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Published By MP4 Design Limited Est. 2002 An independent company not connected with any other publication or group. All material is copyright and should not be reproduced without permission. We have made every effort to make sure any numbers on editorial or advertisement or details that appear are correct, apologies if any are incorrect. The publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error, inaccuracy or omission in the printing of an advertisement or editorial. By placing an advert you are agreeing to and are subject to the publisher’s terms and conditions, copies of which are available on request. MP4 Design Limited is registered in England: Company Number 8081955 Registered Office: 210 Lower Regent Street, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2DD Office Address: 156 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2LN Paper sourced from Sustainable Forestry
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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. BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS AND LET OUR 23,000 READERS KNOW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS! The Teeth Whitening Company was established in Cambridge in 2009, the vision was to offer a new advanced cosmetic teeth whitening treatment at a highly affordable price to the mass market. The business has grown rapidly, serving first the Cambridge market and from early 2010 the company has offered a leading Franchise and training programme to people wanting to start their own teeth whitening business in this rapidly growing market, this is where Jude Morgan took the opportunity to invest into the franchise option and to be the first to bring The Teeth Whitening Company into Nottinghamshire in early 2011. Whilst concentrating in her home town of Mansfield, she has been branching out in to other areas where the demand has been great and now holds clinics in Beeston, Long Eaton, Bulwell, Alfreton, Worksop, and Mansfield. The Teeth Whitening Company attributes the success of the company to strict adherence to the legal guidelines. The Teeth Whitening Company has full comprehensive insurance and follows a strict protocol where customer safety is paramount. Call Jude today on 07917 430 816 or 01623 339963.
Advice seminars for Sole Traders, Freelancers & Micro-businesses Adam, a Nottingham businessman, is passionate about self employment. Having started his own research consultancy business, Chimera Consulting, twelve years ago, he knows how much commitment, enthusiasm and sheer hard work are needed to get up and running in business and survive and thrive. He has learned a lot along the way. “The buzz of doing your own thing and what the future might bring being a business owner is great, yet most people who are thinking of working for themselves will also have a mix of apprehension of stepping into the unknown together with being confident in their abilities.” he explains. “There is plenty of advice out there about starting up a business but nothing really prepared me for what it would be like making every single decision, dealing with every aspect of the business and the challenges I would face. I decided to design a short two hour session to cover a number of issues which will be relevant to anyone going self-employed, whatever line of work you are pursuing”. adds Adam. These seminars are a grounded in real-world ideas of what it is like to set up your own business. Adam is also a ‘Business Mentor’ to help people test their ideas, nurture their development and act as a sounding board to specifically help those working on their own. Those attending the seminar will have their seminar fee redeemed against a mentoring package of support should they wish to follow up the event with one-to-one mentoring support. To find out more email Adam: adam@chimeraconsulting.com
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“Welcome to my new venture i Build. My name is Michael Sparkes and I am hardly new to the trades having been formerly called ‘Plumbing & Tiling by Michael Sparkes’ and ‘Sparkes Bathrooms Ltd’ . This is only a name change as I want to offer a wider range of services instead of specialising in just bathrooms as I have the skills and fellow qualified trades people available to make a full property maintenance and refurbishment business possible. I loved doing the full bathroom/kitchen refurbs which is reflected in the quality of the finish and I know my previous customers will give testimony to this. I also enjoy tackling the smaller jobs - they can be completed with satisfaction in one day usually which is very rewarding for me as the customer is left with a problem solved. My skills partly stem from the family business which started back in1926 in Cambridge by my grandfather and a major input from my father. Having grown up around the trades all my life I put them to good use in 2004 when I first set up my own business. Previously I had spent some time working in engineering which I believe helped with my eye for detail , accuracy and sense of finish”. So, for any size job from a dripping tap to a full property refurbishment call Michael for a free quote on 07455 090 060 or 01773 770 136
“I lost my job, but now I’m the boss!” Things looked bleak for Stuart Milner when he was let go from the furniture store he had worked in for five years. With two young children, a new house and a wedding to pay for, it was not the time to be looking for a new job. “Unfortunately when money is tight, the last thing people want to buy is furniture,” explains Milner (31), “but the timing could not have been worse.” After applying for a host of jobs and some terrible interviews, Milner decided to take a trip back home to see his family in Nottingham. During the visit, Milner helped his father out with a couple of jobs for his conservatory cleaning business. “Dad was so busy, that he needed everyone to pitch in,” said Milner, who has lived in Norfolk for the last 12 years. “Suddenly the solution was obvious. I realised there was nothing similar in Norwich. Why couldn’t I bring Dad’s business to Norfolk?” After persuading his father to give him an option, Milner set up the Norwich branch of Conserv-A-Clean, professional cleaners of conservatories, patios & driveways. A company that cleans all Conservatories by hand and uses a high pressure jet washing system to restore outside paving areas, UPVC windows, doors and facias. “A few months later and things are really starting to look up. People are starting to see just how we can transform their conservatories and gardens for relatively little cost and no fuss. Next we are starting to work with local pubs to get them ready for when the sun finally arrives,” says Milner. For more details, go to http://www.conserv-a-clean.co.uk
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We have a whole selection of local retailers that offer that personal service and that special something. Support our local retailers and keep our high roads alive. Remember the message this month is - if you don’t use - you lose it! Charlie Foggs shoe repairs at Broadgate have been in Beeston for 26 years. Charlie who is President of the East Midland Shoe Repairers Association provides one of the best shoe repair services you can have fitting only the best in materials including the world class Rendenbach Leather. Charlie Foggs has also just been appointed a certified Vibram repair agent. They also have one of the largest ranges keys available for the home, office and cars and if you are after a personalised item engraving they offer a quick service on most items, have a look at the website at: www.charliefoggs.com 135 High Road Beeston Tel: 0115 9224466
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The Sewing Box on Willoughby Street now has an even bigger selection, catering for sewers,knitters and crafters. Mike and Jan who operate the business always try to respond to customers requests which has resulted in a wide range of goods unlikely to be found anywhere outside the Internet. Why not visit the shop and check the quality of the goods you order before you purchase and at the same time avoid incurring postage charges. You will find the shop stocks most of your requirements at competitive prices. Take advantage of the special order service for goods not normally stocked. Visit the shop or find the Sewing Box stall at local craft markets
Blacklock Carpets is well known in Beeston as an age old family flooring firm. Priding itself on its commitment to Beeston over many years and its large customers base. This year has and will see more inward investment from the company to expand flooring choice available to you, "Education of staff in the wide choice of flooring applications and investment in point of sale for our new store is what we plan to concentrate on this year" says Sam Blacklock. “We now plan,supply and fit all sorts of commercial and domestic carpets and vinyl. Engineered woods,laminate and luxury Vinyl Tiles. We also pride ourselves on having one of, if not the largest rug stock base in our area. We offer on-site parking at the front of the store so collection of carry out samples, roll ends and rug purchases can be done with ease. Our future plans are expand our current operation on Station road to the highest and the largest in the Beeston area, taking on more commercial work and increase our stock holding so we can be, without doubt the best flooring company in our town”. Blacklock Carpets, 114 Station Road NG9 2AY. Tel: 0115 922 2586
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Whitegates Estate Agents are a network of independently run offices. They have earned a reputation for providing a first class service and the very highest levels of customer satisfaction, delivered by teams of skilful, trained and highly motivated property professionals. By being an Independently run local business with the backup of a major national network they can offer the latest technology, working to sell your home as well as updates from their friendly, local staff. With the power of both local and national advertising/PR they really boost your chances of a successful sale Call today or book online below for your free no obligation valuation and see what makes Whitegates the right choice when it comes to marketing your home. Whitegates Estate Agents. 156 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2LN Tel. 0115 922 2222 Email. beeston@whitegates.co.uk
The Mill Factory Shop has been trading for over twenty years and is still going strong. Their stock consists of discontinued curtains at a fraction of the usual catalogue prices, their slight seconds start at an incredibly low rate. The also sell ‘perfects’ again at a fraction of the cost. You’ll also find poles, tracks, accessories and all you need to hang your new curtains on. With quilts, pillows and a range of bedding also available. Whatever your taste of budget there is something for everyone. “Our expert team has over twenty five years of experience in the soft furnishing and retail business and are always here to help you. We pride ourselves on providing the best customer service and a quality product at an affordable price”. The Mill Shop is situated on Queens Road East, set back off the main road, Beeston Tel: 0115 919 555 or visit www.themillshop.co.uk
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Stylistic Upholstery’s premises are situated on Attenborough Lane. Offering a truly bespoke service that spans all aspects of the trade, all their work is done in-house to produce the highest standards of workmanship and expertise. Since the early beginnings back in 1990, Stylistic Upholstery have included Antique renovation together with their normal re-upholstery service. Their fast cushion-replacement service has proved so popular that they have launched it as a separate entity called “Cushy Number” They offer these services to the discerning customer who seeks a truly professional finished product of which they can be proud. Stylistic Upholstery, 60 Attenborough Lane. Tel: 0115 925 9149
Adam Gregg had always believed that Beeston was the perfect location for ‘The Fireplace and Stove Shop’ and he has managed to find premises on Queens Road that he could see would make a perfect showroom. “Despite it being boarded up on my first visit, it was obvious that the old building could be turned into a showroom with character and warmth. With lots of hard work and help from family and friends, ‘The Fireplace and Stove Shop’ has become very successful. From day one it has exceeded all my expectations with most people amazed at the number of displays in the three display areas. Our showroom shows some of the industries finest Wood Burning and Multi Fuel Stoves, Gas and Electric Fires and Fireplaces so if you or anyone you know is in need please come down and visit the showroom on Queens Road opposite KFC and Subway”. Fireplace & Stove, 121 Queens Road Beeston Tel: 0115 849 9909
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homemade traditions Go and explore the newly arranged and refurbished Fred Hallam Ltd on Beeston High Road, complete with new self-serve chillers and a stunning new fish counter making it easier to get exactly what you want without the usual queue. Join brothers Miles and Andy Hallam as their commitment to providing top quality continues the family tradition in giving you the customer the best... Hallam’s new wet fish counter offers everything that was ever available before - including of course expert personal service and cooking tips. There is now a purpose built prep-room/kitchen at the rear of their premises which allows them to prepare packs of fish freshly during the day for easy self service in their new chiller in the middle of the shop. This is also where you will now find all the smoked fish like mackerel and kippers as well as other freshly packaged products like raw crevettes and salmon. “We pack everything fresh daily”. Their new kitchen now allows Mark (the resident chef ) to produce a wider variety of home made treats like patés, potted shrimps and oven ready fish pies. If you haven’t tried any of them yet then you really are missing out - they’re superb! The self serve selection of finest Italian olives continues to please in its new home around by the tills in their other new chiller. Sun-dried tomatoes are now available by the tub too. This new area is also where you will now find their range of Colwick Cheese, Lincolnshire Poacher cheddar cheeses and world famous Cropwell Bishop organic blue Stilton. Alongside these you can grab a real treat- maybe a pot of caviar or even a freshly dressed lobster or crab. A new freezer now means you can help yourself to favourites like fishcakes and crabsticks whenever the shop is open. There are a few new products permanently available too including whitebait and squid tubes. Gone are the days of waiting for them to be fetched from the back! To everyone's delight outside on sale are a sea of locally grown rose bushes and climbers, so hurry whilst there is a huge choice available. At long last English produce is starting to flourish. Arriving fresh daily are cauliflowers and broccoli from Lincolnshire, local and Cornish cabbage, crisp and healthy English lettuces of all varieties and tasty Yorkshire tomatoes. Shortly to arrive will be local kidney and broad beans, sweetcorn, new carrots and then all the finest Kent apples and pears. Now in season for the duration of the summer are Nottingham grown strawberries. Collected directly from a fruit farm in Southwell - they are bursting with flavour! For those who enjoy the warm taste of ginger, why not try a bottle of local Spiced Ginger made by the Nottingham Ginger Company. They also stock packets of their fabulous crystallized ginger which is fast becoming a favourite amongst the sweet toothed. English new potatoes are now coming into force so now’s the time to enjoy them at their best whilst they are tasty and tender - with fresh mint and the finest Longley Farm Jersey butter. “Comments and feedback on our new layout are most welcome, along with any ideas you may have on any other products that you think we should be selling- a customer has already asked us to sell crackers for the cheeses and pates, so that’s on our to-do list!” As always, telephone orders can be made on 0115 925 4766 or emails to fishinbeeston@googlemail.com. “We look forward to seeing you again soon and would like to thank all of you again for your much appreciated loyal custom in this - our 105th year trading”.
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USE IT OR LOSE IT! It’s simple. We have some fantastic independent retailers on this stretch of Beeston - Don’t let the tramworks put you off. There’s plenty of parking and walking on the now pedestrianised street is a pleasant and hassle free way to see what’s on offer...make sure you take a look for yourself!...
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Homecraft Interiors has been supplying Nottingham and the surrounding areas with beautiful made to measure curtains, blinds and soft furnishings since 1992. Having developed an extensive range of thousands of fabrics to choose from Homecraft then expanded into completing the look with wallpapers, lighting, mirrors, furniture, homeware and gifts. Now in 2013 they are expanding even further with the launch of their new website! Having been in the pipeline for a while and a few hiccups along the way it is finally here and to celebrate they would like to offer their loyal Breeze customers a 15% discount online for the month of July, just use the promotional code BREEZE15. All the proud staff at Homecraft hope you like the website, you can even leave product reviews and share photos with your friends so let them know what you think so happy browsing! Like them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Homecraftinteriorsnottingham Follow them on: Twitter @Homecraft_92
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taste the mediterranean.. Yiannis on Wollaton Road in Beeston is a firm favourite amongst the locals and is building a reputation for providing the Greek taste experience like no other... Yianni, originally from Rhodes and now a local guy is proud of his successful restaurant in Sherwood and now he has brought that same success to Beeston. Open just over six months ago Yiannis is building a great reputation in Beeston and Yianni himself is proud to share his expertise, ever striving to serve you the best. Yianni has recently had a change of staff and with new chefs ready to give you the meal and atmosphere that will make you want to go back for more! Yiannis Restaurant has a relaxing, contemporary feel to it with hints of Greece to make you feel you are enjoying the delights of a sun baked holiday experience. His friendly staff will advise you on the menu and offer you the delights off the ‘Specials’ board. With such likes as lobster, seabass,
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fresh scallops and sword fish on - they come highly recommended. For the best Greek experience try a Mezze, a taste of everything - choose from Meat, Fish or Vegetarian options and really get a sense of what Greek cuisine is all about. Yianni prides himself on giving his customers the authentic, home made taste “Everything is cooked from fresh, using marinades, olive oil, vegetables and herbs to bring out the flavour of every dish. Nothing is bought in, I make sure that what you are tasting could come straight from that of my Mommas table!” Try the gorgeous Courgette Fritters or the the Spanakopita to start, mouth watering dishes that set your taste buds racing ready for the main. With choices of melt in your mouth lamb, beef or chicken dishes all
served with traditional Greek style sides. The house speciality is the Kebabs, traditionally cooked over charcoal, these are no ordinary Kebabs! Finally there is a selection of home made desserts including traditional Greek Baklava. Whatever you choose - you won’t be disappointed! Yiannis Greek Restaurant 132 Wollaton Road Beeston NG9 2PE Email: info@yianniscaterer.co.uk www.yianniscaterer.co.uk Tel: 0115 922 9475 or 07986 866 271 Open: Evenings Mon - Sat 5.30pm til late (last orders 9.30pm) Lunch time Tues - Sat 12 - 2.30pm Early Bird Special Mon - Thurs 5.30pm 6.30pm with 15% off.
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Highclere Interiors is an authorised independent distributor of wallpaper, fabric and paint for leading UK and international brands including Osborne and Little, Sanderson, Morris, Romo, Designers Guild, Casadeco, Mulberry, plus many more. “We carry a full sample display for Little Greene paint, who produce child-safe eco-friendly paints to fit in with all colour schemes. Whether you require just some helpful advice in-store through to a full design service, we can help. We also have a make-up service for curtains and blinds, and can arrange to have your favourite furniture reupholstered”. 2a Willoughby Street, Beeston (Just off the High Road, behind Belle and Jerome) Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, late night opening Thurs till 8pm. Tel: 0115 871 6875 Email: info@highclereinteriors.co.uk www.highclereinteriors.co.uk
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breeze competition Breeze has teamed up with Denby to offer two pairs of tickets to see TV Chef James Martin as he returns to entertain audiences at Denby with two special Cookery Demonstrations on Sunday 6th October. The demonstrations will be held in the a special marquee in the grounds of the pottery at 11am and 2pm. As ever James will delight his audience with a blend of new recipes, anecdotes and fun! Each performance lasts around an an hour and will be followed by book signing sessions. Ticket holders can meet James straight after the demonstration; non-ticket holders will have an opportunity to get their books signed later in the Denby Home Store. Tickets are £15 per demonstration and can be purchased over the phone by calling the Denby Visitor Centre Reception on 01773 740 799, or by visiting in person. Denby Visitor Centre holds regular events throughout the year (see website for details). The centre is free to enter and park, and has a selection of home, garden and gift shops. Bourne's Restaurant is open daily, serving a Carvery on Sundays and Mondays (12pm to 3pm). There are also Pottery Tours daily, free cookery demonstrations, a small museum and picnic areas. Denby Visitor Centre. Open daily, Denby, Derbyshire DE5 8NX Tel; 01773 740799 Email: visitor.centre@denby.co.uk www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk Like us on facebook.com/VisitDenby
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We’ve two pairs of tickets to give away to lucky readers. Just answer this simple question and send your name, address, daytime tel number to: Breeze Magazine, Denby Competition 156 High Road, Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LN Closing date: 1st Sept 2013
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breezememory lane This month in keeping with our Shop Locally feature, we look at how the High Road in Beeston used to look..... 1
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1 - Courtesy of Nottingham City Council and www.picturethepast.org.uk 2 - Courtesy of W E Middleton and Son and www.picturethepast.org.uk 3 - Courtesy of W E Middleton and Son and www.picturethepast.org.uk 4 - Courtesy of Nottingham City Council and www.picturethepast.org.uk
Ben Strange has been working at his own garage for nine months now. He has picked up plenty of customers since people got to know of his services. He has had lots of voluntry help from friends and his Mum Alison Strange which all helps to provide a good garage service. Ben is a fully qualified Vauxhall Technician but has worked on virtually every type of vehicle from Transit Vans to Mopeds. There is a very reliable parts delivery every hour so he can provide a quick service or complicated work on your vehicle. Ben is building a good reputation with lots of testimonials on BStuning Facebook Page, take a look!!
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L A R C H A C C O U N TA N C Y
Local friendly assistance and advice on the following areas: • Book Keeping • Year End Accounts • Tax Returns • Payroll • Business Start-ups • Management Accounts For an initial chat call Alison on 0115 9251 551 or 07812 566107 email:a.rees-jones@sky.com Alison Rees-Jones ACMA MAAT
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breezeget your kit on NOTTS BROWNIES GO WILD! Adventurous Notts Brownies have just returned from spending a night surrounded by chimpanzees and gorillas at Twycross Zoo. Seven girls from 2nd Attenborough (St Mary’s) Brownie Unit were among more than 400 members of Girlguiding from across the Midlands who joined the two-day girl-only event at the Twycross Zoo World Primate Centre in Warwickshire. The Brownies and their Leaders spent an action-packed Saturday tackling animal-themed activities, exploring the zoo and meeting hundreds of its residents, including elephants, snakes and big cats. After dinner in the Gorilla Outpost, the girls pitched their tents and settled down for the night just yards from the monkey, chimpanzee and gorilla enclosures. Ava (9) took part in the adventure in a bid to complete her Friends to Animals badge and said ‘It’s been really good, as I have never camped before - it was unforgettable!’ Her friend Aimee (9) added ‘I would love to come again and recommend it to all my Brownie friends.’ ‘The event was a great success,’ reflected Brownie Leader Kelly Congreave. ‘The Brownies thoroughly enjoyed the camping experience. It was one of the most unusual locations ever for a Girlguiding camp and was a real adventure for the girls.’ For information on membership or becoming an adult volunteer with Girlguiding Nottinghamshire, visit www.girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk
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Attenborough Cricket Club are very pleased to report that one of the biggest, voluntary based building projects to have been undertaken in Attenborough in living memory - phase 1 of the ambitious ‘Inclusion Project’ - is now nearing a satisfactory completion. Planning for the project, which in essence is aimed at ensuring that those with disabilities and girls can benefit from improved facilities at The Strand, started back in January 2012. The results will give the opportunity for a wider number of people to experience the activities and get involved in the Cricket Club (phase 2 of the Inclusion Project). Much of 2012 was taken up in writing applications to source monies to enable the project to go ahead and then speaking with local people and Broxtowe Borough Council to gain the appropriate planning permission. Underpinning the project are funds from a variety of sources, including Sport England ‘Inspired Facilities’, England & Wales Cricket Board, The Thomas Cook Children’s Charity, Notts County Council ‘Olympic Legacy Fund’ plus many more smaller funders. The Cricket Club was also very grateful for the support of its own members/VPs and the local community in raising a substantial amount of money through its own ‘Buy a Brick’ scheme. The Long Eaton Ladies Circle also supported the project through its own fundraising activities. After a delayed start to the building project, work commenced in November 2012, only to be swiftly halted again by the floods in December! Fortunately, a generally dry but cold January & February
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enabled the building work to get back on track, finally resulting in the fantastic new pavilion that we see today. Examples of how the project became truly community driven, was in the amount of support given from several local businesses in delivering many ‘benefits in kind’ – materials, labour and expertise. Without this help the project would not have reached the excellent standards now evidenced. Also, the time, effort and support given by a number of Cricket Club friends & volunteers should not be understated. During the depths of winter (and a cold spring!) this reliable band of workers attended the pavilion (or what was left of the old one!) each day to ensure the work was done, supporting the contractors, and that costs were kept to a minimum. As spring came and went more and more people from the Cricket Club (young and old!) and the local community volunteered their time to help complete the redevelopments. The Cricket Club is hosting an ECB supported ‘Open day’ on Saturday 13th July, 11.00a.m – 7.00p.m where members of the local community are invited to visit the new pavilion to view the improvements first hand. Refreshments will be available. The official opening for the Pavilion is on Monday 26th August 2013 (Bank Holiday) when there will be activities for the youth section members in the morning, followed by a Past players versus Present players Celebration cricket match in the afternoon. The new pavilion can be conservatively valued at around £280k. The amount spent on the developments to achieve the improvements was substantially less, evidencing very good value for money and will benefit the local community for many years to come. Attenborough Cricket Club is extremely proud in being able to deliver a first class, new improved facility, and encourages new members of all ages and abilities, through the continued development of its Inclusion Project. For further details and information about the club please visit the club’s website at www.attenborough-cc.net
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breeze appeal One in three people would struggle to pay their rent or mortgage within a month of losing their job, a recent survey has revealed. The Canaan Trust in Long Eaton has been supporting and serving the needs of our local homeless since 1995. Find out how you can help... Some 35% of workers - around 8.6 million people - do not have enough money put aside to meet their housing needs beyond four weeks, according to a YouGov poll.. Around a fifth of Britons - roughly 4.4 million people - would be at risk of becoming homeless immediately. Millions are living on the edge of a crisis, only secure in their homes for a matter of weeks. At the same time, support for people who have lost their homes is being stripped away. It’s easy to see why every 15 minutes, another family in England finds themselves homeless. The survey of 2,000 people found families with children would fare even worse in the event of redundancy. Around two-in-five parents said they could not afford to pay for their home for more than a month, while a quarter said they could not meet their payments at all. This is the reality of life for so many across our local community. When people think of someone being homeless too often they
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think it is just a big city issue or worse that those who become homeless somehow have made a choice which, through their own fault, has resulted in their becoming homeless. Nothing could be further from the truth. No one chooses to be homeless! The Canaan Trust has been supporting and serving the needs of our local homeless since 1995. Based in Main Street, Long Eaton the charity has places to accommodate 12 males, aged 16 to 60, at any one time. In fact the Trust supports many other individuals, male and female, who come seeking our assistance on a weekly basis – help with food, warm clothing, hygiene products, help with official paperwork. The provision of accommodation is but the visible tip of the Trust’s service and support to the homeless. Each client is given access to a comprehensive series of courses which enable them to develop the necessary life skills (literacy and numeracy, budgeting, personal hygiene, D.I.Y, health & fitness, cooking, first aid etc). The focus of our
support is to enable each individual client to rebuild their lives, to achieve the best they can achieve, and to move on positively into their own accommodation. In supporting our local homeless the Trust’s work provides the community with significant savings in terms of cost and time with less calls being made on NHS Services, demands on Council Services, and Police resources. Over the course of a year these savings can total tens of thousands of pounds. To achieve the success it does the Trust needs your help. It needs you to understand the nature and potential causes of homelessness – loose job, family breakdown, health problems (especially mental health). In the reception area at the Canaan Trust there is a picture with has the caption: ‘Do not look down on anyone unless you are picking them up’. Maybe you might consider helping the Trust as it seeks to help those who are vulnerable, without hope, isolated and often forgotten. Maybe you might be interested in volunteering. We need individuals who have all sorts of skills: maintaining bikes, art, cooking, DI.Y, teaching skills (the Trust has its own fully equipped classroom), computer skills – the Trust would be welcome your assistance. Of course the Trust does need help with funding. Everything the Trust does has to be financed. The Trust is totally dependent on the charitable donations of individuals, local organisations and groups, and some local commercial concerns. Whether you only have £1 to offer or something more the Trust is truly grateful for your consideration and support. Donations can be made on-line via www.justgiving.com/canaantrust/donat e or alternately your can donate via your mobile phone via text message – simply text the message ABED14 £1 (donation amount can vary) sending the text to telephone number 70070. Lastly donations can be sent direct to the Canaan Trust at Jordan House, 14 Main Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire NG10 1GR
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breeze appeal Girlguiding Nottinghamshire has seen another year of growth, with its current membership comprising 9,264 girls, young women and adult volunteers, up by 3.6% on last year. Nationally, total membership of Girlguiding now stands at 546,406. This has increased from 538,247, reflecting a growing demand among girls and young women for a space of their own. The news comes as girls face a set of unprecedented and complex pressures, many very different to those faced by their male peers. According to the latest Girls’ Attitudes Survey commissioned by Girlguiding:
to join us and make the most of the amazing experiences, activities and friendships which come with being a member of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire. We’d love to hear from more adult volunteers to ensure that we can keep opportunities like these open to thousands of girls across the county.’ Enquiries about membership and volunteering with Girlguiding Nottinghamshire are always welcome. Contact county headquarters on 0115 987 7220 or via secretary@girlguiding nottinghamshire.org.uk
• One in three girls says they would be willing to consider some form of surgery to change their appearance • Three out of five girls of secondary school age say they feel pressure to look like celebrities • Seven out of ten girls believe women are judged more on appearance than ability. Girlguiding provides a unique forum for girls to explore issues like these in a supportive, nonjudgemental environment, away from the pressures of school and boys, while learning new skills and enjoying an unrivalled range of activities and adventures. ‘There’s never been a greater need for a space where girls can share their thoughts and feelings with other girls, without feeling they are being judged, pigeon-holed or laughed at,’ says Chief Guide Gill Slocombe. ‘Girls growing up today face a dangerous combination of pressures. They are bombarded with images of how the perfect woman should look, stereotypes of how girls should act, pressures around sexual behaviour and a feeling that what they can achieve in life can be limited by their gender. Girlguiding gives girls a place to escape from these pressures and focus on building friendships, learning skills and having fun.’ Girlguiding Nottinghamshire County Commissioner Kate Royse agrees. ‘We’re absolutely delighted that more and more girls are choosing
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Get a team together and be part of Nottingham’s fifth Dragon Boat Spectacular! Gable Events and Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People are inviting companies, clubs and groups of friends from across the East Midlands to enter a team in the fifth Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge. The 2013 Challenge takes place as part of the annual Riverside Festival on Sunday 4th August on the River Trent at Victoria Embankment and is one of the largest and most eagerly anticipated team events in the region. Up to 50 crews are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course watched by thousands of spectators. No previous experience is required to take part in the dragon boat racing, just plenty of team spirit so why not take up the challenge? Thankfully, you don’t need the physical strength of a Steve Redgrave or the athleticism of a Jessica Ennis to be successful as teamwork, timing (and of course a little bit of luck!) will win the day. The dragon boats, qualified helms and all racing equipment are provided and each crew of up to 11 people is guaranteed a minimum of three races. Teams and spectators also benefit from being part of one of the region’s largest family festivals with a bustling fair and vibrant mix of music, dance, crafts and food from around the world, staged by Nottingham City Council. In 2012, 44 teams ‘raced the dragon’, the largest in the Challenge’s history. Many of the teams were new including Beeston-based MEDIAmaker Ltd. Led by crew manager, Mike Kruft, the team met all their pre-event objectives which were; Number one, raising money for a great charity. Number two, coming together as a team on an
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occasion where it’s not just a few drinks down the pub. And Number three, promoting the MEDIAmaker brand! After the event Mike commented, “My team had a fantastic day, not only because dragon boat racing is enormously fun and we did quite well, but we found the whole event was run with enthusiasm from all the organizers, safety instructors, helms and support staff.” The Challenge’s official charity, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, is the only children's hospice in the East Midlands and cares for over 230 local children and their families every year. Katie Baxter, Events Manager at Rainbows Hospice, says, "The Dragon Boat Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for Rainbows as it gives us a chance to raise essential funds with the help of the local community. Thanks to everyone involved, we are able to continue to be there.” The top fundraisers for Rainbows will win the charity trophy plus a special prize meal kindly donated by The Oriental Pearl Chinese restaurant in West Bridgford. For further information and an entry form please visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/nottingham or call Gable Events on 01780 470 718. Pictures courtesy Infinite Images
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breezegardening The summer is finally here and we should, by now, be starting to enjoy the warmer and gentler days of our sun kissed isle. By now your garden should be full of colour and your summer bedding should be at its best. The pay back for your efforts earlier in the year. In the (hopefully!) hot weather your plants will need plenty of water so add water retaining gel crystals to their soil if you haven’t already. If you are on a water meter then make the most of your precious resource by saving all your ‘grey’ water (old wash water etc.) and water either early in the morning or evening to ensure that the plants receive as much of the water as possible without it evaporating. Here in the UK we seem to be moving towards a pattern of sudden torrential downpours and this is a very swift way to fill up water barrels if they are connected to the drain system of your house roof. Many gardeners swear by natural rain water over chlorinated tap water anyway so maybe it is time to look at setting up a water capture system. There are many on the market and are not expensive, many with overspill features which automatically push excess water into the drains when not needed. Elsewhere in the garden you should look at your perennials and cut back half of all that have flowered, such as lupins and delphiniums. This should persuade more flowers to grow later on in the season, helping to keep the blooms coming! Weed and deadhead your existing flowers regularly making sure that you check for any pests. All faded heads on the annuals should also be removed and cuttings can be taken of non-flowering shoots of shrubs and climbers. One common pest in the garden is our old friend the aphid: Aphids From time to time, aphids may attack almost any garden plant. Chemical: Lambda-cyhalothrin and deltamethrin are both contact insecticides which are effective only when sprayed directly onto the aphids. A suitable systemic insecticide is thiacloprid which is taken in through the leaves and is taken up by the feeding aphids. Naturally occurring insecticides such as pyrethrum and fatty acids can also be used. Don’t over-feed plants. Too much fertiliser will lead to lots of soft, sappy growth which will encourage aphid attacks.
Fruiting Trees All fruit trees should be pruned and fruit should be protected from birds using netting, however, check regularly to make sure no birds get trapped - let’s keep up our eco-friendly intentions as covered in previous gardening articles. The Greenhouse If you did acquire or build yourself a greenhouse make sure you keep an eye out for pests and diseases such as whitefly - fumigate or spray the greenhouse. Keep adequite circulation as a good defence against diseases when growing such as tomato plants. Although we may have cool air in the UK the sun can still be powerful under glass so to avoud wilting try whiting out part of the glass area in the height of summer. Pot Plants Continue to feed flowering pot plants. Don’t forget that a pot does not hold the water as does the open soil of your garden - you must imitate conditions that exist in nature here by watering regularly, even on non sunny days as the wind also cause water loss in plants which soon leads them to become stressed and holds back growth. ...(continues)
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breezegardening On The Vegetable Plot For those of you who ventured into the world of with vegetable growing it is time to lift shallots and autumn-sown onions and complete the planting of broccoli and autumn and winter cabbage. Spring cabbage (for next year), spinach beet, lettuce and Chinese cabbage should all be sown now. The choices are many so if you fancy a try at ‘growing your own’ why not seed some cabbage now? Then you can add to this by starting your own potatoes off next January. Thinking ahead is the game when growing veg! Time to check for potatoes Back in January did you try our suggestion to get some potatoes started, ready for a delicious crop around now? (If you planted certain types of potato they will have already been ok to harvest by now). So how do you tell if your potatoes are ready? When your crop is covered by a foot or two of your soil this is a rather difficult thing to judge but don’t worry as there are indicators to tell us (without digging some up to see which can damage the plants): Within a few weeks of planting your seed potatoes, fine root hairs are produced and as these grow larger, nodules form along the roots which will form into tiny juvenile potato tubers. These young tubers will continue to swell and grow right up until the time the potato plant stem (above ground) begins to produce its flowers. As soon as this occurs, the energy from the plant will be diverted away from the production of tubers and over to the production of flowers, which leads to the formation of its fruit and seeds. As soon as they come into flower, because it is unlikely that your plants will produce and more - or any bigger - potatoes after this
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point so this is the time to get gently digging and reaping the rewards of your careful work back in the cold months. That is part of the ‘miracle’ of gardening - the sense of time and lifecycles that take place. For many this is a very relaxing and reassuring aspect of the hobby. If you didn’t take up our suggestions to try this yourself perhaps bear it in mind for this winter as something to look forward to and keep alive in those rather trying months. For now though, let’s sit back a little and begin to enjoy our blooming marvelous little paradise! Enjoy!
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Charity event at Churchcroft Vets to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Heart disease is common in dogs and cats. In some breeds it is so common that regular screening is recommended by the breed society (Doberman’s for example). Usually, signs of a problem are not apparent until quite late in the disease. Lung disease is also common, especially in cats and elderly dogs. Lung disease has a tendency to suddenly become life threatening, just as it does with asthmatic people. Churchcroft Vets are inviting you to take your favourite furry friend along in the afternoon on Saturday July 20th for a FREE heart and lung check. Churchcroft will be taking donations on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People to help to raise money for this excellent charity. All dogs and cats (in cat carriers) are welcome as are all members of the family. Vets George and Jess will check the heart and lungs of all cats and dogs attending this event to make sure everything is tickety-boo. If there are any abnormal noises they will discuss these with you. The vets will also give you advice as to what to check for yourself if you suspect a problem and how to help in an emergency situation. As an extra bonus there will be ice cream for all who correctly answer a simple question after their pet’s check-up (or for a small donation to Hearing Dogs)!
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breeze pets corner HEARING DOGS FOR DEAF PEOPLE 30 YEARS OF LIFE-CHANGING PARTNERSHIPS Cast your mind back to 1982 – Prince William was born and Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ album hit the shelves before going on to become the biggest selling album of all-time. At the same time, world-renowned vet Dr Bruce Fogle and Lady Beatrice Wright of the then Royal National Institute for Deaf People (now Action on Hearing Loss) were about to introduce to the UK a charity that has since gone on to radically change the lives of over 1,750 deaf people right across the country. The scheme involved training dogs to alert deaf people to a range of sounds in the home, and also in the workplace and public buildings. But more than anything else, these dogs would give their deaf recipients greater independence, confidence and companionship in the face of having such an isolating disability. After a great deal of hard work by many, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People was launched at Crufts in 1982 – and as they say, the rest is history. A former police dog-handler Tony Blunt was appointed as administrator and trainer for the scheme alongside Gill Lacey – its first placement counsellor – with work initially beginning at Gill’s home in the Oxfordshire village of Chinnor. By 1984, a total of 16 deaf people were on the Charity’s waiting list and nine dogs had been successfully placed, including hearing dog Skipper who was the first to accompany a recipient to a place of work. This just happened to be at the BBC Television Centre in London and Skipper even received his own BBC staff identity card. breezemagazine 38
After taking its first tentative steps in the mid-1980s, the Charity began to make real strides both within the dog world and of course, with deaf people in the UK as time moved on. By 1986, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People became a registered charity and moved to a new property in neighbouring Lewknor and by 1990, the Charity had doubled in size. The Charity also placed their 100th dog in 1990 – a Springer-Spaniel Cross aptly-named Spring. Demand for hearing dogs continued to grow at a pace and in the early-nineties, a BBC Lifeline Appeal was launched with the main objective of setting up a second centre in the north of the country. This came to fruition by 1993 when the Beatrice Wright Centre was opened in North Yorkshire in recognition of Lady Wright. Also in that year, the 200th hearing dog, Jess, was placed. By 2013, the Charity had created over 1,750 hearing dog partnerships with over 800 in operation nationwide today. Recipients have spoken of a sheer weight being lifted from their shoulders once a hearing dog has been brought in to their lives. Also the fact that all hearing dogs, when in public, wear a burgundy jacket while with their recipients helps to bring an all-too-rare visibility to deafness. To find out more about Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, go to their website: www.hearingdogs.org.uk.
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breeze appeal Local groups and organisations with great ideas to make their communities an even better place to live are now invited to apply for funding to turn their ideas into reality. With new funding available for local groups in Nottinghamshire People’s Health Trust has just launched Active Communities in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham – a funding programme for local people wanting to create fairer places to grow, live, work and age. Using money raised by HealthRegard through The Health Lottery, People’s Health Trust is looking to invest in projects that support people living in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods of Nottinghamshire and Nottingham. Active Communities is a funding programme for not-for-profit groups with an income of less than £350,000a year, seeking investment of between £5,000 and £25,000 a year, for projects lasting up to two years. The projects should take place within a small area for a small group of people, such as 20 or 30 streets or a couple of villages. John Hume, Chief Executive, People’s Health Trust, says: “We’re looking to support ideas designed and run by local people which help create even stronger links and ties within communities. Whether it’s a tenants and residents’ mediation group or a computer skills group for older people, we’re interested to hear about it.” “Applying couldn’t be easier - it’s about local people telling us what would make their local community an even better place grow, live, work and age. It’s an online process with a step by step guide from start to finish.” The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 15 July 2013. To find out more about Active Communities, visit www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk
Active Communities People living in the poorest neighbourhoods in Britain die, on average, seven years younger than people living in the richest neighbourhoods. What’s more, they will spend 17 years more of their shortened lives with an extra disability and have a lower quality of life. We believe that where people live should not unfairly reduce the length or the quality of their lives. Active Communities, a funding programme for local people with great ideas about how to help create fairer places to grow, live, work and age well. People's Health Trust is an independent charity investing in local communities to help create a society without health inequalities. It works closely with each Community Interest Company, distributing grants. www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk HealthRegard is a Community Interest Company committed to prioritising and raising money for health inequalities in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham. www.HealthRegardCIC.org.uk The Health Lottery is operated for and on behalf of 51 Community Interest Companies across England, Scotland and Wales, all holding society lottery licenses granted by the Gambling Commission. www.healthlottery.co.uk
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ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] July brings a fair share of success but not without dealing with one or two obstacles beforehand. After then a more settled phase begins. Driven by your enthusiasm you knuckle down and get cracking into something you become proud of. With plenty of sorting out to do and organisation of some kind goals are met by the end of the month.
CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd] Others welcome a more relaxed approach to any minor concerns. No longer taking no for an answer you get someone moving and into a more positive frame of mind, which in return does you a favour. Discussions regarding changes in the home are agreed upon. Your intuition is spot on when a friend divulges some information to you.
LIBRA [Sept 24th-Oct 22nd] Organised and well equipped becomes essential as part of a successful month. Partners give their full support with decisions made regarding reaching certain dead lines in view of some financial gain. Trying to please someone may prove difficult but you will find a way to smooth over a genuine mistake. Lost keys are found again.
TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th] Although the month may not go as planned you appear to be able to control certain parts of your life making sure those around you understand what decisions you make are with them in mind. Emotions are high when dealing with the past and catching up with someone close. New options are thought about but for a later date when suitable.
LEO [July 24th-August 23rd] July brings opportunities for new beginnings with a sense of adventure along the way. Dealing with matters of the heart has you confused for a short time until decisions are made which please everyone. News of a birth and with celebrations not far away a busy time brings everyone together. Social life draws new and interesting people.
SCORPIO [Oct 23rd-Nov 22nd] Spending time with those you love may prove difficult. However with plans in mind you reserve a day or so to bring family or friends together. Emotions get the better of you until something is sorted and dealt with from the past. Keeping up appearances when not feeling your best puts you in a good light for celebrating. Happy days ahead.
GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] Any negative thoughts and emotions are thrown out the window until the time is right for you to take control. Partners lend a hand when needed. Romance takes over when least expected with a few exciting days following on. Overspending likely when feeling down but you soon take control of the situation. Month ends on a happy note.
VIRGO [Aug 24th-Sept23rd] With new and interesting people around, life produces some memorable moments. During this particular month you become stronger and wiser. Plans to improve your working life are accepted with a view of some longterm commitment. A steady flow financially improves one situation. As one door closes another opens with success.
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SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd] With new beginnings on the horizon you look forward to positive change. Family commitments weigh you down but you find a way of reducing the pressure. Not always seeing eye to eye with a loved one changes are made to suit you. Picking up where you left off with some work brings that confidence and self esteem back.
CAPRICORN [Dec 23rd-Jan 20th] Any tiredness felt early in the month fades when a short well-earned break is not far away. Back on form you take control bringing up ideas for boosting the finances welcomed by loved ones with support given. Extra travelling likely and helping out when others cannot brings new friends into the fold. Joining health clubs likely. AQUARIUS [Jan 21st-Feb 19th] Feeling let down by someone has you seeing things in a different light. Stronger by the day you change your way of thinking and literally get on with what is important to you and those you love. Ideas for making life a little easier for you is discussed and agreed upon. Sorting out the old and bringing in the new makes you feel good. PISCES [Feb 20th-March 20th] Ready to show others just what you are made of has someone thinking a little more. Confidant in your approach to gain, advice is taken. No longer accepting what others throw at you a plan to make more of your life with those you love is almost in place. Visiting people you haven’t seen for some time makes certain days memorable.
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“2013 is a proving to be a very exciting year for Stapleford Flower Club. After over 40 years in our present venue we are moving to The Meeting Place, a new community facility in the centre of Stapleford. After nearly a year of uncertainty about the future, the committee, with the BETTY ARE MAKING A SECOND SERIES OF backing of our members, took the THE HIT SHOW decision to move to new premises. Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners for Channel 4 are Our move to the Meeting Place, 22looking for people to take part. 24 Nottingham Road, Stapleford, This primetime features series see a team of NG9 8AA,was launched with our compulsive cleaners teach Britain’s most disorganised Annual Club show on 25th May. people some valuable lessons in housekeeping. Club meetings will continue to be held Transforming their unkempt environments and on 3rd Thursday of each month. The first in creating order where there once was chaos. our new venue will be on Thursday 18th July Are you obsessed with cleaning and do you at 7.30pm, when there will be a demonstration by spendhours a day dusting, polishing and vacuuming? NAFAS Area Demonstrator Lyn Wherrett, entitled Perhaps you are passionate about tidying? Are your ‘Looking Forward’, an appropriate title socks colour-coded and your kitchen for the evening. cupboards spotless? Club nights include a variety of activities. ARE YOU A BUDDING ACTOR OR We have demonstration evenings when OR TECHNICIAN – FANCY ‘TREADING THE we are entertained with 5 or 6 large Is your home in need of a serious spring BOARDS’ OR BUILDING A SET? arrangements which are raffled at the clean? Do you avoid housekeeping at all end of the evening. Admission for costs? WEST HALLAM DRAMA GROUP is urgently demonstrations is £5.00 for visitors and Perhaps your living room is bursting seeking new members of all ages, ideally 18+, to £3.00 for members. Refreshments are with junk and clutter and you’re too take part in Group productions – typically available from 7.00pm. We have embarrassed to have people around? comedies, farce, comedy-thrillers, although we workshop nights for all levels of ability, If you are interested in finding will be considering all genres suitable for the when a design is demonstrated for out more, please get in touch by available cast at any one time. everyone to have ago, with help of calling 02079 070 892 Historically the Group has performed two plays course! Speakers are also invited to give or email: clean@betty.co.uk a year, in May and November, at Stanley Village talks about subjects related to flowers, Hall, Stanley, over three nights (Thursday to plants and gardening. This often leads Calls to this number will be charged at your local Saturday). Set construction, set decoration and to a club outing to a garden we have rate, mobiles may vary. Betty will use any technical installations, together with final heard about; this June we are visiting information provided by you only for the purposes rehearsals; take up the 5 days prior to the public the garden and nursery of Leigh and of selecting participants for the programme and performances. Richard Woods who came to speak to us will only share information with the broadcaster The Group would love to welcome some new in January about their nursery Lilies n and any independent contractors involved in the members and look forward to hearing from Chillies at Western on Tent. programme. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to anyone interested in any of the varied roles We plan to have a stall at a large local answer all applicants individually. involved in the running of an community event in June – the Please note, no anonymous nominations allowed. amateur Drama Group. Hemlock Happening - with You can call on 01332 mini demonstrations and 700090 and leave a hands on workshops to try SUMMER H message with your to attract new members – PEARSON OLIDAY CLUB AT TH name and contact C E you may have seen us The Pearso ENTRE FOR YOUNG number; or you can PEOPLE n Centre fo there! r Young Peo Road, Beest send an email to o Stapleford Flower Club, Summer ho n, is delighted to ann ple, Nuart dramawh@hotmail.com ounce its lid ay club for which is affiliated to the from 9am to or you can leave a 4.30pm, fro 2013, operating National Association of th m Monday rough to Fr message on their Flower Arranging only and ex iday 30th of August 29th July Facebook page: cl u d in g bank holid (week days Socities (NAFAS), is a activities fo ays) West Hallam Drama r small, but growing club. to 11. It will primary school child with re Group. We would welcome new – sports, co be offering lots of fun n aged 6 oking, poo members at any meeting. l, table tenn including crafts, cinem It is expected to have some as , q u iz zes, athleti is, arts and No experience of flower games and cs an further information in due p arranging is necessary, just a limited and lenty of laughter! Sp d team ac course, regarding auditions, love of flowers and plant material. basis with p are on a first come firs es are t possible presentations and/or Open Look out for adverts in local magazines before a pla ayment needing to be served Evening, etc. hopefully in late and around Stapleford”. week booki ce can be confirmed. received Fo n September/early October, once there is an The most exciting feature of 2013 is until the 28 g there is a 15% disco r a full th idea of the number of people who would the enthusiasm of every member as will be 10% of June and after th unt up at be interested. we move into a new era for the club! For more indiscount for full week. there fo rm a ti o n about th If you are interested in attending a club or to e b WATCH THIS SPACE! club night or would like more Micah Gre ook a place please co holiday en, Develo pment Wo ntact The Pearso information, you can contact Gill 0115 rk 0115 925 4 n Centre for Young P er at 917 2346, or visit eople on 1 1 2 , o r e m developmen www.flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk a tworker@th il: epearsoncent re.org.uk
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Did you know that Notts County FC offers a range of FREE, community sports projects that you can take part in?
Notts County FC Football in the Community is a multi-award-winning, independent, community sports charity. “We are proud to deliver a range of innovative programmes that make a positive difference to people in Nottingham, raising aspirations and supporting some of the most disadvantaged, marginalised and talented people across the city. We are committed to providing high quality, accessible and life-changing, development opportunities that change people’s health, confidence and skills, increase positive behaviours and bring enjoyment to the people we work with. Recent awards include: • Football League’s Community Club of the Year - Midlands (2012) • Nottingham Evening Post’s Community Award (2012) • Football League’s Best Community Project Health (2010) This year we retained our Investor in People status with the Health and Wellbeing add-on. For more information about the innovative, fun and effective projects we deliver, visit: www.facebook.com/NottsCountyFITC or www.nottscountyfitc.org.uk
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Currently recruiting for education.... FC Africa is a 12-month course for 17-24 year olds. Originally the course was designed for individuals not in education, employment or learning, but it is now open to anyone wishing to increase their skills and take part in the trip of a lifetime. Students spend nine months at Notts County, studying City and Guilds qualifications in Sports and Leisure. On completion of this element, students travel to Africa for three months to work in the community sector within different local organisations, including blind and deaf schools, as well as disability centres. The Futsal Scholarship nurtures aspiring and weekend footballers who want to develop their skills and technique whilst gaining a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, worth three A Levels. This gives students a strong grounding and enables them to access the sports industry and forge a career for themselves. Scholars train with our highly trained, FA qualified coaches, represent Notts County in the Futsal League and are still able to fully commit to their weekend football club. Foundation Football Learning is a bespoke learning programme developed for students who leave school with GCSEs at D grade and below. The course allows male and female learners aged 16-18 to play football in their local college league and re-engage with education. Learners gain Levels 1 and 2 in Maths and English, as well as BTEC Levels 1 and 2 in Sports and Leisure. The course allows students to improve their employment prospects and go on to further their education. All our Education projects are based at Meadow Lane and are accessible to people no matter where they live. To find out more about the courses above, including course syllabuses and application forms, please contact Education Manager, Martin Carruthers on 0115 955 7215 or email mc@nottscountyfitc.org.uk
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