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4 who’s new

6 breeze appeal

8 competition

12 it’s Christmas!

16 are you ready for Christmas?

20 gig guide

22 celebrations

24 gift guide

28 competition

30 restaurant review

32 competition

34 gardening

38 breeze appeal

42 horoscopes

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Liz Vincent is a fully qualified andfully insured beauty therapist whotrained at the Central College of Beautyin Nottingham, gaining an ITECDiploma in beauty therapy and nailtechnology in 2004.

Liz has now set up her own mobilebeauty business - Glamoureyes sincerecently being made redundant and islooking forward to this new andexciting challenge. In preparation forthis, Liz has undertaken further trainingin areas such as spray tanning andeyelash extensions as well as doing extensive research into thebeauty industry to learn about new treatments, techniques andproducts.

Beauty therapy is something Liz has always enjoyed from a veryyoung age and she is very much looking forward to making asuccess of her new venture.

On offer are a wide range of treatments for you to enjoy in thecomfort of your own home including; spray tanning, make up,waxing, eye enhancements, eyelash extensions, manicures,pedicures and Shellac nails. Her prices are very competitive andfor the months of December and January Liz has some specialoffers to help you prepare for the festive season.Give Liz a call on 07528238171 or emailglamoureyesuk@yahoo.co.uk and she will be very happy togive you more information and book an appointment for you.

Meet Mary she has lived in Beestonor Long Eaton all her life and comesfrom a big family, so catering hasalways come as second nature to Mary. “As a teenager I loved to spend an

evening, baking batches of apple pies,sponges and scones for the freezer. At18 years old I cooked a Sunday lunchfor 35 family and friends at home, there were tables all over thehouse even in the hall. I have been taking pleasure in cooking inlarge amounts ever since, from themed fundraising events tolarge pots of stew for people living on the streets. I also love toinvite friends and family around to my home for dinner, goodcompany and good food is the best recipe for a good evening.

After years of being told I should turn my hobby into a business, I am doing just that. The endless possibilities for creating aPoPuPaRestaurant in your home or anywhere is very exciting. I can cook in your home or deliver everything ready for you totake the credit (if you want to).

If you are fascinated by Come Dine With Me and you would liketo have a dinner party but don’t have the time, confidence or abig enough table, let Mary do it for you! “I can provide all you need for an intimate dinner for 2 in your

home to a themed 3 course dinner for 80 in a venue of yourchoice”.

Starting from £15 per person for 3 courses, all food will befreshly prepared for you using fresh ingredients from localsuppliers. “If you would like to know more I will be delighted todiscuss your ideas with you”. Call PoPupaRestaurant on 0115 913 4570 or 07870 600825

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“Let me introduce myself - my name isSteve Dexter sole proprietor of SD Installs. I have over 19 years experiencein the Audio / TV Industry, initially starting off at radio rentals, when atleast one person on every street of the UK rented a television or videorecorder.

I have seen many changes and so I have evolved over the years sotherefore I am up to date with the latest technology.

SD Installs is accredited to the confederation of Aerial Industries so weare fully trained, insured and certified installers. There is no VAT to keepthe costs down and all work involving parts is fully guaranteed So what makes me stand out from the crowd? I consider myself, friendly,

tidy and I will always respect you and your property at all times.SD Installs has the knowledge and experience to make it a professional

installation. Call Steve at SD Installs today and get make sure your are set up for

Christmas on 07903 503 423 or 0115 972 6071

at a glance

Meet Mark Longshaw, who lives in Beeston Ryland’s. After being made redundant Mark thought itwas time to start a company based on his passion. Since leaving school Mark has developed differenttrade skills from different colleges. Fifteen years on he has acquired the knowledge and skills to carryout almost any job for the home.

Mark has now established and is developing ‘K&M Services’ which offers a complete handymanservice for inside and outside the home.

Starting up his own business is something Mark has always wanted to do and now it’s his dream jobmeeting new customers and challenges whist providing high quality work.“I have always prided myself on being a perfectionist and can now pass this on to customers whilst

offering quality customer service at a great value”K&M Services is a professional, reliable and friendly company who offer very competitive pricing, free no obligation quotes and no VAT

charged.Marks customers have been extremely happy with the quality of work he’s provided. A large amount of new business has been

generated upon customer recommendations. Please take a look at the testimonials on his website www.kmnotts.webs.com along with a few examples of work carried out.Services offered range from changing a light bulb, assembling furniture, garden makeovers to office and rental property

refurbishments. No job too big or too small, one call does it all.Call K&M Services on 07929 657 831

Francique Caribbean Cuisine is the home of freshly prepared,healthy Caribbean food, which is delivered to your home at a timethat suits you. At Francique Caribbean cuisine, they aim to provideyou with a dining experience that is both satisfying and stress free.

“We understand the importance of having good home-cookedmeals, but appreciate that, nowadays, many of us lead such incrediblyhectic lives, we are too busy to prepare them regularly. So, we oftenresort to eating out or having takeaways. Treat yourself to our authentic home-cooked, Caribbean cuisine once

or twice a week or even once a month - it's entirely up to you. We’lltake the strain while you have some quality time with family andfriends. We are dedicated to creating tasty but healthy cuisine. We only use

high quality ingredients - organically farmed meat, dairy andvegetable products as well as locally sourced ingredients, wheneverpossible. We also limit the use of refined sugars, processed foods, saltand fat.

For us, using organic produce has re-awoken memories of howCaribbean food used to taste ‘back in the day’.

Our menu offers a varied selection of fish, meats and vegetarianoptions. We use produce which is available seasonally and so, someof our dishes will not be available all year round. For those of you withless carnivorous inclinations, we are particularly keen to support theglobal “Meatless Monday” campaign with our sumptuous vegetarianoptions available on Mondays. We will cook your meal from scratch on the day that you require it -

delivering it to you either hot or chilled. Your orders will be delivered by our professional, uniformed staff in

stylish, containers (when you order hot food) or oven-to-tabledinnerware (when you order chilled food to warm up yourself ).We can cater for family meals and special occasions, with party sizes

ranging from 2 to 30 diners. We will be pleased to assist you whateverthe size of your order.So, the next time you are craving for something home-cooked, fresh,

tasty and wholesome, give us a call. We will be happy to help”.Call Paulette at Francique Caribbean on 0115 960 2323www.franciquecaribbean.co.ukor Email: food@franciquecaribbean.co.uk

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‘The Great Nottingham Santa Run’When you wish upon a Star invite you to join them on Sunday 11th December 2011 @ 10.30am at WollatonPark for a 5km Sponsored Run, Jog or Walk.

Entrants will receive a Santa Suit and children will receive a Christmas Hat to run in andkeep. Entrants will receive a medal for participating. Registration is easy at www.thesantarun.org.uk or call 0115 979 1720Go along, join the fun with your family, friends, colleagues or school and help us to con-tinue granting the very special ‘Wishes’ of children suffering from a life threatening ill-ness.Entry Fee £12.50 for Adults and £7.50 for children under 12 yearsRegistered Charity No. 1060963

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Lord of the Dancecreated by Michael Flatley

Since its world première, Lord of the Dance, has become the most talked about, themost written about and the most acclaimed show in musical history. It has gone on toreceive unparalleled accolades and has broken theatrical records everywhere. With more than 150,000 taps per performance, this new production of the Irish

dance spectacular promises to wow audiences with its breathtaking footwork anddazzling music.

Cinderella by Kenneth Alan TaylorDoomed to drudgery by her vicious stepsisters, Cinderella can only dream of escape and romance. Enter a beautifulFairy Godmother with a pumpkin and a touch of magic to whisk Cinders from pantry to party. But with her sistersdigging their ugly heels in, it’s not an easy ride to Happy Ever After.

Starring Jeffrey Longmore as Dowager DuchessDevilla, John Elkington and Anthony Hoggardas Ugly Sisters Bella and Donna,Rebecca Little as Dandini andDanielle Corlass as Cinderella inpanto supremo Kenneth AlanTaylor’s right royalentertainment.With sparkling song

and dance routines,dazzling costumesand lashings ofglitter – the wholefamily will havean absolute ballthis Christmas!Dates available:

Nov: 25, 26, 28,29, 30Dec: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8Jan: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10,11, 12

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Our fish counter has never been so attractive,especially since we have sourced a family fishery in St Martin,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,

and now includes a section for quail and duck eggs.Now is the time for hearty winter veg, which we

buy directly from Nottingham farmers. Burstingwith flavour and goodness, no-one else canbeat us on freshness and quality, along witha vast choice to keep testing your culinaryskills. Why not try celeriac, Jerusalemartichokes, brussel tops 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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ChristmasCrackers!Whether it’s a venue for a great night out or help with the shopping. Our suggestions will help you get the best from the season...

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Christmas Services @ Christ Church ChilwellYou are warmly invited to hear the Christmas story at any of thefollowing services:Sunday 11 December - Christingle Service 4:30 pmSunday 18 December - Carol Services 4:30 pm and 7 pm(This year they have a guest speaker Tim Friend whose job is to linkthe churches with people involved in sport locally and nationally)Christmas Eve - Crib Service 4:30 pmMidnight Communion 11:30 pm - Christmas DayHoly Communion 9 am - Christmas Worship 10:45 am

Christmas services 2011 at Beeston Free ChurchSaturday 17th December - 3.15pm Under Fives Christmas serviceA short service aimed at children under five and their families;

followed by a party tea.Sunday 18th December - 10.30am Christmas all – age service4pm Traditional carol service  With crèche7pm Carols by candlelightSunday 25th December - 10.30am Christmas Day serviceAll are very welcome to join them for any of their special Christmas

services.  If you would like further information please visit thewebsite www.beeston-free.org

The Inner Wheel Club of Wollaton Park Wollaton Community Hall, Bramcote Lane, are holding a coffeemorning in the aid of the Macmillan Nurses and other charities.  You will be guaranteed a warm welcome.  Why not go in, relax,browse and pick up some tempting items for those Christmas gifts?Saturday December 10th, 10 am 12 noonThere are many stalls to tempt you  such as cakes, bottles, Christmas

gifts, Christmas cards, a huge Christmas hamper with new and nearlynew items too.Entrance £1 which includes coffee.

Toton Church Christmas Services11th December - Joint Toy Service, St Peter’s Church 10.30am18th December - Christmas Meditation, Soul Café St Peter’s Church5.00pmCarol Services - Methodist Church 6.00pmSt Peter’s Church 8.00pm24th December - Christingle ServicesSt Peter’s Church 3.00pm & 5.00pmMethodist Church 4.00pmCommunion - St Peter’s Church 11.30pm25th December - Joint All Age Christmas Day ServiceMethodist Church 10.00am

The Beeston Methodist Carol Choir was first formed during the 1870’s by members of the Methodistcongregation then worshipping in premises on Chapel Street. Theirobject was to raise money for a local charity called the BeestonBenevolent Society which helped the local “poor and needy”.

In the early days up to 1914, singing took place outside the homesof the chapel’s own members, in an area which ranged from thecentral parts of Beeston (around The City) through the newerdistricts by the railway, the Park district in Chilwell and as far asMeadow Lane. At this time the singing took place throughoutChristmas night until breakfast and the choir was made up of menonly!

During the First World War, many members were called-up to theforces and it was decided to invite ladies to join the Choir. Theyreadily agreed and so the Choir developed into one with four partsand mixed voices.The rapid expansion of Beeston during the period between the

wars made it impossible for the Choir to continue to sing to allChurch members, thus efforts had to be confined to the areas northof the High Road in Beeston and the Park districts of Chilwell. The Choir still goes out singing every year on Christmas Eve, butsince the late 1950s it has also been necessary to sing on one or twoevenings before Christmas in order to cover such a large area. Nor is it any longer socially acceptable for singing on the streets tocontinue late into the night, so singing now concludes around10pm.The amount of money raised by the Carol Choir has increased

steadily and now provides the Beeston Chilwell Road MethodistBenevolent Society with its only income. The Society (founded in1826) distributes money and gifts to the sick poor and needy of thearea irrespective of race, creed or sect and is still fulfilling a greatneed in the area.

Monday 19 DecemberBramcote Drive, Fellows Road, Sidney Road, Holden Road, Louis Ave Cyril Ave, Hope Street, Bramcote Road (top)

Thursday 22 DecemberNewcastle Ave, Elm Ave, Vicarage Road, Devonshire Ave, BramcoteRoad (bottom), Glebe Street, Cromwell Road (bottom), North Street Hampden Grove, Ireton Street, Imperial Road, Silverwood RoadCollington Street, Imperial Ave, Gladstone Street, Harcourt Street Newton Street

Christmas EveCharnwood Ave, Larch Crescent, Cumberland Ave, Park Road Park Road North, Grove Ave, North Drive, Cedar Road Dale Lane*, Richmond Drive*, Solway Close* (*provisional)

All routes starting at 7.30pm

Christmas Services and events for you to enjoy this season...

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concept to completionFor a free quotation call Oliver on

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The fun starts at Denz! They offer a stress free, fun filled party with a choiceof three themed party roomsto choose from. Their party package has

been tailored made so youcan relax and enjoy yourchild's big day and of courseDenz is the perfect place to make your child feel special!

For only £9.95 per child this includes hot or cold menu, invites, partybag for each child, free return visit to Denz and a Party Host to lookafter you and your guests throughout your stay.

Denz also provides a special party package for only £8.50 Monday toThursday (term time only), for all the above.

Denz is open seven days a week and offers play on their four tier playframe which is packed full of challenges for you and your child.

For the younger children (under 1's free) there is a separate area withcrawl tubes and soft shapes as well as wall panels to play with.The Denz Diner offers delicious home made cakes and variety of

coffee and teas and they also serve a range of freshly produced foodusing the finest ingredients throughout the day.

Are you looking for something to do after school? Denz offers a mealdeal from 3pm Monday to Friday for only £6.25. This includes theadmission and a meal per child (term time only).Call for further details on 0115 925 5007

or view their web site www.denz.ltd.ukDenz wish all their customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!Denz Indoor Play Centre131 Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham

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Farmers markets offer a convenient, healthy and fun way to buylocally grown and produced food. Offering a great range of produce, including free range beef, lamb,pork, organic produce, home cured bacon and hams, poultry andeggs, local fruit,vegetables,speciality cheeses,jams, honey, fish,plants, venison,chocolates, herbs,mushrooms, honeyetc.Why not see what

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BEESTON STONEY ST. NR. SAINSBURYS4th Fridayevery month:Dec 23rd

WOLLATONAT CO-OP, TROWELL RD

1st Saturday every month:Jan 7th

Don’t Forget Your LocalFarmers’ Markets

FOR LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE

COME VISIT US AT:

WEST BRIDGFORD2nd and 4th Saturday of each monthAT CENTRAL AVENUE

EXTRA FARMER'S MARKET FOR CHRISTMAS

on WEDS DEC. 21st at the Co-op on Trowell Road,

Wollaton - 8-30am-1pm

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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

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AUTHENTIC FLAVOURSVivo’s of Stapleford are a true taste of Italy with a friendly, contemporary feel, which gives them an individualitythat 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 of those 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 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 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* 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 1000info@vivorestaurant.co.ukwww.vivorestaurant.co.uk*£8.95 during December

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Rob Witt is one ofthose people who can just fix anything!Experienced in property maintenance anddevelopment, he can repair plastering work,tiling, woodwork and more.

As well as repairs, Rob is highly competentin laying flooring and has also re-fittedseveral bathrooms.

So if you have any small to medium jobsaround the home and garden and need anexperienced, reliable, local man you can trust,ask Rob. Offering competitive and honest rates.Call Rob for that job that you keep puttingoff - let him fix it today! Free Quotes given 07702 800 639 or 0115 928 1448

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Sample Price ListStyling - LadiesCut and Finish £20Restyle and Finish £25Wet Cut £18Hair Up £25Semi Permanent* £35Cap Highlights* £45Full Head Foils* £55Full Head Standard Perm* £35* includes Cut and Finish

For a full price list and other enquiries:Tel: 0115 922 6063Mob: 07776 294 459Email: helen@helenbowenhair.co.ukWeb: www.helenbowenhair.co.uk

Brian Pettitt joinedhundreds of locals on RemembranceSunday - here’s someimages of the day...

remembrance day

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Liz Congratulations and well done on gaining your degree.

Mum, Dad anf all Aunts and Grandad are very proud. Lots of love

xxx

Happy 1st Birthday to our GrandsonHarry

Love from Nana and Grandad xxx

Happy 14th Birthday toLucy A wonderful Grandaughter.All our love.Grandma and Grandadxxx

Happy 2nd Birthday Ava,lots of loveMummy, Daddy, Eric and Adam xxx

Happy Birthday Izzie,lots of love Mummy, Daddy xxx

Why not share a celebrationor surprise a loved one byhaving their picture and a few words printed - we’d love to hear from you... and it’s FREE!

Send your entries to: Breeze Celebrations, 156C HIGH ROAD, BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM NG9 2LNor email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk

DEADLINE FOR JAN 12 ISSUE: 3rd Jan 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.

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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 buteach unit operates its own opening times and price structure, generalopening times are from 8am to 6pm, but longer hours can be accommo-dated for. “We have adopted this system to try and give the parents ateach Nursery a more flexible service to fit into everyday working life. Forinstance the Bramcote 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 andclosed circuit security cameras are installed throughout. All the nurseriesare set in a well established secure grounds with play areas, consisting oflawns and 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 NurseryNurses to provide a wide range of activities and experiences for all ourchildren to enjoy.

We recognise that our staffs are the most valuable resource in theprovision of high quality child care; we are therefore committed to apolicy of staff development and continued improvement of the qualityof care given. In addition to the Nursery staff, we also have a qualifiedteacher who will spend time with small groups of children from the pre-school unit”.

The Nursery operates a Key carer system whereby every child will havea 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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CHRISTMASGIFT GUIDE

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Give the gift of beautiful sound from the area’s specialist in audiovisual equipment. Accessories for the hi-fi hobbyist also availablewith expert advice to guide you.Available from John Kirk Hi-Fi, 70 Chilwell Road, Beeston Tel: 0115 925 2986

With Christmas just around thecorner we’ve a few ideas to helpyou get your loved ones thatsomething special...

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

Introducing the Acer Aspire 5733 multimedia laptop (Intel i3-370M, 640GB HDD, 6GB Memory, DVD Writer,Wireless N, Windows 7, 15.6 Inch Screen) with the latest inIntel’s processor architecture and a massive 640GB storagecapacity should be more than enough to hold all yourpictures, videos and music, coupled with a huge 6GB memorycapacity would make this laptop a fantastic Christmas presentfor anyone - £479.99 while stocks last.Bubbleit Solutions Ltd, 69 Station Road BeestonNottingham NG9 2AW Telephone: 0115 922 4749www.bubbleit.com

Beeston Bed Centre has been trading for 26 years. They pridethemselves on offering unrivalled choice at unbeatable prices.Call in and meet Paul and Steve who will not only give you awarm welcome they will save you money as well.Beeston Bed Centre, 57-59 Chilwell Road, BeestonTel: 0115 922 4633

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Feet (etc) gift vouchers areavailable for all of theirservices.

They make a lovely giftfor a special occasionsuch as Christmas, abirthday or can be givenas a treat to someonespecial.

They are available forspecific treatments or purchased to a value of

your choice. Feet (etc) 94 Derby Road, Stapleford,Nottingham, NG9 7AD. Tel: 0115 9399679

Brooks Computer Solutions Amazing Christmas Deal:Fantastic Fujitsu Windows 7 Laptop• Intel CORE i3 Processor• 4GB Memory• 500GB Hard Drive• DVDRW• Camera Card Reader• Webcam• HDMI• Bluetooth• 15.6" Screen• Fully installed

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• User accounts set upBring in your camera's and printers and BrooksComputer Solutions will make sure they are all set upand working ready for Christmas Day.

Free data transfer from your old computer includingPhoto's, iTunes, eMails. Why not trade in your oldlaptop for either cash back or money off. Amazing priceof £399 inc vat and every laptop comes with a free gift!

Call Brooks ComputerSolutions (BCS) on 0115 946 8333 or call in to their showroom onWoodstock Road, Toton,

CHRISTMASGIFT GUIDE

Stuck for a gift idea? Why not treat the one youlove to a gift voucher?Visit Glamour, 152 Meadow RoadBeeston Rylands. Tel: 0115 925 7308

These up cycled glasses are made by a fantastic Eco friendly UK businessfrom old beer bottles. The range includes shot glasses madefrom j20 bottles to locally sourcedmilk bottles made into stylish jugs.

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Stunning and creativelycrafted gifts along withclothing with a difference - go on - try something differentthis year from Happy Daze10 Wollaton Road Beeston Tel: 07830 253 841

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When was the last timeyou visited Chilwell Road?If the answer is ‘not lately’then you’re missing out. A new café ‘Relish’ has just openedserving a tasty selection of fresh,home-made treats. The opening of Relish has been alifelong dream for Emma and Jenny

and one that they finally decided toturn into reality at the start of 2011 when they wereboth made redundant. Breeze has teamed up with themto offer one lucky reader a luxury hamper, just answerour simple question...

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Emma and Jenny want ‘Relish’ to offer a homely andwelcoming environment for everyone who shares theirhunger for good quality produce. “We’ll always have a soup and tart of the day as well as a

selection of freshly made sandwiches and salads ... andlet’s not forget our giant pork, sage and apple sausage roll. We bake our own scones every morning so come early to

avoid disappointment as they literally sell like hot cakes!We’ve got something to offer everyone whether you...• Fancy a gossip over a coffee and cake, or lunch and a

glass of wine• Want a family friendly place for lunch with lots of space

for buggies and little ones• Need to have half an hour out to catch up on your emails

or meet a colleague• Are in search of some culinary inspiration from our cook

book libraryWe’re open Tuesday -Saturday from 9am-5pm

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Christmas at RelishRelish have a lovely selection of foodie treats in store for you to sample and buy toenjoy at home or give as a gift. They can even help you package your selected itemsinto an impressive looking hamper for a Christmas gift. They are also open until 8pm on Wednesdays during December if you fancy a

browse, some festive culinary inspiration or just to relax after some Christmasshopping with a gingerbread latte or one of their Winter Berry Sparklers.

Visit Relish at 90-94 Chilwell Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1ESTelephone: 0115 922 8300 www.relishbeeston.co.uk

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Jasmine Garden Restaurant is a hiddengem in Long Eaton. The Breeze team enjoyedan evening sampling the delights of the wellserved buffet and enjoyed their visit - we wouldrecommend readers to try for yourselves...Located in a residential part of Long Eaton, Jasmine Garden Restaurantand take away is ideally placed for locals and visitors for an evening ofenjoyable food. With the friendly staff and extensive range of buffet treats it’s no wonder

that for many years the team have built a wealth of repeat custom,reflecting their knowledge of the catering trade, Cantonese Cuisine,customer care and much more.

“Our team of fully-skilled chefs cater for both the 100 seater restaurantand the take away service, and produce Cantonese Chinese food madewith authentic Cantonese ingredients”.

The restaurant comes highly recommended as no matter what yourappetite it’s a restaurant with a huge difference – you can eat as much asyou like, as many times as you like at the same sitting – all for a fixed price!

A pleasant surprise is that when you are seated, you are served adelicious first course of crispy duck, salad, Hoi Sin sauce and pancakes,which is included in the price. From there you are able to visit the buffetas much as you like during your visit. You won’t be disappointed with theselection - there’s something for everyone - you can indulge in yourfavourite dish or combine several choices and try a bit of everything!

The spacious dining area makes it ideal for large parties to enjoy a familyand friends meal together or an enjoyable treat for you and your partner.Why not visit over the Christmas period or book a Christmas party!

Opening Times are: Tues. to Sat. 5.30pm to 11.00pm Sun. 12.30pm to9.30pm. Closed on Mon. Adult prices during the week only £10.30, OAPs£7.90 each and Children £7.90. Fri and Sat Adults £12.20, Children £8.90.Jasmine Gardens is value for money and well worth a visit.

Jasmine Gardens. GrasmereRoad, Long Eaton NG10 4DZ Free parking, right outside.Restaurant telephone: 0115 946 8833Take-away telephone:0115 972 6333www.jasminegarden.co.uk

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The beauty of a greenhouse isthat we can grow nearly anytype of plants that we wouldlike, because all of these otherclimate variables can becontrolled.You can heat your greenhousenaturally with the sun or useartificial heat. In some casesyour night heat will be up to 10-20 degrees higher, using justthe free power of the sun.For those who think they

don’t have the space for agreenhouse there are a varietyof lean-to greenhouses thatcan fit in a tight space such as ayard or smaller garden. Like people, they also come in

many varieties and sizes so wetake a look and help youchoose just the right type foryou to keep happily gardeningthis winter.

Greenhouse frame materials

Wood: Experienced hobbygreenhouse owners oftenprefer a wooden frame and Ifyou are building your owngreenhouse or lean-to thenwood is also the natural choiceto work with and is strong ifchosen correctly so you can

use glass or plastic sheeting. The other benefit of wood is that when you

want to put shelves, hooks up etc it is asimple hammer job, not something you cando with an aluminium or galvanised steelframe.Aluminium or galvanised steel: Requires

virtually no maintenance and, like wood, cantake any covering you choose. The disadvantage of metal that heat and

cold conducts easily, so are more difficult toheat.Plastic: Only strong enough to be used with

lightweight plastic sheet coverings.Generally found in small structures likesportable and mini greenhouses, they canalso be prone to wind damage - especially ifnot secured properly.

Glass or plastic windows?

There are three common choices of coveringfor a home greenhouse: glass panes,polycarbonate sheets, or polythene plasticsheeting.

For most hobby gardeners, thechoice is likely to be between a glass, or apolycarbonate cover. Glass allows the mostlight to penetration but is such a goodconductor that heat and cold just passthrough.Also not so good if going to be placed near

trees, around kids playing ball or in aparticularly windy area etc. Polycarbonate sheets are lighter than glass

and far less prone to breakage. Sunlightpenetration is less than with a plain glasscover. However, as light diffuses through thesheets, plants are less likely to burn understrong sunlight (more useful in the springand summer). Single polycarbonate is asattractive as glass but the real value inpolycarbonate comes from the double ortriple thickness sheets which have an in-builtair space between each sheet and can save alot of money on heating costs.

Polythene sheets are the most likely to failon you under bad conditions such as heavysnow and usually found in smaller lean-to’sand cold frames.In summary: a wooden frame usingpolycarbonate sheeting units will probablygive the best insulation all round and becheaper to heat in the coldest part of winter.

Heating & lighting

There are several popular types ofgreenhouse heater:An electric heater is cheap to install, easily

moved, respond quickly to sudden changesin temperature. Always choose an electricheater designed specifically for greenhouses -household heaters are not safe in thegreenhouse.Get one with a thermostat and preferably

one you can switch the fan on or off for moreoptions on placement. Thermostatically controlled types only come

on when needed but if you are worried aboutthe cost of electrically heating yourgreenhouse then why not buy one of thosesmall plug in energy monitors? These arearound £5 - £7 and will track usage which youcan easily translate into ‘pounds shillings andpence’. This way you can see day by day howmuch your greenhouse is costing you, whichis quite reassuring. Alternatives if you have no electricity to your

greenhouse are propane gas heater orparaffin heating.

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Getting your plantsready to take on thewind, cold, and perhapseven snow?We take a look at howwe can ‘take cover’from the harshestwinter weather andkeep on enjoying thegardening hobby!

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Gas probably the best option after electric. They can be bulky thoughand give off carbon monoxide. Condensation can also be a problem withthese heaters. For both reasons you need to make sure that propanegreenhouse heaters are only used with adequate ventilation. Paraffin heating is the simplest and cheapest way to heat a greenhouse

in a relatively mild winter climate for example if the outside temperaturedoes not fall below about -6C and the required greenhouse temperatureis no more than +5C. One paraffin heater will keep your greenhouse orlean-to free of frost and should run for about three days solid with asingle fill. When weighing up the economics and cost of greenhouse heaters you

may also look at soil-warming cables. These considerably reduce therequirement for greenhouse heaters. These are available from gardeningsupply outlets. There are also small heating ‘mats’ which go under a trayand heat just that one area - very quick and cheap to run.

LightingAs mentioned in our previous article, standard fluorescent tubes can

offer invaluable light for plants during the shorter days and they areeconomical to run - you only need to supply light to the plants you aregrowing so you can choose how little you want to use artificial lightingor how much depending on your space and ambition!Let us take a look at how we can use artificial light to grow some fresh

chillies as a beacon of warmth in the winter gloom:

Ward off the chill with fresh chilli peppersSimply plant your chilli pepper seeds straight into some normal multipurpose compost, ideal mixed with some vermiculite. Remember thatdifferent varieties take different times to germinate. If you are growinghabanero peppers for example you can expect them to take up to threeor four weeks to germinate, where as annum varieties such as cayennewill sprout much more quickly.Aim to space them about 5cms apart then lightly cover the seeds with

about 0.5cm of compost and spray the tray lightly with water. Check them every day and spray with a little water if they look a bit dry.

Aim to prevent the compost from drying out rather than keeping itwet.

The two main requirements the seed has at this beginning stage areheat and moisture. The optimum temperature for germination varies

from species to speciesbut is roughly in theregion of 70 degrees f.

Try and keep thetemperature of the seedsconstant by using a heated propagator mat under your seed trays orkeep them indoors in a warm cupboard until they have sprouted - thenuse your heated greenhouse or lean - to. The time taken for germination varies greatly between varieties. Some

between one to three weeks. Others such as Habenero may take up tosix weeks or longer.

Then they will require light. Depending on where you are and whichway your greenhouse is facing you may well have enough light to growthem on but if you don’t then you can use a cheap option which is asimple fluorescent tube light bought from any DIY store for around £20.

Purchase tubes that are referred to as ‘cool white’ as they are not thenlikely to give off too much heat and scorch any leaves.

Rig the lights up above your chilli seedlings, positioned between 5-25cm from the top of your plants, but using lightweight chains or thinrope so that you can adjust them higher as your plants grow. Use asimple timer switch so that the plants use daylight as long as possibleand then dial in the artificial light to make up to eighteen hours e.g awinter day gives us seven hours of daylight, you set the timer to delivereleven hours of artificial light during darkness.The end result will be lovely fresh chillies, bursting with goodness and

warmth for those lovely spicy winter warmers. You can, of course, growother plants using this basic method.Finally, by only heating the part of your greenhouse which you use at

any one time you save on energy use so partition off any section not inuse unless you have a small lean-to or cold frame.

There! - it need not be so expensive to set up a simple and smallgreenhouse or lean-to, with a small paraffin heater, and a mini strip light.Low cost, effective and which allows you to still enjoy tending to yourplants - even give you some ‘space’ from the indoors and a sense ofpurpose. In the meantime may we wish you a Merry Christmas and many happy

hours ‘playing’ in your greenhouse. Have fun and be merry!* Always consult a qualified electrician if you require any electrical work for

your greenhouse.

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The Eastwood Funeral Partnership have launched our annual ChristmasRemembrance Trees Appeal, andhave once again chosen to supportour local Air Ambulances charities,the Lincolnshire and NottinghamshireAir Ambulance Trust and theDerbyshire, Leicestershire andRutland Air Ambulance Trust.

Throughout December, a Christmas tree is displayedat each of our four Funeral Homes at Eastwood,Kimberley, Stapleford and Heanor. All are invited to

place a message on the tree in memory of a loved one.In the New Year, we will donate £1 to our chosen

charities for each message which has been placed on thefour trees. Visitors are also welcome to give a donation ifthey wish to.

Anyone unable to visit in person can telephone us withtheir to send their message, or send it online through ourwebsite www.eastwoodfuneralservice.co.uk. Donationscan also be made online via a link from the site.The Eastwood Funeral Partnership – a family tradition ofcare and support.

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A dog is for life, not just for Christmas!

Every year around Christmas and shortly afterwards, Castlefield Kennels get a risein the number of stray dogs. Could you offer a home now for one of these dogs whichhave been with them for up to two months, and all need a permanent, forever home?

Many unclaimed dogs are often frightened, have been turned out on the street and do not understand what has happened tothem, which is why a new home, perhaps before Christmas, would be marvellous for them all.

However, Castlefield Kennels know taking on a new pet is a major decision, a lifetime commitment. So if you can afford the time for love, food, vet fees, worming, de-fleaing, annual vaccinations, then you are ready to take on arescued dog, and just maybe one of these would be for you.

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‘Santa PawsEvent’ (and freeveterinary advice).The staff atChurchcroft Vets arehosting a tea and cakesale to raise money forHearing Dogs for DeafPeople. There will be a selection

of homemade cakes, tea,coffee and squash allserved by head vetGeorge and the team.

As well as theChurchcroft staff, Yasmin,who is a working HearingDog, will be attendingthis event (and probablyhelping to keep an eye on the cakes).

Hearing Dogs alert their deaf companions to everydaysounds and warnings from telephones ringing to fire alarms.Yasmin will be happy to show off her training in touchingwith her paw to get attention when needed.Whilst enjoying a slice of cake, why not discuss any pet

healthcare concerns that you have with George or one of theother staff?

In addition, bring in a photo of your pet looking cute ordoing something daft and the one voted best on the daywins a prize—FREE VACCINES FOR A YEAR. All adults, children and well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend.Saturday December 10th 2-4pm at Churchcroft Veterinary

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Midlands Women’s Aid Charity is a specialist Domestic Abuseservice provider. They were established in February 1974 tosupport women and children experiencing Domestic Abuse.They understand they were one of the first organizationsoutside London to do so. Now having 37 years experience inthis field.

In August 1976 they opened their Refuge (safe house) andwere immediately inundated with referrals from all parts ofthe country. To date they have supported some 3000 womento escape Domestic Abuse and helped them improved theirand their children’s lives.

“We provide Outreach and Children’s Services within thelocal community of Broxtowe. These services provide

emotional support to women and children, help them come to terms with theirexperiences, discuss and identify how to take control of their lives and move forward.Almost 9000 women and children have benefited from the Outreach service.

Outreach also delivers training and awareness session to women, children andagencies. We offer a variety of courses from confidence building to employabilityskills with a view to getting women back to work and to encourage children to partin good citizenship. We are deeply embedded in this community and have many local supporters who

help provide us with donations of money, food, clothing and household goods. Manyof our families arrive at the Refuge with only the clothes they stand up in. Thesedonations go some way to provide basis essentials and help our clients to set uphome when they are eventually re-housed. We take this opportunity to thank all ofour benefactors and look forward to their continued support.

We appreciate everyone has had to tighten their belts this year especially at thistime. However, we would ask every reader to please support our Christmas Appeal.This year Tesco Extra, Beeston have kindly allowed us to appeal to shoppers in theirstore for donations of food, toiletries or gifts. When shopping please buy a extra itemand donate it in store”.

Help fill a Christmas stocking for a vulnerable child.Midland Women’s Aid . Telephone: 0115 925 7647www.midlandswomensaid.org.ukemail: midlandswomensaid@tiscali.co.uk

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breeze appealDomestic Abuse affects 1 in 4 women at some point intheir lives. The abuse can be to a woman, man or child. Ittakes many forms, emotional, sexual, physical, financialor verbal. Domestic Abuse does not discriminate againstage, sex, race, colour, religion, culture or background.Breeze meets an organisation that can help...

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ARIES [March 21st-April 20th]New ideas with prospects for thefuture keep you occupied for awhile. Making sure there will be noloss but everything to gain, youtread carefully. You value time withsomeone close therefore choosethe day carefully for both. Concernover family are kept under wrapsuntil pressure eases. Organisation isthe key to a successful month.TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th]Full of energy and feeling moreyourself you work as efficiently aspossible clearing up any neglectedjobs in and around the home. Anybacklog of paperwork is dealt withwhich you feel has held you back.Relationships take on a new mean-ing with a view of what is good forthe future. Accepting social invita-tions brings harmony.

GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st]Positivity becomes the key to a suc-cessful month. Making arrange-ments to suit yourself and othersbecomes exciting, with plans for fu-ture events. Taking time out to lenda hand goes down well. Ideas tobring a boost to finances could welltake off mid month. Regainingwhat is yours by right looks promis-ing to you but not others.

CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd]With a heavy month one way or an-other you ease up for a day or sorecharging your batteries. Spend-ing time with those you love be-comes important. Looking forwardto certain days and dates you pre-pare well in advance. Taking chargeof one situation makes another re-alise you mean business. Prepara-tions get under way for change.LEO [July 24th-August 23rd]When someone gives you food forthought you challenge them headon clearing any misunderstandingsup immediately allowing them tounderstand they were out of order.A change of heart goes down wellwith you and those you love with rearrangements being made to suit.Adventurous and full of fun youenjoy time out. VIRGO [August 24th-Sep23rd]Busy as ever with still much to doyou use this month for catching upwith what is important around you.Making plans to suit others for cele-brations is well received. Keeping an eye on things in gen-eral you steer someone in the rightdirection avoiding any upset re-garding another. A time for fulfill-ing one ambition close toyour heart.

horoscopesYOUR MONTH AHEAD

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

LIBRA [Sep 24th-October 22nd]Talk about taking one step forwardand ten paces back. Problems arisinginside or outside the home are dealtwith quickly due to your quick think-ing and adaptability. Feeling disap-pointed in the lack of enthusiasmsomeone shows you pull away fromputting all the hurt behind you. Endof month sees good results throughhard work.SCORPIO [Oct 23rd-Nov22nd]Looking back and recalling memo-ries brings emotions to the fore. Youdeal with this once and for all put-ting the past behind you. Secure inwhat you have or are achieving atpresent you plan days dates andtime in meeting up with those whocan help. Family commitments takeover for a while when after then youlook forward.SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd]With celebrations in tow you enjoytime with loved ones. Travellingmore than you wish you changecourse eliminating any tension whendoing so. Ideas for future gainslook promising when in thecompany of those youtrust. You put a stop withsomeone who is takingyour time and energy al-lowing the end of Decem-ber to be your time.

CAPRICORN[Dec 23rd-January 20th]A lack of confidence is soonsquashed when re assessing one sit-uation away from home. Standingyour ground you make sure your notonly seen but heard. Loved onesgive full support. Being treated goesdown well when least expected.Feeling good and ready to party youlook forward to special occasions.New friends enter your life.AQUARIUS[January 21st-February 19th]Any joint decisions, which are madeduring this month, are seen throughallowing both parties to be satisfiedwith the outcome. Treating yourselfbefore the festivities and enjoyingtime alone makes you feel good.Keeping up to date with importantmatters proves difficult when thereis so much interference. Admirationcomes in.

PISCES [February 20th-March 20th]Being decisive pays off when othersare in doubt. Dealing with family

matters takes time and energybut with results you arepleased with. Making time foryourself you make those im-portant changes when andwhere necessary bringing funand laughter into your life.Careful not to overspend youindulge on one occasionwithout guilt.

SURROUNDED BY WARMTH

F ire & Water is a family run business established in Chilwell for eleven years. They have two showrooms.The front showroom displays a variety of fire surrounds, gas and electric fires and the rear showroomdisplays bathrooms and shower enclosures. They provide a supply only or full design and installation

services. If you have purchased a fireplace - gas or electric fire from elsewhere they will fit that too*Successfully serving the needs of customers in this area for twenty two years, aiming to give good value acrossthe board. Free surveys on bathroom and gas fire installations means you know what you will pay before it is fit-ted and will have the best advice to hand to survey your particular job and its completion. Fire surrounds start from £199, Gas Fires from £260 and to complete the look, the backs and hearths rom £165. Why not take a look around their showroom and see the latest ranges with some friendly and warm advice.Fire & Water 192a High Road, Chilwell. Tel: 0115 922 8064 www.fireandwateruk.com * subject to survey

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“Fosteringhas changed

my life”

Her story is one of inspiration as she recounts the highs andlows she has shared with over 100 children since she beganfostering 21 years ago. Now working for Foster Care Associates(FCA), she believes that it is the commitment and 24 hoursupport the organisation provides is what helps to keep her on-track.

Sarah explains: “It really is a team effort and staff at FCA arealways on the end of the phone offering advice and guidancewhenever I need it.”“We’ve fostered over 100 children and everyone has been very

different - it’s a case of recognising their individual needs andmaking sure they feel secure and part of the family.”

Many of the children who come to Sarah have had veryfragmented childhoods and integration in the local communitycan be a major challenge.

Sarah encourages the children to enjoy all sorts of interestsranging from local clubs and sporting activities through tocinema trips, days out and family holidays.

FCA is the UK’s leading independent fostering agency with anetwork of 80 offices. The organisation is continually seekingto attract new and experienced carers who believe they havethe determination and understanding to take up thischallenging yet very rewarding role.

FCA needs foster carers who are living in the Nottinghamarea who can provide a safe and stable home environmentfor vunerable children and young people. Anyoneinterested in finding out more about fostering shouldcontact FCA on freephone: 0800 023 4561 or visit theirwebsite www.iwanttofoster.com

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A former taxi driversteered her life aroundwhen she became afoster carer. The desire to have ahouse full of childrenlaughing and playing iswhat prompted Sarah

Taylor (54) to quit her job as a taxidriver and carve out a new life lookingafter foster children.

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