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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.

12th July The Nottingham Arts Theatre
(SEE UPDATED ENTRY OCT 16th )
The Nottingham Arts Theatre is going dark on July 23rd 2007due to financial constraints. Without a serious influx of funding we are unable to continue into next season. At this time Carousel will be the last production under The Nottingham Arts Theatre.Please keep an eye on the website for more up to date information – you can also fill in a gift aid form to make monthly donations. If you wish to contact the theatre please call Amanda Hall on 0115 9475925 or email her on Amanda@artstheatre.org.uk.

September 07 Sponsored Bike Ride

The annual effort to look for cyclists, walkers and "church sitters" to help raise money for Nottinghamshires's old churches and chapels is underway. The annual Sponsored Ride and Stride takes place on Sep 8th from 10am-6pm. Walkers are sponsored by the number of participating churches that they visit. They are offerered refreshments at each venue and many of the churches hold open days to co-incide with the event. Last year, Nottingham's churches raised £18,000 from the event. For details, contact Mr Elliott on 0115 937 6506.

7th Apr 07: Wollaton Hall has now re-opened after major restoration works

31st Mar 07: The winners of the Cirque Surreal / Buzz Guides competition were drawn at West Bridgford Library. The winners were:- C McNicholas of NG3, Sarah Joe in Sherwood, Rachel Reynolds from the Park , Michael Ledbetter in Chilwell, Fenella Cigerci in Sherwood and Mrs O'Brien in Arnold

1st Feb 2007: New Children's Play Centre "Denz" opened in Beeston with a four-level adventure play frame and themed party rooms. Open 7 days a week 9.30am-6.30pm

Dancia International the Dancewear shop has now re-opened at it's new site at 115 Middleton Boulevard, Wollaton.

 

 
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