Tel: 0115 8378322

01_Layout 1 26/06/2012 16:23 Page 1
02_Layout 1 27/06/2012 09:23 Page 1
breezemagazine 2
FRONT COVER Image credit: www.123rf.com/photo_9607725_beautifulwoman-with-a-lot-of-shopping-bags.html'>robbiverte / 123RF Stock Photo</a>
03.contents_contents june 06.qxd 26/06/2012 16:24 Page 1
july12contents
DELIVERED FREE TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN :
• BEESTON • BEESTON RYLANDS • CHILWELL • ATTENBOROUGH • TOTON • BRAMCOTE
• BRAMCOTE HILLS • WOLLATON • NUTHALL • STRELLEY VILLAGE • LONG EATON • BREASTON
plus drop offs to pubs, libraries, sports clubs, cafes etc...
Advertising in Breeze Works!
BE A PART OF THE BREEZE SUCCESS
CALL US TODAY ON 0115 967 8663 or 07967 282 558
PLEASE NOTE OUR CHANGE OF ADDRESS: 156 High Road, Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LN
See past issues:
Email:
www.breeze-magazine.co.uk
[email protected]
[email protected]
4
shop locally
18
memory lane
20
celebrations
22
book review
24
who’s new
26
what's on
28
breeze appeal
32
recipe
34
gardening
40
gig guide
42
horoscopes
44
noticeboard
Published By
MP4Design
Est. 2002
An independent company not connected with any other
publication or group. All material is copyright and should
not be reproduced without permission. We have made
every effort to make sure any numbers on editorial or
advertisement or details that appear are correct, apologies
if any are incorrect. The publishers do not accept liability
for any loss or damage caused by an error, inaccuracy or
omission in the printing of an advertisement. By placing an
advert you are agreeing to and are subject to the
publisher’s terms and conditions, copies of which are
available on request.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
Paper sourced from Sustainable Forestry
breezemagazine 3
04a.edit_Layout 1 27/06/2012 13:02 Page 1
Welcome to our special Shop Locally feature.
Check out our local businesses that are right
here on your doorstep, to offer services that
make our area a special place to live...
Relish is a familyfriendly café run by
Emma and Jenny on
Chilwell Road.
“We pride ourselves
on serving tasty,
home-made food in a
relaxing environment.
Everything is homemade by us with a real focus on quality and seasonality and you’ll
always find lots of interesting daily specials”.
Much of the menu is also available to take away if you're in a hurry.
There are lots of other ways to enjoy Relish (including private hire and
outside catering).
Relish are looking forward to an exciting summer. They have a new
range of iced coffee frappes, milkshakes and freshly squeezed juices.
Relish can also help you out with picnics and BBQs.
Relish, 90-94 Chilwell Road. Tel: 0115 922 8300
John Kirk has now been trading for over
forty years and would like to take this
opportunity to thank all of their
customers for their valued business and
support over this time.
It all started back in 1970 when John
left local company Alex Owens to set up
his own Hi-Fi shop in Attenborough. It is
now run and owned by Johns son in law
Phil Macaulay but their philosophy on
success remains the same, excellent
service, honest advice and value for
money. They are main agents for
Panasonic TV, so are able to offer five
year manufacturer back guarantees on
the majority of their TV’s.
They also stock a wide range of Hi-Fi
and home cinema products and will
always do their best to match or even
better any competitors prices on these
types of products, even off the internet!
John Kirk Hi-Fi, 70 Chilwell Road. Tel: 0115 925 2986
breezemagazine 4
05a_Layout 1 29/06/2012 12:34 Page 1
Gorgeous Gowns Boutique sells
everything for a special night out dresses, shoes, bags, jewellery at a
fraction of the price of High Street stores.
“We stock: Lipsy, Asos, Karen Millen, Quiz,
Miso, Monsoon,, Warehouse, Nicholas
Millington and many more...
We also stock prom dresses from as little
as £25 and Bridal gowns from £50 up to
£500. Bridal Gowns include: Sincerity Bridal, Afred Angelo, Debut,
Papillon, Ben de Lisi and many more.
Why pay a fortune for that special outfit you only wear once? Come
along to Gorgeous Gowns Boutique, we also sell new veils, tiaras, hats
and fascinators”.
To complete your look Nicola, Proprietor of Gorgeous Gowns can also
provide you with your hair and make-up, “I have over twenty five years
experience and pride myself on offering the whole package”
For your special event call in to Gorgeous Gowns 10 High Road,
Chilwell or Call 07791916056
Visit Yarn, the knitters paradise –
an Aladdin’s cave stocked with an
amazing array of yarns and
knitting accessories, including
Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Noro,
Patons, Sirdar, self patterning sock
yarns and much more.
Sit comfortably in a welcoming atmosphere and browse their
extensive range of patterns and books. Help and advice is always on
hand and you can also order by phone, email or via our website,
where they aim to offer the same high quality service.
They run a full programme of workshops with experienced tutors from
Rowan – something for everyone, from basic learn to knit or crochet
to new techniques for the more proficient knitter.
Why not go to one of their Knit and Chat sessions to enjoy the
company of like minded people, Wednesday 10-12, Thursday 5-7pm.
Just turn up with your latest project!
New stock is arriving all the time so do call in to see the latest trends!
Yarn, 55 Chilwell Road. Tel: 0115 925 3606
breezemagazine 5
06a.edit_Layout 1 28/06/2012 10:54 Page 1
Pot’N’ Kettle has been open since 2007 and is a
very popular place for people to meet their
friends and family or to escape from their busy
life.
“You don't have to take our word for it listen to
our customers,
enthused Suzi, owner of Pot ‘N’ Kettle.
"The best value for money. I don’t know what
I’ll do when every member of my family has a
mug with my daughter’s hand print." Emma B
"We have been coming to Pot N Kettle years and my son loves the
experience every time. A great momento of our son’s early days. Highly
rewarding". Dorota G
Pot N Kettle have had an exciting year so far awarded the Most Loved
Business in Nottingham 2012 and proudly received a trophy and
certificate from The Best of Nottingham, they also celebrated their 5th
birthday and would like to thank all their valued customers for all their
support over the years.
For further information please visit
www.pot-n-kettle.com or click LIKE on their Facebook page.
Pot N Kettle, 115 High Road, Beeston. Tel: 0115 922 8029
Charlie Foggs your friendly, local shoe repairers have just celebrated
their 25th anniversary in Beeston. Providing not only shoe and boot
repairs at reasonable prices but also a wide range of quality luggage
and shopping trolleys.
If you’re after a personalised item or something engraving they can
also help you out with a selection of fonts and styles or if you’re after
key cutting they have the ability to
copy just about any size and make
of key.
Quality, service and value for
money are the philosophy at
Charlie Foggs It’s simply the place
to go!
Charlie Foggs
135 High Road Beeston
Tel: 0115 922 4466
Panache welcomes you to beautiful
clothes, internationally designed, for
the ladies that love fashion. Their
superb collections include cruisewear, evening wear and special
occasion-wear for Mother of the Bride
and guests, Christenings or Cocktail
Parties. From some of Europe’s top
design houses they select high
quality, stylish fashion items for you to
choose from. You will also find smart
casual holiday wear or stylish office wear in Panache. There’s something
for everyone what ever your style with a wide range of shoes, handbags
and jewellery to finish off your chosen outfit. New stock arrives at
regular intervals keeping the store fresh and new all year round. For
your chance to browse their excellent ranges why not pay them a visit
and experience for yourself the warm welcome that awaits.
Panache, 1 Stoney Street. Tel: 0115 922 5278
breezemagazine 6
07a_Layout 1 28/06/2012 21:28 Page 1
Mason & Mason is an
independent, family
owned coffee lounge with
an emphasis on providing
a relaxed atmosphere
where you can meet family
and friends to enjoy a cup
of our excellent coffee or a
pot of refreshing tea from
our extensive range of leaf
teas. We also have
delicious freshly made
sandwiches, irresistible home-made cakes and savoury snacks.
If you don’t have the time to sit and relax a take away service is available.
If you’re short of time, telephone us with your order and we’ll make sure
it’s ready for you to collect. Mason & Mason, 140 High Road,
Beeston NG9 2LN Tel: 0115 922 5011
Have you found The Sewing Box yet? Tucked away down Willoughby Street
almost opposite Iceland on Beeston High Road. The new shop has a good
selection of wool, haberdashery and craft supplies at really great prices.
Mike and Jan are building up a varied stock and are quite happy to supply
you with special orders. They plan to offer sewing and craft workshops
from the work room at the back of the shop.
Mike has been in the making up trade and has a wide knowledge of the
Industry based on forty years in the Nottingham Lace Market.
Jan has been a crafter for many years holding workshops on Knitting,
Crocheting and Card making throughout the East
Midland’s .
Pop into the shop and see examples of her work, which
is also for sale for that special present. “Always here to
give advice. Find us and pop in you will be made most
welcome”. The Sewing Box, Willoughby Street, off the
High Road NG9 2LT. For more information call Mike
or Jan on 07966 515619
Don’t be a shrinking violet this Summer, change your cut and colour to
make you stand out from the crowd!...
It’s that time of year to shake off the Winter blues and re-invent
yourself for the season ahead. Whether you’re looking for soft multi
tonal highlights and lowlights or a bold rich block colour, the team at
Cast Hairdressing have the look that’s right for you.
With expert colour knowledge, great service
and professional products to maintain your style at home,
you and your hair are in their professional hands.
Cast Hairdressing is open six days a week with late night opening until
eight on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays. So
give the team a ring
and arrange your free
consultation for that
new, Summer look!
Cast Hairdressing,
114 -116 High Road,
Beeston
Tel: 0115 925 8944
breezemagazine 7
08.edit_Layout 1 29/06/2012 12:40 Page 1
We all need to tighten
our belts and make our
money really work for us
so there could never be
a better time to visit
Renaissance.
“Recently in, we have
many gorgeous dresses
and separates from
Karen Millen, Jigsaw, Ted
Baker, Monsoon,
Whistles, Coast and
many more, stunning accessories too from Paul Smith, Gucci, Radley,
Tula, Office, Carvela, Kurt Geiger and more, and for the guys all our
usual tempting stock from Paul Smith down to Topman.
We have just introduced a new scheme to reward our customers – all
you have to do is recommend us to a friend and for every complete £15
that they spend you will receive a £5 voucher to spend in the Shop!”
Visit their website, it tells you how they work and why they offer not
only brilliant value but a greener and more enjoyable shopping
experience and it also gives an idea of the huge range of labels that you
will find at Renaissance.
Renaissance, 31 Wollaton Road, Beeston NG9 2NG
Tel: 0115 922 0653
Lifestyle Kitchens and Bedrooms are an independent company based in Beeston with
over twenty-five years experience. All Lifestyle contracts are project managed, covering
the co-ordination of all stages from design, ordering and installation to completion; their
team of expert craftsmen cover all aspects of installation, fitting, plumbing, electrical,
tiling, build-work and decorating.
As proud members of the ‘Guild of Master Craftsmen’ and accredited by the Age
Concern, providing clients with an excellent service is the key to their success.
Lifestyle offers a wealth of ideas and styles to help fulfil your aspirations and make your
plans into three dimensional visuals, which can really show you how your Kitchen or
Bedroom can be transformed. The interior design industry has a continuing process of
innovation, including, labour saving ideas and exciting new materials - the sales team
at Lifestyle will make sure they give you the most up to date information to meet your needs and budget. Visit their showroom where there are
many layouts on display at the heart of Beeston, directly opposite Sainsbury’s. 21 Villa Street, Beeston, Nottingham. NG9 2NY
Tel 0115 922 4822.
breezemagazine 8
09_Layout 1 29/06/2012 13:50 Page 1
Kings Carpets is a long running independently owned family company.
Trading since 1908 Kings has been long established as Nottingham’s leading Carpet and Furniture Retailer.
Beeston is their dedicated furniture store, with breath
taking displays of the finest furniture brands such as
Duresta, Parker and Farr, Wade and Derwent upholstery.
With their unbeatable price policy and easy free parking
Kings is crammed full of top brand bargains whether it be
furniture or carpeting. Go along and see for yourself, you
won't be disappointed.
Kings Carpets & Furniture,
129 High Road, Beeston, NG9 2LL
Tel: 0115 925 8347
Happy Daze is an award winning
alternative shop selling a range of
products from gifts and incense to body
jewellery, clothing and smoking
accessories, which you would not
normally find on the high street.
Owner Craig, has recently been
awarded the Princes Trust Enterprise
Award which on receiving, he had the
honour of meeting Prince Charles. “We pride ourselves on the quality and
diversity of the products we sell and are always on the look out for new
and unusual products.
We like to offer a friendly and personal service so if there is something
you are looking for and we don’t have it in stock, we will be happy to try
and find it for you. We have a wide range of items and are constantly
adding new lines to our stock so it’s always worth popping in to see
what’s new”.
Call in to Happy Daze, 10 Wollaton Road, Beeston NG9 2NR
Tel: 07830 253 841
HAM, JAMS, CHUTNEYS, FRUIT & VEG,VEGETABLES,
COME VISIT US AT:
WOLLATON
AT
CO-OP, TROWELL RD
1st Saturday
every month:
July 7th
Aug 4th
Sept 1st
Oct 6th
WEST BRIDGFORD
2ndand 4th
of each month
AT CENTRAL AVENUE
CHOCOLATES,
Farmers markets offer
a convenient, healthy
and fun way to buy
locally grown and
produced food.
Offering a great range
of produce, including
free range beef, lamb,
pork, organic produce,
home cured bacon and
hams, poultry and eggs,
local fruit, vegetables,
speciality cheeses, jams,
honey, fish, plants,
venison, chocolates,
herbs, mushrooms,
honey etc.
Why not see what
one of the local
Farmers Markets have
on offer for you!
PLANTS, WINE, HERBS, BISCUITS, MUSHROOMS
BEEF, CHICKEN, LAMB, VENISON, PORK PIES, SAUSAGES, BACON, GAMMON,
Don’t Forget Your Local
Farmers’ Markets
USE IT OR LOSE IT!
BREAD, CAKES, HONEY, FISH, OLIVES, CHEESE,
FOR LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE
breezemagazine 9
10_Layout 1 28/06/2012 11:07 Page 1
Stylistic Upholstery’s premises are
situated on Attenborough Lane.
Offering a truly bespoke service that
spans all aspects of the trade, all their
work is done in-house to produce the
highest standards of workmanship and
expertise.
Since the early beginnings back in 1990,
Stylistic Upholstery have
included Antique
renovation together with
their normal re-upholstery
service.
Their fast cushion-replacement service has proved so popular that they have
launched it as a separate entity called “Cushy Number”
They offer these services to the discerning customer who seeks a truly professional
finished product of which they can be proud.
Stylistic Upholstery, 60 Attenborough Lane. Tel: 0115 925 9149
Tile World is a family-run business based in
Attenborough. They have over 28 years of
experience in supplying and fitting ceramic
wall and floor tiles.
Their showroom has ample parking at the
front. They show a large selection of ceramic
wall and floor tiles from around the world.
If you’re looking for glass, mosaic, granite,
limestone, porcelain, ceramic tiles, with over 20 suppliers, they can
provide you with the right choice.
Providing expert advice on tiles or tiling projects. They give free advice,
measurements and quotes. They also have a free sample loan service.
Tile World specialise in under tile heating, from warm up and floor
heating systems to tile backer/insulation boards. Get in touch for a quote.
They also stock Granfix adhesives, grouts and tile trims in many colours,
and a selections of tools, such as spacers, cutters, etc.
So come and see why you mean “the world to us” at Tile World!
133 Attenborough Lane, Tel: 0115 922 0277 www.tile-world.co.uk
Sweet Aroma have a strong team
which has now been together for over
12 years, holding many satisfied clients
all over Nottingham that have trusted
them to deliver a first class service for
many years.
“Our priority is putting our clients
needs first, we can ensure our fully
trained reliable staff will provide a first
class service using only quality
products.
We offer a full range of cleaning services to both domestic and
commercial clients, from residential properties to offices and end of
tenancy properties.”
If you are looking for a reliable regular or one off cleaner, Sweet Aroma
can provide a solution tailored to your needs.
153 Attenborough Lane, Tel: 0115 925 8582 or 07971 696723
breezemagazine 10
11_Layout 1 29/06/2012 13:08 Page 1
Established in 1997, Kitchen Fit Sandiacre brings together many
decades of experience from its team in kitchens, bathrooms and general
house refurbishments.
Originally a general refurbishments company, customer demand led to
their specialisation in the kitchen and bathroom installation. Initially
working on behalf of large national companies like MFI, and today
focusing on working directly with private homeowners and trade clients
such as building contractors who want the very best for their projects.
"Our attention to delivering high standards has led to rapid growth
and we have recently opened a showroom in Sandiacre open 6 days a
week with a selection of products and brochures available as well as our
friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you find the ideal product,
furniture or suite.
To learn more about our services whatever your requirements for
home improvements, makeovers or complete interior refurbishments
call them today or call in to the showroom to discuss with them in detail
and arrange an estimate with the expert Kitchen Fit team!"
Kitchen Fit Sandiacre, 54 - 56, Station Rd, Sandiacre NG10 5AS.
Tel: 0115 9490274
breezemagazine 11
12_Layout 1 28/06/2012 18:19 Page 1
Erewash Blinds is a family firm
who have been in the industry
for over twenty five years and
are specialists in their field.
Whilst serving Erewash and the
surrounding areas they are
widely known for their quality
of products and service. With
their wealth of experience they
are ideal for advice on what
products from their vast choice
would best suite your needs.
Why not visit their showroom?
Here, they display their excellent range of quality fabrics where you
can browse and talk about the kind of ideas you have for your home.
So whether you are after vertical, venetian, roman, roller, wood
weave or pleated blinds or something external such as patio awnings
and canopies, call in and have a chat and get their expert advice.
Erewash Blinds, 32 High Road, Toton, Tel: 0115 972 4397
Adam Gregg had always believed that Beeston was the perfect location
for ‘The Fireplace and Stove Shop’ and last summer he managed to find
premises on Queens Road that he could see would make a perfect
showroom. “Despite it being boarded up on my first visit, it was obvious
that the old building could be turned into a showroom with character
and warmth. With lots of hard work and help from family and friends,
‘The Fireplace and Stove Shop’ opened it’s doors last October. From day
one it has exceeded all my expectations with most people amazed at the
number of displays in the three display areas. Our showroom shows some
of the industries finest Wood
Burning and Multi Fuel Stoves,
Gas and Electric Fires and
Fireplaces so if you or anyone you
know is in need please come
down and visit the showroom on
Queens Road opposite KFC and
Subway”. Fireplace & Stove,
121 Queens Road Beeston
Tel: 0115 849 9909
breezemagazine 12
13_Layout 1 29/06/2012 13:48 Page 1
Dainty’s are situated in
The Square, Beeston.
A family run business
with a wealth of
experience supplying
electrical appliances
throughout the area
for over fifty years.
In addition to the vast
stock that is available
via their premises
Dainty’s offer a cooker
oven and washing machine repair service.
With most makes and models repaired. All the work is guaranteed.
Call Mark or Mick on 0115 822 4632. Dainty’s, The Square Beeston
Blacklock Carpets is well known in Beeston as an age old family flooring firm.
Priding itself on its commitment to Beeston over many years and its large customers base.
This year has and will see more inward investment from the company to expand flooring
choice available to you, " Education of staff in the wide choice of flooring applications and
investment in point of sale for our new store is what we plan to concentrate on this year"
says Sam Blacklock.
“We now plan,supply and fit all sorts of commercial and domestic carpets and vinyl.
Engineered woods,laminate and luxury Vinyl Tiles. We also pride ourselves on having one
of, if not the largest rug stock base in our area.
We offer on-site parking at the front of the store so collection of carry out samples, roll ends
and rug purchases can be done with ease.
Our future plans are expand our current operation on Station road to the highest and the
largest in the Beeston area, taking on more commercial work and increase our stock holding
so we can be, without doubt the best flooring company in our town”.
Blacklock Carpets, 114 Station Road NG9 2AY. Tel: 0115 922 2586
breezemagazine 13
14.edit_Layout 1 29/06/2012 13:20 Page 1
“What a strange year it has been!
Here we are already in mid summer
although the weather has not been
exactly encouraging. Longing to wear
those lovely new sandals, looking
forward to holidays away, thoughts
inevitably turn to our feet. Over the
winter, I have seen more chilblains
than ever before. Top Tip - Extremes
of heat and cold are usually the
culprit, often made worse by car
heaters, of all things.
Treatment of feet never fails to
reward care and attention. Very often
patients come to the surgery in discomfort and it is to our mutual
satisfaction when on leaving, there is a spring in their step.
Above all else, there is no alternative to prompt care and attention
and unfortunately, foot problems rarely resolve themselves. Therefore,
it is better to have your feet checked out and treated according to
whatever is bothering you” explains Marion.
To make an appointment simply call Marion on 0115 939 3662
Brooks Computer Shop is your local computer shop based in Toton.
They are a family run business who offer the lowest price computer
repair service with honesty and passion. They are primarily focused on
families and small businesses.
Specialising in Computer and Laptop Repairs, either visit them at their
shop or enquire about a home visit.
At the Brooks Computer Solutions (BCS) shop they have a great
Computer Express Repair Centre where they can solve all your PC and
Laptop problems quickly. They take pride in customer service not
rushing jobs but taking the right amount of time to get your computer
working again as it should. They run a free PC diagnostics policy so that
you can be assured that you are in charge of the repair and you are not
faced with any nasty surprises. All their computer repairs are
guaranteed. No fix no fee.
Brooks Computer Solutions, Woodstock Road, Toton
Tel: 0115 9468 333 www.Bcs.uk.net
email: [email protected]
breezemagazine 14
15a_Layout 1 29/06/2012 13:27 Page 1
breezepromotion
Krishna’s vision
for value
Krishna Parmar has helped
thousands of people to see
clearly thanks to her role as
director of Specsavers in
Beeston and Long Eaton.
Ms Parmar qualified as a dispensing
optician at the tender age of 21 and now,
with 30 years experience, she is running a
thriving optical business, providing an
invaluable service to local people.
Ms Parmar opened Specsavers in Long
Eaton in September 1992. She started her
career at Ealing Hospital, working in the low
vision aid (LVA) department before joining
an independent opticians. Then, after a year
she was offered a job supporting existing
Specsavers stores, which she did until 1987
when she helped open Specsavers
Nottingham. She ran the store for two years
as one of two store directors before leaving
to open her very own Specsavers in Ilkeston.
Her strong background and experience in
the profession enabled Ms Parmar to offer
local people a top quality service by highly
trained staff.
After setting up three successful opticians
Ms Parmar’s next aim was to bring affordable
and professional eyecare to the people of
Beeston, so she opened her third store in
December 2007, on her 47th birthday.
The three Derbyshire opticians have
become a popular choice for specs wearers
seeking expert advice and the latest range of
frames and contact lenses, all at affordable
prices.
Ms Parmar says: ’The Specsavers stores are a
great achievement and their success and
loyalty of our customers is a real testament
to the level of service we provide. I’m also
extremely proud of my store teams and the
hard work they put in to ensure we offer the
highest standards of customer care –
I couldn’t do it without them.
‘My staff members are extremely important
and I believe very strongly in giving people
the chance to fulfil their potential. I have
sponsored the training of 21 dispensing
opticians and hope to keep developing their
skills and careers. Some of the team have
been with me for many years and are very
dedicated to the stores.
‘We’ve also become an established part of
the community and our presence has really
benefited locals by offering value for money
eyecare - something that wasn’t available
before.
Looking after people’s sight is a big
responsibility and something I take very
seriously. Clear vision is crucial to us all and
regular eye tests should be part of a healthy
lifestyle - we recommend having one at least
every two years.’
Specsavers state of the art equipment
enables its opticians to carry out more
comprehensive tests, which help to detect
problems with a person’s overall health as
well as sight. Customers can also benefit
from a comprehensive health assessment
thanks to digital retinal photography.
The technology broadens the
testing process to provide a
health assessment of each
patient’s whole visual
system, enabling the
detection of
symptoms for
glaucoma,
diabetes,
inflammatory
disorders and
age-related
macular
degeneration.
Unlike many
other opticians,
Specsavers in
Beeston and
Ilkeston don’t
charge extra for this
service as it is part of
the standard eye
examination provided.
Ms Parmar is committed
to providing affordable
professional eyecare and her
stores offer a wide range of glasses to cater
for all budgets. Specs start from just £25,
which includes Pentax single vision lenses
and a scratch resistant treatment. Designer
frames start from just £99. Students and the
over 60s are eligible for a 25% discount on
designer glasses from the £69 ranges and
above.
Ms Parmar is also keen to remind those on
Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance,
children under 16, or those under 19 and in
full time education, that they are entitled to
a free eye examination and help with the
cost of specs or contact lenses, if required.
People in Beeston, Long Eaton and the
surrounding areas also have easy access to a
quality hearing service thanks to Ms Parmar,
who set up hearing centres in both the
Beeston and Long Eaton Specsavers. The
hearing centres offer customers free,
comprehensive hearing checks and
assessments, as well as information and
advice on the wide range of hearing aids
available.
Specsavers Opticians, Beeston
4 The Square, Beeston NG9 1EF
Tel: 0115 951 8980
Specsavers Opticians, Long Eaton
4-6 High Street, Long Eaton NG10 1LN
Tel: 0115 946 0450
breezemagazine 15
16a_Layout 1 29/06/2012 13:27 Page 1
At The Foot Room they provide the highest
standard of professional foot care, undertaken by
a degree trained podiatrist.
“We are a member of the Society of Chiropody
and Podiatrists and registered with the Health
Professional Council (HPC).
The practise at Wollaton opened in November
2011, and with over fifteen years’ experience of NHS and private
practice, you can be assured your feet are in safe hands”.
The Foot Room treat painful corns, callus, cracked heels, verrucae and
all nail conditions. They can also reconstruct nails that are damaged or
fungal to disguise any unsightly problems.
“We are experts in ingrowing toenails and nail surgery, which is carried
out under local anaesthetic.
We also offer musculoskeletal assessment for conditions affecting
everyday and sport related foot and ankle problems. Providing bespoke
orthotics where needed”.
So if you have any queries or wish to make an appointment call The
Foot Room on 0115 928 1000. They are open 5 days a week also offering
late evening and Saturday morning appointments.
The Foot Room @ Wollaton, 17 Lambourne Drive, Wollaton, NG8
1GR (opposite The Wollaton Pub). Tel: 0115 928 1000
The Mill Factory Shop has been trading for over twenty years and is still
going strong. Their stock consists of discontinued curtains at a fraction
of the usual catalogue prices, their slight seconds start at an incredibly
low rate.
The also sell ‘perfects’ again at a fraction of the cost. You’ll also find
poles, tracks, accessories and all you need to hang your new curtains on.
With quilts, pillows and a range of bedding also available.
Whatever your taste of budget there is something for everyone.
“Our expert team has over twenty five
years of experience in the soft furnishing
and retail business and are always here
to help you. We pride ourselves on
providing the best customer service and
a quality product at an affordable price”.
The Mill Shop is situated on
Queens Road East, set back
off the main road, Beeston
Tel: 0115 919 555 or visit
www.themillshop.co.uk
breezemagazine 16
17_Layout 1 26/06/2012 16:26 Page 1
LOOKING FOR
SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
The Feminine touch
can bring you:
Colour advice: matching
to existing and the latest colours
•
- Georgian windows etc
• -Glossing
finished professionally
• Wallpapering - including ceilings, all finishes • Tiling
Tel: 07866 250419
or 07812 437496
Commendations available on request, plus portfolio of completed jobs
breezemagazine 17
18.memory lane_Layout 1 26/06/2012 16:28 Page 1
breezememory lane
We love to
publish old
school
photographs,
so if you have
any lurking in
the attic or
amongst the
old family
albums why not
send them in
for other
readers to
enjoy?
This month we have been
sent this image - are you
on here or do you know
someone who is!
Send your images in to:
Breeze Magazine / Memory Lane
156 HIGH ROAD, BEESTON,
NOTTINGHAM NG9 2LN
or email:
[email protected]
DEADLINE FOR
AUGUST 12 ISSUE:
23rd July 2012
Please supply a SAE for any photographs to be returned
with a brief description.
The editor reserves the right to shorten or modify any
material submitted. 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.
breezemagazine 18
19_Layout 1 27/06/2012 12:16 Page 1
JOIN THE SUCCESS
OF BREEZE
80%
OF OUR ADVERTISERS
RETURN EACH MONTH!
BREEZE WORKS
CALL TO FIND OUT WHAT
BREEZE CAN DO FOR
YOUR BUSINESS
0115 967 8663
OR EMAIL: [email protected]
breezemagazine 19
20.celebrations_Layout 1 28/06/2012 21:11 Page 1
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!
Happy 4th Birthday Carissa
We love you very much from Mummy and Daddy x x x Happy Birthday to a wonderful Husband and Daddy.
love you loads, from Sara and Carissa x x x x
Happy 18th Birthday Jake
Hope you have a special day.
Love you lots from
Mum, Dad and Kyle
Happy Birthday Dad and Grandad,
love from Pat, Nicola, Sara, Mark,
Paul, Yasmin and Carissa x x x x
Happy 1st
Birthday Sky
love Mummy
and Daddy
Send your entries to:
Breeze Celebrations,
156 HIGH ROAD, BEESTON,
NOTTINGHAM NG9 2LN
or email:
[email protected]
DEADLINE FOR AUGUST 12
ISSUE: 23rd July 2012
Happy 2nd Birthday Noah
Have a lovely day lots of love
and kisses Mummy, Daddy and
big sister Holly xxxx
breezemagazine 20
Happy Birthday from
Bet’s Bloomers
Hope you had a fab time! x x
Happy Birthday this month to
Mike & Sue
Congratulations on making it
to the top love from all your
family - We are proud of you
both x x x
PLEASE 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 around 15-20 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.
21_Layout 1 28/06/2012 20:42 Page 1
JOIN THE
SUCCESS
OF BREEZE
80%
OF OUR
ADVERTISERS
RETURN EACH
MONTH!
CALL
0115
967 8663
OR EMAIL:
[email protected]
breezemagazine 21
22.books_Layout 1 27/06/2012 12:58 Page 1
breezebook review
Welcome to our regular Book Review,
where we give you the chance to win
copies of the books we feature.
"Eat less, move more",
as Minnie Driver
famously stated, may
well be part of the
secret to a successful
diet but what you eat
is as important as
how much when it
comes to long term
weight loss.
Nutritionist Sarah
Flower believes
that successful
weight
management lies
in eating a
nutritionally
balanced
and varied diet.
The Healthy
Lifestyle Diet Cookbook is for anyone
who has had enough of yo-yo diets and wants to keep
their weight under control on a lasting basis.
Familiar with the stresses of juggling family and work with
eating healthily and trying to maintain your figure, author
Sarah Flower has provided meal plans that the kids will
enjoy too, and which can be prepared in 30 minutes
or less.
A professional, experienced nutritionist, Sarah shares her
knowledge in the warm and accessible style which is her
trademark, providing recipes that are easy to follow
and including invaluable tips like food
swapping to keep
weight out and vitality in.
Nutritionist Sarah Flower is the
author of a number of cookbooks,
including the best-selling Everyday
Halogen Oven Cookbook.
Just answer this simple question and send your
name, address, daytime tel number to:
Breeze Magazine, Book Competition
156 High Road, Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LN
Closing date: 28th July 2012
WIN
A COPY OF THE BOOK!
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE
AUTHOR?
TRADITIONAL WET PLASTERING
PLASTERBOARDING
RE-SKIMS
REPAIR WORK
FREE QUOTES AND ADVICE
CALL
10 YRS EXPERIENCE
NO JOB TOO SMALL
NO VAT
CLEAN, RELIABLE,
FRIENDLY SERVICE
07967 745 375 OR 0115 972 5440
breezemagazine 22
Please note, condition of the win:
Any winners notified must be
able to pick the book up from the
Breeze office in Beeston.
23_Layout 1 27/06/2012 16:17 Page 1
at a glance
Andy’s re-Upholstery and New Suite Specialists are a local
husband and wife family business who make suites because
they are proud of producing a good quality product.
“We pride ourselves on giving you our customer a result
that you will be more than satisfied with, taking an old worn
suite and turning it into something you will be proud of
again!”
Andy cares about furniture and offers a friendly and
professional service. Whether its to replace old tired
cushions, old worn castors with modern legs or block feet,
Andy can advise and give your existing suite a new look.
They offer handmade bespoke suites or chairs to your
individual requirements and offer free estimates at
competitive rates.
Call Andy today on 0115 981 3388 or visit his web site:
www.andysupholstery.co.uk
breezemagazine 23
24_Layout 1 29/06/2012 11:30 Page 1
Welcome to our new businesses
in our area....
If you have a new business and would
like to be featured call our team on
0115 967 8663
Let the readers of Breeze
know you are here!
Meet Dylan Willliams, you may recognise him from
many places around Beeston, Chilwell, Long Eaton
or Stapleford. From being your neighbour, playing
football, poker or just enjoying a drink/meal with
friends and family to picking up his children from
nursery and school.
“I’m Dylan Williams, a 33years old born and bred
builder from Beeston. I have two young children
and recently got married at St Mary’s church
Attenborough in January.
I left school earlier than the rest of my year, as at
the time I wasn’t the most academic student. I knew at the time I wasn’t
an indoor office type of person. I was offered work as a bricklayers
labourer and enjoyed working and earning money ‘as most young
people do’.
I was extremely lucky to have been able to gain experience, knowledge
and responsibility, by working for the same company for ten years, also
gaining various qualifications and becoming a respectable self
employed bricklayer.
Recently I’ve established my own company D.W.Building and Roofing
which has already had a huge response from people receiving by
business cards and postcards.
I take great pride in all my work and I am a reliable and trustworthy
person who is happy to give honest quotations for any sized jobs”.
For a free quote call Dylan on 07966 076677
Meet John Dabrowski - “I have recently moved to Nottingham from Sheffield to be near my elderly
mother and help look after her. I have an older brother and a younger sister and am a committed Christian.
I was originally born and bred in Lenton, Nottingham and it’s good to be back after all these years.
Helping people improve the look of their home is something I have been enjoying for the past thirty years
and from which I get a great deal of
satisfaction.
Painting and decorating is a passion
for me and my favourite part is the
look on the people’s faces when I have
finished the work - with a good portfolio of references bearing
witness to this. You could say I was born to decorate. I really
enjoy meeting new people and I find it a real pleasure to work
for them in a private capacity.
If you are looking for a quality painter and decorator then I
would be pleased to make an initial visit, without charge, to
discuss any possible work you may want undertaking.
My specialism is interior painting and decorating and I use high
quality materials to ensure a first class finish”.
Give John a call today; “I look forward to meeting you and
helping you transform your lovely home”.
For decorating help you can trust call John on 07792 982848
or e-mail [email protected]
breezemagazine 24
25_Layout 1 29/06/2012 11:31 Page 1
There are many considerations when decorating
and furnishing your home, including; How much
will it cost to create your dream home? How can I
create a show home look? What style would go in
my home? Do I have the experience and time to
organise the furnishings for my home?
Meet Michael Vasiliou he has the answered to
many of these questions and more.
Michael explains, “Not many people have the
time to browse around shops to find furniture and
paint, finding the right colours to start their dream home. Then there’s
the curtains and soft furnishings to create the right style and look. And
when you have found every item you need to decorate your room, it’s
back to the shops again to search for the furniture to complement your
newly decorated room! With that comes the questions, what style of
furniture will go in your room? What style of furnishings will suit your
style of house? Is your room a light room or do you need your walls
and furnishings to be light and bright because a lack of light? So many
things to think about!
Then if you have more than one room to do, you have to start and do
it all again! This is all very time consuming and can cost more in the
long run”.
With fifteen years of experience MV Furnishings make it easy, you don’t
even have to go to them, they will come to you in the comfort of your
own home; “We will put together a beautiful total package, your own
style and colour to create your dream home from an extensive
collection of brochures. Whether you are doing one room or a full
house or just want it decorated, we have many styles to suit your
budget. We have fitted out homes in the UK and abroad so we have the
experience”. To create your dream home Call Michael at MV Furnishings on
07576 474 202
breezemagazine 25
26.edit_Layout 1 27/06/2012 18:46 Page 1
breeze what’s on
Date: 23 Jul 2012 to 31 Aug 2012
Kids summer activities at Round Hill Primary
School. Each week your children will be having
loads of fun in the hands of the experienced
coaches. This summer club is about making the
most of the summer holidays. As much time as
possible will be spent on outdoor activities;
playing games, sports, dancing and generally
moving about and having a fun time. When the
weather is too warm they will head indoors for
arts and crafts, drama and other indoor
activities.
Starts at:8:00am - 5:30pm
Cost: From £8.40 per child per day
Ticket: Visit the website for more information
and to book your child a place
www.clubszone.co.uk Location: Round Hill
Primary School, Foster Avenue, NG9 1AE
Date: 20 Jul 2012 to 28 Aug 2012
The Old Market Square is transformed into a
seaside themed playground, complete with
sand, giant paddling pool and fairground rides.
This is the perfect way to keep children (and
adults!) entertained during the summer.
Starts at: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: Free - charges for some aspects
Location: Old Market Square, Nottingham
Date: 21 Jul 2012 to 30 Sep 2012
Every Sat and Sun during exhibitions. Family
Extravaganzas - The art works just keep on
getting bigger and better until they fill the
whole great big Space.
Family Room - Drop in and make some art!
Tons of fun for all families.
Starts at:11:00am -3:00pm Cost: Free
Location: Nottingham Contemporary
Weekday Cross, Nottingham
Date: 23 Jul 2012 to 29 Jul 2012
Fun quizzes around the gardens to celebrate
London 2012 Olympics. Suitable for children 4+
years.
Starts at:11:00am - 4.00pm
Cost: £1 per child Normal admission applies
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Ticket: £1 per child Normal admission applies
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location: Newstead Abbey Historic House &
Park, Ravenshead, Newstead, NG15 8NA
Summer Fun at
Denby Visitor Centre
tion
breeze promo
Enjoy the fun of an English seaside –
in the middle of Derbyshire! Pottery
Beach at Denby Visitor Centre is
open from 16th July (10am to 4pm
daily) for eight weeks, and its
completely free to use! Join in the
summer fun with safe golden sand,
deckchairs, free entertainment,
beach hut shop, snack bar and the
new Craft Hut open from 7th
August. New SandArt, competitions,
fun with clay and lots of other
activities. There will even be Donkey
Rides over the bank holiday
weekend (26th & 27th August).
See details and dates listed
on the Events page at
www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk
Special Olympic Craft Sessions will take place in the Denby
Craftroom at 11am and 2pm from 30th July until 5th August.
Have a go at making and painting souvenirs to take home.
Craftroom Tours are also available at 12pm and 3pm daily.
And for Denby Bargain hunters, the summer Sale is on
throughout July with an extra 20% off current patterns and
‘buy one get one free’ offers every weekend!
Denby Visitor Centre is just off the A38.
See www.denbyvisitorcentre for more details,
Booking is recommended for Craftroom Tours and Olympic
Craft Sessions, call 01773 740 799.
breezemagazine 26
27_Layout 1 29/06/2012 18:02 Page 1
breezemagazine 27
28.edit_Layout 1 27/06/2012 18:28 Page 1
breeze appeal
Find out what more than 150 people a week in Nottingham
experience - Maggie’s Moment Tours - a one hour experience of
aMaggie’s Centre. Breeze finds out what it is all about...
Calmness, clarity and a cup of tea is at the heart of what Maggie’s is all about.
Maggie’s Centres are for anyone affected by cancer. They are places where people
are welcome whenever they need us – from initial diagnosis or undergoing
treatment, to post-treatment, recurrence, end of life or in bereavement. We also
welcome family and friends, as they can also be deeply affected by cancer.
Every Maggie’s Centre has a kitchen table. A safe place where people can sit and
gather their thoughts over a cup of tea, chat to others going through similar
experiences or speak to someone who can
answer any questions they may have.
At the Nottingham Centre people who come
through our doors for the first time are pleasantly
surprised by the light and airy atmosphere of the
Centre. Greeted by our volunteers or staff your
first cup of tea is made for you. Following a tour
of the building you’re encouraged to think of the
centre as an extension of your home, a place to
find the strength and help you need. Many visitors take advantage of the professional
advice on offer from our Cancer Support
Specialist or our Benefits Adviser. A varied
programme of activities is open to anybody
affected by cancer, from yoga, Tai Chi and relaxation, to nutrition courses and hair
loss workshops.
“We would like to offer people the opportunity to experience their own
Maggie’s Moment and get to know us a little bit better”.
People are invited to come along to Maggie’s Nottingham, Gate 3,
Nottingham City Hospital Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PH
every Wednesday from 4pm-5pm. Contact: Melanie Kerruish, Fundraising
Organiser, 0115 924 6211,[email protected]
Follow Maggie’s Nottingham on
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maggiescentrenottingham
and Twitter http://www.twitter.com/maggiesnott
breezemagazine 28
About Maggie’s:
· The first Maggie’s centre
opened in Edinburgh in 1996
and there are now fifteen
centres either open or under
development across the UK
and abroad. These include
Edinburgh, Glasgow
Gatehouse, Glasgow
Gartnavel, Dundee,
Highlands,
Fife, West
London,
Cheltenham,
Nottingham, South West Wales, Oxford,
Lanarkshire, Aberdeen, North East and Hong
Kong.
· Maggie’s programme of support empowers
people to live with, through and beyond
cancer.
· Maggie’s Centres are free to visit, no
appointment is necessary and are for anyone
affected by any type of cancer as well as their
family and friends.
· Some of the world’s leading architects have designed
Maggie’s Centres, including Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid,
Richard Rogers and Rem Koolhaas.
· Last year more than 91,770 people visited Maggie’s centres
across the UK.
· Maggie’s model of support has been so successful that it is
being taken forward in Hong Kong, Barcelona and
Scandinavia.
· Maggie’s president is HRH the Duchess of Cornwall.
29_Layout 1 26/06/2012 16:58 Page 1
breezemagazine 29
30.edit_Layout 1 27/06/2012 18:21 Page 1
breeze appeal
As the nation celebrated The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee,
so did over eight hundred Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior
Section and their leaders, which all gathered at Harvey Hadden
Sports Complex to join in the fun. Brian Pettitt Photographer
caught up with them on the day...
They were joined by Kate Royse, the Nottinghamshire County Commissioner and her team,
who were making an epic trip of over 120 miles to join in the eight different events being held by
Guiding across the county.
The girls, ranging from 5 – 18 years, arrived at 10am from Beeston, Attenborough,
Chilwell, Stapleford, Trowell, Bramcote, Wollaton, Bilborough and Toton. The ‘Funday’ offered sixty
exciting activities for the girls to try, from sumo wrestling to cheer leading, circus skills to meeting
rescued owls, a smoothy bike to kick boxing and a safari hunt to a graffiti wall where the girls could
say what they would do if they ruled the world!
The day was put together with the Olympic and Paralympic values in mind; respect and
equality, excellence and determination, friendship and courage, and activities
were organised relating to these values and the continents.
Some girls from 3rd Attenborough Guides were also reporters for the
day. Here are their reports:
“Brilliant, Fantastic. There are many other words I could
use to describe the Diamond Jubilee Event. I loved the
smoothie making bicycle and the bouncy castles.
A very memorable day” Eleanor, 11
Fiona, 11, interviewed the County Commissioner
“I have had a go at the Gladiator Battle and it was
awesome. I’ve been impressed with all the
events but this one is massive and the only one
that has rescued birds. I would most like to try
the Demolition Ball and the hand painting.”
‘Events like this are only possible with lots of
support from adult volunteers and we’d love to
hear from anyone who would like to help us
create more special memories for girls and young
women across the county.’
If you would like more information on local
Girl guiding please contact Tonya Machin on
0115 917 7034 / 07907 497878
or email [email protected]
breezemagazine 30
31_Layout 1 28/06/2012 11:50 Page 1
As a company we
are committed to
saving energy and
the environment.
With this in mind
we have carefully
put together a number
of measures that will either produce electricity
or save electricity.
By changing your existing fluorescent fittings to LED, all with very little
disruption, you can enjoy high quality lighting without the fear of large bills.
The voltage optimization works well domestically and commercially. When
using lighting and appliances ie: fridges, in the case of convenience shops
you have a number of fridge units and lighting on between 12-16 hours per
day. Small changes could potentially save hundreds of pounds per year.
SOLAR PV
Solar pv or Photovoltaic panels produce electricity for your home or business.
A typical 4 Kw system facing south will produce approximately 3,400 units or
Kwh of electricity per year with the feed in tariff and savings you will earn
/save over £1,000 per year this is index linked and householders this is tax
free as well. Great investment .If we include the expected rise in electricity
and the index rise this could make a return on investment of 28% annualised
over 25 years.
LED LIGHTING
LED lighting has taken the industry by storm if you were to change 1 LED
fluorescent fitting or tube the savings are around 70% If a small shop running
10 light fittings with 4x2ʼ tubes in each we could save you over £250 per year
and with electricity prices rising this saving will keep rising and with an LED
fitting running 10 hours per day 365 days per year should last over 10 years.
ELECTRIC RADIATORS
We are Farho Electric Radiator approved installers. These radiators are
energy efficient with a saving of up to 30%. We can give a cost of running on
an annual basis this is carried out with a heating survey all free of charge they
are a great replacement for storage heaters, and even better for conventional
electric heating. All this and a 10 year guarantee on the appliance and no
leaking as with traditional water filled piped heating system.
VOLTAGE OPTIMIZATION
The incoming voltage into your property is around 240v but the equipment
works at an optimal voltage of 220v so the over voltage dissipates as heat or
vibration. A simple to install voltage optimization devise regulates the voltage
to around 220 volts, reducing the electricity wasted. Savings of up to 17%
and a payback of 2-3 years.
Our core business is trying to lower our customers energy bills at a time when
the price of fuel is going up, all of these products are long lasting so a small
investment will reap rewards over the coming years.
WHAT WE COULD SAVE YOU EACH YEAR:
• Solar PV: save over £1000 per year
• LED Lighting: save over £250 per year
• Electric Radiators: save up to 30% in heating
• Voltage Optimization: save up to 17% in electricity use
and improve the life of your household electrical items eg
televisions, audio, fridge etc
Call Reset Renewables for a no obligation quotation and take a
positive step to cut your electricity costs and your carbon footprint.
Tel: 0115 8378322
web: www.resetrenewablesltd.co.uk
breezemagazine 31
32.edit_Layout 1 27/06/2012 18:08 Page 1
breezerecipe
Try these Delights...
Copyright © The Vegetarian Society
www.recipes.vegsoc.org
Wild Mushroom
Stroganoff with herb
Crumb Topping
Vegetable Kebabs
with Oriental Dressing
Introduction
This recipe is dairy free, but a
delicious variation is to add
225g/8oz Halloumi cheese, cut
into chunks and threaded onto
the skewers between the
vegetables. Barbecues always
seem to involve a great deal of
preparation, so to make things
simpler, use one of the ready
flavoured packets of rice as an
accompaniment - if you feel you
have time you can make your own
if you prefer.
Ingredients
1 medium courgette,
cut into 16 slices
4 small onions or shallots, peeled
and halved
1 yellow or orange pepper cut
into 8 pieces
8 button mushrooms
4 cherry tomatoes
4 x 20cm wooden skewers, soaked
in water for 30 minutes
4 tbsp olive oil
breezemagazine 32
For the
Oriental
dressing:
1 tbsp shoyu
3 tbsp cold
pressed
sunflower oil
1 tsp fresh
ginger juice
(grate and
squeeze
juice out)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
(or lemon if preferred)
salt and freshly ground black
pepper
To Serve:
225g ready flavoured Thai rice,
cooked and chilled
Method
Thread all the vegetables onto the
wooden skewers, brush with olive
oil and season with salt and
pepper. Grill over hot barbecue
coals for about 10-15 minutes,
turning frequently until golden
and tender.
Meanwhile make the oriental
dressing by beating all the
ingredients together and
seasoning to taste.
Pour the dressing over the hot
kebabs and serve with the chilled
rice "salad".
Notes
These kebabs are also good
served with satay sauce.
Introduction
The original version of
this impressive dish was
created in honour of
Count Stroganoff by a
Czarist chef for a
cookery competition in
the 1890s. Since then
Stroganoff has been
served at celebratory
banquets the world
over, and this stunning
gourmet vegetarian
version will give any
occasion a little Imperial
magic.
Method
Boil or steam the potatoes until
tender. Drain and return to the
pan.
Heat the milk, pour over the
potatoes and mash well.
Preparation notes
Serves 4
Stir in the herbs and season to
taste.
Ingredients
Melt 15g butter or margarine in a
pan. Add mushrooms and garlic
and cook gently for 5 minutes.
675g potatoes, peeled
and cut into chunks
150ml milk or soya milk
1 tbsp mixed fresh
herbs, finely chopped
40g butter or margarine
450g assorted white
mushrooms, roughly
chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
150ml double cream
50g fresh white
breadcrumbs
2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely
chopped
salt and freshly ground
black pepper to taste
Stir in the cream, season to taste
then heat gently - cover and keep
warm
Melt the remaining 25g of butter
or margarine in a pan and stir in
the breadcrumbs, herbs and
season to taste
To assemble, serve individually by
placing equal portions of the
mashed potato on each plate.
Spoon the mushroom sauce over
the top, and finish with the
topping.
Toast under a hot grill until golden
brown.
33_Layout 1 29/06/2012 18:02 Page 1
breezemagazine 33
34.gardening_Layout 1 28/06/2012 21:31 Page 1
breezegardening
Let’s take a progress check on our
‘blooming lovely garden.
Lets take a look at our summer garden after our previous efforts to
‘colour it up’. By now we should be well under way with our Annuals
(bedding plants/hanging basket plants etc) and some of our
Perennials should be starting to bloom as well at this time of year depending on which types you planted.
The past month has been something of a roller-coaster ride with
intense heat for a few days followed by what seems like unremitting
rain and temperature plunges that had us reaching for our winter
coats!
This makes life more challenging for our plants - especially the ones
that are more delicate in nature.
Extreme and unexpected weather is becoming the new ‘norm’
according to the weather experts - and we ought to bear this in mind
so that we can avoid disappointment.
We have mentioned sheltered areas in our previous articles and this
is important as wind really does change the outlook fort plant growth
- and not for the better!
All plants really like to shelter (or thrive where shelter is possible)
from cooler, blustery conditions met from the UK weather system.
If you are even slightly exposed to gusts of wind then it may be
worth considering one of the following tactics:
• Wind tolerant
hedge or shrubs
• Double paling
fencing (where the
wind can partially
pass through)
• Tightly patterned
trellis
• Bamboo plants
• Arches - strategically placed to break any wind channels
Try to bear in mind that with man made structures it is essential not
to completely block the wind but to slow it down. If you can then use
more than one method to layer the effect.
If you are able to landscape your soil to create raised areas then this
can really help to bring relief to the areas below it - this takes more
effort and also some planning as the shape of the landscape you
create needs to assist guiding the airflow away successfully.
Remember: a wind stopper works on both sides to calm the area and
give plants a better chance.
Back to getting a colour explosion
But hang on - Winter’s not here yet! We have our lovely ‘colour
garden’ to tend to!
What about getting handy with the bulbs? Here’s a way to add
some extra delight to your patio as flowers come and go in their
summer cycle:
Plant lily bulbs into terracotta pots and then arrange them where
you feel the colour isn’t quite up to scratch - on the patio, along
borders, as collection of pots near where you sit in the garden they are a great way to add a dimension of texture & colour to any
part of the garden.
Here’s how to get those bulbs glowing: use ordinary compost to
half fill a pot then pop in about five lily bulbs.
Cover them with compost and keep them sheltered until they
sprout up - in a greenhouse , a hut or even in your porch. When
they do grow you may need to support some of the taller varieties
with canes - all the better to withstand any sudden gusts!
To maintain them when grown just feed them once a week with
liquid plant food - very easy to maintain!
You can help prolong flowering by simply removing the flowers
as they fade - just trim the ‘dead heads’ back to just above the
foliage with garden cutters. Keep as much of the main stem &
leaves as possible to help the bulb build up its food reserves for
next year’s even bloomier garden!
breezemagazine 34
35_Layout 1 26/06/2012 16:59 Page 1
breezemagazine 35
36.gardening_Layout 1 27/06/2012 17:54 Page 1
breezegardening
QUICK GUIDE TO BEDDING PLANTS
Seedlings: One seed each into a small pot
(yoghurt pot), keep indoors until sprouted
& harden off gently over a few weeks plant out when a few inches tall.
Pots and tray, ready to plant: The easiest
way if you don’t have space or time - come
in trays or in tear-apart packs. Separate
ones in pots are easier to plant out as the
roots aren’t entangled but they are a little
more expensive.
Care: Water daily and feed once a week.
Pull off any ‘dead heads’ once they start
flowering.
Try these in your garden:
• Marigolds. Yes, a classic, and with good
reason - a lovely flower and great for kids
to plant as well.
• Sun Flower (‘fun flower’!) Kids love these
so why not? Make sure you support with a
simple garden can. Grows in pot or in the
ground (grow in a pot first before planting
in the ground though).
• Sweet Pea.
A nice good coverage plant which delights
with a riot of bright and mixed colours
(depending on which variety is chosen)
• Rosa Repeats flowering until late in the
year. Olive-green foliage, thrives on northfacing walls.
• Anthemis Masses of lax pale yellow
daisies with silver filigree foliage.
• Geraniums A wide sprawler with flowers
from until late summer. Good mottled
foliage.
• Busy Lizzie. Easy and undemanding
plant with real colour power!
Clematis. Flowers in late summer.
• Petunia. Able to take
the British weather.
SUMMER GARDEN TASKS:
Weeding
When the weather changes from cold
and wet to warm and sunny, a sudden
influx of weeds so get them removed
quickly so that your flowers and plants can
grow unhindered.
Planting Out
Make use of every available bit of space in your garden as now is
the time to begin sowing and planting in earnest. Pots, containers,
window boxes and flower beds to increase your crop of plants and
flowers during the summer. Don’t overcrowd though as they need
growing room.
Ponds
Now is the time to check the health of your pond, ready for new
wildlife. Frogs, newts and other amphibious creatures lay their
eggs in spring and the insects that gather there also provide food
for birds. They need suitable plant life in them in order to create
oxygen. Dead plants should be removed to give new plants more
light.
Pests
As more and more plants and flowers begin to grow in your
garden and in your home, the pests arrive! Checks for diseases and
pests. Discolouration, wilting and brittle leaves are all be a warning
that your plant is ill. Tackle promptly before it spreads.
Watering
When the sun is at its strongest, it is likely that any water sprayed
on the leaves of your plant will cause it to burn so water plants
early in the morning or late at night. It’s good therapy in the
evening!
Our Feathered Friends
Are hungry at this time of year and will eat any fruit bearing crops
so if you want to keep them, get them covered! Netting for low
crops and things that deter for higher crops such as fruiting trees old cd’s hung on string help. Leave some for the birds though - or
keep the bird table stocked up!
breezemagazine 36
• Begonia. A sturdy
plant with masses
of compact colour.
All of these are good summer plants and
will help keep the colours swinging in your
garden so come on - let’s keep it all perky
in our ‘little patch’ and have something to
look forward to as we journey onwards
past the height of summer.
Keep on learning and as always with your
garden - enjoy!
37_Layout 1 26/06/2012 16:55 Page 1
38.edit_Layout 1 28/06/2012 11:46 Page 1
breeze pets corner
Nottingham has a vast choice of beautiful walks for you and your best
friend. Here’s a few suggestions to get you out and about this month...
Clumber Park offers freedom to
discover a the park and provides a
haven for wildlife within an idyllic
setting.
With 3,800 acres of picturesque
parkland and gardens, peaceful
woodlands and a magnificent lake
to enjoy there is plenty of space to
explore and relax with your family
and friends.
Rufford Abbey Country Park sits
in 150 acres of historic parkland,
woodland and gardens in the
North Nottinghamshire area
known as the Dukeries.
This varied park includes the ruins
of a medieval monastery, a
contemporary craft centre,
gardens, woodland walks,
children's play village, sculpture
trail, and a lake.
Sherwood Forest National Nature
Reserve contains some of the
oldest trees in Europe, veteran oaks
five centuries old and the worldfamous Major Oak, still producing
acorns after standing at the heart of
the forest for an estimated 800 years!
As you walk around the ecology is
fascinating. The natural decay of
fallen timber means the woodland
teems with insect life and fungi,
which in turn provide food for varied
species of birds and bats.
So you and your pet can enjoy the
walk.
Wollaton Park spans five hundred
acres of spectacular gardens and
parkland and is a haven for wildlife,
including herds of red and fallow
deer which are free to roam in their
natural habitat. Respect this when
walking your dog, keep them on a
lead at all times.
Local practice
highlights complete
local pet healthcare
available.
Highfields Park, this 121 acre park
is well endowed with magnificent
trees, wildflower meadows, exotic
plantings and water features.
Broxtowe Country Park
Covering an impressive forty six
hectares, Broxtowe Country Park
combines a mixture of woodlands
and grassland with excellent
recreation facilities including an
exciting adventure playground.
Dogs are welcome in most parks,
but so that all visitors can feel safe
and relaxed, your pets must be
under control.
Dogs should be kept on a lead at
all times. Please remember - clear
up after your pet.
tion
breeze promo
As part of our feature on local
businesses, Churchcroft Vets
have been reminding us all how
they offer a complete local
service for great care for your
pet.
As well as routine healthcare including vaccinations and
micro chipping, Churchcroft Veterinary Centre is the site for all
sorts of more advanced care. Amongst other services available
are neutering, blood testing, digital x-rays, ultrasound
examination, blood pressure testing, hip and elbow scoring,
dentistry, electrocardiography, eye pressure checking and both
soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. All of this is done on site
at Churchcroft Vets! There is no need to travel to a different site
for any of these procedures.
Churchcroft also stock a range of quality flea and worm
control products so that you can easily and effectively treat
your pets to keep them in perfect health.
In addition, Churchcroft run their own out-of-hours
emergency service and again this is on site at Churchcroft Vets
on the High Road in Chilwell.
Having all your pet’s needs met at one site, as well as being
convenient, allows you and your pet to know the staff and
means that all the team are familiar with your pet’s history
which enhances the quality of care they can deliver.
You can call Churchcroft Vets on 0115 922 4855
or visit 111 High Road, Chilwell.
breezemagazine 38
39_Layout 1 26/06/2012 16:55 Page 1
breezemagazine 39
40.gig_guide_Layout 1 26/06/2012 16:56 Page 1
breezemagazine 40
41_Layout 1 29/06/2012 09:42 Page 1
Oliver Webster of Rooftech UK Ltd is proud of his
team and explains: “Our team of highly skilled
tradesmen will work round your daily routine causing minimum disruption to your existing living
space. The scope of our type of work includes
Loft/Garage conversions, extensions, new builds, reroofs, joinery and plastering. Rooftech UK Ltd have
been designing and building projects throughout
the East Midlands for many years.”
From the initial phone call through to completion
the client will only be liaising with Rooftech employees, there are no sub-contractors involved. All major
stage decisions and the day to day running of the
project will be handled by Oliver.
“There are many completed conversions/ extensions to view in the local area, at Rooftech we think
this is vital in selecting the right company to carry
29 Oakley Road, Long Eaton Nottingham NG10 1FQ
out your dream project, a completed conversion to
view assures the quality of finish and feedback from
existing customers.
Potentially your roof space could be transformed
into the largest bedroom in your property and an
en-suite can be included, whether it is housed in a
dormer or partitioned off the conversion, Rooftech
are confident you will be pleased with your new
master bedroom.
All quotations are free of charge and will be returned to the potential client within five working
days. Rooftech UK Ltd are a fully insured company
with all work completed coming with a written
guarantee.
Call Rooftech UK Ltd on 0115 913 1075
or Mobile 07794 649714
Email: [email protected]
promotion
• LOFT CONVERSIONS
• PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
• JOINERY
• EXTENSIONS
• NEW BUILDS
• RE-ROOFS
• PLASTERING
concept to completion
For a free quotation call Oliver on
07794 64 9714 0115 9131075
www.rooftech.uk.com
breezemagazine 41
42.horoscopes_42.horoscopes.qxd 26/06/2012 16:57 Page 1
TEXT POSITIONAL ONL
horoscopes
YOUR MONTH AHEAD
breezemagazine 42
ARIES [March 21st-April 20th]
Expectations reach a high when in
the mood for change. Confidant
and feeling stronger you make
those important changes with you
in mind. Reflecting on past
experiences you react differently to
certain situations than you would
have done of late. Realising who
your true friends are you make sure
none have been neglected.
CANCER [June 22nd-July 23rd]
Any minor difficulties are overcome
first week when after then its all
systems go. Pleasing and teasing
with a will to overcome obstacles
standing in the way of romance are
quickly removed. One person
welcomes plans for a short break.
Prioritising matters early makes for
a smoother month. Celebrations get
underway.
TAURUS [April 21st-May 20th]
With much to occupy your mind
during July keeping to some kind of
a routine is not easy. Boredom sets
in at some stage bringing ideas of
how to improve your lifestyle.
Going back to what you are used to
gives you food for thought. Excited
by future prospects you mentally
prepare for what could well
become future gains financially.
LEO [July 24th-August 23rd]
Always doing your best to please
and encourage when the chips are
down brings its moments of
reflection. Putting yourself first and
taking more control of your life
brings out the best in you. Calming
one situation you challenge
someone close realising the truth as
the story unfolds. Ideas for boosting
finances may well go ahead.
GEMINI [May 21st-June 21st]
Taking a different course of action
proves worthwhile when resisting
temptation. The timing for
splashing out on something special
may not be right but you enjoy
what it brings. Satisfaction of what
has been achieved is shown
through someone’s actions.
Transformation of some kind
pleases you and those you love.
One positive outcome.
VIRGO [August 24th-September
23rd]
With new and exciting prospects on
the way the month goes in a
direction you least expect it to.
Dividing your time between yours
and another’s proves tiring but
satisfying too. Challenging
someone has its moments but all
turns out well in the end. Enjoying
time away brings colour back into
your cheeks and renews lost
energies.
43.horoscopes_43.horoscopes.qxd 28/06/2012 10:46 Page 1
By ANNE HARBOUR Registered Hypnotherapist. HPD. MNSHP.
Member of The National Society of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy.
Telephone: 07845 405835
LIBRA [September 24th-October
22nd]
After all the hard work the benefits
begin to come in slowly. Careful not
to rock the boat you give much
thought into making decisions
regarding the home. Plans made for
long term commitments look good.
Younger members of the family
become enthusiastic and demanding
but show lots of promise at what they
could achieve.
CAPRICORN [Dec 23rd-Jan 20th]
Travelling light becomes an enjoyable
part of the month. No longer
available to all who seek your time in
a selfish way you carefully plan your
days to suit you and your family. Ideas
for making finances stronger are met
with enthusiasm. Any lost items are
found just in time. Seeking out new
ventures for health and well being
promising.
SCORPIO [Oct 23rd-Nov 22nd]
Travelling, work and romance keep
you busy throughout July. Catching
up with what is going on around you
keeps you on your toes. Social life
becomes exciting when the chips are
down boosting your confidence and
well being. Making unexpected
journeys and meeting up with new
and influential people could well
bring prosperity.
AQUARIUS [Jan 21st-Feb 29th]
Organisation and planning ahead
becomes the key to success. Getting
rid of the old and bringing in the new
lifts your spirits. Feeling stronger and
wiser you take a course of action,
which you feel appropriate at the
time. With more balance and
harmony around you plan ahead for
those you love with new and bright
ideas for the future.
SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd]
Making up for lost time is welcomed
after being diverted into reaching
certain goals. Finding a balance
between home and other
commitments takes its toll
until others are brought in to
give a helping hand. Any
neglected paperwork is dealt
with accordingly after then
you put your feet up and
enjoy some time out doing
your own thing.
PISCES [Feb 20th-Jan 20th]
With good prospects just around the
corner you make this month special.
Any criticism coming your way is met
head on stopping it in track.
Keeping updated with those
away from home and
dealing with mixed
emotions mid month keeps
you occupied for a day. The
creative side comes through
when needed when you
excel.
Sample Price List
Styling - Ladies
Cut and Finish
Restyle and Finish
Wet Cut
Hair Up
Semi Permanent*
Cap Highlights*
Full Head Foils*
Full Head Standard Perm*
* includes Cut and Finish
£20
£25
£18
£25
£35
£45
£55
£35
For a full price list and other enquiries:
Tel: 0115 922 6063
Mob: 07776 294 459
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.helenbowenhair.co.uk
breezemagazine 43
44.noticeboard_Layout 1 29/06/2012 11:06 Page 1
Each month we feature whats on in YOUR area and bring you up to
date with the latest achievements and events of local people and
groups. Why not send us your information - if you are a non-profit
making organisation and you or your group have achieved something
you’d like to share with our thousands of readers in our area or you’d
like to let readers know about an event your group is holding, then send
your information to:
Email: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO VOLUME WE ONLY ACCEPT ENTRIES VIA EMAIL
Entriees must be supplied with your text either as part of a word document or typed in to the email itself. All images
should be 300dpi and in jpg format with copyright approved for use. We do not accept adverts in this section.
Please include any photographs
Deadline for AUGUST 2012 Issue is 23RD JULY 2012
Chilwell Womens Institute meet the 2nd Wednesday in the month,
at 2pm Christ Church Hall, Lime Grove Avenue, Chilwell. “We enjoy a social afternoon with an interesting speaker on a
wide range of topics. We are a friendly group and welcome new
members. Next meeting will be 11th July, why don’t you join us for
a cup of tea and a biscuit”.
Beeston Park Rangers FC Under 10's team play on a Saturday in the
YEL and was formed last year, and with Nichola Potter and her
husband Iain Potter managing the team they had a successful first
season finishing first and winning their division.
“Next season we are entering the new YEL U11 9v9 League on
Saturdays, and new players are welcome to join for next season to
strengthen our squad. We will be playing at Weirfields in Beeston
Rylands next season”.
Please contact Nichola Potter for more details on
07971 193 416 or email [email protected]
New Beginnings is an art group for people who
have had to take early retirement due to disability or
chronic ill health. Some of our members have serious
health conditions, but we have found that art especially when meeting together in a warm and
welcoming atmosphere – can help us on many levels:
it reduces that sense of isolation; art skills are taught
by tutors and experienced members of the group;
and the sense of achievement when learning new
skills and creating a sketch or painting that is
accomplished is truly uplifting.
To showcase their work, and help others to see
what they too can achieve, they are holding an
exhibition of their art work in Beeston Library, Foster
Avenue, Beeston, starting Monday 2nd July until
Friday 13th July 2012, and they’d love you to go and
support them, see their range of work, and check out
whether this is the kind of group you would feel able
to attend too.
Nottingham Country Market opens every Friday
morning from 7.30 to 11.45am in the Wollaton Road
Methodist Church, Beeston. A wide range of baked
goods, savouries, jams and preserves, honey, eggs,
fruit, vegetables and plants in season, and
well-made handcrafts are
available. Baked items use
only the best quality fresh
ingredients. Refreshments
are available until 11.30 am
and take-out is available.
Delivery and Gift Hampers
can be arranged.
Contact Ruth on
0115 914 0948
breezemagazine 44
The Grand Central Chorus, singing ‘I’ll Be Seeing
You’ and ‘South Rampart Street Parade’ took the
winner’s medal at The Barbershop Singers
National Championships in Southport in May.
‘It was fabulous’ said Julian Dacie ‘I only joined
Golddiggers
seven months ago and here I am with a gold
for Charity are
medal – terrific.’ The Long Eaton based chorus
having a garden party
won the gold medal for the fifth time in their 21
on Sat 14th July
year career. ‘I felt we were in with a chance’ said
2012 from 2pm
Chorus Director John Grant who was the Director
onwards at 4 Steven
when the Chorus was formed and returned 18
Close, Toton NG9 6JX.
months ago to the role. ‘We came third last year
All proceeds going to
and I knew we’d improved but, so might the
the E.M.A air
other Choruses’. Nelson Blackley from
ambulance and the
Attenborough and a member of the Bass section
community first
said, ‘It was nerve wracking, third place was
response unit. There
announced, not us, then second, not us, then the
will be a BBQ, raffle,
brief wait for first place is awful, gold or nothing,
tombola, home made
happily it was gold. The chorus were ecstatic.’
cake stall, childrens
‘Two thousand and three was the last time we
dance troupe, a karate
won Gold,’ interjected Rob Parnham of Nuthall,
demonstration, psychic
’and a number of the guys on the risers were
Reiki, face painting,
there then, including me!’
bran tub etc.
The British Association of Barbershop Singers
Please go and give
holds a National Convention annually. This was
them your support and
the 38th and forty choruses were taking part.
have a good time.
Each Chorus is marked on their choice of music,
presentation and quality of the singing. Grand
Central achieved 79.1%.
Anyone wishing to sing Barbershop or seeking an
entertainment for an event can find out more on the
website www.grandcentralchorus.com or ring Martin on
07855270803. The Chorus rehearse every Wednesday
evening at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton
NG10 4BJ. Go along and see what you think they are
always on the lookout for new recruits..
45_ad page in 5.qxd 29/06/2012 11:24 Page 1
Flower Festival - August Bank Holiday Weekend,
25th to 28th August. The parish of Sawley will be holding its
45th Annual Flower Festival at All Saints’ Church with the
theme of ‘A way with words’.
This festival is now a regular part of the village programme
and as in previous years, will include stalls, concerts, special
services and refreshments together with a “Listening Post”
where anyone who needs it can, in confidence, find someone
to listen and offer support should they have any worries or
concerns. The Sawley Historical Society will also be mounting
an exhibition of photos in the Church Hall.
The stunning floral displays will be arranged by a dedicated
and talented team against the backdrop of this ancient
church. Sponsorship is given by both private
individuals and commercial companies.
The programme of events for
the week end is attached and
any publicity you can give to
this festival would be most
appreciated.
Anyone wishing to
sponsor an arrangement
please contact
Donald Treece on
0115 072 2930
All Saints’ and St Mary’s,
561 Tamworth Road,
Sawley, Long Eaton,
Nottingham NG10 3FB.
Tel. 0115 973 4900
The Pearson Centre for Young People, is running is its
summer holiday club on weekdays from July 23rd to August
31st 9 – 4.30 pm. Activities will include various sports, arts,
cookery, crafts and trips to the cinema. Each child will need
to provide their own packed lunch and drink. Further details and bookings can be made at The Pearson
Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston,
Nottingham NG9 2NH and 0115 925 4112.
Church of The Assumption, Foster Avenue, Beeston
are holding a Summer Fair on Saturday 21st July 2012
from 11am to 1pm
Stalls will include cakes, fancy goods, tombola, games, Fair
Trade stall, cards, crafts stall and BBQ. Go along and join in
the fun. Free Admission
DELIVERERS NEEDED
KEEP FIT AND EARN EXTRA CASH!
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR DELIVERERS
IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
• LONG EATON • WOLLATON • BEESTON FIELDS
• BRAMCOTE HILLS • NUTHALL • BEESTON
TELEPHONE 07974 746722
OR EMAIL: [email protected]
Please leave your name and a daytime contact
telephone number and the area you wish to deliver into.
You will be placed on a waiting list
and when a round becomes available
you will be contacted.
breezemagazine 45
46.noticeboard_Layout 1 29/06/2012 12:29 Page 1
Breeze appeal
DO YOU LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE?
This summer has been a truly exciting time
for England – The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
celebrations and the build up to the Olympic
Games has helped to restore the great
British public’s sense of pride in our country.
So what better way to keep that pride alive
than by showing the rest of the world we
love the communities we live in by keeping
them clean and tidy?
Last autumn, Keep Britain Tidy launched a brand new campaign
called Love Where You Live. The national anti-littering initiative
aimed to encourage individuals, groups and organisations to make a
stand and improve their communities, villages, towns and cities.
Since the launch, thousands of people up and down the country
have joined forces in the fight against litter by organising Big Tidy Up
events. It’s been a great success so far, but we need that fight to carry
on - especially when the world will be watching England for the
Olympics.
TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp has lent her support to the campaign
saying: “I am immensely proud of my country but, like most people,
I get a sinking feeling when I see the mounds of cigarette butts and
piles of empty food wrappers strewn along our roadsides, in our
parks and outside our homes.
“It costs £885 million
to clean up the
rubbish on our streets,
a staggering amount
at a time of cuts. That’s
our money, which
could be better spent
on other things. It’s
such a waste.”
She added: “Keep
Britain Tidy’s Love
Where You Live
campaign sums up
perfectly how we can
all make a difference,
whether you are an
individual or
community group, a
local authority, small
business or multinational corporation.
“Get together with
other people to get rid
of the litter that’s
clogging up your
street, your park or
outside your
workplace - neighbours, friends, colleagues – a small gesture can
make you feel like you live in a better environment.”
Litter is everyone’s responsibility and Love Where You Live shows
how we can all make a difference. From the very small action of
people simply taking responsibility for their own litter and
using a bin, to communities coming together to clean up
their neighbourhood, through to businesses,
manufacturers and councils making it easy for people to
do the right thing, every one of us can make a difference
to clean up our streets and restore pride to our local
areas.
If you care about where you live and want to see it
clean and litter-free then Love Where You Live
needs your help. Visit www.lovewhereyoulive.org
and pledge your support to the campaign.
On the website you can join an existing event or
organise one in your area, nominate an area you
feel is in need of some TLC or simply let us know
about your favourite place.
Together we can take action to reduce the amount
of litter where we live, in the places we visit and the
spaces that we use.
breezemagazine 46
47_steven_chris.qxd 27/06/2012 15:51 Page 1
48_Layout 1 28/06/2012 10:44 Page 1