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Free time and what to do with it 12
Community diary 16-20
Music roundup 24-25
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Looking good, feeling great 28
A helping hand when you need it 30
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With over 30 years experience
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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

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.

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 –
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Haunted Heritage – 07340
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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
There’s plenty of live music to
choose from throughout March
and April. The Wanted bring their
‘Greatest Hits Tour’ to Motorpoint
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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.
All details correct at the
time of going to press.

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We are working on
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We are also working on other new projects and
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list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing
is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat (under 150 characters)
per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or
email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk
Abbey Gates W.I (Ravenshead) - meet every 2nd
Wed monthly at Ravenshead Village Hall at 7.30pm. New
members and visitors always welcome. For further details
please phone 01623 798606.
Adult Education Courses - beginners up to level 1; very
small groups. Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Call
0115 884 2749 or email: lisa.saunders@castlecollege.ac.uk
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 and social
activities. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@
ageuknotts.org.uk
Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older
gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks,
discussions etc. Meeting 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
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.
Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small,
friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target
archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sun: 11am-2.30pm
to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit:
www.bulwellforesters.co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more
info.
Badminton Club (ladies only) - needs more members.
Exercise & fun rather than high level play. At Papplewick &
Linby Village Hall, Mon: 4.30-6.30pm. Call in or ring Margaret
on 0115 920 4468
Bridge Club - Papplewick & Linby Village Hall. Tuesday
7-10pm. Join us for a social game of Bridge. Contact Bernice
01159637228
Byron Probus Club (Ravenshead) - spritely retired old
codgers meet 2nd & 4th Thurs monthly. 12 noon at Portland
College off A60. Contact David Turner 01623 793039.
Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage
Society - Meet first Tues monthly at 7pm, Blidworth
Welfare. For further info contact by email: blidworthhistory@
virginmedia.com
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.
Bestwood Village WI - meet 4th Wed monthly 7.15pm-
9.30pm at Welfare Pub & Kitchen, 1 Park Rd, Bestwood
Village. For more info email: hellobvwi@gmail.com. Please
contact our President Elizabeth on 0115 975 0787 for more info
on our programme & activities.
byron stitchers craft group - every Monday
- 1.30pm-3.30pm at the John Godber Centre, Ogle St,
Hucknall, NG15 7FQ. £1.50 (inc. tea/coffee & biscuits). For
more info call Sue: 07779 912606.
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. Interesting talks on many subjects plus
optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774
or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com
Classic Car Meet - Horse & Groom, Linby. 2nd & 4th Wed
in the summer months. On the rear field, free to enter & view.
Cottage Crafts Group - feeling lonely? want to meet
people and make new friends? Please come along to our
group Mon: 10am - 1pm for a chat and refreshments. No
need to be “crafty”. We meet at Under One Roof, 3A Vine
Terrace, Hucknall. Tel: 0115 952 1236 for more details.
Craft Club - alternate Wednesdays from 2-3pm at the
Salvation Army Community Centre, High St, NG15 7HJ. For
more info call 0115 963 4881.
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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.
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
Ellenismos Greek Dancing – Mon: 8pm-9.30pm at St
Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Rd. New members welcome,
call Margaret on 01332 391608 or e: m.beedham@ntlworld.com
Edgewood Judo Club - meet Fridays at 6pm at The
Grove, Hucknall United Reformed Church, Farleys Grove,
Hucknall, NG15 6FG. For details call 0115 952 1346.
Eric Coates Society - Meets Wed, bi-monthly 7-9pm at the
Godber Centre. Contact Geoff 0115 9634662 or Peter 0115 953
7393. Actively promoting the life & music of Eric Coates.
Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at
6.30pm on Mon evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly
mixed ability group would welcome new players including
beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.
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
Ford Capri Club - meet at the Little John Pub, Main Road,
Ravenshead on the 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly at 8.15pm. For
more details call Alan Sutcliffe on 01623 438967, email:
alan@capriclub2000.co.uk or www.capriclub2000.co.uk
Friends of Bestwood Country Park - for all interested
in supporting the Park. For more details check www.fbcp.
org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com.
Friends of Moor Pond Wood - Papplewick. A
community group involved with woodland management and
archaeology along the River Leen. Meets last Wed of the
month in Papplewick Village Hall. Non members welcome.
Visit: http://moorpond.papplewick.org/index.html
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings
with speakers in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details
of meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com
Gedling Round Table - are you male, aged 18-45 with
some free time? Why not try Gedling Round Table. It’s about
having fun with a great group and trying something new
every fortnight. Our contact details on FB: @Gedling RT.
Email: Gedling RT@gmail.com
The Greasley Players - small amateur dramatics
group. We welcome new members interested in acting,
set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft).
For details of our up and coming events or to get involved,
please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us
on Facebook.
Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing.
Mon: 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, NG2 2DF.
Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our
aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia:
07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@
gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk
Hucknall Round Table - we are a group of ordinary
guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have
the chance to embrace life to the full & in turn support their
local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info email:
secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk.
Hucknall & District Ladies Probus - looking for new
members due to moving to larger premises. For info call Jill
Harley on 0115 9525 408.
Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thurs at National Junior
School, Montague Rd, Hucknall from 7.15 - 9pm (term time).
Contact 07785 530256.
Hucknall Men’s Probus Club - for retired men. Meet
1st Wed monthly at the Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon.
Probus movement seeks to give opportunities to retired men
& women to meet socially & listen to speakers. For info call
Aubrey Smith on 0115 963 2424.
Hucknall Flower Arranging Group - meet on the
first Wed monthly (exc Dec & Jan). 7.30pm at the John
Godber Centre, Hucknall. New members & visitors always
welcome. Contact 0115 963 6894 for more info.
Hucknall Art Society - meet at Watnall Road
Community Centre on Wed. Beginners welcome. Session
lasts from 7pm to 9pm. Any queries please call Harry on
0115 9279 481.
Hucknall Over 60’s Social Group - Watnall Road
Community Centre, Hucknall. Sequence dancing (no
teaching given). Thurs 2-4pm & Mon 7.30pm - 10pm. All
welcome. Phone Christine on 0115 968 1530.
Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Mon
monthly (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central
Methodist Church, Hucknall.
Hucknall Leenside W.I - meet on the 3rd Tues monthly.
Central Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm.
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Hucknall & Linby Dolphins Swimming Club - enjoy
swimming? learning to swim? looking to improve stamina,
speed & fitness? Are you interested in becoming more
involved in competitive swimming? If so we are looking for
new members. Please visit hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk
or find us on facebook: hucknallandlinbydolphins
Hucknall Table Tennis Club - for all ages & abilities.
Wed: 7pm-10pm at United Reform Church, Hucknall, NG15
6FG. For more info call 0115 779 0329
Hucknall Rotary Club - is for fellowship, helping the
community & raising money for worthy causes both locally
and worldwide. Meet at the Horse & Groom, Linby Village
every Tues except after a bank holiday. For more details call
Rtn. Robert Copley on 07778 996939
Hucknall Taking Steps - meet at Under One Roof, Vine
Terrace, Hucknall twice a week. Mon walk starts at 10am &
lasts 1hr. Wed walk starts at 10am for 2hrs. For more info:
0115 963 1916 or geoffcurtis@ymail.com
Hucknall titchfield park bowls club - get active
& make new friends. Qualified coach & friendly members.
Outdoor season runs mid-April to mid-Sept. Visit Bowls
Hucknall Facebook page or call Peter: 01159 630728
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.
Free entry to museum events, regular newsletters &
opportunities to get involved in projects & volunteering. New
members welcome. £25 annual membership. Please call or
email for details: bhimuseum@bhi.co.uk or 01636 817 601
Kimberley & district striders running club - an
inclusive, supportive & friendly running club for all abilities.
Come and give us a try. Meet at Kimberley Leisure Centre,
Wed 7pm. For more info: www.kadsrunning.com.
Knit and Natter - newly formed craft group in NG15.
Come along & create your craft with fellow crafters over tea,
coffee, hot choc & cake! All ages welcome. At John Godber
Centre, Hucknall. Wed: 7pm-9pm. Session fee £2.50.
Kindred Spirits Notts - many social activities a month
in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day
trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by
calling 0115 844 0011.
The Ladies Group - held in St Peter & St Paul’s Church
Hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. We meet once a month, on the
3rd Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. For more info contact Mrs Chris
Wood on 01623 752308.
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
Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers - no special
skills, training given, variety of interesting sites. Weekdays
& weekends, refreshments provided. Tel: Lee Scudder on
07753 850758 or leescudder@hotmail.com
Lively, Retired & Semi-Retired Professional/
Business Men - meet socially for lunch on the second and
fourth Thurs monthly. 12 noon at Portland College (off the
A60). Contact Clive Abrahams (Sec.) on 01623 409502
The Lovelace Theatre (amateur) Drama Group -
meet Mon & Thurs at John Godber Community Centre, Ogle
St, Hucknall. New members welcome. Also a junior group
meets Wed. Visit our website: www.lovelace/theatregroup.
co.uk or call Linda on 0115 968 1011 for further info.
Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club -
Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups.
Always looking for new players. Competitive football played
on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk
Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults
40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sun
throughout the year in Derbyshire, Notts & Leicestershire.
Own transport essential. For more info visit: www.
walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.
a morris dancer? me? - TRY IT! Female team. Sundays.
Bilborough, NG8, but UK-wide performances. For more
details: www.mortimers-morris.org.uk & Facebook.
natter - a relaxed, friendly group for anyone aged 60+!
Meet every Wed in the coffee shop area of Watnall Road
Baptist Church, NG15 7LD: 1.30pm-3pm for drinks, cakes & a
good chat. For more info call Sue Clarke on 07443 914524.
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
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
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Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s.
Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts
and any other social event - find us on facebook.
Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely? Want to get
out & meet people in a friendly atmosphere? Join us on the
first Fri monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North
Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen: 01476
979572 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.
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.
Newark Speakers - meet at the Newark Town Bowls Club,
NG24 1TS on Mon: 7.30pm. At your local speakers club,
become a better speaker and presenter in a welcoming,
supportive environment. Gain skills and confidence in public
speaking. For more info: newarkspeakersclub@hotmail.
co.uk. For meeting dates visit: www.newarkspeakers.org.uk
Newstead Garden Tours - enjoy the glories of Newstead
Abbey’s gardens on a walking tour with a knowledgeable &
friendly guide. Free to clubs, societies or family groups of 5 +
(charity donation appreciated). Dates to suit. Contact Philip
on 01623 793453 or philedjones@yahoo.co.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, Nottingham, NG3
1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk
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 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 Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new
members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the
Peaks, 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 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 rspb group - are you interested in birds &
nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings
with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit:
www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham
Nottingham & 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
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant
Society - welcomes all interested in plants & gardening.
Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church
Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. Doors @ 7pm for 7.30pm start. For
more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, e: hps.nottingham.
group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474
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 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.
Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation
society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am.
About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989
62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk
Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members
for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School,
NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or
Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117
Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to 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
Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st
Mon monthly: 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening
of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the
Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Call 0115 956 0733
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Notts Fuchsia Society - We meet at Wollaton Park
Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on
the 4th Tues monthly. 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demos. All
welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.
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.
Over 60’s & Friends - held in St Peter & St Paul’s church
hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. Meet on 2nd & 4th Tues monthly,
2pm - 4pm. For info call Mrs Eileen Smith on 0115 837 0816.
Over 60’s Club – Thurs:1.30pm - 2.30pm at the Salvation
Army Community Centre, High St, NG15 7HJ. For more info
call 0115 963 4881.
Papplewick Gardening Club - meet on first Wed
monthly at Papplewick Village Hall at 7.30pm. This friendly
group will welcome new members, from surrounding areas
to enjoy speakers & outings. Contact Joan: 01159 632529
Papplewick & Linby Ladies Circle of Friends - meet
fortnightly from beginning of Sept to end of June on a Tues:
2pm - 4pm @ Papplewick Village Hall. New members &
visitors welcome. More info:Vera Preston on 0115 963 9990.
Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley
- Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and
join us. 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.
Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/
business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed
& a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont
Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769
834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk
Ravenshead Flower Group - meet last Tue monthly
(excl Jan & Dec). NAFAS demonstrators showcase their
flower arranging talents. Come & join us at 7.15pm,
Ravenshead Village Hall. http://www.flowersnorthmidlands.
co.uk/club_info/ravenshead.html
Ravenshead Calligraphy Group - friendly, informal
group. Meet Fri: 10-12 (term time). Beginners welcome. Day
workshops with tutors. Nominal fees to cover room hire &
tutor. For info: isobel.dams@tiscali.co.uk or 0744 3858485.
Ravenshead W.I - meet 3rd Wed, monthly. 7.45pm at The
Centre,St Peter’s, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead. Call: 01623 751307.
Ravenshead petanque club - at Ravenshead Leisure
Centre. Winter sessions: Wed & Sat 1.30 - 3.30pm. Visitors
very welcome - no experience required. Refreshments
provided. Just turn up and give it a try - or contact Martin
07377 670728/e: ravensheadpetanque@gmail.com
renew 34 - a quiet, shared space for adults where it’s OK to not
be OK. We meet every Wednesday morning - 10-12 at Watnall Road
Baptist Church. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to do craft and other
hobbies, puzzles, colouring and activities or just have a cuppa and a
chat. Please feel free to just drop in, we’d love to see you.
Sequence Tea Dance - at John Godber Centre, Ogle St on
Tues: 1.30 - 3.30pm. Cost £4. For more info call Lynn Davey
on 01773 813701
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures
held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New
members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For
further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org
Soroptimist International - 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
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.
Steady Netball Group- meets at Greasley Leisure
Centre, Thurs: 11am - 12 noon. For more info call: 0115 952
6487 or just turn up.
sutton in ashfield rambling club - join us for a day
of healthy exercise, attractive scenery & friendly company.
Coach rambles, mainly into the Peak District, on alternate
Sundays .Contact John on 07749164455 or Helen on
07592886381 or visit www.suttonramblingclub.com
Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday
first Mon monthly for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley
on 01159 619502.
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
Watnall W.I - meet 3rd Tues monthly 7.15pm-9.30pm at
Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. For info: 0115 953 7679.
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works. Much like Quentin Tarantino’s
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’,
this film does not really have much
of a conventional plot structure to
speak of. It moves at a very odd pace
as it shows scenes with seemingly no
greater place in the narrative beyond
enhancing the characters and themes
of the film, which is exactly why I love
it. Where most directors would have
a very clear-cut plot, this film has a
sprawling, episodic feel that allows it
to relish in the nostalgic atmosphere
present throughout the entire runtime.
Yet it always maintains this dark
undercurrent, something that drives
the two leads together and led me
to further empathise with both main
characters. This was arguably my
favourite new release in years and I
suggest everybody go and watch it!
Writer: Sam Leary 10/10
Nightmare Alley is a visually stunning and
passionately performed return to cinemas for the
director of Pacific Rim, Hellboy and Crimson Peak,
Guillermo Del Toro.
Unfortunately, that is where it ends.
This slick neo-noir follows Stanton Carlisle (Bradley
Cooper) as he escapes a mysterious past straight into
the macabre wonders of a ‘freak-show’. He ingratiates
himself and propels himself onward into troubled
success.
Del Toro excels at crafting a rich, artfully crafted world
that pulls you in, and yet that shiny, art deco facade
is easily chipped. Nightmare Alley is all style and no
substance. It relies on its incredible cinematography
and production design, leaning heavily on fervent
performances from Cooper and Cate Blanchett.
They embody their flawed, unlikeable characters
with an easy authenticity, yet Rooney Mara (Girl with
the Dragon Tattoo) is left will very little to get her
talented teeth into.
Our circus of antagonists blunder from one plot point
to another, with very little in the way of story, never
mind a genuine emotional payoff in the finale. It’s
heavy on metaphors and foreshadowing, preferring
an arthouse ‘show don’t tell’ approach to verbal
exposition, but doesn’t give enough to draw any real
conclusions from.
You’re left guessing at what you’ve just watched; you
probably did just enjoy the visual feast, yet are left
with the slightly bitter aftertaste of wood alcohol.
Writer: Nick Archer 6/10

u3a - learn, laugh, live
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whilst exploring new ideas, skills and interests.
Keeping active and social is absolutely critical to a
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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
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In addition to monthly gatherings with a speaker,
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Make the most of life and join one of the 34 u3as in
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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.
For corrections to these pages: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk
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.

No, No, No. Not that kind of tale!!!
I’m talking about dogs in the bedroom…something
that was never on my wish list. My bedroom was
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.
The
Bedroom
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??
Just tickle my belly and stop moaning.
© Ali Wale

microchipping your cat is to
become mandatory
by Scarsdale Vets
Under new rules which are due to come into force
in England, microchipping your cat will become a
legal requirement, just as it is for dogs.
Not only does it mean that cats are more likely to
be reunited with their owners quickly if they go
wandering off, or become injured, but it also helps as
a deterrent to cat theft.
Cats that aren’t microchipped aren’t traceable so
it’s harder to reunite them with their owners. If their
owners can’t be found, they may have to go to a
rescue centre.
Cats will have to be microchipped by the time they are
20 weeks of age. A microchip is a tiny chip inserted
using a needle under the skin between the shoulder
blades. For most cats, it will just feel like an injection.
Microchips can be inserted by vets or nurses and the
unique numbers are stored on a central database.
The chips cannot usually be felt under the skin.
However, they may very occasionally migrate or fall
out, so vets will check the chip regularly by scanning
the cat.
If your cat is not already microchipped, we strongly
recommend that you make an appointment to get this
done as soon as possible.
You can call your local vet or our Langley Mill practice
on 01773 304914 for more information or to book
your appointment now.
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5.30pm
Sat: 9am - 4.30pm Sun: 9.30am - 2pm
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87% of people GIVE UP!
It’s a different world we live in these days,
self-care is something we MUST prioritise.
From one day to the next our plans can quickly
change. Restrictions, rules and guidelines are
regularly changing.
It makes it extremely hard to plan an approach
you feel is within your control when things are
forever being changed. It can be overwhelming
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
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age uk nottingham &
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support to older people
by Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire has
launched a new scams prevention and support
programme for older people in Nottinghamshire.
The programme, funded by Lloyds Banking Group,
will help to prevent older people from falling for
scams by increasing their knowledge and confidence
to recognise and deal with attempted scams. It will
also provide support to older fraud victims recovering
after an incident.
Older people can be particularly vulnerable to fraud
and scams, which can have a serious emotional and
financial impact, and can damage quality of life and
wellbeing for many.
Sophisticated scams have been on the rise during the
pandemic with criminals devising even more ways to
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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
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
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
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 - family group who meet twice weekly at 25
Clarendon St, Nottingham to give support to family & friends
who have or are living with the stress of alcoholics. . 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
Ashfield Citizens Advice - we are at Hucknall market
place every Friday from 9.30am - 2pm. Just come along to
get the advice and info you need. See our website:
www.ashfieldca.org.uk for more info.
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - 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 of the month 7pm - 9pm at the 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 Hucknall - meetings held 4th Tues
monthly 1-3pm at our NEW venue; Rolls Royce Leisure
Fitness Centre, The Pavilion, Watnall Rd, NG15 6EP. Ample
free parking. For more info tel: John on 07970 795399.
Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm.
Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more info call 07930
713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk
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.
Cornwater Evergreens - offers activities & friendship
for older people. Friendship club runs Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am
- 2.30pm. Memory club runs Thurs 10am - 2.30pm. Please
call 01623 491159 for further info.
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
Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet
at John Godber Centre, Ogle Street on the 1st & 3rd Tues
monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.
Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also
one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To
find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on
07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com
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
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faith in families - For more info on adoption please visit
www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811
First steps - eating disorders in student
services (ediss) - support to students, staff & alumni at
both Uni of Nottingham & Nottingham Trent Uni 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
The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group -
support group for people with dementia, their carers, family
& friends. Meet on 3rd Mon monthly from 1.30pm-3.30pm at
Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkbyin-Ashfield.
We welcome people from all areas to drop in for
information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For
more info call Joan: 0776 3519196
Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people
into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers
to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg.
confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or
email: eve@frameworkha.org
FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton
every Tues: 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family
resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential
free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email:
lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk
Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group
meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961
025780.
Gingerbread - friendship group for single parent families
from all walks of life, bringing up children on your own & kids are
always welcome! Join Gingerbread for free at www.gingerbread.
org.uk/membership and contact the Hucknall group at
www.facebook.com/groups/hucknallgingerbread; email -
hucknallgingerbread@outlook.com; or text 07950 780577.
Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have
children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham
group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL
at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit:
http://gateway-women.com
Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly 2-4pm at
Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton & Hyson
Green. Contact cardiac team for more info: 0115 883 4733
Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider.
Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs
at Herbert Buzzard Court, Hucknall. Two course hot meal &
daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our FB page)
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 of charge
to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For
a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit
people in their homes offering companionship and support
tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304
8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.
mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info.
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.
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia -
MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for
people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers.
For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/
Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@
gmail.com
Memory 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
Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries
- please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for
an appt or email: mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk. Surgery
2nd Sat monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine
Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN.
Mansfield & Ashfield Carers Support Group -
meet 2nd Wed monthly, 2pm - 4pm at St Peter’s Centre,
Churchside, Mansfield. We can offer friendship, info and
advice to carers who support someone with mental health
issues. Drop in for a warm welcome. For more info call Joy:
01623 459681 or Cleo: 07824 838574.
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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
money sorted in d2n2- free support for those
struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@
moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org
MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in
meeting, the 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre,
Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear
of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of
people affected by MS including carers and family. Just turn
up or contact Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone
effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who
would like to meet with others who have shared similar
experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood
Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115
8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if
you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our
group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between
7-9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners
welcome. For further info ring Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit
service providing high quality affordable counselling for
anyone 16+ in Notts. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or
email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located
at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm
weekdays. Minimal waiting times.
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For
more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368
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 phone 0115 970 0516,
text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.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.
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy &
Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a
self help group for people with these medical conditions. For
more info please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk
Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group
- support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease.
2nd Sat monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm
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 and support if you have been diagnosed
with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first
Tues monthly - 7pm-8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3
3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com
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.
Ravenshead Memory Lane Group - a group for people
with dementia & their carers. Join us for a coffee & a chat
every 1st Wed. We meet at The Centre on Sheepwalk Lane,
Ravenshead between 1.45 & 3.45. Monthly topic, games,
quizzes & guest speaker + singalong. For info: Kathryn
-01623 795886, Margaret- 798854 or Jackie- 439019.
Relate Nottinghamshire - offers family counselling,
relationship counselling, sex therapy &young peoples counselling.
Costs negotiated according to income. 0115 958 4278 (9am-9pm).
Reach Out Residents - for all residents in West Hucknall.
We are a community group covering west Hucknall. We
meet 5 times per year. All welcome. Next meeting 8 March
@ 6pm @ Holgate Academy, Hillcrest Drive.
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 Maisie on 07717007023 for more details.
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control
over their drinking, drugs & other addictions. Peer-led
meetings held Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. For meeting
details contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661.
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YOUR LOCAL
BEAT TEAMS
HUCKNALL
District Commander for
Ashfield
Inspector Jon Hewitt
Neighbourhood Policing Sgt
Sgt 2399 Colin Morley
PC 3388 Steve Read
Phone: 310 3388
PCSO 4891 James Walters
Phone: 310 4891
PCSO 8008 Simon Gazzard
Phone: ext 310 8008
PC 4526 Ebony Robinson
Phone: 310 4526
PCSO 4814 Rachel Swinney
Phone: ext 310 4814
PCSO 1655 Steven Timperley
Phone: 310 1655
PC 2711 Rich Howell
Phone: 310 4456
CALVERTON,
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Neighbourhood Policing Insp.
Inspector Chris Pearson
Neighbourhood Policing Sgt
PS 2581 Neil Langham
Team no: 101 ext: 318 9719
PC 2280 Christopher Whild
101 ext: 811 6604
PC 1541 Nik Brennan
Tel: 101 ext: 310 1541
How police keep thousands safe on nights out
From dealing with drunken fights
to hen parties asking for a ‘selfie’,
policing Nottingham’s night-time
economy swings and fluctuates like no
other shift.
One minute officers find themselves
engaging with excited groups on a fun
night out. The next they are bundling a
suspect into the back of a police van
following a violent incident at a nearby bar.
They are long shifts – 8pm to 6am on a
Saturday night – and the all-embracing
aim of the policing teams is to ensure
people can enjoy a safe night out.
Occasionally this will require taking
someone into custody. But most of the
time officers will simply be patrolling
the streets, engaging with revellers and
providing help and assistance where
needed.
It’s why Sergeant Richard Tiernan, of the
city centre neighbourhood policing team,
enjoys policing the night-time economy.
“Ultimately it’s policing in its purest form,”
he said. “You’re out there and doing
what you joined up for, which is keeping
people safe.
“People have perceptions of what
policing the night-time economy is like
but you do get some rewarding jobs. The
other night we talked someone down
from the roof of a car park who was
having a mental health crisis.”
An estimated 40,000 people descend
on Nottingham every weekend to
enjoy the city’s nightlife and a mix of
Nottinghamshire Police teams are
tasked with keeping them safe.
Working to a rota, the weekend nighttime
team consists of up to 15 police
constables, two sergeants and one
inspector, but there are also response
officers, armed officers and the dog unit
on standby, ready to deal with any major
incidents.
Managing the night-time economy
involves a huge amount of planning
and Nottinghamshire Police works in
partnership with many organisations
including Nottingham City Council,
East Midlands Ambulance Service,
St John’s Ambulance, the University
of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent
University to keep revellers safe.
Police also work with door staff,
pub managers, street pastors and
community protection officers employed
by the council.
But regardless of how much planning
and work goes into policing the nighttime
economy, much will depend on
the weather gods. Rain means revellers
will go straight home, but dry weather
means they will remain in the city after
the pubs and clubs have closed.
Nottinghamshire Police is also
continuing to encourage local residents
to sign up to Nottinghamshire Alert so
they can have direct engagement with
the force and its partners around issues
that matter to them.
To sign up to Nottinghamshire Alert
visit: https://www.nottinghamshirealert.
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Rhodes Brothers and Sons Ltd by Maureen Newton
The Rhodes family was of long standing in Hucknall. In
1795 a Thomas Rhodes ‘stocking weaver’ was resident
on what was the corner of Station Road. “Established
in 1848” claims the firm but Henry Rhodes Hosiery
Manufacturer and Agent first appeared in a directory
in 1853 and was producing shawls and falls* in 1864.
No address was given in early records until 1876 when
Portland Road was listed, later it was Station Road and
eventually Bolsover Street.
This is the corner of Station Road and Portland Road
before the junction was improved
Living on Station Road in 1901 was Isaac Rhodes,
manufacturer of Shetland shawls, with his wife and
sons Harold age 11 and Henry age 4. Ten years later
to celebrate the 21st birthday of Harold an “interesting
gathering was held in the Public Hall” when Mr and
Mrs Isaac Rhodes entertained the employees of the
firm. A programme of songs and recitations had been
arranged. Mr Isaac Rhodes in acknowledging a vote of
thanks, expressed the pleasure in promoting the social
gathering. He stated that among those present – one
had served the firm over 50 years, three over 40 and
a number for varying periods from 20 to 30 years. He
hoped he might assume that there existed among
their employees a deeper bond than mere payment of
wages and preferred to call them friends. Among their
employees were two great grand daughters of the man
who made the first Shetland fall.
“About the year 1884 Mr. H. Rhodes introduced the
manufacture of Orenburg shawls; an imitation of the
knitting of the peasant women in the Caucasus and
Western Russia. So fine is this work that a shawl
measuring 2 yards square and containing from a
million to 1,300,000 loops and weighing less than 2 ½
ounces can be pulled through a finger ring.”
In 1889, when the Dyke of Portland married Miss
Winifred Dallas Yorke, the Rhodes brothers sent a
gift of a silk shawl to mark the occasion. A card went
with the shawl: Presented to Miss Dallas Yorke on her
marriage, with the best wishes of Messrs. Rhodes
Brothers (Manufacturers of Shetland goods) Tenants
on the Estate of His Grace the Duke of Portland.
Hucknall Torkard, Nottingham. June 1889. She
responded: Gentlemen, Pray accept my most grateful
thanks for the very beautiful present of a silk shawl. I
never saw one so fine before. I shall wear it with the
greatest pleasure. I hope soon to be able to tell the
donors in person how much gratification both the
gift and the kind thoughts have caused me. I remain
Gentlemen, Faithfully yours, Winifred Dallas Yorke.
Mr. Sidney Rhodes said “In the world market Hucknallmade
shawls and scarves were eagerly sought after;
due in some measure to the fact that for generations
perfection of workmanship had been insisted upon.
Years ago the bulk of overseas trade was with shawls
for Russia. Another item produced in countless
thousands for the American market was the fall; a wool
and silk covering for a babies face.”
Wilfred Allsopp of 22 Bolsover Street retired at the age
of 72 in 1956. He had joined Rhodes Brothers in 1926
as a hand frame knitter but previously he had worked
for 22 years at Hardy’s factory on Truman Street.
When Mr Bignall took over the company on Bolsover
Street he found many records left in the buildings and
deposited them at Nottinghamshire Archives Office in
1975. They range from sales ledgers, wage bills, credit
and debit accounts to photographs of family and of
workers. Due to Mr Bignalls thoughtfulness they are
there for you to see if you are interested in framework
knitting or any family members worked for Rhodes
Brothers.
This item has been taken from a very much longer
article in Hucknall Torkard Times dated March 2008,
Issue 46.
* In Shetland ‘falls’ were lacy veils used to cover babies
faces. Hucknall framework knitters were asked if they
could make similar items.
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HUCKNALL: The John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall, NG15
7FQ on Tues 15 & Weds 16 March 11am - 2pm or call 07724 473810

Hucknall Mini’s Basketball - Hucknall Leisure Centre.
Tues 7-8pm (7-10yrs) & 8-9pm (11-12yrs). £2.50. Call Adam
McGrory on 0773 2211696.
Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thurs: 7.15 - 9pm at National
Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome.
Contact 07785 530256.
Hucknall Boys Brigade & Girls Association - fun,
games & adventure for ages 5-11yrs. Thurs evenings at Hucknall
Central Methodist Church. 18thbb@gmail.com for more info.
If you run a group or club for kids and you want it
publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is
not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free.
All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (under 150
characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115
9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk
2nd Hucknall Scout Group - Mon: 6.30-8pm (Cubs),
Wed: 6-7.15pm (Beavers), Fri: 7.30-9.30pm (Scouts). For
more info please contact Duncan Stagg 07484 126483
(meet at scout hut behind John Godber Centre)
Applegarth Day Nursery - Robey Close, Linby, NG15
8AA. Open Mon-Fri: 7.15am - 6.15pm. Exceptional care for
children, ages 6 weeks - 5 yrs & wrap around care for 8 local
schools. OFSTED - GOOD. For further details please call
0115 963 1296 or visit www.applegarthdaynursery.co.uk
Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The
Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13-18yrs.
Wed: 7pm - 9pm.
Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills:
fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport,
BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs.
For more info visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest
Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645
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.
Edgewood Judo Club - meet Fridays at 6pm at The
Grove, Hucknall United Reformed Church, Farleys Grove,
Hucknall, NG15 6FG. For details call 0115 952 1346.
Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Nottinghamshire HQ -
0115 987 7220.
Hucknall Sports YCFC - always need new players, from
U8’s to U18’s. Well established club (est.1977) provides
organised junior football with qualified FA coaches in a safe
& friendly manner on both Sat & Sundays. Contact www.
hucknallsports.com or ring 0115 9521122 for further info.
Hucknall Pre-school playgroup - Baptist Church,
Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open Mon/Tue & Fri 9am - 3pm. Wed/
Thur 9am - 12pm. For more info call 07544 510610.
Hucknall Sports YCFC Soccer School - fun
environment for 4 to 6yr boys & girls. Now outside at The
New Wigwam, Kenbrook Rd, off Paplewick Lane, Hucknall,
NG15 8HR. From 9.30am til 11am Sat & Sun mornings.
Contact Alwyn Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115
9521122 or visit www.hucknallsports.com for more info.
Hucknall BABES Breastfeeding Group - Sure Start
Centre, Broomhill Rd, every Mon:1pm - 2.45pm. An informal
group for breastfeeding mothers & mothers-to-be who
would like info & support on breastfeeding.
Hucknall Bumps & Babies – Mon: 10am to 12pm at
Watnall Road Community Centre.
Kids Club - Thurs (term time) 5.30pm - 6.45pm at the
Salvation Army Community Centre, High St, NG15 7HJ.
Suitable for ages 5+. For more info call 0115 963 4881.
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 Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham
Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals
take place Tues (term time) 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
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Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing?
NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd,
Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website:
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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
Notts County Ladies Development Football Club
- new players wanted to strengthen our successful squads
from U9s (year 3). Junior teams compete in the Notts Girls
& Ladies Football League. Join us for a training session
on Wed: 6-8pm at National Cof E Academy, Hucknall.
For more info call Carol: 07963 820612/secretary@
nottscountyladiesfc.co.uk
Nottingham Outlaws BMX Club - run coaching
sessions Sat: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/
Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX racing. For
more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or
facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.
nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham,
NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.
co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs
eves 7pm - 9.15pm.
NOTTINGHAM Triathlon Club - Do you love to swim,
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family triathlon club for adults and juniors aged 8+. Based at
Bingham, Harvey Hadden and Bestwood. To find our more
contact: hello@nottinghamtri.com
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; Fri club night
for all ages 6.30pm-7.30pm. Indoor cricket league Saturdays
1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.
Papplewick Pre-School Group - Papplewick Village
Hall, NG15 8FB. Session times: 9am-3pm Mon-Fri (term time
only). Breakfast club from 8am Mon-Fri. We are a forest
school setting. For more info call Kelly on: 0115 963 4913 or
email: papplewickpreschool@gmail.com
Parent & Toddler Group - Mon (term time) from 9.30am
- 11.30am at the Salvation Army Community Centre, High St,
NG15 7HJ. For more info call 0115 963 4881.
Ravenshead Pre-School Playgroup - Swinton Rise,
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Learning through play for children 2-5years. OFSTED-GOOD.
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490707 or visit: www.ravensheadpreschoolplaygroup.co.uk
Rolls Royce Soccer School - for 5 to 7 yr old boys
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Contact head coach John Cheetham on 07876 878899 or
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Rolls Royce Leisure JFC - Mon 6-7pm, Tues - 6-8pm,
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for new players to join our family friendly club playing
Sat am/pm & Sun am. Call John on 07876 878899 or
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St John’s Ambulance Cadets - (10-18yrs) Tues at 6.30 -
8.00pm approx. Seymour Road Baptist Church.
Tumble Tots - Britain’s leading National Active Physical
Play Programme for children from crawling to 7 years. Visit
www.tumbletots.com/nottingham for details.
Who Let The Dads Out?- group for dads, grandads or
male carers and their children aged 0-10yrs. Meet every 4th
Sat from 10-11.30am at West Hucknall Baptist Church. For
more info email: wltdohucknall@outlook.com
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hucknall flying high
academy children highlight
water polution issues
by Hucknall Flying High Academy
big upgrades for ashfield
leisure centres
by Everyone Active
Children from Hucknall Flying High Academy have
been learning all about rivers in their Geography
lessons and it has prompted them to demonstrate
in Hucknall town centre, seeking action for cleaner
rivers in England and Wales.
Debbie Newton is Year 4 Teacher and she said, “The
driver for our enquiry is Geography and part of that
has been learning all about rivers, not only where the
rivers are but the terminology used to describe them.
As part of the learning, we have discovered facts like
0% of rivers in England and Wales are considered to
be clean.
“This has been taken to heart by our pupils and we
decided that we would like to raise awareness of the
issue with the people of Hucknall and see if we could
gather support for a petition which we can pass to our
local MP to seek change.”
Pupil Nancy Nwokoloh age 8 said “We are trying to
stop sewage pollution because CSO’s (combined
sewer overflows) are putting too much sewage into
our rivers. People are listening to us and lots of people
have stopped and signed our petition. We can then go
to our local MP and try to stop this.”
Pupil Amaya Kooner age 9 was taking signatures
from members of the public. “We have some leaflets
to help people to learn about the effects of pollution
and how river pollution is happening. Some pollution
is killing the fish and polluting our food as well as
harming the animals who eat the fish from the rivers.”
Achieving your exercise goals in Ashfield has
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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
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Lammas has just launched an innovative TAGactive
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technology.
The ice rink has been refurbished and a spectacular
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Hucknall’s new 120-station gym, earth studio, indoor
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Kirkby will also feature outstanding facilities for all
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To find out more about your local Everyone Active
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Musical Theatre in Ravenshead
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Classes for Ravenshead are run on Wednesday Evenings at The Centre at St
Peter’s, 55 Sheepwalk Lane, NG15 9FD
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The Highway Code has received a refresh, with
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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
a motorcyclist, cyclist, horse rider, horse-drawn
vehicle or pedestrian and not overtake if it is unsafe
or not possible to meet these clearances. Extra
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For a more in-depth look at the new rules, visit:
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code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-
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Singer Electric Sewing
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Catherine Cookson books. 53,
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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
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07900 567945
Bevelled edged mirror. 90 x
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Petrol mower & strimmer. Needs
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2 x door frames & 100+ roof
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Silver Cross Nostalgia cot. Cot
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1970’s dolls pram. Aluminium
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Eddie Stobart pocket watches.
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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
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Fiat 500X Sport
Advanced motorist and
editor of Travel and
motoring magazine,
Tim Saunders regularly
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leading manufacturers.
Videos on his YouTube
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His first report on a BMW 520i was published
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Bournemouth Echo. Now, his engaging and
informative reviews are published in newspapers
and magazines in the UK and abroad.
Tim also writes poetry and fiction and has two
new books out now. www.testdrives.biz
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
a far more engaging driving
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
of 124mph. It generates 156g/
km of CO2. It costs £28,785.
This compares to the VW Tiguan
R-Line which is a 1.5-litre
with the same bhp. It is 0.1 of
a second slower on the 0 to 60,
has a 2mph faster top speed
and travels 2 miles further on
a gallon. It generates 9g/km
of CO2 more than the Fiat and
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
Bedfordshire. Over the course of
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
get it to talk to us. The cruise
control is not as sophisticated
either. The digital speed reading
vanishes on occasions, which
is a bit unsettling and the fuel
gauge drops far too quickly for
my liking. I then realise it only
has a 48 litre fuel tank, meaning
that it will travel about 300 miles
on a tank.
Facts at a glance
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TAROSCOPES
Air signs
Libra, Aquarius, Gemini
(Queen of Swords, The Empress,
Five of Coins)
You are dealing with the echoes from a loss,
grief or painful event in your past, as shown
by the sad Five of Coins. Two approaches are
required. Firstly The Empress asks you to show
yourself love and compassion. Secondly, the
Queen of Swords asks you to review this old
event from a new perspective, a more logical
and rational POV. Take a life lesson, atone for
anything you’re sorry for and then cut ties with
it, release it into your past with a
fi nal farewell.
Fire signs
Leo, Aries, Sagittarius
(Knight of Wands, Two of Cups,
Ten of Coins)
Wands could be a new, sexy suitor (a Fire sign-
Leo, Aries or Sagittarius) or it could be a renewal
of interest in your current situation. The Two of
Cups and Ten of Coins reveal this relationship
could be your happy-ever-after and that the
discussions, moves, plans and dreams you share
and align on this month could be the platform
and foundation of a long and joyful future. If
you’re single, ask to receive the love you desire
and deserve - it just might happen!
Earth signs
Capricorn, Virgo,
Taurus
(The Emperor, The Fool, Ten of Cups)
A powerful phase of manifestation and
intention-setting with the domineering and
ambitious Emperor and the new beginnings
talisman The Fool.
You are taking control of an area of your life
and re-designing it to your liking. The Ten of
Cups shows it’s your love life under the lens.
Major changes are coming, and they’re of
your doing.
Water signs
Cancer, Pisces,
Scorpio
(Four of Cups, Ten of Wands,
Seven of Wands)
Burn out. That is what this trio of cards signal
you’re in danger of right now. Too much pressure,
too many demands, too much expectation, too
many asks. You’re fatigued and losing the will
and interest in doing any of what’s on your to-do
list. The Four of Cups shows this ~meh~ attitude,
the Ten of Wands is the too many burdens card,
and the Seven of Wands is the hen-pecking and
demanding nature of people and situations.
Lighten the load. Streamline your commitments.
Stop saying yes or offering to help. Conserve your
strength and rest.
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