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Contents<br />
Eat, drink and be merry 9<br />
Recipe pages 10-11<br />
Pets and their people 13<br />
Sudoku puzzle 13<br />
A helping hand when you need it 15<br />
Helping Hand group directory 20-22<br />
Looking good, feeling great 24<br />
Home and garden 25<br />
For sale 26<br />
Crossword puzzle 44<br />
Free time and what to do with it 48<br />
Community diary 50-52<br />
Music roundup 56-57<br />
Kids - Learn and play 61<br />
Kids diary 61<br />
Useful information 62<br />
Puzzle solutions 62<br />
Index/List of advertisers 63<br />
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ituated in the old 1920s<br />
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Stuffed!<br />
Stuffi ng has been around since at least<br />
Roman times. The cook book ‘Apicus<br />
de re Coquinaria’ has recipes for<br />
stuffi ng made from vegetables, herbs,<br />
nuts and offal and it was used to stuff<br />
chicken, pigs and even dormouse!<br />
Since the late 1800’s in America it is<br />
called ‘dressing’. This stems from the<br />
way it was cooked at Thanksgiving,<br />
outside the bird rather than in the cavity.<br />
Stuffi ng was also deemed too crude a<br />
term for the well to do.<br />
The great thing about stuffi ng is that<br />
you can stuff pretty much anything with<br />
pretty much anything! From chicken<br />
(see Kiev recipe opposite) to seafood<br />
and most vegetables. But also thinking<br />
outside the box you can hollow out<br />
a loaf of bread, stuff it and you have<br />
the perfect picnic food. It isn’t just for<br />
savoury fi llings either. You can stuff<br />
pancakes, cookies, cupcakes, apples<br />
and the list goes on...<br />
Stuffi ng as a method of cooking is used<br />
across the globe. From Greek stuffed<br />
vine leaves to Indian stuffed paratha to<br />
the Russian pirozhki (stuffed bread). If<br />
you think about it every country has a<br />
speciality that involves stuffi ng. How<br />
about a Cornish pasty? Or an Italian<br />
Calzone? Or a Japanese gyoza? We<br />
love to stuff everything!<br />
My absolute favourite has to be sage<br />
and onion. Not the dry stuff you get<br />
from a packet, but homemade with<br />
grated onion, dried sage, breadcrumbs,<br />
sausagemeat and an egg. I bake it in a<br />
dish and could eat it all day.<br />
Ali Wale
Stuff ed Squash with<br />
Blue Cheese /Serves 2<br />
1 butternut squash<br />
200g blue cheese – crumbled<br />
30g pine nuts – toasted<br />
2 echalion shallots – sliced<br />
1 tbsp thyme leaves<br />
250g sachet cooked rice/grains<br />
Salt & pepper<br />
Knob of butter<br />
Method<br />
Heat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray.<br />
Half the squash, scoop out the seeds and<br />
stringy bits. Score the fl esh and rub with<br />
olive oil. Season and put a knob of butter<br />
in the cavity of each half. Bake in oven for<br />
45 – 90 mins depending on the size of your<br />
squash.<br />
In a small pan with a splash of oil, slowly<br />
cook the onion until soft and slightly crispy.<br />
Allow to cool.<br />
Meanwhile – put 150g of the cheese in a<br />
bowl, along with 20g of the toasted pine<br />
nuts, the rice or grains. Add the cooled<br />
onion. Once the squash is soft, remove<br />
from the oven, scoop out most of the fl esh<br />
and add to the bowl. Mix well and check<br />
seasoning. Once well combined, spoon<br />
back into the squash shells. Top with<br />
remaining cheese and pine nuts and put<br />
back in the oven for 15 mins until the top is<br />
brown and bubbling.<br />
This is a meal in itself and needs nothing to<br />
accompany it, although some broccoli or a<br />
green salad wouldn’t go amiss.<br />
Chicken Kiev /Serves 4<br />
4 chicken breasts – boneless & skinless<br />
75g unsalted butter<br />
2 cloves garlic – crushed<br />
½ lemon – zested<br />
2 tbsp parsley – chopped<br />
½ tsp salt<br />
½ tsp black pepper<br />
75g fl our – add a tsp paprika (optional)<br />
2 eggs – beaten<br />
150g breadcrumbs – add parmesan (optional)<br />
Sunfl ower oil for shallow frying<br />
Method<br />
First make the garlic butter. Mix together the butter,<br />
garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt & pepper. Place in cling<br />
fi lm, shape into a cylinder & freeze for about 20 mins.<br />
Meanwhile get 3 shallow bowls ready. One with fl our,<br />
one with beaten egg & one with breadcrumbs. Heat<br />
oven to 200°C. Then prep the chicken. The aim is to<br />
stop the garlic butter leaking out while the chicken is<br />
cooking. You can google YouTube videos on how to<br />
do it. I used a really sharp knife and made a thumb<br />
size pocket in the thick end of the breast. Be careful<br />
not to break through the bottom. Once the garlic<br />
butter is hard, slice it and use it to stuff the cavity<br />
in the breast. Use cocktail sticks to seal shut. Then<br />
toss the breast in fl our, then egg, then breadcrumbs,<br />
making sure they are well covered.<br />
Heat the sunfl ower oil in a frying pan until a little<br />
crumb sizzles. Fry chicken for 3 mins on each side,<br />
until golden. Transfer to a baking tray lined with<br />
greaseproof paper. Bake in oven for 20 mins or until<br />
cooked through. Hopefully the butter will still be inside<br />
the breast. If you get any leakage simply spoon back<br />
over the breast to make it even crispier. Delicious<br />
served with a green salad and new potatoes.
No, No, No. Not that kind of tale!!!<br />
I’m talking about dogs in the bedroom…something<br />
that was never on my wish list. My bedroom was<br />
my sanctuary, whereas Gary was all for sharing. It’s<br />
a personal choice and I know some of you will be<br />
horrified at the thought, while others wonder what<br />
all the fuss is about. Anyhow, I was overruled and<br />
now share my bedroom (and King size bed) with<br />
three hairy, annoying and often smelly males.<br />
The dogs do have their own beds – and they usually<br />
start the night sleeping in them. But once we’re<br />
fast asleep, with the stealth of a cat burglar, they<br />
climb onto the bed. Quite often one of us will wake<br />
up unable to move our legs. After establishing that<br />
we’re not paralysed from the waist down, we try and<br />
shift them. No matter how much you try they won’t<br />
budge. How they become twice the weight at night<br />
is a mystery.<br />
Just to be clear, they are not allowed actually in the<br />
bed. Come on, we do have some standards! So how<br />
is it that when I get a rare opportunity to actually<br />
stretch my legs out, all I can feel is grit? Having<br />
sand between my toes when I’m not on a beach isn’t<br />
great.<br />
To be fair, 80% of the time they are no problem.<br />
They find a gap, get in it and everyone sleeps<br />
happily ever after. Apart from when they don’t.<br />
That’s when the fun starts.<br />
It becomes a battle of the wills. Who can fake sleep<br />
the longest and ignore the scratching at the door,<br />
the tippy tappy claws as they trot around the room,<br />
the paws on the arms, the quiet barking that gets<br />
louder and louder.<br />
The<br />
Bedroom<br />
Tale<br />
To be fair, I am pretty good at it and usually win.<br />
Fake snoring and a bit of sleep talking usually<br />
does the trick. I can hear Gary huffing and puffing<br />
and eventually, because he is basically a kind and<br />
conscientious pet owner and I am not, he gets up<br />
and takes them down to the garden. The finale<br />
to my performance is to act really surprised the<br />
following morning when Gary is moaning and<br />
cussing. Like you didn’t hear a thing…<br />
As for romance, forget it. Having a hairy mutt giving<br />
you evils is about as big a passion killer as you can<br />
get. Not always a bad thing…<br />
Now let’s talk about bones. Raw, bloody, grotty<br />
bones. We used to give the dogs the occasional<br />
bone as a treat. A normal dog would take his bone<br />
off and spend hours gnawing away at it in doggy<br />
bliss.<br />
Not Herbie. He has no idea what to do with it, so<br />
he panics and buries it outside. Then hours later it<br />
turns up. Under Gary’s pillow. Raw meat, caked in<br />
soil. Who wouldn’t want that waiting for them when<br />
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We do like to have the odd weekend away in a dog<br />
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Just tickle my belly and stop moaning.<br />
© Ali Wale
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Location: 4 Arnot Hill Road NG5 6LJ<br />
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*T&C’s apply – can only be used once per new customer. Offer<br />
applies to any service with a value of £20 or more. Not available for<br />
bookings on a Saturday. Offer ends 31st <strong>May</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
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take your marks for the<br />
nottingham 10k<br />
by Maggies Centres<br />
age uk nottingham &<br />
nottinghamshire is<br />
providing fraud & scams<br />
support to older people<br />
by Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire<br />
Looking for your next challenge? Then why not<br />
take on the Nottingham 10k (Sunday 22nd <strong>May</strong>) to<br />
raise funds for Maggie’s Nottingham?<br />
Join thousands of other runners on a 10km route<br />
through the prestigious, iconic and leafy setting of the<br />
University of Nottingham to raise funds for Maggie’s<br />
Nottingham.<br />
Join Team Maggie’s and we will support you every<br />
step of the way! We can offer you…<br />
• A high performance running vest<br />
• A visit round your local Maggie’s centre<br />
• One of the loudest cheer points on the route<br />
cheering you on<br />
• Support with your training and fundraising<br />
Join Team Maggie’s and your incredible efforts will<br />
make a difference to people living with cancer who<br />
walk through our doors each day.<br />
How your fundraising helps…<br />
• £40 means someone with cancer can spend an<br />
hour with a Benefits Advisor to help them get<br />
financial support.<br />
• £180 means a family can get ongoing support from<br />
a Psychologist, helping them after losing someone<br />
with cancer.<br />
Interested? if you’d like to find out more<br />
about this event, please email the team at<br />
nottinghamfundraising@maggiescentres.org<br />
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire has<br />
launched a new scams prevention and support<br />
programme for older people in Nottinghamshire.<br />
The programme, funded by Lloyds Banking Group,<br />
will help to prevent older people from falling for<br />
scams by increasing their knowledge and confidence<br />
to recognise and deal with attempted scams. It will<br />
also provide support to older fraud victims recovering<br />
after an incident.<br />
Older people can be particularly vulnerable to fraud<br />
and scams, which can have a serious emotional and<br />
financial impact, and can damage quality of life and<br />
wellbeing for many.<br />
Sophisticated scams have been on the rise during the<br />
pandemic with criminals devising even more ways to<br />
target those they believe to be vulnerable. This means<br />
it’s even more vital to support those that may be at<br />
greater risk.<br />
To find out more about Age UK Nottingham &<br />
Nottinghamshire’s Scams Prevention and Support<br />
Programme, please contact the Safe & Sound<br />
team on 0115 8599 209 or email safeandsound@<br />
ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire provides<br />
a wide range of services for older people from all<br />
communities and backgrounds in Nottingham and<br />
Nottinghamshire. Find out more at Welcome to Age<br />
UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire<br />
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• SPRING SALE - New<br />
Brooks Straight<br />
Stairlift. £1300 fitted.<br />
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A small deposit secures, pay<br />
the balance when it is fitted<br />
and you are happy.<br />
OVER 2000 STAIRLIFTS FITTED BY US<br />
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your guide to choosing a stairlift<br />
by Sarah Mawer - Priority Stairlifts<br />
Sarah, Customer Care Manager<br />
We know the<br />
decision to have a<br />
stairlift installed<br />
is often a very<br />
difficult one to<br />
make, but when<br />
compared with<br />
the alternative of<br />
moving, or only<br />
living on one level<br />
of their home,<br />
many people have<br />
found a stairlift to<br />
be their preferred<br />
solution.<br />
The idea of deciding which stairlift is right for you,<br />
and having it fitted, can be a very daunting one so, to<br />
guide you through the process, these simple steps<br />
should be helpful.<br />
• Firstly, approach your local authority – you may be<br />
eligible for a grant to help towards the cost.<br />
• Obtain two or three different quotes and think<br />
about choosing a local supplier who would be able<br />
to get to you quickly in the event of a breakdown.<br />
It’s also very important to check reviews on Google<br />
and other reputable sites.<br />
• Arrange a survey – most companies can give you<br />
a price over the phone and you should NEVER feel<br />
pressured into making a decision.<br />
• All stairlifts are fitted to the stairs rather than the<br />
wall of the staircase, so you needn’t worry about<br />
having to sort out any decorating work. They are all<br />
powered from the mains and come with a battery<br />
backup in case of a power failure.<br />
• Do you want a new, reconditioned or rental<br />
stairlift? Most companies offer a range of options<br />
to suit your budget and needs.<br />
• Do you need a straight or curved one? If your<br />
stairs go straight up with no bends, you need a<br />
straight stairlift. If your staircase has a bend, you<br />
will need a curved one.<br />
• Check out the aftercare and warranty – ask if your<br />
supplier has a 24hr call out and what the response<br />
time would be.<br />
• A written quotation will be provided for the cost<br />
of the stairlift, including installation. You may be<br />
exempt from paying VAT, so check if you’re eligible.<br />
• Once you have decided on your preferred supplier,<br />
the installation process is very simple. Most<br />
stairlifts can be installed within 5 working days<br />
(some even next day) and the installation takes<br />
between 1-4hrs depending on the type. You will be<br />
given a thorough demonstration once it’s fitted and<br />
the engineer won’t leave until you are comfortable<br />
using it.<br />
John, Technical Manager<br />
Based in Ilkeston,<br />
Derbyshire we are a<br />
family run company<br />
specialising in the<br />
installation, repair and<br />
servicing of stairlifts<br />
across Nottingham<br />
and Nottinghamshire.<br />
For further information phone Sarah on 0115 849<br />
2386.<br />
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Contact Sarah<br />
on 0115 849 2386<br />
Local Installation, Repairs and<br />
Servicing of Stairlifts<br />
■ Local, family-run business<br />
■ Almost 20 years’ experience<br />
■ New, reconditioned and<br />
■ rental available<br />
■ Friendly, personal service<br />
■ Free, no obligation survey<br />
■ 24/7, 365 days call-out<br />
■ Repairs and servicing available<br />
■ Members of Age UK<br />
■ Supplier of UK made riser<br />
■ recliner chairs<br />
info@prioritystairlifts.co.uk<br />
www.prioritystairlifts.co.uk<br />
@Prioritystairlifts<br />
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Group directory<br />
If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know<br />
about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or charity<br />
groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following<br />
the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after.<br />
For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk<br />
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Mon<br />
monthly 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Contact via the<br />
Facebook group: Nottingham Adult ADHD Support Group<br />
Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give<br />
support to family & friends who have or are living with the<br />
stress of alcoholics. Meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St,<br />
Nottingham. Monday 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30 - 9.00pm. For<br />
more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk<br />
Alcoholics Anonymous - if you think you have a<br />
problem with alcohol please call us on our free phone: 0800<br />
917 760 OR your local Nottingham no. 0115 941 7100 for<br />
free confidential help & advice..<br />
Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities?<br />
Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with<br />
like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. Email:<br />
allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk<br />
Anxiety management group - meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday,<br />
7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre,<br />
Mansfield Rd, Sherwood. For more info call Martha on 07948<br />
191093 or anxietymanagementnottm@gmail.com<br />
arthritis action nottingham group - an opportunity<br />
for people with arthritis to talk to others & share tips for<br />
managing their arthritis. Currently meetings are online. Next<br />
dates: East Midlands groups - 2nd March @ 2pm. Midlands<br />
evening groups - 1st March @ 6pm. For joining details see:<br />
www.arthritisaction.org.uk/media-centre/events<br />
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham -<br />
Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting<br />
for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends<br />
and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7 -<br />
9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory<br />
Boulevard, NG7 6BE. For more info: 0754 621 5757 (1- 4pm)<br />
bipolar lift - making a positive difference to the lives of<br />
bipolar disorder sufferers, their friends & families. 1-2-1 &<br />
group sessions. For more info call Nahida: 07534 138512 or<br />
email: support@bipolarlift.org or www.bipolarlift.org<br />
bestwood & bulwell foodbank - St Philip’s Church,<br />
Knights Close, Top Valley, NG5 9AJ. Open Tues 1pm-3pm,<br />
Thurs 1pm-3pm & Sat 10am-12noon. Tel: 0115 975 1825. St<br />
Mary’s Church, Highbury Rd, Bulwell, <strong>NG6</strong> 9AD. Open Wed<br />
only from 1pm-3pm. Tel: 07527 048226. If you wish to make<br />
a referral for your service provider email on:<br />
covid19@bestwoodbulwell.foodbank.org.uk<br />
Connecting Families - we are passionate about parenting.<br />
Providing solutions through courses and personalised support.<br />
Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or<br />
email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk<br />
cocaine anonymous - problems with drugs and/<br />
or alcohol? So did we. We have weekly meetings across<br />
Notts. For free help from people who have recovered from<br />
their addictions please call 0800 689 4732 or visit https://<br />
centralukca.co.uk/ You don’t have to be alone with this.<br />
Contact the Elderly - why not consider volunteering for<br />
Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute<br />
loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over,<br />
by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties.<br />
Contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or<br />
email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.<br />
Debt Advice network - is a charity offering free,<br />
impartial, professional, face-to-face advice to people with<br />
debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@<br />
thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882.<br />
faith in families - For more info on adoption please visit<br />
www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811<br />
Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and<br />
group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or<br />
07961 025780.<br />
First steps - eating disorders in student services<br />
(ediss) - support to students, staff & alumni at both University<br />
of Nottingham & Nottingham Trent University struggling<br />
with their relationship with food & associated mental health<br />
difficulties. For further info contact: info@firststepsed.co.uk,<br />
to make a referral visit: www.firststepsed.co.uk<br />
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Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people<br />
into work/training/volunteering. For free 1-2-1 appointments<br />
& training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills tel: 0800<br />
111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org<br />
Gateway Women - to support women who don’t have<br />
children by circumstances not by choice. The Nottingham<br />
group meet 1st Sat monthly at Bill’s, 15 Queen St, NG1 2BL<br />
at 11am. For more info call Sally on 07796 318046 or visit:<br />
http://gateway-women.com<br />
Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary<br />
Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wed monthly from<br />
2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Contact cardiac team<br />
for more info on: 0115 883 4733<br />
just ask @ bulwell riverside - do you need some<br />
help or advice? If so, just call in during these hours and talk<br />
to someone free of charge. Mon 10am-1.30pm Let’s Talk<br />
Wellbeing (mental health advice). Tues 10am-4.30pm<br />
Bestwood Partnership/Empleo (training/employment<br />
advice). Wed 10am-4.30pm Welfare Rights Service<br />
(benefits/debts/housing). Thurs 10am-1.30pm Nottingham<br />
City Homes (housing) & Thurs 1.30pm-4.30pm Right Track<br />
(volunteering/training). Fri 1.30pm-4pm National Careers<br />
Service (finding work). Bulwell Riverside, Main St, Bulwell,<br />
<strong>NG6</strong> 8QJ<br />
Kings Money Advice Centre - free, impartial debt<br />
advice. Visit www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399.<br />
Loss of someone to suicide? Loss is a self help support<br />
group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family<br />
member or someone close. For more information call 0115<br />
911 1661 (Mon - Fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk<br />
Marie Curie Helper service - FREE to people with<br />
terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours weekly<br />
trained volunteers visit people in their homes offering<br />
companionship & tailored support. To request the service,<br />
call 0845 304 8730 or e: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk<br />
Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info.<br />
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/fibromyalgia<br />
- MESH (M.E.Self Help) is Nottingham’s self help group for<br />
people with ME/CFS and/or fibromyalgia and their carers.<br />
For more info search for MESH Nottingham (M.E/CFS/<br />
Fibromyalgia) on Facebook or e: meshnottingham@gmail.com<br />
money sorted in d2n2- free support for those<br />
struggling with money. Call 0115 908 1534. Email: info@<br />
moneysortedind2n2.org or visit: www.moneysortedind2n2.org<br />
Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together<br />
with their carers, very welcome. Meet 2nd Wed monthly,<br />
1pm-3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off<br />
Mansfield Rd). For more info call Pauline: 01332 810366 or<br />
Alan: 01159 262232<br />
men in mind - share your worries over a cup of tea. Every<br />
Tues - 6.30-8.30pm at Mellish Sports Centre, Kemmel Rd,<br />
<strong>NG6</strong> 9FH. For more info call Steve: 07989 163 658 or email:<br />
steven.lack@phe.gov.uk<br />
My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people<br />
with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support,<br />
sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups,<br />
arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more<br />
info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk<br />
MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in<br />
meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre,<br />
Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear<br />
of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of<br />
people affected by MS including carers & family. No charge,<br />
no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info:<br />
Tel: 0115 966 3582<br />
MYOtoNIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP - 19/21<br />
Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HQ. Myotonic<br />
dystrophy is the most common and variable muscular<br />
dystrophy of adult life. Please call or email for more<br />
info: . 0115 987 5869. Email: contact@mdsguk.org.<br />
wwwmyotonicdystrophysupportgroup.org<br />
Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help<br />
Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For<br />
more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368<br />
Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - meet<br />
on 3rd Tuesday of each month at Nottingham City Hospital<br />
in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from<br />
7.30pm to 9.30pm. Our aim is to offer emotional, mutual and<br />
practical support to each other, partners, family and friends.<br />
For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460.<br />
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit<br />
service providing high quality affordable counselling<br />
for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area.<br />
Accredited services include individual, couples & employer<br />
assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950<br />
1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk.<br />
Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open<br />
9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.<br />
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Nottinghamshire deaf society - hard of hearing/deaf<br />
social group every Mon 10am-1pm. Lip reading classes on<br />
Tues (day & evening). Welfare rights advice. For details call<br />
0115 970 0516, text: 07817 275253 or email: nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone<br />
affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who<br />
would like to meet with other women and men who have<br />
shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly<br />
7.00 - 9.00pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive.<br />
For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or<br />
kymmiestroud@hotmail.com<br />
Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal<br />
Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely<br />
with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line.<br />
We also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances,<br />
clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed<br />
events. For more info or support call 07942 678692.<br />
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if<br />
you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk<br />
to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our<br />
group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7<br />
and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners<br />
always welcome. For further information either ring Self<br />
Help UK 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk<br />
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy &<br />
Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a<br />
self help group for people with these medical conditions. For<br />
more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk<br />
Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling,<br />
relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples<br />
counselling. Costs negotiated according to income.<br />
Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9.00am to 9.00pm.<br />
Run Talk Run - a 5k run with a twist! We run at the pace of<br />
the slowest runner, and provide a safe space to talk about<br />
mental health. Every Sunday at The Arboretum, meet at<br />
10am to run at 10.15am. Contact Katie on 07539 005781.<br />
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control<br />
over drinking, drugs & other addictions. Peer-led meetings<br />
held in Notts on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. New<br />
groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details<br />
please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self<br />
Help Nottingham’s Info Line 0115 911 1661 (Monday - Friday<br />
9.00am - 1.00pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk<br />
Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles<br />
disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should<br />
not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT<br />
it to the police on 101.<br />
the wolfpack project - Nottingham based support<br />
group for younger people & adults (16-50) to help reduce<br />
loneliness & social isolation through our buddy scheme<br />
(online, telephone and/or face to face). Contact: hello@<br />
thewolfpackproject.org.uk or www.thewolfpackproject.org.uk<br />
Parkinson’s UK Nottingham Group - monthly support<br />
group, meet 3rd Wed monthly (except Jan & June) at St<br />
Judes Church Hall (405 Woodborough Rd, NG3 5HE).<br />
Friendly, informal group for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. We<br />
hope to offer something for everyone! To find out more email:<br />
puk.nottingham@gmail.com or call 07436 905529<br />
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support<br />
Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed<br />
with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first<br />
Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna,<br />
15 Beck Street, NG3 3BP. For further information contact<br />
Wendy at wendywheat71@gmail.com<br />
rushcliffe & gedling voluntary transport<br />
scheme - providing safe, affordable & reliable journeys<br />
for appointments & social activities for people who find it<br />
difficult to use public transport, taxis & with no access to a<br />
car. Volunteer drivers always needed. For more info call 0115<br />
969 9060 or email: transport@rushcliffecvs.org.uk<br />
June/July<br />
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Deadline:<br />
4 <strong>May</strong><br />
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Ali and Cat from NG Magazines<br />
are running the Nottingham 10k in <strong>May</strong><br />
to raise funds for Rainbows hospice for<br />
children and young people.<br />
To donate, please visit our JustGiving page:<br />
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3 Habits that will improve<br />
your health quickly<br />
Something I’ve been working on with our team<br />
since the start of the new year is how creating<br />
small habits can have a great outcome.<br />
I’m going to give you a quick rundown on how<br />
you can turn the tables, get back on track and<br />
see quick, positive results.<br />
SLEEP<br />
Yes, sleep…. it drastically affects so much more<br />
than just how tired you feel.<br />
We require 7-8 hours a night to optimally recover<br />
our bodies.<br />
Yet most of us get less than 6, due to social<br />
media, watching telly late into the evening or just<br />
having a poor bedtime routine.<br />
If you get 7-8 hours of actual, good quality sleep<br />
it’s not just your tiredness that you’ll see improve.<br />
You will be less stressed, your mood will be<br />
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2 tbsp. mayonnaise<br />
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1 tbsp. tomato puree<br />
2 green onions, sliced<br />
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Serves 2<br />
What you need to do<br />
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1 tbsp. curry 1 tbsp. powder curry powder<br />
2. Lay 2. the lettuce Lay the leaves lettuce on leaves 2 serving on 2 plates serving and plates divide and the divide chicken the chicken<br />
1 tbsp. tomato puree<br />
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½ lemon, ½ juiced lemon, juiced<br />
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¼ cup (70g) salt Greek & pepper yogurt salt & pepper powder 1 tbsp. and curry lemon mango, powder juice in cilantro mango, a bowl. and cilantro Season chopped and with 2. chopped salt almonds. Lay and the pepper almonds. Serve lettuce immediately.<br />
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What you need to do<br />
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and mix well. Add in the chicken pieces and mix again until the<br />
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Spring Flowering<br />
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Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides<br />
opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet at Age UK<br />
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every 2 months for networking & social activities. For further<br />
info: 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older<br />
gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities etc.<br />
Meet at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St,<br />
NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Fri monthly. Cost £1. For further info<br />
call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk<br />
alcoholic anonymous - if think you have a problem<br />
with alcohol please call us on our freephone: 0800 917<br />
760 or your local Nottingham no: 0115 941 7100 for free<br />
confidential help and advice. If alcohol is costing you more<br />
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Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2<br />
weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre.<br />
Photography skills from the complete beginner to<br />
the accomplished amateur. For more info visit: www.<br />
arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk<br />
Bestwood Village WI - meet 4th Wed monthly 7.15pm-<br />
9.30pm at Welfare Pub & Kitchen, 1 Park Rd, Bestwood<br />
Village. For more info email: hellobvwi@gmail.com. Please<br />
contact our President Elizabeth on 0115 975 0787 for more info<br />
on our programme & activities.<br />
Bootlace Buddies - walking group for single people<br />
over 50. We walk in the Notts, Derby & Leics areas. Walks<br />
between 7-11 miles, all grades, every Sun all year. We also<br />
organise weekends away & week holidays in the UK &<br />
Europe. Contact julieking1@hotmail.co.uk for the program.<br />
bulwell barkers dog walking group - why not come<br />
and join us? Owners & dogs welcome. If you haven’t a dog,<br />
turn up and ‘borrow’ one. Meet every Wed 1pm-2pm Bulwell<br />
Hall Car Park, <strong>NG6</strong> 9UP. To book a place call Steve: 07989<br />
163 658 or email: steven.lack@phe.gov.uk<br />
Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - a small, friendly<br />
group that cater for anyone interested in target archery<br />
from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sun 11am-2.30pm to<br />
Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, <strong>NG6</strong> 8UA or visit: www.<br />
bulwellforesters.co.uk. For more info call 07983 518915.<br />
bulwell men’s Shed - put your skills to good use! Every<br />
Mon (outside) 1.30-3.30pm at Bulwell Forest Community<br />
Garden (<strong>NG6</strong> 9HJ) & every Tues (inside) 10.30am-3.30pm<br />
at St Mary’s Church, Bulwell (<strong>NG6</strong> 9AD). For more info call<br />
Steve: 07989 163 658 or email: steven.lack@phe.gov.uk<br />
City of Nottingham Probus Club - for men 65+, meet<br />
at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, on 3rd<br />
Wed monthly: 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting<br />
talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or<br />
call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or e: r.west8@ntlworld.com<br />
Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Mon 8pm-9.30pm; St Mary’s<br />
Church Hall, Wollaton Park Rd. New members welcome, call<br />
Margaret on 01332 391608 or e: m.beedham@ntlworld.com<br />
footloose walking club - meet friendly, like minded<br />
people 50+. Approx. 10 mile walks all year on Sundays &<br />
some Sats. Own transport required. Call Sue: 0115 9606 530<br />
or Peter: 07902 098676 or www.footloosewalking.org<br />
Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run<br />
friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area weekdays.<br />
Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. If you are<br />
new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness why not give<br />
it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info.<br />
Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community<br />
group for all interested in supporting the park.For details:<br />
www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com.<br />
Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings<br />
with speakers, held on Sat at 2pm in The Mechanics,<br />
North Sherwood St. For details: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or<br />
janetlievesley@gmail.com<br />
Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month<br />
in & around Notts, including coffee mornings, day trips &<br />
exercise classes. No fees. For more info: 0115 844 0011.<br />
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Learn partner dancing -No partner needed. Fun social<br />
night from 7.30pm, 18-80yrs. Mon-Radcliffe-on-Trent, Wed-<br />
Hucknall, Thu-West Bridgford. (Sue 07915671688 or visit<br />
www.cerocheaven.com<br />
making tracks walking group - for single adults<br />
40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every<br />
Sunday in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire.<br />
Own transport essential. For more info visit: www.<br />
walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. New members welcome.<br />
memorial gardens association (mega) - we protect<br />
and enhance the gardens and promote their use. Free<br />
membership. To join contact: Peter Wilson at peterwilson49@<br />
btinternet.com or Liz Vivyan on 07931 762622<br />
a morris dancer? me? - TRY IT! Female team. Sundays.<br />
Bilborough, NG8, but UK-wide performances. For more<br />
details: www.mortimers-morris.org.uk & Facebook.<br />
New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full<br />
programme of events each month - (daytime only) day<br />
trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest.<br />
For further details contact Joyce 0115 779 4625, www.<br />
newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlifenotts50@gmail.com<br />
Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. For<br />
more info email: membership@nottinghack.org.uk or visit:<br />
www.nottinghack.org.uk<br />
Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at<br />
8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership<br />
fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith<br />
Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.<br />
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent<br />
Society - meet 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Comm.<br />
Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly<br />
group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please<br />
call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk<br />
the nottingham centre for the national trust-<br />
Winter talks twice monthly at Nottingham Mechanics, 3<br />
North St, NG1 4EZ. You need to be a member of the National<br />
Trust to join. It’s £6 pp per annum. Talks £3pp or £4 guests.<br />
For more info: Barbara McDonald on 0115 975 7800 or<br />
bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or www.ntnottingham.uk<br />
Nottingham City Petanque Club - social and<br />
competitive French boules for all. Entrance off the Fiveways<br />
Island, Valley Road/Edwards Lane NG5 3HU. Sundays 2pm;<br />
Tuesdays 7pm; Thursdays 10am. First three visits free.<br />
07826 949197. Nottinghampetanque.weebly.com<br />
Nottingham Flower Club - welcomes new members<br />
for demos & workshops. Thurs evening at Bluecoat School,<br />
NG8 5GY. For details www.nottinghamflowerclub.co.uk or<br />
Facebook or call Lucy on 0115 928 5117<br />
Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at 7.15pm<br />
at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln,<br />
NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No<br />
experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967<br />
3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk<br />
nottingham ivc - social group for professionals & likeminded<br />
people. All ages welcome. Weekly pub meetings &<br />
social activities. Part of Association of Inter-Varsity Clubs<br />
(AIVC). For more info: www.nottinghamivc.org.uk or call<br />
Jonathan: 0115 961 4848. You can also find us on Meetup.<br />
Nottinghamshire footpaths preservation<br />
society - guided walks every other Tuesday:10.30am.<br />
About 8 miles. Non-members welcome. Call Alan:07989<br />
62942 or www.nottsfps.org.uk<br />
Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet<br />
every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park<br />
Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent<br />
speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info<br />
visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198<br />
Nottingham Organ Society - 1st Monday in the month<br />
at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light<br />
musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington<br />
Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733.<br />
Nottingham model railway society- meet every<br />
Tues from 7pm @ the old scout hut on Wells Rd, NG3 3AA.<br />
We have layouts in all guages ‘N’ to ‘O’. Find us on Facebook<br />
or email: davepaylor@me.com<br />
Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet<br />
people? Try new activities & help in your local community,<br />
nationally & internationally through volunteering &<br />
fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st & 3rd<br />
Thurs monthly. For details: www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham<br />
Nottingham rspb group - are you interested in birds &<br />
nature? Why not join our group? We enjoy monthly meetings<br />
with guest speakers, outings & walks. For more info visit:<br />
www.rspb.org.uk/groups/nottingham<br />
Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday<br />
of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1<br />
7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our<br />
website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk<br />
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Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s.<br />
Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts<br />
and any other social event - find us on facebook.<br />
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - new<br />
members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the<br />
Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different<br />
walks to suit all abilities. For more details call John on 01623<br />
469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com<br />
nottingham women’s centre - learning courses,<br />
events, wellbeing, space to meet and support available for<br />
every single woman across Nottinghamshire - in-person<br />
or online. Nottingham Women’s Centre, 30 Chaucer Street,<br />
NG1 5LP. E: reception@nottinghamwomenscentre.com<br />
T: 0115 9411475<br />
Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets 2nd & 4th Wed<br />
(evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who<br />
loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - all genres<br />
catered for. For info: info@nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk<br />
Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For info<br />
& support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues,<br />
coming out, health or just need to talk, call us on 0115 934<br />
8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@<br />
nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040<br />
Nova - new friends for senior single people. Meeting at<br />
the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, 2nd<br />
& 4th Friday monthly from 8pm. See our news & events<br />
programme at www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on<br />
07973 872213 for more info.<br />
pat’s community cafe - open every Thurs 10.30am-<br />
1.45pm. Snapewood Community Centre, <strong>NG6</strong> 7GH. A simple,<br />
quality menu, low-cost children’s meals & takeaway option.<br />
A friendly welcome to all! Bring a friend and give it a try! For<br />
more info call 0115 975 3299.<br />
Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley<br />
Tuesday evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on<br />
and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. 3 week trial<br />
then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week.<br />
Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, <strong>NG6</strong> 9DD. For more info:<br />
Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. All welcome.<br />
snapewood arts & crafts group - open every<br />
Thursday 2pm-3pm at Snapewood Community Centre.<br />
Knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, crochet, painting,<br />
drawing...First session free. Small charge after. For more<br />
info call Jo Tucker: 07542 788 081 or email: jotucker06@<br />
gmail.com<br />
Sherwood Bowls Club - All bowlers welcome. Come &<br />
give us a try! Roll-ups Monday, 6pm. Free lessons. Valley Road<br />
Green. Call Eileen 0115 920 3301 or Clive 0115 926 1460.<br />
Short Mat Carpet Bowls - join us on Tues 9.30am-<br />
11.30am at Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, NG5<br />
6AA. All standards welcome. Cost £4 per session. For<br />
more info call Daybrook Baptist Church: 0115 926 9432 or<br />
daybrookbaptist@gmail.com<br />
snapewood fitness boxing - learn real boxing<br />
techniques with fitness in this non-contact environment.<br />
Every Friday 7pm-8pm (£4 per session) at Snapewood<br />
Community Centre. For more info call Scott: 07841 773 088<br />
or email: scottsaundersboxingfitness@gmail.com<br />
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures<br />
held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New<br />
members welcome. For further info: 01246 276771 or<br />
www.egyptology-ssae.org<br />
Soroptimist International - a group of women meet<br />
1st & 3rd Mon monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University<br />
Main Campus. Carrying out projects to support women &<br />
girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship<br />
& to help. Contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham<br />
The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant<br />
Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants &<br />
gardening. Meet 2nd Fri monthly from Sept-<strong>April</strong> at St Paul’s<br />
Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. 7pm for 7.30pm<br />
start. For more info: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.<br />
nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol: 0115 914 2474<br />
The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St,<br />
NG1 4EZ. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A<br />
host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry<br />
Society, Keep Fit etc. Rated 4* on google. For membership<br />
details contact: manager@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or<br />
0115 941 7353 or www.nottingham-mechanics.org.uk<br />
The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club<br />
- meets fortnightly, Saturday afternoons (except Dec).<br />
Outdoors (summer walks & outings) <strong>April</strong> - Sept & indoors<br />
(speakers) Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1<br />
3FN. For more info call Ian on 0115 960 6882.<br />
why not try dinghy sailing on the river?- sessions<br />
Thurs evening, Sat & Sun. Juniors 8yrs+ welcome Sat<br />
mornings. Visit www.nottinghamsc.org.uk for more info or<br />
email: club@nottinghamsailing.club<br />
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won’t come back?<br />
A stick!<br />
D Francis<br />
Travel Fresh<br />
Put 1-2 fabric softener sheets<br />
in your luggage/backpack when<br />
travelling to keep your clothes smelling lovely and fresh.<br />
M Haven<br />
Grow Roses from Cuttings<br />
What do you call a woman with<br />
one leg?<br />
Eileen!<br />
H Green<br />
I went to the pet shop to buy<br />
a fish. The man asked me if I<br />
wanted an aquarium. I said I<br />
didn’t mind what star sign it is!<br />
A Taylor<br />
If people from Poland are called<br />
Poles, why don’t we call people<br />
from Holland Holes?<br />
M Charles<br />
Push the bottom end of rose cuttings into small<br />
potatoes. The roses will grow healthy roots thanks to<br />
the moisture and nutrients in the potatoes.<br />
K langford<br />
Drink Saver<br />
I told the doctor I thought I was<br />
shrinking. He just told me to be<br />
a little patient!<br />
M Charles<br />
Take an empty bottle through customs and then<br />
fill it at a water fountain when you get through<br />
customs. M Haven<br />
Passport Photo<br />
WINNING<br />
ENTRY<br />
NO CUTS<br />
Use a bulldog clip to cover<br />
the blades on your razor<br />
when travelling. Saves<br />
accidental cuts and blunting<br />
of your razor as well as the<br />
inside of your toiletry bag.<br />
M Haven<br />
Always take a photo of your passport for a backup<br />
if you are travelling anywhere just in case you<br />
lose it. C Hinks<br />
I phoned the Paranoid Society<br />
the other day. The bloke on the<br />
other end said. “How the hell did<br />
you get this number?”<br />
M Charles<br />
A teacher told her class “there<br />
are two words I will not tolerate<br />
in my classroom. One is gross,<br />
the other is cool.<br />
A little boy at the back said<br />
“What are the two words, miss?”<br />
M Charles<br />
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How police keep thousands safe on nights out<br />
From dealing with drunken fights<br />
to hen parties asking for a ‘selfie’,<br />
policing Nottingham’s night-time<br />
economy swings and fluctuates like no<br />
other shift.<br />
One minute officers find themselves<br />
engaging with excited groups on a fun<br />
night out. The next they are bundling a<br />
suspect into the back of a police van<br />
following a violent incident at a nearby bar.<br />
They are long shifts – 8pm to 6am on a<br />
Saturday night – and the all-embracing<br />
aim of the policing teams is to ensure<br />
people can enjoy a safe night out.<br />
Occasionally this will require taking<br />
someone into custody. But most of the<br />
time officers will simply be patrolling<br />
the streets, engaging with revellers and<br />
providing help and assistance where<br />
needed.<br />
It’s why Sergeant Richard Tiernan, of the<br />
city centre neighbourhood policing team,<br />
enjoys policing the night-time economy.<br />
“Ultimately it’s policing in its purest form,”<br />
he said. “You’re out there and doing<br />
what you joined up for, which is keeping<br />
people safe.<br />
“People have perceptions of what<br />
policing the night-time economy is like<br />
but you do get some rewarding jobs. The<br />
other night we talked someone down<br />
from the roof of a car park who was<br />
having a mental health crisis.”<br />
An estimated 40,000 people descend<br />
on Nottingham every weekend to<br />
enjoy the city’s nightlife and a mix of<br />
Nottinghamshire Police teams are<br />
tasked with keeping them safe.<br />
Working to a rota, the weekend nighttime<br />
team consists of up to 15 police<br />
constables, two sergeants and one<br />
inspector, but there are also response<br />
officers, armed officers and the dog unit<br />
on standby, ready to deal with any major<br />
incidents.<br />
Managing the night-time economy<br />
involves a huge amount of planning<br />
and Nottinghamshire Police works in<br />
partnership with many organisations<br />
including Nottingham City Council,<br />
East Midlands Ambulance Service,<br />
St John’s Ambulance, the University<br />
of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent<br />
University to keep revellers safe.<br />
Police also work with door staff,<br />
pub managers, street pastors and<br />
community protection officers employed<br />
by the council.<br />
But regardless of how much planning<br />
and work goes into policing the nighttime<br />
economy, much will depend on<br />
the weather gods. Rain means revellers<br />
will go straight home, but dry weather<br />
means they will remain in the city after<br />
the pubs and clubs have closed.<br />
Nottinghamshire Police is also<br />
continuing to encourage local residents<br />
to sign up to Nottinghamshire Alert so<br />
they can have direct engagement with<br />
the force and its partners around issues<br />
that matter to them.<br />
To sign up to Nottinghamshire Alert<br />
visit: https://www.nottinghamshirealert.<br />
co.uk/<br />
Find your Safer Neighbourhoods team by entering your postcode on<br />
the homepage of www.nottinghamshire.police.uk
Carrington Triangle Folk Club - every Wed @ the<br />
Gladstone, Loscoe Rd, Carrington NG5 2AW. 8 for 8.30pm.<br />
Stonesthrow with Steve & Julie Wigley on 20 <strong>April</strong> . Contact<br />
m.smalley@ntlworld.com<br />
Carlton Male Voice Choir - if you like singing & have a<br />
voice that can fit into one of our 4 singing sections why not<br />
give it a go? We can be found at Netherfield Baptist Church<br />
NG4 2LE every Wed: 7:30-9:30pm. Message via FB, email:<br />
choirsec.cmvc@gmail.com or visit carltonmvc.org for details.<br />
full house orchestra - rehearse Wednesdays 7-9pm<br />
(term time) @ St Lawrence Church, Heanor, DE75 7AH. For<br />
more info call Freya: 07982 841265, Heather: 07962 069713<br />
or heatherwoodruff@hotmail.co.uk<br />
For corrections to these pages: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm,<br />
Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, Bestwood<br />
Village, <strong>NG6</strong> 8TL. Tribute Concert - Sat 9 <strong>April</strong>, 7pm @ St<br />
Michael & All Angels Church, Underwood.Contact: Colin<br />
Pursglove on 01159 794842 or visit: bestwoodmvc.org.uk<br />
bingham & district choral society - Golden Jubilee<br />
concert: The Messiah on Sat 30th <strong>April</strong> at 7.30pm in St<br />
Mary’s Parish Church, Newark.Tickets £15 from Bingham<br />
Library, Pen2Paper or Tim 0115 878 0642. If you would like<br />
to sing with us, we offer a warm welcome and a 3 week trial<br />
period for new singers (no audition). Rehearsals: Wed 7.15 –<br />
9.20pm at Carnarvon Primary School, Nursery Rd, Bingham<br />
NG13 8EH. For more info: binghamchoral.org.uk or call our<br />
secretary Val Morgan on 0115 9332353.<br />
bluecoat singers - meet to rehearse every Friday<br />
7.30pm at St. Margaret’s Church Hall, Aspley Lane, NG8<br />
5GE. Join our friendly group to create great music. Spring<br />
Concert: Sat 23 <strong>April</strong> - 7.30pm @ the Church, Rise Park, 92<br />
Revelstoke Way, NG5 5EB. For tickets call 0115 953 1903<br />
Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock,RnB. Wed<br />
7.30 to 8.30pm @ Katie Wright School of Dance, NG16 2EZ.<br />
No audition. £6 ps. Call Charlotte 07581020959<br />
e: info@charlottemendley.com<br />
burlington live - Saturday <strong>May</strong> 7 @ 7.30pm at<br />
Sherwood Methodist Church. Tickets £10 (students £8)<br />
from Sandra on 0115 960 6236 & on the door.<br />
Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new<br />
members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall<br />
Mon: 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931<br />
2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer).<br />
The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, singing a great<br />
variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet<br />
in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri:<br />
7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928.<br />
Gem Connection Ladies harmony Chorus - we are<br />
ready now to invite and welcome you to our FREE Open<br />
Evening at the beautiful newly refurbished Kirk Hallam<br />
Social Bar, Dallimore Rd, Kirk Hallam, DE7 4GZ on Thurs<br />
<strong>April</strong> 14th from 8pm. For more info: gemconnection.org<br />
grand central chorus - it’s the chorus’s 30th<br />
Anniversary show on <strong>April</strong> 10 at De Vere Centre,<br />
Nottingham. For more info: grandcentralchorus.com &<br />
follow us on Twitter.<br />
‘In Accord’, chamber choir - mixed voice chamber<br />
choir that rehearses at St Martin’s church , Sherwood on<br />
Mon evenings. Spring concert: Swing, <strong>April</strong> 2 @7.30pm.<br />
Info/tickets: Jon Wakefield 0115 9606236 or wakefield337@<br />
btinternet.com.<br />
Just Sing woodborough community choir<br />
- Thursday evening(term time only) 7.30pm-9pm.<br />
Woodborough Village Hall. Contact Cate 07717 582507<br />
Kings Community Choir - every Mon: 7.30pm-9pm (term<br />
time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring<br />
friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997.<br />
Lyrical soNGbirds - small, friendly women’s choir.<br />
Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues:<br />
10am-12 (term time) Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB.<br />
For more info:carolynmoore@btopenworld.com<br />
The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony<br />
every Tues: 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd,<br />
Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit:<br />
facebook.com/majoroakchorus<br />
mirabilÉ vocal ensemble - see https://mirabilé.org.uk/<br />
for details of upcoming concerts.<br />
nottingham bach choir - Tues from 7.30pm at St<br />
John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more<br />
info contact Heather: 07941 121091/heather@ng7.org.uk<br />
nuthall community choir - 7pm-8.30pm. Nuthall<br />
Methodist Church. For more info: Charlotte on 07581 020959
Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive<br />
choir, campaigning through international song for justice,<br />
peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun: 7.30-<br />
9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net<br />
Nottingham and District Society of Organists<br />
(NDSO) - a society for pipe organ & choral music.<br />
Membership includes visits to hear & play organs locally<br />
& further afield, workshops, talks, charity events, annual<br />
lunches, member recitals + a glossy mag. Search ‘Notts<br />
Organists’ online, call Denis on 07815 510411/01773 746890<br />
or email us: ndsosecretary@gmail.com<br />
Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - JOIN ROCK CHOIR<br />
THIS SPRING! Mixed choir, weekly sessions (term time) in<br />
Rainworth, Beeston, Southwell, Newark & West Bridgford.<br />
New members always welcome, no need to audition or read<br />
music, we’re all about singing for fun. Sign up for your FREE<br />
taster session today via our website www.rockchoir.com<br />
Hope to see you at Rock Choir soon.<br />
Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults<br />
with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West<br />
Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon).<br />
For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-foreveryone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices<br />
radcliffe on trent male voice choir - every Thurs<br />
7.15pm-9.15pm. Methodist Church, Shelford Rd, NG12 2AG.<br />
All welcome, we will teach you to sing and we sing for fun.<br />
Spring Into 22 Workshop - <strong>April</strong> (free, 8 week course) For<br />
info visit: radcliffeontrentmvc.org or call Bill: 07972 013614.<br />
The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, all<br />
welcome. Thurs: 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont<br />
Rd, NG5 1BH. £4 (£2 conc.). First session free. Call Angela:<br />
07981 885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise<br />
Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - meet 7pm on Wed for rehearsals in<br />
St Michael’s Church, Underwood. New members for the men’s<br />
section particularly welcome. If you are interested in joining a<br />
mixed choir please contact us: email: tim@rocknsoul.org.uk or<br />
Alan Shepherd, on 01773 431941. Visit www.rocknsoul.org.uk<br />
or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers for our contact info & links<br />
to our recordings. For bookings call 01773 719807.<br />
rose singers ladies choir - meet Wed 1pm-2.45 pm at<br />
Rushcliffe Community Centre, Carlton NG4 1RQ. If you like<br />
to sing come and join us. For more info ring Tina Hewitt on<br />
0774 2670732<br />
rushcliffe phoenix voices - meet Tues 7pm-9pm<br />
(term-time) at St Giles Church, West Bridgford. Everyone<br />
welcome. For more info: rushcliffepheonixvoices@outlook.com<br />
Sherwood Clarinets - meets on Tues: 7.45pm-9.45pm<br />
at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet<br />
& are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact<br />
Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details.<br />
Sherwood Chorus - friendly, relaxed group who enjoy<br />
singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank<br />
Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Dr.<br />
NG5 2EN. £2. For info: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com<br />
Sinfonia Chorale - friendly chamber choir. Rehearse<br />
Tues: 7.30pm-9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. For more<br />
info call Sandra 0115 960 6236 or www.sinfoniachorale.uk<br />
Saturday Singers - now is the time to come and join us<br />
to take part in our Spring Concert taking place on Sat 30th<br />
<strong>April</strong> with our usual lively and mixed programme. We meet<br />
on Sat mornings; 9.30am-12.00 noon @ Nottingham Masonic<br />
Hall, Goldsmith St. No auditions, no need to read music, just<br />
enjoy singing. Come along and give us a try. Check us out:<br />
thesaturdaysingers.com or ring Dick on 07968 463933<br />
Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love singing<br />
but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Reformed<br />
Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly:<br />
8pm-9.30pm. For info: www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood<br />
soundswell - community choir meets Tues evenings<br />
(term-time) at St Paul’s Church, Daybrook, NG5. Experienced<br />
singers & beginners welcome. Why not give it a go? You’ll<br />
love it–guaranteed! Details at: www.soundswell.org.uk<br />
Torkard Ensemble - community music group in<br />
Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above)<br />
& a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local<br />
charities. We are always looking for new members, but<br />
are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass<br />
singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk<br />
totally vocally - contemporary pop, rock & gospel<br />
sung in totally a-cappella harmony. Big sound, sung with<br />
joy, no sheet music- for natural born singers! Regular<br />
performances. Musical Director: Abi Moore. Nottingham-<br />
Monday Evenings 6.45pm-8.45pm www.totallyvocally.com<br />
Trent Valley Singers - a friendly, fun, mixed voice choir.<br />
We sing a wide variety of music and there are no auditions,<br />
so if you enjoy singing do come along and give us a try.<br />
We meet on Thursdays from 2pm-4pm in Burton Joyce<br />
Village Hall. For more info contact Tina on 07742670732 or<br />
tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or Heather on 0115 8440872<br />
Woodthorpe Singers - face to face rehearsals in St<br />
Marks Church (not the hall), we meet every Mon, from<br />
7.30pm working towards our Spring concert (Sat 30 <strong>April</strong>).<br />
Anyone wishing to join will receive a very warm welcome. If<br />
you wish to get in touch please contact our musical director<br />
Tina Hewitt via email: tinahewitt51@hotmail.co.uk or text/<br />
call 07742 670732, or visit FB page-Woodthorpe Singers.<br />
wollaton singers - friendly all female choir. Meet<br />
every Tues (term times) at St Barnabas Church, Chilwell,<br />
7.30-9.30pm. Sing a mix of gospel, folk songs, musicals, pop<br />
songs & classical pieces. Open to new members from <strong>2022</strong>.
Tanya About Town<br />
Spring is finally in the<br />
air, and with it comes<br />
a whole host of<br />
things to do around<br />
our county. Here’s<br />
my pick of what’s on<br />
in and around Notts<br />
during <strong>April</strong> and <strong>May</strong>.<br />
<strong>April</strong> of course welcomes Easter,<br />
so expect to see seasonal<br />
activities for the kids popping<br />
up as we get closer. Already<br />
announced is Belvoir Castle’s<br />
half-term family friendly Easter<br />
Adventure (1-8 <strong>April</strong>). Journey<br />
through Belvoir’s formal gardens,<br />
solving Easter activity puzzles<br />
along the way.<br />
Enjoy an immersive experience in<br />
the woodlands of Rufford Abbey<br />
(8-17 <strong>April</strong>) as the creatures come<br />
to life for an hour of puppetry,<br />
performers, music and excitement<br />
with an adaptation of the Beatrix<br />
Potter classic Peter Rabbit.<br />
Step into history at Bromley<br />
House Library (2 <strong>April</strong>) as Times<br />
columnist and Bromley House<br />
Library President, Ann Treneman<br />
hosts a special day in the library<br />
and garden with the team leading<br />
its restoration. They will tell the<br />
history, and why it is exciting<br />
a growing number of garden<br />
historians.<br />
Whether you are a Nottingham<br />
resident or visitor, the multi award<br />
winning Robin Hood Town Tour<br />
is the definitive way to learn all<br />
about the world famous legend<br />
and to find out the best that the<br />
city has to offer (9, 16, 23, 30<br />
<strong>April</strong>/ 7, 14, 21, 28 <strong>May</strong>).<br />
Fans of history can also enjoy a<br />
fascinating day out at Britain’s<br />
finest Victorian water works<br />
by visiting a Steaming Day at<br />
Papplewick Pumping Station<br />
(17-18 <strong>April</strong>/1-2 <strong>May</strong>) or you<br />
could combine history with a<br />
spot of ghost hunting when<br />
Haunted Heritage investigate<br />
the stunning Holme Pierrepont<br />
Hall (8 <strong>April</strong>).<br />
There’s plenty of live entertainment<br />
to choose from too, starting<br />
with the Motorpoint Arena.<br />
Experience live entertainment like<br />
never before with Champions<br />
of Magic (2 <strong>April</strong>) – an evening<br />
of impossible illusions and<br />
spectacular special effects.<br />
Witness a daring escape from<br />
Houdini’s water torture cell, and<br />
levitation high above the stage.<br />
Craig David drops in (7 <strong>April</strong>)<br />
then The Masked Singer Live<br />
(16 <strong>April</strong>), an all-new stage<br />
production of the hit tv show<br />
visits with mystery celebrities.<br />
Think you can guess ‘who’s that<br />
behind the mask?’ Don’t miss<br />
it! Dua Lipa visits (26 <strong>April</strong>)<br />
and <strong>May</strong> welcomes one of the<br />
most influential bands to emerge<br />
from New York’s punk scene,<br />
Blondie (5 <strong>May</strong>). I’m looking<br />
forward to this next one - Alan<br />
Partridge brings STRATAGEM,<br />
a live stage show that promises<br />
to inform, educate and entertain<br />
in approximately equal measure<br />
(6/7 <strong>May</strong>), Little Mix follow (9/10<br />
<strong>May</strong>) with their ‘Confetti’ tour.<br />
Get LOST IN MUSIC! (13 <strong>May</strong>)<br />
for a musical journey straight to<br />
the heart of Disco! Relive some of<br />
the greatest songs of all time from<br />
artists such as Donna Summer,<br />
Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire,<br />
Sister Sledge and Chic.<br />
Direct from London’s West<br />
End, A Celebration of George<br />
Michael calls in (14 <strong>May</strong>), we<br />
then have The Script (24 <strong>May</strong>)<br />
celebrating a journey that has<br />
included five UK No.1 albums<br />
and six billion streams with the<br />
release of the career-spanning<br />
greatest hits album ‘Tales From<br />
The Script’.<br />
Finally, EM-Con returns for <strong>2022</strong><br />
(28/29 <strong>May</strong>) with a show that’s<br />
set to be out of this world.
Over at the Royal Concert Hall,<br />
Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story will<br />
be presented live in concert for<br />
the first time in the UK in <strong>2022</strong> (7<br />
<strong>April</strong>) featuring a screening of the<br />
ground-breaking complete film<br />
with Oscar and Grammy-winning<br />
composer Randy Newman’s<br />
musical score performed live to<br />
the film by the Novello Orchestra.<br />
Next door at the Theatre Royal<br />
they welcome George Orwell’s<br />
world-famous Animal Farm (5-9<br />
<strong>April</strong>). The fable tells the story of<br />
a revolution and its aftermath.<br />
I can’t claim to be a ballet<br />
connoisseur, but I quite fancy<br />
seeing The Nutcracker when it<br />
visits the Theatre Royal (12-16<br />
<strong>April</strong>). Adored by critics and<br />
audiences alike. With familysized<br />
helpings of Bourne’s<br />
trademark wit, pathos and<br />
magical fantasy.<br />
The official Strictly Come<br />
Dancing – The Professionals<br />
UK Tour is back (10/22 <strong>May</strong>) and<br />
direct from the USA, the biggest<br />
and best Elvis show in the<br />
world is also back starring three<br />
‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute’ World<br />
Champions (16 <strong>May</strong>).<br />
If you fancy seeing behind the<br />
scenes, discover the world<br />
behind the curtain and learn<br />
about the amazing story of<br />
the Theatre Royal and Royal<br />
Concert Hall on their Limelight<br />
Backstage Tour (23 <strong>April</strong>).<br />
Since starting in Nottingham in<br />
2005 Dot To Dot Festival has<br />
established itself as the UK’s<br />
premier festival for unearthing<br />
the hottest new talent around,<br />
alongside established acts from<br />
all over the globe and it’s back<br />
for <strong>2022</strong> at various venues across<br />
the city (29 <strong>May</strong>). The festival<br />
has put acts such as The 1975,<br />
Catfish and the Bottlemen,<br />
Mumford & Sons, Florence + The<br />
Machine, Ed Sheeran and The xx<br />
on the map.<br />
Also returning are The Lady<br />
Boys of Bangkok (22-30 <strong>April</strong>),<br />
in Sneinton Market Square,<br />
featuring 16 of the world’s<br />
most glamorous and beautiful<br />
showgirls...that just happen to<br />
be men! Expect plenty of funfilled<br />
comedy, and outrageous<br />
cheekiness, with over 400<br />
incredible costumes.<br />
Castle Rock Brewery’s annual<br />
(and long overdue) celebration<br />
of beer is back for <strong>2022</strong> (20 - 21<br />
<strong>May</strong>). Join them in the brewery<br />
yard for a weekend of live music,<br />
great food and good times.<br />
Finally, now here’s something a<br />
bit different – The Red Hot Chilli<br />
Pipers (the most famous bagpipe<br />
band in the world) are playing at<br />
the Albert Hall Nottingham on<br />
Thursday 26 <strong>April</strong>.
nottingham city libraries<br />
by Inspire Culture<br />
Address: Vernon Road, Basford, Nottingham, <strong>NG6</strong><br />
0AR. Tel: 0115 915 2855<br />
Opening times<br />
Monday and Tuesday: 9am to 1pm<br />
Wednesday: Closed<br />
Thursday: 9am to 6pm<br />
Friday: Closed<br />
Whether you are visiting our libraries, or doing things<br />
online -we’ve got you covered for books and resources.<br />
Alongside books to borrow, we have free computers and<br />
Wi-Fi for you to use and various free activities including;<br />
computer learning sessions, reading groups and work clubs<br />
for job seekers.<br />
If you are not ready to visit the library, you can still order<br />
books via our Click & Collect service, where you can<br />
request a selection of books, fiction, non-fiction and audio<br />
books to collect at any of our open libraries.<br />
Library Needs Assessment Review: We’re seeking<br />
your views on proposed changes to library services in<br />
Nottingham. You can view the proposals and complete the<br />
survey on our website, or pick up a paper survey from any of<br />
our libraries.<br />
If your library is important to you, then take 5 minutes out of<br />
your day to share your views.<br />
Head to the website to view the proposals, read our FAQs<br />
and to complete the survey: www.nottinghamcitylibraries.<br />
co.uk/the-next-chapter/<br />
The consultation runs until Sunday 24 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Saturday: 9am to 1pm<br />
Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed<br />
Regular activities at this library include<br />
• Games Café, Mondays: 10am to 12pm<br />
• Knit & Natter, Tuesdays: 10am to 12pm<br />
• Work Club: Thursdays: 10am to 11.30am<br />
Bulwell Riverside Library<br />
Address: Bulwell Riverside Centre, Main St, Bulwell,<br />
Nottingham <strong>NG6</strong> 8QJ. Tel: 0115 883 3500<br />
Opening times<br />
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:<br />
8:30am to 6:30pm<br />
Saturday: 9am - 1pm<br />
Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed<br />
Regular activities at this library include<br />
• Knit and Natter, Tuesdays, 10am to 12pm<br />
• Work Club: Wednesdays 1pm to 4pm<br />
Head to our website:<br />
www.nottinghamcitylibraries.co.uk<br />
for everything you need to know about the services and<br />
activities we offer.<br />
Basford Library<br />
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Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers<br />
is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated<br />
community. Fridays 10am-12noon at Nonsuch Studios.<br />
Contact: getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more!<br />
Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Saturday 14<br />
<strong>May</strong> & Saturday 18 June <strong>2022</strong>: 10am-12pm at Arnold Hill<br />
Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@<br />
mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.<br />
If you run a group or club for kids this is the page for you.<br />
If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing<br />
is free. All other groups pay just £7.50+vat per edition<br />
(150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on<br />
0115 9269777 or email:ali@ngmagazines.org.uk<br />
102nd Nottingham Scout Group - meet Mondays<br />
(term time only) at Rise Park Church. Beavers (ages 6-8),<br />
Cubs (ages 8-10½) & Scouts (ages 10½-14). All groups meet<br />
6.30pm-8pm. For more details contact Jenny: 0115 977<br />
1345, or pop along Monday night.<br />
Army Cadets - Challenge yourself and learn new skills:<br />
fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport,<br />
BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs.<br />
For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your<br />
nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645<br />
Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 0115 952 3617.<br />
Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - every<br />
Tues night (term time): 5.20pm - 9.15pm. Open to all 5-18 yrs<br />
- boys & girls. At the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close,<br />
Warren Hill. Contact the vicarage on 0115 920 8879<br />
Carlton swimming & Lifesaving Club - Sat 5 - 6pm at<br />
Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. 8yrs +. For more info call 0115<br />
808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com<br />
Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - Run Kwik cricket<br />
sessions for 7 to 11 yrs, along with hardball teams<br />
for ages 11-15. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.<br />
Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham<br />
Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am, Stay’n’Play<br />
Wed 9am - 10.30am & 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for<br />
refreshments. Call 9150298 for further information.<br />
Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham<br />
Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals<br />
take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior &<br />
Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9.00pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham<br />
Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or<br />
admin@musicfor-everyone.org<br />
Nottingham Youth Band - If you’re 8yrs+ and play a<br />
woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or<br />
above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are<br />
Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more<br />
info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org<br />
Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - outdoor at<br />
Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village, <strong>NG6</strong> 8UN. Mon<br />
& Fri 6.30pm - 7.30pm, <strong>April</strong> - Oct. Call Andrew 07834 488663.<br />
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham,<br />
NG2 4DP. Tuesday & Thursday 7.00 - 9.15pm. T: 0115 958<br />
0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.<br />
ms-sc.org/nottingham.<br />
NOTTINGHAM Triathlon Club - Do you love to swim,<br />
bike and run or just want to get fitter? Then why not join our<br />
family triathlon club for adults and juniors aged 8+. Based at<br />
Bingham, Harvey Hadden and Bestwood. To find our more<br />
contact: hello@nottinghamtri.com<br />
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & RANGERS - adventures<br />
and fun in a girls only space. Look for meeting information<br />
at https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/<br />
register-your-daughter or e-mail: daybrookdivision@<br />
girlgudingnottinghamshire.org.uk for further details.<br />
snapewood fitness boxing - learn real boxing<br />
techniques with fitness in this non-contact environment.<br />
U15s every Friday 5.30pm-6.30pm (£2 per session) at<br />
Snapewood Community Centre. For more info call Scott:<br />
07841 773 088 or email: scottsaundersboxingfitness@<br />
gmail.com<br />
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Useful Information<br />
Notts County Council...............0300 500 8080<br />
Notts City Council....................0115 915 5555<br />
Leisure Centres<br />
Ken Martin Leisure Centre..............0115 876 1600<br />
Police.......................................101<br />
QMC Hospital...........................0115 924 9924<br />
City Hospital.............................0115 969 1169<br />
NHS Direct................................111<br />
Emergency Utilities<br />
Electric......................................0800 404090<br />
Gas...........................................0800 111 999<br />
Water........................................0800 783 4444<br />
National Rail Enquiries..............03457 484950<br />
Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070<br />
Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000<br />
DVLA........................................0844 453 0118<br />
Tax Credits...............................0345 300 3900<br />
Local Taxis<br />
Central Cars..............................0115 975 2752<br />
County Cars..............................0115 975 2752<br />
Notts Cars................................0115 919 1919<br />
Local Community Centres<br />
Snape Wood Comm. Centre..........0115 975 3299<br />
Crabtree Farm Comm. Centre.......0115 927 2869<br />
Bestwood Village Comm. Centre..welfarecharity.org<br />
Local Library<br />
Bulwell Riverside Library.............0115 883 3500<br />
Basford Library..........................0115 915 2855<br />
Late night Chemists<br />
Tesco Pharmacy.......................0115 827 1299<br />
Riverside Pharmacy..................0115 979 4121<br />
Local MP’s<br />
MP for Nottingham North:<br />
Alex Norris...............................0115 975 2377<br />
alex.norris.mp@parliament.uk<br />
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Appliance Repairs<br />
Nottingham Appliance Repairs 28<br />
Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms<br />
Dream Doors Nottingham 33<br />
Shower Doctor UK 27<br />
Sliding Door Wardrobes Ltd 44<br />
Blinds/Curtains/Shutters<br />
Dale Blinds 25<br />
Building Services<br />
Nottingham Building & Roofing 25<br />
Notts Building & Roofing Ltd 43<br />
Trent Building & Roofing Ltd 35<br />
Business Opportunities<br />
Gedling Borough Council 7<br />
Damp Proofing Services<br />
Paul James Damp Proofing 40<br />
<strong>NG6</strong> Index of Advertisers<br />
Groundwork Services<br />
Buffalo Driveways 38,39<br />
K & D Paving & Landscapes 47<br />
Joinery/Timberwork<br />
Beecrofts Joinery 43<br />
Locksmiths/Key Services<br />
AWM Locksmith 43<br />
Member of Parliament<br />
Alex Norris MP 15<br />
Mobility Aids<br />
Liftec Ltd 17<br />
Mr Mobility UK 23<br />
Priority Stairlifts Limited 18,19<br />
Painting & Decorating<br />
James Painting & Decorating 31<br />
S & A Painting & Decorating 29<br />
Solicitors/Legal Services<br />
AMH Solicitors 1<br />
JM Wills and Legal Services 15<br />
Tree Services<br />
Charnwood Trees 42<br />
Orchard Tree Care 40<br />
Treewise & Total Landscapes 31<br />
Weedon’s Tree Surgery 28<br />
Windows/Doors/Conservatories<br />
Cloudy To Clear Windows 29<br />
Fixaglaze 31<br />
Leivers & Millership 3<br />
Domestic Services<br />
AquaBlast UK Ltd 42<br />
MJ Cleaning 27<br />
Employment Support Services<br />
Framework 6<br />
Groundwork Greater Nottingham 8<br />
Estate/Letting Agents<br />
Freckleton Brown Estate Agents 64<br />
Fencing/Gates<br />
360 Fencing 43<br />
Beechdale Fencing Ltd 36<br />
JMI Fencing 40<br />
K.A.B Best Fencing 45<br />
Flooring/Carpets<br />
The Little Carpet Company 2<br />
Foot Health<br />
Neat Feet 23<br />
Garage Doors/Repairs<br />
Garolla Holdings Limited 41<br />
JB Doors Ltd 35<br />
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Central Motor Services 5<br />
Scratchmaster 35<br />
Pest Control<br />
Confirm A Kill 32<br />
Expel Pest 25<br />
MW Pest Control 27<br />
Pet Services<br />
Dogz Grooming Studio 13<br />
I Woof To Walk 13<br />
J Walkies 14<br />
Plastering Services<br />
AS Complete Plastering 31<br />
Plaster it Purple 28<br />
Plumbing & Heating<br />
CDM Plumbing & Heating 25<br />
East Midlands Boilers Ltd 31<br />
Plumbwright 27<br />
Removals/Man & Van<br />
ACS Removals 28<br />
Restaurants/Takeaways<br />
Masala Junction 28<br />
Roofing Services<br />
Canterbury Roofing Systems 46<br />
CRS Roofing & Roofline Solutions 41<br />
NG Roofing Services Ltd 27<br />
Premier Roofing Solutions 28<br />
T Edgar & Son Joinery & Roofing 31
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