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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. If you need a bit of excitement in your life then why not enter our competition? You could win an £80 voucher for an adrenaline fuelled day karting or quad biking. It really is fantastic. Thanks again to the lovely Abby aka The Fishwife’s Kitchen for her delicious seasonal recipes. Who said turkey was boring??? Finally to all our readers, advertisers and contributors, we wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
contents countdown to Christmas... 8 where’s Santa? 10 what’s on at Christmas? 14-15 kids 18 kids diary 18-19 eat, drink & be merry 23 recipe pages 24-25 home & garden 27 crossword puzzle 40 classifieds 48-49 looking good, feeling great 68 free time adult community diary
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Where’s Santa? Mrs Claus - Opening Brewhouse Yard; 3-4 Dec & 17-18 Dec 12pm - 3pm. See website for prices. Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa is now in his grotto. £1 entry per child. Proceeds to charity. Santa’s grotto open every weekend 11.30am-3.30pm & 21,22,23 Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Keycraft - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun from 26 Nov between 10.30am - 1pm. Donations welcome, all of which goes to charity. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends until 18 Dec & 19-23 Dec - 11am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm). £5 per child (includes small gift). For more information call 01623 821338 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp. Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his grotto 3/4, 10/11, 17/18 Dec. You can have breakfast with Santa 14,21,22 & 23 Dec. Christmas party on 20th Dec. For more info call 0115 963 3961.
Santa’s Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 26 Nov - Sunday 18 Dec
(weekends only). 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. 01623 823202. Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular. For more info and to book tickets check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Santa Train Rides - weekends from 26/27 Nov, 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, & Sat 24 Dec. 3 trains per day 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm (on 24th 10.30 & 12.30) Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For more info call 0115 940 5705. To download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. Christmas @ Gullivers - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. Festive packages available. For more info visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. Every Sat & Sun through December. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children. Only £10.50 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www.princessrivercruises.co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto from 26 Nov. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa - 3 & 23 Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 10 December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Santa’s Grotto- 3,4,10,11,17,18 December. £3 per child (3yrs +). 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Nottingham Castle. Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey - 10,11,17,18 December. Visit website for more information. Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto from 19th Nov. Free gift included with full admission. Breakfast with Santa 4,11,17 & 24 Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 18 Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 10/11, 17/18 Dec. 11am - 3pm.
Santa’s Grotto now open!
Our Grotto is open every weekend from the 19/th 20th November until 17th/18th December then the 19th to 23rd December. The Elves will open the Grotto at 11 and then close at 3.30 - £1 per child Every child has a chat with Santa, a small treat and then a tag to write their wish for Christmas on and hang on our Wish Tree. There is no need to book just come on in, browse our festive displays, take some photos with our Photo opportunities and meet Santa!
All proceeds go to our selected charities;
Breakfast with Santa
Join us for Breakfast with Santa on the following dates 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th December from 9:30 to 10:45 Each child will have a Breakfast box with juice, time with Santa and the Elves then a goody bag full of treats, all for only £5.99. Places are available for children aged 3 & above who must be accompanied by an adult with a maximum of 2 adults per child due to space restrictions. Tickets go on sale on 25th November & can be purchased in store only at customer services; Places are limited so buy yours quickly as we sell out fast!
We look forward to welcoming you soon! Sign up to our Premier club online, or in store for advance notification on all our activities. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.
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Arnold Mill
Winter Fair Friday 2nd Dec 3.45pm - 5pm
Raffle, Parents Keep Out, Refreshments, Games, Tombola & much more... Arnold Mill Primary School, Cross Street, Arnold
Cross Street Baptist Church Newly refurbished! Sunday morning services: 10.45 also a Sunday School for children of 4 years upwards. Wednesday’s: A Snack bar from 12 noon to 4pm with a very good menu. 1st Saturday every month: Coffee Morning 10am - 11.30am. December 3rd (Saturday): Christmas coffee morning with cakes, jams and gifts. December 18th (Sunday): Carol Service at 2.30pm No morning service.
Community Cinema St Mary’s Church, Arnold Programme will be as follows:
20 Dec - 7.30pm: Christmas Eve (PG) 17 Jan - 7.30pm: Marvellous (12) All welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult & be old enough to watch the category of film being shown.
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A warm welcome is given to everyone. We will be happy to show you around. For more information please contact Rev, Andrew Howe 0115 9139499 or visit the church on a Wed lunch time.
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Festive family fun days Woodthorpe Park Nursery 10 & 11 December 10am - 5pm Live music Unique gifts and local crafts Christmas trees Plant shop Family face painting Arts and crafts activities Tropical House Treasure Hunt Santa Refreshments. ‘Word has it that santa will be making an appearance!’
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Winter Wonderland: Up to 1 Jan. Old Market Square & Smithy Row. Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On – 29 Nov – 6-8pm. Fireworks @ 8pm. FREE Christmas Afternoon Tea: Every Sunday until 18 Dec. Newstead Abbey - £15. Book on 01623 455 916 Christmas Trail: 19 Nov - 23 Dec. Rufford Abbey Country Park. 10.30-3.30. £1 per trail. Aladdin: 25 Nov until 21 Jan. Nottingham Playhouse Panto. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Christmas at Newstead Abbey: 26/27 Nov, 3/4 Dec. Saturdays 11am-6pm/Sundays 11am-4pm. Newstead Abbey, £5 each – under 5s FREE. Includes car parking. Christmas Wreaths: 26/27 Nov at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm. £12 per wreath. Tel: 01623 823202. Booking essential. Peter Pan: 28 Nov until 3 Jan. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. Christmas Trail: 26 Nov until 5 Jan. Weekends only. 11am - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £1 per trail. 01623 823202. A Victorian Christmas in Nottingham: 6 Dec at 2.30pm. West Bridgford Library. £3. Booking advised on 0115 981 6506 Santa Cruise: every Sat & Sun in December (up to18th) daytime special for all the family.11.30am-1pm & 2pm – 3.30pm. £10.50pp. Call for details - 0115 9100 400. Christmas Courtyard: Until 24 Dec. Wollaton Hall. Albert Hall Christmas Concert – 4 Dec – 3pm. £5 adults, U16 FREE. Call 0115 950 0411 Hucknall Christmas Carnival: 7 December, Market Place. Includes ice rink & Christmas market. Jack & The Beanstalk: 10 Dec - 15 Jan. £17-£34. Theatre Royal. www.trch.co.uk Stories With Santa: 10,11,17,18,19,20 Dec. 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. £6 per child. Wollaton Hall. 0115 876 1057. Ages 3+. Cassandra’s Christmas House Tour: 9 Dec – 7.30pm - 10pm. £18. Includes cake & cheese. Book on 0115 876 1057. Suit 14+. Wollaton Hall. Red Robin Walk: 19 Dec - 2 Jan. £1. Wollaton Hall. Christmas Ghost Stories: 9 Dec. 7pm - 9.30pm at Newstead Abbey. £15 (inc. glass of wine/soft drink). Book on 01623 455916. Dog Grotto: 17 & 18 December, 11am – 12.30pm & 2-3pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. Min £2 donation per dog. Christmas Showtime: 4 Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Tree Dressing: 4 Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30-1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 7 Dec from 6pm at Cathedral of St Barnabus, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets - www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham
Dick Whittington: 3 - 18 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096. Newstead Abbey Singers: 3 Dec - 7pm. Newstead Abbey, £8. Book on 01623 455 916 ‘Blackout’ Christmas: 10/11 Dec. 12pm - 3pm. £1. Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham Castle. Christmas at Holme Pierrepont Country Park: 10 - 11 Dec. Visit Santa and browse the Christmas market. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event: 9-11 Dec. 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm, 7pm at Sherwood Forest. £3pp. Tickets limited. Call 01623 823202. Santa Fun Run: 10 Dec. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. For more info: www.nwscnotts.com Johnny Cash Christmas Special: 16 Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Andre Rieu: 17 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 Christmas in the Arboretum: 18 Dec. 4-6pm. Live music, children’s activities. Christmas Steaming Extravaganza: 18 Dec. 11am-4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. For all ages. The Snowman & Peter & The Wolf: 29 Dec. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. Christmas Sharing: 16 Dec – 6.30pm at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby-in Ashfield. £3pp. Limited tickets. Call 01623 457101. Christmas Biscuits: 22 Dec at Greens Windmill. 11am - 1pm. £3pp. Drop In. For ages 3+. Family Christmas Fun: 10-31 Dec. Newstead Abbey. Follow the snowflake trail & win a Christmas treat. £1 Family Carol Concert: 17 & 19 Dec. 6pm at Royal Concert Hall. Christmas Carols in the Mill Yard: 17 Dec at Greens Windmill. 3pm-5pm. FREE. Arnold Community Cinema present Christmas Eve (PG): FREE admission. Tues 20 December at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Arnold. Christmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 12.30pm. Adults £3. Kids £1.50. Booking essential. Tel: 01623 823202. Boxing Day Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. From 11.30am - 1pm. £3 adults, children £1.50. Booking essential: 01623 823202 Christmas Pudding Trail!: 10 Dec - 3 Jan. 10am - 3pm. £1. Nottingham Castle. Best Ever Christmas Show: 29 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 New Year’s Eve Fireworks: 31 Dec - 8pm til midnight. Fireworks at 9.15pm. FREE. Nottingham Castle. New Year Walk: 1 Jan. 10.30am – 12.30pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £3 adults, £1.50 children. *Please note: all dates & times accurate at time of going to print.
Festive Stress? The festive period is nearly upon us and though it brings joyful times and happy memories for most of us, it can also be a time of stress and unhappiness. Whilst there is much to celebrate during the festive season, it can also bring plenty of stressful times along with it. Whether it is stress from all of the shopping, preparing and entertaining that many people accept as a part of Christmas and New Year, financial worries when faced with the expense of Christmas or strained family relations seeming more heightened and tense at this time of year, it can all go some way to make you feel overwhelmed and totally stressed out. If this is you, there are a few things you can do to help yourself de-stress – even if you only have limited time. The simplest and quickest thing you can do to get those feelings of stress under control is to focus on your breathing. Spend a few moments focusing on taking deep breaths – breathing in for a count of four through your nose and out for a count of five through your mouth. Not only does this focus on your breathing take your mind away from the things that stress you out for a few minutes but it also physically acts upon one of the symptoms of stress – rapid shallow breathing. The great thing about this is that you can do this anywhere – whether in the middle of a packed shopping centre or stood in front of a hot stove full of pans. There are other practical steps you can take if you have a little more time. Exercise is great for reducing
symptoms of stress as well as flooding the body with feel-good endorphins and this can be anything from a brisk wintry walk to an hour in the gym – whatever works for your lifestyle. You can also try journalling or mindfulness as a way to reduce feelings of stress. Sometimes though, the festive period can bring up deeper feelings of unhappiness or anxiety and that is totally normal too. The adverts on TV can make you feel like the whole world is having a great time apart from you, which can make you feel even worse. The most important thing to remember is that you are not alone – there are many people out there who feel just the same way as you. It might seem like a tall order but try to be kind to yourself – beating yourself up for not feeling just like everyone else does nobody any good. Very often these feelings – whether stress or unhappiness and depression - pass just as the season passes but if you find these feelings lingering into the new year, it might be time to consider taking action to deal with these feelings properly. There are many options you can take, whether it is finding an appropriate self-help book or maybe considering a talking therapy such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to work through these feelings and go forward into the new year feeling much more positive and able to cope with whatever life throws your way.
Marie Scott is a CBT therapist and psychotherapist, based at Maple House Clinic in Eastwood, NG16 3BD. She deals with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and anger amongst many others. For more information about Marie and the issues she can help with, please visit www.chrysalistherapyservices.co.uk or give her a call on 07791 894227. Marie provides all clients a safe and confidential space in which to deal with their issues.
countdown to Christmas... MAPPERLEY & ARNOLD ROTARY CLUB
It is that time of the year again when the local community are very generous in supporting the Rotary club with donations to Santa on his Christmas float. This year we will be in the following areas on the dates stated. 24 Nov - Arnold lights (Market Pl): 5.30pm 2 & 3 Dec - Boots, Mapperley Top all day 5 Dec - Surgeys Lane-Patricia Drive: 6pm - 8pm 6 Dec - Wensley Rd area: 6pm - 8pm 8 Dec - Breck Hill - Maitland Rd: 6pm - 8pm 9 Dec - Howbeck Rd - Coppice Rd: 6pm - 8pm 10 Dec - Arnot Hill Rd - Sandfield Rd: 6pm -8pm 12 Dec - B & M - Victoria Park, Netherfield: all day 13 Dec - Lodge Farm - Redhill Rd: 6pm 8pm 15 Dec - Whitby Cres. - Gedling Rd: 6pm8pm 16 & 17 Dec - Gonalston Farm Shop: all day 19 Dec - Ellington Rd - Ashington Rd: 6pm8pm 20 Dec - B & M - Victoria Park, Netherfield: all day 21,22 & 23 Dec - Morrisons - Victoria Park, Netherfield: all day Xmas Eve - Calverton: 4.30pm onwards For more information see www.rotarymapperleyarnold.org.uk or follow us on Facebook.
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The 9th annual
Toy Run Saturday 3 December
Come along to the event, which starts at 11am at The Arrow pub on Gedling Road, Arnold (breakfast provided) followed by a bike procession through Arnold, Daybrook, Woodthorpe and Mapperley from 12pm.
The Mayor and Local bikers dressed as Santa will be hitting the roads of Gedling to deliver toys to underprivileged children this Christmas
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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Mon, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Comm. Centre. 9.45am - 10.45am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599 or Ruth on 07779 699564 or www.shakerattleandrhyme@weebly.com Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@ nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws. com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!
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. 102nd Nottingham Scout Group - meet Mondays (term time only) at Top Valley School (Dance Academy). Beavers (ages 6-8) 5.15pm - 6.30pm and Cubs (ages 8-10½) 6.30pm - 8pm. For more details contact Mike: 07773 685237 or Jenny: 0115 977 1345, or pop along Monday night. Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com
Arnold St Mary’s Pre-School - Church Lane, Arnold. Call 07969 544137. Open every morning plus all day Wednesday. Free places available for 2,3 and 4 year olds. Email: info@arnoldpreschool.org. Or visit www.arnoldpreschool.org. OFSTED registered. 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. Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Indoor at Basford Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1, Bar Lane Ind Est, Bar La, NG6 0JA. Oct-March. Mon 6-7pm soft ball & 7-8pm hard ball net. Fri 6.307.30pm club training night. New members always welcome. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm.Call Yvonne - 07954 402258. Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. Weaverthorpe Pre-School- Derwent Crescent, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Funding for 2, 3 & 4yr 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 Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group- A fun & friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Mon 9.30-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane,NG5 4HT. £3 per family. E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/ littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5 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. 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 2,3 & 4yr olds. Qualified staff and a genuine love for children. Contact tel: 07919 025633. The Boys Brigade 39th Nottingham Company- Arnold Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 5-18yrs. Contact Neil Stevenson : 39thnottm@boysbrigade.org.uk
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Tiny Talk - baby signing & toddler talk classes - teach your baby how to communicate before they can talk & then help with their developing speech & language. Suitable from birth - 3yrs. Enjoy a fun hour with your little one(s), learn a new skill, make new friends & eat chocolate biscuits! Call Claire, 07890 896889 or visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/claireba Who Let The Dads Out! - Saturday mornings 17 December & 14 January at St Mary’s Church Family Centre from 10am - 11.30am. For children from 0-5 years with their dads for fun, toys & refreshments. Dance Divaz - dance for fun to latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced £4 each from age 3 to adults, held every Monday at Arnold Welfare (opp Greyhound pub). Also Street classes with J on a Friday at Arnold Mill School age from 6 to 18. For class times and more information see www.dancedivaz.co.uk or call 07954 418481. Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap, Ballet & Modern Theatre classes. Every Monday, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. There has never been a more exciting time to enrol. Perform in our dance show extravaganza to be held at the Nottingham Royal Convert Hall Sunday 25th June 2017. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk Arnold Town Youth FC Under 17 Boys - want to play football? Saturday U17s recruiting players for 2016/17 season. Born between 1/9/99-31/8/00 them come along & join in. For more info call Malcolm 0115 967 3489/07500 874926 or Rob Mc Lachlan 0115 926 9171 Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am|Stay’n’Play Wed 9am - 10.30am & 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for refreshments. Call 9150298. Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617. Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006. Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to sitting babies only. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DX. Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs. Drill, flying, sports, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh, BTECs & much more. Tel: 0115 940 4308 1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm - 7.30pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: bbga@standrewsnottm.org.uk or 0115 912 0098 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp Forest Kids Nottingham - every Thursday 10am - 12 noon at Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. the golf hut/cafe for nature activities, games and general mucking about in the fresh air. Find us on Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 Facebook: www.facebook.com/forestkidsnotts or email: forestkidsnotts@gmail.com Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families welcome, with places available now. 15 mths group; parents & toddlers welcome. Weds 1-3pm £3.Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information. 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 the vicarage on 0115 920 8879
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The play area which is being provided by Gedling Borough Council will incorporate the park’s mining heritage with a rustic mining tower, mining train and ‘old pit’ grasslands ensuring the history of the park is remembered for years to come. The park will include a toddler area celebrating Gedling Colliery Station and lagoons, complete with swings, slides and wheelchair accessible roundabout. A junior area showcases the ‘old pit’ and Gedling Grasslands with a 7 metre rustic mining tower at its heart with slides, sculptures and granite ‘coal effect’ boulders and a teen area which celebrates the park’s wild woodland habitat, features a zip wire and adventurous climbing area. The park is being part-funded by the council who are providing £150,000 alongside a grant from WREN’S FCC Community Action Fund, who will provide £50,000 after a successful joint bid for funding by the Friends of Gedling Country Park group. Leader of the Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “We are very proud to be providing our residents with this excellent play area that children will enjoy for many years to come. It will make what is already a destination Country Park even better and puts us firmly on the map. The work that the Friends of group have done to secure funding alongside the £150,000 that we’ve invested has ensured that this park will bring families from far and wide and we couldn’t be happier with it.”
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Carry on Karting! WIN one of 5 x £80 activity vouchers* Langar Karting and Quad Centre is one of the largest activity centres in the country, offering a huge range of activities for all age ranges. I took four boys for a day of karting and quad biking; what a fantastic experience! We received a really warm welcome from Chris, the manager. The centre is well organised and very professional. You really feel you are in safe hands. The massive indoor karting circuit is great. After a safety briefing, we were let lose in the 270cc/50mph karts. There is a 150 foot long flyover bridge as well as a tricky hair-pin corner. You also get feedback after your go, giving you all the crucial stats so you can see who went the fastest. The boys absolutely loved it. “awesome”, “mint” and “really good fun” were their words. We then moved outside to the quad bikes. These were also a really good buzz and the boys were in their element. As well as quads the centre also has 400cc off road buggies, archery, laser clay pigeon shooting and paintballing, all ideal for team building and corporate events or stag and hen parties. There were a couple of parties going on while we were there and they looked like they were having a whale of a time. Chris, the manager said; “individuals and small groups are also very welcome. Our junior quad biking
parties are particularly popular.” (Prebooking is advised.) With Christmas approaching Langar Karting and Quad Centre is the ideal choice for Christmas parties or why not treat somebody to an Activity Gift Voucher? The centre is only 15 minutes drive from Nottingham City Centre. It took us about 30 minutes from Arnold but it is a lovely drive and well worth it. We are already planning another trip. © Gary Monks
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Calverton BMX/Bicycle Track Project This project was started by a local BMX enthusiast in October 2016 and it has gathered momentum at an incredible rate. An initial article in the Calverton Echo detailed plans to have a modern BMX/Bike track built in the William Lee Memorial Park to replace the old metal ramps. Local support was fantastic and the plans quickly evolved. The current plan is to keep the ramps and try to build a track nearby in the same park. If there is enough continued support the skatepark may be replaced with a modern concrete facility at a later date. It is important to point out that a BMX track can actually be enjoyed by people on most types of bicycle and by riders of all ages and abilities. This will be a free facility, it will be very inclusive and will be designed in such a way that everyone can safely enjoy using it. There will be grass, trees and flowers planted around the track so it will be in keeping with the rest of the park which has recently had a beautiful new town hall. BMX is now an Olympic sport with clubs and tracks popping up all over the country. The nearest track at the moment is Hucknall, a long way for the young people of Calverton to travel. With so much space and demand, building a track in the village seems like the right move.
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Why do we eat Turkey at Christmas? Over recent years one might think we have become a little tired of the traditional turkey, with lots of celebrity chefs offering a range of alternatives - going back to the traditional Dickensian goose, or a stunning beef rib roast, duck, fish or more exotic combinations from cuisines around the world. But for most of us, Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without a turkey, around 76% of us have it as the centrepiece of our festive meal. It wasn’t always the case of course, turkeys were first brought to Britain around 1526 but it remained a rare luxury. Instead, people ate goose but also roast swan, pheasant, peacock and even roast boar’s head decorated with holly and fruit. Rumour has it that Henry VIII was the first English king to eat turkey, although Edward
VII is said to have made eating turkey fashionable at Christmas. Indeed, turkey was pretty much a luxury right up until the 1950s when they became more widely available and refrigerators became commonplace, and now 10 million of them are eaten in the UK every year. Apparently, and this won’t come as much of a surprise to most of us… it is women who are mostly responsible for preparing the Christmas lunch with 67% of British women being in charge of the feast every year, although most of us don’t go for our first “solo” attempt until we are at least 34! Whatever you are eating for your Christmas lunch, or enjoying over the seasonal holidays, make the most of it, and soon the nights will be getting lighter again.
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Salmon with Clementines, Vodka and Honey, with a Horseradish Crème Fraiche. Ingredients For the Fish... zest & juice 4 clementines & 1 orange, 2 further clementines sliced 100ml vodka 5 tbsp clear honey 1tsp caster sugar 1kg side of salmon, bones removed (oil the skin side before dressing) For the Crème Fraiche... 200g crème fraîche 2 tbsp creamed horseradish small pack chives, snipped salt and pepper to taste
To make the crème fraîche, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, season with black pepper and a little salt (hold back a few chives to sprinkle on the top) When the salmon is ready, reheat the remaining glaze (add a splash of water if too thick) and brush it over the top .
Salt Rubbed Turkey with Clementine and Bay Butter (would serve approx 8) If, like most of us, you prefer a traditional turkey for lunch on the big day, why not keep the clementine theme and try this twist on the classic Christmas Day roast?
Method
Ingredients 11-12lb oven-ready turkey with giblets removed For the Salt Mix... 5 bay leaves, crumbled if dry, torn if fresh 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1tsp black peppercorns 85g/ 3oz coarse sea salt zest of 1 orange
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a baking tray with oiled baking parchment and place the (oiled) salmon skin side down in the middle. Slice the salmon into 8 fillets, cutting through the flesh but not the skin. Brush the salmon with the glaze, making sure you get in between the gaps. Save some for brushing on at the end. Lay the clementine slices down the centre of the fish, and bake for 20 mins.
For the Clementine and Bay Butter... 100g/ 4oz butter softened zest and juice 1 clementine splash of sherry large thyme sprig, leaves picked 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried)
Bring the clementine zest and juice, vodka and honey to a gentle bubble in a pan, season a little. Simmer for approx 10 mins until reduced, add clementine slices and simmer for a further 5 mins until soft and sticky. Remove fruit slices and set aside. Bubble the liquid until thickened and glossy.
Method Up to 24 hrs before, salt the turkey. Grind all the ingredients to make a wet salt. Sit the turkey in its roasting tin, gently rub a little vegetable oil over the bird and generously rub the salt all over. Cover with cling film and return to the fridge. To make the clementine & bay butter, mash all the ingredients together in a bowl with some seasoning and set aside. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to a month) Remove the turkey from the fridge 1 hr before you want to cook it. Wipe the excess salt rub off the bird with kitchen roll and pat it dry. When you are ready to cook the bird, gently push your fingers under the breast skin from the neck cavity and loosen it from the meat, taking care not to break the skin. Rub some of the butter on the flesh under the skin and then bring the skin back over. Take the rest of the butter and rub it all over the outside of the Turkey. Cover loosely with foil and cook according to calculated cooking time. Brussels Sprouts on the Side
Do you love them or hate them? Apparently, it’s all down to your genes. Some people can taste a bitter chemical in this traditional veg and some can’t. If you want to serve them to a mixed group, how about combining sultanas, toasted pine nuts, caramelised onions, sherry and a drizzle of honey for something a bit exotic, or perhaps try shredding them and stir-frying with garlic and smoked streaky bacon (just don’t burn the garlic!)
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AN ABSOLUTE GEM THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK! After a three year break from the restaurant trade, Naj Aziz is back with a bang. Using his 25 years of multi award winning restaurant experience (The Indian and MemSaab), he has launched Masala Junction. Situated in the old Natwest bank on the junction between Mansfield Road and Hucknall Road in Carrington/Mapperley Park, the restaurant offers authentic Indian dishes in a building with both history and character. A year in the making, Naj bought the bank back in March 2015, and with the help of architect and sister in law Lyn NiblockAziz, he has transformed the building into the stunning restaurant it is today. Truly a family affair, Mr Aziz’s brother is a partner in the venture, his niece designed all the graphics, his cousin is the manager and his nephew works front of house. The love and passion the family have for the restaurant filters down into everything they do. I took my own brood, including children aged 5, 7 and 16, there for my birthday. The little ones don’t like food that is too spicy (korma kids) and my eldest is a vegetarian that doesn’t really eat vegetables so I was slightly worried! Well, I needn’t have been. Isram (Naj’s brother in law) who looked after us, was amazing. He suggested korma for the children, even though it wasn’t on the menu and poppadoms and chutneys appeared pretty quickly to keep the hungry children busy. To start we had the paneer and broccoli tikka (£6.50) and the sigri kebab selection (for 2) that included chicken tikka, lamb
chops and rehmi kebab (£12.50). It was exquisitely presented with vibrant pickles, purees and a range of garnishes. The chicken tikka went down a treat with my daughter (7) and the paneer was loved by my 16 year old too, a very successful start to our meal. For mains we had the junction jalfrezi (£11.95), lamb rogan josht (£12.95), vegetable biryani (£13.50) and of course the chicken korma, served with pulao rice (£3.50) and a selection of nan breads (£2.50 - £2.95). All the food was delicious and cooked to perfection. The keema nan, always a good indicator, was packed with really tasty meat. Stuffed to the max we still managed to order a few puddings. The chocolate fondant was divine and the coconut icecream, served in a half coconut with all the trimmings was devoured by my 5 year old. All in all a fantastic evening. If you are looking for that wow factor then look no further than Masala Junction. It has it all. © Cat Hedges
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This Christmas surprise the gardener in your life with something a little different. I’ve perused the shops and internet to bring you my hand picked top ten unusual and quirky gifts.
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War Time at Robert Mellors by Bob Massey
Robert Mellors junior school on Bonington Drive is now the oldest school in Arnold. It still uses the original buildings which date from 1932. There are older school buildings that exist in the area, the former Church Drive school and the National school, but they are no longer used as schools.
In May 1941 over 400 Arnold residents enjoyed a variety show by the Blackouts Concert Party at the school in aid of War Weapons Week. The artists included the Angelus Singers, Wally Oldham (Nottinghams own George Formby), dancer Dorinova, comedian Freddy Batters, Jack Ellis, George Jackson, Arthur Morley and the Tzangane Orchestra. During Salute the Soldier week in June 1944 a further concert was arranged at the school by Mrs E H Clarkson and Mrs Stacey Blake, the wife of the local artist and author of the Sexton Blake stories. The fund benefited by over £15 pounds.
Robert Mellors was originally built as a boys secondary school and it was well equipped for the time with a large hall and good stage, both of which survive today. It was regularly used by the boys for plays and events throughout the year to raise money for the school. During World War Two it was put to use by the local community for all types of events outside the school curriculum. Dances, concerts and whist drives to name but a few. Most of these events were to raise money for the war effort but also provided much need moments of relaxation and entertainment away from the war. On 19th March 1940, the boys of the school provided a show in aid of the Arnold Nursing Association. This consisted of two one act plays; “Eldorado” and “The Ghost of Jerry Bundler”. These were combined with solos, monologues and selections by the school choir which made up an evening which was greatly appreciated. The performance finished with scenes from “The Merchant of Venice” which proved to be a great climax to the evening.
In October of the same year the ladies of the Townwomens Guild also gave a concert at the school. This time it was in aid of the Womens Air Training Corp. The artists included Mrs Leese, Miss Murial Gallon, Mrs Sabbage, Mrs Collins, Mrs Bass, Mrs Watchman, Mrs Wilson and Mrs Rathbone. The show was compared by the leader of the girls section of the Air training Corp Flag Officer Caunt. Only a month later another concert, this time in aid of male members of the local squadron of the Air Training Corp, took place. The artists included Mark Mellors, Miss Martin and Miss Harrison, Mr Gadsby, Miss Masterman and Mr Boot of the Magicians Guild. (The Guild is still going strong today). The show was accompanied by Miss Brent on the piano with Flying Officer Hadfield as the compare. It was all again arranged by Mrs Stacey Blake and Mrs Clarkson. It was not all concerts however. During the war, dances were very popular. One such event was organised at the school for Wings for Victory Campaign in March 1943. About 300 residents attended this event and the fund benefited from the £20 raised.
I am researching the history of Arnold and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with more details or information. Email: bob.m.massey@gmail.com or post via NG5 magazine.
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At Arnold Library : December - January EVENTS Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 3rd December 10am – 3pm
We are excited to announce our first Christmas Craft Fair at Arnold Library. You’ll find a variety of crafts including textiles, jewellery, cards, candles, ceramics, jams and more! A great place for unique Christmas gifts, join us to start your seasonal celebrations. Entry is FREE. Wednesday 7th December 10am-12pm Reading Café “Just For Us”. Come and join us for our themed Reading café in December where members of the café will be sharing a Christmas memory. New members are most welcome, the Reading Café runs every Wednesday from 10am – 12noon. Saturday 10th December - The Sparks Arts for Children presents: Big Sister, Little Brother at 10.30am A funny, fast paced story of two squabbling siblings retells the classic tale of The Emperor’s New Clothes with a brilliant twist. Suitable for ages 5+. Running Time : 50 minutes. Booking essential – either drop into Arnold Library, call us on 0115 9202247 or book online at www. inspireculture.org.uk using Eventbrite. Tickets for Library members are £3 per child and accompanying adults are free. Non-library members are £5 per child or adult. Wednesday 14th December 10.30am-12pm Reading Café – Christmas Theme. Come and join Tracy and our regular Reading Café members in December where we will be discussing Christmas books and celebrating the festive season. New members are most welcome, the Reading Café runs every Wednesday from 10am – 12noon. Friday 23rd December Christmas Colouring Session 2-5pm. Come and join us in the afternoon for a free colouring session in the children’s library to get you in the festive spirit. Wednesday 11th January 10.30am-12pm Reading Café - Costa Book Awards. Come and join Sam and our regular Reading Café members in January to discuss this year’s Costa Book Awards and look back at previous winners. New members are most welcome, the Reading Café runs every Wednesday 10am – 12noon. RATTLE, RHYME AND ROLL.... Fun with your babies and toddlers at our lively 30 minute sessions for 0-3 year olds and their parents/carers. Sing, rhyme and “If you’re happy and you know it, shout we are.” We are! Every Tuesday and Thursday 10.30 - 11.00 am READING CAFÉ... Come and join our Reading Café, which is always ready to welcome new members and visitors. Open every Wednesday morning from 10am-12 noon. We have a themed Café once a month, see details above. KNIT AND NATTER Meeting every Monday 2pm - 3.30pm. Join our friendly group to knit, crochet, craft and natter; borrow books and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee & biscuit for 50p! LOCAL HISTORY SURGERY Looking for help with your family history or local history? Our local studies librarian will be on hand to discuss your research. Why not drop in for a chat and meet other people involved with your kind of research. Monday 5th December 2pm - 4pm. Arnold Library, Front Street, Arnold NG5 7EE T: 0115 9202247 Mon & Fri 9am - 6pm; Tue & Thur 9am - 7pm; Wed & Sat 9am - 4pm arnold.library@inspireculture.org.uk www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries We look forward to your visit!
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ir W itch: la B s w ie v Bur ton Re ing Again! p m a C g in er Go So I’m Nev Originally known as ‘The Woods’, this secret sequel to the revolutionary The Blair Witch Project, a horror film that rocked, terrified and inspired the industry and it’s audiences, has a lot on its shoulders. But with some great talent behind it, most notably the director Adam Wingard, the movie had some safe hands to lead the audience’s quivering ones through this camping trip from hell. The story sees James and his friends enter those creepy woods searching for his long lost sister Hannah, one of the people who went missing after the events of the first Blair Witch. With six new victims to play with, the Blair Witch gets up to her old tricks of tormenting and terrifying not only those unfortunate campers on a mission, but also her favourite victims, the audience. The pacing in this film is great. In all great horror films the pacing raises the tension slowly, precisely and unbearably until a finale of pure fear has gripped the audience. While the beginning third of the film felt a bit boring, what it lacked in excitement it made up for in laying the groundwork for some eye popping revelations later. It also added juicy depth to the Blair Witch myth, one which fans have been baffled by since the end credits of the first film. When this movie switches into high gear, it does so with a vengeance. Even as I am writing this, going through the spine chilling moments in my head, I have to keep checking my surroundings, just making sure nothing is about to go bump in the mid-day! There were moments when I just couldn’t take another second of how intensely terrifying this film was becoming and I checked out the cinema steps instead. There is one weak aspect of this film and that is the characters. The six victi – I mean protagonists of this film are your stereotypical, vanilla, cookie cutter characters that don’t bring anything new or interesting to the film or to the genre. The acting in the first third of this film is serviceable
at best and some of the characters are strangely really difficult to like. However, when the £$*% hits the fan you can’t help but root for most of them. Hell when tears were flowing and screams were echoing through the trees I couldn’t help but completely buy into their dynamics and pray for them. That alone is testament to the power of the film. In most films if you don’t warm to the characters, you normally can’t wait for them to get their just desserts, but in Blair Witch the scenarios are so terrifying you don’t want anyone to have to go through this. In short, this movie screwed me up. If you’re in the mood for major paranoia in the light or dark and haunting images that you can’t get out of your mind, then this terrorising ride of a horror film is the one for you, good luck. Blair Witch = 8/10 © Sam Burton (aged 19)
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home & garden 3G Football Pitch is Coming to Gedling with £380,000 Grant
Grassroots sport in Gedling is set to benefit from a major cash injection after Redhill Academy Trust and Gedling Borough Council were awarded a £381,309 grant from the Premier League & the FA Facilities Fund.
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The grant will enable the Redhill Academy Trust and the council to provide a first class football facility for training, competitive matches and wider community use for its partner clubs Gedling Southbank FC and Arnold Town and the wider footballing community in the borough. The new facility will comprise of a FIFA Quality Standard 106m by 70m 3rd Generation (3G) pitch with floodlighting and will be available 7 days a week to provide much needed increased capacity for the borough’s clubs and teams to use for both training and competitive matches.
Cllr Henry Wheeler, Gedling Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, said: “I am delighted that the Premier League & Plans Drawn & Submitted the FA Facilities Fund, has awarded this All Work Guaranteed grant. This fabulous new facility will enable Quality Workmanship participation in football from early year’s through to walking football for the older Fully Insured members of the community as well as All aspects of work undertaken providing a platform for the development of Tel/Fax: 0115 956 9776 young football leaders, coaches, managers and officials, who are often the unsung Mobile: 07855 806 259 heroes of the game but who are critical to the game’s success.” Please mention ng5 when responding to adverts
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home & garden Paralympic Hero Returns To Arnold To Open New School Building
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Paralympic swimming champion James Crisp returned to his old school, Arnold Hill Academy, to officially open its brand new £14-million-pound building. With 12 Paralympic medals to his name, including three golds, and a host of other world and European titles, James says he’s honoured to be invited back for the opening. He attended the school between 1994 and 2001, when he was emerging as one of the country’s most talented young Parasportsmen. While studying for his A levels in 2000 he represented GB at the Sydney Paralympics. Pupils and staff begun using the state-of-theart facility, which boasts a four court indoor sports hall, 380-person capacity theatre and recording studio, from the start of this term. The building, which was delivered by Wates Construction, is also garnering national attention for its cutting edge design, with classrooms wrapped around the sports hall and theatre. It’s the first time this innovative superblock model, which was designed by Wates and IID Architects, has been used anywhere in the country. Students at the school were over the moon to be meeting the 34-year-old sporting hero, who talked to them about his inspiring journey to success after contracting polio as a child.
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ARNOLD SWIMMING CLUB NEWS
Club Championships Rested and raring to go Arnold Swimming Club members have started the 2016 Autumn season with a bang! The Club held its 2016 Annual Club Championships during September with swimmers attaining a fabulous 600 new personal best times. For some swimmers this was their first experience of competitions and we are proud to say they all performed to a high standard. The Club will be hosting its Awards Presentation night in January 2017.
Competitions The competition season is now in full swing and success continues to flow on from the dedication to training in the pool. Arnold SC had a magnificent 1st place win at Hucknall in Round 1 of the prestigious Arena League securing 2nd place in the League overall and will be off on a road trip to Leighton Buzzard for Round 2. In the Notts ASA Stage 2, Arnold Team members had 2nd place successes in both Rounds 1 and 2 securing them a place in the final at Mansfield. Continued good performance swims were also recorded in Rounds 4 and 5 of the Sports Centre League. Arnold swimmers have also successfully competed individually in numerous open competitions including the Dukeries Open Meet and the Matlock Open Meet as well as Rounds 4 and 5 of the Sports Centre league. The Club recently had a surprise visit from ex swimmer Sahana Muthuswamy whilst on a family visit from India back to the UK - we are pleased that Sahana continues to swim at a high standard and is State 50m Freestyle and Butterfly Age Group Champion.
Fundraising The Club continues to raise funds to support local charities and will be holding a Relay Team Fun Session in December – our thanks go to all for their contributions during 2016.
Volunteers In proud recognition of our volunteers, Arnold SC wishes to announce congratulations to Abbie Marrow for passing her Level 1 Teaching.
Celebration! 2016 has been another great year for Arnold SC – thank you - without the help of volunteers, parents, family members and friends this would not have been possible. Special thanks to all our Coaching Staff and the Committee for their dedication in continuing to strive for the best for the Club. If you are looking for a great place to be come and join us in 2017!!
Arnold SC Training Times
Monday: 6.30-9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Tuesday: 6.30-9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Wednesday: 7-9 pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Thursday: 6.30 - 9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 9pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 8.30pm - Ken Martin Leisure Centre Sunday 4pm - 5pm - Harvey Hadden Sports Village
For more information on Arnold SC visit the Club’s website: www.arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk
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I am holding a series of workshops in the Arnold/ Mapperley Plains areas in January/February 2017 - workshops to run from 10am-1pm. Topics covered will be: background of tai chi, warm up moves, a tai chi sequence and qigong exercises. If you’re interested or would like more information, give me a call on 01522 778843 or e mail me at wendyannebeeton@yahoo.co.uk The cost of the workshop is £25.00 (includes refreshments and handouts). Vouchers are available – an ideal birthday/Christmas gift.
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SUFFERING WITH YOUR BACK ACHE? Want to feel taller & more flexible? Want to learn exercises to reduce your back ache & get back to doing the things you love? Want to find out how to feel taller & more flexible? Want to see how to get rid of tension in your neck, shoulders & back? Yes? Here are 3 reasons why you should claim your Free ‘Reduce Your Back Ache’ Taster class
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PILATES WITH CLAIRE by Scarlett Clemmow Pilates, developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s is popular around the world. Pilates is a slow, precise and controlled workout improving posture and flexibility and strengthening the core, as well as helping reduce tension in the neck, shoulders and back. Claire Johnston is a Pilates Instructor running classes in Long Eaton and Woodthorpe. My sister and I, as total beginners, went to a class to try it out. Usually, newcomers would have a taster session to introduce them to the principles of Pilates but, as we couldn’t make one, we just jumped right in with a more progressive class! Claire teaches Matt Based Pilates and uses the ‘ABC’s to start each class. A for alignment, B for breathing and C for core activation, focussing on these three key areas in each exercise helps you get the best results from your time.
When we arrived, Claire was really helpful and friendly and we started on time. Starting the class in a standing position, you move between lying and sitting, doing various exercises, predominantly working the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. One of the
best things about the class was how Claire moves around giving each person individual feedback so you feel like you’re in the best possible position each time. Claire instructs with a mixture of spoken explanations, imagery and visual demonstrations so, however you learn, the class is very easy to understand and we didn’t struggle to pick up the various positions and movements, despite not having made the taster. While Pilates can be physically demanding, the class is more relaxing than an aerobic exercise class, which was something I really enjoyed and which makes it stand out from other types of workout. The class was attended by women of all ages, each working to their own ability and towards their own goals. There was a friendly camaraderie amongst the regular attendees. There are both women and men in Claire’s other classes. The class lasted 45 minutes, making it easy to slot into your day. The next day I didn’t notice any muscle aches like I would after an exercise class, which I think must be down to the thorough stretches we did at the end of the class and although we worked hard, I didn’t experience any discomfort or pain during the class, which can only be a good thing! With Taster sessions in December for courses starting in January 2017, what better time to start something new? Call or Text Claire on 07730 128556
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Don’t settle for a diet plan, upgrade your Don’t settle for a diet plan, upgrade your health instead health instead
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Don’t diet plan Christmasexpect is a timea of family get togethers, log fires, mulled wine and fantastic food.
For the majority of us, this is also a time of expanding waistlines. We merrily guzzle down several large Christmas dinners, cheese and lots of lovely sweet things, all in preparation for the big January slim down. We tell ourselves it’s ok to overeat because come January, we will be our slimmest ever. We will start by cutting everything bad out, we will join a gym and our willpower will be at the highest possible level. But first, let’s just eat all the chocolate in the house to make sure it doesn’t tempt us later.
successfully. The question does however remain: did they achieve this just through a January crash diet? Aside from setting realistic expectations for this January, it’s worth mentioning that establishing healthy habits takes time. In fact, it may take up to 3 months for Evidence based science a single habit to stick. So what can you really do? As a nutritionist, one of the concerning patterns I always see is lack of nutrients in the average diet. Marginal deficiencies in vitamins and minerals don’t just lead to food cravings but they also result in generally poor health.
If you are planning yet another diet in January, give up before you start, dieting simply doesn’t work. This isn’t some kind of backward psychology aimed at gearing you uppersonal to prove me wrong, it is merely stating the simple It’s fact that diets don’t succeed long term.
Instead of focusing on calorie counting this January, What nutritional help with? why not can change to adding therapy in more vitamins and minerals. Since the majority of these reside in a variety of plants, switching half of what you eat to vegetables will not only result in a naturally lower calorie intake but it’ll also fill your body with the kind of nutrients it really needs.
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If you have the budget, working with a registered nutritionist may be a good starting point in establishing healthier habits for life.
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The Get Going Gedling voluntary walk leaders are to receive an award for special contributions to walking from Walking for Health, England’s largest network of health walks. The team of specially trained walkers are being recognised for their commitment to
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the weekly walks they organise around the borough to help people stay active. The group were nominated for the award by Gedling Borough Council who alongside Nottinghamshire North & East CCG provide support for the walks. The walks are short and over easy terrain, and are open to everyone but are especially aimed at those who are least active. The walks take place in Carlton, Arnold, Killisick and most recently at Gedling Country Park. Anyone can attend the free walks and they normally last for one hour. Walking can reduce blood pressure, prevent type II diabetes and relieve stress amongst other health benefits.
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Bonington Cinema Girl On A Train (15) 4 & 8 Dec at 7.30pm & 7 Dec at 2.30pm & 7.30pm Born To Be Blue (15) - 9 Dec - 7.30pm Storks (PG) - 10 & 11 Dec - at 2.30pm Inferno (12A) - 12 Dec at 7.30pm & 14 Dec at 2.30pm & 7.30pm The Light Between Oceans (12A) 21 Dec at 2.30pm & 7.30pm & 22 Dec at 7.30pm Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them (12A) 23 Dec at 2.30pm, 27 Dec - 30 Dec at 2.30pm & 7.30pm It’s A Wonderful Life (PG) 23 Dec at 7.30pm I, Daniel Blake (15) 4 Jan at 2.30pm & 7.30pm & 5 Jan at 7.30pm A Street Cat Named Bob (12A) 11 Jan, 7.30pm Allied (15) 13 & 14 Jan at 7.30pm The Accountant (15) 25 Jan at 7.30pm Sully (12A) 27 & 29 Jan at 7.30pm
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Arnold 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 (under 125 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Arnold WI - meets 1st Tuesday monthly at Pondhills Community Centre at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Contact
0115 916 8806. Website: arnoldwi.weebly.com Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & December. Meetings at Bonington House (Labour Club), High St, Arnold. Details: www.arnold-history-group.org. Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115 920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Fiona Shaw on 07984 987216 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 St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com Woodthorpe W.I - welcomes all women to their meetings held at the Good Shepherd Church Hall on Thackerays Lane. Meetings are held at 7.30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month except January or Bank Holidays. Please contact the Secretary, Carole on 0115 916 0403 for information about the programme of talks and visits. New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com 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. Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 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 John Todd on 0115 926 5244. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. 7pm - 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tues monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Card Club - Are you an old hand at card games or want to give it a go? Come & learn Tichu, a card game for 4 people; more strategic than poker, less complex than Bridge & great fun. We meet every 2 or 3 weeks in a relaxed & non-competetive atmosphere. All ages welcome. For further details contact sarah.mulholland@gmx.de Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 Mapperley and District U3A - meets 10am, 4th Thursday in the month at Mapperley Plains Recreation & Social Club on Plains Road, Mapperley. For more info call 07913 399362 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 07973 872213. Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331. Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays & seated yoga class Thurs 2pm-3pm 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.
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Arnold Townswomens Guild - meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Meeting Rooms of Arnold Library.
New members are always welcome. For more details please contact 0115 960 2596 or bl_hales@hotmail.co.uk City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village. Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info visit www.arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU entrance opposite former Fiveways pub. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. New members welcome, first 3 vists free. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996 Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information. Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook. Arnold Branch of the U3A - for retired or semi-retired people. Meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Pat Jackson: 0115 926 3797 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 Geoff or Margaret on 0115 9141076/07806 608032. Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343. 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 Monday in month 10.30-12pm followed by lunch 12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot. Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. Gedling Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance to embrace life to the full& in turn support their local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info contact Daniel Hayes on 07889 725 836 or email: secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk. Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players of all ages. Indoor nets on Thursday evenings at Nottingham High School have now started. Contact Derek Pickering on 07989 180499, tweet to @calvertoncc or visit www.calvertoncc.co.uk 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. Arnold Ladies - Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, monthly. Time: 7.30pm at the Arnold Leisure Centre. Speakers & outings. New members welcome. 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
Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club - meet Wednesdays@ 6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more info contact the secretary Peter Radford on 0115 966 3385 Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm March - Oct. at The Dynamo House off Park Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8ZA. Nov - Feb at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UU. To see what we get up to go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk
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Craft Club every Thursday 2-4pm at Arnold United Reformed Church, Calverton Rd (opp. Surgeys Lane). Everyone welcome for an afternoon of craft & chatter. For info contact Malcolm Fife: 0115 920 8927.
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Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Daybrook Bowls Club - friendly club, 5 league teams together with social bowling. Functions throughout the year. New members welcome. Green: Sir John Robinson Way, Daybrook (behind Sainsbury’s car park). Contact 0115 926 2705 or 0115 952 5692
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Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome
everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098
Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Phoenix Friends Group - we are a thriving group of SINGLE outgoing, young at heart people mostly over 50 years of age, who enjoy a wide range of activities. If you are interested in forming new friendships & boosting your social life we would be delighted to hear from you. No membership charges. For further details email: phoenixfriendsgroup@aol.co.uk
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks &
hosts an informative talks programme each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities & events please visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/category/gedling or contact Gay Wood on 0115 920 5940
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.
The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383 Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane Park (behind
Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses if you are new to running as well as walking group. See website for details: ww.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk
Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am (except bank holidays)at The Town House, 1-5 High St, Arnold, NG5 7DA. For more info call 07939 899 213.
Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept) 7.30
to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.
Seated Yoga Class - Thursdays 2-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New members very welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up!
Killisick Autumn Club - every Tues 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Comm Centre, Killisick Road. For info call 0115 956 8575. St Mary’s Table Tennis Club - invites new members, over 25yrs & with previous experience, to join us. We are a sociable TT Club with up to 3 tables, and meet twice a week (Arnold, NG5 8HJ). Contact Nick 0115 960 2722 for more info.
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. Very friendly group meeting Tues evenings 7-9pm, Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.
Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com.
Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At Mapperley Community Centre every Tues 10.30am from Sept 6th. For more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403
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The charity was alerted after Porthos' mum was found giving birth outside, but sadly she and his siblings died owing to complications. Despite initial doubts over his survival, Porthos, like his musketeer namesake, has shown huge courage as his fosterer confirms: ‘It's hard work looking after a kitten this young, but seeing him reach the crucial four-week mark, healthy and lively, is wonderful.’ It is only owing to the dedication of the charity’s fantastic fosterers, plus donations, that it can help so many kittens and mum-cats; last year this was 30 kittens and five mothers. Kitten food and litter donations can be made by calling the Pet Food Co-ordinator on 07949-780918 or by emailing admin@ aaru.org.uk. Financial donations are gratefully received via the ‘donate’ page at www.animalaccident.org.uk The charity does not deal with healthy strays/unwanted pets, but helps neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 01159321555. For all animals needing homes visit www.animalaccident.org.uk.
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A Walk in the Park As many of you will know, just over a year ago my constituency office re-located to Arnot Hill House in Arnot Hill Park in Arnold. The property is a very grand grade II listed building which was originally built in the 1790’s as a home for the Hawksley family, and was re-built on the original footprint in 1866. It has had several owners since then and is now owned by Gedling Borough Council, but a number of different organisations occupy the premises. My constituency staff are based in this lovely setting, at the top of the award-winning Arnot Hill Park and, a few months ago, we were delighted to hear that Nottinghamshire County Council Registrars’ Team were coming to occupy some office space too. As well as bringing much needed revenue to the Borough Council, the services provided from the building are fantastic for local residents. The Registrars’ Office is open for the registration of births and deaths and have also recently refurbished one of the large downstairs rooms, overlooking the park, to provide facilities for ceremonies. This includes weddings, naming and citizenship ceremonies. The room is lovely, in a truly magnificent setting, and my staff and I are looking forward to seeing the wedding guests arriving.
office say that they have never visited Arnot Hill Park. Often they live quite close by but never actually come into the park itself. If you have not been recently, you really should have a walk around the lake. It is a fantastic amenity for the people of Arnold and the wider area. Perhaps you could have a stroll after your Christmas lunch! Please do get in touch if you think I can help with anything. I can’t always get the result people want, but I will always try. My contact details are given below and I am always pleased to meet with constituents to discuss any concerns they have. If you want to know more about what the Registrars’ Office can offer, they can be contacted on 0300 500 8080. Lastly, I would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2017.
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Housing at Abel Collin’s, Beeston Are you 60+ and living in the City of Nottingham or under Broxtowe, Gedling or Rushcliffe Borough Council? Able to live independently? You must be receiving or eligible to receive housing benefit. We currently have one-bedroom bungalows with bathrooms or wetrooms. We have a fiveacre site on Derby Road, Beeston (junction of Wollaton Road), with a lively and friendly community and resident warden support.
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A new mental help, befriending and support service was recently launched at Arnold Methodist Church by the mayor of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Sandra Barnes. Also present were guests from the Council, representatives from Notts Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, various charities, members of the public carers groups, the church community, volunteers and service users. The group also aim to provide training, workshops, road shows, speakers and other special events appertaining to mental health. They display literature for the purpose of signposting and networking with churches and other organisations in both Arnold and the wider community in Nottingham. The drop in service is now fully operational and is open at Arnold Methodist Church, Front Street, Arnold each Friday from 11.00am to 2.00pm. For further information please contact group coordinator, Sue Clayton, on 07514 775514.
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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. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Breathe Easy Nottingham East - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends &
carers. We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at The Longbow, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8FQ Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings held bi-monthly, last Tues monthly at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments & 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. Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more info: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm 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 - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday of each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100 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 Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk 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 Methodist Church Mental Health Drop In Centre - befriending & support for sufferers of mental health problems & their carers. We also offer crafts, games, information, refreshments, pastoral support & signposting. Open every Friday from 11am-2pm at Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold. A warm, sympathetic welcome assured.
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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 07775588756 or email: denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk 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 Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 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. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk Arnold Library Work Club - Meets every other Tuesday 1.30pm - 3.30pm (6 Sept). Arnold Library, 161 Front Street, NG5 7EE. This is a Nottinghamshire County Council work club - contact: denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk. Tel: 07775 588756 Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk 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 MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101. Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham Dizzy Self Help Group - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings are held monthly, between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360 Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk 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 958 4278 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 Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com
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Sat 17th December 10.15am at Masonic Hall, Goldsmith St, Nottingham Tickets £6 from 9312157, choir members or on door
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at 7.30pm Good Shepherd Church Hall, Thackereys Lane, Woodthorpe Nottingham Tickets £6 inc. coffee & mince pie from - Tom Bird 07712 585031 or tom-bird@ntlworld.com in Aid of Research into Parkinsons Disease
The Settlement Singers of Ockbrook & Imari Ladies Chorus Annual Charity Concert Saturday 17 December at 7pm Moravian Church, Ockbrook Visit Facebook page for details.
IMARI LADIES CHORUS appearing at Ilkeston Foor & Drink Fair December 11th Ilkeston Rugby Club, Hallam Fields Rd, Ilkeston Visit Facebook page
In Accord Chamber Choir St Martin’s Church Trevose Gardens, Sherwood Sat 10 December 7.30pm Tickets £6 on the door Proceeds to charity
Jingle Bell Rock ‘n’ Soul A Christmas Concert
In aid of the Alzheimer's Society
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Christmas Carol Concert Saturday 17th December at Church of St Mary and All Saints, Bingham, in association with the Carnarvon School Children’s Choir. Ticket prices are £8 for an adult and £1 for a child. For tickets, ring Tim on 0115 8780642
Carousel Singers Christmas Concert with Attenborough Hand Bell Ringers Sat December 10th @ 7.30pm at Grangewood Church, Grangewood Road, Wollaton. Tickets £8 (inc. light supper) from choir members or on the door. All proceeds to Cancer UK.
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www. gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Do you enjoy singing? Enjoy making new friends & travelling to new places with them?Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.30pm9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www. bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www. grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis. sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-to-date details and for further information. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www. saturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.30pm, term time only. For info contact John Duffy: john@duffy-optometrists.co.uk or 07713607138 The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.157.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Ladies Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £4 weekly fee. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020969. Cranmer Company of Singers - want to sing more in 2017? Annual Come & Sing event at Bottesford Church on 14 April. Faure Requiem. Datesaver for now. More details later.
The Hucknall and Linby Brass Band are getting into the Christmas spirit and are looking forward to performing a packed concert full of brass band classics and festive favourites at their annual Christmas concert on Saturday 17th December, 7:30pm, at the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Hucknall market place. The band are also excited to be able to announce their first Christmas CD, on sale at all of their Christmas arrangements. For more info on the band‛s Christmas events please visit www.hlb.org.uk or contact the band secretary Matt Sharp on 07826 544618. Gem Connection will be holding their next “Be A Gem For a Day Workshop” on Saturday February 4th 2017. Why not treat your friend or loved one to a unique Christmas gift for £25? This includes a full information pack with music and teach CD, drinks and a lavish buffet lunch. Let them join us for a day of fun learning the art of unaccompanied four part harmony singing with our National Award Winning Chorus. For more information or to book your place, please contact Maralyn on 01332 761394. Or to see what the last “Gemettes” thought of their experience at our previous Be A Gem For a Day event, visit: www.gemconnection.org The Gem’s would like to wish all the readers a Merry Christmas and thank everyone for their continued support.
ILKESTON BRASS TRAINING BAND
Are looking for players of any ability to join our growing band, if you are interested in learning to play a brass instrument please come along to one of our practices, we practice most Sundays 5pm-6pm at Stanton by Dale. Please call Lindsay on 07949 358558 for more information
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Carlton Male Voice Chior Concerts
3 Dec - Chilwell Road Methodist Church, Beeston - 7pm start (for various charities) 10 Dec - St Paul’s Church, Daybrook - 7pm start (for Gedling Council Mayor’s charity) 17 Dec - St James Church, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley - 7.30pm (for Choir funds)
Christmas Concert featuring
Nottingham Bluecoat Singers
Saturday 3 December at 7pm Arnold Methodist Church, Front St, Arnold Tickets £10 (inc refreshments) from Barbara - 0115 975 7800 or bmcdonald351@btinternet.com proceeds to charity
Christmas starts here
with the
Join us for a spectacular festive performance with 5 times UK & Netherlands Champion barbershop chorus
4:00pm Sunday 18th December 2016
At The Albert Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA.
With special guests East Bridgford Children’s Choir and Newstead Brass Band
Ticket prices: £12 adult £8 child (14 and under) Tickets can be purchased online at www.lacecitychorus.org or by calling 01522 821 772
@LaceCityChorus /LaceCityChorus
Also available from Nottingham Tourism Centre, 1-4 Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY or www.experiencenottinghamshire.com Registered Charity Number 1162618
Nottingham’s Young Musician of the Year Joins Viva for New Year’s Eve Gala Concert Sinfonia Viva will be joined by the 2016 Young Musician of the Year – Nottingham’s Sheku Kanneh-Mason for its annual New Year’s Eve Gala Concert at the Royal Concert Hall, Nott’ham. 6 - 8.15pm Tickets start from just £15. On sale now from the Royal Centre Box Office, Tel 0115 989 5555 or online at www.trch.co.uk
FREE EVENT for the YOUNG AT HEART
Come and sing your favourite
Christmas Carols & Songs
Sat 5 December 2.30pm - 4pm
with tea, coffee & cakes
at
Arnold United Reformed Church
Calverton Road
(Bottom of Surgeys Lane. On No.58 bus route.)
Bingham and District Choral Society are delighted to announce that the celebrated choral composer and conductor, John Rutter, will be leading a Singing Day on Saturday 4th March 2017 at The Minster School, Southwell. Local singers are warmly invited to join us. Go to our website www. binghamchoral.org.uk where you will find full details about how to reserve a place, or contact Derek Tabron on 0115 9894836.
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