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new year, new youThe Winter time for some of us is a time to hibernate and retreat on to oursettees! Why not get rid of those Winter Blues and try something new or evenpamper yourself and make sure you look great this season,starting with a smile...

SMILE WITH SUNSHINE DENTURE AND THEIR AWARDWINNING CLINICAL DENTAL TECHNICIAN (DENTURIST)No one wants teeth that look false or unnatural that is why

at Sunshine Denture they make every e!ort to ensure theirpatients look and feel better. “We can create beautiful cosmetic dentures in a vast

range of shapes and shades, either to replicate orimprove on your original teeth.Your can then eat, smile and talk with the con#dence

knowing no-one will guess you are wearing dentures.

The process of providing a denture takesapproximately 5 appointments:

• The initial consultation • Primary impressions • Bite registration to determine proper jaw position• Try in of denture to con#rm colour shape and #t• Fit of denture and any adjustments• Check up after one week to ensure you are happy andcomfortable with your new denture”.

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DANCING FEET SCHOOL OF DANCINGWow! Seventy one trophies andeight National Cups!

Dancing Feet School of Dancesweeps the $oor at The NationalJuvenile and Junior DancingCompetitions in Burton on Trent.

Competitors from Dancing FeetSchool of Dance took part in avariety of Ballroom and Latincompetitions demonstratingtechnique, $air and determinationwhich has resulted it’s the schoolbeing a total success and oneothers aspire to. This is due to extremely high teaching standards, commitment and

passion of Dancing Feet’s principle, Sharron Moncaster. She has been teaching adults and children, Ballroom, Latin, Street and

Classical Sequence for over twenty four years. Sharron’s results speakfor themselves.

Her classes are fun, and her unique teaching ability ensures herdancers learn at their own pace and ability. Being a member of theIDTA and NATD also allows her dancers to participate in IDTA examsand gain outstanding grades.

Due to Sharron’s $are and expertise she is fantastic at choreographingWedding Dances. Taking the couples choice of music, she is able tochoreograph routines suitable for all ages and abilities.

For over two years Sharron’s Zumba classes have rocketed! One classsoon escalated to seven and she now has over two hundred Zumbamembers who attend her sessions.

Being a dancer, Sharron is able to put in that extra $air and elementwhich has made her classes so enjoyable for all ages and abilities.

Sharron also o!ers private dance lessons for anyone who feels theyrequire that little bit of one to one tuition.Contact Sharron Moncaster on 07846 093936 or 0115 973 4797Email her on sharrondancing@yahoo.co.uk

YESSENSIS FOR A BOOST TOYOUR NEW YEARESTEEMThe New Year isalways the besttime to put yourself#rst, re-energiseand treat yourself toguard against thecold winter months At Yessensis The Salon they have rebranded but retained the warm

welcome, discreet, mature, hygienic and professional customerfocussed approach.

They now have purpose built rooms to provide your favouritetreatments Crystal Clear, Elemis and Dermalogica Facials to name yourtop choices. Yessensis have added a Laser Machine for the removal of Skin Tags,

Hair, Warts, Thread Veins and Sun Damage. You will see excellentinstant results!Yessensis are having an Open Day Event on Friday 1st February

with special o#ers and demonstrations of treatments The intention is to raise money for their chosen charity:

Queenswood Methodist Care Home, Cli!grove Avenue, Beestonto support the care home’s fund raising for a new mini bus.

Carol Edwards, who runs Yessensis, has been lecturing and trainingtherapists for over twenty #ve years and would love them to get intouch so that she can have a network of therapists. “Where are you now?” she asks of therapists in the Nottingham, Derby

and Chester#eld area, and “Who can help and support up and comingtherapists?” she adds. Get in touch with Carol if you want to #nd outmore. For clients new and old, you can look your best so...What are you waiting for? See you soon - Carol and the Team @YessensisCall them on 01159 221516

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TAKE CONTROL WITH HYPNOTHERAPY IN 2013Make positive changes to your lifethis year with Sharrie Manno atThink Hypno. As a clinical hypnotherapist,

Sharrie combines hypnotherapy andpsychological techniques to helpclients overcome di!erent issues. Here’s what Sharrie’s clients say:Debbie Lost Weight: “I have greater self-esteem, and have taken backcontrol. I feel happier and healthier.”

JE Stopped Smoking: “I was fairly sceptical. However it is now twentymonths and I haven’t smoked. That says it all.”

Zoe Improved Her Sleep: “It has made me able to sleep soundly.”

Felicity Managed Stress: I can’t say enough about how the sessionsimpacted on my happiness – life feels unrecognisable.”

Mark Overcame Obsessive Thoughts/Habits: “I feel liberated and I’ve gotten my life back.”

Hazel controlled Migraines and Panic Attacks: “I have improved mylife tenfold, I am more motivated, gained new employment and anew direction.”

Social Anxiety restricted AB: “Before I would not go out. After seeing Sharrie I’m doing new things every day.”

Sam reduced Alcohol Dependence: “The work had a profound e!ect.I have techniques for life that I use in every situation to help me.”

Eczema was disturbing Pat’s sleep: “After one session I was asleep in #veminutes. Within four weeks my eczema was healing.”

Chris overcame a Fear of Flying: “I did not take a sleeping tablet for the#rst time in a couple of years! In fact I managed to sleep!”

Contact Sharrie for a free consultation on 0115 9728222 /07870417621, email enquiries@thinkhypno.co.uk or the websiteat www.thinkhypno.co.uk

DANCE WITH STYLEP & J Dancing hold social dances at the Bramcote Memorial Hall every Friday evening from8pm - 10pm. The venue has its own unique but very friendly atmosphere where you will bemade to feel really welcome, from the moment you walk through the door.“We also hold classes in Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence dancing for both beginners

and improver's and these classes can be covered by either group or private lessons and evenlearning to dance for your wedding or special occasion.There is no dress code and everybody is encouraged to dress the way they feel comfortable

even if it means t-shirt and jeans. We want you to feel like you can’t wait to come back nextweek! So if you want a piece of that , make contact with P&J Dancing”. The First Step is the hardest and everything gets easier from there, so why not join them for a

great evening.P & J Dancing, call Peter on 07946 052 630or Jackie on 07939 963 349www.pandjdancing.co.uk

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Struggling to get into your favouritepairs of jeans after a few too manymince pies this Christmas? Then you need some Zumba in your life!

Start 2013 with a bang - shake, shimmyand slide your way into the New Year. Zumba is a Latin music inspired dance

workout which will help to improve youroverall #tness level, health and well-being. Classes are led by ‘Queen of Zumba’

Carol Burrell and are held at the ChilwellMemorial Institute on Chilwell Road,every Wednesday from 9th January,7.15pm until 8pm. (£5 per class). Go alongand experience the power of Zumba foryourself, everyone welcome! Call Carol on 07985 476 058

A Tea Dance with a friendlyand relaxed atmosphere isheld by Peggy Payne everyWednseday at the BeestonYouth & Community Centre(The Shed) West End,Beeston.The afternoon from 2pm to

4pm has easy listeningmusic with a variety ofdances including Ballroom,Latin American and Easy (and some new) Sequence Dances. Tea andBiscuits are included in the price £3 per person.During the year Charity Tea Dances with a keyboard player are often

held. Everyone is made welcome. Go along and make new friends atan enjoyable afternoon.Telephone Peggy in 0115 925 9580 or email:peggypayne@btinternet.com

MAKE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS PERMANENT IN 2013“Come along and join us!..... and see why so

many people in Beeston have been losingweight and keeping it o! for over two yearsnow”.

Have you tried diets in the past, only to putthe weight back on, and then some?.... ormaybe they make you feel so miserable thatyou just can’t stick to them?....Then make a decision this new year to do it

di!erently, and shed those pounds for the lasttime. There is another way as lots of peoplehave already discovered after using thisamazing programme.It helps you eliminate cravings, impulsive eating, improve portion control,

and see the food you eat in a completely new way... it is a proven way tohelp you shed the pounds easily and e!ortlessly, without having to workhard at it, or feel as if you’re missing out.That’s because you know you don’t want to be addicted to chocolate,

cakes, sweets or rubbish any more, but you’ve found it impossible to breakthe habit for good...and how will these simple classes help you?

By giving you all the tools you need to shed the pounds.... permanently!No surgery or diet, just changes that occur deep down, so that you barelynotice them... until you go to the biscuit tin and realise that you simplydon’t want one any more, or you walk straight past the chocolate withouteven noticing it’s there!You’re just six weeks away from feeling amazing! So sign up today....

Call Bridgette on 07813 462589 at The Park Hypnotherapy Centre forall the details of your next programme. Or check out the website: www.breakthrough-weightloss.co.uk And as a gift to you this new year, try your $rst class for JUST £10...and you can see how amazing they really are for yourself... “Come and join us!”

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FREE DANCE WORKSHOP CHILDREN IN NOTTINGHAMRazzamataz are delighted toannounce there will be aBreak dance workshop takingplace on Saturday 26thJanuary 10am at DjanoglyAcademy. Students at Razzamataz will

be taking part in thisworkshop delivered by one ofthe Midlands best Bboys,Razzamataz are thrilled toallow children from the localarea to take part for free inthis fabulous opportunity. Places are limited and must

be booked in advance. Breakdance has been brought backto life with increase of showslike Got to Dance and Britain'sGot Talent, it’s a big area of dance thatappeals to boys as well girls.Their last workshop wentdown an absolute storm!If you want your child to gain

new skills and build theircon#dence within a safe andhappy environment, thencontact your local Razzamatazto secure a place. Places arelimited and are on a #rst come#rst served basis.For more informationplease contact:Shanley Booth- Principal07971 198010 nottingham@razzamataz.co.uk

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WANT TO DANCE YOUR WAY INTO 2013?Doug at Start Dancin’ welcomes newcomers

to their classes. He #nds that the #rst timeanyone dances they may wonder what toexpect - but reassures that there’s nothing tofeel worried about - it’s all about having funand learning to dance properly.“What do I wear? people ask me this, so I

can tell readers in advance that there isn't adress code for these sessions. Just wearwhat you feel comfortable in, though jeans can be too heavy andtrainers give too much grip. Light shoes, with out too much grip, canmake dancing easier.” says Doug.For those who have never danced before Doug starts from the very

beginning with the dances and will recap them each week. If you haven’t got a partner that’s not necesarily a problem as Doug

tries to match numbers so contact him and he will let you know.Contact Doug on 07760 112 277 or 0115 950 9378

Get $t and lean in 2013Your Christmas weight gone in 9 days!Clean 9 is a natural cleansing programwhich consists of a nine day programmepreparing the way for a cleaner, healthier,happier individual.• Cleanse your system and get the best

possible start to your diet.• Learn the amount of calories your body

needs to lose/maintain/gain weight.• I lost 9.5lbs on Clean 9 and a further stone since and I’m still going!

• Continued support throughout the 9 days and beyond.To learn more about this incredible weight loss program visit:www.veraforever.co.uk/nutrilean or call Helen Bowen an Independent Distributor of Forever Livingon 07776 294459.

• 15% discount in January with the code Breeze99 •

STEP IN TO THE NEW YEAR WITH YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARDAfter celebratingtheir #rst year inbusiness The FootRoom are lookingforward to buildingon their success in2013. They have recently

gained practiceaccreditation bythe Society ofChiropodists &Podiatrists so youcan be con#dent asone of their patientsthat they arecomplying to the highest clinical standards.With over #fteen years experience in the NHS and private practice,

The Foot Room has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to treat allyour foot problems.So whether it is a painful corn or a reoccurring in-growing toenail or

your feet need an MOT, they will be happy to make you anappointment in their clinic.They also provides custom orthotics for musculoskeletal footcare,

specialising in the biomechanical treatment of everyday and sportsrelated foot and ankle pain.The clinic is ground $oor with ample parking and is open #ve

days a week with late evenings and Saturday morningappointments available. So to ensure your feet are $t for 2013 give The Foot Room a callon 0115 928 1000.

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LYNN OF TRISTRAM’S HAIRDRESSING WOULD LIKE TO WELCOMEYOU TO THEIR SALON

Why not startthe New Yearo! with thelook you have alwayswanted? A real boost

to your selfesteem and areason togive your#tnessresolutionthat extrapush - youwill look fantastic as you get #tter!Although they are o! the High Street, Tristram’s are still local, open to

the general public and very accessible with a large free car park, ando!ering a very professional hair salon in luxurious surroundings tomake their customers feel very special. The dedicated team there have worked extremely hard to build up

a regular clientele of both ladies and gents with four fully quali#edstylists and a wealth of experience in all aspects of hairdressing.Tristram's are a L'Oreal Professional appointed salon o!ering all

current colours including INOA.“As we are in a health and leisure club, we o!er a very upmarket

experience but we don't re$ect this in our pricing. Gents dry cuts arecurrently £10 and all ladies services are comparable with otherlocal salons” says Lynn.You can visit their website at www.tristramshairdressing.co.ukand $nd them on Facebook where information and current o#erscan be found. Call Tristram’s on 0115 972 3121

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Brrrrrr! IT’S COLD! “Well, it is Winter and

may I take thisopportunity to wishyou all a Happy andHealthy New Year.

As regular readers ofBreeze you know I putgreat emphasis onprotecting ourselvesby being observantahead of the game.

By that I mean, don’twait until somethinggoes wrong beforeaddressing the problem.

Of course, my maininterest is health and we all need to pay attention to the signs andsymptoms our bodies use to make us aware of problems. Speci#cally,let’s look at our feet! We all know that it takes very little to upsetthem, chilblains, corns, verrucae, fungal nails and hard skin.

Even if it simply a case of nails being too long, pressure exerted ontoes by shoes and even slippers can be really uncomfortable.

All this boils down to the usual theme, prevention is always, alwaysbetter than cure. Take time to really look at your feet and be aware ofany red marks that indicate pressure points.

Take time (only a few minutes) to cream your feet on rising in themorning and just before you get into bed. If you persevere with thissimple regime, you will be astonished by the massive improvementyou see and feel. Also, by doing this, you will get an early warning ofproblem areas that may be appearing”.Call Marion to make an appointment – 0115 939 3662

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Danielle Fynney, a quali#edPersonal Fitness Instructorknows about motivation afterthe New Years resolutions havebeen made.It’s around this time of year

that we start to look forward tothe good weather, and moreimportantly, how we might lookon the beach! If you’d like to lose weight,

tone up and become generally #tter, but need a little help, that’s whereDanielle comes in.She will design an exercise

programme tailored to yourneeds. The right exercises,combined with advice on nutrition and weight management will support your training and give you a healthy, balanced diet and lifestyle.You’ll #nd working with her cost-e!ective too, as one-to-one

sessions cost from just £30 per hour, meaning that your money will work harder in a shorter time than the cost of an expensive gym membership.Of course, it’s a two-way street and your willpower and dedication

play a big part, but Danielle will keep you on track, supporting,encouraging and motivating you to achieve the #tness goals you setfor yourself.Leading an active, healthy lifestyle is not rocket science, and there’s

never been a better time to make a positive di!erence to your #tness.Working with Danielle either at home or at the gym will help you get

there - Danielle hopes to see you soon.Contact Danielle on 07738 869814email: danniking@hotmail.com

COMMITMENT TO COUNSELLINGOcean Counselling Services wasestablished by Mandy Scott andCaroline Stancer, two professionalcounsellors and trainers whotogether have over twenty two yearsof experience of working with avariety of di!erent clients. They alsohave extensive experience of trainingwhich includes training counsellors

right through from introductory to diploma level. They are in their second year of o!ering high-quality person-

centred counselling training. They are both fully accredited with the British Association for

Counselling and Psychotherapy and all the training on theirforthcoming Certi#cate in Counselling will be provided by BACPaccredited counsellors.Ocean Counselling Services also o!er low student to tutor ratios

so that you receive a high level of personal attention and feedback.The course delivery is varied, responsive to individual needs ando!ered in a warm, non-judgmental environment.They also provide listening skills training to organisations, provide

person-centred supervision and o!er a counselling service. Their counselling service o!ers one to one support and the chanceto be listened to in a safe, respectful environment.They are committed to working in a way that is supportive,

nurturing and enables you to make your own decisions about yourlife. Most importantly, it is a place to be heard and understood.Whether you are experienceing depression, relationship problems,

anxiety, issues from childhood, uncertainty about direction orissues around job loss and redundancy, counselling may give youa safe place to talk and begin to #nd a way forward.If you would like any further information or would like to have

a chat about our training or counselling service, do give Mandyor Caroline a ring on 0115 8540068 or 0771 6996294 or alternatively send an e-mail to:info@oceancounsellingservices.co.uk

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Breeze is sad to announce the passing of a verydear friend and business associate.

JOHN GREEN

A loving husband, father, granddad and friend

John was a well known business man in the area,working as an accountant in Beeston for over thirty

years then in the last ten years as a consultant atCVH Accounting.

Funeral Service to be announcedto which all friends are respectfully invited.

Call CVH Accounting on 0115 922 0815 for details

Family $owers only, donations if so desired (cheque only)made payable to ‘PMP Charity’ which may be sent to

Julie Wesson Independent Funeral Directors,The Forge, Wollaton Road, Beeston NG9 2NR

You will be sadly missed by alland we will always remember...

You did it Your Way!

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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

Older people are being encouraged to get back intoexercise by getting involved inweekly Walking Football sessions on o#er atBramcote Leisure Centre, where they canclaim their $rst session absolutely free.The sessions run every Wednesday between 2:00pm

and 3:00pm, with the rules of the game exactly thesame as regular #ve-a-side football –except that participants are only allowed to walk.Cabinet member for Arts, Culture and Leisure,Councillor Richard Robinson said:“Staying active is important at any age, butespecially so for older adults as regularexercise can help to prevent some medicalconditions and help to reduce the risk ofsu!ering a stroke.

First-time Walking Football participants can enjoytheir #rst session for free when thesessions continue in the New Year everyWednesday, starting on Wednesday 9thJanuary 2013.

After the #rst week, admission costs £2.00 withparticipants advised to wear astro trainers ortrainers, as well as shin pads. Refreshments arealso o!ered after each one long session from 3.00pm.

For more information, please contact Broxtowe Sport on 0115 917 3572, emailsport@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/olderadults

Walk this way!

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Every day counts..

COFFEE MORNING AT TREETOPS HOSPICESaturday 2 February 2013. 10am to 12 noon£3 on the door, including refreshmentsTreetops Hospice, Derby Road, Risley, DE72 3SSIncludes a talk by Gay Evans at 10.45am ‘Annoying Ancestors’For more information: www.treetopshospice.org.uk Tel: 0115 949 1264

PAMPER DAY ATTREETOPS HOSPICESunday 17 FebruaryThree half hourtreatments of yourchoice with Light lunch and tea and co!ee available all dayTreat someone special for a Birthday or Valentine’s Day£40 inclusive. To book, contact Marilyn Smith onmsmith@treetopshospice.org.uk or 0115 949 1264Treetops Hospice, Derby Road, Risley,Derbyshire DE72 3SS

TREETOPS HOSPICE GOLF DAYWednesday 15 May 2013Venue: Morley Hayes, Main Road,Morley, Derbyshire DE7 6DGCost £240 per team of 4. Includes welcome refreshments,green fees, basket of range balls,putting competition, two coursemealThere will be tea and co!ee on

arrival 11.30am - 2pm Tee times.18 holes on Championship ManorCourse, on-going two course mealand at 7pm Presentation andCharity Ra%e.

Prizes include: Team prizes, longestdrive, nearest the pin and putting competitionTo book Contact Alex on 0115 949 6932award@treetopshospice.org.uk or visit www.treetopshospice.org.uk

Treetops Hospice in Derbyshire provides respite andpalliative care for adults with illnesses such as cancer,motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis. It alsoprovides help and support to their carers and families.Why not attend one of their events and help make a difference...

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A Happy New Year from all theladies at GEM Connection!

LABBS’ National Bronze Medallists,GEM Connection Ladies BarbershopHarmony Chorus #nished the year ona high with their charity concert atthe Long Eaton Silver Prize BandClub. It was a sell out and a massivehit! Thank you to everyone whocame and took part and everyonewho supported us. We raised £650for each of two charities; HarringtonJunior School and Treetops Hospice.GEM hosted a fantastic festive ladies

evening with an ever – successfulhand bag auction, raising over £500! Congratulations to everyone who

made it a successful night and thanksto everyone who came.

GEM Connection’s 15th BirthdayShow on Saturday 11th May at Post Mill Centre, SouthNormanton, DE55 2EJ, has a line up including BABS Gold medalchampions - Grand Central Chorus, and BABS Youth QuartetChampions – March 4. It looks like it will be a fantastic show! Book now to avoid disappointment as our last show sold out in a

record-breaking 2 weeks!Why not make it your New Year's resolution to take time out for

yourselves ladies, and either go along to one of GEM's events oreven join the chorus? GEM Connection meets every Thursdayfrom 7:30pm at Harrington Junior School, Derby Road, LongEaton, NG10 4BJ.

If you would like to $nd out more, come along to a rehearsal,sponsor us, become part of the mailing list or book us for anevent, please email pro@gemconnection.orgor contact Flin Tubby on 07545 316 986.

Check out the website for news, photos and further informationat www.gemconnection.org

“Come along and see how GEM Connection sparkles!”

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breeze competitionGET READY TO GO WILD WITH MADAGASCAR LIVE!AT CAPITAL FM ARENA NOTTINGHAM

Breeze has teamed up with Stage Entertainment Touring Productionsproudly presents the first arena tour of DreamWorksMadagascar Live!, visiting Capital FM Arena, Nottingham 1-3

February 2013!

A lucky reader will win a family ticket for four people to see the showon 1st February at 6:30pm.

Everyone’s favourite Madagascar characters will star in a live theatricalshow based on the blockbuster DreamWorks Animation franchise,reliving the fun and humour of the animals and their escapades,brilliantly recreated in an arena production of lively storytelling, danceand music, including the hit song ‘Move It, Move It’.Audiences of all ages will love the wild and action-packed adventure as

Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Gira!e, Gloria the Hippoand the plotting penguins escape from their home at New York’s CentralPark Zoo and #nd themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcapworld of King Julien’s Madagascar.This celebration of friendship is brought vividly to life by imaginative

sets and costumes, joyous dance numbers and spectacular new songsbringing West End values to the arena environment. A cast of 25characters take the audience on a journey from Central Park Zoo all theway to the beaches of Madagascar in a song-#lled show for the wholefamily.Bill Damaschke, Chief Creative O"cer for DreamWorks Animation said:

“I could not be more delighted that the characters of Madagascar willbe taking to the stage in the UK in 2013. The show that we have created,and that is being presented by Stage Entertainment TouringProductions brings together all the energy, wit and fun of the #lms tomake an inventive entertaining live experience.  Along with the classictrack ‘Move It, Move It’, we have added a selection of new songs, alongwith sets and costumes, dance and movement that bring the wholeexperience to life in spectacular fashion.”Caspar Gerwe CEO Stage Entertainment Touring Productions said:

“Family members of all ages will love this live staging of DreamWorksAnimation’s Madagascar. A perfect treat for everyone - the showentertains, delights and amuses in equal measure. This UK tour brings thelive version of this much loved story to a venue near you. Don’t miss it!”DreamWorks Madagascar Live! is being presented by Stage

Entertainment Touring Productions.Visit www.madlive.co.uk for lots of fun and adventure!Tickets are now on sale priced at £20, £30, £35 and £50. Family

tickets for four people are priced at £99 with big discounts for groupsof 10+.

Tickets can be booked online atwww.capitalfmarena.com, via the ticket hotline

on 0843 373 3000, or in person at Ticketing &Customer Services, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham.

Please note there is a maximum of six tickets perperson. This show is recommended for everyoneaged 3 years and over. Family tickets are subjectto availability and are not available to bookonline.

Just answer our simple question:Which Zoo are thecharacters from?

Send your answer on a postcardwith your name, address and

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Three budding artists received awards afterbeing named winners of Broxtowe Borough

Council’s ‘My Home’art competition.

Broxtowe Borough Council invitedyounger and older people to enter theirbest artwork to re$ect what makes theborough their home for the chance to winone of three £25.00 gift vouchers.The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe,

Councillor Margaret Handley, was asked tojudge the entries and choose two winnersfrom the older person’s category, and onefrom the younger person’s category:

• Older Person’s Category – Victor Perrett, from Bramcote, for hisphotograph of Attenborough Village. TheMayor commented: “The re$ection of thechurch in the water is excellent. A veryartistic photograph.”

• Older Person’s Category – Roger Chrich,from Chilwell, for his computergenerated painting of his garden insummer. The Mayor commented: “Fantasticwork, it takes skill to create a computergenerated painting. This picture makesme think of summer days.”

• Younger Persons Category – EwanParton, six, from Beeston, for his paintingof his home. The Mayor commented: “Ewanhas an eye for detail – very well done!”The winners were invited to the Council

O"ces in Beeston to receivetheir prize, as well as to see their award-winning paintings on display in the newlyrefurbished Housing Information Room at the Council O"ces.

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1. Courtesy of A W Bourne and www.picturethepast.org.uk2. Courtesy of Nottingham Evening Post and www.picturethepast.org.uk3. Courtesy of L Cripwell and www.picturethepast.org.uk4. Courtesy of A W Bourne and www.picturethepast.org.uk

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Email: info@breeze-magazine.co.uk• We do not accept any professionally taken photographs.

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These recipes can be made inadvance and plated up justbefore serving. Serve yourdishes on a platter for two.Please note: One bottle ofChampagne will be enough tomake these recipes, with a2 glasses left to drink.We think of everything!

All recipes serves 2To prepare and cook all therecipes it will take around 30minutes (don’t forget to leavetime for the sorbet to freeze)

Champagne Sorbet (can be made the day before)Preparation time 5 minutesCooking time 5 minutes plusfreezing time

Ingredients:200g sugar250ml tap water 250ml Champagne250ml chilled water

Method:1. Put the sugar and tap waterin a pan and simmer for 5minutes.2. Add the Champagne andchilled water and allow to cool.3. Pour into a large plasticcontainer and put it in thefreezer. Stir every 40 minutesuntil it starts to freeze (whichshould take approximately 2½hours).4. Leave in the freezer until justbefore serving.

Love biscuitsPreparation time 5 minutesCooking time 10-14 minutes

Ingredients:75g caster sugar, with a littleextra for sprinkling on biscuits125g vegan margarine orbutter125g type ‘00’ $our125g self-raising $ourA pinch of salt1 lemon, juice and zest1 orange, zest only¼ tsp ginger powderA few drops orange essence Pinch of dried chilli 1 tbsp pomegranate syrupIcing sugar, for dusting worktop

Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4.2. Cream together the sugarand margarine. Stir in all theremaining ingredients.3. Dust your work top with alittle icing sugar and roll outthe dough to approximately4mm thick. Cut out yourbiscuits with a heart shapedcutter and place onto a bakingtray lined with parchmentpaper. Finally dust with a littlecaster sugar and bake in theoven for 10-14 minutes or untilgolden brown. 4. As the biscuits cool they willcrisp up. 5. Serve all components on aplate to share.

Chocolate potPreparation time 5 minutes

Ingredients:1 avocado, peeledand de-seeded2 tsp cocoa powder1 drop vanilla extract1 tbsp maple syrup1 tbsp pomegranate molasses

Method:1. Place all of the ingredientsinto a food processor andthoroughly blend. Scrape anymixture that sticks to the sidefor a smooth consistency. Placeprepared mixture into a smallserving bowl and then chill.

Champagne JellyPreparation time 5 minutesCooking time 5 minutes pluschilling time

Ingredients:4 strawberries, chopped intosmall pieces1 sachet Vege-Gel50g sugar250ml Champagne

Method:1. Place the choppedstrawberries into 2 shot glassesor two small wine glasses. 2. Put Vege-Gel and sugar intoa pan and slowly add theChampagne, whisking all thetime with a fork.3. Bring to the boil then pourover the strawberries. 4. Leave to cool for 20 minutesbefore putting in the fridge tochill completely.

Strawberry TartPreparation time 5 minutesCooking time 5 minutes

Ingredients:250g strawberries One pre-made tart case1 sachet Vege-Gel1 tsp orange essence

Method:1. Slice the strawberries andarrange them neatly on yourpastry case.2. Make up one sachet of Vege-Gel as directed on thepacket. Add the orangeessence, then pour over thestrawberries. Allow to set.

POTS OF LOVE

As Valentines approaches, it’s all about thelove this month! Try these naughty but nicerecipes courtesy of © The Vegetarian Society.

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Nottingham & Derby Hot Air BalloonClub was started by a group ofenthusiasts in 1978 and has beena regular sight around Notts andDerbys for 34 years. They are now looking for newmembers...

The club is believed to be unique in the UK as theonly balloon club with membership open to thegeneral public. Members get a chance to getinvolved in all aspects of $ying balloons. “We organise regular training evenings and anumber of other social events.

The club is a non-pro#t making sports club and runby volunteers. We own two complete balloons andmainly $y locally - although in previous years membershave taken a balloon over to balloon meets in the USA,India, France and even Australia. In 2005 we $ew ourballoon across the English Channel. In July 2011 we attendeda meet at Chambley in France and helped set a new worldrecord for the largest simultaneous launch of hot air balloons.

We sometimes get asked to in$ate our balloons at local showsand fetes and also at wedding receptions”. For enquiries about club membership telephone 0115 8541028.

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Better mental health for2013 – A challenge butnot impossible, and notalways painful.

A New Year often bringshope of new possibilitiesand a new future.

For some – and you maybe one of them; a New Yearsimply means more painand su!ering due to issueslike depression, anxiety,relationship problems orwork stressors.

All of these are on theincrease as the pressures ofmodern day living push usever more into mentalhealth problems.

Martin Smith is a leadinglocal therapist with extensiveexperience in helping people move on with their lives and makee!ective changes. Working from a solution focused therapy which can radically help

move people on from a life of pain and su!ering and open the doorsto new ways of being and living that can last and have signi#canta!ects, not just for a New Year but potentially for a lifetime.

Many people seeking his help quickly realise how seeing a solutionfocused therapist can make a real change to their lives.

If you want to make those changes and want the New Year to bereally di!erent this time give Martin a call or email to makean appointment. Appointments are available at times to suit with no waiting list. Call 07 973 410 010 or email itctherapy@aol.com

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Coldi Motors, a localfamily business thrivesbecause they put thesatisfaction of theircustomers at the top of thepriority list, with the allimportant speed of service,honesty of quotes andsensible pricing.

Coldi Motors have been in business forthirty two years and have always workedhard to give the best possible service totheir customers to keep them mobile andsafe with no long waiting times.They do MOT's, services and cover all cars

less than three years old and underwarranty, along with all repairs, clutches,fan belts, head gaskets, welding andexhausts.

Coldi Motors guarantee all their work forpeace of mind. “When a customer brings their car in to a

garage it can be a worry as it’s not theirjob to understand what is wrong with it -We take away the worry and make surethey are only charged for the work done,backing it all up with our guarantee”explains Colleen who runs and owns thegarage.

Coldi Motors are open Monday to Fridayand Saturday mornings and will still beopen when the tram works go ahead(access always from one side or the otherof Ellis Grove just o! Chilwell Road).Proprietor Colleen White, Mechanic

Richard, who has twenty three yearsexperience, and Paul would like to wish “A Happy New Year to all their Customersincluding Roy and Bev and a warmwelcome to new ones”.

Contact Coldi Motors on 0115 925 1488.Ellis Grove, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1EP (o# Chilwell Road).

Here are just few of the manyrecommendations by current customers:

“Always customer focused. Helpful personalservice, reliable and good value for money”.Diane Felstead. Car serviced: Mercedes

“Excellent service and so helpful”.Peter Brigdon. Car serviced: Triumph

“Used this garage since 1995 need l saymore”. Eric Shaw. Car serviced: Vectra/Hyundai

“Good service always”.John Underwood. Car serviced: Alpha

“Very good sta! friendly and helpful”.Pam Miller, car serviced: Astra

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breezegardeningKeeping our hobby enjoyable this winter withlow cost frames & what to use them for.

With still quite some way to go yet before the weather naturallywarms the most obvious aspect to look at is how we can growplants from seed and take them on to mature in the milder springand early summertime.

This is an obvious progression as we have already previouslymentioned saving on your summer bedding plants by growingfrom seed - much cheaper than buying fully grown if you want lotsof colour later in the year. But that is for a future issue. In themeantime we can grow other plants under cover.

Let’s take a look at the two most basic fundamentals of plantgrowth in our cold winter climate:Shelter, Heating

Shelter from the stormIf you opt to do nothing else but build orbuy some sort of shelter you will alreadysave yourself from withered plants inmany cases (due to the cold exposure). Avery basic but e!ective shelter can bemade from a simple lightweight woodenframe (pictured) using two layers ofcommonly available garden $eecepulled over the top and stapled on theinside - neat and it works! Just lift o! totend to plants when needed. Can be usedto help overwinter succulents such as Aloe Vera but many plants willthrive under one of these so you can get them back out again in thespring.

A ‘twin wall’ polycarbonate (sheeting with two layers) covered coldframe or greenhouse will do much more to keep most plants fromdying o! in the winter. They o!er an expanded growing season byholding o! the wind chill and also keeping a minimum amount ofresidual warmth in at night or on cold days. Unheated they won’t feel‘warm’ as such but will make the di!erence in many cases as towhether a plant can survive. Certainly, frost damage should not be aproblem in most normal UK winters (the severe one we had a fewyears ago was exceptional and would mean supplementary heatingof some kind though).

What size of shelter do you need? It’s an obvious question and it willbe dictated largely by two factors: Garden size, Budget

If funds are limited then rest assured a decent sized lean to will notcost a fortune - you can use a wall against the house as a support andeven build up to it (if you don’t intend moving your shelter) usingsomething like 25mm square treated timber.

All you need to do is erect a 2meter wide by 1meter deep base andbuild up from this to form the height you require - usually around1.5meters high.

What you should end up with is abasic frame, rectangular at its baseand coming up to about just belowchest height. The polycarbonate sheets are

simply cut to #t each side andattached using standard #tting pinswhich don’t damage thepolycarbonate but hold it securely tothe wooden frame. They are light soyou can use light gauge timber aswell.if you cover all surfaces except the

front you can then decide to eithermake a pair of small doors and coverthem with polycarbonate sheeting,or you could just attach heavy dutypolythene sheeting to the front byfastening a batten to the top of theframe and clamping the sheet under

it (this stops it tearing in the wind). Secure the front down whenyou ‘close’ the frame up by clamping the bottom of the sheetbetween two pieces of your treated timber - the weight will keepthings in place. Lift the sheet up and rest it on top when you needaccess - simple!

You can #t simple shelves on the inside as needed and removethem during the growing season to accommodate di!erent plants

such as tomatoes etc.All these materials are available from any good DIY supplier and

don’t require advanced joinery skills or expensive tools. You can ofcourse buy one at really modest cost these days.

Warm frontThen we come to heating: there’s really only one contender here for

cost e!ectiveness and that is the standard garden para"n heater.Keep any heater such as this away from the sides and above the heatsource as it would be a #re risk. The proper garden heaters aredesigned to be safe though so do look at purchasing the correct type.A small one would heat the type of modest frame described abovequite easily and enable you to get going with starting plants o! now,ready for the spring. They use so little para"n that you can keeptopping them up and enjoy the thought that it’s not hitting yourelectricity bill!

A small electric heater on a thermostat set to ‘frost’ will not set youback much either though - it all depends how much warmth youneed for the plants you are growing.

With these two basic components now at your disposal you canoverwinter argyranthemums, tender perennials and even citrusplants as well grow your upcoming crops.

Easy to make shelters - this one usesfleece stapled over a simple frame.

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The 2012/13academic year has got off to apurposeful startat BluecoatAcademy Sixth Form.

350 young people enrolledin September, includingrecord numbers staying onafter their GCSEs, as well asthose joining the Sixth Formfrom a range of otherschools across the City and County. This number represents a50% increase over the past six years and these numbers havebeen boosted by the particular success and popularity ofScience and Maths courses, with over 70 students opting forChemistry A Level and Further Maths, now an establishedpart of the curriculum.

Other new courses in September included Photography ALevel and a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Creative Media.Year 13 students have completed university applications,

including a number of medicine and Oxbridge applicants. Students are hoping to repeat the examination success of

the past two years, including 100% pass rate at A Level, with50% of all entries achieving A*, A or B grades.

Master classes have run at lunchtimes over a 6-week blockthis term for Year 11 and 12 students, run by two members of

sta! who are themselvesOxbridge graduates, to help aspiring and gifted students toexcel in either the Science/Maths/Technology or theArts/English/Humanities spheres.At the same time, the Sixth Form remains committed to the

same inclusive ethos of the rest of Bluecoat Academy; 10young people with Special Educational Needs embarked ona one-year Foundation Learning course in Life Skills, as wellas literacy and numeracy, in September.Also this term, 50 Sixth Formers studying A Level Maths

have supported younger students, by mentoring smallgroups of Year 9 students in Maths every Thursday. Whatevera young person’s background or aspirations, BluecoatAcademy Sixth Form is a place where everyone is known asan individual and supported to achieve their best.

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START THE YEAR WITH NICEFRESH BREATH (FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND)!How’s this for a New Yearresolution—get your dog orcat’s teeth in great conditionand smelling fresh?Most pets over the age of #ve

have clear evidence of dentaldisease, smelly breath being acommon giveaway.

As George, the head vet atChurchcroft Vets says: “Pet owners are slowlybecoming more aware of theimportance of healthy teethand gums which are vital for acomfortable mouth.Ongoing care is mostly aboutbrushing the teeth and we havemore and more owners who are able to manage this.However, just as with people, nothing will help a mouth with

infection and tartar until the teeth are professionally cleaned”.To help all dog and cat carers get their pets’ mouths perfect,

Churchcroft are o!ering a massive 30% o! all dentistry in January and February. If you are unsure as to whether your pet’s teeth are #ne or in need of

attention, you can take advantage of a FREE dental check atChurchcroft. George and Jon the vets there can show you any existingproblems or, if everything is in perfect order, discuss with you how tocare for your pet’s teeth to keep them tiptop.

George also asked us to say a big thank you to all whosupported their quiz in December to raise money for AnimalAccident Rescue Unit.

Your generosity raised £150 to help care for injured animals.

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breeze pets corner Just how much noise can a group of children make when given encouragement?Hearing Dogs for Deaf People want you to help them find out by raisingsponsorship for some sort of noise related event.

Hearing dogs alert their deaf recipients to those everyday sounds we takefor granted such as the alarm clock, door bell or baby cry, and dangersignals such as the smoke alarm as well as giving greaterindependence, con#dence and companionship.

In 2008, Hearing Dogs began a ground breaking project todetermine if deaf children could bene#t from the profoundly life-changing experience that a hearing dog can bring. It was well

documented that for an adult a hearing dog can improve con#dence, reliefthe stress, isolation and anxiety that deafness causes. Could a hearing dog dothe same for a deaf eight year old child? The answer was a very positive ‘YES’.

Now we all know that children love nothing more than to make a great dealof noise, especially if they know it will annoy the grown-ups and to capitaliseon this, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are inviting groups of children toorganise an event called ‘Let’s hear it for deaf children’ to raise funds to trainmore puppies as hearing dogs for children.

The idea is for the children to be sponsored to make noise, preferably with somesort of ‘doggy’ theme like singing ‘How much is that doggy in the window’ whileaccompanying themselves with home-made musical instruments such as dustbin lidcymbals, old pots and pans or anything else that will add to the cacophony. WithChristmas approaching, perhaps the noise could be singing Christmas carols or playinginstruments at a festive party. And of course while not all adults will sponsor children to make asmuch noise as possible, nearly everyone will pay them to stop!

To register your event and receive a fundraising pack full of ideas and advice fromHearing Dogs spokesdog ‘Kurt’ visit www.letshearit.org.uk or call Lucy Ward on 01759322255 or e-mail:  lucy.ward@hearingdogs.org.uk

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Floorcraft is afamily owned andmanaged businesswhich opened in2005. It was openedby Clint Lee whowanted to o!er histime servedexperience with aleading departmentstore to his owncustomers and toserve them well.

Clint is well knownin the $ooringbusiness and can o!er expert advice for all your $ooring needs.

At Floorcraft they o!er a large selection of carpets, rugs,sheet vinyl,laminate, arti#cial grass and real wood $ooring. Floorcraft alsospecalise in luxury vinyl tiles as their image shows.“The technology in $oorcoverings has really delivered in all areas

from astonishing and realistic textures which are hard wearing forkitchens, bathrooms and hallways to beautiful and long lastingcarpets” explains Clint.The showroom is open 6 days a week and Floorcraft can provide

free home visit quotations.With over thirty years experience customers can expect top class

advice in all aspects of $oorings. All of their #tters have a wealth of experience and hold the

necessary quali#cations to make your next $oor a joy to walk onand to look at - the #nishing touch to your home!Contact Floorcraft275 Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2BBTel: 0115 922 6700

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horoscopesYOUR MONTH AHEAD

ARIES [March 21st-April 20th]2013 brings positive andwelcoming changes in and aroundyour life. Relationships $ourishwhen imbalances are correctedearly in the New Year. Prospects formaking money come to the forewhen ideas are given the go aheadby those you trust. With morecon#dence and ability to do what isright for you those close bene#tlong term.

TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th]A good old re-shu%e appears to doyou the world of good in moreways than one. Getting rid of theold and bringing in the new provesbene#cial. Partnerships becomestrained early in the New Year butnot for long. You soon get thingsback on track. Finances may take adip but a boost is likely once yourdecision has been made.

GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st]Once over the festive season yourdetermined to begin 2013 in a waythat remains throughout the year.Making some adjustments in yourpersonal life brings harmony andpeace of mind. Working life takes aturn for the better when leastexpected. Healthy options come inwhich you encourage and stick by,ending with good results.

CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd]One wish may well be grantedshould you play your cards right.Special relationships becomeimportant during the beginning ofthe New Year, particularly if single.You’re careful not to rock the boat.Keeping your word you makesomeone’s life more bearable. Extratravelling likely but you do enjoythe change of scenery once there.

LEO [July 24th-August 23rd]With family and friends aroundyour determined you will see themmore often during 2013. Work andgood fortune not far away goals areset for the year ahead. Energeticand raring to go you put long termplans into action, which could wellreap rewards in the foreseeablefuture. Taking up new andinteresting hobbies highlights one day.

VIRGO [August 24th-Sept23rd]After a bit of a hectic few weeksyour ready to put your feet up andthe paint brushes and tools away.One small job could well haveturned into major and messy.Ready for the year ahead and withsome planning ahead you makesome changes due. Helping outwhen others cant brings peace andcalm all round. A busy month ahead.

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

LIBRA [Sept 24th-Oct 22nd]Once the New Year begins andthings around you begin to settledown you make a promise toyourself, which you keep. Unsettledin love is soon put right. Argumentsare left until your ready to say yourpeace. Dealing only with thepositive and not encouragingnegative you succeed in achievingcertain goals by the end ofthe month.

SCORPIO [Oct 23rd-Nov 22nd]2013 holds something specialregarding love and romanceespecially for those who are single.With a smile on your face you areable to take control of one situationspoiling it for another who hadhigh hopes for themselves. Teame!ort likely toward the end of themonth when outside interferencegets in the way of yourachievements.

SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd]Although busy as ever, you achievemore than you thought possible.Once a plan has been made androutine set your willing to turn yourhand at helping out. Any build upof pressure is soon taken away. Ashort break is likely toward end ofmonth. Juggling #nances andkeeping a balance with specialrelationships becomes successful.

CAPRICORN [Dec 23rd-Jan 20th]Your potential becomesapparent when #lling infor someone either at workor as a favour to a friend. Boosting#nances mid month brings a smileon someone’s face. Catching upwith important paperwork helpsalleviate any stress. With plenty ofsocial invitations coming your wayyou soon get back on form enjoyingthe limelight.

AQUARIUS [Jan 21st-Feb 19th]Any exhaustion felt soon passeswhen obstacles are removed asquick as they appear. Mid monthyou feel more relaxed andcon#dent as the month progresses.By making adjustments regardinghome and working life you becomemore in control and able to functionone hundred per cent without anyunwanted interference. Goalsachieved.

PISCES [Feb 20th-March 20th]The New Year brings change intoyour life to which you embrace. Byaccepting one invitation maderecently you take a break soonerthan expected. Social life takes aturn for the better when meetingnew and in$uential people. Givingsupport to others goes a long waywhen in doubt. Keeping #t and withnew interests there are lots to do.

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CHILWELL WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

“We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pmChrist Church Hall, Limegrove Avenue, ChilwellWe enjoy interesting speakers on a wide range of topicsWe are a friendly group and welcome new membersOur next speaker is Mike Davey, Scenic Coastal RamblesOn Wednesday 9th January 2013So join us, refreshments will be servedRing 0115 9724107 for more information”

CAROUSEL  SINGERS  COFFEE MORNING  FEBRUARY 16TH“Come and meet the Carousel Singers at their Co!ee Morningon Saturday February 16th from 10.00 am to 12.00 noonThere will be a wide range of stalls including homemade cakes,jewellery, crafts etc.  The £1 entrance fee will include yourco!ee/tea and biscuits.  The proceeds will go toLincolnshire/Nottinghamshire Air ambulance Appeal.We are hoping to enlarge our choir and are looking especiallyfor lady alto singers.  Choral singing is popular at the moment,as you know, so why not come along and join in the fun!”For more information please contact Anne Cook on 0115 928 3835

HENLEY FARRELL BIG BAND

Known across the Midlands for playing vibrant, swinging musicfor listening and dancing, the Henley Farrell Big Band hasundertaken an exciting new musical project. They will take you ona musical journey and swing their way through the alphabet withthe band's latest project 'An A to Z of Big Band Swing'. Thisexciting concert night will see the band visit every letter of thealphabet as they perform some of the greatest music from thediverse library of the big bands.

During the evening you will enjoy listening to laid back swingfrom some of the biggest names in big band as well as harddriving grooves from more modern masters. The show willfeature music from the likes of: Count Basie, Les Brown, MichaelBuble, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and many morestars of the Big Band world from the past and present. Whateveryour big band tastes, the evening is certain to provide you withthe perfect $avour to tickle your musical taste buds!

You can listen and watch the band perform 'An A to Z of BigBand Swing' at Belper Community Theatre, John O'GauntsWay , Belper, Derbyshire , DE56 0DA on Saturday 9th March at8:00pm. The venue provides an intimate, friendly atmosphereand ample parking. Refreshments will be available suppliedby the 1st Alton Manor Scouts. Tickets are priced at £10 onthe door and in advance: Tel. 07583 714526

Past concert nights have been met with enthusiasm and acclaimand this latest instalment promises to deliver in music andentertainment:  “...this was a real crowd-pleaser, which attractednot only the usual jazz/big band fraternity, but also a healthyproportion of younger people who were clearly thrilled by themusical delights on o!er.” -- South Wales Evening Post.

The Band’s concert nights provide the ideal opportunity for youto enjoy the whole range of musical styles encompassed by thebig band idiom. Whether you are a fan of the classics, mad on themodern, or entirely new to big band music, this show is sure toentertain and will provide you with unforgettable musicalmoments.

The January meeting of the Long Eaton & District Horticultural Society ison Tuesday Jan 15th, at the Moorlands Club, Curzon St. at 7,30 pm. Thespeaker is Je! Bates, who will talk about The Royal Gardens  of Windsor.Collect your seed order. Contact Joan, 0115 9735318

Join a choir for your New Year’s Resolution!Do you like singing? If so, January is a perfect time to join a choir.Christmas is over and work will be starting on music for the nextperformance.Ruddington and District Choral Society will be singing with two

other choirs in a concert in the Albert Hall in June 2013. The musicwill be on a Coronation theme, and will include Parry’s ‘I was Glad’(sang at the Royal Wedding). “We are looking forward to it.The Choir meets on Mondays from 7.15 to 9 15 pm, don’t worry if

you have missed the #rst practices, you are still welcome. We meetat St Peter’s Junior School in Ruddington.There are no auditions. Also, there are free websites and also CDsyou can buy (or download to MP3) which help you practise yourpart”.Ring Pat on 0115 9211451 or see the websitehttp://wwwruddington-choral.org.uk/join.html

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Pear Tree Yard are happy to announcethat they are moving to new premises.They will still be in Sandiacre, but now on Station Road.

Breeze updates you on what you expect to find...

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New Year, New Move!

Pear Tree Yard Craft Centre is a family business that o!ersmore than one service. Incorporating a massive selectionof craft supplies at below-retail prices. They also o!erClarixe Crafts and Collectables and due to the move arenow able to extend their range of vintage decoupage andtoppers, and display a better selection of collectables andcurios.The cake decorations and event supplies sections will now

have its own room, so that these items will be easier to viewand, hopefully, to buy!

In addition to the craft section of Pear Tree Yard clientsold and new will be impressed with the new treatmentareas in their complementary therapy clinic, whichprovides many di!erent therapies.“The main advantage of moving premises is that there will

be no steps! Everything is on the ground $oor, and easilyaccessible through the nice, wide door on Station Road.”

The new premises at 36 Station Road, Sandiacre,Nottingham NG10 5AS

Pear Tree Yard Craft Centre: Tel: 0115 949 7411

Clarixe Crafts and Collectables: Tel: 0115 939 0504

Pear Tree Yard Chiropractic Clinic: Tel: 0115 939 0504

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The Nottingham Centrewelcomes new members, theyprovide a forum for those whoare interested in both localand family history, whether ornot born in Nottingham.

Join them in their days out to places ofinterest in Nottinghamshire and its adjoiningcounties. The group also enjoy givingmembers the opportunity to get to knoweach other at co!ee mornings. New memberscan receive suggestions on how to startresearching their family history and, wherepossible, discussing what they have foundhelpful with those members who may havehit a brick wall.

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THE 2013MEETINGS

The New Year opens on January10th, 2013, with a talk by KevinTopham – The Secret of SherwoodForest. This intriguing talk willreveal the history of Dukes Woodat Eakring, and Winston Churchill’sinstruction to drill and producecrude oil. (Mechanics, 2.15pm.)

Wednesday, 24th January, at7.30pm, Marion Wallwork(Nottingham Centre Chairman)will give a talk entitled ‘FromWaddesden to Workhouse’ aboutNational Trust and non- NationalProperties that fall between thesetwo extremes.

14th February, at 2.15pm ColinHobday will talk about NorthYorkshire – a look at the moors,minsters, and coastline of thisfascinating region.

28th February, at 7.30pm –Dr. Donald Hawthorne willtalk about ‘Antiques ofTomorrow,’ a look at thedesign and manufacturingprocesses of jewellery etc.that will providecollectable items in thefuture.

March 14th – StephenWright will talk aboutGardens and Palaces ofEurope.Time :2.15pm.

March 21st – Beccy Speight ofNational Trust will give an updateon NT Midlands activities, followedby a talk on Octavia Hill (Co-founder of the National Trust).Time: 7.30pm.

April 11th – AGM, followed by, MyFarcical Career as the LiaisonO"cer on a Cruise Ship, by ColinBower. Time: 2.15pm.

April 25th – Stuart Bramwell willgive the #nal talk of the winterprogramme, A DelightfulInheritance, taking in The PeakDistrict, North Wales, Scotland,and The Alps. Time: 7.30pm.

The Nottingham Centre’sactivities of walks, excursions,and holidays book up early, so ifyou would like to get out morethis year with a friendly group ofpeople, contact the MembershipSecretary, Heather Brooks, to$nd out more. Telephone no.0115 9436272. email:heatherbro@aol.comor view the Nottingham Centrewebsite:www.nottinghamnt.co.uk

All meetings take place at TheMechanics, North SherwoodStreet, Nottingham. Admission:£2.00 members, £3.00 visitors.For information about joiningthe Nottingham Centre (which isa&liated to National Trust),contact Mrs.Heather Brooks,0115 9436272.email:heatherbro@aol.com

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