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Welcome to this month’s issue... Here at Breeze we are all about keeping things local - letting you know what and who to contact to get the best from our area. So if you are a business wanting to let the community around you know you are here then contact our team and be a part of the Breeze success. If you are a reader - make sure you support your local businesses, and don’t forget to mention you saw them here in Breeze! Happy Reading from the Breeze Team Published By MP4 Design Limited
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Every year local gardeners open up their gardens for you to enjoy - why not go along and help raise some funds whilst delighting in the gardens of our area... BEESTON AND CHILWELL GARDEN TRAIL, 11TH AND 12TH JUNE The Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail is a popular community activity in Beeston and Chilwell. One weekend in June every year, local people open their gardens to the public. Not only does this raise significant sums for various charities, it also provides a fascinating opportunity to see local gardens of all shapes and sizes. This year 13 gardens are opening. Some have been open before and others are new this year. The gardens vary enormously in size and style. The owners will be there over the weekend to provide information about the plants and the garden. In addition to the gardens themselves, the owners sometimes offer additional attractions. Some provide refreshments, others sell plants. There are activities for children, and this year 3 different choirs are performing. Some people like to go to all of the gardens, others just to a selection. Some can only come on one day, but others come on both days. We have many visitors who return year after year whatever the weather! The price is remaining at £3.50 per person, which covers all gardens and both days, with children going free. Just turn up at any of the gardens and buy your ticket and then show it in all of the other gardens. Typically the Trail raises over £4,000 for charity. Each garden owner choses their own charity and has an equal share of the entry money, plus whatever additional money they raise by selling teas or plants. If you would like to know more about the Trail, please go to the website at www.beestonandchilwellgardentrail.org.uk where you will find full details of all the gardens that are open this year. The dates this year are Saturday 11th June and Sunday 12th June. On both days the open times are 1.00pm. to 5.00pm. “Do come along – we would love to see you!”
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Nottingham will play host to world-class international tennis again this summer, when the Aegon Open Nottingham returns, bringing star male and female tennis players to Nottingham Tennis Centre in June 2016. NOTTINGHAM AEGON OPEN WOMEN’S WTA EVENT: 4th – 12th JUNE 2016 NOTTINGHAM AEGON OPEN Men’s ATP event: 18th – 25th June 2016 This important pre-Wimbledon tournament, held at the Nottingham Tennis Centre, serves up a tennis feast by showcasing the world’s best players in a fun and intimate atmosphere. Off-court, fans can get involved in various activities on offer each day, or relax at one of the many eateries or bars within the grounds. And with former World No.1 Victoria Azarenka and British No.3 and Aegon GB Davis Cup Team player Kyle Edmund already confirmed, this year is not to be missed. The new transport links mean travel to the tournament is easier than ever before. The tram extension links Nottingham train station directly to Nottingham Tennis Centre (University of Nottingham tram stop), so visitors can avoid the hassle of travelling by car to enjoy the world class tennis. Looking for inspiration as to which date or tournament to book for? Why not take time to visit one of the other attractions coming up...
One Day International Cricket at Trent Bridge: England will take on Sri Lanka in the Royal London One Day International at Trent Bridge on Tuesday 21st June, coinciding with the Aegon Open ATP men’s tournament at Nottingham Tennis Centre. An ideal chance to enjoy two world-class events in England’s Home of Sport, Nottingham. Tickets still available, prices vary. www.trentbridge.co.uk/odi/ Aviva Women’s Tour: Nottingham will host the penultimate stage of the Aviva Women’s Tour, offering a chance to see the world’s top women cyclists on Saturday 18th June. Leaving from Nottingham’s Old Market Square, enjoy the fun from 9am on 18th June, the race will see 96 riders from 16 teams competing, with the likes of World Champion Lizzie Armitstead and reigning Aviva Women’s Tour Champion Lisa Brennauer, expected to be amongst them. FREE. www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/womenstou
NEAT Festival 2016: Nottingham’s European Arts & Theatre festival returns in 2016, coinciding with the WTA women’s event at Nottingham Tennis Centre. Enjoy theatre, live music, children’s entertainment and visual arts. Not to be missed is the Luminarium at Lakeside Arts, opposite Nottingham Tennis Centre, on 4th & 5th June – a dazzling maze of winding paths and soaring domes where Islamic architecture, Archimedean solids and Gothic cathedrals meld into an inspiring monument to the beauty of light and colour. Prices vary, some events are FREE. www.neatfestival.com
Robin Hood Town Tours: Join a walking tour of Nottingham with the legend himself, as Robin Hood takes you on a tour bringing to life the stories and history of the city and its most famous outlaw. An ideal way to see the city and its most significant sites, in a relaxed and engaging way. Tours take place every Saturday during Aegon Open Nottingham: 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th June 2016. Adults £12, Concessions £10, under 14s £7. www.ezekialbone.com
Information courtesy of Experience Nottinghamshire.
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The Grand Tour at Nottingham Contemporary: Nottingham is home to one of the UK’s leading contemporary art galleries, Nottingham Contemporary. During the Aegon Open Nottingham, it will host a major solo exhibition by Turner Prize winner Simon Starling – his largest in the UK to date. Enjoy dazzling installations in this stunning exhibition which uses industry as a theme – from the dawn of the Industrial Revolution to today’s hi-tech industries. This exhibition is part of The Grand Tour, which is also taking place at other venues around the region including The Harley Gallery, Chatsworth and Derby Museums. FREE. www.thegrandtour.uk.com
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To mark the 20th Anniversary of Nottingham Buddhist Centre they are holding an Open Day on Saturday 14th May 10.30am 3.30pm. Nottingham Buddhist Centre opened its doors twenty years ago. “Come along and celebrate with us! The open day is an ideal opportunity to drop by and learn about Meditation and Mindfulness and hear short talks on Buddhism. If you've never meditated before, why not come along and give it a try? There will be short meditation sessions held throughout the day”. You can also find out more about the classes held at the centre throughout the year. Food and drink will be served as well as a veggie lunch, all available on a donation basis.
The centre also has Nottingham's best-stocked Buddhist bookshop, which sells books on most Buddhist topics, cards, postcards and incense and some CDs. So why not drop by and find out more about meditation or enjoy a chat with people practising Buddhism? All are welcome. Located in the Lace Market district of Nottingham city centre, the doors will be open from10.30am until 3.30pm.
Nottingham Buddhist Centre 9 St Mary's Place Nottingham NG1 1PH
The Pearson Centre for Young People offer afterschool and Holiday Club activities. Recently a visit from Gold Medal winner Charlotte McLennaghan, delighted the youngsters...
The Pearson Centre for Young People in Beeston organises an afterschool athletics session on Mondays 4.30pm – 5.30pm for primary school children aged 5 – 11 years old. This term time activity involves the children learning the different disciplines within athletics with a mini competition at the end of each term. The Centre also offers its May Holiday Club running from Tuesday 31st May to Friday 3rd June 2016. 9am – 4.30 pm. It is open to any primary school child aged 6 to 11 years old with lots of different activities including sports, crafts, IT, cookery and games. At a recent athletics session, Charlotte McLennaghan visited the Athletics after school club at The Centre and talked about her sprinting together with presenting the children with certificates for their indoor competition. Charlotte represented Great Britain in European Junior Championships in Sweden in summer 2015 and won gold medal in 4 x 100m relay. The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2NH Telephone: 0115 925 4112
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MONDAY New Venue: Opening 13.6.16. The Haven,Wadsworth Rd Stapleford 9.15am Tel: Dawn 07872648833 Dunkirk Dunkirk and Old Lenton Community Centre, The Old School, Montpelier Road 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Kerry McKenna 07855 321220 Stapleford St Helens Church Hall, Frederick Road 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Dawn 07872 648 833 Bilborough Scout Hut, 200 -206 Wigman Road 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Carrie 07841 019 147
TUESDAY Toton Toton Methodist Church, Stapleford Lane 3.00pm & 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
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Stapleford St Johns the Evangelist Church Hall, Midland Ave 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Clare 07807 399 898 Trowell Festival Inn, Harry’s Bar 9.15am Tel: Debbie 07738 634 284
WEDNESDAY New Venue/new day: Trowell Parish Hall 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Debbie 07738634284 Beeston / Chilwell Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell High Road 1pm Tel: Louise 07974 731 277 Beeston Methodist Church, Chilwell High Road 5.30pm Tel: Kerry McKenna 07855 321 220 Bramcote Bramcote Memorial Hall, Church Street 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Margaret: 07877 615 284 Wollaton Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Road 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Louise 07974 731 277 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
THURSDAY Chilwell St Barnabas Church, Barncroft (Off Inham Road) 5pm and 7pm Tel: Kerry Ward 07870 409 422 Beeston The Resource Center, Middle Street Beeston 10am Tel Margaret 07877615284 Wollaton St Leonards Community Centre, Bramcote Lane 6pm Tel: Margaret 07877 615 284
FRIDAY Wollaton Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Road 9.15am & 11.15am Tel: Louise 07974 731 277
SATURDAY Beeston The Resource Centre Middle Street, Beeston 8.30am and 10.30am Tel: Kerry Ward 07870 409 422
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Currency Exchange Variation Not all currency providers are the same, many will advertise a high rate which is only available when exchanging large sums.
A new provider coming to Beeston, PALMERS, will display a rate that all of its customers will get no matter how much or how little they are changing and with no hidden commission or charges. They will also buy back any unused holiday money and any other currency at a great rate which will be of use to the public and Beeston’s international student community. The exchange bureau will be located in the already well established Palmers Gold Centre on Regent Street. They will also provide a cheque cashing service from as low as 2%. You will still be able to cash in your gold, silver and other valuables, at a great rate or you will be able to take advantage of their new buyback service which is the alternative to pawn broking. It allows you to sell your items for a fixed price and have the option to buy them back at a pre-agreed price. It’s as easy as that and no hidden charges. Palmers can also compete with the supply of investment gold coins, bullion bars etc. It is not widely known but both gold and silver are up by over 20% already this year...compare that to your bank interest! Palmers have been in Beeston for over seven years providing the best rates for gold in the area and they are now branching out to offer
other services in Beeston following their huge success at their Long Eaton branch. Their services will include jewellery repairs, cheque cashing, Buybacks, cash for gold and of course currency exchange. You will find Palmers located opposite CP Walker, directly behind Robert Ellis Lettings at the top of Regent Street, with the added bonus of free parking directly outside or in the adjacent car park next to broadgate park. Palmers of Beeston, Currency Exhange Centre Regent Street (opposite CP Walker & Son) Beeston, Nottingham Tel: 0115 9430430 Also at: 97 High Street, Long Eaton
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Rothera Dowson announces merger with Sharp Young and Pearce Rothera Dowson are pleased to announce that we shall be boosting our regional presence and national reach as we are merging our practice with Sharp Young & Pearce Solicitors. The new firm, which will be known as Rothera Sharp Solicitors, will continue to offer the same wide breadth of legal services for both businesses and individuals, including more expanded commercial expertise and personal legal services that shall be available for our clients. The firms shall officially join forces from 1st June, creating a 20-partner practice with over 100 legal professionals. Rothera Dowson’s current Managing Partner Ann-Marie Bowman will continue in her role at Rothera Sharp and shall be joined by Sharp Young & Pearce’s Joanne Millward as joint Managing Partner. Commenting on the announcement, Ann-Marie Bowman said: “Both firms have been in discussions for a number of months now, so we’re delighted to be able to finally unveil our plans. “The legal landscape is changing and, as such, firms like ourselves and Sharp Young & Pearce understand the importance of being able to evolve, explore new business opportunities and welcome change. The merger ensures we continue as a main player in the market.” For Sharp Young & Pearce’s Joanne Millward, the merger is a logical step for both firms: “Both ourselves and Rothera Dowson have a long-standing reputation. Not only are we looking to grow now, but we’re also looking to the future too. The move will assist when it comes to long-term succession planning by widening our talent pool. “Having been through the merger process before, we’re all too aware of the importance of joining with a firm of a similar ilk and mind-set. In Rothera Dowson, we believe we’ve found the perfect fit and we look forward to a long, successful future as Rothera Sharp, sharing our legal knowledge with the businesses and individuals of Nottinghamshire.” For more information on Rothera Dowson visit www.rotheradowson.co.uk or call 0800 158 5316. Further details on Sharp Young & Pearce can be found at www.syplaw.com.
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Bromley House Library, Angel Row Nottingham are celebrating 200 years - 1816 - 2016. Breeze finds out what celebrations are on the books...
Top & Top Right: Celebrations on Saturday 2nd April. Images by kind permission of Eric Butler. Bottom Right: Neville Hoskins Reading Room recently restored. Image by kind permission of Martine Hamilton Knight.
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On the 2nd April 1816 at a general meeting at Thurland Hall, the home of Dr John Storer (the first physician at the General Hospital and the Library’s first President) the Nottingham Subscription Library started. Operating continuously since then, first in Carlton Street and from 1822 in Bromley House. So 2016 is their year of celebration. “We have planned a very ambitious programme of talks, events and gallery exhibitions throughout the year so that as many people as possible can join in. All our talks are open to the public and booking details can be found in our programme. You can call into the library to pick up a programme or visit the Nottingham Tourist Information Centre. But please note that all our events are proving very popular so do book as early as you can to avoid disappointment. We are well into our year of celebration and enjoyed a super birthday party on April 2nd 2016 with cake and authentic regency costumes made by our multitalented Librarian Carol Barstow. We are holding a Family Fun Day on Saturday 13th August; for a small charge you will be able to enjoy a Contact Nigel Eggerton day of art andSlater paper 0115 crafts,9166518 storytelling,Stuart photography stuart.eggerton7@googlemail.com with Pringle’s tubes, face painting, teddy bear’s picnic, Email: cordials andbeestonwildlifegroup@hotmail.co.uk cake and much more. Booking is essential or visit: www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk/things to and tickets go on sale in June. see and do/beeston wildlife group walks and talks Notable speakers in the Autumn are Tom Huggan, Chair of Green’s Windmill Trust, Duncan Hamilton, twice Facebook at: Beeston Wildlife Group Twitter: winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award @BeestonWildlife and Polly Russell, co-presenter of the BBC’s ‘Back in time for Dinner’ During October and November, we also have a series of exhibitions and talks celebrating the 175th anniversary of the opening of the attics at Bromley House as the 1st photographic studio in the East Midlands. As part of our celebrations we are offering guided tours of the library every Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 pm and 4.00 pm. The tours are free and will last about an hour. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. If you cannot make the Wednesday afternoon talks, we are also open on Heritage Open Day Saturday 10th September – where you can take a self-guided tour of the library and beautiful walled garden. There will be displays of both artwork and books from our special collections. We can offer morning or afternoon group visits for a small fee; these do need to be arranged well in advance. Please note that Bromley House Library is situated on the first floor and above of a Grade II* listed building and presently has no lift. Both first floor and the upper floors are accessed by stairs. We are happy to arrange an advance visit by group leaders to assess access to the building”. For booking or any other enquiries please phone 0115 9473134 or email enquiries@bromleyhouse.org or check out the website www.bromleyhouse.org Bromley House Library, Angel Row, Nottingham, NG1 7NH
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Stylistic Re-furb Complete! After a couple of months of hard work Stylistic re-upholstery have now launched the new Dream-tiques showroom.
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The showroom has been completely renovated and the new vintage and retro pieces have been restored in the workshop and are on display. You will also notice that the new shop sign is in place. The new website is also up and running and can be found at www.dream-tiques.co.uk. here you will also find a page dedicated to the re-upholstery side of the business. David Mills our upholsterer has worked here for over twenty years and remains at the heart of the business today. The popular cushion replacement service ‘cushy numbers’ is also available should you wish to re-invigorate your sofa. During the Whitsun bank holiday, we will be holding an open weekend and you invited to meet the team and watch behind the scenes in the workshop as David creates his masterpieces. There is also a selection of retro cocktail chairs in their original state should you wish to choose one and a fabric to create your own bespoke dream-tique piece. There will be a selection of vintage cakes and sweets as well as sparkling refreshments available. During the weekend anyone who books a free no obligation re-upholstery quote will receive 10% off their final bill as a thank-you if you should decide to go ahead.
Everyone who visits the showroom will be automatically entered into the draw for a £50 Tesco shopping voucher, the draw will take place on Monday 30th May at 2pm. Details can be found on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/dreamtiques. So please visit us over the bank holiday weekend and see all the great things Stylistic upholstery and Dream-tiques has to offer.
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Hello, Jonathan here from Loft Ladders and More. Loft Ladders and More specialise in the supply and installation of loft ladders, loft boarding, loft lighting and loft hatches. We can help to create a safe storage area for you in your loft. Whatever your requirements, be it a new installation or a replacement loft ladder, we can help. A light makes all the difference and with a ladder and some boarding, your loft can be transformed into a brighter, safe place where you can store some of the things which might otherwise be in your garage or a spare room! So, if you want to store stuff, from Christmas decorations and suitcases to precious belongings you must keep or if you just require safe access, then why not use Loft Ladders and More. All our work is guaranteed and we do not charge VAT so you will get a cost effective service and a quality service at that. Jonathan runs the company and is your installer. Jonathan is from Newthorpe, NG16 and has been installing loft ladders etc for almost three years. See our website and facebook page for testimonials. www.loftladdersandmore.com and facebook at loft ladders and more Derby Nottingham
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teachers of the future...
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Bluecoat SCITT Alliance is an accredited School Centred Initial Teaching Training provider (SCITT). Our sole purpose is to train outstanding teachers for the future, working in partnership with many secondary and primary schools in the region. School based training (school direct) allows us to customise the training to meet the needs of both the school and our trainees, who gain practical experience from day one, and become very much a part of the school and are seen as a member of staff. It is a great way to learn and qualify to become a teacher, by offering candidates support from their future colleagues who have a wealth of experience. They will also benefit from further learning opportunities to develop their teaching skills and progress quickly into leadership positions. There are salaried, or bursary supported routes of training both lasting one year. We are looking forward to receiving applications from those individuals with the potential to be outstanding teachers. Don’t take it from us, this is what our trainees say about our programme and training ….. “All trainees are really well supported throughout their training, it is hard work but it’s worth it” “I enjoy coming together for our training day on Fridays, where we can share our experiences from our placement schools, and take away excellent advice and information that we take back into the classroom. I’ve made some great friends too!” We are part of Bluecoat Academies Trust; we offer school experience where you can get an insight into life in school spending 1 – 10 days within the Academy. For more information on any aspect of our teacher training programme, visits or gaining school experience please contact Julie Heffernan itt@bluecoat.uk.combody
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saying goodbye services Families who have suffered the pain of baby loss at any stage of pregnancy, birth or in infancy are invited to join a special service on Saturday the 9th July 2016, at 3.00pm, at Derby Cathedral. The International ‘Saying Goodbye’ services help families pay tribute to their lost babies and provide an opportunity for people to say goodbye. The Saying Goodbye services, are the first set of national commemorative services to take place in Cathedrals and Minsters across the UK. This is one of over 20 International services this year and the third time the service has come to Derby. The service will feature contemporary music, as well as poetry and readings, mixed with acts of remembrance and time for reflection. The service is free to attend and open to anyone of any faith or no faith. It is hoped that people from across Derby, Derbyshire and beyond will take the time to come to what are always beautiful and deeply moving services. The Saying Goodbye services were established by Staffordshire couple Zoe and Andy Clark-Coates, who have lost five children through miscarriage. Zoe explains "Approximately one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage, which means that nearly 680 babies are lost each day leaving parents, grandparents, siblings and family friends in the depths of grief. We decided to take our experience of loss and create an organisation that could help others who have previously, or are currently going through the grief of losing a baby. The aim of the charity we set up called The Mariposa Trust, is to help support those who have suffered the pain of losing a child at any stage.” Andy commented: "Having lost five babies, we experienced firsthand how loss can affect people. We wanted to create services that would give a wonderful goodbye to babies that have been lost, and allow the parents to grieve in a supportive environment. When you have parents saying 'this is the first time in 50-years that I am being able to grieve and say goodbye', you understand that whether it happened yesterday or half a century ago, the pain is still there, and people need help and support. We wanted to allow people from the region to have access to a Saying Goodbye service and the support that we offer.” Zoe added: "A loss before 24 weeks gestation is not recorded with a certificate, which leaves the parents with no official recognition of the baby's life. As miscarriage often takes place at home without medical intervention, people can be left with no avenue for grief, and as no memorial service usually takes place, the opportunity to officially recognise the unborn life, can just pass by. With stillbirth and early infant loss, services are usually conducted quickly whilst parents are in the depth of despair, and not at a time when people can truly take onboard and process the grief. Saying Goodbye aims to give people the opportunity to remember their lost baby in a fitting way, whilst also uniting with others who have faced similar sadness." Professor Robert Winston, one of Saying Goodbye's many Ambassadors, said: “Miscarriage is often something that’s not acknowledged or talked about in the UK, and people certainly do not appreciate how utterly distressing it is for women, and indeed their extended families. It’s a loss of a precious life, and whether the loss happens in early or late pregnancy it’s traumatic, and a natural grief process must be allowed to happen. I hope that these services will be a turning point in the nation, and through this new organisation miscarriage will become more widely understood, and families will know that their pain and loss has been heard and recognised.”
For more information please visit the Saying Goodbye website www.sayinggoodbye.org or follow on Twitter @SayinggoodbyeUK
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The 16th Annual Schools Music Festival took place at The Fernwood School. The Head Teacher of Fernwood, Mrs. Tracey Rees, welcomed the packed audience, and comperes Megan Ellis and Daniel Gribbin got the evening under way. Fernwood Primary Lower School choir were first on stage starting with a tribute to David Bowie singing ‘Starman’ accompanied by teacher Simon Holroyd on piano and guitar. Firbeck Primary were next up and they seamlessly became the ever popular signing choir ending with a ‘Firework’ by Katy Perry. “Our hosts, The Fernwood School, brought a new dimension to the concert with their jazz band playing versions of ‘La Bamba’, ‘Candyman’, and a rousing and competent rendition of ‘Mercy, Mercy, Mercy’. It was pleasing to see Brocklewood Primary School back, and they showed some real promise ending with the Taylor Swift number ‘Shake it off’. Back again, and even better, were Nottingham Girls Academy Harmony Choir coached as ever by Lisa Downie. They included a Zulu number, Siku Rin Wana accompanied by some traditional instruments.” Fernwood Primary Upper School choir completed their set with ‘Don’t Stop Believin’. Certificates and cheques, the proceeds from ticket sales, were handed to each school by President Elect Eileen Morley. The two Fernwood Primary School choirs then joined forces for a resounding finale singing Adele’s, Someone Like You. The thunderous applause said everything about the success of this annual event for which the club can be justly proud. This was further endorsed by two emails the next day: Firbeck Primary wrote: “Thank you for last night. Our children really enjoyed performing in the Festival. They particularly enjoyed being able to perform on a stage and really enjoyed seeing the other children. Some of them were inspired by the older children and have expressed that they would like to be them when they are older.” Brocklewood Primary School wrote: “I just wanted to send a quick email to say how much we enjoyed taking part in the concert last night. It was the children’s first real performance and I think they did us proud, I know they certainly loved every second. You are so right about the power of experiencing other choirs and musicians as I feel it totally motivated my choir to rise to the occasion and raise future aspirations, a great experience all round for them. So thank you to you and all your colleagues who put effort into making these events happen for the community and also thank you for the cheque which will be put to good use.”
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We often eat because we love the taste, or because it’s good for us. Sometimes, however, food does more than just nourish our bodies. Sometimes flavours can remind us of good times, or past celebrations, or a sense of home. We all have a dish or meal that that is special to us – and this National Vegetarian Week is your chance to celebrate them... National Vegetarian Week 2016 (16-22 May 2016) is all about your food, stories and traditions, and you can tell others all about them, simply pull up a chair and visit our online ‘Kitchen Table’ at www.nationalvegetarianweek.org Now in its twenty-fourth year this celebration of all things veggie is a great time to talk about food, traditions and those special dishes. The Vegetarian Society is a charity that influences, inspires and supports people to embrace and maintain a vegetarian lifestyle. Being a vegetarian is a choice that is kinder to animals, to people and to our living planet. Established in 1847, we are the oldest vegetarian organisation in the world. Visit www.vegsoc.org for more information.
CAJUN QUORN WITH CORIANDER RICE AND MANGO SALSA Quorn provides a good low fat source of protein as well as being a great source of zinc, which helps to maintain a strong immune system. Serves: 2 Calories per serving: 460 kcals Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 20 minutes Ingredients
QUINOA, AVOCADO AND SPINACH SALAD Quinoa is a brilliant grain to include in a vegetarian diet as it contains all of the essential amino acids that are needed by the body. Serves 2 15 mins prep 10 mins cooking Ingredients 40g cashew nuts 120g quinoa 1 medium red onion finely sliced 2 sticks celery finely sliced 1 medium avocado peeled, de-stoned and cut into chunks 80g spinach sliced 1 small yellow pepper finely chopped 15g coriander finely chopped Pinch of salt Pinch of ground black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice
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Method Warm a small frying pan over a medium heat and add the cashew nuts. Gently toast the nuts for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Transfer the cashews to a small plate to cool. Rinse the quinoa then add it to a medium-sized saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Cook for a further five minutes or until the seeds start to “sprout” and are tender. Drain the quinoa, then transfer to a large bowl along with the vegetables, coriander and cashew nuts. Mix well. Season the salad with salt and pepper and dress with olive oil and lemon juice. Serve. © The Vegetarian Society.
For the Cajun Quorn: 350g Quorn chicken style pieces 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp ground cumin 1/2 tbsp ground coriander 1 tsp crushed dried chilli 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tbsp olive oil For the mango salsa: 1 medium ripe mango, peeled and cut into small chunks 5 medium cherry tomatoes, halved 5g coriander, finely chopped 1 small red chilli, finely chopped 1 tbsp Lime juice Pinch of salt Pinch of ground black pepper
For the coriander rice: 100g brown rice 1 tsp olive oil 1 large spring onions, finely sliced 10g coriander, finely chopped Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Bring a medium-sized saucepan of water to the boil and add the brown rice. Lower the heat, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender. Drain and set aside. 3. In a plastic freezer bag add the Quorn pieces, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried chilli, garlic and olive oil. Shake the bag until the Quorn is completely coated in the spice mixture. 4. Transfer the spiced, coated Quorn pieces to a large, non-stick baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and set aside. 5. Make the salsa by combining all of the ingredients in a mediumsized bowl. 6. Combine the cooked rice with the olive oil, spring onions and coriander. 7. Serve the Quorn with the rice and salsa.
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CAULIFLOWER, POTATO AND SPINACH CURRY Including plenty of dried spices in food is a useful way to add iron to your diet.This essential mineral helps to maintain healthy red blood cells. Serves: 2 Calories per serving: 533 kcals Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 45 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tbsp medium curry powder 227g chopped tomatoes 1 small cauliflower, cut into 5cm florets 1 large potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and cut into medium chunks 1/2 medium lemon, zested (1.5g) Pinch of salt Pinch of ground black pepper 90g spinach 10g fresh coriander, roughly chopped 2 large wholemeal chapatti Method: 1. Heat the oil in deep-sided frying pan over a medium heat. 2. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for ten minutes over a medium heat until soft. 3. Add the ginger, turmeric and curry powder. Cook for one minute until the spices become darker and fragrant. 4. Stir in the tomatoes and then add the cauliflower, potato and lemon zest. 5. Cover the pan and leave to cook for 30 minutes, adding a little water as necessary, although this curry should be fairly dry. 6. Take the curry off the heat and season to taste with a little salt and pepper. (Be aware that many curry powders already contain salt.) 7. Stir through the spinach until it wilts, then add the coriander. 8. Divide the curry evenly on two plates and serve with wholemeal chapatti. —— © The Vegetarian Society 2016 For more information, please visit: www.vegsoc.org
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Wollaton Cricket Club will be running its fifth annual beer festival, at the Wollaton Sports Association Ground, from the evening of Thursday 26th May, right through to and including Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 2016. Why not join them?... The increasingly popular festival will offer drinkers, both light and heavy, a choice of over 20 high-quality ales and ciders from local breweries, and some further afield, as well as Regal lager from Nottingham. Prices will begin at £2.80 a pint, and at £1.50 a half, with the bar open from 6.00pm until 11.00pm on the Thursday, 12-11pm FridaySunday, and 12-6pm Monday. There is outdoor seating available, from where you will be able to enjoy your beverage while watching cricket at one of the most picturesque village grounds in the county. Weather permitting; there are matches on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Chris Young, WCC chairman, said: “We are delighted that, once again, Nottingham Brewery are helping us deliver what we are sure will be another brilliant weekend.
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“The festival has been a huge success previously, getting bigger and better with each year, and we hope to reach new heights to help the club raise much-needed funds. “There will be a wide range of ales available to suit each person’s taste, and we would like to urge the local community and beer drinkers from afar to join us for five days of fun-filled supping.” There is no entry fee required, but donations and sponsorship in exchange for free advertising and alcohol can be arranged by contacting chrisyounghome@ntlworld.com. The WSA Ground is located on Wollaton Road, NG8 2AN, and is only a two-minute walk away from the NCT 30 and Trent Barton Rainbow 2 bus stops.
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Vegetable planning App Veg.gg helps families in urban areas engage children with healthy, home-grown food. Children who are educated and involved in the origins and growth of fresh produce from a garden are likely to eat more fruit and vegetables than those who aren’t, studies suggest. Creating a working vegetable patch to engage and excite children in small urban gardens however is a challenging task, with many modern families not having access to the level of horticultural knowledge required to launch a successful vegetable garden. Vegetable planning app Veg.gg is a smart tool that helps any urban gardener, young or old, every step of the way towards achieving the perfect patch of healthy crops for all the family to enjoy. Eating well and eating right is becoming of increasing concern for much of the general public. As well as making more efforts to eat a balanced and nutritional diet, many are also aware of the environmental impact of the mass food production that fuels many big supermarket chains. Whether it be for health or for ethics, many individuals are now considering taking the steps required to grown their own organic vegetables. Creating a working vegetable patch can also help concerned parents ensure their children form great eating habits from an early age. Until recently however, ‘growing your own’ has not been part of mainstream culture. Modern life has moved many families away from rural areas and into urban towns and cities, where gardening is not common practise. In these cases many turn to a local allotment for gardening ground but increase in demand, coinciding with this surge of horticultural interest, means that space is not always available for those who desire it. Using Veg.gg can combat this, helping disappointed gardeners utilise whatever small space is available to them at home to cultivate a thriving vegetable patch. “When I first started growing my own vegetables five years ago I didn’t know where to begin and ultimately the success of my crops suffered. After much searching around however I found the simple but effective no-dig Square Foot gardening technique and it has worked for me ever since!”. Commented Karl Phillips, creator of Veg.gg. He continued “Veg.gg is based around this Square Foot technique, with planting suggestions to help urban gardeners, of any experience, achieve tasty and healthy vegetables time and time again”. First, users can tell Veg.gg where their garden is and the app will create a virtual square foot bed to represent the patch. The tool suggests which vegetables are best to plant and why, before any seeds are sowed and logged in the app. Gardeners can return to the app to reference in which grid each seed is planted and to see reminders of planting times which are invaluable reference points. Finally, Veg.gg notifies users when each vegetable is ready to harvest and takes you through the whole process to continue throughout the season! Families can enjoy healthy, home grown produce with the help of Veg.gg. To find out more visit http://veg.gg/
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breeze promotion BRAND NEW KIP MCGRATH MATHS AND ENGLISH EDUCATION CENTRE – JUST OPENED IN LONG EATON! The new Kip McGrath Education Centre delivers professional tuition in English and maths to ages 6-16 years. We create individualised programmes for every child, delivered by qualified, experienced teachers. The centre’s team delivers to the UK’s key stages 2 and 3, and GCSE in the core subjects of maths and English. Reading and spelling are also taught. We aim to build confidence as well as skills. The programme is suitable for gifted and talented children as well as those in need of additional support. We offer a FREE assessment for each child which identifies any skills gaps. The success of Kip McGrath methodology has been proven for forty years and is used exclusively in over five hundred private education centres in twenty countries around the world. At the heart of the Kip McGrath system is the combination of computer, worksheet and textbook activities. Each lesson is broken up into ten minute blocks over eighty minutes, so even the most reluctant pupil doesn’t get bored! On average, pupils progress two years in forty lessons. It maybe that a child needs fewer lessons, in order to fill just a few skills gaps. Each child is assessed using a specifically designed testing method and the results are used to create an individualised learning plan. The computer manages each child’s learning activities depending on their rate of progress which allows teachers to do what they do best – teach, motivate, build confidence and inspire! A computer cannot motivate a struggling pupil or know when a child needs further intervention, only the guidance of a teacher can do this. We have a very experienced and committed team of teachers to deliver the very best for each child. Kip McGrath is the only programme in the world that has been designed especially for filling gaps in a child’s knowledge. This system ensures that there is a very firm foundation in place for further learning, and success. This will make future learning easier and … enjoyable! There is no obligation to sign up for lessons following your child’s free assessment. The centre is now open between 4-7 pm in the evening and on Saturday mornings. Contact us NOW to discuss your child’s educational needs!
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colour me! With the recent frosts hopefully gone now for the summer it is, at last, time to dare plant out for some colour in our little patch. For good and colour intense summer displays, choose plants that flower over a long period of time, respond well to deadheading and are tolerant of container use. Containers are a great way to move colour into areas that may only get enough sun at the height of Summer so, in a sense you can track the sun and keep your plants flowering. Plus, you can place them near to where you sit out - the whole reason for them in the first place! A wide range of suitable plants are available in garden centres around now. They do say ‘don’t cast a clout ‘till May is out’ so still keep an eye on the frost potential and have some fleece ready to lightly cover if so.
Patio Plants Tender perennials, often referred to as 'patio plants' are the typical plants you buy each late spring. Some,such as fuchsia can overwintered in the greenhouse as plants or rooted cuttings as well as bought fresh each year.
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Annual bedding plants are also good which include nasturtium and pot marigold. It is possible to use hardy perennial plants, such as lavender, which can later be planted out in the garden. By tying the colours and sizes of flower you would expect to see you can plan ahead to get a nice focal point such as a shrub which helps to give structure and a context to the smaller flowering plants around it. Choose a focal plant such as a structural shrub or annual climber grown on a small tripod for the centre of the scheme. Shrubs can be deciduous or evergreen and are woody plants. They provide a variety of fragrant flowers, berries, autumn colour, foliage and coloured stems. In addition, they add shape and a basic structural framework to the garden and provide shelter and a food source for wildlife. Surround the focal plant with a mix of upright bedding plants and some that trail over the
side of the container. Plant at least three of each to help link the theme together. Consider restricting the colour scheme so that you don’t have visual confusion for a more intense look. It is important to combine plants that have similar requirements; most summer bedding plants do best in full sun but some, such as begonias will tolerate light shade and so need to be in a different spot.
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breezegardening A QUICK REFRESH OF PLANT TYPES
PLANNING FOR THE YEAR AHEAD USING BEDDING PLANTS Bedding plants come in varieties that grow and flower through spring and summer / autumn & winter so to really get great colour throughout the year you must plant out two different types of plants, at the beginning of the seasons. For summer try the combination of begonia, the flowering seedheads of ornamental grasses (such as Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’) and late-flowering salvia and verbena. For your winter display, plant perennials such as bergenia, cyclamen, hellebores and viola to give interesting foliage as well as flower colour during any mild spells we may get. If you are planting in the ground then a quick test - a suitable soil test for around £4 will help identify the soil texture and acidity or alkalinity. Ericaceous shrubs grow best in a pH range of 4-6, and ideally pH 5-5.5. Adjust using sulphur powder, gradually over several weeks and re-test as you go. If you have ever been disappointed with the performance of your vegetables or flowers, even though you gave them the best care you could then pH might have been the problem. Plant roots absorb minerals such as nitrogen and iron only when they are dissolved in water. If this soil "soup" solution (the mixture of water and nutrients in the soil) is too acid or alkaline, some nutrients won't be dissolved, and as a result, they are unavailable to plants. They are said to be "locked up." The other factors that can affect your plants growth are it’s location in your particular garden (wind tunnel effects up paths etc) so note the number of hours of sunshine the position receives as the seasons change and assess the microclimate of your garden and choose suitable plants Consider the ultimate height and spread of the shrub as well as rate of growth so it is manageable in the future and adds to your lovely little space.
If you have missed any of our previous articles here is a quick refresh to help you: Annuals Single season plants. A Hardy Annual is sown outdoors in spring, a Half Hardy Annual is normally raised in a glass house before being planted out due to frost danger. Bedding Plants Can be Annuals, Biennials or Perennials planted out in autumn or spring to provide a temporary display - ‘summer’ plants. Hardy A perennial or annual which is not effected by frost or colder temperatures. Perennial A non-woody plant which flowers each year, dying back over winter but regrows the following spring. A hardy perennial can live for years outside. Alpine An alpine is a small perennial plant that's used in the fronts or borders, in rockeries, in walls, in paving and in containers. Biennials (two yearly) Sown outside in summer to produce stems and leaves in the first season, then flowering the following season (the 2nd year). Shrub A plant of usually low height that has several woody stems at its base but lacks a single trunk (unlike a tree of course). Deciduous: Sheds its leaves for winter. Evergreen: Retains its leaves through winter. Climber: Attaches itself to or twines around an upright structure, such as a trellis etc woody stemmed plants.
THE ACID TEST - SOIL PH EXPLAINED • First of all below 7 is acidic; above 7 is alkaline. In the middle is neutral. • It is especially worth testing soil pH before designing or planting a new garden that will contain ericaceous plants, or when growth of ericaceous plants (which are acid loving) is disappointing or shows signs of chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves). • A pH 6.5 is the best general purpose pH for gardens, allowing a wide range of plants to grow, except lime-hating plants (ericaceous) The availability of major nutrients is at its highest and bacterial and earthworm activity is optimum at this pH and it is not usually necessary to add anything to improve soil pH at this level. • Alkaline soils and plants: select from the wide range of colourful plants that thrive in dry summers, need sharp drainage and moderate to low fertility. Plants such as Campanula, Clematis, Dianthus, Geranium, Acers are happy in alkaline soils. • Soil pH can vary from one side of the street to the other so test!
As always, keep learning, trying new ideas and...Enjoy!
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Dogs Unleashed has been running for six years at the Bakewell Showground, this year’s dates are the 25th and 26th June. The main aim of the event is to bring together the whole canine community from highly skilled competitors to pampered pet dog owners, from professional dog handlers to dog charity organisers. This years Dogs Unleashed event will yet again be the ultiMUTT doggy day out for the whole family! There will be plenty of doggy action and activities to watch and take part in - There are licensed competitions such as Agility, Flyball, lurcher racing and the extremely popular Heel Work to Music! There will be a huge variety of doggie related trade stands for the shopaholics selling everything from doggy scooters to jewellery and edibles! Dogs Unleashed will yet again be supporting many charities from breed rescues to Support Dogs. There will be the largest fun dog show in Derbyshire supporting Ashbourne Animal Welfare. The classes can be entered on the day with brilliant prizes
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All the attractions and competitions have a ‘Have a go’ option to allow dog and owner the option to try out for themselves, all are run by experienced clubs and trainers who will always be on hand to offer help and advice. One of the most popular and exciting have a go events is the ‘Wet and Wild’ above ground doggy swimming pools. These pools are run by the Spanish Water Dog Rescue team, one pool is used for experienced swimmers and will be used as a competition pool at various times throughout the day to see which dog can jump the furthest distance into the pool when chasing a ball. The second pool is used as a beginners pool where the team will be on hand to help puppies or nervous dogs make their first attempts at swimming. For those wishing to take a break from the action there will be main ring attractions that are informative and entertaining! This year we have Elaine Hill and her sheepdog display team, the displays always promise to be entertaining and informative. Late afternoon on each day you will see Terrier Racing, this is always loud and very fast! There is also the option to enter your own dog! There is the opportunity to turn a doggy filled day into a doggy weekend with onsite camping available. This year’s show promises to be a huge success! Check out the website at www.dogsunleashed.co.uk
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Love and passion will be so red hot that your heart will be scorched with the desire for someone you find extremely interesting and attractive, even though in some cases, you know this is either going no where or is just plain bad for you. Its as though the person in question is a drug which you cannot get enough of.
You may have been personally involved with someone unscrupulous and devious. This situation will have caused you enormous anxiety, until of course, you call a halt to such behaviour and refuse to be party to any more silliness. Spend time with loved ones and talk about your feelings more openly. Discover what you are all about and what it is you really want in order to be happy.
Taurus All of a sudden you are waking up to a number of important facts about yourself as a person, which you were totally unaware of previously. You have probably had the biggest wake up call of all time, but this was absolutely necessary in order for you to move in a forward direction. . Gemini An old flame from your past will endeavour to contact you once again, but it’s your decision as to which way you want this situation to go in. You will breath a sigh of relief over a number of issues that were disturbing you recently. There is a tendency to worry too much over the wrong things and not enough focus on your own personal needs and solutions to problems. Cancer You may feel a little miffed about someone not paying you enough attention, especially if you have feelings for them, yet you don’t feel they are playing fair. Don’t hesitate confronting the person involved in order to set the record straight, even though you normally shy away from such actions. Nothing lasts forever and nothing can stay the same. The old Chinese proverb is true. ‘Everything passes, good times and bad’.
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Virgo Perhaps you are going round and round in circles just talking about your situation and what you would like to do with the rest of your life rather than taking positive action. There could be a dispute concerning money to attend to that needs your immediate attention. Legal dealings tend to take a lot longer than originally anticipated. A dinner party invitation could lead to a fascinating new friendship with prospects of a future either romantically or business wise.
Rather than baulk and fear all the monumental changes that are taking place in your life, embrace them instead! You are in the process of massive transformations that are necessary if you are to enjoy the rest of your life. No longer are you vulnerable, gullible and believing of the old sob stories. No longer are you prepared to make other people’s problems part of your own. Instead, you are realising that you have a tremendous amount of life to live and things to look forward to. Join new clubs and societies. Shed those extra pounds. Re vamp your wardrobe. Sagittarius By allowing others to take the lead, you will give yourself enough time to catch up with other more pressing matters that have needed your attention urgently. Pay extra attention to your health and diet. If you are eating and drinking too much rubbish and putting toxins into your system, you are inviting trouble. Learn to be your own best friend and draw a line at overdoing anything that is bad for your well-being. Finances and investments will continue to interest you especially if you are involved in projects that are aimed at making money. A romantic encounter with someone out of the blue will set your heart racing.
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Finally you are learning that all happiness comes from within your own soul and that you, and only you, are responsible for your own actions. Invite others to add to your happiness, not be the reason for your inner contentment. Certain people will not necessarily like the changes within you, preferring the old you. Needy, desperate, insecure and doubtful of you’re decision making, they will no longer feel comfortable in your space. Let them go their own sweet way. Instead, you must concentrate on your own requirements, thus attracting new energies towards you.
Its time for a little fun and frivolity. You have absolutely nothing to lose, only lots to gain by just being yourself and letting your guard down. If your mantra is ‘noting has changed, everything is still the same’, guess what? You are absolutely right! Nothing will change and you will find yourself stuck on the same merry go round day in and day out. Perhaps you fear change because there is a threat you will be hoofed out of your comfort zone and forced to do something positive with the rest of your life.
Meet Linda Lancashire, Psychic, Clairvoyant, Tarot, Crystal and Palmistry reader. Linda will be providing our Horoscopes from now on, as Breeze welcomes her to our team.
Call Linda on 0776 446 6381 Aquarius Maybe you have lived in the same bubble for so long it’s become over familiar to you and now you find it difficult allowing new people and energies into your orbit. By venturing out and taking a look at what is going on in the big world around you, you may be pleasantly surprised that there is more to life than what you imagined. Focus on improving your self-esteem and confidence and allow people to show you a new avenue to walk down and show you exactly what is available to someone with your capabilities. Pisces By listening to your inner voice and following your intuition you will make some truly good decisions. Because you are strengthening both inside and out, you can now stand confidently in your own space and watch others make either fools of them selves. If you are unattached, you may decide to pursue a new romantic interest through different channels to the norm. You enjoy being adventurous and completely different to the ordinary run of the mill individual and often possess a wicked sense of humour coupled with zany behaviour.
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Nottingham on its marks and set to go Gung-Ho! as Europe’s biggest inflatable slide comes to town THRILL-SEEKERS young and old are being challenged to take on Europe’s tallest blow-up slide when Britain’s biggest obstacle course comes to Nottinghamshire for the first time. A giant ball pit, the world’s largest bouncy inflatable and foam-filled labyrinth are just some of the ten tricky obstacles awaiting runners when Wollaton Hall and Park, Nottingham, welcomes Gung-Ho!’s Seriously Fun 5k on Saturday 17th September. The Total Wipeout-style course, suitable for adults and children alike, will certainly end on a high as participants take a trip down the 200ft-long ‘Thriller’ – a slide taller than THREE double decker buses. While keen runners may aim to complete the course in a personal best time, people of all ages, shapes, sizes and levels of fitness are invited to give it a go individually or as part of a team. The fun-filled 5k is the brainchild of CBeebies presenter and Batman superfan Alex Winters, who can’t wait for the event at Wollaton Hall and Park – because it was where ‘Batman – The Dark Night Rises’ was filmed! Alex, who will also host the event on the day, said: “Part of what we want to do is take Gung-Ho! all across the country and to unique settings, and with our Nottingham venue we have hit the jack-pot. “It is the most beautiful venue we have and to top it all off it was where Batman was filmed – and I am a huge Batman fan! “When we were looking at where to take Gung-Ho! I realised Wollaton Hall was actually Wayne Manor and that was it – that was where we were going to hold it! “It’s been home to Christian Bale and Michael Caine and now for one day it’ll be home to me and thousands of runners. It is going to be absolutely amazing and a dream come true for me. “I am fully expecting to see runners dressed up as The Joker, The Riddler and Batman himself – who knows, maybe I’ll even dress up as the caped crusader! “I’ve been waiting to see how Gung-Ho the people of Nottingham can go, and pretty soon we are going to find out.” Alex came up with the idea for an inflatable obstacle course while sat in front of the TV. The idea spawned a new craze with around 16,000 people taking part in Gung-Ho!’s first three events in 2015. Tens of thousands of people are now expected to go Gung-Ho! across 13 events in 2016, while charities across the UK are also set to benefit thanks to sponsorship and local partnerships. Alex said: “I came up with the idea after watching Ninja Warrior with my kids – they were saying how great it would be to do something like that. “I immediately thought of It’s a Knockout, Takeshi’s Castle, Total Wipeout – TV shows that I and other people love but are never going to be able to take part in. I thought: ‘What if there was something like them available for the public, something everyone could do?’.” Tickets and more information are available at www.begung-ho.co.uk Check out Gung-Ho! updates by searching ‘Gung-Ho! on Facebook and on Twitter, at @begungho. By ordering now you can get tickets for just £30, but prices go up closer to the event.
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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 JUNE 2016 Issue PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO VOLUME is 22nd May 2016 WE ONLY ACCEPT ENTRIES VIA EMAIL
s Harmony Chorus are holding a National Award winning Gem Connection Ladie School, Thoresby Road, Long Eaton Long the at shop Work “Be A Gem For A Day” pm 4 – am 10 Eaton, NG10 3NP on Saturday, May 14th. would like the chance to Who 16. of age the over ladies all The workshop is open to 2015, National Award the with g try unaccompanied Four part Harmony singin s. choru winning, Bronze Medal and technique of this wonderful You will enjoy a day full of fun learning the craft s which are included in the price. drink all and t buffe time hobby plus, a lavish lunch information pack with a teach full a es The cost of the day is just £25 00. This includ is the song that we will all which E” “SHIN w’s Barlo Gary CD and sheet music for training session. the of end perform together to friends and family at the e call Maralyn on 01332 pleas place your book to and For more information n.org ectio 761394 or visit our web site www.gemconn
THE 124TH WOLLATON SCOUT GROUP need new leaders for their Beaver Colony 5.30pm to 6.30pm on Fridays. No experience is necessary as full training and support will be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the lives of young people in your community and without new leaders the 124th will be unable to continue offering Beavers in Wollaton. If you can help, contact them via their website www.124thnottinghamscouts.org.uk
CAROUSEL SINGERS SUMMER CONCERT celebrating 25 years of singing will be held on Saturday July 2nd at 7.30pm at Grangewood Church, Grangewood Road, Wollaton. Tickets £7, including light refreshments, can be obtained from choir members or on the door. All proceeds to Grangewood Church and the Air Ambulance. DO JOIN US!
"It's that time of year again... DO COME and join in at the ... All Saints Church, Strelley Village SPRING FAIR on Monday May 30th from 1.30 pm. The Fair will take place in and around the church of All Saints, Strelley Village, NG8 6PE - admission is Free. Attractions to include: bric-a-brac, books, children's quiz, crafts, homemade cakes, music, raffle, refreshments, tombola ... and much more ! All proceeds to the Parish Churches of Bilborough and Strelley.
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BLOOMING GRE AT TEA PARTY June would like to Blooming Great invite neighbours and friends to Te a Join her for cake a Party on the 25th June 12- 4p s, m. help raise money cuppas and great conversatio n and for a blooming great cause! All Marie Curie. 40, in aid of Chetwyn Road, Toton NG9 6FT.
THIS YEAR’S BROXTOWE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD ON SAT 16TH JULY 11AM-4PM AT ROUND HILL SCHOOL IN BEESTON This free annual event, now in its 12th year, brings together people from many different cultures and communities for a day of music, dance, song, arts and crafts, sports, activities and food from around the world. The theme this year is “Sharing Stories” and also participants and visitors are being invited to come along in national or typical costumes wherever possible. This summer Community Celebration is organised by the Broxtowe Community Celebration Group and usually attracts more than 1000 visitors of all ages. We are keen to recruit more volunteers to join the enthusiastic team who enable the event to run so smoothly every year. If anyone would like to help (even just for an hour or so) please contact Hiroko Clark on 07749-226274. This year’s BCCG events are funded by Broxtowe Health Partnership Lifestyle funding, Broxtowe Action Fund and the County Councillors Divisional Fund. Please visit our Facebook “Broxtowe Community Celebration Group” page for more information, photos and events.
TREETOPS CAR BOOT SALE Grab a bargain at our popular car boot sale! Monday, 30th May 2016 at Treetops Hospice Care, Derby Road, Risley, DE72 3SS Buyers: Gates open 7.30am for buyers. Adults 50p. Under 16s free Refreshments available, Bouncy castle Sellers: Gates open 7am for sellers No need to book – just turn up on the day Car £10, Car and trailer £12, Large van £15 To find out more about Treetops Hospice Care visit: www.treetopshospice.org.uk
THE PHOTO COACH CAMERA CLUB AT THE OLD GRANGE, RADCLIFFE-ON-TRENT, Based in Radcliffe-on-Trent and serving the surrounding areas the club is for all photographers from keen beginner to seasoned serious enthusiast, its varied program is designed to have something for everybody looking to improve their photography. Meeting every 1st and 3rd Thursday in the month from 7pm - 9pm throughout the year, membership to the club is just £5.00 and promises that the evenings will be fun filled and packed with top tips, projects, competitions, workshops and scheduled outings. No need to book a place, just turn up on the night for a friendly welcome. For further information interested parties can call 07570 973 881 or email drew@drewsmithphotography.co.uk
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF LONG EATON DAWNBREAKERS Recently held a charity ferret roulette night at Sawley Community Centre. Over 120 people enjoyed the night which raised a fantastic sum of £2,000. This is being split between MacMillan Cancer Support and Coram Life Education. Mark Jones and Stacey Smalley of MacMillan Cancer Support received a cheque for £1,000 from Dawnbreaker's President Linda Jenkins and Stephen Kitch.
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A brand new walking and cycling route has officially opened following many months of work to launch the Broxtowe Country Trail. Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw launched the new trail, which is 27 miles of walking and cycling routes which connects with the Erewash Valley Trail, alongside partners from Nottingham City Council. The Broxtowe Country Trail zigzags across Broxtowe’s boundary with the city and because of its connections with the Erewash Valley Trail, means it is possible to circumnavigate Broxtowe using these trails. Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council, Councillor Richard Jackson said: “The opening of the Broxtowe Country Trail is a very exciting day for Broxtowe after many months of hard work to establish a new walking and cycling route in the borough. “This is the first new trail in Broxtowe for a long time and we hope that local people from across Nottinghamshire will enjoy using it and its beautiful surroundings. Councillor Nick McDonald, Portfolio Holder for Growth, Jobs and Transport at Nottingham City Council, said: “The Broxtowe Trail offers another great cycling and walking route to journey through the city and into local countryside. The City Council is pleased to be involved in this project which encourages people to cycle for fun. This will encourage more people to choose cycling as their preferred travel mode for commuting to work as well.” “The new trail offers a great way for people to either walk or get on their bikes and enjoy the best of what Nottinghamshire and its countryside has to offer,” said Councillor Kevin Greaves, Chairman of the County Council’s Transport and Highways Committee. “By linking up with the Erewash Valley Trail it provides people with a number of options for getting out and about locally, whether it’s a short stroll or something a bit more challenging.” This project was developed through a partnership led by Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council. Other partners have also been vital in the delivery of the project including Derby City Council, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, Amber Valley Borough Council, Pedals, Ridewise, Ashfield District Council and Sustrans.
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