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PPublished By MP4DesignEst. 2002 An independent company not connected with any otherpublication or group. All material is copyright and shouldnot be reproduced without permission. We have madeevery effort to make sure any numbers on editorial oradvertisement or details that appear are correct, apologiesif any are incorrect. The publishers do not accept liabilityfor any loss or damage caused by an error, inaccuracy oromission in the printing of an advertisement. By placing anadvert you are agreeing to and are subject to thepublisher’s terms and conditions, copies of which areavailable on request.

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4 mothers day

10 celebrations

14 what’s on

16 recipe

18 memory lane

18 who’s new

20 competition

22 book review

24 breeze appeal

26 breeze appeal

34 gardening

38 pets corner

40 gig guide

42 horoscopes

44 noticeboard

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mum’s the word!With Mother’s Day just around the corner its time to think of ideas to show how much you care. We have a few suggestions to help you decide.

Images courtesy of British Heart Foundation

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Celebrate this Mothering Sundaywith MamaBabyBliss!“As our name suggests, we arededicated to pampering andnurturing mums to be and newmums as well as their babies.

Pregnancy is a crucial time whenmums to be need to look afterthemselves and their growing baby.

Perfect for this is our range ofbeautiful Pregnancy Bliss pamperproducts. Whilst pregnancy can betiring, we also know the real hardwork begins when our babies havearrived. That is why we providepamper afternoons for new mumsto be pampered whilst their babiesare amused by other mumsenjoying a social afternoontogether.We have our range of MamaBliss

pamper products too. Set inluxurious venues, our BabyblissBaby Massage and Baby Yogacourses are a wonderfulopportunity to make new friendsand benefit from gentle post natalhealing and relaxation exercises.

Not forgetting our ‘moreexperienced’ mums!.... we provide special Mothers Day vouchersinviting grandmas to join in the fun by attending one of our babymassage and baby yoga workshops with their daughter/in-law andgrandchild”.Please contact by email:[email protected]

or call 07561 303 780 to treat a wonderful mum you know toMamaBabyBliss products or gift vouchers for pamper afternoonsor one of the courses.

Spring and Summer are on the horizon and time to get those feet outof hibernation.

Already we are seeing shops sporting strappy sandals, holiday wearfor guys and gals so what better time to give yourself a top-to-toeoverhaul? You don’t need reminding that good planning is allimportant so as you embark on a keep fit visit to the gym, resolve tostick to the diet you have been avoiding, don’t forget what keeps therest of you upright, comfortable and looking good.“I refer, of course to your feet, so often neglected, hidden away during

cold months under fluffy socks and boots. If feet could speak, theywould be shouting ‘hello, you up there, remember us?’

Here’s how it might go:Always right: Hey Lefty, haven’t seen you for a while, how have you been?Lefty: A bit tense really, all scrunched up and scratchy, a few aches and

pains, you know how it is How about you?Always right: Sorry to hear you are down there at ground level.

I’m not doing too badly except I think I’ve got one of those corn things.Haven’t seen daylight for ages, nobody cares, nobody notices. Ownerperson ignores all the twinges I keep sending upstairs, no wonder Facelooks grim. I just might call cruelty to feet person.

Owner person: I hear you, time to come out to play. Come on you two,jump to it, I’ve booked an appointment with Marion, she’ll sort you out.

I going on holiday, coming?Face: All smiles!Call Marion Mortimer on

0115 939 3662 and bookyour appointment now.Or why not treat your Mum to a voucher for atreatment as a way to say‘Thank you’ for showingyou how to put your bestfoot forward over theyears!

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Spring is in the air, and with Mothering Sunday just around thecorner, it’s time for us to remember the special ladies in our lifeand all of the things that they do for us. What better way to say ‘thank you’ than to treat your special

lady to a Podiatry treatment at FEET Etc? Time for her to relax, soothe those tired, aching feet and enjoy

a little bit of ‘me-time’. FEET Etc have gift vouchers available for their treatments, as

well as foot creams, nail files etc to continue the treatment athome. Go on, spoil her and put a spring back in her step!

They offer a full range of Podiatry/Chiropody treatments including nail and hard skin care, corn and verruca treatments,and high-risk foot care.

If you have painful feet, heel pain, a sports injury or need insoles,they can help with that too. Call FEET Etc today to make an appointment or visit their

website for more information www.feetetc.co.uk

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May your birthday make you feel as special as you are. Happy Birthday

Love from all your workmates xxx

Happy 2nd Birthday Stanley,Lots of Cuddles and Kisses, Love Mummy, Daddy

and Archie xxx

Happy Birthdays to our special kids,Spencer George Happy 12th, Faris Macie- Jaye Happy 9th

Love Mummy and Daddy xxx

Image courtesy of Anne Lyburn PhotographyJenna and Mike

Happy Birthday Andrew, Love from Mum.Dad, Hazel & families xxx

Happy 4th birthday Georgia lots of lovefrom Auntie April & Uncle Dean xx

Happy 7th Birthday HAZEL, lots of lovefrom Mum, Dad and all the family.

xxxxxxx

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

Send your entries to:Breeze Celebrations, 156 HIGH ROAD, BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM NG9 2LNor email: [email protected] DEADLINE FOR MAR 12 ISSUE: 26th Mar 2012PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:• We do not accept any professionally taken photographs.• Whilst every effort will be made to agree with copyright laws on the images

provided it is the senders full responsibility to obtain permissions on such copyright images before supplying to Breeze Magazine.

• Please supply a SAE for any photographs to be returned with around15-20 words.

• The editor reserves the right to shorten or modify any material submitted. • Any requests for insertions of a child must be accompanied with a sign letter

of agreement from the Parent or Guardian of that child.

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A combined experienceof over fifty years in the Trade means they are able to consider allaspects of building work including large extensions and homeimprovements to suit any budget. 

They pride themselves on providing a high quality, reliable servicedelivered in a friendly manner. So, if you are considering any project, no matter how small, call today

to arrange your free consultation and quotation.  Contact Pete on 07976 079 992or Jack on 07761 740 270

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LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF THESE CHILDREN:"Mum told us she hit her head on acupboard, but we knew the truth 'cos weheard Dad shouting at her and heard herscreaming" Sarah, aged 10 and Sam aged 7

"He came home and sent us to bed, weknew what was going to happen, oneday I wouldn't leave so he grabbed meby my neck and threw me across theroom, that's when my mum left forgood" Aaron, aged 7

"I heard him go so I went to my Mum, she was covered in blood, she still has a big scar on herface" Jaz, aged 9

"I don't see him any more, I'm glad, he was always shouting and hurt us, Mum smiles now,she has a lovely smile" Corrie, aged 12

"We had to be quiet when he came in, we had to play in our bedroom, he threw our toysaway 'cos we were bad, we hadn't done anything, Mum took us away from him, we're safenow" Ben, aged 8

"My Dad was bad to my Mum, we don't live with him anymore, he lives with anothergirlfriend, I have to go to stay with him because the Judge said so, when I'm there he makesme wear his girlfriends son's clothes, they're too big, then sends me home in them. He makesme change back into my own clothes on the door step. I don't like to go but Mum will getinto trouble. I don't tell her what happens when I'm there 'cos no-one believes her" Craig, aged 7

"Mum was having a baby, he kicked her, she's not having a baby any more" Carly, aged 6

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breeze appealWe often talk about the affects of Domestic Abuse onadults but hundreds of children every year are subjected toor witness Domestic Abuse on a daily basis. Often they arepresent when the abuse takes place or in the next roomhearing the cries of their mother. What about the childrenwhen the abuse has resulted in the death of their mother?

Midlands Women's Aid Charity is a specialistDomestic Abuse service provider. We wereestablished in February 1974 to support womenand children experiencing Domestic Abuse. We provide Refuge for women and childrenadmitting clients from all parts of the Country. OurOutreach and Children's Service are delivered inthe South of the Borough of Broxtowe providingsupport to women and children who for whatever reason cannot access Refuge. We deliverDomestic Abuse awareness training clients andagencies. Also, we provide courses on confidencebuilding, healthy relationship, early interventionand prevention to name but a few.

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

PLEASE HELP US TOBREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

WHAT CAN WE DO?Society needs to challenge the acceptance of Domestic Abuse and speak outagainst it. We need to educate children and support them to grow up to formhealthy relationships which will lead to healthy families which will lead to healthycommunities. “Our organization believes we need to take action now and break the cycle of

abuse. We currently provide early intervention and prevention sessions tochildren and young people, however, there is never enough funding availableto provide these programmes on a regular basis. We are seeking funding to

provide more of these sessions”.

If you wish to make a cash donation,no matter how small, to support thiswork, please contact: Midlands Women's Aid. The Bank112, Derby Road, Stapleford NG9 7AUTel: 0115 9257647

We often talk about the affects of DomesticAbuse on adults but hundreds of childrenevery year are subjected to, try to intervene inor witness Domestic Abuse on a daily basis.Often they are present when the abuse takesplace or in the next room hearing the cries oftheir mother. What about the children whenthe abuse has resulted in the death of theirmother? It is difficult to engage with these children as

many believe this is normal family life. It is onlywhen they start going to school and mixingwith other children they come to notice theirhome life is not the same as their peers.

WHAT ARE EFFECTS?The abuse affects children in many ways, theirpersonal development is often marred byDomestic Abuse. They may feel isolated,excluded, suffer from low self esteem, lackconfidence, develop behavioural problems,over/under achieve and mistrust adults inparticular men.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THESE CHILDREN?Statistics show that many male children growup to be perpetrators of Domestic Abuse andfemale children grow up to form unhealthyrelationships with violent partners. So theCYCLE continues.

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The 'Beeston Craft Collective', a group of local crafters, willbe raising money to allow the centre to take the youngpeople they work with on a residential in the summer. The collective ran a similar event just before Christmas,which was very successful.

It is perfectly timed so you can treat your mum for Mother's Day, or yourself if you wish! There will be manyhome-made local crafts to buy. Also available all day are hot drinks and cupcakes for you to enjoy. Therewill be craft 'making' tables, and other child friendly activities, to keep the little ones busy whilst you enjoya cuppa and soak in the warm atmosphere at this family event.

Lunch can be bought from Beth at 'The Underground Bakery’. Her food is both delicious and lovingly madewith locally sourced produce, some is made to suit the vegetarian palette and those who are gluten free.

The first ten mums through the door will get a goody bag of treats. So why not go along and help themachieve their aim whist enjoying the talent of local artists.

On Saturday March 17th from 10:30am - 4:00pmthere will be a 'Spring Craft Market' at the Pearson Centre onNuart Road in the centre of Beeston.

Breeze finds out more...

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breezerecipe

MethodPreheat the oven to 190C°/ 375F°/ Gas 5. Heat theoil in a large frying pan or wok and fry the onionsand garlic over a medium heat until starting tocolour.

Add the peppers and mushrooms and fry for 3minutes. Transfer to a large casserole dish. Addthe peas, green beans, chopped tomatoes, rice,and paprika. Mix the saffron with the boiling stockand pour into the casserole dish, simmer forabout 5 minutes.

Cover the casserole dish and transfer to the oven.Bake for 30-40 minutes until the rice is tender andthe liquid absorbed. (Alternatively, simmeraltogether in a large pan on the hob).

Season to taste and leave to stand for about 5minutes.

Stir in the olives and serve sprinkled with thetoasted cashew nuts and fresh parsley.

NotesServing suggestion:Serve with a colourful tomato and olive salad witha garlicky oil and vinegar dressing if liked.

Serves 12

Ingredients

4-5 tbsp sunflower oil3 onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, crushed2 red peppers, chopped450g button mushrooms225g frozen peas350g green beans,trimmed and cut into1.25c m/1/2" slices2 x 450g cans choppedtomatoes900g long grain white rice2 tsp paprika1 tsp saffron1.8 ltr vegetable stock(boiling)to taste salt and freshlyground black pepper225g green olives,chopped175g toasted cashew nutshandful fresh parsley,chopped

Looking for inspiration to feed them something differentthis month? Why not try this delicious recipe....Copyright © The Vegetarian Society 2010

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“My name is Jarod, my wifeand I have recently moved

to Wollaton from Bedfordshire.Helping people maintain their

gardens is something I have been doing full-timefor the past fifteen years. Prior to this I completed a threeyear BTEC National Diploma in Horticulture at PershoreCollege of Horticulture, passing with distinction. Goingeven further back you would find me as a bank employee gardening atthe weekends and as a schoolboy with an allotment.

I have a strong passion for gardening and I find it a pleasure to work forpeople in a private capacity, my portfolio of references bearing witnessto this. I guess you could say I have mud in my blood!

If you would like to have some regular help in your garden this yearthen I would be pleased to make an initial visit, without charge, to discussany possible arrangements. I offer the majority of my time as two hourslots on fixed days at fixed times; weekly, fortnightly or monthly. One-off visits are also available.

Give me a call today; I look forward to meeting you and "Bringing orderto your border!" For garden help you can trust call Jarod on 0115 928 9061 or 07973 836013

breezememory laneWe love to publish old school photographs, so if you haveany lurking in the attic or amongst the old family albumswhy not send them in for other readers to enjoy?

Send your images in to: Breeze Magazine / Memory Lane156 HIGH ROAD, BEESTON, NOTTINGHAM NG9 2LNor email: [email protected]

DEADLINE FOR APRIL 12 ISSUE: 26th March 2012

Please supply a SAE for any photographs to bereturned with a brief description.

The editor reserves the right to shorten or modify anymaterial submitted. Whilst every effort will be made toagree with copyright laws on the images provided it isthe senders full responsibility to obtain permissions onsuch copyright images before supplying to

Breeze Magazine.

This month we have been sent thisimage - are you on here or do youknow someone who is!

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Breeze has teamed up with Denby to offer two pairs of tickets to seeTV Chef James Martin as he returns to entertain audiences at Denbywith two special Cookery Demonstrations on Sunday 6th May.

The demonstrations will be held in the a special marquee in the grounds of the pottery at 11am and 2pm.As ever James will delight his audience with a blend of  new recipes, anecdotes and fun!Each performance lasts around an an hour and will be followed by book signing sessions.  Ticket holders

can meet James straight after the demonstration; non-ticket holders will have an opportunity to get theirbooks signed later in the Denby Home Store.

Tickets are £15 per demonstration and can be purchased overthe phone by calling the Denby Visitor Centre Reception on

01773 740 799, or by visiting in person.Denby Visitor Centre holds regular events throughout

the year (see website for details). The centre is free toenter and park, and has a selection of home, garden andgift shops. Bourne's Restaurant is open daily, serving aCarvery on Sundays and Mondays (12pm to 3pm).There are also Pottery Tours daily, free cookerydemonstrations, a small museum and picnic areas.

Denby Visitor Centre. Open daily, Denby,Derbyshire DE5 8NX Tel; 01773 740799  Email: [email protected]

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WIN TICKETS!

We’ve two pairs of tickets to give away to lucky readers. Just answer this simple question and send your

name, address, daytime tel number to:Breeze Magazine, Denby Competition

156 High Road, Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LNClosing date: 23rd April 2012

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THERESTAURANT?

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The following is an extract from the Introductionto the book:

Everyone, regardless of background, status orclass ultimately depends on the land forsurvival.

It is this basic instinctive need that firstinspired me to start growing food. My efforts have nothing to do withcultivating the largest, roundest, shiniestonion or longest, straightest runner bean.Such pastimes are for others. The passionI feel is simply for eating good honestfood whilst simultaneously following thenatural order of things on the plot,tuning in tothe ebb and flow of life beyond

computer screens and outside of wallsand windows.

To feel the sun across my back or rain in my face, to cut a lettuce inmidsummer or gather lovingly tended produce for a deep- winter feast inicy conditions with freezing hands and fingers red raw – this is the stuff ofmy dreams.

I want to be at one with the elements, to feel my place in the neverending cycle of life death and rebirth, to commune with the amazingdiversity of plants and creatures that come and go with the changingseasons. If you allow them, it is these magical ingredients which combineto make the edible gardening experience such an exquisite one.

No two years are the same in thefruit and veg patch. The weather, pests and diseases

and our own personal circumstances areunpredictable and ever changing. But this

book is a guide to what you might achievein the next twelve months. It’s also a

source of tips and information to berevisited again and again.

Whoever you are and wherever youlive, How to Grow Your Own Fruit andVeg is designed to help you achieve just

that and have the time of your life whilstdoing it!

Please note all winners must be able to pick the winningcopy up from the Breeze Office.

Welcome to our first Book Review, where we give you the chance to win copies of the books we feature. This month we look at: How to Grow your own Fruit and Veg.

HOW TO GROW YOUR OWNFRUIT AND VEG

A week-by-week guide to wild-life friendly fruit and

vegetable gardening

JOE HASHMANISBN 978-1-905862-77-1    

Available at all goodbookstores priced at £9.99

Orders: 01476 541080      www.howtobooks.co.uk

WIN A COPY OF THE BOOK!

Just answer this simple question and send your name, address, daytime tel number to:

Breeze Magazine, Book Competition156 High Road, Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LN

Closing date: 26th March 2012WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE

AUTHOR?

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The world’s first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA,was formed on 23 February 1905 by Paul P. Harris, a lawyer whowished to recapture in a professional club the same friendly spirit hehad felt in the small towns of his youth. The name “Rotary” derivedfrom the early practice of rotating meetings among members’ offices.Rotary’s popularity spread throughout the United States in the

decade that followed; clubs were chartered from San Francisco toNew York. By 1921, Rotary clubs had been formed on six continents,and the organization adopted the name Rotary International a yearlater.As Rotary grew, its mission expanded beyond serving the

professional and social interests of club members. Rotarians beganpooling their resources and contributing their talents to help servecommunities in need. The organisation’s dedication to this ideal isbest expressed in its principal motto: Service Above Self. Rotary alsolater embraced a code of ethics, called The 4-Way Test, that has beentranslated into hundreds of languages.What is Rotary Day? It is annually the 23rd February as this is the date

that Rotary started, an organisation that today is one of the largesthumanitarian drivingforces in the world. There are over 1.2 million members servingthrough 33,000 clubsworldwide. Professionaland Business peoplegive of their time andtalents to undertakingworthwhile projectswhich save andimprove lives.

One such projectstarted in 1985 with

the aim of eradicating the crippling childhood disease - Polio. Rotary,through the efforts of its members, the World Health Organisation etchas almost eradicated this disease, worldwide. To date there are onlyfour countries remaining where polio is still prevalent.Immunisation against polio takes place regularly and will continue

until the whole world is free of polio. The Bill and Melinda GatesFoundation has recognised and supported this work spearheaded byRotary by making a substantial offer to Rotary International on top ofwhich it challenged the organisation to raise $200million dollars inthree years, ending June this year. Members of clubs, worldwide haveraised funds and have now successfully met that challenge, ahead oftime. But that’s not the end, funds will still be needed to continue theimmunisation programme.Members of this worldwide organisation are welcomed in any of the

clubs in over 200 countries and regions. They are in a unique positionof being able to reach people in need all over the planet undertakinglife changing projects in health and following disasters not forgettingthe work they carry out in our local communities at home.So on Rotary Day it’s a time to raise the profile of this extraordinary

service led organisation by alerting communities.There are many clubs in our area. If you are interested in helpingthose who are in need and think that by joining a club you couldimpact the lives of others then visit the Rotary web site where you cansearch for a club in your locality and contact them. You will mostwelcome as a visitor and join in an entertaining evening with likeminded individuals.Rotary clubs includes men and women of mixed ages and culture

with a common goal – that of reaching out and helping others.

If you would like to join the Rotary Club of Wollaton Park or oneof the one of the other 100-plus Rotary clubs in our district,contact the Membership Services Officer on 0115 922 3760

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Meet a group who's time and effort has a valuable impact on our community. Breeze finds out more and how you could join them...

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breezeappealA magical secret garden with music for Maggie's

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the door at the end of the hallway inthe town house between the newsagents and charity shop on Angel Row? Well,in May you will have a chance to look around the secret garden that nestles atthe back of Bromley House Library. They are having an ‘open garden’ event toraise funds for Maggie’s, the cancer care charity, as well as the conservationwork they are doing at the library.

“Our walled garden, usually only open to members of the library, is a place oftranquillity and calm in the busy city centre. It is one of the last remaininggardens from the eighteenth century, when Nottingham was known as 'thegarden town'. It will be looking its best in May”.

Maggie’s offers cancer patients and their families practical and emotionalsupport to complement their medical care. The latest Maggie’s centre designedby Piers Gough and Paul Smith has recently opened in Nottingham. Piers callsthe building ‘Maggie’s Teapot’ but really it is more of a tree house. Balconiesextend from the kitchen and meeting rooms and a terrace opens on to thegarden, which is designed to use scent and texture to create a secluded anduplifting area for people to enjoy.

Elizabeth Robinson, Bromley House’s gardener, will be on hand to answer anyqueries, Carol Barstow and her staff will be able to answer any questions aboutthe library (which will not be open for visits on this occasion) and June Perry willbe playing the Hammer Dulcimer. They will also be serving cordials and cake.Opening Time; Saturday May 12 from 2.00pm – 5pmAdmission: £2.00 per person. £4.00 for families (2 Adults + children)For further enquiries please contact Geraldine Gray on 0115 9473134, [email protected] or www.bromleyhouse.org.ukwww.maggiescentres.org/centres/nottingham/introduction.html

WALK, TALK, AND SMELL THE FLOWERS !

It may be freezing outside, but that’s no reason to hibernate. If you feel the need to get out more and to make new friends thisyear, the Nottingham Centre is a friendly social organisationaffiliated to National Trust, which offers a varied programme of talksthroughout the winter and outings during the summer months.

This year’s talks began with ‘Seven Hundred Miles of Coastline,’ a fascinating look at the way the Trust conserves and acquires manymiles of coastline around the British Isles.

The talk in March is on Antarctica, and one on the 27th on‘National Trust Properties in Northamptonshire,’ by Mark Bradshaw.

On April 12th, a short AGM will be followed by a talk on thehistory of Nottingham Castle, by Bill Clarke, and the winterprogramme draws to a close on April 24th with a talk by Lily Dawswith the mysterious title, ‘Dead Men Talking’. To find out more, goalong to the Crowne Plaza hotel at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome(charge £3.00, members £2.00)

Highlights of 2011 day excursions included a trip to Stratford,taking time to visit the historic Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwickon the way. There were trips to Calke Abbey, Windsor Castle, andHanbury Hall, with a river cruise and afternoon tea (always animportant feature of Centre outings!)

This year, members can enjoy a two day trip ‘down south’ whichwill include a visit to Highclere House, the elegant setting for thepopular TV series, Downton Abbey. Highclere House has been thefamily home of the Carnarvon family since 1679. and houses a newEgyptian Exhibition based on the discovery by the 5th Earl ofCarnarvon of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922.

Full details of all the Centre’s summer activities are published inthe Spring Newsletter, one of three newsletters sent out free to allmembers.

But activities don’t end there. The Centre also has a thriving LocalHistory Group, a Garden Group, and a Walking Group, where walksare not confined to local areas. There is something for everyone.

In the past financial year, the Centre has been proud to donatesums of money towards the upkeep of several local National Trustproperties, including £2000 to Southwell Workhouse towards thepurchase of an Under- manager’s desk, and £2000 to Clumbertowards the restoration of cedar trees devastated by the severeweather last winter.

To join the Nottingham Centre costs £5.00 per annum for the firstmember, and £4.00 for each additional member at the sameaddress, but you do have to be a member of National Trust.

Winter meetings take place on the second Thursday of the monthat the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, at 2.15pm.and evening meetings are currently held on the fourth Tuesday atthe Crowne Plaza Hotel, Wollaton Street, Nottingham, at 7.30pm.

To enquire about membership contact Don Thompsett on 01664 823500, email: [email protected] or check out theNottingham Centre website: nottinghamcentre.webplus.net

It is easy, so be like the little birds, spread your wings thisspringtime, and join the friendly, stimulating, and thrivingorganisation that is the Nottingham Centre.

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Training our brain for new living!The power of NLP and SelfHypnosis for personaldevelopment

Neuro linguistic programminghas been around for a longtime; hypnosis has been aroundeven longer. Both have anexcellent variety of tools andtechniques for on-goingpersonal development and canhelp make your life not justbetter but more rewarding inmany different ways. This caninclude helping you to sleepbetter, concentrate better atwork or just understand andcommunicate with others moreeffectively.

Martin Smith is a leading localpsychotherapist and trainer and teaches these techniques on aregular basis to clients he sees for issues ranging from poor sleep,work stress, relationship issues and so much more.

In a short four-week introduction Martin will be looking at simpleand effective techniques that you can learn and take away forpersonal use and to gain greater understanding of these unique andhighly beneficial approachesIf you would like to learn more give Martin a ring to secure

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Riverside Drama Company return to theDuchess Theatre stage at Long Eaton’sChatsworth Centre, West Gate, with a newproduction of the classic Agatha Christiemystery thriller ‘And Then There Were None’from Thursday, 29th-Saturday, 31st March (7.30pm).

Ten people are invited by unknown hosts to a lonely house on a remoteCornish island where a mysterious voice accuses each of them of murder.

First one and then another dies, and the tension grows as they realisethat the killer is one of themselves in a gripping tale.

Directed by Fleur Hebditch, the show stars Gary Peake (CaptainLombard), Keith Salway (Dr Armstrong), Mina Minchin (Miss Rogers,housekeeper), Kath Price (Vera Claythorne), Rob Osmond (GeneralMcKenzie), Celia Billau (Miss Rogers, cook), Paul Norris (William Blore), LizTurner (Emily Brent), Mike Evans (Sir Lawrence Walgrave), Riversidedebutant Clare Toska (Antonia Marston ) and John Lomas (Narracot).Tickets for ‘And Then There Were None’ are priced £7 full and £5

concessions and are available via the group web sitewww.riversidedrama.com, from the Chatsworth Centre coffeemornings on Saturdays (10am-noon) or by calling 0115 9170327 or0115 8750506.

Once this production is over, the group will start work on a summershow, but they have already announced they will be presenting a rareamateur production of the legendary Calendar Girls, by Tim Firth, on 31st October -3rd November.The group rehearse every Thursday night at Bramcote Church of

England Primary School (7.30pm) and new members are always madewelcome.

Riverside offer the chance for people of all ages, abilities and experience(or lack of ) to try their hand at acting.

But for those who have no wish to tread the boards, the group also offera wealth of opportunities to become involved with all aspects of moderntheatre from backstage to front of house.

If you would like to become involved, simply turn up any Thursdayat the Bramcote Church of England School or you can [email protected] or telephone the above numbers.

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Bilborough College is a sixth formcollege that offers A Levels to 16-18year old students and they have beenrecruiting International students since 2008 and currently haveapproximately 100 across both years of the A Level course.

The students are predominately from Mainland China andHong Kong but they also have a smaller number of studentsfrom Vietnam, South Korea and Africa. These students come

over to the UK to experience our world renowned education system and our British culture. “We are looking for families with a spare room who would welcome one or perhaps more of these students into their family life. Students will

need their own room and meals but we are also looking for people who would encourage the students to get involved with family mealtimesand activities. The students will all have good enough English Language skills to be able to hold a conversation. Some will be at an exceptionallevel, others will need further development, and it would be really great for all the students to practice and improve these skills in the home andalso benefit from being absorbed in British culture”.The college has a dedicated bus service with 12 routes from all over Nottingham and we are looking for families who own their own home and

live on one of these routes or on a good public transport route to the City Centre.With all of that the college has a dedicated International Team who will be with you all the way for support, advice and guidance. So if you

think you could be one of our families, they would very much like to speak to you in more detail.

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This month let’s look at your garden in termsof it’s micro- climate, no special equipment isneeded to find this out - just follow some basic principles:

An overview ofyour garden

Take a view onyour gardensurroundings - evenjust beyond itsborders: are thereany buildings ortrees sheltering it?Does it lie where it isexposed to wind?Do any nearby

trees have their topbranches missing?Do the branches

bend away from aWesterly orSoutherly direction

(which means the wind is relatively mild and wet). Know the orientation of your garden as south facing means lots of

sun and anything other than that will mean less light in varyingdegrees - one of the biggest factors the gardener faces. Somegardens are low-lying which affects drainage.

Check if cold air can flow from higher ground or evennearby trees into your garden and can it escape? or islikely to collect in cold pool of air?

Are there any buildings, trees, hedges or walls whichhave sheltered warm spots or are there any exposedwindy corners and corridors?

Identify those dank, sunless areas that make life hardfor many plants.

See what potential there is for sighting new hedges,shrubs and trellis to create sheltered areas.

A handy way to check shady areas is to take aphotograph in the morning, noon and late afternoonand view the results - the human eye is very good atadapting to these conditions and tends to ‘fool’ usinto not noticing shady areas.

When shade is a problem a greenhouse can often bethe best solution to take advantage of an area lesssuitable to open growing - and it avoids the heat buildup problem in summer when growing under glass.

The mini micro - climate guide

Frost pockets: A garden in a frost pocket is at significant risk of late andearly frosts and has a shortened growing season between the first andlast frosts. Avoid early flowering plants in these areas. Cold air cancollect behind barriers which sit at the bottom of a slope such as afences or hedge. Creating a gap in the barrier can give the air a pathwayto drain away which helps alleviate a frost pocket.

Sun aspect: south-facing gardens have more light and warmth thanothers e.g south east, with north-facing areas getting least light. Heat/sun traps can occur in South facing garden areas during summer

if there is a wall or fence nearby. They also heat up in the day releasingwarmth through the night preventing frost and promoting ripening offruits.On the other hand a north-facing side of a fence or wall has the value

of a more equal climate with less extreme of either hot or cold which isfavoured by some plants.

Wind exposure: Wind is one of the most damaging aspects of plantstress. Nearby high ground, trees, hedges, fences or buildings are highlysignificant in helping plant growth.

Exposed hilltop gardens or west-facing slopes (where the majority ofthe prevailing wind comes from) , or in ‘wind tunnels’ between hills arethe most likely to benefit from introducing some sort of shelter. Slowdown rather than block wind using fence panels which are alternated(leaving small gaps), not a solid fence which causes turbulence and isfar more prone to being blown down). Growing conditions areimproved on both sides of the shelter for up to thirty times the heightof the fence or hedge. Closer proximity to it yields the most benefit ofcourse. The only downside is that in some locations it increases shade

markedly (this dependson the direction eg southfacing or not)Avoid corridors between

buildings as the air flownot only dries and coolsplants but the flow insuch places is turbulentwith gusts that areespecially damaging.Gusts stresses plants andreduces planting options.Containers are especiallyvulnerable to drying andwind damage, especiallyif positioned in exposedareas.

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Shaded areas: shady conditionsapproximate to woodland so is favourablefor woodland plants. If shading is due to awalls or fence then the lack roots means thatsoil is relatively moist compared to soilbeneath trees and along hedges.

Drainage: Poor drainage can be due tobeing near ditches, brooks or ponds, withwater levels that come close to the surface. If this is something that is all year roundthen bog and water gardens are likely to behighly successful rather than fighting it withfutile attempts to drain away more waterthan is possible.It is generally more common for waterlevels to fall during summer but remain wetfor the larger part of spring, autumn andwinter. Such areas are very difficult tomanage with only a limited range of plantsable to grow in them. Raised beds are oftenthe most practical solution in many cases asthey offer a greater degree of control beingabove the water level.Modern house construction methods can

result in degraded subsoiland broken drainagesystems. New gardens might

have severe water logging problems eventhough not in low-lying areas. Drainage maybe more likely to succeed in these cases (it isnot uncommon to have a boggy lawn areain these instances).

Drought: With the threat of a waterrestrictions this spring and beyond it isworth considering. Walls can keep rain off,causing a mini-rain shadow up to a metredeep from the bottom of the wall. In thiszone the soil can be unusually dry withplants failing to thrive withoutsupplementary water.Trees roots can spread up to three times the

height of their canopy, with the canopy alsointercepting rain, so that only heavy rainpenetrates to the soil below.

With some of the most importantfundamental aspects of gardeningknowledge covered the beginner should bein a much better position to be one of thosesuccessful ‘green fingered’ gardeners! We willcontinue next month to explore how we canuse this to really make our gardens bloomthis spring and summer - let’s make it thebest gardening year yet!

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ARIES[March 21st-April 20th]Romance, challenges and opportu-nities are around during this month.Any setback with relationships ofany kind is dealt with. Confidentand raring to go in one direction ofyour life you put your best foot for-ward and make those nessaccarychanges to get you cracking. Catch-ing up with friends and family high-lights a day.

TAURUS[April 21st- May 20th]Looking after yourself and thoseyou love becomes important to youduring one week. Taking care notto rock the boat you manage toachieve one ambition, which is longoverdue. Arguments within thefamily are dealt with by those in-volved. Pleased with some progressmade recently you arrange a meet-ing, which could lead to success.

GEMINI[May 21st-June 21st]March sees valuable changes re-garding your personal and workinglife. Those Opportunities should notbe missed even if in doubt. Emo-tions get the better of you when inthe company of a person you hardlyknow. Distancing yourself fromthem after realising what triggeredthings and dealing with it bringsclosure once and for all..

CANCER[June 22nd –July 23rd]With a busy and fulfilling monthahead you begin prioritising mak-ing life easier all round. Keeping upwith what is happening around youis hard when there is so much to do.Putting personal life on hold for afew days is not an option and onceall the work is done making up isworth it. Plans are made when newsfrom afar reaches you.

LEO[July 24th-August 23rd]Encouraged by what you hearmakes up for any lost confidencefelt recently. Dealing with matters ofthe heart may not be easy for a daybut after discussions reality strikesfor another and a new beginningemerges. Outdoors plays a part inbringing balances back into your lifewelcoming peace and tranquillitytoward the end of the month.

VIRGO[August 24th-September 23rd]Just when you feel things are calm-ing down other hurdles step in tokeep you busy. Organised and withthe ability to multi task any sign ofinterference with your plans aresquashed. With treats in store andtravelling to interesting places lifebecomes exciting. Taking up newhobbies and studying subjects of in-terest becomes fulfilling.

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ing society and is a tax free income on domestic installations.The feed-in tariff is index linked and, after years of talkingabout climate change, feed-in tariffs are fast becoming theaccepted norm when upgrading your energy use.Solar PV or Photo Voltaic panels are electricity generatorson your roof, they capture the sun light and turn it intoelectricity which you can use or sell back to your electric-ity supplier, so you are getting paid twice and if you usethe electricity you save on your utility bills.

This almost sounds too good to be true but the govern-ment have introduced these measures in order to at-tract large numbers of people across the country toinstall their own generators, using solar PV, and helpthem meet their climate change targets (as there is noC02 produced with solar technology)This is the green clean way of saving on your utility billsand the environment.Furthermore, these payments aregovernment guaranteed for 25 years.

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LIBRA[September 24th-October 22nd]Assessing part of your life you cometo terms with reality of it seeingthings as they really are. Adjustmentsare made enabling you to level outthat area, which you feel, has beenneglected. Surrounded by organisedchaos you see the light at the end ofthe tunnel and look forward to thefuture shutting the door on a longand arduous project.

SCORPIO[October 23rd-November 22nd]With your life now moving in theright direction your personal life hasits pleasurable moments too. Takingon new challenges and golden op-portunities to become successful theright people come into your life at theright time leaving you in no doubt allwas meant to be. A reliable source ofinformation comes your way.

SAGITTARIUS[November 23rd- December 22nd]Making decisions is harder than ex-pected. Interference annoys youwhen not left to your own device.Action speaks louder thanwords and you achieve goodresults. Plans for the future aswell as in the home keeps youwell occupied. Putting yourcards on the table you tellsomeone how you feel end-ing the day much happier.

CAPRICORN[December 23rd-January 20th]Any concern over future projects iseliminated when receiving goodnews. Catching up with neglectedpaperwork and putting your home inorder gives you satisfaction. With abusy time approaching you givethose close plenty of time and sup-port. Travelling to familiar placesheals a rift. Enthusiasm lifts whengiven encouragement.

AQUARIUS[January 21st-February 19th]Relationships seem to dominate themonth of March. With much to aimfor and plenty to do its difficult giv-ing time to those you love. Majorchanges regarding the future couldbe put on hold until a more appropri-ate time. Completion of a projectmay take a little longer than ex-pected. Looking forward to familiarroutines is welcoming.

PISCES[February 20th-March 20th]The month begins in a negative waybut not for long. You soon get back

on your feet after anydoubts making life mucheasier for all. Ready for abreak long or short, daysaway help you unwind.Chance meetings takeplace which boost yourconfidence making lifemore complicated for awhile. End of month bringssolutions and peace.

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Each month we feature whats on in YOUR area and bring you up todate with the latest achievements and events of local people andgroups. Why not send us your information - if you are a non-profitmaking organisation and you or your group have achieved somethingyou’d like to share with our thousands of readers in our area or you’dlike to let readers know about an event your group is holding, then sendyour information to:

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BOROUGHPREPARES

FOR TWO WEEKART ATTACK. Art lovers will descend onBroxtowe Borough nextmonth for a fortnight-long ‘Take Part Art’Festival, includingparticipatory arts activities andexhibitions.

The programme will run from Saturday 10th toSunday 25th March. Attenborough Nature Reservewill host the first free arts workshop on Sunday 11thMarch from 12.00pm until 3.00pm where local familieswill be invited to make their own willow den, boggartor miniature wetland garden inspired by the reserve.

The programme will continue at the Town Hall, inFoster Avenue, Beeston with a Table Top ArtExhibition and Sale featuring work from a range ofprofessional and hobbyist watercolourists, textileartists, crafters and photographers between 12.00pmand 4.00pm on Saturday 24th March.

Light refreshments will be available throughout theday to encourage local people to drop in for anafternoon of browsing and the opportunity to treatthemselves to an affordable piece of original art.

Attenborough Nature Reserve will later welcomefamilies back to the Centre to enjoy two half-dayworkshops featuring an inspirational walk around thereserve followed by a workshop in acrylics.

Sessions take place from 9.30am till 12.00pm and1.00pm till 3.30pm on Sunday 25th March and aresuitable for children aged seven or above who shouldbe accompanied by a responsible adult. Admission costs £4.00 and must be booked inadvance.

Throughout the fortnight-long programme, localartists will also host specialist workshops for adults.Advanced booking is essential for the adult artworkshops and admission costs £20.00 or £15.00 forconcessions. For more information and to secure your place inadvance, please contact Broxtowe BoroughCouncil on 0115 917 3695 or email:[email protected] or visitwww.broxtowe.gov.uk/takepartart

BREWERY TALK FOR PARES ODDFELLOWS “This month we had a talk on Public House Design by retired breweryarchitect Michael Moore. He entertained us with unusual anecdotes,including a “Bank Job” and caused much hilarity when he stated that he hadbeen in most courts in the country. His colour board display illustrated justhow the Breweries design their premises to extract our hard earned money.One or two members had visited establishments Mike had designed overthirty years ago. Unfortunately he did not bring any “free” samples.

Members enjoyed the evening and Julia Ellis gave a vote of thanks. A Burns Night had been arranged at Perkins Restaurant, Plumtree

and some members joined with Nottingham District to celebratethis occasion.Derby District Annual Dinner Dance was to be held at The Spot,Derby and ten members had arranged to go although AnnBricknell was not expected to win the “Guess the Length of theSpeeches” prize this year.

The next meeting is on the 12th March when we will be having ademonstration by Long Eaton Media Art.

Remember our domino match is against Nottingham District on1st March at 7.30 pm at Dunkirk. Pares Oddfellows meet on the second Monday of each month

at the Rose & Crown, Market Street, Draycott at 7.30pm. Ourmembers cover the DE72 area and Long Eaton. Following ourmeetings we have a social event which can be in the form of ademonstration,a speaker or even a film. Why not come along?”

Homelessness is alive and well - SLEEP OUTIf you pass through Long Eaton on the night of 2nd April you will witness

a sight you would never expect. The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor KevinMiller, will be joined by our Local M.P Jessica Lee in the first ever publicSLEEP OUT in Long Eaton Town Centre.

Why are they SLEEPING OUT? They with many other citizens of the Boroughare taking part in a SLEEPING OUT, organised by the Canaan Trust, to bring toeveryone’s attention that Homelessness is not just a big city issue.Homelessness may be hidden but it is alive and well in our communities.

No one chooses to be homeless. Often socially excluded the homeless arehidden from view feeling helpless and without hope.

The Canaan Trust, based in Main Street, Long Eaton has been working tohelp the homeless of the area since 1995. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek, 365 days a year the Trust provides safe accommodation as it seeks tohelp each individual address and overcome the issues which have led to andwhich now often trap them in their homelessness.Help the Canaan Trust in its work – donate a £1 today. You can make

your donation via text message Text ‘ABED14 £1’ to 70070. Times are hard but are even harder if you are homeless.

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TRAMWAY & LIGHT RAILWAY SOCIETY EAST MIDLANDS AREAMeetings held at 6th Beeston Scout Hut, Middle Street, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1GAAll meetings Saturday afternoon from 14.00 unless otherwise stated

Programme 2012

March 31 Tramway Modelling – New Materials and Methods Alan Kirkman

April 28 The Peter Davis Slide Collection Dave Carson – London Transport 1880 - 1970

May 26 London Tramways Edward Dawes

August 25 Members Meeting - your opportunity to talk about your recent activities

September 29 Tramways of Siberia Bob Hall

October 27 Nottingham’s U Cycle Network Joanna Ward

November 24 Blackpool’s Tramway Steve Burd

December 15 Tramway Films from the TMS Archive Roger Benton

For further Information contact Dave Hanger on 01455 203 307Programme correct as of 29 January 2012

Queen's Medical Centre League of FriendsCoffee Morning 14th April 2012

10am -12noonAt St Leonard's Community Hall Wollaton

Entrance £1 (this includes Coffee and Biscuits)

There will be a raffle, cake, bric a brac, tombola ,cards and jewellery stalls

WOLLATON ROAD METHODIST CHURCHBEESTON

invite you toA Charity Band Concert

byThe Nottingham Salvation Army Brass Band 

onSaturday 31st March 2012 at 7pm.

Tickets are available from Wollaton Road Churchevery Saturday morning

between 10am & 12noonPrice £5.00 including refreshments.

All proceeds are in aid of:-Cerebral Palsy (CP Sports), The Stroke

Association & Forget-Me-Notts.

COMMUNITY CHOIR EVENTRon Newsham is directing a brand new production of Adrian Snell's classic album "The Passion" this Easter.

This is an exciting project - churches and community working together to tell the Easter story in the heart ofBeeston - but they need more singers!

There is still time to join them on Thursday evenings at John Clifford School 8 - 10pm - there are no auditions forthe choir. Originally released as an LP 1980, the Passion was staged in Nottingham in 1982 and continues to be

performed round Europe. For 2012, we have re-scored and updated the music, re-written the choir parts, to createan inspiring multi-media entertainment.

The Passion 2012 will be performed at the beginning of April at the Pearson Centre in Beeston.

For more information see passion2012.org.uk - you can contact Ron by email ([email protected]) or leave a message on 07039 404126.

Forro Porro in concert at Chilwell Road Methodist Church,Beeston on Saturday, March 31st 7.30 p.m. Adults £8, Concessions £6, children £3, Family (2 + 2) £15 –tickets available from church office – 0115 9431164Forro Porro are four brilliant musicians from the UK, comingtogether to delight audiences with South American fiesta sounds –Brazilian Forro and Colombian Porro – and Cumbia, a drivingaccordion and drum music that raises the spirits and fills up thedance floor.The line-up features accordion, zabumba and timbal drums, triangle,sax, flute and clarinet, making the kind of killer rhythms that keep aparty in full swing.

The band is a combination of two highly accomplished performingduos – Mambo Jambo and The Hut People. Each of theseaccomplished musicians has a wealth of experience havingperformed and toured under different guises with top names in theJazz, Folk and World Music scenes, winning a BBC award andfeaturing at many of the UK’s major festivals.www.myspace.com/forroporro www.chilwellroadmethodist.org.uk This concert is part of Village Ventures, Notts County Council’sRural and Community Touring Scheme, co-ordinated byArtservice and financially assisted by Arts Council England,Notts CC, Broxtowe Borough Council and the six other District

Councils.www.villageventures.org.uk

EASTER CELEBRATIONArts, Crafts, Music and DramaChilwell Road Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, BeestonSaturday 7 April - Tuesday 10 April, 2012Throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, Chilwell RoadMethodist Church will be welcoming visitors to their EasterFestival. The works, which are themed in ‘What does Eastermean for you?’ include painting, photography, needlework,poetry or video; others flower and yet others still using music ordrama. There's something for everyone in this Celebration of theMeaning of Easter.The Church will be open for visitors Easter Saturday 2.00 -

4.30pm; Easter Day 12 noon - 1.30pm & 4.00 - 6.00pm;Easter Monday 10.00am - 4.30pm, when Cream Teas will beavailable; Tuesday 10.00am - 2.00pm

Beeston West End Short MatBowling Club meet every Tuesday from 10amto 12.30pm and everyThursday 2pm to 4.30pm atthe West End Youth &Community Centre.Why not join them and get

some healthy gentle exercise.The membership is £4 peryear and £1.50 per sessionwhich includes refreshments.

Telephone 0115 925 7738 for more details.

CANCER JOURNEYIs a support group for those with cancer

or who have had cancer. The groupmeet at the Village Hotel at 7pm on the

first Monday of each month.Their next meetings is on

2nd April.Just come along! For further

information contact Trish on 01159 468902

BEESTON CHILWELL ROAD METHODIST

BENEVOLENT SOCIETY MONEY RAISING SUCCESS

A big thank you to all those who heard thechoir singing and gave so generously says

Ruth Taylor.

She, along with the rest of the group raisedthe sum of £762.12 over the three nights

that the choir sang on the streets of Beestonand Chilwell with their house to house

collection.

QUEENSWOOD METHODIST HOME

PresentSaturday 17 March 2012 @ 7.30pm

atChilwell Road Methodist Church Chilwell

Road Beeston 

PURE STEEL (Heanor Gate School)

Tickets £7 in advance from Queenswoodor phone 0115 9221037

or £8 on the door

The Rotary Club of Ilkeston have given £500.00 tothe Ilkeston Stroke Club at one of its recent meetings.Elaine Smith and a colleague were guests of RotaryPresident Colin Ware who himself suffered a stroke in2010.

Elaine highlighted the difficulties in gatheringfunding to pay for the high cost of transport for theirmeetings and trips and said that the money presentedwould go a long way to help those members whohave had strokes to have a social life and go on tripsthat they may not have been able to do.

Their meetings are held in the Flamstead Centreat Ilkeston and every possible support is given to those attending. Elaine Smith can becontacted on 0115 932 1310 if help for stroke victims is needed.

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