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Editor’s Note

I would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a very happy and peaceful New Year

See you next month, Christine Christine Gough. Editor

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Christmas cards, extra glass bottles, real Christmas trees – the countdown to Christmas has officially begun and Broxtowe Borough Council’s badger mascot Brock is helping, by promoting ten top tips for local residents to help to waste less and recycling more over the festive period.

At Christmas an extra 3 million tonnes of waste will be generated, which is enough to fill 120 million wheeled bins.

The Council is urging everyone to follow Brock’s top ten tips: 1. Starting to receive lots of Christmas cards? Remember envelopes are recyclable, so pop them into your green-lidded bin and the cards in the New Year. Or, why not be creative and create gift tags for next year.

2. If everyone recycled 1 more glass bottle over the holidays it will stop nearly 4,000 cars worth of CO2 getting into the atmosphere. Please use the Council’s kerbside glass collection schemer check out the website for your collection detailswww.broxtowe.gov.uk/recycling 3. Did you know that the wrapping paper we use in the UK each year is equivalent to the weight of 124 London Eye’s? Use the green-lidded bin (not the foil type).

4. Invest in a compost bin and recycle all Christmas dinner vegetable peelings.

For more information visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/recycling for further details.

5. Use a bag for life when shopping to reduce the waste pile.

6. If everyone recycled 1 more plastic bottle over this period in the UK it would stop 400 cars worth of CO2 entering our atmosphere.

7. If you’re buying a real tree for Christmas this year don’t forget to recycle it.

Use the garden scheme if a member or take to the nearest household waste and recycling site.

8. Don’t forget to recycle your metal food and drink cans plus those sweet/biscuits tins. In six weeks they could be brand new cans!

9. Presents and parties mean lots of packaging so make sure you feed that green-lidded bin.

10. Making a New Year’s resolution? Why not make one for 2015 to be the year you recycle more, reduce your waste pile and re-use where you can.

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BEESTON FIELDS “THE COUNTRY ESTATE” IN BEESTON IS NOW OPEN TO VISITORS

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Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs- Relaxed Performance Relaxed performances are specifically designed and adapted for customers with a wide range of disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum. They have a less formal, more supportive atmosphere in order to reduce anxiety levels. The performance may also be more suitable for customers with very young children. Just a few of the fantastic comments from this year’s Relaxed Performance of Peter Pan; ’Thank you for making our children feel welcome, safe and special’ ’I liked the lights being left on, I had a really happy day’ ’I was able to have fun with my son and looking around at how the kids were able to jump up and down and have fun without anyone complaining was absolutely brilliant’ Relaxed performances provide an opportunity for customers who may find it difficult to come and see a show to experience the joy of live theatre. The relaxed performance is still the same show but there are small changes to the sound levels, lighting and no pyrotechnics or strobe lighting are used. The auditorium doors will be left open and customers, if they wish, are allowed to move around during the performance. The Dress Circle Foyer will be made into a quiet space for the duration of the show, whereby if customers need to leave the auditorium for any reason they can go to this space and relax before deciding whether to go back in for the rest of the show. For this performance there will also be an increased number of wheelchair spaces available. This will be given on a first come first served basis. Please note this performance will also be signed. Tickets for this performance only will be £11.

A Visual Story to accompany the show will be available to download closer to the performance date. For further information, to arrange a familiarisation visit, any specific queries or to book tickets for this performance please contact Caroline Pope on 0115 9895627 or caroline.pope@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Date: 7 Jan 2015 Starts at:13:30 Cost: £11 with essential carers going free Ticket: Please contact Caroline Pope on 0115 989 5627 to purchase tickets or for any other enquiries.

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Local company Aqua Drains was established in 1995, a family-run business with a wealth of experience in unblocking both domestic and industrial drains as well as providing CCTV surveys. Their drainage helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and they are committed to providing a prompt and reliable service each and every time they are called out.

They demand no charge for customer call outs and can provide free quotes and advice on potential drain solutions to suit your specification.

ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS If you are planning to build a conservatory or extension you may need a WRC CCTV survey. Aqua Drains specialise in WRC reports, please call for more information.

Aqua Drains can complete full CCTV surveys for domestic and commercial drain clearance purposes. By feeding high quality CCTV monitoring equipment down within the drain itself, they are able to find the source of a blocked drain and begin repairing it almost immediately.

Each CCTV drain survey provides a sophisticated and detailed inspection of a drain and its internal construction. This can reduce the need for expensive and pointless digs to locate damaged pipes and drains.

CCTV surveys can help with the following: Blocked drains Collapsed drains Broken drains Drain repairs Drain testing Pipe cleaning Excavation repairs Tree root problems HOUSEBUYERS & PROPERTY DEVELOPERS Aqua Drains can carry out CCTV Surveys if you are thinking of moving home or buying a house call for further information.

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HALL PARK AWARDED LOCAL NATURE RESERVE STATUS A NEW LOCAL NATURE RESERVE will be designated in Eastwood, after it was unanimously agreed Broxtowe Borough Council’s Cabinet on 26th November 2014.

The Council has agreed to declare Hall Park, on Mansfield Road at Eastwood, as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) following discussions with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. The site lies on an important wildlife corridor and has wetland habitats associated with the Nether Green and Beauvale Brooks, as well as grassland and woodland features which make it an important site for wildlife, as well as the people who enjoy a range of sports and outdoor activities on the site.

The Council has a target of declaring one new Local Nature Reserve each year and this will be the 14th to be awarded the status in the Borough.

Portfolio Holder for Environment, Councillor Greg Marshall said: “The Council is delighted to add to its existing Local Nature Reserves, which provide many benefits to local people including quality of life, health and well-being.I am incredibly proud of the Council’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the natural environment for future generations to come by declaring sites like this which provide opportunities for education, enjoyment and recreation, help to attract visitors and preserve links with the local community’s past.”

A management plan has been prepared by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust to consider ways of improving the site for wildlife without impacting on the many sports and recreational activities which currently take place.

Local Nature Reserves are places with wildlife or geological features that are of special interest locally, which give people opportunities to study and learn about them or simply enjoy and have contact with nature. For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3634, email env@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/naturereserves 24

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THE PEARSON CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE JACK AND THE BEANSTALK PANTOMIME The Pearson Centre for Young People are performing their 65th Annual Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, from Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st January 2015. The cast comprises of members from 17th Nottingham BB and 30th Nottingham GB. The Principal Boy, this year – Simone Collins, plays the part of Jack Dimple with Megan Ashmore making her Principal Girl debut, playing Jill. Pixie Wotsit is being performed by Corey Jones – who also makes his debut as a principal character. Following a tremendous debut performance as a baddie, Thomas Jowett takes on the role of Squire Lucifer. Also making their debut principal performances are Megan Rainer-Jones as the Mayoress and Kayleigh Burton as Jill’s friend Lucy. Martin Collins, Producer and Director commented ‘again we are really looking forward to this pantomime, especially with a number of keen new cast members.

It is great to have a new Principal Girl and other cast members Your Proof—please check phone numbers and website add performing more senior roles. The young people are rising to the challenge and are putting 110% into the rehearsals. We are sure that all who come along will have a great time and plenty of laughs.’

Tickets are priced at £5.00 for adults, £4.00 for children and OAP’s, £14 for family tickets (2 adults and 2 children). Performances commence at 7.15 pm, with the Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.

Tickets can be obtained from The Pearson Centre, Nuart Road, Beeston, by phone on 0115 9254112 or e-mail at enquiries@thepearsoncentre.org.uk

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Where everyone's talking about nature!

Beeston Wildlife Group, new talk season DERBYSHIRE MAMMALS – A TALK BY DEBBIE ALSTON 19th January 2015, 7.30PM - 9.30PM Trent Vale Infants School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham, NG9 1LP About the talk Derbyshire's list of mammal’s species has risen and fallen since the Ice Age. This talk will tell the story of some of the losses and gains and take a look into those species we might expect locally in the future.

About the speaker Debbie has aaaabeen working professionally in conservation management and ecology for more than 20 years. She now spends much of her time teaching wildlife related sessions to a range of audiences from pre-school children to post graduate students. Debbie is a co-author of the Mammals of Derbyshire book. In her spare time she is the Chair and Recorder for the Derbyshire Mammal Group.

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20 April 2015, Giving Birds a Helping Hand, Dr David Parkin

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Contact Bill Wheatley 0115 9250208, Nigel Slater 0115 9166518 Stuart Eggerton stuart.eggerton7@googlemail.com email beestonwildlifegroup@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk/things to see and do/beeston wildlife group walks and talks Facebook at Beeston Wildlife Group

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Treat yourself and a friend to some well deserved pamper time at one of Beeston’s longest established beauty salons (since 1999) Bodyworks on Devonshire Avenue. Beauty treatments are performed in a relaxing, calm and private salon by professional highly qualified therapists ensuring the best possible service. A luxurious vintage chic themed boutique interior enhances the experience, with style and class at affordable prices. Bodyworks owner Jodie Lilley has over twenty two years experience within the beauty industry, qualifying with a B tec HND in Beauty therapy from London College of Fashion in 1992.

A wide range of treatments are available : Specialist waxing Hollywood/Brazilian, bikini wax leg/face waxing etc (for which they are highly regarded in the Beeston - Nottingham area.

Flawless spray tanning (Fake Bake St Tropez) and LDN:SKINS couture spray tan, as worn by Victoria Beckham, Kate Middleton and Cameron Diaz! “the must have tan’’ Blissful massage-back, full body, hot stone, Indian head etc.

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Electrolysis permanent hair removal OPI gel polish nails, Nailtiques manicure/pedicure, Wrinkle reduction treatments by www.simply-aesthetics.co.uk Semi permanent makeup by Sonia Anderson www.soniaanderson.co.uk Eye treatments (eyebrow shape/tint, eyelashlift-LVL lash lift, lash extensions etc) Ear piercing and many other treatments plus retail products.

Gift vouchers available (can post them for you, phone for more details) Visit website and facebook for more information and promotions.

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Fully experienced in all techniques Friendly and reliable Only quality products used Great prices and regular offers 10 % Discount for new clients Cut & Finish from £18 Restyle Cut & Finish from £25 Shampoo & Set £14 - Blow Dry £14 Wet Cut from £12 - Cap Highlights from £35 Foils/Colour Techniques from £40 Perms £35 CRB Checked Gents Cuts from £8 Please call Fliss on: 0115 752 0817 Mobile: 07599 415 934

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GET FIT AND HEALTHY FOR 2015 FREE CYCLE TRAINING IN STAPLEFORD STARTS 27TH DECEMBER 2014 - 4 HOURS Free bike hire, fun leisurely bike rides, expert cycling advice & information on local cycle routes.

Every Saturday, 9am - 1pm 9.00 - 10.00 - Family training (Children & parents) 10.00 - 11.00 - Learn to Cycle (Beginners) 11.00 - 12 noon - Cycle on Quite Roads (Improvers) 12 noon - 13.00 - Guided Ride Booking required for training sessions, not required for guided ride.

Venue: Hickings Lane Recreation Ground Pavilion Stapleford For more information: http://broxtowe.travelright.org.uk/ FREE CYCLE TRAINING IN BEESTON STARTS 27TH DECEMBER 2014 - 5 HOURS STARTS 9AM Free bike hire, fun bike rides, expert advice & information on local cycle routes, every Saturday & Wednesday.

Saturday - 9am - 2pm; 9am - 10am - Learn to cycle (beginners) 10am - 11am - Cycling on quite roads (improvers) 11am - 2pm - Longer Guide Ride Booking is required for training, but not for guided rides.

Venue: Hetley Pearson Pavilion Cartwright Way NG9 1RL For more information: http://broxtowe.travelright.org.uk/

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GET FIT AND HEALTHY FOR 2015 Saturday morning gardening at Dig In, Stapleford If you enjoy growing your own food, or would like to give it a try on our allotment.

Dig In is Stapleford's community allotment where people from different ages and backgrounds come together to share skills, knowledge and experience of food growing.We have a composting toilet and the site is mostly accessible.

Ring the bell on the gate to be let in!

Venue: Albany Allotments site, Pasture Road, Stapleford NG9 8HZ. Contact Number: 07943 700302 STARTS: 27th December 2014 , 10:00am for 2 hours Albany Allotments site, Pasture Road,Stapleford NG9 8HZ

New Year Mindful Walk Free Seasonal Walking Meditation through Bramcote Hills Park Walk through nature with a qualified yoga teacher. Suitable for adults and older children, suitable for all yoga abilities. Booking not required. Wear suitable shoes, warm clothing and bring a drink and snack!

Venue: Walled Gardens Bramcote Hills Park Date: 18th January 2015 STARTS: 11:00am for 2 hours

Have a Happy ‘Zumba’ New Year & join the party with me, Sarah Webb at the New Stapleford Community Hall, Washington Drive, Stapleford, NG9 8PY on Sunday 11th & Sunday 25th January 2015 from 10.30am - 11.30 am, for just £4 per person.

I can’t wait to see you there.

14 years of age and over please.

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Live near Beeston and work in Nottingham?

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Meet on Wednesday 7th January 2015 at 7.30am, at Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AB. Outside the Council To arrive in Nottingham City Centre by around 8.30am, leaving you time to change/lock your bike up and get to your desk!

Return time, 5.30pm. Meet at the left lion, Market Square to cycle back to Beeston.

Booking essential Foster Avenue NG9 1AB

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COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM MEETINGS IN YOUR AREA Beeston North CAT meeting The meeting is an informal forum where you can voice your concerns, raise issues and make suggestions for improvement of your local area Details: Beeston North CAT meeting on 24/02/15 Location: Children’s Centre, Beeston Fields School Councillors: Steve Carr and Andrea Oates Date: 24th February 2015 Starts at: 7:00pm for 90 minutes Chilwell East CAT meeting The meeting is an informal forum where you can voice your concerns, raise issues and make suggestions for improvement of your local area Details: Chilwell East CAT meeting on 03/03/15 Location: College House Junior School Councillors: Joan Briggs and Richard Jackson Date: 3rd March 2015 Starts at: 7:00pm for 90 minutes Stapleford South West CAT meeting The meeting is an informal forum where you can voice your concerns, raise issues and make suggestions for improvement of your local area.

Details: Stapleford South West CAT meeting on 05/03/15 Location: The Meeting Place, next to Horse & Jockey pub, Stapleford Councillors: Ray Darby and John McGrath Date: 5th March 2015 Starts at: 7:00pm for 90 minutes Stapleford South East CAT meeting The meeting is an informal forum where you can voice your concerns, raise issues and make suggestions for improvement of your local area Details: Stapleford South East CAT meeting on 10/03/15 Location: The Meeting Place Councillors: David Grindell and Jacky Williams Date: 10th March 201 Starts at: 7:00pm for 90 minutes Attenborough CAT meeting The meeting is an informal forum where you can voice your concerns, raise issues and make suggestions for improvement of your local area Details: Attenborough CAT meeting 11/03/15 Location: Lucy & Vincent Brown Village Hall Councillor: Eric Kerry Date: 11th March 2015Starts at: 7:30pm for 60 minutes

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COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM MEETINGS IN YOUR AREA Chilwell West CAT meeting The meeting is an informal forum where you can voice your concerns, raise issues and make suggestions for improvement of your local area Details: Chilwell West CAT meeting on 12/03/15 Location: Chilwell Community Centre, Inham Road Councillors: Eileen Atherton, Graham Harvey and Tim Brindley Date:12th March 2015 Starts at: 7:00pm for 90 minutes

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Become Debt Free in 2015 British credit card holders owe an average of £2,000 on their plastic.

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To clear that £2,000 with a monthly payment of a more affordable £30 (at 17%) will take 17 YEARS. But people are turning to other ways of borrowing, including payday lenders, friends, family, store cards and other loans for cars - even day-to-day living costs.According to one survey, average household debt now stands at around £13,000. To clear a debt of £13,000 at a modest 6% interest with a monthly repayment of £100 will also take around 17 years to clear.

There are, however, plenty of simple ways to make significant savings on your regular spending that could clear your debt in less than a year.

One of the golden rules of financial planning is to clear your most expensive debts first, in other words your credit cards. OK, credit cards offer a convenient way to pay for goods and services but if you can’t clear the balance every month, consider a low-cost loan as an alternative. Do the sums: a credit card debt (APR 16.8%) of £2,500 over five years will cost £1,212 in interest. A loan at 7.8% will cost £527. A saving of £685.

More ways to save money Don’t buy designer labels Celebrities are given expensive clothes to wear. You’re not.

Thankfully, millions of people have woken up to this and buy copycat fashions from the likes of Asos, and various other outlets. If you’re still tempted, face up to the fact that you may only wear the outfit once. Can you justify paying hundreds of pounds for a name? And can you honestly say you can tell the difference at a distance between a £600 designer bag and a £9.99 one from the market?

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Sell your clutter on eBay Take this quick test: You’re at home. Open a cupboard. Look inside. If it’s full of clothes you haven’t worn, or ‘good ideas at the time’ you haven’t used, for, let’s say, three years - you don’t need them. So why not sell them to someone else who does? For fans of the understatement: Ebay is quite well-known and popular now. The great thing is you really can flog any old garbage - for a commission. Tip: you may want to buy a few items first to build up your rating as a respectable eBayer before you start selling.

Cancel Holiday Insurance - (for now) If your annual holiday insurance policy is about to expire and you don’t have a holiday booked, DON’T renew the policy. You’re handing your money over to cover an eventuality that won’t happen You wouldn’t have car insurance if you didn’t own a car. Some people probably do, Simply restart the cover again the next time you book a trip.

Save money on NHS Perscription charges One of the best things about being ill, and let’s face it there aren’t many, is that NHS prescriptions cost £8.05 per item. This is amazing value unless you need, say, four prescriptions a month. Four x £8.05 suddenly equals £32.20 or £386.40 a year. But one of the best things about being that ill is that you can cap the amount you pay using Prescription Prepayment Certificates (PPCs). You pay a fixed fee every three or 12 months and it covers all your prescriptions during the period you’ve paid for.

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Message from Cllr. John McGrath from Stapleford.

Hi everyone, hope you have all had a good Summer and are looking forward to a nice Christmas and New Year. Here are one or two things that have been going off through the Summer. Ray, Richard McCrea and myself think that we have finally sorted out some of the parking problems in Stapleford.

Consultation papers have gone out to a number of residents to move the parking bays outside the bank on Warren Ave and other hotspots in the town. There is a plan to paint the zebra crossings and sort out a number of yellow lines. For all those that have received papers please return them as soon as possible. Don't forget it has taken hundreds of telephone calls and emails to get this far!

Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground is the next area to be refurbished with play areas and footpaths, to bring it into line with the other parks in Stapleford, which many local councillors and Stapleford Community Group have been involved with. The planters in the centre of Stapleford are going to be dug out and replanted with something more appropriate. Volunteers required please contact myself and I will pass your name on. There is hope to develop the centre of Stapleford around the police station and the Maycliffe Hall area of the town. Aldi have put in plans for a supermarket in the Pinfold Lane area. There are also plans to build houses on the site of Moults yard. Any people who wish to comment on developments and any other planning issues should

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look on both the Borough and Town Council websites - look for a notice of planning on a lamp post near the development, or telephone the Borough Council’s Planning Office, tell them you would like to speak to them regarding the development (either for or against,) and also inform your local Councillor that you would like them to speak for you before the Planning Committee. Remember Stapleford and Bramcote have nine Borough Councillors covering the area. As some of you are aware we had this with Hickings Lane, which has now been resolved.HS2 will now become a political pawn between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. I still believe is the best site but people will still have their own views. It is good to see that Broxtowe's unemployment has gone down, thanks to the tram, the widening of the A453 and many other projects around the Broxtowe area. Lets hope we stop falling out over the tram and hope it will be a success in the future. The people who have suffered the most are the businesses in and around the route of the tram. I know people of all political parties are fighting to get them compensation which they deserve.

Congratulations to Stapleford Council for a marvellous Remembrance parade, thank you to all those who attended.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Yours Cllr John McGrath 2 Park Street Stapleford Nottingham

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IN THE COMMUNITY Stapleford Cricket Club Attend League Presentation Evening...

Stapleford Cricket Club recently attended The South Nottinghamshire Cricket League Presentation evening to collect their Division L title trophy.

Players Dwayne Buckley and Simon Bryant were also presented with individual awards for bowling and batting respectively by Director of Cricket for Nottinghamshire and England Selector Mick Newell.

Next season will see change at The Hickings Lane Cricket Ground with Neil Gelder becoming the new 1st XI Captain after Dave Cooke stepped down.

DwayneBuckley and Gary Dawson will share Vice-Captain duties. George Hyde remainsChairman,with Gary Hyde continuing his role as Secretary and Tim Lewis as Treasurer. Indoor nets will resume in early 2015. Any new players/members wishing tojoin our progressing club can call Neil Gelder on 07875743177 or Gary Hyde on 07734924365. Stapleford Cricket Club can also be found on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @StaplefordCC.

Wollaton Historical and Conservation Society.

Wednesday 28th January, 7.30pm St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton: “The Women in Their Lives – the 4th & 5th Dukes of Newcastle in Private”

by Richard Gaunt. Free for members of the Society, £2 visitors, free refreshments.

For further details contact Angela Gilbert 0115 9283414 or see http://www.Spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Beeston Shopmobility would like to thank all the people who signed our petition to ask the Council to help us get back into the centre of Beeston. It was presented at the full Broxtowe Council on 29th October but unfortunately although all the Councillors were sympathetic they informed us that all the future development of Beeston will be done with private money.

We shall continue on Devonshire Avenue whilst there is a need for us and will endeavour keep our efforts in the public eye that our present premises are not in the best interests of the disabled people of Broxtowe, if you know of any premises or can help us at all please contact us.

Are you looking for an interest, do you like meeting people and can cope with very small office duties then we are looking for Volunteers to work 2 - 2.5 hours per week then please give Sylvia, our secretary a ring on 0115 9131612 to find out more.

Thank you Sylvia Ritchie, Secretary Beeston Shopmobility.

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Nottingham Centre (National Trust): Programme of talks, New Year 2015 All meetings take place on Thursdays at the Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham.

January 8th at 2,15pm. – Tyntesfield, by Marion Wallwork.

Tyntesfield is a Victorian Gothic Revival House with Estate, named after the Tynte baronets who had owned estates in the area since about 1500. Following a visit to the property in 2012 our speaker will update us on progress made by the National Trust in restoring the property.

January 22nd at 7.30pm. - The St, Ann’s Allotments, by Mo Cooper, The Allotments are listed as Grade 2 Heritage site by English Heritage, and a site of importance for Nature Conservation, yet it is located within 1700m of Nottingham‘s Market Square. Mo Cooper is actively involved in the conservation project.

February 12th at 2,15pm. – Turkish Wildlife Treasures, by Gerald Hall.

This talk offers a fascinating insight into the Flora, Fauna, and Places of this fascinating country.

February 26th at 7.30pm. – My Career in Horticulture, by John Stirland.

BBC Radio Nottingham gardening expert John Stirland about his career, and his time as a Radio Presenter on gardening matters.

Admission is £3.00 for visitors, £2.00 for members.

For more information about the Nottingham Centre contact the Membership Secretary: Heather Brooks. Tel. 0115 9436272 (mobile/weekends 07867563885). email:ncntheatherbro@aol.com or the Centre website:www.nottinghamnt.co.uk

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‘Ducks Away 2015‛ The 24th Annual Duck race will take place on Thursday 1st January 2015 at Manor Park Toton. Starting at 2.00pm.

As usual the Mayor of Broxtowe, (To be confirmed) will start the race by releasing 1500 plastic ducks into the River Erewash. They will float down the river and be caught at the bridge approximately 600 yards down stream. The owners of the first 10 ducks to cross the winning line will receive a prize.

The Duck race is always a fun day for all the family. We will be serving teas, coffees, ulled wine and mince pies and we will be playing festive music For just £1.50 people can have the opportunity to sponsor a duck and win a prize.

Angela Barnes, Duck Race Co-ordinator said “The Duck Race has become a great local event and people start ringing as soon as Christmas is over to make sure that they can reserve a duck for the race. We usually attract hundreds of local people and many family pets. It is one of the few events that all of the family can enjoy together. And there is always a great atmosphere. The people in the Toton/Beeston/Long Eaton/Sandiacre, Stapleford, Nottingham and Derby area now attend as a matter of course.

After all what else can you do on New Years day?

The race is sponsored by Long Eaton Plant Hire and all of the prizes are donated by local business.

All of the money raised will be used to benefit older people.”

Even before Christmas people start ringing to reserve themselves a duck and I’m sure that 2015 will be no exception.

To reserve a duck call Angela Barnes – 07973 753046 Further details: Angela Barnes 0115 917 6337 or Mob: 07973 753046 e: info@angelabarnesconsulting.co.uk

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LETS BAKE!- CUSTARD TART Christmas & New Year Sherry Trifle Ingredients 1 packet trifle sponges, broken into 5cm/2in pieces ½ packet of amaretti biscuits or 150g/5oz macaroons or ratafias 150ml/5fl oz sweet sherry 1 tbsp cognac 4 tbsp blackberry or raspberry jam 450g/1 lb fresh blackberries 450g/1 lb fresh raspberries 85g/3oz toasted flaked almonds 600ml/1 pint ready-made custard For the syllabub topping 125ml/4fl oz sherry 2 tbsp brandy 1 lemon, juice only 55g/2oz caster sugar 425ml/15fl oz double cream freshly grated nutmeg To garnish 2 oranges, grated zest only 85g/3oz flaked almonds

Pour in the cream with a pinch of nutmeg. Whisk together using a wire balloon whisk until it holds its shape.

Don’t over-whisk, or whisk too vigorously, as the cream may split.

Spoon the syllabub over the trifle and chill, preferably overnight.

Just before serving, scatter with the grated orange rind and/or flaked toasted almonds.

No cooking required Serves 6-8 Receipe from Antony Worral Thompson

Preparation method Lay the sponge pieces and biscuits in the base of a deep glass dish. Spoon over the sherry and cognac and leave to soak in for a few minutes.

Warm the jam until it is runny then pour over the soaked sponge and biscuits.

Sprinkle the fruit and flaked almonds on top then pour over the custard.

To make the syllabub topping, place the sherry, brandy and lemon juice into a bowl and stir in the sugar until it dissolves.

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Saving Money Tips - The times to get deals Best time to buy electronics Buying a TV You can normally find a great TV deal in June when new models are being launched Head to the January sales for some of the best bargains of the year on consumer technology products, like TVs and DVD players.

New TVs are launched in June, so older models should begin to drop in price at the start of summer.

Digital camera manufacturers typically refresh their product ranges at the end of spring or autumn. As a result, retailers tend to sell off end of line cameras at discounted prices to make way for new models.

You are likely to find good promotions and discounts on stationery, printers and ink in July and August, as children and students prepare for the new academic year and shops compete for their business. The start of the new academic year in September also sees retailers offering cut-price deals on laptops, mobile phones and computer software.

Best time to buy home appliances Dishwasher February is the month to get your hands on cheap end of line dishwashers Hit the shops between January to March to snap up cheap end of line white goods. This is also a good time to look for small kitchen appliances, such as kettles and toasters.

September is a good time of the year to get deals on budget kitchen gadgets, because retailers try to tempt students returning to university. There are often great deals on these items around Christmas too.

The Easter Bank Holiday weekend is traditionally the time we turn our attention to DIY jobs around the home. DIY stores, such as B&Q, Homebase and Screwfix, often discount DIY products around this time.

Retailers are usually keen to clear out bulky garden items from their warehouses just before winter, so this is the time to grab some great bargains on garden furniture.

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Best time to buy a car New Cars Head to showrooms at the end of each quarter if you’re in the market for a new car If you want to buy a new car, head to showrooms at the end of each quarter (March, June, September and December). This is when salespeople are most under pressure to meet their targets. If they are struggling to meet their goals, you may be able to haggle to get a better deal.

The number of used cars on sale tends to go up in March and September, as people trade in their old cars and buy new models when new registration plates are issued, so used car buyers can haggle harder.

The summer is a great time to buy an SUV, as demand for four-wheel-drive vehicles usually peaks during autumn and winter when the weather is at its worst.

However, the winter months are the best time to buy a sports car, as sales are slower and dealers are often keen to offload that year’s models to make room for revised versions arriving early in the New Year.

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Book Review by Clare Lyons Rachael‛s Holiday by Marian Keyes This was a first for me on two counts – my first book by Marian Keyes and my first e-book. The narrator is a drug addict in recovery, going through a range of physical and emotional changes as the book develops. In the first few chapters it becomes clear that their version of events may not be wholly reliable – and that their perception of their addiction and other relationships is also flawed. The book moves between Rachel’s current life in the clinic, with a wide variety of characters and sitautions (not all entirely believable) and her reflections on the couple of years leading up to this. In addition to her own memories, family and friends give their thoughts and feelings during some of the therapy sessions. The result is an honest and interesting exploration of addiction and recovery, with a couple of sex scenes and some humour thrown in. The characters are well developed and the story is very readable and well-paced. I wouldn’t rush to read more of Keyes as I suspect they are all on a theme, having said that the quality of the writing is good and the gentle treatment of harsh subjects is beautifully crafted.

This is a ‘Walsh Family Novel’, each of the five sisters have their own novel with The Mystery of Mercy Close (about Helen) being the last in the series.

Children‛s Choice The Big Hearted Book by Nicholas Allan This book came to my attention as it was being sold in support of the International Children’s Heart Foundation, and finding age appropriate ways to discuss difficult issues is always helpful. It’s a lovely story about Babette and Bill, who spend all their time together until Babette becomes ill and has to go to hospital – it has a happy ending and is a lovely, simple story about friendship, health, hospitals and hearts. The illustrations aren’t especially inspiring but the layout and pace are excellent.

If you like Nicholas Allan, you may enjoy his more hilarious offerings including the more seasonal Father Christmas Needs a Wee.

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Every Thursday Afternoon (1pm - 3pm) Silver Surfers in Bramcote Enjoy a coffee morning / afternoon tea with a difference! At Silver Surfers in Bramcote, older people come along to meet, chat, have a drink and a slice of cake - but they can also have up to 2 hours free IT tuition! Help with all types of computer, mobile phone, tablet or laptop is available - and if your computer isn’t portable or you can’t bring your own laptop for any reason, we have plenty spare in the informal ‘cyber cafe’ for you to use!

St Michael’s Church Centre, Church Street (off Town Street), Bramcote.

Every Thursday Afternoon from 1pm until 3pm First Visit FREE, £3 Entrance Thereafter - Includes Tea/Coffee, Cake, Biscuits!

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IN THE COMMUNITY HIGHEST HONOURS FOUR local people were honoured at a special ceremony at the Town Hall, Beeston to install Honorary Freemen to the Borough of Broxtowe.

Broxtowe Borough Council admitted Jessie Clarke, Ron Faulks, Patrick Hamilton and Barry Thorley as Honorary Freemen of the Borough at the ceremony, which was attended by Councillors, Freeman and Alderman and friends and family.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Milan Radulovic said: “These people have all served their communities unstintingly over many years and have given their time freely, way above the call of duty. Each is more than worthy of the honour for the outstanding contributions they have made to the Borough of Broxtowe and its residents.”

The recipients this time come from very varied backgrounds and have all contributed in very different ways. They range from local fundraiser Jessie Clarke who has raised over £400,000 for Cancer Research UK over the years and volunteer Patrick Hamilton whose service to the Borough Council and its residents has impacted the whole of the community. Barry Thorley has dedicated his time to local charities in Broxtowe for the past 40 years and Ron Faulks has tirelessly championed local heritage and culture.

Broxtowe Borough Council recognises the outstanding contributions of local people every four years by admitting them as Honorary Freemen or Aldermen of the Borough – the two highest honours that this Council can bestow.

Nominations were received by Councillors who have used their local knowledge to identify those most deserving for the award.

New web pages have been created to highlight the work of the latest award winners and information about all these, the Freeman and Alderman award and the others who have received the honour since 1979 can be found at www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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A Nottingham Library Remembers: MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH OF BROXTOWE, Bromley House Library and COUNCILLOR STAN HEPTINSTALL MBE WITH NEW FREEMAN The F irst W orld W ar 1914-­‐‑1918 (LEFT TO RIGHT) PATRICK HAMILTON, RON FAULKS (SEATED),

JESSIE CLARKE AND BARRY THORLEY.

Come and join us for our Christmas Services 21st December - Carol Service Toton Methodists 6.00pm 24th December - Christingle Services St Peter’s Church 3.00pm Toton Methodist Church 4.00pm St Peter’s Church 5.00pm 24th December - Christmas Communion St Peter’s Church 11.30pm 25th December – Joint Christmas Day Worship Toton Methodist Church 10.00am 26th December- Boxing Day Tea for those on their own 3-5pm

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MUSIC FOR EVERYONE - NOTTINGHAM Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man Saturday 7th February 2015 - Time 7:30 pm Price From £9.00 concessions available - Box Office 0115 958 9312 Nottingham Festival Chorus, East of England Singers ,Nottingham Concert Orchestra Angela Kay, Alex Patterson conductors Come and experience the magnificent sound as our 250-strong symphony chorus and 60-piece orchestra perform Karl Jenkins' powerful and moving work, The Armed Man, an emotive plea for peace, dedicated to victims of the Kosovo conflict. The programme also includes the East of England Singers in Antony le Fleming's Everyone Sang, a lyrical, passionate setting of a WW1 poem by Siegfried Sassoon, and the strongs of the concert orchestra in Barber's transcendent Adagio.

We are also delighted to have a brand new work composed specially for us by Music for Everyone's Assistant Artistic Director, Alex Patterson.

Programme: Samuel Barber Adagio Antony le Fleming Everyone Sang Alex Patterson Commission Tickets: Full £15, £13, £10, £9 Conc. £14, £12, £9, £8 Child/student £7.50, £6.50, £5, £4.50

WELCOME 2015 Welcome 2015 Saturday 17 January, 7.30-9.30pm St John the Baptist Church, Chilwell Road, Beeston NG9 1GA East of England Singers, New Classical Players, Angela Kay Conductor Baroque music fizzing with excitement to welcome the New Year! Handel’s sparkling Dixit Dominus and Vivaldi’s bubbling Concerto for four violins.

Light up a dark January evening with this joyous programme - and during the interval enjoy a glass of mulled wine to toast 2015. `Programme: Handel Dixit Dominus Vivaldi Concerto for four violins in B minor Bach Lobet den Herrn Sammartini Sinfonia Tickets: (to include mulled wine/fruit juice) Full £11; Conc. £10; Child/Student £5.50

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MUSIC FOR EVERYONE - NOTTINGHAM

How to Book Online - http://www.music-for-everyone.org/tickets.html (NB. It is possible to select your own seats for the Albert Hall when booking online.

Please note that there is a 50p booking fee per ticket when paying by Credit/Debit card)

By Phone - Music for Everyone Box Office (Mon - Friday, 9.30 am - 5.00pm): 0115 958 9312 We are able to accept payments by Credit/Debit card - Please note that there is a 50p booking fee per ticket when paying by Credit/Debit card. We are able to reserve tickets for you whilst awaiting the arrival of your cheque.

Email - email your reservation to tickets@music-for-everyone.org Post Music for Everyone Box Office, 10 Goose Gate, Nottingham,NG1 1FF Cheques are payable to ‘Music for Everyone’ In Person (in advance): Music for Everyone (Mon - Friday, 9.30 am - 5.00pm), 10 Goose Gate , Nottingham, NG1 1FF We accept payment by cash/cards or cheque (cheques are payable to ‘Music for Everyone’) On the door (subject to availability) Concert Venues Please be aware that seating for concerts in church venues is unreserved so it is advisable to arrive early to choose your seat. Seats in the Albert Hall are allocated and you can choose your seats if you book online.

All of our concert venues have wheelchair access. Please notify if a wheelchair space is needed when booking for concerts in the Albert Hall.

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Beeston, Youth And Community Centre West End, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 1GL Wed 7th Jan, 2015 13:00-15:30 / 17:00-20:00 Available to walk in Appointments can be made Thu 22nd Jan, 2015 13:00-15:30 / 17:00-20:00 Each blood donation can help as Available to walk in many as 3 people Appointments can be made Thu 22nd Jan, 2015 13:00-15:30 / 17:00-20:00 Available to walk in Appointments can be made 100 donations equates to Tue 10th Mar, 2015 47 litres of blood 13:00-15:30 / 17:00-20:00 Available to walk in Appointments can be made

Stapleford, Stapleford Community Centre Washington Drive, Stapleford., Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8PY Sun 22nd Feb, 2015 10:00-12:45 / 14:15-16:30 Available to walk in Appointments can be made Thu 19th Mar, 2015 13:00-15:15 / 16:45-19:30 Available to walk in Appointments can be made

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January is the busiest month for donors honouring new year‛s resolutions

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Chilwell, Village Hotel + Leisure Centre Brailsford Way, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 6DL Sun 25th Jan, 2015 10:00-12:45 / 14:15-16:30 Available to walk in Appointments can be made Mon 9th Feb, 2015 12:30-15:15 / 16:45-19:30 Available to walk in Appointments can be made Sun 3rd May, 2015 10:00-12:45 / 14:15-16:30 Available to walk in Appointments can be made

Over 8000 units of blood are collected at golf clubs each year

B- Blood is rare.

Only 2% of the population are B-

Only 4% of adults are currently donors...

8% of donors are donating for the first time

This year NHS Blood and Transplant faces extra pressure as Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall ahead of a weekend, raising concerns fewer donors than usual will get around to making life saving donations during the busy festive period.

To book an appointment to donate and give the gift only you can give, visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 2323 to find your nearest session.

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Whats on Where?

The Oddfellows presents a talk illustrated with pics and video clips of some of our music hall acts. The Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood st. Nottm.

NG1 4EZ on Friday 9 January 2015 at 11.00am. Everyone welcome. £2 members, £3 non-members. Please contact Karen on 01949 843727 or email at karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk for more info or if you wish to attend.

Long Eaton Operatic Society’s Youth Group Proudly Presents Bugsy Malone A popular, pint-sized, pin-striped classic leaps off the silver screen and onto the Duchess Theatre stage in Bugsy Malone, a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the gangster films of the 1920s. Based on the hit 1976 film starring Jodi Foster and featuring an appealing and swinging score and libretto by Paul Williams, Bugsy Malone is good, clean, hilarious fun!

Two gangs of children, in a fictitious city comprised completely of children, are in a 1920s rivalry of Al Capone-style standards. Dandy Dan’s gang has the upper hand since getting their hands on the “splurge” gun - a weapon that shoots an avalanche of sprayed foam! This puts Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons in real trouble! Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is thrust, not-so-willingly, into the gangster limelight, when he becomes the last chance Fat Sam’s gang has of surviving. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love, Blousey, but that just isn’t going to come true for our hero.

Bugsy Malone is a fantastic choice for our youth group as it is a master class in musical comedy. Just imagine how delightful it is when it’s brought to life by a group of extremely talented young people!

The show takes place from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st February 2015, starting at 7.30pm with a matinee performance on Saturday at 2.30pm.

Tickets are priced £7 and £6 available now from 07864 033663, Ticketsource (www.duchess-theatre.com) or directly from the Duchess Theatre at their regular Saturday coffee mornings.

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Christmas Services at St John the Baptist Church 18th – 22nd December Christmas Tree Festival Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00am – 4:30pm Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm Monday 10:00am – 4:00pm 21st December 6:30pm Joint Carol Service with Chilwell Road Methodist Church at Beeston Parish Church Christmas Eve 4:30pm Nativity and Christingle – Children welcome 11:15pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day 10:00am Parish Family Celebration All Welcome

Erewash Indoor Bowls Club Winter is coming long dark evenings repeats on T.V Perfect growing conditions for couch potatoes

Don’t be one!!!

Join Erewash Indoor Bowls Club For as little as £8.50 you can become a guest member for a whole year.

Switch off your lights, turn down the heating, come along to sit in our comfortable raised viewing area with a competitively priced drink and watch an interesting and absorbing sport.

Or, better still, join as a full member and play yourself.

Either way, take advantage of the offer of a chance to come along to Station Rd Longeaton and have a look at the facilities by telephoning 0115 9735244 to book an appointment or visit our website eibc@connect.com for a virtual tour!

Our junior coaching sessions operate each Saturday morning. Should you have children aged 8 years or over you are welcome to bring them along to see what we have to offer.

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Give us a call or mail us with your items before the 10th of each month. sales@beechpublications.co.uk Office: Beech Publications Unit 6A, The Mayfair Walk, Oxford Street, Long Eaton Nottingham NG10 1JR

WANTED: Sewing machine, good working order.Tel: 0115 9286901 Wollaton Liverpool football table vgc, H 78cm x W61 cm x L 118 cm £35 ono.

Tel: 0115 9464922 or 07708444757. Toton Old tin galvansed bath £90 ono, & Dolly Tub £80 ono. Tel 0115 9393157 Stapleford.

Bunk bed metal frame 6ft x 3ft hihg kevel with desk & chair under £40 Tel: 0115 9222275 . Toton Single pine bed vgc was a bunk so has a ladder, with mattress £40 has stoarge below W97 cm H 185 cm L198 cm Tel: 07754882052 Long Eaton.

Junior cricket set vcg & Junior fishing rod £6. New keep football net £4 Tel: 07754882052 Long Eaton.

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Wicker dog basket med size as new £20 (cost £50). Tel: 0115 9257083 Outdoor bowls, Almark Stirling B-B08 £80.00 Tel: 0115 9171501 Trowell Portable typewriter in case (Brother make) £15 Tel: 0115 9171501 Trowell Kenwood Kettle in white (used) and Toaster in White (almost new) £12 for both.Tel: 0115 9171501 Trowell Rugby Shirt Official IRFU (O2 Symbol on) Small/Medium Brand new never worn £25. Tel: 0115 9191530 My Grandma’s 3 tier Xmas tree with own wicker basket stand VGC with ornaments if required £30 Tel: 07766090486 Stautue of boy soldier approx 21/2 ft high unusual VCG in box cost £100 accept £35. Tel: 07766090486 Ladies Size 8 Hunter black patent wellies, new never worn, cost £80 accept £55 genuine reason for sale: Tel: 07766090486 Mamas & Papas cot in Beech Good cond. £60. Tel 0115 9171228 Stapleford Pair of metal gates to fit 8ft opening, with all frittings nearly new £40 ono.

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Mini electric sewing machine excellent cond. £30 Tel: 0115 9286901 Wollaton Dols house 3 storey, all rooms furnished excellent cond. £85 .

Tel: 0115 9286901 Wollaton Black & White armchair new condition £45. Tel: 0115 9286901 Wollaton

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Second hand Buffet flute, good condition ideal for students, comes with case and cleaning rod. £130.00 Tel07896668415 or 0115 8085451 Stapleford Brand new 5ft hafslo spring king size Ikea mattress. Still in packaging. £90.00 Tel;07896668415 or 0115 8085451 Stapleford Ipod 8 GB ipod with docking station. In good condition. £80.00 Tel 07896668415 or 0115 8085451 Stapleford Upright piano for sale with stool. Lovely tone. £200. Requires collection from Attenborough. Tel: 0115 8753837 Dimplex Cheriton freestanding electric fire – coal/flame effect & slate hearth, was £165 new 18 months ago,hardly used. Accept £50 . Tel. 0115 9223341 Double wooden ladders for sale £10, buyer to collect. Tel; 0115 8375301 Solid Oak Cocktail cabinet in dark oak colour. Fold down top area for bottles and glasses. Drawer and cupboard under. Excellent condition. Buyer to collect.

Tel: 07713092410. £40 Mahogany chest of drawers, set of three. Four solid drawers in each. Excellent condition. Cost £1000 new. Buyer to collect. Tel: 07713092410. £150 for the set.

Early Learning Centre Set of 4 lacing animals in a tin complete with laces £4 Set of plastic fruit, can be separated in halves with plastic knife. £4 ELC inflatable pink swimming noodle £3 Travelling art case holder with original box £3 All of above for a total of £15 Girls black material dance shoes size 13 cost £25 will sell for £5 Tel: 0115 949 0681

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The Lifestyle you deserve

GREATER FREEDOM • INDEPENDENCE • COMPANIONSHIP • PRIVATE SPACE • GUEST SUITES

We currently have limited availability properties across the Borough.

These may change weekly, but we cover the following areas: Beeston, Chilwell, Stapleford, Toton, Trowell, Bramcote, Watnall, Eastwood, Kimberley, Awsworth and Nuthall.

We also provide competitive rates on the weekly rent.

To find out more about how Retirement Living can suit your lifestyle needs, or to arrange a personalised viewing of one of the properties, please contact: 0115 9173037 or laura.campbell@broxtowe.gov.uk Online enquiry forms can be found at: www.broxtowe.gov.uk/housing

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