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WELCOME TO THE NEW BUSINESSES IN OUR AREA.... If you have a new business and would like to be featured call our team on 0115 967 8663 Let the readers of Breeze know you are here! Breeze has been established, serving the community since 2002. Ten years of providing homes in our area with information on new and established businesses.
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Call 0115 967 8663 Meet Liz Coyle. "My background is working in cosmetic clinics for the last ten years on reception. I love being front line and front of house as I enjoy meeting and chatting with different people. I used to be a customer at Beyond Bronze for many years as I live in Chilwell, and I was an especially big user of the collagen machine. I also used to come for the Xen-Tan spray tans, even though I could get free spray tans at my old work, I much preferred the olive tones of Xen-Tan and was happy to pay to get the perfect colour. Whilst thinking of working for myself or setting up a small clinic I had heard that Beyond Bronze was for sale so I jumped at the chance to buy it. I am so happy with my decision as its a delight to run with lovely customers and situated in a great area. There is excellent free parking for customers, so its a nohassle stop for people, with no meters ticking away! We have three vertical sun showers, a leg tanner, a collagen red light therapy bed and we offer Xen-Tan spray tans. We also offer eyelash extensions, teeth whitening and botox clinics. I know from working in the clinics just how much people do like to feel good and I hope and aim to give people at Beyond Bronze that same feeling." Contact Beyond Bronze on 0115 925 9191 137 Attenborough Lane, Attenborough
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Brooke Bryceland offers Lipofirm Plus, a new solution for non-invasive inch loss. It offers a very high level of technical treatments which help reduce fat in the top layers of skin where it is most unsightly, along with other treatments which help enhance beauty and wellbeing. “It’s not simply about offering something new just for the sake of it - I use my background within the industry to assess any treatments which we offer so that they are genuinely useful to the clients who visit us.” Explains Brooke. Lipofirm Plus can be performed on calves, knees, thighs, buttocks, stomach, arms, back and chin and is equally effective for both men and women. A course of treatments is recommended. More information is available by just calling the Bonnies Beauty Spot, where Brooke is based. She will explain which treatment may be applicable for the clients circumstances. “If you haven’t tried this treatment before why not try it now and see just how it can make a difference for you” adds Brooke. You can book an appointment with Brooke call 01332 875 244 or visit Bonnies Beauty Spot 56 Victoria Road, Draycott, Derby DE72 3NA
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Helen Bowen is a successful mobile hairdresser who has become an independent distributor for Forever Living Products, one of the world leaders in aloe vera and bee hive based products. She became a distributor for the company after being introduced to it by one of her hairdressing clients. Her client noticed that the back of Helen's hands were sore, and irritated as she suffers from dry skin. Her client gave her a sample of Forever’s Propolis Crème and within two days her hands had completely cleared up. She has tried a number of high street products and nothing has worked for her until now. Helen became a distributor because she could see the product range being able to help people maintain good health. At the time Helen wasn’t aware that you can drink aloe vera and what benefits this great natural drink can bring and so she uses Aloe Vera in this liquid form every day and really feels the benefits. Everything is made from naturally produced products meaning they can be used by anyone of any age and used on animals but not tested on animals, which was very important to Helen. The range includes aloe vera drinks, beehive products, skincare, personal care, make up, supplements and weight management. Helen has been following the weight management programme, has lost one stone in the first three weeks and is still going. “I feel fantastic, never feel hungry and my energy levels have soared.” she says. For more information about these amazing health and beauty products book your free place at an aloe vera coffee morning on Saturday 27th October 2012 or Saturday 3rd November 2012. Contact Helen on 07776 294 459. Email: helen@helenbowenhair.co.uk Web: www.veraforever.co.uk ref: Hoap0116 SA 622
Jerry’s at Beeston is the latest addition to the Beeston High Road and it is a place like you have never seen before. Manager Rick O’Hare says that his Funky Diner and Amusement Centre is a new concept to retail and it has made good use of an old pub as the site used to be the Prince of Wales. Open to all ages the ‘funky diner and amusement centre’ is just that, the front is a delight of colour with red, purple and orange leather chairs selling all sort of snacks from sausage rolls to muffins and ten different flavours of donuts! “The real food stars are our hot dogs. Hot Dogs, Cheese Dogs, Big Dogs, Fat Dogs with the launch of our Jerry Dog next month”. At the back you can zap zombies race on a car track or play the penny pushers and fruit machines. Rick says “with jackpots of around £5 this is all about family fun, we call it retail-tainment. Fun on the high road, we want to bring the family back out shopping and having a good time”. Rick works at Jerry’s with a regular team of staff so be sure to call in. “We are open until 8pm Monday to Saturday and play music all day long, we have theme nights and hold children’s and adult parties” Jerry’s is a great addition to the High Road and is not just a funky diner it really is a funky place to be …full stop. Jerrys@Beeston. 106 High Road, Beeston, NG9 2LF
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Bang! Go along to the fantastic firework extravaganza with probably the safest bonfire in Nottingham (opposite side of the river). Good family entertainment with an outdoor disco plus small children’s ride, hot food and drinks available at the coffee shop and also a fully licensed bar. There is also a live band on in the bar area as they give host to ‘Pentagon’. Gates open at 6.30pm with free sparklers for all children. Go along and relax by the river and enjoy a fun filled family evening. £3.50 adult, £2.00 child Family 2+2 = £10.00 Beeston Marina, Riverside Road, Beeston, Nottingham. NG9 1NB. Tel 0115 922 3168 or 0115 925 4124
Spooky Fun at Denby Denby Visitor Centre has a spooky week of fun for kids lined up for the Half Term Holidays, over two weeks (22nd-26th Oct, and 29th Oct – 2nd Nov). A room in the factory has been transformed in to the a Wicked Witch’s creepy cave where there’s be lots of spooky Halloween activities to enjoy. Kids will enter the cave, to watch the special puppet show before enjoying Halloween fun decorating clay items to take home, and painting on plates. There’ll also be a Fancy Dress Competition, so come along in a Halloween outfit, and complete your outfit with face painting as well. Denby Visitor Centre is just a few miles from Nottingham, and open daily with shops, restaurant and museum. The Factory Shop Sale is on during October with lots of bargains and every day in the Cookery Theatre there are free demonstrations lasting around an hour with a recipe to take home. Centre entry and parking are free. Entry to the Halloween activity is £5.75 for children over three years of age (accompanying adults £2.50). The clay items are free to take home, but there is an additional charge to keep the painted plate. For more details see www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk or call 01773 740 799
Hollywood meets Halloween! The 5th Annual PMP Fancy Dress Fundraiser will be taking place again on Saturday 27th October at the Beeston Community Centre (Shed), Beeston from 7pm. Tickets are £4 each with under 14’s free. Go along and enjoy live entertainment, disco, bouncy castle and much more. A great family event, where the adults can enjoy themselves as much as the kids! Proceeds go to www.pseudomyxomasurvivor.co.uk Tickets are available on the door or by calling CVH Accounting on 0115 922 0815 breezemagazine 7
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Robin Hood’s spirit is alive and kicking in Nottinghamshire this October, providing exciting days out for everyone whether aged 2 or 82. All events provide first class entertainment celebrating the legend in style. The Robin Hood Trail, featuring attractions such as Sherwood Forest, can be enjoyed year round.
Robin Hood Pageant, Nottingham Castle Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 October Cost: Adults £8, Children £6, Family ticket £20 This annual celebration of Robin Hood transforms Nottingham Castle’s grounds into a medieval village encampment complete with a range of colourful characters allowing you to travel back in time to the 12th century. The Pageant will premier the Legend of Robin Hood performance; feature jousting performances by the Knights of Nottingham; and recreate a medieval village with authentic tents displaying a variety of 12th century crafts and living history demonstrations. Meet Robin Hood and his Merry Men, King Richard I in his royal camp, experience wandering minstrels and historical entertainers, and try your hand at turning lead into gold at the Alchemists laboratory. Robin Hood Town Tours, Nottingham Saturday 13 (3.30pm), Sunday 14 October (1.30pm) and Saturday 20 October (11.00am and 1.00pm) Robin Hood is world famous but who was he? How did the legend begin? What does it mean today? These questions will be explored as you visit places associated with the legend. The truth is lost in the mists of
time but there is a trail of historical truths to be followed over the centuries and you can learn how simple ballads over 700 years old grew into one of the greatest stories ever told. See Nottingham’s key sites of interest, hear the stories and learn fascinating facts. Hear about the forefathers of the town who built a city and about its famous sons and daughters. Robin Hood Walking Tours, Nottingham Wednesdays and Fridays until 31 October Cost: £7 per person Get up close and personal with Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham with this historical, humorous walking tour. Meet, greet and be guided by Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham, to capture the essence of medieval culture in Nottingham in an educational and entertaining format. Heroes & Villains Walking Tour, Nottingham Sunday 21 October Cost: £8 per adult, £5 per child The Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour brings Nottingham’s heritage to life. The tour covers historic places such as Nottingham Castle, England’s oldest pub, the Lace Market area and historic sites associated with the legend of Robin Hood and many of the city’s other ‘Heroes and Villains’.
SAFETY FOR KIDS ON LINE Brooks Computer Solutions recommends that parents take the time to go through the ‘be Smart - be Cool’ rules with their children. Safe - Keep safe by being careful not to give out personal information when you’re chatting or posting online. Personal information includes your email address, phone number and password. Meeting - Meeting someone you have only been in touch with online can be dangerous. Only do so with your parents’ or carers’ permission and even then only when they can be present. Remember online friends are still strangers even if you have been talking to them for a long time. Accepting - Accepting emails, IM messages, or opening files, pictures or texts from people you don’t know or trust can lead to problems – they may contain viruses or nasty messages! Reliable - Someone online might lie about who they are and information on the Internet may not be true. Always check information with other websites, books or someone who knows. If you like chatting online it’s best to only chat to your real world friends and family Tell - Tell your parent, carer or a trusted adult if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or worried, or if you or someone you know is being bullied online. Laura from BCS says ‘Viruses can infect your computer without obvious signs. Once activated a virus can access information and devices on your laptop or desktop including personal photos and it’s Webcam. The good news is that up-to-date virus software should block this type of virus. If you continue to be concerned you could simply deactivate the Webcam internally or more simply put tape across it.’ Additional Details can for found at www.kidsmart.org.uk and for tips keeping your computer virus free www.bcs.uk.net/top_pc_tips.html or call 0115 9468333 to book a professional computer service from Brooks Computer Solutions. breezemagazine 8
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The Golden Years
There is a time for youth and we should all enjoy it. Inevitably though we get older (if we are lucky!). In recent years ageing is seen less as a sign of decline and more as an opportunity for changes and development. This Breeze guide aims to help you use local services and maybe take up a new activity. By seeing the opportunities in perhaps having more free time and having a second chance to so something new or make friendships, you can enjoy the golden years more than ever...
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Giving to charity by will – everyone’s a winner A Beeston law firm has welcomed new tax laws cutting the rate of Inheritance Tax payable from 40% to 36% whenever a Will contains fairly modest gifts in favour of charities. Karen Hayward, a Wills and Probate specialist at Rothera Dowson, says that the tax rate on the first £325,000 left on death is normally nil. Anything over this initial tax-free amount gets taxed at 40%. Widows and widowers can qualify for a double nil rate band of £650,000. Gifts to churches, charities and certain other worthy causes have always reduced the Inheritance Tax payable on the rest of the estate. Now since April 2012, if you leave at least 10% of the excess above your NRB to charity, the taxman will further reduce your IHT bill by charging only 36% on the balance instead of 40%. A double benefit. Note that you don’t have to leave a full 10% of your whole estate to qualify for the reduced rate – it’s
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just 10% of the excess, which can be quite a modest proportion of the whole. As Karen says, none of us knows when we’ll die or what we’ll leave, so it’s best to draft this sort of Will using a particular set of wording. “If you want to leave something to your favourite charity and also help your family qualify for the new reduced tax rate, it’s worth getting professional help as the rules are complicated.” Strange but true What if the Will leaves something to charity, but not enough to pass the new 10% test? Karen explains: “The beneficiaries could think about topping up the charitable gifts by varying the Will within the two years after the death. They’ll not only benefit their own favourite charities at the expense of the taxman, but may even get a tax refund for doing so, and end up with even more than they started with.” Strange but true. So apart from the poor old taxman, everyone’s a winner! For more information and advice about making a Will, giving to charity and tax planning, please contact Karen Hayward at Rothera Dowson Solicitors on 0800 158 5316.
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FREEDOM WITHIN YOUR HOME. Liftec can help you and your family, have full use again of the home you love. You don't have to wait. A Liftec surveyor can call at any time to agree an installation date to suit you. Liftec are a local company. Established in 1987, they are based in Carlton Nottingham and pride themselves on a prompt and friendly service. The Latest stairlift technology is always available and they are able to install both straight and curved systems, they even offer free home trials on their straight system. STAIRLIFT FEATURES: • Run on batteries at all times, so will keep running in the event of a power cut. • Automatically recharges - when left at rest - via a small transformer which is plugged into a standard socket, in much the same way as a mobile phone charger. • Are smooth and quiet running. • You cannot get an electric shock as only 24 volts are used. (Batteries sealed within the main body of the stairlift). • Sophisticated constant monitoring system, which allows you to check the status of your stairlift at any time. • Our Stairlifts fit to the staircase, and as such, nothing touches the wall, therefore installation can be carried out with the minimum disruption, and will not affect your decor or carpets. Liftec Stairlifts are available with many other important features, such as a padded seat and backrest, safety belt, folding seat arms and footrest, a modular rail system, safety sensors and remote control and most importantly, a fast, no mess installation underwritten with a parts and labour warranty. Next day installation is available as well as local service support. There is a free no obligation survey and quote, a comprehensive warranty and you can call upon service within 24 hours. In some cases, lifts can be installed in less than one hour. Contact us on 0115 987 5218 now, for your FREE survey and quotation and one of our experienced local surveyors will provide all the advice you need.
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Have you planned for the future? The importance of making a Will If you haven’t already made a Will, have you ever considered how complicated it could be for your loved ones after your death if you don’t? If you have made a Will, is it still what you would want if you were to die? Ellis-Fermor and Negus solicitors in Long Eaton can advise you on preparing for the future, including writing a Will. Here are some points you may need to consider... • Would your partner be protected financially if something happened to you? • Would your children be protected financially if something happened to you? • Who would look after any children under the age of 18 should both you and your partner die? • If you’ve been married more than once, have you made proper provision for the children of the first marriage? • Do you want to protect your money in case your partner should remarry? • Do you want the Government to receive all your money? • Are you worried about Inheritance Tax? • What would happen if your partner were to be admitted to residential or Nursing care? • Who would look after your pet(s) and would they be properly provided for? • Do you want to leave money to other family members such as grandchildren or to a charity which you support? As well as making Wills, Ellis-Fermor & Negus also store clients’ Wills for free, review previous Wills that clients may have made (even if it was with another solicitor) and can help with other probate matters such as estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the provision of advice about Care Home Fees. If you would like to find out more about making a Will, or any of the matters mentioned above please contact Mrs Ellie Wreford or Mrs Sam Fryer at our Long Eaton office on 0115 972 5222.
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CALLING ALL SENIOR READERS OF BREEZE Do you feel lonely? Would you like to share good times, feel healthier and enjoy life? Age UK Notts would like to invite you to join our community of members which encourages and supports you to meet new friends, share good times and have lots of fun! All these are done at your own pace in safe and welcoming settings. In essence, Membership offers support to people who may be lacking in confidence. For instance, if someone is bereaved or lonely and would like to meet friends to enjoy time with. Brenda Conway, a member and ambassador of Age UK Notts said: “When I lost my husband, I knew I needed friends in order to cope; I knew that if I didn’t get friends I would drop into deep depression. I owe so much to Age UK Notts in so many ways, because once a month I had company, and I made new friends.” Membership starts at about 50p per week or from £25 a year. For this you get a monthly organised diary packed with subsidised and free activities such as walks, exercise and swimming classes, coffee mornings held at The Corn Mill in Chilwell and The Wheelhouse in Wollaton, lunches, trips and holidays. As a member, you’ll save money on the costs of activities, access a broad range of deals and discounts at local restaurants, garden centres and supermarkets. You can also enjoy a monthly bulletin which includes news and has a diary of that month’s outings, as well as four editions of Just the Tonic, Age UK Nott’s own magazine sent directly to you. Additionally, you would have the opportunity to campaign for issues relating to older people. You can also help make a difference by fundraising such as holding a stall at a bazaar, knitting, baking a cake or simply by shopping online! To find out more, please contact us at 0115 841 4473 or email us at membership@ageuknotts.org.uk. If you’re keen to meet existing members and chat to others just like you, drop in to our Welcome Morning at Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham NG1 4FQ on Tuesday, 30th October or 27th November between 10.45am to 12.15pm.
IMPRESS YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW AT CHRISTMAS Ovenu, the Nottingham based professional oven valeting business, is encouraging local people to give their appliances an early Christmas present, with a pre-festive season valet. At Christmas, in particular, when families do a lot of entertaining, there is nothing more embarrassing when the motherin-law sees smoke, setting off the fire alarm, coming from an oven required to work overtime! Peter Bell from Ovenu, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in business said: “It is really important to ensure ovens are kept in the best condition to make sure they work to their full potential. People can give their turkey a treat and impress the mother-in-law by ensuring that their oven is in immaculate condition for Christmas morning”. For more information contact Peter Bell at Ovenu on: 0115 878 7048 or visit www.ovenu.co.uk
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Local care from a local company
Photo; Amanda Kennedy and Sarah Wallace
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Home Instead Senior Care, is an award-winning company specialising in providing care to older people in their own homes. The company opened its office in Nottingham two years ago and provides a full range of services to help older people remain independent. Recommended highly by the Care Quality Commission for their level of quality service and positive client testimonials, Home Instead delivers care to clients across Nottingham with a wide range of needs. Caregivers have practical experience in supporting clients with conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Home Instead in Nottingham, which is run by Primo Sule, has seen significant growth and expansion and currently employs a team of 40 dedicated and caring Caregivers. The company has recently moved to larger premises in Beeston, not only due to business growth but also their desire to be closer to the community they serve and make working with local organisations easier. Primo has also appointed two new team members, Community Service Manager, Sarah Wallace and Scheduler and Caregiver, Amanda Kennedy. Both ladies have a lot of relevant experience in the care industry, Nottingham born and bred, Sarah (46) brings 25 years’ experience of nursing for the NHS and Amanda (44) from West Bridgford, previously worked as an alcohol advice worker for APAS and as a Personal Assistant. Home Instead are also recruiting Caregivers, so would be keen to hear from people who have a compassionate and caring nature and who are interested in providing quality care to the community. Experience is not mandatory as extensive training and support is provided. The Home Instead Senior Care service allows people to remain at home and lead an independent life and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Home Instead Senior Care Tel: 0115 922 6116 Email: Sarah.gell@homeinstead.co.uk www.homeinstead.co.uk/nottingham
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TAKE CONTROL WITH HYPNOTHERAPY
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If you want to make positive changes to your life then Sharrie Manno at Think Hypno is the person you need to see. As a clinical hypnotherapist Sharrie enables clients to overcome problems or conditions that are causing individual unhappiness, supporting them to move forward and achieve their full potential. Sharrie uses Hypnotherapy and other therapeutic techniques to provide powerful life changes in a short period of time. She explains: “the techniques help give a clear focus, access inner resources, provide fast conscious tools, lower the stress response and unlock negative thinking.” One of Sharrie’s clients says “The work I did with Sharrie has given me techniques I will continue to use throughout my life. She has helped me achieve my potential, challenge some crooked thinking and become more relaxed. Sharrie is a professional, empathetic and most importantly non-judgemental.” Sharrie has a psychology degree and has undertaken thorough training so clients can be assured they are receiving therapy from an experienced and fully qualified hypnotherapist. She is CNHC registered in line with the Department of Health recommendation for anyone seeking hypnotherapy. Sharrie offers FREE face-to-face initial consultations to explain how her approach can help individuals have the life they deserve. She says “Now is a great time to take that first important step towards making change happen.” To contact Sharrie to find out how she can help you call 0115 972 8222 / 07870 417 621 or email: enquiries@thinkhypno.co.uk. Further information is also available on her website www.thinkhypno.co.uk
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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
The Feminine touch can bring you: Colour advice: matching to existing and the latest colours
• - Georgian windows etc • -Glossing finished professionally • Wallpapering - including ceilings, all finishes • Tiling Tel: 07866 250419 or 07812 437496
Commendations available on request, plus portfolio of completed jobs
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to In 2010 Pete, Jack and Jack Junior joined forces to form breeze adver Anthony & Prescott Building Services. A combined experience of over 35 years in the Trade means they are able to consider all aspects of building work including large extensions and home improvements to suit any budget.
The team at Anthony & Prescott pride themselves on providing a high quality, reliable service delivered in a friendly manner. So, if you are considering any project, no matter how small, call today to arrange your free consultation and quotation. • We are a small team of local builders • Our work is carried out by qualified workmen • We offer a friendly and reliable service • We take pride in offering a high standard of workmanship • No job too small • Insurance jobs welcome • Free estimates • No obligation • Will match any genuine quotation “We are thrilled with our new extension, the quality of the work was excellent and the team were always friendly and very professional” Mr & Mrs Browne, Beeston
“After laying a patio, I was so pleased with their work I’ve had them back to put up a fence and re-tile my bathroom!” Dr Hiley, Loughborough
Call Anthony & Prescott: Pete 07976 079992
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Enjoy these recipes courtesy of © The Vegetarian Society. They are so delicious it’s scary! Devilish Red Cabbage Serves 4 as a side dish • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil • 1 onion, chopped • 450g /1 lb red cabbage, shredded • 225g /8oz cooking apples, peeled, cored and diced • 2.5-cm /1-in piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated • pinch of ground cinnamon or allspice • 150ml / 1/4 pint vegetable stock • salt and freshly ground black pepper Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, red cabbage and apple and cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the ginger and cinnamon or allspice and the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and the vegetables are tender. Season to taste and serve.
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Pumpkin Soup Serves 4 2¼ lb/1kg pumpkin 2 onions, chopped 1oz / 25g butter or vegetarian margarine 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 pint / 600ml water 1 pint / 600ml vegetable stock 5 fl oz / 150ml single cream chopped parsley to garnish salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method 1 Remove the skin and seeds from the pumpkin; dice the flesh. 2 Fry the onions in the butter or margarine for 10 minutes, then add the pumpkin, potato and garlic and fry for a further 5 minutes. 3 Add the water and vegetable stock and simmer for 20 minutes. 4 Purée the mixture in a food processor or blender, add the cream and seasoning to taste. Heat through again gently without boiling, garnish with the chopped parsley.
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Beeston Square between 11.00am and 1.00pm, with influences from Rumba, Salsa, Reggae and Makosa to create the perfect Carnival atmosphere to celebrate Black heritage. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of creative arts workshops hosted by Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the ‘Carnival of Monsters’ Contemporary Art Show, at Bartons, 63 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AJ between 1.00pm and 5.00pm, all inspired by the carnival theme. Workshops include:
Residents are being invited to celebrate the start of Black History Month with free family events across Beeston and Chilwell next month. The Creative Carnival on Saturday 13th October 2012, will feature everything from live music to creative arts workshops, displays and taster sessions. Bano Congo, a Congolese band from Derby, will be bringing their exotic blend of traditional and modern African music to
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Carnival Costume display and ‘have a go’ workshop Join the fantastic UK Trini and Friends group who will be displaying the fabulous costumes that they took to this year’s Nottingham Caribbean and Stapleford Carnivals. Join their artist and ‘have a go’ at making your own carnival costume creation. Carnival Dance workshop Join Beema Akyeampang and learn some classic carnival dance moves in this fun, interactive dance workshop. Four dance workshops will take place every half hour during the event at 1.30, 2.30, 3.30 and 4.30 pm Caribbean Fruit tasting Join the Broxtowe Afro Caribbean Elders Group and experience some of the tastes, colour and smells of the traditional fruits of the Caribbean and find out more about this
wonderful local group. Vibrant Rangoli Back by popular demand - artists from Manushi South Asian Arts group will be helping you to make your own carnival coloured rangoli design to take home. Carnival Dragon Mask Making Work with artist Ling Peng and create your own three dimensional dragon mask. Congolese Drumming Join Mr Ziggy from Bana Congo for some ‘have a go’ drumming at intervals from 2.00pm, 3.00pm and 4.00 pm. Jonkannu Workshop Join African Ark artist Pamela to create your own Jonkannu – textile body adornments for the wrists and ankles, perfect for carnivals and parties. Other activities include a creative textile workshop, hosted by artist Rita Kappia, ‘make and take’ carnival arts workshops with Nottinghamshire County Council Play Team and meet the volunteers from the Community Celebration Group. Black History month takes place in October every year, with initiatives taking place across with UK with local communities, voluntary groups and local authorities hosting a rich programme of events to celebrate African and Caribbean heritage.
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breeze get your kit on In what was officially the wettest summer for 100 years and despite losing 36% of their Saturday League programme, Beeston and Toton Sycamore Cricket Club managed to taste success on the field. The 1st XI had 10 victories in the 13 fixtures that were completed which led to the runners up spot in Division F and the challenge of a new division for next season. There were 3 players who managed to score over 200 runs – Rob Darby leading the way with 373 runs (average 31.08); Dennis Burrell 321 runs (average 32.10) and Andy Burrell 224 runs (average 28.00). Both Dennis Burrell (65, 62 and 58 not out) and Rob Darby (68, 62 and 56) recorded 3 half centuries each with Andy Burrell (68); captain Dave Hoon (55) and Adam Plumbley (50) scoring one apiece. Three bowlers managed to claim 20 victims in the season – Kev Middleton leading the way (29 wickets, average 11.90); Dave Fawcett (26 wickets, average 13.12) and Lashaune Weir (21 wickets, average 14.90). Only three 5-wicket hauls were achieved during the season - Kev Middleton (6-23); Rob Howe (515) and Dave Fawcett (5-22). The 2nd XI recorded 5 victories in only 9 matches completed finishing 4th Division K. The leading run scorers were Steve James 188 runs (average 23.50) and Tom Fullwood 155 runs (average 25.83) Half centuries being recorded by Tom Fullwood (82); Steve James (68); Pete Gawthorpe (65 not out) and Kenny Dhariwal (51 not out). The leading wicket takers were Tony Beck (18 wickets, average 9.56) and Raj Hanspal (17 wickets, average 15.18). Tony Beck was the only bowler to claim 5-wicket hauls managing it twice (6-31 and 5-29). The 3rd XI managed 6 wins in 10 matches completed and finished 4th in Division R. The leading run scorers were Dan Burke (158 runs, average 52.67); Dennis Wright (140 runs, average 15.56) and Adam Plumbley (136 runs, average 45.33) with half centuries for Adam Plumbley (67 and 60) and Dan Burke (80). The leading wicket takers were Gareth Smith (14 wickets, average 11.21) and Martin Huffer (10
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wickets, average 16.10) with the only 5 wicket haul being taken by Tony Beck (5-26). The club also entered the Raleigh Cup, a South Notts Cricket League 20/20 competition, where they finished runners up to Hoveringham II. There was also success for the Sunday League side who won Division 7 of the Newark Alliance, winning 10 of the 16 fixtures that were completed. Leading run scorers were Andy Burrell (256 runs, average 128.00) and Adam Plumbley (192 runs, average 24.00). Andy Burrell recorded the only century of the season (119) and also a half century (84 not out). Other half centuries were scored by Adam Plumbley (68 and 55); Kenny Dhariwal (67); Jamie Bowns (55); James Rhodes (51) and Dennis Burrell (50). The leading wicket takers were Gareth Smith (12 wickets, average 10.58); Dave Fawcett (11 wickets, average 6.36) and Tony Beck (10 wickets, average 6.30). Only two 5wicket hauls were achieved during the season – Raj Hanspal (5-4) and Gareth Smith (5-31). The club would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have supported our on-field efforts this season; this includes pitch preparation, umpiring and scoring and the continued support of local businesses.
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“Round and Round the Garden” is the first in this season of plays being presented by the Arcade Players in their 75th year. A comedy from the pen of the master, Alan Ayckbourn, guaranteed to make you laugh, cringe at the lack of tact from family members, but make you glad that you bought a ticket. Dates: 21st, 22nd, 23rd, & 24th November 2012 “Round and Round the Garden” part of a trilogy under the general heading “The Norman Conquests”. Sarah and Reg arrive to relieve Annie for a weekend from caring for her and Reg’s bedridden mother. But secretly Annie is proposing to spend her weekend away with her brother in law Norman. Complications inevitably arise as a result and also involve Tom, Annie’s neighbour and admirer, and Ruth, who is Norman’ wife. Explosive tensions are released within the family culminating in confusion and chaos All seats are bookable. You can purchase your tickets, £6.00 or £5.00 concession (Wednesday and Thursday only), at the Chatsworth Centre coffee morning each Saturday from 13th October, or via the Booking Form on our Web site. www.arcadeplayers.co.uk Ticket Secretary: David Hollingsworth, 2, Manor Court, Risley, Derby. DE72-3SS available on the Arcade Players mobile Tel. 07503 32 9277 or via the email: arcadeplayers@hotmail.co.uk The Duchess Theatre with its fully stocked bar is open from 7.00pm and again at the interval and after curtain close, together with separate coffee bar and ice cream, will complete your evening out. Public parking adjacent to the Duchess Theatre and Market place is free after 6.00 p.m. “We look forward to seeing you.”
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Riverside Drama Group are to perform the legendary Calendar Girls as well as help boost funds for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research at the Duchess Theatre, Chatsworth Centre, West Gate, Long Eaton, from Wednesday, 31st October - Saturday, 3rd November (7.30pm). The story of the Calendar Girls has touched hearts all over the country, but only professional groups have been able to do the show until now. However, from this month the rights to amateur productions of the Calendar Girls stage show have been released for 18 months only, giving women up and down the country the chance to follow in the footsteps of the many actresses who have dared to bare all in the roles before. Calendar Girls was made famous by the 2003 movie, starring an ensemble cast headed by Julie Walters and Helen Mirren, and the story brings tears and laughter in equal measures. When Annie’s husband John dies of Leukaemia she and her best friend Chris decide to raise money for a new settee for the local hospital waiting room.
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They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude for an ‘alternative’ calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. News of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapely in the Yorkshire Dales. The Calendar is a success but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of new found fame. Based on a true story of 11 WI members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for Leukaemia Research Fund, Calendar Girls opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre in September 2008 and has since become the fastest selling play in British theatre history. The Riverside production will be directed by Liz Turner. Annie will be played by Lizzie O’Hara, Chris by Mina Machin and Cora by Donna Chinn. Charlotte Lloyd takes the part of Ruth with Clare Toska as Celia and Celia Billau as Jessie. Louisa Hatton makes her Riverside debut as Marie as does Carrie Churchill in the role of Elaine. Brenda will be played by Moya Magee. Of the male roles, John will be played by Dan Bates, Rod by John Lomas, Lawrence by Conor Daly and Liam by Gary Peake. Riverside have also produced their own version of the saucy Calendar Girls calendar, featuring the cast of the show, which will be available during the run and the price will include a donation to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
The company will also be selling other Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research merchandise from a stall at the theatre. This production will bring to an end a memorable year for Riverside whose brilliant version of The Pocket Dream saw them invited by the Royal Shakespeare Company to perform the show in the RSC Open Stages regional finals in Manchester and, ultimately, at the legendary Swan Theatre in Stratfordupon-Avon. Tickets for Calendar Girls are priced £7 full and £5 concessions and are available via the group web site www.riversidedrama.com, from the Chatsworth Centre coffee mornings on Saturdays (10am-noon), or by calling 0115 9170327 or 0115 8750506. The group rehearse every Thursday night at Bramcote Church of England Primary School (7.30pm) and new members are always made welcome. Riverside offer the chance for people of all ages, abilities and experience (or lack of ) to try their hand at acting. But for those who have no wish to tread the boards, the group also offer a wealth of opportunities to become involved with all aspects of modern theatre from backstage to front of house. If you would like to become involved, simply turn up any Thursday at the Bramcote Church of England School or you can e-mail contact@riversidedrama.com or telephone the above numbers.
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GETTING A HELPING HAND. Leading local psychotherapist, Martin J Smith PhD highlights the benefits and importance of getting help for stress and related issues and difficulties. Taking back control of our lives can be very difficult if we are trying to do it alone. The task can be far easier if we are willing to allow others to help. Family and friends can assist, but more specialist assistance can turn things around faster than people first realise. Martin specialises in resourced based, solution focused therapy, which aims to help people look to the future and work quickly on feeling better and moving on with their lives by utilising their strengths and resources with some help and guidance. If people injure muscles or joints they think nothing of going to the Physiotherapist to get help to aide recovery. Unfortunately we can suffer strains to our mind just as easily as to our bodies; the problem here is people are far more reluctant to seek help in mending their mind through the assistance of a psychotherapist. Martin has been qualified and in private practice since 2000 and firmly believes that, stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues should not rule peoples lives. He has worked with many clients’ to break the negative cycle that so often engulfs them and all aspects of their lives. Do not let the stress and strain of work, home or life in general, get you down, to see what he can do to help you or a family member, call him on 07 973 410 010 to make an appointment; Martin does appointments at times to suit you including evenings and weekends so call now and start to take control, you can also email on itctherapy@aol.com for more information.
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breezegardening The Autumn now beckons and we start to fiddle with the settings on our central heating. But what about the animals that live in and around our garden? Let’s take a look at our garden foragers. As we live in the various parts of the cityscape rather than in the countryside it’s interesting to see how wildlife has adapted to our artificial environment. What constitutes an artificial environment as different to a natural one anyway? An Artificial ecosystem is one made by man to mimic a naturallyoccurring ecosystem - a delverate attempt to recreate that which is held to be good for biodiversity and life for animals of differing types and sizes - even the bacterial life that we don’t see. A natural ecosystem is occurs through biological laws and the chances that arise from these. In the wild predators catch prey, trees will try to crowd out other competing types of plant life and bacteria flourish invisibly and in many cases helping the larger stuff to function properly! Artificial ecosystems offer a different approach since they will have had thought and planning put into them. This mean that some of the dynamics involved in an entirely ‘wild’ scenario simply do not exist. This doesn’t make them ‘wrong’ as such but does introduce the element of care and responsibility upon us - the creators of artificial environments.
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There is a great deal more control in artificial ecosystems. as the placement of plant life si more ordained, and the choice of which animals are allowed in,even the content of the soil can be changed (and think about the smaller animals that live in the soil itself - how they are affected by the very medium they need to exist). All these points are a good indicator of how much we simply take for granted as ‘plant and maintain’ our gardens. We have covered this subject in previous issues but it is always worth taking a look at your garden and asking yourself ‘what can I do to make my garden more friendly, more responsive to the needs of nature’? Why does it matter? Well, whilst globally speaking, bio-diversity is in decline, gardeners can really help in the fight to slow this as much as possible. This makes sense if you consider that a large part of natural decline is due to homes being built on land where nature was; place some of the elements back that were lost and we have a much improved prospect for life in all its diversity from the clearly visible and beautiful (birds, dragonflies, voles etc) down to the not so beautiful (at least to our eyes) such as worms, beetles, moths etc and even the invisible (but essential) micro bacteria that breaks down garden waste products and contributes to the food chain. Why not leave a few hanging fruits for the birds, hedgehogs and other animals for instance. (continues...)
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breezegardening (continued from p34)... So how much of a difference can you make? This all depends on your location but even the smallest space can help some sort of natural life in some way - it is never a wasted effort! For a smaller garden, why not try this: • Why not build a ‘bee hotel’? You may have seen this in visitor attractions. They help attract and shelter Red Mason Bees. Unlike the more familiar bumblebee, mason bees are solitary. After hatching in spring, the female spends most of her life searching for hollow stems in which to lay her eggs and if you can provide something suitable, that is a welcome nest for her and a chance to flourish. How to build: Make a simple box structure from untreated timber who’s sides are about four inches wide (simply screw it together so each side is butted up to the next). Then get some larger diameter canes or bramble, hogweed, reed, bamboo for example Cut the stems into four inch lengths, discarding any bent or knobbly ones. Include some really big stems - using a fine saw to cut - even though they’re no use to the bees, they speed up the assembly stage, look attractive and help shelter lacewings and ladybirds over winter. Lay your frame on a tilted surface and start to pack it with your stems. The whole thing will only firm up and lock together as you put the final stems in. Where to locate it: Hang it on a sunny wall, sheltered from rain, and wait for the bees to investigate in spring. Female bees selects a stem and lay an egg inside with a store of pollen for the grub to eat when it hatches. She will then seal up the cell with a plug of mud, and start again. A stem can end up with several cells. The young bees won’t emerge until next year. The reason this is good for your garden and nature is that Mason bees are much more effective pollinators than bumble bees, so they’ll help pollinate your fruit and veg. They also offer a fantastic opportunity for children to watch and learn as they scurry and buzz to fill a nest you put together for them at virtually no cost to you. Let’s return to this subject as we wander through Winter and make it part of our grand scheme to not only add colour and beauty to our ‘little patch of paradise’ but to know that the beauty is not merely ‘skin deep’. So come on - pick up those few tools you need and get cracking on the first project! Enjoy your garden hobby!
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breeze appeal Meet Liz she’s 39 and has herself suffered cancer last year and went through chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Liz has decided to give a little back and with local support she is walking the Great Wall of China next year. All her efforts are to help raise funds for teenage Cancer. Breeze catches up with her... “I was driving to work and it was advertised on Capital FM radio that help a capital child was raising money by walking the Great Wall of China so I immediately rang my partner and said I was going to do it. From the group that have volunteered to go, I didn’t know anyone and then several weeks ago my dad decided he would join me in raising money and walk the wall with me! We leave for China on March 16th 2013 and return on 26th March. Visit capitalfm.com/helpacapitalchild and Trek China event for details. Both myself and my dad have to raise £3,200 each for the charity In addition to this I am organising a fund raising evening at the Village Hotel in Chilwell on Friday 16th November. There will be music, buffet, raffle and an auction. I will hopefully have fantastic items such as a Forest and Notts County shirt signed shirts to auction and a virgin balloon flight and raffle prizes including family ice skating at Nottingham arena and meals out. Any donations or gifts to auction would be greatly appreciated. I'm still on the case for more goodies. Any help would be amazing from readers. Tickets are £15 each and can be purchased from Beyond Bronze, 137 Attenborough Lane, Attenborough NG9 6AA or call Liz on 0115 9259191. Everybody is welcome to buy a ticket and come along and help support teenage cancer. Visit Liz’s Just giving page if that can be added??? www.virginmoneygiving.com/LizCoyle
Would you like to join Liz between the 16th–25th March 2013 for an unforgettable adventure trekking along the Great Wall of China for Help a Capital Child. Stretching 6000km in a snaking line across China, the Great Wall conjures up a sense of history which is difficult to grasp until you have had the opportunity to experience it. Trekking along the ancient wall, through woodland and terraced farmland, our adventure will follow the contours of the beautiful hills and mountains in remote areas north of Beijing. This trip of a lifetime will be made all the more memorable by the knowledge that every step will raise much-needed funds to improve the lives of teenagers and young people affected by cancer living in our local communities. Why trek the Great Wall of China for Help a Capital Child: Help a Capital Child is supporting Teenage Cancer Trust units across the UK, and the funds you raise will fund specialist hospital units and care for teenagers and young people with cancer. For six teenagers a day, life changes overnight when they are told they have cancer. The aim is to help make sure that cancer doesn’t stop these teenagers in their tracks and that they are given the best possible quality of life and chances of survival. Visit http://www.capitalfm.com/charity/china for more information
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IS YOUR FAVOURITE FURNITURE LOOKING TIRED AND A BIT SAD? Do you feel that a new colour scheme would make all the difference? Have you considered re-upholstery? Probably not, but… as well as repairing and recovering your furniture, re-upholstery can take all the stress out of seeking out and buying a new suite. Stylistic Upholstery offer their advice...
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You may have already invested in good quality furniture that suits your style, shape and size. Re-upholstery may be the answer and you will be helping the environment by not consigning your beloved suite to landfill! All types of furniture can be re-upholstered. The existing fabrics and base fillings are stripped back and rebuilt with all frame repairs attended to at this stage. Your choices of seat and back cushions are fitted from a choice of thousands of fabrics to complete your ideas for a truly bespoke suite. Sometimes too many choices! Stylistic Upholstery will collect when agreed and re-deliver on time. “We’re known for it!” With the complexity and painstaking skill involved in working on a suite, you can be sure that when you see that ‘Association of Master Upholsterers’ sign they are offering many years of experience and expertise and the work will be returned with a guarantee of quality workmanship. Give Stylistic Upholstery a call for a no obligation visit and free written estimate on 0115 925 9149
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FIREWORKS NIGHT - ADVICE AND DEMONSTRATION OF HOW TO HELP YOUR DOG OR CAT It’s coming up to Guy Fawkes Night and many of us will be looking forward to a colourful fireworks show. In fact, what used to be Fireworks Night is becoming more of a Fireworks Season, lasting for all of November and a few days either side. This is great news for those who love their fireworks but bad news for any pet which is terrified by the noise and the flashes. George and the team at Churchcroft Vets are trying to raise public awareness of all the measures that can be taken to help your pet cope through this tricky season. These days, there are many effective strategies and medications that have been developed which can make a major difference. For pets that are only slightly bothered by the bangs and crashes there are simple, safe and cheap medicines which can be used, the right one depending on the exact case in question. To discuss these you can call Churchcroft on 0115 922 4855 and they will be very happy to help. For those pets who are more upset, rearranging the house and, sometimes, some more powerful medicine can work really well. However, in all cases, as always with pet behaviour, a key part of successfully improving matters involves training for the owners! To show everyone what to do to provide the ideal fireworks environment for dogs and cats, Churchcroft Vets are holding a free meeting to demonstrate the correct approach. They will set up an example of how to make a safe and calming refuge for your pet and George and the staff will be on hand to discuss individual cases and offer advice. If you know that your precious pet is unhappy during fireworks season, or if you’re not sure what signs to look for, why not go along on Saturday October 27th between 2 and 4 pm at Churchcroft Veterinary Centre to find out more? Churchcroft Vets are at 111 High Road, Chilwell, NG9 4AT opposite College House School. If you can’t make that time or you need more information, give Churchcroft a call on 0115 922 4855.
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ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] Romance has its moments when all seems chaotic around you. Concern over a family member lingers until a solution to their problem is found. Adventurous and with a willingness to learn you secure future gains sooner rather than later. Spur of the moment ideas are put into practice turning out to be medicine for all involved. TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th] Careful not to rock the boat you listen to what someone has to say. Then you make your decision and act upon it giving others food for thought. Your careful not to fall into the same trap twice Financial gain could well appear bringing a sigh of relief and a job well done. Responsibility at work increases but with support you see it through. GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] Circumstances produce a situation to which you find hard to deal with. Due to loyalty you commit yourself on your terms providing the help and stability needed in order to fulfil someone’s wishes. Relationships are kept secure with a view of long-term commitments. Promises, which have been made, are kept. October looks promising.
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CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd] Speaking up for yourself becomes important when you feel any wrong has been done to you or others. Moving away from the situation brings peace of mind. Possibility of financial gain puts others in doubt. Whether it’s a trip away or staying at home love and romance blossoms even more, which boosts your confidence and self-esteem. LEO July 24th-August 23rd] October becomes busier than ever. With your hard work and goals achieved this month you turn your mind toward succeeding in other directions. Spending money wisely has its rewards with surprises in store. Clearing up any neglected paperwork and checking all is in order brings satisfaction. You become a shoulder to cry on. VIRGO [Aug 24th-Sep 23rd] Organisation is the key to success, which you are determined to achieve this month. Taking a journey to places familiar evokes emotions but dealing with the matter there and then brings closure. Giving advice is gratefully accepted with changes taking place for those you love. Ideas for business ventures are given more thought.
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By ANNE HARBOUR Registered Hypnotherapist. HPD. MNSHP. Member of The National Society of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. Telephone: 07845 405835 LIBRA [Sep 24th-Oct 22nd] Trying to get some balance in your life proves difficult especially when there is much to do with added pressure. Challenges are met head on and with you making a stand toward someone around you, mid month produces some good results. Getting rid of the old and bringing in the new provides a wealth of opportunities for future gains. SCORPIO [Oct23rd-Nov 22nd] Any sign of feeling down in the dumps passes after a day or so. Cheering yourself up you visit those you haven’t been in touch with recently. One journey of choice helps put life in perspective. Second week your jumping for joy when news comes in you had been waiting for. For the single meeting the right person is likely around the 15th. SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd] Love and romance dominates the first half of the month when after then its all systems goes with family first. News you kept to yourself is only shared when you’re ready to do so. Putting ideas forward for financial gain is considered with input from another. Having a change around with furniture or re-decorating keeps someone on their toes.
CAPRICORN [Dec 23rd-Jan 20th] You appear to be on a bit of a roller coaster. It seems nothing will put a stop to what you intend to accomplish. Support is given to your new and inventive ideas. With family and friends around celebrations get under way. News from afar reaches you with a visit not far away. Finances get a good overall with adjustments made to suit. AQUARIUS [Jan 21st-Feb 19th] Finding the balance in life may prove difficult until someone actually listens to what you have to say and issues resolved. Tired and exhausted you take a short break needed. With one person you give an ultimatum proving to them you mean business. Feeling more yourself as the month progresses you plan accordingly with you in mind PISCES [Feb 20th-Mar 20th] It seems one person has you running around in all directions until their lives are sorted once and for all. Arrangements made could well be cancelled putting a spanner in the works, which doesn’t go down well with partners. Checking all is in order with cars, bikes etc. ready for the season ahead puts someone’s mind at rest. Admirers around.
The Sewing Box in Beeston has expanded...
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Beestons local habadashery shop has extended its selling space and now has an even bigger selection of craft items wool and sewing aids. Mike Barnes who imports a range of textile trimmings from China and Pakistan looks forward to meeting previous customers from Sneinton Market as well as visitors who have spotted his trimmings unit on local craft fairs. With a vast knowledge of the clothes industry Mike is more than happy to advise on soucing products for small manufacturers and university courses. New Services are now on offer including workshops in the shop by Jan Mellor, her specialities include; Crochet, Knitting and Card Making. Just call her or pop into the shop for more details. Another Service much in demand has been the alterations and repairs of customer garments and the making up of curtains. Go and have a look between 10am And 4pm Monday to Saturday. The Sewing Box is open on Willoughby Street, almost opposite Iceland. Alternatively give Mike a ring on 07966 515 619
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LADIES NIGHT A fun evening to chase away the winter blues on Friday 16th November 2012 7.00pm – 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Attenborough An evening of shopping, beauty and hair treatments, luxury gifts , puddings wine, life stories and chatter Only £6 a ticket for a great girl’s night out Buy one get one free - So bring a friend. Contact Gill Linton-Smith Tel 07505 111 031
Please include any photographs Deadline for NOVEMBER 2012 Issue is 23rd October 2012
A JUBILEE AUTUMN FAIR is to be held by the Attenborough and Chilwell Women’s Club in the Attenborough Village Hall on Saturday 13th October, 10.00 a.m. -12.noon. Stalls: Cakes, handicraft, stationery, jewellery, toiletries, white elephant, toys, books, pots, garden, bran tub, toy ladder, tombola, raffle and refreshments. Entrance to include tea, coffee or squash 50p. All proceeds are given to local charities.
“THE BIG KILLING” a play by Philip Mackie The popular local amateur dramatics group “Beeston Players” present, in association with Samuel French Limited, their production of this murder mystery by Philip Mackie. The very charming Peter Ashbury, former racing driver, lives for excitement and to him nothing is worth doing unless it is a gamble, but would he really risk the hangman’s noose for a bet? The atmosphere of this convincing thriller is strengthened by cross-currents of hatred among the characters and the culmination of the play provides an exciting and rewarding entertainment. Performances will be from Wednesday 14th November to Saturday 17th November 2012, commencing at 7.30pm at Round Hill School, Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AE. Tickets are £6 (£5 concessions) and are available on line at or on the door.
Do you enjoy singing? “Come and join us as we are rehearsing Handel’s ‘Messiah’. We would love to see you at our meetings. Rehearsals have just started, so it is not too late to join us. We meet at St Peter’s Junior School in Ruddington, NG11 6GB, every Monday from 7 15 to 9.15 pm. The concert is in December, on Saturday 15th December 2012 at 7.00 pm at St Peter’s Church, Ruddington. We are the Ruddington and District Choral Society, with members from all over Nottingham. Come along next Monday”. You can ring Pat on 0115 9211451, and view the website www.ruddington-choral.org.uk
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A CRAFT FAIR is being held on Saturday 3rd November between 10.00am and 12.00noon in Attenborough Village Hall, Attenborough Lane, Attenborough. There’ll be a whole range of crafts and Christmas gift ideas on sale, together with a raffle and refreshments. A few stalls are still available. Please enquire by e-mail: attenborough@ymail.com. All proceeds to Christian Aid.
Chilwell Womens Institute “We meet the 2nd Wednesday each month, at 2pm, Christ Church Hall, Lime Grove Avenue, Chilwell. We enjoy a social afternoon with an interesting speaker on a wide range of topics. We are a friendly group who welcome new members Our next meeting will be on 10th October and our speaker will be Susan Moore talking about Southwell Workhouse Do join us, refreshments will be served”
Nottingham singing group Rosa’s Lovely Daughters will perform a wide range of music and songs when they give a charity concert at Wollaton Road Methodist Church, Beeston on Saturday, October 13 at 7.30pm. Proceeds will go to the Queenswood Methodist Home Minibus Appeal and the Forever Angels Orphanage in Tanzania. Tickets at £4, including refreshments, are available on 0115 943 0488.
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Return of Russian Choir to St Leonard's Church
WEST HALLAM DRAMA GROUP NEWS
The Resurrection Choir of St Petersburg, who gave a stunning performance to a capacity audience last year, will return to give another concert in the church at 7.30pm on Tuesday 20th November 2012. Their programme will include Russian sacred music and folk songs. Tickets are available for £8 (£5 students) from the Parish Office (0115 928 9963) and Community Centre (0115 928 5778). Full information on the St. Leonard's website www.stleonardswollaton.org.uk
Next month sees our production of ‘Kindly Leave The Stage’ by John Chapman ‘hit the boards’ on 8th, 9th & 10th November, at Stanley Village Hall, Coronation Road, Stanley. Performances start at 7.30pm and there will be an interval raffle, licensed bar and light refreshments. The posters and programmes are ready, the plans for the set are nearing completion and the cast are ‘limbering up their memories’ for their lines - we hope! The play is very funny and poignant too, being a ‘play within a play’; with the portrayal of both seasoned actors and young hopefuls all vying for a bit of limelight, and inevitably arguments and jealousies come to the fore. The plot unfolds further when it becomes apparent that two of the actors in the ‘play’ are married but their marriage is in difficulties - and subsequently this affects their portrayal of the ‘play’! This is a well-written play which has many memorable lines - whether sarcastic, tragic or rib-ticklingly funny! To order your tickets, which are £6.50 each, please call 01159 305386 - If you get the answer phone, please leave your name & tel. no., saying you’d like tickets for the play and somebody will ring you back as soon as they can.
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Lynn of Tristram’s Hairdressing would like to welcome you to their salon. Tristram’s have been trading in The Village Hotel and Leisure Club, Chilwell Retail Park, since the hotel first opened in 1995. Although they are off the High Street, they are still local, open to the general public and very accessible with free parking, and offer a very professional hair salon in luxurious surroundings to make their customers feel very special. The dedicated team there have worked extremely hard to build up a regular clientele of both ladies and gents with four fully qualified stylists and a wealth of experience in all aspects of hairdressing. As the Village is a wedding and full function venue Tristram’s specialise in wedding and party hair. Lynn has seen many brides come through the doors, creating many individual styles for that special day, and this expertise has been passed on to her team. Tristram's are a L'Oreal Professional appointed salon offering all current colours including INOA. “As we are in a health and leisure club, we offer a very upmarket experience but we don't reflect this in our pricing. Gents dry cuts are currently £10 and all ladies services are comparable with other local salons” says Lynn. You can visit their website at www.tristramshairdressing.co.uk and find them on Facebook where information and current offers can be found.
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