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When Mr Choudhury called and invited the ng magazine team to sample the new menu at Sitar we jumped at the chance!

Sunday is now buffet day. From 4pm until 10pm for a very reasonable 8.95 for adults and 6.95 for children you can fill your boots.

The starters include samosas, onion bhajis and chunks of delicious chicken tikka. With mixed veg, lamb jalfrezi, chicken korma, chicken tikka bhuna and lamb curry to choose from for the main course. Actually you dont have to choose...just have a bit of everything!

Indian breads, poppadoms, rice, salad and chutneys are also there for you to help yourself.

As usual the food did not disappoint. All the dishes had their own distinct flavour. The meat was tender and everything tasted fresh and just cooked.

Mr Choudhary explained that the buffet option was very popular with families and chldren are always very welcome.

There is also a fantastic weekday deal being offered by Sitar now. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays you can enjoy a classic Indian meal consisting of a starter, one main course, rice and a nan bread for only 9.95 per person. Cat enjoyed it so much she returned with friends on Saturday night!Sitar, 107 High Street, Arnold

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kids 66

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crossword puzzle 31

useful information 84puzzle solutions 84

eat, drink & be merry 3

recipe page 8

business, IT & finance 71

pets 83classifieds 82

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looking good, feeling great 60

sudoku puzzle 26

adult community diary 10,11

fashion 6

safer neighbourhoods 74

helping hand directory 80,81

Arnold Local Area Forum 17 - 21

Dear ReadersWelcome to our Spring edition...

Snow in March...well thats 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

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Hello Ladies,As I am writing this column there are about 4 inches of snow on the ground and its still coming down! Hopefully by the time this goes to print, Spring will be well and truly on its way and the shops will be filling up with lovely pretty Spring/Summer fashion.

According to catwalk trends and all the glossy mags there is going to be plenty of vibrant colour out there to buy and all sorts of lovely striking patterns.

Pretty much any colour and any pattern are now being put together in fashion. I have to say I do love that there are hardly any Taboo rules any more. I remember very clearly when it was unheard of to mix certain colours in an outfit or totally mix patterns .... spots and flowers together. Stripes and checks, anything seems to go.

I think fashion has become a lot more fun!

The catwalks also have a lot of iridescent and lurex going on - Im not sure that will be quite so popular with us in the real world but you never know.

One thing I have noticed in Boutique 11 is that there seem to be a lot more ladies coming in wanting to try something new, a different style than they have been wearing or a different colour which I think is wonderful.

I know that I say it all the time but fashion should be fun and you should experiment a little, you can always go back to something similar if you dont feel comfortable, but at least try.

One of my customers said to me Boutique 11 is funking up Mapperley Top I love it!

For me personally the hardest item of clothing to buy is a dress. Like many of you, Im not the same dress size on the top as the bottom. It really is quite frustrating trying to find a dress that fits a 12 top and 14/16 bottom!

Just after Christmas I went cocktail dress hunting .... after trying on 35 dresses (yes, I counted them) I came home totally deflated!

I had to rethink the whole cocktail party thing and ended up in some fabulous black palazzo trousers, black, gold and silver glittery top, gold and silver shoes...gorgeous!

I think whats really important is not to force it. You have just got to go with whats good for your particular body shape.

Remember have fun with it!

Happy Shopping!

Penny, Boutique 11 0115 960 2006

P.S.Dont forget to keep an eye out for Boutique 11 In store Ladies Evenings

These events are really popular and you get to check out the fabulous new stock with a glass of bubbly!


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Hello Ladies,As I am writing this column there are about 4 inches of snow on the ground and its still coming down! Hopefully by the time this goes to print, Spring will be well and truly on its way and the shops will be filling up with lovely pretty Spring/Summer fashion.

According to catwalk trends and all the glossy mags there is going to be plenty of vibrant colour out there to buy and all sorts of lovely striking patterns.

Pretty much any colour and any pattern are now being put together in fashion. I have to say I do love that there are hardly any Taboo rules any more. I remember very clearly when it was unheard of to mix certain colours in an outfit or totally mix patterns .... spots and flowers together. Stripes and checks, anything seems to go.

I think fashion has become a lot more fun!

The catwalks also have a lot of iridescent and lurex going on - Im not sure that will be quite so popular with us in the real world but you never know.

One thing I have noticed in Boutique 11 is that there seem to be a lot more ladies coming in wanting to try something new, a different style than they have been wearing or a different colour which I think is wonderful.

I know that I say it all the time but fashion should be fun and you should experiment a little, you can always go back to something similar if you dont feel comfortable, but at least try.

One of my customers said to me Boutique 11 is funking up Mapperley Top I love it!

For me personally the hardest item of clothing to buy is a dress. Like many of you, Im not the same dress size on the top as the bottom. It really is quite frustrating trying to find a dress that fits a 12 top and 14/16 bottom!

Just after Christmas I went cocktail dress hunting .... after trying on 35 dresses (yes, I counted them) I came home totally deflated!

I had to rethink the whole cocktail party thing and ended up in some fabulous black palazzo trousers, black, gold and silver glittery top, gold and silver shoes...gorgeous!

I think whats really important is not to force it. You have just got to go with whats good for your particular body shape.

Remember have fun with it!

Happy Shopping!

Penny, Boutique 11 0115 960 2006

P.S.Dont forget to keep an eye out for Boutique 11 In store Ladies Evenings

These events are really popular and you get to check out the fabulous new stock with a glass of bubbly!

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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 dont 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.


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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]

Mapperley 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.

Arnold WI - meets 1st Tuesday monthly at Pondhills Community Centre at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Contact 01159 201 621.Mapperley Rotary Club - new members welcome. Further details call John Berrington on 01623 479 577.

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.

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

Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. Were a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.

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 wed love to hear from you. Contact Susana on [email protected]

Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact 0115 993 1796.

St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 for more information.

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]

Card Club - a new card playing club based on the game TICHU. More simple & fun than bridge, more challenging & strategic than poker. Come & learn with us. Monthly meetings TBA. Contact: [email protected]

St Marys Womens Fellowship - meet at St Marys Family Centre every other Tuesday evening 7.30pm-9pm. We have a wide variety of speakers. New members welcome. For further details & programme call Margaret Burgess on 926 8581.

Arnold Branch Royal British Legion - monthly meetings are held every 2nd Sunday in the month. At the Victory Club, Church Drive (opposite Sainsburys). Starts at 12.15pm. For more info contact John Todd on 0115 926 5244.Killisick Autumn Club - every Tuesday 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Rd. For more info call 0115 956 8575.

The Fellowship - meets Thursday 2pm-3pm at the Wesleyan Reform Church, Burford Street, Arnold. We have a variety of speakers & tea & biscuits. For more info call Ms Patricia Lyon 0115 920 0485/07986892022 or [email protected]. All welcome.

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.

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.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.

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.

Yoga Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Yoga 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.

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. April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy; May 28 - Graphology - Pam Brown; June 25 - Crystal Therapy - Denise Pole. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

Crafty Craft Club - every Thursday 2pm - 4pm at Arnold United Reformed Church, Calverton Road, Arnold. All welcome.

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

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.

Zumba with Charm! - (Licensed Instructor) Mon 6.45 - 7.45pm Bigwood School Sports Hall, Bewcastle Rd. All abilities welcome, easy to follow. Just turn up! 07741 448289 only 4

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]

Mapperley 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.

Arnold WI - meets 1st Tuesday monthly at Pondhills Community Centre at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Contact 01159 201 621.Mapperley Rotary Club - new members welcome. Further details call John Berrington on 01623 479 577.

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.

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

Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. Were a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.

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 wed love to hear from you. Contact Susana on [email protected]

Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact 0115 993 1796.

St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 for more information.

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]

Card Club - a new card playing club based on the game TICHU. More simple & fun than bridge, more challenging & strategic than poker. Come & learn with us. Monthly meetings TBA. Contact: [email protected]

St Marys Womens Fellowship - meet at St Marys Family Centre every other Tuesday evening 7.30pm-9pm. We have a wide variety of speakers. New members welcome. For further details & programme call Margaret Burgess on 926 8581.

Arnold Branch Royal British Legion - monthly meetings are held every 2nd Sunday in the month. At the Victory Club, Church Drive (opposite Sainsburys). Starts at 12.15pm. For more info contact John Todd on 0115 926 5244.Killisick Autumn Club - every Tuesday 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Rd. For more info call 0115 956 8575.

The Fellowship - meets Thursday 2pm-3pm at the Wesleyan Reform Church, Burford Street, Arnold. We have a variety of speakers & tea & biscuits. For more info call Ms Patricia Lyon 0115 920 0485/07986892022 or [email protected]. All welcome.

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.

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.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.

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.

Yoga Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Yoga 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.

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. April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy; May 28 - Graphology - Pam Brown; June 25 - Crystal Therapy - Denise Pole. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

Crafty Craft Club - every Thursday 2pm - 4pm at Arnold United Reformed Church, Calverton Road, Arnold. All welcome.

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

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.

Zumba with Charm! - (Licensed Instructor) Mon 6.45 - 7.45pm Bigwood School Sports Hall, Bewcastle Rd. All abilities welcome, easy to follow. Just turn up! 07741 448289 only 4

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]

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 Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.

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.

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.

Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nottham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541.

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.

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.

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

Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfreds Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes.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.

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.

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 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] 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

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 are having an open day on 28 April for anyone to come along and have a go and to meet existing members. Further information on 0115 844 7167

Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. To check out our programme of events go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: [email protected]

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.

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

Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.

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

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.

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New CoursesStarting After Easter

For further details & dates email: [email protected]

The History of ArnoldMonday nights, 7-9pm for 8 weeks at the The Meeting Rooms 28a Hight St, Arnold Researching local & family history

Taster class leading to courseThe Meeting Rooms (address above)

Computers & the Internet10 week course, Fridays 10 - 12The Meeting Rooms (as above)

Starting Computer Maintenance 10 week course, Thursdays 10 - 12

The Meeting Rooms (as above)Computer Maintenance

10 wk courses, Thurs 10-12 at Bestwood Park Community Ctre Beckhampton Rd

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Pondhills Community Centre, Pondhills Lane, Arnold

sAT 4 AND sUN 5 MAY10AM - 5PM

FREE ADMISSION & ParkingRAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS

Community CinemaSt Marys Church, Arnold

Programme will be as follows:Apr 9th 2pm - The Lorax (U)Apr 16th 7.30pm - Skyfall (15)May 21st 7.30pm - Life of Pi (PG)May 28th 2pm - Hotel Transylvania (U)

All welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult & be old enough to

watch the category of lm being shown.

For more info go to: www.stmarysarnold.org.uk


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SPRING CONCERTAn evening of music withIMARI LADIES CHORUS

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Community CinemaSt Marys Church, Arnold

Programme will be as follows:Apr 9th 2pm - The Lorax (U)Apr 16th 7.30pm - Skyfall (15)May 21st 7.30pm - Life of Pi (PG)May 28th 2pm - Hotel Transylvania (U)

All welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult & be old enough to

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Lace Market Theatre presents....

24 - 27 April at 7.30pmmatinee 27 April at 2.30pm

Further info at www.lacemarkettheatre.com

0115 9507201

Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew

a comedy about the battle of the sexes

Wonderland Classic & Sports Car Festival

June 8th & 9thFerry Farm, Hoveringham, NG14 7JP

for more info:01623 490605

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ALONE? Single? Separated? Divorced? Widowed?

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The week aims to inspire, encourage and enable residents across Gedling to improve the environment in the borough for everyone who lives or works there, or for people that visit.

The council is writing to groups that may want to get involved, and will give support to clean-ups by providing litter pickers, high-vis vests, gloves and plastic bags and arranging for the filled bags to be collected.

The council will also remove any graffiti that its told about, and will help groups to promote their clean up events to people who might want to take part.

Councillor Jim Creamer, Cabinet member for Environment, said: Litter is increasing in more and more areas of our countryside and towns. Our staff do a great job, but without support from residents we arent able to completely eradicate the environmental crimes of litter, fly tipping and graffiti. The most offending items are the least biodegradable it takes 20 years for plastic bags to disappear, for example. Id encourage everyone to get involved in this Spring Clean, and do what they can for the borough.

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Men from Arnold have fought in many wars. Although weapons have changed over the centuries, the need for soldiers to train and practice has always been important.

In 1252 the 'Assize of Arms' Archery Law was passed and all Englishmen were ordered that every man between the age of 15 to 60 years old should equip themselves with arrows and a bow of his own height.

The skills needed to use a longbow had to be acquired over many years. The training areas were called the Butts. The word Butt is derived from the Anglo French word bouter meaning to expel. These Butts were usually on the outskirts of the town or village.

Some areas are still called the Butts today. There is one in East Bridgford. The Butts in Arnold was on the south western side of St Marys Church. This area was still called the Butts in 1913.

Archers were used either as individual marksmen, or on mass, where they were able to fire at such a rate that this was not surpassed until the invention of the machine gun. At the Battle of Agincourt 1000 arrows were fired every second.

King Edward III took the archery laws further and decreed in 1363 obligatory practice of archery on Sundays and holidays! it also "forbade, on pain of death, all sport that took up time better spent on war training especially archery practice".

King Henry I later proclaimed that an archer would be absolved of murder, if he killed a man during archery practise!.

In the Middle Ages nobles were obliged to respond to the call to battle with their own equipment, archers and infantry so it was important that these Archery Laws were followed.

The first and biggest battle in which longbow men fought against knights and won was The battle of Crcy. It was a resounding

victory for the English and was fought on 26 August 1346 by the Army of King Edward III of England and King Philip VI of France.

Many of the rank-and- f i le

soldiers in the English army were raised by 'indenture'. This was supposed to select the best fighters, or at least the young men with the most potential to be good soldiers. In practice, the first port of call was usually the local gaol or dungeon. Every eighth soldier in the army of Edward III was a convicted murderer, a man hoping to escape death by receiving a 'charter of pardon' by killing again in the name of the king.

One of these men who fought in the battle of Crecy was Richard Fleecher of Arnhal (Arnold ). After the battle, which he survived, he was pardoned by the king for his good service in France. We have no other details of his crime but it is probably murder.

Arnolds Archers 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.

Spring is upon us and now is the time that ALAF build on last years great successes and reinvigorate activities and events in Arnold for the forthcoming year. ALAF members are committed to continual improvement of the things that they provide, ensuring local residents in Arnold benefit from a wide range of activities on offer at very reasonable rates some are even free!

It is yet again another year packed with exciting diary dates and planning has already started. Indeed, reading through this edition of your NG5 you will see several articles by member groups who provide excellent opportunities for everyone to enjoy a hobby, craft, interest and fellowship.

So I want to encourage all of you whilst you carry out your spring clean to consider joining a group or activity. Im sure youll find it both rewarding and of course being part of something has real health benefits and it brings our community together.

I wish you well and look forward to seeing many of you at the events planned for this year.

Carol PepperChairman ALAF

Issue No. 14

In This Issue

Arnold Local Area Forum is a partnership of local authorities, community groups, agencies and organisations operating in the Arnold area.

IntroductionArnold Parochial CharitiesGedling CVSArnold Local History GroupNottingham Postcard ClubArnold in BloomScience on StageAKRAArnold Golden EaglesArnold CarnivalArnold Art Society

Arnold Library

The Arnold Local Area Forum pages are sponsored through the: Nottinghamshire County Council Division Fund allocation of Councillors

Ged Clarke, Carol Pepper and Mel Shepherd.

Arnold Parochial CharitiesIn the nineteenth century, two vicars of Arnold established an educational charity for the (then) small town of Arnold. As a result of their work schools were built and bequests were created to improve the education of young people in Arnold. Various areas of land were purchased and the rents from what are now properties built on these lands in the town provide an income which, according to the charity deeds can only be used for assisting the educational needs of young people up to the age of 25 who live in the original parish of Arnold (which now includes the parishes of Woodthorpe and Daybrook) Every year, the trustess of the Arnold Parochial Charities Board make sums of money (about 175 usually) available to young people who are students, usually at colleges or universities. These grants are used mainly for books or equipment of educational excursions or field trips. Anyone who wishes to find out more about this Charity, or who wishes to make a claim, should make contact with the Clerk, Mr Brian West of 73 Arnot Hill Road, Arnold NG5 6LN.

Arnold Local History Group

Could you be a Volunteer Driver for Gedling Community & Voluntary Services?

The drivers are all volunteers who offer their services and cars freely for the benefit of the clients, they are not taxi drivers and without them the scheme cannot run. The clients use the scheme for shopping, medical trips, socialising with friends and even going on holidays. These are people who have difficulty getting out because they cannot access public transport easily. The drivers are reimbursed for their costs in providing the service to clients at the rate of 45p per mile.

Each driver completes a comprehensive application form and two references are taken. Driving licences, MOT documents and insurance details are also checked. The drivers use their own cars and depending on their circumstances can offer the service varying amounts of time. The drivers are a friendly, caring team of people who have a concern, for others in their neighbourhood.

If you are interested and can offer a few hours please contact Peter: Tel 0115 9871981 or email: [email protected]

Nottingham Postcard Club

We meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the Meeting Room at Arnold Library at 7.45pm We are a small but dedicated group who have 31 years of history behind us. Tuesday 9th April - Members Choice. The floor is open for discussions, questions or to present your interest or latest acquisition.

Tuesday 14th May - Sea Mail - a presentation by guest Bob Allen.

Plenty of parking spaces next to ASDA and you will be very welcome to come and join us whatever your interest.

Further Information ring John Ward 0115 926 5627.

Here are details of the next couple of meetings:

Tuesday 16th April - Village Life in 17th Century Nottinghamshire - a presentation by Ted White

Tuesday 12th May - Ghosts in the Hostelries - local stories related by Margaret Harrison.

All meetings start at 7pm at Bonington House (The Labour Club), High Street, Arnold and there is ample parking almost opposite at the side of ASDA. Admission is 1 for members and 2 for non-members. Come along and meet us you will be very welcome.

For further information ring John Ward 0115 926 5627.

Arnold In BloomBrrrr its been a bad winter, but our thoughts now look forward to the sunshine and working in our gardens to fill it full of colour to cheer us up after a bleak winter. So we start planning our colour scheme, what plants we are going to go for, its now we are thinking about sowing our seeds and visits to the Garden Centre to give us some ideas and pick up some plants. Then the work begins preparing the ground and the planting and watch all of your hard work come alive and enjoy your labour of love come to life with lots of colour, nothing better than sitting on a Summers evening with a glass of wine enjoying nature and all of your labour. We would like you to share this with Arnold In Bloom. We run a competition in the Summer season and ask you to join us this year. You dont have to have a large garden even the smallest of gardens can look good. We look

forward to seeing old and new friends joining in this community spirit. If you would like to join us please telephone Joy on 9566291 or Shirley on 9208026 who will be only to happy to have a chat with you or you can meet us in the Craft Marquee at this years Carnival on the 15th and 16th June at Arnold Park where we will have a display of previous entrants gardens. We will come and see your garden when it is convenient to you and you are happy with your garden. So join in the fun and come and see us, we look forward to seeing you. Joy Bamling

April 27th sees the new Science on Stage show Little Blue featuring music, dance, art and science provided by over 500 performers of all ages, many from NG5 plus others from all across the county. Ten schools, 5 dance schools, a junior choir, an African Drumming group, a chamber choir and a rock band have been working on the project since January.

On April 27th they will be supported by professional scientists, musicians and dancers as they perform a typically rhythmic and enchanting piece of music from Karl Jenkins before bringing together the two worlds of art and science to tell the story of one world....

our very own 'Little Blue'.

Our Little Blue is scheduled for take-off on April 27th..tickets from the Royal Centre on 989 5555

Earthrise (picture left) comes from the first visitors to the moon aboard Apollo 8. They had just rounded the back of the moon . It was Christmas 1968, and the home planet was rising into view above the lifeless lunar surface as they began the long journey back

The Royal Centre picture below shows the stage with a projection from the Hubble telescope provided by The School of Physics and Astronomy at Nottingham University.

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ARNOLD KILLISICK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

Just a quick update to let you know what's happening in our area. Firstly, we really would like some new members to join us. We are a small, friendly group and we get together every 6 weeks for meetings. The meetings only last for about an hour and a half. Our meetings are at the Beacon Baptist Hall and you can be sure of a warm welcome should you decide to join us. We are currently working on a couple of projects in the community. Firstly, we are trying to get the entrance to the twitchel between the Killisick Park playing field and Harwood Close

repaired. We are also seeking funding for more benches around Killisick field.

Our annual community Fun Day will be held on Saturday the 29th June 2012 from 1 pm 4 pm in the Beacon Baptist Church Hall and car park, the Killisick Community Centre and Kil-lisick Field. There will be arena events, infor-mation stands and a range of activities for the children which are FREE!

Please call/text us on 07837952778 or e-mail [email protected]

ARNOLD GOLDEN EAGLES

This group meets at 10.00 a.m. on the first Friday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) and is specifically for older people,(the over 60s). Our meeting place is in the Wesleyan Reform Church, at the junction of Furlong Street and Burford Street. We usually have one or two speakers at each meeting who tell us about current issues which are particularly relevant to older people. At the moment we have been having speakers informing us about the changes in the Local Health Services and the Ambulance Service, and we have been considering the issue of loneliness among older people and supporting the Age UK campaign to combat loneliness.

There is no charge to attend these meetings, and anyone who considers themselves 'elderly' is most welcome. We are a friendly group of about 25 members, and the meetings usually last about one and a half hours. Anyone interested is welcome to come and 'try' a meeting.

Arnold CarnivalSaturday 15th & Sunday 16th June

FREE EVENTArnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham.

Saturday 12 midday 10.30pm Sunday 10.30am 10.00pm

Big stage entertainment from local and professional entertainers. Favourites also include Fun Dog Show,

BBMF, childrens fun fair & activity marquee, sports taster sessions and competitions, craft , charity & information

stalls, street entertainers and food & drink court.

Arnold Art Society

Members of the Society recently enjoyed two workshops with professional artists. Vic Bearcroft taught in pastels and the subject was a clouded leopard. Mike OBrien taught portraiture with members using mediums of own choice.

Contact us:If you represent a local group or are an individual who wishes to support the aims of the Forum, please contact us! We meet on a weekday evening every six weeks at the Gedling Civic Offi ces, Arnot Hill Park.

Visit us at: www.arnoldforum.co.uk or contact: Carol Pepper on tel: 0115 977 4140 or email: [email protected]

Raj Sharma on tel. 0115 9774336 or email [email protected]

At Arnold Library : April - May 2013RHYME, RATTLE AND ROLL.......a lively 30 minute session with singing and nursery rhymes, every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:30 11am for 0-3 year olds and their carers/parents. This will carry on throughout the Easter holidays as usual.CHILDRENS CRAFT ACTIVITYOn Friday 5th April from 10.30 - 11.30am we will be hosting a spring themed story and craft activity where children can decorate their own paper rabbit! This is suitable for ages 4 and up, though we do ask that parents accompany their children.THE READING CAF...Our popular Caf is open every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to refreshments and to chat about books. The caf has a themed meeting once a month; 10th April: Scandinavian Fiction; a discussion about the increasingly popular Nordic crime genre with Phillipa.8th May: John Martin, a former librarian from Leicestershire, will be joining us to discuss the History of Crime. PETER MURPHYOn Wed 10th April at 7.30pm the author Peter Murphy will be at Arnold Library to talk about his new book Shall we Gather at the River. Peters 2009 novel John the Revelator was one of the most acclaimed Irish debuts of recent years and was short listed for both the Costa First Novel Award and the Kerry Group Prize for Fiction. His latest novel tells the story of Enoch OReilly, the great fl ood that affl icts his small town and the rash of mysterious suicides that accompany it. Tickets for this event cost 3 and are available from Arnold Library.THE KNIT AND NATTER CAFEThis is now open every Monday 2pm - 3.30pm. Come along to knit, natter, borrow books and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee & biscuit for 50p!INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY?From 1.30pm - 4pm on Thursday 25th April and 30th May our Local Studies Librarian Ursula Ackrill will be in our local history section and available to help with local history or family history enquires. No booking required. For more information call 0115 9224986 or e-mail Ursula Ackrill at [email protected]. TRY IT+In addition to our sessions about how to use the Ancestry website, we are now offering lessons on how to get started on Facebook and Twitter. The sessions are free, last for 1 hour and are usually one-to-one. For these sessions you must have basic computer skills and an email address. Please contact us for more information or to book a session.

Arnold Library, Front Street, Arnold NG5 7EE T: 0115 9202247Mon & Fri 9am - 6pm; Tue & Thur 9am - 7pm; Wed & Sat 9am - 4pm

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Our Services Full Project Management Fitted Kitchens Fitted Bedrooms Fitted Bathrooms Makeovers Replacement Worktops Appliances Boilers Kitchen Repairs Plastering Painting and Decorating Tiling Plumbing Electrics Building Work New Ceilings With Spot Lights Interior Doors Skirtings, Architraves and Coving Waste Removal

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Ceramic tile wood-lookalikegarden decking is a fabulousnew product which is aboutto revolutionise the ever-popular garden deck. Rapidadvances in ceramic tiletechnology have producedan astonishingly accurate reproduction of real wood decking.It is easy to lay and looks just like the real thing but thisdecking will stand up to everything the weather and heavygarden use can throw at it without losing any of itsattractive finish.Garden decking is a fashionable feature of modern gardens but traditional wooden decking demands almost constantattention to keep it in peak condition. The ceramic tilealternative will look just as good as it did the day you laid it even after several years of constant use.Its one of the latest ceramic tile products to have arrived atNottingham-based East Midlands Ceramics, the regions

leading ceramic tile supplier. EMC Tiles managing director,Barry Slawson said: These new wood look-alike deckingtiles from the Spanishmanufacturer Cinca, areperfect for all applicationswhere you may want touse wooden decking. Butthe advantages arenumerous. They will neverrot, unlike timber theydont need regularweatherproofing treatmentto keep them in peakcondition.The introduction of ceramic tile decking is a highly significantbreakthrough that will be welcomed by gardeners and homeowners who may have been reluctant to invest in afashionable deck simply because of the hassles involvedin their upkeep. Now they can have the best of both worlds great looking decking they dont have to worry about.

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Lower Prices & Perfect Quality1. We can help you choose the perfect tiles for every application. Emc tiles are award winners (best use of tiles in the home)2.We can calculate tile quantities for your job. 3.We can arrange fixing by an experiencedprofessional. 4.We can arrange FREE local delivery.

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Ceramic tile wood-lookalikegarden decking is a fabulousnew product which is aboutto revolutionise the ever-popular garden deck. Rapidadvances in ceramic tiletechnology have producedan astonishingly accurate reproduction of real wood decking.It is easy to lay and looks just like the real thing but thisdecking will stand up to everything the weather and heavygarden use can throw at it without losing any of itsattractive finish.Garden decking is a fashionable feature of modern gardens but traditional wooden decking demands almost constantattention to keep it in peak condition. The ceramic tilealternative will look just as good as it did the day you laid it even after several years of constant use.Its one of the latest ceramic tile products to have arrived atNottingham-based East Midlands Ceramics, the regions

leading ceramic tile supplier. EMC Tiles managing director,Barry Slawson said: These new wood look-alike deckingtiles from the Spanishmanufacturer Cinca, areperfect for all applicationswhere you may want touse wooden decking. Butthe advantages arenumerous. They will neverrot, unlike timber theydont need regularweatherproofing treatmentto keep them in peakcondition.The introduction of ceramic tile decking is a highly significantbreakthrough that will be welcomed by gardeners and homeowners who may have been reluctant to invest in afashionable deck simply because of the hassles involvedin their upkeep. Now they can have the best of both worlds great looking decking they dont have to worry about.

HITTING THE DECK WITH ACERAMIC TILE WOOD LOOK-ALIKE

To experience a virtual tour of our showroom and servicesgo to www.emctiles.co.uk and click onto the video link

Southglade Business Park, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 9RA(opposite Bulwell Common Golf Course)T: 0115 9770155 E: [email protected] W: www.emctiles.co.uk

Lower Prices & Perfect Quality1. We can help you choose the perfect tiles for every application. Emc tiles are award winners (best use of tiles in the home)2.We can calculate tile quantities for your job. 3.We can arrange fixing by an experiencedprofessional. 4.We can arrange FREE local delivery.

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First Team Fixtures 30 March v Lincoln Moorlands

1 April v Thackley

27 April v Worksop Paramore

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Town, Roy Francis who sadly passed away earlier this year, he will be greatly missed.

The Reserve and Academy sides are still performing well, both sitting comfortably mid table in their respective leagues. The First team however have been struggling at the bottom of the NCEL Prem. Good performances of late have given hope that they can climb out of trouble. The Club are also appealing a 10 point penalty imposed by the League for reasons not yet clear

Arnold boys Sunday under 10's team are currently looking for

players to strengthen their squad.Please contact the manager

on 07870222096

The late Roy Francis

Family Business Since 1961

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Local student, Jamie Read-Tannock, of Arnold Hill Academy has won a national competition to become the UKs Youth Chancellor 2013.

The 17 year old who is studying Economics, Maths, French and History A-levels was chosen from a field of entrants from across the country to win the title. He has since travelled to London to deliver his winning speech and budget recommendations to the Houses of Parliament.

Robin Fugill is Head Teacher at Arnold Hill Academy: We are thrilled with Jamies win. His observations of the current economy and recommendations for change show a real understanding of the issues and challenges that any chancellor faces.

Entrants had to upload a short, 90 second, video to YouTube, outlining their economic policies, including spending and taxation. These were then voted on by young people all over the U.K., with Jamie scoring 35 percent of the popular vote and a comfortable win over his nearest rival with 31 percent.

Jamie commented: The day in London was amazing, I met George Osborne and spoke to him about the government policy on encouraging apprenticeships, made a speech in Committee Room 10 of the Houses of Parliament and collected a brand new iPad 4 as a prize, all as part of the Paying For It Youth Budget launch event. With several groups from different schools, me and the runners up were able to express our views to a group of MPs on subjects including the environment, education, and business.

Take a look at Jamies winning entry here http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=48st-mK1lsM

LOCAL STUDENT BECOMES NATIONAL YOUTH CHANCELLOR


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Your local time served, professional decorator

Interior & exterior workFree quotationsFully insuredFriendly & reliable

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Spring is here and as plants start to burst into life, we all can get back in to the garden once again.

At Floralands we have plenty of fantastic new stock coming in everyday to get you excited from Prunes insia Kojou-no-mai thats in full bud ready to burst through with its white stunning flowers as well as a selection of Magnolias, Camellias, Roses, Clematis, Japanese Acers and much more.

This time of year is always a busy time in the garden, preparing for the seasons ahead so here are some handy tips.

Ten tips to help you spring into action :

Prune any shrubs required before growth starts to show, if they flower in the spring prune after they have floweredPlant First early seed potatoes Make sure new shoots are protected from slugs Top dress shrub beds or pots with a suitable compost or feed Plant your summer flowering bulbs out Jet wash garden paths that are green or use a suitable algae cleaner Make sure there is adequate support for your climbers and tie in where requiredPull out unwanted weeds coming through in pots and shrub beds Give your lawn its first cut on a high setting if required Clear out old hanging baskets ready to be re- planted

SPRING INTO ACTION!

For everything the keen gardener needsBedding Plants Shrubs & Trees Climbers Pots Tools

General Gardening Sundries Garden Pond Equipment and more!

Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham NG4 4QL Tel: 0115 926 8137 Email: [email protected]

www.floralands.co.uk

Open Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pmThe Floralands Farm Park reopens Easter Weekend!

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All aspects of tree work carried out to high standards.Our team are fully trained and qualified.

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