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For those who prefer things for you to tuck into but if you fancy making Feta Soda Bread your own, here are some ideas and recipes to mild, add some traditional chutney and some mild soft cheese. inspire you. 200g plain fl our (+ extra for A bit of planning is essential. The size of Fruit is always a nice touch. Chopped dusting) your platter will depend on how many you strawberries, green and red grapes, 200g wholemeal fl our blueberries, fi gs and kumquats all look are feeding. The ingredients will depend 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda amazing and go well with savoury. Quick Salsa Really Easy on whether you have veggies, vegans or all 1 tsp sea salt meat eaters. The contents will depend on the The recipes opposite are all easy and quick 400g tin chopped tomatoes Hummus 1 bunch chives – snipped into time of year and the event. You could have a to make and will add a personal touch to your ½ small red onion – fi nely 400g tin chickpeas – drained & small pieces theme like Mediterranean, round-the-world or platter. Have a go, let your imagination run chopped rinsed 100g feta – crumbled traditional ploughmans. wild – and send us a photo! 1 clove garlic – grated 2 tbsp tahini paste 200g natural yogurt We would recommend a mix of homemade Splash of wine vinegar 4 cloves garlic 100ml milk and shop bought produce – because let’s face Juice of ½ lime it, life is too short! Juice of 1 x lemon 2 tsp herbs (thyme or za’atar Ali Wale ½ green chilli – fi nely chopped 1 tsp ground cumin work well) (optional) 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander Plenty of salt to taste Method Pinch sugar Heat oven to 200°C. We used a cast For our platter iron 24cm lidded casserole dish. You Salt & pepper to taste Method (pictured left) could use a baking sheet. 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To serve, sprinkle with and shape it into a round. Dust the garlic and herb goats Only add chilli if you want a really paprika and olive oil. base of the casserole/baking sheet cheese, stilton, sourdough spicy salsa. This recipe is easy to adapt – with fl our. crackers, breadsticks sometimes we add chilli powder or wrapped in Parma ham, Place the dough in the casserole/ a couple of roasted red peppers sliced chorizo and salami, on the baking sheet. Deeply score (peeled). You could add some green olives, grapes, the top into 4 x quarters. Brush with coriander and more lemon. The cherry tomatoes and milk. Place lid on (if using) and bake possibilities are endless. chorizo sticks. for 30 mins. Then take lid off and bake for another 10. The top should We served warm feta be nicely browned and the bottom soda bread in a basket should sound hollow when tapped. on the side. On a baking tray it should take about 40 mins. Serve hot with butter. 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Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - Brinsley & District Art Group - meet every Fri: 9.30 opportunities for older lesbians 55+ to meet at Age UK - 12.30 at the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, NG16 5BZ. Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. Enthusiastic group with regular tuition and workshops. For every 2 months for networking & social activities. For further further information call Angela on 07505 000715. information call 0115 844 0011 or e: [email protected] Brinsley Bridge Club - meet in Brinsley Parish Hall on Fri Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - social group for older gay at 2pm. New members always welcome. For more details and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks etc. call Adrian on 01159 328412 or Carmel on 01773 718929. Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info Brinsley Retired Persons Club - meet fortnightly on call 0115 844 0011 or e: [email protected] Tues: 2pm - 4pm in the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley. Speakers, outings & occasional bingo. Yearly subscription Amigo Afternoon - at youth wing of Awsworth Village £3. Each meeting £2 includes refreshments & raffle. Hall. 2nd Wednesday of month. 2pm - 4pm. Tea, homemade cakes, games/quizzes etc... For people who want to chat & Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - walk all meet other people. For more info: 01159 321606. year round on Weds and Suns locally & Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Occasional coach trips. All welcome. For Annesley & District WI - meet the first Wednesday more info: https://broxtoweramblers.org.uk or Facebook. monthly at Forest Road Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm. New members & visitors welcome. Call in & see what we do. Broxtowe Walk and Talk - offer a wide variety of FREE health walks weekly throughout the borough of Broxtowe. Awsworth Movement to Music - for 55+ yrs. Meet at Walk & Talk is led by a group of qualified & experienced Awsworth Village Hall, Mon: 11am til 12 noon. Keep fit & have volunteer walk leaders. We cater for all abilities. Visit: fun with a friendly group. New members always welcome. www.broxtowe-walkandtalk.com or call 0115 917 3572.

Awsworth, Cossall & District Village Produce Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - a small, friendly Association - meet at The Gate Inn, Awsworth. 7.30pm, group that cater for anyone interested in target archery first Tues monthly. Speakers & show twice a year. from 9 – 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to www.awsworthgardeningclub.moonfruit.co.uk Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www. bulwellforesters.co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more info. Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks Challenge Life Fitness - get fit, have fun, feel great! between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also Circuits, bootcamps, boxing, HIIT and personal training organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK & available. Call Jay 07871 015723 or find us on Facebook. Europe. Contact [email protected] for the program. City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet Breathe Easy Singing Grace - every Wed, 2.30pm - at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts 3pm (except 2nd Wed monthly starts at 3pm) at Catholic on 3rd Wed monthly at 10am for 10.30am start. Talks + Church Hall, Hilltop, NG16 2AQ. This is not a choir but open optional lunch. Turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or to all who enjoy singing golden oldies. Run by Breathe Easy email: [email protected] Notts West. £3 includes refreshments. Coffee & Chat - Fridays 2pm to 4pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St (off Walker St), NG16 3EP. Come and join us for a cup of tea or coffee, a biscuit and a good ol’chat. For more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk

22 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, Eastwood Veterans Breakfast Club - meet every separated, widowed & divorced. Every Thurs at Rolls Royce 2nd Saturday of the month at Dunn-Lite Cafe, Nottingham Pavilion, Derby. Full monthly programme. Full details at Road from 10am. Come and join us for brekkie and banter! www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun! Eastwood Writers’ Group - friendly group for writers of Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a all abilities, from beginners to published authors. Meet every fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Tues at Brinsley Parish Hall from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Why not Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. pop along & join us. For more info: [email protected] For more info Chris on 07906 312673. Elderberries Young at Heart Over 60s Social Eastwood & Brinsley WI - meet the 2nd Tues monthly Club - friendly group meet every Fri at Greasley Sports Hall: 2pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood. Visitors 2pm - 4pm. £2 per meeting, 50p raffle. Dancing, entertainers and new members always welcome. For further info call & bingo etc. All welcome. For more info: 01773 715104 or 01773 712132. 07824 772756 or email: [email protected]

Eastwood & District ladies Probus group - meet at Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm- The Dog & Quail, Underwood on 1st Wednesday, monthly at 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New noon. For more details call Joy Martin: 01773 715966 members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: [email protected] Eastwood & District Probus Club - for retired men 65+. Meet at the Hogs Head, Awsworth on 3rd Mon monthly Enjoy a game of Whist? - come and join us at 6.30pm at 12 noon. Lunch followed by talks. All welcome, turn up or on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly contact Maurice on 01773 713510 or Peter 01773 788214 or mixed ability group would welcome new players including [email protected]/[email protected] beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.

Eastwood & District U3A - meet on the first Wednesday Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet monthly from 10am - 12 noon at St Mary’s Church, Church 2nd Wednesday every month at Greasley St Mary’s Church St, NG16 3BS. For more info visit: www.eastwoodu3a.org or Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk email: [email protected] or call 07565 928992 footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded Eastwood & District Wine & Beer Makers - meet 3rd people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays & Tues monthly 7pm-9pm in the Eastwood/Kimberley area. some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530 For more details call Tom: 0115 916 9367 or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org

Eastwood Book Club - meet every 3rd Sat monthly Friends of Bestwood Country Park - community at Eastwood Library - 10-11am. For more info call 07505 group for all interested in supporting the park.For more 888001. details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ ntlworld.com. Eastwood Booktown Development Group - we wish to improve literacy amongst the young and to improve Friends of Colliers Wood - environmental work and tourism by appreciation of literature and the performing arts, community events. Meet at Greasly Sports & Community with events & workshops. For more info email: david.page@ Centre, Dovecote Rd, Newthorpe, NG16 3QN on 2nd Wed ntlworld.com or visit: www.eastwood-comp.notts.#CEF73D monthly, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen on our website www.friendsofcollierswood.org.uk Eastwood Historical Society - meet 3rd Wed monthly Sept-May at The United Reformed Church, Alexander St (TSB Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings on corner) NG16 3BD. 7.30pm start. Wide variety of subjects, with speakers at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood presentations & events. All welcome. Members £2 per meeting St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or (£3 annual membership), £3 visitors. For more info Lynne 0115 [email protected] 938 4967 or [email protected] Friezeland Gardening Club - for garden lovers of Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to May all ages & abilities. Meet 2nd Mon monthly at Underwood weekly on Thurs at 7.30pm at Eastwood Conservative Club. Comm. Centre, NG16 5FS. 7pm - 9pm. Friendly group, varied For information please call Paul Atchinson on 01773 786820 speakers, all welcome. For more info call Rob on 07889 085364.

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 23 Greasley Miners Welfare Bowls Club - for summer Kindred Spirits Notts - many social activities a month outdoor bowls at Coronation Park bowls green, Eastwood in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day and winter indoor bowls at Nottingham Indoor Bowls Centre. trips & exercise classes. No fees. Call 0115 844 0011. Coaching available by appt. Call John on 01773 716076. Knit & Natter - Thurs 1.45pm to 3.30pm at Eastwood Greasley Miners Welfare Ladies Section - please Baptist Church, Percy St (off Walker St), NG16 3EP. For note new meeting time: every Mon (ex. bank holidays) crafty people, a chance to enjoy friendship, chat and a 2pm - 4pm upstairs @ Greasley Parish Hall (enter via gym cuppa. For more info: www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk reception), Dovecote Rd, Eastwood. Ample parking. All ages welcome for bingo, quizzes, beetle, speakers & outings. For Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social info call Maureen on 01773 788289 night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed- Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. www.cerocheaven.com Mon from 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@ looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: [email protected]

Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood. Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and Thursdays 7pm - 8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm - 9.45pm join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New (seniors). First session FREE. All welcome. For more info call Stapleford on Friday afternoons. Call 0115 914 0673 or Mrs Parker on 0115 938 6281. email: [email protected] for more information.

Kimberley Art Group - friendly, enthusiastic group meet Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 40+ Mon: 7-9pm at the Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday Sch. Newdigate St, NG16 2NJ. New members welcome. For throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & more info call Audrey: 01773 714950 or Ann: 07944 487278. Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info: www. walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. Kimberley Bridge Club - meet in the pavilion, Brinsley parish hall grounds on Tuesdays at 7pm. New members Movement for All - dance and movement class at always welcome. For more details call Adrian on 0115 Brinsley Parish Hall on Mondays 10am- 12 noon (term time). 9328412 or Carmel on 01773 718929. Designed for the 60+ to help them gently build up fitness & maintain independence. Come along to make new friends. Kimberley Historical Society - meet 7.30pm - 9pm For more info call Norma Riley on 01773 786797. 1st Thurs monthly (Sept to April) in Community Room (on the side of Kimberley School), Newdigate St, NG16 2NJ. We New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full host a variety of speakers. Non-members welcome (£2 per programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, meeting). For more info call Steve Arundel 01773 785130. theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts. Kimberley Kougars Netball Club - Wed 8-9pm. org.uk or email: [email protected] Kimberley Leisure Centre. 18+ (20s to 50s). All abilities playing nonleague netball. We play for fun & fitness. Contact Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. 07748 842783. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 Kimberley & district striders running club - an 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk inclusive, supportive & friendly running club for all abilities. Come and give us a try. Meet at Kimberley Leisure Centre, Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet Wed 7pm. For more info: www.kadsrunning.com. every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent Kimberley WI - meet on the 2nd Monday monthly at speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info 7.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Visitors & new members visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 welcome. Come and see us or call 07722 192447.

24 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members Society - meet 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School, Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm - NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Call Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Nuthall Methodist Church Art Group - join our the nottingham centre for the national trust- friendly group. We work in oils, water colours, acrylics etc. Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3 We have professional help over the winter months. Meet at North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National Nuthall Methodist Church Hall, Thurs 1.30-3.30pm, £2 per Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests. session. For more info call Ron on 0115 938 9957 For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or [email protected] or www.ntnottingham.uk Nuthall WI - meet 2nd Tues monthly - 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. For more info call Mrs Gell on Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 0115 927 2232. 1st Mon monthly at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. Call 0115 956 0733. - Tues evening is dance night. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds & £5, then £3 pw. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham Robin Hood Probus Club - for men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Nottingham Secular Society - meet last Tues monthly Tues at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of like minded visit www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or [email protected]

Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/ members welcome. Sunday walks, usually into the Peak business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont to suit all abilities. For more details contact John on 01623 Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com 834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk

Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Royal British Legion - Eastwood & District Branch - Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We meet 4th Monday every month at Sunn Inn, Nottingham welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or Road at 7pm. New members always welcome. unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information email: [email protected] Scottish Country Dancing - Watnall ladies would welcome experienced and new dancers to join their group Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation who meet at Watnall WI hall on Wed 7.15-9pm. For more info society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am. 01773 765896 or [email protected]. About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989 62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk Sequence Dancing - at Plumptre Church Hall, Eastwood. Monday 12.30 - 1.30pm - teaching session; 1.30 - 3.30pm – Notts Fuchsia Society - meet at Wollaton Park tea dance. For more info call Lynn on 01773 813701 Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tues monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demos. All Sequence Dancing - Mary Jewitt School of Dance, St welcome. More info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall every Thurs. Beginners 5-6pm, improvers 6-7pm. For more info call Mary on 01773 860186. Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, Sing Around – come along and join us if you have a song coming out, health or just need to talk, call 0115 934 8485 to sing, a poem to tell, a tune to play, or a story to relate. (Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: [email protected] or We meet 2nd Sun monthly at the Nelson & Railway Inn, text 07481 344040 Kimberley at 5pm. Contact Susan or Dave on 07580 674513.

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 25 Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures The Wednesday Club - meet every Wed from 12.30pm held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New til 2.30pm at the Parish Hall, Newdigate St, Kimberley. members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For Bingo, entertainers etc. Only £2, inc. tea & biscuits. All further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org welcome. For more info call Jean on 07765 390067 or [email protected]. Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts TJFridays Dance - dancing in a fun & friendly atmosphere. University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support Ballroom, Sequence, Latin. Fridays - 7.45 - 10.15pm, women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, Awsworth Village Hall. Contact: 01773 770973 friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday 1st Mon monthly for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on Stanton Clubhouse Bowls Club - well established flat- 01159 619502. Very friendly group, all welcome. Call Helen green bowls club. Mid-week & weekend matches. Welcome new Sharp on 01773 532186 or Ann Cooper on 01773 710715. members. Please wear flat soled shoes. Lows Lane, Stanton-by- Dale, DE7 4QU. For more info: Christine – 0115 9250249/07786 Watnall WI - meet the 3rd Tues monthly 7.15pm-9.30pm 953067 or www.stanton-bc.yosalite.com or find us on FB at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. New members always welcome. For further information please ring 0115 953 7679. Steady Netball Group- meet at Greasley Leisure Centre, Thursdays 11am - 12 noon. For more info call: 0115 Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions 952 6487 or just turn up. on Thurs evening, Sat & Sun. Juniors from 8yrs welcome Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc. Strelley Line Dancing - 10am - 11.30am. £4. At Sheila org.uk for more info or email: [email protected] Russell Comm. Centre, St Martins Rd, NG8 3AR. New class/ instructor. Beginner level. Call Linda: 07907 711282 Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet 7.30pm on the 4th Wed monthly at St Leonard’s Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but enjoy being Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 know we have? Different topics monthly. Join us 1st Sun 928 3414 or visit www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, NG1. Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the 3rd The Greasley Players - small amateur dramatics Wed monthly: 7.30pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village.Guest speakers, guided construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. walks & outings. Call Graham Birkett on 07528 753470 or props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house, curtains etc). email: [email protected] or see website www. For details of events or to get involved, please contact us via spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook. Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept Society - for everyone interested in plants & gardening. to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996 Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. 7pm for 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@ gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474

The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Keep Fit etc. Rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: [email protected] or 0115 941 7353 or www.nottingham-mechanics.org.uk

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Carrington Triangle Folk Club - has returned to the Gladstone, Loscoe Road Carrington NG5 2AW every Wed 8 for 8.30pm since 1st September. Mostly singers’ nights but LEEN VALLEY BAND guest on Wed 29 Sept with roots Americana, country folk & gospel and PETE MORTON appears on Wed 27 October with songs of humanism, politics, love, social commentary & humour. Contact [email protected] Not all groups will be back up and running and some may still be operating remotely. Please check with individual Fun Chorus - welcomes everyone! Groups in Gedling, groups before turning up. For corrections to these pages Carlton, Kimberley, Bingham, Ravenshead & Arnold. For please email Ali: [email protected] a FREE taster session please contact penny@funchorus. co.uk. All welcome. www.funchorus.com Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm, Bestwood Village Social Club, Park Rd, Bestwood Village, Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet NG6 8TQ. For more info: Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Rd, or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm-10pm. Visit: www.gemconnection.org or just pop along & see us. bingham & district choral society - back to weekly rehearsals at Carnarvon School, Bingham. To minimise Grand Central Chorus - sing in harmony every Wed: the risks of Covid infection, rehearsals will be shorter (from 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit 7.15pm to 8.30pm) and various safety measures will be www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 in place. Our autumn concert is on Sat 27th November 270803 or just turn up. at 7.30pm in Southwell Minster. As always, we will be delighted to welcome new and returning members. We offer ‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber a 3 week trial period to newcomers. To find out more about choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on joining the choir please visit:www.binghamchoral.org.uk Mon evenings. Director - Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or [email protected]. BLACKWOOD CLARINETS - represents most members 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 visit: https://justsing.cc or call Cate 07717 582507/cate. [email protected]. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock,RnB. Tues 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church NG16 5AB. No audition. Kings Community Choir - every Mon: 7.30pm-9pm (term £5 ps. Call Charlotte 07581020959 e: yourcommunitychoir@ time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997.

Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Mon: 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931 Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org 2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer). Lyrical soNGbirds - small, friendly women’s choir for The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, singing a great experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet sopranos & altos. Meet Tues: 10am-12 (term time) Bramcote in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri: Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. For more info:carolynmoore@ 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. 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 nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959 at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact nottingham bach choir - start rehearsals Tue 7 Sept, Sue: [email protected] for more details. singing from 7.30pm at St John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more info contact Heather: 07941 Sherwood Chorus - friendly, relaxed group who enjoy 121091/[email protected] singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Dr. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive NG5 2EN. £2. For info: [email protected] choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun: 7.30- Saturday Singers - it’s not too late to join us and take 9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net part in our Christmas Family Concert. Our programme will contain a good variety of songs, some traditional and Nottingham bluecoat singers - new rehearsal some not so. We meet on Saturday mornings from 9.30 am venue for the Singers. We are now meeting at St. to 12.00 noon at the Nottingham Masonic Hall, Goldsmith Margaret’s Church Hall every Friday at 7.30pm. New singers Street, a short walk from the Theatre Royal tram stop. welcome to our friendly group. Why not join us for our (Opposite Nottingham Trent University Newton Building). No 2021/22 programme of concerts? Contact us at admin@ auditions, no need to read music, just enjoy singing. Come bluecoatsingers.org.net along and give us a try. Check us out: www.thesaturdaysingers.com or ring Dick on 07968 463933 Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - STARTING BACK IN SEPTEMBER. Weekly sessions run in term time in Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love singing Rainworth, Newark, Southwell, Beeston & West Bridgford. but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Reformed NEW MEMBERS always welcome, no need to audition or Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly: read music we’re all about singing for fun. Sign up for a free 8pm-9.30pm. For info: www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood taster session today via our website www.rockchoir.com Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse Nottingham and District Society of Organists Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more (NDSO) - a society for pipe organ & choral music. Enjoy the info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk benefits of membership to include visits to hear & play organs locally & further afield, workshops, talks, charity events, Torkard Ensemble - community music group in annual lunches, member recitals + a glossy mag. Search Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) ‘Notts Organists’ online, call Denis on 07815 510411/01773 & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local 746890 or email us: [email protected] 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. We are excited to be starting everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices rehearsals again with our new musical director Tina Hewitt. New members are very welcome so if you enjoy singing The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all come & give us a try. There are no auditions & the ability to welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont read music is not essential. We meet on Thursdays 1.45- Rd, NG5 1BH. £4 (£2 conc.). First session free. Call Angela: 3.30 in Burton Joyce. For more info phone Heather 0115 07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise 8440872 or Tina 07742 670732.

Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - meet at 7pm on Wednesdays Woodthorpe Singers - are looking to commence face for rehearsals in St Michael’s church, Underwood. If you to face rehearsals in St Marks Church (not the hall), Mon are interested in joining us, please contact Alan Shepherd, 6 Sept, from 19:30hrs and shall be working towards our our Music Director, on 01773 431941. As rehearsals have Christmas concert on 11 December 2021. Anyone wishing to only just begun we will not be accepting bookings until join us will receive a very warm welcome. If you wish to get we are performance ready. However, we look forward in touch or would like more info please contact our musical to contributing to local events next summer. Visit www. director Tina Hewitt via email at [email protected] rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers for or text/call 07742 670732. our contact information and links to our recordings.

Singsation Children’s Choir - ages 5-14. Tues: 6pm- 7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Tanya About Town

It seems to start or Forestry School - Suitable There’s just time to stagger The international musical Down the road at the Motorpoint for 5-10yrs takes place during around the Nottingham Ale Trail. phenomenon Hairspray also Arena, The Drifters are back earlier and earlier October) www.maize-maze. The event remains central to returns (11-16 Oct) as does (15 Oct) with a brand-new show each year! We may co.uk Nottingham’s pub scene with a Chicago (18-23 Oct), and we get performing all their classic hits a visit from Dolly Parton’s smash- just be into October, Mayhem Film Festival will return month-long celebration of local from the last six decades. Nothing pubs, breweries and cask ale. hit musical 9 to 5 (26-30 Oct). But Thieves also visit (16 Oct). but I already have this autumn to showcase the best in international horror, sci-fi and This year the trails take place Meanwhile, comedian Rob Three years after they staged some Christmas cult cinema, with the festival’s until 3 Oct. Brydon visits the Royal the UK’s most successful 17th edition planned to run for Concert Hall (12 Oct) with A dates for your dairy comeback of the decade, Steps four days from 14 - 17 Oct. Night of Songs and Laughter - before we’ve even return once again with their new telling Rob’s personal musical got Halloween out of Moving on to Christmas, and album, What The Future Holds journey from South Wales to the after a sensational debut, and the sure-to-be epic, What West End and beyond. the way! Christmas at Wollaton is back We also have another sighting The Future Holds 2021 Tour (3 this November. The seasonal Unless stated, always assume of Christmas with A Christmas Nov). Blondie call in (12 Nov) classic with a contemporary twist Nottingham CAMRA’s annual there is a charge for the event. Carol (29/30 Oct). The as well as two dates with JLS looks set to become an annual Robin Hood Beer and Cider I would still recommend you Adams Family move into the (17-18 Nov), Fatboy Slim plays tradition. Festival also returns and will once ring ahead or check online neighbourhood (9-13 Nov). The his hugely immersive In The As twilight descends, Wollaton again be held at Trent Bridge before making any journeys, and kooky family are now on stage Round tour (20 Nov). Pete Tong Hall and Gardens once again Cricket Ground (13-16 Oct). adhere to and respect any social in this spectacular musical promise a visually stunning returns to present Ibiza Classics distancing measures that remain If you’re looking for live music, comedy from the writers of multi multi-sensory experience as they 2021 with The Heritage Orchestra in place. award-winning hit musical Jersey become an enchanting world of look no further than the Theatre and a whole host of special Boys. Following them is School All details correct at the time of light and music. (26 Nov - 9 Jan). Royal and Royal Concert Hall. guest vocalists (26 Nov) and of Rock (16 - 20 Nov), My Best There’s a brand new trail for 2021 There seems to be a bit of 80’s going to press. Let’s talk about that fi rst then, Friend’s Wedding (22-27 Nov) and also a quieter twilight option. nostalgia going on as Jason shall we? ROLL UP, ROLL UP Donovan visits to perform and the climactic sixth episode to the Labyrinth’s latest show - For foodies, Thoresby Park his hits and numbers from of the Star Wars saga will be THE CORN EVIL. For 11 nights Craft and Artisan Food Market the musicals (30 Oct) there’s presented live in concert across only at Notts Maze, CORN the UK for the fi rst time with a live also returns on 3 Oct, off ering a also Steve Hackett Genesis Nottingham lads Sleaford Mods EVIL invites you to discover range of stalls from homemade symphony orchestra performing Revisited - Seconds Out & are back with new album ‘Spare it’s darkest secrets. The freaks dog treats and homemade its iconic score live on the big More! (2 Oct), Michael Bolton Ribs’ and performing in their you’ll encounter here are like bee products to gin, chutneys, screen (22 Nov). (11 Oct), Level 42 (13 Oct) and hometown (27 Nov). no other, years on the road can jewellery, crafts and many more. There’s more for Star Wars fans send you a little…stir crazy. The Rick Astley (10 Nov). at Nottingham Playhouse entrance won’t be hard to fi nd If you prefer trying your hand Musical lovers can enter a world too with It’s A Trap - The but the exit certainly will be. Try at crafts yourself, get over to of magic and fantasy as Disney’s Improvised Star Wars Show. not to scream, you don’t want Debbie Bryan in the Lace Market classic movie Bedknobs and The show explores untold stories to upset them. Pre-booking is where you can have a go at a candle making class (14 & 18 Broomsticks makes its world of the Star Wars universe. A recommended as there will only Oct). Learn how to melt, dye premiere as an exciting new handful of audience suggestions If it’s comedy you’re after, The be so many tickets on the gate. and fragrance your wax as well stage musical (6-10 Oct). creates a unique episode before Nottingham Comedy Festival (If that seems a little scary for as designing your own candle your eyes – complementing will be back (12 - 20 Nov) and you, you can still experience the glassware and lid with surface and breaking the canon in The Canalhouse Comedy Night 12 acre maze in other ways. You pattern design painting and unexpected and ingenious ways! is back featuring a mixture of new could immerse yourself in a Laser gilding. They also have wreath “May the Forst of October be acts and established acts trying Tag outdoor adventure game making (14 Nov). with you!” (1 Oct) new material (13 Oct). Tanya About Town

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Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings on 2nd the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. Wed monthly:1pm - 3.30pm at: Catholic Church Parish For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Rd, NG16 2AQ. Respiratory exercise class - Tues & Thurs 11-12 @Plumptre Hall, Church ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon St. Cardiac rehab class Tues 9.45-10.45 @ Plumptre Hall. monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Contact via the Facebook group: Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - supports women and children living in the Borough of Broxtowe who have Age Concern Eastwood - over 60’s luncheon club. Open experienced or are currently living with domestic abuse. For Mon to Thurs 10am til 1.30pm for friendship & fun. A fresh information, support or to talk to someone about what you home cooked meal, entertainment and a volunteer driver have experienced. Do you need advice for a friend? If so, we scheme for the isolated. For more info call 01773 423100 can help. Please call our support line on 01773 719111 or text 07914 634190 (Mon – Thurs 9am–4.30pm) Al_Anon - a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at stress of alcoholics. Meet at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Hucknall Library Meeting Room on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome. 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk Carers’ Trust East Midlands - a carer is someone who Allsorts - do you have physical or sensory disabilities? provides help & support to a partner, child, relative, friend Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk disability. All carers & their friends are welcome. Meet 1st Wed monthly at Brinsley Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, Anxiety management group - meet first & third NG16 5BY - 1.30 to 3.30. For more info call 0115 962 8920. Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/ on 07948 191093 or [email protected] or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from arthritis action nottingham group - an opportunity their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https:// for people with arthritis to talk to others & share tips for centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this. managing their arthritis. Currently meetings are online. Next dates: East Midlands groups - 2nd March @ 2pm. Midlands Connecting Families - we are passionate about parenting. evening groups - 1st March @ 6pm. For joining details see: Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events Contact Eileen Mignott for info on 07877 583529 or email: [email protected] BABES - breastfeeding support - Eastwood Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton St. Every Wed 10am - 11.30am Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering (throughout school holidays too). Free healthy breakfast, for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling older siblings welcome. Just drop in or call 0115 993 5750. acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75+ by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - support Contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of email: [email protected] for more info. bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Cutting Back - self-help group for women who self-harm. Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm 07930 713530 or email: [email protected]

38 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Day Centre - for housebound/people unable to get out Fibromyalgia - support groups, workshops and group much held at The Spinney, Nuthall on Wed 10am - 2.30pm. meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Meet friends, have lunch and enjoy bingo, raffles, occasional speakers/entertainment. Travel arrangements can be Framework’s EVE Works - helps unemployed people into sorted. Please ring Sheila on 0115 938 2862 for more details. work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments & training eg. confidence building/ni terview skills. Tel: 0800 Debt advice network - is a registered charity offering 111 4262 or email: [email protected] free, impartial, professional, face-to face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david. FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton [email protected] or call 07973 113 882 every Tues 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential Eastwood Carers - for all carers in the Broxtowe area. free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: Meet last Tues monthly, 1-3pm at church lounge, St Mary’s [email protected] Church, Church St, NG16 3BS. All welcome. Mutual support with an Adult Carer Support Worker available for advice & Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have guest speakers. Call Zanel - 07525 237716 or 0115 962 9313 children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL Eastwood Memory Cafe - meet 2nd Tues monthly at at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit: Plumptre Hall (behind St Mary’s Church), NG16 3BS 12.30 - http://gateway-women.com 3pm. Stimulating mental & physical activities, trips & visits. For more info: www.eastwoodmemorycafe.btck.co.uk or e: Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary [email protected] or ask your local GP. Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac Eastwood Parkinson’s Exercise Group (EPEG) - the team for more info on: 0115 883 4733 exercises are designed to help improve your balance, breath control, muscle control & hence your self-confidence. Every Hucknall Library Work Club - meets Thursdays Wed 12.45 - 1.45pm at Plumptre Hall, St Mary’s Church, 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: [email protected] Eastwood, NG16 3BS. £3 per session. For info: Nigel Indigo Kids - for children on the autistic spectrum & related 07847367997 or Tony ([email protected]). social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their Eastwood South Community First - provides £250 - parents/carers and siblings. We have the Arc to help or £2500 funding for local community group projects. Why not just for a chat and a cuppa. We have a Parent Partnership claim your application pack! Email: david.page@ntlworld. Service drop in session every other week (term time). com or go to www.eastwood-comp.notts.sch.uk/escf e:[email protected]. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490. Eastwood Volunteer Bureau - we provide the following services for North Broxtowe - a volunteer transport Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for scheme for those who cannot use buses, to go to medical people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet appointments, lunch clubs etc; a befriending scheme in the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help which volunteers visit isolated people usually weekly. We Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 also need more volunteers. Please contact Susan on 01773 Loss of someone to suicide? - self help support group 535255 or email: [email protected] for more details for those who have experienced the suicide of a family First steps - eating disorders in student member or someone close. For more info call 0115 911 1661 services (ediss) - providing support to students, staff (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit ww.selfhelp.org.uk & alumni at both University of Nottingham & Nottingham ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia - Trent University struggling with their relationship with food MESH (M.E.Self Help) is a self help group for people with & associated mental health difficulties. For further info ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers. For more info contact: [email protected], to make a referral visit: search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/Fibromyalgia) on www.firststepsed.co.uk Facebook or email: [email protected]

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 39 Marie Curie Helper Service - FREE to people with Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal any terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We offering companionship & support tailored to their needs. also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed [email protected]. Visit www.mariecurie.org. events. For more info or support call 07942 678692. uk/helper for more info. Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if money sorted in d2n2- free support for those you are affected by Prostate Cancer & would like to talk to struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@ others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org group. Meet at Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in welcome. For further info either ring Self Help Nottingham meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre, on 0115 911 1661 or email [email protected] Mapperley Plains: 2pm-3.30pm. Informal, friendly event for people affected by MS inc. carers & family. No charge.Just Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & turn up or contact Doug for more info. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21 Main more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Road, Gedling, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic dystrophy is the most common and variable muscular dystrophy f adult life. Please Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of mental call or email for more info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@ health services & their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual mdsguk.org. wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org support, info, occasional outings & talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people For more info e: [email protected], write: with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: [email protected]. Nuthall & Kimberley Memory Group - a support group for people with dementia and carers.Meeting Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help fortnightly on a Wednesday at Rumble Tums, Kimberley Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For - 10.30am - 12.30pm. Tel: 0115 9384953 or Kate on 0115 more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368 9278326. Games, activities and support & friendship group.

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slimmingworld.co.uk Preparing for winter months and festivities The darker days are creeping in and this might mean 2. Prioritise workouts in a way that the good habits you’ve built over the summer may change coming into the autumn and winter months. that you enjoy As you begin to create di erent habits based around If it’s too dark to get out for a run or you just can’t pull daylight saving and the colder weather, you might fi nd yourself out of bed to get to the gym on those cold yourself struggling to create positive momentum and mornings, move your workout schedule around to suit. Go maintain motivation. for a lunchtime walk, or do a home workout, you’ll soon warm up! I’ve added a simple 30-minute, equipment-free There are a few simple steps you can take to help you home workout in this article for those frosty mornings. move forward in a positive and healthy way: 3. You can still enjoy Christmas 1. Organise nutrition in advance It really doesn’t have to be about over indulging, self- Bulk cooking those heartier winter meals or using a sabotaging and undoing all of your hard work. If you slow cooker for time e ciency will keep you on track set up a good routine now, you can enjoy the Christmas with your nutrition. We’ve included one of our favourite month without guilt or undoing your hard work. slow cooker recipes in this article, which is packed with veggies to keep you warm and full this winter. 4. Balance and lifestyle is key What we do has to be sustainable for long term goals. Short term goals and fad dieting will land you in a sabotaging cycle of getting results and then losing them again. A lot of time, e ort and misery. Establishing a long-term benefi cial approach with nutrition; a fi tness programme which is going to work around your lifestyle; and establishing a routine which means that social events can be enjoyed guilt free, will enable you to enter the festive season in the right, healthy frame of mind. When the magazines are published, we get readers taking a picture and posting it to their social media account. We love this! Feel free to take a snapshot of our article when you see it and tag us in it! @coachandyjames Simple Home Circuit Allow 30 minutes | Every minute, on the minute x3 rounds (1 min rest in between rounds) • Running on the spot • High knees • Knee up crunch • Reverse lunge with • Squat jumps front kick • Jumping jacks • Plank • Mountain climbers For past articles and much more you can visit my website www.CoachAndyJames.com

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT [email protected] Earlier this year we celebrated 15 years in www.literacyvolunteers.org.uk business with a massive 15 prize competition. Literacy Volunteers From chocolates to picnic baskets, vouchers to flowers there were some great prizes and we would like to thank all our lovely sponsors for their generous donations. We also had a very generous competition to win tickets to the Notts Maze and outdoor cinema tickets. Registered Charity No. 1167357 Literacy Volunteers Thank you to those of you that entered these great competitions, and the winners are: Volunteers are needed to help primary school children with their reading and communication Notts Maize Maze Family Ticket skills. Despoina, S Needham, S Ellis, K Walsh, P Biggs, C Volunteers read and play word games with selected Dawson, K Jones, E Hardman, P Lacey & J Bird children on a one-to-one basis away from the Outdoor Sunset Cinema Family Ticket classroom, to give them confidence and help them enjoy reading and communicating. Volunteers need T Sansom, D White, P Lacey & J Yeomans to be able to commit to visiting a local school on 15 Prizes for 15 Readers the same morning or afternoon each week (for at least a year) and their own transport would be an C Mayfield, S Ellis, L Houghton, L Woodhouse, J advantage but is not essential. They do not need any Pring, S Dang, J Charlesworth, H Butler, C Andrews, formal qualifications – training and ongoing support C Murphey, M Wrightson, L Thompson, G Wilson, B is provided. Volunteers should like children, enjoy Romaniw & G Holman reading, be patient, flexible and reliable. Volunteers We would like to thank B2B Events for the maze and will be vetted through the Disclosure and Barring cinema tickets. Service. Every month we run at least two competitions with If you are interested in this rewarding and fun role, great prizes but you need to be in it to win it, so get please visit their website for more information www. entering!!! literacyvolunteers.org.uk or ring 0115 876 5474 or email [email protected].

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Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more info Chris on 07906 312673.

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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it Greasley Playgroup - every Thursday 9.30 - 11am at publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is Greasley Community Centre, Dovecote Road, Eastwood. For not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. 0-5yrs. £2 per family. All year round, inc. school holidays. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood. 9269777 or email: [email protected] Thurs 7pm-8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm-9.45pm (seniors). 1st session FREE. All welcome. For more info call Mrs Parker 2nd kimberley scout group - Beavers: Mon - 6pm- 0115 938 6281. 7pm ( 6-8yrs). Rainbows: Tues - 5.45pm-6.45pm (5-7yrs). Brownies: Tues - 6pm-7.15pm (7-10yrs). Girl Guides: Hucknall Judo Club - meet Wed 7.15 - 9pm at National Tues - 7.30pm-9pm (10-14yrs). Cubs: Wed - 6.30pm-8pm Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome. (8-10.5yrs). Scouts: Thurs - 7.30pm-9pm (10.5-14yrs). Girlguiding Senior Section- for young women 14 Explorers: Fri - 7.30pm-9pm (14-18yrs). Kettlebrook Lodge, - 26. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org. Kimberley, NG16 2HX. www.2ndkimberleyscouts.org.uk uk/interested or call 0800 1695901. Eastwood Rangers - 3rd Eastwood Beavers - Mondays 6pm-7pm; 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm - 9pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood Cubs - Mondays 7pm - 8.30pm; 3rd Eastwood Eastwood. Kimberley District Senior Section - meet 1st Mon Scouts - Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm. All meet at Plumtree Hall, at St Patricks Church Hall and 3rd Tues at Kettlebrook Lodge. Church St, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. For more info call Joseph Girlguiding: Guides get involved in everything from Barker 07487 748445 adventure sports to performing arts, travel & taking part in Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The community action projects. For girls ages 10-14. To join any Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13 – 18 yrs. Monday of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call & Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm. 0800 1695901. Eastwood Guides - Tuesday 7.30pm - 9pm at Dora Phillips Hall. Greasley Guides - Monday 7.30pm - Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: 9pm at Greasley Comm Centre. Nuthall Guides - Monday fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, 7.30pm - 9pm at St Patricks Church Hall. Kimberley Guides BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. - Tuesday 7.15pm - 8.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 Kimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Rumbletums, Victoria St, Kimberley, NG16 2NH. Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am Brownies- Brownies opens up a world of exciting (term time). From birth to 5yrs. £1 per family. For more info challenges and the opportunity to try new things and call Ros on 07525 350774. make brilliant friends. For girls ages 7-10. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 kimberley preschool playgroup - -Kettlebrook 1695901. Nuthall Brownies - Monday 5.45pm - 7.15pm Lodge, Eastwood Road, Kimberley. For children age 2- at St Patricks Church Hall. Eastwood Brownies - Monday school age. We have free places for qualifying 2, 3 and 6pm - 7.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall. Newthorpe Brownies 4 year olds. For more info please contact Sue on 07825 - Monday 6.30pm - 8pm at Newthorpe Baptist Church. 1st 812901 or email: [email protected]

92 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Langley Mill Childcare - high quality, stimulating & Section (boys 11-18yrs) Fri 7pm: Explorers (girls 5-8yrs) flexible care from 6wks to 8 yrs old. Mon – Fri 8am - 6pm. Wed 6pm: Juniors (girls 8 - 11yrs) Wed 6.30pm: Seniors Typical cost £17 for 4 hr session. For more info please call (girls 11 - 18) Wed 6.30pm Sue Burnham 07944 429424. Nuthall Methodist Church Toddler Group - Life + - a fun packed youth club for ages 11 yrs upwards. Nottingham Rd, Nuthall. Wed 1.30 - 3pm. Games, toys, singing Fridays 8pm - 9.30pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St, & friendship. For more info call Barbara on 0115 977 1791. Eastwood, NG16 3EP. For more info visit: www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk Nuthall Scouts, Cubs & Beavers for boys & girls We learn new skills, have lots of fun & adventures, earn Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group - from birth to badges & make new friends .Scouts (10.5-14yrs) Tue 7.30pm school age. At St Helens Church Centre, Church Lane, - 9pm, contact Ben 07557 689489. Cubs (8-10.5yrs) Thurs Selston. Every Mon (term time), 12.45pm - 2.45pm. Call Julz 6.30pm-8pm, contact Andy 07748 937250. Beavers (6-8yrs) on 07790 037756 for more details. Thurs 5.15pm-6.15pm, contact Nigel 07966 153050. All groups at Ron Whitmore Scout Hut, Back Lane, Nuthall. Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Rainbows - being a Rainbow is all about developing Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk self-confidence, building friendships & having fun. For girls 5-7yrs. To join visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham 0800 1695901. Nuthall Rainbows- Mon 5.45pm-6.45pm at Youth Choir - for 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term St Patricks Hall. Jacksdale Rainbows- Tues 5.30pm-6.30pm time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm- at Jacksdale Comm. Centre. 2nd Eastwood Rainbows - Wed 9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For info 6pm-7pm at Dora Phillips Hall. 1st Eastwood Rainbows - call 0115 958 9312 or [email protected] Thurs 5.30pm-6.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall.

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Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, NG2 4DP. Rumbletots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm. 0115 958 0528/ Rumbletots Cafe, Victoria St, Kimberley. Tues 1pm- 3pm. [email protected] W: http://units.ms-sc.org/ Free. Special offer £2.50 for tea/coffee & cake in the cafe. nottingham. For more info call 0115 945 9421.

Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a St Johns Pre-School - New Basford Community Centre, woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or for children 2 - 5 years. We can offer up to 15 hours of above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are funding dependent on circumstances. For more info contact Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more Lynette on 0115 924 9569. info call 0115 958 9312 or [email protected] Safari Badminton Club (SBC) - Kimberley Leisure Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - outdoor at Centre. For 10-18yrs. All levels. Weekly sessions of coaching Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 & game play in a safe & friendly environment. For more 8UN. Mondays & Fridays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, April - October. info call Steve Farey: 07866 691494 or e: steve@safari- Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. badminton.com or visit www.safari-badminton.com Nuthall Boys’ & Girls Brigades - offer 5 - 18 yrs the opportunity to try out new activities, make friends & get involved in a range of challenges at Nuthall Methodist Church. Contact Janet Lander (Girls’ Brigade) 078899 76342 or Peter Bales (Boys’ Brigade) 07949 102929 if you would like more information. Anchor Boys (boys 5 - 7yrs) Fri 5.55pm: Junior Section (boys 7 - 11yrs) Fri 6pm: Company

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