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CHRISTMAS SERVICESAT BEESTON FREE CHURCH
Saturday 15th December 10.30 -12.30 Join them in Beeston Square,Beeston. Carol singing andan opportunity to hear moreabout what Beeston FreeChurch do.
3.15pm Children’sChristmas CelebrationA short service for youngchildren and their families,followed by a party tea.
Sunday 16th December4pm Traditional carol serviceWith crèche7pm Carols by candlelight
Sunday 23rd December10.30am Christmas service for all ages
Tuesday 25th December10.30am Christmas Day service
Village Singers – Christmas Concert
On Friday 14th December the Village Singers invite you to jointhem at their Christmas Concert, when they hope, with your help,to bring some cheer into the lives of our local homeless.
Performing a wide range of their Christmas favourites, theevening promises to be a wonderful curtain raiser to the ChristmasSeason. The Christmas Concert takes place in the Oasis Church,commencing at 7.30pm. Admission is £5 donation.
All the proceeds from the evening will go to support the CanaanTrust, the local independent charity which providesaccommodation and 24-7 support to the homeless of our local
communities. Michelle Cassidy, Musical Director of
the Village Singers commented,“Every member of the choir wantedto help raise awareness of theexistence of homelessness in ourarea. No-one chooses to behomeless, and this is especially trueat Christmas. Sadly, for many, it willbe the harsh reality which will greetthem on Christmas morning. With nofamily to bring cheer to their day, nopresents, no turkey – it’s just anotherday, with little or no hope. The choir,together with those who join us inconcert on the 14th December, hopeto at least provide some cheer to thehomeless. We plan to have a lungbursting and joyous evening.”Tickets for the Christmas Concert
can be obtained from the CanaanTrust Office on Main Street. Please ring 0115 946 4903 if youneed tickets posting out.
If for any reason you are not able tojoin the choir on the night then youcan still support their efforts. Make adonation via your mobile phone. Textthe words, ABED14 £ (state amountdonation) send it to telephone
number 70070
Christmas Services at Christ Church Chilwell
You are warmly invited to hear theChristmas story at any of the followingservices:
Sunday 9 DecemberChristingle Service 4:30 pm
Sunday 16 DecemberCarol Services 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm
The 4:30pm service is a family friendlyservice. Tim Bevington, their Childrenand Families Worker, is the speaker,Canon Alan Howe, their vicar, is thespeaker at the 7:00pm service
Christmas EveCrib Service 4:30 pmMidnight Communion 11:00 pm
Christmas DayHoly Communion 9:00 amChristmas Worship 10:45 am
Toton Churches Christmas Services
9th DecemberFamily Worship Gift Service
St Peter’s Church 10.30am
16th DecemberJoint Nativity Service
Methodist Church 10.30amCarol Services
Methodist Church 6.00pmSt Peter’s Church 8.00pm
24th DecemberChristingle Services
St Peter’s Church3.00pm & 5.00pmMethodist Church 4.00pmCommunion St Peter’s Church 11.30pm
25th DecemberJoint All Age Christmas Day Service
Methodist Church 10.00am
Christmas is always a time tocome together and celebrate thefestive season...We’ve some suggestions to keepyou in the mood and also helpothers along the way...
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT STJOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
14th – 17th DecemberChristmas Tree Festival Friday and Saturday 10:00am – 4:45pmSunday 12:00pm – 5:00pmMonday 10:00am – 4:00pm
23 December6:30pm Carol Service
Christmas Eve4:30pm Christingle, Nativity andCrib Blessing – Children welcome11:15pm Midnight Mass
Christmas Day10:00am Parish Family Celebration
All Welcome
St. John the Baptist ParishChurch, Beeston, invite you tovisit our Christmas Tree Festival. This is being held Friday 14thDecember until Monday 17thDecember. Light refreshments will be available.
A Christmas TreeFestival is a displayof Christmas Trees,decorations andlights etc, makingthe Church looktruly beautiful;these are sponsoredby various ChurchGroups, LocalSchools andOrganisations.
“We look forwardto seeing you andyour family andfriends”.
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Our fish counter has never been so attractive,especially since we have sourced a family fishery in StMartin, Cornwall. They are sending us a much larger range of
sustainable fish and specialise in products such as white spider crabmeat, which is phenomenal and available throughout Christmas. We have also travelled to Brancaster, Norfolk , where we met a local
family who now supply us with the cleanest, tastiest wild mussels.Our self service luxury olive counter continues to please, with
kilo tubs now available for £8.99 with a free bag for life!Now is the time for hearty winter veg, which we buydirectly from Nottingham farmers. Bursting withflavour and goodness, no-one else can beat uson freshness and quality, along with a vastchoice to keep testing your culinary skills. Whynot try celeriac, jerusalem artichokes, brusseltops or kale?Our Xmas trees are now also in full flow-Scottish Nordmanns as well as English cut orpotted spruces and firs. Tree-mendous!Fred Hallam Ltd, 23 High Road, Beeston Tel: 0115 925 4766
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Need some ideas this Christmas? Problem Solved! Calm Beauty has amazing offers on Gift Sets and
Vouchers from Teenagers to Grandparents. Gift wrapdelivery service available free to local area, so youdon’t even have to leave home.
Orders can be taken over the phone.All major cards accepted. Late night shopping – See main advert for details.To Book just call 01158542059Calm Beauty www.calmbeauty.co.uk
Give the gift of beautiful sound from the area’s specialistin audio visual equipment. Accessories for the hi-fihobbyist also available with expert advice to guide you.Available from John Kirk Hi-Fi, 70 Chilwell Road, Beeston Tel: 0115 925 2986
With Christmas just around the cornerwe’ve a few ideas to help you get your lovedones that something special...
Beeston Bed Centre has been trading for twenty sevenyears. They pride themselves on offering unrivalledchoice at unbeatable prices.
Call in and meet Paul and Steve who will not only giveyou a warm welcome, they will save you money as well.
Paul and Steve would like to wish all their customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2013.Beeston Bed Centre, 57-59 Chilwell Road, BeestonTel: 0115 922 4633
gift guideBUY LOCALLY AND SUPPORT YOUR SHOPS
At MishMash theysource andstock aconstantlychangingblend ofartwork,jewellery,furniture,ceramicsand glass to suit today's interiors. Mish Mash Gallery, 178 High Road, on the corner of Cator Lane, Chilwell NG9 5BB.Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.30pm.Late night opening in December: Wednesday 15th, 12th and19th till 8pm. Also open on Christmas Eve.
Brooks Computer Solutions Amazing Christmas Deal:Fantastic and Quick HP Windows 8 Laptop.• Intel Dual CORE Processor• 4GB Memory • 500GB Hard Drive• Wifi • DVDRW • Camera Card Reader• Webcam • HDMI• Bluetooth• Clear 15.6" LED Backlit Screen• Amazing price of £299 inc vat!!!• Trade in your old laptop for cash back or money off!Is your PC or Laptop notworking as you wouldlike? Have you considered anupgrade to Windows 8 foronly £79?Ideal for Windows XP orWindows Vista!Call Brooks ComputerSolutions (BCS) on 0115946 8333 or callin to theirshowroom onWoodstock Road,Toton,
How about a unique gift for Christmas that will be trulyappreciated? Give a gift voucher, which will provide an hour long treatment ending with an enjoyable massage, from Marion Mortimer, for further enquiries or to book an appointment, call Marion on 0115 939 3662
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If you’re looking for apresent that is a
little more special,then Cachepot isthe right placeto visit. Theystock jewelleryfrom costumeto designer,toiletries fromThe BathHouse, soft
toys fromJellycat, Blondie
Mania leatherbags and wallets, a
good selection ofscented candles,
home fragrance andmuch much more.
If you want to give your loved one thechoice they have Cachepot gift vouchersstarting from just £5.Cachepot, 6 Main Street, Breaston,Derbyshire. DE72 3DX
BUY LOCALLY AND SUPPORT YOUR SHOPS
BubbleIT provides IT Support, Website Design,Computer Repair and Sales services to businessesand home users throughout the East Midlands.With their strategically located stores they are
able to delivery fast, efficient services to allcustomers, whether that’s a Christmas presentfor the kids or an urgent computer repair intime for Christmas.
Furthermore offering a whole host of laptopsand desktop computers built to specificationplease don’t miss the chance to pop in and take a look at the selection.
Visit one of their stores today and see how they can assist your businesswith a fresh new website, optimisation of your existing website oralternatively take a look at BubbleIT’s range of laptops and computers. BubbleIT would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Stunning and creatively craftedgifts along with clothing with adifference - go on - try somethingdifferent this year from Happy Daze10 Wollaton Road Beeston Tel: 07830 253 841
BubbleIT. Web: www.bubbleit.com 69 Station Rd, Beeston Tel 0115 922 4749and 2 Derby Rd, Wollaton, Tel: 0115 849 3554 and 126 Melton Rd, West Bridgford, Tel: 0115 878 1958
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From "Fun", "Country", "Vintage" or "Stylish Christmas"whatever your taste in decorations for the festiveseason, Cachepot have them all!
Gift Ideas from Handbags, Jewellery, Photo frames,Toiletries andChristmas Cards, Cachepot make it easy to tick those items offyour list!In the Vintage Tearoom enjoy a mince pie or take home theirgorgeous "pudini truffles!
Cachepot, 6 Main Street, Breaston, Derbyshire. DE72 3DXTelephone: 01332 874788 www.cachepot.co.uk Find us on Facebook. Occupying six rooms over two floors it’s always worth a visit. Open: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pm
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WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE ROBIN HOOD AND THE BABES IN THE WOODAT THE NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE ON TUESDAY 15TH
JANUARY AT 7.30PMHe’s back! Kenneth Alan Taylor returns to the stage as Nurse Nellie Noggins in the ultimateNottingham pantomime. John Elkington is the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, who has hatcheda cunning plan to dispose of his niece and nephew in Sherwood Forest so that he caninherit their fortune.Can our favourite outlaw Robin Hood save the day and win the heart of Maid
Marian? Together with hundreds, yes hundreds of Merry Men, Robin sets outon his biggest adventure so far!Filled with crazy slapstick jokes, song-and-dance routines, stunning
costumes and spectacular sparkly sets, it’s the perfect winter treat for allthe family.
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1 5AFMonday – Saturday performancesMost performances are at 2.30pm and 7.30pmPlease check with the box office for a full schedule
Tickets £19 to £26.50Date: 30 Nov 2012 to 19 Jan 2013Box Office 0115 941 9419Online Booking (24-hour)www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
ANSWER THIS SIMPLE QUESTION:WHO PLAYS THE SHERIFF?
A family ticket is for 4 people, minimum 1 adult. No cash alternatives, accommodation or travel are provided in thiscompetition. The tickets are non-transferable. T&C’s Apply.
WIN A PAIR OFTICKETS TO SEEABIGAIL’S PARTYON MONDAY 21
JANUARY AT 7.30PMDirect from the West End Theatre Royal Bath Productions andChocolate Factory Productions present Abigail’s Party by MikeLeigh, Directed by Lindsay Posner.Donna Summer is playing on the stereo. Dishes of cheese and
pineapple are on the coffee table…the social get-together fromhell is about to begin. Beverly, and estate agent husband Laurence,have invited round new neighbours, Tony and Ange and nervousdivorcee Sue. As Beverly plies the guests with alcohol, cigarettes,Demis Roussos and nibbles, this horribly compelling eveningdescends into drunkenness and debauchery. Mike Leigh’s comedy became an instant classic when it first
appeared as a BBC ‘Play For Today’ in 1977. It is a ruthlesslyaccurate observation of the pretensions of suburbia, a worldobsessed with class and taste and ruled over by the monstrousBeverly.Mike Leigh is one of Britain’s most influential theatre and film
directors. His numerous awards include Best Comedy Award for thestage play Goose Pimples, a BAFTA for Outstanding Contribution toCinema, Film Critics Award for Best Film Life is Sweet, the Palmed’Or at Cannes for Secrets and Lies, and an Oscar for Topsy Turvy.
Monday 21 – Saturday 26 January Performance Times: Evenings 7.30pm, Weds matinee 2pm, Satmatinee 2.30pmTicket Prices: £27.50 - £14 plus concessions availableWebsite and online booking: www.trch.co.ukBox Office: 0115 989 5555
ANSWER THIS SIMPLE QUESTION:WHAT YEAR DID THE PLAY FIRST APPEAR ON THE BBC?
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breeze competitions Enter any of our Special Christmas Competitions this monthand you could be enjoyinga great night out! WIN!
Send your answer(s) to any or all of the competitions on a postcard with your name, address and daytime tel number to:
Breeze Competitions, 156 High Road, Beeston NG9 2LNClosing Date: 17th December 2012. T&C’s apply
WIN A PAIR OFTICKETS TO SEEDONNY & MARIEOSMOND ON27TH JANUARY2013
Award winning performers Donny and Marie Osmond will performat Capital FM Arena as part of their Donny & Marie Live UK tour.Following the sell-out success of their shows in Las Vegas at the
Flamingo Hotel and Casino, the legendary brother and sister duo willcelebrate their five decades in entertainment with this fabulous tourof the UK. Donny and Marie are unique in their success as a duet and as solo
performers. The tour will take fans on a journey through their manyunforgettable hits - from classics such as "Puppy Love" and “PaperRoses” to "Love Me For A Reason" and "Crazy Horses".Donny & Marie have collectively recorded more than 70 albums,
topping the charts with multiple Gold and Platinum recordings. Theyhave starred in their own television series, specials, documentariesand numerous programmes throughout the world. Collectively andindividually, they have sold out venues worldwide, breaking boxoffice records and received countless awards; most notably in 2003when they were honoured by the industry, receiving a star on theHollywood Walk of Fame.Tickets are on sale, priced at £40, £50 and £70 (plus booking fee).
Maximum of six tickets per person.
You can buy tickets via the ticket hotline on 08444 124 624,online www.capitalfmarena.com, or in person at the Box Office,Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham.
ANSWER THIS SIMPLE QUESTION:WHERE WAS THEIR SELL-OUT SUCCESS SHOWS?
WIN!
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Happy 40th birthday to a wonderful wife andmummy. Love you loads, from Paul and Carissa x
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Happy 18th Birthday Lucie! Hopeyou have a great day! Lots of love
Mum, John & Adam xxxxxHappy Birthday Simon
love from Mum and all the family
Happy 40th birthday Matthewon Christmas day, love from
Tanya, Ryan, Leah, Mum, Dad,Rebecca, Kyle and Cerys xxx
Happy 60th Birthday to agreat sister, mum and wifeLove form all the family x x
Happy 4th birthday Lucy. Lots of love, hugs &kisses from Mummy, Daddy & Tyler xxx
Happy 16th Birthday Matthew!Head Boy, we're so proud!
Lots of love,Mum, Dad, AliceAmelia and Phoebe
xxx
Why not share a celebration or surprise a loved one by having their picture and a few words printed - we’d love to hear from you... and it’s FREE!
Send your entries to:Breeze Celebrations, 156 HIGH ROAD, BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM NG9 2LNor email: [email protected] DEADLINE FOR JAN 13 ISSUE: 1st Jan 2013PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:• We do not accept any professionally taken photographs.• Whilst every effort will be made to agree with copyright laws on the images
provided it is the senders full responsibility to obtain permissions on such copyright images before supplying to Breeze Magazine.
• Please supply a SAE for any photographs to be returned with around15-20 words.
• The editor reserves the right to shorten or modify any material submitted. • Any requests for insertions of a child must be accompanied with a sign letter
of agreement from the Parent or Guardian of that child. With full address details
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Choosing aconveyancer orsolicitor whenbuying or sellingyour home isdifficult. We know that
some are good,and some arenot so good, butthe question ishow to knowwhich is which?
To help in this, the LawSociety launched its Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). LawSociety President John Wotton said “CQS improves efficiency withcommon, consistent standards and service levels and enablesconsumers to recognise practices that provide a quality residentialconveyancing service.
"Buying a home is one of the largest purchases anyone will make intheir lifetime, so it is essential that it is done to the highest standardby a solicitor.”
Mortgage lenders have recognised the benefits of the CQS, withSantander and HSBC being just two which now require new solicitorson their panels to be CQS accredited. Also, the popular consumerfinance website, moneysupermarket.com, has urged first time buyersto seek out a CQS solicitor.
As such, it is understandable why Ellis-Fermor & Negus solicitors(with offices in Ripley, Belper, Long Eaton and Beeston) are pleased toannounce they are one of only a handful of local firms to have beenadmitted to the CQS.
Robert Meredith, Head of Conveyancing, stated:"This is recognition of the excellent service level we provide. It is a
tribute to our staff and to the procedures that we already had in placethat Ellis-Fermor & Negus was able to gain accreditation.
“Our membership of the Scheme ensures that clients can have totalconfidence in our ability to handle their conveyancing transactions.Our experienced and friendly team can handle their sale or purchasesmoothly and efficiently, dealing with any hiccups on the way.” On the Scheme in general, Robert commented
“This is an excellent development for the house buying process. Inwhat is already a crowded conveyancing market, the scheme willensure that the public, lenders and insurers will be able to easilyidentify CQS practices with the knowledge that the service offered willbe of a truly excellent standard.”
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Contact your local Branch of Ellis-Fermor & Negus on:Beeston: 0115 922 1591email: [email protected]
Long Eaton: 0115 972 5222email: [email protected]
Ellis-Fermor & Negus has other branches at Ripley and in Belper. The firm has developed strong links within the local communitiesin each of these locations and offers a comprehensive range oflegal services.
Robert Meredith, Head of Conveyancing
Solicitors offer local housing market‘Conveyancing Quality Scheme’ service
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As usual theMayor ofBroxtowe, willstart the race byreleasing 1500plastic ducksinto the River
Erewash. They will float down the river and be caughtat the bridge approximately 600 yards down stream.The owners of the first 10 ducks to cross the winningline will receive a prize.The Duck race is always a fun day for all the family.
“We will be serving Mulled wine and mince pies and wewill be playing festive musicFor just £1.50 people can have the opportunity to
sponsor a duck and win a prize”.Angela Barnes, Committees Co-ordinator for AgeUK
said “The Duck Race has become a great local event
and people start ringing as soon as Christmas is over tomake sure that they can reserve a duck for the race. Weusually attract hundreds of local people and manyfamily pets. It is one of the few events that all of thefamily can enjoy together. And there is always a greatatmosphere. The people in the Toton/Beeston/LongEaton/Sandiacre, Stapleford, Nottingham and Derbyarea now attend as a matter of course. After all whatelse can you do on New Years day?
All of the money raised will be used to benefit olderpeople.”
To reserve a duck call Angela Barnes on 077400 39802
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LOOKING FORSOMETHING DIFFERENT?
The Feminine touchcan bring you:
• Colour advice: matching to existing and the latest colours
• Glossing - Georgian windows etc - finished professionally
• Wallpapering - including ceilings, all finishes • Tiling
Tel: 07866 250419or 07812 437496
Commendations available on request, plus portfolio of completed jobs
Ducks Away 2013!The 22nd Annual Duck race will take place on Tuesday 1st January 2013 at Manor Park Toton. Starting at 2.00pm.
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As is the case with many Home Instead SeniorCare franchise owners, Primo Sule haspersonal experience of the problems that arisewhen dealing with ageing family members. Finding the right help to support his 85 year
old mother at home proved to be a majorchallenge and when the help was found, theservice was poor and inconsistent.Following a similar experience when trying to
obtain help for his mother in law Primodecided to look in some detail at domiciliarycare provision, and after considering a numberof options he discovered Home Instead SeniorCare. "Once I looked at their approach to care and
the quality of Caregivers I knew I had foundthe right organisation".Home Instead Nottingham was established in
2010 and now delivers care to clients acrossNottinghamshire. Sarah Gell, a state registerednurse with 25 years experience in managingthe provision of care within the private andindependent sectors, joined the team duringJune 2010 and following an initial period asCommunity Liaison Manager took the role ofCare Manager.“Our aim is to provide care that meets the
requirements of people who come to us forhelp and to ensure that Caregivers aresuccessfully matched with clients in order togo beyond basic needs and enhance the qualityof life of those who use our services”.The Nottingham Home Instead Senior Care
Office is part of a global network of more than900 locally owned and operated offices.
Local CareHome Instead SeniorCare in Nottingham, whoprovide care to olderpeople, to allow them toremain independent intheir own homes, invitedmembers of the localcommunity to join themas part of Macmillan’s‘World’s Biggest
Coffee Morning’.
The Home Instead team, along with support from attendees,managed to raise over £110 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The coffee morning was held at the Methodist Church in Beeston, where a selection of funactivities were planned including, a ‘Guess how many Jelly Babies in the jar’ competition anda raffle, all prizes were donated by caregivers and other generous businesses. Disability Directalso attended on the day, giving older people and their families advice on services, such aspersonal budgeting and benefits.Owner of Home Instead, Primo Sule commented, “As a company who specialise in providing
care to people in their own homes, Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity which is very closeto our hearts. It is an illness that affects many of our older clients and we deeply appreciatethe work that Macmillan does in support specifically of older people. The coffee morning wasa fantastic way to inform the community about the local services available to them in theirarea, as well as bringing everyone together to raise money for such a deserving charity.”If you would like more information on Home Instead in Nottingham and the servicesthat it provides, call 0115 922 6116 or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/nottingham
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Christmas just wouldn’t be the same withoutthe Beeston & District Round Table ChristmasFloat Collection 2012. Look out for them in your area...
“Thanks to the kind generosity of all those people who madedonations to the 2011 Christmas Float street collections, Beeston &District Round Table were able to support a range of local goodcauses, individuals, groups and organizations as part of the BeestonChallenge”.
This year we list the routes and dates so you know where you cancatch them and help raise much needed funds. Remember 100% ofthe money collected goes directly to good causes in and around theBeeston area as part of the Beeston Challenge!
Sat 1st Dec , Beeston Santa and his Sleigh will be in Beeston Ten Bell nr.Sainsburys from 4.00pm
Mon 3rd Dec, Beeston Rylands Trafalgar Rd, Meadow Rd, LonglandRd, Canal Side, Suffolk, Cornwall Ave,Beech Ave, Leyton, Lilac Cres andGrove, lavender & Rose Grove
Wed 5th Dec, Stapleford Darkey Ln, ClarehavenWesterlands, PritchardDr, JudsonAve, Tilford Gdn, Sisley Ave, RossellDr, Archer Rd, Wellspring Dale, New Eaton Rd.
Thu 6th Dec, Chilwell Meadows Newall Dr, Cursley Way, FrithDr, Ayton Gds, Sandhurst Dr,Mountbatten Way,Montgomery Cl, CohenCl Kirkland Dr, Walsham Cl.
Sat 8th Dec, BeestonSainsburys Sainsbury’s in Beeston
Sun 11th Dec, Bramcote/Stapleford St Michael’s Sq, Handley Av, Russley Rd, Valmont Rd, Marshall Dr,Lyndale, Ewe Lamb La, Washington, Braddon Av, Sherwin Rd, Central Av, Ryecroft St.
Mon 10th Dec, Toton – New Estate Banks Rd, Goodwood Dr, Laneside Av, Raeburn Dr, Lonsdale Dr,Erdington, Bridgenorth Way, Seaburn, Woodstock, Bispham, Sandown Rd
Tue 11th Dec, Chilwell Clarkes La, Bye Pass Rd, Farm Rd, Blenheim Dr, Holkham, Longleat,Eskdale, Field La, Penryn, Beaumaris Dr, Hurts Croft, The Close.
Wed 12th Dec, Attenborough Leamington Dr, Charles Ave, Attenbro La, Haddon Cres, Clarence Rd,Crofton Rd, Riverdale Rd, Barrett Cres, Long La, Tennyson Dr,
Milton Cres.
Thu 13th Dec, Bramcote Hills Arundle Dr, Sevenoaks, Thoresby Rd, Sandringham, Burnside,Bankfield Dr Rivergreen Cres, Deddington La, Danewood Av.
Sat 15th Dec, Tesco in Beeston Santa & his Sleigh will be in Beeston
Sunday 16th, Bramcote and StaplefordSt Michael’s Sq, Handley Av, Russley Rd, Valmont Rd, Marshall Dr,
Lyndale, Ewe Lamb La, Washington, Braddon Av, Sherwin Rd,Central Av, Ryecroft St
Ho! Ho! Ho!
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Wollaton Village DayNurseries wereestablished in 1994. The buildings have been specifically designed withchildren in mind. The four Nurseries in the group arelocated in Wollaton Village centre, Bramcote villageon Chapel Street, Eastwood on Church Street and inHeanor on Wilmot Street behind the health centre.They all have a friendly atmosphere of home with aneducational environment. They take children agedbetween 6 weeks and 5 years and some of theirNurseries run a holiday and after school club.The four Nurseries follow the group policies regarding childcare but each
unit operates its own opening times and price structure, general openingtimes are from 8am to 6pm, but longer hours can be accommodated for.“We have adopted this system to try and give the parents at each Nurserya more flexible service to fit into everyday working life. For instance theBramcote Village nursery operates a pay as you go system toaccommodate shift workers, and the other sites have similar optionsavailable”.
The buildings provide the highest standard of safety and security.The access to each building is controlled by an electronic latch and closedcircuit security cameras are installed throughout. All the nurseries are setin a well established secure grounds with play areas, consisting of lawnsand large play grounds.
“Our aims are to give the children a good foundation and prepare themfor the future, to achieve this we have a team of committed Nursery Nursesto provide a wide range of activities and experiences for all our children toenjoy.
We recognise that our staffs are the most valuable resource in theprovision of high quality child care; we are therefore committed to a policyof staff development and continued improvement of the quality of caregiven. In addition to the Nursery staff, we also have a qualified teacherwho will spend time with small groups of children from the pre-schoolunit”.The Nursery operates a Key carer system whereby every child will have a
member of staff who will get to know your child well and to whom youcan go to with any concerns. Call 0115 922 2454
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This Christmas, Rainbows Hospicefor Children and Young People islaunching a Twinkle Little Starappeal to raise much needed fundsand spread the word about thework of the charity and thechildren it supports.
On their Twinkle Little Star appeal webpage,www.rainbows.co.uk/twinkle, beautiful singingfrom a child at Rainbows, who was never expectedto speak, is topping the bill; it is guaranteed towarm the hearts of everyone who listens to it.
“For all the children who use Rainbows, wecannot be sure of Christmas times to come. Thecharity is hoping that people will spare a thoughtfor those children whilst they are still with us andmake a donation to make Christmas really special.
They said that the video’s little star, CharlotteBlissett, would never talk, but she has overcomeall the odds and is singing an emotional version of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star to support Rainbows.
Charlotte will not have an easy life and there will be many frustrations and heartaches along the way, but for her parents, Alison and MichaelBlissett, Rainbows is one of the few places they can come to for support.
Charlotte’s mother, Alison comments: “Rainbows is absolutely fantastic. When I need someone to talk to, Rainbows is there. They care forCharlotte, but they also do so much more than that for our family and all the other families they look after. Christmas is a special time forchildren and I really hope people will be kind and donate to Rainbows at this time of festive giving.”
As a special thank you, Rainbows are giving everyone who donates more than £6 online a special Twinkle Wish Star product.To listen to Charlotte sing and to donate and to children like Charlotte this Christmas, visit www.rainbows.co.uk/twinkle, call
Rainbows on 01509 638000 or post cheques to Rainbows Hospice, Freepost NAT 13561, Loughborough, LE11 2BR.
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Call Reset Renewables for a no obligation quotation and take a positive step to cut your electricity costs and your carbon footprint.
Tel: 0115 8378322web: www.resetrenewablesltd.co.uk
Our core business is trying to lower our customersenergy bills at a time when the price of fuel isgoing up, all of these products are long lasting soa small investment will reap rewards over thecoming years.
We are committed to saving energy and the environment. We can put together
measures that will either produce electricity orsave electricity.Reset Renewables are a local company dedicated to the low carbonenvironment and also saving our customers money on their ever increasingenergy bills. By simply changing energy providers you will not save very muchin the long term, but by saving on the amount of energy you buy you can savelarge amounts.
SOLAR PV (photo voltaic) panelsYou are paid to produce electricity you are paid to export electricity and yousave on the electricity you have to buy. Systems startfrom as little as £3,995 and can be financed4Kwp system from as little as £5,995 inc a coating thatwill help keep the panels clean and you can receive upto an extra 10% yield from the panels. We only use panels with the top ten performance and
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based on 4.8% rise in rpi and a 9% rise in electricity south facing system. Eastand West systems 10-15% less yield.Systems start from 1.2kwp ideal for a terrace house the 4kwp will fit a large
semi or a detached house.Fully monitored solar systems available and if you have shading from trees
or houses this can also be worked with.Solar pv can also heat water via your immersion heater, instead of exporting
your unused solar electricity when out at work have it diverted to yourimmersion heater free hot water.LED LIGHTINGWe will replace existing lighting with LED lighting this can bring a 92% saving.Less heat output and last many times longer, changing to LED lighting canhave a payback as little as 1 year.VOLTAGE OPTIMISATIONThe science tells us that this reduces the incoming voltage to the optimumvoltage of the appliances in your house which will reduce on average your
electricity usage by 10% pay back can be as little as 2 years .ELECTRICALAs electricians we work on all domestic and commercial projects froma simple new light or socket to rewires and maintenance andinstallation works.
For good advie on any savings or electrical works give us a call or look atour website with many of our testimonials.
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Bringing NET toBeeston and ChilwellNET is very proud to be supporting Broxtowe Borough Council and the Beeston Business Improvement District, which represents businesses inthe area, with this year’s Beeston Town Centre Christmas festivities, which include fun, free festive entertainment and opportunities for freeparking too. For more information visit: www.broxtowe.gov.uk/christmasentertainment.
Where possible, tram works taking place on the main routes into Beeston Town Centre and Nottingham City Centre will be removed duringDecember to assist shoppers and retailers at this busy time of year.
In the New Year works will take place on Middle Street in Beeston Town Centre and at the junction of Queens Road and Station Road to improveroad capacity along the A6005, so that tram works can begin on Chilwell Road in the spring.
If you would like to find out more about tram project and the works involved in bringing the tram to this area, there are evening drop-ininformation sessions being held in Chilwell, at Eskdale Junior School, on Tuesday 4th December, and in Beeston, at the Town Hall, on Thursday13th December.
Elsewhere on the project, the first tram track foundations have now been laid at a new 1,300 space tram Park & Ride site which is being creatednear to the Bardills Island on the A52.
Some 120m of tram track foundations were laid using an innovative machine, which not only speeds up the process of laying tram tracks, butalso reduces the amount of noise and dust created in comparison to using traditional track-laying methods. One of only four machines in theworld will be used to lay approximately half of the track needed for the tram extension, which will also serve Wilford and Clifton in the south ofthe city.
Foundations for tram tracks will start to be laid next year, once utility services have been moved out of the way of the tram routes.
For more information visit: www.thetram.net/phasetwo or call: 0115 924 24 54.
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Here’s a couple of images ofChristmas Past to remind you oftimes gone by...
breeze memory lane Image Left Courtesy of Burton Joyceand Bulcote Local History Societyand www.picturethepast.org.uk
Image Above Courtesy of Nottingham Evening Post and www.picturethepast.org.uk
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Serves 4 - Prep and Cooking Time 20 minutesMakes 12 – 14 canapes
Ingredients
1 large courgette (approx 200g), straight if possible45g vegan cream cheese (eg Swedish Soft or Tofutti)2 artichoke hearts (in brine) drained & chopped2 sun dried tomatoes, drained of oil and chopped1 tsp lemon juice2 tsp chives, finely chopped
MethodPeel 12 or 14 vertical strips of courgette using a potatopeeler (preferably a swivel type one).Bring a large pan of water to the boil, blanch the courgettefor 30 seconds and then refresh under cold water.Put the cream cheese, artichokes, tomatoes and lemon juiceinto a food processor and blend until smooth, then add thechives.Lay the courgette strips flat and spread a tsp of the pate ontop. Then roll up gently and stand upright. Garnish withextra chives and thin strips of sun dried tomatoes.
Courgette Christmas CandlesThe originalversion of thisimpressive dishwas created inhonour ofCountStroganoff by aCzarist chef for acookerycompetition inthe 1890s. Since thenStroganoff hasbeen served atcelebratorybanquets theworld over, andthis stunninggourmet vegetarian version willgive any occasion a little Imperialmagic.
Serves 4
Ingredients
675g potatoes, peeled and cutinto chunks 150ml milk or soya milk 1 tbsp mixed fresh herbs, finelychopped40g butter or margarine450g assorted white mushrooms,roughly chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed 150ml double cream 50g fresh white breadcrumbs 2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely choppedSalt and freshly ground blackpepper to taste
MethodBoil or steam the potatoes untiltender. Drain and return to thepan.
Heat the milk, pour over thepotatoes and mash well.
Stir in the herbs and season totaste.
Melt 15g butter or margarine in apan. Add mushrooms and garlicand cook gently for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cream, season to tastethen heat gently - cover and keepwarm
Melt the remaining 25g of butteror margarine in a pan and stir inthe breadcrumbs, herbs andseason to taste
To assemble, serve individually byplacing equal portions of themashed potato on each plate.Spoon the mushroom sauce overthe top, and finish with thetopping.Toast under a hot grill untilgolden brown.
Wild Mushroom Stroganoff with herbCrumb ToppingEnjoy these festive recipes courtesy of
© The Vegetarian Society.
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WELCOME TO THE NEW BUSINESSES IN OUR AREA....
If you have a new business and would like to be featuredcall our team on 0115 967 8663
Let the readers of Breeze know you are here!
Breeze has been established, serving thecommunity since 2002. Ten years of
providing homes in our area with informationon new and established businesses.
BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS AND LET OUR 23,000 READERS KNOW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS!
Yessensis are opening a sensational new ‘standalone’ salonon Chilwell Road in Nottingham. The delightful new premise has several treatment rooms, all custom
designed to create an ambience of relaxation, harmony and serenityfor new and existing clients.
Carol Edwards, C&G,Cert Ed,ISOH,BABTAC, owner, beauty therapist,electrologist and skincare specialist has over thirty years experiencesaid, “The opening of the new salon is like a dream come true for me. I am extremely proud of the impeccably high standard of service wealready provide for our client’s and the fantastic new premises willfurther enhance the all-round Yessensis experience” At Yessensis, the team provide a discrete and tranquil service that
will leave you looking and feeling totally revitalised. Every client isgiven personalised attention and all treatments are tailored to suiteach individual client’s requirements. Yessensis are specialists in clinically proven facial technology from
leading brands Elemis, Crystal Clear and Dermalogica. The latestaddition is the Yessensis Laser and Cosmetic Clinic. Their beauty services include over thirty years’ experience in
skincare with professional highly trained therapists. These treatmentsinclude: Traditional Massage; La Stone Massage, Aromatherapy,Reflexology and Indian Head Massage. Manicures, Pedicures andWaxing. Men’s skincare and waxing and we are also Black skincarespecialists.
Yessensis offer a Loyalty card scheme on all beauty treatments andproducts. Gift vouchers are also available. If you are looking to book agroup or party booking, these are always welcome.Yessensis opens in December - Call Carol on 07973 527 907192a High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5BBwww.yessensisskincaresalon.co.uk
Ben Strange started an apprenticeshipwith Reg Vardy Vauxhall at Chilwell soonafter leaving school aged sixteen.
He gained all his certificates there and is afully qualified Vauxhall Technician. After seven years in the business working atseveral different garages he has gained a lotof experience and is now happy to work onany make of vehicle.
Ben is so passionate about cars it is all heever wanted to do. During a spell this yearwhen he was out of work he was still busy every day helping hisfriends rebuild engines etc, much to the dismay of his Mum and theneighbours as this took place on the home driveway!
It was during this time he decided he wanted to run his owngarage. He found premises at Bessell Lane, Stapleford, it was agood size and only a few minutes from his home in Chilwell so hedecided to take it on. It took a while to get the equipment and allthe paperwork sorted but he has been up and running for abouteight weeks now.
Ben has had a steady stream of customers including FuneralDirector Julie Wesson who has asked him to maintain all of theirvehicles - very important!
Ben’s garage has computer diagnostic equipment and he can helpwith a basic service to a full engine rebuild or tuning for betterperformance. Usual hours are 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday but heis happy to arrange earlier/later or weekends if required.Call in or Phone Ben 0115 837 4179 or 07852 825 2572A Bessell Lane, Stapleford, NG9 7BX
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Vivo’s of Stapleford are a true taste of Italy with a friendly, contemporary feel, whichgives them an individuality that must be experienced to be believed. The authentic flavours of their exquisitely prepared food combined with the banter
and laughter of friendly chefs in their open kitchen, instantly transports you to one ofthose warm friendly towns on the Amalfi coast. This family run business was opened in December 2007 and has carved its self a well
established reputation for good food and wine in a warm, comfortable environment.They pride themselves on combining good quality, fresh ingredients and the skill of
their chefs to make authentic Italian dishes and aim is to bring a little bit of Italy intoyour lives!With friendly, attentive staff your every need is catered for with a full on Italian smile!So a perfect place for your Christmas celebration.
Being child friendly and with generous portion sizes they are bound to have a winning formula locally as people look for quality and value.
Special offers from the lunchtime and evening menu are available from Monday to Saturday from 12.00 – 2.30pm and Monday to Wednesday 5.30 – 7.00pm when you can have two courses for £7.95 or £8.95 during December.
So whether you’re looking for somewhere friendly to pop in and eat alone or an extended family get together they can meet your needs. Also another good venue for a night out with the girls!
164 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham. NG9 7AYTel: 0115 949 [email protected]
A taste of Italy...
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Still time to give a child a magical Christmas with the NSPCC’s Letter from SantaThe NSPCC is reminding people in Nottinghamshire, there is still timeto add some extra magic to a child’s Christmas this year by ordering aLetter from Santa, before 17 December.
The charity is helping to give a truly memorable Christmas byarranging for a personalised letter from Santa to be sent to childrenthroughout Nottinghamshire for a suggested donation of £5.
There are five magical styles of NSPCC Letter from Santa for childrenof all ages, making them the ideal gift for families with more than onechild as each child can receive a truly unique letter. Santa can evenwrite a special letter to celebrate Baby’s First Christmas – a keepsaketo treasure for years to come. Already the charity has processed110,000 letters, with more orders coming in every day.
Sharon King, NSPCC Community Fundraising Manager forNottinghamshire, said: “Christmas is such an exciting time of year forchildren, so why not bring even more magic and excitement byordering your letter for a child, friend or relative, before 17 Decemberand support the NSPCC and ChildLine during this festive season.
“Every £5 raised by Letter from Santa could help ChildLine be therewhenever a child seeks help either online or by phone. And every £25raised could enable a trained practitioner to deliver one hour ofsupport through the NSPCC’s helpline for adults who are concernedabout a child.”
Each letter is uniquely personalised with the child’s name, age,address, gender and best friend’s name, and there’s also the chance toinclude a final ‘P.S.’ thought from Santa when you order online. Theletters are beautifully illustrated and arrive via reindeer mail to makethe experience truly unforgettable. Children will be amazed that Santaknows them so well!
By sending a Letter from Santa, supported by Heart FM, you can makea child’s Christmas and help the NSPCC to protect children all yearround through its projects and services including ChildLine – the UK’sfree, confidential 24-hour helpline and online service for children andyoung people in distress or danger.
The reindeer mailroom will be open until 17 December 2012, andall those who request a Letter from Santa this year will be enteredinto a free prize draw to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Laplandfor a family of four.
For online orders please visit www.nspcc.org.uk/santa oralternatively you can call 0845 839 9304 to place your order.
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self care...Within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, there are anumber of self care programmes available free of charge for people with long term conditions and their carers. Are you aware of what services are available to you?The Expert Patient Programme is a six week self management programme, delivered in thecommunity by trained volunteers. Over the six sessions patients with long term conditions learntechniques which they can use to help them cope with their condition. It is positive, friendlyand fun.Looking After Me is similar to the Expert Patient Programme but is adapted for carers. The
Trust work in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council in order to offer care for thelooked after person whilst the carer attends the course. Courses can be arranged in any area ofthe County depending on numbers of carers interested in attending.
Regaining Confidence After Stroke is a ten week programme for stroke survivors and theircarers. It encourages participants to set goals and builds confidence. This is delivered in thecommunity at local venues and consists of small groups of up to sixteen. Participants benefitfrom meeting weekly with other stroke survivors to share experiences and solutions.Health Peer Mentor Programme is a one to one service for people who are isolated and
unable to attend group sessions but would benefit from talking to someone who hasexperienced the same condition. The Health Peer Mentor visits the patient in their ownhome for one hour per week for six weeks and goals are agreed and worked through eachweek. The following conditions are supported: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, IrritableBowel Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Disease, Cancer ofthe lungs, Stroke, Epilepsy, Sacroiliac back pain, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Diabetesand Atrial Fibrillation.Dawn Anderson, Self Care Manager at Nottinghamshire Healthcare comments: “The self
management tools that we offer are patient centred and provide an ideal opportunity forpeople to meet others going through the same challenges. People who have attended courses have found them so valuable, and some have even
gone on to run their own courses. They are trained to national accredited standards and avaluable part of our workforce.”Interested?
Please contact Dawn Anderson on 01623 673302 or [email protected] Visit the website at www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
Geof Willer’s story - Back in ControlWhen I was diagnosed with my lung disease, it was like receiving a
death sentence and I ended up wanting to die to get it over with. I
was no longer in control of my life, I had to rely on others, i.e.
doctors, nurses and family members for the rest of my life…
”Wrong!”I was invited to join a self management program called the Expert
Patient Programme (EPP). I attended the first session reluctantly
and under pressure from a fellow friend and thought I wouldn’t be
attending after that first session because I couldn’t sit there
listening to others talk about their problems…”Wrong!”The program, which runs for six weeks became very enjoyable and
I know it may be difficult to believe, but even after my first day I
knew that my life was about to change. We were shown simple
exercises, some were physical but more importantly, we were
shown how to exercise our minds. No matter what our long term condition is, we all go through the
same symptom cycle where we suffer from fatigue, pain,
breathlessness and depression. The programme provides you with
ways of breaking this cycle. When you have a long term condition, all we need in our life is to
know how to self manage, i.e. think of something we are no longer
able to do, then change it for something we are able to do - it is
that simple. Attending the Expert Patient Programme has changed my life
completely, so much so it is difficult to put into words. At the end
of the program, I jumped at the invitation of being trained to
become a tutor. It would have been so easy to have gone home to
start the first day of the rest of my new life; however, because of
how I felt prior to attending the programme and the black hole I
was in, that alone made me want to go out and help prevent others
from being there.I developed three tools whilst on the Program: -• Being positive• Having the right attitude• Having a purpose in life, something to encourage meto get out of bed in a morning
I would not have missed this programme for anything (even a large
amount of money!), because I am now living a brilliant life. Why?
Because I am back in control of my own life.
Geof Willers
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breezegardeningReflections on what
December brings as thecold starts to bite: asmeteorologists keepwarning us of a hardwinter this year let’s be
on our guard and alsocontinue to enjoy our hobby
in the darkest days of the year.
It seems strangely contradictory but according to some experts therecord loss of Arctic sea ice this summer may mean a cold winter forthe UK. This region has been subjected to bad winters before aftersummers with very low sea ice, such as 2011 and 2007. Wild extremesthis winter seem to be a strong possibility if we base it on pastrecords.
Gardening always poses more challenges as a hobby in winter, notleast because it is simply harder to get things done on the whole:harder ground, adverse and therefore uncomfortable weather, lowlight levels.
It is not all doom and gloom though - after all it’s not as if weshouldn’t be used to it by now!
IndoorsWe have covered the use of artificial light before and it is a very
good way to ‘keep things going’ if you miss simply growingsomething - whether to eat or just display.
Obviously, we don’t want to use expensive electricity profligately sowe look at the light source first and for most hobbyists that meansplain ordinary fluorescent tube lights. These types of bulb are thecoolest burning and most energy efficient source. They also provideenough light to be a primary light source - literally replacing nearly allor entirely the natural daylight we get so plentifully during spring &summer. Grow indoor plants under these lights and you will seeresults providing you keep them undercover and reasonably warm -certainly not exposed to frost.
It’s possible to set up such lighting hung above the plants - aboutone foot away for a twenty five watt tube, slightly ore if higherwattage is used. Lightweight chains & hooks can be purchased frommost diy stores. Make sure you follow any safety advice in this regardand do consult an electrician on matters such as installation ofelectrical sockets if needed and the use of safety rcd/circuit breakers.
Time the artificial lights for twelve to sixteen hours per day and coincide the time the artificial light is on with the time of day theplant would get natural light. Most indoor plants also need ten totwelve hours of darkness each day as well to balance their daily cycle.
Do the usual tasks of watering, fertilising and repotting indoor
plants exactly as youwould if they weregrowing in natural light -which is the whole pointof it, keeping your hobbygoing in some form.
Once you have set up asmall growing frame (notunlike a cold frame withsides to keep everythingtogether and offer someshelter if in a coolerplace such as the garageor a potting shed) youcan have the lightsarranged on chains soyou adjust the height tothe growth of yourplants. A timer and someexperimentation willlead you to better resultseach crop (whichever plant type you decide on e.g Basil, or otherherbs). It really is about learning and having fun at the same time andneed not be on a large scale - just one tube is a good starting pointand you can grow from seed to add to the sense of accomplishment.Imagine - your own fresh Winter Basil or Chives!
HarvestIf you have already been busy planting some food crops in time for a
winter harvest then now is the time to reap what yo have sown!Usually December means hard frosts and it's time to get those
cabbages and cauliflowers out of the ground. Sticking with thebrassicas, the Brussels sprouts should be starting - you are allowed toeat them on other days as well as Christmas day!
Task list for DecemberAs things start to get a bit battered it’s well worth keeping a check onthe things that can really cause you problems:• Sheds: check damage to roofing• Fence posts: any starting to wobble and weaken in the winds?• Lawn: try not to walk on frosty lawns as it can damage the blades• Spray fruit trees: Once the leaves have totally fallen, spray with awinter tree wash, (vegetable oil based). This cleans the branches andkills fungal spores and over-wintering insects and their eggs.• Ponds: Stop feeding fish. Clean and service pond pumps.• Our feathered friends: Put out feeders for the birds, as well as freshwater. Put up a natural bird box - shelter in winter and a home to ayoung avian family in the spring!• Outside taps: watch for freezing and switch them off at the isolatorwhen not needed.
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• Watch out for frost: Keep an eye on plunging night temperatures and cover shrubs that arelikely to be damaged by frost with garden fleece or perhaps sacking.• Have a garden reshuffle: moving pots and planters closer to the house so you can enjoy thecolours and textures of the plants as you keep warm on the inside!.• Clean up ready for next year: once herbaceous perennials have finished flowering and dieback, remove and clean plant supports.
Back indoorsWith the nights now well and truly ‘drawn in’ houseplants require less feeding and watering.
Of course, as the temperature drops outside on goes the central heating and the temperaturein the house gets nice and toasty for you but a little too stuffy for your plants so make surethey don't dry out.Try to create an indoor garden - situate a moderate sized lined basket near a patio window
and get something growing in there. A good example are tomatoes, choose the‘indeterminate’ varieties which continue growing and producing indefinitely. Cherry andplum types work better than large slicing types. Limit the number of plants - it is atemptation, especially if you are growing plants from seed, and you get a lot of high qualityseedlings, to make your ‘mini garden’ overcrowded. Keep enough space, with good lightingfor every plant. Get rid of the weakest ones and trim the excessive growth when needed.
Why not try your hand at growing your own Avocado plant? If you save the pit from a veryripe avocado, wash it well of any traces of fruit and then dry it off for a few days.
After drying, the pit can be suspended in a glass of water and you should see root growthof about two inches. This can now be planted in a pot of soil and tended to as a houseplant.
It all adds a little spice to your hobby! So come on let’s try these simple indoor tips and see ifwe can’t beat the winter blues with our hobby!A Merry Christmas to all you learning gardeners out there - Enjoy!
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Welcome to Trowell Park Flooring Carpets &Vinyls.
A family run business with over thirty years experience insupplying and fitting different types of flooring within theNottinghamshire area, the company prides itself on service.
Locally based, they specialise in fitting a wide range of carpets,vinyls and underlays with an extensive range available to choosefrom in the comfort of your own home.
Using large samples for convenience, Melvyn of Trowell ParkCarpets can bring the textures and colours to your home to directlycompare and match to your existing decor.They have floorcovering products to suit any price range.
Screeding and hardboarding are available to ensure a perfect base.They can also fit or re-fit your own carpets - no job is too small.Trowell Park Carpets can also clean your existing carpets. Give them a call to get your next fitting or cleaning quote.
at a glance
KNOW YOUR PET FACTS? TRY THE CHURCHCROFT QUIZ AND WIN PREZZIES!
Churchcroft Vets are holding a fun,animal based quiz to see who is thecleverest of clever clogs. To help massage those brain cells
into action there will be mince piesand mulled wine served. There arepet themed prizes for the highestscores. All funds raised will be usedfor caring for injured, stray pets. Thetiming may be particularly aptsince, unfortunately, there is alwaysa rise in these cases just afterChristmas as puppies and kittensgiven as inappropriate gifts areabandoned.
All the staff will be providing homemade mince pies so you canjudge their in-house bake off at the same time.
Mulled wine, mince pies, a Pet Quiz with prizes and all to raisemoney for a good cause. What could be better?
Sample quiz question:Q. Which breed of dog has webbed feet, has historically been used tohelp tow fishing nets to shore and can be 75kg without beingoverweight?
Head down to Churchcroft Vets after work (7pm-8.30pm) on Thursday Dec 20th and join the fun.
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horoscopesYOUR MONTH AHEAD
ARIES [March 21st-April 20th]Turning your life around to suit youruffles a few feathers, not for longyou soon get things back on track.Misunderstandings take place withthose you love but when the truthemerges all is well. Gettingimportant paperwork out takesvaluable time but saves a lot ofhassle and money. You give certaindays for family and close friends.
TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th]Expectations run high whendemands are made unexpectedly.You tolerate no nonsense puttingthe ball in their court. Curiosity getsthe better of you when overhearingsome gossip, bringing a smile toyour face. Finances get a boostwhen least expected helping out atthe right time. A change indirection likely end of month.
GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st]With plenty of energy and newideas you get cracking makingplans for future events with thoseyou love. Ideas for the home mayhave to be put on hold until a moresuitable date. With time and effortachievements are made outside thehome to your satisfaction. Buildingbridges takes time but well worththe effort on both sides.
CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd]Mixed emotions early in the monthgive you plenty to think about. Notfor long as your soon back on formspreading your charismatic energyaround. With genuine friends notfar away social events take a turnfor the better. Organisation fromothers meets with your approvalhastening communication andtying matters up quickly.
LEO [July 24th-August 23rd]Quick thinking not only saves theday but you come up with new andbright ideas regarding futureprospects. One solution gets thego ahead putting closure to anunresolved problem. Careful not tooverspend you keep an eye onfinances, proving worthwhile. Yourdiplomatic skills become handywhen others fail to see sense.
VIRGO [August 24th-Sept23rd]Decisions made by you recentlywere made with long term in mind.Dealing with matters of the hearthas its rewards. Completed jobsaround the home bring a smile toyour face. Working life takes a newdirection with travelling in mind.Younger members of the family arefull of surprises. Time out youplease someone close.
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By ANNE HARBOUR Registered Hypnotherapist. HPD.MNSHP. Member of The National Society of Hypnosisand Psychotherapy.Telephone: 07845 405835
LIBRA [Sept 24th-Oct 22nd]Keeping life on an even keel mayprove difficult until all areas havebeen dealt with suitably. Taking nononsense you find the balanceneeded to function with a clearmind. Mid month you fire on allfour cylinders with experiencingsome success as well as achievinglong awaited goals. Rewards comein sooner rather than later.
SCORPIO [Oct 23rd-Nov 22nd]December may be challenging butcertainly not boring. Travellingmore than you wish may be haltedso that feet up as well as a good oldknees up likely during thefestivities. Rekindling oldfriendships brings plenty oflaughter. Days out with those youlove are full of surprises. Givingadvice as well as spare time is muchappreciated.
SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd]Busy as ever and kept on your toes ishow the month begins. Any sparetime you think you may have istaken on helping others. Discussionswith loved ones regarding taking onnew projects for the coming year,ends on a positive note. Realisingyour true potential comes whenmeeting up with old friends orcolleagues from afar.
CAPRICORN [Dec 23rd-Jan 20th]With your new found confidenceyou cant go wrong when it comesto winning people over to your wayof thinking. Taking control overthose who dither makes decisionseasier to make bringing an end tosome uncertainty. News from afarbrings an air of anticipation. Withplenty of social invitations comingyour way life becomes hectic.
AQUARIUS [Jan 21st-Feb 19th]Confidant and full of enthusiasmfor the future you get thingsmoving in the right direction. Anyinsecurities fade when takingcontrol of your life and seeing howpositive results can work. Learningnew skills highlighted for the nextyear with a view of makingnecessary changes. You keep aneye on those you don’t trust.
PISCES [Feb 20th-March 20th]Challenges are met head onmaking you stronger and wiser. Notwasting time you make plans forearly in the New Year. Checkingand signing of papers likely beforeend of month. Difference ofopinions is left to lie until a moresuitable time for discussionsbetween family and friends.Changing items in the home bringspleasure.
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The Nottingham Centre (National Trust) WinterUpdate 2012 The Nottingham Centre’s winter meetings have got off toa good start. Topics so far have included a talk by PamLittlewood, a local author, about the inspiration for herwork: National Trust Gardens: and Stories of theWorkhouse, by the Southwell Storytellers.
The last meeting for 2012, on December 13th at theMechanics, 7.30pm, will offer an insight into the activitiesof the various sub-groups throughout the year (GardenGroup, Walking Group, Local History Group), followed bya Dramatic Entertainment entitled, ‘The ChristmasExcursion,’ which will be presented by members of thecommittee. Don’t miss it!
The New Year opens on January 10th, 2013, with a talkby Kevin Topham – The Secret of Sherwood Forest. Thisintriguing talk will reveal the history of Dukes Wood atEakring, and Winston Churchill’s instruction to drill andproduce crude oil. (Mechanics, 2.15pm.)
On Wednesday, 24th January, at 7.30pm, MarionWallwork (Nottingham Centre Chairman) will give a talkentitled ‘From Waddesden to Workhouse’ about NationalTrust and non- National Properties that fall betweenthese two extremes.
14th February, at 2.15pm Colin Hobday will talk aboutNorth Yorkshire – a look at the moors, minsters, andcoastline of this fascinating region.
28th February, at 7.30pm – Dr. DonaldHawthorne will talk about ‘Antiques ofTomorrow,’ a look at the design andmanufacturing processes of jewellery etc.that will provide collectable items in thefuture.
All meetings take place at The Mechanics, North Sherwood Street,Nottingham. Admission: £2.00members, £3.00 visitors. For information about joining theNottingham Centre (which is affiliatedto National Trust), contact Mrs.Heather Brooks, 0115 943 6272.email:[email protected]
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It’s Decembeard! During December how about you Sport a Beard and join the Beardys
raising money to beat bowel cancer together. “We’re calling on everyoneto take part by getting sponsored to grow your own beard or make or fakea beard during the month of Decembeard.
As a Beardy you will be helping to raise awareness of bowel cancer whichclaims a life every half an hour and is the UK's second biggest cancer killer.By sporting a beard you will be helping to support the work of BeatingBowel Cancer and get the message out that if diagnosed early, more than90% of bowel cancer cases can be treated successfully.
Last year, our Beardys raised a staggering £20,000 for Beating BowelCancer and this year we're being even more ambitious. Will you support usagain by getting involved and helping us double our target to £40,000?Why not recruit a beard buddy? Get your friends involved and start therace for a prickly face! Or simply have a ‘Sport a Beard’ day at work/schoolwhere everybody makes or fakes a beard”?
To find out more details of how to get involved and to download yourown ‘Fake Beard’ go to www.beatingbowelcancer.org.decembeard
‘Cancer Journey’ support group meetsat the Village Hotel, Chilwell at 7pm onthe first Monday in the month (unlessbank holidays)
Further information - Trish 0115 946 8902 Just come along!
The Grand Central Chorus Are Toronto bound.The Chorus have nowhad the official invite torepresent the BritishBarbershop Associationin the InternationalCompetition in Torontonext July, increasing theflurry of activity in tryingto organise moneyraising events. Watchthis space!
Sponsorship is beingsought. The Chorus are successful, perform publicly on a regular basis, often for charitableorganisations and will be appearing in Canada in the above International competition. Any organisation interested in supporting this registered Charity please contact Nelson on07967091202 or Mitch on 07866519837 or e-mail as above.Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening at 7.15pm in Harrington School, Derby Road,Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. You are welcome to visit whether you are a prospective singer,agent, audience, sponsor or just looking for free entertainment.See the website www.grandcentralchorus.com for further information.
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Maggie’s First Birthday Brings in100 people!Last month, Maggie’s inNottingham celebrated their firstyear open! It took nearly four years to fundraise to get the moneyto build the centre, and now it has been open for a full year. “So how did we celebrate? We had lots going on in the centre
with taster classes of some of the sessions we hold throughout theweek. Lots of people dropped in for the Creative Writing, Tai Chi,Yoga and Relaxation classes. Over 100 people came to the centrein total for the birthday celebration and it was great to see thecentre so busy and everyone so happy. With mushy peas and mintsauce available it was a true Nottingham party!With bunting out, people were writing lovely birthday messagesto Maggie’s
Amongst the guests were Sophie Doughty, the ten year old girlwho organised the children’s sponsored bike ride. She enjoyed acup of mushy peas and cake. The Saturday after Maggie’s birthdaySophie, and lots of other children rode on their bikes, scooters andin pushchairs 3 miles round Calverton Village to raise money forour birthday. To date the money is still coming in and beingcounted, and currently stands at just over £3000!Elsewhere on our birthday was another party for us, at JennyDavidson’s house. She hosted a coffee morning with her friends,with 30 people showing up and raised over £260 for Maggie’s!
At the end of the day, Kate, the Centre Head cut the Maggie’sbirthday cake as we sung happy birthday! Maggie’s wants to saythank you to everyone that came to our birthday party and for allthe people who fundraised for us”.
If you would like to know more about Maggie’s, go to one oftheir Maggie’s Welcome Experiences, every Wednesday at4.00pm for one hour to find out more about what they do. Goalong, have a cup of tea and experience your Maggie’s Centre.“See for yourself how we can make a difference for peoplewith cancer in Nottingham”.
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TAKE ACTION NOWAND TAKE CONTROLIN 2013!Leading local Psychotherapist, MartinSmith PhD runs a well establishedprivate practice in the Long Eaton areawhich specialises in helping peopleovercome issues around stress,depression, anxiety and a variety ofother conditions and issues which canso often blight people’s lives.
Martin firmly believes that suchconditions do not have to rule and ruinlives; with effective therapy, individualscan take back control of their lives andmove on. New Year is often an ideal timeto take action, the problem is that many people take action alone and tryto solve their problems without vital support.With the right support, individual efforts, which are so often well
meaning can be greatly enhanced to the point where life changes can bemade, and the blight of anxiety, stress, depression and other relatedissues can be lifted.Trying to deal with issues like, anxiety, stress, depression and phobias on
your own is difficult and when things do not work the issue just getsworse for the person. Martin comments “People have often commentedthat coming to see me has made tackling issues so much easier and theystate it has been worth seeking outside professional help”If you feel ready to take action now and take control call Martin on07 973 410 010 or email: [email protected] to arrange anappointment, he is available for appointments at times to suit,including weekends and evenings.
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Funeral Service choosesChildren's Air Ambulance for annual appeal...
The Eastwood Funeral Partnership have chosen theChildren's Air Ambulance as the nominated charityfor their Christmas Remembrance Trees appeal. Theappeal by the independent family partnership,which comprises four Funeral Homes in Stapleford,Eastwood, Heanor and Kimberley, is in its 6th year.
"The appeal is always well received by clients andmembers of the public alike" explained partnerJoanne Hutsby. "Christmas is a difficult time forthose who have lost a loved one, and writing theirtribute, and knowing that it will be on our treesthroughout December can bring great comfort topeople."
"It is also a good opportunity for us to help thosewho help others - the Children's Air Ambulance,which is based here in the Midlands to provide anationwide transfer service for seriously ill childrenneeds our support to continue saving lives, and weare delighted to be able to help."
For more information please visitwww.eastwoodfuneralservice.co.uk and followthe remembrance tree link.
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