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Here we are! Last mag of the year and what a<br />
year it has been! We are really excited about<br />
our Christmas edition and hope you enjoy it.<br />
This year Santa is back in his grotto and we<br />
are delighted to be able to let you know where<br />
you can find him. There is also a naughty NG<br />
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Brussels sprouts are a bit like marmite, but the<br />
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Christmas and a peaceful New Year.<br />
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Contents<br />
Christmas is coming 7<br />
Eat, drink and be merry 24<br />
Recipe pages 26-27<br />
Pets and their people 28<br />
Kids - Learn and play 31<br />
Kids diary 32-33<br />
A helping hand when you need it 35<br />
Helping Hand group directory 38-40<br />
Sudoku puzzle 41<br />
Business and professional 44<br />
Crossword puzzle 44<br />
Looking good, feeling great 47<br />
Home and garden 53<br />
For sale 60<br />
Free time and what to do with it 93<br />
Music roundup 94-95<br />
Community diary 96-100<br />
Useful information 102<br />
Puzzle solutions 102<br />
Index/List of advertisers 103<br />
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Santa Tours<br />
in your area<br />
What a fantastic welcome you gave<br />
Santa last Christmas – and he’ll be<br />
bringing the ‘Magic of Christmas’ to your<br />
neighbourhood again very soon - so will you<br />
‘light the way’ for Santa’s Sleigh’ this year?<br />
Stay in touch on Facebook<br />
Please look for us on Facebook where we will have all<br />
our times, dates and places where you can see Santa.<br />
Or check our website:<br />
www.rotary-mapperleyarnold.org.uk<br />
PS. If you would like to be a ’Friend of Rotary’ and help<br />
out with Santa and his team or other events/projects,<br />
please drop us a line at: MandArotary@gmail.com<br />
If you are unable to see<br />
Santa on his travels,<br />
you could still help<br />
by making a donation<br />
through ’JUST GIVING’.<br />
Santa will be on his sleigh at:<br />
Sainsbury’s <strong>Arnold</strong> from Sunday 19 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, every day<br />
right through to Thursday 23 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, and at Asda<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> on 9 and 10 <strong>Dec</strong>ember so be sure not to miss him.<br />
He will also be on the road throughout <strong>Dec</strong>ember, in<br />
these areas:<br />
6 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - <strong>Arnold</strong>, top of Coppice Road area<br />
7 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - <strong>Arnold</strong>, Sandfield Road<br />
8 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - Bestwood Park area<br />
9 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - Redhill<br />
10 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - <strong>Arnold</strong>, Patricia Drive<br />
13 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - Woodthorpe<br />
14 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - <strong>Arnold</strong>, Ellington Road<br />
15 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - Woodborough<br />
16 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - <strong>Arnold</strong>, Whitby Crescent<br />
17 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - <strong>Arnold</strong>, Howbeck Road<br />
24 <strong>Dec</strong>ember - Calverton * 4.15pm start<br />
Santa tours start at 6pm<br />
Tidy Rolls<br />
Secure wrapping paper rolls once they’ve been<br />
opened with toilet paper tubes, just slit the tube<br />
lengthways and use as a cuff. If you want to make<br />
it look nice you can glue some tin foil round the<br />
outside of the tube. H Williams<br />
Christmassy Biscuits<br />
Use the bottom of a crystal glass to imprint biscuits<br />
or cookies and make them really Christmassy.<br />
B Evans<br />
Money Saving Tip<br />
Save money this Christmas: if you aren’t seeing<br />
friends and family till after Christmas day then buy<br />
their presents after Christmas in the sales.<br />
F Charles<br />
Cat’s<br />
TopJokes<br />
Christmas<br />
Crackers<br />
Top Tips<br />
What does Tom say in <strong>Dec</strong>ember?<br />
Jerry Christmas!<br />
B Evans<br />
What do you call a girl with a<br />
prickly head?<br />
Holly!<br />
T Worthington<br />
What sort of sprout is very good at<br />
getting stuff done?<br />
A hustle sprout!<br />
A Carter<br />
What bird is best at unlocking<br />
doors?<br />
A turkey!<br />
B Evans<br />
Quick Dusting Trick<br />
A quick cleaning trick when you<br />
have a 10 minute warning that friends<br />
or family are on their way over, is to use a lint<br />
roller on soft furnishings to get rid of any dust – cushions,<br />
sofas, lampshades – it works a treat. C Lewis<br />
Sparkly Christmas<br />
Make your taps and shower sparkle for the Christmas<br />
season by using white wine vinegar to remove lime scale<br />
and make everything sparkle. V Fallow<br />
Festive Brownies<br />
Add a festive touch to Brownies by cooking them in<br />
cookie cutters. Metal ones of course.T Worthington<br />
Tangle Free<br />
Wrap Christmas lights around hangers to keep them<br />
from getting tangled.<br />
H Whitlock<br />
Why did nobody bid for Donner<br />
and Blitzen on ebay?<br />
They were too deer!<br />
T Brown<br />
Who is Santa’s favourite singer?<br />
Elf-is Presley!<br />
D Cole<br />
How did Scrooge end up with<br />
the football?<br />
The ghost of Christmas passed!<br />
T Worthington<br />
How does Good King Wenceslas<br />
like his pizza?<br />
Deep pan, crisp and even!<br />
D Cole<br />
WINNING<br />
ENTRY<br />
Safe Storage<br />
Store your delicate<br />
ornaments in egg boxes to<br />
keep them safe after the<br />
Christmas festivities.<br />
G Singh<br />
What does Miley Cyrus eat for<br />
Christmas dinner?<br />
Twerky!<br />
C Kelly<br />
How much did Santa pay for his<br />
sleigh?<br />
Nothing, it was on the house!<br />
T Worthington<br />
What does the Grinch do with a<br />
baseball bat?<br />
Hits a gnome and runs!<br />
C Kelly<br />
Send your top tip or joke for<br />
inclusion in the next mag.<br />
The best one will win a £20 One 4 All voucher!!<br />
Please email your entries to cat@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
and include your name, address & tel no.<br />
All entrants must be 18 or over. For all our comp t&c’s please see the<br />
Useful Information Page at the back of the mag.
WHAT’S ON<br />
2021<br />
20 November 2021<br />
FATBOY SLIM<br />
+ JAGUAR<br />
26 November 2021<br />
PETE TONG PRESENTS<br />
IBIZA CLASSICS<br />
27 November 2021<br />
SLEAFORD MODS +<br />
WARMDUSCHER, BILLY<br />
NOMATES AND DRY<br />
CLEANING<br />
1 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
SHAGGED.MARRIED.<br />
ANNOYED WITH CHRIS<br />
& ROSIE RAMSEY<br />
4 - 5 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
VITALITY ROSES<br />
REUNITED SERIES<br />
7 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
GARY BARLOW<br />
+ LEONA LEWIS<br />
9 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
D-BLOCK EUROPE<br />
10 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
BASS IN YA FACE LIVE<br />
14 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
MADNESS + SQUEEZE<br />
16 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
STEVE STEINMAN’S<br />
ANYTHING FOR LOVE<br />
THE MEAT LOAF STORY<br />
17 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
THE MAGIC<br />
OF MOTOWN<br />
18 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
MICHAEL BALL &<br />
ALFIE BOE<br />
19 - 21 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
L.O.L SURPRISE! LIVE<br />
VIP PARTY<br />
23 <strong>Dec</strong>ember 2021<br />
BILL BAILEY<br />
<strong>2022</strong><br />
8 <strong>Jan</strong>uary <strong>2022</strong><br />
A VISION OF ELVIS<br />
4 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
WATERLOO - THE BEST<br />
OF ABBA<br />
9 & 10 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
STRICTLY COME<br />
DANCING THE LIVE TOUR<br />
12 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
JAMES BLUNT<br />
15 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
DAVE<br />
17 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
SIMPLY RED + MICA<br />
PARIS<br />
24 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
THE LUMINEERS +<br />
GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV<br />
27 February <strong>2022</strong><br />
OZZY OSBOURNE +<br />
JUDAS PRIEST<br />
1 & 2 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
JOHN BISHOP<br />
5 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
GOJIRA + ALIEN<br />
WEAPONRY &<br />
EMPLOYED TO SERVE<br />
11 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
THE WANTED<br />
17 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS<br />
20 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
SAM FENDER<br />
21 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
STORMZY<br />
23 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
JEFF WAYNE’S MUSICAL<br />
VERSION OF THE WAR<br />
OF THE WORLDS<br />
29 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
ROYAL BLOOD +<br />
AMAZONS<br />
30 March <strong>2022</strong><br />
STEREOPHONICS<br />
2 April <strong>2022</strong><br />
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC<br />
7 April <strong>2022</strong><br />
CRAIG DAVID<br />
12 April <strong>2022</strong><br />
SIMPLE MINDS<br />
26 April <strong>2022</strong><br />
DUA LIPA<br />
29 April <strong>2022</strong><br />
ANDRÉ RIEU<br />
3 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
ARCHITECTS + GUESTS<br />
5 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
BLONDIE + JOHNNY<br />
MARR<br />
6 & 7 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
‘STRATAGEM’ WITH<br />
ALAN PARTRIDGE<br />
9 & 10 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
LITTLE MIX + SINCE<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
13 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
LOST IN MUSIC<br />
14 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
FASTLOVE A TRIBUTE TO<br />
GEORGE MICHAEL<br />
15 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
BRYAN ADAMS<br />
20 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
WHITESNAKE &<br />
FOREIGNER + EUROPE<br />
24 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
THE SCRIPT<br />
25 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
ERASURE<br />
28 & 29 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
EM-CON<br />
29 June <strong>2022</strong><br />
FRANKIE VALLI & THE<br />
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19 July <strong>2022</strong><br />
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17 August <strong>2022</strong><br />
PAW PATROL LIVE<br />
8 September <strong>2022</strong><br />
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AMARTH<br />
9 September <strong>2022</strong><br />
ILLUSION:IMPOSSIBLE<br />
12 September <strong>2022</strong><br />
PROFESSOR BRIAN COX<br />
2 October <strong>2022</strong><br />
PARKWAY DRIVE<br />
6 October <strong>2022</strong><br />
THE FOUR TOPS AND THE<br />
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ODYSSEY<br />
18 October <strong>2022</strong><br />
THE HARLEM<br />
GLOBETROTTERS<br />
4 November <strong>2022</strong><br />
MICHAEL STARRING BEN<br />
16 November <strong>2022</strong><br />
ROD STEWART<br />
1 <strong>Dec</strong>ember <strong>2022</strong><br />
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9 <strong>Dec</strong>ember <strong>2022</strong><br />
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Tanya About Town<br />
Following the low-key<br />
Christmas of last year, I<br />
think we’re all ready to<br />
embrace the festivities<br />
2021 has to offer. What<br />
better way to celebrate<br />
than to eat, drink and<br />
be merry!<br />
Making headlines for all the<br />
wrong reasons last year, the<br />
Winter Wonderland is back in<br />
Nottingham and with it comes<br />
the chance to enjoy tasty treats<br />
as you soak up the amazing<br />
Christmas atmosphere. Festive<br />
events will also spread to Trinity<br />
Square, where a speciallyconstructed<br />
Christmas Village<br />
with a number of food and drink<br />
options will see visitors entering<br />
via a Christmas Tree-lined<br />
entrance leading to a winterthemed<br />
setting that features<br />
a number of igloo-style glass<br />
domes. (Running until 31st <strong>Dec</strong>)<br />
Enjoy foodie fun without the<br />
calories at Squire Performing Arts<br />
Centre, Arboretum Street, with<br />
Too Many Cooks At Christmas.<br />
A festive family show full of food<br />
inspired fun and adventure! The<br />
production promises to be a<br />
sizzling, scrumptious show jam<br />
packed with tasty tunes, popping<br />
puppets and a lot of festive<br />
foolery! (19 <strong>Dec</strong>ember)<br />
Fancy a break from the traditional<br />
festive fayre? Enjoy an evening<br />
of Mediterranean and Middle<br />
Eastern Meze with Brazilian<br />
Jazz and Soul music by the<br />
Nayla Yenquis Group at Peggy’s<br />
Skylight. (2 <strong>Dec</strong>)<br />
For a Christmas dinner with a<br />
difference, We Wish You a Merry<br />
Murder at the Justice Museum<br />
looks worth a visit. It’s 1927.<br />
The roaring twenties show no<br />
sign of slowing down. A dazzling<br />
Christmas party is taking place<br />
in Nottingham’s Shire Hall,<br />
hosted by movie star Frankie<br />
Faulkner. There’s bound to be<br />
trouble… even murder! Join this<br />
evening of intrigue, accusations<br />
and suspicion – complete with<br />
cocktails and laughter. Tickets<br />
also include a three-course<br />
Christmas meal and a welcome<br />
cocktail. (20 <strong>Dec</strong>)<br />
Finally, why not celebrate with a<br />
Festive Afternoon Tea. There<br />
are several options around.<br />
You could try Slug & Lettuce<br />
who are serving theirs in their<br />
beautiful instagrammable<br />
birdcages; the Lace Market<br />
Hotel are offering seasonal<br />
favourites including turkey and<br />
cranberry sandwiches, apple and<br />
cinnamon scones with mulled<br />
berry jam and mini mince pies; or<br />
Browns whose festive selection<br />
includes sandwiches: prawn and<br />
baby gem lettuce, turkey and<br />
cranberry, cucumber and cream<br />
cheese, heritage hen egg mayo<br />
brioche roll, smoked salmon and<br />
cream cheese on whisky and<br />
thyme oat cake, warm scones<br />
plus mini mince pies, Victoria<br />
sponge, lemon drizzle cake,<br />
almond macarons and chocolate<br />
mousse flowerpots.<br />
Whatever you decide to do,<br />
have a great Christmas!<br />
Tanya is also the editor of<br />
www.nottinghamlive.co.uk<br />
and writes for the Nottigham Post,<br />
Nottingham Now, LeftLion, The Food<br />
& Drink Guide and more, as well as<br />
having her own YouTube channel<br />
and presenting on NG-Digital
‘TIS THE SEASON<br />
TO ICE SKATE<br />
Feel the festive spirit come alive<br />
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this Christmas<br />
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GREMLINS<br />
One of the most beloved Christmas movies,<br />
involving cartoony violence and blenders,<br />
Gremlins can be considered a project that strings<br />
together many different fairy tale tropes into<br />
one puppet-working package. A father buys an<br />
odd animal from a mysterious shop as a gift to<br />
his son, with the warning to never feed it after<br />
midnight. After it reproduces and outwits the<br />
family into a late-night feasting, the expressive<br />
little creatures’ childish hunger turns into a<br />
gleeful bloodbath, as they menace the local<br />
sleepy town. Admittedly, the film may seem a<br />
tad dated and childish with its cosy acting and<br />
its abundance of harmless cliches, but this adds<br />
to the film’s feel of a parodic take on a traditional<br />
children’s Christmas movie formula.<br />
If there’s anything worth praising, it’s director<br />
Joe Dante’s creative decision for the Gremlins<br />
themselves after their midnight snack. Their<br />
colourful personalities remain entertaining to this<br />
day. They’re bloodthirsty in a rather-contrastingly<br />
childish and comedic way, like singing carols in<br />
front of an old woman’s house before plotting<br />
her explosive end. While Gremlins may seem<br />
a little stale to older viewers, with its flat main<br />
characters and overplayed cutesiness of the main<br />
creatures, small bursts of morbid charm scattered<br />
throughout its run makes it an entertaining ride.<br />
Writer: George Neal<br />
6/10<br />
ARTHUR<br />
CHRISTMAS<br />
Over the years, I have watched Arthur<br />
Christmas many times. Not only does<br />
it always exceed my, admittedly, very<br />
nostalgic view of it, but I’m always shocked<br />
by how well it holds up every year. The<br />
small gags and jokes hit even harder upon<br />
every rewatch. It has an enduring charm<br />
that truly captivates me as it perfectly<br />
captures a very optimistic world view and<br />
perspective on Christmas that can cheer<br />
anybody up. Where a lot of animated<br />
films feel like they pander to younger<br />
audiences, Arthur Christmas is a film for<br />
people of all ages, as its message and<br />
heart is something that isn’t limited to<br />
children of a young age. It has one of the<br />
most endearing main characters of any<br />
animated film I’ve seen, as he perfectly<br />
encapsulates this giddy sense of optimism<br />
that clashes well with a much more<br />
grounded depiction of how people view<br />
the festive season. Give this a watch if<br />
you haven’t, it’s easily one of my favourite<br />
Christmas films!<br />
Writer: Sam Leary<br />
8/10
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What’s on this<br />
Christmas?<br />
Virtual 5k Santa Dash: In aid of Rainbows. Sign<br />
up at www.rainbows.co.uk/virtualsanta<br />
Christmas in the Courtyard: every weekend up to<br />
18 <strong>Dec</strong> at Rufford Abbey. 10am-4pm. Free entry.<br />
Normal car parking applies.<br />
North Pole Experience at Thoresby Park:<br />
A festive family experience. Dates through<br />
November & <strong>Dec</strong>ember. Tickets: https://booking.<br />
thenorthpoleexperience.co.uk/<br />
Christmas at Chatsworth: 6th Nov – 9th <strong>Jan</strong>.<br />
Celebrating 20 magical years of Christmas at<br />
Chatsworth. Online timed tickets only. Visit<br />
www.chatsworth.org to book.<br />
Ice Skating: from 13 Nov-3 <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong> at Blue<br />
Diamond Garden Centre, East Bridgford. For<br />
tickets: tickets.bluediamond.gg<br />
Christmas at Belvoir: 15th Nov - 2nd <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Enjoy a Regency Christmas and an enchanted<br />
light trail. For tickets and info: belvoircastle.com<br />
Nottingham Winter Wonderland: Up to 31 <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
Christmas market & festive attractions. Market<br />
Square, Nottingham<br />
Christmas Display & Lights: from Sun 28<br />
November at 5pm until 2 <strong>Jan</strong>. 4pm-9pm daily. 4<br />
Sandale Close, Gamston, NG2 6QG. All donations<br />
to RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre.<br />
Nottingham Castle Christmas Festivities:<br />
Throughout <strong>Dec</strong>ember behold beautifully<br />
decorated trees & create your own baubles &<br />
Christmas crackers. On <strong>Dec</strong> 19 &19 be immersed<br />
in a lavish Dickensian Christmas.<br />
Nottingham Makers & Vintage Market: 27<br />
Nov from 11am - 4pm. St Jude’s Church,<br />
Woodborough Rd, Mapperley.<br />
Christmas Cruises: 3hr evening cruise inc. 2<br />
course carvery, all-inclusive bar (t & c’s apply)<br />
& resident DJ. 2½ hour daytime cruise inc.<br />
Christmas lunch. Available up to & inc. 23rd <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
Call Princess River Cruises: 0115 9100 400/401.<br />
Christmas at Wollaton: 26th Nov-9th <strong>Jan</strong>. An<br />
enchanting, unique outdoor festival. More info:<br />
www.christmasatwollaton.com<br />
Santa Safari: at West Midland Safari Park from<br />
26 Nov - 24 <strong>Dec</strong>. The park’s Discovery Trail will<br />
be transformed with xmas trees, decorations,<br />
lights and lots of snow. For more details:<br />
www.wmsp.co.uk, call 01299 402114 or<br />
Facebook - westmidsafari<br />
Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop: will be<br />
transformed into a magical wonderland.<br />
Weekends from 27th Nov.10am-5pm. Free entry.<br />
Woodthorpe Grange Park. More info at<br />
www.whatsonnottingham.com<br />
Bluecoat Singers Sing Christmas!: 27th Nov - All<br />
Saints Church, Annesley at 7.30pm. 4th <strong>Dec</strong> at St<br />
Margarets Church, Aspley at 7.30pm and 11th <strong>Dec</strong><br />
at Nuthall Methodist Church at 7.30pm. Tickets<br />
for Nuthall concert £10 from 0115 953 1903.<br />
Christmas Adventure Quest: Family friendly.<br />
Weekends from 27th Nov-23rd <strong>Dec</strong>. Daily from 26<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> - 2 <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong>. 10am-5pm. Bolsover Castle.<br />
Sleeping Beauty: 27th Nov - 2nd <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133.<br />
www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk<br />
Lincoln Christmas Market: Thur 2 <strong>Dec</strong> - Sun 5<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>. Traditional Christmas market. For opening<br />
times & travel info: lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk<br />
Christmas at Clumber Park: includes wreath<br />
making workshops and Percy the Park Keeper’s<br />
winter wander trail as well as breakfast with the<br />
elves. For more info: nationaltrust.org<br />
Beauty and the Beast: 3rd <strong>Dec</strong>-15th <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
at Nottingham Playhouse. Tickets £18-£40. Call:<br />
0115 941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk<br />
Victorian Matlock: Christmas market.Fri 3<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> (9am-6pm), Sat 4 <strong>Dec</strong> (9am-7pm) & Sun 5<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> (9am-6pm). Outside stalls as well as 3 x<br />
carpeted marquees. Hall Leys Park, Matlock.
Trent Valley Singers Christmas Concert:<br />
an evening of festive songs & music inc.<br />
refreshments. Fri 3 <strong>Dec</strong> at 7.30pm. Burton Joyce<br />
Village Hall. Tickets £7. Call Heather on 0115<br />
844 0872 or Willow Tree Cafe,Burton Joyce.<br />
Carlton MVC Christmas Concerts:<br />
4 <strong>Dec</strong>-7:30pm - Christmas is Coming: Chilwell<br />
Road Methodist Church, Beeston. 11 <strong>Dec</strong>-4pm -<br />
Matinee Family Christmas Concert: Netherfield<br />
Baptist Church, Netherfield. 12 <strong>Dec</strong> - 4-6pm<br />
Christmas Singalong: Rufford Abbey Courtyard.<br />
17 <strong>Dec</strong> - 7:30pm - Brand New Mixed Choir<br />
Christmas Concert: St Jude’s Church, Mapperley.<br />
18 <strong>Dec</strong> - 7pm - Christmas Festival Concert with<br />
guest artists - St Paul’s Church, Carlton.<br />
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: 4th - 19th<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George<br />
St. For times and prices call the box office:<br />
0115 947 6096.<br />
Christmas Celebration!: An evening of<br />
festive fun in aid of a great cause. Maggie’s<br />
Nottingham - Nottingham City Hospital,<br />
Hucknall Rd, <strong>NG5</strong> 1PH. 8 <strong>Dec</strong> - 4pm - 8pm.<br />
The Gingerbread Man: 9th <strong>Dec</strong>-30th <strong>Dec</strong> at<br />
Djanogly Theatre. Suitable for ages 3+. £10.50-<br />
£14. Tel:0115 846 7777 or www.lakesidearts.<br />
org.uk for more info.<br />
Little Red Riding Hood: 9th <strong>Dec</strong> - 1 <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong> at<br />
Nottingham Playhouse. Suit ages 3-8. Call: 0115<br />
941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk<br />
Burton Joyce Christmas Market: 11th <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
10am - 2pm at Burton Joyce Village Hall, NG14 5EY.<br />
In Accord Chamber Choir Presents An Evening<br />
Of Christmas Music: 11th <strong>Dec</strong> 7.30am. St<br />
Martin’s Church, Sherwood. Tickets £8 on the<br />
door. Proceeds to Nottingham Refugee Forum.<br />
Bluecoat Sings Christmas: 11 <strong>Dec</strong> at 7.30pm.<br />
Nuthall Methodist Church, NG16 1DN. Tickets<br />
£8 inc. refreshments. Tickets: 0115 953 1903.<br />
Christmas Fayre: 11th-12th <strong>Dec</strong> from10.30am-<br />
4pm. Papplewick Pumping Station, Papplewick<br />
For info: 0115 963 2938 or<br />
www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk<br />
Robin Hood: 11th <strong>Dec</strong> - 9th <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong> at the<br />
Theatre Royal. Tickets £14.50-£41. To book<br />
www.trch.co.uk or tel: 0115 989 5555<br />
Woodthorpe Singers Christmas Concert: Sat<br />
11th <strong>Dec</strong> at St Mark’s Church (also streaming<br />
on You Tube). Fundraising for motor neurone<br />
disease, multiple sclerosis & <strong>Arnold</strong> foodbank.<br />
We Three Kings: 12th <strong>Dec</strong>. 7.30pm. Tickets<br />
£19. Feel good Christmas show. Bonington<br />
Theatre. <strong>Arnold</strong>. For more info: 0115 901 3640<br />
or www.boningtontheatre.co.uk<br />
The Muppet Christmas Carol: 14th <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
7.30pm. Royal Concert Hall. Tickets £30-£50. To<br />
book: 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk<br />
The Hallé Christmas Concert: 15th <strong>Dec</strong> at<br />
7.30pm at the Royal Concert Hall. Tickets<br />
£11.50-£37.50. Box office 0115 989 5555 or<br />
visit: www.trch.co.uk<br />
Carols Around The Christmas Tree: with<br />
Hucknall & Linby Brass Band. Nabb Park, West<br />
Hucknall. Thur 16 <strong>Dec</strong> at 6pm.<br />
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe: 18th <strong>Dec</strong>. Together<br />
at Christmas Tour. Tickets from £46.70.<br />
Motorpoint Arena. Tel: 0843 373 3000 or visit:<br />
www.motorpointarenanottingham.com<br />
The Big Band at Christmas - with Five<br />
Star Swing: 20th <strong>Dec</strong> 7.30pm. Tickets £16.<br />
Bonington Theatre, <strong>Arnold</strong>. Visit www.<br />
boningtontheatre.co.uk or call 0115 901 3640<br />
Flying High Young Company presents Aladdin:<br />
12-22nd <strong>Dec</strong> at 3pm & 7pm. Bonington Theatre,<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong>. 0115 956 0733.<br />
It’s A Wonderful Life: 24 <strong>Dec</strong>ember at 1.30pm.<br />
Bonington Cinema, <strong>Arnold</strong>. 0115 956 0733.<br />
Mother Goose: 30th <strong>Dec</strong> at 3pm. Thoresby<br />
Park’s Riding Hall. Book tickets at www.<br />
whatsonatthoresby.co.uk<br />
The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 30th <strong>Dec</strong>. 6pm.<br />
Royal Concert Hall. Tickets £27.50-£31.50. To<br />
book: 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk<br />
New Year’s Eve Gala 2021: 31st <strong>Dec</strong>. 6pm.<br />
Royal Concert Hall. Tickets £19.50-£36.50. To<br />
book: 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk<br />
The Wizard of Oz: 2nd <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong> at<br />
1pm. Tickets from £29.50. Motorpoint<br />
Arena. Tel: 0843 373 3000 or visit www.<br />
motorpointarenanottingham.com
RETURNS TO WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK…<br />
West Midland Safari Park is pleased to announce that its<br />
annual Santa Safari event will be going ahead this year.<br />
From 26 November and running daily until Christmas Eve,<br />
the Park’s Discovery Trail will be transformed with over 350<br />
Christmas trees, festive decorations, dazzling fairy lights and<br />
even layers upon layers of ‘snow’.<br />
Santa and his team of elves will be residing at the Park, ready<br />
to greet guests, gift presents and spread some festive cheer.<br />
Families will be magically transported to the North<br />
Pole on Santa’s sleigh, then following a walk through<br />
the newly updated winter wonderland, they will be<br />
able to pay a visit to the big man himself in his grotto.<br />
Children will get a memento of their day by having a<br />
picture taken of themselves with Santa which they<br />
can then take home. They’ll also be able to choose<br />
their very own present in the elves’ workshop.<br />
Also included in the package is a visit to Mrs Claus’ Kitchen,<br />
where children can receive a drink and cookie, whilst adults<br />
are treated to a hot drink and mince pie.<br />
There is also the chance for children to enter the ‘Letters to<br />
Santa’ competition, where children can write a letter to Santa<br />
and post it in his magical talking postbox, for a chance to win<br />
a family annual pass.<br />
Additionally, guests visiting this winter can experience a<br />
Virtual Reality Santa Sleigh Ride – a magical 4D adventure<br />
to the North Pole. Families can help Santa test out his<br />
sleigh before his big journey on Christmas Eve. They will<br />
be transported across the globe and through a wintery<br />
wonderland, but as it’s a test run, it could be a bumpy ride!<br />
Santa Safari runs from 26 November to 24 <strong>Dec</strong>ember and is<br />
£28.50 for adults, £24.50 for children aged 3-15, £13.00 for<br />
children under the age of three and £26.50 for concessions.<br />
The VR Sleigh ride can be added on for £4 per person at the<br />
time of booking. Admission includes a Free Return Code<br />
to visit again in six months, only when booking online in<br />
advance. Guests can also receive discounts for selected<br />
dates, when booking online.<br />
Further information about West Midland Safari Park is<br />
available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by<br />
telephone 01299 402114. Find out more on the Safari Park’s<br />
official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WestMidSafari.<br />
Win 1 of 5 family passes*<br />
*Family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children.<br />
Santa safari not included as tickets will be from Feb <strong>2022</strong> onwards.<br />
What do children get from<br />
Mrs Claus’ Kitchen?<br />
Answer:...................................................................<br />
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Name:.....................................................................<br />
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House no / Postcode:..............................................<br />
Email:.....................................................................<br />
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Contact Number:....................................................<br />
SEND YOUR ANSWER TO:<br />
5A STANHOPE CRESCENT, ARNOLD, <strong>NG5</strong> 7AZ<br />
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*Each ticket is valid for four people to visit on one occasion (theme park rides not included). Tickets also include admission to the four-mile, self-drive safari, Discovery Trail exhibits,<br />
animal encounters, African Village and live shows. Children under 3 years admitted free (Rides extra). Lots more info: www.wmsp.co.uk<br />
West Midlands Safari Park, Spring Grove Rd, Bewdley, Kidderminster DY12 1LF
IT’S BACK!<br />
26 Nov 2021 – 9 <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
WOLLATON HALL – NOTTINGHAM<br />
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CHRISTMAS<br />
by Bob Massey<br />
We don’t really think about the things we do<br />
at Christmas time, we tend to just go with the<br />
flow.<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>orating the house and the tree, shopping<br />
for lots of food and gifts for all the family,<br />
waiting on the arrival of Santa Claus. We sing<br />
carols, eat turkey and Christmas pudding and<br />
pull crackers.<br />
Most of the things we do at this time of year<br />
have been passed down to us through the<br />
family, the town, county or even country of<br />
our origin. This has been the case throughout<br />
time - with the real origin and meaning of these<br />
traditions lost along the way.<br />
Most people know that Christmas celebrates<br />
the birth of Jesus Christ, but how did it come<br />
about that we celebrate it on 25th <strong>Dec</strong>ember?<br />
Christians commemorate Christmas Day as the<br />
anniversary of the birth of Jesus, but it is both<br />
a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide<br />
cultural and commercial phenomenon.<br />
But why do we have this fixation on partying in<br />
midwinter?<br />
In an agricultural society, the harvest work is<br />
done for the year, and there’s nothing left to be<br />
done in the fields. The historian Hutton said;<br />
“If you happen to live in a region in which<br />
midwinter brings striking darkness and cold and<br />
hunger, then the urge to have a celebration at the<br />
very heart of it, to avoid going mad or falling into<br />
deep depression is very, very strong”<br />
Even now, when solstice no longer has the<br />
same meaning and you can get rid of the<br />
darkness with the flick of an electric light<br />
switch, it’s still a very powerful season.<br />
The end of <strong>Dec</strong>ember was a perfect time for<br />
celebration in most areas of Europe. At that<br />
time of year, most cattle were slaughtered so<br />
they would not have to be fed on the sparse<br />
supplies available during the winter.<br />
The middle of winter has long been a time of<br />
celebration around the world. Centuries before<br />
the arrival of Jesus, early Europeans celebrated<br />
light and birth in the darkest days of winter.<br />
Christmas traditions can trace their origins<br />
back to very ancient times.<br />
The early church quickly recognised that<br />
they were not easily going to stop people<br />
celebrating in the old ways. Therefore they<br />
Christianised the existing festivals by making<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember and especially the 25th, already<br />
the pagan Saturnalia festival, a celebration of<br />
Christ’s birth.<br />
What was important was not the date but the<br />
fact that Jesus’ birth was celebrated. Pagan<br />
festivals were absorbed in this way to prevent<br />
them running alongside Christian ones.<br />
This would have been very likely given the<br />
background of early converts.<br />
For many, it was also the only time of year<br />
when they had a supply of fresh meat. In<br />
addition, most wine and beer made during<br />
the year was finally fermented and ready<br />
for drinking. This is where our tradition of<br />
Christmas dinner and all the extra eating and<br />
drinking originates. Using up the surplus and<br />
stocking up for the winter.<br />
So now you know why you eat and drink too<br />
much at Christmas!<br />
I am researching the history of Mapperley and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with<br />
more details or information. Email: bob.m.massey@gmail.com or post via <strong>NG5</strong> magazine.
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Wednesday 8th <strong>Dec</strong>ember<br />
Cavendish, Coningswath,<br />
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Thursday 9th <strong>Dec</strong>ember<br />
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Friday 10th <strong>Dec</strong>ember<br />
Spring Lane, Lambley and<br />
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See our Facebook page for<br />
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planned routes.<br />
@GedlingRT<br />
Are you an outgoing male aged 18-45 with a passion for<br />
helping out in the local community? If so, we have an exciting<br />
opportunity for you! The Gedling Round table is currently<br />
recruiting volunteers to join our fun-filled team. So, if you fancy<br />
using your free time to make a difference to the community<br />
(as well as making life-long friends) then please email us at:<br />
gedlingrt@gmail.com to find out more. Alternatively you can<br />
check out our facebook page for more information @GedlingRT.<br />
The Gedling and District Round Table would also like to say<br />
a massive thank you to Gullivers theme parks for rebuilding<br />
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ikers 14th annual toy run<br />
by Cllr John Parr<br />
We are pleased to announce the 14th annual Toy<br />
Run. Bikers meet at the Arrow pub, Gedling Road,<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong>, <strong>NG5</strong> 6NY between 11am and 12noon on<br />
Saturday 11 <strong>Dec</strong>ember. Hot bacon and sausage<br />
butties will be served along with tea and coffee.<br />
The Bikers Township Tour will then be flagged off by<br />
the Mayor at around midday.<br />
The Santa bike procession will be hitting the roads<br />
of <strong>Arnold</strong>, Daybrook, Woodthorpe and Mapperley.<br />
Finishing up in Eagle Square, <strong>Arnold</strong> there will be an<br />
opportunity for riders to showcase their bikes, giving<br />
local shoppers’ and their families a festive photo<br />
shoot.<br />
The Tour will then return to the Arrow for the Mayor<br />
of Gedling Borough Council, Meredith Lawrence, to<br />
judge the “Best Dressed Father Christmas Bike, and<br />
Biker.” and announce the prize winners.<br />
If you are able to donate, toys would be most<br />
gratefully received. Please drop any donations to the<br />
Arrow pub. Donated toys will be collected by team<br />
members from the Salvation Army and delivered to<br />
underprivileged children this Christmas.<br />
For any further information on the event please call<br />
Cllr. John Parr on 0115 9537 118.<br />
We would like to thank the sponsors of the event: the<br />
Arrow pub and Vertu Motorcycles, kindly supported<br />
by Gedling Borough Council.<br />
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St Mark’s Church, Woodthorpe<br />
Community Christmas Tree Festival<br />
4 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 11am-2pm<br />
Candlelit Carols with Burton Joyce Brass<br />
12 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 6pm<br />
Community Christingles<br />
24 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 3.30pm & 5pm<br />
Christmas Celebration<br />
25 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 10am<br />
Christmas Communion<br />
26 <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 10am<br />
gedling lotto celebrates its<br />
1st birthday<br />
by Gedling Borough Council<br />
Since its launch in September 2020, the Gedling<br />
Lotto has raised almost £19,000 for the local<br />
community and more than £6,400 has been given<br />
away in winnings. So far, more than 31 local<br />
groups have signed up and been using the Lotto<br />
as a fun and effective way to raise funds for their<br />
valued services in the community.<br />
Supporters can win weekly cash prizes up to the<br />
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About Sprouts!<br />
Brussels sprouts…you either love<br />
them, or hate them. Here at NGHQ<br />
we love them and want to celebrate<br />
this much maligned winter vegetable.<br />
A member of the cabbage family, the sprout<br />
originated in Belgium centuries ago, hence the<br />
name. We produce over 80,000 tons a year<br />
here in the UK. At Christmas, supermarkets<br />
sell 750 million sprouts (although it is<br />
estimated that half of these end up in the bin!)<br />
We want to persuade you that sprouts are not<br />
just for Christmas…our easy and delicious<br />
recipes can be enjoyed anytime during the<br />
winter months.<br />
Those lovely little mini cabbages are packed<br />
full of good stuff , with high levels of vitamin<br />
C and K. In fact, an 80g serving of sprouts<br />
delivers four times more vitamin C than an<br />
orange. Sprouts are packed with nutrients and<br />
also contain good levels of fi bre and protein.<br />
They can help to lower blood pressure and<br />
cholesterol, strengthen bones and reduce<br />
infl ammation. What’s not to like??<br />
Sprouts can be steamed, roasted, fried,<br />
shredded and eaten raw or, boiled to death<br />
like my grandma’s traditional recipe!!!<br />
Ali Wale
Sproutslaw<br />
150g Brussels sprouts –<br />
trimmed & thinly sliced<br />
1 x small carrot – peeled &<br />
grated<br />
1 x small red onion – sliced into<br />
half moons<br />
1 tbsp parsley – chopped<br />
40g walnuts – chopped &<br />
toasted<br />
1-2 tbsp mayonnaise<br />
1 tbsp – sour cream<br />
Salt & pepper<br />
Method<br />
In a large mixing bowl mix<br />
together the sprouts, onion,<br />
carrot, parsley and toasted<br />
walnuts. In a small bowl, mix<br />
the mayo and sour cream. Stir<br />
the mayo mix into the slaw.<br />
Season to taste. Serves 2-3<br />
** This recipe can easily be<br />
doubled. It can also easily be<br />
pimped up. Add cranberries or<br />
blue cheese for a festive twist.<br />
Add some chilli sauce to the<br />
mayo for a kick. **<br />
Brussels and Blue<br />
500g Brussels sprouts –<br />
trimmed<br />
2 x red onions – sliced into<br />
wedges<br />
4-5 thyme sprigs – leaves<br />
removed<br />
1 tbsp olive oil<br />
100g blue cheese (we used<br />
stilton)<br />
2 tbsp breadcrumbs<br />
Method<br />
Heat oven 200°C. Place oil,<br />
onion wedges and thyme in a<br />
medium baking tray. Toss to<br />
cover in oil and roast for 15<br />
mins. Meanwhile boil sprouts<br />
for 4 mins and drain. Run<br />
under cold water to prevent<br />
over cooking. When slightly<br />
cool – halve bigger sprouts.<br />
After 15 mins add sprouts to<br />
the tin and roast for another<br />
15 mins. Finally crumble over<br />
the cheese and breadcrumbs<br />
and roast for another 10-15<br />
mins. Keep an eye on the tray.<br />
You want golden crumbs and<br />
melted cheese. Serves 4 as a<br />
side or 2 as a main.<br />
** Delicious with sausages and<br />
a dollop of mustard**<br />
Brussels and Ham<br />
Gratin<br />
1kg Brussels sprouts –<br />
trimmed and halved<br />
200g cooked ham – shredded<br />
50g butter<br />
2 heaped tbsp plain fl our<br />
1 pt milk<br />
2 tbsp sour cream<br />
2 tsp English mustard<br />
200g Cheddar – grated<br />
100g breadcrumbs<br />
Method<br />
Boil the sprouts in a large pan<br />
of salted water for 3 mins and<br />
drain. Run under cold water to<br />
prevent them cooking further. Heat<br />
oven to 200°C. Now make the<br />
cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a<br />
saucepan, add the fl our and mix<br />
well. Cook for 2 mins. Take off the<br />
heat and gradually add the milk<br />
until you have a smooth mix. Put<br />
back on the heat and continue<br />
to stir until the sauce thickens.<br />
Add two thirds of the cheese,<br />
the mustard, the sour cream and<br />
season well. Put the sprouts and<br />
ham in an ovenproof dish, pour<br />
over the sauce. Mix the rest of the<br />
cheese with the breadcrumbs and<br />
sprinkle over the top. Bake for 25<br />
mins or until the top is golden.<br />
Serves 6<br />
**delicious with mash**
pet safety during the festive season<br />
by Scarsdale Vets<br />
Christmas can often be a busy time of year. Whether<br />
you’re out and about visiting friends and relatives,<br />
or you have family and friends coming over to your<br />
house, the change to your pets’ routine can be pretty<br />
stressful.<br />
Take a look at our 10 festive tips to ensure your pet<br />
remains happy and content during the Christmas<br />
period.<br />
Friends and family<br />
Visitors can sometimes be a little unnerving for pets.<br />
If your pet is usually concerned with visitors, it’s<br />
important to ensure your pet has a safe place they<br />
can retreat to where they won’t be disturbed. Having a<br />
familiar sound on such as the TV or radio may help to<br />
make them feel much more at ease too.<br />
Stick to your routine<br />
Stick to your usual routine as much as possible. Keep<br />
mealtimes roughly the same, and ensure your dog gets<br />
their usual amount of exercise. If you usually walk your<br />
dog twice a day, then it’s a good idea stick to this, even<br />
during the busy Christmas period.<br />
Travelling with your pet<br />
Travelling can be a stressful experience for your dog. If<br />
you are planning to travel with your pet, it’s a good idea<br />
to take their toys and bedding to provide some extra<br />
comfort.<br />
Store gifts away safely<br />
Don’t leave presents under the tree – pets may be<br />
tempted to investigate and unwrap gifts. Keep gifts<br />
safely stored away until Christmas morning and keep a<br />
close eye on your pet when opening your gifts.<br />
Keep pet’s busy<br />
Kong toys and other interactive feeders are a great<br />
way to keep your pet distracted and their mind active,<br />
especially if you’re expecting lots of guests.<br />
Away for Christmas?<br />
If you’re away over the festive period but your pet<br />
is staying at home, allow them time to get used to<br />
whoever is looking after them before you leave. If your<br />
neighbour has kindly offered to look after your cat, let<br />
them both meet a few times beforehand.<br />
Be aware of the Christmas tree<br />
A real Christmas tree looks beautiful, yet the oils in<br />
trees can be mildly toxic if consumed. The needles can<br />
also get stuck in your pet’s throat or in their paws.<br />
Regularly sweep up any needles that have dropped<br />
onto the floor and try not to leave your pet unattended<br />
around the tree. Cats climbing trees may also present a<br />
risk of injury, so help to keep them safe.<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>orations<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>orations may appear to look like tempting new and<br />
shiny toys to play with yet tinsel and angel hair can<br />
cause serious illness if consumed.<br />
Instead, help keep your pet’s playful side occupied by<br />
spending time playing with appropriate pet toys with<br />
them.<br />
Lights may also be a very tempting toy. Make sure<br />
lights aren’t dangling, wires are tucked away safely, and<br />
lights are turned off when leaving your pet unattended.<br />
Visiting children<br />
Ensure you supervise children and dogs together at all<br />
times. Children can get very excited over Christmas,<br />
and to a dog, this can be very unpredictable behaviour<br />
and can cause them stress. Ensure your pet has<br />
somewhere safe they can retreat to at all times.<br />
Tempting treats<br />
Keep an eye on chocolates, fruit cake and mince pies.<br />
Grapes, raisins and chocolate are all toxic to dogs,<br />
therefore, avoid leaving any food unattended. If you<br />
suspect your pet has ingested something that could<br />
cause harm, please contact your vet immediately.<br />
We’re here for you and your pet 365 days a year, 7 days<br />
a week. If you’re concerned about your pet over the<br />
Christmas period, call us via 01332 678333.<br />
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volunteers needed to help visually impaired people get out<br />
and enjoy the festive season<br />
by Guide Dogs<br />
Sight loss<br />
charity<br />
Guide<br />
Dogs has<br />
launched<br />
an appeal<br />
this festive<br />
season for<br />
volunteers<br />
in<br />
Nottinghamshire who could help local people with<br />
sight loss get out into the community.<br />
The charity’s volunteer ‘sighted guides’ help people<br />
with a vision impairment by guiding them around<br />
their local area, for a couple of hours a week or a<br />
fortnight.<br />
Partnerships are matched based on common<br />
interests and the service helps people with sight loss<br />
build their confidence and do the things they enjoy.<br />
Elizabeth Felgate, My Sighted Guide Volunteering<br />
Manager for Nottinghamshire, said: “The pandemic<br />
has led to many people with sight loss feeling isolated<br />
and losing their confidence.<br />
“Volunteers can give as much or as little time as<br />
they like – just a few hours a week can make all the<br />
difference to someone.”<br />
Volunteers must be 18+ and an Enhanced Disclosure<br />
check is required as part of the role. Full sighted<br />
guide training will be provided for new volunteers by<br />
Guide Dogs.<br />
To find out more, contact Elizabeth Felgate via Elizabeth.Felgate@guidedogs.org.uk,<br />
call 0800 781 1444 or visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/volunteering<br />
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As a kid I was desperate for a pet. I used to send<br />
my parents (and Santa) begging letters (this was<br />
before mobile phones remember). Eventually they<br />
caved in.<br />
My first pet was a mouse. My brother and I had<br />
one each. I remember one day my brother picked<br />
his up by the tail and accused it of eating all the<br />
chocolates. Dangling there, it was twice the normal<br />
size and all lumpy. Next day there were about 12<br />
babies. Little did we know these would be the first<br />
of many. Bear in mind this was the seventies, when<br />
pet shops still sold puppies and ours also had a onearmed<br />
monkey and a huge snake. We put the babies<br />
in egg boxes and took them to the pet shop and the<br />
man paid us for them. Result! This enterprise was<br />
cut short when our parents found out and the mice<br />
were split up. It wasn’t until years later that I found<br />
out that the pet shop owner was feeding them to the<br />
snake, not selling them as pets!<br />
Guinea pigs came next. Daisy and Buttercup. I<br />
loved those pigs, but not enough, it appeared, to<br />
want to clean the cage out every week. No surprise<br />
that when they died, we entered the pet wilderness<br />
years. There was the odd stick insect and a couple<br />
of goldfish but nothing until I left home.<br />
That’s when the cats started to arrive (and depart).<br />
Starting with Flo and Ted. When Flo was run over,<br />
she had to wear a cast on her front leg. Strictly<br />
no climbing, no jumping and no running. She was<br />
confined to the back room to prevent her doing any<br />
more damage. After checking on her, a hysterical<br />
child came running towards me holding Flo’s ‘leg’.<br />
Luckily for the cat, it was just the cast that had<br />
fallen off!<br />
Shakey the Wondercat came next. He fetched, like<br />
a dog. Hours of fun lobbing tin foil balls for him to<br />
bring back to us. Sadly, he was also run over (there<br />
is a pattern emerging here) before his first birthday.<br />
The<br />
Menagerie<br />
Tale<br />
I was sobbing to Gary about how his light shone<br />
brightly even though he hadn’t lasted long. “He was<br />
hardly Jimmy Hendrix” came the reply. Bit harsh.<br />
Even with all the heartache (and vets bills), who<br />
wouldn’t want to wake up to make a cuppa and slide<br />
along the kitchen floor on cat puke?<br />
How dull would life be without solving the mystery<br />
of a thousand feathers all over the carpet but no<br />
body?<br />
Who doesn’t enjoy identifying mysterious puddles<br />
and damp patches around the house? Could it be<br />
dog dribble, cat wee, Gary???<br />
We now have an elderly cat who has lost her<br />
marbles, as well as her teeth. If she’s not asleep,<br />
then she is parading all over the kitchen surfaces<br />
leaving a trail of slobber and fur as she pesters us<br />
continuously for food.<br />
Six years ago, we reached the pinnacle of our pet<br />
timeline when a visit to the Mayflower Rescue<br />
Centre on new year’s eve resulted in us adopting<br />
Harry. Now I get it!<br />
I used to wonder what all the fuss was about when<br />
dog owners would gush that a home’s not a home<br />
without a dog. It’s true! It’s not a home – it’s a tip!!!<br />
Mud and fur everywhere. And I mean, everywhere.<br />
You know things have gone too far when, after a<br />
really bad episode of coughing, we were convinced<br />
Gary was about to huff up a fur ball!<br />
Still, not content with one faithful friend, two years<br />
later we went back and got Herbie. And that’s when<br />
the fun really started…But we wouldn’t have it any<br />
other way.<br />
H.C.A.A.H.N.Y<br />
© A W
Where’s Santa?<br />
Sundown Adventure Land - Christmas Spectacular. Until 24 <strong>Dec</strong>. Take a magical ride<br />
through the enchanted forest to visit Santa. To book tickets visit:<br />
www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248274.<br />
Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2 cruises every Sat & Sun through <strong>Dec</strong> inc.<br />
19th <strong>Dec</strong>. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for the children (up to 12 yrs).<br />
£13.45pp. 2 sailings per day (11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm). Call 0115 9100 400/401/402 to<br />
book or visit: www.princessrivercruises.co.uk<br />
Conkers Winter Wonderland –10am-7.30pm (5pm Xmas eve). Weekdays opens at 12pm. Tickets<br />
include access to Conkers Discovery. Visit Santa’s Woodland Grotto. For dates & ticket details<br />
call: 01283 216633 or book online. www.visitconkers.com<br />
An Audience with Father Christmas at Bolsover Castle – Sat 30th Nov–Sun 22nd <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
Weekends only. 10.30am–4pm. Includes small gift. Max 2 adults per child. Meet Santa as he<br />
tells tales of Christmas past. Normal admission applies. Additional charge of £5 for Santa<br />
(includes small gift). Pre-booking essential. To book call: 0370 333 1181.<br />
Dine with Santa at Rufford Country Park - 13/14 & 27/28 Nov & 4/5, 11/12 & 18-24 <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
Breakfast Buffet with Santa 8.30am-10am or lunch/tea with Santa 12pm-1.30pm<br />
& 3.30pm-5pm. For prices & to book visit: www.ruffordabbey.com or tel:<br />
01623 821338.<br />
Santa’s Grotto at the Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle - 20/21 & 27/28 Nov & 4/5,<br />
11/12 & 18-23 <strong>Dec</strong>. See Santa in his regency grotto. For more info & prices:<br />
belvoircastle.com<br />
Visit Santa at West Midland Safari Park - from 26 November - 24<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember. Have your picture taken and choose your own present from the<br />
elves workshop. For more info: www.wmsp.co.uk or call 01299 402114 or<br />
Facebook - Westmidsafari<br />
The Christmas Time Tangle at White Post Farm - The Time Tangle experience<br />
includes a full days admission to the farm, meeting Santa and a gift. For prices<br />
and more info visit: www.whitepostfarm.co.uk or call 01623 882977.<br />
Oceans of Fun - You can have breakfast with Santa on 15th, 20th, 21st & 22nd <strong>Dec</strong>.<br />
9.30am–11.30am. £7 per child. Includes breakfast, visit & gift from Santa. Christmas<br />
party on 23rd <strong>Dec</strong>. 3pm-5pm (£8.50). Includes visit from Santa. For more info call 0115<br />
963 3961.<br />
Father Christmas and his Sleigh - will be visiting various NG3/<strong>NG5</strong> locations. Check<br />
times and dates on Gedling & District Roundtable Facebook page.<br />
Keycraft - Santa will be in his charity Grotto selected afternoons. Ring for details. The<br />
Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. Call 0115 968 0003 to book.<br />
Visit Santa at Clumber Park - You can visit Santa during <strong>Dec</strong>ember. You can also breakfast<br />
with the elves every weekend during <strong>Dec</strong>ember and Wed 22 <strong>Dec</strong> and Thur 23 <strong>Dec</strong> in the<br />
parsonage. To book please call 01909 511034.<br />
Visit Santa in his Woodland Wonderland - Santa is here every weekend from 27 November<br />
and then every day from Mon 20th - Fri 24th <strong>Dec</strong>ember. Manor Farm Park & Woodlands, East<br />
Leake, LE12 6LU. To book visit: manorfarm.info/events/christmas-woodland-wonderland<br />
Santa Tours - Mapperley & <strong>Arnold</strong> Rotary Club will be bringing the magic of Christmas to<br />
various locations in NG3/<strong>NG5</strong>. Check their Facebook page for times, dates and places.
Army Cadets - Challenge yourself and learn new skills:<br />
fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport,<br />
BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs.<br />
For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your<br />
nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> St Mary’s Pre-School - Registered<br />
OUTSTANDING with OFSTED. On Church Lane, <strong>Arnold</strong><br />
(behind St Mary’s church). Open every day. Free places<br />
available for 2, 3 & 4 year olds. Visit www.arnoldpreschool.<br />
org, visit Facebook, email info@arnoldpreschool.org or call<br />
07969 544137.<br />
Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 0115 952 3617.<br />
If you run a group or club for kids this is the page for you.<br />
If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing<br />
is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition<br />
(150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on<br />
0115 9269777 or email:ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls<br />
Association - Mon night (term time): 5.30pm - 7.30pm.<br />
Open to ages 5-18 yrs - boys & girls. At St Andrew’s<br />
Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, NG3 5AD. Call 0115 912<br />
0098 or email: bbga@standrewsnottm.org.uk<br />
1st Redhill Scout Group - Welcome boys & girls.<br />
Beavers: Tues 6-7.15pm 6-8 years. Cubs Wed 7-8.30pm 8-10<br />
years. Scouts Thurs 7-9pm 10-14 years. Also open for hire, but<br />
not to business. Enquiries to: 1stredhillscoutgroup@gmail.com<br />
2nd <strong>Arnold</strong> Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm. Call<br />
Yvonne on 07954 402258.<br />
2nd <strong>Arnold</strong> (St Mary’s) Scout Group - Calverton<br />
Road, <strong>Arnold</strong>. Beavers: Mon & Wed, Cubs: Tues & Thurs,<br />
Scouts: Mon & Wed, Explorers Friday. For more info: email:<br />
arnoldscoutgroup@hotmail.co.uk or call 07982 247147.<br />
102nd Nottingham Scout Group - meet Mondays<br />
(term time only) at Rise Park Church. Beavers (ages 6-8),<br />
Cubs (ages 8-10½) & Scouts (ages 10½-14). All groups meet<br />
6.30pm-8pm. For more details contact Jenny: 0115 977<br />
1345, or pop along Monday night.<br />
Air Cadets - 138 Squadron, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton,<br />
NG4 3DX. Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs.<br />
Drill, flying, sports, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh,<br />
BTECs & much more. Tel: 0115 940 4308<br />
Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities<br />
include flying, gliding, shooting. For 13-18yr olds. Tues &<br />
Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or<br />
www.2418atc.org<br />
Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - every<br />
Tues night (term time): 5.20pm - 9.15pm. Open to all 5-18 yrs<br />
- boys & girls. At the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close,<br />
Warren Hill. Contact the vicarage on 0115 920 8879<br />
Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club - Sat 5 - 6pm at<br />
Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. 8yrs +. For more info call 0115<br />
808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com<br />
Forest Kids Nottingham - Every Thurs 10am - 12 noon<br />
at Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the golf hut/cafe for<br />
nature activities, games and general mucking about in<br />
the fresh air. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/<br />
forestkidsnotts or email: forestkidsnotts@gmail.com<br />
Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - Run Kwik cricket<br />
sessions for 7 to 11 yrs, along with hardball teams<br />
for ages 11-15. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.<br />
Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham<br />
Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am, Stay’n’Play<br />
Wed 9am - 10.30am & 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for<br />
refreshments. Call 9150298 for further information.<br />
Good Shepherd Pre-School - Weaverthorpe Rd,<br />
Woodthorpe. OFSTED reg.for children aged 24 months+.<br />
Children from all families welcome. Mon-Wed 8.50-3.30,<br />
Thurs-Fri 8.50-11.50. Lunch club available everyday. Please<br />
call Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more details.<br />
Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers<br />
is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated<br />
community. Fridays 10am-12noon at Nonsuch Studios.<br />
Contact: getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more!<br />
Killisick Pre-School - Coppice Farm Primary, Laver<br />
Close, <strong>Arnold</strong>. 8.50am - 3.35pm Mon - Fri. OFSTED<br />
registered. Free funded sessions for 2, 3 & 4 yrs. Breakfast &<br />
afterschool clubs also available. Contact us: 0115 859 8143,<br />
email: killisick.ps@ntlworld.com<br />
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Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group - a fun & friendly<br />
group for babies and pre-schoolers. Mondays 10am-12pm<br />
(term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3<br />
Thackeray’s Lane, <strong>NG5</strong> 4HT. £4 per family.<br />
E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/<br />
littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5<br />
Mapperley Junior Netball Club - Are you in year<br />
7, 8 & 9 and love netball? New junior netball club. Mon<br />
5pm-5.50pm (yrs4-6), 6pm-6.50pm (yrs7-9), 7pm-8pm<br />
(yrs10-11) at Carlton Le Willows Academy, Wood Lane,<br />
NG4 4AA (Indoor). £2 per session. Coach led. Contact<br />
mapperleyjuniornetball@gmail.com<br />
Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing?<br />
NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Road,<br />
Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website:<br />
www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal.<br />
Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham<br />
Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals<br />
take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior &<br />
Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9.00pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham<br />
Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or<br />
admin@musicfor-everyone.org<br />
Nottingham Youth Band - If you’re 8yrs+ and play a<br />
woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or<br />
above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are<br />
Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more<br />
info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org<br />
refresh community cafe - for you & your under 5s. St<br />
Mark’s Church, Woodthorpe. Wed 10am-11.45am (term time)<br />
Come and be refreshed physically and spiritually. £3 per<br />
family. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/<br />
RefreshWoodthorpe or call 0115 9267859 for further info.<br />
The Boys’ Brigade 38th Nottingham Company -<br />
Every Tues 6.00-8.30pm. Open to ages 5-18yrs at <strong>Arnold</strong><br />
URC, Calverton Road. Call Jennifer on 0115 9670034 or<br />
http://38nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk<br />
The Boys’ Brigade 39th Nottingham Company -<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 5-18yrs.<br />
Contact Neil Stevenson: 39thnottm@boysbrigade.org.uk<br />
Tiny Talk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Classes<br />
- teach your baby how to communicate before they can talk<br />
and then help with their developing speech and language.<br />
Suitable from birth to 3.5 yrs. Enjoy a fun hour with your little<br />
one(s), learn a new skill, make new friends and eat chocolate<br />
biscuits! Call Claire: 07890 896889 or email: claireba@<br />
tinytalk.co.uk or visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/claireba<br />
Weaverthorpe Pre-School - Derwent Crescent, <strong>Arnold</strong>.<br />
9.00am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday. OFSTED registered.<br />
Funding for 2, 3 & 4yr olds. Qualified staff. Contact us on<br />
T: 0115 926 5644, E: weaverthorpe31@gmail.com.<br />
W: weaverthorpe-preschool.co.uk<br />
Notts & <strong>Arnold</strong> Amateur Cricket Club - Oct-March.<br />
Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est., Basford<br />
Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Fri club night<br />
for all ages 6.30pm-7.30pm. Indoor cricket league Saturdays<br />
1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.<br />
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham,<br />
NG2 4DP. Tuesday & Thursday 7.00 - 9.15pm. T: 0115 958<br />
0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.<br />
ms-sc.org/nottingham.<br />
NOTTINGHAM Triathlon Club - Do you love to swim,<br />
bike and run or just want to get fitter? Then why not join our<br />
family triathlon club for adults and juniors aged 8+. Based at<br />
Bingham, Harvey Hadden and Bestwood. To find our more<br />
contact: hello@nottinghamtri.com<br />
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & RANGERS - adventures<br />
and fun in a girls only space. Look for meeting information<br />
at https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/<br />
register-your-daughter or e-mail: daybrookdivision@<br />
girlgudingnottinghamshire.org.uk for further details.<br />
78a Weaverthorpe Rd, Woodthorpe<br />
Nottingham, <strong>NG5</strong> 4PT<br />
Offering funded places for<br />
2,3 & 4 year-olds.<br />
Open to all children in the local area,<br />
offering a host of activities catered<br />
to your child’s individual needs.<br />
Pre-School is the perfect place to<br />
play and learn both inside and at our<br />
Forest School.<br />
07971 382837<br />
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nottingham youth orchestra invites you to a free taster<br />
by Nottingham Youth Orchestra<br />
Students<br />
in all three<br />
Nottingham<br />
Youth<br />
Orchestras<br />
were<br />
welcomed<br />
back to<br />
autumn rehearsals with the added treat of a visit<br />
from their favourite ice cream van.<br />
The variety of flavours on offer reflected the wide<br />
range of music being rehearsed from Shostakovich<br />
and Mozart in Senior orchestra to a selection of<br />
adventure movie hits in Training orchestra, and<br />
Intermediate enjoying Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812<br />
Overture alongside Mission Impossible.<br />
If you know any young instrumentalists aged 8-18<br />
who would like to broaden their musical horizons<br />
by being part of the NYO family of orchestras, then<br />
come along to a FREE taster session. Meet our<br />
friendly young musicians and their dedicated team<br />
of instrumental tutors and experience the fun of<br />
ensemble music making first hand.<br />
NYO supports musical learning and gives young<br />
musicians the chance to play in concert halls,<br />
have fun on tour, musical trips and residentials.<br />
Rehearsals offer a chance to let off steam as part<br />
of an exciting sound world and are a welcome<br />
distraction from academic studies.<br />
Individual students and school groups are welcome<br />
to come and experience an NYO Taster. Simply<br />
contact pauladjwatt@gmail.com for full details and<br />
to request an application form, or visit:<br />
www.nottinghamyouthorchestra.org<br />
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Contact Sarah<br />
on 0115 849 2386<br />
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■ Almost 20 years’ experience<br />
■ New, reconditioned and<br />
■ rental available<br />
■ Friendly, personal service<br />
■ Free, no obligation survey<br />
■ 24/7, 365 days call-out<br />
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■ Members of Age UK<br />
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TOM RANDALL, MP<br />
Your local Member of Parliament for Gedling<br />
“I’m proud to be your local MP, serving the people<br />
of <strong>Arnold</strong>, Burton Joyce, Carlton, Colwick,<br />
Gedling village, Mapperley Plains, Netherfield,<br />
Stoke Bardolph and Woodthorpe.”<br />
If you would like to contact Tom about any issue, please<br />
e-mail him at tom.randall.mp@parliament.uk; or write<br />
to him at House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.<br />
Tom holds regular surgeries around Gedling.<br />
Further details can be found on his website<br />
(tomforgedling.com/surgeries) and his Facebook page<br />
(facebook.com/tomforgedling).<br />
parkinson’s TUESDAY DROP IN<br />
by Arthur Pember<br />
Do you suffer with Parkinson’s, Wilson’s disease or<br />
similar? Then why not try the Tuesday Drop In?<br />
Our Drop In takes place weekly from 12 noon – 3pm<br />
at The Bonington Club, (formerly Labour Club), 79<br />
High Street, <strong>Arnold</strong>. Relax in a friendly environment,<br />
playing games, chatting, and making new friends.<br />
Carers and family friends are most welcome.<br />
The Drop In is self-funding and has kept going thanks<br />
to the Labour Club, and now The Bonington Club,<br />
giving us free use of their premise and Peter, the<br />
organiser, and family, using their own money.<br />
We have been told that attending our Drop In is the only contact some have outside of their houses. It is so<br />
important for us to keep going.<br />
We are holding an open afternoon on Tuesday 7th <strong>Dec</strong>ember to raise much needed funds. Why not come<br />
along and support us? You can learn about Parkinson’s, play stickies, bingo and other games and there<br />
will be a raffle to boost our funds. Should you kindly wish to donate a raffle prize please contact Arthur at<br />
arthurpember13@gmail.com. For further details on the Drop In contact Peter on 07782 113841.<br />
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Group directory<br />
If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know<br />
about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity<br />
groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following<br />
the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.<br />
For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk<br />
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon<br />
monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Contact via the<br />
Facebook group: Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm -<br />
6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.<br />
Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give<br />
support to family & friends who have or are living with the<br />
stress of alcoholics. Meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St,<br />
Nottingham. Monday 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30 - 9.00pm. For<br />
more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk<br />
Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities?<br />
Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with<br />
like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. Email:<br />
allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk<br />
Anxiety management group - meet first & third<br />
Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community<br />
Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha<br />
on 07948 191093 or anxietymanagementnottm@gmail.com<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Methodist Church Mental Health Drop<br />
In Centre - befriending & support for sufferers of mental<br />
health problems & their carers. We also offer crafts, games,<br />
information, refreshments, pastoral support & signposting.<br />
Open every Fri 11.00am-2.00pm at <strong>Arnold</strong> Methodist Church,<br />
54 Front Street. A warm, sympathetic welcome assured.<br />
arthritis action nottingham group - an opportunity<br />
for people with arthritis to talk to others & share tips for<br />
managing their arthritis. Currently meetings are online. Next<br />
dates: East Midlands groups - 2nd March @ 2pm. Midlands<br />
evening groups - 1st March @ 6pm. For joining details see:<br />
www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events<br />
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham -<br />
Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting<br />
for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends<br />
and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7 -<br />
9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory<br />
Boulevard, NG7 6BE. For more info: 0754 621 5757 (1- 4pm)<br />
Breathe Easy Gedling - a support network for people<br />
with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers.<br />
We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at the<br />
Scout Hut, Calverton Road, <strong>Arnold</strong>, <strong>NG5</strong> 8DP.<br />
Connecting Families - for family matters. We are<br />
passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through<br />
courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott<br />
for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@<br />
connectingfamilies.co.uk<br />
cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/<br />
or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across<br />
Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from<br />
their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https://<br />
centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this.<br />
Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering for<br />
Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute<br />
loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over,<br />
by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties.<br />
Contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or<br />
email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.<br />
Debt Advice network - is a charity offering free,<br />
impartial, professional, face-to-face advice to people with<br />
debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@<br />
thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882.<br />
Depression - group meeting every month in <strong>Arnold</strong>, also<br />
one to one meetings available, limited spaces available.<br />
To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne<br />
on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com<br />
faith in families - For more info on adoption please visit<br />
www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811<br />
Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and<br />
group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or<br />
07961 025780.<br />
First steps - eating disorders in student services<br />
(ediss) - support to students, staff & alumni at both University<br />
of Nottingham & Nottingham Trent University struggling<br />
with their relationship with food & associated mental health<br />
difficulties. For further info contact: info@firststepsed.co.uk,<br />
to make a referral visit: www.firststepsed.co.uk<br />
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Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people<br />
into work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments<br />
& training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills tel: 0800<br />
111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org<br />
FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton<br />
every Tues 9.30-12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family<br />
resolution lawyer & offers a minimum 45 min confidential<br />
free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email:<br />
lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk<br />
Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have<br />
children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham<br />
group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL<br />
at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit:<br />
http://gateway-women.com<br />
Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary<br />
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from<br />
2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac team<br />
for more info on: 0115 883 4733<br />
Kings Money Advice Centre - free, impartial debt<br />
advice. Visit www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399.<br />
Loss of someone to suicide? Loss is a self help support<br />
group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family<br />
member or someone close. For more information call 0115<br />
911 1661 (Mon - Fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk<br />
Marie Curie Helper service - FREE to people with<br />
terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours weekly<br />
trained volunteers visit people in their homes offering<br />
companionship & tailored support. To request the service,<br />
call 0845 304 8730 or e: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk<br />
Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info.<br />
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia -<br />
MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for<br />
people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers.<br />
For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/<br />
Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@<br />
gmail.com<br />
money sorted in d2n2- free support for those<br />
struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@<br />
moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org<br />
memory/mind awareness - foreign coin & banknote<br />
collecting could help keep you mentally active & alert. An<br />
absorbing pastime from which you can learn a lot. For a chat<br />
call 0115 926 0276.<br />
Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together<br />
with their carers, very welcome. Meet 2nd Wednesday of<br />
every month, 1pm-3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church,<br />
Devon Drive (off Mansfield Rd), Sherwood. For more info call<br />
Pauline: 01332 810366 or Alan: 01159 262232<br />
Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men<br />
aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn<br />
new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the<br />
project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building,<br />
Nottingham Rd, <strong>NG5</strong> 6JR. For more info call Les 07872<br />
839570 or email: les.taylor@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in<br />
meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre,<br />
Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear<br />
of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of<br />
people affected by MS including carers & family. No charge,<br />
no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info:<br />
Tel: 0115 966 3582<br />
MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21<br />
Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic<br />
dystrophy is the most common and variable muscular<br />
dystrophy of adult life. Please call or email for more<br />
info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@mdsguk.org.<br />
wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org<br />
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people<br />
with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support,<br />
sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups,<br />
arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more<br />
info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help<br />
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For<br />
more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368<br />
Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - meet<br />
on 3rd Tuesday of each month at Nottingham City Hospital<br />
in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from<br />
7.30pm to 9.30pm. Our aim is to offer emotional, mutual and<br />
practical support to each other, partners, family and friends.<br />
For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460.<br />
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal<br />
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely<br />
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line.<br />
We also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,<br />
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed<br />
events. For more info or support call 07942 678692.<br />
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Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit<br />
service providing high quality affordable counselling<br />
for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area.<br />
Accredited services include individual, couples & employer<br />
assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950<br />
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Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open<br />
9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.<br />
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social group every Mon 10am-1pm. Lip reading classes on<br />
Tues (day & evening). Welfare rights advice. For details call<br />
0115 970 0516, text: 07817 275253 or email: nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone<br />
affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who<br />
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Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if<br />
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to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our<br />
group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7<br />
and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners<br />
always welcome. For further information either ring Self<br />
Help UK 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk<br />
Nottingham Self Help Group for People who<br />
Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood<br />
Community Centre. Contact Richard on 07968 951872.<br />
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy &<br />
Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a<br />
self help group for people with these medical conditions. For<br />
Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group -<br />
support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease.<br />
Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with<br />
buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell.<br />
Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra &<br />
Michael on 01636 812399<br />
Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support<br />
group, meet 3rd Wednesday monthly (except <strong>Jan</strong> & June)<br />
at St Judes Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE).<br />
Friendly, informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s.<br />
Come along for a chat, make friends, enjoy a regular<br />
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hotmail.co.uk or call 0808 108 8335<br />
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thewolfpackproject.org.uk or www.thewolfpackproject.org.uk<br />
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new beginnings<br />
by Helen Jones<br />
Solos Consultants<br />
Here we are almost at the end of another year..and<br />
what a year it’s been again. Navigating the tail end of<br />
the pandemic has seen more disruption to our lives<br />
on many levels.<br />
Fuel shortages, empty supermarket shelves, not<br />
enough HGV drivers, energy companies going bust<br />
on an almost daily basis and the end of the furlough<br />
scheme which saw many headed for redundancy. But<br />
we also saw the world open up a little – who couldn’t<br />
be slightly envious of social media posts from far off<br />
destinations that have been out of our reach for so<br />
long? The happy faces of students allowed back into<br />
the classroom to see their friends again?<br />
I ventured into town with some friends during what<br />
turned out to be Fresher’s Week and it was buzzing. The<br />
city was alive again. Did I feel old?.. yes but did I feel<br />
energised by the fantastic vibe?...also yes. We stayed<br />
out until 3am and came home slightly worse for wear<br />
and it just felt great to be alive.<br />
Like many others I’ve re-evaluated some aspects of life<br />
since March 2020. I’ve lost loved ones during lockdown<br />
and you realise that life is actually very short indeed.<br />
Change has been bubbling for a while but as you do it’s<br />
easier to put off difficult decisions and take the wellworn<br />
path of routine and security. But after 17 years of<br />
working within the family business I’ve decided that my<br />
future needs to be different. After raising four children<br />
and always being a working mother it’s time to make<br />
some decisions about what I’d like life to be.<br />
Initially I want to spend more time travelling to Wales<br />
to see my elderly mother and the rest of my family. I<br />
also want to walk many more miles every day with my<br />
rescue dogs and increase time spent volunteering for<br />
local rescues (if anyone reading this is interested in this<br />
type of volunteering I’d love to hear from you. My email<br />
is helpmerescuedogs@protonmail.com). But I need to<br />
earn a living so I have a few ideas to work on…<br />
I’m genuinely excited by the future for the first time in<br />
many years and maybe the lovely editorial team at NG<br />
magazines will allow me to share some more ramblings<br />
with you at some point. Writing these small articles has<br />
been cathartic for me and I’ve always hoped that they<br />
resonate with some of you.<br />
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Christmas full of love and hope for the New Year ahead.<br />
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age is just a number!!<br />
by Patricia Wetton<br />
Let me introduce myself.<br />
I’m Patricia Wetton and at<br />
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Despite always being sporty, I discovered a true love<br />
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10, my body shape changed. I saw toned muscles<br />
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Exercise doesn’t need to be a big shock. It<br />
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Mindset is a fairly new term, yet it is part of<br />
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Being mindful of who you are, and your actions,<br />
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We support our clients to make the most of<br />
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Nutrition doesn’t need to be something you<br />
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Jazzy Select Electric Power<br />
Chair. Excellent condition. Full<br />
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2 x John Lewis Gas Lift<br />
Breakfast Bar Stools. Dark<br />
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Double Duvet Cover Set.<br />
Sanderson. Inc. 2 x pillow cases. Soft<br />
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24 x Paperback novels. As new.<br />
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DJ-TECH Professional Belt Drive<br />
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Ladies Amaco Bike. Silver. Size 18.<br />
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Mira Sprint Electric 8.5kw<br />
Shower. New. Still boxed. £70 ono.<br />
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New Lined Curtains. By ‘Dreams v<br />
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Ceramic Floral Stand. Ex. Waring<br />
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Senior Ice Hockey Skates. 1 x pair<br />
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965 5680<br />
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steiff dolls china tea set.<br />
Boxed. New condition. £50. 07507<br />
655064<br />
vinyl. 78s & 45s. Various. Open to<br />
offers. 07507 655064<br />
dunelm mattress topper.<br />
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prices. 07989 783291<br />
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DRI BUDDI. £15. 0115 963 8478<br />
WANTED<br />
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Old tools ie: planes, chisels etc. Also<br />
mamod steam items or similar. Shed/<br />
garage clearance. Cash waiting. 07855<br />
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HiFi stereo equipment, amps, turntables,<br />
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Subbuteo football teams & accessories. By<br />
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contact Jeff Gould. 07762 088228<br />
Dinky Toys & vintage toys (any considered),<br />
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Cash waiting. 07711 834840<br />
Old record decks, turntables, HiFi<br />
equipment. Cash waiting for the right<br />
equipment. 07943 151955<br />
Collector wants gents mechanical Swiss<br />
wrist watches & pocket watches eg:<br />
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paid. 07973 815778<br />
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Lovely Late<br />
Bloomers<br />
Hesperantha are one<br />
of those lovely late<br />
bloomers that surprise<br />
and delight us gardeners<br />
every autumn with<br />
their stunning show of<br />
brightly coloured flowers<br />
whatever the weather.<br />
They are members of the<br />
iris family and closely akin to<br />
crocuses. Unlike crocuses<br />
they grow from rhizomes that<br />
spread underground and send<br />
up flat, sword-shaped leaves<br />
more like an iris. They grow to<br />
1-2ft / 30-60cm tall.<br />
The most popular and hardy<br />
ones are varieties of H.<br />
coccinea, meaning “bright<br />
red”, and the wild types are<br />
crimson in colour. These are<br />
said to be hardy to -5C or<br />
-10C depending on who you<br />
ask, but we’ve never lost one<br />
due to cold. Flowering goes<br />
on from August to November<br />
or even <strong>Dec</strong>ember, with the<br />
occasional flower in late<br />
spring. Garden breeding has<br />
given us lots of varieties all in<br />
shades of red, pink or white.<br />
All are equally easy to grow<br />
requiring only a rich soil and<br />
yearly feeding to perform well.<br />
Crimson Flag or River Lily are<br />
the accepted common names,<br />
the latter telling us about its<br />
native habitat. “Hesperantha”<br />
means “Evening Flower”,<br />
relating the colour of the<br />
flowers to the pink of a sunset.<br />
They perform well in wet or<br />
damp soils but will spread<br />
fairly rapidly. They are bit<br />
shorter in stature in dry soils<br />
but slower to spread. Enrich<br />
dry, poor soils with compost<br />
every couple of years.<br />
We’ve found them to be<br />
excellent cut flowers and all<br />
the varieties associate well<br />
together, so a vase of mixed<br />
stems is so attractive.<br />
The wild species has starshaped<br />
crimson-red flowers.<br />
The variety “Major” is taller<br />
and a bold scarlet-red with<br />
fuller flowers with rounded<br />
petals.<br />
There are many pink varieties.<br />
“Fenland Daybreak” and “Mrs<br />
Heggarty” are mid-pink with<br />
dark striations, “Sunrise” is<br />
rose pink with large flowers,<br />
and “Pink Princess” (aka<br />
“Wilfred Bryant”) is the palest<br />
pink, nearly white.<br />
“Alba” has a lovely green throat<br />
to the flowers that adds to the<br />
purity of the white petals.<br />
These are such easy and<br />
adaptable plants to grow<br />
that brighten the shortening<br />
days of autumn when all else<br />
is fading.<br />
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get discounts and prizes when you combat climate change<br />
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It is part of the Universities for Nottingham civic<br />
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TAROSCOPES<br />
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Fire signs- Leo, Aries,<br />
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A little bit of a shake up and a good ~talking to~<br />
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you’ve been lingering in a negative space, hoping<br />
things will magically improve. It’s time to move on<br />
my friend. The emperor shows that if you employ<br />
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eggs, divert your time and energy to things you<br />
enjoy doing and people who make you laugh,<br />
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Everything will feel better, brighter, more hopeful!<br />
Earth signs- Capricorn,<br />
Virgo, Taurus<br />
(Ace Of Wands, Ten Of Swords,<br />
Six Of Swords)<br />
A very direct message that you must end something<br />
which has gotten to be a pain in the bum / toxic /<br />
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your life. The six and ten of swords are both ~end it<br />
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pained by this withdrawal. Not only that but the ace<br />
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Water signs- Cancer,<br />
Pisces, Scorpio<br />
(Seven Of Cups, Seven Of Swords,<br />
Eight Of Swords)<br />
Your imagination is your greatest ally right now, my<br />
friend, and you need to activate it to create an<br />
out-of-the-box idea to escape a tricky situation<br />
or relationship.The seven of cups is that ‘what if’<br />
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swords describe a mentally challenging situation or<br />
bond, which entraps you somehow, puts you under<br />
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Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet<br />
every Thurs at Kirk Hallam Social Club, Dallimore Rd, Kirk<br />
Hallam, Derby, DE7 4GZ. 7.30pm-10pm. Visit:<br />
www.gemconnection.org or just pop along & see us.<br />
Grand Central Chorus - sing in harmony every Wed:<br />
7.15pm at Kirk Hallam Social Club, Dallimore Rd, Kirk Hallam,<br />
Derby, DE7 4GZ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call<br />
Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up.<br />
‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber<br />
choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on<br />
Mon evenings. CHRISTMAS CONCERT on DECEMBER<br />
11 @ 7.30pm. Director - Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or<br />
wakefield337@btinternet.com.<br />
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Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm,<br />
Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, Bestwood<br />
Village, NG6 8TL. Contact: Colin Pursglove on 01159<br />
794842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk<br />
BLACKWOOD CLARINETS - We play a wide variety of music<br />
& perform all over the East Midlands. Find us on Facebook,<br />
Instagram or visit: www.blackwoodclarinets.co.uk<br />
Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock,RnB. Tues<br />
7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church NG16 5AB. No audition.<br />
£5 ps. Call Charlotte 07581020959 e: yourcommunitychoir@<br />
gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com<br />
Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new<br />
members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall<br />
Mon: 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931<br />
2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer).<br />
The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, singing a great<br />
variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet<br />
in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri:<br />
7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928.<br />
Carlton Male Voice Choir - if you like singing and have<br />
a voice that fits one of our 4 TTBB singing sections why<br />
not come along and give it a go. We rehearse at Gedling<br />
Road Methodist Church NG4 3EX every Wed: 7-9:30pm or<br />
message via our FB page or email: choirsec.cmvc@gmail.<br />
com or visit: www.carltonmvc.org<br />
Carrington Triangle Folk Club - every Wed @ the<br />
Gladstone, Loscoe Rd, Carrington <strong>NG5</strong> 2AW. 8 for 8.30pm.<br />
Mostly singer’ nights but ALICE JONES guests on Wed 1st<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember with mainly trad.English & American songs & ROBB<br />
JOHNSON on Wed 19 <strong>Jan</strong>, one of the most prolific songwriters<br />
of our generation. Contact m.smalley@ntlworld.com<br />
Fun Chorus - welcomes everyone! Groups in Gedling,<br />
Carlton, Kimberley, Bingham, Ravenshead & <strong>Arnold</strong>. For<br />
a FREE taster session please contact penny@funchorus.<br />
co.uk. All welcome. www.funchorus.com<br />
Just Sing! - ladies community choir based in<br />
Woodborough. If you love singing, you’ll love our choir...<br />
cheaper than therapy! For more info visit: https://justsing.cc<br />
or call Cate 07717 582507/cate.actually@gmail.com.<br />
Kings Community Choir - every Mon: 7.30pm-9pm (term<br />
time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring<br />
friends. Kings Centre, <strong>NG5</strong> 7JX or call 0115 967 9997.<br />
Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely<br />
School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call<br />
Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org<br />
Lyrical soNGbirds - small, friendly women’s choir.<br />
Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues:<br />
10am-12 (term time) Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB.<br />
For more info:carolynmoore@btopenworld.com<br />
The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony<br />
every Tues: 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd,<br />
Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit:<br />
facebook.com/majoroakchorus<br />
mansfield choral society - friendly choir. Practice<br />
Thurs 7-9pm at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield.<br />
Perform 3 x concerts a year. New members welcome. www.<br />
mansfieldchoral.org.uk/ Christmas Carol Concert: Thurs 2<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> @ Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield. Tickets £5.<br />
nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall<br />
Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959<br />
nottingham bach choir - Tues from 7.30pm at St<br />
John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, Carrington, <strong>NG5</strong> 2DP. For more<br />
info contact Heather: 07941 121091/heather@ng7.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive<br />
choir, campaigning through international song for justice,<br />
peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun: 7.30-<br />
9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net
Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - STARTING BACK<br />
IN JANUARY. Weekly sessions (term time) in Rainworth,<br />
Newark, Southwell, Beeston & West Bridgford. New members<br />
always welcome, no need to audition or read music we’re all<br />
about singing for fun. Sign up for a free taster session via our<br />
website www.rockchoir.com<br />
Nottingham and District Society of Organists<br />
(NDSO) - a society for pipe organ & choral music. Enjoy the<br />
benefits of membership to include visits to hear & play organs<br />
locally & further afield, workshops, talks, charity events,<br />
annual lunches, member recitals + a glossy mag. Search<br />
‘Notts Organists’ online, call Denis on 07815 510411/01773<br />
746890 or email us: ndsosecretary@gmail.com<br />
Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults<br />
with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West<br />
Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon).<br />
For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-foreveryone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices<br />
The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all<br />
welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont<br />
Rd, <strong>NG5</strong> 1BH. £4 (£2 conc.). First session free. Call Angela:<br />
07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise<br />
Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - meet 7pm on Wednesdays for<br />
rehearsals in St Michael’s Church, Underwood. If you are<br />
interested in joining us, please contact Alan Shepherd,<br />
our Music Director, on 01773 431941. As rehearsals have<br />
only just begun we will not be accepting bookings until<br />
we are performance ready. Visit www.rocknsoul.org.<br />
uk or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers for our contact<br />
information and links to our recordings.<br />
rose singers ladies choir - meet Wed 1pm-2.45 pm at<br />
Rushcliffe Community Centre, Carlton NG4 1RQ. If you like<br />
to sing come and join us. For more info ring Tina Hewitt on<br />
0774 2670732<br />
rushcliffe phoenix voices - meet Tues 7pm-9pm<br />
(term-time) at St Giles Church, West Bridgford. Everyone<br />
welcome. For more info: rushcliffepheonixvoices@outlook.com<br />
Singsation Children’s Choir - ages 5-14. Tues: 6pm-<br />
7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD.<br />
For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959.<br />
Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm<br />
at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet<br />
& are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact<br />
Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.<br />
Sherwood Chorus - friendly, relaxed group who enjoy<br />
singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank<br />
Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Dr.<br />
<strong>NG5</strong> 2EN. £2. For info: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com<br />
Saturday Singers - it’s not too late to join us and take<br />
part in our Christmas Family Concert. Our programme will<br />
contain a good variety of songs, some traditional and some<br />
not so. We meet on Sat mornings; 9.30am-12.00 noon @<br />
Nottingham Masonic Hall, Goldsmith St, a short walk from<br />
the Theatre Royal tram stop. (Opp. Nottingham Trent Uni<br />
Newton Building). No auditions, no need to read music, just<br />
enjoy singing. Come along and give us a try. Check us out:<br />
www.thesaturdaysingers.com or ring Dick on 07968 463933<br />
Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love singing<br />
but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Reformed<br />
Church, 1 Edwards Lane, <strong>NG5</strong> 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly:<br />
8pm-9.30pm. For info: www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood<br />
Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse<br />
Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more<br />
info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk<br />
soundswell - a big, happy community choir that meets<br />
Tues evenings (term-time) at Bluecoat Academy, Aspley.<br />
Experienced singers & beginners welcome. Why not give<br />
it a go? You’ll love it–guaranteed! All the details at: www.<br />
soundswell.org<br />
Torkard Ensemble - community music group in<br />
Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above)<br />
& a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local<br />
charities. We are always looking for new members, but<br />
are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass<br />
singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk<br />
Trent Valley Singers - a friendly, fun, mixed voice choir.<br />
We sing a wide variety of music and there are no auditions,<br />
so if you enjoy singing do come along and give us a try. We<br />
meet on Thursdays 1.40-3.30 in St Helen’s Church Centre<br />
Burton Joyce. For more info contact Tina on 07742670732<br />
or tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or Heather on 0115 8440872.<br />
Woodthorpe Singers - are you thinking of joining a<br />
choir? Then look no further... Woodthorpe Singers have<br />
introduced a new online engaging activity or in person at St<br />
Marks Church every Mon from 7pm. Winter term starts 3<br />
<strong>Jan</strong> <strong>2022</strong>. New members are very welcome to join us for the<br />
new spring term. For more info please contact Tina Hewitt,<br />
Musical Director via email: tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or<br />
John Duffy at jfd626@gmail.com<br />
wollaton singers - friendly all female choir. Meet<br />
every Tues (term times) at St Barnabas Church, Chilwell,<br />
7.30-9.30pm. Sing a mix of gospel, folk songs, musicals, pop<br />
songs & classical pieces. Open to new members from <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
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Community Diary<br />
If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not<br />
list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing<br />
is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat (under 150 characters)<br />
per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or<br />
email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides<br />
opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet at Age UK<br />
Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx.<br />
every 2 months for networking & social activities. For further<br />
info: 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older<br />
gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities etc.<br />
Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St,<br />
NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info<br />
call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
alcoholic anonymous - if think you have a problem<br />
with alcohol please call us on our freephone: 0800 917<br />
760 or your local Nottingham no: 0115 941 7100 for free<br />
confidential help and advice. If alcohol is costing you more<br />
than money we can help.<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Arts Society - at Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond<br />
Hills Lane, <strong>Arnold</strong>. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday<br />
mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info visit<br />
www.art4arnold.com<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Branch of the U3A - activities for retired or<br />
semi-retired people. Meet at 1.15pm on the 1st Tues monthly<br />
at <strong>Arnold</strong> Methodist Church - for more info visit:<br />
www.arnoldU3A.org or contact Pat Jackson:<br />
jacksonpat551@gmail.co.uk or call: 0115 926 3797<br />
arnold community group - meet 1st Saturday<br />
monthly at the Friar Tuck pub at 10.30am. Help make your<br />
community a better place. For more info call: 07910 960755<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> & District Camera Club - meet every 2<br />
weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre.<br />
Photography skills from the complete beginner to<br />
the accomplished amateur. For more info visit: www.<br />
arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Townswomens Guild - meets the first Tuesday<br />
of each month at 7pm in the Meeting Rooms of <strong>Arnold</strong><br />
Library. New members are always welcome. For more details<br />
please contact 0115 960 2596 or bl_hales@hotmail.co.uk<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Local History Group - new visitors or<br />
members welcome. We meet 3rd Tues monthly with a break<br />
in July, August & <strong>Dec</strong>ember. Meetings at <strong>Arnold</strong> Methodist<br />
Church, 54 Front St, <strong>Arnold</strong>, <strong>NG5</strong> 7EL. Details: www.arnoldhistorygroup.<br />
org. Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115<br />
920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, <strong>Arnold</strong> <strong>NG5</strong> 8GB.<br />
Bestwood Village WI - meet 4th Wed monthly 7.15pm-<br />
9.30pm at Welfare Pub & Kitchen, 1 Park Rd, Bestwood<br />
Village. For more info email: hellobvwi@gmail.com. Please<br />
contact our President Elizabeth on 0115 975 0787 for more info<br />
on our programme & activities.<br />
Birds Of A Feather (BOAF) W.I - newly created <strong>Arnold</strong><br />
group welcomes all women to join them at the Eagle’s Nest<br />
Community Centre, Gedling Rd on 3rd Monday monthly at<br />
7.30pm. Please contact the President, Yvonne on 07791<br />
250966 for more info on our programme of activities.<br />
Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on<br />
Tues & Thurs from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare<br />
Centre, Nottingham Road, <strong>Arnold</strong>. Productions are staged at<br />
the Bonington Theatre, <strong>Arnold</strong>. For more info call Linda on<br />
0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk<br />
Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people<br />
over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks<br />
between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also<br />
organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK &<br />
Europe. Contact julieking1@hotmail.co.uk for the program.<br />
bridge players - if you are interested in playing social<br />
bridge why not join the Bonington Bridgers on Monday<br />
afternoons in Woodthorpe? We are a friendly group who<br />
play at all levels. No joining fee. Contact: gordontodd11@<br />
gmail.com or 07526 739752.<br />
Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - a small, friendly<br />
group that cater for anyone interested in target archery<br />
from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sun 11am-2.30pm to<br />
Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.<br />
bulwellforesters.co.uk. For more info call 07983 518915.<br />
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carlton rotary club - meet on Zoom every Thurs<br />
7-8pm. Visitors/new members welcome. Our community<br />
work, fundraising & social activities continue in a different<br />
way. For more info visit: www.carltonrotary.co.uk, call<br />
Susan: 07814 138265 or carltonrotary@gmail.com<br />
Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players of all<br />
ages. Indoor nets on Thurs evenings at Nottingham High<br />
School have now started. Contact Derek Pickering on 07989<br />
180499, tweet: @calvertoncc or visit www.calvertoncc.co.uk<br />
for more information.<br />
Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free<br />
weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays & seated yoga class<br />
Thurs 2pm-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square,<br />
Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes.<br />
City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet<br />
at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, on 3rd<br />
Wed monthly: 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting<br />
talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or<br />
call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or e: r.west8@ntlworld.com<br />
Coffee Morning - Every Tuesday 10am til 1pm.<br />
Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church,<br />
173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.<br />
Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-<br />
Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (<strong>Jan</strong>, March, May,<br />
July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, <strong>Arnold</strong> Library Meeting Room.<br />
Entrance fee. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739 to book.<br />
Craft Club - every Thurs 2-4pm at <strong>Arnold</strong> United<br />
Reformed Church, Calverton Rd (opp. Surgeys Lane).<br />
Everyone welcome for an afternoon of craft & chatter. For<br />
info contact Val Moore on 0790 4780304.<br />
Daybrook Bowls Club - friendly club, 3 league teams<br />
together with social bowling. Functions throughout the year.<br />
New members welcome. Green: Sir John Robinson Way<br />
Daybrook (behind Sainsbury’s car park). Contact 0115 920 0206<br />
Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Mon 8pm-9.30pm; St<br />
Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Rd. New members<br />
welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or e:<br />
m.beedham@ntlworld.com<br />
Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet<br />
2nd Wednesday monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall,<br />
NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk<br />
Ernehale Townswomens Guild - welcomes new<br />
members. Meets 2nd Fri monthly at 2pm, Salvation Army<br />
Centre, High St, <strong>Arnold</strong>. For more info call Sheila Murcott on<br />
0115 926 6594<br />
footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded<br />
people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays &<br />
some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530<br />
or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org<br />
Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run<br />
friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area weekdays.<br />
Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. If you are<br />
new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness why not give<br />
it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info.<br />
Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community<br />
group for all interested in supporting the park.For details:<br />
www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com.<br />
Friends of gedling Country Park - a community<br />
group that encourages everyone who is interested in<br />
supporting the park & activities on it. For more info visit:<br />
www.gedlingcountrypark.org.uk; Facebook: https://www.<br />
facebook.com/groups/FriendsofGCP/?ref=bookmarks or<br />
mail: fgcpchair@gmail.com<br />
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings<br />
with speakers, held on Sat at 2pm in The Mechanics,<br />
North Sherwood St. For details: <strong>Jan</strong>et: 0115 922 1734 or<br />
janetlievesley@gmail.com<br />
Friends of Woodthorpe Grange Park - welcome<br />
anyone with a genuine interest in this local park visit:<br />
www.woodthorpefriends.co.uk also on Facebook & Twitter<br />
or call: 0115 9522669<br />
Gedling Climate Change Group - a group from all walks<br />
of life with one thing in common, we want to make a change!<br />
We organise events, share resources & meet regularly to<br />
inform, explain & campaign about climate change. To get in<br />
touch e: gedlingccg@gmail.com or join our community on fb.<br />
Gedling Round Table - are you male, aged 18-45 with<br />
some free time? Why not try Gedling Round Table. It’s about<br />
having fun with a great group and trying something new<br />
every fortnight. Our contact details on FB: @Gedling RT.<br />
Email: Gedling RT@gmail.com<br />
gedling ramblers - we walk Thurs mornings for about 5<br />
miles & most Sundays between 7 & 12 miles. For more info<br />
call Martin on 07976 559609 or www.gedlingramblers.org.uk<br />
Get Going In Gedling - provides volunteer-led short<br />
health walks most days of the week. If you enjoy walking and<br />
socialising, how about joining us? These walks are a great<br />
way to start exercising in a safe and supportive environment.<br />
For more info call Fiona Hextall on 0115 901 3635 or visit<br />
www.gedling.gov.uk and search for Get Going in Gedling.<br />
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the good shepherd friendship club - meet at the<br />
Good Shepherd Church Hall, Thackery’s Lane, Woodthorpe<br />
every Thurs - 2pm-4pm (term time). Talks, outings, films etc.<br />
Everyone welcome. For more info: 07766 533588.<br />
Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing.<br />
Mondays-8pm, Queen’s Walk Comm.Centre, NG2 2DF. Our<br />
aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia:<br />
07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@<br />
gmail.com. Or visit: www.greenwood-clog.org.uk<br />
Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At<br />
Mapperley Community Centre every Tues 10.30am. For<br />
more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403.<br />
Killisick Autumn Club - every Tues 9.30 - 11.00am at<br />
Killisick Comm Centre, Killisick Road. For further information<br />
call 0115 956 8575.<br />
Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month<br />
in & around Notts, including coffee mornings, day trips &<br />
exercise classes. No fees. For more info: 0115 844 0011.<br />
Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social<br />
night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed-<br />
Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit<br />
www.cerocheaven.com<br />
making tracks walking group - for single adults<br />
40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every<br />
Sunday in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire.<br />
Own transport essential. For more info visit: www.<br />
walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. New members welcome.<br />
Mapperley & <strong>Arnold</strong> Rotary Club - meet<br />
Wednesdays@ 6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more<br />
info contact the secretary Peter Radford on 0115 966 3385<br />
Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Mon monthly.<br />
6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, <strong>Arnold</strong>, <strong>NG5</strong> 8DB. New<br />
members welcome. For more information visit www.nottsmachine-knitters.org.uk<br />
or email: mappnitnatter@gmail.com<br />
Men in Sheds - hobby workshop for men aged 60+. Put<br />
your skills to good use, learn new skills, have a chat & a<br />
cuppa. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building,<br />
Nottingham Rd, <strong>NG5</strong> 6JR. For more info call Les on 07872<br />
839570 or email: les.taylor@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
a morris dancer? me? - TRY IT! Female team. Sundays.<br />
Bilborough, NG8, but UK-wide performances. For more<br />
details: www.mortimers-morris.org.uk & Facebook.<br />
New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full<br />
programme of events each month - (daytime only) day<br />
trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest.<br />
For further details contact Joyce 0115 779 4625, www.<br />
newlifenotts.org.uk or email: roy.watson4@sky.com<br />
Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything.<br />
Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6,<br />
BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3<br />
1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at<br />
8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership<br />
fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith<br />
Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.<br />
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent<br />
Society - meet 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Comm.<br />
Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly<br />
group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please<br />
call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk<br />
the nottingham centre for the national trust-<br />
Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3<br />
North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National<br />
Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests.<br />
For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or<br />
bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or www.ntnottingham.uk<br />
Nottingham City Petanque Club - social and<br />
competitive French boules for all. Entrance off the Fiveways<br />
Island, Valley Road/Edwards Lane <strong>NG5</strong> 3HU. Sundays 2pm;<br />
Tuesdays 7pm; Thursdays 10am. First three visits free.<br />
07826 949197. Nottinghampetanque.weebly.com.<br />
Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members<br />
for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School,<br />
NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or<br />
Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117<br />
Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm<br />
at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln,<br />
NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No<br />
experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967<br />
3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk<br />
nottingham ivc - social group for professionals & likeminded<br />
people. All ages welcome. Weekly pub meetings &<br />
social activities. Part of Association of Inter-Varsity Clubs<br />
(AIVC). For more info: www.nottinghamivc.org.uk or call<br />
Jonathan: 0115 961 4848. You can also find us on Meetup.<br />
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Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation<br />
society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am.<br />
About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989<br />
62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Mechanics Bridge Club - meets every<br />
Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood<br />
St at 6.30pm. If you like bridge we would love to hear<br />
from you. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/<br />
nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960<br />
7342 or email: davidunderwood1@sky.com<br />
Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet<br />
every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent<br />
speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info<br />
visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198<br />
Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to<br />
get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere?<br />
Come along on the first Friday monthly @ 11am -<br />
Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ.<br />
For more info call Karen on 01476 979572/07921 821866 or<br />
karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.<br />
Nottingham Organ Society - 1st Monday in the month<br />
at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light<br />
musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington<br />
Theatre, <strong>Arnold</strong>, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733.<br />
Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet<br />
people? Try new activities & help in your local community,<br />
nationally & internationally through volunteering &<br />
fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd<br />
Thurs monthly. For details: www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham<br />
Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds &<br />
nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings<br />
with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit:<br />
www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham<br />
Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday<br />
of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1<br />
7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our<br />
website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s.<br />
Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts<br />
and any other social event - find us on facebook.<br />
Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets 2nd & 4th Wed<br />
(evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who<br />
loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - all genres<br />
catered for. For info: info@nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new<br />
members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the<br />
Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different<br />
walks to suit all abilities. For more details call John on 01623<br />
469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com<br />
nottingham women’s centre - learning courses,<br />
events, wellbeing, space to meet and support available for<br />
every single woman across Nottinghamshire - in-person<br />
or online. Nottingham Women’s Centre, 30 Chaucer Street,<br />
NG1 5LP. E: reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com<br />
T: 0115 9411475<br />
Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing &<br />
displaying of Fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Community<br />
Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tues<br />
monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations.<br />
All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.<br />
Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info<br />
& support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues,<br />
coming out, health or just need to talk, call us on 0115 934<br />
8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@<br />
nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040<br />
Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley<br />
Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm &<br />
pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info:<br />
www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 07973 872213<br />
Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group<br />
- meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the<br />
Salvation Army Hall, <strong>Arnold</strong>. Call 0115 960 6570 after 7pm<br />
for info. New members welcome.<br />
Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley<br />
Tuesday evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on<br />
and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. 3 week trial<br />
then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week.<br />
Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info:<br />
Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome.<br />
REIKI - the gentle Japanese healing technique. Notts Reiki &<br />
Meditation are not for profit and raise funds for Marie Curie.<br />
We hold 2 meetings monthly in Nottingham at <strong>Arnold</strong> & West<br />
Bridgford. To attend & share the gentle energy, e: Richard:<br />
info@nottsreiki.com or call 07487 660 2556<br />
Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues<br />
morning 7 - 8.30am (except after Xmas day & Easter) at The<br />
Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Rd, <strong>NG5</strong> 2EF. For more<br />
info call 07894 412 281 or john.brayhome@ntlworld.com.<br />
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Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/<br />
business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed,<br />
a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont<br />
Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769<br />
834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk<br />
Seated Yoga Class - Thursdays 2-3pm at The CORE<br />
Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New<br />
members very welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up!<br />
Sherwood Bowls Club - All bowlers welcome. Come &<br />
give us a try! Roll-ups Monday, 6pm. Free lessons. Valley Road<br />
Green. Call Eileen 0115 920 3301 or Clive 0115 926 1460.<br />
Short Mat Carpet Bowls - join us on Tues 9.30am-<br />
11.30am at Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, <strong>NG5</strong><br />
6AA. All standards welcome. Cost £4 per session. For<br />
more info call Daybrook Baptist Church: 0115 926 9432 or<br />
daybrookbaptist@gmail.com<br />
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures<br />
held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New<br />
members welcome. For further info: 01246 276771 or<br />
www.egyptology-ssae.org<br />
Soroptimist International - a group of women meet<br />
1st & 3rd Mon monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University<br />
Main Campus. Carrying out projects to support women &<br />
girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship<br />
& to help. Contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham<br />
Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy<br />
being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one<br />
life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why<br />
not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The<br />
Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.<br />
St Jude’s Art Group - meet in St Jude’s Church Hall on<br />
Woodborough Rd from 9am -12 noon each Wed. All abilities<br />
welcome. For more info call Dave Prentice: 0115 962 3704.<br />
St Mary’s table tennis club - looking for new, mature<br />
table tennis players. Friendly, open club, social with a mildly<br />
competitive edge. Mon 1pm & Wed 7pm. Find us at St Marys<br />
Church, Calverton Rd, <strong>Arnold</strong>. Call Nick 0115 960 2722<br />
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant<br />
Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants &<br />
gardening. Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s<br />
Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. 7pm for 7.30pm<br />
start. For more info: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.<br />
nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol: 0115 914 2474<br />
The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St,<br />
NG1 4EZ. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A<br />
host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry<br />
Society, Keep Fit etc. Rated 4* on google. For membership<br />
details contact: manager@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or<br />
0115 941 7353 or www.nottingham-mechanics.org.uk<br />
The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club<br />
- meets fortnightly, Saturday afternoons (except <strong>Dec</strong>).<br />
Outdoors (summer walks & outings) April - Sept & indoors<br />
(speakers) Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1<br />
3FN. For more info call Ian on 0115 960 6882.<br />
Together@ARNOLD - friendship group for over 60’s.<br />
Looking to meet new friends & join in new & varied activities?<br />
Join us for a chance to chat, chill, have a laugh together &<br />
enjoy a 2 course lunch. We meet Mon & Thurs: 10am-3pm at<br />
Eagles Nest Comm. Centre, Gedling Rd, <strong>NG5</strong> 6NZ. For more<br />
info contact Kim on 07982 422392.<br />
U3A Mapperley and District - meets 4th Thursday<br />
monthly at 10am via Zoom during COVID restrictions. Plus<br />
many group activities for Third Agers to LEARN, LAUGH<br />
AND LIVE better during and after COVID. Visit u3asites.org.<br />
uk/mapperley or email: carolyn@luckhurst.me for more info.<br />
why not try dinghy sailing on the river?- sessions<br />
Thurs evening, Sat & Sun. Juniors 8yrs+ welcome Sat<br />
mornings. Visit www.nottinghamsc.org.uk for more info or<br />
email: club@nottinghamsailing.club<br />
Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm<br />
at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept<br />
to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome.<br />
Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996<br />
Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for<br />
all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane<br />
Park (behind Vale pub) 3 x a week. Learn to Run courses if you<br />
are new to running as well as walking group. See website for<br />
details: www.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk<br />
Woodthorpe Model Railway Club - meet Tues & Fri<br />
from 7pm at Sherwood Comm. Centre, Mansfield Rd, <strong>NG5</strong><br />
3FN (nr Woodthorpe Park). We are a small friendly group &<br />
visitors are always welcome. You can find us on Facebook or<br />
call Bob Heath on 07889 031305 for more information.<br />
Woodthorpe W.I - meet at the Good Shepherd Church<br />
Hall, Thackerays Lane. Meet 7.30pm on the first Mon<br />
monthly except <strong>Jan</strong> or Bank Holidays. Please contact<br />
Margaret on 0115 920 2221 for more info. All welcome.<br />
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christmas and new year at your local library<br />
by Inspire Culture<br />
Saturday 4th <strong>Dec</strong>ember, 10am–2pm, sees the<br />
return of <strong>Arnold</strong> Library’s Christmas Craft Fair<br />
and Santa’s Grotto. Start your Christmas shopping<br />
or treat yourself from a variety of crafts created by<br />
local crafters. This is a free event so come along<br />
and take a look at what’s on offer. There is no charge<br />
to see Santa, but spaces are limited so you will need<br />
to book. Tickets are available from <strong>Arnold</strong>, Calverton<br />
or Gedling Libraries.<br />
We will also have a lovely range of both children’s<br />
and adults Christmas books available so why not<br />
pop in for a seasonal read or two?!<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Library’s opening times are:<br />
Mon - Fri 9am – 6pm & Saturday 9am – 4pm<br />
All libraries close at their normal time on Thursday<br />
23rd <strong>Dec</strong>ember and will re-open at the usual<br />
opening time on Tuesday 4th <strong>Jan</strong>uary.<br />
Wednesday 19th <strong>Jan</strong>uary, 10:30 – 11:30, sees our<br />
first Author Visit since the pandemic struck. We<br />
are pleased to welcome Sarah Ward for an informal<br />
talk over a cuppa. Sarah is a local author, whose<br />
DC Childs crime series is set in the Peak District.<br />
Her latest book The Shadowing is set between<br />
Bristol and Southwell Workhouse and sees the lead<br />
character Hester, a Quaker, set out on a journey to<br />
discover what happened to her sister who eloped a<br />
few years earlier. Tickets are £3 and bookings can<br />
be made through Eventbrite or at your local library.<br />
Study tables, comfortable seating, drinks machine<br />
and the café area along with our regular events are<br />
all back for your pleasure. We are still encouraging<br />
the wearing of face coverings, but this is personal<br />
choice.<br />
For further information on any of our other services<br />
please visit our website www.inspireculture.org.uk.<br />
Our popular Home Delivery service is continuing for<br />
anyone who is not able to get into the library and for<br />
more information on this service see our website or<br />
contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677200.<br />
If you would prefer to access our services online<br />
please visit inspireculture.org.uk/whatson<br />
where you can find e-Books, e-Magazines and<br />
e-Newspapers free of charge along with a whole<br />
Virtual World of relevant resources, websites and<br />
online experiences.<br />
At Inspire Learning we continue to offer face to<br />
face courses in our libraries in addition to our online<br />
offer. Our exciting spring programme which will<br />
be published soon – you should receive a brochure<br />
through your letterbox soon. If you don’t receive<br />
one at home, please pick one up at your local library.<br />
Further details are also available on our website<br />
www.inspireculture.org.uk/learning<br />
Regular Free Events, there is no need to book, just<br />
turn up and have fun with like minded people.<br />
Rhyme, Rattle & Roll – Singing, rhymes and even a<br />
bit of dancing with your Under 3s, every Tuesday and<br />
Thursday morning 10:30 – 11:00am<br />
Knit & Natter – Knit, Crochet and chat over a cuppa<br />
with likeminded people. Monday 2:00 – 3:30pm<br />
Reading Café – Join our friendly group for a chat<br />
with a cuppa. Wed 10am– 12:00pm<br />
Staff at <strong>Arnold</strong> Library would like to wish all our<br />
customers, old and new, a very Merry Christmas<br />
and a safe, happy and healthy <strong>2022</strong><br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Library, Front Street, <strong>Arnold</strong>, <strong>NG5</strong> 7EE | arnold.library@inspireculture.org.uk | Tel: 0115 920 2247<br />
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Leisure Centres<br />
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Electric...................................0800 404090<br />
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Water.....................................0800 783 4444<br />
National Rail Enquiries..............03457 484950<br />
Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070<br />
Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000<br />
DVLA........................................08444 530118<br />
Local Taxis<br />
Budget Mini Buses..................0115 9626572<br />
DG Taxis.................................01159 500 500<br />
Local Community Centres<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Hill .............................0115 901 3701<br />
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Rise Park...............................0115 927 9694<br />
Burton Road...........................0115 901 3701<br />
The Brickyard.........................0115 901 3701<br />
Late night Chemists in <strong>Arnold</strong><br />
M N Singh (7pm), 77 High St,..0115 926 2208<br />
Sainsburys Pharmacy (10pm)..0115 926 4869<br />
Local MP - Tom Randall.......0207 219 3000<br />
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Domestic App. Engineer 86<br />
Nottingham App. Repairs 54<br />
Art<br />
Luke Williamson Art 19<br />
Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms<br />
Dream Doors Nottingham 63<br />
Gliderobes 77<br />
Shower Doctor UK 90<br />
Sliding Door Wardrobes 81<br />
Vin Rouge Interiors 74<br />
Blinds/Curtains/Shutters<br />
Dale Blinds 80<br />
Builders Merchants<br />
Gibbs & Dandy Ltd 76<br />
Building Services<br />
AKJ Contracts 87<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Building & Roofing 89<br />
J Power Building Services 67<br />
John White Builders 83<br />
Notts Building & Roofing 62<br />
Trent Building & Roofing 57<br />
WA Builders 68<br />
Care/Support Services<br />
Joy2Care 42<br />
Chimney Sweeps<br />
Homesweep 56<br />
Christmas Events<br />
Christmas at Wollaton 17<br />
Motorpoint Arena 9<br />
National Ice Centre 11,13<br />
Mapperley & <strong>Arnold</strong> Rotary7<br />
Computer Sales/Repairs<br />
Computer SOS 44<br />
PC Support 44<br />
Dance & Drama Schools<br />
Start Dancin’ 47<br />
Day Nurseries/Pre-Schools<br />
Good Shepherd Preschool 33<br />
Domestic Services<br />
Andrew’s Window Clean. 75<br />
Dust Busters 62<br />
KingHall Carpet Cleaning 58<br />
MJ Cleaning 67<br />
Squeegee Clean 67<br />
Drainage/Pipe Clearance<br />
ADK Drains Ltd 54<br />
Electrical Services<br />
DElectrix 86<br />
Doctor Electrical 72<br />
JAN Electrical 58<br />
Lee’s Electrical 54<br />
Legacy Electrical 80<br />
Manor Electrical Services 90<br />
<strong>NG5</strong> <strong>Arnold</strong> Index of Advertisers<br />
Estate/Letting Agents<br />
Robert Ellis Estate Agents 104<br />
Fencing/Gates<br />
360 Fencing 54<br />
Beechdale Fencing Ltd 70<br />
F Martin Ltd 56<br />
K.A.B Best Fencing 87<br />
Fitness Services<br />
Body Tone 49<br />
Flooring/Carpets<br />
Brightwood Flooring 68<br />
The Little Carpet Co. 5<br />
Food Retailers<br />
Birds Bakery 23<br />
Rajah Food Stores 4<br />
Foot Health<br />
Porchester Foot Care 47<br />
Funeral Services<br />
Ernehale Funeralcare 43<br />
Further Education<br />
Nottingham College 93<br />
Garage Doors/Repairs<br />
Garolla Holdings Limited 79<br />
JB Doors Ltd 55<br />
Garage Services<br />
CJ Bull Motorbody Ltd 79<br />
Furlong Street Garage 1<br />
Garden Buildings<br />
Arctic Cabins 73<br />
Garden Services<br />
DF Garden & Property 88<br />
Heatherview Landscapes 68<br />
Littlegreen Landscapes 72<br />
PG Evans Landscapes 55<br />
Waynes Total Landscapes 87<br />
Gas Engineers<br />
Thermix Gas Services Ltd 65<br />
Groundwork Services<br />
B & P Paving 57<br />
Oakfield Drives 85<br />
SBM Surfacing Limited 61<br />
Hair & Beauty<br />
Willow’s Room 47<br />
Handyman Services<br />
Gary Simpson Handyman 67<br />
Handyman Services 91<br />
House & Garden TLC Co. 62<br />
Jason Craddock 83<br />
Man About the House 72<br />
Insulation/Energy Efficiency<br />
Paul James Insulation 65<br />
Interiors<br />
<strong>Arnold</strong> Sofa & Bed Centre 2<br />
Joinery/Timberwork<br />
Beecrofts Joinery 65<br />
DD Joinery & Property 80<br />
MB Joinery 90<br />
Locksmiths/Key Services<br />
AWM Locksmith 83<br />
Member of Parliament<br />
Tom Randall MP 36<br />
Mobility Aids<br />
Liftec Ltd 37<br />
Mr Mobility UK 41<br />
Priority Stairlifts Limited 35<br />
Recliner Chairs & Beds 41<br />
Oven Cleaning/Repairs<br />
Oven U 65<br />
Painting & <strong>Dec</strong>orating<br />
Emma Morley P & D 67<br />
Glen Birch 64<br />
James P & D 62<br />
MJC <strong>Dec</strong>or 54<br />
Paul Tinsley <strong>Dec</strong>orating 59<br />
Phil & Co Nottingham 81<br />
Phil Sargeant 61<br />
Waters Colours 91<br />
Whites P & D 89<br />
Personal Wellbeing<br />
Organyc 51<br />
Pest Control<br />
Expel Pest 58<br />
MW Pest Control 72<br />
Pestcotek Limited 90<br />
Pet Services<br />
I Woof To Walk 29<br />
NutriK9 29<br />
Plastering Services<br />
CJ Plastering 67<br />
GM Plastering 72<br />
Matt The Plasterer 59<br />
Paul James Plastering 88<br />
Plaster it Purple 64<br />
Richard Brooks Plastering 61<br />
Plumbing & Heating<br />
Agua Gas P & H 75<br />
All Weathers P & H 89<br />
M Church P & H Ltd 57<br />
MS Waterworks Ltd 81<br />
P Byrne Plumbing 86<br />
Woodthorpe P & H 80<br />
Warm Homes Hub 84<br />
Private Tutors<br />
First Class Learning 34<br />
Removals/Man & Van<br />
ACS Removals 72<br />
Vale Clearances 56<br />
Restaurants/Takeaways<br />
Secret Pub Company 25<br />
Spice Nottingham Ltd 24<br />
Roofing Services<br />
DMI Roofing & Property 75<br />
Ernhale Roofing 83<br />
Hudson Contracts 87<br />
NG Roofing Services Ltd 81<br />
Premier Roofing Solutions 68<br />
WR Leivers 59<br />
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BIT4 Security Alarms 91<br />
Solid Fuel<br />
Fernwood Fuels Ltd 3<br />
Salterford Logs 56<br />
Tilers/Tile Retailers<br />
Grout & About 59<br />
Tree Services<br />
Anderson Trees 61<br />
Charnwood Trees 88<br />
Weedon’s Tree Surgery 72<br />
Woodthorpe Trees 56<br />
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A & M Windows 74<br />
Cares & Repairs Ltd 64<br />
Fixaglaze 54<br />
KLG Rutland 53<br />
The Window Depot 71<br />
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MBAS Clothing Limited 84
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