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‘CHEMO SISTERS’ CELEBRATE
UNBREAKABLE FRIENDSHIP
Two women who forged an unbreakable friendship helping each other to
battle cancer have celebrated their bond as ‘chemo sisters’ by taking part in
the UK’s biggest-ever women-only try-dive.
There were tears and smiles as Nadine Farnsworth and Clifton’s Lisa Potter
were among 54 women and girls who tackled their first-ever scuba dive or
snorkel at the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) event.
Lisa, 40, and Nadine, 26, have previously supported each other as they
fought cancer and hair loss, as well as the physical and emotional pain
caused by the terrible disease.
They emerged from the pool thrilled they had conquered their fears to
complete the try dive. Accountant Lisa has previously suffered a collapsed
lung because of her incurable non-Hodgkins Lymphona.
She had always wanted to scuba dive and says that after giving the sport a
try, she will now book a full course, along with her 21-year-old son, Jacob.
Lisa told The Local News: “The try-dive was fantastic, really good.
“Once you get over the shock of being underwater - breathing through a
regulator and having a mask and all the other gear on - it’s really brilliant.
“I really want to try diving in the sea now. I’ve already asked about booking a
course that I can do together with my son, Jacob.”
“I’m so proud of Nadine. Her fear of masks made it real torture for her and I
wasn’t sure she could do it but she did, even if we had a lot of tears. “It really has been a fantastic experience and the fact it was women only
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The dedication and sacrifice of local soldiers,
sailors and RAF servicemen and women was
recognised by the city’s tram network. A special
ceremony took place on Remembrance Day
and one of the network’s new trams was named
‘Local Armed Forces Heroes’.
The tram is in tribute to servicemen and women
who gave their lives in the two World Wars and
more recent conflicts. It will have particular
significance for many Clifton residents, including
the family and friends of Lance Corporal Kieron
Hill, who lost his life in Afghanistan in 2009.
Lt Col David Dawber, who is based at Chetwynd
Barracks, Chilwell, together with serving sailors
from HMS Sherwood, soldiers from the Mercian
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amongst those attending the short unveiling.
NET’s head of operations, Mike Mabey – one of
a number of former servicemen and women who
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"The names of Great War heroes, including
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The city has a rich heritage when it comes to
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Ten pupils aged 15 and 16, from the Farnborough
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national finals. The competition involved teams of school pupils
from across the region taking part in a tough
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Their challenge was to come up with a social
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their local community.
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Mrs Watson said: “It’s an amazing achievement
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A student from Central College Nottingham’s
Clifton Centre is celebrating after her painting
of some of Nottingham’s best-known icons was
chosen to hang at Nottingham City Council’s
Loxley House on Station Street.
Designer Paul Smith and literary greats DH
Lawrence, Lord Byron and Alan Sillitoe all feature
in Soniya Ahmed’s painting, as well as Albert Ball,
the First World War flying ace.
Soniya, 18, is studying a BTEC Extended
Diploma in Art & Design at Central’s Clifton
Centre. Her painting was commended in the
visual arts category of the Young Creative Awards
earlier this year.
That is when her impressive painting was spotted
by the council. The theme of the awards was
‘Made in Nottingham’ and Soniya found plenty of
inspiration while researching the great influencers
of Nottingham, both past and present.
Soniya said: “I entered the awards as part of a
college project and wanted to use some famous
subjects, but also bring back to life those that
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“My previous college bought a piece of my
artwork, but this is the first time that I’ve sold a
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“Central College has helped me because I started
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Nigel Cooke, from the Young Creative Awards,
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the painting, and the way Soniya brought the
characters to life in such detail.
“I think it is a fitting addition to the committee
room at Loxley House as the subjects of the
painting are some of the great influencers of
Nottingham’s rich history.”
Soniya is originally from Kurdistan and lives with
her mum, dad, brother and sister in Nottingham.
She’s now working on an even larger painting,
which evokes the global politics of the modern
world and the White House in Washington.
The work will feature portraits of 10 presidents,
including Iraq, Russia, Syria, and Pakistan.
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A total of 120 five-foot Shaun the Sheep
sculptures, designed by artists, designers and
celebrities, went to auction in Bristol, home of the
Oscar-winning studios Aardman Animations.
The event was hosted by acclaimed Sotheby’s
auctioneer Tim Wonnacott and raised a
whopping £1,087,900 for The Grand Appeal and
Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Charity.
Local artist Julie Vernon was selected from more
than 2,000 artist applications to create a Shaun
for the Shaun in the City event. Her design
‘Dolly’ was inspired by the texture and volume of
Shaun’s fleece, as well as his colourful character. The fleece was covered in 16,500 glass droplets,
which resembled smarties and the face and legs
in thousands of classic black mosaic tiles with a
pop of vibrant orange.
“I wanted to give the impression that Shaun was
covered in lots of sweeties and create a fun and
bold design,” said Julie. “Working in mosaic really
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“We are currently working with residents of Laura
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Clifton into a centre for adults with special needs
and disabilities. “Currently there are less than five beds available
on any given day, so this new centre will help
plug that gap and offer more people the care
they deserve.
It means that the facility will be lost to its current
users, with the previous provision being for
people living with dementia and elderly and
frail people.
“The fact is if we were properly funded by
central government, we’d be looking to develop
something new. Instead, because of enormous
budget cuts, we’re forced into what is a really
difficult decision.
The decision was made following a public
consultation and residents and their families have
been informed. Before the decision was taken, the council
consulted with residents, carers, the wider public,
care home workers and unions.
The consultation was recently extended by two
weeks to ensure everyone had a chance to give
their views.
After all opinions were considered, it has been
decided that the council will go forward with the
original proposal and create more provision for
adults with special needs in the city.
“But the fact is we need more residential care for
people with learning disabilities.
“We believe that for older people in Clifton we are
able to meet their needs in their community, but
simply aren’t adequately able to do that for adults
with learning disabilities.”
Around 30 adults with learning disabilities will use
the centre for long-term care, including six adults
with complex needs.
It is also expected that a further 50 to 75 adults
with learning disabilities will use the centre’s new
short break facility each year. The new centre will
open in 2017.
BRIGHT SMILE DENTAL
PRACTICE IN CARLTON
Established in 2009, we at Bright Smile Dental
Practice have a duty of care to help meet our
patients’ satisfaction of dental treatments.
Our ongoing aim is to simply raise awareness,
therefore we consistently promote the importance
of oral health to everyone under our care.
We attain outstanding professional service
with our highly qualified, experienced team of
professionals, who ensure patients receive the
best dental treatment we offer.
As a result, the practice holds the certificate of
the Top 1,000 Dental Surgeries in the UK, based
on patients feedbacks because of our level of
quality care and great customer service.
Our patients benefit from a brilliant dental
experience by receiving a gentle and friendly
approach of the most qualified staff, providing
extensive, preventative advice in a very
pleasant environment.
Bright Smile Dental Practice
4 Manor Road
Carlton
Nottingham
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Telephone: 0115 961 3273
The home will now undergo a revamp from
January 2016.
Laura Chambers Lodge, on Swansdowne Drive,
currently provides residential care for 14 people
living with dementia and elderly, frail people.
All have been allocated a social care practitioner
to give support, advice and guidance. Residents
will be supported to live in other residential
settings of their choice. Councillor Alex Norris told The Local News:
“These are very tough decisions but we have to
make them.
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At their showroom you will find a huge indoor and
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You may want to try out the recliner chairs and
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There is ample free parking - and also disabled
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Mechanical work is carried out by the best,
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A well constructed deck can transform an
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creating the ‘outside inside’ theme.
Decks are pleasant underfoot, make safe play
surfaces and can give a contemporary look.
They can be built to create a seamless link with
the internal house floors much more easily than
paved surfaces, with an associated cost saving
Man-made decking is available, but wood is still
the material of choice. It looks great and can be
easy to maintain and restore.
The key to having a successful deck is ensuring it
is the right material choice for that location in the
first place. If the intention is to build in a shaded,
damp environment, the chances of the deck
being a slip hazard are high.
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In situations like this, alternative surfaces should
be looked at. An area that is light and airy is the
most successful location for decking.
It is a common myth that grooved decking is
more slip resistant. Decks become slippery
from the build-up of algae and this is generally
more difficult to control on grooved decks where
cleaning and maintenance are more difficult
Sealing the wood after the deck is built can
reduce the amount of moisture the deck wood
can absorb and as a result will make the deck
less slippery.
A good sealant will also reduce the expansion
and contraction of the wood that can increase
the risk of the wood splitting.
It should also limit the amount of UV degradation
which damages the wood.
Choosing the right type of decking is important.
There is a large range of soft and hard woods
available. It is not true that a hard wood deck will
last longer than a softwood one.
Softwoods are usually treated at source with antirot chemicals and it is the treatment not the wood
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choice as the grain is lovely and even standing in
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The 20 words below have all been
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From his first television appearance in 1957 on
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in 2015, Radcliffe-on-Trent resident Vince
Eager has become a real stalwart of the British
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On Sunday 27th December 2015, at the Grange
Hall in Radcliffe-on-Trent, he will be performing
with his band the Memphis Tones (pictured below
right) in his eighth Christmas Show at the venue.
Also on the bill are Nottingham Palais favorites
from the 1970s, Tristram Shandy and Radcliffe’s
very own Year Six Disco.
Tickets are £10 and available from the Grange
Hall, Pen2Paper who are located on Main Road
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Every Monday
The 1st Clifton Scouts meet at Clifton
Methodist Church. Beavers from 6pm-7:15pm,
Cubs 6pm to 7:15pm, Scouts 7:30pm to 9pm
and Explorers 7:30pm to 9pm. For more details
visit the website 1stcliftonscoutgroup.co.uk or
telephone Jon on 0115 779 7322.
Every Monday
The 12th Clifton Brownie pack (aged 7-11)
meet between 6pm and 7:30pm at United
Reformed Church at 225a Southchurch Drive
(term-time only.) Call Jean on 0115 914 3132.
Every Tuesday
Parent and carers with children from 0-5 years
meet at the Dovecote Primary School from 9am
to 10:45am in term-time. Call 0115 915 2953.
Every Tuesday
There’s line dancing for the over-50s from
10:30am at Highbank Community Centre on
Farnborough Road. Cost £3.50. Call Linda on
07907 711282 for more information.
Every 1st Tuesday
Girlguiding South Trent Trefoil Guild meet at
1:30pm at the Rivergreen Methodist Church.
Please call 01949 839357 to find out more.
Every Tuesday & Wednesday
LIFE2 learning provision for adults with learning
difficulties and disabilities meet in Clifton from
9:30am-3pm focusing on independent living
within a fun environment. Call 0115 929 6630.
Every Wednesday
Men and women from 50+ meet at the Royal
British Legion in Clifton from 1-3pm and have
days out, bingo and raffle, tea and biscuits. Call
Sylvia and Stan on 0115 921 6681 for details.
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Every second Wednesday
Rivergreen Coffee Morning at Clifton Methodist
Church from 10:30am until 1pm. This is your
chance to meet for a chat and tea/coffee, so
why not pop along and meet some new people.
Every Friday
The 44th Nottingham Boys Brigade and Girls
Section meet 6:30pm till 8pm (term-time only)
at the Methodist Church on Rivergreen. Please
call 0115 974 4831 for more details.
Every Thursday
The 1st Clifton Rainbows (5-7 years) and
Brownies (7-11) years meet at the Clifton
Village Hall. Rainbows 4:30-5:30pm and
Brownies 6:00-7:30pm (term-time only). Come
and meet new friends and have lots of fun.
Subs £10 per Month phone 07941 041312 for
a place.
Every Friday
New Beginnings meet from 10am until 12noon
at the community centre on Southchurch
Drive. There’s quizzes, bingo, talks and trips.
Telephone 0115 984 6983 for more details.
Every Thursday
Clifton Women’s Group meet at Green Lane
Youth Centre from 9:45am-12:30pm during
term-time. Subs are £1 and you get first week
free. For more details call 0115 915 2369, or
email sparkletwin2010@yahoo.co.uk.
Every Thursday
Summerwood Community Garden hold activity
sessions for ages 8+ from 3:30pm (3pm in
holidays) until 5pm. Sessions at the community
garden on Summerwood Land allotments.
Every first Thursday
Library Talks at Clifton Library 10:30-12noon.
Experience a range of entertaining talks.
Every Friday
There’s a coffee morning from 10:30-11:30am
at Clifton United Reformed Church, located at
252A Southchurch Drive in Clifton.
Every Friday
Free Karate class at Highbank Community
Centre on Farnborough Road from 6-8pm. Call
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Every Saturday
The Ministry of Restoration Church on
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service at 11am. Come and be uplifted.
Every Saturday
Children’s ballet, tap and street dance from
aged three plus takes place in Ruddington.
Please telephone 07502 288 520 for more
information about the classes.
Every Saturday
Footy Fever Soccer School for boys and girls
aged five to seven. All welcome to attend at
Clifton Playing Fields from 9am till 10am every
Saturday. Call 0115 846 1692.
Every Sunday
The Clifton Judo Academy meet for training
from 5:15pm till 7:15pm at the Highbank
Community Centre. Telephone George on 0115
914 2449 or send an email to g-buggjudo@live.co.uk.
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GLITTERING SPORTS
AWARDS AT LOCAL
EMMANUEL SCHOOL
A glittering sports awards ceremony has taken
place at The Nottingham Emmanuel School,
highlighting a wealth of talent and dedication to
sports amongst its students.
Gareth Clarke, head of PE at the school, said: “I
am thrilled to say that our eighth annual sports
awards evening was yet again a real success.
“Attended by over 200 of the school’s
stakeholders - including students, parents, staff,
governors and local business associates - it
was wonderful to come together to celebrate
our sporting successes from last year at local,
regional and national levels.
“It is not just about winning medals, though
some of the students here tonight are
showing that potential. It also builds confidence
and persistence.”
Guest speaker on the night was Tim Stevenson
of ‘oneathlete’, which works to give disabled
athletes “access to an integrated sports
performance team”. Tim has worked with many
household names, including Richard Whitehead,
Charlotte Henshaw and Ollie Hynd and in his
speech talked about overcoming obstacles to
achieve your goals.
He said: “This ceremony has been fantastic and
there wasn’t anything like this at my school when
I was growing up.
"To see the achievements of the students, their
effort and their hard work being recognised is
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One family proved that talent can run in families
as Natasha Hudson and her sister Olivia were
recognised for numerous awards. Natasha was
particularly pleased to be awarded the Sports
Personality of the Year award and said: “Both my
parents and Nan are here tonight with my sister.
I am really happy with my awards; it means that
all of my hard work has been worth it.”
When asked for her family’s reaction, Natasha
said they were happy for her and added: “But my
Nan is always proud!”
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really important because it helps to shape and
develop character.
“As participants and as young leaders, our
students continue to demonstrate many
qualities which make them a real credit to
themselves, their parents and The Nottingham
Emmanuel School.”
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