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This month we would like to welcome Jeremy 

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Helping Hand group directory 72-74 

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Kids diary 76 

Crossword puzzle 77 

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Music Group directory 90-91 

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Top Tips 

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Eat. 

Drink. 

Relax. 

At The Little John Inn at Ravenshead or Rose Cottage, Old Rufford Road, Mansfield 

eil and Nicky would 

love to welcome you 

Nto the Little John and 

Rose Cottage. 

The Little John is a delightful 

inn, ideally placed on the 

edge of the beautiful village 

of Ravenshead in North 

Nottinghamshire. There’s 

plenty of parking and a lovely 

outdoor seating area to 

enjoy those warm summer 

evenings. 

The new head chef, Gareth 

Wilson, has a real talent for 

food and has developed an 

exciting new menu using fresh, 

local food that is cooked to 

order – so during busy times 

you may have to wait, but it 

will be worth it! Both pubs 

cater for gluten free on at least 

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Food service 

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There is also an early bird 

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just mention when booking, if 

you are bringing your dog. 

For petrol heads, the pub 

hosts car shows from April 

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3rd Tuesday every month. 

And for those with a head full 

of useless information, the 

quiz night is every Monday 

from 7.30pm. 

Rose Cottage is situated 

in the Rufford forest area, 

minutes from Rufford Abbey, 

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Pizza! 

Pizza is a takeaway favourite for 

many and it is easy to see why. 

This versatile dish can be meaty or 

vegetarian and the golden yet gooey 

cheese that often engulfs pizza is 

truly delicious. 

Many early ‘pizzas’ are documented 

by various cultures. Essentially a 

flatbread with various toppings. 

Alongside this, the style has 

developed over the years, most likely 

starting with the focaccia, a flatbread 

that was well known as far back as 

Roman times. 

“an excellent Neapolitan pizza 

I had at The Rustic Crust” 

Hi everyone, 

I’m Jeremy and 

I run Jeremy’s 

Food Tour. 

Through my 

passion for 

food, I share restaurant reviews, help 

promote venues and products, create 

cakes and develop recipes. Follow 

me @JeremysFoodTour on 

for recipes and foodie inspiration! 

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It is widely believed that the modern 

pizza, as we know it today, evolved 

from similar flatbread dishes in the 

18th and 19th century in Naples, 

Italy. Today we can easily enjoy a 

multitude of pizzas from the more 

traditional Neapolitan style pizza 

with its thin base, charred, light and 

chewy crust and rich tomato sauce 

to the Chicago style ‘deep dish’ pizza 

layered high with cheese, pizza sauce 

and, often, meaty toppings. 

Whichever style of pizza you enjoy, 

I am sure that you will like the 

familiarity of the flavours and textures 

that these recipes contain whilst also 

being surprised and intrigued by 

the variation on this popular, familiar 

classic. 

Jeremy

Flatbread Frying 

Pan Pizza 

Serves: 4 

Cooking time: 30 minutes 

(including the dough 

preparation). 

400g plain flour, 

1/2 tsp salt, 

220ml warm water, 

4 tbsp vegetable oil, 

5 tbsp pizza sauce 

(see chicken pizza for recipe. 

Mozzarella & pizza toppings of 

choice). 

Method 

Place the flour & salt into a 

large bowl & slowly add the 

water mixing together with 

your hands. Add water until 

a dough is formed. Add the 

oil & knead for around 5 mins 

until the dough is soft. Leave 

the dough to rest for around 

10 mins. Divide the dough into 

4 balls and using a little flour 

roll into 4 thin pizza bases the 

size of a frying pan. Place the 

dough into the frying pan over 

a medium heat & top with the 

pizza sauce and toppings. Cook 

for 2 mins then place under 

the grill on high as close to the 

flame as you can for 3-4 mins 

until the mozzarella is golden 

and bubbling. 

Chicken Pizza 

Serves: 2 

Cooking time: 20 minutes 

2 chicken breasts 

mozzarella, 

pepperoni (or any toppings 

you like) 

For the pizza sauce: 

1 tin of chopped tomatoes 

2 cloves of garlic 

150g tomato purée 

1 tbsp granulated sugar 

1 tbsp mixed Italian herbs 

pinch of salt and pepper 

Method 

Butterfly the chicken breasts, 

not quite cutting all the way 

through. Place between two 

sheets of greaseproof paper 

& flatten with a rolling pin until 

around 1 to 2cm in thickness. 

Place on a baking tray into 

an oven on gas mark 5 for 

around 15 mins until cooked 

through. To make a pizza 

sauce, put tinned tomatoes, 

tomato purée, garlic, herbs, 

sugar & salt & pepper into a 

blender until smooth & well 

combined. (Freeze the left-over 

sauce). Place the cooked 

chicken breast into a frying pan 

& top with the pizza sauce, 

mozzarella & toppings of your 

choice. Grill on high for 3-4 

mins, getting the frying pan as 

close to the flame as possible. 

Remove when the cheese is 

golden & bubbling. Enjoy with 

coleslaw & potato wedges. 

Pizza Sauce 

Roasted Vegetables 

Serves: 4 Cooking time: 1 hour 

2 courgettes - sliced 

200g cherry tomatoes - halved 

3 peppers (green, yellow & red 

cut into strips) 

1 red onion cut into chunky 

wedges 

400g passata 

4 tbsp tomato purée 

2 tbsp vegetable oil 

3 cloves garlic - ¬crushed 

1 tbsp oregano 

1 tbsp basil 

1 tbsp granulated sugar 

1 tbsp parmesan 

125g mozzarella 

100g pepperoni slices 

Salt & pepper to taste 

Method 

Add the courgettes, tomatoes & 

peppers to a large roasting tin. 

Drizzle over the vegetable oil and 

season with salt & pepper. Mix 

well & roast for 20 minutes on gas 

mark 5. While the vegetables roast, 

mix together the passata, tomato 

purée, garlic, oregano, basil, sugar, 

salt & pepper, two thirds of both 

the mozzarella & pepperoni diced 

and 1tbsp finely grated parmesan. 

Mix well. Add the red onion to the 

vegetables, mix well & return to the 

oven for a further 20 mins. Remove 

the vegetables from the oven, mix 

through the pizza sauce & put into 

a large pie dish. Top with slices of 

pepperoni & mozzarella & place 

back into the oven for 15 mins. 

Place under the grill on a high heat 

until the mozzarella is golden & 

bubbling, around 5 mins. Enjoy!

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Bearded Irises: 

The Ultimate Show-stoppers 

Every May and June I am 

bewitched by the sheer 

flamboyance and beauty 

of the bearded irises in the 

borders of gardens I visit. 

The large, showy blooms 

come in many colours and 

it’s a shame that we don’t 

have “smelly-vision” as 

most are sweetly scented. 

They are called “bearded” 

because of the line of hairs on 

the lower petals. These beards 

are often in a contrasting 

colour to the petal and act like 

runway lights to guide bees to 

the nectar and pollen. 

With bearded irises it is 

important to give them the 

right conditions if you want 

them to thrive and flower. 

They grow from a knobbly 

rhizome – a sort of modified 

root. These need to be planted 

so that they are not completely 

buried – maybe halfway up 

their thickness. They like a 

sunny spot: this year’s sun 

makes next year’s flowers. The 

ground must be free draining: 

add grit below the rhizomes 

if your soil is moist and forget 

about growing them if it’s 

boggy – there are plenty of 

other types of iris you can 

grow! 

You can plant pot-grown 

bearded iris at any time but 

often nurseries supply them 

bare rooted as they are difficult 

to keep nice in a pot. There are 

many hundreds of varieties in a 

range of heights and colours to 

choose from. 

The flowering season starts in 

late April with the very dwarf 

varieties. These are less than 

16in or 40cm tall and best 

suited for a rockery. Next come 

the intermediates (16in – 28” 

/ 40-70cm) that flower from 

early May. Then later in May the 

tall, bearded types (28-48” / 

70-120cm) and these have the 

showiest flowers. 

After flowering you can cut the 

flower stems off as close to 

the rhizome as possible using a 

sharp, sterile knife since leaving 

them on can cause rotting of 

the plants. 

Bearded irises are tough, 

drought tolerant plants very 

well suited to modern as well 

as traditional gardens looking 

equally as good as drifts or as 

single, statement plants and 

with so many heights and 

colours to choose from there’s 

no reason why every sunny 

garden shouldn’t have some. 

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information before travelling. 

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Carsington Water, Ashbourne 

DE6 1ST on Saturday 28th 

May. FREE ENTRY to the plant 

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charge to park). 

Thoresby Park, Nr Ollerton, 

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B78 2AE on Sunday 26th June. 

Entry to Garden & Plant Fair £3. 

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I sit inside the VW Tiguan 

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Save me. You have to be 

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In Hampshire alone deaths caused 

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and a cyclist, the latter happened 

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We all do well to remember that 

cars are killing machines. The 

more basic the vehicle the better it 

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Inside the nearly £33,000 Tiguan 

I curse how technology continues 

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It’s the first time I’ve actually 

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Power: 150bhp 

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Philips Hostess Trolley. 

Excellent condition, mahogany wood. 

including 4 serving dishes and lids £70. 

07816 473625 

2.1 metre green parasol with 

base. Excellent condition. £20. 0115 

920 7522 

Cream double bedspread. Cotton 

& crotchet wedding ring design. 

Scalloped edge. Never used. £40. 0115 

938 3956 

Very large collection of 

fiction/non fiction books. Some 

very collectable. Offers accepted. 

07848 865510 

Records, mainly classical/film. 

Very large collection. Offers accepted 

for whole amount or can split. 07848 

865510 

Domyos 120 cross-trainer. Like 

new condition. Different programmes 

and resistance levels built in. £180ono. 

07971 087206 

Hotpoint Induction Hob. Model 

no. AC0654NE. Brand new, still boxed. 

Cost £450 – will accept £295. 07759 

311781 

Georgian style chair. £40. 0115 

938 3127 

Set of Masters golf clubs. 1;3;5 

woods; 9 irons and two putters plus 

golf trolley. £75. 0115 955 6563 

Porcelain Floral Plant Stand. 

29” high. £16 ono. 0115 962 1529 

German Fully Dressed Doll. 

1980. £15 ono. 0115 962 1529 

Ladies Handbags. Hardly used. 

Offers invited. 0115 962 1529 

Cushions for patio dining 

chairs. Set of 4. New. Grey stripes. 

£40. 0115 928 6829 

Psaff sewing machine. Twin 

needle. Fully automatic. Genuine 

reason for sale. £30. 0115 965 6026 

Magimix Food processor. 

Complete with all accessories. £20. 

0115 965 6026 

Wooden Rocking Chair. Good 

condition. £15 ono. 07543 440569 

Pair of Car Ramps. Good condition. 

£15 ono. 07543 440569 

Folding camping chairs x 2. Good 

condition. Canvas. £10. 07543 440569 

11 fence posts. Approx. 5ft high. 

Used. Free to collect. 0115 966 1154 

10 Pence Alphabet Coins. Various 

prices – exchanges available. 0115 

926 0276 

2 x Blue Balance Bikes. Good 

cond. £7 each. 0115 874 9330 

2 x Sets of Stabilisers. For 12”-20” 

wheels. Brand new. £5 each. 0115 874 

9330 

Cross Cut Paper Shredder. £7. 

0115 874 9330 

Ribble road bike. Blue, 9 speed, 

large frame, hardly used, ex.cond. 

£150 ono. 07512 723383 

Samsung 50” TV. Inc. remote. Good 

condition. £100 ono. 07432 821151 

2 X Sets of bowls. 4 Drakes Pride 

Professional. Size 4H. £25. 4 Almark 

Commander. Size 3H. £15. 07887 

948272 

4 piece cane conservatory 

suite. With cushions. VGC. £200 ono. 

Buyer to collect. 07773 445770 

2 Belfast sinks. £10 each. 

Collection only. 07759 311781 

Frameless Mirror. 63” x 18”. 

Ex.cond. £50 ono. 07759 311781 

3 x Travel Cots. Good quality, 

includes. bedding. Open to offers. 

07786 698182 

Double bed spring frame. Dark 

oak head & tail board with mattress. 

GC. £15. 07891 140005 

Freestanding wardrobe. With 

sliding doors. 5ft high x 4ft wide. Light 

teak. £15 ono. 07891 140005 

Gtech cordless lawnmower. GC. 

Hardly used. Complete with battery 

and charger. £75. 0115 972 7971 

Men’s clothing. Mostly shirts & 

trousers. Various sizes. Good clean 

condition. £50. 07944 432312 

Light oak dining room table & 

chairs. 3ft diameter with half drop 

leaf. VGC. £75 ono. Buyer to collect. 

07773 445770 

Free logs. Collection from Mapperley 

Plains. 0115 966 1154 

Henry hoover. Cost £150. Still 

in box. Never used. £90 ono. 01773 

785016 

Ladies clothes. Large bundle. Sizes 

from 8-16. Nearly new. Brands like 

ASOS etc. £95. 07980 094282 

GARDEN CHAIRS. 2 easy chairs 

with separate padded seats & back 

cushions. Good cond. £25 for the pair. 

0115 953 3910 

Garden set. Table & 2 chairs. Good 

cond. Kept indoors all the time. £50. 

07944 432312 

toy folding double buggy. 2 pink 

seats. £20. 07805 605091 

beauty & the beast. 3 film DVd. 

Still wrapped. £10. 07805 605091 

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Please call 

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raleigh oakland gents bike. 

Little used. 19” frame, 26” wheels. 

Shimano 18 gears. Recent service. 

£55. 0115 920 9804 

John Lewis Pram. Includes 

removeable toddler seat & all 

accessories. VGC. £100. 07786 

698182 

Roger Black Exercise Bike. Only 

used a few times. £30. 0115 921 3363 

Paper shredder. £5. 0115 874 9330 

Gilt framed mirror. 32” x 22”. Ex. 

Cond. £20 ono. 07759 311781 

Eddie Stobart Trucks. £24.99 

each or both for £50. 07944 432312 

MENS JUMPER. Dark blue, handknitted 

wool fisherman’s style, large 

size. Never worn. Ex. Cond. £20. 0115 

953 3910 

WANTED 

Old fishing items or full set-ups wanted 

by collector. Anything considered. 

07855 994605 

Old tools ie: planes, chisels etc. Also 

mamod steam items or similar. Shed/ 

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994605 

HiFi stereo equipment, amps, turntables, 

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Engineering machinery. Big or small, single 

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07779 432060 

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Subbuteo football teams & accessories. By 

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contact Jeff Gould. 07762 088228 

Dinky Toys & vintage toys (any considered), 

war memorabilia, modern golf set-ups. 

Cash waiting. 07711 834840 

Travel mobility scooter. Prefer good 

condition. 07900 567945 

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It’s the third time the showpiece event will take place 

in the county and follows the hugely successful 

staging of the race in 2017 and 2018. 

This year’s race returns to Nottinghamshire on 

Thursday 8 September and will see the fifth stage 

begin on Central Avenue in West Bridgford and end 

on Chesterfield Road South in Mansfield. 

It will pass through several towns and villages in the 

county, including East Leake, Radcliffe-on-Trent, 

Calverton, Southwell, Retford and Worksop – as well 

as take competitors along the recently-opened £49 

million Colliery Way road (Gedling Access Road). 

The 190km route – approximately 118 miles – will 

also take in key county landmarks and attractions 

such as world-famous cricket ground Trent Bridge, 

the legendary Sherwood Forest and popular tourist 

attraction Clumber Park. 

A global television audience of millions will watch the 

world-famous race, with the Nottinghamshire stage 

attracting 250,000 spectators in 2018 to make it the 

largest sporting event in the county’s history. 

It led to our area enjoying an economic boost, 

with £3.9 million being spent by participants and 

spectators on accommodation, food and drink and 

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The Nottinghamshire stage four years ago also 

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competitors. 

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Nineteen teams and 114 riders are currently 

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HYDRATION 

Notice I didn’t mention exercise? That’s because ½ lemon, juiced 

salt & pepper 

exercise is a long game played daily. HYDRATION, 

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Good hydration starts with around 2 litres of 

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the other habits and you’re well on your way to 

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Take these up long term and the benefits could 

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Nutrition = eat the rainbow 

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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 

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Taurus 

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We know the 

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• Obtain two or three different quotes and think 

about choosing a local supplier who would be able 

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a price over the phone and you should NEVER feel 

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• All stairlifts are fitted to the stairs rather than the 

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Detective Chief Inspector Les Charlton is 

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Group directory 

If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know 

about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity 

groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon 

monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Contact via the 

Facebook group: Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group 

Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following 

the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. 

For more info visit: www.achingarms.co.uk 

Al_Anon - a family group who meet twice weekly to give 

support to family & friends who have or are living with 

the stress of alcoholics. The 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 - meet at St 

Mary’s Church, Wollaton Park, NG8 1AF. 2pm-4pm. To 

find out more & book your place - 0203 781 7120, info@ 

arthritisaction.org.uk or www.arthritisaction.org.uk 

Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - 

Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting 

for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends 

and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm 

- 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory 

Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 

5757 1pm - 4pm 

bipolar lift - making a positive difference to the lives of 

bipolar disorder sufferers, their friends & families. 1-2-1 & 

group sessions. For more info call Nahida: 07534 138512 or 

email: support@bipolarlift.org or www.bipolarlift.org 

Breathe Easy Gedling - a support network for people 

with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. 

We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at the 

Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP 

carlton food bank - open every Tues & Fri - 12-2.45pm 

at Carlton Methodist Church, 88 Carlton Hill, NG4 1EE. 

Cutting Back - self-help group for women who self-harm. 

Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more info call 07930 

713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk 

cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/ 

or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across 

Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from 

their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https:// 

centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this. 

Connecting Families - for family matters. 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 Sun afternoon tea parties. Please 

contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: 

tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. 

Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also 

one to one meetings available (limited spaces). To find out 

more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 

083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com 

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a reg. 

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 


faith in families - For more info on adoption please visit 

www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 

First steps - eating disorders in student 

services (ediss) - providing support to students, staff 

& alumni at both University of Nottingham & Nottingham 

Trent University struggling with their relationship with food 

& associated mental health difficulties. For further info 

contact: info@firststepsed.co.uk, to make a referral visit: 

www.firststepsed.co.uk 

Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people 

into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers 

to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. 

confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or 

email: eve@frameworkha.org 

Free Drop in Cafe - stop the isolation, start the 

conversation. Feeling lonely or isolated, that no one 

understands what you’re going through or would you just 

like to sit down with a cup of tea or coffee and a chat? Come 

and join us on the first Fri monthly: 9.30am to 11.30am. At 

Our Lady & St Edward’s Church, The Old Friary, Gordon Rd, 

Thorneywood, Nottingham, NG3 2LG. All are welcome. 

FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton 

every Tues: 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family 

resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential 

free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: 

lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk 

friends for life deep (nottm) - self help group for 

people living with dementia. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly, 

10.30am-12.30pm at Westdale Lane Baptist Church, 

Mapperley. For more info contact Cynthia on 07807 446602 

or cynthia16@virginmedia.com 

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. Also groups in Clifton 

and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 

0115 883 4733 

Loss of someone to suicide? - loss is a self help 

support group for those who have experienced the suicide of 

a family member or someone close. For more info call 0115 

911 1661 (Mon - Fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk 

money sorted in d2n2- free support for those 

struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@ 

moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org 

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. 

MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in 

meeting, 2nd Wed every month at Brookfields Garden 

Centre, Mapperley Plains: 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet in the rear of 

the cafe. An informal event with a friendly group of people 

affected by MS inc. carers & family. No charge, no need to 

book. Just turn up or call Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582 

Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together 

with their carers, welcome. Meet 2nd Wed monthly, 1pm- 

3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off 

Mansfield Rd), Sherwood. For more info call Pauline: 01332 

810366 or Alan: 01159 262232 

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 meshnottingham@gmail.com 

Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge 

to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For 

a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit 

people in their homes offering companionship and support 

tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 

8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www. 

mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information. 

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 


Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - 

affected by Prostate Cancer & would like to talk to others in 

a similar situation? you are welcome to join our group. Meet 

at Nottingham City Hospital between 7 & 9pm 2nd Thurs 

monthly. Partners welcome. For further info call Self Help 

Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk 

Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help 

Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For 

more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368 

Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone 

affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like 

to meet with other women and men 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 Counselling Service - providing high 

quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16+ in the 

Notts area. Accredited services include individual, couples 

& employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 

0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre. 

org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. 

Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. 

Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & 

Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a 

self help group for people with these medical conditions. For 

more info visit: www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk 

Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal 

Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely 

with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We 

also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, 

clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed 

events. For more info or support call 07942 678692. 

Nottingham Self Help Group for People who 

Stammer - meet alternate Tues at Sherwood Community 

Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177. 

Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf 

social group every Monday 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes 

on Tues (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/ 

hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 0516, 

text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk 

Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group 

- support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. 

Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting 

with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Sat at Southwell. Email: 

overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 

01636 812399 

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 

Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support 

group, meet 3rd Wed monthly (except Jan & June) at St 

Judes Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE). 

Friendly, informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. We 

hope to offer something for everyone! To find out more email: 

puk.nottingham@gmail.com or call 07436 905529 

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. 

SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control 

over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led 

meetings are held in Not’m on Thurs evenings & Sat 

mornings. For meeting details visit www.smartrecovery.org. 

uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 

911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: 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 - a support group reaching out to 

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 

West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis 

- monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We 

support people with any types of arthritis. Guest speakers. 

We also organise day trips twice a year & join together for 

Xmas lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or 

lorrainesalt81@gmail.com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257 


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Stoke Bardolph and Woodthorpe.” 

If you would like to contact Tom about any issue, 

please e-mail him at: 

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28A High Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7DZ. 

Tom holds regular surgeries around Gedling. 

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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! 

Iona School Toddler Group - a gentle & supportive 

session for parents/carers & their little ones. Tues & Wed 

9.30am - 11.30am (term time) at Iona School, 310 Sneinton 

Dale. Call 0115 941 5295 or theionaschool.org.uk. 

If you run a group or club for kids, this is the page for 

you. Free listing for not-for-profit/charity.Other groups 

pay just £7.50+vat per edition (150 characters). Call 0115 

9269777 or email:ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

1ST GEDLING SCOUTS - Our mixed sections meet on 

Willow Lane as follows: Mon - Scouts (10.5yrs-14 yrs) 7pm 

- 8.30pm. Wed - Cubs (8yrs-10.5yrs) 6.30pm - 8pm.Thurs- 

Beavers (6yrs-8yrs) 6pm-7pm.Fri 7pm-9.30pm Gemini 

Explorers in partnership with the group (14yrs-18yrs). Please 

contact gedlingscouts@gmail.com 

4th Nottingham Girls’ Brigade - every Fri (term time) 

6pm-9.15pm (varying times for different ages). Open to all 

girls Foundation 2 to 18+. At Westdale Lane Baptist Church, 

NG3. Contact: 4thNottmgb@gmail.com or 07833 296442 

Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DX. 

Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs. Drill, flying, 

sports, adventure training, DofE, BTECs & more. Tel: 0115 

940 4308 

Army Cadets - challenge yourself & learn new skills: 

fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, 

BTEC, DofE & more. 12-18yrs. For more info: Armycadets. 

com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 

Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club – Sat: 5pm - 

6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For info call 

0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com 

Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket 

sessions for 7-11 yrs, along with hardball teams for 11-15yrs. 

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 

Mapperley Junior Netball Club - Are you in year 

7, 8 & 9 and love netball? New junior netball club. Mon 

5pm-5.50pm (yrs4-6), 6pm-6.50pm (yrs7-9), 7pm-8pm 

(yrs10-11) at Carlton Le Willows Academy, Wood Lane, 

NG4 4AA (Indoor). £2 per session. Coach led. Contact 

mapperleyjuniornetball@gmail.com 

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 & run? Then why not join our family triathlon club for 

adults & juniors 8yrs+. Based at Bingham, Harvey Hadden & 

Bestwood. For more info: hello@nottinghamtri.com 

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club – outdoor at 

Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 

8UN. Mondays & Fridays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, April - October. 

Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. 

Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham 

Youth Choir - choirs for 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues 

(term time) 6.15pm-7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm- 

9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more 

info: 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org 

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 

paviors girls rugby - teams for 11 - 18yrs. Beginners 

welcome. Training Wed evening & Sun afternoon. Call Jackie 

on 07557 123238 or email jacquelinefuller2014@gmail.com 

Tiny Talk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Classes 

- teach your baby how to communicate before they can talk 

and then help with their developing speech and language. 

Suitable from birth to 3.5 yrs. Enjoy a fun hour with your little 

one(s), learn a new skill, make new friends and eat chocolate 

biscuits! Call Claire: 07890 896889 or email: claireba@ 

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LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

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Volunteers are needed to help primary school 

children with their reading and communication 

skills. 

Volunteers read and play word games with selected 

children on a one-to-one basis away from the 

classroom, to give them confidence and help them 

enjoy reading and communicating. 

You need to be able to commit to visiting a local 

school on the same morning or afternoon each week 

(for at least a year). Your own transport would be an 

advantage but not essential. 

You don’t need any formal qualifications – training 

and ongoing support is provided. You should like 

children, enjoy reading, be patient, flexible and 

reliable. Volunteers will be vetted through the 

Disclosure and Barring Service. 

If you are interested in this rewarding and fun 

role, please visit our website for more information 

literacyvolunteers.org.uk or ring 0115 876 5474 or 

email: contact@literacyvolunteers.org.uk 

Choir member Magnus, sings NBC’s praises; 

“Nottingham Boys Choir is a fantastic place to learn 

to sing, to make friends and to have fun. 

I am 18 and later this year will be leaving NBC 

to take up a place at a university in London. No 

longer associating Wednesday evenings with choir 

rehearsals will be so strange; NBC has been a part 

of my life since I was 6 years old, and I will miss so 

many things about it. 

The annual pantomime trips (tickets funded by a 

generous benefactor), football kick-abouts in the 

local park, outings to trampoline centres and laser 

tag, have all been great fun and I have loved being 

part of a ‘club’ with other boys. But the singing is the 

thing I will miss the most. 

At NBC we sing everything from pop songs to 8-part 

15th century madrigals, exploring folk, classical, and 

other genres along the way. Our musical director, 

Matthew Burton, is so enthusiastic and he is an 

amazing singer too; his vocal range is phenomenal – 

he can demonstrate the treble parts, and power out 

the bass notes comfortably too! 

It’s going to be a sad day for me when I perform in 

my final concert with NBC, but I know the Choir will 

continue to thrive, and I look forward to attending 

NBC concerts in the future. New members are 

always welcome, and I promise you, it’s brilliant!” 

For more information contact Anne Brechin (NBC 

chair): nottinghamboyschoir@gmail.com 

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GEDLING and carlton libraries 

by Inspire Culture 

summer term in libraries across Nottinghamshire. 

Maybe you tried to learn a new language, skill or 

craft online during lockdown but didn’t pursue it any 

further. 

Why not join one our local classes with the support a 

friendly qualified tutor and improve your skills with a 

group of like-minded people? 

Gedling Library - 

Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30, Thursday 1.00 - 5.00 

Saturday 9.30 – 1.00 

The computers are also available again for public 

use. 

Dates for your Diary 

28th May – 4th June – Drop In Craft Event for 

children celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 

We are still running our Home Delivery service so if 

you know anyone who is not able to come into the 

library please contact Ask Inspire on 01623 677200 

or see our website for more information on this 

service. 

If you would prefer to access our services online 

please visit inspireculture.org.uk/whatson 

where you can find e-Books, e-Magazines and 

e-Newspapers free of charge along with a whole 

Virtual World of relevant resources, websites and 

online experiences. 

Summer courses booking now! 

Now that Spring is firmly with us and Summer just 

around the corner, Inspire learning are launching 

a new range of free and low-cost courses for the 

For families with babies there are a range of Early 

Years courses held in Gedling Library. These include 

Makaton sign language and music making. A great 

way to learn new skills and enjoy time with other 

parents and carers. 

Arnold library is hosting a range of health, wellbeing 

and creative classes, plus the ever-popular 

beginners IT and creative writing classes. New for 

the summer are 101 Ways to Get Your Child Active 

and Healthy Eating - Reducing the Risk of Type 2 

Diabetes. 

Carlton Hill Library - 

Monday 2.00 – 5.00, Wednesday 9.00 - 1.00 

Friday 9.00 – 1.00, Saturday 9.00 – 1.00 

Carlton Library 

Monday 9.30 – 7.00, Tuesday 9.30 - 6.00, 

Thursday 9.30 - 7.00, Saturday 9.30 – 1.00 

Rhyme Times are now running at Carlton Library, 

every Tuesday 10.00 – 10.30, free to attend and no 

need to book including during the school holidays. 

Keep checking our website inspireculture.org.uk/whatson for any new events which are added. 

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Community Diary 

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not 

list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing 

is free. All other groups pay just £7.50+vat (under 150 characters) 

per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or 

email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides 

opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+, meet at Age UK 

Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. 

every 2 months for networking and social activities. For 

further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts. 

org.uk 

Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older 

gay and bi-men. Offers a range of social activities, walks, 

etc. Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare 

St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For 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 Local History Group - all new visitors or 

members welcome. We meet 3rd Tues monthly with a break 

in July, August & December. Meetings at Arnold Methodist 

Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, NG5 7EL. Details: www.arnoldhistory-group.org. 

Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115 

920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB 

Arnold Arts Society - Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond 

Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tues/Thurs mornings 

and Wed evenings. For more info visit: www.art4arnold.com. 

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 visit: www. 

arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.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. 

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 

calverton & gedling art society - meet at the Church 

Hall, Dales United Reformed Church, junc. of Parkdale & 

Eastdale Rds, Bakersfield, NG3 7GL, Mondays 9.30am- 

12.30pm. All enquiries call K.B Clarkson: 0115 987 5605 

carlton rotary club - meet weekly on Thurs 

evenings either at Mapperley Golf Club in person, or on 

Zoom. Visitors/new members welcome. For more info 

about our community work, fundraising & social activities: 

carltonrotary.co.uk or email: carltonrotary@gmail.com 

carlton conway senior citizens bowls club - new 

members welcome. Friendly matches, no competitions. Lots 

of laughs & plenty of tea & cakes. For more details cal Kate 

on 07980 777798 

carlton & gedling u3a - a friendly group for the semi 

& retired. Meet monthly on the 3rd Thurs at 10am, Richard 

Herrod Centre. Tel: 07787 427200 

breakfast Morning - every Tues - 10am til 12pm. 

Anyone welcome. New Testament Church of God, 173-175 

Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. 

City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men over 65, 

meet at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, 

Notts on 3rd Wed monthly: 10am for 10.30am. Interesting 

talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or 

call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com 

Daybrook Bowls Club - friendly club, 4 league teams 

together with social bowling. Functions throughout the year. 

New members welcome. Green: Sir John Robinson Way, 

Daybrook (behind Sainsbury’s car park). Contact 0115 926 

2705 or 0115 920 0206 

Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, 

Station Road. Further info: 0115 844 7167 


Ellenismos Greek Dancing – Mon: 8pm-9.30pm at 

St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members 

welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: 

m.beedham@ntlworld.com 

Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 

2nd Wed monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 

2AB. For more info: 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 

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 The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For 

info call Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com 

Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community 

group for all interested in supporting the park. For more 

details check: www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ 

ntlworld.com. 

Friends of gedling Country Park - a community 

group that encourages everyone who is interested in 

supporting the park & activities on it. For more info visit: 

www.gedlingcountrypark.org.uk; Facebook: https://www. 

facebook.com/groups/FriendsofGCP/?ref=bookmarks or 

mail: fgcpchair@gmail.com 

Foxhill Evangelical Church Coffee & Cake - every 

Wed 10.30am til noon. Call in for a coffee, cake and chat? 

Friends of Woodthorpe Grange Park - welcome 

anyone with a genuine interest in this local park visit: www. 

woodthorpefriends.co.uk also on FB & Twitter or call: 0115 

9522669 

Gedling Climate Change Group - we are a group 

who want to make a change! We organise events, share 

resources & meet regularly to inform, explain & campaign 

about climate change. To get in touch please email: 

gedlingccg@gmail.com or join our FB online community. 

gedling ramblers - we walk Thurs mornings for about 5 

miles & most Sundays between 7 & 12 miles. For more info 

call Martin on 07976 559609 or www.gedlingramblers.org.uk 

Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. 

Mon 8pm, Queen’s Walk Comm. Centre, Nott’m, NG2 2DF. 

Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our 

aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: 

07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@ 

gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk 

Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At 

Mapperley Community Centre every Tues 10.30am. For 

more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403 

Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month 

in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day 

trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by 

calling 0115 844 0011. 

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 

Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Light 

exercise (chair exercise) £3 inc. tea, biscuits & freshly 

prepared meal. Every Wed 11am-2pm. St Marks Church Hall, 

De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel: Surjitsingh on 0115 958 

3244 for more info. 

Mapperley Artists - meet at Haywood Rd Community 

Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Thursday 1.30pm. Call Teresa 

Morris on 07969 420417. 

Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club - meet Wed @ 

6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more info call Peter 

Radford on 0115 966 3385 

Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 40+ 

who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday 

throughout the year in Derbyshire, Notts & Leicestershire. 

Own transport essential. www.walkwithmakingtracks.org. 

uk. New members welcome. 

Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men 

aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn 

new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the 

project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, 

Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Les on 07872 

839570 or email: les.taylor@ageuknotts.org.uk 

a morris dancer? me? - TRY IT! Female team. Sundays. 

Bilborough, NG8, but UK-wide performances. For more 

details: www.mortimers-morris.org.uk & Facebook. 

Nottingham Secular Society - meets last Tues 

monthly at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For 

details visit: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk 


netherfield & district wi - welcomes new members. 

Meetings take place on 3rd Wednesday monthly, 7pm-9pm 

at Netherfield Primary School, Chandos St, Netherfield. For 

more details email: netherfieldwi@gmail.com or call Lyn 

Rosam: 07914 848 220 or Claire Taylor: 0115 911 2827. 

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 Flower Club - welcomes new members 

for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at St Michael & 

All Saints Church Hall, Bramcote, NG9 3HD. For details 

nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk, Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 

928 5117 

Notts Fuchsia Society - meet at Wollaton Park Comm. 

Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th 

Tues monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demos. All 

welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. 

Nova - new friends for senior single people. Meeting at 

the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, 2nd 

& 4th Friday monthly from 8pm. See our news & events 

programme at www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 

07973 872213 for more info. 

Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet 

every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park 

Comm. Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent speaker 

programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: 

www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 

Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For 

info and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal 

issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us 

on 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@ 

nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 

Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm 

at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot 

Lane, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. 

No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 

967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk 

The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club 

- meets fortnightly, Sat 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. 

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 Mechanics Bridge Club - meets every 

Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood 

St at 6.30pm. If you like Bridge we would love to hear 

from you. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/ 

nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960 

7342 or email: davidunderwood1@sky.com 

The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, 

NG1 4EZ. Your friendly social centre, is now OPEN again 

and ready to welcome members and visitors back to enjoy 

our activities. These will be gradually resumed in a safe 

environment where you can relax with your friends. More 

information on: 0115 9145838 or 0115 9523048. 

Nottingham 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 Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st 

Mon monthly at 7.30pm. Come along & listen to an evening 

of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the 

Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30ish - Want to meet 

people? Try new activities & help in your local community, 

nationally & internationally by volunteering & fundraising? 

Meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly. 

www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. 

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: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham. 

group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 

Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent 

Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park 

Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm 

finish 9.30pm. All welcome. Further details please call 

013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk 

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mon 8.30pm 

at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no 

playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 

07717 058856 for more info. 


nottingham women’s centre - learning courses, 

events, wellbeing, space to meet and support available for 

every single woman across Nottinghamshire - in-person 

or online. Nottingham Women’s Centre, 30 Chaucer Street, 

NG1 5LP. E: reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com 

T: 0115 9411475 

Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new 

members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the 

Peak District, but other areas too. Walks to suit all abilities. 

For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our 

website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.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 

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. 

07971 536761. Nottinghampetanque.weebly.com 

Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th 

Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We 

welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or 

unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information 

email: info@nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk 

Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite 

new members to local weekday or weekend walks further 

afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: 

margnewell11@virginmedia.com 

Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get 

out & meet people in a friendly atmosphere? We meet on the 

first Fri monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North 

Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen: 01476 

979572 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. 

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 

Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. For 

more info email: membership@nottinghack.org.uk or visit: 

www.nottinghack.org.uk 

Notts footpaths preservation society - guided 

walks every other Tues:10.30am. About 8 miles. Non-members 

welcome. Call Martyn: 07749 848111 or nottsfps.org.uk 

Phoenix boxing club - Burton Road Community Centre. 

Mon & Weds 6-8.30pm Juniors & school boys. Tues & Thurs 

6-7pm beginners, 7-9pm youths & seniors. Sun 6-8pm open 

to all. For more info call Dale 07715 351901. 

pianist - retired male amateur pianist looking for 

opportunities to support a choir or choral group. Grade 8 

ABRSM piano . Easy going but dedicated. If I can assist 

please contact me: bobplayskeyboards@yahoo.com or 

07970674930 (email preferred). 

Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley 

- Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and 

join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks 

then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. 

At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: 

Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome. 

Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group 

- meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the 

Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 960 6570 after 7pm 

for info. New members welcome. 

Seated Yoga Class - Thurs 2-3pm at The CORE Centre, 

17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New members very 

welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up! 

Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues 

morning 7 - 8.30am (except after Xmas day & Easter) at The 

Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Rd, NG5 2EF. For more 

info call 07894 412 281 or john.brayhome@ntlworld.com. 

Roundabout Club (nottingham) - for mature 

business/professional, single, separated, divorced & 

widowed. Exciting programme, speakers, dancing, theatre, 

holidays, walks/badminton. Join us, make friends & enjoy life 

more! Every Monday 7.30pm at Oakleigh Lodge Social Club, 

1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. Tel. Judy 01623 794771 or www. 

nottinghamroundaboutclub.co.uk 

Soroptimist International - a group of women who 

meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly. Meetings may be in the 

John Robinson room on Nottingham University main campus 

or online on Zoom. Check on our website for latest meetings. 

Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy 

being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one 

life we know we have? Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly 

-11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Not’ham. 

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 


Together@ARNOLD - friendship group for over 60’s. 

Looking to meet new friends & join in new & varied activities? 

Join us for a chance to chat, chill, have a laugh together & 

enjoy a 2 course lunch. We meet Mon & Thurs: 10am-3pm at 

Eagles Nest Comm. Centre, Gedling Rd, NG5 6NZ. For more 

info contact Kim on 07982 422392. 

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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. 

Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for 

all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane 

Park (behind Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses 

if you are new to running as well as walking group. See 

website for details: ww.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk 

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/ 

WollatonHistorical 

Widely considered one of the most charismatic 

performers on stage, Steve Harley continues to 

play to sold-out venues across the UK and Europe. 

On May 7th Steve will be playing Nottingham’s Albert 

Hall with his Acoustic Band. Steve has been playing 

live shows around the world for over 45 years and 

the thrill of another night in another place to another 

audience has not dimmed at all. 

For Steve, life on the road is more than just a job: it is 

almost his life’s blood. 

“We have real adventures on tour, “says Steve. “I’ve 

seen the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun and 

dozens of wonderful galleries, museums and great 

cities, all on my down-time. I have a great life as a 

Wandering Minstrel!” 

The acoustic sets for 2022 will include songs from 

the new CD, plus a selection from the vast and 

eclectic Harley Songbook. Mr Soft, Judy Teen, 

Sebastian and the legendary Make Me Smile will all 

be re-produced in the unique acoustic style. 

Join the Rainbows 

Business Club 

Show your support and brighten short lives 

from just £1 a day. 

To join visit rainbows.co.uk/businessclub 

or contact our Corporate Team at 

corporateteam@rainbows.co.uk 

rainbows.co.uk 

Rainbows is registered as Cope Children’s Trust in England and Wales. Registered Charity No. 1014051. 

Registered Office: Lark Rise, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 2HS. 

Rod Stewart, who covered Steve’s song “A Friend 

For Life”, describes him as “One of the finest lyricists 

Britain has produced.” 

The Albert Hall was built at the turn of the century 

and designed in the style of an Edwardian music hall. 

It is renowned for generating a great atmosphere 

and giving the audience a really intimate experience. 

For tickets visit: thegigcartel.com 


artspeak - arts & cultural 

activities for the over 60’s 

by ArtSpeak 

ArtSpeak is 

a Big Lottery 

funded project 

in and around 

Nottingham for 

people aged 60 

and above. We 

organise and 

run a varied 

programme of arts and cultural activities providing 

opportunities to explore, learn and discover new 

skills and interests, meet like-minded people and 

socialise. 

We run workshops covering many art forms 

including photography, life drawing, painting, craft 

and mixed media. We also have a programme of 

performance arts including monthly music improv 

evenings, a theatre group and dance company. We 

work in partnership with local arts venues to provide 

insightful walkthroughs of their latest exhibitions, 

sparking conversations around art, artists and the 

broader cultural offer in the City. We have an outdoor 

walks programme, ArtSpeak Ambles with themes of 

history, nature, and mindfulness, and organise group 

visits to venues further afield to inspire and expand 

our arts offer. 

Some of our activities are free and when we do 

charge the fee is subsidised. Becoming an ArtSpeak 

member is free and once you’ve signed up, you’ll 

receive discounted rates, and get instant programme 

announcements and updates via email. 

A lot of our activities take place at our Centre, 25 

Prospect Street, Radford. We link into other events 

across Nottingham, and attend things as a group 

to introduce members to new experiences. For full 

details about the work we do and for information 

about our programme visit artspeak.org.uk or get in 

touch with us at artspeak@radfordcaregroup.org.uk 

or call 0115 978 6133 / 07579067442. 

free swimming sessions 

announced for gedling 

residents 

by Gedling Borough Council 

A new swimming scheme has been launched by 

Gedling Borough Council to help people in the 

borough to be more active and enjoy swimming. 

The Swimming Passport scheme is open to Gedling 

residents aged under 16 and over 65. These age 

groups are able to swim at dedicated weekly sessions 

for free at Arnold, Calverton and Carlton Forum 

leisure centres. 

The Swimming Passport scheme was developed as 

part of the Gedling Borough Council’s priorities to 

improve the health and well-being of residents, as 

well as reduce health inequalities across the borough. 

Swimming has many physical and mental health 

benefits as well as being a vitally important life skill. 

Gedling Leisure centres have a 25 metre pool at both 

Arnold and Carlton Forum leisure centres, and an 18 

metre pool at Calverton leisure centre for swimmers 

to enjoy. 

One of the residents who will benefit from the new 

scheme is 91 year old swimmer, Arthur Beal (pictured 

above) who regularly attends Arnold Leisure Centre. 

Arthur will be saving around £120 per year if he 

attends the sessions created for the new scheme. 

Eligible residents will need a valid Gedling Leisure 

card to take part. Places on these sessions are 

limited so booking in advance is recommended and 

can be done online at gedling.gov.uk/swimmingpassports 

or by contacting the Arnold, Calverton or 

Carlton Forum leisure centres directly. 


YOUNG PEOPLE’S CARE SERVICE 

URGENTLY NEEDS CREATIVE 

PEOPLE TO JOIN THEIR TEAM 

by FTM Dance 

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/ 


call for entries: the harley 

open exhibition 2022 

by The Harley Gallery 

Artists are being invited to submit their work for 

the opportunity to be shown in the award-winning 

Harley Gallery, in Nottinghamshire. 

The Harley Open Exhibition is a biennial competition 

which attracts an impressive range of artists. 

Previous exhibitions have include work by well 

known names such as Olivier Leger, Chris Eckersley, 

Susan Isaac and Joanna Whittle - but entries are not 

restricted to established artists. 

Anyone can enter their work for consideration for 

the exhibition, whether you are professional or a 

hobbyist, experienced or just starting to make art, 

The Harley Gallery would love to see your work. 

The only restrictions are that artists should be from 

within 100 miles of the Gallery, and entries must be 

original, wall based art, made in the last 2 years. 

This year, the Gallery expects to show around 150 

artworks in the exhibition, and as an added bonus 

there are prizes which include a top prize of £2,000. 

Entries to the Open Exhibition can be submitted 

until 8 July on The Harley Gallery website, with a 

further ‘real-life’ round of judging taking place in 

early August. Entries cost £10 each, and artists can 

submit up to two artworks. 

The Harley Open Exhibition will be on show between 

6 August and 23 October. The Gallery is open 

Tuesday – Sunday, with free admission with free 

parking. 


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. Contact: Colin Pursglove on 01159 794842 

or visit: bestwoodmvc.org.uk 

bingham & district choral society - 50th Jubilee 

Concert Sat 18 June at St Mary Magdalene Church, 

Newark, 12 noon. 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. 

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 - welcomes 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). Spring 

Celebration, May 14, St Judes Church, Woodborough Rd. 

Tickets £10 from St Judes or 07875 099941. 

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. 

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - every Wed @ the 

Gladstone, Loscoe Rd, Carrington NG5 2AW. 8 for 8.30pm. 

Contact m.smalley@ntlworld.com 

Gem Connection Ladies harmony Chorus - rehearse 

at the Kirk Hallam Social Bar, Dallimore Rd, Kirk Hallam, DE7 

4GZ. We are busy preparing for our Be A Gem For A Day on 

Sun June 12, 10-4pm. FREE event, open to ladies from 13+. 

To register call Maralyn: 01332 761394 or 07917 312281. For 

more info: gemconnection.org 

grand central chorus - 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. Info: Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or 

wakefield337@btinternet.com. 

Just Sing! woodborough community choir - Ladies 

only, sorry gents...7.30-9pm. Tues evenings. Woodborough 

Village Hall, Lingwood Lane, NG14 6DX. cate@musicbeats. 

uk or 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. 

LACE CITY CHORUS - ladies Barbershop group. Meet 

Wednesday’s 7.15pm at Calverton. New members welcome. 

For further information, visit website www.lacecitychorus. 

org or email info@lacecitychorus.org. 

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 - Tues 7.30pm-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 

TODAY! Mixed choir, weekly sessions (term time) in 

Rainworth, Beeston, Southwell, Newark & West Bridgford. 

New members always welcome, no need to audition or read 

music, we’re all about singing for fun. Sign up for your FREE 

taster session today via our website www.rockchoir.com 

Hope to see you at Rock Choir soon. 

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 

PITCH & MIX - mixed voice Barbershop/Acappella 

group with wide ranging repertoire. Meet alternate 

Mondays 7.30pm in Carlton vicinity. For further info: 

pm.membership@pitchandmix.com 

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 & we sing for fun. 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 - meet Sat mornings; 9.30am-12.00 @ 

Nottingham Masonic Hall, Goldsmith St. No auditions, no need 

to read music, just enjoy singing. Come along & give us a try. 

Visit: thesaturdaysingers.com or call 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: 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: 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. Visit: totallyvocally.com 

Trent Valley Singers - a friendly, fun, mixed voice choir. 

We sing a variety of music. No auditions. If you enjoy singing, 

come along & give us a try. Meet Thurs: 2pm-4pm in Burton 

Joyce Village Hall. For more info: Tina- 07742670732 or 

tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or Heather on 0115 8440872 

Woodthorpe Singers - rehearsals commence 9 May at 

St Marks Church every Mon, from 7.30pm working towards 

our Summer concert (Sat 16 July). A warm welcome awaits. 

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-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 

The year seems to 

be flying by. How 

can we be heading 

toward the longest 

day already? Here’s 

my pick of what’s on 

in and around Notts 

during May and June. 

Dare you enter the deep forest 

at Rufford Abbey Country 

Park where bears, snakes and 

tigers roam? Enjoy an immersive 

adaptation of The Jungle 

Book (1-5 June). A journey 

of dance, puppetry, music and 

comedy - featuring professional 

performers, fantastic costumes 

and beautiful scenery. 

A fantastic season of open-air 

theatre performances awaits this 

summer. Newstead Abbey plays 

host to Awful Auntie, Pride & 

Prejudice, Twelfth Night, Much 

Ado About Murder, Jane Eyre 

and Peter Pan (11 June - 4 

Sept), while Wollaton welcomes 

The Gunpowder Plot, As You 

Like It, Awful Auntie, Romeo 

& Juliet, Cinderella and A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream (16 

June - 1 Sept). 

There’s plenty to see and do 

at Belvoir Castle too over the 

coming weeks. First up, their 

very own Vintage Weekend is 

back for its second year running 

(28/ 29 May). Swing bands, jazz 

singers, re-enactors, living history 

encampments and classic cars 

will be taking over the Castle’s 

cannonade and front lawn for 

a weekend of entertainment 

suitable for all the family! 

‘Belvoir Revisited’ is getting a 

sci-fi fantasy twist as the famous 

Regency Castle prepares for 

the Ministry of Steampunk 

takeover! (25/26 June) Escape 

to an alternate futuristic 

reality powered by steam and 

adventure! 

For more fashion of the future, 

Fashanne returns to St Mary’s 

Church (5 May) in Nottingham 

city centre. This annual event 

celebrates the talent of the final 

year fashion/textile students from 

universities in the East Midlands 

and beyond. Set up by BBC 

presenter and journalist Anne 

Davies in 2016, this year marks 

a return to a live event after two 

years online due to Covid and 

this year’s event is set to be the 

most exciting yet! 

Green’s Windmill takes part 

in National Mills Weekend (7 

May), the annual festival of the 

UK’s milling heritage, celebrate 

by visiting Nottingham’s famous 

working windmill. Climb the mill 

to see the breath-taking views 

and discover how the staff at the 

windmill turn grain into flour. 

Fans of history can enjoy a 

fascinating day out at Britain’s 

finest Victorian waterworks 

by visiting a Steaming Day at 

Papplewick Pumping Station 

(1-2 May/4-5 June). You can 

learn even more about the 

pumping station at a talk at 

Arnold Methodist Church 

(17 May). Now protected as a 

Scheduled Ancient Monument, 

the highest preservation order 

that can be bestowed upon a site 

in England, this beautiful place 

was designed in the early 1880s 

to pump millions of gallons of 

clean fresh water daily to the 

rapidly increasing population of 

industrial Nottingham. 

At Bromley Library House, 

learn all about the early infamous

modern European witch-hunts 

(14 May). This presentation, 

based on current PhD research, 

compares ideas about the crime 

of witchcraft in early modern 

German and English media. 

Historian and author Dr John 

Woolf explores the history of the 

Victorian sideshow entertainment 

at the Theatre Royal (14 June), 

through the stories of the ‘freak 

performers’ who graced the 

boards of this popular form of 

entertainment. 

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). 

Friday 3 June some of the 

nation’s much loved and 

established live acts alongside 

some of the hottest bands to 

emerge over the last year will 

perform at Meadowlands at 

the Trent Embankment, and 

Detonate (4 June) brings 

Nottingham together again for a 

massive party, set amongst the 

woodland, lakes and clearings of 

Colwick Country Park. Expect 

floating stages and woodland 

hideaways, global street food, 

cocktails, boat parties, fireworks, 

VIP Island, live street art and more! 

Get LOST IN MUSIC! (13 May) 

at the Motorpoint Arena 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. Another 

highlight on 29 June is Frankie 

Valli and The Four Seasons. To 

date, they have sold over 175 

million records worldwide and 

defined the sound of an era with 

classic hits like Can’t Take My 

Eyes Off You. 

Over at Peggy’s Skylight, Jim 

McAllister brings the charm and 

charisma of Sinatra (22 May) 

then the Matt Ratcliffe Trio plays 

the Beatles Songbook (26 May). 

The People’s Theatre Company 

presents David Essex’s All 

the Fun of the Fair at the 

Nottingham Arts Theatre 

(25-28 May). Set in a 1970’s 

travelling fair, Levi Lee, the 

recently widowed proprietor, is 

struggling to keep his fair afloat. 

Songs include all the David Essex 

classics. 

Over at the Royal Concert 

Hall, Barry Steele is back in the 

West End production of The 

Roy Orbison Story (8 June). 

Legendary six-time Grammy 

Award-winning recording artist 

Dionne Warwick brings her ‘One 

Last Time’ Farewell Tour (21 

June). Next door at the Theatre 

Royal Derren Brown returns to 

the stage (14-18 June) with his 

brand-new live show, Showman. 

The content of the show remains 

a closely guarded secret, but if 

you’ve seen him before, you know 

you’re in for a powerhouse treat! 

Writer, poet ,TV and film producer 

and Nottingham lad Henry 

Normal visits Djanogly Theatre 

(12 May), for an evening of pure 

escapism.

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