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index / list of advertisers 78

contents

looking good, feeling great 10

community diary 18,19

useful information 76

sudoku 12

business, IT & finance 32

crossword 50

eat, drink & be merry! 8

puzzle solutions 76

free time 17

home and garden 39

recipes 8

a helping hand 37

classifieds 54

kids diary 28

kids 26teen talk 26

helping hand directory 38,39

pets 22

special occasions 23

safer neighbourhoods 36

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Dear Readers

At last Spring is in the air and thoughts turn to Easter...

As is the tradition - we have included an Easter competition on page 32. Find the hidden Easter bunny and win a great prize. Happy hunting!

Don’t forget Mother’s Day is on March 30th this year. On page 24 there are plenty of cheap or free ideas of ways to give mum/grandma a treat.

Remember community news is free so please get in touch. We love to hear from you.

Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

431 Mapperley Plains, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5RWTelephone: 01159 268 200Email: info@brookfields-gardencentre.co.ukwww.brookfields-gardencentre.co.uk

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With lots of activities in store for the spring, these are just some of the dates to put in your diary:

March 8th Burnham Nurseries internationally recognised Orchid growers are with us for the annual Orchid Festival. This is a fantastic opportunity to talk to the experts and select from some superb less widely available varieties.

15/16th March Plant a cup for Mother’s Day

8th & 10th April Children’s Craft activity

15th April Easter Bonnet making activity

19th April The Easter Bunny arrives for the annual Easter Treasure hunt with chocolate eggs galore

We are delighted to welcome the extremely popular Arts and Crafts Fair to Brookfields from the 13-15thApril. With loads of wonderful hand crafted products, many from local artisans it just gives another reason to visit the centre during the Spring holiday.

With our fantastic new Pets and Aquatics department, the best colourful bedding plant selection in the area and our newly extended Coffee shop, Brookfields really should be your first port of call when shopping for the Spring Garden.

Look forward to seeing you, bring on the sunshine!Sign up to our Premier club on the website for News and updates andLike our Facebook page to keep up with what’s on in store.

We are delighted to welcome the extremely popular Arts and Crafts

hand crafted products, many from local artisans it just gives another

We have fantastic displays and ideas to getyou into the garden with loads of interesting projects no matter how experienced a gardener you may be. Come along and be inspired to create outdoor space the whole family can enjoy.

Chilli Chicken Enchiladas4 large flour tortilla wrapsFor the filling2 tbsp olive oil400g chicken breast - sliced into strips1 red pepper - sliced1 onion - halved & sliced2 garlic cloves - finely chopped2 red chillies - finely choppedsalt & pepperFor the sauce5 tbsp passata1 tbsp white wine vinegar2 tbsp oyster sauce2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce2 tsp sugar1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp oreganotabasco sauce to tastesalt & pepper

It’s a Wrap!At around £1 for a pack of 8, wraps are a regular on my shopping list. As well as an alternative to bread for pack-ups they can be used for some delicious hot family meals and snacks. Here are some of my kids favourites...

Chorizo & Cheese Quesadillas4 large flour tortilla wraps2 tbsp olive oilFor the filling2 tbsp tomato ketchup150g grated red leicester cheese16 slices chorizoMethodSpread the ketchup over two of the wraps, place 8 slices of chorizo on top and cover both wraps with cheese, then place the other wrap on top so you have two large round sandwiches. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large non stick frying pan, when hot, add one of the quesadillas. Fry for a couple of minutes til golden, using a fish slice flip and fry for a couple of mins on the other side. Add the other tbsp oil and repeat with the other quesadilla. Remove, slice and enjoy!

SamosasMaking samosas out of flour tortillas couldn’t be easier. The 7” size works best. A pack of 10 wraps will make 20 samosas.Before you start, make some glue out of 1tbsp flour mixed with 2tbsp water. Use this to stick the edges down. When you are ready warm the wraps up for 10 secs in the microwave (2 at a time is fine). When pliable - cut each in half. Using your finger put some glue down the flat side and wrap into a cone shape. Press the seam to make sure they are stuck. Spoon in your favourite filling leaving enough room at the top to seal with the glue.Now you can brush with oil and bake on a tray in the oven (200˚C) for 10 mins. Or you can shallow fry for a couple of minutes each side until golden brown.There are loads of different fillings you could use: traditional spicy potato and pea, beans and cheese, spicy rice and mince, even chocolate buttons and sliced banana!!

For the topping150g cheddar - grated2 tbsp sour cream (optional)MethodHeat oven to 180°C. Grease a square oven proof dish. Make the filling first. Heat the oil in a large pan, cook chicken, remove with slotted spoon & place to one side. Fry peppers, onion, garlic & chillies until just cooked (add more oil if necessary). Put chicken back into the pan and season to taste. Now make the sauce. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat gently for 10 mins. Check seasoning and adjust accordingly. Now to put it all together...add 3 tbsp of sauce to the chilli chicken mix, spread 2 tbsp of sauce on the bottom of the dish. Warm the tortillas up to make them easier to handle. Split the filling between the 4 wraps. Place the filling in the middle of the wrap, sprinke a bit of cheese on, tuck the sides in and roll up. Place the four wraps in the oven proof dish. Use the rest of the sauce to cover the wraps, dot the sour cream over and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 20 mins until golden and sizzling.

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After a precarious existence since taking over publication of the Guided Walks booklet from the County Council in 2010, the Nottinghamshire Guided Walks Partnership is looking forward to a more successful year. Funding the free booklets of guided walks with its accompanying web-site has been a constant head-ache, but significant grants have improved this year’s prospects. Pictured above are Alkane Energy’s Project Manager Colin Rose and Diane Thorpe (Project Co-ordinator) at their methane-to-electricity plant at Gedling Country Park. Since May 2012 it has been removing potentially dangerous levels of methane gas from the former pit workings, turning it into usable electrical power for the National Grid. Colin and Diane are presenting a cheque for £250 to Chris Thompson (NGW Chairman) and Treasurer Paul Wagstaff. Attending on the right are Mary Mills and Brian Cluff, NGW Partners.The Partnership has also been very fortunate in receiving a generous grant from the Big Lottery for this year’s publication, with an advertising contribution from the Ramblers.The booklets will be distributed throughout Nottinghamshire during March and April, via County and City libraries, country parks, information centres and similar outlets. It will contain over 150 walks led by experienced leaders from most of the walking clubs and societies in the County, with a similar number of health walks. This information will also appear on the web-site www.nottsguidedwalks.co.uk from where it can be downloaded. This year, as an experiment, the web-site will add some short self-guided walks, with detailed instructions and informative photos for five different routes, intended for families and small groups perhaps new to country walking.

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looking good, feeling great

Will you be thriving or surviving this year?

Lacking Self Belief…?

Worn down with other problems or issues…? Sometimes problems come and go. If we have strong personal foundations, and are resourced enough, we are more likely to move on quickly. If we are lacking

self-esteem or, we are dogged by unhappy experiences and limiting beliefs - perhaps from childhood experiences - we may not thrive so easily.

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Sundays 5 to 6pm at RedhillWALKING FOOTBALL

Redhill 0115 956 9996 | Carlton Forum 0115 987 2333

Walking Football is a

BRAND NEW SESSION aimed at helping people rediscover their fitness.

If you used to play football but now find the pace a bit too fast, or even if you have never had the chance to play

before, walking football is the perfect session to come to.

STARTS THE FIRST WEEKEND IN MARCH

Sundays 5 to 6pm at RedhillSaturdays 5 to 6pm at Carlton Forum

Do you suffer with:Back & Neck Pain • Injuries • Joint Aches & Pains • Arthritis • Bad Posture

We offer professional treatments Manual Therapy • Massage • Specific Exercise Programmes • Pilates • Kinesiology Taping • Rehabilitation • Advice & Education

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Call to book your appointment:Tel: 07875 758 075

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With a generous grant from The Big Lottery, we have covered most of the County with our 2014 Guided Walks booklets. From March you should find them

in libraries, country parks and information centres. However, if you are unable to pick up a copy, please check our web-site: www.nottsguidedwalks.co.uk

Nottinghamshire Guided Walks

Programme

Not only can the same information be found there, but we also update it with new walks during the year. You can print off individual walks - or a whole month. As an experiment, we are adding to the web-site five

self-guided walks with many in-formative pictures to help you find and enjoy the routes.

Happy walking!

Published by the Nottinghamshire Guided Walks Partnership

March to December 2014

Walks for All



To register:!email: [email protected]!

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New for Spring!A course in

Tango & Sambastarts on

Thursday April 24th 2014 for 7-weeks

Sunday Workshop!in Tango

Sunday April 6th First session starts at 2 pm

Further sessions at 3, 4 & 5 pm

Mapperley Plains Social ClubStart Dancin'

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• Ingrowing Toenails • Diabetic Specialists

Suzanne Gratton-FisherDipCFHP MPSPract MVRHOME VISITING PRACTICE

Tel: 07739 250807Registered and Fully Insured

BOWEN THERAPYFrozen shoulder,whiplash, back pain, plantar fasciitis...

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)As seen on Paul McKenna for phobias, anxiety, cravings

Corinne Light BA, ECBS, EFT pract.

Tel: 07796 992655throughout the Nottingham area

Medical studies show that tai chi is powerfully effective in promoting health, fitness and relaxation. It is suitable for almost everyone and can be practiced almost anywhere. What’s more, it’s enjoyable and fun – come along and join me for a taster session.

Mon 24th February 11.30am - 12.30pm Rear Hall,

Good Shepherd RC Church, Thackerays Lane

To book a place or have a chat about the class, call Wendy on 01522 778843 or

e mail: [email protected]

TAI CHI FOR HEALTHTAI CHI FOR BEGINNERSTAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS

Want to Feel Better?

Mind - over - MatterHealing Problems.....the gentle way

Angela LawrenceReg: Clinical Hypnotherapist/Psychotherapist

AMIH;CECCH.MAPHP (Acc. & Acc. Supervisor);SQHP15 years in practice - living back in Nottm

Specialising in:Weight Control; Fears; Stopping

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T: 078 66 55 0479E: [email protected]

At the Gedling Sports Awards in November 2013, the following received awards for their achievement in 2012/2013. Congratulations to all the winners and to all others nominated.Junior Sportsman of the Year - Under 11Jack Urquart, Porchester Junior SchoolJunior Sportswoman Under-11Molly Doran, Arno Vale Junior SchoolJunior Sportsman 11-16Jack Kerr, Nuneaton YBCJunior Sportswoman 11-16 Joint winnersChloe Johnson, Nottingham WildcatsCharlotte Steggles, Sherwood E-Act AcademyJunior Sportsman 16-21Dan Hyams, Arnold Hill AcademyJunior Sportswoman 16-21Bryony Corrigan-RattrayAdult SportspersonJane Pidgeon, Notts Athletics ClubAchievement in Disability SportDavid Newsham, Notts Knights Blind CricketJunior Club Team Under-11Paviors Under 10’sJunior Club Team 11 – 18Gedling Southbank FC U13 GirlsSenior Club TeamPaviors RFC 1st XVSchool Team (Primary)Salterford House U11 Netball TeamSchool team (Secondary)Arnold Hill Academy Year 7 Basketball TeamSports Leader of the YearWill Horton, The Carlton AcademyJunior Coach of the Year (Under-20)Rio Henley, Christ The King AcademyClub Coach of the YearDaniel Edson, Mellish Rugby ClubVolunteer of the Year – The Andy Bowers AwardKevin Rostance, Papplewick & Linby CCSports Club of the YearGedling Southbank Football ClubLifetime Achievement in SportAdrian Hall, Gedling Southbank FCSportsperson of the YearDan Hyams, Arnold Hill AcademyThe next meeting of the Forum will be held on Monday 3rd March at 7pm in the Committee Room at the Civic Centre in Arnold.Contact us at [email protected] or find us on Facebook

Gedling Sports Awards


Remembering Eric….

William Eric Woodward

With the centenary of the First World War approaching one way we can contribute is to take a closer look at our war memorials and ask ourselves who were the men behind the names?

I chose a name at random from one Nottingham war memorial and set out to find out something about the life behind the name - William Eric Woodward.

Through researching the census records, I traced his nephew living in Derby. War records, Scouting and other archives gave me a wealth of information allowing me to piece together much of Eric’s short life. Born in 1899, William lived on Gawthorne Street, New Basford. His father, a house decorator, died in 1908 and his mother

took up this occupation to support Eric and his younger sister Agnes. Eric was a keen scout, joining the 1st Caledonian troop in 1909. The troop met at Blackwood camp close to the newly built Nottingham prison. A Memorial Gateway still marks the entrance to Blackwood commemorating all Scouts who died in the First World War. Eric’s sister, Agnes, later became Akela of the scout troop.

Corporal William Eric Woodward, Durham Light Infantry died on the 29th June 1919 in Leicester Military hospital and is buried in Basford cemetery. He is one of 15 names commemorated on the memorial windows at St Andrews with Castle Gate Church in Nottingham. The charity War Memorials Online (www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk) seeks photographs and details of all memorials to assist them in compiling a lasting tribute to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Perhaps you can assist this project or uncover some details of the lives behind the names on your local war memorial?

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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.Mapperley Women’s Institute - meet 2nd Monday each month from 7.30pm onwards at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call 01636 673550 for contact details.Mapperley Artists - meet at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Wed 9.30am and Thursday 1.30pm. Call John Tanner on 0115 960 2614.

Porchester Garden Club - a social club for keen gardeners, meet on last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call Mrs Tanner on 0115 960 2614.

Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923.

Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Monday of each month. 7 - 9pm at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. For more information call Ann Mathews on 0115 927 9365.

Coffee Morning - at the Wesleyan Reform Church, corner of Burford/Furlong Street, Arnold. On the 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am - 11.30am. Cakes, home-made marmalade etc on sale.Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every two weeks on Thursday eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850.Friends of Coppice Park - meet every 2nd Saturday of the month, 11am - 2pm at the park to work or play. All welcome. For more info call June on 0115 960 5540.

Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.comSpanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on [email protected] Scrabble Club - Arrive at 6.30pm every Thurs at Haywood Rd Community Centre. Newcomers & experienced players welcome.For more info contact Greg on 07910 048162 or visit www.mapperleysc.org.uk.Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119 for details.

Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 9404147.

Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk.

Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am at The Park Inn, Mansfield Road. For more info call Alan Bush on 07833 232215.

Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or [email protected]

Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email [email protected]. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village.

Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & Sept. Meetings at Bonington House (Labour Club), High St, Arnold. Details: www.arnold-history-group.org. Email: [email protected] or tel: 0115 920 4780.

Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & Sept. Meetings at Bonington House (Labour Club), High St, Arnold. Details: www.arnold-history-group.org. Email: [email protected] or tel: 0115 920 4780.

Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

Sherwood Chorus - is an informal choir consisting of people who enjoy singing but cannot read music. Meet every Monday at 7pm - 9pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 403 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more info email: [email protected] or just turn up. Admission £2 towards room hire.

Yoga - Mondays, Carrington. St John’s NG5 2DP Fun, uplifting, aerobic, relaxing, meditative. Contact - 07760886393 or [email protected] or www.yoganova.co.uk for details.

Arnold WEA Branch - education courses for adults. March 5, 10-12 “Introduction to Oil Painting” - 12 meetings. March 6, 10-12 “Spring Flower Arranging” - 5 meetings. April 24, 10-12 “Summer Flower Arranging” - 5 meetings. Contact 0115 962 8407 or http://arnoldwea.wordpress.com/

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

Card Playing - join our small, friendly group and learn Tichu, a 4 player game. More strategic than poker, simpler and more fun than bridge, it’s a game for all ages. We meet once monthly, Sat evenings. Contact: [email protected]

Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861.

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

French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email [email protected]. A bientot.

Coffee & Cake - every Wednesday 10.30-12noon at Foxhill Evangelical Church, Hill View Rd, Carlton. Drop in for a cup of tea/coffee, a cake and a chat.

Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied.

The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:[email protected]

Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk

Arnold Townswomens Guild - meet the first Tuesday of each month (Feb to Dec). 7pm to 9pm. New members welcome. Contact Jenny Green on 0115 926 3125.

Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695.

Arnold Branch of the U3A - meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - Chairman 0115 920 1160 or visit www.arnoldu3a.org

Bonington Film Club - Membership £1 per year. Film admission £2.50. Films shown regularly to members in the Bonington Theatre. To join contact Pauline Allan: 0115 967 6722 or [email protected]

Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road. Further information on 0115 844 7167

Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham - everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.

Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Light exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal.. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information.

Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 9939106 after 7pm for info. New members welcome.

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

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

Tai Chi for Health and Self Defence - Dragon River Chen style Tai Chi at Arnold Hill School. Monday nights, 7-8.30pm. New starters always welcome. Website: http://chentaichi.webs.com/ For more info call Dave on 07981488890 or [email protected]

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

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Joy on 07790 624374 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org

City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: [email protected]

Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook.

The Nottingham Centre’s winter programme of talks continues until the AGM on April 24th.March 13th at 2.15pm: The Chaworth & Musters Family, by Richard Starr.March 27th at 7.30pm: French Impressions, by Gordon Gadsby.April 10th at 2.15pm: Alan Tyler April 24th at 7.30pm: AGM followed by The Nottingham Centre Year 2013During the summer months a variety of excursions and holidays are arranged. Activities for the summer of 2014 are as follows:Outings and HolidaysWednesday 16th April – An excursion has been arranged to the Macclesfield Silk Museums.Monday 12th May – Ironbridge Gauge Museums.Tuesday 10th June – Alford, and Gunby Hall, Lincs.Friday 18th July – Wrest Park, Beds. Thursday 21st August – The Bronte Museum, Yorkshire.Wednesday 24th September – Hampton Court Palace.HOLIDAYSBonnie Scotland, 1st - 6th June 2014Norfolk, 2nd – 4th October 2014

All meetings take place at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission is £2 for members, £3 for visitors, who are always warmly welcomed. To join costs £6 for one, £10 for two, but you must be a member of National Trust to join the Nottingham Centre and you must be a member of the Centre to go on the excursions, which are very popular.For more information contact Mrs.Heather Brooks, tel. 0115 9436272Email:[email protected] or visit the Centre website: www.nottinghamnt.co.uk

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Nottingham Flower ClubApril 10th - Willow Workshop with Rachel Poole - SheffieldApril 24 - “Kaleidoscope” by Carol Black, Stockport

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Fifteen puppies, abandoned beside a Nottinghamshire canal, are now in loving homes thanks to the combined efforts of kind members of the public and a small charity.

Discovered in cold conditions late last year, the puppies appeared to have been callously ‘dumped’. With ages ranging from around seven to eleven weeks, they were all cross-breeds and from five different litters. An alarmed dog-walker thankfully immediately alerted Animal Accident Rescue Unit – a small Nottinghamshire charity.

Entirely run by volunteers, and with donations as its sole income source, taking on the puppies was a large pull on the charity’s team and resources. Through working with a vet practice, the charity’s volunteer dog fosterers plus dog welfare team, the charity is delighted to announce that every single pup has now been adopted and is thriving in new homes – like Toby (pictured).

Animal Accident Rescue Unit would like to thank all those who helped either by donating food or funds, fostering and adopting these vulnerable puppies. The tireless work continues, however, and funds to help other animals at risk – as well as costs to help neuter the pups when they are old enough – are constantly needed.

To help, call Animal Accident Rescue Unit on 0115-9321555,email:[email protected], donate via www.animalaccident.org.uk. Cheque donations, made payable to Animal Accident Rescue Unit, can be posted to PO Box 5414, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5DT. Food donations can also be given most conveniently online, by using the charity’s ‘Wish List’ via the website.Donations of ‘time’ are always equally needed – whilst offering a most rewarding experience! To find out more, click on ‘Volunteer Roles’ on the main website, or call Recruitment on 0115-956 3799.

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Gedling Borough Council is asking for pet food donations to support a project that provides a foster home for pets from families who are affected by domestic violence.

The ‘Pets Project’ run by Women’s Aid Integrated Services (WAIS) helps women and their children who need to leave abusive relationships but are scared to leave pets behind with an abusive partner. Most refuges and hostels are unable to house animals, but the WAIS team can organise for a carer to foster pets and re-unite them with the owner once they are ready. The owner is required to pay for the pet food and the council are asking for customers and staff to give pet food donations to help ease the burden on the families.

People can donate food at the council offices in Arnot Hill Park, Arnold and all donations will then be passed onto WAIS who will allocate the food to the foster homes.

For more information people can contact Sarah at Women’s Aid Integrated Services on 07971 337 264 or email [email protected] or visit www.wais.org.uk

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Fifteen puppies, abandoned beside a Nottinghamshire canal, are now in loving homes thanks to the combined efforts of kind members of the public and a small charity.

Discovered in cold conditions late last year, the puppies appeared to have been callously ‘dumped’. With ages ranging from around seven to eleven weeks, they were all cross-breeds and from five different litters. An alarmed dog-walker thankfully immediately alerted Animal Accident Rescue Unit – a small Nottinghamshire charity.

Entirely run by volunteers, and with donations as its sole income source, taking on the puppies was a large pull on the charity’s team and resources. Through working with a vet practice, the charity’s volunteer dog fosterers plus dog welfare team, the charity is delighted to announce that every single pup has now been adopted and is thriving in new homes – like Toby (pictured).

Animal Accident Rescue Unit would like to thank all those who helped either by donating food or funds, fostering and adopting these vulnerable puppies. The tireless work continues, however, and funds to help other animals at risk – as well as costs to help neuter the pups when they are old enough – are constantly needed.

To help, call Animal Accident Rescue Unit on 0115-9321555,email:[email protected], donate via www.animalaccident.org.uk. Cheque donations, made payable to Animal Accident Rescue Unit, can be posted to PO Box 5414, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5DT. Food donations can also be given most conveniently online, by using the charity’s ‘Wish List’ via the website.Donations of ‘time’ are always equally needed – whilst offering a most rewarding experience! To find out more, click on ‘Volunteer Roles’ on the main website, or call Recruitment on 0115-956 3799.

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Don’t Forget Mother’s Day – 30 MarchMothering Sunday was originally a Christian holiday dating back as far as the 17 Century. This is not to be confused with the American “Mother’s Day” that was created early in the 20th Century to celebrate mums and all they do.

In 1913 Constance Adelaide Smith, from Nottinghamshire, read an article in a newspaper claiming that Britain planned to introduce the American Mother’s Day to Britain and that this would be celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Although Constance liked the idea of a day devoted to mothers, she decided it would be better to revive the traditional Christian holiday that was held on the fourth Sunday of Lent.

What actually happened was a fusion of the two celebrations. With an influx of US servicemen into Britain during the second World War the day became more often referred to as Mother’s Day but the actual day it was celebrated was determined by the Christian calendar.

Interestingly Constance never married and had no children. She was buried in Coddington, Nottinghamshire where she had lived.

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Ella’s Teen Talk:

Ella Higginbotham aged 16

Getting the most from sixth form....

Next issue:

Handling Friends

I hate pressure. I am also very pathetic at making decisions; so when someone puts pressure on me to make a decision it never goes too well. School is always putting me in this position and most recently they asked me to start applying to sixth form and college. That is a lot of pressure around a big decision.

I’ve heard so many people say that A-levels are one of the hardest things you will ever do (I know this because my 17 year old sister makes the stresses of it all very clear) so this doesn’t exactly fill me with confidence for the next two years. However, they say if you keep doing the things you enjoy then you will get through it, and that’s where I intend to start!

My main priority is having friends that keep me grounded; whether that is the friends at my current school or making friends at a new college or sixth form. Surrounding yourself with a good group of people is just as important as everything academic, so try not to get too caught up in it all and remember the people that will help keep you sane through it! Of course I am not saying that the education side isn’t important, because actually in the end that is the whole point, so you do have to focus on what your strengths are. Choose a sixth form/ college where you will feel comfortable with the people and that offers the facilities that you would personally benefit from; choose your subjects wisely, think about that final results day and which subjects you feel you can really achieve in!

Other than that, you have to remember that sixth form and college is an experience. Despite what you probably think, it isn’t there to try and ruin your life but to help build your dream future. My parents always tell me stories of how when they were in sixth form (which was a looooong time ago) they would sit and play games in the common room and not put too much pressure on themselves. They are both happy and in good jobs and this helps put things into perspective for me. So take the opportunity, have fun getting to know new people and take the challenges in your stride because if you let stress take over then sixth form could be your worst enemy!


kidsElla’s Teen Talk:

Ella Higginbotham aged 16

Getting the most from sixth form....

Next issue:

Handling Friends

I hate pressure. I am also very pathetic at making decisions; so when someone puts pressure on me to make a decision it never goes too well. School is always putting me in this position and most recently they asked me to start applying to sixth form and college. That is a lot of pressure around a big decision.

I’ve heard so many people say that A-levels are one of the hardest things you will ever do (I know this because my 17 year old sister makes the stresses of it all very clear) so this doesn’t exactly fill me with confidence for the next two years. However, they say if you keep doing the things you enjoy then you will get through it, and that’s where I intend to start!

My main priority is having friends that keep me grounded; whether that is the friends at my current school or making friends at a new college or sixth form. Surrounding yourself with a good group of people is just as important as everything academic, so try not to get too caught up in it all and remember the people that will help keep you sane through it! Of course I am not saying that the education side isn’t important, because actually in the end that is the whole point, so you do have to focus on what your strengths are. Choose a sixth form/ college where you will feel comfortable with the people and that offers the facilities that you would personally benefit from; choose your subjects wisely, think about that final results day and which subjects you feel you can really achieve in!

Other than that, you have to remember that sixth form and college is an experience. Despite what you probably think, it isn’t there to try and ruin your life but to help build your dream future. My parents always tell me stories of how when they were in sixth form (which was a looooong time ago) they would sit and play games in the common room and not put too much pressure on themselves. They are both happy and in good jobs and this helps put things into perspective for me. So take the opportunity, have fun getting to know new people and take the challenges in your stride because if you let stress take over then sixth form could be your worst enemy!

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KIDS DIARYIf you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: [email protected]

Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599.St Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time only), 9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Hall, Woodborough Rd. Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131.

Iona School Toddler Group - a gentle & supportive session for parents/carers and their little ones. Tues & Wed 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only) at Iona School, 310 Sneinton Dale. Call 0115 941 5295 or www.theionaschool.org.uk. We are a registered charity.Mapperley Baby & Toddler Group - Every Thurs 10am - 12 at Mapperley Methodist Church, Woodborough Rd, Mapperley (ring for Hall). Relaxed play for babies and toddlers. £2 per family, includes tea and biscuits. Contact Michelle on 07730 009264 or Sophie on 07702 892362.Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Small play area with baby toys. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or [email protected]

Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical music ever written - and modern music too! Come and see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. Check out our website www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054.Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: [email protected] W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm.

Street Dance Classes - Culcha street dance for girls & The Force break dance classes for boys. Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&[email protected] or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisureAir Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org

Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Carlton.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 961 4114 or Shirley 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com

Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families welcome. Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information.

Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon. Contact Andrew Whitaker on 07891 654978.

Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap, Ballet & Modern Theatre Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk

Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.

LA School of Dance - all ages, all styles. Professional teacher. Classes at Mapperley Community Centre on Fridays 5 - 6pm. Only £3.50 per class. For more info call Lorraine on 07816 209839 or 0115 920 3558.

1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm. Open to all ages 5-14 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: [email protected] or 0115 912 0098

Dance Divaz - NOW OPEN IN ARNOLD, dance for fun to latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced £3.50 each from age 3 to adults, held every Monday at Arnold Welfare (opp Greyhound pub). Also Street classes with J on a Friday at Arnold Mill School age from 6 to 18. For class times and more information see www.dancedivaz.co.uk or call 07954 418481.


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Calling all CBeebies fans! CBeebies Live! returns with CBeebies Live! The Big Band - a brand new arena show stopping off for two shows at Capital FM Arena Nottingham on 12 April 2014.

You can book online, through our Ticket Hotline on 0843 373 3000 or you can call into the Capital FM Arena Nottingham Box Offi ce, Bolero Square, The Lace Market Nottingham, NG1 1LA, which is open 9am - 9pm seven days a week.

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Farmers who had good clay on their land turned, what was for farming a liability, into a money making asset. One of these enterprising families were the Cotton’s who had a farm off Scout Lane.

The Cotton’s operated a small brick kiln. In 1871 they employed William Maddock, a local bricklayer who had experience of kiln construction, to build a further kiln. Maddock had completed the main outline and building by the end of June and was leaving the inner clay seal to dry before building the abutments on the outside of the structure. A shortage of bricks and very wet weather combined to prevent the kiln being finished. The kiln was a bee hive shape with a chimney on the top. The lack of the abutments meant that the kiln had not yet been used.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, 4th July 1871 the weather was still awful. Cotton and his father along with two other men, John May, the farm bailiff, and an agricultural

labourer call Gibson, were walking the farm inspecting the crops near his brick yard when the storm reached its height. As the thunder clapped the men decided to take shelter in the half completed kiln until the storm abated.

While the men were inside the kiln it suddenly collapsed, trapping the men inside. Some 15 yards from the kiln was the brickmakers hut where Christopher

Bee, the brickmaker and John Guy, an agricultural labourer, were sheltering. On hearing the noise they immediately ran over to the kiln and started to take off what remained of the roof.

First they pulled Gibson out, then May followed by the Cottons. All were seriously injured. May had been completely buried in the collapse. His leg was broken in several places and he had been very badly crushed by the debris.

Unfortunately he died within minutes of rescue before any medical help arrived. He left a wife, Harriett and eight children now without a father and husband to support them.

The other men were rushed to hospital and although badly injured all eventually recovered. It was concluded at the inquest the following day that the very wet weather had not allowed the clay and mortar to set. This, coupled with the storm, and the lack of abutments, had caused the structure to collapse while the men were inside.

Any Port In A Storm by Bob Massey

I am researching the history of Mapperley and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with more details or information. Email: [email protected] or post via NG5 magazine.


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Bestwood MVC Hand Over Charity Cheques

Towards the end of another busy year, Colin Pursglove, Chair of Bestwood MVC was delighted to hand over two cheques of £450 each to Macmillan Cancer Support Group and Treetops Hospice at a concert at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Beeston last November.Pictured in the photograph along with Colin from left to right are Janet Sanders, Charity

Co-ordinator of Nightingale Macmillan Unit, John Griffiths, Patron of Treetops Hospice and Carol Rigley, Linda Gourley and Carol Harrison from the Imari Ladies Chorus. The funds had been raised at a joint concert with the Imari Ladies Chorus in September 2013 at The Chatsworth Theatre, Long Eaton.

Following their very successful 2013 Christmas Show, Grand Central Chorus have just announced the date and venue for their 2014 Christmas Show! It will be at 4.30pm on Sunday 7 December in the May Hall, Trent College, Long Eaton - so put that date in your diary now! Full details of guest performers and tickets will be confirmed shortly. Between now and then the chorus has a full schedule of performances and competitions, including the UK Barbershop Championships in Harrogate on Saturday 24 May when, as the 2012 Champions, they will again expect to be amongst the highest scorers from the record 48 choruses taking part.

The chorus welcome potential new members to come along to any of their weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. See their website www.grandcentralchorus.com for full details or follow them on Twitter @GrandCentralMen. If you would like Grand Central Chorus to sing at your event, contact Peter on 01530243822 or e-mail [email protected]. They can provide a quartet, small chorus or full chorus of up to fifty singers as required. Fees are negotiable and quality is guaranteed.

The community choir has another exciting year ahead. After raising over £1,600 for SOBS - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide the choir have decided to plan another charity event for later this year. Rehearsals are well under way, 'Legends' is the theme for this years concert and all money raised will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust. A new community choir will be launched in Bestwood on Thursday 6th March at the Emmanual Church Hall. There will be rehearsals

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Flexible Working – or Flexible Wording?Political parties in the UK have long been aware of the opportunities involved in offering ‘family friendly’ employment law changes. As the workplace demands on employees have increased, juggling employment and family commitments has become increasingly stressful. Any change in the law which obliges employers to accommodate the family duties of their employees is bound to be popular with voters.

The concept of ‘Flexible Working’ was introduced back in 2003. A request for this can be made by either parents or those acting in the capacity of parents (in regards to their children aged up to 16 or 17 if disabled) or by an employee connected to an adult requiring care (if the carer is the spouse/partner of the adult, a relative or co-habitee). Those making an application must have at least 6 months service with their employer and be the person providing the care.

The number of successful applications for ‘Flexible Working’ though, is notoriously small. This is because the Government identified several grounds on which an application could be rejected. This includes issues such as the effect on performance, quality and meeting customer demand, as well as cost. Provided that an employer follows the proper process of meeting the employee, discussing and considering the request (and documenting this process), then it is fairly easy to reject any request if any of the grounds for doing so are made out.

In April of this year however, the law will change, no doubt with some publicity, to widen the scope for ‘Flexible Working’. When this comes into place, any employee with 6 months service will be able to request ‘flexible working’ and there is no requirement that the employee be the carer of a child or adult.

Although only one request can be made every 12 months, once the 30 million or so employees in the UK become entitled to request this, should

we expect a transformation in working patterns? Probably not. The Government has retained, with identical wording, all of the grounds on which an employer is entitled to refuse a request and so even with an inevitable increase in requests, the proportion that are successful will remain miniscule. The moral of the story is: when there is an

election on the horizon, be sure to read the small print of politicians’ promises.

For more information on flexible working or any issue involving employment law please contact

Paul Brill at Rothera Dowson solicitors on 0800 096 0998.


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