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Dear Readers...

Well, we can’t really moan about this summer can we? Hot, hot, hot!!! We are definitely not complaining.

In this edition, Tanya About Town gives us the low down on some great events taking place across the city during the autumn months. The fun really doesn’t have to end...

Got some bananas going brown in the fruitbowl? Don’t chuck them, see our delicious recipes to use them up.

Time seems to be flying this year and we need to remind you that the next edition will be the Christmas one... arghhhh. So if you have an event you want to promote please get in touch soon.

Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah and Francine

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home & garden 14 sudoku 40 classifieds 46,52 eat, drink & be merry!

56 recipes 58-59 free time 60 community diary 64-67 pets 68 looking good, feeling great 72 crossword 74 a helping hand 75 helping hand directory 78-80 kids 85 kids diary 86-87 useful information 92 puzzle solutions 92 safer neighbourhoods 93 index / list of advertisers 94

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I have been volunteering independently with various local schools for a number of years – in our line of business we see the talent coming through and are well aware of what employers are looking for.

As a mother of four (now adult) children who have also gone through the state system of education I’ve always been mindful of where the shortfalls are.

That said, in my experience our local schools do a wonderful job in supporting their students with the limited resources (time and financial) that they have.

Recently my role has been formalised and I have been appointed Enterprise Advisor working exclusively with a local secondary school to develop a careers strategy and help them implement it. The school in question faces many challenges but are motivated and dedicated to making this difference.

Whilst their focus has to be mainly on academic achievement there are all sorts of young people at this school with varied levels of ambition. And this is what we need to build on. There is nothing more satisfying than helping a student who does not come from an academic background realise that with the right advice and guidance becoming an architect or a doctor is achievable with hard work. We need to give all young adults the correct tools to fulfil their potential.

One student said to me “ but Miss I just want to be a bricklayer like my Dad” and I felt sorry that he thought that was somehow not enough. We need bricklayers – otherwise where would we all live? We are all talented and skilled in some way and giving them a sense of worth and aiming to be the best they can possibly be is enough.

We have set up career focus groups for every year within the school where we bring students together – not necessarily in friendship groups – just to chat about what they think about the future. Both the school and myself are keen not to preach to the students. Sometimes we have a lot to learn from them too.

If you feel this is something you would like to participate in please get in touch. There are many mentoring schemes out there and maybe I can help you find the one that’s right for you. hjones@solosconsultants.co.uk

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Kerry Ward is a Nottingham based tarot reader, and Cosmopolitan magazine’s horoscope editor, with over 20 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world. You can book a personal, written reading, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, at www.tarotbella.etsy.com or follow her at www.facebook.com/mytarotbella

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Swimming in Hucknall Part 2 by Maureen Newton The contract to erect the open air baths was sealed in 1904. At the beginning of June work was in progress.

At a H.U.D.C. meeting on 13th June it was decided to advertise for a caretaker. Applicants were to reply stating age and wages required. Opening hours were set at 6am – 10am and 2pm – 8pm. A supply of drawers and towels were to be provided for hire and the caretaker was expected to wash and take care of the stock. He was also to have, as part of the wages, prices fixed by the council for hire of equipment. The engagement was to be for the summer months only.

Mrs Bradley won the contract to supply 100 towels and 100 pairs of drawers. The age of persons required to wear the drawers was reduced from 14 to 10 and no child under 6 was allowed without a parent.

Certain times were reserved with free admittance for male children up to the age of 14 years but at other times charges would be one penny. Some time slots were reserved for adults. Towels and drawers were charged at ½ penny per item. The Medical Officer was requested to take samples of water from the stream flowing into the baths, analyse, then report back to the council.

Eighteen applications were received for the position of caretaker. The six finalists were: E. Price, 17, Wollaton Street, age 41; B. Gough, 30, George Street, age 50; Wm Mason, 38, Curtis Street, age 26; Jos. Bexton, 10, Beardall Street, age 66; Thos. Hufton, 22, Bolsover Street, age 61; Francis Smith, 7, Sylvester Street, age 28. On the second ballot E. Price was appointed caretaker at 16/- per week.

Even before the baths were opened it was envisaged that improvements would be needed. The Baths Committee could make alterations if needed, stop up all the places where the public could see into the baths, and provide dressing rooms and clothes hooks if necessary. Income from the first two weeks was to be used for these purposes.

Saturday July 2nd 1904 was a great day. At last after many promises and years of waiting - the baths were to be opened. Situated between the Northern and Midland Railways, the pool measured 100ft by 20ft with a depth of 2ft 9in. at the shallow end and 4ft 9in. at the deep end. The bath was enclosed by walls of corrugated iron. James Whyatt carried out the work for just over £200 in total.

It had been arranged to have a short opening ceremony but when the portals were opened the crowd of young people soon threw off their clothes and it was “splash, splash!! Splash!!!. Speech making was tabooed. Councillors were out manoeuvred.”

Image taken on side of open air baths “Several Councillors were present and whenever an opportunity presented itself the young fellows dived in front of them; even the offices of the law were ‘baptised’. Altogether it was a lively time.” On July 14th 1904 the Dispatch reported “that last week there had been 1,142 bathers and receipts amounted to £1 17s 8d.”

For the next few years the baths were open during the summer months. The Y.M.C.A applied for exclusive use by their swimming club in May 1905 and were granted the use of the baths on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8pm - 9pm at a minimum payment of 2/6d. Edward Price kept his job at the same wages.

Then on 18th February 1908 the Chairman called a ‘special meeting’ of the Council at very short notice.

He had received a letter from John Edward Ellis with respect to the provision of a ‘Public Baths’. The Clerk read the letter and showed the plans of the building inside the envelope. “It was unanimously resolved that – this Council on behalf of the ratepayers and townspeople accepts the handsome offer of the Rt. Hon. John Edward Ellis M.P. to erect and equip a swimming baths on Wigwam Lane and hereby approve plans of the same. Further that this Council place on record its high appreciation of this latest example of the generosity of the Rt. Hon. J. E. Ellis.

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The Toilet Seat Tale

What is it with holiday accommodation and toilets? Wherever in the world we go, we seem to have issues with the toilet! Honestly... is it just me???

And why is it that wherever you stay – even the most luxurious cottage with a sea view and all mod cons – you can never figure out how to use the oven??

Norfolk – static caravan. Gary sat on the seat and cracked it in half. Two days of the holiday spent sourcing a new one. Quite a challenge finding a peach toilet seat circa 1950’s.

Rant over. I am currently sitting in a lovely pub garden sipping fizz in the sunshine. We’re about to drive back to our amazing holiday accommodation where the telly works, there’s a really comfy bed, a fully stocked fridge and you don’t need a degree in engineering to work the oven. Crucially the mugs are the size of buckets and the toilet seats are rock solid!

Best of all you even get your post delivered...

Morocco – hotel in Fez. The toilet was so close to the sink that you had to sit “side saddle” in order to even use it. Not a great time to get dysentery...

Spain - 5 star house in Mijas to celebrate my 50th. The owner forgot to mention that a problem with the plumbing meant using a bin for toilet paper...like being back in Greece in the 1980’s.

New York – Brooklyn brownstone. Amazing place but every time you sat on the toilet seat it slid forward and you felt like you were about to launch into oblivion like Eddie the Eagle.

Barcelona – bathroom the size of a small semi.

Yes you’ve guessed it. The seat simply did not fit the toilet. No matter how much you carefully adjusted it and tentatively perched your derrier you inevitably slipped and had to grab the loo roll holder to save the day.

Don’t get me wrong, I love going away, but with age comes expectation. It’s the little things like the size of cups when you are staying somewhere abroad. Why are they always dolls house size?

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• Visit Lidl - with all the wierd brands you feel like you are in a supermarket abroad.

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OVEN CLEANING Let Us Do it for You!

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07855 994605 BIKES WANTED. Adult road racer or mountain.

Any age or condition. Will collect and pay cash.

Julie 07971 692815/shoemaduk@gmail.com VINYL RECORD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Any quantity considered. Top prices paid.

Cash on collection. Julie 07971 692815/ shoemaduk@gmail.com WANTED. Lock up garage in Hucknall area for storage of car. No power/light req. but must be lockable & secure. 12 mths at least. Will pay decent rent for right garage. 07762 330352 WANTED. By Collector. Gents old wind up wrist watches, best prices paid for any Swiss make. Any watches considered. 07973 815778 Bow Fronted China Cabinet. 2 glass shelves.

Lockable. £20. 0115 938 3598 “Get You Home” Spare Wheel. 18” for 2006 S type Jaguar. £20. 0115 938 3598 Traditional Wooden Rocking Horse. Medium size. Made by Collisons of Liverpool. Real horse hair. Inc. leather saddle & tack. Recently professionally restored. £495. 0115 938 3598 Cath Kidson Over Body Bag & Purse. Flower pattern. Ex. cond. £25 ono. 07985 240 292 Kipling Robot Keyring Handbag. Medium size. Dark green. Collectors edition. £35 ono.

07985 240 292 John Lewis Home Office Suite. In pinewood, corner computer desk, printer trolley, 2 drawer cabinet, 5 shelf bookcase. £400 new. OIRO £100. 077668 11445 (leave message) Aluminium Ladders. Double set. 3500mm/11ft, 12 rungs each ladder. Total height 6m/20ft.

Good cond. Hardly used. OIRO £50. 077668 11445 (leave message) Ipod & Base Station. Good condition. £10.

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Full central heating systems with It’s always nice to hear a friendly voice on condensing combi boilers Boiler replacements, repairs and servicing the other end of the ‘phone, and with Mark All types of plumbing work undertaken that’s exactly what you get. Why not ring High quality service - no job too small for a FREE estimate and see for yourself.

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Family History Surgery: Saturday 1st September and 6th October, 10am til 12noon.

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Story Explorers: Under the Sea: Friday 21 September, 10am - 11am. Interactive storytelling for children aged 2-5. Through puppetry, music and sensory play Story Explorers will unleash your child’s imagination and take them on an exciting storytelling adventure. Join us as we dive deep under the sea to discover the stories beneath the waves. Delivered in association with Nottingham Playhouse. Places are limited, booking advised www.eventbrite.co.uk Macmillan Big Coffee Morning: Friday 28 September, 10am - 12noon. Tea, coffee and cake in aid of Macmillan. Our Knit and Natter group will also be selling knitted and craft items in support of this event, everyone welcome.

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Sustainable Ways To Eat With increasing marine pollution, intensive farming and the ever declining bee populations there has never been a better time to become a little bit more environmentally conscious.

The world's population is booming, in fact in the past 100 years, we have multiplied at unprecedented speed and with that, natural resources are under increasing pressure.

Our food supply is probably the biggest area of concern owing to the fact that, well, we all want to be able to feed ourselves for basic survival.

No bees = no plants; too much pollution = ill health, you get the gist.

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Sustainable Protein

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Organic farming practices are far more environmentally conscious and ethical, plus the latest research points to the fact that eating better quality meat and far less often than we are currently used to is better for overall, long-term health.

2. Consider British shellfish - We are an island nation so it should come as a bit of a no-brainer to look to the water that surrounds us for sustainable food sources, but we are missing a trick in a big way.

Many of the farmed fish species come with as many environmental issues as factory farming (I urge you to look into salmon farming) and most fishing practices are major contributors to marine plastics and pollution.

On the other hand, bivalves (oysters, mussels and clams) are amongst the most sustainable.

Oysters, mussels and clams come with the added environmental advantage of cleaning the water around them. Yes, you are reading that correctly, they filter the water in which they grow, depositing impurities in silt and removing it from the water.

Just ensure you are buying British.

3. Eat more British beans - A few years ago, the East Anglia Food Link asked an important question: Could Norwich feed itself? To cut a very long story short, they figured out the only sustainable way to feed a city, with produce grown around it, is to introduce more beans to peoples' diets. Beans are a good protein source, grow vertically, therefore, needing less space and they fix nitrogen, meaning they do their share for the environment.

Go Locally Organic

From those beans from Kenya, to the lamb from New Zealand, our food clocks up some serious mileage. In fact, if your food had a

frequent flyer card, it'd likely rack up more air miles in a year than you would in a lifetime. Scary, right?

Buying local is a great alternative, however there is a slight catch. If the local farmer, whose produce you are purchasing, is heavy on the use of chemicals (fertilisers Don’t&expect pesticides), it could potentially have a greater environmental impact than shipping the product from a different country.

The best option is to buy organic or if that is cost prohibitive, then speak to the farmer. Many of the smaller farms cannot afford the organic certification but they may also not be able to afford the chemicals, spraying crops only if they really have to.

Choose Minimally Packaged Goods

Let's be realistic, packaging is not It’s personal something that we can 100% get away from, but there is lots that we can all do to reduce our impact.

Pick the fruit and veg that aren't in a plastic bag, make your own lunch, grab a reusable cup for your coffee and buy water in glass rather than plastic.

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We were made to feel right at home by the fantastic Maitre D’ who chatted through the menu and explained the intriguing dishes to us. The menu is divided into ‘The Beginning’, ‘The Middle’ and ‘The End’ and is a reflection of head chef Luke Holland's memories which include those of his late grandpa, Ivor who was a big influence in his life, as well as time spent in the Royal Marines where he first learnt his trade. Created with a focus on using fresh, seasonal and local produce, Luke says “I can see the lamb from my bedroom window”. It's also amazing value as prices start from £32 for 3 courses.

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bbey, aka the Fishwife’s Kitchen, is having a well earned break and I am stepping up to the plate for this edition.

While sitting racking my brain about what to cook, there was a fruit bowl with a bunch of very ripe bananas staring at me. Bingo!

I don’t know about you, but my kids refuse to eat them unless they are bright yellow and blemish free. So we usually end up with some stragglers, especially in the tropical weather we have been enjoying.

Bananas are high in potassium and a rich source of carbohydrate and they are a fruit

bowl staple for most of us so it is useful to have a few tried and tested recipes up your sleeve for those over ripe ones!

You can peel and freeze bananas and use them in smoothies. Another great idea for a quick pudding is to make a slit through the skin and flesh on one side – don’t cut all the way through – stuff the slit with giant chocolate buttons. Wrap the banana in foil – sealed but not too tightly – and either BBQ until the skin is black or bake in an oven at 200°C for 20/25 minutes. Serve with ice cream.

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Freestyle Flapjack

Banana and White Chocolate Muffins

Best Ever Banana Cake

You can add pretty much whatever you want to this recipe and it usually works.

225g plain flour 100g caster sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 4 tbsp vegetable oil 4 tbsp milk 250g mashed banana 85g white chocolate chips

This is kind of a healthy ‘ish cake.

90g golden syrup 135g butter 50g brown sugar 230/250g rolled oats 1 tsp cinnamon 250g (about 3) ripe bananas 100g dried fruit (I use cranberries) 30g cacao nibs/choc chips (optional) Method: Heat oven to 180°C. Line a 23cm square tin. In a saucepan, melt golden syrup, butter and sugar gently until all dissolved. Put oats and cinnamon in a bowl. Mash bananas in another bowl. Pour the melted ingredients into the oats and mix well. Add the bananas, fruit and cacao nibs (if using). I start with 230g of oats and add more at the end if the mixture looks too runny. Tip into the tin, smooth over and bake for 25 mins or until golden brown. Leave to cool in the tin and then cut into squares. Store in an airtight tin and they should last a few days - unless you live in my house!

Method: Heat oven to 200°C. Line a muffin tin with 12 x cases. Put all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. In another mix together the egg, milk, oil and banana. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones. Mix together but don’t over mix. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases and bake for 20-25 mins. They should be golden brown and a skewer inserted in a muffin should come out clean.

150g rye flour 100 spelt flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp bicarb of soda 100g coconut oil, melted 200g brown sugar 4 small ripe bananas 200ml almond milk or coconut milk 1 large egg 2 tbsp cacao nibs Heat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin. Put all the ingredients in a food processor and whiz until well combined. Pour the mix into tin and bake for 50mins. A skewer inserted should come out clean when it’s cooked. This is a gooey cake and doesn’t keep too long, so I tend to freeze half.

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e’ve enjoyed a spectacular summer which has been just perfect for everything from outdoor festivals to open air theatre, but as the nights draw in it’s time to swap those t-shirts for woolly jumpers. I love cosying up on an Autumn night, but with so much going on in Nottinghamshire it’s time to wrap up and head out.

You can’t beat the sights, sounds and smells of the Goose Fair. One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs, it dates back over 700 years. Visitors can enjoy more than 500 attractions when it returns from 3 - 7 October. The weather can’t dampen the spirits (or the 1000 real ales and 200 ciders) at this year’s Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival as it moves to its new indoor home of the Motorpoint Arena (17 - 20 October) and of course Nottingham’s best loved free fireworks display is back at the Forest Recreation Ground (5 November) Prepare to be spooked in the run up to Halloween this October. Not for the faint hearted, join the Original Nottingham Ghost Walk for an exclusive tour of the fantastic old Nottingham Arts Theatre.

Hear the chilling tales of the site as well as discovering the labyrinthine back stage area (8 & 29 October). A brand new stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, Dracula, is brought to life in a contemporary interpretation at the Theatre Royal (9 - 13 October) completely reimagined by a world-class creative team from London’s West End, discover the gothic thriller that started them all. Mayhem Film Festival returns to Broadway Cinema (11 -14 October) with premieres, previews, special guests and midnight screenings, the festival showcases the best in horror, sci-fi and cult cinema. Want to

get more involved? Join Hart’s Restaurant for an evening of murder, mystery and suspense.

Work out ‘whodunit’ at a British Bake-off themed night. There’s a killer in the marquee, can you guess who? (26 October) Speaking of food, there’s plenty going on for foodies. Join the fungi foray at Sherwood Pines (3 October) or learn all about foraging and wild food cookery with the School of Artisan Food in Welbeck (6,27,28 October/1 November). TV Chef James Martin brings his legendary cooking skills to the Theatre Royal (10 October) and Southwell celebrates the origins of the Bramley apple with its festival (20 October). Want to know what to wash all that food down with? Join Notts/Derby Wine School at St James Hotel (28 October) for Nottingham’s very first wine festival.

An opportunity to try and buy wines from all around the globe.

There’s a heavy dose of nostalgia musically for the latter part of the year.

Some of the leading stars of the 80’s join together at the Motorpoint Arena (27 October) for the Stepback!

Concert and Culture Club pay a visit (9 November).

Over at the Royal Concert Hall you’ll find The Proclaimers (16 October), Rick Astley (12/13 November) and Deacon Blue (28 November).

We can almost see Christmas from the end of November. Festivities kick off with Nativity The Musical at the Theatre Royal (21 - 25 November) closely followed by Patchings Arts Centre’s Christmas market (23 - 25 November), Winterfest Arts & Crafts Fair at Thoresby Park (24 - 25 November) and Nottingham Playhouse launch their 2018 pantomime, Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood on 30 November.

Doesn’t the year go fast when you’re having fun!

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Can you spare the time to knit/crochet poppies for Hucknall’s celebration of the end of WW1?

Our aim is to decorate all street furniture in the centre of town with poppies to turn the town red. Alternatively, does anyone have red wool which is no longer needed but can be used by the knitters/ crocheters to increase their stock of poppies?

Completed poppies can be deposited at our Information Point at the rear of Hucknall Library, as can any donations of wool.

This campaign will run up to the beginning of November this year in order to give us time to use the poppies for decoration before 11 November, Armistice Day.

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Notts NHW Conference 2018

The topic of Nottinghamshire Neighbourhood Watch’s 2018 Conference and AGM was “Connect 2 Protect”. It was based on the Mansfield and Ashfield scheme, which aims to strengthen and develop existing community structures, connection and engagement.

The main aim of the conference was to constitute a holistic approach to a changing landscape of crime. This collaborative perspective towards crime was conferred by Nottingham’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping, police Deputy Chief Constable, Rachel Barber; Stuart Wright, the project lead for “Connect 2 Protect”; as well as Peter Moyes representing ‘Lifeskills Education’ and Sajid Mohammed from ‘Nottingham Citizens’.

The speakers voiced their opinions on the importance of moving from a crime focused to a wider social inclusion approach.

The panel discussed with delegates of Neighbourhood Watch their confidence with the police, the impact of social conditions and poverty to crime, the nature of crime like knife and hate crime in Nottingham, and the actions taken after reporting crime. There was a consensus among the speakers which emphasised a need for improvement to the structures of communications from and between the police, Neighbourhood Watch, community organisers and the public; changes needed to bring communities back to collaborative ideals.

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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com

Hucknall & District Ladies Probus - are looking for new members due to moving to larger premises. Meet 2nd Wednesday every month at Moretons Tea Rooms, Papplewick from 12 noon. For more info call Geri Atkinson on 0115 964 0934

Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check

www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village.

Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook.

Knit and Natter - newly formed craft group in NG15. Come along & create your craft with fellow crafters over tea, coffee, hot choc & cake! All ages welcome. At Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. Wednesday 7pm-9pm. Session fee £2.50.

Papplewick Gardening Club - meet on first Wednesday of each month at Papplewick Village Hall at 7.30pm. This friendly group will welcome new members, from surrounding areas to enjoy speakers & outings. Contact Joan: 01159 632529 Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers - no special skills, training given, variety of interesting sites. Weekdays & weekends, refreshments provided. Tel: Lee Scudder on 07753 850758 or leescudder@hotmail.com

Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come

along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.

The Nottingham Mechanics - . 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc.

Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353

The Lovelace Theatre (amateur) Drama Group - meet Monday & Thursday at John Godber Community Centre, Ogle St,

Hucknall. New members always welcome. Also a junior group meets Wednesday. Visit our website: www.lovelace/theatregroup. co.uk or call Linda on 0115 968 1011 for further information.

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www. nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Hucknall Dolls House Group - every 2nd Thursday at Bentinck Conservative Club, 5 Portland Rd, Hucknall from 7 - 9pm.

For more info call Sofia on 07790 334540.

Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk

Adult Education Courses - beginners up to level 1; very small groups. Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Call 0115 884 2749 or email: lisa.saunders@castlecollege.ac.uk

Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Leisure Centre, Christchurch Road,

Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346.

Hucknall Men’s Probus Club - for retired men.Meet 1st Wed in month at the Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon. Probus movement seeks to give opportunities to retired men & women to meet socially & listen to speakers.For info call Aubrey Smith on 0115 963 2424.

Eric Coates Society - Meets Wednesdays, bi-monthly 7 - 9pm at the Godber Centre. Contact Geoff 0115 9634662 or Peter 0115 953 7393. Actively promoting the life and music of Eric Coates.

Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursdays at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall from 7.15 - 9pm (term time only). Contact 07785 530256.

Ford Capri Club - meet at the Little John Pub, Main Road, Ravenshead on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month at 8.15pm.

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Village Hall. Friendly mixed ability group would welcome new players including beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.

Byron Probus Club (Ravenshead) - spritely old retired codgers meet second and fourth Thursday in month. 12 noon at Portland College off A60. Contact David Turner 01623 793039.

Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips.

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Hucknall Flower Arranging Group - meet on the first Wednesday of each month (exc Dec & Jan). 7.30pm at the John

Godber Centre, Hucknall. New members & visitors always welcome. Contact 0115 963 6894 for more infio.

Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.

Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343.

Abbey Gates W.I (Ravenshead) - meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Ravenshead Village Hall at 7.30pm. New members and visitors always welcome. For further details please phone 01623 798606.

Badminton Club (ladies only) - needs more members. Exercise & fun rather than high level play. At Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, Monday 4.30-6.30pm. Call in or ring Bernice on 0115 963 7228 Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011.

Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities.

For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

Kirkby & District Hiking Club - we are a friendly hiking club who meet every 3rd Sunday for a 9-10 mile hike, mainly Derbyshire. For more info call Brian or Cynthia on 0115 9680813 Lively, Retired & Semi-Retired Professional/Business Men - meet socially for lunch on the second and fourth Thursdays in the month. 12 noon at Portland College (off the A60). Contact Clive Abrahams (Sec.) on 01623 409502 Ravenshead Flower Group - meet on the last Tuesday each month (excl Jan & Dec). NAFAS demonstrators showcase their flower arranging talents. Come & join us at 7.15pm, Ravenshead Village Hall. http://www.flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk/club_info/ ravenshead.html New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Lapwings WI (Linby & Papplewick) - meet on the 2nd Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon & the 4th Thursday, 8pm - 10pm. Both meetings at Papplewick Village Hall, off Linby Lane, Papplewick, NG15 8FB. For more info visit: www.lapwingswi.weebly. com or call 07807 326517 Hucknall Art Society - meet at Watnall Road Community Centre on Wed. Beginners welcome. Session lasts from 7pm to 9pm.

Any queries please call Harry on 0115 9279 481.

Friends of Moor Pond Wood - Papplewick. A community group involved with woodland management and archaeology along the River Leen. Meets last Wed of the month in Papplewick Village Hall. Non members welcome. Visit: http://moorpond. papplewick.org/index.html Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents and let the kids play with other Spanish speaking children? Then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Hucknall & Linby Dolphins Swimming Club - enjoy swimming? learning to swim? looking to improve stamina, speed & fitness? Are you interested in becoming more involved in competitive swiming?

If so we are looking for new members. Please contact www.hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk or find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/hucknallandlinbydolphins Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Sat Sept. 22 at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040

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Hucknall 50+ Table Tennis Club - for all ages & abilities. Wednesdays from 7pm-10pm at United Reform Church, Hucknall, NG15 6EG. For more info call Dick on 0115 953 2652.

Just Good Friends - day centre for the elderly. We meet at St John’s church hall on FRIDAYS, 10am-3pm. Members

enjoy cooked 2 course lunch + entertainment (singer, pianist, bingo). We also meet at Beauvale Court, Beauvale Rd on TUESDAY afternoons 2pm-4pm for board games + buffet lunch. For more info call Lynne on 07512 765111.

Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90

years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information.

The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Gedling Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance to embrace life to the full& in turn support their local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info contact Daniel Hayes on 07889 725 836 or email: secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk.

Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society - Meet first Tuesday of the month at 7pm, Blidworth Welfare. For further information contact the secretary Mrs Dale Smallwood on 01623 479978.

Cottage Crafts Group - feeling lonely? want to meet people and make new friends? Please come along to our group on

Monday mornings - 10am - 1pm for a chat and refreshments. No need to be “crafty”. We meet at Under One Roof, 3A Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Tel: 0115 952 1236 for more details.

Sequence Tea Dance - at Hucknall Leisure Centre on Tuesdays - 1.30 - 3.30pm. Cost £3. For more information call Lynn Davey on 01773 813701 Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331.

Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham Watnall WI - meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. For more details call 0115 953 7679.

Leenside W.I (Hucknall) - meet on the 3rd Tues monthly. Central Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm.

Ravenshead W.I - meet on the 3rd Wednesday, monthly. 7.45pm at The Centre at St Peter’s, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead. Contact: 01623 751307.

Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s.

We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk Newark Speakers-meet at the Newark Town Bowls Club, NG24 1TS on Monday’s at 7.30pm. At your local speakers club, become a better speaker and presenter in a welcoming, supportive environment. Gain skills and confidence in public speaking. For more info: newarkspeakersclub@hotmail.co.uk. For meeting dates visit: www.newarkspeakers.org.uk Papplewick & Linby Ladies Circle of Friends - meet fortnightly from end of September to end of May on a Tuesday afternoon. New members & visitors very welcome. Further information from Vera Preston on 0115 963 9990.

Hucknall Wine Circle - meet 3rd Monday every month at National School, Hucknall at 7.15pm. For more information

phone 0115 952 7138.

Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday

throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.

Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield.

For details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com.

Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm 4th Wed of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical

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Classic Car Meet - Horse & Groom, Linby. 2nd & 4th Wednesday in the summer months. On the rear field, free to enter

& view.

Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.

Over 60’s & Friends - held in St Peter & St Paul’s church hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. We meet on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 2pm - 4pm. For more info contact Mrs Eileen Smith on 0115 837 0816.

The Ladies Group - held in St Peter & St Paul’s church hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. We meet once a month, on the 3rd Thursday, 2pm - 4pm. For more info contact Mrs Chris Wood on 01623 752308.

Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Monday of the month (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central

Methodist Church, Hucknall.

The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house, curtains etc). For details of our up and coming events or to get involved, please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook.

Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm March - Oct. at The Dynamo House off Park Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8ZA. Nov - Feb at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UU. To see what we get up to go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: hellobvwi@gmail.com Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk Hucknall Rotary Club - is for fellowship, helping the community & raising money for worthy causes both locally and worldwide. Meet at the Horse & Groom, Linby Village every Tues except after a bank holiday. For more details call Rtn. Robert Copley on 07778 996939 Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more info Chris on 07906 312673.

Interested in Clocks, Watches & Horology - get involved in the work of the BHI Museum based at the home of the British Horological Institute in Upton nr Southwell. Free entry to museum events, regular newsletters & opportunities to get involved in museum projects & volunteering.

New members welcome. £25 annual membership. Please call or email for details: bhimuseum@ bhi.co.uk or 01636 817 601

pets Could You Provide a Home to a Trainee Guide Dog? National charity Guide Dogs is looking for volunteer boarders.

There are currently training dogs requiring volunteer boarders in the Nottinghamshire area, with emergency and respite boarders also needed. You will need to be over 18 years of age, willing to undergo training, drive and have daily access to a vehicle.

If you would like further information on becoming a Volunteer Boarder, contact Dave Clough at the Nottingham office on: 0345 143 0221 or email: nottingham@ guidedogs.org.uk

Feline Fostering – More Please!

Can you offer a temporary space in your home to a rescued cat, or two, for a local animal charity?

Animal Accident Rescue Unit has so many abandoned cats still in its care, that it still urgently needs more fosterers. With no rescue base, all the animals taken in are fostered by volunteers in their own homes.

The lack of fosterers, however, affects the charity’s ability to help further animals.

If you can offer even a short-term space in your home, to care for a cat or kitten until rehoming, the rescue would love to hear from you. Some space, common-sense and cat/kitten care experience are all that are needed. Fostered cats must be kept indoors for their own safety – so a secure refuge inside your home is essential, and a prefoster homecheck is always done. Plenty of tailored support plus advice, are also given by the charity.

Can you give a little time to make a big difference?

We have a variety of flexible Volunteering opportunities available in the Nottingham area.

Help us to change a life, Call Nottingham Guide Dogs on 0345 143 0221 Registered charity in England and Wales (209617) and Scotland (SC038979). 9602 11/17

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You could share your home with a cat who would really flourish being in a home – like loving chap Columbo (pictured).

Reliable volunteers living in or around Nottingham, are needed – so if this is you, please contact Animal Accident Rescue Unit on admin@aaru.org.uk, or leave a message with your details on 0115-9321555 and you will receive a reply as soon as possible. All animals waiting for permanent homes are at www.animalaccident.org.uk .

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edibles 2 r c n I : s w ie Bur tonRev nion Family Reu Better late than never. After 14 long years of waiting for the sequel to Pixar’s Incredibles, those who loved the original are now fully functioning adults (hopefully). Meanwhile a whole new generation of kids may not even know who this red spandexwearing super-family even is (unless they have really cool parents).

Incredibles 2 begins right where the original left off, literally, almost to the very second. But that also means that this animated world still has a major grudge against the superhero community, and having a family of supers randomly pop-up doesn’t quite sit right. That is, until a rich fanboy approaches the family with a plan to get superheroes legalised once again. But is all this too good to be true?

With the real-world 14 year gap between movies, the most striking part of this film is the astronomical leap in the technology used to bring the film to life. Animated superhero shenanigans have never looked so good. From beautiful sunset landscapes punctuating a high speed motorbike chase full of explosions and near death feats, to simply seeing a character blow-dry their too-real-looking hair, every frame is animated to perfection.

The action sequences have also had a significant upgrade for this film. The action in this movie is insane. Super powers are used creatively in ways we haven’t seen from these characters before, and the general chaos caused by these clashing titans is a wonder to witness, making every set piece feel like a standout.

Outside of the technical work however, we start to run into some problems. Waiting for this superfamily to finally team up and kick some ass was par for the course in the original movie, so that means in the sequel, team-up action is all we’ll get, right? Well, not so much. Incredibles 2’s plot takes the strange decision to split the family up almost instantly, creating two very different plot lines and making us wait once again for the family feats of heroism. As if the 14 year wait wasn’t long enough!

While both plots on their own are well told and expertly animated pieces, one being an awesome traditional superhero tale and the other an hilarious family sitcom featuring scene-stealer Jack Jack, together they never truly gel. Just as you get used to the hilarious family-dynamic with super powers, you are hurled right back into the conventional super hero action movie. The absence of a cohesive story makes the film feel lacking by the end credits.

Overall, Incredibles 2 is a great film. Technologically speaking it is a tour de force. The exhilarating action sequences are up there with ones from Captain America and Ironman. There are two amazingly written storylines that make your sides split from laughing and excite in equal measure, making this a great Pixar film. But wonky pacing and splitting up characters that we’ve waited so long to see together, stops this sequel from being one of the best.

Incredibles 2 = 8/10 © Sam Burton (aged 21)

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HOW AND WHY BUILD MUSCLE? For many years weight lifting has been viewed as a mainly male sport. The reluctance for women, and some men, to lift weights has always revolved around the fear of looking too masculine as a result.

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How to Build Muscle Tissue Firstly, to build good muscle tissue, we need to feed the body with what it requires for muscle growth and that is protein and carbohydrates. Effectively, you should be in a controlled calorie surplus, so you will need slightly more calories than your daily recommended intake to aid recovery and repair muscle tissue tearing from exercise.

The catch 22 situation here is that you will gain a little body fat, so you do need to control and monitor your intake, but once you have gained a reasonable amount of lean tissue (5-7 lbs to start with) you will effectively burn body fat faster when you reduce your calories to under your daily requirements.

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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition.

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Reiki Treatments - available in your own home. Reiki Courses at all levels for aspiring Therapists. One to One and Group sessions.

Contact Shirley, Reiki Master on 07719 843976 Breathe Easy Hucknall - meetings held 4th Tuesday of every month. 1-3pm at our NEW venue; Rolls Royce Leisure Fitness Centre, The Pavilion, Watnall Rd, NG15 6EP. Ample free parking. For more info tel: Mal Clarke on 07702 339618.

Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661

Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to

meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com

ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone

aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.

Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.

Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101.

FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption.

Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham

Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Edin’s, Broad Street at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com

Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm

Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org

Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com

Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.

For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk Cornwater Evergreens - offers activities & friendship for older people. Friendship club runs Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10am - 2.30pm. Memory club runs Thursday 10am - 2.30pm. Please call 01623 491159 for further information.

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882

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Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1611.

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.

Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not

consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family & friends.

Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call Joan: 0776 3519196

Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an appt or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN. Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: albertgodfrey979@gmail.com Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk

Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family

member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk

SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led

meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County.

For meeting details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661.

Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would

you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling.

To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation.

Mansfield & Ashfield Carers Support Group - meet 2nd Wednesday monthly, 2pm - 4pm at St Peter’s Centre, Churchside, Mansfield. We can offer friendship, info and advice to carers who support someone with mental health issues. Drop in for a warm welcome.

For more info call Joy: 01623 459681 or Cleo: 07824 838574.

Reach Out Residents - we are a group that is for all residents in West Hucknall. We meet about 5 times a year to discuss issues affecting our area & many statutory bodies including the police, Ashfield Homes, Trent Buses & others attend our meeting. We invite you to come along and have your say. Together we can make a difference! reachoutresidents@gmail.com. Find us now on Facebook.

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582 Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings

are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360.

Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)

Ashfield Citizens Advice - we are at Hucknall market place every other Friday from 8.30am - 2pm. Just come along to get the advice and information you need. See our website: www.ashfieldca.org.uk for more information.

Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and

3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk

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Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at John Godber Centre, Ogle Street on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday,

monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.

Gingerbread - is a friendship group for single parent families from all walks of life, whether you are a mum, dad, carer or grandparent bringing up children on your own, and kids are always welcome! Join Gingerbread for free at www.gingerbread.org.uk/ membership and contact the Hucknall group at www.facebook.com/groups/hucknallgingerbread; email - hucknallgingerbread@outlook. com; or text 07950 780577.

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7-9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners welcome. For further information ring Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been

diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tues monthly - 7pm-8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information.

Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk

My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.

Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733

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Stuff of Life Festival

8th Sept 2018 12pm-6pm

If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you.

You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines. org.uk by the first Friday of the month.

at Hedley Villas Park , Sherwood Rise NG7 7BN Live music on two stages, spoken word stage, food stalls, craft stalls and lots of kids activities. Free entry.

M AV R I C K ’ S VA R I E T Y S H OW L I V E BA N D  C O M E DY  S I N G I N G  DA N C I N G T U E S DAY 4 TH O C T O B E R 2 0 1 8 DOORS OPEN 1.30PM S H OW S TA RT S 2P M £2 INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS ALL PROFITS GO TO CHARITY

Bakersfield Community Centre 312 Sneinton Dale Nottingham NG3 7DN

For Info Contact Mavrick on 0777159-7221

YesterYear

a small a cappella singing group (12 males) are seeking a couple of ‘first tenors’ to further our ambitions in 2019. Rehearsal details are on the opposite page. We are a sociable group established 13 years ago.

Please visit us or contact Chris Nixon at: cccnixon@ aol.com or Rob Botham at: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk for more details. We look forward to hearing/seeing you soon.

EASTWOOD COLLIERIES’ MALE VOICE CHOIR

Come & Sing! with the Ruddington & District Choral Society Singing of any kind simply makes you feel good! We are currently accepting new members. No auditions necessary.

Rehearsals on Monday, beg.

September for the autumn term at St Peter’s School, Ruddington (7.15 – 9.15pm). For further details ring: 0115 9211451, email enquiries@ruddingtonchoral.com or visit: www.ruddingtonchoral. com

Saturday 15 September – St Mary’s Church, Eastwood. Tickets on sale from 6 August Friday 12 October – St Luke’s Church, Loscoe, with Howitt Primary School Choir Saturday 20 October – Brinsley Parish Hall. Concert to commemorate the end of WW1.

Sunday 4 November – St Mary’s Church, Eastwood with Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir, from Essex. Tickets on sale from 15 September.

ECMVC are recruiting new members and there are leaflets and more info on the Facebook page and website to help those thinking of giving choir membership a go. Come along and have a listen at one of the practice nights – every Tuesday at St Mary’s Church, Eastwood, 7-9pm - or call 07802 758223 for a chat.

Email secretary@ecmvc.org; call 07802 758223; visit the website www.ecmvc.org; Facebook page facebook.com/ecmvc.

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby

Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome.

Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied.

Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info.

Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wed 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook. com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music.

Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. New term commences Sept 3rd.

The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928.

Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall.

We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions.

Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965.

Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997.

Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959. www. yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959.

Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.

Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sundays-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www. nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com.

Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session.

Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 standard & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities through concerts. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@ hotmail.co.uk

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wednesday 8.30pm at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All singers,

acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin and Marion 0115 9552935 carringtontriangle.org.uk

The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation

House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise

YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs

monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.

For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk

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We are looking for new members to join our children’s choir and drama group. We meet Tuesday evenings at St James Church in Brinsley.

If you love to sing and act drop Charlotte a message to book a free trial. Our term starts Tuesday 4th September. Ages 5 -16.

T-07581 020959 wwww.yourcommunitychoir.com

The Saturday Singers

Rehearsals for our autumn season start on Saturday 1 September. We sing a variety of music - pop, rock, musicals, classical, from Adele to Wagner.

New members are always welcome and no experience is necessary. You don't need to be able to read music and there's no audition.

We meet at 9:45am every Saturday at the Masonic Hall on Goldsmith Street, handy for the Theatre Royal tram stop! Come and join us to have fun making music and friends.

Nottingham Youth Orchestra

Joining Nottingham Youth Orchestra may be easier than you think!

Nottingham Youth Orchestra is offering FREE taster sessions for youngsters aged 8-18 who may be considering joining one of their friendly orchestras: Training, Intermediate or Senior.

In particular all three orchestras are looking for brass, and lower string players (viola, cello, bass), but are happy for any young instrumentalist to apply. Taster Sessions will be held in September at the Becket School, West Bridgford during rehearsals on Thursday evenings by appointment.

If you know a youngster who would like to play their instrument with NYO, please send their full details (student’s full name, dob, school, school year, home address, instrument, teacher, latest music exam results, parent/carer email address and contact telephone number) to: administrator@nottinghamyouthorchestra. org or alternatively post to: Paula Watt, White Cottage, Main Street, Morton, Notts NG25 0UT For more information about Nottingham Youth Orchestra visit www. nottinghamyouthorchestra.org

Musicians Extend The Band For A Night ‘What a great band – and what an amazing sound!’ said Nottingham Concert Band’s Conductor and Music Director, Robert Parker after steering 75 musicians through a special ‘Open Rehearsal’ in July.

Covering woodwind, brass and percussion sections, the attendees comprised the regular members of Nottingham Concert Band supplemented by a number of invited guests.

The event took place at Jesse Gray School in West Bridgford, the band’s weekly rehearsal venue, with Robert Parker and Associate Conductor Ashley Parnell leading the players through five pieces specially chosen for the occasion ending with a run-through of New York: 1927, an exuberant musical landscape by Warren Barker.

Founded in 1991, Nottingham Concert Band comprises 60+ regular members and performs all over the area. Enquiries about membership and events are always welcome: call Jeff on 01949 860126 or e-mail music@nottinghamconcertband.org. Visit our Facebook page or www.nottinghamconcertband.org

Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble are performing a concert at 6pm on Sunday 14th October at the Queen Elizabeth School in Mansfield – a mix of light classical and contemporary music. We are also recruiting for a couple of new singers – We rehearse in West Bridgford, Nottingham, on Monday evenings, from 8-10.00pm. For enquiries or audition details please contact join_us@mirabile.org.uk or phone 07860930642.

Win a fantastic family day out for up to 5 people at Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre!

Up for grabs is an amazing day out for a family of 5 including a private ski lesson, 30 mins tubing, 5 viper slides, 4 toboggan rides & a hot meal in the Alpine Lodge.

Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre, which is in the heart of the National Forest, bustles with activity and has so much to offer. Not bad to say it started its life as an old spoil heap left over from the highly productive coal mining days. It was transformed by John Nike whose estate also owns many other ski centres in the UK. If you’re a budding skier or snowboarder they offer lessons on a nursery slope, and for those with a little bit more experience they have the main ski run of over 160 metres. You can book lessons or open sessions whatever suits you.

Swadlincotes Cresta Toboggan Run didn’t disappoint with 500 metres of exciting twists, tunnels and turns. It is something I have always wanted to try since watching ‘Cool Runnings’ and boy was it fun. Age restrictions

apply, 4-7 year olds must ride with an adult and 8+ years must ride on their own.

Next we tried the Sno-tubes which are large inflatable rings that can be spun and linked together to slide down a section of the slopes. (Min age 4 years.) So much fun.

There is also the viper slide which you ride down in an inflatable ring, this consists of a 70m slope full of twists and turns.

On top of all this, Swadlincote also has the Alpine Lodge & Bar which overlooks the slopes and offers hot and cold food as well as beverages for those apres ski moments, or you can relax in the coffee lounge that overlooks the nursery slope.

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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk

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Papplewick Pre-School Group Papplewick Village Hall, Linby Lane, Papplewick. Open Mon/Wed/Thurs from 9am-3pm & Tues/Fri 9am-noon. Lunch & Learning Club: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri noon-1.30pm. Please call Kelly Wright for more info on: 0115 963 4913

Applegarth Day Nursery - Robey Close, Linby, NG15 8AA. Open Monday-Friday 7.15am - 6.15pm.

Exceptional care for children, ages 6 weeks - 5 years & wrap around care for 8 local schools. OFSTED GOOD. For further details please call 0115 963 1296 or visit www.applegarthdaynursery.co.uk

Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!

Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet

Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www. absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.

Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm.

Tumble Tots - Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play Programme for children from crawling to 7 years. Visit www.tumbletots.com/nottingham for details.

Hucknall Sports YCFC - always wanting new players, all age groups from U8’s to U18’s. Well established club (est.1977) provides organised junior football with qualified FA coaches in a safe & friendly manner on both Sat & Sundays. Contact www.hucknallsports.com or ring 0115 9521122 for further info.

Hucknall Pre-school playgroup - Baptist Church, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open Mon/Tue & Fri 9am - 3pm. Wed/Thur 9am - 12pm. For more info call 07544 510610.

St Johns Ambulance Cadets - (10-18yrs) Tues at 6.30 - 8.00pm approx. Seymour Road Baptist Church.

Call Steve Cross on 0115 952 9683.

Hucknall Mini’s Basketball - Hucknall Leisure Centre. Tues 7-8pm (7-10yrs) & 8-9pm (11-12yrs). £2.50. Call Adam McGrory on 07732211696.

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mon & Fri’s 6.30pm-7.30pm from April-October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663

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Rolls Royce Leisure JFC Mon 6-7pm, Tues - 6-8pm, Wed - 6-8pm, Thurs -6-9pm. All age groups. Always looking for new players to join our family friendly club playing Sat am/pm & Sun am. Call John on 07920 154129 or www. rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk

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2nd Hucknall Scout Group Mon: 6.15-7.45pm (Cubs), Wed: 6-7.15pm (Beavers), Fri: 7.30-9.30pm (Scouts). For more info please contact Dave Clifton 07436 797916 (meet at scout hut behind John Godber Centre) Notts County Ladies Development Football Club

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New players wanted to strengthen our successful squads from U9s (year 3). Junior teams compete in the Notts Girls & Ladies Football League. Come and join us for a training session on Wednesdays 6-8pm at National Cof E Academy, Hucknall. For more info contact Carol: 07963 820612/secretary@nottscountyladiesfc.co.uk

Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursday 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome. Contact 07785 530256.

Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Leisure Centre, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346.

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Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions

Guides, Brownies & Rainbows

Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.

Top Class Tutoring Baby, kids & maternity nearly new sales

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Does your child: • Lack confidence with any element of English?

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Then please get in touch… I CAN help!

I offer a friendly, supportive and uniquely personalised approach to your child’s needs.

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Next sales: Sat 29 Sept 11am - 1pm

Baby, kids & maternity nearly new sales coming soon to ARNOLD & RAVENSHEAD. @ Ashfield School, Sutton Rd, NG17 8HP To book a stall visit mum2mummarket.co.uk or email notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk

Sun 14 Oct 2 - 4pm

@ Holgate Academy, Nabbs Lane, NG15 6HB

email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk or visit: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk to book a stall

Competition Winners

Congratulations to: G Dodd who won a beauty package ; M Gold who won theatre tickets; C Hughes who won a £100 meal; J Fletcher who won a £20 voucher; C M Green, M Hooper, M Booth & Mrs Stevenson who won golf passes.

Thanks to: Theatre Royal, Beauty Temple, Haveli & Lost City Golf

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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 29 September 11am - 1pm at Ashfield School, Sutton Rd, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 8HP. Sunday 14 October 2pm - 4pm at Holgate Academy, Nabbs Lane, NG15 6HB. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.

Rolls Royce Soccer School - for 5 to 7 yr old boys & girls every Sunday morning 10 til 12pm. Watnall Road, Hucknall. Contact head coach John Cheetham on 07920 154129 or www.rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk

Little Lambs - baby & toddler group in St John’s Church, 1 Nottingham Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. Every other Friday 2.15pm-3.15pm. For more info call Louise: 07969 572731 or louise.sje@gmail.com Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) Wed 7pm - 9pm.

- The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13-18yrs.

Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days.

Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £6.60 per child. Outdoor play area with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info.

Hucknall Sports YCFC Soccer School - fun environment for 4 to 6yr boys & girls. Now outside at The New Wigwam, Kenbrook Rd, off Paplewick Lane, Hucknall, NG15 8HR. From 9.30am til 11am Sats and Sun mornings. Contact Alwyn Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115 9521122 or visit www. hucknallsports.com for more info.

challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, expeditions, Army 2nd Cadets Arnold -Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri |camping, Cubs Panther Grp shooting, sport, more.Thurs Young people7.30-9pm 12yrs to Wed 18yrs.

For more8-9.30pm information 7-8.30pm TuesBTEC, | CubsDofE Otterand Grpmuch 7-8.30pm | Scouts | Explorers Fri. visit Armycadets.com to find your Detachment Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956nearest 9865/0787505 6784or tel: 0115 9837645

Hucknall Boys Brigade - For more info and contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk Hucknall Bumps & Babies - Monday mornings - 10am to 12pm at Watnall Road Community Centre.

kids Hillside Primary Visit Aldercar Care Home

Children at Hillside Primary and Nursery School have visited Aldercar Residential and Dementia Care Home on Wood Lane, Hucknall to join in with a ‘Boogie Beat’ dancing and storytelling event with residents.

Julie Wilkins is the Care Manager and says that the residents love to welcome visitors, and especially young people. “This sort of event is fantastic, bringing the older residents and the very young children together for music and fun. We hope that it will become a regular event we can share with Hillside Primary School.”

Resident Eileen Timmins joined in with the music and said, “I didn’t know the children were coming and it makes a good change for us. It gives us something to look forward to and the children are so nice and well dressed!”

Emma Quinn originated the idea of a collaboration between the residential home and the school and said she was inspired to use ‘Boogie Beat, Music and Movement’ after a member of her own family developed dementia. Emma says, “Boogie Beat prides itself on bringing people together. We can see the benefits for all generations of breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes, particularly around age, dementia and other conditions affecting older people. It has also been proven that music, dance, singing and stories help to improve mood, mobility and memory.” Emma says she hopes to continue the event on a regular basis. “After the first session the care home were thrilled with the residents’ responses to the children, all had huge smiles and participated really well.

Hopefully this is something we can continue into the future.”

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Burntstump Seely C of E Academy Launches New Pre-school Provision

Burntstump Seely Church of England Primary Academy is delighted to have received the news that it has been given the go-ahead for pre-school provision, starting in September.

Head Teacher Heather Gabb says that this means that parents from areas like Hucknall, Linby, Calverton and Arnold, some of which have oversubscribed schools, now have a fantastic alternative. “What this means for parents is that if they have a child who will turn 4 years old between September 1st 2018 and August 31st 2019, and who would like a morning place, they can contact us and arrange a visit. We have wonderful facilities here and would welcome anyone to come and take a look for themselves, they won’t be disappointed.”

The school is situated at the top of Burntstump Hill and has an enviable rural setting.

If parents want to find out more, they can contact Mrs Garratt on 0115 9632833 or email the school at office@burntstumpchurch. notts.sch.uk.

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Fatherly Faux Pa 's - part 1 A friend of mine recently became a dad for the first time and once he climbed out of the bunker of paternity leave it really struck me how quickly time flies. It seems only yesterday that my two were babes in arms, dependant on us for everything when we were knee deep in nappies and onesie’s.

It struck me how encountering a new parent is like watching a war movie. You know the scene, the new recruit joins up with his regiment on the front line for the first time full of optimism and youthful vigour, asking where the enemy is. He’s met with silence by the grizzled veterans, each with a five o’clock shadow you could light a match on. Between the silence someone takes a long drag on a cigarette and mutters: ‘kid, you don’t know nuthin’.

And how could we know anything? There’s no instructions, just an industry of baby books and advice from friends and family. Not to mention the occasional unwanted insight from random people who think it’s great to tell you how to raise your child.

So far, I think we’re doing okay. There’s been up’s and down’s. We’ve got plenty wrong and plenty right, and somehow we’re muddling through.

I’ve noticed that we’ve made one fantastic faux pa year on year, which I will share should anyone need to take some unwanted advice.

I was really looking forward to sharing some of my interests with my kids, where you create a strong bond that will define your relationship. Not in a pushy way, I’m not going to force my children to share my interests, but it happens through a sort of osmosis.

In the last few years my son has variously liked Star Wars, Harry Potter, computer games, toy soldiers, football and now superheroes. This is great, I’m super happy about this. But what we forget every time is that ‘OH MY GOD, MY KIDS ARE OBSESSED!’ They never stop talking about a subject they’re into.

Once they start you just have to grit your teeth and strap yourself in because they aren’t going to let this go for a while. On a long car journey talking about Star Wars? Good luck, you’re going to have to explain every plotline and character and then be told why you’re wrong by someone who thinks Jar Jar Binks is the funniest thing in the galaxy.

Planning on watching a football match? You might as well put it on mute for 90 minutes as the miniature John Motson pulls out stat after stat whilst telling you just what the problem with VAR is (even though you’re pretty sure he’s just repeating what Alan Shearer said at half-time).

There isn’t a subject your kids can’t put you off. But it’s brilliant, funny and insightful to see how they absorb information and understand it whilst simultaneously having no social awareness of how annoying it can be. My favourite was when my son (not yet ten) calmly asked me why the sword Anduril was renamed after it was reforged from the shards of Narsil (an obvious question for all the dad’s who love The Lord of The Rings right?!). I had no response, so he kept asking.

And kept asking. And. Kept. Asking. Until I lost the will to live. I was tempted to put him on a one way flight to New Zealand to ask Peter Jackson.

So here’s my advice for new dad’s. Take advice from where you need it. Enjoy the ups, learn from the downs. And for God’s sake, don’t let your kids near your hobbies!

Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!

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kids Hucknall and Linby Dolphins

Northern Open Meet

Most Glittering Flying High Trust Awards Yet!

Massive well done to Lynden Johnson, Katie Hill and Sophie Pritchard who represented Dolphins at the 42nd Northern Swimming Club Open Meet at the end of June.

Lynden (pictured left 2nd) with an impressive medal tally finished 2nd 50m Breaststroke, 3rd 50m Freestyle, 4th 100 IM, Butterfly and Backstroke.

Setting personal bests in Breaststroke, Freestyle Butterfly and IM. Sophie (pictured right, far left) made a fabulous open meet debut and was reserve finalist in the Breaststroke narrowly missing out on the final with a 9th place overall, out of 26.

Setting personal bests in the Breaststroke, Backstroke and Freestyle.

Katie (picture above, far right) moved into the 11 year old category for the first time and still made every final, medalling in 6th place out of 36 in the 100m Individual Medley and setting personal bests in Breaststroke, Freestyle, Butterfly, Backstroke and IM. Swimming Regional times in both the Breaststroke and Backstroke whilst breaking the alltime girls club record for 50M back.

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Nottinghamshire’s Flying High Trust welcomed 21 primary schools from around the county to the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham for their biggest annual awards event yet.

Recently rated as the fourth highest performing Multi-Academy Trust in the country, and the highest performing in the East Midlands, the celebration at The Royal Concert Hall became a fitting way to look back on an unforgettable year for its schools said Nick Layfield, Operations Manager at The Flying High Trust. “Our awards evening recognises the achievements of children and school staff in several categories reflecting the Trusts’ ethos of Aspiration, Responsibility, Creativity, Pride, Confidence, Perseverance and Enjoyment.”

Organiser of the mammoth event, Executive Officer Jenni Dunne said she was thrilled at the atmosphere in the theatre.

Head Teacher of Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School (Sutton-in-Ashfield), Mr Karl Clowery, said this was the first time his school attended the awards. “My impression of the event was extremely positive. I thought it was a fabulous occasion and our pupils described it as ‘sensational’. It was the pinnacle to an excellent year and what a great way to celebrate those individuals within our community who continually exhibit those values that the Trust stands for, and for bringing all of the communities within the partnership together to celebrate.”

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Byron Festival 2018

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS

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Be a Literacy Volunteer in a local primary school

Several months ago, the Hucknall 6th Form Centre was approached by the organisers of the Byron Festival and were asked if they would like to perform in this year’s “Hucknall’s Got Talent” event as part of the festivities.

Members of the after school theatre group jumped at the chance to showcase their considerable skill, and on Thursday 12th July, after a few weeks of planning and rehearsing, were able to perform on the stage in front of an appreciative audience.

The students had a 20 minute slot, compered

by Mrs Morris, who introduced Nardia Slack and Britany Smith in the first piece of the evening, a brilliant excerpt from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.

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Following this, Mark Turner took to the stage to perform and sing two acoustic guitar songs.

Nardia returned to give the crowd her own acoustic rendition of two popular songs, accompanying herself on the ukulele, and then the two students did a beautiful acoustic arrangement as a duet of With or Without You. They completed the set with a dualogue about being lost, written and performed by Brit and Nardia, who had only put it together several hours before, to fill in some additional time they had been given.

It was a real pleasure to be part of this fantastic community event and everyone really enjoyed watching all of the other acts who performed too.

Huge thanks and congratulations to the Byron Festival Committee and Ken Purslow, for a lovely evening.

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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODS TEAMS

HUCKNALL POLICE STATION Watnall Road, Hucknall Opening hours: 10am - 6pm Mon to Fri Tel:101, ext. 804 4747 www.nottinghamshire.police.uk Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant: Sgt 608 Simon Scales Tel: 07702 141777 HUCKNALL CENTRAL PCSO 4894 Harvey Haywood Tel: 07702 141675 PCSO 6374 Chris Shaw Tel: 07702 141598 Email: hucknallcentraltcbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL EAST PCSO 4880 Jack Cochran Tel: 07525 226428 PCSO 8946 Rachel Harvey Tel: 07595 011962 PCSO 4748 Max Freeman Tel: 101 Ext: 806 3616 Email: hucknalleastbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL NORTH PCSO 7816 Martin Chilton Tel: 07702 141847 Email: hucknallnorthbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL WEST PCSO 9686 Ryan Brown Tel: 101 Ext: 853 3671 PCSO 8052 Stephen Shaw Tel: 07815 576522 Email: hucknallwestbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL TOWN CENTRE/ RETAIL/ASB PC 3192 Louise White Tel: 07702 141743 PC 774 Nigel Malik Tel: 07738 549044 PCSO 8008 Simon Gazzard Tel: 07525 226763 Hucknall Community Protection Officers CPO Alan Cordin Tel: 07957 377352 CPO Russ Dawson Tel: 07778 512798

from your Neighbourhood Beat Team....

From banking to shopping, socialising to entertainment, the internet is an exciting feature of many of our daily lives.

However, it can also be a playground for criminal activity.

Your personal data is very valuable so follow this advice to help protect yourself when online.

Keep safe online this autumn Regularly change your account and Wi-Fi connection passwords and don’t share these. They should be made up of a mix of letters, numbers and punctuation with a different password for each account.

Never share your personal data such as bank details, identity details, passwords or where you live with anyone that you don’t know or can’t verify their details.

Ensure that your computer antivirus and firewall software are kept up-to-date and enabled at all times.

Take regular back- ups of important files to an external hard drive. It’s important this isn’t connected to your computer as any malware infection could spread to that too.

Check the companies you are dealing with are genuine. Don’t download attachments or click links to web pages within spam emails as these often contain viruses.

Make sure your connection is secure when making online purchases by looking for the padlock icon at the top or bottom of the internet browser or that the web address begins with ‘https’.

Hold on to your handset Whatever you use your phone for, be it to keep in touch with family and friends, for taking photos and videos, using social media, or for business purposes, you won’t want to lose your phone numbers and other data stored inside.

Securing your phone Never leave your phone unattended. If you have to leave it, make sure it’s secure, out of sight and can’t be heard.

Don’t draw attention to your phone by leaving it on view on tables in pubs, cafes and restaurants. A tactic used by thieves is to place newspapers or other items over the phone and scoop it up. They sometimes distract phone owners by asking for directions and taking the phone when they are not looking.

Don’t leave your phone unattended in coat pockets or bags.

If your phone is stolen - report it to the police immediately. Tell them your IMEI number, if you have any tracking apps installed or any markings on your phone. Tell your insurer and service provider too.

For more crime prevention information please visit our website: http://www.nottinghamshire.police. uk/advice

Nottinghamshire Police is recruiting. Please visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/careers for details of what opportunities are currently available.

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Financial Services Tudor Court

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