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INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU Clifton resident Jodie Hall is to embark on an eight-day trek to Machu Picchu, Peru, with the aim of raising over £4,000 for the charity, Alzheimer’s Society.Organised by Discover Adventure, specialists in trekking and cycling challenges worldwide for charitable fundraising, Jodie’s trekking expedition will depart on 29th October 2016.She will be trekking on Inca-paved paths and steps, up through cloud forest to the demanding Dead Woman’s Pass (4200m), with continuous climbs and drops down steep paths and the additional challenge of increasing altitude, finally arriving at the Sun Gate, which overlooks Machu Picchu.In order to maximise the challenge, Jodie will also be extending her expedition an additional four days in the Amazon rainforest and a further five days on Lake Titicaca.Jodie, aged 21 and a student at Nottingham Trent University, is raising money for Alzheimer’s Society; a charity close to her family’s hearts since losing her Grandma to Dementia at the age of 59 back in 2005. Her aim is to increase awareness of the disease whilst fundraising and to raise as much money as possible for the charity, in order for dementia
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FREE CYCLE STORAGE AT TRAM PARK AND RIDECyclists can now take advantage of free bike storage at both new tram park and ride sites, at the Clifton South and Toton Lane stops, in addition to similar facilities at other park and ride sites. Nottingham City Council has now installed the new cycle storage facilities, with room for 16 bikes at each, as part of its Citycard Cycle network. It is also planning to make Citycard Cycles available to hire from both sites in future. To access these Citycard Cycle Hubs, cyclists must first register their Citycard at the Broadmarsh Travel Centre in Broadmarsh Bus Station. Free Citycards can also be obtained at the Travel Centre, with proof of address.Both new tram park and ride sites have now joined others on the tram network in receiving the Park Mark safer parking award, for their car parking and CCTV facilities, from the Association of Chief Police Officers and also the British Parking Association.Councillor Jane Urquhart, with lead responsibility for NET at Nottingham City Council, said: “NET Phase Two was designed to be a fully integrated part of the city’s transport network.“Various facilities for cyclists were built alongside the new tram routes, so it is good to see these hubs open to help cyclists travel further afield
alongside our successful tram network.”Councillor Nick McDonald, portfolio holder for Jobs, Growth and Transport, said: “These new Citycard Cycle Hubs provide crucial links in our integrated transport service, encouraging people to use bikes more often and making it easier for them to transfer from cycle to tram safe in the knowledge that their bike is secure at a Park Mark-approved site.”
More information about Citycard Cycle facilities is available at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/citycardcycles. Guides to help cyclists travel around and explore the extended tram network, including information about the features built into the routes specially for cyclists, such as cycle lanes, crossings and stands, plus a detailed map of the routes and cycle safety tips, are available at www.thetram.net/safety-cycling.aspx.
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LOCAL MAN TAKES PART IN SUCCESSFUL BIG BIKE RIDE 2Jason Ratcliffe, the assistant chief executive of the Professional Cricketers’ Association, has praised the efforts of the 70-plus riders who completed Big Bike Ride 2 and raised a significant six-figure sum for the PCA Benevolent Fund, sponsored by Royal London and the Tom Maynard Trust.One of the riders was local man Pete Ford. He told The Local News: “I would like to thank everyone who sponsored me, helping me to raise £1,290 to date.“Particularly those local residents who bought my flapjacks or gave donations, specifically raising a total of £170.“The ride was tough but fulfilling and apart from a great sense of achievement in aid of great
causes, it was an absolute thrill to be amongst an inspiring group of people.“Some of them were well-known cricketers, such as Darren Gough, Marcus Trescothick, Gareth Batty, Geraint Jones and Robert Key, as well as model and presenter Jodie Kidd, who completed the final two days of the ride.” The ride began in Truro and ended at the Kia Oval after five gruelling stages, which included two days of punishing hill climbing in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset and a 100-mile leg from Somerset’s Taunton headquarters to Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl. More than £100,000 has so far been raised for the two cricket charities. “Many thanks to everybody in involved at every stage,” said Ratcliffe.“The whole event has required help on a number levels with organisation from health and safety, to route planning, mechanical support, luggage couriering, multiple hotel accommodation plans
to food and drink provision. Needless to say, all of this takes a lot of time and planning. “It all lays the foundations for the event to work and support the multiple riders, who have given up their time to train, given up their allocated holidays from work, spent time away from loved ones over a weekend, raised significant monies from friends and colleagues and also spent their own money on bike equipment and travel. “We’ve raised significant money that will be vital for the work we do within both charities.“It’s an enormous collective effort and we are hugely appreciative of each and every person involved at every level. Many many thanks.” To support and donate to Big Bike Ride 2 go to the following website https://mydonate.bt.com/events/bbr2pcabftmt/193332. For more information on the Bike Ride please visit http://www.thepca.co.uk/big-bike-ride-2.
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HIGH PRAISE FOR MARIA’S SPECIAL CLIFTON DONATION GROUP Three years ago, Clifton woman Maria Watson set up a not-for-profit Facebook group to raise money to provide donations to various people, including hampers for families who are struggling and help to elderly care homes.Last year, they gifted £600 in vouchers to local schools. The group basically helps people in need within the communities of Clifton, Ruddington and Silverdale. Maria has had a Nottingham City Transport bus named after her in recognition of her dedication and had work.She said: “In three years, we have gifted over 340 food hampers to families that have had nowhere to turn.“We run a free disability loan scheme of wheelchairs, crutches and zimmer frames for people within our community, as sometimes waiting for help from other organisations encounters a waiting list.“We have provided help to victims of a house fires and victims of theft and also families that have suffered domestic violence.“Two years ago, we gifted every school in Clifton a total of £100 of shopping vouchers to help fund a Christmas party and also gifted food hampers
of values of £100 and over to elderly care homes.“I was honoured to be awarded the title ‘Clifton Superhero’ on behalf of the group back in April, along with three other people who got the award for their own personal achievements.“Donations of clothes, toys, shoes and other such items are are always welcome if they are in resaleable condition.”The group can be found on Facebook under ‘Clifton Ruddington & Silverdale Donation Group’.
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CONCERT BAND PERFORMS FOR CLIFTON RESIDENTSNottingham Concert Band helped local people get into the Christmas spirit with an afternoon of musical entertainment for residents and guests at Lark Hill Retirement Village in Clifton.Under the musical direction of Robert Parker and with interjections from co-presenters Keith Popplewell and Geoff Soar, the band opened with Vivian Ellis’ evocative Coronation Scot - remembered by many in the audience as the ‘Paul Temple’ theme.
The first half continued through a medley of Broadway hits, including Leroy Anderson’s Syncopated Clock and music from the 50s swashbuckler The Crimson Pirate. During the latter, the more observant members of the audience spotted the special guest appearance of a red parrot, peering out from the top of a bassoon.The second half was dedicated to more seasonal tunes and included some new pieces for 2015. The hauntingly beautiful Normandy Carol was followed by a lively romp through the Pogues’ Fairytale of New York, with the concert closing with a singalong to Slade’s perennial favourite - Merry Christmas Everybody
WANT TO GET FIT?Is your New Year’s Resolution to get fit? Socialise? Improve your general well-being? In January, a new free beginner walk/jog programme will be starting in Clifton.It aims to get you from 0 to 5k in 10 weeks and it is suitable for people who have never ran before. No booking is required to take part - just turn up on the evening.Date: Wednesday 13th January 2016 and continuing for 10 weeks (6:30pm). Meet: Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Drive, NG11 8AB.Cost: Free.
LOCAL GIRLS DONATE HAIR FOR CHARITY Two young local sisters have been growing their hair in order to donate to the Little Princess Trust, a registered charity that makes wigs for children suffering with illnesses that result in hair loss.Bronwen (17) and Jasmine (14) had their hair cut, so they could make their donation to the charity, which ended up being nearly half a metre of hair! Their Mum, Corrina, said: “Jasmine has never been to a hairdressers and has had long hair her entire life. I am so proud of both of my girls.”Little Princess Trust’s Monica Glass said: “On behalf of all the children that The Little Princess Trust helps, I would like to say thank you to these two wonderful girls. “How selfless of Bronwen and Jasmine to think of others in this way. Their beautiful hair will be blended with other similar contributions and will be made into a wig for a poorly child. They are a true inspiration.”
The January sales are set to extend to Nottingham’s tram network at the start of 2016, with half-price travel being offered to tram users on four consecutive Sun-days during the month.
On Sunday, January 10, 17, 24, and 31 local residents and visitors to Nottingham can take the opportunity to explore the recently expanded tram network with adult day tickets being reduced from £4 to just £2.
Jamie Swift, NET Marketing Manager, explained: “Following what we expect to be our busiest ever Christmas period, we wanted to thank our regular customers for their enthusiastic support of the new network and also encourage even more people to discover the benefits of travel-ling around Nottingham on the tram.
“As well as discounted travel, customers will also be able to take advantage of over 5,000 free parking spaces across our 7 park & ride sites.”
The half-price tickets will be available to buy from all tram stop ticket machines by selecting the ‘adult day ticket’ option and customers must buy one before they board the tram. As usual, the family friendly 5 for £5 Group Ticket will also be available on each of the Half Price Sun-days, offering unlimited travel on the tram for two adults and up to three children.
Jamie added: “With trams in and out of the city centre every 10 minutes, our Half Price Sundays offer provides the ideal opportunity for people to discover just how easy, quick and convenient the tram is to use.”
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Bus and tram passengers have given a thumbs-up to the new bus and tram inter-change in Beeston which opened earlier this year.
The new interchange is an on-street trans-port hub with two tram stops and six bus bays and has been developed over the last decade in consultation with local bus operators. It features high-quality glass shelters, real time information, journey planning information and electronic ticket machines to purchase Kangaroo integrat-ed transport tickets and tram tickets.
After six weeks of full operation the County Council carried out a passenger survey as part of the Beeston Statutory Quality Bus Partnership monitoring.
The survey as a whole reveals a strong choice in favour of public transport, with 35% of passengers having access to a car but choosing not to use it for this trip. It also revealed a shift of 57% from people using the bus to the tram – a move which was anticipated.
The survey also gave respondents the chance to make further comments which the County Council can share with part-ners Broxtowe Borough Council and NET to make further improvements.
“These are very encouraging results for passenger satisfaction and safety, as well as travel behaviour and usage,” said Coun Kevin Greaves, chairman of the County Council’s transport and highways commit-tee. “The new interchange is a fantastic new facility for Beeston and makes it easy for passengers to swap between buses and trams, giving people more public transport options than ever before.”
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Wollaton-born actress Vicky McClure has become the latest local figure to be recognised by Nottingham’s tram network with a new tram named in her honour.
The BAFTA TV Award winning star is best known for her role as ‘Lol’ in Shane Meadows’ critically acclaimed film This Is England and its subsequent TV series. She has also appeared in the much laud-ed BBC2 drama Line of Duty and ITV’s hugely successful Broadchurch.
Vicky is also set to star in the BBC’s upcoming adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s novel The Secret Agent.
She said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have been given the honour of having a tram named after me and to be in amongst some of the most illustrious names in Nottingham’s history. I’ve already become an avid user of the new tram system.”
Jamie Swift, NET Marketing Manager, commented: “Vicky is a fantastic young actress whose performances have con-nected with millions across the country.
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MAKE 2016 YOUR SLIMMEST YEARObesity in the UK has reached an epidemic point, with so many people of all ages becoming very overweight, resulting in a rise in diabetes, as well as other problems such as painful back and joints generally.Last year alone, the Clifton Slimming World groups lost an astonishing 15,205lbs, that’s 1,086 stone and taking an average person’s weight, works out as the equivalent to just under 100 people. Unbelievable and none of it was done on a faddy diet or mega exercise regimes, but with good healthy family foods and lifestyle. New Year is the time when most of us make a resolution to lose weight and lots of us used to want a quick fix, only to feel deprived and miserable for the whole time (the cabbage diet
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THINGS YOUR THERAPIST WANTS TO KNOW Climbing a ladder, making a change, coping with something different - they can all feel like an up-hill battle and we can’t always see what we are aiming for. Kate Blatherwick, at Freedom Therapy, provides a safe and professional service, tackling problems and finding solutions. Once you enter therapy you embark on a unique relationship/I need you to trust me. Trusting anyone with your deep, intimate issues is difficult and you may worry if the person you are seeing is qualified and experienced enough to deal with your problem. Look at the professional qualifications. You must be ready to help yourself. Therapy is there to help and guide you through life’s less positive experiences but therapy can only take you so far. By admitting to yourself that you are in need of help you have already taken a huge step towards things getting better. Don’t be afraid to talk about the difficult moments. It can be uncomfortable to discuss the bad bits. However, it can be therapeutic on its own to give them voice. I care about you. Good therapists practise ‘unconditional positive regard’, which means they accept and respect you without judgments.Call Kate Blatherwick on 07508 072372 or visit the website kateblatherwick.co.uk.
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Saturday 6th February 2016 A Charity Buffet Dance to support Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance will take place at Keyworth Village Hall from 7:30pm to 11:30pm. Tickets cost £10 and includes buffet, (bring your own drink). Contact Val on 07910 744910 or email [email protected] Monday The 1st Clifton Scouts meet at Clifton Methodist Church. Beavers 6pm-7:15pm, Cubs 6pm to 7:15pm, Scouts 7:30pm to 9pm and Explorers 7:30pm to 9pm. Call 0115 779 7322 (Jon) or visit the website 1stcliftonscoutgroupEvery Monday The 12th Clifton Brownie pack (aged 7-11) meet between 6pm and 7:30pm at United Reformed Church at 225a Southchurch Drive (term-time only.) Call Jean on 0115 914 3132.Every Tuesday Parent and carers with children from 0-5 years meet at the Dovecote Primary School from 9am to 10:45am in term-time. Call 0115 915 2953.Every Tuesday There’s line dancing for the over-50s from 10:30am at Highbank Community Centre on Farnborough Road. Cost £3.50. Call Linda on 07907 711282 for more information.Every 1st Tuesday Girlguiding South Trent Trefoil Guild meet at 1:30pm at the Rivergreen Methodist Church. Please call 01949 839357 to find out more.Every Tuesday & Wednesday LIFE2 learning provision for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities meet in Clifton from 9:30am-3pm focusing on independent living within a fun environment. Call 0115 929 6630.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday Exercise and Fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels at Highbank Community Centre, Farnborough Road (1:45pm to 2:45pm). Call Sharon on 07719 798969 for more information.Every Wednesday Men and women from 50+ meet at the Royal British Legion in Clifton from 1-3pm and have days out, bingo and raffle, tea and biscuits. Call Sylvia and Stan on 0115 921 6681 for details.Every second Wednesday Rivergreen Coffee Morning at Clifton Methodist Church from 10:30am until 1pm. This is your chance to meet for a chat and tea/coffee, so why not pop along and meet some new people.Every Thursday The 1st Clifton Rainbows (5-7 years) and Brownies (7-11) years meet at the Clifton Village Hall. Rainbows 4:30-5:30pm and Brownies 6:00-7:30pm (term-time only). Subs £10 per month. Phone 07941 041312.Every Thursday Clifton Women’s Group meet at Green Lane Youth Centre from 9:45am-12:30pm during term-time. Subs are £1 and you get first week free. For more details call 0115 915 2369, or email [email protected] Thursday Summerwood Community Garden hold activity sessions for ages 8+ from 3:30pm (3pm in holidays) until 5pm. Sessions at the community garden on Summerwood Land allotments.Every first Thursday Library Talks at Clifton Library 10:30-12noon. Experience a range of entertaining talks.
Every Friday There’s a coffee morning from 10:30-11:30am at Clifton United Reformed Church, located at 252A Southchurch Drive in Clifton. Every Friday The 44th Nottingham Boys Brigade and Girls Section meet 6:30pm till 8pm (term-time only) at the Methodist Church on Rivergreen. Please call 0115 974 4831 for more details. Every Friday New Beginnings meet from 10am until 12noon at the community centre on Southchurch Drive. There’s quizzes, bingo, talks and trips. Telephone 0115 984 6983 for more details.Every Saturday There’s children’s ballroom, Latin American, freestyle and fun dancing at Silverdale Community Centre (9am-12noon). Call 01889 569092 or email [email protected] Saturday Children’s ballet, tap and street dance from aged three plus takes place in Ruddington. Please telephone 07502 288 520 for more information about the classes.Every Saturday Footy Fever Soccer School for boys and girls aged five to seven. All welcome to attend at Clifton Playing Fields from 9am till 10am every Saturday. Call 0115 846 1692. Every Sunday The Clifton Judo Academy meet for training from 5:15pm till 7:15pm at the Highbank Community Centre in Clifton Telephone George on 0115 914 2449 for more information or send an email to [email protected].
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CLIFTON VILLAGE CRICKET CLUB BUSY PREPARING FOR 2016 SEASON
Clifton Village Cricket Club has a rich and proud history dating back to 1884, but the forthcoming season is approaching fast and the club is exceptionally busy making preparations for 2016.All three senior men’s teams are recruiting and welcoming new members to bolster their playing squads. The women’s section goes from strength to strength and is also recruiting enthusiastic new players. The club will also continue their ‘Chance to Shine’ programme, delivering high-quality softball coaching to local primary schools. Clifton Village CC hopes to work in partnership with the Farnborough Academy to improve their under-13 and under-15 hardball teams.To maintain and improve the local facilities and youth engagement programme, the club are seeking to form partnerships with local
businesses offering a wide range of sponsorship opportunities from boundary board advertising to playing shirt exposure. If you would like to support the excellent work of your local cricket club then please contact Jamie on [email protected] to discuss the benefits of potential sponsorship opportunities.If you are interested in joining as a playing member, please pop down to the upcoming training sessions.Junior Soft-ball (ages 6-11): Every Sunday starting 17th January from 10:30am to 11:30am at ‘The Barn’, Farnborough Playing Fields, Clifton. Contact Brian on 07976 802477 or email [email protected]. Junior Hard-ball (ages 11-15): As above but from 11:30am to 12:30pmSenior Men’s: Starting 31st January, every Sunday from 3pm to 4pm in the Hadlee Hall, Radcliffe Road Stand, Trent Bridge. Contact Martin on 07984 645681For more information please visit the website at cliftonvillage.play-cricket.com.
GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZEThe British Rowing Indoor Championships took place at the Velodrome in the Olympic Park.The competition is on Concept 2 machines, which are found in most gyms. Beginners aim to break 10 minutes for 2,000m and lower it to eight minutes with regular use.Moe Sibhi, of the British Rowing Team, broke Sir Matthew Pinsent’s 11-year record with a time of 5m41.8s. With the Olympic Games only months away, a very encouraging performance.Nottingham Rowing Club returned with gold, silver and bronze medals.Andy Townsend won bronze in the Men’s 55-59 class, missing silver by fractions.Megan Pepper, although only 17 entered the Women’s Lightweight U23 event and won silver.Coach Declan Gamble took a group of juniors who contested the Sixth Form Girls race.In a field of 58, Victoria Straw was 43rd, Siena Hayes 30th, Lucy Holgate 28th, Hannah Stocks 18th and Rachel Heap in a personal-best of 7.23 was seventh.Siena, Lucy, Hannah and Rachel then teamed up for the Girl’s Relay. The first round was an 8min piece.They raced neck and neck with Plymouth School Sports Partnership, losing by 10 metres, with Bedford Modern School third.In the final, a 2,000m row, the girls struck gold taking an early lead over their Plymouth rivals and never letting them back, clocking a time of 6:29.9. Bedford were third again.
