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As gyms and health facilities around 

the world are slowly beginning to 

open their doors, I sit here writing 

this wondering, will your approach 

to your own health have changed? 

Over the last few weeks we’ve been graced 

with SO many free home workouts and 

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Did you try something new recently? 

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teams covering a distance of 2300km running and 

13000km cycling. The first club to reach Kona won. 

Jo Mallinson, from TFN said; 

Nottingham based TFN Triathlon Club have kept 

active during lockdown by taking part in a duathlon 

race to Kona, Hawaii (virtually, of course!) to raise 

money for local charities. 

Clubs from all over the UK entered the Corona to 

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With these very weird and 

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all of us, I, as thousands of 

others, have now been laid off 

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Cooking was something that 

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I’m actually starting to enjoy it 

again. Having to be creative 

with ingredients when there is 

little on the shelves and minimal 

trips to the shops, using what’s 

in the cupboard has never been 

more important. 

Marinating meat infuses so 

much more fl avour into the dish 

and the longer you can leave 

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For the marinade 

Knob of fresh root ginger 

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1 tsp ground turmeric 

1 tsp salt 

2 tsp sugar 

1 tbsp veg oil 

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4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

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6 boneless chicken thighs or 3 

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4 tbsp runny honey 

2 tbsp light soy sauce 

1 clove of garlic minced 

Knob of root ginger minced 

salt and freshly ground pepper 

2 tsp sunfl ower oil 

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Mix all your marinade 

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Cover the bowl and put in the 

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“it’s ok not to be ok” 

-introducing jonathan’s 

voice 

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the miles for maggie’s 

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Jonathan’s Voice is a registered charity that 

was established in 2017 in memory of Jonathan 

McCartney who tragically and unexpectedly took 

his own life in October of that year. He was 35. 

Jonathan was a successful patent attorney. We were 

shocked when we subsequently learnt how many 

people each year die by suicide. In 2018 there were 

6,507 suicides registered in the UK, an average of 

18 each day and sadly more than in 2017. Suicide is 

more prevalent in men than in woman and is the most 

common cause of death in men aged 20 – 49. 

We came to understand that Jonathan had been 

struggling for a long time but felt unable to seek 

professional help. He felt that he should be able to 

manage on his own. Research studies consistently 

show how reluctant many people are to discuss their 

mental health, particularly with their employer. There 

may be many reasons for this but one is certainly a 

sense that there is a stigma around the topic. 

One of the prime aims of Jonathan’s Voice is to 

reduce that stigma associated with mental health 

and to empower people to speak up and reach out 

for help when they need it. The charity aims to raise 

awareness of mental health issues in workplaces, 

provide resources and support organizations to 

develop good mental health practice. We also offer 

bespoke presentations and talks to both companies 

and community groups. For further information 

visit www.jonathansvoice.org.uk or email val@ 

jonathansvoice.org 

This month, cancer charity Maggie’s Nottingham 

is encouraging people to walk 12,000 steps a day 

to help them support the 1 in 2 people who will get 

cancer in their lifetime. 

As more people live longer with cancer, charity 

Maggie’s Nottingham is seeing an increasing need 

for practical and emotional support to help people 

cope with the changes that cancer brings. Maggie’s 

offers free support and advice on living well with 

cancer. This includes ensuring that people with 

cancer are really listened to, that they are offered 

tailored individual support, group support and 

practical advice. All of which is delivered by qualified 

professionals in a comfortable setting that enables 

people to meet others who understand what it 

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All of the money raised through the Miles for 

Maggie’s challenge will make sure Maggie’s 

Nottingham can continue to provide free, 

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who need it, as well as their family and friends. 

Do 12,000 steps a day for a month and help us 

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People affected by dementia in the East Midlands 

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Alzheimer’s Society reveals. 

The charity is helping to alleviate the anxiety 

many face by making thousands of ‘welfare calls’ 

to provide support and information. In the East 

Midlands more than 6,000 calls have already been 

made by staff and volunteers determined to reach out 

to those in need. 

Jean Eastwood (pictured above), of Nottingham, who 

has Alzheimer’s and lives alone, said: “Because of 

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volunteering activities. 

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the hot water switch in the last few days.” 

Alzheimer’s Society is calling for people to sign up 

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Alzheimer’s Society’s funds have been badly hit by 

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Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Advisers provide 

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THANK YOU TO NG MAGAZINES 

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Earlier this year NG Magazines 

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volunteer with our service. 

Self help UK, in partnership 

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to anyone affected by cancer 

whether someone with a diagnosis or a family 

member, friend, anyone at all! Our volunteers can 

support on an ongoing basis or as a one off. 

Newly trained volunteer, Kathryn Holmes (pictured 

above), came to us by responding to our NG advert. 

She has been offering vital telephone support, at a 

time when our service has been needed more than 

ever. 

We asked Kathryn why she replied to the advert 

and Kathryn replied; “I hadn’t heard of the Beyond 

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in the NG magazine I would never have realised how 

my personal experience of supporting someone with 

their cancer journey could help someone else in the 

future.“ 

We recruited a number of volunteers thanks to the NG 

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magazine for supporting us and enabling us to reach 

people all over Nottinghamshire. 

We welcome self-referrals as well as those from 

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2573 for more info. 

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - 

6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. 

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? 

Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with 

like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. Email: 

allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk 

Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following 

the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. 

For more info visit www.achingarms.co.uk 

Al_Anon - a family group who meet twice weekly to give 

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

stress of alcoholics. Meet at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. 

Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri: 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 

020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk 

Adoption Open Evening - first Thurs monthly. Adopt 

Together welcomes anyone considering adoption. Come 

along for a chat with our friendly team between 6pm - 

7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West 

Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies. 

org or 0115 9558811 

arthritis action nottingham group - meet at St 

Mary’s Church, Wollaton Park, NG8 1AF. 2pm-4pm. To 

find out more & book your place - 0203 781 7120, info@ 

arthritisaction.org.uk or www.arthritisaction.org.uk 

Bariatric Support Group Nottingham – a support 

group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type 

of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. 

We meet 2nd Tues monthly 7pm - 9pm at Hyson Green 

Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, 

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

Breathe Easy Gedling - a support network for people 

with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. 

We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at the 

Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP 

Connecting Families - for family matters. We are 

passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through 

courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott 

for info on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@ 

connectingfamilies.co.uk 

Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering 

for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling 

acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75+, 

by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. 

Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 

or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more 

info. 

Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. 

Weekly city centre meetings. For more info call 07930 

713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk 

Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 

9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield 

Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha: 07948 191093 or e: 

anxietymanagementnottm@gmail.com 

cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/ 

or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across 

Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from 

their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https:// 

centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this. 

Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham 

- providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus 

& Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences 

of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 

842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll. 

org.uk/nottingham 

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a 

registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face 

advice to people with debt problems. Contact your 

local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or 

call 07973 113 882 

Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also 

one to one meetings, limited spaces available. To find out 

more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 

083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com 


Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area 

with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s 

meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of 

topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & 

for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. 

For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360. 

Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people 

into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to 

work. For free 1-2-1 appointments & training eg. confidence 

building/interview skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ 

frameworkha.org 

Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have 

children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham 

group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL 

at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit: 

http://gateway-women.com 

Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary 

Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from 

2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton 

& Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 

883 4733 

Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. 

Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 

10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. 

Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) 

Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for 

people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet 

the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help 

Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 

Kings Money Advice Centre - free, impartial debt 

advice. Visit www.k-mac.org.uk or call 0115 920 7399. 

Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help 

support group for those who have experienced the suicide of 

a family member or someone close. For more info call 0115 

911 1661 (mon-fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk 

Marie Curie Helper Service - provided FREE to people 

with terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each 

week, our trained volunteers visit people at home offering 

companionship & support tailored to their needs. To request 

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

mariecurie.org.uk. For info: www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper. 

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch drop-in 

meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre, 

Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet at rear of cafe. 

Informal event with a friendly group of people affected by 

MS inc carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just 

turn up or contact Doug for more info on: 0115 966 3582 

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s 

self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & 

run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. 

Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. 

Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or e: riedd@btinternet.com 

My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people 

with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, 

sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, 

arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more 

info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk. 

MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21 Main 

Road, Gedling, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic dystrophy is the most 

common and variable muscular dystrophy of adult life. Please 

call or email for more info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@ 

mdsguk.org. wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org 

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - 

affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others 

in a similar situation? You are welcome to join our group. 

Meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm 

on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners welcome. For 

further info contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 

Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf 

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

Tues (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/ 

hard of hearing. For further details call 0115 970 0516, text 

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

Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of 

mental health services in Nottinghamshire and their 

carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, 

occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW 

(next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info 

contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 

Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - meet 

on 3rd Tues monthly at Nottingham City Hospital in the main 

waiting room at the Breast Institute from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. 

We offer emotional, mutual & practical support to each 

other, partners, family & friends. For more info call Jackie 

Wheeler on 01949 20460. 


Nottingham Self Help Group for People who 

Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood 

Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177. 

Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing & 

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

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

-2.30pm. Only £2. Highly professional Choir Leader, Abi 

Moore. We welcome all adults especially those who may not 

ordinarily join a choir & singing ability not essential! Phone 

Theo on: 07752 536426 or email: theo.stickley@gmail.com 

Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal 

Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely 

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

also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, 

clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed 

events. For more info or support call 07942 678692. 

Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for 

anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers, 

carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Mon from 

6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent 

Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or 

maisie@firststepsed.co.uk 

Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone 

affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who 

would like to meet with other women & men with similar 

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

Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 

8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com 

Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit 

service providing high quality affordable counselling 

for anyone aged 16 & over in Notts. Accredited 

services inc.individual, couples & employer assistance 

counselling. For more info call 0115 950 1743 or e: info@ 

nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 

5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm 

weekdays. Minimal waiting times. 

Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & 

Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a 

self help group for people with these medical conditions. For 

more info visit: www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk 

Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help 

Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For 

more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368 

Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group 

- for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our 

aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with 

buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Sat at Southwell. Email: 

overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 

01636 812399 

Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support 

group, meet 3rd Wednesday monthly (except Jan & June) 

at St Judes Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE). 

Friendly, informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. 

Come along for a chat, make friends, enjoy a regular 

programme of events inc. exercise classes, speakers, 

outings and lunches. We hope to offer something for 

everyone! To find out more email: parkinsonsnottingham@ 

hotmail.co.uk or call 0808 108 8335 

Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support 

Group - offers help & support if you have been diagnosed 

with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first 

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

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

Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport 

Scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys 

for appointments & social activities, for people who find it 

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

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

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

Run Talk Run - a running group where we chat about 

mental health. Every Sunday beginning at The Bridge 

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

Contact Maisie Cropley on 07717 007023 for more details. 

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, 

relationship counselling, sex therapy and young people’s 

counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 

0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. 

SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control 

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

meetings held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat 

mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For 

meeting details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 

Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness & tackles 

disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should 

not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT 

it to the police on 101. 


West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis 

- monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We 

support people with any types of arthritis & invite interesting 

& informative speakers to our meetings. We also organise 

day trips twice a year & join together for Xmas lunch. Please 

contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or lorrainesalt81@gmail. 

com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257 

We are a small family run 

business with over 20 years 

experience, providing care 

and support to adults and the 

elderly within their own homes 

Telephone: 

07483 223 510 

Email: 

info@kjsupportservices.co.uk 

Website: 

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Calverton & District Funeral Service 

Your local independent funeral service 

24 Hour service Modern motor fleet Green burials 

Horse drawn funerals Motorcycle funerals 

Private arrangement room Private chapel of rest 

20 St Wilfrids Square 

Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6FP 

Tel: 0115 965 5588 

Proprietors: Simon Bodkin & Craig Henderson 

With Golden Charter pre-paid funeral plans 

Serving Calverton, Woodborough, Oxton, Lambley, Epperstone, 

Lowdham, Burton Joyce, Arnold, Ravenshead and the surrounding 

areas for over 20 years. 


sing along with ellie is a big hit in care homes 

by NG Magazines 

Ellie Fessey has been busy during lockdown, live 

streaming sing along sessions into care homes 

and it’s proved to be a massive hit! 

Residents and staff have really enjoyed the sessions 

and the feedback has been really good. Even with 

a few teething problems with the technical side 

of things, Ellie has now reached out to all of the 

care homes in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and 

Chesterfield. One problem that kept cropping up 

was the lack of equipment required to do the live 

streaming (laptop with built in webcam and good 

Wifi internet access). So Ellie’s husband suggested 

making a DVD, using the webcam she bought for 

the live streaming, to record the sing along session 

within a little home studio. 

Almost all care homes have a DVD player and now 

all they need to do is put the DVD in and press play! 

Ellie says; “this is a perfect solution for the residents 

and the staff who are very busy during these difficult 

times and might not be able to devote as much time 

to recreational activities as they would normally.” 

Fast forward six weeks and Ellie, with help from her 

husband and friends, has now produced a DVD and 

songbook. These are now for sale on her very own 

website: www.singalongwithellie.co.uk, there is 

a sample video of the DVD there for you to view for 

free. Ellie has invested a lot of her savings into this 

project and is keen to publicise it to all our readers. 

You can also check out her facebook page “Sing 

Along With Ellie “. 

Ellie’s determination to reach out to residents in care 

homes is fuelled by a painful personal experience 

as she lost her mum recently to cancer. However, 

because she was in a nursing home where there had 

been confirmed Covid-19 cases, Ellie and her family 

were unable to visit her during the last few weeks of 

her life. 

All of Ellie’s singing work has come directly from 

her mum. Ellie explains; “we had countless sing 

along sessions together for years, whether in 

organised groups, in my car or just sitting at her 

bedside, we always sang together. She always has 

been and always will be my inspiration. Her journey 

through dementia has been really tough, I can’t 

begin to explain the impact this has on the person 

and their loved ones, utterly devastating physically 

and emotionally. So I am determined to make my 

sing along sessions happen one way or another, as 

I have witnessed time and time again, how music 

breaks though so many barriers for people living with 

dementia or indeed people without it.” 


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council praises volunteers 

by Gedling Borough Council 

Gedling Borough Council wants to say thank you 

to the 500 volunteers who have offered to help 

residents during the coronavirus. 

In April, the council opened the Giving for Gedling 

Humanitarian Centre to help those in need 

throughout the borough. Over 500 residents 

contacted the council to offer their help with 

preparing and distributing food parcels to carrying 

out neighbourhood checks and offering assistance to 

elderly and vulnerable residents. 

To date more than 800 households have received 

support and 600 food parcels have been delivered to 

residents in need by volunteers and council officers. 

Other volunteers have been signposted to, and 

supported, organisations such as Age Concern and 

Autistic Nottingham. 

As well as the support residents have received 

directly from the humanitarian centre, £25,000 has 

also been raised to support foodbanks throughout 

the borough. 

Due to the high number of volunteer responses 

received, not all of those who registered have been 

required to help. The council will remain in contact 

with these volunteers as new community needs 

emerge, such as befriending and other support 

services, should they still wish to offer their help. 

Portfolio Holder for Communities, Councillor Gary 

Gregory said; “Everyone at Gedling Borough Council 

would like to offer their sincerest thanks to those 

involved with this great cause and to all the wonderful 

volunteers who have given up their time to help our 

most vulnerable residents, we couldn’t do this without 

you.” 


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calverton library is re-opening 

by Inspire Culture 

As you will all be aware all libraries have been closed 

since the Government announced lockdown, but I’m 

pleased to announce that we are currently working 

hard to get our buildings open again for the public. 

The services we offer will be very limited, the main 

focus being on returning and borrowing books, and 

we will initially only be opening for a few hours each 

week. As with other public buildings, the number of 

people in the library at any one time will be limited, so 

please remember to bring a brolly as you may have to 

queue outside and we all know how changeable the 

British weather can be. 

The date we have for re-opening is 13th July, but 

this is dependent on Government advice for Phase 3 

being implemented. 

Calverton Library’s proposed new, temporary, 

opening hours are: 

Monday 

10am – 1pm 

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm 

If you would prefer to access our services online 

please visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/online 

where you can find e-Books, e-Magazines and 

e-Newspapers free of charge along with a whole 

Virtual World carefully curated by us with relevant 

resources, websites and online experiences. 

Everything from the e-Resources, mentioned above, 

to historical archives and fun activities to help keep 

the kids entertained! 

Inspire Learning have recently announced their 

summer term course programme which will all be 

running online, most via Zoom. There are a wide 

range of courses available including: 

Making a Hand Sewn Moulded Facemask, Flower 

Arranging from the Garden or Five Ways to 

Wellbeing. 

A full up to date list is available at https://www. 

inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/communitylearning/ 

Take care everyone and we look forward to seeing 

faces old and new very soon, from a safe distance of 

course. 

Calverton Library, 1 Saint Wilfreds Square, 

Calverton, NG14 6FP 

calverton.library@inspireculture.org.uk 

Tel: 01623 677200 

New Book from Bob Massey 

available June 2020 

from MSR News Arnold, Floralands Mapperley, 

5 Leaves bookshop Nottingham, 

The Bookcase Lowdham 

and NG Magazines 


Nott’s Maize Maze will be open... 

from the 25th of July until late October 2020. 

This is our second year 

of running this event. 

2020’s Maze is sited over 12 acres of land 

which is 3 x bigger than last year’s. 

Our Maze is great fun for all ages – from 

grandparents to the youngest toddler. 

Welcome to LASER Maze - a Laser Tag outdoor 

adventure game based in a 12 acre maize maze! 

Take our outdoor maze to the next level. 

Join us for a 2 hour session, where you'll 

need to use strategic thinking and your team working 

skills to get out alive! 

Enjoy hours of fun walking around paths 

stretching over 2 miles long with countless 

games and hidden activities to do along the 

way. 

We will be running daily maze sessions from 

10-5pm every day of the summer holidays and 

our special sessions which are listed below... 

Laser Maze: the only one in the country! 

Torch Nights 

Have you already completed the Maize Maze 

in the daytime and fancy a further challenge? 

Or do you think that a maze is only worth 

doing in the spooky black of night? Complete 

the maze in the dark during our Torch Nights, 

running from 9-11 pm on selected dates. 

Don't forget your torch... or your courage! 

Special Halloween 

session THE LABYRINTH 

Nottingham’s only horror experience set 

within a maize maze. 

A certain group of inmates have escaped from 

Darlington Prison and the army have managed 

to detain them inside the maze - for now. 

This is not a standard round-up operation. 

Civilian help is required as the inmates are 

not behaving as first anticipated and only the 

prison doctor knows why. 

For more information on what we 

offer and to book tickets check out 

www.maize-maze.co.uk 

or call Aaron on 07515 359203. 

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Just answer the following question: 

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SEND YOUR ANSWER TO: 5A STANHOPE CRESCENT, ARNOLD, NG5 7AZ

Community Diary - please note due to covid-19 groups may not 

be running as normal . If you run a group or club and want people to 

know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a 

charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat 

(under 150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by 

phone on 0115 926 9777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

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

gay & bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, 

discussions etc. Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 

12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. 

Cost £1. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ 

ageuknotts.org.uk 

Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or 

members welcome. We meet 3rd Tues monthly with a break 

in July, August & December. Meetings at Arnold Methodist 

Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, NG5 7EL. Details: www.arnoldhistory-group.org. 

Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115 

920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB 

Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides 

opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally 

at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 

4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and 

social activities. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: 

info@ageuknotts.org.uk 

Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people 

over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks 

between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also 

organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK & 

Europe. Contact julieking1@hotmail.co.uk for the program. 

Burton Joyce and Bulcote W.I - meet on 2nd Thurs 

monthly at 7pm in Burton Joyce Village Hall. Visitors 

welcome. Contact number: 0115 931 2313. 

Burton Joyce Players - put on two plays and a 

pantomime each year. We rehearse on Mon & Wed evenings 

in Burton Joyce village hall. For more details contact Mel 

Reynolds on secretary@burtonjoyceplayers.co.uk 

Burton Joyce Community Market - takes place 

in Burton Joyce Village Hall, NG14 5EY second Saturday 

morning of every month from 10am-12.30pm. Entry is 

free. Wide range of stalls. Funds raised from table hire go 

to local charities. Any enquiries to: Karen Taylor: 0115 841 

9099/07961 775240 or karentaylor081@gmail.com 

Burton Joyce Bowls Club - Poplars Sports Ground, 

Station Road. Social bowling on Sat & Tues - April to Sept 

included in membership subs of £50 pa. League matches 

also played in 4 leagues on other week days. For more info: 

Dil on 07879425643 or dil.vowles@ talk 21.com 

Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - want to make new 

friends, have some fun, take gentle exercise & learn how 

to square dance? We meet every Thurs at The Old School, 

Cropwell Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 

860843 

Burton Joyce & district u3a - educational/ cultural/ 

social activities for retired/ semi-retired people of any age. 

Monthly meeting and 30+ interest groups. Meetings: 1.45pm 

at BJ Village Hall. For further info contact 07581 456253 or 

visit: www.bju3a.co.uk 

Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players and juniors 

(age 14+) to outdoor practice. Every Thurs 6-8pm (weather 

permitting). Calverton Cricket Club, The Rookery, Woods 

Lane, Main St, Calverton. Contact Richard Lee 077344 11010 

or Scott Andrew 07965 4539402 

City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men 

over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North 

Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wed monthly at 10am, meetings 

start at 10.30am. Talks on many subjects & optional lunch. 

Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: 

r.west8@ntlworld.com 

Complementary Therapies, Health and Well- 

Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, 

July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. 

Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, 

Jayne 0115 926 2068. 

Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free 

weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays & seated yoga class 

Thurs 2pm-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, 

Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes. 


Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet 

fortnightly, Wed 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall 

Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more 

info: Chris on 07906 312673. 

Dover Beck Flower Club - meet 3rd Thurs monthly at 

Burton Joyce Village Hall. For more info call 0115 965 4745. 

Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Mon 8pm-9.30pm at St 

Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members 

welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: 

m.beedham@ntlworld.com 

Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching 

& textiles welcome. Meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, 

North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) 

on 1st Tues monthly: 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact 

Jenny on 01623 491331. 

Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 

2nd Wed monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 

2AB. For more info visit: www.evwa.org.uk 

Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings 

in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details contact 

Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com 

Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. 

Mon 8pm, Queen’s Walk Comm. Centre, NG2 2DF. Actively 

seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our aim 

- have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: 

07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@ 

gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk 

Gedling Climate Change Group - a group of people 

from all walks of life with one thing in common, we want 

to make a change! We organise events, share resources & 

meet regularly to inform, explain & campaign about climate 

change. To get in touch please email: gedlingccg@gmail. 

com or join our online community on facebook. 

Get Going In Gedling - volunteer-led short health walks 

most days of the week. If you enjoy walking and socialising, 

how about joining us. These walks are a great way to start 

exercising in a safe and supportive environment. For more 

info call Fiona Hextall on 0115 901 3635 or visit www. 

gedling.gov.uk and search for Get Going in Gedling. 

gedling ramblers - we walk Thurs mornings for about 5 

miles & most Sundays between 7 & 12 miles. For more info 

call Martin on 07976 559609 or www.gedlingramblers.org.uk 

Interested in Clocks, Watches & Horology - get 

involved in the work of the BHI Museum based at the home 

of the British Horological Institute in Upton nr Southwell. Get 

involved in museum projects & volunteering. New members 

welcome. £25 annual membership. Call or email for details: 

bhimuseum@bhi.co.uk or 01636 817 601 

Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month 

in & around Notts, including coffee mornings, day trips & 

exercise classes. No fees. For more info call 0115 844 0011. 

ladies badminton group - looking for new members 

who play to a good standard. Thurs at 10am. Southwell 

Leisure Centre. 2 courts available, approx. 1 hr then 

volleyball for the energetic. Call Sue for info: 01949 21218 

Lowdham Pantomime Group - meet every Wed 8pm 

- 10pm from Sept - February. Children from 10 yrs. See 

website for further details: www.lowdhampanto.co.uk or 

contact the secretary: julie.guiver@doctors.org.uk 

Lambley Historical Society - meets on the 4th Mon 

monthly at 7.30pm in the Lowdham W.I. Hall. New members 

or visitors always welcome. For info call Kay Winfield: 0115 

9313646 or John Smith: 0115 9313066 

Lowdham WI - meet at 7.30pm on 2nd Mon monthly 

(except January) at Lowdham WI Hall. Visitors welcome. For 

more info call 0115 966 3035 

Lambley WI - meet 2nd Mon monthly at 7.30pm in Lambley 

Village Hall. Visitors always welcome. Contact Michelle: 

michelle.church156@btinternet or call 0115 779 3623 

Lowdham Bowls Club - join us for casual or competitive 

sport and all year round social activities. We are on Main 

Street next to the village hall, opposite The Old Ship Inn. For 

further info call Steve on 0115 931 2889. 

Lowdham Bridge Club - come and have an enjoyable 

game of Rubber Acol Bridge at Lowdham WI Hall Mon: 

10am - 12.30pm. Call Harry Healey: 0115 966 3434 or e: 

harrychrishealey@gmail.com for details. All levels & abilities. 

£10 introductory fee + £2 wkly table fee. Inc. refreshments. 

Lowdham History Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd 

Thurs monthly (Sept - April) in the Lowdham WI Hall. New 

members & visitors welcome. Varied & interesting speakers. 

For more info call Maureen Handley: 0115 966 9462 

Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 

40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every 

Sun throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & 

Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info visit: 

www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. New members welcome. 


Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Mon monthly. 

6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New 

members welcome. For more info visit www.notts-machineknitters.org.uk 

or email: mappnitnatter@gmail.com 

Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men 

aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn 

new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the 

project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, 

Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Les on 07872 

839570 or email: les.taylor@ageuknotts.org.uk 

the nottingham centre for the national trust- 

Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3 

North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National 

Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests. 

For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or 

bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or www.ntnottingham.uk 

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

Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts 

& other social events - find us on facebook. 

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

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

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

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

Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members 

for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School, 

NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or 

Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117 

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mon 8.30pm 

at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no 

playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 

07717 058856 for more info. 

The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant 

Society - for everyone interested in plants & gardening. 

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

Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. 7pm (inc speaker) each meeting. 

For further info: www.nottmhps.org.uk; hps.nottingham. 

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

Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet 

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

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

speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info 

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

Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation 

society - guided walks (est.8 miles) every other 

Tues:10.30am. Non-members welcome. 07889 791910 or 

www.nottsfps.org.uk 

Notts Fuchsia Society - meet at Wollaton Park 

Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG 

on the 4th Tues monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & 

demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 

0115 975 3365. 

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30ish - Meet people? Try 

new activities & help in your local community, nationally & 

internationally through volunteering and fundraising? Meet 

7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit 

www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for details. 

Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent 

Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park 

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

group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please 

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

Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules 

at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU entrance opposite 

former Fiveways pub. Meet Tues: 7pm and Sun: 2pm. 

Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message 

on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. New members 

welcome. First 3 vists free. 

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 

1st Mon monthly at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an 

evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at 

the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 

0733 

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

programme of monthly events (daytime only) day trips, 

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

further details call Joan 0115 9290902, www.newlifenotts. 

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

Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to 

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

Come along & meet us on the first Fri monthly @ 11am - 

Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. 

For more info call Karen on 01476 979572/07921 821866 or 

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

Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th 

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

everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or 

unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For info please 

contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 


Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm 

at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot 

Lane, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. 

No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 

967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk 

Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. 

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

BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, NG3 1JH. For 

more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk 

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

& support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, 

coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 

0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@ 

nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 

The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, 

NG1 4EZ. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A 

host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry 

Society, Keep Fit etc. Rated 4* on google. For membership 

details contact: manager@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 

0115 941 7353 or www.nottingham-mechanics.org.uk 

Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tues 

monthly at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For 

details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: 

www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk 

Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new 

members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually 

into the Peak District, but other areas too. We often 

offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail 

contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www. 

nottinghamwayfarers.com 

Nottingham Mechanics Bridge Club - meets every 

Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St 

at 6.30pm. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/ 

nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960 

7342 or email: davidunderwood1@sky.com 

Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley 

- Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and 

join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks 

then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. 

At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: 

Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome. 

Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group 

- meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the 

Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 960 6570 after 7pm 

for info. New members welcome. 

Robin Hood Probus Club - for retired men, partly retired 

or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tues at The 

Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Come 

along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded 

people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com 

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/ 

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

full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont 

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

834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk 

Seated Yoga Class - Thurs 2-3pm at The CORE Centre, 

17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New members very 

welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up! 

Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy 

being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one 

life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why 

not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The 

Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham. 

South Notts Phoenix Friendship Club - meet every 

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

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

or gmtyas@hotmail.co.uk 

Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures 

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

members welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or 

www.egyptology-ssae.org 

Soroptimist International - a group of women who 

meet 1st & 3rd Mon monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts 

University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support 

women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, 

friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & 

contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham 

Trent Valley Art Group - meets on Mon 1.30 - 3.30pm 

in Burton Joyce & surrounding areas. We paint and sketch 

outdoors in fine weather and work indoors in winter. We take 

part in local art exhibitions & events working with beginners 

& more advanced students. For more info call 0115 931 2422 

to speak to the tutor. 

Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions 

on Thurs evening & weekends. Juniors from 8yrs welcome 

Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc. 

org.uk for more info or email: club@nottinghamsailing.club 

Woodborough W.I - meet on 3rd Mon monthly at 

Woodborough Village Hall at 7.30pm. For more info call 

President, Yvonne O’Donnell on 0115 965 5482. 


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Woodcarving Club - Tues: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at 

Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to 

mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. 

Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996 

Woodborough Bridge Club - meets every Thurs: 7pm 

at Woodborough Village Hall, Lingwood Lane. Friendly 

duplicate bridge; also opportunities for pairs events, match 

play & classes. EBU affiliated. Contact Jane (0115 965 2595) 

or enquiries@woodboroughbridgeclub.org.uk. See www. 

bridgewebs.com/woodborough 

Woodborough Art Club - small, friendly group of artists 

of all abilities. Meet Thurs 10am - 12 noon at The Institute, 

Row Lane, Woodborough. We have a permanent exhibition 

of our work. Varied programme of demos & tutor once a 

month. We take part in Woodborough Street Market & have 

an exhibition every Xmas. We look forward to welcoming 

new members. For more info call Joyce Andrews: 01159 

653832 or call in to see us. 

Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for 

all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane 

Park (behind Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses 

if you are new to running as well as walking group. Visit for 

details: www.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk 

Woodborough monday Bridge Club - friendly 

duplicate bridge club. Meet Monday at The Institute, Roe Hill, 

Woodborough, NG14 6DS. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Call Peter on 

0115 931 2412. Partners can be arranged with prior notice. 

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by Nottingham Industrial Museum 

Nottingham Industrial Museum, the hidden 

treasure in the courtyards of Wollaton Hall and 

Deer Park have not let the Covid 19 emergency get 

them down as their dedicated team of volunteers 

continue to roll out the accolades. 

Earlier in 2020, when travel was still possible, a team 

from the World History Project travelled to the UK to 

collect material for a series of videos that form part 

of the curriculum in approximately 8000 schools 

across the world. 

To the delight of the researchers, presenters and 

production team some of the most significant and 

affecting of the videos features the story of the life 

of ‘Nailers’ in Victorian times. The story adapted 

and portrayed by NIM volunteer Avi Benn (aka Mrs 

Mary Ann Bird in her Victorian Kitchen exhibit) has 

been quoted by researcher, Professor Trevor Getz 

from University of San Francisco State as ‘giving 

an extraordinarily well-designed, pedagogically 

intentional, and compelling history’. 

This was further acknowledged as the Museum were 

named as Finalists in both the ‘Volunteer of the Year’ 

and ‘Small Charity – Big Impact’ categories of the 

East Midlands Charity Awards, on the same day! A 

fitting response to their hard work and dedication. 

Previews of the films can be viewed at www. 

whp.oerproject.com. For information on when 

Nottingham Industrial Museum will re-open visit 

www.nottinghamindustrialmuseum.org.uk Want to 

join us? Volunteering enquiries are always welcome. 


does your family have a 

‘photographs’ drawer? 

by Pete Jenkins, Detail Photography 

Lockdown art is thriving in 

woodborough 

by Woodborough Art Group 

I am a photographer and have been all my working 

life. As I can’t go out and take photo’s at the moment, 

I am sharing some insider tips with you. 

When I am not photographing rugby, or events, I scan 

and digitise old photographs. I also renovate those new 

digital images allowing old photographs to be seen by a 

new generation (see above). 

My mum had a photograph drawer. That is to say, a 

big drawer in the ‘welsh-dresser’ into which all family 

photographs went. I wonder how many of you have a 

similar collection. 

It was not until (sadly) she became incapacitated that 

I had proper access to it and all it contained. What a 

wonderful treasure trove I found. When you have a 

collection of photos like this, it makes sense to try and 

organise them. Ideally, one needs to: 

1. Identify the people in the pictures. If one person can 

be identified, perhaps they can tell you who the others 

are. 

2. Ascertain when they were taken. It is worth noting 

that machine prints often have the date of processing/ 

printing stamped on the back. 

3. Identify where the snapshot was taken. Shop names, 

landmarks, all can help. Sometimes the name of the 

photo shop will be stamped on the back. 

Photographs and photographic paper can be delicate 

and sometimes difficult to write on so it might be a good 

idea to obtain some sticky labels that you can write the 

details on and then attach to the photo – preventing 

further damage. 

facebook.com/DetailPhotographyNottingham 

Woodborough Art Group have been established for 

nearly 40 years and it takes more than a serious 

covid 19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions to 

stop its creativity and artistic talent. 

The group established a WhatsApp group where they 

share work, chat and give support as well as keep in 

touch with what is happening in members everyday 

life. Members set weekly challenges and everyone 

tries to meet the brief, posting ideas, sketches and 

other preparatory work, by Thursday, their normal 

meeting day. The challenges are all posted on the 

group and members take it in turns (alphabetical 

order) to choose the favourite for the week. The 

winning picture gets posted as the group icon on the 

WhatsApp page and the winner sets the challenge for 

the following week. 

Member Sue commented, ‘I have loved being part 

of the Whats app group, and have gained so much. 

I’ve always wanted to spend more time on my art, I 

can honestly say I have not been bored at all during 

lockdown. This vibrant, creative and artistic group is a 

real tonic.’ 

When lockdown restrictions are lifted and they can 

resume their meetings, the group welcome new 

members, beginners and established artists alike. 

Meetings are Thursday 10.00 - 12.30 in The Institute 

Roe Lane, Woodborough. To get in touch before then 

please contact Jenny McKenzie: 01629 258349 or 

woodboroughartgroup@gmail.com 


abbit care top tips 

by Emily Tindall RVN FDSc 

Housing 

Emily Tindall, a nurse at 

Scarsdale Vets, shares her 

advice on how to care for your 

rabbits. 

Rabbits require large amounts of space with grazing 

areas, access to outdoors and dry, well ventilated 

indoor areas. The usual hutches you can get from 

stores are usually not appropriate. Playhouses, sheds 

or even aviaries can be converted to be much more 

suitable accommodation for your bunnies. Rabbits 

need to be exposed to natural light to prevent vitamin 

D deficiency, so supplements or time outdoors needs 

to be factored into their daily lives, especially for 

house rabbits. Suitable housing is also necessary 

to prevent health problems such as upper or lower 

respiratory disease. Therefore avoiding small, dusty 

and dirty environments is vital while ensuring there is 

suitable weatherproofing. 

Feeding 

The diet of a domestic rabbit should mainly consist of 

three things: 

• Hay/grass (timothy hay being the preferred type) 

• Rabbit pellets 

• Mixed leafy green vegetables/herbs 

Hay and grass should make up the majority of the 

rabbits diet (a minimum of a ball of hay the same 

size as the rabbit or larger a day) but a handful of 

leafy greens/herbs and a tablespoon per kg of ideal 

bodyweight of pellets will lead to a well balanced diet. 

Treats, vegetables and herbs can be given but must 

be given in moderation and new food items should 

be introduced separately – one new item per week 

to allow time for any intolerances to show. Long term 

changes to the rabbit’s diet should made slowly over 

the time of 4-6 weeks to allow their sensitive digestive 

system to adapt appropriately and reduce chances of 

an upset stomach. 

Bonding 

Rabbits are highly social animals and due to being 

prey creatures, without a buddy to watch their back, 

a rabbit may never fully relax. However, bonding is a 

complicated procedure which can change for each 

pairing – therefore patience is key. A fast bonding can 

take as little as 2 weeks whereas more complicated 

ones can take as long as 3-4 months or, on rare 

occasions, 6 months to a year. 

It is important to note that both rabbits should be 

neutered before introducing to them to reduce 

hormonal influence. Bonding should be started a 

month after neutering to allow for enough hormones 

to leave the other rabbit interested enough without 

going overboard. A second cage will be needed near 

the original cage alongside neutral spaces for both 

rabbits to interact. Introductions should be gradual 

and closely observed at all times. 

Vaccinations and Health Checks 

Your rabbits should be fully vaccinated every year. 

There are two vaccinations available; a combination 

vaccination covering Myxo (myxomatosis) and RHD1 

(rabbit haemorrhagic disease) and a single dose for 

RHD2 (a separate strain) – both are important and 

should be given 2 weeks apart from one another. The 

combination vaccination can be given from as young 

as 5 weeks old whereas the single dose vaccine has 

to be given from 10 weeks. These vaccines need to be 

repeated yearly to ensure full coverage. 

Frequent health checks with the vet will help to assess 

your rabbit’s general growth and care. It is important 

to monitor how much your rabbit eats, drinks and 

poos to make sure you can spot any potential 

problems early on. It is also a good idea to get your 

rabbit used to being handled and having their paws 

touched which will make health checks and nail clips 

generally easier and less stressful. 

Flystrike 

Flystrike coverage is also important during the 

warmer months and can be easily applied throughout 

the year. Speak to your vet for when best to apply 

flystrike protection. 


keep them cool this summer! 

by Jerry Green Dog Rescue 

A nonprofit 

dog 

rescue with a 

difference. 

Our dream is that one day we won’t be 

needed but until then, we will fight for 

every life, no matter where they are born. 

For more information on 

fostering, adopting or volunteering: 

www.pawprints2freedom.co.uk 

enquiries@pawprints2freedom.co.uk 

0333 050 8224 

Jerry Green Dog Rescue is urging you to keep your 

dog safe in the heat this summer. Whether you’re 

off for a long trek through the countryside or 

simply chilling out in your garden, they want you to 

put your furry friend first. 

Shelley Wilks, Head of Welfare for the charity said: 

“It’s important to remember our dogs can’t cope as 

well as we do in the summer heat. Dogs can very 

quickly overheat and start showing signs of a heat 

stroke. Heat stroke, if left untreated, can be fatal. 

So it is really important to be aware of the signs and 

symptoms and get veterinary help straight away. 

“Our Dog Welfare Assistants will be ensuring our dogs 

stay safe and don’t overheat this summer by walking 

them while it is cooler, not over exercising them, and 

doing fun things with them that use a minimal amount 

of energy, such as, letting them splash around in 

our paddling pools and treating them to frozen Kong 

toys. These are all little things that you can also do to 

ensure your pooch stays cool and healthy while the 

sun is shining.” 

The rescue charity has more advice on what you 

can do with your dogs in the heat, as well as all of 

the symptoms of heat stroke to look out for on their 

website. You can see how the staff at the rescue 

centres are helping to keep the dogs there safe during 

this warm weather by checking out the charity’s 

Facebook page and YouTube channel. 

For more information, please visit: 

www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk/News/keep-it-cool-thissummer 

Approx 2000 healthy animals are 

put to sleep every week in the UK 

Low cost spaying & 

neutering schemes for pets 

available in the 

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Tel: 07494 580647 

Prevent Unwanted Pets 

reg. charity 702569 

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2 x blue canvas deckchairs. GC 

like new. £15. 0115 840 3612 

Aluminium Ladder. 9ft extending to 

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Halogen oven (JML). Brand new, 

never used. Was £60. £50. 07594 

160924 

Collection of model cars, 

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Matchbox, Ledo etc., some limited 

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Petrol Mower. Haytor Spirit 41 

needs service/repair or use for parts. 

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Kitchen dining table. Circular 

pedestal, solid pine. H 80cm. D 92cm. 

Also 2 x fiddleback chairs. £50. 0115 

891 0532 

1950’s VW garage sign. £75. 0115 

926 5204 

Brass port starboard ships 

lamps. £80 for the pair. 0115 926 

5204 

Mahogany stick mercury 

barometer. £85. 0115 9265204 

CLIMA double-extending 

lightweight wooden ladders. 

Min H 3.04m to max H 5.30m. Inc. 

tubular steel wall-mounting brackets 

for storage. £50. 07845 908896 

Pair of wrought iron gates 

with hinges. W 1.16m x H 0.92m. 

£50. 07845 908896 

Jigsaw puzzles. 1,000 pieces. 

“An evening in Paris” (68cm x 49cm) 

& “Celestial Planisphere” (67.5cm x 

47.5cm). £3 each or £5 the pair. 07845 

908896 

Metal arched decorative gate. 

H 6ft 3” x W 2ft 6”. Used. £35 ono. 

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Fireplace. Wood surround. Marble 

back & hearth. VGC. £75. 07908 

913842 

Roof Tiles (Roman). 100+. 50p 

each. 07908 913842 

Cream Cotton Crochet Double 

Bed Spread. Wedding ring design. 

Never used. £45. 0115 938 3956 

Sony Digital Still Camera. 

Cybershot. £25. 0115 938 3956 

Classical Records & Music 

Books. Very large collection. Rock, 

pop, jazz etc. Offers. 0115 911 8862 

Classic Opera & Ballet Books. 

Large selection. Offers. 0115 911 886 

Rock/pop/jazz books. Large 

selection. Offers. 0115 911 8862 

Isabella Awning. 725cm. Fit 

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Hohner Piano Accordian. Suit 

child 8+yrs. £10. 0115 926 7425 

10 x horse brasses. 8 on leather 

straps. Assorted prices. 0115 926 7425 

Single Divan Bed. 2 drawers. 

Headboard. Amazing condition. £30. 

0115 926 7425 

Carron Phoenix 1000 x 500 bowl 

and half inset stainless steel 

sink top. Reversable including tap 

and waste. Brand new still in box. Cost 

£120, will accept £70. 07941 846331 

Nearly new Bosch dishwasher. 

£125. Extractor fan & hood. £25 ono. 

07768 732074 

Mahogany coloured drinks 

cupboard. 72” high x 47” wide. Glass 

doors & 3 separate drawers. VGC. £45. 

07748 407987 

Metal Shed. Very good condition. 

Free to take down and take away. 0757 

8647644 (afternoon) 

Metal ladder. Converts to a step 

ladder. £25. 0115 926 2948 

White Schreiber Blanket Chest. 

Immaculate. £60. 0115 926 2948 

Collection of pottery, 

glassware & wood carvings. 

Best offer. 0115 926 2948 

Bosch Dishwasher. Nearly new. 

£100. 0115 978 6111 

Extractor fan & hood. £25. 0115 

978 6111 

Large selection of football 

autobiographies. Many different 

clubs. All hardback in good condition. 

£1 each. 07505 607222 

Dyson DC40 Vaccum Cleaner. 

No tools. Good condition. £35. 0115 

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Roku Streaming Stick. Stream 

HD 4K HDR. Includes McAfee live safe 

premier. £30. 0115 891 5403 

Pair Wrought Iron Gates with 

fittings. 36” high X 50” each wide 

£30. 0115 9653583 

Set of four floor mats for a 

Mercedes B Class. Hardly used. 

Cost £96. £50 ono. 07880 984347 

wrought iron gates.2 x driveway 

gates (52”&53.5”x35”) 1 x side gate 

(39”x36”). £50. 0115 875 0855 


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2 x Schreiber 2 drawer units. 

Brown & cream. H 2ft6” x W 2ft. £30 

ono for both. 07923 415320 

Chaise Longue. Cream & gold. With 

bolster and carved wooden legs. 

L 4ft6” x W 2ft. £50 ono. 07923 415320 

3 x Wardrobes. Cream. Will all fit 

together. 2 x 6ft x 2ft6” hanging robes. 

1 x 6ft x 2ft with mirrored doors & 3 

drawers. 07923 415320 

royal dalton yorktown full 

dinner service. Nearly 100 pieces. 

Serves 8. New condition. Offers. 0115 

920 4728 

copper log scuttle. £70. 0115 

920 4728 

sheritan television cabinet. 

22.5” wide x 34” high. £30. 0115 920 

4728 

oak reproduction cocktail 

cabinet. £125. 0115 920 4728 

bmx mongoose bike. With new BMX 

tyres. £45. 0115 779 3150 

matching mans & youths 

raleigh max mountain bikes. 

Call for more details. £120 the pair. 

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jacque vert trouser suit. Black 

with tan trim. Size 16. Never worn. £55. 

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m & s skirt & jacket suit. 

Houndstooth check. Size 16. Brand 

new. £50. 0115 920 4728 

2 x silver thimbles. £15 for both. 

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vintage oak cocktail cabinet. 

Internal light & mirror, drop down 

front. Beautiful condition. £150. 07816 

473625 

singer 1920’s manual sewing 

machine. With lockable lid & key. 

Immaculate condition. £90. 0115 877 

4214 

small child’s sewing machine. 

Chain stitch. VGC. £20. 0115 877 4214 

VINTAGE BRIEFCASE. 1971. Tan. Top 

quality cowhide. Made in England. 

Mint condition. Never used. £80. 0115 

928 3295 

brass coal bucket, brass 

companion set & brass fender. 

£65 the lot. 07788 486028 

rupert bear stamp collection 

& some parker pens. Offers. 07788 

486028 

Electric keyboard. Pony synth 

eko. £100. 0115 919 6938 

Small pocket chess computer. 

£15. 0115 919 6938 

Partner chess computerised 

2000. £15. 0115 919 6938 

Brass hall lamp. With stained 

glass shade & mahogany stand. Lovely 

condition. £12. 0115 962 6883 

Mahogany reading lamp. £15. 

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Hoover Turbo Power Vacuum 

Cleaner. Very little used. £50 ono. 

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Porcelain Floral Jardiniere. 

With pillar stand. £25 ono. 0115 9621 

529 

Ladies Handbags. Some leather. 

Good quality. VGC. Various prices. 

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mamas & papas rocking horse. 

Saddle, reins & stirrups. Beige fur. Suit 

up to 5yrs. £45. 0115 875 0855 

1st edition d’arcy bear. As new. 

£25 ono. 0115 875 0855 

3 piece suite. Settee + 2 x electric 

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Old fishing items or full set-ups wanted 

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Old tools ie: planes, chisels etc. Also 

mamod steam items or similar. Shed/ 

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Broken or unwanted gold jewellery. 

Also costume collections. Top prices. 

Cash paid on collection. Fast service. 

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Engineering machinery. Big or small, 

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Lathes, mills, drills, saws, grinders, 

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Collector wants gents mechnanical 

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Bikes bought for cash. Old racers, 

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mountain bikes. Particularly interested 

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Lambley’s Aircraft 

by Bob Massey 

As life long aircraft enthusiast, as well as a local 

historian, this story ticked both boxes. 

A recent picture of an aircraft taken at Lambley 

was printed in the Nottinghamshire Local History 

Association newsletter. I managed to get a good 

quality copy of this picture from Lambley Local 

History Group, reproduced below with thanks to the 

group. 

This is a Royal Aircraft 

Factory BE2, used by 

the British throughout 

the early part of WW1. 

The Royal Flying 

Corps used them 

for everything from 

bombing to training. 

The model was 

withdrawn from active 

service abroad in 

1916 but still used in 

the UK throughout the 

war. The aircraft is camouflaged in green olive dope. 

It carries a white outlined style roundel in the early 

fuselage positions, a style of roundel used from 1916 

to 1918. The aircraft has had its wings removed and 

these can be seen attached to the sides of the lorry 

used for transportation. The aircraft is fitted onto the 

lorry tail first and the front of the aircraft is hidden by 

the crowd. It’s a pity the aircraft ID number as hidden 

near the tail inside the lorry. The squadron code would 

be on the fuselage just behind the people but it isn’t 

there so this machine was either an early model used 

as a hack or one used for training mechanics. 

There are six service personal in the picture, all 

ordinary servicemen, none of them showing NCO rank. 

There is an older man at the back who could be the 

NCO but he is well hidden. There would have been at 

least a corporal in charge. Their uniforms are different 

from those worn by officers. Four of them are wearing 

the brown Royal Flying Corps uniforms that were worn 

up until 1st April 1918 when the RFC became the RAF. 

Any personal joining the new RAF after 1918 up until 

1920 were issued with Army olive green jackets. The 

RAF uniform we know today was not established until 

1920. One of the airmen is wearing this early army 

uniform jacket but with the RFC jompers and putties, 

a mix of two uniforms. Later in 1918 a belted khaki 

uniform was adopted for other ranks, and it was these 

tunics that first carried the RAF eagle badges on each 

shoulder. 

This picture is therefore probably taken in 1918. None 

of the airmen have the RAF eagle badge so it likely to 

be May or June of 1918. There are leaves on the trees, 

so it would certainly not be after September that year. 

Most troops continued to wear the old RFC uniform 

until they wore out or were slowly replaced, so this 

mixture was not unusual. 

The aircraft does not appear to be damaged, however 

there may be damage on the other wing, possibly 

from landing or being blown over in a high wind. The 

wings from the machine are shown fastened to the 

sides of the lorry and most parts are hidden. They 

would use the front of the aircraft on the lorry with the 

undercarriage on the ground to transport the plane as 

a sort of trailer. 

It looks as if it’s all loaded up and they were about 

to depart when this photo was taken. Possibly the 

locals in the picture had helped the airmen. It would 

have been difficult for only six to dismantle, carry and 

tie on the wings. The aircraft may have been left on 

the airstrip for a little while as there are no officers 

or flying personal present. Just the airmen sent to 

dismantle and pick up the machine. 

Lambley has a grass airstrip that is still used, on 

occasion, today. It was first set up as an emergency 

landing ground in WW1 and then used again in WW2. 

It was returned to farm use after both conflicts. The 

landing strip is grass, slightly up hill, and only 300yds 

long. There were powerlines at one end and trees at 

the other, so it was difficult to land and even harder 

to take off. It is possible that the machine pictured 

was in trouble and managed to land, but was unable 

to take off again so was dismantled instead. Hence 

this picture tells a story, now part of Lambley’s war 

time past, unfortunately we only know part of the tale. 

I am researching the history of the ng14 villages and would be very pleased to hear from anyone 

with more details or information. Email: bob.m.massey@gmail.com or post via ng magazines.

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city nature challenge 

by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust 

Back in April, nature enthusiasts from across 

Nottingham took part in the City Nature Challenge, 

an annual event documenting nature and helping 

us to better understand urban biodiversity. 

Nature spotters took to their back gardens, 

allotments, ponds and sheds to use the mobile app 

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Over 2700 observations were made by over 100 

observers in Nottingham city, including 673 different 

species. Out of the ten areas across the UK that took 

part, Nottingham was the smallest city, but held its 

own, recording the most observations, species and 

observers per square kilometre. 

The most common recordings were of blackbirds, 

cow parsley and herb robert, regularly spotted at 

this time of year, but there were also some more 

unusually named species, such as a zebra jumping 

spider and farinose cartilage lichen. There was also 

one photograph of a European Orchard Bee, a solitary 

bee which was first recorded in the south east of 

Britain in 2017, and which could be the first time one 

has been spotted in Nottingham. 

The City Nature Challenge originally began as a 

competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles 

in 2016, and has now grown into an international 

competition with over 200 cities taking part. Even 

with the global pandemic preventing events taking place, 

over 41,000 people took part worldwide, recording over 

800,000 observations and 32,000 species. 


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Say What I Feel 

The Kia Stinger is the fi rst car in a 

long time that has had people 

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The rear of the car is even more 

striking with LED combination lamps 

and quad oval exhaust pipes. 

18” disc brakes with Brembo® red 

brake calipers add even more 

style and purpose, hinting at the 

performance on offer and stand 

out beautifully against the ceramic 

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with. Leather seats offer up plenty 

of the adjustability as well as 

being heated and ventilated 

for front passengers and heated 

for the outer rear. There are 

also exceptional circular vents, 

metal-ringed gauges and satin 

chrome trim. Access to essential 

driving information can be had 

courtesy of the supervision cluster 

in the instrument panel or through 

the unbelievably clear and 

customisable Head-Up Display. 

A feature that really comes into 

its own when concentrating 

fully on the road ahead as it offers 

up driver speed, turn-by-turn 

navigation, smart cruise control 

settings, intelligent speed limit 

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Janet & I run a small 

nursery called Special 

Perennials, our website is 

www.specialperennials. 

com. 

Pretty in Pink 

We’re all spending more 

time in our gardens and 

it’s lovely to sit and relax 

surrounded by soft, calming 

coloured flowers and what 

is more calming and pretty 

than pink. 

There are so many shades of 

pink flower to choose, from 

the palest blush through to 

luxurious lipstick pink. Pink is 

an easy colour to combine 

– just avoid orange unless 

you like jarring clashes. Here 

are some of my summertime 

favourite pink flowers. 

Annual lobelias are usually 

blue but there are plenty of 

pink perennial types. These 

have upright stems and form 

neat clumps. Lobelia Compton 

Pink (pale pink flowers), Lobelia 

Russian Princess (shocking 

pink flowers and bronze leaves 

and stems) and Lobelia Tania 

purple-pink flowers) are all 

very lovely. Generally, Lobelias 

require moist soil in summer 

but good drainage in winter. 

This is achieved by adding lots 

of grit and compost to the soil 

There are many lovely pink 

hardy Geraniums to choose 

from. The low growing, sun 

loving Elke is particularly 

tough and make a lovely 

edging against a patio or path. 

Sherwood is taller and has 

intriguing, rolled up petals. 

Scent in the garden is a 

must have and the border 

pink Devon Wizard has a 

spellbinding fragrance and 

bold, bright magenta flowers 

that are also great for cutting. 

If you keep him dead-headed 

he will weave his magic right to 

the end of autumn. 

One of the most impressive 

pink flowers in my garden 

are the large, thistle-like, 

fuchsia-pink heads of the 

Stemmacantha that erupt from 

ping-pong ball sized silver buds 

in June and July. Once the 

flowers have finished the seed 

heads give prolonged interest 

and feed finches in winter. 

Another striking looking 

flower is that of the Japanese 

burnet (Sanguisorba obtusa), 

affectionately known as the 

Barbara Cartland flower in our 

garden as the long, feathery, 

We also organise Plant Hunters’ 

Fairs, specialist plant fairs at 

wonderful locations throughout 

the season. This year we had 

planned plant fairs during July at 

Middleton Hall, Tamworth and the 

National Memorial Arboretum, 

Alrewas and during August at 

Carsington Water, Derbyshire and 

Southwell Minster. At the time of 

writing this they are all suspended 

and we are not sure if they will be 

able to run or not, so please keep 

up to date with all our latest plant 

fair information by visiting www. 

planthuntersfairs.co.uk 

candy pink flowers look just like the 

one of the feather boas that might 

have graced the great lady’s outfits. 

The variety Rock and Roll is shorter 

with masses of upright pink flowers. 

Echinacea (coneflower) have 

become very popular over the last 

few years, but some of the new, 

exotically coloured varieties aren’t 

very hardy. I stick to the old, pinkflowered 

favourites like Rubinstern 

with its large pink daisy flowers and 

prickly, honey-scented cones. A 

must for bees and butterflies! 

With so many lovely flowers and 

shades to choose from there’s no 

reason why your garden shouldn’t 

be pretty in pink the whole summer 

long! 

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September seems a long 

way off as we come to terms 

with social distancing and 

restrictions on our daily lives. 

Something to look forward to 

when we can meet again is our 

Winter Programme of talks. 

The programme runs twice a 

month from September to April. Each talk lasts for 

an hour with a variety of subjects and speakers. The 

year starts with “British Garden Birds”; later in the 

year, “Gardens Great and Small” and “Japan’s Wildlife”. 

History buffs may enjoy “Cuba and Panama”; 

“Independence, Revolution and Pirates”, or “Inn Signs 

and Local History”. 

If restrictions are relaxed, we hope to run some 

minibus walks for small groups from August onwards. 

Here are the first few provisional dates: 

Wednesday 5 August: Harringworth to Fineshade 

(Rockingham Forest) 

Thursday 20 August: Brassington to Tissington 

(Peak District) 

Thursday 17 September: Deep Hayes to Froghall 

(Churnet Valley) 

You will need to be a member of the National Trust to 

join the Nottingham Centre and you will need to be 

a member of both to attend our other activities. Our 

programmes and newsletters keep you informed of 

what is happening and when. 

It costs £6 per person per annum to join and £10 for 2 

people living at the same address. The talks cost £3 

per person and £4 for guests. 

Our Web site is: www.ntnottingham.uk 

Our Membership Secretary is: 

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CAPTAIN AMERICA: 

CIVIL WAR 

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is crammed 

full of gems, but, in my opinion, there is one 

movie that perfectly blends all the elements 

that have made this franchise so spectacular. 

That movie is: Captain America Civil War. 

Currently available on Disney+, Civil War 

shows the Avenger’s darkest hour. When 

a legislation proposes that the Avengers 

become a government controlled team, the 

Earth’s mightiest heroes are cracked in half 

over the decision. 

Even though the cast is large, every single 

character is perfectly portrayed, both by 

the incredible talent on display, and the 

phenomenal writing. No matter how long their 

screen time, every character has a clear and 

compelling arc that is driven by motivations 

that encapsulate their legendary character. 

Directors the Russo Brothers impeccably 

balance and pace the movie, allowing time 

for the script’s complex and fascinating moral 

debates to breathe whilst also giving every 

character a moment, and let’s not forget those 

hero on hero brawls. 

Of which are jaw dropping. Every single action 

sequence takes full advantage of a character’s 

abilities and shows them off in the coolest way 

possible with industry best choreography. 

Whether it is the enthralling story, heart 

pounding action, or ethical debate at the 

backbone of this piece, you are never allowed 

to be bored in this perfectly balanced and 

concocted movie. 

Writer: Sam Burton 

WITH CINEMAS STILL CLOSED, OUR REVIEWERS HAVE SELECTED 

THEIR ALL-TIME FAVOURITE FILM TO SHARE WITH YOU. 

10 / 10 

THERE WILL BE BLOOD 

Character studies are a tricky thing. Gaining an insight 

into a dark mind to provide food for thought while 

keeping your film entertaining with a unique style is an 

achievement not too commonly found across modern 

Hollywood. For a textbook definition on how to nail this, 

one needs look no further than Paul Thomas Anderson’s 

masterpiece from 2007: There Will Be Blood. 

At the beginning of America’s roots in the 20th century, 

a cynical self-made oilman makes it his mission to be 

able to drill on fertile lands to make enough money to 

set him up for life alongside his son. But when he butts 

heads with an obnoxious land-owning preacher and his 

drilling efforts go awry, Daniel Plainview’s inner demons 

begin eating at him. 

What makes this film exceptional is its subtle morbidity 

in its cinematography and soundtrack (composed by 

renowned Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood) which 

turns a seemingly simple narrative into a rollercoaster 

ride of emotion and characterisation. Right from the 

start, with a very time-taking montage of a younger 

Plainview’s gruelling mining efforts to striking black 

gold, it’s clear this film sinks its teeth into well-crafted 

symbolism and atmospheric-immersion. This is only 

completed by Daniel Day Lewis giving, what I would 

proclaim, the greatest performance of the 21st 

century yet as Daniel Plainview with his phenomenal 

John-Wayne-style vocal domination and bottled-up 

monstrosity. If you have any interest into how films can 

experiment with emotional ambiguity and character 

study, this is a must-watch and one I will continue to 

revisit for years to come. 

There Will Be Blood is 

available for watch on 

Amazon Prime. 

Writer: 

George Neal 

10 / 10

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by Helen Jones, Solos Consultants 

As I write, we are entering the 11th week 

of lockdown. The widespread panic has 

eased somewhat but there is still huge 

uncertainty and anxiety about the future 

amongst my own friends and colleagues. 

Many of you reading this will be directly affected by the 

virus itself or by the threat of job losses and the financial 

hardship that may bring. The world economy is forecast 

to shrink by 3.2% which is the sharpest contraction since 

the Great Depression of the 30s. But if nothing else, hasn’t 

this time given us all opportunity to reflect and to evaluate 

what’s actually important? 

Whilst the furlough scheme has protected a vast majority 

of the population from redundancies this won’t continue 

indefinitely. In my own immediate family there are some 

furloughed and others working full time from home and 

the conversations have been interesting. But the common 

denominator is anxiety. 

I work from home regularly so the transition for me wasn’t 

so difficult. But I know of people who were literally crawling 

the walls at first. Then they learnt to adjust. A new normal. 

Speaking to clients who have young children squabbling 

in the background has somehow humanised professional 

relationships. 

And over the past fortnight business confidence has 

tentatively started to increase. Our clients are starting to 

hire again. Both Public and Private sector. Life will go on. 

I sincerely hope that any changes you make or have made 

during this period are positive ones which will ultimately 

enhance your life experience. I’ll leave you with a quotation 

from Kitty O’Meara which a friend shared with me; 

“And when the danger passed, and the people joined 

together again, they grieved their losses, and made new 

choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways 

to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed” 


Calverton Toy Library - Baptist Church Hall, The Nook - 

Mon 1.30pm-3pm, Thurs 9.30am-11am. £1.50 per family inc. 

refreshments. Contact Pauline on 07973 220052. 

Calverton Cricket Club - Juniors age 7-13. Outdoor 

practice at Calverton Cricket Club, The Rookery, Woods 

Lane, Main St, Calverton. Every Fri 5.30pm-7pm. Contact 

Richard Lee 07734 411010 or Scott Andrew 07965 4539402 

Calverton MWFC - Calverton MWFC providing great 

facilities for boys and girls, & adult football. Check 

out the website: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/ 

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GROUPS MAY NOT BE RUNNING AS NORMAL. PLEASE 

CHECK FIRST. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity 

then your listing is free. All other groups pay just 

£5.50+vat per edition (under 150 characters). Please get 

in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ 

ngmagazines.org.uk 

Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run 

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

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

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

for more info. 

Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: 

fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, 

BTEC, DofE and much more. For 12yrs to 18yrs. For more 

info visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment 

or tel: 0115 9837645 

Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities 

include flying, gliding, shooting. For 13-18yr olds. Tues & 

Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or 

ww.2418atc.org 

Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 

3DX. Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs. Drill, 

flying, sports, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh, BTECs 

& much more. Tel: 0115 940 4308 

Beavers, Cubs & Scouts - in Calverton, Burton Joyce & 

Trentside (Lowdham) & Beavers & Cubs in Woodborough. 

Contact: 0115 952 3617 for more info. 

Bleasby Playgroup - a friendly baby & toddler group 

for parents & carers. Meet at Bleasby Village Hall Mon 9.15- 

11.15am, term time only. Come & join us for fun play & craft 

activities followed by singing/storytime. £2 per family inc. 

snack & drink. Contact Victoria: 079866 10692 

Calverton And Bingham Swimming Club - love 

swimming? Take it to the next level with our friendly 

competitive club. Great training sessions most days at 

Bingham, Cotgrave, Southwell, Calverton & Portland for all 

ages. Find us on FB or email: cabscteamunify@gmail.com 

Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sat 5pm - 6pm at 

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. 8yrs +. For more info: 

carltonlifesavingclub@gmail.com or visit www. 

carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com 

Epperstone Happy Tots - village toddler group; meet 

on Mon 9.45 - 11.15am Epperstone Village Hall. Follow us on 

Facebook. 

Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket 

sessions for 7 to 11 yrs, along with hardball teams for ages 

11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. 

Lambley Mother & Toddler Group - a friendly, 

welcoming group (0-5 yrs) for parents & carers. Every Tues 

9.30 - 11.20am in Lambley Village Hall’s committee room. 

£2.50 per family, includes refreshments. For more info 

contact Jen on 0115 931 4420. 

Little Wilf’s Toddler Group - St Wilfrid’s Church, 

Calverton. For U5’s. Tues: 9.15am - 11am (term time). Visit 

www.stwilfrids-church.org.uk for more info or just come 

along. 

Lowdham Colts Youth Football Club- FA Charter 

Standard Club - Ages 5-18. Friendly, fun football. Midweek 

evening training & Sat league. Academy (5 to 7yrs) Sat 

9.30am on Lowdham Playing Fields. For more info: www. 

lowdhamcolts.co.uk or call Dave Johnson on 07733 310201. 

Email: dave.johnson28@btinternet.com 


Lowdham Preschool - for 2-5 yrs in Lowdham Village 

Hall. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 - 3pm, Tues 9-1pm with 

breakfast club from 7.30am each day. Rated “Outstanding 

in all areas” by Ofsted. Specialising in outdoor play, 

language & arts. Contact 07432 775965 or visit www. 

lowdhampreschool.co.uk 

Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, 

NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live. 

co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 

7pm - 9.15pm. 

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - October- 

March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est., 

Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; 

Friday Club Night for all ages 6.30pm-7.30pm. Indoor Cricket 

League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 

07834 488663. 

Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham 

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

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

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

Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or 

admin@music-for-everyone.org 

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

woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or 

above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are 

Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more 

info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org 

St Helen’s Baby & Toddler Group - Old Church Hall, 

Main Street, Burton Joyce (next to chip shop). Mon & Thurs 

9.30am - 11am (term time), email: emmahare@hotmail.co.uk 

Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme 

for babies to pre-schoolers. Mon: St Marks Church Hall, 

Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am. Thur: Westdale Lane Comm. 

Centre. 9.45am - 10.45am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599 or Ruth 

on 07779 699564 or www.shakerattleandrhyme@weebly. 

com 

Sing and Play - baby & toddler group for parents/carers. 

Meet @ Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Lowdham. Wed 

10am-11.30am, term time only. Play & crafts, snack for 

children then a singalong with piano. £1 per family. Just turn 

up or contact Jeanette on 07925 011821 

The Windmill Kindergarten Pre-School 

Playgroup - a small friendly group offering a safe and 

stimulating environment for children from 2 yrs to school 

age. Open Mon-Fri (term time only) from 9am to 3pm at the 

Old School Building, Chestnut Grove, Burton Joyce, NG4 

5DP. Call Linda on 07800 509190. 

Woodborough Pre-school - we are open Mon, 

Tue, Thur & Fri (closed Wed). 9.15am til 3.30pm daily. 

Woodborough Village Hall. £3.40 ph. 2.5 yrs upwards. Govt. 

places available. Full & part time places available. Email: 

woodboroughpreschool@btinternet.com. Tel: 0115 965 

5895. 

Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? 

NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield 

Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www. 

nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s 

great fun! 

Nottingham Outlaws BMX Club - coaching 

Sat: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/ 

Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX racing. For 

more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or 

facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. 

nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. 

Rainbows, Brownies & Guides - for info on groups in 

NG14 call free on 0800 169 5901 or visit www.girlguiding. 

org.uk/interested 

Rhyme, Rattle & Roll - at Burton Joyce library alternate 

Wednesdays from 10.30 to 11am. Bring your babies and 

toddlers and make some noise with us. Ring 0115 931 3360 

for further info. 


Three local young athletes share 

their 5 top tips for fulfilling 

Reach for the Stars! your potential in your chosen sport. 

Olivia 

Lowe 

U16 England 

Footballer 

Hi my name 

is Olivia Lowe. 

At the age of 

7, I decided 

to get involved in 

football. The opportunity arose 

via a friend of my Mum’s whose 

daughters were training with Gedling 

Southbank Girls football team. I 

thoroughly enjoyed the training 

and continued going on a weekly 

basis. We had a really good team 

and over 3 seasons we won 

numerous competitions. I then 

took the decision to trial for an 

Academy and was offered a squad 

place at Leicester City under 12s. 

We had a great team and played in 

the West Midlands Junior Premier 

League and made some great 

friends from across the Midlands 

and beyond. I also won Managers 

player of the year in my first season 

at Leicester, something I am very 

proud of to this day. I have remained 

with Leicester to the present day 

and have recently been offered a 

contract with the under 16s, which I 

have accepted. My football journey 

then took another step recently 

after being offered a place with 

the England Schoolgirls FA under 

15s, after 3 separate demanding 

trials. The ESFA experience has 

been amazing. I have been lucky in 

my football career, having brilliant 

coaches and playing alongside some 

outstanding players. I personally 

cannot wait to get things going 

again and am so looking forward to 

playing competitive football. 

1. Always ‘listen to’ and respect your 

Coach. 

2. Learn to use both feet. 

3. Consider additional 

training outside of squad training 

and matches. 

4. Respect your team mates, no 

matter what, encourage at every 

opportunity. 

5. Work on areas where you know 

you have been advised to improve. If 

you don’t know what they are - ASK. 

Thomas 

White 

National 

Swimmer 

I joined Arnold 

Swimming 

Club in 2011 

aged 9. 

After some success 

in the County Championships 

I was approached by Nova the 

county swimming squad to go and 

train with them. With lots of hard 

work and dedication I qualified for 

my first Swim England National 

Championship aged 13. I came 16 th 

nationally in my age group for 200 

breast. This spurred me on and at 14 

I qualified for 100 breast at the British 

Championships. I was so nervous I 

thought I was going to wobble off 

the block! 

I qualified for Swim England 

Summer 2019 Championships in 

100 & 200 breast and came second 

in both races which was a great 

achievement for me. 

The season was on track, I 

competed at Luxembourg in my 

first international meet and I am the 

current County Champion for 100 

& 200 breast. I also qualified for 

Olympic trials in 100 and 200 breast 

which were due to take place in April 

2020 at the Aquatic Centre, London. 

Unfortunately, this hasn’t happened 

due to coronavirus. There was 

an outside chance of obtaining a 

European Junior qualifying time but I 

guess we will never know! 

My sport requires me to train 18 

hours in the pool with an additional 

4 hours in the gym every week. 

This requires me to be on poolside 

5.30am 4 times a week and evenings 

4pm – 7.15pm 6 days a week. 

1. Take one stage at a time 

2. Technique is king - master the 

basics 

3. Obtain feedback from your coach 

and act on it 

4. Be resilient - it won’t always go 

your way 

5. Always give 100%, even when the 

going gets tough 

Alana 

Meenan 

National 

Triathlete 

My sports 

journey: I 

started 

triathlon at 

the age of 7 at Absolute Triathlon 

Club. I carried my love for training 

all the way through and won the 

British Elite National Championships 

in 2015. In 2019, I competed at 

the British Age Group National 

Championships. And after a tough 

year with exams, managed to pull 

out a solid performance to win 

my age group. Triathlon offers 

great opportunities for people to 

compete at both elite and age group 

standards across a wide range of 

distances. Moving forward, I am 

looking at Universities where I can 

study alongside training, to build 

my fitness and mental resillance 

further to hopefully progress onto 

a career as a British Army Officer. 

Sport has given me the opportunity 

to train and compete across the 

country and abroad, where I have 

met people who are now my closest 

friends, some of who plan to train 

to the highest levels and are aiming 

to compete in elite and professional 

sport. 

1 Find something you enjoy. There 

are loads of local clubs and teams 

for a range of sports. There is 

something for everyone 

2 Keep consistent. Getting into a 

routine will help getting organised 

for everything you do in your daily 

lives and it is where you will see the 

most progress in training 

3 Make it social. The social aspect 

of sport is amazing! It will keep you 

motivated to train and every club 

has amazing people to meet and 

train with. 

4 Stick with it!! The first few weeks 

and months will be really hard as you 

build fitness and skills. Stick with it!! 

5 Find a balance between the ratio 

of training and rest. Don’t overload 

yourself or you will get mentally and 

physically burned out. Take time to 

balance work/ social/ training.

The 

Lockdown Tale 

By the time you read this we may, hopefully, be 

starting to get back to normal. For now though, 

here’s a lighthearted peek into our lockdown family 

life. 

All back to ours – 15 minutes after arriving back 

from university you couldn’t see an inch of the 

eldests bedroom carpet, even the dog nearly broke 

its neck trying to get in to say hello. The treat 

cupboard emptied within a day and apparently I have 

been under-feeding him for 19 years!!! On the plus 

side he can now cook and miraculously he no longer 

requires any of his clothes to be ironed. Amazing 

that! 

Son no.2 who is half man, half mattress, joined me 

for a dog walk – unheard of BL (before lockdown). 

It was lovely until the point he decided to ask if we 

could stop so he could roll a cigarette!!!!! Guess he’s 

figured out I’m too tired to argue with him (he was 

right!). He’s also lost 3kg now he’s not shovelling 

Doritos down at a rate of a family bag per day. 

I do realise that family time is precious, but if I have 

to listen to the futile scraping of a spoon on the 

bottom of an empty yogurt pot one more time, while 

I’m trying to watch telly, I am self isolating myself in 

my bedroom for the next two months!! 

Group chats – video chats are great for keeping in 

touch, although I did wonder who the scarecrow was 

on our work call yesterday, and realised it was me! 

It took my mum and me 40 minutes to set up a 

Zoom chat last Thursday. Finally we could see and 

hear each other when the clapping started outside 

so we had to say goodbye and rush out to join the 

rest of the street. Running from the back door to the 

front clapping like looneys. The drawbacks of an 

over-looked garden. 

Grooming – does anyone even bother washing their 

hair anymore?...At least I can put mine in a ponytail. 

Youngest son now looks like Oscar Wilde and oldest 

like a Spandau Ballet throwback. Even the dogs are 

suffering. Poor Harry looked like an electrocuted 

sheep. Alarm bells rang when I arrived home, turned 

on the lap top and saw the last google search; “can 

you cut a dogs hair with human clippers?” …fast 

forward three days and I can tell you the answer is 

yes …but the poor thing looks like he’s been in an 

industrial accident with a combine harvester. Who 

knew there was such a thing as a canine mullet?? 

Shopping – after the initial panic buying nonsense, 

we have all settled into a resigned routine around 

shopping. More of us are becoming inventive with 

ingredients and experimenting. Mushrooms instead 

of mince anyone? Rich Tea instead of Hob Nobs? – 

actually, no, that is a step too far. 

Garden centres are now open which is great news. 

However, trying to locate a growbag bought a whole 

new level of pain and I was reliably informed that 

compost is the new toilet roll! The cycle of lockdown 

life! 

Thankfully the shops seem to have remained well 

stocked with wine and beer, especially Corona Extra 

(mountains of that everywhere). However, we have 

avoided shopping as regularly as we normally do 

and this led to a red wine shortage and a small 

crisis in our house. Whilst emptying the larder 

looking for a cashew nut substitute (sunflower 

seeds in case you were wondering) I found a 

dusty bottle of mixed fruit cider circa 2011, kindly 

gifted to us by a home brewing friend. We dusted 

it off, popped the cork and convinced ourselves it 

tasted perfectly lovely. In all honesty under normal 

circumstances we would have probably used it to 

clean the drains (sorry Sylvain!), however right now, 

any port (or cider) in the storm will do. 

© Ali Wale

MY CORONA 

On writing this I am acutely aware that I don’t 

own a crystal ball so have no way of knowing 

what the world will look like by the time this is 

published. Right now, we’re in the midst of the 

national Coronavirus lockdown and no one 

can predict what’s going to happen. What I can 

tell you, in no uncertain terms, is what the last 

couple of weeks in my house have looked like, 

and how far from the Apocalypse my little piece 

of England is. 

Forgive the hyperbole but I’ve gone straight to 

a place where I’m basically imagining living 

in a Mad Max movie. Hopefully this means I 

get a great car and some utterly over the top 

clothing, I think I could just about pull off postapocalypse 

chic. But only just. But it seems like 

a good time to rewatch all the films, just in case 

I need tips. 

Amidst all the uncertainty of what’s happening 

right now I’ve been impressed by just how well 

the kids have coped. Sure, they get bored of 

being in the house every day and not seeing 

their friends. Video chats help but it’s not the 

same as actually hanging out with your mates. 

Online games have allowed them another 

way to keep in touch and my oldest plays his 

mates at Fortnite with his headphones on which 

ironically is the loudest thing in the house as he 

has no idea just how loudly he is shouting to his 

friends. The hardest thing has been that they 

may well have broken up for the school year for 

good which means they miss out on all the end 

of term fun. 

My wife and I have both been keen to keep some 

structure in the house (more for our benefit than 

the kids to be honest) and we’ve made sure they 

still do their school work before they get the fun 

stuff. We’re no Victorians though, we very much 

spare the birch and don’t work them too hard. 

It’s times like these you start to really appreciate 

just what a skill it is to keep a classroom of 30 

kids under control (nice one teachers, you know 

who you are). But the structure definitely helps, 

especially as both my wife and I work full time 

so we can’t spend our entire days entertaining 

our children. And while I’m on it, no one in 

our house believes any of these idealised ways 

that you’re told to plan your days with a full 

house and no escape. I’m not pretending it’s 

easy. We’ve variously had screaming, shouting, 

doors being slammed, swearing, tantrums and 

threats. But aside from the wife and I, the kids 

have been amazing. 

So far exercise has also helped. Like everyone 

in the world we appear to be doing the daily 

Joe Wicks exercises and it turns out that my 

daughter is the fittest person in our house by 

a country mile. This is quite a kick in the teeth 

to be honest as my wife runs half marathons, I 

cycle every day, and my son plays more football 

than I thought was humanly possible. But every 

day we are reminded of the boundless energy 

of a 9 year old. 

Amidst all this uncertainty we have managed to 

spend an awful lot of time together, which in 

and of itself has been fantastic. As the pace of 

life has changed we have made sure that we 

take things a little less for granted, do things as 

a family unit, and make sure we keep in touch 

with extended family more often. And it feels 

like our local community is a little tighter, even 

if that’s just knocking on the neighbours door to 

check if everything is okay. Whatever happens in 

the future we’re all hoping that these little things 

stay with us. Although 

I’m still hoping for Mad 

Max’s V8 Interceptor. 

Edging into my forties, I’m 

a wrangler of two young 

children who are either 

going to keep me eternally 

young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing 

some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible 

attempts at staying relevant! 

noonelikessubtitles@gmail.com 

Dominic Murray

TAROSCOPES 

AIR SIGNS 

Libra, Aquarius, Gemini 

(Judgment, King of Wands, The Hermit) 

Home improvements. 

More can be achieved and progressed from within 

the home than you think, and you’re starting to 

see your living space in a new light. This summer, 

activate changes to update your pad to suit your 

circumstances. Whether it’s a garden tiki bar, an attic 

office, a year-round vegetable patch, or a window 

seat for rainy day reading… DIY something magic in 

your home, and feel great. 

EARTH SIGNS 

Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus 

(Seven of Coins, Three of Cups, Queen of Swords) 

Fly solo. 

You want to be more independent, particularly 

at work, and you’re starting to think about ways 

and means of “going it alone”, be that an entirely 

entrepreneurial route, or more of a side line venture. 

You are strong, determined and resilient, you 

were built for solo adventures. Make an effort to 

research your options, this could be the beginning of 

something big. 

FIRE SIGNS 

Leo, Aries, Sagittarius 

(Two of Cups, Ace of Wands, Four of Wands) 

Network. 

It’s WHO vs WHAT you know that will get you ahead 

and make a difference this month. Progress and 

prosperity lie in store for you, if you put yourself in 

opportunity’s pathway by mingling and reconnecting 

with people who have influence. You know how to 

make an impact, go do it someplace where it counts, 

and reap the rewards. 

WATER SIGNS 

Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio 

(Six of Swords, Justice, Three of Wands) 

Move on. 

Something is drawing to a close, and you’ll be so 

relieved. It’s an issue where you have been treated 

unfairly, and received poor service. Soon, things 

will be resolved in your favour, and then you should 

just put it ALL behind you. No vengeful thoughts, no 

gloating, no ~told you so~. Breathe a sigh of relief, 

count your blessings, and put this mess behind you. 

Kerry Ward is a Nottingham based tarot reader, and 

Cosmopolitan’s first tarot columnist in the US and UK, with over 25 years 

fortune telling experience. Her first book ‘The Good Karma Tarot’ will 

be out in October 2020. You can book a personal, written reading with 

her at www.tarotbella.etsy.com or follow her at @mytarotbella 

Use the 

coupon code 

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Have your say on local policing priorities in your area 

Thousands of people have been telling police 

‘what matters’ to them after Nottinghamshire 

Police encouraged communities to come forward 

to help shape local policing priorities in their area, 

as part of one of the force’s biggest-ever public 

consultation exercises. 

Nottinghamshire Police has been encouraging 

communities to have their say in the force’s new 

neighbourhood policing priority survey which is 

already helping neighbourhood policing teams to 

decide where they should be focusing their efforts. 

Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable Craig 

Guildford said: “Neighbourhood policing is at the 

heart of Nottinghamshire Police’s work and this 

initiative is an extension of our commitment to 

engage with the communities we serve to ensure 

that we’re continuing to focus on what matters most 

to local people. 

“Focusing on specific priorities within each 

neighbourhood is already helping to address issues 

as they are raised and this work will help to ensure 

that we can focus on more of what matters to local 

people as our ambitious recruitment plans continue 

and we introduce proactive policing teams into each 

area of the county.” 

How are local neighbourhood policing priorities 

decided? 

Neighbourhood policing priorities are informed by 

local crime and incident data before being agreed 

by each area’s neighbourhood policing inspector 

in agreement with local partners and elected 

members. 

The results from the survey will be used to help 

shape local policing priorities by enabling officers 

working across the county to better understand 

what matters most to the communities they serve. 

Once agreed, each area’s priorities are published 

on the Nottinghamshire Police website alongside 

monthly updates about progress being made to 

address them. 

The survey complements the existing public 

consultation activity undertaken by the county’s 

Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping, and 

is already being used to inform how local policing 

priorities are decided. 

Tell Nottinghamshire Police what matters most to 

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