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10 steps to crate train your 

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2. Let your dog have a look around the crate at this stage. 

Do not approach or attempt to close the crate door even if 

your dog seems happy inside the crate. 

3. Start to give every meal in the crate but do not close the 

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I have been to The Larwood and Voce on many occasions 

and was therefore looking forward to going following the 

relaxing of the lockdown measures at the beginning of July. 

U 

pon arrival I was greeted by Emma 

the assistant manager (donning 

her face shield) who upon entering 

took my temperature, which whilst 

may feel strange initially, but these are 

indeed strange times and therefore upon 

reflection does give the re-assurance 

that the management have taken the 

necessary steps to ensure not only the 

customers, but the staff’s safety seriously. 

We were asked if we would like a table in 

the bar or restaurant or a table outside 

on the external decking, Due to the 

understandable nervousness of some 

people, they have also set aside some of 

the car park and added additional seating. 

Emma, showed us to our table and asked 

us what we would like to drink, this was 

our first difficult choice, as with its sister 

pub The Wollaton, they offer an extensive 

range of gins and cocktails and therefore 

I decided to go for a Warner’s rhubarb 

gin and tonic. My colleagues, went for 

a mocktail and the other a more simple 

sparkling water. 

For those not familiar with The Larwood 

and Voce, it sits under one of the stands 

of the Trent Bridge cricket ground, and 

therefore is a great place to visit if you are 

going to watch any of the cricket or indeed 

going to watch Nottingham Forest play, 

however, in the case of the latter only home 

fans are allowed in. It was at this point that 

Emma pointed out that they had installed 

a web based ordering system from their 

home page, this allowed customers to 

order and pay direct from their table for 

both food and drink to take away the need 

to go inside and therefore limit the 

number of the people circulating in the 

pub. Simply create your account, enter 

your table number, and order and pay 

and the drinks or food will be bought 

straight to your table, this is for both 

inside and outside which is a brilliant 

way to put at ease those that are 

nervous about going out. 

Onto the more important stuff, food. We 

were served by Matt, the front of house 

manager. Matt ran through the menus 

including the daily specials. I went for 

goats cheese & heritage tomato salad, 

pumpkin seeds, green sauce, croutons 

(£6) and my colleague went for the chicken 

and ham hock terrine with chicory, pear, 

hazelnut and blue cheese (£7), both were 

generous portions delightfully presented 

with amazing tasting goats cheese, with 

the freshest of tomatoes. 

For mains, I went for the buttermilk fried 

chicken fillet burger, hot sauce, bacon 

mayo, Monterey Jack, pickle, chips & slaw 

(£13.50), which again was delightful, my 

colleague decided to go for the salmon 

escalope, fennel, coriander & parmesan 

crust, new potatoes, sprouting broccoli 

& hollandaise (£15). The chicken burger 

was incredible moist chicken coated in 

a crisp breadcrumb served in a brioche 

bun with just the right amount of heat. 

The salmon escalope was again cooked to 

perfection accompanied by a lovely crust 

with delightful vegetables on the side. 

For dessert, although probably not 

required, I went for the vanilla panna 

cotta, served with Starkey’s raspberries & 

honeycomb (£6) and my colleague went 

for the Southwell strawberry pavlova & 

Chantilly cream (£6) both delicious. Mine 

was perfectly set with the freshest of fruit 

served on the side. My colleague’s pavlova 

again looked amazing, perfectly cooked 

meringue covered in the strawberries 

with a generous dollop of cream on the 

side. Congratulations to Nikki, the Head 

Chef/General Manager. 

In summary I couldn’t fault The Larwood 

and Voce either on the steps taken in 

these unusual times or indeed the food. 

The food and service were both faultless. 

Sarah Cooper 

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Lovely Leftovers 

For me, leftovers are almost better than the 

original meal. Foraging through the fridge to feed 

my family is a challenge that I rise to on a regular 

basis. 

There is nothing more satisfying that managing 

to feed four of us for three days on the trot from 

one roast. After a chicken dinner we might have 

a warm potato salad with chicken and chorizo 

then I will boil the carcass and make a stock for 

a risotto. I also pull all the meat off the boiled up 

bones and the cats and dogs get a special treat. 

Nothing is wasted. 

A good fridge forager will always keep a few tins 

and jars in the cupboard for padding out their 

creations. I always have pesto, tinned tomatoes, 

beans, pulses and cheese ready to go. 

For soft fruit that has gone a bit too soft, I bung 

it in the blender with some milk, Greek yoghurt, 

a splash of maple syrup and whiz it up for a 

breakfast smoothie or I chuck it in a cake. 

Egg fried rice is easy and a great way to use 

your leftover rice. Heat a bit of oil or butter in 

a non-stick frying pan, add the rice and give it a 

good stir, add some Chinese five spice, chopped 

spring onions and then push it over to one side 

– in the space add a couple of beaten eggs and 

scramble them then mix through the rice. I could 

eat this all day, everyday. 

The three recipes opposite were all made in a 

week using whatever I had in the fridge. They are 

all adaptable and hopefully will inspire you to give 

your leftovers a lift! 

Ali Wale

Ratatouille Risotto 

I love the Bosh! vegan cook book and 

this is where the inspiration for this recipe 

came from. Quantities of veg can be 

changed according to what you have. 

2 x medium aubergines - cubed 

1 x red pepper – chunky slices 

1 x courgette - cubed 

3 tbsp olive oil 

2 tsp dried oregano 

1 x onion – finely chopped 

2 x garlic cloves – finely chopped 

250g risotto rice 

1 ltr chicken or veg stock 

25ml white wine 

1 tbsp tomato puree 

1 tbsp green pesto 

Parmesan and fresh basil to serve 

Method 

Heat oven 200°C. Put the aubergine, 

pepper and courgette in a baking tray, 

toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, oregano and 

salt and pepper. Roast for about 40 

mins until soft. Toss half way through. 

Meanwhile in a large pan heat the rest 

of the olive oil and gently fry the onion 

for 10 mins or until soft. Add the garlic 

for the last 2 mins. Add the rice to the 

pan, mix well, add the tomato puree and 

mix again then pour the wine in and boil 

until it’s evaporated. Add the stock a bit 

at a time, stirring until it’s absorbed and 

the rice is cooked. For extra flavour I 

chuck in the end of a block of parmesan 

(remember to remove before serving). 

Add the cooked veg and stir in the pesto. 

Serve topped with grated parmesan and 

fresh basil.This would also be delicious 

topped with crumbled feta cheese. 

Top tip: save the hard ends from your 

parmesan and add to soups and risotto’s 

for extra flavour. 

Spaghetti Omelette 

I always cook way too much pasta. 

With pasta shapes it’s easy to make a 

pasta salad. With spaghetti or linguine 

this is my absolute favourite recipe. 

It’s delicious sliced up cold the next day 

as well. Leftover leftovers!! 


Cold spaghetti – chopped up 

6 x large eggs 

Milk – just a splash 

2 handfuls grated cheese 

Sundried tomatoes or cherry toms 

2 tbsp pesto sauce 

Chorizo sausage – sliced (optional) 

Fresh basil and 

sliced tomatoes (optional) 

Method 

In a large bowl mix the spaghetti with the 

pesto, half the cheese and the tomatoes. 

If using chorizo, cook in a non-stick frying 

pan (don’t add oil if using chorizo as it 

creates enough oil). If not using chorizo, 

heat the oil in the pan. Add the spaghetti 

mix and spread evenly in the pan. Mix 

the eggs in a jug, add a splash of milk. 

Pour the eggs in the pan and distribute 

evenly. Cook on a low heat until almost 

set, then sprinkle the rest of the cheese 

on top. You could top with tomatoes if 

you have any and I put torn fresh basil 

on top as well. Finish off under the grill 

until the eggs are set and the cheese is 

golden brown and bubbling. 

Messy Mushroom 

Melt with Crispy 

Potatoes 

This was designed to use up some slow 

cooked BBQ brisket we had left over. 

It would be equally delicious with any 

pulled meat or for veggies, double up the 

mushrooms. 

1 x bag new potatoes 


1 pack portabello mushrooms – stalks 

removed 

Blue cheese – or any other 

melting cheese 

Burger buns (optional) 

1 x red onion – thickly sliced 

Leftover BBQ brisket (about 500g) 

Method 

Get the oven on 200°C. Put the spuds 

in a large pan of salted water and boil 

until they are soft. Then drain and put in a 

roasting tin. Crush gently with the back of 

a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle 

with salt. Roast in the oven for about 

30mins until the edges are going crispy. 

Meanwhile in a smaller roasting pan put 

the red onion and mushroom stalks – toss 

with a little olive oil. Rest the mushrooms 

on the top, stalk side up. Season and put 

in the oven. You want the onions soft and 

the mushrooms almost cooked. After 15 

mins remove and add the cheese into the 

mushroom tops. Then back in the oven 

for 5 mins until the cheese is melted. 

The meat can be heated in the oven 

at the same time. To serve, butter your 

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workouts have been a saving 

grace for many of us. 

With the pandemic restricting our 

movements, many of us will be planning 

a “staycation” this year. Whether that 

means relaxing in the comfort of your 

own home or going away somewhere 

in the UK for a break, you may want to 

continue working out. Here are a few 

things to consider… 

Calories burned are calories burned. 

If you feel your usual home workout 

routine is a little too much while away, 

track the calories you burn. Try to 

keep your TDEE (total daily energy 

expenditure) as close to your usual by 

being active, walking wherever you can 

and not sitting for prolonged periods. 

This will help you maintain your current 

weight. 

If you are feeling a little more energetic 

here is a circuit you could do anywhere, 

using only your body weight. 

Performed at a challenging intensity, you 

should clock up 300-500 calories by 

performing the exercises below. 

EMOM = every minute on the minute. 

Total time 20 minutes. If you stop before 

the minute is up then rest (this is your 

rest time) until the next minute begins. 

Repeat these 5 

exercises for 4 rounds: 

• Squat 

• Alternating rear lunge 

• Ab crunch 

• Push up (from knees if needed) 

• High knees on the spot 

If you really want to step this up, add a 

weighted backpack to exercises you feel 

you are capable of pushing a little harder. 

On top of this, all you would need is a 

30 minute walk and you’ll hit your daily 

calories burn goal of around 300-500 

calories. If you combine this with your 

dietary calorie deficit you will still be 

progressing. 

Remember, to create a healthy weight 

loss you should be in a total deficit daily 

of around 300-500 calories and anything 

from 0.5lb’s to 2lb’s per week weight loss 

is a sustainable way of producing a longlasting 

result. 

Time to go energize your staycation, 

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gedling leisure re-opens 


Carlton Forum, Redhill, Calverton and Arnold 

Leisure Centres have been welcoming people 

back through their doors since Gedling Borough 

Council reopened them in July. 

All centres were deep cleaned during closure. 

We’ve introduced new safety measures including 

spreading out gym equipment, introducing safety 

signage and adding extra cleaning sessions. 

Cleaning stations in all areas include hand sanitisers 

and all equipment is cleaned between sessions. 

Classes, gym and pool sessions must be prebooked, 

as we limit the number of people in the 

centres to enable social distancing. You will need a 

Gedling Leisure Card (free to order until end October) 

or membership (now with NO contracts, so even 

more flexible), in order to book. 

Customers have been leaving some great 

comments after their visits including Ceri; ‘I’ve been 

to a spin and a kettlebell class and it was great to be 

back. Fantastic classes and a lovely staff greeting. I 

felt safe and the centre seemed very organised’. 

Graham, aged 74, is a regular at Carlton Forum 

and Redhill Leisure Centres. He is enjoying seeing 

familiar faces again and said; ‘The gym system 

works great and I’m enjoying the same classes and 

gym equipment as I did before Covid. There has 

obviously been a lot of work and thought gone into 

the reopening of the centres’. 

Find out more about the safety measures, facilities 

available and how to book or become a member at 

www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure. 

To keep up to date with news, sign up for emails 

at www.gedling.gov.uk/keepmeposted and follow 

on Facebook @CarltonForumLC and Twitter @ 

GedlingLeisure 

We are open 

Gedling Leisure Centres have re-opened 

Gedling Leisure Centres re-opened in July and are providing socially distanced gym 

sessions, exercise classes and swimming*. 

All centres have been deep cleaned and lots of safety measures are in place to keep 

you safe when you visit. 

Find out more: gedling.gov.uk/leisure 

We can’t wait to welcome you back! 

*The pool at Calverton Leisure Centre remains closed while the changing rooms are being refurbished. 


Walking Club 

NEW DECADE ! 

NEW CHALLENGE ! 

Meet friendly like minded people 

50’s+ from the Nottingham/Derby 

area. 

Walks throughout the year Sundays & some 

Saturdays. Approx. 10 miles. 

Own transport required. 

Occasional Weekends away, 

social functions & trips abroad. 

Call for a chat :- 

Sue: 0115 9606 530 or Peter 07902 098676 

www.footloosewalking.org 

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We visited Go Ape back in very different circumstances but 

gladly they are up and running again with extra hygiene 

and safety measures in place to make it enjoyable for all. 

When we went the staff approached us with smiling faces, 

talked us through a safety briefing and then strapped us 

into our harnesses and we had to practice the clipping and 

swapping procedures. 

All of us were placed on the Treetop Challenge (£35) – what 

fun that was!! This section is aimed at adults and more 

adventurous (10+) children. There are many different tree 

top obstacles but the one that stood out for us was swinging 

across into a cargo net after a huge drop. This adventure 

lasted approx. 2-3 hours. 

Go Ape is suitable for all ages. The Treetop Adventure 

plus (£25) is aimed at adventurous 6+ children and adults, 

they have a Treetop Adventure (£20) that is suitable 

for both the mad and modest individual over 1m tall. 

Nets Adventure (£20) is tree houses, netted walkways 

and bouncy nets full of inflatable balls, all 30ft above the 

forest floor. 

Win 5 x £100 Vouchers* 

*Family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children 

Just answer the following question: 

How high is the nets adventure? 

The whole adventure was great fun and we were all crying 

with laughter…. such a fab day out! 

For more information or to book a visit go to their website… 

www.goape.co.uk 

Limited numbers on the treetop adventures 

Only 3 people on a platform at any one time 

Social distancing – no mixing of groups 

Extra hand washing and sanitising stations 

Recommendation to wear gloves 

Online completion of safety rules and disclaimers 

Online payment 

Customers, under supervision, to fit own 

harnesses and those of children – final safety 

check will be done by instructor 

Cleaning of safety lines, whistles and metal 

attachment points after every use 

If any contact is necessary instructors will be 

wearing a full-face shield 

These can all be viewed in depth online at 

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so you have a massive pile of 

photographs? WHAT DO YOU 

DO? 

by Pete Jenkins, Detail Photography 

Viewing platforms open at 

gedling country park 


Family photograph 

taken in the 1920s, 

originally handprinted, 

scanned 

and restored 

So you have this huge pile of photos, what next? Probably 

the most important thing is to establish your objectives 

with regards to the photo collection 

Being able to access your photographs 

For most people this is the overall requirement. 

Hundreds of photographs in a box won’t get looked at 

from one year to the next, however if the photos are 

scanned (made into digital files) the whole family have a 

chance to access them – even if it is simply to get their 

own copy of prints. 

Distribution 

Hard copy photographs are difficult to share, especially 

if they are the only one left in existence. Once you have a 

digital copy every family member can have a copy. 

Repairing Damaged Prints 

With a decent scan of a damaged or problem image it is 

possible to fix whatever is wrong, even issues that have 

been part of the original print. 

Preserving Originals 

Once scanned, original prints can be safely stored, 

perhaps even indexed. 

A Family History 

Having a collection of accessible images can bring a 

family closer together and increase the interest of newer 

generations in those of the past. The digitised images 

are easy to incorporate into family trees for instance. 

Books and prints 

Digital images can easily be incorporated into photo 

books, and copy prints made 

Lincoln Cathedral, St Mary Magdalene Church in 

Newark, Gunthorpe Lock, and Belvoir Castle are just 

some of the sights visitors will be able to see from 

two new viewing platforms at Gedling Country Park. 

The platforms were officially opened by the Mayor of 

Gedling in July and will offer visitors views as far as 

Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. The platforms will also 

feature interpretation panels displaying information 

about some of the sights. 

Both platforms feature wheelchair and pushchair 

ramps to ensure that they are as accessible to as many 

visitors as possible. 

A new 100 space car park has also been completed 

next to the existing car park at the Spring Lane 

entrance. 

Since opening in 2015, the park has become 

increasingly popular and has around 100,000 visitors 

each year, with that number expected to increase as 

the park continues to evolve and additional facilities, 

such as the viewing platforms, are opened. 

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John 

Clarke said; 

“I am sure the new viewing platforms will be popular with 

visitors, it is incredible what you can actually see when you 

get there. It is one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire 

and the views really are something special. I’m really 

looking forward to seeing visitors, photographers and 

school groups enjoying the views and learning about the 

area.” 


thousands tune in to 

celebrate notts’ first 

online pride 

by Nottingham Pride 

local group says, “keep 

making new friends” 

by Nottingham Oddfellows 

Vicky McClure, Rob.Green and the Scream Queenz 

– along with more than 5,000 viewers across 

Nottinghamshire – celebrated Pride from the 

comfort of their own homes. 

On Saturday, 25 July, Nottinghamshire Pride went 

online for the first time in its history as a result of the 

coronavirus pandemic. The show, which was hosted 

on Nottinghamshire Pride’s website and social media 

channels, saw performers and local activists come 

together in support of the region’s vibrant LGBTQ+ 

community. 

The show included performances from local artists 

such as Concrete Rose, Harlee Rosanna, Kitty Tray, 

Miss Bowie, Tash Bird and Titty, as well as a speech 

from activist Maryam Dim and a poetry recital by 

Ravelle-Sade. 

Councillor Rebecca Langton, portfolio holder for 

communities at Nottingham City Council, added: 

“While it looked a bit different than usual this 

weekend, it is nonetheless important and has given us 

an opportunity to come together online to celebrate 

the LGBTQ+ community in the city. The performances 

showcased Nottingham’s talent, energy and diversity 

– and I’ve loved watching them.” 

To watch the full recording of Nottinghamshire Pride 

2020, please visit: https://bit.ly/NottsPride2020 

For more information or to get involved in next year’s 

event, please visit www.nottinghamshirepride.co.uk. 

Despite ongoing social restrictions, local friendly 

society Nottingham Oddfellows has revealed big 

plans for its annual Friendship Month celebrations. 

The group, based in Nottingham is a non-profit 

membership organisation which holds regular social 

events in the Nottingham area. 

Friendship Month, held in September, is an annual 

celebration designed to encourage anyone interested 

in meeting new people locally to give one of their 

special no-obligation social events a try. 

On Saturday 5 September, meeting at 10.30hrs at 

the Visitor Centre, the group’s hosting a Friendship 

Walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve. Non 

members are most welcome and all attendees will 

receive a goody bag! 

Although the group pressed pause on its regular 

schedule of face-to-face meetings, it has been a 

busy year for its local teams. During the Covid-19 

lockdown, staff and volunteers regularly checked in 

on its 342 members, many who are shielding or live 

on their own. 

Karen Pye-Smith, Social Organiser of the Nottingham 

Branch of Oddfellows said: “Friendship Month is 

our annual celebration of all things friendship, and 

this year is no different. We’re still here to welcome 

old friends, and new. That’s why we’re encouraging 

people to take part in one of our events and see what 

we offer.” 

Anyone interested in giving the group a try is invited 

to give them a call. Contact Karen Pye-Smith on 

01476 979572 or 07921821866 or Karen.pye-smith@ 

oddfellows.co.uk. Future events are also listed 

online at www.oddfellows.co.uk/events. 


fancy a night in front of the telly? 

by NG Magazines 

Our film reviews are on hold at the minute so 

we thought we would share some of our all time 

favourite box sets with you. In no particular order; 

Our Friends in the North: A British TV drama from 

the nineties (9 episodes). Follows the lives of four 

friends based in Newcastle from the 1960’s to the 

90’s. Stars Daniel Craig and Mark Strong. BRITBOX 

& DVD 

The Stranger: A British thriller (8 episodes) based 

on the novel by Harlan Coben. This really popular 

series follows the lives of suburban families whose 

complex webs of secrets and lies are revealed by the 

appearance of a stranger. NETFLIX 

Narcos: Critically acclaimed America crime drama 

based on 

the story of 

Colombian 

drug lord 

Pablo Escobar. 

3 seasons (30 

episodes). 

NETFLIX 

Narcos:Mexico: An equally gritty spin off following 

the Mexican drug kingpin Felix Gallardo (Diego 

Luna). 2 seaons (20 episodes). NETFLIX 

Tiger King: 

Murder, 

Mayhem & 

Madness: 

This hit new 

documentary 

series 

explores the 

bizarre underworld of big cat breeding in America. It 

centres around the eccentric zoo owner Joe Exotic. 

1 season (7 episodes). NETFLIX 

The Handmaids Tale: Based on the dystopian novel 

by Margaret Atwood, this US drama series is set in 

a society that treats women as the property of the 

state. 3 series (36 episodes). Seasons 1 & 2 NOWTV 

&AMAZON PRIME. Season 3 PRIME VIDEO or DVD. 

Sneaky Pete: American crime drama. 3 seasons (30 

episodes). Marius is a con-man who assumes the 

identity of his cell mate, Pete, to avoid his past life. 

AMAZON PRIME 


Tanya About Town 

As we tentatively return to going out 

and about, more and more venues 

are doing their best to work around 

social distancing and maintain a 

safe environment for us to enjoy 

ourselves and support the City we 

know and love. It's not been easy for 

many businesses, especially local 

independents, so make sure you pay 

them a visit if you can. 

Although many restrictions are still in 

place and of course uncertainty over 

the feasibility of events taking place, 

I have put together my pick of what's 

on over September and October. I 

still would recommend checking the 

websites or ringing ahead to ensure 

an event is still taking place before 

making a journey. 

As we enter Autumn, one of the big 

events on the Nottingham calendar is 

the Goose Fair, although the intention 

is to go ahead, at the time of going to 

press no announcements have been 

made (30 Sept – 4 Oct). Organisers, 

we believe, have until six weeks 

before the event to confirm. This 

will be the same case for the Winter 

Wonderland later in the year. 

Other events scheduled for later this 

year that are still up in the air are the 

Nottingham Robin Hood Beer and 

Cider Festival. This has now been 

put back to November (proposed 

dates 18-21 November) with tickets 

hopefully going on sale in October. 

Again, always worth checking their 

website for the latest information 

www.beerfestival.nottinghamcamra. 

org 

Events at Papplewick Pumping 

Station were postponed but are 

returning with limited numbers. 

Admission is now by pre-purchased 

online ticket only via Eventbrite 

and the attraction's media pages. 

Steaming Days are due to take place 

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September 

(Vintage Weekend) and Saturday 

17 & Sunday 18 October (1940's 

Weekend). 

Many events are still taking place 

online too, one of these worth taking a 

look at is a virtual tour of Castle Road. 

Stroll in a small area of Nottingham 

to see a famous statue and some 

notable buildings... and all without 

leaving your house! The cost is £5 

and booking is essential - https:// 

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/castle-roada-virtual-stroll-in-a-small-area-ofnottingham-tickets-111311543824 

Head to National Justice Museum 

for Crime Club, a chance to discover 

more about infamous crime cases 

from history on 24 September. The 

Poisoner’s Handbook will teach you 

about medicines used to kill, though 

not always on purpose…https://www. 

nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/event/ 

crime-club/. 

A condensed edition of the Mayhem 

Film Festival will still take place 

at The Broadway Cinema (15-18 

October) showcasing the essence 

of what makes Mayhem. http://www. 

mayhemfilmfestival.com 

And whilst we're talking about cinema, 

for a socially distanced cinema 

experience, Bonington Cinema 

in Arnold has comfy seating for 24 

people. Booking is essential. Check 

out their website for the latest films. 

www.boningtontheatre.co.uk 

Loads of pubs and restaurants are 

now open and are welcoming your 

business. Nottingham Street Food 

Club run various events across 

Nottingham selling amazing food 

from all over the world. For their latest 

news find them on social media or 

visit www.streetfoodclub.co.uk 

Tom Browns at Gunthorpe have a 

couple of events scheduled. Take A 

Trip Down Under with the team and 

an Australian inspired menu on 18th 

September, and it's those Butlers in 

the Buff on 9th October https://www. 

tombrowns.co.uk 

Looking for more activities to do 

with the family? Holme Pierrepoint 

is open – although there is no kit or 

equipment hire there is still plenty 

to do from the sky trail to mini golf. 

Check out their website for more 

details. www.nwscnotts.com 

Go Ape in Sherwood Pines are open 

for business. You can win a family 

pass in this very magazine. For 

booking details and guidelines visit 

www.goape.co.uk. 

Lost City Adventure Golf, one of 

Nottingham’s great attractions, is 

also back open again with some 

safety measures in place. Check out 

their website for more details: www. 

lostcityadventuregolf.com 

Of course, finally we end October with 

Halloween. Join Belvoir Castle for a 

wicked time! Climb the haunted hill to 

the Castle, dare to join the Vampire 

quest and explore the darker side of 

history at Belvoir Castle! https://www. 

belvoircastle.com/event/halloween-atbelvoir-castle/ 

All details correct at time of going to 

print. Always assume there is a cost 

unless stated otherwise. 

Tanya Louise 

07709 842918 

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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 “Older Lesbian Network” - provides 

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

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

every 2 months for networking and social activities. For info 

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

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

gay and bi-men. Offers a range of social activities, walks, 

etc. Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare 

St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For 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 

Arnold Arts Society - Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond 

Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tues/Thurs mornings 

and Wed evenings. For more info visit: www.art4arnold.com. 

Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 

weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. 

Photography skills from the complete beginner to 

the accomplished amateur. For more info visit: www. 

arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk 

Arnold Townswomens Guild - meets the first Tues 

monthly at 7pm in the Meeting Rooms of Arnold Library. 

New members welcome. For more details please contact 

0115 960 2596 or bl_hales@hotmail.co.uk 

Arnold Branch of the U3A - for retired or semi-retired 

people. Meet at 1.30pm on the 1st Tues monthly at Arnold 

Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Pat Jackson: 

patjackson181@hotmail.co.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 Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, 

Station Road. Further info: 0115 844 7167 

Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on 

Tues & Thurs from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare 

Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at 

the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 

0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk. 

carlton & gedling u3a - a friendly group for the semi 

& retired. Meet monthly on the 3rd Thurs at 10am, Richard 

Herrod Centre. Tel: 07787 427200 

Coffee Morning - every Tues - 10am til 1pm. 

Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 

173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. 

Coffee Morning - at Wesleyan Reform Church, corner of 

Burford/Furlong St, Arnold. On the 2nd Sat monthly: 10am - 

11.30am. Cakes, home-made marmalade etc. on sale. 

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. 

City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 

65, meet at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood 

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

10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional 

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

r.west8@ntlworld.com 

Daybrook Bowls Club - friendly club, 4 league teams 

together with social bowling. Functions throughout the year. 

New members welcome. Green: Sir John Robinson Way, 

Daybrook (behind Sainsbury’s car park). Contact 0115 926 

2705 or 0115 920 0206 

Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and 

textiles is welcome. Meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, 

North Sherwood St, Nottingham on 1st Tues monthly at 1.30 

- 3.30pm. Info: Jenny on 01623 491331. 


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 

Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 

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

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

footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded 

people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays & 

some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530 

or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org 

Foxhill Evangelical Church Coffee & Cake - every 

Wed 10.30am til noon. Why not call in for a coffee, cake and chat? 

Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run 

friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every 

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

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

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

Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings 

with speakers at The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For 

details call Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com 

Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community 

group for all interested in supporting the Park. For more 

details check: www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ 

ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon 

Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Rd, Bestwood Village. 

Friends of Woodthorpe Grange Park - welcome 

anyone with a genuine interest in this local park visit: www. 

woodthorpefriends.co.uk also on Facebook & Twitter or call: 

0115 9522669 

Gedling Climate Change Group - we are 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 fb. 

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 

Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. 

Mon 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community 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 

Hucknall Round Table - a group of ordinary guys who 

get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance 

to embrace life to the full & in turn support their local 

community. Do more. Learn more. For more info email: 

secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk. 

Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At 

Mapperley Community Centre every Tues 10.30am. For 

more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403 

Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month 

in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day 

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

calling 0115 844 0011. 

Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Light 

exercise (chair exercise) £3 inc. tea, biscuits & freshly 

prepared meal. Every Wed 11am-2pm. St Marks Church Hall, 

De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 

3244 for more info. 

Line Dancing - come along & join our group. Mon: 1.45pm 

to 3.30pm at Bakersfield Community Centre (BANCA), 

314 Sneinton Dale, NG3 7DN. Also enjoy a cuppa & lively 

company. For more info call Pat - 07790 818343 

Mapperley Artists - meet at Haywood Rd Community 

Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Thursday 1.30pm. Call John Tanner 

on 0115 960 2614. 

Marie Curie Mapperley & Arnold Fundraising 

Group - would love to welcome some new members. We 

meet on a regular basis and aim to host 2 or 3 events a year. 

If you’d like to join the group or would just like to help with 

local collections, please call Helen on 07794 695331 or 

email: hmjscott@talktalk.net 

Mapperley Scrabble Club - Arrive at 6.30pm every 

Thurs at Haywood Rd Community Centre. Newcomers & 

experienced players welcome. For more info contact Stefan 

on 07531 487739 or visit www.mapperleysc.org.uk. 

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 

Mapperley and District U3A - meets 10am, 4th Thurs 

monthly at Mapperley Plains Recreation & Social Club on 

Plains Road, Mapperley. For more info: 07913 399362 

Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club - meet Wed @ 

6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more info contact the 

secretary Peter Radford on 0115 966 3385 


Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 40+ 

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

all year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. 

Own transport essential. For more info visit: www. 

walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. 

mapperley ukulele group - meet at Westdale Lane 

Baptist Church. Monday: 6.30-8.30pm. New members 

welcome. Cal Rose - 07802 386370 

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 

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 

Notts Fuchsia Society - we 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. 

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 & 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 

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

info and 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 

Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 

.7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, 

Catfoot Lane, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & 

couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info 

call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk 

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

Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts 

and any other social event - find us on facebook. 

Nottingham Mechanics Bridge Club - meets every 

Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood 

St at 6.30pm. If you like Bridge we would love to hear 

from you. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/ 

nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960 

7342 or email: davidunderwood1@sky.com 

Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds & 

nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings 

with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit: 

www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham 

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

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

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

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

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 

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

evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets from the 

Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 

The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club 

- meets fortnightly, Sat afternoons (except Dec). Outdoors 

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

Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1 3FN. For more 

info call Ian on 0115 960 6882. 

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30ish - Want to meet 

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

nationally and internationally through volunteering & 

fundraising? 7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd Thurs 

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

The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, 

NG1 4EZ. Your friendly social centre, is now OPEN again 

and ready to welcome members and visitors back to enjoy 

our activities. These will be gradually resumed in a safe 

environment where you can relax with your friends. More 

information on: 0115 9145838 or 0115 9523048. 

The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant 

Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & 

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

Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. 7pm for a 7.30pm 

start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps. 

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

Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent 

Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park 

Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 

7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All 

welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to 

www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk 


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 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 

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

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

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

further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts. 

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

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 CHA Walking Group - would like to invite 

new members to local weekday or weekend walks further 

afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: 

margnewell11@virginmedia.com. 

Nottingham Oddfellows - lonely? Want to 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. 

Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free 

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

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

more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk 

Nottingham 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 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. 

Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation 

society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am. 

About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. 07889 791910 or 

www.nottsfps.org.uk 

Pranyog Yoga Classes - every Tues 6pm - 7.30pm. At 

Raja Sahib Temple, 196a Mansfield Rd, NG3 4GG. Classes 

are FREE with £2 donation for venue/heating/lighting. Tel 

07803 149781 or visit www.pranyog.co.uk 

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 men who are retired, semi 

retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tues 

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

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

Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com 

Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues 

morning 7 - 8.30am (except after Xmas day & Easter) at The 

Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Rd, NG5 2EF. For more 

info call 07894 412 281 or john.brayhome@ntlworld.com. 

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/ 

business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed 

& a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont 

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

834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk 

Soroptimist International - meet 1st & 3rd Mon 

monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. 

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

international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with 

these projects. For info: http://sigbi.org/nottingham 

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! 

South Notts Alive & Kicking Friendship Club - every 

Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. A social & 

dancing evening. 01949 358154 or gmtyas@hotmail.co.uk. 


St Jude’s Art Group - meet in St Jude’s Church Hall on 

Woodborough Rd from 9am to 12 noon each Wednesday. All 

abilities welcome. For more info contact Dave Prentice on 

0115 962 3704. 

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. 

Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures 

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

members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For 

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

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 

Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday 

first Mon monthly for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley 

on 01159 619502. 

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 

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. See 

website for details: ww.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk 

Woodthorpe Model Railway Club - meet Tues & Fri 

from 7pm at Sherwood Comm. Centre, Mansfield Rd, NG5 

3FN (near Woodthorpe Park). We are a small friendly group & 

visitors are always welcome. You can find us on Facebook or 

call Bob Heath on 07889 031305 for more info. 

Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - 

meet 7.30pm, 4th Wed monthly at St Leonard’s Community 

Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking 

at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or 

see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical 

mental health and well 

being in a changed world 

by Helen Jones 

I have written previously about 

mental health in the workplace 

and how to recognise and support 

colleagues who may be struggling 

but now it is more important than 

ever. A recent study discovered that 

67% of companies expect working from home to be 

permanent or long lasting. 

The benefits of doing so have been well documented 

during the pandemic but we must also recognise that 

it leads many to a dark place. The Zero Suicide Alliance 

reported that over half a million people had accessed 

their online course in a three week period at the 

beginning of lockdown. 

Working from home does create a bit of a bubble so it’s 

vital to reach out to others and to humanise everyday 

contact. Employers must invest more than ever before 

in meeting their employee’s mental health needs. 

• Understand what they are going through and the 

factors affecting their well-being 

• Guide them towards the appropriate counselling or 

therapy where necessary 

• Be flexible in terms of working hours and environment 

– coronaphobia is a reality for many 

• Use personal development as a tool to increase 

confidence and a healthier mindset 

• Supporting lone homeworkers and checking in on 

them regularly to make sure they are okay 

The nature of our business means that we have 

been supporting our temps and contractors out on 

assignment for many years. We are proud of our open 

door policy where we offer help and guidance to all 

workers whether you’re here in Nottingham or working 

for us in London. 

The following organisations are an excellent source of 

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Sew to Washing 

by Bob Massey 

Two modern appliances that we take for 

granted today would have been a huge asset to 

the early Victorian housewife, helping to make 

her day a little easier. 

The initial purpose of these two inventions was 

not to help with domestic chores, but the local 

industry for which Nottingham is famous, that 

of lace manufacture. 

Starting in Nottingham about 1825, the local 

lace manufacturing firm of James Fisher and 

Company appears to have moved to Short Hill 

from London. 

By 1830 they had moved to George Street in 

Radford (now Moorgate Street) and were called 

Fisher Robinson. It was taken over by William 

Hurst and Sons in 1910. 

During the 1840s John Fisher, son of the original 

owner, was living in Mapperley Place, one of 

the earliest streets in Mapperley. John was 

working for his father’s company in Radford. 

He was always looking at ways to improve the 

lace manufacturing process. On 7th December 

1844 aged just 19, he came up with an idea for 

a machine to stitch lace which he patented in 

1845. This was in effect a sewing machine, as it 

had all the essential parts and mechanism of a 

modern machine. 

Sadly, John was not given the recognition for 

this invention. Two Americans, Edward Howe 

and Singer both filed patents in the same year 

but after Fisher. The British patents by Fisher 

were filed in the three British Patent Offices 

at Manchester, London and Edinburgh. When 

Singers lawyers came to England to check on 

possible patents already filed, they visited the 

Manchester patent office. Unfortunately the 

Fisher patent in the Manchester office had been 

mis-filed and so Fisher had no recognition. If 

they had visited London or Edinburgh instead 

they would have found Fishers documents and 

portable sewing machines would be known as 

Fishers not Singers. 

In 1860, John Fisher was looking for an 

alternative for rubbing fabric when it was 

washed. The hand techniques then in use 

damaged the delicate lace. John came up with 

a machine that had a drum which was filled 

with soapy water. A series of pipes blew hot 

air through the water, soap and fabric and dirt 

was blown out by the action of the machine. 

This cleaned the delicate fabric without the 

rubbing techniques of hand washing. Although 

somewhat different in its action to the modern 

drum based machines, it was the first machine 

designed for the process. 

The reporter from the Nottingham Post was 

invited for a demonstration in June 1860. It was 

described by him as consisting of a rectangular 

tub some 2’ by 1’.5” standing on 4 legs with a 

bucket underneath to catch the waste water. 

A pair of bellows were attached to one end of 

the box. These bellow were activated by a cam 

mechanism and were attached to 6 small pipes 

which fed the air through the bottom of the box 

and upwards through the water and clothes. 

The selling price was given as £5 10s. 

So, early Mapperley is the home of both the 

washing machine and the sewing machine, all 

thanks to Nottingham’s lace industry and John 

Fisher. 

Fisher washing machine 

I am researching the history of Mapperley and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with 

more details or information. Email: bob.m.massey@gmail.com or post via NG5 magazine.

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ft torque at 4000 rpm, this is an 

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CO2 emissions (WLTP) of 178 g/km 

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What Suzuki have delivered is 

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and offers up genuinely fantastic 

off-road capability for amateur 

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I absolutely love it. 

As will you. 

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TTED420 

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Over the last few months we have all had to adjust 

to different ways of going about our business. Some 

have been more challenging than others. I thought 

I would share a few of my ‘first time back’s’ with you. 

First time shopping in a mask 

Face coverings are now mandatory in shops. There 

are some interesting interpretations out there, from 

toilet roll to World War 2 gas masks, I’ve seen it 

all. The chin wearers are my pet hate. Got to say, 

as someone who wears glasses and also being 

a woman of a certain age - it’s the perfect storm. 

Within a minute of hooking it on, I am a sweating, 

steamed up mess, charging blindly around the shop 

like I’m on Supermarket Sweep. I have discovered 

there’s also an art to mask removal. After my 

glasses went flying across the car park for the 

fourth time, it’s safe to say I have yet to master this 

procedure. Hats off to all the key workers who wear 

these things day in day out. 

First time back in the pub 

No matter how cold your fridge is and how beautiful 

your back garden looks, nothing can beat the 

taste of an ice-cold beer in a pub garden. Having a 

pub crawl from room to room just doesn’t cut the 

mustard and who were we kidding that a virtual pub 

night via zoom was good fun?? I was a bit nervous – 

more about getting told off for not following correct 

protocol than catching coronavirus – but I needn’t 

have worried. The pubs have got it sussed and a 

relaxing pint was had by all. In fact, it was so much 

fun we stayed for a few… 

First time back in the cinema 

Businesses across the board are having to adapt 

and innovate and our local cinema, the Bonington 

has really stepped up to the plate. Tiered seating 

has been replaced with sofa’s, armchairs and little 

tables. It really was very comfy, so much so that 

Gary actually nodded off. All we needed to complete 

the experience were a couple of footstools. Not that 

The 

Five Firsts 

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I’m demanding or anything...Mind you I doubt if we 

would have left at all then. 

First time back in a restaurant 

The Banyan Tree has been a favourite of the ng 

girls for years. Gary’s birthday seemed like a good 

enough reason to go. There were enough people 

to create a great atmosphere and if it wasn’t for 

the masked staff and the new table condiment of 

hand sanitiser you really wouldn’t have known any 

difference. The evening was topped off when a 

complimentary plate of desserts, accompanied with 

a firework, was presented to a very embarrassed 

Gary. Feeling obliged to start a Happy Birthday 

singalong we all mumbled into the tablecloth, 

scoffed the pud and departed, full and happy. 

First time back in the gym 

My final first was my return to my beloved Redhill 

gym. After nearly four months away I was dreading 

it. The staff were amazing and there is cleaning 

spray everywhere. In 45 minutes I think I sprayed 

and wiped more than I do in a week at home! It’s 

dead easy, you book a slot or class, turn up and 

follow the instructions and off you go. I was a bit 

trepidatious but once I was gasping for breath on 

the treadmill my nerves vanished. Spinning classes 

have reduced numbers so a saddo like me who 

uses the same bike week in, week out, might have 

to change their routine. The screen that gives you 

all the stats isn’t there (that’s a bonus for me. Once 

I was watching the screen absolutely chuffed at 

my killer score. Top of the group...glancing round 

proudly to make sure everyone else had clocked 

it - when I realised I was looking at the wrong bike. 

On my usual bike was a great hulk of a guy pounding 

away.) 

Whether you are out for a meal, a drink, a workout 

or a cheeky snooze in the cinema, local businesses 

need our support so get out and enjoy! 

© Ali Wale

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AIR SIGNS 

Libra, Aquarius, Gemini 

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Self sabotage. 

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beliefs and do what you can to process them so that 

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EARTH SIGNS 

Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus 

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Research. 

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people. A new beginning is emerging, but you need 

to know more, in order to make it work for you and 

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Leo, Aries, Sagittarius 

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Seize your chance. 

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and spot a window of opportunity for you to make 

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but pragmatic. Chance is fl eeting and not all chances 

come from good things. Make the most of a bad 

situation for yourself. 

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Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio 

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Transformation. 

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the same again. Enjoy the ride, go with the fl ow, and 

don’t cling on to anything or anyone. Your world is 

moving onwards, and you need to keep up! 

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Cocaine anonymous is here 

to help 

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Cocaine Anonymous 

in Nottinghamshire 

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people to stop using 

drugs and alcohol 

since April 2014. 

We have found the 

effective way of 

working towards 

abstinence is to first 

understand what our problem is. We start doing 

this by meeting fellow addicts and sharing our 

stories. We meet up regularly to help each other 

get and stay sober. 

Cocaine Anonymous (CA) is a program of recovery 

that is open to everyone; it is free of charge and it 

also protects the individual’s anonymity. It is run 

entirely by people who have recovered from their 

addiction. 

Before (and after) the current social distancing 

we had around seven weekly meetings in 

Nottinghamshire. There are usually five C.A. 

meetings each week in Nottingham City. Currently 

these “face to face” meetings aren’t operating. 

We host 10 online recovery meetings per week to 

replace them. 

We understand that the current situation can prove 

difficult for individuals wishing to get sober or to 

maintain recovery. 

All of us know how hard it can be to reach out for 

help for our problem drinking/using. But we have 

found a new life and a way of living infinitely more 

satisfying. If you’re unsure please come along to 

one of our meetings; you’ll find understanding, 

companionship and laughter. 

C.A. can be reached on 0800 689 4372 or by 

e-mailing helpline@cauk.org.uk. You can find our 

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actress vicky mcclure calls 

on nottinghamshire to back 

smaller walks 

by Alzheimer’s Society 

Almost a decade of walking with thousands to help 

beat dementia, actress Vicky McClure now urges her 

hometown to plan their own Memory Walks. 

Alzheimer’s Society is calling on 1,316 people across 

Nottinghamshire – the exact number that attended last 

year’s Memory Walk in Wollaton Park – to take part in a 

very different version of its most popular fundraiser. 

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic bringing large events 

to a halt, the charity is seeking to replicate 2019’s 

success with hundreds of smaller walks. 

For Vicky, Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, it will be a 

much quieter affair when she completes her own walk in 

memory of her nana. 

She said: “Had the normal Memory Walks taken place this 

year, it would have been my 10th year attending such an 

event in Nottinghamshire. While it saddens me that we 

can’t all get together this year, I’m determined with my 

family to walk my own way and I encourage you to sign 

up too.” 

People with dementia have been worst hit by 

coronavirus, not just in terms of deaths. More than half a 

million people have used Alzheimer’s Society’s support 

services since to start of the pandemic, with many 

calling them a lifeline. 

This is why the charity says it has never been more 

important to raise money, to help reach and support 

those who need it most. Many supporters are expected 

to arrange walks to coincide with World Alzheimer’s 

Day on 20 September. However, walks can take place 

any time between now and October. Sign up now at 

memorywalk.org.uk 


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Coronavirus 

Looking out 

for each other 

Many vulnerable people continue to isolate and still need essential support. 

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council launches 

#honourourheroes 

campaign 


Gedling Borough Council is launching a new 

campaign to create a permanent tribute to our 

NHS, carers and key workers and wants residents 

to submit their ideas. 

The council plans to create a permanent fixture, 

sculpture or installation in a prominent area of the 

borough that will be there to honour the sacrifices 

made in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. 

The council is calling on residents to submit their 

ideas, concepts, drawings and illustrations, which 

will be used as part of the process to select an 

appropriate tribute. Inspiration and themes can be 

based on the symbols and icons of hope that have 

come about from the outbreak such as the rainbow 

symbol, the clapping for the NHS or the colours of the 

Union Flag, red, white and blue but ideas, suggestions 

and concepts for the permanent tribute don’t have to 

include these elements. 

The council will allocate funding to kick start the 

project and will also be working with local groups, 

including local Rotary clubs, to look at ways to raise 

additional funds for the project, which could include 

a potential crowdfunding option once the plans have 

been finalised. 

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council Michael 

Payne said: “We’re calling on residents to come 

forward with ideas that will help shape a long-lasting 

tribute to our NHS, carers and key workers that will be 

placed in a prominent part of the borough.” 

More information about the campaign can be found 

at www.gedling.gov.uk/heroes Ideas can be 

emailed to communications@gedling.gov.uk or 

you can tweet your suggestions using the hashtag 

#HonourOurHeroes and including the council’s 

Twitter handle, @GedlingBC. You can also post ideas 

to: Honour Our Heroes, Gedling Borough Council 

Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, 

NG5 6LU 

for the love of scrubs still 

going strong 

by FTLOS 

When we agreed to be the central hub for 

Nottingham - For The Love Of Scrubs group, little 

did we know we would still be going strong in 

August! 

Four months of making and the requests are still 

coming in. We have hit over 28,000 makes so far, 

these include scrubs, headbands, scrubs caps, 

laundry bags, ear savers and face masks for the 

NHS, community workers, frontline key workers and 

vulnerable groups around Nottinghamshire. 

We have only been able to do this with the hard work 

and commitment of hundreds of volunteers giving 

their time to help with sewing, sharing information to 

their contacts, delivering requested items, running 

local hubs, coordinating distribution, managing 

supplies, admin of the facebook group and all the 

other things needed to ensure the smooth running of 

a group of over 1700 supporters . 

We also wouldn’t have been able to get this far 

without the ongoing support of the managers of the 

Urban Room at 38 Carrington Street. 

With talk of a second wave it looks like things aren’t 

going to slow up any time soon. We are therefore 

putting plans in place so that we can continue to 

operate over the next 6 months, allowing us to 

continue responding to requests for help. 

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arthritis action services 

update 

by Arthritis Action 

Here is an update on Arthritis Action’s services 

for people with arthritis looking for additional 

support. 

Online Arthritis Action Groups 

https:/www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/ 

events/ 

We are pleased to announce we are running Arthritis 

Action Group meetings online via Zoom, including 

a group for Nottingham. The meetings are a way 

to connect with other people with arthritis, share 

experiences and tips, and support each other. 

Participants will need to contact us directly for the 

log in instructions for the meeting, and we have 

produced How To guides for those not familiar with 

using Zoom. 

Arthritis Appropriate Exercise Videos 

https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/living-witharthritis/resource-centre/exercises/ 

Many people living with a long-term health condition 

find it difficult to attend exercise classes. To help 

them, Arthritis Action recently launched a series of 

online chair based exercises developed with the aim 

of helping those with hip, knee or spinal Osteoarthritis 

be more mobile and active. 

Self-Management Resource 

https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/onlinesme 

We also have video resources exploring different 

elements of self-management, including pain 

management, distraction techniques and pacing. 

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Group directory - please note due to covid-19 groups may not be 

running as normal If you run a support group or organisation and want 

people to know about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or 

charity groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon 

monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 

2573 for more info. 

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. The meetings take place at 25 

Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri: 7.30pm 

- 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www. 

al_anonuk.org.uk 

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - 

6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. 

Adoption Open Evening - first Thurs monthly. Adopt 

Together opens its doors for anyone considering adoption. 

Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team 

between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 

Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit 

www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 

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 

Anxiety management group - meet first & third 

Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community 

Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha 

on 07948 191093 or anxietymanagementnottm@gmail.com 

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 - 

Nottingham’s first 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 of the month 7pm 

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

Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 

5757 1pm - 4pm 

Breathe Easy - a support network for people with a 

respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The 

Nottingham North Branch welcomes people from Arnold, 

Gedling, Carlton, Mapperley & Sherwood areas. We meet 

the 2nd Thurs each month at St Georges Comm Centre, 

Victoria St, Netherfield at 1.30pm. Further info: Jim Bennett 

847 7639. 

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 

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 

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. 

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

Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more info call 07930 

713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk 

Connecting Families - for family matters. We are 

passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through 

courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott 

for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@ 

connectingfamilies.co.uk 

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 info. 

Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also 

one to one meetings available (limited spaces). To find out 

more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 

083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com 


Debt Help & Advice - the Debt Advice Network is a reg. 

charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-to-face 

advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local 

counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 

07973 113 882 

Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone 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. 

First steps - eating disorders in student 

services (ediss) - providing support to students, staff 

& alumni at both University of Nottingham & Nottingham 

Trent University struggling with their relationship with food 

& associated mental health difficulties. For further info 

contact: info@firststepsed.co.uk, to make a referral visit: 

www.firststepsed.co.uk 

Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people 

into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers 

to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. 

confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or 

email: eve@frameworkha.org 

Free Drop in Cafe - feeling lonely or isolated, that no one 

understands what you’re going through or would you just like 

to sit down with a cup of tea or coffee and chat? Then come 

and join us on the first Fri monthly: 9.30am to 11.30am. At 

Our Lady & St Edward’s Church, The Old Friary, Gordon Rd, 

Thorneywood, Nottingham, NG3 2LG. All are welcome. 

FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton 

every Tues: 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family 

resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential 

free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: 

lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk 

friends for life deep (nottm) - self help group for 

people living with dementia. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly, 

10.30am-12.30pm at Westdale Lane Baptist Church, 

Mapperley. For more info contact Cynthia on 07807 446602 

or cynthia16@virginmedia.com 

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 

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) 

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 and Hyson 

Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733 

Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for 

people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet 

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

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

Loss of someone to suicide? - 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 

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. 

MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in 

meeting, 2nd Wed every month at Brookfields Garden 

Centre, Mapperley Plains: 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet in the rear of 

the cafe. An informal event with a friendly group of people 

affected by MS inc. carers & family. No charge, no need to 

book. Just turn up or call Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582 

Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together 

with their carers, welcome. Meet 2nd Wed monthly, 1pm- 

3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off 

Mansfield Rd), Sherwood. For more info call Pauline: 01332 

810366 or Alan: 01159 262232 

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia - 

MESH (M.E.Self Help) is a self help group for people with 

ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers. For more info 

search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/Fibromyalgia) on 

Facebook or email: meshnottingham@gmail.com 

Marie Curie Helper service - FREE of charge to people 

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

our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering 

companionship & support tailored to their needs. To request 

the service, call 0845 304 8730 or e: nottshelper@mariecurie. 

org.uk Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info. 


MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21 Main 

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

common and variable muscular ystrophy 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 us at Nottingham 

City Hospital between 7 & 9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other 

month. Partners welcome. For further info call Self Help 

Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.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 who have shared similar 

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

Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 

8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com 

Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit 

service providing high quality affordable counselling 

for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. 

Accredited services include individual, couples & employer 

assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 

1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. 

Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 

9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. 

Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help 

Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For 

more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368 

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 

Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of 

Mental Health services in Notts. & their carers. Gateway 

Drop In, for mutual support, info, occasional outings 

and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) 

every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info email: mail@ 

nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help 

Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or 

visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.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 Self Help Group for People who 

Stammer - meet alternate Tues at Sherwood Community 

Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177. 

Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf 

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

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

hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 0516, 

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

Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing and 

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

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

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

adults especially those who may not ordinarily join a choir & 

singing ability not essential! Phone Theo on: 07752536426 

or email: theo.stickley@gmail.com 

Over The Rainbow - support 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 and support if you have been diagnosed 

with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first 

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

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

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, 

relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples 

counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 

0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. 

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 Sun beginning at The Bridge Sandwich 

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

Maisie Cropley on 07717 007023 for more details 

SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control 

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

meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat 

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

meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or 

contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 

1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk 

Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles 

disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should 

not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT 

it to the police on 101. 

The Wolfpack Project - a Nottingham based support 

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

to help reduce loneliness & social isolation through our 

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

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

thewolfpackproject.org.uk 

Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society. 

Every Thurs: 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community Centre. 

£2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome. 

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 

Like Walking? 

Join us for walks 

around the area 

Nottinghamshire Footpaths 

Preservation Society 

You’ll find our walks programme at: 

www.nottsfps.org.uk 

TITHE GREEN NATURAL BURIAL GROUND 

“A meadow and woodland for remembrance in Sherwood Forest in the 

County of Nottinghamshire” 

9 miles north of Notts City Centre | Salterford Lane, Calverton. NG14 6NZ 

Member of the Association of Natural Burial Grounds 

Tel 01623 882210 (Op 2) or 07800 635037 

E: burialground@oxtonestate.com | www.woodlandburialoxton.co.uk 

“Best Burial Ground in the UK 2018” 


Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Mon (except 

Bank Holidays) 10-12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from 

bump to sitting babies only. Small play area with baby toys. 

Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. 

FREE admission. Contact 0115 960 7541 for more details. 

Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club – Sat: 5pm - 

6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info 

call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck. 

com 

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1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls 

Association- Every Mon (term time): 5.30pm - 7.30pm. 

Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s 

Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. 

Contact: bbga@standrewsnottm.org.uk or 0115 912 0098 

4th Nottingham Girls’ Brigade - every Fri (term time) 

- 6pm - 9.15pm (varying times for different ages). Open to all 

girls Foundation 2 to 18+. At Westdale Lane Baptist Church, 

Mapperley. Contact: 4thNottmgb@gmail.com or call 07833 

296442 

Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DX. 

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

sports, adventure training, DofE, BTECs & more. Tel: 0115 

940 4308 

Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: 

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

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

visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or 

tel: 0115 9837645 

Absolute Triathlon Club - expert swim, bike & 

run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet 

Thurs 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure 

Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www. 

absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more info. 

Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities 

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

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

ww.2418atc.org 

dales music & drama group – fun, family-friendly 

stage show of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits’, adapted for stage 

by David Wood. Fri 12 June 7.15pm & Sat 13 June 10.30am 

& 2.30pm. £6, £4.50 (U16s). Dales URC, Parkdale Rd, NG3 

7GN. tickets@thedalesurc.co.uk or 03300 433001 

Forest Kids Nottingham - every Fri: 10am - 12 noon at 

Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the Mansfield Road gates 

for nature activities, games and general mucking about in 

the fresh air. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ 

forestkidsnotts or email: forestkidsnotts@gmail.com 

Foxhill Evangelical Church Mums & Toddlers 

Group - every Tues: 9.30am - 11.30am (term time). £2 per 

family. Newborn to 3½yrs. All welcome. 

Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for 

children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families 

welcome, with places available now. 15 mths group; parents 

& toddlers welcome. Weds 1-3pm £3.Please contact Melanie 

Saunders on 07971 382837 for more info. 

Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket 

sessions for 7-11 yrs, along with hardball teams for 11-15yrs. 

Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. 

Haywood Road Pre-School, Mapperley - early 

years childcare & education for children 2yrs to school age. 

Morning & full day sessions Mon-Fri (term-time). OFSTED 

rated good. For more info or to arrange a visit call 07981 

050338 

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

is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated 

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

getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more! 

Iona School Toddler Group - a gentle & supportive 

session for parents/carers and their little ones. Tues & Wed 

9.30am - 11.30am (term time) at Iona School, 310 Sneinton 

Dale. Call 0115 941 5295 or www.theionaschool.org.uk. We 

are a registered charity. 


Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group - a fun & friendly 

group for babies and pre-schoolers. Mon: 10.30am-12.30pm 

(term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 

3 Thackeray’s Lane,NG5 4HT. £3.50 per family. e: little. 

lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/ 

littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5 

Mapperley Junior Netball Club - Are you in year 7, 

8 & 9 and love netball? New junior netball club. Mon 6pm 

- 7pm at Carlton Le Willows Academy, Wood Lane, NG4 

4AA (Indoor). £2 per session. Coach led. Contact Sarah - 

sarahhumphrey@btinternet.com 

Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, NG2 4DP. T: 

0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk 

http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm. 

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club – outdoor at 

Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 

8UN. Mondays & Fridays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, April - October. 

Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. 

Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? 

NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, 

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

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

Tiny Talk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Classes 

- our fun, singing and signing classes are now being 

delivered online through private Facebook groups. We’re 

still teaching you and your little one’s all you need to know 

for them to communicate before they can talk whilst helping 

with their developing speech and language as they get older. 

Join us live for an interactive class of learning in the comfort 

of your home whilst making new friends. Suitable from birth 

to 3 1/2 years (older siblings welcome too!). 

Visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/claireba 

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0115 953 2627 

Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham 

Youth Choir - choirs for 7-21yrs. Rehearsals: Tues (term 

time) 6.15pm-7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm 

(Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more 

info: 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 Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time), 

9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Hall, Woodborough Rd. 

Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131. 

St Jude’s Youth Club - Wed, 6-8pm (term time) for 11-16 

yrs. 50p entry. For details visit www.stjudesyouth.org.uk 

Tiddlywinks - church run parent & toddler group. Bible 

stories, crafts, singing & free play. A friendly place for 

U5s. Wed (term time) 10am - 11.15am at St Mark’s Church, 

Woodthorpe. Call Jackie on 07305 073898 for more info. 


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Time flies. It’s a cliche but it appears to be 

pretty true. It feels like only yesterday that we 

became parents and suddenly my oldest is 

about to go to high school. We’ve got used to 

being together as a family unit since April as 

we’ve pretty much followed the COVID advice, 

and now that things have relaxed somewhat 

we’re able to get out much more. Which in turn 

means that our son can escape with his mates. 

The plan this year was to get him increasing 

independence ahead of going to high school 

but the pandemic put an end to all that. He’s 

managed to stay in touch with friends as there 

is infinitely more technology than when I was a 

lad (ie. he’s got Fortnite). But it’s only recently 

that he’s started to be able to physically get 

out and see everyone. And it’s great for us as 

parents, as we get a bit of a break, but also a bit 

scary as he’s off into the wider world. 

Don’t get me wrong, he’s staying pretty local. 

He’s not heading into the inner city and we’ve 

done all the usual checks (such as triangulating 

with other parents to check our kids really are 

hanging out with who they say they are). The 

good news is that as much as we trust our son 

we have the ability to check exactly where he 

is due to his love of his phone. And here’s a 

sneaky trick for all parents, insisting they take 

their phones with them means you can track 

their movements. It’s brilliant, my wife and I 

have basically turned into Big Brother. I can’t 

wait for the day when he tells us he’s at location 

X and we can reveal that we know he’s at 

location Y. That’s the sort of situation I will look 

forward to him trying to explain his way out of 

(“I think there must be something wrong with 

your phone Dad”). Having said that, even at 

his age he’s much more tech-savvy than his 

parents so I’m sure we can’t can’t rely on this 

for long. 

Whenever he gets home he rarely goes into 

detail about what he’s been up to. I think it’s 

mostly a combination of kicking a football, 

talking about Fortnite and playing on park 

equipment. Not really much different from 

when I was a lad. Back in those days we 

kicked a football about, talked about the latest 

Commodore 64 game and hung out on the 

swings. As my mum worked full time we were 

generally encouraged to go and hang out 

with our friends in the summer, either at their 

house or outside somewhere. As I grew up on 

the Isle of Wight this was rarely dangerous. The 

worst we did was spend a few weeks playing 

on a building site completely unaware of the 

dangers. I had an entire summer holiday where 

a friend and I recreated a complete football 

World Cup in Subbuteo (for the record Wales 

beat Brazil 5-2 in the final with an Ian Rush hattrick). 

But we generally hung out on our bikes, 

wasted loads of time and spent our minimal 

amounts of pocket money on sweets and 

computer games. 

And it’s easy to look back on those times as 

golden years as they were our first taste of 

freedom from the family unit which is exactly 

what my son is experiencing now. So while it 

does scare us as parents that we have to let him 

go into the big world (especially after so many 

months of not being out), we know that it’s 

going to help him grow and gain confidence. 

And to be honest, when 

he’s out it means I can 

finally get some practise 

on Fortnite myself! 

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

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Shower Doctor UK 36 

Sliding Door Wardrobes 5 

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AKJ Contracts 60 

Arnold Building & Roofing 50 

Carlton & Gedling Builders 59 

Core Building Sevices 53 

John White Builders 63 

Nott’ham Building & Roofing54 

Notts Building & Roofing Ltd49 

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MinorOak Co-working 31 

RS Media 31 

Chimney Sweeps 

Anderson Sweep 36 

Homesweep 50 

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Sola Computer Solutions 32 

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AquaBlast UK Ltd 67 

Chewings Services 58 

Derwent Cleaning 60 

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ADK Drains Ltd 54 

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DElectrix 65 

Doctor Electrical 55 

Electrical Services 52 

Perkins & Son 51 

Estate/Letting Agents 

DMW Property 9 

Smooth Moves 45 

Fencing/Gates 

360 Fencing 59 

Beechdale Fencing Ltd 40 

Best Fencing 33 

F Martin Ltd 54 

Fencing Express 51 

Fitness Services 

Gedling Borough Council 19 

Flooring/Carpets 

Brightwood Flooring 63 

Kings Carpets 35 

The Big Red Carpet Co. 37 

The Little Carpet Co. 3 

Foot Health 

Porchester Foot Care 18 

The Foot Clinic 18 

Funeral Services 

Notts Funeral Service 75 

Tithe Green Burial Ground 81 

Garage Doors/Repairs 

Garolla Roller Shutters 69 

JB Doors Ltd 46 

Garage Services 

Gedling Garage 57 

Garden Buildings 

Arctic Cabins 71 

Garden Retail 

Hilltop Nurseries 64 

Garden Services 

DF Garden & Property 43 

Gardener V 39 

Heatherview Landscapes 55 

Littlegreen Landscapes 34 

RKM Garden Care 63 

Sam Burns Gardening 61 

Summerfields Landscapes33 

Walkerscapes Ltd 36 

Groundwork Services 

B & P Paving 45 

Best Drives at Best Prices 65 

James Joseph 59 

Next Generation 88 

Gutter Cleaning 

T.Hope Gutter Cleaning 66 

Hair & Beauty 

Angels Twelve 17 

Handyman Services 

Jason Craddock 50 

Man About the House 58 

PAC Property Maint. 68 

Hot Tubs 

Hydropool Midlands 41 

Joinery/Timberwork 

Beecrofts Joinery 50 

DD Joinery & Property 54 

Mike Thompson 37 

Locksmiths/Key Services 

Halls Locksmith 66 

Loft Conversions/Ladders 

More Than Loft Ladders 67 

Skyline Lofts 55 

Mobility Aids 

The Lifestyle Centre 73 

Priority Stairlifts Limited 77 

Painting & Decorating 

Chris Decorating Services 39 

Glen Birch 34 

James P & D 51 

Mike Conrad Decorating 58 

Paul Tinsley Decorating 49 

Phil & Co Nottingham 52 

Phil Sargeant 60 

Waters Colours 36 

Pest Control 

Expel Pest 65 

MW Pest Control 54 

Pet Services 

Pet Cremation Service 11 

Plastering Services 

CJ Plastering 51 

GM Plastering 54 

Matt The Plasterer 52 

Richard Brooks Plastering 58 

Plumbing & Heating 

CDM Plumbing & Heating 49 

G7 Mechanical Ltd 37 

MS Waterworks Ltd 59 

P Byrne Plumbing 61 

Sayer P & H 39 

Tony Jones P & H 65 

Woodthorpe P & H 43 

Private Tutors 

Karen Macduff 83 

Removals/Man & Van 

A1 Removals 36 

ACS Removals 33 

Restaurants/Takeaways 

Larwood & Voce 13 

Nissi Gourmet Burgers 1 

Roofing Services 

365 Scaffolding Ltd 61 

Canterbury’s 70 

D & S Roofing 64 

DMI Roofing & Property 43 

Ernhale Roofing 63 

Just Roofs Nottingham 53 

NG Roofing Services 39 

Premier Roofing Solutions 66 

Proudlove Roofing 68 

Schools 

Pinewood Infants School 4 

Solicitors/Legal Services 

ALH Legal 77 

Solid Fuel 

Fernwood Fuels Ltd 7 

Tilers/Tile Retailers 

Grout & About 52 

Tree Services 

Anderson Trees & Gardens52 

Charnwood Trees 69 

Tindle Tree Care 46 

Woodthorpe Tree Services50 

WRS Tree Services Ltd 33 

Venues/Days Out 

Go Ape 21 

Watch Repairs 

McGoldrick Watch Repairs 53 

Windows/Doors/Conservatories 

A & M Windows 60 

Fixaglaze 34 

K & A Installations 58 

KLG Rutland 8 

Leivers & Millership 68 

True Window & Glass 2 

We Fix Windows 46

YOUR LOCAL 

BEAT TEAMS 

CARLTON & PORCHESTER 

Neighbourhood Policing Insp. 

Inspector Chris Pearson 

Neighbourhood Policing Sgt 

Sgt 2706 Mike Ebbins 

Team no: 101 Ext: 318 9722 

PC 2139 Catherine Flint 

Phone: 101 Ext: 310 2139 

PCSO 4701 Lucy Smith 

Phone: 101 Ext: 310 4701 

PCSO 4741 Keith Crowhurst 

Phone: 101 Ext: 310 4741 

MAPPERLEY & WELLS 

Neighbourhood Policing Insp. 

Inspector James Walker 

Neighbourhood Policing Sgt 

Sgt 2112 Paul Ferguson 

Team no: 101 Ext: 318 0950 

PC 2744 Brian Dacunha 

Phone: 07792 437358 

PCSO 7404 Stuart Webb 

Phone: 07595 074162 

PCSO 4943 James Hrycaj 

Phone: 07788 038759 

PCSO 4518 Casey Ellis 

CPO 4240 David Aitken 

Ext: 318 0950 

Find your Safer Neighbourhoods 

team by entering your postcode 

on the homepage of 

www.nottinghamshire.police.uk 

from your local neighbourhood policing inspector, 

Chris Pearson.... 

Another busy month for the team 

here at Gedling and I’ve a few 

updates to pass on. 

Licensed Premises 

Firstly, a lot of work went into the 

reopening of licensed premises 

across the Gedling Borough. The 

team were supported by police/ 

council licensing colleagues and 

Gedling CCTV to ensure a safe 

reopening. Going forward we will be 

carrying out regular visits to licensed 

premises to ensure that these are 

operated as safely as possible and in 

line with the government guidelines. 

Our approach to the COVID-19 

regulations remains one of Engage, 

Explain and Encourage with any 

enforcement being the last resort. 

Policing Priorities 

In other news the Neighbourhood 

Policing team and Operation Reacher 

have continued to work together 

to address local priorities. Our 

engagement with the public has been 

ongoing using platforms such as 

Facebook or Twitter and I’m pleased 

that we have been able to address 

some of their concerns around drug 

use and supply with a number of 

warrants carried out over the last 

month. Whilst there is still a lot to do 

there have been some great results. 

On 21st July I joined the Gedling 

South team and local councillors 

for a walk around Netherfield. We 

spoke with members of the local 

community about ‘Operation Thistle’ 

which is our response to drug dealing 

in the area and delivered letters to 

residents in order to raise awareness 

of our work and the ‘Crimestoppers’ 

charity. Drug use and dealing will 

remain a priority going forward as I 

know that this has a huge impact on 

the local community. 

The Crimestoppers charity is also 

available and information can be 

submitted via telephone or online. 

Further details can be found here at 

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ 

Operation Reacher 

In other news Operation Reacher 

continues to gather momentum. The 

team have now taken delivery of their 

new vehicle which has been fitted 

with the latest ANPR (automatic 

number plate reading) equipment 

which has been funded through local 

partnerships. In terms of success the 

team have now seized over £37,000 

in suspected criminal money. 

Along with this they have arrested 

or interviewed 56 suspects and 

seized 38 vehicles. On top of that 

17 warrants and 50 drug seizures 

also means that a significant impact 

is being made into criminality in 

Gedling and the surrounding area. 

The team are planning a number 

of socially distanced engagement 

events in the near future and we will 

share details on our social media 

pages once details are confirmed. 

Details around our local policing 

priorities and monthly updates can 

be found on our website at https:// 

www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/ 

priority/gedling-priorities 

That’s all for this month, 

Take Care 

Chris

NG3 Sept/Oct 2020

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