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HAPPY 2013

TO ALL OUR READERS!!!

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday... lots of eating, drinking and awful TV. You can’t beat it.

If, like us, you feel a bit deflated now the festivities are over, have a look at all the wonderful businesses in our looking good section for some inspiration and ways to shape up, cheer up and feel good about yourself.

A hearty homemade soup on a cold winters day can be just the ticket we have included 3 of our favourites in this edition. ENJOY!

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Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Helen

Now Ofsted registered!

If you qualify for working tax or child tax credits you can use them to pay for tuition.

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KIDS DIARY

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

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

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

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

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

Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&events@gedling.gov.uk or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure Magical Movers - singing dancing and having fun in Sherwood, Mapperley and Arnold. Call Hannah on 07973 616793 - www.magicalmovers.co.uk Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups Beavers, Cub & Scout groups

- call Sarah Spencer 854 5006.

- call 952 3617.

Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap & Ballet Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk

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.

Discover, Explore and Create Kids Art Group - at The Place Activity Centre, Sherwood.

Be creative and imaginative using a range of different art materials and techniques. Take you Discover and Explore Arts Awards. 7-9yrs Saturday (term time) 9.30-10.30am. 10-11yrs Sat (term time) 10.45-11.45am. Age ranges & sessions are flexible for siblings. First session FREE. Contact Natasha 07742 949582 or email: sashaeast@sky.com

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.

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

St Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time only), 9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Hall, Woodborough Rd. Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131.

Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Small play area with baby toys. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me MESSY CHURCH- Fun activities and creative worship for the whole family followed by lunch. 10.45am - 1pm, second Saturday of the month at Sherwood Methodist Church. Call Rev Paul Worsnop on 0115 953 1186 for more information.

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

To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment.

Arnold Study Centre Donna Kelly 0115 822 4711 Sherwood Study Centre Caroline Cochrane 0115 875 1271 Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.

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Just answer the following question.....

What does the T in T-Rex stand for?

Send your answer & contact details to:

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Entries must be received on or before Wednesday 1 May 2013

All correct answers will be entered into a draw. The winner will be notified by Friday 3 May. The tickets are for the 7.30pm performance on Wednesday 15 May 2013.

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On a cold dark night nothing warms you up like a steaming bowl of soup with some crusty bread. All these recipes are easy to make and taste delicious.

Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Curried Lentil Soup

1tbsp veg oil 1 or 2 tbsp curry powder 1 onion chopped 3 carrots peeled & diced finely 250g lentils 1.2 ltrs veg stock salt & pepper tabasco sauce (optional) Greek yogurt to serve

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This soup is mild, thick and very creamy.

30g butter 1x onion chopped 1x cauliflower cut into florets 250ml milk 600ml veg stock 150g mature cheddar grated salt & pepper 1 tsp paprika

Method

Melt butter in a large saucepan.

Cook onions gently until soft.

Add the cauliflower and stir. Add stock. Bring to boil and simmer until florets are just tender. This will only take a few minutes. Take off heat and allow to cool for 10 mins. Add grated cheese and milk and stir. Liquidise until smooth.

Place back in pan and heat gently.

Season to taste. You shouldn't need much salt due to the cheese. Once in bowls sprinkle with paprika. Also delicious with crispy bacon scattered over.

Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and fry gently for 10 mins, add garlic and fry for another 5 mins til onions are soft.

Add curry powder, stir and cook for 1 min. Add carrots and mix well. Cook for 1 min. Add lentils and stock and stir well.

Bring to the boil and simmer until lentil and carrot are soft (about 20 mins). Liquidise and place back in pan. Taste and season accordingly. I find no salt needed if I use stock cubes.

If you want the soup to have an extra kick add a few drops of Tabasco. To serve add a swirl of Greek yogurt to each bowl.

French Onion Soup

30g butter 2 tbsp olive oil 700g onions thinly sliced 1 ltre beef stock 250ml white wine 2 cloves garlic crushed salt & pepper to taste French stick 200/250g gruyere cheese grated Method

Heat oil and butter in large saucepan and fry onion and garlic gently until browned and soft (about 30 mins). Be careful not to burn the onions. Add the stock and wine and bring to the boil then simmer for 20 mins. Season to taste. Thickly slice the baguette and lightly toast both sides. Sprinkle cheese on top of the slices and grill until the cheese is bubbling. Put soup in bowls and float the baguette slices on top to serve.

eat, drink & be merry!

A NEW Coffee Experience Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 8.30am to 4.00pm (subject to weather) Tel: 078140 630617 Woodthorpe Grange Park, Woodthorpe Drive, Nottingham, NG5 4HA

Fancy a nice cup of freshly brewed coffee or a sumptuous, creamy hot chocolate with a piece of heavenly homemade cake? Then pop into Barista @ the Grange.

Situated in the beautiful Woodthorpe Grange Park in the heart of Nottingham Barista@ the Grange offers a wide range of tasty snacks and warming drinks to keep park goers and dog walkers smiling.

As well as delicious coffee, Barista also serves tasty soups, Panini’s, jacket potatoes and baguettes made with farm fresh ingredients. A trademark of the Barista’s are the gorgeous cakes and pastries, all made, and delivered daily, by Barista’s sister business – Bitesize.

Purchasing from Barista, Bitesize or any of EVE Trade’s social enterprises ensures that people that are furthest from the work place, those that are vulnerable and isolated, are given a chance to learn new skills and ultimately move into employment.

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Sherwood Depot Activity Centre

(behind the old Sherwood Bus Depot)

Art Group * Concerts * Drawing * Salsa Sherwood Writers Group * Pilates Life Drawing * Spanish * Thai Chi Yoga * Exhibitions * Laughter Club Pottery * Sculpting * Oil Painting Nottingham Clarion Choir

To find out more about our classes and groups contact Jane or Jeremy on

Bakes & Banquets

is a small local cooking company with a passion for great food, specialising in beautiful cakes and bakes, and exclusive athome dining, parties and celebrations.

Whether a special dinner for two, or a buffet for fifty, call us for a no-obligation chat about your entertaining and catering needs, or visit the website for some great ideas.

0115 985 6777

Dinner Party Catering Special Cakes and Bakes Canapés, Buffets, Celebrations...

Our rooms are also available to hire

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PHIL SARGEANT Painter & Decorator Mob: 07890

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Building & Roofing Services

Guttering • Repointing • Brickwork Roofing • General Maintenance

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J.M JOINERY

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NEED A PLUMBER? FROM AN OUTSIDE TAP TO COMPLETE HEATING SYSTEM BOILER INSTALLATION/ SERVICE/REPAIR INCLUDING UNVENTED HOT WATER SYSTEMS LANDLORD SAFETY CHECKS B COMPLETE BATHROOM, WET ROOM & KITCHEN INSTALLATION FROM START TO FINISH FULLY INSURED & A MEMBER OF GAS SAFE

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James Painting & Decorating Your local time served, professional decorator • Interior & exterior work • Free quotations • Fully insured • Friendly & reliable

Tel: 0115 752 1954 Mob: 07979 555355

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ROOFER Est. 30 years, CIS Registered Repairs and Re-roofs Flat roofs UPVC Fascias Fully Insured Quality work References available Competitive work

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Professional, personal & reliable garden design, landscape construction & maintenance services Tel: 07972

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OVEN REPAIRS 4U All makes and models repaired

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Same day service at very competitive prices Call Dave on 07952026495 www.ovenrepairs4u.co.uk e: info@ovenrepairs4u.co.uk To advertise call 07800 633101 or email: info@ng5.org.uk

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PAINTING & DECORATING COVING & ARTEXING Fully City & Guilds Qualified 25 Years Experience Friendly Reliable Service Good Quality Clean Work Free Estimates • Competitive Rates

Call Glen Birch

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For all gardening services including

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

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Two TICKETS!! for the opening night of

Midnight Tango, starring Strictly’s...

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

Over 15 years experience Periodic Inspections CCTV installation

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Just answer the following.....

Who was Flavia’s partner in the 2012 series of Strictly Come Dancing?

Send your answer & contact details on or before Friday 5 April 2013 to:

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

Midnight Tango

will be at the Theatre Royal from April 22 - 27.

For tickets and info: www.trch.co.uk All correct answers will be entered into a draw. The winner will be notified by Monday 8 April 2013. The tickets are for the 7.30pm performance on Monday 22 April 2013.

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TherMix (Gas Services) Ltd

All areas of Nottingham covered

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

Call Mike on

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ROOM REVIVERS Breathing new life into your everyday Interiors & Exteriors Coving & Tiling Fully Insured Discounts for ng readers Call Dean

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Interior Plastering Repairs, Boarding, Ceilings, Solid Walls, Re-skims, Garden Walls, Repointing

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H NOTTS BUILDING & ROOFING LTD H FREE estimates and advice NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL Specialists in all aspects of building and roofing NEW ROOFS AND REPAIRS

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We can beat any genuine written estimate. For free estimates and advice call Lee Doran. No payment or deposit until completely satisfied.

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BEECROFTS JOINERY GAS, HEATING & PLUMBING WORK UNDERTAKEN

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What’s On at Sherwood Library???

Library Talks: Come along and experience a range of entertaining talks and activities. Everyone welcome. FREE

“What’s wrong with a bit of romance?” - Thursday 21 February 10-11am, celebrate romantic fiction with a selection of readings.

“Housewives choice” - Thursday 21 March 10-11am, take a trip back and enjoy the sounds of radio and TV theme tunes from the 1940’s to the 1980’s with a few laughs thrown in.

Childrens Craft Club Enjoy free craft sessions on the first Saturday of the month from 2 - 3pm.

The next club dates are 2 February and 2 March.

Childrens Half Term Story & Craft Activity Friday 22 February 10 - 11am - FREE, all welcome Bring your favourite book character to life with crafts, colouring, stories and fun for all.

Sherwood Library, Spondon Street, Sherwood sherwood.library@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Tel: 0115 915 1155

For more information visit www.mynottingham.gov.uk/libraries

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For Domestic Electrical Services Contact

A. D. THOMPSON ELECTRICAL

• From Extra points to Full Rewires • From Cookers and Showers to New Kitchens and Bathrooms • Outdoor lighting and Power Installed • Specialist Surge Protection Installed

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Contact: Adam on 01159 622062 or 07891 765153 Email: thompson_adam@sky.com

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

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Special rates for senior citizens We will beat any genuine quote!

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Martin Page

Carrington &

Sherwood Area’s Local Tree Surgeon Have you considered? Just like the rest of your property your trees may need some maintenance from time to time?

Are your trees too tall, unsafe or untidy?

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

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

call me now on

0115 906 8672

Family Business Since 1961

Phil Chapman AERIAL SPECIALIST Digital • Freeview • DAB• Freesat CCTV • Tuning • TV Installations

Nottingham Roofing Services Over 20 yrs experience

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

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0115 960 3366 54 Roseleigh Ave, Mapperley, NG3

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All work fully guaranteed

For a Free Quote call Terry

0115 779 2214 07961 511138

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D. J. Hill Electrician All Types Of Electrical Work From Additional Sockets To Rewires

• Part P Registered • Small Jobs Welcome • Testing & Inspections • First Class Professional Service

Call Dave

07971 707445

Digital TV / Aerial problems?

Call Your Local, Affordable Independent TV Installation Service Retuning Expert: Wrong Local News/Missing Channels?

No Signal/Picture Breaking Up? Samsung/Humax/Panasonic, etc

New Aerials / Extra TV Points TV Dist Systems / Freesat / Sky Fault Finding / 4G Interference (Arranged, Using Local Fitters) VCR Tape to DVD Copying Poor TV Sound, Home Cinema Wall Mounting, Repairs, Advice

HEATING

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Over 30 Years Experience, Covering East Midlands Expert, Professional Service Guaranteed! www.tvconfused.com

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Fast and reliable work For a FREE QUOTE call Julian

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We are a family run, father and son business who pride ourselves on providing a professional, reliable and friendly service, at an affordable cost. We offer free planning and advice and can also arrange any electrical, joinery and plaster work if required. All work carried out is fully guaranteed.

For a FREE quote call Patrick on

T: 01159 201 300 M: 07976 876 412

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

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SUDOKU PUZZLE

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

Solution on page 44

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES 0115 9655299

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DF GARDEN AND PROPERTY SERVICES

Specialising in landscaping, garden services and property maintenance Local, friendly, reliable and professional service We are happy to take on all jobs both big and small and can offer you expert advice and knowledge to ensure you get a beautiful garden and home

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For further advice or a complete new look for your garden call Dave Farnsworth for a friendly quote on

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BRIGHTWOOD FLOORING Hardwood & Engineered Wood Floors Parquet Sanding & Refinishing of Existing Floors

Over 20 years experience

For a free quote and advice call

Registered Digital Installers Age UK & Buy with Confidence approved

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0115 9877409 • 07710 546650

Mike Thompson

Arnold Building & Roofing Ltd

City & Guilds qualified Over 30 years experience

Family Business NO JOB TOO SMALL RIDGE TILES • CHIMNEY STACKS SLATES OR TILES FITTED

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

No Job Too Small

For a free quote and advice call Mike on

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AERIALS

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1st Astral

240 Westdale Lane Gedling NG4

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

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

0800 858 9517 07880 608 393

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LV ELECTRICAL Domestic Commercial Industrial

Part P registered with Elecsa

T: 0115 837 9493 M: 07711 946 304

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Locally Based

BLOCKED DRAINS

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

0115 952 8223 07846 153 474

Greg Drozdowski

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

Glenn Myers

joinery

We have your carpentry needs covered

don’t Move - improve

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

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For free estimates & advice contact glenn on: -

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For all your general building work

Plastering • Tiling Patios & Block Paving Extensions

0115 840 2397 / 07971174656

JOHN WHITE

Over 20 years experience References Supplied For a FREE quote please call: Competitive Prices Local 0115 952 6874 Tradesman

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Steve Earnshaw

Electrical Services Electrical Installation:

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Upgrades:

Rewires, fuse-boards, earthing, P.A.T testing

Over 25 years experience No job too small

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All work to 17th edition and guaranteed

Call Steve on

Landline: 0115 952 4306 Mobile: 0781 7087920

Handyman Services

Most households jobs/repairs undertaken

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

For a quote/advice ring Jason on

0774 116 4990

Traditional Roofing Services Slating • Tiling • Leadwork Repair Specialists, Guttering, Pointing, Chimney Work, Repairs & Restorations

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COMPETITION WINNERS.....

Well done to

Mrs K Zinn who won a £25 Argos voucher & Miss V Gant who won tickets for the Theatre Royal Thanks to our competition sponsors: The Capital FM Arena & Theatre Royal

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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM To contact your local beat team telephone Nottingham Police on 101

BEAT TEAMS Carrington

based at Sherwood PC Stephen Fletcher 07792 437302 PCSO Darren Booth 07545 701862 PCSO Peter Corten 07702 141671 Email - Carrington@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

Sherwood

based at Sherwood PC Padraig O’hEochaidh 07792 437303 PCSO Lucy Allcock 07545 701861 CPO Dean Goode 07903 759497 Email - Sherwood1@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

Edwards Lane

based at Sherwood PC Nicholas Hubbard 07792 437306 PCSO Liam Halford 07595 073966 CPO Lisa Mickle 07983 427895 Email - EdwardsLane@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk Find your Safer Neighbourhoods team by entering your postcode on the homepage of www. nottinghamshire.police.uk

From Sergeant Nicholas Wealthall...

The new year has got off to a great start in terms of crime reduction in the Sherwood area.

The Force has recorded an overall drop with 108 fewer crimes compared to this time last year – equivalent to a 30% reduction.

Burglaries are down by 37%, with 14 fewer crimes than this time last year, and robbery is down 92% (11 fewer crimes). Vehicle crime is down by 11% with three fewer crimes while criminal damage is down by 8% with four fewer crimes.

Thefts are down 46% with 36 fewer crimes.

It comes after we introduced surgeries in and around the shops and businesses of Mansfield Road, Sherwood and Carrington. This high-visibility presence has been welcomed by shop owners, workers and visitors in the area and it has also given officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team a chance to meet members of the public and provide support and reassurance to the community.

The scheme has contributed to the overall reduction in crime and I am pleased to say that the scheme will continue through 2013.

Progress in building the new Sherwood Centre, where police and community protection officers will meet with the local authorities and the public, is going well. Situated on Mansfield Road, beneath the library, it is anticipated that it will be completed early this year. Once building work is finished, the website will be updated and our surgery

timetable published.

Forcewide, our annual Drink Drive Campaign has resulted in more than 130 motorists arrested.

Throughout December and into the New Year, officers stopped motorists suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The legal drink drive limit is 35 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, and motorists can still be over the limit the morning after a night out drinking. Alcohol affects people differently so to stay safe do not drink any alcohol at all before getting behind the wheel.

Nottinghamshire Police’s Drink Drive Campaign ran alongside the national Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) campaign and the Department for Transport’s THINK! Campaign, which were launched to highlight the devastating impact that driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have.

Finally, it’s the time of year when households are enjoying the latest gadgets received at Christmas or bought in the sales. Be diligent about making sure your homes and cars are secure at all times. Check doors and windows are locked and keep valuables out of sight.

Sign up to www.nottinghamshire. police.uk/crimereduction/ neighbourhood_alert/ to receive regular alerts and updates from your Neighbourhood Policing Team.

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MOVE IT, LOSE IT, AND LOVE IT!

with your local Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Classes in Arnold and Sherwood Do you want to loose weight and shape up for your special day?

Why not read about Suzette’s story: Suzette joined one of the Arnold Rosemary Conley classes in January 2012 in order to loose weight for her wedding. She had tried other diet’s previously without success and loving exercise decided the Rosemary Conley classes would be an ideal way to loose weight and tone up as they combine weight loss with exercise. All classes offer a combination of dietary advice and exercise, which has been central to the life changing successes that many members have seen.

Suzette set herself the target to loose weight before her big day, having already bought her dress, she new how much she wanted to loose. Suzette was very successful in her weight loss shedding 21lb, but she was staggered by the huge amount of inch loss particularly on her waist – 14 inches!! Her dress virtually had to be remade in order to fit her on the big day. Suzette dropped from a size 18 to a size 10, she says “I was getting married in August and I felt very overweight and had no confidence at all. Jo and the other members in class were so supportive. My wedding day was amazing and I felt like a princess – thanks to Jo!”

For further information and advice contact Jo Polkey on 07751034148 or email jo.polkey@rosemaryconley.com Why not bring the voucher below along to class and receive free membership and a free new members pack. (Terms and conditions apply see below).

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WEDNESDAY Bulwell Academy Squires Avenue, Bulwell, NG6 8HG 7:30 - 9:00 pm (Slim & Aerobics)

TUESDAY Pond Hill Lane Community Centre Pondhills Lane, Arnold, NG5 8DR 09:25 - 10:40 am (Slim & Aerobics)

WEDNESDAY St Pauls Church Hall Church Drive, Daybrook, NG5 6JB 1:30 - 2:45 pm (Slim & Aerobics)

THURSDAY St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe, NG5 4PH 09:30 - 10:45 am (Slim & Aerobics)

Arnold Hill Comprehensive School (Lower School), Gedling Road, NG5 6NZ 6:00 - 7:15 pm (Kardy-O-Fun Aerobics)

Sherwood United Reformed Church Arnold Hill Comprehensive School (Main Hall), (Lower School), Gedling Road, NG5 6NZ 1 Edwards Lane, Sherwood, NG5 3AA 5:45 - 7:00 pm (Slim & Aerobics) 5:30 - 6:45 pm (Kardy-O-Fun Aerobics) 6:30 - 7:45 pm (Kardy-O-Fun Aerobics) Call to book your place and check availaibility!

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Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence Dancing For Beginners/Improvers

Tuesday evenings 7.30pm Arnold Methodist Church, Front Street, Arnold For more information contact:

Linda on 07889 061012 contactus@arnoldmethodistchurch.org Linda Cooke, NATD Ballroom, Latin American, Country & Western, IDTA Old Time & Modern Sequence Dance

Cha Cha Workshop Sunday 10th February Beginners Session at 2 pm Further sessions at 3, 4 & 5 pm

Foxtrot & Cha Cha New 7 week course begins on Thursday February 21st Beginners start at 7.00pm Followed by Intermediates and Advanced classes Waltz Workshop Sunday 17th March To register:! email: doug@startdancin.co.uk!

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PHYSIO DIRECT FOOT CLINIC Wendi McKenna WMSch.MPS.PRACT. toenail cutting, corns, callus, verruca, fungal nails, arch pain, ingrowing toenails, diabetics welcome

Wednesday clinics at; Physio direct, 388 Gedling Rd, Arnold Tel: 01159562353 ÂŁ22, receipts given Do you want to play football for a local team?

Sherwood Under 12 girls team (Yr 7) needs more players.

Call Dave Potter on 0791 2624794 or e: david.potter6305@o2.co.uk no experience required just a love of football!

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EYE TESTS AT HOME

Do you have difficulty getting out to your Optician? We are able visit you at home and conduct a thorough eye test using the latest equipment. Eye Tests are FREE to people over 60 and other qualifying groups, we can also arrange NHS glasses for those who qualify. Free delivery & aftercare. Fully Qualified NHS registered, based in Nottingham NHS & Private Home Visits Large range of stylish frames All types of the latest lenses avail.

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The Dover Beck Flower Club

Burton Joyce Village Hall 7.30pm - £5 for visitors - All welcome Feb 21st -Inspired by - Lynda Stamp Mar 21st - Seasonal Delights - Barbara Smith April 18th - A Touch of Romance - Lorena Dyer For more information and tickets please call 0115

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Community Diary

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.com Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Yoga Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Yoga exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal.. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information.

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com Wednesday Lunch Club - Arnold Methodist Church. Cooked meal, company & friendship. Contact Mavis Flewitt on 952 0919.

Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact 0115 993 1796.

Indian Classical Dance - one to one or small groups sessions. £5 per hr. Call Aparna on 920 3319/07737 897720.

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

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

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

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

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

Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Mike 0115 920 0164 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk

Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Feb 26 - Cranio-sacral therapy; March 26 - Philip Humphries; April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy; May 28 Graphology - Pam Brown; June 25 - Crystal Therapy - Denise Pole. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

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

Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at St Margarets Church Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome.

For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

Arnold Branch of the U3A - meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - Chairman 0115 920 1160 or visit www.arnoldu3a.org

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

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

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

Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re

a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.

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

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

Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday

evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861.

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

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

Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome

- expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk

Sherwood Community Centre - Mansfield Rd. Tel: 0115 962 1153 for more information on a range of activities or room hire.

Sherwood Craft Group - is a small friendly group of crafters. We cover a wide variety of crafts. For full details please phone Alma on 0115 841 0144.

Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples

Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk.

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

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

French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot.

The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford

Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. In summer coach trips to insirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society. Every Thursday 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community Centre. £2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.

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

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

Art Craft - Sherwood Depot Activity Centre, Melrose St (behind the old bus depot) - Art Craft, Music, Languages, Dance, Self improvement. Join in or hire space yourself. Tel: Jane or Jeremy 0115 985 6777.

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

Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.

Drawing & Painting Classes - at Sherwood Textile Workshop on Mansfield Road, Sherwood. Classes to learn how to use oil paint, watercolours, acrylics and Chinese brush painting. Thursday and Friday evenings 6.30 to 9.30. We also do life drawing on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 6pm. For more info call Peter on 0115 931 2422.

Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham - everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.

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

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

Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. Meditation Classes - Weekly on Mondays, 7.30 - 9pm. Drop-in classes suitable for all, includes guided meditations and a short walk on aspects of positive thinking based on Buddhist teachings. Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 5 Pelham Road, Sherwood Rise, NG5 1AP. Tel: 0115 985 7356 Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 9939106 after 7pm for info. New members welcome.

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

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Breathe Easy - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The Nottingham North Branch welcomes people from Arnold, Gedling, Carlton, Mapperley & Sherwood areas. We meet the 2nd Thurs each month at St Georges Comm Centre, Victoria St, Netherfield at 1.30pm. Further info from Jim Bennett 847 7639.

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk

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

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

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

Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com

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

Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david.hall@ thedebtadvicenetwork.org.

Sherwood Stroke Club - meets every fortnight on Fridays 10.30am - 2pm. United Reform Church Hall, Edwards Lane, Sherwood. Offering friendship & support. New members welcome. For details call 0115 962 6410 or 0115 926 7853.

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

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

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

Depression - support group, workshops and group meetings - contact Roxanne on 07988 083224 Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out.

Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk

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

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

Alison: 0115 962 1153.

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

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

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

Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society. Every Thursday 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community Centre. £2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like

minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.

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a helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people top know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just ÂŁ5+vat per edition.

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk 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 Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire

Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: rachael. ravenlock@nottsdeaf.org.uk Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

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

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 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 SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led

meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. Women only group meets Mon lunchtime.Also small group in Ollerton. For details contact Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk

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Gas Engineer Thermix

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Home Improvements

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Arnwood Vets

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