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SPECIAL ISSUE We’ve lots of local specialists in our area Here’s our handy guide to everything you need for your home and garden... Give the experts a call... ....plus our usual features... Front Cover Bromley House Library, Nottingham Courtesy of Martine Hamilton Knight
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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Look up! And get more space at home for just £300 We'd all like more room at home. But not everyone can afford to move or extend. So what if there was a way to get extra space for just a few hundred pounds, ready to use in less than a day? In truth, that space is already there. It's just not being used to its full potential. For most, the loft is a dark and dingy place visited on rare occasions; a precarious scramble across dusty beams with torch in hand, grabbing what's needed then clambering back past boxes filled with long-forgotten belongings. But that dark and dingy place is worth thousands. In fact, it takes up a third of the floorspace in an average home. So shouldn't we be making the most of it? And that's where More Than Loft Ladders (MTLL) comes in. Founded in Bolton six years ago, MTLL specialises in generating space by making our lofts easily accessible. The latest MTLL franchise to open covers the Nottingham area and is run by skilled local, Liam Hobbs, who says the company's no-frills approach is what most people are looking for. “We're not selling £15,000 loft conversions,” says Liam. “This is a low-cost and simple solution that's affordable to most. For just £300 you can get a draft-proof loft hatch, a ladder that slides easily up and down, as well as a proper light and some boarding to make the space safe and secure.” The price customers are quoted is the price they will pay, with no additional call out charges. Liam provides a free guarantee on all parts and labour too. For a free survey and quotation with no obligation, contact More Than Loft Ladders now! Call 0800 0359 880 or visit the website at www.morethanloftladders.co.uk
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WELCOME TO OUR HOMES & GARDENS SPECIAL Change is always refereshing and sometimes we never realise just how much so until we choose to redecorate a room. How many times have we said “ I wished I’d done that sooner” when we have just completed a room revamp? Rooms start off all nice and fresh and with modern material technology, such as paint pigments that last longer, will usually stay that way for quite some time. However, the colours on paint and wallpaper does fade over time and inevitably a certain drabness starts to set in. Plus, we seem to adjust to the familiarity of a room setting and simply take it’s original ‘newness’ for granted. We’ve lots of experts on hand to Thus we tend to find that by revisiting our approach to a room we can find new transform your home, inside and out. enjoyment from it. It is one of the ways we can really help to give ourselves a lift every day just by the So make sure you make the most of fact that we have revitalised and renewed the environment around us, and not just for the short lived material satisfaction that accompanies other types of leisure the local traders on hand to keep spending. your home in tip top condition... With the recent innovations in lighting we are able to achieve better illumination without pushing up the electricity bills (rather, the opposite with led lighting using only around one tenth that of conventional bulbs and not being subject to any ‘warm up period like mini flourescents). Outdoors in our gardens is another area that we can feed our senses and create enjoyable and calming spaces with subtle and beautiful lighting to cheers us on those darker nights later in the year. Garden get togethers often spark a flurry of tidying up after a long winter but why not add some style to charm your guests? There is a massive range of decorative barbecues, truly amazing artificial turf which helps avoid boggy garden syndrome along with the ever popular decking which itself can be combined with afforadble and eyecatching pots and other outside accessories. Why not add your own creations both indoors and out and get ‘crafty’ by picking up secondhand items and rejuvinating them as something else? More than anything, and whatever your budget, there are always ideas we can use to make a suprisingly large difference around our homes.
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breezehomes & gardens The bathroom has become so much more than simply a ‘room with a bath’ and now contains all the things that help make life more comfortable here in our sometimes cold and damp climate. It’s seen as a haven by many and no wonder with central heating in winter to create a lovely cocoon of warmth and steam. One of the nicest things about being in a bathroom is to shut the world out for a while and that can mean lowering the light levels if it is summertime so a good venetian blind can help and is very durable in the damper conditions experienced in this room. If you have a larger room then you may well opt for a roman blind but try to get the type with a blackout lining - a good specialist can fit these as an option. Low levels of light can be achieved simply and safely by using currently available led battery powered decorative candle type lamps. Or you could opt to get the latest dimmable led fittings installed which offer great economy, long life and are controllable for different times. Other useful options may include electric underfloor heating to counter the early summer morning chill whilst your main heating is off (we always notice it being colder in the bathroom due to the way we lose around 30% more heat when we are wet). Powered ventilation which is also quiet JO VTF shouME be considered; this helps keep any dampness from lingering and causing mould on ceilings etc. Whatever style of bathroom you choose. from cosy and warm to contemporary and fresh, it is always best to assess what makes you comfortable and plan those in from the start such as heated towel rails to give you a welcoming warm towel when you step out of the bath or shower. It is certainly worth seeking professional help and advice first as fitters see all sizes and types of bathrooms and have gained a lot of knowledge which is based on practicalities and not just brochure images!
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breezehomes & gardens Why do adults forget how to play? Maybe we don’t make the space just to have a ‘play area’ like we do for kids. So, what do kids want out of a play room? Here are a few tips for a children’s room/area • Keep surfaces durable; wipe down paint is a good idea. • Put up a good magnet board so that your kids can stamp their personality on the wall without doing lasting damage. • Keep colours fresh and bright but you don’t have to make it full on; it’s ok to use a base neutral colour or say, a light yellow with some dash of stronger colour. • Ask your kids what theme they would like but remember that strong images such as terrifying looking dinosaurs can cause sleep disturbance so maybe use more cartoon images than the lifelike ones we often see! • Grab some cheap fabrics from your local fabric outlet and let the kids make tents and other structures using chairs and tables; the soft grippers are great for this but watch out for using lengths of line to use as ‘tent’ supports - safety first! • Crouch or kneel down to get a child’s eye view of your room; where would you place drawing surfaces and play storage now? Make things easy for them to reach and enjoy this special room for them. • Put in some nice big cushions so they can be used to jump on and roll about with! • Make cupboards open storage ones that a child can reach and play inside as well; this doubles as a space tidy and lets your child help when putting things away. • Get a nice flat smooth board with a white or cream melamine surface (these can be bought from DIY outlets and cut to size). It’s amazing how useful they are for building blocks or play dough. They also act as easy floor drawing surfaces and help encourage creativity. Kids love this type of play surface if the rest is carpeted. Make your play area easy to use and have fun in so that you and your kids can create and play as well as chill out together without worrying about ‘collateral damage’!
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breezehomes & gardens We all know how important heating is to our homes, even on those early Autumn evenings the temperature can start to drop below that which we find comfortable. Are you one of those people who are questioning when to put the heating on to save money? You may be using out of date technology and thus not making the most of your energy spend. It’s always worth looking at what you are using and how you are using it when approaching heating your home. For instance do you open a window to let fresh air in and then leave the radiator on in that same room? If you do you are letting money fly out of the room! Central heating and hot water boilers now typically use significantly less fuel for the same heat output. As a result users can save literally hundreds of pounds a year. For this reason they have become the new standard when it comes to replacement. Fears about their reliability can be laid to rest by consulting a knowledgeable and experienced heating engineer; they get to know the industry and avoid the ones that don’t make the grade. They also can help advise on maintenance and fit useful devices such as a filter which traps dirt from your heating system before it reaches the boiler to do any damage thus reducing greatly the risk of breakdown from that source. Radiators have diversified into a wide range of designs and offer really stylish additions to any room, no need for the old plain cream ones of the past! If you are changing your main fireplace and fire you have never had such a fantastic range. Newer style electric fires are simply amazing in their lifelike appearance so if you have one of those old style ‘log effect’ fires maybe it’ stime to get with it and see what a realistic looking fire would do for your room!
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breezehomes & gardens With so many themes to choose from it is impossible to list them all but here are some pointers to get you started: DARK & DRAMATIC: Believe it or not painting your room black can be very effective but it relies on two important things: use a coat of varnish or a high gloss finish black so that it actually does reflect some light (some wallpapers use this finish in black) and create contrast by using white or cream accessories such as chairs & lampshades along with light colours depending on the mood you wish to create. Try to add in some freshness of zesty lime colours or a sense of the warmth that red can bring. Lilac is another colour that can offset the overall dark tone of the black very nicely. FLORAL FUN: Use large and contemporary floral inspired patterns on rugs, cushions and wall art to create a really strong and invigorating room style. You can even use darker colours in this type of theme as a backdrop so that they stand out even more and work with the room rather than being simply ‘too floral’. Darker turquoise, greens and even warm but darker browns can set up just the right feel for the modern look which is comfortable on the eye and not too sharp edged. MARINE THEME: It doesn’t have to be all model boats and anchors to conjure up the feelings of sea and tide along with much that we associate with being ‘away from it all’. Rattan type furniture with pale blue covered cushions can adorn a room along with a sisal rug and spacious cream and pale blue walls. How about some freehand work by placing a variable edge between one tone of blue and the next? This creates an horizon effect on the walls and is suggestive of open spaces. Hints of the shore can be conjured up by use of large cobbles and wooden trays filled with sand for candle lit moments! Whichever way your fancy takes you don’t forget to consider colours you haven’t used in the past successfully as it may be the combination that you use makes them a hit this time. Colours change from season to season as manufacturers strive to grab our attention so there may be something in the paint chart that wasn’t there last year - take a fresh look!
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breezehomes & gardens The ‘light of our life’ is, for all of us the windows of course, at least during daylight hours. Whilst perhaps the majority of homes tend to have Upvc frames these days some have retained the original wooden styled ones which may have been maintained over many years or replaced, like for like, by a joiner. These can add such character to a room and in some cases it can be worth having wooden windows reinstalled in an older style property. Either way you can use the window as a focal point in the room to bounce light off curtains or through blinds, adding a warmth and richness to any room. Modern fitted blinds really are a superb way to add style or make a statement depending on taste. They also can help make a room look bigger as they can be made to sit inside the window and thus be set back slightly. Blinds can also be combined with curtains which has the added benefit of extra insulation and comfort in winter as the two layers reduce heat loss. They add a more variable use of shade during summer when half closed so are useful year round. The use of coloured glass in the window allows for many creative possibilities. There are even digitally printed glass products on the market now which allows high quality images of scenes, family photos or anything that you have permission to use to be imprinted on the glass in uv resistant material permanently which can really make a statement! A simple vase or other glass or ceramic ornament is another way to make the light come to life and add visual interest to a window.
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breezehomes & gardens Get into the mix & match approach by giving your room setting a ‘heritage’ feel. These colour schemes borrow from past decor styles but use the modern pigments and more uplifting colours we have now (colours in the past used to be much more restricted and usually darker than most people would generally want now). By creating a theme you can then add in bargains which you can pick up at second hand shops, car boot stalls and antique outlets (not all ‘antiques’ are expensive - just priced according to rarity & how much they are sought after with many everyday items being very affordable). There are also ranges of new accessories which look antiquated & characterful. Old furniture really responds well to having a new coat of varnish or even to being painted. Remember; paint finishes now are extremely durable and will last many years whilst still looking good. Vases or interesting knick-knacks may look tatty and dusty in a second shop and are easily overlooked but look again and see it as it would be cleaned up. Surprised? Why not try for yourself and get the bug of turning these often ignored gems into an object of delight for your home. It’s quite a shock to see how, in a new context, they live and breathe yet seemed so dull elsewhere (and most probably needed a careful clean!). Fabrics can be beyond renovation if they are faded or worn so an old chair may need a reupholster as well as a coat of varnish. Why not pick up a bargain settee & chairs if the frames are good and have them reupholstered professionally for an individual and bespoke feel to your living room? By mixing and matching older items with your current items you can create a very ‘alive’ look which as personality and yet keeps to your budget. Combine shiny, metallic textures in your cushion covers with the deep richness of older wooden items. Use of texture such as a heavy rope
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doorstop, a rope mat or even a heavy rope stair railing can set your home free from the monotony of having all the same surfaces and brings an element of the outside to the inside of your living space. Use very large feathers arranged upright in a vase along with natural wood to create depth in texture and a natural feel. Try a stand of different types of feathers in old vintage glass bottles - this can really work well. A more dramatic look can combine a large canvas print in mostly lime greens with a clean mid beige wall - the canvas lifts the effect without it being jarring or tiring to the eye. Other colour combinations open up with this approach. Mirrors also help in pushing more light into the room as well as being attractive focal points if they use a decorative frame. Why not pick up a second hand one and repaint the frame with a new and funky colour? It’s very rewarding and gives you useful confidence in tackling other home makeovers on items you may see out and about! Nice cleanly painted walls in a neutral colour can be used as a the backdrop to a richly textured decor theme instead of intense colours. This provides an alternative way to lift your room. Above all, accessories can speak of who we are and what we are interested in - they help make a house a home and the familiar place we love to return to each day so take some time out to enjoy a little alternative browsing!
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We often find that after some time our homes demand our attention in more than one room. Quite apart from redecoration there are basic maintenance issues that come with every property so it’s no surprise that some things have to take priority over others. To help you choose which room to redecorate or upgrade it’s best to stop and think about how you really use your home. Perhaps there are factors which block improving the overall look such as unwanted coving or a textured ceiling. It may be worth concentrating your fire on getting these fixed by a tradesman before adding surface effects such as paint or wallpaper. Whilst having any plastering done it’s also the time to look at lighting issues; is that corner always dark? Maybe a wall light would lift it without taking up floorspace. Look at the basics first and work your way up to colours, and furnishings. It could be your fireplace that sets the look and maybe this feature needs changing to ‘hang everything else’ around theme wise. It makes sense to make the most of your living space - after all you are paying for it in your monthly mortgage or rent. Let’s not also forget that a change is as good as a rest and it can really help us get out of the post winter doldrums to have a revamp, no matter how small.
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breezehomes & gardens Colour choice suddenly opens up endless possibilities or a potential nightmare depending on opinion! The use of accent colours is well established and means using a small amount of a strong colour against a paler background version of itself (complementary colour schemes). This approach is most useful when you don’t want to risk taking the plunge into big bold colours - maybe in your living room where a mistake can be expensive to correct! The aspect of whether to use cool or warm shades is another important decision you will make and depends upon what mood is being aimed for in a room. Oranges, reds and certain yellows are all warming colours. Greens, blues and even purples are not warm colours, even though we can find greens with a hint of red which warms them up somewhat. The cooler colours tend to be calming. Use rich burnt oranges and deeper reds to get a distinctive and embracing feel. Try fresh bright oranges tints for positive hints and an uplifting theme. Contrast colour neutrals such as grey or white (there are hints of white, not just plain old fashioned white!) with a warm colour to accent it for a more dramatic yet cosy look. Don’t be afraid to use colour, simply use it wisely and avoid the resort to bland neutrals which can drain a room of life if not balanced with deft use of strongly coloured accessories or interesting textures.
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property matters
Welcome to our new regular feature where Julian Divine, Director of Whitegates Estate Agents answers your questions regarding buying, selling or letting property. Julian has twenty years experience in the industry, all of that time based in the Nottingham area. Please feel free to email your questions to propertymatters@whitegates.co.uk
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Q I have a tenant on a 6 month Assured Shorthold Tenancy which is about to come to an end. Both the tenant and myself wish for him to remain as a tenant, do I need to issue a new contract for this to happen?
Q I have heard a lot about 'Bedroom Tax' - my tenant is in receipt of housing benefit and only uses 2 of the 3 bedrooms in the property, will her benefit be cut and might this affect her ability to pay the agreed rent?
A - it depends on what level of security you both wish for. If you issue no new contract then the tenancy defaults to being a Statutory Periodic Tenancy - this means that the terms of the original tenancy remain and the tenancy rolls over month by month until either party gives the relevant valid notice to end it. This notice can be given at any time for any reason, and whilst it is flexible it also means you could be without a tenant at a months notice. By issuing a new contract for a further agreed fixed term (6 months, a year etc etc) both parties have the security of knowing where they will be for that period. There are pros and cons in both these scenarios and your personal circumstances will ultimately help you decide which course of action to take.
A - the so called 'Bedroom Tax' applies to properties rented from Social Landlords which are the Local Authority and Housing Associations. It does not apply to the private rented sector as housing benefit for private tenants is based on their bedroom entitlement rather than the size of the house they choose to rent so the benefit already being paid to your tenant shouldn’t change as a result of the 'bedroom tax'.
Disclaimer: The responses given in this column are for general guidance only . Always seek independent legal advice.
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breezegardening It can be a little daunting sometimes to contemplate a garden makeover as costs can quickly escalate beyond any original plans. We’ve got the experts on hand to make sure you make the most of your outdoor space... If you take a good look at your existing garden and make a list of points of what you do like and do not like about it you can then begin the process of planning ahead the road to improvement in a controlled manner. For instance, it may well be possible to tackle your garden redesign in stages, achieving each step as you are able to. This way you can still enjoy your garden as you go along improving it and you will see the final stage as the ‘last piece in the jigsaw’, take a look at what you have accomplished and really see the whole as a much better result than you started with. You may, on the other hand, really want to make a ‘big splash’ and get the whole job done at once and certainly, this can be an exciting way to transform your garden, leaving you with the warm glow that comes with feeling you are in different and much nicer place to relax in and enjoy. Either approach can be tackled using a professional landscaper and they can also advise on the way forward at each step of the way. They can advise on the most cost effective way for you to get the garden you want and assist in setting it up so that you don’t have to over labour the maintenance of it, leaving you to benefit from time spent relaxing in your little haven.
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Of course, the size of your garden will dictate to some extent how you achieve your goal and many small gardens can be very intense and welcoming places to be - a real delight Larger gardens will need a different approach and inherently contain issues of management with many homeowners choosing to make part of it the place they sit around and work the most on. This leaves other aspects such as whether to lawn or use other coverings such as decking, cobbles, shale and a shrubs part of the equation as well. Keen gardeners may well use the larger mass of their patch for vegetable use and so they apply any aesthetic considerations to only a part of their garden. Whatever the circumstances there are many variations on the themes that can be introduced into making this most glorious of spaces somewhere you can rest, relax and take in some fresh air maybe even a little sun!
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breezegardening Ideas to make your garden a little different this summer: • Create a secret area: A little spot that is not immediate to the eye and which is slightly camouflaged so you can retreat behind it. • Get arty with old ‘junk’ items: This is one way you can have real rewards for little outlay! An old mirror? Take the glass out and repaint the frame with spray paint in a new and vibrant colour or an unexpected textured finish then place the glass back in, place at a slight angle in the garden (experiment as you will find just the right spot for it) and voilà! Old bottles, even spay painted old wellies and nearly anything can be transformed and added to the garden for a fantastic individual look - just practice and you will find out for yourself how easy this is. • Plant with height: Get a sense of elevation into your garden and choose some taller plants to go with the smaller ones. Tall shrubs can help raise the eye and create vertical scale as can a small tree (these can be trimmed every other year to keep in check once the desired height has been reached).
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breezegardening • Create a focal point: In smaller gardens or patio areas it can be a water feature and a stand of planters. Maybe a taller plant in a larger tub such as hardy type of palm? Some people may prefer some sort of sculpture/larger garden ornament of which there are a growing range. The point to bear in mind is that is it is often worth investing in one larger visually striking piece to help focus anything else that you add in later. Another handy trick is to have something visually interesting in a more levitated position such as an outside wall shelf or a specific built up decking area to display it on. This prevents it languishing near to the ground where it may be overlooked and a little lost. • Make a garden pond: With the caveat that if you know you will have small children around you must invest in some sort of safety grid or else choose a water feature: a pond can attract wildlife in droves and is a naturally tranquil element in the garden. The enjoyment of setting up your own water run using a pond pump is immeasurable as it allows for experimentation with the beautiful sounds that flowing water can make. Just make sure you get a slightly more powerful pump than you think you need (theZ are rated in gallons per hour flow rate) as then you will have the scope to get the results you want rather than a sad trickle. • Plant to excite your sense of smell: Excite your senses as you sit out this summer both day and night by deliberately planting scented flowers to grow near your seating area. Often overlooked as factor as most people go for flower appearance but combine the two and you will have an intense
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and enriching garden experience! There are all sorts of beautiful aromas you can encourage from lemons to warm notes to even a curry smell! Check out the more interesting plants in this regard when you next visit your supplier. Above all keep adding to your basic knowledge of plants and soil types so that you get the results you expected. Don’t forget the basics though such as watering, so many people think the rain will do it all for them! Finally make sure you enjoy your garden as we learn throughout the year.
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Summer is coming! (Honestly)
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There are loads of great things about the summer - warm days, long evenings, barbecues, cricket etc. but there are some not so good things too - FLEAS! Fortunately, Churchcroft Vets have a special offer for June to help you make sure that your precious pets are not responsible for bringing unwanted visitors into your home. Throughout June they have 10% off all flea controls! Churchcroft Vets are the experts for discussing with you the advantages and disadvantages of the various available forms of flea control and making sure you get the ideal one for your best friend. In addition, Churchcroft have now launched a really great value Pet Care Plan which saves you even more on these vital parasite controls. There are plans available for dogs, cats and rabbits covering all the important vaccinations and parasite controls at a remarkable cost saving (the plan can give savings of more than £100 per year for each pet). Pets enrolled on these plans get other useful benefits too including discounts on other services. There are more details on Churchcroft Vet’s Facebook page and also on their website www.churchcroftvet.co.uk To find out more about these offers or to reserve some flea controls, call Churchcroft on 0115 922 4855 or pop into the surgery.
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Angel Row is the home of one of the oldest libraries, Bromley House Library, with a collection of 40,000 books, the great majority of which are available for loan and to which 800 new titles are added annually. With the help of a Heritage Lottery Grant, Bromley House Library has created a new catalogue of all its collections which will be available on line by the summer. We have taken them for granted but Britain's public libraries are under pressure as never before. Last year 212 public libraries closed. Many local authorities are having to find other ways of financing and running them. At the same time books are becoming less visible in many of these libraries with more computers but fewer paper books. These are hard times financially for many of us. Anne Herbert’s shrewd observation comes to mind: "Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries.” There are a small number of independent libraries, many of them founded in the 19th century, which are flourishing, with growing memberships. They are often housed in lovely buildings, reflecting their historic heritage. Many have specialist collections. They all have one thing in common - a focus on books. These libraries are dedicated to the belief that we will always need printed books and buildings in which they can be stored, displayed, searched for, found and enjoyed. They are a place for book talks, a home for book clubs and they inspire other events. Staffed by professional librarians, and supported by an increasing number of volunteers it balances tradition with the need for an up to date lending and research library.
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About Bromley House: The building has been designated Grade II* listed status and contains many interesting period features and some fine paintings. The main part of the library is housed in a series of reading rooms with plaster ceilings, cornices and over-mantels. A particularly fine spiral staircase and gallery is a feature of the largest room. At the rear of the library premises is a walled garden which members can use. In common with the rest of Bromley House, it is often referred to as “a haven” in the city centre. Bromley House Library was the home of the first photographic studio in Nottingham. This operated on the top floor from 1841 to 1955. At one time it had a circular skylight of blue tinted glass and was the venue for many of Notttingham’s top 19th century families to have their likenesses made.
Bromley House Library, Bromley House, Angel Row, Nottingham, NG1 6HL Telephone: 0115 9473134 www.bromleyhouse.org Email: enquiries@bromleyhouse.org Membership is open to adults on payment of the annual subscription. Membership details and forms are available from the website or you can telephone or call into Bromley House Library for a copy. If you would like to visit there are regular open events. Ring to check current arrangements and that they have space on a day that suits you. The library is on the first floor and above, currently they are unable to offer disabled access.
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Its fun all the way as the "Purveyors of Cool" swing into Nottingham Racecourse on Saturday evening 15th June with a sensational show featuring The Greatest Music Of The 20th Century. Wonderful memories of three incredible performers Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful all over the world. All totally live with their fantastic orchestra who also join in the fun along with The Fabulous Vegas Showgirls who also add a touch of glamour to proceedings. Every song is an absolute classic - Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Fly Me To The Moon, Lady Is A Tramp, That's Amore, Mack The Knife, Sway plus many more of your favourites. With an abundance of class & style they take you on a trip back in time to vintage 60’s Las Vegas hip and cool as their timeless soiree remains the pinnacle of quality entertainment. ‘Superb - Remarkable - Tremendously entertaining’ - The Stage The BBC summed up this show in just a word - MAGNIFICENT ! Don't worry about getting sunburn in the relentless summer heat ! Under cover areas of the stands will be available with a great view. Tickets only £25 free parking and free for accompanied under 16s. VIP with meal £45 - Call 0844 579 3011 Supporting When You Wish Upon a Star children’s charity granting Wishes for children between the ages of 2-16 living with a life threatening illness. To see, hear and get more information about THE RAT PACK, visit their website at www.ratpack.biz
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breeze what’s on Elvaston Castle Steam Rally is an annual event organised by a group of enthusiastic volunteers to raise money for local charities. Over the years they have raised over £100,000 for local good causes. The first ever steam rally was held in 1950 and was a challenge between two engine owners as to who had the better engine, today we can see the development of that meeting with many more exhibits and all the owners justly proud of them. This year the show has Herbert Slack’s 87 Key Gavioli Fairground Organ exhibiting with them. This is of great local interest as up till 2011 it had been kept at Crich Tramway Village and was only played infrequently due to environmental noise legislation. Mr Ian Howard, a local steam enthusiast, heard that it was to be moved to a collection in the south of England. Ian and his supporters set about negotiations to become the custodians of the Gavioli thereby keeping it in Derbyshire, the county it had been in for most of it’s existence. This was the first mechanical organ to enter preservation and it has never played outside or visited an event since 1923. “We are extremely pleased this year to have been given the opportunity to be a venue for one of the Steam Apprentice Club’s
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organised build workshops. The Steam Apprentice Club was launched to give under 21’s the opportunity to learn about the construction of traction engines. The apprentices are building a one third scale model of a Burrell traction engine to be completed in time for the National Traction Engine Trust’s 60th Anniversary. Visitors to Elvaston this year will be able to watch this build in progress.” It’s not a day just for steam enthusiasts but a great day out for all the family. This year they have the JC Balls Dancing Diggers, a falconry display, dancers, bands and a fairground, as well as lots of stalls to browse around and hundreds of exhibits from models to motorbikes. You can also go and camp with them for the weekend. They accept tents, caravans and motorhomes. “We don’t have hook ups as the camping is in a farmer’s field but there are toilets facilities, waste disposal points and free hot showers. Camping charges include free entry to the rally. After all the hard work getting everything ready last year we had to cancel because of a waterlogged site. It would have been more appropriate to have a boat show rather than a steam rally! This year the organising is almost done, the exhibitors are booked, the entertainment scheduled and the volunteers on red alert. All we need now is an expert who knows how to make the sun shine. If anybody knows one please get in touch!”
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Why not share a celebration or surprise a loved one by having their picture and a few words printed we’d love to hear from you... and it’s FREE!
Happy 2nd birthday Blake, lots of love and kisses Mummy and Daddy, Springer Spaniels Louie and Lola and Grandparents xx
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Happy 1st birthday Tyler Lots of love, hugs & kisses from Mummy, Daddy & big sister Lucy xxx
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Happy 2nd birthday Ryan Lots of Love Mummy, Daddy and Evan xx
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The People’s Theatre Company, Nottingham in partnership with Nottingham Arts Theatre present ‘The Sound Of Music’. Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th July at Nottingham Arts Theatre Based in Salzburg, Austria just before the outbreak of World War II. It was later developed into everyone’s favourite family film, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, in 1965. As the nuns from Nonnberg Abbey sing the morning Chant one of the postulants, named Maria Rainer, is on the nearby mountainside regretting leaving the beautiful hills where she was raised and getting lost in her emotions she returns late to the Abbey. The Mother Abbess and the other nuns can see there is a problem with Maria that they need to solve but are unsure what they can do. Joanna Hoyes, who was last seen as the principle boy in the pantomime, Puss In Boots, plays the loveable Maria and opposite her they have the highly talented PTC newcomer, Mark CoffeyBainbridge playing Captain Von Trapp. Both, despite their young ages, are bringing their characters to life and portraying the depth of emotion required, although through rehearsals they do admit they are prone to giggle at some of their romantic lines. Of course one of the most memorable features of The Sound Of Music are the seven cheaky yet adorable Von Trapp children, from the eldest Leisl, down to the youngest Gretl. The children learn to sing with the help of Maria and perform a selection of wonderful heart-warming songs and for this production the talent of these children is amazing. Through alternating the young casts for different performances this production gives a total of nineteen children the opportunity to perform these roles, each one bringing out the distinctive characters of the Von Trapp children brilliantly. The children are so very excited and looking forward to getting to perform on stage in front of their friends and family. Lily TaylorWard (17), who plays Liesl, says “I love performing, being able to play a part in one of the best musical productions is a fabulous opportunity”. When asked what she was enjoying most about rehearsals, Milly Evans (10) from Nottingham, who is playing Brigitta Von Trapp simply said “Everything!” The children say they have learnt so much during rehearsals and for some this will be the first time they perform on a stage and for many it will be the first time they have been in a show alongside adult performers.
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The community spirit is loved by all especially during show week and although it is sad when it is all over, we are left with lots of happy memories. Maggie Andrew who is directing the show is at the theatre all hours with the cast members and she deserves a serious mention for all the time and effort she puts in towards her productions. Only recently her youth group won a large number of NANDA festival Awards including Best Actress, Best Actress Under 12 to mention but a few. We are honoured to A FAMILY TICKET FOR THE have these award winning OPENING NIGHT OF THE 2ND JULY JUST ANSWER THIS SIMPLE QUESTION: children in this summer’s What is the family name of the children? The Sound of Music Send your answer on a postcard with your production at the name, address and a daytime tel number: Nottingham Arts Theatre. Sound of Music Competition Breeze Magazine “We are always looking out 156 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2LN for a high standard of Closing Date: acting and singing from those 21st June 2013 who audition for the principal parts and within this production you will see some familiar talented faces and some new up and coming stars of the present and future. Make sure you buy your tickets before it’s too late, ticket are on sale now from the Nottingham Arts Theatre”.
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Riverside, who have been presenting quality theatre for the last 21 years, delighted audiences at the RSC last year with their production ‘Pocket Dream’. This was followed by two outstanding performances at the Duchess: the unforgettable sell-out show Calendar girls and, more recently, a spectacular all-male production of the 1990s comedy ‘Neville’s Island’. This time Riverside transport us back to the 1950s and to a strict and slightly barmy North London Catholic school. Here we follow the girls of 5A as they navigate their final year. Bombarded with doctrine, superstition and stern reminders of the consequences of mortal sins, the girls make time and space in their conscience to fraternise with the opposite sex. Despite the occasional flash of guilt and confusion the girls are confident and spirited in their disobedient antics. With the exception of one girl: naive, deathly serious and from a very poor family, Mary Mooney, detested by the nuns and mocked by her classmates, struggles in vain to fit in with the others whilst upholding her devotion to the faith. Hilarious one-liners, a sprinkling of fruity language and some good old fashioned slap-stick this play is bursting at the seams with humour. With fiery nuns, a priest who likes a tipple, smirking school girls, a foul-mouthed choir boy, a crazy music teacher and a swaggering Teddy Boy there really is something for everyone! Once a Catholic is directed by Riverside’s Liz Turner, with assistant director Paul Norris. The two will also be donning habits and robes and transforming into Father Mullarkey and Mother Peter. Mary Mooney, the downtrodden terrified school girl will be played by Rachel Kirkland who directed ‘Neville’s Island’. Prepare to be entertained by Daniel Bates as the crazy Mr Emmanueli and Gary Peake as the lecherous teddy boy. Mina Machin, Celia Billau, Lyn Jones, Janet Lomas and Diana Edwards are playing the nuns of Our Lady of Fatima while Donna Jeays, Janice Azeb Clare Toska, Louisa Hatton and Carrie Churchill are girls of 5A. Adam Richmond plays, Cuthburt the choir boy. Tickets for ‘Once A Catholic’ are priced £7 full and £6 concessions and are available via the website www.riversidedrama.com, from the Chatsworth Centre coffee mornings on Saturdays (10am-noon), or by calling 0115 8756041 The group rehearse every Thursday night at Bramcote Church of England Primary School (7.30pm) and new members are always made welcome. If you would like to become involved, simply turn up any Thursday at the Bramcote Church of England School or you can e-mail contact@riversidedrama.com or telephone the above number.
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ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] Needing space to unwind and think things through becomes important to you for a short period of time. Dealing with matters of the heart appears to take a turn for the better when one partner finds the time to talk things through. Looking forward to making one day special you prepare well in advance. A positive change takes place. TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th] By shaking off any negative energy you feel better first week. No longer listening to others you get on with life putting aside any emotions felt from the past dealing with them when the time is right for you. One journey has you considering making changes regarding your working life with much to think about regarding the future long term. GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] This month certainly keeps you on your toes with lots to do and think about. Minor family issues are soon dealt with and forgotten as quickly as they erupted. Feeling the strain when others cant be bothered annoys you but all is noticed and you come out on top. Finances could well take a boost when ideas are put into practice end of month.
CANCER June 22nd-July 23rd] Overdoing things likely when the going gets good. However due to commitment and loyalty all turns out well with some kind of break not too far away. Personal issues are dealt with early on and compromise follows. Biting your tongue you listen and keep thoughts to yourself when things get heated away from home. Feet up end of month. LEO [July 24th-August 23rd] You challenge no one when someone comes up with new and bright ideas for their own future. Not being drawn in you give an explanation why and leaves it at that. Helping someone special out when they are in no position to help themselves has its rewards. Securing something for the future gives you that drive to do even more. VIRGO [Aug 24th-Sep 23rd] Putting family first you give support where needed regarding a new home or work place for someone you love, you are kept busy. Not appreciated you give thought to change unexpectedly. Treating yourself and others gives you pleasure and with days out a good balance is found. Checking paperwork to see if all is in order pays off.
By ANNE HARBOUR Registered Hypnotherapist. HPD. MNSHP. Member of The National Society of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. Telephone: 07845 405835 LIBRA [Sep 24th-Oct 22nd] Concerns over loved ones take up energy. Dealing with the problem gives relief all round. Feeling you are no longer someone else’s keeper helps stabilise one special relationship. Looks like a busy time regarding home improvements, whether large or small. Confidence and self-esteem are boosted when taking on extra responsibilities. SCORPIO [Oct 23rd-Nov 22nd] Influential and ready to move on you gather important information leading to a successful outcome. However busy you become during the month you manage to achieve one goal, which you felt out of reach. With a new chapter in your life about to open up invitations come your way, which you feel, cannot be ignored. Happier days. SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec] 22nd] More confidants in your own abilities you make plans including family and friends which go down well with some and not others, but by putting your foot down the matter is quickly sorted. A change of scenery does you the world of good giving you that extra boost for the remainder of a challenging month. Lost items eventually found
CAPRICORN [Dec 23rdJanuary 20th] With energies high and you feeling more confidant a solution is found regarding balance with home and work. You take in your stride when meeting a deadline reaching for a successful outcome. Loved ones take time and effort into making one day special. An admirer comes into your life giving you plenty to think about. AQUARIUS [Jan 21st-Feb19th] Unique and special relationships become important whether married or single making June one to remember. Discussions take place, which clear the air over trying to discover a long-term solution to an on going concern for another. Through sacrifices and hard work positive results arrive. Tension ceases when switching off from others. PISCES [Feb 20th-March 20th] A more settled phase is about to enter your life. With certain changes having already taken place you start June in a different and more confident way. Strong and determined your ready to set out to accomplish what is right for you long term. Making new friends brings dividends with view of travelling short and long distance.
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Each month we feature what’s on in your area and bring you up to date with the latest achievements and events of local people and groups. Why not send us your information - if you are a non-profit making organisation and you or your group have achieved something you’d like to share with our thousands of readers in our area or you’d like to let readers know about an event your group is holding, then send your information, IT’S FREE to:
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BEESTON SHOPMOBILITY will soon be moving to brand new premises at Cavendish Lodge, Beeston. A confirmed date for this move will be finalised soon. In the meantime they are still located at Unit 17, The Square, Beeston.
BRAMCOTE BONANZA After last year’s highly successful “Party at the Park” this year, the Friends of The Bramcote School are following this up with “Bramcote Bonanza”. Like last year’s event we hope to make it an evening to remember with plenty of activities, side shows and stalls for all ages. So save the date – Friday 12th July, from 5pm until 8pm. “We look forward to seeing you there”.
The Beeston Ukulele Group (BUGs) This seventeen strong band of ukulele players emerged in late 2011 out of the Beeston U3A. From real beginners they have developed into a talented group who have performed locally at various venues and events. They practise every fortnight and play songs of different styles; show tunes, rock songs, songs from the 60's, novelty songs and much more. BUGs have recently added percussion and bass to their sound and can be seen performing and leading workshops at an up coming community celebration at Round Hill Primary School, Beeston on Saturday 6th July.
Christchurch Hall Pre-school Limegrove Avenue, Beeston Summer Fayre - Saturday, 29th June 1.00 till 3.00pm Adults 50p Children Free
A Summer Fair is being held at The Assumption Church, Foster Avenue, Beeston on Saturday 20th July 2013. Stalls to include cakes, fancy goods, craft stall, children’s games, face painting, plants, candy floss, fair trade stall, tombola and raffle. Refreshments will be available. Admission is free and the fair is from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Go along and join in the fun! breezemagazine 44
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CHILDREN’S NEARLY NEW SALE OASIS CHRISTIAN CENTRE DERBY RD, LONG EATON SATURDAY JUNE 29 10-2pm ADMISSION 50p REFRESHMENTS FREE BOUNCY CASTLE
CHILWELL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 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 meeting is on Wednesday 12th June 2013, when our speaker will be Kathy Powis, on the subject of Framework Knitters Museum So join us, refreshments will be served Ring 0115 9724107 for more information”
BROXTOWE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Sat 6th July 11-4pm A day to celebrate different cultures in Broxtowe This free event for all ages will take place on Sat 6 July, 11am4pm at Roundhill Primary School, Foster Avenue, Beeston. The event will start with Bhangra drumming in Beeston Square at 10.45, which will then accompany the crowd to the school. Throughout the day, there will be performances from local schools and community groups, kwik cricket and football activities, interactive information stalls from local organisations, crafts, music, and dance workshops from around the world. There will also be free food tasting with an international flavour. This year’s activities will include mendhi hand painting, tai chi, ukulele workshops, origami, climbing wall and a lot more. The event is organised by the Broxtowe Community Celebration Group. The aim of the Group is to find opportunities to bring together different cultural groups and to share awareness of the diversity of people living in the Borough of Broxtowe. The events are supported by funding from the Broxtowe Partnership, Nottinghamshire County Council, Broxtowe Borough Council and NHS Nottinghamshire County.
The Carousel Singers are pleased to announce that they are performing a Summer Concert again this year. “We will be singing a mixture of songs from around the world together with some favourites from film and stage.The Concert will take place at Grangewood Church, Wollaton at 7.30pm on Friday July 5th. This year we will be raising money for Framework (an organisation which seeks to support homeless and vulnerable people here in Nottingham). Tickets are £6 and can be bought from choir members or on the door. We hope you can come along and enjoy the evening. Incidentally we are always looking for new members so don't be shy if you think you could enjoy singing with a friendly crowd! We meet on Friday evenings at Grangewood Church” For further details please contact Anne Cook on 0115 928 3835
KINGSWOOD METHODIST CHURCH, Lambourne Drive, Wollaton is celebrating its 60 years with a DIAMOND JUBILEE CONCERT to be given by the BESTWOOD MALE VOICE CHOIR on Saturday, June 15th at 7.30 p.m. Tickets £5 from 0115 928 4114 or 0115 913 2946 or at the door. Proceeds in aid of the Kingswood Development Fund.
St. Mary’s Church, Attenborough, will be holding their annual Summer Fete on Saturday 6th July at 2.00pm on the Village Green, The Strand, Attenborough. Music will be provided by Top Brass and arena displays by IBC School of Dancing and Long Eaton Judo Club. There’ll be stalls, games, competitions and a raffle with the chance to win a family holiday. Other attractions will include steam car rides, archery, children’s sports, an inflatable slide, roundabout and fire engine. Refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon. Admission is 70p (adults) and 30p (children). Parking is free. If wet, the Fete will be held in the Attenborough Village Hall. All proceeds are in aid of church funds.
Chilwell Carnival Saturday 15 June 11.30am – 3pm College House Junior School, NG9 4BB Lots of attractions, craft and food stalls, raffle, car boot sale Entry: £1.50 Adult, £1 child (50p reduction if bought in advance from the school) Contact: Tel: 07760 237 485 Email: friends@collegehouse.notts.sch.uk www.friendsofcollegehouse.wordpress.com Charity number 518452, sorry no dogs allowed on site.
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Super Slimmers weight loss is in the bag!
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Slimmers in our local area are dropping pounds and bagging up all their unwanted clothes they have slimmed out of in order to raise money for a good cause - 'THE BIG SLIMMING WORLD CLOTHES THROW'. A Nationwide fundraising drive that sees Slimming World members, across the UK, donating clothes to Cancer Research UK - The Slimming World charity partner for 2013. Each bag of clothes collected could raise up to ÂŁ25.00. Margaret say's "Members in the local area have lost over 450 stone since January this year and they are feeling fantastic! Lots of people have dropped down in clothes sizes. Their wardrobes are full of clothes that are too big and baggy now and are more than happy to give them away. These clothes are never going to be needed again. Our food optimising plan is not a diet that members follow for a little while then come off when target weight has been reached. At group each week we support members to make healthy changes to the way they shop, cook and eat and maintain for life". Hannah, who runs the Cancer Research UK shop in Beeston says, "We welcome clothes in all styles and sizes and were thrilled to receive the huge donation of 104 bags from the local Slimming World groups. The money raised from their unwanted clothes will make a huge difference to people fighting cancer". Why not join one of your local groups and join in the success of others in your area. See below for your local friendly group...
MONDAY Chilwell Memorial Hall, High Road 10am Tel: Jo: 07580 247 281 Stapleford Pasture's Community Centre Pasture Road 6.30pm Tel: Jo: 07580 247 281
Aspley St Teresa's Parish Church Kingsbury Drive 10am Tel: George: 07951 043 250
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Chilwell Barnabas Church Barncroft Chilwell NG9 4HU 5pm and 7pm Tel: Kerry: 07870 409 422
Beeston Chilwell Rod Methodist Church 5.30pm Tel: Charlotte: 0115 928 8263
Beeston Pearson Centre Nuart Street (near Library) 10am Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284
Wollaton Wollaton Vale Community Centre 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Louise: 07974 731 277
Bramcote Bramcote Memorial Hall Church Street 6pm Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284
Wollaton St Leonards Community Centre Bramcote Lane 6pm Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284
Beeston Wollaton Road Methodist Church 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Gemma: 07947 303 897
Sandiacre Methodist Hall, Butt Street 6.30pm Tel: Jean: 0115 972 2158
Stapleford Stapleford Community Centre Cliff Hill 5.30pm Tel: Charlotte: 0115 928 8263
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Toton Toton Methodist Church Stapleford Lane 5pm and 7pm Tel: Tracey 07989 448 421 Trowell The Festival Inn Harry's Bar, Trowell 6pm Tel: Debbie: 0773 863 2484 Bilborough St Hughs Church Hall Staverton Road 6pm Tel: Irene: 0115 913 6396
Long Eaton Trinity Church, Cross Street 6.30pm Tel: George 07951 043 250
THURSDAY Bilborough St Hughs Church Hall Staverton Road 9.30 am Tel: Irene 0115 913 6396
Aspley St Teresa's Church Kingsbury Drive 6.30pm Tel: Irene: 0115 913 6396
SATURDAY Stapleford The Meeting Place 22 - 26 Nottingham Road 10am Tel: George: 07951 043 250
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breeze what’s on A few months ago wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering found herself sitting just feet away from a wild gorilla in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. As she completed some rapid sketches she realised that she may be one of the last wildlife artists to have the opportunity to observe these and other critically endangered animals in the wild. Inspired by this experience, and by the book and subsequent television series ‘Last Chance to See...’ Pollyanna has created a remarkable new collection of paintings of endangered species, which will be exhibited to the public for the first time from the 22nd June – 7th July in the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of her private gallery at Brookvale House, Oaker, near Matlock (AA signposted). Visitors will be welcome between 10.00am – 6.00pm each day, admission free. Pollyanna's determination to paint only animals which she has observed in their natural habitats has lead her into a unique series of expeditions into some of the most inhospitable areas of the globe, travelling across five continents in her quest to observe and sketch some of the rarest animals in the world – from polar bears in the melting ice of the high arctic to Amur tigers in the Siberian wastelands and wolves in the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania. Her sensitive and thoughtful paintings capture the beauty and fragility of the world we share. In 1989 author Douglas Adams (best known for the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Series of books) and zoologist Mark Carwardine made a series of BBC radio documentaries travelling to various locations in the hope of encountering species on the brink of extinction. A book of the same name was published the following year. In 2009, the BBC aired a television follow up series, with Stephen Fry replacing the late Adams as Mark Carwardine’s travelling companion. Pollyanna recognised a parallel between her painting expeditions and the journeys made by the Last Chance writers and broadcasters, and the way in which they are able to share their experiences of the natural world and encounters with some of the world’s most vulnerable creatures – in her case through her award winning artwork. This exhibition will include the very first paintings from her recent treks into the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda to observe mountain gorillas, as well as images from recent travels through the wilds of Vietnam and Thailand. Pollyanna is the most recent recipient of the most prestigious
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International Award in the field of Wildlife Art – The Artists for Conservation's Simon Combes Conservation Award, which recognises her support for conservation through artistic excellence. Pollyanna travelled to Canada to receive the award at a VIP gala dinner, and the striking bronze trophy will be on display in the gallery throughout the exhibition. Two new limited edition prints will be exclusively launched during the exhibition. Also on display throughout will be Pollyanna's extensive ranges of greetings cards, fine art and limited edition prints, and a wide variety of gift ware featuring her designs, including stationery, china mugs, cross stitch kits, collector’s plates and much more. There will even be a sneak preview of some of Pollyanna’s latest Christmas cards commissioned by charities including Guide Dogs for the Blind and The Blue Cross. Several ranges are exclusive to the gallery, including signed sets of her postage stamps issued in Africa, first day covers for the Royal Mail and a display of gift ware commissioned by Harrods. Pollyanna will be on hand throughout to chat to visitors and sign copies of her popular books including ‘Wildness’ - her acclaimed collaboration with Richard Bonfield The Born Free Foundation’s Poet in residence.
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