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Actress Samantha Morton, a two-time Oscar nominee, was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Nottingham in December 2019.

The Clifton-born actress has been made a Doctor of Letters in a ceremony alongside hundreds of students who were graduating.

She found global recognition when she was cast opposite Tom Cruise in the Steven Spielberg-directed sci-fi thriller, Minority Report (2002) before going on to star in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and American TV series, The Walking Dead.

Having spent the early years of her childhood growing up on Sunninghill Drive, in Clifton, the 42-year-old Hollywood actress says she spent much of her time looking out at the campus dreaming of one day having a degree.

Speaking ahead of the graduation ceremony at David Ross Sports Village, in Beeston, she said “The thing that’s different for me about the University of Nottingham [honorary degree] is that my grandma was a dinner lady here for over 40 years.”

She said: “Born-and-bred Clifton, initially, I grew up looking at the campus. We were on Sunninghill Drive and that’s where I looked and always aspired one day to get a university degree.

“I think if you come from adverse backgrounds or whatever, it’s not always an option, my mum went out to work and her first job was as a dinner lady on the campus. So if they were alive today I think they’d be incredibly proud I was here getting a degree from the University of Nottingham.

“It’s special because of that, it’s where I grew up, it’s where I grew up looking thinking I wouldn’t have that opportunity.”

Moving around the care system and living at a succession of foster homes Samantha, who now lives in the Peak District with husband Harry Holm and her three children, says she fell out of the education system early on despite encouragement from schools such as West Bridgford Comprehensive.

Finding her calling at Nottingham’s famous Television Workshop,

whose alumni includes Vicky McClure and Joe Dempsie, she was given the train fare to her first audition in London by the acting school’s then boss Ian Smith, who was her guest of honour at the afternoon ceremony.

She said: “Ian and I stay in touch and he’s very important in my life. He was meant to give me away at my wedding. He did make the wedding but he had a play he was doing here. I love him very much and he’s part of my world.”

Her talent has been recognised with accolades including Academy Award nominations for her performances in Sweet and Lowdown and In America, a Golden Globe Award for her role in Longford and a BAFTA for her semi-autobiographical directorial debut, the 2009 TV film The Unloved.

Throughout her career, Morton’s personal experiences have seen her lend her voice to victims of sexual abuse and she has supported the Fostering Network’s annual campaign Foster Care Fortnight.

She received her honorary degree from the university’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Shearer West.

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During 2018/2019,Nottingham City Council spent £4,429,000 on street cleaning. However, where ever you look around, Nottingham streets are still littered, despite the huge amount of money spent and imagine what other services would benefit from the money spent if “irresponsible pedestrians and drivers” simply stopped littering!

As a community we need to continually talk, discuss the issue with all our family and friends. Stand up for wanting to live in a litter free area. The Clifton community has a huge generous heart when it comes to helping those in need; donating much

needed items and money when required.

Placing rubbish in a bin costs nothing other than holding onto it until you come across a bin or take it home if there’s no bin around. Often the NG11 team comes across discarded litter which is found only a few feet away from a public bin.

Having spent the last 18 months clearing litter with the dedicated NG11 Clean Champions team, I’ve found that it takes on average one hour to fill a bag whilst clearing, from roads. To give you an idea of what one person could cover (walking) a 38 hour, working week, see below:

Clifton Lane – from Lark Hill to Crusader Island (round trip) – 2 hours

Farnborough Road Island (A453) to Silverdale Island (round trip) – 2 hours

Silverdale Island to the Harvester Pub, Wilford (round trip) – 2 hours

Green Lane Island to Peacock Pub,

Clifton (round trip) – 2 hours

Peacock Pub to Fairham Pub (round trip) – 1 hour

Fairham Pub to the “Welcome to Ruddington” sign (Clifton Lane) (round trip) - 2 hours

Crusader island to Fox Covert Lane (bin) on A453 (round trip) – 2 hours

Barton Green Community Area – 3 hours

The Grove Community – 3 hours

Noble Road Community – 6 hours

Clifton Village – 2 hours

Silverdale – 5 hours

Wilford Village – 6 hours

And what about the rest of NG11? Currently Clifton has one City Council employee that clears litter from NG11. The super volunteers of the Nottingham Clean Champions team help keep our streets clean as they understand that the council clearly does not have the capacity to keep on top of littering as “irresponsibles” continually litter;

the council would need an army of litter pickers to keep on top of the litter that is discarded daily here.

So, whilst ever irresponsibles continue to litter, we need help to keep our NG11 litter free.

Please join the effort and give one hour of your time each month; join the NG11 Clean Champions team. Our litter events are sociable and fun; you’ll get a bit of a workout whilst improving where you live! Love NG11, help keep it clean.

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Six lucky neighbours in Clifton are celebrating after scooping an equal share of £180,000 within the first week of the year.

As part of the People’s Postcode Lottery ‘30k a Day’ daily street prize, residents of Waterdown Road were announced as the lucky winners last month, on Tuesday January 7th.

A huge £30,000 was given out to each of the six neighbours who share the postcode NG11 9LB.

Residents spoke of their surprise and how they planned to share their winnings with loved ones

Grandmother-of-two, Marilyn

said: “My knees were shaking when I saw how much money I’d won - and they’re still shaking! I’ve won smaller cash prizes from People’s Postcode Lottery over the past couple of years, £10 here and there, but this is the biggest amount I have ever won.

“I have one daughter and two grandchildren so I’m definitely going to treat them all, and I’d also love a holiday at some point.

“But what I really want to treat myself to, is a DNA test. I was adopted as a baby and I’ve managed to trace my family history back to the 1600s, but I’d really like to find out what makes me, me and

find that final piece of the puzzle.

“I’m just thrilled that I’ve won as I’ve never been very lucky at winning in the past. It’s great to know the money goes towards good causes but winning myself is definitely a bonus!”

Marilyn’s neighbour Robert also reacted to his £30,000 cheque describing the win as “life-changing”.

The Grandad of two said: “I only started playing in August. I’m speechless really, things like this never happen on this road but it’s a fantastic surprise. I have two grandchildren and two daughters

that I’ll be treating. My grandson has also asked to go to Legoland, so that’s on the list.

“Winning this amount of money is life-changing for our family. It makes a big difference and takes the sting out of knowing I won’t have to work much longer. I will continue to play as it’s great knowing we’re helping local causes.”

Another lucky winner was Timothy, who said: “Being part of this win is just fantastic. I’ll leave the spending to my wife, but we have a son and daughter who we’ll treat.

“Winning with your neighbours makes this extra special so we will be celebrating with a drink tonight for sure. It’s a good feeling to help charities but also to win yourself.”

Street Prize presenter Judie McCourt was in Waterdown Road to hand out the winning cheques, she said: “It’s been an absolute pleasure meeting our winners in Clifton.”

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Strangers of Nottingham band together to help a man struggling to afford food and electricity.

A 59-year-old man from Nottingham recently begged for help with a notice on his front gate that said he was struggling to make ends meet, in the hope that a neighbour might be able to help.

The note read ‘PLEASE HELP. I have no food and no electricity. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.’

In the lead up to Christmas, a couple of locals from Clifton, Mark and Craig, came across the note attached to a bag-for-life left by 59-year-old William on the garden gate of his Carlton home. After meeting with him, the pair discovered that William was struggling to cope after not having electricity or gas in his home for over a year. His house was freezing so Craig put £100 of his own money on the gas and electricity metre and arranged it to be fixed after discovering it was in need of repairs.

Locals rallied together to get William back on to his feet. Within hours of his cry for help, he had already received food items from

Clifton food bank.

A Facebook post was also sent out seeking help with a link to a Paypal fundraising pool so that people could donate anything they could. The page reads: “William is a lovely man Who truly has fallen on hard times... He’s never claimed benefits or asked for anything of that sort, he has tried to get by, by

selling his belongings in his garage sales!!! LET’S COME TOGETHER AND HELP! It seems he doesn’t have any family to help so it’s down to us!”

Well-wishers, even those struggling themselves – have so far donated over an astonishing £13,700, a significant increase from their original £2,500 goal.

After revealing that his last ‘proper’ meal was jam sandwiches, scores of people pledged to bring him more food and Jenny Connell, who lives in Carlton, has offered to drop him off a hot dinner a couple of times a week.

Businessman Craig Crawford, who set the ball rolling, said: “It’s heart breaking but heart warming seeing people give their last penny to help him. It’s humbling and I’m proud to see the community pull together to help when someone is in need. It’s a great example of what social media can do.”

The money raised will be used to help William, with some being set aside for others in desperate need. William, who lives alone in the house following the death of his mother, had been making ends meet by selling off furniture and games in garage sales until recently.

Previously he had too much pride to claim, saying others were in greater need. Adult social care has been contacted in a bid to help him claim benefits. He may also be able to claim financial support via Boots benevolent fund as a former employee.

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It was Valentine's Day that the story of Torvill and Dean truly turned into something special, a fairytale on ice in Sarajevo. WENDY COOPER recalls events leading up to the 4.28 seconds when the city of Nottingham and the nation fell in love with the dynamic duo in February 1984 and what happened next.

They said it could never happen. But then it did.

On the day Cupids arrow traditionally launches countless romantic encounters, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean hit the bullseye with ice skating judges and charmed a British audience who have been enchanted by the

Nottingham pair ever since.

For the digital generation with a choice of multi-channel media networks to satisfy their seemingly perpetual viewing appetite, it is difficult to convey the excitement generated by this young couple's performance at the Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo almost 40 years ago.

Holding off challenges from Japan and East Germany, staging such a prestigious event was a major coup for what was then Yugolsavia's capital, heralding a financial boom in tourism for the city until the devastation of the Bosnia War laid waste much of its historic architecture and slaughtered thousands of its indigenous population.

There had been an inauspicious start to the tournament, too, when the Olympic flag was hoisted upside down at the opening ceremony but that did not dampen the spirits of competitors or spectators, especially the huge

television audience that awaited back home in eager anticipation of Torvill and Dean's appearance in the ice dancing finale.

No that the pair were exactly unknowns. Far from it.

They had already won gold medals at both the European and World Championships and since 1978, had never been beaten in the British Figure Skating Championships which were held annually on their 'own manor', the Nottingham Ice Stadium, today the Ice Arena or National Ice Centre which can be accessed by Bolero Square. More later on Maurice Ravel's musical composition.

In fact, it was at the old rink that Torvill was first bitten then utterly smitten by the ice skating bug. Born in Clifton, she attended Clifton Hall Girls' Grammar School, situated in Clifton Village...

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SUSAN BOYLE:THE TEN TOUR Friday 6th March Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham City Centre

Singing sensation Susan Boyle returns to the stages of the UK and with her dazzling new show, part of The TEN Tour celebrating an incredible decade in the music industry.

Featuring her greatest hits and some phenomenal new genres of music, Susan Boyle will be sure to leave you in awe, just as she did ten years ago on the Britain’s Got Talent stage. Tickets available online at https://trch.co.uk/whats-on/susan-boyle-2020/.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS Sat 11th – Weds 15th FebruaryTheatre Royal, Nottingham City Centre

Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns after a sell out West End season and US tour.

Winning more awards than any other production in history, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 4 million people worldwide.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. This is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers.

NOTTINGHAM LIGHT NIGHT 2020 Fri 7th & Sat 8th February Nottingham City Centre

Nottingham’s famous night of eclectic light installations is back. This year it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before, with the events spanning the length of two days instead of one!

Nottingham City Centre comes alive with the work of various artists and an incredibly innovative Augmented Reality trail. A trail that you can see throughout the city with your mobile phone to bring the art pieces to life with a brand-new app.

The city will be showered with parades, magnificent light sculptures, breath-taking performances, a large-scale projected installation on the Council House and much more! Following the theme Life on Earth, this year’s event is not to be missed.

NOTTINGHAM'S FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE AND CURIOSITY Weds 12th – Weds 19th FebruaryVarious Venues

A week-long festival which takes Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths out of the lab and into our everyday lives. The festival is about inviting the people of Nottingham to share not only what they know, but also what they would like to know; it’s about celebrating curiosity, asking questions and taking a leading role in finding out the answers.

Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths with interactive fun and free events across Nottingham. Visit https://nottsfosac.co.uk.

VINTAGE CINEMA SCREENING: GONE WITH THE WIND Sunday 1st March at 11amBroadway Cinema

The 1939 classic movie Gone with the Wind starring Clark Cable and Vivien Leigh will be shown for one day only at Broadway Cinema in Nottingham City Centre.

On the eve of the American Civil War, rich, beautiful and self-centred Scarlett O’Hara has everything she could want – except Ashley Wilkes. But as the war devastates the South, Scarlett discovers the strength within herself to protect her family and rebuild her life. (Movie duration: 232min.) Visit: www.broadway.org.uk.

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The cost of care for the elderly isn’t far from the headlines these days. It’s not without controversy either. Many of us may recognise the benefits of home care, but the cost of a commercial arrangement is beyond the reach of most. So, it’s likely that children or other family members will step into the role of carer. Yet few are aware of how this may impact on their lives, finances or their Wills.

Money Matters

So, what happens if you give up a career or your independence to care for a relative and you’re left out of their Will (knowingly or not) when they die? What are your ‘rights’?

Understandably, due to a spate of recent claims, legal specialists are wary of making predictions. That said, in cases where reasonable financial provision hasn’t been made, the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

(Inheritance Act) enables the court to change what’s been stipulated in the Will, for certain family members and dependants.

Who Can Make a Claim?

1. A spouse or civil partner;

2. A former spouse or civil partner (assuming they haven’t re-married or made a new civil partnership);

3. A child or someone who was treated as a child;

4. A person who was being financially maintained.

Claiming Financial Support

Whilst the law respects a person’s right to leave their money to whom they choose; the Inheritance Act is designed to allow a court to make reasonable financial provision for eligible claimants in financial need.

A Challenging Case

Delaforte v Flood 2019 is a good example. Lynsey Delaforte, provided 24-hour care for her grandmother Joan Flood for over

seven years from 2008, moving into her home after giving up a ballet career. However, when Mrs Flood died in 2016, she left her entire estate to her children, leaving Lynsey with nothing.

Although Lynsey received carers, attendance allowances and top up payments, this was far below what a commercial care arrangement would have cost.

She then made a maintenance claim against her grandmother’s estate to help establish a new career as a dance teacher. Her mother supported her but her uncle, who was financially independent, argued that she had been paid for her service and they had had a commercial arrangement, so deserved nothing.

The court awarded Ms Delaforte £110,000 and she was also allowed to stay in her grandmother’s house rent and bill-free until it was sold.

Our Advice

This case clearly shows that when

an adult relative demonstrates a need for financial support, the court is likely to uphold a claim under the Inheritance Act.

However, as commercial and personal arrangements become more blurred, case law is likely to become more unpredictable.

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Following the Christmas festivities, members have taken part in a food amnesty, collecting festive treats alongside other food items and gift wrapped toiletries.

Meg Kozian, the local Slimming World consultant, said: “This is the 3rd year we have given our support to vulnerable young people from the Rushcliffe area.

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Clifton residents have been asked what they would like to see in the area in 2020.

As the new year is underway, residents have been having their say on Clifton and how it could be improved for them. A range of answers have been given so far, ranging from a Primark Store, to new homes and better parking conditions.

Currently, two retail stores are available To Let on the housing estate’s newest retail park, Clifton Triangle where Lidl, B&M and Sue Ryder stores are.

Clifton local and mum of two, Kathy Williams said, ““I think the area is crying out for a big store like Primark”

The 30-year-old added: “There are a lot of people that live here. We have a range of supermarkets in Morrisons, Iceland, Lidl, and a Co-op - so a bigger clothes store would make sense. It would stop people having to go into the city all the time.”

Her friend Jess Rowston, 31, agreed, saying she would like to see a clothing store occupy one of the empty units at Clifton Triangle. “It’s a shame that two spaces haven’t been filled. I’d be interested to know the rent for them. I think we could do with a nice clothes store, or a shoe store.”

John Parks, 59, said he wanted to see more done to address the parking issues in the area.

Nottingham City Council has said it is looking at bringing in a parking permit system in the future to help

combat ongoing parking issues.

Mr Parks said: “I’ve seen buses affected by how people park in Clifton. It’s a busy place to live. There needs to be some sort of enforcement. Commuters and students park where they like and it has a knock-on effect.”

Martin Howson, 49, of Clifton, who works in a pharmacy, said: “I think the area needs more new houses.

“Some properties are looking tired from back in the day when they were first built. New investment in

the area is needed. It would free up houses for first time buyers as well.”

A maximum of 278 houses could be built in Hawkesley Gardens, Clifton, according to Nottingham City Council’s Local Plan.

But the council says the development should be sensitive to the neighbouring historic environment and heritage assets because of its proximity to a conservation area, a registered historic park and garden and the Grade I listed Clifton Hall.

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Managing director, John Evans at home improvement company Stormclad, said: “There’s never been a better time to make those necessary home improvements than at the start of a brand new year. Our specialists at Stormclad have compiled a list of three easy tips to spruce up your property.”

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Lots to talk about at Prograss...At the time of writing this we have just started up again after our Christmas/New Year break and are doing the important Winter lawn treatments which is all about applying fertiliser products that deal with any moss that has spored and diseases that have appeared over this period in the damp, wet, mild conditions. These products also supply the nutrients required to condition the soil at this time of the year. It is essential to get the lawn prepared and in shape so that we can then apply the nice lively fertilisers in the Spring that are required to get the lawn looking its best for 2020. The Winter treatment also prepares the lawn for any mechanical work (aeration and scarification) that may be booked in for the Spring.

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Beds and Borders Spring bulbs such as crocus, winter aconite and snowdrops should be emerging in protected areas of the garden. The pink propeller blooms of cyclamen corms will also be creating a delightful warm glow to areas that are sheltered from the cold. They like rich well drained soil and will easily self-seed if the conditions are just right.

Millions of gardeners have realised that buying almost fully grown plantlets in early summer ready to plant out in patio pots, hanging baskets and garden borders is not the cheapest way of buying plant material. The trend nowadays is to buy seedlings or plug plants early in the new year and grow these plants in pots indoors until they are ready to plant out in the garden.

Lawncare Don't walk on the grass while it is frozen or frosted. Crushing the frozen blades of grass results in a burn that turns brown and the footsteps will be visible for weeks. In mild spells why not cut the grass to keep the lawn looking trim.

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22 Leaflets, design, print and distribution email [email protected] DIARYSaturday 1st February Clifton Craft & Allsorts Market. 12pm - 4pm at Clifton Community Centre on Varney Road. Lots of Free arts and crafts for kids, plus food & drink. Saturday 21st March VIP Record Fair at Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Drive, NG11 8AB. Browse through vinyl & cds from Prog Rock, Punk Rock, Hard Rock and Hip Hop to Soul, Jazz, Reggae and Doo Wop! Bargains & rarities. 10 - 3:30pm, £3 entry.Every Monday Stay and Play at Highbank Community Centre from 8:30am until 11am. £1 per toddler with toast and juice. Entertainment with Peppa Pig. Breakfasts available. Every Monday Good Companions: Make friends, have tea or coffee, do a quiz and play bingo or dominoes at the Highbank Community Centre from 10am until 12noon.Every Monday The Silver Social Group meet at the Silverdale Community Centre from 2pm until 3:30pm. A friendly group of local residents meet for tea, coffee, activities and speakers. Subs £1 per week to cover refreshments.Every second Monday Clifton Doves WI meet at Clifton Village Hall from 7:30pm until 9.30pm. All women over the age of 18 are welcome. See their Facebook at ‘Wicliftondoves’ or email [email protected] Tuesday Good Companions - a group for local elderly residents to make new friends over tea & coffee. Join them for a quiz, raffle and bingo from 10am - 12:15pm at Rivergreen Methodist Church Hall in Clifton. Call 0115 878 6182.

Every Tuesday There’s line dancing from 10:15am - 12:15pm at Clifton Community Centre next to Hope Church. Beginners welcome. Great fun, low-impact exercise, friendly group. Call Linda on 07907 711282. Every Tuesday & Wednesday LIFE2 learning provision for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities meet in Clifton from 9:30am - 3pm, focusing on independent living within a fun environment. Call 0115 929 6630.Every Tuesday & Saturday Clifton NG11 Foodbank takes place at the Hope Centre, Southchurch Drive in Clifton from 9:30am until 11am. Please call 07538 916757.Every Wednesday Together@Clifton is a friendship club for the over-60s who meet at Hope Centre, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, NG11 8AR from 10am - 3pm. Two-course lunch & activities. The tram stops outside the door. Call 07592638453 for details. Every Wednesday Painting For Pleasure Art Group meet at the Highbank Community Centre, Farnborough Road, Clifton from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. For full details contact Brian (Wes) on 0115 921 4426 or 07508 050501.Every Wednesday The Ministry of Restoration Church would like to invite you to their weekly bible study and prayer meeting, starting at 7:30pm. All are welcome at 39-41 Swansdowne Drive, NG11 8HW. Telephone 0115 921 1442 for further details. Every Wednesday A free ladies’ running group with Notts Women Runners takes place at the NTU Clifton Campus. A friendly, supportive and motivational group for all abilities. For details email nottswr@gmail.

com, visit the website at nottswr.com or contact Sharon on 07967 050365.Every Thursday Highbank Community Dinners on Farnborough Road is open from 12:30pm - 2pm. 3-course meal. Adults £3.50, children £2. No booking needed. Every Thursday Open mic night at Highbank Community Centre from 8pm-11pm. Session in the bar with Gary, no membership needed.Every Thursday Summerwood Community Garden hold activity sessions for children aged 8+ from 3:30pm - or 3pm in the holidays - until 5pm. Sessions take place at the community garden on Summerwood Lane allotments. Every Thursday The 1st Clifton Rainbows (ages 5 to 7) meet 4:30-5:30pm and Brownies (ages 7 to 11) meet 5:45 - 7:15pm (term-time only) at Clifton Village Hall. Call 07941 041312 for details. Every Thursday Southchurch Colts Football Club are looking for players to join their under-9 and under-10 teams. Training takes place at Clifton Playing Fields from 6-7pm. Call 07977965766 for details.Every first Thursday There are Library Talks at Clifton Library from 10:30am - 12noon. Experience a wide range of entertaining talks each month - ask at the library for further information.Every third Thursday A Reading Group at Clifton Library from 10:30 to 11:30am. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books - then why not join this friendly group. Every Friday There’s a coffee morning that takes place from 10:30-11:30am at

Clifton United Reformed Church, located at 252A Southchurch Drive in Clifton.Every Friday New Beginnings meet from 10am - 12noon at the community centre on Southchurch Drive. There’s plenty on offer, including quizzes, bingo, talks & trips. For more information please call 0115 984 6983.Every Friday Good Companions meet at Parkgate Community Centre from 11am - 2pm. There is tea, biscuits, bingo and games.Every Friday Parkgate community Kitchen 12pm - 4pm. Adult meal £3 & Child £1.75 at Parkgate Community Centre, Chamberlain Close NG11 8RX.Every Friday The 44th Nottingham Boys Brigade & Girls Section meet 6pm - 7:30pm in term-time only at the Methodist Church on Rivergreen, Clifton. Call 0115 974 4831 or visit the website: 44nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk.Every Saturday Clifton Park Run, friendly and fun run open to all ages and abilities. Starts at 9am at Clifton Playing fields, Farnborough Road, Clifton.Every first Saturday The Clifton Holistic and Craft Market takes place at the Highbank Community Centre in Clifton at 11am - 3pm. Various craft stalls, as well as aromatherapy, well-being, massage, meditation, reiki and tarot reading.Regular Summerwood Community Garden activities Tuesdays: After-school club from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Thursdays: Drop-in gardening and harvesting session, + monthly cooking sessions 10am until 3pm. Fridays: Volunteer Fridays from 11am until 4pm. More at summerwood.org.uk.

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Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham is proud to announce it is sponsoring local football team, Riverside Rapids U12s.

The Riverside Rapids is a mixed football team based in Nottingham, playing in the YEL Nottingham league. Last season they won the league and cup for the U11s age group, and the national cinema chain will be sponsoring the team’s match kit and sweatshirts.

Showcase Cinemas are sponsoring over a dozen local sports teams across the country, covering sports from football to rugby, athletics to swimming, supporting local communities surrounding its cinema locations.

Mark Barlow, General Manager, Showcase Cinemas UK, said: “We’re aware that many local

schools and sports clubs struggle for funding to provide kit and equipment, so we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be sponsoring local teams across the country. Working with and providing for the local community is extremely important to Showcase and we are excited to sponsor Riverside Rapids U12s. With youth football extremely popular in and around Nottingham, we want to encourage the next generation of young footballers to develop their sporting talents even further.”

On being sponsored by Showcase Cinemas, Riverside Rapid’s Martyn Jones said: “I would like to thank Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham for sponsoring the Riverside Rapids U12s. It’s great to see such an established institution supporting the local community and children’s sports teams.

Showcase Cinema Nottingham is located at Redfield Way, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2UW.

For more information on Showcase Cinema, visit the website below: showcasecinemas.co.uk.

Showcase Cinemas to sponsor a local football team

The Clifton Doves began with a couple of friends with a great idea – to introduce a community led Women’s Institute in Clifton, they then recruited a couple more friends and worked together to bring the Clifton Doves to life.

The Doves are always pleased to welcome new members and provide local ladies with informative, entertaining and

friendly meetings. The Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at Clifton Village Hall, from 7.15 p.m. Please come along, make new friends and learn new skills. Membership for 2020 is £43 for 11 meetings and includes 8 copies of the WI Life magazine.

Please find the meeting schedule below or visit Facebook - Clifton Doves- The Wi for further details.

Clifton Doves – The WI invite you to join them in 2020

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