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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

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. Community Diary If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat (under 150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected]

Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides Arnold Townswomens Guild - meets the first Tuesday opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet at Age UK of each month at 7pm in the Meeting Rooms of Arnold Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. Library. New members are always welcome. For more details every 2 months for networking & social activities. For further please contact 0115 960 2596 or [email protected] info: 0115 844 0011 or email: [email protected] Bestwood Village WI - meet 4th Wed monthly 7.15pm- Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older 9.30pm at Welfare Pub & Kitchen, 1 Park Rd, Bestwood gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities etc. Village. For more info email: [email protected]. Please Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, contact our President Elizabeth on 0115 975 0787 for more info NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info on our programme & activities. call 0115 844 0011 or email: [email protected] Birds Of A Feather (BOAF) W.I - newly created Arnold Arnold Arts Society - at Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond group welcomes all women to join them at the Eagle’s Nest Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday Community Centre, Gedling Rd on 3rd Monday monthly at mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info visit 7.30pm. Please contact the President, Yvonne on 07791 www.art4arnold.com 250966 for more info on our programme of activities.

Arnold Branch of the U3A - activities for retired or Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on semi-retired people. Meet at 1.15pm on the 1st Tues monthly Tues & Thurs from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare at Arnold Methodist Church - for more info visit: Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at www.arnoldU3A.org or contact Pat Jackson: the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on [email protected] or call: 0115 926 3797 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk

Arnold Branch Royal British Legion - meetings held Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people 2nd Wed, monthly at the Victory Club, Church Drive (opp. over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks Sainsburys). Starts at 7.30pm. All welcome. For more info between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also contact Lee Deller: [email protected] organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK & Europe. Contact [email protected] for the program. arnold community group - meet 1st Saturday monthly at the Friar Tuck pub at 10.30am. Help make your Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - a small, friendly community a better place. For more info call: 07910 960755 group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sun 11am-2.30pm to Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www. weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. bulwellforesters.co.uk. For more info call 07983 518915. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info visit: www. carlton rotary club - meet on Zoom every Thurs arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk 7-8pm. Visitors/new members welcome. Our community work, fundraising & social activities continue in a different Arnold Local History Group - new visitors or way. For more info visit: www.carltonrotary.co.uk, call members welcome. We meet 3rd Tues monthly with a break Susan: 07814 138265 or [email protected] in July, August & December. Meetings at Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, NG5 7EL. Details: www.arnold- historygroup. org. Email: [email protected] or tel: 0115 920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold NG5 8GB.

24 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players of all Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run ages. Indoor nets on Thurs evenings at Nottingham High friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area weekdays. School have now started. Contact Derek Pickering on 07989 Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. If you are 180499, tweet: @calvertoncc or visit www.calvertoncc.co.uk new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness why not give for more information. it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info.

Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays & seated yoga class group for all interested in supporting the park.For details: Thurs 2pm-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, www.fbcp.org.uk or email [email protected]. Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes. Friends of gedling Country Park - a community City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet group that encourages everyone who is interested in at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, on 3rd supporting the park & activities on it. For more info visit: Wed monthly: 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting www.gedlingcountrypark.org.uk; Facebook: https://www. talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or facebook.com/groups/FriendsofGCP/?ref=bookmarks or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or e: [email protected] mail: [email protected]

Coffee Morning - Every Tuesday 10am til 1pm. Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, with speakers, held on Sat at 2pm in The Mechanics, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. North Sherwood St. For details: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or [email protected] Complementary Therapies, Health and Well- Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, Friends of Woodthorpe Grange Park - welcome July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. anyone with a genuine interest in this local park visit: Entrance fee. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739 to book. www.woodthorpefriends.co.uk also on Facebook & Twitter or call: 0115 9522669 Craft Club - every Thurs 2-4pm at Arnold United Reformed Church, Calverton Rd (opp. Surgeys Lane). Gedling Climate Change Group - a group from all walks Everyone welcome for an afternoon of craft & chatter. For of life with one thing in common, we want to make a change! info contact Val Moore on 0790 4780304. We organise events, share resources & meet regularly to inform, explain & campaign about climate change. To get in Daybrook Bowls Club - friendly club, 4 league teams touch e: [email protected] or join our community on fb. together with social bowling. Functions throughout the year. New members welcome. Green: Sir John Robinson Way, Gedling Round Table - are you male, aged 18-45 with Daybrook (behind Sainsbury’s car park). Contact 0115 926 some free time? Why not try Gedling Round Table. It’s about 2705 or 0115 920 0206 having fun with a great group and trying something new every fortnight. Our contact details on FB: @Gedling RT. Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Mon 8pm-9.30pm; St Mary’s Email: Gedling [email protected] Church Hall, Wollaton Park Rd. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or e: [email protected] gedling ramblers - we walk Thurs mornings for about 5 miles & most Sundays between 7 & 12 miles. For more info Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet call Martin on 07976 559609 or www.gedlingramblers.org.uk 2nd Wednesday monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk Get Going In Gedling - provides volunteer-led short health walks most days of the week. If you enjoy walking and Ernehale Townswomens Guild - welcomes new socialising, how about joining us? These walks are a great members. Meets 2nd Fri monthly at 2pm, Salvation Army way to start exercising in a safe and supportive environment. Centre, High St, Arnold. For more info call Sheila Murcott on For more info call Fiona Hextall on 0115 901 3635 or visit 0115 926 6594 www.gedling.gov.uk and search for Get Going in Gedling. footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded the good shepherd friendship club - meet at the people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays & Good Shepherd Church Hall, Thackery’s Lane, Woodthorpe some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530 every Thurs - 2pm-4pm (term time). Talks, outings, films etc. or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org Everyone welcome. For more info: 07766 533588.

To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 25 Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at Mondays-8pm, Queen’s Walk Comm.Centre, NG2 2DF. 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@ gmail.com. Or visit: www.greenwood-clog.org.uk Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Comm. Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly Mapperley Community Centre every Tues 10.30am. For group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403. call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk

Killisick Autumn Club - every Tues 9.30 - 11.00am at the nottingham centre for the national trust- Killisick Comm Centre, Killisick Road. For further information Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3 call 0115 956 8575. North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests. Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or in & around Notts, including coffee mornings, day trips & [email protected] or www.ntnottingham.uk exercise classes. No fees. For more info: 0115 844 0011. Nottingham City Petanque Club - social and Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social competitive French boules for all. Entrance off the Fiveways night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed- Island, Valley Road/Edwards Lane NG5 3HU. Sundays 2pm; Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit Tuesdays 7pm; Thursdays 10am. First three visits free. www.cerocheaven.com 07826 949197. Nottinghampetanque.weebly.com. making tracks walking group - for single adults Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School, Sunday in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or Own transport essential. For more info visit: www. Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117 walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. New members welcome. Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club - meet at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, Wednesdays@ 6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No info contact the secretary Peter Radford on 0115 966 3385 experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Mon monthly. 6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New nottingham ivc - social group for professionals & like- members welcome. For more information visit www.notts- minded people. All ages welcome. Weekly pub meetings & machine-knitters.org.uk or email: [email protected] social activities. Part of Association of Inter-Varsity Clubs (AIVC). For more info: www.nottinghamivc.org.uk or call Men in Sheds - hobby workshop for men aged 60+. Put Jonathan: 0115 961 4848. You can also find us on Meetup. your skills to good use, learn new skills, have a chat & a cuppa. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Les on 07872 society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am. 839570 or email: [email protected] About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989 62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, Nottingham Mechanics Bridge Club - meets every theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts. St at 6.30pm. If you like bridge we would love to hear org.uk or email: [email protected] from you. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/ nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960 Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. 7342 or email: [email protected] Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk

26 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park & support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent coming out, health or just need to talk, call us on 0115 934 speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@ visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040

Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & Come along on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 07973 872213 For more info call Karen on 01476 979572/07921 821866 or [email protected]. All welcome. Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Nottingham Organ Society - 1st Monday in the month Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 960 6570 after 7pm at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light for info. New members welcome. musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733. Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley Tuesday evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. 3 week trial people? Try new activities & help in your local community, then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. nationally & internationally through volunteering & Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome. Thurs monthly. For details: www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham REIKI - the gentle Japanese healing technique. Notts Reiki & Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds & Meditation are not for profit and raise funds for Marie Curie. nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings We hold 2 meetings monthly in Nottingham at Arnold & West with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit: Bridgford. To attend & share the gentle energy, e: Richard: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham [email protected] or call 07487 660 2556

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To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 63 Robert Mellors Old Boys Local councillor John Parr is still receiving lots of heartwarming stories from students that used to attend Robert Mellors School. Here are a couple more trips down memory lane from ex-students. Please do keep your stories coming.

Alan Jackson 1949 - 1953 I moved to Robert Mellors from Daybrook redundant I worked at the Curzon Cinema for a Primary in 1949. Memories are fading a little, year as a lm projectionist. at was good fun. understandably so, but as they say - the school en to Raleigh until I was called up. I spent days are the happiest days. 2 years in the army and was based all over, My earliest remembrances are morning including Cyprus and Malta. A er the intial basic assemblies, when we sang all those lovely hymns; training I really got to enjoy army life. Summer suns are glowing, ere is a green hill Back in the UK, demobbed, I went back to far away. en there was Mr Gunn, the musician, Raleigh, then to Nicholson’s garage in Chilwell teaching us to sing things like e Lords High where I was a sales manager. Executioner and Linden Lea. Aged 50 I became a Financial Consultant until I Many tragedies attended those 4 years. Mr Paling retired, aged 66, in 2004. crushed by a bell he attempted to free at St Paul’s. I remarried in 1978 and we are still happily Two friends died in the river Trent at Lowdham, married with 4 daughters, 9 grandchildren and a and one committed suicide at age 14. great grandchild! Happier times though, when I was asked to In 1981 my wife and I became Christians, help produce the school’s magazine, e Heron. worshipping at Stapleford Baptist Church for 30 Trips to the farm to help with the potato harvest. years, then to Basford Road Church, and recently Performing in a school play, e Merchant of we joined with the Salvation Army in Arnold. Venice, playing Shylock. at name stuck with In 2011 we moved back to Howbeck Road, me for years a erwards. Arnold where we still live. Among my best friends were Billy Inman, John I o en walk past the school, but never without Cooper, Brian Marshall, John Parr and John remembering my school friends, some who sadly Marshall along with a few girls from Church are no longer with us. I see the playground, and Drive School. One in particular was Anita Bates in my minds eye I am there playing our favourite who su ered with polio and was in a wheelchair. game of marbles. Also the chemistry lab where I had jobs as a paperboy and also a butchers boy Mr Carter taught us lessons using the Bunsen at Wiggingtons. burner. When I le school my uncle got me a job in Such fond memories, thank you John Parr for the Lace Market as a tea boy. A er I was made inviting me to write this article.

Harvey Maddock 1946 - 1950 Born in Daybrook in 1935, I attended Daybrook as Mans eld Road (Ramper)-leading onto to 25 Infants, followed by High Street Junior School, then mile rides incorporating such villages as Lowdham, onto Robert Mellors School-1946-1950. Gunthorpe and East Bridgeford.Cycling events At 18yrs I was called up for national service with the on the Forest followed. In 1952 I won a junior RAF where I trained as a bomb disposal technician, championship race. e winning team was: H clearing all the WW2 stock of bombs scattered Maddock, Ray Rowbottom, Tony Ashley. Our team around the various air elds and disposing of them took part in the Isle of Man TT week. Out of 120 in the Irish Sea. cylclists, I came 6th. Many events followed post Isle Upon returning to civilian life, I joined Field Aircra of Man. at East Midlands Airport as an Airframe Fitter. One thing I did for Robert Mellors was to record A er a short time with Skills coaches, I retired, details of all the retail shops along Front St and High becoming a local councillor with GBC serving for St from the 1940/50’s. A copy of the recording was 8 years. presented to the school and buried in a time capsule. When I was 14yrs I joined the Arnold Wheelers I currently live locally, with my wife Shirley and son Cycling Club. We did weekly rides along roads such Peter. Robert Mellors Old Boys Local councillor John Parr is still receiving lots of heartwarming stories from students that used to attend Robert Mellors School. Here are a couple more trips down memory lane from ex-students. Please do keep your stories coming. H NOTTS BUILDING & ROOFING LTD H FREE estimates and advice Alan Jackson 1949 - 1953 NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL I moved to Robert Mellors from Daybrook redundant I worked at the Curzon Cinema for a Specialists in all aspects of building and roofing Primary in 1949. 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Literacy Volunteers Children and staff at Killisick Junior School in Arnold welcomed Gem 106 stars Jo and Sparky into school to see the school’s new radio station. Killisick Junior School had been using various fundraising activities to raise money for a professional radio station for children, and with a final £1000 to be found, Business Manager, Kathryn Registered Charity No. 1167357 Literacy Volunteers Carlyle-Butlin sent out a hopeful application to Gem’s ‘Cash for Kids’ fund. Volunteers are needed to help primary school Kathryn explained, “We had raised funding for the children with their reading and communication radio station in numerous ways like school fairs, tuck skills. shops, Giving Lottery, and we are very grateful to Volunteers read and play word games with selected the parents/carers who supported us in raising the children on a one-to-one basis away from the money. The final £1000 we needed came from the classroom, to give them confidence and help them bid to ‘Gem & Greatest Hits Radio’s Cash for Kids’, and enjoy reading and communicating. Volunteers need we were delighted to hear that they chose to support to be able to commit to visiting a local school on us, -especially given the number of applications they the same morning or afternoon each week (for at receive!” least a year) and their own transport would be an Kathryn says the school wanted children to have the advantage but is not essential. They do not need any opportunity to use the radio station, called ‘Killisick formal qualifications – training and ongoing support Rockin Radio’ to develop confidence and new is provided. Volunteers should like children, enjoy transferrable skills. reading, be patient, flexible and reliable. Volunteers will be vetted through the Disclosure and Barring Rock and pop fan, Fletcher Marshall, Year 5, said the Service. radio station was a fun addition to school life. “I love to use the new radio station, it’s fun to teach other If you are interested in this rewarding and fun role, children how to use it. We have recorded introductions please visit their website for more information www. and have had fun learning to use the equipment. My literacyvolunteers.org.uk or ring 0115 876 5474 or DJ name will be DJ Fletch and it’s my dream to work in email [email protected]. TV or radio when I’m older.”

70 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Arnold St. Mary’s Pre-School Funded places available for 2, 3 & 4 year olds Call 07969 544 137 or email www.arnoldpreschool.org

Open weekdays Virtual 5K Find us behind St. Mary’s Church Call today and arrange a visit Santa Dash ‘Tis the season to… join our Virtual 5K Santa Dash! You don’t have to be Prices (postage included): Bear Grylls to Adult (14+) - £14.50 volunteer! Under-14s - £6 Volunteering with Scouts as an Adult Volunteer Doggy Bandana - £2.50 can boot your conﬁ dence, build your skills, whilst also allowing you to connect with your local community. We are sure we will be able to ﬁ nd an ideal role for you in Central Notts. For more info visit: Sign up today: rainbows.co.uk/virtualsanta centralnotts.org.uk/volunteer or Registered Charity Number: 1014051 email: [email protected]

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If you run a group or club for kids this is the page for you. Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - every If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing Tues night (term time): 5.20pm - 9.15pm. Open to all 5-18 yrs is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition - boys & girls. At the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close, (150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on Warren Hill. Contact the vicarage on 0115 920 8879 0115 9269777 or email:[email protected] Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday 1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls (except Bank Holidays) 10am - 12noon. Friendly, busy Association - Mon night (term time): 5.30pm - 7.30pm. group. Suitable from bump to sitting babies only. Special Open to ages 5-18 yrs - boys & girls. At St Andrew’s offers during the group. Various events organised. FREE Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, NG3 5AD. Call 0115 912 admission. Contact 0115 960 7541 for more information. 0098 or email: [email protected] Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club - Sat 5 - 6pm at 1st Redhill Scout Group - Welcome boys & girls. Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. 8yrs +. For more info call 0115 Beavers: Tues 6-7.15pm 6-8 years. Cubs Wed 7-8.30pm 8-10 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com years. Scouts Thurs 7-9pm 10-14 years. Also open for hire, but not to business. Enquiries to: [email protected] Forest Kids Nottingham - Every Thurs 10am - 12 noon at Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the golf hut/cafe for 2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm. Call nature activities, games and general mucking about in Yvonne on 07954 402258. the fresh air. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ forestkidsnotts or email: [email protected] 2nd Arnold (St Mary’s) Scout Group - Calverton Road, Arnold. Beavers: Mon & Wed, Cubs: Tues & Thurs, Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - Run Kwik cricket Scouts: Mon & Wed, Explorers Friday. For more info: email: sessions for 7 to 11 yrs, along with hardball teams [email protected] or call 07982 247147. for ages 11-15. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.

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72 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Killisick Pre-School - Coppice Farm Primary, Laver Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & RANGERS - adventures Close, Arnold. 8.50am - 3.35pm Mon - Fri. OFSTED and fun in a girls only space. Look for meeting information registered. Free funded sessions for 2, 3 & 4 yrs. Breakfast & at https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/ afterschool clubs also available. Contact us: 0115 859 8143, register-your-daughter or e-mail: daybrookdivision@ email: [email protected] girlgudingnottinghamshire.org.uk for further details.

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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 To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: [email protected] 77 arnold swimming club congratulations to all our update lucky competition winners! by Arnold Swimming Club by NG Magazines

The autumn term will see more of our swimmers having the opportunity to enter local swimming galas and the squad is busy training hard during the week to prepare for their upcoming races.

Olympic success Earlier this year we celebrated 15 years in The excitement of the Olympics this summer has business with a massive 15 prize competition. been a real boost to Arnold swimmers and the UK’s From chocolates to picnic baskets, vouchers performance in the pool was amazing. Swimming to flowers there were some great prizes and we club teaches children so much more than the ability would like to thank all our lovely sponsors for their to swim, the rewards of hard work, perseverance, generous donations. team work and self-belief all combined together to We also had a very generous competition to win win Olympic golds this summer and these Olympic tickets to the Notts Maze and outdoor cinema swimmers provide great role models to Arnold’s tickets. young swimmers. Thank you to those of you that entered these great Benefits of swimming competitions, and the winners are: There are many reason to swim and around 2 million Notts Maize Maze Family Ticket people swim every week. Swimming is an all over body work out and a gentle swim can burn over 200 Despoina, S Needham, S Ellis, K Walsh, P Biggs, C calories in just half an hour, more than double that of Dawson, K Jones, E Hardman, P Lacey & J Bird walking. There are not just physical health benefits Outdoor Sunset Cinema Family Ticket but 1.4 million adults swim for the mental health benefits. Swimming releases endorphins which help T Sansom, D White, P Lacey & J Yeomans us feel happier and have a sense of wellbeing. So why 15 Prizes for 15 Readers not give it a go! C Mayfield, S Ellis, L Houghton, L Woodhouse, J Returning to racing Pring, S Dang, J Charlesworth, H Butler, C Andrews, July saw some of Arnold swimmers back in the pool C Murphey, M Wrightson, L Thompson, G Wilson, B competing at their first gala since the beginning of the Romaniw & G Holman pandemic, racing for their own gold in the Festival of We would like to thank B2B Events for the maze and Swimming. The festival of swimming was held on the cinema tickets. last weekend of July at Harvey Hadden pool giving young swimmers from different clubs across the East Every month we run at least two competitions with midlands the opportunity to race against each other. great prizes but you need to be in it to win it, so get A big congratulation to all who took part. entering!!!

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

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

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

© Ali Wale 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] 87 Group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: [email protected]

Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following Breathe Easy Gedling - a support network for people the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at the Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP. ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Contact via the Connecting Families - for family matters. We are Facebook group: Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@ 6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. connectingfamilies.co.uk

Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/ support to family & friends who have or are living with the or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across stress of alcoholics. Meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from Nottingham. Monday 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30 - 9.00pm. For their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https:// more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this.

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering for Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. Email: loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or Anxiety management group - meet first & third email: [email protected] for more info. Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha Debt Advice network - is a charity offering free, on 07948 191093 or [email protected] impartial, professional, face-to-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@ Arnold Methodist Church Mental Health Drop thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882. In Centre - befriending & support for sufferers of mental health problems & their carers. We also offer crafts, games, Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also information, refreshments, pastoral support & signposting. one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. Open every Fri 11.00am-2.00pm at Arnold Methodist Church, To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne 54 Front Street. A warm, sympathetic welcome assured. on 07988 083224 or email: [email protected] arthritis action nottingham group - an opportunity faith in families - For more info on adoption please visit for people with arthritis to talk to others & share tips for www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 managing their arthritis. Currently meetings are online. Next dates: East Midlands groups - 2nd March @ 2pm. Midlands Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and evening groups - 1st March @ 6pm. For joining details see: group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events 07961 025780.

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88 Please mention ngmagazines when responding to adverts Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together into work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments with their carers, very welcome. Meet 2nd Wednesday of & training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills tel: 0800 every month, 1pm-3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, 111 4262 or email: [email protected] Devon Drive (off Mansfield Rd), Sherwood. For more info call Pauline: 01332 810366 or Alan: 01159 262232 FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tues 9.30-12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family memory/mind awareness - foreign coin & banknote resolution lawyer & offers a minimum 45 min confidential collecting could help keep you mentally active & alert. An free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: absorbing pastime from which you can learn a lot. For a chat [email protected] call 0115 926 0276.

Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit: project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, http://gateway-women.com Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Les 07872 839570 or email: [email protected] Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac team meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre, for more info on: 0115 883 4733 Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by MS including carers & family. No charge, people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Tel: 0115 966 3582 Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661. MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21 Kings Money Advice Centre - free, impartial debt Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic advice. Visit www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399. dystrophy is the most common and variable muscular dystrophy of adult life. Please call or email for more Loss of someone to suicide? Loss is a self help support info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: [email protected]. group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (Mon - Fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, Marie Curie Helper service - FREE to people with sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours weekly arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more trained volunteers visit people in their homes offering info call 0115 9706 806 or email: [email protected] companionship & tailored support. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or e: [email protected] Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info. Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368 ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia - MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - meet people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers. on 3rd Tuesday of each month at Nottingham City Hospital For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/ in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or email: meshnottingham@ 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Our aim is to offer emotional, mutual and gmail.com practical support to each other, partners, family and friends. For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460. money sorted in d2n2- free support for those struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@ moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org

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