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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity the listing is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 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.

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

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

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

Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at Hucknall Library Meeting Room on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday,

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

Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work.

For free 1-2-1 appointments & training eg. confidence building/interview skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper Service - Provided FREE 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 & 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 info.

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 Indigo Kids - for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their

parents/carers and siblings. We have the Arc to help or just for a chat and a cuppa. We have a Parent Partnership Service drop in session every other week during school term. email: indigokids1@gmail.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490.

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 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

BABES - breastfeeding support - Eastwood Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton St. Every Wed 10am - 11.30am (throughout school holidays too). Free healthy breakfast, older siblings welcome. Just drop in or call 0115 993 5750.

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.

Nuthall Temple Lunch Club - friendly group of ladies and gentlemen that meet every Monday for lunch and are welcome to join in some activities with residents. Held at Alder House, Nottingham Road, Nuthall NG8 6AX. Arrive 12.15pm for 12.30 lunch. Ring 0115 9758110 or 0115 9519717 for more details.

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 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

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.

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

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.

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 Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau - we provide 3 main services for North Broxtowe - a volunteer transport scheme for those who

cannot use buses, to go to medical appointments or regular lunch clubs etc. and a befriending scheme in which volunteers visit isolated people usually weekly. We also need more volunteers. Please contact Susan on 01773 535255 or email: manager@evbvols.org.uk for more details 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 Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out.

Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help UK Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Eastwood Parkinson’s Exercise Group (EPEG) - Open to all with Parkinson’s. The exercises are designed to help improve your balance, breath control, muscle control & hence your self-confidence. Every Wed 12.45 - 1.45pm at Plumptre Hall, St Mary’s Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. £3 per session. For more info contact Nigel 07847367997 or Tony (amw.allen@ ntlworld.com) 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 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 Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com 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 more info call Brian Skelling/Simon Cruikshank on 0752 667 0751 Nuthall & Kimberley Memory Group - a support group for people with dementia and carers.Meeting fortnightly on a Wednesday at Rumble Tums, Kimberley - 10.30am - 12.30pm. Tel: 0115 9384953 or Kate on 0115 9278326.

Games, activities and support & friendship group.

Age Concern Eastwood - over 60’s luncheon club. Open Mon to Thurs 10am til 1.30pm for friendship and fun. A fresh home cooked meal, entertainment and a volunteer driver scheme for the isolated. For more info please ring 01773 714596 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

Eastwood South Community First - provides £250 - £2500 funding for local community group projects. Why

not claim your application pack! Email: david.page@ntlworld.com or go to www.eastwood-comp.notts.sch.uk/escf 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.

Day Centre - for the housebound/people who are unable to get out much held at The Spinney, Nuthall on Wednesdays 10am - 2.30pm where you can meet friends, have your lunch and enjoy bingo, raffles, occasional speakers/entertainment. Travel arrangements can be sorted. Please ring Sheila on 0115 938 2862 for more details.

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.

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 The Helpful Bureau - is a charity that helps people remain independent at home. We offer home support cobering virtually all domestic chores. Our Home Support Worker is DBS checked & fully insured, £13 ph. Movement to Music at Awsworth village hall, Mon 11am - 12 noon, £3 per session. Monthly day trips. Please call Heather: 0115 949 1175 for more info.

Carers’ Trust East Midlands - a carer is someone who provides help & support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability. All carers & their friends are welcome. We meet first Wednesday monthly at Brinsley Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, NG16 5BY - 1.30 to 3.30. For more info call 0115 962 8920.

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) Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire & their carers.

Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings & talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com

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

Eastwood Memory Cafe - meet 2nd Tuesday monthly at Plumptre Hall (behind St Mary’s Church), NG16

3BS from 12.30 - 3pm. Warm, friendly environment providing a safe space to talk without being judged. Stimulating mental & physical activities, trips & visits out. For more info visit: www.eastwoodmemorycafe.btck.co.uk or email: eastwoodmemorycafe@btinternet.com or ask your local GP practice.

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.

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Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1pm - 3.30pm at our new venue: Catholic

Church Parish Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 2AQ. Respiratory exercise class - Tues & Thurs 11-12 @ Plumptre Hall, Church St. Cardiac re-hab class Tues 9.45-10.45 @ Plumptre Hall.

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer & would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. Meet at Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners welcome. For further info either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - supports women and children living in the Borough of Broxtowe who have experienced or are currently living with domestic abuse. Do you need information, support or would just like to talk to someone about what you have experienced? Do you need advice for a friend? If so, we can help. Please call our support line on 01773 719111 or text 07914 634190 (Monday – Thursday 09:00am – 4.30pm) 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

Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For

more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368

Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers,

carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.co.uk The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family and 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 01623 556065

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

Nuthall Pheonix Community Group - every Friday 12pm and 3.30pm. St Patricks Community Hall, Back Lane,

Nuthall, NG16 1BT. Call Linda on 0115 938 2650.

Eastwood Carers - for all carers in the Broxtowe area. Meet last Tues every month, 1-3pm at church lounge, St Mary’s Church, Church St, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. A warm welcome to all, mutual support with an Adult Carer Support Worker available for advice + guest speakers. For more info call Zanel - 07525 237716 or 0115 962 9313

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains: 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal, friendly event for people affected by MS including carers & family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info. Tel: 0115 966 3582 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 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

Run Talk Run - a running group where we chat about mental health. Every Sunday beginning at The Bridge Sandwich Bar, Victoria Embankment, NG2 2JY at 10am. Contact Maisie Cropley on 07717 007023 for more details.

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 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.

Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: hucknallworkclub@gmail.com

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 Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing and fun. Sponsored by the Royal Concert Hall (where we meet) & Institute of Mental Health. Every Thurs (term-time) 1pm -2.30pm. Only £2 (subsidised by sponsors). Highly professional Choir Leader, Abi Moore. We welcome all adults especially those who may not ordinarily join a choir & singing ability not essential! Phone Theo on: 07752536426 or email: theo.stickley@gmail.com 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 Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed events. For more info or support call 07459 649734.

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Nottinghamshire’s Flying High Partnership schools came together en masse to raise just over £3000 for Rainbows Children’s Hospice by sending teams to tackle a challenging Horsendale Primary School in Nuthall has Holme Pierrepont based triathlon. received the news that it is to become the only The challenge was inspired, says organiser English Hub in Nottinghamshire, and one of Fliss Prior, a teacher at Bilsthorpe Flying High only 32 schools to be awarded that status in Academy, by her own Mum’s inspirational the country. quest for fitness.

English Hub status is only awarded to Fliss explains. “After seeing my mum schools that have consistently achieved, and maintained, the highest standards in the complete her first open water swim at the teaching of early language and reading. After age of 60 in 2017 in a bid to get fitter, I was undergoing a robust and competitive process determined to get other people to realise that to find the 32 highest performers countrywide, they could do ‘stuff’ for the first time too, no those named by the government will now matter what age, fitness level or ability.” support schools to deliver excellent early This idea prompted Fliss to use a triathlon to language and phonics teaching in Reception raise money for a number of charities, most and Key Stage 1. recently for Rainbows Children’s Hospice, The centre of excellence is to be called the The Flying High Partnership’s chosen ‘Flying High English Hub’ and will begin its work charity. “This year, an incredible 14 teams in September 2019. from different schools and teacher training Horsendale Primary School Head Teacher, within the Trust came together and we raised Karen Jagger, said her staff were thrilled at just over £3000 for Rainbows Hospice.” the news. “All of us at Horsendale Primary One school, Horsendale Primary School School are proud to be a part of the new Flying in Nuthall entered three teams which was High English Hub. This presents an exciting amazing to see! opportunity for our school and for our multiFliss says a highlight of the day was seeing academy trust, The Flying High Partnership.” all the teams finishing.

Mr Chris Wheatley is CEO of the Flying High Experienced swimmer Fliss was in fact the Partnership, the multi-academy trust of which first woman out of the water in the triathlon Horsendale Primary School is a member. He and has some impressive wins to her name said, “As a Trust we are delighted to have including winning the 5km Big Nottingham been designated to be an English Hub by Swim at Holme Pierrepont in 2014 and the government. This is so significant for our 2018. Fliss says maybe there will be another organisation, the area of Nottinghamshire and event next year. “I want to thank everyone most importantly the children of the region. To that donated not only their time, but to those be recognised as one of the highest performing who donated money for Rainbows, it is such Trusts in reading across the country is testament an important cause, and if we do it again to a lot of hard work from all in the Flying High next year, maybe even more people will get family, with special congratulations to Karen involved!”

Jagger and her team at Horsendale Primary For those wishing to donate please follow the School for leading the way with outstanding link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ teaching of reading.” fhp Please mention ng16 when responding to adverts

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Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group - from birth to school age. At St Helens Church Centre, Church Lane, Selston. Every Mon (term time), 12.45pm - 2.45pm. Call Julz on 07790 037756 for more details.

Rascals Toddler Group - Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St, Eastwood, NG16 3EP, Wednesdays 1.30-3pm. Safe, happy environment for children. Cuppa for parents/carers. Toys for all ages & baby changing facilities. For more info. www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk Langley Mill Childcare - high quality, stimulating & flexible care from 6wks to 8 yrs old. Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm. Typical cost £17 for 4 hr session. For more info please call Sue Burnham 07944 429424.

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

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.

Scout Association - 0115 952 3617 Scribblers Art Workshops - Fun activities in painting, clay, sculpture, animation and much more....

Dora Phillips Hall, Eastwood. For children aged 7-11 years. Every Sat morning (term time only) 9.30am - 12.30pm. For further info contact Anita on 07895 357358 or email: info@scribblers-artworkshops. co.uk, www.scribblers-artworkshops.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ScribblersArtWorkshops.

FRESH Baby & Toddler Group- every Tuesday morning 9.30 - 11.30am at Greasley Community Centre, Dovecote Road, Eastwood. All year round, including school holidays.

Rainbows - being a Rainbow is all about developing self-confidence, building friendships, trying new things and having fun. For girls ages 5-7. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested or call 0800 1695901.

Nuthall Rainbows- Monday 5.45pm - 6.45pm at St Patricks Hall Jacksdale Rainbows- Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Jacksdale Community Centre.

Kimberley Rainbows- Tuesday 5.45pm -6.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge.

2nd Eastwood Rainbows- Wednesday 6pm - 7pm at Dora Phillips Hall.

1st Eastwood Rainbows- Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall Brownies- Brownies opens up a world of exciting challenges and the opportunity to try new things and make brilliant friends. For girls ages 7-10. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested or call 0800 1695901.

Nuthall Brownies - Monday 5.45pm - 7.15pm at St Patricks Church Hall.

Eastwood Brownies - Monday 6pm - 7.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall.

Newthorpe Brownies - Monday 6.30pm - 8pm at Newthorpe Baptist Church.

1st Kimberley Brownies - Monday 7pm - 8.15pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall.

2nd Kimberley Brownies - Tuesday 6pm - 7.15pm at Kettlebrook Lodge.

Underwood Brownies - Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm at Underwood Comm Centre.

Westwood Brownies - Wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm at United Reform Church.

Kimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Kimberley Parish Hall, Newdigate St, NG16. Thurs 9.15am - 11.00am (term time only). From birth to 5yrs. For more info call Ros on 07525 350774.

Join Girlguiding: Guides- Guides get involved in everything from adventure sports to performing arts, travel & taking part in community action projects. For girls ages 10-14.

To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1695901.

Eastwood Guides - Thursday 7.30pm - 9pm at Dora Phillips Hall.

Greasley Guides - Monday 7.30pm - 9pm at Greasley Comm Centre.

Nuthall Guides - Monday 7.30pm - 9pm at St Patricks Church Hall.

Kimberley Guides - Tuesday 7.15pm - 8.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge.

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Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £7 per child. Outdoor play area with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info.

Life + - a fun packed youth club for ages 11 yrs upwards. Fridays 8pm - 9.30pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St, Eastwood, NG16 3EP. For more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk Nuthall Scouts, Cubs & Beavers - Scouts Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9pm, contact Jon 07507 470849.

Cubs Thursdays 6.30pm-8pm, contact Andy 07748 937250. Beavers Thursdays 5.15pm-6.15pm, contact Jon 07507 470849 all groups at Ron Whitmore Scout Hut, Back Lane, Nuthall. .

Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs.

Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@musicfor-everyone.org Nuthall Methodist Church Toddlers Group - Nottingham Rd, Nuthall. Wed 1.30 - 3pm. Games, toys, singing & friendship. For more information call Barbara on 0115 977 1791.

Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood. Thurs 7pm-8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm9.45pm (seniors). 1st session FREE. All welcome. For more info call Mrs Parker 0115 938 6281.

Hucknall Judo Club All ages welcome.

- meet Wed 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall.

Rumbletots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group - Rumbletots Cafe, Victoria St, Kimberley. Tues 1pm - 3pm.Free. Special offer £2.50 for tea/coffee & cake in the cafe. For more info call 0115 945 9421.

Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 Join Girlguiding Senior Section- for young women aged 14 - 26. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1695901.

Eastwood District Senior Section - Monday 7.45pm - 9.15pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood.

Kimberley District Senior Section - Meet 1st Mon at St Patricks Church Hall and 3rd Tues at Kettlebrook Lodge.

Nuthall Boys’ & Girls Brigades - offer young people from 5 - 18 yrs the opportunity to try out new activities, make friends and get involved in a range of challenges at Nuthall Methodist Church. Contact Janet Lander (Girls’ Brigade) 078899 76342 or Peter Bales (Boys’ Brigade) 07949 102929 if you would like more information.

Anchor Boys - boys 5 - 7 : Friday 5.55pm : Junior Section - boys 7 - 11 : Friday 6pm Company Section - boys 11 - 18 : Friday 7pm : Explorers - girls 5 - 8 : Wednesday 6pm Juniors - girls 8 - 11 : Wednesday 6.30pm : Seniors - girls 11 - 18 : Wednesday 6.30pm

Greasley Baby and Toddler Group - A friendly group, meets Monday (term time) 9.30-11.30am, for play, singing, crafts & fun! £1 entry inc. refreshments. St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasley, NG16 2AB. For more info: greasleytoddlers@yahoo.co.uk

Free Buggy Walks - with Broxtowe Sport at Colliers Wood, meet at the Horse & Groom, Moorgreen, Newthorpe, NG16 2FE. Every Mon: 10.30am. Get fit with other mums! To book your place visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/newmums, email sport@ broxtowe.gov.uk or call 0115 917 3572

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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 14 September 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.

3rd Eastwood Beavers - Mondays 6pm-7pm; 3rd Eastwood Cubs - Mondays 7pm - 8.30pm; 3rd Eastwood Scouts - Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm. All meet at Plumtree Hall, Church St, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. For more info call Nikki Perkins on 07767 405806 Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) yrs. Monday & Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm.

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

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.

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mondays & Fridays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, April - October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.

St Johns Pre-School - New Basford Community Centre, for children 2 - 5 years. We can offer up to 2ndhours Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Grp 15 of funding dependent on circumstances.

For more info contact Lynette on Panther 0115 924 9569.

7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Safari Club - at Kimberley6784 Leisure Centre. For 10-18yrs.

ContactBadminton Noel Yeatman 0115(SBC) 956 9865/0787505 Weekly club sessions of coaching & game play in a safe & friendly environment.

Suit all levels. For more info call Steve Farey on 07866 691494 or email: steve@ safari-badminton.com or visit www.safari-badminton.com

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MONDAY Brinsley St James The Great Church Church Lane, NG16 5AB 5.30pm, 7.30pm Tel Caroline 07956 082755

WEDNESDAY Eastwood Dora Phillips Hall Wood St, NG16 3DD 9am, 11am Tel Amelia 07539 480382

THURSDAY Nuthall Temple Community Centre Nottingham Rd, NG16 1DP 9.15am Tel Amanda 07706 608812

TUESDAY Kimberley Kimberley Parish Hall Newdigate St, NG16 5NJ 9.15am, 5pm, 7pm Tel Caroline 07956 082755

Nuthall Temple Community Centre Nottingham Rd, NG16 1DP 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm Tel Jeanette 07915 696747

Eastwood Greasley Miners Welfare Dovecote Rd, NG16 3QN 5.30pm, 7.30pm Tel April 07919 002187

Eastwood Greasley Miners Welfare Dovecote Rd, NG16 3QN 5.30pm, 7.30pm Tel April 07919 002187

FRIDAY Eastwood Plumptre Hall Church St, NG16 3BP 9am, 11am Tel Caroline 07956 082755

Underwood Underwood Miners Welfare Alfreton Rd, NG16 5GA 3.30pm, 5.30pm Tel Amelia 07539 480382 Langley Mill Langley Mill Miners Welfare 112 Station Rd, NG16 4BP 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm Tel Tracy 07821 616372

Awsworth Awsworth Village Hall The Lane, NG16 2QQ 5.30pm, 7.30pm Tel Caroline 07956 082755

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SATURDAY Eastwood Dora Phillips Hall Wood St, NG16 3DD 7.30am, 9.30am Tel Amelia 07539 480382

TAKE UP OUR FEEL GOOD CHALLENGE Health and fitness mean different things to each and every one of us.

It is drummed into us that we must improve our health to avoid long term problems and pressure on the health care system. I want you to think differently. If you improve your health, what are you giving your friends and family? More time, more energy, more you!

Try this...self-evaluate your current health situation. Think about what went well this week and what could do with a little more attention.

Commit these thoughts to paper.

By doing so you’re creating a shortterm contract with yourself and each week with small improvements you will see how your health and life improves around you.

YOUR WEEKLY CIRCUIT I’ve put together a little circuit you can do from home over the next 4-6 weeks to get the blood flowing and the energy increasing.

If you do decide to have a go, I’d love you to tag me on Instagram so I can be a part of your journey. @strength.physique DAY 1 Kneeling Push Up - 12 Body Weight Squat - 15 Plank Jack - 12

Pike Push Up - 10 Body Weight Alternating Jump Lunge - 16 Ab Crunch - 20 Glute Bridge - 25 Elbow Plank - count for 30 REPEAT CIRCUIT 3 TIMES DAY 2 Fast Feet - 3 rounds x 45 sec Alternating Single Leg Plank - 3 rounds x 30 Squat Jump - 3 rounds x 15 Ab Crunch - 3 rounds x 20 Rest for 1 min High Knee Run - 3 rounds x 50 Body Weight Alternating Forward Lunge - 3 rounds x 20 Slider Mountain Climbers - 3 rounds x 20 Lying Slider Runner - 3 rounds x 20 Rest for 1 min Slider Side Lunge - 3 rounds x 12 Slider Single Leg Tuck - 3 rounds x 10 Slider Push Up from Knee - 3 rounds x 8 to 12 DAY 3 Running in Place - 2x 45 sec Burpee - 10 x 2 sets

High Knee Run - 3 x 45 sec Prisoner Squat - 10 x 3 Floor Glute Kickback - 15 x 3 each side Slider Hip Abduction - 12 x 3 Single Leg Glute Bridge - 15 x 3 each side Plank Hip Twist - 15 x 3 Lying Straight Leg Raise - 12 x 3 Oblique Side Leg Raise - 10 x 3 Toe Touch - 15 x 3 If you’re struggling with exercises, I actually have video exercise guides you can join for free, for life which I’m always updating.

Here’s the link http://bit.ly/HowCanAndyServeYou Aside from having three physically active days, try and commit yourself to walking 8-10k steps a day.

This sounds like a lot, but it is actually only about 1 hour of constant walking at an average pace.

The clarity and calming effect of having some “me time” can work wonders, especially while we enjoy the summer months.

Have a great summer guys!

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RESTAURANTEUR RECOGNISED Restaurateur John Molnar – from the Cod’s Scallops in Carrington, Bramcote and Long Eaton and the Nelson in Burton Joyce - has been recognised for his support and great work in the local community - including fundraising and supporting local groups. His achievements

include raising an amazing £60,000 for Maggie's – over the last three years – based at the City Hospital Maggie’s offers professional support to people with cancer and their loved ones.

John was presented with the Special Recognition Award, sponsored by Eden PR, at the annual Nottingham Restaurant & Bar Awards - a celebration of the food and drink industry that the city and the county has to offer. The 2019 winners and nominees in 15 categories were announced at a spectacular Awards Ceremony held at Colwick Hall Hotel attended by 300 people from across the restaurant and bar industry.

John personally undertakes challenges to raise money – he has run the Great North Run twice for Maggie’s as well as the Robin Hood Marathon. John is also in the top 5 per cent of personal fundraisers on Just Giving for his annual Robin Hood Half Marathon efforts for Maggie’s.

In addition, John has hosted various events to support the community such as holding free festive lunches at The Cods Scallops for both less fortunate families and the elderly with help from Age UK. Through Tasty Tuesdays he has donated food to a homeless shelter in the city. The Cods Scallops is also in the process of launching Food Waste UK where any food left overnight is advertised on an app and collected by less fortunate people. The Cods Scallops also raises money for the other charities such as Fishermen’s Mission - the only fishermen’s charity that provides emergency support alongside practical, financial, spiritual and emotional care.

John comments: “It’s really important that we do our bit.

We regularly support local causes, through charitable donations, and hold charity quizzes every month each for a different local cause. Since we took over the Nelson last June, we have raised £2500, and our ambition is to raise at least £10,000.

“I’ve always tried to help people less fortunate, from employing ex young offenders and drug addicts to donating

hot meals for the homeless. After working with Maggie’s Cancer with collection boxes, I came up with the idea of adding £1 to everyone’s bill. “ “As well as charity work our businesses are passionate about helping the environment with a bid to use less plastic and only using sustainable produce whenever possible. We have just featured in Giles Cohen’s new book Truth, Love and Clean Cutlery which highlights businesses that serve good food in an ethical and sustainable way.”

Originally from Nottingham, John has been in the trade over 30 years, starting when he used to skip school to help his Dad in the kitchen at his restaurant in Derby. After catering college, he started a Youth Training Scheme at a four-star hotel in Nottingham and has worked everywhere from Scotland to Newcastle and even Bermuda!

Kathryn Greenwood, Joint Managing Director of award sponsors Eden PR who presented the accolade added: “John is a worthy winner, we had a huge number of entries for this category and there are some amazing venues across Notts who do great work in the local community. John stood out because he gets so involved personally and is a real inspiration.”

Annie’s Burger Shack and Perkins Bar and Bistro were runners up for the award and the Plough at Normanton received a special mention.

A hugely popular winner, when John was announced he received a standing ovation from those attending the awards event.

His latest project is Top Floor Development launched in November 2018 and is a unique dining concept where customers can dine on the perimeter of a professional kitchen. It’s a warehouse-style private dining room that seats up to 24 and tickets are sold on an individual basis or the whole venue can be hired exclusively for bespoke events.

As well as ticketed five-course events, he regularly holds one-off pop-up nights, such as recent Meat & Malbec and Tour of Italy events.

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Probably the best fish and chips...

Prices are really reasonable with mains averaging about £10 and puddings all under £5. Worth every penny and the fact that the restaurant was packed on a Tuesday night is evidence that the good folks of Nottingham agree with me!

When the girls asked me to review a chippy, I had to double check I was hearing right. What can you say about fish and chips? Well, quite a lot actually...

Kids eat free all Summer

The Cod’s Scallops was created by John Molnar in 2011. The concept was very clever – fresh, sustainably caught fish cooked and served in a fun, family friendly environment. You pick your fish, choose how it’s cooked and select a side dish. Simple as that.

We visited the Carrington branch and even before you walk through the door you are transported to the seaside of yesteryear with the lawn and deckchairs out front. The decor is bright and cheerful with plenty of retro touches like the framed, old fashioned seaside postcards on the walls. The guys and girls working there all wore either knotted hankies (boys) or fifties style headbands (girls) and their tops all had funny writing on the back; “Had dock me duck” and “What a Brill Plaice” were two that made me chuckle. It is this attention to detail that really makes this place special.

Then there was the food. Meals were served in white china versions of a takeaway box and I noticed that children’s meals came in sandcastle buckets. Very, very clever. Between us we had hake in batter, haddock baked with garlic, lemon and herbs, Whitby giant scampi and a Gold award winning steak and scale ale pie, all served with chips. Sides of battered onion rings and mushy peas rounded off the order. Hand on heart, the best chips I’ve ever eaten. The fish was out of this world and the onion rings tasted more of onion than ring, if that makes sense. They received the highest accolade from my son; “best ever”. Frying in beef dripping makes a massive difference. Four empty plates said it all. Sticky toffee pudding and a chocolate brownie sundae rounded the evening off with style. All washed down with a bottle of crisp, white wine.

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Give Chickpeas a Chance!

Chickpeas,

also known as garbanzo beans, Egyptian peas and kabuli chana, are an ancient legume, used in cookery all over the world.

As well as the beige ones we are familiar with, chickpeas can be black, green and red. I buy mine in tins but you can also get them dried or in a jar. They are a cheap and versatile store cupboard favourite eaten at least once a week in my house.

The humble chickpea also packs a punch. A great source of fibre and high in protein they also contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals making them a great vegetarian alternative to meat. What’s not to like!

Something you might not know is that ground chickpeas are used as an alternative to coffee and supposedly it tastes delicious. I’m not a coffee drinker so let me know if you give this a try.

Chickpeas have a delicious nutty flavour and depending on how they are cooked can have a creamy texture when mashed or crunchy when roasted. They are so versatile! I have loads of recipes and it was pretty hard to select just three.

Hummus is the classic recipe but feel free to pimp it up with other flavours like roasted peppers or add some chilli for a spicy version. The curry I have picked is also totally flexible, depending on what you have in the fridge/freezer. Use peas instead of spinach and omit the paneer if you are watching the calories. Chick chick bang bang is a favourite in my house and one I am teaching my son to cook for when he goes off to university. Cheap, nutritious and tasty it ticks all the boxes. Enjoy!

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Chickpea Curry

400g tin chickpeas (drained & rinsed) 2 tbsp lemon juice 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp tahini 3 or 4 cloves garlic – crushed 1 tsp ground cumin pinch of salt water (as needed) paprika to garnish

2 or 3 medium sweet potatoes 400g tin chickpeas – drained & rinsed olive oil 2 red onions – halved, quartered & sliced 30g fresh coriander - chopped 2 tsp harissa paste 3 or 4 wholemeal flatbreads or wraps 2 tbsp mango chutney 500g spicy breaded chicken (optional) 300g halloumi (optional) coleslaw & salad to serve

1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 onion – finely chopped 2” piece ginger – grated 2-3 garlic cloves – crushed 3 tbsp spice paste (I use Patak’s Madras) 50ml water 400g tin chickpeas – drained & rinsed 400g tin chopped tomatoes 240g baby spinach 250g paneer – cut into small dice and fried (optional)

You need a food processor or hand blender for this. Put the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt in the processor or bowl and whiz to a creamy paste. Add a small amount of water and blend again until you have the right consistency.

This is a personal choice. I like mine fairly thick. You also need to taste and tweek as you go. Maybe add a bit more lemon juice or salt. Serve with carrot sticks or toasted pitta bread.

Put the oven on to 200°C. Peel and chop the sweet potato into small dice. Put in a pan with salted water. Bring to the boil and simmer until just cooked (about 7 mins). If using, put the chicken in the oven to cook as per packet instructions. Drain the sweet potatoes and pat dry with kitchen roll.

Crush the chick peas lightly with a fork or masher. Heat a splash of oil in a non-stick pan and fry the onion for a few minutes, then add the sweet potato and fry until it starts to brown, then add the chickpeas, harissa and coriander to the pan, stir well and warm through. Put the flat-breads in the oven for a couple of minutes to warm through. If using halloumi, slice and fry gently in a non-stick pan until golden brown both sides.

To plate up: put the warm flatbread on a plate. Spread with mango chutney then put the chickpea and sweet potato mixture over the top. Then add the chicken or halloumi, a couple of spoonfuls of coleslaw and some salad leaves and enjoy!

In a large shallow pan, heat the oil and gently fry the onion until soft. Add garlic and ginger and fry for 2 mins. Add the spice paste and water and cook gently for 5 mins. Add chickpeas and tomatoes. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 30 mins. If it gets too dry add some water. Add spinach a handful at a time and stir until wilted. Add paneer (if using). Check and season to taste.

Serve with rice, naan and a dollop of yogurt.

Tanya About Town The nights may be drawing in but there’s still time to enjoy the last of the warm summer days and nights in Nottingham throughout August and September.

The hugely popular Riverside Festival, returns to the banks of the Trent (2-4 Aug) with the usual blend of live music, river-based activities, kids’ zone and a massive funfair.

There is also the Riverside highlight - the Saturday night fireworks.

You can also enjoy more free live music, outdoor entertainment and adult and children’s activities plus community stalls with refreshments at Nottingham Green Festival (15 Sep).

The Robin Hood Festival returns for its 35th year in 2019 at Sherwood Forest (5-11 Aug) and join thousands lining the route at the Victoria Embankment as the Nottingham Carnival, the city’s liveliest (and loudest) parade winds its way around in a celebration of Nottingham’s Caribbean heritage, featuring hundreds of colourful costumes made just for the parade and energetically displayed to music from moving sound systems and Samba drums (18 Aug). The Big Fake Festival, a massive endof-season finale is back for its 6th year! Now hugely anticipated, its become traditional for the festival to come together and end its UK Tour with this special 3 day event set in the beautiful woodlands of Thoresby Park (30 Aug - 1 Sep).

If you fancy something a little quieter, give Forest Bathing a try, a unique experience and a beautiful way to immerse yourself in the therapeutic powers of the woodland of Sherwood Forest.

Learn about the latest medical research into the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time under the canopy of trees, with Holistic Healing Therapy. Regular forest bathing has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve empathy and creativity and can help to boost your immune system! Alternatively

you could join the free Photo Walk (11 Aug/8 Sep) at Thoresby Park for photo lovers of all ages, all abilities and all cameras! A chance for you to have a little creative ‘photo me-time’ and pick up ideas, hints and tips to help you make better photos, or enjoy a special night with a magical atmosphere of peace at Pure Land Japanese Gardens in Newark. The lantern-lit evening honours an ancient and venerable Japanese tradition and is the only place in Europe offering this beautiful experience (1 Aug 30 Sep).

As well as the festivals there is the usual line-up of talent to look forward to. The Royal Concert Hall plays host to Trevor Horn (3 Aug) and Belinda Carlisle (25 Sep) whilst next door at the Theatre Royal there are plenty of musicals to choose from including my absolute favourite, Rocky Horror (28 Aug 1st Sep) plus Saturday Night Fever (3-7 Sep) and the Gloria Estefan musical, On Your Feet (16-21 Sep).

There’s more live music to enjoy at The Bands in the Park series of events. The free sessions take place at the Victoria Embankment (4 & 25 Aug) and at the Arboretum (11 Aug & 1 Sep).

There’s comedy coming to Nottingham too as Alexander Armstrong performs at Thoresby Hall Hotel as part of a package (20-23 Sep), Russell Howard returns to the Motorpoint Area (26 Sep) and Ben Elton visits the Royal Concert Hall (30 Sep).

Open air theatre continues at Wollaton Park, Newstead Abbey and Southwell Minster throughout August and September, plus the outdoor cinema at Wollaton Hall (22-26 August) and also now at Moor Green which includes a showing of Mama Mia Here We Go Again on 17 August. If you prefer your drama indoors, the Colin McIntyre Classic Thrillers Season returns to the Theatre Royal with four thrilling dramas over four weeks (30 July- 24 Aug) Fancy a challenge? Take on the Aqua Challenge Inflatable

Obstacle Course at Water Meadows in Mansfield, a giant, indoor inflatable obstacle course in the pool; 30 metres of non-stop fun and action. Find out if you have what it takes to beat all the obstacles, escape down the exit slides – and then do it all over again! Or have you tried an Escape Room recently? Did you know there is one above Pieminister in the city centre?

Solve the clues to escape and reward yourself downstairs with pie. *Always check ahead with the venue and book if necessary. There is usually a cost or entrance fee unless stated otherwise’

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he winner will get a private ski lesson, 30 mins tubing, 5 viper slides, 4 toboggan rides & a hot meal in the Alpine Lodge for a family of 5!!

Swadlincote Snowsports Centre, in the heart of the National Forest, bustles with activity and has so much to offer. For the 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.

I don't know about you but ever since I watched ‘Cool Runnings’ I have wanted to try a Toboggan run. Well Swadlincotes Cresta Run didn't disappoint with 500 metres of exciting twists, tunnels and turns. Age restrictions apply, 4-7 year olds must ride with an adult and 8+ years must ride on their own.

The Sno-tubes are so much fun, they are large inflatable rings which can be spun and linked together to slide down a section of the slopes. (Min age 4 years.)

They also have the viper slide to ride down in an inflatable ring, which consists of a 70m slope full with twists and turns.

The Alpine Lodge & Bar overlooks the slopes and offers hot and cold food as well as beverages for those apres ski moments, or you can relax in the new coffee lounge which overlooks the nursery slope.

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The Temple Centre, Nottingham Road, Nuthall NG16 1DP The ideal place for your children’s party with large function room, annexe and playing field available. Plenty of parking and a free to use kitchen that’s fully equipped with hob, oven, fridge and microwave plus crockery and hot water urn. Prices start from only £92 for four hours.

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Notts CTC Raises £850 For Air Ambulance

Notts CTC's recent Audax cycling event proved to be an enormous success, raising a total of £850 for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance. Members of the group dropped by recently, as part of one of their regular cycle rides, to present a cheque to the charity.

This donation represents the surplus from the group's recent Charnwood in the Spring Audax event - held on 13th April.

The group also organises a second Audax event each October - An Autumn Day Out and donations last year from these events totalled over £1,200.

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Nottingham Flower Club

August - No Meeting 26 September: Demonstration 10 October: Workshop (Kokedama) 24 October: Demonstration Bluecoat School Sixth Form, NG8 5GY (look for the banner) Refreshments from 7pm All Welcome

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Sun-Tue 4th-6th Aug NEWCASTLE, BEAMISH MUSEUM & DURHAM £145* Sun- free time in Newcastle, Mon- Beamish Museum, Tue- Durham. Ramada Encore Hotel, Half board Sat-Sun 17th-18th Aug

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Sun 1st Sep EDEN CAMP MUSEUM & YORK Visit to the World War 2 Museum before free time in the City of York, Great family day out.

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FREE paint on offer for residents and community groups in Nottinghamshire.

Greasley MW Bowls Club: Bowls Last Stand Without doubt, the game of bowls is in decline and we lack media publicity.

Bowls is always portrayed as an old persons game, true, because we are the last ones standing.

This is not the fault of the game. Anyone watching younger people play, as I did at Leamington Spa last year, will realise bowls can be exciting when top players collide.

Unfortunately, the game has been taken over to a large extent by bowls nimbees.

Expressing oneself on the green is frowned on. While agreeing that certain standards should be observed, the freshness that younger people can bring is urgently required, even if we have to suffer iphones!

Greasley MW is a friendly club with the usual mixture of personalities and people from all walks of life with a lifetime of experience.

Just the sort of networking younger people could benefit from, if they only gave it a try.

As the club bowls coach, I now run a coaching session at Coronation Park each Sunday from 11am to 1.30pm.

You can find club details on our web site C/O Hugo Fox.

Nottinghamshire residents and community groups now have more opportunities to collect free paint thanks to the Community RePaint Nottinghamshire scheme run by Veolia (Nottinghamshire County Council’s waste contractors).

Did you know that more than half of us have between four and twenty tins of perfectly good paint gathering dust in our homes? This leads to an estimated 40 litres of reusable paint being wasted from our homes every minute in the UK? Community RePaint Nottinghamshire is hosted at Calverton, Warsop, Newark and Beeston Recycling Centres, where reusable paint can be taken by Notts residents for reuse, and Nottinghamshire residents, local community groups and schools are able to pick up that paint for free!

Free paint is available to collect on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A collection slot must be booked in advance.

For residents, between April and September at slots between 6pm - 7.35pm. Book a collection slot at: www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire/PublicPaint For community groups, at slots between 9am 12 midday. Book a collection slot at:www.veolia. co.uk/nottinghamshire/CommunityGroupPaint Recycling Centre addresses: Beeston Recycling Centre - Lilac Grove, Beeston, NG9 1PF Calverton Recycling Centre - Hollinwood Lane, Calverton, NG14 6NR Newark Recycling Centre - Brunel Drive, Newark, NG24 2EG Warsop Recycling Centre Oakfield Lane, Warsop, NG20 0JG To find out more about Veolia call 0203 567 4370 or visit www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire

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Watnall Allotments Annual Show and Family Day August Bank Holiday Monday,

26 August WI Hall, Main Road, Watnall 11.00 to 4.30 The events on the allotments will commence at 11.00 and the show will be open to the public from 1.30.

Awards and prizes will be presented and the show will end with the raffle and auction of the produce.

This year the Allotment Association are raising funds for Nottingham Nightstop, Age Uk and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

Royal British Legion Eastwood and District Branch

Meet every 4th Monday of the month at the Sunn Inn, Nottingham Road from 7pm New members are always welcome Dover Beck Flower Club

Burton Joyce Village Hall, NG14 5EY 7pm - Visitors welcome - £5

August - No meeting September 19 - Dean Sharpe October 17 - A Guide to Care (orchids) - Arthur Deacon For more information and tickets please call 0115 962 1852

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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters) . Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 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.

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.bootlacebuddies.org.uk 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.

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 Watnall WI - meet the 3rd Tuesday in the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. New members always welcome. For further information please ring 0115 953 7679.

Eastwood & Brinsley WI - meet the 2nd Tuesday in the month 2pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood. Visitors and new members always welcome. For further information please ring 01773 712132.

Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at 6.30pm on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly mixed ability group would welcome new players including beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.

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.

Brinsley & District Art Group - meet every Friday morning 9.30 - 12.30 at the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, NG16 5BZ. Enthusiastic group with regular tuition and workshops. For further information call Angela on 07505 000715.

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

Eastwood & District Wine & Beer Makers - meet 3rd Tues each month 7pm-9pm in the Eastwood/Kimberley area. For more details call Tom: 0115 916 9367 Eastwood Booktown Development Group - we wish to improve literacy amongst the young and to improve tourism by appreciation of literature and the performing arts, with events & workshops. For more information email: david.page@ ntlworld.com or visit: www.eastwood-comp.notts.#CEF73D 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.

Eastwood Historical Society - meet 3rd Wed monthly Sept-May at The United Reformed Church, Alexander St (TSB on corner) Eastwood, NG16 3BD. 7.30pm start. Wide variety of subjects, presentations, speakers & events. All welcome.

Members £2 per meeting (£3 annual membership), £3 visitors - inc. refreshments. For more info tel: Lynne 0115 938 4967 or eastwoodhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby with a full monthly programme. Full details at www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!

Friends of Colliers Wood - Environmental work and community events. Meet at Greasly Sports & Community Centre, Dovecote Rd, Newthorpe, NG16 3QN on second Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen on our website www.friendsofcollierswood.org.uk 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.

Kimberley Kougars Netball Club - Wed 8-9pm. Kimberley Leisure Centre. 18+ (20s to 50s). All abilities playing nonleague netball. We play for fun & fitness. Contact 07748 842783.

Kimberley Bridge Club - meet in the Schoolroom at Mansfield Rd Methodist Church, Heanor. Car park at Howitt St

entrance. Kimberley club meets 7pm, Tuesdays. New members always welcome. For more details call Adrian on 01159 328412 or Carmel on 01773 718929.

Kimberley Art Group - our friendly & enthusiastic group meet every Monday 7-9pm at the Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley School, Newdigate Street, Kimberkey, NG16 2NJ. New members welcome. More details from Audrey (01773 714950) or Ann (07944 487278).

Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996

Nuthall WI - meet 2nd Tuesday monthly - 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. For more information contact Mrs Gell on 0115 927 2232.

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

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Zumba Gold - low impact dance fitness class, easy to follow. Suits many including beginners, over 50’s, those with joint

problems or replacements. Temple Centre, Nuthall, Tue 10.30am; Greasley Sports Centre, Eastwood, Wed 11am. Also classes in Hucknalll and Bulwell. Text Karen on 0790 5375067 or email: karen_corbel@yahoo.co.uk Eastwood & District Probus Club - a club for retired men over 65. Meet at the Hogs Head, Awsworth on 3rd Monday each month at 12 noon. A good selection of lunches followed by interesting talks on many subjects. All welcome, just turn up or contact Maurice on 01773 713510 or Peter 01773 788214 or styles.hollies@outlook.com/primerate38@gmail.com Sequence Dancing - Mary Jewitt School of Dance, St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall every Thursday evening. Beginners 5-6pm, improvers 6-7pm. For more information call Mary on 01773 860186.

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.

Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New Stapleford on Friday afternoons. Call 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com for more information.

Greasley Miners Welfare Ladies Section - meet every Monday (ex. bank holidays) 7pm - 9pm upstairs @ Greasley Miners Welfare Club, Dovecote Rd, Eastwood. Ample parking. All ages welcome for bingo, quizzes, beetle, speakers, charity events & outings. New members most welcome. For more information call Maureen on 01773 788289 Movement for All - is a dance and movement class held at Brinsley Parish Hall on Mondays 10am- 12 noon during term time. Specially designed for the 60+ to help them gently build up fitness & maintain independence. Come along to make new friends, meet & socialise with others. For more info call Norma Riley on 01773 786797.

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.

Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood. Thursdays 7pm - 8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm - 9.45pm (seniors).

First session FREE. All welcome. For more info call Mrs Parker on 0115 938 6281.

Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk 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.

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 Annesley & District WI - Meet the first Wednesday of each month at Forest Road Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm. New members and visitors always welcome. Call in and see what we do.

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 Brinsley Retired Persons Club - meet fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons, 2pm - 4pm in the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley. Speakers, outings & occasional bingo. Yearly subscription £3. Each meeting £2 includes refreshments & raffle.

Very friendly group, all welcome. Call Helen Sharp on 01773 532186 or Ann Cooper on 01773 710715.

Stanton Clubhouse Bowls Club - well established flat-green bowls club. Mid-week & weekend matches. Welcome new members. Please wear flat soled shoes. Lows Lane, Stanton-by-Dale, DE7 4QU. For more info: Christine - 01159 250249/07786 953067 or www.stanton-bc.yosalite.com or find us on FB Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village.Guest speakers, guided walks & outings. Call Graham Birkett on 07528 753470 or email: graham.birkett@ntlword.com or see website www.spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory Eastwood Writers’ Group - our friendly group is for writers of all abilities, from absolute beginners to published authors. Meet every Tues at Brinsley Parish Hall from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Why not pop along & join us. For more info email: angelarigley@ aol.co.uk 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 South Notts Phoenix Friendship Club - meet every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-10.30pm for social & dancing evening, hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154 or gmtyas@hotmail. co.uk

Elderberries Young at Heart Over 60s Social Club - meet every Friday at Greasley Sports

Hall from 2pm - 4pm. £2 per meeting, 50p raffle. Dancing, entertainers, singers & bingo etc...

Nice, friendly group. All welcome. For more info: 01773 715104 or 07824 772756 or email: bhparkview@yahoo.com

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Kimberley Bowls Club - reminder, our Open Weekend is Sat 13th & Sun 14th April 2019 from 1pm-4.30pm. No previous

experience necessary and free tea and coffee will be available. Access between Hama Medical Centre & Roots Micro Pub, Kimberley. For further info call Steve 0115 927 9911.

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 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 Awsworth Movement to Music - for 55+ yrs. Meet at Awsworth Village Hall on Mondays - 11am til 12 noon. Keep fit & have fun with a friendly group. New members always welcome.

Brinsley Bridge Club - meet in Brinsley Parish Hall on Fridays at 2pm. New members always welcome. For more details call Adrian on 01159 328412 or Carmel on 01773 718929.

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 Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. Mondays from 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, Nottingham, NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition.

Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk Greasley Miners Welfare Bowls Club - new members welcome at Coronation Park bowls green, NG16. Coaching lessons on Fri evening and Sat mornings. Come along and give it a try. Contact Terry on 01773 711063 or John on 01773 716076 Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to May weekly on Thursday at 7.30pm at Eastwood Conservative Club. For information please call Paul Atchinson on 01773 786820 New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only). For more info call Joan 9290902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Eastwood & District U3A - we meet on the first Wednesday monthly from 10am - 12 noon at St Mary’s Church, Church St, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. For more info visit: www.eastwoodu3a.org or email: membership@eastwoodu3a.org or call 07565 928992 Nuthall Methodist Church Art Group - come and join our friendly group of painters. We work in oils, water colours, acrylics etc. We have professional help over the winter months. We meet at Nuthall Methodist Church Hall, Thursdays 1.303.30pm, £2 per session. For more info call Ron on 0115 938 9957 Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org Sequence Dancing - at Plumptre Church Hall, Eastwood. Monday 12.30 - 1.30pm - teaching session; 1.30 - 3.30pm - tea dance. For more info call Lynn on 01773 813701 Challenge Life Fitness - Get Fit, Have Fun, Feel Great! Circuits, Bootcamps, Boxing, HIIT and personal training available.

Contact Jay 07871 015723 or find us on Facebook.

Friezeland Gardening Club - for garden lovers of all ages & abilities. Meets 2nd Monday monthly at Underwood Comm.

Centre, NG16 5FS from 7pm - 9pm. Friendly group, varied speakers, all welcome. For more info contact or Rob on 07889 085364.

Royal British Legion - Eastwood & District Branch - meet 4th Monday every month at Sunn Inn, Nottingham Road at 7pm.

New members always welcome.

Eastwood Veterans Breakfast Club - meet every 2nd Saturday of the month at Dunn-Lite Cafe, Nottingham Road from 10am. Come and join us for brekkie and banter!

Awsworth & Cossall History Society - meet at The Gate in Awsworth, 4th Tuesday of month. Speakers at most meetings. £5 to join & £2 per meeting (non-members £3). All welcome.

Amigo Afternoon - at youth wing of Awsworth village hall. 2nd Wednesday of month. 2pm - 4pm. Tea, homemade cakes, games/quizzes etc... For people who want to chat & meet other people. For more info: 01159 321606.

Awsworth, Cossall & District Village Produce Association - meet at The Gate Inn, Awsworth. 7.30pm, first Tuesday every month. Speakers & show twice a year. Refreshments available. www.awsworthgardeningclub.moonfruit.co.uk

The Wednesday Club - meet every Wednesday from 12.30pm til 2.30pm at the Parish Hall, Newdigate St, Kimberley.

Bingo, entertainers etc. Only £2, includes tea and biscuits. All welcome. For more info call Janet on 07742 626154.

Breathe Easy Singing Grace every Wed, 2.30pm - 3pm (except 2nd Wed monthly starts at 3pm) at Catholic Church Hall, Hilltop, NG16 2AQ.This is not a choir but open to all who enjoy singing golden oldies. Run by Breathe Easy Notts West. £3 includes refreshments.

Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed and divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby and a full monthly programme. Full details at www. derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!

Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday 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 visit www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Kimberley WI - Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge.

Visitors & new members welcome. Come and see us or call 07722 192447.

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Learn to Dance Ceroc - Tues 7.45pm - 10.45pm at John Godber, NG15 7FQ. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great, fun social night. Call Sue 07915 671688. Like FB Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes.

Knit & Natter - Thursdays 1.45pm to 3.30pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St (off Walker St), Eastwood, NG16 3EP. For crafty people, a chance to enjoy friendship, chat and a cuppa. For more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch. org.uk 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.

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 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 Steady Netball Group- meets at Greasley Leisure Centre, Thursdays 11am - 12 noon. For more info call: 0115 952 6487 or just turn up.

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: Ken on 07769 834693 or www. nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Coffee & Chat - Fridays 2pm to 4pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St (off Walker St), Eastwood, NG16 3EP. Come and join us for a cup of tea or coffee, a biscuit and a good ol’chat. For more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.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 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.

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 Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - we walk all year round on Weds and Suns locally & further afield in Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Occasional coach trips. Everyone welcome. For more info visit https://broxtoweramblers.org.uk. Find us on Facebook.

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 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 Eastwood Book Club - meet every 3rd Saturday in the month at Eastwood Library - 10-11am. For more information call 07505 888001.

Scottish Country Dancing - Watnall ladies would welcome experienced and new dancers to join their group who meet at Watnall WI hall on Wed 7.15-9pm. For more info 01773 765896 or w.dall@btopenworld.com.

Broxtowe Walk and Talk - offer a wide variety of FREE health walks every week throughout the borough of Broxtowe.

Walk & Talk is led by a group of qualified & experienced volunteer walk leaders. We have walks that cater for all abilities.

Visit: www.broxtowe-walkandtalk.com or call 0115 917 3572.

Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps. org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 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 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 Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New Stapleford on Friday afternoons. For more info call 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com Kimberley Historical Society - meets 7.30pm - 9pm on the 1st Thursday of month (Sept to April) in Community Room (on the side of Kimberley School), Newdigate St, Kimberley, NG16 2NJ. We host a variety of speakers. Non-members welcome (£2 per meeting). For more information call Steve Arundel 01773 785130.

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

Saturday Singers: Our summer session has

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.

ended and we look forward to our Autumn session leading to our Christmas Charity Concert. Come and join us at the Masonic Hall, Goldsmith Street Nottingham (opposite Nottm. Trent Uni.) from 9.30 to 12.00 commencing Saturday 7th September 2019. The only qualification is that you must enjoy a good sing.

Bingham and District Choral Society

We are now taking a summer break after a rewarding year of rehearsals and concerts that ended with a lunch-time concert of folk songs and African music in Newark at the beginning of July.

We begin rehearsing for our 2019/20 season on Wednesday 4th September 2019. Rehearsals take place from 7.15 to 9.30pm each Wednesday at Carnarvon Primary School, Nursery Road, Bingham.

We are always delighted to welcome new or returning singers, especially at the beginning of the season, and offer a free trial period of three weeks. Interested? Then please call Val Morgan on 0115 933 2353 or visit our friendly website www.binghamchoral.org.uk for further information.

We have a wonderful programme planned for the year, including a concert of Baroque works in November and a performance of the great Brahms German Requiem with Mansfield Choral Society in Southwell Minster in May 2020.We would also like to draw your attention to a very special evening on Saturday 21st September 2019 when Edward Turner (tenor and accompanist) and Emily The Rock ’n’ Soul Singers Hodkinson (mezzo soprano) will be Following our performance at the Mount Vale singing Sparkling Songs and Dazzling Housing Complex in Arnold recently, and also Ditties beginning at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Bingham. Tickets will cost £10 taking part in festivals at Underwood and at the door. Not to be missed!

Langley Mill, the Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers have enjoyed a short holiday. But, with rehearsing new songs, adding to our repertoire, we have not rested for long! We are looking forward to visiting the Lark Hill Village, Clifton on Saturday 13th October 2019 to present our mix of gospel, pop and rock songs, covering many popular artists. For future dates visit our website (www.rocknsoul.org. uk) or our facebook page (facebook.com/ rocknsoulsingers).

Gina Allen

Eastwood Collieries Male Voice Choir Centenary Concert Nottingham’s Albert Hall Saturday 28 September ECMVC will be joined by special guests, Mansfield & District MVC and Pye Hill & District MVC and Newstead Brass!

Tickets now on sale!

MUSIC GROUP DIRECTORY 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 - 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.

Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 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. 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 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 more info & tickets: tom.bird@hotmail.co.uk. NEW TERM commences September 2nd.

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 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit www. yourcommunitychoir.com Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.

Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm7pm. 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 Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.309.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. If you love singing, you’ll love our choir...cheaper than therapy! Tues, termtime 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 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. 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 Wed 8.30pm at the Gladstone, NG5 2AW. All singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ ntlworld.com or visit: 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 Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10amnoon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www. music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new members.

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Last week a line was crossed.

The gy Wag Tail

Gary and I were out walking the dogs in some fields. I turned around just in time to see Gary getting his whistle out and comparing it to another guy’s whistle. We are talking dog whistles of course! In that moment I realised we had passed over to the dark side. Or should I say the dog side. We had become “dog people”. It was time to accept and embrace our new lives.

So how do you know you are a “dog person”?

It goes deep but there are tell tale signs...

Waterproof trousers and walking boots are your outfit of choice. Every pocket of every coat you own is full of treats, poo bags and manky balls. You separate your “dog walking” clothes from your “best” to start with, and then suddenly you only have “dog walking” clothes!

Your car/van is full of towels, old sheets and mud. You become far less house proud (to be fair that didn’t take much for me) and much less squeamish.

My Herbie is a roller. He is in ecstasy having a good roll in fox poo. It used to be a reason for hysterical clapping and shouting, Benny Hill style chasing him around a field and an instant bath. Now we have an “odourometer” of 1 to 10. Measured by the time it takes from getting the dogs into the van to the smell hitting our noses. 10 is a definite bath, 5 is a shrug and we convince each other it’s not that bad... light an incense stick and move on. Standards have slipped.

New stench heights were reached last week.

Walking round a lake, young Herbie dived in and retrieved a massive dead fish. When I say dead I mean rotten, furry and stinking!

Proud as punch and super excited, he then proceeded to rub himself all over with “eau de stinky fish”. Even for us “dog people” this was horrific. This was assessed as a grade 20 on the scale and two baths later he had only just reached a 10.

Before we adopted Harry I was adamant that I couldn’t scoop the poop. Weirdly though, when it’s your dog you can. Herbie (it’s always Herbie), has introduced us to a new challenge in this regard. Apologies if you are eating while reading this. As a grass muncher, Herbie often has what Gary and I like to call a “dangler”.

It’s a technical term that I won’t expand on – suffice to say, what goes in must come out.

He has been known to run around the field with what can only be described as a link of sausages hanging from his backside. This is unacceptable and assistance is usually required. It’s a two man (and one dog) job involving two twigs, chop stick style and lots of arguing about the most efficient removal method.

How has my life come to this???

On the bright side, thanks to those two hairy stink bombs we have never been fitter, happier and healthier ... even with the mud, fox poo, stinky fish and a few danglers. © Ali Wale

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Since then, and with the help of a wonderful fosterer, Poppy has made amazing progress.

Our fosterer describes her as 'a 25kg puppy', 'a fantastic house guest' and tells us her two favourite things are roast chicken and cuddles.

Poppy is now ready for her forever home where she will be loved and can continue learning about the world in-between cuddles on the sofa. Her ideal home would be as an only pet, in an adult only home and with minimal leaving hours whilst she gets settled in.

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To tackle the problem, the charity is calling on people to sign up to become a ‘My Guide’ volunteer. My Guide is a free service that matches trained sighted volunteers to a person with sight loss, helping them to build confidence and take part in social and leisure activities.

Alan, a former World Championship rower lost his sight at a young age.

Alan enjoys leading an active life, which he says would not be possible without the My Guide service. Alan is matched with volunteer Karen, who helps Alan to go to the gym. The two were matched because of their mutual interest in fitness and sport. Karen applied to become a My Guide volunteer after leaving her job, and says she enjoys helping Alan pursue the interests he loves.

If you think you could help someone like Alan, contact Volunteer Manager Elizabeth Felgate on 0345 143 0221 or email:Elizabeth.Felgate@guidedogs. org.uk. Applicants will need to be over 18 years of age and willing to undergo training.

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Walks With Emily & Friends Cossall Canal Walk Walk distance: 3 miles Difficulty: Easy Starting point: council car park off Cossall Road (free parking)

This is a very pleasant walk which follows well trodden paths and bridleways. You’ll follow the Erewash Valley Trail taking in the scenery of Nottingham Canal just a stones throw from the picturesque Nottingham village of Cossall.

We started our walk from the car park just off Cossall Lane. This car park is free all day.

Dogs are ok off the lead for pretty much the entire route of this walk (as long as they don’t go swimming in the canal!) apart from the short stretch on the main road.

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From the car park (with the road behind you), follow the path to the right with the canal on your right hand side. You’ll pass a handy ‘you are here’ map as well.

Walk down the path ignoring any turn offs to the left until you reach a sign which reads “Erewash Valley Trail Shortcut”. Take this to the left and follow it down until you reach a green railway bridge. Cross this and make your way towards Nottingham Canal. Turn left here (with the canal on your right) and follow the path down.

Keep following the path until it reaches the main road in Ilkeston. Turn left and keeping on the path, walk until you cross a small bridge and the road bends to the right. Here you will see a path and a footpath sign leading straight on. Watch the road here as there is a sharp bend and limited footpath.

Follow the path crossing back over the railway and back up to the canal. When you reach the canal, turn left with the canal on your right.

Follow this path and you will eventually come back to the car park where the walk started.

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business, IT, recruitment & finance Work Experience - not just a morning off school

by Helen Jones Back in the day, work experience meant a week off school doing some menial job in retail or making tea in an office just to say you’d done it.

How things have changed…

Current Government career benchmarks for schools stipulate that by the age of 16 every student should have had at least one meaningful experience of a workplace.

The variety of roles available these days is staggering. Who would have thought ten years ago that ‘influencing’ others through carefully staged photographs would be a life choice?

It’s vital that young people understand this huge world of work – and it is a world. The gap year of old is also outdated with many young people working their way around the world for years.

Although there’s an old fashioned school of thinking that this is a way of ‘avoiding’ the real world I disagree. Travelling is mind enhancing and offers the opportunity to discover many new skills. Just a word of advice – keep records of where you were and exact dates. Many employers now require explanation and proof of any gaps on CVs and candidates need to be able to do this.

In my capacity as Enterprise Advisor working with Ellis Guildford school we are excited about planning these workplace visits for students. It’s an opportunity for pupils to understand what types of jobs are available within any one organisation.

Because in the main they genuinely don’t know.

One of the biggest obstacles to this exercise is good old Health and Safety. Many companies are reluctant to engage with these types of activities because of the fear of something happening onsite. The reality is that schools will conduct their own risk assessments to satisfy legal requirements.

Do you know of any local employers who would be keen to help? Are you an employer in the Nottingham area who could spare a few hours to speak with students at your premises?

Please get in touch with me – it would be good to talk hjones@solosconsultants.co.uk

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Ford EcoSport 1.0 ST-LINE BLACK E/ BOOST 5DR 125PS: Face The Crowd The Ford EcoSport is distinctive enough to provide something different in the compact SUV marketplace, especially with the ST-Line Edition. Perhaps the most distinctive area of the EcoSport STLine is that dominant, all black front grille which sets up the EcoSport beautifully, especially when combined with the black headlight bezels, HID xenon headlights, cool daytime LEDs and front fogs.

The EcoSport on test offers up what Ford say is a sports inspired style.

What this means is that you get unique ST-Line bumpers and side skirts, optional 18" 5-spoke black machined alloy wheels, ST-Line exterior branding plus contrasting roof, rear spoiler and door mirrors.

Ford have created an SUV that gives a fantastic first impression.

Settle into the ST-Line and the sporting theme continues with unmissable front door threshold plates with the ST-Line logo, sports pedals and a leather-trimmed steering wheel. This is a great place to spend your time.

Dominating the dashboard is the 8" touchscreen giving you Ford SYNC 3 which allows control of everything from phone calls and text messaging to music and satellite navigation through simple voice commands. Continuing to impress, it also includes electronic automatic temperature control, blind spot information system, cruise control and a rear view camera with parking distance sensors. Impressive stuff.

The EcoSport sports (ahem) Ford's 123bhp version of their excellent 3-cylinder turbocharged power plant with up to 148ft/lb torque meaning that you can leave the engine in fourth or fifth when in town, keeping the revs above 1500 or so and the Ford will potter along for as long as you need it to. A light clutch and steering and compact city car dimensions add up to a vehicle that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre in town and that's before you consider the benefit of an SUV driving position and associated improved site lines.

On dual carriageway and motorways you set the simple to use cruise control to 70mph and begin to appreciate the build quality of the plastics, leather and switches around you and admire the stress free ride quality that the sports suspension setup of the STLine delivers whilst still giving hints of the fun to come once twisting country roads come into view.

Out into the countryside and the EcoSport takes on a different flavour as the opportunity to stir the slick 6-speed gearbox through it's ratios and enjoy the turbocharged three-cylinder engine under the bonnet presents itself. Slowing down for the bends gives the brakes a chance to shine whilst shifting up nearer the top of the rev range and stirring the 'box shows what a fantastic job Ford's engineers have once again completed with the engine and drivetrain. There's also steering that offers up decent feel for the front end of the car and means that this

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It's fun when you want it to be and sensible when you don't and with a starting price of £17,850 for the ZETEC, that's an excellent result.

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Confessions of a Novice Gardener

It’s been assumed for many years in my family that I have no interest in gardening. There are reasons for this, mostly because my mother and at least one of my sisters are far more passionate about gardening than me, but also because until recently I’ve never had much of a garden. Growing up we were lucky in that we had a big old rambling garden that you could easily get lost in, and that meant that I had to help out with its upkeep for household chores, but I never got the horticultural bug.

But now, here I am, the wrong side of 40 and quite happy to spend the weekend rambling round the garden hopefully cutting down weeds rather than flowers and watering the right type of plant. So where did this come from?

A couple of years ago we moved from a cosy terrace to a detached family house slightly further up the food chain. This came with a nicely sized back garden which we thought would be a great size for the kids (‘we can play football in that Dad!’) and with very little thought about actually looking after it we bought the house. It turns out gardens are quite the undertaking. The first time I mowed the lawn I burnt the motor out on our mower, something to do with long grass, a slight incline and a cheap engine.

Fortunately we have retired neighbours on both sides who are the most patient people I’ve ever met. God knows what they think when they hear us heading into the back garden, and so far we’ve had loads of great advice and the odd donation of plants to help us out.

Most recently we’ve been advised to keep the kids away from the foxgloves as they’re poisonous (the plants, not the kids).

For a while we were like the Stalin of the gardening fraternity in that we could kill almost anything with impunity. It didn’t matter how much we loved it, at some point it would wither and die (all except for a plant my wife had kept for years and pretty much neglected, but still it somehow thrived despite us, like some wilful shrub which had a point to prove). But things slowly started to change. My father-in-law left gardening

equipment in my garage, he even does gardening for us when he visits so we have to keep up out of a sense of shame. It transpires that he really does know what he’s doing and the garden looks better because of all the things he tells me to do.

And now my evenings are spent checking out pinterest boards of ideas for the garden, whether it be insect farms, bird boxes, reclaimed wood or hipster salvage that will transform my garden into an eco-space. I find myself checking out mowers whenever we are in a garden centre and wondering how big the garden needs to be before I can have one of those ones you actually drive.

I’ve even started admiring the weave of Premier League pitches and wondering how to get such great patterns on my own lawn.

Both my wife and I freely admit we have an awful lot to learn, and whilst the kids are willing to enjoy playing in the garden they don’t yet want to put in the hard graft.

For our wedding last year, friends of ours gave us a rose bush that would blossom as our marriage grew which was another nudge in the direction of doing more outside.

And the benefit comes of an evening when I can sit on the patio with my feet up and beer in hand, looking over the work we’ve done. It’s quite a nice feeling, all told.

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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A New Kitchen For Christmas Apologies for talking about Christmas so early, but now is the time to start the exciting journey of planning a new kitchen or bedroom in time for the celebrations.

Since opening its showroom in Beeston over a year ago, Dream Doors has developed a strong reputation for value and quality in kitchen and bedroom refurbishments.

Part of a franchise, Hilary and husband Jon had an amazing first year winning the New Stars for 2018 at the annual Dream Doors conference.

The beauty of choosing Dream Doors, the UK’s leading kitchen make-over company, is the peace of mind that you are working with a company that has been transforming kitchens throughout the UK for over 19 years. You’ll get that genuine personal touch from locally minded people and the strength of an established brand.

With Christmas only a few months away there has never been a better time to give your kitchen or bedroom a new lease of life. The team at Dream Doors Nottingham are on hand to help make the process as simple as possible.

Forget hard sales tactics, the experienced team will offer an honest, helpful service. Whether you’re looking to freshen up your kitchen by just changing the doors or you want a complete redesign, they are on hand to help.

Dream Doors are now proud to include a brand new collection of fully fitted and sliding wardrobes and bedroom furniture alongside their high quality kitchen and bedroom refits.

The advantages of sliding door systems are well known - maximising storage, with unrestricted access while taking up no extra floor space. These doors come in a wider range of materials and finishes than you could imagine, allowing you to put them together in any combination you like, and creating a beautifully practical look that is uniquely yours.

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They are main suppliers for Samsung and NEFF kitchen appliances, which they have on display in their showroom.

Dream Doors are registered with Nottingham Trading Standards and they are registered waste carriers, so they take every step to recycle their waste wherever they can.

“We project manage every installation whether that is a worktop swap or a totally new kitchen with the latest appliances.

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Change course.

Big changes shake things up.

It’s time to change course and a golden opportunity to do so will sweep into your life this month, and FAST. Be poised and ready to take advantage of what is offered to you, because it can have a lasting, positive impact on your life. Education is key, so any chance to learn something new, or refine a skill, is most welcome.

Big cards representing big changes grace you this month, so expect the unexpected and be ready to roll with it. In truth, you’ve become a little bit bored, dare I say, of the status quo anyway recently, so this isn’t actually bad news at all. Wherever you’ve felt a little bit listless or fatigued, trust that things are going to shift dramatically very soon.

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Leo, Aries, Sagittarius

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Love life is on the up.

Rediscover what was lost.

You realise something significant either about your current relationship, or the kind you’d most like to be, and this proves to be a positive turning point for your love life. We make our own luck, we set our bar at the level we think we deserve, so you are in control of your relationships, and you CAN make them much better.

You start to understand just how…

An important relationship in your life, which has either been lost or has faded recently, can be restored to its former presence and power. The key is to make up your mind how you feel about this person, be honest about it, and seek to find fun and laughter with them again. You have many shared interests and pleasures, and this is what makes your connection work. You can rediscover what you thought was lost.

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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There’s something wildly romantic about spires of flowers thrusting up through the other plants.

Their shapes add drama to a border by contrasting with lower growing plants without looking out of scale. Stems clothed in flower fill the gaps between bushier plants, take the eye away from fences and walls behind and create movement as they wave in the breeze. They are well worth the extra effort when staking is required. These are some of my favourites.

The classic spire-shaped flower is the delphinium with large flowers clothing the tall stems up to 3ft / 90cm tall. They traditionally came in every shade of blue, although now you can get white, pink and cream varieties. Delphiniums love a sunny spot and a free-draining soil enriched with lots of well-rotted muck or compost. They will need staking as the flower stems are heavy and they also need protecting from slugs and snails when they start growing in spring.

On a smaller scale are veronicas which range in height from 3ft / 90cm down to less than 9in / 22cm. One of my favourites is the glossy-leaved Veronica gentianoides which is palest blue. This lovely 1ft / 30cm tall plant will grow in good soil in sun or shade. Even lovelier is the variety Tissington White. Slightly taller is Veronica Pink Damask with lovely rose-pink flowers in mid-summer.

The taller cousins of veronica are veronicastrums that reach up to 5ft tall and have airy, often branching spires. These rarely need staking in my garden and I love their silhouettes against the sky.

They come in shades of white, pink and blue and are easy to grow in most soil types in a spot that gets some sun. My favourite is the delicately shaped Lavender Tower.

Verbascums (mullein) come in a big range of pastel colours. There are many good seed mixes you can buy like Southern Charm which is a mix of pastel shades. Chaxii Album (white) is also easy from seed. Watch out for the caterpillars of the mullein moth in late May that can quickly devour the leaves and flowers if left to their own devices.

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by Gloria Morgan

This is Britain and this is summer time, so it’s bound to be wet – isn’t it? Set a date for a picnic, organise a garden fete, put on an outdoor show, and what happens? Right. It rains. And this year we have had some record-breaking downpours.

Some places are wetter than others, of course.

Statistics tell us that, on average, the driest town in our rain-washed shires is Cambridge.

Interestingly, the next least wet place is Oxford.

It is good to know that undergraduates at both our great universities have an almost equal chance of keeping their academic gowns dry.

But forget a summer barbeque on Dartmoor, where it is three-and-a-half times more likely to rain than in either Oxford or Cambridge.

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If you fancy heading south then picturesque Newquay, on the north coast of Cornwall, has plenty to commend it. It’s known for its sandy beaches and strong Atlantic surf. But these delights come at a price. The weather there is twice as wet as Lowestoft.

As a more northerly holiday spot you might fancy Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales, which belongs to the National Trust. At an altitude of 377 metres above sea level it is the highest lake in the United Kingdom with stunning scenery all around. But the water in this lake is constantly topped up by rain coming down from the sky, so you might want to take your umbrella.

You’re twice as likely to get dry weather having a paddle in Blackpool.

If you enjoy rummaging around small, oldeworlde towns then you could do worse than visit Forres in Scotland, which is on the way to Inverness. This is a very artistic community and many times winner of the “Scotland in Bloom” award for its beautiful flower displays.

The weather is drier there than in Edinburgh, or Aberdeen or Dundee.

Should you relish the sea voyage across to the Outer Hebrides or the Shetland Islands, then be prepared to pack your waterproofs, as you will be going to the wettest places in Scotland.

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We’re used to our weather and when we are determined to enjoy the great outdoors nothing will stop us, come rain or shine.

Whether it is the friendly rivalry of a village cricket match, the glorious pageantry of the Edinburgh Tattoo, homage to Shakespeare with an open-air production in the park, a gymkhana at the local county show, Morris dancing in the street, lovingly tended private gardens opened to the public . . . at all of these we will take our chance with the weather and embrace it as part of our day out.

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If you are familiar with this franchise to any degree, you know exactly what you are in for. And for the dozen of you out there that do not, John Wick is a non-stop train of excellent action that is tightly choreographed with immensely brutal results. You are treated to one inventive action set piece after another. The pacing of Wick 3 is fast, exhilarating, but never too exhausting, with just enough room between action scenes to give each one time to shine.

From the effortlessly cool music to the visual tone of each shot, whether it be in the scorching desert or the blood stained streets of New York, every aspect of this movie is dripping with an infectious style that is like no other on the market right now.

But let’s be honest, while it is obvious that the returning cast of Reeves, Ian McShane as the Continental’s hardworking manager, and Lance Reddick as Charon, the hotels closest answer to Batman’s Alfred, are perfect for their roles and shine in every scene they inhabit, the real star of these films is the ball kicking action.

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