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Here is The Nottinghamian from Monday, December 5:
Hello,
Today's edition of the Nottinghamian brings news of an animal shelter struggling with the cost of living crisis. RSPCA Radcliffe animal centre is battling rising costs as well as more animals entering their doors.
We will also take a look at a Nottinghamshire pub which has set up and unique winter dining experience, as well as the top ten things to do this week across the city.
A worrying time
The RSPCA Radcliffe animal centre is working hard in a "very worrying time" to make sure they can continue providing for the animals in the community. It comes after more families feeling they cannot afford to keep their pets and the centre's own bills rising. Ella Carpenter, centre manager, said: "Sadly it's becoming a reality that people are parting with animals for lots of different reasons, some inevitably because the novelty has worn off.
"The cost of living is having an impact with people having to accept promotions that they perhaps would have not normally considered or realising they can't afford to turn them down, changes of hours and even people changing jobs for different positions because they are forced to look at their circumstances."
The Radcliffe animal centre is working with food banks to make sure that people have enough supplies if they are struggling to feed their animals. Ella added: "It's really a community effort, trying to recognise those people who are in the greatest need for their animals and making sure the help gets to where it needs to."
Whilst the animal centre carries the RSPCA logo and works with the charity, the Radcliffe centre is a separately registered trust focused on helping animals locally, so donations need to be made donate to the shelter, rather than the RSPCA as a whole. Ella also wants to remind people to not just abandon their animals and to take them to a centre if they can no longer care for them. They are currently running a Christmas shoebox appeal for donations of treats, toys or blankets for either a rabbit, cat or dog. Read more here.
Weather and trivia
Weather: Further showers expected, on Tuesday. Otherwise variable cloud and sunny spells, but staying rather cold. Fresh northerly winds developing. Maximum temperature 6 °C.
UV: Low
Further reading: Hour by hour Nottinghamshire weather forecast as 'weather monster' predicted
Trivia question: Novelist D. H. Lawrence went to which Nottingham school?
The answer to today’s trivia question is at the bottom of the newsletter.
What's on
Christmas at Wollaton, Wollaton Park - Until January 1
With a new trail through the formal gardens, lots of beautiful installations and an awesome finale in front of the hall, Christmas at Wollaton returns. Sure to get everyone in the festive mood, there are also refreshment areas around the trail as you take in the magnificent light show. Nottingham City Council taxpayers are eligible for a 10 per cent discount. Book here.
An Inspired Christmas Concert, Royal Concert Hall - December 6
Join Inspired in person at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, or online at their virtual Inspire Concert Hall as they celebrate the start of the festive period. See talented young singers from Nottinghamshire schools and choirs perform mash-ups of Christmas carols, seasons songs, pitch battles and sublime singing. Tickets for adults are £5 and £3 for children and online viewing. Book here.
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott with Special Guest Billy Bragg, Motorpoint Arena - December 6
The Beautiful South stars Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott are playing some of the biggest shows they have ever done as a duo on their winter UK tour. They will be joined by very special guest Billy Bragg at all shows. Prices start from £35.50 and can be found here.
N-Dubz, Motorpoint Arena - December 7
N-Dubz are returning to Nottingham this week after cancelling their show on November 10. Seated tickets will remain valid for the new date but customers with standing tickets will have new tickets re-issued to them and only these re-issued tickets will be valid on the new date. There are still some tickets available which can be found here.
Festival of Lessons & Carols, St Mary's Church - December 8
Take part in a two hour traditional service of music and readings for the Christmas season in one of Nottingham's most beautiful churches. The service on High Pavement runs from 6.30pm to 8.30pm with no booking required.
Christmas Jumper Skate, National Ice Centre - December 9
Spread the joy of Christmas and skate in your brightest and silliest Christmas jumper at all skating sessions on Friday. During the 7pm to 9pm skate session, there will be Christmas disco lights and a DJ playing all the festive hits.
Shoot the Duck, Future Makers - December 10
Get your skates on for a Christmas roller disco. The 9,000 square foot space on Daleside Road will provide plenty of room for showing off your skating moves. Plus there'll be a DJ banging out all the favourites and a great light show. Book here.
Christmas Carols in the Millyard, Green's Windmill - December 10
Green's Windmill will turn into a Yuletide treat, complete with a lantern-lit mill yard, visit from Santa Claus, mince pies and mulled wine. Carols will be performed by the Nottingham Ukulele Club and the Salvation Army. There will also be the chance to do some Christmas shopping by browsing the stalls or buying a bag of organic, stoneground flour. Entry is free and the event runs from 3pm to 5pm.
I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Peggy's Skylights - December 10
Chase away the winter chill with the latest album from the Gabriel Latchin Trio. I’ll Be Home for Christmas is a heart-warming collection of swinging holiday tunes. Expect new arrangements of classic favourites as Latchin delivers his signature straight-ahead style. There will be two shows on Saturday and both can be booked here.
The Snowman with Live Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall - December 11
The iconic animated film The Snowman will come to life on the big screen, accompanied by the English Pro Musica orchestra playing Howard Blake's delightful soundtrack. This event also features carols and Christmas favourites sung by the Nottingham Trent University Choir. There are two showings on Sunday with tickets from £12. Book here.
Winter dining
Ye Olde Bridge Inn in Oxton has taken an unusual approach to keeping customers warm this winter by launching a unique dining experience. The pub and restaurant has installed three see-through cosy domes in the outdoor area of the venue.
The domes can seat up to eight people and are fully-heated while being lit by atmospheric fairy lights and LEDs. Customers will not have to leave the cosy domes as they will have a waiter on-call system hooked up.
Owner Hannah Lloyd said: "The domes are staying with us until after the winter. At the moment, we have covered them in blankets and fur rugs and we've made pampas grass chandeliers for them so it's really festive." The pods cost £45 to rent and can be booked through the company website. Read more here.
Fresh plans
A planning application has been submitted by a pub in Nottinghamshire's most expensive village. The Martin's Arms in School Lane, Colston Bassett, propose the demolition of an existing outbuilding and the construction of a single storey side extension to the pub.
This extension would form a new bakehouse and staff changing room. The application has been submitted to Rushcliffe Borough Council and planning officials at the local authority will consider the proposals. Some work was already carried out in February 2020 before the pandemic, which was started under previous approvals.
The pub is well known for being a traditional English pub, and is the winner of the Nottinghamshire Dining Pub of the Year for 2012 to 2021. Owner of the Martin's Arms, Lynne Brian, said: "We just feel constrained at the moment and just need more space, and there will also be a changing area. It will hopefully allow us to improve and become more efficient."
That’s all for today
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The answer to today’s trivia question, novelist D. H. Lawrence went to which Nottingham school, is Nottingham High School.
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