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February 2014 Issue 71 This Month Shrubs For Spring—Gardening Page 22 Your Health—Tackling Obesity Page 31 Beeston Wildlife Group Page 40 Book Review By Claire Lyons Page 56 Reviewed & Reduced Car Park Charges Page 58 Update Your Wardrobe Page 68-69 Plus much more.
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*Terms and conditions apply: offers end February 2014, only one offer can be used per household. Not available in conjunction with any other offer, Subject to availability.
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Pre-Paid Funeral Plans People in general do not like talking about funerals and it is very common for people not to let their family know what their personal wishes are and when the time comes, this can cause a lot of arguments and worry for the people you leave behind. J M Wills and Legal Services can help you plan and pay for your funeral now so your loved ones will have nothing to worry about later. Your funeral plan will be bespoke and arranged to your unique preferences and its capital will be index-linked to provide the funeral you want when the time comes. For peace of mind for you and your family contact:
J M Wills and Legal Services Ltd: T: 0115 7522196 M: 07954379603 E: enquiries@jmwillsandlegalservices.co.uk W: www.jmwillsandlegalservices.co.uk
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR 24 HOUR SERVICE
5-8 Seater Minibuses Wheelchair Access Taxi Booster seats on Request
Friendly, Safe Reliable local Drivers No Sunday Rates
Advertise here, this size for ONLY ÂŁ22 a month for six months Delivered to 12,00 homes Call Grapevine 0115 8373030
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Long Eaton Appliance Company & Design Works Kitchens
FULLY FITTED KITCHEN NOW AVAILABLE FREE EXPERT DESIGN SERVICE EXPERT FITTING VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES FROM A LOCAL FAMILY RUN BUSINESS YOU CAN TRUST
FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE
HUNDREDS OF ITEMS IN STOCK
VISIT OUR HUGE SHOWROOM FOR EXPERT ADVICE & UNBEATABLE DEALS
Tel: 0115 946 2555 Or visit us online at www.longeatonappliances.co.uk www.designworkskitchens.co.uk Unit1, Acton Avenue, Fields Farm Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1GA
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CYCLESERVE Quality servicing and cycle repairs around Nottingham Are you looking for an easy answer to keep you rolling without having to take your cycle to a dealer or high street shop? Fed up with being charged first rate prices for second rate work? Do you want a reliable, competitive service that comes to you? It’s time you got CycleServed!
WE ORGANISE ALL YOUR PLUMBING & TILING AND ELECTRICS IF REQUIRED
On-site servicing and repair. Bespoke service packages. New and custom building service. Puncture repair. New and used parts sourcing. Repair and basic maintenance training. Cycle safety training. Free local collection and delivery.
WET ROOMS & SHOWERS FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE AND DESIGN SERVICE
SPECIAL OFFER BATHROOM SUITE FITTED FOR ONLY £495 NEW SHOP OPEN AT:
A fully qualified engineer
Please call John: 07977 195245 email: cycleserve@yahoo.co.uk
357 NOTTINGHAM ROAD, ILKESTON, DERBYSHIRE DE7 5BB
0115 9301901 07773411586
www.cycle-serve.co.uk
or call James
ANDREW PRICE MOTOR CO. OF WOLLATON Est 1977
BUILDER, ROOFER & FENCING All work guaranteed. Est 30 years
Mechanical & Electrical Work Bodywork & Servicing
Pointing to brickwork, chimneys, ridge tiles, valleys etc. Broken tiles & missing tiles replaced Guttering repaired or renewed
* NOW DOING PROFESSIONAL CAR BUMPER & PLASTIC BUMPER REPAIRS AND SPRAY TO MATCH CRACKS SCUFFS, SCRATCHES ETC.
MOST JOBS BETWEEN £50 TO £100
Fencing: From a single panel to a whole new fence No job too small Special rates for Senior Citizens
HOME VISITS IF REQUIRED
We will beat any quote.
Please call Paul on:
0115 8598379 or 07779462564
Please call for an appointment
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SSANG YONG comes to Nottingham! at t.i.m Commercials and 4 x 4 Specialists Furnace Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5EP
0115 9440300 FROM ÂŁ14,995 - 2 tonne towing capacity
www.timcommercials.co.uk
The SsangYong Korando have scooped the class winning prize for vehicles under ÂŁ16,000 in the Caravan Club Tow-car of the Year Awards 2014. Call 0115 9440 300 for further details Fiat 500L with 0% APR representative.
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS FOR ÂŁ40 A MONTH Reach over 12,000 homes and businesses!
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MAB Plumbing & Tiling Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7GW
Professional Auto Body Repairers 33 years experience
Full bathroom installations Heating repairs and full installations Any small plumbing jobs Full tiling services (floor and walls) Emergency call out Age Concern Registered
For all types of cars including Ferrari | Masserati | Porsche
Non Fault Accident Scheme
Call Autobody Tec and let them take all the hassle out of ringing insurers for you, they can even claim your excess back & organise recovery vehicle if needed. Free Courtesy car can be provided while your car is being repaired.
Full Bathroom Packs: Starting from £2000 supplied and installed ALL BATHROOMS CAN BE TAILORED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS
For more information call Ian or Steve
0115 939 8523
Any other enquiries please call - Matt on 07832913757
www.autobodytec.co.uk Unit 1 Canalside Industrial Estate Ilkeston Road Sandiacre Nottingham NG10 5EA
If you prefer, please email
mabplumbingandtiling@hotmail.com
Chilwell Olympia Karate School Give Your Child a Head Start
Need help with your ironing? Let us free up your time!
THE IRON LADY
Karate is a great way for both boys and girls to achieve fitness, focus and confidence. Classes are held at Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Beginners receive two free introductory lessons.
in Toton All areas around NG9 covered Professional & affordable service FREE collection & delivery £2.50 per kilo Within a 3 mile radius £3 per kilo outside radius Call LUCY: 07908
Our school has a long successful history established in 1974. Instructors are fully qualified with many years experience.
839441 The iron lady Toton
Our Chief Instructor is Japanese Master Asano Hanshi 9th Dan. Adult classes also available.
Tel: 07789095467 Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre, Bye Pass Road, Chilwell Nottingham NG9 5HR www.chilwell-karate.co.uk
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Electrical Contractor—Electrician
ROOFING & RE-ROOFING SPECIALISTS SOFFITS & FASCIAS
No job too small Over 20 years experience Re-wiring & new sockets Lighting / power points Consumer units
GUTTERING
Security systems Homebuyer & Mortgage reports & much more
REPAIRS LEADWORK STORM DAMAGE
All work carried out to the highest standard Local, friendly, honest work at reasonable prices
ALL ROOFING WORK UNDERTAKEN PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE SERVICE
Free quotes & estimates For a FREE no obligation quote please call: 0115 9397558 OR 07809 559782
21 Charles Ave, Beeston, Nottingham Tel: 07889 247933
www.roofersnottingham.com
Dean Harper Plumbing & Heating
Boiler Installations Boiler Repairs & Servicing Over 30 years experience Kitchen & Bathroom Installations with Tiling & Plastering work included Please call Dean: 07970
632369 Daytime
0115 9171901 Evenings Based in Trowell, cover all local areas. 12 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements
Building and Maintenance
Ltd.
We specialise in: Extensions Alterations Refurbishments
Other services: Joinery Maintenance Insurance Work Kitchens and Bathrooms Fencing & Decking - supplied & fitted
Solutions tailored to your needs. FREE no obligation quote FREEPHONE: 0800 955 8585 or 07826 175495 www.jwspropertyservices.co.uk
We are a local, independent company based in Wollaton and specialise in Residential Lettings and Property Management. We have a passion for property and a dedication for delivering a quality service. As Specialists we are fully focused on the priorities and needs of the Landlord, and, unlike estate agents, our loyalties are not divided by dealing with property sales and mortgages. We understand that letting your property, especially for the first time, can be a worrying experience. With this in mind, we offer a fantastic All Inclusive Management Service, taking on full responsibility with on-going management, honest advice and regular communication to help maximise the financial potential of your asset.
OFFERS Let Only - 20% Off Fee Limited Offer All Inclusive Management No Upfront Costs FREE Initial 12 Month Rent Guarantee Cover
NO VAT
For further information please call Giles : 0115 882 0552 lettings@gilesalexander.co.uk www.gilesalexander.co.uk 13 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements
Nottingham’s
No. 1 Solar PV Installer Invest in your future and turn Sunshine into cash! Dramatically reduce your household ills No more worrying about future energy price increases & all while doing your bit for the Environment Having Solar PV panels fitted is so much easier and cheaper than you imagine and the savings and future earning potential should not be missed.
Enquiries : 0800 2922291 0115 9224781 07792657573
Call us today for a FREE no obligation survey and quote. A 4kw all black panel system (16 panels) from £4995.00 giving you a yearly return of £950.00 from feed in tariff and savings. Figures above based on south facing roof orientation. Willmark Energy is a MCS accredited renewable energy installation company, providing bespoke services to both the domestic and commercial markets.
Willmark Energy LLP- Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3JF www.willmarkenergy.co.uk
Commercial and Domestic Installations and repairs
Testing and Inspection Maintenance
Cooker and Shower Repairs and Installation
Data Solutions
Fire Alarms
All work guaranteed and fully compliant with I.E.E regulations
Intruder Alarms
Plumbing—inc. Kitchen & Bathroom Installations
Door Entry Systems PAT Testing
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Refresh Your Kitchen
KITCHEN REPLACEMENT DOORS Bespoke size, modern & traditional, individually manufactured for you
German quality cooking appliances, sinks & taps
How much does it cost? This kitchen makeover....
7 x doors 4 x drawers Worktops Plinth Cornice Handles
Additional items 1½ bowl, sink & taps - £99
TOTAL MAKEOVER £866
New World fan oven New World gas hob Extractor hood TOTAL PRICE £489
We also offer a supply only package. We will drill for hinges to suit your cabinets free of charge, and for a limited period, supply a Blanco 1½ bowl sink for only £50.
Ring 0115 973 0700 or email: luke@sc-dg.co.uk to learn more about this fantastic offer. Elan House, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1JU
www.sc-dg.co.uk
Part of the Steven Christopher Design Group of Companies
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Stapleford Cue Club Licensed Air Conditioned Snooker Club 12 NOON –11PM MON - FRI 11AM - 11 PM SAT - SUN FULLY AIR CONDITIONED 6 FULL©SIZE TABLES Publications Beech 2 STEEL BLOCK TOURNAMENT TABLE WITH TOURNAMENT LIGHTING 2 TOURNAMENT STANDARD 8 BALL POOL TABLES WITH TOURNAMENT LIGHTING DARTS WITH ELECTRONIC SCORING LOUNGE AREA WITH BIG SCREEN TV'S LIVE SPORTS WEEKLY POKER
CUE RE-TIPPING & FERRULE SERVICE COACHING AVAILABLE REGULAR EXHIBITIONS WITH TOP PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
148a Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7AY.
0115 9394504 www. staplefordcueclub.com
GAMES SEATING UP TO 28 PLAYERS HOT FOOD AVAILABLE MONTHLY TOURNAMENTS SNOOKER AND POOL TEAMS PLAYING IN LOCAL LEAGUES ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS CUE & CASE SALES
We are situated behind Gilliots Funeral Service
and Pizza Hut
Fully qualified Over 35 years experience Joiner, shop fitter, cabinet maker, kitchen installer No job too small—free no obligation quote Cover all local areas Friendly & reliable Call John Shaw:
0115 9172934 07788934153 16 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements
76b Derby Road, Stapleford Nottingham NG9 7AB
0115 9390890
www.archerflooring.co.uk Opening times: Mon– Fri 9am-5pm Sat 10am—4pm All major debit / credit cards accepted
CARPETS | VINYLS | WOOD FLOORING
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Carpets & Carpet Fitting Safety Flooring inc. Wet Rooms Wood Flooring
LOCAL KARNDEAN & AMTICO SUPPLIER
Supplier of Amtico & Karndean Flooring Turtle Door Mats Huge selections of Carpets
Come & visit our Official Karndean Studio to view our excellent range
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Bridget Fords
NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS
Driving School
Friendly | Patient | Female Qualified DSA ADI Instructor Highest Grade 6 Instructor Beginner Courses Refresher Courses Block Booking Competitive Rates Pass Plus Motorway Tuition Nervous Pupils Welcome
C & J Upvc Maintenance provides a wide range of services for all your window and door repair requirements in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas. Our reputation has been built on solid workmanship and customer satisfaction. We cover all aspects of your double glazing repairs from full door lock replacements to a full conservatory roof replacement. MULTI-POINT DOOR LOCK AND TILT AND SLIDE PATIO DOOR REPAIR SPECIALISTS. Handles, Lock, Letter Boxes, Hinges, Rubber Gaskets, Glass Units, Panels, Additional Security, Adjustments and much more.. Please call us for further information.
Company built on our customers recommendations 100%Family Run Business! Fast & Friendly Service All work comes fully guaranteed We carry full public liability insurance Competitive prices Over shoes worn to protect your flooring Sign written vehicle and uniformed engineer Most products carried in stock meaning that we can offer a fast response time
First 3 lessons ÂŁ30
TEL: 0115 849 8397 / 07999 599 501 www.candjupvcmaintenance.co.uk 33 Wortley Avenue, Trowell, Notts
Please telephone
07771 802 115
TAG LTD.
PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS. LOCAL COMPANY. BASED IN TROWELL ESTABLISHED 2001.GAS SAFE 204457
Full gas heating designed and installed + system up-grades. Boiler /fire/ heating repairs (Combi boiler specialists). Gas safety checks / servicing/repair to domestic, commercial & industrial properties. Full or part bathroom/wet room installations (including tiling) Landlord gas safety inspections (Private or agents) Design & installation of commercial & industrial heating systems/ shower & toilet blocks. Commercial catering appliances serviced/ tested/ repaired (certificates issued). All gas work undertaken including LPG. All general plumbing work undertaken.
Contract work carried-out within building trade.
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BATH OUT ... ENCLOSURE IN! Having trouble getting in and out of the bath? We can help solve your problem with a beautiful shower enclosure to replace your bath from
£1,495 (VAT FREE IF REGISTERED DISABLED)
Haydn Interiors for Quality Kitchen, Bedrooms & Bathrooms at a cost to suit you!. Also available replacement kitchen doors, direct from the manufacturer. FAMILY BUSINESS, FATHER & DAUGHTER EST OVER 30 YEARS FULL SERVICE UNDERTAKEN, PLASTERING TILING, LIGHTING & BUILDING WORK
HAYDN RD
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MANSFIELD RD
WE ARE HERE VICTORIA
Haydn Interiors Ltd. OPM House, Haydn Road, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2LB 0115 962 2600 haydninteriors@ntlbusiness.com www.haydninteriors.co.uk Mon– Fri 9.30—5.00 Sat-10.00-4.00
HUCKNALL RD
Visit our showroom at:
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Home Improvements | Bathroom and Kitchen Installations
New bathroom refurbishment including all building alterations Plastering – Electrical – Tiling work. New Kitchens Installed or existing refurbished. Walk in shower installations. Disability showering needs All Tiling – Electrical – Plastering - Building alterations. General maintenance and repair works carried out. No Job to small. Free advice and quotations available Over 35 years experience NO free gimmicks Just a personal and quality installation service.
Call Frank now on: 07969904242 Moorbridge Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham 24 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements
M.R.Oates Ltd
I work with you to design any sized area and transform it into something to be proud of and enjoyed for many years to come. From the initial consultation to the complete makeover, I work with full attention to detail and pride myself in the end result. Building walls & planters, paths, fencing, gardening, laying turf, water features plus more. Please call me for more details.
builder & bespoke garden design
Fencing & Walls Garden Maintenance Tree Lopping Building Maintenance Patios Roof work Michael Oates 07770 398002
0115 9443040
michael.oates1965@yahoo.com
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STYLISTIC UPHOLSTERY
The Re-Upholstery Specialists Traditional Handcrafted Upholstery Family Business Cushion Replacements Antique Re-Upholstery Spring Repairs Home Book Loan Written Estimates SHOW ROOM & WORKSHOP
0115 9259149 60 Attenborough Lane Chilwell Nottingham NG9 5JW www.stylistic-upholstery.co.uk
ahbs Limited
Accounts Tax Returns
Vat Returns & Payroll Services
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Monthly Management Accounts Free Initial Consultation & Quote
CALL
Small Businesses
0115 8373030
Self Employed Limited Companies
ILKESTON 0115 932 9888 26 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements
Moles
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Cockroaches
Family Business With An Excellent Reputation
Flies
Bees
Wasps
Fleas
Ants
Squirrels Bed Bugs
Mice Rats
Carpet Cleaning Upholstery Cleaning Leather Cleaning Eco Friendly—Non Toxic Materials Used All Work Fully Insured & Guaranteed All Work Carried Out By The Owners Competitive Rates—Quality Cleaning Please call Shaun Lord Or 07810 820555
0115 8756766
Patios Pathways Landscaping Drains & Drainage work
Block Paving & Indian Stone Specialists
Quality & Service from a member of The Guild Of Master Craftsmen Family Run Business – No Subcontractors References & photographs available All work guaranteed
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MOBILE PHONE & COMPUTER SPECIALISTS
MOBILE PHONE UNLOCKING, REPAIRS AND SALES "MOST REPAIRS CARRIED OUT SAME DAY"
APPLE IPHONE IPAD IPOD IMAC REPAIRS & ACCESSORIES BUSINESS SUPPORT HOME CALL OUTS
SAT NAV REPAIRS & UPGRADES
NETWORKING WEB DESIGN
GAMES CONSOLE REPAIRS
LARGE SELECTION OF LAPTOPS & COMPUTERS
COMPUTER/LAPTOP SALES AND REPAIRS & ACCESSORIES
LARGE SELECTION OF MOBILE PHONES, IPODS, & TABLETS
BEATS STYLE HEADSETS FANTASTIC SOUND QUALITY! “YOU WON’T BELIEVE HOW GOOD THESE ARE!
ONLY £19! *WE NOW BUY, SELL & REPAIR TABLETS*
74 Derby Road Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7AB
0115 949 9136 www.jascomms.com
info@jascomms.com
WE ARE NOTTINGHAMS NO.1 COMPUTER AND MOBILE PHONE SPECIALISTS ESTABLISHED IN STAPLEFORD FOR 10 YEARS WITH OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE
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fionafrankland
78 Derby Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 7AB Tel: 0115 9393360 email: fflegalservices.com
legalservices
We offer the following: Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney Court Of Protection Advance Directives (Living Wills) House Clearance — Full Or Part Homes Cleared Care Fee Planning Also offering services for Conveyancing and Wealth Management
Home visits and hospital visits by appointment. Open every day Monday – Friday 9am-5.pm Saturday 9am –mid-day Ground floor offices offering disabled access, on street parking available.
Right in the heart of Stapleford Little Grapevine Tip Home Interiors– Use Your Flat Surfaces For busy homes create a focal point. Use the flat surface as a showcase area, with one central display. For instance, use your most beautiful vase full of dried flowers as the centre of attention atop an upright piano. Put your favourite decorative ceramic bowl in the centre of a windowsill (as long as it doesn't interfere with the opening of the window). Cluster a trio of unusual glass paperweights on a radiator cover. By creating a focal point, anything else put on the surface sticks out like a sore thumb.
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YOUR HEALTH
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YOUR HEALTH continued from page 30 & 31
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Holistic Massage & Wellbeing Services
RELAX, UNWIND, BE PAMPERED, BE WELL.
Tel: Caroline 07970 830423 Local home-based treatment room in Wollaton.
Aromatherapy Hopi Ear Candles Body Wraps Indian Head Massage
Hot Stones Massage No Botox Facial Treatments Look Good, Feel GREAT! More treatments available,
please ask
By appointment only. Call today to book. Card payments accepted email: starflowerholisticsltd@gmail.com www.starflowerholistics.com Caroline is also an independent distributor for Forever Living Products with natural Aloe Vera and beehive based products offering a total solution to your wellbeing . Visit www.carolinebeasleyshop.myforever.biz/store
Recommend a friend or book a party for a pamper evening & receive a special gift or a voucher towards treatment.
Special offers – 10% off first treatment with this advert
TRANQUILITY
TRANQUILITY
Holistic Therapy Centre and Studio
Holistic Therapy Centre and Studio
Bath Bomb & Soap Making Course
10am– 11.15am 24th Feb, 3rd and 10th March 2014
Held in our lovely studio at Tranquility Holistic Therapy Centre. Learn how to make your own unique natural bath bombs and soap, take home your finished products All equipment, course notes and ingredients provided. 2 hours of fun making your own products with all natural ingredients such as essential oils (no fragrance oils used at all only pure essential oils, natural colours, flowers and seeds).
£25.00 for a three 1¼ hour classes in our lovely tranquil studio; The course fee includes: Course Manual Massage Oil Relaxation for parents Refreshments for parents Learn how to massage your baby, comfort, calm, soothe, Help baby to sleep better and increase your bond with your baby on our fun and friendly baby Massage course!
Suitable for all ages! Free tea and coffee too! Classes Monday, Tues and Weds – 9.30am – 11.30am and Sat– 11.30am—1.30pm Only £20 per person! Great for making for gifts for friends and family! Great Valentines or Mothers Day gift!
Great for settling unsettled or colicky babies too! Why not treat yourself after the course to a 10 minute hand and arm massage while your baby is sleeping right next to you in our studio!
Optional £6 per person.
Call Kerrie to book on : 0115 922 1919 or call or text on 07740 196289
To book on this course please call or text Kerrie on
0115 9221919 / 07740 196289
ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL DUE TO LIMITED SPACE
178 High road, Chilwell Nottingham NG9 5BB www. tranquilityevents.co.uk
www.tranquilityevents.co.uk 178 High Road, Chilwell Nottingham NG9 5BB
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Anne Edwards Hypnotherapy
Mobile Hair Design by Fliss (AKA Phyll)
Dhyp.GQHP Mufh. Aufh GHR
Professional hairdressing in the comfort of your own home
Stapleford & Nottingham For help with:
City & Guilds + Level 3 Training assessor Fully experienced in all techniques Friendly and reliable Only quality products used Great prices & regular offers 20% off first visit with this advert Cover all the NG9 area
IBS-Fear/Control Fears and Phobias Stress and Anxiety Weight/Smoking Self Esteem Childhood Issues & much more...... EVENING APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE
Call me at anytime on
07708438798 or 0115 9391312.
Please call Fliss
www.hypno1.com/AnneEdwards.htm
07599415934 Leave a message and I will return your call
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Amazing Offers!
Qualified Mobile Beauty Therapist
Two Colour Foils
ÂŁ54.95
I offer a friendly, professional one to one service for Ladies only. I am a fully qualified mobile beauty therapist offering:
Include Cut & Finish!
Waxing Body Massage Manicures, Pedicures Indian Head Massage Eyebrows, Eyebrow tints and more My priority is to make you feel relaxed in the comfort of your own home, clients are assured the treatments are of the highest standard.
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR SELF EMPLOYED HAIRDRESSER TO RENT A CHAIR HERE! Call for further details:
Tel: 0115 922 0000 6 Regent Street Beeston Nottingham NG9 2EA
For more information or to book an appointment Call Francesca Ball :
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Health Beauty & Well Being
Tracey Tues 5pm & 7pm
George Wed 6.30pm
Irene Thurs 6.30pm
Louise Tues 5.30pm & 7.30pm
Margaret Thurs 10am
Louise Fri 9.30am
Debbie Tues 6pm
Kerry Thurs 5pm & 7pm
Toton Meth Church Stapleford Lane, Toton T: 07989448421
Trinity Methodist Church Cross St, Long Eaton T: 01773 770428
Wollaton Vale Comm Centre, Rosedale Drive, Wollaton. T: 07974731277 Harry’s Bar, Festival Inn, Ilkeston Road Trowell T: 07738634284
Irene Tues 6pm & Thurs 9.30am St Hughes Church Hall Staverton Rd, Bilborough T: 0115 9136396
Chilwell Rd Methodist Church, Chilwell. T: 0115 9288263 Bramcote Memorial Hall Church St, Bramcote T: 07877615284
NEW GROUP OPENING Jan 3rd Cricket Club, Wollaton Rd Wollaton. T: 07974731277
St Barnabas Church Barncroft (off Inham Rd) Chilwell T: 07870409422
Kerry Sat 9.30am
Charlotte Thurs 5.30pm
George Sat 10am
Stapleford Community Centre,Cliffe Hill Stapleford T: 0115 9288263
Charlotte Wed 5.30pm
Margaret Wed 6pm
The Pearson Centre, Nuart Road, Beeston T: 07877615284
St Teresa’s Church Hall Staverton Rd, Bilborough T: 0115 9136396
Margaret Thurs 6pm
Queens Rd Methodist Church Queens Rd, Beeston T: 07870409422
The Meeting Place (next to Horse & Jockey public house) Nottm Rd, Stapleford T: 01773 770428
St Leonards Com. Centre, Bramcote Lane Wollaton T: 07877615284
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S.T.E ELECTRICAL 26 Kirkham Drive, Toton, Nottingham. NO VAT ALL WORK INSURED HOUSE RE-WIRING SPECIALISTS REPLACEMENT FUSE BOXES ESTABLISHED OVER 10 YEARS EMERGENCY CALL OUT DAY OR NIGHT FREE QUOTES & ESTIMATES ALL WORK TO HIGH STANDARD
Call: Steve Attenborough Qualified Electrician
Office: 0115 849 4282 (Answer phone) Mobile: 07876 024353
We supply & fit high quality UPVC Windows, Doors, Soffits, & Fascias.
Based in Chilwell, covers all local areas.
All types of remedials undertaken including misted glass units.
Emergency Plumbing
We pride ourselves by obtaining most of our work generated from client’s recommendations. We are a small family business, and can give personal service, help and advice. NO SALESMEN - For a FREE no
Fully Qualified No Job Too Small Gas Cookers Installed No Call Out Charge City and Guilds
obligation quote please call
0115 917 2857 67 Rayneham Road, Ilkeston,
Derbyshire DE7 8RG Please call Lloyd Spendlove QANW INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEES
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D&B DECORATING
APPLIANCE REPAIRS EST1993
WASHERS DISHWASHERS FRIDGES FREEZERS COOKERS TUMBLE DRYERS BUILT-IN KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Time Served Tradesmen | 20 Years Experience Commercial & Domestic Paperhanging | Coving Fully Insured | Free Quotes
Tel: 0115 968 1346 Engineer: 07976 754 793
Telephone Duncan Harding
0115 877 9802 0778 995 2379
www.mooreservice.co.uk
8 Hogarth Close Stapleford Nottingham
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VENUE Trent Vale Infants School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottinghamshire NG9 1LP. TIME 7.30 - 9.30pm. ADMISSION £2.00 Adults £1.00 Children
March 17th 2014
THE WILDLIFE OF CORNWALL Jack Perks
Think of Cornwall and imagine rock pools and beautiful scenery. To this, add spectacular underwater photography and diverse wildlife and you will certainly have a night to remember.
March 31st 2014
AROUND THE WORLD IN 25 YEARS Martin Butler
25 years ago Martin and Sarah embarked on a journey together. This has included 5 continents, over 35 countries and one travel bug. Come and catch a glimpse of our intrepid travellers’ wildlife highlights on a whistle-stop tour around the world.
April 28th 2014
NOW THAT’S SCILLY Nigel Slater
The romantic and beautiful Isles of Scilly are just visible from Land’s End, but could be anywhere in the Mediterranean. Nigel looks at their history, Island life and the sub-tropical flora and fauna found there. We commemorate Keith Corbett at this meeting and have our brief AGM
Contacts: Bill Wheatley 0115 9250208, Nigel Slater 0115 9166518 Beestonwildlifegroup@hotmail.co.uk www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk/activities/beeston-wildlife-group www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/ 40 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements
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PAWS 4 HYDROTHERAPY
Japanese Water Gardens 251 Toton Lane Stapleford Nottingham NG9 7JA
Springtime safety tips for dog owners
At Paws 4Hydrotherapy we have a purpose built heated hydrotherapy pool and spa suited to all breeds of dogs. Conditions which benefit from hydrotherapy are: Arthritis | Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, Hip replacements–pre and post operative following: Cruciate Rupture/Repair | Spinal Injuries | OCD Paralysis | General Fitness & more. A majority of Pet Insurance Companies will pay for this treatment.
Spring plants and flowers Watch out for poisonous plants. Species common at this time of year include lilies, daffodils, spring bulbs and azaleas. If you notice any signs of poisoning such as excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, appearing ‘drunk’ or even collapsing – then contact your vet immediately.
NEW DOGGY DAY CARE with flexible hours to suit your needs– If you work all day, or a family to care for, or just need a few hours break, bring them down to Paw 4 , where they will be looked after, walked throughout the day, half & full days available.
Qualified Member of the CHA (Canine Hydrotherapy Association) All staff are fully trained and will work along side your Vet. For more information on the hydrotherapy or our other services (including dog washing), please visit www.paws4.org.uk or
contact Anne on 0115 9398876 07786735384
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“The Cast” bring HMP Larkhill to life with Bad Girls–The Musical
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PAUL ALLEN YOUR LOCAL PLUMBER SMALL JOBS No VAT SPECIALIST
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Matthew Monaghan Plumbing & Heating Services Hofton & Sons trained & recommended plumber QUALITY INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF: Bathrooms| Wetrooms Heating Systems| Boilers |Water Heaters Fires | Cookers Underfloor Heating Guttering | Leadwork Drainage Systems Oil Systems FREE QUOTES Propane Systems Power Flushing GAS SAFE, OFTEC, All Plumbing & Gas work LPG CERTIFIED
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Small but perfectly formed
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Home. There’s no place like it. Specialists in providing people with non-medical care in their own homes.
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COMMUNITY HOUSING AT ABEL COLLIN’S, BEESTON
Are you 60 or over? Able to live independently? Receiving (or eligible for) housing benefit? You might qualify for housing at Abel Collin’s. We have over sixty properties (two-bedroom houses and one- and two-bedroom bungalows) in private grounds on Derby Road, Beeston (junction of Wollaton Road) We have a lively and friendly community and resident warden support. Interested? Contact Mrs Janice Avery on 0115 9224826 (weekday mornings), email: abelcollinsadmin@btconnect.com or write to the Administrator, 13a Collin’s Homes, Derby Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2TF. Our website is www.abelcollins.org.uk Registered charity No 214833
THE RUBY BALL – SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 2014 In 2014 Broxtowe Council will mark its 40th Anniversary To celebrate this important occasion, please join us for the Ruby Themed, Mayor’s Charity Ball and Civic Night on Saturday 5th April 2014 at the award winning Nottingham Belfry Hotel from 7.00pm. Tickets are available until FRIDAY 21ST MARCH, priced at just £32.00. The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Iris White will host the Ball to raise money for Treetops Hospice and The Helpful Bureau, Stapleford. As well as a delicious three course meal and coffee, there will be music from Phil Rostance and the Marshall Band and a charity raffle. For more information and to secure your place, contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3210 or visit the website at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/charityball 54 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements
JOHN SUTTON, BUILDER HOME EXTENSIONS
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Covers all local areas.
Sewing & Knitting Centre Beeston
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Book Review by Claire Lyons
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SWIFT DIY SERVICES
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By Matt Joy
Multi-purpose vehicles - or MPVs as you probably know them - have been around since the mid1980s and since then they have mutated into various sizes and layouts to suit a wider audience. But if you think laterally for a moment there's been a vehicle that qualifies as multi-purpose that has been on sale for decades - the humble pick-up. It's a humble thing because for a long time it has been solely a working vehicle, but in recent years the combination of utility and visual toughness has made it desirable in its own right. Chevrolet is going to get in on the act too, with its Colorado. In its US homeland the pick-up truck is the best-selling vehicle of all, but this will be the first one to reach the UK. It's part of a bigger picture for Chevrolet in Europe as it broadens its range with more vehicles that have previously been sold only in the US or Asia, and the Colorado is the most recent example. There are no surprises with the exterior appearance: practicality still comes first so there is a sizeable load area at the rear and a cabin arrangement to suit your own needs. You can have a single cab, crew cab or double cab to balance space for cargo and people. But don't think of it as
just a workhorse. For starters you can tell immediately it's a Chevrolet by the family grille up front, and despite being a good deal larger than most of its siblings there is clear family resemblance. There's also a good deal of scope for making the Colorado look just how you want it: the alloy wheel options are appealing and you can add chrome detailing to boot. The Colorado is classed as a medium-sized truck; not one of the behemoths that you might associate with the US and so is suited to UK roads; big enough to be cavernous but not so big that you'll never get it down a village high street. You get the same impression once you've climbed aboard. The view out is as uncluttered and as panoramic as you would hope for, and looking above most other traffic and far ahead never fails to be an advantage. But you don't feel like you're driving a bus either. For starters the cabin is clearly influenced by the interiors of cars rather than trucks. Choose one of the higher-specification versions and you have a pleasing two-tone fascia with a slick-looking centre console that takes care of the climate control and audio system.
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Even the more humble versions look good, with a chunky steering wheel to grasp, smart and clear instrument displays and comfortable seats. Yes the plastics are hardy rather than luxuriant but you know they'll take abuse and come back for more. There's a choice of a 2.5-litre or 2.8-litre Duramax diesels, both of which provide exactly the kind of motive power you want and need; lots of torque from low engine revs and an easy-going nature. However the relative refinement of both the Colorado's cabin and the powerplant itself means that you don't have to hear everything that the engine is doing: it just gets on with the job in hand. Even at motorway speeds there is just a distant thrum from the engine room as it happily ticks along. The manual gearbox option thankfully gives you a positive shift without a vast gearlever that so often comes as standard in a pick-up, while the six-speed automatic is impressively smooth and unobtrusive.
“the combination of utility and visual toughness has made it desirable in its own right” The other thing most people expect from a pick-up is laughably vague steering and a bouncy ride, but there's none of that with the Colorado. With a little over four turns from lock-to-lock your steering inputs are faithfully replicated at the front wheels and low speed manoeuvres aren't as daunting as its size might suggest. Out on the road you can place the Colorado accurately and it will cruise in a rocksteady fashion without needing lots of steering inputs. The ride is understandably soft, and although it has leaf spring suspension at the rear for maximum load capacity it's all tied down very well – only seriously bad roads taken at speed will cause any significant movement.
With the business of driving and accommodating passengers taken care of, the rest of the Colorado's duties are a cinch; the vast load bay means you can chuck in whatever you like, the rear tailgate is sturdy enough to stand on for a better view. And the switchable four-wheel drive system works very well indeed, flipping between modes on the move. And it can tackle seriously tough terrain too - certainly the worst Thai roads imaginable.
Chevrolet Colorado Z71 2.5 Duramax LTZ, £18,500 (est) Engine: 2.5-litre diesel producing 148bhp and 258lb.ft of torque Transmission: Five-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels Performance: Top speed 115mph (est) 0-62mph 12 seconds (est) Economy: 30.4mpg combined (est) Emissions: 210g/km (est)
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Parma Ham and Caramelised Red Onion
Valentines Tart
150g (8 oz) ready rolled puff pastry 1 egg, beaten 2 medium red onions ½ tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar 4 slices Parma Ham fresh rosemary 50g (2 oz) Feta cheese 1 fig salt and pepper
Serves 2
Chef's Tip: These little tarts are just perfect with a green and use your knife leafy salad and to trace the line that balsamic was scored before vinaigrette. cooking. Very carefully,
Start by making the puffpastry cases. Unroll the puff pastry and cut out 2 x12cm squares. Using a sharp knife, cut heart shapes from the two pastry squares and score ½ cm from the edge of the hearts, around their perimeter. Prick the inner heart with a fork and brush the pastry with beaten egg, season with cracked black pepper. Place on a baking sheet and cook in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/ Gas Mark 6 for 10 minutes, until beginning to brown. Take the pastries out of the oven
peel off the top of the inner heart to leave a heartshaped pastry case. To make the filling, finely slice the red onions and fry in olive oil until golden. Add 2 ½ tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, stirring until the onions have caramelised, and season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Tear up a slice of Parma Ham into the base of each tart. Share
the caramelised onions between the tart cases, sprinkle with fresh rosemary and chunks of feta cheese and return to the oven to cook for a further 10 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown. Whilst the tarts are cooking, quarter the fig and place on a baking tray. Drizzle with the remaining balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and season with cracked black pepper. Place in the oven for 5-6 minutes until they are soft and caramelised. Serve the tarts fresh out of the oven with a slice of Parma Ham, roasted balsamic figs, and sprigs of fresh rosemary.
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CROSSWORD Across 1. Get rid of (4) 3. Beloved (8) 9. Exclude (4,3) 10. Collier (5) 11. Diligence (12) 13. Deserved (6) 15. Verse (6) 17. Dedication (12) 20. Over (5) 21. Very old (7) 22. Ceased (8) 23. Scourge (4)
Down 1. Calamity (8) 2. Hillock (5) 4. Deviation (6) 5. Protestation (12) 6. Blessing (7) 7. Listeners (4) 8. Inhumanity (12) 12. Chief prop (8) 14. Disorderly (7) 16. Abrade (6) 18. Perfect (5) 19. Was profitable (4)
SUDOKU Each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic you don’t have to guess!
7 8 1 5 3 6 7 2
8 4 7 5 6 3 7
6 1 5 7 9 2 3 7 2 5 3 4 1 9 3
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Little Grapevine Tip Hand Tool Storage Decades ago, home handymen developed an amazingly simple and efficient system for keeping hand tools in order. They put up a sheet of "Peg Board" over the garage workbench, and hung tools off Peg Board hooks. To make things even easier, they traced around the tools, so they could quickly see if any tool was missing, what the tool was, and where it should be put back. This system still works wonders.
Solutions Crossword Quick solutions Across: 1 Dump; 3 Adorable; 9 Shut out; 10 Miner; 11 Sedulousness; 13 Earned; 15 Stanza; 17 Consecration; 20 Above; 21 Ancient; 22 Desisted; 23 Flay.
GRAPEVINE DEADLINE DATES FOR ADVERTISERS
Down: 1 Disaster; 2 Mound; 4 Detour; 5 Remonstrance; 6 Benison; 7 Ears; 8 Soullessness; 12 Mainstay; 14 Riotous; 16 Scrape; 18 Ideal; 19 Paid.
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Sudoku solutions:
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MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH of Broxtowe, Councillor Iris White visit May Shaw as she celebrated her 105th birthday last month. May lives at Silverdale Care Home in Beeston.
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