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mum’s the word! With Mother’s Day just around the corner its time to think of ideas to show how much you care. We have a few suggestions to help you decide. Images courtesy of British Heart Foundation
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Spring and Summer are on the horizon and time to get those feet out of hibernation. Already we are seeing shops sporting strappy sandals, holiday wear for guys and gals so what better time to give yourself a top-to-toe overhaul? You don’t need reminding that good planning is all important so as you embark on a keep fit visit to the gym, resolve to stick to the diet you have been avoiding, don’t forget what keeps the rest of you upright, comfortable and looking good. “I refer, of course to your feet, so often neglected, hidden away during cold months under fluffy socks and boots. If feet could speak, they would be shouting ‘hello, you up there, remember us?’ Here’s how it might go: Always right: Hey Lefty, haven’t seen you for a while, how have you been? Lefty: A bit tense really, all scrunched up and scratchy, a few aches and pains, you know how it is How about you? Always right: Sorry to hear you are down there at ground level. I’m not doing too badly except I think I’ve got one of those corn things. Haven’t seen daylight for ages, nobody cares, nobody notices. Owner person ignores all the twinges I keep sending upstairs, no wonder Face looks grim. I just might call cruelty to feet person. Owner person: I hear you, time to come out to play. Come on you two, jump to it, I’ve booked an appointment with Marion, she’ll sort you out. I going on holiday, coming? Face: All smiles! Call Marion Mortimer on 0115 939 3662 and book your appointment now. Or why not treat your Mum to a voucher for a treatment as a way to say ‘Thank you’ for showing you how to put your best foot forward over the years!
Celebrate this Mothering Sunday with MamaBabyBliss! “As our name suggests, we are dedicated to pampering and nurturing mums to be and new mums as well as their babies. Pregnancy is a crucial time when mums to be need to look after themselves and their growing baby. Perfect for this is our range of beautiful Pregnancy Bliss pamper products. Whilst pregnancy can be tiring, we also know the real hard work begins when our babies have arrived. That is why we provide pamper afternoons for new mums to be pampered whilst their babies are amused by other mums enjoying a social afternoon together. We have our range of MamaBliss pamper products too. Set in luxurious venues, our Babybliss Baby Massage and Baby Yoga courses are a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and benefit from gentle post natal healing and relaxation exercises. Not forgetting our ‘more experienced’ mums!.... we provide special Mothers Day vouchers inviting grandmas to join in the fun by attending one of our baby massage and baby yoga workshops with their daughter/in-law and grandchild”. Please contact by email:vanessa.taylor@mamababybliss.com or call 07561 303 780 to treat a wonderful mum you know to MamaBabyBliss products or gift vouchers for pamper afternoons or one of the courses. breezemagazine 6
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Spring is in the air, and with Mothering Sunday just around the corner, it’s time for us to remember the special ladies in our life and all of the things that they do for us. What better way to say ‘thank you’ than to treat your special lady to a Podiatry treatment at FEET Etc? Time for her to relax, soothe those tired, aching feet and enjoy a little bit of ‘me-time’. FEET Etc have gift vouchers available for their treatments, as well as foot creams, nail files etc to continue the treatment at home. Go on, spoil her and put a spring back in her step! They offer a full range of Podiatry/Chiropody treatments including nail and hard skin care, corn and verruca treatments, and high-risk foot care. If you have painful feet, heel pain, a sports injury or need insoles,they can help with that too. Call FEET Etc today to make an appointment or visit their website for more information www.feetetc.co.uk breezemagazine 8
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Send your entries to: Breeze Celebrations, 156 HIGH ROAD, BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM NG9 2LN or email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk DEADLINE FOR MAR 12 ISSUE: 26th Mar 2012 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: • We do not accept any professionally taken photographs. • Whilst every effort will be made to agree with copyright laws on the images provided it is the senders full responsibility to obtain permissions on such copyright images before supplying to Breeze Magazine. • Please supply a SAE for any photographs to be returned with around 15-20 words. • The editor reserves the right to shorten or modify any material submitted. • Any requests for insertions of a child must be accompanied with a sign letter of agreement from the Parent or Guardian of that child.
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Happy 4th birthday Georgia lots of love from Auntie April & Uncle Dean xx
Happy Birthdays to our special kids, Spencer George Happy 12th, Faris Macie- Jaye Happy 9th Love Mummy and Daddy xxx
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at a glance In 2010 Pete, Jack and Jack Jnr. joined forces to form Prescott & Anthony Building Services. A combined experience of over fifty years in the Trade means they are able to consider all aspects of building work including large extensions and home improvements to suit any budget. They pride themselves on providing a high quality, reliable service delivered in a friendly manner. So, if you are considering any project, no matter how small, call today to arrange your free consultation and quotation. Contact Pete on 07976 079 992 or Jack on 07761 740 270
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We often talk about the affects of Domestic Abuse on adults but hundreds of children every year are subjected to or witness Domestic Abuse on a daily basis. Often they are present when the abuse takes place or in the next room hearing the cries of their mother. What about the children when the abuse has resulted in the death of their mother?
l breeze appea LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF THESE CHILDREN: "Mum told us she hit her head on a cupboard, but we knew the truth 'cos we heard Dad shouting at her and heard her screaming" Sarah, aged 10 and Sam aged 7 "He came home and sent us to bed, we knew what was going to happen, one day I wouldn't leave so he grabbed me by my neck and threw me across the room, that's when my mum left for good" Aaron, aged 7
We often talk about the affects of Domestic Abuse on adults but hundreds of children every year are subjected to, try to intervene in or witness Domestic Abuse on a daily basis. Often they are present when the abuse takes place or in the next room hearing the cries of their mother. What about the children when the abuse has resulted in the death of their mother? It is difficult to engage with these children as many believe this is normal family life. It is only when they start going to school and mixing with other children they come to notice their home life is not the same as their peers.
"I heard him go so I went to my Mum, she was covered in blood, she still has a big scar on her face" Jaz, aged 9 "I don't see him any more, I'm glad, he was always shouting and hurt us, Mum smiles now, she has a lovely smile" Corrie, aged 12 "We had to be quiet when he came in, we had to play in our bedroom, he threw our toys away 'cos we were bad, we hadn't done anything, Mum took us away from him, we're safe now" Ben, aged 8 "My Dad was bad to my Mum, we don't live with him anymore, he lives with another girlfriend, I have to go to stay with him because the Judge said so, when I'm there he makes me wear his girlfriends son's clothes, they're too big, then sends me home in them. He makes me change back into my own clothes on the door step. I don't like to go but Mum will get into trouble. I don't tell her what happens when I'm there 'cos no-one believes her" Craig, aged 7 "Mum was having a baby, he kicked her, she's not having a baby any more" Carly, aged 6
WHAT ARE EFFECTS? The abuse affects children in many ways, their personal development is often marred by Domestic Abuse. They may feel isolated, excluded, suffer from low self esteem, lack confidence, develop behavioural problems, over/under achieve and mistrust adults in particular men. WHAT HAPPENS TO THESE CHILDREN? Statistics show that many male children grow up to be perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and female children grow up to form unhealthy relationships with violent partners. So the CYCLE continues.
PLEASE HELP US TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC ABUSE WHAT CAN WE DO? Society needs to challenge the acceptance of Domestic Abuse and speak out against it. We need to educate children and support them to grow up to form healthy relationships which will lead to healthy families which will lead to healthy communities. “Our organization believes we need to take action now and break the cycle of abuse. We currently provide early intervention and prevention sessions to children and young people, however, there is never enough funding available to provide these programmes on a regular basis. We are seeking funding to provide more of these sessions�. If you wish to make a cash donation, no matter how small, to support this work, please contact: Midlands Women's Aid. The Bank 112, Derby Road, Stapleford NG9 7AU Tel: 0115 9257647
Midlands Women's Aid Charity is a specialist Domestic Abuse service provider. We were established in February 1974 to support women and children experiencing Domestic Abuse. We provide Refuge for women and children admitting clients from all parts of the Country. Our Outreach and Children's Service are delivered in the South of the Borough of Broxtowe providing support to women and children who for what ever reason cannot access Refuge. We deliver Domestic Abuse awareness training clients and agencies. Also, we provide courses on confidence building, healthy relationship, early intervention and prevention to name but a few. We have an advice and information centre at 112, Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7AU and run a drop-in every Wednesday between10.30am - 1pm, where women and children can access advice.
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breezewhat’s on On Saturday March 17th from 10:30am - 4:00pm there will be a 'Spring Craft Market' at the Pearson Centre on Nuart Road in the centre of Beeston. Breeze finds out more... The 'Beeston Craft Collective', a group of local crafters, will be raising money to allow the centre to take the young people they work with on a residential in the summer. The collective ran a similar event just before Christmas, which was very successful. It is perfectly timed so you can treat your mum for Mother's Day, or yourself if you wish! There will be many home-made local crafts to buy. Also available all day are hot drinks and cupcakes for you to enjoy. There will be craft 'making' tables, and other child friendly activities, to keep the little ones busy whilst you enjoy a cuppa and soak in the warm atmosphere at this family event. Lunch can be bought from Beth at 'The Underground Bakery’. Her food is both delicious and lovingly made with locally sourced produce, some is made to suit the vegetarian palette and those who are gluten free. The first ten mums through the door will get a goody bag of treats. So why not go along and help them achieve their aim whist enjoying the talent of local artists.
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Looking for inspiration to feed them something different this month? Why not try this delicious recipe.... Copyright Š The Vegetarian Society 2010
Serves 12 Ingredients 4-5 tbsp sunflower oil 3 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 red peppers, chopped 450g button mushrooms 225g frozen peas 350g green beans, trimmed and cut into 1.25c m/1/2" slices 2 x 450g cans chopped tomatoes 900g long grain white rice 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp saffron 1.8 ltr vegetable stock (boiling) to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper 225g green olives, chopped 175g toasted cashew nuts handful fresh parsley, chopped
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Method Preheat the oven to 190C°/ 375F°/ Gas 5. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok and fry the onions and garlic over a medium heat until starting to colour. Add the peppers and mushrooms and fry for 3 minutes. Transfer to a large casserole dish. Add the peas, green beans, chopped tomatoes, rice, and paprika. Mix the saffron with the boiling stock and pour into the casserole dish, simmer for about 5 minutes. Cover the casserole dish and transfer to the oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed. (Alternatively, simmer altogether in a large pan on the hob). Season to taste and leave to stand for about 5 minutes. Stir in the olives and serve sprinkled with the toasted cashew nuts and fresh parsley. Notes Serving suggestion: Serve with a colourful tomato and olive salad with a garlicky oil and vinegar dressing if liked.
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breezememory lane We love to publish old school photographs, so if you have any lurking in the attic or amongst the old family albums why not send them in for other readers to enjoy? This month we have been sent this image - are you on here or do you know someone who is! Send your images in to: Breeze Magazine / Memory Lane 156 HIGH ROAD, BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM NG9 2LN or email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk DEADLINE FOR APRIL 12 ISSUE: 26th March 2012 Please supply a SAE for any photographs to be returned with a brief description. The editor reserves the right to shorten or modify any material submitted. Whilst every effort will be made to agree with copyright laws on the images provided it is the senders full responsibility to obtain permissions on such copyright images before supplying to Breeze Magazine.
“My name is Jarod, my wife and I have recently moved to Wollaton from Bedfordshire. Helping people maintain their gardens is something I have been doing full-time for the past fifteen years. Prior to this I completed a three year BTEC National Diploma in Horticulture at Pershore College of Horticulture, passing with distinction. Going even further back you would find me as a bank employee gardening at the weekends and as a schoolboy with an allotment. I have a strong passion for gardening and I find it a pleasure to work for people in a private capacity, my portfolio of references bearing witness to this. I guess you could say I have mud in my blood! If you would like to have some regular help in your garden this year then I would be pleased to make an initial visit, without charge, to discuss any possible arrangements. I offer the majority of my time as two hour slots on fixed days at fixed times; weekly, fortnightly or monthly. One-off visits are also available. Give me a call today; I look forward to meeting you and "Bringing order to your border!" For garden help you can trust call Jarod on 0115 928 9061 or 07973 836013
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Breeze has teamed up with Denby to offer two pairs of tickets to see TV Chef James Martin as he returns to entertain audiences at Denby with two special Cookery Demonstrations on Sunday 6th May.
The demonstrations will be held in the a special marquee in the grounds of the pottery at 11am and 2pm. As ever James will delight his audience with a blend of new recipes, anecdotes and fun! Each performance lasts around an an hour and will be followed by book signing sessions. Ticket holders can meet James straight after the demonstration; non-ticket holders will have an opportunity to get their books signed later in the Denby Home Store. Tickets are £15 per demonstration and can be purchased over the phone by calling the Denby Visitor Centre Reception on 01773 740 799, or by visiting in person. Denby Visitor Centre holds regular events throughout the year (see website for details). The centre is free to enter and park, and has a selection of home, garden and gift shops. Bourne's Restaurant is open daily, serving a Carvery on Sundays and Mondays (12pm to 3pm). There are also Pottery Tours daily, free cookery demonstrations, a small museum and picnic areas. Denby Visitor Centre. Open daily, Denby, Derbyshire DE5 8NX Tel; 01773 740799 Email: visitor.centre@denby.co.uk www.denby.co.uk
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breezebook review Welcome to our first Book Review, where we give you the chance to win copies of the books we feature. This month we look at: How to Grow your own Fruit and Veg. The following is an extract from the Introduction to the book: Everyone, regardless of background, status or class ultimately depends on the land for survival. It is this basic instinctive need that first inspired me to start growing food. My efforts have nothing to do with cultivating the largest, roundest, shiniest onion or longest, straightest runner bean. Such pastimes are for others. The passion I feel is simply for eating good honest food whilst simultaneously following the natural order of things on the plot, tuning in to the ebb and flow of life beyond computer screens and outside of walls and windows. To feel the sun across my back or rain in my face, to cut a lettuce in midsummer or gather lovingly tended produce for a deep- winter feast in icy conditions with freezing hands and fingers red raw – this is the stuff of my dreams. I want to be at one with the elements, to feel my place in the never ending cycle of life death and rebirth, to commune with the amazing diversity of plants and creatures that come and go with the changing seasons. If you allow them, it is these magical ingredients which combine to make the edible gardening experience such an exquisite one. No two years are the same in the fruit and veg patch. The weather, pests and diseases and our own personal circumstances are unpredictable and ever changing. But this book is a guide to what you might achieve in the next twelve months. It’s also a source of tips and information to be revisited again and again. Whoever you are and wherever you Just answer this simple question and send your live, How to Grow Your Own Fruit and name, address, daytime tel number to: Veg is designed to help you achieve just Breeze Magazine, Book Competition that and have the time of your life whilst 156 High Road, Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LN doing it! Closing date: 26th March 2012
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HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN FRUIT AND VEG A week-by-week guide to wild-life friendly fruit and vegetable gardening JOE HASHMAN ISBN 978-1-905862-77-1 Available at all good bookstores priced at £9.99 Orders: 01476 541080 www.howtobooks.co.uk
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Meet a group who's time and effort has a valuable impact on our community. Breeze finds out more and how you could join them...
The world’s first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA, was formed on 23 February 1905 by Paul P. Harris, a lawyer who wished to recapture in a professional club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth. The name “Rotary” derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among members’ offices. Rotary’s popularity spread throughout the United States in the decade that followed; clubs were chartered from San Francisco to New York. By 1921, Rotary clubs had been formed on six continents, and the organization adopted the name Rotary International a year later. As Rotary grew, its mission expanded beyond serving the professional and social interests of club members. Rotarians began pooling their resources and contributing their talents to help serve communities in need. The organisation’s dedication to this ideal is best expressed in its principal motto: Service Above Self. Rotary also later embraced a code of ethics, called The 4-Way Test, that has been translated into hundreds of languages. What is Rotary Day? It is annually the 23rd February as this is the date that Rotary started, an organisation that today is one of the largest humanitarian driving forces in the world. There are over 1.2 million members serving through 33,000 clubs worldwide. Professional and Business people give of their time and talents to undertaking worthwhile projects which save and improve lives. One such project started in 1985 with
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the aim of eradicating the crippling childhood disease - Polio. Rotary, through the efforts of its members, the World Health Organisation etc has almost eradicated this disease, worldwide. To date there are only four countries remaining where polio is still prevalent. Immunisation against polio takes place regularly and will continue until the whole world is free of polio. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has recognised and supported this work spearheaded by Rotary by making a substantial offer to Rotary International on top of which it challenged the organisation to raise $200million dollars in three years, ending June this year. Members of clubs, worldwide have raised funds and have now successfully met that challenge, ahead of time. But that’s not the end, funds will still be needed to continue the immunisation programme. Members of this worldwide organisation are welcomed in any of the clubs in over 200 countries and regions. They are in a unique position of being able to reach people in need all over the planet undertaking life changing projects in health and following disasters not forgetting the work they carry out in our local communities at home. So on Rotary Day it’s a time to raise the profile of this extraordinary service led organisation by alerting communities. There are many clubs in our area. If you are interested in helping those who are in need and think that by joining a club you could impact the lives of others then visit the Rotary web site where you can search for a club in your locality and contact them. You will most welcome as a visitor and join in an entertaining evening with like minded individuals. Rotary clubs includes men and women of mixed ages and culture with a common goal – that of reaching out and helping others. If you would like to join the Rotary Club of Wollaton Park or one of the one of the other 100-plus Rotary clubs in our district, contact the Membership Services Officer on 0115 922 3760
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breezeappeal A magical secret garden with music for Maggie's Have you ever wondered what lies behind the door at the end of the hallway in the town house between the newsagents and charity shop on Angel Row? Well, in May you will have a chance to look around the secret garden that nestles at the back of Bromley House Library. They are having an ‘open garden’ event to raise funds for Maggie’s, the cancer care charity, as well as the conservation work they are doing at the library. “Our walled garden, usually only open to members of the library, is a place of tranquillity and calm in the busy city centre. It is one of the last remaining gardens from the eighteenth century, when Nottingham was known as 'the garden town'. It will be looking its best in May”. Maggie’s offers cancer patients and their families practical and emotional support to complement their medical care. The latest Maggie’s centre designed by Piers Gough and Paul Smith has recently opened in Nottingham. Piers calls the building ‘Maggie’s Teapot’ but really it is more of a tree house. Balconies extend from the kitchen and meeting rooms and a terrace opens on to the garden, which is designed to use scent and texture to create a secluded and uplifting area for people to enjoy. Elizabeth Robinson, Bromley House’s gardener, will be on hand to answer any queries, Carol Barstow and her staff will be able to answer any questions about the library (which will not be open for visits on this occasion) and June Perry will be playing the Hammer Dulcimer. They will also be serving cordials and cake. Opening Time; Saturday May 12 from 2.00pm – 5pm Admission: £2.00 per person. £4.00 for families (2 Adults + children) For further enquiries please contact Geraldine Gray on 0115 9473134, enquiries@bromleyhouse.org or www.bromleyhouse.org.uk www.maggiescentres.org/centres/nottingham/introduction.html
WALK, TALK, AND SMELL THE FLOWERS !
It may be freezing outside, but that’s no reason to hibernate. If you feel the need to get out more and to make new friends this year, the Nottingham Centre is a friendly social organisation affiliated to National Trust, which offers a varied programme of talks throughout the winter and outings during the summer months. This year’s talks began with ‘Seven Hundred Miles of Coastline,’ a fascinating look at the way the Trust conserves and acquires many miles of coastline around the British Isles. The talk in March is on Antarctica, and one on the 27th on ‘National Trust Properties in Northamptonshire,’ by Mark Bradshaw. On April 12th, a short AGM will be followed by a talk on the history of Nottingham Castle, by Bill Clarke, and the winter programme draws to a close on April 24th with a talk by Lily Daws with the mysterious title, ‘Dead Men Talking’. To find out more, go along to the Crowne Plaza hotel at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome (charge £3.00, members £2.00) Highlights of 2011 day excursions included a trip to Stratford, taking time to visit the historic Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick on the way. There were trips to Calke Abbey, Windsor Castle, and Hanbury Hall, with a river cruise and afternoon tea (always an important feature of Centre outings!)
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This year, members can enjoy a two day trip ‘down south’ which will include a visit to Highclere House, the elegant setting for the popular TV series, Downton Abbey. Highclere House has been the family home of the Carnarvon family since 1679. and houses a new Egyptian Exhibition based on the discovery by the 5th Earl of Carnarvon of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. Full details of all the Centre’s summer activities are published in the Spring Newsletter, one of three newsletters sent out free to all members. But activities don’t end there. The Centre also has a thriving Local History Group, a Garden Group, and a Walking Group, where walks are not confined to local areas. There is something for everyone. In the past financial year, the Centre has been proud to donate sums of money towards the upkeep of several local National Trust properties, including £2000 to Southwell Workhouse towards the purchase of an Under- manager’s desk, and £2000 to Clumber towards the restoration of cedar trees devastated by the severe weather last winter. To join the Nottingham Centre costs £5.00 per annum for the first member, and £4.00 for each additional member at the same address, but you do have to be a member of National Trust. Winter meetings take place on the second Thursday of the month at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, at 2.15pm. and evening meetings are currently held on the fourth Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Wollaton Street, Nottingham, at 7.30pm. To enquire about membership contact Don Thompsett on 01664 823500, email: dthompsett@tiscali.co.uk or check out the Nottingham Centre website: nottinghamcentre.webplus.net It is easy, so be like the little birds, spread your wings this springtime, and join the friendly, stimulating, and thriving organisation that is the Nottingham Centre.
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Riverside Drama Company return to the Duchess Theatre stage at Long Eaton’s Chatsworth Centre, West Gate, with a new production of the classic Agatha Christie mystery thriller ‘And Then There Were None’ from Thursday, 29th-Saturday, 31st March (7.30pm). Ten people are invited by unknown hosts to a lonely house on a remote Cornish island where a mysterious voice accuses each of them of murder. First one and then another dies, and the tension grows as they realise that the killer is one of themselves in a gripping tale. Directed by Fleur Hebditch, the show stars Gary Peake (Captain Lombard), Keith Salway (Dr Armstrong), Mina Minchin (Miss Rogers, housekeeper), Kath Price (Vera Claythorne), Rob Osmond (General McKenzie), Celia Billau (Miss Rogers, cook), Paul Norris (William Blore), Liz Turner (Emily Brent), Mike Evans (Sir Lawrence Walgrave), Riverside debutant Clare Toska (Antonia Marston ) and John Lomas (Narracot). Tickets for ‘And Then There Were None’ 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) or by calling 0115 9170327 or 0115 8750506. Once this production is over, the group will start work on a summer show, but they have already announced they will be presenting 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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Bilborough College is a sixth form college that offers A Levels to 16-18 year old students and they have been recruiting International students since 2008 and currently have approximately 100 across both years of the A Level course. The students are predominately from Mainland China and Hong Kong but they also have a smaller number of students from Vietnam, South Korea and Africa. These students come over to the UK to experience our world renowned education system and our British culture. “We are looking for families with a spare room who would welcome one or perhaps more of these students into their family life. Students will need their own room and meals but we are also looking for people who would encourage the students to get involved with family mealtimes and activities. The students will all have good enough English Language skills to be able to hold a conversation. Some will be at an exceptional level, others will need further development, and it would be really great for all the students to practice and improve these skills in the home and also benefit from being absorbed in British culture�. The college has a dedicated bus service with 12 routes from all over Nottingham and we are looking for families who own their own home and live on one of these routes or on a good public transport route to the City Centre. With all of that the college has a dedicated International Team who will be with you all the way for support, advice and guidance. So if you think you could be one of our families, they would very much like to speak to you in more detail.
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breezegardening This month let’s look at your garden in terms of it’s micro- climate, no special equipment is needed to find this out just follow some basic principles: An overview of your garden Take a view on your garden surroundings - even just beyond its borders: are there any buildings or trees sheltering it? Does it lie where it is exposed to wind? Do any nearby trees have their top branches missing? Do the branches bend away from a Westerly or Southerly direction (which means the wind is relatively mild and wet). Know the orientation of your garden as south facing means lots of sun and anything other than that will mean less light in varying degrees - one of the biggest factors the gardener faces. Some gardens are low-lying which affects drainage. Check if cold air can flow from higher ground or even nearby trees into your garden and can it escape? or is likely to collect in cold pool of air? Are there any buildings, trees, hedges or walls which have sheltered warm spots or are there any exposed windy corners and corridors? Identify those dank, sunless areas that make life hard for many plants. See what potential there is for sighting new hedges, shrubs and trellis to create sheltered areas. A handy way to check shady areas is to take a photograph in the morning, noon and late afternoon and view the results - the human eye is very good at adapting to these conditions and tends to ‘fool’ us into not noticing shady areas. When shade is a problem a greenhouse can often be the best solution to take advantage of an area less suitable to open growing - and it avoids the heat build up problem in summer when growing under glass.
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The mini micro - climate guide Frost pockets: A garden in a frost pocket is at significant risk of late and early frosts and has a shortened growing season between the first and last frosts. Avoid early flowering plants in these areas. Cold air can collect behind barriers which sit at the bottom of a slope such as a fences or hedge. Creating a gap in the barrier can give the air a pathway to drain away which helps alleviate a frost pocket. Sun aspect: south-facing gardens have more light and warmth than others e.g south east, with north-facing areas getting least light. Heat/sun traps can occur in South facing garden areas during summer if there is a wall or fence nearby. They also heat up in the day releasing warmth through the night preventing frost and promoting ripening of fruits. On the other hand a north-facing side of a fence or wall has the value of a more equal climate with less extreme of either hot or cold which is favoured by some plants. Wind exposure: Wind is one of the most damaging aspects of plant stress. Nearby high ground, trees, hedges, fences or buildings are highly significant in helping plant growth. Exposed hilltop gardens or west-facing slopes (where the majority of the prevailing wind comes from) , or in ‘wind tunnels’ between hills are the most likely to benefit from introducing some sort of shelter. Slow down rather than block wind using fence panels which are alternated (leaving small gaps), not a solid fence which causes turbulence and is far more prone to being blown down). Growing conditions are improved on both sides of the shelter for up to thirty times the height of the fence or hedge. Closer proximity to it yields the most benefit of course. The only downside is that in some locations it increases shade markedly (this depends on the direction eg south facing or not) Avoid corridors between buildings as the air flow not only dries and cools plants but the flow in such places is turbulent with gusts that are especially damaging. Gusts stresses plants and reduces planting options. Containers are especially vulnerable to drying and wind damage, especially if positioned in exposed areas.
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breezegardening Shaded areas: shady conditions approximate to woodland so is favourable for woodland plants. If shading is due to a walls or fence then the lack roots means that soil is relatively moist compared to soil beneath trees and along hedges. Drainage: Poor drainage can be due to being near ditches, brooks or ponds, with water levels that come close to the surface. If this is something that is all year round then bog and water gardens are likely to be highly successful rather than fighting it with futile attempts to drain away more water than is possible. It is generally more common for water levels to fall during summer but remain wet for the larger part of spring, autumn and winter. Such areas are very difficult to manage with only a limited range of plants able to grow in them. Raised beds are often the most practical solution in many cases as they offer a greater degree of control being above the water level. Modern house construction methods can result in degraded subsoil and broken drainage systems. New gardens might
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have severe water logging problems even though not in low-lying areas. Drainage may be more likely to succeed in these cases (it is not uncommon to have a boggy lawn area in these instances). Drought: With the threat of a water restrictions this spring and beyond it is worth considering. Walls can keep rain off, causing a mini-rain shadow up to a metre deep from the bottom of the wall. In this zone the soil can be unusually dry with plants failing to thrive without supplementary water. Trees roots can spread up to three times the height of their canopy, with the canopy also intercepting rain, so that only heavy rain penetrates to the soil below. With some of the most important fundamental aspects of gardening knowledge covered the beginner should be in a much better position to be one of those successful ‘green fingered’ gardeners! We will continue next month to explore how we can use this to really make our gardens bloom this spring and summer - let’s make it the best gardening year yet!
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Would you know if your pet had dental disease? It’s not as easy as you might think….. There are many ways in which dogs and cats can show they have dental disease. The one thing they almost never do is stop eating. This makes it really difficult for the caring owner to know whether their loved pet has a sore or unhealthy mouth. Whilst really bad breath might be noticed (it’s not normal), swollen glands, cavities and gingivitis are tricky to assess if you’re not trained in pet dentistry. To help owners make sure their pets have good oral health, Churchcroft are offering dental checks free of charge throughout March and April. There will be an informative dental display for clients and tooth care goodies for all patients and of course the vets will demonstrate and discuss any tooth problems found. In addition, for any pets who need dental attention Churchcroft are also offering a big discount on dentals and associated costs. The discount is available to any pet that attends for a free dental check during this time. Why not give Churchcroft vets a call on 0115 922 4855 and arrange a tooth check ASAP to make sure your pet has great dental health.
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ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] Romance, challenges and opportunities are around during this month. Any setback with relationships of any kind is dealt with. Confident and raring to go in one direction of your life you put your best foot forward and make those nessaccary changes to get you cracking. Catching up with friends and family highlights a day.
CANCER [June 22nd –July 23rd] With a busy and fulfilling month ahead you begin prioritising making life easier all round. Keeping up with what is happening around you is hard when there is so much to do. Putting personal life on hold for a few days is not an option and once all the work is done making up is worth it. Plans are made when news from afar reaches you.
TAURUS [April 21st- May 20th] Looking after yourself and those you love becomes important to you during one week. Taking care not to rock the boat you manage to achieve one ambition, which is long overdue. Arguments within the family are dealt with by those involved. Pleased with some progress made recently you arrange a meeting, which could lead to success.
LEO [July 24th-August 23rd] Encouraged by what you hear makes up for any lost confidence felt recently. Dealing with matters of the heart may not be easy for a day but after discussions reality strikes for another and a new beginning emerges. Outdoors plays a part in bringing balances back into your life welcoming peace and tranquillity toward the end of the month.
GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] March sees valuable changes regarding your personal and working life. Those Opportunities should not be missed even if in doubt. Emotions get the better of you when in the company of a person you hardly know. Distancing yourself from them after realising what triggered things and dealing with it brings closure once and for all. .
VIRGO [August 24th-September 23rd] Just when you feel things are calming down other hurdles step in to keep you busy. Organised and with the ability to multi task any sign of interference with your plans are squashed. With treats in store and travelling to interesting places life becomes exciting. Taking up new hobbies and studying subjects of interest becomes fulfilling.
This is probably the best time to invest in solar PV, with the cost of installation at an all time low. With the new feed-in tariff of 21p per unit a 2kwp install could save you over £500 per year on electricity saving. Feed-in tariff payments giving a return on investment of nearly 9%. These can give a much better return on investment than a typical bank or building society and is a tax free income on domestic installations. The feed-in tariff is index linked and, after years of talking about climate change, feed-in tariffs are fast becoming the accepted norm when upgrading your energy use. Solar PV or Photo Voltaic panels are electricity generators on your roof, they capture the sun light and turn it into electricity which you can use or sell back to your electricity supplier, so you are getting paid twice and if you use the electricity you save on your utility bills. This almost sounds too good to be true but the government have introduced these measures in order to attract large numbers of people across the country to install their own generators, using solar PV, and help them meet their climate change targets (as there is no C02 produced with solar technology) This is the green clean way of saving on your utility bills and the environment.Furthermore, these payments are government guaranteed for 25 years. The cost of a 2kw installation starts at just £5750 and a 2kw system would be ideal for a large terrace house or semi. A detached house could accommodate a 4kw panel array with a return on investment of up to 12%! So get using that roof space above your head to earn yourself £££££! and call us today for more information with no obligation.
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By ANNE HARBOUR Registered Hypnotherapist. HPD. MNSHP. Member of The National Society of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. Telephone: 07845 405835 LIBRA [September 24th-October 22nd] Assessing part of your life you come to terms with reality of it seeing things as they really are. Adjustments are made enabling you to level out that area, which you feel, has been neglected. Surrounded by organised chaos you see the light at the end of the tunnel and look forward to the future shutting the door on a long and arduous project.
CAPRICORN [December 23rd-January 20th] Any concern over future projects is eliminated when receiving good news. Catching up with neglected paperwork and putting your home in order gives you satisfaction. With a busy time approaching you give those close plenty of time and support. Travelling to familiar places heals a rift. Enthusiasm lifts when given encouragement.
SCORPIO [October 23rd-November 22nd] With your life now moving in the right direction your personal life has its pleasurable moments too. Taking on new challenges and golden opportunities to become successful the right people come into your life at the right time leaving you in no doubt all was meant to be. A reliable source of information comes your way.
AQUARIUS [January 21st-February 19th] Relationships seem to dominate the month of March. With much to aim for and plenty to do its difficult giving time to those you love. Major changes regarding the future could be put on hold until a more appropriate time. Completion of a project may take a little longer than expected. Looking forward to familiar routines is welcoming.
SAGITTARIUS [November 23rd- December 22nd] Making decisions is harder than expected. Interference annoys you when not left to your own device. Action speaks louder than words and you achieve good results. Plans for the future as well as in the home keeps you well occupied. Putting your cards on the table you tell someone how you feel ending the day much happier.
PISCES [February 20th-March 20th] The month begins in a negative way but not for long. You soon get back on your feet after any doubts making life much easier for all. Ready for a break long or short, days away help you unwind. Chance meetings take place which boost your confidence making life more complicated for a while. End of month brings solutions and peace.
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Each month we feature whats 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 to:
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BOROUGH PREPARES FOR TWO WEEK ART ATTACK. Art lovers will descend on Broxtowe Borough next month for a fortnightlong ‘Take Part Art’ Festival, including participatory arts activities and exhibitions. The programme will run from Saturday 10th to Sunday 25th March. Attenborough Nature Reserve will host the first free arts workshop on Sunday 11th March from 12.00pm until 3.00pm where local families will be invited to make their own willow den, boggart or miniature wetland garden inspired by the reserve. The programme will continue at the Town Hall, in Foster Avenue, Beeston with a Table Top Art Exhibition and Sale featuring work from a range of professional and hobbyist watercolourists, textile artists, crafters and photographers between 12.00pm and 4.00pm on Saturday 24th March. Light refreshments will be available throughout the day to encourage local people to drop in for an afternoon of browsing and the opportunity to treat themselves to an affordable piece of original art. Attenborough Nature Reserve will later welcome families back to the Centre to enjoy two half-day workshops featuring an inspirational walk around the reserve followed by a workshop in acrylics. Sessions take place from 9.30am till 12.00pm and 1.00pm till 3.30pm on Sunday 25th March and are suitable for children aged seven or above who should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Admission costs £4.00 and must be booked in advance. Throughout the fortnight-long programme, local artists will also host specialist workshops for adults. Advanced booking is essential for the adult art workshops and admission costs £20.00 or £15.00 for concessions. For more information and to secure your place in advance, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3695 or email: arts@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/takepartart
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Homelessness is alive and well - SLEEP OUT If you pass through Long Eaton on the night of 2nd April you will witness a sight you would never expect. The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Kevin Miller, will be joined by our Local M.P Jessica Lee in the first ever public SLEEP OUT in Long Eaton Town Centre. Why are they SLEEPING OUT? They with many other citizens of the Borough are taking part in a SLEEPING OUT, organised by the Canaan Trust, to bring to everyone’s attention that Homelessness is not just a big city issue. Homelessness may be hidden but it is alive and well in our communities. No one chooses to be homeless. Often socially excluded the homeless are hidden from view feeling helpless and without hope. The Canaan Trust, based in Main Street, Long Eaton has been working to help the homeless of the area since 1995. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year the Trust provides safe accommodation as it seeks to help each individual address and overcome the issues which have led to and which now often trap them in their homelessness. Help the Canaan Trust in its work – donate a £1 today. You can make your donation via text message Text ‘ABED14 £1’ to 70070. Times are hard but are even harder if you are homeless.
BREWERY TALK FOR PARES ODDFELLOWS
“This month we had a talk on Public House Design by retired brewery architect Michael Moore. He entertained us with unusual anecdotes, including a “Bank Job” and caused much hilarity when he stated that he had been in most courts in the country. His colour board display illustrated just how the Breweries design their premises to extract our hard earned money. One or two members had visited establishments Mike had designed over thirty years ago. Unfortunately he did not bring any “free” samples. Members enjoyed the evening and Julia Ellis gave a vote of thanks. A Burns Night had been arranged at Perkins Restaurant, Plumtree and some members joined with Nottingham District to celebrate this occasion. Derby District Annual Dinner Dance was to be held at The Spot, Derby and ten members had arranged to go although Ann for Breeze Magazine in the following areas: Bricknell was not expected to win the “Guess the Length of the Speeches” prize this year. Bramcote Hills • Bramcote Village The next meeting is on the 12th March when we will be having a demonstration by Long Eaton Media Art. Attenborough • Wollaton/nr Bramcote Lane Remember our domino match is against Nottingham District on • Beeston Rylands • Chilwell 1st March at 7.30 pm at Dunkirk. Pares Oddfellows meet on the second Monday of each month CALL: 07974 746722 at the Rose & Crown, Market Street, Draycott at 7.30pm. Our OR EMAIL: distribution@breeze-magazine.co.uk members cover the DE72 area and Long Eaton. Following our meetings we have a social event which can be in the form of a LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH: demonstration,a speaker or even a film. 1) YOUR FULL NAME 2) AREA YOU LIVE IN Why not come along?”
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The Rotary Club of Ilkeston have given £500.00 to the Ilkeston Stroke Club at one of its recent meetings. Elaine Smith and a colleague were guests of Rotary President Colin Ware who himself suffered a stroke in 2010. Elaine highlighted the difficulties in gathering funding to pay for the high cost of transport for their meetings and trips and said that the money presented would go a long way to help those members who have had strokes to have a social life and go on trips that they may not have been able to do. Their meetings are held in the Flamstead Centre at Ilkeston and every possible support is given to those attending. Elaine Smith can be contacted on 0115 932 1310 if help for stroke victims is needed.
TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY EAST MIDLANDS AREA Meetings held at 6th Beeston Scout Hut, Middle Street, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1GA All meetings Saturday afternoon from 14.00 unless otherwise stated Programme 2012 March 31 Tramway Modelling – New Materials and Methods Alan Kirkman April 28 The Peter Davis Slide Collection Dave Carson – London Transport 1880 - 1970 May 26 London Tramways Edward Dawes August 25 Members Meeting - your opportunity to talk about your recent activities September 29 Tramways of Siberia Bob Hall October 27 Nottingham’s U Cycle Network Joanna Ward November 24 Blackpool’s Tramway Steve Burd December 15 Tramway Films from the TMS Archive Roger Benton For further Information contact Dave Hanger on 01455 203 307 Programme correct as of 29 January 2012
Beeston West End Short Mat Bowling Club meet every Tuesday from 10am to 12.30pm and every Thursday 2pm to 4.30pm at the West End Youth & Community Centre. Why not join them and get some healthy gentle exercise. The membership is £4 per year and £1.50 per session which includes refreshments. Telephone 0115 925 7738 for more details.
Forro Porro in concert at Chilwell Road Methodist Church, Beeston on Saturday, March 31st 7.30 p.m. Adults £8, Concessions £6, children £3, Family (2 + 2) £15 – tickets available from church office – 0115 9431164 Forro Porro are four brilliant musicians from the UK, coming together to delight audiences with South American fiesta sounds – Brazilian Forro and Colombian Porro – and Cumbia, a driving accordion and drum music that raises the spirits and fills up the dance floor. The line-up features accordion, zabumba and timbal drums, triangle, sax, flute and clarinet, making the kind of killer rhythms that keep a party in full swing. The band is a combination of two highly accomplished performing duos – Mambo Jambo and The Hut People. Each of these accomplished musicians has a wealth of experience having performed and toured under different guises with top names in the Jazz, Folk and World Music scenes, winning a BBC award and featuring at many of the UK’s major festivals. www.myspace.com/forroporro www.chilwellroadmethodist.org.uk This concert is part of Village Ventures, Notts County Council’s Rural and Community Touring Scheme, co-ordinated by Artservice and financially assisted by Arts Council England, Notts CC, Broxtowe Borough Council and the six other District Councils. www.villageventures.org.uk
CANCER JOURNEY Is a support group for those with cancer or who have had cancer. The group meet at the Village Hotel at 7pm on the first Monday of each month. Their next meetings is on 2nd April. Just come along! For further information contact Trish on 01159 468902
COMMUNITY CHOIR EVENT Ron Newsham is directing a brand new production of Adrian Snell's classic album "The Passion" this Easter. This is an exciting project - churches and community working together to tell the Easter story in the heart of Beeston - but they need more singers! There is still time to join them on Thursday evenings at John Clifford School 8 - 10pm - there are no auditions for the choir. Originally released as an LP 1980, the Passion was staged in Nottingham in 1982 and continues to be performed round Europe. For 2012, we have re-scored and updated the music, re-written the choir parts, to create an inspiring multi-media entertainment. The Passion 2012 will be performed at the beginning of April at the Pearson Centre in Beeston.
Queen's Medical Centre League of Friends Coffee Morning 14th April 2012 10am -12noon At St Leonard's Community Hall Wollaton Entrance £1 (this includes Coffee and Biscuits) There will be a raffle, cake, bric a brac, tombola , cards and jewellery stalls WOLLATON ROAD METHODIST CHURCH BEESTON invite you to A Charity Band Concert by The Nottingham Salvation Army Brass Band onSaturday 31st March 2012 at 7pm. Tickets are available from Wollaton Road Church every Saturday morning between 10am & 12noon Price £5.00 including refreshments.
For more information see passion2012.org.uk - you can contact Ron by email (info@passion2012.org.uk) or leave a message on 07039 404126.
All proceeds are in aid of:Cerebral Palsy (CP Sports), The Stroke Association & Forget-Me-Notts.
EASTER CELEBRATION Arts, Crafts, Music and Drama Chilwell Road Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Beeston Saturday 7 April - Tuesday 10 April, 2012 Throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, Chilwell Road Methodist Church will be welcoming visitors to their Easter Festival. The works, which are themed in ‘What does Easter mean for you?’ include painting, photography, needlework, poetry or video; others flower and yet others still using music or drama. There's something for everyone in this Celebration of the Meaning of Easter. The Church will be open for visitors Easter Saturday 2.00 4.30pm; Easter Day 12 noon - 1.30pm & 4.00 - 6.00pm; Easter Monday 10.00am - 4.30pm, when Cream Teas will be available; Tuesday 10.00am - 2.00pm
BEESTON CHILWELL ROAD METHODIST BENEVOLENT SOCIETY MONEY RAISING SUCCESS A big thank you to all those who heard the choir singing and gave so generously says Ruth Taylor.
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QUEENSWOOD METHODIST HOME Present Saturday 17 March 2012 @ 7.30pm at Chilwell Road Methodist Church Chilwell Road Beeston PURE STEEL (Heanor Gate School) Tickets £7 in advance from Queenswood or phone 0115 9221037 or £8 on the door
She, along with the rest of the group raised the sum of £762.12 over the three nights that the choir sang on the streets of Beeston and Chilwell with their house to house collection.
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