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Children at Hillside Primary and Nursery School Literacy Volunteers in Hucknall have been raising money for a defibrillator to be located on the school gates following their work on a ‘Healthy Hearts’ topic. Their ‘Healthy Hearts’ topic looked at the form and function of hearts and how to keep them healthy and as part of their work, children also held a virtual meeting with a gentleman who suffers from a heart Registered Charity No. 1167357 Literacy Volunteers condition to learn more. Charged with the planning and fundraising were Volunteers are needed to help primary school Hillside Primary and Nursery School’s Year 6 children, children with their reading and communication who organised a series of events to raise the £1000 skills. necessary for the lifesaving kit. Volunteers read and play word games with selected Now the school says its running total for the children on a one-to-one basis away from the fundraising has doubled the original target and is classroom, to give them confidence and help them currently at £2300 allowing children to fund a second enjoy reading and communicating. Volunteers need defibrillator to serve the Hucknall community. On to be able to commit to visiting a local school on hearing about children’s efforts, Nottinghamshire the same morning or afternoon each week (for at Fire and Rescue Service donated a defibrillator case least a year) and their own transport would be an to the school. advantage but is not essential. They do not need any formal qualifications – training and ongoing support Pupil Lewis Boothby (Yr6) said, “We have planned a is provided. Volunteers should like children, enjoy few events including a whole school fun day where reading, be patient, flexible and reliable. Volunteers you pay £1 to wear the clothes you want, and also an will be vetted through the Disclosure and Barring obstacle course for everyone to have a go at.” Service. Hillside Primary & Nursery School have set up If you are interested in this rewarding and fun role, a Just Giving page at: https://justgiving.com/ please visit their website for more information www. crowdfunding/hillsideyear6 for anyone wishing to literacyvolunteers.org.uk or ring 0115 876 5474 or contribute to the effort. email [email protected].

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As I write, we are a few weeks past Freedom Day and the easing of many restrictions which have dominated life over the past eighteen months or so. Employers are now able to dictate that staff should return to their places of work as WFH is no longer the requirement. However, research has shown that almost 75% of workers would like the flexibility of remote working to continue in some format. Many are anxious about the return to work and if employers aren’t sensitive to this shift then it could adversely affect staff engagement, wellbeing, recruitment and retention. Earlier this year we celebrated 15 years in Worryingly nearly a quarter of SME owners responding to a survey revealed that they would not be consulting business with a massive 15 prize competition. with their employees on their return to the workplace From chocolates to picnic baskets, vouchers policies. to flowers there were some great prizes and we would like to thank all our lovely sponsors for their I have advocated in my articles many times for better mental health support for staff. Coronaphobia* has generous donations. taken many different forms during the pandemic We also had a very generous competition to win therefore any steps to relieve anxiety in people returning to work must be a big consideration. Even smaller tickets to the Notts Maze and outdoor cinema companies with limited resources can access free tickets. guidance online with helping employees cope with Thank you to those of you that entered these great changes. MIND the mental health charity has a number of free Wellness Action Plans. competitions, and the winners are: As life becomes busier again it’s imperative that Notts Maize Maze Family Ticket communication is maintained in order to make the transition back to normality easier. Speak to your line Despoina, S Needham, S Ellis, K Walsh, P Biggs, C manager about your fears and concerns and if you are Dawson, K Jones, E Hardman, P Lacey & J Bird a business owner LISTEN. When the pressure is on to increase revenue after the pandemic has eased it would Outdoor Sunset Cinema Family Ticket be business suicide not to listen to the workers who are T Sansom, D White, P Lacey & J Yeomans needed to reach those targets. 15 Prizes for 15 Readers *Coronaphobia has been defined as “an excessive triggered response of fear of contracting the virus C Mayfield, S Ellis, L Houghton, L Woodhouse, J causing COVID-19, leading to accompanied excessive Pring, S Dang, J Charlesworth, H Butler, C Andrews, concern over physiological symptoms, significant stress about personal and occupational loss, increased C Murphey, M Wrightson, L Thompson, G Wilson, B reassurance and safety seeking behaviours, and Romaniw & G Holman avoidance of public places and situations, causing We would like to thank B2B Events for the maze and marked impairment in daily life functioning.” cinema tickets. MIND are online at www. mind.org.uk or call 0300 123 3393 Every month we run at least two competitions with great prizes but you need to be in it to win it, so get entering!!!

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34 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for people with dementia, their carers, family support group for those who have experienced the suicide of & friends. Meet on 3rd Mon monthly from 1.30pm-3.30pm at a family member or someone close. For more info call 0115 Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby- 911 1661 (Mon - Fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For Marie Curie Helper Service - provided FREE of charge more info call Joan: 0776 3519196 to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people people in their homes offering companionship and support into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. 8730 or email: [email protected] Visit www. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info. email: [email protected] My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, every Tues: 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: info call 0115 9706 806 or email: [email protected]. [email protected] ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia - Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers. 025780. For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/ Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@ Gingerbread - friendship group for single parent families gmail.com from all walks of life, bringing up children on your own & kids are always welcome! Join Gingerbread for free at www.gingerbread. Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries org.uk/membership and contact the Hucknall group at - please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for www.facebook.com/groups/hucknallgingerbread; email - an appt or email: [email protected]. Surgery [email protected]; or text 07950 780577. 2nd Sat monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN. Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham Mansfield & Ashfield Carers Support Group - group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL meet 2nd Wed monthly, 2pm - 4pm at St Peter’s Centre, at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit: Churchside, Mansfield. We can offer friendship, info and http://gateway-women.com advice to carers who support someone with mental health issues. Drop in for a warm welcome. For more info call Joy: Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary 01623 459681 or Cleo: 07824 838574. Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton & Hyson money sorted in d2n2- free support for those Green. Contact cardiac team for more info: 0115 883 4733 struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@ moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in at Herbert Buzzard Court, Hucknall. Two course hot meal & meeting, the 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre, daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our FB page) Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by MS including carers and family. Just turn people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet up or contact Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582 the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 35 MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21 Main Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group Road, Gedling, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic dystrophy is the most - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. common and variable muscular dystrophy of adult life. Please 2nd Sat monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm call or email for more info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@ at Southwell. Email: [email protected] or call mdsguk.org. wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399

Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who group, meet 3rd Wed monthly (except Jan & June) at St Judes would like to meet with others who have shared similar Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE). Friendly, experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. We hope Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 to offer something for everyone! To find out more email: 8449484 or 07870 771326 or [email protected] [email protected] or call 0808 108 8335

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between Tues monthly - 7pm-8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 7-9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners 3BP. For info contact Wendy - [email protected] welcome. For further info ring Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit the slowest runner, and provide a safe space to talk about service providing high quality affordable counselling for mental health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at anyone 16+ in Notts. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or 10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Katie on 07539 005781. email: [email protected]. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm Ravenshead Memory Lane Group - at St Peter’s weekdays. Minimal waiting times. Church lounge, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead. Held 2nd Wed monthly. Come along for coffee & chat between 2-4pm, you Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help will be made most welcome. For info call: Margaret - 01623 Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For 798854, Kathryn - 01623 795886 or Jackie - 01623 439019 more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368 Relate Nottinghamshire - offers family counselling, Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of Mental relationship counselling, sex therapy &young peoples counselling. Health services in Notts & their carers. Gateway Drop In, Costs negotiated according to income. 0115 958 4278 (9am-9pm). for mutual support, info, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to Reach Out Residents - for all residents in West Hucknall. 3.30pm. For more info: Self Help UK on 0115 911 1611. Reach out residents is a community group covering west Hucknall. At present we are unable to meet but please do Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf follow us on FB for up to date community information. social group every Mon: 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes on Tues (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/ Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of the hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 0516, slowest runner, and provide a safe space to talk about mental text 07817 275253, or email [email protected] health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at 10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Maisie on 07717007023 for more details. Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We over their drinking, drugs & other addictions. Peer-led also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, meetings held Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. New groups clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed are also starting in the County. For meeting details contact events. For more info or support call 07942 678692. Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661.

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We know physical movement, and punishing ourselves for one minor slip let’s call this exercise, of any kind, is isn’t fair and truth be told, it’s exhausting starting over constantly. benefi cial for our health. Correct? If you agree just give me a little head The summary I’d like to leave you with is to think a little further than just exercise nod to yourself. and dieting. We also know that eating ‘healthy’ is benefi cial Let’s think about our whole selves and our for our body… Correct? We aren’t going to wellbeing. And I can’t stress this enough, get into a debate around good nutrition in this eating a chocolate bar isn’t the end of the article. It’s a minefi eld and frankly… we know world, it happens! we should eat well. Picking back up right away, regardless of what’s happened, is what is going to see your So, if we’re not talking about exercise or life change for the better. Don’t sweat the nutrition… what else matters or a ects small stu . our health? 1. Rest… actually recovering from the stresses Top Tips For ZZZZZ’s of exercise, nutrition/ dieting change as well • Black out blinds or curtains as dealing with the day-to-day life stress we manage. E€ cient recovery is almost • 1h before bed no social media (you aren’t ALWAYS underrated. It’s actually something missing anything) we monitor very closely with our clients and • Prepare for tomorrow, list of to do’s and members. So next time you’re feeling a little clothes ready burnt out, ask yourself when did I last rest • No ca eine 6 hours before bed fully and allow my body to rebuild? • Nothing can be changed while falling asleep 2. Sleep… not the 4 hours we might brag about so stop over thinking in bed (I’m hardcore, I only need 4 hours sleep we might say) nor the 9 hours you HAVE to have because you can’t operate on anything less. A few things that improve sleep We need 6-8 hours sleep to allow the body Kiwi to recover. For those of us who struggle to Zinc and magnesium get a night of unbroken sleep there are loads of useful techniques to help. There are apps Ashwaganda for the phone, sprays for your pillow even eye-masks. Remember Coach Andy says… 3. Forgive… yourself. So many of us fail to • Rest and recover when you hear the signals change our lives because that one slice your mind and body give you. of cake has messed everything up. IT HAS • Get 6-8 hours of sleep every night. NOT!!! It’s called normal human behaviour • Be kind to yourself ... you deserve it! and we didn’t mess anything up. The e ort it takes to begin a change of lifestyle is huge

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Sight loss charity As part of the role, Fosterers would be required to Guide Dogs urgently drop dogs at the Nottingham Guide Dogs centre in needs volunteers in Phoenix Business Park, just outside Bulwell, on weekday Nottingham to care mornings and collect them again in the evening. for trainee guide dogs, A guide dog begins its formal training at around 12-14 whilst they prepare to months old and, in normal circumstances, most dogs become life-changing qualify as working guide dogs by the age of two. guides. The charity’s volunteer Fosterers Volunteer Fosterers usually care for dogs that are provide temporary between 14-24 months of age. homes for dogs, as they The two main breeds the charity uses are Labradors and complete the latter Golden Retrievers, which are crossed to gain the best stages of their guide dog training. characteristics of each breed. Guide Dogs covers the cost of all the food, veterinary If you think you could provide a loving, temporary care and equipment required for each dog and provides home for a trainee guide dog in Nottingham, contact volunteer Fosterers with full training and support. Volunteering Coordinator Melanie Brown via: melanie. The organisation is in urgent need of at least 25 new [email protected] or call 0800 781 1444. homes in the Nottingham area for its future guide dogs.

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 41 POST-LOCKDOWN LIFE FOR DOGS by Scarsdale Vets treats with you to reward calm behaviours in a busy environment. Staying too long may overwhelm your dog so it’s a good idea to keep visits short but often, until they get used to different environments. Slow and steady changes Have you been working from home during the pandemic? Slow changes to your routine will help your dog adjust to their new way of life. Dogs often find it difficult to be left on their own as they’re very It’s great news for us all that COVID-19 restrictions sociable, hence why they make great additions to are beginning to ease. However, this may not the family. It’s a good idea to prepare them to cope be the case for some dogs, especially if you’ve without you at home. Start by leaving your dogs acquired a furry friend during the beginning of when they are sleeping, eating or playing – try lockdown. closing the door behind you and sitting in another All these dogs have known is a limited number of room. people who have been able to have close contact Keeping your dog company with them. Their walks have been quiet, with limited noise, people and traffic. They haven’t experienced If you haven’t had time to get your dog used to being new places, different areas and new smells. What left alone, or you’ve recognised that your dog is not will life be like for your dog post-lockdown? coping well, don’t ignore the situation. Act quickly to prevent it from getting any worse. While you go out, Here are several tips to help your companion adjust: ask family or friends to sit with your dog or arrange New situations for a dog walker to walk your dog when you go back to work. This will limit the time your dog is left on Too many challenges will overwhelm them and can their own. If you are going to be away for a long cause nervous behaviour which could develop into period of time possibly look into a doggy day-care a fear phobia. It’s therefore a good idea to gradually facility. introduce your dog to new situations. Training To prevent a fear phobia occurring, slowly build up new experiences by providing lots of praise and Training classes can help you to deal with the rewards. Linking new exposures to positive training adolescent teenage years of your dogs’ life. It is methods will enhance your dog’s ability to cope. part of their normal development however, it can sometimes be a difficult time for dog owners as their For example, instead of inviting friends into your beloved friend seems to have forgotten lots of what house where your dog is not used to having they were taught. A little help from a dog trainer can strangers, you could arrange to meet up with friends really help get your dog get back on track. and go for a dog walk which exposes your dog to new people paired with fun distractions. At Scarsdale Vets, we offer a 4-week puppy training course. It’s designed to help with a range of puppy Out and about challenges such as toilet training, socialisation, Take a trip to an outdoor shopping centre where you play biting and chewing plus much more. For and your dog can sit and watch the world go by. Take further information or to book, please call our Pride Veterinary Centre on 01332 678333.

42 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts The Smelly Tail Dogs smell – fact. They smell worse when they Worse for us, this time we had driven. There was no are wet and they smell signifi cantly worse if they way he was getting in the car smelling like a corpse. decide to roll in something, as I know only too well. After pondering all the options (leave him on Previously, I have mentioned that Gary and I have the beach, take him home stinking, wash him in an odourometer – basically if we can get halfway the sea), we proceeded to one end of the beach home from a walk without gagging then Herbie has where Gary stripped down to his undercrackers escaped the dreaded bath. and dragged the little sod into the sea where he attempted to wash him with a seaweed fl annel. On a recent trip to Northumberland, we were walking along a deserted, wind-swept beach when I helpfully recorded the whole sorry incident for the little scamp disappeared into the dunes. After a social media whilst almost wetting myself. It was 10 minute search, we found him in his high delights, only as Gary emerged from the waves like 007 rolling over a rotting seal carcass. After a struggle, (more like 005½) that we realised an elderly couple Gary eventually managed to get a lead on him had perched on a bench at the back of the beach and literally drag him off the disgusting thing. He and were chuckling away whilst tucking into their then proceeded to head dive into the sand and roll pack-up. Who needs the cinema? around in ecstacy for another 5 minutes (Herbie, not Gary). Day three was thankfully incident free, however our fi nal day held more olfactory delights. Beach Heading back to the rented cottage, it slowly number three. Dead seal number three (how dawned on us that the putrid smell of death can that be??) This one was buried in the sand, following us was in fact Herbie. Luckily, the cottage disguised as a rock. It was only when the rolling was within walking distance, but with no dog started that we realised what it was. Too late. shampoo and an upstairs bathroom we had to Again. The damage was done. And this was just innovate. After fi nding some kids shampoo and a before we set off home so we had no access to the mop bucket we kept washing him in the garden until cottage and it was way too cold for another strip he smelt more like watermelon than warthog. bath with Gary.

Day two. Another beach. Another dead seal. Before There was no option but to pile him in the back of we knew what was going on, Herbie was rolling all the car and for us to spend the next few hours with over the rotting pile of blubber. This one still had all the windows down, wondering whether the rescue it’s teeth! Gross. centre had a returns policy!

We were reliably informed by a local, it had been on the beach for 14 months after being towed by a tractor back out to sea a number of times. Errr, try burying it then, instead of leaving it to rot.

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Meanwhile the clergy took their positions and soon a general ripple signalled the approach of the bride and the vast congregation rose. The Rev. E Roberts, vicar and the Rev. J. Read, vicar of Ollerton were the officiating clergymen. The vows were made with clear voices and after the ceremony was completed the newly married pair went into the vestry to sign the register. Several people signed the certificate as witnesses: W. F. Story; M. Cecilia Jackson; Francis Burdett; Mary S. Story; V. Knightly and H. M. Housman? Flags and bunting were everywhere. Starting in the (This one very difficult to read). As the couple walked neighbourhood of Broomhill House then moving on back to their carriage they were saluted by the Boys’ to Portland Road where Mr. George Elkington had Brigade while the church bells pealed a blessing. erected a double arch. On one side it said ‘Long live the happy pair’ and on the other ‘Happiness to the The wedding dress was in Empire style of white satin bride and bridegroom’. Other garlands stretched with an overdress of net sewn with silver sequins and along the way: one of them read ‘You will be missed bands of satin and lace inserted at the foot; with this when you have gone’, another ‘Give honour to whom was worn a veil of old Brussels lace over a wreath honour is due’. On High Street there were decorations of myrtle. Her jewellery was of diamonds and her on an extensive scale by tenants under the direction bouquet was of white flowers. Bridesmaids, Miss of Messrs H. Brown, P. Howis and H. Mettam and a Holden of Nuthall and Miss Salmond of Langton Hall, considerable number of evergreens had been given by wore dresses of old rose crepon with bodices and Lady Chermside. Flags protruded from the buildings sleeves of Valenciennes lace, carrying bouquets of and scaffolding of the new shops being erected for pink carnations. the Misses Jackson and one streamer reached over the road to Mrs Cartledges house with the words A reception was held at Broomhill House for their ‘Welcome’ on one side and ‘Health and happiness’ on guests and afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Story left for the other. Other streamers bore messages such as London. Grey was the colour chosen for the going ‘Health, long life and happiness’ and ‘Good Luck’. away outfit. A dress with trimmings of embroidery and The arrival of the guests was watched with interest by lace combined with a matching hat of grey beaver and crowds of townsfolk despite the rain. Mr. Frank Slater, long blue ostrich feathers. A coat with sable collar and a rising organist in the county, played the Wedding sable muff completed the ensemble. March from ‘Lohengrin’ and ‘Benedictine Nuptiale’ (Hollins) as the congregation assembled. Mr. W. Jacklin directed the choir and the full choral service was ably rendered.

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Fun Chorus - welcomes everyone! Groups in Gedling, Carlton, Kimberley, Bingham, Ravenshead & Arnold. For a FREE taster session please contact penny@funchorus. co.uk. All welcome. www.funchorus.com

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet After many months we have decided to include the music every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Rd, groups directory once again. Not all groups will be back Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm-10pm. Visit: up and running and some may still be operating remotely. www.gemconnection.org or just pop along & see us. Please check with individual groups before turning up. For Grand Central Chorus - sing in harmony every Wed: corrections to these pages please email Ali: 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit [email protected] www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm, 270803 or just turn up. Bestwood Village Social Club, Park Rd, Bestwood Village, ‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber NG6 8TQ. For more info: Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Mon evenings. Director - Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or BLACKWOOD CLARINETS - represents most members [email protected]. of the clarinet family. We play a wide variety of music & Just Sing! - ladies community choir. If you love singing, perform all over the East Midlands. Find us on Facebook, you’ll love our choir...cheaper than therapy! For more info Instagram or visit: www.blackwoodclarinets.co.uk We will visit: https://justsing.cc or call Cate 07717 582507/cate. be performing on Friday 3 September at 7.30pm at St [email protected]. Michael’s & All Angels Church, NG9 3HD. Tickets £10 from the church or call 0115 941 0543 Kings Community Choir - every Mon: 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock,RnB. Tues friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church NG16 5AB. No audition. £5 ps. Call Charlotte 07581020959 e: yourcommunitychoir@ Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall Lyrical soNGbirds - small, friendly women’s choir for Mon: 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931 experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for 2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer). sopranos & altos. Meet Tues: 10am-12 (term time) Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. For more info:carolynmoore@ Carlton Male Voice Choir - Do you have a male voice? btopenworld.com Regardless of age or even gender, if you like singing and have a voice that can fit into one of our 4 TTBB singing The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony sections; why not come along and give it a go. We rehearse every Tues: 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, at Gedling Road Methodist Church NG4 3EX every Wed: Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: 7-9:30pm or message via our facebook page or email: facebook.com/majoroakchorus [email protected] or visit: www.carltonmvc.org nottingham bach choir - start rehearsals Tue 7 Sept, The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, singing a great singing from 7.30pm at St John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more info contact Heather: 07941 in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri: 121091/[email protected] 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive Saturday Singers - come & try us. Members from all over choir, campaigning through international song for justice, Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun: 7.30- 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. 9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk

Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - STARTING BACK Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love singing IN SEPTEMBER. Weekly sessions run in term time in but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Reformed Rainworth, Newark, Southwell, Beeston & West Bridgford. Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly: NEW MEMBERS always welcome, no need to audition or 8pm-9.30pm. For info: www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood read music we’re all about singing for fun. Sign up for a free taster session today via our website www.rockchoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - ages 5-14. Tues: 6pm- 7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. Nottingham and District Society of Organists For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. (NDSO) - a society for pipe organ & choral music. Enjoy the benefits of membership to include visits to hear & play organs Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse locally & further afield, workshops, talks, charity events, Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more annual lunches, member recitals + a glossy mag. Search info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk ‘Notts Organists’ online, call Denis on 07815 510411/01773 Torkard Ensemble - community music group in 746890 or email us: [email protected] Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959 charities. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults singers. Contact us at: [email protected] with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). Trent Valley Singers - a friendly, mixed voice choir who For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-for- sing a wide variety of music.Having been unable to meet everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices since the start of the pandemic we are excited to be starting rehearsals again on Thurs Sept 2nd with our new musical The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all director Tina Hewitt. New members are very welcome welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont so if you enjoy singing come & give us a try. There are no Rd, NG5 1BH. £4 (£2 conc.). First session free. Call Angela: auditions & the ability to read music is not essential. We 07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise meet on Thursdays 1.45-3.30 in Burton Joyce. For more info phone Heather 0115 8440872 or Tina 07742 670732. Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - at last, we are making plans again – although nothing is definite yet, we are hopeful Woodthorpe Singers - are looking to commence face that we will resume our rehearsals in September. We have to face rehearsals in St Marks Church (not the hall), Mon much to organise to ensure we can comply with government 6 Sept, from 19:30hrs and shall be working towards our guidelines, but our vaccinations are a huge boost to our Christmas concert on 11 December 2021. Anyone wishing to confidence, and we will test mask inserts which may also join us will receive a very warm welcome. If you wish to get help at rehearsals. We need some time, but once we are in touch or would like more info please contact our musical performance-ready we will announce future dates again. director Tina Hewitt via email at [email protected] Please use the addresses below to follow our progress. Visit or text/call 07742 670732. www.rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers for our contact information and links to our recordings.

Soundswell - community choir meet Tues eve (term-time) at Bluecoat Academy, Aspley. A wonderful way to make new friends. Visit www.soundswell.org for more info. Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble will be performing at Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm St. Peter’s & All Saints Church, St. Peter's Square, at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet NG1 2NW on Saturday, 9th October at 11am & are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact with the return of their popular Coffee/Lunchtime Sue: [email protected] for more details. Concert Series. The short programme will Sherwood Chorus - friendly, relaxed group who enjoy feature pieces from Mendelssohn, Vivaldi, Pärt singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank and a selection of contemporary choices. See St. Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Dr. Peter’s website for more details. NG5 2EN. £2. For info: [email protected] 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 £5.50+vat (under 150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected]

Abbey Gates W.I (Ravenshead) - meet every 2nd Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people Wed monthly at Ravenshead Village Hall at 7.30pm. New over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks members and visitors always welcome. For further details between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also please phone 01623 798606. organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK & Europe. Contact [email protected] for the program. Adult Education Courses - beginners up to level 1; very small groups. Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Call Bestwood Village WI - meet 4th Wed monthly 7.15pm- 0115 884 2749 or email: [email protected] 9.30pm at Welfare Pub & Kitchen, 1 Park Rd, Bestwood Village. For more info email: [email protected]. Please Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides contact our President Elizabeth on 0115 975 0787 for more info opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally on our programme & activities. at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking and social City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men activities. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North ageuknotts.org.uk Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wed monthly at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, or email: [email protected] discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Classic Car Meet - Horse & Groom, Linby. 2nd & 4th Wed Cost £1. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ in the summer months. On the rear field, free to enter & view. ageuknotts.org.uk Cottage Crafts Group - feeling lonely? want to meet Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, people and make new friends? Please come along to our friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target group Mon: 10am - 1pm for a chat and refreshments. No archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sun: 11am-2.30pm need to be “crafty”. We meet at Under One Roof, 3A Vine to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: Terrace, Hucknall. Tel: 0115 952 1236 for more details. www.bulwellforesters.co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more info. Craft Club - alternate Wednesdays from 2-3pm at the Salvation Army Community Centre, High St, NG15 7HJ. For Badminton Club (ladies only) - needs more members. more info call 0115 963 4881. Exercise & fun rather than high level play. At Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, Mon: 4.30-6.30pm. Call in or ring Bernice Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet on 0115 963 7228 fortnightly, Wed 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more Byron Probus Club (Ravenshead) - spritely retired old info Chris on 07906 312673. codgers meet second and fourth Thurs monthly. 12 noon at Portland College off A60. Contact David Turner 01623 Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 793039. 2nd Wed monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society - Meet first Tues monthly at 7pm, Blidworth Ellenismos Greek Dancing – Mon: 8pm-9.30pm at Welfare. For further info contact the secretary Mrs Dale St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members Smallwood on 01623 479978. welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: [email protected]

80 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Edgewood Judo Club - meet Fridays at 6pm at The Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. Grove, Hucknall United Reformed Church, Farleys Grove, Mon: 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, NG2 2DF. Hucknall, NG15 6FG. For details call 0115 952 1346. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: Eric Coates Society - Meets Wednesdays, bi-monthly 7 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@ - 9pm at the Godber Centre. Contact Geoff 0115 9634662 or gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk Peter 0115 953 7393. Actively promoting the life and music of Eric Coates. Hucknall Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at the chance to embrace life to the full & in turn support their 6.30pm on Mon evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info email: mixed ability group would welcome new players including [email protected]. beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643. Hucknall & District Ladies Probus - looking for new footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded members due to moving to larger premises. Meet 2nd Wed people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays & monthly at Cockliffe Hotel, Burntstump Country Park, NG5 some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530 8PQ from 12 noon. For info call Geri Atkinson on 0115 964 0934 or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thurs at National Junior Ford Capri Club - meet at the Little John Pub, Main Road, School, Montague Rd, Hucknall from 7.15 - 9pm (term time). Ravenshead on the 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly at 8.15pm. For Contact 07785 530256. more details call Alan Sutcliffe on 01623 438967, email: [email protected] or www.capriclub2000.co.uk Hucknall Men’s Probus Club - for retired men. Meet 1st Wed monthly at the Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon. Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community Probus movement seeks to give opportunities to retired men group for all interested in supporting the Park. For more & women to meet socially & listen to speakers. For info call details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ Aubrey Smith on 0115 963 2424. ntlworld.com. Hucknall Flower Arranging Group - meet on the Friends of Moor Pond Wood - Papplewick. A first Wed monthly (exc Dec & Jan). 7.30pm at the John community group involved with woodland management and Godber Centre, Hucknall. New members & visitors always archaeology along the River Leen. Meets last Wed of the welcome. Contact 0115 963 6894 for more info. month in Papplewick Village Hall. Non members welcome. Visit: http://moorpond.papplewick.org/index.html Hucknall Art Society - meet at Watnall Road Community Centre on Wed. Beginners welcome. Session Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings lasts from 7pm to 9pm. Any queries please call Harry on with speakers in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For 0115 9279 481. details of meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@ gmail.com Hucknall Over 60’s Social Group - Watnall Road Community Centre, Hucknall. Sequence dancing (no Gedling Round Table - are you male, aged 18-45 with teaching given). Thurs 2-4pm & Mon, Fri & Sat 7.30pm - some free time? Why not try Gedling Round Table. It’s about 10pm. All welcome. Phone Christine on 0115 968 1530. having fun with a great group and trying something new every fortnight. Our contact details on FB: @Gedling RT. Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Mon Email: Gedling [email protected] monthly (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. The Greasley Players - small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members interested in acting, Hucknall & Linby Dolphins Swimming Club - set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft). enjoy swimming? learning to swim? looking to improve For details of our up and coming events or to get involved, stamina, speed & fitness? Are you interested in becoming please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us more involved in competitive swimming? If so we on Facebook. are looking for new members. Please contact www. hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk or find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/hucknallandlinbydolphins

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 81 Hucknall Leenside W.I - meet on the 3rd Tues monthly. Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social Central Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm. night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed- Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit Hucknall 50+ Table Tennis Club - for all ages & www.cerocheaven.com abilities. Wed: 7pm-10pm at United Reform Church, Hucknall, NG15 6EG. For more info call 0115 779 0329 Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers - no special skills, training given, variety of interesting sites. Weekdays Hucknall Rotary Club - is for fellowship, helping the & weekends, refreshments provided. Tel: Lee Scudder on community & raising money for worthy causes both locally 07753 850758 or [email protected] and worldwide. Meet at the Horse & Groom, Linby Village every Tues except after a bank holiday. For more details call Lively, Retired & Semi-Retired Professional/ Rtn. Robert Copley on 07778 996939 Business Men - meet socially for lunch on the second and fourth Thurs monthly. 12 noon at Portland College (off the Hucknall Taking Steps - meet at Under One Roof, Vine A60). Contact Clive Abrahams (Sec.) on 01623 409502 Terrace, Hucknall twice a week. Mon walk starts at 10am & lasts 1hr. Wed walk starts at 10am for 2hrs. For more info: The Lovelace Theatre (amateur) Drama Group - 0115 963 1916 or [email protected] meet Mon & Thurs at John Godber Community Centre, Ogle St, Hucknall. New members welcome. Also a junior group Hucknall titchfield park bowls club - get active meets Wed. Visit our website: www.lovelace/theatregroup. & make new friends. Qualified coach & friendly members. co.uk or call Linda on 0115 968 1011 for further info. Outdoor season runs mid-April to mid-Sept. Visit Bowls Hucknall Facebook page or call Peter: 01159 630728 Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Interested in Clocks, Watches & Horology - get Always looking for new players. Competitive football played involved in the work of the BHI Museum based at the home on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: [email protected] of the British Horological Institute in Upton nr Southwell. Free entry to museum events, regular newsletters & Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults opportunities to get involved in projects & volunteering. New 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sun members welcome. £25 annual membership. Please call or throughout the year in Derbyshire, Notts & Leicestershire. email for details: [email protected] or 01636 817 601 Own transport essential. For more info visit: www. walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. Kimberley & district striders running club - an inclusive, supportive & friendly running club for all abilities. natter - a relaxed, friendly group for anyone aged 60+! Come and give us a try. Meet at Kimberley Leisure Centre, Meet every Wed in the coffee shop area of Watnall Road Wed 7pm. For more info: www.kadsrunning.com. Baptist Church, NG15 7LD: 1.30pm-3pm for drinks, cakes & a good chat. For more info call Sue Clarke on 07443 914524. Knit and Natter - newly formed craft group in NG15. Come along & create your craft with fellow crafters over tea, New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full coffee, hot choc & cake! All ages welcome. At John Godber programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, Centre, Hucknall. Wed: 7pm-9pm. Session fee £2.50. theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts. Kindred Spirits Notts - many social activities a month org.uk or email: [email protected] in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by the nottingham centre for the national trust- calling 0115 844 0011. Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National Kirkby & District Hiking Club - we are a friendly hiking Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests. club who meet every 3rd Sun for a 9-10 mile hike, mainly For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or Derbyshire. For more info call Brian or Cynthia on 0115 [email protected] or www.ntnottingham.uk 9680813 Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. The Ladies Group - held in St Peter & St Paul’s Church Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts Hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. We meet once a month, on the and any other social event - find us on facebook. 3rd Thurs: 2pm - 4pm. For more info contact Mrs Chris Wood on 01623 752308.

82 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely? Want to get Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet out & meet people in a friendly atmosphere? Join us on the every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park first Fri monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen: 01476 speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info 979572 or [email protected]. All welcome. visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198

The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant NG1 4EZ. Your friendly social centre, is now OPEN again Society - welcomes all interested in plants & gardening. and ready to welcome members and visitors back to enjoy Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church our activities. These will be gradually resumed in a safe Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. Doors @ 7pm for 7.30pm start. For environment where you can relax with your friends. More more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, e: hps.nottingham. information on: 0115 9145838 or 0115 9523048. [email protected] or call Carol on 0115 914 2474

Newark Speakers - meet at the Newark Town Bowls Club, Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info NG24 1TS on Mon: 7.30pm. At your local speakers club, & support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, become a better speaker and presenter in a welcoming, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on supportive environment. Gain skills and confidence in public 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@ speaking. For more info: newarkspeakersclub@hotmail. nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 co.uk. For meeting dates visit: www.newarkspeakers.org.uk Nottingham Backgammon Club - meet Mon: 8.30pm Newstead Garden Tours - enjoy the glories of Newstead at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no Abbey’s gardens on a walking tour with a knowledgeable & playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - friendly guide. Free to clubs, societies or family groups of 5 + 07717 058856 for more info. (charity donation appreciated). Dates to suit. Contact Philip on 01623 793453 or [email protected] Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am. Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989 Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, 62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School, Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117 welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet email: [email protected] people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new fundraising? Meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Thurs monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham Peaks, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com Mon monthly: 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tues Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Call 0115 956 0733 monthly at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: Notts Fuchsia Society - We meet at Wollaton Park www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tues monthly. 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demos. All Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds & welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit: Over 60’s & Friends - held in St Peter & St Paul’s church www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. Meet on 2nd & 4th Tues monthly, 2pm - 4pm. For info call Mrs Eileen Smith on 0115 837 0816.

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 83 Over 60’s Club – Thurs:1.30pm - 2.30pm at the Salvation Robin Hood Probus Club - for retired, partly retired or Army Community Centre, High St, NG15 7HJ. For more info nearing retirement men. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tues at The call 0115 963 4881. Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Come along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded Papplewick Gardening Club - meet on first Wed people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or [email protected] monthly at Papplewick Village Hall at 7.30pm. This friendly group will welcome new members, from surrounding areas Sequence Tea Dance - at Hucknall Leisure Centre on to enjoy speakers & outings. Contact Joan: 01159 632529 Tues: 1.30 - 3.30pm. Cost £3. For more info call Lynn Davey on 01773 813701 Papplewick & Linby Ladies Circle of Friends - meet fortnightly from beginning of Sept to end of June on a Tues: Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures 2pm - 4pm @ Papplewick Village Hall. New members & held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New visitors welcome. More info:Vera Preston on 0115 963 9990. members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and Soroptimist International - a group of women who join us. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual meet 1st & 3rd Mon monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome. friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/ business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769 life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why 834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham. Ravenshead Flower Group - meet last Tue monthly (excl Jan & Dec). NAFAS demonstrators showcase their Steady Netball Group- meets at Greasley Leisure flower arranging talents. Come & join us at 7.15pm, Centre, Thurs: 11am - 12 noon. For more info call: 0115 952 Ravenshead Village Hall. http://www.flowersnorthmidlands. 6487 or just turn up. co.uk/club_info/ravenshead.html Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday Ravenshead Calligraphy Group - friendly, informal first Mon monthly for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley group. Meet Fri: 10-12 (term time). Beginners welcome. Day on 01159 619502. workshops with tutors. Nominal fees to cover room hire & tutor. For info: [email protected] or 0744 3858485. Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions on Thurs evening & weekends. Juniors from 8yrs welcome Ravenshead W.I - meet 3rd Wed, monthly. 7.45pm at The Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc. Centre,St Peter’s, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead. Call: 01623 751307. org.uk for more info or email: [email protected]

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84 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts a good read - book reviews by Willow Coby The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Squirrels who Squabbled by Jim Field We all experience both good and bad in our This picture book was lives. Some people loaned to me by the four- seem pretty content year-old son of a friend, with their lot in spite who said it was his favourite of adversity, and book and I should review it – some are dissatisfied and I can see why. even when others It is autumn and all through the forest creatures are feel they’ve been busy storing up the food they need for the winter. dealt a good hand. All that is except one squirrel: Spontaneous Cyril. At some point all of As usual, he doesn’t bother with that. He imagines us have wondered, he can grab some food at the last minute. Then the what if? What last minute arrives and he spies a fat pinecone, full if things were of lovely nuts. It is just what he needs, and he sets different? off to acquire it. But he isn’t the only one eyeing it Nora certainly does. She’s in her 20s yet feels up. Plan-Ahead Bruce has also seen it. His store is trapped. As a teenager she was destined to getting on nicely and this is the perfect pinecone to become an Olympic swimmer, but gave it up, went finish it off. Who will get to it first? to university to study philosophy, and ended up With wonderful illustrations and text to match it, working in a local music shop, living alone with this book teaches the value of teamwork to young her cat. Nora’s life seems to be going from bad readers. to worse, so she decides to not go on living at all, and one night, just before midnight, she takes an The Queen’s Knickers – overdose and writes a goodbye note. Nicholas Allan Suddenly she finds herself in a library; an infinite Ever wondered why library where the time is always 00:00 – the the Queen’s Christmas Midnight Library. There she meets Mrs Elm, her Speech is so short? It’s old school librarian, who explains that this is where the holly on her knickers. she can decide whether or not to live. But she But they are not her most doesn’t have to live her current life; she can live ANY impressive pair – well, not possible life that she could ever have had. Every compared to the special parachute-equipped pants regret that she ever had has led to another version that she wears for transatlantic flights, or the ones of her living that life in another possible existence. that inflate into a rubber dinghy... She now has the chance to decide if she would like Confused? Don’t worry, Nicholas Allan explains it all in to live one of those lives. this gloriously mad and ever-so-slightly-rude fantasy The Midnight Library draws on classical tale about the Queen’s underwear choices. The text philosophical ideas, and this thought-provoking may be deadpan, but the illustrations show just how novel will lead you to question what happiness is much fun the writer is having dreaming up all kinds of really all about. Will Nora decide to live and if so, different knicker varieties. The Queen’s Knickers has which life will she choose? become a modern classic. Go on, take a peek!

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