NG2 Oct/Nov 2016

ng2

October/November 2016 Tristram's Lettings - Magazine Advert (April 2016).pdf 1 28/04/2016 13:13:21

Making management affordable

C

Our price...

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

5 star Google agent

0115 978 6825

tristrams.uk.com

£300 £35 Let only

set up fee

Fully managed any rental value

...What are you paying?

• £25 Cash • £50 Meal for 2 • Family Days Out • £100 Bar Tab • Theatre Tickets •

Delivered FREE to 15,000 homes and businesses.

RotheraSharp Solicitors

8 OfďŹ ces across Nottingham 250 Years of Legal Expertise Wills, Probate & Trusts Financial Services Commercial Property Dispute Resolution Employment Law Landlord & Tenant Property Residential P

Conveyancing Debt Recovery Licensing Family Law Motor Transport Personal Injury Reco Debt Recovery

One goal - client satisfaction

Freephone 0800 088 6271 enquiries@rotherasharp.co.uk | rotherasharp.co.uk 52 Rectory Road, West Bridgford, NG2 6BU

: 0115 870 8031  tom@patrickdavid.co.uk Visit our office at: 135 Station Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2AZ

A family run business…

..With 30 years of experience

MONTHLY MANAGEMENT FEES AS LOW AS 7%

TENANT FINDER FEE SET AT £250.00

TENANT FINDER      

    

Market & Advertise using all main portals Source suitable tenants Provide viewings and feedback Referencing and credit checking of tenants Draw up tenancy agreement Collect First month’s rent in advance and register deposit with DPS (Deposit Protection Scheme) FULL MANAGEMENT (INCLUDES ALL OF THE ABOVE) Monthly rental collection & deal with late payments and arrears Regular inspections with reported feedback Deal with all maintenance using our in-house team or your choice of tradesman Pay utility bills on landlord’s behalf if requested Check in and check out service on arrival and leave dates *If you have other specific requirements, there’s a good chance we can take them on* Just ask!

Dear Readers..

contents

Here at NGHQ we love the changing of the seasons. With the nights drawing in there is a real autumnal feel in the air. Check out the Fishwife’s Kitchen recipe pages. Delicious ideas using seasonal fruit.

If you have any little monkeys in your house why not enter the Go Ape competition in this edition for a chance to win a £100 Go Ape voucher.

Although we are reluctant to mention the C word too soon...remember the next edition is the Christmas special so if you want any festive events publicising please get in touch by 3 November.

Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah and Francine

free time 10 community diary 10-12 eat, drink & be merry!

14 recipes 16-17 special occasions

19

a helping hand 23 helping hand directory 24-25 looking good, feeling great 29 home & garden

31

safer neighbourhoods 42 classifieds 50-51 crossword 54 sudoku 56 business, IT & finance 70 kids 72 kids diary 72 further education 75 useful information puzzle solutions index / list of advertisers

76 76 78

- 100’s of designs - Free design & quote - 10 year guarantee - Family business over 20 yrs - We only use our own fitters - Honest pricing policy - All made in-house - Fit within 3 weeks of order - Installation within 1 day Book your free design visit now

0115 896 7463 Sliding Door Wardrobes & Bedroom Furniture Factory showroom, Southglade Business Park, off Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 9RA blu-1428 Sliding Doors Half A5.indd 2

19/07/2016 09:37 am

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

5

6

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

Let Total Home Improvements make your home a better home by providing the kind of service that you deserve.

BEFORE

We supply & install a range of products including; WINDOWS & DOORS IN:

AFTER

- UPVC - ALUMINIUM - TIMBER TRIPLE GLAZING UPGRADE NOW AVAILABLE

FASCIA, SOFFITS, GUTTERS CONSERVATORIES ORANGERIES CONSERVATORY UPGRADES CANOPIES & CARPORTS COMPOSITE DOORS BI-FOLD DOORS

T: 01773 714970 T: 01159 305858

E | info@totalhomeimp.co.uk W | totalhomeimp.co.uk

hav e co Since nv 2 Con er ted 013 we ov ser v ator er 500 y Ro ofs

0115 775 0 500

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 screen 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: marcf42@gmail.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 07816 417392 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 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 07973 872213.

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

NG2 Community Diary cont.....

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 10.30-12pm followed by lunch 12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. 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 The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com 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 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 Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011.

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 - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com

free time DID YOU KNOW THAT NOTTINGHAM HAS ONE OF THE BEST MODEL SHOPS IN THE UK?

RADIO CONTROLLED CARS • LORRIES • AIRCRAFT • DRONES • HELICOPTERS • BOATS • TANKS HORNBY RAILWAYS • SCALEXTRIC • PLASTIC KITS • PAINTS • BALSA WOOD AND SCENIC MATERIALS

Visit our Web site geedee-modelshop.com over 8000 items listed TEL: 0115 9412211 21. Heathcoat St, Hockley Nottingham, NG1 3AF THE CREATIVE QUARTER

NG2 Community Diary cont.....

Adult Ballet Classes - all ballet classes are unique, informative & rewarding. Classes are for all ages & abilities. Pay as you go. Every Wednesday & Friday at Poppy and Pint, NG2 5DX. For more infor: http://www.ladybayballet.com/ Contact by phone or email: ladybayballet@sky.com or 07541 456268 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 contact Hazel on 0115 981 5184 or Richard on 0739 884 2647 Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU entrance opposite former Fiveways pub. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. New members welcome, first 3 visits 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 Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. 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. lacecitychorus.org 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. Sunday 16th Oct we have a song and music session: Sunday 9th Oct we host Marc Block’s album launch party. Sunday 13th Nov we have a concert with Moirai. See the website at www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk or telephone Julie & Phil on 0115 981 2861.

free time

Nottingham Centre (National Trust)

Autumn 2016 The Nottingham Centre’s autumn programme continues into October with the following: October 13th: The National Forest, by Sam Lattaway. 2.15pm.

October 27th: Beyond the Rockies, by Malcolm Walpole. 7.30pm.

November 10th: The Gunpowder Plot, by William Ruff. 2.15pm November 24th: The History of Boots, by Judith Wright. 7.30pm All talks are held on Thursdays at The Nottingham Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission £3.00 members, £4.00 visitors.

The Nottingham Centre supports the work of the National Trust. New members and visitors are always welcome.

Call for a FREE BROCHURE Small family business Destinations to suit all age groups Local pick ups

Call in or ring for a FREE brochure

0115 926 3138

30 Redhill Road, Arnold The Dover Beck Flower Club Burton Joyce Village Hall 7 for 7.30pm - Visitors (£6) welcome

Oct 20th - “Season’s Greetings Halloween” - Linda Seabrook Nov 17th - “Here Comes Christmas” - Leslie Devalle For more information and tickets please call 0115

965 4745

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

13

Kerry’s Fresh:

Delivering to your area now!

The Kerry family have been supplying the people of Nottingham with fresh fruit and vegetables for 131 years. That’s an awful lot of apples.

But it is the next 131 years that boss Dean – the fourth generation of this popular local company - is thinking about with the launch of their brand new website.

Kerry’s are evolving and in late September will launch an online store that will offer delivery to homes and offices across Nottingham.

Dean said: “I am really excited to launch this new side of our business, along with my wife Gillian, son Aidan and the rest of the hardworking Kerry’s Fresh team.

“We pride ourselves on providing our customers with high-quality produce, and can now do that in a way that is convenient and still inexpensive for them.”

Customers will be able to choose from a variety of over 150 products, as well as a selection of fruit, veg and salad boxes, all at affordable prices.

Business boxes have been specifically designed to hold 50 pieces of fruit, separate from one another to ensure that they do not bruise and are in the best condition possible for when they arrive to brighten up your workplace.

Kerry’s will cater to the delivery needs of each business where possible. Home orders will be processed via postcode. Your area will be delivered to once a week, and your produce packed on the same morning to guarantee freshness.

Delivery is free on orders over £15. Home boxes range from £8.99 to £17.99, while business boxes start at £20, with the best seasonal fruit as optional extras for an additional £5. All NG readers are entitled to 50% off their first order using the discount code opposite.

The NG2 & NG3 delivery day will be a

Wednesday

Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness As summer draws to a close and the nights become longer, the smell of Autumn is in the air. Harvest Festivals are celebrated, many of us are making jam and chutney by the lorry-load to use up the last of the summer fruits and those green tomatoes that never ripen, as well as all the windfall apples, plums and pears.

Autumn also heralds a range of ancient festivals, Halloween of course, (the modern version largely imported from the US) but also a range of quirky local rituals that are still practised. In some villages, barrels of tar are set alight and paraded through

the main street, in some places cider is poured over apple tree roots and bizarrely dressed troupes ward off evil spirits with “Soul Cakes”. Halloween itself has its roots in a pagan Celtic festival “Samhain” and the Christian Festival of All Saints Day (All Hallows), when prayers were offered for the souls of the dead. Soon it will be Bonfire Night, with traditional toffee and warming soups and then, Winter will be upon us again.

Make the most of the season of “mists and mellow fruitfulness” with these seasonal recipes.

Autumn Berry Flaugnarde

Fig and Dolcelatte Tarts

What better time than the end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn to use up the last of the soft fruits and berries in this delicious and easy dessert. Not quite a true Flaugnarde and a bit like a traditional cherry clafoutis, this is cheap to make and perfect for using up a glut.

Fresh figs are a fantastic and under-used addition to the Autumn table. Their high sugar content makes them perfect to serve with something strong and salty, like blue cheese or prosciutto.

Ingredients A little softened butter for greasing 400g or so of mixed seasonal berries (or you could use plums) For the batter:50g ground almonds 2 tbsp plain flour 100g golden caster sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 250ml double cream Heat oven to 190oC fan or 170oC/ gas 5. Grease a 23cm flan dish or shallow pie dish (not loose bottomed) and scatter the berries over the base.

Place all the batter ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth, pour it over the fruits and bake for around 30 minutes until risen and golden brown. Serve warm with a drizzle of single cream.

(makes 6)

Ingredients 2 sheets filo pastry (22cm x 25cm square) A little melted butter 3 ripe figs 100g creamy blue cheese, I used Dolcelatte 1 tsp lemon juice 3 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped Sprinkling of ground paprika Preheat the oven to 190oC/Gas6.

Brush two sheets of filo with butter and place on top of each other.

Cut into 12 equal squares. Put the squares together in pairs on top of each other at a 45 degree angle (so they make a star shape). Press into the holes of a muffin tin or Yorkshire pudding tin.

Bake in the oven for around 6/7 mins or until just golden brown and crisp (keep a close eye as they are so easy to burn!). Transfer to a baking tray.

Chop the figs into small pieces and divide between the filo cups. Put the cheese, sage, lemon juice into a bowl. Mash down with a fork, season with black pepper, then spoon a small amount of the cheese

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

You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com

mixture on top of the fig. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Bake in the oven for a further 5 minutes or until the cheese has just melted.

Apple “in and out” pudding Ingredients (1 apple per person) 4 evenly sized Bramley cooking apples 75g unsalted butter 75g soft brown sugar approx 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, approx half teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 175g plain flour, cold water, 3 eggs, pinch salt, 450ml full fat milk (more or less) Pre-heat oven to around 200oC or 190oC fan oven.

Peel (or not) and core apples.

Cream together the butter and sugar and add the nutmeg and cinnamon, or whichever spices you are using. Fill the centre of the apples with this mixture and place them in a large buttered oven-proof dish. It needs to be a deep dish so the batter can rise to almost cover the apples. Blend the flour and salt with a little cold water and then add the eggs and enough milk to make a thick creamy batter (slightly thicker than a Yorkshire pudding batter).

Pour this over the apples and bake in your pre-heated oven for around 45 minutes, until the apples are soft and oozy and the batter is risen. It should have a golden crisp surface and a soft centre. Serve immediately, with custard or cream.

But beware, it will be

extremely hot!

Revolution Bar is situated in the popular Cornerhouse, positioned mid way down Forman Street. With a large spacious bar and eating area it is a great space that works as a bar and party venue at night and a lovely place to eat and enjoy a drink early doors. The al fresco dining area is the perfect place to watch the world go by.

and gives you £50 worth of vouchers.

There’s no getting away from the fact that this is a cocktail and late night bar as well as an eatery. After all they do claim to be the ‘Makers of the party spirit since 1996...’ However, they seem to be able to combine the buzz of the bar with a relaxed atmosphere for We ate early evening on a Friday and the diners really well. place was already buzzing with diners.

In case you are in any doubt, you’ll be There was a real mix of young and old and reassured climbing the stairs after the families alike, along with those having a loo that ….. “Everything’s going to be cheeky cocktail after work! alright” and to “Love life! Love Vodka” Revolution have launched a new menu Made me smile! that includes two courses for £10.95, Monday to Friday. We chose sharing nacho’s and the mezze platter to start.

These are part of the Happy Hour deal.

(Happy Hour is 5-9pm Sunday to Friday and includes 2 for 1 on cocktails as well as these sharing starters) For mains we had the mother clucker burger (huge!) and the lobster ravioli (my dream dish.) Both really delivered on all levels. Yum! The kids chose their usual pizza (great size) from the kids menu which is great value at £5.95. This includes a main, side, veg, dessert and a drink.

About to pop after two very generous courses, we ordered ice cream for dessert.

The kids ordered fluffwich soldiers and chocolate dip. (Nutella and marshmallow in brioche bread served with warmed Nutella for dipping!) We soon forgot our full tummies and the children were quickly reminded about the value of sharing!

Revolution has plenty of tempting deals on both food and drink. The ‘15 minute lunch promise’ Tuesday-Friday until 3pm (you get your lunch in 15 minutes or it’s free). There is 50% off food every Monday, all day, and the Revolution card costs £3

W I N A M E A L TO T H E VA LU E O F £ 5 0 Just answer the following question:

What day do Revolution have 50% off food all day?

Answer:..................................................................................

Name:....................................................................................

House no.& Postcode:...........................................................

Email:.....................................................................................

Contact Number:...................................................................

SEND YOUR ANSWER TO: 5A STANHOPE CRESCENT, ARNOLD, NG5 7AZ Tick this box if you do not wish to be contacted about future offers and discounts.

DEADLINE WED 30TH NOVEMBER

Visit: revolution-bars.co.uk/cornerhouse T: 0115 9598072 • Party Hotline 0800 6300 860 The Corner House, Forman St, Nottingham, NG1 4DB

T

he Head in the Crowd Boutique is now stocking mother of the bride and groom outfits and cocktail and occasion dresses by: Ian Stuart Veni Infantino Carla Ruiz Michaela Louisa Renata You don’t have to settle for the one or two 'off the peg' headpieces that were designed to match your outfit - we design and make all of our hats and fascinators with over 100 styles available to try in our boutique, we also offer a colour matching service at no extra cost.

If you want to stand out from the crowd, visit The Head in the Crowd Boutique.

THE HEAD IN THE CROWD BOUTIQUE 962 WOODBOROUGH ROAD, MAPPERLEY PLAINS, NOTTINGHAM NG3 5QS WWW.THEHEADINTHECROWD.CO.UK • ENQUIRY@THEHEADINTHECROWD.CO.UK • 0115 7270747

special occasions

Luxury chauffeur driven travel for airport transfers, weddings, corporate events and special occasions Contact us today to find out how we can turn your travel arrangements into the ultimate, personalised luxury travel solution 0115 946 22 52 • 07917 60 67 79 e: whitesexecutivecarslimited@outlook.com www.whitesexecutivecarsltd.co.uk

Nottingham Flower Club

No meetings in August Oct 13 - Club workshop Oct 22 - “Bon Voyage” - Jo Smith Nov 10 - Club workshop Nov 24 - “Deck the Halls” - Lee Berrill

Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY

Doors open: 6.45pm for 7.15pm All Welcome. Visitors £5 Info: jane.floraldesign@ntlworld.com

20

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

N

ow stocking ladies daywear by: James Lakeland Marble Also Stocking:

Peach Accessories Handbags Jayley Faux Fur Hats, Wraps, Gilets, Scarves and Gloves Southcombe Ladies Leather Gloves Park Lane Jewellery THE HEAD IN THE CROWD BOUTIQUE 962 WOODBOROUGH ROAD, MAPPERLEY PLAINS, NOTTINGHAM NG3 5QS WWW.THEHEADINTHECROWD.CO.UK • ENQUIRY@THEHEADINTHECROWD.CO.UK • 0115 7270747

Home Grown Olympic Talent Shines 5,812 That’s the number of miles from Nottingham to

Rio de Janeiro. A total of 24 athletes made the trip from the East Midlands competing in various events from equestrian to table tennis. Here are five atheletes that impressed at this year’s games.

Michael Whitaker – Equestrian

Chris Adcock – Badminton Competing at the Olympics from the age of 24 in Los Angeles, Michael’s equestrian achievements include a Team Gold medal and individual Silver medal at the European Championships in 1989. Whitaker’s game regrettably ended due to his horse Cassionato showing symptoms of colic. Despite this, Michael did manage to come 12th in the team jumping finals, and finished 8th in the individual qualifiers.

Going into the Olympics, Chris had already claimed a mixed doubles gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with his wife Gabby, and went into the games with high hopes of collecting a medal. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old from Ravenshead crashed out to Polish opponents Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Zieba. Adcock is expecting to compete at Tokyo in 2020, with the ambition of reaching a final.

Helen Richardson-Walsh – Hockey

Sam Walker – Table Tennis Sam’s journey to Rio began at just two years old, his dad using a piano stool to allow him to see the table tennis table. Just 3 months prior to the games, Walker was part of the England team that picked up Bronze at the World Team Championships in Malaysia. That success continued into Rio, Sam and his team (Drinkhall and Pitchford) breezing past first round opponents France before losing 3-0 against eventual gold medallists China. Worksop-born Walker will have his sights firmly set on Tokyo 2020 to put some wrongs right.

Molly Renshaw – Swimming

Although not born in Nottingham, Helen spent her childhood in the NG area, playing for West Bridgford and Sherwood Hockey Clubs before joining Leicester Hockey Club and eventually earning her first England cap in 1999, age 17. A bronze in London 4 years ago was the perfect platform for Helen, and sister Kate (captain) to launch their 2016 medal bid. The squad had a rollercoaster journey to the final, before beating the Netherlands in a penalty shoot out to claim the team’s first ever Gold medal.

20-year-old Molly Renshaw competed in her first games this summer after agonisingly missing the qualifying time in 2012. Born in Mansfield, Renshaw set a new record of 2:22:33 while qualifying for the 200m breaststroke final. While Molly swam a superb semi-final, she struggled to keep up with Japanese champion Rie Kaneto, falling almost 3 seconds behind the leader, finishing 6th. A young athlete with plenty of talent, the future of British swimming looks bright.

By Vinnie Berrington

Pictures from Wikipedia

National Adoption Week This year’s National Adoption Week will take place from 17-23 October. The hashtag #SupportAdoption is the theme behind Areyear’s you aevent. parent with this This is in recognition of hours a week the2-3 many people whosetolives or hearts have been touched by adoption. spare and would like

to help another family

Family arechildren a local adoption agency with Care young who recognise the impact that adoption canWHY have on people’s lives.TO As BE a voluntary NOT TRAIN A adoption agency and children’s charity they VOLUNTEER FOR have been working to support children and HOME-START NOTTINGHAM families across the region for 130 years.

Home-Start is the UK’s leading family They believe supporting their adoptive support organisation. This is achieved families is important at every stage of their by a unique, confidential service, journey, which is whyhome-visiting. they offer lifelong parent to parent support to anyone who adopts through If you have early years experience you them. might be interested in our Big Hopes Big Future Ready for School project.

Visit www.home-startnottingham.org.uk for more information.

The next course will be early 2017.

aadopting, helping hand If you are considering Family Care offer regular Adoption Information Evenings which offer a gentle introduction to adoption and the chance to meet members of their team, hear their adopters’ story and ask any questions you might have Have in a relaxed You and informal setting.

Made YOUR

Will Yet?

The remaining Adoption Information Evenings in 2016 will be held on the following dates: Your Will in the privacy and comfort 25 October of your own home.

29 November Ourwill professional These take placefriendly at theirconsultant offices from 7-9pm: Magdala Mapperley Park, will28 visit you atRoad, your convenience.

Nottingham NG3 5DF. If you are wanting to attend you can register your interest with Claudine Jackson EstateMynett Planning Consultant Laura via email: laura.mynett@ familycare-nottingham.org.uk or call on M. 07725 403584 cjackson@jwals.co.uk 0115 960 3010. www.justwillsandlegalservices.co.uk email: cchambers@jwals.co.uk www.justwillsandlegalservices.co.uk

MoreJustinformation about Family Care and Wills & Legal Services is a member of The Society of Will Writers adoption can be found on their website Wills & Trusts Probate Services Executor Services Trustee Services Deeds of Variation www.familycare-nottingham.org.uk Lasting Powers of Attorney

Adopt with Family Care, Nottingham and give a loving, lifelong home to a child like Holly.

e Com to an g n o al tion rma Info ing in Even 2016

0115 9603010 We have regular Information Evenings throughout the year at our office from 7-9pm. Our first evenings are 19th January, 23 February and 22 March.

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

23

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-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 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 of 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.

ng2 - helping hand - group directory

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 at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk

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 info: 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 Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Rushcliffe Hard of Hearing Group - 4th Wednesday every month at The Test Match Hotel, Gordon Square, West Bridgford from 10.45am - 12.15pm. Social, outings, speakers, information. For further info call Jennifer: 0115 981 4077 (text only) or email: jenniferletts@live.co.uk Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.

For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk

a helping hand Rushcliffe Befriends Goes From Strength to Strength Bringing comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after Take part in...

Miles in Memory

During October, walk, jog, run, cycle or swim in memory of a baby gone but never forgotten.

For more information, see our website www.achingarms.co.uk Registered charity number 1153296

DARE YOU TO RUN IN THE DARK Spooky Sprint Saturday 29 October – Wollaton Hall, Nottingham Join us for a 10K, 5K or Family Fun Run Enter now at parkinsons.org.uk/spookywollaton

Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service is delighted to have secured 3 years funding to continue and extend the Rushcliffe Befriends scheme, supporting Rushcliffe residents who are over 50 and experiencing social isolation.

Our volunteer befrienders can help someone become involved with a local group, or can provide company by visiting at home or by going out, perhaps for a walk or a coffee.

“Everyone enjoys a natter with a friendly person who isn’t judgemental or critical and who can offer a listening ear and conversation. In some cases it is a lifeline to those who are the most isolated” says Louise, one of our befrienders.

We need more volunteers so we can help more people. To volunteer, all you need is to be aged 50+, live in Rushcliffe, have a few hours a week to spare and want to help local older people.

Volunteers receive training, support and expenses. It’s a great way to meet interesting people, make a difference and have fun!

For information about volunteering or receiving this service, please contact us on 0115 9699060 or email befriends@ rushcliffecvs.org.uk.

Rushcliffe Befriends is supported by The National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund.

26

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

2395 Spooky Sprint Nottingham_NG MAG advert.indd 1

16/08/2016 14:39:33

a helping hand

Retiring?

Having a baby?

Moving house?

Becoming grandparents?

Recently experienced a significant life change?

Have you got an up to date Will?

From 1st - 31st October, participating local solicitors will write or update your Will in exchange for a donation to Nottinghamshire Hospice.

www.nottshospice.org/willmonth 0115 910 1008 Charity no: 509759

If you need to arrange a funeral, 0115 987 1237 contact us on

0115 987 1237 Over 20 years of experience helping families with a bereavement has enabled us to develop selection easy to arrange, affordable, allFamily bereavement is a time of stress and sorrow, whenayour Weofoffer three funeral options: thoughts are, understandably, with your departed loved one; inclusive packages with no hidden extras.

The Lilac Funeral £2,500 taking care of funeral arrangements can add further unwanted stress and anxiety at an already trying time. Nottinghamshire Funeral Service will help alleviate the burden with our simple to understand, all-inclusive funeral options.

The Carlton Funeral

£2,500

funeral options – each at an additional cost, we offer those

The Newstead Funeral

£3,500

You can contact us 24 hours a day.

The Nottinghamshire We organise funerals for all faiths.

The Rose Funeral £2,800 Funeral £2,800 Personalised funeral plans.

Whilst other Funeral Service Providers offer a whole host of

Youprice. may be concerned about where to start. Don’t same options – butFuneral they are covered by the all-inclusive The Orchid £3,500 Judge for yourself, visit our website for a full list of Funeralgive Services price comparison worry, us and a call and we can or call us to discuss your requirments, we look forward to hearing from you.

go through the options that suit you and your family.

Nottinghamshire Funeral Service Ltd., 11a Bexon Court, Foxhill Road East, Carlton NG4 1SQ

www.nottinghamshirefuneralservice.com

www.nottinghamshirefuneralservice.com • carlburgessbowler@nottinghamshirefuneralservice.com

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

27

Second time lucky?

This month, Tilly dog and Venus cat are asking for homes.

Sadly, this is Tilly’s second appeal: she was adopted last year from Animal Accident Rescue into a loving home, but family health problems mean she was returned to the charity.

Previously attacked by dogs, she is happiest being the only dog with no children, but is used to chickens, cats and horses! At 8 years, this gentle Collie-x-Whippet needs an experienced owner to continue building her confidence.

Gentle too, is 9-month old Venus – with fantastic fur and matching personality, she loves humans and plays hide-and-seek with her fosterer. She is happiest being an only cat in an adult household.

Both are wormed, flea-treated, spayed, micro-chipped, house/litter-trained, currently vaccinated – with Venus “snap” FIV/FeLV blood-tested (clear).

To discover more on Tilly, contact the Dog Adoption Officer on 07511-891989; for Venus contact the Cat Adoption Officer on 0115-9985063 after 6pm. Neither number must be used for any other purpose – or email the relevant volunteer at admin@aaru. org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible.

All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck, with no cat-rehoming on or near busy roads.

Totally reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs more cat and dog fosterers. It does not deal with healthy strays/ unwanted pets; but helps neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all animals needing homes visit www.animalaccident. org.uk.

28

Great GCSE Results at Nottingham Emmanuel School

There was great excitement as students at Nottingham Emmanuel School celebrated another year of improved results with well over 60% of the total entries at A*-C and with more than 15% of entries at the top grades of A* and A. The overall pass rate was 99%, with 60% of students securing the gold standard of five or more higher level passes, recognised as the entry criteria on to A level programmes.

There were some outstanding individual performances, including Kinga Sitkiewicz who achieved 5A*, 5A and 2B and says she would like to go into banking or accounting eventually. Another student, Linzi Beardsley achieved 4A* 6A and 1B and collected her results with brother Luke by her side. Other notable achievements were Chloe Kent with 4A* 4A and 3B, Tayiba Zaman with 4A*2A and 4B, Mei-Yan Lee with 3A* 7A and 1B and Rebecca Paul who achieved 3A* 7A and 1B. Andy Smith, Vice Principal at Nottingham Emmanuel School said, “I am immensely proud of the achievements of our students, who have worked so hard and shown such dedication to their studies. We at Emmanuel are of course very keen to see outstanding academic success as we have today, but we are equally proud of the work our students undertake in their service to others and in their willingness and desire to engage in a much wider curriculum, beyond the purely academic.”

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

looking good, feeling great

Cycling Made Easy with Electric Motor Assistance Book a Test Ride & Demonstration

Call 0115 950 2114 Kens Auto Spares Official Nottm Stockist

WIN....

A PAIR OF TICKETS

Fixing Feet at Home

for the opening night performance on 7 November

Nail Cutting

•

Athlete’s Foot

•

Calluses

• • Verrucas • Corns

Fungal Infections

Other Foot Problems

Just answer the following.....

Who wrote The Commitments?

Send your answer & contact details on or before Friday 28 October 2016 to:

ng magazines, 5a Stanhope Crescent, Arnold, NG5 7AZ

The Commitments

will be at the Theatre Royal from 7th - 12th November 2016 For tickets and info: www.trch.co.uk/ 0115 989 5555 All correct answers will be entered into a draw.

The winner will be notified by Monday 31st October 2016. The performance is 7.30pm.

To arrange an appointment or for further information

Friendly Treatment in the comfort of your own home

please call Susan on 07519 168509 Susan Reilly RGN, SAC Dip FHP Qualified Nurse & Foot Health Practitioner Fully Insured

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

11 Oct - Much Ado About Nothing - Dulcie Lofting

8 Nov - Seasonal Expectations with Nick Grounds Meetings start at 7.30pm. Visitors £6.

All welcome.

For more information Tel. 9822070

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

29

Don’t settle for a diet plan, upgrade your health instead With the rise of food trends such as “eating clean” and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot topic.

We asked Nottingham based nutritionist, Eva Humphries, to give us the low down on what you can expect from a nutritional therapy consultation.

Don’t expect a diet plan

comprehensive assessment of your relative requirements are made so the advice given is completely unique to you.

Your digestive health, energy levels, hormones and eating habits are all considered alongside any symptoms you may be presenting with. This may sound like a lot of data but in reality you just get to spend an hour talking about yourself.

Let’s get the biggest misconception out of the way: the end result of nutritional therapy is not a diet plan.

Sure, you will get some recommendations of what to eat but not in a prescriptive manner.

Behind every nutritionist is a real person that, occasionally, eats cake, chocolate and all of that tasty stuff you will likely crave. We know what a perfect diet looks like but also understand this may not be realistic for everyone.

Evidence based science

For this reason, there are no perfect diet plans, only steady progress that will get you closer to your health goals.

What can nutritional therapy help with?

It’s personal There is another huge issue with diet plans: they don’t take into account individual requirements.

During a nutritional therapy consultation, a

Qualified nutritional therapists will look for the clinical research to support your health goals.

This nerdy data, is the real scientific evidence that underpins each recommendation made. So, if we tell you to eat two more portions of green veg a day, be sure to know there is a research paper to back up that recommendation.

Nutritional therapy is about upgrading your overall health.

Energy, digestive and skin health, as well as cognitive function may all be improved with the help of a qualified nutritional therapist.

Eva Humphries is a Nottingham based nutritionist, founder of Wholefood Warrior and appreciator of good food. Eva holds health and wellbeing talks on topics including the basics of nutrition, improving energy and detoxing.

Visit www.wholefoodwarrior.co.uk for more information.

wholefwarrior

Wholefood Warrior

wholefoodwarrior

home & garden

MADE TO MEASURE

BLINDS SALE

% 50 OFF UP TO

*

MEASURING & FITTING INCLUDED ROMANS I ROLLERS I VENETIANS VERTICALS I CURTAINS I SHUTTERS AWNINGS I CONSERVATORY BLINDS I CARPETS TO BOOK A FREE HOME APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR LOCAL ADVISOR CALL 0800 587 6476 OR VISIT hillarys.co.uk

*Ts & Cs apply

WA Builders your friendly local builders

BUILDERS

Call for a FREE quotation

For all your building requirements • Building Alterations • Loft Conversions • House Extensions • Re-Roofing • Kitchen Design & Installation • Garage Conversions • Carpentry & Joinery Services • Plastering & Drylining/Partitions

Telephone 07889 072804 Email: WA.builders@outlook.com

C

C

CC Plumbing & Heating Ciaran Casement

Service Engineer

E: ccplumbing@outlook.com T: 07800771789 564714

Landlord Certificates • Unvented Cylinders Boiler Repairs/Replacements • Boiler Servicing Dripping Taps • Central Heating Systems & More

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

31

home & garden

£695!

07736 391971

C.MOORE SERVICE LTD APPLIANCE REPAIRS WASHERS • DISHWASHERS • FRIDGES FREEZERS • COOKERS • TUMBLE DRYERS BUILT-IN KITCHEN APPLIANCES

Tel: (0115) 968 1346 ENGINEER: 07976 754 793

WEBSITE: www.mooreservice.co.uk

NOTTINGHAM COMBI SERVICES Over 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

209238

• Combi boiler specialist • Expert in repairs • Servicing • Installation of all gas appliances • Landlord certificates issued • Power flushing • Emergency breakdowns call Simon on 07952 103995 or e-mail on simondolo@homail.co.uk

DustBusters Busters Dust

Cleaning and Maintenance Fast, Efficient Cleaning Services Service

put the sparkle We’ll We’ll put the sparkle back in your home back in your home Call:: 0115 8405024 Call 0115 840 5024 07977 777716 777716 oror07977

email: dust.busters@ntlworld.com email: dust.busters@ntlworld.com

32

Primary children get a look at Nottingham Emmanuel’s state of the art facilities Children from primary schools all around the county have been enjoying lessons at The Nottingham Emmanuel School to help familiarise themselves with the secondary school which draws it’s student body from an astonishing 40 primary schools from around Nottinghamshire.

Senga Hill, Academic Mentor from The N o t t i n g h a m Emmanuel School said that the ‘Getting to know you’ events are designed to help ease the transition of pupils to their new school and are a good opportunity for the children and their parents to get to know staff and the school buildings. She said, “All our Year 6 students are invited and encouraged to attend one or both of our ‘Getting to know you’ events as they come from schools far and wide within the city, county and beyond. The event which is just one part of our well-developed transition programme, is of benefit to all of our new students, - but is especially so where they are the only pupil from their Primary school who will come to Emmanuel.”

At the events the pupils have an opportunity to meet fellow pupils, current Nottingham Emmanuel students and their new teachers too. The classes on offer allow the pupils to use a greater range of facilities than is available at a primary school and they enjoy classes in English, science, music, computing, geography and drama- and not forgetting a little bit of an ice breaker in the form of ‘Getting to know you’ bingo run by Nottingham Emmanuel students acting as ‘Buddies’ to the newcomers.

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

home & garden

Stonebridge Fireplaces • Gas fires • Electric • Fires • Woodburning & multifuel stoves • All types of fireplaces FULL INSTALLATION SERVICE BY QUALIFIED GAS SAFE & HETAS ENGINEERS Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9-5pm Sat 9-4pm • Sun 12-4pm • (Bank Holidays 11-4pm)

Daleside Road ( opposite Virgin Media) Colwick, Nottingham NG2 4DH 0115 9852828

Enhance your property with Top Quality Doors, Windows & Conservatories Manufactured in house 10 year insurance backed guarantee Call for a no pressure, free quotation

0115 942 0055

Ref:#ng2

 classicnottinghamltd www.classicdoorsandwindows.co.uk

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

33

home & garden

SAVE UP TO

We offer every type of blind in 1000’s of colours!

55% OFF Made-to-Measure

NEW Plantation Shutters NOW AVAILABLE

Blinds and Shutters

BROKEN

SLATS? We can supply replacement vertical slats to existing track from 89p each

• • • •

Free No Obligation Quote Quick Effect Service with Short Lead Times Wide Range of Fabrics Professional Advice & FREE Fitting

including weights & chain!

Simply bring us an old slat, choose your fabric, order qty & SAVE £’s

Visit our NEW SHOWROOM (Opposite Frank Key) 71 Mansfield Road, Daybrook, Nottingham NG5 6BE Tel : 0115 849 1000 Email : bellashuttersandblinds@yahoo.co.uk www.shuttersnottingham.co.uk

Leaking flat roof problems?

Solve them once and for all with

RubberCover EPDM

You only fit a rubber roof once!

Rubber Roofing Membrane

Totally Maintenance free.

All guarantees transferable to future property owners.

Fitted in one piece so no joins or seams.

Will never rip, tear or rot like most roof coverings.

Proven lifespan of 50 years+ Can overlay old roofs- unless the decking has failed.

UV & Ozone stable - totally resistant to all weathers and conditions.

Roof Lights Supplied and Fitted Full Range of Styles and Colours Available

Brightens up your home and opens up your space. Brings more natural light and height to a room.

For a FREE No Obligation Quotation Call 01509 816759 or 07972 353384

53 Thirlmere Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3SX

www.rsjroofing.com

We accept payment on site using all major cards, cheque, cash and bank transfer

34

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

0115 985 8181

Rise in Silver Divorces Leads to Increased Wills Disputes Recent figures have revealed that 10% of those aged 65 or over are divorced, with many of these older divorcees going on to remarry. As a result a number of divided families are coming to blows over who has the right to inherit their parent’s home, valuables and money.

children from their previous marriage.

The children from the previous marriage often assume that they will still benefit from the surviving partner’s will and will not have to share their surviving parent’s assets with their new stepfamily members.

The figures from the Office for National Statistics show that in the 20 years preceding 2013 the average number of divorced males over the age of 60 increased by almost 75%. The same statistics also reveal that nearly one in three couples who were getting married were of a couple where either the bride or groom had been married before.

The rules of intestacy come into effect when someone dies without a will.

Those rules set out who receives what from the estate, which is dependent on the relationship to the deceased. As a result children from either side can find themselves having to decide whether to go to court to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs.

With the continued rise in house prices, resulting in more valuable estates, the number of disputes is growing, with a rapid increase in cases going to the High Court.

If you need advice on disputing a will contact Rothera Sharp’s Wills, Probate and Trusts team on 0800 088 6270.

Individuals that remarry often fail to update their wills to include their new spouse and other relatives in their spouse’s family, and many do not realise that a will is revoked by marriage, which can result in intestacy leading to fractious disputes between family members in the future.

The majority of disputes arise from couples divorcing who then go on to remarry someone else, but have

38

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

home & garden

Local, Professional & Reliable Service Chimney Sweeping Wood Burners / Multi-Fuel Installations Fully Insured Registered with the Guild of Master Sweeps HETAS Registered

Call: 07828 390244 or 01773 711277 absolutechimneys@gmail.com www.absolutechimneys.co.uk

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICES Carpet Cleaning From £40.00 Sofa Cleaning From £45.00 Leather & Vinyl Cleaning Landlords & Tenants Cleaning Builders Cleans Chewings Services

Commercial & XomesYc Cleans UPVC Window[ Gu\ering[ Fascia]s Cleans Insurance Work Undertaken FREE QUOTATION

0115 9890162 * 07913367979 Chewingsservices @talktalk.net

Solar Panels Supplied & Fitted

Part P registered with Elecsa

LV ELECTRICAL Domestic Commercial Industrial

• Specialising in Wetrooms, Bathrooms & Kitchens • All aspects of wall & floor tiling • Full 3D Arti-cad design & installation service • Suppliers of quality kitchen & bathroom products FREE

quotes for all your kitchen & bathroom requirements

T: 0115 837 9493 M: 07711 946 304

info@lvelectrical.co.uk

Locally Based

Doing a fantastic job of making your car look amazing At your home or workplace In the Nottingham area To book an appointment call Oliver on 07732 664 095

oliver@taylor-madevaleting.co.uk www.taylor-madevaleting.co.uk

Contact David on

07967 196571

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

39

home & garden

D Moore Joinery

Fencing & Bespoke Gate Supplies bespoke gates made to measure Vertilap 3 x 6 £17 Panels 6 x 5 £23 6 x 6 £26

ledge & brace gates Please call Daniel:

07747 527188

d.moorejoinery@hotmail.com

Premier Paving Paving from £50 per sq.m All work guaranteed for 10 yrs No obligation FREE quotes

Call Tony on

0115 952 4034 07736 391971

ELECTRICIAN www.stator-electrical.co.uk No job too small, or too big!

Sockets, Lights Fuse Boards, Rewires Fault Finding & Repairs Landlord & Homebuyer Inspections

I will assure you of a fast response & a reasonably priced service CALL CARL ON

0115 906 3270 40

Boiler service - Breakdowns - Fires Cookers Installations - Plumbing and much more Located in Arnold Nottingham

T: 07411 532005 E: colesphs@yahoo.com • W: colesphs.com

D J F Glazing

For all your glazing problems Leaded light repairs on site where possible Stained glass repairs | Single glazing replaced Misty/broken double glazed units replaced Stick on leads

30 + years in the trade Call for free quote

01158493553 | 07501773822

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

For your

10%

ngmagazines discount Quote Ref: NG2

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

from your Neighbourhood Beat Team....

Staying Safe Online...

Nottinghamshire Police has issued a reminder to gamers to ‘stay safe online’ following the release of the Pokémon Go smartphone app in the UK. The app, which is currently the top grossing app on both the Apple and Android download charts, encourages gamers to discover in-game characters in the ‘real world’ using the location services on their smartphones.

Users travel to real world locations where Pokémon characters appear on-screen through their smartphones camera. Gamers can then attempt to ‘catch’ each character and battle other gamers in the real world to progress within the game.

Detective Inspector Pete Quinn from Nottinghamshire Police said: “The risks that this app presents are not new or unique and, as with any other social media, there is always the potential to put yourself at risk by letting your guard down and coming into contact with people you don’t know – both online and in the real world.

the potential risks, as well as making sure they know what apps their children are using, who they are speaking to online and where they may be travelling to use these apps.”

Nottinghamshire Police is also asking gamers to be considerate towards others after officers were required to respond to a report of torchlight being spotted in the south Nottinghamshire village of Normanton-on-Soar in the early hours of Tuesday 12 July 2016.

Officers travelled on blue lights – their most urgent level of response – to investigate the report from worried residents where they discovered two teenage boys out searching for Pokémon. It was established that no offences had been committed.

For more information and advice about helping you or your children to stay safe online, please visit the Nottinghamshire Police website at: www.nottinghamshire.police. uk/advice/prevention

“We are also appealing to parents to have an open and honest conversation with their children who may be using the app to remind them about Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our prerecruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 800 2429 or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials links

Professionals in Energy Saving Glass Can’t see out?

Misted units?

Call West Bridgford Glass

For Replacement Glazing Call Now on:

0115 9812 632

Replacement Glazing • Mirrors • Shelves Splash Backs • Green House Glass • Doors Windows & Trade Counter

www.westbridgfordglass.co.uk

Be Prepared This Autumn With AquaBlast Autumn weather can make an unclean drive slippy so be prepared and make yours safe by getting rid of any weeds and moss ready for the cold months ahead. We clean driveways, decking, fascia’s and patio areas to help you stay safe.

Aquablast also offers a sealant service, giving your drive protection from sun rays and weather. All work is guaranteed.

Your driveway cost £1000’s to lay originally, so why not revive it today by calling Aquablast. Free quotes given on all jobs.

CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS THIS AUTUMN: with our specialist equipment we clean gutters and down pipes of debris that has built up over the years.

Leaves, twigs, moss, loose cement, etc all cause blockages, cracking and further damage due to over flowing rain water. We can clean your gutters and downpipes with no mess as our equipment hoovers it all up and then we use our state of the art camera to check it is completely clean. Call us now and stop any damage to your property.

Driveways, Block Paving & Patios...

• Deep Cleaned • Resand & Sealed • Moss, Algae & Weeds Removed

We now also do

Gutter Cleaning

Before

Before

Tarmac

Block Paving

Good as New!

Restored!

After

After

Reaching problem areas to prevent water penetration that causes mould & costly repairs.

Camera survey to ensure no blockage is left!

Call or email for more information & Free Quotations: 0115 962 6699 / 07887 818 613 | aqua-blast@hotmail.com

44

A member of

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

Helping you create the perfect home...

INTELLIGENT ROOFING SYSTEM

Conservatory Roof Upgrades & Repairs

Before

After A fantastic new performance roof system available,

retains heat in winter months and reduces heat in the summer months.

Full conservatory valet also available

Email: canterburyroofingsystems@gmail.com

www.canterburyroofingsystems.co.uk

Bring a touch of the tropical to your garden Canna Lilies – A garden essential!

Canna Lilies are stand out performers in the garden.

Available from garden centres and supermarkets they bring a touch of the tropical to your plot.

These exotic beauties have lush bold flowers and their patterned leaves are architecturally stunning.

Despite appearances however they are surprisingly easy to grow.

Follow my tips to ensure you keep them flowering till the frosts and bursting back into bud next summer.

Get maximum blooms Cannas are happy in flower beds or pots but they always seem to perform at their best as the showy centre piece of a container display.

Never deadhead them. The new flowering stem comes up through the old flower so keep your secateurs sheathed to ensure the longest flowering period.

Despite their tropical appearance Cannas grow best in semi to full shade.

Bright sun causes the vibrant colours in their leaves and

flowers to fade. This makes Cannas your ideal choice to brighten up a shady corner.

They tolerate drought conditions. Growth is lusher and denser when grown in moist environments but they still perform brilliantly when things get a little dry. This combined with the fact they don’t need deadheading means they are the perfect flower if you are planning a few weeks away over the summer.

Winter care Lift the Canna rhizomes after the first frost. Pop them into pots and cover with compost. Keep the pots in a shed or garage over winter ensuring the soil stays slightly moist.

Plants will start to send out shoots in Spring. As soon as these shoots are visible move the pots into a frost free greenhouse or porch.

Once any fear of frost is passed the Cannas can go back into your garden.

Cannas are hot, exotic, tropical and easy to grow.

Helping your garden dreams come true!

07941 388769 rachel@gg-gardening.co.uk nottsgardener

home & garden

PVC doors and windows Aluminium doors and windows Wood windows • Bi folding doors Soffit, facia gutter • Kitchens • Joinery Building maintenance • Fencing • Decking

All soffit fascia jobs, come with a 50 year guarantee

NG2 A erial & S atellite S pecialist

NOTTINGHAM

‘NO LEAK’ ROOFING & BUILDING

Over 30 years experience REFERENCES AVAILABLE

ALL FLAT ROOF & SLATE ROOF REPAIRS & RENEWALS RIDGES & POINTING CHIMNEYS & LEAD WORK PVCU FACIAS & GUTTERING STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS ALL BUILDING REPAIRS

07775 744 445 • 0115 779 6251 www.roofernottingham.com

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

47

AWARD WINNING NOTTINGHAMSHIRE BASED COMPANY

We specialise in the following: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

WINTER SALE

All types of Paving Garden Patios Garden Walls Decorative Steps Driveways Block Paving Pathways Fencing

NOW ON!

NEW Call us now for your no obligation FREE quote

£150 per day

Call today for details

0115 953 3932 or mobile

07583 847702 www.bppaving.co.uk

Office: Westdale Lane, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 4FX

home & garden

homemaid CLEANING • IRONING • CARPET CLEANING • The same reliable person each week • Regular or ‘One-off” jobs • Regular hourly rate £10.50 - £12.00 (weekly/fortnightly) • Hours to suit you (2 hours minimum) • Thoroughly vetted and Reference Checked Staff • Fully insured • All “One-off” jobs quoted individually

0800 3345845

Call Penny on www.homemaidcleaning.co.uk email: enquiries@homemaidcleaning.co.uk

Affordable &

Reliable Est 1990

Stonebridge Heating Centre • Gas boiler replacement specialists • Gas servicing • Breakdowns & repairs over 35 years experience ex british gas engineers ex beta heat customers welcome Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9-5pm Sat 9-4pm • Sun 12-4pm • (Bank Holidays 11-4pm)

Showroom - Daleside Road (opposite Virgin Media) Colwick, Nottingham NG2 4DH 0115 9852828 To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk

49

FOR SALE.......

Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 Magimix Le Duo Combi Juicer. Chrome.

Centrifugal and citrus options. Includes all attachments & instructions. £40. 07800 633101 Electronic Typewriter. With memory. Like an ordinary typewriter but can store & display text for editing. Little used (cost £200). £50. 0777 207 3372 Copper Pipe. Unused. From Tool Station. 30m of 22mm piping. Cost £115. Bargain at £65.

0115 966 1154 Mens MBT Trainers. Brown. Size 9.5. Hardly worn. £69 ono. 0115 974 4721 ION Film & Slide Scanner. 2SD pro 35mm.

High resolution. 9 mega pixels. As new. £59 ono. 0115 974 4721 Zanussi 1800 Watt Carpet & Floor Cleaner.

With tools. Good condition £20ono. 0115 926 5735 Ladies Size 14 Sheepskin Jacket. Quality.

Hardly worn. £40 ono. 0115 926 5735 Luxury Mattress Topper. For double bed.

Excellent condition. £15 ono. 0115 926 5735 Frigidaire Fridge. 34”H x 21”W x 22”D. Good working order. £20. 0115 928 3834 Hotter Walking Boots. Size 7. Worn twice. £25. 0115 928 3834 Ladies Bowling Skirts. Size 16. White & grey. £8 each. 0115 928 3834 Kitchen Sink. New, stainless steel. One and a half bowl with taps. 37” x 20”. £25. 0115 998 4478 Bulova Quartz Diamond Watch. Boxed with cert. Cost £179. Never worn. £65 ono. 07894 078815 Solid Wood (Oak Waxed) Triple Hand Made Wardrobe. With matching bedside cabinets. Excellent condition. Well over £1400 worth.£345 ono. 07894 078815 Suzuki 1250 Bandit Aluminium Chain Guard. £15 ono. 07894 078815 Old Pine Bookcase. Excellent condition. H 6ft x W 34” x D 10”. £85. 07949 350597 Lampshades & Cushion Covers. Various covers ranging from £1 - £5. 07949 350597 Collection of Vinyl Records. Approx. 70 singles & 15 albums. Reasonable cond.

Catalogued & sleeved. Open to offers. Will separate. 07908 893181 Wickes Arched Timber Gate. H:6ft 9.5”, W:3ft 3.25”. As new. £30. 0115 966 1154

WANTED. Old advertising signs & clocks, any age or condition, tin or enamel. 0115 920 3460 WANTED. Sorbothane full insoles (original design/red colour). Any size, new or neat new.

01773 712926 Laura Ashley Gold Overmantle Mirror.

Ex.cond. H 70cm x W 90cm. £60. 0115 926 3201 Ladies & Gents Mountain Bikes. Both 18 speed. VGC. £25 each. 07804 828017 Garden Gate. Stong timber. H6ft x W3ft. Bow top. Unused. £25. 07804 828017 Royal Doulton Bunnykins. Various at different prices. All boxed. 0115 928 6596 Citroen Wheel Cap. £4. 07773 157936 New Sylvanian Family Caravan. Childs toy. £25. 07773 157936 Set of 13 Golf Clubs. Includes bag. Good cond. £40. 0115 928 7012 Small Aluminium Trailor. With lights & cover.

VGC. £125. 0115 967 9175 Ikea Small Extending Table & 2 Chairs.

Suitable for kitchen. £30. 0115 967 9175 Whites Coin Master Pro Metal Detector.

VGC. £150 ono. 0777 343 7517 Adult Orange Prestige Bike. Full Shimano Deore DX thumb shift gearing system. Mavic wheels (new tyres needed). OIRO £60. 07766 811445 Solid Wood Table. Rectangular, natural oak.

W80cm x L120cm x H76cm. VGC. £80 no offers. 07950 318331 Pair of Sony Speakers. 14” x 8”. £10. 0115 925 5750 Collection of Glass Paperweights. Offers invited. 0115 962 1529 Indoor Small Water Fountain. Feat. elephants. Open to offers. 0115 962 1529 Brass Mines Lamp. Small, 6.5”. Open to offers. 0115 962 1529 Gunn & Moore Cricket Bat. Good cond. £35.

07528 558982 Gunn & Moore Wheelie Cricket Bag. Inc. accessories: helmet, pads, gloves, box & balls.

Good cond. £50. 07528 558982 Silver Cross Simplicity Baby Car Seat. Suit from birth - 12 mths. Black. New still boxed. £80. 07982 834595

Simply call us on 0115 926 9777 or e: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Ads will appear in next available edition. Max 3 ads per person. Re-call for each edition

FOR SALE.......

Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 Clairol Footspa. Good condition. £10. 0115 953 3910 SIP Pillar Drill. Brackets radial. Good condition. £100. 0115 953 3910 Bar-B-Bake. Complete with griddle, pizza tray etc. £50. 0115 953 3910 Mamas & Papas Pushchair & Car Seat Set. £50. 07905 160 475 Books, CDs, Teaching Resources in Engish, Philosophy, Religion, Greek, French. Small donation only to animal sanctuary in Greece.

0115 962 3770 Children’s Garden Toys. Inc. 2 large cars (one motorised). Up to 10 yrs. £25 the lot. 0115 962 3770 Handmade Greek Urns. Handpainted in 24c gold in Greece. Navy/black. Set of 9. £125 ono.

0115 962 3770 Mountfield 3 Horse Power Rotary Petrol Mower. Good cond. £35. 0115 840 3847 Raleigh Racing/Touring Bike. Large frame.

Good cond. £40. 0115 955 2935 D1900 Organ. Includes stool, instruction manual. Beautiful piece of furniture. £300 ovno.

07891 136093 Cream Brocade Type Curtains. With linings.

Pleated tops. W48” x L92”. Good cond. £25.

0115 982 2304 Logs for Wood Burning Stove. £225 the lot.

0115 962 6883 Hydrangeas. Assorted colours. £2.50 each.

0115 962 6883 Arm Chair. Requires covering. £10. 0115 962 6883 Boxed Puzzles & Games. Rubik’s Cube (new design) £5.50, Waddington’s “Lose Your Shirt” horse racing game £7, Marble Shoot Game £2.

0115 917 7035 2 Piece Snap-Off Knife Set. Cushion grip inc.

10pc 8mm & 10pc 18mm spare blades. Folding utility knife with 5 extra blades. Both unused. £7.50.0115 917 7035 Cardale Garage Door. Used. Size 4m 260mm x 2m 105mm. With frame size 4m 400mm x 2m 200mm. With electric stanley door opener. £450.0115 966 1154 Clavinova CLP 411. Plus stool & manual. Ex. cond. £550. 0115 920 5163

Stompa High Bed. Pine. With desk & futon underneath. Solid. Good condition. Can deliver locally. £100. 07800 633101 Heritage Brass Hinges. 4 ball bearing polished hinges, 4”x3”x3mm. Set of 2. £4. 0115 917 7035 Power Tools. Makita 6980FDZ Cordless 12v Impact Driver. New. With used battery. £15.

DSL Dual Angle 3.6v Cordless Screwdriver Bit. Size 1/4”. New. £4. 0115 917 7035 Merchant Navy Shipping Memorabilia.

Ashtrays, pots etc. Prices from £5. 0115 950 4690 Tri Walker. Foldable & adjustable. Good cond £45 ono. 07446 341327 Vintage Wood Jack Planer. £10. 0115 966 5638 12ft Double Extending Aluminium Ladders.

In VGC. £30. 0115 966 5638 Dyson VC14. Yellow model. Perfect working order. £30. 0115 966 5638 Football Referees Kit. Men’s medium, never worn. Inc. shirt, shorts, socks, note pad, cards, whistle, stop watch & 2 corner flags. £40 ono.

0115 923 3189 Ladies Dark Brown Faux Fur Jacket. Size 14. Never worn. £40 ono. 0115 923 3189 Full 6 Place Denby Dinner Service. Memories pattern. £50 ono. 0115 923 3189 Brown 3 Seater Leather Settee. Unmarked.

Ex. condition. £75 ono. 0115 938 2618 5 x 6ft x 3ft Fencing Panels. Ex. condition. £10 each. 0115 938 2618 Whirlpool Washing Machine. Hardly used.

VGC. AA rating. £80. 07766 315295 Folding Wheelchair. With small wheels. VGC. £75 ono. 07446 341327 Flymo 300 Lawnmower. 5 months old. Ex.con. £50. 0115 968 0445 2 x Electric Riser/Recliner Chairs. Brown, good condition. Make me a silly offer!. 0115 932 0582 Stand Alone Adjustable Toilet Frame. White metal & plastic. Ex. cond. £20. 0115 920 5163 Adjustable Lightweight Walking Frame.

4 wheels. easy storage, seat with bag underneath. Ex.cond. £50. 0115 920 5163

Simply call us on 0115 926 9777 or e: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Ads will appear in next available edition. Max 3 ads per person. Re-call for each edition

home & garden

Nottingham

Roofing Services Over 20 yrs experience

All aspects of roofing Repairs, Full Roofs, Flat Roofs Slates, Tiles, Upvc Fascias, Velux All work fully guaranteed & staff vetted

Need an Electrician?

All Domestic & Commercial Electrical Work Carried Out To The Highest Standards • Free quote and visual inspection • Mortgage and Homebuyers Reports • Consumer Units & Rewires • Security and Fire Alarms • Cookers and Showers • Lighting and Power Points

For a Free Quote call Terry

0115 891 0114 07961 511138

nottinghamroofingservices@live.co.uk www.nottinghamroofingservices.co.uk

highspectesting@gmail.com Call Matthew:

0115 9223122 • 07771 964933

0115 927 27 99 Certified Chimney Sweep (member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps 25299) Hetas Registered Installer (Fireplaces & Stoves 15836) Sweeping across Nottingham for the last 13 years

Clean, Professional & Reliable

www.supersweep.co.uk M J Cleaning Services

Domestic | Office | Pubs All cleans to a high standard Fully insured References available

For a free quote call

0115 847 9389 07814 902154

mjcleaningservice22@yahoo.co.uk

52

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

home & garden

A Nottinghamshire based company All aspects of ground works undertaken • All types of Paving inc. block paving • Driveways and pathways • Fencing • Garden walls • Drainage • Hard Landscaping

Give us a call for a free quote on:

0115 9536245 or 075 8104 0179 jackacefencing@gmail.com

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

53

home & garden

Reputable & Reliable family run business Est. 1986

Nottinghamshire’s Premier Garage Door Company

Up to 30% OFF

to celebrat e our 30th annive rsar y

• Matching composite doors available • Trade or Domestic enquiries • Supply or Installation • Extended Warranty Options and Repair Service available • We only use in house fitters and technicians for a service you can trust

Call for a Free Home survey

0115 798 0650

w: www.jbdoors.co.uk • e: info@jbdoors.co.uk

October/November Crossword (answers on page 76)

54

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

home & garden

Now taking Xmas bookings

0115 878 7048

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

55

home & garden

WIN £25 CASH!!! but you have to be quick.....

entries must be received on or before Friday 14 October 2016*

Simply text/email/post the ID code and your post code for a chance to WIN

ID CODE:

NG2ON16 Text: 07745 260524 Email: postcodecheck@yahoo.co.uk Post: Post Code Check, 5a Stanhope Crescent, Arnold, NG5 4AZ *entries received after this date will not be counted

How to Play Fill in the grid so that every

SUDOKU PUZZLE

row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9 with no repetition!!

Solution on page 76

JK Plastering All plastering work considered • Skimming • Boarding • Patching work etc No job too small

07481838568

56

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

home & garden

A & M Windows

Colwick based company

Tel: 07725 869 611 ALL DOORS MADE TO MEASURE AND INSTALLED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF ORDERING

DOORS

£495 FITTED

All doors fully reinforced.

Hook locking & security hinges FENSA Certificate given where required

24 hours 7 days

PATIO DOORS FRENCH DOORS

£875 FITTED

I N C . VAT

I N C . VAT

Unlimited designs of doors to choose from - all at the same price All double glazing repairs and we also do Soffit & Fascias

WINDOWS FROM

£250 F

I

T

T

E

WE WILL NOT BE BEATEN ON PRICE FOR QUALITY

D

Martin Page your local

Tree Surgeon

Have you considered your trees may need some maintenance from time to time. Are your trees maybe too tall ? blocking light, unsafe or untidy?

Or maybe you need to remove that stubborn stump.

Do your hedges, Conifers or shrubs need trimming.

With 30 years of experience working with trees in your area, I would be pleased to offer you free advise and a free quotation.

I also sell high quality firewood logs

call me now on

Fully insured Local family business Clean& tidy service

01159 068680 ConstantlyRecommended

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

57

home & garden

Shower & Bathroom Problems Leaking Shower Structures Tiles Trays Doors & mould & damp issues Damage Repair

Shower Repairs Service & Newly Installed Electric Mixer Power Shower & Shower Pumps

Wet Rooms level Access

07738 294453 / 01158 417438

JNB TILING

Specialist Wall & Floor Tiler 30 years exp.

Arnold based

Call Nick on:

07811 536291

fishthenick@hotmail.co.uk

Nottingham Emmanuel School’s students raise £1000

Students from ‘Red House’ at the Nottingham Emmanuel School have raised a staggering £1000 for the children’s cancer ward at the Queens Medical Centre.

Naomi Walters from Nottingham Hospitals Charity received the cheque and said, “I am delighted and impressed by the students, they have worked so hard to raise the money.

As a charity we try to provide things over and above what would normally be available -whether that is to improve the environment for patients or provide arts resources or complimentary therapies.”

Some students from the school visited the children’s cancer ward and reported that the visit had spurred them on. Morgan Armstrong (age 12) and her friend Sumayya Majid even had their long hair cut to raise money. Morgan said, “I didn’t mind having my hair cut; I just felt better about myself doing something to help others. When I visited the ward it was colourful and homely and it is good that we have raised the money to help them.”

Sian Jones, Teacher of DT and Head of Red House said the students’ efforts were a credit to the school. “I am so proud of the students. When I took over the post of head of Red House at Christmas we had raised £460 which was a good amount, but we decided to forge ahead and try to raise as much as possible.” Sian said that the visit to see the children’s ward had been a moving experience for her. “It’s not always easy hearing about the challenges those children are going through but the environment was so warm and homely it didn’t feel like a hospital ward at all. Our students were very moved by it and more determined than ever to raise more money for the charity.”

58

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

home & garden

/100% Local & family-owned ...& we care about our customers from the point of sale right through to the finished installation.

Windows • Patio Doors • Composite Doors • Bi-Folding Doors Conservatories • Soffits • Fascias & Guttering • Small Extensions and more...

Trusted trader

NEW Product

Commitment to quality

We love feedback

We are excited to offer a range of exceptional aluminium windows and bi-folding doors from Origin.

We are proud members of the Which Trusted Trader Scheme and the excellent Secured by Design Police Approval scheme.

“We want to thank you for the excellent professional and caring way that you and your teams have worked to give us the fantastic new conservatory that we now have and love. “

Get in touch

Mr and Mrs Berry

Our show home: 243 Trowell Road, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2EP.

(0115) 928 7984 www.acornwindows.co.uk info@acornwindows.co.uk Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 3pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm

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

59

TAROSCOPES Libra (5 of swords, 9 of swords, Queen of wands)

There’s a woman you know. She’s sharp and demanding. You play out scenarios with her in your head: stressful ones.

This is going to change, potentially in an unexpected way.

Remember: your relationship has been fractured for a reason.

You may not see, or like, it now, but there is a lesson concealed in your troubled rapport.

Let the tension subside, because the worst is over. Heads high… her influence is moving into the rear view mirror.

Scorpio (3 of swords, 5 of cups, 2 of cups)

Betrayal is a wound with layers of pain. Then it forms a scar, usually a deep one, to prevent more of the same…

But you’re going to meet someone this winter who reminds you of the positive power of a twosome. It might be a romance; it might be the rekindling of a relationship that’s waned; it might be a new friend or ally. But this relationship will be truly, mutually beneficial. A lifelong connection. Treasure it.

Sagittarius (King of cups, King of coins, Queen of wands) Everything ebbs and flows, nothing stays the same; good news when you’re down but a source of anxiety when you’re up.

This winter, you are on the ‘up’ in the two big areas of your life: emotions and resources. You’re mastering how you feel about something which was once painful, and you’re realising you can make money and protect your security even in tough conditions. You’re a survivor.

Revel in your strengths; nothing can stop you this season.

Capricorn (8 of coins, The High Priestess, The Hierophant)

Ever the ‘climber’, you never stop planning and forging onwards. The path has been hard, but you’ve mastered much; what once was awkward now comes naturally. And yet there are still challenges to face. Perhaps the biggest one yet: what do YOU really want? Is the path you’re on as resonant and fulfilling as it was? Soul search your inner, authentic self this winter. Is 2017 a pivot for changing course?

Kerry Ward (or Tarot Slut…) is a Nottingham based tarot reader, with over 20 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world.

You can book a one-to-one, personal, written reading at www.tarotslut.etsy.com The best selling reading is the ‘Need To Know’ which reveals the immediate surprises and news the Universe has for you alone.

home & garden

Handyman Services

Most households jobs/repairs undertaken

bathroom & kitchen refurbs, ceramic tiling, plumbing, painting, decorating, fencing, roofing, flooring, gardening, flatpack furniture, pressure washing

For a quote/advice ring Jason on

0774 116 4990

BLOCKED DRAINS

ADK DRAINS

UNBLOCK DRAINS FAST

Toilets | Sinks | Showers Baths | Manholes | Smelly Drains Unblock & CCTV surveys Call Aaron on

07846 153 474

love

Fall in with your home again with our wide range of chic & sophisticated shutters

JUST SH UT T E R S | MAKI N G YOUR H OME S H I N E

Landscapes With over 25 years experience, we’re your local experts in: • BLOCK PAVING DRIVES & PATHS • FENCING • TARMAC DRIVES & PATHS • WALLS & BRICKWORK • TURFING/LANDSCAPING • DECKING

Understanding that your house is your home is at the very heart of our thinking, from design consultation that focuses on your style and needs, through to fitting where we ensure that your house is treated like a home, not like a building site! For years to come you will admire the practicality and style of your beautiful shutters..

Call u s today on 0115 838 2558

Honest, Reliable Service, contact John for a free quote

01159 200197 Mob: 07973 376591 Tel:

Email:jt@littlegreenlandscapes.co.uk www. littlegreenlandscapes.co.uk

Just Shutters Head Office | 59 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 3QU e. information@justshutters.co.uk

justshutters.co.uk

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk T2653 JS 2016 Sept NG2 62x180(1).indd 1 09/09/2016

61

09:50

home & garden

TINDLE

TREE CARE

01159 875024

“from roots to shoots”

TREES • Section Felling • Reducing • Target Pruning • Deadwooding • Pollarding

WE ALSO OFFER • Stump Grinding • Seasoned Hardwood Logs • Turfing • and much more!

HEDGES Hedge Removal • Trimming • Reducing • Planting • Hedge Laying •

CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTE OR ADVICE ON

0115 870 5110

Domestic Appliance Engineer

Tony Farrell Over 20 years experience!

Repairs & Servicing for most makes of washing machines & dryers Fully guaranteed reconditioned washing machines available

Tony: 07966 579528 62

NG2

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

Qualified

home & garden

ELECTRICIAN Nobody Cleans Carpets & Soft Furnishings Cleaner!

0115 933 2501 | 07834 414880

Taking the shock out of your electrics *Extra Lights and Sockets *Outdoor power *Free Quotes & Honest Assessments *Tidy Work

Greg Drozdowski

Approved Chimney Sweep Member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps HETAS Approved Stove Installation Chimney Lining Bird Guards Supplied and Fitted CRB clearance and Full Public Liability Insurance

*Landlord safety certificates & More DON’T DELAY AND CALL DUANE TODAY 0115 858 1189 www.rdelectricalsolutions.co.uk

Tel: 01623 401128 or 07711 441459 Email: info@home-sweep.co.uk

Family Business Since 1961

Phil Chapman Aerial Services

Digital • Freeview • DAB• Freesat Tuning • TV Installations

Poor Reception Specialist

FREE Estimates | Fully insured

0115 960 3366

www.philchapmanaerialservices.co.uk

K&L Landscapes Garden Design & Construction All Aspects of Garden Maintenance Fencing & Gates Tree Work Gardens Cleared & Rubbish Removed

For a FREE quote call

T: 0115 8377 317 M: 07804 873594

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

63

home & garden

Gas Services • Gas Servicing • Landlord Safety Inspections • All aspects of plumbing work undertaken • Specialist in gas servicing & boiler diagnostics • Boiler installations

For a free quote or advice call: 07847 336524 | 0115 952 9309 email: ellis-andrew4@sky.com

538645

S G Palfreyman Roofing Service 35 years experience All aspects of roofline work undertaken

Tiling • Slating • Flat roofs Guttering • Soffits and Facias Pointing • From a small repair to a complete roof

0777 916 2904 Lucy’s Painting & Decorating Professional Female Decorator Interior & exterior • Fully insured Clean & tidy • Friendy & Reliable Painting and paper hanging

0775 9666573

64

• Digger & Plant Hire • Site Clearance & Muck Shifting • Trenching & Foundations • Concreting Inc. Underpinning • Drainage (New & Existing Altered) • Driveways & Patios • Demolition • Property Development & Alterations • Project Management • Swimming Pools & Ponds • Trees/Hedges/Stumps Removed

Full Professional Service With Over 20 Years Experience, Fully Insured & Fully Qualified. Let Us Transfom Your Property.

Mob: 07738 947882 Tel: 01949 851387

chameleonconstruction@btinternet.com

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

home & garden

MATT THE PLASTERER FREE CONSULTATION attention to detail • clean & reliable re-skimming plasterboard • coving internal & external local repair & insurance work

T: 0115 9261102 M: 07970 544715 14 Fisher Ave, Woodthorpe

WIN.... A FAMILY TICKET for the panto (four seats together) Just answer the following.....

What did Jack sell to get the beans?

Send your answer & contact details on or before Friday 23 December 2016 to:

ng magazines, 5a Stanhope Crescent, Arnold, NG5 7AZ

JACK & THE BEANSTALK will be at the Theatre Royal from 10 Dec 2016 to 15 Jan 2017 For tickets and info: www.trch.co.uk/ 0115 989 5555

All correct answers will be entered into a draw. The winner will be notified by Tuesday 27th December 2016.

The performance is 6pm on Sunday 8 January 2017.

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

65

e g a P story

Ella’s

Hi

fe? i l r u o y rs of Best yea us by in the detentions at keeping children on the right pasth.

Y

H

ge er has passed en massive chan et another summ istory has also se been ve ha s due s ar or ye do e ol th ho s over blink of an eye. Sc in school curriculum ain ag ce within on e les ar ro n er ildre s in gend reopened and ch to shifting attitude gain an d an rced to fo up t re ge we to they have expect, girls complaining that hool ty. As you would sc cie s so rd me wife’. wa ho to at de ay titu ‘st gative at ted with the cia so as es ut ss ho education. This ne cla ug take ged thro The practical relatively unchan ork and cooking. lew ed ne e ry lik to life has remained cts his r bje Su howeve d woodwork odern schooling, cts like maths an bje su ic em ad the decades of m ac to d an little cted to find actually have very ys who were expe teaches us that we were left for the bo were very ols ho their families. Sc t or pp su d complain about. an s job isted of pupils ted, sons mostly cons to school for gran les ing d go an d ke te ta en we s gim re owaday . Very boring! rian era of the ating the teachers cto pe Vi re e d lat an e th ing in py co but even those s only available to cts today, such as 1800’s school wa ay m any common subje n re ild ch or guages, Po . hy ed and wealt tory and foreign lan his y, ph ra . og ing ge rk who were privileg k of t also wo ught due to the lac nday School whils were not widely ta ary have attended Su im pr at th lum cu 70 rri 18 cu in Forster Act globalisation. The 10 It wasn’t until the technologies and d for children up to ry lso pu m co eading, wRiting an e m d on ‘the 3 R’s’ (R education beca instead. se rk cu fo wo hool day to sc e e ad ag m er many were top it off the av to d An . ic) et years. Even then m aRith of education, 00 so, in the case ty grim places.

5: et till pr re 00 9: we m ols fro ho d laste not repeat ictorian sc g that history does uch worse pin m o ho all als e re ar we we ts I think Punishmen is an tention; the cane itself. than a half hour de er also much strict re we ey th t bu obvious example e much more general due to th in e lin cip dis th wi n were taught n society. Childre tia ris Ch nt ine om pr to question e rules rather than th ey ob ely er m to aten for even the Children were be . ow kn ey th at wh at struggled to eanor. Those th em isd m t es all sm with a dunce’s to sit in the corner e ad m re we rn lea uel and abusive this may seem cr gh ou th Al . on t ha versial question s raise the contro to us, it will alway better than al punishment is of whether corpor

N

V

M

home & garden

APPLIANCE REPAIRS • Cooker • Washing Machines • Dishwasher • Tumble Dryers • Fridge Freezers

26 year service Same day repair No call out charge

0115 963 1111

www.nottsappliancesrepairs.co.uk

FREE PHONE: 0800 191 0810 TEL: 0115 871 46 56 MOB: 07417 413 255

Hedge Cutting Pruning Tr e e F e l l i n g Tr e e P l a n t i n g Garden Overhaul Contact: Ben & Kitty H o m e : 016 3 6 8 313 2 9 M o b i l e 075 4 4 0 576 8 4

Email:info@littleleaf trees.co.uk

w w w. L i t t l e L e a f Tr e e s . c o . u k

01773 774989

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

67

MUSICAL

If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.

WOODTHORPE SINGERS CORRECTION...

In the last edition we announced the retirement of Marjorie Rogers. To clarify, Marjorie is not retiring and will continue with choir work and piano tuition. Marjorie has a few slots available at the moment. For more information please call 0115 931 3965.

Gem Connection have been out and

about during the summer months with their very popular Teddy Stalls raising funds which help towards the purchasing and legalising of their music and the specialist coaching they receive throughout the year.

October rehearsals will be intense, polishing up the package they will be taking to Harrogate where they will be competing in the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (L.A.B.B.S.) National Competition at the end of October.

The ladies are holding an Open Rehearsal Night on Thursday October 20th and would love to perform to an audience.

The evening is free to friends, families and anyone who would just like to come along for a cup of tea and to listen, give encouragement and have a good night of entertainment.

The evening will be open to visitors from 7.45pm, meeting at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton.

The Gem’s would love to see you there.

Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir have had an extremely busy year, with some excellent concerts already under their belts, including a joint concert with Beaufort Male Choir, that was a sell-out three weeks before the event!. They are already planning their centenary celebrations (starting 2019) but their main focus right now is their early autumn performances.

On October 8th, they are delighted to join with one of the youngest choirs in the area, the Rock & Soul Singers, based in Underwood (at Underwood Church).

What a night that promises to be – an Octoberfest of song! Later that month, they will be joining Ilkeston Brass at the United Reform Church, Ilkeston for what has become an annual event – Saturday 29 October at 7.30pm.

November is a quiet month as they prepare for the Christmas period.

Visit the web site at www.ecmvc.org – and come along and give them a try – new members always welcome! And if you are a Facebook user, search for ‘ECMVC’ and take a look at the frequent news updates.

Christmas starts here with the Lace City Chorus annual Christmas Show.

4pm Sunday 18th December 2016 at the

Albert Hall, North Circus Street Nottingham NG1 5AA

Special guests, East Bridgford Children's Choir, and Newstead Brass Band Ticket price £12-Adults, £8-Children 14 and under Tickets available from www.lacecitychorus.org and from Tourist Information Centre 4 Smithy Row Nottingham NG1 2BY

roundup

Woodthorpe Singers very warmly welcomes new members, of all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. We sing a variety of light classical music and show songs.

Rehearsals are in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe on Mondays 8-9.30pm; term time only, culminating in a fund raising concert for charity and a social evening for members. For information please ring our Musical Director Marjorie Rogers on 0115 931 3965

Come and join us!

Hucknall’s Torkard Ensemble will be performing their first “full work’ concert on October 14th and 15th, taking on the mighty Mozart Requiem at Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. The Ensemble are a mix of performers from absolute beginners to professional musicians and, in their sixth year, this is their biggest challenge yet. The two concerts will be performed in aid of My Sight, who work to promote greater independence for visually impaired people of all ages. Tickets are £5 for adults, £4 concessions and free for under 16s and are available via Cantiamo Music Education (07970064751), www.torkardensemble.co.uk and My Sight in Nottingham. For more information on the Ensemble, see their website or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

Imari Ladies Chorus

is looking for new members to join our choir. If you are female and over 16 years old, come along. We rehearse weekly on Thursday evenings, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Victoria Road, Draycott DE72 3PS. For more information please contact: Linda Gourlay (Musical Director) 0115 9325855; Carol Rigley (Chair) 0115 9325412; Carol Harrison (PR) 0115 9308726 or visit our Facebook page.

More Diary Dates...

Oct 1st - “A Musical Showcase” with We are the Shipstone Street Jazz Orchestra, we Lace City Chorus - 7pm at Nottingham play Big Band music from the 30’s to the 90’s. High School. Tickets: 01522 821 772 We need trumpet, trombone and baritone sax or www.lacecity.org

players who can read music well.

We rehearse every Tuesday at The Lion, New Basford, and perform regularly in and around Nottingham.

Further information?

Text John Axtell (07802-448268).

Email john.axtell@btinternet.com

Oct 22nd - Come and Sing Gilbert & Sullivan with Accord Chamber Choir @ St Martin’s Church, Sherwood, NG5 3FU. £20 - apply via Mr Wakefield, 64 Burlington Rd, Sherwood, NG5 2GS

business, IT & finance

Est. 2010

Nottingham

CALL FOR MORE INFO Computer 0115 953 1728 112 3420 Solutions 0800 www.Sola-Solutions.co.uk

Premium Home Service at Competitive Prices

WE COME TO YOU TO ASSESS ISSUES, NO CALL OUT CHARGE!

FIXED RATE, SOLVE ALL YOUR ISSUES REMOVE CRASHING / ERROR MESSAGES / SLOW START UP / LAPTOP SCREEN REPLACEMENT

NEW SYSTEMS FROM £270 ALL COME WITH:

ANTI-VIRUS / ANTI-MALWARE / OFFICE SOFTWARE BUNDLE

VIRUS / SPYWARE REMOVAL

COMPUTER REPAIR / LAPTOP REPAIR / DATA RECOVERY SCREEN REPLACEMENT / CUSTOM BUILT SYSTEMS WIRELESS KEYBOARD & MICE / PRINTERS / MONITORS

NEIL CODD LGV & HGV specialist Category C & C+E CCPC Module 2 & 4 training DSA Registered Instructor No 000642 Established 1985 Telephone 0115 9271842, mobile 07850 132451 or e-mail neil.codd797@btinternet.com  Assessment fee refunded when you book training  Assistance with forms, medicals, theory test bookings and learning material* all free of charge  Rigid courses start from only £900 for five days, Trailer from £900,  Module 4 from £140 *loaned out on a deposit/return basis.

70

Prices do not include test fees.

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

business, IT & finance

ALAN’S ACCOUNTING SERVICES Est. 1987

Online Filing Service Available

Accountancy, Payroll & Taxation Services provided for individuals & Private Limited Companies

Tel: 0115 926 5556

384a Gedling Road Arnold NG5 6PD

YEAR END IS HERE AGAIN!!

Don't fancy trawling through those invoices and receipts..?

Call Caroline on

07443 454021 for bookkeeping support.

Friendly, Prompt & Professional Help

We offer a full range of accountancy services including accounts, book keeping, payroll, tax, vat & self assessment returns.

We help individuals, self employed, contractors, landlords, partnerships, and limited companies.

To talk over your needs phone:

0115 981 0000

Email: info@ashbysaccountants.co.uk Website: www.ashbysaccountants.co.uk

Appleton House 25 Rectory Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 6BE

Land Your Dream Job Through Social Media Research has revealed that making smart use of social media could improve your chances of landing that dream job.

Why don’t job hunters use social media more?

It could be the case that people are scared of using social media to find new positions, network and sell their skills to potential employers, because they are worried about making the wrong impression.

However, if personal and professional use of social networks are kept separate, and users always share and post with their professional image in mind, job hunters can enjoy very positive results from being a pro-active social media user.

Tips for job hunting via social media It’s important to remember that many employers are actively looking for people who have skills that can help their businesses in the future, as well as now.

If you can demonstrate successfully techniques for promoting yourself and your skills using social media, this shows businesses that you can promote them too. Here are some top tips for job hunting via social media: • Make LinkedIn your priority. There are certainly opportunities for self-promotion on other platforms, but this professional social network is a very good place to focus most of your attention.

• Post interesting, valuable content. In order to impress, and to avoid being too repetitive or desperate-sounding in your self-promotion, demonstrate that you have your finger on the pulse of your industry by providing your target employers with interesting, valuable content that they actually want to read.

• Engage with your potential employers. If there’s a company you really want to work with, start to engage with them on networks like Twitter beforehand – your interest could make all the difference if you manage to get an interview.

• Clean up your personal profiles. It’s good to show yourself as a well-rounded candidate with both a personal and professional online presence, but if there’s anything you’d rather not be judged on, remove it before you start your job hunt. © Helen Jones

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

71

NG2 KIDS DIARY

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 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.

Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws.com.

Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.

Santa is arriving on Saturday 19th November at 12pm and will open his grotto at 1:30.

Come along to also meet Mrs. Claus and their team of trusty elves, The Carlton Brass training band and the Bluecoat singers will be performing to put us all in the Christmas mood! Come along, enter the photo competition and join the fun!

Grotto only £1 per child with all proceeds donated to our adopted charities.

The grotto will then open every weekend from 11:30 to 3:30 as well as 21st,22nd and 23rd December

Bumble B’s play den now open!

Packed full of fun features and with adjacent seats so you can enjoy a drink, lunch or snack while you supervise the children it is the perfect place to spend time with the little ones while you relax. Open 9:30-5:00 (Monday-Saturday) 10:30-4:00 (Sunday) £3 per child aged 2-5 and £2 for premier club customers. Free area for 0-2 year olds.

Kids tea time specials

There will be a choice of hot meal and juice available for only £4.49 plus a hot drink and cake for Mum at only £3.99 when purchased together.

Served from 3:30 to 4:30. A great way to feed those hungry appetites after school or a day of fun and adventures!

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Keep up to date with what we are up to on Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest.

www.brookfields-gardencentre.co.uk 431 Mapperley Plains, Mapperley, Notts NG3 5RW

|

T : 01159 268 200

Nottingham Emmanuel School See Top A Level Grades

Despite the number of A* grades being awarded dipping nationally for the fifth year in a row, staff and students at The Nottingham Emmanuel School are celebrating their highest ever number of top A Level grades.

Particularly good performances were seen in Maths, Science and Sociology and such results have led to excellent individual outcomes with students going on to study at the leading universities.

Rouven Deines (A*, A, A, A) who will now study at Sheffield University says that attending a UCAS Fair helped him to decide on what course to aim for. “After talking about bioengineering at the UCAS Fair I looked into it a bit more and it seemed the perfect fit for me. All of my teachers, - but especially the Mathematics department as a whole have really supported me to get through the process.”

Other students have also showed determination and resilience in their pursuit of specific career paths like Heather Keith who obtained A*, B, B and has been awarded with a place in higher education to study policing.

Nottingham Emmanuel’s Head Boy and Girl, Ben King and Mehreen Khan have also successfully obtained places on teaching and law courses respectively as a result of their academic achievements.

Kerry Wiltshire, Assistant Principal at Nottingham Emmanuel School said that she was thoroughly impressed by the determination of her students.

74

Heroes of Troy battle it out at Greythorn Primary School!

Children at Greythorn Primary School in West Bridgford have put on an all action performance of the ‘Heroes of Troy’ for friends and families.

Teacher Annie Hud said she was delighted with the children’s efforts.

“The performances all went really well and I could not have been more proud of them! All of the children worked really hard to learn their lines, improve their stage presence and put on a good show.

It was lovely to see their confidence develop and I could see how much the children enjoyed performing. We received lovely comments from parents complimenting the production- so all of the hard work was worthwhile!”

Pupil Sam Day (age 11) played King Priam and said he was quite confident until the big night, “As soon as it came to the performance and I saw my parents I felt the pressure because I didn’t want to let the cast or my parents down!”

But for some children the experience has kindled a desire to go on to more.

Gregory Fisher (age 11) said he will continue to hone his acting skills at home and Will Tongue (aged 11) enjoyed playing his part so much he wants to audition for a small part in a BBC show!

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

a

further education The Nottingham Emmanuel Sixth Form

@emmanuel6thform

Sixth Form Open Evening Wednesday 12 October 2016 7.00pm Record A*-A passes in 2016 Work experience placements in medical, legal, engineering and ďŹ nancial sectors The Nottingham Emmanuel School Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YF

Opportunities to study internationally at leading US universities A history of students obtaining places at Oxbridge and Russell Group universities 0115 9775380 www.emmanuel.nottingham.sch.uk admin@emmanuel.nottingham.sch.uk

Telephone: 0115 9775380 Website: www.emmanuel.nottingham.sch.uk E-Mail:

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

75

useful information Useful Information

Crossword Solution

Rushcliffe Borough Council......0115 981 9911 Notts County Council...............0300 500 8080 Leisure Centres Rushcliffe Leisure Centre..........0115 923 4921 Rushcliffe Arena........................0115 981 4027 Libraries West Bridgford Library...............0115 981 6506 Police........................................101 QMC Hospital...........................0115 924 9924 City Hospital.............................0115 969 1169 NHS Direct................................111 Tax Credits...............................0845 300 3900 Emergency Utilities Electric.....................................0800 056 8090 Gas...........................................0800 111 999 Water........................................0800 783 4444

SUDOKU SOLUTION

National Rail Enquiries..............08457 484950 Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070 Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000 DVLA........................................0870 240 0009 Local Community Centres/Village Halls Lutterell Hall..............................0115 914 8553 Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion............0115 914 8553 West Parks Sports Pavilion.......0115 914 8553 Gamston Community Hall.........0115 914 8553 Gresham Sports Park & Pav.....0115 914 8553 Market Days West Bridgford Farmers Market, Central Avenue, 8.30 - 13.30. 2nd & 4th Saturday, monthly.

Competition Winners

Congratulations to: C.Booth, R.Perkins, J.Holmes & M.Beardsley who won theatre tickets; T.Samecki, H.Broom, A.Tugby, A.Knowles & A.Gajjar who tickets to the safari park A-M Needham who won ÂŁ25 on the postcode lottery; N.Smith who won a meal for two; Thanks to our sponsors; Theatre Royal, Revolution de Cuba & West Midlands Safari Park

76

Disclaimer & Copyright Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material in this publication, the editor can accept no responsiblity for the veracity of claims made by contributors in either editorial or advertising content. ng magazines does not officially endorse any advertising material included in this publication. ng magazines is an independent organisation. All text, images and design in this publication are subject to copyright. Any unauthorised duplication is strictly prohibited.

Please mention ng2 when responding to adverts

O

n Sunday 10th July we arrived at Go Ape in Sherwood Pines Forest Park for our tree climbing, swinging and Zip Trekking Adventure. I took the family along, grandad, dad and two teenagers – all of whom should feel at home swinging through the trees.

Our day started with a safety briefing, being strapped into a climbing style harness and then practising using the safety equipment, clipping onto the safety lines and swapping from one obstacle to another.

After this we were set free to traverse the course by ourselves. We climbed a ladder up into the tree tops and then decided which out of two paths to take. The tree top trails involve swinging into giant cargo nets, crawling through barrel type tunnels, edging along tightrope wires, stepping across wooden slats, and much, much more. My favourite and worst moment was swinging across into a cargo net after dropping a few feet first. This was great for someone like me, who was determined to fight my fear of heights and have a great day with the family.

The whole adventure start to finish lasted around 3 hours and even though the site itself was busy we hardly ever got held up. All in all a fantastic day out with lots of laughs and monkeying around. A Baboon (10-15 years) costs £25 and a Gorilla (16 years +) costs £33.

Go Ape was dreamed up by Tris and Becs back in 2001 while on holiday in France with their six month old baby.

They came across a French family swinging through the trees and when they saw how much fun they were having came up with the idea of Go Ape. Since then they have built 30 courses all across the UK and have also added Segway experiences, Tree Top Junior Adventures and at one site a zip wire adventure. Lucky for us the Sherwood Pines location has the Tree Top Adventure for 10 years and above, the Tree Top Junior for 6-10 years, and the Forest Segway.

For more information or to book a visit go to their website: www.goape.co.uk

Just answer the following question:

How many Go Apes are there in the UK? Answer:..................................................................................

Name:....................................................................................

House no / Postcode:.............................................................

Email:.....................................................................................

Contact Number:...................................................................

SEND YOUR ANSWER TO: 5A STANHOPE CRESCENT, ARNOLD, NG5 7AZ Tick this box if you do not wish to be contacted about future offers and discounts.

DEADLINE 31ST OCTOBER

NG2 Index of Advertisers

Accountants/Book keepers Alans Accounting 71 Ashbys Accountants 71 Adoption Agencies Family Care

23

Aerials/Home Cinema/TVs/CCTV Phil Chapman 63 NG2 Aerial Specialist 47 Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Shower Doctor 58 Sliding Door Wardrobes 5 SLR Installations 39 Building Services / Roofers / Fascias Canterburys 45 Chameleon Construction 64 Nottingham No Leak 47 Nottingham Roofing 52 Peak Building 58 J Power 52 Prestige Building & Roofing 67 RSJ Roofing 34 S G Palfreyman 64 WA Builders 31

Driving Schools Neil Codd (LGV/HGV)

70

Electricians LV Electrical Matthew RD Electrical Stator Electrical

39 52 63 40

Estate Agents/Lettings Patrick David Tristram’s Lettings

4 1

Fencing Ace Fencing Premier Fencing

53 32

Festivals/Events/Shows Tea n Tarot

13

Fireplaces/Woodburners/Stoves Homesweep 63 Stonebridge Fireplaces 33 Flooring The Little Carpet Co.

36

Florists Twisted Tulip

20

Business Services Busy Bee

71

Car Hire Whites Executive Car Hire

Foot Health Fixing Feet @ Home

29

20

Car Valeting Taylor Made

Funeral Directors Notts Funeral Service

27

39

Care Services Home Start

Furniture/Interiors Oak Tree Upholstery

35

23

Garage Repairs JB Doors VSF

54 41

Garden Centres Brookfields

73

Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping B & P Paving K & L Landscapes Littlegreen Landscapes Premier Paving WRS Trees

48 63 61 40 64

Catering/Cake Makers Paula Clarke is Baking Mad Chimney Sweeps Absolute Chimneys Homesweep SuperSweep

20 39 63 52

Cleaning: homes, carpets, drives Aquablast 44 Chewing Services 39 Dustbusters 32 Homemaid 49 MJ Cleaning 52 Just Jet Wash 31 Stainbusters 63 Computer Repairs/Sales Sola Computers

70

Curtains/Blinds/Shutters Apollo Blinds Bella Blinds Elite Blinds Hillarys Blinds Just Shutters

37 34 55 31 61

Dental Practices Compton Acres

80

Domestic Appliance Repairs/ Sales C.Moore 32 Domestic Appliance Engineer 62 N.A.R 67 Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains

61

Greengrocers/Home Delivery Kerry’s Fresh 14,15 Golf Clubs Wollaton Park Golf Club

8

Health & Fitness Kiddy Krav Krav Magna

6 6

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

61 31 67

Joinery/Bespoke Timberwork D.Moore Joinery 40 Ladies Fashion Head in the Crowd Milliners Head in the Crowd

19,21 19,21

Model Shops Gee Dee Models

12

Opticians Specsavers

3

Oven Cleaning/Repairs Ovengleamers OvenU

62 55

Painting/Decorating Chris’ Decorating Lucy Painter & Decorator Paul Tinsley

62 64 47

Plastering J K Plastering Matt the Plasterer

56 65

Plumbing & Heating AE Gas Services CC Plumbing Coles P & H Notts Combi Service Stonebridge Heating

64 31 40 32 49

Removals/Van Hire ACS Removals

65

Restaurants/Cafes/Bars Be At One Georges Revolution

20 79 18

Schools/Colleges New College Notts Nott’ham Emmanuel School

75 75

Scooters/Electric Bikes Kens Auto Spares

29

Solicitors/Legal Services Rothera Sharp

2

Tiling/Tile Retailers JNB Tiling

58

Travel Agents Forest Travel

13

Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Little Leaf Trees Tindle Tree Care WRS Trees

57 67 62 64

Upholstery Oak Tree Upholstery

35

Will Writers Just Wills Notts Hospice Rothera Sharp

23 27 2

Windows/Doors/Fascias/ Conservatories A & M Windows Acorn Windows Classic Doors & Windows DJF Glazing Nu-Look RJS Installations Total Home Improvements West Bridgford Glass

57 59 33 40 7 47 6 43