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Welcome to our Homes & Gardens Special Issue this month. Our handy guide, which we encourage you to keep as a reference. Gives you all our local experts throughout the year for that important job around your home no matter how big or how small.... We’ve also some great suggestions for places to visit with our Homes and Gardens theme in mind you’ll be surprised at what’s out there locally to enjoy this summer...
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An important part of our homes is what makes it individual to us. Nothing does that better than a piece of art. We’ve plenty of galleries in our area - here’s a couple of suggestions to check out local and international artists work... New Art Exchange 39 - 41 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6BE New Art Exchange is a contemporary visual arts space in Nottingham that celebrates the region's cultural richness and diversity. The venue presents an ever-changing programme of art exhibitions, creative activities for families and young people, film screenings, symposiums, lectures, festivals and a live performance programme of music, dance and theatre. Entry to NAE is FREE! In addition to three gallery spaces, the venue has a café-lounge serving delicious home-made food from around the world. They also house a number of workshops and performance spaces. NAE’s programme of activities is dedicated to stimulating new perspectives on the value of diversity within art and society. Within the galleries NAE present the work of world renowned British and international artists. Past exhibitors have included: Rashid Rana, Zineb Sedira, Hurvin Anderson, Nari Ward, Christian Marclay and Elizabeth Price (as part of British Art Show 7), Leo Asemota, Raghu Rai, and Hetain Patel. Nottingham Contemporary Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB Nottingham Contemporary, designed by the award winning architects Caruso St John, is one of the largest contemporary art centres in the UK. The venue has four galleries lit by 132 skylights, a performance and film Space, a Learning room, The Study, The Shop and Cafe.Bar.Contemporary. The gallery runs a range of special events and children’s workshops. The gallery’s café bar is open all week and creates delicious, freshly prepared food from its daily menu for brunch, lunch, bar snacks and evening meals.
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The Harley Gallery Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LW FREE admission and FREE parking Discover inspiring art and craft at The Harley Gallery, with top quality contemporary exhibitions and a glimpse of the Welbeck Estate’s Portland Collections in our historical displays. Drop in and relax in our tranquil surroundings, with free entry and free parking. Have fun with the kids in the ‘Creative Space’, browse and learn about art, or come to one of the exciting events. Treat yourself in the Harley Gallery Craft Shop, which stocks an impressive range of top British makers, or indulge with the Limehouse Café’s delicious menu. All information courtesy of www.experiencenottinghamshire.com
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Kelham Hall & Country Park is a magnificent Victorian house, built in 1863, set within 44 acres of gardens and parklands and located in the heart of Nottinghamshire.
It has a rich history as the ancestral home of the MannersSutton family, along with its use as a theological college for an Anglican Order of Monks. The distinct design features of renowned architect Sir George Gilbert Scott make it a fascinating place to visit. The hall and ground tours are well worth coming along for, and there are a number of family facilities to enjoy all year round along with a full events calendar. Kelham Hall & Country Park is also a firm favourite as a stunning traditional and Asian wedding venue, and for a broad range of special events and corporate hospitality. Café & Restaurant – open daily from 9am to 6pm, serving a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, breakfasts, light lunches, hot and cold snacks, ice creams and special dishes of the day. Sunday Carvery - £7.95 per person or £4.95 per child, 12pm 3pm Afternoon Teas in the beautiful state rooms are a wonderful way to enjoy some family time, or as a special treat. £14.95 per person, or £21.95 with champagne. Booking essential. Kelham Hall & Country Park Main Road, Kelham, Nottingham, NG23 5QX http://kelham-hall.com All information courtesy of www.experiencenottinghamshire.com
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Times can be tough but not as tough as it was for some of our ancestors! Discover the most complete workhouse in existence right on our doorstep...
Built in 1824 The Workhouse was a means of relief for the Victorian poor. Pioneering in its design and approach it became a blueprint for similar institutions across the country. The Workhouse’s story is told from the perspective of those who lived and worked here. Listen to their stories and decide for yourself if it was a place of hope or despair. Explore the austere and empty rooms and atmospheric work yards with an audio guide and let your imagination conjure up images of the paupers and staff going about their daily lives. All the stories you will hear are based on archive records. Wander in the restored Victorian vegetable garden, find out about the paupers' diet and purchase some vegetables for yourself from the seasonal vegetable barrow. Take the family and enjoy a full programme of living history events, tours and exhibitions. Younger visitors can enjoy their children’s trails and games. The Workhouse, Upton Road, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PT http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/workhouse-southwell/ All information courtesy of www.experiencenottinghamshire.com
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Step back in time to the age of the Victorians and discover more about one of Nottinghamshire's most famous writer's D.H. Lawrence at D.H. Lawrence Heritage. This multi award winning visitor attraction includes a museum, heritage centre, temporary art gallery, gift shop and a bistro for a truelly novel day! The re-creation of the birthplace and early home of the writer D.H. Lawrence gives a fascinating glimpse into the cramped realities of a Victorian mining family. Take a guided tour of the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum to discover more about this famous writer's working class roots and the community that influenced his life and work. Visitors of all ages can enjoy this journey back in time, with Family Friendly tours available at weekends and selected school holidays. While at the D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre, nearby, you will discover more about the writer's life and works and the mining community which influenced his works. Be inspired by the on-site Rainbow Gallery, with its changing exhibition programme. After all that you'll probably be hungry so grab a tasty bite to eat at the D.H. Lawrence Bistro and a souvenir or two from our well stocked gift shops. For the more energetic take a stroll along the Blue Line Trail, a 3 mile self guided walk, which incorporates 4 of the Lawrence family homes and 8 other related sites. Please Note - All tours for The D. H Lawrence Birthplace Museum are by timed entry and bookable in advance by telephone (or on the day subject to availability). Tours through out the day at: 11.00, 11.45, 1.30, 2.30 plus 3.30pm during the summer months. Tours begin prompt at these times (please try to arrive 15 minutes early), spaces are limited, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Costumed family Friendly tours run at weekends and daily throughout school holidays on the last tour of the day, 2.30pm winter season and 3.30pm summer season. D. H. Lawrence Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, NG16 3DZ http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/dhlheritage/index.aspx
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Georgian elegance in a provincial city centre Bromley House Library has been operating as a lending library since 1816 and from 1822 has been located in a splendid Georgian townhouse in Angel Row, Nottingham built in 1752 George Smith, grandson of the founder of Smith’s Bank (now the NatWest on the corner of Exchange Walk), built the house to commemorate his marriage to Mary Howe (grand-daughter of Prince Rupert). A s you enter the Library today though our ‘secret doorway’ a passage leads to the garden door. This passage has been transformed into a vibrant city centre art gallery. The hall originally contained one of the outstanding features of the house; a lavishly decorated chimney piece and overmantel of rococo design executed in stucco. Fortunately although the fireplace is long gone we still have photographs which we can show visitors the library. The staircase from the entrance hall to the first landing has a lead covering which was laid down in 1844 and was replaced in 1983 when the date 1752 was picked out upon it in copper nails. The first floor landing leads to the Main Library room where we find the issue desk. This room features a double height reading room, lined floor to ceiling with books and a gallery which is reached by a stunning spiral staircase, installed in 1857 and still in use today. Opposite the issue desk is the North Front Room – now the Neville Hoskins Reading Room, the finest reading room in the building, with shuttered sash windows overlooking the fascinating Nottingham roof scape. The fireplace is framed in white marble with a wooden surround and mantelpiece with elegant scrolls together with a matching overmantel. There is a magnificent and unusual plaster ceiling in delicate rococo style which displays a riot of flowers, fruit and plant motifs. There is a further traditional reading room, which contains a rare example of a Meridian Line, and modern coffee lounge on this level. On the second floor some of our early fiction is housed in the wonderfully proportioned George Green Room, named after the Sneinton Miller; Nottingham’s most important scientist. The Ellen Harrington Room, named after our longest standing Librarian is a sunny room overlooking the garden and a favourite of those city workers looking for a quiet spot in their lunch break.
The Attics, on the third floor, should not be overlooked, atmospheric, full of history and memories. Home to the first photography studio in Nottingham, with original beams and plasterwork, hidden rooms and wonderful views over towards the vaulted glass roof of the Malt Cross. Bromley House Garden at the back of the house is enclosed by the original brick walls which have date stones inscribed ‘G S’ 1752. It is one of only two left of its type in Nottingham. Six London plane trees were planted in 1875 and three of them survive. The oldest shrubs in the garden are the aucuba, lilac and philadelphus. At the bottom of the garden are Magnolia Grandiflora ‘Exmouth’ and Washingtonia, a striking architectural plant. Written in crocuses on the lawn are the dates 1752 -2002. When the roses are out in the summer the garden is beautiful but it really is a garden for all seasons; a historic walled garden, a haven of peace and tranquillity. For information about visiting or joining the library please call 0115 9473134 or look at the website www.bromleyhouse.org, Also on Facebook and twitter.
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Walk in Lord Byron’s footprints and explore the glorious landscape of gardens and parkland surrounding the historic house at Newstead Abbey and Gardens Located in the Nottinghamshire village of Ravenshead, Newstead Abbey is the ancestral home of one of the county’s legends, the romantic poet Lord Byron. Byron moved to Nottingham with his mother when he was a young boy and Newstead Abbey belonged to him between 1808 and 1814. The beautiful historical house is set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland, with more than 300-acres to explore. Newstead Abbey is perfect for all garden enthusiasts as it boasts beautiful formal gardens, ponds and waterfalls. The secret Japanese Garden in the Abbey grounds is the perfect place for groups, families and couples to awaken their senses with the exotic look, feel, smell and sounds of the East. Inside the Japanese Garden, visitors can create their own sense of peace and tranquillity and they can expect to find small, quaint stone bridges that cross tiny, clear, rippling streams and little stepping stones that lead to fragile islands. Following the winding stone paths through the maple trees will lead visitors past the remains of a thatched teahouse and a draw-well which was originally fitted with double buckets. The extensive grounds are open every day for visitors, while the Abbey is open at weekends for the public and for special tours. As you are transported back in time on a Newstead Abbey tour, you will be given a fascinating insight into this history of this grand house and the many characters who have called it home over the past 900 years. The Abbey is still home to a remarkable number of Lord Byron’s possessions, and a highlight of the tour is a visit to his bedroom, which has been preserved intact and contains many of his belongings including his bed. Each room within the Abbey has to be seen to be believed. From centuries-old wallpaper featuring splendid prints and creatures, to lion skin rugs brought back by Ethel Webb, another owner of the property, and the original toilet fittings from Lord Byron’s time. In fact, you could spend many hours looking in wonder at the amazing items on display. Opening times: Open daily all year round 9am - 5pm/dusk and entry to the House is available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, 12noon - 4pm. Admission: The charge for visitors is £6 per vehicle. This includes entry to the grounds and gardens at Newstead Abbey and covers all passengers within the car. Visitors entering the park and gardens on foot or by bicycle are charged £1 per person. House admission: An additional £5 per person and £1 for children (14 and under). Tours: Tours will be available for groups of 10 or more by pre-booking (0162 3455900). For more information visit: www.newsteadabbey.org.uk All information courtesy of www.experiencenottinghamshire.com Image: Alan Metheringham
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Visit the Arboretum, an inspiring green haven in the heart of the city which was said to be the inspiration behind Peter Pan’s Neverland. The Green Flag award-winning Arboretum is Nottingham's oldest public park and is also the closest one to the city centre. The beautifullymaintained park is home to an important collection of more than 800 trees, some of which are from the original collection planted in the 19th century. Following the Nottingham Inclosure Act of 1845 – a visionary project to create a green network around the growing city to provide green spaces for Image: Alan Metheringham relaxation, contemplation, learning, exercise and clean air – the Arboretum was the first public park opened in Nottingham on the 11th May 1852 in front of 30,000 people. To this day, it continues to attract a year round audience. The free attraction is one of the most popular sites in the city, attracting people from all ages who wish to relax and contemplate. The Arboretum is home to very special features such as its Victorian Circular Aviary, Chinese Bell Tower, lake and Bandstand. Visitors can even embark on a Tree Trail or Heritage Trail to fully appreciate the park’s rich history. The layout and design was carried out under the supervision of Samuel Curtis, a botanist and horticultural publicist in 1850 who had previously been involved with the layout of Victoria Park in the East End of London in 1842. Today, the park’s layout remains relatively unchanged and as a result the Arboretum is Grade II listed on the Register of Historic Parks & Gardens maintained by English Heritage. Although never confirmed, the Arboretum has widely been said to have been the inspiration for J.M Barrie’s Neverland in the novel Peter Pan. J.M Barrie did indeed live in Nottingham before he wrote Peter Pan, so it’s definitely a possibility. Visitors can see for themselves where the inspiration came from and decide if Neverland did plant its magical roots in Nottingham. The Arboretum is easily accessible from the city centre and the wider community via the tram network that runs alongside. This park plays a vital role for the local community and is the site for many organised events and activities. Opening times: The Arboretum is open from 8am on weekdays, and 9am at weekends and bank holidays. Admission: The Arboretum is FREE to visit. For more information visit: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/article/21111/Nottingham-Arboretum. All information courtesy of www.experiencenottinghamshire.com
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Don’t miss the secret Walled Kitchen Garden at Clumber Park - probably the park’s best kept secret! Clumber Park is a wide expanse of parkland, farmland and woods that covers more than 3,800 acres and was once the seat of the Dukes of Newcastle. Located just outside Worksop in north Nottinghamshire, the National Trust property is home to over 120 different types of trees offering year-round colour. There is also the opportunity to enjoy a memorable stroll or cycle along the longest avenue of Lime Trees in Europe which is two miles (3km) long. The secret Walled Kitchen Garden offers visitors the chance to enjoy the delightful grounds. Follow in the footsteps of Dukes gone by, and discover the sights, scents and even tastes of the past. Groups can also take the A Taste of Tradition tour around the Walled Kitchen Garden which is guaranteed to excite the senses. Unearth a world of wonderful heritage fruit and vegetables, including 50 local varieties of apple, and walk the length of the fantastic 400ft double herbaceous borders which will lead you to the longest glasshouse range in the National Trust. Tours cost from £9.50 per person and last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Discover more about the social history of the garden, as well as the uses for some of the weird and wonderful implements found here, at the Museum of Gardening Tools. In total, there are four special-interest tours available for visitors to uncover the beauty of Clumber Park. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park. Admission: Entry into Clumber Park for cyclists and pedestrians is FREE. Entry into the Walled Garden starts from £3.12 for adults, under 16s are FREE. Image: Eileen Radford
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Step back in time and explore the life of Mr Straw and his family, a well-to-do tradesman from the 1920s. Number 5-7 Blyth Grove was the home of the Straw family from 1923. Today, Mr Straw’s House, located in the north Nottinghamshire town of Worksop, is owned by the National Trust and it gives visitors a glimpse into what life was like for a middle class family in the early 20th century. The semi-detached Edwardian house was owned by William Straw, who ran a successful grocer’s shop in Worksop. Because nothing was thrown away for more than 60 years, the property has been preserved as a time capsule where visitors can discover interior decor dating back to 1923, along with of letters, photos, clothing, historic furniture and household objects exactly where the Straw family left them. As you meander around Mr Straw’s House, be sure to keep an eye out for some intriguing objects dotted around the house. From a 19th century vacuum cleaner to an intricate hand-stitched sampler, all of these fascinating objects all have a story to tell. Outside, visitors can see a replica greenhouse which has been built to Mr Straw’s specifications as well as an array of cacti. When planning a trip to Mr Straw’s House, it is essential to book a visit in advance by calling 01909 482380. Tours run every 15 minutes from 11am until 4pm, with a maximum of four people per tour. Alternatively, group tours are available with a maximum of 24 people; and again bookings must be made in advance. These tours are a great way to discover more about the grocer and his family’s way of life. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mr-straws-house. Opening times: 14 March – 2 November, daily Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm. Mr Straw’s House is closed on bank holidays. Admission: Prices start from – Adults £6.40, Children £3.20, Family £16 All information and images courtesy of www.experiencenottinghamshire.com
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Why not visit a garden with a difference this Summer? Maitreya is the creator of the Pure Land Japanese Garden, which sits quietly in the leafy village of North Clifton, Nottinghamshire. For around thirty five years he has lovingly tended this piece of land which could be known as ‘Little Japan’. A few hours spent in this idyllic garden with it’s pagodas, lanterns and ponds will leave you with a sense of deep peace and a connection with nature that no afternoon in a spa could do. A unique feature at Pure Land Japanese Gardens, perhaps the world’s first? Is the Crystal garden that opened in Spring 2013. Since Maitreya had the idea of creating the crystal garden, it has taken four years of devotion to reach completion and has required a great amount of investment (in funds, time and effort) for the building and the materials. Maitreya has worked very hard on his creation, particularly as the opening day approached and he found himself working every day until Midnight to complete it on time. He says ‘the essence of the crystal garden is for spiritual inspiration, to bring awareness of the beauty of life and the miracle of creation. When we are aware of life, that all creation is, we realize the truth of our self. Without appreciation there is no respect of life and we are lead by ignorance, greed and fear, which makes our life frustrating and leads to a feeling of discontentment. The crystal garden is Maitreya’s expression of the glory of life, beauty of nature and harmony of creation. In it; nature, mountains, rivers, fields and oceans are created by countless crystals, gems and precious stones. Now the garden is radiating, a spectacle, shining with sparkling light, it is a reminder of how beautiful the universe is. It is inspired by life and when introduced in our heart and soul, will help our spiritual awareness. Gardens open end of March to end of October, Tues-Fri 10.30am to 5.30pm Sat-Sun 10.00am to 5.30pm (closed Mondays, except Bank Holidays) During August and September weekends visit and see the unique lantern lit evening garden from 7pm to 10pm. Nature's Heart Concert with songs, haiku poetry, talks and meditation by Maitreya to be held in the magical atmosphere of Pure Land the last Sunday in July. Pure Land, North Clifton, Nottinghamshire NG23 7AT Tel: 01777 228567 www.buddhamaitreya.co.uk Meditation centre offers individual tuition for relaxation and meditation, group meditation and regular meditation meetings.
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Got Green Fingers? Why not enter Broxtowe Borough Council’s Gardening Competition For the last two years the Housing Department has been running a garden competition and they would like more of you to enter this year. The number of categories have been reviewed and increased the for you to enter and there are now five to choose from.... If you take pride in your garden, then enter our gardening competition. There are prizes for: • Best Individual Garden • Most Creative Use of a Small Space • Best Hanging Basket(s) • Best Children’s Garden’ (open to children up to the age of 16). The final category is for ‘Neighbour’s Nomination’ – you can nominate a neighbour’s garden or display that you think deserves recognition. The prizes for all categories are £25 of Love2Shop vouchers. To be eligible to enter you must live in a Broxtowe Borough Council rented or leasehold property. Please remember to submit a photograph of your entry, detailing which category you are entering, along with your name, address and telephone number. If you are entering the ‘Best Children’s Garden’ please provide your age. The closing date for entries is 31st July 2014 and you can submit your entries via post or email to: Resident Involvement Co-ordinator, Broxtowe Borough Council, Council Offices, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AB Email: hlc@broxtowe.gov.uk
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breeze advertorial PLANNING FOR YOUR PROPERTY: What happens to your home after you are gone? Clearly - not a particularly pleasant or uplifting thought but, avoiding the subject may mean that after your death your wishes regarding your property go unfulfilled. This is very much dependent on whether or not you have written a legal valid Will, which is why we always recommend you seek proper legal advice. Naturally this will cost money; but, the price that may have to be paid without it is likely to be far greater, affecting your family, friends, and charities. What happens to your home if you haven’t written a Will? If you die without a legal valid Will, your property passes in accordance with what the government has set down in the intestacy rules. There have been cases of estranged family members receiving property from a deceased’s estate rather than those who had been closer to the deceased. It is simply not worth leaving an asset as valuable as your home to chance. Be aware that unmarried partners are particularly vulnerable under the intestacy rules. Writing a legal valid Will ensures that your wishes regarding your property will be implemented after you have died. If you and your partner own everything, as beneficial joint tenants, then those assets pass automatically to the survivor. However, if you own property as tenants in common, the property does not automatically pass to the surviving partner, but under the terms of your Will, or if you have not made your Will, under the intestacy rules. Making a legal valid Will to protect your property and assets is particularly important for unmarried couples as they do not have the same rights as married couples. What happens to your debts if you die? This will depend on the type of debt. Joint debts such as mortgages usually pass to and become the responsibility of the surviving co-owner. Other debts do not become a burden on surviving relatives, but are settled from the estate of the deceased before any legacies are paid out. For further information on Wills and planning for your property, please contact specialist solicitors Karen Hayward or Jayne Smith on 0800 158 5316 at Rothera Dowson Solicitors.
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For all those pony mad children, we are able to offer a unique and very special event, a Twinkle Toes Pony Party! We specialise in children's Birthday Parties, with our beautiful miniature ponies. Your children will be taught how to groom them, plait them and paint their hooves. We have a lovely obstacle course for the children to take them over, along with a wardrobe worthy of a princess. Please remember to bring your camera as the outfits really are stunning and your children will be thrilled at how decorative they can make there pony of choice. We cater for boys too and have Cowboy and Indian parties were the children get to paint and put Indian paint markings on the ponies as well as have their party tea in a Wigwam. Over the summer school holidays we are offering 10.00 to 3.00 pony days for £35.00 lunch provided. Please call for more information. Own a pony gift vouchers available. Please call for more information.
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Wildlife Artist Pollyanna Pickering has always been fascinated by wolves, and her latest exhibition and book celebrate these elusive creatures, and the endangered and exotic wildlife which shares their habitat. She will be opening her private gallery at Brookvale House Oaker, Matlock, DE4 2JJ (AA signposted) from 14th – 29th June 10.00am – 6.00pm to celebrate the exclusive launch of the eagerly awaited new book Way of the Wolf - the latest in a series of lavishly illustrated journals of discovery and thought-provoking observation from Pollyanna.
Visitors to the gallery will be able to view over fifty original paintings on display to the public for the very first time, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Many of the paintings which feature in the book will be exhibited, along with sketches made during Pollyanna’s expeditions. Pollyanna and Anna-Louise undertook two journeys, taken five years apart on different continents, to seek out both the European wolf in Transylvania and the rarest wolf in the world – the Ethiopian Wolf that survives in the high mountains of the Bale National Park. Pollyanna is the only artist in the world to have sketched these elegant long-legged red wolves from life – there are none in captivity anywhere in the world The name Transylvania conjures up images of a mythical wolfinfested land of forests and gothic castles. In reality it is one of the last remaining strongholds of the highly endangered European wolf, an area rich in ancient folk lore, with medieval villages straight out of the pages of a fairy tale. Pollyanna travelled through the Carpathian mountains to stay with a genuine Transylvanian Count, in the heart of a spectacular mountain wilderness! As well as searching for wild wolves, bears and lynx, Pollyanna was able to spend time sketching two semi-tame wolves, rescued from a fur farm as young cubs, and hand reared by charity workers. Ten years later Pollyanna undertook one of her most challenging expeditions to date – to sketch and paint the rarest wolf in the world. She travelled to the remote and inhospitable Bale mountain regions, where she stayed and worked with the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Project. For many people Ethiopia is most associated nowadays with the 1984 famine, but Pollyanna was drawn to the country by an elegant, long-legged species of wolf found only in a handful of scattered remote mountains in Ethiopia. Around 500 survive today in
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small populations, threatened by loss of highland habitats, disease and persecution. At heights of almost 5,000m above sea level Pollyanna and Anna-Louise had to contend with altitude sickness, thick cloud cover and freezing conditions as they drove in 4 wheel drives or trekked through the afro-alpine habitat. However they were rewarded with over 20 sightings of the beautiful red-coated wolves. Pollyanna will be on hand throughout the exhibition to sign copies of the new book. Also on display will be her extensive ranges of greetings cards, fine art and limited edition prints, and a wide variety of gift ware featuring her work, including the brand new card crafting kits recently launched live on television. For further information phone 01629 55851 or visit www.pollyannapickering.co.uk
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Riverside Drama Company will be treating audiences to a performance of ‘Time of My Life’, a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn, at the Duchess Theatre Long Eaton 26-28th June. Control freak Laura (Celia Billau), is celebrating her 54th birthday with her family. Around the table is Gerry, Laura’s prosperous builder husband (Keith Salway) and their two sons. Eldest son Glyn (Stuart Round) has patched up his failing marriage with Stephanie (Mina Machin) to please his parents, and home-boy Adam (Pete Renton) has brought along his new girlfriend, Maureen (Lizzie O’Hara). After an emotion-filled opening scene with all family members around one table, two chunks of narrative then split off: one spinning forwards and the other backwards in time. We leave Laura and Gerry drinking (too much) in the restaurant while Glyn and Stephanie sketch in two years following the birthday meal with a succession of lunches. Adam and Maureen meanwhile take the story back in time as a reverse succession of meals extending back to their first, absurdly accidental, encounter. All the scenes are set in the same restaurant where Martin Holtom plays the amiable owner and also four of his variously talented waiters. The genius of ‘Time of My Life’ and the skilful direction of Riverside’s Liz Turner is that whilst complex in creation, the play is very watchable and easy to follow. You will be drawn into the individual plights of the characters through their hopes, fears, motivations and delusions and intrigued as the jigsaw of the plot is gradually unveiled to its tragic conclusion. Some of the region's most talented amateur stage actors will, as usual, not disappoint. Most recently Riverside enjoyed resounding success at the Duchess Theatre with Tim Firth's 'End of The Food Chain' as well as a fabulous production of 'Twelfth Night'. 'Time of My LIfe' is definitely not one to miss! Performances are at the Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton from Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th June 2014 (7.30pm) Tickets for Time of My Life are priced £7 full and £6 concessions and are available via the website www.riversidedrama.com, from the Chatsworth Centre coffee mornings on Saturdays (10amnoon), or by calling 0115 8756041 The group rehearse every Thursday night at Bramcote Church of England Primary School (7.30pm) and new members are always made welcome. If you would like to become involved, simply turn up any Thursday at the Bramcote Church of England School or you can e-mail contact@riversidedrama.com or telephone the above number. breezemagazine 38
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Alysen is cricket club’s greatest loser! Usually someone might be offended to be called a ‘loser’ but Alysen is delighted! The proud 53 year-old has been named Wollaton Cricket Club Slimming World Greatest Loser 2014 because she's lost just under 6st.
The super slimmer bagged the prize, which was awarded to the member of the group who has lost the most weight, and says her weight loss has changed her life: “I feel like a new woman since losing weight – in fact, I look so different that people who I haven’t seen for a while often can’t believe I’m the same person. But for me it’s the change on the inside that’s been the biggest – I’m happier, healthier and lots more confident now.” Alysen McLaughlin joined the Cricket Club group, which is run by consultant Louise Tulley in April 2013 and has since dropped several dress sizes. She says: “Before I lost the weight I always tried to shrink into the background and avoid bringing attention to myself. I’d pretend it didn’t bother me that I was bigger than most other people, but that was far from the truth. I hated shopping for clothes and found just doing normal everyday tasks would leave me tired and out of breath.” Alysen’s weight was also putting a huge strain on her health and she got breathless easily, her breathing and asthma have both improved. After being referred to Slimming World by her GP, Alysen joined the Wollaton Cricket Club group and says: “Walking through those doors was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, I was embarrassed about my size and scared that I might be the biggest person there. I needn’t have worried though, everyone there was so friendly especially my Consultant Louise and I was so relieved when I found out that my weight was confidential between me and her– I’d had visions of having to tell everyone how much I weighed! Since then I’ve made so many friends at the group and I honestly don’t think I could have done it without their support each week. At first it seemed daunting and impossible that I’d be able to lose 10lbs never mind over 5st! Alysen followed the club’s Food Optimising eating plan and swapped pizza and fish and chips for spaghetti bolognaise or a Slimming world fast dinner, she says: “People think slimming means going hungry, eating nothing but salad, obsessively counting every calorie you eat and weighing or measuring everything on your plate, but it’s not like that at all at Slimming World. I love food and it’s never once felt like I was on ‘a diet’. I still enjoy all my favourite meals like burgers and chips and roast dinners but I’ve learned how to make small changes like using lean meat or cooking with low calorie spray instead of oil or butter. It fits in really well with the rest of my family as well so we can all enjoy healthy meals all together. The Wollaton Cricket Club group meets every Tues at 5.30 & 7.30 and every Friday at 9.30am. For more information contact Louise Tulley on 07974 731277.
MONDAY Breaston Methodist Church Hall Blind Lane 6.30 pm Jean 07891 407 558 Stapleford St Helen's Church Frederick Road 5.30pm and 7.30pm Jo 07432 505 653
TUESDAY Toton Toton Methodist Church Stapleford Lane 5 pm and 7 pm Tracey 07989 448 421 Wollaton Wollaton Cricket Club Wollaton Road 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Louise: 07974 731 277 Beeston Wollaton Road Methodist Church 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Gemma: 0794 730 3897 The Shed' Beeston Youth & Commmunity Centre West End 10am Tel: Jo: 07432505653 Wollaton Road Methodist Church 1pm Tel: Ali: 07771587703
Trowell Festival Inn Harry's Bar 6pm Tel: Debbie: 0773863 4284 Aspley YMCA Melbourne Road Nottingham 10am George 01773 770 428
WEDNESDAY Beeston Chilwell Road Methodist Church Chilwell High Road 5.30pm Tel: Charlotte: 0115 928 8263 Bramcote Bramcote Memorial Hall Church Street 6pm Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284 Sandiacre Sandiacre Methodist Church Hall Butt Street 6.30pm Tel: Jean: 07891 407 558 Long Eaton Trinity Methodist Church Cross Street 6.30pm George 01773 770428
THURSDAY Chilwell St Barnabas Church Barncroft (Off Inham Road) 5pm and 7pm Tel: Kerry: 07870 409 422
Beeston Pearson Centre Nuart Street (near Library) 10am Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284 Wollaton St Leonards Community Centre Bramcote Lane 6pm Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284 Stapleford Stapleford Community Centre Cliff Hill Toton Lane 5.30pm Tel: Jo 07432 505 653
FRIDAY Wollaton Wollaton Cricket Club Wollaton Road 9.30am Tel: Louise 07974 731 277
SATURDAY Stapleford The Meeting Place Next to the (Horse and Jockey Public House) 22 - 26 Nottingham Road 10am Tel: George: 01773770428 Beeston Queens Road Methodist Church Queens Road 8.30 am and 10.30 am Tel: Kerry 07870 409 422
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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
ARIES [March 21st-April 20th] Under the weather slightly you feel like hiding away and switching off completely for a day or so until you regain your energies, which are vital for establishing yourself for the future. Unexpected calls raise an eyebrow but have you thinking that all isn’t lost. Support is given in the right direction, which you feel has been well worth the effort.
CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd] Determined to make something of your life you move toward in the way you feel is right for you and not others. Taking your time to build on one particular relationship has its moments with the end result well worth the effort. Finances go up and down like a yo-yo but your wise enough to keep the control and do what is suitable for you.
LIBRA [Sept 24th-October 22nd] Whatever your thoughts you keep them to yourself. As you discover this pays off in the long run. With goals set its as though you take one step forward and ten paces back. Not for long, with perseverance and determination to see something of importance through to the end and succeed in putting a smile on one persons face.
TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th] Taking into account any pressure you have been under recently to which you feel has held you back in some area of your life don’t last for long. Soon back on form you get cracking achieving set goals for the month ahead. Taking a break of some kind helps alleviate stress felt mid month. Positive energy brings positive results third week.
LEO [July 24th-August 23rd] With a busy lifestyle and good support, this month could be one of the best for 2014. Finding the balance is the key to success. Focused on what you can or cannot do annoys another but with support venture into something different and are happy to do so. Helping another brings peace of mind. Social invitations cannot be ignored.
SCORPIO [October 23rd-Nov 22nd] Getting rid of the old and bringing in the new makes you feel a lot better. Time for change you begin sorting matters out which have been shelved, putting an end to what you feel has been clutter hanging around. Accepting one invitation brings excitement especially when both parties feel the same. Memories recalled are dealt with for good.
GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st] Any doubts lingering beginning of month soon fade when discussions are held and confirmation is given. Changing course and learning new skills to enhance your working life pays off long term. Telling one person just how you feel puts an end to any discomfort when in their company. Tying up loose ends gives a sigh of relief.
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VIRGO [August 24th-Sept 23rd] Turning to something different within your life style whether it be, people, places or just from a routine you achieve satisfaction also achievements. Long distance travel may happen but with good reason which benefits all round. Lucky numbers could well be lucky for someone. Careful with the pennies the pounds look after themselves.
SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd] Overcoming any obstacles this month makes the path clearer for you to do what you want for a change. Without hurting or neglecting anyone you make sure some kind of a break comes your way. Ideas for future gain likely and put into action with another. Enhancing any skills already achieved ambitions for the end of year are set at a high.
CAPRICORN [Dec 23rd-Jan 20th] Aware of your own capabilities you emerge on a course of direction to which you welcome feeling not before time either. Planning ahead makes life easier when one day doesn’t go as planned. Younger members of the family who are talented are supported without hesitation making one event exciting for all. Happy days ahead. AQUARIUS [Jan 21st-Feb 19th] Growing in strength and confidence you challenge anyone blocking those long awaited goals for the month. Busier than you thought you would be you manage to catch up with family and friends you haven’t seen for a while. Invitations come your way to which one particular one could well be accepted leading on to better things. PISCES [Feb 20th-March 20th] During this month you turn tables around to suit you and your needs. No longer taking what others may throw at you your capabilities and strength shine through. Holding the fort for friend or relative for a short time eases pressure for them. By meeting influential people one particular day becomes memorable with happy times ahead.
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Go along to the Beeston Preschool 345 Summer Fair at The Pearson Centre, Nuart Road, Beeston on Saturday July 19th 12 noon to 2pm. There will be lots to keep you and your little ones occupied including face painting, a bouncy castle, games (for children and adults!), stalls, tombola and yummy refreshments. Please do go along and support us and have fun at the same time!
Calling all for School reunion! “We are trying to find as many people as possible that left our school Whilsthorpe Comp in the year of 1977. We are having the reunion on the 5th July 2014 at the Zingari Club in long eaton, it starts at 7.30pm, there is to be a light buffet, disco & charity raffle. The tickets are on sale for £7.50 and hopefully with enough sold we will be able to pay for the room & DJ & food the all that's raised after will be shared amongst 3 charities. The Canaan Trust ( homeless in Long Eaton) The Food Bank Christ Church Long Eaton (covers Long Eaton & Sawley ) Also an animal charity in Bramcote. See the have Facebook page ...Whilsthorpe school class of 77 or visit www.ashfam.wix.com/w77Call Maria 07811 432774 or Alan 0115 9176018
Round Hill School Summer Fair Saturday 21 June 12-3pm Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AE
ATTENBOROUGH SCARECROW FESTIVAL Attenborough will be holding its very first Scarecrow Festival over the weekend of Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June. It will be open to visitors between 10.00am and 4.00pm on each day. As well as being able to view the many scarecrows on display, stalls and refreshments will be also available at various points around the village. For more information, please contact Emma (07921 925145) or e-mail: emmatreviba70@gmail.com All proceeds will be in aid of the Treetops Hospice Charity.
Come and enjoy: Barbecue, Giant inflatable obstacle course, Carlton Brass Band, Raffle, Cheerleading, Country Dancing, Bouncy Castle, Tombola, Penalty Shoot Out, Face painting, Bike Sale, Stalls, Games and much more...
All welcome at Wollaton Village Hog Roast
Entry: Adults £1 (children under 12 free)
Sunday, 22nd June 2014 St. Thomas More’s Church, Glenwood Avenue Noon start for 1.30pm meal
QUEENSWOOD METHODIST HOME, CLIFFGROVE AVE ,BEESTON. We will be having an open day for National Care Homes Day on Friday 20th June. Please join them for tea and cream scones 2pm - 4pm.
Chilwell Christ Church Hall Pre School Summer Fayre on Saturday 28th June 2-4pm Lime Grove Avenue, Chilwell, NG9 4AS There will be Stalls, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Crafts, Refreshments 50p entry - under 16's free
Fun & Games Licensed Bar Other attractions
Hog Roast (vegetarian option) + Salad + Sweet Tickets £10.00 adult, £5.00 child (under 12) Available from John Clifford 0115 9259105 Organised by Wollaton Park Rotary Club
THE WOLLATON SINGERS WILL PRESENT THEIR SUMMER CONCERT ON Saturday 14th June 7.30pm At St Leonard’s Community Centre Bramcote Lane, Wollaton. [opposite the Library] Tickets from choir members or pay on the door. Adults £5, children over 10 £2, Under 10’s free. IN AID OF PARKINSON’S UK
Wollaton Natural History Society At their July meeting we will be joined by the internationally St. renowned wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering who will present stitute In l Mary’s Church, ia or em M Chilwell her new talk about her recent journey to Rwanda. This found ub Attenborough, will be holding Cl is Lawn Tenn pm her sitting in deep undergrowth just a few feet away from 30 5: – m their annual Summer Fete on Saturday Sat 14 June 2p9 High Street, a young mountain gorilla! Join Pollyanna as she treks 5th July at 2.00pm on the Village Green, 12 l, al H l through the mountains in search of one of the world's Memoria The Strand, Attenborough. T 4A most endangered species. Chilwell NG9 is holding an open Arena displays will be provided by Old Park Dog ub The talk is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 16th July in St The Tennis Cl in celebration of the Display Team and Long Eaton Judo Club and there’ll be Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, day on 14 June birthday celebrations. live music throughout the afternoon. th Wollaton. Tickets for visitors are £5 each available Institute’s 90 are welcomed to join There’ll be stalls, games, competitions and a raffle with s from Sheila (0115 9283679) or Julia & Pete Tennis player grass court tennis on the chance to win a family holiday. Other attractions will (07534567222). us to play real m 2pm. We are include steam car rides, children’s sports, an inflatable On Wednesday August 20th, Peter Jones will be our 3 courts froseeking new slide, roundabout and fire engine. is talking to us about The Wildlife of Japan, when we friendly club play social tennis. At Refreshments will be available and admission is £1.00 can learn about a part of the world unfamiliar to members and of the lowest club (adults) and 50p (children). Parking is free. e many of us. Visitor tickets £2.50 on the door. £65 we are on amshire. If wet, the Fete will be held in the Attenborough gh For more details contact fees in Nottin rmation contact Colin Village Hall. All proceeds are in aid of graham.birkett@ntlworld.com For more info 6@talktalk.net or church funds. d2 or ring 07528 753 470. colin.bradfor 4. 0115 972499
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caring with confidence Hidden away in a corner of Radford is a small but busy care centre providing a place of warmth, safety and fun, where those over 50 can spend a day with friends and be part of their community. This is Radford Care Group which provides both a friendship group and day care, operating side by side and offering a wide range of services and activities for older people who want to spend time with friends or who may have greater care needs but want support to remain independent whilst enjoying the many activities that Radford Care Group can offer. Part of their provision is the care for those with dementia – an increasingly worrying condition for our older population and those caring at home. Radford Care Group has a team of dedicated carers who successfully support those with dementia and provide families with a day of respite at home. Also provided now is additional help for families in this situation who want to know more about this very disabling and
confusing condition. It is specifically for families and friends, not paid carers, and is called Making Sense of Dementia (an Information Programme for carers of people with dementia). The ‘Programme’ runs for seven weeks and is just two hours a week. During the two hour sessions, carers learn about the different types of dementia and how dementia affects the brain. Carers will also learn how dementia can affect communication, behaviour and appetite and what to do when the situation becomes difficult. The final sessions cover infection control, continence management, welfare benefits, legal and financial information and local services. One very positive aspect of the sessions is the chance to meet other carers in the same situation which enables people to share experiences, feel less isolated and learn a lot from each other. Many friendships are made at these groups. There are usually about 10 people but may be more. In order to enable it to be accessible to all, you may choose from a weekday, Saturday morning or weekday evening at Radford Care Group where respite care for the person with dementia can also be arranged. It may also be possible to get help with transport. The programme is available to carers in Nottingham City and the County.
Carers are asked to contribute £2.50 per session. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided and lots of written information to take home. Every effort is made to ensure that the groups are very friendly, relaxed and welcoming. “The carers are asked to let us know what they think of the programme and there have been some very positive comments”. “Saturday mornings won’t be the same without the group,” ‘I have never learnt so much in such a short time’ ‘I wish I had known this five years ago’ ‘This has helped me look after my father much better’ “I feel so much more confident about making decision now – this has been really helpful. “It is great to hear other carers and know that you are not on your own” If you think you or your family could benefit from joining the group, please call Radford Care Group for details and dates on 0115 978 6133 or email info@radfordcaregroup.org.uk. Also ask about a brochure on their friendship group. “You would be most welcome to join us”. www.radfordcaregroup.org.uk
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We all hear in the news that we are living longer than we did fifty years ago, is this to do with better health care, better diets or better living conditions? Whatever the reason we need to make sure we handle the demand on our health and social care services in the future. Currently adult social care employs 1.63 million people to meet the demand we have, by 2025 the demand for social care will increase by at least half a million. Finding, keeping and developing enough Caregivers to meet the current and future need for care and support is a massive challenge. Many people do not understand what social care is or the opportunities it presents and it is important that careers in care are promoted in a new, fresh, positive way. This is the key reason Skills for Care introduced the I Care ...Ambassador service. The main aim of the service is to raise the profile of social care as a career by sharing experience, promoting positive images and raising awareness of the roles, opportunities, route ways and resources available to people making career choices. Primo Sule from Home Instead Senior Care said ‘ we joined the initiative in late 2013 and since then we have signed up more than 15 percent of our workforce, this means we are giving the opportunity to Caregivers to share their passion in supporting others and promoting the many opportunities that the sector presents.’ Caregivers use their experience, expertise and knowledge to influence the recruitment and retention of the social care workforce ensuring we have enough of the right people to provide high quality care and support services. I Care ...Ambassadors also attend extra training and use their new found knowledge to increase independence of our clients. Four of our Caregivers attended Chair Based Exercise Instructor Training Classes provided by Nottingham CityCare Partnership. Chair based exercise is a great way of reducing the risk of a fall by improving co ordination, health and general wellbeing. Some of the exercises are specially adapted to help people maintain or regain independence after an illness; it has also been proven to help those living with long term conditions such as diabetes and Parkinson’s. Our caregivers encourage and stimulate clients to remain independent and this is just one example of how they achieve this. One of our Caregivers said ‘the training has helped me feel more confident about helping my clients to increase physical activity and help reduce the risk of falling. I felt good about Jeanette Coggins, Home Instead’s I Care Ambassador signposting the daughter of a client to get some professional advice about health and wellbeing, I would not have known about the different services if I did not attend the training. I am looking forward to helping others’. For more information about joining the Home Instead team as a CAREGiver or to find out more information about I Care...Ambassadors please contact Sarah.gell@homeinstead.co.uk or call 0115 922 6116
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