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Eat, drink and be merry 11
Recipe pages 12-13
Free time and what to do with it 14
Music roundup 20-21
Community diary 22-26
A helping hand when you need it 28
Helping Hand group directory 32-34
Home and garden 36
Crossword puzzle 42
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Looking good, feeling great 66
Kids - Learn and play 68
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Index/List of advertisers 71
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ituated in the old 1920s
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special occasions.
The menu is carefully curated
to satisfy every taste, beside
the home style and modern
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Soya Keema, a traditional dish
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Stuffed!
Stuffi ng has been around since at least
Roman times. The cook book ‘Apicus
de re Coquinaria’ has recipes for
stuffi ng made from vegetables, herbs,
nuts and offal and it was used to stuff
chicken, pigs and even dormouse!
Since the late 1800’s in America it is
called ‘dressing’. This stems from the
way it was cooked at Thanksgiving,
outside the bird rather than in the cavity.
Stuffi ng was also deemed too crude a
term for the well to do.
The great thing about stuffi ng is that
you can stuff pretty much anything with
pretty much anything! From chicken
(see Kiev recipe opposite) to seafood
and most vegetables. But also thinking
outside the box you can hollow out
a loaf of bread, stuff it and you have
the perfect picnic food. It isn’t just for
savoury fi llings either. You can stuff
pancakes, cookies, cupcakes, apples
and the list goes on...
Stuffi ng as a method of cooking is used
across the globe. From Greek stuffed
vine leaves to Indian stuffed paratha to
the Russian pirozhki (stuffed bread). If
you think about it every country has a
speciality that involves stuffi ng. How
about a Cornish pasty? Or an Italian
Calzone? Or a Japanese gyoza? We
love to stuff everything!
My absolute favourite has to be sage
and onion. Not the dry stuff you get
from a packet, but homemade with
grated onion, dried sage, breadcrumbs,
sausagemeat and an egg. I bake it in a
dish and could eat it all day.
Ali Wale
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Stuff ed Squash with
Blue Cheese /Serves 2
1 butternut squash
200g blue cheese – crumbled
30g pine nuts – toasted
2 echalion shallots – sliced
1 tbsp thyme leaves
250g sachet cooked rice/grains
Salt & pepper
Knob of butter
Method
Heat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray.
Half the squash, scoop out the seeds and
stringy bits. Score the fl esh and rub with
olive oil. Season and put a knob of butter
in the cavity of each half. Bake in oven for
45 – 90 mins depending on the size of your
squash.
In a small pan with a splash of oil, slowly
cook the onion until soft and slightly crispy.
Allow to cool.
Meanwhile – put 150g of the cheese in a
bowl, along with 20g of the toasted pine
nuts, the rice or grains. Add the cooled
onion. Once the squash is soft, remove
from the oven, scoop out most of the fl esh
and add to the bowl. Mix well and check
seasoning. Once well combined, spoon
back into the squash shells. Top with
remaining cheese and pine nuts and put
back in the oven for 15 mins until the top is
brown and bubbling.
This is a meal in itself and needs nothing to
accompany it, although some broccoli or a
green salad wouldn’t go amiss.
Chicken Kiev /Serves 4
4 chicken breasts – boneless & skinless
75g unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic – crushed
½ lemon – zested
2 tbsp parsley – chopped
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
75g fl our – add a tsp paprika (optional)
2 eggs – beaten
150g breadcrumbs – add parmesan (optional)
Sunfl ower oil for shallow frying
Method
First make the garlic butter. Mix together the butter,
garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt & pepper. Place in cling
fi lm, shape into a cylinder & freeze for about 20 mins.
Meanwhile get 3 shallow bowls ready. One with fl our,
one with beaten egg & one with breadcrumbs. Heat
oven to 200°C. Then prep the chicken. The aim is to
stop the garlic butter leaking out while the chicken is
cooking. You can google YouTube videos on how to
do it. I used a really sharp knife and made a thumb
size pocket in the thick end of the breast. Be careful
not to break through the bottom. Once the garlic
butter is hard, slice it and use it to stuff the cavity
in the breast. Use cocktail sticks to seal shut. Then
toss the breast in fl our, then egg, then breadcrumbs,
making sure they are well covered.
Heat the sunfl ower oil in a frying pan until a little
crumb sizzles. Fry chicken for 3 mins on each side,
until golden. Transfer to a baking tray lined with
greaseproof paper. Bake in oven for 20 mins or until
cooked through. Hopefully the butter will still be inside
the breast. If you get any leakage simply spoon back
over the breast to make it even crispier. Delicious
served with a green salad and new potatoes.

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Tanya About Town
Spring is finally in the
air, and with it comes
a whole host of
things to do around
our wonderful county.
Read on for my pick
of what’s on in and
around Notts over
March and April.
One of the first signs of spring is
when the bulbs come up. Holme
Pierrepont is renowned for its
glorious displays of snowdrops,
and the last couple of weeks in
February is the best time to see
this amazing display, although
the beautiful garden is open to
the public daily until the end of
April (except Saturdays). It costs
£5 for adults (children are free).
Holme Pierrepont Hall – 0115
933 2371
If you fancy something a little
more adventurous outdoors,
Thoresby Courtyard offers a
Segway course that will see you
take to the twists and turns of
this woodland location (12-13
March/ 9-12 April)
Segway Events – 01226 982772
Are you a fan of history? Join
Arnold Local History Group at
Arnold Methodist Church (15
March 7pm) for ‘Reminiscences
of Old Arnold’ with various
speakers giving an oral history
of their childhood growing up in
‘old Arnold’. Old characters and
old haunts! Or join them 19 April
for a talk on the Transformation
of Nottingham Castle by Cal
Warren.
Arnold Local History Group –
arnold-history-group.org
Enjoy a fascinating day out at
Britain’s finest Victorian water
works by visiting a Steaming
Day at Papplewick Pumping
Station (17-18 April) or you
could combine history with a spot
of Ghost Hunting when Haunted
Heritage visit Newstead Abbey
(5 March) and Wollaton Hall (19
March). Are you brave enough
to join the team for a paranormal
investigation ? Or perhaps you
fancy a psychic reading, if so
Spiritworld have the perfect
evening for you at Newstead
Abbey (18 March). Go along
and meet psychics and mediums
providing short taster readings.
Who and what will you discover?
Papplewick Pumping Station –
0115 963 2938
Haunted Heritage – 07340
239294
There’s plenty of live music to
choose from throughout March
and April. The Wanted bring their
‘Greatest Hits Tour’ to Motorpoint
Arena (11 March) giving fans a
chance to hear all their favourites
live for the first time in 7 years.
Stormzy follows (21 March) with
a date from his highly anticipated
‘H.I.T.H. World Tour, then one of
the most trailblazing arena tours
of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical
Version of ‘The War of The
Worlds’ - Alive on Stage! visits (23
March). I can’t wait for that one.
Welsh rockers the
Stereophonics return for another
eagerly anticipated tour date
(March 30) and Dua Lipa visits
(26 April).
Motorpoint Arena –
0843 373 3000
Over at the Royal Concert Hall,
pop icon Adam Ant is back

(12 March). Winner of the first
Brit Award, recipient of two Ivor
Novello awards, Grammy nominee
and MTV’s Sexiest Man Alive,
promises a set list for his Antics
tour that will get everyone dancing.
Theatre Royal/RCH – 0115 989
5555
For theatre lovers, over at the
Lace Market Theatre there’s
a radical re-imagining of
Stevenson’s classic story, Jekyll
and Hyde, where the civilised
Edinburgh
society of
Mrs Jekyll
meets
the seedy
Flossie
Hyde of
Soho in
a thrilling
collision
of Victorian England with the here
and now (7 - 12 March).
Lace Market Theatre –
0115 950 7201
I can’t claim to be a ballet
connoisseur, but I quite fancy
seeing The Nutcracker when it
visits the Theatre Royal (12-16
April). Adored by critics and
audiences alike. With familysized
helpings of Mathew
Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos
and magical fantasy.
If it’s comedy you’re after,
John Bishop brings his highly
anticipated brand new stand up
show – Right Here, Right Now to
Motorpoint Arena (1 - 2 March).
Jack Whitehall (and family) stop
by the Royal Concert Hall with
‘How to survive family holidays
(and Christmas) (21-22 March).
There’s Just The Tonic Comedy
Night at Metronome (5
March) and the award winning
Canalhouse Comedy Night
twice a month (9 and 23 March)
features a mixture of established
acts trying new material and new
acts. Doors open at 7pm and
booking is recommended.
Metronome –
metronome.uk.com
Canal House Comedy Night –
ncfcomedy.co.uk
For sports fans, why not take a
tour of the world famous Trent
Bridge Cricket Ground? Tours are
available on selected Tuesdays
and Saturdays. If it’s excitement
you want, go and watch the
Nottingham Panthers, our local
ice hockey team. Be warned
though, it is addictive! Check out
their website for latest fixtures,
news and to buy tickets.
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground –
0115 982 3000
Nottingham Panthers –
panthers.co.uk
Unless stated, always
assume there is a charge
for the event. I would still
recommend you ring ahead
or check online before
making any journeys, and
adhere to and respect any
social distancing measures
that remain in place.
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Carrington Triangle Folk Club - every Wed @ the
Gladstone, Loscoe Rd, Carrington NG5 2AW. 8 for 8.30pm. OVER
THE MOON on 23 Mar & Stonesthrow with Steve & Julie Wigley
on 20 April . Contact m.smalley@ntlworld.com
Carlton Male Voice Choir - if you like singing & have a
voice that can fit into one of our 4 singing sections why not
give it a go? We can be found at Netherfield Baptist Church
NG4 2LE every Wed: 7:30-9:30pm. Message via FB, email:
choirsec.cmvc@gmail.com or visit carltonmvc.org for details.
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Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm,
Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, Bestwood
Village, NG6 8TL. Sing into Spring Concert - Sat 12 March,
7.15pm @ Central Methodist Church. Tribute Concert - Sat
9 April, 7pm @ St Michael & All Angels Church, Underwood.
Contact: Colin Pursglove on 01159 794842 or visit:
bestwoodmvc.org.uk
bingham & district choral society - now rehearsing
The Messiah in preparation for our Golden Jubilee Concert
on Sat 30th April at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Parish Church,
Newark, where we will be joined by Newark Choral Society. If
you would like to sing with us, we offer a warm welcome and a
3 week trial period for new singers (no audition). Rehearsals:
Wed 7.15 – 9.20pm at Carnarvon Primary School, Nursery Rd,
Bingham NG13 8EH. For more info: binghamchoral.org.uk or
call our secretary Val Morgan on 0115 9332353.
bluecoat singers - meet to rehearse every Friday 7.30pm
at St. Margaret’s Church Hall, Aspley Lane, NG8 5GE. Join
our friendly group to create great music. Our next concert
is Sat 23 April - 7.30pm @ the Church, Rise Park, 92
Revelstoke Way, NG5 5EB. For tickets call 0115 953 1903
Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock,RnB. Wed
7.30 to 8.30pm @ Katie Wright School of Dance, NG16 2EZ.
No audition. £6 ps. Call Charlotte 07581020959
e: info@charlottemendley.com
Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new
members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall
Mon: 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931
2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer).
The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, singing a great
variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet
in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri:
7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928.
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet
every Thurs at Kirk Hallam Social Bar, Dallimore Rd, Kirk
Hallam, Derby, DE7 4GZ. 7.30pm-10pm. We are preparing &
looking forward to holding our very popular “Be A Gem For
A Day” which will be held at the social Bar on Sun June 12th
For more info: www.gemconnection.org
‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber
choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on
Mon evenings. Director - Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or
wakefield337@btinternet.com.
Just Sing woodborough community choir
- Thursday evening(term time only) 7.30pm-9pm.
Woodborough Village Hall. Contact Cate 07717 582507
Kings Community Choir - every Mon: 7.30pm-9pm (term
time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring
friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997.
Lyrical soNGbirds - small, friendly women’s choir.
Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues:
10am-12 (term time) Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB.
For more info:carolynmoore@btopenworld.com
The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony
every Tues: 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd,
Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit:
facebook.com/majoroakchorus
mirabilÉ vocal ensemble - see https://mirabilé.org.uk/
for details of upcoming concerts.
music for everyone family sing - Saturday 26
March, 1.30pm – 5.30pm at Kingswood Methodist Church,
Lambourne Drive, Wollaton. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon
of singing together. Children aged 5+ with their mums,
dads, grandparents, carers, aunts and uncles – the whole
family, friends too! Singing is great for health, togetherness,
confidence and fun. More info: https://www.music-foreveryone.org/event/family-sing-workshop/
nottingham bach choir - Tues from 7.30pm at St
John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more
info contact Heather: 07941 121091/heather@ng7.org.uk
nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall
Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959

Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive
choir, campaigning through international song for justice,
peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun: 7.30-
9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net
Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - JOIN ROCK CHOIR
TODAY! Mixed choir, weekly sessions (term time) in
Rainworth, Beeston, Southwell, Newark & West Bridgford.
New members always welcome, no need to audition or read
music, we’re all about singing for fun. Sign up for your FREE
taster session today via our website www.rockchoir.com
Hope to see you at Rock Choir soon.
Nottingham and District Society of Organists
(NDSO) - a society for pipe organ & choral music.
Membership includes visits to hear & play organs locally
& further afield, workshops, talks, charity events, annual
lunches, member recitals + a glossy mag. Search ‘Notts
Organists’ online, call Denis on 07815 510411/01773 746890
or email us: ndsosecretary@gmail.com
Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults
with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West
Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon).
For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-foreveryone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices
radcliffe on trent male voice choir - every Thurs
7.15pm-9.15pm. Methodist Church, Shelford Rd, NG12 2AG.
All welcome, we will teach you to sing and we sing for fun.
Spring Into 22 Workshop - April (free, 8 week course) For
info visit: radcliffeontrentmvc.org or call Bill: 07972 013614.
The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all
welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont
Rd, NG5 1BH. £4 (£2 conc.). First session free. Call Angela:
07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise
Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - meet 7pm on Wed for rehearsals
in St Michael’s Church, Underwood. We are looking for new
members to join the men’s section. If you, or someone you know
is interested in joining a mixed choir please contact us: email:
tim@rocknsoul.org.uk or Alan Shepherd, on 01773 431941. Visit
www.rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers for
our contact info & links to our recordings.
rose singers ladies choir - meet Wed 1pm-2.45 pm at
Rushcliffe Community Centre, Carlton NG4 1RQ. If you like
to sing come and join us. For more info ring Tina Hewitt on
0774 2670732
Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm
at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet
& are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact
Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse
Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more
info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk
rushcliffe phoenix voices - meet Tues 7pm-9pm
(term-time) at St Giles Church, West Bridgford. Everyone
welcome. For more info: rushcliffepheonixvoices@outlook.com
Sherwood Chorus - friendly, relaxed group who enjoy
singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank
Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Dr.
NG5 2EN. £2. For info: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com
Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love singing
but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Reformed
Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly:
8pm-9.30pm. For info: www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood
Saturday Singers - now is the time to come and join us
to take part in our Spring Concert taking place on Sat 30th
April with our usual lively and mixed programme. We meet
on Sat mornings; 9.30am-12.00 noon @ Nottingham Masonic
Hall, Goldsmith St. No auditions, no need to read music, just
enjoy singing. Come along and give us a try. Check us out:
thesaturdaysingers.com or ring Dick on 07968 463933
soundswell - community choir meets Tues evenings
(term-time) at St Paul’s Church, Daybrook, NG5. Experienced
singers & beginners welcome. Why not give it a go? You’ll
love it–guaranteed! Details at: www.soundswell.org.uk
Torkard Ensemble - community music group in
Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above)
& a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local
charities. We are always looking for new members, but
are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass
singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk
totally vocally - contemporary pop, rock & gospel
sung in totally a-cappella harmony. Big sound, sung with
joy, no sheet music- for natural born singers! Regular
performances. Musical Director: Abi Moore. Nottingham-
Monday Evenings 6.45pm-8.45pm www.totallyvocally.com
Trent Valley Singers - a friendly, fun, mixed voice choir.
We sing a wide variety of music and there are no auditions,
so if you enjoy singing do come along and give us a try.
We meet on Thursdays from 2pm-4pm in Burton Joyce
Village Hall. For more info contact Tina on 07742670732 or
tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or Heather on 0115 8440872
Woodthorpe Singers - face to face rehearsals in St
Marks Church (not the hall), we meet every Mon, from
7.30pm working towards our Spring concert. Anyone wishing
to join us will receive a very warm welcome. If you wish to
get in touch please contact our musical director Tina Hewitt
via email: tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or text/call 07742
670732, or visit FB page-Woodthorpe Singers.
wollaton singers - friendly all female choir. Meet
every Tues (term times) at St Barnabas Church, Chilwell,
7.30-9.30pm. Sing a mix of gospel, folk songs, musicals, pop
songs & classical pieces. Open to new members from 2022.

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Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older
gay & bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks,
discussions etc. Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House,
12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly.
Cost £1. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@
ageuknotts.org.uk
Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or
members welcome. We meet 3rd Tues monthly with a break
in July, August & December. Meetings at Arnold Methodist
Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, NG5 7EL. Details: www.arnoldhistory-group.org.
Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115
920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB
Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides
opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally
at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1
4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and
social activities. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email:
info@ageuknotts.org.uk
alcoholic anonymous - if think you have a problem
with alcohol please call us on our freephone: 0800 917
760 or your local Nottingham no: 0115 941 7100 for free
confidential help and advice. If alcohol is costing you more
than money we can help.
Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people
over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks
between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also
organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK &
Europe. Contact julieking1@hotmail.co.uk for the program.
Burton Joyce and Bulcote W.I - meet on 2nd Thurs
monthly at 7pm in Burton Joyce Village Hall. Visitors
welcome. Contact number: 0115 931 2313.
Burton Joyce Bowls Club - Poplars Sports Ground,
Station Road. Social bowling on Sat & Tues - April to Sept
included in membership subs of £50 pa. League matches
also played in 4 leagues on other week days. For more info:
Dil on 07879425643 or dil.vowles@ talk 21.com
Burton Joyce Players - put on two plays and a
pantomime each year. We rehearse on Mon & Wed evenings
in Burton Joyce village hall. For more details contact Mel
Reynolds on secretary@burtonjoyceplayers.co.uk
Burton Joyce Community Market -Sept 11 & Oct 9.
Artisan Foods & Crafts. 10am to 1pm. Burton Joyce Village
Hall NG14 5EY. Coffee Shop & Hot Food. 30+ STALLS - inc.
FRESH Breads, Fruit & Vegetables, Tray Bakes, Preserves
& Honey, Vegan Curry & Chutney Tent & much, much more.
Visit our FB page. www.burtonjoycecommunitymarket.co.uk
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Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - make new friends,
have some fun, take gentle exercise & learn how to square
dance? We meet every Thurs at The Old School, Cropwell
Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843
Burton Joyce & district u3a - educational/ cultural/
social activities for retired/ semi-retired people of any age.
Monthly meeting and 30+ interest groups. Meetings: 1.45pm
at BJ Village Hall. For further info contact 07581 456253 or
visit: www.bju3a.co.uk
Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players and juniors
(age 14+) to outdoor practice. Every Thurs 6-8pm (weather
permitting). Calverton Cricket Club, The Rookery, Woods
Lane, Main St, Calverton. Contact Richard Lee 077344 11010
or Scott Andrew 07965 4539402
Calverton & district u3a - has over 30 special interest
groups giving anyone who has finished full-time work the
opportunity to meet new friends, learn new skills and above
all, have fun. All welcome, not only from Calverton, but all
surrounding villages. Our monthly speaker meetings are
held in Calverton Village Hall, 10.30am-12.15pm on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month. For full info visit
www.calvertonu3a.co.uk or contact 0115 9654611.
caythorpe cc womens & girls - we are a friendly
club looking for new players! Women & girls of all ages
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City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men
over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North
Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wed monthly at 10am, meetings
start at 10.30am. Talks on many subjects & optional lunch.
Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email:
r.west8@ntlworld.com
Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-
Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May,
July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room.
Entrance fee. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739 to book.
Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free
weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays & seated yoga class
Thurs 2pm-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square,
Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes.
Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet
fortnightly, Wed 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall
Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more
info: Chris on 07906 312673.
Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Mon 8pm-9.30pm at St
Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members
welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email:
m.beedham@ntlworld.com
Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet
2nd Wed monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16
2AB. For more info visit: www.evwa.org.uk
footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded
people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays &
some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530
or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org
Friends of gedling Country Park - a community
group that encourages everyone who is interested in
supporting the park & activities on it. For more info visit:
www.gedlingcountrypark.org.uk; Facebook: https://www.
facebook.com/groups/FriendsofGCP/?ref=bookmarks or
mail: fgcpchair@gmail.com
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings
in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details contact
Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com
Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing.
Mon 8pm, Queen’s Walk Comm. Centre, NG2 2DF. Actively
seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Call Tricia:
07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@
gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk
Gedling Climate Change Group - people from all walks
of life who want to make a change! We meet regularly to
inform, explain & campaign about climate change. To get
in touch please email: gedlingccg@gmail.com or join our
online community on facebook.
Get Going In Gedling - volunteer-led short health walks
most days of the week. These walks are a great way to
start exercising in a safe and supportive environment. For
more info call Fiona Hextall on 0115 901 3635 or visit www.
gedling.gov.uk and search for Get Going in Gedling.
gedling ramblers - we walk Thurs mornings for about 5
miles & most Sundays between 7 & 12 miles. For more info
call Martin on 07976 559609 or www.gedlingramblers.org.uk
Interested in Clocks, Watches & Horology - get
involved in the work of the BHI Museum based at the home
of the British Horological Institute in Upton nr Southwell. Get
involved in museum projects & volunteering. New members
welcome. £25 annual membership. Call or email for details:
bhimuseum@bhi.co.uk or 01636 817 601
Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month
in & around Notts, including coffee mornings, day trips &
exercise classes. No fees. For more info call 0115 844 0011.
Lowdham Pantomime Group - meet every Wed 8pm
- 10pm from Sept - February. Children from 10 yrs. See
website for further details: www.lowdhampanto.co.uk or
contact the secretary: julie.guiver@doctors.org.uk
Lambley Historical Society - meets on the 4th Mon
monthly at 7.30pm in the Lowdham W.I. Hall. New members
or visitors always welcome. For info call Kay Winfield: 0115
9313646 or John Smith: 0115 9313066
Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social
night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed-
Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit
www.cerocheaven.com
Lowdham WI - meet at 7.30pm on 2nd Mon monthly
(except January) at Lowdham WI Hall. Visitors welcome. For
more info call 0115 966 3035
Lambley WI - meet 2nd Mon monthly at 7.30pm in Lambley
Village Hall. Visitors always welcome. Contact Michelle:
michelle.church156@btinternet or call 0115 779 3623
Lowdham Bowls Club - join us for casual or competitive
sport and all year round social activities. We are on Main
Street next to the village hall, opposite The Old Ship Inn. For
further info call Mike on 0115 841 1559.
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Lowdham Bridge Club - come and have an enjoyable
game of Rubber Acol Bridge at Lowdham WI Hall Mon:
10am - 12.30pm. Call Harry Healey: 0115 966 3434 or e:
harrychrishealey@gmail.com for details. All levels & abilities.
£10 introductory fee + £2 wkly table fee. Inc. refreshments.
Lowdham History Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd
Thurs monthly (Sept - April) in the Lowdham WI Hall. New
members & visitors welcome. Varied & interesting speakers.
For more info call Maureen Handley: 0115 966 9462
Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults
40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every
Sun throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire &
Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info visit:
www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. New members welcome.
Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Mon monthly.
6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New
members welcome. For more info visit www.notts-machineknitters.org.uk
or email: mappnitnatter@gmail.com
Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men
aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn
new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the
project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building,
Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Les on 07872
839570 or email: les.taylor@ageuknotts.org.uk
a morris dancer? me? - TRY IT! Female team. Sundays.
Bilborough, NG8, but UK-wide performances. For more
details: www.mortimers-morris.org.uk & Facebook.
move it or lose it - fun FABS exercise classes that can
be done seated or standing. Fridays at Calverton Village
Hall: 9.45am or 11am, £6, other venues too, call Julie 07985
205769 /www.rosefit.co.uk
the nottingham centre for the national trust-
Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3
North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National
Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests.
For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or
bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or www.ntnottingham.uk
Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s.
Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts
& other social events - find us on facebook.
Nova - new friends for senior single people. Meeting at
the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, 2nd
& 4th Friday monthly from 8pm. See our news & events
programme at www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on
07973 872213 for more info.
Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members
for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School,
NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or
Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117
Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mon 8.30pm
at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no
playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray -
07717 058856 for more info.
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant
Society - interested in plants & gardening? Meet 2nd Fri
monthly from Sept - April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary
Rd, NG2. 7pm. For further info: www.nottmhps.org.uk; hps.
nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474.
Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet
every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park
Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent
speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info
visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198
Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation
society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am.
About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989
62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk
Notts Fuchsia Society - meet at Wollaton Park
Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG
on the 4th Tues monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks &
demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on
0115 975 3365.
Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30ish - Meet people? Try
new activities & help in your local community, nationally &
internationally through volunteering and fundraising? Meet
7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit
www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for details.
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent
Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park
Comm. Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 7pm - 9.30pm. Friendly
group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please
call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk
Nottingham City Petanque Club - social and
competitive French boules for all. Entrance off the Fiveways
Island, Valley Road/Edwards Lane NG5 3HU. Sundays 2pm;
Tuesdays 7pm; Thursdays 10am. First three visits free.
07826 949197. Nottinghampetanque.weebly.com
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The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St,
NG1 4EZ. Your friendly social centre, is now OPEN again
and ready to welcome members and visitors back to enjoy
our activities. These will be gradually resumed in a safe
environment where you can relax with your friends. More
information on: 0115 9145838 or 0115 9523048.
Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st
Mon monthly at 7.30pm. Come along & listen to an evening
of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the
Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733
Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to
get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere?
Come along & meet us on the first Fri monthly @ 11am -
Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ.
For more info call Karen on 01476 979572/07921 821866 or
karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.
New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full
programme of events each month - (daytime only) day
trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest.
For further details contact Joyce 0115 779 4625, www.
newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlifenotts50@gmail.com
Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th
Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We
welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or
unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information
email: info@nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk
Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm
at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot
Lane, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome.
No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115
967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk
Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything.
Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6,
BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, NG3 1JH. For
more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk
Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info
& support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues,
coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on
0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@
nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040
Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tues
monthly at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For
details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website:
www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new
members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually
into the Peak District, but other areas too. We often
offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail
contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.
nottinghamwayfarers.com
nottingham women’s centre - learning courses,
events, wellbeing, space to meet and support available for
every single woman across Nottinghamshire - in-person
or online. Nottingham Women’s Centre, 30 Chaucer Street,
NG1 5LP. E: reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com
T: 0115 9411475
Nottingham Mechanics Bridge Club - meets every
Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St
at 6.30pm. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/
nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960
7342 or email: davidunderwood1@sky.com
Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley
- Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and
join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks
then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week.
At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info:
Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome.
Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group
- meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the
Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 960 6570 after 7pm
for info. New members welcome.
Roundabout Club (nottingham) - for mature
business/professional, single, separated, divorced &
widowed. Exciting programme, speakers, dancing, theatre,
holidays, walks/badminton. Join us, make friends & enjoy life
more! Every Monday 7.30pm at Oakleigh Lodge Social Club,
1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. Tel. Judy 01623 794771 or www.
nottinghamroundaboutclub.co.uk
Seated Yoga Class - Thurs 2-3pm at The CORE Centre,
17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New members very
welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up!
Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy
being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one
life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why
not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The
Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures
held 6 times a year - plus special events & trips. New
members welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or
www.egyptology-ssae.org
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Soroptimist International - a group of women who
meet 1st & 3rd Mon monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts
University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support
women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun,
friendship & to help with these projects. For more info &
contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham
A BIG THANK YOU!
by Mapperley & Arnold Rotary
Trent Valley Art Group - meets on Mon 1.30 - 3.30pm
in Burton Joyce & surrounding areas. We paint and sketch
outdoors in fine weather and work indoors in winter. We take
part in local art exhibitions & events working with beginners
& more advanced students. For more info call 0115 931 2422
to speak to the tutor.
Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions
on Thurs evening & weekends. Juniors from 8yrs welcome
Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc.
org.uk for more info or email: club@nottinghamsailing.club
Woodborough W.I - meet on 3rd Mon monthly at
Woodborough Institute at 2pm. For more info call President,
Brenda Chapman on 0115 965 2489.
Woodcarving Club - Tues: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at
Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to
mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome.
Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996
Woodborough Bridge Club - meets every Thurs: 7pm
at Woodborough Village Hall, Lingwood Lane. Friendly
duplicate bridge; also opportunities for pairs events, match
play & classes. EBU affiliated. Contact Jane (0115 965 2595)
or enquiries@woodboroughbridgeclub.org.uk. See www.
bridgewebs.com/woodborough
Woodborough Art Club - small, friendly group of artists
of all abilities. Meet Thurs 10am - 12 noon at The Institute,
Row Lane, Woodborough. We have a permanent exhibition
of our work. Varied programme of demos & tutor once a
month. We take part in Woodborough Street Market & have
an exhibition every Xmas. New members welcome. For
more info: Joyce Andrews: 01159 653832 or call in to see us.
Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for
all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane
Park (behind Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses
if you are new to running as well as walking group. Visit for
details: www.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk
Mapperley and Arnold Rotary are delighted to send
our heartfelt thanks to all those lovely people in
our local neighbourhoods who made a donation to
our annual Christmas appeal.
Santa was kept very busy over December resulting in
well over £12,000 being raised! Another record year.
The money raised will mainly be spent locally. Please
keep in touch with our Facebook pages to learn more
about it over the coming months.
We are always happy to hear from you if you have
some worthy local causes that would appreciate a
little help. If you want to do that or just become a
‘friend’ of ours let us know at MandArotary@gmail.
com
Once again, we are very grateful to you all and we
hope you enjoyed ‘lighting the way’ for Santa and his
sleigh again!
Table Top Sale 2pm - 4pm
Lowdham Village Hall
in aid of local animal charities
admission 50p
Next sales:
March 12
April 23
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calverton and burton joyce libraries
by Inspire Culture
Calverton Library
1 Saint Wilfreds Square, NG14 6FP
calverton.library@inspireculture.org.uk
Tel: 01623 677200
Opening Hours:
Monday & Wednesday 9.30am – 5pm
Friday 1 – 5pm
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm.
The computers are also available again for public
use.
Our popular Rhymetime sessions have now
restarted so we look forward to welcoming you and
your toddler for some singing and rhyming every
Monday morning 10:00 – 10:30.
During the Easter school holidays there will be
some lovely Springtime themed drop-in craft
activities, so pop in and get those creative juices
flowing. Why not let your imagination run wild and
create your very own Easter badge, drop by on Mon
11th April or Wed 13th April, 2–4pm.
We are still running our Home Delivery service so if
you know anyone who is not able to come into the
library please contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677200
or see our website for more information.
If you would prefer to access our services online
please visit inspireculture.org.uk/whatson where you
can find e-Books, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers free
of charge along with a whole Virtual World of relevant
resources, websites and online experiences.
Burton Joyce Library
Meadow Lane, NG14 5EX
burtonjoyce.library@inspireculture.org.uk
Tel: 01623 677200
Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am – 1pm, Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9.30am-1pm & 2-6pm
Thursday – 2pm – 5pm
Friday – 9.30am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm
Saturday 9.30am – 1pm, Sunday – closed
February saw the return of the popular under 5’s
singing session. This lively half hour is delivered by
Sharon – one of our lovely regular volunteers – and
is entitled ‘Wednesday Singalong’.
Sessions are fortnightly with the next one on
2nd March from 10.30 – 11am. (NB no session
on 16th March). There will be songs, rhymes,
musical instruments, lots of tunes and loads of
fun. All welcome – babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers,
grandparents, parents, carers – tuneful or otherwise
(who are we to judge?). Come along and make some
noise!
Children’s Easter craft activity on Friday 8th April.
Drop-in between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Check at
library for more details.
In the light of COP26, Inspire Learning would like to
do its part in recycling, and at the same time raise
money for the John Eastwood Hospice in Mansfield
by collecting clean plastic pop and milk bottle lids.
These will be recycled by a local plastics factory and
a cash donation will be made to the John Eastwood
Hospice in return. To date, they have raised over
£1,000 which has been spent on new equipment to
benefit their patients. You can drop clean lids into
the library and we will send them on.
Inspire Learning: a new brochure for the Spring
Term is now available or visit inspireculture.org.uk/
learning to see what courses are running both face to
face or online. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Keep checking our website inspireculture.org.uk/
whatson for any new events which are added.
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Our pre-paid funeral plans reflect the price of our
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Lowdham, Burton Joyce, Arnold, Ravenshead and the surrounding
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Group directory
If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know
about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity
groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon
monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Contact via the
Facebook group: Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group
Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm -
6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.
Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities?
Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with
like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. Email:
allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk
Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following
the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.
For more info visit www.achingarms.co.uk
Al_Anon - a family group who meet twice weekly to give
support to family & friends who have or are living with the
stress of alcoholics. Meet at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham.
Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri: 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call
020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous - if you think you have a
problem with alcohol please call us on our free phone: 0800
917 760 OR your local Nottingham no. 0115 941 7100 for
free confidential help & advice. If alcohol is costing you more
than money we can help.
Anxiety management group - meet first & third
Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community
Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha
on 07948 191093 or anxietymanagementnottm@gmail.com
arthritis action nottingham group - meet at St
Mary’s Church, Wollaton Park, NG8 1AF. 2pm-4pm. To
find out more & book your place - 0203 781 7120, info@
arthritisaction.org.uk or www.arthritisaction.org.uk
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham – a support
group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type
of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome.
We meet 2nd Tues monthly 7pm - 9pm at Hyson Green
Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green,
NG7 6BE. For more info: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm
bipolar lift - making a positive difference to the lives of
bipolar disorder sufferers, their friends & families. 1-2-1 &
group sessions. For more info call Nahida: 07534 138512 or
email: support@bipolarlift.org or www.bipolarlift.org
Breathe Easy Gedling - a support network for people
with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers.
We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at the
Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP
Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm.
Weekly city centre meetings. For more info call 07930
713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk
Connecting Families - for family matters. We are
passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through
courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott
for info on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@
connectingfamilies.co.uk
Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering
for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling
acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75+,
by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties.
Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or
email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.
cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/
or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across
Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from
their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https://
centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this.
Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a
registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face
advice to people with debt problems. Contact your
local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or
call 07973 113 882
Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also
one to one meetings, limited spaces available. To find out
more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988
083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com
faith in families - For more info on adoption please visit
www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811
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First steps - eating disorders in student
services (ediss) - providing support to students, staff
& alumni at both University of Nottingham & Nottingham
Trent University struggling with their relationship with food
& associated mental health difficulties. For further info
contact: info@firststepsed.co.uk, to make a referral visit:
www.firststepsed.co.uk
Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people
into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to
work. For free 1-2-1 appointments & training eg. confidence
building/interview skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@
frameworkha.org
Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have
children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham
group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL
at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit:
http://gateway-women.com
Heart Support Group - run by Nott’ham City Primary
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on 1st Wed monthly from 2-4pm
at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton & Hyson
Green. Contact cardiac team for more info: 0115 883 4733
Kings Money Advice Centre - free, impartial debt
advice. Visit www.k-mac.org.uk or call 0115 920 7399.
Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help
support group for those who have experienced the suicide of
a family member or someone close. For more info call 0115
911 1661 (mon-fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk
Marie Curie Helper Service - provided FREE to people
with terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each
week, our trained volunteers visit people at home offering
companionship & support tailored to their needs. To request
the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@
mariecurie.org.uk. For info: www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper.
MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch drop-in
meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre,
Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet at rear of cafe.
Informal event with a friendly group of people affected by
MS inc carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just
turn up or contact Doug for more info on: 0115 966 3582
money sorted in d2n2- free support for those
struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@
moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s
self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials &
run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions.
Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia.
Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or e: riedd@btinternet.com
Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together
with their carers, very welcome. Meet 2nd Wed monthly,
1pm-3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off
Mansfield Rd). For more info call Pauline: 01332 810366 or
Alan: 01159 262232
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people
with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support,
sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups,
arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more
info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk
MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21 Main
Road, Gedling, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic dystrophy is the most
common and variable muscular dystrophy of adult life. Please
call or email for more info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@
mdsguk.org. wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group -
affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others
in a similar situation? You are welcome to join our group.
Meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm
on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners welcome. For
further info contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf
social group every Mon 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes on
Tues (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/
hard of hearing. For further details call 0115 970 0516, text
07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk
Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - meet
on 3rd Tues monthly at Nottingham City Hospital in the main
waiting room at the Breast Institute from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
We offer emotional, mutual & practical support to each
other, partners, family & friends. For more info call Jackie
Wheeler on 01949 20460.
Nottingham Self Help Group for People who
Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood
Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For
more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368
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Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy &
Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a
self help group for people with these medical conditions. For
more info visit: www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We
also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed
events. For more info or support call 07942 678692.
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone
affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who
would like to meet with other women & men with similar
experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood
Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115
8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit
service providing high quality affordable counselling for
ages 16 & over in Notts. Accredited services inc.individual,
couples & employer assistance counselling. For more info
call 0115 950 1743 or e: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.
org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ.
Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.
Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group
- for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our
aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with
buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Sat at Southwell. Email:
overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on
01636 812399
Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support
group, meet 3rd Wed monthly (except Jan & June) at St
Judes Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE).
Friendly, informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. We
hope to offer something for everyone! To find out more email:
puk.nottingham@gmail.com or call 07436 905529
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support
Group - offers help & support if you have been diagnosed
with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first
Tues monthly - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3
3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com
Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport
Scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys
for appointments & social activities, for people who find it
difficult to use public transport, taxis & with no access to a
car. Volunteer drivers always needed. For more info call 0115
969 9060 or email: transport@rushcliffecvs.org.uk
Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of
the slowest runner, and provide a safe space to talk about
mental health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at
10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Katie on 07539 005781.
Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling,
relationship counselling, sex therapy and young people’s
counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel:
0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control
over their drinking, drugs & other addictions. Peer-led
meetings held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat
mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For
meeting details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661
Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness & tackles
disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should
not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT
it to the police on 101.
West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis
- monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We
support people with any types of arthritis & invite interesting
& informative speakers to our meetings. We also organise
day trips twice a year & join together for Xmas lunch. Please
contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or lorrainesalt81@gmail.
com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257
Apply to be
a Band 5 or
Band 6 Nurse
at Rainbows
and brighten short
lives with your future.
Start your journey at
rainbows.co.uk/jobs
Registered Charity Number: 1014051
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to recognise and deal with attempted scams. It will
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Older people can be particularly vulnerable to fraud
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Sophisticated scams have been on the rise during the
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Spring Flowering
Favourites
After a long winter it’s
wonderful to walk around
my garden and see signs
of my spring flowering
favourites getting busy for
a wonderful show.
Ajuga, (common name, bugle)
has kept looking good through
the winter but now the rosettes
of leaves are looking fresh and
glossy and I’m just waiting for
the first short spikes of blue
flowers to emerge. These are
unassuming plants that spread,
noninvasively, by sending out
runners much like strawberry
plants do creating ground
hugging clumps. They do
well in some shade but aren’t
that fussy. My favourites are
the bronze-leaved types like
“Atropurpurea”, the darker
“Black Scallop” and the reddish
“Burgundy Glow.” The flower
spikes are short and neat about
6in / 15cm tall. Larger and
more impressive is “Caitlin’s
Giant”. Ajuga are easy to grow
and propagate as the runners
root easily. They don’t seem
to suffer from any pests or
diseases.
Another tough and
accommodating spring flowerer
is lungwort (Pulmonaria). The
name comes from the belief in
the past that the spotted leaves
of some species resembled
the inside of a lung. Another
common name, army and navy,
is given because the wild plants
bear both blue and reddish
flowers at once, harking back
to the military uniform colours
of the time. Whatever the
name, the flowers are loved
by early flying bees. The plants
grow in sun or part shade and
prefer moisture. They do seed
a bit and are best cut back
really hard after flowering
as the leaves can be tatty
and sometimes get a bit of
powdery mildew. They soon
grow fresh, healthy leaves after
this treatment. Good varieties
include the vivid “Blue Ensign”,
the paler “Opal” and the pink
flowered “Mawson’s Red” or
“Dora Bielefeld”. One of my
favourites is “Cotton Cool”,
with almost completely silvered
leaves that makes a wonderful
foliage plant through the year.
Another lovely spring-flowering
foliage plant is Brunnera, a
relative of borage and equally
good for bees. The clumps
of heart-shaped leaves are
crowned with forget-me-not
like blue or sometimes white
flowers. Modern varieties have
introduced incredible silvered
leaves, either netted with silver
lines as in “Jack Frost” (blue
flowers) and “Mr. Morse” (white
flowers) or almost entirely
silver like “Looking Glass”. They
are best cut back hard in early
summer to encourage fresh,
new leaves.
Spring in the perennial garden
is truly something worth
waiting for with lots of easy to
grow flowers to perk up your
plots and beautify your borders.
Martin Blow
Janet & I organise Plant
Hunters’ Fairs, specialist plant
fairs at wonderful locations.
Please see
www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
for a full list of all 30 of our
2022 plant fairs.
PLANT FAIR DATES FOR
YOUR DIARY 2022
Please check website for event
confirmation and ticketing
information before travelling.
Middleton Hall, Nr Tamworth
B78 2AE on Sunday 3rd April
Entry to Garden & Plant Fair £3
1620’s House and Garden, Nr.
Coalville LE67 2FW on Sunday
15th May Entry to Garden &
Plant Fair £1
Carsington Water, Ashbourne
DE6 1ST on Saturday 28th May
FREE ENTRY to the plant fair &
country park (small charge to
park).
Thoresby Park, Nr Ollerton,
Newark, Notts NG22 9EP
on Saturday 18th June FREE
ENTRY to the plant fair &
country park (small charge
to park)
Southwell Minster, Palace
Garden, Notts NG25 0HD on
Sunday 7th August Entry to
plant fair suggested donation
of £2

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with over 30 years experience
Experts in supplying & planting of all
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Specialist in Wildlife Gardens and Bespoke Ponds
My name is Jack Kaczynski and I started J.K Conservation
Projects in 2015 with the outlook of improving gardens and
green spaces after I fi nished my degree in Environmental
Conservation. I recently started another business with the
website: gardensofwildlife.co.uk to focus more on wildlife
gardens and wildlife ponds. I offer many services with my
businesses from design to completion of wildlife gardens,
bespoke ponds, pond maintenance, waterfalls and streams,
sensory gardens, nature trails, rockeries and planting schemes
to encourage more wildlife and to increase biodiversity.
Nature is at the centre of what I do and I believe it is more
important now than ever to create habitats and to improve
green spaces. I am determined to help people create the
garden of their dreams and a thriving place for nature.
For more information, images and
reviews please visit my websites
www.jkconservationprojects.co.uk
and www.gardensofwildlife.co.uk
or contact me on: 07425 524092.
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Nintendo WII Sport & WII Fit. £30.
0115 920 7522
Technika 22” Flat Screen TV. £50.
0115 895 8053
USB Professional Turntable.
Plays vinyl and can convert to USB
files. £50. 07903 118443
Small dog crate. Silver metal
colour. H16” x W12” x L22”. Good
condition. £15. 07771 323722
Singer Electric Sewing
Machine. Good working order. £60.
0115 961 2260
Catherine Cookson books. 53,
hardback. Brand new, never been read.
Some slightly faded due to sunlight.
Open to offers. 0115 953 0259
Concord 320 electric mower.
Includes grass box. £10. 07900
567945
2 x Wicks 400 cream kitchen
units. Boxed. Excluding doors. £20.
07900 567945
Bevelled edged mirror. 90 x
60cm & fixings. £20. 07900 567945
Petrol mower & strimmer. Needs
attention. £30. 0115 966 3908
2 x door frames & 100+ roof
tiles (Romans). Offers. 0115 966
3908
Ribble Alpina road bike. Excellent
condition, hardly used. Blue, 9 speed.
£180 ono. 07512 723383
Set of Taylor Vector Bowls. Size
00. As new. £100. 0115 926 6408
Mamas & Papas Luna mix lay
back pushchair. With hood & cover.
Good Cond. £20. 07743 710755
No 8 8 segment sturdy playpen.
Blue/red. VGC. £20. 07743 710755
Silver Cross Nostalgia cot. Cot
& mattress. Little used. As new. £450
new, want £225 ono. 0115 966 4422
1970’s dolls pram. Aluminium
body. No rain cover otherwise ex cond.
Includes part china & part soft bodied
doll. Fully clothed. £35 ono. 01773
715966
Luxurious Lace Edged Duvet
Cover & Pillow Shams. Brand new.
Beyeutao Jacquard. Must be seen. Will
deliver locally. £39.60. 07526 125274
3 Piece Suite. 3 seater settee & 2
armchairs. Ex.cond. Green, reversible
cushions. £400 ono. 0115 967 9558
Meika Quality Mans Wool Coat.
Brown with leather collar & slight
padded lining. Size Large. £15. 0115
965 6420
M&S Mans ¾ Warm Coat. Brand
new. Med. Grey. With red fleece lining.
Size Large. £10. 0115 965 6420
Jessops Art/Photography
Light Box. 6” x 9” (15 x 24cm). Light
balanced. £10. 0115 965 6420
Nearly new Frigidaire spin
dryer. 2800 rpm. Only used 3 times.
£30. 07989 783291
30-40 glamorous dresses.
Inc. Monsoon, Debenhams Debut,
Charlston style, etc & shoes to match.
Size 5. Various prices. 07989 783291
Over fireplace mirror. Gold,
oval top. W100cm X D74cm. Ex.cond.
£40ono. 0115 966 5173
Fan Heater. Black. 250v, 2kw.
Illuminated log effect. High & low
settings. £30. 0115 963 1459
Two sheepskin jackets. 1 gents
large, 1 ladies medium. Never been
worn. £100 for both. 07944 432312
Rattan garden furniture. Table
& 2 x chairs complete with cushions.
£100. 07944 432312
Eddie Stobart pocket watches.
Good selection. £100 the lot. 07944
432312
25 1000 piece jigsaws. All complete
& in good condition. £2.50 each. 0115
952 8849
dunelm mattress topper.
Memory foam. Single size. Washable
cover. VGC. Hardly used. £20. 07800
633101
WANTED
Old fishing items or full set-ups wanted
by collector. Anything considered. 07855
994605
Old tools ie: planes, chisels etc. Also
mamod steam items or similar. Shed/
garage clearance. Cash waiting. 07855
994605
HiFi stereo equipment, amps, turntables,
speakers, vinyl records also musical
instruments. 07855 994605
Engineering machinery. Big or small, single
items or complete workshops. Lathes,
mills, drills, saws, grinders, tooling etc.
07779 432060
Dinky Toys & vintage toys (any considered),
war memorabilia, modern golf set-ups.
Cash waiting. 07711 834840
Old record decks, turntables, HiFi
equipment. Cash waiting for the right
equipment. 07943 151955
Collector wants gents mechanical Swiss
wrist watches & pocket watches eg:
Omega, Longines etc. Best cash prices
paid. 07973 815778
Subbuteo football teams & accessories. By
keen collector. Please contact Jeff Gould.
07762 088228
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CHRIS DECORATING
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K & DPaving & Landscapes Ltd
Your local weed free driveway specialists !
K & D Paving & Landscapes Ltd is a block paving
company based in Nottingham. Specialists in supply &
installation of high quality, bespoke patios, driveways
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We have over 15 years’ experience in driveways, patios, block paving and
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new highway code rules for 2022
Courtesy of Link Magazines
The Highway Code has received a refresh, with
a new set of rules coming into force from 29th
January 2022. As well as some 49 existing laws
having been updated, new rules will be introduced.
The changes are extensive and further information
is available on the website link located at the
bottom of this article. However, the key areas are
summarised below.
Hierarchy of road users
Previously The Highway Code stated all road users
should be considerate towards each other, applying
this principle to pedestrians and drivers equally. It
meant that equal responsibility was originally placed
on all road users for assuring the safety of others.
The new hierarchy places responsibility on road
users who could do greatest harm to others, and it
is with them that the greatest obligation to protect
the most vulnerable on the road now lies. Top of
the hierarchy are lorry drivers, cars, vans, buses and
motorcycles. But it should be noted that cyclists,
horse riders and horse-drawn carriage drivers have
a greater responsibility to reduce the danger posed
to pedestrians.
Pedestrian priorities at junctions
Prior to the rule change, road users would have given
way to pedestrians who have started to cross the
road into which they are turning.
Under the new rules priority must be given to
pedestrians who are waiting to cross the road, which
means that if you are about to turn into a road and a
pedestrian is waiting to cross, you should give way.
New rule for drivers and motorcyclists at junctions
The new rule states that when turning into or out of
a junction, drivers should not cut across the path of
any other road user, including cyclists, horse riders
or horse-drawn vehicles, if doing so would cause the
other road-user to slow down, stop or swerve.
Safe passing distances
An amendment to existing Rule 163 sets out safe
passing distances for drivers when overtaking
cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and those in
horse-drawn carriages.
Drivers must give at least a 1.5 metre space when
overtaking a cyclist at speeds of up to 30mph. More
space should be allowed when overtaking at speeds
of more than 30mph. Rule 72 establishes the right
for cyclists to ride in the centre of their lane, to
ensure that they remain visible.
When passing a pedestrian who is walking in the
road, drivers should allow at least two metres of
space and maintain a low speed.
Rule 213 has also changed and now states that on
narrow sections of roads, horse riders may ride in
the centre of the lane and drivers should allow them
to do so for their own safety, to ensure they can see
and be seen. Drivers should pass a horse at least 2
metres distance and at a slow speed.
In all cases, drivers will now have to wait behind
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vehicle or pedestrian and not overtake if it is unsafe
or not possible to meet these clearances. Extra
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and magazines in the UK and abroad.
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Increasingly cars are being
fitted with lazy automatic
gearboxes no matter what
the model. And so it is
really pleasing to see a 6
speed manual in the Fiat
500X Sport. This makes for
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experience.
When I first sit in the driving
seat it feels like a giant was in it
before me as I am sat very low
down and struggle to see out
of the windscreen. It doesn’t
take long to adjust the manually
operated seat to my liking.
The Fiat is refreshing and has a
character of its own. Externally it
is finished in a bright blue and the
designers have had a bit of fun
with its styling, setting it apart
from the bland competition. So
often these days cars look and
feel clinical but I like to see a
personality shine through and
the 500X has it in spades.
Previously I have been driving
a VW Tiguan that overall was
immensely irritating due to its
over sensitive touchscreen, the
fact that the heating and fan
were operated by scrolling and
the cruise control having a mind
of its own. I like the design of the
dashboard in the Fiat, which is
easy to operate and has a good
amount of buttons and switches,
scoring well with me. The Tiguan
is a competitor to the 500X and
although the Italian feels perhaps
a little less sophisticated, in
terms of ergonomics the Fiat
wins hands down.
Looking at the engine, I feel that
Italy has trounced Germany.
This fairly sizeable Fiat is a
mere 1.3 litre petrol. Yet it is
150bhp, travels from 0 to 60mph
in 9.1secs and has a top speed
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This compares to the VW Tiguan
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has a 2mph faster top speed
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costs over £4,000 extra but
then it does have a large glass
panoramic sunroof and a power
boot lid that the Fiat does not.
I take it for a spin to
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the 115 mile journey the ride is
comfortable. It does feel smaller
than the Tiguan.
Watch the video review at www.testdrives.biz
The TomTom satnav is reliable
but try as we might we cannot
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either. The digital speed reading
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Water, Water
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“Water, Water everywhere and not a drop to
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Water is essential for our existence. We are
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settlements, an adequate, clean and reliable
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The water could come from a river, stream,
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for more water. Supplies were often polluted
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The water supply in Burton Joyce was no
exception and it soon became apparent that a
means of supplying more water was required.
Water was available but it was far underground.
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In 1880, the Nottingham Corporation Water
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the building of Papplewick Pumping Station
which was completed in 1884.
This allowed water to be pumped to reservoirs
to feed the growing needs of the city and the
surrounding area. Smaller pumping stations
using boreholes, rather than the large diameter
wells at Papplewick, were built. The first one
was at Burton Joyce and was completed in
1898. It had a steam pump fired by coal. This
was used to pump water to the reservoirs at
Mapperley and Colwick Hill. The three boreholes
at Burton Joyce were driven some 500ft to the
water table but were only 15” in diameter.
The following year, the city of Nottingham asked
for tenders to extend the operation at Burton
Joyce by adding an engine house along with a
cottage to house the engineer who would need
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The work was completed in the latter half of
1899 and the engineer now took up residence.
Further additions and expansion of the works
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In 1926 the steam plant was replaced with three
electric and three booster pumps. At maximum
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Just before the Second World War, in June
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mind a genuine emotional payoff in the finale. It’s
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No, No, No. Not that kind of tale!!!
I’m talking about dogs in the bedroom…something
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my sanctuary, whereas Gary was all for sharing. It’s
a personal choice and I know some of you will be
horrified at the thought, while others wonder what
all the fuss is about. Anyhow, I was overruled and
now share my bedroom (and King size bed) with
three hairy, annoying and often smelly males.
The dogs do have their own beds – and they usually
start the night sleeping in them. But once we’re
fast asleep, with the stealth of a cat burglar, they
climb onto the bed. Quite often one of us will wake
up unable to move our legs. After establishing that
we’re not paralysed from the waist down, we try and
shift them. No matter how much you try they won’t
budge. How they become twice the weight at night
is a mystery.
Just to be clear, they are not allowed actually in the
bed. Come on, we do have some standards! So how
is it that when I get a rare opportunity to actually
stretch my legs out, all I can feel is grit? Having
sand between my toes when I’m not on a beach isn’t
great.
To be fair, 80% of the time they are no problem.
They find a gap, get in it and everyone sleeps
happily ever after. Apart from when they don’t.
That’s when the fun starts.
It becomes a battle of the wills. Who can fake sleep
the longest and ignore the scratching at the door,
the tippy tappy claws as they trot around the room,
the paws on the arms, the quiet barking that gets
louder and louder.
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Tale
To be fair, I am pretty good at it and usually win.
Fake snoring and a bit of sleep talking usually
does the trick. I can hear Gary huffing and puffing
and eventually, because he is basically a kind and
conscientious pet owner and I am not, he gets up
and takes them down to the garden.
The finale to my performance is to act really
surprised the following morning when Gary is
moaning and cussing. Like you didn’t hear a thing…
As for romance, forget it. Having a hairy mutt giving
you evils is about as big a passion killer as you can
get. Not always a bad thing…
Now let’s talk about bones. Raw, bloody, grotty
bones. We used to give the dogs the occasional
bone as a treat. A normal dog would take his bone
off and spend hours gnawing away at it in doggy
bliss.
Not Herbie. He has no idea what to do with it, so
he panics and buries it outside. Then hours later it
turns up. Under Gary’s pillow. Raw meat, caked in
soil. Who wouldn’t want that waiting for them when
they go to bed?
We do like to have the odd weekend away in a dog
friendly cottage. The only problem is that often
these little places only have a double bed – so by
the end of the night one of us has usually rolled
off the edge and the other one feels like they have
gone ten rounds with Tyson Fury. The dogs are fine
though. Well rested and raring to go. And the way
they look at you…like, what’s all the fuss about??
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and this in turn can lead us to say “why bother?”
I’ve spent over a decade in the fitness industry
and I’ve never seen such uncertainty from people
in how to make their health a priority.
Sabotage
Something you might not be aware of, yet
it happens without us realising... yes, the
unforgiving nature of self-sabotaging.
Having fun, freedom and the ability to make
future plans is what we thrive on.
We get in shape for a holiday, a wedding or
just to feel good in summer while we are out
and about. But none of those things are now
guaranteed. We all live in a world of massive
uncertainty, so a lack of self-care has become
the norm for many of us.
Unmonitored drinking, plenty of fast food and
takeaways, box-set after box-set. With the
mentality… I’ll sort it out when life’s back to normal.
For now, this is our normal, and looking after
ourselves should be right up there as a number
one priority.
What To Focus On
Self-care means looking after our mind, body and
energy. Here are some tips;
1. Create something or do something monthly
for yourself.
2. Look after your nutrition (recipe provided to try).
3. Move daily, it doesn’t need to be vast amounts.
Just make an effort to move.
4. Read or listen to something daily that helps
your mind grow.
5. Get enough sleep, team “no sleep” doesn’t
work for your body or mind.
6. Drink your water, yes even if you don’t like to,
it’s needed...
7. Limit social media! Take regular breaks.
8. Speak with someone if you’re struggling. Too
many suffer in silence.
If all of this sounds overwhelming to you, PLEASE
find me on any of your social media platforms
under @CoachAndyJames. I share information
that helps in all of these areas, whether you need
a little support or inspiration.
Until next time, take care
of yourself. Don’t fall into
the 87% of those who
give up or lose their way
in 2022. Remind yourself
of what you wanted from
this year, then go chase it
down.
My inbox is always open if
you need me…
For past articles and much more you can
visit my website www.CoachAndyJames.com
Email: ask@coachandyjames.com
Website: www.CoachAndyJames.com

u3a - learn, laugh, live
by Mapperley & District U3A
big upgrades for ashfield
leisure centres
by Everyone Active
Mapperley & District u3a is one of a UK-wide
collection of locally-run interest groups that
provide opportunities for those no longer in fulltime
work to come together to learn, live and laugh
whilst exploring new ideas, skills and interests.
Keeping active and social is absolutely critical to a
happy and healthy life.
Every u3a has a variety of interest groups. Some of
these are study groups such as learning a language.
Other popular topics include family history, local
history, various aspects of literature, music, film and
theatre to name but a few. Popular creative groups
include writing, photography and crafts. Gardening
and walking are firm favourites. You can even start
your own group.
In addition to monthly gatherings with a speaker,
organised trips, visits and meals out are much more
fun with a group of u3a friends and are arranged at
affordable rates.
Make the most of life and join one of the 34 u3as in
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including five in
Gedling Borough.
To find your local u3a, please visit nottsU3Anetwork.
org/website-link or to learn more about Mapperley
& District u3a please visit https://u3asites.org.uk/
mapperley/home or email: chair@MaDu3a.org
Achieving your exercise goals in Ashfield has
never been a more attractive prospect, thanks to
the transformation of leisure centres across the
district.
£22.5million has been invested in Lammas Leisure
Centre, Hucknall Leisure Centre and the new, state-ofthe-art
centre due to open later this year in Kirkby-in-
Ashfield – all run by Everyone Active in partnership
with Ashfield District Council.
Lammas has just launched an innovative TAGactive
Arena, which sits alongside a new soft play area,
bringing together the worlds of activity, gaming and
technology.
The ice rink has been refurbished and a spectacular
new 150-station fitness suite and new group cycling
studio are impressive upgrades.
Hucknall’s new 120-station gym, earth studio, indoor
cycling studio and main studio have proved hugely
popular with the community.
Kirkby will also feature outstanding facilities for all
ages and interests, including a swimming pool, splash
pad, sauna and steam rooms, a sports hall and a Clip
‘n Climb.
To find out more about your local Everyone Active
leisure centre, visit everyoneactive.com
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Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sat 5pm - 6pm at
Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. 8yrs +. For more info:
carltonlifesavingclub@gmail.com or visit www.
carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com
Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet
fortnightly, Wed 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall
Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more
info: Chris on 07906 312673.
Epperstone Happy Tots - village toddler group; meet
on Mon 9.45 - 11.15am Epperstone Village Hall. Follow us on
Facebook.
If you run a group or club for kids this is the page for you.
If your group is not-for-profit/charity then your listing
is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition
(under 150 characters). Get in touch either by phone on
0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk
Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills:
fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport,
BTEC, DofE and much more. For 12yrs to 18yrs. For more
info visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment
or tel: 0115 9837645
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts - in Calverton, Burton Joyce &
Trentside (Lowdham) & Beavers & Cubs in Woodborough.
Contact: 0115 952 3617 for more info.
Bleasby Playgroup - a friendly baby & toddler group
for parents & carers. Meet at Bleasby Village Hall Mon 9.15-
11.15am, term time only. Come & join us for fun play & craft
activities followed by singing/storytime. £2 per family inc.
snack & drink. Contact Victoria: 079866 10692
Calverton And Bingham Swimming Club - love
swimming? Take it to the next level with our friendly
competitive club. Great training sessions most days at
Bingham, Cotgrave, Southwell, Calverton & Portland for all
ages. Find us on FB or email: cabscteamunify@gmail.com
Calverton Toy Library - Baptist Church Hall, The Nook -
Mon 1.30pm-3pm, Thurs 9.30am-11am. £1.50 per family inc.
refreshments. Contact Pauline on 07973 220052.
Calverton Cricket Club - Juniors age 7-13. Outdoor
practice at Calverton Cricket Club, The Rookery, Woods
Lane, Main St, Calverton. Every Fri 5.30pm-7pm. Contact
Richard Lee 07734 411010 or Scott Andrew 07965 4539402
Calverton MWFC - Calverton MWFC providing great
facilities for boys and girls, & adult football. Check out the
website: pitchero.com/clubs/calvertonminerswelfarefc/
Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket
sessions for 7 to 11 yrs, along with hardball teams for ages
11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.
Lambley Mother & Toddler Group - a friendly,
welcoming group (0-5 yrs) for parents & carers. Every Tues
9.30 - 11.20am in Lambley Village Hall’s committee room.
£2.50 per family, includes refreshments. For more info
contact Jen on 0115 931 4420.
Little Wilf’s Toddler Group - St Wilfrid’s Church,
Calverton. For U5’s. Tues: 9.15am - 11am (term time). Visit
www.stwilfrids-church.org.uk for more info or pop in.
Lowdham Colts Youth Football Club- FA Charter
Standard Club - Ages 5-18. Friendly, fun football. Midweek
evening training & Sat league. Academy (5 to 7yrs) Sat
9.30am on Lowdham Playing Fields. For more info: www.
lowdhamcolts.co.uk or call Dave Johnson on 07733 310201.
Email: dave.johnson28@btinternet.com
Lowdham Preschool - for 2-5 yrs in Lowdham Village
Hall. Mon-Fri 9 - 3pm (optional breakfast club from
7.30am daily). Ofsted Rated “Outstanding”. Holiday club
in Easter & summer holidays. Contact 07432 775965
or hellolowdhampreschool@gmail.com or visit www.
lowdhampreschool.co.uk
Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Saturday
19 March & Saturday 14 May: 10am-12pm at Arnold Hill
Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@
mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, NG2 4DP. T:
0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://
units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm- 9.15pm.
Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing?
NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd,
Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit www.nottinghamboyschoir.
co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!
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Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham
Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals
take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior &
Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham
Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or
admin@music-for-everyone.org
book review: the invisible by
tom percival
by Tash Donovan
Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Oct-March.
Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est., Basford
Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club
Night for all ages 6.30pm-7.30pm. Indoor Cricket League
Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Call Andrew Claye 07834 488663.
Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a
woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or
above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are
Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more
info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org
NOTTINGHAM Triathlon Club - Do you love to swim, bike
& run or just want to get fitter? Why not join our family triathlon
club for adults and juniors aged 8+. Based at Bingham, Harvey
Hadden & Bestwood. Contact: hello@nottinghamtri.com
Rainbows, Brownies & Guides - for info on groups in
NG14 call free on 0800 169 5901 or visit www.girlguiding.
org.uk/interested
Rhyme, Rattle & Roll - at Burton Joyce library alternate
Wednesdays from 10.30 to 11am. Bring your babies and
toddlers & make some noise. Call 0115 931 3360 for info.
St Helen’s Baby & Toddler Group - Old Church Hall,
Main Street, Burton Joyce (next to chip shop). Mon & Thurs
9.30am - 11am (term time), email: emmahare@hotmail.co.uk
Sing and Play - baby & toddler group for parents/carers.
Meet @ Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Lowdham. Wed
10am-11.30am, term time only. Play & crafts, snack for
children then a singalong with piano. £1 per family. Just turn
up or contact Jeanette on 07925 011821
The Windmill Kindergarten Pre-School
Playgroup - a small friendly group offering a safe and
stimulating environment for children from 2 yrs to school
age. Open Mon-Fri (term time only) from 9am to 3pm at the
Old School Building, Chestnut Grove, Burton Joyce, NG4
5DP. Call Linda on 07800 509190.
Woodborough Pre-school - we are open Mon,
Tue, Thur & Fri (closed Wed). 9.15am til 3.30pm daily.
Woodborough Village Hall. £3.40 ph. 2.5 yrs upwards. Govt.
places available. Full & part time places available. Email:
woodboroughpreschool@btinternet.com. Tel: 0115 965 5895.
This is another book about untold stories and
human connections.
Tom Percival has blended gorgeous illustrations with
his simple, clear prose in this picture book which is
perfect for bedtime reading. Isabel is a happy child
whose parents love her and each other but the family
is struggling financially. They slip through society’s
cracks and descend into poverty. Isabel discovers
that poverty brings a cloak of invisibility. No-one
seems to see her, though she can see more than
ever before. She begins to notice the other invisible
members of society, and she begins to understand
that alongside invisibility poverty brings something
else...loneliness. Isabel decides that she will do
something to tackle the problem.
The book has modern social themes, but rather than
being unremittingly grim, or alternatively, ridiculously
upbeat and positive, Percival uses his light touch to
show us the humanity and love that exist between
people everywhere in society, and how we can all
make a difference, whoever we are. The beautiful,
heart-warming ending doesn’t rely on a lottery win, or
a fairy godmother but on Isabel herself showing the
way. The author has drawn on his own experiences
growing up in poverty to create a gentle and thoughtprovoking
window into a world that for many of us
goes entirely unnoticed. This is another book that
will stay with you and one which children will delight
in hearing again because it has the magic of a fairy
tale with none of the schmaltz.
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Notts County Council...............0300 500 8080
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Leisure Centres
Arnold.......................................0115 901 3690
Southwell Leisure Centre.........01636 813000
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Chemists
Lowdham Pharmacy..............,..0115 966 3228
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Libraries
Burton Joyce.........................,..0115 931 3360
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