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Spring is most definitely in the air and it can’t
come soon enough for us.
We are looking forward to spending more time
outside and enjoying the lovely countryside
around Nottingham.
If you love nature then why not enter our
competition to win a falconry experience
and get up close and personal with these
magnificent birds.
The recipes this month are are all about stuffing
things. They have been tried and tested by us
and we can confirm they are delicious!
If cooking isn’t your thing, you could try and win
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Indian restaurant in Carrington.
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Eat, drink and be merry 7
Recipe pages 8-9
Free time and what to do with it 10
Music roundup 16-17
Community diary 18-22
Looking good, feeling great 25
A helping hand when you need it 28
Crossword puzzle 30
Helping Hand group directory 32-34
Home and garden 37
For sale 64
Sudoku puzzle 75
Pets and their people 81
Business and professional 82
Kids - Learn and play 83
Kids diary 84-85
Useful information 86
Puzzle solutions 86
Index/List of advertisers 87
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Top Tips
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TopJokes
What’s red and invisible?
No tomatoes!
K Lowe
What do you call a pony with a
cough?
A little horse!
L James
What kind of exercise do lazy
people do?
Diddly Squats!
J Passfield
What do call a boomerang that
won’t come back?
A stick!
D Francis
Travel Fresh
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ituated in the old 1920s
NatWest bank on the
junction between
Mansfield Road and Hucknall
Road bordering Mapperley
Park, Masala Junction offers
both home style and modern
Indian dining in a building full
of history and character.
Naj Aziz bought the bank in
2015, and with the help of
architect sister-in-law Lyn
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the building into the stunning
restaurant it is today.
With over 30 years experience
and a string of award winning
restaurants behind the family,
it’s no surprise Masala Junction
won the accolade Best
Independent Neighbourhood
Venue at the last Nottingham
Bar & Restaurant Awards
and previously, Winner of
Best Indian Restaurant at the
Nottinghamshire Food and
Drink Awards.
The menu is a reflection of
the Aziz’s love of fine Indian
home cooking and offers a
very warm insight to the food
scene from their origins of
Kashmir. “Simple dishes with
fresh ingredients, wonderfully
cooked by my mother are
a vivid memory.” says Naj
Aziz and it’s this inspired
style of cooking that we
were delighted to sample in
the Junction Goat Ka Salan
dish – a family recipe that
the Aziz brothers enjoyed
whilst growing up to celebrate
special occasions.
The menu is carefully curated
to satisfy every taste, beside
the home style and modern
Indian fare, sit delicious meat
alternatives such as Mattar
Soya Keema, a traditional dish
with a modern vegan twist.
The vegan and vegetarian
dishes are clearly not an after
thought here. Our starters,
the Carrot and Beet cutlets
(pictured) and Avocado
Golgappas are deliciously
crisp, beautifully presented
and spiced to perfection.
The wine list, crafted by
master sommelier, one of
only 200 worldwide, is unique
and reflects careful and ideal
pairing with the style of food
at Masala Junction.
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Get
Stuffed!
Stuffi ng has been around since at least
Roman times. The cook book ‘Apicus
de re Coquinaria’ has recipes for
stuffi ng made from vegetables, herbs,
nuts and offal and it was used to stuff
chicken, pigs and even dormouse!
Since the late 1800’s in America it is
called ‘dressing’. This stems from the
way it was cooked at Thanksgiving,
outside the bird rather than in the cavity.
Stuffi ng was also deemed too crude a
term for the well to do.
The great thing about stuffi ng is that
you can stuff pretty much anything with
pretty much anything! From chicken
(see Kiev recipe opposite) to seafood
and most vegetables. But also thinking
outside the box you can hollow out
a loaf of bread, stuff it and you have
the perfect picnic food. It isn’t just for
savoury fi llings either. You can stuff
pancakes, cookies, cupcakes, apples
and the list goes on...
Stuffi ng as a method of cooking is used
across the globe. From Greek stuffed
vine leaves to Indian stuffed paratha to
the Russian pirozhki (stuffed bread). If
you think about it every country has a
speciality that involves stuffi ng. How
about a Cornish pasty? Or an Italian
Calzone? Or a Japanese gyoza? We
love to stuff everything!
My absolute favourite has to be sage
and onion. Not the dry stuff you get
from a packet, but homemade with
grated onion, dried sage, breadcrumbs,
sausagemeat and an egg. I bake it in a
dish and could eat it all day.
Ali Wale

Stuff ed Squash with
Blue Cheese /Serves 2
1 butternut squash
200g blue cheese – crumbled
30g pine nuts – toasted
2 echalion shallots – sliced
1 tbsp thyme leaves
250g sachet cooked rice/grains
Salt & pepper
Knob of butter
Method
Heat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray.
Half the squash, scoop out the seeds and
stringy bits. Score the fl esh and rub with
olive oil. Season and put a knob of butter
in the cavity of each half. Bake in oven for
45 – 90 mins depending on the size of your
squash.
In a small pan with a splash of oil, slowly
cook the onion until soft and slightly crispy.
Allow to cool.
Meanwhile – put 150g of the cheese in a
bowl, along with 20g of the toasted pine
nuts, the rice or grains. Add the cooled
onion. Once the squash is soft, remove
from the oven, scoop out most of the fl esh
and add to the bowl. Mix well and check
seasoning. Once well combined, spoon
back into the squash shells. Top with
remaining cheese and pine nuts and put
back in the oven for 15 mins until the top is
brown and bubbling.
This is a meal in itself and needs nothing to
accompany it, although some broccoli or a
green salad wouldn’t go amiss.
Chicken Kiev /Serves 4
4 chicken breasts – boneless & skinless
75g unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic – crushed
½ lemon – zested
2 tbsp parsley – chopped
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
75g fl our – add a tsp paprika (optional)
2 eggs – beaten
150g breadcrumbs – add parmesan (optional)
Sunfl ower oil for shallow frying
Method
First make the garlic butter. Mix together the butter,
garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt & pepper. Place in cling
fi lm, shape into a cylinder & freeze for about 20 mins.
Meanwhile get 3 shallow bowls ready. One with fl our,
one with beaten egg & one with breadcrumbs. Heat
oven to 200°C. Then prep the chicken. The aim is to
stop the garlic butter leaking out while the chicken is
cooking. You can google YouTube videos on how to
do it. I used a really sharp knife and made a thumb
size pocket in the thick end of the breast. Be careful
not to break through the bottom. Once the garlic
butter is hard, slice it and use it to stuff the cavity
in the breast. Use cocktail sticks to seal shut. Then
toss the breast in fl our, then egg, then breadcrumbs,
making sure they are well covered.
Heat the sunfl ower oil in a frying pan until a little
crumb sizzles. Fry chicken for 3 mins on each side,
until golden. Transfer to a baking tray lined with
greaseproof paper. Bake in oven for 20 mins or until
cooked through. Hopefully the butter will still be inside
the breast. If you get any leakage simply spoon back
over the breast to make it even crispier. Delicious
served with a green salad and new potatoes.

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the team expanded around 10
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At the start of the covid pandemic,
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the usual calendar of events.
Alistair, who runs the experiences
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Usually they are undertaken in a
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Tanya About Town
Spring is finally in the
air, and with it comes
a whole host of
things to do around
our wonderful county.
Read on for my pick
of what’s on in and
around Notts over
March and April.
One of the first signs of spring is
when the bulbs come up. Holme
Pierrepont is renowned for its
glorious displays of snowdrops,
and the last couple of weeks in
February is the best time to see
this amazing display, although
the beautiful garden is open to
the public daily until the end of
April (except Saturdays). It costs
£5 for adults (children are free).
Holme Pierrepont Hall – 0115
933 2371
If you fancy something a little
more adventurous outdoors,
Thoresby Courtyard offers a
Segway course that will see you
take to the twists and turns of
this woodland location (12-13
March/ 9-12 April)
Segway Events – 01226 982772
Are you a fan of history? Join
Arnold Local History Group at
Arnold Methodist Church (15
March 7pm) for ‘Reminiscences
of Old Arnold’ with various
speakers giving an oral history
of their childhood growing up in
‘old Arnold’. Old characters and
old haunts! Or join them 19 April
for a talk on the Transformation
of Nottingham Castle by Cal
Warren.
Arnold Local History Group –
arnold-history-group.org
Enjoy a fascinating day out at
Britain’s finest Victorian water
works by visiting a Steaming
Day at Papplewick Pumping
Station (17-18 April) or you
could combine history with a spot
of Ghost Hunting when Haunted
Heritage visit Newstead Abbey
(5 March) and Wollaton Hall (19
March). Are you brave enough
to join the team for a paranormal
investigation ? Or perhaps you
fancy a psychic reading, if so
Spiritworld have the perfect
evening for you at Newstead
Abbey (18 March). Go along
and meet psychics and mediums
providing short taster readings.
Who and what will you discover?
Papplewick Pumping Station –
0115 963 2938
Haunted Heritage – 07340
239294
There’s plenty of live music to
choose from throughout March
and April. The Wanted bring their
‘Greatest Hits Tour’ to Motorpoint
Arena (11 March) giving fans a
chance to hear all their favourites
live for the first time in 7 years.
Stormzy follows (21 March) with
a date from his highly anticipated
‘H.I.T.H. World Tour, then one of
the most trailblazing arena tours
of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical
Version of ‘The War of The
Worlds’ - Alive on Stage! visits (23
March). I can’t wait for that one.
Welsh rockers the
Stereophonics return for another
eagerly anticipated tour date
(March 30) and Dua Lipa visits
(26 April).
Motorpoint Arena –
0843 373 3000
Over at the Royal Concert Hall,
pop icon Adam Ant is back

(12 March). Winner of the first
Brit Award, recipient of two Ivor
Novello awards, Grammy nominee
and MTV’s Sexiest Man Alive,
promises a set list for his Antics
tour that will get everyone dancing.
Theatre Royal/RCH – 0115 989
5555
For theatre lovers, over at the
Lace Market Theatre there’s
a radical re-imagining of
Stevenson’s classic story, Jekyll
and Hyde, where the civilised
Edinburgh
society of
Mrs Jekyll
meets
the seedy
Flossie
Hyde of
Soho in
a thrilling
collision
of Victorian England with the here
and now (7 - 12 March).
Lace Market Theatre –
0115 950 7201
I can’t claim to be a ballet
connoisseur, but I quite fancy
seeing The Nutcracker when it
visits the Theatre Royal (12-16
April). Adored by critics and
audiences alike. With familysized
helpings of Mathew
Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos
and magical fantasy.
If it’s comedy you’re after,
John Bishop brings his highly
anticipated brand new stand up
show – Right Here, Right Now to
Motorpoint Arena (1 - 2 March).
Jack Whitehall (and family) stop
by the Royal Concert Hall with
‘How to survive family holidays
(and Christmas) (21-22 March).
There’s Just The Tonic Comedy
Night at Metronome (5
March) and the award winning
Canalhouse Comedy Night
twice a month (9 and 23 March)
features a mixture of established
acts trying new material and new
acts. Doors open at 7pm and
booking is recommended.
Metronome –
metronome.uk.com
Canal House Comedy Night –
ncfcomedy.co.uk
For sports fans, why not take a
tour of the world famous Trent
Bridge Cricket Ground? Tours are
available on selected Tuesdays
and Saturdays. If it’s excitement
you want, go and watch the
Nottingham Panthers, our local
ice hockey team. Be warned
though, it is addictive! Check out
their website for latest fixtures,
news and to buy tickets.
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground –
0115 982 3000
Nottingham Panthers –
panthers.co.uk
Unless stated, always
assume there is a charge
for the event. I would still
recommend you ring ahead
or check online before
making any journeys, and
adhere to and respect any
social distancing measures
that remain in place.
All details correct at the
time of going to press.

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - every Wed @ the
Gladstone, Loscoe Rd, Carrington NG5 2AW. 8 for 8.30pm. OVER
THE MOON on 23 Mar & Stonesthrow with Steve & Julie Wigley
on 20 April . Contact m.smalley@ntlworld.com
Carlton Male Voice Choir - if you like singing & have a
voice that can fit into one of our 4 singing sections why not
give it a go? We can be found at Netherfield Baptist Church
NG4 2LE every Wed: 7:30-9:30pm. Message via FB, email:
choirsec.cmvc@gmail.com or visit carltonmvc.org for details.
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Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm,
Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, Bestwood
Village, NG6 8TL. Sing into Spring Concert - Sat 12 March,
7.15pm @ Central Methodist Church. Tribute Concert - Sat
9 April, 7pm @ St Michael & All Angels Church, Underwood.
Contact: Colin Pursglove on 01159 794842 or visit:
bestwoodmvc.org.uk
bingham & district choral society - now rehearsing
The Messiah in preparation for our Golden Jubilee Concert
on Sat 30th April at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Parish Church,
Newark, where we will be joined by Newark Choral Society. If
you would like to sing with us, we offer a warm welcome and a
3 week trial period for new singers (no audition). Rehearsals:
Wed 7.15 – 9.20pm at Carnarvon Primary School, Nursery Rd,
Bingham NG13 8EH. For more info: binghamchoral.org.uk or
call our secretary Val Morgan on 0115 9332353.
bluecoat singers - meet to rehearse every Friday 7.30pm
at St. Margaret’s Church Hall, Aspley Lane, NG8 5GE. Join
our friendly group to create great music. Our next concert
is Sat 23 April - 7.30pm @ the Church, Rise Park, 92
Revelstoke Way, NG5 5EB. For tickets call 0115 953 1903
Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock,RnB. Wed
7.30 to 8.30pm @ Katie Wright School of Dance, NG16 2EZ.
No audition. £6 ps. Call Charlotte 07581020959
e: info@charlottemendley.com
Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new
members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall
Mon: 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931
2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer).
The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, singing a great
variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet
in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri:
7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928.
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet
every Thurs at Kirk Hallam Social Bar, Dallimore Rd, Kirk
Hallam, Derby, DE7 4GZ. 7.30pm-10pm. We are preparing &
looking forward to holding our very popular “Be A Gem For
A Day” which will be held at the social Bar on Sun June 12th
For more info: www.gemconnection.org
‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber
choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on
Mon evenings. Director - Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or
wakefield337@btinternet.com.
Just Sing woodborough community choir
- Thursday evening(term time only) 7.30pm-9pm.
Woodborough Village Hall. Contact Cate 07717 582507
Kings Community Choir - every Mon: 7.30pm-9pm (term
time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring
friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997.
Lyrical soNGbirds - small, friendly women’s choir.
Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues:
10am-12 (term time) Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB.
For more info:carolynmoore@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
mirabilÉ vocal ensemble - see https://mirabilé.org.uk/
for details of upcoming concerts.
music for everyone family sing - Saturday 26
March, 1.30pm – 5.30pm at Kingswood Methodist Church,
Lambourne Drive, Wollaton. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon
of singing together. Children aged 5+ with their mums,
dads, grandparents, carers, aunts and uncles – the whole
family, friends too! Singing is great for health, togetherness,
confidence and fun. More info: https://www.music-foreveryone.org/event/family-sing-workshop/
nottingham bach choir - Tues from 7.30pm at St
John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more
info contact Heather: 07941 121091/heather@ng7.org.uk
nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall
Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959

Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive
choir, campaigning through international song for justice,
peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun: 7.30-
9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net
Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - JOIN ROCK CHOIR
TODAY! Mixed choir, weekly sessions (term time) in
Rainworth, Beeston, Southwell, Newark & West Bridgford.
New members always welcome, no need to audition or read
music, we’re all about singing for fun. Sign up for your FREE
taster session today via our website www.rockchoir.com
Hope to see you at Rock Choir soon.
Nottingham and District Society of Organists
(NDSO) - a society for pipe organ & choral music.
Membership includes visits to hear & play organs locally
& further afield, workshops, talks, charity events, annual
lunches, member recitals + a glossy mag. Search ‘Notts
Organists’ online, call Denis on 07815 510411/01773 746890
or email us: ndsosecretary@gmail.com
Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults
with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West
Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon).
For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-foreveryone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices
radcliffe on trent male voice choir - every Thurs
7.15pm-9.15pm. Methodist Church, Shelford Rd, NG12 2AG.
All welcome, we will teach you to sing and we sing for fun.
Spring Into 22 Workshop - April (free, 8 week course) For
info visit: radcliffeontrentmvc.org or call Bill: 07972 013614.
The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all
welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont
Rd, NG5 1BH. £4 (£2 conc.). First session free. Call Angela:
07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise
Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - meet 7pm on Wed for rehearsals
in St Michael’s Church, Underwood. We are looking for new
members to join the men’s section. If you, or someone you know
is interested in joining a mixed choir please contact us: email:
tim@rocknsoul.org.uk or Alan Shepherd, on 01773 431941. Visit
www.rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers for
our contact info & links to our recordings.
rose singers ladies choir - meet Wed 1pm-2.45 pm at
Rushcliffe Community Centre, Carlton NG4 1RQ. If you like
to sing come and join us. For more info ring Tina Hewitt on
0774 2670732
Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm
at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet
& are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact
Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.
Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse
Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more
info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk
rushcliffe phoenix voices - meet Tues 7pm-9pm
(term-time) at St Giles Church, West Bridgford. Everyone
welcome. For more info: rushcliffepheonixvoices@outlook.com
Sherwood Chorus - friendly, relaxed group who enjoy
singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank
Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Dr.
NG5 2EN. £2. For info: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com
Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love singing
but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Reformed
Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly:
8pm-9.30pm. For info: www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood
Saturday Singers - now is the time to come and join us
to take part in our Spring Concert taking place on Sat 30th
April with our usual lively and mixed programme. We meet
on Sat mornings; 9.30am-12.00 noon @ Nottingham Masonic
Hall, Goldsmith St. No auditions, no need to read music, just
enjoy singing. Come along and give us a try. Check us out:
thesaturdaysingers.com or ring Dick on 07968 463933
soundswell - community choir meets Tues evenings
(term-time) at St Paul’s Church, Daybrook, NG5. Experienced
singers & beginners welcome. Why not give it a go? You’ll
love it–guaranteed! Details at: www.soundswell.org.uk
Torkard Ensemble - community music group in
Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above)
& a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local
charities. We are always looking for new members, but
are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass
singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk
totally vocally - contemporary pop, rock & gospel
sung in totally a-cappella harmony. Big sound, sung with
joy, no sheet music- for natural born singers! Regular
performances. Musical Director: Abi Moore. Nottingham-
Monday Evenings 6.45pm-8.45pm www.totallyvocally.com
Trent Valley Singers - a friendly, fun, mixed voice choir.
We sing a wide variety of music and there are no auditions,
so if you enjoy singing do come along and give us a try.
We meet on Thursdays from 2pm-4pm in Burton Joyce
Village Hall. For more info contact Tina on 07742670732 or
tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or Heather on 0115 8440872
Woodthorpe Singers - face to face rehearsals in St
Marks Church (not the hall), we meet every Mon, from
7.30pm working towards our Spring concert. Anyone wishing
to join us will receive a very warm welcome. If you wish to
get in touch please contact our musical director Tina Hewitt
via email: tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or text/call 07742
670732, or visit FB page-Woodthorpe Singers.
wollaton singers - friendly all female choir. Meet
every Tues (term times) at St Barnabas Church, Chilwell,
7.30-9.30pm. Sing a mix of gospel, folk songs, musicals, pop
songs & classical pieces. Open to new members from 2022.

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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: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk
Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides
opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet at Age UK
Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx.
every 2 months for networking and social activities. For info
call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk
Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older
gay and bi-men. Offers a range of social activities, walks,
etc. Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare
St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For info call
0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk
alcoholic anonymous - if think you have a problem
with alcohol please call us on our freephone: 0800 917
760 or your local Nottingham no: 0115 941 7100 for free
confidential help and advice. If alcohol is costing you more
than money we can help.
Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or
members welcome. We meet 3rd Tues monthly with a break
in July, August & December. Meetings at Arnold Methodist
Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, NG5 7EL. Details: www.arnoldhistory-group.org.
Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115
920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB
Arnold Arts Society - Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond
Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tues/Thurs mornings
and Wed evenings. For more info visit: www.art4arnold.com.
Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2
weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre.
Photography skills from the complete beginner to
the accomplished amateur. For more info visit: www.
arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk
Arnold Townswomens Guild - meets the first Tues
monthly at 7pm in the Meeting Rooms of Arnold Library.
New members welcome. For more details please contact
0115 960 2596 or bl_hales@hotmail.co.uk
Arnold Branch of the U3A - for retired or semi-retired
people. Meet at 1.30pm on the 1st Tues monthly at Arnold
Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Pat Jackson:
patjackson181@hotmail.co.uk
Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people
over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks
between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also
organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK &
Europe. Contact julieking1@hotmail.co.uk for the program.
bridge players - if you are interested in playing social
bridge why not join the Bonington Bridgers on Monday
afternoons in Woodthorpe? We are a friendly group who
play at all levels. No joining fee. Contact: gordontodd11@
gmail.com or 07526 739752.
Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground,
Station Road. Further info: 0115 844 7167
Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on
Tues & Thurs from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare
Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at
the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on
0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk.
carlton rotary club - meet weekly on Thurs
evenings either at Mapperley Golf Club in person, or on
Zoom. Visitors/new members welcome. For more info
about our community work, fundraising & social activities:
carltonrotary.co.uk or email: carltonrotary@gmail.com
carlton conway senior citizens bowls club - new
members welcome. Friendly matches, no competitions. Lots
of laughs & plenty of tea & cakes. For more details cal Kate
on 07980 777798
carlton & gedling u3a - a friendly group for the semi
& retired. Meet monthly on the 3rd Thurs at 10am, Richard
Herrod Centre. Tel: 07787 427200
Coffee Morning - every Tues - 10am til 1pm.
Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church,
173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.
Coffee Morning - at Wesleyan Reform Church, corner of
Burford/Furlong St, Arnold. On the 2nd Sat monthly: 10am -
11.30am. Cakes, home-made marmalade etc. on sale.
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Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-
Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May,
July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room.
Entrance fee. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739 to book.
City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over
65, meet at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood
St, Notts on 3rd Wed monthly: 10am, meetings start at
10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional
lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email:
r.west8@ntlworld.com
Daybrook Bowls Club - friendly club, 3 league teams
together with social bowling. Functions throughout the year.
New members welcome. Green: Sir John Robinson Way
Daybrook (behind Sainsbury’s car park). Contact 0115 920 0206
Ellenismos Greek Dancing – Mon: 8pm-9.30pm at
St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members
welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email:
m.beedham@ntlworld.com
Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet
2nd Wed monthly at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16
2AB. For more info: www.evwa.org.uk
Ernehale Townswomens Guild - welcomes new
members. Meets 2nd Fri monthly at 2pm, Salvation Army
Centre, High St, Arnold. For more info call Sheila Murcott on
0115 926 6594
footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded
people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays &
some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530
or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org
Foxhill Evangelical Church Coffee & Cake - every
Wed 10.30am til noon. Why not call in for a coffee, cake and chat?
Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run
friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every
weekday. Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces.
If you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness
why not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info.
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings
with speakers at The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For
details call Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com
Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community
group for all interested in supporting the Park. For more
details check: www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@
ntlworld.com
Friends of gedling Country Park - a community
group that encourages everyone who is interested in
supporting the park & activities on it. For more info visit:
www.gedlingcountrypark.org.uk; Facebook: https://www.
facebook.com/groups/FriendsofGCP/?ref=bookmarks or
mail: fgcpchair@gmail.com
Friends of Woodthorpe Grange Park - welcome
anyone with a genuine interest in this local park visit: www.
woodthorpefriends.co.uk also on Facebook & Twitter or call:
0115 9522669
Gedling Climate Change Group - we are a group of
people from all walks of life with one thing in common,
we want to make a change! We organise events, share
resources & meet regularly to inform, explain & campaign
about climate change. To get in touch please email:
gedlingccg@gmail.com or join our online community on fb.
gedling ramblers - we walk Thurs mornings for about 5
miles & most Sundays between 7 & 12 miles. For more info
call Martin on 07976 559609 or www.gedlingramblers.org.uk
Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing.
Mon 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, NG2 2DF. Our
aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia:
07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@
gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk
Hucknall Round Table - a group of ordinary guys who
get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance
to embrace life to the full & in turn support their local
community. Do more. Learn more. For more info email:
secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk.
Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At
Mapperley Community Centre every Tues 10.30am. For
more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403
Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month
in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day
trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by
calling 0115 844 0011.
Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social
night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed-
Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit
www.cerocheaven.com
Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Light
exercise (chair exercise) £3 inc. tea, biscuits & freshly
prepared meal. Every Wed 11am-2pm. St Marks Church Hall,
De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958
3244 for more info.
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Line Dancing - come along & join our group. Mon: 1.45pm
to 3.30pm at Bakersfield Community Centre (BANCA),
314 Sneinton Dale, NG3 7DN. Also enjoy a cuppa & lively
company. For more info call Pat - 07790 818343
Mapperley Artists - meet at Haywood Rd Community
Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Thursday 1.30pm. Call Teresa
Morris on 07969 420417.
Marie Curie Mapperley & Arnold Fundraising
Group - welcomes new members. We meet on a regular
basis & aim to host 2 or 3 events a year. To join the group or
if you would just like to help with local collections, please call
Helen on 07794 695331 or email: hmjscott@talktalk.net
Mapperley Scrabble Club - Arrive at 6.30pm every
Thurs at Haywood Rd Community Centre. Newcomers &
experienced players welcome. For more info contact Stefan
on 07531 487739 or visit www.mapperleysc.org.uk.
Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Mon monthly.
6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New
members welcome. For more info visit www.notts-machineknitters.org.uk
or email: mappnitnatter@gmail.com
Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club - meet Wed @
6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more info contact the
secretary Peter Radford on 0115 966 3385
Making Tracks Walking Group - for single adults
40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every
Sunday all year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire &
Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more info: www.
walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.
mapperley ukulele group - meet at Westdale Lane
Baptist Church. Monday: 6.30-8.30pm. New members
welcome. Cal Rose - 07802 386370
Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men
aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn
new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the
project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building,
Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Les on 07872
839570 or email: les.taylor@ageuknotts.org.uk
a morris dancer? me? - TRY IT! Female team. Sundays.
Bilborough, NG8, but UK-wide performances. For more
details: www.mortimers-morris.org.uk & Facebook.
Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members
for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School,
NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or
Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117
Notts Fuchsia Society - meet at Wollaton Park Comm.
Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tues
monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations.
All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.
Nova - new friends for senior single people. Meeting at
the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, 2nd
& 4th Friday monthly from 8pm. See our news & events
programme at www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on
07973 872213 for more info.
Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet
every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park
Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent
speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info
visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198
Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For
info and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal
issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us
on 0115 934 8485 (Mon to Fri 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@
nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040
Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at
.7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School,
Catfoot Lane, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles &
couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info
call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk
nottingham ivc - social group for professionals & likeminded
people. All ages welcome. Weekly pub meetings &
social activities. Part of Association of Inter-Varsity Clubs
(AIVC). For more info: www.nottinghamivc.org.uk or call
Jonathan: 0115 961 4848. You can also find us on Meetup.
Nottingham Mechanics Bridge Club - meet every
Tues & Thurs at Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood
St at 6.30pm. If you like Bridge we would love to hear
from you. For more info visit: www.bridgewebs.com/
nottinghammechanics/ or call David Underwood: 0115 960
7342 or email: davidunderwood1@sky.com
Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds &
nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings
with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit:
www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham
nottingham women’s centre - learning courses,
events, wellbeing, space to meet and support available for
every single woman across Nottinghamshire - in-person
or online. Nottingham Women’s Centre, 30 Chaucer Street,
NG1 5LP. E: reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com
T: 0115 9411475
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Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th
Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We
welcome everyone who loves to write. For information email:
info@nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk
Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre.
1st Mon monthly at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an
evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets from the
Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733
The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club
- meets fortnightly, Sat afternoons (except Dec). Outdoors
(summer walks & outings) April - Sept & indoors (speakers)
Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1 3FN. For more
info call Ian on 0115 960 6882.
Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30ish - Want to meet
people? Try new activities and help in your local community,
nationally and internationally through volunteering &
fundraising? 7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd Thurs
monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for details.
The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St,
NG1 4EZ. Your friendly social centre, is now OPEN again
and ready to welcome members and visitors back to enjoy
our activities. These will be gradually resumed in a safe
environment where you can relax with your friends. More
information on: 0115 9145838 or 0115 9523048.
Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s.
Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts
and any other social event - find us on facebook.
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant
Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants &
gardening. Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-April at St
Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. 7pm for a 7.30pm
start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.
nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent
Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park
Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open
7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All
welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to
www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk
the nottingham centre for the national trust-
Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3
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.
For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or
bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or www.ntnottingham.uk
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new
members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the
Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different
walks to suit all abilities. For details call John on 01623
469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com
New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full
programme of events each month - (daytime only) day
trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest.
For further details contact Joyce 0115 779 4625, www.
newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlifenotts50@gmail.com
Nottingham City Petanque Club - social and
competitive French boules for all. Entrance off the Fiveways
Island, Valley Road/Edwards Lane NG5 3HU. Sundays 2pm;
Tuesdays 7pm; Thursdays 10am. First three visits free.
07826 949197. Nottinghampetanque.weebly.com.
Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite
new members to local weekday or weekend walks further
afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email:
margnewell11@virginmedia.com.
Nottingham Oddfellows - lonely? Want to meet people
in a social, friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on
the first Fri monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North
Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01476
979572/07921 821866 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk
Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. 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
Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tues
monthly at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For
details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website:
www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk
Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mon 8.30pm
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.
Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation
society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am.
About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989
62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk
Pranyog Yoga Classes - every Tues 6pm - 7.30pm. At
Raja Sahib Temple, 196a Mansfield Rd, NG3 4GG. Classes
are FREE with £2 donation for venue/heating/lighting. Tel
07803 149781 or visit www.pranyog.co.uk
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Maggie Keswick Jencks Cancer Caring Centres Trust (Maggie’s) is a registered charity, no. SC024414
Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley
- Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and
join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks
then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week.
At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info:
Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome.
Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group
- meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the
Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 960 6570 after 7pm
for info. New members welcome.
Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues
morning 7 - 8.30am (except after Xmas day & Easter) at The
Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Rd, NG5 2EF. For more
info call 07894 412 281 or john.brayhome@ntlworld.com.
Roundabout Club (nottingham) - for mature
business/professional, single, separated, divorced &
widowed. Exciting programme, speakers, dancing, theatre,
holidays, walks/badminton. Join us, make friends & enjoy life
more! Every Monday 7.30pm at Oakleigh Lodge Social Club,
1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. Tel. Judy 01623 794771 or www.
nottinghamroundaboutclub.co.uk
Soroptimist International - meet 1st & 3rd Mon
monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus.
We carry out projects to support women & girls at local &
international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with
these projects. For info: http://sigbi.org/nottingham
Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday
first Mon monthly for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley
on 01159 619502.
U3A Mapperley and District - meets 4th Thursday
monthly at 10am via Zoom during COVID restrictions. Plus
many group activities for Third Agers to LEARN, LAUGH
AND LIVE better during and after COVID. Visit u3asites.org.
uk/mapperley or email: carolyn@luckhurst.me for more info.
Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions
on Thurs evening & weekends. Juniors from 8yrs welcome
Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc.
org.uk for more info or email: club@nottinghamsailing.club
Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for
all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane
Park (behind Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses
if you are new to running as well as walking group. See
website for details: ww.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk
Woodthorpe Model Railway Club - meet Tues & Fri
from 7pm at Sherwood Comm. Centre, Mansfield Rd, NG5
3FN (near Woodthorpe Park). We are a small friendly group &
visitors are always welcome. You can find us on Facebook or
call Bob Heath on 07889 031305 for more info.
Seated Yoga Class - Thurs 2-3pm at The CORE Centre,
17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New members very
welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up!
South Notts Alive & Kicking Friendship Club - every
Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. A social &
dancing evening. 01949 358154 or gmtyas@hotmail.co.uk
St Jude’s Art Group - meet in St Jude’s Church Hall on
Woodborough Rd - 9am -12 noon each Wed. All abilities
welcome. For info contact Dave Prentice on 0115 962 3704.
Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy
being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one
life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why
not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The
Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures
held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New
members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For
further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org
kitchen table day
Bake a difference
Friday 25 March
or a day that suits you.
Host a coffee morning, party or games night
around your kitchen table and raise money for
people with cancer.
Register for your free fundraising pack and t-shirt.
maggies.org/kitchentableday
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mapperley library
by Inspire Culture
Warhammer Club – this is a new group that meets
once a month to build and paint models and play
scenarios. Saturday mornings 10.30 am – 12 noon
ages 10 years and over.
During the Easter school holidays we will be running
a children’s Easter craft activity. This will be on
Tuesday 12th April 10.30 am – 12 noon. Bring the
children along and have some crafting fun!
From Monday 7th March 2022 we will be changing
our opening hours slightly. Please see below for
details:
Monday: 1.00pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Wednesday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Thursday: 9.00pm – 1.00pm
Friday: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Story Hullaballoo sessions are every Thursday
morning 10.00 – 10.30am. Join us free for rhymes
and stories for under 5’s.
We hold a monthly reading café 2.00 – 3.30pm, our
next dates are Monday 28th March and Monday
25th April. Please check in the library for the theme
for discussion each month and feel free to come
along and join in the conversation whilst enjoying tea
and cake.
There are two writing group meetings a month –
please check with the library re dates and to book a
place.
We are very excited that our new adult crafting
group is about to start – Tuesday 15th March and
Tuesday 19th April both 10.30 am – 12.00 noon.
Please check in the library for further details.
You can keep up to date with any events and opening
times on our web site: inspireculture.org.uk
Inspire learning have a wide range of courses
available and our brochure is available online or in
libraries. Some courses will be face to face in our
libraries whilst others will be delivered online via
zoom. To find out more about what courses are
available please visit our website:
inspireculture.org.uk/learning
Mapperley Library Westdale Lane Mapperley
Nottingham NG3 6DG
Mapperley.library@inspireculture.org.uk
Burton Joyce
Community
Market
Tel: 01623 677200
12 th March 10 – 1
9 th April 10 - 1
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LICORICE PIZZA
NIGHTMARE ALLEY
To say I was excited for Licorice Pizza
would be an understatement. Paul
Thomas Anderson is my favourite
director of all time, so to say that this
film still surpassed my expectations is a
miracle. This film is the director’s loving
ode to San Fernando Valley, where he
grew up and set many of his earlier
works. Much like Quentin Tarantino’s
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’,
this film does not really have much
of a conventional plot structure to
speak of. It moves at a very odd pace
as it shows scenes with seemingly no
greater place in the narrative beyond
enhancing the characters and themes
of the film, which is exactly why I love
it. Where most directors would have
a very clear-cut plot, this film has a
sprawling, episodic feel that allows it
to relish in the nostalgic atmosphere
present throughout the entire runtime.
Yet it always maintains this dark
undercurrent, something that drives
the two leads together and led me
to further empathise with both main
characters. This was arguably my
favourite new release in years and I
suggest everybody go and watch it!
Writer: Sam Leary 10/10
Nightmare Alley is a visually stunning and
passionately performed return to cinemas for the
director of Pacific Rim, Hellboy and Crimson Peak,
Guillermo Del Toro.
Unfortunately, that is where it ends.
This slick neo-noir follows Stanton Carlisle (Bradley
Cooper) as he escapes a mysterious past straight into
the macabre wonders of a ‘freak-show’. He ingratiates
himself and propels himself onward into troubled
success.
Del Toro excels at crafting a rich, artfully crafted world
that pulls you in, and yet that shiny, art deco facade
is easily chipped. Nightmare Alley is all style and no
substance. It relies on its incredible cinematography
and production design, leaning heavily on fervent
performances from Cooper and Cate Blanchett.
They embody their flawed, unlikeable characters
with an easy authenticity, yet Rooney Mara (Girl with
the Dragon Tattoo) is left will very little to get her
talented teeth into.
Our circus of antagonists blunder from one plot point
to another, with very little in the way of story, never
mind a genuine emotional payoff in the finale. It’s
heavy on metaphors and foreshadowing, preferring
an arthouse ‘show don’t tell’ approach to verbal
exposition, but doesn’t give enough to draw any real
conclusions from.
You’re left guessing at what you’ve just watched; you
probably did just enjoy the visual feast, yet are left
with the slightly bitter aftertaste of wood alcohol.
Writer: Nick Archer 6/10

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87% of people GIVE UP!
It’s a different world we live in these days,
self-care is something we MUST prioritise.
From one day to the next our plans can quickly
change. Restrictions, rules and guidelines are
regularly changing.
It makes it extremely hard to plan an approach
you feel is within your control when things are
forever being changed. It can be overwhelming
and this in turn can lead us to say “why bother?”
I’ve spent over a decade in the fitness industry
and I’ve never seen such uncertainty from people
in how to make their health a priority.
Sabotage
Something you might not be aware of, yet
it happens without us realising... yes, the
unforgiving nature of self-sabotaging.
Having fun, freedom and the ability to make
future plans is what we thrive on.
We get in shape for a holiday, a wedding or
just to feel good in summer while we are out
and about. But none of those things are now
guaranteed. We all live in a world of massive
uncertainty, so a lack of self-care has become
the norm for many of us.
Unmonitored drinking, plenty of fast food and
takeaways, box-set after box-set. With the
mentality… I’ll sort it out when life’s back to normal.
For now, this is our normal, and looking after
ourselves should be right up there as a number
one priority.
What To Focus On
Self-care means looking after our mind, body and
energy. Here are some tips;
1. Create something or do something monthly
for yourself.
2. Look after your nutrition (recipe provided to try).
3. Move daily, it doesn’t need to be vast amounts.
Just make an effort to move.
4. Read or listen to something daily that helps
your mind grow.
5. Get enough sleep, team “no sleep” doesn’t
work for your body or mind.
6. Drink your water, yes even if you don’t like to,
it’s needed...
7. Limit social media! Take regular breaks.
8. Speak with someone if you’re struggling. Too
many suffer in silence.
If all of this sounds overwhelming to you, PLEASE
find me on any of your social media platforms
under @CoachAndyJames. I share information
that helps in all of these areas, whether you need
a little support or inspiration.
Until next time, take care
of yourself. Don’t fall into
the 87% of those who
give up or lose their way
in 2022. Remind yourself
of what you wanted from
this year, then go chase it
down.
My inbox is always open if
you need me…
For past articles and much more you can
visit my website www.CoachAndyJames.com
Email: ask@coachandyjames.com
Website: www.CoachAndyJames.com

ig upgrades for ashfield
leisure centres
by Everyone Active
Dance Off the Easter Eggs
Start Dancin'
Mapperley Plains Social Club
Quickstep Workshop
Sunday 17th April 2022
Beginners session starts at 2.00pm
Further Sessions at 3,4&5pm
Quickstep & Rumba Course
Our next 7-week course
starts on
Thursday 21st April 2022
Beginners start at 6.45 pm
Intermediates at 7.45 pm
Advanced at 8.30 pm
Achieving your exercise goals in Ashfield has
never been a more attractive prospect, thanks to
the transformation of leisure centres across the
district.
£22.5million has been invested in Lammas Leisure
Centre, Hucknall Leisure Centre and the new, state-ofthe-art
centre due to open later this year in Kirkby-in-
Ashfield – all run by Everyone Active in partnership
with Ashfield District Council.
Lammas has just launched an innovative TAGactive
Arena, which sits alongside a new soft play area,
bringing together the worlds of activity, gaming and
technology.
The ice rink has been refurbished and a spectacular
new 150-station fitness suite and new group cycling
studio are impressive upgrades.
Hucknall’s new 120-station gym, earth studio, indoor
cycling studio and main studio have proved hugely
popular with the community.
Kirkby will also feature outstanding facilities for all
ages and interests, including a swimming pool, splash
pad, sauna and steam rooms, a sports hall and a Clip
‘n Climb.
To find out more about your local Everyone Active
leisure centre, visit everyoneactive.com
To register:
email: doug@startdancin.co.uk
Phone: 07760 112277
www.startdancin.co.uk
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Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire has
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programme for older people in Nottinghamshire.
The programme, funded by Lloyds Banking Group,
will help to prevent older people from falling for
scams by increasing their knowledge and confidence
to recognise and deal with attempted scams. It will
also provide support to older fraud victims recovering
after an incident.
Older people can be particularly vulnerable to fraud
and scams, which can have a serious emotional and
financial impact, and can damage quality of life and
wellbeing for many.
Sophisticated scams have been on the rise during the
pandemic with criminals devising even more ways to
target those they believe to be vulnerable. This means
it’s even more vital to support those that may be at
greater risk.
To find out more about Age UK Nottingham &
Nottinghamshire’s Scams Prevention and Support
Programme, please contact the Safe & Sound
team on 0115 8599 209 or email safeandsound@
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Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire provides
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communities and backgrounds in Nottingham and
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Contact Sarah
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your requirements.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day to support and
advise you on all aspects of a funeral when bereaved
individuals are at their most vulnerable.
Our pre-paid funeral plans reflect the price of our
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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: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon
monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Contact via the
Facebook group: Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group
Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following
the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.
For more info visit: www.achingarms.co.uk
Al_Anon - a family group who meet twice weekly to give
support to family & friends who have or are living with
the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25
Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon: 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri: 7.30pm
- 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.
al_anonuk.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm -
6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.
Alcoholics Anonymous - if you think you have a
problem with alcohol please call us on our free phone: 0800
917 760 OR your local Nottingham no. 0115 941 7100 for
free confidential help & advice. If alcohol is costing you more
than money we can help.
Allsorts - do you have physical or sensory disabilities?
Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with
like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email:
allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk
Anxiety management group - meet first & third
Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community
Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha
on 07948 191093 or anxietymanagementnottm@gmail.com
arthritis action nottingham group - meet at St
Mary’s Church, Wollaton Park, NG8 1AF. 2pm-4pm. To
find out more & book your place - 0203 781 7120, info@
arthritisaction.org.uk or www.arthritisaction.org.uk
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham -
Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting
for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends
and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm
- 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory
Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621
5757 1pm - 4pm
bipolar lift - making a positive difference to the lives of
bipolar disorder sufferers, their friends & families. 1-2-1 &
group sessions. For more info call Nahida: 07534 138512 or
email: support@bipolarlift.org or www.bipolarlift.org
Breathe Easy - a support network for people with a
respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The
Nottingham North Branch welcomes people from Arnold,
Gedling, Carlton, Mapperley & Sherwood areas. We meet the
2nd Thurs monthly at St Georges Comm Centre, Victoria St,
Netherfield at 1.30pm. Further info: Jim Bennett 847 7639.
Breathe Easy Gedling - a support network for people
with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers.
We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at the
Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP
cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/
or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across
Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from
their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https://
centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this.
Cutting Back - self-help group for women who self-harm.
Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more info call 07930
713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk
Connecting Families - for family matters. We are
passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through
courses & personalised support. Call Eileen Mignott for info:
07877 583529 or e: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk
Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering
for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling
acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75+,
by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties.
Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679
or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for info.
Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also
one to one meetings available (limited spaces). To find out
more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988
083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com
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Debt Help & Advice - the Debt Advice Network is a reg.
charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-to-face
advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local
counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call
07973 113 882
faith in families - For more info on adoption please visit
www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811
First steps - eating disorders in student services
(ediss) - support to students, staff & alumni at both
University of Nottingham & Nottingham Trent University
struggling with their relationship with food & associated
mental health difficulties. For info: info@firststepsed.co.uk,
to make a referral visit: www.firststepsed.co.uk
Framework’s EVE Works - helps unemployed people
into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers
to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg.
confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or
email: eve@frameworkha.org
FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton
every Tues: 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family
resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential
free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email:
lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk
friends for life deep (nottm) - self help group for
people living with dementia. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly,
10.30am-12.30pm at Westdale Lane Baptist Church,
Mapperley. For more info contact Cynthia on 07807 446602
or cynthia16@virginmedia.com
Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have
children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham
group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL
at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit:
http://gateway-women.com
Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from 2-4pm
at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson
Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733
Loss of someone to suicide? - loss is a self help
support group for those who have experienced the suicide of
a family member or someone close. For more info 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,
sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups,
arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more
info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.
MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in
meeting, 2nd Wed every month at Brookfields Garden
Centre, Mapperley Plains: 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet in the rear of
the cafe. An informal event with a friendly group of people
affected by MS inc. carers & family. No charge, no need to
book. Just turn up or call Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582
Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together
with their carers, welcome. Meet 2nd Wed monthly, 1pm-
3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off
Mansfield Rd), Sherwood. For more info call Pauline: 01332
810366 or Alan: 01159 262232
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia -
MESH (M.E.Self Help) is a self help group for people with
ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers. For more info
search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/Fibromyalgia) on
Facebook or email: meshnottingham@gmail.com
Marie Curie Helper service - FREE of charge to people
with terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each week,
our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering
companionship & support tailored to their needs. To request
the service, call 0845 304 8730 or e: nottshelper@mariecurie.
org.uk Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info.
money sorted in d2n2- free support for those
struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@
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MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21 Main
Road, Gedling, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic dystrophy is the most
common and variable muscular ystrophy of adult life. Please
call or email for more info: 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@
mdsguk.org. wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group -
affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in
a similar situation? You are welcome to join us at Nottingham
City Hospital between 7 & 9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other
month. Partners welcome. For further info call Self Help
Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk
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Nottingham Miscarriage Support - for anyone
affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would
like to meet with other women & men who have shared similar
experiences. Meet 3rd Thurs monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood
Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115
8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For
more info contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368
Nottingham Self Help Group for People who
Stammer - meet alternate Tues at Sherwood Community
Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.
Nottingham Counselling Service - high quality
affordable counselling for anyone aged 16+. Accredited
services inc. individual, couples & employer assistance
counselling. For more info call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@
nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5,
Victoria Centre, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays.
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy &
Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a
self help group for people with these medical conditions. For
more info visit: www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We
also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed
events. For more info or support call 07942 678692.
Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf
social group every Monday 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes
on Tues (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/
hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 0516,
text 07817 275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk
Over The Rainbow - support 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: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call
Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399
Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support
group, meet 3rd Wed monthly (except Jan & June) at St
Judes Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE).
Friendly, informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. We
hope to offer something for everyone! To find out more email:
puk.nottingham@gmail.com or call 07436 905529
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support
Group - offers help and 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 - wendywheat71@gmail.com
Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling,
relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples
counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel:
0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm.
Rushcliffe & Gedling Voluntary Transport
Scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys
for appointments & social activities, for people who find it
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: transport@rushcliffecvs.org.uk
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
mental health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at
10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Katie on 07539 005781.
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control
over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led
meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat
mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For
meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or
contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911
1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk
Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles
disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should
not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT
it to the police on 101.
The Wolfpack Project - a Nottingham based support
group reaching out to younger people & adults (16-50)
to help reduce loneliness & social isolation through our
Buddy Scheme (online, telephone and/or face-to-face).
Contact: hello@thewolfpackproject.org.uk or visit www.
thewolfpackproject.org.uk
Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society.
Every Thurs: 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community Centre.
£2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.
West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis
- monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We
support people with any types of arthritis & invite interesting,
informative speakers to our meetings. We also organise day
trips twice a year & join together for Xmas lunch. Please
contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or lorrainesalt81@gmail.
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PCSO 4701 Lucy Smith
Phone: 101 Ext: 310 4701
PCSO 4741 Keith Crowhurst
Phone: 101 Ext: 310 4741
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101 ext: 310 1227
PCSO 9617 Michelle Kent
101 ext: 310 9617
Find your Safer Neighbourhoods
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How police keep thousands safe on nights out
From dealing with drunken fights
to hen parties asking for a ‘selfie’,
policing Nottingham’s night-time
economy swings and fluctuates like no
other shift.
One minute officers find themselves
engaging with excited groups on a fun
night out. The next they are bundling a
suspect into the back of a police van
following a violent incident at a nearby bar.
They are long shifts – 8pm to 6am on a
Saturday night – and the all-embracing
aim of the policing teams is to ensure
people can enjoy a safe night out.
Occasionally this will require taking
someone into custody. But most of the
time officers will simply be patrolling
the streets, engaging with revellers and
providing help and assistance where
needed.
It’s why Sergeant Richard Tiernan, of the
city centre neighbourhood policing team,
enjoys policing the night-time economy.
“Ultimately it’s policing in its purest form,”
he said. “You’re out there and doing
what you joined up for, which is keeping
people safe.
“People have perceptions of what
policing the night-time economy is like
but you do get some rewarding jobs. The
other night we talked someone down
from the roof of a car park who was
having a mental health crisis.”
An estimated 40,000 people descend
on Nottingham every weekend to
enjoy the city’s nightlife and a mix of
Nottinghamshire Police teams are
tasked with keeping them safe.
Working to a rota, the weekend nighttime
team consists of up to 15 police
constables, two sergeants and one
inspector, but there are also response
officers, armed officers and the dog unit
on standby, ready to deal with any major
incidents.
Managing the night-time economy
involves a huge amount of planning
and Nottinghamshire Police works in
partnership with many organisations
including Nottingham City Council,
East Midlands Ambulance Service,
St John’s Ambulance, the University
of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent
University to keep revellers safe.
Police also work with door staff,
pub managers, street pastors and
community protection officers employed
by the council.
But regardless of how much planning
and work goes into policing the nighttime
economy, much will depend on
the weather gods. Rain means revellers
will go straight home, but dry weather
means they will remain in the city after
the pubs and clubs have closed.
Nottinghamshire Police is also
continuing to encourage local residents
to sign up to Nottinghamshire Alert so
they can have direct engagement with
the force and its partners around issues
that matter to them.
To sign up to Nottinghamshire Alert
visit: https://www.nottinghamshirealert.
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The First Schools in Mapperley
by Bob Massey
As the industrial revolution started to take
root, factories and mills started to be built all
over the country.
Canals were built to transport the goods
produced in these mills and from 1840 railways
started to snake around the land connecting
towns and villages.
People started to move from the countryside
to the towns where these factories had been
built. They offered work at a time when the
countryside did not.
Industrialisation created a great need for bricks
and Mapperley, with its extensive clay reserves,
rose to meet the need. The local brickworks
expanded and swallowed up the small private
brickyards into one large enterprise.
At the time of this massive change, Mapperley
was a scarcely populated area of farm land
with just a few houses and scattered farms.
With the expansion of the brick making there
was a need for a lot more workers. There was
no transport from Nottingham and it was a
long climb up Woodborough Road.
People need somewhere to live near to their
place of work. Charles Bennet and others
built houses for the workers near what is
now Bennet Street and the more wealthy built
houses like those in Mapperley Crescent and
Private Road. Mapperley was growing.
Shops were opened for the growing population
along with pubs, Gilberts tearooms and the
pavilion on Porchester Road. Mapperley was
becoming a small town.
strain on the mission school. By 1900 there
was a demand on the local council to build
another school. The Porchester school opened,
and took some of the pressure off, but is was
still not enough. With the tram route now being
extended up Woodborough Road, people could
easily travel from Nottingham to Mapperley.
More houses were built in the area so people
could escape the crowding in Nottingham and
the pressure for more school places continued
to grow.
By 1910 all the existing schools were still far
too small for the expanding population so the
local authorities decided to build another new
school for infant and juniors on Mapperley
Plains. The main movers in this development
were the local County Councillor and head
of the Education Committee, Robert Mellors,
and the architect and fellow councillor W H
Higginbottom.
Higginbottom had experience in designing
schools as well as local educational
requirements. His father had been the head
of the British School in Arnold and two of
his sisters were heads of two of the local
Arnold schools. The other main movers in
this enterprise were Alderman T L K Edge
who was the chairman of the Notts Education
Sites and Buildings Sub Committee supported
by the local clergy rev A E Bertie, rector of
Gedling and rev A Thornley and rev J W Farrell
representing the local congregations.
Families now occupied these new houses and
children soon played in the few streets or in the
fields. A school was built by St Jude’s church
on the corner of Mission Street. It was run by
19yr old, Sarah Burrows, with 125 children in
attendance. The Porchester estate was built
on what had been garden allotments and this
rapid growth in the population put unbearable
The school was to be of the latest design and
understanding at the time. Building was finally
started on the site in April 1913 just before
the start of the First World War. This was to
become Mapperley’s main school for many
years.
I am researching the history of Mapperley and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with
more details or information. Email: bob.m.massey@gmail.com or post via NG magazines.

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Spring Flowering
Favourites
After a long winter it’s
wonderful to walk around
my garden and see signs
of my spring flowering
favourites getting busy for
a wonderful show.
Ajuga, (common name, bugle)
has kept looking good through
the winter but now the rosettes
of leaves are looking fresh and
glossy and I’m just waiting for
the first short spikes of blue
flowers to emerge. These are
unassuming plants that spread,
noninvasively, by sending out
runners much like strawberry
plants do creating ground
hugging clumps. They do
well in some shade but aren’t
that fussy. My favourites are
the bronze-leaved types like
“Atropurpurea”, the darker
“Black Scallop” and the reddish
“Burgundy Glow.” The flower
spikes are short and neat about
6in / 15cm tall. Larger and
more impressive is “Caitlin’s
Giant”. Ajuga are easy to grow
and propagate as the runners
root easily. They don’t seem
to suffer from any pests or
diseases.
Another tough and
accommodating spring flowerer
is lungwort (Pulmonaria). The
name comes from the belief in
the past that the spotted leaves
of some species resembled
the inside of a lung. Another
common name, army and navy,
is given because the wild plants
bear both blue and reddish
flowers at once, harking back
to the military uniform colours
of the time. Whatever the
name, the flowers are loved
by early flying bees. The plants
grow in sun or part shade and
prefer moisture. They do seed
a bit and are best cut back
really hard after flowering
as the leaves can be tatty
and sometimes get a bit of
powdery mildew. They soon
grow fresh, healthy leaves after
this treatment. Good varieties
include the vivid “Blue Ensign”,
the paler “Opal” and the pink
flowered “Mawson’s Red” or
“Dora Bielefeld”. One of my
favourites is “Cotton Cool”,
with almost completely silvered
leaves that makes a wonderful
foliage plant through the year.
Another lovely spring-flowering
foliage plant is Brunnera, a
relative of borage and equally
good for bees. The clumps
of heart-shaped leaves are
crowned with forget-me-not
like blue or sometimes white
flowers. Modern varieties have
introduced incredible silvered
leaves, either netted with silver
lines as in “Jack Frost” (blue
flowers) and “Mr. Morse” (white
flowers) or almost entirely
silver like “Looking Glass”. They
are best cut back hard in early
summer to encourage fresh,
new leaves.
Spring in the perennial garden
is truly something worth
waiting for with lots of easy to
grow flowers to perk up your
plots and beautify your borders.
Martin Blow
Janet & I organise Plant
Hunters’ Fairs, specialist plant
fairs at wonderful locations.
Please see
www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
for a full list of all 30 of our
2022 plant fairs.
PLANT FAIR DATES FOR
YOUR DIARY 2022
Please check website for event
confirmation and ticketing
information before travelling.
Middleton Hall, Nr Tamworth
B78 2AE on Sunday 3rd April
Entry to Garden & Plant Fair £3
1620’s House and Garden, Nr.
Coalville LE67 2FW on Sunday
15th May Entry to Garden &
Plant Fair £1
Carsington Water, Ashbourne
DE6 1ST on Saturday 28th May
FREE ENTRY to the plant fair &
country park (small charge to
park).
Thoresby Park, Nr Ollerton,
Newark, Notts NG22 9EP
on Saturday 18th June FREE
ENTRY to the plant fair &
country park (small charge
to park)
Southwell Minster, Palace
Garden, Notts NG25 0HD on
Sunday 7th August Entry to
plant fair suggested donation
of £2

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Winners will be notified by Friday 20 May 2022.
The performances are at 7.30pm on
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new highway code rules for 2022
Courtesy of Link Magazines
The Highway Code has received a refresh, with
a new set of rules coming into force from 29th
January 2022. As well as some 49 existing laws
having been updated, new rules will be introduced.
The changes are extensive and further information
is available on the website link located at the
bottom of this article. However, the key areas are
summarised below.
Hierarchy of road users
Previously The Highway Code stated all road users
should be considerate towards each other, applying
this principle to pedestrians and drivers equally. It
meant that equal responsibility was originally placed
on all road users for assuring the safety of others.
The new hierarchy places responsibility on road
users who could do greatest harm to others, and it
is with them that the greatest obligation to protect
the most vulnerable on the road now lies. Top of
the hierarchy are lorry drivers, cars, vans, buses and
motorcycles. But it should be noted that cyclists,
horse riders and horse-drawn carriage drivers have
a greater responsibility to reduce the danger posed
to pedestrians.
Pedestrian priorities at junctions
Prior to the rule change, road users would have given
way to pedestrians who have started to cross the
road into which they are turning.
Under the new rules priority must be given to
pedestrians who are waiting to cross the road, which
means that if you are about to turn into a road and a
pedestrian is waiting to cross, you should give way.
New rule for drivers and motorcyclists at junctions
The new rule states that when turning into or out of
a junction, drivers should not cut across the path of
any other road user, including cyclists, horse riders
or horse-drawn vehicles, if doing so would cause the
other road-user to slow down, stop or swerve.
Safe passing distances
An amendment to existing Rule 163 sets out safe
passing distances for drivers when overtaking
cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and those in
horse-drawn carriages.
Drivers must give at least a 1.5 metre space when
overtaking a cyclist at speeds of up to 30mph. More
space should be allowed when overtaking at speeds
of more than 30mph. Rule 72 establishes the right
for cyclists to ride in the centre of their lane, to
ensure that they remain visible.
When passing a pedestrian who is walking in the
road, drivers should allow at least two metres of
space and maintain a low speed.
Rule 213 has also changed and now states that on
narrow sections of roads, horse riders may ride in
the centre of the lane and drivers should allow them
to do so for their own safety, to ensure they can see
and be seen. Drivers should pass a horse at least 2
metres distance and at a slow speed.
In all cases, drivers will now have to wait behind
a motorcyclist, cyclist, horse rider, horse-drawn
vehicle or pedestrian and not overtake if it is unsafe
or not possible to meet these clearances. Extra
care should be taken in poor weather, including high
winds.
For a more in-depth look at the new rules, visit:
www.gov.uk/government/news/the-highway-
code-8-changes-you-need-to-know-from-29-
january-2022
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Fiat 500X Sport
Advanced motorist and
editor of Travel and
motoring magazine,
Tim Saunders regularly
reviews vehicles from the
leading manufacturers.
Videos on his YouTube
channel have been watched
more than 300,000 times.
His first report on a BMW 520i was published
in the Dorset Echo when he was 17 (just after
passing his driving test) in 1995. He went on
to become business and motoring editor at the
Bournemouth Echo. Now, his engaging and
informative reviews are published in newspapers
and magazines in the UK and abroad.
Tim also writes poetry and fiction and has two
new books out now. www.testdrives.biz
Increasingly cars are being
fitted with lazy automatic
gearboxes no matter what
the model. And so it is
really pleasing to see a 6
speed manual in the Fiat
500X Sport. This makes for
a far more engaging driving
experience.
When I first sit in the driving
seat it feels like a giant was in it
before me as I am sat very low
down and struggle to see out
of the windscreen. It doesn’t
take long to adjust the manually
operated seat to my liking.
The Fiat is refreshing and has a
character of its own. Externally it
is finished in a bright blue and the
designers have had a bit of fun
with its styling, setting it apart
from the bland competition. So
often these days cars look and
feel clinical but I like to see a
personality shine through and
the 500X has it in spades.
Previously I have been driving
a VW Tiguan that overall was
immensely irritating due to its
over sensitive touchscreen, the
fact that the heating and fan
were operated by scrolling and
the cruise control having a mind
of its own. I like the design of the
dashboard in the Fiat, which is
easy to operate and has a good
amount of buttons and switches,
scoring well with me. The Tiguan
is a competitor to the 500X and
although the Italian feels perhaps
a little less sophisticated, in
terms of ergonomics the Fiat
wins hands down.
Looking at the engine, I feel that
Italy has trounced Germany.
This fairly sizeable Fiat is a
mere 1.3 litre petrol. Yet it is
150bhp, travels from 0 to 60mph
in 9.1secs and has a top speed
of 124mph. It generates 156g/
km of CO2. It costs £28,785.
This compares to the VW Tiguan
R-Line which is a 1.5-litre
with the same bhp. It is 0.1 of
a second slower on the 0 to 60,
has a 2mph faster top speed
and travels 2 miles further on
a gallon. It generates 9g/km
of CO2 more than the Fiat and
costs over £4,000 extra but
then it does have a large glass
panoramic sunroof and a power
boot lid that the Fiat does not.
I take it for a spin to
Bedfordshire. Over the course of
the 115 mile journey the ride is
comfortable. It does feel smaller
than the Tiguan.
Watch the video review at www.testdrives.biz
The TomTom satnav is reliable
but try as we might we cannot
get it to talk to us. The cruise
control is not as sophisticated
either. The digital speed reading
vanishes on occasions, which
is a bit unsettling and the fuel
gauge drops far too quickly for
my liking. I then realise it only
has a 48 litre fuel tank, meaning
that it will travel about 300 miles
on a tank.
Facts at a glance
Fiat 500X SPORT FIREFLY
TURBO 1.3 150HP
OTR price including options:
£28,785
Top speed: 124mph
0 to 60mph: 9.1secs
Economy: 40mpg
CO2 emissions: 156g/km

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JOHN WHITE
BUILDERS
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For a free quote call
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Specialist in Wildlife Gardens and Bespoke Ponds
My name is Jack Kaczynski and I started J.K Conservation
Projects in 2015 with the outlook of improving gardens and
green spaces after I fi nished my degree in Environmental
Conservation. I recently started another business with the
website: gardensofwildlife.co.uk to focus more on wildlife
gardens and wildlife ponds. I offer many services with my
businesses from design to completion of wildlife gardens,
bespoke ponds, pond maintenance, waterfalls and streams,
sensory gardens, nature trails, rockeries and planting schemes
to encourage more wildlife and to increase biodiversity.
Nature is at the centre of what I do and I believe it is more
important now than ever to create habitats and to improve
green spaces. I am determined to help people create the
garden of their dreams and a thriving place for nature.
For more information, images and
reviews please visit my websites
www.jkconservationprojects.co.uk
and www.gardensofwildlife.co.uk
or contact me on: 07425 524092.
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Nintendo WII Sport & WII Fit. £30.
0115 920 7522
Technika 22” Flat Screen TV. £50.
0115 895 8053
USB Professional Turntable.
Plays vinyl and can convert to USB
files. £50. 07903 118443
Small dog crate. Silver metal
colour. H16” x W12” x L22”. Good
condition. £15. 07771 323722
Singer Electric Sewing
Machine. Good working order. £60.
0115 961 2260
Catherine Cookson books. 53,
hardback. Brand new, never been read.
Some slightly faded due to sunlight.
Open to offers. 0115 953 0259
Concord 320 electric mower.
Includes grass box. £10. 07900
567945
2 x Wicks 400 cream kitchen
units. Boxed. Excluding doors. £20.
07900 567945
Bevelled edged mirror. 90 x
60cm & fixings. £20. 07900 567945
Petrol mower & strimmer. Needs
attention. £30. 0115 966 3908
2 x door frames & 100+ roof
tiles (Romans). Offers. 0115 966
3908
Ribble Alpina road bike. Excellent
condition, hardly used. Blue, 9 speed.
£180 ono. 07512 723383
Set of Taylor Vector Bowls. Size
00. As new. £100. 0115 926 6408
Mamas & Papas Luna mix lay
back pushchair. With hood & cover.
Good Cond. £20. 07743 710755
No 8 8 segment sturdy playpen.
Blue/red. VGC. £20. 07743 710755
Silver Cross Nostalgia cot. Cot
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new, want £225 ono. 0115 966 4422
1970’s dolls pram. Aluminium
body. No rain cover otherwise ex cond.
Includes part china & part soft bodied
doll. Fully clothed. £35 ono. 01773
715966
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Cover & Pillow Shams. Brand new.
Beyeutao Jacquard. Must be seen. Will
deliver locally. £39.60. 07526 125274
3 Piece Suite. 3 seater settee & 2
armchairs. Ex.cond. Green, reversible
cushions. £400 ono. 0115 967 9558
Meika Quality Mans Wool Coat.
Brown with leather collar & slight
padded lining. Size Large. £15. 0115
965 6420
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new. Med. Grey. With red fleece lining.
Size Large. £10. 0115 965 6420
Jessops Art/Photography
Light Box. 6” x 9” (15 x 24cm). Light
balanced. £10. 0115 965 6420
Nearly new Frigidaire spin
dryer. 2800 rpm. Only used 3 times.
£30. 07989 783291
30-40 glamorous dresses.
Inc. Monsoon, Debenhams Debut,
Charlston style, etc & shoes to match.
Size 5. Various prices. 07989 783291
Over fireplace mirror. Gold,
oval top. W100cm X D74cm. Ex.cond.
£40ono. 0115 966 5173
Fan Heater. Black. 250v, 2kw.
Illuminated log effect. High & low
settings. £30. 0115 963 1459
Two sheepskin jackets. 1 gents
large, 1 ladies medium. Never been
worn. £100 for both. 07944 432312
Rattan garden furniture. Table
& 2 x chairs complete with cushions.
£100. 07944 432312
Eddie Stobart pocket watches.
Good selection. £100 the lot. 07944
432312
25 1000 piece jigsaws. All complete
& in good condition. £2.50 each. 0115
952 8849
dunelm mattress topper.
Memory foam. Single size. Washable
cover. VGC. Hardly used. £20. 07800
633101
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994605
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by the sad Five of Coins. Two approaches are
required. Firstly The Empress asks you to show
yourself love and compassion. Secondly, the
Queen of Swords asks you to review this old
event from a new perspective, a more logical
and rational POV. Take a life lesson, atone for
anything you’re sorry for and then cut ties with
it, release it into your past with a
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Fire signs
Leo, Aries, Sagittarius
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could be your happy-ever-after and that the
discussions, moves, plans and dreams you share
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Earth signs
Capricorn, Virgo,
Taurus
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A powerful phase of manifestation and
intention-setting with the domineering and
ambitious Emperor and the new beginnings
talisman The Fool.
You are taking control of an area of your life
and re-designing it to your liking. The Ten of
Cups shows it’s your love life under the lens.
Major changes are coming, and they’re of
your doing.
Water signs
Cancer, Pisces,
Scorpio
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Seven of Wands)
Burn out. That is what this trio of cards signal
you’re in danger of right now. Too much pressure,
too many demands, too much expectation, too
many asks. You’re fatigued and losing the will
and interest in doing any of what’s on your to-do
list. The Four of Cups shows this ~meh~ attitude,
the Ten of Wands is the too many burdens card,
and the Seven of Wands is the hen-pecking and
demanding nature of people and situations.
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No, No, No. Not that kind of tale!!!
I’m talking about dogs in the bedroom…something
that was never on my wish list. My bedroom was
my sanctuary, whereas Gary was all for sharing. It’s
a personal choice and I know some of you will be
horrified at the thought, while others wonder what
all the fuss is about. Anyhow, I was overruled and
now share my bedroom (and King size bed) with
three hairy, annoying and often smelly males.
The dogs do have their own beds – and they usually
start the night sleeping in them. But once we’re
fast asleep, with the stealth of a cat burglar, they
climb onto the bed. Quite often one of us will wake
up unable to move our legs. After establishing that
we’re not paralysed from the waist down, we try and
shift them. No matter how much you try they won’t
budge. How they become twice the weight at night
is a mystery.
Just to be clear, they are not allowed actually in the
bed. Come on, we do have some standards! So how
is it that when I get a rare opportunity to actually
stretch my legs out, all I can feel is grit? Having
sand between my toes when I’m not on a beach isn’t
great.
To be fair, 80% of the time they are no problem.
They find a gap, get in it and everyone sleeps
happily ever after. Apart from when they don’t.
That’s when the fun starts.
It becomes a battle of the wills. Who can fake sleep
the longest and ignore the scratching at the door,
the tippy tappy claws as they trot around the room,
the paws on the arms, the quiet barking that gets
louder and louder.
The
Bedroom
Tale
To be fair, I am pretty good at it and usually win.
Fake snoring and a bit of sleep talking usually
does the trick. I can hear Gary huffing and puffing
and eventually, because he is basically a kind and
conscientious pet owner and I am not, he gets up
and takes them down to the garden.
The finale to my performance is to act really
surprised the following morning when Gary is
moaning and cussing. Like you didn’t hear a thing…
As for romance, forget it. Having a hairy mutt giving
you evils is about as big a passion killer as you can
get. Not always a bad thing…
Now let’s talk about bones. Raw, bloody, grotty
bones. We used to give the dogs the occasional
bone as a treat. A normal dog would take his bone
off and spend hours gnawing away at it in doggy
bliss.
Not Herbie. He has no idea what to do with it, so
he panics and buries it outside. Then hours later it
turns up. Under Gary’s pillow. Raw meat, caked in
soil. Who wouldn’t want that waiting for them when
they go to bed?
We do like to have the odd weekend away in a dog
friendly cottage. The only problem is that often
these little places only have a double bed – so by
the end of the night one of us has usually rolled
off the edge and the other one feels like they have
gone ten rounds with Tyson Fury. The dogs are fine
though. Well rested and raring to go. And the way
they look at you…like, what’s all the fuss about??
Just tickle my belly and stop moaning.
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microchipping your cat is to
become mandatory
by Scarsdale Vets
Under new rules which are due to come into force
in England, microchipping your cat will become a
legal requirement, just as it is for dogs.
Not only does it mean that cats are more likely to
be reunited with their owners quickly if they go
wandering off, or become injured, but it also helps as
a deterrent to cat theft.
Cats that aren’t microchipped aren’t traceable so
it’s harder to reunite them with their owners. If their
owners can’t be found, they may have to go to a
rescue centre.
Cats will have to be microchipped by the time they are
20 weeks of age. A microchip is a tiny chip inserted
using a needle under the skin between the shoulder
blades. For most cats, it will just feel like an injection.
Microchips can be inserted by vets or nurses and the
unique numbers are stored on a central database.
The chips cannot usually be felt under the skin.
However, they may very occasionally migrate or fall
out, so vets will check the chip regularly by scanning
the cat.
If your cat is not already microchipped, we strongly
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a massive thank you to
the people of arnold and
mapperley!
by Cllr John Parr
westdale junior school
receive good ofsted rating
by Nova Education Trust Media
The 14th Annual Toy Run took place back in
December. Once again it was a huge success,
with Santa bikers touring through Arnold and
Mapperley and plenty of toys donated by the
wonderful people of our fantastic community.
Marcus Mylechreet from the Salvation Army Arnold
said;
“We are grateful to all those who participated in the
annual event. The donation of new toys and gifts
was used in our Christmas assistance to nearly 100
children and adults in the local community. Our hope
is that a few toys and some Christmas treats will have
helped brighten the season for families who may have
been struggling this year.
Thank you to all who participated and God bless you!”
Amanda Williamson from Gedling Children’s Centre,
who received some of the toys says;
“Gedling Children’s Centre was kindly given a
donation from Councillor John Parr which gave us the
opportunity to provide a Christmas gift for the children
of the families we are currently supporting.
This enabled us to provide gifts to 36 children across
the Gedling district including Arnold, Killisick and
Netherfield.
Morrison’s also kindly donated some chocolate for the
children to go with their gifts.
BIG thank you to both!”
Westdale Junior School in Mapperley has received
a Good Ofsted rating in its first inspection under
the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
(EIF) - and in the midst of the most challenging
period that schools have ever had to face.
Despite the disruption caused over the past two
school years by the global pandemic, Ofsted
recognised that school leaders want all pupils to
benefit from an ambitious curriculum and a rich set of
experiences.
The report about the school - which is part of the
Nova Eduction Trust - was published this week and
states: “Pupils’ learning in mathematics is based
on well-sequenced and coherent plans. Teachers
use appropriate resources to support those who
need extra help. Pupils speak confidently about their
knowledge and skills in this subject.
Pupils say that Westdale Junior School is warm and
welcoming. They like the extra-curricular activities and
the ‘enrichment Wednesdays’. They learn how to be
good citizens – for example, through the school’s links
with local community organisations.”
Rob Slater, Head of School, added: “We are absolutely
delighted to continue to be officially recognised as an
Ofsted Good school and I would like to thank everyone
in our community for their contributions and continued
commitment to improving the lives of the children who
attend Westdale.”
Many parents and carers commented on the positive
changes in the school.
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Foxhill Evangelical Church Mums & Toddlers
Group - every Tues: 9.30am - 11.30am (term time). £2 per
family. Newborn to 3½yrs. All welcome.
If you run a group or club for kids, this is the page for you.
If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing
is free. All other groups pay £5.50+vat per edition (under
150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on
0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk
1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls
Association- Every Mon (term time): 5.30pm - 7.30pm.
Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s
Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD.
Contact: bbga@standrewsnottm.org.uk or 0115 912 0098
1st porchester scout group - the Scout Hall, Marshall
Hill Drive, NG3. Beavers 6-8 yrs Weds 6-7pm; Cubs 8-10 yrs
Weds 7-8.30pm; Scouts 10-14 yrs Mon 7-8.30pm. Term time.
Email: Porchesterscouts@outlook.com
4th Nottingham Girls’ Brigade - every Fri (term time)
- 6pm - 9.15pm (varying times for different ages). Open to all
girls Foundation 2 to 18+. At Westdale Lane Baptist Church,
Mapperley. Contact: 4thNottmgb@gmail.com or call 07833
296442
Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills:
fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport,
BTEC, DofE and much more. 12yrs to 18yrs. For more info
visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or
tel: 0115 9837645
Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club – Sat: 5pm -
6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For info call
0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com
Forest Kids Nottingham - every Fri: 10am - 12 noon at
Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the Mansfield Road gates
for nature activities, games and general mucking about in
the fresh air. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/
forestkidsnotts or email: forestkidsnotts@gmail.com
girlguiding - Rainbows - is all about developing selfconfidence,
building friendships & having fun. For girls
5-7yrs; Brownies- opens up a world of exciting challenges
& the opportunity to try new things & make brilliant friends.
For girls 7-10yrs; Guides- get involved in everything from
adventure sports to performing arts, travel & taking part
in community action projects. For girls 10-14yrs; Rangers
- for young women 14–18, it’s all about taking the lead &
finding new challenges. To join any of the groups visit www.
girlguiding.org. uk/interested or call 0800 169590.
Good Shepherd Pre-School - Weaverthorpe Rd,
Woodthorpe. OFSTED reg.for children aged 24 months+.
Children from all families welcome. Mon-Wed 8.50-3.30,
Thurs-Fri 8.50-11.50. Lunch club available everyday. Please
call Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more details.
Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket
sessions for 7-11 yrs, along with hardball teams for 11-15yrs.
Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.
Haywood Road Pre-School, Mapperley - early
years childcare & education for children 2yrs to school age.
Morning & full day sessions Mon-Fri (term-time). OFSTED
rated good. For more info or to arrange a visit call 07981
050338
Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers
is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated
community. Fridays 10am-12 at Nonsuch Studios. Contact:
getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more!
Iona School Toddler Group - a gentle & supportive
session for parents/carers and their little ones. Tues & Wed
9.30am - 11.30am (term time) at Iona School, 310 Sneinton
Dale. Call 0115 941 5295 or www.theionaschool.org.uk.
Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group - a fun & friendly
group for babies and pre-schoolers. Mondays 10am-12pm
(term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3
Thackeray’s Lane, NG5 4HT. £4 per family.
E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/
littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5
Mapperley Junior Netball Club - Are you in year
7, 8 & 9 and love netball? New junior netball club. Mon
5pm-5.50pm (yrs4-6), 6pm-6.50pm (yrs7-9), 7pm-8pm
(yrs10-11) at Carlton Le Willows Academy, Wood Lane,
NG4 4AA (Indoor). £2 per session. Coach led. Contact
mapperleyjuniornetball@gmail.com
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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Saturday
19 March & Saturday 14 May: 10am-12pm at Arnold Hill
Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@
mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, NG2 4DP. T:
0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk
http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm.
Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club – Oct-March.
Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est., Basford
Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Fri club night
for all ages 6.30pm-7.30pm. Indoor cricket league Saturdays
1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.
Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing?
NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd,
Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit: www.nottinghamboyschoir.
co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!
Tiny Talk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Classes
- teach your baby how to communicate before they can talk
and then help with their developing speech and language.
Suitable from birth to 3.5 yrs. Enjoy a fun hour with your little
one(s), learn a new skill, make new friends and eat chocolate
biscuits! Call Claire: 07890 896889 or email: claireba@
tinytalk.co.uk or visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/claireba
VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR, BAND & ORCHESTRA - for
juniors & young people. Fortnightly, Wednesday evenings
(term-time) at St Mark’s Woodthorpe. New members
welcome. Contact: beth@voicemusic.org.uk
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Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham
Youth Choir - choirs for 7-21yrs. Rehearsals: Tues (term
time) 6.15pm-7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm
(Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more
info: 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org
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
Bingham, Harvey Hadden and Bestwood. To find our more
contact: hello@nottinghamtri.com
Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a
woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or
above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are
Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more
info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org
refresh community cafe - for you & your under 5s. St
Mark’s Church, Woodthorpe. Wed 10am-11.45am (term time)
Pastries, hot drinks, space to play & a short thought for the
day. Come and be refreshed physically and spiritually. £3 per
family. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
RefreshWoodthorpe or call 0115 9267859 for further info.
St Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time),
9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Hall, Woodborough Rd.
Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131.
St Jude’s Youth Club - Wed, 6-8pm (term time) for 11-16
yrs. 50p entry. For details visit www.stjudesyouth.org.uk
A pupil from a junior school in Mapperley has
helped raised over £750 for a cancer charity.
Seren Sweetman who is in year 3 at Westdale Junior
School, which is part of the Nova Education Trust, has
been fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer.
The charity helps children, young people and their
families find the strength to face whatever cancer
throws at them.
Seren undertook a number of fundraising walks which
raised £60 and also supported her mum as part of
a bucket collection team at Morrisons, helping raise
£701.
“It makes me feel really happy to know that this money
will help other children,” Seren said.
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E Blackman, B Faulkner, L Guy, K Anderson & L
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passes. C Nixon who won a £30 voucher for
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The Secret Pub Company
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