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YOUR UNIQUE FREE MAGAZINE FOR NOTTINGHAM www.breeze-magazine.co.uk
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10 spring clean Welcome to our 88th edition of Breeze...
14 promotion 16 easter holidays
This month we talk to local ladies that have succeeded in business. We take a look at whats available for our beloved pets and we get our heads around the annual Spring Clean! We’ve lots to enjoy this month including looking forward to getting back out doors, whether it be in the garden or on a day trip during the holidays, but before that... sit back, relax and feel the Breeze! Published By MP4Design
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An independent company not connected with any other publication or group. All material is copyright and should not be reproduced without permission. We have made every effort to make sure any numbers on editorial or details that appear are correct, apologies if any are incorrect. The publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error, inaccuracy or omission in the printing of an advertisement. Adverts are subject to the publisher’s terms and conditions, copies of which are available on request.
20 women in business 24 gig guide 26 get your kit on 28 horoscopes 30 who’s new 32 sowing the seeds 36 celebrations 38 noticeboard
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Continuing our success stories Breeze finds out how local businesses have weathered the financial storms and enjoyed great success over the years...
THE CHANGING FACES OF OAKES INSURANCE OVER THE YEARS INCLUDING RICHARD OAKES
It all started on Friday 13th twenty five years ago for a local company Oakes Insurance, now based in Long Eaton - Breeze finds out how times have changed for them...
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hilst the business started circa 1966 as W H Hughes Insurance it was taken over by Pat John Deere in 1972. The business traded as John Deere Insurance Consultants and after Mr Deere’s death the business began to suffer. In 1985 as one of three partners, Richard Oakes purchased the ailing business from Mr Deere’s widow. Although operating as a partnership, Richard constantly found himself running the business single-handed and therefore, in 1992 decided to buy his partners out with a ten year business loan. Freeing himself of his old partners, Richard decided to put his own name above the door, allowing him the freedom to invest as he saw fit. He began to expand the business,
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investing in the most up-to-date technology and also realised that paying for inexperienced staff was a false economy and recruited personel who could “cut the mustard” Finding local staff with experience proved to be paramount in helping move the business forward. Local staff know local people and what they want. Ten years ago on 6th March 2000 Oakes Insurance Consultants moved to their new premises at the current location on Derby Road, Long Eaton. The new office was ideal, as being on four floors and having a stable block in the rear, provided adequate space in which to expand and provided a visible ground-floor shop front to capture the passing trade. In 1985 the main business stream was motor insurance and home insurance but using expertise gleaned from working in Nottingham for an Insurance Company and then for a local broker Richard grew the business insurance portfolio providing competitive policies for local businesses. Richard’s business philosophy is to provide the client with a policy they can trust and a service that is top notch. “If we say we will do something we will do it and if we can’t we will tell you why”. This seems to have been successful over the last twenty five years and is one of the reasons why Oakes Insurance Consultants has succeeded when other local brokers fought for the local custom and why Oakes is
still standing whilst several of its competitor have fallen. Over the last few years with new regulation Richard has had to devote most of his time to ensuring the business meets with regulatory requirements and therefore has had to delegate the business insurance side. Still looking to expand, in 2008, RIchard made one of his employees, Ashley Burton, a partner and this has proven to be extremely successful. “With Ashley’s natural enthusiasm we are doing quite well in the current recession and are very well placed to move forward with the economy”. Although he has built a business of which both he and the local community can be proud, Richard is still excited by the constant challenges of change and to that end still arrives early every morning to work on pushing Oakes Insurance Consultants further forward. And as he approaches the 25th Anniversary of Oakes, Richard is not turning his thoughts to the “pipe and slippers”, but rather to the next twenty five years. Oakes Insurance Consultants Oakes House, Derby Road, Long Eaton Nottingham NG10 1PD www.oakesinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0115 973 3343
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PET PARADE
PDSA, the UK’s leading veterinary charity, provides free veterinary care to the sick and injured pets of people in need. Find out how you can help...
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he PDSA charity operates through a network of forty three PetAid hospitals, five5 PetAid branches and over three hundred and fifty PetAid practices. This year PDSA vets and nurses will provide more than two million free treatments and over 360,000 affordable preventive treatments, including vaccinations, neutering and microchipping. To be eligible for PDSA care, pet owners must be in receipt of either Housing or Council Tax Benefit and live within the postcode catchment area of their local PDSA PetAid service. In 2010, PDSA PetAid services will cost more than £50 million. The charity is funded entirely by public support; mainly donations, gifts in wills and trading. PDSA operates over 170 charity shops UKwide and the charity is supported by 4,800 volunteers.
£6 MILLION APPEAL With your help we can build for the future, PDSA faces an ever-increasing demand for its veterinary services. They need to raise at least £6 million over the next four years to construct four new PDSA PetAid hospitals, with each one costing approximately £1.5 million.
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If you would like to help PDSA by making a donation or by getting involved in a fundraising initiative, call 01952 204788 or email capitalappeals@pdsa.org.uk
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breeze pet parade March is Pet Oral Health Month, a nationwide campaign that the experts at Churchcroft Veterinary Centre on the High Road in Chilwell are supporting to improve the health of pets’ mouths. Most dogs and cats over three years of age have significant dental disease. Not only does this cause an invisible discomfort to the animal, ranging from a mild nagging ache to intense pain on eating, it also compromises health by causing bacteria to invade the rest of the body. Bacteria occurring in the mouth in association with dental disease have been shown to cause kidney infections that can lead on to kidney failure and in other cases can cause heart disease and liver disease. It is this bacteria that causes the antisocial halitosis that we can often smell! To encourage owners to appreciate the importance of good oral health care Churchcroft are offering Veterinary tooth checks free of charge throughout March. “We will have tooth care goodies for all patients and talk through any tooth problems found. In addition we are stocking up on a range of client education material for you to take away and browse at your leisure”. For any pets who need dental attention they are also offering a full 33% off all dentistry and dentistry associated costs for the whole of March! Do a good deed for your faithful friend. Give Churchcroft a call on 0115 922 4855 to arrange a free tooth check ASAP. Whether your pet sadly passes at your home or is put to sleep at your Veterinary Practice, you can choose where it is cremated. Forget Me Nott Pet Crematorium is set in tranquil countryside between the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border. They offer guaranteed individual cremations which they can personalise to suit your needs. This may include the collection of your pet from your veterinary practice or home if you are having difficulty in coming to terms with your pets passing. They let you decide what you would like for your pet in your own time and charge reasonable, affordable prices for their services. You can telephone Tracy or Steve to talk through everything you need, or you are more than welcome to visit them, by prior appointment, to give you the peace of mind that you need and to assure you your pet is handled with great care throughout the process. They can return your pet’s ashes to you usually within 24 - 48 hours. “We also have a private Farewell Room which offers a peaceful place where both adults and children can say your final ‘goodbye’s’, in privacy and comfort before cremation takes place. If you have any worries or concerns please call us, we are very happy to help and guide you through this sad time to give you all the peace of mind you need”. Honour your pet’s memory through cremation, at Swancar Farm, Trowell, Nr Ilkeston, Nottingham. Contact Tracy and Steve on 0115 9441047 or 07980486715 www.forgetmenottpc.co.uk breezemagazine 7
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breeze pet parade PDSA in Nottingham has been providing its veterinary services to pet owners in Nottingham for 83 years; the charity’s first dispensary opened on Longden Road in July 1927. Today PDSA services are provided from its PetAid hospital on Dunkirk Road, which opened to pet patients in 1972. The veterinary team at Nottingham PetAid hospital treat over 140 sick and injured pets every working day and provide nearly 65,000 free treatments every year, ranging from routine appointments to life-saving emergency surgery. For further details about PDSA call freephone 0800 731 2502 or visit www.pdsa.org.uk. Local pet food manufacturer Armitage Pet Care, has just announced that it has chosen PDSA as its charity of the year. Armitage, best know for its Good Boy choc drop treats for dogs, will be supporting PDSA in a number of ways over the coming year. The company will be helping to raise awareness of the charity by carrying the PDSA logo on selected Armitage products that are sold in supermarkets, pet stores and veterinary surgeries. Other activities include sponsorship of PDSA events and fundraising appeals. A range of Armitage products is now on sale in PDSA’s charity shops in Long Eaton (23 Market Place) and Beeston (Unit 3 Villa St Development).
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SPRING CLEAN The daffodils are out, the sun is shining and the chill in the air has really eased off it finally feels like spring has sprung. For some this sounds hellish, for others pure bliss, but no matter which side of the fence you sit it’s time to don those Marigolds and dig out that duster Or better still call in the experts to transform your home and add that sparkle!
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houghts have turned to that favourite spring pastime of having a good old clean right into the dark depths of all our home’s nooks and crannies. Aside from pristine skirting boards and a spotless oven, there are many benefits to a spot of vacuuming, polishing and scrubbing, such as burning off some of that extra Easter weight you will accumalate with your chocolate goodies!. And you can even do your bit for the environment when working your way to a house beautiful, by choosing planet-friendly products - or ditching shop-bought ones altogether and using old-fashioned methods instead.
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HERE’S OUR TOP TEN TIPS:
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For example, a mixture of boiling water, baking soda and vinegar is the ideal solution for cleaning drains, while soap or ecological shampoos can be used to clean rugs and upholstery.
Get rid of ants by simply wiping affected areas with a solution of half vinegar and half water, and de-clog showerheads by dismantling them, soaking the pieces in vinegar for two to three hours, then cleaning off any sediment with a stiff brush.
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Baking soda is another household item that can work natural wonders. Make into a paste and scrub stainless steel, iron and copper pots to a superb shine, or use as a cheap alternative to supermarket products for freshening up smelly bins and fridges. It can also be sprinkled on the carpet and left overnight then vacuumed up to get rid of odours, added to cat litter to keep smells away, and mixed with lemon essential oil to treat pet 'accidents'.
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After cleaning brass, get it sparkling using olive oil to prevent tarnishing, and make your own effective furniture polish by mixing two parts olive oil with one part lemon juice or white wine vinegar. Bring the 'great outdoors' indoors and brighten up the house with flowers. Conserve water by choosing beautiful floral varieties that don't need much to 'drink', like lavender, buddleia and wallflowers.
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Tackling various household maintenance jobs can also help you be more eco friendly - and could even save you money.
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Make repairing dripping taps your top priority because they could be wasting as much as 13 litres of water a day, which is especially costly if you’re on a water meter. Now there’s more natural daylight to make the most of you can avoid switching on lights well into the evening, but even so it’s a good idea to replace old-fashioned bulbs with energy efficient ones.
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Only use washing machines and dishwashers when they are full and check whether your electricity tariff is cheaper in the evening and at weekends. Give the tumble dryer a rest and make the most of the warmer weather by using a washing line outside. Just watch out for April showers! Avoid washing clothes at high temperatures and turn the iron off when there's only one thing left to press, so heat isn't wasted afterwards. The same principle applies to hair straighteners; make the most of residual heat.
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Brush aside thoughts of harming the environment when touching up your paintwork too, by donating to local community projects any leftover oil, paint, varnish or solvent, instead of throwing it all down the drain. The effort is really worth it when you consider the UK wastes millions of litres of paint every year. Making the most of your home doesn't have to be at the cost of Mother Earth, as these simple ideas show. Helping to save the planet is easy when you know how.
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BESPOKE SERVICE S Rioran Homes is a well established bespoke building company founded in Long Eaton over twenty two years ago. Breeze meets up with them...
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erving both the domestic and small commercial clients alike Rioran Homes offer a high level of service, with their clean and friendly staff they have earned a fantastic reputation for professionalism and quality workmanship across all the services they offer. Working with nearly a quarter of a century’s experience behind them, whether you need a boiler changed or any property maintenance, it is time to call Rioran. “You will not be disappointed - We work quickly and efficiently, ensuring as little disruption as possible”. Operating throughout Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire and also nationally as and when required, providing first class workmanship across the board.
Rioran Homes Ltd is Gas Safe registered, for your total assurance of quality. For more information on all their services please give the team at Rioran Homes Ltd a call today on 0115 9731478 for premium quality building, property maintenance, electrical work or plumbing in the East Midlands area.
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Chimera games stores sell everything from traditional and latest release board games, to collectable card, war and roleplaying games, we also stock an extensive range of american comics, plus graphic novels and manga. We provide and specialise in organised play for many games, including: Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic the Gathering, World of Warcraft, Dungeons and Dragons plus Warhammer and 40K. We run a variety of games every evening from 16:30-22:00. Special events run throughout the Easter Holidays from 12-2pm. Tuesdays Pokemon tournament, Wednesdays beginners Dungeons & Dragons, Thursdays beginners Huntik & Yu-Gi-Oh! and Fridays an introduction to Magic the Gathering. If you’re unsure how to play, just drop us a line and we’ll help you out. Chimera, for all your collectable needs, from the latest crazes to the classics. Visit them at 105 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2LH, Tel: 0115 9229880, e-mail: chimeraccgbeeston@googlemail.com www.chimeraccg.co.uk
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breeze women in business Christine Hibbert has been in the accountancy business working locally for over twenty five years, eight years ago she set up her own practice - CVH Accounting. “I consider myself, very much as a people person accounts and anything relating to finance can be very daunting for most people, this is where the job brings out the best in me. I pride myself on being able to offer advice and a service that gives my clients a clear understanding”. Christine puts her success down to being part of a team. For many years she has worked along side John Green, a well respected man in his field. Together they have built up a reputation that goes before them. Her success also comes from hard work and determination to get the best for her clients - it’s important to keep up with all the latest tax issues and governmental changes. “I attend courses on a regular basis to keep up with the latest regulations”. Anyone who meets Christine will comment she is not your typical accountant! She offers knowledgeable advice, with a welcoming smile. “I love the fact I can help so many people, whether it’s a local tradesman setting up on their own to a taxi driver through to pensioners - whatever walk of life they will all feel welcome. CVH Accounting, 210 Lower Regent Street, Beeston Nottingham NG9 2DD Tel: 0115 922 0815
Heather Hill qualified as a Beauty Therapist in 1977. Over the past thirty three years she has had an interesting and varied career which resulted in the development of euphoria situated on Stoney Street Beeston in 2000. “I had been working as a Beauty and Complementary Therapy Programme Manager at an FE college in the north of the county and decided it was the right time to strike out on my own. I missed the client contact, I hated the twice daily journey on the motorway, by working closer to home I would be able to see more of my family, and I hoped the management skills I had gained whilst working in education would help me to develop a successful business.” says Heather. “When I first qualified as a therapist most of the clients were middle aged ladies who had time on their hands. Now we have a society who regardless of their age or gender, are interested in making the best of themselves and at euphoria I have selected treatments and products which really do work. Our skin care company, Jan Marini, incorporate cutting edge medical research in the development of their products so that we are able to offer our clients visible, dramatic results. We are also having tremendous results with CACI Ultimate which I believe is the next best thing to a face lift!” The next euphoria treatment menu will see the introduction of threading to remove facial hair, a new, quicker, lash extension treatment and a lash lifting service which makes even the smallest of lashes look much longer. “We now have a team of highly qualified therapists who are dedicated to providing clients with the best possible service. I am proud to say – we have the technology, we have the knowledge, we have the skills, we get the results.” Please telephone euphoria on 0115 922 0304 to make an appointment or call into the salon at 4 Stoney Street Beeston
Would you like clearer, brighter and more radiant skin? If so try our new enzyme facial usually £35
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Each year we recruit someone to join our team as a Trainee Beauty Therapist. If you are due to leave school this year and hope to have a career in Beauty Therapy you may be who we are looking for. You will attend college one day a week and spend the rest of the time working with us learning all about the industry from the experts.
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breeze women in business It’s strange how something enters your life and ends up becoming a major turning point…. Pat Ashmore’s sister had joined a weight loss programme called ‘LighterLife’ and she shrank before Pat’s eyes. “At the time I was overweight and had successfully lost weight several times with various other organisations, but had always put most of it back on, LighterLife offered the longterm solution. I had reached the point where I felt I was destined to be overweight for the rest of my life, but didn’t realise the control was all in my head. I was sceptical, but joined in September 2005 and by Christmas had lost 3 stones! Whilst on the Programme I was made redundant and decided maybe it was time for a change of direction. I was so pleased with my success, I wanted to help others achieve the same success. My new found confidence gave me the courage to start my own business and after completing training I was up and running and have not looked back since. Four years on I have helped over 600 clients lose an amazing 1400 stones. I have maintained my own goal weight by making only small changes to my life style and using clothes as a measure instead of the scales! LighterLife, telephone 01332 874048
Tracey Weathall has always dreamt of opening her own hair and beauty salon. The dream came true when she took over a hairdressers in Beeston Rylands . She qualified in beauty therapy and holistic massage with distinction, working part-time over the past few years. So when she took redundancy from her full time job she was in a good position to go for it! However starting a business in today’s climate was an incredible challenge and a nerve-racking experience. Not only is Tracey a qualified beautician but also a shrewd business women, who recognises an opening when she sees one. Their pamper evenings have been a huge success as she puts together a just the right packages for her clients to relax and enjoy the evening. Her aim was to make the salon, a relaxed and welcoming environment with a touch of glamour and fortunately Tracey and her team have the formula right and are going from strength to strength even after only five short months. So much so they are already recruiting another hairdresser on a rent a chair basis. Tracey would like to thank all their new customers who have become friends as well as clients and her partner Jamie for all his support in getting her business off the ground. Tracey values her team more than anything and together with Danielle and Paige who have studied hard to achieve their qualifications, they now have a wonderful place to go to work everyday. Glamour, 152 Meadow Road, Beeston Rylands Tel 0115 925 7308
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breeze women in business Suzi Foster of Pot ‘N’ Kettle Ceramic Café lives in Trowell with her partner and nine year old step daughter. She has always loved art and has studied life drawing locally. Suzi has had various job roles throughout the years including working in Sales at Barratt Homes and as a civil servant at Nottingham County Court , but she always knew her dream was to own her own business. In 2004 she left the County Court after being offered the opportunity to manage “Paint a Pot” “I knew it was something I would really enjoy and I would have the chance to use my artistic abilities so I didn’t hesitate” after three years in 2007 at the age of twenty six, Suzi bought the business and three years later Pot ‘N’ Kettle is still going strong. As well as Pot ‘N’ Kettle’s everyday business it also supports and helps to raise money for many charities including sponsoring Help The Heroes events as well as helping other small businesses with their charity events. Suzi would like to thank her friends, family, staff and customers for their support over the years. Pot ‘n’ Kettle 115 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham Tel: 0115 9228029 Email: enquiries@pot-n-kettle.com
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Audrey Loveland of Panache in Beeston was born in Kent and moved to Derbyshire in 1973. Currently she lives in Nottingham with her husband Len. Audrey has always worked in the fashion industry. In 1987 she became the ladies fashion manageress and buyer for the Barry Austen group. She developed a keen sense of customers tastes and requirements. Eventually, wanting her own business Audrey bought the already established ladies wear shop Panache in Stoney Street Beeston. Being in the retail sector is notoriously tough with competitors that include large national chains, but where Panache has succeeded over the years is in being a very astute provider of finest ladies wear, in a local and friendly context. Audrey always endeavours to make every single customer who comes through the door feel comfortable to simply browse and yet she is also available for advice when required. A guiding hand from someone who can genuinely tell you if something is working or not, is invaluable for that special outfit. As a result Panache has customers who return time and time again. This is no surprise to anyone who visits the shop and sees for themselves the lovely designs and accessories, which includes jewellery for that finishing touch. Panache is open Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 5.00pm. They look forward to welcoming you! Panache 1 Stoney Street, Beeston. Telephone: 0115 9225 278
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breeze women in business As parents of young children ourselves, we both know just how important it is to find good, reliable care for our precious little ones, which is exactly why we aim to provide the best care in our small and cosy setting. When given the opportunity to buy Shining Stars back in November 2009, we both grabbed it, knowing we had the background, qualifications, SARAH BARDENS & KELLY DALE experience and passion to make a great nursery. Kelly (Nursery Manager & Joint Owner) has a wealth of childcare experience having held Senior Nursery Nurse & Nursery Manager positions within a well respected nursery chain, and Sarah (Joint Owner) brings to the table a varied childcare background including Childminding, running a Crèche & a Pre-School as well as strong business expertise. We are complimented by a small team of committed Nursery Nurses, who provide outstanding care for all the children, and together we feel we have a really solid foundation for a successful childcare business. In our commitment to meeting government expectations for 2015 we are both working towards a Foundation Degree in Early Years – leading towards the EYP Status. We’re open Monday to Friday 7am – 7pm so please feel free to pop in and see us anytime! SHINING STARS DAY NURSERY The Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 6DL. Tel:0115 9466814
Jodie Lilley of Bodyworks Beauty is 38 and married with a 12-year-old son. Her love of beauty therapy, and in particular waxing, began when she was 14 and used to save up her pocket money to get her legs waxed at a local salon in Chesterfield where she grew up. She loved the calm atmosphere in the beauty salon combined with the ability to make people feel great and this inspired her to become a therapist. After looking into the courses available she decided to study for A levels which were needed to apply for the BTEC HND course which was the highest level possible. At 18 she moved to London and studied for two years at LCF College, qualifying with distinction. After working for two years in a busy salon in Islington, North London, the opportunity arose to travel the world so Jodie decided on a career break and travelled for eighteen months. Returning home she moved to Nottingham and after having worked in various salons, decided to take the risk of going it alone. Through sheer determination and hard work she has managed to make it a success and the salon has gone from strength to strength, surprisingly having its best year ever during the recession last year. Jodie would like to thank her loyal clients and also her exceptional senior therapist Holly Chan who has been with her now for three years. She would also like to welcome new senior therapist Clare Lowe, who joins the team in March with ten years experience. After surviving the recession Jodie is very optimistic about the future and would like to welcome all clients old and new to visit Bodyworks beauty and try out their wide range of quality treatments in their calm and relaxed salon. Bodyworks 33a Humber Road, Beeston. Tel: 0115 917 8887
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TAKE A THAI MOTHERS DAY EXPERIENCE! Give your Mum a Thai Treat & taste our authentic dishes created from a balance of traditional Thai ingredients. Great for just you & your Mum or the whole family!
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TREAD THE BOARDS Local amateur dramatics group, Riverside Drama Company, would welcome new members for their exciting 2010 season.
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he group attracts members from all over Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and meet weekly at the New Venture Club, 16a Trafalgar Road, Beeston, NG9 1LB on Thursday nights at 7.30pm. Two to three productions a year are staged at venues in Long Eaton where a brand new theatre will be ready for use by the end of this year. 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. A lively social group too, Riverside also offer newcomers an instant new band of friends! The group perform a wide variety of plays from classics and thrillers to farces and comedy as well as more modern, edgy productions – something for everyone. They are currently reading plays and looking to choose their 2010 offerings. If you would like to become involved, simply turn up any Thursday at the New Venture Club or you can email: riverside.drama@ntlworld.com or telephone 0115 8750506. For more information on the group visit www.riversidedrama.com
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HOROSCOPES THE MONTH AHEAD
By ANNE HARBOUR Dip.Hyp. HPD. MNCH - Clinical Hypnotherapist HPD. Member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (MNCH) ARIES [21st Mar-20th April]
CANCER [22nd Jun-23rd July]
LIBRA [24th Sep-22nd Oct]
This month, particularly you become satisfied that any preparations made over the last weeks or months from which you are able to benefit from, show themselves to be working in a slow but positive way. Stronger and ready to move forward you begin clearing any debris that has held you back - seeing the future look more than promising. Time spent with close and trusted friends is welcoming. Taking a step back in time you learn from past experiences. The month ends with pleasing results.
Channelling all that energy, proves difficult to handle when flitting it away in all directions, however you put it to good use, supporting those who have had a difficult time recently. Loosing or mislaying items of importance, when not in control annoys you. Learning from this you plan the next time round with more caution. With some kind of a break approaching for most of you, a plan of action is put into place pleasing you and loved ones. Excited by new prospects you look into matters thoroughly.
With an understanding of a situation with unusual circumstances you help someone live part of their life you feel is long overdue. By making some arrangements with another person long-term commitments get under way. Anything outstanding financially is dealt with accordingly with the relief of seeing the future much brighter. Drawn by your own instincts you complete and achieve one of your goals. Your creative abilities shine through when providing someone with information on you.
TAURUS [21ST Apr-20th May] Any delays or set backs in the beginning of March are soon overcome with negotiations taking place and a significant outcome in your favour, after the meeting is held. Bottled up emotions are kept under control, until you feel the time is right to say what is on your mind, causing some surprise to a person you feel has little or no emotions toward you. Friends and family gather to celebrate at a time, which is suitable for all. For those who are single a chance meeting takes place, which blows you away.
SCORPIO [23rd Oct-22nd Nov] LEO [24th July-23rd August] Energized and raring to go you enjoy what the month brings. March becomes hectic and with the way you feel everything seems to fall into place under your supervision. Whether surrounded with muck and dust or an orderly mess of some kind you begin to feel happy when progress is being made. For those enduring long distance travelling some relief is felt when changes take place, which are out of your control. When in doubt transport is checked and provided supplying others with support.
GEMINI [21st May-21st June] With a busy month approaching, you quickly discover you have no alternative than to become more organized than normal, therefore you plan a day or so with loved ones prior to the time. People who rely on your generosity understand and quickly adapt, dealing with their own lives accordingly, proving you are not required in the same capacity after all. Important paperwork left unattended may be removed from your safe place, accidentally causing delay but with no harm done. A welcome change at the end of the month.
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VIRGO [24th August-23rd September] Sharing and caring becomes the key to a very lovable month. With lots going on in your life a day with loved ones helps elevate any tension you have felt recently. Disappointed with someone’s behaviour you decide to pull back to see for yourself the outcome when they are left to their own devises. Invitations for social events come your way latter part of the month in which you are introduced to people alike making new and lasting friends. A days outing is enjoyed with close friends or family.
March holds much in terms of promise, and achievements. Having been let down in the past you make sure you benefit when dealing with important matters. Taking care not to rock the boat advice is taken when seeking guidance putting your mind at rest. Feeling more confidants and in control you plan accordingly putting all the pieces of the jigsaw into place. Enjoying time out you make March one month to remember. Inviting new and exciting people into your home make their visit worth your while.
SAGITTARIUS [23rd Nov-22nd Nov] With some kind of change in the air you prepare yourself for the unexpected, that either way doesn’t affect you or your family. Happy to help out you make sure the ending is satisfactory putting a closure on the matter. Tension in or around the home lifts when an explanation is given, understanding everything was blown out of proportion. Trying to be in two places at once becomes a test in itself but proving this to others becomes impossible. However the day ends well with fun and laughter.
CAPRICORN [23rd Dec-20th Jan] March becomes unexpectedly challenging, with you ending up feeling tired but good at what has been achieved short term. Benefiting from changes made in the home you look forward to some kind of social event. Sorting out cupboards and drawers throwing out the old and bringing in the new gives you a feeling of self-satisfaction. Members of the family you haven’t seen for some time turn up on your doorstep unexpectedly. Spending time with them helps you catch up on all the la test news.
AQUARIUS [21st Jan-19th Feb] Busy as ever and with hardly any spare time for yourself you make certain a few days are put on standby for some well-deserved peace and quiet. Helping out where others cannot takes precious time but you become satisfied all has been accomplished. Speaking your mind doesn’t seem to go down well, but does the trick for someone else. Taking no chances you thoroughly check on paperwork before signing on the dotted line. Your confidence builds when an admirer comes into your life suddenly.
PISCES [20th Feb-20th Mar] Left to your own devises you continue and complete some form of work within the allocated time. Giving sound advise to a colleague is welcomed when confusion steps in. Feeling more yourself, you look forward to the sun and sea and all that is healing for you. Having neglected some item in the home you find that carrying on where you left off is not as easy. You prove how valuable you have become when spending time with younger members of the family. Finances take a boost when least expected.
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Each month we feature whats on in YOUR area and bring you upto date with the latest achievements and events of local people and groups. Why not send us your information - if you are a non-profit making organisation and you or your group have achieved something you’d like to share with our thousands of readers in our area or you’d like to let readers know about an event your group is holding, then send your information to: Please include any photographs. NOTICEBOARD, Breeze Magazine, Deadline for April 10 156C High Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2LN issue is 19th March 2010 or email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk
Little Shop of Horrors This April, Beeston Musical Theatre Group welcomes you to ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, showing at Round Hill School in Beeston. Originally created by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, and made famous by the film starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and Steve Martin, this promises to be an entertaining, black comedy musical extravaganza. Set in 1960 in a dirty back alley of New York, Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of Seymour Krelbourn , an orphan and an outcast who works for Mr Mushnik in his Florist store, with no hope of a better life. His two loves in Easter...the time for bunnies, daffodils and plenty of chocolate! But life are ‘strange and exotic plants’, and Audrey, the blonde shop assistant this Easter, churches in and around Beeston and Bramcote will be with a sadistic Dentist for a boyfriend. While his boss struggles to keep the shop open, Seymour purchases an exotic plant, naming it Audrey II getting together to invite the general public to explore and discover after the girl he loves. The plant proves good for business, attracting the story of the first Easter. Through a series of local events, entitled more customers to the store, but as it grows Seymour learns to his horror ‘A Passion for Life’, there will be opportunity to hear the meaning of that Audrey II craves blood and flesh, and Seymour must serve up human Easter explained, ask questions and eat good food! food to satisfy the plant’s appetite. Can Seymour confront the plant to Journey through the life and teachings of Jesus at the Djanogly save mankind’s existence? Theatre as the words of Mark’s Gospel are performed as a one-man With famous songs including show on Good Friday evening; feast on meat (vegetarian options “Somewhere that’s Green”, available) at the Priory Roundabout Toby Carvery and hear an “Suddenly Seymour” and “Feed Me”, roup explanation of who Jesus was and whether he’s relevant for life the talented 23-strong human cast dship G in h Frien jo to today; ask questions and enter the debate at ‘God in the Dock’ over a rs e (and 8 foot tall, singing, moving, blood Attenboroug b ew mem lished club n s e m o craving plant), along with the sounds of welc curry and a pint at the Vic pub. And for those with children, there’s estab nesday his long the orchestra, will leave you wanting the Pebbles Plus Easter Eggstravaganza for the under 5s in the Hanley them. T nightly on Wed rt m and more! meets fo between 2.30p illage Avenue Scout Hut, and Fish and Ships – an action packed adventure s V n o h o g The show runs from Tuesday 6th aftern borou of games, crafts and stories for school children up to Year 6. in Atten April until Saturday 10th April, 4.00pm ried All the churches involved – Aspley Evangelical Church; Beeston Free e and va Hall. 7.30pm, with a 2pm Saturday very wid akers, teas, a ve Church; Cornerstone Church; Emmanuel Church, Bramcote; St. Mary’s a h e They Matinee. A licensed bar and tiered uding sp mme incl Church, Wollaton and Stapleford Baptist Church – are looking rnoons. seating are present at both. Tickets progra sical afte u. u m d n a s yo g s n it ti forward to welcoming visitors (religious or not) throughout A Passion a u o aw are £8-£9 (concessions £7), and can ase welcome on, ple 5 ti a A warm For Life, and hope that everyone who comes will find an open forum rm be ordered from www.bmtg.org.uk fo 11 in 0 re n o o For m Porter for debate, discussion and discovery. or from Mike Cottee on 0115 Shirley t c ta n o c 9280980. Full details of all events may be found at 3. 922 118 www.passionforlifenottingham.org.
The Broxtowe/Gutersloh ‘Table-Tennis’ Twinning Club was established in 1978. Due to the ageing of our members, our numbers have dwindled, so we are looking for new members. If you are over 18 and enjoy playing table tennis then that’s fantastic, if you don’t then you can still come and join us. On alternate years we visit Gutersloh in Germany and are hosted by families, the following year we host the Germans, so building a friendship. For more information, please contact Lesley Hough on 01332-670689, Julie Tattersall at julie.tattersall@sky.com or join us at our next meeting to be held on 4th March at the Royal Oak, Green Lane, Ockbrook at 8.30pm.
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On 27th March 2010 at 7.00pm Enjoy Handel’s Four Coronation Anthems and Schubert Mass in G at St Michael and All Angels Church, Church Street, Bramcote, Nottingham, Tickets £7.00 and £5.00 Concessions. If anyone would like tickets or are interested in joining the choir please contact Kathy on 0115 930 7391 for more information. The choir’s main mission is to enrich people’s lives through music. The Nottingham Hospitals Choir has been performing choral music for over 39 years. Throughout its history the choir has presented many concerts and other choral events at various Rainbows Hospice for Children venues, ranging from the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, The and Young People celebrates Albert Hall Nottingham, Southwell Minster, Liverpool Anglican Chinese New Year with the Cathedral, Aspley Methodist Church, to name but a few. launch of the Nottingham The choir actively contributes to the community not just Riverside Festival Dragon Boat through its music but also by contributing proceeds from concerts Challenge to local and national charities; such as Rainbows, When you wish To celebrate Chinese New Year, upon a star and formerly Sargent Cancer Care all of which provide Gable Events has joined with support and care for families and children suffering from cancer Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People to launch the second and to those who provide various forms of direct health care. The Dragon Boat Challenge to be staged Choir has raised over £200.000 and wishes to continue. as part of the Nottingham Riverside All choir members are strongly committed to the work of the Festival. The Dragon Boat Challenge choir. Being a member of the choir can be an enjoyable and takes place on Sunday 8th August rewarding experience, be it through singing and learning new and up to 50 crews are expected to music, team spirit or through friendship and social activity. battle it out over the 200m race Members belong to course on the River Trent at Victoria the choir because Embankment watched by thousands they enjoy singing. of spectators. According to the Chinese calendar, The choir’s success is 2010 is the Year of the Tiger, symbolattributed to the The Inner Wheel Club of Beeston ising great courage, stealth and talents, experiences is holding a fund raising cake tasting fearlessness - attributes which and loyalty of, its afternoon to raise money for ‘ RIDERS competitors will definitely need as the races get underway! This spectacular event is members, Musical FOR HEALTH’ an over seas charity a fantastic chance for local companies and organisations to promote themselves Director and which provides transport, namely whilst seeing what makes their competitors tick; no previous experience is required Accompanist; vocal to take part, just plenty of team spirit so why not take up the challenge? The 30’ motor bikes, for medical personal to coaches and to the dragon boats and all racing equipment are provided and each crew is guaranteed a reach outlying villages in Africa. choir committee. minimum of three races. A majority of people living in villages The Riverside Festival is one of the region’s largest family events and includes a Success is also attribhave an exceptionally long walk to bustling fair and vibrant mix of music, dance, crafts and food from around the uted to those who reach a doctor or hospital for any world. So with races every 10 minutes throughout the day and superb entertaincome and listen to us medical reason but RIDERS FOR ment on the bankside, a great day out is guaranteed! and to those who HEALTH intend to provide transport The Dragon Boat Challenge is supported by Nottingham City Council and all teams support us in other to enable medical personnel to visit taking part will be encouraged to raise funds for the nominated charity, Rainbows ways. out lying villages to provide medical Hospice for Children and Young People. Rainbows is the only children’s hospice in The Choir will be the entire East Midlands region and requires £2.6million each year to keep its servicassistance to the larger community. celebrating its 40th es open. Of this, less than 10% comes from statutory funding, meaning that the Please go and help raise funds Anniversary this year support of local communities across the East Midlands at events like the Dragon for this worthy charity by joining Boat Challenge is vital. and they hope it will members on March 19th 2010 at The top fundraisers for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People will win continue for many 18 Sandy Lane Bramcote the charity trophy and a special three-course Cantonese meal kindly donated by Mr more years, supporting anytime between 2 and 4pm Man’s Restaurant in Nottingham. And with trophies up for grabs not only for the National and Local and take part in tea/coffee and top fundraisers but also for the top three crews, best-placed mixed crew and the charities. cake tasting, entrance £5 with best-dressed - there really is something for every team to aim for! recipes available for your To make sure your company, club, organisation or group of friends is on the start line in August please call favourite cakes. Festival organisers, Gable Events on 01780 470718 or visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/nottingham
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As part of the sports programme at The Pearson Centre for Young People a Badminton session is being run on Friday evenings from 5.30pm – 6.30pm. The session is for school years 5 to 9 and is designed to provide participants with the chance to learn new badminton skills and develop existing ones. Specialist coaching will be provided with fun games and match play taking place in the session too. The badminton session is part of The Pearson Centre for Young People’s sports programme which also includes Athletics on Mondays, Football on Saturdays and Inclusive Sports on Wednesdays. For more information about any of the sports please contact Chris Lacey, Sports Development Worker, at The Pearson Centre for Young People on 0115 925 4112, Email: sportsworker@thepearsoncentre.org.uk
Kosmos, an internationally acclaimed string trio, will perform a concert at Chilwell Road Methodist Church, Beeston. Kosmos unites the rich texture of the string trio with the depth and integrity of traditional music from the Balkans and beyond. With their inspiring fusion of folk music traditions from around the world, sophisticated jazz glides magically into wild gypsy fiddling, emotive Jewish music into hot-blooded Tango, free improvisation into Arabic melody. Kosmos plays without manuscript, enabling the Toton Special Care Baby Knitting Circle invite music to live and breathe in the moment. These you and your friends to the 27th Birthday world-class, classically trained musicians present an “Open House” at 15 Stapleford Lane, Toton innovative line up. Prepare to be intoxicated by on Monday 22nd March 2010 from 10.00am – entrancing dance rhythms, soulful improvisation 4.00pm and Gypsy passion delivered with inimitable There will be an exhibition of garments made panache and virtuoso technique. especially for the Queens Medical Centre Premature www.kosmosensemble.com Baby ward. As well as buying wool for the knitting, it “Everyone should make the effort to hear them, is hoped to make a donation to the University of amongst the brightest stars of musical Britain, Nottingham Heartlight Sensor Appeal. This sensor Kosmos are truly exceptional” - FE News will cost £115,000 and is designed to help doctors “The playing is faultless” - fRoots - worldwide roots and midwives ensure oxygen gets to babies hearts music magazine more quickly and hep to prevent brain damage or Tickets, Adult £6 (£5 in advance), even death. Student/Child £3, are available from the There will be Bring and Buy stalls for cakes, church office - 0115 9431164 groceries and Bric-a-Brac, also a selection of
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Ben, 10, from 17th Nottingham BB (based at The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston) has been crowned The Boys’ Brigade national ‘Be Creative’ Junior Section Champion. Police officers, staff and members of the public from across South Nottinghamshire were Members were challenged to create their own piece praised in a commendations evening. of artwork using pens, pencils, crayons or paints. Among those recognised in a ceremony at Police Headquarters was Broxtowe North There was no set theme, just ‘being creative’. Neighbourhood Policing Team. They were praised for their commitment and hard work, for Hundreds of entries were submitted in the Juniors age building strong local links with the community in areas including Eastwood, Kimberley, group (school years 4 – 6). Watnall, Nuthall and Strelley. The national Trustees were appointed as Judges and PCSO Richard Kennedy was also commended for his help during a dangerous road choose Ben’s picture as the winning one. collision while he was off duty. In the face of bad weather, fast moving traffic and collision Ben’s artwork included different drawings that debris, he escorted a family to safety. He also manoeuvred a damaged vehicle to the represented him and what he likes doing – Notts roadside, removing a woman and distressed child to safety. County logo (as he is a fan), BB Anchor Sgt Glenn Chambers, PCs Richard Craig, (member of the BB), footballer (he plays for Paul Cash, Karen Crane, Keely Shooter, Attenborough Colts), cricket stumps and and Jon Lingard were praised for dealing ball (he plays cricket too), bike (enjoys bike with an incident at a football match in riding), computer (he plays games on the September last year. They helped save a computer and sometimes uses it for his man who had stopped breathing and Fernwood Townswomen’s Guild at their annual charity coffee homework), TV (enjoys watching the telly), swallowed his tongue after hitting his morning held last November 2009 were extremely pleased to beans on toast (his favourite food), head. The officers raised the alarm and have raised £450 for the local branch of the Parkinsons swimming and lego (other activities he performed CPR. They also had to put a disease society. A big thank you to all who helped and to the enjoys). Ben has been a keen member of road closure in place so the man could get many visitors who joined them on the day to help raise the the 17th Nottingham BB for 5 years and to hospital. He has since recovered well. funds for the large cheque which the Chairman Mrs Pat was surprised at winning this competition. Chief Superintendent John Busuttil, Holloway was pleased to present to Mrs Francis Highfields He participates in as many activities and divisional commander for South Notts, from the Parkinsons Society at the January 2010 meeting. competitions as possible. said: “It was a great honour and pleasure Meetings are held on the 3rd Friday in the month to recognise officers and members of the from 2.00pm – 4.00pm in the church hall at public who work extremely hard for their Grangewood Road Methodist Church, Grangewood communities day in and day out. Road, Wollaton. “Those who received the commendations If any ladies would like to go along and join them for their n d, Beesto a should be very proud of themselves, and meetings you would be made very welcome. They have a o R t n l, Tre Sale le Schoo they also represent the excellent work that different speaker each month who cover a wide range of nd Craft a p o Trent Va T le ing a Tab ril 2010 from ld is carried out by our officers every single subjects so through the year there is something for everyone. o h re a p ay 17th A day.” In addition to the meetings they also have scrabble, a book . on Saturd le b £5 per ta d raffle n club, walking group, arts and crafts and occasional trips. a ts n e 10-2pm. shm rly, refre ble Book ea ook a ta b o T . 48 0 8 7 available 6 9 ne 0115 telepho 93 918 43 or 0773
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