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index / list of advertisers 94

free time 30

kids 10

home and garden 44

kids diary 14,15

crossword puzzle 57

useful information 92puzzle solutions 92

eat, drink & be merry 2recipe page 8

business & IT 39

pets 93

classifieds 36

a helping hand 84

looking good, feeling great 21

sudoku puzzle 74

adult community diary 34,35

special occasions 42

safer neighbourhoods 38

helping hand directory 89

education & courses 17

Arnold library 32

Welcome to our Sizzling Summer edition.......As we write this it looks like October outside. Fingers crossed that by the time you read it we will be midway through a heatwave!Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to complete the reader questionnaire. It is still available online if you haven’t already given us your views.One thing that you really want more of is money off vouchers so we are including a new Live for Less feature on page 91.Don’t forget to check out the Whats On section on our website for some great events in Nottingham over the summer months:

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Grab a Kebab!Kebabs are easy to prepare, quick to cook and healthy. You can cook them over a bbq, under a grill or using a grill pan on the stove. Skewers can be wooden or metal. Wooden ones need a good soak in water first. Metal skewers can be re-used and also conduct heat, helping to cook meat through.

Halloumi and Veg Kebabs200g halloumi cheese1 or 2 courgettes2 red onionscherry tomatoes2 yellow peppersmarinade2 tbsp olive oiljuice of 1/2 lemon1 tsp dried oregano

Spicy Chicken Kebabs450g chicken breast2 red onionscherry tomatoesmarinade2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp red wine vinegarjuice of half a limepinch chilli powder or flakes2 cloves garlic finely chopped

Fruit Kebabspineapplebananas x21 x ripe mangostrawberriesmarinade2 tbsp honey1 tbsp brown sugarjuice of half a lime

Seafood Kebabs190g uncooked king prawns200g scallops - (king are better but I could only get queen)1 fillet of white fish like monkfish6 rashers of streaky baconmarinade2 cloves garlic - finely choppedpinch of chilli powder2 tbsp olive oiljuice of half lemon Cut the fillet of white fish and add along with the rest of the fish to a bowl. Mix the marinade and add to the fish. Stir to coat and leave for at least an hour. Cut each rasher of bacon into 3 strips and use it to wrap around the scallops. Thread the fish onto skewers and bbq until all the fish is cooked through. Lovely with couscous.

Prepare the fruit into bite size chunks and thread onto skewers. If you are cooking on an outdoor bbq it might be an idea to lay the fruit on foil. I used a grill pan and melted some butter on it first. Place the kebabs on the heat and brush with the marinade. Turn and cook until the fruit starts to go brown and caramelise. This should only be a few minutes. Delicious served with ice cream, creme fraiche or chocolate sauce.

Cut chicken into chunks. Mix marinade and add to chicken. Cover and leave overnight. Thread chicken, red onion and tomatoes onto skewers and cook until chicken is cooked through. Make sure it is thoroughly cooked.

Cut the cheese, courgettes, red onion and yellow pepper into bite size chunks and place in a bowl with the tomatoes. Mix the marinade ingredients and add to the vegetables. Mix really well and leave for as long as possible. Over night is good. Thread the veg and cheese onto skewers and grill until browned & the veg are cooked.

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As the summer season draws to a close many businesses are facing the bleak decision of making redundancies in what will be the lead up to Christmas.

Angela Shaw, employment solicitor at Massers Solicitors in Nottingham, is advising workers of the need to understand their rights when an employer starts a redundancy procedure and also for employers to understand their obligations.

In my experience there tends to be a rise in redundancies at this time of year and businesses are continuing to look at options for cost cutting and rationalisation. The economic downturn has made redundancy more commonplace but many businesses are still unaware of their obligations during the redundancy process.

There must be a genuine reason for the redundancy and a thorough consultation for the purposes of involving all affected employees. The consultation should address why there is a

risk of a redundancy and what could be done to avoid it, for instance, whether there is a suitable alternative position that could be offered even if it is on a fixed trial basis. Where an employer decides that there is a case for redundancy, there will be a right of appeal against that decision. If the decision is upheld, there may be grounds to pursue a complaint of unfair dismissal at an Employment Tribunal in addition to any other relevant claim.

An employee who is made redundant could be eligible for a statutory redundancy payment or there may even be a provision for an enhanced payment. In some circumstances, an employee may be asked to enter into a Compromise Agreement. This is a confidential document whereby the employee will forfeit employment rights in return for an ex gratia payment. It will be necessary to seek independent legal advice about the document for which an employer will usually make a contribution towards the costs of that advice.

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and also has offices in West Bridgford.We provide specialist legal services for both private and commercial clients.

Arnold is a great place to live but it could be EVEN better.

At the moment Arnold is very well served for play areas for young children. However there is very little provision for the hundreds of young people who love to skateboard, scoot, BMX and skate. The only wheeled sport facility is Arnold Bowls – this is a great facility but it is too small and does not offer enough variety and challenge.

At the moment there are plans to improve St Georges Playing Field (see the notice on this page). This would be an ideal location for a skate park due to its central position. If you would like to see a skate park built please let us know. We have a facebook page called:

Arnold Needs A Skate Park

Please LIKE the page. We will put updates here as we get them. Thank you!

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HAVE YOUR SAY!!You are invited to come and view the proposed improvements to King

George V Playing Fields.

At Arnold Library fromMonday 3rd September to

Friday 7th September.As part of the consultation process for the improvements to the King George V Playing Fields you will have the opportunity to view the proposed changes and leave comments - feedback forms will be provided which can be completed and returned via post box in the library or directly to Groundwork.



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

Coffee shop • Picnic area • Play equipment Open 7 days a week 10am - 4.30pm

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to unlock your child’s potential, building their confidence and independent study skills.

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Contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment:

Arnold Study CentreDonna Kelly 0115 822 4711Carlton Hill Study CentreKaren Saunders 0115 953 2617Sherwood Study CentreCaroline Cochrane 0115 875 1271

Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.

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

So when and where do Arnold Swimming Club train?Monday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure CentreTuesday: 7-8 pm - Arnold Leisure CentreWednesday: 7-8 pm - Southglade Leisure CentreThursday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure CentreFriday: 7-8 pm - Arnold Leisure CentreFriday: 7-7.30 pm - Southglade LC (land training)Friday: 7.30 - 9pm - Southglade LCSunday: 5-7 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre

Emelia OsborneAge: 12Sport: Swimming - RacingCounty: NottinghamshireHow did you first get involved with your sport? My grandma took me swimming after school when I was little, then I attended lessons at Arnold LC before joining ASC when I was 7.Who was the first person to spot your talent?Bill Hopkins and Tony Parker were my coaches when I joined the swimming club and they encouraged me to swim on a regular basis.What is your greatest sporting achievement?Joining the Nova Squad in Mansfield.What’s your earliest memory of competing in your sport? Competing in the Arnold Swimming Club Championships when I was eight.Who’s your biggest supporter and why?My dad, he always takes me to galas and shouts for me til he loses his voice!

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Acorn Open MeetOn the 13th May the club held its very first Open Meet at Hucknall Leisure Centre in partnership with Mansfield Swimming Club. The event took 10 months to organise and gave swimmers from all over the Midlands the last chance to attain Midland Qualifying Times. As such swimmers from local clubs as well as from Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Doncaster took part in 100m and 200m events. The event was a great success and as such the club plans to repeat and maybe extend the event next year.

Olympic Torch BearersIt was with great pride and pleasure that Arnold Swimming Club were able to announce that our very own David Fortescue and Sasha Matthews were chosen by the London Organising

Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to be Olympic Torch Bearer's. It was fantastic to have two members of Arnold SC involved in this once in a lifetime event which I'm sure will stay long in the memory of all those involved including the club and members of Sasha's and David's families.Midlands ChampionshipsThe club had a number of swimmers competing in this years Midlands Championships including Maisie Chung, Grace Perry, Hannah Drewett, Kirsten Gilding, Kiran Watkins, Franchesca Hay, Mitchell Jordan, Rohan Watkins and Jorge Phenix-Coyne. Well done to all that took part.GalasIt has continued to be a busy time in competitions with the Club reaching the ‘A’ final of the Notts ASA Stage 2 gala finishing 5th with 13 personal best (PB) times, 3 first places and Club records (CR) for Rachel Martin in the 50m Open backstroke and Francesca Hay in the 50m Open breaststroke. We entered two teams in the Gladys Hull Trophy Gala with one team winning and the other team finishing third. There were a total of 31 first places, 33 PB’s and a CR from the ever improving 13 year old Hannah Drewett in the 100m Backstroke.

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 - 16yrs, all abilities. We meet Sundays 2.45 - 4.45pm (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].

Magical Movers - singing dancing and having fun in Arnold and Woodthorpe. Call Claire on 07954 991963 - www.magicalmovers.co.uk

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.

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

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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.

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.

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]

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]

Guitar and Bass Tuition - with Richard Woodward. All styles, acoustic and electric, beginners to advanced. Tel: 0115 960 9421

Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap & Ballet Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. Enrol now to be part of our 2012 Dance Spectacular held at The Royal Concert Hall in November. 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 fro September 2012. Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information.

The Company That Loves To PerformClasses held at The Nottingham Emmanuel School

EVERY Saturday between 10am – 1pmDuring School Term Time (incl. half term)

Open to all abilities – no audition necessaryFor an information pack please contact

Jayne on Tel: 0115 9750139 07969 544137

Located at the Family Centre, Church Lane,Arnold (just behind the church)

Give Mummy a break!• Are you between 2 and 5 years old?• Potty trained or not!• Come and join us for lots of indoor

and outdoor fun!• We are open every morning and

Wednesday afternoons

This ground-breaking arena show will see the loveable Ice Age characters embark on an action-packed adventure full of drama, humour and fun.The whole family will love this brand new story which combines incredible music and song and spectacular set design with characters dancing,

skating, flying and performing breath taking acrobatics and daring stunts!

Just answer the following question.....

What is Scratt, the Sabre Tooth Squirrel

always chasing?Send your answer & contact details on or

before Friday 6 October 2012 to:ng magazines, 2 Goodwood Avenue,

Arnold, NG5 7BBAll correct answers will be entered into a draw.

The winner will be notified by Monday 8 October 2012. The tickets are for the 7pm performance

on Thursday 25 October 2012.

WIN !!a Family ticket*

to see........

* 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children

Community CinemaSt Mary’s Church, Arnold

Programme will be as follows:Aug 21st 2pm - The Muppets (U)Aug 21st 7.30pm - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A)Sept 18th 7.30pm - War Horse (12A)

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

watch the category of fi lm being shown.

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

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Hollygirt School is pleased to announce that it is welcoming applications for boys aged 3-7 to start from September onwards. It is not the first time that the school has taught boys; there were little boys here during the 1980s. For parents with both boys and girls, there are very few independent co-educational schools with a similar family-feel to Hollygirt and we are aware that for parents of young children, having to do multiple school drop-offs is challenging. Taking boys at a young age will not detract away from Hollygirt’s ethos and they are no plans to extend the age range for boys.

Hollygirt helps children develop their individual strengths and abilities, whilst ensuring they are safe, secure and happy.

All junior children spend a day with us to find

out if they will be happy in our environment. We take children of all abilities and each is assessed before they join, so that their educational needs can be met, wherever they are in terms of their ability. They all make excellent progress and we are proud of their achievements at whatever level. In our small school everyone knows each other and teachers have the time to get the best from each child.

Your child can join Hollygirt at any age, from 3 up to the start of Year 10, subject to a place being available. Entry can be at any time, not just the start of a school year or term. Most new pupils join without knowing other children, but soon make friends in the warm and homely atmosphere. Our quality of care was rated as outstanding in the school’s last inspection.

Elm Avenue Nottingham NG3 4GF0115 958 0596 [email protected] www.hollygirt.co.uk

Independent school for girls aged 3-16

Open Morning Saturday 29th September 9.30am

Senior Entrance Assessmentfor Year 7 entry Sept ‘13 - Tuesday 27th November

now also taking boys aged 3 - 7

Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 29th September at 9.30am. All are welcome. If you can’t make it, just call us to come in for a chat and a look around. We look forward to seeing you.Our Senior School Entrance Assessment for Year 7 entry in Sept 2013 is on Tuesday 27th November.

Hollygirt School to take boys aged 3 - 7 from September


South Nottingham College is opening an assessment and training centre in Arnold to offer support and advice to help young people who have left school or college and those looking to return to work or re-launch their career.The College has teamed up with Gedling Borough Council to bring the centre into the Gedling borough, which has not had any college provision since before 1999.The opening of the centre is the start of a long-term partnership between the College and Gedling Borough Council. In collaboration with the Council, the College is committed to maintaining an educational presence in Gedling. South Nottingham College Principal, Malcolm Cowgill said: "Opening the centre is the first step in the College's long-term commitment to education in Gedling. We are committed to working with the Council to ensure this grows to cater for the demand that is clearly shown in the Borough's youth unemployment figures. It is a great opportunity for the College to be working with Gedling to improve employment prospects for residents in the Borough."It will offer the opportunity for people to drop-in and develop their CVs, review and job-match local vacancies, brush up on interview skills and look at apprenticeships, further education and training or volunteering opportunities. It is anticipated that between 100 and 150 people will be seen each month, for assessments, referrals and training

needs.The College will also be launching work-skills programmes in Business Administration, Health & Social Care, Retail and Automotive through the centre.Local small businesses will be offered the chance to find out about how taking on an apprentice could benefit and grow their business. The College will source and place apprentices and support them during their programme.Operations Manager, Katrina Woodward said: "Using the success of ‘Recruit Local’, our recruitment service, we will be matching local people to local jobs. The Centre will provide a base to support learners to gain training and practical experience for their chosen career path. The Centre will also support businesses by providing a talent pool of 'work-ready' apprentices and employees."

For more information contact the Centre direct on 0115 945 7260.STOP PRESS....Gedling Enterprise Day: 1pm - 3pm Monday 17 September 2012Arnot Hill House, Arnot Hill Park, Nottingham Road, Arnold, NG5 6LUProviding opportunities for business start up.

Have a business idea you want to explore?• Have you thought about starting your own • business?

College opens centre in Gedling for young people and job seekers

For an appointment with our Recruitment Resourcer register on line at: www.snc.ac.uk/snctraining/learners/learnerform.asp

or call 0115 945 7260SNC Trainingin partnership with

• Apprenticeship job matching• ‘Work Ready’ training for employment• Business projects• Job search• Workshops and advice• CV writing and interview techniques• Job search and recruitment

Gedling Assessment CentreEvery Wednesday, Drop in between 10am-12pm, Appointments 1pm-3pm

Gedling Work Club Every Friday, 10am – 2pm

Arnot Hill House, Arnot Hill Park, Nottingham Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU

Need help looking for work?

For more information and to view our latest vacancies follow us on facebook and twitter.

Choosing the right secondary education for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make in

supporting their development into young adulthood.

If you would like your child to:

Be taught by well qualified, enthusiastic and committed staff

Be taught clear Christian morals and values in a caring community

Be part of a school deemed to be good with outstanding features by OFSTED in September 2010

Attend a school with a history of good examination results

Experience a wide range of extra curricular activities

Be supported to be the best that they can be at whatever they try

Then Christ the King Catholic School is the place for you! We are situated near Arnold town centre and are easily accessible by local bus services.

Christ the King is a school 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.

THURSDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2012— 7.OOPM

If you are unable to attend the evening, please

contact us. There are a limited number of places

for a tour of the school during the mornings of

24th, 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th September 2012.

If you are still unable to attend, but would like to

receive a brochure, please contact the school.

To advertise call 07800 633101 or email: [email protected] 19

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Workers’EducationalAssociation

Courses for Adults in Notts

The WEA is Britain’s major voluntary adult education organisation, offering courses in art, literature, history, geology, music appreciation, languages and many more.

For our latest brochure: 0115 962 8416 or view our courses onlineat www.weaeastmidlands.org

NEW ALHG COURSE STARTING

SEPTEMBER

The History of Arnold: old and new welcome to look at the history of the town. Join the

friendly group. Starting end of September.

Mondays 7 - 9pm for 8 weeks.Open to all £50 or £45 for Arnold

Local History Group members.

Full details from Bob Massey, email: [email protected]


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MONDAYBulwell AcademySquires Avenue, NG6 8HG6:00 - 7:30 pm

TUESDAY - Closed until 4/9/12Pond Hill Lane Community Centre, Pondhills La, NG5 8DR09:25 - 10:40 am

Arnold Hill Comprehensive School. (Lower School)Gedling Road, NG5 6NZ6:00 - 7:15 pm

TUESDAYArnold Mill Primary SchoolCross Street, NG5 7AX8:00 - 9:30 pm

WEDNESDAYSt Pauls Church Hall, NG5 6JB1:15 - 2:45 pm

Sherwood United Reformed Church (Main Hall), NG5 3AA5:30 - 6:45 pm

WEDNESDAYBulwell AcademySquires Avenue, NG6 8HG7:30 - 9:00 pm

THURSDAYSt Mark’s Church HallDe Vere Gardens, NG5 4PH09:30 - 10:45 am

Arnold Hill Comprehensive School. (Lower School)Gedling Road, NG5 6NZ5:45 - 7:00 pm6:30 - 7:45 pm Kardy-O-Fun

Call to book your place!

Call Jo on 07751 034148 [email protected]

For more information contact Tracey07939 224105

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Redhill Ladies Hockey ClubInspired by Team GB?

Are you 13+ and looking to get into hockey?

Then Redhill Ladies Hockey Club is for you!

Starting Tuesday 7th

August 7-8pm at Southglade

Leisure Centre, NG5 5GU

No experience or equipment

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enthusiasm!Please enquire about our new junior section

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The spring and early summer weather this year has been very disappointing, but it hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of Nottingham Centre members who are enjoying a variety of activities. These include some fascinating excursions to places like the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, and Back to Back houses. Trips to Crich Tramway Museum, Althorp, and Buckingham Palace are also planned.The Garden Interest Group is thriving, and in July joined forces with the Centre’s Local History Group to tour Hardwick Hall Gardens with a senior gardener, and sample the range of refreshments on offer in the new tea room.Destinations for organised walks include Derbyshire, Canons Ashby, and Bothamsall to Clumber – but a minibus gets you there!The Centre also offers organised holidays. This year members will visit ‘The Best of the West’ in September.From September 2012, ALL winter meetings will be held on Thursdays at the Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, The programme opens on September 13th at 2.15pm with a talk by Frank Gibson on National Trust Gardens. On Thursday 27th September Pam Littlewood will give a talk entitled, ‘If Wishes were Horses,’ at 7.30pm.You must be a member of National Trust to join the Nottingham Centre. The annual subscription is £5.00 per person, and £4.00 for each additional member living at the same address. The charge per meeting is £2.00, £3.00 for visitors, who are always welcome.This friendly organisation offers something for everyone, but on outings wear comfy shoes and don’t forget the brolly! For more information about the Nottingham Centre please contact: Mrs Heather Brooks, 7 Milton Crescent, Attenborough, Nottingham, NG9 6BE Tel. 0115 9436272Email: [email protected]

National Trust Nottingham CentreSUMMER UPDATE

Local WI Delegates helped fill to the rafters The Royal Albert Hall in London at their annual AGM. And, just like every WI and every WI meeting there was something for everybody: from voting on the resolution calling upon the government to increase and retain midwives, to the amusing talk from Lord Julian Fellowes on his inspiration for his Downtown characters, to the fantastic dancing of Christina Rhianoff and her partner from Strictly Come Dancing.

As the National Chair, Ruth Bond said in her address, “The WI means something to every member; and you know, if we just stop to think, it is what we make of it and it is up to us to make it everything we want it to be but, above all- it is there for you – to dip into once a month or to become immersed in some aspects of all that is on offer. But however you might view your individual membership, I do assure you that your WI needs you! Your membership matters. And never think otherwise.”

The WI has had an amazing year. Since the last AGM 19,834 new members have joined and 145 new WIs formed. For those wishing to join this throng could do well to look at the WI website www.thewi.org.uk, enter their postcode to find WIs close by. So come on in and give the WI a try.



The spring and early summer weather this year has been very disappointing, but it hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of Nottingham Centre members who are enjoying a variety of activities. These include some fascinating excursions to places like the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, and Back to Back houses. Trips to Crich Tramway Museum, Althorp, and Buckingham Palace are also planned.The Garden Interest Group is thriving, and in July joined forces with the Centre’s Local History Group to tour Hardwick Hall Gardens with a senior gardener, and sample the range of refreshments on offer in the new tea room.Destinations for organised walks include Derbyshire, Canons Ashby, and Bothamsall to Clumber – but a minibus gets you there!The Centre also offers organised holidays. This year members will visit ‘The Best of the West’ in September.From September 2012, ALL winter meetings will be held on Thursdays at the Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, The programme opens on September 13th at 2.15pm with a talk by Frank Gibson on National Trust Gardens. On Thursday 27th September Pam Littlewood will give a talk entitled, ‘If Wishes were Horses,’ at 7.30pm.You must be a member of National Trust to join the Nottingham Centre. The annual subscription is £5.00 per person, and £4.00 for each additional member living at the same address. The charge per meeting is £2.00, £3.00 for visitors, who are always welcome.This friendly organisation offers something for everyone, but on outings wear comfy shoes and don’t forget the brolly! For more information about the Nottingham Centre please contact: Mrs Heather Brooks, 7 Milton Crescent, Attenborough, Nottingham, NG9 6BE Tel. 0115 9436272Email: [email protected]

National Trust Nottingham CentreSUMMER UPDATE

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Fixtures FA Cup SAT 11 AugArnold Town v Holbeach Utd Ex Prelim Rd

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The Eagles will start the 2012-2013 season with a new Management team in place.New Manager Gary Hayward (pictured right) joins the Eagles from EMCL side Blackwell Miners Welfare and joining him are Paul Rawden as Gary’s assistant from Radford FC and Graham Charlesworth previously with Shirebrook Town as first team coach. Also joining the Management team are Mark Draper (coach) and Dino Labatte (goalkeeping coach). Jon Burns comes in as General Manager and Hedley Hill as the clubs new Commercial Manager.Gary says “Arnold Town are a sleeping giant amongst local non league sides”. He and his team will be putting every effort into bringing success to the club in the future.

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Ladies Promoted...The Ladies First Team achieved promotion to the Premier Division in East Midlands Women’s Football League last season. This promotion puts the team at Step 4 in the Women’s pyramid and only two promotions away from National league level!Everyone is

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At Arnold Library : August/SeptemberRHYME, RATTLE AND ROLL........is held every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:30 – 11am for 0-3 year olds and their carers/parents. It is a lively 30 minutes of singing nursery rhymes and songs. This event will still take place at the usual times during the summer holidays.

THE STORY LABThroughout August until 10th September... Throughout August until 10th September all Libraries will continue to host The Summer Reading Challenge: The Story Lab. If your children haven’t already signed up, then they can still register. All children who join will receive a Summer Reading Challenge pack to get them started. For those who complete the reading challenge, by reading 6 books, they will receive a medal and certifi cate. This challenge is aimed at children aged 4 – 12 years.

AMAZING FEATS!On Friday 3rd August from 10.30am – 11.30am be prepared to be amazed with our Story Lab Special Stories and have a chance to show off your talents! This is a free activity aimed at children aged 5-10.

WHITE POST FARM DAYOn Saturday 1st September from 10am - 3pm, White Post Farm will be at the library with a variety of animals that can be petted and touched. Throughout the day there will also be various activities for children to take part in, as well as White Post Farm staff on hand to answer any questions about animals. Entry is free and there is no booking required.

THE READING CAFÉOur popular Café is open every Wednesday morning at 10am ‘til 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to enjoy some tea/coffee, biscuits and to chat about books. No prior reading required.

INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY?From 1.30pm - 4pm on Thursday August 30th and Thursday September 27th our Local Studies Librarian, Ursula Ackrill, will be in our local history section and available to help with local history or family history enquires. No booking required. For more information call 0115 9224986 or e-mail Ursula Ackrill at [email protected].

THE GALLERY OPENFor the second year running we will be holding an Open Gallery for local Artists throughout August. If you would like to display your work in our Open or are interested in booking the Gallery, then please contact Pam Gallagher, (Tel: 0115 9202247)

KAREN MAITLAND AT ARNOLD LIBRARYOn Wednesday the 12th September from 10.30am – 11.30am as part of our monthly themed reading café Karen Maitland, the medieval murder author of “The Gallows Curse”, “The Company of Liars” and “The Owl Killers”, will be coming to talk/discuss her work over coffee/tea and biscuits.

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Craft Fair 10:30-2:30

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THURSDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2012 Nottingham High School for Boys

Waverley Mount, Nottingham NG7 4ED (car parking via Forest Road East)

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The Dover Beck Flower ClubBurton Joyce Village Hall

7.30pm - £4 for visitors - All welcomeSept 20th -’Autumn Inspirations’ - June BorrowdaleOct 18th - In the midst of..’- Diane FairNov 15th - ‘Jingle All The Way’ - David Fawcett-RopnerFor more information and tickets please call 0115 966 4771

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 Women’s Institute - call 01636 673550 for details.

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]

Wednesday Lunch Club - Arnold Methodist Church. Cooked meal, company & friendship. Contact Mavis Flewitt on 952 0919.

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.

Yoga Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Assc. £1 inc tea & biscuits. Every Tues 11-12noon. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel: 0115 958 3244.

Pushy Mothers - Buggy workout in Woodthorpe Park. Fantastic way to improve your fitness & meet other mums. Tue 11-12 & Fri 10.30-11.30am. Call Vanessa on 07979 520085.

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting Tues at Five Ways, Valley Rd. Call Derek 962 1932 or [email protected]

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

St 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 Tony Pearsall on 0115 808 1984.Killisick Autumn Club - every Tuesday 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Rd. For more info call 0115 956 8575.The Fellowship - meets Thursday 2pm-3pm at the Wesleyan Reform Church, Burford Street, Arnold. We have a variety of speakers & tea & biscuits. For more info call Ms Patricia Lyon 0115 920 0485/07986892022 or [email protected]. All welcome.

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

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.Arnold Townswomens Guild - meet the first Tuesday of each month (Feb to Dec). 7pm to 9pm. New members welcome. Contact Jenny Green on 0115 926 3125.

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

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

Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. August 28th: Tai Chi - Jason Sewell, Sept 25th: Cranio Sacral Therapy - Philip Humphreys & October 23rd - Full Movement Method. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

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.

Card Making & Paper Craft Classes - held monthly in Arnold. If you can get a crowd together I can come to you! Contact Victoria to book 07748 707845 or [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.

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

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

Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St 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.Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom, Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

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

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

The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:[email protected] for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk

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

Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road are having an open day on 28 April for anyone to come along and “have a go” and to meet existing members. Further information on 0115 844 7167

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

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

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Mike 0115 920 0164 or www.nottinghamroundabaout.co.uk

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Tues in month 7pm-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 982 7989. www.ncwgb.org

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

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Motorcycle Cargo Camo Rucksack. Unused xmas present. Padded straps. £40. 07894 078815RSJ Steel Girder 9ft x 5” x 5”. £60. 07894 078815T Sport Kickboxing Black Leather 16oz Boxing Gloves, Head Guard & Foot Guards. £60 ono.07894 078815Casio Exilim 10.1 million Mega Pixel Compact Digital Camera. With video mode. Boxed with instructions etc. Hardly used. £65 ono.07894 078815

Golf Clubs x 3 lots & Golf Bags x 3. £90 for the three. 0115 993 9095

White Melamine Covered Drawing Board. (W66cm x H61cm x D1.5cm) on a Sherborne adjustable table, stand enabling 4 raised working positions. Can be folded flat &Rotring T-square set and Rotring drawing head (protractor etc). Bargain - £40 the lot. 0115 932 7478.

Walking Aid. Three wheel steel rollator. Brand new cost £83 will accept £60. 07792 266425Adult Folding Wheelchair. Brand new, transit style. £100. 0115 926 4427Long Tennis Racket. Jaguar. Carbon fibre frame. VGC. £26. 0115 960 9011Badminton Racket. Slazenger. VGC. £19. 0115 960 9011Hip Flasks x 2. 4oz, stainless steel & leather bound. £8 each. 0115 962 1529Dartington Glass Goblets x 2. And 1 Dartington Glass Candle Stick with candle (new). £15 the lot. 0115 962 1529Full Set of Stacking Chairs. Tubular framed with light wood seat & back rest. VGC. £20. 0780 7350464Mamas & Papas Baby Seat. 0.13kg. Grey & white check. VGC. £25. 0780 7350464Pro Line Visor Cooker Hood. H- 655mm. Stainless steel. Brand new. £20. 0780 7350464

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Councillor Collis represents the Porchester ward.

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Councillor Collis represents the Porchester ward.

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The area known as Redhill was right on the edge of Sherwood Forest. A Guide House was built on the eastern side of the road we now know as Mansfield Road, just north of Roscoe Avenue probably during the 17th century. Here travellers could hire guides to assist them getting through the forest as well as rest and refreshment for themselves and their horses before climbing the red hill (named after the colour of the clay soil). The climb up the hill was very difficult as the road was really just a mud track. In summer it was very steep and difficult but in winter near impossible.

As the road became busier there was a growing market for food, rest and horses for travellers on their journey north. Inns and public houses began to spring up along this stretch of road at the base of the hill. The first of these to be recorded is the Three Crowns in 1769. This inn was situated on the opposite side of the road from the present Wagon and Horses. The first known landlord was William Morris. As far as we know Morris was in charge from 1769 and as such would have witness the Great Snow Storm of January 13th, 1776. During this storm, all modes of transport came to a standstill and coaches became stuck on the already bad roads. A servant girl at the Peacock Inn, on Mansfield Road, near the Victoria Centre was riding on the outside of a coach returning from

Mansfield to Nottingham. When the vehicle was stopped by the snow, she attempted to walk the rest of the way to Nottingham from near The Hutt at Newstead. By the time she reached Redhill she was overcome by the cold and the conditions and lay down in the snow to die. Luckily for her a Mr. Turner came along on horseback, found her lying in the snow, covered her with his great coat and took her to the Three Crowns where she eventually recovered from her ordeal.

On the same day, two men had decided to try and walk in the opposite direction from Nottingham to Papplewick when they too succumbed to the cold just after they had passed Red Hill. They were not so lucky and were not found until the following morning. One was found dead and the other insensible, clasping the trunk of a tree with icicles at his finger tips. The surviver was also taken to the

Three Crowns and unlike his companion, recovered.

The building of the Three Crowns had in all probability save the lives of the two people brought there. The Three Crowns landlord, William Morris, died in 1800 aged 70, and was buried in St Marys Church, Arnold. Reference to his occupation and perhaps his caring nature appears on his grave stone with the words “Three Crowns on Earth adorn'd my Name, One Crown immortal now I claim."

The Great Storm and the Three Crowns by Bob Massey

I am researching the people and history Arnold and would like to hear from anyone with memories or photographs of Arnolds or the people involved [email protected] or post via NG magazines

This is the only known picture of the Three Crowns - taken after it was turned into a shop in the 1930’s


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Kids and adults alike will love this project. Use it as a den or clubhouse, the limit is almost endless so it can fit most budgets large or small. You don’t even need a tree to do it!

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People in Nottinghamshire who need social care and support are being urged to use a directory of reliable paid workers.

Support With Confidence, which has been set up by Nottinghamshire County Council, is a web-based directory of potential employees who can help older and disabled people with things like:

getting them out of bed, washed and • dressedtaking them out for trips e.g. the pub or • theatrewalking people’s dogs• helping out with shopping, housework or the • garden.

Everyone on the directory has received training and has been checked by the County Council.

People who receive a personal budget* for their social care can then select who they want from the directory to provide a particular service. They will then interview that person and, if they are happy, offer them the job.

Councillor Kevin Rostance, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, said: “More and more people are now receiving personal budgets, which means they can manage their own social care. This is fantastic and it gives people real choice and control over which

services they have and who helps them.

“Support With Confidence gives people the reassurance that these carers are reliable, so we would urge anyone who is thinking of hiring a personal assistant to use this scheme.”

To find out more about Support With Confidence and to use the directory phone 08449 80 80 80 or visit:w w w . n o t t i n g h a m s h i r e . g o v . u k /supportwithconfidence

*Personal budgets are given to people who are eligible for long term social care support by the County Council. They have an assessment with a social care worker, where they decide how they wish to spend their money to best meet their needs.

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The Extracare Charitable Trust was established in 1988 and supports over 3,700 older people in 17 housing schemes and 12 villages across the Midlands and the North of England.

Our vision is Better Lives for Older People.Our mission is to give older people an independent, safer and secure future in a network of inspirational communities.

Our villages offer a wide range of sociable facilities including restaurants, gyms, greenhouses, gardens and cafes.They form a social hub to bring older people back into the heart of local life.

We have over 60 shops nationwide selling furniture, electricals, books, jigsaws, ladies and mens clothes, music and bric-a-brac. I manage the Arnold Extracare shop and we are always looking for donations of any kind and offer a free collection service. We are always looking for volunteers to give us a few hours of their precious time to help with the processing of the donations.

Arnold Extracare is a very busy shop with lovely staff and volunteers and very good prices. If you are interested in either donating stock or volunteering with us please call Christine or Sarah on 0115 966 1236. Thank you to all of our regular customers and the people who already donate. We are about to launch GIFT AID into all our shops, so we should be able to help even more people in the future.

Christine StephensonDistrict Manager, Extracare

Houses of Parliament Tours

I have had the privilege of serving as Member of Parliament for the Gedling constituency since 1997 and I am always pleased to help constituents arrange to visit the Houses of Parliament. I think it is important that this historic building is accessible to all, so if you would like to have a tour, please get in touch. During the summer, there are tickets for tours available to buy. The parliament website has details: www.parliament.uk. Also, if you would like to make your own travel arrangements during other times, I can try to arrange tours of both Houses. I just need as much notice as possible and you may need to be flexible on the time and date. Ring my office if you would like to go along for a visit. Also, every year since I became the Gedling MP, staff in my local office have organised a tour with a coach from either Arnold or Carlton delivering you directly to the Houses of Parliament with a guided tour of the building. I have one organised for Tuesday 25th September leaving Arnold at 8.30 am. There are a small number of places left so if you would like to book, please ring Nottingham 920 4224 as soon as you can. Once this trip is full, we will take names for a waiting list for next year’s trip. If there is anything you think I can help with, please get in touch. I will always try.

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16th September at 6pm 21st October at 10am

18th November at 6pm 2nd December at 10am

Calmness, clarity and a cup of tea is at the heart of what Maggie’s is all about.

Maggie’s Centres are for anyone affected by cancer. They are places where people are welcome whenever they need us – from initial diagnosis or undergoing treatment, to post-treatment, recurrence, end of life or in bereavement. We also welcome family and friends, as they can also be deeply affected by cancer.

Every Maggie’s Centre has a kitchen table. A safe place where people can sit and gather their thoughts over a cup of tea, chat to others going through similar experiences or speak to someone who can answer any questions they may have.

At the Nottingham Centre people who come through our doors for the first time are pleasantly surprised by the light and airy atmosphere of the Centre. Greeted by our volunteers or staff your first cup of tea is made for you. Following a tour of the building you’re encouraged to think of the centre as an extension of your home, a place to find the strength and help you need.

Many visitors take advantage of the professional advice on offer from our Cancer Support Specialist or our Benefits Adviser. A varied programme of activities is open to anybody affected by cancer, from yoga, Tai Chi and relaxation, to nutrition courses and hair loss workshops.

We would like to offer people the opportunity to experience their own Maggie’s Moment and get to know us a little bit better. People are invited to come along to Maggie’s Nottingham, Gate 3, Nottingham City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PH every Wednesday from 4pm-5pm.

Contact: Melanie Kerruish, Fundraising Organiser, 0115 924 6211, [email protected]

Maggie’s Moment Tours - a one hour experience of a Maggie’s Centre

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 Woody 911 4248 or 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 in the Urology Seminar Room at Nottingham 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] Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to carers of people with terminal cancer or other life-limiting illnesses. For a few hours each week our trained volunteers are able to provide one to one emotional support, information and a short break from your caring role. For support, call 0845 304 8730, 0115 938 5906 or email: [email protected]. Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information.Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 962 1153.Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.Sherwood Lunch Club - £3.20 for a 3 course meal with tea or coffee. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 9621153.Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk

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

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.

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 0115 911 1662 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 9856959

An Open night for all

The Chorus are opening up their weekly rehearsal to all singers on Wednesday 19th September at 7.15pm in their regular venue; Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ.

Experience close harmony at its best. Learn the mechanisms of the voice, how to blend with others, the importance of breath control and the secrets of harmony. Whether you are an experienced singer or somebody who would like to improve your singing skills, this evening is for you. Bring a friend, observers are welcome. Ring Martin on 07855270803 or e-mail: [email protected] to register your interest or just turn up on the night. See the website www.grandcentralchorus.com if in any doubt.

A performance at Newark last month included the presentation of a cheque for £250 to the Lincs./Notts. branch of the Air Ambulance Service. The Chorus have been invited to represent the U.K. at two competitions next year. The International to be held in Toronto, Canada and the European in Holland.

Those seeking entertainment for an event should contact Peter on 01530 243822 or use the e-mail above. A group of four to a full chorus can be supplied. Fees are negotiable. We sing in all musical styles, the choice is yours.

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Thanks to our competition sponsors: The Capital FM Arena

Gedling residents thinking about a spot of decorating are being offered the chance to paint their homes for free thanks to a paint reuse scheme, which is underway now until October.

The monthly events at Calverton Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) provide local community and voluntary groups with free reusable paint donated by the public for the Community RePaint initiative.

Over 366 million litres of paint are sold each year, of which 55 million are unused, stored or just thrown away. And rather than surplus paint going down the drain or in to local landfill which are both harmful to the environment, the HWRCs at Calverton take in the paint for reuse. All sorts of paint are available for walls, wood, metal, masonry, etc.

The event is open to members of the public from 5.00pm-7.00pm on the following dates:• Thursday 26 July 2012• Thursday 30 August 2012• Thursday 27 September 2012• Thursday 25 October 2012.Residents who would like to pick up some free paint from Calverton need to call 0115 850 5900 to book a time slot. They then simply turn up during their allocated time to choose their paint. Tins of paint are restricted to Nottinghamshire residents only.

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Gedling residents thinking about a spot of decorating are being offered the chance to paint their homes for free thanks to a paint reuse scheme, which is underway now until October.

The monthly events at Calverton Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) provide local community and voluntary groups with free reusable paint donated by the public for the Community RePaint initiative.

Over 366 million litres of paint are sold each year, of which 55 million are unused, stored or just thrown away. And rather than surplus paint going down the drain or in to local landfill which are both harmful to the environment, the HWRCs at Calverton take in the paint for reuse. All sorts of paint are available for walls, wood, metal, masonry, etc.

The event is open to members of the public from 5.00pm-7.00pm on the following dates:• Thursday 26 July 2012• Thursday 30 August 2012• Thursday 27 September 2012• Thursday 25 October 2012.Residents who would like to pick up some free paint from Calverton need to call 0115 850 5900 to book a time slot. They then simply turn up during their allocated time to choose their paint. Tins of paint are restricted to Nottinghamshire residents only.

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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

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Aerials/TV’s/Home Cinema1st Astral Aerials 45AV4Home 65Phil Chapman 74TV Confused 71

Bathrooms & KitchensConcept Interiors 5Haydn Interiors 79Kitchen Design Studio 56,57Fairdinkum K & B 45 Beauty / NailsB Beautiful.B Youthful 26Complexions 91Nails & Co 22,23Marissa Hair & Nails 26Mode Hair & Beauty 91Karen Williams Nails 91

Bedrooms/WardrobesConcept Interiors 5Haydn Interiors 79KDS 56,57

Blinds/CurtainsHighbury Design 62

Building Services / Roofers / FasciasAKJ Contracts 70Arnold Building Services 53Arnold Building & Roofing 75S.Bird 74Brownz Builders 63Canterburys 55,81C n D Properties 67C M Ellis 52Ernehale Roofing 71P.Hodgkinson 59Hudsons 50Nottm Roofing 44Roberts Builders 80Roofer Mick 77SBS 75PG Stapleton 72Traditional Roofing 52John White Builders 76

Business & Job OpportunitiesMidland Comm Cleaners 41

Carers/Home Help/SupportNotts County Council 85Sasha Osborne 86

Car Repairs / Service / MOTArnold Garage 95

Car SecurityAide Automotive 69

Carpets/Carpet FitterCarpet Style 48

Catering/CakesPaula is Baking Mad 42Cherry on a Cake 42

Charity ShopsSally’s Charity Shop 31

Chimney SweepsHome Sweep 60

Cleaning/Ironing ServicesBelle Casa 72Victoria Cooper Ironing 81Dustbusters 80Michelles 52MJ Cleaning 60

Complementary Therapies Bowen Therapy 26

Computer Repairs/I.TPCM - IT 39

Dance & Theatre SchoolsStart Dancin 25Theatretrain 15

Domestic Appliance Engineers/SalesDave & Tony Farrell 77

Drainage/Pipe ClearanceADK Drains 81Drainscan 72

Driving SchoolsJust Drive 33Shirleys Driving School 31

ElectriciansArnold Electrical 61D.Brown 81Delectrix 66P.Kelliher 52DJ Hill 63LV Electrical 45N.C Electrical 82C.Orton 76Perkins & Son 71

EquestrianMartin’s Farm 93

Estate/Letting Agents I AM Lettings 1RPB Property 75The Nottingham 49

FaithThe Salvation Army 88

FencingCounty Fencing 52

FlooringBrightwood Flooring 54

Foot Health/ChiropodyHigh St Foot Clinic 24Suzanne Gratton Fisher 21

Gas EngineersTherMix 59

Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping/PondsAll Grounds 62B & P Paving 51DF Garden & Property 63Floralands 11Fusion Garden Creations 73Gardenscene Landscapes 60Garden Upkeep 81Heatherview Landscapes 46Littlegreen Landscapes 70Pond Perfection 66W.R.S 58

Glass SpecialistSines Glass 60

Hairdressing/BarbersHeadstrong 29Marissa Hair & Nails 26Siobhain Connolly 21

Health / FitnessArnold Leisure Centre 26Body Masters Gym 25Hypno Gastric Band 27Redhill Ladies Hockey 21Rosemary Conley 21Zumba classes 25

Home ImprovementsDMG Handyman 59Handyman Services 45House & Garden TLC 77JJ Jobs 52Man about the House 60Prestige Home Imp. 52Tony Smith Handyman 65

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New HomesDavidson Homes 47

Opticians/OptometristsEye Tests At Home 87Specsavers 96

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Plumbing & HeatingAgua Plumbing 70All Weathers 44B & M Plumbing 76P.Byrne 54Hydra Heating 46PC Plumbing 60Woodthorpe P & H 53

Property MaintenanceDF Garden & Property 63Roberts 80

Removals/CourierAndy 80

Restaurants/Bars/PubsHome 2,3Rajah Restaurant 4The Banyan Tree 91Waggon & Horses 6

Retirement HousingMansfield Baptist Housing 83

Schools/CollegesChrist the King 19Holygirt School 17New College Nottingham 20South Notts College 18

Special Occasions/EventsGedling Show 37

Social Clubs/Comm. CentresArnold WMC 7

Solar PanelsArnold Electrical 61

TakeawaysRajah Restaurant 4The Banyan Tree 91

Tiling/Tile ShopsEMC Tiles 78Grout & About 82

Trade DirectoriesAge UK 84

Training/CoursesBob Massey 20WEA 20

Travel AgentsForest Travel 31 Tree SurgeonsCharnwood 69W.R.S 58

TuitionKumon 11Groovy Drum Tuition 30

VetsArnwood Vets 93

Wedding VenuesBestwood Lodge Hotel 43

Windows/DoorsApollo 46K & A Installations 58

Window/Conservatory CleaningJWS 82Nice n White 80

Wool/HaberdasheryKnitworking 33

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