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new year, new you The Winter time for some of us is a time to hibernate and retreat on to our settees! Why not get rid of those Winter Blues and try something new or even pamper yourself and make sure you look great this season, starting with a smile... SMILE WITH SUNSHINE DENTURE AND THEIR AWARD WINNING CLINICAL DENTAL TECHNICIAN (DENTURIST) No one wants teeth that look false or unnatural that is why at Sunshine Denture they make every effort to ensure their patients look and feel better. “We can create beautiful cosmetic dentures in a vast range of shapes and shades, either to replicate or improve on your original teeth. Your can then eat, smile and talk with the confidence knowing no-one will guess you are wearing dentures. The process of providing a denture takes approximately 5 appointments: • The initial consultation • Primary impressions • Bite registration to determine proper jaw position • Try in of denture to confirm colour shape and fit • Fit of denture and any adjustments • Check up after one week to ensure you are happy and comfortable with your new denture”. Call 0115 9733591 for your free consultation
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DANCING FEET SCHOOL OF DANCING Wow! Seventy one trophies and eight National Cups! Dancing Feet School of Dance sweeps the floor at The National Juvenile and Junior Dancing Competitions in Burton on Trent. Competitors from Dancing Feet School of Dance took part in a variety of Ballroom and Latin competitions demonstrating technique, flair and determination which has resulted it’s the school being a total success and one others aspire to. This is due to extremely high teaching standards, commitment and passion of Dancing Feet’s principle, Sharron Moncaster. She has been teaching adults and children, Ballroom, Latin, Street and Classical Sequence for over twenty four years. Sharron’s results speak for themselves. Her classes are fun, and her unique teaching ability ensures her dancers learn at their own pace and ability. Being a member of the IDTA and NATD also allows her dancers to participate in IDTA exams and gain outstanding grades. Due to Sharron’s flare and expertise she is fantastic at choreographing Wedding Dances. Taking the couples choice of music, she is able to choreograph routines suitable for all ages and abilities. For over two years Sharron’s Zumba classes have rocketed! One class soon escalated to seven and she now has over two hundred Zumba members who attend her sessions. Being a dancer, Sharron is able to put in that extra flair and element which has made her classes so enjoyable for all ages and abilities. Sharron also offers private dance lessons for anyone who feels they require that little bit of one to one tuition. Contact Sharron Moncaster on 07846 093936 or 0115 973 4797 Email her on sharrondancing@yahoo.co.uk YESSENSIS FOR A BOOST TO YOUR NEW YEAR ESTEEM The New Year is always the best time to put yourself first, re-energise and treat yourself to guard against the cold winter months At Yessensis The Salon they have rebranded but retained the warm welcome, discreet, mature, hygienic and professional customer focussed approach. They now have purpose built rooms to provide your favourite treatments Crystal Clear, Elemis and Dermalogica Facials to name your top choices. Yessensis have added a Laser Machine for the removal of Skin Tags, Hair, Warts, Thread Veins and Sun Damage. You will see excellent instant results! Yessensis are having an Open Day Event on Friday 1st February with special offers and demonstrations of treatments The intention is to raise money for their chosen charity: Queenswood Methodist Care Home, Cliffgrove Avenue, Beeston to support the care home’s fund raising for a new mini bus. Carol Edwards, who runs Yessensis, has been lecturing and training therapists for over twenty five years and would love them to get in touch so that she can have a network of therapists. “Where are you now?” she asks of therapists in the Nottingham, Derby and Chesterfield area, and “Who can help and support up and coming therapists?” she adds. Get in touch with Carol if you want to find out more. For clients new and old, you can look your best so... What are you waiting for? See you soon - Carol and the Team @Yessensis Call them on 01159 221516
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TAKE CONTROL WITH HYPNOTHERAPY IN 2013
Make positive changes to your life this year with Sharrie Manno at Think Hypno. As a clinical hypnotherapist, Sharrie combines hypnotherapy and psychological techniques to help clients overcome different issues.
Here’s what Sharrie’s clients say: Debbie Lost Weight: “I have greater self-esteem, and have taken back control. I feel happier and healthier.” JE Stopped Smoking: “I was fairly sceptical. However it is now twenty months and I haven’t smoked. That says it all.”
Zoe Improved Her Sleep: “It has made me able to sleep soundly.” Felicity Managed Stress: I can’t say enough about how the sessions impacted on my happiness – life feels unrecognisable.” Mark Overcame Obsessive Thoughts/Habits: “I feel liberated and I’ve gotten my life back.” Hazel controlled Migraines and Panic Attacks: “I have improved my life tenfold, I am more motivated, gained new employment and a new direction.” Social Anxiety restricted AB: “Before I would not go out. After seeing Sharrie I’m doing new things every day.” Sam reduced Alcohol Dependence: “The work had a profound effect. I have techniques for life that I use in every situation to help me.” Eczema was disturbing Pat’s sleep: “After one session I was asleep in five minutes. Within four weeks my eczema was healing.”
Chris overcame a Fear of Flying: “I did not take a sleeping tablet for the first time in a couple of years! In fact I managed to sleep!”
Contact Sharrie for a free consultation on 0115 9728222 / 07870417621, email enquiries@thinkhypno.co.uk or the website at www.thinkhypno.co.uk
DANCE WITH STYLE P & J Dancing hold social dances at the Bramcote Memorial Hall every Friday evening from 8pm - 10pm. The venue has its own unique but very friendly atmosphere where you will be made to feel really welcome, from the moment you walk through the door. “We also hold classes in Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence dancing for both beginners and improver's and these classes can be covered by either group or private lessons and even learning to dance for your wedding or special occasion. There is no dress code and everybody is encouraged to dress the way they feel comfortable even if it means t-shirt and jeans. We want you to feel like you can’t wait to come back next week! So if you want a piece of that , make contact with P&J Dancing”. The First Step is the hardest and everything gets easier from there, so why not join them for a great evening. P & J Dancing, call Peter on 07946 052 630 or Jackie on 07939 963 349 www.pandjdancing.co.uk
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MAKE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS PERMANENT IN 2013 “Come along and join us!..... and see why so many people in Beeston have been losing weight and keeping it off for over two years now”. Have you tried diets in the past, only to put the weight back on, and then some?.... or maybe they make you feel so miserable that you just can’t stick to them?.... Then make a decision this new year to do it differently, and shed those pounds for the last time. There is another way as lots of people have already discovered after using this amazing programme. It helps you eliminate cravings, impulsive eating, improve portion control, and see the food you eat in a completely new way... it is a proven way to help you shed the pounds easily and effortlessly, without having to work hard at it, or feel as if you’re missing out. That’s because you know you don’t want to be addicted to chocolate, cakes, sweets or rubbish any more, but you’ve found it impossible to break the habit for good...and how will these simple classes help you? By giving you all the tools you need to shed the pounds.... permanently! No surgery or diet, just changes that occur deep down, so that you barely notice them... until you go to the biscuit tin and realise that you simply don’t want one any more, or you walk straight past the chocolate without even noticing it’s there! You’re just six weeks away from feeling amazing! So sign up today.... Call Bridgette on 07813 462589 at The Park Hypnotherapy Centre for all the details of your next programme. Or check out the website: www.breakthrough-weightloss.co.uk And as a gift to you this new year, try your first class for JUST £10... and you can see how amazing they really are for yourself... “Come and join us!”
A Tea Dance with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere is held by Peggy Payne every Wednseday at the Beeston Youth & Community Centre (The Shed) West End, Beeston. The afternoon from 2pm to 4pm has easy listening music with a variety of dances including Ballroom, Latin American and Easy (and some new) Sequence Dances. Tea and Biscuits are included in the price £3 per person. During the year Charity Tea Dances with a keyboard player are often held. Everyone is made welcome. Go along and make new friends at an enjoyable afternoon. Telephone Peggy in 0115 925 9580 or email: peggypayne@btinternet.com Struggling to get into your favourite pairs of jeans after a few too many mince pies this Christmas? Then you need some Zumba in your life! Start 2013 with a bang - shake, shimmy and slide your way into the New Year. Zumba is a Latin music inspired dance workout which will help to improve your overall fitness level, health and wellbeing. Classes are led by ‘Queen of Zumba’ Carol Burrell and are held at the Chilwell Memorial Institute on Chilwell Road, every Wednesday from 9th January, 7.15pm until 8pm. (£5 per class). Go along and experience the power of Zumba for yourself, everyone welcome! Call Carol on 07985 476 058
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FREE DANCE WORKSHOP CHILDREN IN NOTTINGHAM Razzamataz are delighted to announce there will be a Break dance workshop taking place on Saturday 26th January 10am at Djanogly Academy. Students at Razzamataz will be taking part in this workshop delivered by one of the Midlands best Bboys, Razzamataz are thrilled to allow children from the local area to take part for free in this fabulous opportunity. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Break dance has been brought back to life with increase of shows like Got to Dance and Britain's Got Talent, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big area of dance that appeals to boys as well girls. Their last workshop went down an absolute storm! If you want your child to gain new skills and build their confidence within a safe and happy environment, then contact your local Razzamataz to secure a place. Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis. For more information please contact: Shanley Booth- Principal 07971 198010 nottingham@razzamataz.co.uk
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STEP IN TO THE NEW YEAR WITH YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD After celebrating their first year in business The Foot Room are looking forward to building on their success in 2013. They have recently gained practice accreditation by the Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists so you can be confident as one of their patients that they are complying to the highest clinical standards. With over fifteen years experience in the NHS and private practice, The Foot Room has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to treat all your foot problems. So whether it is a painful corn or a reoccurring in-growing toenail or your feet need an MOT, they will be happy to make you an appointment in their clinic. They also provides custom orthotics for musculoskeletal footcare, specialising in the biomechanical treatment of everyday and sports related foot and ankle pain. The clinic is ground floor with ample parking and is open five 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.
WANT TO DANCE YOUR WAY INTO 2013? Doug at Start Dancin’ welcomes newcomers to their classes. He finds that the first time anyone dances they may wonder what to expect - but reassures that there’s nothing to feel worried about - it’s all about having fun and learning to dance properly. “What do I wear? people ask me this, so I can tell readers in advance that there isn't a dress code for these sessions. Just wear what you feel comfortable in, though jeans can be too heavy and trainers give too much grip. Light shoes, with out too much grip, can make dancing easier.” says Doug. For those who have never danced before Doug starts from the very beginning with the dances and will recap them each week. If you haven’t got a partner that’s not necesarily a problem as Doug tries to match numbers so contact him and he will let you know. Contact Doug on 07760 112 277 or 0115 950 9378 Get fit and lean in 2013 Your Christmas weight gone in 9 days! Clean 9 is a natural cleansing program which consists of a nine day programme preparing the way for a cleaner, healthier, happier individual. • Cleanse your system and get the best possible start to your diet. • Learn the amount of calories your body needs to lose/maintain/gain weight. • I lost 9.5lbs on Clean 9 and a further stone since and I’m still going! • Continued support throughout the 9 days and beyond. To learn more about this incredible weight loss program visit: www.veraforever.co.uk/nutrilean or call Helen Bowen an Independent Distributor of Forever Living on 07776 294459. • 15% discount in January with the code Breeze99 •
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Brrrrrr! IT’S COLD! “Well, it is Winter and may I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. As regular readers of Breeze you know I put great emphasis on protecting ourselves by being observant ahead of the game. By that I mean, don’t wait until something goes wrong before addressing the problem. Of course, my main interest is health and we all need to pay attention to the signs and symptoms our bodies use to make us aware of problems. Specifically, let’s look at our feet! We all know that it takes very little to upset them, chilblains, corns, verrucae, fungal nails and hard skin. Even if it simply a case of nails being too long, pressure exerted on toes by shoes and even slippers can be really uncomfortable. All this boils down to the usual theme, prevention is always, always better than cure. Take time to really look at your feet and be aware of any red marks that indicate pressure points. Take time (only a few minutes) to cream your feet on rising in the morning and just before you get into bed. If you persevere with this simple regime, you will be astonished by the massive improvement you see and feel. Also, by doing this, you will get an early warning of problem areas that may be appearing”. Call Marion to make an appointment – 0115 939 3662
LYNN OF TRISTRAM’S HAIRDRESSING WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO THEIR SALON Why not start the New Year off with the look you have always wanted? A real boost to your self esteem and a reason to give your fitness resolution that extra push - you will look fantastic as you get fitter! Although they are off the High Street, Tristram’s are still local, open to the general public and very accessible with a large free car park, and offering a very professional hair salon in luxurious surroundings to make their customers feel very special. The dedicated team there have worked extremely hard to build up a regular clientele of both ladies and gents with four fully qualified stylists and a wealth of experience in all aspects of hairdressing. Tristram's are a L'Oreal Professional appointed salon offering all current colours including INOA. “As we are in a health and leisure club, we offer a very upmarket experience but we don't reflect this in our pricing. Gents dry cuts are currently £10 and all ladies services are comparable with other local salons” says Lynn. You can visit their website at www.tristramshairdressing.co.uk and find them on Facebook where information and current offers can be found. Call Tristram’s on 0115 972 3121
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Danielle Fynney, a qualified Personal Fitness Instructor knows about motivation after the New Years resolutions have been made. It’s around this time of year that we start to look forward to the good weather, and more importantly, how we might look on the beach! If you’d like to lose weight, tone up and become generally fitter, but need a little help, that’s where Danielle comes in. She will design an exercise programme tailored to your needs. The right exercises, combined with advice on nutrition and weight management will support your training and give you a healthy, balanced diet and lifestyle. You’ll find working with her cost-effective too, as one-to-one sessions cost from just £30 per hour, meaning that your money will work harder in a shorter time than the cost of an expensive gym membership. Of course, it’s a two-way street and your willpower and dedication play a big part, but Danielle will keep you on track, supporting, encouraging and motivating you to achieve the fitness goals you set for yourself. Leading an active, healthy lifestyle is not rocket science, and there’s never been a better time to make a positive difference to your fitness. Working with Danielle either at home or at the gym will help you get there - Danielle hopes to see you soon. Contact Danielle on 07738 869814 email: danniking@hotmail.com
COMMITMENT TO COUNSELLING Ocean Counselling Services was established by Mandy Scott and Caroline Stancer, two professional counsellors and trainers who together have over twenty two years of experience of working with a variety of different clients. They also have extensive experience of training which includes training counsellors right through from introductory to diploma level. They are in their second year of offering high-quality personcentred counselling training. They are both fully accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and all the training on their forthcoming Certificate in Counselling will be provided by BACP accredited counsellors. Ocean Counselling Services also offer low student to tutor ratios so that you receive a high level of personal attention and feedback. The course delivery is varied, responsive to individual needs and offered in a warm, non-judgmental environment. They also provide listening skills training to organisations, provide person-centred supervision and offer a counselling service. Their counselling service offers one to one support and the chance to be listened to in a safe, respectful environment. They are committed to working in a way that is supportive, nurturing and enables you to make your own decisions about your life. Most importantly, it is a place to be heard and understood. Whether you are experienceing depression, relationship problems, anxiety, issues from childhood, uncertainty about direction or issues around job loss and redundancy, counselling may give you a safe place to talk and begin to find a way forward. If you would like any further information or would like to have a chat about our training or counselling service, do give Mandy or Caroline a ring on 0115 8540068 or 0771 6996294 or alternatively send an e-mail to: info@oceancounsellingservices.co.uk breezemagazine 13
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Breeze is sad to announce the passing of a very dear friend and business associate. JOHN GREEN A loving husband, father, granddad and friend
Happy 40th Ju Ju, love from Cerys and John xxx
Happy 40th birthday Julie Love Kay x
John was a well known business man in the area, working as an accountant in Beeston for over thirty years then in the last ten years as a consultant at CVH Accounting. Funeral Service to be announced to which all friends are respectfully invited. Call CVH Accounting on 0115 922 0815 for details Family flowers only, donations if so desired (cheque only) made payable to ‘PMP Charity’ which may be sent to Julie Wesson Independent Funeral Directors, The Forge, Wollaton Road, Beeston NG9 2NR
You will be sadly missed by all and we will always remember... You did it Your Way!
Send your entries to: Breeze Celebrations, 156 HIGH ROAD, BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM NG9 2LN or email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk DEADLINE FOR FEB 13 ISSUE: 21st Jan 2013
Happy Birthday 21 Today Liam all our love Mum, Pete Kel, Sal. Alice, Jor , Dad, MJ, Raid XXX
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Happy 1st Christmas Poppy Eve love always your Mummy Daddy and Big Sister Holly B xXx
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Walk this way! Older people are being encouraged to get back into exercise by getting involved in weekly Walking Football sessions on offer at Bramcote Leisure Centre, where they can claim their first session absolutely free. The sessions run every Wednesday between 2:00pm and 3:00pm, with the rules of the game exactly the same as regular five-a-side football – except that participants are only allowed to walk. Cabinet member for Arts, Culture and Leisure, Councillor Richard Robinson said: “Staying active is important at any age, but especially so for older adults as regular exercise can help to prevent some medical conditions and help to reduce the risk of suffering a stroke. First-time Walking Football participants can enjoy their first session for free when the sessions continue in the New Year every Wednesday, starting on Wednesday 9th January 2013. After the first week, admission costs £2.00 with participants advised to wear astro trainers or trainers, as well as shin pads. Refreshments are also offered after each one long session from 3.00pm. For more information, please contact Broxtowe Sport on 0115 917 3572, email sport@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/olderadults
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
The Feminine touch can bring you: Colour advice: matching to existing and the latest colours
• - Georgian windows etc • -Glossing finished professionally • Wallpapering - including ceilings, all finishes • Tiling Tel: 07866 250419 or 07812 437496
Commendations available on request, plus portfolio of completed jobs
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Every day counts..
Treetops Hospice in Derbyshire provides respite and palliative care for adults with illnesses such as cancer, motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis. It also provides help and support to their carers and families. Why not attend one of their events and help make a difference... COFFEE MORNING AT TREETOPS HOSPICE
Saturday 2 February 2013. 10am to 12 noon £3 on the door, including refreshments Treetops Hospice, Derby Road, Risley, DE72 3SS Includes a talk by Gay Evans at 10.45am ‘Annoying Ancestors’ For more information: www.treetopshospice.org.uk Tel: 0115 949 1264
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PAMPER DAY AT TREETOPS HOSPICE
Sunday 17 February Three half hour treatments of your choice with Light lunch and tea and coffee available all day Treat someone special for a Birthday or Valentine’s Day £40 inclusive. To book, contact Marilyn Smith on msmith@treetopshospice.org.uk or 0115 949 1264 Treetops Hospice, Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire DE72 3SS
TREETOPS HOSPICE GOLF DAY
Wednesday 15 May 2013 Venue: Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley, Derbyshire DE7 6DG Cost £240 per team of 4. Includes welcome refreshments, green fees, basket of range balls, putting competition, two course meal There will be tea and coffee on arrival 11.30am - 2pm Tee times. 18 holes on Championship Manor Course, on-going two course meal and at 7pm Presentation and Charity Raffle. Prizes include: Team prizes, longest drive, nearest the pin and putting competition To book Contact Alex on 0115 949 6932 award@treetopshospice.org.uk or visit www.treetopshospice.org.uk
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breeze what’s on A Happy New Year from all the ladies at GEM Connection!
LABBS’ National Bronze Medallists, GEM Connection Ladies Barbershop Harmony Chorus finished the year on a high with their charity concert at the Long Eaton Silver Prize Band Club. It was a sell out and a massive hit! Thank you to everyone who came and took part and everyone who supported us. We raised £650 for each of two charities; Harrington Junior School and Treetops Hospice. GEM hosted a fantastic festive ladies evening with an ever – successful hand bag auction, raising over £500! Congratulations to everyone who made it a successful night and thanks to everyone who came. GEM Connection’s 15th Birthday Show on Saturday 11th May at Post Mill Centre, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ, has a line up including BABS Gold medal champions - Grand Central Chorus, and BABS Youth Quartet Champions – March 4. It looks like it will be a fantastic show! Book now to avoid disappointment as our last show sold out in a record-breaking 2 weeks! Why not make it your New Year's resolution to take time out for yourselves ladies, and either go along to one of GEM's events or even join the chorus? GEM Connection meets every Thursday from 7:30pm at Harrington Junior School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ.
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If you would like to find out more, come along to a rehearsal, sponsor us, become part of the mailing list or book us for an event, please email pro@gemconnection.org or contact Flin Tubby on 07545 316 986. Check out the website for news, photos and further information at www.gemconnection.org “Come along and see how GEM Connection sparkles!”
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breeze competition
GET READY TO GO WILD WITH MADAGASCAR LIVE! AT CAPITAL FM ARENA NOTTINGHAM
Breeze has teamed up with Stage Entertainment Touring Productions proudly presents the first arena tour of DreamWorks Madagascar Live!, visiting Capital FM Arena, Nottingham 1-3 February 2013! A lucky reader will win a family ticket for four people to see the show on 1st February at 6:30pm. Everyone’s favourite Madagascar characters will star in a live theatrical show based on the blockbuster DreamWorks Animation franchise, reliving the fun and humour of the animals and their escapades, brilliantly recreated in an arena production of lively storytelling, dance and music, including the hit song ‘Move It, Move It’. Audiences of all ages will love the wild and action-packed adventure as Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and the plotting penguins escape from their home at New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. This celebration of friendship is brought vividly to life by imaginative sets and costumes, joyous dance numbers and spectacular new songs bringing West End values to the arena environment. A cast of 25 characters take the audience on a journey from Central Park Zoo all the way to the beaches of Madagascar in a song-filled show for the whole family. Bill Damaschke, Chief Creative Officer for DreamWorks Animation said: “I could not be more delighted that the characters of Madagascar will be taking to the stage in the UK in 2013. The show that we have created, and that is being presented by Stage Entertainment Touring Productions brings together all the energy, wit and fun of the films to make an inventive entertaining live experience. Along with the classic track ‘Move It, Move It’, we have added a selection of new songs, along with sets and costumes, dance and movement that bring the whole experience to life in spectacular fashion.” Caspar Gerwe CEO Stage Entertainment Touring Productions said: “Family members of all ages will love this live staging of DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar. A perfect treat for everyone - the show entertains, delights and amuses in equal measure. This UK tour brings the live version of this much loved story to a venue near you. Don’t miss it!” DreamWorks Madagascar Live! is being presented by Stage Entertainment Touring Productions. Visit www.madlive.co.uk for lots of fun and adventure! Tickets are now on sale priced at £20, £30, £35 and £50. Family tickets for four people are priced at £99 with big discounts for groups of 10+. Tickets can be booked online at www.capitalfmarena.com, via the ticket hotline on 0843 373 3000, or in person at Ticketing & Customer Services, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham. Please note there is a maximum of six tickets per person. This show is recommended for everyone aged 3 years and over. Family tickets are subject to availability and are not available to book online.
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Just answer our simple question: Which Zoo are the characters from? Send your answer on a postcard with your name, address and daytime tel number to: Breeze Madagascar Competition, 156 High Road, Beeston NG9 2LN Closing Date: 24th January 2013.
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Home is where the ‘art’ is... Three budding artists received awards after being named winners of Broxtowe Borough Council’s ‘My Home’ art competition. Broxtowe Borough Council invited younger and older people to enter their best artwork to reflect what makes the borough their home for the chance to win one of three £25.00 gift vouchers. The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Margaret Handley, was asked to judge the entries and choose two winners from the older person’s category, and one from the younger person’s category: • Older Person’s Category – Victor Perrett, from Bramcote, for his photograph of Attenborough Village. The Mayor commented: “The reflection of the church in the water is excellent. A very artistic photograph.” • Older Person’s Category – Roger Chrich, from Chilwell, for his computer generated painting of his garden in summer. The Mayor commented: “Fantastic work, it takes skill to create a computer generated painting. This picture makes me think of summer days.” • Younger Persons Category – Ewan Parton, six, from Beeston, for his painting of his home. The Mayor commented: “Ewan has an eye for detail – very well done!” The winners were invited to the Council Offices in Beeston to receive their prize, as well as to see their award-winning paintings on display in the newly refurbished Housing Information Room at the Council Offices.
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breeze memory lane This month, we’ve a selection of images we think you will all recognise. If you have any old photographs you can email to us for our readers to see, we’d love to hear from you... Email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk • We do not accept any professionally taken photographs. • It is the senders full responsibility to obtain permissions on copyright images before supplying to Breeze Magazine.
1. Courtesy of A W Bourne and www.picturethepast.org.uk 2. Courtesy of Nottingham Evening Post and www.picturethepast.org.uk 3. Courtesy of L Cripwell and www.picturethepast.org.uk 4. Courtesy of A W Bourne and www.picturethepast.org.uk
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breeze recipe As Valentines approaches, it’s all about the love this month! Try these naughty but nice recipes courtesy of © The Vegetarian Society. POTS OF LOVE These recipes can be made in advance and plated up just before serving. Serve your dishes on a platter for two. Please note: One bottle of Champagne will be enough to make these recipes, with a 2 glasses left to drink. We think of everything! All recipes serves 2 To prepare and cook all the recipes it will take around 30 minutes (don’t forget to leave time for the sorbet to freeze)
Champagne Sorbet (can be made the day before) Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 5 minutes plus freezing time Ingredients: 200g sugar 250ml tap water 250ml Champagne 250ml chilled water Method: 1. Put the sugar and tap water in a pan and simmer for 5 minutes. 2. Add the Champagne and chilled water and allow to cool. 3. Pour into a large plastic container and put it in the freezer. Stir every 40 minutes until it starts to freeze (which should take approximately 2½ hours). 4. Leave in the freezer until just before serving.
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Love biscuits Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 10-14 minutes Ingredients: 75g caster sugar, with a little extra for sprinkling on biscuits 125g vegan margarine or butter 125g type ‘00’ flour 125g self-raising flour A pinch of salt 1 lemon, juice and zest 1 orange, zest only ¼ tsp ginger powder A few drops orange essence Pinch of dried chilli 1 tbsp pomegranate syrup Icing sugar, for dusting work top Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2. Cream together the sugar and margarine. Stir in all the remaining ingredients. 3. Dust your work top with a little icing sugar and roll out the dough to approximately 4mm thick. Cut out your biscuits with a heart shaped cutter and place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Finally dust with a little caster sugar and bake in the oven for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown. 4. As the biscuits cool they will crisp up. 5. Serve all components on a plate to share.
Chocolate pot Preparation time 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 avocado, peeled and de-seeded 2 tsp cocoa powder 1 drop vanilla extract 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses Method: 1. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and thoroughly blend. Scrape any mixture that sticks to the side for a smooth consistency. Place prepared mixture into a small serving bowl and then chill. Champagne Jelly Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 5 minutes plus chilling time Ingredients: 4 strawberries, chopped into small pieces 1 sachet Vege-Gel 50g sugar 250ml Champagne
Method: 1. Place the chopped strawberries into 2 shot glasses or two small wine glasses. 2. Put Vege-Gel and sugar into a pan and slowly add the Champagne, whisking all the time with a fork. 3. Bring to the boil then pour over the strawberries. 4. Leave to cool for 20 minutes before putting in the fridge to chill completely. Strawberry Tart Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 5 minutes Ingredients: 250g strawberries One pre-made tart case 1 sachet Vege-Gel 1 tsp orange essence Method: 1. Slice the strawberries and arrange them neatly on your pastry case. 2. Make up one sachet of Vege-Gel as directed on the packet. Add the orange essence, then pour over the strawberries. Allow to set.
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up! up! and away! Nottingham & Derby Hot Air Balloon Club was started by a group of enthusiasts in 1978 and has been a regular sight around Notts and Derbys for 34 years. They are now looking for new members... The club is believed to be unique in the UK as the only balloon club with membership open to the general public. Members get a chance to get involved in all aspects of flying balloons. “We organise regular training evenings and a number of other social events. The club is a non-profit making sports club and run by volunteers. We own two complete balloons and mainly fly locally - although in previous years members have taken a balloon over to balloon meets in the USA, India, France and even Australia. In 2005 we flew our balloon across the English Channel. In July 2011 we attended a meet at Chambley in France and helped set a new world record for the largest simultaneous launch of hot air balloons. We sometimes get asked to inflate our balloons at local shows and fetes and also at wedding receptions”. For enquiries about club membership telephone 0115 8541028.
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Better mental health for 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A challenge but not impossible, and not always painful. A New Year often brings hope of new possibilities and a new future. For some â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and you may be one of them; a New Year simply means more pain and suffering due to issues like depression, anxiety, relationship problems or work stressors. All of these are on the increase as the pressures of modern day living push us ever more into mental health problems. Martin Smith is a leading local therapist with extensive experience in helping people move on with their lives and make effective changes. Working from a solution focused therapy which can radically help move people on from a life of pain and suffering and open the doors to new ways of being and living that can last and have significant affects, not just for a New Year but potentially for a lifetime. Many people seeking his help quickly realise how seeing a solution focused therapist can make a real change to their lives. If you want to make those changes and want the New Year to be really different this time give Martin a call or email to make an appointment. Appointments are available at times to suit with no waiting list. Call 07 973 410 010 or email itctherapy@aol.com
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Coldi Motors, a local family business thrives because they put the satisfaction of their customers at the top of the priority list, with the all important speed of service, honesty of quotes and sensible pricing. Coldi Motors have been in business for thirty two years and have always worked hard to give the best possible service to their customers to keep them mobile and safe with no long waiting times. They do MOT's, services and cover all cars less than three years old and under warranty, along with all repairs, clutches, fan belts, head gaskets, welding and exhausts. Coldi Motors guarantee all their work for peace of mind. “When a customer brings their car in to a garage it can be a worry as it’s not their job to understand what is wrong with it We take away the worry and make sure they are only charged for the work done, backing it all up with our guarantee” explains Colleen who runs and owns the garage.
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Coldi Motors are open Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings and will still be open when the tram works go ahead (access always from one side or the other of Ellis Grove just off Chilwell Road). Proprietor Colleen White, Mechanic Richard, who has twenty three years experience, and Paul would like to wish “A Happy New Year to all their Customers including Roy and Bev and a warm welcome to new ones”. Contact Coldi Motors on 0115 925 1488. Ellis Grove, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1EP (off Chilwell Road).
Here are just few of the many recommendations by current customers: “Always customer focused. Helpful personal service, reliable and good value for money”. Diane Felstead. Car serviced: Mercedes
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breezegardening Keeping our hobby enjoyable this winter with low cost frames & what to use them for. With still quite some way to go yet before the weather naturally warms the most obvious aspect to look at is how we can grow plants from seed and take them on to mature in the milder spring and early summertime. This is an obvious progression as we have already previously mentioned saving on your summer bedding plants by growing from seed - much cheaper than buying fully grown if you want lots of colour later in the year. But that is for a future issue. In the meantime we can grow other plants under cover. Let’s take a look at the two most basic fundamentals of plant growth in our cold winter climate: Shelter, Heating
Shelter from the storm
If you opt to do nothing else but build or buy some sort of shelter you will already save yourself from withered plants in many cases (due to the cold exposure). A very basic but effective shelter can be made from a simple lightweight wooden frame (pictured) using two layers of commonly available garden fleece pulled over the top and stapled on the Easy to make shelters - this one uses inside - neat and it works! Just lift off to fleece stapled over a simple frame. tend to plants when needed. Can be used to help overwinter succulents such as Aloe Vera but many plants will thrive under one of these so you can get them back out again in the spring. A ‘twin wall’ polycarbonate (sheeting with two layers) covered cold frame or greenhouse will do much more to keep most plants from dying off in the winter. They offer an expanded growing season by holding off the wind chill and also keeping a minimum amount of residual warmth in at night or on cold days. Unheated they won’t feel ‘warm’ as such but will make the difference in many cases as to whether a plant can survive. Certainly, frost damage should not be a problem in most normal UK winters (the severe one we had a few years ago was exceptional and would mean supplementary heating of some kind though). What size of shelter do you need? It’s an obvious question and it will be dictated largely by two factors: Garden size, Budget If funds are limited then rest assured a decent sized lean to will not cost a fortune - you can use a wall against the house as a support and even build up to it (if you don’t intend moving your shelter) using something like 25mm square treated timber. All you need to do is erect a 2meter wide by 1meter deep base and build up from this to form the height you require - usually around 1.5meters high.
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What you should end up with is a basic frame, rectangular at its base and coming up to about just below chest height. The polycarbonate sheets are simply cut to fit each side and attached using standard fitting pins which don’t damage the polycarbonate but hold it securely to the wooden frame. They are light so you can use light gauge timber as well. if you cover all surfaces except the front you can then decide to either make a pair of small doors and cover them with polycarbonate sheeting, or you could just attach heavy duty polythene sheeting to the front by fastening a batten to the top of the frame and clamping the sheet under it (this stops it tearing in the wind). Secure the front down when you ‘close’ the frame up by clamping the bottom of the sheet between two pieces of your treated timber - the weight will keep things in place. Lift the sheet up and rest it on top when you need access - simple! You can fit simple shelves on the inside as needed and remove them during the growing season to accommodate different plants such as tomatoes etc. All these materials are available from any good DIY supplier and don’t require advanced joinery skills or expensive tools. You can of course buy one at really modest cost these days.
Warm front
Then we come to heating: there’s really only one contender here for cost effectiveness and that is the standard garden paraffin heater. Keep any heater such as this away from the sides and above the heat source as it would be a fire risk. The proper garden heaters are designed to be safe though so do look at purchasing the correct type. A small one would heat the type of modest frame described above quite easily and enable you to get going with starting plants off now, ready for the spring. They use so little paraffin that you can keep topping them up and enjoy the thought that it’s not hitting your electricity bill! A small electric heater on a thermostat set to ‘frost’ will not set you back much either though - it all depends how much warmth you need for the plants you are growing. With these two basic components now at your disposal you can overwinter argyranthemums, tender perennials and even citrus plants as well grow your upcoming crops.
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The 2012/13 academic year has got off to a purposeful start at Bluecoat Academy Sixth Form. 350 young people enrolled in September, including record numbers staying on after their GCSEs, as well as those joining the Sixth Form from a range of other schools across the City and County. This number represents a 50% increase over the past six years and these numbers have been boosted by the particular success and popularity of Science and Maths courses, with over 70 students opting for Chemistry A Level and Further Maths, now an established part of the curriculum. Other new courses in September included Photography A Level and a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Creative Media. Year 13 students have completed university applications, including a number of medicine and Oxbridge applicants. Students are hoping to repeat the examination success of the past two years, including 100% pass rate at A Level, with 50% of all entries achieving A*, A or B grades. Master classes have run at lunchtimes over a 6-week block this term for Year 11 and 12 students, run by two members of
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staff who are themselves Oxbridge graduates, to help aspiring and gifted students to excel in either the Science/Maths/Technology or the Arts/English/Humanities spheres. At the same time, the Sixth Form remains committed to the same inclusive ethos of the rest of Bluecoat Academy; 10 young people with Special Educational Needs embarked on a one-year Foundation Learning course in Life Skills, as well as literacy and numeracy, in September. Also this term, 50 Sixth Formers studying A Level Maths have supported younger students, by mentoring small groups of Year 9 students in Maths every Thursday. Whatever a young personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s background or aspirations, Bluecoat Academy Sixth Form is a place where everyone is known as an individual and supported to achieve their best.
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Just how much noise can a group of children make when given encouragement? Hearing Dogs for Deaf People want you to help them find out by raising sponsorship for some sort of noise related event. Hearing dogs alert their deaf recipients to those everyday sounds we take for granted such as the alarm clock, door bell or baby cry, and danger signals such as the smoke alarm as well as giving greater independence, confidence and companionship. In 2008, Hearing Dogs began a ground breaking project to determine if deaf children could benefit from the profoundly lifechanging experience that a hearing dog can bring. It was well documented that for an adult a hearing dog can improve confidence, relief the stress, isolation and anxiety that deafness causes. Could a hearing dog do the same for a deaf eight year old child? The answer was a very positive ‘YES’. Now we all know that children love nothing more than to make a great deal of noise, especially if they know it will annoy the grown-ups and to capitalise on this, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are inviting groups of children to organise an event called ‘Let’s hear it for deaf children’ to raise funds to train more puppies as hearing dogs for children. The idea is for the children to be sponsored to make noise, preferably with some sort of ‘doggy’ theme like singing ‘How much is that doggy in the window’ while accompanying themselves with home-made musical instruments such as dustbin lid cymbals, old pots and pans or anything else that will add to the cacophony. With Christmas approaching, perhaps the noise could be singing Christmas carols or playing instruments at a festive party. And of course while not all adults will sponsor children to make as much noise as possible, nearly everyone will pay them to stop! To register your event and receive a fundraising pack full of ideas and advice from Hearing Dogs spokesdog ‘Kurt’ visit www.letshearit.org.uk or call Lucy Ward on 01759 322255 or e-mail: lucy.ward@hearingdogs.org.uk
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START THE YEAR WITH NICE FRESH BREATH (FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND)! How’s this for a New Year resolution—get your dog or cat’s teeth in great condition and smelling fresh? Most pets over the age of five have clear evidence of dental disease, smelly breath being a common giveaway. As George, the head vet at Churchcroft Vets says: “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 massive 30% off all dentistry in January and February. If you are unsure as to whether your pet’s teeth are fine or in need of attention, you can take advantage of a FREE dental check at Churchcroft. George and Jon the vets there can show you any existing problems or, if everything is in perfect order, discuss with you how to care for your pet’s teeth to keep them tiptop. George also asked us to say a big thank you to all who supported their quiz in December to raise money for Animal Accident Rescue Unit. Your generosity raised £150 to help care for injured animals.
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Floorcraft is a family owned and managed business which opened in 2005. It was opened by Clint Lee who wanted to offer his time served experience with a leading department store to his own customers and to serve them well. Clint is well known in the flooring business and can offer expert advice for all your flooring needs. At Floorcraft they offer a large selection of carpets, rugs,sheet vinyl, laminate, artificial grass and real wood flooring. Floorcraft also specalise in luxury vinyl tiles as their image shows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The technology in floorcoverings has really delivered in all areas from astonishing and realistic textures which are hard wearing for kitchens, bathrooms and hallways to beautiful and long lasting carpetsâ&#x20AC;? explains Clint. The showroom is open 6 days a week and Floorcraft can provide free home visit quotations. With over thirty years experience customers can expect top class advice in all aspects of floorings. All of their fitters have a wealth of experience and hold the necessary qualifications to make your next floor a joy to walk on and to look at - the finishing touch to your home! Contact Floorcraft 275 Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2BB Tel: 0115 922 6700
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YOUR MONTH AHEAD
ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] 2013 brings positive and welcoming changes in and around your life. Relationships flourish when imbalances are corrected early in the New Year. Prospects for making money come to the fore when ideas are given the go ahead by those you trust. With more confidence and ability to do what is right for you those close benefit long term. TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th] A good old re-shuffle appears to do you the world of good in more ways than one. Getting rid of the old and bringing in the new proves beneficial. Partnerships become strained early in the New Year but not for long. You soon get things back on track. Finances may take a dip but a boost is likely once your decision has been made. GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] Once over the festive season your determined to begin 2013 in a way that remains throughout the year. Making some adjustments in your personal life brings harmony and peace of mind. Working life takes a turn for the better when least expected. Healthy options come in which you encourage and stick by, ending with good results.
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CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd] One wish may well be granted should you play your cards right. Special relationships become important during the beginning of the New Year, particularly if single. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re careful not to rock the boat. Keeping your word you make someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life more bearable. Extra travelling likely but you do enjoy the change of scenery once there. LEO [July 24th-August 23rd] With family and friends around your determined you will see them more often during 2013. Work and good fortune not far away goals are set for the year ahead. Energetic and raring to go you put long term plans into action, which could well reap rewards in the foreseeable future. Taking up new and interesting hobbies highlights one day. VIRGO [August 24th-Sept23rd] After a bit of a hectic few weeks your ready to put your feet up and the paint brushes and tools away. One small job could well have turned into major and messy. Ready for the year ahead and with some planning ahead you make some changes due. Helping out when others cant brings peace and calm all round. A busy month ahead.
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By ANNE HARBOUR Registered Hypnotherapist. HPD. MNSHP. Member of The National Society of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. Telephone: 07845 405835 LIBRA [Sept 24th-Oct 22nd] Once the New Year begins and things around you begin to settle down you make a promise to yourself, which you keep. Unsettled in love is soon put right. Arguments are left until your ready to say your peace. Dealing only with the positive and not encouraging negative you succeed in achieving certain goals by the end of the month.
CAPRICORN [Dec 23rd-Jan 20th] Your potential becomes apparent when filling in for someone either at work or as a favour to a friend. Boosting finances mid month brings a smile on someone’s face. Catching up with important paperwork helps alleviate any stress. With plenty of social invitations coming your way you soon get back on form enjoying the limelight.
SCORPIO [Oct 23rd-Nov 22nd] 2013 holds something special regarding love and romance especially for those who are single. With a smile on your face you are able to take control of one situation spoiling it for another who had high hopes for themselves. Team effort likely toward the end of the month when outside interference gets in the way of your achievements.
AQUARIUS [Jan 21st-Feb 19th] Any exhaustion felt soon passes when obstacles are removed as quick as they appear. Mid month you feel more relaxed and confident as the month progresses. By making adjustments regarding home and working life you become more in control and able to function one hundred per cent without any unwanted interference. Goals achieved.
SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd] Although busy as ever, you achieve more than you thought possible. Once a plan has been made and routine set your willing to turn your hand at helping out. Any build up of pressure is soon taken away. A short break is likely toward end of month. Juggling finances and keeping a balance with special relationships becomes successful.
PISCES [Feb 20th-March 20th] The New Year brings change into your life to which you embrace. By accepting one invitation made recently you take a break sooner than expected. Social life takes a turn for the better when meeting new and influential people. Giving support to others goes a long way when in doubt. Keeping fit and with new interests there are lots to do.
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CHILWELL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE “We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm Christ Church Hall, Limegrove Avenue, Chilwell We enjoy interesting speakers on a wide range of topics We are a friendly group and welcome new members Our next speaker is Mike Davey, Scenic Coastal Rambles On Wednesday 9th January 2013 So join us, refreshments will be served Ring 0115 9724107 for more information”
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The January meeting of the Long Eaton & District Horticultural Society is on Tuesday Jan 15th, at the Moorlands Club, Curzon St. at 7,30 pm. The speaker is Jeff Bates, who will talk about The Royal Gardens of Windsor. Collect your seed order. Contact Joan, 0115 9735318
CAROUSEL SINGERS COFFEE MORNING FEBRUARY 16TH “Come and meet the Carousel Singers at their Coffee Morning on Saturday February 16th from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon There will be a wide range of stalls including homemade cakes, jewellery, crafts etc. The £1 entrance fee will include your coffee/tea and biscuits. The proceeds will go to Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire Air ambulance Appeal. We are hoping to enlarge our choir and are looking especially for lady alto singers. Choral singing is popular at the moment, as you know, so why not come along and join in the fun!” For more information please contact Anne Cook on 0115 928 3835
Join a choir for your New Year’s Resolution! Do you like singing? If so, January is a perfect time to join a choir. Christmas is over and work will be starting on music for the next performance. Ruddington and District Choral Society will be singing with two other choirs in a concert in the Albert Hall in June 2013. The music will be on a Coronation theme, and will include Parry’s ‘I was Glad’ (sang at the Royal Wedding). “We are looking forward to it. The Choir meets on Mondays from 7.15 to 9 15 pm, don’t worry if you have missed the first practices, you are still welcome. We meet at St Peter’s Junior School in Ruddington. There are no auditions. Also, there are free websites and also CDs you can buy (or download to MP3) which help you practise your part”. Ring Pat on 0115 9211451 or see the website http://wwwruddington-choral.org.uk/join.html
HENLEY FARRELL BIG BAND Known across the Midlands for playing vibrant, swinging music for listening and dancing, the Henley Farrell Big Band has undertaken an exciting new musical project. They will take you on a musical journey and swing their way through the alphabet with the band's latest project 'An A to Z of Big Band Swing'. This exciting concert night will see the band visit every letter of the alphabet as they perform some of the greatest music from the diverse library of the big bands. During the evening you will enjoy listening to laid back swing from some of the biggest names in big band as well as hard driving grooves from more modern masters. The show will feature music from the likes of: Count Basie, Les Brown, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and many more stars of the Big Band world from the past and present. Whatever your big band tastes, the evening is certain to provide you with the perfect flavour to tickle your musical taste buds!
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You can listen and watch the band perform 'An A to Z of Big Band Swing' at Belper Community Theatre, John O'Gaunts Way , Belper, Derbyshire , DE56 0DA on Saturday 9th March at 8:00pm. The venue provides an intimate, friendly atmosphere and ample parking. Refreshments will be available supplied by the 1st Alton Manor Scouts. Tickets are priced at £10 on the door and in advance: Tel. 07583 714526 Past concert nights have been met with enthusiasm and acclaim and this latest instalment promises to deliver in music and entertainment: “...this was a real crowd-pleaser, which attracted not only the usual jazz/big band fraternity, but also a healthy proportion of younger people who were clearly thrilled by the musical delights on offer.” -- South Wales Evening Post. The Band’s concert nights provide the ideal opportunity for you to enjoy the whole range of musical styles encompassed by the big band idiom. Whether you are a fan of the classics, mad on the modern, or entirely new to big band music, this show is sure to entertain and will provide you with unforgettable musical moments.
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New Year, New Move!
Pear Tree Yard are happy to announce that they are moving to new premises. They will still be in Sandiacre, but now on Station Road. Breeze updates you on what you expect to find...
Pear Tree Yard Craft Centre is a family business that offers more than one service. Incorporating a massive selection of craft supplies at below-retail prices. They also offer Clarixe Crafts and Collectables and due to the move are now able to extend their range of vintage decoupage and toppers, and display a better selection of collectables and curios. The cake decorations and event supplies sections will now have its own room, so that these items will be easier to view and, hopefully, to buy! In addition to the craft section of Pear Tree Yard clients old and new will be impressed with the new treatment areas in their complementary therapy clinic, which provides many different therapies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main advantage of moving premises is that there will be no steps! Everything is on the ground floor, and easily accessible through the nice, wide door on Station Road.â&#x20AC;? The new premises at 36 Station Road, Sandiacre, Nottingham NG10 5AS Pear Tree Yard Craft Centre: Tel: 0115 949 7411 Clarixe Crafts and Collectables: Tel: 0115 939 0504 Pear Tree Yard Chiropractic Clinic: Tel: 0115 939 0504
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breeze get your kit on The Nottingham Centre welcomes new members, they provide a forum for those who are interested in both local and family history, whether or not born in Nottingham. Join them in their days out to places of interest in Nottinghamshire and its adjoining counties. The group also enjoy giving members the opportunity to get to know each other at coffee mornings. New members can receive suggestions on how to start researching their family history and, where possible, discussing what they have found helpful with those members who may have hit a brick wall.
THE 2013 MEETINGS The New Year opens on January 10th, 2013, with a talk by Kevin Topham – The Secret of Sherwood Forest. This intriguing talk will reveal the history of Dukes Wood at Eakring, and Winston Churchill’s instruction to drill and produce crude oil. (Mechanics, 2.15pm.) Wednesday, 24th January, at 7.30pm, Marion Wallwork (Nottingham Centre Chairman) will give a talk entitled ‘From Waddesden to Workhouse’ about National Trust and non- National Properties that fall between these two extremes. 14th February, at 2.15pm Colin Hobday will talk about North Yorkshire – a look at the moors, minsters, and coastline of this fascinating region. 28th February, at 7.30pm – Dr. Donald Hawthorne will talk about ‘Antiques of Tomorrow,’ a look at the design and manufacturing processes of jewellery etc. that will provide collectable items in the future. March 14th – Stephen Wright will talk about Gardens and Palaces of Europe. Time :2.15pm.
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March 21st – Beccy Speight of National Trust will give an update on NT Midlands activities, followed by a talk on Octavia Hill (Cofounder of the National Trust). Time: 7.30pm. April 11th – AGM, followed by, My Farcical Career as the Liaison Officer on a Cruise Ship, by Colin Bower. Time: 2.15pm. April 25th – Stuart Bramwell will give the final talk of the winter programme, A Delightful Inheritance, taking in The Peak District, North Wales, Scotland, and The Alps. Time: 7.30pm. The Nottingham Centre’s activities of walks, excursions, and holidays book up early, so if you would like to get out more this year with a friendly group of people, contact the Membership Secretary, Heather Brooks, to find out more. Telephone no. 0115 9436272. email: heatherbro@aol.com or view the Nottingham Centre website:www.nottinghamnt.co. uk All meetings take place at The Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission: £2.00 members, £3.00 visitors. For information about joining the Nottingham Centre (which is affiliated to National Trust), contact Mrs.Heather Brooks, 0115 9436272. email:heatherbro@aol.com
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