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Now the nights are lighter and flowers are blooming it feels like summer is well and truly on the way!

pets 6 looking good, feeling great

With warmer days, our thoughts turn to bbq’s and picnics. Abby, aka the Fishwifes Kitchen has kindly given us some delicious recipes to try. Get that BBQ cleaned!

Thanks to everyone who has sent in their reader questionnaire (last edition). We will be publishing results in the next edition. One suggestion was for a sports page - thanks to Vinnie this will now be a regular feature.

eat, drink & be merry! recipes free time community diary a helping hand

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helping hand directory

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home and garden sports focus crossword sudoku classifieds safer neighbourhoods business, IT & finance

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kids 67 useful information 68 puzzle solutions 68 kids diary 69 index / list of advertisers 70

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The previous life of Frankie the cat, rescued during a snowstorm by local charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit, is less of a mystery than why he has been waiting over a year for a home – as are fellow felines Ginny and Chester.

Incredibly, these three long-termers are still being fostered, with Frankie’s carer explaining: ‘Frankie’s a healthy 3-year-old and perfect company, so we’ve no idea why he’s so overlooked.’ Abandoned Chester at about 4 years old is the perfect ‘gent’, whilst 6 year old affectionate Ginny craves attention.

All three are “snap” FIV/FeLV blood-tested, for which they are clear – wormed, fleatreated, neutered, micro-chipped, litter trained plus vaccinated. Each new owner needs to continue the vaccinations.

To offer one of these loving cats a home, contact the Adoption Officer on 01159985063 after 6pm. This number must not be used for any other enquiry type or emergency – or email this volunteer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible.

The charity recommends its cats stay indoors for 6-8 weeks for bonding time plus are kept in at night. All potential adoptions need successful homechecks, with no rehoming on or near busy roads except for indoor cats.

Entirely reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs FIV cat, plus larger breed and male dog, fosterers. It does not cover healthy strays/unwanted pets, but neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds needing veterinary help. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For full details, including Ginny’s and Chester’s pictures, visit www.animalaccident.org.uk.

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The Secrets of Healthy Ageing The ultimate aim of growing old should be to have energy to drive your kids crazy. If for no other reason, then to repay them for those unruly teenage years.

Thanks to science, there are some good indications as to how you can age without giving up your zest for life. Here is what we know so far:

A small amount of alcohol may help Before you reach for that bottle of wine, notice the small amount. According to a large, cross continent, population study, light drinkers live on average 3 years more than abstainers or heavy drinkers (1).

Cheers to that.

Physical activity Moving 3 times a week may afford you 6 more disease free years with your loved ones (l).

6 more years. Imagine how many teenagers you could annoy in that time?

Less of the sweet stuff The older you get, the more efficient you become at storing, rather than using energy (4). Since sugar is the easiest energy source, eating less may mean you store less too.What’s more is that sugar has been found to accelerate ageing and the development of certain diseases (5).

This doesn’t mean you can’t have sugar ever again but maybe just address whether those two sugars in your tea are really necessary.

Stay positive According to research, optimists stay healthier for longer (6).

Thus, it turns out, laughter IS the best medicine.

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Fatty acid balance We all know fish is good for us and what we now also know is that omega 3 fatty acids may help the brain cope with ageing (2).

Sadly, it isn’t enough just to eat some fish. The ratio of fat from fish vs fat from other sources (or fatty acid balance) should be considered.

Ideally, aim for 1 portion of fish for every 3 portions of “other” fats (3). Other fat sources may include meat, nuts, seeds, butter, cheese & dairy products.

O’Doherty MG, Cairns K, O’Neill V, Lamrock F, Jørgensen T, Brenner H, Schöttker B, Wilsgaard T, Siganos G, Kuulasmaa K, Boffetta P, Trichopoulou A, Kee F (2015) Effect of major lifestyle risk factors, independent and jointly, on life expectancy with and without cardiovascular disease: results from the Consortium on Health and Ageing Network of Cohorts in Europe and the United States (CHANCES). European Journal of Epidemiology, DOI: 10.1007/s10654-015-0112-8.

2. Denis I, Potier B, Heberden C, Vancassel S (2015) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and brain ageing. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 18: 139-146.

3. Simopoulos AP (2008) The importance of the omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratio in cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Experimental Biology and Medicine, 233: 674-688.

4. Zafon C (2006) Spend less, live longer. The "thrifty aged" hypothesis. Medical Hypotheses, 67: 15-20.

5. Ott C, Jacobs K, Haucke E, Navarrete Santos A, Grune T, Simm A (2014) Role of advanced glycation end products in cellular signalling. Redox Biology, 9: 411-429.

6. Chopik WJ, Kim ES, Smith J (2015) Changes in Optimism Are Associated with Changes in Health Over Time Among Older Adults. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 6: 814-822.

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Summer 2016 Talks will begin again in September.

However, members have a variety of excursions, walks and holidays to keep them busy during the summer: Wed 13 July: Eyam Hall (NT) and the Cascades Garden Mon 15 August: Yorkgate Garden and East Riddlesden Hall Thur 23 June: visit to The Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire.

June 28: The Local and Family History Group visits include the National Civil War Centre in Newark Fri 15 July: A highlight of the Garden Group’s activities will be a visit to the garden of Stuart Dixon, of Radio Nottingham August 1: Flintham Museum, with guided walk Sept 1: Nottingham Civic Society Heritage Walk New members are always welcome to join this friendly organisation which supports the work of the National Trust. To find out more contact the Membership Secretary, Barbara McDonald, 17 Yeoman Avenue, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8XB or call 0115 9757800 or email: bmcdonald351@ btinternet.com

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Nottingham Emmanuel School student wins tennis scholarship in Sacramento!

Nottingham Emmanuel School student Eban Straker-Meads has won a prestigious place at a tennis academy linked to California State University Sacramento (CSUS) to play tennis full time next year.

Eban, who is 17 years old and a student at West Bridgford’s Nottingham Emmanuel School says that he is looking forward to the challenge of the intensive training he will receive and hopes that it will lead to a fully funded scholarship for the academic year 2017/18. “I’ll be leaving for Sacramento in August to start my training and will stay with a host family. I would love to be a professional tennis player and hope to advance my skills while I am there.”

Eban already does some coaching after school and will look to develop a wide range of skills during his time in California. He will play for 6 hours a day and will represent the University tennis team during his stay.

Eban’s mum and avid supporter Heather Straker says that the family are proud of his achievements and are thankful that his school has supported his talent.

Nottingham Emmanuel School Teacher of PE and Sixth Form Achievement and Pastoral Manager, Joseph Irons said that the school is very proud of Eban. “He has always demonstrated an outstanding talent in all racket sports, whether that be table tennis, badminton or indeed tennis. His hard work and dedication since year 7 has then driven him forward to be the outstanding tennis player he is today, representing the school in each year group. I am delighted that this has been recognised by a leading US university and I hope we one day see him playing on the professional tennis circuit.”

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Neighbourhood Watch WBNWG 1975 – Origin of Neighbourhood Watch (NW) – Seattle USA 1985 – Start of NW in Edwalton and parts of West Bridgford 2002 – NW schemes in West Bridgford, Edwalton and Gamston joined to form the West Bridgford Neighbourhood Watch Group (WBNWG) The NW schemes are run by coordinators who are their schemes’ representative members. The WBNWG is a well established, well structured group, that aims to participate in initiatives to improve and sustain the effectiveness of NW. It works in close collaboration with Nottinghamshire Police and Rushcliffe Borough Council.

The group discusses general NW matters and specific local issues such as problems of theft, burglary, antisocial behaviour, incorrect treatment of people and loneliness.

Advice (endorsed by the Police) on safety and security is produced in leaflet form and made available for coordinators to distribute to their schemes.

A very important aspect of NW is communication between the neighbours and their coordinators. For the NW to function properly there should be an established link amongst the NW coordinators and between the coordinators and the Police.

For those seeking further information about Neighbourhood Watch, a visit to each of the following websites is recommended:www.wbnwg.co.uk - The West Bridgford Neighbourhood Watch Group www.nottswatch.co.uk - NottsWatch www.ourwatch.org.uk - Ourwatch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

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Oaks restaurant and bar is well situated in the heart of Nottingham. They serve simple, locally sourced meat cooked over a wood fired grill, and boy do they do a good job!

As you would expect from the name there is an abundance of oak everywhere. From quirky tables and chairs to the walls! Large chandeliers of candles, along with the open flame grill, give this place a really cosy, relaxed feel. Service was friendly and attentive and Marcos, the manager, made sure all the customers were well looked after.

This is the second review where the toilets are a must see - must be the new thing!

The menu, while not massive, is well chosen. In our opinion, better to have a select few choices but done well, than a huge array of mediocre offerings.

To start, we had some lovely quail Scotch eggs and a real beauty, baked Lincolnshire poacher cheese with toast. Despite many attempts, we have been unable to replicate this at home.

We followed this with a tasty honeydew beer and black pepper chicken that has clearly been well marinated and king prawns with herbs and chilli which was really impressive. The grilled chicken bites and hand-cooked chips were “like no other chicken we have ever tasted” according to the children - high praise indeed!

Even the desserts are made with locally sourced ingredients. We enjoyed apple tarte tatin with toffee apple ice cream along with a selection of other delicious ice creams.

Liquid refreshments are chosen with equal care. There is a great selection of craft beers and for all those cocktail lovers out there, the restaurant’s range of unique cocktails is available for just £4.50 each between Monday and Friday – happy days!

OAKS also has several other offers during the week. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays diners can enjoy Rump Day – an 8oz Sirloin steak, handcooked chips and a glass of wine for £13.50. Diners on Saturdays can soak up the weekend from 12pm till 4pm with Bottomless Brunch, a choice of tasty brunch options with the option of unlimited Bloody Mary or Prosecco. The restaurant also offers a special Sunday roast menu, where kids eat free and meals start from £10.

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29th July

Go Al Fresco!

Summer has finally arrived and it’s time to head out for bit of al fresco dining. Who doesn’t love a picnic or “pique-nique” as it first appeared in the 1692 edition of the “Origines de la Langue Française”. The piquenique was a kind of French version of the “bring your own” style meal, with everyone contributing a course or wine.

The first reference in English in 1748, suggested the “picnic” was a meal eaten outdoors but a more elegant affair than the traditional farm-worker’s meal eaten during a break from the harvesting. Whatever its origins,

most of us can’t resist the lure of a sunny afternoon in the park or by the river. The challenge for us, of course, is the Great British summer weather. As soon as the sun comes out and the grass is dry enough to sit on, we need to be ready to seize the moment, grab the picnic rug and head out.

Take a break from the traditional cheese & pickle and meat-paste sandwich staples and try one of these really simple, but a bit special, picnic suggestions to make the most of those fleeting summer days.

Abby Brennan is a café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor.

You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com

Picnic Sandwich Loaf This is one of my favourite picnic sandwiches, inspired by the young Irish singer and foodie, Donal Skehan. It is a bit more effort than your usual butty but well worth it (amount of filling does depend on the size of your loaf!)

1 long ciabatta loaf, sliced in half lengthways Handful of baby spinach leaves Few slices of roasted red pepper from a jar 4 slices prosciutto or Serrano ham Handful of basil Ball of Mozzarella, sliced Half a red onion, finely sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp Dijon mustard Slice the ciabatta loaf in half lengthways, brush with olive oil on the cut surface and place, crust side down, under a hot grill for a few minutes until slightly browned and lightly toasted.

Put the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and mustard in a bowl, then whisk them together until combined.

Drizzle the bottom slice with about half the dressing and then arrange the rest of the ingredients in layers, starting with the spinach and red onion.

Drizzle over the rest of the dressing

and place the other half of the ciabatta on top. Press down on the sandwich to squash all the layers together, wrap in greaseproof paper or baking parchment and tie it together with string.

If you have something suitable to place on top for half an hour (I used a heavy wooden chopping board) that helps to stop the sandwich coming apart when sliced.

Cut and serve in slices for the perfect picnic snack

Easy Lamb Koftas If you have a portable BBQ or can find a disposable one, add a hot dish to your picnic with these really simple Koftas.

500g minced lamb 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander Handful of chopped fresh Coriander 3 fat garlic cloves crushed 2 tsps dried Chilli Flakes (or chopped fresh red chillies) 1 tbsp chopped mint Salt and freshly ground black pepper oil for brushing Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine well.

Divide into 8 balls, then roll each ball on a board to form a sausage shape.

Thread onto 4 metal skewers and brush with oil. Cook on a hot griddle or on your portable

barbecue for 4/5 mins each side.

Ensure the meat is well sealed before turning to ensure they don’t stick to the grill. Serve with natural yoghurt, salad and flatbreads.

Portable Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake How do you transport a cheesecake in a picnic basket?

Easy, make it in jar!

150g buttery biscuit (I used Fox’s Butter Crinkles) 150g cream cheese 150g double cream 5 tbsp icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 500g raspberries 6 smallish lidded jars (jam jars for example) Blitz the biscuits to crumbs in a blender or place in a freezer bag or similar and crush with a rolling pin.

Divide the biscuits between the jars.

Whisk the cream cheese, cream, 4 tbsp icing sugar and vanilla extract until softly whipped.

Tip half the raspberries and the remaining sugar into another bowl and purée with a fork. Ripple the purée through the cream and divide between the jars. Top each cheesecake with remaining raspberries, secure the lids and chill until it’s time to go. Transport in a cool box or bag.

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NG2 Community Diary

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 £5+vat (150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Just Friends West Bridgford - a friendly club for anyone aged 55+ who is lively minded and unattached. Club night is last

Thursday of each month (except 17 Dec) at 7.30pm at the Community Centre on Walcote Dr (off Greythorn Dr), West Bridgford, NG2 7GY. For more info call Lillian on 0115 846 2225 or visit www.justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com Salsa Dance Lessons - for beginners & improvers - Tuesdays 8pm - 9pm at West Bridgford Methodist Church, Patrick Road, NG2 7PQ. Contact Jane on 07779 605092 or email: salsa-baile@btinternet.com National Women’s Register - is a ladies’ group that meets in members houses. We do a variety of activities inc. lunches, discussions on a wide variety of topics, walks, games evenings, telephone treasure hunts & cinema visits. October meetings: 8 Oct - watch a film adaptation of a book. 22 Oct - discuss the book & it’s adaptation to the big screenr in a book group type format. Further information can be found at www.nwr.org.uk. Or contact Elaine: evbrown@btinternet.com Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - for people who want to make new friends, have some fun, take gentle exercise and learn how to square dance. We meet every Thursday at The Old School, Cropwell Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843 West Bridgford Tai Chi - Chen Style. Classes every Thursday 7.30pm - 9pm. Free starter evening. At West Bridgford School gym. For more info please email: alanparr@waitrose.com

West Bridgford Table Tennis Club - learn to play TT in a safe, friendly atmosphere at Rushcliffe School every Friday evening from 6pm onwards. Group coaching from UKCC Level 2 & 4 coaches. For more info call Phil Lewis on 0871 6417391 or visit www.tabletennis365.com/westbridgford 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.

The Nottingham Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - meet Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Nottingham Emmanuel School, off Wilford Lane. Classes are friendly, socialble and it keeps you fit! No need for a partner. For more information call 0115 920 8071.

Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every two weeks on Thursday eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850.

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

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.

Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 9404147.

Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.

Friendship - new group for people on their own to make new friends. Only criterion is a positive outlook. Respect, honesty & kindness essential. No charge. Contact Sheila: inthepink0784@yahoo.co.uk Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities, train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School, all are made welcome.

Call Pauline on 07980 917523

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 Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thursday at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ from 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit our website: www.gemconnection.org for more information or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome.

Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday

evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343.

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

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National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot.

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.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks & hosts an informative talks programme each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities & events please visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/category/gedling or contact Gay Wood on 0115 920 5940 Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook.

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 Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. 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 Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. Meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331.

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

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 Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come and try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available on premises. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.org.uk 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.

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Calverton. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 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 see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s.

We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk 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.

Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734

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Tai Chi for the over 50’s - friendly daytime classes in West Bridgford, every Monday and Wednesday. Tel: Joy Parsons on 0115 974 3542 or visit www.taichi-joy.co.uk for details.

Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk.

Kindred Spirits at Age UK Notts - over 150 social activities a month in and around Nottingham, including coffee mornings, day trips, walks and exercise classes to name but a few! Call 0115 841 4473 to find out more.

Phoenix Friends Group - we are a thriving group of SINGLE outgoing, young at heart people mostly over 50 years of age, who enjoy a wide range of activities. If you are interested in forming new friendships & boosting your social life we would be delighted to hear from you. No membership charges. For further details email: phoenixfriendsgroup@aol.co.uk New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com

The South Notts Flower Club Edwalton Church Hall, Wellin Lane NG12 4AP

14 June - “Inspired by Constance” by Glenda Bream 12 July - “Timeless Classics” by Pat Billings Meetings start at 7.30pm. Visitors £6.

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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

Tai Chi For The Over 50s - friendly daytime classes in West Bridgford, every Monday and Wednesday. Tel: Joy Parsons on 0115 974 3542 or go to www.taichi-joy.co.uk for details.

The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383 Interested in Learning Bridge? Or want to return? - West Bridgford Bridge Club meets at Edwalton Golf Centre - 7pm every Monday night, for duplicate bridge. For more details contact Shiona Dawson at shionadawson@gmail.com

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally &

internationally through volunteering & fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.

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, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Wilford Racquets Badminton Club - welcomes new members. We play Wednesday evenings at Nottingham Emmanuel

School, off Wilford Lane. For further information please contact Cherry on 0115 846 1634 or Richard on 0739 884 2647.

Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on

Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.

Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield.

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

The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Lindsay Morgan Hall,

Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley, NG3 6FY. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus

Rushcliffe ‘Move & Mingle’ Health Walks - free, safe, sociable walks with trained leaders to help your health & wellbeing.

Every week in Lady Bay, Ruddington & Cotgrave. Email: rushcliffemandm@gmail.com, visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk or phone Duncan on 07969 330846 or Simon on 07976 631194

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 Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome, including potential members. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecity.net Carlton Male Voice Choir - is currently looking for beginners and experienced singers to join the choir in concerts in the UK and abroad. Wives travel too. For details call 01623 471401 or 01623 633881 or www.carltonmvc.org Poppy Folk Club - we meet monthly in the upstairs room at The Poppy & Pint. Usually on either the 2nd or 3rd Sunday in the month. See the website at www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk or telephone Julie & Phil on 0115 981 2861. Sunday 19th June we have a song and music session: Sunday July 17th we have a concert with Granny’s Attic.

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free time Lady Bay Open Gardens Announces Miniature Garden Competition The popular Lady Bay Open Gardens is celebrating its 25th anniversary and will be opening its gates on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July 2016 at 2pm.

If you've been before, you'll know what a great day out it is for all age groups.

We are hoping for over 20 gardens to be open during the weekend and you're likely to see small cottage gardens, vegetable plots, beautiful roses, herb gardens, wildflower meadows and formal landscaped gardens.

There will be plenty of entertainment and wonderful refreshments over the two days including live music and cake and plant stalls. The money raised will be donated to Lady Bay Community Fund as well as all the various charities nominated by garden owners.

Enter the Miniature Garden Competition!

Visitors and garden residents are invited to enter the Miniature Garden Competition which will be running on the Saturday of the Open Gardens weekend. Entries are to be taken to 2a Seymour Rd in Lady Bay between 10am - 11am on Saturday 2nd July. Categories include Infants, Juniors, Secondary School Pupils, Groups (eg family, friends) and Adults. The winning entries can be seen throughout the afternoon. For further information please contact Maureen and Andrea on mitchell164@hotmail.com.

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Even greater circulation for the Notts Guided Walks booklets

Such is the growing demand for the Notts Guided Walks booklet, its circulation for 2016 has been pushed up to nearly 7,000 across the County, backed by a comprehensive web-site.

Once again generously funded mainly by the Big Lottery, the Partnership has distributed its booklets to County and City libraries, information centres, visitor centres and country parks throughout the County. Most of the walks are short – up to about 4 or 6 miles, but with a few of 7 to 8 miles. As the booklets contain a large section of Health Walks for less able or recovering walkers, many health centres will receive copies too. These shorter walks are taken by trained leaders and organised by the county boroughs as part of a national scheme.

Each of these guided walks will also be featured on the Notts Guided Walks’ website at www.nottsguidedwalks.co.uk which is updated with new walks during the year.

It contains several well-illustrated selfguided walks in attractive areas for those who prefer to walk at their own pace, using downloaded instructions. Click on the ‘SelfGuided’ section of the web-site for further information.

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ng2 - helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 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 NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer 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, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected 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 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 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 Memory Café - held at Lutterell Hall, Church Drive on the 3rd Thursday of the month 1pm - 3.30pm. Friendly, informal & welcoming place for anyone with dementia & their carers. For practical info & emotional support. For more info contact the Alzheimer’s Society, Castle Heights, 72 Maid Marrion Way, NG1 6BJ. Call 0115 934 3800 or 0115 934 3811 or email: nottsdass@alzheimers.org.uk. This is a free service. Free parking & refreshments are available.

Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-to-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org.

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

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 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 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.

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.

Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153

Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or

Alison: 0115 962 1153.

Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday od each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100

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 Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.

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 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.

Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the UK Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the Nottingham area Helen@preventunwantedpets.co.uk reg charity: 702569

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For study looking at the impact of lifestyle factors on health status If you are 18 yrs + and have pain, please get in touch Miss Rebecca Dorsett msxrd2@nottingham.ac.uk

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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.

Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers, bingo & party days. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959 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 or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. 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 e: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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 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 and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm Dizzy Self Help Group - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings take place between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360 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 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 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

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

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a helping hand Local hospice manager wins deserved national recognition!

Assistant Area Retail Manager Sue Bekhet from West Bridgford has been awarded with the title of Retail Employee of the year by Hospice UK in the annual Hospice UK Retail Awards. Sue has been a wonderful and committed part of Nottinghamshire Hospice for over 22 years and the service she has given has been invaluable to supporting the hospice.

As Retail Employee of the Year 2016, Sue has been instrumental in the success of the division. Sue has consistently gone the extra mile for retail operations, as well as working hard to increase the profile of retail within the hospice, and introduced new ways of working that have improved day to day working.

Sue said “I am proud, honoured and completely shocked at winning this prestigious award! I accept on the behalf of the entire retail team and the hospice as a whole. We work hard to support the people of Notts who seek end of life care and I feel blessed to be working alongside such an awesome team.”

The retail division has been a key part of income generation for the hospice. Notts Hospice is very proud to offer free end of life care services to adults in Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire. We are only able to provide care thanks to the work of retail and fundraising to generate the resources we require.

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Easylink – making the City more accessible!

Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council have launched a new and accessible network of Easylink buses for people who may struggle using existing local bus and tram services.

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nother season, and another failed attempt at a play-off spot for Nottingham.

Inconsistent results were the prime factor, only being able to string together 3 victories at most throughout the season. The year ended on a high however, the Green and Whites thumping Cornish Pirates 55-33, including a hat-trick of tries for winger Iongi. The British and Irish Cup was no different – Nottingham failing to move off bottom place in group 4, finishing with 1 win and 1 draw.

With departures comes arrivals, and new Director of Rugby Simon Beetham was not hesitant to bring in fresh faces, alongside a notable returnee in hooker Jimmy Stevens.

James Stephenson and Ollie Evans both join from Ealing Trailfinders and Jersey respectively, and 28-year old Ben Hooper adds to the dominant front-row. Nottingham’s fifth signing comes in the shape of Jordan Coghlan from Munster, who racked up just 8 appearances last season on his developmental contract.

Aside from the players, Head Coach Martin Haag (leaving to coach the England U20 side) has been replaced by Irishman Ian Costello, who joins Nottingham from PRO12 side Munster, where he was assistant coach and in charge of both kicking and defence.

Nottingham enter the 2016/17 Championship with a new coach, new players, and surely a new mind set to reach the dreamy heights of a top four finish. It hasn’t happened since 1991, but maybe, just maybe, the Green and Whites might make a return to the top flight in the upcoming season.

Dan Mugford leaves for Premiership side Sale Sharks whilst prop Conor Carey departs for Connaught. Speaking about the departures, operations director Chris Simon said: “The fact that Conor will be playing in the PRO12 next season and Dan in the Premiership, just goes to show the clear developmental pathway we have here at Nottingham and this is something that will continue to be at the heart of what we do here at The Bay.”

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From Russia With Love - A glorious selection of Soviet inspired music!

Saturday 16th July 7pm Djanogly Recital Hall, Nottingham NG7 2RD Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door, including wine and nibbles, from Windblowers 0115 9410543. Donation to Rainbows. www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk

Bestwood MVC Concerts Saturday 11 June

CONCERT FOR THE RNLI ST WILFRED’S CHURCH, CALVERTON Commencing – 7.30pm

Saturday 9 July THIRD BULWELL ARTS FESTIVAL VENUE – To be agreed Commencing – To be agreed

Saturday 23 July BESTWOOD MVC CONCERT RAVENSHEAD VILLAGE HALL Commencing - 7.30pm

Belper Town Wind Band Players Wanted Players of all brass, woodwind, double reed and tuned percussion instruments are welcome to join our concert wind band. We rehearse on Tuesdays from 7.15pm at the Zion Church Openwoodgate in Belper. Just turn up, make your self known, and bring your instrument, as there are no auditions.

We are a very friendly bunch of all ages, with a variety of different backgrounds in music. After a small probationary period a decision is made on membership, and you can then decide on whether you want to be part of a group, who are working to promote music in and around the community. Music is fun so come along and enjoy yourselves.

For further details please contact Membership Secretary (Mr Eric Moore) on:- 07855231112

Carousel Singers' Summer Concert celebrating 25 years of singing

Saturday July 2nd

at Grangewood Church, Grangewood Road, Wollaton Tickets £7 to include light refreshments tickets can be obtained from choir members or on the door All proceeds to Grangewood Church and the Air Ambulance.

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have recently celebrated their 18th Birthday and National Bronze Medal achievement with two amazing shows which were held in Long Eaton.

The ladies performed to a full house at both the matinee and evening performances, one of which was attended by The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Val Custance and from Cheshire, the Ladies Barbershop Association’s Chair, Brenda Rothwell .

The audience were treated to Gem’s most recent addition to their repertoire which was an amazing rendition of 1980’s group, To To’s, “Africa” complete with the rain, thunder and lightening, with even a little bit of beat box thrown in too.

Gem Connection always welcome any interested ladies to their Thursday rehearsal evenings which are held at Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton.

From 7 30pm.

More information on the chorus can be sourced from the web site at; www. gwmconnection.org

At our recent Charity Concert “Here Come the Girls” on Saturday 9th April and Sunday 10th April, at Brinsley Parish Hall, the Community Choir raised £1,500 for PASIC (Patients Association for Seriously Ill children)

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT

If you would like more information about the choir please contact either Charlotte Bullock 07581020969 or Nicky Norman 07956955105

The Come & Sing at Bottesford Church on Good Friday 2016 raised £1,020.13.

This has been sent to the Syrian Refugee Appeal.

Deborah Davies, Cranmer Company of Singers and Bottesford Church would like to thank everyone for their support.

Nottingham Bluecoat Singers and friends present "Songs for Maggie's", a charity concert in the gardens of Strelley Hall in aid of Maggie's Centre.

Sunday 10th July 2016 @ 6.30pm.

Tickets £15, afternoon tea available from 4pm for £7.

A choir of over 60 members joined by professional soloists Sarah Helsby Hughes, Dawn Foxall and Nick Sales will perform pieces from Opera, musical theatre, and traditional choral music.

For tickets order online at www.maggiescentres.org/ourcentres/nottingham, or email Jennifer.Hillary@maggiescentres.org or ring 0115 9382323.

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‘Adult members of Girlguiding have as much fun as the girls, and joining us is a positive move in so many ways,’ says Wendy Walker, who, as Division Commissioner for West Bridgford, is inviting would-be volunteers to get in touch to find out more.

‘We provide all our leaders and helpers with training, mentoring and experience, which add up to invaluable transferable skills,’ Wendy continues. ‘Being an adult member of Guiding also opens up an amazing social world, with endless opportunities to meet people and make new friends. But, above all else, you just can’t beat knowing you’re really helping young people to get the most out of life!’

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These can’t be taught solely in the classroom – they are life skills which require practical experience and maturity.

However let’s look at the biggest benefits: • Financial – Earning a small income can boost confidence and also teach young people to live within the limits of their pay cheques.

• Budgeting – Students earning their own cash instantly get a lesson on spending money wisely.

The wisest will save some for a rainy day whilst the not so savvy will rush out to buy the newest iPhone or must have trainers.

• Time Management – Working part time as well as studying tends to make youngsters better planners. They learn to balance their priorities; sometimes skipping fun activities in order to finish their responsibilities.

• Experience – Sometimes students find themselves working in part time jobs that introduce them to their chosen career after school or college is over. This allows them to gain commercial experience and get to know a network of people within that field.

If paid employment can’t be found then why not consider volunteering? It will add weight to your CV and demonstrates a willingness to work. Go online to search for local opportunities or contact Nottingham Community & Voluntary Service: www. nottinghamcvs.co.uk/volunteering/find-opportunities Over the age of 16 young adults are entitled to a minimum wage – you can find further information on this on www.gov.uk In today’s competitive jobs market having qualifications is not enough. Employers are looking for candidates with a good work ethic, communication skills and a level of maturity. It’s a much easier transition for a youngster with previous workplace experience. © Helen Jones

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Review: y r n e H e r o Hardc - The Movie s e m a g o e Vid Do you remember when you were 15? Your hormones were all over the place and you began to upgrade your entertainment viewing from ‘kids shows’ like the amazing 1990’s Spider-Man series to more mature, adult content. All you want is to have your mind blown by an action extravaganza.

A no holds barred, insane, intense, gory experience that grabs you by the eyeballs and doesn’t let go till its final climactic battle of awesomeness. Now ladies and gentleman they have done it! They have put that mind blowing, smile inducing, balls to the wall crazy experience on the big screen in a full on feature movie. And it is beautiful.

Hardcore Henry’s story is a simple one. Filmed in the first person, you are Henry. With your memory wiped, you wake up in a lab after a terrible accident and to save you, your scientist wife has made you into a cyborg. All is well until the villainous Akan crashes the party, kidnaps your wife to make an evil army of cyborgs like you and wants to kill you.

So what are you going to do about it? Kick some major ass in the most spectacular and brutal of ways of course.

The fact that the whole film is in first person is not only impressive from a technical and innovative standpoint, even with the slight dizziness that comes from being at the forefront of such high speed, bone-crushing movement, but putting the audience in the shoes of Henry creates an immediate and surprisingly strong connection between the films hero and the wide eyed viewers.

The editing in the whole film is expertly crafted so you almost never see the seams of how this film was put together. Being in first person all the time makes it a bit hard to cut away from a scene to the next without making it a jarring experience for the audience. But this film somehow uses the natural movement and momentum it gains throughout to fuel the well placed cuts so you never feel lost or confused and the unstoppable pace is never allowed to falter or stumble.

The choice of music in this film is fantastic. The songs are appropriately fast paced and get you incredibly pumped for the combat ahead. In-fact the music selection is so good, one song choice literally had me laughing out loud at what was about to take place on its opening notes and will forever be imprinted in my mind as one of the best lead up and epic fights in film history.

So in conclusion, if you’re a fan of action in any way, shape or form and are fine with everything that comes with an 18 rating, then you owe it to yourself to see this film. Its action is mind blowing in all the right ways, brutal, bloody, insane and heart pounding. The film rapidly cranks up to 11 and never comes back down and I loved it.

Hardcore Henry = 9/10 © Sam Burton (aged 18)

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WEST BRIDGFORD POLICE STATION Rectory Rd, West Bridgford NG2 6BN YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM Neighbourhood Policing Sgt. Sgt 564 Harvey Smedley Team Phone No. 101 Ext 810 6145 PC 1218 Adrian Bradshaw Tel: 07702 141705 PCSO 8133 Sherrylee Sampson Tel: 07702 141707 PCSO 9035 Jennifer Buggy Tel: 07702 141722 PC 952 Kevin Murphy Tel: 07595 074314 PCSO 4781 Jodie Turner Tel: 07824 457222 PCSO 4780 Emma Williams Tel: 07894 482984 PC 946 Mark Hallam Tel: 07702 141571 PCSO 9651 Lisa Bee Tel: 07525 226404 PCSO 8094 Jane Barker Tel: 07702 141575 PC 3063 Dave Blundell Tel: 07702 141944 PCSO 6328 Kelly Armstrong Tel: 07595 074351 PC 2640 Paul Henson Tel: 07595 011969 PCSO 4845 Luke Charlton Tel: 07702 141969

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New Text Messaging Service People living and working in three rural areas of Nottinghamshire can now receive news, information and appeals from their local police team straight to their mobile phone, thanks to a new text messaging pilot launched this month.

Nottinghamshire Police to share information with thousands of local people at the click of a button, bringing officers closer to the communities they serve and improving how they let local people know about the work being done to tackle rural crime in their area.”

Anyone living in the Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood areas can register to receive free text message alerts from officers about issues affecting their area, including information about recent incidents and advice to help them avoid becoming victims of crime.

The pilot will be run using the Neighbourhood Alert community messaging system which Nottinghamshire Police already use to share information via email with tens of thousands of residents and businesses across Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire Police have launched the pilot thanks to funding provided by the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping.

Mr Tipping said: “Many people living and working in rural areas struggle to receive information from their local police in a timely enough way to be able to protect themselves as they are so heavily reliant on unstable mobile internet connections to access information online, through social media and by email.

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business, IT & finance Nottingham Emmanuel students learn the secrets of a great career at KPMG Sixth form students from The Nottingham Emmanuel School have visited Nottingham’s KPMG offices to gain a valuable insight into the world of work and the skills required by potential employers.

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The opportunity for students to visit and spend time at the prestigious business was organised in conjunction with Teach First and Laura Eatherington, Sixth Form Progress & Destination Mentor at the Nottingham Emmanuel School.

The students took part in various workshops culminating in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style pitch where 3 teams competed to win over KPMG employees to invest in one of their ‘new restaurant’ ideas. The ‘Dragons’ said they were extremely impressed with the depth of thinking and professionalism demonstrated by the students.

Student James Clarke said that the information about the various schemes and routes into employment at KPMG had given him a better understanding of the workplace.

“The KPMG trip gave me an insight into what types of jobs are available in the tertiary sector. After visiting the Nottingham office, I have begun to grasp a better idea about what I want to do in my future and my desired career path.”

Some business students who attended are already planning to apply for the KPMG school leaver programme and overall the visit was deemed a great success. Student Caitlin Hill said she gained a lot from the experience, “I really enjoyed the KPMG trip, especially the Dragon’s Den task. It has made me think more about my future and the paths I can take after Sixth Form”.

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Greythorn Primary School pupils collect education boxes for fellow children in Syria

Nottingham Emmanuel School host huge Career & Employability fair

It is a story of one child giving a gift to another at Greythorn Primary School as pupils have collected together education boxes for children in Syria.

Together with the school’s local parish church of St Paul’s, 114 boxes have been collected containing writing and mathematics materials and colouring books and pencils, which will be sent to children in Syria with the help of the charity Hand in Hand for Syria.

Set up in 2011, Hand in Hand for Syria delivers aid in to the hardest to reach areas of Syria providing medical aid and the means for families to stay put in their country rather than fleeing. The charity also wants to encourage children to stay in education despite the very difficult conditions and this is where the shoe boxes with classroom equipment comes in.

Fadi Al-Dairi, Co-Founder of the charity said that the collection by Greythorn Primary School will mean so much to children in Syria.

“The children will be delighted and over the moon with the boxes because most of them have not received a gift for over 5 years.

Their families struggle to feed them and keep them warm never mind buying them a present. You should see their faces when our team distribute biscuits and chocolates sent from the UK and other countries in containers; they are like little birds trying to catch the food from their mother.”

The charity say that the boxes collected will now go to areas that are under heavy fire and where children refuse or cannot leave their homes.

Nottingham Emmanuel School has hosted a huge Careers and Employability fair for its students.

With 30 businesses and 200 guests the fair was deemed a great success and came at a crucial time for students thinking about the next steps beyond their education at the school. Representatives of colleges and universities, three branches of the military, banking, legal and accountancy firms were all available to help students gain an insight into the different career paths.

The school based in West Bridgford has an expansive post 16 provision and on hand to organise the event were the school’s student ambassadors who were able to talk to younger people about why they had stayed in education.

Student Hannah Harrison (Yr 9) said that she had found the information on offer helpful. “I want to do medicine or physiotherapy so I spoke to Nottingham Trent University. They gave me lots of useful information about what GCSE’s I would need and also some good contacts for work experience too.”

Andy Smith, Vice Principal at the Nottingham Emmanuel School said that the well organised event provided invaluable insights for attending students and parents. “We are delighted that Emmanuel can attract the support of so many local providers and feel it is testament to our reputation of developing high quality, ‘employment ready’ young people.”

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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 (150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Jo Jingles - fun music & movement classes for babies & children aged 3mths-5yrs. Locations include West Bridgford & Gamston. www.jojingles.com/nottingham or call Gaynor on 0870 900 4567 Abacus Toddlers - every Monday 10-11.30am, Gamston Village Hall, NG2 6QP. Suitable for under 5s & their families.For more info visit: www.abacusplaygroup.co.uk East Midlands Swimming Academy - offer lessons at our West Bridgford pool to all ages from babies to adults. Very small groups. Please visit www.em-sa.co.uk or call 01773 744899 where our friendly staff are waiting for your call.

Leahurst Road Pre-school - Leahurst Road (2-3 yrs) & Edwalton Extension, Vicarage Green (3-4 yrs). Contact us on 07941 616369 or leahurstroad@ntl.com or visit www.leahurstrdpreschool.org.uk Little Rockets Toddler Group - Lutterell Hall, West Bridgford every Monday in term time from10am11.30am. £2 per family. Unlimited free tea, coffee & biscuits. Soft play area, craft area, song time.

Contact: jenniferallen2230@icloud.com Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities, train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School.

All are made welcome. Call Pauline: 07980 917523.

The Hermitage Pre-school - Ruddington. Open Mon-Fri 9-12 term time only. Quality early years educatioin for chiildren aged 2-5. Tel Teresa Gough or Tracey Jukes on 07923 487030.

West Bridgford Methodist Baby & Toddler Group - open Wednesdays in term time 9.3011.30 & 13.30-15.00. £2.50 per family. On the corner of Patrick Rd & Musters Rd. Please contact familyworker@wbmethodist.org.uk for more info.

West Bridgford Baptist Church Toddlers - every Wednesday in term time 10-11.30am. £1 per child & adult (extras 50p). Free play, crafts & singing time. Contact Ann: 0115 981 0690 or family@ westbridgfordbaptist.church Unlimited Theatre Drama Classes - Wednesdays 6pm - 7.30pm at Heymann Primary School, West Bridgford. Spaces available for 8-12 yrs. www.unlimitedtheatre.co.uk St Giles Pre-School - term time only from 9.10am - 12.10pm + Thursday lunch club. Based in Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford. For more info call Justine on 07434 047956 or email: stgilesplaygroupwb@hotmail.co.uk Holy Spirit Baby and Toddler Group - every Thursday in term time 10 - 11.30am. Holy Spirit Social Centre, on the corner of Victoria Road and Melton Road. £1 per family. Please contact: holyspirittoddlergroup@hotmail.com for more info.

Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!

Edwalton Parish Church Toddlers Group - NG12 4AB. Meet every Tues, term time, 10am-11.30am.

We welcome all children & their carers for friendship & conversation. £1 per family. Free refreshments.

For more info: edwaltonchurch@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.churchedwalton.plus.com Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village NG6 8UN. Monday’s & Friday’s 6.30-7.30pm April to October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 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.

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.

Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.

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. For more info visit www. nottinghamoutlaws.com.

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39

Garage Repairs VSF

Travel Agents Forest Travel

19

46

Garden Rooms Crusoe Garden Rooms

49

Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Tindle Tree Care WRS Trees

44 48 62

Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping Artificial Grass For Less Aurora B & P Paving K & L Landscapes Littlegreen Landscapes Premier Paving Supergrass WRS Trees

45 33 29 37 53 35 27 62

Tuition/Courses Mobile Phone Helper

21

Will Writers Just Wills Rothera Dowson

25 2

Golf Clubs Oakmere Park

9

Windows/Doors/Fascias A & M Windows Acorn Windows RJS Installations West Bridgford Glass

53 51 35 43

Health & Fitness Footgolf Kiddy Krav Krav Magna

9 67 67

Home Improvements Chesters Jason Craddock Man about the House S & A Property Maint.

42 50 57 58

Joinery/Bespoke Timberwork Beecrofts 62

Domestic Appliance Repairs/ Sales C.Moore 57 N.A.R 58

Painting/Decorating Chris’ Decorating Paul Thorpe Paul Tinsley

50 59 61

Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains

30

Pest Control MW Pest Control

28

Driving Schools Neil Codd (LGV/HGV)

63

Electricians ADC Electrical LV Electrical Redhill Electrical

62 59 37

Plastering British Gypsum Richard Brooks Matt the Plasterer

48 57 62

Executive Car Hire Whites Executive Cars

19

Estate Agents/Lettings DMW JP Lettings Smooth Moves Tristram’s Lettings

47 31 4 1

Plumbing & Heating AE Gas Services CC Plumbing Coles P & H Domestic Plumbing Heatwell Notts Combi Service RB Heating & Gas

62 33 28 56 72 30 61

The Prince’s Trust

Programmes in Nottinghamshire The Prince’s Trust is a youth charity which helps young people get in to education work and training.

This is done through different programmes:

Get Started:

Week long engagement programmes run in subjects such as Football and Football stewarding.

Team:

A 12 week personal development programme to help build confidence and skills.

Get Into:

Work experience programmes run in sectors such as Retail, Hospital Services, Construction and Customer Services.

Enterprise:

Help and advice to become self employed.

To find out more or register your interest, call, or text “call me” to: 0436797253 E-mail amy.williams@princes-trust.org.uk Or visit www.princes-trust.org.uk Taking part in these programmes will not affect your benefits.

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk

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