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down memory lane

With a return to ourregular Memory Lane Breezeinvites you to reflect on theseimages courtesy of Picturethe Past....

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'Picture the Past' is a not-for-profit project that aims to makehistoric images from the library and museum collectionsacross the whole of Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham andNottinghamshire, available via a completely free-to-usewebsite. Containing more than 80,000 fully searchablephotographs, postcards, engravings and paintings thewebsite documents how life has changed in the region overthe last few hundred years. You can visit the website forfree at www.picturethepast.org.uk

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“It’s a delight when we see theoutstanding results that our clientsachieve with Strawberry Lipo andEndermology” explains salon ownerCailee Byron. Many have tried lotions, potions, diets, working out in the gym and the like– all to little or no avail, but Cailee has seen clients’ faces light up with theresults they’ve achieved with this new treatment and comments:“It reallydoes warm our hearts.”Clients can help regain their self-esteem with these treatments as many peoplefind the the effects of cellulite, sagging jowls,‘bingo wings’, bulging tummies,poorly defined bottoms or enlarged thighs can have a dramatic effect on howthey feel about themselves. Lowering self-esteem and, sometimes, self-worth.That’s what Cailee finds so great – “seeing the self esteem pour back intopeoples’ lives”.“After each treatment you can actually see peoples’ self confidence being

regained as their skin tightens, as their tummies reduce in size. It is almost, astheir cellulite melts away, their self-confidence just soars.That can be so reward-ing”. she adds.

Strawberry Lipo and Endermology treatments are at the very cutting edge oftechnology. It is truly amazing what these machines can achieve. All whilst theclient is lying down, relaxing, as the treatment gently works its magic. It’s simpleand painless.

Cailee isn’t one to give treatments that she wouldn’t have herself. “I regularlyhave Strawberry Lipo and Endermology sessions” she enthuses.

Clients are not alone in recognising the benefits of this treatment - it’s a regimethat is believed to be shared with many well known celebrities such as ColeenRooney, Claudia Shiffer and Elle Macpherson.“Strawberry Lipo can be just so effective in particular” Cailee continues.This is a

view shared by many in the international press - with rave reviews, Suzi Dixon

writing in theTelegraph Newspaperabout the treatmentwith favourable resultsfor her.“You are in safe hands

with guaranteedresults” Cailee explains.“All my staff are highlytrained both in usingthe machines and inthe help & advice theyoffer.This can really putyou at ease. Plus, wecan actually offer aguarantee behindthe treatments thatwe offer.”Try before you buy

with a superb offer atCailees:“I realise thatsome people can besuspicious of the claimswe make.This is why I’dlike to extend my own personal invitation for people to try either the StrawberryLipo or Endermology treatments for just £35 – a real fraction of the cost. I wouldurge anyone to just give it a go.The results you’ll be able see are just outstand-ing.The results you’ll feel are even better! Plus membership packages areavailable to help you stay as the new you forever!”

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Marie Curie CancerCare is askingpeople to help ‘paintthe town yellow’ thisMarch by wearing adaffodil pin to backits annual GreatDaffodil Appeal.

Every donation for a daffodil will help moreMarie Curie Nurses to provide free care toterminally ill people in their own homes orone of the charity’s hospices.

Most people would choose to die at homeif they were terminally ill, yet the majority diein hospital, the place they least want to be.This year Marie Curie Nurses will make thischoice a reality for people by providing freecare for people in their own homes through-out the UK.

None of this work would be possiblewithout the generous support of peoplewho donate to the Great Daffodil Appeal orgive up their time to volunteer in their localcommunity.

Debbie Ventham, one of the charity’sNursing Ambassadors, explains why theappeal is so important: “I have been a MarieCurie Nurse for seven years and I’ve lookedafter people from all walks of life, includingmy own sister who died at home surrounded

by all her family. Like my sister, most peoplewant the choice of being at home at the endof their life - in their own bed, looking outonto their own garden, with their family andfriends close by - and Marie Curie CancerCare makes this a reality.

“Marie Curie Nurses not only look after thepatient but their families too. We workshifts, often at night, giving carers thechance to take a break, spend quality timewith their loved one, or simply get a goodnight’s sleep. Just being there to talk topatients and their families, to put their mindat ease and allay any fears they may have,can make all the difference.

“In March I’ll be wearing my daffodil pin inmemory and celebration of my mother,sister, and all the patients I’ve had theprivilege of looking after over the years.Please join me by wearing a daffodil pin andensuring that every person with a terminalillness has the choice to access free MarieCurie nursing care.”

Daffodil pins can be picked up from localstores, schools and street throughout March.

The charity is also looking for local stars toplay their part as volunteers behind thescenes. So whether you’ve got two hours ortwo days a week to spare, why not volunteersome of your time to help make the GreatDaffodil Appeal a success. Your time will helpraise much-needed funds so that Marie CurieNurses, like Debbie, can continue their work.

For further information about theappeal or to find out how you canhelp, please call your local Marie CurieFundraiser Laura Read on 0115 9384827 or visitwww.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodilTo access a Marie Curie Nurse, speakto your GP or district nurse. For moreinformation, please visit:www.mariecurie.org.uk

LOCAL EVENTSCollections at:

Tesco, Long Eaton – Fri 18th & Sat 19th FebCo-op Food, Wollaton – Fri 4th & Sat 5th March

Asda, Long Eaton – Fri 18th MarchBeeston Town Centre – Sat 19th MarchSainsbury’s, Beeston - Sat 19th March

Tesco, Beeston – Wed 23rd & Thurs 24th March

Plus more dates throughoutNottinghamshire.

Please contact Laura Read 0115 9384827 or email

laura.read@mariecurie.org.uk

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Weddingbells forhearing dogMitchell...

A hearing dog played an extremelyimportant role at a family weddingrecently when he was the ‘ringbearer’ for his deaf recipient’sdaughter’s marriage ceremony.

Mitchell, a five year old fox-terriercross border collie, proudly carriedthe wedding rings in a small ringpouch fastened with burgundyribbon to his collar.“Emily wanted Mitchell to play a

full role at her wedding as he ispart of the family,” explains Don.“So Mitchell carried the rings up tothe alter and the best man, whohad never met Mitchell, untied thesilk bag from around his neck totake the two rings out of a smallleather pouch. Mitchell neverflinched. Everyone, including the

ceremony officiate commented onhis excellent behaviour.”

Don (60) discovered he was losing his hearing twelve years ago and his world fell apart. Aqualified music teacher, Don played the organ six days a week at the local crematorium. Hishearing loss meant that he quite literally withdrew from his life as he struggled to adjust tohis world of virtual silence.

Says Don:“I found myself withdrawing into a shell and became fearful of the ever increas-ing busy world. I tried to involve myself in charity work, but on one occasion I was stayingovernight at a university campus when there was a fire in a nearby building and everybodywas evacuated on the signal of the smoke alarm. I slept through the alarm, not realising itwas sounding. It was then that I decided to apply for a hearing dog who would not onlyalert me to danger signals such as smoke alarms, but also everyday household sounds likethe doorbell and alarm clock.”

Don was matched with Mitchell and the pair have now been together for over three years.“Life has reverted back to much of what it was before, although sadly there can never bemusic again,” says Don.“Having Mitchell by my side has allowed me to avoid much of thestresses of deafness and what was becoming a dangerous world for me. Mitchell is my bestmate, my dearest trusted companion. I couldn’t be without him; he is a big part of me andwho I am now. My family have seen the difference he has made to my life and that’s whyEmily wanted him to play such an important role at her wedding.”

If you would like to find out more about how you can help to change the future ofa deaf person like Don, please contact Hearing Dogs for Deaf People on 01844348100 (voice and minicom), email info@hearingdogs.org.uk or visit

www.hearingdogs.org.uk

About Hearing Dogs for Deaf PeopleHearing Dogs for Deaf People is a registered charity thattrains dogs to alert deaf people to household sounds anddanger signals such as the doorbell, telephone and smokealarm – providing life-changing independence andconfidence. Dogs are donated for training by breeders andmembers of the public and when possible they are selectedfrom rescue centres. The Charity also has its own breedingscheme. Hearing Dogs provides a national service and nocharge is made to recipients. Since its inception in 1982,Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has placed more than 1700hearing dogs and has around 700 current working partner-ships.

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communityYouth Council led touching tributes

to victims of the Holocaust andsubsequent atrocities at a specialHolocaust Memorial Day service inBramcote Hills Park recently.

Broxtowe Borough Council employees joined councillors, local residents,young people and religious and multi faith groups in the Walled Garden atBramcote Hills Park to mark the 11th annualHolocaust Memorial Day.

Members of the Broxtowe Youth Councildelivered a thought-provoking presentationaround this year’s theme of Untold Stories, whichaimed to tell the story of the lives wasted ingenocide.Following the presentation, a Ginkgo Biloba tree– a species known for its medicinal qualities –was also planted as a touching tribute to DrMatel Shimonovna Chernyavskaya by hergrandson, Igor Chernyavsky.Each year, residents of theBorough mark HolocaustMemorial Day with amemorial event in thetranquil surroundings ofBramcote Hills Park.The annual eventremembers those affectednot only by the crimesagainst humanity commit-ted during the Holocaustbut also in subsequentatrocities in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Kosovo,Darfur and others throughout the world.

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what’s onErewash Musical

Society presents Jekyll& Hyde on 21st - 26thFebruary 2011 at ‘The ChatsworthCentre’ Long Eaton.Breeze finds out what to expect...

Erewash Musical Society are currently inrehearsals for their next show Jekyll and Hyde.This is quite a departure from their recent musicalcomedies such as “Gypsy”,“42nd Street” and“Anything Goes”.

It is a chilling adaptation of Robert LouisStevenson’s epic novel and contains well-knownsongs such as “Bring On The Men,”“In His Eyes,”and “This Is The Moment.”

“The music is fantastic” says ChairwomanChristine Hewitt “and is yet again anotheropportunity for Erewash Musical Society toshowcase the wealth of talent it has within thesociety.” Leading roles are played by Mark Birch asDr Jekyll/Hyde,Tracey Renshaw as Jekyll’s fiancéeEmma Danvers and Netty Leek as his ill-fatedmistress Lucy Harris.The show is set in London 1885, Dr Henry Jekyll

is on the brink of discovering a new formula tosplit the good and evil personalities inside each ofus. However he needs a human being to try theformula to conclude his experiment.When theBoard of Governors of St Jude’s Hospital deny himpermission to do this, Jekyll decides that it is hewho must try out the formula with direconsequences. But how much control will Jekyllhave once he has carried out his intensions, hisalter ego, the misanthropic Edward Hyde, andhow will it affect his friends, acquaintances, andhis fiancée?

Packed with intensity and drama, this is onethriller of a musical you would miss at your peril...

Tickets on sale now at www.erewashmusicalsociety.co.uk or call 01332 875350

You can also obtain tickets from theChatsworth Centre on Saturday mornings.

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Beeston Fields Golf Club datesback to 1837, an impres-sive building set inbeautiful parkland. Theoak panelled diningroom provides manytable options. Why notchoose round tableswith fresh white linen,individual tables of fourto six for intimacy orone big table for adinner party effect?They can provide you with a great choice of wine, or champagne,suggest flower arrangements as table centre pieces, or evenrecommend a close up magician for between course entertainment.

The sun lounge overlooks the golf course and will comfortably seat100 of your friends and family for your big day. Why not bring alonga disco and dance the night away! Their team can guide you throughseating plans and menu choices to make your evening one to beremembered.

You can decorate the rooms to suit the occasion. They can put youin touch with local balloon companies or party planners who can helpyou with whatever you need.

Choose from a selection of dishes to create your menu choices.If you are having a wedding, birthday party, anniversary, christening

or simply getting together with friends they will ensure you have agreat time and have no worries.

Beeston Fields Golf Club, Old Drive, Wollaton RoadBeeston Nottingham NG9 3DDEmail: info@beestonfields.co.uk Tel: 0115 925 7062

Panache welcomes you toview the new spring/summercollections, which are nowarriving.This season theyhave worked hard to producea younger fashionable look,in addition to their classicstyles, which are suitable forall ages.Their quality andcompetitive pricing remainsas high as ever.The new collection includes

Libra dresses in colourfulprints. Smart casual separatesfrom Gollehaug.This yearPanache welcome Erfo, a newGerman collection ofblouses/shirts and tunics.

Elegance and simplicity arekey to Peruzzi’s Spring andSummer collection.Theirtrousers being a firmfavourite with Panachecustomers.They also have more of their summer tops and knitwear from ViaAppia and Viz-a-Viz.These represent good value for their wear and wash ability.And not forgetting the special occasion wear from Gina Bacconi.

In addition Panache will be pleased to show you their colourful and comfort-able shoes/sandals by Capollini. Gady’s jewellery and Gabriella’s bags are full ofcolour and new designs.These represent some of their new collections for the summer season

Please go and browse at your leisure.You will be most welcome.Panache1 Stoney Street, BeestonTel: 0115 922 5278

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Home Made Bakery are hereto make your wedding thatextra special - with ideas andhelp to make it unique.

Lou and her team areprepared to accommodate youin any way possible.

Whatever your tastes theywill work with you to makesure you get what you wanton your big day to suit yourbudget.

For instance why not buy aselection of Home Mades cupcakes or muffins?

Lou can hand decorate yourcake if you wish to bring yourown fruit cake in or she canbake one to order and decorate to your own specific colours anddesign. As a top class and long established bakery the team at Home

Made Bakery can also provide fantastic food for your receptionbe it savouries from their range of tasty hand made sausagerollsand cheese straws.

Also with freshly baked bread and a variety of European stylebreads such as Focaccia, Ciabatta and Tomato Bread your big daycan be both cost conscious, stylish and tasty!

So pop in and have a word with Lou - she can provide advice,ideas and give you the service that Home Made Bakery isrenowned for.Home Made Bakery111 High Rd, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2LHTel: 0115 943 0503

Ever seen a piece of jewellry in a magazine and thought you couldn’t afford tohave it? Well now you can! The experts at Amelie are on hand to advise, createand make your dreams come true with any bespoke pieces to match any outfitor suite any taste. This is the perfect way to finish your special outfit.

Amelie fashion jewellery is a family run business with a wide selection ofexquisite but affordable jewellery designed to cater for all customer’s tastes.

From contemporary or traditional you’ll definitely find something you likeamongst the sparkle and glitz of their new range.There is new stock arriving regularly to the shop, including contemporary

sterling silver, glazed glass, crystal, cubic zirconia, freshwater pearls and naturalsemi precious stones together with a variety of embellished, trendy andstunning handcrafted sequined handbags.

All the staff are friendly and provide an exceptional service within their bright,airy and stylish environment set within a thousand square foot interior.

There is also a creative section where you can make your own jewellery from aselection of beautiful beads – It’s fun and perfect for the more unique andpersonal presents or to get just the look you’re after.Amelie Fashion Jewellery and Accessories 19 Villa Street, Beeston Tel: 0115 9677630

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The latest pattern fromDenby is Halo, a tablewarecollection in the uniqueDenby style. Halo featuresa blend of hand appliedglazes so no two pieces areexactly the same. Therange, all made inDerbyshire, is on sale atDenby Visitor Centre HomeStore and Factory Shop.

The Home Store also hasMonsoon Dinnerware byDenby alongside manyother patterns plus Denby cutlery, glass andcookware. The store runs a Wedding Gift List Servicewhich can be opened in store, or by post. When thelist is closed the Bride and Groom receive 10% of thevalue back in Gift Vouchers.

Denby Visitor Centre is open daily throughout the year with regularevents. Denby Wedding Fayre is on Monday 2nd May, and TV ChefJames Martin will be at Denby for two special Cookery Demonstrationson Sunday 3rd April (Mothers Day),followed by book signing in theHome Store. To book for this eventor for further detailson their Wedding ListService please call 01773740 799. Alternatively seeEvents and Offers at www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk

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Leading local Psychotherapist, Martin Smith PhD runs a wellestablished private practice in Long Eaton and specialises in helpingpeople overcome issues around stress and anxiety, which can so oftenblight their lives.

Martin firmly believes that such conditions do not have to rule andruin lives with effective therapy, individuals can take back control oftheir lives and move on. At this time of year as spring approaches it isan ideal time to take action, the problem is that many people takeaction alone and try to solve their problems without vital support.

With the right support, individual efforts, which are so often wellmeaning can be greatly enhanced to the point where life changes can

be made, and the blight of anxiety, stress, depressionand other related issues can be lifted.

Trying to deal with issues like, anxiety, stress, depres-sion and phobias on your own is difficult and when

things do not work the issue just gets worse forthe person. Martincomments “Coming to seeme people often say it hasbeen so much easier and it isworth while seeking outside professional help”If you feel ready to takeaction now and take control call Martin on 07973 410 010 or emailitctherapy@aol.com to arrange an appointment, he isavailable at times to suit, especiallyweekends and evenings.

Join the retailrevolution! Sellingand buying nearlynew clothes andaccessoriesthrough a fashionagency is not anew concept - thefirst agency wasopened in Londonover seventy yearsago.

Since opening their doors in 1993 Renaissance’s reputation hassoared. Their ever-changing and affordable fashions offer you achance to purchase a fantastic outfit at a fraction of the original price,with many items never worn and labels still intact you’ll definitelywant to visit time and time again. Check out their web site for detailsand a sneaky peek at some of the latest fashions in store.

The imaginatively designed surroundings at Renaissance create arelaxed and informal atmosphere in whichfashions, whether classic or catwalkare presented using colour co-ordination and extensivedisplays.

So why not visit Renaissancefor that special day and impresswith a designer outfit at anaffordable price!Renaissance31 Wollaton Road,Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2NGTelephone: 0115 922 0653www.renaissancefashionagency.co.uk

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“Lose weight” - a weddingpromise we all make. NowiLipo can help give you theboost you need to makeyour promise come true.

By having this treatmentyou will lose centimetres,post treatment exercise isneeded to encourage theloss to stay lost! You must follow a healthybalanced diet to maintainthe loss during and after thetreatment.

“We can do a taster session for £35 so you can see the centimetreloss in just one treatment or the best offer yet, a course of eightsessions is £300, normally priced at £600 this offer is only available thenext three months”.They do book up quickly so contact them for a free consultation early to avoid disappointment. Call 0115 8776945 or email mi-ilipo@hotmail.co.uk www.windowtothewomb.co.uk

Now stocking Nougat products, Zest are delighted to be able to providethis new range of products which are manufactured in England usingtraditional manufacturing techniques to maintain the high quality thatNougat are renowned for.

The range has been designed to offer the complete solution to createan indulgent and calming spa experience at home leaving you feelingcompletely relaxed and rejuvenated.A nice treat for your next holiday or trip away would be the new travel

essential ‘Come Away With Me’. Available in Tuberose & Jasmine, Fig &Pink Cedar and Nougat’s fabulous new fragrance Cherry Blossom.

The Moisturising Soap is vegetable based with Vitamin E and SheaButter to gently cleanse and moisturise the skin and along with theirMoisturising Shower Gel and Conditioning Body Souffle contain MallowExtract, Vitamin E and Wheatgerm and will leave your skin velvety soft. So for a real treat for either you or someone you know come along to

Zest and see the new range for yourself - why not take advantage ofZest’s introductory special offer on the Nougat range? Buy one and getyour second product at half price!Zest Health & Beauty Tel: 0115 972 110050 Tamworth Road, Long Eaton Nottingham NG10 3LW

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Dragon boat racing has anancient Chinese history and theFestival is a re-enactment of a tragic event thattook place more than 2,000 years ago in thekingdom of Chu. Legend has it that falselyaccused of treason and exiled by jealous rivals inthe government, despairing warrior poet, QuYuan, threw himself into the Mi Lo River. Localfishermen rowed out to save the drowning poetand tried to rescue him from vicious fish bybeating the water with their paddles. But theirattempts failed and every year in Hong Kong aTuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival is held as a markof respect for the fishermen’s frantic efforts and tocommemorate the tragic death of Qu Yuan. Thedragon boat’s fierce looking dragon’s heads wereadded later to ward off evil spirits and in HongKong special dumplings are eaten to representthe dumplings that were thrown in to the river tostop the fish eating the mighty Qu’s body.

According to the Chinese calendar, 2011 is theYear of the Rabbit which bodes well for partici-pants in the Dragon Boat Challenge as it isconsidered the luckiest sign in the calendar. Italso symbolises great ambition, talent anddiplomacy, so the winning teams should begracious in their victories! No previous experience is required to take partin the dragon boat racing, just plenty of team spirit so why not take up thechallenge? Thankfully, you don’t need the physical strength of a SteveRedgrave or the athleticism of a Jessica Ennis to be successful as teamwork,timing (and of course a little bit of luck!) win the day. The dragon boats,qualified helms and all racing equipment are provided and each crew of upto 11 people is guaranteed a minimum of three races. The Festival offers afull day of fun on land as well as water with plenty of activities on thebankside to entertain teams and spectators between races.

The Challenge’s official charity, Rainbows Hospice for Children and YoungPeople, is the only children’s hospice in the East Midlands and cares for over220 local children and their families every year. An incredible team helps tocontrol symptoms, improve quality of life and provide end of life care. Toprovide such a high level of expertise and professional care costs £3.8million a year of which less than 15 percent comes from the government.Katie Baxter, Events Manager at the hospice comments:“The Dragon Boat

Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for Rainbows as it gives us a chance toraise essential funds with the help of the local community. Thanks toeveryone involved, we are able to continue to be there.”The top fundraisersfor Rainbows will win the charity trophy plus a special meal kindly donatedby Opium Bar & Restaurant in Nottingham city centre.

Carol Lester, Director of Challenge organisers, Gable Events, adds; “TheChallenge is a great chance for companies and organisations to trysomething completely different, promote themselves to a large localaudience, network with local companies and potential clients and raisemoney for Rainbows. It is also a fantastic team building opportunity - whatbetter way to get to know what makes your colleagues and competitorstick? We expect the Challenge to be even more popular than last year so werecommend teams get their entries in early to guarantee a place”.

For further information and an entry form please visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/nottingham or call Gable Events on01780 470 718.

Rainbows Hospice forChildren and YoungPeople has joined withGable Events to launchthe third NottinghamRiverside FestivalDragon BoatChallenge. The 2011Challenge takesplace as part of theannual RiversideFestival on Sunday7th August on theRiver Trent at theVictoriaEmbankment and isone of the largestand most eagerlyanticipated teamevents in the region.

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New for Light Night,The Eternals arebrought to Nottingham by international

outdoor performance company Kinetika and its partners. These include City Arts Nottingham with support from Nottingham City Council.The Eternals’ visit to Light Night marks an important milestone for Kinetika’s unique, cutting-edge project Imagination Our Nation. ION bringstogether artists, young people and communities across Great Britain, using music, dance and outdoor performance to celebrate culture in ourcommunities.Taking its inspiration from the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Imagination Our Nation aims to involve young people in shaping their future -

becoming champions, achieving their personal best and fulfilling their potential, whatever that may be, as citizens of tomorrow. Representing oneof 5 hubs (or areas of activity)of the innovative 5-year project, City Arts Nottingham is taking a leading role in this national conversation.Imagination Our Nation culminates over the period of the 2012 Games, with huge and fantastic celebratory events involving its thousands ofparticipants from Nottingham and across the UK.

Says Ali Pretty, who devised Imagination Our Nation for Kinetika;“We are thrilled that Light Night will see this fabulous group of characters beingilluminated for the first time. Since our project began in 2008, a number of characters have arrived into communities across Great Britain.Processional structures and magical puppets have brought story, dance, music and wonder to thousands of people in hundreds of events, big andsmall.“Many people will remember the arrival in Nottingham’s Market Square of Star Child, who has since visited a number of schools, parks and events

in the City. We’ve discovered that everyone, especially children, are completely mesmerised by Star Child. No matter where she goes she receives awonderful welcome. And now we have the ‘elders’, the Eternals, here at the Brewhouse Yard, to begin their part in the story.”And Alison Denholm of City Arts adds,“As a core partner of the ION project, we are delighted to be hosting the first gathering of the Eternals, eachof whom will bring at least one smaller Champion puppet with them.Through our community and schools programmes, we have created giantchimes, canopies of leaves and the beautiful Nottingham Goddess. These will all be there to welcome the Eternals. We hope as many people aspossible will be able to see this fabulous event on 18th Feb as part of the Light Night Festival.”

what’s on

City ArtsNottingham is bringing a fabuloustreat to Nottinghamthis month.

Imagination ourNation, an ambitiousnationwide project foryoung people and theircommunities, will play amajor part in the LightNight Festival, as thisevent sees the firstgathering – and illuminating - of anational family of fivegiant puppets, knownas The ‘Eternals’.

Happening on 18thFebruary, the freespectacle will takeplace at the City’sBrewhouse YardMuseum Gardens,Castle Boulevard, and begin at 6pm.

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on a plate

Smoked Garlic & Artichoke andRoasted Butternut SquashRisotto with Lemon Asparagusin a Balsamic DressingServes 4

Ingredients

2 small-medium butternut squashes2 shallots, finely chopped2 sundried tomatoes, finely choppedHalf tsp smoked paprika600ml light vegetable stock125g Arborio rice75ml dry white wine4 cloves smoked garlic, roughly choppedHalf lemon, zest only4 artichoke hearts in brine (rinsed) cut into quarters3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped3 tbsp basil, cut into fine strips

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180C/ 350F/Gas 4. Heat stock in a saucepanuntil boiling, then reduce heat and keep on a low simmer.

2. Cut the squashes in half, remove seeds and drizzle with oliveoil. Roast in the oven for approximately 30 minutes.

3. Combine shallots, tomatoes, paprika and 30ml of the stock in asmall saucepan and cook gently until soft and all the liquid hasbeen absorbed, then transfer mixture to a large frying pan andstir in the rice.

4. Pour in the wine and stir until it has been absorbed, then addthe smoked garlic.

5. Start to add the stock using a large ladle. Cook gently, stirringregularly and making sure all the liquid has been absorbedbefore adding the next ladle full. This should take 25 – 30minutes.

6. Once the rice is tender add the last ladle of stock as well as thelemon zest, artichokes and herbs. Season to taste.

7. Place each squash half on a serving plate and fill with a portionof risotto. Serve with the steamed asparagus and dressing.

Buon Natale Pumpkin RavioliMantua region, Northern Italy

The secret of good Italian food lies in the way it carefully combines flavourswhilst maintaining the integrity of simple ingredients and this fragrantPumpkin Ravioli is no exception to that rule. The dish is traditionally eaten inNorthern Italy as part of the Christmas Eve Banquet, after which the childrenput out their shoes in anticipation of a visit from La Befana – a female Santa -who fills footwear with small toys and treats, but only if they’ve been good!

Serves 4 Ingredients

For the Pasta:400g flour or, alternatively, a pasta making flour 4 free range eggs 1 tsp salt

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Filling Ingredients:2 kg pumpkin, cut into quarters 15ml olive oil 1 large red onion, peeled andfinely chopped 225g mostarda di frutta (alterna-tively you can use a mixed fruitchutney and add ? tsp blackpepper)1 tsp salt Half tsp ground nutmeg Half tsp ground cinnamon Half tsp ground ginger 125g vegetarian parmesan-stylecheese grated

To Serve:30g butter 30g fresh parley chopped 150g vegetarian parmesan-stylecheese

Courtesy of The Vegetarian Societywe’ve a couple of delights to get yourtaste buds going Nuts this month...Copyright © The Vegetarian Society 2010

Method1. Combine the pasta ingredients,lightly knead and leave in a cling filmedbowl to refrigerate for 1 hour.

2. Heat the oven to 200C, 400F, GasMark 6 and bake pumpkin until soft,approximately 30 minutes.

3. Remove the seeds and scoop out thebaked pulp, finely chop and place intoa bowl.

4. Heat the olive oil and sauté theonions.

5.Reduce heat and add the mostarda difrutta, salt, and ground spices, mix well.

6. Combine the parmesan cheese,pumpkin and onion/spice mixture intoa bowl and set aside.

7. Using a pasta machine or fat rollingpin, roll out the pasta dough 15cm by50cm and 2mm thickness. Layer thepasta sheets between tea towels toprevent them from drying.

8. Place a heaped teaspoon of themixture into 2 rows at approximately10cm distance apart.

9. Lightly spray the pasta with waterand sandwich this with a top layer thuscreating a sandwich effect.

10. Using a ravioli cutter, cut into 5 cmsquares and place into boiling water asquickly as possible.

11. To serve, drain the pasta and returninto the pan along with the butter, andparsley. Lightly mix and serve with theparmesan cheese.

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Trig Smith has always been madly in love with animals and as soon as she gotmarried she started on her collection! Twenty years later and she has had quitea few....“At the moment I have four Cocker Spaniels, Millie, Bella, Florence and Nelly, six

cats, Spice, Hero, Horatio, Jasper, Saffron and Nala. One house rabbit calledChester, four ex-battery hens and one fish called Bob”! Trig has two teenage daughters Rhiannon and Lucy they have both inherited

the animal loving gene.“My eldest daughter has started training to be a veterinary nurse at a local vets

in Chilwell, so for me this is fantastic news”! “I decided to start up my business ‘Creature Care’ as I have always wanted to work with animals and have

realised now is the time to try and fulfil my dreams.I offer a range of pet sitting and pet care services.These include feeding, cuddling and clearing up after

your pet, also I will put your bin out, collect your post, water your garden and switch your house lights on tomake sure your home looks like someone is still there whilst you are away on holiday”.

Trig aims to provide a caring, loving service to allow your pets to carry on living in the comfort of their ownsurroundings whilst you sit back and relax and enjoy your holiday, knowing your favourite pet is being giventhe best possible love, care and attention.For more information and to have a chat with Trig call 0115 8759174 or 07846 140391

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Charlie’s Sweetshop opened onBeeston High Road recently and isalready proving popular with localshoppers.

Owner Jason ‘Charlie’Charlesworth explains

“My family have lived inthe Beeston area formany years. Having been

made redundant lrealised my ambition

to open a traditionalHigh Street shop

reflected on the type ofshops you would have found in the past. People are pleasantly surprised when they see the

traditional variations that we stock, from cola bottles, pear drops, and bonfire toffee plus lotsmore”“Bringing back childhood memories of many of the customers in the shop is a real delight! New

and older generations are amazed at the selection and if we don’t have sweetsyou like you only need to ask and l will endeavour to get it in. Its requests likethese that have enabled me to extend my range.I pride myself on giving the customers what they want and like times gone by,aim to make shopping a pleasant and personal experience.Charlie’s Sweetshop, 80 High Road, Nottingham NG9 2LF

Tel: 07882 355655

If you have a new business and would like to be featured call our

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Approved by both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire TradingStandards GETI Developments offers clients a fast response,quality service for your home improvement needs.

Plastering, decorating, tiling, bathroom and kitchen installa-tions, garden maintenance whatever your requirements GETIwill provide a full written estimate within 24hours of your initialcall, a schedule of works will also be provided so you knowexactly how long your job will take to complete.

Fully insured, references available, and a host of completeproperty developments in their portfolio, GETI provide aprofesional, friendly, and cost effective solution for your propertymaintenance projects.

Check out their website for more details and examples oftheir work at www.getidevelopments.co.ukCall 07958 11 45 46

Don’t wait until the grass grows under your feet, get your garden machinery serviced now! Cutting EdgeMowers are offering a 10% discount on service labour and sharpening costs making this the best time to haveyour garden machinery serviced.Winter is when garden machinery deteriorates considerably, servicing avoids this and ensures efficient working

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“I believe thatmy customersshould lookforward tohaving paintingand decoratingwork carried out.Whether it be athome or in thework place, I feelnice surround-ings can onlyimprove yourquality of life”.M.J.R.Decorating

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by the Painting and Decorating Associationand I have built up a good local reputationover the years”.Call Martin on 0115 922 7755

or 07769 704310

if you have abusiness andwould like to sharesome news withour 23,000readers thenplease call our team on 0115 967 8663.

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Father and son team Poplar Tree Services know all aboutwhat’s important to their customers when it comes to providinga professional tree service,“It’s not about just chopping bits off trees.” says Dave Coupe

from Breaston, father of the father and son team,“It’s aboutworking with our clients and offering advice to ensure we notonly achieve what the customer wants but also what’s best forthe tree and the surrounding habitat.We always do our best toreassure our clients that we will leave their property in a cleanand tidy condition, and in many cases even better!After all people spend a lot of time and money on their gardenwe really do appreciate that investment, so we talk to our clientsabout what changes they can expect once the work is done, andhow their environment will be improved.”

Dave doesn’t deny that being a professional arborist can be adangerous job, not to mention tricky and physically demanding. But he is adamant that the rewardsfar outweigh the dangers.“Its fascinating work and every day brings a new challenge. As a professional arborist I am always

learning something new, and get to work every day outside in the fresh air looking after people’strees – what could be more rewarding than that?”

If you would like some advice about your trees or hedges then contact Dave at Poplar TreeServices on 01332 873762, 07743 828 378 or email info@poplartreeservices.co.uk forsound and unbiased advice.

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Deciding how you would like your garden tolook is the easy part, the real challenge isfinding the best kind of garden designer tosuit your specific requirements.When considering the design of your

garden, one of the best places to start is bygetting in touch with a local gardener or landscaper.

By contacting a professional you are gainingthe best knowledge about not only the bestway to layout your garden space but alsohow to maintain it as it develops and grows.

Today’s designer needs to draw on skillsthat include a sound horticultural knowledge,an understanding of ecology and conserva-tion, the ability to analyse the garden and,most of all, to interpret effectively the hopesand wishes of the client.

Look through portfolios - a complete gardendesign portfolio covers all aspects of hard-landscaping including structure and drainage,planting design and sourcing, maintenance;

costing, project management, as well as anyspecialist elements including water, lightingand garden furniture.

It’s not enough just to know which plantslook best and what soil to use - especiallywhen you are planning a comprehensivere-design that will allow you to enjoy it’sfeatures for many years to come.There may be many reasons that you need

professional help in your garden from thesimple requirement of needing what can be avery physical job doing to sorting out aneyesore within an otherwise reasonable view.The kind of work you might need could be

led by very practical and hence the buildingof structures such as timber framing anddecking. Some gardens, however, are veryplant or tree oriented - especially largergardens.These considerations can be used toweigh which individual you choose to work

with and trust to produce a garden you arereally happy to be in and enjoy.

It has to be said that every garden designlandscaper has their own distinctive approachand so each can offer something from theirportfolio of work that may excite your interest.

If you haven't done so already, spend sometime looking through various landscape designgalleries online or in magazines.

Professional landscaping can be very afford-able depending on what you want to do. If youhave a good idea about what you want inadvance it helps so you can set your budgetparameters.

And don’t forget to choose quality productsbecause, in the end, you tend to get what youpay for. If you clearly define your budget first,then you can begin your landscape designproject with a set level that you won’t go above.

Most of all: really enjoy making the most ofwhat is one of the most enjoyable ‘rooms’ to‘decorate’ in your entire house!

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Gardens, likehomes, tend toreflect the lives ofthose who live in it.Sun worshipperswill have gardenfurniture forsunbathing anddining, moreprivate residentsmay opt for tallprivet bushes toshield them fromunwantedattention, whilethose used toentertaining mightplump for morelavish displays,such as waterfeatures andornately sculptedpieces.

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Entries open for East Midlands’biggest bike rideEntries are now livefor the 2011 Great Notts Bike Ridefollowing the launch of a brand newwebsite. Riders can now log on toto enter and to get all the latestinformation about this year’sevent.Taking place on Sunday 19June this year, the Great NottsBike Ride not only marks FathersDay and the start of National BikeWeek, but it also represents theevent’s 30th birthday!

Find out how you can get involved....

Hugh McClintock, former Chairman of Nottingham Cycling CampaignGroup Pedals, the organisation that founded the ride back in 1982commented:“The Great Notts Bike Ride is a truly fantastic event whichhas grown tremendously over the years. It targets such a wide audience,being an ideal event for the whole family to enjoy, whilst still catering forthe more serious cyclist, representing the diverse range of cyclists acrossthe City and County.“Local people should be proud to be a part of this event, and I’d like tosee a record number of people turn out to ride this year to help uscelebrate its 30th anniversary”

Starting and finishing at the National Watersports Centre, HolmePierrepont, this year the Great Notts Bike Ride will feature a 5k family lapchallenge for all the family to take part on a safe, road-free circuit; an 18mile Community Ride through some of the most beautiful scenery inNottinghamshire; the event’s signature 50 mile Challenge Ride; and aSportive route of around 75 miles for the more serious rider.To celebrate the 30th anniversary, event organisers, Perfect Motion, are

offering an Early Bird Discount for entry into this year’s event. Anyonewho enters before the end of February will be entitled to discountedrates of £21 for the 75 mile sportive, £16 for the 50 mile challenge ride,£13 for the 18 mile community ride and £18 per family (2 adults and 2children) wishing to take part in the family lap challenge.To enter, or for more information on this year’s rides, go towww.greatnottsbikeride.com

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Beeston AFC, established in 1955 are on the look out for a new manager. We kick off there search with some information about the club...

First Team Manager RequiredDue to an increase in the work commitments of our current first team

manager Tim Robinson, the Club are searching for a new manager totake over the running of the side.

About the ClubThe Club was formed in 1955 starting life as City Estates, playing at

The Poplars sports ground in Lenton. For the start of the 1976/77season the Club moved to Central Avenue in Beeston and wererenamed ‘Beeston Amateur Football Club’.

Spells in the Nottinghamshire Combination League; Nottingham andDistrict Spartan League; Notts Amateur Alliance and The MidlandsRegional Alliance followed before moving to The NottinghamshireSenior League for the 2009/10 Season.

Beeston AFC reformed its reserve team for the start of the 2006/07season and entered the team into The Midland Amateur Alliance.During the last four years the team has progressed from MAA DivisionTwo into the Premier Division, winning the Division Two title and MinorCup along the way.

Beeston AFC Veterans are now into their third season and play regularfriendly matches throughout the season

Support StructureThe Club has a committee of eight people, who meet on a monthlybasis to discuss current issues and our aims and objectives.

Facilities and TrainingThe first team play at the Hetley Pearson Recreation ground in Beeston,a fantastic facility which was opened in time for the 2009/10 season,this coincided with their move to the NSL.The reserve team play their football at Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre

which is approximately one mile from the Hetley Pearson Ground.Training is held on a Wednesday night at the University of Nottingham

Beeston Campus, on their 3G pitch between 7pm and 8pm.

If you are interested in the vacancy or finding out more about theClubs aims and objectives, please contact either Club ChairmanRichard Oakes on 07855 800227 or Club Secretary Paul Wolsey07895 589118.

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get your kit on

Are you a local team looking for new players or key members?

Then why not send your information in to Breeze

We would also welcome achievements, success stories about your team or an individual you think deserves some

recognition.

Send about 500 words and as many images as you like toBreeze Magazine / Get your Kit on

156C High Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2LNor email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk

DEADLINE FOR March 11ISSUE: 28th Feb 2011

The editor reserves the right to shorten or modify any materialsubmitted. Whilst every effort will be made to agree withcopyright laws on the images provided it is the senders fullresponsibility to obtain permissions on such copyright imagesbefore supplying to Breeze Magazine.

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The Moonlight Walk is back for asecond year after raising £35,000for Treetops Hospice last year. Are you up for joining in the challengethis year?

The ladies-only event on Friday, 10 June 2011 is a 7 mile circular walk aroundDerby city centre, starting and ending at Derby Rugby Club. The route takeswalkers through the city centre and into the suburbs of Allestree and DarleyAbbey.The event which raises money for adults in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

with life-limiting illnesses was launched last year. More than 400 ladieswalked the first event raising around £35,000, with our biggest fundraisercollecting £730.

Julie Taylor, a district nurse from Chellaston, raised more than £300 last yearand walked in memory of her father John Taylor who died in October 2009.Julie said: “My father had help from the Hospice at Home team which wasmuch needed as mum and I were very tired. It meant my mum could have agood rest while my Dad was being looked after.”Jill Day,61,from Belper also did the Moonlight Walk last year and raised £425.

It was her way of saying thankyou to Treetops Hospice forsupporting her family duringher father's illness.

Jill said: “My mum and Ireceived such fantasticsupport from Treetops whichmeant my mum could sleep. Ifound out about theMoonlight Walk when I wassorting out my mother's houseafter she died. She'd been senta letter because of her connec-tion to the hospice and Inoticed the date of the walkwas also my birthday. I felt likeit was meant to be and so Isigned up, I'll be sure to signup again this year.”

George Cameron, chiefexecutive of Treetops Hospice,said:“It costs us £1.6 million toprovide our services every yearand most of this has to come from fundraising and charitable giving.The £35,000 raised from last year'sMoonlight Walk will help us support so many people with palliative care needs and we are so grateful tothose who sign up for this year's fantastic event.”You can register online: www.moonlightwalkers.co.ukor E-mail: moonlight@treetopshospice.org.uk Call: 0115 949 1264

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About TreetopsHospice

Established in 1992,Treetops Hospice, inRisley, Derbyshire, provides respite care foradults with life-limiting illnesses such ascancer, motor neurone disease and multiplesclerosis.They also provide help and supportto their carers and their families.The catchment area serves over 1 million

people, covering Southern Derbyshire, Derbycity, South West Nottinghamshire andNottingham city. More than half of thefunding for the services has to be raised bycharitable giving.

For more information about TreetopsHospice, please visit the website:www.treetopshospice.org.uk

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ARIES [March 21st –April 20th]With lots of energy around andfeeling more yourself yourdetermined the month is going to begood. By planning ahead yousucceed in bringing together somesatisfactory results. Sorting outunwanted items in the home takestime but you feel better for doing so.Catching up with family and closefriends seems long overdue.

TAURUS [April 21st- May 20th]Meetings of a personal nature maymove slower than anticipated but inthe end gains are made which arenot unsatisfactory.With so much tooccupy your mind at present anyforms of a short break may be put onhold. Discovering who your friendsare at present could well become aneye opener. Mislaying of keys likelybut found in time.

GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st]Speaking your mind becomesimportant when you know others arein the wrong. Celebrations get underway last minute with a sigh of relieffrom an elderly member of the family.Keeping your hands out of yourpockets you allow a youngermember of the family to copeaccordingly.You enjoy being takenout when least expected.

CANCER[June 22nd-July 23rd]After a slow start to the month thingssoon warm up. Getting to grips withideas for the home takes time witheventually both parties agreeing.Being a good listener helps out whensomeone is hurting.You pull backfrom those who drain and take fromyou. Spending time with friends andgoing to places old and new bringsuntold pleasure

LEO [July 24th-August 23rd]Although nothing seems to go toplan beginning of February you carryon through the minor obstacles untilall is clear. Good news arrives whichcompliments your hard work andleaving nothing to chance securewhat you feel is worthwhile. Readyfor a break of some kind you retreatto a place familiar where there ispeace and tranquillity

VIRGO [August 24th-Sept 23rd]With new beginnings on the horizona new you emerges. Letting go of thepast will be easier than you thought.Taking time for yourself and thoseclose to you is enjoyed and wellworth your while. Places to visit withthose you love and helping out if andwhen keep you on your toes.Withnew ideas in mind you look forwardto the year.

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By ANNE HARBOUR Dip.Hyp. HPD. MNCH - Clinical Hypnotherapist HPD.Member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (MNCH)Telephone: 07845 405835

LIBRA [Sep 24th-Oct 22nd]February may not start off the wayyou would have liked with delays ofkind. However everything goes yourway once you have stood yourground making things clear toanother. Any tension betweenpartners disappears with plans madefor a romantic time ahead.Commitments are met with a view ofmaking some changes.

SCORPIO [Oct 23rd-Nov 22nd]Closing the doors to one chapter inyour life and embracing the new onewith enthusiasm gives you that lift ofenergy and determination to succeedwhere you feel you have failed recent-ly. More travelling is highlightedaround the 5th to 14th when timespent with friends becomes ratherspecial. Ideas for financial gain end ofmonth.

SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd]Any disagreements with loved onesare put on hold until a suitable timefor discussions.Taking the bull by thehorns you make one decisionpleasing those you love as well asfamily members.With lots to do awayfrom home a more reliable timetableis kept at hand. Making changes inthe home brings out the paintbrush-es.CAPRICORN [Dec 23rd-Jan 20th]It seems all your hard work of late isabout to pay off long term.Youchange what needs to be changed in

your life and leave the rest to sortitself out. On the ready your preparedto swap and help out when needed.Any minor hiccups regarding yourhome is sorted leaving more than twohappy and content all has been dealtwith correctly.

AQUARIUS [Jan 21st-Feb 19th]Organisation becomes the key tosuccess.You put a plan of action intopractice and by taking control of anyunfinished business achieve yourgoal, making sure there is no repeatperformance.Younger members ofthe family seek attention for all theright reasons. Pulling back fromothers demands, brings peace andcalm into your life.

PISCES [Feb 20th-March 20th]Any tension in the home environmentsoon fades with one person’s sense ofhumour. Love and romance take overfor a day or so then after that its allsystems go. Disappointed with thelack of support from someone, youchange your mind about them, butcarry on the way you always havebeen. Being wined and dined pleases.

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New Year, New Start, New Challenge? – Nottinghamshire Hospice launches an appeal for thepeople of Nottingham to get fit and support their localHospice!!

Why not get in shape and work off some of the Christmas excess while raising money for a localcharity. Nottinghamshire Hospice is launching an appeal for runners to join their Running Team and

has free places available in some of next year’s top running events.“Whether you’re an experienced runner or a complete novice, it doesn’t matter! We have free places in the Adidas

Silverstone Half Marathon, the Reading Half Marathon, the Bupa London 10,000 and the Robin Hood Full or HalfMarathon. Nottinghamshire Hospice can provide you with training tips, a Nottinghamshire Hospice running t-shirtor vest, and details on how to get started with your fundraising”.

Chris White is running the Virgin London Marathon for us in 2011, and tells us about why he is supportingNottinghamshire Hospice; “This is a charity very close to my heart; since January 2008 they have been offeringpalliative care 2 days a week for my mum who suffers with M.S. During this time she has also had to battle againstcancer and undergo major surgery to her shoulder joint which had been damaged by the cancer and subsequenttreatments. During this, the very hardest of times for both my mum and family, the one constant has been the careand total support we as a family have received from the amazing staff at Nottingham Hospice, which I know hasbeen a great comfort to us all whilst allowing my dad the respite from caring which he needs.”

Hospice staff members are also leading by example, Claire Hamer, Fundraising and Marketing Assistant for theHospice, is doing the Reading Half Marathon in March.“Exercise and I have never been close friends,”says Claire,“I’ma complete novice so this is going to be a huge challenge for me!”

The operating costs of the Hospice currently stand at £2.5 million a year of which around 30% comes from N.H.SNottingham and the remaining £1.8 million must be raised through donations, hospice events and sponsoredevents such as those listed above.

So why not join the Nottinghamshire Hospice Running Team?! Join other Nottinghamshire HospiceTeam members on the day or get your friends and family involved too! (Places are available subject to acommitment to raise a minimum amount in sponsorship). Contact the Fundraising Team on 0115 9101008 or by email fundraising@nottshospice.org for more details.

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Each month we feature whats on in YOUR area and bring you up to date with the latestachievements and events of local people and groups.Why not send us your information - ifyou are a non-profit making organisation and you or your group have achieved somethingyou’d like to share with our thousands of readers in our area or you’d like to let readers knowabout an event your group is holding, then send your information to:

NOTICEBOARD, Breeze Magazine,156C High Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2LNor email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk

Please include any photographsDeadline for March 2011 Issue is

28th February 2011

Fancytaking partin VolleyballandBasketball forFun? “We are a groupof people ranging in agefrom 17 to nearly 60,both male and female,who meet from 7.30pmto 9.00pm on a Thursdayevening at FernwoodSecondary School Wollaton, to playvolleyball and basketball, purely for fun”.

“We do not take ourselves very seriously andwe are all abilities. It is just a good way to useup some energy –there are very few opportuni-ties to play these sports at such a low-key,friendly level. Some of us have been comingover twenty years but it would be great to seesome new faces. We have several family groupsthat come.If you are interested why not give it a go?Call Lou on 0115 877 1406 if you have anyquestions.”

AValentines

Breakfast willbe held atBramwell,Bramwell Drive,Bramcote on 13thFebruary, startingat 10am finishingat 12 noon.Addmission is free.Stalls include:

Breakfast cobs, Raffle,Cake stall,Tombola,Refreshments

Spring Fashion Show Back by PopularDemand! on Wednesday 2nd March

7.15pm for 7.30m Harrow Road Community Centre, Harrow Road (behind the shops at Crown Island) Wollaton.

The ladies of Wollaton Park Inner Wheel know a bargainwhen they see one and want to share it with you too.

They are holding another fashion show selling famousbrand named goods. All clothes have recently been

manufactured and are part of stock clearances whichare being sold at a fraction of the cost.

The cost is £5 which includes wine, soft drinks andnibbles. All Inner Wheel proceeds will go towards

CLIC Sargent/Billy's House, QMC.Do go! Take a friend! You will be impressed!

Toton Special Care Baby Knitting Circle invite youand your firends to the 28th Birthday ‘Open House’ at

15 Stapleford Lane, Toton on Monday 21st March 2011. From10am to 4pmThere will be an exhibition of garmetns made especially for theQueens Medical Centre Premature Baby Wards.There will also be bring and buy stalls for books, cakes, groceries

and bric- a-brac, also a selecton of greetings cards will be on sale.Admission is free but donations would be welcome in the jars on

the tables.If you can help on a stall at any time during the day please

contact Eileen on 0115 9732861 so that a rota can be arranged.

Queen’sMedicalCentre

League ofFriends are

holding a Coffeemorning, on Saturday

12th March 2011, 10am-12.There will be a cake stall,

bric-a-brac and several craft stalls.It will be held in the St Leonards

Community Hall at Wollaton.

Attenborough Village BowlsClub welcomes new members

(any age) for the coming seasonwhich starts after Easter.

They are a friendly club with astrong social side, so why not go

down and give it a try?The first month is free.

For Further details ring the Secretary

Mrs DM Mellers on 0115 972 4123

The Long Eaton and District Horticultural Society areholding their Open Spring Flower Show on Saturday, March26th, at the United Reforrmed Church, The Green, Long Eaton

Open 10.00am-4.00pm.There will be Plant Sales, Raffle, tombola,Refreshments. Contact Joan 0115 9735318 for more details

Breaston WI (Womens Institute) are holding a coffee morning and all arewelcome. Enjoy a hot or cold drink and home baking on Saturday February26th from 10am until 12. Held at St. Michael’s School Rooms, next door to St. Michael’s Church in Breaston

The Nottingham Textile art group present a group of skilled, professional textile artists,with many years of experience between them,each specialising in different areas of their craftwhile working in the fascinating world of textile decoration.The exhibition will offer many varied styles of work in this exciting collection.

Printing, dyeing, silk painting, machine embroidery, layering, quilting, appliqué and embellishmentusing a variety of techniques have all been used to achieve thewonderful artwork on display. “This current exhibition is a celebration of our diverse group who havecome together to combine and share a passion for textiles”It is hoped that the exhibition will inspireinterested people to join the group and widen the range of skills we are able to offer.

Come and see an exciting textile and art display on view at Stapleford Library, ChurchStreet, Stapleford from Tues 29th Feb to Sat 26th March. For more details please contact Zoe

on 07792 544 458

Dear Breeze

“I’m writing to let you know how much money Beeston Methodist Carol Choir raised this year

for the Beeston Chilwell Road Methodist Benevolent Society and to thank you again for the publici-

ty which contributed to the choir’s success.

Over the three nights that the choir sang on the streets of Beeston and Chilwell, the sum of £761.25 was raised

through house-to-house collection. Could you say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who heard the choir singing

and gave so generously.”

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An evening of musicand dancing is beingheld in support of theCystic Fibrosis Trust onFriday 18th February whenlocal band ‘HottBoxx’ will beplaying at Beeston Youthand Community Centre.

HottBoxx is a rocking fivepiece band which has beendelighting audiences up anddown the country with its

special blend of rock ‘n’ roll, blues, zydeco, gospel and country.Two members of the band live inChilwell, and have two grandsons who suffer from cystic fibrosis.

CF is the most common life-threatening inherited disease and currently has no cure; theexpected life span of a CF patient is about 35 years. It is a disease in which the internal organs,especially the lungs and digestive system, become clogged with thick sticky mucous resultingin infections and inflammation.The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only national charity solelydedicated to funding all aspects of CF including research into new treatments and the searchfor a cure.

The Community Centre is in West End, Beeston. The bar will be open from 7pm and theband will be on stage at about 8pm. Tickets are £6. For further information phone

(0115) 925 2460.

Representatives from Broxtowe Friends groups from the Friends of GreenwoodCommunity Forum planted a new woodland copse at Brierley Forest Park, Huthwaite in

January to celebrate their 10th anniversary.The tree planting event was held thanks to a grant from Nottinghamshire County Council’s

Local Improvement Scheme.Representatives from the Friends of Brinsley Headstocks and Colliers Wood in Eastwood joined

other groups in the Greenwood area to plant fifteen trees in the newly created “GreenwoodGrove” at Brierley Forest, the venue for the very first Friends of Greenwood meeting in 2000.The Forum, co-ordinated by the Greenwood Community Forest Team, is made up of members

representing thirty five Friends groups who act as the eyes and ears on green spaces and parkswithin the Greenwood Community Forest.The Forum began with ten groups and has built up over the years.They meet near a different

green space four times a year to share experience and knowledge.Colin Barson, Chair of the Friends of Greenwood Community Forum since 2004, and Friends of

Brinsley Headstocks, said:“Brierley Forest Park was the venue for our very first meeting and alsoa flagship park within the Greenwood Community Forest.When the Forum started we had ahandful of dedicated volunteers and as new groups have formed, we have swelled our ranks.”

Coun Richard Butler, Nottinghamshire County Council’s cabinet member for environment andsustainability, said he was delighted to help such a proactive and successful group.

He added:“Nottinghamshire is well known for its green spaces and woodland and groups likeThe Friends of Greenwood help us to maintain that mantle.“May I also thank the many volunteers who turn out on a regular basis to look after our green

spaces and parks and keep them in such wonderful conditions.”

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