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WELCOME TO OUR NEW LOOK! Merry Christmas Well, here we are in the midst of many changes up and down the country to all our readers and we’ve been busy too!

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The 17th Nottingham Boys Brigade and 30th Nottingham Girls Brigade are proud to announce this years annual pantomime of Cinderella. oh yes it is! “This is our 68th in total; 10 of which have been performed at The Pearson Centre for Young People following a previous 58 at Beeston Lads Club.....where have all those years gone! This year sees several of our young people in major principle roles, including sisters Kayleigh and Shannon who star as Principal boy and girl consecutively. We are also fortunate enough to have Pat Eyre Dance School take part again this year and their talent and enthusiasm adds a further dimension to our ever successful production. All the cast; both old and new to pantomime are extremely eager and are looking forward to the performances at the end of January. Once again we are indebted to the team of volunteers both backstage and front of house who enable us to put on the pantomime and of course you the public”. For performance and ticket information please contact The Pearson Centre for Young People on 0115 9254112

Photo’s from last years successful performance

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A SPELL-BINDING CAST LEAD THIS YEAR’S THEATRE ROYAL PANTOMIME, beauty and the beast

The Theatre Royal Nottingham’s sensational family pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, will star Sherrie Hewson, Ben Richards, Ben Nickless, and Andrew Ryan, in an all-new spectacular production opening on Saturday 9 December. Much-loved actress, TV star, ex-Loose Women presenter, and Nottingham native, Sherrie Hewson will lead the cast of this year’s spectacular panto Beauty and the Beast as Mrs Potty. Her roles in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Crossroads, and the legendary Carry On films have all led to Sherrie becoming one of Britain’s best-loved and most popular faces on television. Sherrie currently stars in the hit TV series Benidorm as Joyce Temple-Savage, the manager of the Solana Resort. She has been filming the tenth series since March and it is set to air in early 2018. Alongside Sherrie, television and stage star Ben Richards will play The Beast. After rising to fame on the ITV drama Footballers’ Wives, Ben went on to secure high-profile television roles in Holby City, The Bill, Doctors, and Hollyoaks. No stranger to the stage, Ben has appeared in theatres across the UK and the West End with leading roles in Grease, Saturday Night Fever, The Full Monty, 9 to 5, Rock of Ages, and The Bodyguard opposite Beverley Knight at the Dominion Theatre, London, which broke Box Office attendance records. Zany impressionist and comedy actor Ben Nickless will make a welcome return to the Theatre Royal Nottingham pantomime this Christmas. This will be Ben’s fourth Theatre Royal Nottingham pantomime, having previously appeared alongside David Hasselhoff in Peter Pan (2013), Lesley Joseph in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2014), and Christopher Biggins and Simon Webbe in Aladdin (2015). Completing the line-up this year is pantomime dame extraordinaire, Andrew Ryan. This year marks Andrew’s fourth appearance at the Theatre Royal Nottingham having previously appeared in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 2014, Aladdin with Stephen Mulhern in 2010, and Jack and the Beanstalk with Nigel Havers in 2009. Dreaming of a happier life, the beautiful Belle finds herself transported to a cursed castle. Held captive by a hideous beast,the castle is full of magical characters placed under a spell by an evil enchantress. Can Belle see beyond the monster and fall in love with her captor before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose, or will the Beast’s selfishness cost him the world he once knew and the hand of the girl who has melted his heart? In a production packed full of sensational special effects, beautiful costumes, music, comedy, dancing, and audience participation; Nottingham’s audiences should book their tickets now for this year’s spell-binding pantomime.

Theatre Royal Nottingham, Saturday 9 December 2017 – Sunday 14 January 2018 Tickets: £18 - £35.50 plus discounts for Members, Under 16s, Families and Go Card holders www.trch.co.uk Box Office: 0115 989 5555 07.ads_Layout 1 21/11/2017 14:27 Page 1

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christmas recipe...© The Vegetarian Society

Christmas Galette Chestnut and Butterbean Wellington

Serves: 4 Serves: 4-6 Preparation: 10 mins Preparation: 25 mins Cooking: 25 mins Cooking: 1 hour 15 mins

Ingredients Ingredients

For the pancakes: For the pastry: For the pancakes: 500g vegan puff or shortcrust 100g buckwheat flour* pastry, in a block 300ml milk or soya milk Flour, for rolling out ½ tsp paprika 1 tbsp vegetable oil For the inner filling: (and some extra for frying) 50g sun-dried tomatoes (oil reserved), For the filling: drained and chopped 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 300g mushrooms, sliced 300g cooked chestnuts, 2 cloves garlic, chopped mashed For the outer filling: 40g walnuts, chopped 400g tin butter beans, drained and mashed 400g mixed mushrooms, 100g vegetarian or vegan 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped chopped cream cheese 50g ready-to-eat prunes, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 100ml single cream or soya cream 1 tsp mild curry powder 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp Dijon mustard 100g chopped mixed nuts 200g frozen spinach 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped Salt and pepper 1 lemon, juice and ½ zest only Salt and pepper Method To glaze: To serve: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Roll 2 tbsp soya milk 100g vegetarian Cheshire cheese or vegan cheese, crumbled or out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a grated rectangle measuring 40cm x 30cm. Cover and Mango chutney and/or cranberry sauce refrigerate until needed. Small side salad (optional) 2. To make the inner filling, heat a little of the sun-dried tomato oil (save some Method for later) in your largest frying pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes. Add 1. To make the pancake batter, whisk the buckwheat flour, milk or the remaining inner filling ingredients, except the seasoning, and cook for soya milk, paprika and vegetable oil together and set to one side. another 10 minutes over a low heat, stirring often. The mixture should be fairly Preheat the oven on its lowest setting. dry and hold together. Season to taste and set aside to cool.

2. To prepare the filling, fry the mushrooms in the oil for 5 3. To make the outer filling, use the rest of the tomato oil to fry the mushrooms minutes, then add the remaining filling ingredients and cook for and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce, spinach, the lemon zest and juice. another 5 minutes. Season to taste and keep warm. Cook for 10 minutes, or until all of the moisture has evaporated. Allow to cool.

3. To make the pancakes, heat a little oil in a medium non-stick 4. To assemble the Wellington, line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper and frying pan. Add a quarter of the batter and cook the pancake for transfer the pastry to it. With the long edge facing you, use the back of a table around 2 minutes on each side, until set and lightly golden knife to lightly mark the pastry in half horizontally, giving two long rectangles. brown. Slide the pancake out of the pan and fold the edges in to Place the inner filling in the top rectangle, leaving a 3cm border around the create a square shape with the centre exposed. Place the pancake edges, and form it into a sausage shape. Pat the mushroom and spinach layer all on a baking sheet, cover with foil or greaseproof paper, and keep over the filling to form the outer filling. warm in the oven. Repeat with the rest of the batter. 5. Brush the pastry borders with a little water. Fold the lower half of the pastry 4. To serve, place each pancake on a warm plate. Unfold the over to enclose the fillings and press all around to seal, then crimp the ends edges, place a quarter of the filling in the centre, then refold. with a fork. Brush with the soya milk and bake for 45 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle with the extra cheese and add a dollop of mango chutney or cranberry sauce, and a side salad if you like. Note: This can be baked and chilled for up to three days or frozen for up to three months. If frozen, allow to thaw and then thoroughly reheat.

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help fuel the sleigh this Christmas to ensure all Young Cancer Patients in Nottingham Hospitals receive a special gift from youth cancer charity.

Clinton sadly lost his battle with lung cancer in July and this year’s campaign is dedicated to him. Clinton and the team at KCSA have been shortlisted for an upcoming Community Award Fuel the Sleigh is the Christmas gift campaign from The Laura Crane for their tremendous support of this campaign. Youth Cancer Trust which aims to provide special gifts to all young The Trust Manager, Pam Thornes commented, “This is the eleventh cancer patients in hospital at Christmas by collecting donations and year the charity has run its Christmas gift campaign and it is an gifts. emotional rollercoaster because of the kindness and generosity Approximately 500 young people aged between 13 and 24, will be demonstrated by members of the public for the appeal, teamed with spending Christmas in hospital this year, away from family, friends and the knowledge that many of these young patients are in the fight for the familiar comfort of home; so the charity is ensuring that gifts will their lives. This year’s campaign is especially emotional because it is be delivered to the 45 hospitals throughout the UK and Ireland that dedicated to our dear friend and supporter Clinton Stringer.” take care of young cancer patients to make sure each one receives The charity will be fundraising and holding events in the run-up to something special. Christmas, as well as collecting gifts from shoppers at numerous Young cancer patients in the Nottingham area will be sent to the supermarkets. The fundraising events include The Big Festive Tasting Queen’s Medical Centre or Nottingham City Hospital; both of which and Sheep (in Reindeer clothing) Racing, both of which will be taking are supported by The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust. place in Huddersfield. The trust needs your help with kind donations and gifts for young Companies, organisations and individuals can get involved in other people with cancer aged between 13 and 24. To make a financial ways. Organisations or individuals can Dedicate a Christmas Tree, donation text FUEL45 followed by the amount you wish to donate to whether at home or at work, dedicate your Christmas tree to The 70070. You can help The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust make a big Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust and add a special gift tag that difference to a young cancer patient’s Christmas by buying an extra represents a gift for a young patient. gift this year to donate. A list of gift drop off points is available at Festive Whack-Attack will be a fun way to add competition to your www.lauracranetrust.org/fuel45 Christmas celebrations or help fundraise by wearing fancy dress on This year’s campaign is in memory of Clinton Stringer, the charity’s any Tuesday in December, making it a festive Tinsel Tuesday. Donate treasured and very much missed Father Christmas. Clinton had by texting FUEL45 and how much you wish to donate to 70070 and volunteered for the charity for a number of years and had been post your festive fancy dress picture using the hashtag instrumental in promoting the gift campaign and collected hundreds #FuelTheSleigh. and hundreds of selection boxes; which he donated to the LCYCT gift The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust urges you to join the fight campaign, as well as many other charities and community against teenage cancer and help give a young person in hospital a organisations in very special Christmas gift. his local area.

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It’s been a hard slog so far this year and you Focus your attentions on those who The state of your finances is always are right to question just where your life is contribute to your life and not those that important to you as you prefer to remain going and what to expect in the future. You drain both your energies and wallet. You independent and in charge of your are in a strong commanding position and are about to sever a number of links to a spending. Not everyone benefits from a master of your own destiny. Whatever you person or people who have stood in your joint bank account and this could be true in focus on, you will attract, good or bad so be way and held you as their emotional your particular case. A number of career Close friends are proving supportive even careful for what you wish, because you may hostage. options will become available soon though they are heavily burdened by their get it. A promotion or pay rise at work will Scorpio enabling you to change direction with your own problems, so you are all feeling the put a smile on your face as you finally work. Book a holiday and give yourself the pressure yet know that nothing can last receive the appreciation and recognition It had been very necessary for you to do a opportunity to enjoy a much needed rest forever and this surreal period will for your efforts and loyalty. lot of soul searching and being absolutely and change of scenery. eventually pass, but you are still not sure honest with yourself as to what really when or how long it’s going to take. A new makes you happy in your life. Even though Pisces flirtatious person will come along you enjoy the company of nice friends and unexpectedly, lifting your mood and spirits. You can never judge a book by its cover so lovers, it is also very important that you Those nearest and dearest to you recognise its not great surprise that you may still be enjoy some private personal time alone in you are a very private person and tend to Taurus wondering why certain people are order to gather your thoughts. You are keep a lot of personal information to behaving so strangely. Perhaps they have beginning to see a number of people in yourself, choosing very carefully whom you This is not the time for you to waste money secrets they would rather not share? In their true light and not overly impressed confide in. You may experience a bad just because you are feeling bored. turn, it’s probably a good idea that you with their behaviour and attitude making feeling about someone you have taken an Concentrate on paying off debts thus keep your personal life under wraps, this the right time for you to move forwards instant dislike to and know that you are improving your future financial situation choosing wisely who to confide in . right about them. Be guided by your gut because you are going to experience a especially matters concerning your feeling as they will prove accurate time and complete change of direction in your life. If romantic life. You may find yourself having A secret meeting with someone you are time again. You will be busy wining and you are unsettled at work, now is the time to choose between more than one lover. A communicating with could result in a new dining to the early hours of the morning to look at other career options or starting last minute holiday arrangement could long term meaningful relationship that will and thoroughly enjoying yourself whilst your own business. There is nothing mean that you will be visiting pastures new be a happy one for you both. You are right others are still chomping on their stopping you from making a complete and once again, meeting new people. in keeping personal details to yourself at fingernails wondering what your next success of yourself except your own Virgo this stage because the last thing you need move is to be? attitude. is free advice from so called well wishers. Be aware that not everyone is as organised as you nor do they have the wherewithal to Capricorn Because you are very select with whom you sort themselves out so it will come as not associate with, you can very easily detect surprise when a close friend or relative Perhaps you should learn to recognise your who is genuine and the ones with a hidden shows up with the intention of crying on limitations and say ‘no’ occasionally to agenda. You are rarely wrong on matters your shoulders soon regarding the state of people who tend to take you for granted such as these, much to the annoyance of their finances. Perhaps they are hoping and assume that you are at their disposal certain individuals who still feel you can be that you cough up the cash and bail them every minute of the day. Communication a little hard on people, but in actual fact out? Are you really that stupid? There is an from a loved one will put your mind at rest you have been proved right on so many old saying. ‘Never a borrower nor lender is’. once you know exactly what is happening occasions, you are advised to keep up the Information concerning an ex or current in their world and where you stand in the Meet Linda Lancashire, Psychic, momentum and follow your gut instincts at will leave you flabbergasted! And you equation. Legal documents may also need all times. your attention soon so be sure you know Clairvoyant, Tarot, Crystal and confidently assumed that you could read Palmistry reader. them like a book? what you are signing Call Linda on 0776 446 6381

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Our shop locally is a regular feature. So why not be a part of it keep it local It’s easy to click away on your lap top or phone these days and make purchases instantly from your armchair. This season why not think about getting up and about meeting local traders and seeing what amazing stock that is on offer on our High Streets. Breeze Magazine has always prided itself on showing you the people behind the businesses. What better way to find out for yourself than to go for a chat, find out who runs what business, how long they have been there Call San to display your business here etc, take advantage of our friendly owners and managers and you never 07967 282 558 know you might come across a familiar face! e: [email protected]

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Be proud of your area. Be a part of your area and KEEP IT LOCAL!

Strenghtening your local economy benefits us all. The more people that visit our local areas the greater the chance of pride being taken in the environment. Impacting on the prosperity of local organisations and residents. Another reason to shop locally and use local businesses is to get the rest of Nottingham talking about us! Bringing outsiders in as visitors and sharing our unique community. Where have you been and said ‘you’d love to visit again’?

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NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE SET FOR A MAGICAL FESTIVE SEASON WITH Cinderella ... Renowned as a ‘Midlands institution’, the Nottingham Playhouse panto is returning this festive season – oh, yes it is – with traditional family-favourite Cinderella. Running from Friday 1 December through to Saturday 20 January, Kenneth Alan Taylor’s magical story is set to delight audiences of all ages with its sumptuous costumes and magnificent scenery, as well as a coachload of hilarity, slapstick, song and dance! With a pumpkin that gets magically transformed into a sparkling coach, an array of white horses, a collection of friendly mice, and a glass slipper with magical powers, the classic fairy-tale tells the story of a young girl who’s had her fair share of bad luck. As the well-known story goes; Prince Charming (James Nicholson) is hosting a ball – with the help of faithful side-kick Dandini (Adam Pettigrew) - and Cinderella (Kelly Agredo) would give everything and anything to go, but her evil stepmother Devilla (Rebecca Little) and ugly sisters Bella (John Elkington) and Donna (Darren Southworth) have other plans. Can Cinderella escape their clutches and - with the help of her kind- hearted Fairy Godmother (Claire Storey) and loveable best friend Buttons (Tim Frater) - find the true love she deserves? Audiences are invited to join Cinderella on her enchanted journey to find true love in the Prince’s arms, whilst avoiding the wicked and cunning tricks from her evil stepmother and ugly sisters. Panto lovers will boo, hiss and cheer as they see this traditional pantomime come to life on stage, and enjoy performances from ‘one of the country’s greatest dames’ John Elkington among other much-loved Nottingham Playhouse panto performers. There will be plenty of glitter, sparkles, dazzling costumes and a spectacular set, and as with all Kenneth Alan Taylor panto’s, it will feature a selection of jokes, puns and panto acting at its best.

Tickets cost from £23 with family tickets starting at £100 for a maximum of four people per household, with a minimum of two adults. Groups of ten or more can save up to 20% on selected performance dates. For more information visit www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/groups Listings:

Nottingham Playhouse Friday 1 December – Saturday 20 January Mornings 10.15am Matinees 1pm or 2.30pm Evenings 5.30pm, 7pm or 7.30pm

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breeze promotion Have an accident free Christmas.... If your house is like mine on Christmas day then you will recognise the following. • Excited children • Toys scattered everywhere • Wrapping paper heaped • Food being prepared • Batteries being hunted down You get the picture, there are a lot of distractions and as a result a lot of potential for accidents. There are a few precautions you can take to avoid electrical related accidents in your home over Christmas. • Make sure Battery Chargers have kite marks (buy from trusted retailer only) • Do not leave ovens/hotplates unattended for long periods without checking • Watch children trying to plug in electronic toys etc • Ensure your socket outlets are in good shape • Be wary of cheap battery operated toys (they can start fires) • Bag up and bin wrapping paper, foil can be a conductor and paper burns easily ... And then we have Fairy Lights Around 350 people a year are hurt by Christmas tree lights, according to RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents). Injuries include people falling while they're putting them up, children swallowing the bulbs, and people getting electric shocks and burns from faulty lights. Test your lights and the wiring before you put them up, as they can deteriorate over the years. If you have old lights, buy new ones that meet higher safety standards, don’t overload sockets, as that’s a fire risk. Have a great Christmas! From John @ AES ELECTRICAL

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garden gifts... Christmas is a time of buying be interchanged if damaged or gifts so let’s take a look at a worn and it can be re-sharpened. few ideas for your gardening something durable and genuinely useful. It has a double If your recipient is older then consider a edge so this gar- friend or partner. replacement for something that may help den tool can be their back or knees whilst in the garden - New tools come onto the market and not all used in a forward they will enjoy that over the longer term. are gimmicks - it is worth trying some of and backwards action. them as you may find a ‘tool for life’. The Xact Tasks around the garden this month These are a few ideas for you this Digging spade by • Continue protecting plants from frost. festive season: Fiskars has an extra Collect leaves to make leaf mulch and The Golden Gark A multipurpose garden strong, sharp blade tidy-up and dig over borders ready maintenance tool, it is a rake, shovel and soil and non slip step for winter. sift in one. This lightweight tool is ideal for board for penetrat- • There is plenty of time from now until the clearing up weeds or fallen autumn leaves ing hard soil. It offers end of December to plant spring bulbs. and much more. an ergonomic fit. Save money on trees and shrubs by The Oscillating Control and comfort buying bare rooted stock now ready for Hoe With a razor is assured thanks to a planting in early spring. sharp blade that broad Push-Pull handle. • Cover compost heaps with a layer of old travels below the They come in medium size for smaller users waste carpet to retain heat and keep soil surface and has a new innovative head design made of heavy rain off. slices through durable boron steel solidly welded to smart • Container plants, especially those in a rain the weeds where composite and steel shafts for optimized shadow (under eaves or balconies etc.) they are most light weight, stiffness and durability. will still need watering over the winter vulnerable - Think about the longer term months. below ground. This stops or slows them Whilst these may seem ordinary to a non The ideal is from rejuvenating themselves because gardener they can really help the keen to just they have no foliage exposed to life giving gardener get the essential jobs done with- keep them sunlight. out so much strain and are affordable being moist, The long handle allows you to reach in non powered. but not amongst vegetable beds without trampling Avoid gimmicky garden gifts - they often soaking. on them. The blade is removable so it can fail to deliver and money is better spent on ... Enjoy!

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Planting out live christmas trees Choosing a Christmas tree is all part of the fun of the season and many people are deciding on live trees to plant after the holidays, as an alternative to cut or synthetic versions.

There are a few points to consider if thinking of planting out your tree at the end of the festivities:

• What type of tree do you want planted on your property? A dwarf evergreen may be a better choice for a small garden.

• You will also need to consider the tree’s growth rate and what its height and width will be at maturity. Fir is excellent as a cut tree, but it might not find ideal growing conditions in your garden. Pines make very good Christmas trees, but they will get very tall and as they grow, the distance from ground to the first branches increases.

• What grows well in your area? Norway spruce is used as a cut Christmas tree, but it’s needles don’t retain water well and you could have problems with a live specimen drying out while it is in your home.

• Survival Rate. Don’t select the largest tree. Smaller trees may be in better proportion to the size of the root ball and stand a better chance of survival. Whatever variety you choose, only consider trees that have been recently dug or were container-grown and that look healthy. Many times the bargain trees are leftovers from the growing season. They may be in a stressed condition and might not recover. Caring for a Live Tree

Store the tree in a cool area, protected from winds, freezing temperatures and direct sunlight.Check often to be sure the root ball does not dry out.Once inside, keep the tree away from sources of heat such as radiators, vents or fireplaces. It will still do best in cool temperatures around 60 to 65 degrees F.It’s best to keep the tree indoors for as brief a time as possible, not more than two weeks.Planting Your Tree Outside To plant your tree the depth of the hole should be the measurement from the bottom of the root ball to the soil level. The width should be twice the width of the root ball.Place the soil you remove in a container and store until you need it to cover the planted tree. It’s a good idea to keep the hole mulched and covered so it doesn’t fill in or freeze if you are digging the whole in advance of planting. You might want to mark its location, too.Plant the tree at the same depth it was grown at the nursery or in the container.Try to loosen the outside roots and direct them outward.Refill the hole with the soil you saved and gently heel it in.Water the soil thoroughly after planting and every month or so if temperatures remain mildIf the ground around the tree freezes, apply about 3-6 inches of mulch. This article was downloaded from http://www.freefeatures.com.

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Well it has been a very busy year so far here at Dream-tiques, culmi- nating with our open day where we had a fabulous time, many thanks to all who joined us. If you missed it don’t worry, we are open from 9am until 4pm weekdays and on a Saturday one of us is always here from 10am until 3pm, although there may not be fizz there’s free advice and fresh coffee should you need it. Lots of general upholstery and sentimental furniture has been restored this year and reinstated back home, as our Stylistic Re-upholstery service continues to be in high demand. We are restoring dining chair seats by the dozen ready for Christmas, although we know some of you prefer to wait until the grandkids have gone! Our bespoke restoration has also been growing. We have had a lot of focus on Jindrich Halabala's chairs that are now becoming hot property. This iconic designer’s furniture is becoming highly sort after with many wanting a piece of his 1930’s design in their homes. All our sourced furniture has been leaving us fully restored in an array of fabrics and wood finishes. We have a selection of Jindrich chairs finished and for sale, so if you want to sample the luxury and comfort of these iconic designs, please pop along to the Attenborough showroom. We have selectively sourced and carefully restored all our mid-century and antique furniture for the showroom, with smaller items for sale perfect on the run up to Christmas, before we know it January will be here and we will want to clean up, re-decorate and have new cushions! We hope to see you at the showroom in the near future, or if you fancy a look online first then we have a great website. Free quotes and home appointments are available plus out of hours showroom furniture viewings can be arranged.

Wishing you a Happy Christmas from Karen, Anthony and David

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Raise money for injured animals with Churchcroft Vets’ Christmas Quiz and Bake Off

Get into the Christmas spirit and help animals in need by joining in with Churchcroft’s Christmas quiz. Alongside the quiz, as is now traditional at Churchcroft at Christmas, there will be a mince pie competition to be judged to assess which of Churchcroft’s team have the best baking skills. Of course there will also be mulled wine to help the brain cells fire up for the quiz questions. The quiz is animal based and questions range from simple stuff about pet care to tricky general knowledge questions about wildlife. All proceeds from the quiz will go towards Animal Accident a charity which funds treatment for (and then rehomes) animals found injured with no owner.

Everyone is welcome at the quiz / bake off which will be on Thursday December 14th at Churchcroft Vets from 7.30-8.30pm

Beeston Wildlife Group, new talk season

SOUTH AMERICAN BIG CAT AN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY TIM Monday 18th December 7.30pm - 9.30pm £2 including refreshments Trent Vale Infants School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham NG9 1LP

Martin Butler [email protected] Mob:- 07847015151 Email: [email protected] or visit: www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk/things to see and do/beeston wildlife group walks and talks Facebook at: Beeston Wildlife Group Twitter: @BeestonWildlife

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On Wednesday 13th For over two years now, something magical has been happening at The White Lion Kitchen and Bar. On the December, Beeston Tales second Wednesday of every month, the bar is heaving as people pick up their drinks and tapas and head celebrates the festive upstairs, where they sit at the candle lit tables and face the empty stage. Then it begins. Stories, myths, legends, season with Talking tall tales, songs, comedy, terror…nobody knows quite what to expect, but they come back for more, month Baubles. “Our audience are after month, sharing the stories again as they walk into the night. asked to choose the entertainment on offer by This is dipping into the magic bag of decorations; each one is linked to a special ...beeston tales tale or tune...some may be The club was formed back in December 2015 when two Beeston based professional storytellers, Tim Ralphs grim, some bleakly wintry, and Mike Payton, decided it was time that they bought their craft a little closer to home (they had both been some fruity and others running successful clubs in Sheffield and Matlock for many years). Mike tells us, “I was at the Oxjam festival in gently warming”. October 2015, watching a great documentary about Beeston in the top room at The White Lion, and I thought it was the perfect spot for a storytelling club…the place was rammed, and I knew that a lot of the Oxjam audience Wednesday13th would love to come along to a night of stories. Thankfully, I was right, and we’re still going strong today.” December, So what happens at Beeston Tales? In the first half, Mike or Tim welcome guest tellers to the floor for a series of 7.30 pm at The White short tales, and the half ends with a local musician playing to the interval. After a short break, the stage is taken Lion, Beeston. Tickets £5 over by a professional teller, many of whom have never performed in the midlands before. Back to Mike - “We’ve in advance , £6 on the had tellers from Derby, Matlock, Sheffield…but also Denmark, Belgium, Brazil, Sweden and Laos. We’ve had door, available from The Viking Sagas, Day of the Dead specials, Arthurian legends…too many stories to count!” White Lion, or online at But aren’t stories just for children, you might ask? Mike tells us that he hears that sometimes, as people are www.timralphs.com/ dragged down by their friends who have become hooked. “They are often the ones sitting with their mouths beeston-tales . open, desperate to hear what happens next! And they come back.” Inclusive tapas and tales Mike and Tim both make a living telling tales, travelling widely to perform in schools, museums, festivals, ticket £12, available only galleries and other stranger venues. However, Beeston Tales is a non profit making community club that they in advance from The White formed to bring something different to Beeston. “We’ve also run training courses for people who want to tell Lion. All advanced tickets stories better, and many of them now tell at our club, and other places.” There is also an informal story circle that including meal tickets runs once a month, where people can have a go at telling a tale without the pressure of a paying audience. must be purchased at least 24 hours before the You can find more information about the club on Facebook, or at www.timralphs.com/beeston-tales - show. or email [email protected].

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balloon club celebrates Calendar 2018 40 years... Nottingham and Derby Hot Air Balloon Club has been a regular sight around Nottingham since 1978. It was started by the then managing director of Nottingham Building Society John Webster who wanted a novel way of publicising the expanding building society. The club’s first balloon was green and white and featured a giant picture of Robin Hood. The club has owned 11 different balloons over the years including the famous Nottingham Building Society cottage shaped balloon. uk www.ndhabc.org. The club is run as a non-profit making sports club. Members get involved in all aspects of the 40th Anniversary 1978 – 2018 sport and an elected committee organise the general running of the club. The club holds regular training evenings for new members and trains its own pilots. It is believed to be unique as the only balloon club in the country with membership open to the general public. One of the highlights in the club’s history was in May 2005 when Tim Ward and Dave Briggs flew a balloon across the English Channel as part of a charity event. Other highlights have included attending balloon festivals in India and America. In July 2017 members attended the Chambley World Balloon Festival in France and helped set a new world record of 456 for the most balloons launched in one hour. The club are currently looking to recruit some more members. No previous experience is necessary although it is essential to be a car driver. It is possible to join for a 3 month trial although majority of people enjoy the experience so much they remain active members for several years. Further information about club membership can be obtained by phoning 0115-8541028. The club are also always interested to hear from any local firms that would be interested in sponsoring a banner to be flown on one of the club’s balloons.

A special A4 sized calendar of stunning aerial views of Nottingham and Derby has been produced by the club to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2018. Copies are being sold at the Tourist Information Centre in Nottingham or can be ordered from the club by phoning 0115-8541028.

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The Renewal Trust has launched a new, affordable, multi-sport program for children throughout Nottingham – giving them the chance to try everything from football and cricket to tennis and dance. could your child be a budding sports star? Developed with the help of parents and children, the Move Program is designed to take children from their first ‘have a go’ sports session, all the way through to professional training with partners including Nottingham Forest FC, Notts County FC and Nottingham Tennis Centre – for those children who want to progress beyond the program. Children can take part in the Move Program from as soon as they’re able to walk up to 5 years old, so it’s a great way to keep your child active and introduce them to sport from a young age. For children aged over 5 years, the Renewal Trust runs the Move Up Program for 6-12 year olds, designed to help them build on their skills and progress into specialist sports training if they want to. Sessions cost £3 per child and are open to children throughout Nottingham. All sessions are held at the Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre on Hungerhill Road in St Ann’s.

Cherry Underwood from the Renewal Trust explains: “The Move Program involves three steps – Ability, which we believe all children have; Availability, in terms of offering children a range of sports locally and affordably; and Progression, making sure that young people with talent and the desire to progress beyond the program can move seamlessly into professional training and academies. “We believe all children deserve the chance to try and enjoy as many sports as possible, and benefit from all the advantages that sport provides. For example, one of our Move sessions will give children the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity they need each day and get them into healthy habits from a young age. Plus, sports help children develop a whole range of skills, from motor skills like throwing and catching, to social skills and life skills, like being able to listen and work as part of a team.” Parents already involved in the Move Program are enthusiastic too. One parent whose child attends football sessions at Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre said: “I noticed very early on that coming to Brendon Lawrence brought Caleb out of his shell, so it’s been great in that way, as well as teaching him new skills. It’s good to have something we can do together and the interaction has made the bond between us even stronger. “I’d advise anyone with little ones to come along and take part, it’s a great way for children and parents to get involved in sport together in a fun, unpressurised way.” In addition to the Move and Move Up Programs, the Renewal Trust offers a range of sports for both children and adults at the Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, including Zumba, Yoga, Kung Fu, Karate, Dance, Badminton, Volleyball and Netball – with Archery and Wrestling coming soon! Visit renewaltrust.co.uk to find out more or call 0115 911 2226.

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thank you, from all at the canaan trust... This month a breath of fresh air was blown through the Project by the amazing people at Breeze magazine. Well done to all that contributed to yet another Never before has a local media company contacted the Trust to inform us that they have successful ‘Rewind’ night. raise money to help us with our work caring for and supporting our Local Homeless! Rewind is a local event set up for the over 25’s Yes! Everyone here at the Trust was truly grateful for the cheque for £500 which the to enjoy a nostalgic evening of music and dance. people of ‘Rewind’ donated to the Trust at the end of November! It transpires that With a chance to meet up with friends whilst friends of Breeze Magazine held a disco evening resulting in their raising this raising funds for a nominated local charity. magnificent sum of money to support the Trust’s work. Last month they raised £500 for Canaan Trust. This time of year is particular poignant for those who are homeless and in need. Their next event will be announce on Facebook. The homeless are invariably socially isolated throughout the year their lives devoid of hope and love. Come Christmas their loneliness hurts even more as they witness the bright lights and the shops full of goods which we are buying to show our love for those closes to us. At this time of the year the lack of hope, the pain of loneliness, the sense of isolation hurts all the more. The Trust is truly appreciative of the £500 donation from Rewind. It will help the Project spread a little Christmas joy among those who the Trust has helped and supported both as residents who have lived with us in our hostels and those individuals, living across the community, who have needed our help during the course of the year. Among a raft of ways the Project will seek to help bring a smile to their faces the Trust will be holding its annual Christmas Lunch in the Community on the 18th December in the Trinity Methodist Hall on Cross Street. As well as providing our guests with a hearty Christmas Lunch each guest will be given an extra special food parcel and a bag of Christmas treats and goodies.

“We would like everyone who played any part in organising, attending and supporting ‘Rewind’ in their fundraising event to know that your efforts ARE helping make a difference this Christmas. Thank you for thinking of us….. Thank you for caring”.

The Project will be working 24-7 throughout the Christmas Season caring for and supporting those who are vulnerable and in need. If any readers would like to consider supporting the Trust’s work then you can make a small donation via your mobile phones – simply send the following text message: ABED14 £5 send that message to telephone number 70700 Homeless Lives Matter. No-one chooses to be homeless – becoming homeless can and does happen to anyone.

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GET INVOLVED Have-a-go heroes who are setting their sights on taking on a personal challenge in 2018 are being invited to get in touch with Hospice hails its heroes as it celebrates its charity Nottinghamshire Hospice to find out how they can achieve their goal and raise challengers of 2017... money at the same time. The hospice is looking for volunteers to Staff at Nottinghamshire Hospice have paid tribute to volunteers who ran, climbed, take part in a year’s worth of sponsored biked and skydived their way to raising an incredible £26,000 for the charity during activities which have been drawn up to 2017. give people an adventure of a lifetime in The 49 charity challenge fundraisers were honoured at a recent awards events hosted return for thousands of pounds of much- by the hospice, in Woodborough Road, Nottingham, to say thank you for their efforts. needed funds. Attended by Sherriff of Nottingham Councillor Glyn Jenkins and Great Britain two They include the chance to walk along times World Champion para-triathlete Steve Judge, the event heard how many of the the Great Wall of China in October, run the volunteers had pushed their bodies and minds to the limit, often in memory of a loved Robin Hood Marathon in September, take one who had benefitted from the care and professionalism of the hospice’s staff. part in the gruelling Tough Mudder Half Rowena Naylor-Morrell, CEO of Nottinghamshire Hospice, said: “Whether they ran event at Belvoir Castle, cycle from London around the city or took to the skies, none of our work would be possible without our to Paris or scale the lofty peak of Mount volunteer fundraisers so getting them together to say thank you is the very least that Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in August. we can do. The hospice is also looking for daredevils “The vast majority of our money comes from donations and when you consider we who maybe have a head for heights and need to raise £2.7m each year to deliver our current service to our patients and their who fancy taking part in its Summer families, you can understand just how much we rely on other people’s generosity. Solstice Skydive, which takes place on “Everybody who raises money for us has a story to tell, whether they have someone June 23. special in mind or they are doing it to prove something to themselves or others, Each year the hospice needs to raise so it was wonderful to meet them and find out more.” £2.7m to deliver its current services, which means it relies on the support of the local To find out more about its Challenge Events for 2018 or any other aspect of community, who, in return, get to fundraising for Nottinghamshire Hospice contact the fundraising team on experience a challenge that they would 0115 910 1008 or email [email protected] never ever have thought possible.

Anybody who is interested in finding out more – or who already has a challenge lined up and wants to use it to help the hospice – should contact Elaine Hopkins on 0115 9101008 Ext 251 or [email protected]

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BIG BAND AT THE Do you have an BALLROOM interesting activity or run a local club Experience the thrill and excitement of ballroom and in our area? sequence dancing to an outstanding live 18 piece Big Band! Join the Tony Farrell Big Band Why not get in touch? for an evening of fabulous live TUESDAY 12th music, entertainment and DECEMBER spectacle. Christmas 2017 Services 7.00pm-9.00pm Email about 100 words at Christ Church Chilwell CANALSIDE in ‘word’ format plus a ‘jpg’ Rolls-Royce Pavilion Moor Lane, Derby, & St Barnabas, HERITAGE CENTRE image to: DE24 9HY Inham Nook Please join us in our annual heritage [email protected] Christ Church, Chilwell themed festive sing-along December 9th to help raise funds for this great January Deadline: 20th Dec17 Christmas Craft 3pm-5pm community project Wintery hot refreshments December 10th and snacks will be available Contemporary Carols at 7pm December 17th WOLLATON NATURAL Traditional Carol Service AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS CHEER HISTORY SOCIETY at 7pm Celebrating Christmas festivities with the December 24th people of Nottingham. For its first meeting of the New 2018 Dates: Christingle around the An evening of Christmas songs, poems, Year on Wednesday January Saturday 27th Jan, Crib at 4.30pm readings and sing a long carols at 17th Wollaton 24th Feb, 31st Mar Midnight Communion The Nottingham Arts Theatre on Natural History Society will be Spring Ball at 11.30pm George Street, Hockely, NG13BE. offering a talk by Lindsey 28th Apr, 26th May, Shirley on ‘The Work of the 30th Jun – Summer Ball December 25th Canal and River Trust in the Holy Communion Tickets are £10 and proceeds go to The Nottingham Arts Theatre Charity. East Midlands.’ Doors open at 7:00pm with Christmas Day Service Tickets can be purchased at:- The Trust used to be British dancing starting at 7:30 – at 9am The Nottingham Arts Theatre box Waterways and took over the 10:30pm Family Christmas Service office Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm guardianship of all the rivers Tickets £10 on the door (£12 at 10.45am in person or via phone on and canals in England and for Balls) Wales in 2012. St Barnabas, Inham 0115 9476096, Online at www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk This talk covers their work in Tel. 07966 579528 Nook the East Midlands 17th December Or at The Tourism Centre on Smithy Row just off Market Square including a history of the www.tonyfarrellbigband.co.uk Carol Service 6.30pm Trust’s work focussing on the 24th December Monday to Saturday. environmental aspect. Crib Service 3.30pm We have lots of well know faces Midnight Communion performing from across all the main inner We meet at St Leonard's 11.30pm city local community theatre companies Community Centre, and it's the start of a run of charity events Bramcote Lane, Wollaton and fundraising concerts leading up to (opposite the library) the Nottingham Art Theatre's 70th WOLLATON SINGERS Birthday celebrations in 2018. at 7.30pm. TOGETHER WITH Annual subscription is SANDIACRE MALE £14.50 (about £1.30p per VOICE CHOIR meeting) and now is a good are performing a concert at St HANDEL MESSIAH time to join at the beginning Helen's Church, Frederick Road, Saturday 2nd December 2017, 7:00pm Royal Concert Hall, of our year. Stapleford, in support of the The Harmonic starts the Christmas season with its annual performance of church's the Handel’s Messiah, a stirring reminder of the story of Christmas which is Visitors are very welcome at New Community Annex so easy to forget amidst the shopping. Thrilling £3.50 on the door project on Saturday 16th December at 7:30pm. choruses, beautiful arias for the soloists – audiences for nearly three http://www.spanglefish.com/Woll centuries have never found a better way to celebrate Christmas. atonNaturalHistory For more information ring on The annual Nottingham Harmonic Choir’s Messiah is gaining a reputation 0115 9169886. as one of the most exciting, powerful performances to be heard. Tickets: £17 - £23 (concessions available) www.Nottingham Harmonic.org

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS

Taking place at the Scout Hall, Depot corner, Attenborough, Lane Chilwell on Sat 2nd Dec 10am - 4pm

Also at the Chilwell Masonic Hall, Chilwell, High Road on Sat 9th Dec 10am - 4pm

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FOR NOTTINGHAM SYMPHONIC WIND ORCHESTRA NSWO is one of the leading amateur wind orchestras in the UK. Recent highlights include broadcasts on Radio 3 and Classic FM. In 2017 NSWO are supporting Maggies Nottingham.

Saturday 23rd December 10:30 am and 2:00pm The Albert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AA

Christmas Kidsophonic in Space: Why not dress up as your favourite space character! Conductor and compere Alistair Parnell.

Tickets £8.00 adults £5.00 (children) under 2’s free and from Windblowers 0115 9410543 www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk

SONGS OF HOPE & CELEBRATION

7.30pm. Saturday 9th December at Hope House, Boundary Road Beeston, NG9 2RF Tickets available on the door only £5 or £15 for Families Refreshments Provided

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Sit back, get yourself your favourite cuppa and try your skills with our

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