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<strong>March</strong>/<strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>8<br />
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TAKE ON LEARNING.<br />
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MATHS<br />
AND<br />
ENGLISH<br />
TUITION<br />
I COUNT.<br />
We create exciting learning environments where students<br />
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Saturday 9:30 to 11:30<br />
CALL MONA OR PREETI ON<br />
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GEDLING - 94A Main Road, Nottm. 0115 9988223 WEST BRIDGFORD - 71 Boundary Road,<br />
Nottingham 0115 8375110 MAPPERLEY - 471 Westdale Lane, Nottingham. 0115 8372640<br />
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Trowell Road Nottingham. 0115 8371228<br />
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JOHN FLYNN OPTICIANS AN INDEPENDENT<br />
PRACTICE IN THE HEART OF BEESTON<br />
NEW LOW VISION AND EYEWEAR STYLING CONSULTATION SERVICE!<br />
LOOKING<br />
FOR<br />
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DESIGNER<br />
BRANDS?<br />
John Flynn Opticians is able to<br />
now provide eye examinations<br />
throughout the week on most<br />
days. The practice has also a<br />
brand new Eyewear Styling<br />
Service for existing and new<br />
patients at their practice in<br />
Beeston after recently training<br />
their team as professional eyewear<br />
stylists. This individually dedicated<br />
consultation service, offers<br />
patients a unique and bespoke<br />
eyewear styling consultation to<br />
help them to discover their perfect<br />
eyewear to suit both their optical<br />
and style needs. The consultations<br />
are curated by Annette and<br />
Wendy and this will enable all<br />
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“I chose John Flynn Optician<br />
as it is local to me a well<br />
recommended. I like that it is<br />
an independent practice and<br />
not a large chain. They also<br />
have good quality frames<br />
and lenses.<br />
My eye examination with<br />
Dr. Janjua picked up an<br />
astigmatism that had not<br />
been previously recognised.<br />
It made a positive difference<br />
to my headaches.<br />
All the staff are a delight -<br />
friendly and helpful.<br />
It’s a pleasure to visit.”<br />
A. Chidlaw<br />
“Friends and people I know<br />
had told me how satisfied<br />
they were with John Flynn<br />
Optician, so I thought I<br />
would give it a try. I do not<br />
think my experience could<br />
have been bettered by any<br />
other practices.<br />
I refer of course to the<br />
service and advice of the<br />
optician given to me two<br />
years ago at this practice at<br />
which time I was suffering<br />
with cataracts, and under his<br />
directive, I received hospital<br />
appointments where they<br />
were removed o.k. Dr. Janjua<br />
once again gave me a good<br />
examination.<br />
He, like myself, was happy<br />
his last examination and<br />
my requirements had<br />
been correct.<br />
The practice’s team are very<br />
good. They are welcoming,<br />
happy and helpful.<br />
They are a pleasure.”<br />
J.Foster<br />
“I’d heard that the glasses<br />
were great quality and the<br />
service was great at John<br />
Flynn Optician. The staff<br />
have been very helpful<br />
and gave me all the facts I<br />
needed. I love the personal<br />
touch and that you don’t have<br />
to ask for help - it’s just<br />
given. I love my new glasses<br />
- the style, the colour,<br />
the quality - everything.<br />
Dan and Annette have been<br />
brilliant from the minute I<br />
walked in the door. They are<br />
very friendly and provided<br />
perfect service in every way.<br />
I will be coming back and<br />
will share my experience<br />
with others.”<br />
L. James<br />
DON’T<br />
JUST TAKE<br />
OUR WORD<br />
FOR IT...<br />
READ WHAT OUR<br />
CUSTOMERS<br />
HAVE<br />
TO SAY...<br />
“I cannot speak highly<br />
enough of Dr Janjua and all<br />
his team at Flynn Opticians<br />
in Beeston. Due to wrong<br />
prescriptions in the past<br />
going to him changed my life.<br />
Not only do you get the best<br />
product on the market and<br />
expert advice, everybody is<br />
so helpful and kind. I would<br />
not go anywhere else.”<br />
J. West<br />
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DEVONSHIRE AVENUE<br />
CHILWELL ROAD<br />
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NEWCASTLE AVENUE<br />
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MIDDLE STREET B6464<br />
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm. Saturday 9am-5pm<br />
Telephone 0115 925 5051 to make an appointment.<br />
enquiries@johnflynnopticians.co.uk<br />
www.johnflynnopticians.co.uk<br />
0115 925 5051
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Welcome<br />
Spring is most definitely in the air and it can’t<br />
come soon enough for us.<br />
We are looking forward to spending more time<br />
outside and enjoying the lovely countryside<br />
around Nottingham.<br />
If you love nature then why not enter our<br />
competition to win a falconry experience<br />
and get up close and personal with these<br />
magnificent birds.<br />
The recipes this month are are all about stuffing<br />
things. They have been tried and tested by us<br />
and we can confirm they are delicious!<br />
If cooking isn’t your thing, you could try and win<br />
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Remember we publish community information<br />
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Happy reading<br />
Ali , Cat & Sarah<br />
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Contents<br />
Eat, drink and be merry 9<br />
Recipe pages 14-15<br />
Looking good, feeling great 16<br />
Pets and their people 18<br />
Home and garden 20<br />
For sale 22<br />
Crossword puzzle 28<br />
Kids - Learn and play 54<br />
Kids diary 54-55<br />
A helping hand when you need it 59<br />
Helping Hand group directory 62-64<br />
Free time and what to do with it 65<br />
Sudoku puzzle 65<br />
Community diary 68-71<br />
Music roundup 76-77<br />
Useful information 78<br />
Puzzle solutions 78<br />
Index/List of advertisers 79<br />
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Leftover Veg<br />
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Unknown reader<br />
Happy Travelling<br />
Cat’s<br />
Download movies and series to your mobile<br />
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Keep your Buttons On<br />
Crackers<br />
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Don’t lose your buttons – simply paint a bit of clear<br />
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TopJokes<br />
What’s red and invisible?<br />
No tomatoes!<br />
K Lowe<br />
What do you call a pony with a<br />
cough?<br />
A little horse!<br />
L James<br />
What kind of exercise do lazy<br />
people do?<br />
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J Passfield<br />
What do call a boomerang that<br />
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D Francis<br />
Travel Fresh<br />
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M Haven<br />
Grow Roses from Cuttings<br />
What do you call a woman with<br />
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Eileen!<br />
H Green<br />
I went to the pet shop to buy<br />
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If people from Poland are called<br />
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Push the bottom end of rose cuttings into small<br />
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K langford<br />
Drink Saver<br />
I told the doctor I thought I was<br />
shrinking. He just told me to be<br />
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M Charles<br />
Take an empty bottle through customs and then<br />
fill it at a water fountain when you get through<br />
customs. M Haven<br />
Passport Photo<br />
WINNING<br />
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Use a bulldog clip to cover<br />
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Always take a photo of your passport for a backup<br />
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I phoned the Paranoid Society<br />
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M Charles<br />
A teacher told her class “there<br />
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Stuffi ng has been around since at least<br />
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Since the late 1800’s in America it is<br />
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Stuff ed Squash with<br />
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30g pine nuts – toasted<br />
2 echalion shallots – sliced<br />
1 tbsp thyme leaves<br />
250g sachet cooked rice/grains<br />
Salt & pepper<br />
Knob of butter<br />
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In a small pan with a splash of oil, slowly<br />
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Chicken Kiev /Serves 4<br />
4 chicken breasts – boneless & skinless<br />
75g unsalted butter<br />
2 cloves garlic – crushed<br />
½ lemon – zested<br />
2 tbsp parsley – chopped<br />
½ tsp salt<br />
½ tsp black pepper<br />
75g fl our – add a tsp paprika (optional)<br />
2 eggs – beaten<br />
150g breadcrumbs – add parmesan (optional)<br />
Sunfl ower oil for shallow frying<br />
Method<br />
First make the garlic butter. Mix together the butter,<br />
garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt & pepper. Place in cling<br />
fi lm, shape into a cylinder & freeze for about 20 mins.<br />
Meanwhile get 3 shallow bowls ready. One with fl our,<br />
one with beaten egg & one with breadcrumbs. Heat<br />
oven to 200°C. Then prep the chicken. The aim is to<br />
stop the garlic butter leaking out while the chicken is<br />
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toss the breast in fl our, then egg, then breadcrumbs,<br />
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Heat the sunfl ower oil in a frying pan until a little<br />
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If all of this sounds overwhelming to you, PLEASE<br />
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Spring Flowering<br />
Favourites<br />
After a long winter it’s<br />
wonderful to walk around<br />
my garden and see signs<br />
of my spring flowering<br />
favourites getting busy for<br />
a wonderful show.<br />
Ajuga, (common name, bugle)<br />
has kept looking good through<br />
the winter but now the rosettes<br />
of leaves are looking fresh and<br />
glossy and I’m just waiting for<br />
the first short spikes of blue<br />
flowers to emerge. These are<br />
unassuming plants that spread,<br />
noninvasively, by sending out<br />
runners much like strawberry<br />
plants do creating ground<br />
hugging clumps. They do<br />
well in some shade but aren’t<br />
that fussy. My favourites are<br />
the bronze-leaved types like<br />
“Atropurpurea”, the darker<br />
“Black Scallop” and the reddish<br />
“Burgundy Glow.” The flower<br />
spikes are short and neat about<br />
6in / 15cm tall. Larger and<br />
more impressive is “Caitlin’s<br />
Giant”. Ajuga are easy to grow<br />
and propagate as the runners<br />
root easily. They don’t seem<br />
to suffer from any pests or<br />
diseases.<br />
Another tough and<br />
accommodating spring flowerer<br />
is lungwort (Pulmonaria). The<br />
name comes from the belief in<br />
the past that the spotted leaves<br />
of some species resembled<br />
the inside of a lung. Another<br />
common name, army and navy,<br />
is given because the wild plants<br />
bear both blue and reddish<br />
flowers at once, harking back<br />
to the military uniform colours<br />
of the time. Whatever the<br />
name, the flowers are loved<br />
by early flying bees. The plants<br />
grow in sun or part shade and<br />
prefer moisture. They do seed<br />
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really hard after flowering<br />
as the leaves can be tatty<br />
and sometimes get a bit of<br />
powdery mildew. They soon<br />
grow fresh, healthy leaves after<br />
this treatment. Good varieties<br />
include the vivid “Blue Ensign”,<br />
the paler “Opal” and the pink<br />
flowered “Mawson’s Red” or<br />
“Dora Bielefeld”. One of my<br />
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with almost completely silvered<br />
leaves that makes a wonderful<br />
foliage plant through the year.<br />
Another lovely spring-flowering<br />
foliage plant is Brunnera, a<br />
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good for bees. The clumps<br />
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flowers) and “Mr. Morse” (white<br />
flowers) or almost entirely<br />
silver like “Looking Glass”. They<br />
are best cut back hard in early<br />
summer to encourage fresh,<br />
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Spring in the perennial garden<br />
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B78 2AE on Sunday 3rd <strong>April</strong><br />
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1620’s House and Garden, Nr.<br />
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Carsington Water, Ashbourne<br />
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new highway code rules for <strong>2022</strong><br />
Courtesy of Link Magazines<br />
The Highway Code has received a refresh, with<br />
a new set of rules coming into force from 29th<br />
January <strong>2022</strong>. As well as some 49 existing laws<br />
having been updated, new rules will be introduced.<br />
The changes are extensive and further information<br />
is available on the website link located at the<br />
bottom of this article. However, the key areas are<br />
summarised below.<br />
Hierarchy of road users<br />
Previously The Highway Code stated all road users<br />
should be considerate towards each other, applying<br />
this principle to pedestrians and drivers equally. It<br />
meant that equal responsibility was originally placed<br />
on all road users for assuring the safety of others.<br />
The new hierarchy places responsibility on road<br />
users who could do greatest harm to others, and it<br />
is with them that the greatest obligation to protect<br />
the most vulnerable on the road now lies. Top of<br />
the hierarchy are lorry drivers, cars, vans, buses and<br />
motorcycles. But it should be noted that cyclists,<br />
horse riders and horse-drawn carriage drivers have<br />
a greater responsibility to reduce the danger posed<br />
to pedestrians.<br />
Pedestrian priorities at junctions<br />
Prior to the rule change, road users would have given<br />
way to pedestrians who have started to cross the<br />
road into which they are turning.<br />
Under the new rules priority must be given to<br />
pedestrians who are waiting to cross the road, which<br />
means that if you are about to turn into a road and a<br />
pedestrian is waiting to cross, you should give way.<br />
New rule for drivers and motorcyclists at junctions<br />
The new rule states that when turning into or out of<br />
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any other road user, including cyclists, horse riders<br />
or horse-drawn vehicles, if doing so would cause the<br />
other road-user to slow down, stop or swerve.<br />
Safe passing distances<br />
An amendment to existing Rule 163 sets out safe<br />
passing distances for drivers when overtaking<br />
cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and those in<br />
horse-drawn carriages.<br />
Drivers must give at least a 1.5 metre space when<br />
overtaking a cyclist at speeds of up to 30mph. More<br />
space should be allowed when overtaking at speeds<br />
of more than 30mph. Rule 72 establishes the right<br />
for cyclists to ride in the centre of their lane, to<br />
ensure that they remain visible.<br />
When passing a pedestrian who is walking in the<br />
road, drivers should allow at least two metres of<br />
space and maintain a low speed.<br />
Rule 213 has also changed and now states that on<br />
narrow sections of roads, horse riders may ride in<br />
the centre of the lane and drivers should allow them<br />
to do so for their own safety, to ensure they can see<br />
and be seen. Drivers should pass a horse at least 2<br />
metres distance and at a slow speed.<br />
In all cases, drivers will now have to wait behind<br />
a motorcyclist, cyclist, horse rider, horse-drawn<br />
vehicle or pedestrian and not overtake if it is unsafe<br />
or not possible to meet these clearances. Extra<br />
care should be taken in poor weather, including high<br />
winds.<br />
For a more in-depth look at the new rules, visit:<br />
www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-<br />
code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-<br />
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Increasingly cars are being<br />
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When I first sit in the driving<br />
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The Fiat is refreshing and has a<br />
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Birth-2½ yrs. £2 per session. At Kingswood Church, Lambourne<br />
Drive, <strong>NG8</strong> 1GR. For info jessicagrangewood@outlook.com<br />
Lily & Co Day Nursery - provide childcare for children<br />
aged 6mths-5yrs at Aspley Childrens Centre, Minver Cres,<br />
<strong>NG8</strong> 5PJ. Flexible hours. Early Learning Programme. For<br />
more info: 0115 970 5152<br />
Little sparks - - for pre-schoolers & parents/carers.<br />
Refreshments- toys- craft- stories- singing. £1 suggested<br />
donation per family. Term time: St Martin’s Church, <strong>NG8</strong><br />
3BH, Mon 1.30-2.30pm, St Margaret’s Church, <strong>NG8</strong> 5GE,<br />
Tues 10-11.30am, St John’s Church, <strong>NG8</strong> 4FD, Thurs<br />
10-11.30am. Contact us via www.wearewoven.church/<br />
littlesparks or find us on Facebook.<br />
Mucky Pups - every Fri: 1.15pm - 2.45pm for 0-5yrs. A<br />
messy play session at Wollaton Children’s Centre, Arleston<br />
Drive, <strong>NG8</strong> 2FZ. For more info call 0115 876 2185<br />
Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham<br />
Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals<br />
take place Tues (term time) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior &<br />
Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham<br />
Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or<br />
admin@music-for-everyone.org<br />
Nottingham Outlaws BMX Club - coaching Sat at:<br />
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co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit<br />
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Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, NG2 4DP. T:<br />
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Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Oct-<strong>March</strong>.<br />
Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est., Basford<br />
Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Fri club night<br />
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1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.<br />
Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a<br />
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Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing?<br />
NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd,<br />
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saplings baby & toddler group - Grangewood<br />
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jessicagrangewood@outlook.com<br />
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(term time only) 10am-11.30am(best for toddlers) and<br />
1.30pm-3.00pm(best for babies) at St Leonard’s Community<br />
Centre, 4 Bramcote Lane, Wollaton <strong>NG8</strong> 2ND. Just drop in or<br />
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St Leonard’s Dads & Kids Club - every 3rd Sat, monthly<br />
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Wollaton Twins Group - for parents, carers & expectant<br />
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Meet on 2nd Mon monthly;10am-11.30am at St Leonard’s<br />
Comm. Centre, Bramcote Lane, <strong>NG8</strong> 2ND. £2 per family<br />
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Sarah: wollaton@nottinghamtwins.org.uk or contact us via<br />
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The academy itself was also shortlisted for the<br />
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In a letter from the World Class School Quality Mark<br />
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Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities?<br />
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Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give<br />
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stress of alcoholics. Meetings take place at 25 Clarendon<br />
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Alcoholics Anonymous - if you think you have a<br />
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Anxiety management group - meet first & third<br />
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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. Also groups in Clifton<br />
and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on:<br />
0115 883 4733<br />
Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help<br />
support group for those who have experienced the suicide of<br />
a family member or someone close. For more info call 0115<br />
911 1661 (Mon - Fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk<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 />
Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge<br />
to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For<br />
a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit<br />
people in their homes offering companionship and support<br />
tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304<br />
8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.<br />
mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information.<br />
MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in<br />
meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre,<br />
Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet at rear of cafe.<br />
An informal event with a friendly group of people affected by<br />
MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book.<br />
Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582<br />
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia -<br />
MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for<br />
people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers.<br />
For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/<br />
Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@<br />
gmail.com<br />
Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together<br />
with their carers, very welcome. Meet 2nd Wed monthly,<br />
1pm-3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off<br />
Mansfield Rd). For more info call Pauline: 01332 810366 or<br />
Alan: 01159 262232<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 />
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if<br />
you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk<br />
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our<br />
group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between<br />
7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners<br />
always welcome. For further details please contact Self Help<br />
UK on 0115 911 1661<br />
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone<br />
effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy. Meet with<br />
other women & men who have shared similar experiences.<br />
Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist<br />
Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 /<br />
07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com<br />
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf<br />
social group every Mon: 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes<br />
on Tues (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/<br />
hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 0516,<br />
text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk<br />
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 />
1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk.<br />
Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open<br />
9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.<br />
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal<br />
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely<br />
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We<br />
also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,<br />
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed<br />
events. For more info or support call 07942 678692.<br />
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help<br />
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For<br />
more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368<br />
New Beginnings Art Group - community group for<br />
people unable to work due to long term health issues. No<br />
previous painting experience necessary. Meet Wed: 13.30 -<br />
15.30 at The Oasis Centre, Union St, Beeston, NG9 2LU. £20<br />
per half term. For more info call Caroline - 0115 925 1300 or<br />
visit: www.newbeginningsart.co.uk<br />
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support<br />
Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed<br />
with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first<br />
Tues monthly - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3<br />
3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com<br />
Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support<br />
group, meet 3rd Wed monthly (except Jan & June) at St<br />
Judes Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE).<br />
Friendly, informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. We<br />
hope to offer something for everyone! To find out more email:<br />
puk.nottingham@gmail.com or call 07436 905529<br />
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Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of<br />
the slowest runner, and provide a safe space to talk about<br />
mental health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at<br />
10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Katie on 07539 005781.<br />
Relate Nottinghamshire - offers family counselling,<br />
relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples<br />
counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel:<br />
0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.<br />
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control<br />
over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led<br />
meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat<br />
mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For<br />
meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or<br />
contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911<br />
1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk<br />
The Wolfpack Project - a Nottingham based support<br />
group reaching out to younger people & adults (16-50)<br />
to help reduce loneliness & social isolation through our<br />
Buddy Scheme (online, telephone and/or face-to-face).<br />
Contact: hello@thewolfpackproject.org.uk or visit www.<br />
thewolfpackproject.org.uk<br />
Wollaton care group luncheon club - operate 2<br />
x clubs; Wednesdays at the Community Centre, Bramcote<br />
Lane and Thursdays at The Vale Community Centre (top<br />
end of Wollaton Vale). Enjoy a chat and a 2 course lunch. For<br />
more info call John Tordoff on 0115 998 8306.<br />
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire has<br />
launched a new scams prevention and support<br />
programme for older people in Nottinghamshire.<br />
The programme, funded by Lloyds Banking Group,<br />
will help to prevent older people from falling for<br />
scams by increasing their knowledge and confidence<br />
to recognise and deal with attempted scams. It will<br />
also provide support to older fraud victims recovering<br />
after an incident.<br />
Older people can be particularly vulnerable to fraud<br />
and scams, which can have a serious emotional and<br />
financial impact, and can damage quality of life and<br />
wellbeing for many.<br />
Sophisticated scams have been on the rise during the<br />
pandemic with criminals devising even more ways to<br />
target those they believe to be vulnerable. This means<br />
it’s even more vital to support those that may be at<br />
greater risk.<br />
To find out more about Age UK Nottingham &<br />
Nottinghamshire’s Scams Prevention and Support<br />
Programme, please contact the Safe & Sound<br />
team on 0115 8599 209 or email safeandsound@<br />
ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire provides<br />
a wide range of services for older people from all<br />
communities and backgrounds in Nottingham and<br />
Nottinghamshire. Find out more at Welcome to Age<br />
UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire<br />
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LICORICE PIZZA<br />
NIGHTMARE ALLEY<br />
To say I was excited for Licorice Pizza<br />
would be an understatement. Paul<br />
Thomas Anderson is my favourite<br />
director of all time, so to say that this<br />
film still surpassed my expectations is a<br />
miracle. This film is the director’s loving<br />
ode to San Fernando Valley, where he<br />
grew up and set many of his earlier<br />
works. Much like Quentin Tarantino’s<br />
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’,<br />
this film does not really have much<br />
of a conventional plot structure to<br />
speak of. It moves at a very odd pace<br />
as it shows scenes with seemingly no<br />
greater place in the narrative beyond<br />
enhancing the characters and themes<br />
of the film, which is exactly why I love<br />
it. Where most directors would have<br />
a very clear-cut plot, this film has a<br />
sprawling, episodic feel that allows it<br />
to relish in the nostalgic atmosphere<br />
present throughout the entire runtime.<br />
Yet it always maintains this dark<br />
undercurrent, something that drives<br />
the two leads together and led me<br />
to further empathise with both main<br />
characters. This was arguably my<br />
favourite new release in years and I<br />
suggest everybody go and watch it!<br />
Writer: Sam Leary 10/10<br />
Nightmare Alley is a visually stunning and<br />
passionately performed return to cinemas for the<br />
director of Pacific Rim, Hellboy and Crimson Peak,<br />
Guillermo Del Toro.<br />
Unfortunately, that is where it ends.<br />
This slick neo-noir follows Stanton Carlisle (Bradley<br />
Cooper) as he escapes a mysterious past straight into<br />
the macabre wonders of a ‘freak-show’. He ingratiates<br />
himself and propels himself onward into troubled<br />
success.<br />
Del Toro excels at crafting a rich, artfully crafted world<br />
that pulls you in, and yet that shiny, art deco facade<br />
is easily chipped. Nightmare Alley is all style and no<br />
substance. It relies on its incredible cinematography<br />
and production design, leaning heavily on fervent<br />
performances from Cooper and Cate Blanchett.<br />
They embody their flawed, unlikeable characters<br />
with an easy authenticity, yet Rooney Mara (Girl with<br />
the Dragon Tattoo) is left will very little to get her<br />
talented teeth into.<br />
Our circus of antagonists blunder from one plot point<br />
to another, with very little in the way of story, never<br />
mind a genuine emotional payoff in the finale. It’s<br />
heavy on metaphors and foreshadowing, preferring<br />
an arthouse ‘show don’t tell’ approach to verbal<br />
exposition, but doesn’t give enough to draw any real<br />
conclusions from.<br />
You’re left guessing at what you’ve just watched; you<br />
probably did just enjoy the visual feast, yet are left<br />
with the slightly bitter aftertaste of wood alcohol.<br />
Writer: Nick Archer 6/10
TAROSCOPES<br />
Air signs<br />
Libra, Aquarius, Gemini<br />
(Queen of Swords, The Empress,<br />
Five of Coins)<br />
You are dealing with the echoes from a loss,<br />
grief or painful event in your past, as shown<br />
by the sad Five of Coins. Two approaches are<br />
required. Firstly The Empress asks you to show<br />
yourself love and compassion. Secondly, the<br />
Queen of Swords asks you to review this old<br />
event from a new perspective, a more logical<br />
and rational POV. Take a life lesson, atone for<br />
anything you’re sorry for and then cut ties with<br />
it, release it into your past with a<br />
fi nal farewell.<br />
Fire signs<br />
Leo, Aries, Sagittarius<br />
(Knight of Wands, Two of Cups,<br />
Ten of Coins)<br />
Wands could be a new, sexy suitor (a Fire sign-<br />
Leo, Aries or Sagittarius) or it could be a renewal<br />
of interest in your current situation. The Two of<br />
Cups and Ten of Coins reveal this relationship<br />
could be your happy-ever-after and that the<br />
discussions, moves, plans and dreams you share<br />
and align on this month could be the platform<br />
and foundation of a long and joyful future. If<br />
you’re single, ask to receive the love you desire<br />
and deserve - it just might happen!<br />
Earth signs<br />
Capricorn, Virgo,<br />
Taurus<br />
(The Emperor, The Fool, Ten of Cups)<br />
A powerful phase of manifestation and<br />
intention-setting with the domineering and<br />
ambitious Emperor and the new beginnings<br />
talisman The Fool.<br />
You are taking control of an area of your life<br />
and re-designing it to your liking. The Ten of<br />
Cups shows it’s your love life under the lens.<br />
Major changes are coming, and they’re of<br />
your doing.<br />
Water signs<br />
Cancer, Pisces,<br />
Scorpio<br />
(Four of Cups, Ten of Wands,<br />
Seven of Wands)<br />
Burn out. That is what this trio of cards signal<br />
you’re in danger of right now. Too much pressure,<br />
too many demands, too much expectation, too<br />
many asks. You’re fatigued and losing the will<br />
and interest in doing any of what’s on your to-do<br />
list. The Four of Cups shows this ~meh~ attitude,<br />
the Ten of Wands is the too many burdens card,<br />
and the Seven of Wands is the hen-pecking and<br />
demanding nature of people and situations.<br />
Lighten the load. Streamline your commitments.<br />
Stop saying yes or offering to help. Conserve your<br />
strength and rest.<br />
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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 “Silver Pride” - a social group for older<br />
gay & bi-men. Social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meet<br />
at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1<br />
4FQ. 2-4pm, 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info call<br />
0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” -<br />
opportunities for older lesbians 55+ to meet informally at<br />
Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ<br />
approx. every 2 months for networking and social activities.<br />
Further info:0115 844 0011 or e: 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 />
Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - we walk<br />
all year round on Weds and Suns locally & further<br />
afield in Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Occasional coach<br />
trips. Everyone welcome. For more info visit: https://<br />
broxtoweramblers.org.uk. Find us on Facebook.<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 />
City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men over 65,<br />
meet @ The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St,<br />
Notts, 3rd Wed monthly 10am for 10.30am start. Interesting<br />
talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or<br />
call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com<br />
Chinese Brush Painting Class - runs most Wed nights<br />
in Beeston - 7.15pm - 9.15pm. Not 2nd Wed of month. For<br />
beginners & improvers & costs £5 a week for insurance &<br />
basic materials. Tel: 0115 9224029 for more details.<br />
Cardio Tennis - for adults - Sat: 11am - 12 noon. £5 per<br />
session. For more info & to book a space call Luke on 0777<br />
1785335 or email: minicoaching@outlook.com<br />
Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated,<br />
widowed & divorced. Every Thurs club night at Rolls Royce<br />
Pavilion, Derby with a full monthly programme. Full details at<br />
www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!<br />
Ellenismos Greek Dancing – Mon: 8pm-9.30pm at<br />
St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members<br />
welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email:<br />
m.beedham@ntlworld.com<br />
Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet<br />
2nd Wed monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16<br />
2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk<br />
footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded<br />
people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays &<br />
some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530<br />
or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org<br />
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings<br />
with speakers, held at 2pm in The Mechanics, North<br />
Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115<br />
922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com<br />
Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing.<br />
Mon: 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, NG2 2DF.<br />
Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! 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. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk<br />
Kimberley & district striders running club - an<br />
inclusive, supportive & friendly running club for all abilities.<br />
Come and give us a try. Meet at Kimberley Leisure Centre,<br />
Wed 7pm. For more info: www.kadsrunning.com.<br />
Kindred Spirits Notts - social activities monthly in &<br />
around Notts. inc. coffee mornings, day trips & exercise<br />
classes. There are 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 />
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Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and<br />
join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New<br />
Stapleford on Friday afternoons. For more info call 0115 914<br />
0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com<br />
Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults aged<br />
40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sun<br />
throughout the year in Derbyshire, Notts & Leicestershire.<br />
Own transport essential. For more info visit: www.<br />
walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.<br />
Middleton Townswomen Guild - meet 2pm, 1st Tues<br />
monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd,<br />
Wollaton. Guest speakers, social events, art & craft group.<br />
New members welcome. Call Jean:0115 928 4530 for info.<br />
a morris dancer? me? - TRY IT! Female team. Sundays.<br />
Bilborough, <strong>NG8</strong>, but UK-wide performances. For more<br />
details: www.mortimers-morris.org.uk & Facebook.<br />
Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing<br />
& displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, <strong>NG8</strong> 1FG<br />
on the 4th Tues monthly: 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks &<br />
demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on<br />
0115 975 3365.<br />
Nottingham bluecoat singers - new rehearsal venue<br />
for the Singers. We are now meeting at St. Margaret’s<br />
Church Hall, Aspley Lane, Aspley every Friday at 7.30pm.<br />
New singers welcome to our friendly group. Why not join<br />
us for our 2021/22 programme of concerts? Contact us at<br />
admin@bluecoatsingers.org.net<br />
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent<br />
Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, Harrow Rd, <strong>NG8</strong> 1FG. Doors open<br />
7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All<br />
welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to<br />
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 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 />
Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to<br />
get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere?<br />
Come along & meet us on the first Fri 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 & Notts Photographic Society - meet<br />
every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, <strong>NG8</strong> 1FG. Excellent<br />
speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info<br />
visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198<br />
The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St,<br />
NG1 4EZ. Your friendly social centre, is now OPEN again<br />
and ready to welcome members and visitors back to enjoy<br />
our activities. These will be gradually resumed in a safe<br />
environment where you can relax with your friends. More<br />
information on: 0115 9145838 or 0115 9523048.<br />
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 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 />
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: newlifenotts50@gmail.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 />
Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th<br />
Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We<br />
welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or<br />
unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information<br />
email: info@nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk<br />
Notts 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, contact us on<br />
0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@<br />
nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040<br />
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Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm<br />
at Lambley Village Hall, Catfoot Lane, NG4 4QF. New members,<br />
singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For info<br />
call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or www.nfdg.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mon: 8.30pm<br />
at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no<br />
playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray -<br />
07717 058856 for more info.<br />
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant<br />
Society - meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-<strong>April</strong> at St Paul’s<br />
Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @<br />
7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.<br />
org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call<br />
Carol on 0115 914 2474<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 Secular Society - meets on last Tues<br />
monthly at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For<br />
details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website:<br />
www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members<br />
for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School,<br />
<strong>NG8</strong> 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or<br />
Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117<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, suit all abilities. For info contact John on 01623<br />
469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com<br />
Nova - new friends for senior single people. Meeting at<br />
the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, 2nd<br />
& 4th Friday monthly from 8pm. See our news & events<br />
programme at www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on<br />
07973 872213 for more info.<br />
Off The Cuff - adult drama and improv group meet at the<br />
Commercial Inn, Beeston. Tues: 7.30pm - 8.30pm. For more<br />
info: 07596 959326 or offthecuffnottingham@gmail.com<br />
Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley<br />
- Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and<br />
join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks<br />
then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week.<br />
At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info:<br />
Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome.<br />
Roundabout Club (nottingham) - for mature<br />
business/professional, single, separated, divorced &<br />
widowed. Exciting programme, speakers, dancing, theatre,<br />
holidays, walks/badminton. Join us, make friends & enjoy life<br />
more! Every Monday 7.30pm at Oakleigh Lodge Social Club,<br />
1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. Tel. Judy 01623 794771 or www.<br />
nottinghamroundaboutclub.co.uk<br />
Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy<br />
being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one<br />
life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why<br />
not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The<br />
Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.<br />
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures<br />
held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New<br />
members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For<br />
further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org<br />
Scrabble, Bingo, Film Club, Hard of Hearing<br />
Group, Beetle Drive, Older Lesbian Network groups<br />
meet at Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. Call<br />
0115 844 0011 for info. For info on other activities call Nicky<br />
Newbury on 07872 839625 (Living Well Coordinator).<br />
Soroptimist International - a group of women who<br />
meet 1st & 3rd Mon monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts<br />
University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support<br />
women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun,<br />
friendship & to help with these projects. For more info &<br />
contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham<br />
TJFridays Dance - dancing in a fun & friendly atmosphere.<br />
Ballroom, Sequence, Latin. Fri: 7.45 - 10.15pm, Awsworth<br />
Village Hall. Contact: 01773 770973<br />
Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday<br />
first Mon monthly for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley<br />
on 01159 619502.<br />
Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions<br />
on Thurs evening & weekends. Juniors from 8yrs welcome<br />
Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc.<br />
org.uk for more info or email: club@nottinghamsailing.club<br />
west bridgford table tennis club - play TT in a safe,<br />
friendly atmosphere at Rushcliffe School Fridays for junior<br />
coaching, Mondays for women & girls only & adult sessions.<br />
Group coaching by UKCC level 2 & 3 coaches & free taster<br />
sessions. For more info call Matt on 07989598307 or visit<br />
www.tabletennis365.com/westbridgford<br />
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Wollaton Park Ladies Probus Club - meet 4th Tues<br />
monthly at Harrow Road Community Centre at 10am for tea/<br />
coffee, interesting speakers & outings. New members very<br />
welcome. For more info call Linda on 0115 928 2956.<br />
Wollaton Bowling Club - Wollaton Village - welcomes<br />
new members. Why not come and give bowling a try! We are<br />
a mixed club playing in various leagues & friendly games &<br />
hold social events. For more info contact Barbara on 0115<br />
939 9668/07432 844447 or email: wa.brady@live.co.uk<br />
Wollaton Park mens Probus Club - meet 1st Tues<br />
monthly at Harrow Road Community Centre at 10am for<br />
tea/coffee, interesting speakers & outings. New members<br />
always welcome. For more info contact Phil on 07538 399<br />
381 or email: p.cope1@sky.com<br />
Wollaton Park Community Centre - welcomes new<br />
volunteers to help in the Community Garden on Harrow<br />
Road. We meet 1st Fri monthly from 10am. No special skills<br />
are needed & we break for refreshments. Further details<br />
from the wardens on 0115 928 8860 or just come along.<br />
Wollaton arts - hold free exhibitions throughout the<br />
year in the Artspace at Wollaton Library. We also have a<br />
creative workshop alongside each exhibition if you want<br />
to get involved or learn new skills. There are opportunities<br />
for people to come together to share food, music, singing,<br />
drama, photography and varied creative art activities.<br />
Check our website or social media for details of our free<br />
exhibitions and workshops. See www.wollatonarts.org<br />
the Wollaton Arts Festival FaceBook page or Twitter @<br />
WollatonArtsFestival, @Wollaton_arts<br />
Wollaton Recorded Music Society - meet last Fri of<br />
most months @ 1.30pm in St Leonard’s Community Centre,<br />
Bramcote Lane. We enjoy listening to good music together<br />
with varied, themed presentations. You are most welcome to<br />
join us. Call Bill: 0115 928 6978<br />
Wollaton Probus Club - for men 60+. Meet at St<br />
Leonards’ Comm. Centre, Bramcote Lane, <strong>NG8</strong> every 3rd<br />
Tues, monthly. Talks, outings, visits, lunches & walks. For<br />
more info contact Keith Dinsale: 0115 928 4643 or www.<br />
spanglefish.com/wollatonprobusclub<br />
Wollaton Dovecote Ladies Probus - meet at 10 for<br />
10.30am on 3rd Mon monthly at St Leonard’s Community<br />
Centre. Tea/coffee, speakers, outings. New members very<br />
welcome. For more info call Daryle on 0115 928 5780.<br />
Wollaton Line Dancing - Mondays: 12.15pm - 1.30pm at<br />
St Leonards Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton. £4 per class.<br />
For more info call Linda Davies on 07907 711282.<br />
Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society -<br />
meet 7.30pm, 4th Wed monthly at St Leonard’s Community<br />
Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking<br />
at rear. For more info call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or<br />
see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical<br />
Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks?<br />
Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or<br />
web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable<br />
to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect<br />
essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver.<br />
Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info.<br />
Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the<br />
third Wed monthly at 7.30pm at St Leonard’s Community<br />
Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village (opposite the<br />
library). Guest speakers & guided walks. See website www.<br />
spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory or call Nigel<br />
Downes on 0115 944 4671. Visitors very welcome.<br />
Wollaton wi - meet 7.30pm on the 2nd Wed monthly at<br />
St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton,<br />
<strong>NG8</strong> 2ND. Varied programme of speakers, interest groups,<br />
lunches, outings, theatre & charity fund-raising. New<br />
members welcome. For more details contact Eileen<br />
Kearsley: 0115 9284800<br />
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Achieving your exercise goals in Ashfield has<br />
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the transformation of leisure centres across the<br />
district.<br />
£22.5million has been invested in Lammas Leisure<br />
Centre, Hucknall Leisure Centre and the new, state-ofthe-art<br />
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with Ashfield District Council.<br />
Lammas has just launched an innovative TAGactive<br />
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technology.<br />
The ice rink has been refurbished and a spectacular<br />
new 150-station fitness suite and new group cycling<br />
studio are impressive upgrades.<br />
Hucknall’s new 120-station gym, earth studio, indoor<br />
cycling studio and main studio have proved hugely<br />
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Kirkby will also feature outstanding facilities for all<br />
ages and interests, including a swimming pool, splash<br />
pad, sauna and steam rooms, a sports hall and a Clip<br />
‘n Climb.<br />
To find out more about your local Everyone Active<br />
leisure centre, visit everyoneactive.com<br />
Mapperley & District u3a is one of a UK-wide<br />
collection of locally-run interest groups that<br />
provide opportunities for those no longer in fulltime<br />
work to come together to learn, live and laugh<br />
whilst exploring new ideas, skills and interests.<br />
Keeping active and social is absolutely critical to a<br />
happy and healthy life.<br />
Every u3a has a variety of interest groups. Some of<br />
these are study groups such as learning a language.<br />
Other popular topics include family history, local<br />
history, various aspects of literature, music, film and<br />
theatre to name but a few. Popular creative groups<br />
include writing, photography and crafts. Gardening<br />
and walking are firm favourites. You can even start<br />
your own group.<br />
In addition to monthly gatherings with a speaker,<br />
organised trips, visits and meals out are much more<br />
fun with a group of u3a friends and are arranged at<br />
affordable rates.<br />
Make the most of life and join one of the 34 u3as in<br />
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including five in<br />
Gedling Borough.<br />
To find your local u3a, please visit nottsU3Anetwork.<br />
org/website-link or to learn more about Mapperley<br />
& District u3a please visit https://u3asites.org.uk/<br />
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No, No, No. Not that kind of tale!!!<br />
I’m talking about dogs in the bedroom…something<br />
that was never on my wish list. My bedroom was<br />
my sanctuary, whereas Gary was all for sharing. It’s<br />
a personal choice and I know some of you will be<br />
horrified at the thought, while others wonder what<br />
all the fuss is about. Anyhow, I was overruled and<br />
now share my bedroom (and King size bed) with<br />
three hairy, annoying and often smelly males.<br />
The dogs do have their own beds – and they usually<br />
start the night sleeping in them. But once we’re<br />
fast asleep, with the stealth of a cat burglar, they<br />
climb onto the bed. Quite often one of us will wake<br />
up unable to move our legs. After establishing that<br />
we’re not paralysed from the waist down, we try and<br />
shift them. No matter how much you try they won’t<br />
budge. How they become twice the weight at night<br />
is a mystery.<br />
Just to be clear, they are not allowed actually in the<br />
bed. Come on, we do have some standards! So how<br />
is it that when I get a rare opportunity to actually<br />
stretch my legs out, all I can feel is grit? Having<br />
sand between my toes when I’m not on a beach isn’t<br />
great.<br />
To be fair, 80% of the time they are no problem.<br />
They find a gap, get in it and everyone sleeps<br />
happily ever after. Apart from when they don’t.<br />
That’s when the fun starts.<br />
It becomes a battle of the wills. Who can fake sleep<br />
the longest and ignore the scratching at the door,<br />
the tippy tappy claws as they trot around the room,<br />
the paws on the arms, the quiet barking that gets<br />
louder and louder.<br />
The<br />
Bedroom<br />
Tale<br />
To be fair, I am pretty good at it and usually win.<br />
Fake snoring and a bit of sleep talking usually<br />
does the trick. I can hear Gary huffing and puffing<br />
and eventually, because he is basically a kind and<br />
conscientious pet owner and I am not, he gets up<br />
and takes them down to the garden.<br />
The finale to my performance is to act really<br />
surprised the following morning when Gary is<br />
moaning and cussing. Like you didn’t hear a thing…<br />
As for romance, forget it. Having a hairy mutt giving<br />
you evils is about as big a passion killer as you can<br />
get. Not always a bad thing…<br />
Now let’s talk about bones. Raw, bloody, grotty<br />
bones. We used to give the dogs the occasional<br />
bone as a treat. A normal dog would take his bone<br />
off and spend hours gnawing away at it in doggy<br />
bliss.<br />
Not Herbie. He has no idea what to do with it, so<br />
he panics and buries it outside. Then hours later it<br />
turns up. Under Gary’s pillow. Raw meat, caked in<br />
soil. Who wouldn’t want that waiting for them when<br />
they go to bed?<br />
We do like to have the odd weekend away in a dog<br />
friendly cottage. The only problem is that often<br />
these little places only have a double bed – so by<br />
the end of the night one of us has usually rolled<br />
off the edge and the other one feels like they have<br />
gone ten rounds with Tyson Fury. The dogs are fine<br />
though. Well rested and raring to go. And the way<br />
they look at you…like, what’s all the fuss about??<br />
Just tickle my belly and stop moaning.<br />
© Ali Wale
Tanya About Town<br />
Spring is finally in the<br />
air, and with it comes<br />
a whole host of<br />
things to do around<br />
our wonderful county.<br />
Read on for my pick<br />
of what’s on in and<br />
around Notts over<br />
<strong>March</strong> and <strong>April</strong>.<br />
One of the first signs of spring is<br />
when the bulbs come up. Holme<br />
Pierrepont is renowned for its<br />
glorious displays of snowdrops,<br />
and the last couple of weeks in<br />
February is the best time to see<br />
this amazing display, although<br />
the beautiful garden is open to<br />
the public daily until the end of<br />
<strong>April</strong> (except Saturdays). It costs<br />
£5 for adults (children are free).<br />
Holme Pierrepont Hall – 0115<br />
933 2371<br />
If you fancy something a little<br />
more adventurous outdoors,<br />
Thoresby Courtyard offers a<br />
Segway course that will see you<br />
take to the twists and turns of<br />
this woodland location (12-13<br />
<strong>March</strong>/ 9-12 <strong>April</strong>)<br />
Segway Events – 01226 982772<br />
Are you a fan of history? Join<br />
Arnold Local History Group at<br />
Arnold Methodist Church (15<br />
<strong>March</strong> 7pm) for ‘Reminiscences<br />
of Old Arnold’ with various<br />
speakers giving an oral history<br />
of their childhood growing up in<br />
‘old Arnold’. Old characters and<br />
old haunts! Or join them 19 <strong>April</strong><br />
for a talk on the Transformation<br />
of Nottingham Castle by Cal<br />
Warren.<br />
Arnold Local History Group –<br />
arnold-history-group.org<br />
Enjoy a fascinating day out at<br />
Britain’s finest Victorian water<br />
works by visiting a Steaming<br />
Day at Papplewick Pumping<br />
Station (17-18 <strong>April</strong>) or you<br />
could combine history with a spot<br />
of Ghost Hunting when Haunted<br />
Heritage visit Newstead Abbey<br />
(5 <strong>March</strong>) and Wollaton Hall (19<br />
<strong>March</strong>). Are you brave enough<br />
to join the team for a paranormal<br />
investigation ? Or perhaps you<br />
fancy a psychic reading, if so<br />
Spiritworld have the perfect<br />
evening for you at Newstead<br />
Abbey (18 <strong>March</strong>). Go along<br />
and meet psychics and mediums<br />
providing short taster readings.<br />
Who and what will you discover?<br />
Papplewick Pumping Station –<br />
0115 963 2938<br />
Haunted Heritage – 07340<br />
239294<br />
There’s plenty of live music to<br />
choose from throughout <strong>March</strong><br />
and <strong>April</strong>. The Wanted bring their<br />
‘Greatest Hits Tour’ to Motorpoint<br />
Arena (11 <strong>March</strong>) giving fans a<br />
chance to hear all their favourites<br />
live for the first time in 7 years.<br />
Stormzy follows (21 <strong>March</strong>) with<br />
a date from his highly anticipated<br />
‘H.I.T.H. World Tour, then one of<br />
the most trailblazing arena tours<br />
of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical<br />
Version of ‘The War of The<br />
Worlds’ - Alive on Stage! visits (23<br />
<strong>March</strong>). I can’t wait for that one.<br />
Welsh rockers the<br />
Stereophonics return for another<br />
eagerly anticipated tour date<br />
(<strong>March</strong> 30) and Dua Lipa visits<br />
(26 <strong>April</strong>).<br />
Motorpoint Arena –<br />
0843 373 3000<br />
Over at the Royal Concert Hall,<br />
pop icon Adam Ant is back
(12 <strong>March</strong>). Winner of the first<br />
Brit Award, recipient of two Ivor<br />
Novello awards, Grammy nominee<br />
and MTV’s Sexiest Man Alive,<br />
promises a set list for his Antics<br />
tour that will get everyone dancing.<br />
Theatre Royal/RCH – 0115 989<br />
5555<br />
For theatre lovers, over at the<br />
Lace Market Theatre there’s<br />
a radical re-imagining of<br />
Stevenson’s classic story, Jekyll<br />
and Hyde, where the civilised<br />
Edinburgh<br />
society of<br />
Mrs Jekyll<br />
meets<br />
the seedy<br />
Flossie<br />
Hyde of<br />
Soho in<br />
a thrilling<br />
collision<br />
of Victorian England with the here<br />
and now (7 - 12 <strong>March</strong>).<br />
Lace Market Theatre –<br />
0115 950 7201<br />
I can’t claim to be a ballet<br />
connoisseur, but I quite fancy<br />
seeing The Nutcracker when it<br />
visits the Theatre Royal (12-16<br />
<strong>April</strong>). Adored by critics and<br />
audiences alike. With familysized<br />
helpings of Mathew<br />
Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos<br />
and magical fantasy.<br />
If it’s comedy you’re after,<br />
John Bishop brings his highly<br />
anticipated brand new stand up<br />
show – Right Here, Right Now to<br />
Motorpoint Arena (1 - 2 <strong>March</strong>).<br />
Jack Whitehall (and family) stop<br />
by the Royal Concert Hall with<br />
‘How to survive family holidays<br />
(and Christmas) (21-22 <strong>March</strong>).<br />
There’s Just The Tonic Comedy<br />
Night at Metronome (5<br />
<strong>March</strong>) and the award winning<br />
Canalhouse Comedy Night<br />
twice a month (9 and 23 <strong>March</strong>)<br />
features a mixture of established<br />
acts trying new material and new<br />
acts. Doors open at 7pm and<br />
booking is recommended.<br />
Metronome –<br />
metronome.uk.com<br />
Canal House Comedy Night –<br />
ncfcomedy.co.uk<br />
For sports fans, why not take a<br />
tour of the world famous Trent<br />
Bridge Cricket Ground? Tours are<br />
available on selected Tuesdays<br />
and Saturdays. If it’s excitement<br />
you want, go and watch the<br />
Nottingham Panthers, our local<br />
ice hockey team. Be warned<br />
though, it is addictive! Check out<br />
their website for latest fixtures,<br />
news and to buy tickets.<br />
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground –<br />
0115 982 3000<br />
Nottingham Panthers –<br />
panthers.co.uk<br />
Unless stated, always<br />
assume there is a charge<br />
for the event. I would still<br />
recommend you ring ahead<br />
or check online before<br />
making any journeys, and<br />
adhere to and respect any<br />
social distancing measures<br />
that remain in place.<br />
All details correct at the<br />
time of going to press.
Carrington Triangle Folk Club - every Wed @ the<br />
Gladstone, Loscoe Rd, Carrington NG5 2AW. 8 for 8.30pm. OVER<br />
THE MOON on 23 Mar & Stonesthrow with Steve & Julie Wigley<br />
on 20 <strong>April</strong> . Contact m.smalley@ntlworld.com<br />
Carlton Male Voice Choir - if you like singing & have a<br />
voice that can fit into one of our 4 singing sections why not<br />
give it a go? We can be found at Netherfield Baptist Church<br />
NG4 2LE every Wed: 7:30-9:30pm. Message via FB, email:<br />
choirsec.cmvc@gmail.com or visit carltonmvc.org for details.<br />
For corrections to these pages: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm,<br />
Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, Bestwood<br />
Village, NG6 8TL. Sing into Spring Concert - Sat 12 <strong>March</strong>,<br />
7.15pm @ Central Methodist Church. Tribute Concert - Sat<br />
9 <strong>April</strong>, 7pm @ St Michael & All Angels Church, Underwood.<br />
Contact: Colin Pursglove on 01159 794842 or visit:<br />
bestwoodmvc.org.uk<br />
bingham & district choral society - now rehearsing<br />
The Messiah in preparation for our Golden Jubilee Concert<br />
on Sat 30th <strong>April</strong> at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Parish Church,<br />
Newark, where we will be joined by Newark Choral Society. If<br />
you would like to sing with us, we offer a warm welcome and a<br />
3 week trial period for new singers (no audition). Rehearsals:<br />
Wed 7.15 – 9.20pm at Carnarvon Primary School, Nursery Rd,<br />
Bingham NG13 8EH. For more info: binghamchoral.org.uk or<br />
call our secretary Val Morgan on 0115 9332353.<br />
bluecoat singers - meet to rehearse every Friday 7.30pm<br />
at St. Margaret’s Church Hall, Aspley Lane, <strong>NG8</strong> 5GE. Join<br />
our friendly group to create great music. Our next concert<br />
is Sat 23 <strong>April</strong> - 7.30pm @ the Church, Rise Park, 92<br />
Revelstoke Way, NG5 5EB. For tickets call 0115 953 1903<br />
Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock,RnB. Wed<br />
7.30 to 8.30pm @ Katie Wright School of Dance, NG16 2EZ.<br />
No audition. £6 ps. Call Charlotte 07581020959<br />
e: info@charlottemendley.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 />
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet<br />
every Thurs at Kirk Hallam Social Bar, Dallimore Rd, Kirk<br />
Hallam, Derby, DE7 4GZ. 7.30pm-10pm. We are preparing &<br />
looking forward to holding our very popular “Be A Gem For<br />
A Day” which will be held at the social Bar on Sun June 12th<br />
For more info: www.gemconnection.org<br />
‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber<br />
choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on<br />
Mon evenings. Director - Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or<br />
wakefield337@btinternet.com.<br />
Just Sing woodborough community choir<br />
- Thursday evening(term time only) 7.30pm-9pm.<br />
Woodborough Village Hall. Contact Cate 07717 582507<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, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997.<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 />
mirabilÉ vocal ensemble - see https://mirabilé.org.uk/<br />
for details of upcoming concerts.<br />
music for everyone family sing - Saturday 26<br />
<strong>March</strong>, 1.30pm – 5.30pm at Kingswood Methodist Church,<br />
Lambourne Drive, Wollaton. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon<br />
of singing together. Children aged 5+ with their mums,<br />
dads, grandparents, carers, aunts and uncles – the whole<br />
family, friends too! Singing is great for health, togetherness,<br />
confidence and fun. More info: https://www.music-foreveryone.org/event/family-sing-workshop/<br />
nottingham bach choir - Tues from 7.30pm at St<br />
John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more<br />
info contact Heather: 07941 121091/heather@ng7.org.uk<br />
nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall<br />
Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959
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<br />
Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - JOIN ROCK CHOIR<br />
TODAY! Mixed choir, weekly sessions (term time) in<br />
Rainworth, Beeston, Southwell, Newark & West Bridgford.<br />
New members always welcome, no need to audition or read<br />
music, we’re all about singing for fun. Sign up for your FREE<br />
taster session today via our website www.rockchoir.com<br />
Hope to see you at Rock Choir soon.<br />
Nottingham and District Society of Organists<br />
(NDSO) - a society for pipe organ & choral music.<br />
Membership includes visits to hear & play organs locally<br />
& further afield, workshops, talks, charity events, annual<br />
lunches, member recitals + a glossy mag. Search ‘Notts<br />
Organists’ online, call Denis on 07815 510411/01773 746890<br />
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 />
radcliffe on trent male voice choir - every Thurs<br />
7.15pm-9.15pm. Methodist Church, Shelford Rd, NG12 2AG.<br />
All welcome, we will teach you to sing and we sing for fun.<br />
Spring Into 22 Workshop - <strong>April</strong> (free, 8 week course) For<br />
info visit: radcliffeontrentmvc.org or call Bill: 07972 013614.<br />
The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all<br />
welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont<br />
Rd, NG5 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 Wed for rehearsals<br />
in St Michael’s Church, Underwood. We are looking for new<br />
members to join the men’s section. If you, or someone you know<br />
is interested in joining a mixed choir please contact us: email:<br />
tim@rocknsoul.org.uk or Alan Shepherd, on 01773 431941. Visit<br />
www.rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers for<br />
our contact info & 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 />
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 />
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 />
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 />
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 />
NG5 2EN. £2. For info: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com<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, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly:<br />
8pm-9.30pm. For info: www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood<br />
Saturday Singers - now is the time to come and join us<br />
to take part in our Spring Concert taking place on Sat 30th<br />
<strong>April</strong> with our usual lively and mixed programme. We meet<br />
on Sat mornings; 9.30am-12.00 noon @ Nottingham Masonic<br />
Hall, Goldsmith St. No auditions, no need to read music, just<br />
enjoy singing. Come along and give us a try. Check us out:<br />
thesaturdaysingers.com or ring Dick on 07968 463933<br />
soundswell - community choir meets Tues evenings<br />
(term-time) at St Paul’s Church, Daybrook, NG5. Experienced<br />
singers & beginners welcome. Why not give it a go? You’ll<br />
love it–guaranteed! Details at: www.soundswell.org.uk<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 />
totally vocally - contemporary pop, rock & gospel<br />
sung in totally a-cappella harmony. Big sound, sung with<br />
joy, no sheet music- for natural born singers! Regular<br />
performances. Musical Director: Abi Moore. Nottingham-<br />
Monday Evenings 6.45pm-8.45pm www.totallyvocally.com<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.<br />
We meet on Thursdays from 2pm-4pm in Burton Joyce<br />
Village Hall. For more info contact Tina on 07742670732 or<br />
tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or Heather on 0115 8440872<br />
Woodthorpe Singers - face to face rehearsals in St<br />
Marks Church (not the hall), we meet every Mon, from<br />
7.30pm working towards our Spring concert. Anyone wishing<br />
to join us will receive a very warm welcome. If you wish to<br />
get in touch please contact our musical director Tina Hewitt<br />
via email: tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or text/call 07742<br />
670732, or visit FB page-Woodthorpe Singers.<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>.
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