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kids diary 42

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pets 47

business, IT & finance 45

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Welcome to the May/June edition...

Finally it looks like the weather is improving. About time as well!

We are sick of still having to put the heating on and dreading the bill....money saving tips are always good news so we are loving the recipes in this edition. Three family meals from one chicken - what’s not to like!

Don’t forget the next edition will cover the summer holidays so let us know if you have any events that you want to publicise.

As always please keep in touch with any community news. We love to hear from you.Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Helen

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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]

Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents and let the kids play with other Spanish speaking children? Then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on [email protected]

Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

Hucknall Dolls House Group - every 2nd Thursday at Bentinck Conservative Club, 5 Portland Rd, Hucknall from 7 - 9pm. For more info call Sofia on 07790 334540.Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: [email protected] Education Courses - beginners up to level 1; very small groups. Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Call 0115 884 2749 or email: [email protected]

Hucknall Men’s Probus Club - for retired men.Meet 1st Wed in month at The Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon. For information contact Aubrey Smith on 0115 963 2424.Eric Coates Society - Meets Wednesdays, bi-monthly 7 - 9pm at the Godber Centre. Contact Geoff 0115 9634662 or Peter 0115 953 7393. Actively promoting the life and music of Eric Coates.Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursdays at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall from 7.15 - 9pm (term time only). Contact 07785 530256.

Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at 6.30pm on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly mixed ability group would welcome new players including beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.Byron Probus Club (Ravenshead) - spritely old retired codgers meet second and fourth Thursday in month. 12 noon at Portland College off A60. Contact David Turner 01623 793039.

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

Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers - no special skills, training given, variety of interesting sites. Weekdays & weekends, refreshments provided. Tel: Lee Scudder on 07753 850758 or [email protected]

Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Primary School, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346.

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

Leenside W.I (Hucknall) - meet on the 3rd Tues monthly. Central Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm.

Watnall WI - meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. For more details call 0115 953 7679.

Papplewick & Linby Ladies Circle of Friends - meet fortnightly from end of September to end of May on a Tuesday afternoon. Further information from Maureen Slack on 01773 786725.Newstead W.I - meet every 3rd Monday of the month at The Station Hotel, Newstead Village at 7.30pm. All welcome. Come along and try our friendly WI. Further info on 01623 723437.Abbey Gates W.I (Ravenshead) - meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Ravenshead Village Hall at 7.30pm. New members and visitors always welcome. For further details please phone 01623 798606.

Ravenshead W.I - meet on the 3rd Wednesday, monthly. 7.45pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Sheepwalk Lane.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]

DEVINE FITNESS - calling all ladies (and gents!) of a certain age! Fun and friendly exercise to music class. 7-8pm at The Empire Club, Morven Ave, Hucknall, NG15 7RE. Only £3. Fully qualified and mature instructor. Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals. Just turn up or ring/text Jane on 07946 183058 for more info.

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

Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at St Margarets Church Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

Ford Capri Club - meet at the Little John Pub, Main Road, Ravenshead on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month at 8.15pm. For more details call Alan Sutcliffe on 01623 438967, email: [email protected] or www.capriclub2000.co.uk

Zumba with Charm! - (Licensed Instructor) Tues 7 - 8pm Papplewick & Linby Village Hall. All abilities welcome, easy to follow. Just turn up! 07741 448289 only £4

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

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

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]

Hucknall Flower Arranging Group - meet on the first Wednesday of each month (exc Dec & Jan). 7.30pm at the John Godber Centre, Hucknall. New members & visitors always welcome. Contact 0115 963 6894 for more infio.

Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Monday of the month (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall.

Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861.Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & 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.

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

Friends of Moor Pond Wood - Papplewick. A community group involved with woodland management and archaeology along the River Leen. Meets last Wed of the month in Papplewick Village Hall. Non members welcome. Visit: http://moorpond.papplewick.org/index.html

Kirkby & District Hiking Club - we are a friendly hiking club who meet every 3rd Sunday for a 9-10 mile hike, mainly Derbyshire. For more info call Brian or Cynthia on 0115 9680813

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.

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]

Hucknall Wine Circle - meet 3rd Monday every month at National School, Hucknall at 7.15pm. For more information phone 0115 952 7138.

Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society - Meet first Tuesday of the month at 7pm, Blidworth Methodist Chapel. For further information contact the secretary Mrs Dale Smallwood on 01623 479978.

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.

Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 standard & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities through concerts. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: [email protected]

The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members who are interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house etc). If you want to know more please contact us through our website at www.greasleyplayers.co.uk”.

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.

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Tues in month 7pm-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org

Kimberley Shokotan Karate Club - Tue 7-8pm (beginners), Thurs 6-8pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm at the Temple Centre, Nuthall, NG16 1DP. £2.50 per session. For details call 075844 20606 or 07547 382677

Hucknall Art Society - meet at Watnall Road Community Centre on Wed. Beginners welcome. Session lasts from 7pm to 9pm. Any queries please call Harry on 0115 9279 481.

Bestwood Male Voice Choir - enjoy singing? then why not consider joining us for rehearsals on Tuesday nights from 7.30pm until 9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. Singing is healthy, good fun, very sociable and supports many good causes. Tenors are especially welcome! For further details please contact Barry Heath on 01159 177083

St Johns Ambulance (18+) - Baptist Church, Seymour Rd. Mon 7pm-9pm. Call Mr & Mrs Allcock on 0115 955 9755

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

Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy; May 28 - Graphology - Pam Brown; June 25 - Crystal Therapy - Denise Pole; July 23 - Biomechanics - Libby Upton;. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

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We are now taking bookings for our FREE Guided Bus Tours in accordance with the above information. Anyone wishing to join us on one of these tours ought to ring the number below as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment.

On Sunday 9th June we will be at Beauvale Priory for their Open Farms Day. Please come along and support this event which will be an exciting day for the family with lots of stalls and animals to see. The Gatehouse Tea Rooms will be open for refreshments.

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Snooker Table - slate bed, half size, complete box of balls, triangle, scoreboard, cue rest, 7 cues, cue rack, spider/rest, cover. VGC. £350 07581 288556

John Lewis Beech Dining Table & 4 Chairs. Extending gate leg table L30-145cm x W92cm. Chairs beech with chrome legs. VGC. Bargain £75. 0115 953 1841

2 Button Back Swivel Rocker Armchairs. Dark rusty pink. VGC. £30 each. 0115 926 3686

War magazines and books. FREE to collect. 0115 968 0408

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Quite often I buy a whole chicken which can easily provide my family with three delicious meals and plenty of stock for freezing and making into soups and stews. These recipes are equally delicious with left over roast chicken, however I find poaching the bird keeps the meat moist.For a 2kg chicken (£7.40 from Beechdale Butchers)- place it in a large

saucepan and add 1 carrot, 1 onion (halved), 10 peppercorns and 2 bay leaves. Cover with water, bring the lidded pan to the boil and simmer for about 1hr 30 mins. Remove the chicken and cool. Drain the cooking liquid. This is great stock and can be frozen in plastic soup containers.

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2 tbsp sunflower oil4 cloves garlic - finely chopped2” piece ginger - peeled & grated1 tsp mustard seeds2 onions - finely chopped12 curry leaves1 tsp turmeric1 tsp ground coriander3 or 4 green chillies - chopped4 tomatoes - chopped400ml coconut milk350g chopped chickensalt to tastechopped coriandermethodHeat the oil in a large shallow pan. Add mustard seeds, when they start to pop add onions, garlic, ginger & curry leaves. Cook gently until onions are soft. Add turmeric, coriander & chillies. Cook for a minute then add chopped tomatoes and salt and 2 tbsp water. Stir well and cook until tomatoes are soft (about 10 mins). Add the coconut milk and chicken, stir well and warm through. Serve with chopped coriander. (serves 4-6)

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Pasta Sauce225g chorizo -sliced1 onion - finely chopped1 tbsp tomato puree2 400g tins tomatoes2 cloves garlic - finely chopped1 green chilli - finely chopped300g cooked shredded chickentabasco (optional)salt & black peppermethodIn a non stick large pan fry the chorizo slices until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and put to one side. Add onion, garlic and chilli to the pan and cook gently in the oil from the chorizo until onion is soft. Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 mins then add the tinned tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and chicken to the pan and warm through. Season to taste. For a bit more heat add a dash of tabasco. Serve with pasta. (serves 4) 3

Chicken Noodles1ltr chicken stock225g shredded chicken1” ginger - grated1 clove garlic - finely chopped300g noodles - any you like2 tbsp frozen peas3 spring onions1 tbsp soy sauce1 red chilli - sliced (optional)2 pak choi - cut base & use whole leavesmethodHeat the stock in a large pan. Add the garlic and ginger. Bring to the boil then simmer for 5 mins. Add noodles, peas, spring onions, pak choi, chicken, soy sauce and simmer for 5 mins. Divide between two bowls. If using, sprinkle with chilli to serve. (serves 2)

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home & gardenQuite often I buy a whole chicken which can easily provide my family with three delicious meals and plenty of stock for freezing and making into soups and stews. These recipes are equally delicious with left over roast chicken, however I find poaching the bird keeps the meat moist.For a 2kg chicken (£7.40 from Beechdale Butchers)- place it in a large

saucepan and add 1 carrot, 1 onion (halved), 10 peppercorns and 2 bay leaves. Cover with water, bring the lidded pan to the boil and simmer for about 1hr 30 mins. Remove the chicken and cool. Drain the cooking liquid. This is great stock and can be frozen in plastic soup containers.

Then get all the meat off the bones and divide up for the recipes.

THREE WAYS WITH CHICKEN

1South Indian Curry Sauce

2 tbsp sunflower oil4 cloves garlic - finely chopped2” piece ginger - peeled & grated1 tsp mustard seeds2 onions - finely chopped12 curry leaves1 tsp turmeric1 tsp ground coriander3 or 4 green chillies - chopped4 tomatoes - chopped400ml coconut milk350g chopped chickensalt to tastechopped coriandermethodHeat the oil in a large shallow pan. Add mustard seeds, when they start to pop add onions, garlic, ginger & curry leaves. Cook gently until onions are soft. Add turmeric, coriander & chillies. Cook for a minute then add chopped tomatoes and salt and 2 tbsp water. Stir well and cook until tomatoes are soft (about 10 mins). Add the coconut milk and chicken, stir well and warm through. Serve with chopped coriander. (serves 4-6)

2Chicken & Chorizo

Pasta Sauce225g chorizo -sliced1 onion - finely chopped1 tbsp tomato puree2 400g tins tomatoes2 cloves garlic - finely chopped1 green chilli - finely chopped300g cooked shredded chickentabasco (optional)salt & black peppermethodIn a non stick large pan fry the chorizo slices until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and put to one side. Add onion, garlic and chilli to the pan and cook gently in the oil from the chorizo until onion is soft. Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 mins then add the tinned tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and chicken to the pan and warm through. Season to taste. For a bit more heat add a dash of tabasco. Serve with pasta. (serves 4) 3

Chicken Noodles1ltr chicken stock225g shredded chicken1” ginger - grated1 clove garlic - finely chopped300g noodles - any you like2 tbsp frozen peas3 spring onions1 tbsp soy sauce1 red chilli - sliced (optional)2 pak choi - cut base & use whole leavesmethodHeat the stock in a large pan. Add the garlic and ginger. Bring to the boil then simmer for 5 mins. Add noodles, peas, spring onions, pak choi, chicken, soy sauce and simmer for 5 mins. Divide between two bowls. If using, sprinkle with chilli to serve. (serves 2)

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

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

Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: [email protected]

The Cornwater Club for Older People - meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 2.30pm in Ravenshead. Offers friendship and a variety of stimulating activities. A freshly cooked 2 course meal provided at every session. You can attend as many weekly sessions as you like. Transport available for people living in Blidworth or Ravenshead. All welcome from any area of Nottinghamshire. For a free, no obligation taster day please phone Maxine Dakin, Manager on 01623 491159.

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

Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162

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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.ukRelate 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.

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

Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or [email protected] for more info.The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: [email protected] Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an appointment or email [email protected]. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN.Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: [email protected] Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: [email protected] of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm)

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SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: [email protected]

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It might have been a bitterly cold start to the year but since the clocks rolled forward I’m feeling a little bit more optimistic that summer is on the way.

I must admit I’ve not needed to mow my lawn yet but I’m sure it won’t be long before the green-fingered among you will be out smartening up your gardens.

So where do you keep your lawn mower throughout the winter months? If your answer is in the wooden building at the bottom of the garden then allow me to offer a bit of ‘sheducation’.

Now the nights are a little lighter we’ve seen an increase in shed break ins in Hucknall. We’d like to nip this in the bud (these jokes get worse) as soon as possible.

In these incidents the items stolen range from tools, fishing gear and pushbikes. From one shed thieves made off with a chain saw and an angle grinder. These are expensive items to replace and these kind of break-ins can also have an impact on your insurance.

So I’m urging you to do everything you can to prevent this crime in the first place. If you live in Hucknall East or Hucknall Central we can offer CREMARK property marking kits, free of charge.

These kits allow for clearly visible security coding using your postcode and the house number or first two letters of your house name to make the item identifiable and traceable… and less easy for an opportunistic thief to sell on.

These have been made available thanks to special funding to combat this type of crime.

The kits should mark around 40 items of property, so when you have marked yours please pass the kit on to a neighbour.

I’ve listed a few more shed safety tips here:• Keep your shed in good condition so it’s not easy to break into. • Consider investing in an alarm.• Fit a padlock to your shed and consider putting wire mesh across its windows.• Fit a motion-activated outside light to deter burglars who rely on the cover of darkness.• Plant prickly shrubs and plants near windows, drainpipes and fences.• Use gravel on driveways and paths to help alert you to anyone outside.• Lock any gates to your drive or back garden.

Despite this spate of shed breaks the good news is that the detection rate for crime in the area has improved.

In fact, criminals have less than a one in three chance of getting away without being caught.

Our goal is now to drive these figures down even further and continue our work making sure Hucknall and Ashfield South is one of the safest places to live.

If you know anything about the break-ins above or see anything you think is unusual ring the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our pre-recruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 ext: 800 2429 or visit

www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials links

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Central Methodist Church, Baker St, HucknallMon: 7pm to 8pm beginners 8pm to 9pm improvers

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

BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com.Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical music ever written - and modern music too! Come and see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. Check out our website www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054.

Funky Feet Dance Class for Children - Street dance and dance games. Pay as you go. Call 0845 680 3865 or email: [email protected]

Scout Association - 0115 952 3617

Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: [email protected] W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm.

St John Cadets - (10-16yrs) Tues at 6.30 - 8.00pm approx. Call Katie White on 0115 963 1307 or Steve Cross on 0115 952 9683.

Hucknall Pre-school playgroup - Baptist Church, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open Mon/Tue & Fri 9am - 3pm. Wed/Thur 9am - 12pm. For more info call 07544 510610.

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

Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Nottinghamshire HQ - 987 7220.

Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 12-17yrs. Mon 7 - 9pm and Thurs 7 - 9pm.Hucknall Boys Brigade - For more information and contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk

Hucknall Mini’s Basketball - Hucknall Leisure Centre. Tues 7-8pm (7-10yrs) & 8-9pm (11-12yrs). £2.50. Call Adam McGrory on 07732211696.Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursday 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome. Contact 07785 530256.

St John Badgers - (6 - 10yrs) Fri at 6pm - 7.15pm approx. Seymour Rd Baptist Church. Call Victoria McIndoe: 01158598167.

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 418481Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £6.60 per child. Outdoor play area with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info.Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Primary School, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346.Rolls Royce Soccer School - for 5 to 7 yr old boys & girls every Saturday morning 10 til 12pm. Watnall Road, Hucknall. Contact head coach John Cheetham on 07920 154129 or www.rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk

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

Rolls Royce Leisure JFC - Tues - 6-8pm, Wed - 6-8pm, Thurs -6-9pm. All age groups. Always looking for new players to join our family friendly club playing Sat am/pm & Sun am. Call Andrew on 0750 6040864 or www.rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk


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Ashfield Distict Council..............01623 457284Gedling Borough Council..........0115 901 3901Notts County Council...............08449 80 80 80Council Tax................................01623 457400Housing.....................................01623 608888Refuse Collection......................01623 457857Tax Credits...............................0845 300 3900

Leisure CentresHucknall....................................0115 956 8750Edgewood.................................0115 956 8790Ravenshead..............................01623 491522

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

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

National Rail Enquiries..............08457 484950Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070Trent Barton Buses....................01773 712265NET............................................0115 9427777Nott’ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000DVLA........................................0870 240 0009

Local TaxisA2B..........................................0115 956 57 57Trent Cars................................0115 979 7400

Local Community CentresAccacia Avenue.........................01623 457091Healdswood...............................01623 457091Watnall Road.............................01623 457091

Late night ChemistsCurtis Health Centre (7pm).......0115 9633387Tesco,Ashgate Rd (10.30pm)...0115 9807700Sainsburys, Mansfield Rd(10pm)01623623379Boots (Mon-Sat12am,Sun 8pm)01623 653926

24 Hr Garage-Hucknall Bypass 0115 9633163

Local MP - Mark Spencer.........0115 968 1186Hucknall Market DaysOgle StreetThurs - flea market 5-8pmFri - regular market 9am - 4pm01623 551385

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Readers may recall a Nottinghamshire animal rescue charity recently appealing for a permanent home for a friendly female dog who - from being rehomed, was homeless again. Despite best efforts, Solo is still waiting for that special someone and home – along with many other animals in the care of Animal Accident Rescue Unit.

Aged nine years, this gentle-natured terrier-cross is playful and well-socialised. A true family dog, Solo likes plenty of company, routine and daily walks – and is already microchipped, spayed and vaccinated.

Are you that special someone for Solo - or know someone who is? If so discover more about her by calling 07946-545256 – leaving a message if necessary with your postcode and contact details for the adoption volunteer’s response - or email [email protected]. As is standard for the charity, her potential home would be pre-checked to ensure a good match.

Solo’s care continues to be provided meanwhile by Animal Accident Rescue Unit – which is entirely run by volunteers spanning drivers, telephonists and fundraisers. This small charity, however, urgently needs more volunteers and of all roles, fostering is currently the most pressing: a truly rewarding role making a huge difference to an individual animal’s future!

If you can offer even a short-term refuge to care for a cat or dog until Animal Accident Rescue Unit can rehome it, please contact Chris on 0115-956 3799 leaving a message if necessary, with your contact details - or email [email protected]. Space in your home and heart are all that are needed – along with reliability, common-sense plus cat or dog care experience – though advice and guidance are given. Fostered cats need a safe and secure haven, as they are not allowed outdoors.

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