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Recipe pages 16-17 

Free time and what to do with it 18 

Music group directory 24-25 

Community diary 26-30 

Kids - Learn and play 32 

Kids diary 32-33 

Crossword puzzle 35 

Pets and their people 36 

Business and professional 39 

Looking good, feeling great 40 

Sudoku puzzle 40 

Home and garden 43 

For sale 68 

A helping hand when you need it 69 

Helping Hand group directory 74-76 

Useful information 78 

Puzzle solutions 78 

Index/List of advertisers 79 

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Amazing Grazing 

Graze boxes, sharing platters, nibbles – 

whatever you like to call them, these tasty, 

beautiful looking plates of deliciousness are all 

the rage at the minute. 

There are loads of great local businesses that 

can deliver wonderful, ready made boxes 

for you to tuck into but if you fancy making 

your own, here are some ideas and recipes to 

inspire you. 

A bit of planning is essential. The size of 

your platter will depend on how many you 

are feeding. The ingredients will depend 

on whether you have veggies, vegans or all 

meat eaters. The contents will depend on the 

time of year and the event. You could have a 

theme like Mediterranean, round-the-world or 

traditional ploughmans. 

We would recommend a mix of homemade 

and shop bought produce – because let’s face 

it, life is too short! 

Try to keep it as bright as possible – with 

contrasting colours next to each other. Think 

about textures. You want some crunch as 

well as some soft (bread sticks next to a dip). 

As for fl avours, if you have spicy food fans 

then add some chilli jam, spicy sausage and 

Mexican cheese. For those who prefer things 

mild, add some traditional chutney and some 

mild soft cheese. 

Fruit is always a nice touch. Chopped 

strawberries, green and red grapes, 

blueberries, fi gs and kumquats all look 

amazing and go well with savoury. 

The recipes opposite are all easy and quick 

to make and will add a personal touch to your 

platter. Have a go, let your imagination run 

wild – and send us a photo! 

Ali Wale 

For our platter 

(pictured left) 

we used: 

Strawberries, Medjool 

dates, Mikado chocolate 

sticks, walnuts, 

homemade chilli jam, 

homemade salsa, 

homemade hummus, 

carrot and celery sticks, 

garlic and herb goats 

cheese, stilton, sourdough 

crackers, breadsticks 

wrapped in Parma ham, 

sliced chorizo and salami, 

green olives, grapes, 

cherry tomatoes and 

chorizo sticks. 

We served warm feta 

soda bread in a basket 

on the side.

Quick Salsa 

400g tin chopped tomatoes 

½ small red onion – finely 

chopped 

1 clove garlic – grated 

Splash of wine vinegar 

Juice of ½ lime 

½ green chilli – finely chopped 

(optional) 

2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 

Pinch sugar 

Salt & pepper to taste 

Method 

Using a sieve – drain the tomatoes 

from the juice (save this for 

another recipe). Use a spoon to 

push the juice through the sieve. 

In a bowl mix all the ingredients 

together. Season to taste and 

store in the fridge until needed. 

Only add chilli if you want a really 

spicy salsa. 

Really Easy 

Hummus 

400g tin chickpeas – drained & 

rinsed 

2 tbsp tahini paste 

4 cloves garlic 

Juice of 1 x lemon 

1 tsp ground cumin 

6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

Plenty of salt to taste 

Method 

Place the chickpeas in a food 

processor (you could mash them 

if you don’t have one). Add all the 

other ingredients and whizz until 

well blended. It’s important to keep 

tasting and add extra salt and lemon 

juice if necessary. Make it to your 

taste. If it’s too stiff , add a splash 

of water. To serve, sprinkle with 

paprika and olive oil. 

This recipe is easy to adapt – 

sometimes we add chilli powder or 

a couple of roasted red peppers 

(peeled). You could add some 

coriander and more lemon. The 

possibilities are endless. 

Feta Soda Bread 

200g plain flour (+ extra for 

dusting) 

200g wholemeal flour 

1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 

1 tsp sea salt 

1 bunch chives – snipped into 

small pieces 

100g feta – crumbled 

200g natural yogurt 

100ml milk 

2 tsp herbs (thyme or za’atar 

work well) 

Method 

Heat oven to 200°C. We used a cast 

iron 24cm lidded casserole dish. You 

could use a baking sheet. 

Place the fl ours in a bowl along with 

the bicarb of soda, salt, chives and 

cheese. Mix the yogurt and milk 

together in a jug and add to the dry 

mix, bringing it all together. You may 

need to add a bit more milk. You are 

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sticky. Place on a fl oured surface 

and shape it into a round. Dust the 

base of the casserole/baking sheet 

with fl our. 

Place the dough in the casserole/ 

on the baking sheet. Deeply score 

the top into 4 x quarters. Brush with 

milk. Place lid on (if using) and bake 

for 30 mins. Then take lid off and 

bake for another 10. The top should 

be nicely browned and the bottom 

should sound hollow when tapped. 

On a baking tray it should take about 

40 mins. Serve hot with butter.



TAROSCOPES 

Air signs- Libra, Aquarius, 

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The seven of coins shows you have had a long 

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The queen of cups reveals your emotions and 

intuition are as good a guide as any. Where do 

you feel (vs know or think) change is needed? 

Where you just feel ~off~? Justice reveals there’s 

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It’s about doing good in order to feel good. 

Fire signs- Leo, Aries, 

Sagittarius 

(Seven of Cups, The High Priestess, 

Seven of Swords) 

The seven of cups and swords reveal you’re 

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warning ~red fl ag~ about someone you know, 

who just isn’t being straight with you. Protect 

yourself from now on and don’t be vulnerable 

around them. Spend this time in thought. The high 

priestess asks you to trust your own instincts. 

Earth signs- Capricorn, 

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(Queen of Swords, Ace of Coins, 

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You love puzzling things out, mentally untangling 

a thorny knot. The moon shows there’s a mysterythere 

is info you don’t have, that you need. So, 

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The queen of swords shows this is intellectually 

challenging, and that you alone can crack the 

code! The ace of coins relates it to work, home, 

money or health. 

Water signs- Cancer, 

Pisces, Scorpio 

(The Hierophant, Five of Coins, 

Ace of Cups) 

A longstanding relationship you value is going 

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understanding. And the trigger for this is a shared 

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joint grief. So, invest in heart to hearts this week 

and bare your soul. 

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or Forestry School - Suitable 

for 5-10yrs takes place during 

October) www.maize-maze. 

co.uk 

Mayhem Film Festival will return 

this autumn to showcase the best 

in international horror, sci-fi and 

cult cinema, with the festival’s 

17th edition planned to run for 

four days from 14 - 17 Oct. 

Moving on to Christmas, and 

after a sensational debut, 

Christmas at Wollaton is back 

this November. The seasonal 

classic with a contemporary twist 

looks set to become an annual 

tradition. 

As twilight descends, Wollaton 

Hall and Gardens once again 

promise a visually stunning 

multi-sensory experience as they 

become an enchanting world of 

light and music. (26 Nov - 9 Jan). 

There’s a brand new trail for 2021 

and also a quieter twilight option. 

For foodies, Thoresby Park 

Craft and Artisan Food Market 

also returns on 3 Oct, offering a 

range of stalls from homemade 

dog treats and homemade 

bee products to gin, chutneys, 

jewellery, crafts and many more. 

If you prefer trying your hand 

at crafts yourself, get over to 

Debbie Bryan in the Lace Market 

where you can have a go at a 

candle making class (14 & 18 

Oct). Learn how to melt, dye 

and fragrance your wax as well 

as designing your own candle 

glassware and lid with surface 

pattern design painting and 

gilding. They also have wreath 

making (14 Nov). 

There’s just time to stagger 

around the Nottingham Ale Trail. 

The event remains central to 

Nottingham’s pub scene with a 

month-long celebration of local 

pubs, breweries and cask ale. 

This year the trails take place 

until 3 Oct. 

Nottingham CAMRA’s annual 

Robin Hood Beer and Cider 

Festival also returns and will once 

again be held at Trent Bridge 

Cricket Ground (13-16 Oct). 

If you’re looking for live music, 

look no further than the Theatre 

Royal and Royal Concert Hall. 

There seems to be a bit of 80’s 

nostalgia going on as Jason 

Donovan visits to perform 

his hits and numbers from 

the musicals (30 Oct) there’s 

also Steve Hackett Genesis 

Revisited - Seconds Out & 

More! (2 Oct), Michael Bolton 

(11 Oct), Level 42 (13 Oct) and 

Rick Astley (10 Nov). 

Musical lovers can enter a world 

of magic and fantasy as Disney’s 

classic movie Bedknobs and 

Broomsticks makes its world 

premiere as an exciting new 

stage musical (6-10 Oct).

The international musical 

phenomenon Hairspray also 

returns (11-16 Oct) as does 

Chicago (18-23 Oct), and we get 

a visit from Dolly Parton’s smashhit 

musical 9 to 5 (26-30 Oct). 

We also have another sighting 

of Christmas with A Christmas 

Carol (29/30 Oct). The 

Adams Family move into the 

neighbourhood (9-13 Nov). The 

kooky family are now on stage 

in this spectacular musical 

comedy from the writers of multi 

award-winning hit musical Jersey 

Boys. Following them is School 

of Rock (16 - 20 Nov), My Best 

Friend’s Wedding (22-27 Nov) 

and the climactic sixth episode 

of the Star Wars saga will be 

presented live in concert across 

the UK for the first time with a live 

symphony orchestra performing 

its iconic score live on the big 

screen (22 Nov). 

There’s more for Star Wars fans 

at Nottingham Playhouse 

too with It’s A Trap - The 

Improvised Star Wars Show. 

The show explores untold stories 

of the Star Wars universe. A 

handful of audience suggestions 

creates a unique episode before 

your eyes – complementing 

and breaking the canon in 

unexpected and ingenious ways! 

“May the Forst of October be 

with you!” (1 Oct) 

Down the road at the Motorpoint 

Arena, The Drifters are back 

(15 Oct) with a brand-new show 

performing all their classic hits 

from the last six decades. Nothing 

But Thieves also visit (16 Oct). 

Three years after they staged 

the UK’s most successful 

comeback of the decade, Steps 

return once again with their new 

album, What The Future Holds 

and the sure-to-be epic, What 

The Future Holds 2021 Tour (3 

Nov). Blondie call in (12 Nov) 

as well as two dates with JLS 

(17-18 Nov), Fatboy Slim plays 

his hugely immersive In The 

Round tour (20 Nov). Pete Tong 

returns to present Ibiza Classics 

2021 with The Heritage Orchestra 

and a whole host of special 

guest vocalists (26 Nov) and 

Nottingham lads Sleaford Mods 

are back with new album ‘Spare 

Ribs’ and performing in their 

hometown (27 Nov). 

If it’s comedy you’re after, The 

Nottingham Comedy Festival 

will be back (12 - 20 Nov) and 

The Canalhouse Comedy Night 

is back featuring a mixture of new 

acts and established acts trying 

new material (13 Oct). 

Meanwhile, comedian Rob 

Brydon visits the Royal 

Concert Hall (12 Oct) with A 

Night of Songs and Laughter 

telling Rob’s personal musical 

journey from South Wales to the 

West End and beyond. 

Unless stated, always assume 

there is a charge for the event. 

I would still recommend you 

ring ahead or check online 

before making any journeys, and 

adhere to and respect any social 

distancing measures that remain 

in place. 

All details correct at the time of 

going to press.

Carlton Male Voice Choir - Do you have a male voice? 

Regardless of age or even gender, if you like singing and 

have a voice that can fit into one of our 4 TTBB singing 

sections; why not come along and give it a go. We rehearse 

at Gedling Road Methodist Church NG4 3EX every Wed: 

7-9:30pm or message via our facebook page or email: 

choirsec.cmvc@gmail.com or visit: www.carltonmvc.org 

Not all groups will be back up and running and some may 

still be operating remotely. Please check with individual 

groups before turning up. For corrections to these pages 

please email Ali: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm, 

Bestwood Village Social Club, Park Rd, Bestwood Village, 

NG6 8TQ. For more info: Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 

or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk 

bingham & district choral society - back to weekly 

rehearsals at Carnarvon School, Bingham. To minimise 

the risks of Covid infection, rehearsals will be shorter (from 

7.15pm to 8.30pm) and various safety measures will be 

in place. Our autumn concert is on Sat 27th November 

at 7.30pm in Southwell Minster. As always, we will be 

delighted to welcome new and returning members. We offer 

a 3 week trial period to newcomers. To find out more about 

joining the choir please visit:www.binghamchoral.org.uk 

BLACKWOOD CLARINETS - represents most members 

of the clarinet family. We play a wide variety of music & 

perform all over the East Midlands. Find us on Facebook, 

Instagram or visit: www.blackwoodclarinets.co.uk 

Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock,RnB. Tues 

7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church NG16 5AB. No audition. 

£5 ps. Call Charlotte 07581020959 e: yourcommunitychoir@ 

gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com 

Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new 

members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall 

Mon: 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931 

2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer). 

The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, singing a great 

variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet 

in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri: 

7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. 

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - has returned to the 

Gladstone, Loscoe Road Carrington NG5 2AW every Wed 

8 for 8.30pm since 1st September. Mostly singers’ nights 

but LEEN VALLEY BAND guest on Wed 29 Sept with roots 

Americana, country folk & gospel and PETE MORTON 

appears on Wed 27 October with songs of humanism, 

politics, love, social commentary & humour. Contact 

m.smalley@ntlworld.com 

Fun Chorus - welcomes everyone! Groups in Gedling, 

Carlton, Kimberley, Bingham, Ravenshead & Arnold. For 

a FREE taster session please contact penny@funchorus. 

co.uk. All welcome. www.funchorus.com 

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet 

every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Rd, 

Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm-10pm. Visit: 

www.gemconnection.org or just pop along & see us. 

Grand Central Chorus - sing in harmony every Wed: 

7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit 

www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 

270803 or just turn up. 

‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber 

choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on 

Mon evenings. Director - Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or 

wakefield337@btinternet.com. 

Just Sing! - ladies community choir. If you love singing, 

you’ll love our choir...cheaper than therapy! For more info 

visit: https://justsing.cc or call Cate 07717 582507/cate. 

actually@gmail.com. 

Kings Community Choir - every Mon: 7.30pm-9pm (term 

time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring 

friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. 

Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely 

School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call 

Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org 

Lyrical soNGbirds - small, friendly women’s choir for 

experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for 

sopranos & altos. Meet Tues: 10am-12 (term time) Bramcote 

Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. For more info:carolynmoore@ 

btopenworld.com 

The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony 

every Tues: 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, 

Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: 

facebook.com/majoroakchorus

nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall 

Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959 

nottingham bach choir - start rehearsals Tue 7 Sept, 

singing from 7.30pm at St John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, 

Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more info contact Heather: 07941 

121091/heather@ng7.org.uk 

Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive 

choir, campaigning through international song for justice, 

peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun: 7.30- 

9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net 

Nottingham bluecoat singers - new rehearsal 

venue for the Singers. We are now meeting at St. 

Margaret’s Church Hall every Friday at 7.30pm. New singers 

welcome to our friendly group. Why not join us for our 

2021/22 programme of concerts? Contact us at admin@ 

bluecoatsingers.org.net 

Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - STARTING BACK 

IN SEPTEMBER. Weekly sessions run in term time in 

Rainworth, Newark, Southwell, Beeston & West Bridgford. 

NEW MEMBERS always welcome, no need to audition or 

read music we’re all about singing for fun. Sign up for a free 

taster session today via our website www.rockchoir.com 

Nottingham and District Society of Organists 

(NDSO) - a society for pipe organ & choral music. Enjoy the 

benefits of membership to include visits to hear & play organs 

locally & further afield, workshops, talks, charity events, 

annual lunches, member recitals + a glossy mag. Search 

‘Notts Organists’ online, call Denis on 07815 510411/01773 

746890 or email us: ndsosecretary@gmail.com 

Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults 

with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West 

Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). 

For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-foreveryone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices 

The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all 

welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont 

Rd, NG5 1BH. £4 (£2 conc.). First session free. Call Angela: 

07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise 

Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - meet at 7pm on Wednesdays 

for rehearsals in St Michael’s church, Underwood. If you 

are interested in joining us, please contact Alan Shepherd, 

our Music Director, on 01773 431941. As rehearsals have 

only just begun we will not be accepting bookings until 

we are performance ready. However, we look forward 

to contributing to local events next summer. Visit www. 

rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers for 

our contact information and links to our recordings. 

Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm 

at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet 

& are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact 

Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. 

Sherwood Chorus - friendly, relaxed group who enjoy 

singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank 

Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Dr. 

NG5 2EN. £2. For info: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com 

Saturday Singers - it’s not too late to join us and take 

part in our Christmas Family Concert. Our programme 

will contain a good variety of songs, some traditional and 

some not so. We meet on Saturday mornings from 9.30 am 

to 12.00 noon at the Nottingham Masonic Hall, Goldsmith 

Street, a short walk from the Theatre Royal tram stop. 

(Opposite Nottingham Trent University Newton Building). No 

auditions, no need to read music, just enjoy singing. Come 

along and give us a try. Check us out: 

www.thesaturdaysingers.com or ring Dick on 07968 463933 

Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love singing 

but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Reformed 

Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly: 

8pm-9.30pm. For info: www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood 

Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse 

Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more 

info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk 

Torkard Ensemble - community music group in 

Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) 

& a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local 

charities. We are always looking for new members, but 

are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass 

singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk 

Trent Valley Singers - a friendly, mixed voice choir who 

sing a wide variety of music. We are excited to be starting 

rehearsals again with our new musical director Tina Hewitt. 

New members are very welcome so if you enjoy singing 

come & give us a try. There are no auditions & the ability to 

read music is not essential. We meet on Thursdays 1.45- 

3.30 in Burton Joyce. For more info phone Heather 0115 

8440872 or Tina 07742 670732. 

Woodthorpe Singers - are looking to commence face 

to face rehearsals in St Marks Church (not the hall), Mon 

6 Sept, from 19:30hrs and shall be working towards our 

Christmas concert on 11 December 2021. Anyone wishing to 

join us will receive a very warm welcome. If you wish to get 

in touch or would like more info please contact our musical 

director Tina Hewitt via email at tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk 

or text/call 07742 670732. 

Singsation Children’s Choir - ages 5-14. Tues: 6pm- 

7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. 

For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959.

Community Diary 

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not 

list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing 

is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat (under 150 characters) 

per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or 

email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - 

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

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

every 2 months for networking & social activities. For further 

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

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

and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities. Meet at Age 

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

2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info call 0115 

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

Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks 

on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography 

skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished 

amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850. 

Art Group in Tollerton - amateur painting group meet 

every Tues am, Methodist Village Hall, Stanstead Ave. Also 

6 artist workshops per year. Beginners welcome. Call Janice 

Baker: 0115 937 5331 or Anne Burgess: 0115 982 0944 

Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - make new friends, 

have some fun, take gentle exercise and learn how to square 

dance. We meet every Thursday at The Old School, Cropwell 

Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843 

Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on 

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

Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at 

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

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

Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people 

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

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

organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK & 

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

breakaway badminton club - Cotgrave Leisure Centre, 

every Tues 10am-12 noon. Always looking for new players. 

Friendly, non-competetive club who enjoy good games. For 

more info call Sandra on 01949 81981 or Barbara on 0115 

937 4908 or just turn up for a game. 

City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet 

at the New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts 

on 3rd Wed monthly: 10am for 10.30am start. Talks plus 

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

or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com 

create! art school - Relax, Unwind, Unleash your 

Creativity & Make Beautiful Art. Classes for adults in 

drawing, painting, printmaking, crafts. Based in a studio 

in West Bridgford or classes online. Contact Helen on 

07779666563 | www.createartschool.co.uk 

Edwalton, Gamston & District U3A - are you retired, 

semi retired or early retired? Every 2nd Thurs (except Aug) 

we meet at Gamston Community Hall (Near Morrisons) from 

2pm - 4pm. Different speaker each month + refreshments. 

Why not just come along and see what we have to offer? For 

more info please visit our website edgmau3a.weebly.com 

Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm- 

9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New 

members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: 

m.beedham@ntlworld.com 

Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 

2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church 

Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk 

Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run 

friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every 

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

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

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

footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded 

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

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

or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org 

Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings 

with speakers, at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood 

St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or 

janetlievesley@gmail.com 


Friendship - new group for people on their own to make 

new friends. Only criterion is a positive outlook. Respect, 

honesty & kindness essential. No charge. Contact Sheila: 

inthepink0784@yahoo.co.uk 

Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. 

Mon: 8pm, Queen’s Walk Comm. Centre, Nottingham, 

NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/ 

musicians! Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 

6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk 

Interested in Learning Bridge? Or want to 

return? - for more details see www.southnottsbridge.org 

or email: southnottsbridge@gmail.com 

Just Friends West Bridgford - friendly club for local 

singles 55+. 25+ events monthly inc. theatre, coach trips, 

holidays, pub nights etc. Monthly club coffee morning. Call 

Lillian on 0115 846 2225 or Irene on 0115 878 1905 or visit 

www.justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com 

Kathleen Harvey Bridge Club - meet to play friendly 

duplicate bridge each Wednesday from the 2nd week in 

September until the end of April. Edwalton Golf Club, start at 

7pm. All levels welcome. Contact Pat at patriciakelk@yahoo. 

co.uk or 07714 081369. 

Kindred Spirits Notts - many social activities a month 

in & around Nottinghamshire, inc.coffee mornings, day trips 

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

calling 0115 844 0011. 

Lady Bay WI - meet 3rd Monday monthly (except August) 

at the Poppy & Pint, Gertrude Rd, Lady Bay at 7.45pm. 

Welcome women of all ages for a rich & varied programme 

of speakers & activities. 

Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social 

night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed- 

Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit 

www.cerocheaven.com 

Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come & 

join us having fun dancing in West Bridgford, Plumtree & 

Radcliffe on Trent am or pm classes. All abilities catered for. 

Ring 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com 

Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 40+ 

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

throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & 

Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info visit: 

www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All welcome. 

National Women’s Register - ladies’ group that meets 

in members houses. We do a variety of activities inc. 

lunches, discussions, walks, games evenings, telephone 

treasure hunts & cinema visits. For more info visit: www.nwr. 

org.uk. Or contact Elaine: evbrown@btinternet.com 

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

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

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

further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts. 

org.uk or email: roy.watson4@sky.com 

Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. 

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

BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 

1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk 

Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet 

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

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

speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info 

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

NOTTINGHAM ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY - meet first 

& third Thursday monthly; meetings currently online but 

non-members most welcome to join in; everyone welcome, 

no prior knowledge needed. Further information and links to 

meetings: https://www.facebook.com/nas.org.uk 

Nottingham Backgammon Club - meet Mondays at 

8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership 

fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith 

Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. 

Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent 

Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park 

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

group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please 

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

the nottingham centre for the national trust- 

Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3 

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

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

For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or 

bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or www.ntnottingham.uk 

Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities, 

train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School, all are made 

welcome. Call Pauline on 07980 917523 


Nottingham City Petanque Club - social and 

competitive French boules for all. Entrance off the Fiveways 

Island, Valley Road/Edwards Lane NG5 3HU. Sundays 2pm; 

Tuesdays 7pm; Thursdays 10am. First three visits free. 

07826 949197. Nottinghampetanque.weebly.com 

Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation 

society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am. 

About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989 

62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk 

Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members 

for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School, 

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

Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117 

Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm 

at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, 

NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No 

experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 

3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk 

nottingham ivc - social group for professionals & likeminded 

people. All ages welcome. Weekly pub meetings & 

social activities. Part of Association of Inter-Varsity Clubs 

(AIVC). For more info: www.nottinghamivc.org.uk or call 

Jonathan: 0115 961 4848. You can also find us on Meetup. 

Nottingham Leander Swimming Club - for 

competitive swimming, water polo & ‘masters’ training at 

city & Rushcliffe pools. Visit: www.leandersc.com to see 

what our green octopus has been up to! 

Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get 

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

meet 1st Friday monthly @ 11am - the Mechanics, 3 North 

Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen: 01476 

979572 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. 

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st 

Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an 

evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at 

the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Call 0115 956 0733 

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet 

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

through volunteering & fundraising? We meet 7pm central 

Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www. 

rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. 

Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday 

of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 

7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our 

website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk 

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

Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts 

and any other social event - find us on facebook. 

Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds & 

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

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

www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham 

Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new 

members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the 

Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different 

walks to suit all abilities. For more details contact John on 

01623 469427 or visit: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com 

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

Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We 

welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or 

unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information 

email: info@nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk 

Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & 

displaying of fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Comm.Centre, 

Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG: 4th Tues monthly: 

7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demos. For more info call Derek 

on 0115 975 3365. 

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

support on groups, pubs, legal issues, coming out, health or 

just need to talk, call us on 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm - 

9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 

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

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

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

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

Off The Cuff - adult drama and improv group at the Poppy 

and Pint, Lady Bay, Thursdays from 7pm-8pm. For more info 

call 07596 959326 or offthecuffnottingham@gmail.com 

Our Place Community Cafe - meet us in the church 

lounge at St Paul’s. Boundary Rd, West Bridgford, every 

Monday 9.30am - 11.30am for a friendly face, a cup of tea 

and a conversation - just follow the signs. A warm welcome 

for all. We are always open, even bank holidays! 

Probus - edwalton Club - just retired & looking for a 

local social group of like minded professional men to join 

for fortnightly lunches followed by a speaker? Our venue is 

Welbeck Hall in West Bridgford. Visit: www.edwaltonprobus. 

co.uk or call the Secretary on 0115 9452704 for details. 


Phoenix Friends - is a group of 50+ single people in the 

Nottingham area who meet up for various events suggested 

by its members. No membership fee. For more info please 

email: phoenixfriends2019@gmail.com 

RAOB Club - meet every Sunday 12.15pm at West Bridgford 

Conservative Club, Rectory Rd. All visitors welcome. 

Reiki - the gentle Japanese healing technique. Notts Reiki 

& Meditation are not for profit & raise funds for Marie Curie 

- we hold 2 meetings monthly at Arnold & West Bridgford. 

If you would like to attend & share the gentle energy, please 

email Richard: info@nottsreiki.com or call 07487 660 2556 

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/ 

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

a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont 

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

834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk 

Rushcliffe ‘Move & Mingle’ Health Walks - free, safe, 

sociable walks with trained leaders. Weekly walks from 30-90 

mins on easy terrain. Visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk; e: 

rushcliffemandm@gmail.com or call Duncan on 07969 330846. 

RUSHCLIFFE RAMBLERS - guided walks, non-members 

welcome. rushclifferamblers.org or phone Alan on 07989 

627942. 

Salsa Dance Lessons - for beginners & improvers - 

Tuesdays 8pm - 9pm at West Bridgford Methodist Church, 

Patrick Road, NG2 7PQ. Contact Jane on 07779 605092 or 

email: salsa-baile@btinternet.com 

Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures 

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

members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For 

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

Soroptimist International - meet 1st & 3rd Mon 

monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. 

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

international level. For more info: http://sigbi.org/nottingham 

Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy 

being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one 

life we know we have? Join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am- 

12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham. 

The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club 

- meets fortnightly, Saturday afternoons (except Dec). 

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

(speakers) Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1 

3FN. For more info call Ian on 0115 960 6882. 

The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant 

Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & 

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

Church Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. 7pm for 7.30pm start. For 

more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, e: hps.nottingham. 

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

The Nottingham Locksley Club - friendship & dancing 

on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre for single, 

separated, divorced & widowed. Call Ken on 01773 530383. 

The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, 

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

of groups to join inc. music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society. 

Rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: 

manager@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 

or www.nottingham-mechanics.org.uk 

The Nottingham Royal Scottish Country 

Dance Society - meet Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the 

Nottingham Emmanuel School, off Wilford Lane. Classes are 

friendly, sociable and it keeps you fit! No need for a partner. 

For more information call 0115 920 8071. 

together@west.bridgford - friendship group for 

over 60s. Join us for a chance to chat, chill, have a laugh 

and enjoy a 2 course lunch. We meet Mon 10-3 at Lutterell 

Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford NG2 6AY. For more info 

contact Jenny on 07904 692472 

Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet midday, 

1st Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela 

Stanley on 01159 619502. 

Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks? 

Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or 

web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable 

to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect 

essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver. 

Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info. 

West Bridgford Baptist Church - Melton Rd, 

welcomes you to our “Place of Welcome” & invites you to come 

along on a Thurs between 10am to 11.30am for refreshments & a 

warm welcome! For further info call 0115 981 0690. 

Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society 

- meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wed monthly at St Leonard’s 

Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus 

no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 

0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/ 

WollatonHistorical 


West Bridgford Table Tennis Club - learn to play TT in 

a safe, friendly atmosphere at Rushcliffe School every Friday 

evening from 6pm onwards. Group coaching from UKCC 

Level 2 & 4 coaches. For more info call Phil Lewis on 07816 

417392 or visit www.tabletennis365.com/westbridgford 

West Bridgford Tai Chi - Chen Style. Classes every 

Thurs 7.30pm - 9pm. Free starter evening. At West Bridgford 

School gym. For more info email: marcf42@gmail.com 

West Bridgford Dramatic Society - meet for club 

night at 7.30pm on Tuesdays at The Studio Theatre, 

Stamford Road, West Bridgford. For more info contact 

wbds@wbds.org.uk or visit www.wbds.org.uk 

west bridgford wi - meets every 4th Monday, 7.30pm at 

St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd. New to the area? Want 

to make new friends? Come and join us! Visit wbwi.weebly. 

com for details of speakers & activities 

Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions 

on Thurs evening, Sat & Sun. Juniors from 8yrs welcome 

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

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

Wilford Racquets Badminton Club - welcomes new 

members. We play Wed evenings at Nottingham Emmanuel 

School, off Wilford Lane. For further information contact 

Hazel on 0115 981 5184 or Richard on 0739 884 2647 

greythorn primary children 

awarded ‘green’ blue peter 

badges 

by Flying High Partnership 

Year 5 and 6 children at Greythorn Primary School 

in West Bridgford have received green Blue Peter 

badges in recognition of their efforts to protect 

the environment. 

As part of their learning enquiry ‘How do humans 

affect the future of our planet?’, the children 

completed a series of pledges. The pledges included 

the ‘Power Pledge’, where children swapped 30 

minutes of ‘screen time’ for outdoor activity, and the 

‘Plastic Pledge’, which saw children carefully sorting 

their recycling at school and at home. 

Their ‘Plant Pledge’ was aimed at saving water and 

children chose to turn off taps whilst brushing their 

teeth, thereby conserving water for plants and trees. 

By switching off lights and devices when leaving their 

classrooms, children achieved their ‘Supersize Power 

Pledge’. 

In recognition of their work, all of the children taking 

part received a green Blue Peter badge, becoming 

‘Climate Heroes’. 

Pupil Alex Hannan aged 10 said, “I spent half an hour 

outside every day instead of going on technology. Also, 

I made sure to put all recyclable materials into the 

correct bin- I learnt that some things can be recycled 

which I didn’t know before. It is really important to look 

after the environment because otherwise we won’t 

have a nice place to live in. I felt really proud when I 

got my badge because I was proud of what I did to 

achieve it!” 


MONKEYING 

AROUND AT GO APE 

Go Ape in Nottingham is based at 

Sherwood Pines and they offer 4 

different tree top activities based 

on your age and ability. The Treetop 

Challenge (£34) aimed at adults 

and the more adventurous children 

(10+) over 1.4m. The Treetop Adventure 

Plus (£24) an extension of 

the Treetop Adventure for older kids 

over 1m. The Treetop Adventure 

(£19) that is suitable for challenging 

grown up kids over 1.2m and 

The Nets Adventure (£19) which is 

tree houses, netted walkways and 

bouncy nets full of inflatable balls, 

all high above the forest floor. 

Go Ape is open for tree swinging 

adventures every day of the week 

throughout the year and we chose 

to visit them on a Tuesday for their 

last session of the day which is 3pm. 

I took the whole family along for 

a tree climbing, swinging and zip 

trekking Treetop Challenge, including 

grandad, teenagers and Harry 

aged 10, all of whom should feel at 

home swinging through the trees. 

Our session started with a safety 

briefing, being strapped into a harness 

and then practicing using the 

safety equipment, clipping onto the 

safety lines and swapping from one 

obstacle to another. 

WIN 1 of 3 x £100 

GO APE VOUCHERS 

After this we were set free to traverse 

the course by ourselves. We 

climbed a ladder up into the tree 

tops and then decided which out of 

two routes to take. The trails involve 

crawling through barrel type tunnels, 

edging along tightrope wires, 

stepping across wooden slats, zip 

wires to the ground and much, 

much more. My favourite and scariest 

moment was swinging across 

into a cargo net after dropping a 

few feet first. The whole experience 

was great for someone like me who 

was determined to fight my fear of 

heights and have a fun day out with 

the family. 

The whole adventure from start 

to finish lasted about 3 hours and 

was a fantastic day out with lots of 

laughs and monkeying around. 

Did you know that the Go Ape idea 

was dreamed up by Tris and Becs 

back in 2001 when they were on 

holiday in France and came across 

a family swinging through the trees. 

They saw how much fun they were 

all having and came up with the 

idea of Go Ape. Thanks Tris and 

Becs we loved our adventure. 

For more information and to 

book your adventure visit: 

www.goape.co.uk 

Sherwood Pines Forest Park, 

Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, 

NG21 9JH 

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Edwalton Parish Church Toddlers Group - 

NG12 4AB. Meet every Tues, term time, 10am-11.30am. 

We welcome all children & their carers for friendship & 

conversation. £1 per family. Free refreshments. For more 

info: edwaltonchurch@yahoo.co.uk or visit: 

www.churchedwalton.plus.com 

Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket 

sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for 

ages 11-15. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. 

If you run a group or club for kids and you want it 

publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is 

not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. 

All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150 

characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 

9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

11th west bridgford brownies - we have spaces 

for girls aged 7-10 years. Meet at St. Pauls Church, 

Boundary Road, West Bridgford. For more info email: 

11thwestbridgfordbrownies@gmail.com 

Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities 

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

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

ww.2418atc.org 

Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: 

fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, BTEC, 

DofE and much more. Ages 12 -18yrs. For more info visit 

Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 

0115 9837645 

Calverton And Bingham Swimming Club - love 

swimming? Take it to the next level with our friendly 

competitive club. Great training sessions most days at 

Bingham, Cotgrave, Southwell, Calverton & Portland for all 

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

Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club - at Carlton 

Forum Leisure Centre, Saturdays 5pm - 6pm. Suit 8yrs +. For 

more info: carltonlifesavingclub@gmail.com or visit: 

www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com 

CREATE! West Bridgford - art & craft for everyone. Child 

and adult classes. Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri. Book: Helen 07779 

666563 or online @ www.createwb.co.uk 

heymann nursery (pre-school)- Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 

3.15pm, term time. Swithland Drive, NG2 7UN, (behind the 

fire station off Loughborough Rd). For more info contact 

Alison Fielding at alison.fielding@heymann.notts.sch.uk or 

0115 914 5035 (option 1). Funded places for 3 year olds. 

Holy Spirit Baby and Toddler Group - every Thursday 

(term time) 10 - 11.30am. Holy Spirit Social Centre, corner 

of Victoria Road and Melton Road. £1 per family. Please 

contact: holyspirittoddlergroup@hotmail.com for more info. 

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

is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated 

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

getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more! 

Lady Bay baby & toddler group - Mondays & Fridays 

(term time) 9.45-11.45. £2 per family. All Hallows Church 

Hall, Pierrepont Rd, NG2 5BP. Toys & singing fun for all! 

Lady Bay Pre-School - All Hallows Church Hall, 

Pierrepont Rd, Lady Bay, West Bridgford. 2-4 yrs. Mon-Fri 

9.15-12.15pm. Lunch club until 2.15pm (tt). Call us on 0115 

981 1309/079 82764882 or ladybayplaygroup@gmail.com 

Leahurst Road Pre-school - St Luke’s Church, Leahurst 

Rd, NG2. Call us on 07941 616369 or Leahurstroad@ntlworld. 

com or visit www.leahurstrdpreschool.org.uk. 

Learn to Swim - with the Nottingham Leander Tadpoles. 

Rushcliffe & City pools. 3½ yrs upwards. Qualified teachers 

& lots of fun. See what the green octopus can offer on our 

website: www.leandersc.com 

Little Rockets Toddler Group West Bridgford 

- offering fun & friendship for parents/carers & children 

- birth to 5 years. Every Mon 10-11.30am (term time) at 

The Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 

4AS. £2 per family. For info call 07913 426051 or email: 

jenniferallen2230@icloud.com. 


Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? 

NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, 

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

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

Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities, 

train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School. All are made 

welcome. Call Pauline: 07980 917523. 

Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham 

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

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

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

Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or 

admin@music-for-everyone.org 

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

0115 958 0528. E:nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http:// 

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

NOTTINGHAM Triathlon Club - Do you love to swim, 

bike and run or just want to get fitter? Then why not join our 

family triathlon club for adults and juniors aged 8+. Based at 

Bingham, Harvey Hadden and Bestwood. To find our more 

contact: hello@nottinghamtri.com 

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

woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or 

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

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

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

St Paul’s Toddler Group - meet weekly, term-time only 

at St Paul’s Church, Boundary Rd on Wed, 10.15-11.30am. £1 

per family. Play, craft & singing time. Refreshments available 

for small charge. Contact Ann on 0115 921 3475 

The Hermitage Pre-school - Ruddington. Open Mon-Fri 

9-12 (term time). Quality early years education for children 

aged 2-5. Tel Teresa Gough or Tracey Jukes on 07923 

487030. 

Unlimited Theatre Youth Theatre - Wednesdays 6pm 

- 8pm at Rushcliffe School Drama Studio, Boundary Road, 

West Bridgford. 12-16 year olds. 

www.unlimitedtheatre.co.uk or 07737750869 

West Bridgford Baptist Church Toddlers - every 

Wednesday (term time) 10-11.30am. £1 per child & adult 

(extras 50p). Free play, crafts & singing time. Contact Ann: 

0115 981 0690 or family@westbridgfordbaptist.church 

West Bridgford Methodist Baby & Toddler Group 

- open Wednesdays (term time) 9.30-11.30 & 13.30-15.00. 

£2.50 per family. On the corner of Patrick Rd & Musters Rd. 

Contact: familyworker@wbmethodist.org.uk for more info. 

Willow Pre-School - St. Paul’s Church Halls, Boundary 

Rd, NG2 7DB. Mon-Fri 9am-12noon, Tue-Fri 1pm-4pm, 

lunch club Tues-Fri 12noon-1pm. £15 per session, £5.75 

per lunch club. Term time only. Contact: admissions@ 

willowpreschool.co.uk or call 07503636205. Funded places 

for some 2yr olds & all 3-4yr olds. 

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - outdoor at 

Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 

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

Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. 

Rock-a-bye-babies - (0-12months) is a place for you & 

your baby to have fun, make friends and get a great cuppa! 

Meeting every Wed (term time) 10 - 11.30am at The Rock 

Hub. Sessions £2 (inc.refreshments & use of scales for selfweighing 

baby). For further info email: info@the-rock.org.uk 

Sprouts Drama - after-school drama classes in West 

Bridgford & Lady Bay for 4-11 yrs. Games, songs and 

adventures! Visit www.sproutsdrama.com to book in or call 

07976 824979. 

St Giles Pre-School - open Mon – Fri 9.10am-12.10pm 

(term time). Lunch clubs Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs til 2.10pm. 

Based in Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, NG2. For more info call 

07434 047956 or email: stgilesplaygroupwb@hotmail.co.uk, 

or visit www.stgilespreschool.co.uk. £13.50 per session and 

£4.50 ph for lunch club. (Funding can be used for either) 

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Football almost came home 

the eve of the European Championship football 

final. We were all quite excited to put it mildly but 

it turned out not to be the win we all dreamed of 

despite Luke Shaw’s brilliant goal in the opening 

minutes. But, all told, it was a great experience and 

to a final. And up to that point, for me, that was the 

greatest tournament performance I had seen. 

Power forward to today and my kids now think that 

this level of football is expected from an England fan. 

tournament performances over the years. They 

Watching England play in a major tournament final 

was quite a big deal in our house. Personally I was 

delighted to see England get this far in a tournament. 

Over the last few decades it’s been a bit hit and miss. 

I told my kids this but I don’t think they really believed 

me. I told them they have been spoilt for football with 

England in the last few years as they have now got to 

a semi-final in the World Cup and now a final in the 

European Championships. 

moments of World Cup glory (I’m looking at you Italia 

tournaments. I think the first European Championship 

I remember watching was in 1988 when the 

Netherlands won it and Marco Van Basten scored 

what can only be described as a bit of a belter against 

Russia in the final. England’s own Captain Marvel 

shoulder injury, which seemed to rule him out of 

‘90’s. My best friend and I were so enamoured by the 

Netherlands that we spent many school lunch breaks 

bullet header past the despairing Renat Dasyaev. And 

because we were complete football nerds we decided 

your dad). 

I can categorically say that there was a tournament 

that made an indelible impression on me and 

probably every other England fan of that era. It was 

my last summer before University, Brit Pop was just 

around the corner, and we had a football team that 

scored that incredible goal against Scotland, we 

thumped the Netherlands and got desperately close 

it happened. And they love it. My son is obsessed 

with football, while my daughter can take it or leave 

it. But she watched all the recent England games and 

a fair few more besides. She drew Austria in a class 

sweepstake and was genuinely interested in their 

lack of progress. 

One of the benefits to watching these sorts of 

tournaments is seeing how the kids take it all in. 

Whilst my son is a walking rolodex of stats and 

work out how to pronounce the names of North 

Macedonian midfield. And we don’t replay the games 

with Subbuteo (seriously, it was massive back in the 

day), we recreate tournaments on the FIFA video 

game instead. And it’s a bit weird when you think 

about the whole concept: I’m not remotely interested 

born here, or even at all so to get obsessed by a flag 

or an indeterminate patch of ground is frankly absurd. 

But I do take pride in the performance of our sports 

teams, and I understand how that may come across 

So we sat down to watch the final as a family, our 

fingers were well and truly crossed. The start was 

worse when you experience it through your children. 

When Rashford and Sancho came on I fatefully joked 

to my son that one of them would probably miss a 

penalty as Man United always seem to offer up some 

form of scapegoated player in a major tournament. 

they won’t forget in a hurry. 

And we’re already looking 

forward to next years World 

say the least! 

Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me 

eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood 

and my terrible attempts at staying relevant! 

noonelikessubtitles@gmail.com Dominic Murray

Crossword (answers on useful info page) 

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5 6 7 8 

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10 11 12 

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18 

19 20 

21 22 

Across 

5 Strangle (8) 

7 Defeat (4) 

9 Style of painting (13) 

10 Stage whisper (5) 

11 As a rule (7) 

14 Part of town (7) 

16 Penniless (5) 

19 Culinary measure (13) 

21 Serpents (4) 

22 Performs surgery (8) 

Down 

1 Longest English river (6) 

2 Hallway (8) 

3 Most creepy (7) 

4 Paradise (4) 

6 Protruding tooth (4) 

8 Agave fibre (5) 

12 Its capital is Little Rock (8) 

13 Cafe (7) 

15 Mountain range (5) 

17 Sickness (6) 

18 Fail or misplace (4) 

20 Speech defect (4) 


Dogs smell – fact. They smell worse when they 

are wet and they smell significantly worse if they 

decide to roll in something, as I know only too well. 

Previously, I have mentioned that Gary and I have 

an odourometer – basically if we can get halfway 

home from a walk without gagging then Herbie has 

escaped the dreaded bath. 

The 

Smelly 

Tail 

On a recent trip to Northumberland, we were 

walking along a deserted, wind-swept beach when 

the little scamp disappeared into the dunes. After a 

10 minute search, we found him in his high delights, 

rolling over a rotting seal carcass. After a struggle, 

Gary eventually managed to get a lead on him 

and literally drag him off the disgusting thing. He 

then proceeded to head dive into the sand and roll 

around in ecstacy for another 5 minutes (Herbie, 

not Gary). 

Heading back to the rented cottage, it slowly 

dawned on us that the putrid smell of death 

following us was in fact Herbie. Luckily, the cottage 

was within walking distance, but with no dog 

shampoo and an upstairs bathroom we had to 

innovate. After finding some kids shampoo and a 

mop bucket we kept washing him in the garden until 

he smelt more like watermelon than warthog. 

Worse for us, this time we had driven. There was no 

way he was getting in the car smelling like a corpse. 

After pondering all the options (leave him on 

the beach, take him home stinking, wash him in 

the sea), we proceeded to one end of the beach 

where Gary stripped down to his undercrackers 

and dragged the little sod into the sea where he 

attempted to wash him with a seaweed flannel. 

I helpfully recorded the whole sorry incident for 

social media whilst almost wetting myself. It was 

only as Gary emerged from the waves like 007 

(more like 005½) that we realised an elderly couple 

had perched on a bench at the back of the beach 

and were chuckling away whilst tucking into their 

pack-up. Who needs the cinema? 

Day three was thankfully incident free, however 

our final day held more olfactory delights. Beach 

number three. Dead seal number three (how 

can that be??) This one was buried in the sand, 

disguised as a rock. It was only when the rolling 

started that we realised what it was. Too late. 

Again. The damage was done. And this was just 

before we set off home so we had no access to the 

cottage and it was way too cold for another strip 

bath with Gary. 

Day two. Another beach. Another dead seal. Before 

we knew what was going on, Herbie was rolling all 

over the rotting pile of blubber. This one still had all 

it’s teeth! Gross. 

There was no option but to pile him in the back of 

the car and for us to spend the next few hours with 

the windows down, wondering whether the rescue 

centre had a returns policy! 

We were reliably informed by a local, it had been 

on the beach for 14 months after being towed by a 

tractor back out to sea a number of times. Errr, try 

burying it then, instead of leaving it to rot. 

© Ali Wale

congratulations to all our 

lucky competition winners! 

by NG Magazines 

Earlier this year we celebrated 15 years in 

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From chocolates to picnic baskets, vouchers 

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would like to thank all our lovely sponsors for their 

generous donations. 

We also had a very generous competition to win 

tickets to the Notts Maze and outdoor cinema 

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competitions, and the winners are: 

Notts Maize Maze Family Ticket 

Despoina, S Needham, S Ellis, K Walsh, P Biggs, C 

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Pring, S Dang, J Charlesworth, H Butler, C Andrews, 

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The environment 

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You should, at least, be able to see the mum if the 

puppies are there. Dad may have been a stud from 

elsewhere, however mum should be present and 

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microchipped. The chip should be in the breeder’s 

details, but they will provide you with the information 

to update to your details. Microchipping prior to 

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Health issues 

A breeder should be prepared to take your pup back 

and give you a refund if you notice any discrepancies 

or health issues that you were unaware of at the 

time of purchase. Ensure that a ‘purchase contract’ 

is drafted and signed by both parties. 

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Ask the breeder what food they have been feeding 

the puppy. A good breeder will be prepared and 

provide you with information on feeding, so you are 

prepared to continue the same diet or even give 

you some to go home with. A sudden change in diet 

and a change of home is enough stress to cause an 

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A puppy usually comes with 4 weeks free insurance 

from the breeder. If not, make sure that you have this 

prepared/looked into for the time they come home 

with you. 

The cost of puppies has increased considerably over 

the years so you have every right to ask as many 

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chosen is right for you and your family. 

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it’s better for your purse and you can quite often 

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Our resident bargain hunter is Sarah. If there’s 

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favourite late bloomers. 

Chrysanthemums are well 

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winter. 

is totally perennial and hardy 

in well-drained soils. It gets 

tall (4-5ft / 120-150cm) but 

doesn’t need staking. There 

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one and “Hanneys Lemon 

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sunflowers, are some of the 

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can be left in the ground all 

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based in West Bridgford 

Your local NG2 

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18 years experience 

• Interior / 

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• Free quotations 

• Fully insured 

• Professional service 

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Cleaner Sweep 

Chimney sweep in the NOTTINGHAM AREA 

We also supply and fit pots, cowls & capping 

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Family Business 

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Unblock & CCTV surveys 

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Landscaping 

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Electrician 

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Do you find it difficult to get someone to 

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Boiler Repair 

Boiler and System Installation 

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All types of fencing & landscaping carried 

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PlumbWright Maintenance 

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• All plumbing and drainage work undertaken and 

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• Over 15 years experience, public Liabilty 

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Call us now for your no obligation free quote 

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Office: 292 Westdale Lane, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 4FX 

Have you considered your trees may 

need some maintenance from time to 

time. Are your trees maybe too tall? 

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Or maybe you need to remove 

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Do your hedges, Conifers or 

shrubs need trimming. 

With 30 years of experience working with 

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your local 

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I also sell high 

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LJ Hutch Interiors 

Wollaton 

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Qualified Interior designer/ 

We specialise in children’s ro 

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We also make children’s qui 

Website. LJhutchinteriors@ 

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Contact Simon for a free quote or advice on 

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WOLLATON 

SOMETHING A LITTLE 

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QUALIFIED Interior Designer/ 

Curtain Maker & soft 

furnishings expert. We 

specialise in children’s rooms, 

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We also make children’s quilt sets, 

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From extra sockets to a full rewire 

Undertaking all aspects of 

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL 

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www.DoctorElectrical.co.uk 


Pilot valve radio. £35. 07928 

479619 

RARE Chelsea FC 45rpm record 

of “Blue Is The Colour”. Recorded 

by the team in 1972. Collector’s item 

for any Chelsea fan. £10. 0115 981 

7676 

18 x 400mm square slabs. Free for 

collection. Buff colour. 0115 920 7522 

Bunk beds. Perfect condition. 

Bedding included. £100. 07547 

368696 

Canteen of cutlery. In wooden, 

lined box. Insignia Plate stainless steel 

60 piece: 12 each of knives, forks, 

soup, dessert and teaspoons. £50. 

07845 908896 

Braun Paximat-S slide 

projector. In wooden storage 

box; includes cabled remote for slide 

change/focus; 4 slide magazines, 40 

plastic & glass slide remounts; steel 

storage box for 180 slides. £35. 07845 

908896 

Classical/Film Records & 

Books. Large collection. Offers 

accepted for whole amount or can 

split. 07848 865510 

Large collection of fiction/ 

non-fiction books. Offers 

accepted. 07848 865510 

B & Q splash wall. Metallic grey. 

2420cm x 1200cm. £30. 0115 956 

3575 

Yamaha Clavinova Digital 

Piano. Approx. 20 years old. £450 

ono. 07920 755965 

Stoplock Pro Steering lock. 

Unused. Cost £49.95. £25. 07814 

145625 

Oak Collection Recliner. 2.5 

years old. Floral champagne fabric. 

Made to measure. Suit person 5ft & 

8st. with rheumatoid arthritis. Cost 

£4500. Offers in region of £2000. 

07733 758426 

Isabella Awning. 725cm. Easy fit 

carbon frame. Inner sleeping tent & 

extras. VGC. £75. 0115 928 4492 

Assorted board games. All VGC. 

Hardly used. £3- £8 each. 07772 

002243 

Children’s sit-on red metal fire 

engine. Suit ages 2-7. Complete with 

fireman’s suit, helmet and hose. Never 

used. As new. Cost £300. All offers 

considered. 07772 002243 

Assorted VHS videos. Any offer 

considered. 07772 002243 

3 x Mens M&S Trousers. 36 x 31. 

Brand new. Grey, Navy & Brown. £15 

per pair. 0115 928 6829 

Sandstone blocks for sale. 

Suitable for rockery/small edging wall. 

£30. May deliver for extra cost. 0115 

942 5618 (with answer machine). 

Four Piece Cane Conservatory 

Suite. With cushions. £250 ono. 

07773 445770 

Judge Pasta Machine. Ex.cond. 

Still boxed. £10 ono. 0115 982 2304 

Office chair. Black. High back & 

swivel base. £10. 0115 966 1154 

20 x designer bags. As new. Cath 

Kidson, Kipling, Diesel etc. £150. 

07932 521342 

lawnmaster cylinder mower: 

Honda engine. 14” cut. Prof. serviced. 

Ex.cond. £70 ono. 0115 963 1459 

Various canvas watercolour 

pictures. £50 the lot. 07932 521342 

Keyboard: Yamaha PSR-350 

excellent condition with case, stand 

and manuals. £70. 07969 773669 

jay-bed: Unused. Still wrapped. Cost 

£99.99. £50. 0115 926 0754 

pine laundry/storage/toy 

box: With fitted lid. 14”/35cm long x 

11”/28cm wide x 15”/38cm high. £20. 

07845 908896 

DECATHLON TRITON 50: 28” wheels. 

Never used. Still boxed. Inc. helmet, 

cape, pump & high grade lock. Cost 

£300. Reasonable offer. 07969 

254343 

WANTED 

Old fishing items or full set-ups wanted 

by collector. Anything considered. 07855 

994605 

Old tools ie: planes, chisels etc. Also 

mamod steam items or similar. Shed/ 

garage clearance. Cash waiting. 07855 

994605 

HiFi stereo equipment, amps, turntables, 

speakers, vinyl records also musical 

instruments. 07855 994605 

Engineering machinery. Big or small, single 

items or complete workshops. Lathes, 

mills, drills, saws, grinders, tooling etc. 

07779 432060 

Subbuteo football teams & accessories. By 

keen collector. Retirement hobby. Please 

contact Jeff Gould. 07762 088228 

Dinky Toys & vintage toys (any considered), 

war memorabilia, modern golf set-ups. 

Cash waiting. 07711 834840 

Old record decks, turntables, HiFi 

equipment. Cash waiting for the right 

equipment. 07943 151955 

Collector wants gents mechanical Swiss 

wrist watches & pocket watches eg: 

Omega, Longines etc. Best cash prices 

paid. 07973 815778 

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GEDLING VILLAGE CARE HOME 

Gedling Village care home in Nottingham provides high 

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Some of the things you’ll love about Gedling Village: 

• Our dedicated Activities Co-ordinator ensures you 

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Servicing on Scooters, Chairs & Stairlifts available. 

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Call Carol 0800 970 4813 

or 07950 919471 

Registered Charity No. 1167357 Literacy Volunteers 

Volunteers are needed to help primary school 

children with their reading and communication 

skills. 

Volunteers read and play word games with selected 

children on a one-to-one basis away from the 

classroom, to give them confidence and help them 

enjoy reading and communicating. Volunteers need 

to be able to commit to visiting a local school on 

the same morning or afternoon each week (for at 

least a year) and their own transport would be an 

advantage but is not essential. They do not need any 

formal qualifications – training and ongoing support 

is provided. Volunteers should like children, enjoy 

reading, be patient, flexible and reliable. Volunteers 

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Group directory 

If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know 

about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity 

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

Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following 

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

For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk 

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

monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Contact via the 

Facebook group: Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group 

Al_Anon - family group who meet twice weekly to give 

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

stress of alcoholics. Meetings take place at 25 Clarendon 

St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For 

more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk 

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - 

6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. 

Allsorts - do you have physical or sensory disabilities? 

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

like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: 

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

Anxiety management group - meet first & third 

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

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

on 07948 191093 or anxietymanagementnottm@gmail.com 

arthritis action nottingham group - an opportunity 

for people with arthritis to talk to others & share tips for 

managing their arthritis. Currently meetings are online. Next 

dates: East Midlands groups - 2nd March @ 2pm. Midlands 

evening groups - 1st March @ 6pm. For joining details see: 

www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events 

Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - for those 

who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. 

Carers, friends and family welcome. Meet 2nd Tues monthly 

7pm - 9pm at Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory 

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

the bridges community trust - is based in the 

Bridgeway centre in the Meadows. We offer a drop on for 

advice and support, employment advice, jobs clubs and 

support with IT. Open Mon – Thurs 9.30-4 and Fri 9.30-12. 

Call 0115 671 0200 for more information. 

cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/ 

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

Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from 

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

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

Connecting Families - we are passionate about 

parenting. Providing solutions through courses and 

personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for 

information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@ 

connectingfamilies.co.uk 

Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering 

for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling 

acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75+ 

by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. 

Contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or 

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

Debt Advice network - a registered charity offering free, 

impartial, professional, face-to face advice to people with 

debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@ 

thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 

faith in families - For more info on adoption please visit 

www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 

First steps - eating disorders in student 

services (ediss) - providing support to students, staff 

& alumni at both University of Nottingham & Nottingham 

Trent University struggling with their relationship with food 

& associated mental health difficulties. For further info 

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

www.firststepsed.co.uk 

Framework’s EVE Works - helps unemployed people into 

work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments and 

training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 

111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org 

FREE legal advice clinic - CORE centre, Calverton every 

Tues 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution 

lawyer and offers a min.45 min confidential free meeting. Call 

Lauren on 07990 806086 or e: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk 


Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have 

children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham 

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

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

http://gateway-women.com 

Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary 

Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from 

2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac team 

for more info on: 0115 883 4733 

Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for 

people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet 

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

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

Loss of someone to suicide? - a self help support group 

for those who have experienced the suicide of a family 

member or someone close. For more info call 0115 911 1661 

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

Marie Curie Helper service - provided FREE of charge 

to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few 

hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in 

their homes offering tailored companionship & support. To 

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

mariecurie.org.uk or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper 

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia - 

MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for 

people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers. 

For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/ 

Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@ 

gmail.com 

Memory Café - Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, 3rd Thurs 

monthly 1pm - 3.30pm. Friendly, informal & welcoming for 

anyone with dementia & their carers. For practical info & 

emotional support. For more info contact the Alzheimer’s 

Society, Castle Heights, 72 Maid Marion Way, NG1 6BJ. Call 

0115 934 3800/0115 934 3811 or e: nottsdass@alzheimers. 

org.uk. Free service. Free parking & refreshments available. 

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in 

meeting, the 2nd Wednesday monthly at Brookfields Garden 

Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Informal event 

with a friendly group of people affected by MS including 

carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up 

or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 

money sorted in d2n2- free support for those 

struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@ 

moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org 

MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21 

Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic 

dystrophy is the most common and variable muscular 

dystrophy of adult life. Please call or email for more 

info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@mdsguk.org. 

wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org 

My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people 

with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, 

sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, 

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

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

Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help 

Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For 

more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368 

Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit 

service providing high quality affordable counselling for 

anyone 16+ in Notts. Accredited services include individual, 

couples & employer assistance counselling. For more info: 

0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre. 

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

Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. 

Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone 

affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who 

would like to meet with others who have shared similar 

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

Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 

8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com 

Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal 

Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely 

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

also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, 

clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed 

events. For more info or support call 07942 678692. 

Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of mental 

health services in Notts & their carers. Gateway Drop In, 

for mutual support, info, occasional outings and talks at St 

Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 

3.30pm. For more info e: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com 

or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com 


Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & 

Internal Pouch Support Group - a self help group for 

people with these medical conditions. For more information 

please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk 

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - We 

meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm 

on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always 

welcome. For further info either ring Self Help UK on 0115 

911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk 

Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf 

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

on Tuesdays (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for 

deaf/hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 

0516, text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk 

Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - for 

anyone affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to 

enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting + buffet lunch 11am - 

1pm, 2nd Sat at Southwell. E: overtherainbowuk@gmail.com 

or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 

Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support 

group, meet 3rd Wed monthly (except Jan & June) at St Judes 

Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE). Friendly, 

informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. We hope 

to offer something for everyone! To find out more email: 

parkinsonsnottingham@hotmail.co.uk or call 0808 108 8335 

Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support 

Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed 

with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first 

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

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

Relate Nottinghamshire - offers family counselling, 

relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples 

counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 

0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. 

Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport 

Scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys 

for appointments & social activities, for people who find it 

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

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

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

Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of 

the slowest runner, and provide a safe space to talk about 

mental health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at 

10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Katie on 07539 005781. 

Rushcliffe All Ears Group - are you affected by 

hearing loss, tinnitus or balance issues? 3rd Tues monthly at 

Epperstone Court, Epperstone Rd, NG2 7QR:10.30am - 12noon. 

Enjoy a cuppa & a chat. Speakers & outings, hearing aid 

maintenance by professional every 5 mths. For info or advice 

call Jennifer: 0115 981 4077 or email: jenniferletts@live.co.uk 

ot text/phone: 07746 168433 or Self Help UK: 0115 911 1661 

Rushcliffe Diabetes Support Group - Our self help 

group shares advice, information & experiences. We meet 

on 4th Wednesday monthly, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Edwalton 

Golf Centre, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AS. £2.50 per 

session. Tea & coffee inc. For more info call John Burnett on 

07814 924670 or john_burnett64@hotmail.co.uk 

SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control 

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

meetings held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat 

mornings. For details please visit www.smartrecovery.org. 

uk/ or contact Self Help UK Information Line 0115 911 1661 

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

Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles 

disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should 

not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT 

it to the police on 101. 

The Wolfpack Project - support group for younger 

people & adults (16-50) to help reduce loneliness & social 

isolation through our Buddy Scheme (online, telephone and/ 

or face-to-face). Contact: hello@thewolfpackproject.org.uk 

or visit www.thewolfpackproject.org.uk 

Trent Bridge Parkinson’s Cafe - where people living 

with Parkinson’s (inc. partners, carers, friends) meet in an 

informal setting for mutual support. Any age, any stage. 

10am-12noon, last Tues every month (ex.Dec). Welbeck 

Banqueting Hall, Welbeck Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 7QW. 

Email: trentbridgeparkinsonscafe@gmail.com 

West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis 

- monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. 

We support people with all types of arthritis & invite 

interesting & informative speakers to our meetings. We 

also organise day trips twice a year & join together for New 

Year lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 07743 557137 or 

lorrainesalt81@gmail.com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257 

West Bridgford Shopmobility - helping people with 

mobility problems to move easily around the shops & 

attractions of West Bridgford. Short-term hire scheme for 

scooters/wheelchairs also available. Call us on 0115 981 

5451, find us on Facebook or www.wbshopmobility.co.uk or 

visit us behind West Bridgford library on Mon, Wed & Fri. 


WEST BRIDGFORD POLICE STATION 

Loughborough Rd 

West Bridgford, NG2 7FA 

Neighbourhood Policing Insp. 

Inspector Craig Berry 

Neighbourhood Policing Sgt. 

Sgt 2302 Sarah Merrall 

101 Ext 310 2302 

WEST BRIDGFORD TEAM 

PC 3171 Lauren Prater 

Tel: 101 ext: 310 3171 

PC 2760 Usman Tambu 

Tel: 101 ext: 310 2760 

PCSO 9651 Lisa Bee 

Tel: 07525 226404 

PCSO 8094 Jane Barker 

Tel: 07702 141575 

Nottinghamshire Police leading the way as crime 

plummets 

The overall fall in crime recorded in 

Nottinghamshire was way ahead of 

the national average and only bettered 

by the City of London Police – which 

covers just a square mile of the 

capital. 

New national statistics, recently 

released, show robberies, burglaries, 

knife crime and other serious offences 

all plummeted, marking a sustained 

drop which started well before the 

impact of the pandemic. 

abundance of community intelligence. 

Many drugs operations were carried 

out by the force’s 12 different Operation 

Reacher teams in addition to the force 

Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce. 

Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: 

“Today’s figures confirm the continuation 

of some extremely positive trends 

witnessed before the start of the 

pandemic. I am delighted not only that 

we are out-performing almost every other 

force in the country, but also that some 

of the biggest falls have been reported in 

areas where we have taken the decision 

to invest in specialist teams of front-line 

officers and detectives. 

PCSO 8133 Lee Sampson 

Tel: 07702 141707 

PCSO 9819 Vee Mawer 

Tel: 07702 141778 

PCSO 4781 Jodie Turner 

Tel: 07824 457222 

Visit us online: 

www.nottinghamshire.police.uk 

Email: 

Rushcliffe.northpa@nottinghamshire. 

pnn.police.uk 

Find us on Facebook 

Find your Safer Neighbourhoods 

team by entering your postcode on 

the homepage of 

www.nottinghamshire.police.uk 

Continued investment in specialist 

policing teams and more officers helped 

the force to record an overall annual fall 

in crime of 21% – comfortably ahead of 

the national average of 14%. 

The new figures, released by the Office 

for National Statistics, show 22,239 

fewer offences were recorded in the 12 

months to April 2021. 

Burglaries fell by 34%, robberies by 36% 

and theft offences by 33% and serious 

sexual offences saw a significant 

reduction too. 

Offences of violence with injury fell by 

25% and knife crime by 15%, as officers 

continued with a raft of proactive 

initiatives in pursuing those who cause 

communities most harm and preventing 

offences. 

The force’s own figures for the same 

period showed trafficking in controlled 

drugs saw an 11% increase, a credible 

and much welcomed result based upon 

sustained targeting of dealers and an 

“Our two knife crime teams are now out 

and about every day in locations across 

the county and our network of Operation 

Reacher teams have been causing drug 

dealers and other criminals sleepless 

nights with a relentless series of early 

morning raids. They have now notched 

up more than 500 different raids and will 

continue to add to this number in the 

coming weeks and months. 

“Our designated robbery teams, 

meanwhile, have also overseen an 

increase in detection rates of more 

than ten percent – meaning that 

more criminals are being arrested and 

charged.” 

“Again, I am delighted by these excellent 

results and would like to extend my 

thanks to every officer and staff member 

who made them possible. In uniquely 

difficult and demanding circumstances 

they have risen to the challenge and 

allowed us to better support victims 

of crime, bring offenders to justice 

and build ever stronger links with the 

communities we serve. I am sure 

residents will also be reassured to know 

that during the same period we recruited 

an additional 202 new police officers to 

help us continue with our vital work in 

reducing the number of victims.”

Useful Information 

Rushcliffe Borough Council......0115 981 9911 

Notts County Council...............0300 500 8080 

Leisure Centres 

Rushcliffe Arena......................0115 981 4027 

Libraries 

West Bridgford Library.............0115 981 6506 

Police........................................101 

QMC Hospital..........................0115 924 9924 

City Hospital...........................0115 969 1169 

NHS Direct................................111 

Tax Credits..............................0345 300 3900 

Emergency Utilities 

Electric.....................................0800 404090 

Gas..........................................0800 111 999 

Water......................................0800 783 4444 

National Rail Enquiries..............03457 484950 

Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070 

Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000 

DVLA........................................08444 530118 

Local Community Centres/Village Halls 

Lutterell Hall............................0115 914 8553 

Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion............0115 914 8553 

West Parks Sports Pavilion.......0115 914 8553 

Gamston Community Hall.........0115 914 8553 

Gresham Sports Park & Pav.....0115 914 8553 

Market Days 

West Bridgford Farmers Market, Central Avenue, 

8.30 - 13.30. 2nd & 4th Saturday, monthly. 

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NG2 Index of Advertisers 

Aerial/TV Services/Broadband 

1st Astral Aerials Limited 62 

Appliance Repairs 

Nottingham Appliance Repairs 53 

Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms 

Dream Doors (Rutland & Grantham) 8 

Gliderobes 51 

Shower Doctor UK 43 

Sliding Door Wardrobes Ltd 7 

Blinds/Curtains/Shutters 

Dale Blinds 44 

Builders Merchants 

Gibbs & Dandy Ltd 55 

Building Services 

A Holmes Building Services Limited 44 

Arnold Building & Roofing Ltd 62 

Notts Building & Roofing Ltd 45 

Trent Building & Roofing Ltd 64 

Business Opportunities 

Open Property Group 39 

Care/Support Services 

Gedling Village Care Home 71 

Chimney Sweeps 

Cleaner Sweep 61 

Christmas Events 

Theatre Royal & Nottingham Classics 21 

Theatre Royal & Nottingham Classics 18,19 

Damp Proofing Services 

Paul James Damp Proofing 62 

Day Nurseries/Pre-Schools 

Hollies Day Nursery 80 

Domestic Services 

AquaBlast UK Ltd 53 

Dust Busters 59 

MJ Cleaning 44 

Drainage/Pipe Clearance 

ADK Drains Ltd 62 

Electrical Services 

Doctor Electrical 67 

Faraday Electrics Ltd 60 

Legacy Electrical 63 

Paul Mills Electrical 43 

Fencing/Gates 

360 Fencing 59 

Beechdale Fencing Ltd 66 

Fencing Express 63 

Flooring/Carpets 

Carpet Style (Interiors) Ltd 1 

The Little Carpet Company 2 

TJ Flooring 45 

Food Retailers 

Birds Bakery 13 

Funeral Services 

Nottinghamshire Funeral Service 71 

Garage Doors/Repairs 

Garolla Roller Doors 64 

JB Doors Ltd 46 

Garden Buildings 

Arctic Cabins 49 

Garden Services 

Treewise & Total Landscape 46 

Groundwork Services 

B & P Paving 65 

James Joseph 52 

Next Generation Home Improvements 47 

Pave The Way Midlands 59 

Hair & Beauty 

Angels Twelve 41 

Handyman Services 

S & A Property Maintenance 67 

Image Consultants 

The Image Studio 40 

Interiors 

LJ Hutch Interiors 67 

Joinery/Timberwork 

Bryan the Polisher 56 

Loft Conversions/Ladders 

More Than Loft Ladders 52 

Mobility Aids 

Liftec Ltd 70 

Mr Mobility UK 73 

Priority Stairlifts Limited 72 

Recliner Chairs & Beds Limited 73 

Painting & Decorating 

James Painting & Decorating 61 

Mike Conrad Decorating 46 

Paul Tinsley Decorating 63 

Phil Sargeant 44 

Pest Control 

MW Pest Control 44 

Pet Services 

Pop in Pet Services 37 

Plastering Services 

As Complete Plastering 61 

Matt The Plasterer 44 

Plumbing & Heating 

Imperial Heating & Gas Services Ltd 48 

M Church Plumbing & Heating Ltd 59 

Nottingham Combi Services 44 

Plumbwright 64 

RB Heating & Gas Services 63 

Private Tutors 

First Class Learning 35 

Pubs 

Brewhouse & Kitchen 15 

Removals/Man & Van 

Vale Clearances 67 

Roofing Services 

Archers Roofing 48 

Canterbury’s Home Improvements 52 

D & S Roofing 57 

NG Roofing Services Ltd 43 

Nottingham No Leak Roofing 46 

T Edgar & Son Joinery & Roofing 59 

WR Leivers 60 

Skip Hire/Waste Removal 

Enva Limited 4 

Solicitors/Legal Services 

Corries Solicitors Ltd 10,11 

Davis & Co 69 

Solid Fuel 

Fernwood Fuels Ltd 5 

Tree Services 

Angus Tree Care 48 

Charnwood Trees 65 

HD Tree & Gardening Services 53 

Jack Glenn Tree & Gardening Services 62 

Weedon’s Tree Surgery & Garden Care 61 

Woodthorpe Tree Services 67 

Windows/Doors/Conservatories 

A & M Windows 57 

Architectural Windows and Glazing Ltd 3 

Bridgfords Carports & Conservatories 9 

Cloudy To Clear Windows 61 

Fixaglaze 67 

KLG Rutland 50

NG2 Oct/Nov 2021

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