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The 4 winners for the Trentham Festival was L.Thompson, S.Clay, M.J Sadler, and K.Fowkes, all won 2 tickets each. Congratulations.

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Hello everyone, In this months issue: Two Business Reviews - Ryan Plumbing and Heating who have now opened their shop in Stapleford and The Hakushi Centre, in Sandiacre - see inside! Community information, events, and of course our regular contributor to the Grapevine Gardener Steve. There are 2 tickets to be won for The South (was called The Beautiful South) and 2 tickets for the Big Night Out with Tom Elliott!

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I am still over at Erewash Sound local radio every other Saturday chatting all things gardening, remember if you have an event or would like to have a question read out on air, please do drop me a line gardenersteve24@live.co.uk So, with autumn waiting in the wings to put on its performance and what a show it always is! keep a look out over the next few months as I will be sharing plants, we can grow in our gardens that give us stunning autumn colour. Happy gardening everyone!

• You can feed your lawn with an autumn fertiliser now, which is rich in potassium and low in nitrogen.

It‛s Gardener Steve here! and I‛m bringing you gardening tips, news and events.

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Hello WelcomeGardeners…tothismonth's Life in the garden, I can’t believe its September! But then again next year's spring bulb catalogue has arrived and it's always such a great read, these are the bulbs that we buy and plant now which will then give us our beautiful spring Septemberdisplays.isalovely month in the garden, still giving lots of colour hopefully after the incredibly dry summer and the heat wave's we have had?. I do hope your gardens are starting to recover and your grass starting to green up! I know my garden is getting there slowly. Our gardens and plants deserve medals don't you think? they’re tough old boots really!! This month is also a little more relaxed compared to the busy months of spring and summer, but it is the ideal time plant new plants and to divide existing plants while the soil is still warm, and there’s less need to water as the days will be cooler.

Jobs for you to do in your garden this month…

Gardening Saturday Lunch @ Erewash Sound

Life in the garden.HelloGardeners…

• To help pumpkins ripen in time for Halloween remove any leaves shadowing the fruits.

• When beans and peas finish cropping simply cut the plant away at ground level, leaving the roots in the soil. These crops fix nitrogen which is slowly released into the soil as the roots break down.

• Continue to feed and dead head hanging basket and containers and they will keep flowering till the first frosts

• Fill gaps in borders with autumn flowering plants such as Sedum, Aster, Chrysanthemum and Japanese Anemones to extend the colour to the end of the season.

SEDUM SPECTABILE ‘AUTUMN JOY‘ (Stonecrop, Herbsfraude)

period: Late Summer - Early Autumn

Hardiness: Propagation:HardyBydivision in spring or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early Pruning:summerChelsea

• Create a new lawn from turf or seed - autumn weather is ideal for good lawn establishment.

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Gardener Steve’s plant of the month

• Plant hyacinth and amaryllis bulbs for forcing for an early display

Pest and Diseases: Slugs, snails and vine weevil can attack also root rot

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Sedum is a perennial with thick, succulent leaves, fleshy stems, and clusters of star-shaped flowers. There are many types of Sedums, they all have diﬀerent uses: such as low–growing varieties for ground covers and rock gardens and tall varieties for borders. Sedums are easy to care for and are good for cut flowers. Sedum Autumn Joy is a taller growing variety. Sedum specablie ‘ Autumn Joy’ has succulent, lettuce-green leaves, topped with salmon-pink flower-heads in summer, maturing to pinkish-bronze then coppery-red in autumn. This is an ideal perennial as a filler plant for a sunny, well-drained spot in the front or middle of the border. A valuable source of nectar for butterflies and bees in late summer to early autumn , the dried flower heads provide structure and colour in the winter

• Keep Camellias and Rhododendrons well-watered at this time of year to ensure that next year's buds develop well.

Height and Spread: 60cm x 60cm (2ft x 2ft)

• Now is the time to buy and plant spring flowering bulbs

chop technique in May, Cut back after flowering or leave till spring as faded flowers give interest through the winter months

Soil: Any garden soil, well drained

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Start planting autumn onion sets.

After exploring the gardens why not visit the Shop and Plant Centre for a wide range of plants, seeds, garden accessories, books, gifts, food and much more. With a full day ahead of you, your day starts oﬀ with a breakfast roll and a hot drink from our pick-up points either the Navigation Inn, Breaston or the Plough Inn, Sandiacre. Cost for this trip is £45.00pp and £40.00 for RHS Members and includes breakfast and entrance at Bridgewater garden. For more information or to book your place, You can call the booking line on 07413408751 or email: infoblueskiesthelimit@gmail.com places are limited, and popular, so early booking is advised.

Day trip to RHS Harlow Carr and Horticap@Bluecoat Nurseries Saturday 15th October

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Our first stop of the day will be Bluecoat Wood Nurseries which is home to Horticap. Horticap is a charitable organisation which is managed by a team of suitably qualified staﬀ and with help from volunteers provide adults with learning and other disabilities training in horticulture, allied crafts and rural skills.They help students extend their knowledge and skills whilst maintaining a beautiful garden for members of the public to enjoy which includes a wildlife and bird spotting area, as well as beautiful flowers, plants, trees and shrubs, it's a fully working nursery so there will be plant sales. Don't forget to visit the new Hopkins cafe and gift shop during our visit. It is then on to RHS Harlow Carr and it is one of Yorkshire’s most relaxing and innovative gardens and one of five public gardens run by the Royal Horticultural Society. It is located at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and is a showcase of horticultural excellence all year round! Wander through the tranquil surroundings of this stunning 58-acre garden and gain ideas for your own beds and borders and don’t forget to visit the scented garden, woodland and Queen Mothers Lake. During out visit we will be treated to late season colour not forgetting them autumnal shades.A day out at Harlow Carr would not be complete without taking a break at Yorkshire’s well-known Bettys Tea Room and Shop. Indulge yourself in delicious handmade treats, a well-earned cup of tea or a relaxing meal overlooking the stunning Harlow gardens.

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Beeston Wildlife Group is a group of enthusiasts a liated to Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

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Join Steve on a voyage around the world highlighting the best natural history, culture and stunning scenery from such places as Tanzania, Borneo, Australia, Mexico, the Caribbean and

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Feb 20th 2023 MOTHS: BUTTERFLIES OF THE NIGHT Colin Watkin

Moths are much maligned, but are equally as beautiful and fascinating as butter ies. ey y during the dayand night, have evolved to survive an army of predators and play an important role in the natural world.

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• To minimise smoke, where wood is burnt in an exempted appliance, it should have a moisture content of less than 20%. This means if you use foraged wood, you must ensure it has been dried out properly before use. If you are buying wood from a supplier, look for the woodsure ready to burn logo and keep it in a cool dry place before use.

• Many DEFRA exempt appliances are multi-fuel use and can be used with smokeless fuels such as smokeless briquettes etc.

There’s a limit on how much smoke you can release from a chimney you can only burn authorised fuel, unless you use an ‘exempt appliance’ In England you may have to pay a penalty of up to £300 if your local council decides your chimney releases too much smoke. You can be fined up to £1,000 if you burn unauthorised fuel without an exempt appliance.

With energy bills rising, you may be thinking of using open fires and log burners to keep a room warm in your house.

Most of Broxtowe Borough is a Smoke Control Area. This means that you should only use log burners or appliances that are exempted by DEFRA, with the correct fuel and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• If you are using your open fire or log or multi-fuelled burner for the first time in a while, ensure the chimney or flue has been swept and is clear. Always ensure you have a working carbon monoxide detector in any rooms with a solid fuel appliance to keep you and your family safe.

• Never burn pallets, old fencing, furniture or treated wood as it is treated with chemicals which can release toxins when burnt.

• More guidance on smoke control areas can be found on the Government's Smoke Control Area Rules webpage. https://www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules?

Energy Bills Are Rising . Advice on using open fires and log burners.

Many parts of the UK are smoke control areas where:

• If you are using an open fire, ensure you use a smoke free fuel. Logs cannot be used on an open fire in a smoke control area, they can only be burnt on an appliance exempted by DEFRA for burning wood.

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My name is Jack Kacynski. I started J.K Conservation Projects in 2015 with the outlook of improving gardens and green spaces after I ﬁnished my Degree in Environmental Conservation. I recently started a separate website gardensofwildlife. co.uk to focus more on wildlife gardens and wildlife ponds. I oﬀer many services with my businesses from design to completion of wildlife gardens, bespoke ponds, waterfalls and streams, sensory gardens, nature trails, rockeries and planting schemes to encourage more wildlife and to increase biodiversity.

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Meet Jack from Wollaton, a Specialist in Wildlife and Ponds.

Nature is at the centre of my heart and its more important now than ever to create habitats and to improve greenspaces.Iamdetermined to help people create the garden of their dreams and to create a thriving place for nature. Nature corridors need improving by creating wildlife gardens, ponds, planting trees and hedges, allows for a better future for wildlife. Please visit my websites: www.jkconservationprojects.co.uk and www.gardensofwildlife.co.uk for more information and reviews. You can contact me on 07425524092.

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CHURCH MUSIC-A-THON IS A RESOUNDING HIT

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A highly successful Music-at-thon at Beeston Methodist Church raised more than £4,000 towards the restoration and modernisation of the splendid 1902 pipe organ. Seventy five local musicians, including organists, a string trio, vocalists, pianists, a flute quartet, folk musicians, a trumpet trio, three choirs and a baroque ensemble, performed in half hour slots throughout the day and night, filling the church with music for 24 hours.The event culminated with a special Sunday morning service on August 21, attended by Broxtowe MP Darren Henry and his wife Caroline.Organiser Fiona Fyfe said: “The music-a thon was a great success and enjoyed by all involved – whether playing, listening or helping behind the scenes. It was wonderful to be able to fill the church with an incredible variety of music. We are so grateful to all the performers and the many volunteers, who made the event possible.

The next fundraising event is a craft fair at the church on Saturday, October 15th 2022 from 10am to 3pm. A wide range of crafts will be on view at the 18 stalls with refreshments and light lunches available through the day.

“As well as raising more than £4,000 through donations and sponsorship, we were delighted by the number of people who came into the church to listen and support the performers. For some it was their first visit to Beeston Methodist Church.”

Above left- Choirs from St Mary’s Attenborough and Beeston Methodist Church taking part in the Music-a thon. Above right -The Hooley Singers performing at the Music-A Thon

The music-a-thon was the latest in a rolling programme of fundraising events that have included organ recitals, garden parties, a quiz and a sponsored walk. Beeston Methodist Church is planning a £1.6m modernisation scheme to enable it to respond better to community needs in the 21st century. The distinctive 120-year building on Chilwell Road is already used by hundreds of people a week, who attend a wide range of church and community activities. As part of it’s commitment to the Mission Possible project, church members are now three quarters of the way towards their £200,000 target.

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Funeral arranger Hannah puts the care into career as she settles in at Gillotts.

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Tickets at £8 for adults and £5 for children are available from the church oﬃce or by contacting Serena on 07713166559 (evenings/weekends). Tickets can also be bought on the door on the night of the concert, which starts at 7.30pm.

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Lara, a student at Stage 79 in Leicester, said: “We came together to help BMC with its fundraising to redevelop the church and restore the organ. We are really looking forward to performing at such a lovely venue.”

Both Lara and Rueben have studied with singing teacher Serena. Rueben, currently working for his piano diploma from the Royal College of School of Music, will play pieces by Beethoven, Rachmaninoﬀ and other composers during the concert. Serena will sing several classical items and Leo and Lara will perform songs from modern West End musicals

Just 4 – comprising classical singer and BMC member Serena Lindsay, pianist Rueben Lee and musical theatre performers Leo Foxwhite and Lara Eley - are lining up a concert programme that should contain something for everyone.

A newly formed musical group will be appearing at Beeston Methodist Church on Saturday, October 8 to raise funds for Mission Possible.

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The new Flood Warning for Beeston and Wollaton aims to provide timely information for the Tottle Brook.

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please call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, or visit www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings

As a new service, the Environment Agency is keen to work with the community to ensure that this Flood Warning is as accurate as possible. They have a network of volunteer Flood Wardens in flood risk areas across the country, who help their communities to prepare for and respond to flooding. They also act as a direct link to the Environment Agency, giving duty oﬃcers information from the community and feedback about our warning service.

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More broadly, people who are aged 50 and over, residents in care homes for older people, those with underlying health conditions, pregnant women and health and social care staﬀ will be oﬀered a Covid-19 booster vaccine this autumn. The National Booking Service will be available for those who are eligible for the autumn booster jab. Councillor Matt Barney, the council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health said:

Social care staﬀ from across Nottinghamshire have put forward their views to help shape the local Covid-19 vaccination strategy.

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I want to thank those who took the time to give their views and all social care sta across the county for their hard work and dedication throughout the pandemic. We want to do everything we can to continue to make getting vaccinated as simple and straightforward as possible. Covid-19 will still be with us as we move into the challenging autumn and winter periods and the council’s Public Health Team, working with its partners in the NHS, is committed to making the Covid-19 vaccination accessible to all social care sta , to keep those using, living and working in social care as safe as possible. I’d also like to encourage all those eligible for the autumn booster to get the jab when they are invited. Vaccination remains our best defence against infection.”

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Nottinghamshire County Council’s frontline staﬀ were invited to share their thoughts in an online survey in July.

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Wollaton u3a is a Charitable organisation established for people no longer in full time employment, or having responsibility for childcare, and who wish to expand their interests in a friendly social groupenvironment. Retired or semi-retired - bring your interest and skills to our u3a.The strength of u3a is the Interest Groups; Wollaton currently has 25 active groups, many with vacancies, covering a wide variety of interests from Art Appreciation to Whist. See our website for details. New suggestions for groups are always welcome, so if you have a special interest and wouldlike to expand it with others, let us know and we will try to form a group of like-minded members.

“Speaker” meetings are held on 4th Tuesday monthly in St. Leonard’s Community Centre. Coffee available from 9.45 a.m. with the formal meeting starting at 10.15 to allow for buses to arrive.

We are hopeful of establishing a “French Conversation” Group in the Autumn and if this appeals to you get in touch with us.

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There is no meeting in December. New members are always welcomed. If you would like to learn more join us at a Coffee Morning or one of our “Speaker” meetings where you will be very welcome. Joining details are on our website https://u3asites.org.uk/wollaton/welcomeat: or orhttps://www.facebook.com/u3awollatonyoucantelephoneon07563965968, leave a message and we will get back to you within 7 days

• 25th October Val Bird, the Chair of Bramcote History Society, will talk on Bramcote Hills House.22nd November Peter Nicholls will give us a talk on Papplewick Pumping Station.

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East Midlands Chamber is making it easy for businesses who do not have a physical office or premises - they are running a virtual office service which is flexible to adapt to the needs and circumstances of businesses who may not have a consistent cash flow or office space. Benefits to using the virtual office include: Professional business address

The D2N2 Growth Hub continue to offer valuable help and advice to businesses in Broxtowe.

The D2N2 Growth Hub is a vital support network for growing and ambitious businesses across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It will give you access to workshops and events, sharethe latest funding news and keep you informed of any regional or national programmes that will help with your growth plans.

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The 'Grumpy Old Men' and 'Golden Girls' meet on alternate weeks and enjoy meals out, bowls, snooker, shopping and much more. Our Movement 2 Music class is suitable for all abilities and meet weekly at both Stapleford and Awsworth. The well known St Helen's weekly lunch club oﬀers a twocourse meal and activity all for £5. We also run other social groups such as board games, re-connect Coﬀee Morning and craft club.

Since 1975 The Helpful Bureau, a charity based in Stapleford have been helping over 55's and disabled people within the South Broxtowe and surrounding areas live safely and independently. We oﬀer a variety of exciting day trips on our 16-seater mini bus.

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The Volunteer Transport Scheme is a fantastic service where our friendly volunteers are available to drive you to your social groups and appointments. We also have our Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle available if required. Our maintenance and gardening services are extremely popular due to their excellent reputation. From installing key safes to decorating and everything in between, you can be asured of a great service.

The Home Support Team are always on hand to help with all domestic chores and support you may require. We also have our befriending service which is vital in providing people with the friendship and support they may need.

At The Helpful Bureau we are always looking for new volunteers, if you feel you could spare some time (no matter how small) to help with transport, befriending or volunteering please contact Lauren in our oﬃce. If you would like to get involved in any of the activities and services or discuss volunteering, please call the oﬃce on (0115 9491175).

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• 19th October 2022: The Sherwin Arms, Derby Road, Bramcote. A Green King Pub with a very good value Golden Year’s Meal: Two courses £4.99 – upgrade to 3 for £1.50 extra. Meet there 12pm

• 16th November 2022: The Stapleford Cue Club, 148 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Telephone: 0115 939 4504. Entrance behind & down the side of Caprinos Pizza, may have to knock. Meet there at 12pm. Membership required, but is free for OAPs.

The Golden Girls Calendar - October 2022

• 30th November 2022: Vivo Italian Restaurant, 164 Derby Road Stapleford, by Hall Road Bus Stop. Special oﬀers at lunch time: £9.95 for two courses. Meet there at 12pm.

• 28th December 2022: Wetherspoon’s Admiral Sir John Borlase Warren, 97 Derby Rd, Stapleford. Meet there 12pm. Have a chat, a meal or drink and arrange forthcoming events. How to join the group, to enquire or book -Call The Helpful Bureau. 0115 9491175

October 2022 to December 2023 - Grumpy Old Mens Events Calendar.

• 12th October - Sherwin Arms, Bramcote. Meet at 12.30, 2 Mains for £10.99, I4 bus goes from Stapleford to outside the Sherwin every 10 mins past each hour

• 14th December 2022: Grumpies’ Christmas Dinner. Same as last year? The Plough Inn, Town Street, Sandiacre, NG10 5DU Tel 0115 9499454. Meet there for a Christmas Dinner at 12pm. The i4 Sandiacre bus turns right after the canal bridge Sandiacre and it’s the next stop. Will need to book, so please let me or the oﬃce know.

• Tuesday 25th October - Fosse Park, shopping! Mini bus travel provided for a small fee from The Helpful Bureau. Meet at 10am from The Helpful Bureau, Warren Avenue, Stapleford, NG9 8EY.

• 2nd November 2022: Nottingham Ten Pin Bowling, Clifton Boulevard, Redfield Way, Nottingham, NG7 2UW. Meet at The Helpful Bureau at 12pm and we go by the mini bus.

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1 red pepper, seeded and chopped

Tip - Try lightly frying the chorizo and sauages to make them crunchy before adding to the rice, but make sure the sausages are chunky, at least 2 inches

Ingredients:

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Slice some french bread to soak up any juices (optional )

2 handfuls of frozen sweetcorn kernels or a 198g tin, well drained a large sprinkling of Cajun seasoning

Forget microwave meals bought from the shop, pre-packed and pricey. You can make your own food for the family in minutes using a microwave. Saving both money and time. Here is a Jambalaya, a quick cheap meal for a family of four. You can also increase or decrease the quantity to suit for one person or more. Ideal meal for colder evenings to come.

3. Take the bowl out of the microwave, cover it with a plate and leave to stand for 5 minutes before stirring in the parsley, (if you are using it). Serve the jambalaya straight from the bowl, with the soured cream or creme fraiche to spoon over it, add chopped spring onions on top if using

2. Cover the bowl with cling film and pierce a couple of holes in it with a knife. Microwave the rice for 10 minutes at 750W. Tear off the cling film and stir everything,then return the uncovered bowl to the microwave for another 12-15 minutes until the rice is done.

To serve - a small handful of parsley, chopped (optional)

Method: 1. Pour the tomatoes into a large microwavable bowl. Fill the empty can with rice and tip it into the bowl, then fill the can with water and pour it in. Stir in the pepper, chorizo, sweetcorn, Cajun seasoning and some salt and pepper to season.

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400g can chopped tomatoes with garlic

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Alternatives - You could use a packet of cooked peeled prawns and add at least three minutes before the end. Or chopped cooked chicken, mushrooms and peas.

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Above: John Flynn Opticians new Heidelberg Spectralis OCT machine is one of the few in the UK, and is best in class, offering hospital-standard diagnosis of eye health for the optician’s patients.

John Flynn Opticians’ new machine, though, builds on this technology to create 4D imagery accurate to just a single micron – one hundredth of the width of a human hair.

“I’d heard that the glasses were great quality and the service was great at John Flynn Optician. The staff have been very helpful and gave me all the facts I needed. I love the personal touch and that you don’t have to ask for helpit’s just given. I love my new glasses - the style, the colour, the quality - everything. Dan and Annette have been brilliant from the minute I walked in the door. They are very friendly and provided perfect service in every way. I will be coming back and will share my experience with others.”

“I cannot speak highly enough of Dr Janjua and all his team at Flynn Opticians in Beeston. Due to wrong prescriptions in the past going to him changed my life. Not only do you get the best product on the market and expert advice, everybody is so helpful and kind. I would not go anywhere else.”

“Just picked up my third pair of specs from Flynns. I’ve used them for years and cannot fault them, from the excellent care with my sight test to Annette and Wendy who are on hand to advise, make sure your specs fit and sit properly and just generally make you feel welcome. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you all. Until my next visit.”

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The result is great service, clear vision and true peace of mind; a holistic service that’s clearly better at providing quality eyecare.

The system also uses artificial intelligence to track the exact position of successive scans, overlaying them precisely to check changes over successive months or years. Fast, contact-free and painless, the system can also send images to hospital departments for other clinicians to review in the event of a referral.

TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL 07854990608 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.beechpublications.co.uk 53 Advanced Eye Exams for 0115 925 5051 0115 939 2421 Want to stay up to date with the latest news and arrivals?why not follow us on Instagram Facebook @johnflynnopticians Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm. Saturday 9am-5pm John Flynn Opticians welcomes the registration of new patients and parking is available in the practice’s own car park. Telephone 0115 925 5051 / 0115 939 2421 to make an appointment. enquiries@johnflynnopticians.co.uk www.johnflynnopticians.co.uk Brand new, state-of-the-art equipment at John Flynn Opticians in Beeston is now facilitating the very best diagnostic capabilities to ensure the best eyecare in the country. Optometrist Dr. Janjua’s new equipment provides hospital-standard insight into your health and is one of just a handful of such machines anywhere in the UK...

technology is nothing without expertise, and so Dr. Janjua is committed to interpreting the results of a scan and explaining findings in an accessible way. With the highest quality diagnostic information comes the most accurate prescription, and alongside the very best ophthalmic lenses from across the industry – Zeiss, Nikon and Hoya –the practice’s state-of-the-art equipment is crucial, but only when used alongside the very best diagnostic skill and the provision of quality ophthalmic lenses and luxury frames.

Foresight. Hindsight. Insight. It’s quite clear how much importance we place on sight. We’ve all come to recognise that a first-class optometrist will not only make your vision sharper, as a result of the prescription they determine you need, but will also help to assess your overall health, using your eyes to as an indicator of your general health. As eye-care technology has finessed, some optometrists have invested in decent technology, but some diagnostic equipment remains the preserve of dedicated eye-care departments in specialist hospitals such as Moorfields, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Nottingham’s Queens Medical Centre. Those specialist facilities and teaching hospitals have previously been able to boast the best diagnostic technology, which High Street opticians could only look upon with envy... that is, until now. Beeston’s John Flynn Opticians, established in 1938, recently took delivery of its new Heidelberg Spectralis machine which is –without exaggeration – the best OCT scanner available for any eye-care practitioners and one which most dedicated hospital eyecare departments would covet. It’s one of just a handful of machines here in the UK and as Dr. Janjua says, it’s the gold standard for dedicated eye hospitals, let alone a High Street optician, providing him with unprecedented accuracy and clarity when making a diagnosis.

“We can use the technology to examine tiny details that help us to detect eye disease at the earliest stages, reducing the risk of sight loss and improving our patients’ lives,” says Dr NaturallyJanjua.

John Flynn Opticians provides eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses from its practice on Devonshire Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1BS, call 0115 925 5051 / 0115 939 2421 or see www.johnflynnopticians.co.uk.

An OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) machine is used to take a 3D scan of the eye to allow a specialist to assess the health of the optic nerve, macular and to detect and monitor the progression of conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma.

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Currently, around 2.5 million people aged over 66 are entitled to Pension Credit to top up their retirement income* - yet around 30% of those who qualify aren’t claiming it. According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), this equated up to an estimated £1.7bn being left unclaimed in 2019/20. Turn2us is urging people to use it’s Benefits Calculator to find out what they could be entitled to claim to help alleviate any financial burden which they might face. Michael Clarke, Head of Information Programmes at Turn2us says: “Pension Credit can act as a vital lifeline for people aged over 66 who might be on a low income and it is crucial for people to find out whether they are eligible to claim.

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People of state pension age are being urged to check if they are entitled to Pension Credit as new data reveals 7% of over 65s say they are close to a financial crisis. Findings from a recent YouGov poll of 2033 UK adults, of which 535 were over 65, commissioned by the national poverty charity, Turn2us, also found that 22% of people over the age of 65 say they feel more anxious as a direct result of the rising cost of living. In addition, 48% say they would not know how to get support from an organisation offering advice around finances and debt.

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Useful Information & telephone numbers: Citizens Advice Bureau - Ground Floor, Council Offices, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1AB- Mon - *9.30 to 12.30 , Tues - * 9.30 to 12.30, Thurs - *13.00 to 16.00, (Wednesday & Fru closed )1 *Please note – you will be triaged on first contact so we can get a better under standing of your problem and deal with it as quickly and efficiently as possible. This may be with a call back, or a face to face appointment. (Please note times can change).

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“Pension Credit is a gateway to other financial support, and we estimate that if someone received all the additional money that Pension Credit provides a springboard to, they could get up to £7,000 a year more money in their pocket. As the unprecedented rise in the cost-of-living continues to hit hard and push more older people to crisis point, it has never been more important for the money set aside to reach the people who need it.”

The DWP is encouraging older people over 66 to find out if they are entitled to Pension Credit and make a claim.

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the Turn2us Benefits Calculator, people can find out if there is extra support out there for them or their loved ones, so we urge people to do a financial health check on our website.”

Morgan Vine, Head of Policy & Influencing at Independent Age added: “We know Pension Credit has the potential to lift 440,000 older people out of poverty, yet it still has the lowest uptake of any income-related benefit. Too many people in later life are still having to choose whether to heat their home or buy food, despite being eligible for this financial support.

Pension Credit aims to bring additional support to people’s income, on top of their state pension and can also be a ‘passport’ to other benefits. These include council tax reductions, the Warm Home Discount, and Housing Benefit. For people aged 75 and over, they are also eligible for a free TV licence as part of the support.

Time – 7.00pm Ticket price – £12.00 To Win 2 x Tickets FOR THE BIG LOCAL NIGHT OUT ON FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2022 Please send in your name address and phone number, by post or email: sales@beechpublications.co.uk THE BIG LOCAL NIGHT OUT COMPETITION Grapevine, 50 Beech Avenue, Sandiacre,

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In addition, we welcome Sarah Teibo as our local community acts. SARAH TEIBO (Headline Artist for the first event of the series - 14th October) Award winning Sarah Téibo has been pushing the boundaries. Her debut album earned her a MOBO nomination and multiple awards including the prestigious Premier Gospel Awards’ ‘Album of the Year’. She has worked with Grammy Award winning Gospel singer Fred Hammond amongst others and her third studio album ‘Restored’ is currently making waves on the US Billboard Charts.With variety at it's core, The Big Local Night Out will have you laughing, singing, clapping and cheering. It's a night for local people, with local people involved and is sure to be an all-round feel-good event! This event is supported by 'Transforming Communities Warwick', ' South Warwickshire Methodist Circuit' and 'Warwick, A Singing Town' Tickets for The Big Local Night Out – Warwick show are available from: WARWICK – The Bridgehouse Theatre - Box Oﬃce No – 01926 776 438 Website – https://bridgehousetheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173630696 Nottingham NG10

The Big Local Night Out brings together local talent, alongside guest artists from the top of the UK's performing arts scene. Hosted by Comedy Magician, Tom Elliott, who has been described by Miranda Hart as 'Such Fun', this unique series of events welcomes a range of artists from West End performers to the support acts of big-name tours and rising stars of the Swing, Jazz and Gospel music industriesOur headline guests, are absolutely unmissable.

Alison Wheeler (Vocals), Gaz Birtles (Vocals), Phil Barton (Guitars), Steve Nutter (Bass), Dave Anderson (Drums), Karl Brown (Percussion), Gareth John (Trumpet), Su Robinson (Sax) and Andy Price (Keyboards). Let’s Carry On… Regardless! 14TH 50 Beech Sandiacre, Nottingham NG10 5EH. 8TH OCTOBER 2022 (Must

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THE SOUTH (featuring members of The Beautiful South) play RUGBY – Benn Hall on Friday 14th October 2022!

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With the slow return to normal on the Live Music front, The South can get back on the road and do what they do best - perform the songs of that great British pop institution, The Beautiful South, to the thousands of fans of these timeless classics. The South are an impressive 9 piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. Since Dave Hemingway, the original singer, left the group at the end of 2016, Gaz has moved across to front the band with Alison and taken on vocal duties.

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Since the demise of The Beautiful South in 2007, this exciting live band have spent 11 years touring the theatres and festivals of the UK up and down the country, bringing back the full sound and arrangements of these treasured songs - A Little Time (the number one single), Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good as Gold, Don't Marry Her plus many more singles and album tracks as well as a few choice South originals. These songs span an impressive 18 year career starting way back in 1989! The South are:

58 PLEASE MENTION GRAPEVINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTISEMENTS . Stapleford Salvation Army. Albert Ave, NG9 8ET CORPS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Special Guests Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill and Commissioner Gillian Cotterill Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 2020 Saturday: 4.00 pm Anniversary Tea 7.00 pm Anniversary Concert Supposed by Stapleford Band and Songsters Guests Andy and Karen Ward (Derby Central) Sunday: 10 00 am Holiness Meeting 4.00 pm Afternoon Praise More information contact huw.dutfield@salvationarmy.org.uk Members of Bramcote WI invite you to their AUTUMN FAIR Saturday 5th November 2022 2.00pm – 4.00pm Bramcote Memorial Hall, Church Street, Bramcote Stalls include: Books, Craft, Jewellery, Bottle Tombola, Homemade Cakes, Flowers and Decorations, Rafﬂe, Games, Light Refreshments Free Admission NEW! LINE DANCING CLASSES St Helen’s Church Hall Stapleford NG9 8FN Mondays 2-3pm Wednesday 7-8pm £5 Adults £2.50 ~under 16 Call 0115 9491175 to book HELPFUL BUREAU

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Oxjam Beeston Music Festival

The UK’s largest touring outdoor cinema is visiting Wollaton Park for the first time with a brace of spooky classics this autumn. Adventure Cinema offers safe and spacious open-air events at over 70 picturesque locations across the UK, from medieval castles to country estates. With an eclectic mix of classics, musicals, big blockbusters and family films and 2022 is no different.All shows this autumn are outdoors and naturally safe, they be following all relevant government guidelines, with the latest measures to ensure a safe, enjoyable and stress-free experience for everyone. Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch Rocky Horror on a giant cinema screen under the stars!Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a spooky soundtrack of specially curated songs. Gates open 6.30pm, film starts approx. 8pm *Fancy dress encouraged. Relax and get into the mood before the film with music from the 70s & 80s to enjoy, with a soundtrack of disco and party classics.Tickets : www.eventbrite.co.uk £16.07- £22.72.

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Hocus Pocus (PG) – Thursday 27th October - The Rocky Horror Picture Show(15)Friday 28th October 2022

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Sunday October 9th at the Attenborough Village Hall from10am to 4pm

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Friday 28 October - Monday 31 October 2022 | 5pm - 10pm (last entry 9:45pm)

Halloween at Hickings - Stapleford

Fri 30 September to Sun 9 October 2022

Christmas at Wollaton event 2022

starts 15th October 2022 tickets on sale now! £10 for adults £5 for under 18”s and under12s go free. Get your wristband from Oxfam Books and Music on the High Road in Beeston or go to www.wegottickets.com/events/55926 (booking fee applies) or sign upto volunteer for a couple of hours for a free wrist band !www.oxjambeeston.org/events/oxjambeeston-music-festival-2022.

As October comes upon us so does Halloween at Hickings. This year the grounds of The Community Centre in Stapleford are being transformed into a Spooky Maze with Flesh Eating Zombies.Strobe Lights and Lasers will light up the night to add to the ambience that is Halloween. Smoke will embed the floor and give you a chilling experience. Stroll through the Spiders Lair, and then on to the Witches Walkthrough followed by Clowns. The maze will be twice the size, with twice the jump scares! With Scary Kids Rides, Scary Games, Face Painting, Spooktacular Bouncy Castles and Slides and much more. Hot food and bar. TICKETS ONLY call 0115 8028802 or www.halloween@hickings.co.uk

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As twilight descends this December, Christmas at Wollaton takes over the hall and gardens, once again transforming the grounds into a magical wonderland with a brand new illuminated light trail, which is set once again to delight visitors of all ages. BOOK NOW

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Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory Boulevard, Forest Fields, Nottingham, NG7 6HB

Attenborough ABC Art Fair

Friday 2 December 2022 to Sunday 1 January 2023Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE

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Places of Welcome - No one has to feel alone in Beeston. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm- This event occurs weekly, every Friday. Are you living on your own or feeling isolated, new to the area or just struggling to meet people? Drop into Beeston Library on a Friday from 10.30 - 12.30 for a complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find things out or just have a drink and relax. Everyone is welcome and stay as long as you like. Beeston Library - Cafe Area Foster Avenue Beeston NG9 1AE

FREE Sporting Memories Club

A new Sporting Memories Club is coming to Bramcote Leisure Centre! Do you love sport? Come along to the FREE Sporting Memories club at Bramcote Leisure Centre every Friday morning 10am-12pm.What will be happening? talk all things sport meet like-minded people tea/coffee & a chat light physical activity games Come alone or bring a friend/carer. No need to book, just turn up!

Stapleford General Markets, Walter Parker V.C Memorial Square, Stapleford. Time: 8am-2pm Every Thursday - Come along and support our local businessses and traders.

Craft, Gift and Food Fair Monthly market in Beeston, with a range of traders. Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm This event occurs every: First Saturday of the month, with a range of different traders from sweets and beauty products, to fresh bread and comics. Come along and support our local businessses and traders.

Cafe and Softplay -10 am to 2pm, at the Haven Centre- Wednesday and Thursdays. Come and meet other members of the community - Supertots are back at the Haven Church andCommunity Centre, Wadsworth Road, Stapleford Nottingham, Wednesday and Thursdays, more information call 0115 824 0287

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A group designed for anyone who loves talking sport, ideal for anyone isolated, living with Dementia or similar or anyone who wants to meet like-minded people.

Time:10:00am - 12:00 pm every Friday

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Beeston General Markets, The Square, Beeston , Nottingham. Time:9 am - 3pm, Weekly on Mondays and Thursdays . Come along and support our local businessses and traders.

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9. Fill half empty freezers with loaves of bread, as full freezer retains cold better than an empty one. When you open the door, the mass of *frozen food will help keep in the cold, and the unit won’t have to work as hard to cool empty space. But don’t jam pack the freezer either; you need air to Remembercirculate.foods that are *frozen will eventually deteriorate in taste and texture, so write dates on bags and containers (check foodsafety.gov for how long certain items will last in the freezer). Consider rotating items so the oldest ones are always in the front, and they’ll be the first that you grab.

1.Buy in bulk- You may not have the money to go out and buy in bulk , but why not organise & get together with a friend to buy one or two items in bulk once a month and split the cost and share the item, ie; extra large packs of toilet rolls can work out cheaper than smaller packs,. Buy extra large boxes of wash powder or liquid and split. Buy shampoos, and toothpastes in bulk, some shops offer buy three only pay for two etc. Buy large boxes of cereals .

3. Buy larger packs of minced beef, chicken etc and spend an evening or day batch cooking, using the oven once, freeze for later date, saves time and money in the long

2. Plan you family meals each week, write your food shopping lists and stick to them.

all appliances in the house when not using,(apart from the obvious, fridges & 6.freezers).Change

7. When using the oven, the kitchen gets warm, use this time to put almost dry washing on a clothes horse/airer - this airs them out without using your dryer.

8. Get into the habit of switching off lights when not in use.

7. Save left over crusts of bread or stale bread to make bread & butter puddings. 8. Look out for reduced offers in supermarkets, check the dates and some of them can be put in your freezer.

4.run.Think about not using wipes for cleaning, wipes for dusting, wipes for almost everything! nothing wrong with a cloth and warm soapy wash up liquid, or relevant hygenic cleaner used 5.sparingly.Switchoff

lightbulbs to energy saving ones.

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