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contents
looking good, feeling great 37
community diary 80,81
useful information 84
sudoku 32
business, IT & finance 29crossword 30
eat, drink & be merry! 9
puzzle solutions 84
home and garden 44
recipes 14
a helping hand 32
classifieds 70
what’s on this Christmas 42,43
kids diary 28
kids 21
faith 18
teen talk 26
helping hand directory 34,35
pets 19
Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season.
We’ve included a list of places where the kid’s can meet santa, as well as listing some of the great Christmas events in Nottingham. There are also some great theatre tickets to be won.
To save you time in the kitchen our recipes are all tried and tested quick versions of classic Christmas favourites.
We would like to wish all our readers, advertisers and contributors a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.Happy Reading Ali, Cat and Sarah
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Mapperley Women’s Institute would like to invite you to our
Christmas Meeting on Monday 9th December at 7.15pm at the
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Dover Beck Flower ClubOpen Meeting at
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Mince PiesThese are quick and easy - you could leave out the lard and use just butter or marg.225g plain flourpinch of salt50g lard50g butter410g jar mince meatsplash of brandy (optional)icing sugar for decoratingMethodHeat oven to 200°C. Grease a tart baking tin. Add flour and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Cut the fat into small chunks and add to the processor. Pulse until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Switch the processor to continuouslly on and a tbsp at a time add about 4tbsp ice cold water until you have a smooth dough. Roll out on a flat, floured surface. Using a 3” cutter make 12 x circles and place in the baking tin. Tip the mince meat into a bowl and mix in the brandy if using. Spoon into the pies. Using a 2.5” cutter make 12 x lids. Brush edges with milk and place on top of pies. Brush tops with milk and bake in oven for 20 mins or until golden brown. Dust with icing sugar. If you have any pastry left, repeat. Makes between 12 and 20 pies depending on how thin you roll your pastry and how big your tin is.
Christmas ClassicsSnowy Christmas Log
This easy Christmas cake is based on a recipe from my friend Dena. It is easy and delicious.40 ginger biscuits600ml whipping cream2 tbsp icing sugar1 tsp vanilla extractsherry or orange juicedecorationsrectangular serving plateMethodWhip the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla essence until it is just holding it’s shape. Dip each biscuit in either sherry, orange juice or the tipple of your choice! Just a quick dunk - you don’t want them soggy. Then spread with a teaspoon of cream and sandwich together. You want two rows of 20 biscuits. Then cover the whole lot with the rest of the cream. Use a fork to make the bark pattern then refrigerate overnight if possible. Before serving decorate as you please - I used silver balls and glitter sprinkles.
Granny Annies Triflesmall swiss roll - sliced sherry for soaking sponge150g fresh raspberries110g tin raspberries in juice300ml whipping cream2 tbsp custard powder1 egg1pt milk1 tbsp sugargrated chocolate for decoratingglass trifle bowlMethodPlace sponge slices on bottom of bowl and pour sherry over. Put fresh raspberries on top along with tinned raspberries and 2 tbsp of juice from tin. To make
custard whisk egg with custard powder and sugar in a bowl. Heat milk in a pan til
warm but not boiling. Add custard powder mixture to pan and heat, stirring until it thickens. Allow to cool - sprinke top with caster sugar to prevent a skin forming. When cool spoon over fruit. Whip cream
and spoon over custard. Decorate with grated chocolate.
Our Christmas displays are stunning this year with 7 themes featuring beautiful colours andcollections of unusual baubles & decorations you simply will not find elsewhere.Visit our stunning lighting room which includes what we think is the best presentationof the Lemax miniature animated Village collection in the area.
Santa arrives with us on Saturday 16th November at 12.00 pm to open his grotto for this year. With a band playing, choirs singing and Santa’s elves on hand to make the day really special we know our younger visitors will have a magical day.
The grotto only costs £1 per child with every penny going to The Nottinghamshire Hospice; every visitor spends time with Santa who then offers them a sweet treat and a tag to hang their wish on our Wish Tree.
Santa arrives with us on Saturday 16th at 12pmand will be in his grotto on the following dates.• Saturday 16th November 12 to 4• 17th November 11 to 3.30• Then every weekend 11 to 3.30 until 21st/22nd DecemberPlus selected week days in December from 1.00 to 4.30;keep an eye on our website or like our facebook page for further updates
Santa’s last day with us: 23rd December 11 to 3.00; after which he goes back to the North Pole to get ready for the Big Day!
Breakfast with Santa Available in the Garden room of the Coffee shop on the following dates:• Saturday 30th November 9.30 to 10.45• Saturday 7th December 9.30 to 10.45• Saturday 14th December 9.30 to 10.45There will be a tasty breakfast, story time, fun with some of the Elves and a goodie bag for every guest. All this for only £4.99 per ticket. Tickets on sale in store only from Monday November 4th
Late Night ShoppingThurs 5th December until 8.30pm and Thurs 12th December until 9.30pm• Seasonal favourites in the Coffee shop • Food tastings• Toy & Gift demonstrations • Order bespoke HampersPlus you never know we may even have some tasters of Mulled wine!Make sure you visit our NEW Pets & Aquatics Department!
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Hello Ladies,
I hope that you’re well and have been able to enjoy the amazing summer that we have had this year. (We could get used to that couldn’t we?)
But now the winter months are here and it’s time to do some serious shopping - whether it’s just adding some statement pieces to existing outfits or a total wardrobe overhaul!!
So what’s in the shops this season?Lots of monochrome, black and white stripes, spots and checks. Mix it up, clash checks with small prints - it really seems to work if you pick the correct shape and fit for your body shape. You could always add a gorgeous cerise pink overcoat!
Try recharging your wardrobe with a little something in leather/leather look. It’s an absolute must this season. Choose anything from a biker jacket to a pencil skirt. One of my personal favourite looks is a leather pencil skirt teamed with a soft, cashmere baggy sweater and a pair of great boots - very feminine or maybe teaming the same skirt with a crisp white blouse, some patterned tights and heels. One skirt two completely different looks.
An absolute must have this coming festive season is an
Evening Coat....
I can’t remember the last time I saw such a lovely choice of pretty and very
unusual Evening coats. This really pleases me as I’ll never understand how so many ladies take so much time and effort putting together that “perfect outfit” for that special evening ...... trying on countless dresses then trolling around finding the perfect tights and amazing shoes and then plonk on an old black coat from the wardrobe!!
Splash out, spend a little more on the right coat and it will last many seasons and trust me, you will feel so gorgeous. It will make heads turn from the very minute you walk through the door.
Glitz and glamour all around for the festive season - lots of sparkle in gold and silver.
Make it as subtle or as bold as you like, just remember as always HAVE FUN WITH IT!!Penny X
P.SThe next Boutique 11 “in store evening” is Wednesday December 4th, 5.30pm onwards. Join us for a glass of bubbly, new season stock plus some great gift ideas!All welcome!!!!!!
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A Nottinghamshire animal charity which provides rescue, rehoming and ambulance services, urgently needs volunteers.
Animal Accident Rescue Unit, a literal lifeline for domestic animals and
wildlife in need, is in urgent need itself of fosterers and drivers. This small charity, entirely manned by volunteers and donation-funded, undertakes essential life-saving work – but this is only possible through its volunteers and funding.
Recently, so many vulnerable cats and dogs have needed help (like blind Angel, pictured), that more fosterers are desperately needed to provide temporary homes for them. Fostering is a most rewarding experience: giving a needy animal the chance to live at home – thus making the cat or dog more comfortable – and increasing its adoption prospects.
Additionally, drivers form a critical element of rescuing the neglected or distressed animals. If you have a few daytime hours to spare, own your vehicle and want to be part of an animal’s lifeline to safety - this could be your perfect ‘job’!
To discover more on these, plus other equally important volunteering opportunities - such as fundraising - call the Recruitment Officer on 0115-9563799 or email [email protected].
Meanwhile, help feed and care for the numerous animals in the charity’s care by shopping for them from the comfort of your chair. Simply go to the Amazon website, choose ‘find a wish list’, enter ‘AARU, Nottingham’ - and buy some lovely items which are then delivered directly to the charity’s animals.
For all other enquiries on helping, call 0115-9321555, email [email protected] or visit www.aaru.org.uk.
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Free Places for 2 year olds! 15 hours free for 2, 3 and 4 year olds with Government funding. Phone for details. Special Teachers Package! Reduced rates for teaching staff. Excellent Ofsted report. Come and visit us to find out more! 150 Porchester Rd, Mapperley, Notts – 01159 932915
This Christmas, make your way through our magical winter wonderland to f ind Santa!The Floralands Grotto wil l be open on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November then wil l be open ever y fol lowing Fr iday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday unti l christmas, including Christmas Eve.
£5.50 per child, which includes a small gift
Fridays: 11.00 - 3.30Saturdays: 9.30 - 3.30Sundays: 10.30 - 3.30Mondays: 11.00 - 3.30
Christmas Eve: 9.30 - 1.30
Times shown are last entry to the grotto.Please visit www.floralands.co.uk
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Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham, NG4 4QLTel; 0115 926 8137 Email: [email protected]
Where’s Santa?Send a letter to Santa - Royal Mail’s address for Santa is SANTA’S GROTTO, REINDEERLAND, XM4 5HQ. Post no later than Fri Dec 6th & include a SAE.Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa arrives on 6 Nov & will be in his spectacular grotto every weekend up to Christmas from 11am to 3.30pm. He will also be there every Tuesday and Friday in December between 1pm - 4.30pm. Costs £1. All moneys go to Nottinghamshire Hospice. Also Breakfast with Santa; sign up to the facebook page for updates. 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200.Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. From 30 Nov to 24 Dec. 11am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday, 11am - 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday and 11am - 2pm Christmas Eve. £5 per child (includes small gift). For more information call 01623 821338 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp.Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his beautiful grotto 7/8, 14/15 and 21/22 December from 11am til 3pm. You can have breakfast with Santa 16th - 23rd Dec, 9.30 til noon £5.95. Xmas fair on 5 Dec 4pm - 6pm. For more info call 0115 963 3961.St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from 23rd Nov - 23rd Dec (weekends only). 11am - 4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. Car park charges apply. 01623 823202.Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular starts 9th November. For more info check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274.Santa Train Rides - Nottingham Heritage Centre. Christmas drink for all, a toy for the child & mince pie for the grown up. £10 on 30th Nov & 1 Dec. £12 on 7,8, 14, 15 Dec. £14 on 21 & 22 Dec and £16 on 24 Dec. To book call 0115 940 5705.Gullivers Christmas - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. From 7th - 23rd December. For more info visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk.Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. Every Sat & Sun (inc 22nd) through December. Two sailings per day. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children up to 12yrs. Only £8.95 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www.princessrivercruises.co.uk.Visit Santa - Nottingham Castle. 14, 15, 21 & 22 Dec. 12 noon - 3pm. £3. Come and visit Santa in the bastion of Nottingham Castle.Santas Post Box & Christmas Wishes - Wollaton Hall. 1 - 23 December (excluding Tues/Weds) 10am - 3.30pm. FREE. Deliver your letter to Santa, make a Christmas wish and place it under our Christmas tree.Broadmarsh Shopping Centre - Santa’s Grotto opens on 16th Nov from 12.30pm. He will be in his interactive 4D grotto until Christmas Eve from 10am - 4.30pm (Mon-Sat) and 11am - 4pm (Sundays). Prices start from £2.95 per child and £2 per adult. Additional gifts will be available.Floralands - Visit Santa in his magical grotto and meet Santa’s real reindeer and a baby fawn that was born earlier this year. Santa’s grotto opens 23 Nov then every Fri (11am-3.30pm), Sat (9.30am - 3.30pm), Sun (10.30am - 3.30pm) & Mon (11am - 3.30pm) Xmas eve (9.30am - 1.30pm). Catfoot Lane, Lambley. 0115 926 8137/ [email protected] Cracker - 15 Dec. 11am - 5pm. Meet Santa in his grotto. Nottingham Industrial Museum, Wollaton Park. For all ages.White Post Farm - Farnsfield. Santa will be arriving into his grotto on Sat 23 Nov and will be there until Christmas Eve. Call 01623 882 977 for more information.
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Ella’s Teen Talk: Handling Parents
...especially at Christmas!
Ella Higginbotham aged 15
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The date was the 26th July. I was completely unprepared. I couldn’t believe it. I was happily spending my day taking a lovely walk and shopping with my mum when she turned to me and said ‘’Oh I better start thinking about Christmas presents!’’ It was July.
Don’t get me wrong I love getting in the Christmas spirit; going out and buying lots of presents then coming back home and wrapping them with a warming cup of tea and my favourite Christmas CD playing in the background, but that normally occurs about a week before Christmas. Why do some parents insist on starting the preparations for Christmas before the Halloween costumes are even in the shops? Bless them; they just can’t contain their excitement! Well when I say parents, this usually applies to mums. In fact the dads are quite the opposite, waiting until Christmas Eve to approach the shops with a panicked look as they rummage through the scraps of what the women haven’t already brought. So my advice to you is to leave them both to it and just aim to start your preparations somewhere in between so if your parents do get stressed, it isn’t your problem (but don’t tell them that, that wouldn’t help with their stress!) Another parental bug bare of mine around Christmas is the food shopping. Do they think that there will be food shortages for 9 months after Christmas?! Seriously there are only so many mince pies I can eat before I actually resort to fruit as a substitute. I really do appreciate the effort that goes into Christmas dinner (my favourite meal of the year) and indeed the effort in the whole day in general, but it is ruined when we live off the left overs for weeks afterwards.
My last column was about handling money so here is an extra tip for parents: buy half the food that you think you need, for the sake of the children!
In my opinion, winter is the best time of year; coming home from school after battling through the cold and snow to be greeted with a hot chocolate and pyjamas at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, Christmas is just the icing on the cake. Everyone loves the festivities no matter how many times they have been through it or how hard it was to get there so my last tip is this, even if your parents get too overexcited about buying presents or decorating the tree don’t ruin it, it is a magical time for them.
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kidsElla’s Teen Talk: Handling Parents
...especially at Christmas!
Ella Higginbotham aged 15
Nextissue:
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The date was the 26th July. I was completely unprepared. I couldn’t believe it. I was happily spending my day taking a lovely walk and shopping with my mum when she turned to me and said ‘’Oh I better start thinking about Christmas presents!’’ It was July.
Don’t get me wrong I love getting in the Christmas spirit; going out and buying lots of presents then coming back home and wrapping them with a warming cup of tea and my favourite Christmas CD playing in the background, but that normally occurs about a week before Christmas. Why do some parents insist on starting the preparations for Christmas before the Halloween costumes are even in the shops? Bless them; they just can’t contain their excitement! Well when I say parents, this usually applies to mums. In fact the dads are quite the opposite, waiting until Christmas Eve to approach the shops with a panicked look as they rummage through the scraps of what the women haven’t already brought. So my advice to you is to leave them both to it and just aim to start your preparations somewhere in between so if your parents do get stressed, it isn’t your problem (but don’t tell them that, that wouldn’t help with their stress!) Another parental bug bare of mine around Christmas is the food shopping. Do they think that there will be food shortages for 9 months after Christmas?! Seriously there are only so many mince pies I can eat before I actually resort to fruit as a substitute. I really do appreciate the effort that goes into Christmas dinner (my favourite meal of the year) and indeed the effort in the whole day in general, but it is ruined when we live off the left overs for weeks afterwards.
My last column was about handling money so here is an extra tip for parents: buy half the food that you think you need, for the sake of the children!
In my opinion, winter is the best time of year; coming home from school after battling through the cold and snow to be greeted with a hot chocolate and pyjamas at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, Christmas is just the icing on the cake. Everyone loves the festivities no matter how many times they have been through it or how hard it was to get there so my last tip is this, even if your parents get too overexcited about buying presents or decorating the tree don’t ruin it, it is a magical time for them.
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Can you help me find my sheep? I was on my way to visit baby Jesus
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KIDS DIARYIf you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, 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 £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: [email protected]
Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599.St Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time only), 9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Hall, Woodborough Rd. Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131.
Iona School Toddler Group - a gentle & supportive session for parents/carers and their little ones. Tues & Wed 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only) at Iona School, 310 Sneinton Dale. Call 0115 941 5295 or www.theionaschool.org.uk. We are a registered charity.Mapperley Baby & Toddler Group - Every Thurs 2pm - 4pm at Mapperley Methodist Church, Woodborough Rd, Mapperley (ring for Hall). Relaxed play for babies and toddlers. £2 per family, includes tea and biscuits. Contact Michelle on 07730 009264 or Sophie on 07702 892362.Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Small play area with baby toys. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or [email protected]
Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical music ever written - and modern music too! Come and see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. Check out our website www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054.Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: [email protected] W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm.
Street Dance Classes - Culcha street dance for girls & The Force break dance classes for boys. Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&[email protected] or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisureAir Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org
Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Carlton.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 961 4114 or Shirley 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com
Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families welcome, with places available from September 2013. Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information.
Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon. Contact Andrew Whitaker on 07891 654978.
Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap & Ballet Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk
Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.
LA School of Dance - all ages, all styles. Professional teacher. Classes at Mapperley Community Centre on Fridays 5 - 6pm. Only £3.50 per class. For more info call Lorraine on 07816 209839 or 0115 920 3558.
1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm. Open to all ages 5-14 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: [email protected] or 0115 912 0098
Dance Divaz - NOW OPEN IN ARNOLD, dance for fun to latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced £3.50 each from age 3 to adults, held every Monday at Arnold Welfare (opp Greyhound pub). Also Street classes with J on a Friday at Arnold Mill School age from 6 to 18. For class times and more information see www.dancedivaz.co.uk or call 07954 418481.
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Adoption Open Evening
Faith in Families’ adoption service, Adopt Together, opens its doors every first Thursday of the month for anyone considering adoption. Come along for an informal chat with our friendly adoption team any time between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.
The next evening is during National Adoption Week on Thursday 7th November. There will be a presentation at 6.30pm.
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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: [email protected] Easy - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The Nottingham North Branch welcomes people from Arnold, Gedling, Carlton, Mapperley & Sherwood areas. We meet the 2nd Thurs each month at St Georges Comm Centre, Victoria St, Netherfield at 1.30pm. Further info from Jim Bennett 847 7639.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 Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email [email protected]
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 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or [email protected]
ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: [email protected]
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Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: [email protected]
Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: [email protected] Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.
Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 962 1153.Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.Sherwood Lunch Club - £3.20 for a 3 course meal with tea or coffee. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 9621153.
Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society. Every Thursday 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community Centre. £2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk
Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-to-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: [email protected].
Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: [email protected]
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: [email protected]
Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661
Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: [email protected]
Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: [email protected]
Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162
Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: [email protected]
Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.
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Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes. For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: [email protected] the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, 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. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or [email protected] for more info.Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an appointment or email [email protected]. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN.Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers, bingo & party days. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959
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
Dyslexia Action Nottingham - support for literacy and numeracy difficulties by specialist teachers. Adults and children welcome, we can help with dyslexia, dyscalculia & other learning difficulties. We can provide revision techniques, study skills, organisation & memory strategies fro school or the workplace. We can also do assessments & training. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for further details & a free consultation.
SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: [email protected] & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Wednesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: [email protected]
Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101.Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: [email protected] or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com
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Preparing your Home for the Winter
Top tips from Age UK Notts for preparing your home for those cold winter months;1. Check your radiators are warm at the top and bottom. If cold at top they need bleeding, if cold at the bottom they need flushing.2. Make sure your boiler is serviced. This can prevent those untimely breakdowns.3. Insulation – keeps the house warmer and cuts those energy bills
For help finding a local trustworthy trader, call the local Age UK Business Directory on 0800 0111643. For general Information and Advice on keeping warm this winter call Age UK Notts on 0115 8440011.
The increasing popularity of U3A in Nottingham will be demonstrated on Saturday 23rd November, when Gedling Borough Council’s Civic Centre at Arnot Hill Park is given over for the day to three local groups and U3A’s HQ in London, from 10.30 am to 3pm.
The University of the Third Age will be promoting its key attractions to retired and semi-retired people – a new social life with many ‘Interest Groups’, started and managed by its members, to bring a sparkle to retirement and lots of new friends.
Arnold Group, Carlton and Gedling, Nottingham and the Head Office will be represented, with leaflets and stands to promote their activities. These range from art appreciation and bird watching, through gardening, languages and local history, to theatre, travel and walking – well over 40 groups in Arnold alone. Morning coffee and afternoon teas will be served.
With an annual subscription under £20, the U3A brings a lively but inexpensive boost to the fortunes of those in the ‘Third Age’ throughout the country.
For further information, contact: Arnold - 0115 967 9959 | Carlton/Gedling - 0115 911 6419 | Nottingham - 0115 950 8412 | Burton Joyce - 0115 931 2076 | National Office - 020 8466 6139 or email national.office @u3a.org.uk
Celebrate the U3A!Volunteers Wanted for
Books on Wheels Service
Royal Voluntary Service is a national charity with over 70 years experience and 40,000 amazing volunteers of all ages, who support older people to stay independent at home and active in their local community. Our extraordinary history of service to local communities is matched only by our passion to make Britain a great place to grow old.
We would like to recruit Volunteers to our Books on Wheels Service particularly in the Arnold area of Nottinghamshire. The key task would be to deliver and collect library books, CD’s etc for older/housebound people. We are looking for individuals who can drive and have access to a car. However if you cannot drive, there are still opportunities to source and collate books within the Library, and also to go on rounds with other volunteers.
Just a couple of hours every week, fortnight, or month can make a big difference and volunteers can use all the valuable skills and experience they have gained over the years, or develop new ones whilst helping someone in their local area. We provide any training necessary and reimburse expenses so that volunteers are not out of pocket.
To find out more please contact our Service Co-ordinator Christine Precious on 01623 703939, Mobile 07834 753385, email: [email protected]
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Poor Self Esteem.. Lacking Self Belief.. Worn-out with Problems……. Sometimes, problems come and go. If we have strong personal foundations, and are resourced enough,
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What is Healthwatch?The primary task of local Healthwatch is to gather evidence from the views and experiences of patients, service users, carers and the public about their local health and social care services. Healthwatch then provides feedback (both positive or critical) to health and social care commissioners, or in serious case scenarios, to the Care Quality Commission or Healthwatch England, in order to effect service change or improvement. Why is Healthwatch needed?Firstly, the structure of the NHS is changing fast and appears to be getting more complicated. Secondly, the current severe budget cuts in Local Authority expenditure (which includes social care services) and the no budget growth position for the NHS (having to meet the needs of an ageing population, more people with long term conditions and rising cost of treatment), is putting increasing strain on the health and social care system. A third factor is the aspiration, long-standing but seldom achieved, of better integrating health and social care services where it makes sense and would save resources. What is Healthwatch Nottinghamshire doing?Healthwatch Nottinghamshire is at the stage of making itself better known and familiar to the people of Nottinghamshire. The “Have Your Say Forms” are available on the webpage. Leaflets are also being distributed and all people who are on the mailing list (some 800 people and rising) receive the monthly newsletter. We are currently recruiting volunteers to act as Healthwatch “champions” or Healthwatch outreach volunteers. So if you want to get involved, perhaps have your say, receive a newsletter, become a volunteer or just to get in touch with your local Healthwatch, then: Phone: 0115 963 5179E: info@healthwatchnottinghamshire.co.ukwww.healthwatchnottinghamshire.co.ukTwitter: @HWNotts
Mayor of Gedling in 2012/13, Councillor Sandra Barnes presented a cheque of £24,270 to a brain tumour charity in August.
Councillor Barnes raised the amount for the children’s brain tumour research centre based at Nottingham University. The money was raised through a number of different events including a music concert, charity dinners and other fundraising events organised by the councillor during her year in office.
The £24,270 will go towards the installation of a fluorescent microscopic camera which will allow the University to improve its ways of investigating brain tumours in children.
Councillor Barnes said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to all you wonderful, kind people in and around the borough. My husband Peter and I can’t thank you enough for your help in raising a fantastic £24,270.97 for the children’s brain tumour research centre and Headsmart, I’m sure all the children who are going to benefit will say thank you so much too.”
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Mayor of Gedling in 2012/13, Councillor Sandra Barnes presented a cheque of £24,270 to a brain tumour charity in August.
Councillor Barnes raised the amount for the children’s brain tumour research centre based at Nottingham University. The money was raised through a number of different events including a music concert, charity dinners and other fundraising events organised by the councillor during her year in office.
The £24,270 will go towards the installation of a fluorescent microscopic camera which will allow the University to improve its ways of investigating brain tumours in children.
Councillor Barnes said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to all you wonderful, kind people in and around the borough. My husband Peter and I can’t thank you enough for your help in raising a fantastic £24,270.97 for the children’s brain tumour research centre and Headsmart, I’m sure all the children who are going to benefit will say thank you so much too.”
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What’s OnSlavas Snowshow: Christmas family show at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. 6 - 10 Nov.
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Christmas Trail: Rufford Abbey Country Park. 23 Nov - 5 January. 11am-3pm. £1 Lets Get Drumming For Christmas: 24 Nov, 12pm - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country
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Jack and the Beanstalk: Christmas family show at Nottingham Playhouse. 29 Nov - 18 Jan. Call 0115 941 9419. Christmas Lantern Workshop & Procession: 30 Nov at John Godber Centre, NG15. 1pm-5pm. £2 Tel: 01623 457249.Christmas Afternoon Teas: Newstead Abbey, 30 Nov. 1,7 & 8 Dec, 12noon til 3pm. £15 Booking essential. Tel: 01623 455900.
Maggie’s Christmas Fair: 11am - 3pm at Maggie’s Centre, Gate 3, Nottingham City Hospitals Campus. Tickets £3 on the door.
Christmas Pomanders: 30 Nov, £2 pp. Wollaton Hall. Brierly Christmas Fair: 30 Nov at Brierly Forest Park Visitors Centre. 10.30am-2.30pm.
FREE. Abbey Christmas: Newstead Abbey, 30 Nov, 1,7 & 8 Dec, 12noon til 5pm (last
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Aurora Winter Illuminations: Rufford Abbey Country Park on 6-8, 13-15 & 20-22 Dec. 5.30pm til 7pm. £10 per car. Tel: 01623 821323 to book.Don’t Go Into The Cellar Ho Ho Holmes: 6 Dec. 7pm - 9pm. £10. Nottingham
Castle. Tickets from - 0115 876 1400 & Royal Centre Box Office 0115 989 5555. For ages 14+St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival: From 6 - 8 December at St Mary’s Church, Arnold.Santa’s Christmas Wreath Workshop: 7-8 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm.£8 per wreath.Tel: 01623823202. Places are limited. Book in advance.Christmas Market: 7,8,14,15 Dec. 10am - 3.30pm. Wollaton Park Courtyards. FREE.Bingham Christmas Fair & Market: 7 Dec at 5pm. Sleeping Beauty: 7 - 22 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times
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This Christmas?Christmas Clowning: 8 Dec. 11.30am onwards at Sherwood Forest Country Park. FREE. Learn a few new party tricks at our circus skills workshop.Victorian Christmas Cards: 8 Dec,1pm-2pm. £2 pp.Nottingham Industrial Museum, Wollaton Park. Ages 3+.Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 9 Dec. 6.30pm - 8.30pm at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Gate, NG1 2NW. Tickets £10 adult & £5 child. Contact Sasha Pauley - [email protected] or 07970 043 949 to purchase tickets.Rapunzel: A festive treat for ages 4-8yrs at Nottingham Playhouse. 11 Dec - 4 Jan. Call 0115 941 9419. Christmas Courtyards: 14,15 Dec. 11am - 3pm. Wollaton Park Courtyards. FREE.Christmas Craft Fairs: 14,15 Dec. Nottingham Castle . FREE.Christmas Carols in the Mill Yard: 14 Dec at Greens Windmill. 3.30pm to 5pm. Free Entry. Tel: 0115 915 6878.Alice in Wonderland: 13 Dec. 6.30pm at Eastwood Theatre, Eastwood School. For tickets & price info call 01773 786212 ext: 123. Ideal family entertainment.Dukeries Singers-We Wish You A Merry Christmas: 15 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 2 - 3pm. FREE.Tel: 01623823202.Robot Dance Band Organ: Rufford Abbey Country Park. 14-15 Dec. 10.30am-4pm. FREE Yuletide Lantern Walk: 15 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 4.30 - 5.30pm. £4 per person. Booking essential, call 01623 823 202. Christmas Cracker: 15 Dec,11am - 5pm. .Nottingham Industrial Museum, Wollaton Park. For all ages. Steaming prices apply.Arnold Community Cinema present Nativity 2 (U): FREE admission. Tues 17 December at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Arnold.Christmas Past: 17 Dec - 10.30am-12pm at Dynamo House, Bestwood Country Park. FREE. To book your place call 0115 976 2422 (Tues-Fri).Christmas Party: 20 Dec - 7.30pm at John Godber Centre. Feat. Robbie Williams & Ollie Murs tribute acts. Call 0115 963 9633Winter Sweat Lodge: 21 Dec at Bestwood Country Park. Call Jason for more info: 0115 956 9603.Xmas Biscuits: 21 Dec at Greens Windmill. 11am - 1pm. £3. Drop In.Christmas Cookies: 22 & 23 Dec. 12.30pm - 1.30pm & 2pm - 3pm. £3. Wollaton Hall. Booking essential. 0115 876 1057.Kirkby Colliery Welfare Brass Band: 22 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 12pm - 2pm. FREE. Enjoy your favourite carolsChristmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 12.30pm. Adults £3. Kids £1.50. Booking recommended. Tel: 01623823202.Boxing Day Revival Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. From 11.30am - 1pm. £3 adults, children £1.50.Free car park today. Booking recommended: 01623 823202
*Please note: all dates & times accurate at time of going to print.
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2014 marks the centenary of the First World War. The war was a turning point in world history and effected the lives of everyone globally. Local history groups and organisations around the country are involved in projects to mark the centenary throughout the year. As many of you will know I am the Vice Chairman of the Arnold Local History Group (ALHG) who are one such group looking into the events of 1914-19.
Our group are focussing on those who served and survived to return to Arnold.
In 1913 Arnold Urban District Council bought Arnot Hill House and Arnot Hill Park as a new headquarters for the council. At the outbreak of war in 1914 they were organising their move from the old offices on Front Street but decided to let the Red Cross have the house and grounds for the duration of the war; little did they know that they would not now move in for 5 years.
The building became an Auxillary Hospital run by the combined services of the Red Cross and St Johns Ambulance under the guidance of the local surgeon Dr Francis.
Soldiers wounded in France were shipped back to Arnold by train to Daybrook Station in the middle of the night (so that people would not see a lot of wounded men). They then remained at Arnot Hill until they recovered and were either sent back to the front, invalided out of the service or died.
When conscription was instigated in 1916 there were some, who though called up, were either deferred service or exempted altogether. This could be due to their involvement in war work, working the
farms or in trades where their skills were needed or where they had dependant relatives as well as a few conscientious objectors. Many of these local people volunteered for services such as the Red Cross and St Johns Ambulance, helping with the Auxillary Hospital, playing a vital role in the area.
Arnold Local History Group are very interested in these soldiers and those who cared for them. We would love to know what happened to the men and the hospital staff and would be delighted to hear from anyone whose family were involved or who have family memorabilia of the hospital, its patients and staff. Did any of the staff or patients remain in Arnold? Are their relatives still here?
There will be an exhibition and World War One heritage day in October 2014 when we will be able to show our findings. If you are interested in helping or have any knowledge however small we would love to hear from you. We will keep you up-to-date via our web site www.arnold-history-group.org which also gives details of all our meetings, courses and events.
Auxillary Hospital by Bob Massey
I am researching the history of Arnold and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with more details or information. Email: [email protected] or post via NG5 magazine.
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2014 marks the centenary of the First World War. The war was a turning point in world history and effected the lives of everyone globally. Local history groups and organisations around the country are involved in projects to mark the centenary throughout the year. As many of you will know I am the Vice Chairman of the Arnold Local History Group (ALHG) who are one such group looking into the events of 1914-19.
Our group are focussing on those who served and survived to return to Arnold.
In 1913 Arnold Urban District Council bought Arnot Hill House and Arnot Hill Park as a new headquarters for the council. At the outbreak of war in 1914 they were organising their move from the old offices on Front Street but decided to let the Red Cross have the house and grounds for the duration of the war; little did they know that they would not now move in for 5 years.
The building became an Auxillary Hospital run by the combined services of the Red Cross and St Johns Ambulance under the guidance of the local surgeon Dr Francis.
Soldiers wounded in France were shipped back to Arnold by train to Daybrook Station in the middle of the night (so that people would not see a lot of wounded men). They then remained at Arnot Hill until they recovered and were either sent back to the front, invalided out of the service or died.
When conscription was instigated in 1916 there were some, who though called up, were either deferred service or exempted altogether. This could be due to their involvement in war work, working the
farms or in trades where their skills were needed or where they had dependant relatives as well as a few conscientious objectors. Many of these local people volunteered for services such as the Red Cross and St Johns Ambulance, helping with the Auxillary Hospital, playing a vital role in the area.
Arnold Local History Group are very interested in these soldiers and those who cared for them. We would love to know what happened to the men and the hospital staff and would be delighted to hear from anyone whose family were involved or who have family memorabilia of the hospital, its patients and staff. Did any of the staff or patients remain in Arnold? Are their relatives still here?
There will be an exhibition and World War One heritage day in October 2014 when we will be able to show our findings. If you are interested in helping or have any knowledge however small we would love to hear from you. We will keep you up-to-date via our web site www.arnold-history-group.org which also gives details of all our meetings, courses and events.
Auxillary Hospital by Bob Massey
I am researching the history of Arnold and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with more details or information. Email: [email protected] or post via NG5 magazine.
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Ovenu, the Nottingham-based professional oven valeting business, is encouraging local people to give their appliances an early Christmas present, with a pre-festive season valet.
Ovenu’s professional valeters ensure that ovens operate to their full potential, more efficiently and for longer. At Christmas, in particular, when families do a lot of entertaining, there is nothing more embarrassing when the mother-in-law sees smoke, setting of the fire alarm, coming from an oven required to work overtime!
It is also important to keep ovens in top condition for health and safety reasons. For example, spilt oils and cooking fats are two of the main causes of oven fires and an unclean oven can also be a breeding ground for germs.
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Peter Bell from Ovenu, which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary in business, said: “It is really important to ensure ovens are kept in the best condition to make sure they work to their full potential. I think people can give their turkey a treat and impress their mother-in-law by making sure their oven is immaculate for Christmas morning!”
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Gedling Borough Council is plugging into the new generation of environmentally friendly vehicles with the introduction of an electric vehicle to its fleet.
The van, the first of its kind purchased by the council, will be used by the council inspectors making visits around the borough.
The vehicle is exempt from road tax and 100% electric. It will reduce the council’s carbon footprint, reduce emissions and
could make financial savings on a vehicle which could travel over 9,000 miles a year.
Kevin McGuiness, Parks and Street Care supervisor, who has been using the van as part of his inspections around the borough said; “The biggest thing you notice is how quiet it is. I don’t miss stopping at the petrol station and overall it’s a very smooth ride. It can do around 80 miles per charge which, at the moment, is enough for me to get around the borough to do my job.”
Councillor Peter Barnes, Portfolio Holder for Environment said; “It makes sense economically and environmentally for us to use these types of vehicles. This electric vehicle is a step in the right direction towards a more sustainable borough and we hope other local authorities and businesses fleets will follow suit.”
The Borough of Gedling is also set to become one of the top sustainable energy providers in the UK thanks to a new solar farm that is to be established in the borough.
Gedling Borough Council approved plans on 7 August 2013 for the solar farm to be installed in the new country park on the former Gedling Colliery site.
The solar panels that will make up the farm will triple the amount of clean energy provided in the borough from 2.38 megawatts of electricity (MWe) to 7.84 MWe, and could generate enough renewable electrical energy to run a 1,000 households - a small village.
To reduce any impact of the farm on local wildlife, developers Re-Fin Solar will install nestboxes
and mounds to enhance the ecological habitat of the area.
Councillor John Clarke, Leader of Gedling Borough Council, said; “The solar farm will provide long term renewable and sustainable energy for our residents. This, in addition to the recent announcement of plans for the Country Park, shows our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and providing a solid sustainability plan for future generations.”
The solar farm is expected to be installed by 2014.
Gedling Becomes More Sustainable
The facts about fracking in NottinghamshireNottinghamshire County Council is publishing a fracking factsheet for residents following a surge in enquiries prompted by recent media coverage on the issue. To date, Nottinghamshire County Council has not received any planning applications for exploration, testing or production of shale gas using fracking or any other method of extraction.
The Council is reassuring residents and other interested groups that if plans were ever received in the future, they would be extensively publicised and subject to full consultation with the public and other relevent agencies. The Council's factsheet sets out the process any operator would have to go through before being given permission to carry out any fracking activity.
The factsheet can be downloaded from: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/thecouncil/democracy/planning
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Two new schemes to encourage owners of empty properties to bring them back into use are being launched by Gedling Borough Council and Gedling Homes.
The council is launching a new Empty Property Matchmaker page on its website to give owners of empty homes an opportunity to advertise the property for free to potential investors who can offer to either buy the house outright or provide financial investment to bring it back into use.
Gedling Homes has secured funding from the Homes and Communities Agency to bring a number of empty homes back into use. The Empty Homes Programme allows them to lease properties that have been left empty for more than 6 months, and to act as landlord on behalf of the owner. Gedling Homes will undertake work to make the properties lettable, find tenants, and the owner is not required to do anything. Owners will receive a guaranteed rental income for the term of the lease.
Councillor John Clarke, Leader of Gedling Borough Council said; “We don’t want to see properties lying empty when we have so many people looking for somewhere to live. Along with Gedling Homes, we want to get empty houses back into use and turn them back into homes.”
If people would like to join the Gedling Borough Council matchmaker scheme they can visit www.gedling.gov.uk/emptyhomes or to join the Gedling Homes programme they can email [email protected]
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St Anns Allotments
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The Community Orchard will continue to run their free activity days for local families on:
Sunday 15th December1pm - 5pm
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Sunday 16th February 201411am - 4pm
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Native British Trees. Such as ash, birch, horse chestnut, hawthorne & lilac for sale. Aged up to 20 yrs & grown in tubs. Priced £5 to £30. Some tubs not included. If you are interested call 0115 911 0277/[email protected] Purpose Ladder. 12.6” full length, with stabilisers. Makes into platform for decorating. Nearly new. £45. 01636 611115Quality Bench Vice. Heavy duty. Good order. £20ono. 01636 611115
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FLASH FOR CASH – A NEW INSURANCE SCAM
Everyone has heard about fraudulent insurance claims for whiplash. However, as Beth Fisher, a personal injury specialist at Rothera Dowson solicitors explains, there is a new type of scam on the rise on Nottinghamshire’s roads.
You may have heard of the old scam called ‘crash for cash’, in which drivers deliberately slam on the brakes so hard that the car behind crashes into them. They then fraudulently claim for whiplash. The scammers will even remove the bulbs in their brake
lights so other drivers don’t know they’re stopping.
Now, though, people have got wise to the game, so there’s a new trick. “Flash for cash” involves drivers flashing their lights to let other drivers out of a junction, then crashing into them on purpose – claiming that they didn’t flash their lights, of course. It’s hard to prove what happened because often it is one driver’s word against the other. In a particularly cruel move, gangs tend to target vulnerable road users, such as the elderly or women with children in their cars. The scammers often also have a car full of people, each of whom then put in a separate injury claim for whiplash. They can even sometimes claim for people who weren’t in the car. And it doesn’t just stop at fake injuries. Claims for loss of earnings, vehicle storage, recovery, repairs and replacement car hire have all been known to crop up in these cases, to milk the situation. Fraudulent accident claims such as this and driving without insurance is a growing problem, costing insurers £392m a year. In turn, this puts a huge extra burden on honest drivers, adding an extra £50 to £100 on top of every premium. The Highway Code says that drivers should only use their headlights to let other road users know that they are there. They should not flash to convey any other message or intimidate other road users. Whilst most drivers may have good intentions when flashing their headlights to let another driver out at a junction, gangs who take advantage of innocent drivers are now abusing this courtesy. Motorists need to avoid assuming that flashing headlights is a signal inviting them to proceed. They need to use extra-careful judgement and caution before setting off, only after they are satisfied that it is safe to go ahead.
If you think that you might have been a victim of such a crash, try to take as many photographs as you can of the scenario and the damage to both cars and make a record of what happened. Sometimes the debris and angles can be more telling than the scammers might be banking on. Of course, a good solicitor will be able to talk to you honestly and clearly about where you stand.
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MUSICAL roundupIf you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we
would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming
events. You just need to email us at: [email protected] by the first Friday of the month.
The band became the Midlands 3rd section champions this year which gained an invite to play in the National Finals in Cheltenham.They played at The Centaur Centre in September against 16 other winning bands from England, Scotland and Wales. The band was awarded 4th prize! The principle cornet player Emma Louise Walton was named as the best soloist in the whole contest. Paul Whyley the bands Musical Director praised the band for their dedication and hard work in achieving this high standard of playing in such a big contest. The band will be playing at Linby tree lighting on the 16th December and will finish off a
wonderful year with a grand concert in St. Mary's Parish Church, Hucknall market place on 21st December at 7.30pm. On behalf of the Hucknall and Linby organisation may we wish all our supporters a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy New year. The photo left is of three band players, left to right, Lauren Whyley,
Nicki Lianne Marriott and Lauren Harris.
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Radcliffe on Trent Brass Band Christmas Concert
The Grange, Vicarage Land, R-O-T Saturday 21 December 7.30pm
Tickets £7.50 ( inc. light refreshments) from The Grange & The National Dry Cleaners, R-O-TA great evening with lots of raffle prizes in aid of the Royal
British Legion.
Grand Central Chorus – A Busy Autumn
The Grand Central Chorus has had a busy few weeks with regular weekly rehearsals, an open evening and sold out performances at St Mary’s Church, Melton Mowbray and Waingroves Methodist Church, Ripley They also recently sang at the wedding of their oldest member!
The chorus will be performing between 1pm & 3pm on 23rd November in the centre of Coalville, Leicestershire, as part of the town’s food, drink and music event and on 14th December, Grand Central
Chorus host their Christmas show at Trent College, Long Eaton, at 7.30pm when Gem Connection will also be performing. Please contact Bryan at [email protected] for tickets: £8 each (child
£5) or see their website www.grandcentralchorus.com for full details.If you would like Grand Central Chorus to sing at your event, contact Peter on 01530243822
or e-mail [email protected]. The chorus welcome new members to any of their weekly rehearsals on Wednesday’s at 7.15pm at Harrington School, Derby Road,
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The Royal British Legion Mapperley & Porchester Parade & Service Of Remembrance
Sunday 17th November 2013Shoulder To Shoulder With All Who Serve
Our Aim is to be ‘The No.1 Provider of Welfare, Comradeship, Representation and Remembrance for the Armed Forces Community’. Registered Charity number 219279
Parade to muster at the GBC Haywood Road Car Park (behind the Co-operative Store) at 10:25hrs to march off at 10:40hrs. To form up around the memorial 10:55hrs. Followed by a short service and prayers for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in all conflicts since 1914 to the present at 11:00hrs.
Anne Boleynby Howard Brenton
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Have you ever fancied flying into New York, jetting out to Paris or taking off from Sydney? You now can without even taking your feet off the ground. SimSpot, based on the top floor of the Cornerhouse, gives customers the chance to take the controls of a Boeing 737-800 inside a next generation, state-of-the-art flight simulator. It is one of the only flight simulators of its kind in the UK open to the public.
Following a briefing with a qualified pilot, visitors choose to fly in or out of over 24,000 airports around the world, including the famous skyscraper skyline into Hong Kong, or landing at Geneva Airport after passing over the snow-covered Alps. Session lengths range from 20 minutes, with prices starting from £49, to a five-hour simulator course.
Cat’s son Kieran got the chance to test it out: “On 19th September we got an amazing opportunity to fly the Boeing 747 simulator in the Cornerhouse. From the moment I took off, through the oops bit, where I crashed, to the victorious moment when I landed without crashing, it was a memorable experience that I will never forget. I even enjoyed watching my dad try to land in the old Hong Kong airport.” Kieran (15)
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CLOSING DOWN SALEEverything Reduced!
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Autumn is here and this year’s tree planting season is fast approaching. Now is the perfect time to plant trees to make local communities and schools more attractive as well as providing shade and encouraging wildlife. To help schools, community groups and parish councils to plant trees in school grounds or on community green spaces the Greenwood Community Forest Team is once again offering free advice and funding for tree planting of up to £500. This year, thanks to Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Improvement Scheme, funding is available for planting throughout Nottinghamshire.
Projects could include planting to provide areas of shade, creating or enhancing a wildlife area, memorial trees, screening unsightly areas or healthy living projects such as planting apple trees.
To be eligible, your scheme must have the permission of the landowner, be located on school grounds or publicly accessible land and involve the school and/or local community.
The deadline for applications is 13th December 2013, but funding is limited so parish councils, groups and schools are encouraged to apply early.
Guidance notes and an application form are available at www.greenwoodforest.org.uk.
For further information or advice on developing your project including the types of trees contact the Greenwood Team on 0115 969 6533 or email [email protected].
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Tree Planning GrantThe Firs Maternity
HospitalLocal man, David Hallam-Jones, has self-published a book about the history of the former Firs Maternity Hospital that was situated on Mansfield Road. The hospital is now a retirement home (see picture). Prior to its closure, 50,000 babies were born there. This book provides a fascinating history and what’s more, all the funds raised through its sale will go to Sherwood Methodist Church’s Community Access Project and towards helping some local people who are trying to get into employment. For a copy of “The Firs Maternity Hospital, Nottingham, England: A Short History” please e-mail:
[email protected] or phone either 9691633 or 0787 053 9292. Copies will cost £5 each + p&p until the end of December 2013 and then £6 thereafter.
Arnold Local
History Group
are researching the home front in Arnold during the First World War ready
for a local exhibition on the anniversary next year. We would like to hear from any one with
information or family memories of Arnold during the period. We are very interested in the Auxiliary Hospital at Arnot Hill Park and what happened to
the nurses and volunteers.email [email protected] or write via NG5 or contact Arnold Local History Group
www.arnold-history-group.org.uk
Nottingham Flower ClubNov 14th - Free Floral Xmas WorkshopNov 28th - A Sparkling Xmas: Jayne Edmonds
Doors open: 6.45pm for 7.15pm
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Community DiaryIf you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: [email protected] Townswomens Guild - meet 3rd Monday each month. March to September at 7pm & October to February 2pm at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call 07759575383.Mapperley Women’s Institute - meet 2nd Monday each month from 7.30pm onwards at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call 01636 673550 for contact details.Mapperley Artists - meet at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Wed 9.30am and Thursday 1.30pm. Call John Tanner on 0115 960 2614.Porchester Garden Club - a social club for keen gardeners, meet on last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call Mrs Tanner on 0115 960 2614.
Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923.
Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Monday of each month. 7 - 9pm at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. For more information call Ann Mathews on 0115 927 9365.
Coffee Morning - at the Wesleyan Reform Church, corner of Burford/Furlong Street, Arnold. On the 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am - 11.30am. Cakes, home-made marmalade etc on sale.Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every two weeks on Thursday eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850.Friends of Coppice Park - meet every 2nd Saturday of the month, 11am - 2pm at the park to work or play. All welcome. For more info call June on 0115 960 5540.
Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.comSpanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on [email protected] Scrabble Club - Arrive at 6.30pm every Thurs at Haywood Rd Community Centre. Newcomers & experienced players welcome.For more info contact Greg on 07910 048162 or visit www.mapperleysc.org.uk.Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119 for details.
Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 9404147.
Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk.
Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am at The Park Inn, Mansfield Road. For more info call Alan Bush on 07833 232215.
Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.
Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or [email protected]
Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email [email protected]. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village.
Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Nov 26 - Xmas social (members only). Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.
Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & Sept. Meetings at Bonington House (Labour Club), High St, Arnold. Details: www.arnold-history-group.org. Email: [email protected] or tel: 0115 920 4780.
Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.
Sherwood Chorus - is an informal choir consisting of people who enjoy singing but cannot read music. Meet every Monday at 6.30pm - 8.30pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 403 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more info email: [email protected] or just turn up. Admission £2 towards room hire.
Community Diary cont.....Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541.
Card Playing - join our small, friendly group and learn Tichu, a 4 player game. More strategic than poker, simpler and more fun than bridge, it’s a game for all ages. We meet once monthly, Sat evenings. Contact: [email protected]
Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861.
Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.
French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email [email protected]. A bientot.
Coffee & Cake - every Wednesday 10.30-12noon at Foxhill Evangelical Church, Hill View Rd, Carlton. Drop in for a cup of tea/coffee, a cake and a chat.
Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied.
The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:[email protected]
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk
Arnold Townswomens Guild - meet the first Tuesday of each month (Feb to Dec). 7pm to 9pm. New members welcome. Contact Jenny Green on 0115 926 3125.
Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695.
Arnold Branch of the U3A - meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - Chairman 0115 920 1160 or visit www.arnoldu3a.org
Bonington Film Club - Membership £1 per year. Film admission £2.50. Films shown regularly to members in the Bonington Theatre. To join contact Pauline Allan: 0115 967 6722 or [email protected]
Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road. Further information on 0115 844 7167
Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham - everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.
Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Light exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal.. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information.
Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 9939106 after 7pm for info. New members welcome.
Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.
Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.
Tai Chi for Health and Self Defence - Dragon River Chen style Tai Chi at Arnold Hill School. Monday nights, 7-8.30pm. New starters always welcome. Website: http://chentaichi.webs.com/ For more info call Dave on 07981488890 or [email protected]
Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk
Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Joy on 07790 624374 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk
Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 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
National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org
City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: [email protected]
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.
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It isn’t Christmas in our house until my children have been to see a pantomime… but oh yes it is.
We’ve bought our tickets for this year so it must mean the festive season is a mere mince pie away and that also signals my last column of 2013 (save your booing for the theatre).
Now we approach winter and, with more people out enjoying themselves, darker nights and bad weather, the festive season marks one of the busiest times of year for us.
I don’t want to come across as an Ebenezer Scrooge or dampen anyone’s festive spirit but I’d like to talk about violent crime.
Violent crime can have an impact on us all. Victims, families, and communities all feel the consequences when someone they know or care about gets hurt. Those who read or hear about strangers being assaulted will be affected, and this can change the way they live their lives.
In October we launched a force-wide campaign on violent crime and we’ve been targeting different areas within this including alcohol abuse and antisocial behaviour, robbery and hate crime.
We did a lot of work around alcohol abuse in September and I’m sure many of you will have seen some of the operations we led in Mapperley highlighting the realities of dealing with drunkenness, alcohol-related incidents, and the impact they have on the police service.
You’ve no doubt seen that we’ve since extended our focus to cover domestic abuse, robbery and hate crime, which sadly can rise of at this time of year.
We have seen evidence of the life-changing impact violence can have – through serious injury, physical, emotional and mental trauma or even death. Acts of violence do change people’s lives.
Our action has and will continue to focus on preventing these sorts of crime from taking place through; early intervention work, targeting known offenders, and educating people including our own colleagues and partners on these issues.
As we come to the end of 2013 I’d also like to say a big thank you all of our community volunteers. Perhaps you are in a neighbourhood watch group, you work as a street pastor, you’ve give up your time to help with an appeal or campaign or your volunteer your services in another way, whatever input you’ve had with us please know it has been enormously helpful.
Can I ask for your continued help through this festive season and into the New Year? Please be on the look out for anything unusual or suspicious. If it doesn’t look right, then it probably isn’t! Give us a call and let us know straight away. Please keep your doors locked and lights on when you are out. I know this might sound wasteful of electricity, but if you use low energy bulbs, the real impact is greatly reduced. Use timer switches where possible to have lamps coming on and going off at times when you are out
Remember, if you see something suspicious, ring us and say what is happening. Don’t leave it until the next day – we won’t be able to find them by then.
We want to ensure Christmas and 2014 is a happy and peaceful one for all of us.
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(This offer excludes 8” pizzas and only applies to 10”, 12” & 14”)Valid Mondays & Tuesdays. £10 minimum order. Offer ends 30th September 2013.
This offer can not be used in conjunction with any other offers and applies to full prices only. This offer is not valid on Bank Holidays.
Alcoholic Drinks Available
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Order Online: WWW.PIZZAITALIAONLINE.COM
01159 599 959 / 01159 599 295
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59 HANDEL STREET, CARLTON ROAD, NOTTINGHAM NG3 1JE
Deal 2 £10.99(Fri & Sat add extra £1)ANY 2 X 10” PIZZAS
8” GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESEAND A BOTTLE OF COKE
Deal 3 £15.99ANY 2 X 12” PIZZAS10” GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE AND A BOTTLE OF COKE
KIDS MEAL 1 £2.604 CHICKEN NUGGETS,FRIES & CAN OF COKE
KIDS MEAL 2 £2.606 ONION RINGS,
FRIES & CAN OF COKE
Deal 4 £11.99ANY 3 X 8” PIZZAS
AND 8” GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE
Deal 1 £9.99(Fri & Sat add extra £1)ANY 2 X 8” PIZZAS
2 FRIES AND 2 CANS OF COKE
VARIETY MEAL £4.60ANY SMALL BEEF BURGER,
DONER MEAT, FRIES & A CAN OF COKE
FAMILY DEAL £15.00BUY ANY 3 X 10” PIZZAS OF YOUR CHOICE & 10” GARLIC
BREAD WITH CHEESE
COLLECTION OFFERS(7 days a week)
8” PIZZA ONLY £2.99
10” PIZZA ONLY £3.99
12” PIZZA ONLY £4.99
14” PIZZA ONLY £6.99
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