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Fingers crossed this year we will get lucky with the weather. There are plenty of events listed in the magazine (and on the website) to keep you busy over the next couple of months whatever the weather.

Also in this edition win tickets to some fabulous shows and cook some recession busting recipes all from one chicken!

As always please keep in touch with any community news. We love to hear from you.

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Nottingham NCT Nearly New Sales Where you can sell and buy nearly new clothes, equipment and toys for your little ones. Our 2013 sales are: 13 July: Beckett School, West Bridgford 14 Sept: Ravenshead Village Hall 23 Nov: St Judes Church Hall, Mapperley

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SPICE Girl and stage sensation Melanie C is inviting wannabe specs wearing superstars in Nottinghamshire to compete for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2013 title and a holiday to St Lucia.

Melanie has teamed up with Specsavers and anti-bullying charity Kidscape to bring specs wearers into focus at the Oscars of the glasses world.

Janet Archer, store director at Specsavers in Hucknall, says: ‘We see so many people in the store who look absolutely amazing in their glasses. The Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition gives us the opportunity to prove that glasses are fabulous at any age by celebrating the specs wearers right on our doorstep who wear them with pride and plenty of style.’

To be in with a chance of meeting Melanie and scooping the biggest accolade in the specs-wearing world, male and female specs wearers can enter the competition online, www.specsavers.co.uk/loveglasses, via Facebook, www.facebook.com/specsavers, or at their nearest Specsavers store.

There are four age categories – 16-24; 25-39; 40-59 and 60+, plus a Facebook favourite voted for by the public. A winner from each category will win a VIP makeover and will attend the grand final in London, where the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year will be announced.

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Help Raise Money For Cancer Research ng magazines very own Cat Hedges and daughters Leah, 13 and Lily, 4 are running in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life at Holme Pierrepont on 11 Aug 2013. They hope to raise lots of money for family and friends affected by this horrible disease.

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Guided Walks Are Here Again

The 2013 edition of the Notts Guided Walks Programme is now being distributed round Nottinghamshire’s libraries, visitor centres, parks etc. It contains 159 short and medium guided walks, led by experienced ramblers and compiled from the programmes of the County’s leading walking clubs and organisations. This total includes many fascinating wildlife walks at Attenborough, the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Wilwell and other well-loved sites.

For those new to walking or trying to regain their health, the programme also contains even more short ‘health walks’ with contact telephone numbers for 13 centres around the County.

The A5 booklet is free, as are most of the walks. If you cannot obtain one (and cash limits the number printed), you can find all the information on the partnership’s web-site at www. nottsguidedwalks.co.uk Get fit, get slim and enjoy our countryside!

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Nottingham Centre (National Trust)

Spring/Summer Update

Spring is sprung (at last) – time to get out and about with National Trust Nottingham Centre, a friendly organisation which offers a variety of activities.

The winter programme ended on April 25th with a talk by Stuart Bramwell, an indomitable climber, on the mountains of the UK and Europe. His story of our mountain heritage was accompanied by some beautiful and dramatic photographs.

Talks will start again in September. The summer months are packed with other activities – excursions to places as far afield as Sandringham and Beverley, Yorkshire, a selection of walks, and holidays in Kent and London.

The Local and Family History Group offers its own extensive programme to such places as Nottingham Park Estate, and the 14th century Grantham House (a National Trust property).

Some trips are shared with the Garden Interest Group, such as the visit to the St.Ann’s Allotments.

The Gardeners are also off to the RHS Gardens at Harlow Carr, near Harrogate, one of the highlights of their summer programme.

As an organisation affiliated to National Trust, the Nottingham Centre gives money annually towards amenities at Trust properties and the acquisition of new ones. Members were delighted to learn recently that the Trust has acquired Stoneywell, an Arts and Crafts style house near Bradgate Park in Leicestershire, and hope to visit it soon.

To join the Nottingham Centre the fee is currently £5 and £4 for additional family members, but you must be a member of National Trust.

For more information contact the membership secretary Mrs. Heather Brooks, tel. 0115 9436272, email:heatherbro@aol.com or the Nottingham Centre website:www.nottinghamnt.co.uk

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Community Produce Market Seymour Road Baptist Church (entrance off Ruffs Drive, Hucknall)

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Rumbletums Cafe Signs Up To The UK Wide Coffee Packaging Recycling Scheme People of Kimberley and Broxtowe Borough are encouraged to support this new initiative by taking their coffee packaging waste to the Coffee Packaging Brigade Collection Box at Rumbletums Café to reduce the impact on local landfill and raise funds for Rumbletums Kimberley is one of the first locations to join a brand new nationwide recycling scheme set up by Kenco and TerraCycle called the Coffee Packaging Brigade, which aims to save coffee packaging waste from landfill. A collection box for local people to drop off all brands of coffee packaging waste to, is now situated at Rumbletums Café on Victoria Street in Kimberley, with all funds being raised going to Rumbletums Ltd, for each piece of coffee packaging waste collected by the local community. These funds will be used to fund their work with young people with learning disabilities.

Cresswell Crags is hosting a colourful exhibition by a local artist inspired by the archeology of Cresswell Crags.

The aim is to enable local communities such as those in and around Kimberley to come together to save as much coffee packaging waste from local landfill to be recycled, whilst raising money for good causes. The coffee packaging waste will be recycled into generic plastic products such as park benches, watering cans and waste bins.

The exhibition is open until September.

Cresswell Crags Visitor Centre Crags Rd, Welbeck, Worksop, S80 3LH FREE admission All works are for sale www.justinenettleton.com

Local people are now able to drop their waste coffee refill bags, coffee bean bags, single serving coffee sachets and coffee jar lids of any brand off to the collection box between the hours of 10am to 3pm Tuesday to Saturday.

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Community Diary If you run a group or club and want people top know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-forprofit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email info@ng5.org.uk Freeward Thinking...100 types of beginner 6 month language courses online - £24.50 PTTLS Level 3 - 1 week intensive: Freeward Thinking...from Arabic to Zulu. www.freewardthinking.com Tel: 0115 9352 080

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.

Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents and let the kids play with other Spanish speaking children? Then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details email:bestwoodcountrypark@hotmail.co.uk or visit our discussion forum website at www.bestwood-country-park.co.uk Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541.

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.

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.

Kimberley Bowls Club - We are looking for new players and whether you have bowled before or not doesn’t matter, just come along and join in. Club members will be around to assist and answer questions. All equipment provided.Access to the green is by the side of the Hama Medical Centre, 11 Nottingham Rd, Kimberley or call Steve on 0115 927 9911 Brinsley & District Art Group - is seeking new members. We 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.

Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied.

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

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 Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Joy on 07790 624374 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Kung Fu - Mondays - 7pm - 8.30pm at Temple Centre, Nuthall. £3.50 per lesson. First lesson FREE. Friends of Colliers Wood - Environmental work and community events at Colliers Wood, Moorgreen. Meet at Durban House on second Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen on our website www. friendsofcollierswood.org.uk Kimberley Farmers Market - Ist Saturday of month. Toll Bar Square, Newdigate Street.

Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham - everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.

N.W Notts Ramblers Association - Meet 3rd Sunday, monthly.Walks mainly in Derbyshire. Bus collects anywhere from Ruddington to Heanor. Only £9. To book a seat or for more information call Trevor Bower on 01773 716760.

Kimberley and Heanor Bridge Clubs - meet in the Schoolroom at Mansfield Rd Methodist Chuurch, Heanor. Car park at Howitt St entrance. Kimberley club meets 7pm, Tuesdays and Heanor club meets 7pm, Fridays. Both clubs welcome new members. For more details call Chris on 01773 710081 or Carmel on 01773 718929.

Kimberley Association of Artists - invites new members to attend our weekly meetings at Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley School, Newdigate St, Kimberley. We meet 7pm til 9pm every Monday (except bank holidays). Contact Ann Wheat on 07944 487278 National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Tues in month 7pm-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org Kimberley Pensioners - meet every Wednesday from 2pm til 3pm at the Parish Hall, Newdigate St, Kimberley. Bingo, entertainers etc. Only £1, includes tea and biscuits. All welcome. For more info call Anne on 0115938 5362.

Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to April weekly on Thursday at 7.45pm at Eastwood Conservative Club. For information please call Roy Walters on 0115 927 8879 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.ssae.org.uk The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant. org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com

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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Zumba - Riverside, Bulwell on Tues at 7.45pm, Snapewood Community Centre on Wed at 6pm. Beginners welcome.

£4.50. Call Karen on 0790 5375067 Zumba Gold - low impact, easier to follow. Suits many including beginners to exercise and those with joint problems or hip replacements. Temple Centre, Nuthall on Tues at 10.30am; John Godber Centre, Hucknall on Tues at 2pm; Snapewood Community Centre on Wed at 9.30am. £4. Call Karen on 0790 5375067. www.zumbanottskaren.co.uk Nuthall Friendship Group - at the Temple Centre, Nuthall. Mondays 12pm - 3.30pm. Contact Jane 07794 980578.

Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room.

Entrance fee. Refreshments. April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy; May 28 - Graphology - Pam Brown; June 25 - Crystal Therapy - Denise Pole; July 23 - Biomechanics - Libby Upton;. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

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 Judith on 0115 953 1695.

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.

Greasley Minors Welfare Ladies Section - for women who wish to embark on a new path, take up a new interests/hobbies.

Monday evenings 7pm - 9pm at the Greasley Minors Welfare. Meeting one week, dance the next. New members welcome.

For more information call Eileen on 01773 764371.

Broxtowe Sport Walking Football - the same as a normal game of football with only one difference, players can only WALK! For more information call 0115 917 3572 or check our www.broxtowe.gov.uk/olderadults Community Choir - pop, soul, rock, RnB. Wednesday’s 6.45 - 7.45pm at Brinsley Parish Hall, NG16 5BY. £4 weekly fee. No audition process. For more information contact Charlotte: 07581 020 959, mail@charlottebullock.com. www.charlottebullock.com

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. You can dance to your own ability and express yourself through creative movement. Come along to make new friends, meet & socialise with others. For more info call Norma Riley on 01773 786797.

Iyengar Yoga - A whole body workout. Tones, strengthens, improves posture, aids quality sleep. St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. Thursdays 7pm-8.45pm. £6. Contact debthomas@ntlworld.com Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at St Margarets Church Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome.

For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm 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 who are interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house etc). If you want to know more please contact us through our website at www.greasleyplayers.co.uk”.

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.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.

Indoor Car Boot Sales - Kimberley Holy Trinity Parish Church will hold an indoor car boot sale on the last Saturday of every month over winter. April 28th. For more details ring 07765106610 or 07847472358.

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 £1 includes refreshments & raffle.

Very friendly group, all welcome. Call Maureen on 01773 762742.

Kimberley Shokotan Karate Club - Tue 7-8pm (beginners), Thurs 6-8pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm at the Temple Centre, Nuthall, NG16 1DP. £2.50 per session. For details call 075844 20606 or 07547 382677 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.

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 0115 938 4676.

Ilkeston U3A - started this year. Why not join now and help it develop? Monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, starting 10am at Trefoil House, Dale View, Ilkeston, DE7 4LD. For further information email: ilkeston.u3a@ btinternet.com or call 0115 932 3711.

Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in St Leornard’s Community Centre, Wollaton Village for a programme of talks on all aspects of natural history. Saturday outing/walk also monthly. Call Pat Price for more info: 0115 938 4965 or email: graham.birkett@ntlword.com Broxtowe Walk and Talk - Interested in walking? Broxtowe Walk and Talk provide weekly free walks across the Broxtowe Borough including Awsworth, Cossall, Giltbrook, Kimberley & Moorgreen. All of the walks are run by friendly and enthusiastic walk leaders. To order a free leaflet or for further info please visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/walking or call 0115 917 3711.

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The Trouble With Antiques by Gloria Morgan Even if we never set foot in an auction house, or go on-line to bid on e-bay, most of us will have seen at least one edition of a show on TV featuring antiques. The subject is enormously popular, as both viewing figures and the huge turn-out of people seen live at these events will testify.

How old, is a moot point. The terminology is a mine-field.

In this country, traditionally, to qualify as an antique, an object has to be at least a hundred years old. In North America the definition is much looser. There, practically any piece of bric-a-brac, which we might consider fodder for a jumble sale, is called an antique.

‘Vintage’ denoting something 40 or 50 years old but still in relatively good condition, generally applies to clothing. Talk about cars, and you’ll need to use the word ‘classic’. Things recently produced, but harking back to an earlier era, get the label ‘retro’.

I don’t know if I’d be willing to lug an old wardrobe that belonged to my great grandad half way across England to a stately home, clutch it in my arms as I shuffle forward in a line trailing half way round the grounds, on a boiling hot day, for two minutes with an expert, probably off-camera.

Except – except, that I would be given a professional valuation of my family heirloom.

For the first time, I would know what it was worth. And I could dream.

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MUSICAL roundup The Grand Central chorus...

An invitation to sing with us

It is still busy, busy, busy for the Chorus. After the sell out show at Loughborough in April, and the national convention in Bournemouth at the beginning of May. As current champions they did not compete, but opened and closed the competition and featured in shows on Saturday and Sunday. In July there is the international competition in Toronto.

On Saturday the 8th June, there is another show at the Long Eaton Silver Prize Band Hall, Salisbury Street, NG10 1BA. It will feature the Chorus and two quartets, one of whom “Homespun” won a bronze medal at the recent convention and EMUS, the Erewash Musical Society Youth Group plus one other act to be announced. This is the last performance before the adventure in Toronto. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are £5 available from Bryan on 0115 946 3803.

Sponsorship is still being sought from East Midland businesses. There are three levels, Gold (£1000) Silver (£500) and Bronze (250), Nelson on 07967091202 is the man to call if interested or e-mail as below.

If you would like the Chorus to entertain you then contact Peter on 01530 243822 or e-mail as below. Any number of singers can be provided from four to forty. Fees are negotiable. Quality is guaranteed.

See the website www.grandcentralchorus.com for up to date information. The e-mail address is publicity.gcc@gmail.com.

Rehearsals are at Harrington School, as above, every Wednesday. If you are a potential singer, sponsor, booker or just curious you will be welcome.

The Community Choir The Community Choir is a new and exciting female singing group open to all ages and abilities. You don’t need to audition, have any prior singing experience or any knowledge of reading music... you just need to love to sing! It is about getting together and having fun with some well known songs. The choir sings RnB, Pop, Soul and Rock classics adding in some harmony and solos along the way. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and explore your singing ability. Rehearsals are every Wednesday at Brinsley Parish Hall from 6:45pm – 7:45pm. If you would like any further information, please contact Charlotte on T – 07581 020 959 or visit www.charlottebullock.com

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Fascinated as a child by magic it was inevitable that Martin Shaw would eventually entertain others with sleight of hand tricks. Martin ran a disco in 1992 with a great collection of music. This opened up a whole new world to him.

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

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk

to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers.

Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 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 parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last 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, faceto-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david. hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org.

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 and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information.

Indigo Kids - is a charity & support group for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their parents/carers and siblings. We have the Autism Resource Centre (The Arc) to help or just for a chat and a cuppa. We offer activities, youth club during school time and day trips during holidays. It is a safe place where the kids are not judged. We have a Parent Partnership Service drop in session every other week during school term. email: indigokids@live.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490.

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.

Nuthall Pheonix Community Group - Open to anybody. Trips, bingo, speakers & much more...Meet every Friday between midday & 3.30pm at St Patricks Church Hall, Back Lane, Watnall Rd, Nuthall. Lunch provided but not compulsory. To join call Linda on 0115 938 2650.

Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: rachael. ravenlock@nottsdeaf.org.uk 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 Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

Breathe Easy Nottingham West - Welcomes people with all forms of lung disease giving support for carers, friends & family.

Twice weekly exercise class, Tues & Thurs 11-12, PLumptre Hall specially designed for respiratory/cardiac patients. Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1.30pm-3pm at Eastwood & District Victory Club, Walker St, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EN. Call Teresa on 01773 769068.

Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - Are you a woman living in the Broxtowe Borough? Are you or someone you know experiencing/ have experienced domestic violence? Do you need information, support or simply want to talk to someone about your experience? If so, we can help. Please call our supoprt line: 01773 719 111/text: 07914 634190 (Mon-Fri 10-1pm).

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

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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 Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

Breathe Easy Nottingham West - Welcomes people with all forms of lung disease giving support for carers, friends & family.

Plus weekly specially designed exercise group every Thursday. Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1.30pm-3pm at Eastwood & District Victory Club, Walker St, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EN. Call Teresa on 01773 769068.

Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - Are you a woman living in the North Broxtowe area? Are you or someone you know experiencing/have experienced domestic abuse? Do you need information, support or simply want to talk to someone about your experience?

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

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. - a furniture recycling scheme to collect unwanted furniture in good condition and deliver it to those who need it, for a small charge; and a befriending scheme in which volunteers visit isolated people usually weekly. We also need more volunteers to help us run these schemes. Please contact Susan on 01773 535255 or email: manager@ evbvols.org.uk for more details Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) 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 Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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 SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nuthall Memory Group - a support group for people with dementia and their carers that meet fortnightly on a

Wednesday at the Temple Centre - 10.30am. Games, activities & refreshments, mutual support & friendship including outings in the summer! Telephone Kate on 9278326 for more details of tghe group or 951 9717 for meeting dates.

Age Concern Eastwood - over 50’s luncheon club. Contact Adele at the Colin Dyson Centre: 01773 714 596.

Come along, meet new friends and enjoy delicious food: Mon to Thurs - 10am to 3pm

Eastwood Neighbourhood Watch - hold packed quarterly meetings. Come and air your concerns. This is your voice in the community! Email: keith.longdon2@ntlworld.com

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

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 - support for literacy and numeracy difficulties by specialist teachers. Adults and children welcome,

we can help with dyslexia, dyscalculia & other learning difficulties. We can provide revision techniques, study skills, organisation & memory strategies for school or the workplace. We can also do assessments & training. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for further details & a free consultation.

Crossroads Care East Midlands Eastwood Support Group for Carers - a carer is someone who provides help and 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 and their friends are welcome to come along, meet new people, make new friends, share your experiences, learn from others, relax and enjoy yourselves. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at Eastwood Volunteer Centre, Wellington Place, Eastwood, NG16 3GB - 1.30 to 3.30. For more info call 0115 962 8920.

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We have raised an amazing £3645 this year. This would have not been possible without your help. We are very grateful. MANY THANKS, ANNE

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Members of a Charity and Fundraising Committee enjoyed a thank you reception at the Town Hall, Beeston in May for their help in raising over £12,000 for two local charities.

Past Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe (2012/13), Councillor Margaret Handley welcomed the group to join her for sandwiches, tea and cake to thank them for their hard work in helping her raise the fantastic amount for her chosen charities, the Royal British Legion Nottinghamshire and the Ryan Lee Trust.

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If you are able to give 2 hours a week on a regular basis and would like to know more about the role of the volunteer befriender or other volunteer opportunities then please contact the Volunteer Officer on 0115 9343800. Or email volsnottinghamshire@ alzheimers.org.uk

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Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe (2012/13), Councillor Margaret Handley and her Escort John Handley are joined by members of their Charity and Fundraising Committee, (from left to right) Ann Whyte; Councillor David Grindell; Debbie Jacks; Freeman Peggy Wainwright; then Deputy Mayor, Councillor Iris White; Councillor John Booth and Jean Booth.

A host of fundraising events took place during Councillor Handley’s year in office, including a Hog Roast and Barn Dance, an Italian and Opera evening, a Craft Stall and a Tea Dance, culminating in the annual Red Carpet Charity Ball and Civic Night at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel which was attended by over 360 guests last month.

Councillor Handley said: "I am delighted to have raised this money for these two worthy charities. I have been overwhelmed by the support I have received during my fundraising and the fantastic amount raised is a credit to the dedication and generosity of my Charity and Fundraising Committee who gave their time and support throughout my year in office.”

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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Fancy Kids Parties - Princesses, pirates, games, magic and more available for your party or event. See www.fancykidsparties.co.uk or call 07970 402189 for more information.

FREE Buggy Walks - Broxtowe Sport are providing free buggy walks this spring & summer around Colliers Wood. Every Monday (except bank holidays) starting on 15 April until 2 September. Meet at the Horse and Groom pub car park at 10.30am. Walks last about 1 hr. Keep fit and make friends!

Walks are led by a qualified walk leader. Booking essential. Contact Broxtowe Sport on 0115 917 3572 or emailL sport@broxtowe.gov.uk or go to www.broxtowe.gov.uk/newmums BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com.

Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical & modern music! Come and see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. Check out our website www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael on 01636 702054.

Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.

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

Scout Association - 0115 952 3617 Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Nottinghamshire HQ - 987 7220.

Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) yrs. Monday & Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm.

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Nuthall Rainbows - Meet every Wednesday at Temple Centre, Nuthall from 5pm - 6pm. Call Jenny for more details on 0779 5551050 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.

Kimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Kimberley Parish Hall, Newdigate St, NG16. Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only). From birth to 5yrs. For more info call Laura on 07985 167088.

New Horizon Tots - Parent and toddlers group, Assemblies of God, Nottingham Rd, Hilltop, Eastwood, NG16 3GR. Thurs 10am-12noon. For more information call 01773 768100

St Johns Pre-School - operate from New Basford Community Centre, caring for children aged 2 5 years. We can offer up to 15 hours of funding dependent on circumstances. For more information contact Lynette on 0115 924 9569.

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.

Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £6.60 per child. Outdoor play area with seating.

Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info.

Hucknall Judo Club - meet Wed 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome.

Rumbletots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group - Rumbletots Cafe, Victoria St, Kimberley. Tues 1pm - 3pm.Free to participate. Special offer £2.50 for tea/coffee & cake in the cafe.

For more info call 0115 945 9421.

Greasley Baby and Toddler Group - A friendly group, meets Monday mornings in term time for play, singing, crafts and fun! £1 entry includes refreshments.

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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM Eastwood Police Station Nottingham Road, Eastwood Tel: 101 ext: 855 4864

From Sergeant Andy Browning...

KIMBERLEY POLICE ROOM Neighbours can breathe a sigh of relief after a house in NEWDIGATE STREET Newthorpe has been boarded (Kimberley & Watnall)

your home vulnerable to thieves.

If you decide to go out into the garden or upstairs, make sure you lock your doors – it only takes seconds for a thief to go into your house and steal your belongings.

Tel: 07525 989435 laraine.holbrook@ We had numerous reports at nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk the property, from urinating in

Shed security is also important as the items in there can be extremely valuable and yet easily accessible due to the flimsy wooden construction.

The tools, if stolen, can also be used to break into your house.

Simple steps can help to put off potential thieves; • Fit a tough pad bar.

• Fit strap hinges secured with coach bolts.

• Chain items together or to a ground anchor with a good quality chain.

• Make a note of serial numbers and mark property. You can register your belongings on www.immobilise.com • Use security lighting.

• Fit a battery-operated alarm.

In your shed, home and car, make sure that you don’t leave anything on display to tempt passers-by.

up, after being at the centre of causing local antisocial Tel: 07525 989434 behaviour. The house closure paul.toon@nottinghamshire.pnn. took place after officers and police.uk Broxtowe Borough Council took PCSO Laraine Holbrook (7168) the case to court.

PC Paul Toon (2446)

the street to the tenant having an aggressive attitude to neighbours and throwing noisy parties. Just because it was a privately rented home didn’t mean we could let them get away with it. Thanks to a lot of hard work by our officers and the council, the judge decided to issue a closure notice and now no one will be living in the property for at least three months.

This is a warning to anyone who is a bad neighbour that we can and will take your house off TEMPLE CENTRE, you.

NOTTINGHAM RD, NUTHALL It’s a great result, particularly (Nuthall) for people living in the area, PC Paul Maltby (1159) who will now be afforded some Tel: 07525 989436 peace to get on with their lives. paul.maltby@ Quality of life is very important nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk and we work to protect that PCSO Neil Reddish (8053) by trying to reduce crime in the area, but we do need your Tel: 07525 989437 help. neil.reddish@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk With the weather warming up it’s tempting to fling the PCSO Zoe Dring (8806) windows open and carry on with Tel: 07595 074191 zoe.dring@nottinghamshire. the housework or gardening but make sure you’re not leaving pnn.police.uk

GILTBROOK RETAIL PARK SECURITY OFFICE, GILTBROOK (Awsworth, Cossall, Giltbrook & Newthorpe) PC Dean Spalding (2457) Tel: 07525 989 428 dean.spalding@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk PCSO Martyn Barsby (8911) Tel: 07525 989 429 martyn.barsby@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

We have made some good arrests to reduce crime in the area but we need your help to keep your property safe.

If you have any information about crime in the area call us on 101.

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THREE WAYS WITH CHICKEN

Quite often I buy a whole chicken which can easily provide my family with three delicious meals and plenty of stock for freezing and making into soups and stews. These recipes are equally delicious with left over roast chicken, however I find poaching the bird keeps the meat moist.

For a 2kg chicken (£7.40 from Beechdale Butchers)- place it in a large saucepan and add 1 carrot, 1 onion (halved), 10 peppercorns and 2 bay leaves. Cover with water, bring the lidded pan to the boil and simmer for about 1hr 30 mins. Remove the chicken and cool. Drain the cooking liquid. This is great stock and can be frozen in plastic soup containers.

Then get all the meat off the bones and divide up for the recipes.

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South Indian Curry Sauce

2 tbsp sunflower oil 4 cloves garlic - finely chopped 2” piece ginger - peeled & grated 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 onions - finely chopped 12 curry leaves 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 3 or 4 green chillies - chopped 4 tomatoes - chopped 400ml coconut milk 350g chopped chicken salt to taste chopped coriander

method

Heat the oil in a large shallow pan.

Add mustard seeds, when they start to pop add onions, garlic, ginger & curry leaves. Cook gently until onions are soft. Add turmeric, coriander & chillies. Cook for a minute then add chopped tomatoes and salt and 2 tbsp water. Stir well and cook until tomatoes are soft (about 10 mins). Add the coconut milk and chicken, stir well and warm through. Serve with chopped coriander. (serves 4-6)

Chicken & Chorizo Pasta Sauce

225g chorizo -sliced 1 onion - finely chopped 1 tbsp tomato puree 2 400g tins tomatoes 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped 1 green chilli - finely chopped 300g cooked shredded chicken tabasco (optional) salt & black pepper

method

In a non stick large pan fry the chorizo slices until browned.

Remove with a slotted spoon and put to one side. Add onion, garlic and chilli to the pan and cook gently in the oil from the chorizo until onion is soft. Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 mins then add the tinned tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and chicken to the pan and warm through. Season to taste. For a bit more heat add a dash of tabasco. Serve with pasta. (serves 4)

Chicken Noodles

1ltr chicken stock 225g shredded chicken 1” ginger - grated 1 clove garlic - finely chopped 300g noodles - any you like 2 tbsp frozen peas 3 spring onions 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 red chilli - sliced (optional) 2 pak choi - cut base & use whole leaves

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Heat the stock in a large pan.

Add the garlic and ginger.

Bring to the boil then simmer for 5 mins. Add noodles, peas, spring onions, pak choi, chicken, soy sauce and simmer for 5 mins. Divide between two bowls. If using, sprinkle with chilli to serve. (serves 2)

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