grapevine wollaton / bramcote feb 2014

YOUR AREA’S MOST USEFUL QUALITY LOCAL MAGAZINE

February 2014 Issue 58

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GRAPEVINE in Wollaton & Bramcote

This Month Shrubs For Spring—Gardening Page 6 Book Review By Claire Lyons Page 22 Home Interiors– Wash this space Page28 Beeston Wildlife Group Page 32 Update Your Wardrobe Page 50 Plus much more.

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

For peace of mind for you and your family contact:

J M Wills and Legal Services Ltd: T: 0115 7522196 M: 07954379603

E: [email protected] W: www.jmwillsandlegalservices.co.uk

Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

People in general do not like talking about funerals and it is very common for people not to let their family know what their personal wishes are and when the time comes, this can cause a lot of arguments and worry for the people you leave behind.

J M Wills and Legal Services can help you plan and pay for your funeral now so your loved ones will have nothing to worry about later. Your funeral plan will be bespoke and arranged to your unique preferences and its capital will be index-linked to provide the funeral you want when the time comes.

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We also offer a supply only package. We will drill for hinges to suit your cabinets

free of charge, and for a limited period, supply a Blanco 1½ bowl sink for only £50.

Ring 0115 973 0700 or email: [email protected] to learn more about this fantastic offer.

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Part of the Steven Christopher Design Group of Companies

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KITCHEN REPLACEMENT DOORS Bespoke size, modern & traditional, individually manufactured for you

German quality cooking appliances, sinks & taps

How much does it cost? This kitchen makeover....

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New World fan oven New World gas hob Extractor hood

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Toby’s Top Tips

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M.R.Oates Ltd builder & bespoke

garden design

I work with you to design any sized area

and transform it into something to be

proud of and enjoyed for many years

to come.

From the initial consultation to the

complete makeover, I work with full

attention to detail and pride myself in the end result.

Building walls & planters, paths, fencing,

gardening, laying turf, water features

plus more.

Please call me for more details.

Fencing & Walls

Garden Maintenance

Tree Lopping

Building Maintenance

Patios

Roof work

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COMMUNITY

DUST DOWN YOUR DANCING SHOES FOR CHARITY

WELL-KNOWN local dance professional and Freeman ofBroxtowe Borough,

Peggy Payne is hosting another afternoon of ballroom dancing, to raise money for

two worthy charities in March. The Tea Dance will take place, on Wednesday 5•h

March 2014 from l.30pm-4.30pm at Beeston Youth and Community Centre in

aid of Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Iris White's chosen

charities, Treetops Hospice and The Helpful Bureau, Stapleford. Peggy said:

"Holding Tea Dance's combines two of my passions dancing and raising money

for good causes. I really enjoy watching everyone have just as much fun as me and

learning some new skills." Music will be provided by local keyboard player Richard

Keeling with tickets costing just £6.00, including a cream cake. Everyone is wel

come no matter what dancing skills they have. Councillor White said: "I always

appreciate any support given to help me raise money for these two worthy causes.

Peggy hosts great events and I am always in admiration of her tireless fundraising

efforts. Hopefully lots of people will come and show their support."

Peggy is no stranger to fundraising having given her support to the Mayor's

Charities for many years and always playing a vital role in raising as much money

as possible. She was awarded Freedom of the Borough in 20 l 0 for her years

fundraising to help the less fortunate.

To purchase tickets please contact Peggy Payne on 0115 925 9580 or

email [email protected] Alternatively, for more information on

this and other upcoming charity events, please contact Broxrowe Borough Council

on 0115 917 3210, email [email protected] or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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Upholstery Cleaning

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All Work Fully Insured & Guaranteed

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Registered with the Care Quality Commission National Care Provider of the Year

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COMMUNITY

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Cooker and Shower Repairs and Installation

Fire Alarms

Intruder Alarms

Door Entry Systems

PAT Testing

Testing and Inspection

Maintenance

Data Solutions

All work guaranteed and fully compliant with I.E.E regulations

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Tel: Chris 07976814393 e-mail [email protected]

Solutions tailored to your needs. FREE no obligation quote

Building and Maintenance

Ltd.

We specialise in: Extensions Alterations

Refurbishments

Other services:

Joinery Maintenance

Insurance Work Kitchens and Bathrooms

Fencing & Decking - supplied & fitted

FREEPHONE: 0800 955 8585 or 07826 175495

www.jwspropertyservices.co.uk

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Pointing to

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0115 8598379 or 07779462564

Mechanical & Electrical Work Bodywork & Servicing

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CRACKS SCUFFS, SCRATCHES ETC. MOST JOBS BETWEEN £50 TO £100

HOME VISITS IF REQUIRED

ANDREW PRICE MOTOR CO. OF WOLLATON Est 1977

Please call for an appointment

0115 928 8887

Emergency Plumbing

Fully Qualified

No Job Too Small

Gas Cookers Installed

No Call Out Charge

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Based in Chilwell, covers all local areas.

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WE ORGANISE ALL YOUR

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AND ELECTRICS IF REQUIRED

WET ROOMS & SHOWERS

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0115 9301901

or call James 07773411586

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21 Charles Ave, Beeston, Nottingham

Tel: 07889 247933

Electrical Contractor—Electrician

No job too small Over 20 years experience Re-wiring & new sockets Lighting / power points Consumer units

Security systems Homebuyer & Mortgage reports & much more

Free quotes & estimates

All work carried out to the highest standard Local, friendly, honest work at reasonable prices

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WASHERS DISHWASHERS FRIDGES FREEZERS COOKERS TUMBLE DRYERS BUILT-IN KITCHEN

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For further information please call Giles : 0115 882 0552 [email protected] www.gilesalexander.co.uk

We are a local, independent company based in Wollaton and specialise in Residential Lettings and Property Management. We have a passion for property and a dedication for delivering a quality service. As Specialists we are fully focused on the priorities and needs of the Landlord, and, unlike estate agents, our loyalties are not divided by dealing with property sales and mortgages. We understand that letting your property, especially for the first time, can be a worrying experience. With this in mind, we offer a fantastic All Inclusive Management Service, taking on full responsibility with on-going management, honest advice and regular communication to help maximise the financial potential of your asset.

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BATH OUT ... ENCLOSURE IN!

Having trouble getting in and out of the bath?

Visit our showroom at:

Haydn Interiors Ltd. OPM House, Haydn Road, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2LB 0115 962 2600 [email protected] www.haydninteriors.co.uk Mon– Fri 9.30—5.00 Sat-10.00-4.00

We can help solve your problem with a beautiful shower enclosure to replace your bath from

£1,495 (VAT FREE IF REGISTERED DISABLED)

Haydn Interiors for Quality Kitchen, Bedrooms & Bathrooms at a cost to suit you!. Also available replacement kitchen doors, direct from the manufacturer. FAMILY BUSINESS, FATHER & DAUGHTER EST OVER 30 YEARS FULL SERVICE UNDERTAKEN, PLASTERING TILING, LIGHTING & BUILDING WORK

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Traditional Handcrafted Upholstery

Family Business

Cushion Replacements

Antique Re-Upholstery

Spring Repairs

Home Book Loan

Written Estimates SHOW ROOM & WORKSHOP

0115 9259149 60 Attenborough Lane Chilwell Nottingham NG9 5JW www.stylistic-upholstery.co.uk

STYLISTIC UPHOLSTERY

The Re-Upholstery Specialists

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FREE LIFT TO SHOWROOM AND BACK HOME IF REQUIRED

SCOOTER SERVICE ONLY £45

REPAIRS & INSURANCE AVAILABLE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

FREEPHONE : 0800 970 4813

MOBILE: Caroline 07950 919 471

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SOFFITS & FASCIAS GUTTERING REPAIRS LEADWORK STORM DAMAGE ALL ROOFING WORK UNDERTAKEN PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE SERVICE

For a FREE no obligation quote please call:

0115 9397558 OR 07809 559782

www.roofersnottingham.com

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Book Review by Claire Lyons

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Home Improvements | Bathroom and Kitchen Installations

New bathroom refurbishment including all building alterations

Plastering – Electrical – Tiling work.

New Kitchens Installed or existing refurbished.

Walk in shower installations.

Disability showering needs

All Tiling – Electrical – Plastering - Building alterations.

General maintenance and repair works carried out.

No Job to small. Free advice and quotations available

Over 35 years experience

NO free gimmicks

Just a personal and quality installation service.

Call Frank now on: 07969904242 Moorbridge Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham

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We offer the following: Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney Court Of Protection Advance Directives (Living Wills) House Clearance — Full Or Part Homes Cleared Care Fee Planning Also offering services for Conveyancing and Wealth Management

Home visits and hospital visits by appointment. Open every day Monday – Friday 9am-5.pm Saturday 9am –mid-day Ground floor offices offering disabled access, on street parking available.

Right in the heart of Stapleford

fionafrankland l e g a l s e r v i c e s

78 Derby Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 7AB Tel: 0115 9393360

email: fflegalservices.com

Little Grapevine Tip

Home Interiors– Use Your Flat Surfaces

For busy homes create a focal point. Use the flat surface as a showcase area, with one central display. For instance, use your most beautiful vase full of dried flowers as the centre of attention atop an upright piano. Put your favourite decorative ceramic bowl in the centre of a windowsill (as long as it doesn't interfere with the opening of the window). Cluster a trio of unusual glass paper-weights on a radiator cover. By creating a focal point, anything else put on the surface sticks out like a sore thumb.

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Louise Tuesday 5.30 and 7.30

Wollaton Vale Community Centre Rosedale Drive, Wollaton T: 07974731277

Margaret Wed 6pm

Bramcote Memorial Hall Church St, Bramcote T: 07877615284

Margaret Thurs 6pm

St Leonards Community Centre, Bramcote Lane Wollaton T:07877615284

Irene Tues 6pm &Thurs 9.30am

St Hughe’s Church Hall Staverton Road Bilborough T: 0115 9136396

Irene Thurs 6.30pm

St Teresa’s Church Hall Staverton Road Bilborough T: 0115 9136396

Louise NEW GROUP Friday 9.30am Opening Jan 3rd Cricket Club, Wollaton Road Wollaton T: 07974731277


Delivered to7,500 homes Call Grapevine 0115 8373030

Fitness Class - Hi/Lo workout.

For a new you!

Sunday's 5 - 6 pm

Bramcote Memorial Hall

Church St.

Beginners always welcome. £4.30

Pay as You go!

For details call Dawn

01332 830004 or 0797728912 www.shape -fitness.co.uk

http://www.shape/

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Holistic Massage & Wellbeing Services RELAX, UNWIND, BE PAMPERED, BE WELL.

Tel: Caroline 07970 830423

By appointment only. Call today to book. Card payments accepted email: [email protected] www.starflowerholistics.com

Caroline is also an independent distributor for Forever Living Products with natural Aloe Vera and beehive based products offering a total solution to your wellbeing .

Visit www.carolinebeasleyshop.myforever.biz/store

Special offers – 10% off first treatment with this advert

Local home-based treatment room in Wollaton.

Aromatherapy Hopi Ear Candles Body Wraps Indian Head Massage

Hot Stones Massage No Botox Facial Treatments Look Good, Feel GREAT! More treatments available,

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Recommend a friend or book a party for a pamper evening & receive a special gift or a voucher towards treatment.


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Small but perfectly formed

Colour wash

Wash & Brush-up

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MOT - Service and Repairs

Fully VAG Trained & ATA Registered Team

Qualified Master Technician Level

Mechanics

Specialist Service For Skoda- VW- Audi

SEAT & Other Makes Of Cars

Vehicle Electric Diagnostics

Engine Management

30 Years Experience

164 Pasture Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 8GQ

Open Mon-Fri 8.30am—5.00pm Sat 9am—1pm

www.autotechz.co.uk

PAWS 4 HYDROTHERAPY Japanese Water Gardens 251 Toton Lane Stapleford Nottingham

NG9 7JA

At Paws 4Hydrotherapy we have a purpose built heated hydrotherapy pool and spa suited to all breeds of dogs. Conditions which benefit from hydrotherapy are: Arthritis | Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, Hip replacements–pre and post operative following: Cruciate Rupture/Repair | Spinal Injuries | OCD Paralysis | General Fitness & more. A majority of Pet Insurance Companies will pay for this treatment. NEW DOGGY DAY CARE with flexible hours to suit your needs– If you work all day, or a family to care for, or just need a few hours break, bring them down to Paw 4 , where they will be looked after, walked throughout the day, half & full days available.

Qualified Member of the CHA (Canine Hydrotherapy Association) All staff are fully trained and will work along side your Vet.

For more information on the hydrotherapy or our other services(including dog washing), please visit

www.paws4.org.uk or contact Anne on 0115 9398876 07786735384

Kitchen Fitting Internal Doors

Staircases Windows Decking Roofing

Fitted Wardrobes External Doors

Stair Rails Fencing

Wooden Flooring Skirting & Architraves

Jack Hallam: 0115 972 8343 or 07961 743466 email: [email protected]

We provide a professional & reliable service for all joinery

requirements, including maintenance & repairs

NO VAT - FREE QUOTE— NO JOB TOO SMALL

Little Grapevine Tips

Spring plants and flowers Watch out for poisonous plants. Species common at this time of year include lilies, daffodils, spring bulbs and azaleas. If you notice any signs of poisoning such as excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, appearing ‘drunk’ or even collapsing – then contact your vet immediately.

Springtime safety tips for dog owners

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We supply & fit high quality UPVC Windows, Doors, Soffits, & Fascias.

All types of remedials undertaken including misted glass units. We pride ourselves by obtaining most of our work generated from client’s recommendations. We are a small family business, and can give personal service, help and advice.

NO SALESMEN - For a FREE no

obligation quote please call

0115 917 2857 67 Rayneham Road, Ilkeston,

Derbyshire DE7 8RG

QANW INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEES

NEED AN ELECTRICIAN?

Free quote and visual inspection

Mortgage & Homebuyers Reports

Consumer Units & Rewires

Security and Fire alarms

Cookers and showers

Lighting & Power points

All Electrical Testing Undertaken Call Matthew:

0115 9223122 07771 964933

All Domestic & Commercial Electrical Work Carried Out To The Highest Standards

Matthew Monaghan

Plumbing & Heating Services

Hofton & Sons trained & recommended plumber

QUALITY INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF: Bathrooms| Wetrooms Heating Systems| Boilers |Water Heaters Fires | Cookers Underfloor Heating Guttering | Leadwork Drainage Systems Oil Systems Propane Systems Power Flushing All Plumbing & Gas work

FREE QUOTES

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Please Contact: Matthew Monaghan Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineer

07544212599 or 07505428661 email: [email protected]

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VENUE Trent Vale Infants School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottinghamshire NG9 1LP. TIME 7.30 - 9.30pm. ADMISSION £2.00 Adults £1.00 Children March 17

th 2014 THE WILDLIFE OF CORNWALL Jack Perks

Think of Cornwall and imagine rock pools and beautiful scenery. To this, add spectacular underwater photography and diverse wildlife and you will certainly have a night to remember.

March 31st

2014 AROUND THE WORLD IN 25 YEARS Martin Butler 25 years ago Martin and Sarah embarked on a journey together. This has included 5 continents, over 35 countries and one travel bug. Come and catch a glimpse of our intrepid travellers’ wildlife highlights on a whistle-stop tour around the world.

April 28th

2014 NOW THAT’S SCILLY Nigel Slater The romantic and beautiful Isles of Scilly are just visible from Land’s End, but could be anywhere in the Mediterranean. Nigel looks at their history, Island life and the sub-tropical flora and fauna found there. We commemorate Keith Corbett at this meeting and have our brief AGM

Contacts: Bill Wheatley 0115 9250208, Nigel Slater 0115 9166518 [email protected] www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk/activities/beeston-wildlife-group www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/


http://www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk/activities/beeston-wildlife-group

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All types of plumbing & heating work undertaken

Gas appliances installed & serviced

Small jobs welcome / outside taps fitted from £40

No VAT

Plumbing & Heating

Please call Rob: 0115 916 0378 Mobile: 07956 633 336

Painter &

Decorator

Commercial & Domestic

30 Yrs Experience

Telephone: 0115 949 0233 07831 832 731 Based in Trowell

SWIFT

DIY SERVICES

▪ Guttering Cleaning & Repairs

▪ General DIY

▪ Fence Repairs & Replacements

▪ Loft Insulation & Boarding

▪ Installation Of Vents ▪ Interior Painting

▪ Fascia & Soffit Painting

Trustworthy, Friendly & Reliable

Call Graham—based in Chilwell covers all local areas:

Day: 07734 902 951 Eve: 0115 9469690

No job too small

Call for a price!

NO VAT

JOHN BERESFORD CLEANING SERVICES

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Call John today for a free quote or advice

07767607855 14 Years Experience

Carpet Cleaning

Upholstery Cleaning

Leather Cleaning

Rug Cleaning

Fabric Protector

Hard Floor Cleaning

Sewing & Knitting Centre Beeston

Various sizes, plus other brands of

sewing machines to suit all budgets

Overlockers

Ironing Presses Accessories

Maintenance & Parts

Sewing Products & Kits Servicing & Repair

Well established family business

133 High Rd Beeston NG9 2LL

www.sewingdirect.co.uk 0115 922 3904

The Singer, Pfaff, & Bernina Sewing & Knitting Centre 0115 922 3904

All plumbing & gas work undertaken

Boiler update

Boiler service & breakdown

Bathroom suites

Tiling

plumbing and heating

Call 07734 366012 / 0115 932 7872

219745

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“The Cast” bring HMP Larkhill to life with Bad Girls–The Musical

http://www.duchess-theatre.com

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All Aspects of Plumbing and Electrical Work Undertaken

Boiler Replacement & Repair Heating Systems Bathrooms & Showers Inspection & testing Fuse Box Upgrades & Rewires Sockets & Lighting Solar Panel & Renewable Heating Solutions

No job too large or small.

Making the weather work for you

Landline 0115 946 1392 For 24/7 Emergencies call 07961 447227

Invest in your future and turn Sunshine into cash!

Dramatically reduce your household ills

No more worrying about future energy price increases

& all while doing your bit for the Environment

Having Solar PV panels fitted is so much easier and

cheaper than you imagine and the savings and future earning potential should not be missed.

Call us today for a FREE no obligation survey and quote. A 4kw all black panel system (16 panels) from £4995.00 giving you a yearly return of £950.00 from feed in tariff and savings. Figures above based on south facing

roof orientation. Willmark Energy is a MCS accredited renewable energy installation company, providing bespoke

services to both the domestic and commercial markets.

Enquiries : 0800 2922291 0115 9224781 07792657573

Willmark Energy LLP- Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3JF www.willmarkenergy.co.uk

Nottingham’s

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COMMUNITY

Beeston U3A Celebrates Its SOOth Member

Founded in 2011, Beeston U3A has welcomed its SOOth member. To mark this

very special occasion Liz Barnes, Beeston U3A' s Chairperson, presented Geoffrey

Cawthorne, the SOOth person to join, with a year's free membership at the monthly

Open Meeting on Thursday 2 January.

Liz welcomed Geoffrey and said his joining represented a very important milestone

in the development of Beeston U3A. Geoffrey from W ollaton was looking for a

friendly group of walkers so he could get some more exercise. A friend advised him

to join a local U3A. After some research in his local library, he decided to come

along and join one of the regular walking groups from Beeston U3A.

Beeston University of the Third Age provides educational, creative and leisure

opportunities for retired people. You can find out about its monthly open

meetings, interest groups and social activities on its website

www.beestonu3a.org.uk or email [email protected] if you have

any questions.

The photograph

shows Geoffrey

Cawthorne being

presented with his

free year's

membership

certificate by Beeston

U3A Chairperson,

Liz Barnes.

The photograph was

taken by:

Mike Johnson of Beeston U3A' s

Photographic

Group.

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Multi-purpose vehicles - or MPVs as you probably know them - have been around since the mid-1980s and since then they have mutated into various sizes and layouts to suit a wider audience. But if you think laterally for a moment there's been a vehicle that qualifies as multi-purpose that has been on sale for decades - the humble pick-up. It's a humble thing because for a long time it has been solely a working vehicle, but in recent years the combination of utility and visual toughness has made it desirable in its own right. Chevrolet is going to get in on the act too, with its Colorado. In its US homeland the pick-up truck is the best-selling vehicle of all, but this will be the first one to reach the UK. It's part of a bigger picture for Chevrolet in Europe as it broadens its range with more vehicles that have previously been sold only in the US or Asia, and the Colorado is the most recent example. There are no surprises with the exterior appearance: practicality still comes first so there is a sizeable load area at the rear and a cabin arrangement to suit your own needs. You can have a single cab, crew cab or double cab to balance space for cargo and people. But don't think of it as

just a workhorse. For starters you can tell immediately it's a Chevrolet by the family grille up front, and despite being a good deal larger than most of its siblings there is clear family resemblance. There's also a good deal of scope for making the Colorado look just how you want it: the alloy wheel options are appealing and you can add chrome detailing to boot. The Colorado is classed as a medium-sized truck; not one of the behemoths that you might associate with the US and so is suited to UK roads; big enough to be cavernous but not so big that you'll never get it down a village high street. You get the same impression once you've climbed aboard. The view out is as uncluttered and as panoramic as you would hope for, and looking above most other traffic and far ahead never fails to be an advantage. But you don't feel like you're driving a bus either. For starters the cabin is clearly influenced by the interiors of cars rather than trucks. Choose one of the higher-specification versions and you have a pleasing two-tone fascia with a slick-looking centre console that takes care of the climate control and audio system.

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Even the more humble versions look good, with a chunky steering wheel to grasp, smart and clear instrument displays and comfortable seats. Yes the plastics are hardy rather than luxuriant but you know they'll take abuse and come back for more. There's a choice of a 2.5-litre or 2.8-litre Duramax diesels, both of which provide exactly the kind of motive power you want and need; lots of torque from low engine revs and an easy-going nature. However the relative refinement of both the Colorado's cabin and the powerplant itself means that you don't have to hear everything that the engine is doing: it just gets on with the job in hand. Even at motorway speeds there is just a distant thrum from the engine room as it happily ticks along. The manual gearbox option thankfully gives you a positive shift without a vast gearlever that so often comes as standard in a pick-up, while the six-speed automatic is impressively smooth and unobtrusive. The other thing most people expect from a pick-up is laughably vague steering and a bouncy ride, but there's none of that with the Colorado. With a little over four turns from lock-to-lock your steering inputs are faithfully replicated at the front wheels and low speed manoeuvres aren't as daunting as its size might suggest. Out on the road you can place the Colorado accurately and it will cruise in a rock-steady fashion without needing lots of steering inputs. The ride is understandably soft, and although it has leaf spring suspension at the rear for maximum load capacity it's all tied down very well – only seriously bad roads taken at speed will cause any significant movement.

With the business of driving and accommodating passengers taken care of, the rest of the Colorado's duties are a cinch; the vast load bay means you can chuck in whatever you like, the rear tailgate is sturdy enough to stand on for a better view. And the switchable four-wheel drive system works very well indeed, flipping between modes on the move. And it can tackle seriously tough terrain too - certainly the worst Thai roads imaginable.

Chevrolet Colorado Z71 2.5 Duramax LTZ, £18,500 (est) Engine: 2.5-litre diesel producing 148bhp and 258lb.ft of torque Transmission: Five-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels Performance: Top speed 115mph (est) 0-62mph 12 seconds (est) Economy: 30.4mpg combined (est) Emissions: 210g/km (est)

“the combination of utility and visual toughness has made it

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150g (8 oz) ready rolled puff pastry 1 egg, beaten 2 medium red onions ½ tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar 4 slices Parma Ham fresh rosemary 50g (2 oz) Feta cheese 1 fig salt and pepper

Start by making the puff-pastry cases. Unroll the puff pastry and cut out 2 x12cm squares. Using a sharp knife, cut heart shapes from the two pastry squares and score ½ cm from the edge of the hearts, around their perimeter. Prick the inner heart with a fork and brush the pastry with beaten egg, season with cracked black pepper. Place on a baking sheet and cook in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6 for 10 minutes, until beginning to brown. Take the pastries out of the oven

and use your knife to trace the line that

was scored before cooking. Very carefully,

peel off the top of the inner heart to leave a heart-

shaped pastry case. To make the filling, finely slice

the red onions and fry in olive oil until golden. Add 2 ½ tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, stirring until the onions have caramelised, and season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Tear up a slice of Parma Ham into the base of each tart. Share

the caramelised onions between the tart cases, sprinkle with fresh rosemary and chunks of feta cheese and return to the oven to cook for a further 10 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown. Whilst the tarts are cooking, quarter the fig and place on a baking tray. Drizzle with the remaining balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and season with cracked black pepper. Place in the oven for 5-6 minutes until they are soft and caramelised. Serve the tarts fresh out of the oven with a slice of Parma Ham, roasted balsamic figs, and sprigs of fresh rosemary.

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Valentines Tart

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BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND LLOYDS BANK HELP LOCAL BUYERS SECURE THEIR FIRST HOME

Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Lloyds Bank

joined forces today to help first-time buyers purchase a home with a deposit of 5%.

Broxtowe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council have each set

aside £500,000 which should help around 40 buyers on to the property ladder

through the Local Lend a Hand scheme, which will be available in local branches

of Lloyds Bank from the beginning of February.

First-time buyers often say that raising a deposit is the biggest challenge they face

when looking to take their first steps onto the property ladder. The Local Lend a

Hand scheme will help buyers who can afford a mortgage, but have not previously

been able to build up the necessary deposit. Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council,

Councillor Milan Radulovic said: "This scheme will be a welcome boost for first

time buyers in Broxtowe who often find raising a deposit a big challenge when

taking their first steps onto the property ladder.

"We are delighted to be working with the County Council and Lloyds Bank to

help local people take their first steps onto the property ladder. We also hope that

this will provide a boost to the local economy in Broxtowe."

Councillor David Kirkham, Chairman of Finance and Property Committee at

Nottinghamshire County Council, said: "Raising a substantial deposit is tough for

first time buyers. The Local Lend a Hand scheme gives first time buyers in

Broxtowe the double advantage of having less to find up front as a deposit and

more affordable monthly repayments. This is a low risk investment for the County

and District Councils which will stimulate the housing market in Broxtowe and

serve as a welcome boost to the local economy."

Marc Page, mortgages director at Lloyds Bank comments, "With the launch of

Local Lend a Hand in Broxtowe we're making the housing market more accessible

to more people.

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Helping people to buy their first home is crucial in achieving and maintaining a

sustainable housing market. Local Lend a Hand addresses some of the real prob

lems that prospective buyers in Broxtowe might face." Cecilie Booth, Director at

Sector Treasury Services, said: "Many potential first-time buyers in Broxtowe, in

cluding those on the Council's housing register, or currently occupying affordable

or social housing units, are unable to save a sufficient deposit, even though they

could afford mortgage repayments on a typical first home. This initiative is

designed to bridge that gap. Local authorities will both free up social housing for

the more vulnerable and reduce payouts to private landlords and expensive short

term accommodation. More people will be able to take the step of buying their

first home, stimulating the local housing market and benefitting the wider local

economy." Subject to Lloyds Bank's usual lending criteria, borrowers are able to

select any existing property in the area covered by Broxtowe Borough Council up

to a maximum loan of £142,500. First-time buyers will put down a minimum 5%

of the property price, and Broxtowe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire

County Council will provide a cash backed indemnity of up to 20% as additional

security. The local authority then earns interest on this amount.

The first-time buyer owns the property in its entirety, and will have access to a

range of products at a lower rate of interest than would normally be available for

this level of deposit. Those interested in the local scheme should visit their local

branch of Lloyds Bank for more information.

Sue Pearce, Local Mortgage Manager,

Nottingham LDG; Corinne Foster,

Mortgage Protection Adviser; Malcolm

Staley, Broxtowe Borough Council;

Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe,

Councillor Iris White; Councillor

David Kirkham, Chairman of Finance and

Property Committee at Nottinghamshire

County Council; Nigel Stevenson,

Nottinghamshire County Council and

Graham Cooper, Local Director,

Nottingham Group launch the scheme

outside the Beeston branch of

Lloyds Bank.

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Volunteers needed for Relay for Life Organisers of an exciting fundraising

event in Nottingham are urging local

people to get involved. Cancer Research

UK' s Relay For Life is a celebration of life

and hope which unites communities to help

beat cancer and ends in a family and team

event. T earns of between eight to 15 people

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walks of life - are needed to rake part in the

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ston over the weekend of 19 and 20 July.

During the relay, team members rake it in

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track take turns to rest, eat, or sleep in their

tents, which are set up close by. As dusk

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Candle of Hope ceremony begins. The event is the most poignant part of Relay For

Life when specially made Candle of Hope

bags - decorated with touching messages in

memory or in celebration of loved ones -

are filled with sand and lit up with candles

around the track. This is the first time Relay For Life Not

tingham has taken place in Beeston but the

9th time it has taken place in the city. Now

the committee of volunteers staging Relay

For Life is looking for local support to help

make it a tremendous success.

As well as recruiting teams, they are search

ing for motivated people who want to help

organise the event itself and get the whole

community involved. Gary Thomas, volun

teer Chair of Cancer Research UK' s Relay

For Life in Nottingham, said: "We would

love to hear from anyone who wants to find

out more about Relay For Life and how

they can help. It is a great way to spend time

with your friends, family and colleagues

while raising money for a seriously worth

while cause. Everyone knows someone who

has been touched by cancer. Taking part in

Relay For Life is a positive way to be part of

your local community and help make a real

difference.

"Cancer Research UK wants to bring

forward the day when all cancers are

cured. By taking part in Relay For Life and

raising vital funds, people in Nottingham

can help to accelerate the progress that is

being made against this devastating disease."

Cancer Research UK is dedicated to saving

more lives by preventing, controlling and

curing all cancers. The charity funds the

work of thousands of scientists, doctors and

nurses who are fighting over 200 types of

cancer. Thanks to Cancer Research UK' s

work, more people are surviving cancer than

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the last 40 years and the charity's work has

been at the heart of that progress. But

despite improvements in treatment, cancer

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Nottingham to help save many more lives.

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