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Christmas at the Waggon is Looking Good!

It’s never too early to book for Christmas and with such great value there’s no better place than The Waggon & Horses on Mansfield Road in Redhill, Arnold.

The Christmas menus are hot off the press and have been eagerly anticipated this year. In the last 12 months there’s been lots of changes at The Waggon and the food offering has gone from strength to strength. The pub is expecting to be busy so early booking is highly recommended. Menus are not only available from the bar but you can see them online by visiting www.pubpeople.com and clicking on the The Waggon’s logo.

The menu has been pain-stakingly put together by the Pub People’s catering team and we think it’s the best value three course Christmas Fayre around.

Priced at only £15.99 for an adult and £9.99 for a child we think you’ll agree the selection of starters, mains and desserts is amazing!

As well as running the Christmas Fayre menu, Manager Lorraine and her team are offering a lunchtime special menu with three courses for a bargain price of only £8.99. The Christmas lunchtime special menu will be available during the same period as the main menu but only available during the afternoon.

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Lorraine, who’s been manager of the pub for over three years now, says “We appreciate that our main Christmas Fayre menu could be too much for some during the daytime, so we decided to offer a lighter and less intimidating menu for those wishing to dine at lunch.”

Bookings for both the Christmas Fayre menus are now being taken and you can find the booking form on the back of the menu.

If you fancy winning you and your family Christmas dinner next year, you can enter the pubs competition this Christmas, and have one less thing to worry about next year. To enter simply answer the following question “On the ninth day of Christmas, what did my true love give to me?” Is it A) Lords a-leaping B) Ladies dancing or C) Geese a-laying.

All you have to do is email your answer A, B or C to competition@pubpeople.com remembering to leave The Waggon as the email subject. Winners will be notified in the new year and you can enter as many times as you like.

You will receive a confirmation email so you know we have received your entry. Good luck and merry Christmas.

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Christmas Snackers!

Delicious party food that can be made in a flash....

Cajun Chicken Fingers Serve these on their own with a dip - or put into mini pitta or nan breads with some lettuce and mint dip.

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900g chicken breast - cut into strips 3tbsp olive oil 3 cloves of garlic - crushed 3 tsp cajun seasoning 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp lemon juice black pepper

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Add all the ingredients to a large strong freezer bag or bowl. Make sure the chicken is well covered with the marinade and leave in the fridge for 24 hours. Heat the grill. Place the chicken pieces on a large baking tin and grill for 10 mins - turn the fingers over and grill until cooked and a bit charred at the edges. Makes about 25 fingers depending on the size you cut them.

Chilli Stars

These light chilli scones are delicious topped with cream cheese and parma ham or make your own toppings up.

225g self-raising flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 50g butter/marg 1/4 pt milk 2 or 3 tsp chilli powder 1 tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp paprika milk to glaze

Crunchy Chocolate Squares

This fridge cake is very sweet - you need to cut these into really small squares.

400g dark chocolate 150g marg/butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 2 tbsp honey 2 crunchie bars - smashed into bits 100g marshmallows - cut into bits 80g chopped nuts (I used hazelnuts)

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Break the chocolate into bits and add to a saucepan along with the fat, syrup and honey. Stir over a gentle heat until all melted.

Pour into a large bowl and cool down until just warm. Then add method the chopped nuts, marshmallows and crunchies. Stir really well heat oven to 220°C. Sift flour, salt & and pour into a 20cm square non stick tin. Chill until set and cut into baking powder into a bowl. Add fat squares. Makes 30. and rub between fingers til mixture Sweet Chilli Prawns resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the chilli powder & paprkia. Mix. These take 2 minutes to prepare.

Make a well in the centre. Add the 2 x 145g packs cooked, peeled prawns tomato puree & milk. Mix until you 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce have a soft dough. On a floured 3 spring onions - finely chopped surface kneed gently. Roll out to lime juice - splash about 1.5cm. Use a star cutter and 2 tbsp fresh coriander - chopped place shapes on a greased baking tray. Brush with milk. Bake for 10 seasoning to taste mins. Once cool, carefully cut in half bag of prawn crackers and add the topping of your choice. method Makes about 16 depending on the Mix the chilli sauce, spring onions, lime juice, coriander and size of your cutter. seasoning. Add the prawns and combine well. Serve in a bowl surrounded by crackers so guests can scoop the prawns onto the crackers.

Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season.

We’ve included a list of places where the kid’s can meet santa, as well as listing some of the great Christmas events in Nottingham. There are also some great theatre tickets to be won.

Check out the delicious recipes for easy cheap nibbles to impress your friends with over a glass of mulled wine....

We would like to wish all our readers, advertisers and contributors a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

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home and garden crossword puzzle sudoku puzzle looking good, feeling great kids where’s Santa? kids diary business, IT & finance safer neighbourhoods Arnold Local Area Forum a helping hand helping hand directory what’s on this Xmas? shopping adult community diary pets useful information puzzle solutions classifieds index / list of advertisers

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Bulgaria Ski-ing A fine handpicked selection of real ales from microbreweries, ciders and International beers.

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Nova at the Chesterfield Canal After enjoying a walk beside the Canal near Chesterfield in September, members of Nova Singles Club decided to explore the more picturesque stretch from Shireoaks to Kiveton. Featuring several bridges and twenty-three locks, some double or triple, this section from Worksop to Kiveton forms part of the award-winning restoration project carried out between 1996 and 2003.

Walkers from Shireoaks pass twenty-two of these locks on a delightful gradually-inclined towpath that during the summer months gives us many glimpses of bird life and passing narrowboats on their way down to the Trent near Gainsborough.

In mid-October, Nova members led by past chairman and founder-member Brian Cluff, joined the canal near the restored Cinderhill Bridge where the towpath crosses the canal towards the tiny village and marina at Turnerwood. Tea and coffee here at Lily Cottage's snug little conservatory on the outward and return journey were among

the highlights of a sunny day that lit up the autumn colours of the trees along the route.

Nova meets at 8pm every Thursday evening at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, opposite the Treetops - Eating Inn. The club's monthly programme of social events for single, widowed, separated and divorced people includes dining out, concerts, theatre and cinema visits, walking, of course, and many more. Visit the web-site at www. novanottingham.co.uk or phone Chairman Paul Mitton on (0115) 9404147.

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Carols in the CarPark at St Andrew’s with Castle Gate United Reformed Church Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JT

Sunday 9th December at 6pm Free refreshments for all!

December 13th Club Christmas Evening Floral Demonstrations by members

Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY

Doors open 6.45pm for 7.15pm All Welcome. Visitors £4 For info: 0115 937 5861

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Terry Pratchett’s “The Wyrd Sisters” a fun comedy for all the family

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Volunteers help maintain Japanese water gardens at Bestwood Country Park

Wesleyan Reform Church Burford St, Arnold

Sat 8 Dec: Christmas Coffee Morning - 10am - 11.30am - with gift stall Sun 16 Dec: Christingle Service - 6pm Sun 23 Dec: Evening Service - 6pm Sun 6 Jan: Family Service - 10.30am

The historic Japanese Water Gardens at Bestwood Country Park have been given a makeover thanks to local volunteers.

The Grand Central Chorus are Toronto bound

Gedling Borough Council’s Park’s Development Team working in partnership with the friends of Bestwood Country Park, the Monday Volunteers and local interested residents helped to tidy up the ornamental gardens and prevent it deteriorating back under brambles and leaf mould.

The Japanese water gardens are a historical ornamental area of the park. They were commissioned by the Duke of St Albans family during the early 20th century and were designed using stone, water and Japanese trees and planting.

The Chorus have now had the official invite to represent the British Barbershop Association in the International Competition in Toronto next July, increasing the flurry of activity in trying to organise money raising events. Watch this space....

Bestwood Country Park is owned and maintained

by Gedling Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council. Cllr Jim Creamer, portfolio holder for environment at Gedling Borough Council said:

To book singers for your special event call Peter on 01530243822 or e-mail: publicity.gcc@gmail. com. Any number of singers can be provided from four to forty. Fees are negotiable and quality is guaranteed.

“The Japanese water gardens are a significant and historical part of Bestwood Country Park. It is really important for us to try to restore them back to its former glory.

With the help of volunteers, we can invest time in developing our parks which we want to present as best we can to visitors.

If any other business or school would like to help us restore our parks or any community projects, we encourage you to get in touch with us.”

If you would like to join The friends of bestwood country park or want to be involved in future volunteer sessions, then please contact Jane Richardson on 0115 901 3963 or e-mail parks@ gedling.gov.uk

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Sponsorship is also being sought. The Chorus are successful, perform publicly on a regular basis, often for charitable organisations and will be appearing in Canada in the above International competition. Any organisation interested in supporting this registered charity please contact Nelson on 07967091202 or Mitch on 07866519837 or e-mail as above.

Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening at 7.15pm in Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. You are welcome to visit whether you are a prospective singer, agent, audience, sponsor or just looking for free entertainment.

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DORKET HEAD LANDFILL ARNOLD Did you know that Arnold has a dysfunctional landfill site as a neighbour?

It's been a menace for years now, belching out 'toxic' substances, that residents have no option but to inhale. Residents are woken up in the middle of the night due to 'fumes' invading their bedrooms. They have to tape up their windows and doors to reduce the gas entering their properties. They’re afraid that there may be an explosion, or the ‘fumes’ will ‘poison’ them whilst they sleep. Do you think this is acceptable?

Living close to landfill sites has been implicated in an increase in birth defects and some cancers If you smell the odour (and it's difficult to define, but if you are motoring along Mapperley Plains, you will sometimes get a whiff of it – acrid and gassy) then please report it to the Environment Agency. They are the regulators of the site. The phone number is free. Ask for a reference number when you log the call, and write it down in case of further need

0800 80 70 60 There's talk of Nottinghamshire County Council extending Dorket Head Landfill. It's already causing a great deal of physical and psychological stress to many Arnold residents. To extend it would be an absolute nightmare!

There’s also talk of re-opening the holes (cells) and adding further waste. This would be worse than anything Arnold has experienced so far We want the site closing down at the end of 2014, completely capping, (covering) and adequate gas extraction wells to minimise the odour Please support your Community, and report the odour to the Environment Agency. Lobby your MP, Vernon Coaker, and your local councillors Thank you.

Arnold Against Landfill Email us: dorketheadtipstinks@arnoldagainstlandfill.co.uk Twitter: @dorketheadtipstinks

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Well look no further; Mark Severn is here to help you with all your specialist ground work needs.

Mark has been in his trade for 22 years. All Grounds is a local, friendly business specialising in hard landscaping, fencing and paving.

Mark also does footings and foundations for extensions.

If you want your home and garden to have a whole new look please call Mark now for a free quotation on 0115 952 4729 or 07870 271643.

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home & garden GIVE YOUR TURKEY A TREAT AT CHRISTMAS Ovenu, the Nottingham-based professional oven valeting business, is encouraging local people to give their appliances an early Christmas present, with a pre-festive season valet.

Ovenu’s professional valeters ensure that ovens operate to their full potential, more efficiently and for longer. It is also important to keep ovens in top condition for health and safety reasons. Spilt oils and cooking fats are two of the main causes of oven fires and an unclean oven can also be a breeding ground for germs.

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The Redhill Arch by Bob Massey In the 1800’s the road from Nottingham to Mansfield and Doncaster, now the A60, was a muddy track, large parts of which went through the forest.

In winter the road was treacherous with deep ruts and thick mud, making travel both difficult and dangerous. The section through Redhill was the worst part. The approaches to the hill were both steep and very muddy with the red clay from which the area is named.

Passengers in coaches had to alight at the foot of the hill and be escorted to the top on foot while the coach with extra horses added, struggled up the slope. In winter this hill could become totally impassable.

Six public houses were built at the base of Redhill to accommodate the passengers and provide extra horses and guides.

The original Redhill arch In 1812 at the height of the Napoleonic wars, the framework knitters from the Arnold area were in a desperate state having little work. Materials were difficult to come by due to the war in Europe, especially in Spain, from where most of their basic materials were obtained. The Parish Overseers of the Poor in Arnold had an obligation to support these workers in their time of trouble. Money was very tight all round and even the wealthy were feeling the pinch.

The problems of Redhill and the dire work situation locally, led to an idea that could ease both problems in one go. The answer was to get the framework knitters to dig out Redhill and reduce the height of the slope and pay them in kind with bread and basic food stuffs.

The hill was wide and access was required to the farm on the hill, so it was decided to dig out the centre leaving a track up the side (still there today) leading to the farm.

In order for access to the farm a bridge over the resulting cutting was needed.

Work commenced from both sides of the hill at once. The bridge was built on the top of the hill from which the earth, rock and clay beneath was removed after its construction.

The spoil removed during the work was spread along the road so that it flattened the approach raising the level of the road on each side. The result was that houses such as the Guide House at the base of the hill now had steps down to them when before they had been level with the road.

All the work was carried out by the unskilled labour of the framework knitters who were not used to this type of manual labour. As a result there were many accidents. The result of their labours was that the road to Mansfield and beyond was now much easier to traverse speeding up the journeys as well as the comfort of the passengers.

They no longer had to alight to climb the hill.

As you pass up this road today at 40mph spare a thought for these men and women who laboured in the 19th century with only a pick and shovel to make your trip easier.

I am researching the history of Arnold and would be very pleased to hear from any one with more details of the above people or information on the various places.Email: bob.m.massey@gmail.com or post via NG5 magazine.

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Former Mayor raises £10,000 for

Can You Help?

The Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance is YOUR local Air Ambulance Service and needs your help in many different ways to help keep it operational.

Our helicopter and crew are on call every single day of the year during daylight hours. We average 4 missions a day attending everything from road traffic accidents, industrial and sporting accidents, serious illnesses and people who are injured in inaccessible places.

Each year it costs the LNAA £1.7million to provide this vital, life-saving service and we receive no Government or Lottery funding. We rely on individuals, companies and community groups to help us reach this target.

Some of the ways people can help their Air Ambulance Service are: • Donating money • Fundraising on our behalf • Joining our Lottery • Remembering us in their will • Donating their time as a Volunteer Volunteers are needed in our shops in Mapperley, Retford, Stapleford, Sutton in Ashfield and Mansfield Woodhouse to help serve customers, sort stock and window-dress.

At events volunteers are needed to help set up our stand, sell LNAA merchandise and run tombolas and other fundraising initiatives. We need volunteer drivers to drive our vans to events and to deliver stock to our shops and we need volunteers at our warehouse to sort stock and donations and people are needed all over the county to attend cheque presentations on our behalf.

Volunteering is very rewarding and you will be helping to save lives, will meet lots of people and there are roles to meet most abilities and talents. To find out more have a chat with the Nottinghamshire Volunteer Coordinator Lynn Jones on 0115 941 2255 or email L.Jones@ ambucopter.org.uk.

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prostate awareness charity Cllr Patricia Andrews presented a cheque for £10,000 to the NHS Hospitals Trust for the charity Prostate Cancer Awareness and Cure. The money was raised during her year in office as Mayor of Gedling.

The cheque was presented to the NHS Hospital Trust at Gedling Borough Council, Civic Centre on Thursday 27 September.

The funds were raised through a number of events organised by Cllr Andrews including charity quizzes, micro brewery visits, a fashion show and raffle, cake sales, open garden events and a “wartime past and present” remembrance event.

Be a good neighbour when the snow arrives says County Council With winter just around the corner, Nottinghamshire householders are being urged to be good neighbours and help keep roads, paths and pavements clear if and when the snow arrives. And they are also being asked to check that any elderly or disabled neighbours are all right in the cold weather.

Nottinghamshire County Council is encouraging people to play their part in keeping the county on the move by following the Government’s Snow Code -- which gives clear advice on clearing snow and ice safely.

You can find more information on the snow code and other advice for coping with winter weather by visiting www.direct.gov.uk

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Body Masters Gym Your name: Jay How did you first get into your line of work? I started training when I was 15 years old at Castle Gym in Nottingham but then stopped until I was 29 when I tried several gyms but couldn’t find one with a nice atmosphere.

Then I went to Body Masters in 2002. After training there for 2 years my brother phoned me out the blue and told me it was up for sale. At that point I realised that this could be a great opportunity and went for it. I didn’t think I was going to get it but I did.

How did you get to where you are now? It’s been hard work and a huge learning curve but I wouldn’t change it for the world. A staff member says “The relationships he has formed with the members and the welcoming atmosphere he has created are a testament to Jay’s friendly helpful personality”. I now have a new venue for combat training called Combat Masters. It has been open since March this year and provides boxing and mixed Martial Arts classes. A new member who used to go to a well known gym, but didn’t get any help and support, tried Combat Masters for two days a week.

She then decided to train Mon – Fri doing different classes and has lost a massive 10 stone How have you found advertising in ng magazines? It’s the best thing I’ve ever advertised in.

We have had a lot of new customers from placing our advert in the ng5 Arnold.

What’s the most embarrassing moment you’ve had whilst at work? Once I was holding the remote for the telly at the gym and Westlife came on.

A new lad walked through the door and it looked like I was singing to the telly using the remote!!

What did you want to be when you were growing up and would you still like to be that now? When I was 15 my sister went out with a body builder and a few weeks ago the same guy came into the gym and reminded me that I said to him when I grow up I want to own a gym and be like you! I don’t remember saying the second part but I’ve got the gym.

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Wednesday clinics at; Physio direct, 388 Gedling Rd, Arnold Tel: 01159562353 £22, receipts given

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GEM rocket to 3rd place!

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Winter Programme

GEM Connection Ladies Barbershop Harmony Chorus prepared for battle of the barbers and how we battled!

The Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS) holds a National Convention annually with many choruses taking part each year. Each chorus is marked on their choice of music, presentation and quality of the singing.

GEM Connection have practised hard and hope the improvements and new techniques we learnt have shown. GEM performed amazingly in a well fought contest and got a score of 74.9% placing them third. Well done to everyone in the competition As preparation for the Convention, GEM performed at Biddulph Music Festival on 8 October and came away with first place. Again, we hope everyone enjoyed themselves and are proud of their accomplishments.

GEM hosted a fantastic festive ladies evening on 12 November with an ever – successful handbag auction and surprise singers! Congratulations to everyone who made it a successful night and thanks to everyone who came. If you would like to be informed of any other events, please contact Flin (details below).

On 30 November, GEM’s Charity Concert took place at the Long Eaton Silver Prize Band Club, and with a fabulous attendance and equally fabulous singing, it was a hit! Thank you to everyone who came and took part.

The Chorus meets every Thursday from 7:30pm at Harrington Junior School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. If you would like to find out more, come along to a rehearsal, become part of the mailing list or book us for an event, please email pro@gemconnection. org or contact Flin Tubby on 07545 316 986.

Come along and see how GEM sparkles!

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The Nottingham Centre’s winter meetings got off to a good start in September. Topics so far have included a talk by Pam Littlewood, a local author, about the inspiration for her work: National Trust Gardens: and Stories of the Workhouse, by the Southwell Storytellers.

The last meeting for 2012, on December 13th at the Mechanics, 7.30pm, will offer an insight into the activities of the various sub-groups throughout the year (Garden Group, Walking Group, Local History Group), followed by a Dramatic Entertainment entitled, ‘The Christmas Excursion,’ which will be presented by members of the committee. Don’t miss it!

The New Year opens on January 10th, 2013, with a talk by Kevin Topham – The Secret of Sherwood Forest. (Mechanics, 2.15pm.)

On Wednesday 24th January, at 7.30pm, Marion Wallwork (Nottingham Centre Chairman) will give a talk entitled ‘From Waddesden to Workhouse’ about National Trust and non- National Properties that fall between these two extremes.

14th February, at 2.15pm Colin Hobday will talk about North Yorkshire – a look at the moors, minsters, and coastline of this fascinating region.

28th February, at 7.30pm – Dr. Donald Hawthorne will talk about ‘Antiques of Tomorrow’.

All meetings take place at The Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission: £2 members, £3 visitors. For information about joining the Nottingham Centre (which is affiliated to National Trust), contact Mrs.Heather Brooks, 0115 9436272. email:heatherbro@aol.com

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Meet.....

ARNOLD SWIMMING CLUB NEWS

Bethany Archer

Bethany Archer

Age: 15 Sport: Swimming - Racing County: Nottinghamshire How did you first get involved with your sport? I had swimming lessons from age 4 at Arnold Leisure Centre then I joined Arnold SC when I was 7 as my instructor recommended it.

Who was the first person to spot your talent?

Bill Hopkins saw my potential during training sessions & encouraged me to lead my lane.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Getting into the Nova squad when I was 10 & also becoming Junior Club Captain of Arnold SC. What’s your earliest memory of competing in your sport? The first County Championships I did when I was 9. I swam 3 races and loved the atmosphere so much the following year I competed in 11 races!

Who’s your biggest supporter and why?

My mum and dad because they always support me and take me to every gala.

Swimming News...

Club Championships 2012

In 2012 we saw more of our swimmers in the Club Championships than ever before, with a total of 145 swimmers competing. Swimmers achieved a staggering 594 Personal Best times and 23 Club Records during the four Annual Galas. Club Records were achieved by 5 year old Max Walker, 6 year old Emelia Jamson and Jesse Richards, Sam King, Finlay Hutchinson, Oskar Keeble, Kirsten Gilding, Mitch Jordan, Rohan Watkins and Jorge Phenix-Coyne. A special mention goes to 8 year old Ellie Blakey who broke an amazing nine Club Records. Well done to all the swimmers who competed and to all the volunteers who helped us to support the galas.

Please note that this years presentation evening is on Friday 7th December 2012 at Arnold Working Mens Club starting at 7.30pm.

Senior Captains, Vice-Captains and Junior Captains for 2012-2013

New Lane Ropes at Arnold Leisure Centre

Nova Development Squad Jack Bannister

Congratulations to Jack Bannister for becoming the first swimmer to join the Development Squad at Nova Centurion having joined Arnold Swimming Club through Club Links, a partnership established 3 years ago between Arnold Swimming Club and Arnold Leisure Centre. Well done Jack and all the best for the future at Nova!

Finally after months of work behind the scenes Arnold LC have taken delivery of brand new anti-wave lane ropes. The replacement of the existing ropes is long overdue and the club would like to give a special thanks to Councillor Marje Paling and other local Councillor’s from St Marys and Bonington wards whose support in terms of funding help has enabled us to reach our target set by Gedling Borough Council to pay for 50% of the lane rope costs.

Arnold SC Training Times So when and where do Arnold Swimming Club train?

Monday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Tuesday: 7-8 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Wednesday: 7-8 pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Thursday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7-8 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 9pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Sunday: 5-7 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre

For more information on Arnold SC visit the Club’s website: www.arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk

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Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to unlock your child’s potential, building their confidence and independent study skills.

Contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment: Arnold Study Centre Donna Kelly 0115 822 4711 Carlton Hill Study Centre Karen Saunders 0115 953 2617 Sherwood Study Centre Caroline Cochrane 0115 875 1271

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Exciting research project for families in Nottingham Do you have a child aged 2 years 9 months to 4 years 6 months?

Does your child constantly move around, fidget and wriggle, not listen to you or talk too much? Is this behaviour difficult for you to manage at home during meal and play times or watching TV, and when you are out and about, shopping, or visiting?

Researchers from the University of Nottingham are inviting local families to take part in an innovative research project with the chance to participate in parenting programmes designed to help you manage your child’s behaviour and improve family life. This will take just 1 to 2 hours each week for a period of 12 weeks.

Our next parenting programmes will begin in January 2013 To find out more and take part in a short interview to see if your family might benefit from participating, contact 07881 280369 or email Elvira.Perez@nottingham.ac.uk To advertise call 07817609444 or email: info@ng5.org.uk

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Where’s Santa?

Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. Every Sat & Sun (inc 22nd) through December. Two sailings per day. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children up to 12yrs. Only £8.95 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www. princessrivercruises.co.uk.

Floralands - Santa’s grotto opens 24 Nov then every Fri (11am-3.30pm), Sat (9.30am - 3.30pm), Sun (10.30am - 3pm) & Mon (10.30am - 3.30pm) until 24 Dec (9.30am - 1.30pm). £4.95 per child includes a small gift. Santa’s breakfast every Friday 9.30am-10.30. Enjoy a snack & story with santa. Ticket only, pre-booking essential. £7.95 per child. Catfoot Lane, Lambley. 0115 926 8137 Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa arrives 12pm on Sat 17 Nov & will be in his spectacular grotto every weekend from 11am to 3.30pm until 23 Dec. Costs £1. All moneys go to When You Wish Upon A Star. For an extra special treat have Breakfast with Santa from 9.30 on Sat 24 Nov, 1st Dec & 8th Dec. Bookings will be taken from Nov 1st by email: info@brookfields-gardencentre.co.uk or in store at customer services. All updates on our website and facebook pages. 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200.

Send a letter to Santa - Royal Mail’s address for Santa is SANTA’S GROTTO, REINDEERLAND, SAN TA1.Post before Dec14th & include a SAE. Gullivers Christmas - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. From 8th - 24th December. For more info visit www. gulliversfun.co.uk.

Rufford Country Park - Santas Grotto. 11am - 4pm every weekend from 10 Nov to 23 Dec weekends only. Children £5 Adults £2. Includes gift. For more information call 01623 822944 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp.

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre - St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto from 24 Nov - 16 Dec (weekends only). 11am - 4pm. £5 per child includes gift. 01623 823202.

Christmas Steaming Extravaganza - 16 Dec. 11am - 4pm. Meet Santa in his grotto. Nottingham Industrial Museum, Wollaton Park.

White Post Farm - Farnsfield. Santa will be arriving into his grotto on Sat 24 Nov and will be there until Christmas Eve. Call 01623 882 977 for more information.

Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular starts 17th November. For more info check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274.

Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his beautiful grotto 8/9, 15/16 and 22/23 December from 11am til 3pm. You can have breakfast with Santa w/c 17th Dec, 9.30 til noon £5.95. For more info call 0115 963 3961.

Broadmarsh Shopping Centre - Santa arrives on 10th Nov. He will be in his interactive 4D grotto until Christmas Eve. Rocket the Reindeer experience is £2.95 for children & £2 for adults.

Santa at the Victoria Centre - From 11 November. For opening times visit www.victoriacentre.uk.com Nottingham Heritage Centre - Santa train rides. Christmas drink for all, a toy for the child & mince pie for the grown up. £10 on 1 & 2 Dec. £12 on 8,9,15 & 16 Dec & £14 on 22 & 23 Dec. To book call 0115 940 5705.

This Christmas, make your way through our magical winter wonderland to find Santa!

The Floralands Grotto will be open on Saturday 24th November and then every following Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday until 24th December. £4.95 per child, which includes a small gift

Fridays Santa's Breakfast: 9.30am - 10.30am Grotto: 11.00am - 3.30pm Saturdays: 9.30am - 3.30pm Sundays: 10.30am - 3.00pm Mondays: 10.30am - 3.30pm Christmas Eve: 9.30am - 1.30pm Times shown are last entry to the grotto.

Please visit www.floralands.co.uk for further information

Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham NG4 4QL Tel: 0115 926 8137 • Email: info@floralands.co.uk www.floralands.co.uk

Santa'S BrEakFaSt

On Friday mornings in December the kids can enjoy a snack and story with Santa before meeting his reindeer and visiting the grotto!

Santa's Breakfast is ticket only and you will need to pre-book.

£7.95 per child

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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 per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk

Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599.

BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com.

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

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 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.

LA School of Theatre, Dance & Drama - all ages, all styles. Professional teacher. Classes in Arnold town centre. For more info call Lorraine on 07816 209839.

Street Dance Classes - Culcha street dance for girls & The Force break dance classes for boys.

Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&events@gedling.gov.uk or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure Magical Movers - singing, dancing and having fun in Arnold and Woodthorpe. Call Claire on 07954 991963 - www.magicalmovers.co.uk

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 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com St Mary’s Pre-School - weekdays - call 07969 544137.

Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006.

Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617.

1st Redhill Scout & Guide group - meetings: Band Mon 7pm/ Beavers Wed 5.45pm/Cubs Wed 7pm/Guides Thurs 7.30pm/Scouts Fri 7pm/ at 329 Mansfield Rd. Tel 953 7986.

Arnold Methodist Playgroup - Front St - Tues & Fri 9.45am-11.45am 2-5yrs. Tel: 07779610136.

2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm.Call Elaine McPherson on 9109188.

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) - Healthy lifestyle programme for children age 7-13.

Wed 5-7pm @ Arnold Leisure Centre & 10-12pm @ Redhill Leisure Centre. Contact: 07966 875066.

Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon. Contact Andrew Whitaker on 07891 654978.

Weaverthorpe Pre-School- Derwent Crescent, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered.

Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff. Contact us on 0115 926 5644, email: weaverthorpe@btconnect. com. Website: www.weaverthorpepreschool.weebly.com.

The Boys Brigade, 38th Nottingham Company-Every Tue 6-8.30pm. Open to ages 5-18yrs @ Arnold URC, Calverton Rd. Call Jennifer on 0115 9670034 or http://38nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk Killisick Pre-School- Coppice Farm Primary, Laver Close, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Free funded sessions for 3 & 4 yrs. Contact us on 0115 859 8143, email: killisick.ps@ ntlworld.com.

Little Lambs Mother & Baby Group- A fun and friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Friday 2-4pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT. £1.50 per family. E: little. lambs@virginmedia.com or visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe Arnold View Pre-School- For children aged 2 to 4 years at Arnold Hill Community Centre, Arnold. OFSTED registered. Sessions Tue, Thurs & Fri am & pm including lunch clubs. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff and a genuine love for children. Contact tel: 0115 967 1391 or 07919 025633.

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Dance Divaz - Dance for fun to all the latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced at £3.50 each & are available from 3yrs to adults, held every Thurs at Bestwood Village Social Club.

For individual class times see www.dancedivaz.co.uk, also NEW Street classes now open in Arnold on Friday with J from Groundhogs. For venue & time please call 07954 418481 Discover, Explore and Create Kids Art Group - at The Place Activity Centre, Sherwood.

Be creative and imaginative using a range of different art materials and techniques. Take you Discover and Explore Arts Awards. 7-9yrs Saturday (term time) 9.30-10.30am. 10-11yrs Sat (term time) 10.45-11.45am. Age ranges & sessions are flexible for siblings. First session FREE. Contact Natasha 07742 949582 or email: sashaeast@sky.com The Boys Brigade- Arnold Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 6-18yrs. Contact Neil Keighery 0115 956 7383/neilkeighery@ntlworld.com or http://39nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk.

Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am|Stay’n’Play Wed 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for refreshments. Call 9150298.

Guitar and Bass Tuition - with Richard Woodward. All styles, acoustic and electric, beginners to advanced. Tel: 0115 960 9421 Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Special offers during the group. Various events organised.

FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers Beavers 6.30-7.45 | Cubs Panther Grp Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered- for children aged 30Fri mths upwards.

Children 7-8.30pm Tues welcome, | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. from all families with places available fro| September 2012. Please contact Melanie Contact Noel Yeatman 0115for 956 9865/0787505 Saunders on 07971 382837 more information.6784 Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - Every Tuesday night (term time): 5.20pm - 9.15pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close, Warren Hill. Contact Adrian on 07857 897633 or email: adrian25nottmbb@hotmail.com Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap & Ballet Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk

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Does your child turn 3 on their next Birthday?

Are you looking for a school nursery place?

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Proposed New Free School Welcomed Hundreds of local residents attended public meetings to show their support for proposals to open a new secondary free school in 2014 to serve the communities in Sherwood, Carrington, Mapperley and Arnold.

in the north of the city and provide parents with more choice when it comes to selecting secondary education for their children. The school will promote high academic standards for students of all abilities.

The proposal, by Nottinghamshire-based education experts The Torch Academy Gateway Trust, is intended to provide additional capacity and broaden parental choice in an area of Nottinghamshire where perceived demand for places currently outstrips supply.

“The Nottingham Free School will be a specialist Science and Creative Arts school.

We are feeding on Nottingham’s considerable reputation for creativity, as evidenced in plans for the creation of a Creative Quarter, formalised by the current government under new 'City Deals' initiative.”

“We invite parents/carers of pupils in Years 4 and 5 to attend a series of public meetings in Arnold, Sherwood and Carrington so that we can share our exciting plans.”

John Tomasevic John Tomasevic, Chief Executive of The Torch Academy Gateway Trust, explains: “Our proposal is designed to complement the existing secondary education infrastructure

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The new free school will accept up to 120 Year 7 students for entry in September 2014. The school will only be accepting Year 7 students in the first year and will build year by year, with an eventual number on roll of 600 students by September 2018.

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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM ARNOLD POLICE STATION High Street, Arnold 101 Ext: 853 4164 ARNOLD TOWN CENTRE PC Harvey Fletcher - Holmes

Tel: 07702 141558 PCSO Derek Tyson Tel: 07702 141595 Email: arnoldtowncentre@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk ST MARY’S & KILLISICK PC Kulvinder Dosanjh Tel: 07702 141556 PCSO Mark Careless Tel: 07702 141554 Email: killisickward@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk WOODTHORPE, MAPPERLEY PLAINS & KINGSWELL PC Tony Sahota Tel: 07702 141583 PCSO Nicola Bates Tel: 07702 141913 PCSO Anthony Sams Tel: 07525 989419 Email: mapperleybeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk DAYBROOK PC Louise Carbon Tel: 07702 141988 PCSO Alistair Butterfield Tel: 07702 141559 Email: daybrooksnt@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk Find your Safer Neighbourhoods team by entering your postcode on the homepage of www. nottinghamshire.police.uk

The countdown to Christmas is well and truly under way and we have no doubt you will be busy writing your lists for Santa and buying presents for your friends and family.

While you are out soaking up the festive atmosphere and spending your hard earned cash please take a moment to think about personal safety and the security of your vehicles and property.

Christmas shopping is stressful enough without having to do it all over again because a thief has stolen gifts from your car.

Every year, numerous motorists fall victim to this type of crime, whether they are halfway through a shopping trip, dropped their bags off at the car and gone back for round two, or returned home from a shopping trip and not yet unloaded the bags from the car.

Don’t learn the hard way – remember to lock all your car doors, make sure windows are closed and under no circumstances leave items on display when your car is unattended.

In the coming weeks you may well be out in town, at a Christmas party, or toasting the festive season with your friends and family.

We want you to enjoy yourself but remain safe, so we would ask you to plan your night out, drink responsibly, and don't leave your drinks unattended.

For most people, Christmas is a time for fun and general merriment with the family, but for the same reasons it can also be quite a stressful occasion.

If you feel the atmosphere getting heated, and it’s not the dinner in the oven, take some time out. Make a snowman in the garden, or if it’s not a white Christmas, play with all your new gadgets and gismos.

While we want everyone to have an enjoyable and safe festive period, we will take robust action to remove anyone from the street who is engaging in inappropriate or violent behaviour.

No one wants to spend Christmas in police custody with the knowledge that your family and friends are celebrating without you.

Make sure you are kept up to date with what is happening in the area next year by signing up to Nottinghamshire Police’s Neighbourhood Alert system.

This is an automated service that sends out free updates about local crime trends and incidents by email and text.

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A £13m investment plan to create a world class Robin Hood experience and protect historic Sherwood Forest will provide a major boost for the local economy, says Nottinghamshire County Council.

Around 100 people could be employed through plans for a new Sherwood Forest Visitor attraction which will also generate huge visitor spend for the local economy and vital investment for the Forest itself.

The first phase of the project which includes a brand new visitor centre, café and shop to replace the existing facilities will open in summer 2014 and the new Discover Robin Hood attraction will welcome its first visitors in spring 2015.

The Discover Robin Hood proposal promises: • A world-class visitor attraction to promote the legend, life and times of Robin Hood and his band of merry men • Interactive, futuristic tourist features amid the settings of a medieval castle complete with fortified ramparts made from local materials • Free access to a courtyard offering a taster of medieval activities and a gateway to Sherwood Forest which retains its free public access • Comprehensive plans to promote the natural habitats and natural history of Sherwood Forest – led by the existing county council ranger team.

Celia Brooks, Chairman of Edwinstowe Parish Council said: “We welcome investment plans at Sherwood which promote the area, but at the same time protect the forest and are sympathetic to the local environment, as well as anything which can benefit the village of Edwinstowe.”

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Arnold Local Area Forum is a partnership of local authorities, community groups, agencies and organisations operating in the Arnold area.

A very warm welcome to our winter edition of the newsletter that brings you news of what ALAF members have been up to and look forward to 2013. I very much hope that you all enjoyed the late autumn activities of Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night. I know that these activities are becoming increasingly popular amongst young people but hope that minimal distress was caused to the elderly and the noise levels were not too high for our pets! We can all now look forward to the festive season.

Wow, it’s nearly 2013, where did 2012 go?

The ALAF and its members have been busy providing a wide range of activities and are already planning to bring you exciting events in 2013. It seems appropriate here to remind everyone that the ALAF is a partnership of people living or working in Arnold and are committed to improving the town centre and its surrounding area. The ALAF includes representatives from different agencies and organisations and has gone from strength to strength mainly through the work undertaken by members.

Issue No. 13

In This Issue

Introduction

Arnold Local History Club Arnold in Bloom Arnold U3A AKRA Arnold Work Club Chinese Dragons & Lanterns Nottingham Postcard Club Arnold Library Science on Stage

I want to encourage all of you to have your say on what community activities you like and also to be more involved in local issues such as commenting on redevelopments, transport improvements and police initiatives. In order to achieve this, please contact me or any of the ALAF members or if you have a few hours to spare a month then why not become a member of a local group. All local groups are eligible to join the ALAF and access some funding to support their initiatives.

I would also like to thank Councillors Ged Clarke and Mel Shepherd who, like me, have contributed funds from the Nottinghamshire Divisional allocations to the ALAF. Finally, I wish you all, on behalf of the ALAF the very best wishes for Christmas and May the New Year bring you Good Health, Wealth and Prosperity.

Carol Pepper, Chairman ALAF

Arrangements are well ahead for the forthcoming New Year and we have some very promising talks and events planned for you. We have had a very interesting year in 2012 with some exceptionally good speakers and the various other programmes and films which have been well attended. Our last offering for the year will be held at Bonington House, Arnold on Tuesday 30th November 2012 when Andy McKinnon will tell us of 'The History of Bestwood'. There will NOT be a meeting in December. On Tuesday 15th January 2013, Peter Castle will talk on 'The Folklore of Nottingham'

All meetings are held at Bonington House (the Labour Club) High Street, Arnold, at 7pm. The car park at the rear of the Clinic is very restricted at present due to building work but there is ample parking further up High Street next to rear entrance of ASDA The Committee of the Arnold Local History Club would like to wish a wonderful and Merry Christmas and a successful and Peaceful 2013 to all our members and friends. For further information please contact John Ward 0115 926 5627

The Arnold Local Area Forum pages are sponsored through the: Nottinghamshire County Council Division Fund allocation of Councillors Ged Clarke, Carol Pepper and Mel Shepherd.

Arnold In Bloom Arnold in Bloom held their presentation in October at the Arnold Labour Club.It was a great night, enjoyed by everyone. Special mention to Shirley Maddock who produced a superb buffet.

There was concern that there would be little interest this year due to the dreadful weather, however being true Brits, the people of Arnold refused to let the weather get the better of them.

Judging was difficult due to the high standard of entries. Here are the winners: Residential Gardens: Gold - Margaret & Frank Casterton Joint Silver - Margaret Alpin & Sandra & Fred Kerr Joint Bronze - Ruth & Terry Guyler and Helen & John Buxton Residential Homes: Gold - Tavilfield Court Silver - Seagrave Court

Bronze - Ernhale Court Schools - Flower Section Gold - Pinewood Infants Silver - Arnold View Primary Schools - Fruit & Veg Gold - Arnold Mill Primary Sliver - Arnold View Primary Arnold in Bloom would like to thank everyone who joined in this years competition. Thanks to three local councillors who presented the group with a cheque to enable the competition to continue next year.

Thanks also to our MP, Vernon Coaker who presented the certificates, to all those who donated raffle prizes and to Kieran Limb who produced a film of the entrants gardens.

The committee of Arnold in Bloom would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year and here’s hoping in 2013 the sun will have his hat on!!!

Arnold U3A Do you live in or near Arnold, Nottingham?

Are you an older person who isn’t in full-time work? If so, U3A could be for you.

'U3A' stands for 'The University of The Third Age'. It's not a university in the usual sense.

Instead, it consists of self-help, self-managed, lifelong learning co-operatives all over the UK. Each local U3A is a charity in its own right, run entirely by volunteers. Arnold U3A serves the northern fringe of Nottingham. Yes we learn, but we're more interested in having fun than gaining qualifications.

The real life of U3A is in the interest groups, which meet throughout the month in different places. Groups are very informal, not at all scary. Once a member, you can join as many groups as you like.

There’s a lot happening, at different times on various days, so there’s a good chance you’ll

find something interesting that fits your diary.

You’re welcome to just turn up at a main meeting or a new/prospective members’ meeting. You’ll get a friendly reception, whichever route you choose.

The main U3A meetings, usually with a speaker, are held at Arnold Methodist Church, 1.45-3.45pm on the first Tuesday of most months. The next meeting is Tuesday 8 January. The building is on the corner of Front Street and Worrall Avenue.

New/prospective members’ meetings are at the Friar Tuck pub (behind Arnold market), monthly on Fridays at 11.15am. (Existing members are welcome too.) The next meeting will be on 18 January 2013. Come along for a coffee and further information.

Check out www.arnoldu3a.org.uk website for further details.

ARNOLD KILLISICK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Just a quick update to let you know what's happening in our area. Firstly, we really would like some new members to join us. We are a small, friendly group and we get together every 6 weeks for meetings.

The meetings only last for about an hour and a half.

Our next meeting is at the Beacon Baptiste Hall on January 8th 2013 and you can be sure of a warm welcome should you decide to join us.

We would like to promote the work of Groundwork who run a youth activity evening every Wednesday

in the Killisick Community Centre 7.30-9.00pm.

Charles and Rudi look forward to welcoming you if you are 11 years of age and over. If you would like to find out more please contact Groundwork on 0115 9788212.

Finally, we are planning our next Fun Day that will be fun packed with activities for everyone. This will take place on Saturday 29th June 2013 – so get the date in your diary now!

Chinese Dragons and Lanterns

Arnold Work Club

Come and enjoy a free arts and craft afternoon with a Chinese New Year theme. Make your own lantern and mask and listen to traditional Chinese songs and stories during the afternoon. A grand lantern parade around the lake will start at 5.15pm.

Sessions for children with special educational needs run from 12-1.30pm. Parents must be in attendance at all times. Booking for this event is essential – to book call 0115 901 3714

Nottinghamshire County Council runs a weekly work club in Arnold that meets at Arnold Library every Tuesday afternoon from 1 till 3pm. The main aim of the Club is to help unemployed people to find work by making the most of local knowledge and resources.

The Work Club provides unemployed people with a place to meet and exchange skills, find opportunities, make contacts, share experiences and receive support to help them in their return to work.

– Saturday 9 February 2– 5pm Civic Centre and the Bowling Green Pavilion, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham

Nottingham Postcard Club.

As another year draws to a close we look back on the sad loss of two of our members who brought their interests and humour to our now quite small club. After 31 years we need an injection of new members whatever their interests and everyone is welcome to come and visit us. Give me a ring first if there is anything I can help you with, don't be shy!

November saw our visit to the Nottingham Archives and Annual Dinner at the Westminster Hotel and on the 11th December we have an open club night, just the right occasion to come and visit us.

We start the New Year with a visit from Stephen Flinders on 8th January 2013, who will give us a talk on 'Owd Ilson' (Old Ilkeston for the posh people) We meet in the Meeting Room at Arnold Library (entry via the Leisure Centre) on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm. Until then may we wish you all A Very Merry Christmas and A Peaceful and Happy New Year Should you require any further information please ring John Ward on 0115 926 5627.

Work clubs give people the chance to meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share job hunting experiences and get advice on job search, job applications, interview techniques, CV’s , volunteering and training opportunities. Themed sessions and guest speakers have also been introduced, which include local employers, healthy living advice, local training and support provision, confidence building workshops.

The Work Clubs are led by key volunteers some of whom are looking for work themselves whilst others have an interest in employment and skills but are not looking for work. Each work club needs a couple of volunteers with others waiting in the wings. We have training available for volunteers so they can develop their skills and confidence levels.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Work Club, no appointment is necessary, just turn up. For further information or to volunteer your time, contact Denise Stephenson on 07775588756 or email denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk

At Arnold Library : December/January 2013 RHYME, RATTLE AND ROLL.... ...a lively 30 minute session with singing and nursery rhymes, every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:30 – 11am for 0-3 year olds and their carers/parents.

LIBRARY GIFT SHOP We have a small gift shop that sells a variety of goods; perfect for Christmas presents and stocking fillers!

THE KNIT AND NATTER CAFE This is a fortnightly event, open every other Monday from 2.00-3.30 pm, where you can knit, natter, borrow books and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee + biscuit for 50p! The café will be open on 10th December and 7th & 21st January.

READING CAFÉ...

Our popular Café is open every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to refreshment and to chat about books. The café has a themed meeting once a month; 12th December: ‘Life in the Library House’; a talk by Gill Allcock, daughter of the librarian.

9th January: Psychological Thrillers; a look at the ever popular ‘scare-yourself-to-death’ books. No prior reading required.

INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY? From 1.30pm - 4pm on Thursday 20th December and 31st January 2013 our Local Studies Librarian Ursula Ackrill will be in our local history section and available to help with local history or family history enquires.

No booking required. For more information call 0115 9224986 or e-mail Ursula Ackrill at ursula.ackrill@ nottscc.gov.uk.

CLOSING FOR CHRISTMAS Arnold library will close at 4pm on Saturday 22nd December 2012 and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 2nd January 2013.

Arnold Library, Front Street, Arnold NG5 7EE T: 0115 9202247 Mon & Fri 9am - 6pm; Tue & Thur 9am - 7pm; Wed & Sat 9am - 4pm arnoldlibrary@nottscc.gov.uk | www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries We look forward to your visit!

Science on Stage

Science on Stage is a programme of music, light and dance and an extended interval of science demonstrations and hands-on experiments. Our next production is ‘Little Blue’ which tells the story of the creation and evolution of the planet Earth.

Little Blue is scheduled for April 27th 2013 and will be performed at the Royal Concert Hall….. Please put that date in your diary.

Contact us:

If you represent a local group or are an individual who wishes to support the aims of the Forum, please contact us! We meet on a weekday evening every six weeks at the Gedling Civic Offices, Arnot Hill Park.

Visit us at: www.arnoldforum.co.uk or contact: Carol Pepper on tel: 0115 977 4140 or email: cllr.carol.pepper@nottscc.gov.uk Raj Sharma on tel. 0115 9774336 or email raj.sharma@nottscc.gov.uk

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a 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: info@ng5.org.uk Breathe Easy - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The Nottingham

North Branch welcomes people from Arnold, Gedling, Carlton, Mapperley & Sherwood areas. We meet the 2nd Thurs each month at St Georges Comm Centre, Victoria St, Netherfield at 1.30pm. Further info from Jim Bennett 847 7639.

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk

Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers.

Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month in the Urology Seminar Room at Nottingham City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone 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 Dyslexia Action - Empowering Parents FREE Course - On 10th November from 10am - 1pm at 1a Bridlesmith Gate, Bottle Lane, Notts, NG1 2GR. To book or for more information please call 0115 948 3849.

ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre.

Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david. hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org.

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

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

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

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.

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 Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.

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

Sherwood Lunch Club - £3.20 for a 3 course meal with tea or coffee. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 9621153.

Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - Meet on 3rd Tuesday of each month at Nottingham City Hospital

in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Our aim is to offer emotional, mutual and practical support to each other, partners, family and friends. For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460.

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

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

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs

negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.

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

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Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire

Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: rachael. ravenlock@nottsdeaf.org.uk Contact the Elderly - are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

Arnold Work Club - Meets every Tuesday 1pm-3pm at Arnold Library. Meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share experiences, get advice on interveiws/CV’s etc. For more details call 0115 911 1662 or email: arnoldworkclub@gmail.com Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399.

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 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 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 Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) Depression - support group, workshops and group meetings - contact Roxanne on 07988 083224 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

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£1.1 million promised to upgrade Arnold facilities Leisure facilities in Arnold are to receive a big financial boost it was announced at the beginning of November by Gedling Borough Council.

Council Leader, Councillor John Clarke, revealed plans for an investment of £1.1 million in popular leisure facilities the Bonington Theatre and Arnold Leisure Centre.

The Bonington Theatre is set to benefit from £250,000 of investment which is likely to be spent on new seating and lighting and sound equipment and improvements to the dressing rooms and bar area.

Arnold Leisure Centre will receive a pot of £400,000 to be spent on improvements to its swimming changing rooms and pool hall, plus work to improve the outside of the building and possibly an extension to the reception area. There is also potential for a further £200,000 of funding which will be spent on making the poolside

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changing rooms more family friendly and better laid out as the council has submitted an application for Sport England Improvement funding. However, it won’t be known if this bid has been successful for several months.

The Council has worked closely with valued users of these facilities, including the Bonington Forum and the Arnold Swimming Club, to identify priority areas for this funding to be spent on.

Alongside this, the council has already spent £450,000 of Growth Point funding to buy the land of the former Druid’s Tavern pub, just opposite the leisure centre site. By the end of March 2013, this will be turned into an additional 100 space ‘green’ shoppers’ car park, incorporating storage for bikes, motorcycles, and a solar powered ticket machine.

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Vernon Coaker MP As I write this column in November, I have just heard the news that the Post Office have retained their contract to deliver DVLA services, such as renewing your car tax.

The government have agreed to renew the contract, following a very well supported campaign by local people.

There was huge concern that the post offices at Worrall Avenue in Arnold, Mapperley Top and Porchester Road, as well as others, would have this business taken away and their future viability would be threatened.

I passed on my constituents’ concerns to the government and I am delighted that, on this occasion, they have listened to the voice of the people. As well as being the right thing, this also shows the power of local campaigns. Users of post offices are very supportive of

the services they receive locally and recognised the threat removing DVLA services posed. All working together, we made sure their voices were heard.

I am trying to do this on a number of other local issues as well.

If you have an issue you want me to take up, contact my constituency office at 2A Parkyn Road, Daybrook, NG5 6BG. Office hours are normally 9.30 – 5, Monday to Friday. Over the Christmas break, my constituency office will be closed from 21st December to 2nd January. Messages can be left on 0115 920 4224 or on my email: vernon. coaker.mp@parliament.uk It only remains for me to send my best wishes for the festive season to all the readers of NG5. I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and a peaceful new year.

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All That Glimmers: Rufford Country Park. 20 Nov - 30 Dec. Free Craft Exhibition. Handmade great gifts.

Christmas Wonderland: From 21 Nov. Old Market Square. A celebration

of Christmas. www.mynottingham.go.uk/christmas 24 Nov - 2 Jan. Weekends only except Christmas weekend. 11am - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre. Self guided walk with sweet reward £1. 01623 823202.

Abbey Christmas: Newstead Abbey, 1/2 Dec & 8/9 Dec, 11am til 4pm. £5 adult, £1 child, £6 parking. Tel: 01623 455900.

Dress The Tree: Newstead Abbey, 1 - 23 Dec, 11am til 3pm. FREE. Ages 3+.

Tel: 01623 455900.

Christmas Lantern Workshop & Procession: 1 Dec at John Godber Centre, NG15. 1.30pm-5pm. £2 Tel: 01623 457249.

Brierly Christmas Fair: 1 Dec at Brierly Forest Park Visitors Centre. 10am-3pm.

FREE. Tel: 01623 550172.

Carol Concert: 2 Dec at Festival Hall Leisure Centre. 2pm - 6pm. Tel: 01623 457101.

Tree Dressing Day: 2 Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE from 11.30am - 12.30pm & 2 - 4pm. 12 - 2pm The Dukeries College Band. 4.15pm the big switch on. Call 01623 823 202 for more information.

Aurora Winter Illuminations: Rufford Abbey Country Park on 1,2 & 7,8,9 & 14,15,16 Dec. 5 til 7pm See how layers of coloured light transform the gardens. £3 adults, £2 children. Tel: 01623 821338.

Two Little Boys: Christmas family show at Lakeside Arts Centre.

All tickets £8. Call 0115 846 7777. 6 - 30 Dec. Rotary Club Concert: 6 Dec at Festival Hall Leisure Centre. 6pm 10pm. FREE. Tel: 01623 457101.

Kirkby Christmas Festivities Craft Fair: 7 Dec, 4pm - 9pm at Festival Hall Leisure Centre. Tel: 01623 457101.

Festive Feasts in Sherwood Forest: 8th & 15th December. £25 adults, £13 children. An evening of traditional hog roasting and festive merriment.

Medieval dress encouraged! For more info call 01623 821 322.

Christmas Decorations: 8 Dec at Greens Windmill. 12 noon til 2pm. £3. Craft session for ages 4+.

Christmas Wreath Workshop: 9 Dec, 11am - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £5 per wreath. Book in advance 01623 823202.

The Amazing Adventures of Pinocchio: 9 Dec. 2.30pm at Lowdham Village Hall. Suitable for ages 5+. For tickets & price information call 0115 966 3596.

Christmas Craft Fair: 8/9 & 15/16 Dec. 11am - 3.30pm. Wollaton Hall.

Make a Christmas Angel: 9 Dec. 11.30am - 12.45pm & 2pm - 3.15pm.

Wollaton Hall. £3. Booking essential. 0115 915 3900.

Christmas Clowning: 9 Dec. 11.30am onwards at Sherwood Forest Country Park. FREE. Learn a few new party tricks at our circus skills workshop.

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Victorian Christmas Cards: 9 Dec,2pm-3pm. £2 pp.Nottingham Industrial Museum, Wollaton Park. Ages 4+.

Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 10 Dec. 6.30pm - 8.30pm at Maggie’s Nottingham Centrel. For tickets & price info call 0115 924 6211 Grimm Tales: 12 Dec. 7.30pm at Eastwood Theatre, Eastwood School. For tickets & price info call 01773 786212 ext: 123. Ideal family entertainment.

A Very Marie Christmas: Indoor theatre. 14 Dec. 7pm. £8/£10.

Nottingham Castle. Booking essential - 0115 989 5555.

Christmas at the Proms: 14 Dec. 7.30pm at Woodborough Village Hall.

Tickets available from Woodborugh Post Office.

Christmas Carols in the Mill Yard: 15 Dec at Greens Windmill. 4pm to 6pm.

Free Entry. Tel: 0115 915 6878.

Farmer Scrooge’s Christmas Carol: 16 Dec. 7pm at Lambley Village Hall.

A family treat from the Badapple Theatre. For tickets & price information call 07914 942019.

Dukeries Singers-We Wish You A Merry Christmas: 16 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 2 - 3pm. FREE.Tel: 01623823202.

Christmas at the Arboretum: 16 Dec, 4pm. NG7 4HF. FREE. Entertainment & Childrens activities.

Yuletide Lantern Walk: 18 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 4.30 - 5.30pm. £4 per person. Booking essential, call 01623 823 202.

Catfoot presents “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians”:

21 - 22 Dec. at Bonington Theatre, Arnold For tickets & info call 0115 956 0733.

Children’s Party & Festive Craft: 22 Dec at Making it!

Discovery Centre, Mansfield. 10am - 2pm. Booking Essential 01623 473297/200.

Arnold Community Cinema present Arthur Christmas (U):

FREE admission. 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Arnold.

Winter Sweat Lodge: 22 Dec at Bestwood Country Park. Call Jason for more info: 0115 956 9603.

70/80’s Xmas Party Night: 22 Dec, 8pm - midnight at Festival Hall Leisure Centre. £4. Tel: 01623 457101.

Santa’s Northern Lights Firework Display: 23 Dec at Gullivers, Matlock Bath Park. Tel: 01925 444 888.

Christmas Eve Party Time: 24 Dec at Making It! Discovery Centre, Mansfield. 10am - 2pm, Call 01623 473297/200.

Christmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am 12.30pm. Adults £3. Kids £1.50. Tel: 01623823202.

Boxing Day Revival Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park.

From 11.30am - 1pm. Admission £3 adults, £1.50 kids. *Please note: all dates & times accurate at time of going to print.

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Hello Ladies, I hope that you’re all well and have managed to enjoy our English summer months! (Short but sweet) Well, now it’s time to do some REAL shopping because if there’s one thing that we can be sure of, it’s that you’ll get plenty of wear from your Autumn/Winter wardrobe!

So what is on trend for the coming months?

Lots of Blues.... Navy blue, Royal blue all shades of blue. I think blue is quite a neglected colour - it’s not been a fashionable colour for a long time but is actually as versatile as black. Navy mixes and matches with most colours, it looks great with winter white, reds and even all the taupe, rusty colours that are also very popular this season.

Textures.... a must have is leather/ leatherette teamed with tweeds, angora, cashmere or any great wool textures.

I wasn’t quite sure how this look would go in Boutique 11 so I just bought a little taste of it .... I’ve already sold out and re-stocked; jeggings, trousers skirts and tunic dresses in leatherette!

I can hear some of you out there already saying...”I’m far too old for that look”.

Please let me stress once again ... it’s not what you wear but how you wear it and what you team it with!!!!

A perfectly fitting leather/ leatherette tunic or skirt looks fantastic teamed with a lovely mohair sweater or good quality long sleeved t-shirt, a great scarf and some lovely warm 80 denier coloured tights this is a fabulous look on most ladies!

For the not so daring .... A great pair of quality jeggings teamed with a wow factor long sparkly chunky sweater, some flat loafers/brogues or boots and you will be right on trend.

Long/short pretty much any length waistcoats or gillet are also in fashion, maybe with a little fur (not real) or leather trim. I personally love sleeveless jackets as they’re still really warm but don’t make you feel restricted.

A note for my existing customers (and you know who you are) ... I’m trying REALLY hard to get some furry, fingerless gloves again this year as I couldn’t get enough of them last year! Also the fur boot cuffs which pop around the top of any boot to TOTALLY change the look and give the impression that you’ve spent a fortune on a new pair of trendy boots.

Boots are coming in all different shapes, lengths and heel sizes - everything from beautiful flat riding boots to black patent dress boots, to stressed looking cowboy boots to bright red with lots of fur ski boots (in store now).

For those of you that haven’t yet made it up to the Boutique 11 please come along and take a look, you’ll find a great variety of sizes and prices for ALL ages. I really mean that!

My customers are daughters, mothers and grandmothers all going out with lovely, lovely clothes that they not only feel trendy in but suit their age and size!

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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 just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Arnold Women’s Institute - call 01636 673550 for details.

Mapperley Rotary Club - new members welcome. Further details call John Berrington on 01623 479 577.

Mapperley Townswomens Guild - meet 3rd Monday each month. March to September at 7pm & October to February 2pm at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call 07759575383.

Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to

May. For more info call Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.com 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 Yoga Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Yoga exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal.. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information.

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

St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 for more information.

Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New

members welcome. Contact 0115 993 1796.

St Mary’s Womens Fellowship - meet at St Mary’s Family Centre every other Tuesday evening 7.30pm-9pm. We have a wide variety of speakers. New members welcome. For further details & programme call Margaret Burgess on 926 8581.

Arnold Branch Royal British Legion - monthly meetings are held every 2nd Sunday in the month. At the Victory Club, Church Drive (opposite Sainsburys). Starts at 12.15pm. For more info contact Tony Pearsall on 0115 808 1984.

Killisick Autumn Club - every Tuesday 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Rd. For more info call 0115 956 8575.

Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens

Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome.

Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk The Fellowship - meets Thursday 2pm-3pm at the Wesleyan Reform Church, Burford Street, Arnold. We have a variety of speakers & tea & biscuits. For more info call Ms Patricia Lyon 0115 920 0485/07986892022 or patricia.lyon246@ btinternet.com. All welcome.

Crafty Craft Club - every Thursday 2pm - 4pm at Arnold United Reformed Church, Calverton Road, Arnold. All welcome.

Card Club - a new card playing club based on the game TICHU. More simple & fun than bridge, more challenging & strategic than poker. Come & learn with us. Monthly meetings TBA. Contact: sarah.mulholland@gmx.de

Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday

mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923.

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

Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am at The Park Inn, Mansfield Road. For more info call Alan Bush on 07833 232215.

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

Entrance fee. Refreshments. Jan 22 - Ayurvedic Cleansing; Feb 26 - Cranio-sacral therapy; March 26 - Philip Humphries; April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

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.

Arnold Branch of the U3A - meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - Chairman 0115 920 1160 or visit www.arnoldu3a.org Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.

Arnold Townswomens Guild - meet the first Tuesday of each month (Feb to Dec). 7pm to 9pm.

New members welcome. Contact Jenny Green on 0115 926 3125.

Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.

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

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

email:bestwoodcountrypark@hotmail.co.uk or visit our discussion forum website at www.bestwood-country-park.co.uk

Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541.

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.

Card Making & Paper Craft Classes - held monthly in Arnold. If you can get a crowd together I can come to you! Contact Victoria to book 07748 707845 or bluejellystampin@sky.com

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at

Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Mike 0115 920 0164 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119.

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 Janet-0115 9375861.

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Tues in month 7pm-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org 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.

Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes.

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.

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

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.

Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road are having an open day on 28 April for anyone to come along and “have a go” and to meet existing members. Further information on 0115 844 7167 Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695.

The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com 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 Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. To check out our programme of events go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk Bonington Film Club - Membership £1 per year. Film admission £2.50. Films shown regularly to members in the Bonington Theatre. To join contact Pauline Allan: 0115 967 6722 or pauline.allan1@ntlworld.com

Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham -

everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.

Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.

Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm

at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 9939106 after 7pm for info. New members welcome.

Arnold Art Society: French Connection Rekindled Members of Arnold Art Society and friends are pictured assembled for a photo shoot in

Photograph by Mike Pointon Stanislas Square, Nancy during their recent exchange visit to Vandoeuvre -les-Nancy in eastern France. The group endured the 15 hour coach journey via the Channel tunnel to be greeted warmly and enthusiastically by a ‘reception committee’ on arrival and then hosted by fellow artists and their families during a week long stay. A joint art exhibition was arranged and a letter of greetings and goodwill from the Mayor of Gedling was handed over to the Mayor of Vandoeuvre by

Arnold Art Society chairman John Williams.

A packed programme of activities organised by the French town included visits to other towns, including Strasbourg and Metz, art galleries, museums, castles, and factories producing ceramics and glassware. The generous hospitality and geniality of the hosts was beyond belief whilst the social gatherings enabled everyone to have a go communicating their respective languages with the wine tastings smoothing the flow of the ‘franglais’. The visit proved to be a huge success with the cementing of new friendships and a strong desire by all for a future revisit to Gedling to be arranged.

Autumn Exhibition and Craft Fair

The autumn exhibition was held during the week - end of Sat/Sun 20-21st October at the Pondhills Community Centre. More than 500 members of the public visited the exhibition during the two days with the Deputy Mayor Councillor Bob Collis and his wife visiting the exhibition on the Sunday.

A Lifeline for Animals in Need

Volunteer Drivers and Phone Operators Needed!

Local Nottingham-based charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit is seeking volunteer drivers with their own car who have a couple of hours a week to spare during the daytime, evening or weekend. The charity needs help to transport rescued animals to and from vet practices and foster homes. Additionally, reliable people are needed to take calls from the public who require help with animals they find in distress. All roles are based from home.

To learn more on how you can make a difference to vulnerable animals, please ring the Recruitment Officer on 0115-956 3799 (recruitment calls only).

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Animal Accident Rescue Unit is a transport service for sick, injured or vulnerable animals and birds. It provides both transport to a vet surgery, arranging for their treatment and caring for them in foster homes until either their owner can be traced or new homes can be found.

The Charity has no central base and is run entirely by volunteers working from their own homes. It has taken in so many cats over the last few months, it desperately needs new fosterers who can provide a temporary home for one of our rescued cats. If you think you can help, please ring the Recruitment Officer on 0115-956 3799 (recruitment calls only).

Animal Accident Rescue Unit lifeline telephone number for dealing with animals in distress is 0115-932 1555. For non-urgent queries and information, email us at admin@ aaru.org.uk, visit www.animalaccident.org. uk, or by post to PO Box 5414, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5DT. Reg Charity No 701405 Vat No 916306634

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Index of Advertisers Accountants/Bookeepers Alan’s Accounting 73 Paul Keenan 74 Select Accountancy 71 Aerials/TV’s/Home Cinema 1st Astral Aerials 16 Phil Chapman 50 New Wave Aerials 18 TV Confused 15 Bathrooms & Kitchens GB Drury Haydn Interiors Kitchen Design Studio Fairdinkum K & B Rightlove Bathrooms Vin Rouge Beauty / Nails Nails & Co The Girls Urban Sanctuary Bedrooms/Wardrobes Haydn Interiors KDS Vin Rouge Blinds/Curtains Designer Fabric Store Highbury Design

53 47 30 15 38 29

58,59 55 61 47 30 29 28 34

Building Services / Roofers / Fascias AKJ Contracts 50 Arnold Building Services 25 Arnold Building & Roofing 49 S.Bird 51 Brownz Builders 32 Canterburys 42 C n D Properties 17 C M Ellis 27 P.Hodgkinson 27 Hudsons 22 Nottm Roofing 16 Roberts Builders 51 Roofer Mick 45 SBS 45 PG Stapleton 13 Traditional Roofing 24 John White Builders 43 Carers/Home Help/Support Sasha Osborne 83 Car Repairs / Service / MOT Arnold Garage 95 Carpets/Carpet Fitter Carpets & Floors Direct The Little Carpet Co

25 39

Chimney Sweeps Home Sweep

51

Cleaning/Ironing Services Belle Casa 53 Victoria Cooper Ironing 36 Dustbusters 51 Michelles 25 MJ Cleaning 33 Community Info Arnold Against Landfil COPPI Research

26 63

Complementary Therapies Bowen Therapy 55 Starlight 55 Computer Repairs/Sales GB Micros 74 PCM - IT 71 Webtronix 73 Dance & Theatre Schools Ann Culley 55 Baby Ballet 67 Start Dancin 57

Domestic Appliance Engineers/Sales Dave & Tony Farrell

43

Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains 25 Drainscan 49

Holiday Homes Bulgaria Ski-ing

7

House Clearance/Waste Removal Dave the Rubbish Man 23

Introduction Agencies Matchmates

9

Solar Panels Arnold Electrical Tiling/Tile Shops EMC Tiles Grout & About

Job Opportunities Westminster Homecare

79

Trade Directories Age UK

81

Training/Courses Bob Massey

10

Travel Agents Forest Travel

9

Tree Surgeons Charnwood W.R.S

35 42

Tuition DSP Guitar Tuition Groovy Drum Tuition Kumon

9 67 63

Upholstery/Fabric Designer Fabric Store Highbury Blinds P & J Upholstery

28 34 24

Veg Box Delivery Parsnips & Pears

8

Vets Arnwood Vets

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Electricians Arnold Electrical ARR Electrical Delectrix P.Kelliher DJ Hill LV Electrical Perkins & Son Tony Simpson

41 13 16 27 23 51 37 24

Estate/Letting Agents I AM Lettings Smooth Moves

1 32

Joiners/Bespoke Timberwks Beecroft 19 DD Joinery & Property 25 JM Joinery 13 Glen Myers 36 Hopewells Joinery 34 Martins Farm 37 Mike Thompson 27

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Kids Santa @ Floralands

65

Ladies Fashion Boutique 11

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33 25 36

Florests Nene’s Flowers

87

Foot Health/Chiropody High St Foot Clinic Physio Direct Foot Clinic Suzanne Gratton Fisher

57 55 57

Fostering Compass Childrens Serv 69 Fuels Fernwood Fuels

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Gas Engineers TherMix

37

Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping/Ponds All Grounds 29 AM Garden & Handyman 15 Artisan Gardens 33 B & P Paving 21 DF Garden & Property 27 Floralands 65 Fusion Garden Creations 37 Heatherview Landscapes 18 Littlegreen Landscapes 32 Man for all Seasons 13 W.R.S 42 Glass Specialist Sines Glass

43

Hairdressing/Barbers Lucy Savedra Urban Sanctuary

55 61

Health / Fitness Arnold Leisure Centre Combat Masters Redhill Ladies Hockey Rosemary Conley

57 54 60 60

Home Improvements/Handyman AM Gardens & Handyman 15 Jason Craddock 19 JJ Jobs 24 Man about the House 33 Man for all Seasons 13 Prestige Home Imp. 24 Tony Smith Handyman 35 Philip Ward 53 S White 19

Social Clubs/Comm. Centres Arnold WMC 11

57

7

Flooring Brightwood Flooring Carpets & Floors Direct R Taylor Flooring

87 7

Hypnotherapy Hypnolinks

Driving Schools Shirley’s DS

Financial Advice S.Bateman

Shops Ancient Magick Flippin Good Beer Co

Legal Services/Solicitors Barker Evans 82 Sharp, Young & Pearce 79 M.P Vernon Coaker

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Opticians/Optometrists Specsavers 96

41 46 53

Oven Cleaning/Repairs Oven Repairs 4U OvenU Renu Ovenclean

43 31 51

Painting & Decorating Anthony Gent Glen Birch James P & D Phil Sargeant Ronan Decorators The Painting Lady

Windows/Doors/Fascias Apollo 20 Canterburys 48 K & A Windows 50

13 49 24 51 23 19

Window/Conservatory Cleaning JWS

43

Wool/Haberdashery Knitworking

9

Pet Care/Food Door to Paw Zoolittles

91 91

Plastering S Bird N.Bluff Richard Brooks C J Plastering East Midlands Plast GM Plastering Matt the Plasterer

51 36 24 53 23 13 19

Plumbing & Heating Agua Plumbing All Weathers B & M Plumbing P.Byrne Hydra Heating PC Plumbing Matt Redgate Woodthorpe P & H

32 20 33 45 49 42 16 23

Property Services DF Garden & Property Roberts

27 51

Removals/Courier Andy

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Restaurants/Bars/Pubs Home 2,3 Waggon & Horses 4 Schools/Colleges Richard Bonington

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