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Dear Readers

Welcome to our Spring edition...

Snow in March...well that’s not something we see every year. Here at NG Mags we are sick to death of the cold weather. Lets hope we have a great summer to compensate.

Easter is very early this year so we have already started stuffing our faces full of chocolate. Our recipe page features a very gooey chocolate muffin if, like us, you are a chocoholic. And best still they are so easy to make! Enjoy.

As always please keep in touch with any community news. We love to hear from you.Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Helen

pets 14

special occasions 39top tips 39

Muffin Madness!!!Cheese and Bacon Muffins

4 rashers steaky baconsmall onion250g plain flour1 tbsp baking powder100g cheese2 large eggs150ml milk150ml sunflower oilblack pepperchilli powder (opt)

methodHeat oven to 200°. Put 12 cases in a muffin tin. Chop bacon and onion and fry in a little olive oil until cooked, set aside. Sift flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add pepper, chilli powder and cheese. Then add the bacon and onion. In a jug mix eggs, oil and milk. Pour into the dry ingredients. Mix to combine but don’t beat too much. Divide between the muffin cases. Bake for about 30 mins, delicious when still warm. Makes 12

Gooey Chocolate Muffins250g SR flour2 tbsp cocoa1 tsp baking powder250g choc chunks180g caster sugar2 large eggs175ml milk150ml sunflower oil1 tsp vanilla essence

methodHeat oven to 190° or 170° fan. Put 12 cases in a muffin tin. Sift flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a large bowl. Add sugar and chocolate. In a jug mix eggs, oil, milk and vanilla essence and add to dry ingredients. Mix well and spoon into muffin cases. Bake for about 25 mins until well risen. Best served warm. Makes 12

Banana and Choc Muffins225g plain flour100g caster sugar1 tbsp baking powderpinch of salt100g chocolate chips1 large eggs4 tbsp milk4 tbsp sunflower oil2 ripe bananas

methodHeat oven to 200° or 190° fan. Put 12 cases in a muffin tin. Sift flour into a mixing bowl, add baking powder, salt, sugar and choc chips. In a jug mix the milk, egg and oil. Mash the bananas and add to the liquid. Pour into the dry ingredients. Mix well. Spoon into muffin cases and bake for 20-25 mins.


eat, drink & be merry!

Café Serving lunch, light snacks,

home-made cakesand excellent coffee

Open from10.00am to 3.00pmTuesday to Saturday

2a Victoria Street, Kimberley, NG16 2NH(on the corner of Victoria Street and Newdigate Street)

Telephone: (0115) 9384953

Rumbletums is a registered charity offering work experience opportunities to young people with a

learning disability

St Patrick’s Spring FairSt Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall

Saturday 11 Mayfrom 2pm - 4pm

home made cakes, refreshments, tombola, raffle, toys, books,

china, glass, plant stalls plus much more...

Donations for all stalls very welcome - please place in the box provided at the back of the church. Cakes &

plants nearer the time.

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]

BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com.Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical & modern music! 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 on 01636 702054.

Scout Association - 0115 952 3617

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.

Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Nottinghamshire HQ - 987 7220.Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13 - 18 yrs. Monday & Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm.Nuthall Rainbows - Meet every Wednesday at Temple Centre, Nuthall from 5pm - 6pm. Call Jenny for more details on 0779 5551050Scribblers Art Workshops - Fun activities in painting, clay, sculpture, animation and much more....Dora Phillips Hall, Eastwood. For children aged 7-11 years. Every Sat morning (term time only) 9.30am - 12.30pm. For further info contact Anita on 07895 357358 or email: [email protected], www.scribblers-artworkshops.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ScribblersArtWorkshops. Magical Movers - singing dancing and having fun in Kimberley and Ilkeston. Call Emma on 07941 625793 - www.magicalmovers.co.ukKimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Kimberley Parish Hall, Newdigate St, NG16. Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only). From birth to 5yrs. For more info call Laura on 07985 167088.New Horizon Tots - Parent and toddlers groupf, Assemblies of God, Nottingham Rd, Hilltop, Eastwood, NG16 3GR. Thurs 10am-12noon. For more information call 01773 768100

Nuthall Methodist Church Toddlers Group - Nottingham Rd, Nuthall. Wed 1.30 - 3pm. Games, toys, singing & friendship. For more information call Barbara on 0115 977 1791.Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £6.60 per child. Outdoor play area with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info.Hucknall Judo Club - meet Wed 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome.

St Johns Pre-School - operate from New Basford Community Centre, caring for children aged 2 - 5 years. We can offer up to 15 hours of funding dependent on circumstances. For more information contact Lynette on 0115 924 9569.

Rumbletots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group - Rumbletots Cafe, Victoria St, Kimberley. Tues 1pm - 3pm.Free to participate. Special offer £2.50 for tea/coffee & cake in the cafe. For more info call 0115 945 9421.Greasley Baby and Toddler Group - A friendly group, meets Monday mornings in term time for play, singing, crafts and fun! £1 entry includes refreshments. Open Mondays (term time) 9.30am - 11.30am @St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasley, NG16 2AB. For more info email Claire: [email protected]

Fancy Kids Parties - Princesses, pirates, games, magic and more available for your party or event. See www.fancykidsparties.co.uk or call 07970 402189 for more information.

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.

FREE Buggy Walks - Broxtowe Sport are providing free buggy walks this spring & summer around Colliers Wood. Every Monday (except bank holidays) starting on 15 April until 2 September. Meet at the Horse and Groom pub car park at 10.30am. Walks last about 1 hr. Keep fit and make friends! Walks are led by a qualified walk leader. Booking essential. Contact Broxtowe Sport on 0115 917 3572 or emailL [email protected] or go to www.broxtowe.gov.uk/newmums


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Henry and Friends Local author Sandy Williamson has recently retired after working in insurance for over thirty years. Sandy only took up writing two years ago, which she enjoys immensely.

Henry and Friends is a children’s book about a cockerel living on a working farm with lots of other animals who he calls his friends. A lovely couple live and run the farm, they have three small children. The couple have recently left busy jobs in the city to ‘enjoy’ the

countryside.

Sandy says; “I feel it is important for children to read books, not enough time is spent on physical activities like football, swimming and simply playing.”

“The story of Henry and Friends gives children an insight into what life is like on a working farm. Henry is designed to be educational, informative and at the same time amusing.”

Sandy’s book is available from Amazon for £3.99.

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All correct answers will be entered into a draw. The winner will be notified by Friday 6 Sept The

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Entries must be received on or before Friday 30 August 2013

Just answer the following question.....The character Peter Pan was created by which novelist?Send your answer & contact details to:

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Starring the wonderful Stacey Solomen as Tinker Bell!!

Breathe Easy Nottingham West have been successful in getting a grant from The Broxtowe Lifestyle fund. It will be now possible to produce a comprehensive information pack for patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an umbrella term for lots of different lung problems e.g. emphysema, chronic bronchitis).

The pack includes lots of British Lung foundation information and their DVD on every aspect of COPD, self-management and exercise. It is part of a project entitled ‘The benefits of information and exercise'. We hope to show that giving people the right information at the right time in the right format can help patients understand how to manage their COPD and how exercise can play a part in helping them maintain a good quality of life.

The pack will be given out by nurses at

practices across the area to patients who are newly diagnosed or at follow up checks. Included is an offer of a free exercise lesson and exercise manual.

The funding will also help pay for a new respiratory exercise class which has started at Eastwood’s Plumptre Hall every Tuesday at 11-12. The class is being taken by Lynn Davey who already runs our successful respiratory exercise class for the Nottingham West Breathe Easy group every Thursday at Plumptre at the same time. Lynn says ’the class has grown to such numbers, and as a result of the grant we can now add a second class. It is open to all respiratory and cardiac patients, there are seated or standing options, even those requiring oxygen can exercise and all the exercises will be tailored to the individual with 3 different levels depending on severity of their problem’.

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Our community outreach advisor Ann is happy to visit and chat about

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STEP Out with the familySunday 2nd June 2013 -12 noon

Join us and Step out for Stroke at Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire starting at 12.00 pm.Step out for Stroke is event that everyone can be part of, and you can set your own challenge depending on your own abilities.Each Step out for Stroke event has a course, starting and finishing in the same location. Most are around 1 mile in length. Depending on your own ability you can set your own distance, 10 steps, 100 meters, 1 Mile or 10 laps.Walk with friends, family, a group from the office or on your own, whatever your reason, sign up today! Your support will help to change the world for people affected by stroke.Entry is just £7.50 which includes a Step out for Stroke t-shirt and fundraising pack.For more information contact [email protected] or 0115 871 2471 or visit www.stepoutuk.org.


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Community Champion Keith LongdonSpeeches and grand gestures are all very well: but as Notts. County Councillor,

Keith Longdon knows, you have to

follow up with good, solid action. And that means putting the

community fi rst. Pounding the streets, day in

and day out, taking note of the myriad of problems and concerns raised by anxious, upset and harassed parishioners. The elderly and disabled are always a big priority for him. Since being elected to Eastwood Town Council in 2007 and later to Broxtowe Borough Council, he has earned the respect and gratitude of local residents in the process.

A former Mayor of Eastwood, Keith has raised thousands of pounds for charities: The Lung-Function-Department of the City

Hospital and Eastwood Age Concern to name just two; where his wife of over 40 years: Annette, was manageress, until her recent retirement. He’s been a Governor of Eastwood Comprehensive for the past fi ve years and is Chairman of Eastwood Neighbourhood Watch. Youngsters feature highly on Councillor Longdon’s busy agenda, he values his home life, children and grandchildren, and is on the steering committee of the new youth centre, visiting those premises nightly, to mentor teenagers and to try and keep them on the straight and narrow. Born and raised in Nottinghamshire, he’d been a keen cricketer until a broken leg ended his participation. He now restricts himself to being a season-ticket-holder for Nottingham Forest.41 years of Keith’s working life was spent at Aristoc Hosiery, working his way up through management and winning awards along the way, before retiring to take up active civic life.

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A new campaign was launched in January to recruit an army of local carers to support adults who need help to live independently.

Shared Lives, which is being run by the County Council, aims to recruit carers from across the county to help support people with physical or learning disabilities, older people or mental health needs. All carers will receive training and ongoing support and will be paid depending on the needs of the person or people they care for.

Shared Lives is looking for carers who can provide a range of support:

• Long term accommodation and support: people who have room in their home and are willing to have someone to live as part of their family for some time. This may be months or years.

• Short breaks: people who can offer a short break for someone while the people who normally support them are having a holiday or have to be away.

• Regular short-term support: people who can offer support in the day to promote independence and help people become part of their community.

Councillor Kevin Rostance, Chair of the Adult Social Care and Health Committee, said: “We are looking for caring people who have some time and space in their lives to help an adult. You may be a retired person who has room in your home; a parent who has spare time in the day or someone who works in the week, but has evenings or weekends free.

“Shared Lives is a vital scheme which will help older or disabled people to experience ordinary life with real relationships. Please get in touch if you think you can help.”

Anyone who is interested in becoming a Shared Lives carer can visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/sharedlives, email: [email protected] or phone 0300 500 80 80.

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If you run a support group or organisation and want people top know about it, why not list is 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] 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 effected 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]

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]

a helping hand - group directory

Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at Hucknall Library Meeting Room on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.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]

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.

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].

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.Nuthall Pheonix Community Group - Open to anybody. Trips, bingo, speakers & much more...Meet every Friday between midday & 3.30pm at St Patricks Church Hall, Back Lane, Watnall Rd, Nuthall. Lunch provided but not compulsory. To join call Linda on 0115 938 2650.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 (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: [email protected] - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.Contact 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.

Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - Are you a woman living in the Broxtowe Borough? Are you or someone you know experiencing/have experienced domestic violence? Do you need information, support or simply want to talk to someone about your experience? If so, we can help. Please call our supoprt line: 01773 719 111/text: 07914 634190 (Mon-Fri 10-1pm).The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: [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.

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

Indigo Kids - is a charity & support group for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their parents/carers and siblings. We have the Autism Resource Centre (The Arc) to help or just for a chat and a cuppa. We offer activities, youth club during school time and day trips during holidays. It is a safe place where the kids are not judged. We have a Parent Partnership Service drop in session every other week during school term. email: [email protected]. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490.

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

Breathe Easy Nottingham West - Welcomes people with all forms of lung disease giving support for carers, friends & family. Twice weekly exercise class, Tues & Thurs 11-12, PLumptre Hall specially designed for respiratory/cardiac patients. Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1.30pm-3pm at Eastwood & District Victory Club, Walker St, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EN. Call Teresa on 01773 769068.

a helping hand - group directory cont....Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.

Contact 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.Breathe Easy Nottingham West - Welcomes people with all forms of lung disease giving support for carers, friends & family. Plus weekly specially designed exercise group every Thursday. Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1.30pm-3pm at Eastwood & District Victory Club, Walker St, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EN. Call Teresa on 01773 769068.Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - Are you a woman living in the North Broxtowe area? Are you or someone you know experiencing/have experienced domestic abuse? Do you need information, support or simply want to talk to someone about your experience? If so, we can help. Please call our supoprt line: 01773 719 111/text: 07914 634190 (Mon-Fri 10-1pm).The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: [email protected]

Eastwood Volunteer Bureau - we provide 3 main services for North Broxtowe - a volunteer transport scheme for those who cannot use buses, to go to medical appointments or regular lunch clubs etc. - a furniture recycling scheme to collect unwanted furniture in good condition and deliver it to those who need it, for a small charge; and a befriending scheme in which volunteers visit isolated people usually weekly. We also need more volunteers to help us run these schemes. Please contact Susan on 01773 535255 or email: [email protected] for more detailsConnecting 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] 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. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm)

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]

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]

SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. Women only group meets Mon lunchtime.Also small group in Ollerton. For details contact 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]

Nuthall Memory Group - a support group for people with dementia and their carers that meet fortnightly on a Wednesday at the Temple Centre - 10.30am. Games, activities & refreshments, mutual support & friendship including outings in the summer! Telephone Kate on 9278326 for more details of tghe group or 951 9717 for meeting dates.Age Concern Eastwood - over 50’s luncheon club. Contact Adele at the Colin Dyson Centre: 01773 714 596. Come along, meet new friends and enjoy delicious food: Mon to Thurs - 10am to 3pm

Eastwood Neighbourhood Watch - hold packed quarterly meetings. Come and air your concerns. This is your voice in the community! Email: [email protected]

Eastwood South Community First - provides £250 - £2500 funding for local community group projects. Why not claim your application pack! Email: [email protected] or go to www.eastwood-comp.notts.sch.uk/escf

Day Centre - for the housebound/people who are unable to get out much held at The Spinney, Nuthall on Wednesdays 10am - 2.30pm where you can meet friends, have your lunch and enjoy bingo, raffles, occasional speakers/entertainment. Travel arrangements can be sorted. Please ring Sheila on 0115 938 2862 for more details.

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 for school or the workplace. We can also do assessments & training. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for further details & a free consultation.

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Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the UK

Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the

Nottingham areaT: 0115 987 8722

reg charity: [email protected]

Offering a professional service in small •animal boardingHome boarding for small dogs•Parrot & bird boarding/home visits•Cat/Dog/Puppy visits•Dog walking•

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Towards the end of last year, there seemed little hope that a dog rescued by Nottinghamshire animal charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit (AARU), would find a new home for 2013. This volunteer-led local charity is not one to give up easily though … and success has followed with the dog being given a new forever home!

‘Rocky’ - a Golden Retriever-cross dog had a ‘rocky’ time indeed during 2012, having been neglected and left as a stray. After being rescued and cared for by fosterers at AARU, this fine eight year old is now enjoying life in his new permanent home.

To see Rocky in action for yourself watch his video on the YouTube website under ‘AARU Rocky’. The charity, however, currently has in its care plenty more affectionate cats and dogs who would equally love a permanent home. Please do pay them a virtual visit at www.aaru.org.uk or email [email protected] for details. All homes are checked prior to adoption.

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As well as targeting tenancies we can also implement Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) on prolific offenders - we are committed to making Eastwood a better place to live.

Another area of criminal activity we have been focusing on in recent months is burglary.

We organised a programme of proactive policing in Kimberley, Watnall and Nuthall, which involved both uniformed and plain clothed officers. They patrolled on foot throughout the night and two people were arrested for going equipped to steal.

All of this action has led to a reduction in the crime rate in the area and we will keep working hard to ensure this continues to be the case.

Finally, officers have lots of information coming in relating to drug use and dealing and we will be acting on it over the next few weeks. If you are involved, you can expect a knock on your door.

Most recently we arrested two suspected drug dealers in the Eastwood area, both of whom have been remanded into custody.

The work will not stop there, we are continuing to look at drug dealing and drug use and we will be making further arrests and executing warrants in the future.

If you have any information about those committing crime, please tell us. Call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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A not-for-profit catering venture offering employment and training to adults with learning difficulties has opened in Eastwood’s D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre. Kimberley Paralympian, Simon Wilson and the Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Iris White opened the new-look D.H. Lawrence Bistro in February (pictured right).

The D.H. Lawrence Bistro will provide supported employment and training to adults with learning difficulties from across Nottinghamshire who are aged 25 or over. The trainees will be involved in all aspects of the business, from hospitality and food preparation to cooking.

“The big difference between the D.H. Lawrence Bistro and other local cafes is that we offer training through work experience to people with learning difficulties,” said Bistro

manager Patricia Ironside. Patricia also runs Strawberry Fayre on a part-time basis, a similar not-for-profit venture at King’s Mill Reservoir in Sutton in Ashfield.

Broxtowe Borough Council will allow the D.H. Lawrence Bistro to enjoy its first year at the Heritage Centre rent free, as well as offering a start-up grant to help ensure the long-term success of this exciting and innovative venture.

The Bistro will be open to visitors to the attraction every week, Tuesday to

Sunday from 10am daily. Larger groups and coaches are also welcome by prior arrangement.

For more information about the D.H. Lawrence Bistro and to discuss catering for weddings, birthdays and other functions, please contact Patricia Ironside on 01773 717 353 or email: [email protected]

NEW-LOOK BISTRO FOR LAWRENCE CENTRE

To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has joined with Gable Events to launch the fifth Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge. The 2013 Challenge takes place on Sunday 4th August as part of the annual Riverside Festival and is one of the largest and most eagerly anticipated team events in the region. Up to 50 crews representing companies, organisations, clubs and groups of friends from all over the East Midlands are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course on the River Trent at Victoria Embankment. They will all be seeking to knock South Nottingham College off their pedestal as reigning champions whilst raising much-needed funds for the Hospice.

The dragon boats, qualified helms and all racing equipment are provided and each crew is guaranteed a minimum of three races. Teams and spectators also benefit from

being part of one of the region’s largest family festivals with a bustling fair and vibrant mix of music, dance, crafts and food from around the world, staged by Nottingham City Council.

Carol Lester, Director of Challenge organisers, Gable Events, adds; “The Challenge is a great chance to try something completely different, enjoy a fabulous day out and raise money for Rainbows. It is also a fantastic team building opportunity - what better way to get

to know what makes your colleagues and competitors tick? August may seem a long way off but we are expecting the Dragon Boat Challenge to be extremely popular this year so we strongly urge teams to sign up early in order to secure a place”.

For further information and an entry form please visit: www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/nottingham or call Gable Events on 01780 470 718.

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young Peoplecelebrates the Year of the Snake with the launch of the 5th

Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge!


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Birthday celebrations for GEM Connection!

GEM Connection is looking forward to its 15th birthday year as Ladies Association of British

Barbershop Singer’s Bronze Medal winning chorus. On 11th May GEM Connection will be performing at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton from 7pm to showcase just how far we have come in our years together. The Grand Central Chorus will also be joining us along with another couple of special guests – details to follow shortly. As our last two shows sold out in record time make sure you get the date in your diary and book as soon as possible. Tickets: £10 from either Burnie on 0115 9459031 or Jenny on 01773 604167.GEM Connection meets every Thursday from 7:30pm

at Harrington Junior School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. If you would like to find out more, come along to a rehearsal, sponsor us, become part of

the mailing list or book us for an event, please email: [email protected] or contact Flin Tubby on 07545 316 986.

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Lace City Chorus present Charity Cheque Lace City Chorus, Nottingham’s premier barbershop chorus for women, were proud to present Macmillan Cancer Support with a cheque for £2500 on Wednesday 27th February 2013.

The money was raised by the chorus at its Christmas Harmonies concert in December 2012. The concert was

dedicated to one of their members, Gwen Cresswell, who had died in November after a long battle with

cancer. “ We are sure Gwen was there in spirit when we performed, and are certain she was

there when the cheque was presented, as she had previously been our Treasurer,” said a

chorus spokesperson.

It is with the deepest regret that we announce the death of the dear and much loved President of Bestwood Male Voice Choir, Howard Leese OBE.

Howard passed away peacefully on Sunday 17 February, in Kings Mill Hospital, surrounded by his wife Marjorie and other family members.

Music was a significant part of Howard’s life, having been encouraged

by his mother, a soprano soloist, to enter competitive music festivals with his treble voice, before joining church and chapel choirs. Howard joined Bestwood MVC in 1971. He conducted the choir on many

occasions, including tours abroad, making many friends over the years.

Howard was a true gentleman, in every sense of the word and will be very sadly missed by his family, choir members and all those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Grand Central Chorus - A Musical MixtureIn July the Chorus will be competing at the International Barbershop Convention in Canada.

The next fundraising show is on the 20th April at 7.30pm in the Emmanuel Church, Forest Road, Loughborough, LE11 3NW. Tickets: £8 from Peter on 01530 243912, Chris on 01509 646506 or e-mail [email protected] is being offered to businesses in the East Midlands. If interested call Nelson on 07967091202 or e-mail him at [email protected]. On Wednesday 22nd May in the Chorus rehearsal venue, Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ at 7.15pm we are holding one of our ‘Learn to sing in harmony’ evenings. It is free with expert coaching on hand. No singing solo. Come and sing with the best. Bring yourself and a bottle of water. Call Martin on 07855270803 to register or just turn up on the night.If you are seeking an entertainment contact Peter on 01530 243822 or e-mail. Any number of singers can be provided from four to forty. Fees are negotiable. Quality is guaranteed.See the website www.grandcentralchorus.com for up to date information. The e-mail address is [email protected] are welcome to visit on any Wednesday rehearsal evening and see us in action.

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Wonderland Classic & Sports Car Festival

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Community DiaryIf you run a group or club and want people top know about it, why not list is 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]

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.Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents and let the kids play with other Spanish speaking children? Then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on [email protected]

Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

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.

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: Mike 0115 920 0164 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk

Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: [email protected] WI - meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. Come along to our first talk on Tues 17 January on Puppy Walking for the Blind. For more details call 0115 953 7679.Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at 6.30pm on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly mixed ability group would welcome new players including beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.

Kung Fu - Mondays - 7pm - 8.30pm at Temple Centre, Nuthall. £3.50 per lesson. First lesson FREE.

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.

Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details email:[email protected] or visit our discussion forum website at www.bestwood-country-park.co.uk

Kimberley Farmers Market - Ist Saturday of month. Toll Bar Square, Newdigate Street.

N.W Notts Ramblers Association - Meet 3rd Sunday, monthly.Walks mainly in Derbyshire. Bus collects anywhere from Ruddington to Heanor. Only £9. To book a seat or for more information call Trevor Bower on 01773 716760.Kimberley and Heanor Bridge Clubs - meet in the Schoolroom at Mansfield Rd Methodist Chuurch, Heanor. Car park at Howitt St entrance. Kimberley club meets 7pm, Tuesdays and Heanor club meets 7pm, Fridays. Both clubs welcome new members. For more details call Chris on 01773 710081 or Carmel on 01773 718929.Kimberley Association of Artists - invites new members to attend our weekly meetings at Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley School, Newdigate St, Kimberley. We meet 7pm til 9pm every Monday (except bank holidays). Contact Ann Wheat on 07944 487278

Kimberley Pensioners - meet every Wednesday from 2pm til 3pm at the Parish Hall, Newdigate St, Kimberley. Bingo, entertainers etc. Only £1, includes tea and biscuits. All welcome. For more info call Anne on 0115938 5362.Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to April weekly on Thursday at 7.45pm at Eastwood Conservative Club. For information please call Roy Walters on 0115 927 8879

Friends of Colliers Wood - Environmental work and community events at Colliers Wood, Moorgreen. Meet at Durban House on second Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen on our website www.friendsofcollierswood.org.uk

The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. 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

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Tues in month 7pm-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org

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.

Freeward Thinking...100 types of beginner 6 month language courses online - £24.50 PTTLS Level 3 - 1 week intensive: Freeward Thinking...from Arabic to Zulu. www.freewardthinking.com Tel: 0115 9352 080

Brinsley & District Art Group - is seeking new members. We meet every Friday morning 9.30 - 12.30 at the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, NG16 5BZ. Enthusiastic group with regular tuition and workshops. For further information call Angela on 07505 000715.

Kimberley Bowls Club - Free Open Weekend at 2pm on both Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April. We are looking for new players and whether you have bowled before or not doesn’t matter, just come along and join in. Club members will be around to assist and answer questions. All equipment provided.Access to the green is by the side of the Hama Medical Centre, 11 Nottingham Rd, Kimberley or call Steve on 0115 927 9911

Eastwood Booktown Development Group - we wish to improve literacy amongst the young and to improve tourism by appreciation of literature and the performing arts, with events & workshops. For more information email: [email protected] or visit: www.eastwood-comp.notts.#CEF73D

Community Diary cont.....If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: [email protected]

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.Sequence Dancing - Mary Jewitt School of Dance, St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall every Thursday evening. Beginners 5-6pm, improvers 6-7pm. For more information call Mary on 01773 860186.Greasley Minors Welfare Ladies Section - for women who wish to embark on a new path, take up a new interests/hobbies. Monday evenings 7pm - 9pm at the Greasley Minors Welfare. Meeting one week, dance the next. New members welcome. For more information call Eileen on 01773 764371.

Iyengar Yoga - A whole body workout. Tones, strengthens, improves posture, aids quality sleep. St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. Thursdays 7pm-8.45pm. £6. Contact [email protected]

Annesley & District WI - Meet the first Wednesday of each month at Forest Road Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm. New members and visitors always welcome. Call in and see what we do.Indoor Car Boot Sales - Kimberley Holy Trinity Parish Church will hold an indoor car boot sale on the last Saturday of every month over winter. April 28th. For more details ring 07765106610 or 07847472358.

Kimberley WI - Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Visitors & new members welcome. Come and see us or call 0115 938 4676.Ilkeston U3A - started this year. Why not join now and help it develop? Monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, starting 10am at Trefoil House, Dale View, Ilkeston, DE7 4LD. For further information email: [email protected] or call 0115 932 3711.Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in St Leornard’s Community Centre, Wollaton Village for a programme of talks on all aspects of natural history. Saturday outing/walk also monthly. Call Pat Price for more info: 0115 938 4965 or email: [email protected] Walk and Talk - Interested in walking? Broxtowe Walk and Talk provide weekly free walks across the Broxtowe Borough including Awsworth, Cossall, Giltbrook, Kimberley & Moorgreen. All of the walks are run by friendly and enthusiastic walk leaders. To order a free leaflet or for further info please visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/walking or call 0115 917 3711.

Kimberley Shokotan Karate Club - Tue 7-8pm (beginners), Thurs 6-8pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm at the Temple Centre, Nuthall, NG16 1DP. £2.50 per session. For details call 075844 20606 or 07547 382677Nuthall WI - meet 2nd Tuesday monthly - 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. For more information contact Mrs Gell on 0115 927 2232.

Movement for All - is a dance and movement class held at Brinsley Parish Hall on Mondays 10am- 12 noon during term time. Specially designed for the 60+ to help them gently build up fitness & maintain independence. You can dance to your own ability and express yourself through creative movement. Come along to make new friends, meet & socialise with others. For more info call Norma Riley on 01773 786797.

Brinsley Retired Persons Club - meet fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons, 2pm - 4pm in the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley. Speakers, outings & occasional bingo. Yearly subscription £3. Each meeting £1 includes refreshments & raffle. Very friendly group, all welcome. Call Maureen on 01773 762742.

The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members who are interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house etc). If you want to know more please contact us through our website at www.greasleyplayers.co.uk”. Our next production takes place 25th to 27th April 2013. (please quote “NG Magazines” when contacting us)

Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk

Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Feb 26 - Cranio-sacral therapy; April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy; May 28 - Graphology - Pam Brown; June 25 - Crystal Therapy - Denise Pole. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

Broxtowe Sport Walking Football - the same as a normal game of football with only one difference, players can only WALK! For more information call 0115 917 3572 or check our www.broxtowe.gov.uk/olderadults

Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at St Margarets Church Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

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]

Nuthall Friendship Group - at the Temple Centre, Nuthall. Mondays 12pm - 3.30pm. Contact Jane 07794 980578.

Zumba - Mornington School on Tues at 6.30pm, Riverside, Bulwell on Tues at 7.45pm, Snapewood Community Centre on Wed at 6pm. Beginners welcome. £4.50. Call Karen on 0790 5375067Zumba Gold - low impact, easier to follow. Suits many including beginners to exercise and those with joint problems or hip replacements. Temple Centre, Nuthall on Tues at 10.30am; John Godber Centre, Hucknall on Tues at 2pm; Snapewood Community Centre on Wed at 9.30am. £4. Call Karen on 0790 5375067. www.zumbanottskaren.co.uk

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