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After months of negotiations, Gedling Borough Council announced today that it had secured land on the site of the former Gedling Colliery to transform into a country park. Gedling Colliery is one of the last remaining collieries to be re-developed and has remained dormant since the colliery was closed in 1991.

The council has agreed a long-term lease with site owners Harworth Estates that will pave the way to create a 238 acre area of parkland with lagoons, footpaths, cycle trails and hiking routes. The lagoons will be complimented by picnic areas that will be fully accessible for all, including disabled people.

The country park will also be a haven for local wildlife, and the Council is ambitious for the site to become accredited as a local nature reserve. Future development plans also include a children’s play area and, subject to funding, a permanent visitor’s centre exploring the area’s heritage.

Now that the land has been secured, the Council is set to invest nearly £1 million, including £630,000 of funding provided by Gedling Homes and a further £250,000 from the Homes and Community Agency (HCA), to complete the first phase of works that will get the country park up and running and open to the public. The Council plans to establish a “Friends Of” group to pursue future funding and investment opportunities, and to ensure that local residents are fully involved in the design, development and on-

going management of the country park. The park is anticipated to open to the public by Autumn 2014.

Councillor John Clarke, Leader of Gedling Borough Council, said: “This is a historic moment for the people of Gedling. There’s been talk about creating a country park on the site of the former Gedling pit ever since it was closed and I’m absolutely delighted to announce that the Council has secured the land to make this happen. Sealing this land deal has been a long and often frustrating exercise but we’ve stuck with it and can now look forward to seeing local people out on the new park enjoying themselves.

“The colliery site was the focal point of the local community for many many years and will become so again. The country park will provide a beautiful place for people to enjoy and bring back to life the great heritage and history of this part of Gedling. It will also bring a welcome boost to the local economy and provide a place where people can take their families for walks, cycle rides and wildlife spotting in clean, fresh air with fantastic views.”

Owen Michaelson, Chief Executive of Harworth Estates, who worked with the council to transfer the land, commented “Having worked for some years with Gedling Council on this proposed Country Park, I’m delighted that we’ve now transferred 240 acres to the Council which will enable the final stages of restoration to take place.

“It’s been very satisfying being involved in this project which turns the legacy of coal mining into something that can be enjoyed by so many members of the local community. I’m also pleased that, nearby, the former mine site continues to generate energy by harnessing old mines gas as well as a proposed new facility that aims to provide solar power. A great new future for an old industrial site”

Council seals the deal to create Gedling Country Park

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Welcome to our sizzling summer edition... Finally the sun is shining and everyone is smiling. If, like us, you are having a staycation this year, why not get a taste of Spain by trying out the tapas recipes in this edition? Who needs to go abroad????

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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. 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.

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]

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]

St Mary’s Womens Fellowship - meet at St Mary’s 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 Tues 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Comm. Centre, Killisick Rd. For info call 0115 956 8575.

Coffee Morning - at the Wesleyan Reform Church, corner of Burford/Furlong Street, Arnold. 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am - 11.30am. Cakes, home-made marmalade etc. on sale.

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 & 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for 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.

Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Assoc. Light 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 info.

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

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

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.

Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. August 27 tba; Sept 24th tba; Oct 22 - Helping Hands in Bosnia - Trish Drew; Nov 26 - Xmas social (members only). Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

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

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 all ages can enjoy. We meet once monthly, Saturday evenings. Contact: [email protected]

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.

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, Nott’ham. 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.Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s 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.

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

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

Nottingham Reiki - teaches reiki in weekly classes every Thursday. All welcome. 7pm - 9pm at St Johns Community Hall, 1 Nottingham Road, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. Call 0789 627 9350 for details.

Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Contact Alan: 01949 837682

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.

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. 30 Sept: Lisa Newport-McCabe will speak about her work with young offenders. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org


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Saturday 28th SeptemberSt. Mary’s Church Family Centre,

Church Lane, off Calverton Rd, ArnoldJust for fun - come join in and Sing(No previous singing experience necessary)Rehearsal 2-4pm ~ Family Centre

Free performance at 6pm in ChurchFree to rehearse and sing so why not round off the day with a pie and pea

supper plus dessert?Supper tickets £5.00

must be bought by Sat 21st SeptContact: Eileen 0115 955 9480

New Coursesat The Meeting Rooms

28a High St, Arnold

For more details contact [email protected]

Using Your Computer & the InternetFriday 10-12 10wks start 20 Sept

Desktop MaintenanceWednesday 7-9pm 10wks start 18 Sept

Researching Local & Family HistoryThursday 7-9pm 4wks start 19 Sept

All students new & old welcome, no experience necessary

The History of Arnold: Crafts & Trades

Monday 7-9pm 8wks start 7 Oct

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Fuschia Society41st Annual Show10th & 11th AugustSat - 1.30pm - 5pmSun - 9am - 4pmAdmission £1 (Under 15 FREE)

at Attenborough Village HallAttenborough Lane, Attenborough, NG9 6BH

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Viva España!Tapas originate from Spain. They are small plates of food usually served with drinks. In Andalucia, where we recently had a holiday, tapas are still served free with drinks! Why not throw a tapas night? Green olives and good bread are a must, along with a few other dishes. Here are some of my favourites. Oh and remember the sangria and cerveza.....Patatas Bravas with

Chorizo & Spicy Tomato Sauce

1kg baby new potatoes1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp paprika170g chorizo - slicedfor the sauce1 medium onion - chopped400g tin tomatoes2 cloves garlic - chopped2 tbsp olive oil1 red chilli - chopped1 tbsp tomato pureesalt & pepperwhite wine/sherry (optional)

Baked Tortilla Squares2 tbsp olive oil2 med onions - thinly sliced1 potato (250g) - thinly sliced2 cloves garlic - crushed6 large eggs2 tbsp parsley - choppedsalt & pepper

Hot, Hot, Hot Garlic Prawns380g uncooked king prawns2 tbsp olive oil2 cloves garlic -thinly sliced1 - 2 red chillies - finely sliced1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce1 tbsp parsley - chopped

methodHeat oven to 200°C. In a large non-stick frying pan gently fry the onion, potato & garlic until they are cooked. This may take quite a while so be careful not to burn. Cool the mixture down. Break eggs into a bowl, add parsley and the cooled potato & onion mixture. Season really well then tip into a well oiled 20cm square non-stick baking tin. Bake for 20 mins or until cooked and browned on top. Tip out of tin and cut into squares. (makes 16)

methodHeat oven to 200°C. Boil potatoes in a large pan of salted water until cooked. Drain & place in a roasting tin. Crush slightly so they crack open. Toss in olive oil, sprinkle with paprika and bake until they have crispy edges (about 25 mins). Meanwhile, fry the chorizo slices in a non stick pan til they go crisp. Drain off some oil and mix in with crispy potatoes.For the sauce, heat oil in a small pan, gently cook the onion & garlic til soft. Careful not to burn. Add chilli & tomato puree & cook for 2 mins. Add splash of wine & boil til reduced. Add tomatoes, bring to boil then simmer gently til reduced to thick sauce (30 mins). Liquidise to a smooth sauce. Serve sauce on top of spuds or in a separate jug. (serves 6-8)

methodHeat oil in a pan and gently cook the garlic and chilli slices for a few minutes. Add prawns to the pan and cook until they turn pink. Add the sweet chilli sauce. Mix well and serve sprinked with parsley.


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The Beerhouse Act of 1830 liberalised regulations governing the brewing and sale of beer. Under the Act any householder who paid rates could apply to sell beer or cider in his home. Within 8 years of the Act there were 46,000 beer houses recorded across the country.

Before this Act many of Arnold’s pubs were not recorded. Some only opened for a short time, others started as beer houses and then grew into pubs. One of these was The Ball. It is likely that The Ball was situated on Mansfi eld Road and that although small it catered for travellers and provided lodgings.

The Ball was a popular name for beer houses as they tended to avoid traditional pub names. Sheffi eld still has six pubs of this name. The name was intentionally simple as not many could read at the time. Other beer houses took the name of the owner eg. Jones Beer House.

In the spring of 1774 John Parkin, a knifegrinder from Tideswell, Derbyshire was visiting Arnold with his knifegrinding machine. Parkin lodged at The Ball with his assistant who was also his 11 year old son. The pair left The Ball at 4.05am one morning to travel to into Nottingham.

They were stopped on Sandy Lane (now part of Mansfi eld Road) by two men, one of whom clapped a pistol to John’s chest and demanded his money. The other forcibly put his hand into John’s pocket and robbed him of seven guineas in gold and fi ve shillings in silver (about £490 in today’s money).

The criminals then jumped over a gate and ran away as fast as possible. They were described as “about 23 or 24 years of age; the one with the pistol was near 6ft high, wore his own dark brown or black hair, a round hat, a black Barcelona Handkerchief about his neck, a blue coat, red waistcoat, and leather breeches; the other, about 5ft 9” high, his own curled black hair (or in imitation of it) a round hat, white cravat, brown coat, blue striped waistcoat and black breeches—both appeared like gamblers.”

John Parkin and his son could not read or write, so they marked their written evidence with a cross. They would not have known the name of the pub. The name of the landlord is not mentioned but John Stirtevant Snr was the landlord of an unnamed beerhouse on Sandy Lane until about 1796 so it is possible that this was the same one.

The highwaymen were not caught, even though their description was sent out to the local authorities and a substantial reward was offered. It read:“the Head Constables, Petty Constables, and other peace offi cers; are requested to be very vigilant in their duty, by searching all barns, stables, out houses, woods, etc and to call to their assistance ablemen if necessary, to secure these daring villains ; and if possible bring them to Justice.”Nottingham County Hall, June 25, 1774.

The reward for capture was £40 for each man or £80 for the two. In today’s money that would be £2,600 each, quite a large sum. In 1774 £80 would be a craftsman’s wages for 5 years or it would buy you 12 horses or 20 cows. Enough to set some one up for life!

The Knifegrinder and The Ball by Bob Massey

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

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Nottingham Flower Club Celebrates

60 years on from its inaugural meeting as Nottingham Horticultural and Floral Group, chaired by Mr Harry Wheatcroft, Nottingham Flower Club are celebrating our Diamond Anniversary.

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Members of Nottingham Flower Club have produced floral art at places such as Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Chatsworth House, Southwell Minster, Belvoir Castle and St. Barnabus Cathedral with individuals finding success at shows such as Newark and Nottinghamshire, Moorgreen and, of course, Chelsea and in May at the newly entitled Nottinghamshire Show they were invited to showcase a piece entitled “Images of Nottinghamshire” (pictured above).

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Heron’s Place, on Ashington Drive, currently has a range of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes available from £176,000 - all of which can be bought using ‘Help to Buy’. Kitchens are fitted with a range of appliances, including oven, hob and integrated microwave - and stylish Roca sanitary ware features in bathrooms and en-suites.

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Arnold’s Food Bank, which runs from the Daybrook Baptist Church on Mansfield Road, is making an appeal for renewed donations.

The food bank opened in December last year, and serves the entire Gedling area. It’s run by Arnold Churches and the Trussell Trust, with support from Gedling Borough Council. Its aim is to provide emergency food to local people in crisis.

Since opening, the food bank has had over nine tonnes of food donated, and has given out nearly seven tonnes of food to a total of more than 870 people

Helen Lloyd, who runs the food bank, said: “We could easily reach our 1000th client by August, but we need the donations to keep coming. Items we’ve been low on of late include - amazingly - tinned tomatoes and spaghetti. Plus, we always need long life milk and juice, tinned fruit and puddings, treats, biscuits and cereals. At the moment the only items we really don't need are beans, soup and packets of pasta. Tea and coffee is also always welcome.” People can donate at Gedling’s Civic Centre in Arnot Hill Park and at leisure centres across the borough. They can also drop donations of food off at the Daybrook Baptist Church on Mansfield Road between 1.15pm and 3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Arnold Food Bank appeals for donations

Arnold’s Food Bank, which runs from the Daybrook Baptist Church on Mansfield Road, is making an appeal for renewed donations.

The food bank opened in December last year, and serves the entire Gedling area. It’s run by Arnold Churches and the Trussell Trust, with support from Gedling Borough Council. Its aim is to provide emergency food to local people in crisis.

Since opening, the food bank has had over nine tonnes of food donated, and has given out nearly seven tonnes of food to a total of more than 870 people

Helen Lloyd, who runs the food bank, said: “We could easily reach our 1000th client by August, but we need the donations to keep coming. Items we’ve been low on of late include - amazingly - tinned tomatoes and spaghetti. Plus, we always need long life milk and juice, tinned fruit and puddings, treats, biscuits and cereals. At the moment the only items we really don't need are beans, soup and packets of pasta. Tea and coffee is also always welcome.” People can donate at Gedling’s Civic Centre in Arnot Hill Park and at leisure centres across the borough. They can also drop donations of food off at the Daybrook Baptist Church on Mansfield Road between 1.15pm and 3pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Arnold Food Bank appeals for donations

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As you may know, two men who failed to carry out a bank robbery in Arnold earlier this year have been left to count the cost in jail. Emmanuel Staff, who is 32, and Ryan McDevitt, who is 25, are thought to have studied the HSBC branch in Front Street, Arnold, the night before they robbed it.The incident happened on Thursday 10 January 2013, at around 10.55am, when a security guard was depositing cash. The men entered the bank wearing masks and threatened the guard and other staff with a handgun and demanded money.The guard refused to assist and was assaulted by them. The two men also threatened to attack customers if they tried to phone for help, including a number of children and a dog.The robbers fled from the bank in a Volkswagen Golf which had been stolen from a woman in Radford two days before in a knife point robbery. Officers found it abandoned in a nearby street half-an-hour after the attempted robbery. When Staff and McDevitt were later arrested they were charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. This included the car-jacking in Radford and the number plate theft from a similar Golf in Birmingham a few hours after the robbery. Both men were sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday 9 July 2013. Staff, of Lindfield Road in Broxtowe, pleaded guilty half-way through the trial and was sentenced to 12 years.

McDevitt, of Markham Crescent in Sherwood, was found guilty of the offence and was sentenced to 13 years. My colleague Detective Inspector Kev Broadhead said: “This was a planned, brazen and violent crime, which has left its mark on a number of people. “While the bank robbery was a failed attempt to steal cash, Staff and McDevitt did succeed in injuring the security guard and scaring the living daylights out of staff and customers, something that is often more difficult to get over than a physical injury. The ordeal lasted only eight minutes but it will no doubt be a lasting, troubling memory for those who were there at the time. “I would like to acknowledge the keen eyes and ears of a number of key people whose detailed witness accounts proved vital in securing these convictions today. “We believe these two were core members of a wider, organised group and their jailing today has put an end to their illicit plotting and violent crimes.”I would like to take this opportunity to reassure you that incidents like this are very rare and as a force, we are doing all that we can to crack down on this kind of crime. We will deal with anybody who puts lives at risk like this, and we want to remind them that we will ensure they are brought to justice. If you are a victim of crime, you can call 101 or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST 10am-12noon or 2pm-4pm

DANGLY DOOR HANGERSCome along to this creative workshop and make cute

“Danglies” characters for your door or window.

Using cardboard, material, buttons

and ribbon£8/child


MICKEY & MINNIE

Have fun creating these two cute

Disney characters to hang in your bedroom or in

the car. £8/child

FABRIC CUCKOO CLOCKCome along and make a gorgeous shabby

chic fabric cuckoo clock from a wide selection of decorative papers and materials

– embellish with buttons and self-made decorative items complete with a working clock mechanism and mini fabric cuckoo. This 3 hour session includes squash and

choice of scrummy cakes.£10/child

CANVAS TRIODecorate three canvas frames with material, paint & buttons to create a Trio of wall art.Different designs to choose from. A lovely addition to any room in your house and

something to treasure for ever. This 3 hour session includes squash and

choice of scrummy cakes.£12/child


MONSTERS & ALIENSDesign your own Monster

and Alien hand puppets using different materials and textures.

You will also be going on a Monster hunt to find “gooey” creatures and things to eat. (Don’t be late for the hunt).

£8/child



SPONGE BOBJoin in the hunt for Krabby

Patties. Make your very own 3D Sponge Bob Squarepants and create a picture for your

wall using your favourite characters – Gary the Snail,

Patrick Star, Mr Krabs, Squidward etc.

£8/child


MOSAIC MIRROR AND PHOTO FRAME

Using different shaped and coloured china pieces, make a matching mirror and decorate a photo frame – choose a colour scheme to match your room.

£8/child

WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST10am-12noon or 2pm-5pm

WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm

CAKE DECORATINGLet’s celebrate – come along and

decorate a 15cm square sponge cake with fillings and toppings of your choice – cherries, jam, chocolate, cream, icing, flowers etc. you will

also be designing and decorating a cake tin to take your cake home safely.

£8/child


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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]

BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com.Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical & modern music ever written! Come & see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. See: 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 7pm - 9.15pm.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.

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.orgCarlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com

1st Redhill Scout & Guide group - meetings: Band Mon 7pm/ Beavers Wed 5.45pm/Cubs Wed 7pm/Guides Thurs 7.30pm/Scouts Fri 7pm/ at 329 Mansfield Rd. Tel 953 7986.Arnold Methodist Playgroup - Front St - Tues & Fri 9.45am-11.45am 2-5yrs. Tel: 07779610136.

St Mary’s Pre-School - weekdays - call 07969 544137.Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006.

Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617.

2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm.Call Elaine McPherson on 9109188.

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) - Healthy lifestyle programme for children age 7-13. Wed 5-7pm @ Arnold Leisure Centre & 10-12pm @ Redhill Leisure Centre. Contact: 07966 875066.

The Boys Brigade, 38th Nottingham Company-Every Tue 6-8.30pm. Open to ages 5-18yrs @ Arnold URC, Calverton Rd. Call Jennifer on 0115 9670034 or http://38nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk

Weaverthorpe Pre-School- Derwent Crescent, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff. Contact us on 0115 926 5644, email: [email protected]. Website: www.weaverthorpepreschool.weebly.com.

Little Lambs Mother & Baby Group- A fun and friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Friday 2-4pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT. £1.50 per family. E: [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe

Killisick Pre-School- Coppice Farm Primary, Laver Close, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Free funded sessions for 3 & 4 yrs. Contact us on 0115 859 8143, 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.

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.

Arnold View Pre-School- For children aged 2 to 4 years at Arnold Hill Community Centre, Arnold. OFSTED registered. Sessions Tue, Thurs & Fri am & pm including lunch clubs. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff and a genuine love for children. Contact tel: 0115 967 1391 or 07919 025633.

LA School of Dance - all ages, all styles. Professional teacher. Classes in Redhill Leisure Centre. Saturdays at 1.30pm. £3.50 per class. For more info call Lorraine on 07816 209839 or 0115 920 3558.

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To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment.Arnold Study Centre Donna Kelly 0115 822 4711Sherwood Study Centre Caroline Cochrane 0115 875 1271

Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.

2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784

KIDS DIARY cont.....Dance Divaz - Dance for fun to all the latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced at £3.50 each & are available from 3yrs to adults, held every Thurs at Bestwood Village Social Club. For individual class times see www.dancedivaz.co.uk, also NEW Street classes now open in Arnold on Friday with J from Groundhogs. For venue & time please call 07954 418481

The Boys Brigade- Arnold Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 6-18yrs. Contact Neil Keighery 0115 956 7383/[email protected] or http://39nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk.Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am|Stay’n’Play Wed 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for refreshments. Call 9150298.Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or [email protected]

Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - Every Tuesday night (term time): 5.20pm - 9.15pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close, Warren Hill. Contact Adrian on 07857 897633 or email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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For more information on Arnold SC visit the Club’s website:www.arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk

Starting 2nd September 2013Monday: 8-9 pm - John Carroll Leisure CentreTuesday: 6-7 pm - Calverton Leisure CentreWednesday: 7-8 pm - Southglade Leisure CentreThursday: 8-9 pm - Redhill Leisure Centre (land training)Friday: 6-7 pm - Calverton Leisure CentreFriday: 7.30 - 9.30pm - Southglade Leisure CentreSaturday 6.30 - 8.30pm - Hucknall Leisure CentreSunday: 3 - 5pm - Hucknall Leisure CentreSunday 6.30 - 8pm - Nottingham University

Luke MansellAge: 18Sport: Swimming - RacingCounty: NottinghamshireHow did you first get involved with your sport? I had swimming lessons when I was 5 which I enjoyed. I was unable to continue with them as I was diagnosed with leukaemia and couldn’t swim for 3 years.Who was the first person to spot your talent?My class teacher Maureen Batty saw me swimming at school sessions and advised my parents to get me into a swimming club.What is your greatest sporting achievement?Competing in the British International Disability Swimming Championships 2012.What’s your earliest memory of competing in your sport? Swimming in my first Club Championships in the 100m free and inhaling half the pool on the 3rd length.Who’s your biggest supporter? My parents.

Arnold SC Training Times

Meet.....LukeMansell

Arnold Leisure Centre RefurbishmentThe refurbishment of Arnold Leisure Centre is due to commence after the August bank holiday resulting in the closure of the LC. We are delighted to have secured alternative pool time at other local pools. Details of where and when we will be training are presented at the bottom of this article. Swimmers will be made aware of the sessions they are expected to attend and it’s important that swimmers try and attend as many of these sessions as possible to maintain their fitness for the Club Championships and hectic gala season which starts in September 2013. The Club appreciates that the closure will be a very challenging time for all of us and we will do our best to accomodate swimmers wherever possible and practicable. We intend to keep swimmers and parents up to date with any developments and changes via the Clubs Website and e-mail and therefore can members please ensure the Club has up to date contact information which can be submitted via the Website.

Acorn Open MeetingWell done to the 15 swimmers who represented the Club in the Acorn Open Meeting which was jointly hosted with Mansfield Swimming Club at Hucknall leisure centre. Thomas White, Emelia Osborne, Samuel King, Joshua Merrifield, James Dwyer, Hannah Drewett, Georgia Bramley and Emily Keen all gained top 3 places with 10 year old Thomas White setting 2 Club Records in the 100 and 200m breaststroke. A big thank you to all the volunteers, in particular the senior swimmers, for their support on Saturday evening and all day Sunday without which the event would not have been possible.

Midland Age Group ChampionshipsCongratulations to Maisie Chung, Hannah Drewett, Kirsten Gilding, Charly Neilson and Thomas White who competed at the Midland Age Group Championships held at Coventry’s 50m Pool. Well done to 10 year old Thomas White for winning two silver medals in the 100 and 200m breaststroke and to Maisie Chung for winning a bronze medal in the 200 m breaststroke.

Nottingham Northern Open - BeechdaleWell done to all the swimmers who represented the Club in the Nottingham Northern Open Meeting with many swimmers competing in their first ever Open meeting and ALL the swimmers set at least one personal best time. Swimmers competing were Ellie Blakey, Katelynn Bodycott, Jennifer Brown, Zoe Connellan, Charlotte Ellison, Evie Hall, Oskar Keeble, Joshua Merrifield, Alistair Neal, James Simpson, Albie Stapleton, Jai Towsey and James Wilkinson. 9 yr old Ellie Blakey won the 50m freestyle in 36.40 secs and 11 yr old Katelynn Bodycott finished 3rd in the 50m freestyle in 34.97secs.

Summer HolidaysAT LEO’S DEN

Wednesday 24th July 2013 to Friday 6th September 2013, 8.00am-6.00pm

Lots of activities throughout the summer including trips out, tennis lessons and cookery.

PricesFull day:£27.35Short Day:9:00am–3:30pm:£22.75Half day:£17.00Breakfast, a home cooked meal and tea provided depending on the session attended

Please contactJenny or Nicolato book a place

Leo’s Den in Arnold Mill Primary School grounds (access via Bestwood Avenue);

tel no 0115 9673229; website address leoschildrensnursery.co.uk;email address [email protected]

Monday22nd July

Monday29th July

Cookery weekCakes

DanceLesson

How be safewith fi re

Tennis 9.30amDen Building

-Bank Holiday-Closed

£3.00 BowlingTrip

Monday5th August

Monday12th August

Monday19th August

Monday26th August

Monday2nd September

Tuesday23rd July

Tuesday30th July

Bread

Children’schoice

Children’schoice

Trip to Stone-bridge City Farm

Children’schoice

Tennis 9.30amEnd of summer

party

Tuesday6th August

Tuesday13th August

Tuesday20th August

Tuesday27th August

Tuesday3rd September

Wednesday24th July

Children’sChoice

Car Wash Trip toBestwood

LodgeWednesday

31st July

Scones

Tennis 9:30Dance Lesson

Trip to Gedlingplay days

Messy day

Tennis 9.30amWater play

Creative Day

Wednesday7th August

Wednesday14th August

Wednesday21st August

Wednesday28th August

Wednesday4th September

Thursday25th July

Thursday1st August£10 trip to

Cleethorpes(only 24 children)

Robin HoodFestival (free)

Wet and Wild

Making cakesfor charity

Games andquiz day

Picnic inArnold Park

Thursday8th August

Thursday15th August

Thursday22nd August

Thursday29th August

Thursday5th September

Friday26th July

Friday2nd August

CookingPuddings

Dance Show

Tennis 9.30amSports Day

Wet and Wild

Trip to Wood-thorpe Park

Children’sChoice

Friday9th August

Friday16th August

Friday23rd August

Friday30th August

Friday6th September

Ella’s Teen Talk: Handling Money

Ella Higginbotham aged 15

Nextissue:

Handling Parents...

especially at Christmas!

We all know there’s nothing worse than making plans with friends and being forced to cancel them because our pockets are empty. I’m personally fed up of hearing my parents tell me that “money doesn’t grow on trees” (what a silly saying, it’s a bit obvious isn’t it!) when the majority of us under 16s can’t get jobs, but we really don’t want to miss out on a social life: we can’t win! When our purses are sparse there are just a few little things we can do to make sure we aren’t completely broke:

1) Get a Terramundi money pot- its saves money and looks pretty, genius! It’s different because what you put in you can’t get out until it’s full up and ready to be smashed. So you know that random change lying in your jean pocket or in the bottom of your bag? just chuck it into the terramundi and before you know it it’s time to smash it and you have a whole load of cash. Plus you get the added bonus of getting the hammer and whacking it open; it’s a lot of fun or can act as an excellent stress release which is perfect for all our teenage traumas!2) Don’t buy food and drink-starve! No but seriously if you’re going for a day out in town or in the park don’t waste money on buying food, just take it with you. Wrap up a sandwich at home because it’s just as yummy and completely free!3) Do little jobs- you’ve got to break the teen catchphrase of “can’t be bothered” (however heart-breaking it may be) and don’t be lazy, it only takes ten minutes to wash some pots or iron a few pairs of jeans. Ask your parents for just 50p every now and then by helping around the house and it will all add up. Oh and don’t forget the puppy dog eyes if you’re really desperate.4) Compare where you shop- don’t buy the first thing you see. You can probably get the same thing elsewhere for a much better price. Be patient and window shop for a bit until you find the ideal, cheap purchase. 5) Babysit- it’s a doddle (Hopefully!) You get paid to spend your evening watching TV whilst the kids are in bed, plus everyone tells you to help yourself so that means free food! You can’t go wrong! You or your parents must know families with young kids so ask around and do a good job of it; that way word gets around and you will eventually have loads of business. It’s the little things that you can do to make sure you’ve always got some money spare to do the things that you want to do.

Keep it sensible and realistic and you should never be searching for scraps of money around your bedroom again because, trust me, that’s a lost battle.

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7JZ Telephone: 0115 955 6262 Email: [email protected] Web: www.christtheking.notts.sch.uk

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Then Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is the place for you!

We are situated near Arnold town centre and are easily accessible by local bus services. Christ the King is an academy for the whole community.

We welcome applications for places from parents of children who have not attended our partner primaries or who are not Catholic but whose parents wish them to be educated in the caring Christian Community. Indeed, the governing body offer places to such students annually and we celebrate this diversity.

“PROVIDING THE BEST POSSIBLE EDUCATION FOR ALL IN OUR CARE IN A LIVING FAITH COMMUNITY”

If you are unable to attend the evening, please contact us. There are a limited number of places for a tour of the academy during the mornings of 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th September 2013. If you are still unable to attend, but would like to receive a brochure, please contact the school.

At Arnold Library : August - September 2013RHYME, RATTLE AND ROLL....This event will still take place from 10:30 - 11am during the Summer Holidays.

ART EXHIBITIONIn September landscape artist Paul Searson will be displaying his working in our Gallery.

READING CAFÉ...This is open every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12 noon. We have a themed Café once a month (excluding August) 11h September: Recommended Reads.

THE KNIT AND NATTER CAFEThis is open every Monday from 2.00-3.30 pm. 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 29th August and 26th September our Local Studies Librarian Ursula Ackrill will be in our local history section to help with local or family history enquires.

THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: CREEPY HOUSEThroughout August until 7th September all Libraries will continue to host The Summer Reading Challenge: Creepy House. If your children haven’t already signed up, then they can still register. This challenge is aimed at children aged 4 – 12 years.MUNGLER CARD SWAP SHOPSLike last year, children will receive Mungler cards for reading books, as part of the Summer Reading challenge. So every Saturday from 1.30pm-2.30pm from 27th July until 7th September we will hold a ‘Mungler Card Swap Shop’ so that children can exchange any duplicate cards that they have.CREEPY HOUSE ACTIVITYJoin Andy Newbound for a Creepy House inspired activity on Monday 12th August 10.30am-11.30 am. This event will take place in Arnold Library’s meeting room and, as such, will be ticketed. Tickets are free and can be collected from Arnold library. This event is suitable for 4-11 year olds.CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT AUGUSTThroughout August we shall be holding various activities inspired by this years Summer Reading Challenge theme; The Creepy House. Each event will feature a story and a craft activity, and will be suitable for 4-11 year olds. You don’t have to book, just come along on the day! We do ask that parents remain with their children for the activities:Ghostly Puppets on Friday 2nd August from 2pm-2.45pm; Pop-Up Monster Cards on Monday 5th August from 2pm-2.45pm; Creepy Masks on Wednesday 14th August from 11am-11.45am; Creepy Critters on Wednesday 21st August from 11am-11.45am.

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

[email protected] | www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries

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Sept 19th - Angles & Tangles - Pat BillingOct 17th - Inspirations - Eileen BarracloughNov 21st - Deck the Halls - Nigel Whyles

For more information and tickets please call 0115 966 4771

If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: [email protected] Easy - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The Nottingham North Branch welcomes people from Arnold, Gedling, Carlton, Mapperley & Sherwood areas. We meet the 2nd Thurs each month at St Georges Comm Centre, Victoria St, Netherfield at 1.30pm. Further info from Jim Bennett 847 7639.Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email [email protected] Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or [email protected] - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: [email protected]

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Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: [email protected]

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 962 1153.

Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.

Sherwood Lunch Club - £3.20 for a 3 course meal with tea or coffee. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 9621153.

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-to-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: [email protected].

Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - Meet on 3rd Tuesday of each month at Nottingham City Hospital in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Our aim is to offer emotional, mutual and practical support to each other, partners, family and friends. For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460.

Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: [email protected] Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information.

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: [email protected]

Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: [email protected]

Dyslexia Action Nottingham - support for literacy and numeracy difficulties by specialist teachers. Adults and children welcome, we can help with dyslexia, dyscalculia & other learning difficulties. We can provide revision techniques, study skills, organisation & memory strategies fro school or the workplace. We can also do assessments & training. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for further details & a free consultation.

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

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Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: [email protected]

Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.

Contact the Elderly - are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or [email protected] for more info.Arnold Work Club - Meets every Tuesday 1pm-3pm at Arnold Library. Meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share experiences, get advice on interveiws/CV’s etc. For more details call 07775588756 or email: [email protected] Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399.Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers, bingo & party days. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: [email protected]

Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: [email protected] of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm)

Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661

Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: [email protected]

Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: [email protected] Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: [email protected] & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.ukPrimary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Wednesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: [email protected]

Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)

NOTTINGHAM ORGAN SOCIETYFor the very best in modern organ and

keyboard music come along to the Bonington Theatre, Arnold

1st Monday in the month7.30pm

Tickets from the box officeTel: 0115 967 0114

WANTED...PIANO PLAYER

An Arnold Care Home is looking for a volunteer piano player once a month to accompany a sing-a -long. If you can help please call Ann on: 0115 926 2368

Garden Delights Dover Beck Flower Club

The Dover Beck Flower Club have had an exciting few weeks! First they had a massively successful evening with NAFAS national demonstrator Bill Dixon and this was followed up by a garden evening in the grounds of Mapperley Old Hall. This took place at the garden of one of the committee members and as you can see was very much enjoyed. The delicious supper was provided by Judith Naylor and then members were able to wander around to view the delightful gardens of Mapperley Old Hall.

There is no meeting in August but the autumn programme begins in September with Pat Billing “Angles and Tangles” on Thursday September 19th. All are welcome, doors open at 7pm and visitors pay £5. After the demonstration there will be a social time, a chance to partake of tea and a cake in aid of Macmillan before the arrangements are raffled off. If you would like more information on this friendly group of flower arrangers contact Carolyn 0115 9664771 or Glenise 0115 9267989.

Nottingham Centre (National Trust)

Summer Update

This year hasn’t offered the best of summers, but members of the Nottingham Centre have been making the most of it. Excursions have included Ely Cathedral, Dudley and Moseley Old Hall, and Scampton Hall and Gardens. Future trips include Ickworth in August and Burton Constable in September.Members of the Garden Group had a great day out at RHS Harlow Carr, the most northerly RHS garden, near Harrogate, and in July visited the St. Ann’s Allotments in Nottingham.The Local and Family History Group also offers a variety of excursions throughout the year, and, in common with all Nottingham Centre outings, there is usually considerable emphasis placed on food (coffee breaks, lunch breaks, WI teas) so no one is likely to faint from lack of nourishment. Like walking? Various walks are arranged throughout the summer, with a minibus providing transport to exotic locations further afield.The Centre also offers short break holidays. The October holiday includes Covent Garden, a backstage tour, The Musical Museum and Greenwich – there’s a lot to look forward to! The winter programme of talks resumes at the Mechanics in September, starting on Thursday 12th with a talk at 2.15pm by Stephen Flinders: ‘Stanton – Gone but not Forgotten.’This will be followed on Thursday 26th at 7.30pm by a talk by Peter Hammond: ‘So you Think You Know Nottingham, (pt 2).’The Nottingham Centre is a friendly organisation affiliated to National Trust, and you must be a NT member to join. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact Heather Brooks for more information, tel. 0115 9436272, email: [email protected] or visit the website:www.nottinghamnt.co.uk



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Garden Delights Dover Beck Flower Club

The Dover Beck Flower Club have had an exciting few weeks! First they had a massively successful evening with NAFAS national demonstrator Bill Dixon and this was followed up by a garden evening in the grounds of Mapperley Old Hall. This took place at the garden of one of the committee members and as you can see was very much enjoyed. The delicious supper was provided by Judith Naylor and then members were able to wander around to view the delightful gardens of Mapperley Old Hall.

There is no meeting in August but the autumn programme begins in September with Pat Billing “Angles and Tangles” on Thursday September 19th. All are welcome, doors open at 7pm and visitors pay £5. After the demonstration there will be a social time, a chance to partake of tea and a cake in aid of Macmillan before the arrangements are raffled off. If you would like more information on this friendly group of flower arrangers contact Carolyn 0115 9664771 or Glenise 0115 9267989.

The Grand Central ChorusForeign travel and an invitation

to sing.The Chorus flew off to Canada

on the 1st July for the long awaited International Convention being held in Toronto. The Chorus represented the British Barbershop Association and competed against the best Barbershop

Choruses in the world. ‘The standard in North America is very

high with the top choruses scoring over 95%, a standard which has never been reached

by any UK chorus.’ says Zac Booles Chorus Director. ‘We are competing against the best in the world and hope to make everyone back home proud.’

On their return the Chorus members invite you to join them at an Open Evening on Wednesday, 4th September, 2013, to hear them sing the competition songs and to join them on the risers and learn the basics of four part harmony in the Barbershop style. It will be held at the usual rehearsal venue, Harrington School, Derby

Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ at 7.15pm. If interested contact Martin on 07855270803,

01664410400 or e-mail [email protected]. See the website www.

Grandcentralchorus.com for further information. Weekly rehearsals will

resume on the 17th July, 2013.Observers always welcome.

MUSICAL roundupIf you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we

would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming

events. You just need to email us at: [email protected] by the first Friday of the month.

The Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass band had the privilege to play at the Armed Forces Day event that was held at Bridgford Park, West Bridgford. The concert that was part of a full day of entertainment by various local groups and entertainers with a theme of “Proms in the Park”. The band, conducted by Musical Director Paul Whyley and wearing their new uniforms for the first time in public, were on top form and entertained a large audience with a wide selection of music. This event starts a very busy summer season for the band who are trying to raise funds for their trip to Cheltenham where they will play as the Midlands third section champions in the national finals against other regional champions from across the country. A band spokesman said, “It is a fine balance to raise the substantial funds for this prestigious contest while continuing to supporting the community with their local events.”

Some of the events that feature the band are.Victoria Embankment Riverside - 4th August Eric Coats Evening - Central Methodist Church Hucknall - 14th September 7pmNational Finals - Cheltenham - 22nd SeptemberFor all information about the band please contact: Musical Director Paul Whyley 07811448676 or Band Secretary Jenny Barrow 07852976617.


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Stainless steel rad cover for Bandit. £40 ono. 07894 078815

EBC FA 174 HH Rear Motorcycle Brake Pads. Unopened. £15. 07894 078815

T Sport Kickboxing Black Leather 16oz Boxing Gloves, Head Guard & Foot Guards. £60 ono. 07894 078815

Snooker Table - custom made by Elston & Hopkin - slate bed, half full size, complete with balls, triangle, scoreboard, cue rest, 7 cues, cue rack, spider/rest, cover. Hardly used. £250 ono. 07581 288556/0115 975 1353

WANTED: Garaged car from the 1970/80’s for project. If you own a vehicle and are looking to clear garage space please call. Any make/model considered. 07880 734212

Kettler Nitro Extreme Metal Go Cart. Rubber wheels, chain driven. Lovely condition. £110 ono. 07894 078815

90 ltre Jewel Fish Tank. VGC. Also brand new kiddies or feeder tank. Includes pumps & many accessories. £50. 01773 761176

5 Ladies Skirts. Mostly M & S. Size 12. Good quality, hardly worn. £10 the lot. 0115 926 3487

ONZA BIRD Trial bike. 2010 model (black and red). 20” wheels. Cost £450. Hardly used. £150. 07800 633101Rupert Annuals. 1954, 1961, 1973, 1986, 1987 &1981. Near mint condition. Open to offers. 0115 937 3976

Scout Shirt. Size small. Brand new, never worn. £15 ono. 07894 078815Ladies Raleigh “Liberty” Cycle. Hardly used. 5 gears. Cycle helmet included. £40 ono. 0115 854 2508Single Bed. With 2 drawers. Including pillows & quilt. £250. 0115 926 4700Spanish Table. 110” x 32”. £700. 0115 926 4700Small stool. £1. 0115 926 4700BOSCH Garden Shredder. AXT2000HP Silent garden shredder. Excellent condition - extremely low usage - perfect working order £95. 01773 716878Wickes Portable Air Conditioner. 9KBTU, with instructions. Hardly used. £50. 0115 979 7074AA Pressure Washer. With instructions. £20. 0115 979 7074Micro Pigmentation Single Cartridge Machine. Brand new. Can be used for semi-permanent makeup & tatoooing. Cost around £1500. For sale @ £650ono (or less for collection & cash). 07799 180117Laguna Gas BBQ. 2 burner gas bbq with side burner. Brand New. £60. 07521 706988

WANTED: A mains pressure hot water tank. Such as Megaflo or similar. Please call ot text 0776 1319914 or [email protected] 27 Exercise Machine. Brand new. Never been used. Genuine reason for sale. was £160. Open to offers. 077866 98182Hunky Dory Special Occasion Card Collection. New, unused. £18. 0115 962 1929Greetings Inserts for Hunky Dory Special Occasion Card Collection. New, unused. £8. 0115 962 1929Kawai KX1000 Organ & Stool. Includes instruction manuals. £400 ovno. 07891 136093Complete Fireplace - including gas fire. Dark wooden surround. Tiled inset. Maroon background with floral pattern. £60. 0771 546 5045/0115 960 6484Remington Style Professional Pearl Wand. Used once. £15. 0115 960 6362Hardwood External Door. Half glazed with 9 small glass panels & two locks with keys. 30” wide by 78” high. £20. 0115 926 2731

Massage Mat. With 5 different motors. Suitable for chair or flat on floor. Hardly used. £15. 01623 407025

Single Memory Foam Divan. With 2 drawers. VGC. 4 months old. £99. 07799 218252

Could you PLEASE foster a cat for a local

charity?.

Animal Accident Rescue Unit lifeline telephone number for dealing with animals in distress is 0115-932 1555. For non-urgent

queries and information, email us at [email protected], visit www.animalaccident.org.uk, or by post to PO Box 5414, Burton Joyce,

Nottingham NG14 5DT.Reg Charity No 701405 Vat No 916306634

We are a local Animal Charity and we are in urgent need of more

cat-fosterers please!You would care for the cat in your

own home, until it is adopted. Your own transport is not required and we always have deserving

cats needing help, where a friendly fosterer can make all the difference! This is our busiest time,

so PLEASE help us!This is a very rewarding voluntary

role and you do not need to be at home all day, as long as the cat

can remain indoors whilst fostered, even holiday-cover would help us.All vet treatment is paid for by the

Charity.For more information please call

Chris: 0115 9563799Please leave a message on the answer-phone and you will be

called back as soon as possible.We also desperately need drivers

to take some of our cats to vet appointments, please call the

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Local pick up and drop off service also available (Arnold and surrounding areas)

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Useful InformationGedling Borough Council.........0115 901 3901Notts County Council...............0844 980 8080Council Tax...............................0115 901 3950Housing Benefits......................0115 901 3970Waste & Recycling...................0115 901 3621Tax Credits...............................0845 300 3900

Leisure CentresArnold.......................................0115 956 0733Redhill......................................0115 956 9996Carlton......................................0115 987 2333Calverton..................................0115 901 3800Richard Herrod Centre.............0115 961 2949Southglade...............................0115 915 1595

Police........................................101QMC Hospital...........................0115 924 9924City Hospital.............................0115 969 1169NHS Direct................................0845 4647

Emergency UtilitiesElectric.....................................0800 056 8090Gas...........................................0800 111 999Water........................................0800 783 4444

National Rail Enquiries..............08457 484950Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000DVLA........................................0870 240 0009

Local TaxisBudget Mini Buses....................0115 9626572DG Taxis...................................01159 500 500

Local Community CentresArnold Hill ................................0115 901 3701Pondhills...................................0115 901 3701Killisick......................................0115 901 3701Rise Park..................................0115 927 9694Burton Road..............................0115 901 3701The Brickyard............................0115 901 3701

Late night Chemists in ArnoldM N Singh (7pm), 77 High St,..0115 926 2208Sainsburys Pharmacy (10pm)..0115 926 4869

24 Hour Garage - BP Garage, Mansfield RdLocal MP - Vernon Coaker.......0115 920 4224

Arnold Market DaysTues, Fri and Sat....normal marketFlea Market, Wed @ 6.30pmTrash & Treasure, Mon @ 8.30am

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Index of AdvertisersAccountants/Bookeepers1 For All Accounting 75Alan’s Accounting 72JR Accounting 71Paul Keenan 75Select Accountancy 73Victorious Accounting 72

Aerials/TV’s/Home Cinema1st Astral Aerials 32Phil Chapman 53TV Confused 49

Bathrooms & KitchensGB Drury 28Haydn Interiors 33Kitchen Design Studio 26Kitchen Lab 37Rightlove Bathrooms 42Vin Rouge 21 Beauty / NailsJoannas 54Nails & Co 55Tees Mobile Threading 55

Beer/Real Ale/Cider SalesFlipping Good Beer Shop 7

Bed & BreakfastsWillow House B & B 7

Bedrooms/WardrobesHaydn Interiors 33KDS 26Vin Rouge 21

Building Services / Roofers AKJ Contracts 50Arnold Building Services 22Arnold Building & Roofing 41B & P Paving 18Brownz Builders 30Canterburys 16,52C n D Properties 44C M Ellis 53Ernehale Roofing 22Hudsons Roofing 51Nottm Roofing 24Roberts Builders 28Roofer Mick 39SBS 39PG Stapleton 17Traditional Roofing 31John White Builders 38

Business OpportunitiesDaybrook Business Ctre 71Synergy 73

Car Repairs / Service / MOTArnold Garage 87Dent Devils 21Dent Reflex 19

Care/Support ServicesAge UK 79

Carpets/Carpet FitterThe Little Carpet Co 34

Catering/CakesBakes & Banquets 81

Chimney SweepsHomesweep 17

Cleaning/Ironing ServicesBelle Casa 49John Beresford 17Dustbusters 33MJ Cleaning 53

Complementary Therapies Bowen Therapy 54

Computer Repairs/SalesGadget Man Jay 74Micro Fusion 75PCM - IT 71

Counselling/PsychotherapyLasting Change 59

Crafts/Kids ActivitiesMaking It! 62

Dance & Theatre SchoolsLA School of Dance 59Start Dancin 59

Domestic Appliance Engineers/SalesDave & Tony Farrell 38

Drainage/Pipe ClearanceADK Drains 16

Drive CleaningAqua Blast 2

Driving SchoolsE.B.B Driver Training 9

ElectriciansARR Electrical 28Delectrix 52P.Kelliher 31DJ Hill 15LV Electrical 43MJC Electrical 25Perkins & Son 32

EquestrianMartins Farm 83

Estate Agents/Lettings/New HomesDavidson Homes 35I am Lettings 1Lasting Impressions 45Solos Residential 5

FencingPremier Fencing 43

Financial ServicesLiberty Financial 75Surrenda Link 72

FlooringBrightwood Flooring 31

FloristsThe Flower Shop 81

Foot Health/ChiropodyHigh St Foot Clinic 54Physio Direct Foot Clinic 59Suzanne Gratton Fisher 56

Gas EngineersTherMix 32

Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping/PondsAll Grounds 43AM Garden & Handyman 53Aurora Landscapes 47B & P Paving 18Carters Landscapes 23DF Garden & Property 19Fusion Garden Creations 38Heatherview Landscapes 30Littlegreen Landscapes 32Marriotts 25W.R.S 47

Glass SpecialistSines Glass 46

Hairdressing/BarbersJoannas 54

Health / FitnessArnold Leisure Centre 59Body Masters 54Energy Fitness 57Midlands Kickboxing 58TEK Kickboxing 56

Home Improvements/Handy-manAM Gardens & Handyman 53House & Garden TLC 15Jason Craddock 17JJ Jobs 43Man about the House 25Marriotts 25Tony Smith Handyman 31S White 17

House Clearances/Waste RemovalCarters Waste 23Dave the Rubbish Man 31

HypnotherapyLasting Change 59Brian Shipley 56 Joiners/Bespoke TimberwksBeecroft 16DD Joinery & Property 23JM Joinery 15Martin’s Farm 24Glen Myers 46Hopewells Joinery 33Mike Thompson 28

LeisureThe Lost City 8

Legal Services/SolicitorsBarker Evans 79

Loft Ladders/ConversionsMore Than Loft Ladders 25

Music TuitionRobert Doughty 9Pro Drum Tuition 9

NurseriesBusy Bees 63Leo’s Day Nurseries 67

Opticians/OptometristsSpecsavers 88

Oven Cleaning/RepairsOven Repairs 4U 39OvenU 23

Painting & DecoratingGlen Birch 41James P & D 47MJC Decor 17Phil Sargeant 43Paul Tinsley 50Nicola Tooley 39

Pest ControlCity Pest Control 17

Pet CareCrazy Paws 83

PlasteringN Bluff 22Richard Brooks 30C J Plastering 47GM Plastering 16Matt the Plasterer 15

Plumbing & HeatingAgua Gas 30All Weathers 29B & M Plumbing 22P.Byrne 46MS Waterworks 17Woodthorpe P & H 23

Property ServicesDF Garden & Property 19Man About The House 25Roberts 28

RemovalsAndy 28

Restaurants/Bars/PubsHome 3The Longbow 6

SchoolsArnold Hill 63Christ The King 69

ShedsMr Sheds 30

Social Clubs/Comm. CentresArnold WMC 6

Soft Play CentresMousetrap 61

Tiling/Tile ShopsEMC Tiles 48Grout & About 47

Trade DirectoriesAge UK 79

Travel AgentsForest Travel 7 Tree SurgeonsCharnwood 29Squirrel Tree Services 15W.R.S 47

Tuition/Courses/TrainingKip McGrath 61Kumon 65The Core Centre 13

Upholstery/FabricP & J Upholstery 22

VetsArnwood Vets 85

Watches/JewellerySimon Trumper 9

Windows/Doors/FasciasApollo Windows 27K & A Windows 49Sky View Windows 41

Window/Conservatory CleaningJWS 28

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