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We have some exciting news to share... we are launching another magazine.

Covering the NG4 postcode, the first edition will be November/December.

Give us a call if you have anything you want to include or you would like to advertise.

This year is flying by as usual and our next edition will be the Christmas one...arghhhh. So if you have an event you want to promote please get in touch soon.

As usual we have plenty of great articles, recipes and competitions for you alongside tons of great local businesses.

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Preventing Boredom In Your Dog Interactive feeding can help meal times last longer and prevent boredom in dogs that are on strict rest/weight loss regimes/eat meals quickly, helping provide enrichment.

• Messy eating: Feeding kibble in the garden or on the kitchen floor.

• Treat balls/Kongs: Serve your dog’s meal in a treat ball/Kong.

• Puzzle Bowls: Bowls with grooves or odd shapes cut into them.

• Get creative: Hide food in cardboard boxes/ egg boxes or put kibble in a baking tray and cover with balls/toys.

Remember that food used should come out of your dog’s daily allowance to help prevent weight gain from using high calorie treats.

Sandpit/earthpit: If your dog likes digging holes in the garden then try building him/her their very own sandpit. This can be filled with dirt or sand.

You can bury some of their toys to encourage them to dig in this area and not your flowerbed!

Exercise: Exercise is really important for your dog. This should be altered to suit your pet’s age and any health conditions they may have.

Things to try: • Dogs with lots of energy will benefit from plenty of off lead exercise if safe to do so.

• Play with their favourite toys on walks.

• Training: Practicing commands (sit, paw, lay down, leave etc) will help keep their brain busy.

• Attend obedience/ agility classes. www.scarsdalevets.com

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Walks With Emily & Friends Felley Mill Circular Walk Walk distance: about 3 miles Difficulty: Easy - Moderate (all on a well trodden path)

Keep following this path round and you will come back to the same point you turned off at the start of the walk. Follow the track back down to Felley Farm and you will have returned back to Felley Mill Lane.

Pub stop: No Starting point: Felley Mill Lane, NG16 5FT

Felley Mill is a walk in Underwood, just north of Nottingham. Despite this walk only being a few minutes from (and even crossing over) the M1, it boasts views of uninterrupted countryside and dogs can be off the lead for pretty much the entire route. The landscape was also a major inspiration for both Lord Byron and DH Lawrence.

Take the turning for Underwood from the M1 and turn right when you reach the roundabout.

Follow the A608 all the way down until you reach Felley Mill Road on the left (it is just by the bus stop). Follow this lane all the way down and you will find other cars parked on the right hand side - park up anywhere along here (free of charge).

To download the Ordnance Survey map route, and for more dog walks around the Nottinghamshire area and beyond: visit www.greatbritishdogwalks.com Follow us on social media for updates: Facebook: @greatbritishdogwalks Instagram: @greatbritishdogwalks Twitter: @gbdogwalks

From here walk to the end of the lane, passing Felley Farm on your right. Continue ahead on the bridleway and bear left up the hill.

Follow this track passing America Farm and crossing the M1. After crossing the motorway bridge, carry on walking down until you reach a turning on the right, and continue along this path. Do note that when you get to this point this is a road (albeit not very busy) so you may want to keep your dog on a lead.

Keep following the path round until it bears round to the right and crosses under the M1 through a tunnel.

Continue walking in a straight line (ignoring any other turn offs) until the track comes back to a field path. There are great views here over Underwood and a few benches.

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Prawn Stars Prawns are a weekly staple in our house. They are a great alternative to meat and work well in hundreds of dishes. There are loads of nutritional benefits of adding prawns to your diet. A good source of Omega-3 fatty acids, they are also low in fat and high in protein and a rich source of vitamin B12. Prawns are also very quick and easy to cook.

We generally buy bags of frozen, uncooked king prawns so if we are stuck for a supper we whip a bag out the freezer and hey presto!

For a quick and easy supper cook some spaghetti, drain, stir in some pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes and cooked prawns and garnish with

fresh basil. Light, fresh and really tasty.

For a taste of spain, cook prawns in butter with garlic and chopped red chillies and serve with crusty bread to soak up all the lovely juices. Or stir fry them in some Cajun spice and serve on a warm tortilla that you have spread with mashed avocado. Then add some mixed salad, roll up and enjoy!

Prawns work especially well in Asian cuisine – and I have included a lovely light Southern Indian curry recipe that we eat at least once a month.

Serve with some plain boiled basmati rice.

However you eat them – enjoy!!

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Southern Indian Prawn Curry

Creamy Prawn & Courgette Pasta

Sticky Chilli Prawns

1 tbsp sunflower oil (or ghee) 400g uncooked king prawns 2 x onions 4 x cloves garlic 3cm piece ginger – peeled 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 400g ripe tomatoes (about 6 medium) roughly chopped 400ml tin coconut milk Salt Sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon Fresh coriander

350g spaghetti 2 tbsp olive oil 360g raw king prawns 1 red chilli – sliced thinly 3 cloves garlic - crushed 1 lemon (unwaxed) – grated zest 3 x courgettes (about 500g) – grated 50g unsalted butter 7 x cherry tomatoes (halved) 4 tbsp crème fraiche Salt & pepper

1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp chilli flakes 2 tsp fish sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 x cloves garlic – grated Ginger – thumb size piece – grated 1 tbsp lime juice 300g king prawns – uncooked 1 tbsp sesame seeds - toasted broccoli – half a head steamed basmati rice – to serve

Make a paste with the garlic, ginger and onions. I used a Nutri-bullet but a blender or food processor will do the same job – just add a splash of water.

If you don’t have any of these gadgets just chop finely.

Heat the oil on a medium heat in a large non stick pan. Add the garam masala and fry for 30 seconds. Then add the onion paste and cook gently for 10 mins.

Add the turmeric and chilli powder and cook for another 30 secs. Then tip in the tomatoes and cook gently for about 15 mins until the tomatoes have broken down and you have a thick sauce. Now add the coconut milk and bring to the boil. Simmer gently for 5 mins. Add a sprinkling of sugar and about a tsp of salt and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Add the prawns and cook gently until they are cooked (when they turn pink). Serve with plain basmati rice, scattered with fresh coriander.

Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and keep warm (save a couple of spoonfuls of the pasta water).

While pasta is cooking, make the sauce.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the garlic, chilli and lemon zest. Cook gently for 2 mins, then add the grated courgettes and the butter. It will seem a lot but they break down quickly. Cook gently for 10 mins until soft. Add the crème fraiche and prawns and stir well.

Stir in a couple of spoons of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. When the prawns are pink, season to taste and stir in the cherry tomatoes. Pile the spaghetti onto plates and spoon the sauce on top.

First toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan – then set aside. Heat the oil in the same pan, cook the garlic and ginger gently for 2 mins. In a bowl mix together the chilli flakes, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, fish sauce and lime juice. Add to the pan with the garlic and ginger. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 mins. Add the prawns and cook gently until pink.

Meanwhile cook broccoli and add to the pan with the prawns. Serve with basmati rice and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top. Serves 2.

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Gem Connection are staging their own show to celebrate their 21st Birthday year. The show entitled 21 will be staged at The Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham Girls High School, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4.

Saturday December 14th at 7pm The evening will be full of first class entertainment, Tickets; £15 and concessions £12 Booking is essential. The Gems invite you to please visit their website for further booking details. www.gemconnection.org SAVE THE DATES!

Saturday 12 October, 7pm A Moment in Time: an evening of A Capella with the Lace City Chorus - The Minster School, Southwell Saturday 23 November, 7pm Arnold Hill Academy, Arnold For tickets, visit www.lacecitychorus.org or Tel: 01522821772

In Accord Chamber Choir with special guests Burlington Jazz presents...

Cabaret

October 19 at 7.30pm at Patchings Farm Arts Centre, Calverton, NG14 6NU Tickets £9 (students £7) Advance tickets only from 0115 960 6236

The Rock ’n’ Soul Singers Recently we forwarded a further donation of £1000 to YOUNGMiNDS, the charity we are supporting this year, thanks to our audience collections. Sunday 13th October we will be at Lark Hill Village, Clifton, and on Saturday 30th November will be at Audley St Elphin’s Park, Darley Dale. The Rock ‘n’ Soul Christmas Concert will be at Selston Parish Hall, Saturday 14th December at 7.30pm, (tickets available from choir members or contact tel. no. 01773 780192). For bookings please contact tel. no.

01773 719807 Please visit www.rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook. com/rocknsoulsingers for more information.

Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2018. Guided by Musical Director Keiron Anderson, highlights include broadcasts on Radio 3 and Classic FM. Concerts are given in support of charity with over £100,000 raised since 1987. In 2019/20 NSWO are supporting The Children’s Bereavement Centre.

Forthcoming Concert Let’s Dance!

Friday 5 October, 7pm Grange Hall Vicarage Lane Radcliffe-on-Trent NG12 2FB TICKETS: £12 (£13 online) /£6 (£6.50 online) from Windblowers: sales@ windblowers.com or 0115 9410543 www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk

MUSIC GROUP DIRECTORY Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm-10pm. For more info: www. gemconnection.org or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome.

Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Interested in singing and improving your health and wellbeing? We’d love to see you. Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm, Bestwood Village Social Club, Park Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 8TQ. 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.

Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for further info.

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 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - 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. Wed 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 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, 8-9.45pm, term time only. For more info & tickets: tom.bird@hotmail.co.uk. NEW TERM commences September 2nd.

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, 7.15-7.30pm. 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.

Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit www. yourcommunitychoir.com Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.

Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959.

Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time) Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. For more info call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.309.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. If you love singing, you’ll love our choir...cheaper than therapy! Tues, termtime at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate.actually@gmail.com.

Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session.

Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wed 8.30pm at the Gladstone, NG5 2AW. All singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ ntlworld.com or visit: carringtontriangle.org.uk The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thurs 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10amnoon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www. music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new members.

Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall Mondays 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931 2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer).

Soundswell - community choir meet Tues eve (termtime) at Bluecoat Academy, Aspley. A wonderful way to make new friends. Visit www.soundswell.org for more info.

Fun Chorus - have groups in Gedling, Carlton, Kimberley, Bingham, Bramcote & Ravenshead. For a FREE taster session please contact penny@funchorus.co.uk. All welcome. www.funchorus.com Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love singing but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Reformed Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly - 8pm-9.30pm. For info call Binny:07884 005286 or www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood

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Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir have started their centenary celebrations and have just released a new CD! Called ‘Every Man Was Singing’ the CD celebrates the choir’s centenary by highlighting 15 items from its current repertoire, including ‘Love Is All Around’, ‘Unchained Melody’ and the specially commissioned ‘Every Man Was Singing’. The CD comes in a digipack, with 12-page booklet and costs £10 (plus £1 P&P if posted). Call 07802 758223 or email info@ ecmvc.org to order or browse to www.ecmvc. org for more details.

Burton Joyce Choral Society...

We are a long established 4 part choir based in Burton Joyce, rehearsing on Mondays from 7.459.30m in the Village Hall. We sing an eclectic conductor and music director: Robert Parker range of music. Our next ventures are a concert in December, and then in the spring, a joint concert with other Notts based choirs and the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra in Southwell Minster.

We would love to welcome new or returning members to our ranks to join us for the upcoming events. We do not hold Carrington Triangle Folk Club auditions and while an ability to read music Every Wednesday 8.30pm all year except Christmas is an advantage it is not essential.

Gladstone Loscoe Road Carrington NG5 2AW (upstairs) For more info call Mary on 0115 9312803 Mainly singers nights but Guest Nights as below or 07875 099941, or Ruth on 0115 16 Oct – REG MEUROSS 9523943 or 07926 091388. Our website address is www.bjchoralsociety.org.uk 30 Oct – DAN MCKINNON

20 Nov – COHEN BRAITHWAITE KILCOYNE & ROSIE HOOD 11 Dec – DOUG EUNSON & SARAH MATTHEWS

m.smalley@ntlworld.com http://www.carringtontriangle.org.uk/

"Good News! Fun Chorus has come to Arnold! Whether you think you can or can't sing you are welcome to come along and make beautiful noise with us in a central Arnold location.

Contact penny@funchorus.co.uk for more information or to book your place"

Sherwood Tuneless Choir

If you love singing but think you can't sing come and join us because we love “singing like no one is listening”. It’s a night filled with song and laughter, and a great atmosphere.

We meet at the Sherwood United Reformed Church 1 Edwards Lane Nottingham NG5 3AA on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 8pm to 9.30pm with a break for refreshments.You can join us any time. For further details contact Binny Watkins at Sherwoood@Tunelesschoir.com or on 07884005286. Or see our website – http://www. tunelesschoir.com/sherwood or find us on Facebook”

M U S I C Bingham and District Choral Society

We are now busy rehearsing for our Autumn Concert, Joyful Baroque. This will take place at 7.30pm on Saturday 16th November at St Mary’s Parish Church, Newark. It is not too late in the season to join our friendly, non-audition choir and a three-week, no-commitment trial is available to new singers. Please visit our website www.binghamchoral.org.uk or ring Val Morgan on 0115 9332353 for further details.

Do you know any talented young classical singers? If so, do tell them about our John and Barbara Beaumont Bursary and Prize competition. Applications will be welcomed from singers who will be under the age of 24 on 31st October 2019, and who normally live in the East Midlands. The Bursary is for £100 to further the winner’s musical career and the Prize is an opportunity to perform with the choir at a future concert.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 31st October. Once again, please visit www. binghamchoral.org.uk for full details.

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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 £5.50+vat (under 150 characters) per edition.

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Ernehale Townswomens Guild - (afternoons) welcomes new members. Meets 2nd Friday monthly at 2pm, Salvation Army

Centre, High St, Arnold. For more info call Margaret Edwards on 0115 926 3624 Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 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 Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, NG5 7EL. Details: www.arnold-historygroup.org. Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115 920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB

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 interesting, 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 7.30pm on the first Monday of the month except January or Bank Holidays. Please contact the Secretary, Margaret on 0115 920 2221 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

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 Sun monthly. At the Victory Club, Church Drive (opp. Sainsburys). Starts at 12.15pm. For more info contact Lee Deller: del996@hotmail.co.uk.

Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre,

Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk

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, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc.

Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353

Bootlace Buddies - is a small, friendly walking club for single people born in the 50s & 60s. We walk in the local area on Sundays & sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlacebuddies.org or call 0115 958 1897

Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Sat Sept. 22 at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com

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

Ravenshead Calligraphy Group - friendly, informal group. We meet Friday mornings 10-12 (term time). Beginners welcome.

Day workshops with tutors organised. Nominal fees to cover room hire & tutor. For info: isobel.dams@tiscali.co.uk or 0744 3858485.

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 visit www.art4arnold.com.

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.

Birds Of A Feather (BOAF) W.I - newly created Arnold group welcomes all women to join them at the Eagle’s Nest Community Centre, Gedling Rd on 3rd Monday monthly at 7.30pm. Please contact the President, Sarah on 07788 457869 for more info on our programme of activities.

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Spanish Lessons!!! - enjoy learning Spanish...Spanish tutor for all levels. One to one, groups or online lessons. For more

info contact Ms Daniela. Call or text 07463 545873 or email: spanishtutornottingham@yahoo.com

Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we

know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.

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+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769 834693 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 1st Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Pat Jackson: patjackson181@hotmail.co.uk South Notts Phoenix Friendship Club - meet every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-10.30pm for social & dancing evening, hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154 or gmtyas@hotmail.co.uk

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.

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 - are you male, aged 18-45 with some free time? Why not try Gedling Round Table. It’s about having fun with a great group and trying something new every fortnight. Our contact details on FB: @Gedling RT. Email: Gedling RT@gmail.com 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.

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.

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.egyptology-ssae.org

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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 Val Moore on 0790 4780304.

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, 4 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 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 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: hellobvwi@gmail.com

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Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New

members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Monday of each month. 6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New members welcome. For more information visit www.notts-machine-knitters.org.uk or email: mappnitnatter@gmail.com 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.

Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions on Thursday evening, Saturdays & Sundays. Juniors from 8yrs welcome Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc.org.uk for more info or email: club@ nottinghamsailing.club 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 960 6570 after 7pm for info. New members welcome.

Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME 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: www.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk

Reiki - The Gentle Japanese Healing Technique. Notts Reiki & Meditation are a not for profit organisation raising funds for Marie Curie. We hold 2 meetings monthly in Nottingham at Arnold & West Bridgford. If you would like to attend & share the gentle energy, please email Richard: info@nottsreiki.com or call 07487 660 2556 Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am (except after Xmas day & Easter) at The

Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Rd, NG5 2EF. For more info call 07894 412 281 or john.brayhome@ntlworld.com.

Get Going In Gedling - provides volunteer-led short health walks most days of the week. If you enjoy walking and

socialising, how about joining us. These walks are a great way to start exercising in a safe and supportive environment.

For more info call Fiona Hextall on 0115 901 3635 or visit www.gedling.gov.uk and search for Get Going in Gedling.

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.

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.

Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At Mapperley Community Centre every Tues

10.30am. For more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403

Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. Mondays from 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, Nottingham, NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/ musicians! Our aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk

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Learn to Dance Ceroc - Tues 7.45pm - 10.45pm at John Godber, NG15 7FQ. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great, fun

social night. Call Sue 07915 671688. Like FB Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes.

Sherwood Bowls Club - Beginners or experienced bowlers welcome. Come along and give us a try! Roll-ups on Monday at 6pm. Free lessons. Valley Road Green. Contact Eileen 0115 920 3301 or Clive 0115 926 1460.

Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities.

For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club - meets fortnightly, Saturday afternoons (except Dec). Outdoors (summer walks & outings) April - Sept & indoors (speakers) Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1 3FN. For more info call Ian on 0115 960 6882.

St Jude’s Art Group - meet in St Jude’s Church Hall on Woodborough Rd from 9am to 12 noon each Wednesday. All abilities welcome. For more info contact Dave Prentice on 0115 962 3704.

Friends of Woodthorpe Grange Park - welcome anyone with a genuine interest in this local park visit: www.woodthorpefriends. co.uk also on Facebook & Twitter or call: 0115 9522669 Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Jim: 07872 839570 or jim.gregory@ageuknotts.org.uk Nottingham Mechanics Bridge Club - meets every Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St at 6.30pm. If you like Bridge we would love to hear from you. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960 7342 or email: davidunderwood1@sky.com Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every weekday.

Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. If you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness why not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info.

Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club - meet Wednesdays@ 6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more info contact the secretary Peter Radford on 0115 966 3385 Woodthorpe Model Railway Club - meet Tues & Fri from 7pm at Sherwood Comm. Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, NG5 3FN (near Woodthorpe Park). We are a small friendly group & visitors are always welcome. You can find us on Facebook or call Bob Heath on 07889 031305 for more info.

Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk

Together@ARNOLD - friendship group for over 60’s. Looking to meet new friends & join in new & varied activities? Join us for a chance to chat, chill, have a laugh together & enjoy a 2 course lunch. We meet every Mon 10am-3pm at Eagles Nest Comm. Centre (Formerly Arnold Hill Comm. Centre), Gedling Rd, NG5 6NZ. For more info contact Kim on 07982 422392.

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.

Gedling Climate Change Group - we are a group of people from all walks of life with one thing in common, we want to make a change! We organise events, share resources & meet regularly to inform, explain & campaign about climate change. To get in touch please email: gedlingccg@gmail.com or join our online community on facebook.

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.

Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District,

but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at .7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk Short Mat Carpet Bowls - join us on Mondays 10am - 12noon, 12.30pm-2.30pm & Wednesdays 10am-12noon at The Beacon, Birchfield Rd, Arnold. All standards welcome, especially beginners. Cost £4 per session. For more info call Geoff 07733 411193 or Arthur 0115 840 8358 Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk 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

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Community Cinema St Mary’s Church, Arnold Programme will be as follows:

15 Oct 7.30pm - Rory’s Way (12A) 29 Oct 2pm - Toy Story 4 (U)

The Nottingham Centre For The National Trust

Why not join us?

We have TALKS in the winter twice-monthly at the Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. PLEASE NOTE DATES AND TIMES VARY Programme for 2019: Wednesday Sept 25 – 7:30pm: The Magic of Stained Glass by Rosemary Pike Thursday Oct 10 – 2:15pm: The Carmargue by Gerald Hall Wednesday Oct 23 – 7:30pm: The Old Curiosity Box by Stephen Flinders Thursday November 14 - 2:15pm: The Stoneywell Garden by Roy Mitchell Wednesday Nov 27 – 7:30pm: The Art & Humour of Frederick Spurgin by Michael Siverns Thursday December 12 – 2:15pm: Christmas Meeting with seasonal refreshments and the Dalesmen Male Voice Choir (on screen) by John North Thursday December 19 – 2:15pm: My Extra Life by Mike Newbold You will need to be a member of the National Trust to join the Nottingham Centre and you will need to be a member of both to attend our other activities. Our programmes and newsletters keep you informed of what is happening and when.

It costs £6 per person per annum to join and £10 for two people living at the same address. The talks cost £3 per person and £4 for guests.

Our Web site is: www.ntnottingham.uk Our Membership Secretary is: Barbara McDonald, Tel: 0115 9757800.

Email: bmcdonald351@btinternet.com

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All welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult & be old enough to watch the category of film being shown.

FREE ADMISSION REFRESHMENTS ON SALE For more info go to:

www.stmarysarnold.org.uk Inner Wheel Needs You!

Inner Wheel District 22 covers Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, and there is a club near you looking for like minded ladies to share in this wonderful organisation.

The Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in GB&I is an International women only organisation that has an outstanding record of service to the local, national and international communities. Most clubs meet regularly and have a full and varied programme through which friendships are built and maintained.

Visiting other clubs and joining in their activities broadens the opportunity to make new friends.

International Inner Wheel has spread to 103 countries with over 100,000 members worldwide.

If you want to share your talents and personality, please contact Gloria Humphrey on 07944 961571 or email at iw22dmo@ gmail.com or check out our website at www. innerwheeldistrict22.co.uk.

We are waiting to hear from you.

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Arnold Market update Over the summer, we held several ‘Fun on the High Street’ events at the market with entertainment, which included street entertainers, music and a host of new stalls. More events are planned over the upcoming months, which will be advertised on the council’s website and on social media.

One of the council’s key priorities is to revitalise Arnold Town Centre and improve Arnold Market.

One of the main factors of this is to find ways to increase the number of stallholders who use the market to offer more variety for customers. To encourage new traders, the council is offering an introductory rate of £10 per stall for the first five times a new trader uses it, within two months. They are also offering discounted £10 rates to craft stalls and charities to encourage more of them to attend one-off events.

Regular traders have not been forgotten and will be offered a discount of 50% on any extra stalls they take on should they want to expand on their current setup.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke, said: “There are lots of very exciting developments taking place at the market with the installation of the new stalls, the demolition of the old buildings and we now have this great offer for new traders to come and be part of our growing market. We know residents want stalls that are more varied and by reducing the charge, we will bring in more craft stalls, food vendors and other local produce providers.”

For more information about Arnold Market visit www.gedling.gov.uk/arnoldmarket

End of HUGE range of bikes for Summer all the family including Clearance mountain bikes, hybrid Sale bikes, electric bikes, BMX and children’s bikes.

Bikes by Trek, Whyte, Giant, Frog, Volt, Merida, Forme.

Full workshop facility for repairs and service.

15-17 High Street, Arnold, Notts NG5 7DE

Telephone:

THE BIKE SHOP

0115 926 4733

www.thebikeshop-nottingham.com

email: nottingham@thebikeshop.plus.com

Over 200 bikes on display

Orders now being taken for Christmas

At Arnold Library - October/November 2019 Saturday 5 October: 10am - 12 noon - Family Games Club Play games you remember from your childhood, Chinese Chequers & Pick up Stix, and perhaps learn some new ones, with your family. This is a regular event held on the 1st Saturday of the month. Free event, just drop by.

Wednesday 9 October: 10.30am - 11.30am - Talk by author, Martin Davies Join the regular members of our Reading Café for a coffee and biscuit as they welcome author Martin Davies who will give us his own personal take on the bewildering business of book covers. Stand by for a fast, light-hearted and highly visual canter through the world of cover illustrations. Ideal for anyone who has ever wondered how a book got its cover. This is a free event but tea/coffee is available at 50p per cup.

Wednesday 9 October: 4pm - 4.45pm - Code-a-pillar Ready…set…code! Come along and build a code-a-pillar with us. Bring them to life and make them move around the room! Help your child to learn basic coding and programming with our fun, interactive, code-apillar toys. Suitable for children aged 3-6 years, Free event but booking is essential.

Tuesday 29 October: 2.15pm - 3pm - Children’s Craft Activity Come along to our free drop-in event and cut, stick and colour a masterpiece to take home. Theme to be decided.

Saturday 2 November: 10am - 12 noon - Family Games Club Play games you remember from your childhood, Chinese Chequers & Pick up Stix, and perhaps learn some new ones, with your family. This is a regular event held on the 1st Saturday of the month. Free event, just drop by.

Wednesday 13 November: 10.30am - 11.30am - Talk by author, Francis Bailey Francis’ debut book is a memoir about his life growing up in the very unusual farming world of the Baileys and their contract with the Kelloggs company which led to the family fortune. The story dates from the 1940’s onward, and the young boys of the family get up to all sorts of scrapes and meet plenty of great characters.

The local bobbies are a particular source of amusement when they clash with runaway pigs and sheep and even get deluged with a load of Kelloggs’ grains. The strangeness continues with exotic animals, ghosts in England and Wales, and even a stream that runs up hill and is very attractive to poachers. They are a family that clearly enjoyed life, and their stories will make you smile a lot. This is a free event but tea/coffee is available at 50p per cup.

BABY CLUB.... Every Tuesday, term time only, 2.00pm - 2.30pm. Join us at our new lively sensory singing session, suitable for babies who aren’t yet moving.

READING CAFÉ...Wednesday morning from 10am-12 noon

Come and join our Reading Café, which is always ready to welcome new members and visitors. Tea/Coffee and biscuits are available at 50p per cup.

KNIT AND NATTER...Meeting every Monday 2-3.30pm. Join our friendly group to knit, crochet, craft and natter; borrow books and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit for 50p!

LOCAL HISTORY SURGERY...Last Wednesday of the month 1.30pm - 3.30pm Need help researching your family tree then drop in to speak to one of Inspire’s Local Studies Librarians for an informal chat. The dates for upcoming sessions are Wednesday 30 October & 27 November.

INSPIRE LEARNING...have courses running throughout the NG5 area, from Baby Yoga and Creative Bag Making to Functional Skills, English and Maths and Confidence For Work. Our 2019-2020 Prospectus and District Course Guides are out now or look on our website www.inspireculture.org.uk/community

For further details on any of these events or to see any recently added events please visit our website www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/events/ 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.inspireculture.org.uk

We look forward to your visit!

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WHAT IS A RELAXED PERFORMANCE? Nottingham Playhouse offers performances that are more relaxed for all those who benefit from a show where loud noises are reduced, elements of surprise are kept to a minimum and moving around the auditorium is not a problem.

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The winner will be notified by Friday 15 November 2019. The performance is at 7.30pm on Friday 22 November 2019.

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Rebecca Hogarth, Audience and Community Engagement Manager at Nottingham Playhouse, said: “At Nottingham Playhouse we believe our productions should be available for everyone. So, at relaxed performances of both Sleeping Beauty and Pinocchio, there won’t be any loud noises or sudden surprises, and we aim to create an atmosphere where people feel free to move about. It also won’t be as dark, so it’s easier for audiences who need to take medication or the occasional break.

“We try to make booking and arriving for these performances as easy as possible, too. Simply visit our website or ring our box office to purchase tickets, and on the day staff will welcome you and help guide you to your seats. We’re proud to provide this service, and will also be running performances that are dementia-friendly, have audio description, BSL interpretation and captioning.

“Over the past few years we’ve had brilliant feedback from schools and families, and look forward to welcoming even more people to our Christmas shows.”

The Playhouse is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding familiarisation visits, wheelchair access and disabled parking, all you need to do is email access@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.

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- WHAT'S ON - MUSIC & THEATRE NOTTINGHAM ORGAN SOCIETY MON 7 OCTOBER MON 4 NOVEMBER TONY STOCKWELL WED 9 OCTOBER TONY FARRELL BIG BAND SAT 12 OCTOBER BONINGTON PLAYERS WED 16 - SAT 19 OCTOBER JAZZ IN THE BAR SUN 20 OCTOBER SUN 17 NOVEMBER *MATINEE* MOUNTAIN MUSIC WED 13 NOVEMBER ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY FIRST ENCOUNTERSTHE MERCHANT OF VENICE FRI 15 & SAT 16 NOVEMBER - CINEMA OCTOBER - NOVEMBER ABOMINABLE (PG) DOWNTON ABBEY (PG) IT: CHAPTER II (15) JOKER (CERT TBC) JUDY (12A) SHAUN THE SHEEP 2 (U) THE GOLDFINCH (15) TOMORROW (12A) - EVENT CINEMA WISE CHILDREN THU 3 OCTOBER ROH LIVE- DON GIOVANNI (12A) TUE 8 OCTOBER ROH LIVE- DON PASQUALE SUN 27 OCTOBER ROH LIVE- BALLET TRIPLE BILL (12A) SUN 10 NOVEMBER 42ND STREET: THE MUSICAL (PG) FRI 22 NOVEMBER ARNOLD LEISURE CENTRE HIGH ST ARNOLD, NG5 7EE BOX OFFICE 0115 901 3640 WWW.BONINGTONTHEATRE.CO.UK

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Carlton le Willows Salix Society The Carlton Le Willows Salix Society is a new organisation which arose from the ashes of CLEWS which was the original society for past pupils of Carlton Le willows Grammar School.

The Salix Society now includes all the Carlton Le Willows family from the Grammar school to the current Academy.

We are inviting all past pupils to become members of the Salix Society for a yearly fee of £10. Our intention is to hold regular gatherings to celebrate our school days whether pleasant or otherwise, and share our experiences with like-minded people either at meetings at the school or other venues.

Our next event is to be held on Saturday, 5th October, (Goose Fair Weekend) at the Carlton Le Willows Academy, for all former pupils and staff from 1953 to 2019, ticket price is £10 and includes afternoon cream tea, a glass of prosecco, school building tours and a live musical performance by the Academy.

To register your interest and/or apply for tickets, our e-mail address is: enquiries. clews@gmail.com Please support us if you can.

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free time Bringing The Community Together In Arnold

Two years after taking on the substantial task of refurbishing and managing what was known as Arnold Hill Community Centre through an asset transfer agreement with Gedling Borough Council, Eagle’s Nest Community Centre is a vibrant not-for-profit hub for the community. As a venue for hire, and for community groups to host clubs and classes. Around 500 people on average use the centre each week.

After this successful partnership with Gedling Borough Council, Eagle’s Nest Church were invited to turn some office space in Arnot Hill House into an accessible facility for local charities. Eagle’s Nest Charity Hub is available free of charge to charities who would benefit from using the office space with two desks or a meeting room which seats 11, with free printing and wifi.

Alongside these ventures, Eagle’s Nest Church have received funding to run an intergenerational playgroup in care homes for seniors. Groups of under 5’s, with their parents or carers, and local seniors enjoy a variety of weekly activities designed to encourage interaction, including craft, gardening, art, stories and songs. With the aim to bring the Arnold community together, Eagle’s Nest Church also run various kids and youth activities including their new stay and play Kids Café, every Monday afterschool from Eagle’s Nest Community Centre.

For more information see eaglesnest.org.uk, encc.org.uk or eaglesnestcharityhub.org.uk

Charity Board Games Night

Wednesday 9 October from 7pm Cafe Sobar, 22 Friar Lane Nottingham, NG1 6DQ

Tickets £5

Table for groups can be reserved: collette@werhere.org.uk We R Here is a local charity supporting young people & their families who have experienced trauma.

ARNOLD ART SOCIETY

Autumn Art

Exhibition & Sale

Pondhills Community Centre, Pondhills Lane, Arnold,NG5 8DR

Sat 26 and Sun 27 October

10am - 4pm

FREE ADMISSION & PARkING RAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS

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Tanya About Town Time for colder days and fright nights as Notts races through October & November As always there’s still plenty to do in and around our fantastic city, so grab a mug of something warm and take a read of my pick of what’s on...

Kicking it all off of course is the Goose Fair which returns to the Forest Recreation Ground to thrill and delight city residents and visitors with more than 500 attractions - from the latest white knuckle rides to the everpopular traditional rides (2-6 Oct). The fair dates back more than 700 years and is one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs.

Dating back even further is the story of Robin Hood. Join a unique, immersive experience this October at Newstead Abbey (19) taking you back to a 12th Century forest close to Nottingham. See local minstrels, artisans and characters. Eat, drink and be merry. Learn a trade or two. Meet the local man who would become a legend Be prepared for the scariest Halloween Nottingham has ever seen as Old Market Scare returns to the city for October half term. The Halloweenthemed family fun begins on Friday 25

October and runs through to Thursday 31 October. New for this year will be Horror Hotel, a live scare maze in the style of a haunted Victorian hotel. Visitors are invited to check in - if they dare - where actors, dressed as spooky characters, provide the shocks and surprises as people navigate their way around the creepy old hotel. This is a purpose built high-end maze that offers new levels of fear across two floors and where the unquiet dead stalk the halls in a labyrinthine journey towards ‘Room 13’.

Join more ghostly goings on at the Ghost Walks (3/24 Oct) at Wollaton Hall, with stories of real encounters and unexplained happenings or you could join The Woolly Tellers for a night of spooky and dark tales at the Malt Cross (1 Nov). There’s also the annual Mayhem Film Festival at the Broadway Cinema (10-13) with premieres, previews, special guests and midnight screenings, the festival showcases the best in horror, sci-fi and cult cinema, through feature films, short films and special events.

Dark nights aren’t just for ghost stories though - explore the beautiful illuminated trail around Rufford Abbey’s stunning gardens, marvel at the majestic trees and romantic ruins. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this magical environment. (18 Oct - 3 Nov). The summer festivals may have come to an end for foodies

but now there’s Winter Fest to look forward to at Thoresby Court Yard! The event has a warming Christmas community atmosphere and has grown to be one of the venues most anticipated events.

The Beer and Cider Festival also returns to its new home at the Motorpoint Arena (Oct 9-12). You can enjoy over a thousand different real ales (not advisable in one go!), two large outdoor areas, the Backstage Beer Garden, with brewery bars, food stalls and live music, and the Bolero Square Village which also offers bars, stalls and more live music!

There’s also the Bramley Apple Festival to look forward to (19 Oct). Each year Southwell celebrates the origins of the Bramley Apple. The festival attracts hundreds of local, national and international visitors. A food and drink festival is held in Southwell Minster and incorporates all manner of apple-related products, fruit specialists, artisan producers and cookery demonstrations. If you’re a fan of artisan then you might want to give the Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle a visit to enjoy the hustle and bustle of market day (20 Oct/17 Nov).

Expect a handpicked selection of food producers, handcrafters as well as street food vendors and entertainers!

Foodies can learn more about what they love at the School of Artisan Food. There are numerous courses taking place to make your stomach rumble, including Foraging (19-20 Oct), Beer and Cheese Tasting (13 Oct/10 Nov) and an Introduction to Patisserie (12 Oct).

Music lovers are going to enjoy the next couple of months with so much to choose from. The Royal Concert Hall welcomes Aled Jones and Russel Watson (2 Oct), Roy and Buddy (21 Oct), Will Young (22 Oct), OMD (26 Oct), Van Morrison (28 Oct), Shakespears Sister (31 Oct), Marillion (3 Nov), Adam Ant (7 Nov), Squeeze (9 Nov) and Jools Holland (20 Nov). There’s a tribute festival taking place at Thoresby Hall (25-28 Oct) and if you’re a fan of tribute acts then you’ll love A Celebration of Luther Vandross (8 Oct), FastLove-A tribute to George Michael (19 Oct), You Win Again (27 Oct), The Songs of Barry White (28 Oct) and the Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour (22 Nov) all at the Royal Concert Hall. Down the road at the Motorpoint Arena you’ll find Little Mix (11/12 Nov) and there’s nostalgia with the Stepback concert (8 Nov).

If you’d rather throw your own moves, where do you go if you’re too old to go clubbing but you still love to dance? Discos for Grown Ups comes to town at the Belgrave Rooms (2 Nov) and the Embankment (23 Nov).

These pop up parties for ‘grownups’ who love to boogie the night away were founded by ex -record industry executive Simon Stanford after finding there was nowhere to go to have a great night of dancing if you’re over 40.

There’s more music at the Theatre Royal with visits from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (15 - 19 Oct), The Sound of Music (29 Oct -2 Nov) and We Will Rock You (23-30 Nov).

There’s drama in town with Prism, starting local lad Robert Lindsey (21-26 Oct) and what better way for kids to get their first taste of theatre than with The Gruffalo (Oct 10-13). This one sounds interesting - pit your wits against JB Fletcher at Solve-Along-A Murder, SheWrote, an interactive screening of the 80s classic at the Theatre Royal (Oct 28). The end of November also sees us creep into panto season (Oh yes it does!) as Sleeping Beauty begins at The Playhouse (22 Nov-11 Jan) and Cinderella at the Theatre Royal (30 Nov).

For those who like a laugh, Eddie Izzard visits the Royal Concert Hall (Oct 9-10) and Hancock & Co (Oct 14). Andy Parsons visits The Playhouse (Oct 11).

If you fancy something a little quieter join the free Photo Walk (8 Sep) at Thoresby Park for

photo lovers of all ages, all abilities and all cameras!

Time-keeping has never been my strong point but a visit to the Museum of Time Keeping is always interesting - catch their celebration of all things vintage and retro at Vintage Times, featuring classic cars, pre-war radios, vintage clothes, restored jukeboxes, and much more. Food will be available on site from Big D’s BBQ and Grill, with Southwell School’s Jazz Band performing in the ballroom (12 Oct).

As always, don’t forget the history right here on your doorstep. You can learn all about it while taking one of the many tours around the city, such as The Nutty Nottingham tour, the Robin Hood Town Tour, The Peel Street Caves and many more... *Always check with the venue ahead and book if necessary.

There is usually a cost or entrance fee unless stated otherwise.

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Parkinson’s Support Group...

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition.

This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. The number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the UK is about 145,000. That’s around 1 adult in every 350. People with Parkinson’s don’t have enough of the chemical dopamine because some of the nerve cells that make it have died. There are lots of different treatments, therapies and support available to help manage the condition. Parkinson’s UK researchers are working hard to develop new and better treatments - and one day a cure.

It is a fantastic club, offering support and friendship.

The club has various activities you can get involved in or you can just chat in a welcoming and friendly environment. Through social activities you can spend time with other people affected by Parkinson’s in a relaxed and informal way. Partners, carers, family and friends can get involved too.

Support and help is on hand at the club. Refreshments are available at the club and it is wheelchair accessible.

They do a drop in session every Tuesday at the Arnold Labour Club, 79 High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7DN. All welcome. For more information, please follow the link below. https://localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk/provider/ nottingham-branch

Having Parkinson’s can feel overwhelming if you don’t have the right information and support and Parkinson’s UK supports many support groups across the country including in Arnold. The Local Parkinson’s Support Group in Arnold recently celebrated their 3 year anniversary of the local club for people with Parkinson’s disease, their carer’s and families. It was a privilege to be asked to cut the cake. It was great to meet everyone at the Club.

I would like to once again personally thank everyone involved in this club, for the support, kindness and friendship they offer to others and the way they make the lives of others better and a huge congratulations on your third anniversary, may you have many more.

Vernon Coaker

Member of Parliament for Gedling Arnot Hill House, Arnot Hill Park, NG5 6LU Email: vernon.coaker.mp@parliament.uk

You can follow what I am doing across the constituency of Gedling and in Parliament by following me: @Vernon_Coaker

@VernonCoaker

Tel: 0115 920 4224

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Planning For Social Care No-one likes to think about getting older.

It is often only when an older relative or friend is struggling to do everyday tasks that you would even think about social care.

The cost of social care may come as a surprise if this is something you have never thought about. On average, residential care in Nottinghamshire costs £550 – £650 a week.

This may mean you will have to eventually sell your home to pay for your care bill.

There are things you can do to plan for the future and think about how you might pay for social care for yourself or a loved one. We strongly recommend you seek independent financial advice before you make any big decisions about your care as there are several packages out there that can help you to make your money last for longer and ensure you keep receiving the type of care you have chosen.

Under the Care Act, if you have more than £23,250 in assets you must pay for the full cost of your care and if you own your own home, and don’t have a partner living there, the value of your home is included.

Visit our website to find out more: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/financialadvice

Did you know the average cost of residential care in Notts is £550 - £650 per week?

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Sewing Centre Arnold the end of a glorious era

It's with great sadness we announce the passing of Marjorie Barrowcliff on 11th July 2019. Marjorie ran the Sewing Centre on Front Street, serving three generations of the Arnold public for over 50 years! She absolutely loved her work and only retired 5 years ago, aged 89!

Since retiring, Marjorie enjoyed her last few years living near Ascot and her son, Alan, and his family. She died peacefully at home, aged 94.

Alan would like to thank everyone who knew his Mum and supported her throughout her long and lovely life. If anyone would like to leave a tribute please visit www.funeralzone. co.uk/obituaries/64943 (Marjorie Maud Barrowcliff’s obituary page) where you can leave messages and/or ‘light a candle’.

Recruiting volunteer drivers!

Would you like to put your driving skills to good use by helping isolated blind and partially sighted people get out and about in your area?

If you have a little time and talent to spare, put them to good use by helping others and you’ll soon reap the rewards of a job well done and new friendships made.

Local charity, My Sight Notts needs Volunteer Drivers to take isolated visually impaired people who are unable to drive themselves out and about to enjoy its social groups, choir, sports clubs and other activities.

Full training is provided and reasonable expenses will be met.

If you’re aged between 25-70 and you have a full clean driving licence you can drive the charity’s vehicles or, if you prefer your own set of wheels or you’re aged under 25 or over 70 you can opt to drive your own vehicle and we’ll pay expenses.

John Crampton, one of the charity’s Volunteer Drivers, said: “I get a lot of enjoyment from my work. The people are friendly, the charity is supportive and I enjoy a natter with the people I’m driving. It’s great to know a small effort on my part makes a big difference to people in my area.”

If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Volunteer Driver for My Sight Notts, call Rachael Donnelly on 0115 9706 806 or email rachaeld@mysightnotts.org.uk

Rest in Peace Marjorie, you deserve it!

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NG5 Arnold - helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or a charity groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Breathe Easy Gedling - 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 Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP

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 UK 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Run Talk Run - a running group where we chat about mental health. Every Sunday beginning at The Bridge Sandwich Bar, Victoria Embankment, NG2 2JY at 10am. Contact Maisie Cropley on 07717 007023 for more details.

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 Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-to-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882

Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - 8 wk course starting soon for anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. City centre location. Call Judy/Phil on 0115 779 1315 or e: judy.collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org 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 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 to people with terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each week, trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship & support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or e: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info.

Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together with their carers, very welcome. Meet 2nd Wednesday of every month, 1pm-3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off Mansfield Rd), Sherwood. For more info call Pauline: 01332 810366 or Alan: 01159 262232 Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - 6.30pm 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

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 West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis - monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We support people with any types of arthritis & invite interesting & informative speakers to our meetings. We also organise day trips twice a year & join together for Xmas lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or lorrainesalt81@ gmail.com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257 Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Richard on 07968 951872.

MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in meeting, 2nd Wed monthly 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 & family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: Tel: 0115 966 3582

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.

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

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

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Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport Scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys for

appointments & social activities, for people who find it difficult to use public transport, taxis & with no access to a car.

Volunteer drivers always needed. For more info call 0115 969 9060 or email: transport@rushcliffecvs.org.uk Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers, carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.co.uk 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 The Wolfpack Project - a Nottingham based support group reaching out to younger people & adults (16-50) to help reduce loneliness & social isolation through our Buddy Scheme (online, telephone and/or face-to-face). Contact: hello@ thewolfpackproject.org.uk or visit www.thewolfpackproject.org.uk

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 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 at Herbert Buzzard Court, Hucknall. Fridays at Marion Murdoch Court, Gedling: 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tues 9.30-12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer & offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@ focusfamilylaw.co.uk Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over drinking, drugs & other addictions. Peer-led meetings held in Notts on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www. smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Info Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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.

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 Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

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 - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360.

Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.

Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of Mental Health services in Notts & their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com 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 Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed events. For more info or support call 07459 649734.

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My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted

guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.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.

Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368 Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Jim: 07872 839570 or jim.gregory@ageuknotts.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.

Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399.

Parkinson’s, Wilsons Disease & Similar Conditions - Tues drop in from 1pm to 4pm at Arnold Labour Club, 79A High St, Arnold. Relaxed, friendly environment. Play games, chat & make new friends. Free admission, buffet provided. For more info call Peter on 07782 113841 Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk

Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf social group every Monday 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes

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a helping hand Help For EU Citizens We at Europe Direct East Midlands (North) would like to provide information to help people who are applying to the new scheme designed to register EU citizens that wish to remain in the UK to live or work after the UK leaves the European Union. There are two status; settled (once a person has lived in the UK for 5 years or more) and pre-settled status (for those who reside in the UK but have not lived here for 5 years).

The Government have agreed that EU citizens who are resident in the UK before we leave the European Union (scheduled for 31st October) have until December 2020 to apply for settled or pre-settled status. The requirements for EU citizens arriving after the 31st October has yet to be decided.

EU citizens should only seek assistance from recognised sources of help. All Citizens Advice offices hold OISC Level 1 accreditation and can help with standard applications. In Beeston the local Citizens Advice run a Walk-in Centre on behalf of Europe Direct East Midlands (North).

Digital assistance is available for those that require help and are vulnerable as defined by the Home Office. There are a number of agencies contracted by the Home Office to assist vulnerable EU citizens in person with their applications to the EUSS. These include some Citizens Advice services, law centres and other immigration advice centres. The Home Office have published a list of contracted organisations along with details of the various forms of assistance.

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Our Dementia Choir Stars Join Vicky McClure For The Nottingham Memory Walk

Vicky McClure joined hundreds of people at Wollaton Park to unite against dementia at Alzheimer’s Society’s Nottingham Memory Walk back in September.

Joining Vicky in the sea of blue shirts were six members of the acclaimed BBC programme Our Dementia Choir – Ahmed, Betty, Chris, John, Jean and Bernard, who are all living with dementia. The group joined Vicky on stage to greet the enthusiastic crowd, before singing Stand by Me (Ben E King) to huge applause. Vicky then cut the ribbon alongside John and Betty, to get the walk underway.

The event was Vicky’s ninth Memory Walk in Nottingham. She is an Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society. The Line of Duty star completed the Memory Walk with her fellow singers as well as members of her own family in memory of her grandmother, Iris, who was living with dementia before she died in 2015.

Vicky McClure said: “There’s nothing nicer than seeing a sea of blue on Wollaton Park! The choir members are true stars, because they are so inspirational.

“We want to be in a place where dementia is getting the right funding and we’re closer than ever to finding a cure - which is why I’m calling on people all over the country to join me and many others, by signing up today to take part in a Memory Walk near you.”

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WHAT’S STOPPING YOU ???

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STARS OF THE AUTUMN GARDEN If one flower embodies the joy of the autumn garden then it must be the Aster, or Michaelmas Daisy to give it its common name.

These brilliant bloomers come in a vast array of heights from low mounds for the front of the border to stately, towering giants for the back and in colours including violet, blue, crimson, pink and white. To cap it all there are even asters that bloom in spring!

The biggest range of colours and heights comes from the New York Asters including low growing ones like the “Red Robin”, through to 5ft giants.

These are the most prone to mildew and good growing conditions are essential. This includes: compost-rich, moist soil and a good dose of fertiliser in the spring. The clumps should be divided regularly in spring and the small sections should be planted around 9-12in / 2230cm apart to ensure good air circulation. Cut the stems down after flowering and clear away dead leaves and mulch in late winter.

The heather-leaved Aster (Aster ericoides) has tiny leaves like a heather but grows into a 3ft / 90cm tall bushy plant and is covered with masses of tiny flowers in autumn. This one also needs good growing conditions.

The New England Asters like the tall pink “Connie” and the equally tall purple “Helen Picton” are generally free of problems

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Earlier to flower and always healthy in our garden is the 2ft 6in / 75cm, “Mönch” with his large lavender blue flowers from late July into October.

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Some Asters give great value in the garden from their dark, almost black, glossy leaves and stems: “Calliope” is the best of these and looks great for months before the masses of small, lavender-blue flowers burst forth in October. She grows to about 4-5ft / 1.2-1.5m tall and spreads to form a sizable clump. The pale violet flowered “Vasterival” is similar in habit.

Asters look great planted with autumn flowering grasses or low growing Ice Plants (Sedums) or even planted on mass for a dazzling display of colour.

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Maude Higginbottom

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Maude Harrison Higginbottom was born in Arnold at the family home, Higginbottom Cottage, on Hallams Lane in 1874. She was the second daughter born to Anthony and Elizabeth Higginbottom. Mr Higginbottom was the headmaster of the British School in Arnold at the time. Maude’s second name, Harrison, was her grandmothers maiden name, kept alive in this way as was common at the time.

Maude followed in her father’s footsteps and trained as a teacher. She became a highly respected teacher at an early age. In 1895 Maude, along with a Miss Hooker, were both being considered by the Arnold School Board for the position of head teacher of the new girls school in Church Drive, Arnold. On 30th April 1895, aged only 21, Maude became the school’s first headmistress. The architect who designed the new Church Drive Girls School was Maude’s elder brother William and the school opened in November 1896.

Maude was considered a strict, conscientious and earnest head teacher who placed great value on discipline. Her bearing conveyed all these characteristics and more. She had a very upright figure and woe betide any of the girls who over stepped the mark. One look was usually enough to quell any rebellion. However, there were problems for Maude from outside her jurisdiction. When Daybrook School were on holiday and Church Drive was still open, boys from Daybrook often banged on the school doors, sat on the window sills and looked into the classrooms. They made a considerable nuisance of themselves shouting out the teachers and pupils names and distracting the classes. Most of these trouble makers would have known the girls in Church Drive School as they had been pupils at Daybrook School before the new school was built.

Maude also had some trouble with her own staff. In 1922 she wanted the removal of two of her teachers as she considered them insolent.

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had always striven for a nice tone throughout the school and that their behaviour was most distressing. Maybe Maude’s teaching style was at odds with that of the sweet young things of the 1920 flapper scene.

Maude continued in the role of headmistress of Church Drive School for 31 years and during this time she saw many girls, including her own, pass from childhood to adulthood through the school. Just how many of these were influenced by her and went on to greater things is unknown.

In 1926 Maude left Church Drive but this was not to be the end of her career as she then moved on to become the head of High Street Girls School. Her move was not due to any conflict, but the fact that Church Drive School was to become an upper standard mixed school. It was therefore provided with a new head teacher, Mr McCunn, and teaching staff appropriate for its new role.

Maude died at Higginbottom Cottage on January 7th 1947 aged 73 and was buried at Redhill Cemetery, Arnold. It would seem that her demise was not the end of Maudes presence in the town. There are reports that since her death her ghost has been seen walking the balcony outside her old office at the old school building.

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Top O Town

by John Parr

On a visit to NGHQ the girls showed me some old photo’s and a map that they had aquired. I love a good trip down memory lane so thought I would share a few of them with you.

The 19th century plan of Arnold (pictured left) shows the majority of the population were centered within the boundaries of High Street and Front Street. With the Robin Hood and Little John public house at the northern end, and the Greyhound Inn situated at the southern extremity of the town.

Front Street led onto Church Lane, through to the junction leading onto Calverton Road, an area then known to the population as “Top ‘O’ Town”.

A level of formal education was provided with the opening of The National School, called the Calverton Road Council School, in 1860 (pictured below). It’s recorded that the children of my grandparents, who lived in the area, attended that school, as did I (1944-47), along with my sisters and cousins. The old school building is still standing. Pond Hills Community Centre provides an excellent facility for modern day community activities.

Two long rooms provided our places of learning, with outside separate toilets and playgrounds for girls and boys. For privacy, a brick wall separated the two amenities. Both girls and boys of that era still remember the antics we used to get up to, determined, as we were, to view and educate ourselves in the ‘practicalities’ related to human nature!!

As I remember, I was taught by both Miss Peach and Miss Leivers. Both teachers were well liked, especially Miss Leivers, who the majority of the boys “fell in love” with, me included. That she decided to marry whilst at the school just made life a little more unbearable. Later in life I was to learn that Mrs Batemen, as she became known, was tragically killed whilst waiting at a bus stop on Calverton Road.

At playtime, along with some of the other boys, I would abscond through what was known as the bottom gate, and run down to Bob Parr’s bakery shop, situated just below the school, where we purchased newly baked delicious ‘half penny bread cobs’. During lunchtimes we went across the road into St Mary’s Church cemetery, and got up to all sorts of physical, creative and imaginative games.

St Marys Church had strong links to the school.

My Dad and uncles attended and became choir boys. Later they became the ‘forerunners’ of a very successful Arnold St Mary’s FC. The club, in my time as a youth player, used the facilities of the school to change into a regular Saturday afternoon match kit of “Maroon and Gold”.

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It Changed My Life by Ruby Coleman Introduction

by Cllr John Parr

Ruby is a redoubtable true Yorkshire lass; a person I have come to respect as I have breakfasted with her many times within the walls of her friendly residential residence, Milton Court.

Ruby’s life story, written in her own impeccable hand (abridged version below), is near enough as faultess as her memory. A truly remarkable lady, formidable in confronting life’s ills as she marched through the ups and downs of her 100 years.

In retrospect which inevitable chain of events did change my life?

The most logical answer must be, the Second World War; when I was twenty-one years of age. From there it followed on that I met the man I married; had the children and grandchild who are now mine and live in this city.

I was drawn into the “action” after the retreat from Dunkirk, my many friends and relatives having been killed on the beaches there. Restless at my own inactivity I wanted desperately to join one of the armed forces. Against all my parent’s entreaties to stay safe and secure here, I just could not stay in a reserved occupation. Something greater than all this compelled me to join the ATS, the women’s army.

The limited words allowed in the narrative, cannot justifiably cover my five years in the ATS. After my course of initial training in several parts of “Somewhere in England”, I was eventually posted to a searchlight battery on the outer London defence area.

I lived through the “Blitz” and the “Doodle Bugs”, made good friends and lost them. Cheated death on several occasions and amidst all the carnage and destruction I learnt that it was not glorious, and called for great endurance. It was a time of change for the whole nation to remould our lives in small or drastic ways beyond our control.

Life really changed for me one memorable day in 1943 when three friends and myself were riding across the lanes and fields of Hertforshire in an army Land Rover.

As always during the war, we were soon surrounded by children, begging for cap badges and shoulder flash souvenirs. On our enquiry as to why they were not at school they told us of the terrible tragedy that had befallen them the previous week. Some enemy pilot had miscalculated his bearings for London, or had been so terrified of the thunderous ack-ack barrage that

he had released his bomb load on this tiny, peaceful hamlet killing six people.

I had witnessed the cities of Hull, Newcastle and London cruelly bombarded from the air, and all but destroyed by fire, but to me country-born and bred this was sacrilege in its most wanton form in a world gone mad.

I was about to depart, as my friends were calling – “Do hurry, whatever are you doing, get a move on.” Then all at once there was a “shifting” rustling movement, and yet nothing moved!

Suddenly, there appeared to be a giant wave of light. I was absolutely engulfed in brilliance. I couldn’t touch it, or feel it. It was just there like an opening. An absolute vastness of bright being and understanding. A feeling of tremendous love and kindness, as though it was just right for it to be there. I wasn’t afraid – it was too peace encompassing. I tried to hold it, but as quickly as it came it went.

Joining my friends and giving a garbled, disjointed account of this happening- their derision and mirth was such as to make me think that it could not have happened. It was too swift – too fleeting – too inexplicable.

I do not intend to give the impression that I was a “goody-goody” girl with leanings to piety. Far from it. I enjoyed and joined in with all the village activities. Jazz clubs, dances, the local pub and theatre and cinema visits into London. Life was lived at so hectic a pace then that these brief glimpses into the ethereal, just merged into my being and remained there static. Until sometime late in life when I really needed to draw on them.

The War changed my life insomuch that amidst all the devastation, from somewhere, somehow I received an inner strength. A strength or grace or even a stability that made me more aware of the life around me. Why, I don’t know!

The Office ale T y t r a P Working in a small office has it’s advantages.

Office parties tend to be weekend affairs. Or they used to be...

In 2017 we decided to go to a log cabin in Lincolnshire. It looked idyllic and when we arrived it lived up to expectations, up to the point when Sarah realised she had a small furry room-mate. Mini – as we affectionately named her – kept popping up through the floor boards with Sarah running round at 4am blocking each hole she came through with all available objects. The game ended when Sarah collapsed, exhausted, on the sofa and Mini moved on to annoy someone else.

Next day we decided to go to the local pub and cheer Sarah up with a lovely meal. It obviously wasn’t her weekend as her dinner arrived with half the field still attached to the lettuce.

Trying to stifle our giggles, with Sarah weeping into her pint, the waiter offered to replace the meal however by this point Sarah had lost her appetite and we opted for a liquid lunch instead.

In 2018 we decided to up our game and hired a beautiful cottage in the Peak District, with chickens roaming and views to die for.

This time we had a Caribbean theme to the weekend. Jerk chicken for dinner and cocktails in the Jacuzzi were the order of the day. Cat had planned numerous party games, which to be fair I was dreading, even more so when she started to unload ping pong balls, blow up guitars and pink wigs!!

After a hefty dinner and a few bottles of fizz it was Jacuzzi time. The fact that it was mid-January with a force 10 gale rattling the windows and torrential rain wasn’t going to put us off. The first game was ‘ping pong panic’, five balls placed in the middle of the hot tub and you had to avoid being touched by any of them, however the object of the game was pretty irrelevant because the minute the ping pong balls hit the water, a gust of wind blew them all over the garden.

After retrieving them, freezing my bits off, for the third time, we all lost interest and poured ourselves another glass of prosecco. The wind was so bad that the fountains on the Jacuzzi kept whipping us in the face. After half an hour we all looked like trawler men at the end of a long shift. Not quite the relaxing evening we had in mind. Bedraggled and frozen from the shoulders up, we sprinted indoors and carried on the party in the warm.

The following morning determined to clear up the debris from the night before, we found the chickens playing football with the ping pong balls!!

This year I have put my foot down and we are playing it safe, going into our great city for a knee’s up. Back to our own beds with not a Jacuzzi or pink wig in sight...

No mice or chickens were hurt during our adventures (honest!). © Ali Wale

British Summer Championships Congratulations to Iona, Max, Liam and Cira on their performances in the British Summer Championships held in Glasgow this August. There were plenty of personal best times achieved and Iona and Liam both excelled to achieve 1st place finishes. It is an amazing achievement to make it to the Summer Championships and to win 1st place is fabulous.

ARNOLD SWIMMING CLUB NEWS

Do You Enjoy Swimming? Want To Join A Fabulous Club?

Arnold swimming club is currently accepting new members. If you are 5 years and older and can swim 25 metres on your front and back contact us for a trial today.

Arnold is a friendly club that encourages all its swimmers to achieve their best so why not give swimming club a try?

Notts ASA Summer Championships Just before the summer, 20 Arnold Swimming Club members competed at the Nottingham ASA Summer Championship. They were a brilliant reflection on the club and achieved some brilliant results. Congratulations to Clemmie, Charlotte, Emily, Max, Lily, Matthew, Amber, Hannah, Millie-Jo, Kyra, Callum, Victoria, Josh, Daniel, Leo, Liam, Gabrielle, Marie-lys, Eleanor and Daisy. Not only were there lots of pb’s but two club records were broken by Lily. Daniel also broke two and three club records were broken by Max. That’s seven new club records set, well done everyone.

Swim England Summer Nationals At the end of August, seven Arnold swimmers headed to Ponds Ford in Sheffield to complete in the Swim England Summer Nationals. Congratulations Iona, Max, Cira, Molly, Lily, Thomas and Liam on some superb swims.

Club Championships September saw Arnold Swimming Club preparing to host their annual club championships. This is an occasion were all club members are encouraged to compete. For some of the younger swimmers this may be their first taste of a gala, for our older swimmers it is all about setting new personal bests. Look out in the next issue for an update on how all our swimmers get on.

Arnold SC Training Times

Monday: 6.30-9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Tuesday: 6.30-9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Wednesday: 7-9pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Thursday: 6.30 - 9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7 - 9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre

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

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The Commander birthday party package includes 2x 20 minutes games of Quasar, personalised score sheets for every player, private party room hire (30 mins), 2 slices of cheese and tomato pizza and a hotdog, unlimited soft drinks, goodie bags and invitation cards. They also offer exclusive use of the arena for 15 or more players. All you need to remember is the cake!

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Melbury Road, Woodthorpe Ernehale School’s ‘Forest School’ Transforms Learning Enjoy running or walking our 2k route if you are 4-14 years old Or volunteer if you’re not!!!!

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Ernehale Infant School in Arnold are leading the way in children’s learning by the creation of their own ‘Forest School’.

Mrs Emma Johnson, Head Teacher at Ernehale Infant School explains, “Taking children’s learning and activities outside of a classroom setting changes the dynamics in a group, allowing children’s relationships with each other, and their learning, to take on a more dynamic feel.”

Emma says that the provision is having a positive effect on the children and is helpful in other life skills like cooperation and the scheme is fully backed by the Flying High Partnership, the multiacademy trust the school belongs to.

“The children love learning in the forest as it provides them with an opportunity to develop their confidence, self-esteem and team building skills; without the constraints of the classroom.

They also love the hot chocolate and biscuits which they get to enjoy whilst sitting in the fairy ring outside! As professionals, we love the forest school as it gives us an opportunity to focus on the whole child, observing how they learn and interact when they have the freedom to decide their own learning.”

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Killisick School’s Winning Streak

Back in July a small team of pupils from Killisick Junior School competed in and won the Year 5 Annual Maths Challenge at Nottingham High School.

Tackling a variety of tasks in several rounds against competing teams, senior teaching assistant Desrine Reid said the children are the pride of their school; “Continue to be amazing Dania, Emin, Carter and Carlito, believe and you will succeed!”

A team of golfers from Killisick Junior School have won the Gedling District Championship Year 5/6 tri-golf tournament, having never played golf before!

Children who formed the winning team were Ziying Xie, George Heath, Harvey Herring, Raphaella Lucero, Tylor Goodman, Amiee White, Lacie Winter, Gabriel Whitbrook, Lyla Mason-Cobb and Janet Namuleme.

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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 £5.50+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or 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: carltonlifesavingclub@gmail.com or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com

Arnold St Mary’s Pre-School - Church Lane, Arnold (behind St Mary’s Church). Call 07969 544137.

Open every morning and all day Wed. Free places available for 2,3 & 4 year olds. Email: info@arnoldpreschool.org. Or visit www.arnoldpreschool.org. or try facebook. Registered as GOOD with OFSTED.

1st Redhill Scout Group - meetings: Band Mon 7pm/ Beavers Wed 5.45pm/Cubs Wed 7pm/Scouts Fri 7pm/ at 329 Mansfield Rd. Tel 953 7986.

Mapperley Junior Netball Club - Are you in school years 7,8 & 9 and love netball? New junior netball club. Mondays 6pm - 7pm at Carlton Le Willows Academy, Wood Lane, NG4 4AA (Indoor). £2 per session. Coach led. Contact Sarah - sarahhumphrey@btinternet.com

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.30pm7.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.

2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm.Call Yvonne - 07954 402258.

Who Let The Dads Out! - 2nd Sat every month (except August) at St Mary’s Church Family Centre from 10am - 11.30am. For children from 0-5 years with their dads for fun, toys & refreshments.

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.

Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group- A fun & friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Mondays 10.30am-12.30pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane,NG5 4HT. £3.50 per family. E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5

The Boys Brigade 39th Nottingham Company- Arnold Methodist Church.

Exciting activites for ages 5-18yrs. Contact Neil Stevenson : 39thnottm@boys-brigade.org.uk 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. 8.50am - 3.35pm Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Free funded sessions for 2, 3 & 4 yrs. Breakfast & afterschool clubs also available.Contact us: 0115 859 8143, email: killisick.ps@ntlworld.com.

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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 16 November 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.

2nd Arnold (St Mary’s) Scout Group - Calverton Rd, Arnold. Beavers Monday & Wednesday, Cubs Tuesday & Thursday, Scouts Monday & Wednesday, Explorers Friday. Contact 07982 247 147 or arnoldscoutgroup@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

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

Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 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.

- call 952 3617.

- daybrookdivision@girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk.

Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy

Beavers, Cub & Scout groups

Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups

group. Suitable from bump to sitting babies only. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. FREE admission. Contact 0115 960 7541 for more information.

Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs.

Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@musicfor-everyone.org

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 Forest Kids Nottingham - every Thursday 10am - 12 noon at Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the golf hut/cafe for nature activities, games and general mucking about in the fresh air. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/forestkidsnotts or email: forestkidsnotts@gmail.com Tiddlywinks - Church run parent & toddler group. Bible stories, crafts, singing & free play. A friendly place to bring your under 5s. Wednesday (term time) 10am - 11.15am at St Mark’s Church, Woodthorpe. Call Jackie on 07305 073898 for more info.

Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - Mondays (term time) 9.30am - 10.30am at St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Songs, instruments & movement fun for babies to pre-schoolers. £4 per family, drinks & biscuits inc. Call Karen: 07846 176064 or visit Facebook shake rattleandrhyme.

Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org

Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated community. Fridays 10am-12 at Nonsuch Studios. Contact: getinvolved@ 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp wearenonsuch.com for find out more!

7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for children aged 30 mths Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 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

LAST YEAR I STARED DEATH IN THE FACE AND LIVED TO TELL THE TALE...

Fortunately it was just a kid in fancy dress who wasn’t looking where he was going as I cycled home. That’s right, it’s Halloween. Where the ghouls come out to play, terrors stalk the streets, and the locals hide behind sofas to ward off rogue spirits. Or, more specifically the streets turn into a mass of children (and adults) in fancy dress who go door to door begging for sweets.

Now I don’t wish to wax lyrical on what it was like in my day but I don’t recall Halloween ever being half the big deal it seems to be today. I think we did a bit of trick or treating, we may even have dallied with fancy dress but it wasn’t much more than a black jumper and a second-hand pair of plastic vampire fangs. I’m pretty confident we returned home with a paltry offering of a couple of Black Jacks (remember when we had proper sweet shops? That’ll be a future article I’m sure!) and half a roll of Extra Strong Mints.

Nowadays it’s a full-on social occasion. Woe betide if you have children and aren’t planning on getting into the party spirit. You big old spoilsport, get yourself down to the fancy dress shop and turn your children into a variety of characters that’ll be forgotten by the morning and will gather dust until next year when the kids have grown out of them. To be clear, we aren’t much of a dressing up family. Before we had kids, if we were invited to a fancy dress party we’d probably not bother turning up. Yes, we are quite dull. Fortunately our children don’t take after us and they love a bit of fancy dress, so Halloween has rapidly turned into one of their favourite nights.

But there are a few things we had to learn the hard way, so here’s a very quick guide to surviving the night: THE PUMPKIN CODE No-one talks about this until you fail, then suddenly everyone tells you that you got it wrong. Essentially, if you have a pumpkin in front of your house that’s a signal for the gangs of roving kids (sorry, Trick Or Treaters) to approach your house. So if you want a quiet life, don’t put out a pumpkin.

DON’T TRY AND BE FUNNY The kids just want their own body weight in sugar.

Don’t try and make dad jokes at the door, they’ve come with a set goal and you’re just getting in the way of this efficient sweet eating machine.

NEVER ASK FOR THE TRICK Again, you’ll think you’re being funny and/or clever.

Remember, kids are scary. That’s why they put them in horror films to make things extra creepy. Do not, under any circumstances think you’ll get a comedy Trick.

You know that old couple you haven’t seen on the street since last October? Just saying….

YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY SWEETS Before you complain to me about expectations of sugar consumption (you know who you are) make sure you stock up. Worst case, you’ll have a few sweets spare as a nice reward for yourself. But most of all, you do not want to be the house that runs out of sweets. The social shame is real. And if you run out mid-group, one of the kids is going to have a meltdown/cry/tantrum/ burn your house down and do you really want to be the person responsible for that (as their parents glare at you with a cold fury usually reserved for drivers who don’t wave a thanks when you let them past at traffic lights).

So good luck! Hopefully I’ll see you on the other side, just in time for Christmas!

Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!

noonelikessubtitles@gmail.com Dominic Murray

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ott's Maze is in it's first year and has just enjoyed its first summer with many more visitors than expected.

Located at Lime Lane Woods, Lime Lane, Arnold. NG5 8PW they are now looking to their final set of dates for 2019.

A maze that is great fun and challenging for all ages, spanning 4 acres and a mile long path with hidden activities along the way.

A full map being available for £1, which is returned if you don't need it!

General Maize Maze opening times: September weekends from 10-5pm, then October half term open every day from 10-5pm.

There's also still time to book the last Torch Night on 12th October 9pm -11pm. Complete the maze, but this time in the dark. Don't forget your torch...and your courage!

Then, they have best of Halloween all in one place! Nott's maze invites you to explore Tricker Treat Maize Farm, open for two days only. Sat 26th and Sun 27th October, 10am to 2pm.

With pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and spooky face painting and if you fancy a challenge, there will be a spooky scavenger hunt to complete as you walk through the maze with a prize for those who

succeed. BUT watch out for the live Zombies!!!!

In addition The Labyrinth! A simulated prison break with the aim of detaining the escapees inside the maze. Civilian help is required in the round up operation.

The Labyrinth is designed to scare so not for the faint hearted, only 18+ allowed. Pre-booking is essential and beware as once you are in you can't leave and there are no refunds!

Dates for this are Fri 25th and Sat 26th October. 1 hour slots available: 6:30pm-7:30pm, 8:30pm-9:30pm and 10:30pm-11:30pm.

Please contact Nott's Maze for prices and more details or visit their website.

“Great family fun at the Torc h Night. So excitin g for the kids in the dark!”

The Blakey fa mily “A hidden gem right on our doorstep. Chal lenging enough but still achiev able. The kids loved it!”

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kids New Study Centre For Young People Now Open

Inspire Learning is now offering study programmes for young people aged 16-24 at a dedicated new study centre in Arnold at Redhill Young People’s Centre.

The Arnold study centre is part of continued growth in cross-county provision via Inspire’s partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council and the Education Skills Funding Agency.

Young people will be able to work with Inspire for three days per week towards recognised AIM Awards qualifications in Personal and Social Development and Employability. Maths and English is also an integral part of the programme, either GCSE and/or Functional Skills depending upon prior achievement.

Work experience, providing real, industry relevant work opportunities is a key part of the programme.

All learners can also further enhance their CVs by taking part in group-based community placements.

All learners will receive a bursary of up to £20 a week while studying (aged 16-19 or up to age 24 with EHCP), plus travel costs are refunded and some may be entitled to free meals.

Our programmes are an ideal first step onto further study, traineeship, apprenticeship or employment, and helpful and caring staff will be there to ensure you progress.

Young people can enrol onto the programmes at any time during the year.

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Fly High With Nottingham Youth Orchestra!

Young musicians find their playing takes off when they join Nottingham Youth Orchestra.

Sight-reading, instrumental and listening skills improve hugely each year, and youngsters keep coming back for more. Ask them for their highlights, and top of the list are the friendships made alongside break-time cakes, the ever popular weekly tuck shop, an exclusive NYO ice cream van visit, plus residentials and musical trips out.

NYO is having a FREE fun and friendly Taster Evening on Thursday 17th October (18.3019.30) at The Becket School, West Bridgford, NG2 7QY. Interested young musicians will get a chance to play Camila Cabello’s Havana with Training Orchestra (Gds 2-4 standard) or take to the skies playing How To Train Your Dragon with Intermediate Orchestra (Gds 5-7).

Last academic year over 200 talented youngsters in NYO’s 3 orchestras and 2 jazz orchestras experienced 50 pieces of music. In the same period, more than 2000 people saw NYO’s concert hall performances ranging from Stravinsky to Glen Miller and Disney hits, plus a world premiere. No wonder Nottingham Youth Orchestra comes “highly recommended” by both parents and members.

If you know a young musician who would like to play their instrument with us, please send details to: events@nottinghamyouthorchestra.org or simply visit www.nottinghamyouthorchestra.org for more information.

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YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAMS Neighbourhood Policing Insp.

Inspector Chris Pearson Neighbourhood Policing Sgt Sgt 3112 Helen Walker Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

ARNOLD & WOODTHORPE PC 1759 James Hague 101 Ext: 310 1759 PCSO 9856 Darren Scatcherd 101 Ext: 310 9856 Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk DAYBROOK & BONINGTON PC 1759 James Hague 101 Ext: 310 1759 PCSO 9856 Darren Scatcherd 101 Ext: 310 9856 Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

from your local neighbourhood policing inspector, Chris Pearson....

I wanted to touch firstly on the subject of anti-social behaviour.

I know that this has been of concern to the local community and we have been working together with colleagues at Gedling Borough Council to try and reduce reported incidents.

In the last month we have seen a further slight reduction around anti-social behaviour which is pleasing to see given that the warm weather and school holidays tends to increase reporting. In terms of Burglary we have seen a slight rise of two offences in the month of August.

Hotspot areas have been identified as Gedling, Call 101 for non-emergency or Porchester, Netherfield and 999 in an emergency Arnold. The majority of offences have taken place overnight with Find us on Facebook: windows and doors broken in order to gain entry. In terms of autocrime we have seen Gedling Police:Arnold, Calverton, a reduction this month with around 15 less offences. We Ravenshead and the Villages are still seeing a number of vans attacked in the Borough with 10 attacked throughout August. The majority of these have been in the Arnold and Porchester areas with tools stolen. A full guide on protecting vehicles can be found on our website: www.nottinghamshire.police. uk/advice/prevention/vehicle

August saw officers continue patrols around ‘Operation Scorpion’ which is a focus on knife crime and violent offending in the Gedling Borough. Officers have carried out high visibility patrols in some of our hotspot areas and I’m pleased that we are starting to see results from that ongoing work.

At the end of August we were visited by Vernon Coaker MP who spent time with the Neighbourhood Policing team based at Jubilee House in Arnold. Mr Coaker joined Sgt Helen Walker and PCSO Kirsty Szeluk on patrol in the Gedling Borough after visiting the Neighbourhood Policing teams briefing in the afternoon. I also spent some time with Mr Coaker discussing reported issues in the Gedling Borough and how we might work together to reassure the community.

Finally please look out for details of engagement events on our social media. The Gedling North and South teams will be holding a number of events over the coming weeks and months.

Interested in a job working for the police?

To find out more about our current vacancies and how to apply please visit: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/careers