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breeze what’s on We’ve lots of Christmas Services in our area as well as other events related to this festive season..... CHRIST CHURCH CHILWELL’S CHRISTMAS SERVICES 20th December 7.00pm Carol Service Carols by Candlelight 24th December 4.30pm Crib Service 11.00pm Midnight Communion 25th December 9.00am Holy Communion 25th December 10.45am Holy Communion combined
ST MARY’S CHURCH ATTENBOROUGH ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sunday December 6 4.30pm Toys & Gifts & Christingle Service (please bring new toys and gifts for children in need in Nottinghamshire; collection for Children’s Society) Sunday December 13th 6.30pm Service of Nine Lessons & Carols Sunday December 20th 5.30pm Family Carol Service (best-loved carols and a re-telling of the Christmas story) Christmas Eve, Thursday 4.30pm Crib Service (children are welcome to come dressed as a character from the Christmas nativity story) 11.30pm Midnight Communion Christmas Day, Friday 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Communion Service for all ages Sunday December 27th 10.00am Parish Communion Friday 1st January 2016 10.30am to 4.00pm Church open with refreshments
METHODIST CHAPEL Sunday 20th December 10.30am Carol Service - Stuart Bell Friday 25th December Christmas Day 9.30am Informal Worship to celebrate Christ’s birth - Stuart Bell Sunday 29th December 10.3 0am Morning Worship - Marion MacDonald SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS, CHURCH STREET, BRAMCOTE Sunday 6th December 10.45am Christingle Service + (8.00am HC BCP and 6.30pm HC CW) Wednesday 16th December 6.00pm Carols round the Parish with the Salvation Army Band. Meet at the C of E School Sunday 20th December 10.45am Communion 5.30pm Carols by Candlelight 7.30pm Carols by Candlelight Monday 21st December 12.00pm Carols at the Sherwin Arms Thursday 24th December 4.00pm Children’s Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Communion Friday 25th December - Christmas Day 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.45am Christmas Praise 12 noon Shortened Holy Communion Sunday 29th December 10.45am Family Communion
ST PETER’S CHURCH, TOTON WORKING TOGETHER WITH TOTON METHODIST CHURCH 20th December - Carol Service St Peter’s Church 6.00pm 24th December - Christingle Services St Peter’s Church 3.00pm Toton Methodist Church 4.00pm St Peter’s Church 5.00pm 24th December - Christmas Communion St Peter’s Church 11.30pm 25th December – Joint Christmas Day Worship - Toton Methodist Church 10.00am THE CAROUSEL SINGERS' CHRISTMAS CONCERT together with the Attenborough Hand Bell Ringers will be on Friday, December 11th at Grangewood Methodist Church, Grangewood Road, Wollaton at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7 available from choir members or on the door and include light refreshments. All money raised will go to Alzheimers' Charities. Christmas Fayre 12 December 12-4 CHILWELL DEPOT SCOUT HUT Proceeds will be going to support NewLife Foundation For Disabled Children. Games, fairground rides, cakes, craft and beauty stalls. Adults £1 Children 50p. includes a drink and mince pie
BEESTON BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES Sunday 20th December 10:30am Christmas Special 4:00pm Messy Christmas Monday 21st December 2:00pm Ladies’ Carol Service Christmas Eve 4:00pm Carols for All Sunday 27th December 10:30am Carry On Christmas Sunday 3rd January 10:30am Welcome to 2016 Unless otherwise stated, all our services and events are held at the Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR (by the Middle Street tram stop).
CHRISTMAS AT BRAMCOTE
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CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 20th December 6:30pm Joint Carol Service at Chilwell Road Methodist Church Thursday 24th December 4:30pm Nativity and Christingle – Children welcome 11:15pm Midnight Mass Friday 25th December10:00am Parish Family Celebration All Welcome
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breeze what’s on We’ve lots of Christmas Services in our area as well as other events related to this festive season.....
THE BEESTON METHODIST CAROL CHOIR IN 2015 The Beeston Methodist Carol Choir will be singing again this year, raising money for a local charity called the Beeston Benevolent Society which helps the local “poor and needy”. The Choir was formed during the 1870s by Beeston Methodists, then worshipping in premises on Chapel Street. Then, as now, the money raised went to the work of the Benevolent Society, and in the early years up to 1914, singing took place outside the homes of the chapel’s own members. Singing would start on Christmas Eve and last throughout Christmas night until breakfast! At first the Choir was made up of men only and the carols were arranged into three parts – treble, tenor and bass. However, during the First World War, many members were called-up to the forces and ladies were invited to join the Choir. Since then the music has developed into the form we know today with four parts and mixed voices. As well as the old “West Gallery” style carols, many of the more-familiar traditional carols are also sung now. The Choir still goes out every year on Christmas Eve, but singing now finishes around 10pm. Since the late 1950s it has therefore been necessary to sing on one or two other evenings before Christmas in order to cover the large area. This year you can listen out for the choir on: Thursday 17th December in the Bramcote Drive, Fellows Road, Sidney Road, Hope Street area Tuesday 22nd December in the Elm Avenue, Devonshire Avenue, Cromwell Road, Imperial Road area Christmas Eve 24th December in the Charnwood Avenue, Cumberland Avenue, Park Road, Grove Avenue area If you’re not lucky enough to be on one of the above routes, you can hear (and join in with) all the carols in a convivial atmosphere at The Crown Inn, Beeston, on Wednesday 9th December rom 8.45pm.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WILL BE ON THEIR OWN AT CHRISTMAS - A NEIGHBOUR PERHAPS? Why not check to see if they would like to come and join a free Christmas Party at Beeston Fields Golf Club! “On the afternoon of Thursday December 17th we shall be hosting a free Christmas lunch event at Beeston Fields Golf Club for those people who will be alone at Christmas. Our guests are invited to come along and join the party and enjoy a delicious 3 course Christmas lunch cooked by our club chefs. There will be entertainment laid on and a Christmas gift for everyone to take home. We would be delighted to collect you, take you to the event and return you home safely afterwards. Numbers are restricted so if you would like to come along please get in touch: Please call Beeston Fields on 0115 925 7062 (press 5 and ask for Emma!) or Dan Duthie on 07812 268 463 We know it may be difficult for some of the more elderly members of our community to register interest, so if you know of somebody in that position who might enjoy this event, please help them to contact us”.
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Now well established in their Wollaton shop, Coates Traditional Butchers offer quality, value and a real traditional feel for your Christmas table...
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The Traditional Alrewas Butchers shop was first established in 1867 and taken over by the Coates family in 1900. Today the business is run by the family’s third and fourth generation, father and son Peter and Antony Coates and they now have a further three shops located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, Wollaton, Nottinghamshire and Borrowash, Derbyshire. For over 110 years they have prided themselves on their quality service and value for money (QSV) and they strive to ensure that they cater for all their customers’ culinary needs. “Our meat is sourced from the best local farms meaning that when you purchase from us you are not only receiving the best you can buy but you are also helping us to support the local countryside, something that as a business we are very passionate about.” explains Peter. Their shops provide you with both a traditional and continental approach to the way in which their meats are prepared and displayed. The nicely dressed counters will entice you with a superb
selection, from the traditional English cuts to the more exotic marinades and oriental stir-fry’s. Coates also produce their own sausage and bacon as well as a wide range of homemade bakery products. Their shelves are stacked with jars, consisting of local honey and free range eggs along with some delicious cakes. There are condiments such as chutney, apple and mint sauces as well as bottles of locally made oils and dressings and packets of sauces. Coate’s team of friendly, skilled butchers can cut any joint that you require. Need a rack of lamb for a dinner party? No problem. Want something you just saw a celebrity chef cook? They will be more than happy to come up with the right cut for your recipe. Coates Traditional Butchers 183 Bramcote Lane Tel: 01159 284714
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Lenton & Dunkirk Community Centre, The Old School, Montpelier Road 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Kerry McKenna 07855 321220
Beeston / Chilwell Beeston Methodist Church Chilwell High Road 1pm Tel: Louise 07974731277
Chilwell St Barnabas Church Barncroft (Off Inham Road) 5pm and 7pm Tel: Kerry Ward: 07870 409 422
TUESDAY Toton Toton Methodist Church Stapleford Lane 5pm and 7pm Tel: Tracey 07989 448 421 Beeston Beeston Medhodist Church Wollaton Road (next to Commercial Inn) 5.30pm & 7.30 pm Tel: Gemma-Louise: 07947 303897 Wollaton Wollaton Cricket Club Wollaton Road 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Louise: 07974 731 277 Trowell Festival Inn Harry's Bar 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Debbie: 0773863 4284
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Beeston Methodist Church Chilwell High Road 5.30pm Tel: Kerry McKenna 07855 321220 Bramcote Bramcote Memorial Hall Church Street 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284 Sandiacre Methodist Church Hall Butt Street 6.30pm Tel: Jean0115 972 2158 Long Eaton The Trinity Church, Cross Street (near Aldi), Long Eaton Tel: George 6:30pm 07951043250/ 01773 770428
Beeston Pearson Centre, Nuart Road (near Library) 10am Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284 Wollaton St Leonards Community Centre Bramcote Lane 6pm Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284
FRIDAY Wollaton Harrow Road Community Centre Harrow Road , Wollaton 9.15am & 11.15am Tel: Louise 07974 731 277
SATURDAY Beeston Beeston Methodist Church Queens Road 8.30 am and 10.30 am Tel: Kerry Ward: 07870 409 422 Stapleford The Meeting Place Nottingham Road 10am Tel: George: 01773 770428
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christmas recipe BUTTERNUT BELLS Serves 4-6 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 1 hour 20 minutes Vegan 2-3 small butternut squash (each one approximately 650g) For the filling: 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 100g walnuts, roughly chopped 3 tomatoes, roughly chopped 15g raisins 20g dried apricots, roughly chopped 300g tinned Puy lentils, drained and rinsed 100g pine nuts 2 tbsp lemon juice ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp vegan stock powder mixed with 100ml boiling water 1 tsp sage, roughly chopped Salt and pepper, to taste For the garnish: 1 raw beetroot, peeled and cut into very small cubes (approximately 2mm) 1 tsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped 1 tsp fresh sage, roughly chopped ½ tsp smoked paprika Method Preheat oven to 180C. Individually wrap the butternut squash in foil and bake them in the oven for around 50 minutes (depending on the size) or until soft. Set aside and allow to cool down. While the butternut squash are cooling, start to make the filling. Gently fry the onion in the oil for five minutes, then add all the other ingredients for the filling and simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste. Once finished, set aside. Once the squash are cool, cut them in half and scoop out the seeds along with a little of the flesh. Add the filling mixture to the squash and bake for a further 10 minutes. To serve: garnish with beetroot, herbs and paprika. Copyright © The Vegetarian Society
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Enjoy these festive recipe courtesy of © The Vegetarian Society.
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breeze competitions Why not try your luck at our Christmas Competitions this month... Just answer any or all of the questions to win our special prizes by sending your answers on a postcard to:
Breeze / Christmas Competitions 156 High Road Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LN Closing Date for all entries 9th December 2015
Please state your name address and a daytime telephone number
Be quick - the first prize is on the 10th Dec!
WIN A FAMILY TICKET COURTESY OF NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE
WIN A WASH CUT AND FINISH IN WITH A VALUE OF UP TO £38 AT CAST HAIRDRESSERS, BEESTON
For your chance to win this prize, simply answer the following question: What did my true love send to me on the first day of Christmas?
Join us for Dick Whittington, the story of a poor country lad who sets out into the big wide world to seek his fortune, along with his amazing rat-catching cat. But are the city street’s really paved with gold? And was the path to happily-ever-after ever an easy one? Kenneth Alan Taylor returns to direct this year’s magical Christmas panto – with glittering scenery, fabulous frocks and mesmerising musical numbers, Dick Whittington is a whirl-wind adventure for all the family. After all, it wouldn’t be Christmas without the Playhouse panto! For your chance to win this prize, simply answer the following question: What animal does Dick Whittington travel with? Please state which performance you would like to attend, dates available are: Tuesday 5th Jan 1016 – Thursday 7th Jan 1016 (2.30pm or 7.30pm)
WIN A FAMILY SKATING PASS TO THE NATIONAL ICE CENTRE’S CHRISTMAS JUMPER PARTY Up to 4 people can join the Christmas Jumper Party on Thursday 10 December from 7:30 – 9:30pm. So don your best Crimbo Jumper for the chance to win a prize! For your chance to win this prize, simply answer the following question: How many Christmas jumpers are there in the picture shown? For more information visit: www.national-ice-centre.com Keep up-to-date with the NIC on Twitter (www.twitter.com/nat_ice_centre)
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speech, sign & song club Music group seeks support for children who struggle to communicate Speech, Sign and Song has been running specialised music sessions for six years. The groups help children who have communication difficulties to gain confidence and learn skills. The group is led by two local music leaders. A few years’ ago they realised that there wasn’t anything available for children pre-school children who struggle with language and interacting with others. They now also support children as they get older. Speech, Sign and Song is the only group of its kind in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. It’s based in Beeston and Long Eaton, but attracts parents from across the area. The group is overseen by a committee of volunteers. It has been supported by BBC Children in Need, Big Lottery and the local council over the last few years. Chair, Claire Hastings says: “We need to fill a funding gap this year and we’re looking for help.” “It costs £10,000 a year to run the group – but our funds will run out in January. It’s so vital that we can continue to help local children so we’re urging businesses and individuals to think about making a donation – however small.” Claire is a busy mum to a toddler and a newborn baby. She finds time in her schedule to support the group: “As a parent it’s so important to be able to access local support. Our sessions don’t just help the children – they help the parents learn to facilitate their children's communication through musical games, songs and signing. Parents also benefit from supporting each other.” Wendy Prevezer, an experienced musician, jointly leads the group. She says: “Imagine not being able to communicate your basic needs, express your feelings, make friends or even chat with your family. “The children we help often have difficulties with concentration, confidence and behaviour, which make it impossible to take part in mainstream community activities. This can make them and their families feel isolated, anxious and frustrated.” One of the parents describes the positive impact that Speech, Sign and Song has had: “My little boy attended the weekly sessions for underfives and now we go along to the monthly group for older children. “It’s incredible to see how his communication has improved and how much confidence he has gained within a fun, safe environment where he’s an equal to the others – rather than being different.” Another parent said simply “it is a group that has literally changed our lives.” Speech, Sign and Song are looking for donations to help plug a funding gap. Visit the website for more details on how to give: www.speechsignsong.co.uk or email speechsignsong@gmail.com
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let the ‘rain’, see the ‘bows’! Television presenter, actor, comedian and all round nice guy, Paddy McGuinness, paid a surprise visit to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. Best known for his one-liners as host of ITV1’s Saturday night dating show, Take Me Out, Paddy popped in to meet the children, young people, families and staff on Friday. The TV funny man, who also recently appeared in Coronation Street, took part in arts activities, signed autographs and happily posed for photos with everyone at the hospice. Rainbows is the East Midland’s only hospice for children and young people, providing care and support for those with life-limiting and terminal illnesses across the region. Paddy, who was in the East Midlands as part of his sold-out nationwide stand up tour, also brought an array of Halloween gifts for the children, including dressing up costumes and sweets. Nishil Saujani, Senior PR Officer at Rainbows, who invited Paddy to visit the hospice, said: “When Paddy said he wanted to pop by, our families were very excited. They love watching him on TV and couldn’t believe that he was coming in especially to meet them.” He continued: “He surprised us with bags of goodies, Halloween costumes and sweets for the kids and really went out of his way to talk to everyone. He took selfies with all the young people and went round meeting the staff and care team. Paddy had everyone here laughing and smiling.” Rainbows has a whole host of festive fundraising activities taking place this winter which you can get involved in - including Santa Runs, Carol Concerts, a Christmas Superdraw and this year’s Light up A Life celebrations. For more information or to get involved visit: www.rainbows.co.uk/christmas.
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For more information about Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, contact Nishil Saujani on 01509 638024 / 07506 738895 or email nishil.saujani@rainbows.co.uk
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victorian christmas The Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington will be hosting a very special Christmas experience this festive season. Victorian Christmas Extravaganza – 12th December 2015 The popular annual Victorian Christmas event returns on Saturday 12th December 2015 from 10.00am – 5.00 pm. Admission is also free for this event. This is the perfect start to your Christmas celebrations. Experience this unique Victorian setting and enjoy a day packed full of family festive fun. Santa will be in attendance to welcome children to his grotto with gifts for all. Our unique Santa experience ensures that your child has a personal and magical start to Christmas, it is essential to book in advance in order to receive your personalized invite from Santa’s elves. Step back in time and explore this magical Victorian setting. Visitors after dark can enjoy the site by lantern. The Ruddington Community Choir, as well as traditional barrel organ and accordion players, will be in attendance to provide a day of festive family entertainments. Roasted chestnuts and hot crumpets will help keep you warm and refreshments will be available in the Chapel. Demonstrators will be on hand to bring the crafts of framework knitting to life and visitors are welcome to have a go on the circular knitting machines. As expected, the museum’s Textile Emporium offers a wide range of Christmas gifts for all ages and budgets. Paul Baker, the museum manager, said “this will be our biggest and best Christmas event yet with a wide variety of activities and entertainments throughout the day. The museum’s Victorian buildings offer the ideal setting and our volunteers will be in period dress to make the experience all the more authentic. ”
The event takes place on Saturday 12th December between 10.00am – 5.00pm. Admission is free. Framework Knitters Museum, Chapel Street, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6HE www.frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk
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Tranquility Holistic Therapy Centre and Studio on Chilwell High Road is run by Kerrie Plowman, who gained her ITEC qualification in Holistic Therapies in 2004. Kerrie has over ten years’ experience in treating clients, offering luxurious pampering treatments with a personal touch to nurture and revive you. Kerrie began by offering corporate massage at events and for businesses in 2005 and then rented therapy rooms within clinics in Nottingham and Beeston. Her client base grew rapidly and Kerrie moved into her own therapy centre in 2011 on Bramcote Avenue, Chilwell. After a very successful year, she moved to larger premises and created the Tranquility Holistic Therapy Centre and Studio, based in the Creative Corner on Chilwell High Road. This includes two therapy rooms for massage and treatments, a talking therapy room and a peaceful studio. Here you can experience Pilates, mindfulness, relaxation, baby massage, soap and bath bomb making classes and much more! All taught by dedicated, professional and inspirational teachers, creating a holistic approach to the wellbeing of the mind, body and spirit. Kerrie herself offers quality holistic treatments including: Organic chemical free organic facials, massage, lava shell and hot stone massage, indian head massage, chocolate massage, hopi ear candles, baby massage, soap and bath bomb making classes. Tranquility also has other great therapists, such as Julia Church, who specialises in remedial massage, pregnancy massage and nutritional advice, Danielle Kerslake and Kevin Kiang, who specialise in counseling along with Judith Mason, who is a hypnotherapist and counsellor, who runs popular hypnotherapy relaxation classes and Pavla who does a fabulous pilates class to tone that core! “We have free parking available at the centre, and on the High Road too and some fabulous gift shops for that unique present, Created by Hand, Dotty Designs, Mish Mash, and of course, the lovely Fusion café ran by AJ with amazing cakes and homemade food!” Book your appointment online at www.tranquilityevents.co.uk or text or call Kerrie on 07740 196289
Tranquility Holistic Therapy Centre in the Creative Corner, 178 High Road, Chilwell NG9 5BB www.tranquilityevents.co.uk
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‘Counselling gave me an insight to perception and helped me to change the way I perceived things, which then affected the way I reacted’ ‘‘Now it feels like the doors have been opened into a beautiful new existence, I am more self aware and willing to accept the challenges that come along with an open optimistic mind, and for that I am eternally grateful’ ‘Kevin helped me to identify the boundaries I had created’ ‘He guided me away from a negative way of thinking by teaching me ways to cope with my anxieties and turn negatives into positives’ ‘Kevin patiently helped me to find the missing words and piece together the parts of my past which were affecting my present’
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home of sport! We’ve Won! Nottingham is named as England’s official ‘Home of Sport’ Nottingham has been announced as England’s official Home of Sport, following a national campaign by tourism board VisitEngland, in a bid to find England’s top sporting destination Having received more nominations than any other English destination, Nottingham was the ‘People’s Choice’ going into the public vote, and then went on to be a clear winner with 38% of the overall vote. James Berresford, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive, says: “Live sporting events are great drivers for tourism, worth £3.2 billion to the sector. With this accolade, Nottingham has been put firmly on the tourist trail as a must-visit destination for any sports fan. As the site of our glorious Ashes win this summer, the setting for the recently released and critically acclaimed I Believe in Miracles film and the home to the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham offers visitors plenty to see and do.” J ennifer Spencer, Chief Executive of Experience Nottinghamshire, said: “We’re over the moon to have been named England’s official home of sport! This is a fantastic coup for Nottingham, and a wonderful reflection of the diverse sporting offer we have here – from legendary sporting heroes such as Brian Clough and Torvil & Dean, to world class sporting facilities such as Trent Bridge and top spectator and participant events all year round. It’s been a real joint effort, so thank you to all the partners who got behind the campaign here in Nottingham, including Nottingham City Council, Sport Nottinghamshire, sport venues and clubs, and of course our high profile sports ambassadors. We’re looking forward to welcoming even more sports lovers to Nottingham as a result of this achievement.” Councillor Dave Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, Nottingham City Council, said: “Nottingham is a very worthy winner of this accolade, being voted England’s Home of Sport 2015. Our city offers world-class sporting facilities and events for both local people and for visitors to the area. I’m particularly pleased that we were the ‘people’s choice’ as it shows how proud the people of Nottingham are of their city’s sporting achievements.” Simon Starr, Director of Sport Nottinghamshire, said: “I am absolutely delighted that Nottingham has been recognised as England’s Home of Sport. We are blessed with fantastic and iconic facilities, great teams, great coaches and some amazing athletes but more than that, Nottingham is a city that lives and breathes its sport. The title is well deserved and I hope it will help to inspire even more people in Nottingham to lead healthy and active lives” Dan Tilley, Director of Sport at University of Nottingham, said: “What a fabulous accolade for the city, which reflects the fantastic role that sport plays within our community whether that be through the professional clubs such as Forest, County or the Panthers; through the vast array of semi-professional and community clubs; as a consequence of the iconic venues and outstanding facilities such as Trent Bridge, the National Watersports Centre and Harvey Hadden; or through the delivery by our two leading sporting universities and local schools and colleges. The University of Nottingham is currently building a brand new £40m Sports Centre which will hopefully further enhance our sporting status and will help us continue to attract high profile events such as the European Archery Championships in 2016.”
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Kind-hearted teenagers from across Derbyshire are donating sleeping bags from their outdoor activity break to the refugee crisis. The group of more than 70 young people, all aged between 16 and 17, are participating in National Citizen Service (NCS) and have just completed an activity-filled week of camping and fun challenges at High Adventure’s camp at Beaudesert. Provided with new sleeping bags at the start of the week, the NCS participants had the option to keep the warm, durable bags or add them to a donation of tents and sleeping bags being made by High Adventure. As a result, more than 300 nearly-new sleeping bags and 100 eight-man tents are now on their way to help refugees in Athens. Kirsty-Rose Middleton, 17, was keen to donate her sleeping bag after attending NCS. Kirsty-Rose is homeless and hopes that the newfound confidence she’s gained from the week will help with her search for work and a new home. She said: “I haven’t had a permanent place to live for the past two years, but I have support from friends and family while the refugees have nothing. The activities this week have proven to me what a team effort can achieve and this is a simple but important way for me to help.” Fellow NCS-participant Ella Fisher, 17 and from Allestree, agrees: “I’ve had a small taste of living outdoors this week and the refugees most definitely need the sleeping bags more than I do,” she said. “I’m lucky enough to have had an amazing week climbing, orienteering and raftbuilding with NCS. It felt like the least I could do was donate my sleeping bag at the end of it.” Outdoor pursuits specialists High Adventure provided the accommodation and activities at the NCS camp and are working with a charity to ensure that the tents and bags reach those most in need. Director at High Adventure, Chris Jepson said: “We wanted to put the camp items to good use and the NCS teams here agreed with us. We’re delighted to be able to send such a sizeable donation, which we hope will make a real difference to lots of refugee families.” NCS is delivered regionally across Derbyshire by employability and skills specialists Ingeus in partnership with a number of subcontractors. Over the course of a month, NCS participants spend time at an outdoor activity centre, develop practical and employability skills to add to their CV, and devise their own community projects to help improve the lives of others. For more information or to sign up for NCS, visit www.ncsingeus.co.uk
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Happy Birthday Sara, The best wife & mum in the world. Hope you have a great day, lots of love & kisses. Paul and Carissa xxxxxxx
Happy 16th Birthday Georgia. Enjoy your special day lots of love Mum, Dad and Owen xxx
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Happy 26th birthday love Jordie xxx
Happy birthday son 23rd birthday with big sis Kelly xx
Happy 50th Birthday Wild Hogs! Hope you enjoyed your weekend away xxxx
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Happy 18th Birthday Ben Michael Best Wishes Love Always Mum, Dad, Demi, Codie and all the family xxxx
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Beeston Wildlife Group, new talk season
KAMCHATKA-THE REMOTEST PLACE ON EARTH? – A TALK BY TIM MELLING 14th December 2015, 7.30PM - 9.30PM Trent Vale Infants School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham, NG9 1LP About the talk “Tim Melling will talk about his visit to the remote Siberian coast of Kamchatka, even further east than Japan. So the sun rises here, before it does in the land of the rising sun. The number and variety of seabirds and sea mammals of the North Pacific are legendary including many species that are rarely photographed. During the two week stay he encountered more bears than humans and witnessed first hand iconic species like Steller’s Sea Eagle and Spoonbilled Sandpiper on their nesting grounds. Many of the common songbirds in this area are birds which would draw a crowd of thousands if and when they appear in Britain. About the speaker Tim has worked in nature conservation all his life including the RSPB for the last 27 years. He has travelled all over the world leading trips to see wildlife, and taking the odd photograph along the way too. He has visited Beeston Wildlife Group on numerous occasions, probably more than ten, so you are in for a treat. Beeston Wildlife Group - Indoor meetings programme 2015- 2016 18th Jan 2016, Wildlife in the home, by Nigel Slater 8th Feb 2016, The bottom end of down under…., Martin Butler 21st March 2016, The changing seasons, Paul Hobson 18th April 2016, Attenborough - The big year, Tim Sexton
Guided Walks programme - venue Attenborough Nature Reserve (Everyone is welcome to attend all events and walks, just turn up!) 23rd Jan 2016 13th Feb 2016 26th March 2016
23rd April 2016 21st May 2016 18th June 2016
Contact Bill Wheatley 0115 925 0208, Nigel Slater 0115 916 6518 Stuart Eggerton: stuart.eggerton7@googlemail.com Email: beestonwildlifegroup@hotmail.co.uk or visit: www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk/things to see and do/beeston wildlife group walks and talks Facebook at Beeston Wildlife Group
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breezegardening Christmas is a time of buying gifts so let’s take a look at a few ideas for your gardening friend or partner. For the gardener who may have started out with less than good tools and has found they have really got into the hobby it can be nice to receive a good quality item which they have maybe put off buying themselves - often these turn out to be the most treasured gifts as they are genuinely useful!
Spades & other long handled tools: The best ones are typically made of carbon or stainless steel with the head and handle socket that are hand forged, rather than stamped, from a single piece of thick metal. With the larger spades, look for one that has treads or shoe protectors on the top of the blade - these are much kinder to the soles of your feet! Ash hardwood handles have been the standard for hundreds of years, not only for their durability, but the ability to absorb shock and vibration. Don’t forget to look at the slightly longer handled ones if the person you are buying it for is on the taller side (the standard size is a 72cm handle). The same attention to detail applies to all the other long handled tools used in a garden: hoes, rakes, forks etc. It really pays off in terms of use and longevity when you buy a ‘proper’ item that will not only last but give the person using it a much easier time in their garden.
Automatic Watering System Whether it is a manually operated or an automatic system these can really make the difference during the warmer months when gardeners are busy at work but yet love to come back to a garden that is still flourishing in the evenings and the weekends or after an away trip. For containerised plants they can be transformative as so many times the drying out during hot days can wreck flowering and food plants like tomatoes. Choose either a battery powered or mains timed valve to swith your water on and off when you are not there. Use the little adjusters on the end of each watering nozzle to individually adjust flow. A good ‘gadgety’ present for the bigger boys and wiser women gardeners alike!
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SOME QUIRKY BUT USEFUL IDEAS: Inflatable Greenhouse Quick assembly inflatable greenhouses seem to have caught up with the domestic market and are available in a variety of shapes and sizes - track down a UK supplier for quick delivery for Christmas though. Of course, there are also many of the easy assembled plastic sheeting types and these are very good indeed, offering superb insulation. Your choice will always depend upon budget and circumstance with the inflatable type having the advantage of being able to be put away and stored during the summer for those with smaller gardens who may enjoy growing plants during the winter.
Hori Hori Not so well known but the Japanese design of gardening tool is known as a Hori Hori, it is an all-round weeder and general subterranean rummager.... the carbon steel blade runs right into the handle, so won't bend or snap. Brilliant for planting bulbs, weeding and all sorts of garden stuff. It looks fearsome but don’t worry - this is a garden tool! Some gardeners swear by these due to their versatility and strength. An unusual surprise gift perhaps....
Take Stock Whatever you are doing this Christmas relax and look back at what you have learned this past year and previous. Take stock of what may have gone wrong and keep learning. Maybe you will have time to do a little more extra research? Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - Enjoy!
Things to do this month: Well, with it being so dark so early and Christmas is coming up it’s ok to take shelter from the cold mostly. There are some jobs to do in parts of the garden & home though: • Prune open-grown apples and pears (but not those trained against walls) • Prune acers, birches and vines before Christmas to avoid bleeding • Harvest leeks, parsnips, winter cabbage, sprouts and remaining root crops • Deciduous trees and shrubs can still be planted and transplanted • Reduce watering of houseplants • Feed the birds Plant Garlic - indoors or outdoors around the 22nd Dec so that you can harvest from July. Start the plants in seed trays and small pots and keep them indoors or in the greenhouse until it’s warm enough to replant the young plants outdoors from March. Garlic isn’t too much affected by frosts, and (just like winter peas) produces better yields if subjected to a period of winter chill. 1. Break garlic bulbs into individual cloves taking care not to damage the cloves. 2. If you live in a mild area plant the cloves in soil that has been under fleece or a cloche for a few days. Plant the cloves 10cm apart pushing the cloves into the soil so their tips are just below the surface. Cover with cloches or fleece tunnels in frosty weather. 3. In cold areas or for earlier harvests plant the garlic cloves in seed trays. Water well and place the seed trays in a cool greenhouse, cool spare room or outdoor cold frame. They will be ready to plant outdoors in March or April. Keep garlic well watered during dry weather so that the cloves swell.
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jamaican dishes SKN Heritage Museum, the first Caribbean heritage and social history museum in Nottingham and the UK, is launching an Edible Exhibition to Takeaway from 9 December 2015 to 9 January 2016 at Jamaican Ways, 107 Hartley Road, Radford, Nottingham, NG7 3AQ. The exhibition will include a selection of delicious Caribbean dishes, available to takeaway, so people can taste firsthand how slavery in the 17th and 18th centuries shaped Caribbean Christmas traditions, including food and drink. Every takeaway will come with a FREE exhibition guide exploring what Christmas was like during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, a menu/food guide to tell you more about the food you’re eating, and a children’s activity linked to Caribbean Christmas Carnival traditions. You’ll be able to choose a full meal, including a dessert and drink, or sample individual dishes from just £1. Catherine Ross, Founder and Director of SKN Heritage Museum said: “We wanted to do something really special for Christmas and decided it would be fascinating to explore where the Caribbean Christmas traditions we enjoy today came from, including festive food and drink. "Many traditions were shaped and influenced by customs brought to the Caribbean by enslaved people from Africa, during the 17th and 18th centuries, while others were influenced by common practices from Europe during that time. "Because food and drink is such a big part of Christmas, we thought it would be fun to create an Edible Exhibition that people could simply takeaway, so they can literally taste what Christmas was like for enslaved people and how they came together to make the most of the occasion. "Christmas was the one time of year when enslaved people were often given extra rations and had the chance to enjoy some of the foods their masters would have eaten all year round. Plus, they used their ingenuity and experience to create delicious dishes we still eat today, often blending African and European culinary influences.” SKN Heritage Museum is fast becoming known for its innovative exhibitions. The museum’s first exhibition featured a ‘mobile’ exhibition presented in suitcases and its second an awardwinning film. To enjoy SKN’s latest exhibition, simply go along to Jamaican Ways from 9 December-9 January and ask for SKN Heritage Museum’s Edible Exhibition. Opening hours are TuesdaySaturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm. Parking is available directly behind Jamaican Ways.
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Raise money for injured animals with Churchcroft Vets’ Christmas Quiz and Bake Off. Get into the Christmas spirit and help animals in need by joining in with Churchcroft’s Christmas quiz. Alongside the quiz, as is now traditional at Churchcroft at Christmas, there will be a mince pie competition to be judged to assess which of Churchcroft’s team have the best baking skills. Of course there will also be mulled wine to help the brain cells fire up for the quiz questions. The quiz is animal based and questions range from simple stuff about pet care to tricky general knowledge questions about wildlife. All proceeds from the quiz will go towards Animal Accident a charity which funds treatment for (and then rehomes) animals found injured with no owner. Everyone is welcome at the quiz / bake off which will be on Wednesday December 16th at Churchcroft Vets from 7.30-8.30pm.
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Whites Executive Cars are an breeze at a glance independent, family owned chauffeur service providing luxury travel to both business and leisure travellers. Based in Nottingham, they are in easy reach of Nottingham East Midlands Airport, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough and other cities and towns in the East Midlands. They also offer executive chauffeur services nationwide. Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience they offer a professional, safe and reliable chauffeur service that you can trust. Whites Executive Cars are committed to service excellence and to exceeding their customer expectations at every opportunity. Call them on 0115 946 22 52 or 07917 60 67 79 email: whitesexecutivecarslimited@outlook.com
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YOUR MONTH AHEAD
ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] December allows you to make some soul-searching decisions. With more confidence you are able to move in the direction that you wish to go. Trust is a key word to which you value deeply and those genuine friends are here to stay. Making one journey has its benefits with arrangements made for a return visit. Celebrations get underway. TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th] Listening to no one you carry on with what you feel is right regardless of others opinions. Creative side certainly comes through mid month when you show one person your capabilities. Careful not to overdue things you take a well earned break, which does the job. One project which seems slow to move takes time and patience. GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] Taking control may not be what one person wishes but does the trick when they need help and support. Taking the bull by the horns you take what is offered putting you in good stead for financial gain. Standing your ground you make sure one person understands you mean what you say.
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CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd] Loved ones play a part in successful outcomes regarding the immediate future. Careful not to overspend you trust your own judgement and splash out on something you have had your eye on for some time. Any disagreements away from those you love put someone firmly in their place. You check before signing on the dotted line.
LIBRA [Sept 24th-October 22nd] This month may not be without the odd obstacle or two but you have the means and the know how to deal with them. Getting rid of the old and bringing in the new makes life a lot easier all round. Loved ones show their full support when coming up with a compromise. Ideas for building alterations in or around the home are discussed by all.
LEO [July 24th-August 23rd] Always willing to help others putting your own self on hold has you thinking. Benefiting from a day or so away has you firing on all four cylinders ready for anything. Any minor concern for loved ones soon disappears with arrangements made to meet. Checking important paperwork is up to date pays off. Keys lost and found.
SCORPIO [Oct 23rd-Nov 22nd] Dealing with matters of the heart takes a turn for the better when least expected. More confident and raring to go you plan certain days with another in mind. Certain challenges overcome recently played a part in building your inner strength therefore nothing will stop you from reaching your goals for this particular month. Happy days.
VIRGO [Aug 24th-Sept 23rd] Keeping occupied and with plenty to do not just for yourself but others also you spare some time to reflect on the past. Strong as ever and with a mind of your own you succeed in what has become important to you and those you love. Taking up new hobbies and learning new skills puts you on the right road to achieving your ambitions
SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd] A good month for achieving what you set out to do last few days. Isolating yourself for a day pays off and with no interference you set you stalls into reaching those goals. Demands made upon your time will be carefully handled by you in which case upsetting one but not the other. Success is yours when mixing with the right people.
CAPRICORN [Dec 23rd-Jan 20th] With more responsibility coming your way life could well become exciting as well as hectic. Social life moves in a different direction where like attracts like. Adapting to certain situations becomes easier than you thought when doubt clouds your mind. Positive and in control you see the end result from some hard work. AQUARIUS [Jan21st-Feb 19th] This month your able to see the end of a difficult few weeks or even months where nothing made sense or was able to happen. Whether it’s downsizing or changing direction in one area of your life you see a chance to make things happen the way you want them to go. Minor hiccups don’t set you back you just sort them out quickly. PISCES [February 20th-March 20th] By showing someone you mean business proves a point not just to yourself but to others too. No longer taken for granted you find your way in making life secure for you. Family members you haven’t seen for some time surprise you making the festive season one to remember. Joining clubs groups and mixing more has its advantages.
breeze at a glance With Christmas here once again, we have a golden opportunity, thanks to Breeze, to say a big thank you to all their readers who use our services. Blessed with delightful patients, who over the years have become friends, may I invite you to join me in taking a moment to thank God for those past and present, friends and families who so kindly support us. May good health and contentment remain with us all throughout the coming year as we take a moment to pause long enough from our labours to be thankful. Happy Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year! Call Marion for all your foot care needs on 0115 939 3662 and enjoy a treatment in the comfort of your own home.
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Each month we feature what’s on in your area and bring you up to date with the latest achievements and events of local people and groups. Why not send us your information if you are a non-profit making organisation and you or your group have achieved something you’d like to share with our thousands of readers in our area or you’d like to let readers know about an event your group is holding, then send your information, IT’S FREE to: Email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk TEXT: Entries must be supplied with your text either as part of a word document or typed in to the email itself. IMAGES: All images should be in jpg format with copyright held for use. We do not accept adverts in this section. DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE Deadline for JANUARY 2016 Issue PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO VOLUME is 22nd DECEMBER 2015 WE ONLY ACCEPT ENTRIES VIA EMAIL
Gardener’s Cottage at Newstead Abbey Opening in January 2016, visitors will now be able to stay in the original Gardener’s Cottage in the beautiful grounds of Newstead Abbey, once the home of the romantic poet Lord Byron. nSet within the heart of the grounds, the Gardener’s Cottage is a charming Grade II listed cottage overlooking the original Rose Garden, refurbished to a very high standard while still retaining original features such as wooden floorboards and beautiful stone mullion windows. The Gardener’s Cottage sleeps up to six people, with two double bedrooms, and also has its own private walled courtyard, perfect for an alfresco breakfast or a glass of wine after a day exploring rural Nottinghamshire. Newstead Abbey is a visitor attraction known for its beautiful formal gardens, set over 300 acres and including a Japanese Garden, Walled Garden, Rose Garden and Spanish Garden. January 2016. www.newsteadabbey.org.uk/hire-us/gardeners-cottage
'Photo Coach Camera Club' meets in the Grange Hall, Vicarage Ln, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham NG12 2FB, between 7pm-9pm every first and third Thursday in the month.
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Do you know someone with dementia? Do you support someone living in the community with dementia? Then Beeston Memory Café is just the place for you! The Memory Café is a safe, friendly venue where anyone living in the community with dementia and those supporting them can meet. Cafe sessions include social activities, information and a chance to meet and get to know new people. The Cafe meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm Venue: Middle Street Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR For more information about attending the Cafe or volunteering, please contact us: Telephone: 07960 398 700 or email: beestonmemorycafe1@btinternet.com.
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Rotarians Picture shows the new kins. Jen da Lin with President
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The Nottingham Centre is a social organisation supporting National Trust. Through an enjoyable programme of talks, walks, excursions and holidays, the Centre raises money which is donated to National Trust properties in need. All talks are held at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Entrance fee is £3.00 members, £4.00 visitors, who are always welcome. For information about joining the Nottingham Centre contact Barbara McDonald, tel: 0115 975 7800
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christmas appeal Funeral Directors Gillotts will, this year use their annual Christmas Remembrance Tree appeal to raise funds for the child cancer charity Ryan Lee Trust.
The company will erect Christmas trees at all four of their funeral homes, and invite visitors to write a message of remembrance and hang it on the tree’s branches. For every message on the trees, the company will give £1 to the charity. Donations are also welcome from those placing a message on the tree. The appeal is now in its 10th year, and has raised more than £15,000 over the years for a number of different charities. This year, the company have decided to give the money to the Ryan Lee Trust, which was set up by Ryan’s parents, Deb and Shaun, following his death, aged just fifteen, in 2010. Ryan had been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in August the year before and his family decided to set up the Trust in his memory to raise money to buy specialist equipment for other families whose children were being treated for cancer. The charity also runs a drop-in cancer support centre, which provides advice and respite at its base in Main Street, Kimberley, and is now raising money to buy and renovate a fully equipped caravan in Norfolk, which its families will be able to visit for holidays. Deb said: “We are extremely grateful to Gillotts for offering to donate the proceeds of their Christmas tree appeal to Ryan’s Trust and I will be placing a message on one of their trees myself.”
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Joanne Hutsby, one of four funeral directors at Gillotts Funeral Directors, said: “I looked after Ryan’s funeral five years ago and it was clear at the time what a popular and inspirational young man he was. “Since then, Deb, Shaun and their family have changed so many people’s lives for the better through the charity’s work, and we are delighted to support them with this year’s appeal’ Last year, Gillotts’ Last year’s tree at Eastwood. Christmas tree appeal raised £2,000 for the Rainbows Children’s Hospice in Loughborough, which cares for children from the East Midlands with life-limiting illnesses. Message cards are available at the four funeral homes throughout December, and all are welcome to place their message in memory of a loved one. Alternatively, messages can be sent via a special facebook page facebook.com/memorialtrees
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Kindred Spirits is a community. For over 20 years Age UK Notts has been encouraging new friendships and offering activities. To date, over 4,000 people have enjoyed being members. Kindred Spirits is open to adults living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. There are no age limits, although our activities are geared towards older people. Many people in later life experience some loneliness or social isolation. This could be through bereavement, retirement or simply moving to a new area. Kindred Spirits membership can help to overcome these feelings by providing an opportunity for you to make friends at a pace that suits you in safe and welcoming settings. Many members have reported feeling healthier and happier since joining. To find out more, attend our Welcome Morning (detailed on the left) or call us on 0115 841 4473.
silver ducks away! The 25th Annual Duck race will take place on Friday 1st January 2016 at Manor Park Toton. Starting at 2.00pm. 2016 will see an extra attraction for race goers. To celebrate our ‘Silver Jubilee’ we are incorporating a treasure hunt. Local businesses in Long Eaton, Sawley, Beeston, Chilwell,Stapleford, Breaston and Draycott have come on board to make this a really special event. They are sponsoring a silver duck which will be displayed somewhere on the premises, maybe in the window. The Silver Ducks will proudly display their name, chosen by the individual business and families will be invited to join the treasure hunt to spot and list all of the ducks names. “We will be distributing the treasure hunt forms at all of the Christmas light switch on’s in the various areas. Forms can also be obtained by looking at our web site, duckracetoton. It’s free and will be great fun. Families will have the whole of December to find the ducks and the treasure hunt closing date is January 14th. The prises are £50, £30 and £20. On the day of the Duck Race we will be racing the ‘corporate’ ducks, those that businesses have sponsored and the winning business will receive a bottle of champagne”. Angela Barnes, Duck race Co-ordinator said ” The Duck race is a great local tradition and celebrating our 25th race is a great milestone. We are grateful to all local business for getting on board and supporting the charity and to all residents who always support us by attending on the day. We are hoping for another successful day and look forward to seeing our regular supporters and new race goers who might be there for the first time”
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