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Plans for a huge 830-home development project have been revealed. The new project will cost £96m and will include a nursery, retail units, a pub, a large care home and a school, it will also include leisure areas such as parks and allotments. The site is located on Teal Close, near Netherfield. Read more about the plans on page three.
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Plans have been revealed regarding a £96m housing development project near Netherfield. The Teal Close project includes plans for a nursery, retail units, pub, care home, and a school to go with it’s 830-home development.
The Teal Close site is off the A612 Colwick Loop Road which is situated between Netherfield and Stoke Bardolph, near the Victoria Retail Park.
A pub restaurant, children’s nursery and four retail units are included in the outline planning permission which has been likened to that of a “mini city”. The detailed plans have now been submitted by the Council. It is not yet known the occupants of the retail units, but it has been stated that they will not be related to food.18,000 sqm of employment land have also been included within the plans.
Along with 830 new homes, residents can also expect new leisure areas, including children’s play areas, allotments, play pitches and changing facilities. There will also be an ecology park, a new community building and a new primary school.
Residents from the surrounding areas have said that they were pleased that developers were creating “more than just houses”.
Teal Park is being developed by
property firm AC Lloyd alongside retail development specialist Henry Davidson Developments (HDD)
Director of HDD, Richard Croft said “AC Lloyd Commercial and Henry Davidson Developments are delighted to have submitted detailed plans for a new local centre at Teal Park, including a pub/restaurant, non-food retail and a children’s day nursery.
“This follows on from the planning permission recently granted by Gedling Borough Council for a state-of-the-art care home which together with the local centre will bring new vibrant community facilities to the residents of Netherfield.”
“We have also submitted detailed plans for a new 50,000 sq ft trade park and 145,000 sq ft of industrial and warehouse units that will create fantastic employment opportunities for local people.”
A spokesperson from Gedling Borough Council added: “We can confirm that we’ve received planning applications for units which include a public house, commercial terrace and nursery on the site on Teal Close, Netherfield. The application is subject to approval and will go through the normal planning process before a decision can be made on whether or not permission can be granted.”
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Once a year on the first Saturday in August, Burton Joyce & Bulcote WI hold a fundraising coffee morning for a local charity. The event is held in the centre of Burton Joyce in the Old Church Hall.
On Saturday the 3rd of August the organisation held a charity coffee morning in aid of the Community Cares Club which is run by Mo Fayose.
The Community Cares Club intends to create a long-lasting friendship, care and support for those who suffer with loneliness and social isolation in the community and beyond.
A member of WI said “We had a great morning and raised a total of £550.00 from the sale of crafts, cakes, produce, books and a tombola! Mo Fayose also came along to join in the morning”
Pictured left to right is the WI President, Debra Eaton, Mo in the middle and Katherine Forster who is the Chair of the Programme Committee.
The Burton Joyce & Bulcote WI movement began in 1915 and has been a continuous force in helping and supporting women of all ages and from different backgrounds deal with modern day life.
Hundreds raised for Community Cares Club
Creative Care are holding a Vintage Afternoon Tea at Bridle Lodge in Burton Joyce on 28th September from 1pm – 3pm.
The event will include tea or coffee and a selection of savouries, pastries and cakes. To attend it will be £7 per person and you must RSVP. The event will take place at Bridle Lodge, 80 Bridle Road, Burton Joyce, NG14 5FS.
The get together is to raise money for the Creative Care Seed to Feed project.
Creative Care provides care and support for people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and additional severe and complex needs. They offer more than a high-quality environment in which the service users can maximise their individual potential – they provide a home, with a family of expert staff to support them every day.
Creative Care are raising £4,000 to refurbish their polytunnel. At the Bridle Lodge home there are 3 acres of land and a commercial polytunnel. The tunnel is in a poor state of repair and the young
people who live at Bridle Lodge want to refurbish it so that they can grow their own fruit and vegetables, then cultivate, harvest and cook them.
This is an important part of their care plan and positive behaviour support. A group project, fundraising for the repairs and then growing produce, builds social skills, confidence and fosters cooperation and planning, improving quality of life.
Seed to Feed also has a wider impact as they are also involving the local community, as well as inviting the young people at other homes to join in and benefit from the project.
If you would like to attend the Afternoon Tea, contact Louise on 0115 931 3851 or email her at [email protected].
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The latest plans for the £22m upgrade of the A614/A6097 corridor, which aim to unlock the economic potential of north Nottinghamshire have been criticised by Lowdham Parish Councilors due to the impending changes to the village roundabout.
The Secretary of Transport announced last October that £18m of funding would be allocated to the council for the scheme following its bid to improve six junctions along the A614 and A6097 between Ollerton and Lowdham.
The scheme aims to support planned housing developments along the route in Bilsthorpe, Ollerton and Blidworth, reduce peak period traffic congestion for the benefit of commuters and local businesses, and improve road safety for all users.
Part of the redesign of the area involves changes to the Lowdham village roundabout which connects the Eppertstone Bypass and
Nottingham Road. The cost of the roundabout changes alone will total £4.4m. The plans laid out are to reduce the speed limit of the roundabout to 30mph on all approaches due to its expansion, increasing its traffic capacity.
However the parish village councilors have raised concerns over the impact on surrounding residents of Lowdham village and their quality of life. There are also fears that the roundabout expansion plans will decrease the amount of green space in the village and even threaten the existing cricket pitch there, a pillar for the community. The changes could also have a profound impact in increasing traffic, creating excessive noise for residents and impacting their health.
Jaqueline Finn, Chairwoman of Lowdham Parish Council says “We are a population of around 3,000 and this will change the face of the village. The work planned will take 12 months to complete, which will be a completely different issue
for residents to deal with. This will bring no benefits to anyone in Lowdham. We don’t think it’s going to work and don’t feel like the county council is taking our concerns on board. Our green space is so valuable to us and we don’t feel like there is any evidence that this expansion would improve matters for the village”
Parish councillor Emma Wilson said “As councillors we believe the full impact of the proposals have not taken into account a large number of factors which will negatively impact the community in Lowdham and the surrounding areas.”
The county council submitted its outline business case to the
Department for Transport for approval in May. Work on Lowdham roundabout would take around 12 months and not begin until winter of 2023.
A Nottinghamshire County Council spokesman said: “The A614/A6097 is a significant highway corridor running down the middle of Nottinghamshire. This road suffers from peak period congestion already and this situation will only worsen without intervention due to growth in the nearby area.
“The cost of this congestion to the economy is significant. Alongside the economic effects are concerns about the environmental and quality of life. It is accepted that the scheme does have some impact on the amount of green space, but this impact will be minimised as far as is possible and will not require the loss of the cricket pitch.
“The recently held public events provided useful feedback and the County Council will now be reviewing the issues raised.”
New plans criticised due to impact on Lowdham Roundabout Visit the Annual Lambley Village Show for a fun packed family day out.
There will be a fantastic line up with a fun dog show from 11am, Haybale racing, a DJ (the Wrks) and live music in the afternoon from 1:15pm. Various craft and art stalls will be available to browse around along with children’s rides and entertainment, build your own scarecrow competition, a raffle and tombola and finally followed by a wonderful charity auction.
The Woodlark Inn will be supplying real ales as well as the famous
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If you feel you are a champion grower, crafter or baker, why not enter one of our classes to win a trophy? – see what’s available on the Lambley Village show facebook page under “menu”.
All proceeds this year will go to the event’s chosen charity “Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes” who take emergency supplies between hospitals to help save lives.
Beginning its journey as a horticultural event, The Lambley Village show has been running for at least 50 years. The event
has changed over this time but it still primarily focuses on locally grown and produced exhibits, encouraging everyone to take part and resulting in a truly exciting community event.
For any queries please call Dawn Edwards 0771 046 0972 or visit https://www.facebook.com/lambleyvillageshow/ for more information.
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Annual Show returns to Lambley Village Teal Close care home approvedIn November work is due to commence on a 12-month project to create a new “state of the art” care home at the Teal Close development site The site for the development has been named ‘Rivendell’ as a nod to the area’s link with The Lord Of The Rings.This care home could be ready for residents by the end of 2020.It will be complete with a cinema, garden room, coffee shop, tea shop, garden room, library and a hairdressing salon.LNT Care developments have been approved to create the 66-bedroom build for individuals with residential and dementia care requirements. The care home will be part of a 20-acre site located just off A612 Colwick Loop Road which is situated between Netherfield and Stoke Bardolph, near the Victoria Retail Park. The new care home will create fifty full-time job opportunities.
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Local Boxer Ryan O’Donnell has had a fantastic response from The Park members after starting up Hatton Boxing and fitness classes in Nottingham.
Ryan has received a great deal of positive interest in his classes from across the community, Diana O attended one of Ryan’s coaching lessons recently and said “It was fantastic and a great combination of learning the skills of boxing & keeping super fit”
Simon C, added “It was a really good workout and I now aim to do 4 of these classes a month”
“There is lots of positive interest from males and females alike.”
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The Nottingham Building Society’s latest chapter will see it link up with the National Literacy Trust to support their work with young people and families across the country.
From Monday 9 September, hot on the heels of International Literacy Day, more than 60 of The Nottingham’s branches across nine counties will begin collecting unused books. The Nottingham hopes to gather hundreds of books of all kinds and conditions. They will be sent to Better World Books to be sold on to avid readers, with all profits donated to the National Literacy Trust.
Research from the National Literacy Trust shows that the more books a child owns, the more likely they are to do well at school and be happy with their lives; yet many children from disadvantaged communities are missing out, with 1 in 8 saying they don’t own a single book.
All money raised will support the charity’s work to get books into
the hands of children living in deprived areas where low levels of literacy are seriously impacting people’s lives.
The Nottingham’s Director of Member Services, Tina Hayton-Banks, said: “Helping people with literacy and numeracy in the communities where we have branches is something that has been at our core ever since we were founded 170 years ago.
“Our founder, Samuel Fox, was passionate about education for all and set up the UK’s first adult school in Nottingham. He was dedicated to helping people increase their employability prospects through improved literacy levels and gave his team time off to go out to factories across Nottingham to help unskilled workers learn to read and write.
“We want to commemorate this, our 170th year, with something that ties in with that legacy and this partnership with the National Literacy Trust is the perfect fit”
National Literacy Trust Chief Executive, Jonathan Douglas, added: “We’re thrilled to be working with The Nottingham and Better World Books.
“When children and young people fall in love with reading, the benefits to their education, wellbeing and future prosperity are boundless. But far too many children from the poorest communities are at risk of missing out, simply because they don’t own a book.”
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When an email from Down Under sent by an old ‘Basfordian’ reached our offices, it recalled a time and place long gone but never forgotten. It also demonstrated a link not only with the past but also a variety of local names and locations that belong to far-flung destinations and other moments in history. Often with tales of the unexpected.
First, we take a trip down memory lane with Rod Fisher then Tom Foster reflects on what lies behind the exotic name of the street where he lived and enjoyed his formative years as a schoolboy and aspiring, but seemingly thwarted, Teddy Boy.
It was great to see that Nottingham Bygones is back in print as I loved to receive it in Australia because I was born in Isandula Road, Basford. It’s stories bring back so many great memories of the area, most of which are from the early 1950s to the mid-1960s.
During this time there were five factories on our road along with the police station and the old tram powerhouse. There were also two garment factories at each end that had lots of young girls who worked there, walking up our road each day
along with Radio Rentals assembly factory.
Lightburns and Son resided there too so it was a pretty busy area. I recall that Lightburns even had old tramlines going into the building from Isandula Road, so I guess that it was once a maintenance building for trams. As kids we looked into their engineering works when the doors were open and were amazed at all the noisy machines being run by overhead belts that ran the whole length of the factory.
We also looked in open doors of the substation across the road. We stared at the huge machines that generated power for the trolleybuses that ran along both ends of our road. There was also the local bobby, known as ‘Big Jack’ to our parents because he was very tall indeed, but to us kids he was known simply as Sir!
Based at the police station at the Radford Road end of our road, he was often on a bike which he rode everywhere. One day my mum took me to the local dentist and I walked to Whitemoor School afterwards with a note to say why I was late for class.
When Dad got home from his work at Weldon’s, he asked me what time I got to school that day because Big Jack saw me walking along Whitemoor Boulevard at 10 o’clock. Luckily Mum said I was at the dentist so that’s why. (Big Jack saw everything).
I saw some pictures of the gas
works and that made me think of the times when many of the local kids in the 1950s formed a long line outside the main gates on Saturday mornings to pick up unwanted coke from a large pile of the stuff. We had sacks ready to fill up and we also used our home made trolleys and sometimes roller-skates with wood in between to help take the full sacks of coke home to our outside coalhouse.
Eland Street was a busy place for our mums to do the daily shopping up there with a butcher’s shop, general grocery and the greengrocer too, not forgetting the beer-off as it was called.
I would look in amazement through the greengrocer’s windows at things like bananas, grapes and tropical fruits that sometimes came to our local shops from around the world.
On Eland street there were two barber shops, both called Jonnie
the Barbers! When I sat down at the one where I had my hair cut, I told him what I wanted doing and sat back. But always I got the old Short, Back and Sides treatment and he would say to me afterwards “While your dad pays for it, that’s what you get!” At that time I could not have sideboards, DA (ducktail) at the back, nor Elephant’s Trunk as it was called in the Teddy Boy era.
Those were happy days!
Sent in by Rod Fisher
(Rod tells us that he would be more than happy to be contacted by old schoolfriends from his photograph or anyone who remembers him from the period that he mentions. His email address, which he supplied, is: [email protected]
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MANY moons ago, when radios and trains were powered by steam, a programme called ‘Two-Way Family Favourites’ was on air, compulsive listening to thousands of households across the country while vegetables were peeled and the pungent smell of Sunday roast filtered out of the kitchen into the living room.
It aired at noon for an hour and a half, and featured requests from families to play songs for loved ones still stationed in Germany as part of the BFPO (British Forces Posted Overseas).
It began life as ‘Family Favourites’ shortly after the end of hostilities in Europe in 1945 on the BBC’s then ‘Light Programme’ and lasted until 1980...
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Big Jack of All Trades
A Whitemoor school photograph supplied by Rod Fisher, who is standing third right on the back row. If you recognise yourself or can help Rod in his quest to find other
names he would be delighted to hear from you, as would we at LNB
The A1 Ripley to Nottingham service, pictured in Basford, provided by Midland General during Rod Fisher’s heyday
Crocus Street at the turn of the 19th century though the railway bridge remained and the grimy panorama was much the same for another seven decades, as witnessed by a more contemporary view from the bottom of the street during the
1960s shortly before much of The Meadows was demolished
Scantily clad girls frolicking around the dance floor and split-level discos. In the days before political correctness took hold of society, a local venue at Victoria Centre recalls former DJ STUART MILLS as he continues his journey back in time through Nottingham's club land.
Back in 1973, the Victoria Centre was home to a large underground club known as Intercon. A somewhat discreet entrance to the venue was located just outside the shopping centre to the side of the clock tower, in fact the emergency exit was via the glazed brick work and steps through the base of the tower up on to Milton Street.
Intercon was the name given to the club that was being constructed when HRH the Duchess of Kent visited in 1969. She witnessed the transformation commencement of the former Victoria Station (1900-1969) into a state-of-the-art shopping centre.
Opening in 1973 Intercon became
a very popular nightclub and was taken over in 1975 by Mecca who owned many of the larger dance halls in most UK towns during that period. Mecca put their stamp on it, changing the name above the door to Tiffany’s. It was still going strong many years later, a versatile club featuring two levels, each with its own dance floor and two DJs often catering for different music tastes. A private function could be catered for on one level with live music blasting out below.
My memory in 1975 was of visiting the club, struggling down a long flight of stairs in a partial drunken state and finding myself dancing on the first level to Dee Clarke's Ride a Wild Horse. Later I ventured further into the depths of the club to find
a much larger room and danced, strangely enough to Ride A Wild Horse once more. Clearly the two DJs were competing for the crowds with the best dance floor filler of the time, OR they needed a game plan.
In 1980 'Tiffs' became Zhivago’s. Black walls and chrome rails now adorned the two dance floors which remained untouched but now more use was made of the stage in the main room, as years went by many famous bands would grace that stage but few as well-known as George McCrae.
Re-live more of Stuart's memories and find out about happened to the Victoria Centre Club in the latest edition of Bygones - on sale at local retailers in Nottingham.
Skimpy, Scampi and Bikinis on the Dance Floor Simply RedsThe dismissal of former Nottingham Forest favourite Martin O'Neill as the club's manager this summer, less than six months after his appointment, came as a shock to many football fans. Particularly those at the City Ground that had many fond memories of the team's glory days in the 1970s and 1980s. In this exclusive interview with the Irishman before his return to the Forest, he recalls those halcyon days in the sun under the stewardship of the legendary Brian Clough.
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A bus advertising the Hot Brick Cafe partially obscures Tiffany's entrance
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Zhivago's cloakroom in 1980's
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Burton Road Jubilee Park, Gedling Country Park, and Arnot Hill Park join a record number of parks and green spaces collecting a Green Flag Award.
Arnot Hill Park, which celebrates its 100 year anniversary later this month, has retained the award for the 13th consecutive year, Gedling Country Park for the 4th year in a row and Burton Road Jubilee Park also received the award for the fifth time.
The parks are among a record-breaking 1,970 UK parks and green spaces and 131 in thirteen other countries around the world that have received a prestigious Green Flag Award, the mark of a quality park or green space.
Councillor Peter Barnes, Portfolio Holder for Environment said:
“Quality green spaces, parks and play areas really matter to our residents and visitors. Our staff do a fantastic job and managing these areas and they really are beautiful places to spend some time. Its brilliant to receive these awards, not just for one but three of our parks, its recognition of what great places they are to visit and how much our visitors appreciate them.”
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Environmentally friendly and fun activities with the family Many of us dream of peace and
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It can often be a worry leaving your dog with a friend or in a kennel while you’re on holiday, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Research from 2017 revealed that
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The mental health benefits of having a dog are profound, as your lovable companion provides you with never-ending emotional support, so why not make them your holiday buddy?
They make you embrace the fresh air
It’s no secret that exercise is good for you, however sometimes it can feel like a chore. But when your dog is eagerly expecting you to take them on their daily walkies, you have no choice but to get up and go even if you don’t feel like it. Most of us are exploring the local sights on holiday, so it’s the perfect reason to bring your pooch along for those extra steps and enjoy the adventure together.
Researchers found that pet owners undertake almost double the
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As well as avoiding separation anxiety and helping you to get more exercise, dogs help your immune system get stronger over time. Owning a dog helps your body to build healthy bacteria colonies which boost your immune system, making the whole family healthier.
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Dogs improve your quality of life
Nine in ten owners believe that their pet is good for their health and wellbeing, with six out of ten owners saying their pets bring laughter to their lives and seven in ten, feel more relaxed in their company, not to mention that a dog would love a nice weekend away with it’s human! – what more reasons do you need to holiday with your dog?
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Were Relatives of Amy Winehouse & Aretha Franklin Destined to Argue?
The importance of keeping your Will up-to-date and legally sound cannot be overstated. The majority of people would agree.
Yet every year there are disputes over estates. Who should get what? What exactly were the deceased person's wishes? You might think it’s just lawyers being cautious (or trying to make money) that they bang on about getting professional advice. But the reality is that making a will can be a complex process.
Two stories hitting the headlines recently – disputes about the estates of famous singers – Amy Winehouse and Aretha Franklin - are great examples of why we, as ordinary humans, should keep our own affairs in order.
Amy Winehouse – Dying Without A Will
Amy Winehouse may have been gone for just over eight years now, but the battle over her £3 million estate is still ongoing. Amy Winehouse didn’t leave a will. She died intestate. Under Intestacy Rules her estate passed to her parents Janie and Mitch, who also set up the Amy Winehouse Foundation which helps young musicians and other people suffering from addiction.
The matter seemed to be satisfactorily settled. Yet ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil appears to be pursuing a claim for £1 million lump sum and a monthly allowance to meet his lifestyle needs. Allegedly, he’s stating that the settlement did not amount to a clean break from the marriage. A factor that allows him to bring this claim.
Aretha Franklin – Multiple (Handwritten) Wills
While Amy Winehouse didn't leave
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It transpires that three handwritten Wills pertaining to the singer's $80 million estate have been found in her Detroit home. All three Wills contradict each other.
The final Will, dated March 2014, was discovered under some cushions and appears to leave assets to family members. A handwriting expert is now working on the validity of the Will, and legal experts are looking into its legal standing. It is four pages long, with several words scribbled out and notes added in the margins. The previous two Wills were discovered in a locked cabinet in 2010.
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Autumn is soon to be with us and the season of mellow fruitfulness is just around the corner.
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Beds and Borders . . .
Late autumn colour from echinacea, dahlias, asters and Japanese anemones in white and pink should give height and interest to flower borders at this time of the year. Many bedding plants took pride of place in August and unless we are blessed with a late ‘Indian summer’ of warm, sunny days, will also be coming to the end of their useful life.
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Most lawns will have suffered from the low rainfall, combined with normal wear and tear during the summer, now is the ideal time for some attention if they are to wake up next spring looking thick, healthy and attractive.
September Garden Notes - By John Draper of Greener Gardens Start with an application of Autumn lawn food this will encourage a stronger root system and harden off growth, many proprietary brands also contains a moss killer that will control the first infestations of this weed that spreads so easily in autumn wet weather.
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Vegetables should be being harvested right through September and some of them stored away for winter use. Some people freeze their excess crop of runner (stick) beans and French beans.
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CompetitionEnter our competition online at nottinghamlocalnews.com 2120 Crossword In association with Rhubarbs Café in Burton Joyce
Send your entries by post to: Local News Crossword, 121 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB. You can also take your entries to our drop-off point at Rhubarbs Café, 113-115 Church Road in Burton Joyce. The closing date is Thursday 19th September 2019.
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Here’s your chance to win in our monthly crossword. The lucky winner will receive coffee & cake for two at Rhubarbs Café, who are located at 113-115 Church Road in Burton Joyce. You can telephone them on 0115 931 4142.
August 2019 winner Congratulations to Laura Hoff of ThurgartonAugust 2019 answers Across — 1 Defiles; 5 Corgi; 8 The; 9 Rancour; 10 Lithe; 11 Curio; 13 Florida; 15 Urea; 17 Tomato; 19 Sunset; 22 Bats; 24 Ringlet; 26 Elves; 29 Argon; 30 Atelier; 31 Eli; 32 Error; 33 Nosegay.Down — 1 Doric; 2 Finer; 3 Lookout; 4 Strafe; 5 Cello; 6 Retains; 7 Inexact; 12 Ufo; 14 Last; 16 Robe; 17 Terrace; 18 Manager; 20 Useless; 21 Ewe; 23 Attain; 25 Liner; 27 Vying; 28 Spray.
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Q: Name the debut album that Aled Jones and Russell Watson recorded together?A: ..................................................................................................................................................................Name: ............................................................................................................................................................. Address: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Postcode: .................................Email: ................................................................................. Telephone: .........................................................
Burton Joyce and Lowdham Local News is giving you a chance to win a pair of tickets to see two of the world’s greatest classical voices live in concert at the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on 2nd October!
In November 2018, Aled Jones and Russell Watson came together to release their debut album ‘In Harmony’, which shot straight into the UK top 10. In September and October of this year, the pair will take to the stage together for their first joint UK and Ireland tour, bringing their live experience to some of the country’s most beautiful venues.
‘In Harmony’ features a wealth of well-loved hymns and arias– ranging from stunning arrangements of "Ave Maria" – to more modern classics such as “You Raise Me Up”. The first single, “Where Have All The Flowers Gone/Here’s To The Heroes”, is a timely tribute celebrating the centenary of the end of the First World War and the 70th anniversary of the NHS – to the men and woman who inspired a generation.
As two of the classical world’s vocal powerhouses, Aled and Russell have received countless prestigious awards, record-breaking sales and chart successes.
To enter the competition please answer the question below and send your completed forms to:
Aled Jones and Russell Watson Competition, Nottingham Local News, 121 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB.
You can also enter the competition online on our website by logging
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Win tickets to see classical voices at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
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8th September & 13th October 2019 11.00am - 12.30pm Thoresby Park
A relaxed Photo Walk for photography lovers is taking place at Thoresby Park for all ages, abilities, and cameras!
It’s a chance for you to have a little creative and fun day out in the fresh air. It's also a great excuse to learn new skills, pick up ideas, hints and tips to help you create better and well composed photographs.
Walks are led by Di Fisher of The Photo Den, on the second Sunday of every month.
Meet up in the Courtyard (wearing suitable footwear) and the group will set off at 11am, returning to the Courtyard at around 12.30pm.
Free photo walk
Vintage Times
Saturday 21st September 2019 All Day www.nottinghamcontemporary.org
Head to the Nottingham Contemporary on 21st September to celebrate 10 art-filled and creative years since it opened.
Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest galleries of contemporary art in the UK
The gallery will be hosting an array of family activities, interactive art, performances, live music and events by young people.
It will be a wonderful day of vibrant family-friendly things to do for people of all ages.
10th – 13th October 2019 Broadway Cinema www.mayhemfilmfestival.com
Following it's biggest ever edition last year, Mayhem Film Festival returns to Broadway.
Mayhem's 15th edition features premieres, previews, special guests and midnight screenings.
The Film Festival showcases the best in horror, sci-fi and cult cinema, through feature films, short films and special events.
The full line-up and schedule for the Mayhem Film Festival 2019 will be available soon. Early bird passes are ready to purchase. Please visit the website for more details.
Nottingham Contemporary 10th Birthday Party
Mayhem Film Festival
13th - 22nd September 2019 Various venues in Nottinghamshire.
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers.
Every year in September, areas across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history - for the first time there will be two packed weekends of events taking place in Nottingham. It is a chance to discover hidden treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture – and it’s all FREE.
28th & 29th September 2019 www.robinhoodhalfmarathon.co.uk
Join thousands of runners for the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon Events.
Events include Half Marathon, Mini Marathon, Mile Challenge and Corporate Challenge
With Entertainment out on the course, an entire city of cheerleaders, plus cheer points from charities, theres always someone who has your back.
To find accommodation for the race weekend contact the Nottingham Tourism Centre on 0844 477 5678.
Heritage Open Days
Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon Events
2nd - 6th October 2019 Forest Recreation Ground
It’s one of our favourite times of year, the famous Nottingham Goose Fair returns to the Forest Recreation Ground to add thrills, lights and excitement to our city!
Visitors to the fair will enjoy more than 500 amazing attractions. Goose Fair is one of Europe's largest travelling fairs with a history that dates back more than 700 years.
Experience the array of Roller Coasters, Water Rides, Giant Wheel, Bombers, Dodgems, Twists, Waltzers and Miamis familiar to Goose Fair; alongside the traditional funfair attractions Gallopers, Chairs and Cakewalk rides.
27th October 2019 Multiple venues across Nottingham City Centre www.hockleyhustle.co.uk
The Hockley Hustle returns in October this year, featuring 100s of acts performing on stages across the City Centre.
With the help of Nottingham's finest promoters and creative groups, the venues and streets of Hockley will be filled with fantastic music, performers, art, food and, for the icing on the cake, they’re raising money to be donated to local charities whilst they do it.
Early bird tickets have been released and a festival map will be available at a later date, further info on their website.
Saturday 12th October 2019 10am - 4pm Museum of Timekeeping www.museumoftimekeeping.org.uk
Head on down to the Museum of Time Keeping for a day inspired by all things vintage.
Vintage Tims is a celebration of all things retro and vintage, featuring classic cars, pre-war radios, vintage clothing, restored jukeboxes, and much much more.
Food will be available on site from Big D's BBQ and Grill.
There will also be a performance by Southwell School's Jazz Band in the ballroom.
For more details, please visit the Musem Of Timekeeping website.
Goose Fair Nottingham
Hockley Hustle
September in Nottingham is set for a celebration of Cinema, Scalarama style!
Film fans are in for a treat this September with the return of the Scalarama Film Festival – a month full celebration of movies for everyone, by everyone, everywhere (including venues around Nottingham).
A nationwide, month-long celebration of cinema inspired by the Scala Cinema’s legacy of the early ‘80s and ‘90s, the Scalarama film festival encourages communities to come to together to watch films in usual and unusual places. This year 11 Nottingham venues are taking part including The Chameleon, Savoy Cinema, Rough Trade, Nonsuch Studios, Works Social, City Arts, Kings Walk Kitchen and Quasar Elite.
Running from September 1st to 30th they will be showing films from a range of different genres including horror, Kung Fu, comedy, mystery/drama and fantasy by turning
unusual venues into cinemas.
Avid cinema goer and co-founder of Work Social, Han van Oudheusden said: “Scalarama is a fantastic celebration of all things film and we’re excited to be able to be a part of its fifth year here in Nottingham. We have a versatile event space and it is great to combine work and social and bring even more like-minded people together through a passion for cinema.”
Scalarama Nottingham has been active since 2012’s Scala
Beyond and has often boasted the most number of screenings outside of London. Last year’s highlights included a screening of The Running Man at Nottingham Quasar with optional laser-quest adventures, plus multiple open air screenings in plazas parks, abbeys, and gardens.
For more information visit www.scalarama.com/nottingham or follow them on social channels @scalaramanottingham and @Scalarama or search #scalarama2019
September set for a celebration of cinema Visit the amazing Maize Maze!There’s lots of family fun to be had in Nottingham with the opening of a new four-acre outdoor maze in Arnold. Running from summer through to the autumn months, the maze spans four acres and the path itself is almost a mile long. There are some great activities to complete throughout the course to the centre of the maze and there will be a range of food and drink on offer to finish off your day. If you’re still not ready to go home, there will be taster sessions for axe throwing, archery and cross-bow too! On selected dates, the maze will be open at night - great for those looking for more of a challenge.The maze is open every day from July to late October, 10am-5pm daily. Please see the website www.maize-maze.co.uk for further information and to book your Maize Maze tickets.
