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Here is The Nottinghamian from Monday, December 12:
Hello,
Today's edition of the Nottinghamian takes a look at how one advice centre is providing support to Nottingham communities this winter. It comes at a time where money is tight for many, including charitable organisations.
We will also take a look at a new fast food chain opening in the city as well as the top ten things to do this week in Nottingham.
Worried
Staff at St Ann’s Advice Centre in Nottingham have said their service users are 'worried' about the future. The centre has recently introduced a warm hub every Wednesday. Rachel Graham, a community engagement worker at the advice centre, said: "We had the idea before it became a government idea and launched it about four weeks ago.
“On a Wednesday, the centre is open until 8pm for the warm hub. We give people soup and a roll and those who come can play bingo. It’s been good, some people stay all day on a Wednesday. There are a lot of families that won’t have a full standard Christmas this year and the school holidays are a big thing as the heating will be on throughout the day. We also have families come to the warm hub which means children are understanding that they might have to go to another place to keep warm.”
Sally Marshall, advice centre supervisor, added: “People are worried, it’s fear of the unknown, we know nothing about next year but fuel will be through the roof and everything’s going up."
The advice centre is set to benefit from the Robin Hood Fund which has been relaunched by Nottinghamshire Live and the Nottingham Project to raise vital money for vulnerable people across the city. They say they will use the money to expand the warm hub and pay for an advice worker offer support. Rachel added: "It will benefit so many people.” Read more here.
Permission to trade
A 24-hour off licence has been given permission to trade after concerns over street drinking and fighting were dismissed. The former owner of ’24 Express’ in Mansfield Road, Nottingham sold up following problems with their license to trade.
It now has a new owner and they sought a new premises license at a Nottingham City Council licensing panel meeting on December 12. The shop can open for 24 hours but the times for selling alcohol are restricted between 5am until midnight.
The previous operator continued to trade under a temporary notice while a new application was made, however they failed to get authorisation to trade for the hours they actually opened in. Nottinghamshire Police raised an objection and the council’s licensing committee refused to grant it a premises license on July 19 this year.
“Thus the previous operators resolved to sell up and on September 20, 2022, a new commercial lease was assigned to the new operator,” the representatives of the applicant said. The new applicant intends to continue running the shop as before. Read more here.
Weather and trivia
Weather: Cold again on Tuesday with a widespread frost, but dry. Areas of freezing fog slowly clearing, perhaps lingering all day in some spots. Despite this, some sunny spells developing. Maximum temperature 1 °C.
UV: Low
Further reading: More snow for Notts as Met Office's Christmas week verdict released
Trivia question: Which Nottinghamshire park was previously voted the most romantic place in the East Midlands?
The answer to today's trivia question is at the bottom of the newsletter.
What's on
Our Dementia Choir at Christmas, Theatre Royal - December 12
Following the success of their BBC One television series, join Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure and special musical guests at the Theatre Royal as they celebrate Christmas. The choir has had such an immeasurably positive effect that its members have continued to meet since the show aired. Under the choir leadership of Mark De-Lisser, the group has continued to meet and sing. Tickets are £10 and are still available here.
The Muppet Christmas Carol, Royal Concert Hall - December 13
Watch Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol live in concert, featuring its musical score performed live to the film. This is the second time the classic film will be presented to audiences across the UK following its premiere last year, with Broadway World calling the show '… the ultimate festive escapism.' Book here.
Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham - December 14
Following his sell out 2019 national tour, the highly-acclaimed Steve Steinman brings you his brand-new production featuring more than 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits, with special guest star Lorraine Crosby, the female lead vocalist on Meat Loaf’s Grammy award-winning song and number one hit the world over 'I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)'. Book here.
A West End Christmas, Royal Concert Hall - December 15
Join A West End Christmas starring Gina Beck (Matilda), Alice Fearn (Wicked), Rob Houchen (Les Misérables) and Scott Davies (The Phantom of the Opera), accompanied by the West End Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Michael England, for a glitzy night of showtunes, plus a little something to put in the Christmas spirit. Tickets from £20.
The Bootleg Beatles, Royal Concert Hall - December 16
From Love Me Do to Let It Be, from the Cavern to the Apple rooftop, from black and white to psychedelic technicolour, the world's premier Beatle band returns to take you on a whistle-stop journey through the most vibrant revolutionary and divisive decade of all – the Swinging Sixties. Book tickets here.
A Christmas Gin and Gaslight, D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum - December 16 and December 17
See the historic rooms at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum lit by gaslight as it is authentically trimmed up for Christmas. For a taste of Victorian decadence, attendees will be greeted with an aperitif before tasting a selection of gins, then choosing their favourite for a full measure. Admission to the museum is included as part of the event, with the chance to see the historic rooms, gallery and exhibition rooms. For over-18s only, book here.
Skate with Festive Characters, National Ice Centre - December 17
Skate alongside some festive characters at a special session this weekend. Take part in the magical party as the Christmas lights and majestic tree twinkle and the elves, snowman, reindeer and gingerbread man skate around the rink with you! Plus, they have a group of carol singers coming to sing all your favourite Christmas songs. Book here.
Bingo Loco, Rock City - December 17
Bingo Loco is an immersive bingo party that gets engages all of your senses and unites everyone who goes for one anarchy filled trip down memory lane with all things 90s. There will be comedian presenters, immersive light shows, daring stage games and of course, top prizes to be won including holidays to Dubai, Bali and USA. Book here.
Xmas Jazz Jam, Peggy's Skylight - December 18
Professional and amateur musicians alike are invited to sit in with the house band to explore jazz repertoire in front of a listening audience. The jam session has continued to be a great success, both for audiences as a place to hear a wide variety of local, regional and national performers in an informal setting and for musicians as an organic platform to develop as artists. Free entry for performing musicians and listeners alike. Reserve a place here.
A Celebration of Christmas, Nottingham Arboretum - December 18
Carlton Male Voice Choir and other artists will bring their Christmas programme of festive songs and carols to the Nottingham Arboretum bandstand this weekend. The programme will start at 12.30pm and will include seasonal readings and the chance to sing along to festive classics. Hot drinks and mince pies will be available too.
'Authentic' pizza
A new fast-food restaurant serving authentic Italian pizza is set to open on Mansfield Road in Nottingham. Fireaway Pizza is almost ready to open its doors and is set to offer a menu of real authentic Italian pizza.
The building has been transformed into the brand's signature orange and black colours along with a new sign above the doors. The brand is known for 'fresh artisan' pizza which is cooked in 180 seconds so pizza fans won't have to wait to grab a quick slice on the go. If customers feel like being creative, there is also an option to select the toppings you like and build your own using their bases.
The chain, which first opened in 2016, now has stores all over the UK including one in Mansfield. Dubbed 'the fastest-growing pizza chain'. The brand just opened its 100th store in Walsall earlier this year. Read more here.
That's all for today
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The answer to today's trivia question, which Nottinghamshire park was previously voted the most romantic place in the East Midlands, is Clumber Park.
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