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What’s on at Christmas? 14-15 

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Eat, drink & be merry! 19 

Recipes 20-21 

Kids - learn and play 23 

Where’s Santa? 23 

Kids diary 26-27 

Looking good, feeling great 29 

Home and garden 31 

For Sale 62-63 

Crossword 64 

Free time and what to do with it 74 

Music Group Directory 76-77 

Community Diary 78-82 

Business and professional 83 

Sudoku 84 

A helping hand when you need it 85 

Helping hand directory 86-88 

Pets and their people 91 

Useful information and puzzle solutions 92 

Index/List of advertisers 94 

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TopJokes 

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If you’re going to buy your child an apple product 

for Christmas don’t go to a big department store, 

try the local green grocery store and you can 

connect them to orange at the same time. 

H Severn 

What is Santa’s favourite pizza? 

One that’s deep-pan, crisp and even! 

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The one thing women don’t want to find in their 

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Making Christmas pies, but have no time? Buy a 

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handful of luxurious fruits to give it that homemade 

touch. 

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My Christmas decorations are inflatable. I’m 

forever blowing baubles. 

C Walker 

Why does santa have 3 gardens? 

So he can ho-ho-ho! 

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What do you call an elf that sings? 

A wrapper! 

B O’Regan 

A wonderful Christmas song told me to deck the 

halls…..so I did. Mr and Mrs Hall were not very 

happy! 

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The 

Christmas 

Present Tale 

We have never been an extravagant present 

giving family and every year I dread the whole 

present buying shenanigans. I know I am a 

miserable old Grinch but I can’t help it, along 

with an aversion to cleaning, it’s genetic... 

My mum prides herself on sourcing unusual 

and often, it has to be said, strange gifts. As 

a supporter of many a worthy cause she uses 

their Christmas catalogues for inspiration. 

Inevitably one of us will end up with a CD of 

whale mating calls (usually Gary, thankfully!) 

or a microwavable pillow stuffed with cherry 

pips (yes that really was a thing). 

Another recent corker (pun intended) was 

a wine tasting evening for four (also given 

to Gary). It sounded great. Free wine and 

the promise of a complimentary bottle at the 

end of the night. We persuaded two mates 

(who don’t have naughty dogs) to host the 

evening. I have to say it was one of the 

most cringe worthy nights ever. Mr Vino 

turned up with his cool box and proceeded 

to give us dolls house sized samples whilst 

generously topping his own glass up. At the 

end of the evening he asked us for our order. 

Tumbleweed blew across the fl oor... to fill the 

crashing silence I foolishly asked how much 

for a bottle...the cheapest was about £19, 

minimum order of 12!!! Cue more tumbleweed 

and stifl ed giggling. Then Mr Vino turned 

nasty as he was ushered out by my poor 

friend who hasn’t invited us back since. 

Every year there are always smellies and 

pants. I usually get a gift set of talc and 

soap (does anyone even use these toiletries 

anymore?). To make matters worse it is 

usually lavender scented. Not being funny 

but I’m not 90 yet (although by the end of 

Christmas I usually look and feel it). And then 

we get to the comedy pants (Gary again)... 

Always hilariously over-sized and usually 

with some super hero theme. However, when 

these start to be worn on a daily basis (as 

pointed out by youngest son), they are no 

longer remotely funny and you know it’s time 

for a trip to M&S. 

Once the presents are purchased they must 

be wrapped. Sitting cross legged on the 

bedroom fl oor surrounded by paper, sellotape 

and weirdly shaped gifts (why do I do that?) 

I take a deep breath and begin, consuming 

at least one chocolate orange in the process 

(sorry dad, I’ll get you another one). Which 

reminds me, a couple of years ago my dad 

really excelled himself by wrapping presents 

up in tin foil as he couldn’t be arsed to get 

wrapping paper...and you wonder where I get 

it from! 

I will end on a note about cards. Why buy 

Christmas cards for your nearest and dearest 

when you can use the British Red Cross 

freebies that come through the post? Yes 

boys, I know... 

I hope you all get what you wish for (and 

plenty besides). 

Merry Christmas. 

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30 November 2019 - 5 January 2020 

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Christmas at Chatsworth: up to 5th Jan. Adults 

£25/Child £15/Family £69. A festive adventure 

following in the footsteps of explorers Phileas 

Fogg & Amelia Earhart. 

Visit www.chatsworth.org to book. 

Winter Wonderland: up to 31st Dec at Old Market 

Square. Rides, bars & Bavarian style stalls. Ice 

skating, toboggan slide, rides and attractions. 

See www.whatsonnottingham.com to book the 

ice bar and skating. 

Sleeping Beauty Panto: 22nd Nov –11th Jan at 

Nottingham Playhouse. Call: 0115 941 9419. 

www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk 

Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop: will be 

transformed into a magical wonderland for 

Christmas: every weekend from 24th Nov-16th 

Dec 10am-5pm. Free entry. Woodthorpe Grange 

Park. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com 

West Bridgford Christmas Lights Switch On: 

26th Nov. 10am - 6pm.Lights switch on at 5pm 

followed by firework finale. Free family day out. 

Central Ave, West Bridgford. 

Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On: Tuesday 

26 November. 6pm - 8pm. Along Nottingham Rd. 

Christmas with John Robertson: 29th Nov. 12 

noon at The Cross Keys, NG1 2GJ. 3 course 

dinner & Q&A. £40pp. To book 0115 941 7898. 

Humbug! A killer Christmas Carol at the 

National Justice Museum: selected Thurs, 

Fri & Sat evenings from 29th Nov-21st Dec. 

£39.99 pp. Tickets include arrival mulled wine, 

murder mystery tour & 3 course meal. Tel: 0115 

9939822. 

Christmas Cruises: 3hr evening cruise includes 

2 course carvery, all-inclusive bar (t & c’s apply) 

& resident DJ. 2½ hour daytime cruise inc. 

Christmas lunch. Available from end of Nov up to 

& inc. 23rd Dec. Call Princess River Cruises for 

details 0115 9100 400/401. 

Cinderella panto: 30th Nov-5th Jan. Mansfield 

Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. 

www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk 

Aladdin: 30th Nov-15th Dec at Nottingham Arts 

Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the 

box office: 0115 947 6096. 

A Very Victorian Christmas: Nottingham 

Industrial Museum. Sat 30 Nov-Sun1 Dec. 11am- 

4pm. £3 adult, £2 conc. U16s free. Wollaton Hall 

& Deer Park, NG8 2AE. 

A Storybook Christmas at Newstead Abbey: Fri, 

Sat & Sun & school holidays from 30 Nov - 5 Jan. 

Various admission prices. Enjoy the magic of a 

truly festive Christmas. More info & times: www. 

whatsonnottingham.com or call 0115 8763100. 

Christmas afternoon teas: at Newstead Abbey 

and Wollaton Hall. Weekends from 30 Nov. For 

prices and more details visit www.gigantic.com 

A Woodland Christmas at Wollaton Hall: 30th 

Nov-5th Jan. Explore the beautiful Elizabethan 

mansion. Weekends up to 22 Dec. Enjoy 

Christmas markets & festive fayre. More info & 

times: www.whatsonnottingham.com 

Cinderella panto: 30th Nov-5th Jan at the 

Theatre Royal. Tickets £14-£38.50. To book 

www.trch.co.uk or tel: 0115 9895555 

The Snow Dragon: 30th Nov-31st Dec at 

Lakeside Arts. Suitable for ages 3+. £8.50-£10. 

Tel:0115 8467777 or www.lakesidearts.org.uk 

for more info. 

Christmas & it’s traditions with Dr Patrick 

Harding: Sun 1st Dec 3-4pm. £10 pp. Creswell 

Craggs. Book through Eventbrite or call 01909 

720378. 

Too Many Cooks at Christmas: 1st Dec. 2 & 4pm. 

By the HandMade Theatre. Bonington Theatre. 

Arnold. For more info: 

www.boningtontheatre.co.uk

Hucknall Christmas Festival: Hucknall market 

place. Wednesday 4 December 4pm-8pm. 

An evening with Michael Bublè: 6th-7th Dec. 

Motorpoint Arena. 6-11pm. Tel: 0843 373 3000 

or visit: www.motorpointarenanottingham.com 

Too Many Cooks: 7th Dec at 12 noon. 

Handmade Theatre Co. at Mansfield Central 

Library. Suit ages 3-7 and families. Tickets 

£5. Tel: 01623 677200 or visit: www. 

mansfieldpalace.co.uk 

Christmas at The Malt Cross: 7th Dec at 

7.30pm. Tickets £8. Ages 14+.NG1 1FG. 

Booking essential.Visit:www.wegottickets. 

com/event/468518 

Nottingham Harmonic Choir-Messiah: 7th Dec. 

7-10pm. Royal Concert Hall. £15-24. To book: 

0115 9895555 or visit www.trch.co.uk 

Christmas Tales by the fire: 8th Dec. 2.30pm. 

Join the Woolly Tellers for ‘Dark Tales and Dire 

Deeds’ at The Malt Cross, NG1 1FG. Age 11+. 

£8. Booking essential at www.wegottickets. 

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Patching’s Carol Concert: 8th Dec at 7.30pm. 

With Sinfonia Chorale. Tickets £8.50 each. Tel: 

0115 965 3479. 

Pinocchio: 11th Dec-4th Jan at Nottingham 

Playhouse. Call: 0115 941 9419. www. 

nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk 

Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 6pm Thurs 

12th Dec at St Barnabas Cathedral. NG1 5AE. 

For tickets www.maggiescentres.org.uk/ 

Nottingham or 0115 924 6211. 

A West End Christmas: 12th Dec at The Royal 

Concert Hall. All your West End favourites. Box 

office 0115 989 5555 or visit: www.trch.co.uk 

Winter Family Fun Weekends: National Ice 

Centre. 14 & 15 and 21 & 22 December. 11am 

- 4pm. Festive arts & crafts, face painting, 

Santa’s grotto. Foam parties on 21 Dec only. 

0843 373 3000 or www.national-ice-centre.com 

Nottingham Santa Run & Walk: 14th Dec 

9.30am - 11.30am. Holme Pierrepont. For more 

info visit www.funsantarun.co.uk 

Flying High Theatre presents The Wizard 

of Oz: 14th Dec at 7pm. Bonington Theatre, 

Arnold. 0115 956 0733. 

CBeebies Christmas Show: 14th Dec 2pm 

& 15th Dec 11am. Hansel & Gretel(u) at 

Bonington Theatre,. Arnold. Visit www. 

boningtontheatre.co.uk 

ROH LIVE Christmas Special: The Nutcracker 

(U): 17th Dec. Bonington Theatre Arnold. Tel: 

0115 9560733 to book. 

Arnold Community Cinema: Lost Christmas 

(U): 17th December at 7.30pm. Free 

admission. St Mary’s Church, Arnold. 

www.stmarysarnold.org.uk 

The Hallè Christmas Concert: 17th Dec at The 

Royal Concert Hall. A lively mix of classics 

& Christmas favourites. Box office 0115 989 

5555 or visit: www.trch.co.uk 

Nottingham Organ Society’s Christmas variety 

show: 18th Dec. Bonington Theatre Arnold. Tel: 

0115 9560733 to book. 

Christmas Carol Concert: Thurs 19th Dec, 

Bolsover Castle. 6.30-8.30pm. Carols sung by 

Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir. Tickets from 

£10-15.To book & for more info tel: 0370 333 

1183. 

The Magic of Motown: 20th Dec. Motorpoint 

Arena. Tel: 0843 373 3000 or visit www. 

motorpointarenanottingham.com 

Five Star Swing at Christmas: 23rd Dec 

7.30pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Visit: www. 

boningtontheatre.co.uk 

Christmas Eve Carol Service: 24th Dec at 7pm. 

St Mary’s Church, High Pavement. Free entry. 

Grandpa’s Great Escape: Christmas Arena 

Spectacular: Monday 30 December 1pm 

& 4pm. Tickets from £40.40. Motorpoint 

Arena. Tel: 0843 373 3000 or visit www. 

motorpointarenanottingham.com 

Sinfonia Viva New Year’s Eve Gala: 31 

December. 6pm at The Royal Concert Hall. Box 

office 0115 989 5555 or visit: www.trch.co.uk 

New Year’s Eve Murder at the Masquerade!: 

31 Dec. 7pm-10pm. National Justice Museum. 

Tickets £27.95. Over 18s. 0115 952 0555

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It’s Christmas time. . . 

Hey, Christmas is here! Line up the Bing Crosby 

albums on the gramophone and stick a copy of 

It’s A Wonderful Life in the VHS player. Let’s 

just be really clear before we get stuck in, this is not 

going to be an article where I wax lyrical pining for the 

good old days when Christmas was much better than 

it is nowadays. Quite the opposite in fact, Christmas 

today is great albeit a bit different to when I was a lad. 

And just so we all remain friends Christmas in my 

house doesn’t start until Bing Crosby goes on the Spotify 

playlist and It’s A Wonderful Life gets a dusted off DVD 

case (yes, I still own DVD’s). So what’s changed then? 

Obviously the advent of being married with children 

means that I get to have new traditions. Some of these 

are shaped by my own upbringing, others by my wife’s, 

and the rest we’ve made up ourselves with the kids. 

When I was a lad we had a very clear structure to the 

day. We’d wake up to stockings from Santa which would 

be opened before the sun rose. Once we’d all eaten our 

chocolate oranges we’d head downstairs for breakfast 

and with that tucked away we’d help mum prepare 

lunch. With this set we’d get dressed and head to church 

for the Christmas Day service. Having completed the 

formalities we’d return home to our set familial tasks. 

My job, as the youngest, was to take the presents from 

under the tree and sort them into piles for the various 

family members. Then, the dinner… 

Our Christmas dinner had all the trimmings, nothing 

unusual there. A hearty family feast was had by all. 

After our lunch we’d have to clear back and do the 

dishes. Then, with that behind us the coffee and biscuits 

would come out and we’d finally start to unwrap the 

presents. At 3pm precisely we’d have to pause whatever 

we were doing and watch the Queen’s speech. With that 

done it was time to tune into the big Christmas movie 

(usually James Bond) and we’d sit back and finally let 

our lunch digest. 

But that wasn’t the end of it, come 5 o’clock the tea 

trolley would be wheeled in with a full cheeseboard, 

a freshly cooked ham and an assortment of crackers. 

Don’t mind if I do thanks! And yes, I’ll have a glass of 

red wine while I’m at it. 

At this point, those of us that were still awake would 

start bartering for who got to choose the evening movie. 

We’d rarely agree on what to watch, but somehow a 

successful negotiation would take place that could 

teach the UN a thing or two and at least a couple of 

us would be happy. At some point on this journey the 

sherry would get opened and after half a small glass 

mum would probably be tipsy and start doing Billy 

Connelly impressions. 

And then, eventually, we’d head off to bed ready to start 

again on Boxing Day when we either visited relatives or 

they came to us and we started all over again. 

Nowadays we don’t do half of this, for one thing we 

don’t even eat turkey (the kids just don’t like it). But we 

have created our own traditions and the big day has a 

rhythm that is unique to us and takes the best bits of 

what both my wife and I value. Whilst neither of us are 

religious we view this time of year as an opportunity to 

celebrate our family and friends and not take any of it 

for granted. 

So happy Christmas to you all. I hope you get everything 

you want, and thanks for reading my articles. I hope 

they’ve made you laugh a little this year. 

*Just to address the elephant in the room, I am well aware 

that the Christmas I described in this article may be the 

most middle class thing I’ve ever written. I’m not even 

going to apologise for it. If you need me I’ll be in the east 

wing admiring the view. 

Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children 

who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me 

to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of 

parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant! 

noonelikessubtitles@gmail.com 

Dominic Murray

Win a meal to the value of £100 

They’ve done it again! The team responsible for The 

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cracker of a pub! If you have ever experienced the 

delights of The Railway then you know you’ll be in for a 

treat. If you haven’t - where have you been? 

The Radcliffe welcomes you in with its fresh, authentic 

and stylish décor. There is something to see everywhere 

you look, from the old Singer sewing machine to a huge 

map on a free standing glass window. 

Susannah, the manager, invited the ng team along to try 

out their new venue on a Friday night and after only being 

open eleven weeks the place is buzzing. It has the feel of 

a pub that has been open for years and everyone looks at 

home. 

For starters we chose the Leek & Potato Soup, Chive Crème 

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Potato, Koffman Cabbage, Squash Puree, Duck Sauce 

£16.95, perfectly crispy on the outside and tasty on the 

inside. 

Next came the hardest decision of the night - the desserts. 

In the end we decided on the Hot Chocolate Fondant, 

Coconut Marshmallow & Passion Fruit Cream £7.95, 

pure heaven on a plate. Peanut Butter Cheesecake, 

Banana Caramel, Brandy Snap, Chocolate Sorbet £6.95, 

an absolute treat for the taste buds. Sticky Toffee Pudding, 

Muscovado Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream £6.95, a 

perfect winter warmer and Baked Apple Crumble Tart, 

Toasted Oats, Tonka Bean £6.95, a twist on an English 

classic that paid dividends. 

Thankfully we didn’t need rolling out of the door, even 

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were perfect. We had a wonderful evening in every way 

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Party Favourites 

As the Christmas party season approaches 

I think it’s always handy to have a few dishes 

up your sleeve that you can serve as and when 

people pop round. 

The recipe for coronation chicken was handed 

down to me from my mum. I remember 

parties where it would be the star of the show. 

Originally created in 1953 by Rosemary Hume 

and Constance Spry for the coronation of 

Elizabeth II, coronation chicken is still as popular 

today. Although there are hundreds of diff erent 

interpretations of this dish, the recipe I have 

shared is pretty close to the original. I also love 

this chicken served in wraps or with jacket 

potatoes. 

Talking of which, potatoes are cheap and very 

adaptable. Cook a few jacket spuds and before 

you know it you have a couple of great party 

dishes. Again these are very fl exible and you 

can add whatever takes your fancy. Let your 

imagination run wild and have some fun! 

Have a great Christmas with plenty of 

delicious food and drink! 

Ali Wale

Granny Annie’s 

Coronation Chicken 

Small onion – chopped 

1 tbsp olive oil 

2 tsp garam masala 

1 tsp ground cumin 

1 tsp ground coriander 

5 tbsp red wine 

2 tbsp tomato puree 

Juice and rind of 1 x lemon 

2 tbsp apricot jam 

Mayonnaise 

Plain yoghurt or crème fraiche 

Cooked chicken 

In a small saucepan, gently cook the 

onion for 10 mins until soft. Add the 

spices and cook for 30 secs. Add the 

red wine, tomato puree, lemon rind 

and juice. Simmer gently for 10 mins. 

Add the apricot jam and leave to cool. 

Once cool, strain through a sieve into 

a bowl. This is your concentrated 

coronation sauce. Now, depending on 

how much chicken you have, mix the 

concentrated sauce with mayo, stir in 

the chicken and serve in lettuce leaves. 

As a rough guide, for 300g cooked 

shredded chicken, use 2 tbsp mayo, 

2tbs yoghurt or crème fraiche and mix 

in 1-2 tbsp coronation sauce. Taste 

as you go. There is enough sauce to 

dress a whole poached and shredded 

chicken. For a big party, you could 

serve the chicken spread out on a big 

serving platter. That’s how I remember 

my mum doing it. 

** The concentrated sauce can also be 

frozen. 

Crispy Potato Skins 

6 x small baking potatoes 

Olive oil 

50g grated cheese 

2 tbsp soured cream 

1 x spring onion – fi nely chopped 

Salt and pepper 

Heat oven to 200°C. Pierce the spuds 

with a skewer. Rub with olive oil. Bake 

in oven until soft (about 1 hour). Remove 

from oven and allow to cool enough to 

handle. Half and carefully scoop out 

most of the potato (leave a thin layer). 

Increase the oven to 250°C, brush the 

potato skins inside and out with more 

olive oil, sprinkle with salt and place 

on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 mins, 

then fl ip over and bake for another 10 

mins. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 

grated cheese and return to the oven 

for 2 minutes. Remove and allow to cool 

slightly, then spoon in some sour cream 

and sprinkle with chopped spring onion. 

Makes 12. 

Other fi lling ideas: cheese, crispy bacon 

and half a cherry tomato; cheese, chorizo 

and sour cream; Cheese, avocado and 

crispy bacon 

Potato Croquettes 

Mashed potato (from the previous 

recipe) 

Butter 

50g grated cheese 

50g cooked ham – fi nely chopped 

1 tbsp fl our 

1 egg 

2 or 3 tbsp breadcrumbs (I used panko) 

Salt & pepper 

Paprika (optional) 

Olive oil 

In a bowl mash the potato with a knob 

of butter, the cheese and ham. Season 

to taste and chill in the fridge for at 

least 30 mins. The longer you leave 

the potato the easier it is to handle. 

Get 3 shallow bowls, put the fl our in 

one, beaten egg in another and the 

breadcrumbs in the third (add a tsp of 

paprika if you want a bit more colour 

and fl avour). Using your hands shape 

small amounts of the potato into small 

sausage shapes (about half a fi nger in 

length). Roll in the fl our, then the egg 

and then cover in the breadcrumbs. 

Place on a baking sheet, chill in fridge 

for 30 mins. This should help them 

keep their shape when baking. When 

ready to bake, spray with olive oil (I 

used a 1 cal spray). Bake at 200°C 

for 20 mins until golden brown. Makes 

about 15 depending on size. 

Other fi lling ideas: two cheese, cheese 

and mushroom, tuna and cheese

Tanya About Town 

C 

hristmas is the most wonderful 

time of the year for us foodies. 

From a unique way to eat on the 

move to traditional festive fayre, there's 

something to tempt the tastebuds 

of everyone in Nottinghamshire this 

season, so I've come up with some 

tasty experiences yule love! 

For something really family friendly, 

or for big kids (like me), Ruddington 

Heritage Centre is offering the closest 

thing locally to the Polar Express. 

I don't know if you'll get 'hot, hot, 

hot chocolate' on your journey, but 

seasonal refreshments are promised 

on the magical Santa train which 

runs every weekend from the end of 

November. You'll even get a visit from 

the big fella himself! 

In the heart of Nottingham is the 

beautiful Winter Wonderland in the 

Market Square (14 Nov - 31 Dec). 

Search for the perfect gift from the 

traditional, Bavarian-style stalls, pick 

up delicious homemade and artisan 

cheeses, chutneys and chocolates. I 

have a tradition now of taking a break 

from shopping to enjoy a mulled wine 

or hot chocolate with Baileys at the 

unique Helter Skelter Bar but you can 

also make a full evening of it at the 

Sur le Piste, the UK’s biggest mobile 

ice bar. 

Relax and be entertained as you 

enjoy a mince pie and chocolates at a 

different experience at The Malt Cross 

(7/8 Dec). Come along to an evening 

of tales and stories that capture the 

imagination and the pure spirit of 

Christmas. 

Expect a spectacular evening of 

delights, fine dining, dancing and 

entertainment at the Jerry Green 

Christmas Ball at the Portland College 

(6 Dec). What's more you can party 

the night away knowing that the profits 

raised on the evening will be going to 

help rescue dogs, who are currently 

waiting for their forever homes. 

Enjoy a festive evening of Jazz with 

Campbell Bass and a 3-course set 

Christmas dinner at Harts Restaurant 

(11 Dec). The venue is also open for 

a 5 course Christmas luncheon on 

Christmas Day if you fancy taking the 

hassle out of Christmas dinner, or for 

Christmas dinner with a difference you 

could try the All You Can Eat Jamaican 

& European Food Buffet on Christmas 

Day at The Cricketers in Beeston. 

Having visitors over the festive 

season? Point them in the direction 

of the Holiday Inn at Castle Marina. 

From 18th November they will be 

offering their festive menu or tuck into 

a slice of Christmas cheer with their 

Afternoon Tea with a festive twist. 

Another festive Afternoon Tea that 

looks tempting is at The Lace Market 

Hotel with their indulgent offering. I 

love pouring through Christmas menus 

and most restaurants in the city will 

be offering one, some definitely worth 

checking out are Rev De Cuba, All 

Bar One, Bistrot Pierre, Pieminister, 

Memsaab, World Service, Oaks and 

if you're fed up of trying to please 

everyone then take them to Cosmo 

World Buffet with over 150 different 

dishes on the menu. 

Of course there are always plenty of 

Christmas fairs to visit in the region 

where you can pick up some artisan 

goodies and sample some seasonal 

favourites. 

The Tailors Arms in Wilford has a 

Christmas Market (30 Nov). Expect 

pop-up stalls, Christmas carols, 

mince pies, mulled wine and plenty 

of Christmas sparkle. Sherwood 

Christmas Market is also worth a visit 

(Dec 14). 

*Always check with the venue ahead and 

book if necessary. There may be a cost or 

entrance fee unless stated otherwise'

Where’s Santa? 

Floralands - Santa’s grotto is open from Sat 30th Nov 

to Mon 24th Dec and includes walk through grotto, 

visit to see Santa, present and farm park entry* £8 

per child. *Childs farm park entry can be redeemed 

anytime up to the end of March 2020. 

Keycraft - Book tea with Santa 25th Nov – 18th Dec. 

Mon-Weds 3.30pm-5.30pm & Sat & Sun 2-4pm. Group 

and family bookings. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, 

Hucknall, NG15 6EN. Call 0115 968 0003 to book. 

Sundown Adventure Land - The Night Before 

Christmas. 16th-24th Dec. Take a magical ride 

through the enchanted forest to visit Santa. To book 

tickets visit: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or 

call 01777 248274. 

Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2 

cruises every Sat & Sun through Dec inc. 22nd 

Dec. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality 

gift for the children (up to 12 yrs). £12.45pp. 2 

sailings per day (11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm). 

Call 0115 9100 400/401/402 to book or visit: www. 

princessrivercruises.co.uk 

The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Opens on 

1st -23rd Dec 10am–5pm & 24th Dec 10am–3pm. 

Visit Santa in his magical fairytale grotto. Breakfast 

with Santa 21st Dec. See website for more details 

and to book: www.wheelgatepark.com 

Conkers Winter Wonderland – Weekends 30th Nov 

-15th Dec. Every day 18th–24th Dec. 10.20am-8pm 

(5pm Xmas eve). Tickets include access to Conkers 

Discovery (open 10am – 6.30pm). Visit Santa’s 

Woodland Grotto. For tickets call: 01283 216633 

or book online. www.visitconkers.com/events/ 

winterwonderland. 

Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Winter 

Wonderland from 23rd Nov–23rd Dec. Travel through 

the fairytale forest and ride the polar express train 

to see Santa in his grotto. Breakfast with Santa 

22nd Dec. Party in the park with Santa 14th Dec. 

Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book only day. For 

more details & to book: www.twinlakespark.co.uk 

An Audience with Father Christmas at Bolsover 

Castle – Sat 30th Nov–Sun 22nd Dec. Weekends 

only. 10.30am–4pm. Includes small gift. Max 

2 adults per child. Meet Santa as he tells tales 

of Christmas past. Normal admission applies. 

Additional charge of £5 for Santa (includes small 

gift). Pre-booking essential. To book call: 0370 333 

1181. 

Oceans of Fun - You can have breakfast 

with Santa on 21st Dec. 9.30am–11.30am. 

£5.95 per child. Includes breakfast, visit & gift 

from Santa. Toddler Christmas party on 18th Dec 

- 10am-12noon (£7). Christmas party with Elsa & 

Anna. 17th Dec. 4pm-5.45pm (£8). Includes visit 

from Santa. For more info call 0115 963 3961. 

Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his Ice Age 

Grotto. Weekends 30th Nov/1st Dec, 6th/7th Dec & 

14th/15th Dec. 11am - 4pm. £4.50 inc. gift. 01909 

720378 

White Post Christmas - Santa will be in residence 

Tues-Sun til 22nd Dec and then Mon 23rd & Tues 

24th Dec from 10am - 5pm. Includes Winter 

Wonderland, real reindeer, build a snowman and 

Nativity play. Available to book now: 01623 882977. 

Fish & chip supper with Santa at Rufford Country 

Park - Fri 6th & 13th Dec. 

4-6pm. 

£11.50 per person. To book visit: 

www.ruffordabbey.com or 

tel: 

01623 821338. 

Breakfast with Santa at 

Rufford - Rufford Abbey 

Country Park. Saturdays 

7th, 14th & 21st December. 

8.30am-10am. £11.50pp. Call 

to book 01623 821338. 

Santa Special Train Rides - 

weekends 30th Nov/1st Dec, 

7th/8th Dec, 14th/15th Dec, 

21st/22nd Dec & 24th Dec. Children 

receive a quality gift & everyone 

receives seasonal refreshments. For 

more info call 0115 940 5705. To book: 

www.gcrn.co.uk. 

Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey - 

Weekends 30th Nov/1st Dec, 6th/7th 

Dec, 14th/15th Dec & 21st/22nd Dec. For 

prices and to book: www.gigantic.com Car 

parking applies. 

Santa’s Grotto at Wollaton Hall - Weekends 

30th Nov/1st Dec, 6th/7th Dec, 14th/15th Dec 

& 21st/22nd Dec. For prices and to book: www. 

gigantic.com Car parking applies. 

The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry 

Centre – A magical Christmas trail Sat & Sun’s from 

30th Nov to 22nd Dec & 23rd Dec 10-4.30pm & 24th 

Dec 10am-4pm. Tel: 01909 569413 or visit 

www.butterflyhouse.co.uk

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Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket 

sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for 

ages 11-15. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. 

Holy Spirit Baby and Toddler Group - every Thursday 

(term time) 10 - 11.30am. Holy Spirit Social Centre, corner 

of Victoria Road and Melton Road. £1 per family. Please 

contact: holyspirittoddlergroup@hotmail.com for more info. 

Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers 

is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated 

community. Fridays 10am-12 at Nonsuch Studios. Contact: 

getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more! 

If you run a group or club for kids and you want it 

publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is 

not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. 

All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150 

characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 

9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

Absolute Triathlon Club - swim, bike & run 

coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. Meet Thurs 5pm - 

7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. 

Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk 

for more info. 

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 

Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: 

fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, BTEC, 

DofE and much more. Ages 12 -18yrs. For more info visit 

Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 

0115 9837645 

Carlton Lifesaving Club - at Carlton Forum Leisure 

Centre, Saturdays 5pm - 6pm. Suit 8yrs +. For more info: 

carltonlifesavingclub@gmail.com or visit: 

www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com 

CREATE! West Bridgford - art & craft for everyone. Child 

and adult classes. Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri. Book: Helen 07779 

666563 or online @ www.createwb.co.uk 

Edwalton Parish Church Toddlers Group - 

NG12 4AB. Meet every Tues, term time, 10am-11.30am. 

We welcome all children & their carers for friendship & 

conversation. £1 per family. Free refreshments. For more 

info: edwaltonchurch@yahoo.co.uk or visit: 

www.churchedwalton.plus.com 

Jo Jingles - fun music & movement classes for babies & 

children aged 3mths-5yrs. Locations include West Bridgford 

& Gamston. www.jojingles.com/nottingham or call Gaynor 

on 0870 900 4567 

Lady Bay baby & toddler group - Mondays & Fridays 

(term time) 9.45-11.45. £2 per family. All Hallows Church 

Hall, Pierrepont Rd, NG2 5BP. Toys & singing fun for all! 

Lady Bay Pre-School - All Hallows Church Hall, 

Pierrepont Rd, Lady Bay, West Bridgford. 2-4 yrs. Open Mon- 

Fri 9.15-12.15pm. Lunch club until 2.15pm term time. Contact 

us on 0115 981 1309/079 82764882 or ladybayplaygroup@ 

gmail.com 

Leahurst Road Pre-school - St Luke’s Church, 

Leahurst Rd, West Bridgford. Contact us on 07941 

616369 or Leahurstroad@ntlworld.com or visit www. 

leahurstrdpreschool.org.uk. 

Learn to Swim - with the Nottingham Leander Tadpoles. 

Rushcliffe & City pools. 3½ yrs upwards. Qualified teachers 

& lots of fun. See what the green octopus can offer on our 

website: www.leandersc.com 

Little Rockets Toddler Group West Bridgford 

- offering fun & friendship for parents/carers & children 

- birth to 5 years. Every Mon 10-11.30am (term time) at 

The Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 

4AS. £2 per family. For info call 07913 426051 or email: 

jenniferallen2230@icloud.com. 

Mini Professors - fun and interactive science classes 

for 2-5 year olds. Mon/Wed/Fri. Book online: www. 

miniprofessors.com or call 07368 312325. 

Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Saturday 25 

January 2020: 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling 

Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk 

for more info or to book a stall. 


Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? 

NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, 

Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit www.nottinghamboyschoir. 

co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! 

Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities, 

train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School. All are made 

welcome. Call Pauline: 07980 917523. 

Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham 

Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals 

take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & 

Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham 

Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or 

admin@music-for-everyone.org 

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. 

Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a 

woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or 

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Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Oct-March. 

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Inspirational music 

event held at Nottingham 

emmanuel school 

by Nottingham Emmanuel School 

west bridgford school 

awarded prestigious 

accolade again! 

by St Edmond Campion School 

The Nottingham Emmanuel School in West 

Bridgford were hosts to a visit by the National 

Youth Orchestra (NYO) on their tour to bring 

inspirational music to UK schools. 

Students participated in workshops demonstrating 

each of the musical instruments and their roles in 

the orchestra. The day culminated in a spectacular 

performance of inspiring music. 

The school were also joined by students from across 

Archway Learning Trust to share in the experience. 

Nottingham Emmanuel School student Medhi Moad 

Yallas (age 11) said the experience has inspired 

him to pursue making his own music. “I have really 

enjoyed it! I used to play the guitar and I listen to a 

lot of music at home, mainly rock. I think I will carry 

on with my guitar now definitely. I have really enjoyed 

listening to the musicians, they are really good!” 

Visiting with his school, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, 

was Head Boy, Reuben Hallsworth-Woods (Year 10). 

Reuben, who plays the trumpet, has since gone on to 

join various orchestras including NYO and says his 

enjoyment of playing has increased over the years. “I 

think this event is a good way of opening up students 

to the different types of music and to discover that 

orchestras don’t just play classical music. 

“I would recommend that students take up an 

instrument, to find out what they like, or don’t like! The 

music you can produce, not to mention the events you 

can take part in, is really sensational!” 

St Edmund Campion School has been reaccredited 

the British Council’s International 

School Award for its flourishing partnerships and 

links with schools across the world. 

Global dimension and international learning are key to 

the fundamentals of St Edmund Campion School and 

are a vital part of the school’s ethos. Through working 

on joint projects with partner schools and adding 

international elements to lessons, pupils and teachers 

are given a fresh perspective on the world and their 

place within it. 

The school’s varied international work includes 

an annual trip to Berlin with Year 5 children, which 

includes a visit to their German partner school. This 

is as well as regular joint projects with their partner 

school in France and in-depth work in the classroom 

on a variety of world faiths. 

The school also teaches French from Year 1 upwards 

and introduces German in upper Key Stage 2. 

Upon hearing the news that St Edmund Campion 

School had received the award, Daniela Wilks, 

language teacher and international co-ordinator 

said: “We are extremely proud of our status as an 

International School. This award celebrates our 

school’s vast efforts to include an international 

dimension across our curriculum, which allows our 

pupils to become aware of the great wide world 

outside their own immediate experiences and 

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2020… looks amazing right. Two round numbers 

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Its also a GREAT tempo number to train too. Two 

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no pauses… Now you know how to read tempo, 

allow me to go a little deeper as this will be our last 

interaction in 2019. 

As we reach the end of the year, are you still saying; 

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Everyday we get to choose what we do; we aren’t 

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I always feel there is never enough space to really 

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So why am I giving you all this access, information 

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let my last message of 2019 be: 

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DRAUGHTS 

They are one of those annoying 

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inside your house. If you have any 

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other junctions, it’s a good idea 

to get them filled. Depending on 

where they are, you can either do 

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to do this for you. 

Sausage dog draught excluders 

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Lining curtains and drawing them 

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Is your chimney open? If you don’t 

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If you block it up completely, you 

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Even though your chimney may be 

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FLOORS 

Chances are, if your home is not 

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be draughty and make your room 

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Depending on how easy it is to 

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underneath the floor, then removing 

the existing floor boards will be time 

consuming and costly. However, if 

you do insulate then fill between 

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Don’t insulate over the joists, 

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clear to ensure adequate airflow. 

When timber gets wet, it will start to 

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If you are planning on having a new 

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Speak to your local carpet shop, 

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LOFT & CAVITY-WALL 

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You can lose up to a quarter of the 

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The large energy companies offer 

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The government provide a oneoff 

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The large energy companies also 

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Check with your energy company to 

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Make sure you do some general 

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Silky light beige Roman blind. 

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25 x Lesley Pearce paperback 

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York Fitness DB4 dumbell 

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Battery charged bath lift. Little 

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Bobbin Lace Books. 30 wood 

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2 x vintage ladies coats. 1 x size 

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Girls single pink bed frame. With 

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Ladies flying jacket. Size 14. £50. 

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1960s G-Plan Teak drop leaf 

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Caravan Metal Double Step. 

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7ft Christmas Tree. £20. 0115 

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Gilt chandelier. £50. 0115 927 

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Antique Mirror. £40. 0115 927 

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Champion Petrol mower. 15”. 

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Gloworm combi boiler. CX30i. 

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Vibra Power Slim 2. Vibrating 

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Halfords rear mount 3 cycle 

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White bath panel. standard size. 

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Wedding Dress. Ronald Joyce 

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3 pc Lounge suite. Settee, 2 

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Laurel & Hardy statues. With 

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Quantity of bookcases, CD 

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‘Call the Midwife – series 5 & 

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‘Horrible Histories – The 

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Yogurt Maker. £5. 0115 923 5326 

Morphy Richards Bread Maker. 

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Table Top Food Warmer. £10. 0115 

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Art Deco Stained Glass Ceiling 

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Ice Cream Cart. New £20 ono. 

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My little pony wing twilight 

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Winnmau home darts set. Good 

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Golf set. £5. 0115 940 4364 

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Travelling Cabin Case with 

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Panasonic Video Camera 

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Olympus Camera. SP500UZ. 10 x 

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‘David Gundry’ Broadway 

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783 0529 

Gold Coast Bridesmaid/ 

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Swarovski Tiara. Worn once. Still 

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Ladies M&S green long wool 

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Ladies clothes & handbags. 

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Mans Mid-length coat. Grey wool. 

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6 ladies cocktail dresses. Brand 

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Vax Rapid Power Pro. Used 3 

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Frank Usher Ladies Evening 

Jacket. Heavily beaded. Size 

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Windsmoor Full length black 

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lADIES NEXT BLACK JACKET. Size 

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kenwood frost free fridge 

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955 4479 

cuda drift dirt scooter. Off road 

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parket knoll nevada sofa. 

Oatmeal draylon. Large 2 seater. 

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182393 

dewalt 24v cordless drill. With 

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£100. 07905 182393 

Roller blind. Beautiful patterned 

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window. Cost £176. £75. 0115 920 

7313 

Lexmark genuine printer inks. 

Unopened. 1 x 100 black, 1 x 100 

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07768 732074 

bosch dishwasher, extractor 

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Subbuteo football teams & 

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‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber 

choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on 

Monday evenings. Director - Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or 

wakefield337@btinternet.com. 

Just Sing! - ladies community choir. If you love singing, 

you’ll love our choir...cheaper than therapy! Tues: 7.30pm 

(term time) at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more 

info call Cate 07717 582507/cate.actually@gmail.com. 

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. 

Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm, 

Bestwood Village Social Club, Park Road, Bestwood Village, 

NG6 8TQ. For more details contact: 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. 

Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. 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 

Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new 

members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall 

– Mon: 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931 

2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer). 

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 Carousel Singers - ladies choir, 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. 

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wed: 

8.30pm at the Gladstone, NG5 2AW. All singers, acoustic 

musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more 

info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ 

ntlworld.com or visit: carringtontriangle.org.uk 

Fun Chorus - welcomes everyone! Groups in Gedling, 

Carlton, Kimberley, Bingham, Bramcote, Ravenshead & 

Arnold. For a FREE taster session please contact penny@ 

funchorus.co.uk. All welcome. www.funchorus.com 

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet 

every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Rd, 

Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm-10pm. Visit: 

www.gemconnection.org or just pop along & see us. 

Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely 

School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call 

Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org 

Lyrical soNGbirds - small, friendly women’s choir for 

experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for 

sopranos & altos. Meet Tues: 10am-12 (term time) Bramcote 

Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. For more info call Heather - 

07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk 

The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony 

every Tues: 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, 

Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: 

facebook.com/majoroakchorus 

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 

Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run 

in 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. 

nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall 

Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959 

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-foreveryone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices 

The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all 

welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont 

Rd, NG5 1BH. £4 (£2 concessions). First session free. Call 

Angela: 07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise 

Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - if you enjoy singing and would like 

to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.

Soundswell - community choir meet Tues eve (term-time) 

at Bluecoat Academy, Aspley. A wonderful way to make new 

friends. Visit www.soundswell.org for more info. 

Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse 

Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more 

info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk 

Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm 

at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet 

& are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact 

Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. 

Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group who enjoy 

singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank 

Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon 

Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2. Email sherwoodchorus@ 

gmail.com for further info. 

Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & 

try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave 

Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No 

auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 

2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk 

Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love 

singing but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United 

Reformed Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues 

monthly: 8pm-9.30pm. For info call Binny:07884 005286 or 

www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood 

Singsation Children’s Choir - ages 5-14. Tues: 6pm- 

7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. 

For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. 

Saturday 7 December: Woodthorpe Singers Christmas 

Concert. St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, 

Woodthorpe. 7pm. Tickets from Tom Bird 07712 585031 

Sunday 8 December: Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble Sings 

Christmas at Great Hall, Wollaton Hall, NG8 2AE.6pm. 

Tickets £15. www.wollatonhall.org.uk/events 

Saturday 14 December: Nottingham Bluecoat Singers 

present Bluecoat Sings Christmas – 7.30pm Nuthall 

Methodist Church, Nottingham Rd, Nuthall, NG16 1DN. 

Tickets £8 – 0115 953 1903 

Saturday 14 December: In Accord Chamber Choir presents 

an evening of Christmas music – St Martin’s Church, 

Sherwood, NG5 3FU. 7.30pm. Tickets £7 on the door. 

Saturday 14 December: Burton Joyce Community Brass 

Xmas Concert at St Helen’s Church, Church Rd, Burton 

Joyce, NG14 5DJ. 7.30pm Free entry, donations welcome. 

Saturday 14 December: Gem Connection present “21” 

at The Squire, Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham Girls 

High School, Arboretum St, Nottingham. Tickets £15 & £12 

concessions. Visit: www.gemconnection.com for details. 

UPCOMING CONCERTS 

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 

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. 

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). For more info: tom.bird@ 

hotmail.co.uk. New term starts 6 January 2020. 

YesterYear - a small acappella 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 

Saturday 14 December: Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers Christmas 

Concert at Selston Parish Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6. Tickets 

from choir members or call 01773 780192. For more info 

visit: www.rocknsoul.org.uk 

Saturday 14 December: Radcliffe on Trent MVC Christmas 

Concert at St Mary’s Church, Radcliffe on Trent, NG12 2FD. 

2.30pm & 7pm. Tickets on the door or call 07972 013614. 

www.radcliffeontrentmvc.org 

Saturday 14 December: Ruddington Choral Society 

Christmas Concert. 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church, 

Ruddington. Tickets £10. More details: 

www.ruddingtonchoral.com 

Saturday 14 December: Fun Chorus will be preforming 

Christmas songs in Eagle Square, Arnold from 12.30pm. 

Saturday 14 December: Bingham & District Choral Society 

presents their annual Carol Concert at St Mary’s Church, 

Bingham at 7.30pm. Tickets from Tim (0115 878 0642), 

Bingham library or Pen2Paper (Radcliffe-on Trent). 

Tuesday 31 December: Sinfonia Viva’s New Year’s Eve Gala 

Concert – ‘Dance to the Music’ – 6pm - Royal Concert Hall. 

Tickets 0115 989 5555 or www.trch.co.uk

Community Diary 

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Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - 

opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet at Age UK 

Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. 

every 2 months for networking & social activities. For further 

info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk 

Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - social group for older gay 

and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities. Meet at Age 

UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 

2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info call 0115 

844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk 

Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks 

on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography 

skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished 

amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850. 

Art Group in Tollerton - amateur painting group meet 

every Tues am, Methodist Village Hall, Stanstead Ave. Also 

6 artist workshops per year. Beginners welcome. Call Janice 

Baker: 0115 937 5331 or Anne Burgess: 0115 982 0944 

Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - for people who 

want to make new friends, have some fun, take gentle 

exercise and learn how to square dance. We meet every 

Thursday at The Old School, Cropwell Bishop at 7.30pm. For 

more info call Kath - 01949 860843 

Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on 

Tues & Thurs 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. 

Bootlace Buddies - small, friendly walking club for single 

people born in the 50’s and 60’s. We walk in the local area 

on Sundays and sometimes walk/cycle on Wednesdays. For 

more info visit www.bootlace-buddies.org.uk 

breakaway badminton club - Cotgrave Leisure Centre, 

every Tuesday 10am-12 noon. Always looking for new 

players. Friendly, non-competetive club who enjoy good 

games. For more info call Sandra on 01949 81981 or Barbara 

on 0115 937 4908 or just turn up for a game. 

City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet 

at the New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts 

on 3rd Wed monthly: 10am for 10.30am start. Talks plus 

optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 

or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com 

Edwalton, Gamston & District U3A - are you retired, 

semi retired or early retired? Every 2nd Thurs (except Aug) 

we meet at Gamston Community Hall (Near Morrisons) from 

2pm - 4pm. Different speaker each month + refreshments. 

Why not just come along and see what we have to offer? For 

more info please visit our website edgmau3a.weebly.com 

Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm- 

9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New 

members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: 

m.beedham@ntlworld.com 

Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching 

& textiles welcome. Meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, 

North Sherwood St, Nottingham on 1st Tues monthly: 1.30 - 

3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331. 

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 

Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run 

friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every 

weekday. Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. 

If you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness 

why not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info. 

Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings 

with speakers, at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood 

St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or 

janetlievesley@gmail.com 

Friendship - new group for people on their own to make 

new friends. Only criterion is a positive outlook. Respect, 

honesty & kindness essential. No charge. Contact Sheila: 

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Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. 

Mon: 8pm, Queen’s Walk Comm. Centre, Nottingham, 

NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/ 

musicians! Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 

6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk 

Interested in Learning Bridge? Or want to 

return? - for more details see www.southnottsbridge.org 

or email: southnottsbridge@gmail.com 

Just Friends West Bridgford - friendly club for local 

singles 55+. 25+ events monthly inc. theatre, coach trips, 

holidays, pub nights etc. Monthly club coffee morning. Call 

Lillian on 0115 846 2225 or Irene on 0115 878 1905 or visit 

www.justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com 

Kathleen Harvey Bridge Club - meet to play friendly 

duplicate bridge each Wednesday from the 2nd week in 

September until the end of April. Edwalton Golf Club, start at 

7pm. All levels welcome. Contact Pat at patriciakelk@yahoo. 

co.uk or 07714 081369. 

Kindred Spirits Notts - many social activities a month 

in & around Nottinghamshire, inc.coffee mornings, day trips 

& exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by 

calling 0115 844 0011. 

Lady Bay WI - meet 3rd Monday monthly (except August) 

at the Poppy & Pint, Gertrude Rd, Lady Bay at 7.45pm. 

Welcome women of all ages for a rich & varied programme 

of speakers & activities. 

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. 

Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come & 

join us having fun dancing in West Bridgford, Plumtree & 

Radcliffe on Trent am or pm classes. All abilities catered for. 

Ring 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com 

Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 40+ 

who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday 

throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & 

Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info visit: 

www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All welcome. 

National Women’s Register - ladies’ group that meets 

in members houses. We do a variety of activities inc. 

lunches, discussions, walks, games evenings, telephone 

treasure hunts & cinema visits. For more info visit: www.nwr. 

org.uk. Or contact Elaine: evbrown@btinternet.com 

New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full 

programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, 

theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For 

further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts. 

org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com 

Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. 

Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, 

BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 

1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk 

Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet 

every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park 

Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent 

speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info 

visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 

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. 

Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent 

Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park 

Comm Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 7pm - 9.30pm. Friendly 

group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please 

call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk 

Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities, 

train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School, all are made 

welcome. Call Pauline on 07980 917523 

Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French 

boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU (entrance opp. 

former Fiveways pub). Meet Tues at 7pm and Sun at 2pm. 

Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message 

on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. New members 

welcome, first 3 visits free. 

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 Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm 

at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, 

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 

Nottingham Leander Swimming Club - for 

competitive swimming, water polo & ‘masters’ training at 

city & Rushcliffe pools. Visit: www.leandersc.com to see 

what our green octopus has been up to! 


Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get 

out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? We 

meet 1st Friday monthly @ 11am - the Mechanics, 3 North 

Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen: 01949 

843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. 

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st 

Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an 

evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at 

the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Call 0115 956 0733 

Nottingham Playgoers - we read the plays, visit the 

theatre & discuss them afterwards. Meet Tues: 7-9pm at 

the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue 

Cullen on 0115 847 8423. 

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet 

people? Try new activities & help in your local community, 

through volunteering & fundraising? We meet 7pm central 

Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www. 

rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. 

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 

Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. 

Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts 

and any other social event - find us on facebook. 

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 details contact John on 

01623 469427 or visit: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com 

Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets 2nd & 4th Wed 

(evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone 

who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - all 

genres catered for. For info call Phil on 0115 938 4098. 

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local 

Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year 

for local walks & hosts an informative talks programme 

each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities 

& events visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/ 

category/gedling or contact Gay Wood on 0115 920 5940. 

Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & 

displaying of Fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Comm.Centre, 

Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG: 4th Tues monthly: 

7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demos.A ll welcome. For more 

info call Derek on 015 975 3365. 

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

information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, 

legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact 

us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or 

email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 

Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley 

Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thurs from 8pm & pick 

up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www. 

novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 07973 872213. 

Off The Cuff - adult drama and improv group at the Poppy 

and Pint, Lady Bay, Thursdays from 7pm-8pm. For more info 

call 07596 959326 or offthecuffnottingham@gmail.com 

Our Place Community Cafe - meet us in the church 

lounge at St Paul’s. Boundary Rd, West Bridgford, every 

Monday 9.30am - 11.30am for a friendly face, a cup of tea 

and a conversation - just follow the signs. A warm welcome 

for all. We are always open, even bank holidays! 

Phoenix Friends - is a group of 50+ single people in the 

Nottingham area who meet up for various events suggested 

by its members. No membership fee. For more info please 

email: phoenixfriends2019@gmail.com 

Plumtree CC Women - a friendly cricket club for all. 

Training is at Plumtree CC Thursday 6-8pm. For more info 

contact us on: plumtreeladies@hotmail.com. 

Poppy Folk Club - On Sun 15 Dec at 7.30pm the Melrose 

Quartet will be doing a Christmas concert at the Poppy Folk 

Club, The Poppy & Pint, Lady Bay, West Bridgford. Tickets 

£10. Jan 19th at 7.30pm, “Field & Dyke”, same venue. Further 

details: Juliet on 0115 923 1513 or visit www.poppyfolkclub. 

co.uk or email juliet@poppyfolkclub.co.uk. 

Radcliffe on Trent & District Probus Club - meet 

on alternate Tues at Ashmores restaurant in Radcliffe on 

Trent. Lunch is usually followed by a talk from an invited 

speaker. Retired/about to retire gentlemen are welcome. 

Contact Bob Cash on T: 01159232869 or E:jr.cash@ntlworld. 

com for more info. 

RAOB Club - meet every Sunday 12.15pm at West Bridgford 

Conservative Club, Rectory Rd. All visitors welcome. 

Reiki - the gentle Japanese healing technique. Notts Reiki & 

Meditation are a not for profit organisation raising funds for 

Marie Curie - we hold 2 meetings monthly in Nottingham at 

Arnold & West Bridgford. If you would like to attend & share 

the gentle energy, please email Richard: info@nottsreiki.com 

or call 07487 660 2556 


Robin Hood Probus Club - for men who are retired, 

partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd 

Tues at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & 

lunch. Come along and meet a group of like minded people. 

Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com 

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/ 

business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed, 

a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont 

Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769 

834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk 

Rushcliffe ‘Move & Mingle’ Health Walks - free, safe, 

sociable walks with trained leaders. Weekly walks from 30-90 

mins on easy terrain. Visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk; e: 

rushcliffemandm@gmail.com or call Duncan on 07969 330846. 

Salsa Dance Lessons - for beginners & improvers - 

Tuesdays 8pm - 9pm at West Bridgford Methodist Church, 

Patrick Road, NG2 7PQ. Contact Jane on 07779 605092 or 

email: salsa-baile@btinternet.com 

Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures 

held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New 

members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For 

further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org 

Soroptimist International - meet 1st & 3rd Mon 

monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. 

We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & 

international level. For more info: http://sigbi.org/nottingham 

South Notts Phoenix Friendship Club - meet every 

Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-10.30pm for social & 

dancing evening, hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154 

or gmtyas@hotmail.co.uk 

Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy 

being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one 

life we know we have? Join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am- 

12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham. 

The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club 

- meets fortnightly, Saturday afternoons (except Dec). 

Outdoors (summer walks & outings) April - Sept & indoors 

(speakers) Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1 

3FN. For more info call Ian on 0115 960 6882. 

The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant 

Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & 

gardening. Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s 

Church Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. 7pm for 7.30pm start. For 

more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, e: hps.nottingham. 

group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 

The Nottingham Locksley Club - friendship & dancing 

on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre for single, 

separated, divorced & widowed. Call Ken on 01773 530383. 

The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood 

St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. 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 

The Nottingham Royal Scottish Country 

Dance Society - meet Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the 

Nottingham Emmanuel School, off Wilford Lane. Classes are 

friendly, sociable and it keeps you fit! No need for a partner. 

For more information call 0115 920 8071. 

Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet midday, 

1st Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela 

Stanley on 01159 619502. 

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. 

West Bridgford Baptist Church - Melton Rd, 

welcomes you to our “Place of Welcome” & invites you to come 

along on a Thurs between 10am to 11.30am for refreshments & a 

warm welcome! For further info call 0115 981 0690. 

West Bridgford Dramatic Society - meet for club 

night at 7.45pm on Tuesdays at The Studio Theatre, 

Stamford Road, West Bridgford. For more info contact 

Penny: penny.lewin46@gmail.com or visit www.wbds.org.uk 

West Bridgford Table Tennis Club - learn to play TT in 

a safe, friendly atmosphere at Rushcliffe School every Friday 

evening from 6pm onwards. Group coaching from UKCC 

Level 2 & 4 coaches. For more info call Phil Lewis on 07816 

417392 or visit www.tabletennis365.com/westbridgford 

West Bridgford Tai Chi - Chen Style. Classes every 

Thurs 7.30pm - 9pm. Free starter evening. At West Bridgford 

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Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions 

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Wilford Racquets Badminton Club - welcomes new 

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Hazel on 0115 981 5184 or Richard on 0739 884 2647 

Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society 

- meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wed monthly at St Leonard’s 

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Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following 

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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. 

Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. 

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Al_Anon - family group who meet twice weekly to give 

support to family & friends who have or are living with the 

stress of alcoholics. 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 

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - 

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Allsorts - do you have physical or sensory disabilities? 

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like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: 

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Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - for those 

who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. 

Carers, friends and family welcome. Meet 2nd Tues monthly 

7pm - 9pm at Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory 

Boulevard, NG7 6BE. For more info: 0754 621 5757 1-4pm. 

Connecting Families - we are passionate about 

parenting. Providing solutions through courses and 

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Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering 

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acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75+ 

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967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net 

Debt Advice network - 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 

Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone with balance 

problems, whatever the cause. The meetings are a social 

occasion, with speakers, to provide an opportunity to meet 

fellow sufferers for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, 

Parliament St. For more info call Jeff on 0115 845 1360. 

Framework’s EVE Works - helps unemployed people into 

work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments and 

training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 

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FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton 

every Tues 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: 

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Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have 

children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham 

group meet 1st Sat monthly at Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 

15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info call Sally on 

07796 318046 or visit: http://gateway-women.com 

Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary 

Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from 

2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac team 

for more info on: 0115 883 4733 

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 

Loss of someone to suicide? - a self help support group 

for those who have experienced the suicide of a family 

member or someone close. For more info call 0115 911 1661 

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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 tailored companionship & support. To 

request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@ 

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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. Contact 

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Memory Café - held at Lutterell Hall, Church Drive on 

the 3rd Thurs monthly 1pm - 3.30pm. Friendly, informal & 

welcoming for anyone with dementia & their carers. For 

practical info & emotional support. For more info contact the 

Alzheimer’s Society, Castle Heights, 72 Maid Marion Way, 

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nottsdass@alzheimers.org.uk. Free service. Free parking & 

refreshments are available. 

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in 

meeting, the 2nd Wednesday monthly at Brookfields Garden 

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with a friendly group of people affected by MS including 

carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up 

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sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, 

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Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? 

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support as a sibling. To register visit www.sibs.org.uk 

Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help 

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more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368 

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service providing high quality affordable counselling for 

anyone 16+ in Notts. Accredited services include individual, 

couples & employer assistance counselling. For more info: 

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. 

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 

Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone 

affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who 

would like to meet with others who have shared similar 

experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood 

Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 

8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com 

Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal 

Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely 

with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We 

also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, 

clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed 

events. For more info or support call 07459 649734. 

Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing and 

fun. Sponsored by the Royal Concert Hall (where we meet) 

& Institute of Mental Health. Every Thurs (term-time) 1pm 

-2.30pm. Only £2 (subsidised by sponsors). We welcome all 

adults especially those who may not ordinarily join a choir & 

singing ability not essential! Phone Theo on: 07752536426 

or email: theo.stickley@gmail.com 

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 info either ring Self Help UK on 

0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk 

Nottingham Self Help Group for People who 

Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood 

Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177. 


Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & 

Internal Pouch Support Group - a self help group for 

people with these medical conditions. For more information 

please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk 

Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf 

social group every Monday 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes 

on Tuesdays (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for 

deaf/hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 

0516, text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk 

Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of mental 

health services in Notts & their carers. Gateway Drop In, 

for mutual support, info, occasional outings and talks at St 

Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 

3.30pm. For more info e: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com 

or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com 

Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - for 

anyone affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to 

enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting + buffet lunch 11am - 

1pm, 2nd Sat at Southwell. E: overtherainbowuk@gmail.com 

or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 

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 

Tues monthly - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 

3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com 

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. 

Run Talk Run - a running group where we chat about 

mental health. Every Sunday beginning at The Bridge 

Sandwich Bar, Victoria Embankment, NG2 2JY at 10am. 

Contact Maisie Cropley on 07717 007023 for more details. 

Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport 

Scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys 

for appointments & social activities, for people who find it 

difficult to use public transport, taxis & with no access to a 

car. Volunteer drivers always needed. For more info call 0115 

969 9060 or email: transport@rushcliffecvs.org.uk 

Rushcliffe All Ears Group - are you affected by 

hearing loss, tinnitus or balance issues? 3rd Tues monthly at 

Epperstone Court, Epperstone Rd, NG2 7QR:10.30am - 12noon. 

Enjoy a cuppa & a chat. Speakers & outings, hearing aid 

maintenance by professional every 5 mths. For info or advice 

call Jennifer: 0115 981 4077 or email: jenniferletts@live.co.uk 

ot text/phone: 07746 168433 or Self Help UK: 0115 911 1661 

Rushcliffe Diabetes Support Group - do you have 

type 2 diabetes or have been recently diagnosed? Our self 

help group shares advice, information & experiences. We 

meet on 4th Wednesday monthly, 10.30am - 12.30pm at 

Edwalton Golf Centre, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AS. 

£2.50 per session. Tea & coffee inc. For more info call John 

Burnett on 07814 924670 or john_burnett64@hotmail.co.uk 

SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control 

over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led 

meetings held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat 

mornings. For details please visit www.smartrecovery.org. 

uk/ or contact Self Help UK Information Line 0115 911 1661 

(Mon-Fri 9am-1pm) or e: info@selfhelp.org.uk 

Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles 

disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should 

not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT 

it to the police on 101. 

The Wolfpack Project - a Nottingham based support 

group reaching out to younger people & adults (16-50) 

to help reduce loneliness & social isolation through our 

Buddy Scheme (online, telephone and/or face-to-face). 

Contact: hello@thewolfpackproject.org.uk or visit www. 

thewolfpackproject.org.uk 

Trent Bridge Parkinson’s Cafe - where people living 

with Parkinson’s (inc. partners, carers, friends) meet in 

an informal setting for conversation, laughter, friendship 

& mutual support. Any age, any stage. 10am-12noon, 

last Tues every month (ex.Dec). Welbeck Banqueting 

Hall, Welbeck Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 7QW. Email: 

trentbridgeparkinsonscafe@gmail.com 

West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis 

- monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. 

We support people with all types of arthritis & invite 

interesting & informative speakers to our meetings. We 

also organise day trips twice a year & join together for New 

Year lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 07743 557137 or 

lorrainesalt81@gmail.com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257 

West Bridgford Shopmobility - a charity helping 

people with mobility problems to move easily around the 

shops & attractions of West Bridgford. Short-term hire 

scheme for scooters/wheelchairs also available. Call 

us on 0115 981 5451, find us on Facebook or at www. 

wbshopmobility.co.uk or visit us behind West Bridgford 

library on Mon, Wed & Fri. 


Would you 

like to make a 

difference? 

Do you have time to support families with 

young children? 

Would you like to access training and learn 

new skills? 

If it is yes to the above questions why not 

volunteer for Home-Start Nottingham? 

If you are a parent or grandparent we are 

looking to recruit home visiting volunteers 

to visit families in Nottingham City, Gedling, 

Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Ashfield areas. 

Home-Start Nottingham are also looking 

to recruit Trustees with various skills and 

experience. 

For more information about the above 

opportunities contact 0115 962 4262 or 

email us on info@home-startnottingham. 

org.uk 

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£3,200 

For the affordable funeral, telephone 

0115 987 1237 

We are an independent company with experienced 

staff and a fresh approach to the funeral business. 

We offer an affordable, inclusive funeral with three 

basic options as well as a bespoke funeral tailored to 

your requirements. 

We can be contacted 24 hours a day to support and 

advise you on all aspects of a funeral when bereaved 

individuals are at their most vulnerable. 

Our pre-paid funeral plans reflect the price of our 

inclusive options plus a small admin fee from the 

funeral plan company. 

nottinghamshirefuneralservice@gmail.com 

11 Bexon Court, Foxhill Rd, Carlton, NG4 1SQ 


annie chadburn cuts off her 

locks for her father 

by Maggie’s Nottingham 

the disabled artists 

network (dan) 

by Ravinder Kaur 

In October Annie Chadburn took on the brave 

challenge of cutting off 13 inches of her hair to 

raise an amazing £2k for Maggie’s Nottingham. 

When Annie and her family first visited the centre, 

like most they were unsure what to expect. “We 

weren’t sure what Maggie’s was before our first visit 

but it was so friendly and welcoming, a place we felt 

we could just pop into for support or advice, when 

we needed it. Since our first visit, we have visited 

Maggie’s as a family, it’s a great place to meet other 

people who know what you’re going through.” 

Annie’s dad used the centre for support when he 

was first diagnosed; he attended the men’s support 

group and also found comfort in one to one support 

sessions with our cancer support specialists. 

Thanks to people like Annie raising this incredible 

amount, we can continue to offer cancer support to 

those who need it. 

Maggie’s Nottingham offers free emotional and 

practical support to anyone with cancer, for as long 

as they need it. Cancer affects not only the person 

diagnosed, but also their loved ones, so we offer our 

support to them too. 

If you would like to find out more about us or would 

like to raise funds for Maggie’s Nottingham, please 

come and see us in the centre, we are based on the 

Nottingham City Hospital Grounds, close to gate 3 or 

contact us on: 0115 924 6211 or via email: Shannon. 

taylor@maggiescentres.org 

As a war veteran, Nottingham resident, Villayat 

‘Wolf’ Sunkmanitu travelled the East Midlands in 

2013-2014 with an exhibition ‘Living with PTSD’, 

using poetry and photography to show how he 

escaped the chains of PTSD. 

During the exhibition he met many civilians and 

veterans alike with PTSD and other mental health 

issues. Villayat realised that neither civilians or 

veterans were receiving adequate support. In fact, he 

received no support until 12 years after finishing his 

two year tour of duty in Northern Ireland in 1985. 

Villayat encompassed both groups of people within 

his projects all of which are run through Facebook: 

Wolf International Poetry Exhibition and Wolf 

Photography International Camera Club as well as: 

Disabled Artists Network – A support group for 

disabled artists (mental and physical) and nondisabled 

artists to exhibit their art to promote a 

sense of well being. They meet regularly on Friday 

evenings at Tesco Bulwell Extra, Nottingham. 

Veterans Support Group – Veterans meet up for 

a discounted breakfast at Tesco Bulwell Extra and 

chat about anything and everything. The project 

also provides free listening ear/counselling and fast 

track referral into the NHS system. Veterans are 

encouraged to take part in the art activities too. 

You can find out more about the projects on 

his website: www.wolf-photography.com or via 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Wolf.Photographer 


welcome to a new decade 

by Helen Jones 

Well here we are at the doorstep 

of another new decade. Where did 

the last one go? And where will 

the next ten years take you? 

Within the world of employment we have seen huge 

changes since 2010. If you’re not active on social 

media today do you even exist? 

The days of being chained to your desk are long 

gone – flexible, agile working is offered by many 

employers. 

Shared parental leave was also introduced in 2015 

which is a huge (and welcome) leap forward in terms 

of recognising that both parents have a part to play 

in the early years. 

In my volunteer role with a local secondary school 

I am delighted to see that careers provision is 

gradually being given the importance it deserves. 

Still woefully underfunded, I’ve seen a definite 

move toward engaging with outside organisations 

to seek the expertise and support required. This is 

the only way to tackle the skills gap – by effective 

communication between employers and education 

providers at all levels. 

Having stated all of the above, as an employer, the 

progress I’m most satisfied with is the recognition 

within the workplace that mental health matters. 

There is an awareness that definitely wasn’t there ten 

years ago. Depression and anxiety is real for a large 

proportion of the working population on a daily basis. 

Talking about it can only help. 

As I write, Brexit is still undecided and there are many 

other challenges facing us over the next decade. We 

must face those challenges head on with common 

sense and positivity. 

On behalf of myself and all my colleagues here at 

SOLOS we wish you a very Happy Christmas and a 

peaceful New Year. 

DOGLOST: REUNITING DOGS WITH 

THEIR OWNERS 

by DogLost 

DogLost is the UK’s 

largest FREE lost and 

found dog service. It’s 

an amazing resource for 

anyone who has lost or 

found a dog. 

DogLost boasts an impressive track record in 

reuniting dogs with their owners. The non-profit 

organisation has provided free assistance to dog 

owners nationwide since 2002, helping to reunite 

around 80,000 dogs. Its automated alerts and poster 

generation is supported by a network of volunteers 

who offer advice and support on the ground as well 

as the website. It works closely with the police, dog 

wardens and rescues and it is at the forefront of 

fighting back against the rising crime of dog theft. 

It’s free to join this national community of thousands 

of dog owners and volunteers. Simply register as a 

member to receive alerts of dogs missing in your 

area. 

Anyone who has lost or found a dog can 

see our handy guides of actions to take 

here: www.facebook.com/DogLostUk/ 

posts/2432431010212795 

Our website is: www.doglost.co.uk 

Or you can call: 0844 800 3220 


Useful Information 

Rushcliffe Borough Council......0115 981 9911 

Notts County Council...............0300 500 8080 

Leisure Centres 

Rushcliffe Arena......................0115 981 4027 

Libraries 

West Bridgford Library.............0115 981 6506 

Police........................................101 

QMC Hospital..........................0115 924 9924 

City Hospital...........................0115 969 1169 

NHS Direct................................111 

Tax Credits..............................0345 300 3900 

Emergency Utilities 

Electric.....................................0800 404090 

Gas..........................................0800 111 999 

Water......................................0800 783 4444 

National Rail Enquiries..............03457 484950 

Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070 

Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000 

DVLA........................................08444 530118 

Local Community Centres/Village Halls 

Lutterell Hall............................0115 914 8553 

Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion............0115 914 8553 

West Parks Sports Pavilion.......0115 914 8553 

Gamston Community Hall.........0115 914 8553 

Gresham Sports Park & Pav.....0115 914 8553 

Market Days 

West Bridgford Farmers Market, Central Avenue, 

8.30 - 13.30. 2nd & 4th Saturday, monthly. 

We now publish and distribute 

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and businesses every two months 

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Cotgrave Forest Walk 

Walk distance: about 4 miles 

Difficulty: Easy - but remember to bring your wellies 

as the paths get extremely muddy! 

Pub stop: None 

Walks With Emily & Friends 

Starting point: Lambing Gap Lane (free parking) 

This walk can get very muddy during wet weather, 

but the views over Nottingham and Trent Valley are 

worth getting a bit mucky for. 

Cotgrave Forest itself is owned privately and 

although there are public footpaths and bridleways 

throughout, there are signs advising shooting takes 

place there, so it is a good idea to keep your dog 

on a lead if you haven’t yet mastered a good recall. 

Turn right at the sign and walk back into Cotgrave 

Forest. Follow this track until you reach the fork in 

the road again. Go round the left hand bend and 

follow the road round until you are back to the 

starting point. 

Follow Lambing Lane down in the car until the road 

bends to the right, here you will find a layby with 

space to park your car. 

When you have parked up, follow the public 

bridleway sign down past a green barrier to the 

right of the forest. Follow the path until it reaches 

a fork in the road. Turn left and follow it downhill 

and over a stream. 

To download the Ordnance Survey map route, and for 

more dog walks around the Nottinghamshire area and 

beyond: 

visit www.greatbritishdogwalks.com 

Follow us on social media for updates: 

Facebook: @greatbritishdogwalks 

Instagram: @greatbritishdogwalks 

Twitter: @gbdogwalks 

Continue on this path until you find yourself leaving 

the forest and at the village of Clipston you’ll pass 

a large farm shop- Harkers- which is open Tuesday 

– Saturday. 

Go straight down the road (ignoring all other roads 

to the left) until it bends to the right and goes 

slightly downhill (this is a public road so watch out 

for cars). Keep a look out for a restricted byway 

sign on the right and follow it through an open 

field. 

Keeping to the right of the field, walk to the top of 

the hill and carry on down a farm track. Keep on 

this track until you reach a crossroads (about 3/4 

mile). Then turn right. Cross a stream and carry on 

walking until you read a bridleway sign to the right. 


Aerial Services 

Phil Chapman 47 

Air Conditioning/Warm Units 

Richer Air 34 

Appliance Repairs 

Nottingham Appliance Repairs 47 

Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms 

Gliderobes 37 

Shower Doctor UK 57 

Sliding Door Wardrobes Ltd 61 

Blinds/Curtains/Shutters 

Bella Blinds 50 

Building Services 

A Holmes Building Services Limited 34 

Claim-Build 54 

Notts Building & Roofing Ltd 65 

Premier Building & Roofing 71 

Pure Brickwork Limited 44 

Trent Building & Roofing Ltd 67 

Business Support Services 

Ladybay HR 83 

RS Media 84 

Veriflyers 84 

Car/Van Sales 

t.i.m.uk motors 51 

Care/Support Services 

Home -Start Nottingham 89 

Chimney Sweeps 

Homesweep 57 

Christmas Events 

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham 12 

National Ice Centre 13 

Wollaton Hall & Deer Park 11 

Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop 16 

Day Nurseries/Pre-Schools 

Hollies Day Nursery 1,96 

Ryan House Day Nursery 4 

Design & Print 

Nottingham Sign Shop 84 

Domestic Services 

Chewings Services 34 

Dust Busters 31 

MJ Cleaning 34 

Drainage/Pipe Clearance 

ADK Drains Ltd 55 

Electrical Services 

Doctor Electrical 35 

Faraday Electrics Ltd 43 

GEC Ltd 57 

HHS Electrical 45 

Employment Opportunities 

Neil Codd Training 83 

Estate/Letting Agents 

Tristram’s Sales & Lettings 66 

Fencing/Gates 

360 Fencing 31 

Beechdale Fencing Ltd 40 

Sherborne Fencing 67 

Trev’s Concrete and Fencing 34 

NG2 Index of Advertisers 

Fireplaces/Woodburners 

Kimberley Fireplaces & Stoves 68 

Stonebridge Fireplaces 45 

Flooring/Carpets 

Edward James Flooring 5 

Kings Carpets 3 

The Little Carpet Company 52,53 

Funeral Services 

Nottinghamshire Funeral Service 89 

Further Education 

Language Tuition Nottingham 82 

Nottingham College 74 

Garage Doors/Repairs 

JB Doors Ltd 36 

Garden Buildings 

Arctic Cabins 32 

Crusoe Garden Rooms Limited 41 

Garden Retail 

Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop 16 

Garden Services 

Eley’s Gardening & Landscaping 67 

Littlegreen Landscapes 59 

Treewise & Total Landscape 31 

Groundwork Services 

B & P Paving 58 

Buffalo Driveways 48,49 

Drop Kerb Specialist 35 

Hardcore Construction 35 

James Joseph 64 

Next Generation Home Improvements 39 

Hair & Beauty 

Angels Twelve 29 

Handyman Services 

S & A Property Maintenance 47 

SR External Property Care 31 

Kids Activities 

Kiddy Krav 25 

Loft Conversions/Ladders 

More Than Loft Ladders 54 

Medical Research 

NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research 24 

Medical Services 

New U Clinic 89 

Mobility Aids 

Advantage Social Enterprise CIC 85 

Oven Cleaning/Repairs 

Ovenu 36 

Painting & Decorating 

Chris Decorating Services 43 

James Painting & Decorating 35 

Mike Conrad Decorating 57 

Paul Tinsley Decorating 47 

Whites Painting & Decorating 73 

Pest Control 

Expel Pest 67 

Photography 

Photolux Ltd 17 

Plastering Services 

Matt The Plasterer 57 

Paul James Plastering Services 44 

Plumbing & Heating 

Corkys Heating Services 57 

M Church Plumbing & Heating Ltd 59 

MS Waterworks Ltd 64 

Nottingham Combi Services 34 

RB Heating & Gas Services 67 

Sayer Plumbing & Heating 44 

Stonebridge Heating Centre 55 

Private Tutors 

First Class Learning 25 

Pubs/Bars 

The Radcliffe 19 

Removals/Man & Van 

ACS Removals 55 

Roofing Services 

Nottingham No Leak Roofing 34 

Notts Roofing Services Ltd 44 

T Edgar & Son Joinery & Roofing 73 

WR Leivers 59 

Security Services 

Ideal Alarms 31,65 

Solid Fuel 

Fernwood Fuels Ltd 2 

Tree Services 

Charnwood Trees 61 

HD Tree & Gardening Services 45 

Jack Glenn Tree & Gardening Services 64 

Tindle Tree Care 55 

Weedon’s Tree Surgery 43 

Venues/Days Out 

Twin Lakes 75 

Wollaton Hall & Deer Park 11 

Windows/Doors/Conservatories 

A & M Windows 43 

Apollo Windows 69 

Architectural Windows and Glazing Ltd 60 

Bridgford Carports & Conservatories 7 

DJF Glazing 35 

Fearns of Carlton 9 

Fixaglaze 54 

KLG Rutland 33 

West Bridgford Glass 70

WEST BRIDGFORD POLICE STATION 

Rectory Rd, West Bridgford 

NG2 6BN 

Neighbourhood Policing Insp. 

Inspector Craig Berry 

Neighbourhood Policing Sgt. 

Sgt 2302 Sarah Merrall 

101 Ext 310 2302 

WEST BRIDGFORD TEAM 

PCSO 9651 Lisa Bee 

Tel: 07525 226404 

PCSO 8094 Jane Barker 

Tel: 07702 141575 

PCSO 8133 Lee Sampson 

Tel: 07702 141707 

PCSO 9819 Vee Mawer 

Tel: 07702 141778 

PCSO 4781 Jodie Turner 

Tel: 07824 457222 

Visit us online: 

www.nottinghamshire.police.uk 

Email: 

Rushcliffe.northpa@nottinghamshire. 

pnn.police.uk 

Find us on Facebook 

Find your Safer Neighbourhoods 

team by entering your postcode on 

the homepage of 

www.nottinghamshire.police.uk 

from your local neighbourhood policing inspector, 

Craig Berry.... 

We held the first LPPS (Local 

Police Priority Setting)meeting 

in October; my thanks go those 

involved in this process. The 

following priorities were agreed 

and will be addressed over the 

next 3 months. 

• Sheds and burglary issues in 

Lady Bay, Abbey and Gamston 

ward areas. 

• 

• ASB (Anti-social behaviour) in 

Cotgrave precinct. 

• 

• ASB in the Edwalton and 

Trent Bridge wards of West 

Bridgford. 

Some good work has already 

started in conjunction with the 

local Councillors and the youth 

club in Cotgrave. The Rushcliffe 

schools officer will also be 

assisting in dealing with this 

issue in Cotgrave. 

One of the local PCSO’s at 

West Bridgford has promoted 

a cycle marking scheme called 

Bike Register. The first marking 

session was arranged at the 

beginning of November in 

conjunction with our partner 

agency Rushcliffe Borough 

Council. 

Some good work in the Gamston 

area, where we have had 

problems with motorcycles 

being ridden on footpaths, a 

motor cycle has been seized 

from a 17 year old male, he 

has also been issued with a 

community protection warning 

letter under ASB legislation. 

Once again we encourage local 

residents to make an early 

call to the Notts Police Force 

control room using the 999 or 

101 system if they see anything 

suspicious in their communities.

NG2 December/January 2020

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