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Welcome to our 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!
Bonito Restaurant & Grill as the first innovative and contemporary Japanese restaurant in the heart of Beeston, Nottingham. They offer authentic Japanese dishes at a very reasonable prices from a wide selection of freshly prepared sushi, sashimi, tempura and various seafood items from our robata grill. Their A La Carte menu also consists of Japanese specialities such as lobster, black cod, new style salmon, sea-bass and tuna tataki and ranging to Southeast Asian grills. All of our ingredients are very fresh, carefully selected and handpicked. “Our talented chefs are dedicated to provide only the very highest quality dishes, inspired by our head chef's experiences working with industry greats, such as Nobu and Zuma. Sit back and relax to our wide selection of world music in a casual environment. Dining at Bonito means the enjoyment of fine food which also complements our dining atmosphere. Enjoy fresh, seasonal items for lunch and dinner all throughout the week. Try our tasting menu for the perfect introduction to Japanese dining. Guests are encouraged to ask about any dishes they are unfamiliar with and staff will be happy to offer recommendations to those who are new to Japanese food”. They also offer a takeaway and delivery service within the local area and can cater for a variety of events and private parties. Exclusive hire of the restaurant is available. Bonito Bar & Grill Japanese Restaurant 146 High Road, Beeston. Tel: 0115 943 6118
Neil Mynett has worked in the motor trade for the last five years for a well known main dealer. In doing so he picked up all the ‘tricks of the trade’ which only the professionals know. “Why buy a brand new set of alloys, when you can refurbish the ones you already have at a fraction of the price?” says Neil. “My prices start from £35 per wheel, Inspection required before work under taken, with free quotes and no obligation. Why pay high bills when returning your lease or a mobility car with damaged alloys, its a lot cheaper to have them repaired before handing the vehicles back, plus you would pay no VAT. Neil’s is a fully mobile service where he can work at your home or place of work (access to electricity is required). Or he offers a ‘pick up and drop off service’, where your alloys can be removed and taken away and returned and replaced back on the vehicle by 5pm the same day. This service is free of charge. “I came from a family run business in the motor trade as well as carrying out my training at Fleets Ahead, alloy wheel refurbishment and smart repairs. Call Neil on 07866 445 960
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Liz Vincent is a fully qualified and fully insured beauty therapist who trained at the Central College of Beauty in Nottingham, gaining an ITEC Diploma in beauty therapy and nail technology in 2004. Liz has now opened Bows Beauty Boutique along with Kara. This new and exciting boutique offers all the experience and training that both Liz and Kara have, to give clients a top quality service. Liz has previously undertaken further training in areas such as spray tanning and eyelash extensions as well as doing extensive research into the beauty industry to learn about new treatments, techniques and products. Bows Beauty Boutique can also now provide fillers, botox treatment and teeth whitening, making it a comprehensive beauty therapy centre. Services include; spray tanning, make up, waxing, eye enhancements, eyelash extensions, manicures, pedicures and Shellac nails. They also offer Dermalogica facials for a really special glow. Prices are very competitive and Liz has some special offers to help you prepare for the summer season ahead. Give Liz a call on 0115 8377173 and she will be very happy to give you more information and book an appointment for you. Bows Beauty Boutique, 39 Chilwell Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1EN
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fathers day by Maddy McIndoe
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Papa’s got a brand new bag.... and coat and shoes! How you going to treat your Daddy this year?
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To Colin happy 80th Birthday Love and Brenda, Nichola, Iain, Anton and the whole of the family xxx
Happy Birthday Vicky and Katie Have a lovely special day Lots of love from all the family
‘Happy 1st birthday Ryan lots of love Mummy, Daddy and Evan xx’
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Happy 1st birthday Blake, lots of love and kisses Mummy and Daddy, Springer Spaniels Louie and Lola and Grandparents xx
Happy 18th Birthday to our beautiful daughter Ellie, once twice three times a lady! We love you so much Mum Dad RileyBailey blossom and Lola. xxxxxxxx
Happy 16th Birthday Kaylee Lots of love from Mum, Johnno, sister Casey and Mama xxxx
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Happy 16th Birthday Liam Hope it’s as special as you are! Love from all your family xxxx
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WELCOME TO OUR HOMES & GARDENS SPECIAL We’ve lots of experts on hand to transform your home, inside and out. So make sure you make the most of the local traders on hand to keep your home in tip top condition... Whether its your windows or your walls we have something for everyone. Tastefully decorating your home and giving it a fresh look can give a refreshing change to your mood. We’ve ideas for the kids bedrooms, ideas on how to keep warm and also suggestions for keeping you happy in the bathroom. The high street has gone back to the 1970s for some of its inspiration - why don’t you? It was an exciting period in so many ways and offered optimism in it’s styles even when times were less than easy as they are right now. Garden looking a bit plain? - why not play around with ideas to change your basic lawned area. There are many ways make the most of your outdoor space and create a stylish haven, from the simple use of plants and a few new pots to a modest decking area all the way up to a garden makeover the easy way using a dedicated landscape gardener. The beauty of a fresh look at your home with our guide is that it can sometimes generate ideas which actually improve the quality of your living space with very modest effort. A change is as good as a rest they say and that is what we will help you achieve. Many people wish to have their homes reflect their personality - make their stamp on the environment that they live in and spend much of their time in. By looking at the ways in which they could do this and put together a colour and style theme we aim to give you the motivation to look at colours with renewed enthusiasm and really express yourself. Try the latest finishes using the type of paint technology that previous generations could only dream of! Some of these are designed to reflect more efficiently so making the most of existing light and also creating a welcoming glow - just what is needed sometimes in this rather overcast country of ours! With the advent of much improved lighting there is also a host of ways you can illuminate those underlit areas of the home and all whilst saving on your electricity bills if you take the opportunity to swap to the latest high power LED lighting. So what are you waiting for? Get going with our fabulous guide!
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The starting point for any home redecoration project is to identify which room is a priority for you. It may be that you have never got round to making your bathroom a place to unwind but yet that is exactly what you enjoying doing! It is often after a project is completed that many people realise how much their room was ‘under-achieving’ before, not giving full value to the cost of running their home. After all most people are paying each month to live in their home so it makes sense to make the most of the place that you live on these grounds alone. Once you know which room really requires attention then it’s time to do the enjoyable bit - look at colour schemes, maybe try something you haven’t before - go on, it’s often very surprising what positive effects can be had from a distinct colour change on mood and general happiness.
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Rooms that start to look a little ‘tired and dull’ are often those that have been left too long. Colours do fade over time despite the best efforts of paint technologists and the latest wallpapers. No decor is a permanent fixture and this gives us opportunities to renew and reinvigorate our living space. Window areas not only offer options to add easily changeable ornaments but are an obvious source of light and that means we can colour, to a certain extent, the tint of light falling into the room. If you have wooden windows then these can be painted in warmer colour which aids the use of light in counteracting the traditional British ‘blue light’. Further, if you track down window film suppliers, these high clarity glass film sheets can be used to reduce heat and glare, give privacy, add security, and reduce the effects of fading by filtering UV rays. In addition they can reduce heat loss through your glass as well as adding a warm tint. Add in to this a pair of stylish curtains or a warm coloured blind and you have the recipe for a much warmer room in every sense! You do need to take into account the function of the room - whether a bedroom, kitchen or dining room - the shape or style of the window plus the colour and design of other furnishings in the room, and of course budget.
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Those wishing to change their colour scheme are often slightly scared of doing so - in case they make a mess of things! However, if you stick to basic principles you cannot go wrong. For instance, if you are going to use darker colours (even if they are intense in hue) then consider upping the amount of light you will put in the room - maybe using the latest energy saving spotlights or uplighters. If you squint your eyes and look at a room you can see the tones (lightness to darkness) rather than the colours this helps to access where your room is now. Take some advice from the colourists at the main paint manufacturers as they want you to succeed in using their products after all. It is also possible to use a balance of intense colours with lighter, less intense colours to maximise light whilst retaining interest. Tip: try small tests on white cardboard first.
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Get cosy at home with bargain buys that will turn the heat up in your rooms without affecting the bills. Like the seasons - rooms have their own seasonal ‘feel’. This can vary depending on location i.e whether the room is south facing, north facing or somewhere inbetween. It is this factor that often sets the basic tone of how a room may be treated when it comes to decor and the all important lighting. Because here in the UK we are in a quite northerly latitude we have tendency towards blue light - it’s the effect that the atmosphere has on the sun’s light as it filters through to us here in Northern Europe. It’s a natural tendency for us humans to want to feel warm and the way that colours and light quality affects this to have a psychological impact upon us. Making your room feel comforting starts with knowing how to use colour and texture. Warm colours include reds (even quite deep rustic reds), yellows, and orange tints. Throws and cushions can be picked up in one of the many offers in shops and also second hand. Used cushion covers can be dyed a new and richer colour. Material shops can provide inexpensive roll ends for throws, with an edge being stitched by a seamstress very easily - use your imagination and try the dye! It’s fun and rewarding to have a hand in part making something yourself - and the results can be highly professional. Recall the hues of Autumn foliage and the welcoming flames in a fireplace. These colours make a room feel cheerful and inviting, adding to a natural sense of being sheltered and cosseted. Rethink the room layout. For instance you may be able to get a new chimney installed against an outside wall (using the appropriate type of pipe) which then lets you use a small wood burning stove, maybe in a corner - ideal for special occasions or those lovely cosy moments on a damp day! Use colours to generate the feel you want red in the dining room for instance, (studies
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show it can unconsciously spark appetites and conversation. A large bowl of colourful pot pourri can add texture and a range of colours to suit your room at any time of the year. If you are scouring second hand shops a good place to look - be prepared by having a list of what you're looking for and any relevant dimensions, such as exactly how much space you have for a framed mirror over your mantel - don’t forget a tape measure! To match colours or styles, bring swatches or photos. Look for those little but inexpensive items that just need a little clean up to really add character to a room - you’ll soon adopt them as your own!
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As a company we are committed to saving energy and the environment. With this in mind we have carefully put together a number of measures that will either produce electricity or save electricity. By changing your existing fluorescent fittings to LED, all with very little disruption, you can enjoy high quality lighting without the fear of large bills. The voltage optimization works well domestically and commercially. When using lighting and appliances ie: fridges, in the case of convenience shops you have a number of fridge units and lighting on between 12-16 hours per day. Small changes could potentially save hundreds of pounds per year. SOLAR PV Solar pv or Photovoltaic panels produce electricity for your home or business. A typical 4 Kw system facing south will produce approximately 3,400 units or Kwh of electricity per year with the feed in tariff and savings you will earn /save over £1,000 per year this is index linked and householders this is tax free as well. Great investment .If we include the expected rise in electricity and the index rise this could make a return on investment of 28% annualised over 25 years. LED Lighting LED lighting has taken the industry by storm if you were to change 1 LED fluorescent fitting or tube the savings are around 70% If a small shop running 10 light fittings with 4x2’ tubes in each we could save you over £250 per year and with electricity prices rising this saving will keep rising and with an LED fitting running 10 hours per day 365 days per year should last over 10 years. Electric radiators We are Farho electric radiator approved installers. These radiators are energy
efficient with a saving of up to 30%. We can give a cost of running on an annual basis this is carried out with a heating survey all free of charge they are a great replacement for storage heaters, and even better for conventional electric heating. All this and a 10 year guarantee on the appliance and no leaking as with traditional water filled piped heating system. Voltage optimization The incoming voltage into your property is around 240v but the equipment works at an optimal voltage of 220v so the over voltage dissipates as heat or vibration. A simple to install voltage optimization devise regulates the voltage to around 220 volts, reducing the electricity wasted. Savings of up to 17% and a payback of 2-3 years. Our core business is trying to lower our customers energy bills at a time when the price of fuel is going up, all of these products are long lasting so a small investment will reap rewards over the coming years.
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Ever popular, styles which evolve out of themes based on the beach and ‘by the sea’ are a calming oasis in our busy city lives. Even if we live miles from the sea it is the essence of the magic and romance associated with all things marine that we often wish to capture. Is it any surprise when so many of us have wonderful childhood memories of running barefoot on the sand and playing games against a backdrop of the open seascape. It is really quite easy to integrate the textures and colours that we know from a coastal area and recreate that feel directly around our home - both inside and out. By keeping styles simple and clean you can already start to emulate the pretty and alluring scenes present in any beach themed room. The wealth of calming colours that characterise the coastal landscape are those we should seek out as base hues to work from - opt for a coastal palette with aqua blues, sea greens and oyster greys which are ideal for a watery look. Balance these with some neutrals in shades of sand and shell which resonate with the weather worn colours of the seashore. A secondary advantage of this type of theme is that walls painted in pale shades help make your spaces seem bigger and brighter, which is also a welcome calming influence. Add in a few accessories here and there - large smoothed rocks, aged pieces of interesting wood - maybe now turned grey, a characterful sign - why not create one yourself? Sisal rope is readily available from DIY outlets to use for hanging items up with - use large and visually interesting knots to add to the shapes you use it with. Drama and further interest can be added with a bolt of brilliant colour - scarlet, yellow and turquoise are all effective, whether inside or out. Go on - life’s a beach!
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Even though we should now be basking in the heat of the British Summer it is actually a rather good time to prepare for the next Winter to come! Given that we take our heating systems for granted it is surprising that many over look the fact that they may be missing out on some significant savings whilst improving the comfort of their homes. An example of this is the ‘old boiler’ syndrome. Many owners of older type boilers seem slightly wary (or even afraid!) of changing their ‘old but reliable’ boiler to one that is far more efficient (as in it uses far less gas to provide the same heat output!) than their forerunners. Modern combi condensing gas boilers are much more reliable than the early models some ten or more years ago - and the market leaders offer after market care for peace of mind. Consult your gas fitter to get some advice on these as a good gas fitter knows these products very well as part of their job. There are also sometimes grants for fitting a new boiler so check these out on the government website. Don’t forget to have your thermostats checked out - if you still use a room stat you can save by having stats on each individual radiator - each room sets it’s own temperature - a comfortable home both upstairs and down results. Radiators have been re-born and have escaped the rather utilitarian look we have come to accept as the norm. Cool looking designer types are easily available and affordable ging a swish look to any room. Electric fires have come on in leaps and bounds as technology has progressed rapidly over recent years and now produces flame effects such as LED and LCD that rival gas and real fires - great for spaces where a gas fire is unwanted or not practical so check out the latest at your fire and stove outlet. Stoves offer more than 80% heat efficiency, making them a green choice with the heat being contained and not being lost up a chimney as in an open fire. Most need a flue, so install in a fireplace or against an outer wall - really not a difficult option - ask for advice and see if you can get some of the lovely character that a stove brings to a home. The benefit is that you can use them as a ‘recreational’ heat source alongside your gas central heating. They can burn wood or coal, which allows for the fun of lighting up on a damp and grey British day to liven up your room!
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Inspiration so often falls outside of our normal everyday living and the concept of something rustic and French is a deeply appealing one so why not look for those accessories which conjure up that timeless sense of what it means to live in one of the world’s most beautiful countries? A French country home often portrays a mood and style that emphasises family life and a relaxed living. From large farmhouse tables, ladder back chairs to grand armoires, a mix of old with the new is the way to get the French feel in a home here in Britain. Large comfortable sofas with a modern and chic design that are perfect for lounging on alongside softer and well used traditional pieces - a distinctive contrast that seems to naturally work together. The colours and general tone to your French home should be muted soft shades. If you are going to use white walls, soften them with a hint of umber, grey or other earthy tint. Look at the natural light in your room – is it east and north facing? Warm up the light with careful use of colour. South facing rooms can enjoy cooler tones as they will catch the sun at some point during the day, but don’t forget to add a dash of colour to prevent any drabness creeping in. Decor wise, the choice of materials allows for lots of second hand bargains - cast iron, wood, cut-glass and crystal all have their place here. Old French demijohns in coloured glass are an ideal way to let the light filter through with a delightful play of texture and colour. Zinc pails (buckets) again recreating a more rural feel and with those characteristic soft tones or a wire fruit collecting basket creates pattern and a delicate use of line. Those careworn oval wine tables are another way to remind us of a relaxed evening enjoying a fruity red wine - perfect in a covered outside area or a conservatory. Reveal your more passionate side and try a little French Joie de vivre in your redecoration project this year!
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Having guests to stay over? While entertaining family and friends staying over may be fun - not to mention exhausting - it also puts your home under a revealing spotlight. Those extra people and their possessions put pressure on storage and space, with any shortcomings and limitations suddenly becoming all too clear. We all like to impress our friends or family at least to some degree by making them feel comfortable in our home whenever they stay, so how do we go about this whilst creating the facility within our existing living space? Here are some top tips; • Making your spare room as nice as possible is a sure fire way to impress your guests – after all, it’s where they are going to sleep! • Use light colours for a more spacious feel in a small room • Folding beds, bed settees (which can be used at anytime), or the latest high quality inflatable mattresses can all really make the difference to the comfort of your guests. • If the floor is not carpeted consider a rug to put down to make it feel more homely • A small and stylish ‘bedside’ light is always welcome - even in the smallest of rooms. • Look above your head for storage space: are you using all the room available so that valuable floorspace is freed up? • Try to plan in advance and catch the sales for great offers on what you need • Don’t be afraid of some strong colours to highlight and jazz up the room - have a bit of fun!
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Play is serious stuff! Let’s not forget that kids live in a slightly different ‘world’ to ours - one which is rich in imaginings of all sorts of creations and games. We should seek to nourish that, but also at the same time ensure their comfort and safety of course. Here are a few tips for a childrens room or play area: Tone it down with neutral colours: Kids still like colours, but you do not have to go crazy with it. You can use the same neutral colours you would find in the rest of the home, and add strong patches of colour in your accessories, maybe painted canvases. Organise cupboards with internal dividers and kit out with shelves - see how your room gets easier to tidy with just this basic tactic. Child height cupboards can be turned into ‘mini play areas’ within themselves - allowing for imaginative play in a setting that they can adjust constantly. Cheap fabrics can be had from outlets which gives kids plenty to go at when making indoor tents under tables or chairs get a few child friendly grippers so they can tack the cloth onto objects themselves and learn as they play! Look at what your child likes - there’s always a clue somewhere from a dinosaur theme to space or a princess theme to wildlife! Kids are very sensitive to their surroundings though so do be careful of strong images which can cause sleep disturbance in some cases. Again, by shopping around at the right time you can really win big in the sales and get hold of items that maybe were out of your budget at ful price but which really work in your child’s room or play area. Get to look at your child’s room from their height - crouch or kneel down - see where things fall and how you can make the room work for them - after all you have your own room to go to!
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With its association and connection to all things aqua, the bathroom is an ideal place to relax and unwind. No matter the size of your room, it’s a case of creating the atmosphere that you need to chill out in. First port of call is the window: if over bright light is your problem then get a good roller blind with light blocking layers in it, or a metal louvre blind also does the trick. It makes all the difference in enabling you to control and lower the light levels on a hot and bright early summers evening - just when you need to refresh after work! Once you get control over the daylight you can light candles, use low voltage up-lighters- the options are so many, with even new battery powered led lights which are free standing and give off a soft glow without having to fit mains power - quicker and easier! Choose nice wooden accessories along with stone items which please the eye and suggest reassurance and restfulness. Of course, a full refit really opens up the options - and then it may well be worth thinking of where you want lighting so that low voltage can be installed before any tiling etc. The range of affordable designer suites available today gives even those on a budget the opportunity to have a really stunning bathroom - go wet & wild and make sure you add style as well as functionality to your favourite room!
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For those with busy lives it may well be that you opt for a low maintenance and low cost garden design. Landscape gardening services can tailor their design to meet your needs. Use common sense when considering your garden - how much time can you spend on pruning, watering, and fertilising? All of these factors come into play when you redesign the whole or even just part of your garden. Here are some pointers to a better garden this summer and beyond. Keep weeds down the easy way Black landscape fabric rolled the over the soil will keep weeds in control, maintain heat during cooler weather, and will enable the water to soak to the roots more efficiently. Available from most garden outlets by the metre, this fabulous fabric can be staked down to hold it in place very easily - no real skill involved here. Prepare for your plants • Look at your overall planting area and keep in mind that plants will spread out. Base the entire measurement as your needs for plant coverage. • Look to plant Perennials which come up each year or are year round if evergreen. • Break up any compressed soil and remove any weeds - enrich the soil with peat moss and composted manure into the soil as necessary. • Lay out the landscape fabric and secure the corners using metal stakes then take the time to enjoy drawing a layout of paths or other features onto the material with chalk. Cut out the pattern you have drawn to create holes. That is where you will place your evergreens, seeds or plants, into each of the holes. You can also cut out where you may dig down to create a well for a water feature if required.
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• Space the plants you buy according to the suggestions on the labels. Then fill in and cover bare soil entirely with mulch (compost/dead leaves etc - this can be bought from garden outlets). • Make your life even easier and use time-release fertiliser - it is going to continuously feed your plants for longer periods of time. Perennials do need feeding to sustain each year’s growth. By looking at your garden with practical eyes you can have a beautiful space to enjoy rather than struggling to maintain. The ‘hobby’ side of your gardening activities can then be controlled to a level that you are comfortable with. That is the essence of good garden design - the basic concept and type. If you are a person with the requirement for a low intensity and easy access (maybe for older gardeners) then raised beds are a good example of this adaptation which allows for enjoyment without so much back breaking bending! Then you can design larger areas with materials that need no day to day maintenance such as pebbles, cobbles, paving or stone. Of course you can also opt for the ideas given earlier - with larger areas being less expensive to cover with weed control fabric & decorate with perennials and a judicious use of slate chips or wood bark around the bases of plants.
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More garden ideas and tips: Locate where you spend the majority of your time in the garden: most people spend approximately eighty percent of their time in about twenty percent of their garden! This means that you can concentrate your resources where it is most needed rather than use a ‘scatter gun’ approach. This basic concept may not always apply if you have a small or modest garden where every inch seems to count. Here we use a different approach to meet your needs. In designing a small garden we need a space to loosen up - which can be quite modest. Identify roughly four square metres where you can install a raised bed of earth and lay some turf. This can be the area where you can have a small table and chair for chilling out, chatting to friends etc, all the while you are surrounding by greenery in your eye view which is a calming influence. Site planting boxes along the perimeter of your garden -
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preferably ones with a decorative touch such as wooden or those pretty soft zinc looking ones - to add a dash of controlled colour to your seating area. If you can the create strong wall shelves to place larger pots & small tubs in with shrubs in, these will create texture all year round and a sense of ‘intimacy’ within a natural environment. Vertical planting is most useful - Sweet Peas being the obvious candidate and can be planted to grow up easily erected cane structures or wall trellis. In terms of garden furniture, if you are on a tight budget you can get the cheapest chair made of plastic and cover it with a bright fabric, or make it a bit more comfortable with a tied cushion on the back and the seat. Simple and effective! Bargain hunters may wish to seek out the offers which come up on the rather nice aluminium café type chairs - robust and will most probably last many years. What about a small metal fire pit? These form a warming focus and heat source for a cooler summer evening - or even in the autumn and are now much more affordable than few years ago if you shop round.
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The children of Sawley Primary School had great fun wearing an assortment of hats as part of a non-uniform day in aid of the homeless of the area. Organised to help the Canaan Trust, which has been serving the needs of the homeless locally since 1995, each child brought in and wore one of their favourite hats - woolly hats, funny hats, sun hats, sports hats indeed any form of hat. The hats were the main element of a 'non-uniform day' and the children made individual personal donations to help the Canaan Trust fund its work on behalf of the homeless of the area. As part of the occasion the children meet Freddie, the Canaan Trust's homeless frog mascot - he is homeless because he does not have a pad of his own. Freddie, one of the Trust's young homeless residents, was able to talk to the children about what it is like to be homeless and to answer their often searching questions. The event was part of a new campaign which the Canaan Trust has launched seeking the assistance and engagement of local primary and senior schools in helping to raise awareness of the reality of homelessness in our local communities and also raising funds to assist the Trust in its work with our often young homeless. Kevin Curtis, Project Manager at the Canaan Trust, said, 'The Trust has residents who are school age so it is great that young school children engage with our awareness campaign and help us support those young people who have become homeless for reasons beyond their control'. Any school which would like to have a visit from Freddie, the Homeless frog and to introduce the topic of 'Homelessness' to their pupils can simply contact the Canaan Trust on 0115 946 4903 or email office@canaan-trust.co.uk Canaan Trust, Jordan House, 14 Main Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1GR Tel: 0115 946 4903 Email: kevinc@canaan-trust.co.uk Email: info@canaan-trust.co.uk Website: www.canaan-trust.co.uk
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In all the everyday rush – take a pause! Mindfulness, an effective path to better well-being. Everything seems to have to happen now if not sooner, with no chance of us being able to stop even for a brief time. Martin Smith a leading local psychotherapist and trainer uses the practice of mindfulness with many of his clients to help regain control of a life that often seems quite out of control. If you are finding life is just getting too overwhelming and every thing is a constant full on rush, then a brief introduction to the practice of Mindfulness may just be what you need. Mindfulness has grown in popularity over the past few years for a number of reasons. It has been shown to be highly effective in combating stress, anxiety and depression, but even more important is that a number of studies have shown it significantly combats relapse in such conditions and improve social interaction and strengthen relationships with others. Mindfulness is easy to do and has many different approaches making it appealing to a very wide range of people. “There are so many different ways you can do mindfulness, it does not take long to learn nor does it need masses of time to do” says Martin. In his short four-week introductory programme he will highlight a number of simple but very effective techniques that people can take away and use throughout their lives, at home and even at work. If you would like to learn more give Martin a ring to secure your place on his forthcoming introductory programme, which starts in June on Thursday evenings. Telephone 07 973 410 010 or email itctherapy@aol.com and Martin will be happy to tell you more.
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YOUR MONTH AHEAD
ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] Reaching out and moving in the right direction comes in at the appropriate time. With much to do during this month you plan your days wisely. Catching up with family and friends becomes a focal point in conversation when in the company of someone you love. Taking no chances you challenge someone who knows it all. TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th] Through your hard work and perseverance success comes your way. Matters of the heart are dealt with accordingly with much to talk about and plans for the future becoming more accessible. Going by your gut instincts proves worthwhile when dealing with those who irritate you. Social life becomes hectic end of month GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] Love and romance dominates throughout June. Making up after a disagreement takes its toll but well worth the effort in doing so. It seems someone who clicks his or her fingers and expects you to go running is disappointed when you don’t. Changing tactics does the trick allowing them to understand the reason why.
CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd] Voicing your opinion goes down well but within reason. Taking a step back you begin to see all sides of the problem. With that you make a point and close the book. Helping others could well prove beneficial to them with rewards not far away. Taking a day out and treating yourself to something special does the trick. LEO [July 24th-August 23rd] Striking that all-important balance in life proves difficult when there is so much to do for you and others. Standing firm you lay your cards on the table giving your honest opinion as well as providing a solution. Enjoying the company of family and friends mid month you manage to keep some time aside for yourself. VIRGO [August 24th-September 23rd] Making those long awaited changes in or outside the home may or may not have begun. However muck and mess are likely at some stage bringing peace of mind for a job well done. Having a good old sort out when bored gets others in the mood. Challenges likely mid month, which take little time to sort matters out.
By ANNE HARBOUR Registered Hypnotherapist. HPD. MNSHP. Member of The National Society of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. Telephone: 07845 405 835 LIBRA [September 24th-October 22nd] Reaching for a more balanced way of life takes a lot of your energy during the first week but the outcome is well worth your effort. Pushing aside behaviour of others you see a clearer picture accepting someone close was right. With pressure subsiding third week plans are made for a break of some kind, which is overdue. SCORPIO [October 23rd-November 22nd] With a positive outlook on life you begin the month sorting out and clearing up important matters, which you feel, have been neglected. Busy as ever you find time to build bridges with a friend from the past. Travelling more and to places you are not familiar with research is done to make life easier. In demand socially cheer you up. SAGITTARIOUS [November 23rdDecember 22nd] You become the driving force behind an important project regarding others. With more responsibility and in demand feeling drained likely mid month. Disagreements in the home are quickly sorted when after then you feel more yourself and enjoy special moments with loved ones. Indulging yourself pleases.
CAPRICORN December 23rdJanuary 20th] Discovering new and exciting paths to take puts you in good stead to success. Commitments arrive out of the blue which you feel should not be ignored. With the news of a birth and a wedding travelling likely toward end of the month. Sensitive and caring you divert some time and energy to giving a helping hand. AQUARIUS [January 21st-February 19th] Stronger and wiser you make decisions, which are right for you. Standing by your word any unfair requests coming your way are met with the hostility you feel is deserved. Grounded and with family first you continue building a foundation for the future only you can be proud of. Positive energy builds up. PISCES [February 20th-March 20th] Dealing with memories and emotions from the past rock the boat for a day or so. After then you feel much better and raring to go. Helping out becomes essential when on your own with everything turning out well. Keeping a close eye on special relationships proves worthwhile with love and romance important to you.
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Email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk THE UNITED CHARITIES OF ABEL COLLIN, CALL FOR TRUSTEES “We are a Board of nine Trustees managing a 300 year-old charity whose purpose is to provide quality housing for up to 100 independent older people of modest means in five acres of private grounds on Derby Road, Beeston, Nottingham. Our unpaid volunteer Trustees are hands-on: developing new policies; making decisions across a wide range of issues; and managing the finances, grounds, properties and two staff. We also have regular contact with residents. We are currently seeking to appoint new trustees, and would welcome applicants in particular with knowledge of/expertise in housing property maintenance and/or risk management; but applicants with a background in health/social care, IT or finance would also be welcome. Minimum commitment is eight Tuesday mornings per year”. Further information telephone Janice Avery, Administrator, on 0115 9224826 (weekday mornings) or email: abelcollinsadmin@btconnect.com (Registered Charity 214833) www.abelcollins.org.uk
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Round Hill Parent & Teacher Association are raising money to help improve the condition and experience of the Round Hill pupils. On the 23rd of June they are holding their annual Summer Fair, from 12 till 3pm at Round Hill School, which is situated at the end of Foster Avenue close to the library and the town hall in Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1AE. There will be a BBQ with drinks and cakes, a bouncy castle and a bouncy slide, games, activities, stalls of local businesses and the Carlton Brass Band giving two performances throughout the day and more.
Groups and organisations in Broxtowe are encouraged by NHS Nottinghamshire County and the Broxtowe Borough The Inner Wheel Club of Beeston visited the Partnership to apply for up to £2,500 of funding Nottingham Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre to have to help to improve the health and wellbeing of a tour round and present a cheque. This money was the local community. Since 2008, more than 40 raised by various fund raising events which culminated Garden Party Saturday projects in Broxtowe Borough have received in presenting the Centre with £1000.00. They were 23rd June, Beeston over £250,000 in total from the BROXTOWE greeted by the centre manager Maureen Mangan, Parish Church CHOOSING HEALTH fund. This fund offers Chairman, other volunteers, workers and members. To be held in the Church support to community, voluntary and Everyone found the visit very informative, and were Grounds 10.30a.m. to partnership projects which help to improve the interested to learn that people with conditions other 2.00p.m. physical, emotional, social and financial wellthan M.S. could benefit from the treatments they offer, Admission Free being of many local people. as well as the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Apart from Guest Appearance of the Successful projects will involve fresh and this charity the following organisations have also Nottingham Wind creative ideas and will encourage local residents benefited from the Club’s fund raising. Foxwood Ensemble to be involved in improving their own health School £200. Beeston Shop mobility £100. Macular Be an Early Bird and Bag a and wellbeing. Over the past few years, a wide Degeneration £100. Bramcote Old Church Tower £100. Bargain range of projects have been supported Fund raising was also made for Overseas charities and Many stalls including: including sports activities for men in Eastwood; this money was was distributed as follows; Leprosy Books, Grandma’s Attic, a breast pump loan scheme; various Mission £100. £800. to purchase two Rotary Trade Cakes & Preserves, dance/exercise groups for older people, Boxes (Tailor and Teachers), £400. Children in Distress Tombola, Toys, Plants, children and adults with learning disabilities; a £100. Japur Limb Project, Water Aid £100. and £100. B.B.Q., Sale of Prize Draw community allotment in Stapleford; a Domestic Mercy Ships. tickets, Craft Stalls, and Violence support group; cookery classes for A very successful year for fund raising with £1600 sent Light Refreshments. young mums in Chilwell; free cycle training in to Overseas projects and £1500 for local charities. Children’s Fun Corner with the Beeston area; the Walk and Talk “As well as fund raising it has been fun for the Club Games & Activities. programme; alcohol and drug awareness for itself, with a lot of enjoyment while making money for young people; mental health awareness for charity Although the year is not yet over we hope the ethnic minority groups; a café for homeless next one is as fruitful people; the Buggy Babes exercise programme as the present one”. Attenborough Sailing Club for new parents; and many more. Chairman Edwina Open Day. Free boating A new round of funding has just been Lonsdale presenting and sailing. launched for projects to run until July 2013. Maureen Mangan 11:00am - 4:30pm on If you have an idea for an interesting project with a cheque for Saturday 9th June. or would like more information, please £1000 for the Experience dinghy sailing, contact Jill Burn tel. 0115 8835544 or email Nottingham motor boating, model jill.burn@nottspct.nhs.uk. The deadline for Multiple Sclerosis boating, BBQ, teas and applications is Friday 29 June 2012. Therapy Centre coffee’s and licenced bar. Contact 0115 922 7294 for more info or visit www.attenbooughsc.org.uk Christchurch Hall Pre-School, Limegrove Avenue, Beeston are holding A GREAT BRITISH FAYRE on Saturday 30th June at 1.00 till 3.00 pm. There will be a BBQ, Cream Teas, Craft Stalls, Games, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle and lots more. Entrance: Adults 50p, Children Free
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New Opera Company, Derby, are holding a Summer Concert which they are presenting at The Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton on Saturday 16th June 2012. The Tickets are £8 available from Joyce Moseley on 01332 701886 or from the theatre on Saturday mornings. The proceeds are in aid of Treetops Hospice.
The George Spencer Academy will be hosting The 93rd open summer flower show for the their second Art Market this year on the 7th of Long Eaton & District Horticultural Society is on July. This event has been organised by Deborah Saturday, July 14th, at the United Reformed Fry (Head of Art). The event will be run by mem- Church, The Green. (near ASDA). Open 10.00ambers of Staff and also the Art and Photography A 4.00pm. plant stalls, raffle, tombola, refreshlevel students, who will also have their end of ments, as well as lots of beautiful flowers. year show on this day, which will be exceptional. Admission free. “Our aim is to raise money for charity and also SATURDAY 7TH JULY AT 7-30PM ‘PURE STEEL’ Derbyshire’s raise awareness of the arts in our community and also best Schools Steel Band will present a CONCERT AT THE TRINITY around Nottingham and Derby. We hope that this METHODIST CHURCH, CROSS STREET, LONG EATON’ event will continue to grow each year. There have These young people are well worth supporting and shortly after the been a number of contemporary artists booked to concert are off to Italy to tour and play their music around Lake hold stalls and further requests are being taken, Garda. through the email. Artist applicants need to send There’s an Tickets £4 adults £2 children Family ticket £10 available from the an image of the work that they intend to sell and Olympic theme Church at the Saturday Coffee Mornings or by ringing 0115 9734009 one of our team will reply. The stalls are £10, which for the next or on the door on the day. will be donated to charity. Messy Church at At present, the arts in general are struggling to Wollaton Road Methodist Church, Beehave recognition with the changes to education ston on Saturday, June 30 from 3.30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Attenborough’s and losses in funding every year, but we want to 5.30pm. Fun activities for all the family annual Summer Fete will take place on show how important they are in promoting creativ- will be followed by a simple meal. The Saturday 7th July, starting at 2.00pm. This ity. Design and the Arts is one of Britain’s biggest cost is just £1 per family. For more inforwill again be held on Attenborough Vilindustries yet it is often the first area where budget mation call children’s worker Jane on lage Green, The Strand, Attenborough. cuts are made. Everything we look at is designed. 07963 987353. Arena activities will include displays by We need to encourage this talent in our students A charity garden party with a Jubilee the IBC School of Dancing and the Long and promote our local artists by holding such theme will be held at Wollaton Road Eaton Judo Club and there will also be Juevents, thus showing what an amazing impact the Methodist Church, Beeston on Saturday, bilee Musical Entertainment to mark the arts can have on our society. We are really excited July 7 from 10am to 12 noon. The event occasion. Stalls, a raffle, refreshments and by this event and hope that we will be supported in includes a range of stalls and refreshchildren’s sports will add to the festivities. this venture”. ments will be available. Proceeds are in Admission is 70p for adults and 30p for The Art Market will be held on Saturday the 7th aid of three church charities – the Stroke children and all proceeds are in aid of of July at the George Spencer Academy, Arthur Association, CP Sports and Forget-mechurch funds. Mee Road, Stapleford, NG9 7EW. 10am till 3pm. Notts. Contact Deborah Fry 0115 9170119
Hop to it England ! It’s summer and once again England are at a major football tournament - here’s one more reason to cheer them on! Until England are knocked out of the Euros (or win it), Churchcroft Vets are offering huge discounts on their flea controls to help your pets have an itch-free summer. For example there is £10 off all six-packs of Advocate, the combined flea and worm treatment (even bigger discounts via Churchcroft’s Facebook page). In addition, for those who are unsure if their pets have fleas, Churchcroft Vets are doing free flea checks for all pets during this period. Give them a call on 0115 922 4855 or pop in to get your discounted flea control.
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Can't Pay? Won't Pay!, directed by Gary Peake, features Lizzie O'Hara, Martin Holtom, Rachel Kirkland and Riverside debut-making Connor Daly. Fed up with high prices in the supermarket? Frustrated by constant strikes? Frantic at rising train fares? Take the law into your own hands! Fast and furious comic chaos - Dario Fo's 1974 farce is, quite literally, a riot! Can't Pay? Won't Pay! is an hilarious, sharply satirical take on individual responsibility and politics, challenging today's audience to abandon political cynicism and take to the streets. It depicts working class women who have rebelled against the cost of living by taking goods from a store without paying. The plot concerns their efforts to conceal their bold decisions from their men folk and the blundering police. Directed by Dan Bates, the hilarious Fry & Laurie sketches that form the other half of the evening's entertainment may be familiar to anyone who used to watch A Bit of Fry & Laurie on BBC TV and the cast includes Diana Edwards, Janet Lomas, Rob Osmond, Celia Billau, Mike Evans, Mina Minchin, Clare Toska and Bob Baron. Tickets are priced £7 full and £5 concessions and are available via the group web site www.riversidedrama.com, from the Chatsworth Centre coffee mornings on Saturdays (10am-noon), from Anderson's Fine Foods & Giftware, 30 Market Place, Long Eaton, or by calling 0115 9170327 or 0115 8750506. Once this show is over, the group will start work on a rare amateur production of the legendary Calendar Girls, by Tim Firth, on 31st October-3rd November. The group rehearse every Thursday night at Bramcote Church of England Primary School (7.30pm) and new members are always made welcome. Riverside offer the chance for people of all ages, abilities and experience (or lack of ) to try their hand at acting. But for those who have no wish to tread the boards, the group also offer a wealth of opportunities to become involved with all aspects of modern theatre from backstage to front of house. If you would like to become involved, simply turn up any Thursday at the Bramcote Church of England School or you can e-mail contact@riversidedrama.com or telephone the above numbers.
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Riverside Drama Company present an evening of comedy with a production of Can't Pay? Won't Pay! by Dario Fo, plus a selection of sketches by Fry & Laurie at the Duchess Theatre, Chatsworth Centre, West Gate, Long Eaton, on Thursday, 28th-Saturday, 30th June (7.30pm).
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