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uper men: S e h t f o n ws: Reig Bur tonRevie er verse p u S e h t r e Ent The DCEU (DC Extended Universe), DC’s answer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is a mess. But there is one place that fans agree that DC owns the playing field; and that place is animation. From the critically acclaimed TV shows to the stellar straight to DVD animated movies, DC’s best may not be live action, but that might be okay. There is even a way more structured and cohesive shared universe producing two to three movies a year. In-fact one was released in January and I got the chance to see it at the cinema.

Reign of the Supermen is the direct sequel to the surprisingly emotional and epic The Death of Superman which was released last year. When (spoiler alert) Superman dies in an earth shattering fight with the hulking Doomsday the world is without its greatest hero. Thankfully though, the Superman shaped hole in Metropolis is being filled by four Super-copycats. But with a force from beyond mounting up to attack a now vulnerable earth, are these four new heroes up to the task of taking up the mantle? Or will they crumble under the pressure?

Watching straight to DVD releases on the big screen was inevitably going to highlight some issues where the true limitations of the animation and its style are quite literally magnified. Backgrounds feel flat and bystanders look like actual cardboard cut outs. Seriously, sometimes they don’t even blink or move an inch. The colours of these bombastic superhero suits are muted, robbing them of the sense of wonder they give people when seen on the pages of comics. And facially, everyone looks kind of the same. When Lois Lane and Wonder Woman were having a conversation it was hard to recognise who was being shown at any given time.

When the punches start being thrown we get to see where all the budget went. The action sequences of these movies, and especially Reign of the Supermen, is always a true delight to witness.

The choreography is where this team has true talent. The animation style even seems to improve, feeling smoother and looking more

detailed, which highlights how painful the film looks when things slow down.

Reign of the Supermen’s plot is an okay follow up to its predecessor, however, big events ping pong characters from place to place with very little room left for any kind of development of all four of these new supermen. This really is a shame as the cast are actually really interesting and instantly loveable and it’s annoying that they simply didn’t get enough time or the writing quality they deserved.

Overall, Reign of the Supermen is a fun addition to the animated shared DC universe. But outside of its explosive action and epic battles, nothing else really excels. It’s a shame, because these newly introduced characters are a delight to watch and are begging for compelling stories centred around them. It just felt like the movie was more concerned with getting the characters from point A to B, than exploring why they were on the journey in the first place.

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Finally the days are getting longer and we can start looking forward to Spring. Daffodils, cute little lambs and Easter eggs... we had a giggle at Dom Murray’s article on the whole Easter chocolate conundrum.

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Easter. Depending when you’re reading this it’s either coming, happening, or has just gone. Whichever way you look at it, it started too early, has more build up than is strictly necessary, and is gone before you know it. I say this from a perspective of someone who isn’t religious, as I do understand that from a Christian perspective Easter is about much more than a day filled with chocolate eggs. And you could make a very good case for why so much of the celebration of this event is continued when a large amount of people who observe it have no religious interest in the event itself.

But I digress (that seems far too serious a topic for this column).

Whilst not being a follower of any religious group, I did grow up in a very religious household. So in that respect it annoys me when people say things like ‘what have chocolate eggs got to do with Easter’? In this day and age a Google search will answer that for you but bear with me. The egg has roots in paganism as a symbol of new life, and later on it’s believed that Christianity used it as a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus himself.

Nowadays it’s used as a symbol by those evil, capitalist confectionery companies to prize our hard earned money from our wallets.

Hang on, let’s get back on track!

As noted by the biography opposite, I have children.

Like all parents know, this means I have to observe all major festivals whether they personally impact me in any way or not. And Easter is no exception. I first noticed something was up when I watched a Cadbury’s Creme Egg advert in January. January! Give me a break. I still hadn’t spent my Christmas gift vouchers and now I’m meant to be preparing for Easter. I was so angry I decided to binge-eat Creme Eggs out of season as a protest.

But the children, they’re clever. Their Christmas Lego sets are only just finished and they’re already lining up a list of chocolate treats they want from the family.

And they’re not shy about asking everyone. I think they have late night planning sessions under cover of darkness to establish which grandparent gets them what egg. I doubt D-Day was as well organised as my kids operational plan for total chocolate overload.

Fortunately we know our kids pretty well (at least I think we do, sometimes they surprise the hell out of us) so we usually manage to keep a lid on eggmageddon. There’s not often been an Easter when we’ve had an overflow of sweets, normally it’s a sane amount. But it’s still more chocolate than I would consume in a matter of months.

And not just the big eggs. There’s chocolate coins, mini eggs, sweet selections, Creme Eggs, Lindt bunnies, it never ends! So we let the kids eat some, give them their fill in the hope that it’ll sate the inhuman demand for constant chocolate.

And then we hide them.

That’s right, we hide our kids chocolate. Don’t judge us, we don’t do it out of cruelty. Nor is it a plan to eat all of the chocolate for ourselves. But there’s a point where no child needs to eat that much chocolate. So we make a big deal of breaking some of the eggs down into little bowls so the kids can have a little something most days, and we make the rest disappear. And here’s a tip for new parents: it also means they can’t tell when you sneak a bit for yourself when no-one’s looking (ie. at midnight when you have convinced yourself that you need a reward for the brisk walk you took to the shops earlier).

But I don’t want to appear overly grumpy! Chance would be a fine thing, right? If you want to drop me a line to let me know how your Easter shapes up I’ll be here, eating my bodyweight in my children’s Easter eggs!

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!

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Harrow Road Toddler Group - every Monday (term time only), 9.45am - 11.15am. From birth-5yrs, £2 per session at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. For more info call Sue Tyrer on 0115 928 2421 or 07815 449876.

Cubs at St Margaret’s - Mondays (term time) 6.30pm - 8pm at Phoenix Hall, Aspley Lane. Girls & boys aged 8 to 10½ yrs. Make new friends, earn badges, have fun! Come and visit or call 07527 645839 Strictly Ballroom/Latin American Dancing with BW Dance - Chilwell Memorial Hall, High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AT. Saturday 11am - 12 noon. Groups for all ages 3 yrs upwards. All teachers DBS checked. For more info contact us 07940 783159 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 eves 7pm - 9.15pm.

St Leonard’s Dads & Kids Club - every 3rd Saturday, monthly for 0-11yrs. From 10am - 12 noon at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Wollaton Rd, NG8 2AF. 1st Wollaton Brownies- meet every Friday, 5.30pm - 7pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2AF. Scout Association - 0115 952 3617 Song, Story & Rhyme - every Thursday, 11am-12noon. For ages 0 -4 years. Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Cres, NG8 5PJ. For more info call 0115 876 3777 2nd Wollaton Brownies- meet every Monday, 6pm - 7.30pm and Guides meet Monday, 7.30pm 9.15pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2AF. The Ark Youth Club - 7-16 year olds. Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm (term-time). Table tennis, pool, games, life lesson stories and tuck shop! Glaisdale Gospel Hall, NG8 4GY. For more info call: 07967 490318.

Grangewood Carers & Toddlers - Tuesday (term-time) at Grangewood Methodist Church. 1.30pm to 3pm. £1.50 per session. For more info call Margaret on 0115 925 8093 Aspley Youth Group - 7pm - 9pm (11-19yrs) at The Aspley YMCA, Melbourne Road, NG8 5HL Kingswood Toddlers - Wed & Thurs 10am - 11.30am. Birth - 2½ years. £2 per session. At Kingswood Church, Lambourne Drive, NG8 1GR. For more info call 0115 928 4086.

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Drop In Play Session - every Monday, 9.30 - 11.30am for 0-5yrs at Wollaton Children’s Centre, Arleston Drive, NG8 2FZ. For more info call 0115 876 2185

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 6.307.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.

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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

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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 Bilborough Baby & Toddler Group - every Monday in term time. 9.30am - 11.30am. Just 50p, including drinks/snacks. At St Martin’s Church, St Martin’s Road, NG8 3BH. Call 07929 013447 or visit www.stmartinsbilborough.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!

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For this walk, park down Church Lane – a cul-desac where you will find plenty of on road parking.

From here, follow the footpath sign towards Tollerton. Follow it to the right through a field and turn immediately left. Keep following the path until you join a leafy lined alley.

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Turn right here and follow it to the end, cutting through a hedge onto another field. Cut across the field corner until you reach a road, and here turn right. The sewerage works will be on your right.

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pets Adorable Theodora Needs A Home!

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After a tough start in her early life, a young cat is hoping readers can help find her a home.

Adorable Theodora, with her two siblings and mother, were saved from living rough by local charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit. At first, this vulnerable feline family was terrified and spent the next few months living in a wardrobe, only venturing out for meals.

Thanks to the care and patience from the charity’s volunteer fosterers, however, they are now ready for rehoming. ‘Theodora is shy, but extremely loving once she gets to know you. She’d love a quiet home, without children where she can reward her new, patient owner with head-butts and purrs. She’s been waiting a while and truly deserves a home as soon as possible.’ confirms her fosterer.

All the charity’s cats are microchipped, flea and worm treated, FIV tested (Theodora is clear) and vaccinated for the first year - after which the new owner has responsibility.

To find out more about lovely Theodora, and to possibly meet her in the fur, either email admin@aaru.org.uk, or call 01159321555, and leave a message with your contact details. The volunteer co-ordinator will reply as promptly as possible.

All other animals already rescued by the charity, still waiting for permanent homes are at www.animalaccident.org.uk, and at ‘Animal Accident Rescue Unit’ on Facebook.

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Guide Dogs are inviting businesses, schools, groups and individuals to get in touch to find out more about their services and the Name a Puppy scheme.

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A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document which gives powers to your attorney(s) to make decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. There are two types of LPA – one that governs your property and financial affairs and another which deals with your health and welfare.

The possibility of losing mental capacity can be a distressing thought. However, your LPA needs to be arranged whilst you still have capacity and is best made sooner rather than later I charge £350 for a single Lasting Power of Attorney or £500 for a pair. This includes two home visits and completion of the registration process. You may also be required to pay the registration fee of up to £82 per document.

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ng8 - helping hand group directory

If you run a support group or organisation and want people to 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 £5+vat per edition.

Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 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 details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661

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 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 adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

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

call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-to-

face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 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

Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org 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

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.

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 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.

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

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.

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 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

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Congratulations to: J Burn who won theatre tickets; T Ward who won afternoon tea; A Hoszowski, J Riley, M Ward & C Alton who won family passes;D Smith & J Keeling who won £50 meals; A Bradley who won one4all vouchers; L Cross who won a Spa day; Thanks to: Theatre Royal, Ragdale Hall, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, The Railway, Secret Deliveries

Nottingham Flower Club

28/3 “Season’s Greetings” demo 11/4 club workshop 25/4 “Name That Tune” demo

Bluecoat School Sixth Form, NG8 5GY (look for the banner) Refreshments from 7pm All Welcome

Info: Sonia 07731 742882

ng8 - helping hand group directory New Beginnings Art Group - community group for people unable to work due to long term health issues. No

previous painting experience necessary. Meet Wednesdays - 13.30 - 15.30 at The Oasis Centre, Union St, Beeston, NG9 2LU. £20 per half term. For more info call Caroline - 0115 925 1300 or visit: www.newbeginningsart.co.uk

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 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 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 SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation.

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

Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month

from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733 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

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 FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk

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.

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.

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.

TAROSCOPES Air signs- Libra, Aquarius, Gemini

Earth signs- Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus

(Seven of Cups, Nine of Swords, Strength)

(The Hermit, Ace of Wands, Eight of Swords)

Use your imagination Your imagination is one of your greatest strengths and it can prove its worth right now by helping you visualise a way forward. You are worrying and analysing rather than dreaming and imagining- it’s time to do more of the latter and let your flights of fancy actually show the path you must take.

Deep down, you know what to do It’s time to turn the page and make some lasting changes which change the story altogether! Old habits and behaviours which no longer serve you well need to go, making room for fresh energy, people and activities which bring joy and prosperity. The answers and ideas lie within. Think.

Fire signs- Leo, Aries, Sagittarius

Water signs- Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio

(Ace of Cups, Justice, Eight of Wands)

(Knight of Cups, Queen of Coins, Four of Swords)

Suddenly everything improves!

An old thorny issue magically resolves itself (in your favour) and it seems to break the deadlock, triggering a flurry of opportunity and invitation.

Life picks up and your sense of passion and va va voom is totally restored. You didn’t realise how affected you were until now. Savour this sense of renewal.

Chill with those you love and like Some people tire and drain us, whilst others seem to charge our battery and revive our good humour. Spend more time with the latter this month and revel in just how magic other people can make you feel. Return the favour, pep them up too, and recognise / celebrate the invaluable friendships you have made over time.

Kerry Ward is a Nottingham based tarot reader, and Cosmopolitan magazine’s horoscope editor, with over 20 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world. You can book a personal, written reading, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, at www.tarotbella.etsy.com or follow her at www.facebook.com/mytarotbella

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MASALA j u n c t i o n AN ABSOLUTE GEM THAT WON'T BREAK THE BANK! After meeting Naj Aziz it's easy to see why he is so successful, he is charming, inspiring and very passionate about food. He even taught Kieran (my eldest son) some Indian food history!

In Masala Junction, Naj Aziz, has produced yet another world class restaurant. With 25 years experience and award winning restaurants ‘The Indian’ and ‘MemSaab’ under his belt he just goes from strength to strength.

In fact he has just won the Nottingham Bar & Restaurant Award for Best Independent Neighbourhood Venue 2019 and it's not hard to see why.

Situated in the old Natwest bank on the junction between Mansfield Road and Hucknall Road in Carrington/Mapperley Park, the restaurant offers authentic Indian dishes in a building with both history and character.

Naj bought the bank back in March 2015, and with the help of architect and sister in law Lyn Niblock-Aziz, he has transformed the building into the stunning restaurant it is today.

Truly a family affair, Mr Aziz's brother is a partner in the venture, his niece designed all the graphics, his cousin is the manager and his nephew works front of house. The love and passion the family have for the restaurant filters down into everything they do.

I visited on a Friday evening with three of my kids, although my 20 year old may argue he isn't a kid anymore! To start I had the onion bhajis (£5.25), my favourite and always a good indicator of how the rest of your meal will be. I wasn't disappointed, they were cooked to perfection, beautifully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, delicious.

The kids (sorry Kieran) shared the grilled kebab selection (for 2) made

up of chicken tikka, lamb chops and seekh kebab (£13.95 ). It was exquisitely presented with vibrant pickles, purees and a range of garnishes and was enjoyed by all.

For mains the young ones went with their favourite, chicken korma, while Kieran and I were feeling a bit more adventurous. I went for the lamb rogan josh (£14.95) which was a delicious sauce packed with amazingly tender slow cooked lamb. Kieran had the junction goat ka salan (£14.95) which is a Masala Junction family recipe and left him wishing he was actually a part of their family. We accompanied our meal with a selection of rice and nan. All the food was superb and satisfying.

We were stuffed to the max but still managed to polish off a couple of puddings between us. Lily chose the apple pie and I ordered the chocolate fondant which was divine and definitely passed my chocoholic taste buds test.

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Simply Sausages T

he word sausage originates from the Latin – salsus (salted) – as sausages used to be made from preserved or cured meat when there were no fridges or freezers.

Sausages in some shape or form are popular across the world. The Germans are massive sausage eaters and in South America, Argentina and Uruguay consume loads of chorizo and morcilla (black pudding to you and me).

Here in the UK we love a banger. So called because in World War II, with food shortages, sausages were so full of water that they used to explode when fried! In fact an adult meat-eater will eat an average of 2,771 sausages in a lifetime.

Sausages are versatile, cheap and come in hundreds of varieties. In our house, chorizo is a weekly staple. For a 20 minute meal, boil some pasta, mix in some pesto sauce, stir in some cooked chopped chorizo and cover with grated cheese. We also chuck it in macaroni cheese, omelettes and stews.

If you have a pack of sausages in the freezer you will always have a meal in the making. Bangers and mash (try using swede or celeriac instead of potatoes), toad in the hole, full English or best of all the good old sausage sandwich. I like to pimp mine up with mustard and cheese.

Here are three tried and tested easy recipes that I hope you enjoy.

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Posh Basked Beans on Toast

Squashy Sausage Bake

Sausage Ragu

200g chorizo sausage – sliced into half moons 1 medium onion – finely chopped 2 garlic cloves – finely sliced 2 x 400g tins cannellini beans – drained 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp runny honey 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Tabasco sauce to taste

1 x squash – peeled, de-seeded and cubed 1 tbsp coriander seeds – crushed (optional) 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 1 tbsp rapeseed oil (or veg oil) 1 pack 6 sausages (any) 100g breadcrumbs Few thyme sprigs – leaves picked 100g blue cheese (stilton) or feta crumbled

1 x onion - finely chopped 1 x carrot - peeled and finely chopped 2 x celery sticks -finely chopped 2 x garlic cloves - finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 6 x herby sausages - squeezed out of their skins 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 small glass red wine 1 x tin chopped tomatoes Salt & black pepper

Place a large pan on a medium heat and dry fry the sliced chorizo until it starts to release its oil. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.

Heat oven to 200°C. Put the squash in a baking tray, sprinkle with the coriander seeds (if using) and the chilli flakes and toss in the oil.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, celery and garlic. (I chop the whole lot up in a food processor.

Takes 2 mins.) Fry gently until soft. Stir regularly to prevent burning.

Add the onion and garlic to the and fry gently for 5 mins. Then the paprika and balsamic vinegar fry for another few mins until soft sticky.

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Add the tomatoes, beans and chorizo to the pan along with the honey, Worcestershire sauce and tabasco, stir well and bring to the boil then simmer gently for 30 mins, stirring every so often. Season to taste.

Serve on toast and top with grated cheese if you fancy it. Serves 4.

Bake in the oven for about 30 mins.

The squash should be almost cooked.

Remove from oven.

Squeeze the sausage meat from the skins, you should get about five small balls from each sausage, straight into the baking tray and toss in the oil.

Put back in the oven for another 10 mins or until the sausage balls are cooked and the squash is soft and starting to brown.

Remove from the oven again and add the crumbled cheese, then cover with the breadcrumbs mixed with thyme.

Back in the oven for a few minutes until the whole lot is sizzling and browned.

Serve with a crisp green salad. Scrape all the crispy bits from the tray. It’s the best bit! Serves 4.

Then add the tomato puree and smoked paprika and cook for a minute before adding the sausages (minus their skins). Use a wooden spoon or fork to break the meat up as it cooks.

When the meat has browned pour in the wine and bubble for a few mins.

Then add the tinned tomatoes and half a tin of water.

Bring to the boil and simmer gently for at least 30 mins. Add a bit more water if it looks like its drying out.

Season to taste and serve with pasta, rice, couscous, mash, jacket spuds or whatever takes your fancy. I like to add grated cheese as well. Serves 4.

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Dream Doors is a family business, run by Jon and Hilary Brown. They have had an amazing first year, winning New Stars for 2018 for the most outstanding franchise!

Dream Door’s showroom in Beeston has now been open for a year and Jon and Hilary would like to thank all their valued customers and extend an invitation to new customers to pop in for a chat and a coffee to discuss ideas for your new kitchen or bedroom (or both!).

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Resin bound surfacing is a porous paving material made from a mixture of aggregate stones and resin. It combines the best attributes of other surfaces – the appearance of loose gravel, the strength of concrete and the flexibility of tarmac – whilst being easier to maintain than all three!

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The following talks are scheduled to take place in 2019 at The Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. Thursday 14th March at 2.15pm: AGM, followed by our annual review of The Nottingham Centre Year, by Sylvia Hale Wednesday 27th March at 7.30pm: “The Jewel in The Crown – India” by Robert Pettigrew Thursday 11th April at 2.15pm: “The Nottingham Green Space Project”

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West Midland Safari Park has a funfilled year planned for its visitors,

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From 16 February, the Park is once again open daily, for its main summer season. All of the attractions will be open, including the four-mile Safari Drive-through, Land of the Living Dinosaurs, Ice Age, African Village, Discovery Trail and the Adventure Theme Park.

Additionally, the Park has a number of exciting events planned throughout the year, with something for all of the family. Guests can look forward to: Easter Eggstravaganza, Rhino Week during May half term, Summer Nights late night opening over the school summer holidays and Spooky Spectacular at the end of the season to celebrate Halloween.

As well as the Park’s events, guests can come face-to-face with the newest arrivals at the Park – 2018’s babies! Endangered Grévys zebra foals Grace and Gamba, will be galloping around the reserves, running rings around their mums.

Meanwhile Granville, the baby southern white rhino, born in September 2018, can be spotted charging around the African reserves, with Mum Ailsa, brother Ekozu and half-sister Fahari.

There is also the chance to spot Gerald, the Rothschild’s giraffe calf. Born in October, the leggy youngster joined the herd of now ten giraffes, including his brother Fennessy and half-sister Emali.

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comfort of their own cars, guests can see lions, tigers, camels and elephants, to name but a few.

There’s plenty to do on foot too, with the Park’s Discovery Trail and African Village, home to a number of amazing animals such as lemurs and lorikeets. Guests can step back in time in Land of the Living Dinosaurs, where they can walk amongst the magnificent creatures that once used to roam the earth. The new Ice Age exhibit is also home to a huge rumbling volcano and chilly ice cave, giving guests a multi-sensory experience and an insight into what it was like to be alive during this time.

Located next to the African Village is Boj’s Giggly Park, a multisensory, interactive play area, perfect for younger guests. Finally, in the Adventure Theme Park, guests can purchase ride wristbands or tickets to enjoy a multitude of amusements and rides.

West Midland Safari Park opens daily from 16 February 2019 for its summer season. Prices are yet to be confirmed but admission includes a Free Return Ticket. Adventure Theme Park wristbands are charged extra.

Further information and discounted tickets are available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114.

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My only ask was 100% commitment and anything is possible.

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START: GAIL’S JOURNEY How often or how many times have you heard the phrase “I’m too old”, or maybe “you need to slow down a little”?

I’d like you to meet Gail (pictured). Gail has worked in the public sector for, let’s say, a while. Gail reached out to me as she had heard I’m not afraid of a challenge, so we connected and had a very in-depth conversation about her request.

Want to know what Gail asked?

“Andy, I am retiring in a few weeks and I want to set myself a personal goal. Not to be all showy and make it all about me, but to set a standard bar high and commit myself to this goal.”

“My goal is to step onto a stage within a physique/ bodybuilding competition. Not to be placed first but to say I did this, and I got here.”

You can imagine my eyes! I LIVE for moments like these. If you’ve followed me for a while on social media, you’ll know I like to challenge things that people say can’t be done. Gail had been told this, and I wasn’t going to sit there and let her believe it.

In the past Gail has been active, and has been into some sort of general fitness routine. She has also been dieting for much of her life. Her first question was, “Is my goal possible?”

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Gail has struggled with her relationship with food for most of her life. Always on a low-calorie diet of 1000 – 1200 calories per day accompanied by lots of exercise to try keep weight gain away. When I explained we would need to increase weight while we programme for muscle gain, I wasn’t sure how this would impact mentally with Gail.

Safe to say, we currently have Gail on 2500 calories a day, training six days per week with full nutrition guidance and what a result this is producing! The challenge of overcoming a poor relationship with food is long gone. Gail is consuming twice the number of GOOD calories in a day than she previously did and weight has only been increasing 0.5kg over a few months at a time with a total of nearly 4kg gained.

Safe to say Gail’s goal to compete in 2020 is right on track and I am sure you will agree she looks fabulous.

I’d like to leave you with a few things to think about going into this year: 1. You are never too old to make a positive shift in life.

2. Exercise only benefits longevity of life when done correctly.

3. Check in with yourself and ask how your relationship with food and dieting is in general.

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HEALTH WALKS?

WHAT’S IN THEM FOR ME?

Since starting in 2010, the Nottinghamshire Guided Walks Partnership has featured Health Walks in their booklet as a highly beneficial social means of regaining fitness after injury, illness or hospital operation.

Most of the County’s boroughs, plus organisations like Age UK and the National Trust have trained leaders to escort these groups for short distances - usually one to three miles.

Despite lack of adequate funding, the numbers of people joining these free walks are growing steadily, enjoying not only improving fitness but the friendly social contact with other similar individuals. It’s win - win for everyone! healthier. David (aged 72), a former biologist, knows the value of this gentle exercise. It has reduced his arthritis pains, but admits that he loves the gossipy social side of the walking even more. It was clear from Ken’s sunny smile that he enjoys the social chatter, but admits that he has felt the benefit of walking regularly for two years. ‘I can walk uphill and talk at the same time now’ he quips.

Partnership members recently accompanied four of these regular groups, to record some of their opinions.

Keith Wallace: “I set up ‘On Your Doorstep’ walks around Mansfield to encourage people to take regular exercise and provide a place where they could socialise. I had a heart attack at 36 and two heart procedures for arrhythmia.

Walking helped me get fitter and establish a routine of regular exercise. My problems had led to depression, with feelings of loneliness and low self-esteem that often accompany it.

So walking in a group has helped me recover and keep more positive.

I thought that if it could do that for me, maybe it could work for others.

“Since we started three years ago, we have moved from one walk per fortnight to seven per week. Over 120 people come on at least one of our walks every week. One man came because he was fed up of his daughter nagging him to get out of the house. He expected his first walk to kill him, but he celebrated his 90th birthday last year and invited all his new friends to the party.” This walk started in Newstead village.

Keith and his regulars also feature on the front cover of this year’s Guided Walks booklet.

Gedling Country Park: This group meets Mondays and Wednesdays, at the Spring Lane car park. Lorna, with a big smile, says she has been walking for over a year with the two groups.

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Rushcliffe Country Park: This group meets at the Education Centre on Wednesdays, but splits into smaller parties shortly after leaving it.

Duncan Ritchie led the slightly larger party for about 2 miles around this very attractive park.

Out in the lead, Susan was very positive. “Lovely morning today—I’m enjoying the exercise and meeting other people - discussing all sorts of things. We’re out in all weathers—it’s better than the gym!” Walking beside her, Andy agreed. “I just like being out in the fresh air—and I guess it’s doing me good!” At the end, enjoying the lakeside view, Brenda brightly summed it up.

“Well, when you live alone, it’s lovely to get out with a cheerful group like ours.”

Woodthorpe Grange Park: This group walks 1½ to 2 miles in the park but meets first every Monday morning at the Sherwood Community Centre, promoted by Age UK. Rubina’s view was that “Fresh air, exercise, meeting people and just doing something for me makes me fitter.” Vicky felt much the same - “a chance to socialise and get me out of the house, and to enjoy things in general.” David revealed a little more. “I’m here because I am a Type 2 diabetic and was recommended to exercise more, so I’ve been coming on these weekly walks. I quite enjoy it. They’re nice people and it’s a good steady walk.”

Full details of health walks appear in the Notts Guided Walks booklet, available free now in our libraries and information centres. Know anyone they would help?

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Meet at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton NG8 2ND (opposite Wollaton Library) 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Bus: pink line 30 or The Two. Wednesday 27th March 2019: Stephen Flinders - “Terror from the Skies”. The night the Zepellins came.

Wednesday 24th April 2019: A brief Annual General Meeting followed by John Taylor presenting “The History of Bolsover Castle”.

Sunday 28th April 2019: Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum open 2pm – 4.30pm for Radio Nottingham Big Day Out. NG8 2NB, Dovecote Drive off Bramcote Lane opposite Wollaton Library. Admission is free.

No booking required. Free for members of the Society, £2.00 visitors.

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Yet another record for the Notts Guided Walks booklets Demand has again forced the popular Notts Guided Walks booklet to a 9,000 print run for 2019, supported now by a more modern website nottsguidedwalks.co.uk that is more mobile-friendly. Some self-guided routes are being given down-loadable GPS files for your mobile phone. See our web-site for details.

Most of the walks are short - the longest is 8 miles. There is a large section in the book for health walks too, perfect for our less able or recovering walkers. These walks are taken by trained leaders as part of a national scheme.

Get your FREE copy from a local library, information or visitor centre. This is your free ticket to companionship, better health and enjoyment of our countryside!

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Gem Connection held a very successful charity entertainment evening during their last rehearsal of 2018. Over £400 was raised during the evening and was shared between their two chosen charities “Treetops Hospice” and “Keep The Beat” The ladies are now rehearsing hard for their forthcoming trip to Calpe in Spain where they will be representing LABBS (Ladies Association British Barbershop Singers) and Great Britain by competing in the Spanish Barbershop Convention.

There will be an open evening to showcase their competition package on THURSDAY MARCH 21st at Harrington Middle School , Derby Road, Long Eaton. 7 30pm.

Please visit their website for more details of their forthcoming events. www.gemconnection.org

Do you love to sing?

Fancy a challenge?

Sinfonia Chorale is a friendly chamber choir who sing a wide variety of interesting music, from Byrd to Whitacre!

Why not come and hear us at Beeston Parish Church on Saturday March 16th at 7.30pm?

We’ll be performing beautiful pieces by Bach and Zelenka, with the talented Baroque Ensemble.

If you like what you hear, why not join us!

We are currently recruiting tenor and bass voices - it would be great to hear from you!

We rehearse on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm 9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. www.sinfoniachorale.uk or ring Sandra on 0115 9606236.

We look forward to meeting you!!

The New Greasley Singers are celebrating their 40th anniversary! Our next two concerts are at Underwood Parish Church on Sat 16th March and at All Saints Church, Annesley Cutting on Sat 13th April.

More information can be found on our website: http:// thenewgreasleysingers. co.uk where you’ll also find our other contact details.

Bingham and District Choral Society The programme for our Spring Concert, taking place on 11th May 2019 at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Radcliffe on Trent, will feature a delightful selection of short works by English composers, past and present, with a decidedly pastoral theme. We are always keen to attract new singers to the choir and offer three free taster sessions. Rehearsals take place every Wednesday evening, from 7.15 – 9.00, at Carnarvon Primary School, Nursery Road, Bingham. For more information, please take a look at our website: www.binghamchoral.org.uk or call our secretary Val Morgan on 0115 9332353.

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby

Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome.

Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. 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 - an informal group that meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and 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 with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/ majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music.

Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only Spring Concert 11 May. For more info & tickets: tom.bird@hotmail.co.uk 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 Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. 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. Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.

Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time 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 Wednesday 8.30pm (except 26 Dec) 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. Thursdays, 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 10am-noon). 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

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The Christmas season was a busy one for the Rock’n’Soul Singers. Our charity collections at various events, plus funds raised at our sell-out Christmas Concert, made a good beginning to our year singing in aid of the YOUNG MiNDS charity. Thank you to all who generously supported us in raising over £600 so far!

On Saturday March 23rd 2019 we will be singing at a Craft Fayre being held at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, NG16 2AQ. Doors open at 10am until 3pm and you will find a range of artisan and homemade craft goods, cakes and entertainment – so we hope we will see you there!

Visit our website or look at our facebook page to see where we will be performing in the future – and if possible, come along!

COME & SING: MOZART "REQUIEM" Good Friday: 19 April 2019 at Bottesford Parish Church

Over 200 young musicians from the region will be performing in a celebration of Russian music on Saturday 9th March at the Royal Concert Hall. Talented Nottingham pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, a category finalist in BBC Young Musician 2018, joins Nottingham Youth Orchestra to perform Tchaikovsky’s popular First Piano Concerto.

The youth orchestra’s young musicians come from over 50 local schools and colleges, attracted by exceptional opportunities at a time when instrumental provision is declining. The concert reflects NYO’s high standards: in addition to the Tchaikovsky, Senior orchestra will perform Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite; Intermediate and Training orchestras will play music from The Planets and Swan Lake. Before the concert, and in the interval, the Jazz Orchestra will perform near the buffet bar.

This youthful, exuberant Russian Gala concert starts at 7pm. Contact the Box Office for tickets: 0115 989 5555/www.trch.co.uk. Concessions available. Full details available at www. nottinghamyouthorchestra.org. School groups (Year 5+) can have up to 20 free tickets + additional tickets for support staff by emailing Paula Watt: administrator@nottinghamyouthorchestra.org

The Poppy & Pint, Pierrepont Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5DX

Sunday 24th March 2019 The Poppy Folk Day

Hosted by The Cranmer Company of Singers and Musical Director Deborah Davies All welcome - £6/8/10 Rehearsal 4.30pm (arrive earlier), charity performance 7.30pm.

Singers please book your place by contacting Anny : annyjones@ me.com or 07415 512729 Money raised will go to charity – Tearfund Yemen Crisis Appeal

Rosie Hood

Lucy Huzzard

The Poppy Folk Day 2019 will follow our now traditional format with a free song and music session in the morning for all comers. Then after lunch we’ll have two separate afternoon concerts showcasing a variety of local and nationally known artists. We will have a music session down in the bar at tea time, and then the grand finale will be a concert in the evening featuring the tremendous songs and music from Rosie Hood & Lucy Huzzard with support from the delightful traditional singer Megan Wisdom.

Juliet 0115 9231513 or Dave 07790 943893

e-mail: juliet@poppyfolkclub.co.uk

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Tanya About Town Spring may be in the air, but in terms of going out, there’s a lot going on indoors in and around Nottingham over March and April.

Before we forget, let’s start with Mother’s Day. Keep a look out for activities around the City. There are opportunities to pick up a unique gift and many bars and restaurants are holding special events. Debbie Bryan in the Lace Market are holding a Mother’s Day weekender. Enjoy a delicious cream tea or afternoon tea on arrival before indulging in one of their creative activities, 30-31 March or let mum put her feet up with a lunch at Harts Restaurant on 31 March. For something completely different, take your mum on a deluxe river cruise of the Trent with Princess River Cruises. A three hour cruise includes a two course dinner and mum gets a complimentary rose.

Book a dose of Benidorm sunshine and see your favourite stars from the Solana live on stage for the very first time in Benidorm Live at the Theatre Royal, 25-30 March and Rock of Ages promises a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the biggest party in town, 2-6 April and finally there’s Girl Power with Wannabe, a musical celebration of the world’s biggest girl band, the Spice Girls, 10 March.

Talking of food, there’s the opportunity to take an introduction to the world’s major wine regions with the Notts Derby Wine School on 2 March or join national treasures, Si King and Dave Myers, aka The Hairy Bikers as they visit Nottingham, bringing with them their irresistible enthusiasm for an epic night of cooking and conversation at the Royal Concert Hall on 17 March.

There’s tons of choice for music lovers too. Fatboy Slim brings his new tour to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on 1 March and Bryan Adams follows him on 2 March. George Ezra continues his phenomenal career as his first ever headline arena tour stops off on 12 March.

Up the road at the Royal Concert Hall in March are 10cc (2), Mike & The Mechanics (10), James (12), Billy Ocean (13), The Drifters (14), Halle (16), David Gray (23) and Symphonic Queen (30).

For something a little different, Blue Planet II – Live In Concert – will present a selection of stunning visuals from the television series, highlighting the incredible natural wonders of our blue planet in breath-taking detail, projected on a state of the art 200 square metre 4K Ultra HD LED screen at the Motorpoint Arena on 15 March or there’s also Sing-a-long-a Greatest Showman at the Royal Concert Hall on 8 April.

Fancy a laugh? Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon will appear at Lakeside Arts on 2 March in his latest stand-up show. Multi-award-winning Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert is back, with a brand new live show at the Royal Concert Hall on 4 April. Fan of classic comedy? Come to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal for an evening of Eric and Ern, a brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches, that hits all the right notes! - 13 March.

Royal Concert Hall - 0115 989 5555 Motorpoint Arena - 0843 373 3000 Lakeside Arts - 0115 846 7777 Princess River Cruises - 0115 910 0400/401 Notts Derby Wine School - 0115 772 2041 Debbie Bryan - 0115 950 777 Harts - 0115 988 1900

Visit Tanya Louise's website www.tanyalouise.net/ Tanya is also the editor of

http://www.nottinghamlive.co.uk and writes for the

Nottingham Post, Nottingham Now LeftLion, The Food & Drink Guide and more, as well as having her own YouTube channel and presenting on NG-Digital

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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list is here? Free for charity/not-forprofit groups. Charges apply to others. Call 0115 9269777 or email ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tues 7-9pm: Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.

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.

Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

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: June 01773 777 204 or www. nottinghamroundabout.co.uk 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.

Middleton Townswomen Guild - meet 2pm, first Tues of every month at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton. Guest speakers, social events, art & craft group. New members welcome. Call 0115 928 9399 for more info.

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Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre,

Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

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 Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - we walk all year round on Weds and Suns locally & further afield in Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Occasional coach trips. Everyone welcome. Please see www.broxtoweramblers.org.uk or call 07963 740172. Find us on Facebook.

Wollaton Dovecote Ladies Probus - meet at 10 for 10.30am on 3rd Monday monthly at St Leonard’s Community Centre.

Tea/coffee, speakers, outings. New members very welcome. For more information call Daryle on 0115 928 5780.

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.

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 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 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 Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks? Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver. Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info.

Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Drive, NG8 1AF. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 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 Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village (opposite the library). Guest speakers & guided walks. See website www. spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory or call Peter King: 07534 567222. Visitors very welcome.

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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 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 Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby with a full monthly programme. Full details at www. derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!

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Learn to Dance Ceroc - Thurs 7.45pm - 10.45pm at Lutterell Hall, NG2 6AY. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great fun, social night. For more info call Sue: 07915 671688. Like our FB page Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes.

Off The Cuff - adult drama and improv group meet at the Commercial Inn, Beeston. Tuesdays - 7.30pm - 8.30pm. For more info: 07596 959326 or offthecuffnottingham@gmail.com Wollaton Art Group - indulge yourself! Come and paint or draw weekly in peace & quiet. Every Tuesday, 2-4pm at Wollaton Vale Comm. Centre. Call 07751 287096 for details.

Cardio Tennis - for adults. Saturdays 11am - 12 noon. £5 per session. For more info & to book a space call Luke on 0777 1785335 or email: minicoaching@outlook.com Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed (evenings) monthly, city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - all genres are catered for. For info please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 Wollaton Probus Club - for men 60+. Meet at St Leonards’ Comm. Centre, Bramcote Lane, NG8 every 3rd Tues,

monthly. Talks, outings, visits, lunches & walks. For more info contact Keith Dinsale: 0115 928 4643 or www.spanglefish. com/wollatonprobusclub

Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info & 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

Wollaton Park Community Centre - welcomes new volunteers to help in the Community Garden on Harrow Road. We meet on the first Friday of the month from 10am. No special skills are needed & we break for refreshments. Further details from the wardens on 0115 928 8860 or just come along.

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

Chinese Brush Painting Class - runs most Wednesday nights in Beeston - 7.15pm - 9.15pm. Not 2nd Wed of month. The class is for beginners & improvers & costs £5 a week for insurance & basic materials. Tel: 0115 9224029 for more details.

Wollaton Recorded Music Society - meets on the last Friday of most months @ 1.30pm in St Leaonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane. We enjoy listening to good music together with varied, themed presentations. You are most welcome to join us. Call Ron: 0115 916 1826 or Bill: 0115 928 6978 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 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.

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 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 Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New Stapleford on Friday afternoons. For more info call 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com

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

Scrabble, Bingo, Film Club, Hard of Hearing Group, Beetle Drive, Older Lesbian Network - all groups meet at Bradbury

House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. Please call 0115 844 0011 for further info. For info on other activities call Nicky Newbury on 07872 839625 (Living Well Coordinator).

Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 50s &60s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlace-buddies.org.uk 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 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 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 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

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A Game for All Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre Beechdale Rd Bilborough The club is open all year for casual play with friend. Coaching is available at special introductory rates. Yearly membership is available offering league and club knockout competitions. During April we host the English Indoor Championships and the chance to see top players in action.

The club offers a thriving social side with a bar, restaurant and regular Saturday fun nights.

Friendly home and away matches with other centres are a popular part of the programme.

There is a large car park available for players.

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The World Day of Prayer - prepared by the women of Slovenia is on March 1st at Kingswood Methodist Church Lambourne Drive at 2pm. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Wollaton Line Dancers - absolute beginners every Monday, 1pm - 2pm at St Leonards Centre, Wollaton. First class free then £4 per class. Starts 4 March 2019. For more info call Linda on 07907 711282.

Wollaton Park Ladies Probus Club - meet 4th Tuesday monthly at Harrow Road Community Centre at 10am for tea/coffee, interesting speakers & outings. New members very welcome. For more information call Linda on 0115 928 2956.

Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - opportunities for older lesbians 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. Further info:0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay & bi-men. Social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meet at Age

UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm, 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk

Beeston U3As September Open Meeting - Brian Tuck will give a talk: Samuel Pepys on Thursday 6 Sept at 10am at Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell Rd, Beeston. Free for members. £2 visitors. Come along & find out about Beeston U3A. Visit www.beestonu3a.org.uk for more info. Educational, creative & leisure opportunities for retired people.

Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities monthly in & around Nottinghamshire, inc. coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011.

Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Mon 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

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.

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Architects Squid Architects

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Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Dream Doors 30,31 Gliderobes 49 Shower Doctor 53 Sliding Door Wardrobes 6 Blinds/Shutters/Curtains Bella Blinds

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Business Services RS Media

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Carpets/Flooring Kings Carpets The Little Carpet Co.

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Car Sales/Repairs/Parts Andrew Price Auto Moto Car Care

38 26

Care Services Bluebird Care Notts City Homes Radford Care

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Cleaning: homes, carpets, drives Aquablast 58 Chewing Services 38 Clean Queen 56 Dustbusters 54

Electricians DJ Hill Electrcial Doctor Electrical Mathew Electrician Lee Walters

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Financial Services Blowfish Financial Services

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Fireplaces/Woodburners/Stoves Stonebridge Fireplaces 48

Optometrists Duffy Optometrists

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Oven Cleaning/Repairs Ovenclean

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Painting/Decorating Mike Conrad David Draper James P & D Paul Tinsley Whites Decorators

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Pest Control MW Pest Control

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Plastering Paul James

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Plumbing & Heating CHC MKSR Stellar Heating Stonebridge Heating

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Removals/House Clearance ACS Removals 54

Funeral Directors/Plans Notts Funeral Service

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Garage Repairs/Doors JB Doors

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Tilers/Tile Retailers Tilefix UK

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Tuition Nottingham College Nottingham Tutors

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Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping All Seasons B & P Paving Jack Glenn K & L Landscapes Resin Drives SJC Garden Services Bryn Tomlin WRS Trees

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Hair & Beauty Embrace

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Health & Fitness Notts Guided Walks The 1:1 Diet

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Dance Classes Start Dancing

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Home Improvements/Handyman K & R Projects 50 RH Handyman 34 S & A Property Maint.

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Joinery D Moore

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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team....

Nottinghamshire Police PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) Paula Hipkiss gives us an insight into the valuable role which she has held for several years.

Q: What is your role?

A: My role is to provide a link between the community which we serve and the police. I consider it to be a valuable role as we provide a visible presence on the streets of Nottinghamshire.

We engage in conversations (intelligence gathering), visit homes to provide crime prevention advice, offer general advice, visit schools, carry out foot patrols, scene preservation, road traffic collision traffic control, low-level crime reporting and covering general policing issues.

Q: Have you had to face any challenging/new experiences?

A: Every day is a new challenge and no two days are the same. You need to be able to think on your feet, problem solve/offer alternative outcomes for peoples issues and problems.

I have overcome many personal challenges in my time as a PCSO but I think I have learned from all my experiences and try to put them into practice to help others.

Q: What does a typical day at work look like for you?

A: Every day is different but generally we discuss issues that have arisen or that need looking at both individually and as a team.

Our sergeant will ask what our daily patrol plan is? This may include any agency meetings we may have. We will also catch up on any paperwork/computer work outstanding. Apart from any tasks our sergeant or control room give us, we plan our own day but you do need to be out and about and visible wherever possible.

We can cover scene preservations, road traffic collision traffic flow patrols, burglary foot patrols, visits to burglary victims and house to house enquiries. My area is around a small town centre so I visit all my shops. We attend local meetings, where applicable, to offer crime prevention advice to all.

You are encouraged to get involved with any local events. If there are any events in my area I will cover them (ie family events, Beavers/ Cubs/Rainbows talks, light switchons, Remembrance Sunday, Summer Play Days, Bonfire Night, Halloween, parades through the town etc).

More about Paula’s role in the next edition...

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