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GALLERIES OF JUSTICE
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The Galleries of
Justice gives you an unrivalled tour through two and a half centuries of
crime, punishment and law. Located in and around an original Victorian
courthouse, 1800 prison, women's prison with bath house and laundry,
medieval cave cells, prisoners' exercise yard, 1833 prison and Edwardian
police station.
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Crime & Punishment
Galleries
The lives and crimes of the unfortunate men, women and children who once occupied
these very buildings are brought to life by stunning authentic detail.
 Around 12 Members and 4 leaders from both the Sunday and Friday groups were
invited to the Galleries Of Justice on Saturday (18th March) 2000.
As we entered we were given our tickets and a brief guide. For most of the first part the
costumed gaoler, warder and fellow prisoner kept a watchful eye for those sentenced to
hard labour, each one gave there own tour and information on what life was like, in some
parts (mainly the final part where we came upto date with crime and Punishment) we were
let loose to roam the rest of the galleries, updated prison, Hanging and the crime
today. We sat in the original court room and watched a lively trial take place. Saw
what live would be like in a 18th Century prison, laundry and the way they were
treated, worked. Also Crime and punishment from past to Now.
Also included was the Pit, the fascinating graffiti covered walls of the exercise yard and
in the chilling last views from the gallows, covering punishments suffered through the
centuries, the voyages of those transported to a new continent and the role of prisons in
society.
All members enjoyed parts of the tour and many have placed their bookings for part two and
future visits. Leader including our guest Gavin also enjoyed the tour. Overall it was a
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Nottingham
Road Players Present
Dick Whittington and His Wonderful Cat |
It was that Time of
the year when the Nottingham Road Players present there own Pantomime. This year (march
1st - 4th 2000 was Dick Whittington and His wonderful Cat.
Kids and adults from the
 church, brownies, guides, Trash, Lighthouse and others came
together to bring this well made Panto, directed by Helen Shirtcliffe.
The 4 nights were fully booked and the atmosphere was electrifying with an active audience
and a well acted and fun Panto. On Wednesday there was a lot of fun with many loosing
there lines and Saturday was brilliant with added features.
So who took part well - Sue Dunstan took the role of Dick Whittington and Jos
Gleed-Own
(LH) as the Cat, Tracy Hooton (LH Leader) was Alice, David Shirtcliff was Ben. Jamie
Smedly was Tinkle the Fairy. The LH Girls also took part with plenty of dancing and also
cane on as rats in one scene, Kimberly and Kirsty Baker, Sara Mellor, Sarah Norman,
Kayleigh & Lauren Pates and Natalie Price. Paul Parkin and Preston, John Richards and
Ian Slater where on hand with the lighting, sound and backstage duties.
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| MEMBERS
BATTLE IT OUT in Laser
Wipe-out |
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Plunged
into the semi darkness of the playing arena you sense movement. Lights flash. Smoke
swirls. The music pounds. Suddenly a shadow comes to life. A bright red laser beam cuts
through the darkness and barely missies you. Your heart pounds as you race for cover with
your laser gun and return fire - deactivating your enemy sniper.
On Sep. 22nd the night become a battle zone as the Laser Game came to the club,
with lights out, smoke and objects it was the scean they'd been waiting for, and it has already been asked for
again. 28 members turned up and all 20 played, it was great and more will come.
GET READY FOR LASER WIPE OUT 2
And The HEATWAVE |
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| Discussion
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| MUSIC IS POWER - Sunday 19th
September - The first of two Social Discussion nights in September. The topic
was Music and the discussion mostly talked around how does music affect you or other
people? How does it influence or portray today’s society? What Music you like and
why? Plus much more including where its used, fashion statement and listening to music. It
was a good night with all contributing to it and plenty of feedback to many questions. The
club saw 5 members attending the club.
Nike Scandal –
Sunday 26th
September - The second of two topics was Trainers. We looked at areas like how
much you pay and the fashion as well as looking into more depth like Where trainers come
from, who makes them, the truth behind Nike, do you know what your really getting, the
scandal behind Nike and others. We also looked at the way we would handle the situations
that face many of the Asian workers.
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| The New Year and New Millennium started off in a great way
with a high of 25 members, for the next few weeks it saw a steady increase of new members
with some who started in December returning. The attendance stayed around 18-25 for Jan
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The month had around 18-25 members and was mostly Games and sports. The Friday group
was mostly sports as we came to the end of the program and not to mention the sports
challenge night which went quite well so it will return.
There was also the introduction of New Equipment such as a Laser Pack (armour and Laser
gun (4 packs)), which will mean that you will be introduced to a Laser Challenge. Also a
multimedia Projector, Table Football and updating/repairing needed equipment.
The Sunday Group had fun as well with a steady start, a Theme night - J2000, a service
at Heanor as well as a quiz and a Games night.
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| Feb started off well too with 23
members and yet again new members. The leaders new that the
time was now to again sort out the club with a full packed
program from now till May.
The night started well with a fun night with the Friday
Group and a Topic discussion night about Alcohol and the bible
on Sunday Night.
The 11th was a sports night with the
introduction of a New Equipment in the form of a Table
Football which seemend to attract some interest. 23 members
attended with most being the newish and younger members who
started in-between Nov 99 and Feb 2000.
On Sunday 13th it was a mix night with a quiz to
start the session off and some food, then it was our turn to
ask the questions as Rev Paul Dunsten was put in the Hot Seat.
The 18th (Friday) was The Neverending games which was
slightly changed on the night with the 26 members that
attended, 7 games ranging from Pool. Tabletennis, board games,
puzzles, Video and much more was a great success, prizes were
also given to those who won a game.
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