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HAPPY 2014

TO ALL OUR READERS!!!

Another year over...where does the time go?? We hope you all had a fantastic festive season and are looking forward to 2014.

We are constantly being told to eat less and move more, especially at this time of year so we decided to ask some young people to share their favourite sports with us all and give us some inspiration. See page 28.

These cold, dark nights really do call for comfort food and there is none better than a steaming bowl of (healthy) stew. We have included three easy recipes to cheer you up.

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Dorket Head Farm, Arnold, NG5 8PU Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the UK Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the Nottingham area Helen@preventunwantedpets.co.uk reg charity: 702569

Readers may remember Belle – the cat who was left horrifically scalded and badly burnt by someone – but thankfully rescued by Nottinghamshire’s Animal Accident Rescue Unit.

After painstaking care and kind donations from volunteers and supporters, this local small charity is pleased to report that Belle is now looking and feeling much better – but is still sadly experiencing problems with her appalling wound.

Entirely run by volunteers and donation-funded, the charity is determined to make Belle more comfortable, by finding an effective way to prevent Belle from scratching her wound and reopening it - as without it healing completely, Belle will be unable to enjoy a normal ‘cat’ life.

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Since her trauma, Belle has been living with a kind foster volunteer, who comments: ‘Belle’s looking great given what she’s been through; her coat’s growing back beautifully, but it can take as long as a year for cats to break a self-scratching habit, so anything to help beat this will help her.’

Belle would love either a special comfort, protective collar – or indeed claw clips, for which the charity is thus appealing for donations - as these will make a real difference to this little cat who has endured so much pain. Donations can be made online via the charity’s secure website at www.animalaccident.org.uk/donate, or by posting a cheque made payable to ‘Animal Accident Rescue Unit’, noting it is for ‘Belle’ to Animal Accident Rescue Unit, PO Box 5414, Nottingham NG14 5DT.

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Method 2 tbsp olive oil 4 chicken breasts each quartered 3 leeks - washed & thickly sliced 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped 155g streaky bacon lardons 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves white wine - small glass 1 tbsp plain flour 500ml chicken stock

Method

Heat oven to 180째C. Heat oil in ovenproof casserole. Cook chicken until golden then remove.

Cook lardons for 2 mins, add leeks, garlic & thyme and cook until leeks soften (about 5 mins).

Add wine and boil for 2 mins.

Add flour, stir well. Add stock gradually, stirring all the time.

Add chicken & bring back to boil.

Put lid on and place in oven for 45 mins then take lid off and cook for another 20 mins. Delicious with mash.

Place a heavy based pan on a medium heat. Add chorizo and fry for about 5 mins. It will release plenty of oil. Remove chorizo and add onion, garlic, chilli, red pepper, sweet potatoes and sausages to the pan. Fry for about 10 mins until onion softens and sausage browns. Add paprika and cumin, cook for 1 min, stirring. Add wine and boil for 2 mins. Add tomatoes and stock.

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NottinghamLIVE.co.uk editor Darren Patterson brings us his monthly look at top Nottingham musicians.

This month....BLUE VULTURE Formed in 2013 Blue Vulture are the brainchild of front man Bainy Bain, former frontman on local radio show Notts Live, after standing down from his radio presenter duties (due to family commitments) Bainy decided to return to the Nottingham music scene, this time as a performer rather than commentator.

With the band line up completed the band wasted no time in getting out playing with their debut gig coming just four weeks after forming as part of a Launchpad event at Nottingham venue The Doghouse, the set went down well, with recordings on it featuring on Trent Sound show Night Owl, and the band were invited to support The Others on a part of their 2013 UK Tour with Dominic Masters, of The Others, describing Blue Vulture as “great infectious songs and amazing stage presence”.

Describing themselves as producing “joyful indie rock with a bitter and hateful undertone” Blue Vulture are geared up for a great 2014 with several high profile gigs and festival spots lined up, plus a debut EP is scheduled for release in February.

Bainy teamed up with old comrade, bassist and songwriter RP Sutton, with whom he has had a long standing working relationship, most notably as a part of award winning band Noel Street. A search for further members led to the recruitment of guitarist Big Dave Sansom and, finally, drummer Phil “The Greek” Foster on drums.

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Programme will be as follows: Feb 18th 2pm - Despicable Me 2 (U) Feb 18th 7.30pm - About Time (12A) March 18th 7.30pm - Sunshine on Leith (PG) 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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Nottingham Flower Club March 27th - “Renaissance” demonstrator: Dulcie Lofting, Kings Lynn

Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY Doors open: 6.45pm for 7.15pm All Welcome. Visitors £5 For info: k.walden@ntlworld.com

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Solar Panels installed at Gedling Borough Council have generated enough energy to run every computer in the council for four years and saved enough CO2 emissions to fill the Civic Centre twice – in only six months!

The panels installed on the Civic Centre, the Jubilee House depot in Arnold, and on the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton, have generated 110,000 kilowatts of free electricity during a six month period – enough to run 250 computers for seven hours a day for four years.

As well as generating electricity, the panels have also saved 16,000m3 of CO2 emissions - that’s enough to fill up the entire Council’s Civic Centre twice over.

This is one of many ways in which the Council is aiming to reduce its energy consumption and carbon footprint. It has developed a sustainability strategy and action plan to tackle this.

Some of the Council’s key achievements so far include buying an electric car and installing an electric charging point, a publically accessible charging point will also soon be available in Arnold. The Council has installed motion sensitive lights and introduced a cycle loan scheme. It also supports the Eco Stars scheme which aims to reduce CO2 in the wider business community.

Details of more eco-friendly initiatives are available in the Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan on the Council’s website.

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Community Diary

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Arnold WI - meets 1st Tuesday monthly at Pondhills Community Centre at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Contact

01159 201 621.

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: arnoldhistorygroup@googlemail.com or tel: 0115 920 4780.

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

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

Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.com Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Assoc. Light chair exercise £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more info.

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact 0115 993 1796.

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

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.

Killisick Autumn Club - every Tues 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Comm. Centre, Killisick Rd. For info call 0115 956 8575.

Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please 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.

Coffee Morning - at the Wesleyan Reform Church, corner of Burford/Furlong Street, Arnold. 2nd Saturday of each month.

10am - 11.30am. Cakes, home-made marmalade etc. on sale.

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

Card Playing - small, friendly group, learn Tichu, a 4 player game. More strategic than poker, simpler and more fun than bridge, it’s a game all ages can enjoy. We meet once monthly, Saturday evenings. Contact: sarah.mulholland@gmx.de Woodthorpe Singers - friendly mixed voice choir. Meet every Monday 8pm - 9.40pm at St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe. All welcome - no auditions. Contact Majorie for more info: 0115 931 3965 Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923.

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

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

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

Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

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.

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

Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. Arnold Townswomens Guild - meet the first Tuesday of each month (Feb to Dec). 7pm to 9pm.

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

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

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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 Nottingham Reiki - teaches reiki in weekly classes every Thursday. All welcome. 7pm - 9pm at St Johns Community Hall, 1 Nottingham Road, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. Call 0789 627 9350 for details.

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.

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

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

Sherwood Chorus - is an informal choir consisting of people who enjoy singing but cannot read music. Meet every Monday at 7pm - 9pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 403 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more info email: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com or just turn up. Admission £2 towards room hire.

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Joy on 07790 624374 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Contact Alan: 01949 837682 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.

South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119.

Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695.

The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. Summer coach trips.

Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. To check out our programme of events go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk Bonington Film Club - Membership £1 per year. Film admission £2.50. Films shown regularly to members in the Bonington Theatre. To join contact Pauline Allan: 0115 967 6722 or pauline.allan1@ntlworld.com Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham - everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.

Woodthorpe Singers - friendly, mixed voice choir. Meet every Monday 8pm - 9.40pm at St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe. All welcome - No auditions. Contact Marjorie 0115 931 3965

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.

Apply For That Lottery Grant Now! I am regularly in touch with the National Lottery regarding different projects in Gedling, but they always tell me that there are not as many applications from the area as there could be.

I have been asked to try to encourage local groups to think about whether they could apply for help from the Lottery – big and small projects alike. If you don’t ask, you don’t get! So to help Gedling get all the help it can, here’s a breakdown of what you could apply for. Please let me know if you want my support.

Many people are unaware that when they are playing the national lottery they are also contributing to ‘Good Causes,’ a programme that distributes money to different people and organisations via grants. There are a variety of different distributers that decide who has successfully applied for a grant. Since 1994 there has been more than £30 billion raised for Good Causes which has funded 420,000 projects in communities all over the country helping to make a real difference in heritage, sport, art, environmental and health sectors.

The following distributers could be able to provide funding for a whole host of different projects and organisations in the NG5 area: Arts Council England – Funds a spectrum of activities including art galleries, museums and libraries. They grant money to projects big and small whether it’s to fund

small workshops and activity days to the redevelopment of local theatres.

British Film Industry - The British Film Institute (BFI) awards National Lottery funding to support UK film projects and their distribution as well as market research.

Big Lottery Fund (BIG) – Is one of the largest distributors of Lottery funding, giving money to different projects in local health, education and the environment, as well as different charitable endeavours.

Heritage Lottery Fund - Awards grants to help preserve and improve heritage through community projects and larger scale renovations. The recent Tracks in Time event in Netherfield was funded in partnership with the Heritage lottery fund and proved to be a great success.

Sport England - Works with communities and organizations across the country to help make sporting habits for life.

UK Sport- Works to bring sport in the UK, world class success in the Olympic and Paralympic games.

To find out about applying for funding call The National Lottery Funding Helpline on 0845 275 0000 or go to www.lotterygoodcauses. org.uk/funding-finder where more information is available about the grants that may be available to you.

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Gedling Borough Council is urging people who are struggling paying their rent and council tax to get in touch to see if they are eligible for extra help.

The council can provide ‘top up’ discretionary housing payments to people who have a shortfall in their rent or council tax and are already in receipt of benefits. People must apply for the funding and will need to show evidence that they are in financial hardship.

The council has awarded top up payments to more than 230 applicants this year.

Leader of the Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “There are many people who are feeling the pinch due to the government changes in their benefits. The discretionary payments are available to those who need it the most, we urge people to get in touch and apply for the extra help. We can’t guarantee that everyone will get help but we will consider each application on its individual merit.”

The council is advising that people apply as soon as possible because the funding is year on year and may change at the end of the financial year. The scheme offers help for a short period of time but it can be up to six months or more if the circumstances clearly show that the applicant needs longer help.

People can apply for discretionary housing payments by contacting the council on 0115 901 3970 or email housingbenefits@gedling. gov.uk

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City Memory Group Have you been diagnosed with dementia or are caring for someone with dementia? Come along to the City Memory Group, a relaxed social setting for people with a dementia diagnosis accompanied by friends/relatives /carers to attend together amongst friendly and supportive people, to socialise and join in with activities, as well as to benefit from information and support.

The group will be launched on Feb 3rd and will meet monthly on Monday afternoon 1.30pm-3.30pm at St Ann’s Valley Centre Livingstone Road Nottingham NG3 3GG. To find out more about our memory groups, please contact the Dementia Support Service on:0115 9343800.

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

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Breathe Easy - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The Nottingham

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

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

Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone 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

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

Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call

07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david. hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org.

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 on Bridlesmith Gate. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for more information and a free consultation.

Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information.

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

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

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

Alison: 0115 962 1153.

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.

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

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

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

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

Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661

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

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

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

Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk

Royal Voluntary Service is a national charity with over 70 years experience and 40,000 amazing volunteers of all ages, who support older people to stay independent at home and active in their local community.

The response to my previous article with regard to the Books on Wheels Service in Arnold has been fantastic.

I am now in a position that I have spare capacity and would like to find new Users for this Service, so if you are housebound and/or unable to visit your local library then please do not hesitate to contact me on the details below. Alternatively you may have a

relative or friend who could benefit from receiving a call from one of our friendly Royal Voluntary Service Volunteers who can bring a selection of books and/or talking books on a regular basis.

For your peace of mind, all our volunteers are Disclosure and Barring Service checked.

To find out more please contact our Service Coordinator Christine Precious on 01623 703939, Mobile 07834 753385, email: christine.precious@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

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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 Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.

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

Arnold Work Club - Meets every Tuesday 1pm-3pm at Arnold Library. Meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share experiences, get advice on interveiws/CV’s etc. For more details call 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 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 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 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 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 Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Wednesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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

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The Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) chose the council’s street cleansing team ahead of several local authorities for the award for most improved street cleansing team.

APSE compare data from a range of local authorities and measure performance levels including operational costs, the cleanliness of the area, particularly with regard to litter, graffiti and fly tipping and results from local surveys.

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APSE announced its winners and finalists at a charity dinner hosted by Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley in Blackpool on Thursday 5 December.

Councillor John Clarke, Leader of Gedling Borough Council said; “We are delighted to have won this APSE award for most improved street cleansing team, the officers continue to work tirelessly to provide the residents of Gedling with an excellent service despite the challenging times, we are very proud of the team.”

The team were also shortlisted for finalist of the most improved Parks and Open Spaces service and finalists for the Best Performing Street Cleansing team along with Killisick Community Centre and Westdale Lane Community Centre who were shortlisted for awards.

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As we look forward towards the Easter holidays, it is a reminder that we will soon be putting the clocks forward. The nights will get lighter and we will lose an hour, but that is not all you could be losing this Spring time if you do not secure your belongings.

Shed breaks are an easy way for thieves to get the upper hand. I am sure that if you think about your shed, you certainly wouldn’t want to go without your bike, your lawnmower, or even your expensive power tools. If this is the case, make this month the time to up your shed security.

To secure your shed, invest in a good quality padlock that can’t be easily broken. Though it may seem like a lot of money now, I guarantee it will be worth it instead of having to replace all your shed valuables.

If you have expensive items in your shed, always make sure to note down the serial numbers and photograph any valuables so you have a better chance of getting them back.

Installing an outdoor security light which is activated my movement could be enough to make thieves think twice before breaking in, but as an extra precaution, you might want to consider installing a shed alarm as well.

But if you’re short on cash, there are cheaper ways to up your security. Planting thorny bushes could make all the difference and protect you from being the next victim of shed crime. Plant

these next to walls and fences for maximum protection.

And as the nights get lighter you may be thinking that you are out of the woods when it comes to having to increase your own personal safety, but dark or not, thieves will not rest.

Theft from the person increases around this time of year, with mobile phones the most commonly stolen items in the UK, so make sure that you don’t become the next target for opportunists.

I am sure that for many of you, your phones are among your most valued belongings, but having them on show when you’re out and about could leave you counting the cost of doing so.

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Could you justify shelling out hundreds of pounds to replace an iPhone, just for the sake of replying to that one text while you’re walking down the street?

Or think of it this way – would you keep a bundle of cash poking out of your back pocket or on the table of a café or bar?

The chance of becoming a victim of crime, no matter what the crime, is never worth taking a risk. If you have been a victim of crime or know somebody who has been, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously, and help us to keep your area a safe place to live and work.

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KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk

Explore a Story - interactive story telling, drama, games and role play. For children aged 2+. At Woodthorpe St Mark’s Church Hall, Thursday 10am - 11am and Mapperley Lindsay Morgan Hall on Thursdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Contact James Appleyard: 07857 679 719 or www.apple-pie.org.uk/ index.php/pre-school Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599.

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

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

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

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

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

Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&events@gedling.gov.uk or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds.

Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com St Mary’s Pre-School - weekdays - call 07969 544137.

Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Little Lambs Mother & Baby Group- A fun and friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Friday 2-4pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT. £2.50 per family. E: little. lambs@virginmedia.com or visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe Arnold View Pre-School- For children aged 2 to 4 years at Arnold Hill Community Centre, Arnold. OFSTED registered. Sessions Tue, Thurs & Fri am & pm including lunch clubs. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff and a genuine love for children. Contact tel: 0115 967 1391 or 07919 025633.

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Dance Divaz - NOW OPEN IN ARNOLD, dance for fun to latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced £3.50 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 Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk The Boys Brigade- Arnold Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 6-18yrs. Contact Neil Keighery 0115 956 7383/neilkeighery@ntlworld.com or http://39nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk.

Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am|Stay’n’Play Wed 9am - 10.30am & 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for refreshments. Call 9150298.

Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Special offers during the group. Various events organised.

FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me 1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm.

Open toBeavers, all ages 5-14 yrsScouts - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s6.30-7.45 Community Chestnut 2nd Arnold Cubs, & Explorers - Beavers Fri Hall, | Cubs PantherGrove, Grp Nottingham, NG3| 5AD. orWed 0115| 912 0098 8-9.30pm Fri. 7-8.30pm Tues CubsContact: Otter Grp1nottingham@boys-brigade.org.uk 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Explorers Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families welcome, with places available now. 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

Ella’s Teen Talk:

Getting the most from sixth form....

I hate pressure. I am also very pathetic at making decisions; so when someone puts pressure on me to make a decision it never goes too well.

School is always putting me in this position and most recently they asked me to start applying to sixth form and college. That is a lot of pressure around a big decision.

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I’ve heard so many people say that A-levels are one of the hardest things you will ever do (I know this because my 17 year old sister makes the stresses of it all very clear) so this doesn’t exactly fill me with confidence for the next two years. However, they say if you keep doing the things you enjoy then you will get through it, and that’s where I intend to start!

My main priority is having friends that keep me grounded; whether that is the friends at my current school or making friends at a new college or sixth form. Surrounding yourself with a good group of people is just as important as everything academic, so try not to get too caught up in it all and remember the people that will help keep you sane through it! Of course I am not saying that the education side isn’t important, because actually in the end that is the whole point, so you do have to focus on what your strengths are. Choose a sixth form/ college where you will feel comfortable with the people and that offers the facilities that you would personally benefit from; choose your subjects wisely, think about that final results day and which subjects you feel you can really achieve in!

Other than that, you have to remember that sixth form and college is an experience. Despite what you probably think, it isn’t there to try and ruin your life but to help build your dream future. My parents always tell me stories of how when they were in sixth form (which Next was a looooong time ago) they would sit and play games in the common room issue: and not put too much pressure on themselves. They are both happy and in good jobs and this helps put things into perspective for me. So take the Handling opportunity, have fun getting to know new people and take the challenges in Friends your stride because if you let stress take over then sixth form could be your worst enemy!

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Our Award-Winning Local Ladies The commitment of three local women to Girlguiding in Nottinghamshire has been acknowledged by some very special awards.

The year opened with the news that Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s County Treasurer Pam Lamb (pictured left) has been awarded a British Empire Medal for services to Girlguiding and the community. Pam lives in Arnold and has been a member of Guiding’s county team since 1999, although her involvement goes back to 1978 when she was appointed to lead 1st Daybrook (St Paul’s) Brownies, a unit which she ran for 25 years.

Pam’s other roles have included District Commissioner and Division Administrator and Treasurer, whilst she even finds time to help in Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s shop in Carlton.

Pam’s commitment to the community has also led to her being treasurer for Daybrook (St Paul’s) Playgroup, collecting fees and organising ticket sales for a local dancing school, being secretary and treasurer for Gedling Borough Arts Association and treasurer for St Timothy’s Church & Community Centre.

Another award-winning Guider is Alison Thomas from Woodthorpe (pictured right), who has been presented with one of Girlguiding UK’s highest accolades - the Laurel Award. In addition to leading Aspley’s 86th Nottingham Guide & Ranger Unit, Alison has steered the county training team, helped stage Gang Shows, advocated Mencap’s Get Together training programme and instigated the ‘Night in Box’ when 700+ girls slept under cardboard boxes to highlight the plight of the homeless.

The third member of this remarkable trio is Brownie Leader Jane Clarke (pictured left), who was presented with the Chief Commissioner’s Award for Outstanding Service. Jane’s nomination commended her skills in running Brownie units in Woodthorpe and Daybrook in addition to leading 2nd Woodthorpe Guides.

County Commissioner Kate Royse says that it is thanks to women like Pam, Alison and Jane that Girlguiding Nottinghamshire can continue to offer so much. ‘Membership of Girlguiding is very important to girls all over Nottinghamshire but units can’t function without people like these special ladies,’ she reflects. ‘I invite anyone who feels they have something to offer to get in touch!’

For details on volunteering opportunities with Girlguiding Nottinghamshire, call 0115 987 7220 or visit www.girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk

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Most of us find it an effort to leave our comfortable chair by the fire during the cold dark days of winter, but those who venture as far as The Mechanics, Nottingham, to attend one of the Nottingham Centre’s entertaining and enlightening talks are usually glad they did.

The programme of talks for February and March is as follows: February 13th at 2.15pm: A Day in the Life of a Jeweller, by Christopher Tarratt.

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During the summer months a variety of excursions and holidays are arranged.

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The Horseman by Bob Massey In the 18th Century, the road north of Nottingham was a wild and lonely place.

North of the Nottingham Rock Cemetery was forest with only a simple track to follow towards Mansfield or Doncaster.

The forest was the ideal location for highwaymen to stalk their victims. One of many highwaymen, or horsemen as they were then called, was Richard Palmer, more commonly known as Dick Turpin.

Many stories and legends abound regarding his exploits and many inns claim to have been his haunts. An account exists, written by one of his accomplices, that sheds some light on Turpin’s local activities.

Turpin moved to the Nottingham area around 1735 and carried out a series of highway robberies along the old north road or Mansfield turnpike (now the A60).

In order to get rid of the goods he had stolen Turpin obtained the services of a local crime boss called Albert Coney, who in turn used Tobias K as his fence.

Turpin was not the gentleman highwayman of legend, but a very nasty, vicious criminal.

He often tortured his victims until they told him the whereabouts of their money. Turpin had at least two deaths directly attributed to him during this time as well as inflicting multiple injuries to his victims.

Albert Coney so feared Turpin that he once tramped 8 miles in the thick snow to meet him at Redhill to pay him and although being sought by the authorities himself returned again from Nottingham the next day to get Turpin more money.

Turpin hid out for a time around Redhill, possibly staying at the Guide House, which was then an inn called the Chesterfield Arms. An ideal spot to learn about the travellers using the turnpike.

A Lincolnshire farmer, Tobias K, wrote a diary describing his involvement with Turpin; “Richard Turpin was a butcher by trade, tall, fresh coloured man, very much marked with the small pox, about five feet nine inches high, who according to the wanted posters at the time wore a blue grey coat and a natural wig”.

Turpin turned to robbery after an unsuccessful stint as a smuggler in his home county of Essex. He and the Gregory gang, of which he was a member, then tried robbing isolated farm houses around Essex.

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When things became too hot for him after he moved back to Essex, Turpin moved north, to York. Sorry to disappoint you readers, but he did not make this infamous trip riding on Black Bess. Turpin never owned a horse of that name. This York trip was carried out by another highwayman called John ‘Swift Nick’ Nevinson some 50 years before. The tale about Turpin was based on a novel written some years after his death in which Turpin was just a caricature.

Turpin was caught and hanged in York in 1739 after someone recognised his handwriting and claimed the reward for his capture. This reward was equivalent to £20,000 in today’s money. Scandal continued to follow him literally to the grave as his body was robbed by grave robbers. The robbers were caught and Turpins body was recovered and reburied in the church graveyard.

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0115 953 2003 ~ 07734 405879

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T: 01159 201 300 M: 07976 876 412 E: pbyrneplumbing@hotmail.co.uk

Electrical, plastering and joinery services also available.

Emergency call out 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.

CAMELEON ELECTRICAL Domestic & Commercial Electrical Contractors •CALL OUTS AND FAULT FINDING FROM £20 EX VAT •ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION •PERIODIC CONDITION REPORTS FROM £50 EX VAT •CONSUMER UNIT CHANGES & BUILDING REGULATION INFORMED •FRIENDLY SERVICE WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE CHRIS@CAMELEON-UK.COM

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We have your carpentry needs covered

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Fully insured with over 20 years experience Loft conversions Kitchen Fitting (new & upgrades) Flooring (real Wood & Laminate) Doors and windows • Decking • Fencing

For free estimates & advice contact glenn on: -

0115 840 2397 / 07971174656 www.glennmyersjoinery.co.uk

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ARR Electrical Domestic & Commercial Work Undertaken Fully Approved member of NAPIT, including Part P

Over 15 years experience Periodic Inspections CCTV installation

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ERNHALE ROOFING

ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING REPAIRS

Stacks dropped or capped | Ridges re-bed | re-pointing | insurance work

Slating & Tiling | Flat roofs: new or repair | guttering etc...

PAY NOTHING UNTIL ABSOLUTELY SATISFIED! Tel: (0115)

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HOPEWELLS JOINERY ALL ASPECTS OF JOINERY WORK UNDERTAKEN

• KITCHEN FITTING • DECKING & FENCING • BRICKWORK • LAMINATE FLOORING •DOORS, FLOORS, SKIRTING BOARDS & STAIRS • GARDEN MAINTENANCE • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE FREE QUOTATIONS CITY AND GUILDS QUALIFIED • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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Sweep Suckcess Sweeping the East Midlands

Any chimney professionally swept Get it swept now before the winter rush:

SPRING OFFER ONLY £40 Fully Insured

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G.B.Drury

Kitchen fitting services

Why pay extortionate fitting prices?

Full installation, Plumbing, Electrics, Tiling, etc...

A Guyler

Domestic Appliance Engineers

Joinery Services • 20 years experience • No job too small • Kitchens & bedrooms supplied & fitted • Replacement doors & worktops • Kitchen fit only • General joinery • Wood/laminate floors • Doors/windows • Small commercial jobs & maintenance work

“Everything from kitchens to doors, bedrooms to floors.”

Call Andy for a free quote on:

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JOHN WHITE

Call for a free survey and quote

07960 487 553

Dave & Tony Farrell Over 40 years experience!

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

Dave: 07973 346071 Tony: 07966 579528

BUILDERS

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

For all your general building work

References Supplied Competitive Prices Local Tradesman

Plastering | Tiling | Patios & Block Paving | Extensions

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Arnold Building & Roofing Ltd Family Business NO JOB TOO SMALL RIDGE TILES • CHIMNEY STACKS SLATES OR TILES FITTED

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GUTTERS REPAIRED OR RENEWED P.V.C FASCIA BOARDS OR CLADDING

All insurance work welcome We can beat any GENUINE written estimate No payments or advance payment until completely satisfied Tel: Anthony Doran for FREE ESTIMATE & ADVICE

...with quality double glazing windows and doors

0800 858 9517 07880 608 393

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For all gardening services including

Lawns, Hedges, Pruning, Weeding and Landscaping Garden Clearance • Planting plans Fully qualified in Garden Design and Horticulture (FdSc) • Jet washing Regular visits or Makeover for that Special Occasion CRB clearance and Full Public Liability Insurance

Tel: 01623 401128 or 07711 441459 Email: info@gardenupkeep.co.uk

MS WATERWORKS Plumbing & Heating Services

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SkyView Windows Double Glazing

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Heatherview Landscapes From re-roofs to block paving, loft conversions to fascias

Hedge & Grass Cutting Garden Maintenance Garden Clearance Patios Fencing Tree Cutting

Licensed Waste Carrier

Fast and reliable work

For a FREE QUOTE call Julian

0115 8407916 or 07903822887 Over 21 years British Gas experience

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TherMix (Gas Services) Ltd

All areas of Nottingham covered

ACS Qualified & time served Gas Engineer Competitive rates for installation of full systems, condensing boilers & other appliances. Specialist for older appliance, system repairs & servicing. Landlord safety certificates

Call Mike on

0115 840 2047 | 07968 314312 thermixltd@live.co.uk

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Covering Arnold, Redhill & surrounding areas Rewires

Outside lights

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Conservatory Wiring

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Over 25 Years Experience

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FOR SALE.......

Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 Native British Trees. Such as ash, birch, horse chestnut, hawthorne & lilac for sale. Aged up to 20 yrs & grown in tubs. Priced £5 to £30. Some tubs not included. If you are interested call 0115 911 0277/sue.chadwick@ntlworld.com R & G Aero Crash Protectors. Complete with all fittings/teardrop shaped bobbins for Suzuki GSF1250 GT (faired version). £95 ono. 07894 078815 Glass Shower Door & Frame. As new.

White.22.5”x66”. £50ono 01636 611115 Denim Blue Oblong Umbrella. New England Style. 10ft x 6ft6”. £40ono 01636 611115 Various Garden Tools. Inc. lawn aerator (£5), Hedge shears (£5), hoes & rakes (£6), rake (£3) 01636 611115 Brother XL4011 Sewing Machine. A COUDRE. £15. 0115 9200 375 Epigrill 3333 Double Grill & Burner MK2/1. £10. 0115 9200 375 Large & Small Phillips TVs. Both in excellent working order with freeview boxes. £20 for both. 0115 926 3487 Room Divider & Matching Coffee Table. £20 for both. 0115 926 3487 Nest of Tables. Wooden. £15. 0115 926 3487 John Broadwood Upright Piano with Stool.

Regularly tuned. £300 ono. 0115 953 5913 Denby Cutlery. 6 place settings. £60. 0115 926 5856 Rollator. Hardly used. Cost £95. Will sell for £50. 0115 913 8663 Taggart DVDs. 33 doubles. £25. 07876 238766 Rowing Machine. £10. 07876 238766 Cocktail Dresses for Sale. Sizes 16/18 - make me an offer! 01623 400784 90 ltre Jewel Fishtank. VGC. Also brand new kiddies or feeder tank. Inc pumps & many accessories. £40. 01773 761176 Clevis Hitch Poly Tow Drum Roller. 18”x36”.

For use with ride on mowers/mini trackers/ ATVs. VGC. £75. 01949 20840

WANTED: Garaged car from the 1970/80’s for project (eg: Ford, VW). If you own a vehicle and are looking to clear garage space please call. Any make/model considered. 01158 401 645 TOP TEN Bayflex Full Face Head Guard. For boxing or martial arts. Never used. £55. 07894 078815 T Sport Kickboxing Black Leather 16oz Boxing Gloves, Head Guard & Foot Guards. £60 ono. 07894 078815 Thule 753 Footpack & 861 Aero Bars for Mervia. As new. Boxed with keys. £110 ono.

07894 078815 IXS Skar Leather Gortex Motorcycle Trousers. Size 38-40 (euro 58). Unworn. £100 ono. 07894 078815 Electric Convector Heater. £12 ono. 07894 078815 4 Wheeled Walker. Brand new. £50 0115 956 3827 Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Legend II. Includes carpet cleaner. Recently refurbished. Includes all accessories. £200. 0115 9208 270 Samsung TV, 32” Slimline . With integrated freeview. £90. 0115 998 7149 PHQ Stamp Cards. 1978-1991, mint condition. £5 per year. Will split. 0115 926 8968 Nimlock Display Equipment. Complete with panels & bracket. Black/dove grey. All fittings & carriers. Ex Cond. 01949 20840 Bathroom Ceiling Light. 3 branch, double insulated, new & unused from John Lewis. £90.

0115 962 5287 Elvis Picture (Outline). Hit records on it.

70x50cm black frame. £50. 01949 831721 Drive 3 Wheeler Walker. With instructions.

Never used. was £90, will accept £45. 0115 752 3031 Flavel Welcome Gas Fire. 4 bar. Originally £500. Offers around £60. 07891 140005 WANTED: XP Windows Disc (hardware).

07891 140005 Faux Fur Coat (Tissavel France). Size 12/14, full length, fully lined with real leather trim. As new. £60. 0115 926 5735

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Dust Busters Busters Dust

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

Honest, Reliable Service, contact John for a free quote

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

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

J.M JOINERY

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Joinery, Tiling & General Building Call Julian now for a FREE quote

07974 169689

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PROFESSIONAL LADY DECORATOR QualiďŹ ed, Insured, Interior & exterior, cscs reg.

For quotations call Lucy:

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BLOCKED DRAINS

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

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ARNOLD TOWN FC Latest News..

Arnold Town need to focus in 2014 Arnold Town FC came into 2014 just two points behind EMCL League leaders Thurnby Nirvana.

With a chasing pack of several clubs they will need to stay focused if they are to achieve a promotion back to step 5 at the first attempt.

The Eagles lost their first away league game of the season 4-1 at St. Andrews in their last game of 2013 but they will be looking to get back to winning ways after the long festive break.

EMCL (home games at Eagle Valley) 1 Feb - Holbrook Sports 15 Feb - Stapenhill 3 Mar - St Andrews 29 Mar- Borrowash Vic 19 April - Graham St Prims The Eagles are holding a

SPORTSMANS EVENING at Emilios in Arnold

20 February Tickets £20

includes a chicken grill meal

Guest speaker is ex-Forest & Scottish International

Kenny Burns

For tickets contact Mick on 07887 371851 or arnoldtownfc@hotmail.co.uk All images provided by official club photographer Mick Gretton

Gedling Sports Awards At the Gedling Sports Awards in November 2013, the following received awards for their achievement in 2012/2013. Congratulations to all the winners and to all others nominated.

Junior Sportsman of the Year - Under 11 Jack Urquart, Porchester Junior School Junior Sportswoman Under-11 Molly Doran, Arno Vale Junior School Junior Sportsman 11-16 Jack Kerr, Nuneaton YBC Junior Sportswoman 11-16 Joint winners Chloe Johnson, Nottingham Wildcats Charlotte Steggles, Sherwood E-Act Academy Junior Sportsman 16-21 Dan Hyams, Arnold Hill Academy Junior Sportswoman 16-21 Bryony Corrigan-Rattray Adult Sportsperson Jane Pidgeon, Notts Athletics Club Achievement in Disability Sport David Newsham, Notts Knights Blind Cricket Junior Club Team Under-11 Paviors Under 10’s Junior Club Team 11 – 18 Gedling Southbank FC U13 Girls Senior Club Team Paviors RFC 1st XV School Team (Primary) Salterford House U11 Netball Team School team (Secondary) Arnold Hill Academy Year 7 Basketball Team Sports Leader of the Year Will Horton, The Carlton Academy Junior Coach of the Year (Under-20) Rio Henley, Christ The King Academy Club Coach of the Year Daniel Edson, Mellish Rugby Club Volunteer of the Year – The Andy Bowers Award Kevin Rostance, Papplewick & Linby CC Sports Club of the Year Gedling Southbank Football Club Lifetime Achievement in Sport Adrian Hall, Gedling Southbank FC Sportsperson of the Year Dan Hyams, Arnold Hill Academy The next meeting of the Forum will be held on Monday 3rd March at 7pm in the Committee Room at the Civic Centre in Arnold.

Contact us at gedlingsportsforum@yahoo.co.uk or find us on Facebook

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• Boiler & Fire Servicing • Central Heating • Bathroom Installations • Gas Safety Checks

Martin Page Arnold Area’s Local

Tree Surgeon

Have you considered? Just like the rest of your property your trees may need some maintenance from time to time?

Are your trees too tall, unsafe or untidy?

Are they blocking light from yours, or your neighbour’s property?

With o v e r 25 years of experience working with trees in your area I would be pleased to offer you free advice and a free quotation.

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0115 906 8674

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At Arnold Library : February - March 2014 RHYME, RATTLE AND ROLL....

A lively 30 minute session with singing and nursery rhymes, every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 11am for 0-3 year olds and their carers/parents.

CHINESE NEW YEAR To celebrate the beginning of the year of the horse join Fran on 1st February for a Chinese New Year themed story and craft activity in the children’s library from 11:00am-11:45am and is suitable for children aged 4-10.

Laugh Out Loud During half-term join us on Wednesday 19th February for a FREE rib-tickling event including a joke hunt, a funny face craft activity, joke collecting, and a funny books quiz. There will also be plenty of funny books to borrow! This activity is suitable for children aged 7-11.

READING CAFÉ...

Our popular Café is open every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to refreshment and to chat about books. The café has a themed meeting once a month; 12th February: Mills & Boon; with Kareena 19th February: 10.30-11.15am Vernon Coaker will be visiting the Reading Cafe, speaking about his life as an MP and answering questions 12th March: First Appearance of a Character; with Fran. No prior reading required.

CRIME CAFÉ...

On the last Wednesday of each month (26th February and 26th March) from 10am - 12 noon our Reading Café will now be a dedicated Crime Café. Please join us to discuss the ‘Crime Topic of the Month’.

THE KNIT AND NATTER CAFE This is open every Monday from 2.00-3.30 pm. Come along to knit, natter, borrow books and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee + biscuit for 50p!

INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY? From 1.30pm - 4pm on Thursday 27th February and Thursday 27th March our Local Studies Librarian Ursula Ackrill will be in our local history section and available to help with local or family history enquires.

No booking required. For more information call 0115 9224986 or e-mail Ursula Ackrill at ursula.ackrill@ nottscc.gov.uk THE MEETING ROOM Need a meeting room? We have one to hire for an hourly rate of £8 or £16. For more information contact Pam Gallagher (Tel: 0115 9202247).

THE GALLERY Do you have some work you’d like to display? Then why not book our Gallery! For more information contact Pam Gallagher (Tel: 0115 9202247) Arnold Library, Front Street, Arnold NG5 7EE T: 0115 9202247 Mon & Fri 9am - 6pm; Tue & Thur 9am - 7pm; Wed & Sat 9am - 4pm arnold.library@nottscc.gov.uk | www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries We look forward to your visit!

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HANDYMAN SERVICES If it needs doing - We probably do it!!

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building repairs • roofing • joinery • gutter work • kitchen fitting tiling • flat pack furniture assembly • painting & decorating laminate & wood flooring • window and fascia replacement minor electrical work • upvc cleaning • pressure washing gardening • landscaping • fence erection, staining & repairs decking • block paving • slabbing • gravelling • bark chippings A well established family run business providing a reliable and trustworthy service in your area.

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All Weathers Plumbing & Heating

Come Rain or Shine.........

Mark Maggs has over 20 years experience in the plumbing and heating industry. He is locally based in Arnold and is happy to deal with all your plumbing and heating needs, from replacing a tap washer to a full All your plumbing and heating needs heating system. catered for ...whatever the weather ! Mark prides himself on his high quality workmanship and his competitive rates.

Full central heating systems with It’s always nice to hear a friendly voice on condensing combi boilers Boiler replacements, repairs and servicing the other end of the ‘phone, and with Mark All types of plumbing work undertaken that’s exactly what you get. Why not ring High quality service - no job too small for a FREE estimate and see for yourself.

Call: Mark Maggs on 07870 853428 or 0115 9674893

Over 20 years’ experience in the industry

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07870 853428 or 0115 9674893 Gas Safe Reg. No 230341

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All your plumbing and heating needs catered for - whatever the weather!!

BEECROFTS JOINERY All joinery work undertaken by a time served tradesman with 25 years experience.

All internal & external doors, hard & soft wood, supplied & fitted.

All types of wood flooring fitted.

Kitchens supplied and fitted.

Happy to undertake any job, large or small.

Call Brendan for friendly advice and a quote

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Mike Thompson

Nottingham Roofing Services Over 20 yrs experience

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

For a Free Quote call Terry

0115 779 2214 07961 511138

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

Joiner/Builder       

City & Guilds qualified Over 30 years experience

All Woodwork Fences & Gates Painting & Paper Hanging Glazing Tiling (floors & walls) Flat Pack Assembly NO Arnold based VAT

No Job Too Small

For a free quote and advice call Mike on

0115 967 3331 or 07957 432172

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How to Play Fill in the grid so that every

SUDOKU PUZZLE

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

Solution on page 84

JNB TILING

Specialist Wall & Floor Tiler 30 years exp.

Arnold based

Call Nick on:

07811 536291

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home & garden Are you looking for expert advice, quality workmanship with competitive prices?

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

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

Mark also does footings and foundations for extensions.

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

Roberts Building & General Maintenance

Brickwork • Fencing • Slabbing

Large or small jobs welcome Full Public Liability Insurance Over 35 yrs experience Free Quotes

Tel: 0115 9205 313

GM PL ASTERING SILKY SMOOTH CEILINGS AND WALLS Professional plastering contractors

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New Build Refurbishments Domestic & Commercial Insurance Free Consultation

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Plaster Boarding Artex Removal Re-skims & Repair Work Coving Partition Walls

0115 8403 532 - 07743 935 567 To view our portfolio go to:

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MUSICAL roundup

If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: info@ng5.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.

Grand Central Chorus –

FREE EVENT for the

A Festive Feast of Harmony YOUNG AT HEART Grand Central hosted a very successful Entertainment from Christmas Show at Trent College, Long Eaton on Saturday 14 December when a packed John Gilder on the Organ audience, including local civic dignitaries, Saturday 5 April was entertained by the full chorus, 2.30pm - 4.30pm together with guests which included GEM with tea, coffee & cakes Connection ladies barbershop chorus, the ‘Grand Dads’ quartet, and flute duo Jenny at Arnold United Reformed Church Gooding and Lydia Leaf. Their focus is Calverton Road now on 24 May, when they will compete (Bottom of Surgeys Lane. No.58 bus route.) against 47 choruses from across the UK in the BABS National Championships in Harrogate.

The chorus welcome potential new members to come along to any of their weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. See their website www.grandcentralchorus.com for full details or follow them on Twitter @ GrandCentralMen If you would like Grand Central Chorus to sing at your event, contact Peter on 01530243822 or e-mail publicity.gcc@gmail.com. They can provide a quartet, small chorus or full chorus of up to fifty singers as required. Fees are negotiable and quality is guaranteed.

‘Come & Sing’ Mozart Requiem Good Friday - April 18th at Bottesford Parish Church All welcome - £5 to sing, donations on door from audience

Rehearsal 5pm, Charity performance at 7.30pm Singers please book your place by contacting Kate on 01949 843386 or katfisch00@hotmail.com Music provided if required - please state Money raised will go to the Tearfund Syria Crisis Appeal

The Beeston Town Band

Welcomes Local Musicians To rehearse at the Commercial Inn Wollaton Road.

10am-12 noon each Sunday Morning.

Contact Richard Mark Lambert by email: richard.lambert55@yahoo.com

Or visit the website

www.angelfire.com/jazz/frinje/mybackpages.htm

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Handyman Services

Most households jobs/repairs undertaken

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

For a quote/advice ring Jason on

0774 116 4990

PHIL & Co NOTT’M

Qualified Painters & Decorators Free Quotes | Fully Insured Over 60’s Rates Phil Ashman

0115 913 3401 | 07762 301382 Phil Meats

0777 1201857

P.G Stapleton Building & Roofing Services

• Building & Roofing Services Guttering • Repointing • Brickwork Roofing • General Maintenance

FREE quotes and advice

Tel: 0115 965 3294 M: 07967 750 267 www.apstapletonbuilders.co.uk

Domestic Appliance Repairs Cookers / Ovens Washing Machines / Dishwashers Tumble Dryers / Fridge Freezer • 26 years service • Same day repair service • No call out charge • Professional and friendly service • Fully trained engineers

Tel: 0115 963 1111

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Meet.....

ARNOLD SWIMMING CLUB NEWS

Maisie Chung

Maisie Chung

Age: 13 Sport: Swimming Racing County: Nottinghamshire How did you first get involved with your sport? I took swimming lessons at Arnold Leisure Centre.

Who was the first person to spot your talent?

Bill Hopkins and Jim Shelton at my swimming lessons and asked me to trial.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Achieving a bronze medal in the 200m Breaststroke final at the Midland Championships.

What’s your earliest memory of competing in your sport?

At my first gala, I got a county qualifying time in 50m freestyle.

Who’s your biggest supporter? My family for just being there, and the coaches and my friends for helping me so much.

Swimming News...

Presentation Evening

This year’s presentation evening was attended by approximately 250 swimmers and their relatives and friends at Arnold Working Men’s Club on Friday 6th December. A big thank you to Ian Tomlin, Teresa Kelly, David Fortescue and James Shelton for all their hard work. Well done to all the swimmers for their achievements and to the Development swimmers of the year Albie Stapleton and Eve Benjamin, the Junior Performance swimmers of the year Maisie Chung and Thomas White and the Senior Performance swimmers of the year Regan Jordan and Philip Isherwood. Congratulations also go to Natalie Bacon and Graham Davies who were voted Junior and Senior Volunteers of the year and to Dave Palmer who was voted Coach of the year for the second consecutive year. Trophies were presented to swimmers by Bill Hammond, President Arnold SC, Bill Hopkins, former President of Nottinghamshire ASA and Dave Palmer, Head Coach Performance Squad.

The Club would like to extend its considerable thanks to Arnold Working Men’s Club, in particular Sylvia, Paul and the entire bar staff for making the evening so memorable.

Gala Updates

National Swimming League Arnold Swimming Club finished 4th in the second and third rounds of the National Swimming League West Midland Division 2 having finished 2nd in the first round (as reported in the last edition of NG5).

In the last two rounds there were individual 1st places for Samuel King, Samuel Williams, Maisie Chung, Jorge Phenix-Coyne and Regan Jordan with Rohan Watkins setting yet another Club record in the 100m breaststroke.

Sports Centre League In the last two rounds of Sports Centre League we finished 4th with individual 1st places for Emily Keen, Hannah Drewett, Thomas White, Regan Jordan and Grace Perry and a total of 26 personal best times. Overall we also finished 4th in the league.

Swimming Facts for 2013 courtesy of David Fortescue As a Club, we have swam in over 60 swimming competitions, claiming an amazing 69 Club Records (that’s 15 up on 2012) and 1481 Personal Best Times (that’s 130 up on 2012).

In achieving all of this we have successfully completed 319,750 metres of competitive swimming (that’s 15,325 metres more than in 2012).

Arnold SC Training Times

Monday: 8-9 pm - John Carroll Leisure Centre Tuesday: 6-8 pm - Calverton Leisure Centre Wednesday: 7-8 pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Thursday: 7-8 pm - Redhill LC (Land training) Friday: 7.30-8.30 pm - Ken Martin Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 9.30pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Saturday 6.30 - 7.30pm - Hucknall Leisure Centre Sunday: 3 - 5pm - Hucknall Leisure Centre Sunday 6.30 - 8pm - Nottingham University

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

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As the economic forecasts at the start of this New Year continue to show steady signs of recovery some of you will be considering a career move where potentially you feel you will be better rewarded and valued. I would always advise caution in this scenario. A proven track record with one employer is still an asset on your CV rather than jumping ship every few years or so.

Knowing how to negotiate a pay increase is a skill once learnt that will serve you well throughout your working life. When setting out to achieve this, your attitude towards the exercise is key. It’s not a case of ‘me v. them’ rather an aim to work in partnership so that both parties are satisfied with the outcome. Here are my recommendations to consider when planning this type of negotiation.

• Timing – judge your request on your knowledge of your employer’s current situation. If there are redundancies pending then it’s most definitely not the right time to try and negotiate. It would be far better to raise the matter at the time of a personal review or appraisal.

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be careful with this as some employment contracts contain restrictive covenants which do not allow employees to discuss remuneration with each other.

• Communicate – Even if your immediate line manager is not the ultimate decision maker they are likely to be involved at some point in the process so do make them aware of your intentions.

• Be specific – build your case with solid examples of results that demonstrate your value. Can you use recommendations from colleagues who work with you on a daily basis?

• Discuss – by definition negotiation is about discussion and compromise. It makes sense to demonstrate a level of flexibility. If budgetary restraints prohibit any chance of a salary increase maybe extra holidays or a bonus scheme would be acceptable?

• Be quiet – know when to not speak. Don’t commit to an offer immediately – take time to consider.

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Beauty / Nails Urban Sanctuary

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Fencing Premier Fencing

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Financial Services Lisa Straw Opal Financial

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Flooring Brightwood Flooring

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Florists Nenes Flowers

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Fuel Fernwood Fuels Nottinghamshire Logs

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Nurseries Busy Bees

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Opticians/Optometrists Specsavers 88 Oven Cleaning/Repairs Oven Repairs 4U OvenU

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Gas Engineers TherMix

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Photography Pete Jenkins

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Property Services Active Property Maint DF Garden & Property Man About The House Roberts

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Glass Specialist Sines Glass

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Social Clubs/Comm. Centres Arnold WMC 12 Takeaways Mumbai Spice

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Tiling/Tile Shops D J Cox EMC Tiles Grout & About JNB Tiling

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Trade Directories Age UK

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Travel Agents Forest Travel

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Tree Surgeons Charnwood Squirrel Tree Services W.R.S

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Tuition/Courses/Training First Class Learning 33 Kip McGrath 31 Upholstery/Fabric P & J Upholstery

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Vets Arnwood Vets

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