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Celebrate Christmas with friends and family at Hodsock Priory this year

The log fire will The log fire will be roaring and the house willbe traditionally dressed to welcome our festive visitors

Relax in our Relax in our sumptuous country house and enjoy the splendour of Hodsock in winter

Celebrate Christmas at Hodsock PrioryChristmas lunches and evening parties from £35 As preparations begin in earnest the inevitable last minute panic starts to set in when someone realises the venue has not been booked for the office Christmas party, your boss has tasked you with finding a suitable venue for a client Christmas lunch or you’re wanting somewhere extra special to catch up with friends and family! Fear not, there is a reprieve and one that will make you the most popular party organiser ever!

Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire’s top Christmas party venue, Hodsock Priory, is opening the doors to Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire’s top Christmas party venue, Hodsock Priory, is opening the doors to welcome guests on selected dates throughout December. “Hodsock Priory is a superb place to celebrate any occasion and Christmas is no exception,” said George Buchanan, ninth generation resident and general manager.

“The fires will be crackling as garlands adorn majestic surrounds . Mulled wine will mingle with the aroma of delicious food – it promises to be a spectacular occasion.”

The inspiring Priory certainly lends itself to stunning celebrations and whether it is a family lunch or dinner for a The inspiring Priory certainly lends itself to stunning celebrations and whether it is a family lunch or dinner for a few, or a complete party experience for a hundred, the team at Hodsock can provide you with all the assistance you need to help you organise a memorable festive celebration.

“We believe there is no better place to celebrate Christmas than in the awesome setting of our wonderful family home,” said George. “We cordially invite you to enjoy Christmas the Hodsock way, and believe that nothing else will ever measure up again.”

Lunch is priced at £35 per person and includes a three course festive menu. Doors open at 12 noon with lunch Lunch is priced at £35 per person and includes a three course festive menu. Doors open at 12 noon with lunch served at 1pm. Or you may prefer dinner which is £45 on weekdays and £50 at the weekend and includes a glass of wine with dinner and dancing until midnight. There is currently availability on 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th and 15th December.

For details on availability please contact the team at Hodsock on 01909 591204 or click here to book online

Visit www.hodsockpriory.com to view images of the Priory, grounds and luxury self catering accommodation at The Courtyard.

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Celebrate Christmas at Hodsock PrioryChristmas lunches and evening parties from £35 As preparations begin in earnest the inevitable last minute panic starts to set in when someone realises the venue has not been booked for the office Christmas party, your boss has tasked you with finding a suitable venue for a client Christmas lunch or you’re wanting somewhere extra special to catch up with friends and family! Fear not, there is a reprieve and one that will make you the most popular party organiser ever!

Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire’s top Christmas party venue, Hodsock Priory, is opening the doors to Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire’s top Christmas party venue, Hodsock Priory, is opening the doors to welcome guests on selected dates throughout December. “Hodsock Priory is a superb place to celebrate any occasion and Christmas is no exception,” said George Buchanan, ninth generation resident and general manager.

“The fires will be crackling as garlands adorn majestic surrounds . Mulled wine will mingle with the aroma of delicious food – it promises to be a spectacular occasion.”

The inspiring Priory certainly lends itself to stunning celebrations and whether it is a family lunch or dinner for a The inspiring Priory certainly lends itself to stunning celebrations and whether it is a family lunch or dinner for a few, or a complete party experience for a hundred, the team at Hodsock can provide you with all the assistance you need to help you organise a memorable festive celebration.

“We believe there is no better place to celebrate Christmas than in the awesome setting of our wonderful family home,” said George. “We cordially invite you to enjoy Christmas the Hodsock way, and believe that nothing else will ever measure up again.”

Lunch is priced at £35 per person and includes a three course festive menu. Doors open at 12 noon with lunch Lunch is priced at £35 per person and includes a three course festive menu. Doors open at 12 noon with lunch served at 1pm. Or you may prefer dinner which is £45 on weekdays and £50 at the weekend and includes a glass of wine with dinner and dancing until midnight. There is currently availability on 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th and 15th December.

For details on availability please contact the team at Hodsock on 01909 591204 or click here to book online

Visit www.hodsockpriory.com to view images of the Priory, grounds and luxury self catering accommodation at The Courtyard.

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What’s on at THORESBY

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There’s a new way to enjoy a country break with friends, family or as a romantic getaway. The Sherwood Hideaway’s twelve woodland lodges bring boutique hotel style to an idyllic Noinghamshire seing. Guests can choose to hide away in complete peace or indulge in a range of relaxing or energising activities during their stay.

The lodges, nestled in Sherwood Forest on the Thoresby Estate, are designed to The lodges, nestled in Sherwood Forest on the Thoresby Estate, are designed to appeal to guests who enjoy the finer things in life. There’s a choice of traditional or contemporary décor in the highly specified lodges, which have either two or three double/twin bedrooms. The Sherwood Hideaway designers have selected beautiful Porcelanosa tiles, Mulberry and Designers’ Guild fabrics to complement beautiful and individual mirrors, headboards, crockery and decorations, making each lodge a modern, stylish and luxurious retreat. Contemporary outdoor hot tubs offer an extra treat on the decking of several lodges.tubs offer an extra treat on the decking of several lodges.

Visitors can sele down by their cosy wood burning stove or outside on the well-furnished decking and choose their own entertainment through the flatscreen TV or DVD/CD player or by hooking up to the iPod dock. Rustle up a meal in the beautifully appointed state-of-the-art kitchen or visit the Thoresby Hall Hotel to eat in one of their dining rooms, if the effort of self-catering is too much. Later, unwind with a relaxing bath using the complimentary Molton Brown toiletries.

Visit www.sherwoodhideaway.com for prices and availability.Visit www.sherwoodhideaway.com for prices and availability.

Beautiful, interior-designed cedar lodges with a choice of contemporary or traditional styles and luxurious finishing touches.

The lodges, nestled in Sherwood Forest on the Thoresby Estate, are designed to appeal to guests who enjoy the finer things in life. There’s a choice of traditional or contemporary décor in the highly specified lodges, which have either two or three double/twin bedrooms. The Sherwood Hideaway designers have selected beautiful Porcelanosa tiles, Mulberry and Designers’ Guild fabrics to complement beautiful and individual mirrors, headboards, crockery and decorations, making each lodge a modern, stylish and luxurious retreat. Contemporary outdoor hot tubs offer an extra treat on the decking of several lodges.

For a professional spa experience the WorldSpa at Thoresby Hall Hotel is For a professional spa experience the WorldSpa at Thoresby Hall Hotel is situated within Thoresby Park. It offers an indulgent range of beauty and wellbeing treatments for men and women and a contemporary sanarium. Guests can enjoy a relaxing swim or unwind in the Ice Room, Aromatherapy Cave or Hydration Room. There’s a discount for The Sherwood Hideaway guests when they use the spa. Thoresby Park also boasts its own art gallery and Victorian Courtyard with craft and boutique shops, military museum and café – the perfect place for a relaxed browse.perfect place for a relaxed browse.

For visitors who can bear to leave the luxurious cocoon of their lodge, the beautiful countryside around The Sherwood Hideaway is waiting to be explored. With a range of bike routes to suit all abilities and miles of footpaths on the 1000+ acre Thoresby Estate and beyond, guests can enjoy the tranquil surroundings at their own pace. For a change of scene, a lile further afield there’s the Sherwood Forest visitor centre, Rufford Golf Club, Ollerton Watermill and Clumber Park and the many other aractions of Noinghamshire within leisurely driving distance.leisurely driving distance.

The Sherwood Hideaway lodges are available for weekend breaks from as lile as £300 per lodge or from £485 for a week.

Our aim is to provide the very best quality in local produce at competitive prices, and with unrivalled excellence in customer service, we are sure that you will become a frequent visitor to our superbly stocked and impressive farm shop.

Our produce includes the freshest of Our produce includes the freshest of locally grown fruit and vegetables, locally produced cheeses including Stichelton Cheese – produced on the Estate, home reared and prepared meats, as well as a wide range of additional produce.

Come in and see the wonderful Come in and see the wonderful selection - you won't be disappointed.

We are open 7 days a week!

Welbeck Farm Shop is situated 6 miles from Worksop in Nottinghamshire on the Welbeck Estate. The shop opened in October 2006 and specialises in meat and game sourced from the Estate as well as cheeses such as Stichelton and Lincolnshire Poacher. Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables plus the very best organic foods are always in stock.

Welbeck has developed the first organic raw milk blue cheese produced in Britain since the late 1960s, Stichelton

The Welbeck Farm ShopWelbeckWorksopNottinghamshire S80 3LW

Tel: 01909 478725Fax: 01909 478725Fax: 01909 478725Email: info@thewelbeckfarmshop.co.uk

Opening HoursMonday to Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00pm, Sunday 10.00 am to 4.00pm.

Church Spa: East Markham, NottinghamshireA late 19th century former Methodist Church sympathetically restored into this luxurious and peaceful spa with luxury accomodation nestled in the enchanting village of East Markham, a conservation village in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Perfectly located and within easy reach of many historic towns and points of interest sitting on the very edge of Sherwood Forest.

Lovingly restored by its present owners, they have enhanced its charming historic features and added Lovingly restored by its present owners, they have enhanced its charming historic features and added an air of contemporary elegance and luxury. The interior contemporary design blends with original oak trusses and beams, a fusion of glass, stainless steel, granite and original oak, complimented with porcelain and natural wooden floors oozing a magical warmness from the under floor heating.

Climb the stainless steel and glass stairs to the open plan living area, as you admire the original oak Climb the stainless steel and glass stairs to the open plan living area, as you admire the original oak trusses and beams as they embrace the building, bathed in natural light from the roof windows. Ascend to the mezzanine to be greeted with an arched gothic trio of colourful stained glass windows coaxing you to the dining area adorned with a fabulous chandelier.

With its three beautifully appointed contemporary bedrooms Church Spa offers not only a truly unique With its three beautifully appointed contemporary bedrooms Church Spa offers not only a truly unique but a truly exclusive luxury bed & breakfast experience. Wake up in a peaceful location to the melodic wake-up call of the birds dawn choruses, or the faint clip clop of horses on their way to pasture. As you open your eyes, natural daylight is softened by the melody of colours trickling through the arched stained glass windows.

Lose yourself in the luxurious private bathroom which hosts a two person Jacuzzi-bath with shower Lose yourself in the luxurious private bathroom which hosts a two person Jacuzzi-bath with shower head, a flat screen TV twin basins, bidet, WC, luxury toiletries and towels, toasty under floor heating and heated towel rail. Breakfast is served on the mezzanine, or you could venture onto the roof terrace for Alfresco under a parasol or simply pull up a stool at the breakfast bar.

Offering absolute tranquillity within the in-house Spa, there is an Oasis of exclusive relaxation facilities Offering absolute tranquillity within the in-house Spa, there is an Oasis of exclusive relaxation facilities awaiting guests, you can bathe in privacy, in the exclusive indoor heated swimming pool, use the thera-py hot tub, with a host of water massage features to ease away those aches and pains, perfect to loosen you up, should you choose one of the many body treatments.

Treatments are available in the spa treatment room by our accredied therapists. There are a wide range of Beauty, Holistic and Aesthetic treatments available to suit any requirements. Take to the steam room and detoxify your skin, as you feel it melt away environmental toxins, leaving you cleansed, hydrated and fresh.

Or you could simply relax indoors or outdoors on our luxury lounge furniture, find comfort on the roof terrace, laze in the spa, find a retreat by the pool patio, take a seat in the lounge, read or watch the 700 multi-channel flat screen HD TV. Wi-Fi also available

Now taking bookings for ChristmasCall now for information on our Christmas Party bookingsWhether it’s a lively disco, party night, or a private corporate event, we guarantee to start your Christmas or New Year in style.

Full Christmas programme is now available Catering for your every need. For a party to remember, please call now to avoid disappointment.For a party to remember, please call now to avoid disappointment.Bestwood Lodge HotelBestwood Country ParkArnold, Nottingham. NG5 8NETel: 0115 9203 011enquiries@bestwoodlodgehotel.co.uk www.bestwoodlodgehotel.co.uk

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Win dinner for 2, theatre tickets and a night at the Express Holiday Inn by entering our Christmas competition

Enjoy an excellent location near shopping, night life and local attractions when you stay at one of the most metropolitan hotels in Nottingham

Q: How many gold rings are the in the famous christmas carol

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‘Win a pair of tickets to see Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour at Capital FM Arena Nottingham’

Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour is back at the Capital FM Arena Nottingham in 2012 for the fifth consecutive year.

The multi-million pound show will visit some of the biggest entertainment venues in the UK, stopping in Nottingham for two nights on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 January.

Check out a little taster of what the guys have in store for you on our official YouTube channel!

The 2012 show will feature a brand new line-up of top celebrities and their dance partners from the smash hit BBC1 show.

Strictly fans can watch their favourite dancing couples competing live for the votes, hear the feedback from the TV judges and then vote Strictly fans can watch their favourite dancing couples competing live for the votes, hear the feedback from the TV judges and then vote themselves via their mobile phones.

Last year’s tour received rave reviews in the press – the Sunday Express asked “Does it get much better? Not often”. The Daily Telegraph described the tour as “the ultimate feel good show”, and the Mail on Sunday said that “the audience adored every second”.

More than nine million viewers tuned in to watch the series’ launch show with the ninth series starting on 30th September. Last year’s final saw more than 14 million of us tune in to see Kara Tointon raise the Strictly glitterball!

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A: Kara Tointon

B: Gordon Brown

C: Roland Rat

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Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour is back at the Capital FM Arena Nottingham in 2012 for the fifth consecutive year.

The multi-million pound show will visit some of the biggest entertainment venues in the UK, stopping in Nottingham for two nights on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 January.

Check out a little taster of what the guys have in store for you on our official YouTube channel!

The 2012 show will feature a brand new line-up of top celebrities and their dance partners from the smash hit BBC1 show.

Strictly fans can watch their favourite dancing couples competing live for the votes, hear the feedback from the TV judges and then vote Strictly fans can watch their favourite dancing couples competing live for the votes, hear the feedback from the TV judges and then vote themselves via their mobile phones.

Last year’s tour received rave reviews in the press – the Sunday Express asked “Does it get much better? Not often”. The Daily Telegraph described the tour as “the ultimate feel good show”, and the Mail on Sunday said that “the audience adored every second”.

More than nine million viewers tuned in to watch the series’ launch show with the ninth series starting on 30th September. Last year’s final saw more than 14 million of us tune in to see Kara Tointon raise the Strictly glitterball!

Price: £42.50 - £65.00 (plus booking fee)

You can book through our 24hr You can book through our 24hr Ticket Hotline on 08444 124 624, online or you can call into the Capital FM Arena Nottingham Box Office, Bolero Square, The Lace Market Nottingham, NG1 1LA, which is open 9am - 9pm seven days a week.seven days a week.

We are now taking bookings for Christmas Day !

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Christmas Entertainment at The Exchange

The Exchange has a deserved reputation for its Christmas decorations, which make the beautiful buildings of the centre an even more magical experience.

There's lots going on in the centre over the festive season, all the There's lots going on in the centre over the festive season, all the more reason to make it a must for anyone visiting Nottingham this Christmas.

See below for a full list of events:

Wed 27 November - from 4pm - Carol singers and the Christmas lights switch on in aid of the Marie Curie Cancer charity.

Sat 3 December - 11.30am to 12.30pm - Nottingham Youth Orchestra

Sun 4 December Sun 4 December - 1pm to 2pm - Nottingham Youth Orchestra

Sat 10 December - 11.30am to 12.30pm - Nottingham Youth Orchestra3.30pm to 4.30pm -Nott Trent Uni Operatic Soc carol singing

Sun 11 December - 1pm to 2pm Major Oak Chorus (tbc)3pm to 4pm Nottingham Youth Orchestra

Sat 17 DecemberSat 17 December - 11.30am to 12.30pm & 1pm to 2pm - Nottingham Youth Orchestra at 2.45 and at 3.30 - Magnificat (classical vocal group)

Sun 18 December - 1pm to 2pm & 3pm to 4pm - Nottingham Youth Orchestra - 2pm to 3pm - The Bluecoat Singers

SKATE INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE NATIONAL ICE CENTRE

Fancy trying a Christmas activity that gives you that warm fuzzy festive feel? Well we can help!

The National Ice Centre isn’t running an outdoor ice rink in Nottingham’s Market Square this year but don’t worry, you can still have a go at the ultimate seasonal sport.

For the first time ever throughout December we’re transforming our ice pad here at the NIC into a Winter Wonderland.

You won’t recognise our ice rink as we’re draping the walls and turning on hundreds of twinkling You won’t recognise our ice rink as we’re draping the walls and turning on hundreds of twinkling lights. With huge hanging snowflakes adding to the festive feel and your favourite seasonal tunes playing, this will be a fantastic yuletide experience.

Even the wet or gloomy weather can’t dampen our Christmas cheer as we bring the magic indoors this year. We’ve got the ice and we can make it snow on demand at selected sessions with our new snow machines! And because it’s Christmas we’re keeping all our skating prices the same.

We’re also running some extra special dates for your diary including; a Snow Ball Foam Party, Cadbury Christmas family sessions, a Capital FM Party Night and two Skate with the Panthers sessions. Cadbury Christmas family sessions, a Capital FM Party Night and two Skate with the Panthers sessions.

So if it’s festive family fun, a romantic date or a night out with your friends – there really is something for everyone and with Christmas skating sessions running almost every day from 1st December 2011 to 3rd January 2012 – why not give skating a try.

You can also learn to skate at the NIC on our three day Winter Intensive Skate UK Course between 21st and 23rd December, so you can glide round the rink with confidence and style.

For more information on dates, times, prices and sessions check out our website at www.national-ice-centre.com or call 0843 373 3000 . www.national-ice-centre.com or call 0843 373 3000 .

Enter our competition to win tickets to the Winter Wonderland

We have family pass for 4 to give away if you can answer this simple question

Q: What it the foam party called at this years Winter Wonderland ?

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Lincolnshire Antiques & Home Show

Arthur Swallow Fairs, organisers of the largest Antique & Home Show in Arthur Swallow Fairs, organisers of the largest Antique & Home Show in Europe, relocated their event to the Lincolnshire Showground in 2009 and the excitement and enthusiasm generated by the move to the fabulous new venue still continues to gather momentum. The facilities on offer at the showground, including the two fabulous buildings, have enabled the show to attract even more dealers and buyers. Television programmes that have filmed at the show over the last year such as Kirstie’s Homemade Home and Cracking Antiques have also dramatically increased the popularity of the Cracking Antiques have also dramatically increased the popularity of the event by demonstrating the extent of opportunities on offer for those who are passionate about interiors.

The Lincolnshire Antiques & Home Show takes the labour out of finding just what you are looking for by creating an event where over 2500 specialist dealers from across the globe gather. Bringing with them the most desirable antiques and accessories for the home and garden that are sometimes practical, sometimes indulgent but always tasteful. The show provides a constant source of inspiring ideas for the home and garden in abundance. With something to suit every pocket, it is a must see for anyone who is enthusiastic about antiques, interiors, gardens, renovation and traditional décor. An event not to be missed

November 28th – 29th & 30th . www.asfairs.com

Joe Pasquale and Ceri Dupree head a star cast for this year’s spectacular Theatre Royal Nottingham pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

Comedian, television presenter and all-round entertainer Joe Pasquale will play Muddles in this year’s pantomime. Joe has fronted numerous television programmes including The Price is Right, The Paul O’Grady Show and An Audience With Joe Pasquale and has appeared on What Do Kids Know?, Celebrity Mastermind, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, The Weakest Link, numerous Royal Variety Performances and an unforgettable and Saturday Night Takeaway, The Weakest Link, numerous Royal Variety Performances and an unforgettable and winning stint in the jungle in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!. On stage Joe has starred in The Producers, several record-breaking pantomimes around the country as well as his own 2011 Pull My Finger UK tour!

There is nothing like a dame ... and there is no other dame quite like the wonderfully outrageous Ceri Dupree, who plays the role of Queen Passionella in Sleeping Beauty. Theatre Royal audiences will never have seen such a colourful wardrobe of costumes! Ceri Dupree, named the most glamorous dame in the world, has been delighting audiences worldwide for over 25 years. His unique talents have taken him through musical theatre, pantomime, summer season, television and cabaret and his extensive repertoire of theatre shows include Hello Dolly!, Rock Hard, Hot Stuff, The Ultimate Hen Party and The Rocky Horror Show.

Stage and television actress, Lucy Evans, best known for her role as Lauren Wilson in Coronation Street, will play the Stage and television actress, Lucy Evans, best known for her role as Lauren Wilson in Coronation Street, will play the role of Princess Beauty.

Following on from the success of the 3D special effects in Aladdin in 2010, this year’s Theatre Royal pantomime will once again feature some amazing 3D sequences, taking the enchanted forest to another dimension!

Sleeping Beauty runs at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from Saturday 10 December 2011 to Sunday 15 January 2012.

Tickets can be booked on 0115 989 5555 or online at www.trch.co.uk.

The show is sponsored by the Victoria Centre Nottingham in association with Gem106FM.

Theatre Royal Nottingham10 December – 15 January

CbeebiesIt’s time for the stars to come out to play – and not just the ones in the sky – but the CBeebies Mega-Stars too!

Cbeebies Live! Reach to the Stars comes to Capital FM Arena Nottingham for two performances on Saturday 14 April at 2pm and 5pm.

Get ready for a fantastic live stage show adventure, full of fun, songs and games with your CBeebies Get ready for a fantastic live stage show adventure, full of fun, songs and games with your CBeebies friends, including Justin Fletcher, PC Plum, Andy Day and Katy Ashworth. Robbie Rotten wants to hide your CBeebies friends so that he can be the biggest star of them all but with your help we can show him who the real stars are. Get behind LazyTown’s Stephanie and Sportacus as they try and save the day with the help of Mr Tumble, Postman Pat, Squiglet, Zingzillas – and don’t forget Jess The Cat! Watch out for a few surprise guests too.

So get ready to sing along, stamp your feet, reach to the stars and make all your dreams come true in this So get ready to sing along, stamp your feet, reach to the stars and make all your dreams come true in this brand new star-filled spectacular CBeebies Live! show.All children must have a ticket. A child ticket is for children aged 16 and under. Children aged 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. This show is not suitable for children under 18 months. Family tickets are available at £50, £63 and £78. A family ticket consists of four people, one of which must be an adult. Family tickets are not available to purchase online.Characters advertised are subject to change. LazyTown characters will be played by UK based actors and Characters advertised are subject to change. LazyTown characters will be played by UK based actors and not the original TV Cast. Parents please note that there will be (loud) amplified music at this event

Tickets are priced £12.50 - £22.50 (plus booking fee) you can book through our 24hr Ticket Hotline on 08444 124 624, online or you can call into the Capital FM Arena Nottingham Box Office, Bolero Square, The Lace Market Nottingham, NG1 1LA, which is open 9am - 9pm seven days a week.

Christmas Shopping at Denby Visitor CentreAll our shops have something for everyone, from dressing your table to finding the perfect gift.

Our large Factory Shop has hundreds of bargains on Denby dinnerware and cookware and our gift, garden, cookery and Christmas Shops are packed full of seasonal goodies from foods and cards to jewellery to toys.

Come late night shopping on 8th December between 5pm and 8pm and save 10% off Come late night shopping on 8th December between 5pm and 8pm and save 10% off most items.

Centre entry and parking are free, and the car park is close to the shops. There is a pleasant festive atmosphere and after shopping there’s festive traditional fayre in Bourne’s Restaurant and coffee shop. Come on Mondays and Thursdays and enjoy a two course Christmas carvery for just £9.95.

The Denby Christmas Fayre will take place on 2nd, 3rd and 4th December with over 40 The Denby Christmas Fayre will take place on 2nd, 3rd and 4th December with over 40 stalls of locally made quality foods and gifts and is free to enter.

Santa’s Grotto opens on 1st December and is suitable for children aged 2 and over. Entry costs £5 and includes a quality gift. Booking is essential (call 01773 740 799).

Denby is open daily (closed 25th and 26th December), just off the A38 a few miles north of Derby. For more information, see events and offers at www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk or call 01773 740 799.

People ask me why i love Nottingham and what it offers me as a dj and a producer,well for a start its right in the middle of the country so its easy for me to get to other cities, London, Cardiff etc for gigs or studio sessions. Alot of the studios i use are pretty close to Nottingham, Sheffield and Leicester being two of them. Also we have on our door step the confetti school of recording, i myself have been through the collage and is a pool of great teaching and knowledge in my field of work. Club wise we have the mighty Gatecrasher Ultra bringing us world class production and djs. I am lucky enough to have held a residencey at this venue for over two years and have played alongside some of the worlds biggests acts producers and djs, such as Faithless, Calvin played alongside some of the worlds biggests acts producers and djs, such as Faithless, Calvin Harris, Pete Tong, Sydney Samson and many many more. I have played in alot of venues all over the world and Gatecrasher Ultra is my favourite, when the mainroom is going off there is no place like it on earth, add the dancers, the co2 cannons, confetti showers and it realy makes the dancefloor a special place to be.

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The infamous NME Awards Tour is back for 2012 and ready to showcase the year’s most exciting emerging music talent. Renowned for giving the freshest new acts their first taste of national notoriety – past alumni include Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Florence & The Machine, Crystal Castles and The Vaccines – 2012’s line-up captures the spirit of 2011 and sets the agenda for an explosive forthcoming year of music.

Running throughout February, the NME Awards Tour kicks off in Running throughout February, the NME Awards Tour kicks off in Glasgow (8th) and visits 12 venues across the UK, bringing the very best in new music directly to music fans, ending with a show-stopping finale in London (25th).

NME editor Krissi Murison says: “As far as NME Awards Tour line-ups go, it’s difficult to imagine one more NME editor Krissi Murison says: “As far as NME Awards Tour line-ups go, it’s difficult to imagine one more exciting than this or more representative of the cutting edge sounds that will define 2012. Every week in NME we bang on about how brilliant these bands are, and this is an amazing opportunity to see them all on the same bill. Two Door Cinema Club are one of the most exciting live bands in the world right now, Metronomy recorded arguably the album of the year, Tribes are the future of British indie music and Azealia Banks is, well, pretty much the most exciting new act on the planet. It’s going to be a good one…”

New York producer/MC Azealia Banks, who has been steadily perfecting her craft and making a name New York producer/MC Azealia Banks, who has been steadily perfecting her craft and making a name for herself, has bagged the coveted opening slot for the NME Awards Tour 2012. Since her first steps as a child in off-broadway theatre productions to her training at La Guardia High School of Performing Arts – a breeding ground for stars – Azealia Banks’ seasoned bars and angelic voice give everybody a reason to rewind that track.

Azealia Banks says: “I've been reading NME since I was old enough to ride the trains, where I’d buy it on newsstands... it's almost surreal that I’ve been selected to participate in this tour... it's such an honour.”

Tickets for the NME Awards Tour 2012 will be available on pre-sale exclusively through www.NME.com Tickets for the NME Awards Tour 2012 will be available on pre-sale exclusively through www.NME.com from 9am on Wednesday 9th November. They will then be on general release via Gigs and Tours and Ticketmaster on Friday 11th November.

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“How are you guys feeling about playing the Oxjam event today?

It’s really nice to be supporting the Oxfam cause alongside a great group of musicians with what we all love to do best!”

Who are your main influences Kagoule?

Lucy “the Beatles obviously! I’d say Foals and Nirvana As well”

Cai “my main one would be the older Biffy Clyro stuff with a bit of Nirvana”

Lawrence Lawrence “it’s got to be Modest Mouse at the moment, I’d love to see them, also Queens Of The Stone Age as well but collectively we have a wide taste so we bring in all our influences which makes Kagoule ”

Kagoule, anything you’re promoting in particular? “We have our four track E.P out at the moment which is called Son, the best way get hold of it is to download it through our SoundCloud page which you can find through our Facebook or come to one of our gigs and you can get a copy off us for a pound!”

Saint Raymond

In the month of October something new and exciting was ready to hit Beeston, after much success in the past all over the UK on Saturday the 22nd of October Oxjam took over Beeston in success in the past all over the UK on Saturday the 22nd of October Oxjam took over Beeston in Nottingham. In a nut shell Oxjam is a volunteer ran event spread over Britain showcasing the local culture and talent across a range of different venues in the town it is held, after the event all the money and proceeds go towards the Oxfam charity. When I arrived I was pleasantly surprised to see the diversity and range of acts covering acoustic, jazz, Rock, comedy right through to Poetry, the event catered for all age groups, and with 50 acts to choose from finding something that would take your fancy was a piece of cake!

For me that piece of cake was the acts that graced the stage at Barton house in the afternoon For me that piece of cake was the acts that graced the stage at Barton house in the afternoon Period of the Saturday all day event. The artists in particular were Bystanders, Kagoule, Great British Weather and Saint Raymond. On stepping foot into the venue it seemed very deceiving as British Weather and Saint Raymond. On stepping foot into the venue it seemed very deceiving as I was greeted by a contemporary reception area with its range of various works of modern art, as I continued too delve deeper my first impressions of the inside were moody and gritty, a perfect setting for the mass of young musical talent that were to pass through its door’s. After a short time of me looking round the venue the acts started to appear ready to set up. I had the pleasure of working alongside the acts throughout the day and the sheer passion and dedication from these artists indicates that the future of Nottingham’s young music scene is thriving and will continue to grow. In Particular Cai, Lucy and Lawrence from Kagoule who played a truly continue to grow. In Particular Cai, Lucy and Lawrence from Kagoule who played a truly captivating set and currently are in the running to gain a spot at Rock city supporting Dog Is Dead, their music I can only describe as hard hitting chorus’s and elements of early post grunge mixed with My Bloody Valentine. I had the chance of having a brief interview with the band before their set

KagouleThe final act to close the younger artists of the day in Barton House were Saint Raymond, already with a large following around Nottingham you begin to understand how they Nottingham you begin to understand how they have gained the reputation they deserve with beautiful well written catchy acoustic tunes such as “Bonfires” and “She Said No”. Saint Raymond is destined for success. I managed to Raymond is destined for success. I managed to catch Callum Burrows from Saint Raymond who expressed his positivity of helping the Oxfam cause through the gathering of people with a love of live music and a collaborative effort from the local artists and volunteers’.

All in all the first ever Oxjam event In Beeston All in all the first ever Oxjam event In Beeston went down a storm raising £4694.83 it attracted a large crowd and organizer Carly is already making plans towards next years event, due credit is needed to the artists and volunteer’s who made the whole day a complete success, Roll on 2012 Oxjam!

£4694.83 raised for charity

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What's On In Nottinghamshire?17th – 20th Nov 2011 Disney On IceEntry: Tickets: from £13.00 Hospitality: available from £39.00Capital FM Arena Nottingham

17 Nov 2011MotörheadEntry: Stalls £26 Tier 1 £26 Tier 2£26Entry: Stalls £26 Tier 1 £26 Tier 2£26The Royal Concert Hall

19 Nov 2011 to 20 Nov 2011Moving SculpturesEntry: FREENottingham Contemporary

20 Nov 2011Children’s TourChildren’s TourEntry: Normal tour admission price. £10.00 Adult/ £8.00 Consession for tour, garden entry and a drink in the cafeNewstead Abbey

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25 Nov 2011 to 14 Jan 2012Cinderella - A Great Panto...Entry: Auditorium - Tickets: Adults £22 (£20.50), Children £18, Last Night £25Nottingham Playhouse

26 Nov 2011 to 27 Nov 2011Christmas Craft MarketsEntry: FREE Car parking charge of £2 for 3 hours or £4 per day appliesEntry: FREE Car parking charge of £2 for 3 hours or £4 per day appliesWollaton Hall and Deer Park

27 Nov 2011Nottingham Youth Orchestra’s Winter ConcertEntry: Raised seating £12 Arena £7 Concessions in all areas £5Albert Hall Nottingham

27 Nov 2011Santa Fun Run in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis TrustSanta Fun Run in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis TrustEntry: £10/ £5 entry, minimum sponsorship of £30 upon entry.Rushcliffe Country Park

27 Nov 2011Countdown to ChristmasEntry: £1 adults, £2 children.The Museum of Nottingham Life: Brewhouse Yard

27 Nov 201127 Nov 2011Prepare For ChristmasEntry: Normal tour admission price. £10.00 Adult/£8.00 concession for tour,garden entry and a drink in the cafe.Newstead Abbey

What's On In Nottinghamshire?30 Nov 2011Wednesday WalkaboutsEntry: Normal Castle admission appliesNottingham Castle

2nd Dec 201125th Anniversary tour of Green’s WindmillEntry: £5.00Entry: £5.00Green’s Windmill

4th – 21st Dec 2011Gallery Tour - LowryEntry: FREELakeside Arts Centre

6 Dec 2011Duran DuranDuran DuranEntry: Tickets: from £30.00 Hospitality: available from £88.00Capital FM Arena Nottingham

7 Dec 2011Flashback’ event, an Evening of Vintage Fashion and MusicEntry: On the door: £6Nottingham Contemporary

11 Dec 201111 Dec 2011Santa StrollEntry: Pre registration is required and entry is £12.50 for adults and £7.50 for children (under 13) which includes a bacon roll (vegetarian option) and hot drink and also a finishing certificate & free Santa Suit* (under 5’s free, Santa Suit not provided). * subject to availabilityOld Market Square

12 Dec 2011 12 Dec 2011 The SaturdaysEntry: Tickets: from £19.50 Hospitality: available from £69.50Capital FM Arena Nottingham

7 Jan 2012 to 8 Jan 2012Family ExtravaganzaEntry: FREENottingham ContemporaryNottingham Contemporary

20 Jan 2012 to 21 Jan 2012Fine Food MarketEntry: FREEOld Market Square

22 Jan 2012Winter WindmillsEntry: £2.00Entry: £2.00Green’s Windmill

24 Jan 2012 to 25 Jan 2012Strictly Come Dancing Live 2012Entry: Tickets: from £42.50 Hospitality: available from £74.00Capital FM Arena Nottingham

Q - How long have you been doing photography?

A - I have been interested in photography since I was very young. My father was a keen photographer and he taught me taught me the basics. Later, I completed City & Guilds qualifications in a number of disciplines. Although my passion has always been wildlife and landscape photography, I have also undertaken wedding and portrait work.

Q - Where did all begin?

A - In my early married life, my wife and I used to spent much time in the Lake District where I used to shoot A - In my early married life, my wife and I used to spent much time in the Lake District where I used to shoot landscapes using 35mm and medium format cameras. More recently we have spent time in Africa and India and Finland where I was able to indulge my passion for wildlife photography.

Q - You are renowned for shooting animals in the wild which is your favourite and why?

A - All wildlife interests me, but my favourite animals have to be the leopard and the cheetah. The leopard is so A - All wildlife interests me, but my favourite animals have to be the leopard and the cheetah. The leopard is so elusive and well camouflaged that even spotting one is a triumph. To have actually had the privilege to take photographs of this magnificent animal has been particularly rewarding. The cheetah is perhaps the most endangered cat in the Masai Mara and once again, I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph this most sleek and elegant animal.

Q - Have you had any close calls with any of your subjects in the wild?

A - When in the Masai Mara we are surrounded by wildlife at all times and it is important that the animals are A - When in the Masai Mara we are surrounded by wildlife at all times and it is important that the animals are treated with the respect they deserve. We were once photographing a herd of elephants when one began to charge! When you see elephant on the TV they are big, but when one is bearing down on you I can assure you they are absolutely massive!! Another time I was at the mess tent ready to welcome guests to breakfast when a cheetah walked right past me through the centre of the camp. Buffaloes and hippos grazing outside outr tent at night have also caused a little unease on occasions! Fortunately the staff at camp have had the expertise to ensure our safety.

Q - You do a lot of charity work which charity is closest to your heart and why?

A - My charity work is close to my heart. The Guda Dida A - My charity work is close to my heart. The Guda Dida primary school in Meru, Kenya is in desperate need of support. The children happily walk miles everyday to receive an education which takes place in a crude building with termite infested floors. To date, I have donated money from the sales of my photographs to buy much needed equipment and when we go on safari we take basic essential items such as pens, pencils, we take basic essential items such as pens, pencils, paper, calculator and rulers to support the children who are so desperate to learn. I feel this is important as these children are the future of Kenya and will be responsible for protecting the unique, but fragile environment in which they live. I also support ‘Lion Aid’ which undertakes sterling work to protect the lion population which is in sharp decline. It also aims to raise population which is in sharp decline. It also aims to raise awareness of how lions are endangered and to encourage conservation.

Q - Do you have any new plans or projects for 2012 ?

A - In January, I am moving into a larger studio at Edwinstowe Arts & Crafts Centre and in August am taking two groups on safari to Kenya. I also hope to spend more time photographing British wildlife.

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