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Mike Barnes started his working life training as an accountant with local textile firm Penn Nyla and later Cautaulds but soon realised that his future lay in working for himself. With the knowledge he gained he began manufacturing underwear using the world renowned Nottingham Lace. From a small factory in the Nottingham Lace Market, market traders and shops were supplied by Mike. He disposed of his seconds on Sneinton market where he became easily recognised with his distinctive moustache! Besides selling his stock Mike become known locally as a source on the methods of garment production and began to sell specialist elastics and trimmings. Habadashery and craft supplies were added to the range and the word spread to the dance schools and theatre groups that if something special was required Mike would probably be able to get it or at least provide the necessary contact. Mikes business has now grown and has a wide range of fancy textile, trimmings and ribbons. Visit The Sewing Box, Willoughby Street, Beeston NG9 2LT Tel: 0115 913 4043. www.mikebarnes-trimmings.co.uk
We’ve lots to celebrate this month. Including welcoming more new businesses in to 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! Marty Leighton gives us an insight into his progression from the Nottingham coalfields into the field of fashion and the imminent launch of an internet fashion wear site from Beeston. “Born into a mining family, unremarkably on leaving school I ended up wo’kin’ down th’ pit. I’d wanted to study art but my headteacher, who’d left an indelible impression on me, usually via the cane, begged to differ! “ If you go down this road son” he mocked as he clocked my portfolio, “all you’ll end up drawing is the dole”. So there was an inevitability about following in my forefathers pit booted footsteps -sweatin’ cobs in the sweltering heat of the most inhospitable of workplaces - the coal face. A few years later I met my wife, a sample hand machinist, who’s ambition was to start her own business which together we eventually did. I have always made it a priority to buy and retail ‘British’ whenever possible, thus giving my customers ‘Lovely Quality’ at a ‘Fair Price’ which is precisely what our U.K. registered trade mark ‘Love Affair’ has represented to our customers over the years. We’ve now used our unique trade mark to create our internet domain name www.loveaffairfashionwear.com a bargain fashion wear site for all ages. So come on ladies, take a walk on the glamorous side. Visit our site or our Beeston retail unit - for the real deal - the ‘Love Affair Deal’. Willoughby Street, opposite Iceland on the High Road, Beeston. Open Mon, Thurs, Friday and Saturday 10am to 3pm.
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Meet Carly Collingwood, she lives with her partner and their three year old son and they moved to Beeston in 2009. “Last year while I was unemployed I 10am - 4pm applied to Oxfam to run an Oxjam Festival Bartons Plc. 61 High Road, Chilwell, in Beeston, alongside approximately Nottingham, NG9 4AJ twenty five other towns and cities in UK. June 3rd - NOT The Camden Market: Jubilee Market There was so much support from local people and as a result the Oxjam Beeston, July 1st - National Markets Fortnight Takeover was a huge success and we New start-ups special event raised over £4000 for Oxfam. Food Hall, Arts & Crafts, Childrens, Fashion I am now helping establish a monthly indoor retail Market at & Accessories & more. Bartons and also a monthly acoustic night. Live music, childrens entertainment, seating area The first of these will start in June and I am looking forward to for eating/drinking bought produce. helping bring a regular festival flavour to Bartons. Stalls offered at very competitive rates - 50-100 available. For our Jubilee market on June 3rd stalls are £15. Enquiries - please call Carly on 07414 781067 On July 1st for National Markets Fortnight they will be £15 www.bartonsplc.co.uk or £10 for new-startups to test-drive a stall and start a business. Please support our Jubilee Market on Sunday June 3rd!” To grab a stall and give it a go, call Carly, on 07414 781067 www.bartonsplc.co.uk Bartons Plc. 61 high road, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 4AJ
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Meet Gail and Gary the new owners of Mish Mash Gallery on the High Road in Chilwell. Gail is trained in retail display and management, Gary has been involved with interior refurbishment and also photography for a number of years and has had work published. At Mish Mash you will see an ever changing selection of stock starting from a few pounds. “Our aim is to display great pieces of artwork, ceramics, retro pieces and more. We source and stock a constantly changing blend of artwork, photography, furniture, ceramics and glass to suit today's interiors. We also stock a selection of mostly original retro pieces which work well with a variety of styles. Good design and satisfying looks are important elements in our pieces. We are always seeking new artists and sources which we feel fit the Mish Mash style. We share a passion for art and design which will hopefully be evident in our gallery. We look forward to welcoming you” Mish Mash Gallery, 178 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5BB. Open: Tue - Fri, 9.00 - 6.00. Saturday 9.00 - 5.00
Meet Linda, the owner of LH Millinery based in Sandiacre. “After working in Accounts for a number of years, in 2004 I decided to leave my job and work for myself selling hats on a market stall in Long Eaton, Bakewell, and Castle Donnington. Customers often asked for different styles, colours and sizes which is when I decided to look into doing a Millinery course. I attended a few in Wombourne which whet my creative appetite. I followed this by taking a HNC in Millinery at Leeds College of art and design and haven't looked back since. So if you need a fascinator, hat or bag which is dyed to match your outfit then please give me a call. I am also in the process of developing my hat hire side of the business, all enquiries welcome. Contact Linda on 07500 965245 or email: linda@lhmillinery.com www.lhmillinery.com
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New Super club set to open its doors in Long Eaton Long Eaton is set to have a new super club in its midst with the opening of Ciros Long Eaton. Opening up in what was formerly known as Credos nightclub, Ciros mission statement is simple: to bring the Midlands community music they want to hear in a safe secure and fun environment. The club’s music policy is 'anything goes', mixing up dance classic, current charts, R & B, live bands, seventies & eighties and the odd superstar DJ thrown in for good measure. Ciros Long Eaton is brought to you by mother and son team Lisette and Lee Firetto, who started off in the nightclub trade twelve years ago with a little local nightclub in the market town of Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire. Through hard work and the support of the local community they managed to grow the club to a thousand capacity national venue regularly hosting international acts and DJ's such as Judge Jules, Danny Dyer, Sub Focus, Stanton Warriors, Kaiser Chiefs, Sean Lynch (Boyzone), Andy C, and Jaguar Skills to name a few. Ciros Long Eaton will follow a similar format with the launch weekend being set for the four day Jubilee bank holiday starting on the 1st of June. Over that weekend the club will play host to four days of acts ranging from Radio 1’s Judge Jules to national acclaimed live band Snatch, a 70’s and 80’s night and a bank holiday Sunday with two of old Credos old legends Pete Reynolds and Leroy Crawford playing at the club. Ciros is currently looking for bar staff, promoters and DJ’s for more information contact Ciros on 07940 919 653 / 0115 972 7871 email ian@ciros-club.com or check out www.ciros-club.com.
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Celebrating five years of success! Pot N Kettle was opened in 2007 and has become a very popular place for people to go and be creative with their friends and family, with some of their customers coming every week to paint pottery, while indulging in their luxury homemade cakes. “Pot N Kettle has recently won an award for the most loved business in Nottingham based on lots of positive feedback from our customers and we thought that was even more reason to celebrate its 5th anniversary and have a fun day. Fathers Day is on 17th June and painted mugs are always our most popular gift whether they have painted handprints on them or a painted picture they are always lovely gifts and they are perfect for those Dads who are hard to buy for. A great alternative to the socks he gets every year!� Pot N Kettle, 115 High Road, Beeston Tel: 0115 9228029
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The Queens Diamond Jubilee really is a reason to party! So whether you are organising your own or joining in a street party, we’ve a few ideas to keep you flying your flag! Organisers of the Hemlock Happening are gearing up for this year’s Diamond Jubilee Hemlock Happening, which will take place on Saturday 2nd June between 1.00pm and 10.45pm. In honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, this year’s Hemlock Happening will celebrate with all things 1950s, including a vintage car display, 1950s postcard, pastiches, themed dance workshops, a Lindy Hop Invasion and an hour-long performance of fifties inspired music from the Jeanie Barton Quartet. This year’s event hopes to be extra special, marking not only the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee but also a decade since the first Hemlock Happening was held in celebration of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. A whole range of activities are planned for the Hemlock Happening celebration, including royal make and take activities, exhibitions, sports, climbing walls, regal dress up with the Beeston Theatre Group and a tent full of Jubilee and Olympic fun. A Jubilee-themed street theatre project to royally entertain unsuspecting visitors will also take place between 1.00pm and 5.00pm. Community groups and organisations will be pulling out all the stops to decorate their stalls with bunting and flags to celebrate and a grand A celebratory concert by Occasional Brass and finale spectacular firework the Attenborough Hand bell Ringers display will close the event with Malcolm Bachelor on the organ. at 10.30pm. Held on Friday 1st June 7.30 pm at St. Mary’s Church Attenbourough Entrance £5.00 (Under 16’s £2.50) including a toast to the Queen Ticket information telephone 925 4385
And as we celebrate this time round - here’s a reminder of how some of you celebrated in the past. Kindly sent in by a reader - things really have changed since this was taken!
Schoolchildren will meet Queen Victoria and learn about life in Victorian Eastwood as part of celebrations for the upcoming Diamond Jubilee at Eastwood’s D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre. Throughout May, the special Queen Victoria School Tours will give children the opportunity to share in the excitement of preparing for Queen Victoria’s arrival to her own Diamond Jubilee by making bunting and flags. They will also be provided with ‘best clothes’ to meet her in – a pinafore for the girls and a waistcoat for the boys. The tours will take place at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum and the D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre, Eastwood and will be a fun and interactive way of bringing the past to life and get into the tradition of celebrating historic events. The tours are part of a comprehensive education package offered to schools and groups in the local area. If you are interested in arranging a tour or require more information, please contact the Education Officer on 0115 917 3824.
South Broxtowe Jubilee Beacon Beacons will be lit throughout the nation at around 10-10.30pm on Monday 4 June. One of these, the South Broxtowe Beacon, will be adjacent to Bramcote Village with associated music, entertainment, food, bar, bonfire and fireworks on the Scout Campsite on Common Lane, Bramcote NG9 3DT. This event is organised by the local scouts and guides and supported by several local organisations including the Beeston and District Civic Society, the Bramcote Hills Community Association, the Hemlockstone Lions Club, St Michael’s Church, the University of Nottingham, Sainsbury’s, Broxtowe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council. Activities on the campsite will start at 8.30pm and the event will end with the lighting of the beacon followed by fireworks at 10.30pm. All welcome. Free entry. Walk to the event if you can, but there is parking on-site for those who find walking difficult.
Wollaton Inner Wheel decided to start the celebrations early by having a Jubilee themed senior citizens party. Thanks to impeccable planning and good weather the 58 folk had a fantastic time.
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Jubilee Week at Denby Visitor Centre The latest Heritage Ware pieces by Denby are available exclusively from the Visitor Centre. ‘Great British Byngo’, with his Union Jack left ear and special tag has been designed to commemorate 2012 , the year of the Queens Diamond Jubilee and London Olympics. Byngo comes in two sizes and is entirely handmade. Each of the Editions is 200 pieces, all numbered and presented in a gift box with a certificate. Over the Jubilee Week at Denby the Derbyshire Motorhome Show (2nd – 4th June) will take place with a wide selection of vehicles from popular manufacturers. Singing duo ‘Victory Belle’ will perform a medley of popular songs from the last 60 years in the courtyard on Monday 4th from 11.30am. Make and paint your own unique Jubilee Souvenir on the special Craft Sessions at 11am and 2pm daily throughout the school holiday. Craftroom Tours are also available daily at 12pm and 3pm. There will be special offers in the Denby Factory Shop over the week as well, plus cookery demonstrations and more. Denby Visitor Centre is just a few miles from Nottingham just south of Ripley. The Centre is open every day with free entry and parking. There is a selection of shops including the Denby Factory Shop, Bourne’s Restaurant, free cookery demonstrations, Pottery Tours, outdoor play area and museum. www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk Call 01773 740799 for further details. Denby Visitor Centre, Denby, Derbyshire DE5 8NX
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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 JUNE 12 ISSUE: 23rd May 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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Climb every mountain... This summer, local residents Mike and Sue will be attempting to climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. Their trek will take them through five different eco-systems until they eventually reach the Uhuru Peak summit which stands at over 19,000 feet above sea level. They will face eight consecutive days of trekking with the final day challenging them to 15 hours of climbing at high altitudes. Breeze finds out what inspired the challenge...
Needless to say, preparations have been under way for some time now and, with two snapped achillies tendons and a trip to the summit of Mount Snowdon behind them, the pair are just about ready for their challenge! Although the original drive behind their trip was to fulfil personal ambitions, Mike and Sue would like to take the opportunity to raise money for charity. Their chosen organisation is Pseudomyxoma Survivor which provides invaluable support for survivors and carers of people with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP). PMP is a rare cancer that usually starts in the appendix and is an extremely rare condition thought to affect between only one and two million people worldwide per year. As the condition is so rare it is often difficult for sufferers and their families to find information and Pseudomyxoma Survivor provides them with much needed support through a worldwide network of fellow sufferers. For further information on PMP, please visit the website www.pseudomyxomasurvivor.co.uk. If you would like to support Mike and Sue on their challenge and help to raise money for PMP, please visit their Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/mike-hibbert. All donations will be very gratefully received and go directly to the PMP charity.
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Room In The Roof? We look at Rooftech UK Ltd who have national expertise right here on your
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One point of contact and one team From the initial phone call through to completion the client will only be liaising with Rooftech employees, there are no sub-contractors involved. All major stage decisions and the day to day running of the project will be handled by Oliver. “There are many completed conversions/extensions to view in the local area, at Rooftech we think this is vital in selecting the right company to carry out your dream project as we can show our clients the actual bricks and mortar finished build in their local area, not just a photograph.
Meet their past customers “This service gives them a chance to view their high quality of finishing and to also meet past customers who have had us in their homes.” adds Oliver. Each conversion is designed specifically to your tastes, from an ultra modern look to a rustic traditional finish with exposed timber and brickwork. If dormers are a feature of the conversion then they must blend in with the original look of your existing roof line. They achieve this using the highest quality reclaimed materials.
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Need a bigger home without the moving costs? Potentially your roof space could be transformed into the largest bedroom in your property and an en-suite can be included, whether it is housed in a dormer or partitioned off the conversion, Rooftech are confident you will be pleased with your new master bedroom. The new conversion /extension will not only add value to your property but also eliminate the stress and strain of moving.” Some conversions/extensions may require planning permission “Our architect will put all design drawings together allowing you to view them before submission to the local councils. Any structural calculations and building notices will all be handled by Rooftech with regular site visits from the local authority building control. This is all included in the final quotation. There are no hidden costs”. reassures Oliver. All quotations are free of charge and will be returned to the potential client within five working days. Rooftech UK Ltd are a fully insured company with all work completed coming with a written guarantee. Tel Rooftech on: Office 0115 913 1075 or Mobile 07794 649714 Email: oliver.webster@ntlworld.com
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breezerecipe This months mounthwatering suggestion will add interest to any BBQ this coming summer... Courtesy of Nickie Davies Positive PR
Sticky Beer Ribs Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes - 1 hour Ingredients 2 x 350g rack of pork ribs, each rack cut in half 500ml bottle of Badger Tangle Foot Ale 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tbsp vegetable oil 30g root ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped 6 tbsp tomato ketchup 2 tbsp treacle 3 tbsp light soy sauce Sweet chilli sauce, to serve
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Method 1. Place the racks of ribs in to a large saucepan with the beer and top up with water to cover the ribs. Bring to the boil, then gently boil for 35 – 40 minutes until completely cooked through and tender, drain well. 2. In a large shallow dish, mix together the garlic, oil, ginger, chilli, ketchup, treacle and soy sauce. Add the ribs and brush them all over with the marinade until evenly coated. Leave to cool then cover and chill until ready to barbecue. 3. Cook the ribs over grey coals of a barbecue or medium heat of a gas barbecue for 15 – 20 minutes, brushing with any remaining marinade and turning often until browned and heated right through. Serve whole or cut up with sweet chilli sauce. Tip: Alternatively cook the ribs in a preheated 200C, fan 180C, gas 6 oven for 15-20 minutes until heated right through.
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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@breezemagazine.co.uk DEADLINE FOR JUNE 12 ISSUE: 23rd May 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.
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breezeappeal Long Eaton Street pastors have been in action for three years now. Patrolling the town centre streets from 11pm until 3am on Friday nights. During that time they have forged positive relations within the late night social scene. They continue to build on the good co-operation between the Police, the Pub trade and local night time revellers. Breeze catches up with them... The Long Eaton Street Pastors could possibly claim to have saved at least one life, when finding a seriously injured person, administering first aid whilst calling for paramedic assistance. Often helping worse for ware vulnerable young people to get home safely and are getting a reputation for handing out ‘flipflops’ and water to the ‘high heeled needy’. All the team members of the Glo Street Pastors come from a variety of local churches, putting their Christian faith into action. “Bringing light into the darkness” says one member. Each Glo Pastor has their own personal reasons and their own tales to tell. A common question they get asked is “why do you do this? “ Julie, one of the members of the group explained: “I wanted to join Glow Pastors when I learned that my neighbour said they had stopped going into Long Eaton. I thought that was so sad and wanted to help. I believe we should all do ‘our bit’, but especially as a Christian. Instead of moaning I felt I needed to get out and put what we believe into action.” Adrian, another member adds: “Love for our community and a passion for people was the simple reason I got involved with the group”.
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A passion for life, people and hope for the future of their local area is a strong feeling amongst all the Glo street Pastors. All their team members are CRB cleared and undertake regular and ongoing training with the Police Authorities, First Aid and other official organisations. They were thanked recently by a lady who was so grateful for the Pastors assistance, ensuring the safe return of her daughter after she was abandoned by her friends in a very vulnerable situation. Long Eaton Glo street pastors continue to help make their town centre a safer place to enjoy a night out for everyone. Further information can be found at www.trinitylongeaton.org.uk by clicking on the “what we do“ tab and following the link to ‘Glo street pastors’.
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breezebook review Welcome to our regular Book Review, where we give you the chance to win copies of the books we feature. Scott may not have come out of the Antarctic alive but the “rough notes” and “dead bodies” left to tell the tale have meant that his spirit is still very much alive. As we commemorate the centenary of Scott’s Polar expedition, there are queues on the slopes of Mount Everest and a proliferation of organised cycling challenges, expeditions, ocean crossings and similar adventures. His tales of endurance, hardship and courage still inspire those many - who are dissatisfied with their life, desperate to see more of the world, or determined to raise money for charity – to down tools and start on the adventure of a lifetime. With a foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, How To Get to the North Pole and Other Iconic Adventures is the perfect guide for armchair adventurers and anyone who has ever dreamed of doing something really BIG. Drawing on the experience of his own adventures as well as those of organising and supporting around 100 expeditions on all seven continents, author Tim Moss has put together a guide on how to: · Row an Ocean · Get to the North Pole · Cross a Desert · Sail the Seven Seas · Cycle around the World · Navigate a Big River · Get to the South Pole · Climb an Unclimbed Mountain
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Breeze advertorial Lighting the future Reset Renewables Ltd are working hard to help their customers in these hard economic times. They offer a friendly, family run, reliable, professional and quality approach to electrical contracting. They complete all electrical repair, installation and maintenance work to the highest of standards. Reset Renewables are confident in providing all of their domestic and commercial customers with a cost efficient no nonsense approach to electrical installation, maintenance or repair. Part of this approach is to lower electricity bills via LED lighting which they offer throughout Nottingham and Derby. Commercial premises Why not change grid fluorescent fittings or fluorescent fittings for low maintenance LED tubes or fittings? A typical saving on lighting of 70% is possible and each bulb has an average life of 40,000 hours. With low heat output and C02 emissions, the lack of UV also prevents fading or degradation of fabrics in retail and display areas. Domestic Replacing recessed 50w down lights with 5w-6w equivalent LED bulbs will cut the heat output significantly and if you have ten lights in a kitchen this could bring the electricity cost of the lighting down by ten times from 500w to 50-60w. John, the Manager of Reset Renewables explains why LED energy efficient lighting is the obvious choice in these cost conscious times: “I have them in my bathroom and kitchen, reducing my lighting costs by a factor of around ten and no fire risk associated with the equivalent halogen - they are now a mature technology.” He says. LED lighting comes in many different forms, including down lights, modular fittings and bulkheads amongst many others. This is one of the many simple ways to reduce long term costs to householders and businesses alike. Please visit their website to find out more or call for friendly, unbiased information or quotation.
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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Visiting Hoar Cross Hall you are greeted with a sign ‘Through these doors walk the loveliest people in the world’ which is a warm gesture and unexpected graphic in such a grand entrance. Breeze had the pleasure of being one of those people... On arrival we were greeted and checked in by friendly and welcoming staff members. Whilst checking in, you cannot help but notice The Long Gallery is spectacular, fooling you to think you are on a daily visit to a stately home not a spa! The walls are decorated with famous personalities with signatures to show their appreciation of their visit to the Hall. You really feel you are amongst the rich and famous, not an everyday experience for most of us! On arrival you are given luxurious robes to wear throughout your stay. Each of the rooms you enter are designed to give you the best experience - Snooze Room, Slumber Lounge are wonderful for relaxing. The spa’s are definitely worth indulging in. The heated beds give a relaxing way to dry off once you’ve sampled the massage foot therapies in the spa area. Following our relaxation and pampering morning. We headed for lunch which is included in the day, comprising of a delicious 3 course buffet, in the Plantation café. The chef was on hand to proudly announce his ongoing master chef of Yorkshire Pudding trials.
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The afternoon was spent at leisure after having our chosen treatment form the experts in the treatment rooms, a relaxing back massage or a facial. Both thoroughly enjoyable. Returning to the room, the Penthouse Suite was amazing, featuring a hot tub and outside balcony area overlooking the stunning gardens. The rooms reflect the stately home in their décor and design. In formal attire we headed for The Ballroom. A perfect end to the day. The staff were once again courteus and helpful in recommending choices from the menu, which proudly states ‘We are what we eat’. They proudly source and prepare local food. Something the chefs are passionate about and this is reflected in the quality. On reflection of our days events, The Ballroom, Champagne Bar and the soft tones of the piano playing in the background made you fully appreciate that Hoar Cross Hall was a rare treat in such wonderful settings. The mix of contemporary fittings in parts set against the backdrop of the stately home really is unique. As we prepared to leave we picked up a gold card, a token gift to take away. Another little reminder of the ethos of Hoar Cross Hall and its staff - a reminder of how to approach your day - with a smile. As we thumbed through the guest book it was obvious that not just us had a smile as we left. Leaving us with just one dilemma - when should we return! Hoar Cross Hall Spa Resort, Hoar Cross, Near Yoxall, Staffordshire DE13 8QS Tel: 01283 575 671 www.hoarcross.co.uk
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Dancing Feet School of Dance owes its success to its principle, Sharron Moncaster. She has been teaching adults and children, Ballroom, Latin, Street and Classical Sequence for over 20 years, some of her dancers competing at National Level. Sharron calm teaching technique ensures her dancers learn at their own ability and speed. Sharron also offers private dance lessons for anyone who feels they require that little bit of one to one tuition. She is a member of the IDTA and NATD, teaching and training her pupils to the standard required for IDTA examinations. Due to Sharron’s flare and expertise she is fantastic at choreographing Wedding Dances. Taking the couples choice of music, she is able to choreograph routines suitable for all ages and capabilities. For over a year Sharron’s Zumba classes have rocketed! One class soon escalated to 13 and she now has over 200 Zumba members who attend her sessions. Being a dancer, Sharron is able to put in that extra flair and element which has made her classes so enjoyable for all ages and abilities. For details of all classes call Sharron on 0115 9734797 or email sharrondancing@yahoo.co.uk www.dancingfeetschoolofdance.com
NIGHT NIGHT SLEEP TIGHT The importance of a good nights rest can never be underestimated as it affects many parts of the body even the skin. In fact the several hours spent in sleep each night are a time of dynamic, system-wide repair and healing. This medical fact inspired the newest treatment product from the skin experts at Dermalogica, designed to work while you rest. Introducing the Overnight Repair Serum. “The Overnight Repair Serum syncs with your body’s night time recovery process helping to increase luminosity while minimising fine lines, dryness and loss of elasticity. When it comes to our skin, we’re all looking for a way to turn back the clock. Whilst it may not be possible to go back in time, advances in technology means that today there are so many options available to our clients who we can confidently assure that their skin will look and feel younger. At Pastiche Therapy Centre our team of professionally qualified therapists are committed to offering both men and women the solution to all your skincare needs. Time in Pastiche can help take away stress, give you back your energy or pamper you into pure relaxation. For further information visit our website www.pastichetherapy.co.uk or To Book an appointment call 0115 922 6200 Follow us on Facebook
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Summer’s a comin’ – why leave romance to chance and miss out on all those long lazy evenings with that special someone? Meet for a cocktail or coffee and get to know one another as the sun goes down. Or maybe go for a stroll handin-hand along the river? Much more fun than being stuck inside on a computer! And no wasting your precious time on whether you have things in common – or worrying about personal or family issues. It’s all been done for you by Castro & Vieira, your local, professional, personal introduction service. Successfully launched this Spring, with clients waiting who might be just right for you, Castro & Vieira work with well-balanced, happy people, of all ages, with rewarding lives who have not had enough opportunity to meet other like-minded singles - who are professionals, academics, business people, creative types, managers…..or may have now retired from their busy working lives. So come on all you intelligent, positive, and proactive individuals with good social skills who want to share your lives with somebody special. Why not invest in yourself and your future by joining Castro & Vieira – you’ll be so pleased you did. Call 0115 852 4008 or email info@wematchpeople.com for an informal chat and free brochure. Quote ‘Breeze Summer’ for a 15% discount off current prices. See www.wematchpeople.com for full details and prices.
Viva Hair and Beauty Lounge invites you to a world of relaxation and self indulgence that doesn’t cost you the earth. The new stylish salon offers a comprehensive range of unisex hairdressing and beauty services, using only the best professional products. Their professional and highly trained staff provide relaxing and refreshing treatments to pamper you from head to toe. Viva Lounge staff take pride in offering the best possible service. Convenience means everything – the salon is situated on a main bus route and offers free parking. Newest recruit, Amy, shares the rest of the team’s passion for style and beauty. With an eye for perfection and experience on her side Amy offers faultless beauty treatments. “The new venture at Viva Lounge is an amazing opportunity for me. Angela and I work well together and share the same vision for the salon. The new packages and offers for the summer will help you look and feel your best whether it’s just a personal pamper or special occasion” she says. Viva Lounge also offer gift vouchers which are a perfect gift for that special someone. Details of the latest offers are available on their website or feel free to drop in call them at the salon with any enquiries. Viva Lounge look forward to seeing you soon. Viva Lounge, 263 Derby Road, Bramcote Tel: 0115 939 3797 www.vivalounge.co.uk
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Do your feet need an MOT for Summer? With summer just around the corner are your feet ready to be on display in sandals and flipflops? To give you the confidence to have your feet on show The Foot Room at Wollaton provides an Before After excellent standard of chiropody/podiatry treatments for hard skin, cracked heels, painful corns, verruca and ingrowing toenails. They are specialists in fungal nail reconstruction as shown in the images. This treatment allows unsightly damaged or fungal nails to be replaced and look as good as new. As well as general foot care at The Foot Room they are experts in nail surgery, for the removal of ingrowing toenails under local anaesthetic. Full biomechanical assessments are also available to treat numerous foot problems with a wide range of bespoke orthotics. So, to ensure your feet are ready for the coming months give The Foot Room a call on 0115 928 1000. Open 5 days a week. Late evening and Saturday appointments available.
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breezeappeal Some of the postmen from the Beeston Royal Mail delivery office are doing a bike ride from Padge Road in Beeston to Skegness to raise funds for the Minster View. This facility helps by supporting the parents of children with long term conditions. The ride takes place on Sunday 3rd June 2012. Breeze catches up with them... Minster View gives the parents of children with difficult and long term conditions a much needed break to re-charge their batteries. It’s a short break care home which helps with over night stays for children and young people with Autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. “It is a great and much needed support to families and has done many things for all the young people who attend. “They go out and about within the community.” says one of the postmen who will be riding. “The young people need an enormous amount of encouragement to do the simplest things which we all take for granted, they find it very difficult to communicate and socialise.”
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Minster View are in the process of creating a new sensory room which will benefit the young people immensely. The equipment needed to fill this sensory room is very expensive. They have also created a secret garden and a vegetable plot in which the young people can be involved with. “In the past we have done other fund raising events supporting a local school in which money was spent towards a new mini bus for the pupils to get about and sensory equipment.” adds another member of the cycling posse. If you would like to consider sponsoring the postmen who are riding for this good local cause please contact Julia on 07976 875 596. “We would all like to say a big thank you to those who have supported us in the past” adds one of the group.
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You’ve named the day and you’re now searching for the dress of your dreams. Look no further than LP Bespoke Bridal Gowns. Let them turn your dreams into a reality by creating your dress for you in their purpose built room in Beeston. They offer a free consultation service (evenings and weekends only) where you can discuss your likes and dislikes, look at ideas, pictures and designs you may have saved from magazines, discuss your venue, appropriate fabrics, embellishments and budget. Once you’ve decided to use their services, they will make a toile (this is a mock up) of your chosen design to ensure the dress fits perfectly and you are completely happy with the design. Only when the toile fits perfectly will LP Bespoke Bridal Gowns start to create your dress with your chosen fabric. The whole process of designing and creating your dream dress takes a minimum of six months. Apart from bridal gowns they also make jewellery and Victorian style corsets, which can reduce the waist size by up to four inches. Both Jayne Torvill and Karen Barber from Dancing on Ice have worn creations by LP Bespoke Bridal Gowns, so you will be following in stylish footsteps when you have your bridal gown created by them! To book your free consultation call Lynn on 07795355803 or email lynn@lpbespoke.com
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Are you hard of hearing/deafened? Do you communicate in English? Then why not join the Hard of Hearing Social Club and Lip-Reading Classes... Nottingham Hard of Hearing Social Club welcomes anyone with a hearing loss, their family and their friends to come along to meet other people, ask questions, meet professionals in a relaxed setting and socialise. The social club enjoys a range of talks, activities and outings throughout the year. Go along on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 10am-2pm, to the Nottinghamshire Deaf Society, 22 Forest Road West, Nottingham, NG7 4EQ. Lunch and refreshments are available for a small cost. If you would like to know more information or want to receive a programme of events, please contact Rachael Ravenlock. The Nottinghamshire Deaf Society also runs lip-reading classes for hard of hearing/deafened people who communicate in spoken English. Lip-reading is an important means of
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communication for many people with a hearing loss and with only 30% of the English language visible on the lips and many words having the same lip pattern, this can be challenging. Joining a lip-reading class can help you to maximise your understanding of those words you can see, and learn ways to overcome difficult lip-patterns. Lip-Reading classes run on Tuesday afternoons (2-3.30pm) and Thursday evenings (6-7.30pm) with new 10week courses beginning in September 2012. Contact Rachael Ravenlock to register on either course. For more information or if you have any other questions please contact – Rachael Ravenlock. Tel: 0115 988 7576 (Voice/Minicom) or 07817 275 253. Email: rachael.ravenlock@nottsdeaf.org.uk NDS, 22 Forest Road West, Nottingham, NG7 4EQ The Nottinghamshire Deaf Society (NDS) is a registered charity that works with Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafened people of all ages across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands Region focusing on ability rather than disability.
Share good times, feel healthier, enjoy life with Age UK Notts Membership. Are you bored? Or perhaps a little bit lonely? Put a spring in your step with over 40 things to do each month in and around Nottingham! Age UK Notts Membership is a great way to get out and about and make new friends and costs from just 50p per week. There is something for everyone as they offer a big range of activities including coffee mornings, exercise classes, ten pin bowling, table tennis, lunches, day trips, holidays, guided walks, dancing and craft groups to name but a few. Why not go along to their Welcome Morning? This is a great way to find out more, meet existing members and also chat to others, just like you, who are thinking about joining! The next Welcome Morning will take place on Thursday 24th May 2012 between 10.45am and 12.30pm. Age UK Notts is at 12 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham next door to the Nottm YMCA, opposite the Central Police Station. If you want to talk to them about Membership call 0115 841 4473.
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Animal Accident Rescue Unit (AARU) Fundraiser at Churchcroft Vets. Churchcroft Vets are hosting a fundraiser in aid of Animal Accident Rescue Unit. There will be a tea and cake sale, with other items for sale in aid of AARU; and Churchcroft themselves are contributing to the fund. In addition to funds raised from the sale of tea and cakes, Churchcroft will make a donation to AARU of 10% of the value of any flea controls, wormers or diets bought at the fundraiser. You can take the opportunity to stock up and do a good deed for animals in need at the same time! Animal Accident Rescue Unit is a charity that helps to arrange care for injured animals with no obvious owner. They are staffed by a team of volunteers who undertake the driving, the fostering at home and the administration. More information about how they work will be displayed at the fundraiser. Why not head down to join George and the team in raising funds for this excellent charity? It’s on Saturday May 19th from 2.30-4pm at 111 High Road, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham.
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breezegardening This month we look at more ways to help turbo charge your garden with delightful Perennial colour this summer. Let’s see how we can expand on our efforts to really get the colour going in your garden - this summer and beyond. Now we can look at Perennials which ‘magically’ pop up each year to give us lots of free colour! Knowing the planting zone can be very useful when you are planning your garden and flower bed areas. If you want some foliage all year round then look for something evergreen. Examples of evergreen perennials include Begonia, Azalea and Rhododendron. Examples of perennial herbs are Basil, Chives, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme. It is useful to know as these herbs won’t grow all year round in the garden but do come back the following spring/summer. For colour - which is what we are looking at in this article - there are many flowering types of perennial plants which will offer colour each summer without planting as we have to do with Annuals (the average bedding plants bought each summer season from garden centres etc).
Here are some Perennial types which flower to check out - make sure that whatever type you choose that you plant it in the appropriate part of your garden - that is the best way to choose rather than just go on looks alone as we want to succeed in our garden this year! Full sun perennials: Choose ones that are able to take the heat such as Campanula or Buddleia, Salvia and Helenium to name just a few. Perennial borders made up of full sun perennials can give the textures and shapes that really make the garden sing with a delightful harmony of colour! Full sun perennials are usually easy plants to grow for the novice gardener. Here are a few tips: Sunny Perennials care • Avoid heavy clay soils. The excessive winter moisture in these garden soils leads to rotting and death during winter months. • Full sun position (many can tolerate shade in the morning or late afternoon when it’s not as intense). • Sun on them between 9am and 3pm is vital to success so think how your house affects the shade in your garden before planting. • Soils with high organic matter content are highly beneficial so add mulch from your compost pile or buy some to add. • ‘Sunny’ perennials need regular maintenance e.g dead heading, pruning, division. • High organic content (mulch/compost) in the soil boosts perennial plant growth. • You can try a plant within a setting in your garden but don’t always expect success if the conditions above aren’t met. In which you can plant elsewhere in your garden or change the type of plant you put in.
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breezegardening Shaded area perennials: • A partly shady (or mostly sunny) garden is one that receives five to six hours of direct sun during the day. When it states that a plant does well in shade it normally means this type of shade.
Shady Perennials care Shady gardens need a little extra thought and care if we want a beautiful outcome. The main thing to be clear is that while some plants survive in a dry shady location, few if any plants can thrive in these conditions.
Partial shade • Open or medium shade is found under the canopy of trees. This area will be out of the sun for four or five of the day's brightest hours, but receive sun early or late in the day. Most shade gardens fall into this category.
• Ensure plants have adequate water - keep an eye on soil moisture and don’t just let it dry out. The plants will ‘drink’ some of it, it doesn’t just evaporate. Don’t forget! Use waste water if drought restrictions are in place - bathwater won’t hurt them, nor will dish water.
Plants that may grow in these two conditions well include Wild blue phlox, Astilbe, Foxglove and Japanese anemone. Full shade Full shade is cast by the thick, broad canopies of deciduous trees. Dense shade, the heaviest type, is the cool, evenly dark shadow on the floor of an evergreen grove or beside buildings that block light for most of the day. Hepatica, Celandine poppy, Heuchera, Foamflower and Bleeding Heart all accept full shade growing conditions.
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• You may have to apply around one and a half inches of water a week in a shady area with perennials in to keep it looking good. This is especially so if there are trees nearby which are providing the shade as they compete for the water. So there we have our starter guide to Perennials! There is much we can return to but why not get started now and build as we go forward - gardening is a ‘project’ after all - it doesn’t have an end point (that would spoil all the fun!). Get cracking on the planting as we get a little warmer (hopefully by now!) and as always with your gardening... enjoy!
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LOCAL FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR bre MOVES TO LONG EATON Ellis-Fermor & Negus are delighted to welcome family solicitor Helen Prins, formerly of Chambers & Hind (Stapleford) to their Long Eaton office. Helen has been a qualified lawyer since 1984 and has worked in Stapleford since 1987 until Chambers & Hinds’ recent closure. Helen Prins joins Karen Wilson in the Long Eaton family department and together they can assist you with divorce and separation matters, children issues and financial settlements. Between them they can offer a variety of services to help you resolve your family issues. “One size does not fit all” and Helen and Karen will work with you to choose a family legal process most suited to your particular circumstances. Ellis-Fermor & Negus are proud to offer a Collaborative Law Service and a Mediation service. Both services are alternatives processes for you and your former partner to resolve the issues arising from your divorce or separation, in a more amicable and less confrontational way. Court involvement can be reduced or avoided by using these alternative processes, and are much better at reducing conflict or hostility. Helen Prins said: “I am delighted to join the family law team at Long Eaton and to continue providing a quality service to my clients in a caring, sensitive and efficient way”. In her spare time Helen enjoys foreign travel (especially to India), and is an enthusiastic of classical music. She has sung with the Nottingham Harmonic for twenty five years. If you have family problems why not take advantage of our FREE first 20 minute appointment for initial advice about your matter and to discuss the options available to you. Telephone Helen Prins on 0115 972 5222 or email her on h.prins@ellis-fermor.co.uk.
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ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] Although there may be set backs to future goals any obstacles are removed quickly. Mental and physical exhaustion is eliminated when finding peace and tranquillity away from the environment. Arguments are kept at bay where you feel they belong. Disappointment in others only proves you were right and the loss is theirs not yours. TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th] Unable to be in two places at once tension mounts and you find sorting matters out is not as easy as you thought. Finding the right solution proves difficult until you come up with an idea, which solves the problem once and for all. You enjoy time alone and find peace, gaining much in the way of a clear head to deal with the rest of the month.
GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] May brings opportunities for you to make positive changes to an area of your life to which you have felt some disappointment. Coming up with new ideas meets the approval of loved ones, giving their full support. Helping younger members of the family brings satisfaction with a helping hand if and when. Odd jobs are completed.
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CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd] Ready for a rest and a break of some kind you take yourself off to put yourself back on track mentally and physically. Taking no nonsense you prove your worth to those around away from home gaining the respect you rightly deserve. Temptation comes your way when seeing something you would like. Cautious you give much thought.
LEO [July 24th-August 23rd Overworked and in demand drives you to resolving issues in your life to which you felt were being ignored. Taking a step back you begin making changes, which are long overdue. Financial gain through hard work comes in at a time when least expected. Support from those close helps when emotions get the better of you. VIRGO [August 24th-September 23rd] Busy as ever you manage to secure some time for yourself during the month. Seeing eye to eye with another proves difficult especially when you are aware of their actions. Plans made for alterations in and around the home may well proceed during May. Being out and about with those you love eliminates tension and pressure.
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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] Slowing down is not an option for many of this birth sign. Firing on all 5 cylinders and with a schedule to match, mind you doesn’t burn your candle at both ends. End of the month life slows down and you are able to rest up getting that balance in your life. Making sure you are doing the right thing could be costly, but well worth it in the end.
CAPRICORN [December 23rd-January 20th] Meeting new and influential people comes at a time when needing direction. Taking stock of opportunities and making important decisions is easier than you thought. With lots to do and think about the month becomes somewhat challenging. Younger members of the family proof their worth with a day out family thoroughly enjoy.
SCORPIO [October 23rd-November 22nd] Dealing with matters of the heart becomes vital when in doubt. Clearing the air and compromising brings an end to any uncertainty. With a heavy schedule about to take place organisation as you discover is the key to success. Requests from family may come in at the wrong time but you manage to help out and gain success end of month.
AQUARIUS [January 21st-February 19th] With so much to do and little time to do it pressure mounts giving you less time for yourself. Getting through important paperwork won’t be easy but you manage to clear most allowing others to help out. Meeting up with someone you haven’t seen for a while and catching up on all whats happened makes a welcome change from routine.
SAGITTARIUS [November 23rd-December 22nd] Trying to cram everything into some days proves difficult. Commitments take over, with your life appearing to be on hold for a short time. Taking no nonsense you put your foot down with someone giving him or her an ultimatum, which works out well. Plans and arrangements are made for time away enhancing any skills you may have.
PISCES [February 20th-March 20th] Tired and ready for a change of scenery you look forward to some kind of break in the foreseeable future. Loved ones take care not to overload you with any concerns but your willing to step in if and when to help others when needed. Plans go out the window when realising you cannot complete those jobs in and around the home
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Email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk Love plants, want to share your knowledge or learn more? The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society, an active and enthusiastic group, would love to hear from you. Their passion is the enjoyment of perennial or hardy plants i.e. plants that usually die back over winter and pop back up in spring. A programme of talks by guest speakers runs from October to April on the second Friday of the month in West Bridgford Community Hall. The keynote event on the 9th November, 2012 is an illustrated talk on Transforming your Garden by Bunny Guinness. Bunny is a regular panellist on Gardener’s Question Time, prolific journalist and winner of 6 Gold Medals at Chelsea Flower Show. Tickets now on sale – see website. In summer coach trips visit inspirational gardens not generally open to the public. The Secret Garden, a small walled botanic garden at Wollaton Park, Nottingham has been tended by a group of volunteer members for over 30 years! From Easter to the end of September the garden is open to the public on Sundays from 2-4p.m. Plants are sold at very reasonable prices. Local groups are welcome to visit the garden during summer afternoons or evenings. Visit www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham , or www.facebook.com/nottinghamgroupofthehardyplantsociety
John Clifford are holding their Spring Fair, Saturday May 19th 11:00am – 2:00pm. Lots of fun for all the family. Go along and enjoy the entertainment in the arena where there will be dancing by the children, singing by the children and adults and a Judo demonstration to name but a few. “We will be having a BBQ, refreshments lots of stalls including Raffle, Tombola, Lucky Dips, Cakes, Beer Tent, Hook a Duck, Bouncy Castle and Slide, Football Tournament, Toys and Books, Preloved Clothes and many more. The fair will take place rain or shine inside or out, but fingers crossed for a sunny day. We look forward to seeing you there”.
Pre-school children have been celebrating the declaration of two new Local Nature Reserves in Watnall by helping to plant new wildflower plugs at the newly-declared Watnall Green Local Nature Reserve. Children from the Watnall Pre-school Group joined the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Jacky Williams, at Watnall Green, which has been declared as a Local Nature Reserve to recognise the site as an area of natural interest.
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A “big hearted bake” is being held on Saturday 30th June 2012 at Greenwood Community Centre, Banks Road, Toton Nottingham 12-4pm. Along with a range of refreshments, delicious array of cakes and stalls they are holding a fabulous raffle. “The event is being held in memory of our beautiful daughter Cerys. Cerys was born with a complex heart condition and despite major surgery at 5 days old she sadly died at 12 days old. “Little Hearts Matter” support families and those affected when a child is born with half a working heart, like Cerys. We received fabulous comprehensive information from them and even now her broken hearted mummy and daddy are receiving support from them”. Please join them in raising awareness and funds on the day.
Here comes the sun..... With the mix of sun, rain, warmth and now rain again we couldn’t wish for better growing conditions.... The sunshine is round the corner and it’s time to get planting out. With the seedlings shivering on the windowsills, volunteers at DIG The annual plant IN, Stapleford’s community sale of the Long Eaton & allotment, have been busy District Horticultural preparing structures, planting Society is on Saturday, potatoes and staring seedlings ready for the May 26th at 241 Derby spring to begin in earnest. Road, Long Eaton. ‘DIG IN’ regular growing sessions run on Thousands of top quality Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10-12 bedding plants, alpines, and are open to anyone to come along. shrubs, ground cover Kathy, local volunteer explained: “We are lucky to and lots more. have our worker, Lauren Kinnersly, back on site. Open 9.00.am till its The aim is to support volunteers at the site so gone! Early arrival is they feel confident to try growing at home. It’s a advised. Any surplus friendly and fun environment and open to all. produce can be accepted Saturday mornings are run by volunteers who from Thursday 24th. weed, sow and plant whatever the weather. Come For further details along and give us a try!” Tel 0115 973 5318 DIG IN will also be running a variety of workshops on bee keeping and bug hunting/pond dipping during the summer and regular cook and eat sessions on site. Kathy added “DIG IN offers a range of different outdoor experiences for all the family from The Friends of cooking, growing and exploring the biodiversity College House Junior that enables us all to grow the healthy food we School are holding a car need. We are always looking for new volunteers to boot sale at the school join us and help us continue to do what we do on Sunday 27th May .Visit our website or blog for more information on from 9am till 11.30am. our activities in 2012.” Admission is £1. If you’re interested, please call 07943 700302 Refreshments for sale. Take a look at Gates open for setting up www.diginstapleford.org.uk and at 7.30am: £5 per car; www.digincommunityallotment.blogspot.com £7.50 per van. For more details please phone the school office on 0115 913 8558.
**No new goods to be sold due to licensing restrictions.
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West Hallam Drama GRoup are excited to announce that thier forthcoming production of 'Look, No Hans!' by John Chapman and Michael Pertwee, an amateur production in association with Samuel French Ltd., It will take place on 10th, 11th and 12th May at Stanley Village Hall, Coronation Road, Stanley, Nr. Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Performances will start at 7.30pm and there will be a licensed bar, light refreshments and an interval raffle. The action is set in Berlin, in an apartment above a British Motor Company's showrooms; but there’s no need to worry as English is spoken throughout! This is a comedy/farce that contains all the usual chaos and confusion that go hand in hand with misunderstandings and mistaken identities; and, as plot and sub-plot become intertwined there are ladies in cupboards and mistresses bumping into wives – Peter Fisher’s birthday turns up more surprises than were planned! Do go along and see the play! “We can promise you a good laugh, so book your tickets now for one of the performances and the cast will entertain and delight you with their presentation of this great comedy”. Please call 01159 305 386 for your tickets, which are £6.50 each, now! If you get the answer phone, please leave your name and telephone number, saying you'd like tickets for the play; and somebody will ring you back as soon as they can. We look forward to seeing you there!
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br Counselling / Psychotherapy confusing terms Local leading psychotherapist Martin Smith seeks to try and help out over the confusion between the various terms and labels that exist around the world of psychological therapies. People often ask what the difference is between counselling and psychotherapy and terms like CBT, NLP, TA and a raft of other terms. For Martin the terms are of secondary importance to the goal of any therapeutic interventions. This should be to help people move on with their lives in a more productive and fulfilling way. If you are suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, or other issues linked to pressures of modern life, or haunted by past events or traumas the most important thing is to get help that literally helps you. The approach taken by therapists can vary a great deal but Martin has an important rule he tries to apply when working with any client, that is, you feel better when you leave a session than you did when you arrived and that each session builds on progress and focuses on helping you move forward whilst appreciating the difficulties you have been facing. A vital issue these days is that a therapist is flexible in approach and has a range of skills to help people move on effectively, drawing from a range of theories and techniques. This is Martin’s approach and if you want to move your life forward now, call Martin direct on 07 973 410 010 for an initial appointment or email him at itctherapy@aol.com for more information. In keeping with his flexible approach appointments are available during the day, evenings and weekends to suit your needs and commitments.
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