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Castle Christmas Newsletter





?? Get ready for Christmas in Castle Ward ??

Christmas light switch on

*Save the date!*

The Canning Circus Christmas event will be on Tuesday 22 November from 4pm to 6pm. There will be school choirs performing and a countdown to the lights being switched on to get you in the festive spirit.

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New Central Library project update

Councillors stood outside Library at Broadmarsh

*The fit out of the new Central Library building at Broad Marsh is now well underway.*

Works began in September and Castle Ward Councillors Roberts and Webster went along to meet some of the project team from Overbury who are working on behalf of the City Council.

The new world class library [ [link removed] ] will feature a wide ranging book collection, a cafe and interactive learning spaces and is due to open in spring/summer 2023.

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Standing In This Place
Artist and sculptor, Rachel Carter with Cllrs Webster and Roberts at the Standing In This Place Exhibition

*Cllr Roberts and Cllr Webster recently visited Rachel Carter’s ‘Standing In This Place’ exhibition at the Nottingham Society of Artists Gallery on Friar Lane.*

The exhibition was a showcase for an exciting project which aims to see a new bronze sculpture in the heart of Nottingham. The sculpture which could be life-sized will depict the story of women working in Midlands textile mills and the enslaved working in cotton fields in the America’s and Caribbean.

You can find out more here  [ [link removed] ]

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Hounds Gate heritage works
Heritage resurfacing works at Hounds Gate

*Your local Councillors, Sam Webster and Angharad Roberts recently allocated funding to undertake heritage works to the pavement and highway at Hounds Gate.*

Work is now completed which gives an improved visual appearance and allows easier pedestrian access. 

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Stronger planning guidelines for The Park
The Park, Nottingham

*Thanks to a partnership between The Park Conservation Trust, Nottingham Park Residents’ Association and Nottingham City Council proposals have been made to introduce stronger planning guidelines for The Park Estate.*

A new draft ‘appraisal and management plan’ has been published as part of a public consultation process. The consultation is open for comments until Wednesday 16 November.

To read more and comment click here [ [link removed] ]

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Wellbeing mental health event

A wellbeing event is taking place on Tuesday 20 December from 1.30pm to 4pm at Nottingham Contemporary. The aim of this free event is to raise awareness of mental wellbeing, by using artists, information stalls providing wellbeing activities plus much more. Anyone is welcome, especially if you feel a bit isolated this winter.

Free refreshments and light snacks are available.

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Programme for Street Improvement

Streets for people

**As part of the Streets for People programme your local Councillors *allocated some of their local budget to improve* some of the pavements and roads in Castle ward.**

Further road surface treatment and highway improvements are planned for the coming year across the ward, including:


* East Circus Street surface treatment
* North Circus Street surface treatment
* Upper College Street surface treatment
* Mount Street resurfacing
* Pemberton Street resurfacing
* Short Hill resurfacing

You can find out more by visiting the streets for people website [ [link removed] ].

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Meet your local Councillors!
castle cllrs

Drop-in surgeries with your local Councillors *take place regularly,* why not come along to ask a question or share an idea on how to make Castle Ward a better place to live. 


* *Second Tuesday of every month 6pm – 7pm at Loxley House, Station Street, NG2 3NG*
* *Third Saturday of every month 11am – 12 noon at Park Squash Club, Tattershall Drive, NG7 1BX*
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What's on this winter in Nottingham
winter wonderland
* Winter Wonderland returns from Tuesday 15 November - Saturday 31 December with an impressive new ice rink  [ [link removed] ]
* It's panto season! Snow white and the Seven Dwarfs will be on at Theatre Royal [ [link removed] ], or perhaps you'd prefer Dick Whittington at Nottingham Playhouse [ [link removed] ]
* Head to Wollaton for their amazing Christmas light trail [ [link removed] ], you can book your tickets [ [link removed] ] now
* Visit the Arboretum for our FREE Bands in the Park live music concert [ [link removed] ]
* Check out Christmas activities such as Alice in Winter Wonderland and the Craft Stalls at Newstead Abbey [ [link removed] ]
* Browse products from over 20 local businesses at the Christmas Craft Market at Nottingham Castle [ [link removed] ]
* Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop have some fabulous FREE festive weekends [ [link removed] ] lined up, including live performances, craft stalls, children's activities and even a dog Christmas jumper parade! Not one to be missed.
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Do you know where to look for money help and advice?

Cost of living

*As winter approaches and the cost of living crisis bites, we have launched a campaign to tell people where to look for money help and advice in Nottingham.*

The Ask Lion website www.asklion.co.uk/money [ [link removed] ] is a useful one-stop-shop that pulls together simple steps everyone can take to help manage their finances. The advice covers budgeting, benefits, savings, debt, housing problems, food banks and ways to reduce household bills.

The Ask Lion website [ [link removed] ] also signposts people to a wide range of support agencies who can give you free and confidential advice with more complex money problems.

There is obviously a close link between money worries, stress and anxiety. So it’s important to know that mental health support is also available through www.asklion.co.uk/mentalhealth [ [link removed] ] with a directory of local confidential support services.

If you’re worried about money this winter, the important thing to remember is that you are not alone and help is available in Nottingham.


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FREE Holiday Activity Clubs for children with free lunch return during Christmas break
holiday club

Find a session to book near you by visiting the asklion website [ [link removed] ] from the second week of December.

All sessions offer a warm welcome, entertaining outdoor activities and lots of fun! Please note: Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Every Holiday Activity Club listed on the website above will provide their contact details for you to book a place.

*Not eligible for free school meals?*

You can still visit the website above to find and book sessions near you. Some extra places will be available on a first-come- first served basis.

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