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CONTENTS Welcome to the April 2019 IN Nottingham Magazine. We’re all about family fun in this edition! Whatever your plans are this Spring, we've got you covered. From Springtime walks in Nottinghamshire on p6 to our family fun days out on p12. Check out our bouncy review of RedKangaroo on p10. Also why not try Top Floor Development's recipe on p4.
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SEABASS & MUSSELS
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INGREDIENTS
• 2 X 800G SEABASS FILLETS, DESCALED & PIN BONED CUT INTO HALF • 700G FRESH MUSSELS • 200G SAMPHIRE • 1 BANANA SHALLOT, FINE DICED • 2 GARLIC CLOVES, CRUSHED • 1 TBSPS FRESHLY CHOPPED PARSLEY • 1 TBSPS FRESHLY CHOPPED CHIVES • 1 TBSPS FRESHLY CHOPPED DILL • 100G DICED UNSALTED BUTTER • 200ML WHITE WINE • ½ LEMON
1. Wash the mussels under cold running water for 1 minute, then drain.
2. Place a medium-sized sauce pan on to heat so the pan is red hot, then put the mussels, onions, garlic and wine into the pan. Place a lid on top and cook for around 2 minutes until the mussels are plump and firm to the touch. Drain the mussel stock off and reserve for later. Once the mussels have cooled down, so that you can handle them, remove the mussel meat from the shells and place aside for later.
3. Heat a large non-stick frying pan to a medium heat, add in the oil and begin to fry the bass fillets
SERVES 4 skin-side down pressing the bass fillets flat to the pan for around 20-30 seconds with the back of a fish slice, this prevents the fillets from curling. Continue to cook the fish for around 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp and the fish is 3/4’s cooked through. Flip the fish over cook for another minute, remove from the pan onto a tray and leave in a warm place to rest.
4. Meanwhile whilst the fish is resting, in the same pan that the bass was cooked in, heat the pan back up and add in the mussel stock from earlier, bring to the boil, reduce by a ¼, turn the heat down low and start to whisk in the butter.
Once all the butter has been incorporated, add the samphire, mussel meat and herbs. Cook the samphire in the sauce for around a minute, taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
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little of the samphire. Place the bass on top and then spoon over the remaining samphire, mussels and sauce and serve. Try this Spring recipe of pan fried seabass, mussels, samphire and herbs from the award-winning chefs at new dining concept Top Floor Development where you can dine on the perimeter of a professional kitchen. Visit www.topfloordevelopment.co.uk to find out more.
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SPRINGTIME WALKS
SPRING IS HERE, THE FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING AND THE WEATHER IS WARMING UP, SO NOTHING SERVES UP MORE OF A TREAT THAN GETTING OUTSIDE FOR A WALK WITHOUT ALL THE EXTRA LAYERS REQUIRED IN WINTER.
Holme Pierrepont Country Park is a watery wonderland and home to the National Watersports Centre. You can walk to nearby Skylarks Nature Reserve which is managed by the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Similar wetlands are found to the south west of Nottingham at the Attenborough Nature Reserve, a birdlife haven where trails criss-cross amongst numerous ponds alongside the River Trent.
Four miles north of Nottingham, Bestwood Country Park offers a meandering network of paths through gentle rolling fields to an attractive lakeside setting and features an Old Winding Engine House, a remnant of its former use as a busy coal mine.
Whether you choose a woodland wander, a riverside ramble or a hilly hike, the feel of fresh air and the scent of spring will do wonders for the soul and as the daylight hours are getting longer you can even head on out after work.
Another former colliery site has developed into Cotgrave Country Park to south east of Nottingham, a peaceful place with scenic lakes amidst beautiful woodlands.
Nottinghamshire has its fair share of lovely places to indulge in a springtime walk. Some of my favourite walking locations appear in the form of Britain’s Country Parks. As well as being particularly notable for their attractive countryside, they are easy to locate and navigate around. With 5 of them within its boundaries, Nottinghamshire does well in country park stakes Withers Sports a Nottingham A5:Layout 1 4/10/18 13:07 and they cover diverse range of habitats.
My two favourite country parks however are much further north near the village of Edwinstowe. Rufford Abbey Country Park has a bit of everything: woodlands, meadows, lakes, gardens and of course the abbey ruins, managed by English Heritage.
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And last but not least – Sherwood Forest Country Park. How can we not mention this infamous forest in relation to Nottinghamshire walks? The forest extends well beyond the country park and if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can set off from here on the Robin Hood Way. This long distance trail meanders 107 miles to Nottingham Castle.
The famous ‘Major Oak’ is found in the centre of the country park. The tree shapes look particularly amazing at this time of year before all the leaves start to appear. All the twisted leafless branches take on a life of their own so it’s well worth a visit. Keep an eye out for the hundreds of fungi species that grow in the forest. Some weird and wonderful shapes certainly exist amongst nature. With so much delightful countryside in Nottinghamshire, you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are paths everywhere, so buy yourself your local OS Map and scout out your own routes. You won’t regret it!
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CAVE CITY: NOTTINGHAM UNDERGROUND FESTIVAL Friday 5th – Tuesday 9th April 2019 Various Locations visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk Head underground for Nottingham’s annual celebration of all things caves. Did you know that Nottingham has over 800 caves beneath its streets?
This year, Cave City invites you to explore what lies beneath your feet with an extended five-day festival crammed full of fun and intriguing events. Discover Nottingham’s hidden landscape through a series of tours, talks, activities and experiences. The programme includes talks and guided tours at some of the city's lesser known cave locations which have never before been explored by the public. The Peel Street Cave Tours are back by popular demand, and they are very excited to announce that the Rock Cemetery Catacombs will be included in this year’s line-up. Businesses such as The Malt Cross and Cave Escape will be hosting unique events throughout the festival, and keep your eyes peeled for news of their Underground Cinema and Cave Yoga!
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 2019
SIKHS IN THE SQUARE VAISAKHI CELEBRATIONS
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Wednesday 10th April 2019
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Join Nottingham's Sikh community in this auspicious year, celebrating the 550th birth anniversary of their founder, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Get ready for an evening of inspirational adventure films coming at you from the wildest corners of the globe! In this selection of extraordinary short films, follow the world’s top explorers and action film-makers as they brave intrepid journeys into the most spectacular regions of planet Earth. Witness breath-taking cinematography, stunning scenery and an exhilarating dose of adrenaline – all on the big screen! These brand-new films are taken from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival, held every year in Canada. An exciting, not-to-be-missed event with free prize giveaways. Visit www.banff-uk.com for more details. Image credit: Valentine Fabre, Dent du Géant © Ben Tibbetts
During Vaisakhi, colourful processions called Nagar Kirtans take place around the world. Vaisakhi celebrations are open to all communities. All are welcome to take part in the procession or alternatively, to join the celebrations in the Old Market Square. In line with the Sikh Principles, langar (free food) will be available to all in attendance. For Sikhs, Vaisakhi marks their New Year and commemorates the formation of Khalsa Panth in 1699 by their 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh and since then, the Khalsa panth has been a way of life for the Sikhs. It is also a spring harvest festival. 9am – 4pm with the parade commencing at 11am.
NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NATIONAL YOUTH BOYS’ CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN Monday 15th April 2019 Royal Concert Hall trch.co.uk Two NYCGB ensembles – the flagship National Youth Choir of Great Britain, and the National Youth Boys’ Choir – make their first-ever joint appearance for a dazzling programme that’s all about discovery, from musical notation to the New World, and from the microscope to the Milky Way. Programme (to include): • Jessica Curry – She who Advance Premiere* • Anna Meredith – Nothing to be written • Jaakko Mäntyjärvi – Announcements • Guillaume de Machaut – Kyrie and Sanctus from Messe de Notre Dame • R. Murray Shafer – Sun • Hidalgo / Marquez arr. Guthrie – Sal:VEH • Ben Parry – Science song
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DAVID BADDIEL’S ANIMALCOLM THE MUSICAL
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Songs of the Sea (Monday 15 April, 10 – 11.30am For ages 4 – 8) Under The Sea multi-sensory workshop (Monday 15 April, 2.30 – 4pm For ages 4 – 10) The Boy and The Mermaid performances (Tuesday 16th April, 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm For ages 5+) The Teeny Tiny Orchestra (Wednesday 17 April, 10 – 11.30am For ages 0 – 5) Jumping Jellyfish Drama Games (Wednesday 17 April, 1 – 2.30pm For ages 4 – 8) Ocean Drama Games (Wednesday 17 April, 3 – 4.30pm For ages 7 – 11) Baby Disco! (Wednesday 17 April, 10 – 11.30am For ages 0 – 5) Diving Dolphins Movement Session (Thursday 18 April, 10 – 11.30am For ages 7 – 12)
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nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a problem because his family love them, in fact, they’re wild about them. Their house is full of pets of all shapes and sizes, but what it’s NOT full of is stuff Malcolm likes. Such as the laptop he wanted for his birthday. The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year Six school trip, which Malcolm never thought his parents would pay for. And yet there he is, on the bus, heading to……a farm. What follows is a school trip like no other, where Malcolm begins to understand animals more deeply than anyone. But will he end up the same as before? Because sometimes the hardest thing to become is yourself. A vibrant, energetic and gloriously funny musical from the award-winning Story Pocket Theatre. ANiMALCOLM combines physical theatre, puppetry and the company’s outstanding storytelling style to bring David Baddiel’s magical and wonderfully comic story to the stage.
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ST GEORGE'S DAY 2019 IN NOTTINGHAM Tuesday 23rd April 2019 Old Market Square
NOTTINGHAM VEGAN FESTIVAL Saturday 27th April 2019
Nottingham Conference Centre veganeventsuk.co.uk Nottingham's biggest ever Vegan Festival is coming to Nottingham Conference Centre! 80+ fantastic stalls, world food caterers, exciting cookery demos, inspirational talks, interactive workshops, yoga and children’s activities running throughout the day from 10.30am – 5.00pm. Tickets are £3 payable on the day on the door (under 16's free) or £15 in advance from eventbrite.co.uk to include fast track entry and a goody bag full of products, samples, discounts and offers.
NOTTINGHAM POETRY FESTIVAL
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Come together and celebrate the patron saint of England. Led by the man himself, the traditional Royal Society of St George parade will make its way from Pelham Street to Old Market Square, finishing in from of England's largest St George's flag.
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ICC World Cup Trophy Tour (sponsored by Nissan) at the Robin Hood Statue (between 12-4pm) Don your team colours, whether you are supporting England or one of the other 9 nations participating in this Summer's ICC Cricket World Cup and grab a chance to get your photograph with the trophy.
nottinghampoetryfestival.com Nottingham Poetry Festival will once again shine a spotlight on the city’s thriving literary scene for the fourth time this spring. The festival will present an eclectic line-up of acclaimed national and local poets and performers. The 2019 line-up features a dazzling array of talent - national names Ian McMillan, Caroline Bird, Andrew McMillan, Lorraine Mariner, Patience Agbabi, John Hegley, Roger McGough, Paul Cookson, Val Bloom, together with many local poets including Christopher Lanyon, Akor Apaluwah, Jamie Thrasivoulou, Leanne Moden, Stephen Thomas and Jai Verma.
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Review By Carly Swift
REDKANGAROO IS AN EXCITING TRAMPOLINE PARK GROUP WHO BELIEVE EVERYONE IS BORN TO BOUNCE. SO THE IN MAGAZINE CHILDREN WERE KINDLY INVITED TO NOTTINGHAM’S REDKANGAROO FOR A BOUNCY REVIEW! Based in the Blenheim Industrial Estate, Bulwell, you’ll find a converted warehouse that’s RedKangaroo. There is plenty of parking and only a short walk to the nearest bus stop. So it is accessible to everyone! As we walked into reception we were greeted by enthusiastic members of staff who advised us to where to go to check in. At Check in, it was so quick and easy. As we had pre-booked a slot online we knew there was space and they found our details easily. We were then provided special anti-slip socks to bounce, whilst we completed the waiver forms which took literally one minute. We were then called into another room with other families on the same session to watch a safety video. It was very easy for the children to understand and the safety rules were easy to follow. There are three types of bounce sessions to choose from at RedKangaroo; Kanga Bounce – the most popular session. It’s for ages over 4 years with unlimited access to bounce for an hour.
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Kanga Tots – a special session for under 5’s, it’s a 2 hour session to help “little Roo’s” learn to bounce, gain confidence and experience the excitement and freedom of trampolining. Kanga Family – the perfect family session if there’s a mix of ages from 2-12 years. So no child misses out on a bouncing experience. We opted for the Kanga Family session, as the children reviewing RedKangaroo were ages 3, 5 and 9. After watching the Safety Video we headed to the trampoline room - wow it was big and loud! There were so many excited faces bouncing around wanting to try everything as quickly as possible. There were plenty of seats in the café areas where parents could observe with a drink.
There’s also free lockers available to store belongings too should the adults want to join in with the children. Once we were settled in the café, we headed in the trampolines. With the 3 year old the adults took it in turns supervising. It’s a little overwhelming with how many trampolines and games there are – including Mega Ninja Course, Tumble Track, Wipeout, three gigantic Foam Pits, Gladiator Beam and so much more! Everly is only 3 and it was her first experience of trampolining and she absolutely loved it! She loved got the hang of it straight away, wanting to bounce on every single trampoline possible. She had so much fun!
Miley is 5 and had some experience, but not to RedKangaroo’s scale and couldn’t stop giggling! “It makes my tummy tickle!” She loved the giant foam pits the most, she tried to bounce as high as she possibly could and landed in the foam cubes.
Luke who’s 9, has been to RedKangaroo before, but loved it just as much as previous times! He loved trying new tricks while bouncing too. “I enjoyed the Dodgeball court and the Gladiator Beam the most, as it’s super cool and a lot of fun!” Before we knew it the hour session was up. Then smiles turned upside down – they didn’t want to leave! “Already? NO! We want to stay!”. RedKangaroo have four party rooms – perfect for hosting birthday parties or special occasions. Luke is already requesting that his next birthday party to be at RedKangaroo! While researching RedKangaroo we discovered group bookings are available, so if you’re a big family this may be an option for you. They even do office parties, so I’ll be mentioning this to the boss! Overall the experience we all had at RedKangaroo was great! The children are already asking when they can go back – and we can’t wait to go back either!
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FUN FAMILY DAYS OUT
THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO BE OUT AND ABOUT WITH THE FAMILY THAN IN SPRING. HERE ARE SOME OF OUR TOP FAMILY DAYS OUT IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE…
NATIONAL JUSTICE MUSEUM
A fascinating day out for all the family. Home to a range of interactive games, activities, historical characters and interesting exhibitions. Inspiring people of all ages to become active citizens by immersing themselves in the captivating history of Nottingham’s law and justice system.
CITY OF CAVES
Visit their sister attraction, the City of Caves. Somewhere you can explore the history of the people that lived and worked within the UK’s biggest network of caves. With over 500 caves under the streets of Nottingham, you can explore the fascinating underground history.
CLIP ‘N CLIMB
Clip ‘n Climb is another family favourite in Nottingham encouraging anyone from 4yrs onwards to take part in a healthy challenging day out. Try one or all of their 26 different climbing lines in a safe, clean and fun environment. Who says it’s only the kids that get to have all the fun?
LOST CITY ADVENTURE GOLF
Whatever the weather, adventure golf is always a great option for all to enjoy. The Lost City Adventure Golf has two courses for you to explore. So why not head down to this tropical jungle to see who the best adventure golfer is – watch out for the animals! 12 | IN Nottingham | April 19
ROBIN HOOD WHEELGATE PARK
SHERWOOD PINES FOREST PARK
WHITE POST FARM
Alongside the wide variety of outdoor activities available, you can also take a trip up high into the trees with Go Ape Tree Tip Adventure – a great challenge for all the family to try.
This family theme park is the perfect day out for all. Get up close with the animals, take to their play areas and have a splash in their wet and wild water park. One thing’s for sure, you are bound to have the best day at Robin Hood Wheelgate Park.
One of the East Midlands’ most popular tourist attractions is White Post Farm. A great day out where you can get up close with a wide variety of animals, from farmland to more exotic creatures. Here you are encouraged to see and feed the animals. Before you head home let your little ones run off some energy in their indoor and outdoor play areas. Whether it’s rain or shine, White Post Farm is the perfect family day out!
REDKANGAROO
RedKangaroo, a place to bounce your way through the day. Not only for kids, this trampoline park is full of wall-to-wall trampolines for any age and ability to enjoy. Immerse yourself in the biggest, brightest and bounciest family-friendly day out in Nottingham.
JUNGLETASTIC
An exciting and colourful children’s indoor soft play centre located in Nuthall, Nottingham. Targeted for ages 0-10, you and your little ones are bound to have an amazing time in this fun, yet safe environment.
GREEN’S WINDMILL & SCIENCE CENTRE
George Green was a remarkable scientist and this is shown through Green’s Windmill; a fun but educational trip for all the family to enjoy. After visiting the mill why not pop into their science centre next door where you can learn about the history and achievements of George Green himself.
Sherwood Pines Forest Park is one of the largest forests open to the public in the East Midlands with over 3,300 acres to explore.
Children can enjoy an exciting forest trail with Zog and his friends by picking up an activity pack from the information point.
NOTTINGHAM’S NATIONAL ICE CENTRE Why not take to the ice for a day full of fun and laughter. Whatever your age or ability, the staff at the National Ice Centre will teach you all you need to know to get started. Penguins and seals are available for those younger skaters, so you can get the whole family involved.
COUNTRY PARKS
When the weather starts to improve and the sun starts to shine, head outdoors with the family. Pack up a picnic, put on your walking boots and take to some of Nottinghamshire’s greatest country parks. There’s plenty to choose from: Rufford Abbey, Clumber Park, Wollaton Hall & Deer Park, Newstead Abbey, Holme Pierrepont, Rushcliffe Country Park and many more. A great place for the whole family is Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, the home of legendary Robin Hood. Extending over 450 acres, why not pick up one of their children’s backpacks and head on an adventure exploring the best of nature, wildlife and the historical Major Oak.
We hope that you have a fun-filled family day out this Spring.
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It features a huge main court of 100 wall to wall trampolines for a bounce filled session and a relaxing café on the mezzanine where mum and dad can relax and watch the fun. Fun activities include a mega ninja course, tumble track for springy somersaults, gigantic foam pits featuring a gladiator beam, and power tower, a dodgeball court where players can battle it out and a slam dunk arena.
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FAMILY FITNESS KEEPING ON TOP OF YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS GOALS CAN BE CHALLENGING WHEN YOU HAVE A BUSY LIFE AND A FAMILY TO TAKE CARE OF; THE UNAVOIDABLE WILL CROP UP, RESULTING IN ANY SCHEDULED EXERCISE PLANS BEING POSTPONED OR CROSSED OFF THE TO DO LIST.
Being active and staying fit doesn’t always mean you need to spend hours down at the gym- the key thing is to just get moving! Whether that be indoors or out and about, here are some great ways you can include the family and make health and fitness a priority for everyone:
GO FOR A BIKE RIDE/WALK
The best time is after your evening meal, before it gets dark and you need to put the kids to bed. A nice walk/ride round a few blocks in the area. Set a timer and aim to try and beat your previous recorded time, you could even make it a little more challenging for yourself by giving the smaller ones a piggy back too. 16 | IN Nottingham | April 19
PLAY OUTSIDE IN YOUR BACKYARD/GARDEN
Kick a ball or create games like hide and seek. Climb on things to avoid the ground (that is larva), so in order to move from your spot you must hop on one leg or do cartwheels - yes you will need to bring out that inner child and do the cartwheels too. In no time hearts will be racing and before you know it you have had a great workout.
GO HIKING/EXPLORING
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Disguise the task with a family challenge including the young ones but also the teenagers too. Although, it may be a challenge in itself to peel them away from their electronic devices. A body weight home workout challenge doing push ups, squats, mountain climbers etc. Set up a score board “how many can you do?’’
DANCE
Have a good dance to some music and put on a mix of everyone’s favourite hits, a surefire way to have a good giggle at some of dad’s bad dance moves, why not include a game and play musical statues?
LET THEM GET INVOLVED IN WHAT YOU ARE DOING
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