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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. Place the chickpeas in a food we used: Place the fl ours in a bowl along with Method processor (you could mash them the bicarb of soda, salt, chives and Strawberries, Medjool Using a sieve – drain the tomatoes if you don’t have one). Add all the cheese. Mix the yogurt and milk dates, Mikado chocolate from the juice (save this for other ingredients and whizz until together in a jug and add to the dry sticks, walnuts, another recipe). Use a spoon to well blended. It’s important to keep mix, bringing it all together. You may homemade chilli jam, push the juice through the sieve. tasting and add extra salt and lemon need to add a bit more milk. You are homemade salsa, In a bowl mix all the ingredients juice if necessary. Make it to your looking for an elastic dough, not too homemade hummus, together. Season to taste and taste. If it’s too stiff , add a splash sticky. Place on a fl oured surface carrot and celery sticks, store in the fridge until needed. of water. 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. 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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. Place the chickpeas in a food we used: Place the fl ours in a bowl along with Method processor (you could mash them the bicarb of soda, salt, chives and Strawberries, Medjool Using a sieve – drain the tomatoes if you don’t have one). Add all the cheese. Mix the yogurt and milk dates, Mikado chocolate from the juice (save this for other ingredients and whizz until together in a jug and add to the dry sticks, walnuts, another recipe). Use a spoon to well blended. It’s important to keep mix, bringing it all together. You may homemade chilli jam, push the juice through the sieve. tasting and add extra salt and lemon need to add a bit more milk. You are homemade salsa, In a bowl mix all the ingredients juice if necessary. Make it to your looking for an elastic dough, not too homemade hummus, together. Season to taste and taste. If it’s too stiff , add a splash sticky. Place on a fl oured surface carrot and celery sticks, store in the fridge until needed. of water. 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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To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 15 The Smelly Tail Dogs smell – fact. They smell worse when they Worse for us, this time we had driven. There was no are wet and they smell signifi cantly worse if they way he was getting in the car smelling like a corpse. decide to roll in something, as I know only too well. After pondering all the options (leave him on Previously, I have mentioned that Gary and I have the beach, take him home stinking, wash him in an odourometer – basically if we can get halfway the sea), we proceeded to one end of the beach home from a walk without gagging then Herbie has where Gary stripped down to his undercrackers escaped the dreaded bath. and dragged the little sod into the sea where he attempted to wash him with a seaweed fl annel. On a recent trip to Northumberland, we were walking along a deserted, wind-swept beach when I helpfully recorded the whole sorry incident for the little scamp disappeared into the dunes. After a social media whilst almost wetting myself. It was 10 minute search, we found him in his high delights, only as Gary emerged from the waves like 007 rolling over a rotting seal carcass. After a struggle, (more like 005½) that we realised an elderly couple Gary eventually managed to get a lead on him had perched on a bench at the back of the beach and literally drag him off the disgusting thing. He and were chuckling away whilst tucking into their then proceeded to head dive into the sand and roll pack-up. Who needs the cinema? around in ecstacy for another 5 minutes (Herbie, not Gary). Day three was thankfully incident free, however our fi nal day held more olfactory delights. Beach Heading back to the rented cottage, it slowly number three. Dead seal number three (how dawned on us that the putrid smell of death can that be??) This one was buried in the sand, following us was in fact Herbie. Luckily, the cottage disguised as a rock. It was only when the rolling was within walking distance, but with no dog started that we realised what it was. Too late. shampoo and an upstairs bathroom we had to Again. The damage was done. And this was just innovate. After fi nding some kids shampoo and a before we set off home so we had no access to the mop bucket we kept washing him in the garden until cottage and it was way too cold for another strip he smelt more like watermelon than warthog. bath with Gary.

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During the 19th century, horses were the main On August 1st that year the Newark stage was form of transport. As is the way with animals, proceeding through Burton Joyce and as it was they were unpredictable and accidents were passing, George jumped up onto the iron step common. at the back of the coach. After about a quarter of a mile he jumped off and another lad quickly Even a very well trained horse could shy or bolt repeated the same trick. Each of the lads did at sudden noises making them difficult to stop, this twice until the coach was about a mile no matter how well they were handled. Most outside the village. people were aware of the risks but over time would become careless and overconfident. Two George then tried a third attempt, but this time cases were reported in the papers in Burton one of the coach wheels caught his leg and Joyce the same year. Clearly it wasn’t just towns carried him round once before throwing him where these accidents occured. on his back in front of the wheel. The wheel immediately passed over his stomach and Richard Sharpe regularly travelled through the lower abdomen as well as smashing his ribs village with his horse and cart. His route was so and breaking his back. Sadly, George died from regular that the horse knew its own way home the injuries he sustained at the scene and as a at the end of the day. Richard had been sitting result an inquest was called for the following on the cart with the horse proceeding on its own day at the Wheat Sheaf pub in the village. It without any reins or anyone leading the animal, condemned the practice of jumping on coaches it was just finding its own way. Just like driving for a ride and found a verdict of accidental a car without a steering wheel. Fine if nothing death, all of which was reported and reinforced distracted the horse, but if this happened you in the Nottingham Journal the same day. would have no means of stopping and disaster could occur.

This type of action wasn’t that uncommon at the time. Often people got home from the pub after a few too many drinks thanks to their well trained animal. However on this occasion Richard was charged with what we would today call dangerous driving when he was stopped in the centre of Burton Joyce. In November 1828, he was fined 10/- as well as costs, a goodly sum in those days. Even today this dangerous stunt still takes place In the same year as the incident with Richard on modern coaches. Sharpe, a group of lads including 7yr old George Mason, were taking turns to carry out a prank. A common practice, especially amongst young boys at the time, was to hitch a ride by hanging onto the back of a passing cart or coach.

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Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf support group for those who have experienced the suicide of social group every Mon 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes on a family member or someone close. For more info call 0115 Tues (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/ 911 1661 (mon-fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk hard of hearing. For further details call 0115 970 0516, text 07817 275253, or email [email protected] Marie Curie Helper Service - provided FREE to people with terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of week, our trained volunteers visit people at home offering mental health services in Nottinghamshire and their companionship & support tailored to their needs. To request carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@ occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW mariecurie.org.uk. For info: www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper. (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch drop-in meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre, Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - meet Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet at rear of cafe. on 3rd Tues monthly at Nottingham City Hospital in the main Informal event with a friendly group of people affected by waiting room at the Breast Institute from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. MS inc carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just We offer emotional, mutual & practical support to each turn up or contact Doug for more info on: 0115 966 3582 other, partners, family & friends. For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460. ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & Nottingham Self Help Group for People who run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or e: [email protected] Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & money sorted in d2n2- free support for those Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@ self help group for people with these medical conditions. For moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org more info visit: www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk

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To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 51 Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely relationship counselling, sex therapy and young people’s with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed events. For more info or support call 07942 678692. SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs & other addictions. Peer-led Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone meetings held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For would like to meet with other women & men with similar meeting details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness & tackles 8449484 or 07870 771326 or [email protected] disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit it to the police on 101. service providing high quality affordable counselling for ages 16 & over in Notts. Accredited services inc.individual, West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis couples & employer assistance counselling. For more info - monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We call 0115 950 1743 or e: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre. support people with any types of arthritis & invite interesting org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. & informative speakers to our meetings. We also organise Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. day trips twice a year & join together for Xmas lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or lorrainesalt81@gmail. Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257 - for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Sat at Southwell. Email: [email protected] or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399

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Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help & support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tues monthly - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - [email protected]

Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport Scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys for appointments & social activities, for people who find it £5.95 difficult to use public transport, taxis & with no access to a car. Volunteer drivers always needed. For more info call 0115 969 9060 or email: [email protected] All available from MSR News Arnold; 5 Leaves Bookshop, Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of the slowest runner, and provide a safe space to talk about Nottingham; The Bookcase, mental health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at Lowdham; NG Magazines, Arnold 10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Katie on 07539 005781. & Floralands, Catfoot Lane

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

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Calverton And Bingham Swimming Club - love swimming? Take it to the next level with our friendly competitive club. Great training sessions most days at Bingham, Cotgrave, Southwell, Calverton & Portland for all ages. Find us on FB or email: [email protected] If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sat 5pm - 6pm at not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. 8yrs +. For more info: All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (under 150 [email protected] or visit www. characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com 9269777 or email: [email protected] Epperstone Happy Tots - village toddler group; meet Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: on Mon 9.45 - 11.15am Epperstone Village Hall. Follow us on fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, Facebook. BTEC, DofE and much more. For 12yrs to 18yrs. For more info visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket or tel: 0115 9837645 sessions for 7 to 11 yrs, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting. For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Lambley Mother & Toddler Group - a friendly, Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or welcoming group (0-5 yrs) for parents & carers. Every Tues ww.2418atc.org 9.30 - 11.20am in Lambley Village Hall’s committee room. £2.50 per family, includes refreshments. For more info Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 contact Jen on 0115 931 4420. 3DX. Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs. Drill, flying, sports, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh, BTECs Little Wilf’s Toddler Group - St Wilfrid’s Church, & much more. Tel: 0115 940 4308 Calverton. For U5’s. Tues: 9.15am - 11am (term time). Visit www.stwilfrids-church.org.uk for more info or just come Beavers, Cubs & Scouts - in Calverton, Burton Joyce & along. Trentside (Lowdham) & Beavers & Cubs in Woodborough. Contact: 0115 952 3617 for more info. Lowdham Colts Youth Football Club- FA Charter Standard Club - Ages 5-18. Friendly, fun football. Midweek Bleasby Playgroup - a friendly baby & toddler group evening training & Sat league. Academy (5 to 7yrs) Sat for parents & carers. Meet at Bleasby Village Hall Mon 9.15- 9.30am on Lowdham Playing Fields. For more info: www. 11.15am, term time only. Come & join us for fun play & craft lowdhamcolts.co.uk or call Dave Johnson on 07733 310201. activities followed by singing/storytime. £2 per family inc. Email: [email protected] snack & drink. Contact Victoria: 079866 10692 Lowdham Preschool - for 2-5 yrs in Lowdham Village Calverton Toy Library - Baptist Church Hall, The Nook - Hall. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 - 3pm, Tues 9-1pm with Mon 1.30pm-3pm, Thurs 9.30am-11am. £1.50 per family inc. breakfast club from 7.30am each day. Rated “Outstanding refreshments. Contact Pauline on 07973 220052. in all areas” by Ofsted. Specialising in outdoor play, language & arts. Contact 07432 775965 or visit www. lowdhampreschool.co.uk

56 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, St Helen’s Baby & Toddler Group - Old Church Hall, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live. Main Street, Burton Joyce (next to chip shop). Mon & Thurs co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 9.30am - 11am (term time), email: [email protected] 7pm - 9.15pm. Sing and Play - baby & toddler group for parents/carers. Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - October- Meet @ Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Lowdham. Wed March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est., 10am-11.30am, term time only. Play & crafts, snack for Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; children then a singalong with piano. £1 per family. Just turn Friday Club Night for all ages 6.30pm-7.30pm. Indoor Cricket up or contact Jeanette on 07925 011821 League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. The Windmill Kindergarten Pre-School Playgroup - a small friendly group offering a safe and Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham stimulating environment for children from 2 yrs to school Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals age. Open Mon-Fri (term time only) from 9am to 3pm at the take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Old School Building, Chestnut Grove, Burton Joyce, NG4 Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham 5DP. Call Linda on 07800 509190. Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or [email protected] Woodborough Pre-school - we are open Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri (closed Wed). 9.15am til 3.30pm daily. Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a Woodborough Village Hall. £3.40 ph. 2.5 yrs upwards. Govt. woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or places available. Full & part time places available. Email: above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are [email protected]. Tel: 0115 965 5895. Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or [email protected] congratulations to all our Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? lucky competition winners! NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield by NG Magazines Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www. nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!

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NOTTINGHAM Triathlon Club - Do you love to swim, bike and run or just want to get fitter? Then why not join our family triathlon club for adults and juniors aged 8+. Based at Earlier this year we had a very generous Bingham, Harvey Hadden and Bestwood. To find our more competition to win tickets to the Notts Maze and contact: [email protected] outdoor cinema tickets. The winners are: Rainbows, Brownies & Guides - for info on groups in Notts Maize Maze Family Ticket NG14 call free on 0800 169 5901 or visit www.girlguiding. org.uk/interested Despoina, S Needham, S Ellis, K Walsh, P Biggs, C Dawson, K Jones, E Hardman, P Lacey & J Bird Rhyme, Rattle & Roll - at Burton Joyce library alternate Wednesdays from 10.30 to 11am. Bring your babies and Outdoor Sunset Cinema Family Ticket toddlers and make some noise with us. Ring 0115 931 3360 for further info. T Sansom, D White, P Lacey & J Yeomans We would like to thank B2B Events for the maze and cinema tickets.

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 57 Football almost came home to a ﬁ nal. And up to that point, for me, that was the the eve of the European Championship football greatest tournament performance I had seen. ﬁ nal. We were all quite excited to put it mildly but Power forward to today and my kids now think that it turned out not to be the win we all dreamed of this level of football is expected from an England fan. despite Luke Shaw’s brilliant goal in the opening tournament performances over the years. They minutes. But, all told, it was a great experience and

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

work out how to pronounce the names of North moments of World Cup glory (I’m looking at you Italia Macedonian midfi eld. And we don’t replay the games with Subbuteo (seriously, it was massive back in the tournaments. I think the fi rst European Championship day), we recreate tournaments on the FIFA video I remember watching was in 1988 when the game instead. And it’s a bit weird when you think Netherlands won it and Marco Van Basten scored about the whole concept: I’m not remotely interested what can only be described as a bit of a belter against Russia in the fi nal. England’s own Captain Marvel born here, or even at all so to get obsessed by a fl ag or an indeterminate patch of ground is frankly absurd. shoulder injury, which seemed to rule him out of But I do take pride in the performance of our sports teams, and I understand how that may come across ‘90’s. My best friend and I were so enamoured by the Netherlands that we spent many school lunch breaks So we sat down to watch the fi nal as a family, our bullet header past the despairing Renat Dasyaev. And fi ngers were well and truly crossed. The start was because we were complete football nerds we decided your dad). worse when you experience it through your children. When Rashford and Sancho came on I fatefully joked to my son that one of them would probably miss a penalty as Man United always seem to off er up some I can categorically say that there was a tournament form of scapegoated player in a major tournament. that made an indelible impression on me and probably every other England fan of that era. It was my last summer before University, Brit Pop was just they won’t forget in a hurry. around the corner, and we had a football team that And we’re already looking forward to next years World scored that incredible goal against Scotland, we thumped the Netherlands and got desperately close say the least!

Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant! [email protected] Dominic Murray calverton library by Inspire Culture on 14th October. There are also Functional Skills English and Maths courses in local libraries. If you haven’t already received your copy of our Autumn term courses, please pick one up at your local library. Further details are also available on our website www. inspireculture.org.uk/learning . We look forward to seeing you soon! Don’t forget there’s still time for your children to sign up to be a Wild World Hero and take part in the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library until Sunday All Nottinghamshire Libraries are now getting back to 5th September. This year’s challenge is in partnership some form of old normal. Furniture is now available for with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). customers to sit and read books and there is no limit on how long you can stay but as this goes to press we Find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge at still have reduced opening times, However, please keep www.inspireculture.org.uk/summerreadingchallenge an eye on our website, www.inspireculture.org.uk, We are starting to plan events again and we’d really like as what we offer will keep changing as things start to to see faces old and new back in the library enjoying open in line with the roadmap. these free events, so here’s some dates for your diary: Calverton Library’s current opening times are: Let your imagination run wild, design and make a badge Mon & Fri 10am – 1pm of your choosing. Wednesday 27th October, drop in between 2 – 3pm. Suitable for all ages, but children Wed 1- 4pm Under 5 will require adult supervision. Our Click & Collect and Home Delivery services were 18-30 October. Drop in craft activities will be available very popular during the latest lockdown and we are for all children to take part in during library opening continuing to offer these for anyone who is not yet times. ready to come into the library. For more information on these services see our website or contact Ask Inspire Keep checking our website inspireculture.org.uk/ on 01623 677200. whatson for any new events which are added. Customers can also now reserve books either at the Calverton Library, 1 Saint Wilfreds Square, library, via the website or by calling Ask Inspire. Calverton, NG14 6FP [email protected] If you would prefer to access our services online please visit inspireculture.org.uk/whatson where you can Tel: 01623 677200 find e-Books, e-Magazines and e-Newspapers free of Opening times for other libraries in the NG14 postcode: charge along with a whole Virtual World of relevant Burton Joyce resources, websites and online experiences. Monday 9.30 – 1.00 At Inspire Learning we are excited about our autumn Tuesday CLOSED programme of face to face and online courses that Wednesday 9.30 – 1.00 2.00 – 6.00 started recently. Coming up, we have a Family Learning Halloween Puppet Making course at Arnold Thursday 2.00 – 5.00 Library. Other highlights at the library include Italian Friday 9.30 – 1.00 2.00 – 5.00 for Beginners as well as a Poppy Crafts course starting Saturday 9.30 – 1.00

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“Autumn carries more goes dinosaur crazy as Dino alternatively, you could stagger new material (8/22 Sep, 13 Oct) Kingdom takes over Thoresby around the Nottingham Ale and Rob Brydon visits the Royal gold in its pocket than Park for two weeks this autumn Trail. With over 40 breweries in Concert Hall (12 Oct) with A all the other seasons.” with 100 prehistoric beasts set Nottinghamshire and nearly 50 Night of Songs and Laughter ― Jim Bishop to be unleashed to roam across pubs serving cask ale in the city telling Rob’s personal musical the plains and woodlands of the centre, the event remains central journey from South Wales to the beautiful historic landscape! (15-31 West End and beyond. But does it carry much to Nottingham’s pub scene with If you’ve missed live music, look (6-10 Oct). The international Oct) in the way of things a month-long celebration of local no further than the Theatre Royal musical phenomenon Hairspray to do in and around pubs, breweries and cask ale. (3 and Royal Concert Hall. Rob also returns (11-16 Oct) as does Sept - 3 Oct) Lamberti returns with his tribute Chicago (18-23 Oct), and we get Nottingham? Read on to George Michael (3 Sep). Put a visit from Dolly Parton’s smash- Unless stated, always assume Nottingham CAMRA’s annual to fi nd out... on your red shoes and dance to hit musical 9 to 5 (26-30 Oct). there is a charge for the event. I Robin Hood Beer and Cider the Bowie Experience (10 Sept), We also have the fi rst signs of would still recommend you ring Festival also returns and will once Belinda Carlisle returns with her Christmas with A Christmas Carol ahead or check online before again be held at Trent Bridge Decades Tour celebrating 35 years (29/30 Oct). making any journeys, and Cricket Ground (13-16 Oct). as a solo artist (8 Oct) and Jason adhere to and respect any social Donovan performs his hits and distancing measures that remain numbers from the musicals in place. Say goodbye to the sitting room (30 Oct). Arboretum Sunset, at the All details correct at the time of cinema and hello to the cinema Arboretum Garden Bar and Of course, we’ve missed our going to press. under the stars! Nott’s Maze has Bandstand, brought to you by musicals! Nominated for 5 Olivier outdoor cinema in partnership with DHP Family, continues every Awards including Best New Down the road at the Motorpoint Sunset Cinema Club continuing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Musical, the sell-out London Arena, The Dreamboys promise until 18 Sept. Fresh popcorn is through until Sun 5 Sept. The For foodies, The Festival of Food smash hit SIX visits the Theatre a raunchy night out (10 Sept), The available at the café as well as entertainment doesn’t end there and Drink returns to Clumber Royal (7-12 Sept). From Tudor Specials hit the road again (17 the full café menu and licenced though, you can still visit the Green Park for its 8th year (18-19 Oct). queens to pop princesses, the six Sept) and The Drifters are back bar. Food vendors off ering tasty, Flag award-winning park for a With over 150 traders and street wives of Henry VIII fi nally take to (15 Oct) with a brand-new show hot food are on-site for all cinema series of free brass concerts (19 food fl avours, the festival off ers the mic to tell their tales, remixing performing all their classic hits nights. Bring your camping chairs, & 26 Sep). a range of fabulous artisan food fi ve hundred years of historical from the last six decades. ‘The choose a spot in the woodland, producers , award- winning food heartbreak into an 80-minute One More Haim Tour’ will see and indulge in your favourite fi lm. and drink, special guest TV celebration of 21st century girl the band performing their biggest Notts Maze also has Forestry chefs , gorgeous gifts , crafts and power. UK shows to date. A welcome School 2021 – Suitable for return for the Californian sisters homewares, delicious dishes with Willy Russell’s legendary Blood 5-10-year-olds during September (24 Sept). and October. cuisine from around the world Brothers is also back telling the served by fantastic Street Food captivating tale of twins who, If it’s comedy you’re after, The Speaking of fi lms… Mayhem Film Wollaton ‘Pop Up’ cafés and bars! separated at birth, grow up on Canalhouse Comedy Night is Festival will return this autumn to Hall’s Titus: opposite sides of the tracks, back featuring a mixture of new showcase the best in international T. rex is King Thoresby Park Craft and only to meet again with fateful acts and established acts trying horror, sci-fi and cult cinema consequences (14-18 Sept). extraordinary Artisan Food Market also (Thurs 14 - Sun 17 Oct). exhibition, returns on 3 Oct, off ering a Enter a world of magic and showcasing the fi rst real You could join thousands of range of stalls from homemade fantasy as Disney’s classic movie Tyrannosaurus rex to be runners for the Robin Hood dog treats and homemade Bedknobs and Broomsticks displayed in England for over Marathon events at the Victoria bee products to gin, chutneys, makes its world premiere as a century continues, and Notts Embankment (26 Sept), jewellery and much more. an exciting new stage musical Tanya About Town

Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older Burton Joyce Bowls Club - Poplars Sports Ground, gay & bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, Station Road. Social bowling on Sat & Tues - April to Sept discussions etc. Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, included in membership subs of £50 pa. League matches 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. also played in 4 leagues on other week days. For more info: Cost £1. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ Dil on 07879425643 or dil.vowles@ talk 21.com ageuknotts.org.uk Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - make new friends, Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or have some fun, take gentle exercise & learn how to square members welcome. We meet 3rd Tues monthly with a break dance? We meet every Thurs at The Old School, Cropwell in July, August & December. Meetings at Arnold Methodist Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843 Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, NG5 7EL. Details: www.arnold- history-group.org. Email: [email protected] or tel: 0115 Burton Joyce & district u3a - educational/ cultural/ 920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB social activities for retired/ semi-retired people of any age. Monthly meeting and 30+ interest groups. Meetings: 1.45pm Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides at BJ Village Hall. For further info contact 07581 456253 or opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally visit: www.bju3a.co.uk at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players and juniors social activities. For further info call 0115 844 0011 or email: (age 14+) to outdoor practice. Every Thurs 6-8pm (weather [email protected] permitting). Calverton Cricket Club, The Rookery, Woods Lane, Main St, Calverton. Contact Richard Lee 077344 11010 Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people or Scott Andrew 07965 4539402 over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also Calverton & district u3a - welcome you if you are organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK & retired/semi-retired. Over 30 special interest groups; meet Europe. Contact [email protected] for the program. new friends, learn new skills and above all, have fun. Monthly speaker meetings held in Calverton Village Hall, 10.30am– Burton Joyce and Bulcote W.I - meet on 2nd Thurs 12.15pm on 2nd Wed monthly. During current restrictions monthly at 7pm in Burton Joyce Village Hall. Visitors meetings are on hold, but many of our groups are still welcome. Contact number: 0115 931 2313. meeting via Zoom. For full info visit: www.calvertonu3a. co.uk or contact 0115 965 4611/0115 965 2376. Burton Joyce Players - put on two plays and a pantomime each year. We rehearse on Mon & Wed evenings caythorpe cc womens & girls - we are a friendly in Burton Joyce village hall. For more details contact Mel club looking for new players! Women & girls of all ages Reynolds on [email protected] and abilities welcome! Get in touch: womens.cricket@ caythorpecc.org Burton Joyce Community Market -Sept 11 & Oct 9. Artisan Foods & Crafts. 10am to 1pm. Burton Joyce Village City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men Hall NG14 5EY. Coffee Shop & Hot Food. 30+ STALLS - inc. over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North FRESH Breads, Fruit & Vegetables, Tray Bakes, Preserves Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wed monthly at 10am, meetings & Honey, Vegan Curry & Chutney Tent & much, much more. start at 10.30am. Talks on many subjects & optional lunch. Visit our FB page. www.burtonjoycecommunitymarket.co.uk Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: Contact Karen 07769 708506, [email protected] [email protected] PARKING The Wheatsheaf Inn NG14 5GB

62 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Complementary Therapies, Health and Well- Get Going In Gedling - volunteer-led short health walks Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, most days of the week. These walks are a great way to July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. start exercising in a safe and supportive environment. For Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, more info call Fiona Hextall on 0115 901 3635 or visit www. Jayne 0115 926 2068. gedling.gov.uk and search for Get Going in Gedling.

Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free gedling ramblers - we walk Thurs mornings for about 5 weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays & seated yoga class miles & most Sundays between 7 & 12 miles. For more info Thurs 2pm-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, call Martin on 07976 559609 or www.gedlingramblers.org.uk Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes. Interested in Clocks, Watches & Horology - get Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet involved in the work of the BHI Museum based at the home fortnightly, Wed 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall of the British Horological Institute in Upton nr Southwell. Get Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more involved in museum projects & volunteering. New members info: Chris on 07906 312673. welcome. £25 annual membership. Call or email for details: [email protected] or 01636 817 601 Dover Beck Flower Club - meet 3rd Thurs monthly at Burton Joyce Village Hall. For more info call 0115 965 4745. Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Notts, including coffee mornings, day trips & Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Mon 8pm-9.30pm at St exercise classes. No fees. For more info call 0115 844 0011. Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: ladies badminton group - looking for new members [email protected] who play to a good standard. Thurs at 10am. Southwell Leisure Centre. 2 courts available, approx. 1 hr then Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet volleyball for the energetic. Call Sue for info: 01949 21218 2nd Wed monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit: www.evwa.org.uk Lowdham Pantomime Group - meet every Wed 8pm - 10pm from Sept - February. Children from 10 yrs. See footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded website for further details: www.lowdhampanto.co.uk or people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays & contact the secretary: [email protected] some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530 or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org Lambley Historical Society - meets on the 4th Mon monthly at 7.30pm in the Lowdham W.I. Hall. New members Friends of gedling Country Park - a community or visitors always welcome. For info call Kay Winfield: 0115 group that encourages everyone who is interested in 9313646 or John Smith: 0115 9313066 supporting the park & activities on it. For more info visit: www.gedlingcountrypark.org.uk; Facebook: https://www. Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social facebook.com/groups/FriendsofGCP/?ref=bookmarks or night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed- mail: [email protected] Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit www.cerocheaven.com Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details contact Lowdham WI - meet at 7.30pm on 2nd Mon monthly Janet: 0115 922 1734 or [email protected] (except January) at Lowdham WI Hall. Visitors welcome. For more info call 0115 966 3035 Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. Mon 8pm, Queen’s Walk Comm. Centre, NG2 2DF. Actively Lambley WI - meet 2nd Mon monthly at 7.30pm in Lambley seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Call Tricia: Village Hall. Visitors always welcome. Contact Michelle: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@ michelle.church156@btinternet or call 0115 779 3623 gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk Lowdham Bowls Club - join us for casual or competitive Gedling Climate Change Group - people from all walks sport and all year round social activities. We are on Main of life who want to make a change! We meet regularly to Street next to the village hall, opposite The Old Ship Inn. For inform, explain & campaign about climate change. To get further info call Mike on 0115 841 1559. in touch please email: [email protected] or join our online community on facebook.

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 63 Lowdham Bridge Club - come and have an enjoyable The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant game of Rubber Acol Bridge at Lowdham WI Hall Mon: Society - interested in plants & gardening? Meet 2nd Fri 10am - 12.30pm. Call Harry Healey: 0115 966 3434 or e: monthly from Sept - April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary [email protected] for details. All levels & abilities. Rd, NG2. 7pm. For further info: www.nottmhps.org.uk; hps. £10 introductory fee + £2 wkly table fee. Inc. refreshments. [email protected] or call Carol on 0115 914 2474.

Lowdham History Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet Thurs monthly (Sept - April) in the Lowdham WI Hall. New every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park members & visitors welcome. Varied & interesting speakers. Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent For more info call Maureen Handley: 0115 966 9462 speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation Sun throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am. Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info visit: About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989 www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. New members welcome. 62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk

Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Mon monthly. Notts Fuchsia Society - meet at Wollaton Park 6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG members welcome. For more info visit www.notts-machine- on the 4th Tues monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & knitters.org.uk or email: [email protected] demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30ish - Meet people? Try new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the new activities & help in your local community, nationally & project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, internationally through volunteering and fundraising? Meet Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Les on 07872 7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit 839570 or email: [email protected] www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for details. the nottingham centre for the national trust- Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3 Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National Comm. Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 7pm - 9.30pm. Friendly Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests. group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk [email protected] or www.ntnottingham.uk Nottingham City Petanque Club - social and Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. competitive French boules for all. Entrance off the Fiveways Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts Island, Valley Road/Edwards Lane NG5 3HU. Sundays 2pm; & other social events - find us on facebook. Tuesdays 7pm; Thursdays 10am. First three visits free. 07826 949197. Nottinghampetanque.weebly.com. Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thurs from 8pm & pick Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www. Mon monthly at 7.30pm. Come along & listen to an evening novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 07973 872213. of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School, New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117 theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts. Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mon 8.30pm org.uk or email: [email protected] at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

64 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and Come along & meet us on the first Fri monthly @ 11am - join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. For more info call Karen on 01476 979572/07921 821866 or At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: [email protected]. All welcome. Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome.

Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 960 6570 after 7pm unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information for info. New members welcome. email: [email protected] Robin Hood Probus Club - for retired men, partly retired Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tues at The at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Come Lane, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or [email protected] 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/ Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed, Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, NG3 1JH. For Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: Ken on 07769 more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk 834693 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk

Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info Seated Yoga Class - Thurs 2-3pm at The CORE Centre, & support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New members very coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up! 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@ nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why NG1 4EZ. Your friendly social centre, is now OPEN again not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The and ready to welcome members and visitors back to enjoy Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham. our activities. These will be gradually resumed in a safe environment where you can relax with your friends. More Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures information on: 0115 9145838 or 0115 9523048. held 6 times a year - plus special events & trips. New members welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tues www.egyptology-ssae.org monthly at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: Soroptimist International - a group of women who www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk meet 1st & 3rd Mon monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & into the Peak District, but other areas too. We often contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www. Trent Valley Art Group - meets on Mon 1.30 - 3.30pm nottinghamwayfarers.com in Burton Joyce & surrounding areas. We paint and sketch outdoors in fine weather and work indoors in winter. We take Nottingham Mechanics Bridge Club - meets every part in local art exhibitions & events working with beginners Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St & more advanced students. For more info call 0115 931 2422 at 6.30pm. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/ to speak to the tutor. nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960 7342 or email: [email protected]

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 65 Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions woodborough art group - on Thurs evening & weekends. Juniors from 8yrs welcome Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc. update org.uk for more info or email: [email protected] by Woodborough Art Group Woodborough W.I - meet on 3rd Mon monthly at Woodborough Village Hall at 7.30pm. For more info call President, Yvonne O’Donnell on 0115 965 5482.

Woodcarving Club - Tues: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996

Woodborough Bridge Club - meets every Thurs: 7pm at Woodborough Village Hall, Lingwood Lane. Friendly duplicate bridge; also opportunities for pairs events, match play & classes. EBU affiliated. Contact Jane (0115 965 2595) or [email protected]. See www. bridgewebs.com/woodborough

Woodborough Art Club - small, friendly group of artists of all abilities. Meet Thurs 10am - 12 noon at The Institute, Row Lane, Woodborough. We have a permanent exhibition of our work. Varied programme of demos & tutor once a month. We take part in Woodborough Street Market & have an exhibition every Xmas. We look forward to welcoming new members. For more info call Joyce Andrews: 01159 653832 or call in to see us. Woodborough Art Group are meeting for real Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for in the newly refurbished Institute, Roe Lane all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane Woodborough on Thursdays from 10.00 - 12.30. Park (behind Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses if you are new to running as well as walking group. Visit for We have an exciting weekly programme and are details: www.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk planning some whole day workshops on Saturdays. We are also continuing with our virtual art club using Woodborough monday Bridge Club - friendly WhatsApp. If you are interested in joining us as a duplicate bridge club. Meet Monday at The Institute, Roe Hill, member or a virtual member please contact me. Woodborough, NG14 6DS. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Call Peter on 0115 931 2412. Partners can be arranged with prior notice. Jenny McKenzie, Sec Woodborough Art Group: [email protected] You don’t have to be Tel: 07380 668745 Bear Grylls to volunteer! First note for your diary: Volunteering with Scouts as an Adult Volunteer 14th October 2021 - 10- 12.30 can boot your conﬁ dence, build your skills, whilst also allowing you to connect with your local ‘Landscape in Oil’ demonstration with local community. We are sure we will be able to ﬁ nd professional artist Stuart Caress. an ideal role for you in Central Notts. For more info visit: Free to members and virtual members and £10 centralnotts.org.uk/volunteer or for guests. All welcome. Please contact me Jenny email: [email protected] McKenzie to book a place.

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Volunteers are needed to help primary school children with their reading and communication skills. Volunteers read and play word games with selected children on a one-to-one basis away from the classroom, to give them confidence and help them enjoy reading and communicating. Volunteers need to be able to commit to visiting a local school on the same morning or afternoon each week (for at least a year) and their own transport would be an 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] 67 Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet Wed: 8.30pm at the Gladstone, NG5 2AW. All singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners welcome. For more info call Martin/ Marion 0115 9552935 or [email protected] or visit: carringtontriangle.org.uk

eastwood collieries’ male voice choir - meet every Tues 7-9pm at St Mary’s Church, NG16 3BS. Always pleased to see new faces.

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

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

Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - STARTING BACK Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love IN SEPTEMBER. Weekly sessions run in term time in singing but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Rainworth, Newark, Southwell, Beeston & West Bridgford. Reformed Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues NEW MEMBERS always welcome, no need to audition or monthly: 8pm-9.30pm. For info call Binny:07884 005286 or read music we’re all about singing for fun. Sign up for a free www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood taster session today via our website www.rockchoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - ages 5-14. Tues: 6pm- Nottingham and District Society of Organists 7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. (NDSO) - a society for pipe organ & choral music. Enjoy the For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. benefits of membership to include visits to hear & play organs locally & further afield, workshops, talks, charity events, Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse annual lunches, member recitals + a glossy mag. Search Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more ‘Notts Organists’ online, call Denis on 07815 510411/01773 info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk 746890 or email us: [email protected] Torkard Ensemble - community music group in nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959 & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. We are always looking for new members, but Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West singers. Contact us at: [email protected] Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-for- Trent Valley Singers - a friendly, mixed voice choir who everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices sing a wide variety of music.Having been unable to meet since the start of the pandemic we are excited to be starting The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all rehearsals again on Thurs Sept 2nd with our new musical welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont director Tina Hewitt. New members are very welcome Rd, NG5 1BH. £4 (£2 conc.). First session free. Call Angela: so if you enjoy singing come & give us a try. There are no 07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise auditions & the ability to read music is not essential. We meet on Thursdays 1.45-3.30 in Burton Joyce. For more info Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - at last, we are making plans phone Heather 0115 8440872 or Tina 07742 670732. again – although nothing is definite yet, we are hopeful that we will resume our rehearsals in September. We have Woodthorpe Singers - are looking to commence face much to organise to ensure we can comply with government to face rehearsals in St Marks Church (not the hall), Mon guidelines, but our vaccinations are a huge boost to our 6 Sept, from 19:30hrs and shall be working towards our confidence, and we will test mask inserts which may also Christmas concert on 11 December 2021. Anyone wishing to help at rehearsals. We need some time, but once we are join us will receive a very warm welcome. If you wish to get performance-ready we will announce future dates again. in touch or would like more info please contact our musical Please use the addresses below to follow our progress. Visit director Tina Hewitt via email at [email protected] www.rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers or text/call 07742 670732. for our contact information and links to our recordings.

Soundswell - community choir meet Tues eve (term-time) at Bluecoat Academy, Aspley. A wonderful way to make new friends. Visit www.soundswell.org for more info. Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble will be performing at St. Peter’s & All Saints Church, St. Peter's Square, Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm NG1 2NW on Saturday, 9th October on the at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact return of their popular Coffee/Lunchtime Concert Sue: [email protected] for more details. Series. The short programme will feature pieces from Mendelssohn, Vivaldi, Pärt and a selection Sherwood Chorus - friendly, relaxed group who enjoy of contemporary choices. See St. Peter’s website singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank for more details. Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Dr. NG5 2EN. £2. For info: [email protected] Crossword Solution Useful Information 1 2 3 4 T C E E 5 6 7 8 Gedling Borough Council...... 0115 901 3901 T H R O T T L E D I S H Notts County Council...... 0300 500 8080 A R U R E I Newark & Sherwood D C...... 01636 650000 9 I M P R E S S I O N I S M Tax Credits...... 0345 300 3900 E I K E A Leisure Centres 10 11 12 A S I D E U S U A L L Y Arnold...... 0115 901 3690 13 Southwell Leisure Centre...... 01636 813000 O T T R 14 15 16 17 Redhill...... 0115 901 3630 Q U A R T E R S K I N T Carlton...... 0115 987 2333 18 R A L A A Calverton...... 0115 901 3800 19 20 Richard Herrod Centre...... 0115 961 2949 T A B L E S P O O N F U L Lakeside Tower...... 0115 967 1444 L I H S S S 21 22 Police...... 101 A S P S O P E R A T E S QMC Hospital...... 0115 924 9924 P P S A City Hospital...... 0115 969 1169 NHS Direct...... 111 SUDOKU SOLUTION Emergency Utilities Electric...... 0800 404 090 8 9 5 6 7 3 2 4 1 Gas...... 0800 111 999 1 2 7 4 8 5 6 3 9 Water...... 0800 783 4444 3 4 6 9 2 1 7 5 8 National Rail Enquiries...... 08457 484950 Traveline...... 0871 200 2233 7 1 2 3 9 4 5 8 6 Nottingham City Transport...... 0115 950 6070 Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000 5 6 3 2 1 8 9 7 4 DVLA...... 0844 453 0118 4 8 9 5 6 7 3 1 2 Local Taxis Gedling Taxis...... 0115 940 0121 9 7 8 1 3 6 4 2 5 2 5 1 7 4 9 8 6 3 Local Community Centres/Village Halls The Core, Calverton...... 0115 847 0551 6 3 4 8 5 2 1 9 7 Calverton Oasis...... 0115 965 5140 Woodborough Village Hall...... 0115 912 6524 Lowdham Village Hall...... 0115 966 3596 Burton Joyce Village Hall...... 07980 983058 Competition Winners A Needham & T Halstead who both won a £50 Chemists Ohannes voucher each Lowdham Pharmacy...... ,..0115 966 3228 **please note prizes are subject to restrictions Burrows Close Pharmacy...... 0115 931 2096 being lifted** Thanks to all our sponsors.

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