21st November Making It opening on Strike Day (30th November)
Local children need not miss out on a day’s education next week [30 November].  Mansfield’s Making it! discovery centre is opening its interactive galleries to families across the region FREE OF CHARGE.

Public Sector workers will be on strike during this day, resulting in schools  throughout the country closing for the day.  To help ease the burden on families looking for somewhere to take the children, families wishing to take up this fabulous “one off” offer need to apply for tickets on a first come first served basis.  Send an email to education@makingit.org.uk as soon as possible, stating how many adults and children you require tickets for together with a contact name and telephone number.  Applicants should also state whether they wish to visit in the morning (0900-12noon) or afternoon (1215-1500). 

All successful applicants will received a “timed slot” which is not transferable on the day.  Admission to the galleries does not include access to “Parts Collection”.  Visitors wishing to access this area to make a fully working model of their choice, will need to purchase a ticket at a reduced price of £2 per kit.

Making it! will also be offering a discount on children’s meal deals during the day which should be purchased at the point of entry. 

15th November Issue 33 Competition Winners
The two winners of a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at the Theatre Royal were drawn at Rushcliffe Country Park today. They are
Mrs L Lee, Nuthall and K. Brogan, Chilwell

19th Aug 2011 Issue 32 Competition Winners
The winner of the Nottingham Contemporary Competition, drawn today at Rushcliffe Arena was
Jill Burn from Chilwell, who gave the correct answer of Zebra.

The 3 winners of a pair of Skating tickets for the National Ice Centre, drawn at Rushcliffe Arena, are:-
Alex Brown of Hucknall, Alan Gilliver of Bulwell and Niomi Dobbin of Aspley.
The earliest age you cam take a Skate UK course is 5 years old.

Easter 2011 Jo Jingles are excited to launch brand new classes in Beeston.
Classes will be held at DENZ Play centre on Wednesday mornings starting after Easter.
Bookings are now being taken. Jo Jingles customers will receive discounted entry into DENZ soft play following their class! *Age specific for babies aged 3mths – 5yrs. *Musical Instruments for every child
*Fun props including parachute pom poms and bubbles, *Educational themes presented in a fun way!
*Only 15 children per class Please contact Gaynor for details on 0870 900 4567/ gaynor.jojingles@ntlworld.com www.jojingles.com/nottingham

Aug 2nd 2010: COMPETITION WINNER ISSUE 29
The 10 winners of a Family Pass to Twin Lakes were drawn this morning at Funky Pots on the Loughborough Road. There were 147 entries. The winners are:-

Denise Bradshaw of Beeston
Nicky Goodall of Bestwood Village
Grace Reddish of Kirkby in Ashfield
Mrs J Simpson of Gedling
A McIntosh of Stapleford
Miss S Cook, Clifton
Mrs J Block, West Bridgford
Lauren Price of Beeston Rylands
Shardae (Lewis?) of Carlton
Megan Moore of Broxtowe

Apr 12, 2010: COMPETITION WINNER ISSUE 28
The winner of 4 tickets to see "The Gruffalo" at the Theatre Royal was Mrs Thomas of Woodthorpe.
76 entries received. The winning ticket was drawn at Londis, Boundary Road, West Bridgford this morning.

Apr 11 2010.
Following feedback, I've amended the website so that within the directory, clicking on a different area will take you to the equivalent page within that area rather than to the A-Z index. For example, if you are looking at the Yoga page for South Notts and you click on Derby, you will be taken to the Yoga page for Derby. Your feedback is always appreciated.

8th May 2009 Twycross Zoo Competition. 90 entries. The winner of a Family Pass to Twycross Zoo was Mrs S. Jones of Chilwell. The correct answer was the Bonobo. The draw was made today at Portland Leisure Centre.

13th August 08. Only three entries to the competition in the Summer issue (come on you lot - I usually get over 100 entries to competitions!) so they all win a session at the Ice Centre's Toddler session.
Erika Raggio of Chilwell, Emma Smith from Clifton and Samantha Roberts from Netherfield.

July 08. Oh dear! I've forgotten to change the date on the cover of the latest issue. The Summer issue (No. 23) which covers July to October 2008 still says "Issue 22 March - June 2008" on the front cover. You can tell the diffference though. The March issue had a red cover, the July issue has a black cover with yellow writing

Apr 08. The winner of a group Parent & Toddler session at the Ice Centre, complete with pickup by the new Minbus service is Melanie Brown of Bulwell.

Jan 08. Rainbows Hospice need to find someone to promote awareness of their lottery and so increase membership.

Nov 6th The winner of a family ticket to see Dick Wittington at the Playhouse Theatre is Lily Baker of Lenton Sands.

Nov 4th Buzz Guides changed phone and broadband supplier last week and it is possible we may have "lost" some phone messages / emails in the process. If we have not replied to a message, could you please try again!

Oct 16th Nottingham Arts Theatre have managed to raise over £25,000 and are currently reprieved. They have set up a website for donations at www.justgiving.com/artstheatreappeal Tiickets for their 2007 panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves are now on sale 0115 947 6096. Please give them your support.

31st July Angel Row Gallery to close.
Unfortunately Angel Row Gallery in Nottingham will be closing at the end of September when their current show ends.

30th July Twin Lakes Competition Winners
The 5 winners of the competition in Issue 20 to win family tickets to Twin Lakes were:
Mrs S. Marshall of Arnold
Mrs S. Hussain, West Bridgford
Charlotte Mansfield of Bramcote
Mrs C. Williams of West Bridgford
Katie Hart of Hempshill Vale
Many thanks to the Reception staff at Rushcliffe Leisure Centre who very kindly
drew the winning entries.