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<strong>April</strong>/<strong>May</strong> <strong>2021</strong>2<br />
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Welcome<br />
Welcome to our 15 year anniversary edition.<br />
Can you believe it??? FIFTEEN YEARS and still<br />
going strong. As a thank you to all our lovely<br />
readers we have an amazing fifteen prize<br />
giveaway inside. Top prize is a £100 voucher!!<br />
There are more great prizes to win from our<br />
friends at Floralands Garden Centre who have<br />
kindly donated two £50 vouchers for this<br />
month’s competition. Imagine what you could<br />
do with that!<br />
Here at NG HQ we love a challenge, so when<br />
Rehana from Rajah Foods offered to share<br />
some of her favourite recipes with us, we<br />
jumped at the chance to cook them - and of<br />
course we have shared them with you this<br />
month.<br />
If a takeaway is more up your street then why<br />
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Happy reading<br />
Ali , Cat & Sarah<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email:<br />
sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
You can read this magazine online at: ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Contents<br />
Eat, drink and be merry 15<br />
Recipe pages 16-17<br />
A helping hand when you need it 18<br />
Helping Hand group directory 22-25<br />
Home and garden 26<br />
For sale 42<br />
Safer neighbourhoods 50<br />
Pets and their people 62<br />
Looking good, feeling great 64<br />
Kids - Learn and play 68<br />
Crossword puzzle 69<br />
Kids diary 70-71<br />
Free time and what to do with it 72<br />
Community diary 72-76<br />
Sudoku puzzle 76<br />
Music roundup 77<br />
Useful information 78<br />
Puzzle solutions 78<br />
Index/List of advertisers 79<br />
/ngmagazines<br />
/ngmagazines<br />
The views expressed in articles and advertisements published in<br />
this edition of the magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the<br />
publisher.<br />
Whilst every effort is taken to ensure accuracy in the publication, we<br />
cannot accept any responsibility for any error or omissions that may<br />
have occurred, or any consequence arising from this publication.<br />
All facts, figures and contact details are correct to the best of our<br />
knowledge at the time of going to press.<br />
ng magazines is the trading name of AliCat Ltd, 5a Stanhope Crescent,<br />
Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7AZ. Registered in England 6520618.<br />
© ng magazines 2019.<br />
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“Then put your warm little hand in mine,<br />
There ain’t no hill or mountain we can’t climb<br />
Babe, I got you babe”...Groundhog Day, or that’s<br />
how it felt to be back in lockdown again.<br />
When I wrote my first lockdown article, I said I<br />
hoped that by the time it had gone to print, we<br />
would be back to “normal”. Sadly, that didn’t quite<br />
pan out. Thankfully there is now light at the end<br />
of the tunnel so hopefully this will be my last<br />
lockdown update…<br />
Uni-boy is back. Again. Back in his old room (pig<br />
sty), rent free. Not that I’m bitter. I love the mess.<br />
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that litter the kitchen floor directly under the treat<br />
cupboard that he, allegedly, never goes in. The<br />
endless yogurt pot scraping.<br />
At least now he has learnt to cook and pretty<br />
much feeds himself. Just after he moved back<br />
in, there was a shout from the kitchen and I went<br />
rushing in – what’s up? “I’ve left my Bircher pot<br />
in Loughborough.” There was silence while we<br />
processed this remark and he realised how poncey<br />
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Youngest son is trying to get a part time job (about<br />
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During lockdown no.1 I shared the horrific images<br />
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One good thing to have emerged from being locked<br />
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quickly won’t it?? If I am really pushing the boat out,<br />
I will put my best Christmas PJ’s on for the weekend<br />
and float around my gleaming house smugly<br />
sipping prosecco. You’ve got to get your kicks<br />
somehow, right?<br />
Lockdown, you have a lot to answer for.<br />
© Ali Wale
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 11
Wow…15 years…where did that go? Always working<br />
on the month ahead means that time flies even more<br />
quickly.<br />
We are super proud to be celebrating our 15 year anniversary. As a<br />
thank you, lovely readers, we have an amazing competition to win<br />
fifteen great prizes. But our biggest thank you goes to our wonderful,<br />
loyal advertisers. Let’s raise a glass and toast to the next fifteen years.<br />
Three advertisers have been with us right from the start so we<br />
wanted to share our celebrations with them and give them each a<br />
gift. This is what they have to say about their time with us:<br />
“Highly<br />
recommend,<br />
always nice and<br />
friendly, best form<br />
of advertising I<br />
have ever done. They<br />
beat all other forms I have tried.<br />
That’s why I’ve stayed with them for<br />
all these years.<br />
Here’s to many more!”<br />
Mark Maggs from All Weathers Plumbing<br />
“The first person<br />
to call me from<br />
my advert in<br />
the mag back<br />
in 2006 is still<br />
a customer of mine<br />
now! The mags have always been spot<br />
on and in the early days I did advertise<br />
elsewhere but soon realised that I didn’t<br />
need to.”<br />
Andy Crowly from AKJ Contracts<br />
“I have been advertising with NG Magazines for 15 years! The<br />
team are really helpful and put in a lot of support for promoting<br />
my business.”<br />
Farooq Younis from Spice Takeaway<br />
Join us in our 15th year and get 15% off any advertising<br />
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We have teamed up with<br />
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To be in with a chance<br />
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Deadline<br />
30th June <strong>2021</strong><br />
Send your answer, name, address,<br />
tel no and email on a<br />
postcard to: 15 for 15 comp,<br />
ng magazines,<br />
5a Stanhope Crescent,<br />
Arnold, Nottingham,<br />
NG5 7AZ<br />
So what does 15 years at ng magazines actually look like?<br />
Here’s a timeline of our major achievements:<br />
March 2006<br />
ng mags<br />
started over a<br />
coffee at Ali’s<br />
house<br />
<strong>May</strong> 2006<br />
ng5 Arnold<br />
5,000 copies<br />
are delivered<br />
Feb 2007<br />
ng5 Arnold<br />
became a<br />
bi-monthly<br />
15,000 mag<br />
March 2007<br />
The first office:<br />
Sherwood<br />
Business<br />
Centre<br />
July/Aug 2007<br />
Launch of ng3<br />
» » » » »<br />
»<br />
Nov 2009<br />
Launch of<br />
ng15<br />
»<br />
»<br />
Dec 2011<br />
Launch of<br />
ng16<br />
What comes<br />
next for<br />
ng<br />
magazines<br />
???<br />
Aug 2008<br />
Sarah joins the<br />
team<br />
»<br />
»<br />
Nov 2012<br />
Launch of<br />
ng14<br />
June 2020<br />
We take back<br />
the distribution<br />
in house<br />
July 2008<br />
Moved to<br />
Goodwood<br />
Avenue in<br />
Arnold<br />
»<br />
»<br />
June 2013<br />
Moved to 5a<br />
Stanhope<br />
Crescent<br />
<strong>May</strong> 2020<br />
Next door<br />
becomes ours:<br />
3 Stanhope<br />
Crescent<br />
March 2008<br />
Became<br />
a Limited<br />
Company<br />
»<br />
Nov 2014<br />
Francine joins<br />
the team<br />
»<br />
Nov 2019<br />
Launch of ng4<br />
Jan/Feb 2008<br />
Launch of ng5<br />
Sherwood<br />
»<br />
Nov 2014<br />
Launch of ng8<br />
»<br />
Oct 2015<br />
Launch of ng2<br />
» »<br />
»<br />
»<br />
»<br />
»<br />
»
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and nibbles. And if you are<br />
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right you can also buy fresh,<br />
homemade samosas and<br />
pakora. But you have to be<br />
quick. The minute they arrive<br />
they are snapped up.<br />
Apart from the fact that the<br />
produce is really great value<br />
and fantastic quality, buying<br />
local has never been so<br />
important and Rajah now also<br />
offer a delivery service.<br />
Owner and all-round lovely<br />
lady, Rehana was delighted<br />
to share three of her favourite<br />
recipes with us this month.<br />
They are all delicious and<br />
easy to cook and you can<br />
get everything you need from<br />
Rajah Foods. Just a note<br />
about the recipes – Rehana<br />
uses a normal cup as a<br />
measure. I used a small mug<br />
for the lentils and Sarah used<br />
an American cup measure<br />
for the bhajis. As long as you<br />
use the same cup for all parts<br />
of the recipe you won’t go<br />
far wrong.<br />
Ali Wale<br />
Rajah Foods – 325 Hucknall Road, Sherwood, NG5 1FJ<br />
Open Mon-Sat 8am-7pm and Sun 9am – 6pm • Tel: 0115 960 3030
Tadka Dal<br />
(Red Lentil Soup)<br />
PART ONE<br />
1 cup – red lentils<br />
½ medium onion – diced<br />
1 medium tomato – diced<br />
1 tsp turmeric<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp ginger paste<br />
1 tsp garlic paste<br />
1 tsp chilli powder (optional)<br />
3 whole green chillies<br />
2 x bay leaves<br />
3 dessert spoons sunfl ower oil<br />
PART TWO<br />
½ medium onion – diced<br />
65g butter<br />
1 tsp cumin seeds<br />
5 x garlic cloves – crushed<br />
Fresh coriander<br />
Method<br />
Wash lentils and place in a large<br />
saucepan with 2 cups of boiling<br />
water (if you want a thick dal) or<br />
4 cups (if you want a soup).<br />
Add salt, turmeric, garlic and<br />
ginger pastes, oil, bay leaves<br />
and whole chillies. Add the<br />
tomato and onion and cook on a<br />
medium heat for 12-15 mins with<br />
the lid on, stirring occasionally.<br />
If you are making dal you should<br />
have a thick, custardy texture.<br />
If making soup it will be much<br />
runnier but the lentils should still<br />
be cooked. Then set aside.<br />
In a separate frying pan,<br />
melt the butter. Add diced<br />
onion, cumin and garlic and<br />
cook gently until the onion is<br />
caramelised and golden. Add<br />
this mixture to the lentils and<br />
mix. Simmer for a further 5<br />
mins and garnish with chopped<br />
coriander.<br />
Delicious served with nan<br />
bread and yogurt or as part of a<br />
bigger meal.<br />
Onion Bhaji<br />
PART ONE<br />
4 x medium onion - sliced (not<br />
too thin/not too thick)<br />
1 x large potato - cut into very<br />
thin match sticks<br />
2 x finely chopped green<br />
chillies<br />
One handfull of chopped<br />
coriander<br />
One handfull chopped<br />
spinach<br />
1 heaped tsp ginger paste<br />
1 heaped tsp garlic paste<br />
2 tsp fenugreek seeds<br />
4 tsp curry powder<br />
1 tsp turmeric<br />
1 tsp ground coriander<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
1 tsp whole cumin seeds<br />
PART TWO<br />
4 x eggs (substitute for water<br />
for vegans)<br />
2 tsp salt<br />
2 cups of gram flour<br />
vegetable oil to fry (about<br />
500ml)<br />
Method<br />
Using your hands (with a<br />
disposable glove), mix all the<br />
ingredients from part one for<br />
3- 5 minutes until vegetables<br />
are all covered with spices.<br />
Add the eggs (or water) and<br />
mix for 3-4 minutes. Add the<br />
salt and mix. Add the gram<br />
flour and mix well until you<br />
get a sticky texture. Heat the<br />
oil in a pan (we used a deep<br />
frying pan). Wet your hands<br />
with some water and mould<br />
into golf ball size circles (do<br />
not squash the mix or the<br />
inside will become soggy) and<br />
place carefully into the oil.<br />
Reduce the heat if the oil gets<br />
too hot. You need the bhaji to<br />
cook inside as well. Crisp on<br />
a medium/low heat for 5 to 8<br />
minutes, until golden brown.<br />
Tandoori<br />
Chicken<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp turmeric<br />
1 tsp chilli powder<br />
1 tsp ground coriander<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
½ tsp garam masala<br />
2 tsp garlic paste<br />
2 tsp ginger paste<br />
1 heaped tbsp tomato puree<br />
Juice of 1 x lemon<br />
8 tsp Pataks tikka spice<br />
marinade<br />
5 tbsp vegetable oil<br />
2 heaped tbsp plain yogurt<br />
900g-1400g chicken (wings or<br />
boneless thighs or breast)<br />
Method<br />
Mix all the ingredients (apart<br />
from the chicken) together in<br />
a bowl to form a paste. Mix<br />
the chicken into the paste.<br />
Leave to marinade for at least<br />
2 hours (overnight is best).<br />
When ready to cook, place<br />
under the grill, turning half<br />
way through until the chicken<br />
is fully cooked. This would<br />
also be delicious on a BBQ.<br />
We served with a yogurt and<br />
mint dip and salad.
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We offer an affordable, inclusive funeral with three<br />
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are you autistic?<br />
by Autistic Nottingham<br />
Autistic people communicate<br />
differently to the general<br />
population and have different<br />
motivations and expectations<br />
when interacting socially.<br />
We experience our environment differently: we may be<br />
over- or under-sensitive to noise, light, taste, smells,<br />
touch, proprioception and pain. We are also experts in<br />
the things that interest us, the value of which others<br />
may not comprehend.<br />
However, the rest of the world doesn’t seem to understand<br />
or appreciate this, so autistic people think that they are<br />
either not trying hard enough to integrate or they are<br />
failures. We become distressed with having to put up with<br />
all the sensory clamour in order to succeed in achieving our<br />
goals. We feel frustrated that we can’t give enough time for<br />
our interests because it seems everybody else’s priorities<br />
are more important than our own.<br />
We don’t get any support until we become a problem:<br />
children with noticeable learning disabilities or<br />
difficulties; adolescents with ‘challenging behaviours’;<br />
adults with mental health or social problems.<br />
Autistic Nottingham is run by autistic people. We<br />
provide advocacy, support and connection for adults<br />
who are struggling to find appropriate help when dealing<br />
with public services that others take for granted. Our<br />
advocacy team are skilled in ensuring that you are<br />
taken seriously by gatekeepers to support services.<br />
We provide a support network for those who may feel<br />
judged by others for needing support in what everybody<br />
else seems to cope with naturally. We also offer<br />
opportunities to meet and socialise with other autistic<br />
adults in a way that autistic adults prefer and enjoy.<br />
Contact us at info@autisticnottingham.org, on 0115<br />
888 3223 or visit us at www.autisticnottingham.org<br />
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my journey is your journey<br />
by My Journey - CIC (Community Interest Company)<br />
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As our CIC is completely not for profit and as there<br />
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us will contribute to local communities by both<br />
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Group directory - please note due to covid-19 groups may not be<br />
running as normal If you run a support group or organisation and want<br />
people to know about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or<br />
charity groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following<br />
the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.<br />
For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk<br />
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd<br />
Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call<br />
0115 982 2573 for more info.<br />
Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly.<br />
Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering<br />
adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption<br />
team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office,<br />
7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, <strong>NG2</strong> 5FR. For more info visit<br />
www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811<br />
Al_Anon - family group who meet twice weekly to give<br />
support to family & friends who have or are living with the<br />
stress of alcoholics. Meetings take place at 25 Clarendon<br />
St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For<br />
more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm -<br />
6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.<br />
Allsorts - do you have physical or sensory disabilities?<br />
Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with<br />
like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email:<br />
allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk<br />
Anxiety management group - meet first & third<br />
Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community<br />
Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha<br />
on 07948 191093 or anxietymanagementnottm@gmail.com<br />
arthritis action nottingham group - an opportunity<br />
for people with arthritis to talk to others & share tips for<br />
managing their arthritis. Currently meetings are online. Next<br />
dates: East Midlands groups - 2nd March @ 2pm. Midlands<br />
evening groups - 1st March @ 6pm. For joining details see:<br />
www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events<br />
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - for those<br />
who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery.<br />
Carers, friends and family welcome. Meet 2nd Tues monthly<br />
7pm - 9pm at Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory<br />
Boulevard, NG7 6BE. For more info: 0754 621 5757 1-4pm.<br />
cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/<br />
or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across<br />
Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from<br />
their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https://<br />
centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this.<br />
Connecting Families - we are passionate about<br />
parenting. Providing solutions through courses and<br />
personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for<br />
information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@<br />
connectingfamilies.co.uk<br />
Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering<br />
for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling<br />
acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75+<br />
by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties.<br />
Contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or<br />
email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.<br />
Debt Advice network - a registered charity offering free,<br />
impartial, professional, face-to face advice to people with<br />
debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@<br />
thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882<br />
First steps - eating disorders in student<br />
services (ediss) - providing support to students, staff<br />
& alumni at both University of Nottingham & Nottingham<br />
Trent University struggling with their relationship with food<br />
& associated mental health difficulties. For further info<br />
contact: info@firststepsed.co.uk, to make a referral visit:<br />
www.firststepsed.co.uk<br />
Framework’s EVE Works - helps unemployed people into<br />
work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments and<br />
training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800<br />
111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org<br />
FREE legal advice clinic - CORE centre, Calverton every<br />
Tues 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution<br />
lawyer and offers a min.45 min confidential free meeting. Call<br />
Lauren on 07990 806086 or e: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk<br />
Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have<br />
children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham<br />
group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL<br />
at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit:<br />
http://gateway-women.com<br />
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Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary<br />
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from<br />
2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac team<br />
for more info on: 0115 883 4733<br />
Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for<br />
people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet<br />
the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help<br />
Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661<br />
Loss of someone to suicide? - a self help support group<br />
for those who have experienced the suicide of a family<br />
member or someone close. For more info call 0115 911 1661<br />
(mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk<br />
Marie Curie Helper service - provided FREE of charge<br />
to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few<br />
hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in<br />
their homes offering tailored companionship & support. To<br />
request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@<br />
mariecurie.org.uk or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper<br />
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia -<br />
MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for<br />
people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers.<br />
For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/<br />
Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@<br />
gmail.com<br />
Memory Café - Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, 3rd Thurs<br />
monthly 1pm - 3.30pm. Friendly, informal & welcoming for<br />
anyone with dementia & their carers. For practical info &<br />
emotional support. For more info contact the Alzheimer’s<br />
Society, Castle Heights, 72 Maid Marion Way, NG1 6BJ. Call<br />
0115 934 3800/0115 934 3811 or e: nottsdass@alzheimers.<br />
org.uk. Free service. Free parking & refreshments available.<br />
MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in<br />
meeting, the 2nd Wednesday monthly at Brookfields Garden<br />
Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Informal event<br />
with a friendly group of people affected by MS including<br />
carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up<br />
or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582<br />
MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21<br />
Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic<br />
dystrophy is the most common and variable muscular<br />
dystrophy of adult life. Please call or email for more<br />
info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@mdsguk.org.<br />
wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org<br />
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people<br />
with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support,<br />
sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups,<br />
arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more<br />
info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.<br />
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help<br />
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For<br />
more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368<br />
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit<br />
service providing high quality affordable counselling for<br />
anyone 16+ in Notts. Accredited services include individual,<br />
couples & employer assistance counselling. For more info:<br />
0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.<br />
org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ.<br />
Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.<br />
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone<br />
affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who<br />
would like to meet with others who have shared similar<br />
experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood<br />
Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115<br />
8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com<br />
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal<br />
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely<br />
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We<br />
also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,<br />
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed<br />
events. For more info or support call 07942 678692.<br />
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if<br />
you are affected by prostate cancer and would like to talk<br />
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our<br />
group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7<br />
and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners<br />
always welcome. For further info either ring Self Help UK on<br />
0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk<br />
Nottingham Self Help Group for People who<br />
Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood<br />
Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.<br />
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy &<br />
Internal Pouch Support Group - a self help group for<br />
people with these medical conditions. For more information<br />
please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk<br />
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Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf<br />
social group every Monday 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes<br />
on Tuesdays (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for<br />
deaf/hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970<br />
0516, text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk<br />
Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of mental<br />
health services in Notts & their carers. Gateway Drop In,<br />
for mutual support, info, occasional outings and talks at St<br />
Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to<br />
3.30pm. For more info e: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com<br />
or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com<br />
Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - for<br />
anyone affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to<br />
enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting + buffet lunch 11am -<br />
1pm, 2nd Sat at Southwell. E: overtherainbowuk@gmail.com<br />
or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399<br />
Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support<br />
group, meet 3rd Wednesday monthly (except Jan & June)<br />
at St Judes Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE).<br />
Friendly, informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s.<br />
Come along for a chat, make friends, enjoy a regular<br />
programme of events inc. exercise classes, speakers,<br />
outings and lunches. We hope to offer something for<br />
everyone! To find out more email: parkinsonsnottingham@<br />
hotmail.co.uk or call 0808 108 8335<br />
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support<br />
Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed<br />
with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first<br />
Tues monthly - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3<br />
3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com<br />
Relate Nottinghamshire - offers family counselling,<br />
relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples<br />
counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel:<br />
0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.<br />
Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of<br />
the slowest runner, and provide a safe space to talk about<br />
mental health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at<br />
10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Maisie on 07717007023 for<br />
more details.<br />
Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport<br />
Scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys<br />
for appointments & social activities, for people who find it<br />
difficult to use public transport, taxis & with no access to a<br />
car. Volunteer drivers always needed. For more info call 0115<br />
969 9060 or email: transport@rushcliffecvs.org.uk<br />
Rushcliffe All Ears Group - are you affected by<br />
hearing loss, tinnitus or balance issues? 3rd Tues monthly at<br />
Epperstone Court, Epperstone Rd, <strong>NG2</strong> 7QR:10.30am - 12noon.<br />
Enjoy a cuppa & a chat. Speakers & outings, hearing aid<br />
maintenance by professional every 5 mths. For info or advice<br />
call Jennifer: 0115 981 4077 or email: jenniferletts@live.co.uk<br />
ot text/phone: 07746 168433 or Self Help UK: 0115 911 1661<br />
Rushcliffe Diabetes Support Group - do you have<br />
type 2 diabetes or have been recently diagnosed? Our self<br />
help group shares advice, information & experiences. We<br />
meet on 4th Wednesday monthly, 10.30am - 12.30pm at<br />
Edwalton Golf Centre, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AS.<br />
£2.50 per session. Tea & coffee inc. For more info call John<br />
Burnett on 07814 924670 or john_burnett64@hotmail.co.uk<br />
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control<br />
over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led<br />
meetings held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat<br />
mornings. For details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.<br />
uk/ or contact Self Help UK Information Line 0115 911 1661<br />
(Mon-Fri 9am-1pm) or e: info@selfhelp.org.uk<br />
Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles<br />
disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should<br />
not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT<br />
it to the police on 101.<br />
The Wolfpack Project - a Nottingham based support<br />
group reaching out to younger people & adults (16-50)<br />
to help reduce loneliness & social isolation through our<br />
Buddy Scheme (online, telephone and/or face-to-face).<br />
Contact: hello@thewolfpackproject.org.uk or visit www.<br />
thewolfpackproject.org.uk<br />
Trent Bridge Parkinson’s Cafe - where people living<br />
with Parkinson’s (inc. partners, carers, friends) meet in<br />
an informal setting for conversation, laughter, friendship<br />
& mutual support. Any age, any stage. 10am-12noon,<br />
last Tues every month (ex.Dec). Welbeck Banqueting<br />
Hall, Welbeck Rd, West Bridgford, <strong>NG2</strong> 7QW. Email:<br />
trentbridgeparkinsonscafe@gmail.com<br />
West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis<br />
- monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood.<br />
We support people with all types of arthritis & invite<br />
interesting & informative speakers to our meetings. We<br />
also organise day trips twice a year & join together for New<br />
Year lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 07743 557137 or<br />
lorrainesalt81@gmail.com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257<br />
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West Bridgford Shopmobility - a charity helping<br />
people with mobility problems to move easily around the<br />
shops & attractions of West Bridgford. Short-term hire<br />
scheme for scooters/wheelchairs also available. Call us on<br />
0115 981 5451, find us on Facebook or<br />
www.wbshopmobility.co.uk or visit us behind West<br />
Bridgford library on Mon, Wed & Fri.<br />
new forest book charity<br />
success<br />
by Fulwood End Media<br />
Need flyers delivering<br />
for your business?<br />
we can deliver up to 102,500 flyers<br />
from only £30 per 1000!!!<br />
Call 0115 926 9777<br />
A new Nottingham Forest book featuring ten City<br />
Ground legends has raised hundreds of pounds for<br />
the club’s Powerchair team.<br />
‘Talking Reds’ features chapters by Garibaldi greats<br />
including Steve Chettle, Bryan Roy, Mark Crossley and<br />
Chris Bart-Williams, telling their stories of life with the<br />
Tricky Trees.<br />
Copies have gone all over the world with some fans<br />
calling it ‘the best Forest book in years’.<br />
Author Keith Harrison, a football writer and Leader<br />
in Residence at the University of Central Lancashire,<br />
said: ‘It’s a great read for Forest fans, taking you right<br />
inside the dressing room for some of the biggest<br />
games in the club’s history.’<br />
10% of any profits from the book are going to<br />
Nottingham Forest Powerchair FC, who play in the<br />
Muscular Dystrophy UK Powerchair Championship<br />
and features players in powered wheelchairs, playing<br />
a skilful and fast-paced game of football.<br />
A spokesman for the club Matt Smith said: ‘We’re all<br />
chuffed by the book. It looks great and we’re really<br />
grateful for the donation.’<br />
Keith added: ‘We’ve had great support from the former<br />
players, so we’d like to thank everyone for their help.’<br />
The book is available on Amazon and also at a<br />
discounted launch price of £9.99 from:<br />
www.talkingredsbook.com<br />
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Have you considered your trees may<br />
need some maintenance from time to<br />
time. Are your trees maybe too tall?<br />
blocking light, unsafe or untidy?<br />
Or maybe you need to remove<br />
that stubborn stump.<br />
Do your hedges, Conifers or<br />
shrubs need trimming.<br />
With 30 years of experience working with<br />
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your local<br />
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Cloudy2Clear, A Family Run<br />
Service With A Smile.<br />
I think we can all agree that<br />
seeing the back of 2020 was a<br />
welcome event for each and<br />
every one of us, and we can<br />
now hopefully march into <strong>2021</strong><br />
with renewed positivity and<br />
optimism. One thing is for sure<br />
though, there have also been<br />
some heart warming positives<br />
that we can take out of last<br />
year. It has often been said that<br />
we can only really get to know<br />
one another and realise what<br />
is truly important in times of<br />
crisis. I think few would argue<br />
that in this case what has<br />
proven to be important is local<br />
community spirit and family.<br />
When talking to the Managing<br />
Director of Cloudy2Clear<br />
windows Richard Burke it<br />
became clear that these values<br />
have been held dear for a<br />
number of years. Since starting<br />
Have Your Windows<br />
Steamed Up?<br />
All glazing backed by our<br />
the business some years ago<br />
Cloudy2Clear have remained true<br />
to their core values of supporting<br />
the community by providing<br />
a service that saves the public<br />
money.<br />
The Cloudy2Clear service only<br />
requires the glass to be replaced<br />
and not the whole window once<br />
the unit has failed. Richard<br />
commented “Cloudy2Clear were<br />
able to assist our community<br />
through the last financial crisis<br />
in 2008 due to the savings that<br />
can be made in using our service.<br />
Unfortunately we might be going<br />
through something similar again<br />
soon and the public can rest<br />
assured that we will be there to<br />
help once again”.<br />
For a free quotation please call<br />
0800 61 21 118 or visit<br />
www.cloudy2clear.com<br />
Replace the pane, not the frame!<br />
“I really liked the fact<br />
that they were a<br />
family run business”<br />
Janet Beard<br />
Finance<br />
Options<br />
Available<br />
All C2C employees<br />
operate a strict social<br />
distancing policy.<br />
We are a<br />
Which?<br />
Trusted Trader<br />
Social distancing in operation<br />
Faulty locks, handles or hinges?<br />
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Love Your Home - Protect Your Windows - Save Money<br />
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Refresh, Restore, Recharge<br />
There is something utterly renewing and rejuvenating about<br />
Spring, and for this year in particular, that feeling is more<br />
significant than ever.<br />
After months of miserable lockdown and<br />
cold dreary weather, now is the time<br />
to spruce up our homes, embracing<br />
the sunlight and energy that<br />
comes with the new season.<br />
Who doesn’t love a Spring clean?<br />
It feels so good to get everything in order with a<br />
full clear out and a refreshening of our homes,<br />
from clearing counter tops to finally cleaning the<br />
microwave or defrosting the freezer.<br />
One magical cleaning agent I’ve recently discovered<br />
is white wine vinegar. Vinegar is a natural<br />
disinfectant making it not only cheap to use but also<br />
eco-friendly. It has the ability to dissolve mineral<br />
deposit, grease, dirt, grime and bacteria. To clean<br />
the inside of your kitchen cupboards simply use<br />
equal parts of warm water with white wine vinegar<br />
in a spray bottle. Spray inside the cupboards then<br />
wipe down with a clean cloth.<br />
Declutter<br />
Research has shown that clutter and mess can<br />
cause anxiety and create stress - our brains like<br />
order. Now is the perfect time to help recharge<br />
our batteries and purge unnecessary items. When<br />
you start, and particularly if you are a natural<br />
hoarder, don’t be overwhelmed. It’s important<br />
to focus on one room, one space or even just a<br />
zone within a room (eg, your bathroom cabinet),<br />
completing the job fully before moving on.<br />
One simple trick to help you declutter is to use four<br />
empty cardboard boxes:-<br />
Box 1 - Put away<br />
This box is for items that have crept out of<br />
their storage spaces, this could be a cup in the<br />
bathroom or a jumper in the kitchen.<br />
Box 2 – Donate<br />
This is for the charity shop and are items you can<br />
imagine another person wanting or needing.<br />
Box 3 – Recycle<br />
Items that need to be recycled such as plastic, glass<br />
or paper.<br />
Box 4 – THE BIN!<br />
Be brutal, if you don’t need it or use it, it serves no<br />
purpose or its broken beyond repair, then get rid.<br />
Bring Mother Nature inside<br />
Not only do indoor plants enhance the overall<br />
appearance of a space, but they’ve been shown to<br />
boost moods, increase creativity, reduce stress, and<br />
eliminate air pollutants — making for a healthier,<br />
happier you. Obviously, real plants are best but if<br />
you’re nervous about keeping one alive then there<br />
are some great faux products on the market now.<br />
Simple updates with minimal spend<br />
Put away heavy faux fur throws and wool blankets<br />
and replace with lighter fabrics like cotton or linen.<br />
Swap out dark colours which were right for winter<br />
and bring in bold pastels or neons to create that<br />
fresh spring look. Crisp neutrals can make a room<br />
feel bigger and brighter. For example layering<br />
whites and pale pinks can be a lovely way to add<br />
a pop of colour while keeping your space neutral.<br />
Adding a lovely woven basket or two is the perfect<br />
accessory for a room to store bits while still looking<br />
chic and stylish, a great way to reduce clutter and<br />
change up your look.<br />
Making an entrance<br />
It’s also nice to freshen up the outside and small<br />
changes can make such a difference. Transform<br />
the entrance by changing the colour of your<br />
front door or simply replace the door matt with<br />
something stylish and smart. Frame the doorway<br />
with a planter either side to make a warm,<br />
welcoming and elegant statement for you and<br />
your guests.<br />
If you require help with any aspects of interiors,<br />
from design, spatial planning to decluttering,<br />
contact Lisa on 07837 096 707.
Arnold Building &<br />
Roofing Ltd<br />
Family Business<br />
NO JOB TOO SMALL<br />
RIDGE TILES • CHIMNEY STACKS<br />
SLATES OR TILES FITTED<br />
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GUTTERS REPAIRED OR RENEWED<br />
P.V.C FASCIA BOARDS OR CLADDING<br />
All insurance work welcome<br />
We can beat any GENUINE<br />
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No payments or advance payment until<br />
completely satisfied | Full liability insurance<br />
Tel: Mr Doran for FREE ESTIMATE & ADVICE<br />
0800 858 9517<br />
07880 608 393<br />
enquiries@arnoldbuildingandroofingltd.co.uk<br />
www.arnoldbuildingandroofingltd.co.uk<br />
PlumbWright Maintenance<br />
www.plumb-wright.co.uk<br />
• All plumbing and drainage work undertaken and<br />
covering Nottingham and surrounding areas<br />
• Over 15 years experience, public Liabilty<br />
insurance and all work guaranteed<br />
• 7 days a week service, 5 star reviews on rated<br />
people and Trust-a-trader<br />
Call: Paul on 07931 220071<br />
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SPECIALISTS IN<br />
F E N C I N G<br />
D E C K I N G<br />
P A V I N G<br />
P A T I O S<br />
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BLOCKED DRAINS<br />
ADK DRAINS<br />
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Toilets | Sinks | Showers<br />
Baths | Manholes | Smelly Drains<br />
Unblock & CCTV surveys<br />
Call Aaron on<br />
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Herne’s<br />
Gutter Cleaning<br />
0115 871 3528 or 07901 568012<br />
Gutters cleaned & repaired<br />
We replace joint unions &<br />
repair leaks.<br />
100% honest & reliable service<br />
info@hernedriveclean.co.uk<br />
Jack Glenn Trees & Landscaping<br />
Tree<br />
• Removal<br />
• Structural pruning<br />
• Crown thinning<br />
• Hedge trimming<br />
• Shrub trimming<br />
Landscaping<br />
• Patios<br />
• Turf<br />
• Articial grass<br />
• Garden clearance<br />
Fully qualified & insured<br />
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MS WATERWORKS LTD<br />
Plumbing & Heating Services<br />
Free Quotes<br />
No Job Too Big Or Small<br />
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Excellent Customer Care<br />
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BIG OR SMALL WE BUILD THEM ALL<br />
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TRENT<br />
BUILDING & ROOFING LTD<br />
NO JOB TOO SMALL<br />
RIDGE TILES - CHIMNEY STACKS SLATES<br />
OR TILES FITTED EXTERIOR PAINTING<br />
GUTTERS REPAIRED OR RENEWED PVC<br />
FASCIA BOARDS AND CLADDING<br />
FLAT ROOFS REPAIRED OR RENEWED<br />
Free Phone: 0800 191 081<br />
Call Anthony Doran for a<br />
Free Estimate & Advice<br />
Freephone: 0800 191 0810<br />
Tel: 0115 871 46 56<br />
Mob: 07417 413 255<br />
www.trentbuildingandroofing.co.uk<br />
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Domestic &<br />
Commercial decorators<br />
150+ years combined<br />
experience<br />
Fully insured<br />
All interior and exterior decorating undertaken<br />
A local firm whose service is second to none. We pride ourselves on<br />
being a trustworthy and highly experienced decorating firm who only<br />
hire the best in the business.<br />
CONTACT US TODAY.<br />
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.<br />
07966 018031<br />
info@prepdecor.co.uk<br />
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T Edgar & Son<br />
Roofing & Joinery<br />
Roof repairs<br />
Soffits & Facias<br />
Reguttering/Cleaned<br />
Decking<br />
Kitchens fitted<br />
Doors fitted<br />
New roofs<br />
Gates made to measure<br />
Call: 07964 520 062<br />
Email: thomasedgarandson@gmail.com<br />
20 years roofing experience<br />
Proud sponsors of Shudokan Black Belt Academy<br />
Prices from<br />
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plus VAT<br />
• Misted Glass Units<br />
• Broken Locks/Handles<br />
• Faulty Hinges<br />
• Composite Doors<br />
• Conservatories<br />
• Soffits & Fascias<br />
WE REPAIR OR REPLACE!<br />
Call us today on: 0115 8377229<br />
www.fixaglaze.co.uk Email: contact@fixaglaze.co.uk<br />
GRANGE VIEW<br />
LANDSCAPING<br />
& TREE SURGERY<br />
Fencing • Decking • Paving/Patio’s<br />
Block Paving • Artificial Grass • Lawns<br />
Pergolas • Gazebos • Hedge Cutting<br />
• All tree work undertaken •<br />
• NTPC and LANTRA Certified Arborist • To: BS 3998:2010<br />
CALL NOW: 0742 183 9864 / 0115 888 3335<br />
www.grangevl.com / sales@grangevl.com<br />
grangeview<br />
landscaping<br />
Professional Domestic & Commercial Cleaning Company<br />
PLEASE CONTACT US<br />
FOR A FREE QUOTATION<br />
WINDOW CLEANING<br />
(FRAMES, SILLS & DOORS)<br />
HARD TO REACH<br />
AREAS UPTO 60FT<br />
GUTTER CLEARING<br />
SOFFIT & FASCIA<br />
CLEANING<br />
SOLAR PANEL<br />
CLEANING<br />
CLADDING<br />
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MOBILE: 0730 721 2448<br />
EMAIL: glassmonkeywindowcleaning@gmail.com<br />
You can also get a quote via our website<br />
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We also organise Plant Hunters’<br />
Fairs, specialist plant fairs at<br />
wonderful locations throughout<br />
the season. Please see<br />
www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk for a<br />
full list of all our <strong>2021</strong> plant fairs.<br />
PLANT FAIR DATES FOR YOUR<br />
DIARY <strong>2021</strong><br />
Please note all dates are subject<br />
to change. Please check website<br />
for all the latest updates and<br />
always before travelling.<br />
Thoresby Park Nr Ollerton, Newark,<br />
Nottinghamshire <strong>NG2</strong>2 9EP (sorry<br />
<strong>April</strong> date cancelled) next date<br />
on Saturday 26th June, FREE ENTRY<br />
to the plant fair & country park<br />
(there is a small charge to park).<br />
Middleton Hall, Nr Tamworth B78<br />
2AE (sorry March date cancelled)<br />
next date on Saturday 8th <strong>May</strong>,<br />
Entry to Gardens & Plant Fair £3<br />
1620’s House and Garden, Nr.<br />
Coalville LE67 2FW on Sunday<br />
23rd <strong>May</strong>, Entry to Garden & Plant<br />
Fair £1<br />
Carsington Water, DE6 1ST on Bank<br />
Holiday Monday 31st <strong>May</strong>, FREE<br />
ENTRY to the plant fair & country<br />
park (parking charge).
Garden<br />
Rooms<br />
07977 035254 www.crusoegardenrooms.co.uk
ELECTRICIAN<br />
Taking the shock out of your electrics<br />
*Extra Lights and Sockets<br />
* Full and part rewires<br />
* Wiring for extensions and conversions<br />
*Outdoor power<br />
*Free Quotes & Honest Assessments<br />
*Tidy Work<br />
*Landlord safety certificates & More<br />
DON’T DELAY AND CALL TODAY<br />
0115 858 1174<br />
www.doctorelectrical.co.uk<br />
Minimum charge may apply<br />
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T: 07802 742 381<br />
E: 360FENCING@GMAIL.COM<br />
W: WWW.360FENCING.CO.UK<br />
FOR ALL YOU FENCING AND GARDENING NEEDS<br />
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Premier Building & Roofing<br />
ROOFING<br />
• All roofing & chimney work<br />
• Traditional hand cut roofs<br />
• 1 tile to a full re-roof<br />
• Lead work repaired/replaced<br />
• Felt / Rubber flat roofs<br />
• Insurance work welcome<br />
All Work<br />
Guaranteed<br />
BUILDING<br />
• Extensions<br />
• New Builds<br />
• Maintenance<br />
• Internal Alterations<br />
• Bespoke brickwork<br />
For a free no obligation quote call:<br />
T. 07841 598948 • 07397 991976<br />
e: pbrng@outlook.com • www.prsnottingham.co.uk<br />
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improve your home with klg<br />
by KLG Rutland<br />
With much of the UK still stuck at home, this<br />
period of time has prompted many of us to reflect<br />
on our surroundings and start contemplating<br />
potential post-lockdown home improvements.<br />
The extra time indoors presents an opportunity<br />
to plan ahead and think about the changes that<br />
would raise your quality of life (and the value of<br />
your house!).<br />
DIY home improvement ideas<br />
DIY projects are great for keeping the household<br />
occupied and giving everyone common goals to<br />
work towards. Whatever your budget, there are<br />
small, achievable changes you can make to your<br />
home to create a more enjoyable environment to live<br />
in. Given that there’s no definite answer as to when<br />
things will completely return to normal, now is the<br />
time to upgrade your living space.<br />
Even inexpensive home improvement projects can<br />
have a considerable impact. If it’s needed, giving<br />
your rooms a fresh lick of paint is an excellent place<br />
to start. Use up some of those old tins you’ve got<br />
lying around if you can. Simply repainting a room is<br />
rewarding, but there’s also the opportunity to pick<br />
out a new shade and revitalise the space.<br />
Online DIY<br />
Whilst you might not want to replace your furniture<br />
altogether until you can visit the full range of stores<br />
in person, you can upgrade existing features using<br />
only items that can be bought online. Looking<br />
through many online websites such as Amazon and<br />
eBay can allow you to find little niches that may not<br />
have been widely available when looking through<br />
shops, specifically looking through local small<br />
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12 piece China tea service.<br />
1900’s. £50. 0115 928 9164<br />
5 small brass souvenirs. £10.<br />
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China faced doll. In original<br />
clothes (antique). £50. 0115 928 9164<br />
2 x light weight waterproof<br />
jackets. Brand new, with tags. 1xM,<br />
1xL, were £54.95 each. will except £15<br />
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3 new 1000 piece jigsaws. Used<br />
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Office Furniture. Teak veneer.<br />
Desk, 2 cupboards & 2 bookcases.<br />
VGC, ideal for home office. £10 each<br />
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Lledo Nottingham Forest FC<br />
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926 7580<br />
Lledo Cotgrave Colliery<br />
British Coal Bus. Boxed. Never<br />
used. £10. 0115 926 7580<br />
150 VHS videos & 20 DVDs.<br />
Assorted. £20 the lot. 07415 243358<br />
Oven/Grill. Hoover. Undercounter.<br />
Black, just over 1 yr old. Available mid-<br />
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Dishwasher. Beko. White. Available<br />
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WICKES BRACKET SET. Adjustable<br />
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Bathroom pedestal, wash basin<br />
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Hostess Trolley. Brown. Complete<br />
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Wickes cream base units. Brand<br />
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ono. 07900 567945<br />
Svarowski glass figurines.<br />
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the ‘Victory’ ship in <strong>May</strong>flower glass.<br />
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raised going to Nottingham Greyhound<br />
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2 x Mens lined trousers. Zip<br />
pockets. Green. 1 pair never worn. W<br />
38, L 31. £15 for both. 0115 953 3910<br />
Garden Chairs. John Lewis, green,<br />
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Mahogany 2 leaf drop table.<br />
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Flymo Rollermo electric<br />
lawnmower. With grass box. Good<br />
cond. £15. 07745 877540<br />
2 x large folding garden<br />
chairs. Green plastic. Good cond.<br />
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Bobbin lace books, cushion & 30<br />
wood turned beaded bobbins.<br />
£55.01623 793849<br />
Push Type Wheelchair. Very little<br />
used. Free. 0115 956 5586<br />
Days Tri-Walker. Blue, with bag.<br />
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939 9102<br />
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by collector. Anything considered. 07855<br />
994605<br />
Old tools ie: planes, chisels etc. Also<br />
mamod steam items or similar. Shed/<br />
garage clearance. Cash waiting. 07855<br />
994605<br />
Antiques and collectables. Also house/<br />
shed/garage clearance considered.<br />
Jewellery bought for cash. Good prices<br />
paid. Prompt service. 07855 994605<br />
HiFi stereo equipment, amps, turntables,<br />
speakers, vinyl records also musical<br />
instruments. 07855 994605<br />
Engineering machinery. Big or small, single<br />
items or complete workshops. Lathes,<br />
mills, drills, saws, grinders, tooling etc.<br />
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Bikes bought for cash. Old racers, top<br />
brand bikes, carbons, fold-ups, mountain<br />
bikes. Particularly interested in old<br />
Raleighs, Specialized, Trek, Boardman,<br />
Brompton, Dahon, Planet X, Bianchi, BMC,<br />
Campagnolo, Colnago etc. CASH WAITING.<br />
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Subbuteo football teams & accessories. By<br />
keen collector. Retirement hobby. Please<br />
contact Jeff Gould. 07762 088228<br />
Dinky Toys & vintage toys (any considered),<br />
war memorabilia, modern golf set-ups.<br />
Cash waiting. 07711 834840<br />
Old record decks, turntables, HiFi<br />
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The bridleways that lead onto the road provide poor<br />
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Concerned for the safety of children walking or cycling<br />
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A police dog’s sniffer senses and<br />
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tracked down two suspects who were<br />
hiding in a nearby garden.<br />
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tristram’s reward lucky winner with one month’s rent!<br />
by Lizzie Tye<br />
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DOG THEFT: WHAT YOU CAN DO<br />
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Stay Alert: It’s important to be aware of any<br />
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The Road to Recovery<br />
Well, here it is… normality is<br />
getting a few steps closer.<br />
We’ve either become the best version of ourselves in<br />
lockdown or waited to create the best version once<br />
we are back to ‘normal’ life again.<br />
Either way, it starts today. Reading this right now you<br />
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going forward.<br />
There are always three main focuses to consider<br />
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1. Nutrition<br />
When it comes to nutrition, eating the stereotypical<br />
diet of chicken, rice and broccoli isn’t how long<br />
lasting results are achieved. You want an approach<br />
that you enjoy, with foods you know and love so it<br />
doesn’t feel restrictive. This is an area we spend a lot<br />
of time on with our members. Dieting doesn’t need<br />
to be painful.<br />
2. Exercise<br />
To produce any result, we need to know our intake<br />
and expenditure numbers. We can’t just move more<br />
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Don’t neglect resistance training (building lean<br />
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3. Mindset<br />
This area is EVERYTHING and, in my opinion, the<br />
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blame elsewhere, your mindset will be challenged<br />
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The change you are about to undergo will feel<br />
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question if it’s possible.<br />
These three areas are the staples of any<br />
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the belief you have in yourself to make the change<br />
possible. One bad day doesn’t mean it’s a bad week.<br />
So don’t let the outcome defeat you before you’ve<br />
begun to see the result you deserve.<br />
<strong>2021</strong> may have started off a little rocky, but it doesn’t<br />
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Use <strong>2021</strong> to reveal your true potential.<br />
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where shall we go? walks in and around nottingham<br />
by Nottinghamshire Footpaths Preservation Society (nottsfps.org.uk)<br />
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it a<br />
renewed interest in outdoor activities, particularly<br />
walking. The absence of alternatives has seen<br />
our pavements and path networks a lot busier and<br />
people eager to seek new routes.<br />
Ordnance Survey maps, in particular to 1:25,000<br />
scale Explorer series are very useful but can be<br />
somewhat bewildering. Fortunately there are<br />
various guides available to help find suitable walks<br />
in and around Nottingham. These, combined with<br />
either paper or electronic copy of Explorer sheet<br />
260 for Nottingham, are a great resource. Here are<br />
three that you might find useful: with details easily<br />
accessible on the internet by following the links:<br />
The Notts Wolds<br />
Way - nottsfps.org.<br />
uk/notts-wolds-way<br />
was devised by the<br />
Notts Footpaths<br />
Preservation Society<br />
and covers 26 miles<br />
south and east<br />
of Nottingham,<br />
described in four<br />
sections. The route across the Nottinghamshire<br />
Wolds takes in many villages. Starting at Bunny in<br />
the west it visits the three Ws, Wysall, Willoughby<br />
and Widmerpool before continuing north to<br />
Keyworth, Plumtree and Clipston. From there it<br />
goes south to Stanton before turning back north<br />
to Cropwell Bishop and the end of the route at<br />
Cropwell Butler. The area has a rich history, a lot of<br />
it described in the brochure. As NWW is linear you<br />
can either simply turn back and re-walk it back to the<br />
start, or work out a different way on the many paths<br />
and lanes back to your starting point.<br />
100 Walks From The Poppy & Pint -<br />
castlerockbrewery.co.uk/event/100walksfromt<br />
hepoppyandpint/ has been put together by Trevor<br />
Riddiough and will be of interest to those in West<br />
Bridgford, particularly those living in the Lady Bay<br />
area. This work, now in three volumes, is the fruit<br />
of Trevor’s labours during lockdown. The Poppy<br />
and Pint’s location in Lady Bay is great for access<br />
to the River Trent, Holme Pierrepont Country Park,<br />
the Grantham Canal and a host of other places for<br />
walking. The pub’s owners, Castle Rock Brewery<br />
host the walks on their website, set out in three<br />
volumes. All the walks are circular, so there is no<br />
problem getting back to your starting point!<br />
The Nottingham<br />
Clock Walk -<br />
nottsclockwalk.<br />
wordpress.com/<br />
was also created<br />
quite recently by<br />
John Thurston. This<br />
is a 60-mile route,<br />
circumnavigating the<br />
city of Nottingham, and divided into 12 sections.<br />
It celebrates the villages and countryside around<br />
Nottingham, and explores its rich tapestry of local<br />
history – from the rolling hills and industrial towns<br />
of the north-west to the alluvial plains of the Trent<br />
and Soar with its small villages in the south-east.<br />
The route is 60 miles in total, so each mile walked<br />
represents a minute on the clock face (hence you<br />
can claim it as ‘a mile-a-minute walk’!) Each section<br />
has good links by bus or tram to get you to the start<br />
and from the finish.<br />
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WEST BRIDGFORD LIBRARY: IS THIS THE BEGINNING OF THE END??<br />
by Inspire Culture<br />
If you would prefer to access our services online<br />
please visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/online<br />
where you can find e-Books, e-Magazines and<br />
e-Newspapers free of charge along with a whole<br />
Virtual World of relevant resources, websites and<br />
online experiences.<br />
As I write this it is looking hopeful that things could<br />
be returning to closer to normal than we’ve seen<br />
for a long time and this includes in the County’s<br />
libraries.<br />
Under the roadmap, libraries can re-open from 12th<br />
<strong>April</strong>, if the situation doesn’t worsen again, and<br />
Nottinghamshire Libraries will begin to open from<br />
that date. As has been the case since June 2020 we<br />
will be offering a limited service, opening times have<br />
been reduced and there will be limits on the number<br />
of people in our buildings. However, please keep an<br />
eye on our website, www.inspireculture.org.uk, as<br />
what we offer will change as things start to open<br />
across other sectors.<br />
Please visit inspireculture.org.uk/westbridgford<br />
to find out specific details of our reopening and<br />
times.<br />
Our Click & Collect service has been very popular<br />
during the latest lockdown and we will continue to<br />
offer this for anyone who is not yet ready to come<br />
into the library. For more information on this service<br />
see our website or contact Ask Inspire on 01623<br />
677200.<br />
Customers can also reserve books either via the<br />
website or by calling Ask Inspire.<br />
As with all other public buildings face coverings,<br />
but not visors, must be worn for the entirety of<br />
your visit.<br />
Inspire Learning have a wide range of courses<br />
available for the Summer Term with the majority<br />
being delivered on line via Zoom. To see what<br />
courses are available please visit our website www.<br />
inspireculture.org.uk/learning<br />
The staff and managers of West Bridgford Library<br />
hope all our customers, old and new, are keeping<br />
safe and well during these unprecedented times<br />
and hopefully, if everyone continues to follow<br />
government guidance and take up the vaccination<br />
offer, we will be seeing you all back in our library very<br />
soon for all the wonderful activities we used to offer,<br />
along with some new ones.<br />
West Bridgford Library, Bridgford Road, <strong>NG2</strong> 6AT<br />
ask@inspireculture.org.uk<br />
01623 677 200<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on<br />
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CREATE! West Bridgford - art & craft for everyone. Child<br />
and adult classes. Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri. Book: Helen 07779<br />
666563 or online @ www.createwb.co.uk<br />
Edwalton Parish Church Toddlers Group -<br />
NG12 4AB. Meet every Tues, term time, 10am-11.30am.<br />
We welcome all children & their carers for friendship &<br />
conversation. £1 per family. Free refreshments. For more<br />
info: edwaltonchurch@yahoo.co.uk or visit:<br />
www.churchedwalton.plus.com<br />
Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket<br />
sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for<br />
ages 11-15. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.<br />
If you run a group or club for kids and you want it<br />
publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is<br />
not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free.<br />
All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150<br />
characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115<br />
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11th west bridgford brownies - we have spaces<br />
for girls aged 7-10 years. Meet at St. Pauls Church,<br />
Boundary Road, West Bridgford. For more info email:<br />
11thwestbridgfordbrownies@gmail.com<br />
Absolute Triathlon Club - swim, bike & run<br />
coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. Meet Thurs 5pm -<br />
7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood.<br />
Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk<br />
for more info.<br />
Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities<br />
include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues &<br />
Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or<br />
ww.2418atc.org<br />
Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills:<br />
fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, BTEC,<br />
DofE and much more. Ages 12 -18yrs. For more info visit<br />
Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel:<br />
0115 9837645<br />
Calverton And Bingham Swimming Club - love<br />
swimming? Take it to the next level with our friendly<br />
competitive club. Great training sessions most days at<br />
Bingham, Cotgrave, Southwell, Calverton & Portland for all<br />
ages. Find us on FB or email: cabscteamunify@gmail.com<br />
Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club - at Carlton<br />
Forum Leisure Centre, Saturdays 5pm - 6pm. Suit 8yrs +. For<br />
more info: carltonlifesavingclub@gmail.com or visit:<br />
www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com<br />
Holy Spirit Baby and Toddler Group - every Thursday<br />
(term time) 10 - 11.30am. Holy Spirit Social Centre, corner<br />
of Victoria Road and Melton Road. £1 per family. Please<br />
contact: holyspirittoddlergroup@hotmail.com for more info.<br />
Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers<br />
is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated<br />
community. Fridays 10am-12 at Nonsuch Studios. Contact:<br />
getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more!<br />
Lady Bay baby & toddler group - Mondays & Fridays<br />
(term time) 9.45-11.45. £2 per family. All Hallows Church<br />
Hall, Pierrepont Rd, <strong>NG2</strong> 5BP. Toys & singing fun for all!<br />
Lady Bay Pre-School - All Hallows Church Hall,<br />
Pierrepont Rd, Lady Bay, West Bridgford. 2-4 yrs. Mon-Fri<br />
9.15-12.15pm. Lunch club until 2.15pm (tt). Call us on 0115<br />
981 1309/079 82764882 or ladybayplaygroup@gmail.com<br />
Leahurst Road Pre-school - St Luke’s Church,<br />
Leahurst Rd, West Bridgford. Contact us on 07941<br />
616369 or Leahurstroad@ntlworld.com or visit www.<br />
leahurstrdpreschool.org.uk.<br />
Learn to Swim - with the Nottingham Leander Tadpoles.<br />
Rushcliffe & City pools. 3½ yrs upwards. Qualified teachers<br />
& lots of fun. See what the green octopus can offer on our<br />
website: www.leandersc.com<br />
Little Rockets Toddler Group West Bridgford<br />
- offering fun & friendship for parents/carers & children<br />
- birth to 5 years. Every Mon 10-11.30am (term time) at<br />
The Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12<br />
4AS. £2 per family. For info call 07913 426051 or email:<br />
jenniferallen2230@icloud.com.<br />
Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing?<br />
NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd,<br />
Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit www.nottinghamboyschoir.<br />
co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!<br />
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Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities,<br />
train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School. All are made<br />
welcome. Call Pauline: 07980 917523.<br />
Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham<br />
Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals<br />
take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior &<br />
Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham<br />
Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or<br />
admin@music-for-everyone.org<br />
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, <strong>NG2</strong> 4DP. T:<br />
0115 958 0528. E:nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://<br />
units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm.<br />
Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a<br />
woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or<br />
above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are<br />
Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more<br />
info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org<br />
Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - outdoor at<br />
Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Road, Bestwood Village, NG6<br />
8UN. Mondays & Fridays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, <strong>April</strong> - October.<br />
Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.<br />
Rock-a-bye-babies - (0-12months) is a place for you &<br />
your baby to have fun, make friends and get a great cuppa!<br />
Meeting every Wed (term time) 10 - 11.30am at The Rock<br />
Hub. Sessions £2 (inc.refreshments & use of scales for selfweighing<br />
baby). For further info email: info@the-rock.org.uk<br />
Sprouts Drama - after-school drama classes in West<br />
Bridgford & Lady Bay for 4-11 yrs. Games, songs and<br />
adventures! Visit www.sproutsdrama.com to book in or call<br />
07976 824979.<br />
St Giles Pre-School - open Mon – Fri 9.10am-<br />
12.10pm (term time). Lunch clubs Mon, Tues, Wed &<br />
Thurs until 2.10pm. Based in Lutterell Hall, Church Drive,<br />
West Bridgford. For more info call 07434 047956 or<br />
email: stgilesplaygroupwb@hotmail.co.uk, or visit www.<br />
stgilespreschool.co.uk. £13.50 per session and £4.50 per<br />
hour for lunch club. (Funding can be used for either)<br />
St Paul’s Toddler Group - meet weekly, term-time only<br />
at St Paul’s Church, Boundary Rd on Wed, 10.15-11.30am. £1<br />
per family. Play, craft & singing time. Refreshments available<br />
for small charge. Contact Ann on 0115 921 3475<br />
The Hermitage Pre-school - Ruddington. Open Mon-Fri<br />
9-12 (term time). Quality early years education for children<br />
aged 2-5. Tel Teresa Gough or Tracey Jukes on 07923<br />
487030.<br />
Unlimited Theatre Youth Theatre - Wednesdays<br />
3.30pm-5.30pm at Rushcliffe School Drama Studio,<br />
Boundary Road, West Bridgford. 12-16 year olds.<br />
www.unlimitedtheatre.co.uk or 07737750869<br />
West Bridgford Baptist Church Toddlers - every<br />
Wednesday (term time) 10-11.30am. £1 per child & adult<br />
(extras 50p). Free play, crafts & singing time. Contact Ann:<br />
0115 981 0690 or family@westbridgfordbaptist.church<br />
West Bridgford Methodist Baby & Toddler Group<br />
- open Wednesdays (term time) 9.30-11.30 & 13.30-15.00.<br />
£2.50 per family. On the corner of Patrick Rd & Musters Rd.<br />
Contact: familyworker@wbmethodist.org.uk for more info.<br />
Willow Pre-School - St. Paul’s Church Halls, Boundary<br />
Rd, <strong>NG2</strong> 7DB. Mon-Fri 9am-12noon, Tue-Fri 1pm-4pm,<br />
lunch club Tues-Fri 12noon-1pm. £13.20 per session, £5.75<br />
per lunch club. Term time only. Contact: admissions@<br />
willowpreschool.co.uk or call 07503636205. Funded places<br />
for some 2yr olds & all 3-4yr olds.<br />
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Community Diary - please note due to covid-19 groups may not<br />
be running as normal . If you run a group or club and want people to<br />
know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a<br />
charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat<br />
(under 150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by<br />
phone on 0115 926 9777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” -<br />
opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet at Age UK<br />
Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx.<br />
every 2 months for networking & social activities. For further<br />
info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - social group for older gay<br />
and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities. Meet at Age<br />
UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ.<br />
2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info call 0115<br />
844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks<br />
on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography<br />
skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished<br />
amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850.<br />
Art Group in Tollerton - amateur painting group meet<br />
every Tues am, Methodist Village Hall, Stanstead Ave. Also<br />
6 artist workshops per year. Beginners welcome. Call Janice<br />
Baker: 0115 937 5331 or Anne Burgess: 0115 982 0944<br />
Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - make new friends,<br />
have some fun, take gentle exercise and learn how to square<br />
dance. We meet every Thursday at The Old School, Cropwell<br />
Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843<br />
Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on<br />
Tues & Thurs from August to <strong>May</strong> at the Old Peoples Welfare<br />
Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at<br />
the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on<br />
0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk.<br />
Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people<br />
over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks<br />
between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also<br />
organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK &<br />
Europe. Contact julieking1@hotmail.co.uk for the program.<br />
breakaway badminton club - Cotgrave Leisure Centre,<br />
every Tues 10am-12 noon. Always looking for new players.<br />
Friendly, non-competetive club who enjoy good games. For<br />
more info call Sandra on 01949 81981 or Barbara on 0115<br />
937 4908 or just turn up for a game.<br />
City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet<br />
at the New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts<br />
on 3rd Wed monthly: 10am for 10.30am start. Talks plus<br />
optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774<br />
or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com<br />
create! art school - Relax, Unwind, Unleash your<br />
Creativity & Make Beautiful Art. Classes for adults in<br />
drawing, painting, printmaking, crafts. Based in a studio<br />
in West Bridgford or classes online. Contact Helen on<br />
07779666563 | www.createartschool.co.uk<br />
Edwalton, Gamston & District U3A - are you retired,<br />
semi retired or early retired? Every 2nd Thurs (except Aug)<br />
we meet at Gamston Community Hall (Near Morrisons) from<br />
2pm - 4pm. Different speaker each month + refreshments.<br />
Why not just come along and see what we have to offer? For<br />
more info please visit our website edgmau3a.weebly.com<br />
Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-<br />
9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New<br />
members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email:<br />
m.beedham@ntlworld.com<br />
Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet<br />
2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church<br />
Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk<br />
Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run<br />
friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every<br />
weekday. Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces.<br />
If you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness<br />
why not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info.<br />
footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded<br />
people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays &<br />
some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530<br />
or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org<br />
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings<br />
with speakers, at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood<br />
St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or<br />
janetlievesley@gmail.com<br />
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Friendship - new group for people on their own to make<br />
new friends. Only criterion is a positive outlook. Respect,<br />
honesty & kindness essential. No charge. Contact Sheila:<br />
inthepink0784@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing.<br />
Mon: 8pm, Queen’s Walk Comm. Centre, Nottingham,<br />
<strong>NG2</strong> 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/<br />
musicians! Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978<br />
6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk<br />
Interested in Learning Bridge? Or want to<br />
return? - for more details see www.southnottsbridge.org<br />
or email: southnottsbridge@gmail.com<br />
Just Friends West Bridgford - friendly club for local<br />
singles 55+. 25+ events monthly inc. theatre, coach trips,<br />
holidays, pub nights etc. Monthly club coffee morning. Call<br />
Lillian on 0115 846 2225 or Irene on 0115 878 1905 or visit<br />
www.justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com<br />
Kathleen Harvey Bridge Club - meet to play friendly<br />
duplicate bridge each Wednesday from the 2nd week in<br />
September until the end of <strong>April</strong>. Edwalton Golf Club, start at<br />
7pm. All levels welcome. Contact Pat at patriciakelk@yahoo.<br />
co.uk or 07714 081369.<br />
Kindred Spirits Notts - many social activities a month<br />
in & around Nottinghamshire, inc.coffee mornings, day trips<br />
& exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by<br />
calling 0115 844 0011.<br />
Lady Bay WI - meet 3rd Monday monthly (except August)<br />
at the Poppy & Pint, Gertrude Rd, Lady Bay at 7.45pm.<br />
Welcome women of all ages for a rich & varied programme<br />
of speakers & activities.<br />
Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come &<br />
join us having fun dancing in West Bridgford, Plumtree &<br />
Radcliffe on Trent am or pm classes. All abilities catered for.<br />
Ring 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com<br />
Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 40+<br />
who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday<br />
throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire &<br />
Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info visit:<br />
www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All welcome.<br />
National Women’s Register - ladies’ group that meets<br />
in members houses. We do a variety of activities inc.<br />
lunches, discussions, walks, games evenings, telephone<br />
treasure hunts & cinema visits. For more info visit: www.nwr.<br />
org.uk. Or contact Elaine: evbrown@btinternet.com<br />
New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full<br />
programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips,<br />
theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For<br />
further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.<br />
org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com<br />
Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything.<br />
Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6,<br />
BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3<br />
1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk<br />
Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet<br />
every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent<br />
speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info<br />
visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198<br />
NOTTINGHAM ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY - meet first<br />
& third Thursday monthly; meetings currently online but<br />
non-members most welcome to join in; everyone welcome,<br />
no prior knowledge needed. Further information and links to<br />
meetings: https://www.facebook.com/nas.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Backgammon Club - meet Mondays at<br />
8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership<br />
fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith<br />
Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.<br />
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent<br />
Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park<br />
Comm Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 7pm - 9.30pm. Friendly<br />
group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please<br />
call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk<br />
the nottingham centre for the national trust-<br />
Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3<br />
North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National<br />
Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests.<br />
For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or<br />
bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or www.ntnottingham.uk<br />
Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities,<br />
train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School, all are made<br />
welcome. Call Pauline on 07980 917523<br />
Nottingham City Petanque Club - social and<br />
competitive French boules for all. Entrance off the Fiveways<br />
Island, Valley Road/Edwards Lane NG5 3HU. Sundays 2pm;<br />
Tuesdays 7pm; Thursdays 10am. First three visits free.<br />
07826 949197. Nottinghampetanque.weebly.com.<br />
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Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation<br />
society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am.<br />
About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989<br />
62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members<br />
for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School,<br />
NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or<br />
Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117<br />
Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm<br />
at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln,<br />
NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No<br />
experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967<br />
3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Leander Swimming Club - for<br />
competitive swimming, water polo & ‘masters’ training at<br />
city & Rushcliffe pools. Visit: www.leandersc.com to see<br />
what our green octopus has been up to!<br />
Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get<br />
out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? We<br />
meet 1st Friday monthly @ 11am - the Mechanics, 3 North<br />
Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen: 01476<br />
979572 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.<br />
Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st<br />
Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an<br />
evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at<br />
the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Call 0115 956 0733<br />
Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet<br />
people? Try new activities & help in your local community,<br />
through volunteering & fundraising? We meet 7pm central<br />
Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.<br />
rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.<br />
Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday<br />
of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1<br />
7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our<br />
website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s.<br />
Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts<br />
and any other social event - find us on facebook.<br />
Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds &<br />
nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings<br />
with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit:<br />
www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham<br />
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new<br />
members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the<br />
Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different<br />
walks to suit all abilities. For more details contact John on<br />
01623 469427 or visit: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com<br />
Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th<br />
Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We<br />
welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or<br />
unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information<br />
email: info@nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk<br />
Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing &<br />
displaying of fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Comm.Centre,<br />
Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG: 4th Tues monthly:<br />
7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demos. For more info call Derek<br />
on 0115 975 3365.<br />
Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info &<br />
support on groups, pubs, legal issues, coming out, health or<br />
just need to talk, call us on 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm -<br />
9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040<br />
Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley<br />
Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thurs from 8pm & pick<br />
up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.<br />
novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 07973 872213.<br />
Off The Cuff - adult drama and improv group at the Poppy<br />
and Pint, Lady Bay, Thursdays from 7pm-8pm. For more info<br />
call 07596 959326 or offthecuffnottingham@gmail.com<br />
Our Place Community Cafe - meet us in the church<br />
lounge at St Paul’s. Boundary Rd, West Bridgford, every<br />
Monday 9.30am - 11.30am for a friendly face, a cup of tea<br />
and a conversation - just follow the signs. A warm welcome<br />
for all. We are always open, even bank holidays!<br />
Phoenix Friends - is a group of 50+ single people in the<br />
Nottingham area who meet up for various events suggested<br />
by its members. No membership fee. For more info please<br />
email: phoenixfriends2019@gmail.com<br />
Radcliffe on Trent & District Probus Club - meet<br />
on alternate Tues at Ashmores restaurant in Radcliffe on<br />
Trent. Lunch is followed by a talk from an invited speaker.<br />
Retired/about to retire gentlemen are welcome. For info call<br />
Bob Cash on 01159232869 or jr.cash@ntlworld.com<br />
RAOB Club - meet every Sunday 12.15pm at West Bridgford<br />
Conservative Club, Rectory Rd. All visitors welcome.<br />
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Reiki - the gentle Japanese healing technique. Notts Reiki<br />
& Meditation are not for profit & raise funds for Marie Curie<br />
- we hold 2 meetings monthly at Arnold & West Bridgford.<br />
If you would like to attend & share the gentle energy, please<br />
email Richard: info@nottsreiki.com or call 07487 660 2556<br />
Robin Hood Probus Club - for men who are retired,<br />
partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd<br />
Tues at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker &<br />
lunch. Come along and meet a group of like minded people.<br />
Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com<br />
Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/<br />
business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed,<br />
a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont<br />
Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769<br />
834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk<br />
Rushcliffe ‘Move & Mingle’ Health Walks - free, safe,<br />
sociable walks with trained leaders. Weekly walks from 30-90<br />
mins on easy terrain. Visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk; e:<br />
rushcliffemandm@gmail.com or call Duncan on 07969 330846.<br />
RUSHCLIFFE RAMBLERS - guided walks, non-members<br />
welcome. rushclifferamblers.org or phone Alan on 07989<br />
627942.<br />
Salsa Dance Lessons - for beginners & improvers -<br />
Tuesdays 8pm - 9pm at West Bridgford Methodist Church,<br />
Patrick Road, <strong>NG2</strong> 7PQ. Contact Jane on 07779 605092 or<br />
email: salsa-baile@btinternet.com<br />
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures<br />
held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New<br />
members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For<br />
further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org<br />
Soroptimist International - meet 1st & 3rd Mon<br />
monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus.<br />
We carry out projects to support women & girls at local &<br />
international level. For more info: http://sigbi.org/nottingham<br />
South Notts Phoenix Friendship Club - meet every<br />
Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-10.30pm for social &<br />
dancing evening, hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154<br />
or gmtyas@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy<br />
being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one<br />
life we know we have? Join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-<br />
12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.<br />
The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club<br />
- meets fortnightly, Saturday afternoons (except Dec).<br />
Outdoors (summer walks & outings) <strong>April</strong> - Sept & indoors<br />
(speakers) Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1<br />
3FN. For more info call Ian on 0115 960 6882.<br />
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant<br />
Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants &<br />
gardening. Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-<strong>April</strong> at St Paul’s<br />
Church Hall, Boundary Rd, <strong>NG2</strong>. 7pm for 7.30pm start. For<br />
more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, e: hps.nottingham.<br />
group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474<br />
The Nottingham Locksley Club - friendship & dancing<br />
on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre for single,<br />
separated, divorced & widowed. Call Ken on 01773 530383.<br />
The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St,<br />
NG1 4EZ. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A<br />
host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry<br />
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details contact: manager@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or<br />
0115 941 7353 or www.nottingham-mechanics.org.uk<br />
The Nottingham Royal Scottish Country<br />
Dance Society - meet Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the<br />
Nottingham Emmanuel School, off Wilford Lane. Classes are<br />
friendly, sociable and it keeps you fit! No need for a partner.<br />
For more information call 0115 920 8071.<br />
Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet midday,<br />
1st Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela<br />
Stanley on 01159 619502.<br />
Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks?<br />
Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or<br />
web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable<br />
to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect<br />
essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver.<br />
Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info.<br />
West Bridgford Baptist Church - Melton Rd,<br />
welcomes you to our “Place of Welcome” & invites you to come<br />
along on a Thurs between 10am to 11.30am for refreshments & a<br />
warm welcome! For further info call 0115 981 0690.<br />
West Bridgford Dramatic Society - meet for club<br />
night at 7.30pm on Tuesdays at The Studio Theatre,<br />
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417392 or visit www.tabletennis365.com/westbridgford<br />
West Bridgford Tai Chi - Chen Style. Classes every<br />
Thurs 7.30pm - 9pm. Free starter evening. At West Bridgford<br />
School gym. For more info email: marcf42@gmail.com<br />
west bridgford wi - meets every 4th Monday, 7.30pm at<br />
St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd. New to the area? Want<br />
to make new friends? Come and join us! Visit wbwi.weebly.<br />
com for details of speakers & activities<br />
Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions<br />
on Thursday evening, Saturdays & Sundays. Juniors from<br />
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www.nottinghamsc.org.uk for more info or email: club@<br />
nottinghamsailing.club<br />
Wilford Racquets Badminton Club - welcomes new<br />
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hopefully back to “in person” in Hucknall soon. We work on<br />
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www.torkardensemble.co.uk or @torkardensemble on<br />
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WOODTHORPE SINGERS - Our Spring concert will be an<br />
extravaganza of ‘musicals’ themed songs, for you, your<br />
family and friends to join in with. This will be a ‘virtual’<br />
event held on the 8th <strong>May</strong> with all profit in aid of Pancreatic<br />
Cancer Research. We hope to raise as much as possible for<br />
this worthy cause. Anyone wanting tickets for the concert<br />
will need to email John at jfd626@gmail.com in order to<br />
provide the registration links.<br />
We are also really looking forward to face to face rehearsals<br />
as soon as it is safe to do so. Watch this space for further<br />
announcements. If you would like more information about<br />
joining us, please feel free to contact our musical director<br />
Tina Hewitt via email tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or text/<br />
call 07742 670732. A warm welcome awaits.<br />
ROCK ‘N’ SOUL SINGERS - We continue to have our Zoom<br />
rehearsals and are looking forward to the day when we can<br />
sing together in our usual venue at St Michael’s Church,<br />
Underwood, Notts on Wednesday evenings. It still seems a<br />
long way off, but we remain positive! If you think you would<br />
like to join us when such activities can resume, please look<br />
at our website to see what kind of programme we cover and<br />
to contact our music director.<br />
Visit www.rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook.com/<br />
rocknsoulsingers for links to our recordings and all contact<br />
information.<br />
SATURDAY SINGERS- Like all choirs we have been<br />
unable to meet in person throughout the pandemic. We<br />
have however been meeting regularly every Saturday<br />
morning on Zoom, just as a social event, with members<br />
sharing their experiences in the preceding week, making<br />
recommendations about on-line productions they have seen,<br />
and safe walking locations they have discovered etc.<br />
Now that the vaccination programme is well under way, we<br />
are looking forward to meeting together as soon as it is safe<br />
to do so. We have also taken the opportunity to update our<br />
website at www.thesaturdaysingers.com<br />
VIRTUAL CARRINGTON TRIANGLE FOLK CLUB - runs<br />
every Wednesday evening until we can go upstairs at<br />
the Gladstone again. If you would like to sing or play an<br />
instrument or just listen, mail Marion: m.smalley@ntlworld.<br />
com and she will send you an e-mail with the zoom ID,<br />
passcode and other information.<br />
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE VIRTUAL ROCK CHOIR - We are<br />
currently running a virtual Rock Choir on Zoom/YouTube<br />
weekly in term time. NEW MEMBERS always welcome. No<br />
need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com<br />
for more info and to sign up for a free taster session.<br />
UPCOMING CONCERTS<br />
Here are some concerts at the Royal Concet Hall<br />
planned for later this year. Fingers crossed. Always<br />
check with the venue for the latest information.<br />
Thurs 15 July: 7.30pm: THE ROY ORBISON STORY.<br />
Royal Concert Hall. £26.50 - £29.50<br />
Thurs 22 July: 7.30pm: AND IN THE END. Royal<br />
Concert Hall. £35 - £57.50<br />
Tues 10 - Sun 15 Aug: THE ROCKY HORROR<br />
SHOW. Royal Concert Hall. £20.50 - £45.50<br />
Fri 27 - Sat 28 Aug: RIVERDANCE: THE 25th<br />
ANNIVERSARY SHOW. Royal Concert Hall. £37.50<br />
- £53<br />
4 Sept: 7.30pm: MICHAEL STARRING BEN. Royal<br />
Concert Hall. £27.50 - £37.50<br />
Tue 7 - Sun 12 Sept: SIX THE MUSICAL. Theatre<br />
Royal. £15.50 - £37.50<br />
Fri 10 Sept: 7.30pm: BOWIE EXPERIENCE. Royal<br />
Concert Hall. £26 - £29.50<br />
For tickets and up to date info: www.trch.co.uk<br />
Box Office: 0115 989 5555
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