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Sudoku puzzle 13 

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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 dogs do have their own beds – and they usually 

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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 

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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. 

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That’s when the fun starts. 

It becomes a battle of the wills. Who can fake sleep 

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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 

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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 

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As for romance, forget it. Having a hairy mutt giving 

you evils is about as big a passion killer as you can 

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Now let’s talk about bones. Raw, bloody, grotty 

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www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events 

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 7 - 

9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory 

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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 

bestwood & bulwell foodbank - St Philip’s Church, 

Knights Close, Top Valley, NG5 9AJ. Open Tues 1pm-3pm, 

Thurs 1pm-3pm & Sat 10am-12noon. Tel: 0115 975 1825. St 

Mary’s Church, Highbury Rd, Bulwell, NG6 9AD. Open Wed 

only from 1pm-3pm. Tel: 07527 048226. If you wish to make 

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Connecting Families - we are passionate about parenting. 

Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. 

Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or 

email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk 

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:// 

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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 and over, 

by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. 

Contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or 

email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. 

Debt Advice network - is a 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 

Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and 

group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 

07961 025780. 

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 further info contact: info@firststepsed.co.uk, 

to make a referral visit: www.firststepsed.co.uk 


Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people 

into work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments 

& training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills tel: 0800 

111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org 

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 

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for more info on: 0115 883 4733 

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help or advice? If so, just call in during these hours and talk 

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Bestwood Partnership/Empleo (training/employment 

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advice. Visit www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399. 

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 information call 0115 

911 1661 (Mon - Fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk 

Marie Curie Helper service - FREE to people with 

terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours weekly 

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ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia 

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Alan: 01159 262232 

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info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk 

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meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre, 

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of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of 

people affected by MS including carers & family. No charge, 

no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: 

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more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368 

Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - meet 

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in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from 

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For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460. 

Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit 

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for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. 

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social group every Mon 10am-1pm. Lip reading classes on 

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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 and men who have 

shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 

7.00 - 9.00pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. 

For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or 

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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. 

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if 

you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk 

to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our 

group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 

and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners 

always welcome. For further information either ring Self 

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Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & 

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Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, 

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Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of 

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SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control 

over drinking, drugs & other addictions. Peer-led meetings 

held in Notts on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. New 

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Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support 

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3 Habits that will improve 

your health quickly 

Something I’ve been working on with our team 

since the start of the new year is how creating 

small habits can have a great outcome. 

I’m going to give you a quick rundown on how 

you can turn the tables, get back on track and 

see quick, positive results. 

SLEEP 

Yes, sleep…. it drastically affects so much more 

than just how tired you feel. 

We require 7-8 hours a night to optimally recover 

our bodies. 

Yet most of us get less than 6, due to social 

media, watching telly late into the evening or just 

having a poor bedtime routine. 

If you get 7-8 hours of actual, good quality sleep 

it’s not just your tiredness that you’ll see improve. 

You will be less stressed, your mood will be 

better and your brain will be sharper. There is also 

evidence that it can improve your overall health. 

NUTRITION 

The quality of what we put into our bodies is so 

important. It is so much more than simply eating 

what we fancy (although there is also a place 

for this!) 

As with sleep, you can change how well your 

body responds to food in a short time. The 

benefits of eating more mindfully can have many 

positive effects apart from just weight loss. 

Energy improves, skin improves, mood improves 

along with all kinds of good things that go off 

inside the body. 

If you were to change just 2 things for a 

MAXIMUM positive outcome that will change 

things within 7 days…. SLEEP and NUTRITION Serves are 2 

super fast at responding. 

HYDRATION 

Notice I didn’t mention exercise? That’s because ½ lemon, juiced 

salt & pepper 

exercise is a long game played daily. HYDRATION, 

chopped 

like sleep and nutrition can again, quickly 

improve how your body functions and how fast 19 

you produce results. 

Good hydration starts with around 2 litres of 

water (yes, just water) daily. Combine this with 

Serves 2 

the other habits and you’re well on your way to 

improving your all-round health in less than 7 days. 

Take these up long term and the benefits could 

be life changing. 

Add in a little movement and… you’ve got an 

entirely different life. 

Good health doesn’t need to be complicated. 

By creating these three simple (4 if you want to 

move more) habits, you will change so much 

more than how you look in a mirror. 

Simple checklist: 

Sleep = 7-8 hours daily 

Nutrition = eat the rainbow 

Hydration = start at 2 litres of water daily 

(movement) = keep it simple. 8-10k steps a day is 

more than enough to start to see change. 

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2 green onions, sliced 

1 tbsp. curry powder 

½ lemon, juiced 

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4 baby gem lettuce leaves 

1 avocado, de-stoned, sliced 

½ mango, de-stoned, sliced 

2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped 

2 tbsp. almonds, chopped 

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Winners will be notified by Friday 20 May 2022. 

The performances are at 7.30pm on 

Tues 31 May & Tues 12 July 2022. 

Children and young people with additional needs in 

Nottinghamshire risk losing out on vital services 

if more paid carers are not recruited to help with 

their essential care. 

FTM Dance is a provider of respite care through 

performing arts classes, offering support for families 

of children and young adults with additional needs 

and diverse abilities across Nottinghamshire. Its 

unique proactive care model not only gives families 

much needed respite time but their fun dance and 

drama sessions promote physical and social skills 

and enable creative expression, enhancing wellbeing 

and promoting independence for the participants. 

It currently supports over 100 children across the 

county and employs carers for its creative classes 

but needs more to support increasing local need. 

Leanne Evans, FTM Dance Founder and Director, said: 

“We hear about the crisis in care sector recruitment daily 

in the news and it’s a critical problem. It’s not just care 

homes for the elderly that are lacking vital support. Day 

services, respite care and many more care environments 

also urgently need additional paid people.” 

“The bottom line is we need more staff urgently to 

be able to continue our crucial services and say yes 

to more local families, their children and the young 

people who need our support.” 

For more information and to apply for roles, please 

visit: https://ftmdance.co.uk/jobs/ 


WIN A PRIVATE FALCONRY EXPERIENCE 

for you and your friends and family 

Step into the tranquil surroundings 

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into the remarkable world of 

Birds of Prey. From Bluebell, the 

beautiful and large Great Grey Owl 

to Tilly, the small but boisterous, 

Kestrel - the team at Hawkeye 

host a remarkable and exclusive 

experience with their wide range 

of birds. 

Hawkeye Falconry UK have cared 

for birds, both large and small 

for over 30 years now. Originally 

based in Shropshire, near Ludlow, 

the team expanded around 10 

years ago to form a second 

location, in Nottinghamshire. The 

team focus on the conservation of 

birds and also provide educational, 

entertaining displays at some of 

the largest events in the UK. 

At the start of the covid pandemic, 

like all suppliers and traders 

on the show circuit, the diary 

cleared of events and did look 

sparse. Therefore the team 

contacted Thoresby Park, near 

Ollerton, to see if they would be 

happy for Hawkeye to undertake 

experiences. The aim was to 

keep the birds enthused with 

excitement, to meet and fly to 

members of the public, as well as 

flying daily at the teams base. Due 

to the amazing feedback gathered, 

the team are now permanently 

undertaking experiences at 

Thoresby, in addition to attending 

the usual calendar of events. 

Alistair, who runs the experiences 

at Thoresby, undertakes exclusive 

sessions with his personal team of 

raptors. The experiences vary in 

itinerary and are pre-booked only. 

Usually they are undertaken in a 

small group of guests with multiple 

opportunities to fly the birds. 

For a more special encounter, 

Private and Family Experiences are 

available, meaning the birds are 

there just for you. Photography 

Workshops are also undertaken 

for budding photographers, to 

learn a wide range of photography 

skills. For the more experienced 

photographer, the day provides an 

opportunity to refine abilities such 

as high-speed photography. 

For more information and 

dates, please visit www. 

hawkeyefalconry.co.uk/ 

thoresby or call 01584 777299. 

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Community Diary 

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not 

list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing 

is free. All other groups pay just £7.50+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 & social activities. For further 

info: 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk 

Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older 

gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities etc. 

Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, 

NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further 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 & 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 

Bestwood Village WI - meet 4th Wed monthly 7.15pm- 

9.30pm at Welfare Pub & Kitchen, 1 Park Rd, Bestwood 

Village. For more info email: hellobvwi@gmail.com. Please 

contact our President Elizabeth on 0115 975 0787 for more info 

on our programme & activities. 

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. 

bulwell barkers dog walking group - why not come 

and join us? Owners & dogs welcome. If you haven’t a dog, 

turn up and ‘borrow’ one. Meet every Wed 1pm-2pm Bulwell 

Hall Car Park, NG6 9UP. To book a place call Steve: 07989 

163 658 or email: steven.lack@phe.gov.uk 

Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - a small, friendly 

group that cater for anyone interested in target archery 

from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sun 11am-2.30pm to 

Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www. 

bulwellforesters.co.uk. For more info call 07983 518915. 

bulwell men’s Shed - put your skills to good use! Every 

Mon (outside) 1.30-3.30pm at Bulwell Forest Community 

Garden (NG6 9HJ) & every Tues (inside) 10.30am-3.30pm 

at St Mary’s Church, Bulwell (NG6 9AD). For more info call 

Steve: 07989 163 658 or email: steven.lack@phe.gov.uk 

City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet 

at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, 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 e: r.west8@ntlworld.com 

Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Mon 8pm-9.30pm; St Mary’s 

Church Hall, Wollaton Park Rd. New members welcome, call 

Margaret on 01332 391608 or e: m.beedham@ntlworld.com 

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 

Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run 

friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area weekdays. 

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 Bestwood Country Park - a community 

group for all interested in supporting the park.For details: 

www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. 

Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings 

with speakers, held on Sat at 2pm in The Mechanics, 

North Sherwood St. For details: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or 

janetlievesley@gmail.com 

Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month 

in & around Notts, including coffee mornings, day trips & 

exercise classes. No fees. For more info: 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 

making tracks walking group - for single adults 

40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every 

Sunday in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. 

Own transport essential. For more info visit: www. 

walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. New members welcome. 

memorial gardens association (mega) - we protect 

and enhance the gardens and promote their use. Free 

membership. To join contact: Peter Wilson at peterwilson49@ 

btinternet.com or Liz Vivyan on 07931 762622 

a morris dancer? me? - TRY IT! Female team. Sundays. 

Bilborough, NG8, but UK-wide performances. For more 

details: www.mortimers-morris.org.uk & Facebook. 

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 

Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. For 

more info email: membership@nottinghack.org.uk or visit: 

www.nottinghack.org.uk 

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 

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. 

Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent 

Society - meet 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Comm. 

Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 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 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 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 

Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm 

at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, 

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. 

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 

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 

Nottingham Organ Society - 1st Monday in the month 

at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light 

musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington 

Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733. 

Nottingham model railway society- meet every 

Tues from 7pm @ the old scout hut on Wells Rd, NG3 3AA. 

We have layouts in all guages ‘N’ to ‘O’. Find us on Facebook 

or email: davepaylor@me.com 

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet 

people? Try new activities & help in your local community, 

nationally & internationally through volunteering & 

fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd 

Thurs monthly. For details: www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham 

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 Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday 

of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 

7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our 

website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk 


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. 

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 more details call John on 01623 

469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com 

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 

Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets 2nd & 4th Wed 

(evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who 

loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - all genres 

catered for. For info: info@nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk 

Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info 

& support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, 

coming out, health or just need to talk, call us on 0115 934 

8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@ 

nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 

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. 

pat’s community cafe - open every Thurs 10.30am- 

1.45pm. Snapewood Community Centre, NG6 7GH. A simple, 

quality menu, low-cost children’s meals & takeaway option. 

A friendly welcome to all! Bring a friend and give it a try! For 

more info call 0115 975 3299. 

Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley 

Tuesday evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on 

and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. 3 week trial 

then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. 

Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: 

Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome. 

snapewood arts & crafts group - open every 

Thursday 2pm-3pm at Snapewood Community Centre. 

Knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, crochet, painting, 

drawing...First session free. Small charge after. For more 

info call Jo Tucker: 07542 788 081 or email: jotucker06@ 

gmail.com 

Sherwood Bowls Club - All bowlers welcome. Come & 

give us a try! Roll-ups Monday, 6pm. Free lessons. Valley Road 

Green. Call Eileen 0115 920 3301 or Clive 0115 926 1460. 

Short Mat Carpet Bowls - join us on Tues 9.30am- 

11.30am at Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, NG5 

6AA. All standards welcome. Cost £4 per session. For 

more info call Daybrook Baptist Church: 0115 926 9432 or 

daybrookbaptist@gmail.com 

snapewood fitness boxing - learn real boxing 

techniques with fitness in this non-contact environment. 

Every Friday 7pm-8pm (£4 per session) at Snapewood 

Community Centre. For more info call Scott: 07841 773 088 

or email: scottsaundersboxingfitness@gmail.com 

Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures 

held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New 

members welcome. For further info: 01246 276771 or 

www.egyptology-ssae.org 

Soroptimist International - a group of women meet 

1st & 3rd Mon monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University 

Main Campus. Carrying out projects to support women & 

girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship 

& to help. Contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham 

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, West Bridgford. 7pm for 7.30pm 

start. For more info: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps. 

nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol: 0115 914 2474 

The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, 

NG1 4EZ. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A 

host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry 

Society, Keep Fit etc. Rated 4* on google. For membership 

details contact: manager@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 

0115 941 7353 or www.nottingham-mechanics.org.uk 

The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club 

- meets fortnightly, Saturday 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. 

why not try dinghy sailing on the river?- sessions 

Thurs evening, Sat & Sun. Juniors 8yrs+ welcome Sat 

mornings. Visit www.nottinghamsc.org.uk for more info or 

email: club@nottinghamsailing.club 


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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. 

co.uk/ 

Find your Safer Neighbourhoods team by entering your postcode on 

the homepage of www.nottinghamshire.police.uk

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - every Wed @ the 

Gladstone, Loscoe Rd, Carrington NG5 2AW. 8 for 8.30pm. 

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. 

full house orchestra - rehearse Wednesdays 7-9pm 

(term time) @ St Lawrence Church, Heanor, DE75 7AH. For 

more info call Freya: 07982 841265, Heather: 07962 069713 

or heatherwoodruff@hotmail.co.uk 

For corrections to these pages: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm, 

Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, Bestwood 

Village, NG6 8TL. 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 - Golden Jubilee 

concert: The Messiah on Sat 30th April at 7.30pm in St 

Mary’s Parish Church, Newark.Tickets £15 from Bingham 

Library, Pen2Paper or Tim 0115 878 0642. 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. Spring 

Concert: 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 

burlington live - Saturday May 7 @ 7.30pm at 

Sherwood Methodist Church. Tickets £10 (students £8) 

from Sandra on 0115 960 6236 & on the door. 

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 harmony Chorus - we are 

ready now to invite and welcome you to our FREE Open 

Evening at the beautiful newly refurbished Kirk Hallam 

Social Bar, Dallimore Rd, Kirk Hallam, DE7 4GZ on Thurs 

April 14th from 8pm. For more info: gemconnection.org 

grand central chorus - it’s the chorus’s 30th 

Anniversary show on April 10 at De Vere Centre, 

Nottingham. For more info: grandcentralchorus.com & 

follow us on Twitter. 

‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber 

choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on 

Mon evenings. Spring concert: Swing, April 2 @7.30pm. 

Info/tickets: 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. 

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 

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 

Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - JOIN ROCK CHOIR 

THIS SPRING! 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. 

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. New members for the men’s 

section particularly welcome. If you are 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. For bookings call 01773 719807. 

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 

rushcliffe phoenix voices - meet Tues 7pm-9pm 

(term-time) at St Giles Church, West Bridgford. Everyone 

welcome. For more info: rushcliffepheonixvoices@outlook.com 

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. 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 musicfor 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 (Sat 30 April). 

Anyone wishing to join 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.

Tanya About Town 

Spring is finally in the 

air, and with it comes 

a whole host of 

things to do around 

our county. Here’s 

my pick of what’s on 

in and around Notts 

during April and May. 

April of course welcomes Easter, 

so expect to see seasonal 

activities for the kids popping 

up as we get closer. Already 

announced is Belvoir Castle’s 

half-term family friendly Easter 

Adventure (1-8 April). Journey 

through Belvoir’s formal gardens, 

solving Easter activity puzzles 

along the way. 

Enjoy an immersive experience in 

the woodlands of Rufford Abbey 

(8-17 April) as the creatures come 

to life for an hour of puppetry, 

performers, music and excitement 

with an adaptation of the Beatrix 

Potter classic Peter Rabbit. 

Step into history at Bromley 

House Library (2 April) as Times 

columnist and Bromley House 

Library President, Ann Treneman 

hosts a special day in the library 

and garden with the team leading 

its restoration. They will tell the 

history, and why it is exciting 

a growing number of garden 

historians. 

Whether you are a Nottingham 

resident or visitor, the multi award 

winning Robin Hood Town Tour 

is the definitive way to learn all 

about the world famous legend 

and to find out the best that the 

city has to offer (9, 16, 23, 30 

April/ 7, 14, 21, 28 May). 

Fans of history can also enjoy a 

fascinating day out at Britain’s 

finest Victorian water works 

by visiting a Steaming Day at 

Papplewick Pumping Station 

(17-18 April/1-2 May) or you 

could combine history with a 

spot of ghost hunting when 

Haunted Heritage investigate 

the stunning Holme Pierrepont 

Hall (8 April). 

There’s plenty of live entertainment 

to choose from too, starting 

with the Motorpoint Arena. 

Experience live entertainment like 

never before with Champions 

of Magic (2 April) – an evening 

of impossible illusions and 

spectacular special effects. 

Witness a daring escape from 

Houdini’s water torture cell, and 

levitation high above the stage. 

Craig David drops in (7 April) 

then The Masked Singer Live 

(16 April), an all-new stage 

production of the hit tv show 

visits with mystery celebrities. 

Think you can guess ‘who’s that 

behind the mask?’ Don’t miss 

it! Dua Lipa visits (26 April) 

and May welcomes one of the 

most influential bands to emerge 

from New York’s punk scene, 

Blondie (5 May). I’m looking 

forward to this next one - Alan 

Partridge brings STRATAGEM, 

a live stage show that promises 

to inform, educate and entertain 

in approximately equal measure 

(6/7 May), Little Mix follow (9/10 

May) with their ‘Confetti’ tour. 

Get LOST IN MUSIC! (13 May) 

for a musical journey straight to 

the heart of Disco! Relive some of 

the greatest songs of all time from 

artists such as Donna Summer, 

Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, 

Sister Sledge and Chic. 

Direct from London’s West 

End, A Celebration of George 

Michael calls in (14 May), we 

then have The Script (24 May) 

celebrating a journey that has 

included five UK No.1 albums 

and six billion streams with the 

release of the career-spanning 

greatest hits album ‘Tales From 

The Script’. 

Finally, EM-Con returns for 2022 

(28/29 May) with a show that’s 

set to be out of this world.

Over at the Royal Concert Hall, 

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story will 

be presented live in concert for 

the first time in the UK in 2022 (7 

April) featuring a screening of the 

ground-breaking complete film 

with Oscar and Grammy-winning 

composer Randy Newman’s 

musical score performed live to 

the film by the Novello Orchestra. 

Next door at the Theatre Royal 

they welcome George Orwell’s 

world-famous Animal Farm (5-9 

April). The fable tells the story of 

a revolution and its aftermath. 

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 Bourne’s 

trademark wit, pathos and 

magical fantasy. 

The official Strictly Come 

Dancing – The Professionals 

UK Tour is back (10/22 May) and 

direct from the USA, the biggest 

and best Elvis show in the 

world is also back starring three 

‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute’ World 

Champions (16 May). 

If you fancy seeing behind the 

scenes, discover the world 

behind the curtain and learn 

about the amazing story of 

the Theatre Royal and Royal 

Concert Hall on their Limelight 

Backstage Tour (23 April). 

Since starting in Nottingham in 

2005 Dot To Dot Festival has 

established itself as the UK’s 

premier festival for unearthing 

the hottest new talent around, 

alongside established acts from 

all over the globe and it’s back 

for 2022 at various venues across 

the city (29 May). The festival 

has put acts such as The 1975, 

Catfish and the Bottlemen, 

Mumford & Sons, Florence + The 

Machine, Ed Sheeran and The xx 

on the map. 

Also returning are The Lady 

Boys of Bangkok (22-30 April), 

in Sneinton Market Square, 

featuring 16 of the world’s 

most glamorous and beautiful 

showgirls...that just happen to 

be men! Expect plenty of funfilled 

comedy, and outrageous 

cheekiness, with over 400 

incredible costumes. 

Castle Rock Brewery’s annual 

(and long overdue) celebration 

of beer is back for 2022 (20 - 21 

May). Join them in the brewery 

yard for a weekend of live music, 

great food and good times. 

Finally, now here’s something a 

bit different – The Red Hot Chilli 

Pipers (the most famous bagpipe 

band in the world) are playing at 

the Albert Hall Nottingham on 

Thursday 26 April.

nottingham city libraries 

by Inspire Culture 

Address: Vernon Road, Basford, Nottingham, NG6 

0AR. Tel: 0115 915 2855 

Opening times 

Monday and Tuesday: 9am to 1pm 

Wednesday: Closed 

Thursday: 9am to 6pm 

Friday: Closed 

Whether you are visiting our libraries, or doing things 

online -we’ve got you covered for books and resources. 

Alongside books to borrow, we have free computers and 

Wi-Fi for you to use and various free activities including; 

computer learning sessions, reading groups and work clubs 

for job seekers. 

If you are not ready to visit the library, you can still order 

books via our Click & Collect service, where you can 

request a selection of books, fiction, non-fiction and audio 

books to collect at any of our open libraries. 

Library Needs Assessment Review: We’re seeking 

your views on proposed changes to library services in 

Nottingham. You can view the proposals and complete the 

survey on our website, or pick up a paper survey from any of 

our libraries. 

If your library is important to you, then take 5 minutes out of 

your day to share your views. 

Head to the website to view the proposals, read our FAQs 

and to complete the survey: www.nottinghamcitylibraries. 

co.uk/the-next-chapter/ 

The consultation runs until Sunday 24 April 2022. 

Saturday: 9am to 1pm 

Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed 

Regular activities at this library include 

• Games Café, Mondays: 10am to 12pm 

• Knit & Natter, Tuesdays: 10am to 12pm 

• Work Club: Thursdays: 10am to 11.30am 

Bulwell Riverside Library 

Address: Bulwell Riverside Centre, Main St, Bulwell, 

Nottingham NG6 8QJ. Tel: 0115 883 3500 

Opening times 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 

8:30am to 6:30pm 

Saturday: 9am - 1pm 

Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed 

Regular activities at this library include 

• Knit and Natter, Tuesdays, 10am to 12pm 

• Work Club: Wednesdays 1pm to 4pm 

Head to our website: 

www.nottinghamcitylibraries.co.uk 

for everything you need to know about the services and 

activities we offer. 

Basford Library 


Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers 

is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated 

community. Fridays 10am-12noon at Nonsuch Studios. 

Contact: getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more! 

Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Saturday 14 

May & Saturday 18 June 2022: 10am-12pm at Arnold Hill 

Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@ 

mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall. 

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 just £7.50+vat per edition 

(150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 

0115 9269777 or email:ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 

102nd Nottingham Scout Group - meet Mondays 

(term time only) at Rise Park Church. Beavers (ages 6-8), 

Cubs (ages 8-10½) & Scouts (ages 10½-14). All groups meet 

6.30pm-8pm. For more details contact Jenny: 0115 977 

1345, or pop along Monday night. 

Army Cadets - Challenge yourself and learn new skills: 

fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, 

BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. 

For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your 

nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 

Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 0115 952 3617. 

Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - every 

Tues night (term time): 5.20pm - 9.15pm. Open to all 5-18 yrs 

- boys & girls. At the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close, 

Warren Hill. Contact the vicarage on 0115 920 8879 

Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club - Sat 5 - 6pm at 

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. 8yrs +. For more info call 0115 

808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com 

Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - Run Kwik cricket 

sessions for 7 to 11 yrs, along with hardball teams 

for ages 11-15. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. 

Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham 

Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am, Stay’n’Play 

Wed 9am - 10.30am & 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for 

refreshments. Call 9150298 for further information. 

Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham 

Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals 

take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & 

Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9.00pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham 

Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or 

admin@musicfor-everyone.org 

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 

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - outdoor at 

Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mon 

& Fri 6.30pm - 7.30pm, April - Oct. Call Andrew 07834 488663. 

Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, 

NG2 4DP. Tuesday & Thursday 7.00 - 9.15pm. T: 0115 958 

0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units. 

ms-sc.org/nottingham. 

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 

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & RANGERS - adventures 

and fun in a girls only space. Look for meeting information 

at https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/ 

register-your-daughter or e-mail: daybrookdivision@ 

girlgudingnottinghamshire.org.uk for further details. 

snapewood fitness boxing - learn real boxing 

techniques with fitness in this non-contact environment. 

U15s every Friday 5.30pm-6.30pm (£2 per session) at 

Snapewood Community Centre. For more info call Scott: 

07841 773 088 or email: scottsaundersboxingfitness@ 

gmail.com 


Useful Information 

Notts County Council...............0300 500 8080 

Notts City Council....................0115 915 5555 

Leisure Centres 

Ken Martin Leisure Centre..............0115 876 1600 

Police.......................................101 

QMC Hospital...........................0115 924 9924 

City Hospital.............................0115 969 1169 

NHS Direct................................111 

Emergency Utilities 

Electric......................................0800 404090 

Gas...........................................0800 111 999 

Water........................................0800 783 4444 

National Rail Enquiries..............03457 484950 

Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070 

Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000 

DVLA........................................0844 453 0118 

Tax Credits...............................0345 300 3900 

Local Taxis 

Central Cars..............................0115 975 2752 

County Cars..............................0115 975 2752 

Notts Cars................................0115 919 1919 

Local Community Centres 

Snape Wood Comm. Centre..........0115 975 3299 

Crabtree Farm Comm. Centre.......0115 927 2869 

Bestwood Village Comm. Centre..welfarecharity.org 

Local Library 

Bulwell Riverside Library.............0115 883 3500 

Basford Library..........................0115 915 2855 

Late night Chemists 

Tesco Pharmacy.......................0115 827 1299 

Riverside Pharmacy..................0115 979 4121 

Local MP’s 

MP for Nottingham North: 

Alex Norris...............................0115 975 2377 

alex.norris.mp@parliament.uk 

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Appliance Repairs 

Nottingham Appliance Repairs 28 

Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms 

Dream Doors Nottingham 33 

Shower Doctor UK 27 

Sliding Door Wardrobes Ltd 44 

Blinds/Curtains/Shutters 

Dale Blinds 25 

Building Services 

Nottingham Building & Roofing 25 

Notts Building & Roofing Ltd 43 

Trent Building & Roofing Ltd 35 

Business Opportunities 

Gedling Borough Council 7 

Damp Proofing Services 

Paul James Damp Proofing 40 

NG6 Index of Advertisers 

Groundwork Services 

Buffalo Driveways 38,39 

K & D Paving & Landscapes 47 

Joinery/Timberwork 

Beecrofts Joinery 43 

Locksmiths/Key Services 

AWM Locksmith 43 

Member of Parliament 

Alex Norris MP 15 

Mobility Aids 

Liftec Ltd 17 

Mr Mobility UK 23 

Priority Stairlifts Limited 18,19 

Painting & Decorating 

James Painting & Decorating 31 

S & A Painting & Decorating 29 

Solicitors/Legal Services 

AMH Solicitors 1 

JM Wills and Legal Services 15 

Tree Services 

Charnwood Trees 42 

Orchard Tree Care 40 

Treewise & Total Landscapes 31 

Weedon’s Tree Surgery 28 

Windows/Doors/Conservatories 

Cloudy To Clear Windows 29 

Fixaglaze 31 

Leivers & Millership 3 

Domestic Services 

AquaBlast UK Ltd 42 

MJ Cleaning 27 

Employment Support Services 

Framework 6 

Groundwork Greater Nottingham 8 

Estate/Letting Agents 

Freckleton Brown Estate Agents 64 

Fencing/Gates 

360 Fencing 43 

Beechdale Fencing Ltd 36 

JMI Fencing 40 

K.A.B Best Fencing 45 

Flooring/Carpets 

The Little Carpet Company 2 

Foot Health 

Neat Feet 23 

Garage Doors/Repairs 

Garolla Holdings Limited 41 

JB Doors Ltd 35 

Garage Services 

Central Motor Services 5 

Scratchmaster 35 

Pest Control 

Confirm A Kill 32 

Expel Pest 25 

MW Pest Control 27 

Pet Services 

Dogz Grooming Studio 13 

I Woof To Walk 13 

J Walkies 14 

Plastering Services 

AS Complete Plastering 31 

Plaster it Purple 28 

Plumbing & Heating 

CDM Plumbing & Heating 25 

East Midlands Boilers Ltd 31 

Plumbwright 27 

Removals/Man & Van 

ACS Removals 28 

Restaurants/Takeaways 

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