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Hi there,

Welcome to another edition of our NAAC e-alert to keep you informed of up-coming events. 

Our NAAC Music & Dance Academy classes take place every Wednesday from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Come join us, for fitness, Yoga & Wellbeing at Wollaton and Newstead; or come along to learn a new dance move, an instrument, singing, make new friends and have some fun. 

Our Music & Dance Academy students are given the opportunity to participate at loads of local events organised by NAAC and other organisations...so come along and be that budding star! 

********Planning has also started for our Holi Event on 24 March and the Vaisakhi Event on 5 May...please let us know if you'd like to perform or help in planning these events.********

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NAAC Music & Dance Academy

NAAC Music & Dance Academy

*Every Wednesday from 5:30pm-8:00pm at Radford Academy, Denman Street West, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3FL.*

We are also looking for a Giddha tutor, so if you know of someone or a Giddha tutor then please get in touch with us. Please try and publicise the classes as much as possible. Do let us know if you want the NAAC to provide any specific workshops and or events; within reason and resources allowing, we will try to oblige. 

NAAC is looking for sponsorships/donations in order to carry on with the running of our Music and Dance classes. If you can or know of any businesses/individuals who can help us, then please get in touch with NAAC.

*For full details, use this link to download the poster... [ [link removed] ]*

*Registration Form... [ [link removed] ]*

*January - March 2024 Term Dates... [ [link removed] ]*

*For directions to the Academy use this link... [ [link removed] ]*



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*Forthcoming Events...*

Her Lohri An Afternoon Celebrating Women - Saturday 2 March 2024, 12-4pm - Lutterell Hall, West Bridgford

Her Lohri IWD

To Celebrate International Women’s Day, Lohri and Mother’s Day , The Her Lohri Team are hosting an afternoon of music, dance including delicious light Indian refreshments and the opportunity to shop at a fabulous range of stalls.

Our aim is to raise funds to support the charitable initiatives we facilitate both locally, nationally and globally to support women and their families in times of crisis. We work hard to empower women and challenge gender inequalities that women face daily so join us for a wonderful event to celebrate ALL women and girls.

Please support us to alleviate poverty, gender inequality, domestic abuse and disadvantage.

Your donations help us to continue the vital work we undertake and are invaluable to us.

So thank you in advance!

What to expect at the event…..

Music, Dhol and entertainment by DJ Amrita

Stalls, Indian Fashion, Crafts, Shoes, Cakes, Henna, And much more...

*Ticket prices are listed however please note children under 3 are free but must not take up a seat.

Poster [ [link removed] ]



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COVID-19: Day of Reflection 2024 - Sunday 3 March 2024

On 3 March, Marie Curie is holding the fourth Day of Reflection, encouraging people to come together to remember those who died during the COVID-19 outbreak.

For more details and how you can be involved, please click on the links below:-

*Day of Reflection website [ [link removed] ] and the downloadable resources and toolkits available to support with involvement in the day [ [link removed] ]*

A link to the *Day of Reflection activity map [ [link removed] ] *can be found here, which shows what events are happening in support of the day.

If you have any questions about taking part, please contact: *[email protected]*

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*Holi in the Park - Sunday 24 March 2024, 11am-3pm*

*Formal Gardens in Wollaton Park*
Holi

Join us as we bring communities together to celebrate the *Festival of Colour 2024,* to welcome in spring and enjoy a new beginning for everyone to start fresh.

The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil, good harvest, and fertility with the daubing of coloured powers.

Due to the historic nature of the park and for the safety of everyone at the event and all wildlife, visitors *must not* bring their own coloured powder. Suitable coloured powder will be available to purchase on the day and all proceeds will go to charity. Visitors may instead bring floral petals (not in powder form), as long as they are made from *naturally dried flowers only.*

Sanskriti Association of Nottingham in partnership with BollyTunes & Tandav Events will be anchoring the event. Music will include performances by NAAC students and academy.

*Event location:* Formal Gardens in Wollaton Park (Entry via the black gate at the front of the Hall) Parking: Main car park. Parking charges apply.

*Webpage: *For more details and to plan your visit to the event go to:  www.wollatonhall.org.uk/holi-festival-of-colour/ [ [link removed] ]

BOOK TIC [ [link removed] ]KETS [ [link removed] ]

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South Asian Collections @ Holi in the Park, Sunday 24 March

south asian culture

Get to know a little more about the South Asian Collections curated by Nottingham City Museums & Galleries, as we participate in the Holi festivities at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park for the first time. The event takes place on Sunday 24th March, between 11am and 3pm and we will be bringing quizzes, including a “Call my Bluff” style “What am I?” challenge, to test your knowledge and powers of intuition and a “Close Up” quiz, with actual objects from the collection. There will also be an opportunity to see images of other objects we have from this wide ranging collection, share your knowledge of these items and for those who are interested, an opportunity to volunteer to work with us, helping to improve our understanding and broaden its potential. We’d also like to know what modern objects you think we should collect to reflect the local South Asian communities and if you have anything you would potentially like to donate to the collections? We look forward to meeting you, so come on over and say hello.

*Poster [ [link removed] ]*


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*Life of Pi, ***Mon 15 to Sat 20 April, Theatre Royal, Nottingham**
Life of Pi

*Get swept away with Life of Pi at the Theatre Royal*

Based on the best-selling book by Yann Martel, the five-star hit show *Life of Pi* is coming to Nottingham this April.

Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best New Play! After conquering the West End and Broadway, the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘theatrical phenomenon’ ("Telegraph") embarks on its biggest adventure yet.

Jaw-dropping visuals and world-class puppetry combine in a unique and ‘breath-taking’ ("The Times") theatrical event that is ‘a wonder to behold’ ("Daily Mail").

After an epic storm in the Pacific Ocean, Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger.

Based on the global phenomenon and winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over 15 million copies worldwide, *Life of Pi* is the hugely popular story of an epic journey of endurance and hope. Don’t miss the West End and Broadway spectacle on its first ever UK tour.

“It will make you believe in theatre. A triumph.” ("Sunday Times")

*More Info & Tickets: Life of Pi at Theatre Royal [ [link removed] ]*

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Dates for your Diary...

We are planning lots of creative and cultural activities across the year encompassing art, poetry, creative writing, yoga, specialist tours, films, festivals and holistic health & well being activities like regular nature walks, meditation, etc.

Please get in touch with NAAC if you are interested in the regular walks or any of the activities mentioned...

For now...Save the following dates in your diary, of events that are being planned to take place at Wollaton Park. Details will be confirmed soon...


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Ay-Up Market in Old Market Square - 26-28 April 2024

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Vaisakhi in the Park - Sunday 5 May 2024 

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*International Day of Yoga - **Saturday 22 June 2024 *

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*Eid in the Park - Sunday 23 June 2024*

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*Kite Festival - Sunday 11 August 2024*

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*Nottingham Mela - Sunday 8 September 2024 *

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*Open Heritage weekend and free entrance at all heritage venues Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September 2024*

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*Ganesh Festival/Visarjan - Tuesday 17 September 2024*

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*Monthly Yoga and Wellbeing sessions 1st Sunday Wollaton Hall and 3rd Sunday Newstead Abbey 10.00am*

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*Diwali Saturday 2nd November 2024 (Venue TBC)*

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Yoga & Wellbeing at Wollaton Park & Newstead Abbey

wellbeing wollaton

Come and join us for Wellbeing at Wollaton each month in Wollaton Park!

*Date:* First Sunday of each month.

*Time:* 10 am – 11.30 am

*FREE ENTRY* booking in advance is required on a first come first served basis in line with venue capacity. In case of bad weather, the event may be inside on a first come first served basis only.

*Webpage - www.wollatonhall.org.uk/wellbeing-at-wollaton [ [link removed] ]*

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wellbeing newstead

*_Newstead Abbey:_*

Come and join us for Wellbeing at Newstead each month in Newstead Park!

*Date:* Third Sunday of each month.

*Time:* 10 am – 11.00 am

*FREE ENTRY* booking in advance is required on a first come first served basis in line with venue capacity. In case of bad weather, the event may be inside on a first come first served basis only.

*Webpage: www.newsteadabbey.org.uk/wellbeing-at-newstead [ [link removed] ]*

Want to enjoy more Wellbeing at Newstead on the Sunday

Shinrin Yoku

Forest Bathing

The Japanese tradition of Shinrin Yoku has long been recognised as the ideal way to connect with nature, improve wellbeing and help people relax from the stresses of everyday life.

*Time:* 11 am – 12 pm

*FREE ENTRY* booking in advance is required on a first come first served basis in line with venue capacity.

*Shinrin Yoku Webpage - www.newsteadabbey.org.uk/shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing [ [link removed] ]*

BOOK FREE SHINRIN YOKU [ [link removed] ]



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Nexus Fostering...
Nexus Fostering

Nexus Fostering are a fostering family like no other, our carers and young people are our top priority. Nexus Fostering has been making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people in foster care throughout England since 2002. We are continuously rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and an office local to you in Chilwell Nottingham. Our ethos is centred around providing 24/7 support, 365 days a year by our local and experienced professionals with continuous training to help you excel as a foster carer. As a foster carer you will receive a competitive allowance of up to £750.89 per week/per child plus much more. If you have a spare room and want to change a local child’s future. Apply here [ [link removed] ] to start your journey with Nexus Fostering, call 0800 389 0143 or visit Nexus Fostering [ [link removed] ] to find out more.

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NAAC Membership

NAAC occasionally organise events at short notice, in particular where there is a guest artist or performer from abroad and we try our hardest to publicise these events as widely as possible, but to ensure that you do not miss out please regularly check your emails from us, if you are a member! If you are not a member please consider joining us...

*Individual Membership* [ [link removed] ]

Membership Fee for 2 Years: £10.00

Life Membership: £100.00 Individuals £150.00 Couples £50.00 Over 60’s

*_Organisation Membership [ [link removed] ]_*

Membership Fee for 2 Years: £20.00

Corporate Membership: £1000.00

Any feedback on the e-alerts and suggestions on what you, our readers would like to see in future editions is always welcome…

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