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'egg-selent' show!
The Pearson Centre for Young People, Beeston are performing their 66th Annual Pantomime, Humpty Dumpty, from Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th January 2016.
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The cast comprises of members from 17th Nottingham BB and 30th Nottingham GB. Following a successful debut Principal Girl performance last year – Megan Ashmore will be playing the part of Princess Sweet alongside Principal Boy – Cerys Sullivan. Cerys will be making her Principal Boy debut. A number of other senior members are making their principal character debut with Emily Deehan as Fairy Flight, Thomas Jowett playing the Queen and Humpty Dumpty being performed by Sam Green. Leanne Brady and Kay Sullivan, Joint Producers and Directors commented “Our 66th annual pantomime this year is Humpty Dumpty, which sees several of our young people in major principle roles. All the cast both old and new to pantomime are extremely enthusiastic and are looking forward to the performances in January. Once again we are indebted to the team of volunteers both backstage and front of house who enable us to put on the pantomime and of course you the public. So come along and support our young people in what will be an 'egg-selent' show!” Tickets are priced at £5.00 for adults, £4.00 for children and OAP’s, £14 for family tickets (2 adults and 2 children). Performances commence at 7.15 pm, with the Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm. Tickets can be obtained from The Pearson Centre, Nuart Road, Beeston, by phone on 0115 925411 or e-mail enquiries@thepearsoncentre.org.uk
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CHEERS HOMEBREW They stock and supply all your needs, including over 85 different beers costing from as little as 30p per pint for beer and 60p per pint for real ale.
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CIDERS They can supply fifteen different ciders costing less than 45p per pint. With over 80 different wines costing from ÂŁ1 a bottle, the wine lover is equally catered for and it is a real thrill to enjoy a glass of your own wine. They also stock all your needs for making spirits and liqueurs which adds another dimension to the brewing art. For further information on our stock and homebrewing, feel free to browse their website at www.cheers-homebrew.co.uk or call into their new and larger premises at 15 High Street or contact the team on 0115 9726716. Cheers Homebrew now offer a new delivery service free of charge on all orders over ÂŁ25 within a twenty mile radius. Opening hours are : 10am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4 pm Saturday. Cheers Homebrew look forward to seeing you!
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Time to go fetch your running shoes...? Here is your chance to get fit and help change the lives of deaf people. Too many mince pies over Christmas? Are you ready to shed those excess pounds and get into shape for 2016? Well national charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is asking the public to pick up their running shoes to raise vital funds. Now is the time to apply for a place in this year’s Great North Run in Newcastle on Sunday 11 September 2016. To help you get fit again Hearing Dogs is offering a number of exclusive Gold Bond places for the world's most popular half marathon. The Great North Run is the largest half marathons in the world attracting thousands of runners from over forty different countries, so places are limited and demand is high! As well as a Gold Bond place, Hearing Dogs offer high level support from the moment you sign up to the day you cross the finishing line and beyond. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is urging people to apply for a place now, as Lucy Ward, Community Fundraising Manager for North East explains: “I have been involved in the Great North Run for a number of years and it is a really inspiring event. I am always overwhelmed by all those people running for causes close to their hearts and the fantastic atmosphere! We have a limited number of places for this year so the sooner you apply the better.” At Hearing Dogs, we support our running team every step of the way offering fundraising advice before the event, a warm welcome, refreshments and a professional sports massage on race day. We also offer our runners the chance to meet and greet some of our amazing hearing dogs with a behindthe-scenes tour of our training centre in Bielby, East Yorkshire. “The run went really well and the spirit of comradeship and help for others is obvious throughout the race from start to finish. The staff at the end were great. Always willing to listen to us chatter about our race experience. It was also great to meet a recipient at the end of the race, demonstrating the reason we’re there in the first place. It’s good to help and make a difference,” said Steve Haines who completed the Great North Run in 2015 in 3 hours 35 minutes. Highly trained hearing dogs alert deaf people to important sounds like the telephone, smoke alarm and door bell, while also providing confidence and companionship, which can relieve the stress and isolation deafness can bring. To secure your place in the Great North Run 2016 and for more information about Hearing Dogs for Deaf People please contact your local Community Fundraising Manager Lucy Ward on 01759 322255 or lucy.ward@hearingdogs.org.uk
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MONDAY Dunkirk Dunkirk and Old Lenton Community Centre, The Old School, Montpelier Road 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Kerry McKenna 07855 321220
Trowell Festival Inn, Harry’s Bar 9.15am Tel: Debbie 07738 634 284 “New Session”
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Beeston / Chilwell Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell High Road 1pm Tel: Louise 07974 731 277
Chilwell St Barnabas Church, Barncroft (Off Inham Road) 5pm and 7pm Tel: Kerry Ward 07870 409 422
Stapleford St Helens Church Hall, Frederick Road 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Dawn 07872 648 833
Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell High Road 5.30pm Tel: Kerry McKenna 07855 321 220
Beeston Pearson Centre, Nuart Road (near Library) 10am Tel: Margaret 07877 615 284
Bilborough Scout Hut, 200 -206 Wigman Road 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Carrie 07841 019 147
Bramcote Bramcote Memorial Hall, Church Street 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284
Wollaton St Leonards Community Centre, Bramcote Lane 6pm Tel: Margaret 07877 615 284
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Wollaton Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Road 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Louise 07974 731 277 “New Venue”
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Toton Toton Methodist Church, Stapleford Lane 3.30pm & 5pm & 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 303 897 Trowell Festival Inn, Harry's Bar 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Debbie 07738 634 284
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Stapleford St Johns the Evangelist Church Hall, Midland Ave 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Clare 07807 399 898 “New Consultant & New Venue”
Sandiacre Methodist Church Hall, Butt Street 6.30pm Tel: Jean 0115 972 2158 Long Eaton The Trinity Church, Cross Street (near Aldi), Long Eaton Tel: George 6:30pm 07951043250/ 01773 770428
Wollaton Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Road 9.15am & 11.15am Tel: Louise 07974 731 277 “New Venue”
SATURDAY Beeston Beeston Methodist Church, Queens Road 8.30am and 10.30am Tel: Kerry Ward 07870 409 422
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new year new you...
A New Year always brings thoughts of new resolutions and new intentions of how you will spend the forthcoming year. We’ve some local experts on hand that will give you some great ideas about how you can make changes for the better in 2016...
Bluebell Therapy “I love my role as a therapist because it offers people positive opportunities for change. Counselling and Hypnotherapy can help with many issues from fears and phobias, to dealing with grief and bereavement, to weight loss and smoking cessation. As well as offering personalised sessions and packages, I also run Hypnosis for Childbirth Courses and Relaxation Courses. We all deserve to be able to enjoy life without stress and anxiety – and being able to manage life’s ups and downs in a positive, proactive way is something we can achieve, with the right skills. I can help you to do that”. Judith Mason at Bluebell Therapy
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Wow! Another New Year! I find this a contemplative time to review what is now past and to wonder what is yet to come. Rather like the man who stood at the gate of the year asking for a light to show the way, we must help ourselves by learning from the past and having trust in the future. It is true to say that it just doesn’t work to keep taking out of the pot without first adding our own contribution towards a safer world for our children and future generations. In honesty, I have no idea how to do this but if we all take a responsible part through kindness, consideration and help for those in need, perhaps we are already on the way towards adding our own personal brick in the wall. For me, work provides wonderful inspiration to get out there and do my best for my patients, helping where I can to restore comfort and ease, what a blessing to meet so many delightful people, each with a story to tell and share mutual friendship with me. What a blessing! Thank you everyone, a million times over. I wish you all a Happy New Year!
Studies have shown that training in karate is an excellent way to improve all aspects of fitness including; power, speed, strength, agility, endurance, balance, flexibility and coordination. Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of developing several diseases and conditions like: heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis and stress. As well as improving fitness karate develops important life skills. Learning focus, memorisation, discipline, goal setting, effort, confidence and respect help kids excel in school. “Our karate school has been running for over forty years and our experienced and enthusiastic instructors are dedicated to help you gain the most benefit from karate training. We have structured classes for different age groups and have an almost equal mix of males and females. This year nine members of Chilwell Olympia Karate School were promoted to black belt (Shodan) by the Chief Instructor of our Association, Asano Hanshi 9th Dan and six of the new black belts were girls.”
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Cambridge Weight Plan Consultants are world famous for the one-to-one superior support they offer to keep you motivated. You have Six Steps from which to choose your Plan, with or without food. Each week you will be weighed and measured and given advice on how to follow the Plan. On reaching your goal weight you are taken through the Steps known as Stabilisation and Maintenance and you are given strategies on how to overcome bad habits and how to eat healthily for good; to help you manage your weight long term. Most Consultants lost their weight the same way, so they understand the difficulties you face – and because of this they will help you complete your weight loss journey successfully. Yjasmine Bowman lost 14 stone in 15 months. “I owe it all to my Consultant, Mandy Smith. Without her support, I would still be a very unhappy and overweight diet failure’. The day I met my Consultant Mandy Smith was a defining moment. I was ashamed that I had 14 stone to lose and felt overwhelmed by the road ahead. Undeterred, Mandy looked me directly in the eye and said, “You will do this”. There was no ‘might’ or ‘maybe’, it was 100% belief. Mandy took the time to understand who I really was, what my dreams and struggles were. She met my family, becoming a confidante and friend. I now do so much more with my children. We do more as a family and enjoy being outdoors doing the things that I could never do before. I can shop anywhere I like and fit into any seat and seatbelt!” Contact Mandy Smith on 079606 45505 or 0115 9830406 Email: mandysmith.cwp@gmail.com
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The Dojo is 10 years old The Dojo has become something of a Landmark in Beeston and has even gained an International reputation. Located in what was the showroom for Humber Bicycles, the Dojo has a large matted air-conditioned hall with mirrors and lounge area. But as nice as the facilities are that’s not what brings people to the Dojo according to the students it the quality of the teaching headed by former World Karate Champion and 7th Dan Aidan Trimble. Aidan explains “What I like about the Dojo is the diversity of our members children from all parts of the world and the adult classes are the same, all ages , all abilities. It’s very satisfying to see children grow in confidence as they progress through their belts, and adults who get totally hooked on Karate when they realise the benefits they are gaining”. Aidan is assisted by some very high grade instructors like Tom Kacperski 5th Dan and Chris Hallam 4th Dan we also have a couple that joined together and have now opened their own club in Long Eaton. We have had an incredible Ten years with International Competition success and only last year medals at The US Open in Las Vegas and in January we will be taking a team to Italy to compete. We had Karin Williams seventy one years old winning the ‘I Love Beeston Awards’ Sports Personality and James Wells runner up in the ‘Nottingham Post Sportsman Of the Year Award’. We have been serving the community of Beeston successfully over the past Ten years and will continue for at least the next Ten. Happy Birthday to us! Cast Hairdressing Salon The spacious and airy twenty two seat unisex salon will provide you with a luxurious salon experience. All Cast’s wellmotivated team have expert knowledge in all aspects of cutting and colouring techniques. They pride themselves on providing a professional and friendly service and will ensure you leave with a stylish new hairstyle. Visitors to the salon are able to relax and enjoy their time - the staff are on hand to provide you with complementary refreshments and free wifi in their dedicated chill out area whilst you have a wonderful relaxing time. Cast specialise in Schwarzkopf colouring and also offer Senea Colour, the dermatological approved colour by Schwarzkopf. Every single product used or sold in the salon is only available to professional hairdressers. They stock Schwarzkopf products, GHD straighteners and Moroccan Oil. They are all of the very highest standard, and they have no hesitation in recommending them to you. For further information feel free to browse their website, call in or contact the team to make an appointment on 0115 9258944
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The Grand Tour season two announced: works by Sir Peter Blake, Rose English and Simon Starling to feature alongside Old Masters in the country’s most extraordinary cultural journey Nottingham Contemporary, Chatsworth, Derby Museums, The Harley Gallery, Welbeck.
The second season of The Grand Tour will take place from March to June 2016, with four of the UK’s most distinguished cultural institutions – Nottingham Contemporary, Chatsworth, Derby Museums and The Harley Gallery Welbeck – joining forces to create the ultimate exhibition programme, in a cultural journey for today’s Grand Tourist. Turner Prize-winner Simon Starling, together with Sir Peter Blake and influential performance artist Rose English have been invited to show their work alongside masterpieces and hidden gems from the venues’ own collections, offering unprecedented access to both contemporary works and old masters.
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A two-part display will be on show at The Harley Gallery, Welbeck, featuring an exhibition of original collages from Sir Peter Blake’s celebrated ‘World Tour’ series’ and influential performance artist Rose English’s collection of her horse-related works, juxtaposed with objects and manuscripts from Welbeck’s rich equestrian history. The Grand Tour Season 2 will coincide with the opening of The Harley Gallery’s brand new exhibition space, dedicated to Welbeck’s historic Portland Collection of fine and decorative arts.
Nottingham Contemporary will present a major solo show by Simon Starling, including both a comprehensive retrospective of his installation pieces to date, many unseen in the UK, and two new commissions, one referring to Nottingham lace production in the area surrounding the gallery. In keeping with Starling’s fascination with the process of transformation of an object or substance into another – often the focal point of his work Derby Museums will lend Joseph Wright’s master piece ‘The Alchymist Discovering Phosphorous’ to Nottingham Contemporary as an integral part of Starling’s exhibition.
Derby Museums’ exhibition ‘Joseph Wright and the Lure of Italy’ will explore the Grand Tour of the 18th and 19th centuries through the experiences of Derbyshire travellers, including Joseph Wright himself. Treasures from some of the county’s greatest houses and families have been generously lent for this special show, including works by 18th century master Pompeo Batoni, as well as early Italian Renaissance artists, to sit alongside Derby Museums’ own rich collection. Some of these items will be on public show for the first time. Chatsworth’s exhibition ‘A Grand Tour of the Devonshire Collection’ celebrates the practice of the Grand Tour through the eyes of the Devonshire families’ own continental travels, displaying important works seldom on show, including two Canaletto, Domenichino’s ‘Madonna delle Rose’, sketches by Inigo Jones, and a collection of drawings by Flemish painter Sebastian Vrancx, previously unseen at Chatsworth. The Grand Tour is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and is part of the Cultural Destinations programme partnership with VisitEngland. This unique programme encourages visitors to discover the wealth of architectural and artistic riches in the region. www.thegrandtour.uk.com Courtesy of www.experiencenottingham shire.com
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breakfast week 2016 Breakfast Week is returning between 24 and 30th January 2016 for another week-long celebration of breakfast! This year, organisers AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds, have joined forces with UK dietitian Nichola Whitehead and TV presenter and model Vogue Williams, who won the ITV Bear Gryll’s Mission Survive programme, to call on the nation to make it their mission to rethink breakfast. As part of the annual celebration, activities, promotions and events will be taking place across the country – all in honour of the first meal of the day. To find out what’s taking place near you, including breakfast offers, competitions and breakfast tastings, visit http://www.shakeupyourwakeup.com/breakfastweek/events-activities. AHDB research shows that when people skip breakfast: • three in ten (30%) say they lack energy and one in seven (14%) feel grumpy • they consume an extra 252 kcals a day • they are twice as likely to reach for a bag of crisps or a biscuit mid-morning than breakfast eaters. Studies show that eating breakfast can give you more energy, help reduce stress levels, improve concentration and mood and may even help you to manage your weight. To show the public that anyone can make a tasty breakfast to enjoy at home, at work or on the go, Nichola Whitehead has developed a new ‘Mission Breakfast Guide.’ Available to download from http://www.shakeupyourwakeup.com/mission-breakfast The Mission Breakfast Guide highlights the benefits of a number of staple breakfast ingredients, as well as giving healthy suggestions for different morning scenarios such as ‘The Deskfaster’ and ‘The Family Breakfast.’ Vogue Williams has accepted her own ‘Mission Breakfast’ which is to create, from scratch, a series of quick and simple breakfasts in under three minutes. See how she gets on in a series of short videos on www.shakeupyourwakeup.com/mediagalleries. To see who is taking part in Breakfast Week, find out how you can get involved, and for Mission Breakfast ideas, videos and inspiration head to www.shakeupyourwakeup.com. Join the breakfast conversation on Twitter using #BreakfastWeek or follow @breakfastweek or on Facebook at ShakeUpYourWakeUp
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breeze promotion STAMP DUTY RATE CHANGES ON BUY TO LETS AND SECOND HOMES-WILL YOU BE AFFECTED? As of April 1st 2016 homeowners will face a higher rate of stamp duty if they have more than one property or buy-to-lets, a proposal that was announced by Chancellor George Osborne in November’s Autumn Statement. This means that from April this year anyone purchasing a second home or buy-to-let will have to pay an extra three percentage points in stamp duty on homes worth up to £125,000, 5pc tax on homes valued between £125,001 and £250,000, and 8pc tax on homes worth between £250,001 and £925,000.This additional 3 per cent charge applies above the current stamp duty land tax rates. Many parents helping their children onto the property ladder and buying a property jointly with their children will face the higher rates. Traditionally parents did not partly own the property but acted as guarantors on their child’s mortgage instead; however few guarantor mortgages are offered by lenders now. As a result many parents are opting to take out a joint mortgage with their child to boost their affordability, requiring parents to put their name on the title deeds as well, as a condition of lending. However, parents still have options of giving money as a deposit or acting as a guarantor for a mortgage without being liable. If you are buying a property jointly with someone, and it is the first purchase for one of you but not for the other, then the government has stated that in this situation the purchase would incur the higher stamp duty rate because one of the parties already owns a property and will therefore own two on the day of the transaction. If you have exchanged contracts on a property prior to the Autumn Statement on 25th November last year, then the higher tax rate will not apply to you, even if you complete after April 1st 2016. You will face the higher tax rate though if you exchanged after November 25th 2015 and complete after April 1st 2016 as the government says buyers should have been aware of the rise so will be expected to pay it. For further information on the stamp duty changes and how they might affect you contact Rothera Dowson’s Conveyancing department on 0800 088 6252
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big garden birdwatch
The world’s biggest garden bird count, RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, is back on 30th and 31st January for the 37th year!
In 2015, over half a million people took part to count more than 8.5 million birds and record sightings of other wildlife such as deer, squirrels, foxes, badgers, hedgehogs and frogs from throughout the year. The survey helps the RSPB build a really valuable picture of how wildlife is doing in your region and around the UK, so why not grab a cup of tea and devote an hour over the weekend to record who's fluttering, feeding, squawking, foraging and chirping in your garden, local park or nature reserve? If you want to know how you can make the most of the Big Garden Birdwatch and attract charms of goldfinches, squadrons of starlings and tonnes of tits to your garden, check out our three top tips below: 1. Clean It’s time to get outside to clean your feeders and give them a good brush. Now is also a good time to invest in any new feeders if yours are looking slightly worse for wear. Take a look at our advice pages for more information on how and why this is important www.RSPB.org.uk/homes 2. Fill/ top up Providing a regular supply of food for the birds is crucial particularly in winter when food supplies can be scarce in other places. Take the opportunity to fill up your feeders with some tasty treats and put on a feast for your garden guests. For more information on what to feed garden birds, visit: www.RSPB.org.uk/homes 3. Sit back and enjoy Now that you’ve cleaned your feeders, and put out your food, it’s time to sit back, relax and watch the birds come. If you need any help identifying the species, visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch to register now. You’ll receive a FREE PACK including everything you’ll need to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch 2016. Tens of thousands of schoolchildren across the UK will also be getting closer to nature by taking part in Big Schools' Birdwatch, an educational activity which sees pupils and teachers taking part in the survey by counting the feathered friends that visit their grounds. To find out more visit rspb.org.uk/schoolswatch
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10 FUN FACTS ABOUT BIRDS 1) Magpies can recognise individual humans, by their faces. 2) Blackbirds adapt their song to be heard in cities, changing the volume and pitch. 3) In winter, female Robins sing in addition to males. 4) Starlings have been known to mimic the calls of other birds, machinery and human voices. 5) Chaffinches have been found to have regional accents. 6) A Blue tit weighs the same as a pound coin (10g). 7) A Woodpigeon cannot take off from the ground more than twice in the space of two minutes because the effort is so great. 8) Great tits have been found to have personalities - which influence their behaviour and ultimately their survival. 9) Long-tailed tits earned some interesting old names thanks to the shape of their delicate nest. These include: Jack-in-a-bottle, Bottle tit, Poke pudding, Bum barrel and Oven builder. 10) Overwintering Blackcaps tend to be from central Europe rather than the UK.
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Nottinghamshire Children and Families Partnership (NCFP) has become the first group of Children’s Centres in the UK to become Forest School accredited. Forest School is a type of outdoor education, originally developed in Scandinavia, which encourages children to develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning outdoors. Activities such as building shelters, using tools and lighting fires help children learn about the natural environment, how to handle risk, and how to use their initiative to solve problems and cooperate with others. Staff from 60 Children’s Centres across Nottinghamshire received Level 1 Forest School training from Bridgewater College in May. 26 workers also completed Level 3 training. Staff learnt how to plan activities to encourage learning and development and were taught basic outdoor skills, such as using tools, constructing fires and shelters, and tying knots and lashings. NCFP manages the Children’s Centres across the County on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. The partnership is made up of Nottinghamshire Healthcare, North Nottinghamshire College and Family Action. Libby Mackenzie, Children’s Centre Coordinator for NCFP, organised the training. She has been a Forest School Leader for over ten years. Libby comments – “This training is the start of something special for NCFP; and next year we will see it grow as the knowledge and learning is cascaded out to families and children across Nottinghamshire. “I know first-hand how much a child can grow and develop if given the freedom to achieve. All children are born with wings; it is an adult’s role to teach them to fly.” For more information, contact your local Children’s Centre Coordinator. Chilwell CC, Great Hoggett Drive, Chilwell, NG9 4HQ Tel: 0115 993 5780 Beeston North with Lenton Abbey CC, Boundary Road, Beeston, NG9 2RG Tel: 0115 993 5740 Beeston Central CC, Trevor Road, Beeston, NG9 1GR Tel: 0115 993 5740
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breezewhat’s on Beeston Wildlife Group, new talk season
THE BOTTOM END OF DOWN UNDER – A TALK BY MARTIN BUTLER Monday 8th February 2016, 7.30pm - 9.30pm Trent Vale Infants School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham NG9 1LP About the talk New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania have so much wildlife to offer from Birds to reptiles, and some of the most unusual Mammals and Marsupials. This talk will give you an insight into all their different lives and how they all have a part to play in nature. Does the Thylacine still exist? Why not come and see to find out. About the speaker Martin has lived in Beeston Rylands for nearly fifty years. He has been inspired by all the wildlife in the Trent valley near his home especially Attenborough. He has been guiding walks around Attenborough for many years and enjoys passing on his enthusiasm for all wildlife. He is also passionate about making sure our next generation enjoy the countryside.
Guided Walks programme - venue Attenborough Nature Reserve (Everyone is welcome to attend all events and walks, just turn up!)
Beeston Wildlife Group Indoor meetings programme 2015- 2016 21st March 2016, The changing seasons, Paul Hobson 18th April 2016, Attenborough - The big year, Tim Sexton
13th Feb 2016 26th March 2016
23rd April 2016 21st May 2016 18th June 2016
16th July 2016 20th August 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
Twitter: @BeestonWildlife
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START 2016 WITH A GREAT OFFER TO PROTECT YOUR PUPPY OR KITTEN. Have you recently got a puppy or kitten or are you getting one soon? Churchcroft Vets have a great offer for you.
Vaccines are vital to prevent fatal diseases in dogs and cats. The initial protection needs 2 injections given a few weeks apart. Usually, since this involves twice the amount of vaccine, this is more expensive than a top-up vaccination. However, as a new year special offer Churchcroft Vets are offering a full course of vaccines at just £29 for puppies and £35 for kittens. The offer is open to all dogs over 6 weeks old and all cats over 9 weeks old. If you have an older dog or cat who has not kept up with their booster vaccinations this will be a great time to get them protected. The course of vaccines also includes a veterinary health check and advice on house training, diet, parasite control and pet insurance. Puppies can then attend Churchcroft’s popular puppy parties at no charge. All animals treated at Churchcroft Vets also benefit from their dedicated personal emergency service day and night, a really valuable service if disaster strikes. The special offer will run until the end of February. To take advantage call Churchcroft Vets on 0115 922 4855. If your puppy or kitten will not be old enough to start their vaccines before then, don’t worry. You can register before the end of February and still benefit from this special offer.
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Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Jess xxx
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100,000tree target... A new tree planted at Beeston Town Hall today has edged Broxtowe Borough Council one step closer to its 100,000 tree planting target.
The tree has been generously donated by the Civic Society as a replacement for a dying lime tree and it is hoped the Birch will establish before the lime has to be removed. Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council and Portfolio Holder for Environment and Economic Development, Councillor Richard Jackson said: “We are incredibly grateful to the Civic Society for donating this tree and they are just one of the local community groups and schools that we have worked with over the past few years to support tree planting in the borough. Protecting and enhancing the environment is a priority for the Council and I am so pleased that we have nearly reached our 100,000 target.” Barbara Selwood from Beeston and District Civic Society said: “We are always happy to support tree planting initiatives and it is with great pleasure that the Society has had the opportunity to donate a tree which will be for the benefit of the people of Beeston. We suggested that a native species was chosen, preferably that has some visual interest as well as being a good habitat for wildlife. We are very proud to be contributing to Broxtowe Borough Council's target of 100,000 trees.” The Council’s Parks and Open Spaces team is already developing plans for their next project to improve the green spaces in the Borough.
The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw joins Barbara Selwood from Beeston and District Civic Society and Chris Riley and Hugh Turrell from Broxtowe Borough Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Team.
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For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3507, email env@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk /leisure
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breezegardening This month we refresh our all round general gardening knowledge ahead of the spring season. By looking at a few basic factors which come into play in every garden environment we can literally take our hobby as far as we wish to. So don’t give up - read on and pick up a few straightforward to use tips and enjoy the journey with us.... BASIC PLANT TYPES • Hardy Perennials Survive outside, growing back each year (Perennial). • Tender Perennial Often known as half-hardy perennial - they all need protection from frost. • Hardy Biennial Many root vegetables are hardy biennials, because they are sown one year and flower the next. • Hardy Annual These can withstand frost, but usually grow, flower and die within one year. • Tender Annual If these plants get frost damaged, they will die, so only plant out when the last of the frost occurs usually around the middle of May. Can be grown under glass earlier than this, so when planted out they will have a good start.
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Soil acidity balance Don’t be put off by the Ph scale - it is simply a way to measure & define how much or how little acid/alkaline there is in the soil. That’s it. The reason it matters is that if your plants don’t seem to grow well in your garden you may well be trying to plant out flowers or crops that are not suited to the Ph within the soil or type of compost you have been using. If your plants are growing healthily then it’s safe to assume all is well and there is no need to test the soil. Inexpensive test kits let you know instantly where you are soil wise. How to change soil Ph You can add lime to raise the Ph level and a form of sulphur to lower it - both widely available. Changing the Ph can take several applications of whichever you are applying - and it is best not to rush in and simply ‘dump’ lime or sulphur to try and get a quick fix. Give the soil several months to absorb the compounds and then retest. Further ‘top up’ applications may well be needed from time to time in future to prevent the Ph drifting back to what it was. It is sometimes easier though to simply find plants that suit the existing Ph in your garden environment and that is where this knowledge really helps to boost your success rate so do check when next buying your plants for the growing season.
SOIL TYPES There are five main types of soil found in this country: • Clay Very fine grained and smooth when wet. Can be very difficult to work with as it doesn’t drain as such but on the plus side it does have good moisture retention during dry spells. • Sand This is a lighter soil type (less than 10% clay content) and, due to it’s content, tends to warm up much more quickly in spring which allows for earlier planting. • Loam In short this is a blend between the two soil types above. Considered to be the best soil for a larger range of plants. • Chalk Usually deficient in plant nutrition and requires additional help in the form of manure etc. • Peat This is usually found in low lying areas and is derived from marsh land. The subsoil which is below about a foot in depth, is also part of any outdoor soil structure. The subsoil may be similar in nature to the ‘top soil’ but may not contain the goodness of that which is above it. The general approach in gardening is to get the top soil to as great a depth as possible. Keep these factors in mind as we develop our gardening skills and really get to enjoy this wonderful hobby in the new year. Enjoy!
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CONIFER CONIFERS CONIFERS There are over 550 species of Conifer in the world so its likely that most of us have the odd one or two in our garden. They can make a great feature as a hedge row or in a border, they grow quickly and can be a very useful means of providing privacy. With such a variety available they can be planted to suit most landscapes and can look great as part of a rockery, as a specimen tree or as an alternative to a fence or wall. When people talk about Conifers most of us think of the good old Leyland Cypress, the Leylandi, planted by the millions in the 80s, and in a lot of cases sold as a dwarf tree! There are around 55 million leylandi in the UK now and they are still growing, with the tallest in the UK now at approx 130ft. Any tree, but especially Conifers can cause friction between neighbours, they can lead to lack of light, restricted views and even cause damage to fences, garden structures and property, yet there are still 300,000 leylandii are sold each year in Great Britain. A well maintained Conifer hedge can make a very attractive addition to any garden as long as it is looked after and needs to be trimmed at least once a year because If left Conifers can quickly lead to a very unattractive area of the garden. All Conifers need good natural light to look at their best and in shaded areas a conifer will quickly turn brown, the reason being is that the tree knows that it will be wasting it’s energy by maintaining foliage in an area that receives little light. As the tree/hedge gets taller and wider the lower areas will also become steadily browner due to this lack of light. If Conifers are planted close to each other, other trees, fences buildings etc they will quickly turn brown where they touch as there is little or no light and this can be a problem should one die or need to be removed, as this will leave the trees either side looking particularly unsightly. The birds also like the Conifers as they can make great nesting areas, so when planning your annual cut please bear the nesting season in mind and don’t wait until the first rays of summer get you out into the garden before you decide its time to sort the hedge out! If you would like some advice about your trees then contact Dave at poplar Tree Services 01332 873762 07743828378 e: info@poplartreeservices.co.uk for free , sound and unbiased advice. Further reading: www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15018807 Legislation: www.leylandii.com/leylandii.html
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musical treat... The Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 30th January 2016 at 7pm.
The Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra’s family concert this year celebrates the glitz and glamour of the silver screen, and features swashbuckling heroes from Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars and The Magnificent Seven, villainous goings-on in Murder on the Orient Express, the simple beauty of John Barry’s theme for Born Free and excerpts from Mary Poppins and Billy Elliot. There is lively music from West Side Story and Amadeus, as well as beautiful themes written by Tchaikovsky and Shostakovitch. A musical treat for all the family to enjoy! If that’s not enough to tempt the musical taste buds, anyone attending the concert will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win a family ticket for 4 to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the musical at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal – a truly Fantasmagorical show! Nicki Chapman, TV presenter, will be joining Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra to present the Family Concert on 30th January. Tickets £7 - £22 (Family tickets available) from The Royal Centre Box Office, 0115 9895555, website: www.trch.co.uk. For further information visit the NPO website: nottinghamphilharmonic.co.uk
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YOUR MONTH AHEAD
ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] 2016 holds some remarkable achievements on your part where due to unforeseen circumstances you acquire a certain amount of knowledge. You make a fresh start by bringing in the new and getting rid of the old. With more control, confidence and self esteem you have that kick start into changing what needs to be changed during 2016. TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th] The New Year brings a few challenges but nothing you’re not prepared for. Keeping in control will be the key to success. Any disappointments regarding a move of some kind is accepted as not being the right time. Facing up to certain situations brings relief with those special relationships. Time out with those you love is welcomed. GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] Now is a good time to make amends with those you feel have been neglected in any way. Distancing yourself from others brings relief and a chance to start afresh. Temptation gets the better of you when in the company of a stranger. Watch the pennies, overspending could set you back.
ANNE is also a REGISTERED HYPNOTHERAPIST. HPD MNSHP. Member of the NATIONAL SOCIETY OF HYPNOSIS AND PSYCHOTHERAPY with many years of experience. For a free consultation in the strictest confidence Contact Anne on 01159731440 Mobile 07845405835
CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd] Listening to no one you make certain choices then decisions leading to something paying off in the long run. Following your heart when the moment is right for you brings tears of joy. More confident and self-assured you hit the right note when an informal meeting takes place. Trying your hand at something different pays off.
LIBRA [Sept 24th-October 22nd] This year you see results from all your hard work from the last months or longer. Reducing the pressure will not be easy but with time and effort and a combination of other factors life becomes much easier than of late. Organisation becomes the key to success providing you stay in control of what is going on around you. Pleasing results.
LEO [July 24th-August23rd] You’re certainly your own person when making decisions alone. Hectic it may be but not for long with organisation and support from loved ones it could be plain sailing with financial benefits to come. Changing your job and learning new skills is the beginning of a good chapter. Taking nothing for granted you plan well ahead.
SCORPIO [October 23rd-Nov 22nd] Now the last year is out of the way you begin this year as you mean to go on. Choosing how you would like to spend time at the beginning of the year could be interfered with when one person zooms in with different ideas. Changing direction and realising those dormant creative abilities within you are for the taking, satisfaction is gained.
VIRGO [August 24th-Sept 23rd] 2016 brings positive change. Due to unforeseen circumstances you begin to emerge into the next chapter of your life with confidence and a zest for life. Having no time for negativity and valuing what you have it is full steam ahead when making decisions important to you. Family first but with new friends around exciting moments emerge.
SAGITTARIUS [Nov23rd-Dec 22nd] You’re determined that this year is going to be your year. After putting others first you are careful not to upset the apple cart you get on with making plans of your own. Taking nothing for granted and acting wisely pays off. Delving into the past brings to light some interest as well as raising an eyebrow and a smile. Tables turn on those jealous.
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CAPRICORN [Dec 23rd-Jan20th] Becoming your own person and doing what you want for a change helps all round. Standing your ground you make progress away from home dealing with matters important to you. Realising your true potential and embarking on learning new skills not just becomes exciting but challenging too. One meeting proves worthwhile. AQUARIUS [Jan 21st-Feb 19th] The New Year becomes beneficial when taking the correct steps to improve one area of your life, which has given you, cause for a little concern. More confident with your abilities and a little organisation you prove to others your worth. Careful not to burn your candle at both ends you plan accordingly so family life takes a turn for the better. PISCES [February-March 20th] A new you emerges when life takes an unexpected turn for the better. You become the driving force when one person you haven’t seen for some time re-appears out of the blue and needs your support. Feeling more emotionally secure and realising whom you want in your life proves satisfying. You get closure on something waited for.
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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 FEBRUARY 2016 Issue PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO VOLUME is 22nd January 2016 WE ONLY ACCEPT ENTRIES VIA EMAIL
LONG EATON OPERATIC SOCIETY YOUTH GROUP The above group is delighted to announce that they are to present The Wizard of Oz at the Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton, from 18th to 20th February 2016. This is an all-time favourite and tells the story of an orphaned young girl named Dorothy who lives with her aunt and uncle on their farm in Kansas. Dorothy longs to travel far, far away – behind the moon – beyond the rain - "Somewhere over the Rainbow" to a different world, and she gets her wish when a tornado whisks her and her little dog, Toto, to the Land of Oz. An invitation is therefore extended to you all to come and join Dorothy and her new found friends as they journey along the Yellow Brick Road, and witness for yourselves the adventures they encounter in the Land of Oz! The youngsters are very busy rehearsing and are looking forward to presenting this lively production, brimming over with energy and a sparkling musical score, where everyone gets their moment to shine. Tickets are on sale now priced £7 & £6 (concessions Saturday Matinee only) and are available from: • www.duchess-theatre.com booking fee applies (Ticketsource) • LEOS Youth Group Box Office Mobile No. 07864 033 663 • Duchess Theatre, West Gate, Long Eaton on Saturday mornings
S SEL SINGER THE CAROU FEE MORNING F O C ANNUAL , on Saturday will be held 12am in to 10 m o fr , th February 20 hurch. C Grangewood ad, Wollaton. Stalls Ro d o o ew g n Gra brac and cakes, bric-awill include books. s to Hope . All proceed rk. Entrance £1 o and Framew Nottingham
NOTTINGHAM SYMPHONIC WIND ORCHESTRA is one of the leading amateur wind orchestras in the UK. Guided by musical director Keiron Anderson, highlights include broadcasts on Radio 3 and Classic FM. Concerts are given in support of charity with over £100,000 raised since 1987. In 2016 NSWO are supporting Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. Next Concert Out of This World - Music inspired by space Saturday 19th March 7:00 pm Djanogly Recital Hall, Nottingham NG7 2RD Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door, including wine and nibbles, from Windblowers 0115 9410543. Donation to Rainbows. www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk
WOLLATON NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Wednesday February 17th is our next meeting for a talk by Brian Hobby entitled: Sri Lanka - Not Just For Tea. We will visit wet rain forests, the drier Yala National Park and the highlands around Nuwara Eliya. On Wednesday March 16th we welcome the popular Tim Melling to talk about the Wildlife of the Pennines with lavish illustrations of the area. We meet at St Leonard's Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton (opposite the library) at 7.30pm. Visitors are very welcome at £3.50 on the door. For more information on our programme visit our website at www.spanglefish.com/WollatonNaturalHistory
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JOIN A CHOIR IN 2016! If you have been thinking of joining a choir, come along in the New Year to Ruddington and District Choral Society. We will be singing the Nelson Mass by Haydn and the Gloria by Vivaldi, both great pieces and enjoyable to sing. Rehearsals start in January for a concert in May. “We meet on Monday evenings at St Peter's Junior School, Ruddington NG11 6GB at 7 15 pm. Come along and try the choir before joining”. Phone 0115 9211451 and see our website www.spanglefish.com/ruddington anddistrictchoralsociety/
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on the right trail... ‘Every picture tells a story’. That’s certainly the case with a brilliant series of photographs which has captured how two Notts Guiders rose to the challenge of a lifetime. Gillian Kendall from Warren Hill in Arnold and Rebecca Scattergood from Toton joined 27 other Girlguiding members and supporters on a week-long trek to Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca site high in the Peruvian Andes. Climbing to altitudes of 4,200m along the centuriesold Inca Trail, the expedition took in landmarks like Dead Woman’s Pass and the Sun Gate before entering the ruined citadel of Machu Picchu itself. The party overcame many emotional and physical challenges during the trip, not least finding that routes to the start of the trek were blockaded in protest against the proposed privatisation of the trail. The bus driver got round these by negotiating boulders blocking the way, although nails strewn across the road led to several tyres being punctured. The Notts pair each had to raise £4,000 in order to take part in the expedition: half of this has gone into a fund which supports disadvantaged members of Girlguiding UK and Rebecca is keen to stress the importance of the challenge in terms of helping others. ‘Having been part of Guiding for so long, I feel it’s my turn to give something back,’ she explains. Gillian agrees: ‘I’m really hoping the money we’ve raised will allow more girls and young women to make the most of the opportunities which being a member of Girlguiding has opened up for me – whether that’s international travel, learning new skills or making new friendships.’ Both Gillian and Rebecca have been involved with Girlguiding since joining as Brownies. Until recently, Gillian was Westdale Division Commissioner supporting units across Bakersfield, Carlton, Gedling, Mapperley, Netherfield, Sneinton, St Ann’s and Thorneywood, whilst Rebecca is a Ranger Leader with Toton & Attenborough’s Senior Section. Girlguiding Nottinghamshire needs to boost the numbers of its adult volunteers to enable more members to rise to challenges such as this. To find out more, call county headquarters on 0115 987 7220 or visit www.girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk
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