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Welcome...

...to the first of our summer editions.

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Bromley House Library is a wonderful resource in the city centre accommodated in a fine Georgian house with a delightful garden and large, comfortable reading rooms.

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Childrens Quarter Stories, Rhymes, Arts & Crafts. Led by Sherwood Library 11.00am - 4.00pm

Food & DrinkBarbecue, Real Ale, Vegetarian Fayre, Strawberry Teas

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BEAT TEAMSCarrington

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07792 437302PCSO Darren Booth

07545 701862PCSO Peter Corten

07702 141671Email - Carrington@

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Sherwood based at Sherwood

PC Padraig O’hEochaidh07792 437303

PCSO Lucy Allcock07545 701861

CPO Dean Goode07903 759497

Email - [email protected]

Edwards Lane based at Sherwood

PC Nicholas Hubbard 07792 437306

PCSO Liam Halford 07595 073966

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Hello, my name is Annie Yates and I am delighted that I have been appointed as the new Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Sherwood and Hyson Green.

On 1 May I took over from Inspector Gurmit Kaur. I am keen to continue the excellent work Gurmit and the team have done over the past six years and I look forward to meeting some of you soon.

I first joined Nottinghamshire Police in 1983 but had a break in service while my children were young. Since rejoining I have worked as a Response Officer, a Neighbourhood Beat Sergeant, on the Child Abuse Investigation Unit and in Community Protection.

My focus is now firmly fixed on working with partners and the local community to continue to reduce crime, the fear of crime and anti social behaviour within the Sherwood and Hyson Green area. I am aware that the recent attempted armed robbery at the Mansfield Rd Co op will have caused some fear and anxiety in the local community. I want to reassure people that these types of crimes are relatively rare and we have increased patrols in the area.If anyone has information about this crime or any other we would urge them to contact us or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. PCSO Kaeron Harris is the new dedicated officer for the shops and businesses along the stretch of Mansfield Road covered by our area.

Over the next few weeks Kaeron will be visiting all the premises, providing contact details and seeking opinions and information about the issues that are affecting people living, visiting and working in the area.

Kaeron will be supported by Sergeant Nick Wealthall and the rest of the team. We hope you find the high visibility presence reassuring and that it provides ease of contact to the beat team.The new Sherwood Contact Point, based beneath the library on Mansfield Road is now being used by the beat team and Neighbourhood watch committee members. You can meet a member of the beat team there every Saturday between 12 midday and 1pm and every Wednesday evening between 6pm and 7pm. Please take the opportunity to raise any issues with a member of staff.We also publish all public surgeries on the Nottinghamshire Police website. To contact the beat team directly please e-mail [email protected]

Please let us know the issues that matter most to you by completing the Neighbourhood Priority Survey. Please help us to share key information with you about your area by signing up to the Neighbourhood Alert system.

To contact me directly please call 101 ext 802 4460 or email [email protected]

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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 & modern music ever written! Come & see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. See: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054.

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

Street Dance Classes - Culcha street dance for girls & The Force break dance classes for boys. Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&[email protected] or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure

Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org

Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.comRainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006.

Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617.

St Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time only), 9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Hall, Woodborough Rd. Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131.

Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Small play area with baby toys. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or [email protected] CHURCH- Fun activities and creative worship for the whole family followed by lunch. 10.45am - 1pm, second Saturday of the month at Sherwood Methodist Church. Call Rev Paul Worsnop on 0115 953 1186 for more information.

Magical Movers - singing dancing and having fun in Sherwood, Mapperley and Arnold. Call Hannah on 07973 616793 - www.magicalmovers.co.uk

Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599.

Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap & Ballet Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www.marciajones.co.ukAbsolute 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.

Discover, Explore and Create Kids Art Group - at The Place Activity Centre, Sherwood. Be creative and imaginative using a range of different art materials and techniques. Take you Discover and Explore Arts Awards. 7-9yrs Saturday (term time) 9.30-10.30am. 10-11yrs Sat (term time) 10.45-11.45am. Age ranges & sessions are flexible for siblings. First session FREE. Contact Natasha 07742 949582 or email: [email protected]

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To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment.Arnold Study Centre Donna Kelly 0115 822 4711Sherwood Study Centre Caroline Cochrane 0115 875 1271

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2418 Sherwood Squadron Activities include:

flying, gliding, shooting, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sport

and much more.

13 - 18 year oldsMeet Tues. and Thurs. 7pm - 9pm

Wesley Street, Carrington

tel. 0115 962 3318 orwww.2418atc.org

Nottingham NCT Nearly New Sales

Where you can sell and buy nearly new clothes, equipment and toys for your little ones. Our 2013 sales are:13 July: Beckett School, West Bridgford14 Sept: Ravenshead Village Hall23 Nov: St Judes Church Hall, Mapperley

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Sunday 30th June 9.30am – 11am

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Adults - £10 pp | U12 - £5 | U3 -free (inc full English breakfast & activities)

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Readers are invited to what promises to be a fabulous night out - whilst helping a Nottinghamshire animal charity help vulnerable animals.Incredibly, ‘Elvis’ is due to perform at Lowdham Village Hall at 7pm on Saturday 15 June! Tickets are just £10 each including a light supper, with the audience invited to bring their own drinks. Contact Lorraine on 07530-023543 for tickets – the profits from which all help the charity.

Bargain-hunters meanwhile can enjoy browsing and getting something unique – again whilst helping the charity. Eve, the owner of Farnsfield Vintage Emporium, has kindly offered Animal Accident Rescue Unit space in her shop to fundraise. Good condition china, ornaments, books, curios are all welcome. In addition, unwanted display units or cases and tables are needed to display the goods. Can you help with either? If so, please contact Bernice on 01623-847225 (evenings and weekends), or via email at [email protected].

All fundraising helps animals such as sweet cat, Bugsy who was rescued in a very poor state as a stray in late 2012. After dedicated care from Animal Accident Rescue Unit volunteers, he is feeling much better. Aged somewhere between 6 to 12 years old,

he is neutered, vaccinated, flea and worm treated, micro-chipped and litter-trained. As an FIV positive cat, he must live indoors but is still a truly lovely cat and deserves a chance as he makes a perfect companion to someone with a quieter home! To find out more about him, please ring 0115-920 5172 after 6.30pm or email [email protected] with your contact details and postcode. Please note this telephone number must not be used for any other enquiry including non emergency calls.For general information and all other matters, please call the charity’s lifeline number 0115-932 1555.

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THE PLACESherwood DepotActivity Centre

(behind the old Sherwood Bus Depot)

Art Group * Concerts * Drawing * SalsaSherwood Writers Group * PilatesLife Drawing * Spanish * Thai ChiYoga * Exhibitions * Laughter ClubPottery * Sculpting * Oil Painting

Nottingham Clarion Choir

To find out more about our classes and groups

contact Jane or Jeremy on

0115 985 6777The Place, 2a Melrose Street,

Sherwood NG5 2JPOur rooms are also available to hire

In April, approximately 20 cadets, staff and committee set out for Asda in Arnold to help raise money for 2418 (Sherwood) Squadron.

They proved that the youth of today can display commitment to even the most difficult of tasks. Bag packing may not sound difficult, but believe me, you only mix the frozen goods with vegetables once!

The Cadets stayed enthusiastic right until the end. They were extremely polite to the customers and got on well with the Asda staff working on the tills who were all really friendly to all the cadets.

All the customers that had their bags packed were very pleased with the cadet’s work and many sang their praises to our staff.

An amazingly productive weekend for 2418 ATC Squadron, well done to all who took part and a very big thank you to Asda and their staff!

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Come Dancing in SherwoodEvery Friday night - 7.30 - 11pmCouples - Div/Sep - Singles - ALL WELCOMEBallroom • Sequence • LatinBig Band Sounds Music by JohnFederation House, Claremont Rd, SherwoodFor more info call 07973 828632

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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]

Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923.

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.

Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every two weeks on Thursday eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850.

Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.comSpanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on [email protected]

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

Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact 0115 993 1796.

Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. light exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal.. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information.

South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119.

Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541.

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

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

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.

Indian Classical Dance - one to one or small groups sessions. £5 per hr. Call Aparna on 920 3319/07737 897720.

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

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

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.

Arnold Branch of the U3A - meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - Chairman 0115 920 1160 or visit www.arnoldu3a.org

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.

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.ukComplementary 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.

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733

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]

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

Art Craft - Sherwood Depot Activity Centre, Melrose St (behind the old bus depot) - Art Craft, Music, Languages, Dance, Self improvement. Join in or hire space yourself. Tel: Jane or Jeremy 0115 985 6777.

Sherwood Community Centre - Mansfield Rd. Tel: 0115 962 1153 for more information on a range of activities or room hire.Sherwood Craft Group - is a small friendly group of crafters. We cover a wide variety of crafts. For full details please phone Alma on 0115 841 0144.

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.

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

Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk.

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 insirational 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

Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society. Every Thursday 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community Centre. £2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.

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.

Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.Drawing & Painting Classes - at Sherwood Textile Workshop on Mansfield Road, Sherwood. Classes to learn how to use oil paint, watercolours, acrylics and Chinese brush painting. Thursday and Friday evenings 6.30 to 9.30. We also do life drawing on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 6pm. For more info call Peter on 0115 931 2422.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.

Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.Meditation Classes - Weekly on Mondays, 7.30 - 9pm. Drop-in classes suitable for all, includes guided meditations and a short walk on aspects of positive thinking based on Buddhist teachings. Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 5 Pelham Road, Sherwood Rise, NG5 1AP. Tel: 0115 985 7356

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

Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 9939106 after 7pm for info. New members welcome.

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.

Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk

Freeward Thinking...100 types of beginner 6 month language courses online - £24.50 PTTLS Level 3 - 1 week intensive: Freeward Thinking...from Arabic to Zulu. www.freewardthinking.com Tel: 0115 9352 080

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.

MUSICAL roundup

The Grand Central chorus...An invitation to sing with us

It is still busy, busy, busy for the Chorus. After the sell out show at Loughborough in April, and the national convention in Bournemouth at the beginning of May. As current champions they did not compete, but opened and closed the competition

and featured in shows on Saturday and Sunday. In July there is the international competition in Toronto.

On Saturday the 8th June, there is another show at the Long Eaton Silver Prize Band Hall, Salisbury

Street, NG10 1BA. It will feature the Chorus and two quartets, one of whom “Homespun” won a

bronze medal at the recent convention and EMUS, the Erewash Musical Society Youth Group plus one other

act to be announced. This is the last performance before the adventure in Toronto. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are

£5 available from Bryan on 0115 946 3803.Sponsorship is still being sought from East Midland

businesses. There are three levels, Gold (£1000) Silver (£500) and Bronze (250), Nelson on 07967091202 is the man to call if interested or e-mail as below.If you would like the Chorus to entertain you then contact Peter on 01530 243822 or e-mail as below. Any number of singers can be provided from four to forty. Fees are negotiable. Quality is guaranteed.See the website www.grandcentralchorus.com for up to date information. The e-mail address is [email protected] are at Harrington School, as above, every Wednesday. If you are a potential singer, sponsor, booker or just curious you will be welcome.

The Community ChoirThe Community Choir is a new and exciting female singing group open to all ages and abilities. You don’t need to audition, have any prior singing experience or any knowledge of reading music... you just need to love to sing! It is about getting together and having fun with some well known songs. The choir sings RnB, Pop, Soul and Rock classics adding in some harmony and solos along the way. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and explore your singing ability. Rehearsals are every Wednesday at Brinsley Parish Hall from

6:45pm – 7:45pm. If you would like any further information, please contact Charlotte on T – 07581 020 959 or visit www.charlottebullock.com


free time

Nottingham & Derby Hot Air Balloon Club was started by a group of enthusiasts in 1978 and has been a regular sight around Notts and Derbys for 35 years. It is believed to be unique in the UK as the only balloon club with membership open to the general public. The club is a non-proft making sports club run by volunteers. Members get a chance to get involved in all aspects of flying balloons. No previous experience is needed as the club runs regular members training evenings and also other social events. We own two complete balloons and mainly fly locally from 6 different launch sites. In previous years members have attended balloon meets in the USA, India, France, Ireland and even Australia. In 2005 we flew our balloon across the English Channel for a charity event. In July 2011 we attended a meet at Chambley in France and helped set a new world record for the largest simultaneous launch of hot air balloons. The club’s balloon has been featured live on the BBC Breakfast Show and was also once used for an episode of the ITV drama Boon filmed in the grounds of Nottingham Castle. We sometimes get asked to inflate our balloons at local shows and fetes and also at wedding receptions. We are currently looking to recruit some extra members so we can fly more often. For enquiries about club membership telephone 0115 8541028.

Hot Air Balloon Club looking for new members

Precious by Justine Nettleton

Cresswell Crags is hosting a colourful exhibition by a local artist inspired by the

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SPICE Girl and stage sensation Melanie C is inviting wannabe specs wearing superstars in Nottinghamshire to compete for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2013 title and a holiday to St Lucia.

Melanie has teamed up with Specsavers and anti-bullying charity Kidscape to bring specs wearers into focus at the Oscars of the glasses world.

Janet Archer, store director at Specsavers in Hucknall, says: ‘We see so many people in the store who look absolutely amazing in their glasses. The Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition gives us the opportunity to prove that glasses are fabulous at any age by celebrating the specs wearers right on our doorstep who wear them with pride and plenty of style.’

To be in with a chance of meeting Melanie and scooping the biggest accolade in the specs-wearing world, male and female specs wearers can enter the competition online, www.specsavers.co.uk/loveglasses, via Facebook, www.facebook.com/specsavers, or at their nearest Specsavers store.

There are four age categories – 16-24; 25-39; 40-59 and 60+, plus a Facebook favourite voted for by the public. A winner from each category will win a VIP makeover and will attend the grand final in London, where the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year will be announced.

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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.

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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Nottingham Centre (National Trust)

Spring/Summer Update

Spring is sprung (at last) – time to get out and about with National Trust Nottingham Centre, a friendly organisation which offers a variety of activities. The winter programme ended on April 25th with a talk by Stuart Bramwell, an indomitable climber, on the mountains of the UK and Europe. His story of our mountain heritage was accompanied by some beautiful and dramatic photographs. Talks will start again in September. The summer months are packed with other activities – excursions to places as far afield as Sandringham and Beverley, Yorkshire, a selection of walks, and holidays in Kent and London.The Local and Family History Group offers its own extensive programme to such places as Nottingham Park Estate, and the 14th century Grantham House (a National Trust property). Some trips are shared with the Garden Interest Group, such as the visit to the St.Ann’s Allotments. The Gardeners are also off to the RHS Gardens at Harlow Carr, near Harrogate, one of the highlights of their summer programme.As an organisation affiliated to National Trust, the Nottingham Centre gives money annually towards amenities at Trust properties and the acquisition of new ones. Members were delighted to learn recently that the Trust has acquired Stoneywell, an Arts and Crafts style house near Bradgate Park in Leicestershire, and hope to visit it soon.To join the Nottingham Centre the fee is currently £5 and £4 for additional family members, but you must be a member of National Trust. For more information contact the membership secretary Mrs. Heather Brooks, tel. 0115 9436272, email:[email protected] or the Nottingham Centre website:www.nottinghamnt.co.uk

Guided Walks Are Here Again

The 2013 edition of the Notts Guided Walks Programme is now being distributed round Nottinghamshire’s libraries, visitor centres, parks etc. It contains 159 short and medium guided walks, led by experienced ramblers and compiled from the programmes of the County’s leading walking clubs and organisations. This total includes many fascinating wildlife walks at Attenborough, the Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Wilwell and other well-loved sites.

For those new to walking or trying to regain their health, the programme also contains even more short ‘health walks’ with contact telephone numbers for 13 centres around the County.

The A5 booklet is free, as are most of the walks. If you cannot obtain one (and cash limits the number printed), you can find all the information on the partnership’s web-site at www.nottsguidedwalks.co.uk

Get fit, get slim and enjoy our countryside!



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Tui Na Massage Tui Na is much more than the ordinary massage you receive in a beauty salon.

It is based on the age old principles of Chinese medicine and aims to open up energy pathways, eliminating stagnation and restoring the balance of the body. Its benefits are wide ranging and not only in the treatment of muscular-skeletal ailments. It can play a big part in preventing illnesses and in combating the aging process by strengthening the immune system and calming the mind. All the while keeping muscles supple, joints flexible and balancing the energies of the body, it also stimulates the body’s own healing mechanisms'. Tui Na is applied fully dressed and that’s why suitable for everybody, regardless their religion, sex, age or nationality. Tui Na is fairly new to the UK, but used in China for thousands of years. There are countless testimonials to its effectiveness. It is relaxing and releases tensions, built up in daily life or, used specifically for aches and pains like migraine, headache, sciatica, arthritis, frozen shoulder, knee pain, back ache, sports injuries and more. Daniela Harrison is an expert Tui Na practitioner, based in Nottingham, offering her services at the Grange Complementary Clinic (Sherwood) and the Bay Therapy Centre (West Bridgford). For further information or to book your appointment ring 07503 015530 or email to [email protected].

Introduction offer: £25 for 1 hour Tui Na treatment (incl. free diagnosis) instead of £45 (offer is valid for your first treatment only)

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ng magazines very own Cat Hedges and daughters Leah, 13 and Lily, 4 are running in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life at Holme Pierrepont on 11 Aug 2013. They hope to raise lots of money for family and friends affected by this horrible disease. Please sponsor them by donating at www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/cat-leah-lily

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Nottingham Centre (National Trust)

Spring/Summer Update

Spring is sprung (at last) – time to get out and about with National Trust Nottingham Centre, a friendly organisation which offers a variety of activities. The winter programme ended on April 25th with a talk by Stuart Bramwell, an indomitable climber, on the mountains of the UK and Europe. His story of our mountain heritage was accompanied by some beautiful and dramatic photographs. Talks will start again in September. The summer months are packed with other activities – excursions to places as far afield as Sandringham and Beverley, Yorkshire, a selection of walks, and holidays in Kent and London.The Local and Family History Group offers its own extensive programme to such places as Nottingham Park Estate, and the 14th century Grantham House (a National Trust property). Some trips are shared with the Garden Interest Group, such as the visit to the St.Ann’s Allotments. The Gardeners are also off to the RHS Gardens at Harlow Carr, near Harrogate, one of the highlights of their summer programme.As an organisation affiliated to National Trust, the Nottingham Centre gives money annually towards amenities at Trust properties and the acquisition of new ones. Members were delighted to learn recently that the Trust has acquired Stoneywell, an Arts and Crafts style house near Bradgate Park in Leicestershire, and hope to visit it soon.To join the Nottingham Centre the fee is currently £5 and £4 for additional family members, but you must be a member of National Trust. For more information contact the membership secretary Mrs. Heather Brooks, tel. 0115 9436272, email:[email protected] or the Nottingham Centre website:www.nottinghamnt.co.uk

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NewsIt has been a very busy year for Sherwood and Mapperley Park Neighbourhood Watch, we recently moved from our temporary office to our new permanent home at the Safer Sherwood site, just a little way from Sherwood library. Our previous Chair, Ivan Jacoby, has retired after a long and very successful career. He was very active, devoted and highly respected, he will be very much missed. He campaigned long and hard for a Police and Neighbourhood Watch base and we are all very grateful to him, the Safer Sherwood office is his legacy to us and we aim to do him proud. We now have a fantastic new Chair and some great new ideas on making Sherwood a safer and closer community.

Nottingham in BloomSAMPNW have been exploring the possibility of establishing a community wide Nottingham

in Bloom initiative. A project of this type was launched in the Meadows where not only did the local environment look absolutely stunning, but it also had a dramatic effect on crime rates. We are looking for anyone with skills, knowledge or expertise to work with us on this project. We are also keen to hear from any local business who may wish to make a donation to the project. The Nottingham in Bloom Coordinator is Michael Tracey: [email protected] or 0115 962 3350 after 6pm.

CommunityShould you wish to talk to us regarding the Nottingham in Bloom Project, would like information or advice or would like to set up a scheme in your street we hold a drop in session every Saturday from 12.00-1.00 at the Safer Sherwood office.


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The Godfather of all Pizza’s!Ng magazines have been delivering flyers for Godfather Pizzas in Carrington for years. The pictures on the flyers always look delicious and when the owner, Matey, drops them off we always tease him and ask for some free samples.

After a particularly stressful day out with the family recently we decided to give in to temptation and order some pizzas from Godfather.

There are over 20 pizzas to choose from or you can free style and create your own from a huge list of toppings. You then have to decide on thin crust, deep pan or a flavoured base and whether you want 9”, 12” or 14”! Decisions, decisions.....

We opted for a classic - pepperoni delight and something a bit more unusual called a sweet lover - a bbq base covered with bbq chicken, pepperoni and extra cheese. For sides we ordered chicken strippers - no, not tassle twirling birds, but tender

pieces of chicken breast in a lovely coating. With garlic bread, wedges and onion rings we had a feast on our hands.

It is very rare for me to eat takeaway pizza. Done badly they can be soggy, greasy and tasteless. Well I can assure you that Godfather do it very well indeed!

It was all wolfed down in a matter of minutes - the stress of the day vanishing in a sea of empty cardboard trays.

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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: [email protected] Easy - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The Nottingham North Branch welcomes people from Arnold, Gedling, Carlton, Mapperley & Sherwood areas. We meet the 2nd Thurs each month at St Georges Comm Centre, Victoria St, Netherfield at 1.30pm. Further info from Jim Bennett 847 7639.Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email [email protected]

Nottingham 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]

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].

a helping hand - group directory

Sherwood Stroke Club - meets every fortnight on Fridays 10.30am - 2pm. United Reform Church Hall, Edwards Lane, Sherwood. Offering friendship & support. New members welcome. For details call 0115 962 6410 or 0115 926 7853.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]

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.

Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Kevin or Alison on 0115 962 1153Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Kevin or Alison: 0115 962 1153.

Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.

Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society. Every Thursday 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community Centre. £2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.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

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.

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.

Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: [email protected] Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information.

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]

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

Dyslexia Action Nottingham - support for literacy and numeracy difficulties by specialist teachers. Adults and children welcome, we can help with dyslexia, dyscalculia & other learning difficulties. We can provide revision techniques, study skills, organisation & memory strategies for school or the workplace. We can also do assessments & training. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for further details & a free consultation.

For more information call our Support Centre on Tel - 01623 608990 or Email - [email protected]

Services start from just £2.84 per week

First 4 Support’s Call Monitoring service provides a state of the art Lifeline unit that allows you to call for help simply by pressing a red emergency button linking you to our 24/7 Support Centre.

Even if you are unable to speak to us, we will get help to you straight away, day or night.

Home Visiting service also available to residents of the Ashfield area

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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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] 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)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] 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.

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]

Connecting 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]

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

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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Alzheimer’s Society in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are looking to recruit volunteers for the side by side befriending service which offers one to one support to people in the early stages of dementia.

If you are able to give 2 hours a week on a regular basis and would like to know more about the role of the volunteer befriender or other volunteer opportunities then please contact the Volunteer Officer on 0115 9343800. Or email [email protected]

Volunteer BefriendersNeeded

Nottinghamshire Hospice provides palliative care, free of charge, to adults diagnosed with any life limiting illness through their Day Therapy and Hospice at Home services. Do you know anyone that would benefit from…Attending Day Therapy

For patients considered to be in last 12 months of their life• Patients are collected from their home• Activities arranged by the creative therapist• 3 course nutritional lunch provided• Hospice registered counsellor available to patients and their families• Complementary Therapists offering a wide range of therapies•

Patients are supported by registered nurses and palliative nursing assistants. There is also a Hospice physician on site.Receiving Hospice at Home Service

For patients with a prognosis of 6 months or less• Supported by registered nurses and senior healthcare assistants • Enables patients to be cared for in their own home• Supports family/carers by giving them respite• Care provided 365 days per year dependent upon needs•

Hospice at Home nurses work in partnership with district nurses and other community services.If you, or anyone you know would benefit from our Day Therapy or Hospice at Home services and meets the criteria, please telephone 0115 910 1008 or email [email protected] (Registered Charity No. 509759)

Nottinghamshire Hospice:could they help you?

We are currently looking for volunteers who can offer any of their time to help the Nottingham Branch to continue to offer all the great support that we do. You would join a fab team of friendly and like minded people who just want to help, so if you have some spare time on your hands please contact us on our NCT Nottingham Facebook Page.

Nottingham NCT Volunteers Needed


Have you got 4 hours to spare every other Friday? We need people to help with preparing a light lunch, followed by an interesting speaker. With several outings during the year we also need minibus drivers to pick up & drop off members. For more information please call: 0115 9626410.

Volunteers needed for Sherwood Stroke Club

Reform Church Hall, Edwards Lane

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Are you deaf or hard of hearing and do you wear an NHS Hearing Aid(s)?

For more info call Laura Ainsworth:0115 942 7804

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A Funeral Service With A DifferenceArnold resident Stacey Dawe has recently completed training to become an Independent Funeral Celebrant with the UK College of Celebrancy.

Said Stacey “In today’s society fewer people find themselves associated to a particular church yet many hold onto either

some form of spiritual or religious beliefs. When it comes to organising a funeral quite often only a religious service or more atheist style humanist service is offered, whereas an Independent Celebrant will tailor a funeral to respect the family’s wishes making it personal and meaningful to capture the true essence, personality and character of the loved one.

The most important part of the service is that each tribute is created individually and personalised for the person who has died. I spend a lot of time with the bereaved families prior to the funeral to learn as much as possible about their loved one and I actively encourage all those who wish to take part in the service to do so, by way of spoken, written or musical tribute, or alternatively families may like to participate simply by choosing appropriate music, readings or poems”.

Stacey says her service will truly celebrate the life of the person who has died, whilst at the same time sensitively acknowledging the grief of those left behind.

You can get further information from Stacey at:www.staceydawe.vp.web.co.uk Tel: 07818 650623 Email [email protected]

Are you approaching retirement?We are a Nottingham based charity

offering help & advice to people approaching retirement.

Courses are monthly, next courses: 24-26 June & 22-24 July

(book in advance, meals included, small charge)07790 851 584www.ndprc.org.uk

Wednesday 12 June : 3 - 7pmwith brief talk from adopters at 6pm

at Family Care, 28 Magdala Rd, Not’hamPlease join us for an informal drop in

event. Members of the adoption team will be on hand to answer any questions you have. To talk to a member of the team

call: 0115 960 3010www.familycare-nottingham.org.uk

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John Palmer is a wills and probate executive at QualitySolicitors Yates & Co

will have peace of mind in knowing that these tasks will be undertaken by someone of your choosing.

If you do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place and later become mentally incapacitated, your husband, wife, children or other relatives may face long delays and considerable expense in applying to the Court of Protection to get access and take control of your finances.

Local firm QualitySolicitors Yates & Co have introduced a scheme to encourage local people to plan ahead by considering setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Concerned by the general lack of awareness of this issue, we have put together a very special offer to help people with the documents and the complete registration process.

Present this advert to claim a full £50* discount against our usual costs.

Lasting Power of Attorney is not just for the elderly. We know that we should write a will, but few people are aware that they should also consider a Lasting Power of Attorney.

People sometimes take it for granted that they will be able to look after their own every day affairs and make decisions for themselves. Sadly the ability to do this often decreases as we grow older.

This could be for a number of reasons such as an accident, physical illness or the onset of a metal illness; all of which could result in you having difficulties in managing your day to day affairs. Lasting Powers of Attorney are designed to be recognised by banks, financial institutions, care homes and local authorities as well as tax and pensions authorities.

Although this is something that we do not like to think about, these difficulties can be overcome by the preparation of one document, a Lasting Power of Attorney. It is a serious and powerful document about which you will want straightforward and down to earth legal advice.

A Lasting Power of Attorney gives someone you trust, usually a relative or friend, the power and legal authority to act on your behalf in the event that you aren’t able to do so for yourself. There are safeguards to make sure your wishes are carried out and you

QualitySolicitors Yates & Co is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, no. 56526.*(not available in conjunction with any other offers)

For more information, please get in touch to see how we can help you:

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