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Come to Cachepot for great ideas to add the finishing touches to your wedding detail or if you need a gift for the happy couple. We have beautiful jewellery for the bride-to-be and unusual gifts for a special wedding. Just arrived are a fabulous selection of Thomas Kent Clocks and pretty picture frames. We have a new 'picture gallery' and plenty of other decorative accessories which make great ideas for the perfect wedding gift.
How about choosing The Cachepot Vintage Style Tearoom as the venue for your Hen Party? The menu can be tailored to your needs and the room is oozing vintage style. From mis-matched china crockery to the beautiful decor complete with chandeliers, a cosy log fireplace and even a secret door, add to that the friendly service it all makes for a perfect party. Mother's Day and Easter are early this year and we have some "oh so pretty" Easter decorations and gift ideas for Mum arriving any day so make sure you visit Cachepot soon.
Cachepot, 6 Main Street, Breaston Derbyshire. DE72 3DX www.cachepot.co.uk Tel - 01332 874788Â Find us on facebook. Open: Mon - Sat 10am -5.30pm
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Welcome to our
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Whatever you have in mind to create your special day, we have the experts on hand to make sure you feel your best.
LH Millinery is based in Sandiacre NG10, Linda, the owner, attended courses at Wombourne before finally attaining her HNC in Millinery. “I have been a milliner since 2005 so have lots of experience in helping clients find their ideal style for that special occasion”. LH Millinery creates wedding hats, fascinators and handbags all dyed to match your outfit. Bespoke hats and fascinators are also made, so let your imagination go wild! They also offer hat hire with the option of changing the trim. The process - Once you have acquired your outfit please make an appointment with Linda, you can then try on a number of hats/fascinators to establish ‘Your Look’ and then discuss colours. A deposit is required and Linda will contact you once completed. Fascinators start at £40 including dye. Hats start at £100 but if you want ‘The Wow Factor’ you can have something Bespoke from £200. Hat Hire starts at £20 with a £20 refundable deposit and also the option of changing the trim for extra fee. Got an old hat? Why not have it re-trimmed to give it a new look? As of 2013 a Bridal Range is now available. Call Linda to make your appointment on 07500 965245 www.lhmillinery.com
Deep Designs was born from a passion of creating professional and outstanding looks. Sandeep's philosophy for Deep Designs is to provide unique and innovative make-up and hairstyles to create looks that leave lasting impressions. Traditional or modern, she will create the perfect look for your perfect day. Sandeep provides a professional service to her clients and understands the requirements from brides of all cultures and tailors her packages to meet individual needs. Deep Designs also provide henna designs, these can be traditional/modern using henna, glitter and gems or a combination. She caters for bridal henna and henna parties for all occasions. For further information call Sandeep on 07813637968 www.deep-designs.co.uk Email: info@deep-designs.co.uk breezemagazine 5
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Dream Wedding Dress is a beautiful wedding boutique selling designer wedding gowns for the discerning bride. They are the exclusive Nottingham stockists of gowns by Stephanie Allin, Blue by Enzoani, Modeca and Blue by Enzoani, Donna Lee Designs and Dessy Bridal. They are also stockists of the internationally renowned Dessy After Six, Alfred Sung, Dessy Collection and Social Bridesmaids. With over 100 sample Dessy dresses in the shop, Dream Wedding Dress enable you and your bridesmaids to view a wide range of colours and styles. In addition there is a comprehensive range of accessories to perfectly complement your wedding gown along with a wide selection of shoes by Rainbow. Stockists of beautiful veils by Joyce Jackson and Richard Designs, their range of tiaras, bespoke vintage style headdresses and elegant jewellery will ensure that you achieve your dream wedding look. Why not contact Dream Wedding Dress to make an appointment to view what they have to offer. The dedicated staff pride themselves on a personal, friendly service. Telephone: 0115 9780113 E: info@dreamweddingdress.co.uk www.dreamweddingdress.co.uk Dream Wedding Dress, 142 Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 1LR
On your special day you need a special service to look after your transport needs. This Mercedes E class vehicle will be immaculately presented with ribbons and the driver/chauffeur in smart suit and buttonhole if required. “We will have driven the route from your home to the church to familiarise the route, so that you arrive on time, our on-board COMAND satellite navigation system can also be utilised to ferry guests as requested. Surround yourself with luxury, elegance and romance, turning heads as you arrive with your own personal driver/chauffeur. Our champagne coloured Mercedes E class with a nappa grey leather interior is meticulously cared for and beautifully presented. Weddings are extremely personal events and we take the utmost care with all arrangements to ensure that you get the exact day that you want. Arrive at your venue in style. Let our experienced and professional services make your wedding a truly memorable day. The car and driver is available to you for a standard 4 hours, or longer as required, to complete your day. We do ask for a small deposit if you require our car, (non refundable) this secures the date and the balance required two weeks before the wedding. Prices start from only £99.00”. Call execucar4u on 0115 973 3377 Mobile: 07771 912277 or visit the website www.execucar4u.co.uk breezemagazine 6
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At Ramy Beauty Therapy, a ladies only salon, you will receive professional attention in friendly hygienic surroundings. As an ITEC qualified beauty therapist who has achieved The Dermalogica Expert status, I have extensive experience in both skin care and wax treatments. At Ramy Beauty Therapy I believe that proper skin care is a daily necessity, that’s why I am devoted to helping you achieve your optimum skin health through necessary products, education and treatments. I know that healthy skin is beautiful skin, and that’s what you want, so I’ll never waste your time with talk about pampering, indulgence or overblown miracle promises – instead, you can count on me to try and deliver real results, every time! I only use Dermalogica products for all my face and body treatments. I also specialize in hair removal by waxing which is carried out using the professional BabylissPro Satin Smooth wax range. I also offer threading, a traditional Indian form of hair removal lasting up to six weeks.” Current offers include: • 10% discount on treatments for Students and NHS staff. • A free mini facial, when you purchase three recommended Dermalogica products.
I look forward to meeting you in my salon. Sangita
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young at heart Getting older should be a happy affair, with a happy body, a happy mind. Sometimes we need a little help and guidance. Whether it is with health and well being or more practical issues such as insurance and will making. Here are some suggestions to help along the way- enjoy life the way you were meant to!
The Nottingham & District Pre-Retirement Council is a charity based in Beeston, and is celebrating its 45th anniversary of helping those approaching retirement to do so with confidence and understanding of what can be an uncertain time. Its two part-time members of staff have 53 years service between them and the rest are volunteers, all contributing to this remarkable achievement of 45 years providing service. But just who are the Nottingham & Pre-Retirement Council? Linda and Phil Whitt (pictured) are the two tirelessly working part-time staff, who has guided the charity into its 45th year of service with the aid of selfless volunteers. They have lent their expertise and knowledge to provide those approaching retirement to be truly prepared through courses which run throughout the year. These courses have been run and aimed at all types of professions with attendees being former Lord Mayors, Surgeons, Teachers, Probation Officers, Nurses and Chief Executive Officers to name but a few, with the feedback suggesting that attending a course is a must before retirement. With delegates constantly leaving positive feedback after attending, one saying it was the best course they had been on in 28 years of teaching, being enjoyable, interesting and extremely useful. Courses are often held over a three day period, at the Beeston Town Hall covering a range of topics and including lunch for all those attending. Throughout this period the delegates will listen to a number of guest speakers on their specialist topics and have the chance to chat 1:1 with the speakers to clear up any queries or questions delegates may have. The topics covered range from Finance, Health, Pensions and how to make the most of your retirement while providing the attendees with a resource pack to take home and use when needed. This resource pack will provide information on the topics covered at the courses and are a great refresher for use after attending or even after retirement. It is recommended that people within three years of retirement look to attend a course, although they also offer courses aimed at people aged between 40-50 years and those facing redundancy. These Mid-Life courses are often one day courses, which are aimed at those thinking of retirement in 15-20 years to provide an insight into the tasks ahead the may face. The Nottingham & District Pre-Retirement Council offer these courses to everyone, with open courses for all to attend, while also providing
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courses for the benefits of those in companies such as the NHS, ZF Great Britain and Probation Trust. All of the courses run by the NDPRC have a small cost attached to them to cover the likes of lunch but they pride themselves on being terrific value for money, with reviews proving that you get so much out of attending one of their courses. To find out more about the Nottingham & District Pre-Retirement Council, its courses and dates visit their website www.ndprc.org.uk
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“Already, some of my patients are planning early trips to warmer climes by dusting off their sandals. It’s quite natural to concentrate on wrapping up warmly during winter months and with heavy snow falls and icy surfaces, boots have invariably been the order of the day. Even if your holiday break is not as imminent as with more fortunate souls, we can all begin on a determined regime that will reap rewards in the coming months. Not only do we want our feet to look attractive, even more importantly, good condition and pain free is even better reasoning. As we age, natural oils become less plentiful and so should supplement them but we don’t necessarily have to buy expensive products to achieve the objective. We all have our favourite products but the main requirement is ‘time.’ Most people, especially ladies I have to say, make time to protect face, neck, hands and legs with moisturiser and this is an excellent daily routine that really shows the result of such dedication to looking good. But, what about the undercover areas such as our feet? When you have creamed your hands, be honest, do you simply give a cursory dab of leftovers to your feet or are you just too tired at the end of the day to bother at all? “I’ll do it tomorrow” is the easy option but how virtuous you will feel if you make an extra few minutes purely devoted to your feet. Feet can become very dry, cracked heels, chilblains, sore toes and a simple regime need not take very long but done regularly, you will reap the benefit. Before washing, use a long handled rasp, using rough side first on rough areas followed by smoother side to finish. Then wash, rinse and dry thoroughly followed by a nice massage. With cream on your hands, every little bump or blemish seems amplified and can be dealt with appropriately. Importantly, this massage is stimulating circulation to sometimes neglected toes. The result of all this inexpensive self-help is ‘happy feet’ but should you encounter any problems you can’t deal with yourself, I will be pleased to visit you at home”. To make an appointment simply call Marion – 0115 939 3662
NEVER TOO EARLY TO PLAN Planning for the future is important for all of us. Sadly, making sure that everything’s in place should you or a family member become ill, need care or pass away is all too often on the ‘to do’ list. Sometimes on the ‘too difficult’ list. Planning ahead can make life so much easier for those who are left to pick up the pieces. Making a Will is something most of us have not yet done. Setting out your wishes can avoid family disputes and can often save Inheritance Tax. If you have no Will the Government’s intestacy rules decide who gets your assets. Preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney whilst you still have all your marbles will allow your trusted family member, friend or professional advisor to take over conduct of your finances or make decisions about your welfare when you cannot do so yourself. Making gifts during your lifetime can save tax – but you need to make sure that you stay within the rules. Planning for Care Fees is an issue that many are concerned about. There’s talk of the Government announcing that long term care bills will be capped at £75,000 and that pensioners will be expected to take out private insurance to cover them up to the new limit. What will this mean for your family? Many fear that thousands will still be forced to sell their homes to fund the payments. Despite the wealth of information now available online, there is no substitute for getting face to face professional legal advice about your own family situation. For help in writing Wills, creating powers of attorney, and planning for the future, contact a qualified and experienced solicitor such as Jayne Smith at Rothera Dowson on 0800 158 5316. breezemagazine 10
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At our accredited practice in Wollaton you can be assured you will receive the highest quality service. For February's over fifties issue of Breeze here are a few top tips for caring for those hard working feet whatever your age! Moisturise: As we age the skin loses moisture so a daily application of a good quality foot cream containing at least 10% Urea can make a huge difference to dry areas and sore cracked heels. Check: check your feet regularly especially those with diabetes, poor circulation, check for any cuts, irritations or early signs of infection that may need further attention or to seek medical advice. Footwear: A accommodate those toes check you have good arch support, this becomes more important as the foot ages and flattens putting more stresses on the structures of our feet. Action: Don't tolerate ongoing foot and ankle pain, Biomechanical assessment will help to identify problems and correctly prescribed orthotics can assist in rehabilitation and prevent further injury. The clinic is ground floor with ample parking. They are open 5 days a week with late evenings and Saturday morning appointments available. So to ensure your feet are fit for 2013 give The Foot Room a call on 0115 928 1000.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHEN MAKING A WILL. Does everyone have to make a Will? It all depends on whether you care who receives what you leave behind when you die (your estate). If you leave no Will then the law stipulates who will inherit your estate – this may not be what you would have wanted. A Will enables you to choose who receives what! In extreme cases, if someone leaves no Will everything they own could end up passing to the Government! I am not married to my partner. Will they receive anything if I leave no Will? It does not matter how long you have lived together. Unless you are legally married or in a civil partnership, then, apart from assets which you may own together (e.g. a joint bank account), your partner will not be automatically entitled to any part of your estate if you leave no Will. Can’t I just make a home-made Will or a simple one from the Post Office or WH Smith? Yes you can, but you want to be sure that it will do what you want! A Will is both a technical and a very important document. “At EllisFermor & Negus we can help you to make a legally effective Will that will accurately express what you wish to happen when you have died”. If you would like to receive further information or have any questions about these or any other probate matters, please contact Sarah Jordan, Jo Bridges or William Skinner at our Beeston Office on 0115 922 1591 or email: s.jordan@ellis-fermor.co.uk
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A taste of Italy... Vivo of Stapleford is a true taste of Italy with a friendly, contemporary feel, which gives the restaurant an individuality that must be experienced to be believed. The authentic flavours of the exquisitely prepared food combined with the banter and laughter of friendly chefs in the open kitchen, instantly transports you to one of those warm friendly towns on the Amalfi coast. This family run business was opened in December 2007 and has carved for itself a well established reputation for good food and wine in a warm, comfortable environment. They pride themselves on combining good quality, fresh ingredients and the skill of their chefs to make authentic Italian dishes and aim is to bring a little bit of Italy into your lives! With friendly, attentive staff your every need is catered for with a full on Italian smile! So a perfect place for your Valentines or Mother’s Day celebration. Being child friendly and with generous portion sizes they are bound to have a winning formula locally as people look for quality and value. Special offers from the lunchtime and evening menu are available from Monday to Saturday from 12.00 – 2.30pm and Monday to Wednesday 5.30 – 7.00pm when you can have two courses for £7.95. So whether you’re looking for somewhere friendly to pop in and eat alone, an extended family get together, or a great venue for a night out with the girls, Vivo can meet your needs. 164 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham. NG9 7AY Tel: 0115 949 1000 info@vivorestaurant.co.uk www.vivorestaurant.co.uk
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Farmers markets offer a convenient, healthy and fun way to buy locally grown and produced food. Offering a great range of produce, all sourced locally and conveniently for you to maintain your promise to eat well and stay healthy this year... Take the time out to visit the Nottingham Farmers Market, locally based at Wollaton and West Bridgford. They both offer a great range of produce typically; free range beef, lamb, pork, organic produce, home cured bacon and hams, local meats and eggs, poultry and eggs, local fruit, vegetables, speciality cheeses, jams, honey, ice cream, home-made cakes, goat and venison. The range has extended in to offering beers, Indian food and a new tea stall offering various teas. The beauty of visiting the markets you know you are supporting your local businesses, with everything sourced locally. Never more so are we reminded about our bodies are the ethos of ‘You are what you eat!’ Due to their nutritional and health benefits, it's recommended that fruit and vegetables form the basis of your diet, with a minimum intake of five portions each day - about a third of your daily food consumption. Fruit and vegetables should be incorporated into every meal, as well as being the first choice for a snack. Population studies have shown that people who eat a lot of fruit and vegetables may have a lower risk of chronic disease. The foods you you are eating are guaranteed that they are seasonal, fresh and ripe, has minimal packaging, and has travelled less. All of which have huge environmental benefits. The advantage at a farmers market is that you can actually talk to the stall holder, learn about their methods, and then decide for yourself what you may like to try as well as the usual favourites which are available to buy. Buying in this way is also fun for the whole family. Meeting your local community is an excellent way to feel connected to the world around you, increasing health for body, mind and spirit. Visit Wollaton: 1st Saturday of each month Visit West Bridgford: 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month Why not see what one of the local Farmers Markets have on offer for you!
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Riverside Drama Company are to perform Tim Firth’s dark comedy ‘Neville’s Island’ at the Duchess Theatre, Chatsworth Centre, West Gate, Long Eaton, from Wednesday 20th - Saturday 23rd March (7.30pm). 2012 was an extraordinary year for Riverside. They celebrated their 20th anniversary year by performing at the RSC Swan Theatre in Stratford as part of the Open Stages project to showcase the best of amateur theatre from around the UK. They followed this with a string of sold-out performances of the legendary Calendar Girls. For their first production of 2013, Riverside hand over the reins to the men of the society who present Neville’s Island. Laughs which come at a cracking pace in this dark comedy, which tells the tale of four middle-aged, middle-managers shipwrecked on a small island in the Lake District as part of a training event. We see their careers and relationships hit the rocks along with their boat as cold, hunger and paranoia kick in. What should have been a bonding process for Gordon, Angus, Roy and Neville turns into a muddy, bloody fight for survival. Because when night settles in, strange things happen out in the wilds. And what took place on Neville's Island that foggy November weekend none of this particular middle-management team would ever forget. Featuring Mike Evans as the hectoring, intimidating Gordon, Martin Holtom as patient Neville, the calm and reliable team leader, Paul Norris as the repressed Angus, and Dan Bates as Roy, the religious birdwatcher with a troubled past. Director Rachel Kirkland says “With such a strong ensemble you will be captivated as you travel with them through a whole weekend marooned on the island. Bound in fog, menaced by wildlife and cut off from the world, this perfunctory middle-class exercise turns into a carnival of recriminations, French cricket and sausages...” With a breath-taking set, featuring water, real life trees, amazing lighting and stand-out performances, this really is one not to be missed. Tickets for Neville’s Island are priced £7 full and £6 concessions and are available via the groups web site www.riversidedrama.com from the Chatsworth Centre coffee mornings on Saturdays (10am-noon), or by calling 0115 9170327. 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 number.
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breeze what’s on Arcade Players, at their best with this hilarious production of Flying Feathers, the second play of their 75th season. When Chief Constable Henry Potterton and his sister Sarah arrive at the country house of their late lamented brother, they are astonished to find several scantily –clad ladies wandering about, not knowing that Bernard’s housekeeper has turned the place into a ‘house of sin’. Being fearful of the questions the Chief Constable may ask, she hurriedly tries to hide the truth from him. This leads to many hilarious comings and goings and when Bernard turns up from the ‘Orkneys’ (or is it from ‘Heaven’), the household is thrown into further 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 Arts Centre coffee morning each Saturday {10a.m. till noon} or via the Arcade Players Tel 0750 332 9277, or Email arcadeplayers@hotmail.co.uk The theatre with it’s fully stocked bar open from 7.00pm, at the interval and after the curtain close, together with separate coffee bar and ice cream, will complete your evening out. Parking adjacent to the Chatsworth Arts Centre and the Market Place is free after 6pm.
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The Cast will perform another fun evening... “Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision” at the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton at the end of this month.
Audiences will have the chance to enjoy a new show from The Cast, one of the region’s liveliest theatre groups. Anyone lucky enough to have seen their “Hot Mikado” show last spring will know what a talented, hard-working group this is, who transmit their own enthusiasm for acting and singing, making for a thoroughly impressive spectacle to be enjoyed by all. This month The Cast will be performing Eurobeat, which will be the first time this production has been put on in the region following its success in London’s West End last decade. The idea of the show is a simple one:- think of all that we love about the Eurovision song contest (a chance to take the mickey out of nearby nations) and transfer this to a live stage show. It’s all there, from the enjoyably dreadful songs and tongue-in-cheek homage from great europop bands like Abba and Kraftwerk, to the cheesy enthusiasm of those plucky presenters and of course the unbearable tension of the race to avoid “nil points” as the scores come in. As the show’s director, Rob Corner, says “It’s all about giving the audience a fun, good evening out. There will be lots they will recognise to laugh at, plus the witty script is worth listening out for, and of course they will get to vote for their favourites at the end.” Yes, that’s right… this is live theatre where the audience decide the ending! During the show the audience are invited to text in their favourite acts, meaning that every night a different country may win. “This is what makes this show special” continues Rob, “there is a genuine tension when the results are delivered, so this is one show where no-one can say the outcome is predictable!” The Cast have again invited talented performers from many different groups to join forces for this show. The award-winning Alexandra Tavener from Erewash Musical Society is partnered by the charming Chris Collington as the two hosts of the show. Many other familiar faces to local theatre will be appearing – Craig Arme, Claire Farrand -Preston, Rachael Brown to name but three. “It’s brilliant getting so many of us together to work on a production, it really reminds us why being on stage is so much fun, and that energy spills over making it a great laugh for the audience as well as ourselves”, comments the versatile James Rayner, who is also in charge of the music for this show. So whether you come on your own or with family or friends, this show promises to be worth catching. ‘Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision’ will be at the Duchess Theatre in the Chatsworth Centre, Long Eaton on Weds 27th Feb – Sat 2nd March, each evening at 7.30 (also a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm). Tickets at £9.50 each, (concessions are available for some performances),can be purchased from the theatre or by calling 07727 629911.
West End star brings Les Miserables to Razzamataz Nottingham!
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In line with the release of the huge new Les Miserables film one of the London cast members from the West End stage show will be paying a visit to Razzamataz Theatre School to deliver a full day workshop to their students and children of Nottingham. Mark Hedges has worked extensively in Musical Theatre for twelve years. He was in Les Miserables for three years as a Swing and Dance Captain/ Children’s Director, he was also part of the ensemble for the 25th Anniversary concert at the O2 Arena. Mark is currently Resident Choreographer and Children’s Director on Cameron Mackintosh’s UK Tour of OLIVER! “We are very honoured to have Mark delivering an amazing workshop for us in Nottingham”. Mark says “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my love for the show to a new generation of young performers”. Razzamataz is committed to working with industry professionals to inspire our students. This really is a phenomenal workshop and not to be missed by any budding West End stars of the future! The workshop will take place Sunday March 10th from 10am – 5pm at the YMCA, 4 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham NG1 4FG. Razzamataz is opening this fantastic day to children not already a student at the school. Places are limited so if you would like to book a place it will cost £35 for the day, Children need be 7 years plus. Please contact Shanley Booth the Principal on 07971 198010 or Email: nottingham@razzamataz.co.uk
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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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Having worked his way up to a position of seniority with a large firm of national accountants, Karl Watts of Sunny Accountancy Services recently realised what he was missing – client contact – the opportunity to sit down with small to medium ambitious firms, who were eager to grow their businesses. As Karl says “In large firms, the client contact, the part of my job I love the most, is missing. I like nothing more than sitting down with my clients, giving them proactive advice and suggestions to help them realise their dreams. I genuinely feel there is a gap in the market for this level of service.” Karl has already achieved chartered accountant status but his studying hasn’t stopped there. He is currently working on achieving chartered tax adviser status, which he feels will help him provide an even better service to new businesses. Karl explains “Clients can easily find an accountant to file their accounts and tax return but how many accountants also offer tax planning advice at no extra cost?” To arrange a free no obligation meeting with Sunny Accountancy Services, or simply to enquire about price levels, please call on 01623 232592 or 07565 982077 or email: enquiries@sunnyaccs.co.uk. There is even the facility on their website to obtain a quotation at www.sunnyaccs.co.uk
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"We are Paul and Barry Wealthall from PWS Nottingham. We are brothers and both live in Beeston Rylands and have always lived in the local area. We are both uPVC window fabricators with over twenty five years experience between us. During this time we have seen a lot of changes in the industry and we have to work to these standards. PWS Nottingham was established to offer a service for repairing uPVC doors and windows rather than replacing them. Most of the time, problems can be rectified at a fraction of the cost of replacement. As well as repairing faults there are also cosmetic changes that can be done cheaply to transform the look of your home." Contact PWS on 07535 704648 (Paul) or 07963 141744 (Barry) Email: pws.nottm@gmail.com Lilac Crescent, Beeston
The Terrace Tea Rooms, formerly ‘The Terrace Cafe' is a family run business located near Bardill’s Roundabout off the A52, next to the Japanese Water Gardens. Lee Wharton and his family invite you to enjoy a cup of tea in a friendly, comfortable, relaxed environment, in a traditional 1940’s-50’s tea room, with music from the era accompanying your visit! Lee comes from Lee Bay, near Ilfracombe, in Devon, where his family has run a tea shop for many decades. Now he would like to bring his experience and tradition of a tea shop to recreate it for you in the heart of the area. “All our food is freshly prepared, using local and Devon sources wherever possible. The tea rooms provide a wide range of meals; from all day breakfast, jacket potatoes, filled baguettes to Sunday lunch with a choice of meats and all the trimmings. A take away service is also available. Savoury or Cream tea is, of course, our speciality, with generously filled sandwiches, a crumpet, scone, English muffin or tea cake, and a piece of home-made cake. This can be washed down with your favourite tea or coffee. You can also browse and treat yourself to locally made produce such as jams, pickles, fudge or sweet treats for sale. All this to provide that unique teashop experience! We have a proper Devon welcome and the nearby countryside, but all we have missing is the sea and the sand!” The Terrace Tea Rooms, Japanese Water Gardens, 261 Stapleford Lane, Toton. Free Parking
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Flip out on Pancake Day and go bananas with the poppy seeds. Our perfect pancakes will make you feel so fruity you’ll definitely want them more than once a year!
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Perfect Pancakes For many of us we have fond memories of grandmas and mothers cooking up a delight on Shrove Tuesdays during our childhoods. Here’s a quick reminder of how to great the delicious delights this month with a filling that will make you want to go backfor more! Preparation notes Serves 4 Ingredients For the Pancakes: 50g plain white flour 50g gram flour, sifted 15g poppy seeds 300ml pint soya milk pinch of salt 1 tsp sunflower oil 150ml natural soya yoghurt
Method To make the pancakes blend the flours, poppy seeds, soya milk and salt in a blender or food processor. Leave to stand for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the filling by mixing the bananas, lemon juice, apricots and almonds together.
For the Filling: 2 ripe bananas, chopped juice of 1 lemon 50g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped 50g toasted almonds, chopped 1 tsp groundnut oil
Heat a little oil in a non–stick pancake pan. Use a 50ml/2oz ladle to measure the batter for each pancake. Pour the batter for one pancake into the pan, swirling it around to cover the base evenly. Cook until set and golden brown underneath, then flip the pancake over and cook the other side.
To Decorate: 1 tsp poppy seeds (optional) thin slivers of lemon zest
Make 8 pancakes and layer to keep warm. Fill each pancake with a couple of spoonfuls of the filling and fold into quarters.
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Arrange 2 on each serving plate with a spoonful of soya yoghurt. Sprinkle poppy seeds (if using) and lemon zest on the yoghurt to decorate and serve. Photographs copyright © Harper Collins Publishers 2000
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As well as traditional tweed, Burberry incorporated Arts and Craftsinspired woven florals with a country feel into the collection, which, along with the addition of bow belts around the models’ waists and velvet detailing, put a feminine spin on what is generally considered to be very much a masculine trend. And it is the now iconic illustrated owl emblem (along with other woodland creatures including foxes, dogs and sparrows) that featured on jumpers and t-shirts on the Burberry runway that have spawned a thousand high street lookalikes in their wake. While a cute owl jumper is a wise way to invest in the look, other elements of the Country Heritage trend are everywhere on the high street, too. Quirky tweed hats with feathers can be worn with a tweed or waxed coat or jacket, chunky knits can be teamed with tweed skirts and trousers, and 60sstyle tweed pointed flats are a subtle way to incorporate the trend into your everyday wardrobe. The beauty of this trend is that whether you wear just one item or fully embrace the look, including some element of Country Heritage in an outfit will give you an instant new season wardrobe update.
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The Country Heritage look is one of the biggest trends out there. Tweed, feathers, furs, flat caps, equestrian-style boots and waxed quilted jackets, once the preserve of the countryside and the hunting, shooting and fishing brigade, suddenly seem like the chicest option even for urbanites not planning on going anywhere near a field.
Next. Owl print top, £16. Echo at Accessories Direct. Tweed knit leather gloves, £77.
Next. Tweed printed loafers, £30.
Loads of Spring stock is arriving at Renaissance Fashion Agency on Wollaton Road, Beeston. All the favourite labels from M&S, Boden, Fat Face and Topshop through to Whistles, Coast, Karen Millen and Paul Smith. Why not check out their fantastic selection of gorgeous dresses and separates from Whistles, Jigsaw, Karen Millen, Coast, Ted Baker and many more. A fabulous selection of shoes in right now too and several pairs of on-trend ankle boots. For the guys, as always, an amazing selection of favourite labels including many Paul Smith and Ted Baker shirts and high-street and designer suits. And don’t miss the unbelievable bargains in the Winter 50% Sale still running! For more information on stock and how Renaissance Fashion Agency works check out their website. 31 Wollaton Road, Beeston, NG9 2NG. Telephone 0115 9220653 www.renaissancefashionagency.co.uk
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breeze on your bike! The longstanding Great Notts Bike Ride, which is now in its 32nd year, will form the finale of the Cycle Live weekend on Sunday 23 June. Why not take part... This year’s ride, which promises to be bigger and better than ever, will feature three distances: 100 miles; 50 miles; and a 25 mile route, all of which will weave their way through sleepy Sunday villages and striking Nottinghamshire countryside. Chris Simon, who organises the ride commented: “Each ride has a capacity limit and entries have been coming in thick and fast, so if you’re planning to take part, I would encourage you to get signed up now to avoid disappointment and to take advantage of our early bird entry offer”. Chris added: “With the cold snap really setting in this week, exercising outdoors isn’t very practical at the moment, but if you’ve made a resolution to be more active in 2013, what better way to keep that promise than to look ahead to the warmer weather and give yourself a goal to aim for”. The Nottingham City Ride will move from Sunday to Saturday (22 June) next year, allowing organisers to add in a longer distance route to make it more appealing as a family day out. The ride will include two predominantly off-road routes of either 6 or 12 miles, starting and finishing at the Victoria Embankment with a feed station en route to give participants a similar experience to those taking part in the Great Notts Bike Ride. For those that don’t want to ride, the Cycle Live event village will offer a whole host of family fun across the entire weekend, including live music and stalls, so there will be something for everyone. The Nottingham Grand Prix will make a return on the Friday evening (21 June), incorporating high octane professional circuit racing, a corporate relay race and children’s racing, all of which will be free to watch. Participants are encouraged to raise sponsorship money for the official event charities, with every penny raised donated in equal share to Cerebral Palsy Sport, CLIC Sargent and Nottinghamshire Scouts. For more information and pricing, or to secure your place, go to www.cyclelivenottingham.co.uk.
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breezegardening Growing your own can be extremely satisfying and it’s also good for our health!... Potatoes: Begin ‘chitting’ potatoes now - this makes for nice healthy sprouts to get them off to a good start for early planting. Chitting just means we encourage the seed potatoes to sprout before planting. The seed potato has a more rounded, blunt end that has a number of 'eyes'. You can get these from garden centres. Stand the tubers with the blunt end uppermost in trays or even old egg boxes, with plenty of natural light (our shelter will be ideal). The potatoes will be ready for planting out when the shoots are 1.5-2.5 cm long. Chitted potatoes can be planted when the soil has started to warm up around mid-March onwards. Here’s how: dig a trench about 7.5-13cm deep, (varies with the variety of potato). Put on a sprinkling of fertiliser to the trench before planting. Plant early potatoes (the type you will be chitting in January) about 30cm apart with 40-50cm between the rows. Cover lightly with soil. When shoots appear, earth up each plant by covering it with a ridge of soil so that the shoots are just buried. Keep doing this regularly as shoots grow so each plant will have a small mound around it about 15cm high. We’ll come back to harvesting when we are ready. Chillies: You can germinate (start the seeds going) these indoors if you wish, then use your outdoor shelter. Simply plant your chilli pepper seeds straight into some normal multi purpose compost, ideally mixed with some vermiculite. Remember that different varieties take different times to germinate. If you are growing ‘habanero peppers’ for example you can expect them to take up to three or four weeks to germinate, where as annum varieties such as ‘cayenne’ will sprout much more quickly. Aim to space them about 5cms apart then lightly cover the seeds with about 0.5cm of compost and spray the tray lightly with water. The main requirement the seeds have at this beginning stage are warm moist soil. The optimum temperature for germination varies from species to species but is roughly in the region of 70 degrees f. Try and keep the temperature of the seeds constant by using a heated propagator or old electric blanket under your seed trays - these costs pence to run. The time taken for germination varies greatly between varieties. You can then plant them out in your little old lean-to (if you have some heat of course at this time of year) and let them grow. As they get bigger just repot in a slightly bigger pot for each plant. Be careful not to overwater them. As the days get longer you should start to see chillies appear, by which time we will be on our way to spring! Go on - give it a go!
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Tasks around the garden this month: Pruning: • Roses • Shrubs • Hardy Evergreen hedges • Deciduous hedges • Climbers Growing/starting: • Chit your potato tubers • Divide bulbs • Sow broad beans • Sow early peas • Lettuce (in your shelter of course!) (continues...)
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Wind exposure Wind places a damaging stress on plants. If you look for nearby high ground, trees, hedges, fences or buildings, these are highly significant in helping plant growth if utilised as part of your planting scheme come the early spring. Exposed areas or in ‘wind tunnels’ between houses or hills are the most likely to benefit from introducing some sort of shelter. Slow down rather than block wind using fence panels which are alternated (leaving small gaps), by not using a solid fence which causes turbulence and is far more prone to being blown down. You may find it surprising but growing conditions are improved on both sides of a shelter for up to thirty times the height of the fence or hedge. Closer proximity to it yields the most benefit of course. Depending on the direction of the shelter you may have to watch for shade - so make sure you plant only the types that can grow in less than full sunlight if this is the case. Of course, it may be that the shelter faces South so no problems there, just a nice toasty place for your plants to thrive! Avoid corridors between buildings as the air flow not only dries and cools plants but the flow in such places is turbulent with gusts that are especially damaging. Gusts stresses plants and reduces planting options. Containers are especially vulnerable to drying and wind damage, especially if positioned in exposed areas. Frost pockets Our old friend Jack Frost can wreak havoc with plants well into early spring so a garden in a frost pocket is at significant risk of late and early frosts. Avoid early flowering plants in these areas. Cold air can collect behind barriers which sit at the bottom of a slope such as a fences or hedge. Creating a gap in the barrier can give the air a pathway to drain away which helps alleviate a frost pocket - a simple solution. Happy winter gardening - enjoy!
Making the most of your garden It’s also a good time to take stock of your garden as we see all too clearly where the wind and other weather aspects generally come from within the local sites and areas we use to grow plants in throughout the year. Take a look just beyond its borders: are there any buildings or trees sheltering it? Does it lie where it is exposed to wind? Can cold air low from higher ground or even nearby trees into your garden and can it escape? or is likely to collect in cold pool of air? Are there any buildings, trees, hedges or walls which have sheltered warm spots or are there any exposed windy corners and corridors? See what potential there is for siting new hedges, shrubs and trellis to create sheltered areas. Soil Drainage We have covered soil types in a previous issue and we will return to them again but in general poor drainage can be due to being near ditches, brooks or ponds, with water levels that come close to the surface. If this is something that is all year round then bog and water gardens are likely to be highly successful rather than fighting it with futile attempts to drain away more water than is possible. Summer time usually brings dryer conditions but an area can remain wet for the larger part of spring, autumn and winter. Such gardens are very difficult to manage with only a limited range of plants able to grow in them. Raised beds are often the most practical solution in many cases as they offer a greater degree of control being above the water level. New build house gardens might have severe waterlogging problems even though not in low-lying areas due to the pressures placed on them during construction from heavy machinery etc.. Drainage may be more likely to succeed in these cases (it is not uncommon to have a boggy lawn area in these instances). In all cases it is wise to take stock before the planting season.
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breeze pets corner Feeling lethargic after the seasonal exploits or still trying to motivate yourself to get up and do something new? Why not put the lead on your best friend and stride out this month... Did you know that Walking can.. Reduce tension and Stress Increase energy levels Keep your heart strong Help manage a healthy body weight Boost mental well being Why walking is the perfect activity.. It's free! You don't need any specialist equipment You can do it anywhere and at any time Its a great way to meet new friends You can start slowly and build it up slowly in your own time How much should I do? '30 minutes a day is all it takes to feel the difference' Don't worry, if you cannot manage 30 minutes to start with. Start at a level that you are happy with, and gradually build it up. This may mean breaking it down into more manageable chunks such as two lots of 15 minutes, or three lots of 10 minutes per day. Ideally we are looking at being active for at least 30 minutes a day, five times a week.
Winter Walking Tips Ready to get walking? Here's some quick tips that will help keep you and safe and warm this winter.. Wear plenty of layers (3 layers) are recommended Don't forget your glovesskiing gloves are perfect for the winter! Make sure you keep the warmth in-wear a hat Wear a neck gaiter (neck warmer) Wear thin socks designed to keep the feet warm (Smartwool) Keep drinking water, you still sweat in the winter! Stay safe-walk away from traffic, i.e. parks, or cycle paths Be seen-Always wear reflective gear especially at night Start slowly-give your muscles chance to warm up Walking in Broxtowe There's plenty to see in and around the borough from the Blue Line Trail in Eastwood to the Nottingham Canal in Trowell. Not forgetting walks throughout Kimberley, Cossall, Moorgreen, Stapleford and the Erewash Valley trail. Courtesy of www.broxtowe.gov.uk
Has you best friend got halitosis? Take advantage of this special offer at Churchcroft Vets before it ends.
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Owners of dogs and cats often overlook the signs of dental disease. Smelly breath for example indicates that there are problems with your pets’ teeth. George, the head vet at Churchcroft Vets, comments: “Pet owners are slowly becoming more aware of the importance of healthy teeth and gums which are vital for a comfortable mouth. Ongoing care is mostly about brushing the teeth and we have more and more owners who are able to manage this. However, just as with people, nothing will help a mouth with infection and tartar until the teeth are professionally cleaned”. To help all dog and cat carers get their pets’ mouths perfect, Churchcroft are offering a whopping discount of 40% off all dentistry in February. Hurry though; this is your last month to be able to get this amazing discount. If you’re not sure about whether your pet needs any dental work, give Churchcroft a ring on 0115 922 4855 to arrange your FREE dental check up. The vets, George and Jon, will give your pet’s mouth a thorough check, see if there are any problems and advise on any treatment needed. If everything is in tip top condition they will discuss ongoing dental care that you can do at home. Call 0115 922 4855 to arrange your FREE DENTAL CHECK.
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get your kit on Aiming high are youngsters from the Royal Air Force Air Cadets who have passed their Weapon Handling Qualifications... Eighteen cadets from 1360 (Stapleford & Sandiacre) Squadron Air Cadets have just been through a training night on how to handle the No. 8 Rifle safely. This is a small calibre rifle which provides an introduction to shooting. They were taught various safety drills and how they should go about handling the weapon when ready to shoot. Each cadet then went waited nervously as they were called up to take their Weapons Handling Test. The test consisted of answering four questions then a practical test on how well they could handle the weapon. If the cadet got through the test with no safety failures they successfully passed the test. All eighteen cadets including the squadrons NCO’s passed the test and are now safe to fire the No. 8 Rifle at a range. Cadet Alex Habgood said “I found the training fairly easy and interesting as I had never handled the No. 8 Rifle Before so it was all new to me. Although I passed my test I found it was tricky but challenging which made me want to pass it even more. I am now happy that I can confidently shoot the Rifle and can’t wait to get on the range. “ Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then why not find out about the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. Further information available from: Flying Officer Gareth Fowler. Tel: 07804 593 455 or email: oc.1360@aircadets.org
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YOUR MONTH AHEAD
ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] You quickly get to grips with reality at the same time making sure what you do is the right thing for you at this moment in time. Seeing the other side to others doesn’t surprise you but leaves you feeling more than disappointed. Lethargic mid month goes when energy levels reach a high. Trying to be in two places at the same time difficult. TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th] Sorting matters of the heart out takes priority until things settle down. Happy to help out you find yourself more involved than you thought you would be. More than busy you find a solution to having moments alone rethinking about future plans. Taking more interest in a healthier lifestyle brings benefits all round. Future gains likely. GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] February brings welcome changes into your life to which you thought would never happen. Standing up for yourself and saying “no” surprises someone close but it doesn’t mean to say you fall out with them. Gaining more respect and building confidence you acquire knowledge and contacts, which lead to a positive outcome.
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CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd] Talk about one step forward and ten paces back when trying to achieve something for yourself. One thing is for certain that you have the personality and knowledge needed in gaining positive outcomes for this month. Financial gain likely when keeping your head down and those cards close to your chest. Special moments with loved ones. LEO [July 24th-August 23rd] Responsibilities highlighted when life becomes a little hectic and appear to have no time for those you love. Success is yours for the taking when in the know and someone reliable. Ready for action you change routine and spend a day out and about enjoying what you like doing best. You give sound advice when helping someone. VIRGO [August 24thSeptember 23rd] Ready for action its as though you could tackle anything that comes your way. Strong and independent you assist in securing the help someone needs. Organisation with plans to make things work for you is likely around the second week. Treating someone to a special day out brings untold pleasure. A welcome answer pleases.
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By ANNE HARBOUR Registered Hypnotherapist. HPD. MNSHP. Member of The National Society of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. Telephone: 07845 405835 LIBRA [September 24thOctober 22nd] This month brings reality in how well you are able to achieve a certain amount of success. With confidence and your abilities to accomplish your aims you’re careful with the outlay. Choosing items for the home is likely when the paintbrush is ready to appear. Putting someone in his or her place is done with care. A very busy month. SCORPIO [October 23rdNovember 22nd] Love and romance is well on the cards for you during February. An admirer could well be someone you have known for some time. Decisions regarding work may take longer to make than originally thought. Making the right choice is yours. You are in demand helping out if and when but due to commitments easier options are given. SAGITTARIUS [November 23rdDecember 22nd] Perhaps not everything will go to plan as expected but you do have something up your sleeve to compensate and do well as a result. Having lots of energy around your able to accomplish far more than expected. Not able to please everyone you challenge those who are willing to criticize. Keeping a distance, you get on with life in general.
CAPRICORN [December 23rdJanuary 20th] Reluctant in making one or two decisions with loved ones you put on hold a time and place until more suitable for both. Travelling against your will you become pleased with the outcome of the visit. You take time checking some paperwork making sure all is in order before signing on the dotted line. Financial gain likely end of month. AQUARIUS [January 21stFebruary 19th] At times you feel like your battling with everything alone. However feelings of doom and gloom soon disappear and you’re raring to go. A short break is not far away and this you will benefit from. Demands from others cannot always be met but doing your best keeps the peace. Keeping important paperwork updated brings peace of mind. PISCES [February 20th -March 20th] Making important decisions likely during this month giving much thought to your future in more ways than one. Knowing who your true friends are is better late than never. Much stronger and able to stand up for yourself eyebrows are raised when you give someone an ultimatum. Spending time with those you love has its rewards.
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breeze community Communities were brought together for holocaust memorial day... A romany gypsy teenager who writes his own poetry helped Broxtowe Borough Council mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2013 with a reading of his powerful poem, which tells the story of his great grandmother Rose’s experience in Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Danniel was invited to deliver his first public reading of his poem ‘Gypsy Snow’ at a short ceremony to mark the 13th annual Holocaust Memorial Day event, which took place in the Walled Garden at Bramcote Hills Park. Danniel joined Broxtowe Youth Mayor Adam Stockwell, Deputy Youth Mayor Leigh Alder and Igor Chernyavsky, the grandson of a Jewish Holocaust survivor, in delivering readings to reflect the theme of this year’s event, ‘Communities Together: Building a Bridge’. The Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council, Councillor Milan Radulovic, said: “We are delighted that Danniel, Adam, Leigh and Igor will help us to mark Holocaust Memorial Day to remember the millions of victims of the Holocaust and subsequent atrocities around the world.” Holocaust Memorial Day is a nationwide event held each year to remember those affected by the crimes against humanity committed during the Holocaust and in subsequent atrocities throughout the world. During the Holocaust, it is thought that at least 200,000 Romany Gypsies were murdered and they were probably the second largest category of victims after the Jews. The poem Gypsy Snow was created especially for the event by Danniel to share the experiences of his great grandmother, also a Romany Gypsy, who survived the Holocaust as a teenager despite many of her relatives being murdered during the atrocities. Although Danniel never met his great grandmother, her story has been passed down through her grandchildren to spread the word about the Holocaust and to ensure it can never happen again. Danniel will follow up his appearance at the event by recording a DVD of his Holocaust poems at the memorial in Auschwitz-Birkenau, which will be available for free to all schools and libraries to spread the word about the atrocities.
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