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Not so Grumpies’ Scalextric Visit

In February, the Not So Grumpies motored into Nottingham to try their driving skills (or lack of) on the recently redesigned and extended Scalextric track at the Dragon featuring many of Nottingham’s historic landmarks and locations.   After free practice in … Continue reading

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On Tuesday October 24th we had a guided tour of Newstead Abbey. Best laid plans to meet at Newstead Village and to enter the Abbey grounds through the tradesman’s entrance were thwarted by a flooded road with two abandoned vehicles. … Continue reading

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On September 20th our visit was to the Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum Before our guided tour we met in Parker’s Yard Cafe named after the Parker family who owned and ran one of the earliest frame knitting workshops that once … Continue reading

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On Thursday 20th July, 14 of the Not So Grumpy Old Men met up at Ramsdale Golf Club to try their hand at the renowned Pirate Crazy Golf. With names out of a hat, we split into two teams of … Continue reading

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NSGOM – Croquet

In May, the Not So Grumpies braved the sweltering heat to do battle on the lawns of Nottingham Croquet Club.   Our gracious hosts, Nicky, Peggy  Martin and Mark, all members of the Club, explained the rules of Croquet, and the … Continue reading

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