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Contents<br />
Christmas is coming 7<br />
What’s on at Christmas? 10-11<br />
Kids - learn and play 15<br />
Where’s Santa? 15<br />
Kids diary 16-18<br />
Eat, drink & be merry! 20<br />
Recipes 22-23<br />
A helping hand when you need it 24<br />
Helping hand directory 28-31<br />
Looking good, feeling great 34<br />
Sudoku 36<br />
Free time and what to do with it 38<br />
Community Diary 44-48<br />
Pets and their people 49<br />
Business and professional 52<br />
Home and garden 54<br />
Crossword 78<br />
Music Group Directory 84-85<br />
For Sale 98-99<br />
Useful information and puzzle solutions 100<br />
Index/List of advertisers 102<br />
The views expressed in articles and advertisements published in<br />
this edition of the magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the<br />
publisher.<br />
Whilst every effort is taken to ensure accuracy in the publication, we<br />
cannot accept any responsibility for any error or omissions that may<br />
have occurred, or any consequence arising from this publication.<br />
All facts, figures and contact details are correct to the best of our<br />
knowledge at the time of going to press.<br />
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Deadline<br />
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What’s on this<br />
Christmas?<br />
Christmas at Chatsworth: up to 5th Jan. Adults<br />
£25/Child £15/Family £69. A festive adventure<br />
following in the footsteps of explorers Phileas<br />
Fogg & Amelia Earhart.<br />
Visit www.chatsworth.org to book.<br />
Winter Wonderland: up to 31st Dec at Old Market<br />
Square. Rides, bars & Bavarian style stalls. Ice<br />
skating, toboggan slide, rides and attractions.<br />
See www.whatsonnottingham.com to book the<br />
ice bar and skating.<br />
Sleeping Beauty Panto: 22nd Nov –11th Jan at<br />
Nottingham Playhouse. Call: 0115 941 9419.<br />
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk<br />
Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop: will be<br />
transformed into a magical wonderland for<br />
Christmas: every weekend from 24th Nov-16th<br />
Dec 10am-5pm. Free entry. Woodthorpe Grange<br />
Park. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com<br />
West Bridgford Christmas Lights Switch On:<br />
26th Nov. 10am - 6pm.Lights switch on at 5pm<br />
followed by firework finale. Free family day out.<br />
Central Ave, West Bridgford.<br />
Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On: Tuesday<br />
26 November. 6pm - 8pm. Along Nottingham Rd.<br />
Christmas with John Robertson: 29th Nov. 12<br />
noon at The Cross Keys, NG1 2GJ. 3 course<br />
dinner & Q&A. £40pp. To book 0115 941 7898.<br />
Humbug! A killer Christmas Carol at the<br />
National Justice Museum: selected Thurs,<br />
Fri & Sat evenings from 29th Nov-21st Dec.<br />
£39.99 pp. Tickets include arrival mulled wine,<br />
murder mystery tour & 3 course meal. Tel: 0115<br />
9939822.<br />
Christmas Cruises: 3hr evening cruise includes<br />
2 course carvery, all-inclusive bar (t & c’s apply)<br />
& resident DJ. 2½ hour daytime cruise inc.<br />
Christmas lunch. Available from end of Nov up to<br />
& inc. 23rd Dec. Call Princess River Cruises for<br />
details 0115 9100 400/401.<br />
Cinderella panto: 30th Nov-5th Jan. Mansfield<br />
Palace Theatre. 01623 633133.<br />
www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk<br />
Aladdin: 30th Nov-15th Dec at Nottingham Arts<br />
Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the<br />
box office: 0115 947 6096.<br />
A Very Victorian Christmas: Nottingham<br />
Industrial Museum. Sat 30 Nov-Sun1 Dec. 11am-<br />
4pm. £3 adult, £2 conc. U16s free. Wollaton Hall<br />
& Deer Park, NG8 2AE.<br />
A Storybook Christmas at Newstead Abbey: Fri,<br />
Sat & Sun & school holidays from 30 Nov - 5 Jan.<br />
Various admission prices. Enjoy the magic of a<br />
truly festive Christmas. More info & times: www.<br />
whatsonnottingham.com or call 0115 8763100.<br />
Christmas afternoon teas: at Newstead Abbey<br />
and Wollaton Hall. Weekends from 30 Nov. For<br />
prices and more details visit www.gigantic.com<br />
A Woodland Christmas at Wollaton Hall: 30th<br />
Nov-5th Jan. Explore the beautiful Elizabethan<br />
mansion. Weekends up to 22 Dec. Enjoy<br />
Christmas markets & festive fayre. More info &<br />
times: www.whatsonnottingham.com<br />
Cinderella panto: 30th Nov-5th Jan at the<br />
Theatre Royal. Tickets £14-£38.50. To book<br />
www.trch.co.uk or tel: 0115 9895555<br />
The Snow Dragon: 30th Nov-31st Dec at<br />
Lakeside Arts. Suitable for ages 3+. £8.50-£10.<br />
Tel:0115 8467777 or www.lakesidearts.org.uk<br />
for more info.<br />
Christmas & it’s traditions with Dr Patrick<br />
Harding: Sun 1st Dec 3-4pm. £10 pp. Creswell<br />
Craggs. Book through Eventbrite or call 01909<br />
720378.<br />
Too Many Cooks at Christmas: 1st Dec. 2 & 4pm.<br />
By the HandMade Theatre. Bonington Theatre.<br />
Arnold. For more info:<br />
www.boningtontheatre.co.uk
Hucknall Christmas Festival: Hucknall market<br />
place. Wednesday 4 <strong>December</strong> 4pm-8pm.<br />
An evening with Michael Bublè: 6th-7th Dec.<br />
Motorpoint Arena. 6-11pm. Tel: 0843 373 3000<br />
or visit: www.motorpointarenanottingham.com<br />
Too Many Cooks: 7th Dec at 12 noon.<br />
Handmade Theatre Co. at Mansfield Central<br />
Library. Suit ages 3-7 and families. Tickets<br />
£5. Tel: 01623 677200 or visit: www.<br />
mansfieldpalace.co.uk<br />
Christmas at The Malt Cross: 7th Dec at<br />
7.30pm. Tickets £8. Ages 14+.NG1 1FG.<br />
Booking essential.Visit:www.wegottickets.<br />
com/event/468518<br />
Nottingham Harmonic Choir-Messiah: 7th Dec.<br />
7-10pm. Royal Concert Hall. £15-24. To book:<br />
0115 9895555 or visit www.trch.co.uk<br />
Christmas Tales by the fire: 8th Dec. 2.30pm.<br />
Join the Woolly Tellers for ‘Dark Tales and Dire<br />
Deeds’ at The Malt Cross, NG1 1FG. Age 11+.<br />
£8. Booking essential at www.wegottickets.<br />
com/event/468522<br />
Patching’s Carol Concert: 8th Dec at 7.30pm.<br />
With Sinfonia Chorale. Tickets £8.50 each. Tel:<br />
0115 965 3479.<br />
Pinocchio: 11th Dec-4th Jan at Nottingham<br />
Playhouse. Call: 0115 941 9419. www.<br />
nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk<br />
Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 6pm Thurs<br />
12th Dec at St Barnabas Cathedral. NG1 5AE.<br />
For tickets www.maggiescentres.org.uk/<br />
Nottingham or 0115 924 6211.<br />
A West End Christmas: 12th Dec at The Royal<br />
Concert Hall. All your West End favourites. Box<br />
office 0115 989 5555 or visit: www.trch.co.uk<br />
Winter Family Fun Weekends: National Ice<br />
Centre. 14 & 15 and 21 & 22 <strong>December</strong>. 11am<br />
- 4pm. Festive arts & crafts, face painting,<br />
Santa’s grotto. Foam parties on 21 Dec only.<br />
0843 373 3000 or www.national-ice-centre.com<br />
Nottingham Santa Run & Walk: 14th Dec<br />
9.30am - 11.30am. Holme Pierrepont. For more<br />
info visit www.funsantarun.co.uk<br />
Flying High Theatre presents The Wizard<br />
of Oz: 14th Dec at 7pm. Bonington Theatre,<br />
Arnold. 0115 956 0733.<br />
CBeebies Christmas Show: 14th Dec 2pm<br />
& 15th Dec 11am. Hansel & Gretel(u) at<br />
Bonington Theatre,. Arnold. Visit www.<br />
boningtontheatre.co.uk<br />
ROH LIVE Christmas Special: The Nutcracker<br />
(U): 17th Dec. Bonington Theatre Arnold. Tel:<br />
0115 9560733 to book.<br />
Arnold Community Cinema: Lost Christmas<br />
(U): 17th <strong>December</strong> at 7.30pm. Free<br />
admission. St Mary’s Church, Arnold.<br />
www.stmarysarnold.org.uk<br />
The Hallè Christmas Concert: 17th Dec at The<br />
Royal Concert Hall. A lively mix of classics<br />
& Christmas favourites. Box office 0115 989<br />
5555 or visit: www.trch.co.uk<br />
Nottingham Organ Society’s Christmas variety<br />
show: 18th Dec. Bonington Theatre Arnold. Tel:<br />
0115 9560733 to book.<br />
Christmas Carol Concert: Thurs 19th Dec,<br />
Bolsover Castle. 6.30-8.30pm. Carols sung by<br />
Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir. Tickets from<br />
£10-15.To book & for more info tel: 0370 333<br />
1183.<br />
The Magic of Motown: 20th Dec. Motorpoint<br />
Arena. Tel: 0843 373 3000 or visit www.<br />
motorpointarenanottingham.com<br />
Five Star Swing at Christmas: 23rd Dec<br />
7.30pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Visit: www.<br />
boningtontheatre.co.uk<br />
Christmas Eve Carol Service: 24th Dec at 7pm.<br />
St Mary’s Church, High Pavement. Free entry.<br />
Grandpa’s Great Escape: Christmas Arena<br />
Spectacular: Monday 30 <strong>December</strong> 1pm<br />
& 4pm. Tickets from £40.40. Motorpoint<br />
Arena. Tel: 0843 373 3000 or visit www.<br />
motorpointarenanottingham.com<br />
Sinfonia Viva New Year’s Eve Gala: 31<br />
<strong>December</strong>. 6pm at The Royal Concert Hall. Box<br />
office 0115 989 5555 or visit: www.trch.co.uk<br />
New Year’s Eve Murder at the Masquerade!:<br />
31 Dec. 7pm-10pm. National Justice Museum.<br />
Tickets £27.95. Over 18s. 0115 952 0555
The<br />
Christmas<br />
Present Tale<br />
We have never been an extravagant present<br />
giving family and every year I dread the whole<br />
present buying shenanigans. I know I am a<br />
miserable old Grinch but I can’t help it, along<br />
with an aversion to cleaning, it’s genetic...<br />
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Inevitably one of us will end up with a CD of<br />
whale mating calls (usually Gary, thankfully!)<br />
or a microwavable pillow stuffed with cherry<br />
pips (yes that really was a thing).<br />
Another recent corker (pun intended) was<br />
a wine tasting evening for four (also given<br />
to Gary). It sounded great. Free wine and<br />
the promise of a complimentary bottle at the<br />
end of the night. We persuaded two mates<br />
(who don’t have naughty dogs) to host the<br />
evening. I have to say it was one of the<br />
most cringe worthy nights ever. Mr Vino<br />
turned up with his cool box and proceeded<br />
to give us dolls house sized samples whilst<br />
generously topping his own glass up. At the<br />
end of the evening he asked us for our order.<br />
Tumbleweed blew across the fl oor... to fill the<br />
crashing silence I foolishly asked how much<br />
for a bottle...the cheapest was about £19,<br />
minimum order of 12!!! Cue more tumbleweed<br />
and stifl ed giggling. Then Mr Vino turned<br />
nasty as he was ushered out by my poor<br />
friend who hasn’t invited us back since.<br />
Every year there are always smellies and<br />
pants. I usually get a gift set of talc and<br />
soap (does anyone even use these toiletries<br />
anymore?). To make matters worse it is<br />
usually lavender scented. Not being funny<br />
but I’m not 90 yet (although by the end of<br />
Christmas I usually look and feel it). And then<br />
we get to the comedy pants (Gary again)...<br />
Always hilariously over-sized and usually<br />
with some super hero theme. However, when<br />
these start to be worn on a daily basis (as<br />
pointed out by youngest son), they are no<br />
longer remotely funny and you know it’s time<br />
for a trip to M&S.<br />
Once the presents are purchased they must<br />
be wrapped. Sitting cross legged on the<br />
bedroom fl oor surrounded by paper, sellotape<br />
and weirdly shaped gifts (why do I do that?)<br />
I take a deep breath and begin, consuming<br />
at least one chocolate orange in the process<br />
(sorry dad, I’ll get you another one). Which<br />
reminds me, a couple of years ago my dad<br />
really excelled himself by wrapping presents<br />
up in tin foil as he couldn’t be arsed to get<br />
wrapping paper...and you wonder where I get<br />
it from!<br />
I will end on a note about cards. Why buy<br />
Christmas cards for your nearest and dearest<br />
when you can use the British Red Cross<br />
freebies that come through the post? Yes<br />
boys, I know...<br />
I hope you all get what you wish for (and<br />
plenty besides).<br />
Merry Christmas.<br />
© Ali Wale
TOP IDEA<br />
Put your Christmas tree top decoration on before you<br />
start decorating your tree. It is easier and a lot safer –<br />
no ladders.<br />
D Denbo<br />
SAVE THE END<br />
To save losing the end of the sellotape, slip a<br />
paperclip over the end.<br />
M Smith<br />
FRUIT COOLER<br />
Cat’s Crackers<br />
Top Tips<br />
Freeze grapes and then add them to chill your wine<br />
without watering it down.<br />
J Timson<br />
TopJokes<br />
I’ve read so many horrible things about drinking<br />
recently that I made a firm New Year’s resolution:<br />
No more reading!<br />
R Jang<br />
If you’re going to buy your child an apple product<br />
for Christmas don’t go to a big department store,<br />
try the local green grocery store and you can<br />
connect them to orange at the same time.<br />
H Severn<br />
What is Santa’s favourite pizza?<br />
One that’s deep-pan, crisp and even!<br />
H Eleigh<br />
The one thing women don’t want to find in their<br />
stockings on Christmas morning is their husband!<br />
Y Hayward<br />
TREE RESCUER<br />
WINNING ENTRY<br />
How do you find Will Smith in the snow?<br />
Look for the fresh prints! - B Fred<br />
If your tree is looking thin, there is no need to splash<br />
out on a new one. Simply buy some dark green tinsel<br />
and twist it round the tree to give the impression of<br />
fuller branches.<br />
E Jordanou<br />
DON’T MINCE AROUND<br />
rs<br />
Making Christmas pies, but have no time? Buy a<br />
top quality jar of mincemeat then add brandy and a<br />
handful of luxurious fruits to give it that homemade<br />
touch.<br />
E Horner<br />
My Christmas decorations are inflatable. I’m<br />
forever blowing baubles.<br />
C Walker<br />
Why does santa have 3 gardens?<br />
So he can ho-ho-ho!<br />
D Lands<br />
What do you call an elf that sings?<br />
A wrapper!<br />
B O’Regan<br />
A wonderful Christmas song told me to deck the<br />
halls…..so I did. Mr and Mrs Hall were not very<br />
happy!<br />
G Ford<br />
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It’s Christmas time. . .<br />
Hey, Christmas is here! Line up the Bing Crosby<br />
albums on the gramophone and stick a copy of<br />
It’s A Wonderful Life in the VHS player. Let’s<br />
just be really clear before we get stuck in, this is not<br />
going to be an article where I wax lyrical pining for the<br />
good old days when Christmas was much better than<br />
it is nowadays. Quite the opposite in fact, Christmas<br />
today is great albeit a bit different to when I was a lad.<br />
And just so we all remain friends Christmas in my<br />
house doesn’t start until Bing Crosby goes on the Spotify<br />
playlist and It’s A Wonderful Life gets a dusted off DVD<br />
case (yes, I still own DVD’s). So what’s changed then?<br />
Obviously the advent of being married with children<br />
means that I get to have new traditions. Some of these<br />
are shaped by my own upbringing, others by my wife’s,<br />
and the rest we’ve made up ourselves with the kids.<br />
When I was a lad we had a very clear structure to the<br />
day. We’d wake up to stockings from Santa which would<br />
be opened before the sun rose. Once we’d all eaten our<br />
chocolate oranges we’d head downstairs for breakfast<br />
and with that tucked away we’d help mum prepare<br />
lunch. With this set we’d get dressed and head to church<br />
for the Christmas Day service. Having completed the<br />
formalities we’d return home to our set familial tasks.<br />
My job, as the youngest, was to take the presents from<br />
under the tree and sort them into piles for the various<br />
family members. Then, the dinner…<br />
Our Christmas dinner had all the trimmings, nothing<br />
unusual there. A hearty family feast was had by all.<br />
After our lunch we’d have to clear back and do the<br />
dishes. Then, with that behind us the coffee and biscuits<br />
would come out and we’d finally start to unwrap the<br />
presents. At 3pm precisely we’d have to pause whatever<br />
we were doing and watch the Queen’s speech. With that<br />
done it was time to tune into the big Christmas movie<br />
(usually James Bond) and we’d sit back and finally let<br />
our lunch digest.<br />
But that wasn’t the end of it, come 5 o’clock the tea<br />
trolley would be wheeled in with a full cheeseboard,<br />
a freshly cooked ham and an assortment of crackers.<br />
Don’t mind if I do thanks! And yes, I’ll have a glass of<br />
red wine while I’m at it.<br />
At this point, those of us that were still awake would<br />
start bartering for who got to choose the evening movie.<br />
We’d rarely agree on what to watch, but somehow a<br />
successful negotiation would take place that could<br />
teach the UN a thing or two and at least a couple of<br />
us would be happy. At some point on this journey the<br />
sherry would get opened and after half a small glass<br />
mum would probably be tipsy and start doing Billy<br />
Connelly impressions.<br />
And then, eventually, we’d head off to bed ready to start<br />
again on Boxing Day when we either visited relatives or<br />
they came to us and we started all over again.<br />
Nowadays we don’t do half of this, for one thing we<br />
don’t even eat turkey (the kids just don’t like it). But we<br />
have created our own traditions and the big day has a<br />
rhythm that is unique to us and takes the best bits of<br />
what both my wife and I value. Whilst neither of us are<br />
religious we view this time of year as an opportunity to<br />
celebrate our family and friends and not take any of it<br />
for granted.<br />
So happy Christmas to you all. I hope you get everything<br />
you want, and thanks for reading my articles. I hope<br />
they’ve made you laugh a little this year.<br />
*Just to address the elephant in the room, I am well aware<br />
that the Christmas I described in this article may be the<br />
most middle class thing I’ve ever written. I’m not even<br />
going to apologise for it. If you need me I’ll be in the east<br />
wing admiring the view.<br />
Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children<br />
who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me<br />
to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of<br />
parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!<br />
noonelikessubtitles@gmail.com<br />
Dominic Murray
Where’s Santa?<br />
Floralands - Santa’s grotto is open from Sat 30th Nov<br />
to Mon 24th Dec and includes walk through grotto,<br />
visit to see Santa, present and farm park entry* £8<br />
per child. *Childs farm park entry can be redeemed<br />
anytime up to the end of March <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Keycraft - Book tea with Santa 25th Nov – 18th Dec.<br />
Mon-Weds 3.30pm-5.30pm & Sat & Sun 2-4pm. Group<br />
and family bookings. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd,<br />
Hucknall, NG15 6EN. Call 0115 968 0003 to book.<br />
Sundown Adventure Land - The Night Before<br />
Christmas. 16th-24th Dec. Take a magical ride<br />
through the enchanted forest to visit Santa. To book<br />
tickets visit: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or<br />
call 01777 248274.<br />
Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2<br />
cruises every Sat & Sun through Dec inc. 22nd<br />
Dec. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality<br />
gift for the children (up to 12 yrs). £12.45pp. 2<br />
sailings per day (11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm).<br />
Call 0115 9100 400/401/402 to book or visit: www.<br />
princessrivercruises.co.uk<br />
The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Opens on<br />
1st -23rd Dec 10am–5pm & 24th Dec 10am–3pm.<br />
Visit Santa in his magical fairytale grotto. Breakfast<br />
with Santa 21st Dec. See website for more details<br />
and to book: www.wheelgatepark.com<br />
Conkers Winter Wonderland – Weekends 30th Nov<br />
-15th Dec. Every day 18th–24th Dec. 10.20am-8pm<br />
(5pm Xmas eve). Tickets include access to Conkers<br />
Discovery (open 10am – 6.30pm). Visit Santa’s<br />
Woodland Grotto. For tickets call: 01283 216633<br />
or book online. www.visitconkers.com/events/<br />
winterwonderland.<br />
Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Winter<br />
Wonderland from 23rd Nov–23rd Dec. Travel through<br />
the fairytale forest and ride the polar express train<br />
to see Santa in his grotto. Breakfast with Santa<br />
22nd Dec. Party in the park with Santa 14th Dec.<br />
Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book only day. For<br />
more details & to book: www.twinlakespark.co.uk<br />
An Audience with Father Christmas at Bolsover<br />
Castle – Sat 30th Nov–Sun 22nd Dec. Weekends<br />
only. 10.30am–4pm. Includes small gift. Max<br />
2 adults per child. Meet Santa as he tells tales<br />
of Christmas past. Normal admission applies.<br />
Additional charge of £5 for Santa (includes small<br />
gift). Pre-booking essential. To book call: 0370 333<br />
1181.<br />
Oceans of Fun - You can have breakfast<br />
with Santa on 21st Dec. 9.30am–11.30am.<br />
£5.95 per child. Includes breakfast, visit & gift<br />
from Santa. Toddler Christmas party on 18th Dec<br />
- 10am-12noon (£7). Christmas party with Elsa &<br />
Anna. 17th Dec. 4pm-5.45pm (£8). Includes visit<br />
from Santa. For more info call 0115 963 3961.<br />
Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his Ice Age<br />
Grotto. Weekends 30th Nov/1st Dec, 6th/7th Dec &<br />
14th/15th Dec. 11am - 4pm. £4.50 inc. gift. 01909<br />
720378<br />
White Post Christmas - Santa will be in residence<br />
Tues-Sun til 22nd Dec and then Mon 23rd & Tues<br />
24th Dec from 10am - 5pm. Includes Winter<br />
Wonderland, real reindeer, build a snowman and<br />
Nativity play. Available to book now: 01623 882977.<br />
Fish & chip supper with Santa at Rufford Country<br />
Park - Fri 6th & 13th Dec.<br />
4-6pm.<br />
£11.50 per person. To book visit:<br />
www.ruffordabbey.com or<br />
tel:<br />
01623 821338.<br />
Breakfast with Santa at<br />
Rufford - Rufford Abbey<br />
Country Park. Saturdays<br />
7th, 14th & 21st <strong>December</strong>.<br />
8.30am-10am. £11.50pp. Call<br />
to book 01623 821338.<br />
Santa Special Train Rides -<br />
weekends 30th Nov/1st Dec,<br />
7th/8th Dec, 14th/15th Dec,<br />
21st/22nd Dec & 24th Dec. Children<br />
receive a quality gift & everyone<br />
receives seasonal refreshments. For<br />
more info call 0115 940 5705. To book:<br />
www.gcrn.co.uk.<br />
Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey -<br />
Weekends 30th Nov/1st Dec, 6th/7th<br />
Dec, 14th/15th Dec & 21st/22nd Dec. For<br />
prices and to book: www.gigantic.com Car<br />
parking applies.<br />
Santa’s Grotto at Wollaton Hall - Weekends<br />
30th Nov/1st Dec, 6th/7th Dec, 14th/15th Dec<br />
& 21st/22nd Dec. For prices and to book: www.<br />
gigantic.com Car parking applies.<br />
The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry<br />
Centre – A magical Christmas trail Sat & Sun’s from<br />
30th Nov to 22nd Dec & 23rd Dec 10-4.30pm & 24th<br />
Dec 10am-4pm. Tel: 01909 569413 or visit<br />
www.butterflyhouse.co.uk
Underwood Brownies - Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm<br />
at Underwood Comm Centre. Westwood Brownies -<br />
Wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm at United Reform Church.<br />
Free Buggy Walks - with Broxtowe Sport at Colliers Wood,<br />
meet at the Horse & Groom, Moorgreen, Newthorpe, <strong>NG16</strong><br />
2FE. Every Mon: 10.30am. Get fit with other mums! To book<br />
your place visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/newmums, email:<br />
sport@broxtowe.gov.uk or call 0115 917 3572<br />
Greasley Baby and Toddler Group - a friendly group,<br />
meets Mon (term time) 9.30-11.30am, for play, singing, crafts<br />
& fun! £1 entry inc. refreshments. St Mary’s Church Hall,<br />
Greasley, <strong>NG16</strong> 2AB. For info: greasleytoddlers@yahoo.co.uk<br />
If you run a group or club for kids and you want it<br />
publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is<br />
not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free.<br />
All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150<br />
characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115<br />
9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
3rd Eastwood Beavers - Mondays 6pm-7pm; 3rd<br />
Eastwood Cubs - Mondays 7pm - 8.30pm; 3rd Eastwood<br />
Scouts - Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm. All meet at Plumtree Hall,<br />
Church St, Eastwood, <strong>NG16</strong> 3BS. For more info call Nikki<br />
Perkins on 07767 405806<br />
Absolute Triathlon Club - swim, bike & run coaching<br />
for 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. Meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm (term<br />
time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960<br />
7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more info.<br />
Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The<br />
Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13 – 18 yrs. Monday<br />
& Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm.<br />
Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills:<br />
fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport,<br />
BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs.<br />
For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your<br />
nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645<br />
Brownies- Brownies opens up a world of exciting<br />
challenges and the opportunity to try new things and<br />
make brilliant friends. For girls ages 7-10. To join any of the<br />
groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800<br />
1695901. Nuthall Brownies - Monday 5.45pm - 7.15pm at St<br />
Patricks Church Hall. Eastwood Brownies - Monday 6pm -<br />
7.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall. Newthorpe Brownies - Monday<br />
6.30pm - 8pm at Newthorpe Baptist Church. 1st Kimberley<br />
Brownies - Monday 7pm - 8.15pm at Holy Trinity Church<br />
Hall. 2nd Kimberley Brownies - Tuesday 6pm - 7.15pm at<br />
Kettlebrook Lodge.<br />
Greasley Playgroup - every Thursday 9.30 - 11am at<br />
Greasley Community Centre, Dovecote Road, Eastwood. For<br />
0-5yrs. £2 per family. All year round, inc. school holidays.<br />
Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood.<br />
Thurs 7pm-8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm-9.45pm (seniors).<br />
1st session FREE. All welcome. For more info call Mrs Parker<br />
0115 938 6281.<br />
Hucknall Judo Club - meet Wed 7.15 - 9pm at National<br />
Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome.<br />
Girlguiding Senior Section- for young women 14 - 26.<br />
To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/<br />
interested or call 0800 1695901. Eastwood District Senior<br />
Section - Monday 7.45pm - 9.15pm at Dora Phillips Hall,<br />
Wood Street, Eastwood. Kimberley District Senior Section<br />
- meet 1st Mon at St Patricks Church Hall and 3rd Tues at<br />
Kettlebrook Lodge.<br />
Girlguiding: Guides get involved in everything from<br />
adventure sports to performing arts, travel & taking part in<br />
community action projects. For girls ages 10-14. To join any<br />
of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call<br />
0800 1695901. Eastwood Guides - Thursday 7.30pm - 9pm<br />
at Dora Phillips Hall. Greasley Guides - Monday 7.30pm -<br />
9pm at Greasley Comm Centre. Nuthall Guides - Monday<br />
7.30pm - 9pm at St Patricks Church Hall. Kimberley Guides<br />
- Tuesday 7.15pm - 8.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge.<br />
Kimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Kettlebrook<br />
Lodge, Eastwood Rd, Kimberley, <strong>NG16</strong> 2HX. Thurs 9.15am -<br />
11.00am (term time only). From birth to 5yrs. For more info<br />
call Ros on 07525 350774.<br />
Langley Mill Childcare - high quality, stimulating &<br />
flexible care from 6wks to 8 yrs old. Mon – Fri 8am - 6pm.<br />
Typical cost £17 for 4 hr session. For more info please call<br />
Sue Burnham 07944 429424.<br />
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Life + - a fun packed youth club for ages 11 yrs upwards.<br />
Fridays 8pm - 9.30pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St,<br />
Eastwood, <strong>NG16</strong> 3EP. For more info visit:<br />
www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk<br />
Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group - from birth to<br />
school age. At St Helens Church Centre, Church Lane,<br />
Selston. Every Mon (term time), 12.45pm - 2.45pm. Call Julz<br />
on 07790 037756 for more details.<br />
Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Saturday 25<br />
<strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong>: 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling<br />
Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk<br />
for more info or to book a stall.<br />
Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing?<br />
NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd,<br />
Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit:<br />
www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in. It’s great fun!<br />
Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham<br />
Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals<br />
take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior &<br />
Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham<br />
Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or<br />
admin@musicfor-everyone.org<br />
Nottingham Outlaws BMX club - coaching Saturdays:<br />
9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun<br />
(Winter). For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.<br />
co.uk or fb:Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.<br />
nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.<br />
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, NG2 4DP.<br />
T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk<br />
W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm -<br />
9.15pm.<br />
Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a<br />
woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or<br />
above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are<br />
Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more<br />
info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org<br />
Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Oct-March.<br />
Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind Est, Basford<br />
Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club<br />
Night for all ages 6.30pm-7.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Sat<br />
1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.<br />
Nuthall Boys’ & Girls Brigades - offer 5 - 18 yrs the<br />
opportunity to try out new activities, make friends & get<br />
involved in a range of challenges at Nuthall Methodist<br />
Church. Contact Janet Lander (Girls’ Brigade) 078899<br />
76342 or Peter Bales (Boys’ Brigade) 07949 102929 if you<br />
would like more information. Anchor Boys (boys 5 - 7yrs) Fri<br />
5.55pm: Junior Section (boys 7 - 11yrs) Fri 6pm: Company<br />
Section (boys 11-18yrs) Fri 7pm: Explorers (girls 5-8yrs)<br />
Wed 6pm: Juniors (girls 8 - 11yrs) Wed 6.30pm: Seniors<br />
(girls 11 - 18) Wed 6.30pm<br />
Nuthall Methodist Church Toddler Group -<br />
Nottingham Rd, Nuthall. Wed 1.30 - 3pm. Games, toys, singing<br />
& friendship. For more info call Barbara on 0115 977 1791.<br />
Nuthall Scouts, Cubs & Beavers - Scouts Wed<br />
7.30pm - 9pm, contact Jon 07507 470849. Cubs Thurs<br />
6.30pm-8pm, contact Andy 07748 937250. Beavers Thurs<br />
5.15pm-6.15pm, contact Jon 07507 470849. All groups at<br />
Ron Whitmore Scout Hut, Back Lane, Nuthall.<br />
Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St,<br />
Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for<br />
adults & cafe. Parties from £7 per child. Outdoor play area<br />
with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or<br />
call 0115 963 3961 for more info.<br />
Rainbows - being a Rainbow is all about developing<br />
self-confidence, building friendships, trying new things and<br />
having fun. For girls ages 5-7. To join any of the groups visit<br />
www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1695901.<br />
Nuthall Rainbows- Mon 5.45pm - 6.45pm at St Patricks Hall.<br />
Jacksdale Rainbows- Tues 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Jacksdale<br />
Community Centre. Kimberley Rainbows- Tues 5.45pm<br />
-6.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. 2nd Eastwood Rainbows<br />
- Wed 6pm - 7pm at Dora Phillips Hall. 1st Eastwood<br />
Rainbows - Thurs 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall.<br />
Rascals Toddler Group - Eastwood Baptist Church,<br />
Percy St, <strong>NG16</strong> 3EP, Wednesdays 1.30-3pm. Safe, happy<br />
environment for children. Cuppa for parents/carers. Toys for<br />
all ages & baby changing facilities. For more info:<br />
www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk<br />
Rumbletots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group -<br />
Rumbletots Cafe, Victoria St, Kimberley. Tues 1pm- 3pm.<br />
Free. Special offer £2.50 for tea/coffee & cake in the cafe.<br />
For more info call 0115 945 9421.<br />
Safari Badminton Club (SBC) - Kimberley Leisure<br />
Centre. For 10-18yrs. Weekly sessions of coaching & game<br />
play in a safe & friendly environment. Suit all levels. For more<br />
info call Steve Farey on 07866 691494 or email: steve@<br />
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Tanya About Town<br />
C<br />
hristmas is the most wonderful<br />
time of the year for us foodies.<br />
From a unique way to eat on the<br />
move to traditional festive fayre, there's<br />
something to tempt the tastebuds<br />
of everyone in Nottinghamshire this<br />
season, so I've come up with some<br />
tasty experiences yule love!<br />
For something really family friendly,<br />
or for big kids (like me), Ruddington<br />
Heritage Centre is offering the closest<br />
thing locally to the Polar Express.<br />
I don't know if you'll get 'hot, hot,<br />
hot chocolate' on your journey, but<br />
seasonal refreshments are promised<br />
on the magical Santa train which<br />
runs every weekend from the end of<br />
November. You'll even get a visit from<br />
the big fella himself!<br />
In the heart of Nottingham is the<br />
beautiful Winter Wonderland in the<br />
Market Square (14 Nov - 31 Dec).<br />
Search for the perfect gift from the<br />
traditional, Bavarian-style stalls, pick<br />
up delicious homemade and artisan<br />
cheeses, chutneys and chocolates. I<br />
have a tradition now of taking a break<br />
from shopping to enjoy a mulled wine<br />
or hot chocolate with Baileys at the<br />
unique Helter Skelter Bar but you can<br />
also make a full evening of it at the<br />
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ice bar.<br />
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of tales and stories that capture the<br />
imagination and the pure spirit of<br />
Christmas.<br />
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delights, fine dining, dancing and<br />
entertainment at the Jerry Green<br />
Christmas Ball at the Portland College<br />
(6 Dec). What's more you can party<br />
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raised on the evening will be going to<br />
help rescue dogs, who are currently<br />
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Enjoy a festive evening of Jazz with<br />
Campbell Bass and a 3-course set<br />
Christmas dinner at Harts Restaurant<br />
(11 Dec). The venue is also open for<br />
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Another festive Afternoon Tea that<br />
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Party Favourites<br />
As the Christmas party season approaches<br />
I think it’s always handy to have a few dishes<br />
up your sleeve that you can serve as and when<br />
people pop round.<br />
The recipe for coronation chicken was handed<br />
down to me from my mum. I remember<br />
parties where it would be the star of the show.<br />
Originally created in 1953 by Rosemary Hume<br />
and Constance Spry for the coronation of<br />
Elizabeth II, coronation chicken is still as popular<br />
today. Although there are hundreds of diff erent<br />
interpretations of this dish, the recipe I have<br />
shared is pretty close to the original. I also love<br />
this chicken served in wraps or with jacket<br />
potatoes.<br />
Talking of which, potatoes are cheap and very<br />
adaptable. Cook a few jacket spuds and before<br />
you know it you have a couple of great party<br />
dishes. Again these are very fl exible and you<br />
can add whatever takes your fancy. Let your<br />
imagination run wild and have some fun!<br />
Have a great Christmas with plenty of<br />
delicious food and drink!<br />
Ali Wale
Granny Annie’s<br />
Coronation Chicken<br />
Small onion – chopped<br />
1 tbsp olive oil<br />
2 tsp garam masala<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
1 tsp ground coriander<br />
5 tbsp red wine<br />
2 tbsp tomato puree<br />
Juice and rind of 1 x lemon<br />
2 tbsp apricot jam<br />
Mayonnaise<br />
Plain yoghurt or crème fraiche<br />
Cooked chicken<br />
In a small saucepan, gently cook the<br />
onion for 10 mins until soft. Add the<br />
spices and cook for 30 secs. Add the<br />
red wine, tomato puree, lemon rind<br />
and juice. Simmer gently for 10 mins.<br />
Add the apricot jam and leave to cool.<br />
Once cool, strain through a sieve into<br />
a bowl. This is your concentrated<br />
coronation sauce. Now, depending on<br />
how much chicken you have, mix the<br />
concentrated sauce with mayo, stir in<br />
the chicken and serve in lettuce leaves.<br />
As a rough guide, for 300g cooked<br />
shredded chicken, use 2 tbsp mayo,<br />
2tbs yoghurt or crème fraiche and mix<br />
in 1-2 tbsp coronation sauce. Taste<br />
as you go. There is enough sauce to<br />
dress a whole poached and shredded<br />
chicken. For a big party, you could<br />
serve the chicken spread out on a big<br />
serving platter. That’s how I remember<br />
my mum doing it.<br />
** The concentrated sauce can also be<br />
frozen.<br />
Crispy Potato Skins<br />
6 x small baking potatoes<br />
Olive oil<br />
50g grated cheese<br />
2 tbsp soured cream<br />
1 x spring onion – fi nely chopped<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
Heat oven to 200°C. Pierce the spuds<br />
with a skewer. Rub with olive oil. Bake<br />
in oven until soft (about 1 hour). Remove<br />
from oven and allow to cool enough to<br />
handle. Half and carefully scoop out<br />
most of the potato (leave a thin layer).<br />
Increase the oven to 250°C, brush the<br />
potato skins inside and out with more<br />
olive oil, sprinkle with salt and place<br />
on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 mins,<br />
then fl ip over and bake for another 10<br />
mins. Remove from oven, sprinkle with<br />
grated cheese and return to the oven<br />
for 2 minutes. Remove and allow to cool<br />
slightly, then spoon in some sour cream<br />
and sprinkle with chopped spring onion.<br />
Makes 12.<br />
Other fi lling ideas: cheese, crispy bacon<br />
and half a cherry tomato; cheese, chorizo<br />
and sour cream; Cheese, avocado and<br />
crispy bacon<br />
Potato Croquettes<br />
Mashed potato (from the previous<br />
recipe)<br />
Butter<br />
50g grated cheese<br />
50g cooked ham – fi nely chopped<br />
1 tbsp fl our<br />
1 egg<br />
2 or 3 tbsp breadcrumbs (I used panko)<br />
Salt & pepper<br />
Paprika (optional)<br />
Olive oil<br />
In a bowl mash the potato with a knob<br />
of butter, the cheese and ham. Season<br />
to taste and chill in the fridge for at<br />
least 30 mins. The longer you leave<br />
the potato the easier it is to handle.<br />
Get 3 shallow bowls, put the fl our in<br />
one, beaten egg in another and the<br />
breadcrumbs in the third (add a tsp of<br />
paprika if you want a bit more colour<br />
and fl avour). Using your hands shape<br />
small amounts of the potato into small<br />
sausage shapes (about half a fi nger in<br />
length). Roll in the fl our, then the egg<br />
and then cover in the breadcrumbs.<br />
Place on a baking sheet, chill in fridge<br />
for 30 mins. This should help them<br />
keep their shape when baking. When<br />
ready to bake, spray with olive oil (I<br />
used a 1 cal spray). Bake at 200°C<br />
for 20 mins until golden brown. Makes<br />
about 15 depending on size.<br />
Other fi lling ideas: two cheese, cheese<br />
and mushroom, tuna and cheese
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Group directory<br />
If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know<br />
about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity<br />
groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following<br />
the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.<br />
For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk<br />
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd<br />
Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call<br />
0115 982 2573 for more info.<br />
Adoption Open Evening - first Thurs monthly. Adopt<br />
Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption.<br />
Come along for a chat between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West<br />
Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For<br />
more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811<br />
Age Concern Eastwood - over 60’s luncheon club. Open<br />
Mon to Thurs 10am til 1.30pm for friendship & fun. A fresh<br />
home cooked meal, entertainment and a volunteer driver<br />
scheme for the isolated. For more info call 01773 714596<br />
Al_Anon - a family group who meet twice weekly to give<br />
support to family & friends who have or are living with the<br />
stress of alcoholics. Meet at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham.<br />
Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call<br />
020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk<br />
Allsorts - do you have physical or sensory disabilities?<br />
Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with<br />
like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email:<br />
allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk<br />
BABES - breastfeeding support - Eastwood Sure Start<br />
Children’s Centre, Chewton St. Every Wed 10am - 11.30am<br />
(throughout school holidays too). Free healthy breakfast,<br />
older siblings welcome. Just drop in or call 0115 993 5750.<br />
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - support<br />
group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of<br />
bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We<br />
meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green<br />
Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green,<br />
NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm<br />
Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings on 2nd<br />
Wed monthly:1pm - 3.30pm at: Catholic Church Parish<br />
Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Rd, <strong>NG16</strong> 2AQ. Respiratory<br />
exercise class - Tues & Thurs 11-12 @Plumptre Hall, Church<br />
St. Cardiac rehab class Tues 9.45-10.45 @ Plumptre Hall.<br />
Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - supports women<br />
and children living in the Borough of Broxtowe who have<br />
experienced or are currently living with domestic abuse. For<br />
information, support or to talk to someone about what you<br />
have experienced. Do you need advice for a friend? If so, we<br />
can help. Please call our support line on 01773 719111 or<br />
text 07914 634190 (Mon – Thurs 9am–4.30pm)<br />
Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at<br />
Hucknall Library Meeting Room on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday,<br />
monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.<br />
Carers’ Trust East Midlands - a carer is someone who<br />
provides help & support to a partner, child, relative, friend<br />
or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This<br />
could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or<br />
disability. All carers & their friends are welcome. Meet 1st<br />
Wed monthly at Brinsley Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley,<br />
<strong>NG16</strong> 5BY - 1.30 to 3.30. For more info call 0115 962 8920.<br />
Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham<br />
- providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus<br />
& Ukraine who are affected by the consequences of the<br />
Chernobyl disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email:<br />
ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham<br />
Connecting Families - we are passionate about parenting.<br />
Providing solutions through courses and personalised support.<br />
Contact Eileen Mignott for info on 07877 583529 or email:<br />
eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk<br />
Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering<br />
for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling<br />
acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75+<br />
by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties.<br />
Contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or<br />
email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.<br />
Cutting Back - self-help group for women who self-harm.<br />
Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call<br />
07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Day Centre - for housebound/people unable to get out<br />
much held at The Spinney, Nuthall on Wed 10am - 2.30pm.<br />
Meet friends, have lunch and enjoy bingo, raffles, occasional<br />
speakers/entertainment. Travel arrangements can be<br />
sorted. Please ring Sheila on 0115 938 2862 for more details.<br />
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Debt advice network - is a registered charity offering<br />
free, impartial, professional, face-to face advice to people<br />
with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.<br />
hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882<br />
Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also<br />
one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To<br />
find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on<br />
07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com<br />
Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone with balance<br />
problems, whatever the cause. Meetings are a social<br />
occasion, with speakers, to provide an opportunity to meet<br />
fellow sufferers for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission,<br />
Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360.<br />
Eastwood Carers - for all carers in the Broxtowe area.<br />
Meet last Tues monthly, 1-3pm at church lounge, St Mary’s<br />
Church, Church St, <strong>NG16</strong> 3BS. All welcome. Mutual support<br />
with an Adult Carer Support Worker available for advice &<br />
guest speakers. Call Zanel - 07525 237716 or 0115 962 9313<br />
Eastwood Memory Cafe - meet 2nd Tues monthly<br />
at Plumptre Hall (behind St Mary’s Church), <strong>NG16</strong> 3BS<br />
12.30 - 3pm. Warm, friendly environment providing a<br />
safe space to talk without being judged. Stimulating<br />
mental & physical activities, trips & visits out. For more<br />
info visit: www.eastwoodmemorycafe.btck.co.uk or e:<br />
eastwoodmemorycafe@btinternet.com or ask your local GP.<br />
Eastwood Parkinson’s Exercise Group (EPEG) -<br />
open to all with Parkinson’s. The exercises are designed to<br />
help improve your balance, breath control, muscle control<br />
& hence your self-confidence. Every Wed 12.45 - 1.45pm at<br />
Plumptre Hall, St Mary’s Church, Eastwood, <strong>NG16</strong> 3BS. £3<br />
per session. For more info contact Nigel 07847367997 or<br />
Tony (amw.allen@ntlworld.com).<br />
Eastwood South Community First - provides £250 -<br />
£2500 funding for local community group projects. Why not<br />
claim your application pack! Email: david.page@ntlworld.<br />
com or go to www.eastwood-comp.notts.sch.uk/escf<br />
Eastwood Volunteer Bureau - we provide the<br />
following services for North Broxtowe - a volunteer transport<br />
scheme for those who cannot use buses, to go to medical<br />
appointments, lunch clubs etc; a befriending scheme in<br />
which volunteers visit isolated people usually weekly. We<br />
also need more volunteers. Please contact Susan on 01773<br />
535255 or email: manager@evbvols.org.uk for more details<br />
Fibromyalgia - support groups, workshops and group<br />
meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.<br />
Framework’s EVE Works - helps unemployed people into<br />
work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments &<br />
training eg. confidence building/ni terview skills. Tel: 0800<br />
111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org<br />
FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton<br />
every Tues 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family<br />
resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential<br />
free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email:<br />
lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk<br />
Gateway Women - supports women who don’t have<br />
children by circumstances not by choice. http://gatewaywomen.com<br />
was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham<br />
group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Sexy Mama Love<br />
Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info<br />
contact Sally on 07796 318046.<br />
Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary<br />
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month<br />
from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac<br />
team for more info on: 0115 883 4733<br />
Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider.<br />
Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs<br />
10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments.<br />
Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)<br />
Hucknall Library Work Club - meets Thursdays<br />
3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: hucknallworkclub@gmail.com<br />
Indigo Kids - for children on the autistic spectrum & related<br />
social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their<br />
parents/carers and siblings. We have the Arc to help or<br />
just for a chat and a cuppa. We have a Parent Partnership<br />
Service drop in session every other week (term time).<br />
e:indigokids1@gmail.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or<br />
call 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490.<br />
Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for<br />
people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet<br />
the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help<br />
Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661<br />
Loss of someone to suicide? - self help support group<br />
for those who have experienced the suicide of a family<br />
member or someone close. For more info call 0115 911 1661<br />
(mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit ww.selfhelp.org.uk<br />
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Marie Curie Helper Service - provided FREE to people<br />
with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours<br />
each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their<br />
homes offering companionship & support tailored to their<br />
needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email:<br />
nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk. Visit www.mariecurie.org.<br />
uk/helper for more info.<br />
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s<br />
self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials &<br />
run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions.<br />
Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@<br />
btinternet.com<br />
MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in<br />
meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre,<br />
Mapperley Plains: 2pm-3.30pm. Informal, friendly event for<br />
people affected by MS inc. carers & family. No charge.Just<br />
turn up or contact Doug for more info. Tel: 0115 966 3582<br />
MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21<br />
Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic<br />
dystrophy is the most common and variable muscular<br />
dystrophy of adult life. Please call or email for more<br />
info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@mdsguk.org.<br />
wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org<br />
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people<br />
with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support,<br />
sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups,<br />
arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more<br />
info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.<br />
Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a<br />
brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism?<br />
Would you like to meet others with similar experiences?<br />
Come along to our support group & gain information &<br />
support as a sibling. To register visit www.sibs.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help<br />
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For<br />
more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368<br />
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit<br />
service providing high quality affordable counselling<br />
for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area.<br />
Accredited services include individual, couples & employer<br />
assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950<br />
1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk.<br />
Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open<br />
9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.<br />
Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for<br />
anyone 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers, carers,<br />
family & friends welcome. Every other Mon 6.30pm - 8pm in<br />
the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info<br />
contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.co.uk<br />
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone<br />
effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who<br />
would like to meet with others who have shared similar<br />
experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood<br />
Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115<br />
8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com<br />
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal<br />
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely<br />
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We<br />
also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,<br />
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed<br />
events. For more info or support call 07459 649734.<br />
Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing and<br />
fun. Sponsored by the Royal Concert Hall (where we meet)<br />
& Institute of Mental Health. Every Thurs (term-time) 1pm<br />
-2.30pm. Only £2 (subsidised by sponsors). We welcome all<br />
adults especially those who may not ordinarily join a choir &<br />
singing ability not essential! Phone Theo on: 07752536426<br />
or email: theo.stickley@gmail.com<br />
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if<br />
you are affected by Prostate Cancer & would like to talk to<br />
others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our<br />
group. Meet at Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and<br />
9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners<br />
welcome. For further info either ring Self Help Nottingham<br />
on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk<br />
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy &<br />
Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a<br />
self help group for people with these medical conditions. For<br />
more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk<br />
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf<br />
social group every Monday 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes<br />
on Tuesdays (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for<br />
deaf/hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970<br />
0516, text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk<br />
Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of mental<br />
health services & their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual<br />
support, info, occasional outings & talks at St Peter’s<br />
Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm.<br />
For more info e: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com, write:<br />
Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St,<br />
NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com<br />
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Nuthall & Kimberley Memory Group - a support<br />
group for people with dementia and carers.Meeting<br />
fortnightly on a Wednesday at Rumble Tums, Kimberley<br />
- 10.30am - 12.30pm. Tel: 0115 9384953 or Kate on 0115<br />
9278326. Games, activities and support & friendship group.<br />
Nuthall Temple Lunch Club - friendly group of ladies<br />
and gents meet every Mon for lunch and are welcome to join<br />
in some activities with residents. Held at the Temple Centre,<br />
Nottingham Rd, Nuthall, <strong>NG16</strong> 1DP. Arrive 12.15pm for 12.30<br />
lunch. Ring 0115 9758110 or 0115 9519717 for more details.<br />
Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group -<br />
support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our<br />
aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with<br />
buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email:<br />
overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on<br />
01636 812399<br />
Positive Outcomes - self help group for people who aim<br />
to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet<br />
Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group<br />
contact details: Self Help UK Information Line 0115 911 1661<br />
(Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk<br />
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support<br />
Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed<br />
with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first<br />
Tues monthly: 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3<br />
3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com<br />
The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group -<br />
Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family<br />
and friends. Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from<br />
1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point,<br />
Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from<br />
all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet<br />
others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065<br />
The Helpful Bureau - a charity that helps people remain<br />
independent at home. We offer home support covering<br />
virtually all domestic chores. Our Home Support Worker is<br />
DBS checked & fully insured, £13 ph. Movement to Music at<br />
Awsworth Village Hall, Mon 11am - 12 noon, £3 per session.<br />
Monthly day trips. Please call Heather: 0115 949 1175 for<br />
more info.<br />
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Relate Nottinghamshire - offers family counselling,<br />
relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples<br />
counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel:<br />
0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.<br />
Run Talk Run - a running group where we chat about<br />
mental health. Every Sunday beginning at The Bridge 5<br />
Sandwich Bar, Victoria Embankment, NG2 2JY at 10am.<br />
Contact Maisie Cropley on 07717 007023 for more details.<br />
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over<br />
their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings<br />
are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. New<br />
groups are also starting in the County. For more info call Brian<br />
Skelling/Simon Cruikshank on 0752 667 0751<br />
Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles<br />
disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should<br />
not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT<br />
it to the police on 101.<br />
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1st nuthall brownies have<br />
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The local 1st Nuthall Brownies had a great time<br />
fundraising with Sainsbury’s Kimberley for the<br />
local food bank.<br />
38 brownies each bought in £2 to spend on food for<br />
the local food bank.<br />
The brownies had key cards with different suitable<br />
products to help them decide what to buy.<br />
As a store we matched how much the children were<br />
willing to spend, donating a £76 gift card to the food<br />
bank.<br />
In the end the children ended up spending £165 in<br />
store giving the local food bank a very big donation<br />
from the brownies and Sainsbury’s.<br />
Manager Roxanne Murphy said; “We are very excited<br />
about the brownies coming to use our store as a<br />
means of donating to people less fortunate. We love<br />
to get involved with our community and hope we can<br />
aid brownie groups in the future as well.”<br />
As a store we also let the girls enjoy some snacks<br />
and refreshments in our café at the end of their visit.<br />
There is a food bank collection point at the front of<br />
the store to enable customers to give as they shop.<br />
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SETTING YOU UP<br />
TO WIN IN <strong>2020</strong><br />
COACH ANDY HERE...<br />
<strong>2020</strong>… looks amazing right. Two round numbers<br />
together, clean, even looking numbers. There’s<br />
just something very satisfying about looking at this<br />
number.<br />
Its also a GREAT tempo number to train too. Two<br />
second extension and a two second contraction with<br />
no pauses… Now you know how to read tempo,<br />
allow me to go a little deeper as this will be our last<br />
interaction in 2019.<br />
As we reach the end of the year, are you still saying;<br />
I’ll start Monday, I’ll start <strong>January</strong>???<br />
When will it be too late? 10 years down the line will<br />
you still be saying the same thing? Wishing you’d<br />
made the start in <strong>2020</strong>?<br />
Everyday we get to choose what we do; we aren’t<br />
forced to make bad diet choices or choose the sofa<br />
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and excuse ourselves of our actions.<br />
WAKE UP CALL<br />
I’m here to help you, support you and allow you to<br />
unlock yourself from the actions you’ve been taking.<br />
I always feel there is never enough space to really<br />
give you the good stuff within these articles which is<br />
why I’ve committed to being everywhere you need<br />
me in <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
• The Fit Flow Radio podcast<br />
• Youtube<br />
• Facebook Group, The Fit Flow Perspective<br />
• Here in these NG articles<br />
• And as always on Instagram @strength.physique<br />
So why am I giving you all this access, information<br />
and support? Because life is short, much shorter<br />
than we realise. I want you to live your life to its<br />
fullest potential with a healthy body and a healthy<br />
mind. To really understand what you can achieve for<br />
yourself with a little action and intention.<br />
MY <strong>2020</strong> GUIDE<br />
Don’t do resolutions, please!!<br />
Instead of a resolution I encourage you to do this<br />
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Set three intentions and write out three actions<br />
needed for each intention and then have this<br />
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EVERYWHERE.<br />
Wouldn’t it be great to say the year <strong>2020</strong> was<br />
when I changed my entire future. That one article<br />
encouraged me to take action instead of create<br />
reaction.<br />
You’ve got all the places listed on the left to find the<br />
information you’ll need to help change your life, so<br />
let my last message of 2019 be:<br />
MAKE <strong>2020</strong> THE BEGINNING OF YOUR FUTURE!<br />
Your Coach, Andy<br />
In loving memory of Henry Bull<br />
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Just answer the following question:<br />
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of care<br />
With the outdoor bowls season behind us we now<br />
start planning for next year.<br />
Our AGM was held at the Miners Welfare Social<br />
Club on October 29th and the views of the members<br />
sought.<br />
We are intending to compete in four county leagues<br />
and cup competitions as before. In addition we<br />
are seeking to arrange additional friendly matches<br />
against teams outside our area.<br />
Bowls has become a Cinderella game, lacking the<br />
publicity enjoyed by high profile big money sports.<br />
Despite a recent decline in the game, bowls greens,<br />
many of them council owned, are still widespread but<br />
sadly under used.<br />
The game is not expensive; you don’t have to be<br />
athletic to compete. Bowls relies on some natural<br />
ability but also the capacity to learn from the players<br />
around you.<br />
During the close season we have indoor arenas<br />
where you can enjoy competition and meet socially<br />
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singing for dementia<br />
by Charlotte Mendly<br />
Charlotte Mendly is the Musical Director for the<br />
Your Community Choir group. She is a singing<br />
teacher and pianist and runs community choirs in<br />
Nuthall, Ilkeston and Brinsley.<br />
The benefits of singing and dementia have been<br />
regularly highlighted in the media of late. We’ve seen<br />
the members of Nottingham Dementia Choir take<br />
to the stage with Vicky McClure and there seems to<br />
be a buzz around how the arts, specifically singing,<br />
can positively impact dementia sufferers and their<br />
carers.<br />
Singing has the ability to evoke emotion and in turn<br />
memory. We all have those favourite songs that take<br />
us back to momentous moments and as a result it<br />
stimulates recollection of events or periods of time.<br />
Singing engages brain activity and it can stimulate<br />
more mind power than usual. It can bring closeness<br />
between patient and carer through stimulated<br />
emotion and therefore it can inspire affection. It<br />
can also shift mood and agitation through stress<br />
release.<br />
One of the Your Community Choirs visited a local<br />
dementia group, Eastwood Memory Café, and<br />
witnessed the benefits first hand. We carefully<br />
selected our repertoire that we hoped would<br />
spark emotion and enjoyment. Printed lyrics gave<br />
the option for the members to join in. The choir<br />
commented on how rewarding it was and so we<br />
have booked to visit again next year!<br />
Many dementia groups try to incorporate music and<br />
singing into their meetings. To find a local group visit<br />
alzheimers.org.uk<br />
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WIN...<br />
A FAMILY TICKET<br />
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to the PANTO!!!<br />
Just answer the following.....<br />
What was Cinderella’s slipper<br />
made from?<br />
Send your answer & contact details on or<br />
before Friday 20 <strong>December</strong> 2019 to:<br />
ng magazines, 5a Stanhope<br />
Crescent, Arnold, NG5 7AZ<br />
Cinderella<br />
will be at the Theatre Royal<br />
from 30 Nov 2019 to 5 Jan <strong>2020</strong><br />
Tickets £18 - £38.50<br />
For tickets and info:<br />
www.trch.co.uk/ 0115 989 5555<br />
All correct answers will be entered into a draw.<br />
The winner will be notified by Monday 23<br />
<strong>December</strong> 2019. The performance is at 7.15pm<br />
on Thursday 2 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
What’s on at eastwood<br />
library<br />
by Inspire Culture<br />
Regular Events<br />
Rattle, Rhyme & Roll: Tuesday 10am – 10.30am,<br />
free under 5s session (inc. school holidays).<br />
eastwood crime cafÉ: First Thursday of every<br />
month 2-3pm. Adult session – new members very<br />
welcome!<br />
try it (basic computer) individual<br />
sessions: Mondays 10.30 to 11.30am – booking<br />
essential (limit 3 sessions per adult).<br />
<strong>December</strong>/<strong>January</strong> Events<br />
children’s saturday craft club – 7 & 21<br />
<strong>December</strong>, 18 <strong>January</strong>, (every fortnight) 10.30 -<br />
11.30am.<br />
landscape photographs exhibition: 9 - 21<br />
<strong>December</strong>, during normal library opening hours.<br />
u3a photographic club exhibitions: 4<br />
<strong>January</strong> to 1 February <strong>2020</strong>, during normal library<br />
opening hours.<br />
crime reduction: 5 & 19 <strong>December</strong> & 9, 30<br />
<strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong>, community safety information from<br />
Broxtowe Borough Council, Thursdays 10–11am.<br />
christmas coffee morning: 19 <strong>December</strong>,<br />
between 10am and 12. Complimentary<br />
refreshments, a raffle and Christmas quiz.<br />
Also...Inspire Learning Courses: new courses<br />
taking place – details on Inspire website or please<br />
ask staff.<br />
Please note: Eastwood library will be closed from<br />
<strong>December</strong> 24 and will re-open <strong>January</strong> 2nd.<br />
Eastwood Library, Wellington Place,<br />
Eastwood, <strong>NG16</strong> 3gb<br />
eastwood.library@inspireculture.org.uk<br />
Tel: 01623 677200<br />
For more information visit:<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk<br />
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HOME ALONE<br />
1990 What makes It’s a Wonderful<br />
Home Alone is hands down my<br />
Life an essential masterpiece?<br />
favourite Christmas film of all time.<br />
Everything about this film is great. Macaualy<br />
Culkin plays Kevin so well at the age of only<br />
eight. He portrays him as a bratty, annoying<br />
kid to start off with but as it goes along, he<br />
manages to add so much heart and humour to<br />
the character that it’s truly impossible to dislike<br />
him. The increasingly bombastic situations<br />
across the film’s runtime are so entertaining<br />
throughout as Kevin single-handedly sets up<br />
homemade traps in an attempt to defend<br />
his house from two criminals. These are also<br />
standouts, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel<br />
Stern who are so hilarious that you love to<br />
hate them. The film has an amazing Christmas<br />
atmosphere aided by the magic original score<br />
by John Williams and it all makes for a true<br />
Christmas classic and an absolute must-watch<br />
family film.<br />
Writer: Sam Leary<br />
IT’S A<br />
WONDERFUL LIFE<br />
If anyone mentions the words ‘Christmas’<br />
and ‘film’ in the same sentence, there’s a<br />
good chance one would<br />
also mention Frank<br />
Capra’s vibrant tale of<br />
George Bailey in it too.<br />
It’s A Wonderful Life has<br />
inspired and sustained<br />
people’s appreciation<br />
of the holiday spirit for<br />
over seven decades<br />
with its stylish 40s swing<br />
and it doesn’t take ‘the<br />
richest man in town’ to see why. James<br />
Stewart gives one of the most endearing<br />
performances in a classic film of a beatendown<br />
good-hearted man sacrificing his<br />
happiness goals for the good of his small<br />
community, only to realise his happiness<br />
was with him all along. Every snappy scene<br />
is full of twisted currents of chemistry, being<br />
sacrificial with some painful breaks of the<br />
working man’s condition when it needs to,<br />
in order to make those shining re-arises<br />
more wonderfully endearing. But where It’s<br />
a Wonderful Life’s heart lies is in its heavily<br />
flawed characters who often cycle through,<br />
connecting and sadly breaking off. Why?<br />
Because they’re only human. And the film’s<br />
timeless message is that that’s not such a<br />
bad thing. And as long as one gives and has<br />
friends, happiness will always be perched<br />
on your shoulder.<br />
Writer: George Neal
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ANNUAL PASS<br />
Twinlakes Park is the ideal attraction for families with<br />
kids...in fact, it's a theme park, a water park and an<br />
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The park has over 100 acres of family rides and attractions across 7<br />
different zones including the Labyrinth Venture Zone where you can<br />
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Smaller ones will love the Mercury Mini Coaster or enter the<br />
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Chucking it down? Don't you worry! Twinlakes has 150,000 sq ft of<br />
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You can also meet all sorts of creatures in the animal zones on site -<br />
from creepy critters, to birds of prey, to adorable farm animals.<br />
Looking for the best time to visit?<br />
Whatever the season, you'll always find something new<br />
going on at Twinlakes - from Bonfire Night fireworks<br />
and Easter egg hunts, to spooktacular Halloween events<br />
and Christmas magic in the winter.<br />
Christmas is a very special time at Twinlakes:<br />
See Santa in his Grotto – Travel through Fairytale<br />
forset, ride the Polar Express train & meet Santa in<br />
his cosy log cabin. A token for a gift from the shop is<br />
included.<br />
From 23rd November until 23rd <strong>December</strong><br />
Every weekend and selected midweek dates. See online<br />
for details. Booking essential, and book early – Santa<br />
sells out!<br />
Weekend Fireworks - Join us for a mini fireworks<br />
display to end the day at 5pm on all weekend dates from<br />
23rd November.<br />
FREE with all day tickets and annual passes. Simply stay<br />
and enjoy.<br />
Festive Characters & Activities - Meet Rudy,<br />
Twinlakes Parks’ very own special Christmas reindeer,<br />
Decorate your own gingerbread to take home, Festive<br />
entertainment, Reindeer feeding, Snowman hunt,<br />
Letters to Santa, Giant Christmas globe.<br />
*small charges may apply<br />
Christmas Packages & Specials - Want to add a<br />
special and magical touch to your families Christmas?<br />
Book a bespoke character package with us.<br />
Choose from Breakfast with Santa, Party in the park<br />
with Santa and Christmas Eve.<br />
All require pre-booking online where you can<br />
also find further details.<br />
The Sky Flyer ride is my favourite, I<br />
even got my Dad on it! Amy - Age 12<br />
I went on the Buffalo rollercoaster<br />
6 times! I loved it! Isabelle - Age 7<br />
It was raining but we didn't care!<br />
There is lots to do inside and out!<br />
Sienna - Age 12<br />
WIN A FAMILY ANNUAL PASS<br />
Just answer the following question:<br />
In which town is Twinlakes located?<br />
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Name:.............................................................<br />
House no.& Postcode:....................................<br />
Email:..............................................................<br />
Contact Number:............................................<br />
SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO:<br />
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contacted about future offers and discounts.<br />
DEADLINE<br />
31 st <strong>January</strong><br />
<strong>2020</strong><br />
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Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4FF, England
Community Diary<br />
If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not<br />
list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing<br />
is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat (under 150 characters)<br />
per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or<br />
email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” -<br />
opportunities for older lesbians 55+ to meet at Age UK<br />
Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx.<br />
every 2 months for networking & social activities. For further<br />
information call 0115 844 0011 or e: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - social group for older gay<br />
and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks etc.<br />
Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St,<br />
NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info<br />
call 0115 844 0011 or e: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Amigo Afternoon - at youth wing of Awsworth Village<br />
Hall. 2nd Wednesday of month. 2pm - 4pm. Tea, homemade<br />
cakes, games/quizzes etc... For people who want to chat &<br />
meet other people. For more info: 01159 321606.<br />
Annesley & District WI - meet the first Wednesday<br />
monthly at Forest Road Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm.<br />
New members & visitors welcome. Call in & see what we do.<br />
Awsworth Movement to Music - for 55+ yrs. Meet at<br />
Awsworth Village Hall, Mon: 11am til 12 noon. Keep fit & have<br />
fun with a friendly group. New members always welcome.<br />
Awsworth, Cossall & District Village Produce<br />
Association - meet at The Gate Inn, Awsworth. 7.30pm,<br />
first Tues monthly. Speakers & show twice a year.<br />
www.awsworthgardeningclub.moonfruit.co.uk<br />
Bootlace Buddies - a small and friendly walking club for<br />
single people born in the 50s & 60s. We walk in the local area<br />
on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays.<br />
For more information visit www.bootlacebuddies.org.uk<br />
Breathe Easy Singing Grace - every Wed, 2.30pm -<br />
3pm (except 2nd Wed monthly starts at 3pm) at Catholic<br />
Church Hall, Hilltop, <strong>NG16</strong> 2AQ. This is not a choir but open<br />
to all who enjoy singing golden oldies. Run by Breathe Easy<br />
Notts West. £3 includes refreshments.<br />
Brinsley & District Art Group - meet every Fri: 9.30<br />
- 12.30 at the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, <strong>NG16</strong> 5BZ.<br />
Enthusiastic group with regular tuition and workshops. For<br />
further information call Angela on 07505 000715.<br />
Brinsley Bridge Club - meet in Brinsley Parish Hall on Fri<br />
at 2pm. New members always welcome. For more details<br />
call Adrian on 01159 328412 or Carmel on 01773 718929.<br />
Brinsley Retired Persons Club - meet fortnightly on<br />
Tues: 2pm - 4pm in the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley.<br />
Speakers, outings & occasional bingo. Yearly subscription<br />
£3. Each meeting £2 includes refreshments & raffle.<br />
Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - walk all<br />
year round on Weds and Suns locally & Derbyshire &<br />
Leicestershire. Occasional coach trips. All welcome. For<br />
more info: https://broxtoweramblers.org.uk or Facebook.<br />
Broxtowe Walk and Talk - offer a wide variety of FREE<br />
health walks weekly throughout the borough of Broxtowe.<br />
Walk & Talk is led by a group of qualified & experienced<br />
volunteer walk leaders. We cater for all abilities. Visit:<br />
www.broxtowe-walkandtalk.com or call 0115 917 3572.<br />
Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - a small, friendly<br />
group that cater for anyone interested in target archery<br />
from 9 – 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to<br />
Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.<br />
bulwellforesters.co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more info.<br />
Challenge Life Fitness - get fit, have fun, feel great!<br />
Circuits, bootcamps, boxing, HIIT and personal training<br />
available. Call Jay 07871 015723 or find us on Facebook.<br />
City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet<br />
at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts<br />
on 3rd Wed monthly at 10am for 10.30am start. Talks +<br />
optional lunch. Turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or<br />
email: r.west8@ntlworld.com<br />
Coffee & Chat - Fridays 2pm to 4pm at Eastwood Baptist<br />
Church, Percy St (off Walker St), <strong>NG16</strong> 3EP. Come and join<br />
us for a cup of tea or coffee, a biscuit and a good ol’chat. For<br />
more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk<br />
Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single,<br />
separated, widowed & divorced. Every Thurs at Rolls Royce<br />
Pavilion, Derby. Full monthly programme. Full details at<br />
www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!<br />
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Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a<br />
fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure,<br />
Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs.<br />
For more info Chris on 07906 312673.<br />
Eastwood & Brinsley WI - meet the 2nd Tues monthly<br />
2pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood. Visitors<br />
and new members always welcome. For further info call<br />
01773 712132.<br />
Eastwood & District Probus Club - for retired men<br />
65+. Meet at the Hogs Head, Awsworth on 3rd Mon monthly<br />
at 12 noon. Lunch followed by talks. All welcome, turn up or<br />
contact Maurice on 01773 713510 or Peter 01773 788214 or<br />
styles.hollies@outlook.com/primerate38@gmail.com<br />
Eastwood & District U3A - meet on the first Wednesday<br />
monthly from 10am - 12 noon at St Mary’s Church, Church<br />
St, <strong>NG16</strong> 3BS. For more info visit: www.eastwoodu3a.org or<br />
email: membership@eastwoodu3a.org or call 07565 928992<br />
Eastwood & District Wine & Beer Makers - meet 3rd<br />
Tues monthly 7pm-9pm in the Eastwood/Kimberley area.<br />
For more details call Tom: 0115 916 9367<br />
Eastwood Book Club - meet every 3rd Sat monthly<br />
at Eastwood Library - 10-11am. For more info call 07505<br />
888001.<br />
Eastwood Booktown Development Group - we<br />
wish to improve literacy amongst the young and to improve<br />
tourism by appreciation of literature and the performing arts,<br />
with events & workshops. For more info email: david.page@<br />
ntlworld.com or visit: www.eastwood-comp.notts.#CEF73D<br />
Eastwood Historical Society - meet 3rd Wed monthly<br />
Sept-May at The United Reformed Church, Alexander St (TSB<br />
on corner) <strong>NG16</strong> 3BD. 7.30pm start. Wide variety of subjects,<br />
presentations & events. All welcome. Members £2 per meeting<br />
(£3 annual membership), £3 visitors. For more info Lynne 0115<br />
938 4967 or eastwoodhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com<br />
Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to May<br />
weekly on Thurs at 7.30pm at Eastwood Conservative Club.<br />
For information please call Paul Atchinson on 01773 786820<br />
Eastwood Veterans Breakfast Club - meet every<br />
2nd Saturday of the month at Dunn-Lite Cafe, Nottingham<br />
Road from 10am. Come and join us for brekkie and banter!<br />
Eastwood Writers’ Group - friendly group for writers of<br />
all abilities, from absolute beginners to published authors.<br />
Meet every Tues at Brinsley Parish Hall from 1.30pm to<br />
3.30pm. Why not pop along & join us. For more info email:<br />
angelarigley@aol.co.uk<br />
Elderberries Young at Heart Over 60s Social<br />
Club - friendly group meet every Fri at Greasley Sports Hall:<br />
2pm - 4pm. £2 per meeting, 50p raffle. Dancing, entertainers<br />
& bingo etc. All welcome. For more info: 01773 715104 or<br />
07824 772756 or email: bhparkview@yahoo.com<br />
Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-<br />
9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New<br />
members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email:<br />
m.beedham@ntlworld.com<br />
Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching<br />
and textiles welcome. Meet at The Nottingham Mechanics,<br />
North Sherwood St (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tues<br />
monthly: 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on<br />
01623 491331.<br />
Enjoy a game of Whist? - come and join us at 6.30pm<br />
on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly<br />
mixed ability group would welcome new players including<br />
beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.<br />
Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet<br />
2nd Wednesday every month at Greasley St Mary’s Church<br />
Hall, <strong>NG16</strong> 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk<br />
Friends of Bestwood Country Park - community<br />
group for all interested in supporting the park.For more<br />
details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@<br />
ntlworld.com. Visit our community cafe 10-noon Saturdays<br />
at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village.<br />
Friends of Colliers Wood - environmental work and<br />
community events. Meet at Greasly Sports & Community<br />
Centre, Dovecote Rd, Newthorpe, <strong>NG16</strong> 3QN on 2nd Wed<br />
monthly, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen<br />
on our website www.friendsofcollierswood.org.uk<br />
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings<br />
with speakers at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood<br />
St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or<br />
janetlievesley@gmail.com<br />
Friezeland Gardening Club - for garden lovers of<br />
all ages & abilities. Meet 2nd Mon monthly at Underwood<br />
Comm. Centre, <strong>NG16</strong> 5FS 7pm - 9pm. Friendly group, varied<br />
speakers, all welcome. For more info contact or Rob on<br />
07889 085364.<br />
Greasley Miners Welfare Bowls Club - new<br />
members welcome at Coronation Park bowls green, <strong>NG16</strong>.<br />
Coaching lessons on Fri evening and Sat mornings. Come<br />
along and give it a try. Contact Terry on 01773 711063 or<br />
John on 01773 716076<br />
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Greasley Miners Welfare Ladies Section - meet<br />
every Mon (ex. bank holidays) 7pm - 9pm upstairs @<br />
Greasley Miners Welfare Club, Dovecote Rd, Eastwood.<br />
Ample parking. All ages welcome for bingo, quizzes, beetle,<br />
speakers & outings. For info call Maureen on 01773 788289<br />
Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing.<br />
Mon from 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, NG2 2DF.<br />
Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our<br />
aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia:<br />
07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@<br />
gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk<br />
Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood.<br />
Thursdays 7pm - 8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm - 9.45pm<br />
(seniors). First session FREE. All welcome. For more info call<br />
Mrs Parker on 0115 938 6281.<br />
Kimberley Art Group - friendly & enthusiastic group<br />
meet every Mon: 7-9pm at the Nat Puri Community Room,<br />
Kimberley School, Newdigate St, <strong>NG16</strong> 2NJ. New members<br />
welcome. For more info call Audrey: 01773 714950 or Ann:<br />
07944 487278.<br />
Kimberley Bridge Club - meet in the Schoolroom at<br />
Mansfield Rd Methodist Church, Heanor. Car park at Howitt<br />
St entrance. Tuesdays at 7pm. New members always<br />
welcome. For more details call Adrian on 0115 9328412 or<br />
Carmel on 01773 718929.<br />
Kimberley Historical Society - meet 7.30pm - 9pm<br />
1st Thurs monthly (Sept to April) in Community Room (on<br />
the side of Kimberley School), Newdigate St, <strong>NG16</strong> 2NJ. We<br />
host a variety of speakers. Non-members welcome (£2 per<br />
meeting). For more info call Steve Arundel 01773 785130.<br />
Kimberley Kougars Netball Club - Wed 8-9pm.<br />
Kimberley Leisure Centre. 18+ (20s to 50s). All abilities<br />
playing nonleague netball. We play for fun & fitness. Contact<br />
07748 842783.<br />
Kimberley WI - meet on the 2nd Monday monthly at<br />
7.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Visitors & new members<br />
welcome. Come and see us or call 07722 192447.<br />
Kindred Spirits Notts - many social activities a month<br />
in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day<br />
trips & exercise classes. No fees. Call 0115 844 0011.<br />
Knit & Natter - Thurs 1.45pm to 3.30pm at Eastwood<br />
Baptist Church, Percy St (off Walker St), <strong>NG16</strong> 3EP. For<br />
crafty people, a chance to enjoy friendship, chat and a<br />
cuppa. For more info: www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk<br />
Learn to Dance Ceroc - Tues 7.45pm - 10.45pm at John<br />
Godber, NG15 7FQ. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great, fun<br />
social night. Call Sue 07915 671688. Like FB Ceroc Heaven<br />
for more Notts classes.<br />
Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed<br />
6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always<br />
looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun<br />
am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk<br />
Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and<br />
join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New<br />
Stapleford on Friday afternoons. Call 0115 914 0673 or<br />
email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com for more information.<br />
Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 40+<br />
who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday<br />
throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire &<br />
Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info: www.<br />
walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.<br />
Movement for All - dance and movement class at<br />
Brinsley Parish Hall on Mondays 10am- 12 noon (term time).<br />
Designed for the 60+ to help them gently build up fitness &<br />
maintain independence. Come along to make new friends.<br />
For more info call Norma Riley on 01773 786797.<br />
New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full<br />
programme of events each month - (daytime only). For more<br />
info call Joan 9290902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email:<br />
newlife.notts@virginmedia.com<br />
Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything.<br />
Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6,<br />
BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3<br />
1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk<br />
Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet<br />
every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent<br />
speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info<br />
visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198<br />
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent<br />
Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open<br />
7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All<br />
welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to<br />
www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre.<br />
1st Mon monthly at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an<br />
evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at<br />
the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Call 0115 956 0733.<br />
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Nottingham Playgoers - we read the plays, visit the<br />
theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly<br />
group meeting Tues: 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North<br />
Sherwood St. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.<br />
Nottingham Secular Society - meet last Tuesday<br />
monthly at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For<br />
details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website:<br />
www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new<br />
members welcome. Sunday walks, usually into the Peak<br />
District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks<br />
to suit all abilities. For more details contact John on 01623<br />
469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com<br />
Nottingham Writers’ Club - meet 2nd & 4th Wed<br />
(evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone<br />
who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and<br />
all genres are catered for. For info call Phil on 0115 938 4098<br />
Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing &<br />
displaying of Fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Community<br />
Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tues monthly from<br />
7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome.<br />
For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.<br />
Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info<br />
and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues,<br />
coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115<br />
934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@<br />
nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040<br />
Nuthall Methodist Church Art Group - come and<br />
join our friendly group. We work in oils, water colours, acrylics<br />
etc. We have professional help over the winter months. Meet<br />
at Nuthall Methodist Church Hall, Thurs 1.30-3.30pm, £2 per<br />
session. For more info call Ron on 0115 938 9957<br />
Nuthall WI - meet 2nd Tuesday monthly - 7.30pm at St<br />
Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. For more information contact<br />
Mrs Gell on 0115 927 2232.<br />
Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley<br />
- Tues evening is dance night. Have fun and keep fit. Entry<br />
£3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership<br />
£5, then £3 pw. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD.<br />
For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418.<br />
Robin Hood Probus Club - for men who are retired,<br />
partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd<br />
Tues at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker<br />
& lunch. Do come along and meet a group of like minded<br />
people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com<br />
Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/<br />
business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed<br />
& a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont<br />
Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769<br />
834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk<br />
Royal British Legion - Eastwood & District Branch -<br />
meet 4th Monday every month at Sunn Inn, Nottingham<br />
Road at 7pm. New members always welcome.<br />
Scottish Country Dancing - Watnall ladies would<br />
welcome experienced and new dancers to join their group<br />
who meet at Watnall WI hall on Wed 7.15-9pm. For more info<br />
01773 765896 or w.dall@btopenworld.com.<br />
Sequence Dancing - at Plumptre Church Hall, Eastwood.<br />
Monday 12.30 - 1.30pm - teaching session; 1.30 - 3.30pm –<br />
tea dance. For more info call Lynn on 01773 813701<br />
Sequence Dancing - Mary Jewitt School of Dance, St<br />
Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall every Thursday evening.<br />
Beginners 5-6pm, improvers 6-7pm. For more information<br />
call Mary on 01773 860186.<br />
Sing Around – come along and join us if you have a song<br />
to sing, a poem to tell, a tune to play, or a story to relate.<br />
We meet 2nd Sun monthly at the Nelson & Railway Inn,<br />
Kimberley at 5pm. Contact Susan or Dave on 07580 674513.<br />
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures<br />
held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New<br />
members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For<br />
further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org<br />
Soroptimist International - a group of women who<br />
meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts<br />
University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support<br />
women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun,<br />
friendship & to help with these projects. For more info &<br />
contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham<br />
South Notts Phoenix Friendship Club - meet every<br />
Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-10.30pm for social &<br />
dancing evening, hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154<br />
or gmtyas@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Stanton Clubhouse Bowls Club - well established flatgreen<br />
bowls club. Mid-week & weekend matches. Welcome new<br />
members. Please wear flat soled shoes. Lows Lane, Stanton-by-<br />
Dale, DE7 4QU. For more info: Christine – 0115 9250249/07786<br />
953067 or www.stanton-bc.yosalite.com or find us on FB<br />
Steady Netball Group- meets at Greasley Leisure<br />
Centre, Thursdays 11am - 12 noon. For more info call: 0115<br />
952 6487 or just turn up.<br />
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Strelley Line Dancing - 10am - 11.30am. £4. At Sheila<br />
Russell Comm. Centre, St Martins Rd, NG8 3AR. New class/<br />
instructor. Beginner level. Call Linda: 07907 711282<br />
Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy<br />
being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one<br />
life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why<br />
not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The<br />
Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.<br />
The Greasley Players - small amateur dramatics<br />
group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set<br />
construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g.<br />
props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house, curtains etc).<br />
For details of events or to get involved, please contact us via<br />
www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook.<br />
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant<br />
Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants &<br />
gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St<br />
Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors<br />
open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.<br />
nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com<br />
or call Carol on 0115 914 2474<br />
Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society<br />
- meet 7.30pm on the 4th Wed monthly at St Leonard’s<br />
Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus<br />
no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115<br />
928 3414 or visit www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical<br />
Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the 3rd<br />
Wed monthly: 7.30pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre,<br />
Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village.Guest speakers, guided<br />
walks & outings. Call Graham Birkett on 07528 753470 or<br />
email: graham.birkett@ntlword.com or see website www.<br />
spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory<br />
Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm<br />
at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept<br />
to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome.<br />
Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996<br />
The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood<br />
St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. Meet new people in a relaxed<br />
atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music,<br />
Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc.<br />
Rated 4* on google. For membership details contact:<br />
Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353<br />
The Wednesday Club - meet every Wed from 12.30pm til<br />
2.30pm at the Parish Hall, Newdigate St, Kimberley. Bingo,<br />
entertainers etc. Only £2, inc. tea & biscuits. All welcome.<br />
For more info call Janet on 07742 626154.<br />
TJFridays Dance - dancing in a fun & friendly atmosphere.<br />
Ballroom, Sequence, Latin. Fridays - 7.45 - 10.15pm,<br />
Awsworth Village Hall. Contact: 01773 770973<br />
Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday 1st<br />
Mon monthly for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on<br />
01159 619502. Very friendly group, all welcome. Call Helen<br />
Sharp on 01773 532186 or Ann Cooper on 01773 710715.<br />
Watnall WI - meet the 3rd Tues monthly 7.15pm-9.30pm<br />
at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. New members always<br />
welcome. For further information please ring 0115 953 7679.<br />
Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions<br />
on Thurs evening, Sat & Sun. Juniors from 8yrs welcome<br />
Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc.<br />
org.uk for more info or email: club@nottinghamsailing.club<br />
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welcome to a new decade<br />
by Helen Jones<br />
Well here we are at the doorstep<br />
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of recognising that both parents have a part to play<br />
in the early years.<br />
In my volunteer role with a local secondary school<br />
I am delighted to see that careers provision is<br />
gradually being given the importance it deserves.<br />
Still woefully underfunded, I’ve seen a definite<br />
move toward engaging with outside organisations<br />
to seek the expertise and support required. This is<br />
the only way to tackle the skills gap – by effective<br />
communication between employers and education<br />
providers at all levels.<br />
Having stated all of the above, as an employer, the<br />
progress I’m most satisfied with is the recognition<br />
within the workplace that mental health matters.<br />
There is an awareness that definitely wasn’t there ten<br />
years ago. Depression and anxiety is real for a large<br />
proportion of the working population on a daily basis.<br />
Talking about it can only help.<br />
As I write, Brexit is still undecided and there are many<br />
other challenges facing us over the next decade. We<br />
must face those challenges head on with common<br />
sense and positivity.<br />
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SOLOS we wish you a very Happy Christmas and a<br />
peaceful New Year.<br />
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Wood’s Construction<br />
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The very clever Kia e-Niro is<br />
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immediate future of personal and<br />
private transportation. But let us<br />
not get ahead of ourselves here<br />
as this is not a review of the e-Niro<br />
just yet, rather a rumination<br />
regarding the practicality of<br />
electric vehicle travel right here<br />
and right now.<br />
TIP 1<br />
Before going anywhere you<br />
absolutely must download the<br />
fantastic Zap-Map app which is<br />
compatible with both Android<br />
and IOS and is packed full of<br />
invaluable features. Without going<br />
into detail, you input your own EV<br />
information and then have access<br />
to a UK-wide charging point map<br />
(constantly updated) currently<br />
showing over 6,000 charging<br />
locations and 19,000 connectors.<br />
There’s also a superb route<br />
planning feature that you can<br />
customise to your own required<br />
specifications. Believe me when<br />
I say that this superb app helps<br />
extinguish any doubts regarding<br />
range anxiety.<br />
TIP 2<br />
Familiarise yourself with the type of<br />
charger you need to find on the<br />
journey so that you can access<br />
maximum range for the time spent<br />
charging. Turns out they’re not all<br />
the same... Checkout the What<br />
Car? EV charging guide online and<br />
look for rapid chargers rather than<br />
just fast on Zap Map.<br />
TIP 3<br />
Take a good look next time you<br />
see an EV charge point at the<br />
services. They all look the same<br />
don’t they? Now look closely at<br />
the charging cables available<br />
and you’ll notice that some have<br />
a Type 2 charger (capable of<br />
charging from 7 kW to 22 kW, fully<br />
charging an EV in 3-4 hours) on one<br />
side and a Chademo on the other<br />
and yet others have a CCS (rapid<br />
DC units which are at least 50 kW<br />
and will charge the majority of EVs<br />
to 80% in around 30-60 minutes)<br />
and Chademo charger. Which to<br />
choose? It’s different for some EVs<br />
(Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi and<br />
Tesla) but generally and from my<br />
own experience with the Kia, it’s<br />
the CCS type charger that you<br />
need when looking to maximise<br />
recharging.<br />
TIP 4<br />
Don’t waste time charging twice<br />
at a charge point (one 45 min<br />
charge followed straight away by<br />
another) trying to get the battery<br />
up to 100%, as it takes longer than<br />
just finding another charge point as<br />
and when you need it. Most, if not<br />
all, EV manufacturers recommend<br />
that charging to 80% rather than<br />
100% will help extend the real<br />
world lifespan of the EV’s battery<br />
pack. Indeed, Tesla themselves<br />
recommend charging to 100%<br />
only if a longer journey is to be<br />
undertaken. And then there’s the<br />
time it takes to fill the final 20%,<br />
which takes longer to complete<br />
relative to the first 80%. So charge<br />
to 80% and off you go.<br />
TIP 5<br />
Download and register with a<br />
number of the most popular EV<br />
charging apps available on either<br />
IOS or Android allowing yourself<br />
the luxury of choice when it comes<br />
to charging your chosen EV.<br />
You really don’t want to be wasting<br />
time trying to set up the correct<br />
app and payment card on the<br />
journey itself. Try out Zap Map,<br />
ChargePoint, PlugShare, Polar Plus,<br />
Pod-Point and Electric<br />
HIGHWAY.<br />
Whether we like it or not the electric<br />
vehicle revolution is here to stay.<br />
Prices will come down, range will<br />
increase and charging times will<br />
reduce, but until they do, take on<br />
board the advice given and carry<br />
on enjoying the drive. It’s going to<br />
be a electrifying journey.<br />
Where will you go?
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Have you considered your trees may<br />
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Trev’s<br />
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WINTER GARDEN<br />
bling<br />
When the flowers have faded, the<br />
autumn leaves have blown away<br />
and stems turned brown, the garden<br />
can look a dreary place; on hold and<br />
waiting for spring to awaken it. But there<br />
is plenty of sparkle and colour to be had as winter<br />
takes hold. Walking round my garden last winter I<br />
found so much to take my eye and delight me.<br />
The fi rst eye-catcher is a big splash of colour from<br />
the stems or berries of a tree or shrub. The fl owering<br />
dogwoods (Cornus alba) are blazing with colour<br />
from their bare stems. My favourites include the<br />
orange “Midwinter Fire”, the deep red “Sibirica”<br />
and even the black “Kesselringii” which looks<br />
stunning with the wan winter sun shining through.<br />
The snakebark maples are spreading their intricately<br />
patterned branches against the winter sky with<br />
red twigs and olive-green and cream trunks.<br />
“George Forrest” has the best coloured twigs and<br />
“Serpentine” the best trunk pattern. The trunks of<br />
Himalayan birch (Betula jackmontii) is white like<br />
bleached bones against the shadows. Another<br />
favourite is the trunk of the Tibetan cherry (Prunus<br />
serrula) whose dark red bark looks polished to mirror<br />
fi nish and is fi lled with swirling patterns of colour.<br />
Shrubs and trees are still covered with berries.<br />
My favourite of all is holly with all its Christmas<br />
associations and memories. The redwings will soon<br />
fl y in from Scandinavia and strip the trees of this<br />
winter feast. The fi rethorns (Pyracantha) are living<br />
up to their name: the yellow-berried ones haven’t<br />
been stripped yet and the stems of Cotoneaster<br />
horizontalis are fi rmly vertical, splayed out against a<br />
fence and studded with small red berries.<br />
Evergreen shrubs and plants add some colour<br />
through the winter, particularly the showy Heucheras<br />
like “Caramel”, “Blackberry Jam” or “Geisha Fan”.<br />
On a frosty morning the leaves are coated and<br />
edged with ice and look like candied fruits.<br />
Frost, ice and dew make the garden sparkle. Frozen<br />
droplets hang, suspended from the wheaten seed<br />
heads of giant oats (Stipa gigantea) and glisten<br />
on the heads of feather grasses (Miscanthus and<br />
Calamagrostis), shining brightly in the low sun.<br />
Evergreen spurges (Euphorbia) become sprinkled<br />
with a diamond-dust of dew and ice and this<br />
will cause them to bow their heads as it melts,<br />
recovering their pose when the weather warms up.<br />
The crinkly leaves of the sun roses (Cistus) are edged<br />
with frost and even the watering can and rabbit-wire<br />
fences are transformed into sculptural shapes by the<br />
frost.<br />
The dead-stems of herbaceous plants are dusted with<br />
frost and seemingly shining in the light. My favourites<br />
are Turkish sage (Phlomis russeliana) with pepper pot<br />
seed heads; sea holly (Eryngium) draped with silver<br />
strings of frosted spider web; and the dead-heads<br />
of conefl owers (Rudbeckia) like silver-edged spears<br />
pointing to the sky.<br />
Winter may seem long and cold, but there’s always<br />
some bling to brighten the short days.<br />
Janet & I run Special Perennials, our website<br />
www.specialperennials.com. We sell at Plant Hunters’ Fairs<br />
throughout the season. Please see www.planthuntersfairs.<br />
co.uk<br />
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY <strong>2020</strong> We will be at the Plant<br />
Hunters’ Fairs at Carsington Water DE6 1ST on Saturday<br />
14th March, Free Entry to Plant Fair; 1620’s House and<br />
Garden, Nr. Coalville LE67 2FW on Sunday 22nd March,<br />
Entry to Garden & Plant Fair £1; Patchings<br />
Art Centre, Calverton NG14 6NU on<br />
Saturday 28th March, , Free Entry to Plant Fair with<br />
22 top nurseries & artisans attending; The National<br />
Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas DE13 7AR on Sunday 29th<br />
March, Free entry to Plant Fair & Arboretum. We are happy<br />
to bring orders to plant fairs for you to collect.<br />
Martin Blow
KIMBERLEY<br />
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• Stove pipe & register plate<br />
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• Installation, comissioning & HETAS certification<br />
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Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet<br />
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Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members,<br />
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Saturday 14 <strong>December</strong>: Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers Christmas<br />
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Saturday 14 <strong>December</strong>: Ruddington Choral Society<br />
Christmas Concert. 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church,<br />
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Saturday 14 <strong>December</strong>: Fun Chorus will be preforming<br />
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Tuesday 31 <strong>December</strong>: Sinfonia Viva’s New Year’s Eve Gala<br />
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Get Cosy<br />
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With Christmas around the corner,<br />
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Halfords rear mount 3 cycle<br />
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White bath panel. standard size.<br />
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Wedding Dress. Ronald Joyce<br />
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3 pc Lounge suite. Settee, 2<br />
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Quantity of bookcases, CD<br />
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‘Call the Midwife – series 5 &<br />
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Morphy Richards Bread Maker.<br />
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Table Top Food Warmer. £10. 0115<br />
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Art Deco Stained Glass Ceiling<br />
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Travelling Cabin Case with<br />
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Panasonic Video Camera<br />
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Olympus Camera. SP500UZ. 10 x<br />
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Gold Coast Bridesmaid/<br />
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Swarovski Tiara. Worn once. Still<br />
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Ladies clothes & handbags.<br />
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Mans Mid-length coat. Grey wool.<br />
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6 ladies cocktail dresses. Brand<br />
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Vax Rapid Power Pro. Used 3<br />
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Frank Usher Ladies Evening<br />
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Windsmoor Full length black<br />
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yamaha psr3000 keyboard.<br />
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Garden gate. H 6ft x W 3ft. Treated<br />
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lADIES NEXT BLACK JACKET. Size<br />
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kenwood frost free fridge<br />
freezer. With water dispenser.<br />
H152cm x D55cm. Used for only 5<br />
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Ultra-lite 480 electric<br />
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955 4479<br />
cuda drift dirt scooter. Off road<br />
tyres. Silver/black. £30. 07800 633101<br />
parket knoll nevada sofa.<br />
Oatmeal draylon. Large 2 seater.<br />
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182393<br />
dewalt 24v cordless drill. With<br />
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Roller blind. Beautiful patterned<br />
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Lexmark genuine printer inks.<br />
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NEFF BUILT-IN DOUBLE OVEN,<br />
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Local Councillors<br />
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TAROSCOPES<br />
AIR SIGNS<br />
Libra, Aquarius, Gemini<br />
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Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus<br />
(Seven of Wands, The Fool, Death)<br />
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When others are competing for what you have /<br />
desire, it’s often a good sign that it’s something worth<br />
fi ghting for. You can win through, as long as you<br />
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Leo, Aries, Sagittarius<br />
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Naughty or nice?<br />
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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR<br />
LOCAL BEAT TEAM<br />
Eastwood Police Station<br />
120B Nottingham Road,<br />
Eastwood, <strong>NG16</strong> 3AJ<br />
Tel: 101 ext: 318 9720<br />
front counter open<br />
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm<br />
Neighbourhood Policing Insp.<br />
Inspector Simon Riley<br />
Neighbourhood Policing Sgt<br />
Sgt 268 Andrew Browning<br />
101 Ext: 318 9720<br />
EASTWOOD<br />
PCSO 3684 Slaney<br />
101 Ext: 310 3684<br />
PCSO 8199 Richards<br />
Tel: 07525 226681<br />
PC 2645 Reynolds<br />
Tel: 07525 989426<br />
PCSO 8805 Cupit<br />
Tel: 07557 660 615<br />
EASTWOOD SOUTH<br />
PC 2596 Ward<br />
Tel: 07525 989403<br />
PCSO 7168 Holbrook<br />
Tel: 07525 989435<br />
PCSO 8053 Reddish<br />
Tel: 07525 989437<br />
PCSO 4512 Hughes<br />
101 Ext: 310 4512<br />
EASTWOOD NORTH<br />
PC 3239 Wilson<br />
101 Ext: 310 3239<br />
PCSO 8806 Dring<br />
Tel: 07595 074191<br />
PCSO 8883 Keeley<br />
Tel: 07525 989 427<br />
from your local neighbourhood policing inspector,<br />
Simon Riley....<br />
To quote Roger Daltrey - “Meet the new<br />
boss, same as the old boss!”<br />
I have been back in Broxtowe since<br />
the end of September, following my<br />
summer cameo at Bassetlaw, Newark<br />
and Sherwood and it’s really good to be<br />
back in the borough. I have genuinely<br />
been blown away by the amount of nice<br />
comments I have had from people about<br />
how glad they are to see me back in post<br />
- this really does mean a lot and I thank<br />
all of you who have taken the time to call,<br />
send me a message or stop me at events<br />
to pass on your kind words.<br />
Local Priorities<br />
Priorities will be set quarterly at what is<br />
now known as the ‘Local Policing Priority<br />
Setting Meeting,’ chaired by myself and<br />
involving the neighbourhood policing<br />
sergeants and officials from Broxtowe<br />
Borough Council. Alongside our own<br />
crime data and incident/intelligence<br />
recording, there are a number of<br />
information streams which contribute to<br />
the process, including feedback obtained<br />
from your locally elected members, CAT<br />
meetings, Neighbourhood Watch and the<br />
quarterly survey sent out by the office of<br />
the Police and Crime Commissioner. I’d<br />
encourage you all to engage with the<br />
survey and pass on concerns through<br />
the various conduits identified so that<br />
we can be fully informed of the issues<br />
which affect your quality of life and these<br />
can be factored into the priority setting<br />
process. Once decided the priorities are<br />
published on the website and monthly<br />
updates will be provided.<br />
Local Policing Priorities up to Dec are;<br />
• Burglary of People’s Homes<br />
• Anti-social Behaviour, including local<br />
drugs issues<br />
• Off-road Motorcycling<br />
Engagement<br />
Another key element of our priority<br />
setting process is the feedback we<br />
receive from our various engagements<br />
in our communities. Your feedback<br />
is vital to us as we strive to provide<br />
the best service we can and to make<br />
improvements in our service wherever<br />
they are needed and are within our grasp.<br />
We have a number of engagements<br />
planned over the course of each year. If<br />
you’re in attendance, or simply if you see<br />
any of us, please come and talk to us. We<br />
want to hear from you!<br />
Christmas Drink Drive Campaign<br />
As it does every year at this time, our<br />
annual Christmas Drink/Drive Campaign<br />
will get underway on 1st <strong>December</strong> and<br />
will run for the whole month. My officers<br />
will be out on the ground, engaging with<br />
this campaign throughout <strong>December</strong>. My<br />
message is one of ‘DON’T!’ Every year I<br />
say it but every year people still risk it.<br />
Please, please DON’T drink drive, or drive<br />
whilst under the influence of drugs -<br />
when you are caught, you will lose your<br />
licence at the very least. Drinking and<br />
driving costs lives - simple as that.
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