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With the Queen’s Card, a basket offlowers from Broxtowe BoroughCouncil - presented by the Mayor, Cllr.Jacky Williams and a special BirthdayCake, Fred Riley was reduced totears as he thanked everybody in apacked Village Hall at Attenborough.

Fred, born in Styring Street, Beeston,has lived in Attenborough since 1969and is a very well known character inthe village where he still lives on hisown, looked after on a regular basis byhis 73-year-old eldest daughter Pat,who pops over from Long Eatonseveral times a week.

Fred, a widower, also has another daughter, Barbara who livesin South Wales. He has three grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

Fred well remembers his childhood and his schools, MeadowLane and Nether Street. He also recalls his motor cycling dayswhen he competed in motocross and grass track events.

A joiner all his working life - and he worked until he was 83 ! -he remembers with pride that he was with Hoftons for thirtyyears.  He suffered a severe injury to his left hand when he was19 which denied him from entering the war - but keen to dohis bit he joined the Auxillary Fire Service part-time.

On such a wonderful occasion as his 100th Birthday Party, thelast words certainly belong to Fred Riley. “I like a shot of whisky and the occasional cigar. A small one

mind you -and, oh, by the way, I don’t know why everybodyhas always called me Fred. My names John.”  Good old Fred!

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breeze100 not out!‘Old Fred’, as he is affectionately known, was speechless for once in his life when theAttenborough Friendship Group held a surprise party to celebrate his 100th Birthday.

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breezecome dine with usVivo of Stapleford is a true taste of Italy with a friendly, contemporary feel, which gives the restaurant an individuality that must be experiencedto be believed. The authentic flavours of the exquisitely prepared food combined with the banter and laughter of friendly chefs in the open kitchen, instantly

transports you to one of those warm friendly towns on the Amalfi coast. This family run business was opened in December 2007 and has carved for itself 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 into your lives!With friendly, attentive staff your every need is catered for with a full on Italian smile! So a perfect place for your Valentines or Mother’s Day 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 canhave two courses for £7.95

So whether you’re looking for somewhere friendly topop in and eat alone, an extended family get together,or a great venue for a night out with the girls, Vivo canmeet your needs.

164 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham. NG9 7AYTel: 0115 949 1000info@vivorestaurant.co.ukwww.vivorestaurant.co.uk

Whether you're looking for a convenient,friendly restaurant for a delicious dinner,a takeaway to enjoy at home with friends,or a spacious bar for an evening drink, oursuggestions this month, could be just whatyou're looking for....

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Want to have ascrumptiouscurry? Want todine in acontemporaryrestaurant andbar? ThenNimboo is theplace for you.

Join them foreither a quickbite during lunch time or a sit down meal and they are confidentthey can satisfy your taste buds.

All of the ingredients used are fresh and their menu has recentlybeen updated to offer something new and something favourite.

Why don’t you have a cocktail or a few beers and order some oftheir finger licking bar snacks? Dine in Nimboos Restaurant and fillone of their come dine with me cards and be in with a chance towin a meal for two.

Nimboo is conveniently located next to Sainsbury’s and areopen from 11.30am until late, 6 days a week.

Call 01159 228685 or visit www.thenimboo.co.uk forexclusive offers.During February buyone main course andget the second halfprice.

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Enjoy a delicious takeawayat ‘Spices’ in Beestonsituated next to BroadgatePark.

“Our aim is to bring thedelicious taste of locallysupplied food and given itthat home cooked result.”

We pride ourselves on themouthwatering food thatwe provide and are lookingto offer meal deals.

We use only the finestquality ingredients to createthe very best in Indiancuisine for you”.

Spices takeaway not onlyoffer delicious curries theyhave kids meals, burgers,wraps, Peri Peri chicken anddelicious desserts includingBen & Jerry’s and a choicefrom The Cheesecake Shop- All delivered direct to yourdoor! What more could acurry lover want!

Delivery is free for orders over £6. Call today on 0115 922 2000142 High Road Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LN

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To the best cook in the world!Happy Birthday Nid from your friends xx

Happy first BirthdayPippa,

Love, Mummy, Daddy & Phoebe

Mike I love you with all my heart, I will be beside you all theway and keep loving you more and more each day. Happy 10th Anniversary xx 

Picture courtesy of Annie Luburn Photography

Happy 7th Birthday Jake, Love Mum,Dad, Tom, Lily, Benji, Barkley the catand all the chickens xxxxxxxxx

Happy 2nd Birthday Lucas lots oflove Mummy, Daddy, Nanny &

Grandad xxx the kisses are 4 u lol

Wishing you a wonderful Birthday Olivia,Love Mum & Nan 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: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk

DEADLINE FOR MAR 12 ISSUE: 22nd Feb 2012Please supply a SAE for any photographs to be returned with around 15-20words. The editor reserves the right to shorten or modify any materialsubmitted. Whilst every effort will be made to agree with copyright laws onthe images provided it is the senders full responsibility to obtain permissionson such copyright images before supplying to Breeze Magazine. Any requests for insertions of a child must be accompanied with a sign letterof agreement from the Parent or Guardian of that child.

Happy 21st Birthday Shaun,have a good one. With all our love,

Mum, Craig & all the family xxxx

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ELIZABETH'S STORY:

“I stayed because I believed him andthought no-one could help”.

I'm fat, ugly, lazy and a bad mother. No-one else will want me.I can't cook, I have no money, I can't take the kids away from their family,friends and all they know, where would I go?, I'm mad, no-one will believe me, I could not cope on my own.I have no friends, my family have disowned me, he and the kids are all I'veleft. He says he'll kill me.

I heard it so often during our six year relationship, I believed it.I left him once before but he found me like he said he would. ‘He taught

me lesson’. On this occasion he had hurt me quite badly. I had to go to the hospital. He refused to leave me alone but a nurseinsisted he left. She asked me how I hadsustained my injuries. I told her I had ‘fallendownstairs’.

She did not believe me and insisted I contacted Midlands Women's Aid. She saidthey could help.

I wish I'd listened to her then but it took afurther assault by him to make me contactthem. It was the best decision I ever made.

I went with my children to a Refuge. I was scared and upset.

I was surprised how comfortable and cleanthe accommodation was. My children settledin quite quickly. The staff were very supportive. They

listened, believed me and gave me thestrength to survive. They encouraged meback into education. They made me realizethat it was not my fault. I got back in touch with my family who had onlystayed away because of him. I made many good friends in Refuge andthey and the staff showed me I was not alone.

Life in Refuge wasn't all easy but it was much easier than what I had putup with living in an abusive relationship.

It's now five years since I left my old life behind. I have a good job, mychildren are happy and doing well at school and I have got my old self back. I still keep in touch with MidlandsWomen's Aid and support their work where I can.

"I'm not fat or lazy, I'm a goodmother, I can cook, I'm sane, I havemy own income, a healthyrelationship with a new partner andmost importantly I'm free, safe andalive"

IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT !

YOU DON'T HAVE TO PUT UP WITH IT!

Contact Midlands Women’s Aid.112, Derby Road, Stapleford,Nottingham, NG9 7AU or visit thedrop-in every Wednesdaybetween10.30am - 1pm, wherewomen and children can accessadvice.

MidlandsWomen's AidCharity is aspecialistDomestic Abuseservice provider.We wereestablished inFebruary 1974 tosupport womenand childrenexperiencingDomestic Abuse. We provideRefuge for

women andchildren admitting clients from all parts of theCountry. Our Outreach and Children's Service aredelivered in the South of the Borough of Broxtoweproviding support to women and children who forwhat ever reason cannot access Refuge. We deliverDomestic Abuse awareness training clients andagencies. Also, we provide courses on confidencebuilding, healthy relationship, early interventionand prevention to name but a few.

We have an advice and information centre at112, Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7AU and run a drop-in every Wednesdaybetween10.30am - 1pm, where women andchildren can access advice.

We are often asked "Why do women stay"It is because there are many barriers which preventwomen leaving. Elizabeth is an ex client and tellsher story.

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breeze appealDomestic Abuse affects 1 in 4 women at some point intheir lives. The abuse can be towards a woman, man orchild. It takes many forms, emotional, sexual, physical,financial or verbal. Domestic Abuse does not discriminateagainst age, sex, race, colour, religion, culture orbackground. Breeze meets an organisation that can help...

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Having beenestablished in 1992 byHeather DickensonHomecraft has built awealth of experiencedealing with made tomeasure curtains, blindsand upholstery.

Having grown fromstrength to strengthHomecraft supplies boththe commercial anddomestic markets withbeautiful soft furnishings,offering a free measuringservice and in storeconsultations to help create the look you’re after.

In 2006 Homecraft expanded the business to incorporate beautifulcomplimentary ranges of homeware, lighting, mirrors, gifts andwedding decorations and stationary.

As the wedding season is quickly approaching, Homecraft havebeen expanding their collections with brands such as the TalkingTables Collection (pictured above), their butterfly laser cut stationaryincluding place cards, table numbers and party signs have reallycaught the eye of Homecrafts customers.

To celebrate Homecraft’s birthday and twenty years in business,they will be launching a brand new online shop at www.homecraft-interiors.com where customers can browsethrough their full collections in the comfort of their own home. The website is expected to launch in March and there will be

plenty of exclusive discounts and special offers so please watchthis space for more details.Homecraft Interiors, 205 Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, NottinghamTel: 0115 974 4555 www.homecraft-interiors.com

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breezeappealRare Disease Day began in 2007 as an initiative of a few European countries to raise awareness ofrare diseases. Now, five years later, Rare DiseaseDay is marked by patients, families and those with an interest in rare diseases across the world.2012 is an especially significant year in the RareDisease Day movement as it represents a return to the official date – the 29th February (a rare day that occurs only every four years).

The theme for Rare Disease Day 2012 is ‘solidarity’. This reflects the importanceof collaboration among all those who are affected by rare diseases and thosewho deliver vital care and support to patients. Numerous groups have a role toplay including patients, carers, charities, researchers, clinicians, healthprofessionals, industry and policy makers. The theme of Solidarity also reflectsthe need for patients affected by rare diseases to unite behind one commonvoice to ensure that their views are heard and their needs are responded to.

There are over 6,000 known rare diseases and despite the vast range ofconditions, each with different symptoms and outcomes patients affected byrare diseases generally face common problems in accessing the services andsupport they need. These problems can include:long delays in getting a correct diagnosis; misdiagnosis and often multiplemisdiagnoses – frequently doctors think a patient has an unusual presentationof a common condition;lack of information to patients and professionals about the disease; lack ofscientific knowledge of the disease – often there will be little understandingabout how a disease affects the body, or what the outcome for the patient willbe; no appropriate treatment for the condition – there are no effective treatmentsfor most rare diseases and very few can be cured; significant social consequences; lack of appropriate quality healthcare;difficulties in access to treatment and care and there are often “postcode lotteries”in access.Rare Disease UK (RDUK), the national alliance for people with rare diseases and

all who support them, are active in highlighting these issues and in campaigningfor policy to be made to improve services for patients. Soon the Governmentwill be unveiling proposals for a UK rare disease plan, which RDUK hopes willaddress the problems outlined above which will lead to better outcomes forpatients and their families.

The message of Rare Disease Day is that by coming together to raiseawareness of these problems and the possible solutions, the rare diseasecommunity is stronger. Although each disease may be rare when viewed inisolation, collectively, rare diseases are not rare and together a difference canbe made!Courtesy of Stephen Nutt – Executive Officer, Rare Disease UKFor more information please see:Rare Disease Day website – www.rarediseaseday.orgRare Disease UK website – www.raredisease.org.uk

Rare disease day is an internationally recognised day thatcelebrates and raises awareness of all rare diseasesincluding Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)

“As supporters of rare disease ‘Pseudomyxoma Survivor’we would encourage you to hold fundraising events onthis date to raise awareness of this one in a million canceror indeed use the day to recognise any other rare diseasesthat you support”.The resounding message for this years rare disease day is

“Rare but strong together”To show your support for our featured charity please

text RARE01 £5 to 70070 or visitwww.pseudomyxomasurvivor.co.uk The website offers more information about this poorly

recognised rare cancer. There is also information on howyou can get involved including ways in which you can

help with fundraising events - “help us to savemore lives”.

You take life for granted until one day you get the news noone wants to hear.. its Cancer ‘Rare’ Cancer called‘Osteosarcoma’.. “On 22nd December Mike got told this news our heartswere ripped out our life will now be in limbo. After CT scans, MRI scans, bone scans, blood tests and

endless tears, the oncologists came up with a plan ofaction. Mike will have ten weeks Chemo, a break then hisoperation then rest and then a further ten week cycle ofChemo so in total we are looking at 9-12 months of pain,heartache, strength, love, courage, break downs, and allthe above side effects. There is a special facility where we can all go to getadditional support and chill out, its called MAGGIE’S, wevisited Maggie’s on Friday and felt so safe andcomfortable. This rare form of Cancer was a routine checkup at thedentist for an abscess that now would mean he loses halfhis top jaw and possibly his left eye. We are hoping that we can do something positive to helpfundraisng efforts to to raise money Maggie’s. Thi smaycome in the form of holding cake stalls, tombola’s, fetes,and sponsored sports, whahtever we do - please keep alook out for any fundraising events so you can help otherslike us”.

A COUPLE OF READERS EXPLAIN WHAT RARE DISEASE DAY MEANS TO THEM....

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Rainbows Hospice forChildren and Young Peoplecelebrates the Year of theDragon with the launch of the fourth NottinghamRiverside Festival DragonBoat Challenge!

The 2012 Challenge takes place on Sunday5th August as part of the annual RiversideFestival and is one of the largest and mosteagerly anticipated team events in the region.Up to fifty crews representing companies,organisations, clubs and groups of friendsfrom all over the East Midlands are expectedto battle it out over the 200m race course onthe River Trent at Victoria Embankment. Theywill all be seeking to knock Ilkeston Gym fromIlkeston, Derbyshire off their pedestal as

reigning champions whilst raisingmuch-needed funds for the Hospice. According to the Chinese calendar,

2012 is the Year of the Dragon whichmay result in some interesting racesas the dragon is said to be allpowerful but completelyunpredictable! It also symbolisesgreat success and happiness, so thewinning teams should be even moreexcited than usual in their victories!No previous experience is required to takepart in the dragon boat racing, just plenty ofteam spirit so why not take up the challenge?Thankfully, you don’t need the physicalstrength of a Steve Redgrave or theathleticism of a Jessica Ennis to be successfulas teamwork and timing win the day. The dragon boats, qualified helms and all

racing equipment are provided and eachcrew is guaranteed a minimum of three races.Teams and spectators also benefit from beingpart of one of the region’s largest family

festivals with a bustling fair and vibrant mixof music, dance, crafts and food from aroundthe world, staged by Nottingham CityCouncil.

For further information and an entry formplease visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/cambridgeor call Gable Events on 01780 470 718.To find out more about the services ofRainbows Hospice for Children and YoungPeople call 01509 638000 or visitwww.rainbows.co.uk

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WIN TICKETS TO THE NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW

This spring sees the return of The National Wedding Show to Birmingham’s NEC fromMarch 16th -18th, bigger and better than everand with a gorgeous new look! Planning the perfect wedding has never been easier – withover 250 of the UK’s finest wedding experts at hand, from dresses and cakes to venues and favours, The National Wedding Show is theonly destination for engaged couples.

Whether the style is fairytale fantasy, contemporary chi c or vintagedelight, the show is sure to hold a wealth of inspiration for anyoneseeking advice or inspiration for their big day. Plus, with the UK’slargest collection of wedding gowns under one roof at the Boutiquearea, as well as the stunning Catwalk Fashion Show, brides-to-be willbe able to see some of the biggest names in bridal design. From highstreet styles to one-off couture, designers will include Suzanne Neville,Stephanie Allin, Jenny Packham, Kate Sherford, Amanda Wakeley, IanStuart, Sassi Holford, Rosa Clara, and Maggie Sottero, to name but afew. This year a new vintage area is to be launched within the show, featur-ing a collection of authentic vintage and vintage inspired supplierscovering every aspect of weddings from fashion and accessories tostationery and venue styling. This will culminate in a central vintagecafé area where visitors can relax with a quintessentially British cup oftea and a delicious array of cakes.The live features at the show are not to be missed. For beauty and

fashion guidance make time to watch the ‘How to Look Good Show’hosted by TV style gurus Caryn Franklin and Jane Galpin and theirteam of award winning stylists where they hand-pick visitors from theaudience for a live bridal make-over on stage! Take your seat at the

popular ‘Bridal Coaching’, hosted by former model turned life coachMichele Paradise. Focusing on both the ‘inside and out’ helping withall the ‘wedding’ emotions that go on when planning your big day andalso offering practical advice for issues like how to walk in your fabu-lous shoes, working on posture and posing for photographs – so youwill look and feel fabulous on your big day. Plus the team behind cultbridal blog Rock My Wedding will be presenting live seminarsthroughout the weekend, full of expert advice on perfecting yourwedding décor and getting the most out of your big day!Where better to round off an exciting day than in the stylish

Chambord and Champagne Bar? Glass of bubbly in hand, you can kickback, relax and toast to future happiness.

Breeze has teamed up with The National Wedding Show to offer 10 lucky readers

the chance to plan their big day in style by winning a pair of tickets to the show.

For a chance to win … Answer this simple question and send your answers on a postcard:

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Send your answers on a postcard with your name, address and a daytime tel number to:Breeze Magazine / Wedding Competition 156 High Road Beeston Nottingham NG92LN

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:1. Standard tickets valid Friday 16thor Sunday 18th March only. 2. No cash alternative will be offered.For more information visit the National Wedding Show website www.nationalweddingshow.co.ukSPECIAL OFFER:If you aren’t one of the lucky winners, fear not – you can still takeadvantage of the National Wedding Show’s great advanced booking offer, saving you money* against buying on the door. For more information visit www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0844 581 1404. *save £3 on standard tickets and £5 on VIP tickets when booking in advance

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Dream Wedding Dress is a beautifulwedding boutique selling designerwedding gowns for the discerningbride.

They are the exclusive Nottinghamstockists of gowns by Sophia Tolli ,Blue by Enzoani, Stephanie Allin,Opulence by Natalie M, Opulence Couture and Dessy Bridal.

They are also stockists of the internationally renowned Dessy AfterSix, Alfred Sung, Dessy Collection, Social Bridesmaids and Lela Roseranges.

With over one hundred sampleDessy dresses in the shop, DreamWedding Dress enable you and yourbridesmaids to view a wide range ofcolours and styles.

In addition there is a comprehensiverange of accessories to perfectlycomplement your wedding gownalong with a wide selection ofshoes by Rainbow.

Stockists of beautiful veils by JoyceJackson and Richard Designs,their range of tiaras, bespoke vintagestyle headdresses and elegant jewellery will ensure that you achieveyour dream wedding look.

Why not contact Dream Wedding Dress to make an appointmentto view what they have to offer.

The dedicated staff pride themselves on a personal, friendly service.Telephone 0115 9780113email: info@dreamweddingdress.co.ukweb: www.dreamweddingdress.co.ukDream Wedding Dress142 Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 1LR

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Did you start off the year with good intentions of losing weight, and nowyou’ve come to a standstill? Then why not try I-Lipo from Chromogenexthe revolutionary new system for fat reduction and body shapingtreatments.The next generation of inch loss I-Lipo uses a low level of visible red laser

light to stimulate the body’s natural processes that empty the stored fatcontents inside fat cells. The contents are then transported via thelymphatic system and metabolised into energy during daily exercise. Thismetabolism of the contents permanently removes them from the bodyleaving smaller fat cells and subsequently inch loss.

Treatment is quick and uncomplicated and can be completed in justthirty minutes. Ideal for a lunch time visit!

Being non-invasive, painless and quick, I-Lipo offers the perfect solutionto those looking for quick but safe results on targeted areas.

Bodyworks also provide a very wide range of beauty treatments includ-ing specialist waxing - brazilian or hollywood and vajazzle, perfect forValentines. See Bodyworks website for their full range of treatments.

Experienced self employed nail technician/beauty therapist required inthe near future. Please call Jodie for more details on 07870 473023.For more information or to book an appointment callBodyworks on 0115 917 8887 or visit Bodyworks, 33a Humber Road, Beestonwww.bodyworksbeauty.co.uk

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How do you fancy travelling in style on for your special occasion?Available for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, proms or any otherspecial occasion, make your journey memorable in this classic Rolls-Royce.The car is a beautiful metallic blue with a white roof.

The interior is sumptuous magnolia hide with polished walnut fittingsand dark blue Wilton carpets and rugs. The car can be decorated withyour colour choice of ribbons, bows and silk flowers. Included in ourwedding package, the bride and groom can enjoy a complimentaryglass of champagne as they travel to their reception.Chris and Lyn are based in Nuthall, close to J26 M1 and alsooffer a wedding cake service. If you would like a quotationor would like to view the car prior to making your decision,please telephone Chris or Lyn on 01159 757433 to arrangea convenient time. Bookings are now being taken for 2012.

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Darran Carpenter, the co-founder of CaptivationPhotography has always had apassion for photography andcapturing those special candidmoments.Along with his wife and

business partner Rachel heruns the photography businesswhich has a contemporaryapproach to image creation. “I consider myself to be areportage style photographer”explains Darran, who takesgreat pride in producing work which is to his highest standard each andevery time.

They both believe that a wedding day is the most important day of yourlife and your wedding photographs are the perfect way to record the day.

Once your dress has been boxed away, the flowers have faded and thecake has been cut and eaten, all that remains are your recollections of theday and your wedding day photographs to ensure that your memoriesnever fade.

Their mission is to deliver a quality photographic service that is fun,friendly and personal to each client. Darran and Rachel aim to shoot thephotos that provide a lasting memory of the whole day.

Captivation Photography is a reliable, flexible family run business that isapproaching its first year “And wow what a year!” adds Rachel as shereflects on how they are growing their work each month, adding to theirstunning portfolio of work - a selection of which is available to view onlineat their website.

They are available to cover engagement shoots, weddings and civilpartnerships at locations across the East Midlands.So, if you have a special occasion coming up and you would like to

discuss what they can offer you, then call Captivation Photographyon 0115 9468282 or 07910 311935 or email:captivationphotos@btinternet.comFor a selection of their work visit: www.captivationphotography.co.uk

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ARE YOU FED UP WITH THE CONTINUAL CYCLE OF YO-YO DIETING?

You lose lots of weight only toput it back on again?I’ll let you into a little secret...

If you continue to do the samething over and over again, you’llget the same results over and over again!

Why not make 2012 the yearyou break this cycle and do something different?

Many people have done just thisby using the Hypno-Band systemwith weight-loss specialist Julietta Marquez.This system is completely different from other weight loss courses

because there’s no dieting and no calorie counting. Instead Juliettahelps you to find the reasons why you’re overeating and works withyou on a one-to-one basis to completely change your relationship tofood and your body.

Getting back in control of your eating habits, combined with having a virtual gastric band fitted means that losing weight is easy and permanent.

“I am now losing 3 – 4 lbs. a week with the Hypno-Band”

“I now choose smaller, healthier options but don’t feel I am on a diet”

These are just some of the comments made by people who havealready completed the Hypno-Band system with Julietta – to readmore visit www.hypnobandnottingham.com

You deserve to be happy, healthy and fit, and you can be…

Call Julietta now for a free initial consultation and find out if Hypno-Band is for you –0115 972 1424

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In the 1970s, Liz Luddy firstdiscovered a Dress Agency inNewark, loved the idea ofselling nearly-new clothesand accessories at genuinelyaffordable prices and wantedto develop the idea intoa stylish, guilt-free andthoroughly enjoyable fashionshopping experience.

Coming from a design background Liz and her husband Tom wereable to create Renaissance’s impressive interior with its warm andwelcoming atmosphere where very carefully selected fashions andaccessories are presented using colour coordination and extensivedisplays.

Mindful that customers often experience difficulty in finding whatthey want in fashion agencies, there are separate areas for women’sfashion, men’s fashion and younger fashion, within which are sectionsfor designer labels, occasion wear, ‘extra fashion’ and even maternitywear. Items selected by Liz are displayed in the Shop for eight weeks and, if

not sold, are returned to their owner which means, of course, that stockis changing on a daily basis - something rarely, if ever, found on thehigh street!

With the onset of the recession, every season is now bringing in arecord-breaking amount of sellers resulting, of course, in the best stockever and featuring all the favourite labels such as Paul Smith, Hobbs,Jaeger, Karen Millen, Whistles, Coast, Ted Baker, Fat Face, Topshop,Warehouse, Zara, Radley, Kurt Geiger and many many more, all eithernew or nearly-new and in pristine condition!Renaissance, 31 Wollaton Road,Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2NGTelephone: 0115 922 0653www.renaissancefashionagency.co.uk

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Deep Designs wasborn from a passionof creatingprofessional andoutstanding looks. Sandeep's

philosophy for DeepDesigns is to provideunique andinnovative make-upand hairstyles tocreate looks thatleave lastingimpressions.Traditional ormodern, she willcreate the perfectlook for your perfectday.

Sandeep provides aprofessional serviceto her clients andunderstands therequirements frombrides of all culturesand tailors herpackages to meetindividual needs.

Deep Designs alsoprovide henna designs, these can be traditional/modern using henna,glitter and gems or a combination. She caters for bridal henna andhenna parties for all occasions.For further information call Sandeep on 07813637968www.deep-designs.co.ukEmail: info@deep-designs.co.uk

WISHING FOR CHANGE OR MAKING THE CHANGE?We all wish something about our past

could have been different butrealise that such a wish is unrealistic and move on withour lives. The problem comeswhen we keep dwelling onthe past, wishing for change,which never comes. Gettinginto a loop of negative rumination about what hashappened and why is one ofthe key aspects of depression.Worrying about what will happen in the future or having increasing negativefeelings about the future isthe foundation of anxiety.

Getting out of these loops on our own can be difficult – with outside help and guidance change is possible and new perspectives on what has been or what will be; can be achieved.

Martin Smith is a local psychotherapist who has been helpingpeople break out of negative and destructive loops of thinkingand behaviour for over twelve years.

Getting people to realise change is possible can be difficult butby no means an impossible task. If your life is being ruined by constant negative reflections on your past or on current or futureevents, Martin can help. An initial appointment can get the changeprocess started almost immediately – appointments are availableat times to suit you including evenings and weekends.

Call or email for full details and to arrange an appointmenton 07 973 410 010 or itctherapy@aol.com

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Go along to Pot N Kettle’s next adult evening and help them raisemoney for Reach Out Counselling.

“We will donate 10% of all takings to this welldeserving organisation who havehelped hundreds of people inNottingham”.

Reach Out Counsellingis a not for profit organisation which gives freecounselling to disadvantagedpeople in the Nottingham areawho would nevernormally get thechance of any help.Everyone in the agencyworks for free and anymoney raised will go towardsproviding the best of services forpeople who really need our help.

Reach Out Counselling believes that everyone deserves the chance totalk and to be listened to without judgement. Therapy can really helpanyone who feels they have a problem.

It will be held on Thursday 16th February 2012 from 7pm till 9pm. £12 per head includes an item of pottery up to the value of £10 to paint,FREE glazing, hot and cold drinks and nibbles. You can bring a bottle ofwine too! To book please call 0115 9228029 (£5 deposit required) bookearly to avoid disappointment.Pot N Kettle would like to thank everyone for their support over

the last four years. LIKE us on Facebook and receive up to datenews and offers or join our mailing list on our website www.pot-n-kettle.com to receive our monthly newsletter.

Meet Angela she has recently moved to this area to live andset up her business Viva Hair andBeauty Lounge. “It didn’t take me longbefore I found the premises that I considered to be just perfect formy salon. After spending weeks renovating l finally open my doorsjust before Christmas.

I am a highly qualified stylist with over twenty years experience inthe industry. I previously owned two other salons in the Leeds andSheffield, where I gained Toni and Guy training and I am also qualified with ‘Racoon Hair Extensions’.

I have always offered a professional, but family friendly servicethroughout my career and wishes to continue this service at Viva”.

To welcome new clients Angela would like welcome you with anopening offer of 25% of all hair treatments. She is available for a freeconsultation and any other enquiries.

Also new to the salon is Lizzie, the Beautician who is also qualifiedto offer most aspects of beauty treatments from nails to waxing forboth Ladies and Gents.

Viva Hair and Beauty Lounge is a new up and coming salon situatedin the Bramcote area. They offer a full range of Hair and Beauty treatments at competitive prices and with free parking directly outside for your convenience.

Angela looks forward to you and making the most of her fantastic opening offer. Call today on 0115 939 3797.

263 Derby Road, Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3JA

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Meet Roderick Patterson – Award-Winning Clinical DentalTechnician (Denturist)

Sunshine Denture was established in 2001 by RoderickPatterson DipCDT RCS (Eng). Roderick’s thirty years oftechnical experience and artistic flair enable him to createnatural looking, hand crafted dentures at his clinic and on-site laboratory in Long Eaton. In addition to his vastexperience Roderick has won a number of awards - in 2010and 2011 he was a finalist in the Probe Dental Awards. He achieved a further accolade and was chosen as HighlyCommended Clinical Dental Technician of the year 2011.

When deciding on the best denture Sunshine Denture workswith the natural shape of your jawbone and teeth to ensure asmile to be proud of. Due to huge advances in materials andtechnology our dentures can also help make a real differenceto your appearance too, by enhancing your cheeks andgiving extra definition to your face. We use our knowledgeand experience to create a natural and warm smile so clientsare able to eat, smile and talk with confidence.

“We are particularly proud of the after care we provide forour patients, so you can be confident that we will guide youthrough from the beginning to end of you denture journeywith as much support and advice as you need”.Call Sunshine Denture for a brighter smile and FREEconsultation 0115 9733591

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With the choice of wedding venues on offer today it is even moreimportant to ensure that the happy couple decide wisely on the placewhere they will begin their wedded life together. Take a look atBeeston Fields, where exciting developments have taken place, givingthose who seek somewhere really special.So imagine your Dream Wedding in their Walled Garden. Beeston

Fields is creating a unique venue by combining the privacy andelegance of a beautiful Walled Garden with the luxury of a deluxemarquee. With their top class catering along with attentive and hospitable staff

you will have the Perfect Wedding.Beeston Fields is an historical country house, with architecture from

a more elegant period.Set within 135 acres of tranquil, open parkland golf course. The

clubhouse has a long and distinguished history, constructed in 1837.The first recorded wedding took place there in 1865.

Times change and today the club is a family owned and run venture,cared for by people who are passionate about making their guests

comfortable and creating the perfect wedding day for them. The wedding planners are there every step of the way with couples,

ensuring that every aspect of their dream wedding becomes reality,their special day running smoothly.

The sun lounge is a wonderful place to relax and chat with friendsand family, with sweeping views over the golf course. It is the perfectvenue for smaller, more intimate receptions.

For couples who want their wedding to be a more extravagant affair,Beeston Fields will open their stunning Walled Garden marquee, nowready for the 2012 wedding season. The marquee really will have the“Wow” factor with it’s soaring roof and rows of windows leading on tothe manicured lawns. Capable of accommodating up to 160 for adeluxe wedding breakfast and 200 for an evening reception, this is amagnificent way to celebrate one of life’s high points.

Working tirelessly to create exciting menus using the freshest andfinest produce, the chefs at Beeston Fields take their art very seriously.From a sumptuous wedding breakfast to contemporary fusion stylebuffets, everyone’s tastes are well catered for.

The Walled Garden is a unique venue and which Beeston Fieldsreserve exclusively for wedding guests. It incorporates romanticarbours, wild flower lawns, enclosed walk ways, wooded areas andprovides lots of opportunities for those magical weddingphotographs. Although currently, there is no accommodationavailable at Beeston Fields, they can advise where to stay locally inhigh quality facilities.

Beeston Fields is the ultimate wedding venue for brides andgrooms who want a wedding reception tailored to their needsand wishes, in classically stylish surroundings.The Old Drive, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottingham Ng9 3DDTel: 0115 925 7062e: info@beestonfields.co.ukwww.beestonfields.co.uk

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NEED A FAMILY LAWYER –CHOOSE ONE THAT FITS AND SUITS YOU!If you have relationship problems, are fearful, insecure or stressedwho do you turn to for advice and reassurance?

At Ellis-Fermor & Negus they take a client centred approach totheir work with you. “It is important to us that you feel in control ofyour own situation, that you feel heard and understood and thatyou are able to communicate easily with us.With that in mind, our Family Department offers Specialist

Lawyers skilled in a range of skills through which we offer a varietyof services to help you to resolve your family issues. “One size doesnot fit all” and so, together we are able to choose a route tailoredto suit your particular circumstances and needs, and what can beafforded.

Most clients prefer, whenever possible, to settle matters withoutthe worry, uncertainty and expense of court proceedings. We therefore offer a ‘Collaborative Service’ where we will meetwith you and your partner and their lawyer to discuss issues in aspirit of compromise in round table meetings. Underpinning theprocess is a mutual agreement not to issue court proceedings during the process. Once the process has concluded orders areoften applied for by consent to legally record the agreement.We also offer Mediation, a process in which we cannot offer legal

advice but our Mediator will meet with both parties to resolve issues around the table. Once agreement is reached it is clearlyrecorded in writing. Such written agreements can then subsequently be made legally binding”.For more information, if you are facing a divorce or

separation, or need assistance with children issues, financialsettlements, domestic violence, pre-nuptial or cohabitationagreements please contact Sarah Slack at the Beeston officeon 0115 922 1591. Alternatively visit www.ellis-fermor.co.uk.

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Three local women have been presented with special awards by Girlguiding Nottinghamshireto show how much their enthusiasm and commitment is appreciated across Attenboroughand Toton.

Angela Smith, Helen Kirk and Veronica Watson were presented with GirlguidingNottinghamshire’s Oak Leaf badges by Assistant County Commissioner Joanne Bardgett. Theyhad been nominated for the awards on behalf of the Attenborough District by new AssistantDistrict Commissioner Carolyn Huckerby, who says ‘We wanted to recognise the hard workwhich Angela, Helen and Veronica have put in over the last three years to make theAttenborough District so successful.’

Carolyn goes on to explain: ‘When the previous Commissioner stepped down in 2008,Angela, Helen and Veronica suggested running things as a team. With nearly 300 members,Attenborough is one of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s busiest Districts and at that stage no-one felt able to commit to running it alone for a three-year tenure. The concept of managinglocal Guiding in this way was relatively new, but they proved it can work very successfully.’  Success indeed: during their term of office, three new units opened in the district - including

a Rainbow Unit (for girls aged 5-7), a Guide Unit (ages 10-14) and a Senior Section Unit foryoung women aged 14 and over. Eighteen new adult leaders were also recruited, helping toensure that Guiding in this part of Nottinghamshire continues to flourish.

Between them, Angela, Helen and Veronica also managed several sub-teams who wereresponsible for specific activities like raising funds to enable local girls to enjoy GirlguidingUK’s year-long programme of centenary celebrations. This included a Christmas Fair, bag-packing in local supermarkets, carol singing and a disco, together with a calendar featuringphotographs from every unit.As part of the three-way split, Angela Smith took on responsibility for managing the Guide

section across the Attenborough District. In addition to running the 1st Toton Guides, sheprovided much-valued support to new Guiders and led local contingents on camps. Thisculminated in taking an 80-strong party from Attenborough to Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’sKnotts 2010 centenary camp.While Angela was looking after the Guides, Helen Kirk offered to be District Commissioner

for the Brownie section. This role ranged from coordinating a memorable Adventure Day toassuming the role of leader with 4th Attenborough Brownies while the assistant leader wascompleting her training. Helen is now Division Commissioner for Beeston and continues torun 2nd Toton Rainbows. The third member of the team is Veronica Watson, who is now Assistant Commissioner for

the Beeston Division. As well as running 3rd Attenborough Rainbows, Veronica volunteeredto be District Commissioner for the Rainbow section, which included helping to establish the4th Attenborough Rainbows, coordinating the celebrations for Rainbows’ 21st birthday andensuring that even the youngest member of the local Rainbows took part in the centenaryevents. ‘The Oak Leaf award is unique to Girlguiding Nottinghamshire and highlights how much

we value the time and energy which people like Angela, Helen and Veronica put in to ensureour members make the most of life,’ says Carolyn Huckerby. ‘We may be one of the county’sbusiest districts but we still have girls waiting to join, and always welcome enquiries fromadults who feel they have something to offer.’

For details on volunteering with the Beeston Division of GirlguidingNottinghamshire, call Helen Kirk on 0115 9677896, contact county headquarters on0115 987 7220, e-mail secretary@girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk or visitwww.girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF BRIAN PETTITT

Dynamic Trio Help Local Guiding to Flourish

About Girlguiding UKGirlguiding UK is the UK’s largest voluntaryorganisation for girls and young women,with around 530,000 members andrecognised volunteers. Over a third of girlsand young women (aged 7-21) are involvedin guiding, or havebeen in the past andalmost half of all thewomen in the UKhave been involved inguiding at some stagein their lives. We runRainbows (5-7 years),Brownies (7-10 years),Guides (10-14 years)and Senior Section(14-25 years),enabling girls andyoung women todevelop theirpotential whatevertheir ability orbackground. We arestriving to offer newopportunities to a broad diversity ofcommunities through our expandingnetwork of over 61,000 trained volunteerLeaders.

At Girlguiding UK we seek to give girls avoice and provide a unique, girl-only spacewhere members feel comfortable just beingthemselves. Our members, challenged by agirl-led programme that extends beyondbadges, enjoy a spectrum of activities frominternational travel and outdoor adventureto pop-concerts and community action. Girlguiding UK, part of a worldwide

Movement of approximately 10 milliongirls and young women in 145 countries,celebrated its Centenary in 2010.Registered Charity No: 306016,www.girlguiding.org.uk

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SOIL TYPES

There are five main types of soil found in thiscountry:

• Clay. very fined grained and smooth whenwet. Can be very difficult to work with as itdoesn’t drain as such but on the plus side itdoes have good moisture retention duringdry spells. Best dug in the Autumn soallowing the frost to help break it up readyfor spring. The use of lime - sprinkled on anddug in - helps to reduce its stickiness andopens up the soil. Also, this will be wetter forlonger so it tends to be a ‘late’ planting soil i.eplanting can’t take place early in the springso any food crops will be ready later thancrops grown in more sandy soils.

• Sand. This is a lighter soil type (less than10% clay content) and, due to it’s content,tends to warm up much more quickly inspring which allows for earlier planting. It canbe worked year round but does need morecare with watering and plant food as itcontains less plant nutrition than clay soil.

• Loam. In short this is a blend between thetwo soil types above. This mix of clay andsand (which can vary depending on location)is considered to be the best soil for a largerrange of plants. Having the nutrition that ispresent in clay with the better drainage ofsand type soil yields a nice balance whichmakes life easier for the gardener - especiallythe novice!

• Chalk. Usually deficient in plant nutritionand requires additional help in the form ofmanure etc. Like clay this type of soild getssticky and difficult to manage but yet doesnot retain moisture either! They dry easily inhot spells.

• Peat. This is usually found in low lying areasand is derived from marsh land which hasbeen subject to thousands of years of growthand decay. Referred to as ‘sour’ due to theirlack of lime, these soils contain more than20% humus (the part of soil which is made ofold decayed leaves and other plant materialalong with any dead insects etc - thebiological component of soil). Peat soils are,in a sense, the opposite of chalky soils in thatthey are acid and therefore the use of limeand other additions such as sand (to improvedrainage) greatly benefit them for gardeningpurposes.

This month we take a look at all round generalgardening knowledgeahead of the spring season yet to come.It seems as if an ‘expert’ gardener has somemagical power that enables them to growvirtually anything out of anything and, ifthings go wrong, intuitively know how toput things right - such as pest control.This mistaken idea comes from the novice’s

lack of basic knowledge in understandingwhat plant types need in order to grow andflourish.

By looking at a few basic factors whichcome into play in every garden environmentwe hope to empower the novice and takethem on a stage further, after which they canliterally take their hobby as far as they wishto.In looking at these easy to understand

fundementals we really are giving those whohave not succeeded before the chance to enjoythe sense of reward that gardening can give - inall its many aspects. So don’t give up - read onand pick up a few straightforwad to use tips andenjoy the journey with us....

BASIC PLANT TYPES

• Hardy Perennials.These will survive outside, growing back backeach year (Perennial) and includes shrubs, trees

along with herbaceous plants that will often diedown during the winter, growing from roots orcrowns again the following spring. These needto be placed with care and thought if they are tothrive as they will be there for many years.

• Tender Perennial.Often known as half-hardy perennial - they allneed protection from frost. These plants includemost greenhouse or house plants, and thoseplants which go dormant in winter e.g dahlias.

• Hardy Biennial.Many root vegetables are hardy biennials,because they are sown one year and flower thenext.

• Hardy Annual.These can withstand frost, but usually grow,flower and die within one year. As they can copewith cold temperatures, some can be sown inthe autumn to produce flowers the followingsummer. Excellent for containers or as asupplement to herbaceous perennials andshrubs.

• Tender Annual.If these plants get frost damaged, they will die,so only plant out when the last of the frostoccurs - usually around the middle of May. Theseplants can be grown under glass earlier thanthis, so when planted out they will have a goodstart. If you don’t have a coldframe orgreenhouse they can be sown outside in earlyMay. With the Autumn frosts they will soon diethough.

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The subsoil - that which is below about a foot in depth (orless in some cases as some gardens are only a few inchesover hard rock) is also part of any outdoor soil structure.The subsoil may be similar in nature to the ‘top soil’ but may

not contain the goodness of that which is above it. Thegeneral approach in gardening is to get the top soil to asgreat a depth as possible.Drainage is the key aspect of what the subsoil may be

responsible for - with a clay subsoil causing problems duringperiods of wetter weather for instance (this can be bigproblem with lawns). Long term problems with a growingarea may well have to take the subsoil into account.

Soil acidity balanceMany will be aware of the Ph scale and it is nothing to befrightened of! It is simply a way to measure & define howmuch or how little acid/alkaline there is, in a soil in this case.That’s it.The reason it matters is that if your plants don’t seem to

grow well in your garden you may well be trying to plantout flowers or crops that are not suited to the Ph within thesoil.If your plants are growing healthily then it’s safe to

assume all is well and there is no need to test the soil.Test kits are available from garden centres etc - and are

inexpensive, involving a few simple steps to get a resultinstantly so you know where you are soil wise.In general you can add lime to raise the PH level and a

form of sulphure to lower it - both available widely within

garden outlets. Changing the Ph can takeseveral applications of whichever you areapplying - and it is best not to rush in andsimply ‘dump’ lime or sulphur to try andget a quick fix. Give the soil severalmonths to absorb the compounds andthen retest. Further ‘top up’ applicationsmay well be needed from time to time infuture to prevent the PH drifting back towhat it was.It is sometimes easier to simply find

plants that suit the existing Ph in yourgarden environment.

We will cover more on plant types foreach garden scenario in a future issue. Inthe meantime do your homework andmaybe get out and test your soil, ahead ofthe growing season. Take a look at your soil with the knowledge gained in this

article and gain a mental picture of what type of gardentype you have. Then, when you next go to buy some plantsto brighten up your garden, or to grow some new crops,you will be a long way ahead in achieving what you hopedrather than seeing your efforts wasted.As always, enjoy your gardening and use this ‘quiet time’

to learn a few of the basics - and impress your friends thissummer with your new found ‘green fingers’ Enjoy!

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CHILDREN 1ST DAY NURSERIES AND NURSERYSCHOOLS, ’TOTON AND LONG EATON. OFSTED SAY THEIR NURSERIES AREOUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS.Opened in 1988, the Nurseries

and Nursery Schools continue toprovide the highest quality ofcare, learning experiences and opportunities to children 3 monthsto 5 years, preparing them both emotionally and academically fortheir next steps in life.

Children 1st Early Years Nursery schools are lead by highly qualifiedand experienced teachers who are passionate about nurturing children’s learning through providing imaginative and innovativeexperiences and opportunities whilst having fun.

The newly designed baby suites provide a protected, loving,homely, and stimulating environment for babies 3 months to12months, where babies and parents can build important relationships with carers who will support their baby’s transitionwhen ready into our exciting Toddler room.

The nurseries outdoor play environments have been carefullydesigned to physically challenge and extend children’s learning and inquisitive minds through exploration.

“Whilst it is wonderful to see our children eager to go to school, it is great to see them return to our out of school and holiday clubs.We collect from all local schools and provide for children up to 12 years old.”Parents are always welcome into their nurseries, so if you wouldlike to visit please feel free to call in or contact them on 0800652 1052 or visit their website www.children-first.co.uk.‘Free educational sessions for all three and four year olds’

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ARIES[March 21st-April 20th]Whatever it takes your determinedto complete certain tasks by theend of the month. Making choiceswith decisions may not be easy butyou find pressure eliminated. Emo-tional ties takes its toll until you re-alise letting go is the answer.Taking one journey helps you un-wind and meeting up with some-one special makes the day.

TAURUS[April 21st- May 20th]An unpredictable month in front ofyou. Busy but with the right re-sources you manage to accomplishand complete one important job.Feeling drained mentally by thosewho irritate you is dealt with bykeeping a distance for a short time.Taking a different course of actionyou make preparations for whatyou feel is fair for you in the future.

GEMINI[May 21st-June 21st]With confidence you deal with anyimportance issues outstanding put-ting and end to a worrying time.Personal life takes a turn for thebetter when least expected. Afterimportant discussions ideas are putinto practice making one weekextra special. Tying up loose endsand completing odd jobs aroundthe home gives you satisfaction.

CANCER[June 22nd –July 23rd]Romance becomes an importantpart of your life when in doubt. Tak-ing nothing to heart you provide aform of support to those who areneedy. Travelling is highlightedmidmonth when pressure mountsand timing right. Any regrets aremeasured with past experiencesleaving you in no doubt you actedwisely and made the right choice.

LEO[July 24th-August 23rd]Rather busy you take on extra re-sponsibilities, wondering at somestage if you did the right thing. En-couraged by what you hear, achange of heart puts you in goodstead. No longer interested in thosewho dish out threatening behav-iour you disclose some information,which could put them in their placeonce and for all. Pleasant surprises.

VIRGO[August 24th-September 23rd]Taking control when others cannotsmooths out one particular day.Pleased with the way one impor-tant event turned out you plan an-other, which involves travelling.Disappointed in decisions made bysomeone close you abandon anythoughts of loss only to embraceplans for future meetings. Days outwith loved ones bring pleasure.

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LIBRA[September 24th-October 22nd]You discover not always do thingsturn out the way we wish them too.Time and perhaps more money inputting right what you know to bewrong are well spent. Coming toterms with people realistically youlook after you and yours. News re-garding work may be delayed butnot for long. Promises are made andkept.

SCORPIO[October 23rd-November 22nd]Taking a different view on somethingclose to your heart and by makingthe right decision helps you moveforward in the way you would like.Snatching moments if and whenkeeps the light flickering in your lovelife. Busier than usual a timetable iskept to when overloaded. Happydays ahead with success just aroundthe corner.

SAGITTARIUS[November 23rd- December 22nd]Romantic moments make up for losttime. Holidays recently had orabout to re energise you. Feel-ings of insecurities fade whendiscussions are held with fam-ily or friends. Getting back ontrack after a hectic few weekspleases with confirmation ofplans to move on with yourcareer. Helping out if andwhen is much appreciated.

CAPRICORN[December 23rd-January 20th]You make the most of time spentwith family. Organising days out foryourself and others as well as givinga helping hand to close relativesgives you pleasure. By re thinking thefuture, partners are happy to go withthe flow of what suits you. Visitingpeople and places of interest makesone week very special. A time formaking up.

AQUARIUS[January 21st-February 19th]Strong and more independent of lateyou plan this month so it works foryou. Taking time out you come toterms with who are your real friends.Taking no nonsense you put yourcards on the table telling someoneexactly how you feel and how youwould like them to deal with thematter. Much happier and contentthe month ends well.

PISCES[February 20th-January 20th]Exhaustion quickly disappears whentaking over and dealing with minor

concerns. Being at hand helpselevate others problems.Difficult in saying no youfind yourself in the middleof a heated discussion andso calm things down. Somedelay in doing jobs in andaround the home irritatesyou but manage to get organised and ready.

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By ANNE HARBOUR Registered Hypnotherapist. HPD. MNSHP. Member of The National Society of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.Telephone: 07845 405835

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Nottingham WindEnsemble are holdingtheir Spring ConcertConductor: Claire FranklinOn Saturday 24th March7:30pm. At Church of StJohn the BaptistBeeston Parish Church –NG9 1EJTickets £5 inc refreshmentsAvailable from:Windblowers 0115 941 0543 orBeeston Parish ChurchProceeds to Church Funds

ATTENBOROUGHMEMORABILIA DAY

Saturday 10th March,10.00am-4.00pmAttenboroughVillage Hall,Attenborough Lane,Attenborough

Photos, Programmes,Postcards, RecordsDisplays by VillageGroups, Sports Clubs,Parish Church

Come and spendsome time browsing,sharing your memoriesand experiencing abygone age inAttenborough

Admission 50pMore information –Paula Hammond

(0115) 925 9805

Erewash Writers’ Group, Long Eaton, invite you to enter theirOPEN SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2012Write a story, win yourself cash and a donation to a charity or voluntary group. Do you write shortstories, or would you like to try your hand at writing one? Enter their competition and you could win either First Prize £60, Second Prize  £30, Third Prize £15.“Want to win a donation for a charity or voluntary group?We're celebrating the launch of our competition with a donation. Entrants can nominate theirfavourite charity or voluntary group. Names will be put into a hat and one drawn at the close of thecompetition. The donation currently stands at £25 and will be increased if a good response isreceived.We are delighted our judge is Keith ‘Carrot Nappers’ Large. See Keith’s biography onhttp://erewashwriterscompetition.weebly.comFees are £3.00 for one entry, £5.00 for two, and £2.50 for each additional entry. Maximum of 1,500words not including title. Closes midnight (GMT) Wednesday 27th June 2012. Please read our fullterms and conditions at http://erewashwriterscompetition.weebly.com

We will also be holding a free writing competition later this year, details on our website”.

IT’S BEHIND YOU!….Well it’s Pantomime time in Beeston,once again. Queens Road MethodistChurch present their annualPantomime – Babes In The Wood,written by Paul Alexander inassociation with Jasper Publishing. Theshow starts at 7.15pm on Wednesday15th to Saturday 18th February (that’shalf term!). Go along for a fun packedevening and find out if Robin Hood willsave the Babes in the Wood. With a castof 30 and many more working hard onscenery, costumes and refreshments, itpromises to be another smashingperformance. Tickets are now available - Adults £5Children £2.50 Book now by calling925 3470 or 925 4659.

Christchurch Hall Pre-School andSOS Clothing Company are holding aHalf Price Clothes Sale and FashionShow on Tuesday 27th March at7.30pm. There will be clothes for theyoung and trendy and mature andelegant (sizes 8-26). All clothes are current season and from

major high street stores such asMonsoon, Wallis and Top Shop as wellas French and Italian designer clothes.If you would like the opportunity to

update your wardrobe for half the highstreet price then please come along andjoin us for an evening of fun. Thefashion show is being held atChristchurch, College Road, Chilwell. Tickets cost £5 and include a freeglass of wine. For tickets or furtherinformation please contact Emma on

0776 5691340.

SPRING CLEAN, Breeze Readers Offer!Most of our ovens have taken a bit of beating overthe past few months, what with Christmas, busy schedulesand winter weather leaving no option but to prepare hotmeals. Having an expert clean your oven – hob – grill –Range or Aga is Sno longer a luxury available for the few.With full valets costing from just £39.00 (less Reader’sdiscount!) for a typical single door oven, it’s an easy decisionto discard domestic cleaning products and pass on the back-breaking work. Spring Fresh practically take your oven to pieces to clean it for you– restoring it to pristine condition. No more ‘old’ cooking smells, grime andembarrassment.What’s more, we use a unique environmentally friendly 100% caustic-free ovencleaning system in the home. This system ensures you have a safe, hygienic andfume-free environment whilst our fully trained oven cleaning specialists remove allgrease, fat and burnt on carbon deposits from a range of kitchen appliances. “Breeze” Readers Spring Clean Discount - 10% Off all cleaning services. ** Valid til Feb 29th 2012.Call David on 0115 8240347 or email info@spring-fresh.co.uk Further details on website: www.spring-fresh.co.uk

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Nottingham HospitalChoir are at present looking fornew members.  They meetevery Thursday evening (termtime only) from 7pm to 9pm, D Floor in the QMC School ofNursing.  They sing a widevariety of music, hopefullysomething to suit everyone,from Vivaldi’s Gloria, Schubert’sMass in G, Handel’s Messiah,Karl Jenkins "The Armed Man",Requiems from Faure, BobChilcott and John Rutter.  TheChoir also performs a SummerConcert usually comprising ofSongs from the Shows andends the year with a ChristmasCelebration Concert. Their next concert is the

spring concert on Saturday24th March 2012, 7.30pm atSt Michael and All AngelsChurch, Church Street,Bramcote, Nottingham.Tickets £7 which can bebought on the door or via thecontact details below.

“We raise money for children’scharity, CLIC Sargent, Billy’sHouse, last year our nominatedchildren’s charity was Kinder –QMC Paediatric Renal Unit.

Anyone interested (you donot have to be employed bythe NHS just have a love forsinging) can contact NickMilburn - Musical Director[07974714090], Bill Milburn[0115 9256833] or LusiaCoulson [0115 9399315]. Extra information can be found on the websitewww.nottinghamhospitalschoir.com

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NOTTINGHAM CENTRE (affiliated to NationalTrust): forthcoming programme of talks for the NEWYEAR, 20122012 – A New Year! Time to get out, visit interestingplaces, and make new friends.Members of the Nottingham Centre enjoy a variety oftalks, outings and holidays throughout the year, with theopportunity to join specialist groups on Local History,Gardens, and Walking.It is inexpensive to join, but you must be a member ofNational Trust.For more information contact Don Thompsett on01664, email: dthompsett@btinternet.comAlternatively visit the Centre website:http//nottinghamcentre.webplus.net

Tuesday, 28th February, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel,Wollaton St. Nottingham, at 7.30pm. Secret Diary of aDeputy District Judge – Tales from the County Court, byChristine Doughty.

Thursday, 8th March, at the Mechanics, 2.15pm.Antarctica, a talk by Elaine Liquorish.

Tuesday, 27th March, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel,7.30pm National Trust Properties in Northamptonshire, byMark Bradshaw.

Thursday, 12th April, at the Mechanics, 215pm. A briefAGM, followed by a talk on The History of NottinghamCastle, from Norman Times to the Present Day, by BillClarke.

Tuesday, 24th April, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel,7.30pm. Dead Men Talking, a talk by Lily Ann Dawes onForensic Archaeology and its Applications.

The dead really can talk!

WOLLATON WI PRESENTS WOLLATON CSI onWednesday 29th February 2012, 7.30pm at St Leonard'sCommunity Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, NG8 2ND

Discover the skills of Crime Scene Investigation, learn how to analyse a crimescene and find out more about DNA, fibres and fingerprints.

Join Jonathan Wright, senior lecturer in forensic science at Derby University,and a former crime scene investigator with the police, for a fascinating and funtalk on the science of the crime scene. How accurate are those fictionalinvestigators?Tickets costing £5, which includes entrance and refreshments are availableon the door or by calling 0115 9284800

All proceeds to our charity of the year, Parkinson’s UK

Chilwell Community Arts Theatre Society2012 sees a group of local residents realising a dream to set up their owncommunity theatre group. The founding members of Chilwell Community ArtsTheatre Society, or Chilwell CATs for short have an extensive and varied history incommunity theatre and wanted to set up a modern, innovative group based inthe heart of their community.

The group approached Chilwell School, home of the Chilwell Arts Theatre andare delighted to be working in collaboration with the school as their residenttheatre group. Meetings take place every Wednesday evening from 7.30-9.30pmat Chilwell School.

The group is recruiting new members to help establish the group. Everyone iswelcome, no experience is needed, just an enthusiasm to get involved. Rolesinclude acting, props, stage management, front of house, lighting and soundamongst others with encouragement to try and range of different roles. Anyone interested can just go along on a Wednesday evening to find outmore or email chilwellcats@gmail.com or visit www.chilwellcats.co.uk 

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