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Ilkeston born actor Robert Lindsay, star of the popular BBC sitcom ‘My Family’, has joined a growing list of well-known personalities in pledging their support to this year’s D.H. Lawrence Festival, which will take place in the writer’s hometown of Eastwood in September.

Now in its ninth year the annual D.H. Lawrence Festival attracts thousands of visitors to the writer D.H. Lawrence’s hometown of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire for a fortnight long festival which celebrates the life and work of the writer in his hometown of Eastwood.

Born just a stones throw from Lawrence’s hometown, Ilkeston-born Lindsay has always had a strong connection to the writer. Speaking about his new role as Festival Patron, the actor said:“I've always felt closely linked to D. H. Lawrence, not only because my home was only four miles from his but he also taught in my secondary school, Gladstone Boys – though, I hasten to add, I wasn't a pupil at the time!”

“His novel, Sons and Lovers, resonates with

the early period of my life but mostly it's Lawrence's quest for knowledge as he travelled the world and yet his most memorable work came from his roots and there I feel we have much in common”.

“I am proud of where I come from and I'm proud to be a Patron of this year's Festival. Long may it continue like his works.”

The ‘Citizen Smith’ actor will lend his support and champion the annual

celebration alongside Nottinghamshire-born screenwriter Billy Ivory, long-standing BBC Radio Nottingham presenter John Holmes, MP for Ashfield Gloria De Piero and Professor Christopher Miles, Director and Producer of D.H. Lawrence’s film adaptation ‘The Virgin and the Gypsy’ and ‘The Priest of Love’.

The Festival’s diverse programme of events brings together lectures; reading groups; film screenings; workshops; exhibitions; guided walks; theatre performances and music, as well as a range of family activities. The 2012 programme will take place from Wednesday 5th to Wednesday 19th September 2012.

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Community DiaryIf you run a group or club and want people top know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email [email protected] 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.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] Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541.Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Mike 0115 920 0164 or www.nottinghamroundabaout.co.uk

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

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] WI - meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. Come along to our first talk on Tues 17 January on Puppy Walking for the Blind. For more details call 0115 953 7679.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.

Kung Fu - Mondays - 7pm - 8.30pm at Temple Centre, Nuthall. £3.50 per lesson. First lesson FREE.

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.Nuthall Friendship Group - at the Temple Centre, Nuthall. Mondays 12pm - 3.30pm. Contact 0115 938 9682.

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

Kimberley Farmers Market - Ist Saturday of month. Toll Bar Square, Newdigate Street.

N.W Notts Ramblers Association - Meet 3rd Sunday, monthly.Walks mainly in Derbyshire. Bus collects anywhere from Ruddington to Heanor. Only £9. To book a seat or for more information call Trevor Bower on 01773 716760.Kimberley and Heanor Bridge Clubs - meet in the Schoolroom at Mansfield Rd Methodist Chuurch, Heanor. Car park at Howitt St entrance. Kimberley club meets 7pm, Tuesdays and Heanor club meets 7pm, Fridays. Both clubs welcome new members. For more details call Chris on 01773 710081 or Carmel on 01773 718929.Kimberley Association of Artists - invites new members to attend our weekly meetings at Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley School, Newdigate St, Kimberley. We meet 7pm til 9pm every Monday (except bank holidays). Contact Ann Wheat on 07944 487278

Kimberley Pensioners - meet every Wednesday from 2pm til 3pm at the Parish Hall, Newdigate St, Kimberley. Bingo, entertainers etc. Only £1, includes tea and biscuits. All welcome. For more info call Anne on 0115938 5362.Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to April weekly on Thursday at 7.45pm at Eastwood Conservative Club. For information please call Roy Walters on 0115 927 8879

Friends of Colliers Wood - Environmental work and community events at Colliers Wood, Moorgreen. Meet at Durban House on second Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen on our website www.friendsofcollierswood.org.uk

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]

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

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

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]

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.Sequence Dancing - Mary Jewitt School of Dance, St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall every Thursday evening. Beginners 5-6pm, improvers 6-7pm. For more information call Mary on 01773 860186.Greasley Minors Welfare Ladies Section - for women who wish to embark on a new path, take up a new interests/hobbies. Monday evenings 7pm - 9pm at the Greasley Minors Welfare. Meeting one week, dance the next. New members welcome. For more information call Eileen on 01773 764371.Iyengar Yoga - A whole body workout. Tones, strengthens, improves posture, aids quality sleep. St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. Thursdays 7pm-8.45pm. £6. Contact [email protected] Greasley Players - is a small friendly drama group. We welcome new members who are interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft. If you want to know more please contact us through our website at www.greasleyplayers.co.uk. Our next production takes place 15th to 17th November 2012 (please quote NG MAGS when contacting us).Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom, Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

Nottingham Branch of the British Cactus & Succukent Society - Learn how to grow cacti & succulents. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, Nottm. Time: 7pm for 7.30pm start. Call Dennis Young on 01332 511970.

Annesley & District WI - Meet the first Wednesday of each month at Forest Road Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm. New members and visitors always welcome. Call in and see what we do.Indoor Car Boot Sales - Kimberley Holy Trinity Parish Church will hold an indoor car boot sale on the last Saturday of every month over winter. March 31st then April 28th. For more details ring 07765106610 or 07847472358.

Kimberley WI - Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Visitors & new members welcome. Come and see us or call 0115 938 4676.

Ilkeston U3A - started this year. Why not join now and help it develop? Monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, starting 10am at Trefoil House, Dale View, Ilkeston, DE7 4LD. For further information email: [email protected] or call 0115 932 3711.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.

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

SUPPORT MARIE CURIE AT MOORE GREEN SHOWMarie Curie Cancer Care fundraisers are happily raising funds thanks to all the lovely knitwear that has been donated. We have a stall at Moorgreen Show on August 26th and 27th. If you are around then please come and say hello. Anne Call Gary on 07977 457567

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After the overwhelming display of community spirit shown as the Olympic Torch passed through Nottinghamshire, I am convinced more than ever that there are people out there who care about their neighbourhoods and want to give something back to their community.

So why not join Nottinghamshire Police as a Special Constable?

Specials not only play a signifi cant part in assisting with the policing, they also help us resource public events such as fairs and carnivals.

There are nearly 400 Specials currently working across the force. Not only did they play a signifi cant part in assisting with the policing of the disorder in August last year, they also work in neighbourhood policing teams and help police public events.

As a Special Constable you will work with a diverse range of people, make new friends, learn valuable new skills, which are transferable to the workplace, and challenge yourself with new experiences.

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A special Bowls match in Coronation Park, Eastwood celebrated its new Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields status and marked £86,000 worth of improvements to the park.

Councillor Margaret Handley took part in the match, along with Town Mayor of Eastwood, Councillor Brian Griffin and members of the resident Greasley Miners Welfare Bowls Club to celebrate improvements to the 1960s sports pavilion.

The pavilion has been redesigned to make better use of the space and provide modern, more energy efficient building with facilities for people with disabilities and will now be known as the ‘Coronation Park - Queen Elizabeth II Sports Pavilion’.

Other extensive improvements at the popular town centre park have also been completed including upgrades to the children’s play area, a new multi-use games area and resurfaced pathways and car park.

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Broadgate Park, Beeston; Hall Om Wong Open Space, Kimberley; Coronation Park, Eastwood and Queen Elizabeth Park, Stapleford have all been awarded special Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields

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The award offers each of the four sites, nominated by Broxtowe Borough Council, protection as areas of green space for the public to enjoy and enables the Council to bid for funding to further improve the sites.To mark their designation, commemorative plaques donated by the Fields in Trust were unveiled at each site.

Cabinet member for Environment, Councillor Stan Heptinstall said: “Broxtowe Borough Council is committed to protecting the environment for future generations and the nomination of four local green spaces as Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields represents part of that pledge.“The Council has been bowled over by local people’s desire to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and we’re confident that the special designation these parks have received goes some way to matching residents’ commitment.”

For more information about the newly-designated Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3643, email: [email protected] or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/jubilee

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Councillors have welcomed a proposal to make over £85,000 worth of improvements to parks and open spaces within Broxtowe Borough in the areas of Eastwood, Greasley and Nuthall.

A Skate Park in Basil Russell Playing Fields, Nuthall is just one of the accepted proposals, after the idea was promoted by a group of young children who submitted a petition with over 200 children’s names to the Parish Council. The children will be actively involved in the design of the new Skate Park, with work due to commence in September 2012.

Greasley will also see improvements to Beauvale Park, including better access across the park by widening and resurfacing sections of the existing path, as well as the creation of a new path around the edge of the site. Additional seating will also be installed.

Broxtowe Borough Council’s contribution towards a new skate park at Coronation Park, Eastwood was also accepted together with path works in the park following consultation with over 100 park users. The improvements have been made possible due to funding from Section 106 developer contributions from the Giltbrook Dyers and Cleaners site. Section 106 Developer Funding provides financial support to develop public open space in areas close to the development. Town and Parish Councils are consulted and applications are made to the Borough Council for funds to be allocated as well as the Borough Council funding its own recreational developments.

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A Skate Park in Basil Russell Playing Fields, Nuthall is just one of the accepted proposals, after the idea was promoted by a group of young children who submitted a petition with over 200 children’s names to the Parish Council. The children will be actively involved in the design of the new Skate Park, with work due to commence in September 2012.

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The 2012 UCI BMX World Championships is the biggest annual event in the BMX racing calender. This year Great Britain was the host nation. The event was held at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham where a bmx track was constructed in 7 days especially for the event.BMX racers from all over the world competed for the coveted world titles. Among them was 9 year old Ewan Towle from Watnall. Ewan has been racing for three years now and trained hard for this event. There were over 100 riders in Ewans age group. Riders have to complete 3 motos (races) and then the fastest riders go through to the knockout rounds where only the top four riders go through.The competition from other countries was extremely tough but Ewan was on top form and managed to go through to the semi finals. Ewans dad Mark said, “we are so proud of Ewan, he’s ranked 11th in the world which is amazing, all the hard work and training paid off,”Ewan is a member of Derby BMX Club based at Alveston Park, Derby. If you would like more information on BMX racing check out their website: www.derbybmxclub.co.uk or www.facebook.com/DerbyBmxClub.


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.

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.

Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 16yrs, all abilities. We meet Sundays 2.45 - 4.45pm (term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.

Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Nottinghamshire HQ - 987 7220.Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13 - 18 yrs. Monday & Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm.Nuthall Rainbows - Meet every Wednesday at Temple Centre, Nuthall from 5pm - 6pm. Call Jenny for more details on 0779 5551050Scribblers Art Workshops - Fun activities in painting, clay, sculpture, animation and much more....Dora Phillips Hall, Eastwood. For children aged 7-11 years. Every Saturday morning (term time only) 9.30am - 12.30pm. For further information contact Anita on 07895 357358 or email: [email protected], www.scribblers-artworkshops.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ScribblersArtWorkshops. Magical Movers - singing dancing and having fun in Kimberley and Ilkeston. Call Emma on 07941 625793 - www.magicalmovers.co.ukKimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Kimberley Parish Hall, Newdigate St, NG16. Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only). From birth to 5yrs. For more info call Laura on 07985 167088.New Horizon Tots - Parent and toddlers groupf, Assemblies of God, Nottingham Rd, Hilltop, Eastwood, NG16 3GR. Thurs 10am-12noon. For more information call 01773 768100

Nuthall Methodist Church Toddlers Group - Nottingham Rd, Nuthall. Wed 1.30 - 3pm. Games, toys, singing & friendship. For more information call Barbara on 0115 977 1791.Oceans 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.Hucknall Judo Club - meet Wed 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome.

St Johns Pre-School - operate from New Basford Community Centre, caring for children aged 2 - 5 years. We can offer up to 15 hours of funding dependent on circumstances. For more information contact Lynette on 0115 924 9569.

Rumbletots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group - Rumbletots Cafe, Victoria St, Kimberley. Tues 1pm - 3pm.Free to participate. Special offer £2.50 for tea/coffee & cake in the cafe. For more info call 0115 945 9421.Greasley Baby and Toddler Group - A friendly group, meets Monday mornings in term time for play, singing, crafts and fun! £1 entry includes refreshments. Open Mondays (term time) 9.30am - 11.30am @St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasley, NG16 2AB. For more info email Claire: [email protected]

Fancy Kids Parties - Princesses, pirates, games, magic and more available for your party or event. See www.fancykidsparties.co.uk or call 07970 402189 for more information.

If you run a support group or organisation and want people top know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: [email protected] Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email [email protected] Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month in the Urology Seminar Room at Nottingham City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or [email protected]

Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: [email protected]

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Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at Hucknall Library Meeting Room on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: [email protected] Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to carers of people with terminal cancer or other life-limiting illnesses. For a few hours each week our trained volunteers are able to provide one to one emotional support, information and a short break from your caring role. For support, call 0845 304 8730, 0115 938 5906 or email: [email protected]. Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information.Indigo Kids - is a charity & support group for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their parents/carers and siblings. We have the Autism Resource Centre (The Arc) to help or just for a chat and a cuppa. We have a Parent Partnership Service drop in session every other week during school term. email: [email protected]. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 0115 952 5141.

ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

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

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

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.Nuthall Pheonix Community Group - Open to anybody. Trips, bingo, speakers & much more...Meet every Friday between midday & 3.30pm at St Patricks Church Hall, Back Lane, Watnall Rd, Nuthall. Lunch provided but not compulsory. To join call Linda on 0115 938 2650.Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: [email protected] - 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.Breathe Easy Nottingham West - Welcomes people with all forms of lung disease giving support for carers, friends & family. Plus weekly specially designed exercise group every Thursday. Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1.30pm-3pm at Eastwood & District Victory Club, Walker St, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EN. Call Teresa on 01773 769068.Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - Are you a woman living in the Broxtowe Borough? Are you or someone you know experiencing/have experienced domestic violence? Do you need information, support or simply want to talk to someone about your experience? If so, we can help. Please call our supoprt line: 01773 719 111/text: 07914 634190 (Mon-Fri 10-1pm).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 556065

Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: [email protected]


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

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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.Breathe Easy Nottingham West - Welcomes people with all forms of lung disease giving support for carers, friends & family. Plus weekly specially designed exercise group every Thursday. Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1.30pm-3pm at Eastwood & District Victory Club, Walker St, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EN. Call Teresa on 01773 769068.Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - Are you a woman living in the North Broxtowe area? Are you or someone you know experiencing/have experienced domestic abuse? Do you need information, support or simply want to talk to someone about your experience? If so, we can help. Please call our supoprt line: 01773 719 111/text: 07914 634190 (Mon-Fri 10-1pm).

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 556065

Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: [email protected]

Eastwood Volunteer Bureau - we provide 3 main services for North Broxtowe - a volunteer transport scheme for those who cannot use buses, to go to medical appointments or regular lunch clubs etc. - a furniture recycling scheme to collect unwanted furniture in good condition and deliver it to those who need it, for a small charge; and a befriending scheme in which volunteers visit isolated people usually weekly. We also need more volunteers to help us run these schemes. Please contact Susan on 01773 535255 or email: [email protected] for more details

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In Kimberley, there is a surprisingly long history of people borrowing library books. They must have taken them back when they were due, because the system has kept on working for almost five generations.

The first public library didn’t open in the town until 1942 so what was going on before that?

With so many chapels and so many pubs in the eighteen-hundreds, it’s pretty obvious how a lot of people spent their spare time. But reading was very popular, too, so back in 1874 Kimberley Literary Institute provided a Reading Room for their members.

They stocked it with a regular supply of magazines and newspapers. Getting to know the news was no easy matter in those days. There was no radio, no TV either, and no internet. Daily papers were so much more expensive than nowadays that many ordinary people couldn’t afford to buy one for themselves.

But mainly the shelves in the Reading Room contained hardback books to borrow in great quantity and variety. So there were a lot of happy book-worms in Kimberley back then.

I’ll put my hand up and say that I’m a book-worm too. I can’t claim to have been using the library for 138 years (although some days it feels like it!) but reading books has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. More recently, I’ve been writing them.

When my book Cassie – The Story of a Rescue Dog won an award last year, I was so thrilled that I wanted to do something big to celebrate. I decided to set up ‘The Great Kimberley Book Read’.

Everyone I suggested it to was enthusiastic and I’ve received a fantastic amount of support. Launched on 14th July, it is a 12-week event at Kimberley Library. You go along, borrow a book from the special fitment, and when you bring it back you give it a score from 1-10 for how much you enjoyed it. It’s as simple as that.

On 29th September all the votes will be counted and the one with the highest number will be the winner. On 6th October Kimberley’s MP, Anna Soubry, will come to the Library in the morning to present an award to the winning author.

During the first week in October local Kimberley traders will take part in a Shop Window Display Competition, based on the theme of books and reading. Anna Soubry will present the cash prizes for this competition, too.

On 6th October the children from all eight local primary schools will take part in a fancy dress parade to the Library and sing their ‘Book-Worm’ song for the winners. It’s going to be a big fun event. Check out the web site www.greatkimberleyread.com to see everything that’ll be going on. There will be dancing in the street and I promise it won’t rain!!

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Soil, especially in raised beds, benefits from being enriched with compost. It contains essential nutrients to help the plants grow. Whilst you can buy ready made compost - making it yourself is cheap and very eco-friendly by reducing the amount of household waste going to landfil. Even the smallest garden can compost.

There are loads of different options for composting - however if you have a small garden like mine you are more limited. A great idea is a wormery. Worms eat lots of kitchen waste like used tea bags, vegetable peelings, stale bread and crushed egg shells. They also like shredded paper and small amounts of garden waste. The worms then convert

the waste into a rich fertilizer. A basic wormery costs around £60.

A ready made composting bin is another option. These are good value, starting at around £16, and easy to use. You add garden waste, shredded paper, vegetable peelings etc. through the top and after a few months you can remove the compost via a door at the bottom. There are products available to add to the composter to accelerate the process but left to its on devices nature will take its course. Always remember to place the bin onto bare earth to encourage the

worms and microbes to do their magic. Although these plastic bins are not very attractive to look at you can screen them using evergreen plants, trellis with a climber growing up it or a willow or bamboo screen.

During the spring and summer months we have loads of grass cuttings which are great for the compost bin, however to produce good compost layer with other waste. Grass can compact and fail to rot down if it is piled together in a big heap.

Leaf mould is also great for the garden. A cheap and easy way to cultivate it is to collect the fallen leaves in Autumn in black bin liners. Once almost full, add a small amount of water, tie up and shake. Then pierce a few holes in the bottom and sides of the bag and put away somewhere (ours are behind the garden shed). After a year or two you should have a good quality leaf mould.

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Hundreds of flag-waving residents who lined the streets of Eastwood to show their support for their local Armed Forces heroes back in May are being encouraged to share their memories of the day by submitting their images to a special online image gallery.

Local people turned out en masse to show their support to 170 (Infrastructure Support)Engineer Group Royal Engineers on their return from Afghanistan, as they exercised their Freedom of Entry to the Borough of Broxtowe by marching through the town.

Residents are now being urged to share their memories of the day by enjoying a special

image gallery of the event online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/imagegallery, as well as submitting their own pictures using the easy-to-use online form.

The Freedom of Entry parade saw veterans from the Royal Engineers Association join the Group in marching through Eastwood town centre, led by the Nottinghamshire Band of the

Royal Engineers (Volunteers).Following the parade, wreaths were laid at the newly rededicated war memorial on Mansfield Road during a short ceremony led by Reverend David Stevenson of St Mary’s Church, Eastwood.Visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/imagegallery to enjoy a special image gallery of the event.

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Eastwood’s D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre and D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is in the running for a national tourism award, after being named Nottinghamshire’s Best Visitor Attraction’ at Experience Nottinghamshire’s STARS awards.D.H. Lawrence Heritage, which is based across the two highly acclaimed sites, received the accolade at a prestigious black tie event in June. The STARS awards celebrate the best of Nottinghamshire’s tourism, hospitality, leisure and culture. As winners of Best Visitor Attraction, D.H. Lawrence Heritage will now be put forward for the national Visit England Awards for Excellence in 2013.The STARS judging panel assessed the attraction across a comprehensive set of criteria, including quality of improvements, staff training, marketing and promotions, accessibility and customer care. The attraction was praised for its personal touch and dedication to customer excellence, adapting tours to visitor’s needs and interests, working with local schools to arrange bespoke educational visits and developing new experiences for those with special needs.

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The first Saturday in each month sees a hive of activity in Kimberley as the stallholders arrive and set up for the monthly Farmers' Market. This is held on Toll Bar Square and offers a wide range of homemade or home produced items for sale.

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go with them. Gorgeous bread and cakes are hard to resist. Even our feathered friends are catered for, with a stall offering bird feeders and seeds.

Other produce includes home made greetings cards, soaps and oils and beautifully made wooden items. Local author, Gloria Morgan is usually on hand with copies of her latest book and there are three coffee shops handily placed.

Even with all that is currently on offer, we always welcome new stallholders and if you would like to bring your wares to Kimberley Farmers' Market, you can e-mail me on [email protected]. Or give me a call on 07780 534293.Because of the popularity of the market, we have decided to stay open until 2pm instead of 1pm so that you can enjoy all there is to offer for longer.

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

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

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

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

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

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


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