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The new Be Clear on Cancer campaign, being run by Public Health England, is highlighting heartburn for most days during three weeks or more, and food sticking in your throat when you swallow, as possible signs of these cancers. Nottingham City Council is putting its support behind the latest cancer awareness campaign and is encouraging anyone with possible symptoms of stomach or oesophageal (gullet/ foodpipe) cancers to speak with their GP. The procedure is illegal as the materials are of inferior quality and the workmanship is dangerous and a hazard to the public. Being aware of the signs of cancer and getting an earlier diagnosis can make a huge difference. Around two out of every three people (67%) diagnosed with oesophagogastric cancers at the earliest stage survive for at least five years, but only around 3% of those diagnosed late. Any residents taking up this offer will have to pay for the kerb to be rectified and made safe. Reports suggest the ‘contractor’ is a man wearing a high-vis, non-marked vest and is driving a white flatbed van. Community protection officers are currently working with Trading Standards to investigate the activity. Other symptoms of oesophageal or stomach cancer may include food feels like it’s sticking in your throat when you swallow, indigestion on and off for three weeks or more, losing weight for no obvious reason, trapped wind and frequent burping, feeling full very quickly when eating, feeling bloated after eating, nausea or vomiting and pain or discomfort in your upper tummy area. The council’s advice to residents is to avoid accepting any work offers from companies around this matter. Please contact Nottingham City Council on 0115 915 2000 and ask for the Highways Service, or call 101 to report anything worthy of note. For more information, or to watch the TV adverts visit nhs.uk/ogcancer. 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The brook is a significant wildlife feature and was once classed as the closest thing the area had to a chalk stream. Unfortunately, the brook’s channel was deepened and also straightened by the Fairham Brook Internal Drainage Board in the early 1980s. The event comes against a backdrop of falling unemployment. The numbers of those claiming out-of-work benefits has fallen for all ages groups. Despite encouraging figures, worklessness remains one of the city’s main focus points. This is to ensure that residents are benefiting from the expanding economy in the city. This was done to improve the drainage of surrounding agricultural land and to take flood water away from Bunny village, but it also drastically reduced the brooks ecological value throughout the straightened section. Read more about local Notts Wildlife Trust projects on page eight. Employers from a number of different industries will be present on the day looking to recruit. 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If you want help from Urban Pastures please contact [email protected] 06 • nottinghamlocalnews.com • February 2015 NEW OFFICER IN CHARGE OF 209 By Jade Brock The phrase ‘new year, new start’ proves fitting of the 209 Squadron. It will see the opening of a brand new cadet centre for the Royal Air Force Air Cadets and the Army Cadet Force in the local area. It has also seen the arrival of Fg Off VR(T) Simon Howroyd, who will be taking up the position of OiC 209 Squadron. rifle on the L85A2 and eighth for pistol. Simon left the TA in 2012 to focus on his Air Training Corps career and his PhD in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at Loughborough University. In 2012, Simon gained a commission with the RAF VR(T) and was awarded the rank of Pilot Officer. After a brief stint as Squadron Adjutant & Squadron Training Officer at 2229 (Loughborough) Squadron, Simon was promoted to Flying Officer in August 2014, and has now assumed command of 209 Squadron. He said: “Taking command of a 209 Squadron is the pinnacle of my career in the Air Cadet organisation so far. “It makes me extremely proud to have the opportunity to lead such a dedicated squadron of staff and cadets and it is going to prove a very exciting year, particularly with moving into a brand-new joint cadet training centre building in a few weeks. “With such a wealth of different people and different skill sets on the squadron, I look forward to leading the most excellent cadet experience achievable in the Corps today.” Simon started his military life in 2001 with 145 (Altrincham & Hale) Squadron in the now disbanded East Cheshire South Manchester (ECSM) Wing. Simon represented ECSM at a regional level on the L98A1 Cadet GP rifle. Alongside his RAF marksman, Simon also completed his Bronze and Silver DofE Awards, BTEC in Aviation Studies, solo flights in the Viking glider and Grob 115D Heron through the Corps scholarship schemes. In 2006, he studied a Masters Degree in Engineering at Loughborough University where he also joined 158 (Royal Anglian) Transport Regiment as an Officer Cadet in the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers and where he assumed the position of 2IC. During his seven-year service with the TA, Simon transferred to the Royal Logistic Corps and competed for three years at the TA Operational Shooting Competition and TA Pistol Championships and won the former in 2009 and 2010. 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Reserve, said: “The support we have received directly from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery-funded Awards for All programme will make a tremendous difference to two very important wildlife areas. “It will also help ensure that local volunteers are well trained and supported in their efforts to care for these special places.” This funding, along with the £1m Skylarks Nature Reserve extension - also partly funded by Heritage Lottery as well as Lafarge Tarmac - and the Fairham Brook Enhancement Project, funded by the Environment Agency and SITA Trust, represents a significant ongoing commitment to nature conservation in the area by the Wildlife Trust. During the summer there will be exciting opportunities to go on guided walks round Wilwell and Wilford Claypits to enjoy the delights of our local birds, butterflies, dragonflies and wildflowers. Initially this winter efforts will concentrate on getting some of the essential habitat work done and the conservation training completed. If you want to know more about these reserves, or about opportunities to join the Wilford Claypits or Wilwell Nature Reserve work parties, visit he website by logging onto southnottswildlife.org.uk. Awards for All will be funding essential access work, practical nature conservation training and equipment to the tune of £8,797. In addition, Rushcliffe Borough Council are providing another £1,750 towards habitat management on both sites. South Notts Local Group (NWT) will provide another £750 from local fundraising towards the project. When combined with the value of volunteer time, this represents a projected £28,000 boost. Speaking about the funding boost, Gordon Dyne, warden of Wilwell Farm Cutting Nature Housing at Able Collin’s, Beeston £35 PS! SWEE Are you 60 or over? Able to live independently? Receiving (or eligible for) housing benefit? 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Beds & 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 coum 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. We complete a free no-obligation survey for you. Trimming the outer edges of the lawn into shape will provide a clear definition between lush green lawn and the surrounding flower bed. 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. 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However, all is not lost because Prograss have a tried and tested method for reconstructing neglected lawns to their former glory and spring is the ideal time to do this. 1) We would do an initial intensive treatment to control moss and weeds, plus tonic any existing healthy grass. This would prepare the lawn for what is to come. 2) Two to four weeks later, when the weather conditions are suitable, we would return with heavy-duty commercial machinery to first hollow tine aerate the area with two passes to reduce any compaction and also break up the surface so the root zone of the grass can feed and breathe. 3) We would then do an intensive scarification using a 6bhp commercial scarifier to remove any dead moss, thatch and weeds to create a perfect surface for the overseed that is to follow. This process would also chop up the tines left by the aeration and create a free topsoil/nutrient feed that will further benefit the lawn as it goes back into the ground as uncompacted soil. 4) We would then do an overseed using a suitable seed, for example shade tolerant seed if area is affected by shade, fescue/rye mix if children will be playing on lawn etc. We would also apply a pre-seed fertiliser to encourage seed germination. 5) This would then be left for nature and the customer to do their part by watering and keeping the area clear, so within a few weeks the lawn will start to recover. Although we are always keen to point out that this process is not an overnight one and depending on conditions the lawn could take a while to be where we want it to be. 6) Thereafter, Prograss would then do seasonal treatments and on each visit we would do whatever the lawn requires to continue its recovery. 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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 if you need require any more details. Every Tuesday Fencing classes for children and adults at Clifton Leisure Centre. Contact 0115 911 0050 or visit radcliffeswordclub.co.uk. Every Tuesday & Wednesday LIFE2 learning provision for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities meet in Clifton from 9:30am-3:00pm focusing on independent living within a fun environment. Call 0115 929 6630 for more details. Every Tuesday & Thursday Clifton Army Cadets meet from 7-9pm (you must be at least age 12 in year eight). They are based at South Notts College on Farnborough Road. 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. Please call Sylvia and Stan on 0115 921 6681. Every Wednesday There’s a dance/social/sing-a-long with Mark Vega on keyboard at the Winning Post (back room) in Clifton from 1pm to 3:30pm. Entry £2. Call 0115 974 6124. Every second Wednesday Rivergreen Coffee Morning at Clifton Methodist Church from 10:30am until 1pm. Your chance to meet for a chat and tea/coffee, so why not pop along! Every first Thursday Library Talks at Clifton Library from 10:30 to 12noon. Come along to the library club and experience a range of entertaining talks and activities. It’s a great place to meet new or old friends over a hot drink. Every third Thursday Reading Group at Clifton Library from 10:30-11:30am. Enjoy reading and talking about books? Join this friendly and informal group, Every Thursday Summerwood Community Garden hold activity sessions for ages 8+ from 3:30pm (3pm in holidays) until 5pm. Sessions are free and will take place at the community garden on Summerwood Land allotments. 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 07977 965 766 for further details about the club. Every Thursday The 1st Clifton Brownie Pack meet between 6pm and 7:30pm at Clifton Village Hall for girls aged between seven and 11 (term-time only). Subs cost £2.50 per week. Call 07941 041 312 with any questions or for more details. Every Friday There’s a coffee morning from 10:3011:30 at Clifton United Reformed Church, 252A Southchurch Drive. Every Friday New Beginnings meet from 10am until 12noon at the Clifton Youth Community Centre on Green Lane. There’s quizzes, bingo, talks & trips. Call 0115 984 6983. Every Friday Free Karate class at Highbank Community Centre on Farnborough Road from 6-8pm. Call 07771 898 997 or visit cliftonkarate.co.uk. Every Friday The 44th Nottingham Boys Brigade and Girls Section meet 6.30pm till 8pm (term-time only) at the Methodist Church on Rivergreen. Call 0115 974 4831. 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 Saturday Children’s Ballroom and Latin American dancing at Silverdale Community Centre on The Downs. Classes commence at 9am. Call Valerie on 01889 569 092. Every Sunday The Clifton Judo Academy meet for training from 5.15pm till 7.15pm at the Highbank Community Centre. Call George on 0115 914 2449 or email [email protected]. Every Sunday Hope Church family service 10:30am. Find them at junction of Farnborough Road and Southchurch Drive, Clifton. Every Sunday All are welcome to the Church of England services at Holy Trinity Church (9:30am), St Mary’s Clifton Village (10:45am) and St Francis Church (4pm). 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Paired up in 13 doubles crews, they raced from the clubhouse to Trent Bridge, round Lady Bay Bridge and back to the clubhouse, with last crew knocked out on each lap. After the final turn, they comfortably took the win and the money. They were followed over the line by Hayleigh Mason & Stan Chmiel, with third place going to Olympic silver medallist Campbell Walsh & Ricky Millar. Several crews showed their dominance in the early rounds, but there was plenty of excitement at the back with crews determined not to go out. First out were Tom Corden & Katie Shorrock. A crash under Trent Bridge in one of the early rounds saw three crews tied up, losing precious time to the crews who managed to slip round, leading to Pete Ilett & Cathy Howell being eliminated. The remaining crews stormed away from the start line on their final lap. After the first turn, an early lead was taken by Zyggy Chmiel & Matilda Enoch – a gap which only grew. 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