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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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Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides Carrington Tenants’ and Residents’ Association opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet at Age UK - meets on the 2nd Monday monthly at 7pm in the upstairs Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. rooms of the Gladstone pub, Loscoe Road, Carrington. All every 2 months for networking and social activities. For info Carrington residents are welcome. call 0115 844 0011 or email: [email protected] City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men over 65, Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - social group for older gay meet at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks etc. St, Notts on 3rd Wed monthly at 10am for 10.30am start. Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, Interesting talks + optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. £1. For further info call on 0115 916 4774 or email: [email protected] 0115 844 0011 or email: [email protected] Coffee Morning - every Tues-10am til 1pm. Refreshments Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. More info: www.arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk Drawing & Painting Classes - at Sherwood Textile Workshop on Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. Learn how to use oil Arnold Arts Society - at Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond paint, watercolours, acrylics and Chinese brush painting. Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tues/Thurs mornings Thurs & Fri 6.30 to 9.30pm. Also life drawing on Wed from 2 and Wed evenings. For more info visit www.art4arnold.com to 6pm. For more info call Peter on 0115 931 2422.

Arnold Branch U3A - for retired or semi-retired Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Mon 8pm-9.30pm at people. Meet at 1.30pm on the 1st Tues monthly at Arnold St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Rd. New members Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Pat Jackson: welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: [email protected] [email protected]

Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet Tues & Thurs from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare 2nd Wednesday monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, Centre, Nottingham Rd, Arnold. Productions are staged at NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk the Bonington Theatre. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk. footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays & Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530 over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK & Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run Europe. Contact [email protected] for the program. friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every weekday. Walks from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. If carlton rotary club - meet on Zoom every Thurs you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness why 7-8pm. Visitors/new members welcome. Our community not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info. work, fundraising & social activities continue in a different way. For more info visit: www.carltonrotary.co.uk, call Friends of Bestwood Country Park - community Susan: 07814 138265 or [email protected] group for all interested in supporting the park.For more details: www.fbcp.org.uk or email: [email protected].

26 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings Meditation Classes - weekly Mon: 7.30 - 9pm. Drop-in with speakers at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood classes suitable for all, Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre, St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or 5 Pelham Rd, Sherwood Rise, NG5 1AP. Tel: 0115 985 7356 [email protected] New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full Friends of Woodthorpe Grange Park - welcome programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, anyone with a genuine interest in this local park visit: www. theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For woodthorpefriends.co.uk also on Facebook & Twitter or call: further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts. 0115 9522669 org.uk or email: [email protected] gedling ramblers - we walk Thurs mornings for about 5 Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. miles & most Sundays between 7 & 12 miles. For more info Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, call Martin on 07976 559609 or www.gedlingramblers.org.uk BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. Mon from 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, NG2 2DF. Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@ speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198

Hucknall Round Table - ordinary guys who get to do Nottingham Backgammon Club - meet Mondays at extraordinary things. Members have the chance to embrace 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership life to the full & support their local community. For more info fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith email: [email protected]. Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

Indian Classical Dance - one to one or small groups Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent sessions. £5 per hr. Call Aparna on 920 3319/07737 897720. Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 7pm- 9.30pm. Kindred Spirits Notts - social activities monthly in Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. For details & around Notts, including coffee mornings, day trips & call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk exercise classes. No fees. For more info: 0115 844 0011. Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am. night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed- About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989 Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit 62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk www.cerocheaven.com the nottingham centre for the national trust- Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Light Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3 exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National prepared meal. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests. Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or 958 3244 for more information. [email protected] or www.ntnottingham.uk

Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults nottingham ivc - social group for professionals & like- 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sun minded people. All ages welcome. Weekly pub meetings & all year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. social activities. Part of Association of Inter-Varsity Clubs Own transport essential. For more info visit: www. (AIVC). For more info: www.nottinghamivc.org.uk or call walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. New members welcome. Jonathan: 0115 961 4848. You can also find us on Meetup.

Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Monday monthly. Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members 6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, NG5 8DB. New for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School, members welcome. For more info visit www.nottsmachine- NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or knitters.org.uk or email: [email protected] Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117

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it happened. And they love it. My son is obsessed Watching England play in a major tournament fi nal with football, while my daughter can take it or leave was quite a big deal in our house. Personally I was it. But she watched all the recent England games and delighted to see England get this far in a tournament. a fair few more besides. She drew Austria in a class Over the last few decades it’s been a bit hit and miss. sweepstake and was genuinely interested in their I told my kids this but I don’t think they really believed lack of progress. me. I told them they have been spoilt for football with England in the last few years as they have now got to One of the benefi ts to watching these sorts of a semi-fi nal in the World Cup and now a fi nal in the tournaments is seeing how the kids take it all in. European Championships. Whilst my son is a walking rolodex of stats and

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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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Nottingham www.orchard-vets.co.uk NG5 3AD 0115 969 3565 Orchard Veterinary Centre is a trading name of CVS (UK) limited (company registration number 03777473) whose registered office is at CVS House, Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AY.

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To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 71 what to expect when you’re pet-specting by Scarsdale Vets details, but they will provide you with the information to update to your details. Microchipping prior to going to a new home is a legal requirement. Health issues A breeder should be prepared to take your pup back and give you a refund if you notice any discrepancies or health issues that you were unaware of at the time of purchase. Ensure that a ‘purchase contract’ is drafted and signed by both parties. Becoming a first-time dog parent is one of life’s joys, so what can you expect when you’re pet- Diet specting? Ask the breeder what food they have been feeding Below is a list of important considerations to think the puppy. A good breeder will be prepared and about before getting a puppy. provide you with information on feeding, so you are prepared to continue the same diet or even give The environment you some to go home with. A sudden change in diet Ask the breeder if you can see the mum and dad. and a change of home is enough stress to cause an You should, at least, be able to see the mum if the upset tummy. puppies are there. Dad may have been a stud from Insurance elsewhere, however mum should be present and appear comfortable around her pups. A puppy usually comes with 4 weeks free insurance from the breeder. If not, make sure that you have this You should also ask to see the place where the prepared/looked into for the time they come home puppies are being raised. Always ask to meet them with you. in their environment. The cost of puppies has increased considerably over Vaccination records and flea/worm treatment the years so you have every right to ask as many status questions as you would like to ensure that the puppy Ask for vaccination records and flea/worm chosen is right for you and your family. treatment status. Pups are usually wormed at 2, 5 If you would like more advice on what to expect and 8 weeks of age before leaving mum. A vet health when you’re pet-specting, please contact your local check should be done before you acquire your pup practice and ask to speak to one of our nursing and even the first vaccination given. A vaccination team. record should be given to you for your records. Ideally a date of birth should be known to help with any further vaccinations to complete the primary Remember, a new puppy is for life. vaccination course. Remember, a pup shouldn’t be leaving mum before 8 weeks of age. Microchipping It is the breeder’s responsibility to have the pup microchipped. The chip should be in the breeder’s

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To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 73 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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Welcome to our new fashion page, NG Style. Each month we will be sharing our fashion tips and trends with you. Starting with our outﬁ t challenge!

We all love a bargain. It’s a great feeling, knowing you’ve had a good deal. Buying second hand or There are lots of re-cycled clothes is not only better for the planet, £4.00 online options for it’s better for your purse and you can quite often buying clothes. end up with something a bit more unique. Our favourite is £4.79 Vinted. The app Our resident bargain hunter is Sarah. If there’s is so easy to use. a deal to be had, Sarah knows about it. So, we Sarah bagged decided to set her the challenge of dressing one £12.67 these bargains of us (Cat), head to toe, for the princely sum of from Vinted and £30. As a mum of four, Cat has neither the time or White Rose. inclination to go clothes shopping, so we decided to surprise her. All prices include delivery and buyer After an initial consultation – what size are you? protection fee’s where Do you want an outfi t for work or going out? Do appropriate. you like fi tted or loose clothes? What size feet are you? What brands do you wear most often? Sarah We spent the grand was ON IT. total of £31.50 (what’s £1.50 between Charity shops are great for picking up a bargain friends!) but I think (while also supporting a good cause). We have you’ll agree that spent many an afternoon trawling through the local Sarah did a cracking high street shops looking for that hidden gem. job. Two dresses £10.04 Some, like Oxfam, have now also gone online – (one from Monsoon), https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk Converse trainers and a bag! And they Nottingham based White Rose sell recycled all look gorgeous on fashion and all their profi ts go to support the Aegis our Cat. Trust, a charity that works towards the prediction, prevention and elimination of genocide. White So why not give it a try? Next time you’re in the Rose now have seven shops in Nottingham and are market for an outfi t, have a look in your local going from strength to strength. They also have a charity shops and browse apps like Vinted, Depop, great website: www.whiterosefashion.com where ebay or Facebook. Let us know how you get on. you can pick up some amazing bargains. n� g�l� style|fashion|fun|trends|vintage|bargains Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 0115 952 3617.

Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm - at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. 8yrs +. For more info: [email protected] or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com

Discover, Explore and Create Kids Art Group - at The Place Activity Centre, Sherwood. Be creative & imaginative using a range of different art materials & techniques. Take your Discover & Explore Arts Awards. Sat (term time) 7-9yrs-9.30-10.30am,10-11yrs-10.45-11.45am. Sessions are flexible for siblings. First session FREE. Contact Natasha 07742 949582 or e:[email protected]

If you run a group or club for kids this is the page for you. Forest Kids Nottingham - every Thurs 10am - 12noon If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing at Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the golf hut/cafe for is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition nature activities, games & general mucking about in the (150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on fresh air. Find us at: www.facebook.com/forestkidsnotts or 0115 9269777 or email:[email protected] email: [email protected]

1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group - a fun & friendly Association - every Mon (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm. group for babies and pre-schoolers. Mondays 10.30am- Open to 5-14 yrs - boys & girls. At St Andrew’s Comm. Hall, 12.30pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Chestnut Grove, NG3 5AD. Contact: 1nottingham@boys- Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane,NG5 4HT. £3.50 per family. E: brigade.org.uk or 0115 912 0098 [email protected], visit www.facebook.com/ littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri; Cubs Panther Grp 7-8.30pm Tues; Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs; Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed; NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www. 9865/0787505 6784 nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal.

51st nottingham guides - meet Mon 6.30-8.30pm (term MESSY CHURCH - fun activities & creative worship for the time) at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. whole family followed by lunch. 10.45am - 1pm, second Sat Contact: [email protected] of the month at Sherwood Methodist Church. Call Rev John Wiseman on 0115 840 8026 for more info. 53rd Nottingham Brownies - meet Fri 6pm - 7.30pm (term time) at St Martin’s Church, Trevors Gardens, Nottingham outlaws BMX club - coaching Sherwood, NG5 3FU. Contact: [email protected] sessions Sat: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/ Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities inc. info:[email protected] or facebook: flying, gliding, shooting. For 13-18yrs. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or www.2418atc.org www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.

Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 983 7645 Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or Babies & Toddlers Playgroup - every Thurs 9.30am [email protected] - 11.30am at St John’s Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, Carrington. A fun, friendly, supportive atmosphere. All welcome. For more info call Cynthia on 0115 960 2143.

76 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, literacy volunteers needed! NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live. co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs by Literacy Volunteers 7pm - 9.15pm.

NOTTINGHAM Triathlon Club - Do you love to swim, bike and run or just want to get fitter? Then why not join our HELP IMPROVE A family triathlon club for adults and juniors aged 8+. Based at CHILD’S LITERACY AND COMMUNICATION IN A Bingham, Harvey Hadden and Bestwood. To find our more LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL contact: [email protected]

Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a LITERACY VOLUNTEERS woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or ENJOY MAKING A DIFFERENCE Enjoy a volunteering role that is above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Literacy Volunteers transforming the lives of children. work with children 1-1 in schools to Just half a day a week commitment Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more develop a love of from you can make all the difference reading and open doors in a child’s life. It’s fun for everyone. info call 0115 958 9312 or [email protected] for life-long achievement FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT [email protected] Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - outdoor at www.literacyvolunteers.org.uk Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 Literacy Volunteers 8UN. Mondays & Fridays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, April - October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & RANGERS - adventures and fun in a girls only space. Look for meeting information at https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/ register-your-daughter or e-mail: daybrookdivision@ girlgudingnottinghamshire.org.uk for further details.

Registered Charity No. 1167357 Literacy Volunteers St Jude’s Youth Club - Wednesdays, 6-8pm (term time only) for 11-16 yrs. 50p entry. For more details please visit www.stjudesyouth.org.uk Volunteers are needed to help primary school children with their reading and communication St Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time only), skills. 9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Hall, Woodborough Rd. Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131. Volunteers read and play word games with selected children on a one-to-one basis away from the Tiny Talk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Classes - teach your baby how to communicate before they can talk classroom, to give them confidence and help them and then help with their developing speech and language. enjoy reading and communicating. Volunteers need Suitable from birth to 3.5 yrs. Enjoy a fun hour with your little to be able to commit to visiting a local school on one(s), learn a new skill, make new friends and eat chocolate the same morning or afternoon each week (for at biscuits! Call Claire: 07890 896889 or email: claireba@ least a year) and their own transport would be an tinytalk.co.uk or visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/claireba advantage but is not essential. They do not need any formal qualifications – training and ongoing support is provided. Volunteers should like children, enjoy reading, be patient, flexible and reliable. Volunteers will be vetted through the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you are interested in this rewarding and fun role, please visit their website for more information www. literacyvolunteers.org.uk or ring 0115 876 5474 or email [email protected].

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 77 Crossword Solution Useful Information 1 2 3 4 T C E E 5 6 7 8 Nott’m City Council...... 0115 915 5555 T H R O T T L E D I S H Council Tax...... 0115 718 1777 A R U R E I Housing...... 0115 746 9977 9 Recycling...... 0115 986 2607 I M P R E S S I O N I S M E I K E A Tax Credits...... 0345 300 3900 10 11 12 A S I D E U S U A L L Y Leisure Centres 13 O T T R Arnold...... 0115 901 3690 14 15 16 17 Redhill...... 0115 901 3630 Q U A R T E R S K I N T 18 Southglade...... 0115 876 1600 R A L A A 19 20 Police...... 101 T A B L E S P O O N F U L QMC Hospital...... 0115 924 9924 L I H S S S 21 22 City Hospital...... 0115 969 1169 A S P S O P E R A T E S NHS Direct...... 111 P P S A

Emergency Utilities Electric...... 0800 404090 SUDOKU SOLUTION Gas...... 0800 111 999 8 9 5 6 7 3 2 4 1 Water...... 0800 783 4444 1 2 7 4 8 5 6 3 9 National Rail Enquiries...... 0345 7484950 Nottingham City Transport...... 0115 950 6070 3 4 6 9 2 1 7 5 8 Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000 7 1 2 3 9 4 5 8 6 DVLA...... 08444 530118 5 6 3 2 1 8 9 7 4 Local Taxis Budget Mini Buses...... 0115 962 6572 4 8 9 5 6 7 3 1 2 DG Taxis...... 01159 500 500 9 7 8 1 3 6 4 2 5 Local Community Centres 2 5 1 7 4 9 8 6 3 Sherwood...... 0115 962 1153 Mapperley...... 0115 953 2104 6 3 4 8 5 2 1 9 7 The Place...... 0115 985 6777 St John’s, Carrington...... 07729 682294 Competition Winners A Needham & T Halstead who both won a £50 Ohannes voucher each **please note prizes are subject to restrictions being lifted** Thanks to all our sponsors.

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