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A helping hand when you need it 13
Helping Hand group directory 20-22
Kids - Learn and play 23
Kids diary 24-25
Pets and their people 27
Crossword puzzle 27
Eat, drink and be merry 28
Recipe pages 30-31
Free time and what to do with it 32
Music roundup 32-33
Community diary 38-42
Home and garden 44
For sale 48
Sudoku puzzle 74
Looking good, feeling great 81
Useful information 86
Puzzle solutions 86
Index/List of advertisers 87
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Are you thinking about work, training,
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Do you need support and guidance?
Then we may be able to help!
Opportunity and Change is a partnership of community-based organisations across
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specialise in delivering support to individuals who are out of work or economically inactive
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your guide to choosing a stairlift
by Sarah Mawer - Priority Stairlifts
Sarah, Customer Care Manager
We know the
decision to have a
stairlift installed
is often a very
difficult one to
make, but when
compared with
the alternative of
moving, or only
living on one level
of their home,
many people have
found a stairlift to
be their preferred
solution.
The idea of deciding which stairlift is right for you,
and having it fitted, can be a very daunting one so, to
guide you through the process, these simple steps
should be helpful.
• Firstly, approach your local authority – you may be
eligible for a grant to help towards the cost.
• Obtain two or three different quotes and think
about choosing a local supplier who would be able
to get to you quickly in the event of a breakdown.
It’s also very important to check reviews on Google
and other reputable sites.
• Arrange a survey – most companies can give you
a price over the phone and you should NEVER feel
pressured into making a decision.
• All stairlifts are fitted to the stairs rather than the
wall of the staircase, so you needn’t worry about
having to sort out any decorating work. They are all
powered from the mains and come with a battery
backup in case of a power failure.
• Do you want a new, reconditioned or rental
stairlift? Most companies offer a range of options
to suit your budget and needs.
• Do you need a straight or curved one? If your
stairs go straight up with no bends, you need a
straight stairlift. If your staircase has a bend, you
will need a curved one.
• Check out the aftercare and warranty – ask if your
supplier has a 24hr call out and what the response
time would be.
• A written quotation will be provided for the cost
of the stairlift, including installation. You may be
exempt from paying VAT, so check if you’re eligible.
• Once you have decided on your preferred supplier,
the installation process is very simple. Most
stairlifts can be installed within 5 working days
(some even next day) and the installation takes
between 1-4hrs depending on the type. You will be
given a thorough demonstration once it’s fitted and
the engineer won’t leave until you are comfortable
using it.
John, Technical Manager
Based in Ilkeston,
Derbyshire we are a
family run company
specialising in the
installation, repair and
servicing of stairlifts
across Nottingham
and Nottinghamshire.
For further information phone Sarah on 0115 849
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■ Almost 20 years’ experience
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■ Repairs and servicing available
■ Members of Age UK
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age uk nottingham &
nottinghamshire is
providing fraud & scams
support to older people
by Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CARE SERVICE
URGENTLY NEEDS CREATIVE
PEOPLE TO JOIN THEIR TEAM
by FTM Dance
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
target those they believe to be vulnerable. This means
it’s even more vital to support those that may be at
greater risk.
To find out more about Age UK Nottingham &
Nottinghamshire’s Scams Prevention and Support
Programme, please contact the Safe & Sound
team on 0115 8599 209 or email safeandsound@
ageuknotts.org.uk
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire provides
a wide range of services for older people from all
communities and backgrounds in Nottingham and
Nottinghamshire. Find out more at Welcome to Age
UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Children and young people with additional needs in
Nottinghamshire risk losing out on vital services
if more paid carers are not recruited to help with
their essential care.
FTM Dance is a provider of respite care through
performing arts classes, offering support for families
of children and young adults with additional needs
and diverse abilities across Nottinghamshire. Its
unique proactive care model not only gives families
much needed respite time but their fun dance and
drama sessions promote physical and social skills
and enable creative expression, enhancing wellbeing
and promoting independence for the participants.
It currently supports over 100 children across the
county and employs carers for its creative classes
but needs more to support increasing local need.
Leanne Evans, FTM Dance Founder and Director, said:
“We hear about the crisis in care sector recruitment daily
in the news and it’s a critical problem. It’s not just care
homes for the elderly that are lacking vital support. Day
services, respite care and many more care environments
also urgently need additional paid people.”
“The bottom line is we need more staff urgently to
be able to continue our crucial services and say yes
to more local families, their children and the young
people who need our support.”
For more information and to apply for roles, please
visit: https://ftmdance.co.uk/jobs/
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For the affordable funeral, telephone
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We are an independent company with experienced
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We offer an affordable, inclusive funeral with three
basic options as well as a bespoke funeral tailored to
your requirements.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day to support and
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Our pre-paid funeral plans reflect the price of our
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Ali and Cat from NG Magazines
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WEST BRIDGFORD POLICE STATION
Loughborough Rd
West Bridgford, NG2 7FA
Neighbourhood Policing Insp.
Inspector Robert Lawton
Neighbourhood Policing Sgt.
Sgt 2302 Sarah Merrall
101 Ext 310 2302
WEST BRIDGFORD TEAM
PC 3380 James Clayton
Tel: 101 ext: 310 3380
How police keep thousands safe on nights out
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.
PC 2760 Usman Tambu
Tel: 101 ext: 310 2760
PCSO 9651 Lisa Bee
Tel: 07525 226404
PCSO 8094 Jane Barker
Tel: 07702 141575
PCSO 9819 Vee Mawer
Tel: 07702 141778
PCSO 4781 Jodie Turner
Tel: 07824 457222
PC 2395 Matt Holden
Tel: 101 ext: 310 2395
PC 3180 Rob Archer
Tel: 101 ext: 310 3180
Visit us online:
www.nottinghamshire.police.uk
Email:
Rushcliffe.northpa@nottinghamshire.
pnn.police.uk
Find us on Facebook
Find your Safer Neighbourhoods
team by entering your postcode on
the homepage of
www.nottinghamshire.police.uk
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.”
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.
co.uk/

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Group directory
If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know
about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity
groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk
Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following
the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.
For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon
monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Contact via the
Facebook group: Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group
Al_Anon - family group who meet twice weekly to give
support to family & friends who have or are living with the
stress of alcoholics. Meetings take place at 25 Clarendon
St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For
more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm -
6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.
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.
Allsorts - do you have physical or sensory disabilities?
Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with
like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email:
allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk
Anxiety management group - meet first & third
Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community
Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha
on 07948 191093 or anxietymanagementnottm@gmail.com
arthritis action nottingham group - an opportunity
for people with arthritis to talk to others & share tips for
managing their arthritis. Currently meetings are online. Next
dates: East Midlands groups - 2nd March @ 2pm. Midlands
evening groups - 1st March @ 6pm. For joining details see:
www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events
audio newspaper- every 3 weeks, 5hrs of local news &
articles + 37 hrs of magazine articles. Memory stick send
FREE to anyone blind or sight impaired with our geographical
area. If you know anyone who might benefit contact Martin
Sykes on 07970 914930.
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - for those
who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery.
Carers, friends and family welcome. Meet 2nd Tues monthly
7pm - 9pm at Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory
Boulevard, NG7 6BE. For more info: 0754 621 5757 1-4pm.
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
the bridges community trust - is based in the
Bridgeway centre in the Meadows. We offer a drop on for
advice and support, employment advice, jobs clubs and
support with IT. Open Mon – Thurs 9.30-4 and Fri 9.30-12.
Call 0115 671 0200 for more information.
cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/
or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across
Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from
their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https://
centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this.
Connecting Families - we are passionate about parenting.
Providing solutions through courses and personalised
support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877
583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk
Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering
for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling
acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75+
by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties.
Contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or
email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.
Debt Advice network - a registered charity offering free,
impartial, professional, face-to face advice to people with
debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@
thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882
First steps - eating disorders in student
services (ediss) - providing support to students, staff
& alumni at both University 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
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faith in families - For more info on adoption please visit
www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811
Framework’s EVE Works - helps unemployed people into
work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments and
training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800
111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org
FREE legal advice clinic - CORE centre, Calverton every
Tues 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution
lawyer and offers a min.45 min confidential free meeting. Call
Lauren on 07990 806086 or e: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk
Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have
children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham
group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL
at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit:
http://gateway-women.com
Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from
2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac team
for more info on: 0115 883 4733
Loss of someone to suicide? - a self help support group
for those who have experienced the suicide of a family
member or someone close. For more info call 0115 911 1661
(mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk
Marie Curie Helper service - provided FREE of charge
to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few
hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in
their homes offering tailored companionship & support. To
request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@
mariecurie.org.uk or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia -
MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for
people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers.
For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/
Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@
gmail.com
MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21
Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic
dystrophy is the most common and variable muscular
dystrophy of adult life. Please call or email for more
info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@mdsguk.org.
wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org
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 Wednesday monthly at Brookfields Garden
Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Informal event
with a friendly group of people affected by MS including
carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up
or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people
with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support,
sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups,
arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more
info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For
more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit
service providing high quality affordable counselling for
anyone 16+ in Notts. Accredited services include individual,
couples & employer assistance counselling. For more info:
0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.
org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ.
Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone
affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who
would like to meet with others who have shared similar
experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood
Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115
8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We
also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed
events. For more info or support call 07942 678692.
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf
social group every Monday 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes
on Tuesdays (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for
deaf/hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970
0516, text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk
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Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy &
Internal Pouch Support Group - a self help group for
people with these medical conditions. For more information
please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - We
meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm
on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always
welcome. For further info either ring Self Help UK on 0115
911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk
Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - for
anyone affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to
enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting + buffet lunch 11am -
1pm, 2nd Sat at Southwell. E: overtherainbowuk@gmail.com
or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399
Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support
group, meet 3rd Wed monthly (except Jan & June) at St
Judes Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE).
Friendly, informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. For
info 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
Relate Nottinghamshire - offers family counselling,
relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples
counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel:
0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.
Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport
Scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys
for appointments & social activities, for people who find it
difficult to use public transport, taxis & with no access to a
car. Volunteer drivers always needed. For more info call 0115
969 9060 or email: transport@rushcliffecvs.org.uk
Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of
the slowest runner, and provide a safe space to talk about
mental health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at
10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Katie on 07539 005781.
Rushcliffe All Ears Group - are you affected by
hearing loss, tinnitus or balance issues? 3rd Tues monthly at
Epperstone Court, Epperstone Rd, NG2 7QR:10.30am - 12noon.
Enjoy a cuppa & a chat. Speakers & outings, hearing aid
maintenance by professional every 5 mths. For info or advice
call Jennifer: 0115 981 4077 or email: jenniferletts@live.co.uk
ot text/phone: 07746 168433 or Self Help UK: 0115 911 1661
Rushcliffe Diabetes Support Group - Our self help
group shares advice, information & experiences. We meet
on 4th Wednesday monthly, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Edwalton
Golf Centre, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AS. £2.50 per
session. Tea & coffee inc. For more info call John Burnett on
07814 924670 or john_burnett64@hotmail.co.uk
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control
over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led
meetings held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat
mornings. For details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.
uk/ or contact Self Help UK Information Line 0115 911 1661
(Mon-Fri 9am-1pm) or e: info@selfhelp.org.uk
Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles
disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should
not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT
it to the police on 101.
The Wolfpack Project - support group for younger
people & adults (16-50) to help reduce loneliness & social
isolation through our Buddy Scheme (online, telephone and/
or face-to-face). Contact: hello@thewolfpackproject.org.uk
or visit www.thewolfpackproject.org.uk
Trent Bridge Parkinson’s Cafe - where people living
with Parkinson’s (inc. partners, carers, friends) meet in an
informal setting for mutual support. Any age, any stage.
10am-12noon, last Tues every month (ex.Dec). Welbeck
Banqueting Hall, Welbeck Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 7QW.
Email: trentbridgeparkinsonscafe@gmail.com
West Bridgford advice centre - drop-in service giving
advice on a range of issues, including benefits, tax, housing,
consumer issues and probate. Open every Wednesday 9.30
to 12.30 in St Giles Church Hall, Stratford Road (behind St
Giles Church), West Bridgford, NG2 6AZ. Tel: 0115 982 147.
Email: westbridgfordadvicecentre@gmail.com
West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis
- monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood.
We support people with all types of arthritis & invite
interesting & informative speakers to our meetings. We
also organise day trips twice a year & join together for New
Year lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 07743 557137 or
lorrainesalt81@gmail.com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257
West Bridgford Shopmobility - helping people with
mobility problems to move easily around the shops &
attractions of West Bridgford. Short-term hire scheme for
scooters/wheelchairs also available. Call us on 0115 981
5451, find us on Facebook or www.wbshopmobility.co.uk or
visit us behind West Bridgford library on Mon, Wed & Fri.
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Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket
sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for
ages 11-15. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.
happy mondays playgroup - (stay & play group). St
Christopher’s church hall, Trent Rd, Sneinton, NG2 4AL. Mondays
9.30 to 11.30 (term time). Activities for babies, toddlers & preschoolers.
Tea & coffee. Facebook/happymondayssneinton or
happymondayssneinton@outlook.com
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 £7.50+vat per edition (150
characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115
9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk
11th west bridgford brownies - we have spaces
for girls aged 7-10 years. Meet at St. Pauls Church,
Boundary Road, West Bridgford. For more info email:
11thwestbridgfordbrownies@gmail.com
Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities
include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues &
Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or
ww.2418atc.org
Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills:
fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, BTEC,
DofE and much more. Ages 12 -18yrs. For more info visit
Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel:
0115 9837645
Calverton And Bingham Swimming Club - love
swimming? Take it to the next level with our friendly
competitive club. Great training sessions most days at
Bingham, Cotgrave, Southwell, Calverton & Portland for all
ages. Find us on FB or email: cabscteamunify@gmail.com
Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club - at Carlton
Forum Leisure Centre, Saturdays 5pm - 6pm. Suit 8yrs +. For
more info: carltonlifesavingclub@gmail.com or visit:
www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com
Edwalton Parish Church baby & Toddler Group -
NG12 4AB. Meet every Tues, term time, 10am-11.30am. We
welcome all pre-school children & their carers for friendship
& conversation. £1 per child (max £2). Free refreshments.
For more info: edwaltonchurch@yahoo.co.uk or visit:
www.churchedwalton.plus.com
heymann nursery (pre-school)- Mon-Fri: 8.30am -
3.15pm, term time. Swithland Drive, NG2 7UN, (behind the
fire station off Loughborough Rd). For more info contact
Alison Fielding at alison.fielding@heymann.notts.sch.uk or
0115 914 5035 (option 1). Funded places for 3 year olds.
The Hermitage Pre-school - Ruddington. Open Mon-Fri
9-12 (term time). Quality early years education for ages 2-5.
Tel Teresa Gough or Tracey Jukes on 07923 487030.
Holy Spirit Baby and Toddler Group - every Thursday
(term time) 10 - 11.30am. Holy Spirit Social Centre, corner
of Victoria Road and Melton Road. £1 per family. Please
contact: holyspirittoddlergroup@hotmail.com for more info.
Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers
is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated
community. Fridays 10am-12 at Nonsuch Studios. Contact:
getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more!
Lady Bay baby & toddler group - Mondays & Fridays
(term time) 9.45-11.45. £2 per family. All Hallows Church
Hall, Pierrepont Rd, NG2 5BP. Toys & singing fun for all!
Lady Bay Pre-School - Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay. Open
Mon- Fri 9am-3pm (term time). £5 per hour. 2-4 years old.
Drop off service to LB Primary School. Call 07982 764882 or
email ladybayplaygroup@gmail.com
Leahurst Road Pre-school - St Luke’s Church, Leahurst
Rd, NG2. Call us on 07941 616369 or Leahurstroad@ntlworld.
com or visit www.leahurstrdpreschool.org.uk.
Learn to Swim - with the Nottingham Leander Tadpoles.
Rushcliffe & City pools. 3½ yrs upwards. Qualified teachers
& lots of fun. See what the green octopus can offer on our
website: www.leandersc.com
Little Rockets Toddler Group West Bridgford
- offering fun & friendship for parents/carers & children
- birth to 5 years. Every Mon 10-11.30am (term time) at
The Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12
4AS. £2 per family. For info call 07913 426051 or email:
jenniferallen2230@icloud.com.
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Nottingham Boys Choir - NBC rehearses in Daybrook
Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit
www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in. It’s great fun!
Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities,
train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School. All are made
welcome. Call Pauline: 07980 917523.
Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham
Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals
take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior &
Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham
Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or
admin@music-for-everyone.org
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, NG2 4DP. T:
0115 958 0528. E:nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://
units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm.
NOTTINGHAM Triathlon Club - Do you love to swim,
bike and run or just want to get fitter? Then why not join our
family triathlon club for adults and juniors aged 8+. Based at
Bingham, Harvey Hadden and Bestwood. To find our more
contact: hello@nottinghamtri.com
Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a
woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or
above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are
Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more
info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org
Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - outdoor at
Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mon
& Fri 6.30pm - 7.30pm, April - Oct. Call Andrew 07834 488663.
Rock-a-bye-babies - (0-12months) is a place for you &
your baby to have fun, make friends and get a great cuppa!
Meeting every Wed (term time) 10 - 11.30am at The Rock
Hub. Sessions £2 (inc.refreshments & use of scales for selfweighing
baby). For further info email: info@the-rock.org.uk
Sprouts Drama - after-school drama classes in West
Bridgford & Lady Bay for 4-11 yrs. Games, songs and
adventures! Visit www.sproutsdrama.com to book in or call
07976 824979.
St Giles Pre-School - open Mon – Fri 9.10am-12.10pm
(term time). Lunch clubs Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs til 2.10pm.
Based in Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, NG2. For more info call
07434 047956 or email: stgilesplaygroupwb@hotmail.co.uk,
or visit www.stgilespreschool.co.uk. £13.50 per session and
£4.50 ph for lunch club. (Funding can be used for either)
St Paul’s Toddler Group - meet weekly, term-time only
at St Paul’s Church, Boundary Rd on Wed, 10.15-11.30am. £1
per family. Play, craft & singing time. Refreshments available
for small charge. Contact Ann on 0115 921 3475
tinies & toddlers - at St Luke’s Church, Thurs (term time)
10-11.30am for birth to 5yrs & parents/carers. Play zones,
outdoor ride-ons, craft, story time with a drink and biscuit,
singing plus great coffee served in a café area. £1 per child.
Contact Sarah Sharpe children@st-lukes-gamston.org
Unlimited Theatre Youth Theatre - Wednesdays 6pm
- 8pm at Rushcliffe School Drama Studio, Boundary Road,
West Bridgford. 12-16 year olds.
www.unlimitedtheatre.co.uk or 07737750869
West Bridgford Baptist Church Toddler time -
drop in café Tuesdays (term time) 9.30am -11.00am. On the
corner of Patrick Rd & Musters Rd. Contact: familyworker@
wbmethodist.org for more info
West Bridgford junior lawn bowls - the Bowls
Academy is hosted by West Bridgford Bowling Club on
Rectory Rd - & takes youngsters from 8yrs. Outdoor season
starts in April & we meet on Saturday mornings. It’s a fun
game, excellent for developing coordination and confidence.
We have qualified coaches – with DBS clearance. For more
info: wbbcmembershipsec@gmail.com
West Bridgford Methodist church Toddler time
- drop in cafe Tuesdays (term time) 9.30-11.00am. On the
corner of Patrick Rd & Musters Rd. Contact: familyworker@
wbmethodist.org for more info.
west bridgford table tennis club - play TT in a safe,
friendly atmosphere at Rushcliffe School Fridays for junior
coaching, Mondays for women & girls only & adult sessions.
Group coaching by UKCC level 2 & 3 coaches & free taster
sessions. For more info call Matt on 07989598307 or visit
www.tabletennis365.com/westbridgford
Willow Pre-School - St. Paul’s Church Halls, Boundary
Rd, NG2 7DB. Mon-Fri 9am-12noon, Tue-Fri 1pm-4pm,
lunch club Tues-Fri 12noon-1pm. £15 per session, £5.75
per lunch club. Term time only. Contact: admissions@
willowpreschool.co.uk or call 07503636205. Funded places
for some 2yr olds & all 3-4yr olds.
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The annual pantomime trips (tickets funded by a
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The menu is a reflection of
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The menu is carefully curated
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The vegan and vegetarian
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Get
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.

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - every Wed @ the
Gladstone, Loscoe Rd, Carrington NG5 2AW. 8 for 8.30pm.
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.
full house orchestra - rehearse Wednesdays 7-9pm
(term time) @ St Lawrence Church, Heanor, DE75 7AH. For
more info call Freya: 07982 841265, Heather: 07962 069713
or heatherwoodruff@hotmail.co.uk
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. 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 - Golden Jubilee
concert: The Messiah on Sat 30th April at 7.30pm in St
Mary’s Parish Church, Newark.Tickets £15 from Bingham
Library, Pen2Paper or Tim 0115 878 0642. 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. Spring
Concert: 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
burlington live - Saturday May 7 @ 7.30pm at
Sherwood Methodist Church. Tickets £10 (students £8)
from Sandra on 0115 960 6236 & on the door.
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 harmony Chorus - we are
ready now to invite and welcome you to our FREE Open
Evening at the beautiful newly refurbished Kirk Hallam
Social Bar, Dallimore Rd, Kirk Hallam, DE7 4GZ on Thurs
April 14th from 8pm. For more info: gemconnection.org
grand central chorus - it’s the chorus’s 30th
Anniversary show on April 10 at De Vere Centre,
Nottingham. For more info: grandcentralchorus.com &
follow us on Twitter.
‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber
choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on
Mon evenings. Spring concert: Swing, April 2 @7.30pm.
Info/tickets: 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.
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
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
Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - JOIN ROCK CHOIR
THIS SPRING! 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.
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. New members for the men’s
section particularly welcome. If you are 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. For bookings call 01773 719807.
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
rushcliffe phoenix voices - meet Tues 7pm-9pm
(term-time) at St Giles Church, West Bridgford. Everyone
welcome. For more info: rushcliffepheonixvoices@outlook.com
Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm
at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet
& are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact
Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
Sherwood Chorus - friendly, relaxed group who enjoy
singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank
Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Dr.
NG5 2EN. £2. For info: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com
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
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
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
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 (Sat 30 April).
Anyone wishing to join 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.

Tanya About Town
Spring is finally in the
air, and with it comes
a whole host of
things to do around
our county. Here’s
my pick of what’s on
in and around Notts
during April and May.
April of course welcomes Easter,
so expect to see seasonal
activities for the kids popping
up as we get closer. Already
announced is Belvoir Castle’s
half-term family friendly Easter
Adventure (1-8 April). Journey
through Belvoir’s formal gardens,
solving Easter activity puzzles
along the way.
Enjoy an immersive experience in
the woodlands of Rufford Abbey
(8-17 April) as the creatures come
to life for an hour of puppetry,
performers, music and excitement
with an adaptation of the Beatrix
Potter classic Peter Rabbit.
Step into history at Bromley
House Library (2 April) as Times
columnist and Bromley House
Library President, Ann Treneman
hosts a special day in the library
and garden with the team leading
its restoration. They will tell the
history, and why it is exciting
a growing number of garden
historians.
Whether you are a Nottingham
resident or visitor, the multi award
winning Robin Hood Town Tour
is the definitive way to learn all
about the world famous legend
and to find out the best that the
city has to offer (9, 16, 23, 30
April/ 7, 14, 21, 28 May).
Fans of history can also enjoy a
fascinating day out at Britain’s
finest Victorian water works
by visiting a Steaming Day at
Papplewick Pumping Station
(17-18 April/1-2 May) or you
could combine history with a
spot of ghost hunting when
Haunted Heritage investigate
the stunning Holme Pierrepont
Hall (8 April).
There’s plenty of live entertainment
to choose from too, starting
with the Motorpoint Arena.
Experience live entertainment like
never before with Champions
of Magic (2 April) – an evening
of impossible illusions and
spectacular special effects.
Witness a daring escape from
Houdini’s water torture cell, and
levitation high above the stage.
Craig David drops in (7 April)
then The Masked Singer Live
(16 April), an all-new stage
production of the hit tv show
visits with mystery celebrities.
Think you can guess ‘who’s that
behind the mask?’ Don’t miss
it! Dua Lipa visits (26 April)
and May welcomes one of the
most influential bands to emerge
from New York’s punk scene,
Blondie (5 May). I’m looking
forward to this next one - Alan
Partridge brings STRATAGEM,
a live stage show that promises
to inform, educate and entertain
in approximately equal measure
(6/7 May), Little Mix follow (9/10
May) with their ‘Confetti’ tour.
Get LOST IN MUSIC! (13 May)
for a musical journey straight to
the heart of Disco! Relive some of
the greatest songs of all time from
artists such as Donna Summer,
Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire,
Sister Sledge and Chic.
Direct from London’s West
End, A Celebration of George
Michael calls in (14 May), we
then have The Script (24 May)
celebrating a journey that has
included five UK No.1 albums
and six billion streams with the
release of the career-spanning
greatest hits album ‘Tales From
The Script’.
Finally, EM-Con returns for 2022
(28/29 May) with a show that’s
set to be out of this world.

Over at the Royal Concert Hall,
Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story will
be presented live in concert for
the first time in the UK in 2022 (7
April) featuring a screening of the
ground-breaking complete film
with Oscar and Grammy-winning
composer Randy Newman’s
musical score performed live to
the film by the Novello Orchestra.
Next door at the Theatre Royal
they welcome George Orwell’s
world-famous Animal Farm (5-9
April). The fable tells the story of
a revolution and its aftermath.
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 Bourne’s
trademark wit, pathos and
magical fantasy.
The official Strictly Come
Dancing – The Professionals
UK Tour is back (10/22 May) and
direct from the USA, the biggest
and best Elvis show in the
world is also back starring three
‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute’ World
Champions (16 May).
If you fancy seeing behind the
scenes, discover the world
behind the curtain and learn
about the amazing story of
the Theatre Royal and Royal
Concert Hall on their Limelight
Backstage Tour (23 April).
Since starting in Nottingham in
2005 Dot To Dot Festival has
established itself as the UK’s
premier festival for unearthing
the hottest new talent around,
alongside established acts from
all over the globe and it’s back
for 2022 at various venues across
the city (29 May). The festival
has put acts such as The 1975,
Catfish and the Bottlemen,
Mumford & Sons, Florence + The
Machine, Ed Sheeran and The xx
on the map.
Also returning are The Lady
Boys of Bangkok (22-30 April),
in Sneinton Market Square,
featuring 16 of the world’s
most glamorous and beautiful
showgirls...that just happen to
be men! Expect plenty of funfilled
comedy, and outrageous
cheekiness, with over 400
incredible costumes.
Castle Rock Brewery’s annual
(and long overdue) celebration
of beer is back for 2022 (20 - 21
May). Join them in the brewery
yard for a weekend of live music,
great food and good times.
Finally, now here’s something a
bit different – The Red Hot Chilli
Pipers (the most famous bagpipe
band in the world) are playing at
the Albert Hall Nottingham on
Thursday 26 April.

Leftover Veg
Any left over veg? Blitz it and then freeze it - you
have stock ready when you need it.
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Happy Travelling
Cat’s
Download movies and series to your mobile
devices from Netflix or Amazon before you set off.
Especially if you have children, just don’t forget the
headphones. B Singh
Keep your Buttons On
Crackers
Top Tips
Don’t lose your buttons – simply paint a bit of clear
nail polish over the threads and let it dry. S Dringle
TopJokes
What’s red and invisible?
No tomatoes!
K Lowe
What do you call a pony with a
cough?
A little horse!
L James
What kind of exercise do lazy
people do?
Diddly Squats!
J Passfield
What do call a boomerang that
won’t come back?
A stick!
D Francis
Travel Fresh
Put 1-2 fabric softener sheets
in your luggage/backpack when
travelling to keep your clothes smelling lovely and fresh.
M Haven
Grow Roses from Cuttings
What do you call a woman with
one leg?
Eileen!
H Green
I went to the pet shop to buy
a fish. The man asked me if I
wanted an aquarium. I said I
didn’t mind what star sign it is!
A Taylor
If people from Poland are called
Poles, why don’t we call people
from Holland Holes?
M Charles
Push the bottom end of rose cuttings into small
potatoes. The roses will grow healthy roots thanks to
the moisture and nutrients in the potatoes.
K langford
Drink Saver
I told the doctor I thought I was
shrinking. He just told me to be
a little patient!
M Charles
Take an empty bottle through customs and then
fill it at a water fountain when you get through
customs. M Haven
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Use a bulldog clip to cover
the blades on your razor
when travelling. Saves
accidental cuts and blunting
of your razor as well as the
inside of your toiletry bag.
M Haven
Always take a photo of your passport for a backup
if you are travelling anywhere just in case you
lose it. C Hinks
I phoned the Paranoid Society
the other day. The bloke on the
other end said. “How the hell did
you get this number?”
M Charles
A teacher told her class “there
are two words I will not tolerate
in my classroom. One is gross,
the other is cool.
A little boy at the back said
“What are the two words, miss?”
M Charles
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WIN TICKETS TO SEE...
AT THE
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You Go-go, Too Funky, Father
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Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” -
opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet at Age UK
Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx.
every 2 months for networking & social activities. For further
info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk
Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - social group for older gay
and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities. Meet at Age
UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ.
2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info call 0115
844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk
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.
Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks
on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography
skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished
amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850.
Art Group in Tollerton - amateur painting group meet
every Tues am, Methodist Village Hall, Stanstead Ave. Also
6 artist workshops per year. Beginners welcome. Call Janice
Baker: 0115 937 5331 or Linda Evans: 0115 914 7088
Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - make new friends,
have some fun, take gentle exercise and learn how to square
dance. We meet every Thursday at The Old School, Cropwell
Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843
body align pilates - small mixed ability Pilates
classes in West Bridgford and Ruddington, evening and
daytime classes available. For more information https://
bodyalignnotts.com/ or get in touch at body.align@outlook.
com or 07715 141587
Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on
Tues & Thurs from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare
Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at
the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on
0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk.
Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people
over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks
between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also
organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK &
Europe. Contact julieking1@hotmail.co.uk for the program.
breakaway badminton club - Cotgrave Leisure Centre,
every Tues 10am-12 noon. Always looking for new players.
Friendly, non-competetive club who enjoy good games. For
more info call Sandra on 01949 81981 or Barbara on 0115
937 4908 or just turn up for a game.
City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet
at the New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts
on 3rd Wed monthly: 10am for 10.30am start. Talks plus
optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774
or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com
create! art school - Relax, Unwind, Unleash your
Creativity & Make Beautiful Art. Classes for adults in
drawing, painting, printmaking, crafts. Based in a studio
in West Bridgford or classes online. Contact Helen on
07779666563 | www.createartschool.co.uk
Edwalton, Gamston & District U3A - are you retired,
semi retired or early retired? Every 2nd Thurs (except Aug)
we meet at Edwalton Church Hall, Vicarage Green, NG12
4AH from 2pm - 4pm. Monthly speaker + refreshments.
Why not just come along and see what we have to offer? For
more info please visit our website edgmau3a.weebly.com
Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-
9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New
members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email:
m.beedham@ntlworld.com
Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet
2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church
Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk
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
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Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run
friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every
weekday. Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces.
If you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness
why not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info.
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings
with speakers, at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood
St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or
janetlievesley@gmail.com
Friendship - new group for people on their own to make
new friends. Only criterion is a positive outlook. Respect,
honesty & kindness essential. No charge. Contact Sheila:
inthepink0784@yahoo.co.uk
Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing.
Mon: 8pm, Queen’s Walk Comm. Centre, Nottingham,
NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/
musicians! Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978
6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk
Interested in Learning Bridge? Or want to
return? - for more details see www.southnottsbridge.org
or email: southnottsbridge@gmail.com
Just Friends West Bridgford - friendly club for local
singles 55+. 25+ events monthly inc. theatre, coach trips,
holidays, pub nights etc. Monthly club coffee morning. Call
Lillian on 0115 846 2225 or Irene on 0115 878 1905 or visit
www.justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com
Kathleen Harvey Bridge Club - meet to play friendly
duplicate bridge each Wednesday from the 2nd week in
September until the end of April. Edwalton Golf Club, start at
7pm. All levels welcome. Contact Pat at patriciakelk@yahoo.
co.uk or 07714 081369.
Kindred Spirits Notts - many social activities a month
in & around Nottinghamshire, inc.coffee mornings, day trips
& exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by
calling 0115 844 0011.
Lady Bay WI - meet 3rd Monday monthly (except August)
at the Poppy & Pint, Gertrude Rd, Lady Bay at 7.45pm.
Welcome women of all ages for a rich & varied programme
of speakers & activities.
Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social
night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed-
Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit
www.cerocheaven.com
a morris dancer? me? - TRY IT! Female team. Sundays.
Bilborough, NG8, but UK-wide performances. For more
details: www.mortimers-morris.org.uk & Facebook.
Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 40+
who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday
throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire &
Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info visit:
www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All welcome.
National Women’s Register - ladies’ group that meets
in members houses. We do a variety of activities inc.
lunches, discussions, walks, games evenings, telephone
treasure hunts & cinema visits. For more info visit: www.nwr.
org.uk. Or contact Elaine: evbrown@btinternet.com
New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full
programme of events each month - (daytime only) day
trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest.
For further details contact Joyce 0115 779 4625, www.
newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlifenotts50@gmail.com
Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. For
more info email: membership@nottinghack.org.uk or visit:
www.nottinghack.org.uk
Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet
every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park
Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent
speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info
visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198
NOTTINGHAM ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY - meet first
& third Thursday monthly; meetings currently online but
non-members most welcome to join in; everyone welcome,
no prior knowledge needed. Further information and links to
meetings: https://www.facebook.com/nas.org.uk
Nottingham Backgammon Club - meet Mondays at
8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership
fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith
Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent
Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park
Comm Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 7pm - 9.30pm. Friendly
group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please
call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk
Nottingham City Petanque Club - social and
competitive French boules for all. Entrance off the Fiveways
Island, Valley Road/Edwards Lane NG5 3HU. Sundays 2pm;
Tuesdays 7pm; Thursdays 10am. First three visits free.
07826 949197. Nottinghampetanque.weebly.com
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the nottingham centre for the national trust-
Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3
North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National
Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests.
For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or
bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or www.ntnottingham.uk
Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities,
train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School, all are made
welcome. Call Pauline on 07980 917523
Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation
society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am.
About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989
62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk
Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members
for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School,
NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or
Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117
Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm
at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln,
NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No
experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967
3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk
nottingham ivc - social group for professionals & likeminded
people. All ages welcome. Weekly pub meetings &
social activities. Part of Association of Inter-Varsity Clubs
(AIVC). For more info: www.nottinghamivc.org.uk or call
Jonathan: 0115 961 4848. You can also find us on Meetup.
Nottingham Leander Swimming Club - for
competitive swimming, water polo & ‘masters’ training at
city & Rushcliffe pools. Visit: www.leandersc.com to see
what our green octopus has been up to!
Nottingham model railway society- meet every
Tues from 7pm @ the old scout hut on Wells Rd, NG3 3AA.
We have layouts in all guages ‘N’ to ‘O’. Find us on Facebook
or email: davepaylor@me.com
Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get
out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? We
meet 1st Friday monthly @ 11am - the Mechanics, 3 North
Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen: 01476
979572 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.
Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st
Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an
evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at
the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Call 0115 956 0733
Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet
people? Try new activities & help in your local community,
through volunteering & fundraising? We meet 7pm central
Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.
rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.
Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday
of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1
7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our
website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk
Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s.
Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts
and any other social event - find us on facebook.
Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds &
nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings
with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit:
www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new
members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the
Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different
walks to suit all abilities. For more details contact John on
01623 469427 or visit: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com
nottingham women’s centre - courses, events,
wellbeing, space to meet & support for every single woman
across Nottinghamshire - in-person or online. Nottingham
Women’s Centre, 30 Chaucer St, 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
Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing &
displaying of fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Comm.Centre,
Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG: 4th Tues monthly:
7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demos. For more info call Derek
on 0115 975 3365.
Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info &
support on groups, pubs, legal issues, coming out, health or
just need to talk, call us on 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm -
9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040
Nova - new friends for 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.
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Off The Cuff - adult drama and improv group at the Poppy
and Pint, Lady Bay, Thursdays from 7pm-8pm. For more info
call 07596 959326 or offthecuffnottingham@gmail.com
Our Place Community Cafe - meet us in the church
lounge at St Paul’s. Boundary Rd, West Bridgford, every
Monday 9.30am - 11.30am for a friendly face, a cup of tea
and a conversation - just follow the signs. A warm welcome
for all. We are always open, even bank holidays!
Probus - edwalton Club - just retired & looking for a
local social group of like minded professional men to join
for fortnightly lunches followed by a speaker? Our venue is
Welbeck Hall in West Bridgford. Visit: www.edwaltonprobus.
co.uk or call the Secretary on 0115 9452704 for details.
RAOB Club - meet every Sunday 12.15pm at West Bridgford
Conservative Club, Rectory Rd. All visitors welcome.
Reiki - the gentle Japanese healing technique. Notts Reiki
& Meditation are not for profit & raise funds for Marie Curie
- we hold 2 meetings monthly at Arnold & West Bridgford.
If you would like to attend & share the gentle energy, please
email Richard: info@nottsreiki.com or call 07487 660 2556
Roundabout Club (nottingham) - for mature
business/professional, single, separated, divorced &
widowed. Exciting programme, speakers, dancing etc. Join
us, make friends & enjoy life more! Every Mon 7.30pm at
Oakleigh Lodge Social Club, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. Tel.
Judy 01623 794771 or nottinghamroundaboutclub.co.uk
Rushcliffe ‘Move & Mingle’ Health Walks - free, safe,
sociable walks with trained leaders. Weekly walks from 30-90
mins on easy terrain. Visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk; e:
rushcliffemandm@gmail.com or call Duncan on 07969 330846.
RUSHCLIFFE RAMBLERS - guided walks, non-members
welcome. rushclifferamblers.org or phone Alan on 07989
627942.
Salsa Dance Lessons - for beginners & improvers -
Tuesdays 8pm - 9pm at West Bridgford Methodist Church,
Patrick Road, NG2 7PQ. Contact Jane on 07779 605092 or
email: salsa-baile@btinternet.com
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures
held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New
members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For
further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org
Soroptimist International - meet 1st & 3rd Mon
monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus.
We carry out projects to support women & girls at local &
international level. For more info: http://sigbi.org/nottingham
south notts flower club - meet 2nd Monday, monthly
at Burnside Hall, Plumtree, NG12 5ND. Meetings start at
7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Contact Teresa Hopwood, Chair:
0115 923 2615
Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy
being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one
life we know we have? Join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-
12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.
The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club
- meets fortnightly, Saturday afternoons (except Dec).
Outdoors (summer walks & outings) April - Sept & indoors
(speakers) Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1
3FN. For more info call Ian on 0115 960 6882.
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant
Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants &
gardening. Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s
Church Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. 7pm for 7.30pm start. For
more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, e: hps.nottingham.
group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474
The Nottingham Locksley Club - friendship & dancing
on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre for single,
separated, divorced & widowed. Call Ken on 01773 530383.
The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St,
NG1 4EZ. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host
of groups to join inc. music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society.
Rated 4* on google. For membership details contact:
manager@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353
or www.nottingham-mechanics.org.uk
The Nottingham Royal Scottish Country
Dance Society - meet Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the
Nottingham Emmanuel School, off Wilford Lane. Classes are
friendly, sociable and it keeps you fit! No need for a partner.
For more information call 0115 920 8071.
Poppy Folk Club - monthly, Sunday 7-7.30pm start- Poppy
& Pint, Pierrepont Rd, Lady Bay. April 10th: singaround &
instrumental evening, everyone welcome to come along to
sing, play or listen. May 15th: concert night with Anglo-
Scottish duo Jon Doran & Janice Burns. For further info/
tickets, email Juliet: poppyfolkclub@virginmedia.com
together@west.bridgford - friendship group for
over 60s. Join us for a chance to chat, chill, have a laugh
and enjoy a 2 course lunch. We meet Mon 10-3 at Lutterell
Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford NG2 6AY. For more info
contact Jenny on 07904 692472
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Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday
first Mon monthly for lunch & a talk. Contact Jill Robinson on
0115 952 3358.
Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks?
Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or
web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable
to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect
essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver.
Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info.
West Bridgford Baptist Church - Melton Rd,
welcomes you to our “Place of Welcome” & invites you to come
along on a Thurs between 10am to 11.30am for refreshments & a
warm welcome! For further info call 0115 981 0690.
Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society
- meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wed monthly at St Leonard’s
Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus
no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert
0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/
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west bridgford table tennis club - play TT in a safe,
friendly atmosphere at Rushcliffe School Fridays for junior
coaching, Mondays for women & girls only & adult sessions.
Group coaching by UKCC level 2 & 3 coaches & free taster
sessions. For more info call Matt on 07989598307 or visit
www.tabletennis365.com/westbridgford
West Bridgford Tai Chi - Chen Style. Classes every
Thurs 7.30pm - 9pm. Free starter evening. At West Bridgford
School gym. For more info email: marcf42@gmail.com
West Bridgford Dramatic Society - meet for club
night at 7.30pm on Tuesdays at The Studio Theatre,
Stamford Road, West Bridgford. For more info contact
wbds@wbds.co.uk or visit www.wbds.co.uk
west bridgford wi - meets every 4th Monday, 7.30pm at
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com for details of speakers & activities
Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions
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Wilford Racquets Badminton Club - welcomes new
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Lavazza A Modo Mia coffee
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Robot polisher/wet. Boxed. Used
once. Includes extras. Can deliver
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once. Can deliver locally. £59.99.
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Football Yearbooks. Rothmans
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Sportstech Exercise Bike. LED
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3 Wheeler Walker. £10. 0115 919
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Steepletone Music Centre.
Turntable, radio, cassette & CD player.
VGC. £65 ono. 0115 919 2852
Hotpoint clothes dryer. Exc
cond. Nearly new. 26” high x 18” wide.
£50 no offers. 0115 875 0855
HP Scanjet 3800. £25. 07881 841384
Kampa Motor Rally Air 330
driveaway awning and kit. Hand
pump & electric pump. Used once, as
new. £800 ono. 0115 874 9923
Motorhome spare wheel. Fiat
Ducato 2006 - 2018. Steel rim 215/70R
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Lawnmower. Cobra Honda rotary
18” petrol. Pull start with roller &
collection bag. Limited use. £175.
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Trains, Planes & Cameras. Prices
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Strider Treadmill. Used twice.
Cost £400. £200 ono. 07587 812911
Toshiba photocopier. A4/A3. £25.
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Henselite Bowls. Full set. Size
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6 Vintage PG Tips Dinosaurs.
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Corgi Nottingham City Plaxton
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Silent Night Electric Blanket.
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Bosch cordless hedge trimmer.
Exc Cond. Inc 2 batteries. £25. 07930
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Tim Saunders is an advanced
motorist and journalist. He
has always been passionate
about motoring and regularly
reviews cars from the leading
manufacturers. His Youtube
channel videos have been watched
more than 275,000 times. Tim aims to
boost his subscribers from 300 to over 1,000.
His first report on a BMW 520i was
published in the Dorset Echo when he
was 17 (just after passing his driving
test) in 1995. He went on to become
business and motoring editor at the
Bournemouth Echo. Now, his engaging
and informative reviews are published
in newspapers and magazines in the
UK and abroad. Visit his website: www.
testdrives.biz
I sit inside the VW Tiguan
where even the heating is
operated through swiping.
Save me. You have to be
precise with this stuff
otherwise it just won’t work.
This is a problem when
driving because you really
have to focus on this rather
than devoting 100 per cent
attention to the road. And
that is not good. My wife has
to deal with it for me. There
is such a thing as driving
without due care and
attention, you know.
In Hampshire alone deaths caused
by drivers using mobile phones
include a school crossing patrol
and a cyclist, the latter happened
to be one of my wife’s students.
We all do well to remember that
cars are killing machines. The
more basic the vehicle the better it
is, I believe.
Inside the nearly £33,000 Tiguan
I curse how technology continues
to take us all over while Ken Dodd
sings Happiness, oh happiness.
It’s the first time I’ve actually
listened to this song all the way
through; I really should have
done that before I spoke to him a
few years ago. I smile. How true,
that success in life should be
measured by happiness instead
of money.
There are some good things about
this sports utility vehicle. The
wheel base is wide enough to
evade the irritating speed humps
on some of the local roads to my
dentist... The raised height is
helpful and it’s an attractive car
from the outside helped by the
chrome edged windows although
this doesn’t quite match up on the
passenger side. There’s a large
panoramic glass sunroof; the roof
slides open above the front seats
and this roof is similar to the one in
the £201,000 Bentley Flying Spur.
The 7-speed DSG automatic can
be driven like a manual thanks
to paddleshifts either side of the
steering wheel. But for me this
isn’t comparable to a traditional
manual; it’s lazy driving that takes
away the fun of making those gear
changes.
This 1.5-litre VW returns 42mpg
over the course of the test. The
Tiguan’s numberplate ends in
BFF. Best Friend Forever my
daughters reliably inform me. No,
unfortunately it is not for me.
When all is said and done I
struggle with being told that we
must behave in a certain way
and then discover that few are
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trends
by Gliderobes
With many of us
still spending
more time
at home it’s
given us all an
opportunity
to access our
needs in the
home. For that
clutter free,
practical living good storage solutions seem to be top of
everyone’s list this year – especially in the bedroom.
Jonathan Ryder, Product Designer at Gliderobes shares
his tips on bedroom storage and colour trends for Spring
2022.
In small areas you need to be clever in terms of storage
solutions, décor and lighting to create the illusion of space
and make the most of the area you have.
The obvious storage solution in bedrooms are wardrobes
but do think about investing in bespoke sliding wardrobes
which can be made to measure to your exact needs.
At Gliderobes unlike other suppliers we don’t use
standard door sizes, ‘your’ wardrobe is made to ‘your’
exact size. The wardrobe interior, just like the exterior
is fully customisable too so we can ensure flexibility and
functionality.
You will need to
consider the amount
of shelving or drawers
to hanging space,
remember drawers
look good but they take
up more room than
shelving or hanging
space compared to what they can actually store.
When you’re going through your check list of storage
needs, don’t forget about integrated lighting – a feature
available both internally and externally, these lights can be
remote control or on sensors and easily rechargeable with
a USB port
To draw the eye around the room, use wardrobe doors
which have horizontal decorative spilt bars this will
enhance the proportions of the space and making the
room feel much wider.
If you use various shades of the same colour this can
visibly expand the space too, and of course using mirrors
and reflective surfaces like glass will reflect light back into
the room, again making the space seem bigger.
Over recent years wooden headboards have dominated
the key look in bedrooms over but in 2021 upholstery is
back. So have the best of both with our made to measure
wood and upholstered headboards. And once you’re
tucked up in bed, you’ll need to keep everything within
arm’s reach with our matching bedside tables.
For a warm, cosy feel indulge yourself in textures and
sumptuous colours like rich creams and caramels. They’ll
make your bedroom elegant but for a sense of well-being
in your personal space use soft pastel colours for a fresh
look that will ease and re-energise the senses.
Team uplifting
shades of green,
lilac and pink
with natural
materials such
as wood, glass
and luscious
greenery which
will help you create a balanced and peaceful bedroom.
Our showroom is full of inspirational ideas and stylish
displays where you can see for yourself the huge range of
options available. Of course, our friendly sales team will
be on hand to help you or alternatively our website has a
user friendly, state of the art online configurator where you
can design and price your own wardrobe.
Better still all our furniture is manufactured from quality
raw materials in our very own factory based in Derbyshire.
So, take control of your bedroom and keep clutter at bay
with a Gliderobes bespoke fitted wardrobes and furniture.
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new highway code rules for 2022
Courtesy of Link Magazines
The Highway Code has received a refresh, with
a new set of rules coming into force from 29th
January 2022. As well as some 49 existing laws
having been updated, new rules will be introduced.
The changes are extensive and further information
is available on the website link located at the
bottom of this article. However, the key areas are
summarised below.
Hierarchy of road users
Previously The Highway Code stated all road users
should be considerate towards each other, applying
this principle to pedestrians and drivers equally. It
meant that equal responsibility was originally placed
on all road users for assuring the safety of others.
The new hierarchy places responsibility on road
users who could do greatest harm to others, and it
is with them that the greatest obligation to protect
the most vulnerable on the road now lies. Top of
the hierarchy are lorry drivers, cars, vans, buses and
motorcycles. But it should be noted that cyclists,
horse riders and horse-drawn carriage drivers have
a greater responsibility to reduce the danger posed
to pedestrians.
Pedestrian priorities at junctions
Prior to the rule change, road users would have given
way to pedestrians who have started to cross the
road into which they are turning.
Under the new rules priority must be given to
pedestrians who are waiting to cross the road, which
means that if you are about to turn into a road and a
pedestrian is waiting to cross, you should give way.
New rule for drivers and motorcyclists at junctions
The new rule states that when turning into or out of
a junction, drivers should not cut across the path of
any other road user, including cyclists, horse riders
or horse-drawn vehicles, if doing so would cause the
other road-user to slow down, stop or swerve.
Safe passing distances
An amendment to existing Rule 163 sets out safe
passing distances for drivers when overtaking
cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and those in
horse-drawn carriages.
Drivers must give at least a 1.5 metre space when
overtaking a cyclist at speeds of up to 30mph. More
space should be allowed when overtaking at speeds
of more than 30mph. Rule 72 establishes the right
for cyclists to ride in the centre of their lane, to
ensure that they remain visible.
When passing a pedestrian who is walking in the
road, drivers should allow at least two metres of
space and maintain a low speed.
Rule 213 has also changed and now states that on
narrow sections of roads, horse riders may ride in
the centre of the lane and drivers should allow them
to do so for their own safety, to ensure they can see
and be seen. Drivers should pass a horse at least 2
metres distance and at a slow speed.
In all cases, drivers will now have to wait behind
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
care should be taken in poor weather, including high
winds.
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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Spring Flowering
Favourites
After a long winter it’s
wonderful to walk around
my garden and see signs
of my spring flowering
favourites getting busy for
a wonderful show.
Ajuga, (common name, bugle)
has kept looking good through
the winter but now the rosettes
of leaves are looking fresh and
glossy and I’m just waiting for
the first short spikes of blue
flowers to emerge. These are
unassuming plants that spread,
noninvasively, by sending out
runners much like strawberry
plants do creating ground
hugging clumps. They do
well in some shade but aren’t
that fussy. My favourites are
the bronze-leaved types like
“Atropurpurea”, the darker
“Black Scallop” and the reddish
“Burgundy Glow.” The flower
spikes are short and neat about
6in / 15cm tall. Larger and
more impressive is “Caitlin’s
Giant”. Ajuga are easy to grow
and propagate as the runners
root easily. They don’t seem
to suffer from any pests or
diseases.
Another tough and
accommodating spring flowerer
is lungwort (Pulmonaria). The
name comes from the belief in
the past that the spotted leaves
of some species resembled
the inside of a lung. Another
common name, army and navy,
is given because the wild plants
bear both blue and reddish
flowers at once, harking back
to the military uniform colours
of the time. Whatever the
name, the flowers are loved
by early flying bees. The plants
grow in sun or part shade and
prefer moisture. They do seed
a bit and are best cut back
really hard after flowering
as the leaves can be tatty
and sometimes get a bit of
powdery mildew. They soon
grow fresh, healthy leaves after
this treatment. Good varieties
include the vivid “Blue Ensign”,
the paler “Opal” and the pink
flowered “Mawson’s Red” or
“Dora Bielefeld”. One of my
favourites is “Cotton Cool”,
with almost completely silvered
leaves that makes a wonderful
foliage plant through the year.
Another lovely spring-flowering
foliage plant is Brunnera, a
relative of borage and equally
good for bees. The clumps
of heart-shaped leaves are
crowned with forget-me-not
like blue or sometimes white
flowers. Modern varieties have
introduced incredible silvered
leaves, either netted with silver
lines as in “Jack Frost” (blue
flowers) and “Mr. Morse” (white
flowers) or almost entirely
silver like “Looking Glass”. They
are best cut back hard in early
summer to encourage fresh,
new leaves.
Spring in the perennial garden
is truly something worth
waiting for with lots of easy to
grow flowers to perk up your
plots and beautify your borders.
Martin Blow
Janet & I organise Plant
Hunters’ Fairs, specialist plant
fairs at wonderful locations.
Please see
www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
for a full list of all 30 of our
2022 plant fairs.
PLANT FAIR DATES FOR
YOUR DIARY 2022
Please check website for event
confirmation and ticketing
information before travelling.
Middleton Hall, Nr Tamworth
B78 2AE on Sunday 3rd April
Entry to Garden & Plant Fair £3
1620’s House and Garden, Nr.
Coalville LE67 2FW on Sunday
15th May Entry to Garden &
Plant Fair £1
Carsington Water, Ashbourne
DE6 1ST on Saturday 28th May
FREE ENTRY to the plant fair &
country park (small charge to
park).
Thoresby Park, Nr Ollerton,
Newark, Notts NG22 9EP
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3 Habits that will improve
your health quickly
Something I’ve been working on with our team
since the start of the new year is how creating
small habits can have a great outcome.
I’m going to give you a quick rundown on how
you can turn the tables, get back on track and
see quick, positive results.
SLEEP
Yes, sleep…. it drastically affects so much more
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media, watching telly late into the evening or just
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evidence that it can improve your overall health.
NUTRITION
The quality of what we put into our bodies is so
important. It is so much more than simply eating
what we fancy (although there is also a place
for this!)
As with sleep, you can change how well your
body responds to food in a short time. The
benefits of eating more mindfully can have many
positive effects apart from just weight loss.
Energy improves, skin improves, mood improves
along with all kinds of good things that go off
inside the body.
If you were to change just 2 things for a
MAXIMUM positive outcome that will change
things within 7 days…. SLEEP and NUTRITION Serves are 2
super fast at responding.
HYDRATION
Notice I didn’t mention exercise? That’s because ½ lemon, juiced
salt & pepper
exercise is a long game played daily. HYDRATION,
chopped
like sleep and nutrition can again, quickly
improve how your body functions and how fast 19
you produce results.
Good hydration starts with around 2 litres of
water (yes, just water) daily. Combine this with
Serves 2
the other habits and you’re well on your way to
improving your all-round health in less than 7 days.
Take these up long term and the benefits could
be life changing.
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more than how you look in a mirror.
Simple checklist:
Sleep = 7-8 hours daily
Nutrition = eat the rainbow
Hydration = start at 2 litres of water daily
(movement) = keep it simple. 8-10k steps a day is
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2 tbsp. mayonnaise
¼ cup (70g) Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. tomato puree
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp. curry powder
½ lemon, juiced
salt & pepper
14 oz. (400g) cooked chicken,
chopped
4 baby gem lettuce leaves
1 avocado, de-stoned, sliced
½ mango, de-stoned, sliced
2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp. almonds, chopped
Serves Serves 2 2
mango, cilantro and chopped almonds. Serve immediately.
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chicken is well coated.
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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

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entertaining displays at some of
the largest events in the UK.
At the start of the covid pandemic,
like all suppliers and traders
on the show circuit, the diary
cleared of events and did look
sparse. Therefore the team
contacted Thoresby Park, near
Ollerton, to see if they would be
happy for Hawkeye to undertake
experiences. The aim was to
keep the birds enthused with
excitement, to meet and fly to
members of the public, as well as
flying daily at the teams base. Due
to the amazing feedback gathered,
the team are now permanently
undertaking experiences at
Thoresby, in addition to attending
the usual calendar of events.
Alistair, who runs the experiences
at Thoresby, undertakes exclusive
sessions with his personal team of
raptors. The experiences vary in
itinerary and are pre-booked only.
Usually they are undertaken in a
small group of guests with multiple
opportunities to fly the birds.
For a more special encounter,
Private and Family Experiences are
available, meaning the birds are
there just for you. Photography
Workshops are also undertaken
for budding photographers, to
learn a wide range of photography
skills. For the more experienced
photographer, the day provides an
opportunity to refine abilities such
as high-speed photography.
For more information and
dates, please visit www.
hawkeyefalconry.co.uk/
thoresby or call 01584 777299.
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