NG8 January/February 2020
Local business directory and community magazine.
Local business directory and community magazine.
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
ng8<br />
<strong>January</strong>/<strong>February</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
WIN<br />
2 x £50 meals<br />
Theatre Tickets<br />
Savoy Cinema Tickets<br />
£20 one4all voucher<br />
See inside for details!<br />
“Tristram’s<br />
are the best<br />
in the business.<br />
I wouldn’t use<br />
anyone else!”<br />
NG<br />
Magazine<br />
OFFER!<br />
Sell your property for<br />
£1000+vat or Lettings<br />
Property Management<br />
for £25+vat per<br />
month for 12<br />
months!<br />
*<br />
www.tristrams.uk.com<br />
0115 978 6825<br />
“Very pleased<br />
with the<br />
whole team.<br />
A* all the way.”<br />
*Offer ends 31 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
Delivered FREE to 9,000 homes and businesses.
Pre Packed Coal<br />
Housecoal - Smokeless - Anthracite - Logs -<br />
Kindling - Appliance Spare Parts<br />
Visit our Cash & Carry at<br />
MAIN ROAD, WATNALL, NG16 1HA<br />
or call us on: 0115 9389351<br />
Visit us at www.fernwood.co.uk<br />
to see our latest offers!<br />
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 7am-5pm & Sat 7am-12noon<br />
*Delivery available on request<br />
**Seasonal Saturday opening applies - check website for details<br />
**
QUOTE ThIS ADvERT TO<br />
REcEIvE A FREE UPGRADE TO<br />
An EnhAncED TEST WhIch<br />
InclUDES A MAcUlAR ScAn OF<br />
ThE BAcK OF ThE EyE.<br />
Delivering the finest eyewear with the best eyecare<br />
in the heart of the community<br />
■ Do you want to see the same Optometrists & Staff<br />
every time?<br />
■ Do you want to be seen by UK Optician Award Finalist<br />
Optometrist 2018?<br />
■ Do you want to be known as a name and not a number when<br />
you visit the Opticians?<br />
■ Do you want to see the most individual, fashionable and<br />
independent frames with the finest quality ophthalmic<br />
lenses from around the world?<br />
■ Do you suffer from Dry Eyes or Blepharitis?<br />
NEWCASTLE AVENUE<br />
Pharmacy<br />
Pharmacy<br />
DEVONSHIRE AVENUE<br />
B6464<br />
CHILWELL ROAD<br />
Beeston<br />
Parish Church<br />
MIDDLE STREET B6464<br />
We also dispense<br />
specialist lenses for<br />
people with vision loss<br />
related to Glaucoma,<br />
Retinitis Pigmentosa,<br />
Diabetic Retinopathy<br />
and Macular Degeneration<br />
(AMD).<br />
With over 45 years of experience<br />
between us we have 2 goals:<br />
Provide a friendly, welcoming, homely environment<br />
with a passion for great customer service and to<br />
combine the best ophthalmic lenses from some of<br />
the most respected lens manufacturer’s alongside<br />
some of the finest hand-made frames from around<br />
the world.<br />
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm. Saturday 9am-5pm<br />
John Flynn Opticians welcomes the registration of new patients and parking is available in the practice’s own car park.<br />
Telephone 0115 9255051 to make an appointment. enquiries@johnflynnopticians.co.uk www.johnflynnopticians.co.uk<br />
Want to stay up to date with the latest news and<br />
arrivals?why not follow us on Instagram and<br />
Facebook @johnflynnopticians<br />
0115 925 5051<br />
4 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
0115 932 8888<br />
BESPOKE<br />
GARDEN ROOMS<br />
ARCTIC BBQ CABINS<br />
“<br />
0115 932 8888<br />
It's the best decision we could have made,<br />
money well spent!<br />
- Jacqui<br />
“<br />
2 5 1 T o t o n L a n e<br />
N o t t i n g h a m<br />
N G 9 7 J A<br />
Open 10am - 4pm, 7 Days a Week<br />
www.cabinmaster.co.uk<br />
www.arcticcabins.co.uk
HUCKNALL<br />
EASTWOOD<br />
CARLTON<br />
IIKESTON<br />
COLWICK<br />
BRAMCOTE<br />
NOTTINGHAM<br />
CITY CENTRE<br />
KEYWORTH<br />
STAPLEFORD<br />
WEST<br />
BEESTON<br />
BRIDGFORD<br />
LONG EATON<br />
Covering the whole of Nottingham for Sales & Lettings.<br />
Rated 4.8/5 stars on Google, with over 150 reviews! (As of July 2019)<br />
2018 & 2019<br />
£100 meal<br />
Theatre Tickets • Food &<br />
Drink Festival Tickets<br />
Quaser Elite Parties<br />
£20 one4all voucher<br />
See inside for details!<br />
*<br />
Welcome<br />
Happy <strong>2020</strong> to all our readers!!!<br />
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas<br />
holiday and got everything you wished for.<br />
We are in the middle of winter now and it can<br />
seem endless. Here at NGHQ we are focussing<br />
on getting fit, eating well and enjoying living<br />
in the moment rather than worrying about the<br />
future or whittling about the past.<br />
2019 saw us launch our 9th magazine; NG Four<br />
has been well received and we would like to<br />
thank everyone for their continued support.<br />
A usual we have some great competitions for<br />
you including two £50 vouchers for the Slug<br />
and Lettuce in town, family cinema tickets and<br />
theatre tickets.<br />
Happy reading<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email:<br />
sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
You can read this magazine online at: ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Contents<br />
Looking good, feeling great 10<br />
Sudoku 11<br />
Crossword 14<br />
Free time and what to do with it 15<br />
Community diary 16-19<br />
Music group directory 22-23<br />
Eat, drink and be merry 25<br />
Recipes 26-27<br />
Home and garden 28<br />
For sale 42<br />
A helping hand when you need it 63<br />
Helping hand directory 66-68<br />
Pets and their people 69<br />
Kids - learn and play 71<br />
Kids diary 71-72<br />
Business and professional 75<br />
Useful information 76<br />
Puzzle solutions 76<br />
Index/List of advertisers 78<br />
/ngmagazines<br />
/ngmagazines<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 />
ng magazines is the trading name of AliCat Ltd, 5a Stanhope Crescent,<br />
Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7AZ. Registered in England 6520618.<br />
© ng magazines 2019.<br />
The deadline for all adverts and submissions to go in the March/<br />
April <strong>2020</strong> edition of <strong>NG8</strong> is 6 <strong>February</strong> <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Covering NG2,<br />
NG3, NG4, NG5,<br />
<strong>NG8</strong>, NG14, NG15<br />
and NG16 areas.<br />
Delivered FREE to 17,000 homes and businesses.<br />
Delivered FREE to 17,000 homes and businesses.<br />
ng<br />
ng8<br />
* O fer only valid with a copy of this advert<br />
0115 962 5003<br />
Delivered FREE to 17,000 homes and businesses.<br />
• Free 30 minute consultations available<br />
• Home visits/Telephone consultations available<br />
• Court/Hearings & Meetings representation provided<br />
www.dmwps.co.uk<br />
PRICE INCLUDES...<br />
FREE EPC • FREE FLOORPLAN • FREE ENHANCED PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Delivered FREE to 17,000 homes and businesses.<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER*<br />
£995inc VAT<br />
OPEN NOW<br />
NO SALE NO FEE<br />
ORDER:0115 920 1800<br />
WWW.CHAOCHAO.CO.UK<br />
4 Croft Road, Arnold,<br />
Nottingham, NG5 7DX.<br />
SELL YOUR HOUSE FOR ONLY...<br />
SOUTH EAST ASIAN TAKEAWAY<br />
FRESHER CLEANER GREENER<br />
ng5<br />
n<br />
£100<br />
October/November 2019<br />
Estate & Letting Agents<br />
g<br />
n<br />
2<br />
June/July 20195<br />
August/September 2019<br />
ng5<br />
<strong>February</strong>/March 20195<br />
Nottingham's only exclusively home visiting opticians<br />
Need an eye test but have difficulties getting out?<br />
For a personalised and friendly service with upfront fees contact<br />
Haresh Sood (Public Access Barrister) on:<br />
Ca l to arrange an eye test to be done at your home<br />
Book an appointment online<br />
freedomeyecare.co.uk<br />
Providing NHS services<br />
Delivered FREE to 8,000<br />
homes and businesses.<br />
ng<br />
ng<br />
n<br />
2x<br />
www.hareshsoodlaw.co.uk<br />
Free NHS home eye test<br />
Email: counsel@hareshsoodlaw.co.uk | Tel: (+44) 7958321591<br />
Delivered FREE to 8,000 homes and businesses.<br />
November/December 2018<br />
Have you considered contacting<br />
a Barrister directly without going<br />
through a Solicitor?<br />
*subject to eligibility<br />
g3<br />
March/April 20193<br />
May June 20193<br />
July/August 20193<br />
September/October 2019<br />
N OTTIN GHAM’S AWARD WINNING<br />
0115 7866320<br />
Employment Advice (a l types) & Settlement<br />
Agreements, Regulatory Law (medical<br />
professionals) Civil Matters (injunctions, landlord/<br />
tenants), Contentious Probate, JR,<br />
Immigration, Legal Costs, Contract Disputes & more.<br />
ORDER ONLINE @<br />
www.spicetakeaway.com<br />
0115 962 3555<br />
www.spicetakeaway.com<br />
Delivered FREE to 9,000 homes and businesses.<br />
Delivered FREE to 9,000 homes and businesses.<br />
WIN<br />
2 x Cods Sca lops £50<br />
meals, Theatre Tickets<br />
Ice Skating Family Passes<br />
Ski Centre Family Pass<br />
£20 one4a l voucher<br />
See inside for details!<br />
Estate & Letting Agents<br />
SELL YOUR HOUSE FOR ONLY...<br />
£995inc VAT<br />
0115 978 6825<br />
www.tristrams.uk.com<br />
NO SALE NO FEE<br />
LIMITED TIME OFFER*<br />
PRICE INCLUDES...<br />
FREE EPC • FREE FLOORPLAN • FREE ENHANCED PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
0115 962 5003<br />
www.dmwps.co.uk<br />
* O fer only valid with a copy of this advert<br />
WIN<br />
Delivered FREE to 9,000 homes and businesses.<br />
WIN<br />
Theatre tickets<br />
one4a l voucher<br />
£100 meal<br />
Lost City Golf Passes<br />
See inside for details!<br />
g<br />
See inside for details!<br />
£5 voucher inside magazine<br />
See page 14<br />
WIN<br />
Theatre tickets<br />
one4a l voucher<br />
£100 meal<br />
Red Kangaroo tickets<br />
Safari Park passes<br />
£50 meals,<br />
£20 & £30 one4a l vouchers,<br />
Ragdale Ha l Spa day, Wildlife<br />
Park tickets, Panto family<br />
ticket and a Chambers<br />
Christmas Hamper<br />
See inside for details!<br />
See inside for details!<br />
Ski Centre Family Pass<br />
£20 one4a l voucher<br />
See inside for details!<br />
Theatre Tickets<br />
Cinema Tickets<br />
See inside for details!<br />
£100 meal<br />
Panto & Theatre Tickets<br />
Quasar Elite parties<br />
£20 one4a l voucher<br />
2 x Cods Sca lops £50<br />
meals, Theatre Tickets<br />
WIN<br />
meal,<br />
£20 one4a l voucher,<br />
Family Ice Skating Passes<br />
Theatre & Show tickets<br />
Lost City Golf passes<br />
See inside for details!<br />
x £50 Meals,<br />
£20 one4a l voucher,<br />
WIN<br />
WIN<br />
WIN<br />
WIN<br />
6 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Quality<br />
made-to-measure<br />
fitted wardrobes<br />
- 100’s of designs<br />
- Free design & quote<br />
- 10 year guarantee<br />
- Family business over 20 years<br />
- We only use our own fitters<br />
- Honest pricing policy<br />
- All made in-house<br />
- Fit within 3 weeks of order<br />
- Installation within 1 day<br />
Book your free design visit now<br />
0115 975 6633 - wardrobesonline.co.uk<br />
Sliding Door Wardrobes & Bedroom Furniture<br />
Factory showroom: Southglade Business Park, off Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 9RA
FREE<br />
UNDERFLOOR HEATING<br />
in EVERY conservatory we create<br />
visit klg.co.uk/freeoffer<br />
To make sure you can enjoy your extra space every day of the year<br />
REQUEST<br />
YOUR FREE<br />
QUOTATION<br />
TODAY!<br />
OVER 45<br />
YEARS<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
KLG<br />
RUTLAND<br />
PRICE<br />
PROMISE<br />
0% APR<br />
INTEREST<br />
FREE CREDIT *<br />
10 YEAR<br />
GUARANTEE<br />
MADE IN<br />
BRITAIN<br />
Come and find out what we could offer your home, in our<br />
lovely showroom full of conservatories, orangeries and more.<br />
Visit our website to read our independent customer reviews.<br />
www.klg.co.uk<br />
BEESTON SHOWROOM<br />
0115 922 11 55<br />
Queens Road East NG9 2FD<br />
ILKESTON SHOWROOM<br />
0115 944 12 12<br />
Nottingham Road DE7 5BB<br />
SHOWROOMS OPEN<br />
Mon-Fri: 9.00 - 17.00 Sat: 9.30 - 15.00 Sun: 10.00 - 14.00 (Beeston only)<br />
For full offer terms and conditions visit www.klg.co.uk<br />
Products are produced on our premises in<br />
Nottingham by our manufacturing arm Archer Systems<br />
KLG Rutland<br />
www.klg.co.uk<br />
Images for illustration purposes only. *Credit is subject to application and status. Terms and conditions apply. Minimum order £1,000. KLG Amazing Glazing Ltd is authorised and regulated by<br />
the Financial Conduct Authority. KLG Amazing Glazing, The Mill, Queens Road East, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2FD act as a credit broker and not the lender. Credit is provided by Hitachi Capital<br />
Consumer Finance, a division of Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Why not visit<br />
your local<br />
showroom at<br />
<strong>NG8</strong> 6AD<br />
CANOPY<br />
WAS £658 NOW £299<br />
RETRACTABLE GEARING<br />
WAS £790 NOW £450<br />
REGENT<br />
WAS £789 NOW £399<br />
NON INSULATED MANUAL<br />
WAS £1266 NOW £450<br />
INSULATED SECTIONAL<br />
WAS £1182 NOW £850<br />
2/3 1/3 SPLIT<br />
WAS 1601 NOW £799<br />
CALL NOW<br />
Freephone on<br />
0800 092 3701<br />
or local rate<br />
0115 9017391<br />
For a FREE colour brochure & FREE no obligation site survey<br />
VISIT US<br />
Visit your nearest showroom at<br />
571-573 Nuthall Road<br />
Nottingham, <strong>NG8</strong> 6AD<br />
www.thegaragedoorcompany.ltd.uk<br />
Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm Saturday 9am - 1pm<br />
Based on 7x6’6” door. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Fitting charges apply. ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT.
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 />
rather than the gym; we simply make these decisions<br />
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 />
simple exercise:<br />
Set three intentions and write out three actions<br />
needed for each intention and then have this<br />
everywhere. On your phone, in the cupboard…<br />
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 />
Email: info@strengthyphysique.co.uk<br />
Website: www.strengthphysique.co.uk
Dance Away the Grey Skies<br />
Start Dancin'<br />
Christchurch Hall Chilwell<br />
Tango Workshop<br />
at Mapperley<br />
Sunday 23rd <strong>February</strong><br />
Beginners session starts at 2.00pm<br />
Start the new year<br />
the way you mean to go on.<br />
Book an appointment in <strong>January</strong> &<br />
<strong>February</strong> and get...<br />
50% o ff *<br />
*T&Cs apply | Selected treatments only<br />
207 Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, <strong>NG8</strong> 2QJ<br />
0115 928 2059<br />
Tango & Samba Course<br />
A new 7-week course<br />
starts on<br />
Wednesday <strong>February</strong> 25th<br />
Beginners start at 7.00 pm<br />
Intermediates at 7.45 pm<br />
Advanced at 8.30 pm<br />
To register:<br />
email: doug@startdancin.co.uk<br />
Phone: 07760 112277<br />
www.startdancin.co.uk<br />
How to Play<br />
Fill in the grid so that every<br />
row, every column and every 3<br />
x 3 box contains the numbers 1<br />
to 9 with no repetition!!<br />
Solution on useful info page<br />
Nahele Holistics<br />
Let’s get YOU back to feeling like YOU!<br />
Clinical Reflexology – Aids relaxation,<br />
reduces stress, improves sleep and circulation.<br />
It helps with energy levels and enhances<br />
emotional wellbeing. Some clients use it to help<br />
cope with specific health challenges.<br />
Helen Murby MAR CRM5 GJC<br />
The Foot Room at Wollaton Ltd<br />
17 Lambourne Drive, Wollaton, <strong>NG8</strong> 1GR<br />
Tel - 0115 928 1000 / 07860 750783<br />
1<br />
9<br />
6<br />
SUDOKU PUZZLE<br />
8 2<br />
2 1 7<br />
3 5<br />
8 6<br />
7 3<br />
1 5<br />
9<br />
1<br />
4<br />
4<br />
5<br />
2<br />
9<br />
6<br />
5<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 11
NOTTINGHAM FOOT CARE<br />
Foot Health Practitioners<br />
We Provide All Your Foot Care<br />
Requirements:<br />
Nail Cutting<br />
Corn & Callus Removal<br />
Diabetic Care Plans<br />
Fungal Nail Treatment<br />
Thickened Nail Reduction<br />
Deep Foot Cleanse<br />
Circulation Therapy<br />
Medical Pedicures<br />
Holiday Feet<br />
Call today and book a free consultation<br />
HOME VISIT & CLINIC APPOINTMENTS<br />
Mobile: 07437 345125<br />
Email: nottinghamfootcare@icloud.com<br />
Half price<br />
sunglasses<br />
when<br />
purchased<br />
as a second<br />
pair*<br />
*Terms & Conditions<br />
apply<br />
We are just off Crown Island in the old<br />
Lloyds bank building.<br />
186 Wollaton Rd, Wollaton, <strong>NG8</strong> 1HJ<br />
Registered office: The Fire Fighters Charity, Level 6, Belvedere, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4HG.<br />
Charity registered in England & Wales (1093387) and Scotland (SC040096).<br />
12 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
MOBILE FOOT CARE<br />
AT YOUR HOME<br />
OR WORKPLACE<br />
DO YOUR FEET<br />
NEED SOME CARE<br />
& ATTENTION?<br />
Are you struggling<br />
to get out & about?<br />
Craig Mochrie SAC Dip FHP Lota Mochrie SAC Dip FHP<br />
Professional, Friendly Service<br />
Nail Trimming Corn Removal Verruca Treatment<br />
Ingrowing Toenails Hard, Cracked Skin Fungal Nails<br />
Please call for<br />
free advice or to<br />
book an<br />
appointment<br />
QUALIFIED &<br />
FULLY INSURED<br />
Foot Revive, Apartment 1, 18 Alexandra Street, Nottingham NG5 1AY.<br />
Telephone: 0115 960 2872 / 07735 961 741<br />
Email: footrevive.uk@gmail.com Website: www.foot-revive.com<br />
QUALITY CUSTOM ARTWORK<br />
DARK RITUAL TATTOO PARLOUR<br />
116 BIRCHOVER RD NOTTS <strong>NG8</strong> 4BW<br />
FOUNDER: RICHARD PAICE<br />
TATTOO ARTIST:<br />
NATALIE DAVIS // MERMAIDDOODLES<br />
T E L : 0115 9280 700<br />
DARKRITUALTATTOO@ OUTLOOK.COM<br />
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE<br />
FOLLOW SOCIAL MEDIA<br />
FOR DISCOUNTS<br />
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS & MORE<br />
DARKRITUALTATTOO<br />
DARK_RITUAL_TATTOO<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 13
• Examinations<br />
• Fillings (white)<br />
• Teeth Cleaning<br />
• Antibiotics<br />
• Extractions<br />
5% off Home Visit<br />
Examination when quoting<br />
DENT18 at time of booking.<br />
Can’t be used retrospectively.<br />
• Provision of Acrylic, Metal & Suction Dentures &<br />
Denture Repair - with dentures made direct from<br />
our laboratory<br />
Crossword (answers on useful info page)<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
8 9<br />
10 11<br />
12 13 14<br />
15 16<br />
17 18 19 20<br />
21 22<br />
23 24<br />
14 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts<br />
Across<br />
1. Minor Biblical prophet (5)<br />
4. Used for treating malaria (7)<br />
8. Small house (5)<br />
9. Something unpleasant to look at (7)<br />
10. Notice (7)<br />
11. Map within a map (5)<br />
12. Temperature measuring instrument<br />
(11)<br />
17. Racecourse (5)<br />
19. Human air intake? (7)<br />
21. Warrior of feudal Japan (7)<br />
22. Visible vapour (5)<br />
23. Setback (7)<br />
24. Very steep (5)<br />
Down<br />
1. Barrack (6)<br />
2. Seventh day (7)<br />
3. Invalidate (5)<br />
4. Form (13)<br />
5. List (7)<br />
6. Golf clubs (5)<br />
7. Builds (6)<br />
13. Ramshackle building (3,4)<br />
14. Body part pierced for rings (7)<br />
15. Roman general (6)<br />
16. Unpowered aircraft (6)<br />
18. Ship of the desert (5)<br />
20. Draws into the mouth (5)
NEW PART TIME COURSES<br />
ACROSS THE CITY<br />
Nottingham College’s community team offer<br />
a range of short part-time courses for adults<br />
across the city and county. Courses take place<br />
at venues during the day and evening and are<br />
designed for people who want to upskill to<br />
further their career or for those who want to<br />
learn a new skill with like-minded adults in a<br />
welcoming setting.<br />
A wide range of courses are offered to<br />
beginners and improvers including Computing<br />
and IT, Health and Wellbeing, Cake Decoration,<br />
Arts, Crafts and Textiles, Stained Glass,<br />
Beauty & Complementary Therapies, English<br />
and Maths, First Aid, Food Safety, Health and<br />
Safety, Employability Skills, and languages<br />
including French and Spanish.<br />
Nottingham College’s Community Faculty<br />
Manager, Amanda Ball, said: “The College<br />
continues to offer a wide range of part-time<br />
courses for adults in different locations across<br />
the community, promoting employability and<br />
health and wellbeing. Some courses can even<br />
offer free tuition for people who are aged 19+<br />
and claim certain benefits. There is something<br />
for everyone so get in touch and see what is on<br />
offer. Adult classes run throughout the year,<br />
with new courses starting each term. Contact<br />
our enquiry team or check the College website<br />
for the most up to date information.”<br />
The College has released full details of all<br />
courses in its new community course guide. To<br />
find out more about part-time courses, contact<br />
the College on 0115 9 100 100 or search the<br />
website at www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk<br />
Studying<br />
part-time<br />
is a piece<br />
of cake<br />
(or one of our many other courses<br />
if baking’s not your thing!)<br />
nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
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 “Silver Pride” - a social group for older<br />
gay & bi-men. Social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meet<br />
at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1<br />
4FQ. 2-4pm, 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info call<br />
0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” -<br />
opportunities for older lesbians 55+ to meet informally at<br />
Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ<br />
approx. every 2 months for networking and social activities.<br />
Further info:0115 844 0011 or e: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - we walk<br />
all year round on Weds and Suns locally & further<br />
afield in Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Occasional coach<br />
trips. Everyone welcome. For more info visit: https://<br />
broxtoweramblers.org.uk. Find us on Facebook.<br />
Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people<br />
over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks<br />
between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also<br />
organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK &<br />
Europe. Contact julieking1@hotmail.co.uk for the program.<br />
City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men<br />
over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North<br />
Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wed monthly at 10am, meetings<br />
start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus<br />
optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774<br />
or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com<br />
Chinese Brush Painting Class - runs most Wed nights<br />
in Beeston - 7.15pm - 9.15pm. Not 2nd Wed of month. For<br />
beginners & improvers & costs £5 a week for insurance &<br />
basic materials. Tel: 0115 9224029 for more details.<br />
Cardio Tennis - for adults - Sat: 11am - 12 noon. £5 per<br />
session. For more info & to book a space call Luke on 0777<br />
1785335 or email: minicoaching@outlook.com<br />
Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated,<br />
widowed & divorced. Every Thurs club night at Rolls Royce<br />
Pavilion, Derby with a full monthly programme. Full details at<br />
www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!<br />
Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and<br />
textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics,<br />
North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre)<br />
on 1st Tues monthly: 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact<br />
Jenny on 01623 491331.<br />
Ellenismos Greek Dancing – Mon: 8pm-9.30pm at<br />
St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members<br />
welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email:<br />
m.beedham@ntlworld.com<br />
Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet<br />
2nd Wed monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16<br />
2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk<br />
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings<br />
with speakers, held at 2pm in The Mechanics, North<br />
Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115<br />
922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com<br />
Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing.<br />
Mon: 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, Nottingham,<br />
NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/<br />
musicians! Our aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long<br />
tradition. Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978<br />
6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.<br />
uk<br />
Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities monthly<br />
in & around Nottinghamshire, inc. coffee mornings, day trips<br />
& exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by<br />
calling 0115 844 0011.<br />
Learn to Dance - weekday evenings. No partner required.<br />
18-80+yrs. Fun social night. Radcliffe-on-Trent, Hucknall,<br />
Sandiacre, West Bridgford. For more info call Sue 07915<br />
671688 or visit www.cerocheaven.com.<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. For more info call 0115 914<br />
0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com<br />
16 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults<br />
aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every<br />
Sun throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire<br />
& Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info<br />
visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members<br />
welcome.<br />
Middleton Townswomen Guild - meet 2pm, first Tues<br />
every month at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow<br />
Rd, Wollaton. Guest speakers, social events, art & craft<br />
group. New members welcome. Call Jean on 0115 928 4530<br />
for info.<br />
Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We<br />
read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss afterwards. We’re<br />
a very friendly group meeting Tues 7-9pm: Mechanics, North<br />
Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847<br />
8423.<br />
Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing<br />
& displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, <strong>NG8</strong> 1FG<br />
on the 4th Tues monthly: 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks &<br />
demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on<br />
0115 975 3365.<br />
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent<br />
Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, Harrow Rd, <strong>NG8</strong> 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 Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to<br />
get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere?<br />
Come along & meet us on the first Fri monthly @ 11am -<br />
Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For<br />
more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@<br />
oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.<br />
Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet<br />
every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, <strong>NG8</strong> 1FG. Excellent<br />
speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info<br />
visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198<br />
The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St,<br />
Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new<br />
people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join<br />
including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Keep Fit, Film<br />
Shows etc. Now rated 4* on google. For membership details<br />
contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941<br />
7353<br />
New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full<br />
programme of events monthly - (daytime only) day trips,<br />
theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For<br />
further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.<br />
org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com<br />
Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th<br />
Wed (evenings) monthly, city centre. We welcome everyone<br />
who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - all<br />
genres are catered for. For info please contact Phil on 0115<br />
938 4098<br />
Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info<br />
& support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues,<br />
coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on<br />
0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@<br />
nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040<br />
Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm<br />
at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot<br />
Lane, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples<br />
welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary<br />
Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mon: 8.30pm<br />
at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no<br />
playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray -<br />
07717 058856 for more info.<br />
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant<br />
Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants &<br />
gardening. Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s<br />
Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @<br />
7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.<br />
org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call<br />
Carol on 0115 914 2474<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 Secular Society - meets on last Tues<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 Flower Club - invites you to discover a<br />
new talent by joining us on a Thurs evening at the Bluecoat<br />
School, <strong>NG8</strong> 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane<br />
Walden - 0115 937 5343.<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 17
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New<br />
members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually<br />
into the Peak District, but other areas too. We often<br />
offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail<br />
contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.<br />
nottinghamwayfarers.com<br />
Off The Cuff - adult drama and improv group meet at the<br />
Commercial Inn, Beeston. Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm. For more<br />
info: 07596 959326 or offthecuffnottingham@gmail.com<br />
Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley<br />
- Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and<br />
join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks<br />
then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week.<br />
At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info:<br />
Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome.<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 />
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 />
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 />
Scrabble, Bingo, Film Club, Hard of Hearing<br />
Group, Beetle Drive, Older Lesbian Network - all<br />
groups meet at Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1<br />
4FQ. Please call 0115 844 0011 for further info. For info on<br />
other activities call Nicky Newbury on 07872 839625 (Living<br />
Well Coordinator).<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 Mon 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 />
TJFridays Dance - dancing in a fun & friendly atmosphere.<br />
Ballroom, Sequence, Latin. Fri: 7.45 - 10.15pm, Awsworth<br />
Village Hall. Contact: 01773 770973<br />
Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday<br />
first Mon monthly for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley<br />
on 01159 619502.<br />
Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions<br />
on Thurs evening & weekends. 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 />
Wollaton Line Dancing - Mondays: 12.15pm - 1.30pm at<br />
St Leonards Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton. £4 per class.<br />
For more info call Linda Davies on 07907 711282.<br />
Wollaton Park Ladies Probus Club - meet 4th Tues<br />
monthly at Harrow Road Community Centre at 10am for tea/<br />
coffee, interesting speakers & outings. New members very<br />
welcome. For more info call Linda on 0115 928 2956.<br />
Wollaton Park Community Centre - welcomes new<br />
volunteers to help in the Community Garden on Harrow<br />
Road. We meet 1st Fri monthly from 10am. No special skills<br />
are needed & we break for refreshments. Further details<br />
from the wardens on 0115 928 8860 or just come along.<br />
Wollaton Recorded Music Society - meet last Fri of<br />
most months @ 1.30pm in St Leonard’s Community Centre,<br />
Bramcote Lane. We enjoy listening to good music together<br />
with varied, themed presentations. You are most welcome to<br />
join us. Call Ron: 0115 916 1826 or Bill: 0115 928 6978<br />
Wollaton Probus Club - for men 60+. Meet at St<br />
Leonards’ Comm. Centre, Bramcote Lane, <strong>NG8</strong> every 3rd<br />
Tues, monthly. Talks, outings, visits, lunches & walks. For<br />
more info contact Keith Dinsale: 0115 928 4643 or www.<br />
spanglefish.com/wollatonprobusclub<br />
Wollaton Dovecote Ladies Probus - meet at 10 for<br />
10.30am on 3rd Mon monthly at St Leonard’s Community<br />
Centre. Tea/coffee, speakers, outings. New members very<br />
welcome. For more info call Daryle on 0115 928 5780.<br />
Wollaton Art Group - indulge yourself! Come and<br />
paint or draw weekly in peace & quiet. Every Tues: 2-4pm at<br />
Wollaton Vale Comm. Centre. Call 07751 287096 for details.<br />
Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society<br />
- meet at 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<br />
0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/<br />
WollatonHistorical<br />
18 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks?<br />
Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or<br />
web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable<br />
to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect<br />
essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver.<br />
Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info.<br />
Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the<br />
third Wed monthly at 7.30pm at St Leonard’s Community<br />
Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village (opposite the<br />
library). Guest speakers & guided walks. See website www.<br />
spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory or call Nigel<br />
Downes on 0115 944 4671. Visitors very welcome.<br />
ng magazines<br />
need delivery people in<br />
ng4<br />
for more information call<br />
0115 926 9777<br />
WIN...<br />
TWO TICKETS<br />
for SOME MOTHERS<br />
DO ‘AVE ‘EM<br />
Just answer the following.....<br />
Who played Frank Spencer in the<br />
Comedy TV Series?<br />
Send your answer & contact details on or<br />
before Friday 28 <strong>February</strong> <strong>2020</strong> to:<br />
ng magazines, 5a Stanhope<br />
Crescent, Arnold, NG5 7AZ<br />
Some Mothers<br />
Do ‘Ave ‘Em<br />
will be at the Theatre Royal<br />
from 10 - 14 March <strong>2020</strong><br />
Tickets £20.50 - £38.50<br />
For tickets and info:<br />
www.trch.co.uk/ 0115 989 5555<br />
All correct answers will be entered into a<br />
draw. The winner will be notified by Monday 2<br />
March <strong>2020</strong>. The performance is at 7.30pm on<br />
Tuesday 10 March <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 19
Tanya About Town<br />
There’s no business<br />
like show business,<br />
and if the first part of<br />
the year is anything to<br />
go by in Nottingham,<br />
then it looks like <strong>2020</strong><br />
is going to be a great<br />
year for entertainment.<br />
The Kaiser Chiefs kick the year<br />
off in style at the Motorpoint<br />
Arena (Jan 17) along with special<br />
guests Razor Light. Capturing<br />
the unique ABBA sound and feel<br />
with incredible attention to detail,<br />
Waterloo – The Best Of ABBA<br />
will bring a full live cast and band,<br />
stunning costumes and breathtaking<br />
choreography to the stage<br />
(24 Jan) and the stars of last years<br />
Strictly Come Dancing waltz in<br />
after them for their annual glittery<br />
visit to the city (4-5 Feb).<br />
The 1975 stop by (15 Feb) and<br />
James Blunt drops in too (20<br />
Feb). Enjoy the classic sounds<br />
of the Chicago Blues Brothers,<br />
direct from London’s West End<br />
with their 11 piece band, for a<br />
brand new two hour all singing, all<br />
dancing hit parade bringing you<br />
the greatest movie anthems of all<br />
time, performed live in concert (21<br />
Feb) and Michael Ball and Alfie<br />
Boe return to the city for another<br />
visit (28 Feb).<br />
A special, one-of-a-kind tour<br />
visits the arena with a huge allstar<br />
line up. The Blast Off Tour!<br />
features live performances from<br />
top US artists Nelly, Salt N Pepa,<br />
Shaggy, Mya and Blu Cantrell<br />
(3 March) and we also see the<br />
Stereophonics (7 March) and The<br />
Script (9 March) visit the arena.<br />
The entertainment doesn’t stop<br />
there either. Down the road at<br />
the Theatre Royal and Royal<br />
Concert Hall, the world premiere<br />
production of Kay Mellor’s thrilling<br />
new play, Band of Gold runs (14-<br />
18 Jan). Celebrate the life, legacy<br />
and the music of Prince, as a<br />
brilliant show featuring the world<br />
class New Purple Celebration<br />
delivers a non-stop hit packed<br />
extravaganza (29 Jan).<br />
With more glitter than ever before,<br />
one of my favourites, the iconic<br />
musical Priscilla Queen of the<br />
Desert returns starring Strictly<br />
winner Joe McFadden (27 Jan).<br />
A powerful reinvention of the<br />
family favourite, Riverdance also<br />
visits for their 25th anniversary<br />
(16 March). Another act I’ve seen<br />
before who is definitely worth<br />
seeing is Ben Portsmouth, the<br />
World’s number one Elvis tribute<br />
artist in The King is Back, (28<br />
Feb).<br />
There are a few new shows visiting<br />
to look out for as well. Join Diva,<br />
the 50 piece Limelight Orchestra’s<br />
celebration on International<br />
Women’s Day (8 March) as it<br />
shares proceeds in support of<br />
the charity, Nottingham Women’s<br />
Centre. Enjoy the iconic anthems<br />
of female superstars from Shirley<br />
Bassey to Beyoncé as they are<br />
celebrated in this uplifting live<br />
music show. There’s also An<br />
Evening With Whitney: The<br />
Whitney Houston Hologram<br />
Tour! Promising to be an iconic<br />
and awe-inspiring live theatrical<br />
performance, the show celebrates<br />
Whitney’s life, work, and legacy.<br />
The one of a kind holographic<br />
experience will reunite audiences<br />
with the queen of pop using<br />
state of the art technology and<br />
digitally remastered arrangements<br />
of her classic hits – backed by a<br />
live band, singers, dancers – all<br />
surrounded by a spectacular and<br />
cutting-edge stage and lighting<br />
extravaganza. Sounds interesting!<br />
(9 March). But maybe not as<br />
interesting as the live divorcing<br />
and beheading in the musical<br />
‘Six’. Nominated for 5 Olivier<br />
Awards including Best New<br />
Musical, from Tudor queens to pop<br />
princesses, the six wives of Henry<br />
VIII finally take to the mic to tell<br />
their tales, remixing five hundred<br />
years of historical heartbreak into<br />
an 80-minute celebration of 21st<br />
century girl power (24-29 March).<br />
You can also catch one of<br />
Nottingham’s own queens of<br />
the music scene, Georgie. With<br />
her rich Americana soul sound,<br />
Georgie has supported the likes<br />
of Jake Bugg, Blossoms and Jack<br />
Savoretti but will be appearing at<br />
The Metronome (6 Feb).
If comedy is your thing then you’ll<br />
be pleased to know we get a<br />
visit from Sandi Toksvig to the<br />
Royal Concert Hall (24 Jan) and<br />
also Milton Jones (1 Feb) while<br />
Stewart Lee enjoys a run at the<br />
Playhouse (29 Jan - 1 Feb).<br />
On a more serious note, what a<br />
time for drama! To tie-in with the<br />
Royal Shakespeare Company’s<br />
visit to Nottingham in <strong>2020</strong>,<br />
Theatre Royal and Royal Concert<br />
Hall are presenting their very<br />
own Celebrating Shakespeare<br />
Festival, taking over the Theatre<br />
Royal for 10 days of activities and<br />
events (24 Feb - 7 March).<br />
For a couple of alternative<br />
experiences, worldwide cult<br />
phenomenon Ghost Stories will<br />
thrill for the first time ever at the<br />
Theatre Royal, after storming the<br />
West End. Enter a nightmarish<br />
world, full of thrilling twists and<br />
turns, where all your deepest<br />
fears and disturbing thoughts<br />
are imagined live on stage. A<br />
fully sensory and electrifying<br />
encounter, Ghost Stories is the<br />
ultimate twisted love-letter to<br />
horror and an edge-of-your-seat<br />
theatrical experience like no<br />
other (21 - 25 Jan), or try Flight,<br />
taking place at Lakeside Arts,<br />
in a 40 foot shipping container in<br />
absolute darkness, using binaural<br />
360 degree sound and sensory<br />
effects to put each audience<br />
member at the centre of intense<br />
evolving narratives. Flight explores<br />
the Many-Worlds Interpretation<br />
of quantum mechanics, taking<br />
audience members through two<br />
worlds, two realities and two<br />
possible outcomes to their journey<br />
(14 - 22 Feb).<br />
If you’d rather listen to adventure<br />
than be part of it, Sir Ranulph<br />
Fiennes: Living Dangerously<br />
offers a personal journey<br />
through his life, spanning his<br />
early childhood and school<br />
misdemeanours, his army life,<br />
the Transglobe Expedition<br />
and his current Global Reach<br />
Challenge; making him a pioneer<br />
of exploration with an unparalleled<br />
story to tell at the Theatre Royal/<br />
Royal Concert Hall (23 Jan)<br />
If you’re a foodie, keep a look<br />
out for a series of ‘Food Talks’ at<br />
Lakeside Arts during <strong>February</strong><br />
and March and if one of your<br />
New Year Resolutions was to<br />
take more care of your mind and<br />
body, keep a look out for Sage<br />
Therapy Centre due to open<br />
at the end of <strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong> on<br />
Western Boulevard. The centre<br />
will offer five talk rooms and five<br />
massage rooms, offering holistic,<br />
complimentary and alternative<br />
therapy.<br />
If the festivities of Christmas and<br />
the New Year already seem a<br />
long way in the past, don’t forget<br />
the Chinese New Year Gala<br />
celebrations take place (6-8 Feb)<br />
at Lakeside Arts. Celebrate<br />
the beginning of the Year of the<br />
Rat. A tenacious, successful<br />
and optimistic zodiac animal,<br />
the rat embodies much of what<br />
we look for at the start of the<br />
New Year. Expect a sweeping<br />
array of entertainment ranging<br />
from enchanting Chinese Erhu,<br />
Guzheng and Bamboo Flute<br />
music, to edge-of-your-seat<br />
group Kung Fu routines, weaving<br />
together a beautiful tapestry of the<br />
contemporary and traditional.<br />
Finally, of course, we have<br />
Nottingham’s annual Light Night<br />
to look forward to (7-8 Feb). This<br />
year it’s going to be bigger and<br />
better than ever before, with the<br />
events spanning the length of two<br />
days rather than one! Witness<br />
the streets of Nottingham city<br />
centre come alive with the work<br />
of various artists and an incredibly<br />
innovative augmented reality<br />
trail. A trail of artwork by Jason<br />
Wilsher-Mills will be scattered<br />
throughout the city, and you’ll be<br />
able to use your mobile phone<br />
to bring the pieces to life with a<br />
brand-new app. In partnership<br />
with It’s In Nottingham, the city<br />
will be showered with parades,<br />
magnificent light sculptures,<br />
breath-taking performances, a<br />
large-scale projected installation<br />
on the Council House from the<br />
artists MBD and more! Following<br />
the theme Life on Earth, this<br />
year’s free event is not to be<br />
missed.
Grand Central Chorus - sing in harmony every Wed:<br />
7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit<br />
www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855<br />
270803 or just turn up.<br />
‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber<br />
choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on<br />
Mon evenings. Director - Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or<br />
wakefield337@btinternet.com.<br />
Just Sing! - ladies community choir. If you love singing,<br />
you’ll love our choir...cheaper than therapy! Tues: 7.30pm<br />
(term time) at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more<br />
info call Cate 07717 582507/cate.actually@gmail.com.<br />
Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm,<br />
Bestwood Village Social Club, Park Road, Bestwood Village,<br />
NG6 8TQ. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115<br />
979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk<br />
Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Tues:<br />
7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB.<br />
£5 per session. No audition process. For more info call<br />
Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@<br />
gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com<br />
Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new<br />
members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall<br />
– Mon: 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931<br />
2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer).<br />
Carlton Male Voice Choir - are you interested in<br />
singing? Come and join us. Wed: 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling<br />
Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987<br />
4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk<br />
The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, singing a great<br />
variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet<br />
in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri:<br />
7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928.<br />
Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wed:<br />
8.30pm at the Gladstone, NG5 2AW. All singers, acoustic<br />
musicians, poets & listeners welcome. For more info call<br />
Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ntlworld.com or<br />
visit: carringtontriangle.org.uk<br />
Fun Chorus - welcomes everyone! Groups in Gedling,<br />
Carlton, Kimberley, Bingham, Bramcote, Ravenshead &<br />
Arnold. For a FREE taster session please contact penny@<br />
funchorus.co.uk. All welcome. www.funchorus.com<br />
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet<br />
every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Rd,<br />
Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm-10pm. Visit:<br />
www.gemconnection.org or just pop along & see us.<br />
Kings Community Choir - every Mon: 7.30pm-9pm (term<br />
time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring<br />
friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997.<br />
Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely<br />
School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call<br />
Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org<br />
Lyrical soNGbirds - small, friendly women’s choir for<br />
experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for<br />
sopranos & altos. Meet Tues: 10am-12 (term time) Bramcote<br />
Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. For more info call Heather -<br />
07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk<br />
The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony<br />
every Tues: 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd,<br />
Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit:<br />
facebook.com/majoroakchorus<br />
Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive<br />
choir, campaigning through international song for justice,<br />
peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun: 7.30-<br />
9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net<br />
Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing<br />
& fun. Meet: Royal Concert Hall every Thurs (term-time),<br />
1pm-2.30pm. Only £2. We welcome all adults especially<br />
those who may not ordinarily join a choir. Singing ability<br />
not essential! Contact Theo: 07752536426/theo.stickley@<br />
gmail.com<br />
Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run<br />
in Beeston & Rainworth all on different days/times. Always<br />
looking for new members. If you love to sing then come and<br />
join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.<br />
com for more info and to sign up for a free taster session.<br />
nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall<br />
Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959<br />
Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults<br />
with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West<br />
Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon).<br />
For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-foreveryone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices
The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all<br />
welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont<br />
Rd, NG5 1BH. £4 (£2 concessions). First session free. Call<br />
Angela: 07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise<br />
Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - if you enjoy singing and would like<br />
to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.<br />
Soundswell - community choir meet Tues eve (term-time)<br />
at Bluecoat Academy, Aspley. A wonderful way to make new<br />
friends. Visit www.soundswell.org for more info.<br />
Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm<br />
at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet<br />
& are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact<br />
Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.<br />
Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group who enjoy<br />
singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank<br />
Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon<br />
Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2. Email sherwoodchorus@<br />
gmail.com for further info.<br />
Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come &<br />
try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave<br />
Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No<br />
auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931<br />
2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk<br />
Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love<br />
singing but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United<br />
Reformed Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues<br />
monthly: 8pm-9.30pm. For info call Binny:07884 005286 or<br />
www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood<br />
Singsation Children’s Choir - ages 5-14. Tues: 6pm-<br />
7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD.<br />
For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959.<br />
Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse<br />
Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more<br />
info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk<br />
Torkard Ensemble - community music group in<br />
Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above)<br />
& a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local<br />
charities. We are always looking for new members, but<br />
are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass<br />
singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet<br />
Thurs: 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm. Church Hall. We<br />
sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No<br />
auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather<br />
0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965.<br />
Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members,<br />
all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals<br />
in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe.<br />
Mon: 8-9.45pm (term time). For more info:tinahewitt51@<br />
hotmail.co.uk. New term starts 6 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
YesterYear - a small acappella singing group, rehearse<br />
weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St<br />
Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church,<br />
Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby. For more info contact Chris<br />
Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@<br />
tiscali.co.uk<br />
Musical Director Wanted for Imari Ladies Chorus:<br />
Enthusiastic music director to start from Feb <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Rehearsals take place at St Mary’s Church Hall, Victoria<br />
Rd, Draycott, DE72 3PS, Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm. For more<br />
info call 0115 932 5855 or email: farndalers@gmail.com or<br />
pollyteal@msn.com<br />
Sunday 26 <strong>January</strong>: Gem Connection Ladies Harmony<br />
Chorus are holding their ‘Be A Gem For A Day’ event at Long<br />
Eaton School, Thoresby Rd, NG10 3NP -9.30am-4pm. A fun<br />
day with drink and a lavish buffet included in the £25 price<br />
(or £5 for full time students over 12yrs). To book or for more<br />
info call Marilyn: 01332 761394/07917 312281 or visit:<br />
www.gemconnection.org<br />
Saturday 1 <strong>February</strong>: Come and sing ‘A Capella’. No singing<br />
experience or music skills necessary. Supported by Cranmer<br />
Company of Singers. 10am-4pm. £20. Thomas Cranmer<br />
Centre, Main St, Aslockton, NG13 9AL. To book call Sarah:<br />
01949 850303 or email: sylviaanddoug@btinternet.com<br />
UPCOMING CONCERTS/NOTICES<br />
Heron Music Cafes: Local live music sessions to enhance<br />
wellbeing. All welcome - dementia friendly/inclusive. Free<br />
entry and refreshments. All sessions 10.30 - 12.00<br />
Mondays at the Poppy and Pint, Pierrepont Road, West<br />
Bridgford, NG2 5DX. Jan 6th/20th, Feb 3rd/17th and March<br />
2nd/16th<br />
Wednesdays at the Willowbrook, 13 Main Road, Gedling,<br />
NG4 3HQ. Jan 8th/22nd, Feb 5th/19th and March 4th/18th<br />
Wednesdays at the Bread and Bitter, 153-155 Woodthorpe<br />
Drive, Mapperley, NG3 5JL. Jan 15th/29th, Feb 12th/26th,<br />
March 11th/25th<br />
No need to book a place. For more information tel 0115 914<br />
5879 or email info@musicworksnet.com
Cat’s Crackers<br />
Top Tips<br />
WINNING ENTRY<br />
Stick Free<br />
Use mayonnaise straight from the jar to remove sticky<br />
label residue from plastics. Smear over for 15 mins and then<br />
rinse with water. No more sticky label – who knew? A Price<br />
PEACEFUL SLEEP<br />
Rub Vicks on the soles of your feet & wear socks<br />
in bed to stop night time coughing.<br />
J Fletcher<br />
FRESH DRAINS<br />
Put left over small pieces of soap in your drain.<br />
Helps clean it and stops smells too!<br />
C Alton<br />
STREAK FREE<br />
To keep bathroom mirrors steam free rub a bar<br />
of dry soap over it…then buff with a dry cloth.<br />
A Pearl<br />
CRISP GREENS<br />
To keep greens fresh for a long time put them in a<br />
container, line it with paper towels and put it in the<br />
fridge. This will keep them fresh for over ten days!<br />
I Toor<br />
STEAM FRESH<br />
Mix a tablespoon of white wine vinegar with water<br />
in a microwaveable bowl and turn on for 3 minutes.<br />
Remove bowl and any dirt should wipe off!<br />
unknown<br />
TopJokes<br />
Why did the lady put lipstick on her forehead?<br />
She wanted to make her mind up!<br />
Miss Palmer<br />
I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows to high<br />
She looked surprised!<br />
K Palmer<br />
Why are cats so good at video games?<br />
Because they have 9 lives!<br />
R Hawkins<br />
Why is tennis a noisy game?<br />
Because each player raises a racket!<br />
P Bell<br />
What do you call two bananas on the floor?<br />
A pair of slippers<br />
I Toor<br />
Why can elephants swim wherever they like?<br />
They always have their trunks<br />
Unknown<br />
What do you call a prawn who eats the last sucker?<br />
Shellfish<br />
F Spencer<br />
Two parrots are sitting on a perch.<br />
One says to the other “do you smell fish?”<br />
D Cox<br />
WIN A £20 ONE 4 ALL VOUCHER<br />
Send me your top tip or joke for inclusion in the next mag.<br />
The best one will win a £20 One 4 All voucher!<br />
Send your entries to: Jokes/Top Tips, NG Magazines,<br />
5a Stanhope Crescent, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7AZ<br />
or email: cat@ngmagazines.org.uk and include your name, address & tel no.
SLUG & LETTUCE OPENS ON MARKET SQUARE<br />
Slug & Lettuce has unveiled its second venue in<br />
Nottingham, as it brings another dose of glitz<br />
and glamour to the city.<br />
The Slug and Lettuce, formerly Yates, is<br />
located just off Market Square. This lovely<br />
old building has had a total facelift. The only<br />
thing remaining from its previous life is the<br />
huge clock that takes centre stage upstairs in<br />
the gallery.<br />
The make-over is pretty amazing and perfect<br />
for the ‘insta” generation. From the cherry<br />
blossom trees dotted about everywhere to<br />
the pretty gilded cage booths, there are photo<br />
opportunities everywhere.<br />
We arrived on Friday evening to a warm<br />
welcome and a real buzzing atmosphere.<br />
This place is perfect for a group get together.<br />
Grab yourselves a booth and order a porn star<br />
martini cocktail tree. Happy days!<br />
We sat upstairs in the gallery and ordered an<br />
S & L Sharer. It arrived in a fancy three<br />
tier gilded cage, and after a quick photo<br />
(see what I mean...) it was polished off<br />
very quickly. The stand out starter was the<br />
glazed ribs.<br />
Mains<br />
followed.<br />
Southern<br />
f r i e d<br />
chicken salad, some lovely sharing<br />
plates, smothered chicken and lasagne.<br />
This is good pub grub and reasonably priced.<br />
Desserts were 3 for £7. A cute trio of<br />
deliciousness washed down with a bottle of<br />
fizz that was served with a fizzing firework<br />
attached to it (yet more photos).<br />
For a fun, lively night out right in the middle<br />
of town, this place is perfect.<br />
WIN ONE OF TWO<br />
£50 MEAL VOUCHERS<br />
Just answer the following question:<br />
What was the only thing remaining<br />
from the old building after the face lift?<br />
Answer:.......................................................................<br />
Name:.........................................................................<br />
House no.& Postcode:................................................<br />
Email:..........................................................................<br />
Contact Number:........................................................<br />
SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO: 5A STANHOPE<br />
CRESCENT, ARNOLD,<br />
NOTTINGHAM, NG5 7AZ<br />
Tick this box if you do not wish to<br />
be contacted about future offers<br />
and discounts.<br />
Ali Wale<br />
For more information and to book a table, visit:<br />
www.slugandlettuce.co.uk/Market-Square-Nottingham.<br />
DEADLINE<br />
31 st March<br />
<strong>2020</strong><br />
Slug & Lettuce Market Square, 49 Long Row, Nottingham NG1 6JB<br />
www.slugandlettuce.co.uk
Lunch Bunch<br />
2019 Top 3<br />
H<br />
Here at NGHQ we came up with a great idea<br />
last year. Fed up with the same boring salad every<br />
day, we decided that once a week (Wednesday)<br />
we would take turns to cook for the team. It has<br />
been a massive success and is still going strong.<br />
We have enjoyed soups, toasties, warm salads,<br />
risottos, noodles, jacket spuds and casseroles.<br />
Trying to pick a top three was really diffi cult. We<br />
all loved the sausage and bean casserole. The<br />
curried chicken noodle bowls were delicious.<br />
Jacket potatoes with homemade beans and<br />
chorizo blew us away. In fact, we have had a few<br />
stuff ed jackets and they were all amazing!<br />
It’s a challenge to keep coming up with new and<br />
original ideas, but we love it. I scour through my<br />
cook books every month looking for suitable<br />
dishes. Not too fi lling (we don’t want everyone to<br />
fall asleep!), easy to cook in a toaster, microwave<br />
or mini oven, and not too unhealthy. These<br />
girls like to watch their waist lines. The recipes<br />
opposite received the most votes and we hope<br />
you enjoy them as much as we did.
Enchilada Lasagne<br />
500g minced beef<br />
1 courgette – fi nely chopped<br />
1 carrot – grated, 1 large red onion – fi nely<br />
chopped, 2 peppers – fi nely chopped<br />
1 tin kidney beans in chilli sauce<br />
1 small tin sweetcorn<br />
500g passata, 100g tomato puree<br />
2 x garlic cloves - crushed<br />
2 x beef stock cubes<br />
2 tsp oregano, 1 tbsp ground cumin<br />
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<br />
2 tsp chilli powder, 2 tsp dried chilli fl akes<br />
1 tbsp paprika, 4 x tortilla wraps<br />
1 x mozzarella ball – ripped in to pieces<br />
80g cheddar - grated, Cooking oil<br />
Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease a<br />
24cm spring form tin with oil and line the<br />
bottom with greaseproof paper. Heat a<br />
splash of oil in a pan, add the minced<br />
beef to brown. Then add the vegetables<br />
and garlic to the meat and mix well.<br />
Turn down the heat and add the kidney<br />
beans, sweetcorn, spices, stock cubes,<br />
tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce<br />
and passata to the saucepan and mix<br />
well. Leave to simmer for 25 minutes<br />
without covering.<br />
Once the meat has cooked, and the<br />
sauce has reduced, you need to layer up<br />
the dish. Place a wrap at the bottom of<br />
the lined tin. Place a layer of the meat<br />
and veg on top. Continue this pattern,<br />
ending with a layer of meat. Top with<br />
grated cheese and mozzarella. Sprinkle<br />
with a little paprika. Bake for 25 mins<br />
until the cheese is golden. Once cooled<br />
slightly, run a knife around the edge,<br />
unclasp the spring form tin and carefully<br />
lift the tin away. Cut a wedge, and<br />
serve immediately!<br />
Couscous with Roasted<br />
Veg, Feta & Hummus<br />
Dressing<br />
Couscous – enough for 4 people<br />
4 x peppers (mix of red, yellow, green)<br />
2 x courgettes, 1 x aubergine<br />
2 x red onions<br />
olive oil & butter, squeezy honey<br />
fresh basil, 125g pot hummus<br />
3 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain)<br />
½ lemon<br />
feta cheese (optional)<br />
salt & black pepper<br />
Chop all veg into 2.5cm pieces. In<br />
a bowl toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and<br />
season well. Add to large baking tray<br />
and roast at 230°C for about 30/40<br />
mins. Check every 10 mins. They are<br />
done when the veg is soft and slightly<br />
charred. For the last 5 mins add a<br />
squirt of honey and some chopped<br />
fresh basil.<br />
Cook couscous as per packet<br />
instructions in an ovenproof dish.<br />
Once all liquid absorbed – add juice of<br />
half a lemon, butter and olive oil and<br />
season with salt and black pepper. Mix<br />
well and cover with foil. Bake in oven<br />
for 10 mins (add 10 mins before veg<br />
is fi nished).<br />
Meanwhile make the lemon hummus<br />
sauce. Whisk 3tbsp plain Greek yogurt<br />
and juice of half a lemon with the<br />
hummus and season to taste.<br />
To assemble, spoon the couscous<br />
onto a plate, top with the roasted veg<br />
and drizzle the sauce over.<br />
Optional – add some crumbled feta<br />
cheese on top of the veg.<br />
Sweet Potato &<br />
Lentil Soup<br />
2 tsp medium curry powder<br />
3 tbsp olive oil<br />
2 onions, grated<br />
1 eating apple, peeled, cored and grated<br />
3 garlic cloves, crushed<br />
20g pack coriander, stalks chopped<br />
thumb-size piece fresh root ginger<br />
800g sweet potatoes<br />
1.2l low-sodium vegetable stock<br />
100g red lentils<br />
300ml milk<br />
Juice 1 lime<br />
Put the curry powder into a large<br />
saucepan, then toast over a medium<br />
heat for 2 mins. Add the olive oil, stirring<br />
as the spice sizzles in the pan. Tip in the<br />
onions, apple, garlic, coriander stalks<br />
and ginger, season, then gently cook for<br />
5 mins, stirring every so often.<br />
Meanwhile, peel, then chop the sweet<br />
potatoes. Tip into the pan with the stock,<br />
lentils, milk and seasoning, then simmer,<br />
covered, for 20 mins. Blend until smooth<br />
using a stick blender. Stir in the lime juice,<br />
check the seasoning and serve, topped<br />
with roughly-chopped coriander leaves.
Stonebridge Heating Centre<br />
• Gas boiler replacement specialists<br />
• Gas servicing<br />
• Breakdowns & repairs<br />
over 35 years experience<br />
ex british gas engineers<br />
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9-5pm Sat 9-4pm • Sun 12-4pm • (Bank Holidays 11-4pm)<br />
Showroom - Daleside Road (opposite Virgin Media)<br />
Colwick, Nottingham NG2 4DH<br />
0115 9852828<br />
stonebridgedirect.co.uk • sales@stonebridgedirect.co.uk<br />
M J Cleaning Services<br />
Domestic | Office | Pubs<br />
All cleans to a high standard<br />
Fully insured<br />
References available<br />
For a free quote call<br />
07399 587309 (Commercial)<br />
07814 902154 (Domestic)<br />
mjcleaningservice22@yahoo.co.uk<br />
28 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
LONG STORAGE TIME – UP TO 1 YEAR OF STORAGE<br />
WORLDWIDE REMOTE ACCESS – USE ANY PC, MAC, BROWSER OR<br />
SMARTPHONE/TABLET DEVICE.<br />
SECURE – WIRED CAMERAS CANNOT BE HACKED<br />
VERY HIGH RESOLUTION – FROM 720P HD UP TO 8 MEGAPIXEL<br />
DETERRING PEOPLE FROM COMMITTING OFFENCES BOTH INSIDE<br />
AND OUTSIDE THE HOME<br />
LONG RANGE NIGHT VISION – UP TO 150 METRES<br />
ALLOWS YOU TO MONITOR THE PERIMETER OF YOUR PROPERTY<br />
FROM THE SAFETY OF YOUR HOME, WATCHING OVER YOUR<br />
FRONT DOOR, AND VEHICLES PARKED OUTSIDE YOUR HOME<br />
CAN REDUCE YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS<br />
PEACE OF MIND<br />
CALL NOW FOR A FREE<br />
QUOTATION<br />
0800 707 65 95<br />
Email: sales@idealalarms.co.uk<br />
www.idealalarms.co.uk<br />
Fairmead Garden Services<br />
1st class garden maintenance<br />
lawn cutting<br />
hedge trimming<br />
pruning<br />
turfing<br />
tree cutting<br />
tree & shrub planting<br />
garden clearance<br />
general maintenance<br />
garden maintenance programmes<br />
Reliable Friendly Service<br />
Call Grant Birchnall<br />
07833 103530 or 0115 952 9994<br />
ELECTRICIAN<br />
Small Job Specialist<br />
*Extra Lights and Sockets<br />
*Outdoor power<br />
*Free Quotes & Honest Assessments<br />
*Tidy Work<br />
*Landlord safety certificates & More<br />
DON’T DELAY AND CALL<br />
DUANE TODAY<br />
0115 858 1174<br />
www.doctorelectrical.co.uk<br />
Minimum charge may apply<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 29
dustbusters@live.co.uk<br />
Specialise in:<br />
new builds, extensions, internal alterations,<br />
external alterations, bespoke Brickwork.<br />
www.purebrickwork.com<br />
Info@purebrickwork.com<br />
TRENT<br />
BUILDING & ROOFING LTD<br />
NO JOB TOO SMALL<br />
RIDGE TILES - CHIMNEY STACKS SLATES<br />
OR TILES FITTED EXTERIOR PAINTING<br />
GUTTERS REPAIRED OR RENEWED PVC<br />
FASCIA BOARDS AND CLADDING<br />
FLAT ROOFS REPAIRED OR RENEWED<br />
Free Phone: 0800 191 081<br />
Call Anthony Doran for a<br />
Free Estimate & Advice<br />
Freephone: 0800 191 0810<br />
Tel: 0115 871 46 56<br />
Mob: 07417 413 255<br />
www.trentbuildingandroofing.co.uk<br />
Sherborne Fencing<br />
• Specialists in gravel boards & concrete<br />
posts<br />
• Timber gates<br />
• No jobs are too small call now for a<br />
free quote<br />
078166 66798<br />
email- Sherbornefencing@outlook.com<br />
MS WATERWORKS LTD<br />
Plumbing & Heating Services<br />
Free Quotes<br />
No Job Too Big Or Small<br />
Friendly, Family Run Business<br />
Excellent Customer Care<br />
01773 785 724<br />
07939 812 741<br />
For Quality Decorating<br />
you can<br />
AFFORD<br />
Telephone Mike Conrad<br />
on 07850 133909<br />
30 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Medical and Panic response<br />
24 hours a day NSI Gold Approved Monitoring<br />
Guarded response to alarm activations<br />
Monitored Smoke and CO2 detectors<br />
Tailor- made systems, to suit your needs<br />
Set/Unset and control your alarm<br />
protection from your mobile, Anywhere, Any<br />
time<br />
Wireless and fully guaranteed installation<br />
and products – with replacement part<br />
warranty.<br />
BURGLAR ALARMS<br />
FITTED FROM<br />
£399<br />
SERVICING AND REPAIRS OF<br />
YOUR EXISTING ALARM<br />
£49<br />
CALL NOW FOR A FREE QUOTATION<br />
0800 707 65 95<br />
Email: sales@idealalarms.co.uk www.idealalarms.co.uk<br />
Nottinghamshire’s<br />
Premier Garage<br />
Door Company<br />
Reputable & Reliable<br />
family run business Est. 1986<br />
Up to<br />
30% OFF<br />
to celebrate our<br />
30th anniversary<br />
• Matching composite doors available<br />
• Trade or Domestic enquiries<br />
• Supply or Installation<br />
• Extended Warranty Options and Repair<br />
Service available<br />
• We only use in house fi tters and<br />
technicians for a service you can trust<br />
Call for a Free Home survey<br />
0115 798 0650<br />
w: www.jbdoors.co.uk • e: info@jbdoors.co.uk<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 31
SAVE UP TO<br />
55% OFF<br />
Made-to-Measure<br />
Blinds and<br />
Shutters<br />
We offer every type of blind in 1000’s of colours!<br />
NEW Plantation Shutters NOW AVAILABLE<br />
• Free No Obligation Quote<br />
• Quick Effect Service with Short Lead Times<br />
• Wide Range of Fabrics<br />
• Professional Advice & FREE Fitting<br />
BROKEN<br />
SLATS?<br />
We can supply replacement vertical<br />
slats to existing track from 89p each<br />
including weights & chain!<br />
Simply bring us an old slat, choose<br />
your fabric, order qty & SAVE £’s<br />
Visit our NEW SHOWROOM (Opposite Frank Key)<br />
71 Mansfield Road, Daybrook, Nottingham NG5 6BE<br />
Tel : 0115 849 1000 Email : bellashuttersandblinds@yahoo.co.uk<br />
www.shuttersnottingham.co.uk
Stonebridge Fireplaces<br />
• Gas fires<br />
• Electric fires<br />
• Woodburning & multifuel stoves<br />
• All types of fireplaces<br />
FULL INSTALLATION SERVICE BY QUALIFIED GAS<br />
SAFE & HETAS ENGINEERS<br />
Opening Times:<br />
Mon-Fri 9-5pm Sat 9-4pm • Sun 12-4pm • (Bank Holidays 11-4pm)<br />
Daleside Road (opposite Virgin Media)<br />
Colwick, Nottingham NG2 4DH<br />
0115 9852828<br />
stonebridgedirect.co.uk • sales@stonebridgedirect.co.uk<br />
Gas & Electric Fires • Multi Fuel & Wood Burning Stove<br />
Marble & Stone Fireplace Suites • Wooden Mantles<br />
Gas Servicing/Landlord Certifications • Gas Boiler Replacem<br />
Full Installation Service Available • Over 40 Years Experie<br />
We have 2 showrooms the addresses & opening times ar<br />
Stonebridge Fireplaces<br />
Daleside Road (opposite Virgin Media), Colwick, Nottingham,<br />
Stonebridge Fireplaces<br />
Belfield Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8DU | 0115 9304228<br />
t: 0115 985 2828 • Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 9-4 Sun 12-4<br />
e: stonebridgesales@btconnect.com | w: www.stonebridgedire<br />
0115 971 3590<br />
07738 294453 / 01158 417438<br />
www.showerdoctor.uk<br />
Trev’s<br />
Concrete & Fencing Manufacturers<br />
Concrete posts • Gravel boards<br />
Fence panels • Stepping stones<br />
Gates made to measure<br />
Slabs • Hedge removal<br />
Fitting service available<br />
0115 975 1200<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 33
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
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 35
est:1990<br />
building services<br />
Extensions & Renovation<br />
Kitchen & Bathroom<br />
Pvc-u Windows & Doors<br />
Garages & Garage Conversions<br />
Plumbing & Underfloor Heating<br />
Electrical<br />
Licensed Waste Carrier<br />
Plans Drawn & Submitted<br />
All Work Guaranteed<br />
Quality Workmanship<br />
Fully Insured<br />
All aspects of work undertaken<br />
Tel/Fax: 0115 956 9776<br />
Mobile: 07855 806 259<br />
36 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING AND<br />
BUILDING WORK UNDERTAKEN<br />
No Job too big or too small<br />
Flat Roofs • Roof Repairs • Chimneys<br />
Leaks • UPVC Fascias • Guttering • Fencing<br />
MKSR<br />
PLUMBING & HEATING<br />
- From tap washer to full central heating -<br />
- Fully trained over 35 years years experience -<br />
- Serving keyworth and surrounding<br />
areas for over 20 years -<br />
No call out fee.<br />
mksrnotts@hotmail.com<br />
Call mark on<br />
0115 9374615 or 0781 6678296<br />
Contact John for free quote or advice<br />
info@nottinghambuildingandroofing.co.uk<br />
www. nottinghambuildingandroofing.co.uk<br />
0115 871 5101 • 07435 028 074<br />
0800 474 8938<br />
TREES<br />
• Section Felling<br />
• Reducing<br />
• Target Pruning<br />
• Deadwooding<br />
• Pollarding<br />
TINDLE<br />
TREE CARE<br />
“from<br />
roots to<br />
shoots”<br />
WE ALSO OFFER<br />
• Stump Grinding<br />
• Seasoned<br />
Hardwood Logs<br />
• Turfing<br />
• and much more!<br />
HEDGES<br />
Hedge Removal •<br />
Trimming •<br />
Reducing •<br />
Planting •<br />
Hedge Laying<br />
•<br />
Contact Simon for a free quote or advice on<br />
0777 247 6698 or 01773 774989<br />
CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTE OR ADVICE ON<br />
0115 870 5110 Qualified<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 37
C<br />
M<br />
Y<br />
CM<br />
MY<br />
CY<br />
CMY<br />
K<br />
NG FULL LOOK UP OL.pdf 1 06/11/2017 17:13<br />
H NOTTS BUILDING & ROOFING LTD H<br />
FREE estimates and advice<br />
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL<br />
Specialists in all aspects of building and roofing<br />
NEW ROOFS AND REPAIRS<br />
Ridge tiles | Chimney stacks | Valleys | Tiling | Slating<br />
Dry Verge caps | Maintenance free ridge tiles<br />
Flat roofs repaired or renewed<br />
All exterior painting | All general brickwork, pointing and garden walls<br />
Also specialists in UPVC fascias, soffits, guttering etc.<br />
ALL INSURANCE WORK WELCOME<br />
Company House registered & Full Liability Insurance<br />
We can beat any genuine written estimate. For free estimates and advice call<br />
Lee Doran. No payment or deposit until completely satisfied.<br />
FREEPHONE: 0800 8589782 | DIRECT: 07554 296444<br />
www.nottsbuildingandroofing.co.uk<br />
Byron Ind. Est, Brookfield Rd, Arnold, Nottm, NG5 7ER<br />
38 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
WAYNES<br />
TREE SERVICES &<br />
TOTAL LANDSCAPES<br />
All kinds of trees expertly felled, topped & pruned<br />
• Crown reduction<br />
• Hedge & Shrub Cutting, pruning & trimming<br />
• Lowering & pruning of all fruit & deciduous trees<br />
• Dangerous & dead tree removal<br />
• All waste removed, all roots destroyed<br />
• Garden clearance & garden makeovers<br />
FREE ESTIMATES WITH NO OBLIGATION<br />
NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL<br />
ALSO<br />
SEE IN<br />
LOCAL<br />
PAPER<br />
07909 408086 • 01636 679361<br />
Total Landscapes<br />
including...<br />
• Patios<br />
• Fences<br />
• Walls<br />
• Turfing<br />
• Drives<br />
• Block Paving<br />
• Hard & Soft<br />
Landscaping<br />
WA<br />
Builders<br />
your friendly<br />
local builders<br />
BUILDERS<br />
Call for a FREE quotation<br />
For all your building requirements<br />
• Building Alterations<br />
• Loft Conversions<br />
• House Extensions<br />
• Re-Roofing<br />
• Kitchen Design & Installation<br />
• Garage Conversions<br />
• Carpentry & Joinery Services<br />
• Plastering & Drylining/Partitions<br />
Telephone 07889 072804<br />
Email: WA.builders@outlook.com<br />
BLOCKED DRAINS<br />
ADK DRAINS<br />
UNBLOCK DRAINS FAST<br />
Toilets | Sinks | Showers<br />
Baths | Manholes | Smelly Drains<br />
Unblock & CCTV surveys<br />
Call Aaron on<br />
07846 153 474<br />
Contact either<br />
Adrian or Michael on:<br />
07811 286 635<br />
0115 989 4024<br />
Faraday<br />
Electrics Limited<br />
For quality electrical work at affordable prices<br />
www.faradayelectrics.co.uk<br />
• Your local Electricians<br />
• All electrical work undertaken<br />
• No job too small<br />
• Extra circuits<br />
• Electrical safety reports<br />
• Full or partial rewires<br />
• Fault finding<br />
• Security systems<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 39
40 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Buy now with<br />
nothing to pay<br />
for 12 months<br />
available<br />
Why Resin Should Be Your No 1 Choice?<br />
That's simple, it drains water so no more puddles, it's stronger than asphalt and is slip resistant<br />
making it safer in winter. It's resistant to weather conditions: doesn't soften in summer, freeze in<br />
winter or fade with sunlight.<br />
Up to 30% OFF<br />
Instantly update your property by transforming your tired looking driveway.All of our<br />
driveways are designed and custom-made to fit and compliment your property.<br />
100s of colour options<br />
Cost effective<br />
Installed by hand<br />
10 year Guarantee<br />
No loose stones<br />
FREE SAMPLES AVAILABLE<br />
Completely porous<br />
Commercial Grade Resin<br />
Anti-Slip<br />
Little disruption<br />
Lifetime Colour Lock Guarantee
York Fitness DB4 dumbell<br />
bench. Good condition. With<br />
instructions. £20. 07800 633101<br />
Technics KN5000 keyboard.Easy<br />
one setting play. Cost £2k. £120. 0115<br />
928 4492<br />
Low level shelved unit in<br />
darkwood. W 128cm x H 75cm x D<br />
37cm. Ex cond. £25. 0115 953 3910<br />
Collection of Wedgewood<br />
‘Country Days’ plates. No 1-8 &<br />
16. Perfect Cond. £10 each or £70 the<br />
set. 0115 953 3910<br />
7 boxed men’s dress shirts. 14 ½”<br />
neck. 5 x Viyella & 2 x Rocola. All pale<br />
shades. £45 the lot.0115 926 1611<br />
Pair of men’s Barker Brown<br />
shoes. 7 ½ G fitting, would fit size 8.<br />
Worn twice. £40. 0115 9261611<br />
Amazon Echo Dot 3rd<br />
Generation.Unused and still in<br />
original sealed packaging. £25. 07955<br />
997002<br />
Vodafone Sure Signal.Unused<br />
and in original sealed packaging. £15.<br />
07955 997002<br />
Hotter boots. Size 6. Purple leather<br />
with purple turndown fur. As new. £20.<br />
0115 944 3894<br />
Brown leather boots. With fur.<br />
Size 7. As new. £20. 0115 944 3894<br />
Brown leather boots. Size 7. As<br />
new. £20. 0115 944 3894<br />
Samsung Combo DVD/VCR player<br />
Model V6700. Very good condition.<br />
£25. 07845 908896<br />
Large decorative garden pots<br />
Ideal for patios. £2.50 each or £10 for<br />
5. 07845 908896<br />
Vintage pine towel rail. 30.5”/76<br />
cm high; 5 rails. £5. 07845 908896<br />
Ford Focus 1.6. Blue. First registered<br />
2002. 2 careful owners. 50,000 miles<br />
on the clock. Full service history.<br />
£1200. MOT Feb. 0115 923 2600<br />
2 X Vintage Ladies Coats. 1 X<br />
size 14, 1 X size 16. £25 each. 0115<br />
914 5671<br />
Girls single pink bed frame<br />
with bed head. £20. 0115 914 5671<br />
Ladies Flying jacket. Size 14. £50.<br />
0115 914 5671<br />
Silky light beige roman blind.<br />
1.8m x 1.4m. £15. 07552 044348<br />
Aluminium cd rack. £5. 07552<br />
044348<br />
Tri-Star Outdoor digital<br />
TV aerial plus mast & wall<br />
bracket. Brand new with receipt.<br />
Was £51.97 new. Asking for £35.<br />
07989 620794<br />
Kampa Raleigh Pro 260 Caravan<br />
porch awning. Excellent condition.<br />
£50. 07745 877540<br />
Master compact larder fridge.<br />
H 84cm x W 49cm x D 50cm. Used for<br />
3 months. VGC. £50. 07745 877540<br />
kenwood frost free fridge<br />
freezer. With water dispenser.<br />
H152cm x D55cm. Used for only 5<br />
months. £60. 0115 926 7177<br />
Ultra-lite 480 electric<br />
scooter. Black, 1 year old. Easily<br />
dismantled. Cost £695. £200. 0115<br />
955 4479<br />
cuda drift dirt scooter. Off road<br />
tyres. Silver/black. £30. 07800 633101<br />
dewalt 24v cordless drill. With<br />
2 x batteries & case. Hardly used.<br />
£100. 07905 182393<br />
Roller blind. Beautiful patterned<br />
lilac, green & pale pink. To fit 7ft wide<br />
window. Cost £176. £75. 0115 920<br />
7313<br />
Lexmark genuine printer inks.<br />
Unopened. 1 x 100 black, 1 x 100<br />
magenta, 1 x 100xl cyan. £20. 07787<br />
982245<br />
KEYBOARD. Freestanding. Excellent<br />
condition. Hardly used. Inc. learner<br />
books. £70ono. 0115 931 2807<br />
WANTED<br />
Collector wants gents mechnanical<br />
Swiss wrist watches and pocket<br />
watches eg. Omega, Longines etc.<br />
Best cash prices paid. 07973 815778<br />
Subbuteo football teams &<br />
accessories. By keen local collector.<br />
Please contact Jeff Gould. 07762<br />
088228<br />
HiFi stereo equipment, amps,<br />
turntables, speakers, vinyl records also<br />
musical instruments. 07855 994605<br />
Old fishing items or full set-ups wanted<br />
by collector. Anything considered.<br />
07855 994605<br />
Old tools ie: planes, chisels etc. Also<br />
mamod steam items or similar. Shed/<br />
garage clearance. Cash waiting.<br />
Foreign coins & banknotes by amateur<br />
collector. Your help would be very<br />
welcome. 0115 926 0276<br />
Broken or unwanted gold jewellery.<br />
Also costume collections. Top prices.<br />
Cash paid on collection. Fast service.<br />
07855 994605<br />
Simply call us on 0115 926 9777 or email ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Ads will appear in the next available edition. Maximum of 3 ads per person. Re-call for each edition.
Arnold Building &<br />
Roofing Ltd<br />
Family Business<br />
NO JOB TOO SMALL<br />
RIDGE TILES • CHIMNEY STACKS<br />
SLATES OR TILES FITTED<br />
EXTERIOR PAINTING • NEW FLAT ROOFS<br />
GUTTERS REPAIRED OR RENEWED<br />
P.V.C FASCIA BOARDS OR CLADDING<br />
All insurance work welcome<br />
We can beat any GENUINE<br />
written estimate<br />
No payments or advance payment until<br />
completely satisfied | Full liability insurance<br />
Tel: Mr Doran for FREE ESTIMATE & ADVICE<br />
0800 858 9517<br />
07880 608 393<br />
enquiries@arnoldbuildingandroofingltd.co.uk<br />
www.arnoldbuildingandroofingltd.co.uk<br />
ARA Electricals<br />
Domestic & Business Installer<br />
07976 284879<br />
araelectricals@gmail.com<br />
Emergency Call outs<br />
Fire Alarms<br />
Complete part/re-wire<br />
Inspection and Testing 2391<br />
17 th Edition Part P registered<br />
18<br />
Emergency Lighting<br />
Burglar Alarms/CCTV<br />
Landlord certificates<br />
JACK GLENN<br />
TREE & GARDENING SERVICES<br />
Grass cutting, hedge cutting, all aspects of tree<br />
work, landscaping, fencing, general garden<br />
maintenance both commercial & domestic<br />
fully qualified and insured<br />
07711813252 • 0115 9171596<br />
jackglenntreeandgardeningservices@outlook.com<br />
Conservatory too cold to use?<br />
Call us for a conservatory makeover NOW!<br />
Pay £99 and nothing else to pay until 2021<br />
Before<br />
After<br />
CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION<br />
or simply visit us at one of our Home Improvement Centres:<br />
• Brookfields Garden Centre in Mapperley<br />
• Notcutts Wheatcroft Garden Centre in Edwalton<br />
Telephone: 0115 970 8077<br />
stormclad.co.uk<br />
*Authorised & regulated by the FCA. Credit is subject to application & status. Terms &<br />
conditions apply. Stormclad Ltd 06238624, 60 Basford Road, Nottingham NG6 0JL act as<br />
a credit broker and not the lender. Credit is provided by a panel of lenders.<br />
Prices from<br />
£35<br />
plus VAT<br />
• Misted Glass Units<br />
• Broken Locks/Handles<br />
• Faulty Hinges<br />
• Composite Doors<br />
• Conservatories<br />
• Soffits & Fascias<br />
WE REPAIR OR REPLACE!<br />
Call us today on: 0115 8377229<br />
www.fixaglaze.co.uk Email: contact@fixaglaze.co.uk<br />
Simply call us on 0115 926 9777 or email ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Ads To will advertise appear in the call next 0115 available 926 edition. 9777 Maximum or email: of sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 3 ads per person. Re-call for each edition. 43
Domestic &<br />
Commercial decorators<br />
150+ years combined<br />
experience<br />
Fully insured<br />
All interior and exterior decorating undertaken<br />
A local firm whose service is second to none. We pride ourselves on<br />
being a trustworthy and highly experienced decorating firm who only<br />
hire the best in the business.<br />
CONTACT US TODAY.<br />
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.<br />
07966 018031<br />
info@prepdecor.co.uk<br />
44 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
www.apollowindowsnottingham.com<br />
695
anteed<br />
need any more information from me.<br />
360FENCING<br />
T: 07802 742 381<br />
E: 360FENCING@GMAIL.COM<br />
W: WWW.360FENCING.CO.UK<br />
FOR ALL YOU FENCING AND GARDENING NEEDS<br />
NVQ Level 3 Qualified Professional Decorator<br />
18 years experience<br />
Lee Walters Domestic Electrician<br />
All types of work undertaken<br />
• From single sockets to complete rewires<br />
• Outdoor Power Supplies<br />
• Inspection and Testing<br />
• Fully insured and CRB checked<br />
• 100% reliable<br />
• Landlord / EICR Certificates<br />
lee.electricals@hotmail.com<br />
07753 421977<br />
Controlled<br />
temperatures<br />
all year round<br />
• Interior /<br />
exterior work<br />
• Free quotations<br />
• Fully insured<br />
• Professional service<br />
guaranteed<br />
07979 555355 | 0115 779 5336<br />
jamespainting.decorating@outlook.com<br />
welcome to a new decade<br />
by Helen Jones<br />
Well here we are at the doorstep<br />
of another new decade. Where did<br />
the last one go? And where will<br />
the next ten years take you?<br />
Within the world of employment we have seen huge<br />
changes since 2010. If you’re not active on social<br />
media today do you even exist?<br />
The days of being chained to your desk are long<br />
gone – flexible, agile working is offered by many<br />
employers.<br />
Shared parental leave was also introduced in 2015<br />
which is a huge (and welcome) leap forward in terms<br />
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 />
On behalf of myself and all my colleagues here at<br />
SOLOS we wish you a happy and prosperous <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Contact: 0784 3566133<br />
www.richerair.co.uk<br />
46 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Notts Roofing<br />
Services Ltd<br />
Over 30 yrs experience<br />
All aspects of roofing<br />
Repairs, Full Roofs, Flat Roofs<br />
Slates, Tiles, UPVC Fascias, Velux Windows<br />
Full public liability insurance<br />
Trading Standards approved<br />
For a Free Quote call<br />
0115 987 7070<br />
07961 511138<br />
nottinghamroofingservices@live.co.uk<br />
www.roofingnottingham.com<br />
APPLIANCE REPAIRS<br />
• Cooker<br />
• Washing Machines<br />
• Dishwasher<br />
• Tumble Dryers<br />
• Fridge Freezers<br />
26 year service<br />
Same day repair<br />
No call out charge<br />
0115 963 1111<br />
www.nottsappliancesrepairs.co.uk<br />
A & M Windows<br />
Colwick based company<br />
Tel: 07725 869 611<br />
ALL DOORS MADE<br />
TO MEASURE AND<br />
INSTALLED WITHIN<br />
10 DAYS OF ORDERING<br />
DOORS<br />
£<br />
FITTED<br />
TTED420<br />
INC. VAT<br />
Unlimited designs of doors to<br />
choose from - all at the same price<br />
All double glazing repairs and we<br />
also do Soffit & Fascias<br />
All doors fully<br />
reinforced.<br />
Hook locking &<br />
security hinges<br />
FENSA Certificate<br />
given where required<br />
PATIO DOORS<br />
FRENCH DOORS<br />
£<br />
885<br />
FITTED<br />
INC. VAT<br />
WINDOWS<br />
£ FROM<br />
260<br />
F I T T E D<br />
24 hours<br />
7 days<br />
WE WILL NOT BE<br />
BEATEN ON PRICE<br />
FOR QUALITY<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 47
BEECHDALE FENCING LTD<br />
ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS<br />
WE SPECIALISE IN<br />
• FENCING & GATES<br />
• PATIOS<br />
• DECKING<br />
• HEDGE REMOVAL<br />
£<br />
VERY<br />
COMPETITIVE<br />
ON PRICE<br />
WE WILL TRY OUR<br />
BEST TO BETTER ANY<br />
LIKE FOR LIKE<br />
WRITTEN QUOTE<br />
FOR MORE INFO<br />
PLEASE CALL US ON<br />
0115 9401322<br />
0115 9783798<br />
OR VISIT OUR<br />
WEBSITE<br />
beechdalefencing.co.uk<br />
48 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
David Draper<br />
Painting & Decorating<br />
For Quality Interior and<br />
Exterior Domestic Services<br />
30 yrs time served City & Guilds<br />
Local, Friendly Service<br />
No Job too small<br />
01773 786824 | 07914 959871<br />
CHEWINGS SERVICES<br />
Professional Oven Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning<br />
SERVICES & PRICES<br />
CARPET from £60.00<br />
OVEN from £40.00<br />
SOFA from £100.00<br />
LEATHER & VINYL<br />
TENANTS CLEANING<br />
FREE QUOTATION<br />
Insurance work undertaken<br />
£40<br />
michael@chewingsservices.co.uk<br />
0115 989 0162 | 07913 367 979<br />
07775 744 445 | 0115 752 8918<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 49
The Kia e-Niro First Edition:<br />
Happy People<br />
The very clever Kia e-Niro is<br />
pointing the way towards the<br />
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?
ANDREW PRICE MOTOR CO OF WOLLATON<br />
Est 1977<br />
Mechanical, Bodywork, Electrical &<br />
Accident Repairs • Classic Car Repairs.<br />
Also Now Doing Professional Plastic,<br />
Car Bumper Repairs, Scuffs, Scratches<br />
Etc, & Spray To Match.<br />
Most Jobs Between £50-£150 Approx.<br />
Call For Appointment on:<br />
0115 9288887<br />
Garage Premises <strong>NG8</strong> 1HJ<br />
SCRATCHES<br />
We Can Call At Your Home For Assessment In <strong>NG8</strong> Area.<br />
Digital TV problems?<br />
Call Alan at<br />
07973 375853<br />
Your Affordable, Experienced TV Engineer<br />
Freeview Retuning<br />
& Recording Expert<br />
NO SIGNAL, Picture Breaking Up,<br />
Wrong Local News, New/Lost<br />
Channels<br />
SPECIALIST<br />
IN BT VISION,<br />
YOUVIEW, HUMAX,<br />
PANASONIC RECORDERS<br />
TV Wall Mounting (All Sizes, Flat, Tilt,<br />
Swivel) / Sky Multiroom Problems /<br />
Advice on Repairs / Problems with<br />
WiFi Connection / 4G Interference /<br />
Software Updates / Remote Controls<br />
Old VCRs Reconnected<br />
VCR-DVD Copying<br />
Over 35 Years<br />
Experience Covering<br />
East Midlands<br />
Professional Service &<br />
Advice Guaranteed<br />
Full Installation Service<br />
New TVs, (Smart, 4K, etc)<br />
Soundbars, Recorders,<br />
Blu-Ray, Home Cinema, etc<br />
(Unpacked/Tuned/Connected/<br />
Picture Set Up/Instruction)<br />
Sorry, we don’t fit Aerials,<br />
(but we know a very nice<br />
man who can!)<br />
For charges & more information<br />
visit www.tvconfused.com<br />
AWARD WINNING<br />
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE BASED COMPANY<br />
Celebrating<br />
10 Years<br />
in business...<br />
with a quality guarantee<br />
that really means<br />
something!<br />
We specialise in the following:<br />
✓ All types of paving<br />
✓ Garden Patios<br />
✓ Garden Walls<br />
✓ Decorative Steps<br />
✓ Driveways<br />
✓ Block Paving<br />
Call us now for your no obligation free quote<br />
0115 953 3932<br />
or mobile 07583 847702<br />
✓ Pathways<br />
✓ Fencing<br />
www.bppaving.co.uk<br />
Office: 292 Westdale Lane, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 4FX<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 51
Wollaton<br />
Area’s<br />
Have you considered? Just like the rest<br />
of your property your trees may need<br />
some maintenance from time to time?<br />
Are your trees too tall, unsafe or untidy?<br />
Are they blocking light from yours, or<br />
your neighbour’s property?<br />
With over25 years of experience working<br />
with trees in your area I would be pleased to<br />
offer you free advice and a free quotation.<br />
Martin Page<br />
Local Tree Surgeon<br />
call me now on<br />
0115 906 8670<br />
EXTRA £200 OFF WHEN YOU SPEND £1000 OR MORE!<br />
FANTASIA<br />
CORNER SOFA<br />
£1145<br />
£945<br />
SAVE £200<br />
1.2M EXT TABLE<br />
PLUS 4 OAK CHAIRS<br />
£655<br />
WHEN PURCHASED<br />
WITH SIDEBOARD<br />
£1044<br />
£844<br />
SAVE £200<br />
805<br />
FABRIC<br />
RECLINER<br />
£699<br />
£399<br />
SAVE £300<br />
ELECTRIC<br />
UPGRADE<br />
£100<br />
OAK SIDE-<br />
BOARD<br />
£359<br />
ELECTRIC UPGRADES ON ALL RECLINERS 2 SEATER AND 3 SEATER SOFAS TO MATCH<br />
WORLD WOOD<br />
FURNITURE<br />
Tel: 0115 979 9762<br />
www.worldwoodfurniture.co.uk<br />
Hungerton Street, The Junction of<br />
Castle/Lenton, Boulevard, NG7 2FJ<br />
52 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Halls locksmiths ltd<br />
SO MUCH MORE THAN A LOCKSMITH<br />
WHAT WE DO:<br />
• 24 hour call outs (with a free health check on<br />
all doors & windows with every call).<br />
• Alarms fitted & serviced (free survey before<br />
you buy).<br />
• CCTV installation supplied & fitted.<br />
• Safes supplied, serviced and repaired.<br />
• Locks of all types supplied and fitted.<br />
• Key cutting service.<br />
Call today for a free quotation • NO JOB TOO SMALL<br />
0115 9780141 • sales@hallslocksmiths.co.uk<br />
88-92 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, NG7 3NN<br />
EASY GLIDE GARAGE DOORS<br />
We take out your old door,<br />
remove from site and replace<br />
with a new insulated electric<br />
roller door complete with 2<br />
remote controls...<br />
FOR<br />
ONLY£699<br />
Based on a white door 7ft X 7ft<br />
Open and close the door at the push of a<br />
button, from within the comfort of your car.<br />
Our automatic garage doors enhance<br />
the look of your property and have great<br />
thermal values.<br />
01283 480505 01156 719999<br />
www.easyglidegaragedoors.co.uk<br />
The EASY GLIDE Garage Door is an<br />
exceptional garage door system<br />
THE BEST IN THE UK<br />
Unit 11, Falcon Business Centre,<br />
Hawkers Lane, Burton on Trent DE14 1SG<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 53
07455 926349<br />
S&E LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICES<br />
GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTAINENCE, BUILDING WORKS<br />
30 YEARS TRADE EXPERIENCE - NO JOB TOO SMALL<br />
BATHROOMS, KITCHENS & PLUMBING<br />
DECORATING, TILING & JOINERY<br />
FLATPACK FURNITURE ASSEMBLY<br />
PORCHES, EXTENSIONS & ROOFING<br />
BRICKWORK & REPOINTING<br />
PATIOS, BLOCK PAVING, FENCING & DECKING<br />
PLUS MUCH MORE<br />
CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION OR A QUOTE<br />
07455 926349<br />
Testimonials<br />
available<br />
Car Care Centre<br />
33-41 High Road,<br />
Beeston,<br />
Nottingham, NG9 4AF<br />
We will beat any quote!<br />
0115 922 0843<br />
Buy 2 or more tyres<br />
Free tracking<br />
Value £39.99<br />
10% off<br />
repairs<br />
Only 1 offer per transaction<br />
Free M.O.T.<br />
when taken with<br />
full service<br />
Value £45.00<br />
£27.00 half price<br />
diagnostics<br />
Full vehicle scan<br />
Value £54.00<br />
Formerly Beeston Car Care Centre<br />
54 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Garden<br />
Rooms<br />
07977 035254 www.crusoegardenrooms.co.uk
IT CHAPTER 2<br />
Two years ago, a killer clown<br />
set out on a mission to<br />
torment some unsuspecting<br />
kids, but everyone knows all you have<br />
to do to scare a kid is poke two holes<br />
into a white sheet and say “BOO”. Adults<br />
however, now there’s a real challenge. At<br />
least that’s what Pennywise thinks as he<br />
returns to spook and murder the children,<br />
now grown adults, that got away.<br />
Unlike 2017’s nightmare factory reboot,<br />
this second outing leaves too much to be<br />
desired. While James McAvoy as group<br />
leader Billy and Bill Hader as the hilarious<br />
Richie capture the essence of their younger<br />
counterparts perfectly, and Alexander<br />
Skarsgård once again delivers a spine<br />
tingling<br />
performance, the<br />
rest of the cast<br />
just don’t quite<br />
hit the mark.<br />
Outside of<br />
casting, the story<br />
just isn’t as well<br />
written or paced;<br />
with an annoying<br />
case of amnesia<br />
ruining almost<br />
every interaction of this reunion we’ve<br />
been waiting two years to see. And the<br />
main meat of a horror movie, the scares,<br />
just aren’t that scary. With an over reliance<br />
on CGI and no real stakes to back up the<br />
threats, most scenes fall flat.<br />
Overall delivering a conclusion that<br />
doesn’t live up to its beginnings.<br />
Writer: Sam Burton<br />
6.5 / 10<br />
GEMINI MAN<br />
I expected this to be a confused,<br />
watered-down blockbuster trope, yet<br />
I walked out of Ang Lee’s Gemini Man<br />
surprisingly satisfied.<br />
Will Smith is a retiring assassin who faces being<br />
chased down by government operatives after<br />
uncovering a secret about his last killing. On the<br />
run alongside two friends, he soon finds that his<br />
main hunter is a younger version of himself. Now<br />
the three have to try and discover the purpose<br />
of this clone and uncover a dark government<br />
revolution within.<br />
Will Smith is often criticised for simply playing<br />
himself in every film, however his charisma is<br />
suited exceptionally well in this film rather than<br />
slapped on for a selling-point. I enjoyed the<br />
conflicting differences between the clones,<br />
and the script made them stand out as unique<br />
characters rather than Terminator clones.<br />
What’s notable about Gemini Man’s action is the<br />
use of slow-motion and first-person perspectives,<br />
which shouldn’t usually work but somehow gives<br />
a more unique immersive energy to what would<br />
otherwise be hashed guns-blazing action shots.<br />
Even a close-quarters hand-to-hand fight in the<br />
Paris catacombs is made immersive with its stuntwork<br />
and environment usage without ending up<br />
as an over-edited mess.<br />
What ultimately sold the film for me was its<br />
punchy second act, where it balances welldirected<br />
action with snappy witty dialogue and<br />
character conflict. If only the first and third act<br />
had this effort and didn’t carbon-copy Mission<br />
Impossible with a layer of cheddar cheese then I<br />
could say this was a genuinely well-produced film<br />
rather than a guilty pleasure. I expected this to be<br />
a grey bore, but its innocently-punchy energy and<br />
charismatic cast, led by the Fresh Prince himself,<br />
left me with a smile on my face. And if a film can<br />
do that then it’s ultimately not a bad one.<br />
Writer: George Neal<br />
6 / 10
Puzzled<br />
about<br />
glass?<br />
Let us<br />
take care<br />
of that.<br />
The obvious choice for glass and glazing<br />
www.thesmashingglasscompany.co.uk
THE SMALL BUT<br />
BIG<br />
JAZZ EVENT<br />
Offer ends 31st <strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
VERTU HONDA NOTTINGHAM<br />
Lenton Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2PT<br />
Call 01159 863222 or search Vertu Honda Nottingham<br />
Fuel economy figures (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP)) for the Honda Jazz EX 1.3 i-VTEC mpg (l/100km): Low 40.4mpg (7.0L/100km),<br />
Medium 51.4mpg (5.5L/100km), High 54.3mpg (5.2L/100km), Extra High 43.5mpg (6.5L/100km), Combined 47.9mpg (5.9L/100km). New European Driving Cycle<br />
(NEDC) equivalent Combined CO 2 emissions: 119g/km. The fuel consumption you achieve under real life driving conditions and CO 2 produced will depend upon<br />
a number of factors including the accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load. Figures stated are<br />
based on a standardised test cycle and may not reflect real world driving, therefore they should be used for comparison purposes only. Customers should only<br />
compare vehicles tested to the same technical procedures.<br />
Model Shown: Jazz EX 1.3 i-VTEC Manual in Milano Red at £17,760 On The Road (OTR). Terms and Conditions: New retail orders from 01 December 2019 to 31 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong> and registered by 31 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong>. Subject to model and<br />
colour availability. Offers applicable at participating dealers (excluding Channel Islands) and are at the promoter’s absolute discretion. Not to be used along with any other offers currently available. 5 years complimentary service package:<br />
This is applicable to all new retail Jazz models ordered from 01 December 2019 to 31 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong> and registered by 31 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2020</strong>. 0% APR representative Honda Aspirations (PCP): Maximum customer deposit 30%. You do not<br />
have to pay the Final Payment if you return the car at the end of the agreement and you have paid all other amounts due, the vehicle is in good condition and has been serviced in accordance with the Honda service book and the maximum<br />
annual mileage has not been exceeded. Excess mileage charge includes VAT at current rate. Indemnities may be required in certain circumstances. Finance is only available to persons aged 18 or over, subject to status. All figures are<br />
correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Honda Franchise Dealers are credit brokers, not lenders. Credit provided by Honda Finance Europe Plc. Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1HL. Honda Financial Services is<br />
a trading name of Honda Finance Europe Plc. Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1HL a company registered at Companies House No 03289418. Honda Finance Europe plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority,<br />
Financial Services Register number 312541.
Crowdpullers Events present Sponsored by Promoted by<br />
<strong>2020</strong> MAY 30th & 31st<br />
WOLLATON Park will once again play host to an enormous<br />
fleet of vehicles, both old and new, as the Nottingham Motor<br />
Show <strong>2020</strong> races into town on May 30th & 31st<br />
This two-day premier motoring event for the<br />
East Midlands has something for everyone<br />
– whether you’re on a serious hunt for the perfect<br />
new car or simply want a fantastic family<br />
day out in one of the most iconic locations in<br />
the UK.<br />
Organised by event specialists Crowdpullers,<br />
the show will bring together the very best in<br />
brand new cars, vans and motorcycles from<br />
some of the world’s leading manufacturers.<br />
Saturday is “new model preview day” – providing<br />
the perfect opportunity to check out stateof-the-art<br />
models from the largest number of<br />
local dealers ever to have attended the events.<br />
Experts will also be on hand to answer questions<br />
and give visitors a rare chance to look<br />
“up close” at a host of amazing cars including<br />
prestige brands such as Lexus, Tesla and<br />
Lotus. Luxury detailing brand, Car Gods 54,<br />
will have a display once again including their<br />
popular free race simulator!<br />
Meanwhile Sunday is “family day” and will<br />
include the brilliant Autokarna show, organised<br />
by the Pre-War Austin Seven Club, bringing up<br />
to 7000 members and their stunning classic<br />
vehicles to the city.<br />
Even if you’re not into motors, this is one event<br />
that will have something for everyone.<br />
There will be plenty for children to see and do,<br />
with fairground rides, inflatables, climbing walls<br />
and face painting.<br />
Visitors can also browse great craft and charity<br />
stalls, enjoy tasty food and refreshments and<br />
listen to live music performances.<br />
Sponsored by Nottingham Automotive Centre,<br />
with support from Nottingham College and<br />
Autocentral, this spectacular celebration is not<br />
to be missed.<br />
Grant Baker, from Crowdpullers, added: “We’re<br />
expecting more that 20,000 people to attend<br />
over the weekend and, with up to 30 new car<br />
brands on display there will be something to<br />
suit everyone’s taste. “Due to their popularity<br />
in recent years, new motorcycles will be<br />
displayed too.<br />
“We’re really excited about this great family<br />
event, which is completely free to enter, and<br />
we’re very grateful to our sponsors, Nottingham<br />
College, for supporting us once again.”<br />
Entry to the event is free but a parking charge<br />
will apply.
The<br />
Social Media<br />
Tale<br />
I’m sure many of you will have had shiny new<br />
phones, tablets and other devices for Christmas.<br />
For me, and I am sure many others from my<br />
generation, the whole technology thing and the<br />
social media society that we now appear to live in<br />
is sailing way over my head.<br />
I try to keep up. I have a Facebook account but the<br />
youngsters have moved on...It’s all Instagram and<br />
Snapchat now. So, determined not to be left behind,<br />
I set up an Instagram account and was immediately<br />
blocked by both my kids. Charming.<br />
Did you know...<br />
• Facebook has 2.47 billion users<br />
• 42% of the world wide<br />
population use social media<br />
• the average time spent on social<br />
media is 142 minutes a day<br />
We all have local community Facebook pages.<br />
If you’re not a member, I wholly recommend you<br />
search for your nearest group and get involved.<br />
Whether your dog has legged it or your budgie has<br />
flown the nest, fear not. Post an appeal online.<br />
Someone will have spotted your furry or feathered<br />
friend and chances are you will be reunited before<br />
you can say “here Joey”.<br />
There was the guy who asked if anyone had lost a<br />
hamster as he had found one in his back garden.<br />
He kindly posted a photo and received hundreds<br />
of comments suggesting he put the fox cub back<br />
where he found it!!!<br />
Heard a loud bang? A siren? A leaf falling from a<br />
tree? Fear not...within 5 minutes there will be an<br />
explanation on Facebook.<br />
It’s fantastic, heartwarming and occasionally,<br />
hilarious.<br />
Shuffling around the kitchen in my PJs recently, a<br />
tiny voice called; “Hi Ali”, then another; “Hello”, then<br />
a deeper, tiny voice; “Ayup Ali”. My son was cooking<br />
his tea and seeing my confusion, he pointed to<br />
the shelf and there was his phone with five tiny<br />
faces waving at me. All a bit Willy Wonka for me.<br />
Apparently it’s called Group FaceTime. Get with it<br />
grandma!!<br />
There is a lot of negative press surrounding the<br />
abuse of social media. Cyber bullying, fake news<br />
and online grooming to name but a few of the<br />
unspeakable ways technology is misused. However<br />
it can also be a great asset to communities.<br />
I have to share my favourite post of last year with<br />
you. It went something like this;<br />
“BIG UP to the guy outside the library traffic lights<br />
who pulled up behind me in the middle of the road<br />
on a red mobility scooter. At first I thought, get<br />
on the pavement before you get hit, until I heard<br />
the engine and he overtook me, MANS GOT A<br />
MOTORBIKE ENGINE IN IT! Post some pictures pal.”<br />
Comedy gold right there.<br />
© Ali Wale
WILLS, LASTING POWER OF<br />
ATTORNEY AND FUNERAL<br />
PLANS<br />
FREE no obligation first visit<br />
All prices given at the start of the process<br />
No hidden costs<br />
Visits to your home at a time convenient to<br />
you<br />
Based in West Bridgford<br />
Trading since 2011<br />
Personal service - no call centres<br />
Single Will £150 & Mirror Wills £250<br />
Lasting Power of Attorney from £350<br />
Contact Amanda Harris on:<br />
0115 878 0417<br />
amanda@alhlegal-willwriters.co.uk<br />
www.alhlegal-willwriters.co.uk<br />
£2,600<br />
£2,900<br />
£3,200<br />
For the affordable funeral, telephone<br />
0115 987 1237<br />
We are an independent company with experienced<br />
staff and a fresh approach to the funeral business.<br />
We offer an affordable, inclusive funeral with three<br />
basic options as well as a bespoke funeral tailored to<br />
your requirements.<br />
We can be contacted 24 hours a day to support and<br />
advise you on all aspects of a funeral when bereaved<br />
individuals are at their most vulnerable.<br />
Our pre-paid funeral plans reflect the price of our<br />
inclusive options plus a small admin fee from the<br />
funeral plan company.<br />
nottinghamshirefuneralservice@gmail.com<br />
11 Bexon Court, Foxhill Rd, Carlton, NG4 1SQ<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 63
friends of wollaton park<br />
news...<br />
by Mark Jacobs<br />
Rain, rain, rain...but the volunteer-members carry<br />
on regardless.<br />
The ‘Secret Garden’ is being transformed from<br />
wilderness to civilised state, every Thursday morning,<br />
with plans for fruit trees, pathways, a band-stand and<br />
much more. The bovvies (sheds) could be a wine-bar,<br />
the gardener’s cottage a reception area. Special<br />
thanks to Moyra Cornish who raised more than £700<br />
with her very successful fashion show, and to all the<br />
staff of Wollaton Hall and Park for their continued<br />
support, and to the volunteers.<br />
Work also continues on the Park itself with Mrs.<br />
Barlowe’s garden restored and soon to be planted,<br />
chestnut-fencing along Thompson’s Wood, a Tudor<br />
kitchen tidy-up, plus our amazing photographers<br />
posting pictures on Facebook which we use for<br />
our Christmas cards. See the volunteering events<br />
courtesy of Kevin Beswick on Facebook. The<br />
Camellia House with Pete Forster being interviewed<br />
will be featured on BBC ‘Gardener’s World’.<br />
Anyone who wants to become a member of the FoWP<br />
group can join for the annual sum of £5, by contact<br />
via email or phone. £5 covers insurance, parking<br />
on task days and various perks. The committee<br />
meets on the first Wednesday of every month and<br />
invites anyone interested in joining to contact:<br />
wollatonpark@hotmail.com or telephone Mark<br />
Jacobs, the membership secretary, on 07747 616680.<br />
You can also find us on Facebook.<br />
Introducing a new look<br />
nottswatch<br />
by NottsWatch<br />
Introducing Nottinghamshire Neighbourhood<br />
Watch’s new website: www.nottswatch.co.uk<br />
The new look website has all the information that<br />
you would expect along with some that you might<br />
not. It’s really easy to use and full of really useful<br />
information.<br />
The website includes advice on:<br />
• How to keep safe<br />
• Your local beat information and alerts<br />
• How to set up a neighbourhood watch scheme<br />
• Information on NottsWatch<br />
It’s very user friendly and by clicking on the area<br />
relevant to you, zone in on local news and local<br />
initiatives. There is also a blog where you can<br />
share good news stories from your area along with<br />
information on how NottsWatch supports local<br />
services and charities.<br />
From the website you can sign up for free<br />
Neighbourhood Alert and receive crime updates<br />
from your neighbourhood policing team, current<br />
guidance on Action Fraud, police etc... and also<br />
NottsWatch blog and newsletter updates.<br />
A recent newsletter included a photography<br />
competition, information on an email scam alert,<br />
loads of local news stories, advice on travelling<br />
safely and a really useful article on how to become<br />
a Scam Marshall - so if you are inundated with<br />
scam mail you can register and send your scam<br />
mails to the National Trading Standards Scams<br />
Team, where it is used as intelligence and to help<br />
with further investigations. To register visit: www.<br />
friendsagainstscams.org.uk/scammarshals<br />
www.nottswatch.co.uk<br />
64 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Wollaton Care Group<br />
Luncheon Clubs<br />
An opportunity to get out of your house<br />
for a couple of hours to enjoy a chat and<br />
a 2 course lunch.<br />
We operate two luncheon clubs<br />
Wednesdays: Community Centre on<br />
Bramcote Lane<br />
Thursdays: The Vale Community Centre<br />
(at the top end of Wollaton Vale).<br />
We can now offer places and provide<br />
specialist transport if required.<br />
For more info call<br />
John Tordoff: 0115 998 8306<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 65
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 info visit www.achingarms.co.uk<br />
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon<br />
monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982<br />
2573 for more info.<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 />
Adoption Open Evening - first Thurs monthly. Adopt<br />
Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption.<br />
Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team<br />
between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7<br />
Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit<br />
www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811<br />
Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to<br />
give support to family & friends who have or are living with<br />
the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25<br />
Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm<br />
- 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.<br />
al_anonuk.org.uk<br />
Connecting Families - for family matters. We are<br />
passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through<br />
courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott<br />
for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@<br />
connectingfamilies.co.uk<br />
Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering for<br />
Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute<br />
loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over,<br />
by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties.<br />
Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679<br />
or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more<br />
info.<br />
Cutting Back - self-help group for women who self-harm.<br />
Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more info call 07930<br />
713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a<br />
registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face<br />
advice to people with debt problems. Contact your<br />
local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or<br />
call 07973 113 882<br />
Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area<br />
with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s<br />
meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of<br />
topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers &<br />
for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St.<br />
For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360.<br />
Fibromyalgia - support groups, workshops and group<br />
meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961<br />
025780.<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 />
Framework’s EVE Works - helps unemployed people<br />
into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers<br />
to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg.<br />
confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or<br />
email: eve@frameworkha.org<br />
Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t<br />
have children by circumstances not by choice. http://<br />
gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The<br />
Nottingham group meet 1st Sat monthly 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 Wed monthly from<br />
2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton<br />
and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on:<br />
0115 883 4733<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 />
66 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help<br />
support group for those who have experienced the suicide of<br />
a family member or someone close. For more info call 0115<br />
911 1661 (Mon - Fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk<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 />
Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge<br />
to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For<br />
a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit<br />
people in their homes offering companionship and support<br />
tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304<br />
8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.<br />
mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information.<br />
MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in<br />
meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre,<br />
Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet at rear of cafe.<br />
An informal event with a friendly group of people affected by<br />
MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book.<br />
Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582<br />
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is a self help<br />
group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly<br />
relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint<br />
events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard<br />
on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com<br />
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone<br />
effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy. Meet with<br />
other women & men who have shared similar experiences.<br />
Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist<br />
Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 /<br />
07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com<br />
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf<br />
social group every Mon: 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes<br />
on Tues (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/<br />
hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 0516,<br />
text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for<br />
anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers,<br />
carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Mon: 6.30pm<br />
- 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students<br />
Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@<br />
firststepsed.co.uk<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 People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing<br />
and fun. Sponsored by the Royal Concert Hall (where we<br />
meet) & Institute of Mental Health. Every Thurs (term-time)<br />
1pm -2.30pm. Only £2 (subsidised by sponsors). Highly<br />
professional Choir Leader, Abi Moore. We welcome all adults<br />
especially those who may not ordinarily join a choir & singing<br />
ability not essential! Phone Theo on: 07752536426 or email:<br />
theo.stickley@gmail.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 Aphasia Independent Self Help<br />
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For<br />
more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368<br />
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if<br />
you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk<br />
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our<br />
group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between<br />
7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners<br />
always welcome. For further details please contact Self Help<br />
UK on 0115 911 1661<br />
New Beginnings Art Group - community group for<br />
people unable to work due to long term health issues. No<br />
previous painting experience necessary. Meet Wed: 13.30 -<br />
15.30 at The Oasis Centre, Union St, Beeston, NG9 2LU. £20<br />
per half term. For more info call Caroline - 0115 925 1300 or<br />
visit: www.newbeginningsart.co.uk<br />
Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group<br />
- support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease.<br />
Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting<br />
with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Sat at Southwell. Email:<br />
overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on<br />
01636 812399<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 67
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 />
Run Talk Run - a running group where we chat about<br />
mental health. Every Sun beginning at The Bridge Sandwich<br />
Bar, Victoria Embankment, NG2 2JY at 10am. Contact<br />
Maisie Cropley on 07717 007023 for more details.<br />
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 />
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control<br />
over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led<br />
meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat<br />
mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For<br />
meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or<br />
contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911<br />
1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk<br />
The Wolfpack Project - a Nottingham based support<br />
group reaching out to younger people & adults (16-50)<br />
to help reduce loneliness & social isolation through our<br />
Buddy Scheme (online, telephone and/or face-to-face).<br />
Contact: hello@thewolfpackproject.org.uk or visit www.<br />
thewolfpackproject.org.uk<br />
DOGLOST: REUNITING DOGS WITH<br />
THEIR OWNERS<br />
by DogLost<br />
DogLost is the UK’s<br />
largest FREE lost and<br />
found dog service. It’s<br />
an amazing resource for<br />
anyone who has lost or<br />
found a dog.<br />
DogLost boasts an impressive track record in<br />
reuniting dogs with their owners. The non-profit<br />
organisation has provided free assistance to dog<br />
owners nationwide since 2002, helping to reunite<br />
around 80,000 dogs. Its automated alerts and poster<br />
generation is supported by a network of volunteers<br />
who offer advice and support on the ground as well<br />
as the website. It works closely with the police, dog<br />
wardens and rescues and it is at the forefront of<br />
fighting back against the rising crime of dog theft.<br />
It’s free to join this national community of thousands<br />
of dog owners and volunteers. Simply register as a<br />
member to receive alerts of dogs missing in your<br />
area.<br />
Anyone who has lost or found a dog can<br />
see our handy guides of actions to take<br />
here: www.facebook.com/DogLostUk/<br />
posts/2432431010212795<br />
Our website is: www.doglost.co.uk<br />
Or you can call: 0844 800 3220<br />
Samson was stolen<br />
from NG3.<br />
The link below<br />
provides more info:<br />
https://doglost.co.uk/<br />
dog-blog.php?dog<br />
Id=144633<br />
68 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Join our<br />
Simple and affordable<br />
preventative healthcare<br />
for dogs, cats and rabbits<br />
Prevention is better than cure<br />
VIP Club membership makes preventative pet<br />
care marvellously simple, helping to keep your<br />
dog, cat or rabbit healthy and happy at every life<br />
stage.<br />
And if you join in <strong>January</strong> or <strong>February</strong><br />
<strong>2020</strong> you will receive a voucher<br />
booklet full of additional savings<br />
and gifts<br />
Your Wollaton practice<br />
offers:<br />
• Modern building with<br />
purpose-built facilities<br />
• Fixed time appointments<br />
• Regular Vet and Veterinary<br />
Nurse at the practice<br />
• Routine surgery available<br />
• Separate cat and dog wards<br />
• On-site laboratory<br />
• Imaging facilities including<br />
x-ray and ultrasound<br />
• Friendly, professional team<br />
you can trust<br />
• Out-of-hours service provided<br />
by Pride Veterinary Centre<br />
To join, just pop into the<br />
Wollaton practice and<br />
fill out a form - it is that<br />
simple!<br />
*For full terms and conditions, please visit<br />
scarsdalevets.com/VIP<br />
Call us on<br />
01156 976586<br />
64 Trowell Road,<br />
Nottingham <strong>NG8</strong> 2DF<br />
scarsdalevets.com/VIP
Cropwell Bishop Circular Walk<br />
Walk distance: 2.5 miles<br />
Walks With Emily & Friends<br />
Difficulty: Very easy (however there are two stiles, so<br />
this might not be suitable for larger dogs).<br />
Pub stop: We didn’t have a pub stop on this walk.<br />
Starting point: Hoe View Road, Cropwell Bishop<br />
Cropwell Bishop is a lovely little village about 25<br />
minutes out of Nottingham. There are plenty of<br />
longer walks you can also do from the path you<br />
join on this walk, we just didn’t have enough time<br />
to go further.<br />
Keep on this path passing the backs of several<br />
houses. This path will bring you back on to the<br />
main road where we started. Turn left when you<br />
reach the end of the road and Hoe View Road will<br />
be on your left a few yards down the road.<br />
We parked on Hoe View Road in Cropwell Bishop.<br />
This is a housing estate, so parking is free, but<br />
remember to park responsibly. As you come out<br />
of Hoe View Road, turn left on to the main road,<br />
passing the Cropwell Bishop Creamery a few<br />
hundred yards down the road.<br />
There is a lovely shop here that is open to the<br />
public where you can pick up artisan cheese<br />
amongst other items. Unfortunately this isn’t open<br />
on Sundays- check the website for full opening<br />
times.<br />
To download the Ordnance Survey map route, and for<br />
more dog walks around the Nottinghamshire area and<br />
beyond:<br />
visit www.greatbritishdogwalks.com<br />
Follow us on social media for updates:<br />
Facebook: @greatbritishdogwalks<br />
Instagram: @greatbritishdogwalks<br />
Twitter: @gbdogwalks<br />
After passing the Creamery, carry on past the<br />
church and up the hill. Just after the end of the<br />
row of houses on the left you will see a stile and<br />
a public foothpath sign pointing left into a field.<br />
Cross the stile and follow the path down into the<br />
field until you reach another stile, continue across<br />
this and down the path.<br />
The path winds round to the right a little, continue<br />
following it, until it straightens again and meets<br />
another path. Follow the footpath signs and turn<br />
left along the stream.<br />
Continue walking down this path until you reach<br />
Cropwell Bishop Road (remember to put your dog<br />
on the lead here as it is a fast road). Cross the<br />
road and continue to follow the path. Keep walking<br />
until you reach a t-junction, turning left at this point<br />
to follow the path up a steady hill.<br />
70 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Bilborough Baby & Toddler Group - every Mon (term<br />
time) 9.30am - 11.30am. Just 50p, including drinks/snacks.<br />
At St Martin’s Church, St Martin’s Road, <strong>NG8</strong> 3BH. Call<br />
07929 013447 or visit www.stmartinsbilborough.org.uk<br />
Beavers - St Margaret’s, Aspley Lane. Fri: 6.15pm - 7.30pm<br />
(term time) in Pheonix Hall. Girls & boys aged 5-8 yrs. All<br />
welcome. Earn badges, make new friends, have fun. Drop in<br />
or ring 07910 038265.<br />
Beechdale Toddler Group - every Tues (term time),<br />
9.15am - 11.15am. 1st session free then £2 per session. At<br />
Ambergate Community Centre, Ambergate Rd, <strong>NG8</strong> 3GD.<br />
For more info call 07891 012086.<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 (under 150<br />
characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115<br />
9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
1st Wollaton Brownies- meet every Fri: 5.30pm - 7pm<br />
at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, <strong>NG8</strong><br />
2AF.<br />
2nd Wollaton Brownies- meet every Mon: 6pm -<br />
7.30pm and Guides meet Mon: 7.30pm - 9.15pm at St<br />
Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, <strong>NG8</strong> 2AF.<br />
The Ark Youth Club - 7-16 year olds. Thurs: 6.30pm-<br />
7.30pm (term-time). Table tennis, pool, games, life lesson<br />
stories and tuck shop! Glaisdale Gospel Hall, <strong>NG8</strong> 4GY. For<br />
more info call: 07967 490318.<br />
Aspley Youth Group - 7pm - 9pm (11-19yrs) at The<br />
Aspley YMCA, Melbourne Road, <strong>NG8</strong> 5HL<br />
Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills:<br />
fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting,<br />
BTEC, DofE & much more. Young people 12-18yrs. Visit<br />
Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or<br />
tel:0115 9837645<br />
Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The<br />
Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13 - 18 yrs. Mon &<br />
Wed: 6.45 - 9pm.<br />
Absolute Triathlon Club - expert swim, bike & run<br />
coaching for ages 8-14yrs, all abilities. Meet Thurs 5pm -<br />
7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood.<br />
Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk<br />
for more info.<br />
Birchover Play - every Wed: 3.30 - 5.30pm. For 5-13yrs at<br />
Birchover Comm. Centre, 83 Birchover Road, <strong>NG8</strong> 4BW. For<br />
more info call 0115 976 3777.<br />
Cubs at St Margaret’s - Mon (term time) 6.30pm - 8pm<br />
at Phoenix Hall, Aspley Lane. Girls & boys aged 8 to 10½ yrs.<br />
Make new friends, earn badges, have fun! Come and visit or<br />
call 07527 645839<br />
Drop In Play Session - every Mon: 9.30 - 11.30am for<br />
0-5yrs at Wollaton Children’s Centre, Arleston Drive, <strong>NG8</strong><br />
2FZ. For more info call 0115 876 2185<br />
Diddy Dots - every Fri (term time only), 10am - 11am. For<br />
0-18mths. Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Cres, <strong>NG8</strong> 5PJ.<br />
For more info call 0115 876 3777<br />
Grangewood Carers & Toddlers - Tues (term-time) at<br />
Grangewood Methodist Church. 1.30pm to 3pm. £1.50 per<br />
session. For more info call Margaret on 0115 925 8093<br />
Harrow Road Toddler Group - every Mon (term<br />
time), 9.45am - 11.15am. From birth-5yrs, £2 per session at<br />
Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, <strong>NG8</strong> 1FG. For<br />
more info call Sue Tyrer on 0115 928 2421 or 07815 449876.<br />
Inbetweenies Group - every Wed, 10am-11.30am (term<br />
time). For ages 10mths - 2 years. Aspley Children’s Centre,<br />
Minver Cres, <strong>NG8</strong> 5PJ. For more info call 0115 876 3777<br />
Kingswood Toddlers - Wed & Thurs 10am - 11.30am.<br />
Birth - 2½ years. £2 per session. At Kingswood Church,<br />
Lambourne Drive, <strong>NG8</strong> 1GR. For more info call 0115 928<br />
4086.<br />
Lily & Co Day Nursery - provide childcare for children<br />
aged 6mths-5yrs at Aspley Childrens Centre, Minver Cres,<br />
<strong>NG8</strong> 5PJ. Flexible hours. Early Learning Programme. For<br />
more info: 0115 970 5152<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 71
Mucky Pups - every Fri: 1.15pm - 2.45pm for 0-5yrs. A<br />
messy play session at Wollaton Children’s Centre, Arleston<br />
Drive, <strong>NG8</strong> 2FZ. For more info call 0115 876 2185<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 />
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham,<br />
NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.<br />
co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs<br />
eves 7pm - 9.15pm.<br />
Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - October-<br />
March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind Est,<br />
Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm;<br />
Friday Club Night for all ages 6.30pm-7.30pm. Indoor Cricket<br />
League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye<br />
07834 488663.<br />
Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham<br />
Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals<br />
take place Tues (term time) 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@music-for-everyone.org<br />
Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing?<br />
NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield<br />
Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.<br />
nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s<br />
great fun!<br />
Nottingham Outlaws BMX Club - run coaching<br />
sessions Sat: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/<br />
Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX racing. For<br />
more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or<br />
facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.<br />
nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.<br />
Pippins Playgroup - a fun & friendly baby & toddler<br />
group. Fri: 10am - 11.30am at Wollaton Vale Community<br />
Centre, <strong>NG8</strong> 2JA. For more info visit www.facebook.com/<br />
groups/pippinswollaton<br />
Spanish Tutor Online for Kids - save time travelling<br />
and let your children enjoy while they learn Spanish<br />
from the comfort of your home. Have a look at my<br />
website: spanishtutorsonline.net and contact me: hola@<br />
spanishtutorsonline.net<br />
Strictly Ballroom/Latin American Dancing with<br />
BW Dance - Chilwell Memorial Hall, High Road, Chilwell,<br />
NG9 4AT. Saturday 11am - 12 noon. Groups for all ages 3 yrs<br />
upwards. All teachers DBS checked. For more info contact<br />
us 07940 783159.<br />
St Leonard’s Dads & Kids Club - every 3rd Sat, monthly<br />
for 0-11yrs. From 10am - 12 noon at St Leonard’s Community<br />
Centre, Wollaton Rd, <strong>NG8</strong> 2AF.<br />
Scout Association - 0115 952 3617<br />
Song, Story & Rhyme - every Thurs: 11am-12noon. For<br />
ages 0 -4 years. Aspley Children’s Centre, Minver Cres, <strong>NG8</strong><br />
5PJ. For more info call 0115 876 3777.<br />
Wollaton Twins Group - for parents, carers & expectant<br />
parents with their multiple birth children (& siblings). All<br />
welcome. Meet on 2nd Mon monthly - 10am - 11.30am at<br />
St Leonard’s Comm. Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, <strong>NG8</strong><br />
2ND. £2 per family for NTTC members, £3 non members.<br />
For more info: Sarah: wollaton@nottinghamtwins.org.uk or<br />
contact us via Facebook.com/wollatontwinsgroup<br />
Social Media<br />
Packages<br />
Do you run your own business?<br />
Do you struggle to find time to promote yourself?<br />
Let us take the stress away for you and help inject<br />
some life into your social media presence<br />
Monthly social media packages available<br />
from just £75 per month<br />
Did you know we also do graphic<br />
design, print, web design,<br />
corporate video and photography?<br />
RS Media<br />
It’s a social thing.<br />
Tel: 07794 899853<br />
Web: www.rsmedia.digital<br />
72 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
Participate in behaviour and<br />
language research!<br />
Version 1.0 – 15/08/2019<br />
IRAS ID 257177<br />
Pilot CI Group<br />
Is your child…<br />
• Aged 4 – 6 years old<br />
• A bilateral cochlear implant user<br />
• With English as their first language<br />
If so…<br />
Please take part in our study that examines<br />
how your child’s brain responses relate to<br />
their behaviour and language ability.<br />
For your time…<br />
Your child will receive a voucher<br />
Contact Dr Rachael Lawrence:<br />
Email: msxrl15@nottingham.ac.uk<br />
Or call: 0115 823 2612<br />
Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre,<br />
113 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DU.<br />
As an NHS organisation we use personally-identifiable information to conduct research to improve health, care and services. As a publicly-funded<br />
organisation, we have to ensure that it is in the public interest when we use personally-identifiable information from people who have agreed to take part in<br />
research. This means that when you agree to take part in a research study, we will use your data in the ways needed to conduct and analyse the research<br />
study.<br />
Your rights to access, change or move your information are limited, as we need to manage your information in specific ways in order for the research to be<br />
reliable and accurate. If you withdraw from the study, we will keep the information about you that we have already obtained only with your consent. To<br />
safeguard your rights, we will use the minimum personally-identifiable information possible. Health and care research should serve the public interest, which<br />
means that we have to demonstrate that our research serves the interests of society as a whole. We do this by following the UK Policy Framework for Health<br />
and Social Care Research.<br />
If you wish to raise a complaint on how we have handled your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer who will investigate the matter. If<br />
you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are processing your personal data in a way that is not lawful you can complain to the Information<br />
Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Our Data Protection Officer is Rory King and you can contact him at rory.king@nuh.nhs.uk.<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 73
Death in the<br />
family<br />
I<br />
t was always going to happen. We’ve had the first<br />
death in our family which we had to explain to the<br />
children. Even worse, my daughter was the one who<br />
discovered the body and my wife and I had to deal<br />
with the aftermath.<br />
Fear not! Fortunately, it was one of the family Guinea<br />
Pigs rather than a dead relative. We haven’t had<br />
to re-enact a real life version of Cluedo, so we can<br />
safely put the candlestick and lead pipe back in the<br />
ballroom.<br />
We’ve had the Guinea Pigs for about a year. Originally<br />
we bought two and one morning we discovered that<br />
another had appeared. Evidently one of the original<br />
pair was pregnant when we bought her so we got<br />
three for the price of two, which made me quite happy<br />
about the inherent savings on the family budget. It<br />
was also my daughter that discovered we had a new<br />
arrival whilst I was preparing their breakfast, so in<br />
some small way it’s appropriate that she was the first<br />
to find the recent dead Guinea Pig. She appears to<br />
have turned into some sort of child-like ferry person<br />
who guides pets across the river Styx.<br />
We’ve had animal deaths in our house before, though<br />
this is the first time it’s been one of our pets. There<br />
was the time when a dead rat fell out of the ceiling<br />
during a bathroom renovation, that poor fella got put<br />
in a bin bag and left on the driveway so that yours<br />
truly could dispose of it in the dustbin. Then there was<br />
the pigeon that flew straight into our patio door and<br />
broke its neck. Cue Dad poking it with a broom to<br />
see if it was definitely an ex-pigeon before putting it<br />
in its own bin bag and disposing of it in a similar way<br />
to the rat.<br />
It turns out there’s a double standard of disposing of<br />
animals depending on whether it’s your own pet, or<br />
just some random wildlife. When I suggested to my<br />
wife that we should follow the same procedure with the<br />
Guinea Pig as we had with the previous animals I was<br />
met with a very stern “I should think not”. Apparently<br />
the bin was far too common a burial method for our<br />
furry ex family member. So we found a cardboard<br />
box big enough to put the now stiff Guinea Pig in<br />
and resolved to bury it with full honours later that day.<br />
When I returned from work the ceremony was already<br />
over, it turns out the children had got over the shock<br />
pretty fast. In fact they didn’t hang around much past<br />
halfway through the burial leaving my wife to see out<br />
the duties by herself in the rain.<br />
In fact, aside from the immediate shock of finding<br />
the dead pet the kids were pretty much okay. To<br />
my complete surprise it was my wife who was the<br />
emotional one, she seemed pretty upset when we told<br />
her what we’d found which I think surprised her as<br />
much as us!<br />
In the weeks since we’ve returned to normal. The kids<br />
bought some flowers which was nice, and the bright<br />
side is that there’s one less Guinea Pig to clean up<br />
after. Which is more of a benefit to my wife and I as<br />
the kids do almost no cleaning up after ‘their’ pets.<br />
Only having two left gives me at least a 50/50 chance<br />
of remembering their names (the pets not the kids), so<br />
that makes things easier too.<br />
People used to say to me “get a pet, it teaches your<br />
kids about life and death”. Honestly, I felt that was<br />
quite a macabre way to look at it, and I hope that’s<br />
not peoples primary motivation. But there’s something<br />
in it, it’s been good to see how much pets mean to<br />
us and also how the<br />
children (and wife) have<br />
coped. Me? I’ve still got a<br />
spare set of bin bags and<br />
a broom handle ready,<br />
just in case.<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
Be your own boss in <strong>2020</strong>...<br />
Ambitious to work from home?<br />
Here’s a golden opportunity to run your own business!<br />
Retail Pet Food Home<br />
Delivery Service!<br />
For full details contact Simon<br />
simon.a.jackson@btconnect.com<br />
07733 003 618<br />
Successful & Profitable Business<br />
FOR SALE<br />
£42,500<br />
or nearest offer<br />
Excellent gross profit margin on<br />
£100,000 turnover p.a.<br />
Loyal customer base,<br />
developed over 20 years.<br />
Single garage storage is<br />
sufficient.<br />
Own label premium product<br />
pet foods, and High Street<br />
brands.<br />
Easy to relocate in Nottingham<br />
and surrounding areas.<br />
Established 1985<br />
NEIL CODD<br />
LGV & HGV specialist<br />
Category C & C+E<br />
CCPC Module 2 & 4 training<br />
DSA Registered Instructor<br />
No 000642<br />
Telephone 0115 9271842, mobile 07850 132451 or e-mail neil.codd797@btinternet.com<br />
‣ Assessment fee refunded when you book training<br />
‣ Assistance with forms, medicals, theory test bookings and learning material* all free of<br />
charge<br />
‣ Rigid courses start from only £900 for five days, Trailer from £900,<br />
‣ Module 4 from £140<br />
*loaned out on a deposit/return basis.<br />
Prices do not include test fees.<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 75
Useful Information<br />
Broxtowe Borough Council......0115 917 7777<br />
Notts County Council...............0300 500 8080<br />
Notts City Council....................0115 915 5555<br />
Leisure Centres<br />
John Carroll..............................0115 876 1600<br />
Harvey Haddon.........................0115 876 1600<br />
Bramcote Leisure Centre.........0115 917 3000<br />
Police.......................................101<br />
QMC Hospital...........................0115 924 9924<br />
City Hospital.............................0115 969 1169<br />
NHS Direct................................111<br />
Emergency Utilities<br />
Electric......................................0800 404090<br />
Gas...........................................0800 111 999<br />
Water........................................0800 783 4444<br />
National Rail Enquiries..............03457 484950<br />
Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070<br />
Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000<br />
DVLA........................................0844 453 0118<br />
Tax Credits...............................0345 300 3900<br />
Local Taxis<br />
Nottingham Cars.......................0115 970 0700<br />
Local Community Centres<br />
Wollaton Vale............................0115 928 1603<br />
Wollaton Park...........................0115 928 8860<br />
Beechdale.................................0115 915 0285<br />
Birchover Park..........................0115 884 5901<br />
St Leonards..............................0115 928 5778<br />
Sheila Russell Centre...............0115 929 1582<br />
Local Library<br />
Wollaton Library........................0115 915 2809<br />
Local MP’s<br />
MP for Nottingham South:<br />
Lilian Greenwood......................0115 711 7000<br />
lilian.greenwood.mp@parliament.uk<br />
1<br />
9<br />
3<br />
4<br />
2<br />
6<br />
7<br />
5<br />
8<br />
1<br />
8<br />
SUDOKU SOLUTION<br />
6<br />
8<br />
5<br />
3<br />
9<br />
7<br />
2<br />
4<br />
1<br />
7<br />
4<br />
2<br />
1<br />
8<br />
5<br />
6<br />
9<br />
3<br />
3<br />
2<br />
9<br />
5<br />
6<br />
1<br />
8<br />
7<br />
4<br />
5<br />
6<br />
4<br />
8<br />
7<br />
3<br />
1<br />
2<br />
9<br />
8<br />
7<br />
1<br />
9<br />
4<br />
2<br />
5<br />
3<br />
6<br />
9<br />
3<br />
7<br />
6<br />
5<br />
8<br />
4<br />
1<br />
2<br />
4<br />
5<br />
8<br />
2<br />
1<br />
9<br />
3<br />
6<br />
7<br />
Crossword Solution<br />
2<br />
1<br />
6<br />
7<br />
3<br />
4<br />
9<br />
8<br />
5<br />
H O<br />
S E A<br />
5 6<br />
Q U I N I N<br />
E<br />
E A N U T R R<br />
C A B I N E Y E S O R E<br />
K B U S M N C<br />
L E A F L E T<br />
11<br />
I N S E T<br />
E T I Z S<br />
12<br />
T H E R M O M E T E R<br />
A N A 16<br />
G<br />
A S<br />
C O T N O S T R I L<br />
E A T A U L I<br />
S A M U R A I C L O U D<br />
A E A R K B E<br />
R E L A P S E S H E E R<br />
10<br />
15<br />
C<br />
17<br />
21<br />
23<br />
Competition Winners<br />
Congratulations to: P Alford who won theatre<br />
tickets; G Kalaitsidis who won a £100 meal;<br />
S Needham, B Sullivan, D Pykett, A Needham &<br />
M Meldrum who won Quasar Elite parties;<br />
Thanks to: Theatre Royal, Quasar Elite,<br />
The Round House<br />
Competition T & Cs<br />
Competitions are open to UK residents aged over 18 excluding<br />
employees of NG Magazines and anyone connected with the<br />
promotion. No purchase necessary. The prize will be awarded<br />
to the entrant whose name is chosen at random on the date<br />
stated on the competition. No cash alternatives. Winners<br />
will be notified by phone. No responsibility will be accepted<br />
for lost, damaged or delayed entries. Winners details will be<br />
published. Acceptance of rules is a condition of entry.<br />
76 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts
fantastic<br />
Kids Parties<br />
With so many great movies coming to the cinema<br />
over the next few months The Savoy is the<br />
perfect place to have a kid’s party. On top of that,<br />
with it being the cold winter months, it could be<br />
blowing a gale outside but you’ll be inside cosy<br />
and warm. Perfect in my eyes<br />
at The Savoy<br />
The following blockbusters are set to<br />
hit the screen from <strong>February</strong>:<br />
Dolittle<br />
Call Of the Wild<br />
Sonic the Hedgehog<br />
Onward<br />
Trolls 2<br />
Mulan<br />
Peter Rabbit 2<br />
7th <strong>February</strong><br />
14th <strong>February</strong><br />
14th <strong>February</strong><br />
6th March<br />
20th March<br />
27th March<br />
27th March<br />
(These are all subject to change and other films may<br />
be available.)<br />
This classic cinema is the perfect venue to<br />
wow the kids with its retro velvet seats and<br />
curtained screens. All my kids have had<br />
parties at The Savoy for their birthdays and<br />
they have always gone down a storm with<br />
children and parents alike.<br />
Parties are available on a Saturday or a Sunday<br />
at 10am or 12pm and by arrangement after 4pm<br />
on some school days. For the party you get a<br />
private screening of a movie of your choice, from<br />
the list available at the time, and use of the party<br />
room for 45 mins after the film. You get all of this<br />
for up to 30 children, plus 8 adults, for as little as<br />
£160!<br />
The Savoy is a popular venue for parties so<br />
early booking is recommended. Please note full<br />
payment is required at the time of booking.<br />
Book your party now by phoning the<br />
cinema on: 0115 9475812 or visiting<br />
www.savoyonline.co.uk<br />
By Cat Hedges<br />
Win 1 of 5 family tickets*<br />
*Family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children<br />
Just answer the following question:<br />
How much is a children's party?<br />
Answer:...................................................................<br />
................................................................................<br />
Name:.....................................................................<br />
................................................................................<br />
House no / Postcode:..............................................<br />
Email:.....................................................................<br />
.................................................................................<br />
Contact Number:....................................................<br />
SEND YOUR ANSWER TO:<br />
5A STANHOPE CRESCENT, ARNOLD, NG5 7AZ<br />
DEADLINE<br />
31ST MARCH<br />
<strong>2020</strong><br />
0115 9475812 | www.savoyonline.co.uk | The Savoy Cinema, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 1QN
<strong>NG8</strong> Index of Advertisers<br />
Aerial Services<br />
1st Astral Aerials Limited 38<br />
TV Confused 51<br />
Air Conditioning/Warm Units<br />
Richer Air 46<br />
Appliance Repairs<br />
Nottingham Appliance Repairs 47<br />
Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms<br />
Colourhill 80<br />
Dream Doors Nottingham 40<br />
Gliderobes 35<br />
Shower Doctor UK 33<br />
Sliding Door Wardrobes Ltd 7<br />
Blinds/Curtains/Shutters<br />
Bella Blinds 32<br />
Body Art<br />
Dark Ritual 13<br />
Building Services<br />
AKJ Contracts 36<br />
Arnold Building & Roofing Ltd 43<br />
Nottingham Building and Roofing Ltd 37<br />
Notts Building & Roofing Ltd 38<br />
Pure Brickwork Limited 30<br />
Trent Building & Roofing Ltd 30<br />
WA Builders 39<br />
Business Support Services<br />
RS Media 72<br />
Car/Van Sales<br />
Draycotts 60<br />
Your Local Motors 61<br />
Dance & Drama Schools<br />
Start Dancin’ 11<br />
Dental Services<br />
A & D Dental Practice 14<br />
Domestic Services<br />
Chewings Services 49<br />
Dust Busters 30<br />
MJ Cleaning 28<br />
Drainage/Pipe Clearance<br />
ADK Drains Ltd 39<br />
Electrical Services<br />
ARA Electricals 43<br />
Doctor Electrical 29<br />
Faraday Electrics Ltd 39<br />
Lee’s Electrical 46<br />
Employment Opportunities<br />
Neil Codd Training 75<br />
Estate/Letting Agents<br />
Tristram’s Sales & Lettings 1<br />
Fencing/Gates<br />
360 Fencing 46<br />
Beechdale Fencing Ltd 48<br />
Sherborne Fencing 30<br />
Trev’s Concrete and Fencing 33<br />
Fireplaces/Woodburners<br />
Stonebridge Fireplaces 33<br />
Flooring/Carpets<br />
Kings Carpets 2<br />
Foot Health<br />
Foot Revive 13<br />
Nahele Holistics 11<br />
Nottingham Foot Care 12<br />
Funeral Services<br />
Nottinghamshire Funeral Service 63<br />
Further Education<br />
Nottingham College 15<br />
Garage Doors/Repairs<br />
Easyglide Ltd 53<br />
JB Doors Ltd 31<br />
The Garage Door Company 9<br />
Garage Services<br />
Andrew Price Motor Company 51<br />
Automoto Car Care Centre 54<br />
Garden Buildings<br />
Arctic Cabins 5<br />
Crusoe Garden Rooms Limited 55<br />
Garden Services<br />
Fairmead Garden Services 29<br />
Groundwork Services<br />
B & P Paving 51<br />
Buffalo Driveways 58,59<br />
Next Generation Home Improvements 41<br />
Hair & Beauty<br />
Embrace 11<br />
Handyman Services<br />
Bryn Tomlin Handyman 49<br />
RH Property Services 28<br />
S & A Property Maintenance 37<br />
S & E Local Handyman Services 54<br />
Interiors<br />
World Wood Furniture 52<br />
Locksmiths/Key Services<br />
Halls Locksmith 53<br />
Loft Conversions/Ladders<br />
More Than Loft Ladders 38<br />
Medical Research<br />
NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research 73<br />
Medical Services<br />
New U Clinic 63<br />
Mobility Aids<br />
Stair Ability 68<br />
Music Tuition<br />
Brinsley Community Choir 19<br />
Opticians<br />
Duffy Optometrists Ltd 12<br />
John Flynn Opticians 4<br />
Painting & Decorating<br />
David Draper Painting & Decorating 49<br />
James Painting & Decorating 46<br />
Mike Conrad Decorating 30<br />
Paul Tinsley Decorating 36<br />
Prep Decor 44<br />
Whites Painting & Decorating 28<br />
Pet Services<br />
Door to Paw Ltd 75<br />
Plumbing & Heating<br />
MKSR Plumbing & Heating 37<br />
MS Waterworks Ltd 30<br />
Stellar Heating 49<br />
Stonebridge Heating Centre 28<br />
Pubs/Bars<br />
Slug & Lettuce 20<br />
Removals/Man & Van<br />
ACS Removals 37<br />
Roofing Services<br />
Nottingham No Leak Roofing 49<br />
Notts Roofing Services Ltd 47<br />
Security Services<br />
Ideal Alarms 29,31<br />
Solicitors/Legal Services<br />
ALH Legal 63<br />
Solid Fuel<br />
Fernwood Fuels Ltd 3<br />
Speech Therapists<br />
Speak Inc 65<br />
Tree Services<br />
Charnwood Trees 52<br />
Jack Glenn Tree & Gardening Services 43<br />
Tindle Tree Care 37<br />
Waynes Tree Services 39<br />
WRS Tree Services Ltd 33<br />
Veterinary Centres<br />
Scarsdale Vets 69<br />
Windows/Doors/Conservatories<br />
A & M Windows 47<br />
Apollo Windows 45<br />
Fixaglaze 43<br />
KLG Rutland 8<br />
Leivers & Millership 36<br />
Smashing Glass Company 57<br />
Stormclad Ltd 43
YOUR LOCAL<br />
BEAT TEAMS<br />
WOLLATON WEST<br />
Neighbourhood Policing Insp.<br />
Inspector Gordon Fenwick<br />
Neighbourhood Policing Sgt:<br />
Sgt 2996 Usha Madaraa<br />
101 ext 802 4646<br />
PC 2811 Dan Johnson<br />
07584 185265<br />
PCSO 7818 Louise Down<br />
07525 226537<br />
CPO 9760 William Davies<br />
07702 141616<br />
WOLLATON EAST &<br />
LENTON ABBEY<br />
Neighbourhood Policing Insp.<br />
Inspector Riz Khan<br />
Neighbourhood Policing Sgt:<br />
PS 3043 Andrew Hallsworth<br />
101 ext 310 3043<br />
PC 1115 Jez Shaw<br />
07792 437344<br />
PCSO 8834 Helen Russell-<br />
Tayor - 07595 074226<br />
CPO 4638 Bethany Hill<br />
07903 759510<br />
CPO 4648 David Fowkes<br />
07939 597317<br />
Crime Update<br />
Year to date the overall crime in<br />
the City West continues to show an<br />
8% reduction of reported crimes.<br />
This equates to 412 fewer reports.<br />
Acquisitive Crime<br />
Burglaries, theft and vehicle<br />
offences are showing a healthy<br />
reduction however we still taking<br />
regular reports of overnight thefts<br />
from motor vehicles where the<br />
vehicle has been left unlocked.<br />
These thefts could be avoided if<br />
the car/van is locked.<br />
House Burglaries are down by 30%<br />
(94 less reports).<br />
Vehicle offences are down by 37%<br />
(193 less reports).<br />
Disappointingly we are showing a<br />
year to date increase in personal<br />
robbery with 8 more reports than<br />
we had this time last year. This is<br />
an increase of 21%. We have been<br />
working hard in this crime area by<br />
putting in additional patrols.<br />
from your local neighbourhood<br />
policing inspector, Gordon<br />
Fenwick....<br />
ASB<br />
Anti-Social Behaviour continues to<br />
be a concern with only a minor<br />
decrease of 4%. Year to date we<br />
have received 1522 reports of ASB<br />
ranging from noise complaints to<br />
off road bikes etc. I ask that these<br />
reports continue as it allows me<br />
to put the right resources into the<br />
right areas at the right time. We<br />
are working with our partners to<br />
challenge ASB in all its forms.<br />
**Please report ASB on 101**<br />
Engagements<br />
We have carried out many<br />
community engagements over<br />
the past few weeks. Our Mini<br />
Police officers attended Force<br />
Headquarters on Armistice Day to<br />
perform a guard of honour in the<br />
remembrance service.<br />
And finally, our resident Body Worn<br />
Cam celebrity PC Keith Parkes had<br />
an audience at Jubilee Academy<br />
where he answered questions and<br />
provided crime prevention and<br />
safety advice.<br />
If you are having a community<br />
event this winter please let the<br />
local team know as we would like<br />
to attend and engage with our<br />
people.
72 Wollaton Road, Beeston, NG9 2NZ - Open Weekdays 10am-6pm Saturdays 9am - 2pm
Change language