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GRAPEVINE in Wollaton & Bramcote YOUR AREA’S MOST USEFUL QUALITY LOCAL MAGAZINE February 2014 Issue 58 This Month Shrubs For Spring—Gardening Page 6 Book Review By Claire Lyons Page 22 Home Interiors– Wash this space Page28 Beeston Wildlife Group Page 32 Update Your Wardrobe Page 50 Plus much more.

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*Terms and conditions apply: offers end February 2014, only one offer can be used per household Not available in conjunction with any other offer, Subject to availability.

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

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

For peace of mind for you and your family contact:

J M Wills and Legal Services Ltd: T: 0115 7522196 M: 07954379603 E: enquiries@jmwillsandlegalservices.co.uk W: www.jmwillsandlegalservices.co.uk

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

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Refresh Your Kitchen

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

German quality cooking appliances, sinks & taps

How much does it cost?

This kitchen makeover....

7 x doors 4 x drawers Worktops Plinth Cornice Handles

Additional items 1½ bowl, sink & taps - £99

TOTAL MAKEOVER £866

New World fan oven New World gas hob Extractor hood TOTAL PRICE £489

We also offer a supply only package. We will drill for hinges to suit your cabinets free of charge, and for a limited period, supply a Blanco 1½ bowl sink for only £50.

Ring 0115 973 0700 or email: luke@sc-dg.co.uk to learn more about this fantastic offer.

Elan House, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1JU

www.sc-dg.co.uk Part of the Steven Christopher Design Group of Companies

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I work with you to design any sized area and transform it into something to be proud of and enjoyed for many years to come.

From the initial consultation to the complete makeover, I work with full attention to detail and pride myself in the end result.

Building walls & planters, paths, fencing, gardening, laying turf, water features plus more.

Please call me for more details.

M.R.Oates Ltd builder & bespoke garden design

Fencing & Walls Garden Maintenance Tree Lopping Building Maintenance Patios Roof work Michael Oates 07770 398002

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COMMUNITY DUST DOWN YOUR DANCING SHOES FOR CHARITY WELL-KNOWN local dance professional and Freeman ofBroxtowe Borough, Peggy Payne is hosting another afternoon of ballroom dancing, to raise money for two worthy charities in March. The Tea Dance will take place, on Wednesday 5•h March 2014 from l.30pm-4.30pm at Beeston Youth and Community Centre in aid of Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Iris White's chosen charities, Treetops Hospice and The Helpful Bureau, Stapleford. Peggy said: "Holding Tea Dance's combines two of my passions dancing and raising money for good causes. I really enjoy watching everyone have just as much fun as me and learning some new skills." Music will be provided by local keyboard player Richard Keeling with tickets costing just £6.00, including a cream cake. Everyone is welcome no matter what dancing skills they have. Councillor White said: "I always appreciate any support given to help me raise money for these two worthy causes.

Peggy hosts great events and I am always in admiration of her tireless fundraising efforts. Hopefully lots of people will come and show their support."

Peggy is no stranger to fundraising having given her support to the Mayor's Charities for many years and always playing a vital role in raising as much money as possible. She was awarded Freedom of the Borough in 20 l 0 for her years fundraising to help the less fortunate.

To purchase tickets please contact Peggy Payne on 0115 925 9580 or email peggypaynedance@btinternet.com Alternatively, for more information on this and other upcoming charity events, please contact Broxrowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3210, email civic@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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Registered with the Care Quality Commission National Care Provider of the Year 12

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COMMUNITY

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Building and Maintenance

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We specialise in: Extensions Alterations Refurbishments

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Electrical Contractor—Electrician

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21 Charles Ave, Beeston, Nottingham Tel: 07889 247933

We are a local, independent company based in Wollaton and specialise in Residential Lettings and Property Management.

We have a passion for property and a dedication for delivering a quality service.

As Specialists we are fully focused on the priorities and needs of the Landlord, and, unlike estate agents, our loyalties are not divided by dealing with property sales and mortgages.

We understand that letting your property, especially for the first time, can be a worrying experience.

With this in mind, we offer a fantastic All Inclusive Management Service, taking on full responsibility with on-going management, honest advice and regular communication to help maximise the financial potential of your asset.

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COMMUNITY

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BATH OUT ... ENCLOSURE IN! Having trouble getting in and out of the bath?

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Book Review by Claire Lyons

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Home Improvements | Bathroom and Kitchen Installations

New bathroom refurbishment including all building alterations Plastering – Electrical – Tiling work.

New Kitchens Installed or existing refurbished.

Walk in shower installations.

Disability showering needs All Tiling – Electrical – Plastering - Building alterations.

General maintenance and repair works carried out.

No Job to small. Free advice and quotations available Over 35 years experience NO free gimmicks Just a personal and quality installation service.

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

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fionafrankland

78 Derby Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 7AB Tel: 0115 9393360 email: fflegalservices.com

legalservices

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

Home visits and hospital visits by appointment.

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

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

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Fitness Class - Hi/Lo workout.

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Sunday's 5 - 6 pm Bramcote Memorial Hall Church St. Advertise here, this size for ONLY £22 a month Delivered to7,500 homes Call Grapevine 0115 8373030

Beginners always welcome. £4.30 Pay as You go!

For details call Dawn 01332 830004 or 0797728912 www.shape -fitness.co.uk

Louise Tuesday 5.30 and 7.30

Irene Tues 6pm &Thurs 9.30am

Margaret Wed 6pm

Irene Thurs 6.30pm

Wollaton Vale Community Centre Rosedale Drive, Wollaton T: 07974731277

Bramcote Memorial Hall Church St, Bramcote T: 07877615284

Margaret Thurs 6pm St Leonards Community Centre, Bramcote Lane Wollaton T:07877615284

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

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Louise NEW GROUP

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

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Advertise here, this size for ONLY ÂŁ22 a month Delivered to 7,500 homes Call Grapevine 0115 8373030 26 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements

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

Tel: Caroline 07970 830423 Local home-based treatment room in Wollaton.

Aromatherapy Hopi Ear Candles Body Wraps Indian Head Massage

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please ask

By appointment only. Call today to book. Card payments accepted email: starflowerholisticsltd@gmail.com www.starflowerholistics.com Caroline is also an independent distributor for Forever Living Products with natural Aloe Vera and beehive based products offering a total solution to your wellbeing .

Visit www.carolinebeasleyshop.myforever.biz/store

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

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Small but perfectly formed

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Little Grapevine Tips

PAWS 4 HYDROTHERAPY Japanese Water Gardens 251 Toton Lane Stapleford Nottingham NG9 7JA

Springtime safety tips for dog owners

At Paws 4Hydrotherapy we have a purpose built heated hydrotherapy pool and spa suited to all breeds of dogs. Conditions which benefit from hydrotherapy are: Arthritis | Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, Hip replacements–pre and post operative following: Cruciate Rupture/Repair | Spinal Injuries | OCD Paralysis | General Fitness & more. A majority of Pet Insurance Companies will pay for this treatment.

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

NEW DOGGY DAY CARE with flexible hours to suit your needs– If you work all day, or a family to care for, or just need a few hours break, bring them down to Paw 4 , where they will be looked after, walked throughout the day, half & full days available.

Qualified Member of the CHA (Canine Hydrotherapy Association) All staff are fully trained and will work along side your Vet. For more information on the hydrotherapy or our other services

(including dog washing), please visit

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

MOT - Service and Repairs

We provide a professional & reliable service for all joinery requirements, including maintenance & repairs

Fully VAG Trained & ATA Registered Team Qualified Master Technician Level Mechanics Specialist Service For Skoda- VW- Audi SEAT & Other Makes Of Cars Vehicle Electric Diagnostics

NO VAT - FREE QUOTE— NO JOB TOO SMALL

Engine Management 30 Years Experience

Kitchen Fitting Internal Doors Staircases Windows Decking Roofing

164 Pasture Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 8GQ Open Mon-Fri 8.30am—5.00pm Sat 9am—1pm

www.autotechz.co.uk

Fitted Wardrobes External Doors Stair Rails Fencing Wooden Flooring Skirting & Architraves

Jack Hallam: 0115 972 8343 or 07961 743466 email: jack@jlhjoinery.co.uk

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NEED AN ELECTRICIAN? All Domestic & Commercial Electrical Work Carried Out To The Highest Standards

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

Free quote and visual inspection

All types of remedials undertaken including misted glass units.

Mortgage & Homebuyers Reports Consumer Units & Rewires

We pride ourselves by obtaining most of our work generated from client’s recommendations. We are a small family business, and can give personal service, help and advice.

NO SALESMEN - For a FREE no

Security and Fire alarms Cookers and showers Lighting & Power points All Electrical Testing Undertaken Call Matthew:

obligation quote please call

0115 917 2857

0115 9223122 07771 964933

67 Rayneham Road, Ilkeston,

Derbyshire DE7 8RG

QANW INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEES

Matthew Monaghan Plumbing & Heating Services Hofton & Sons trained & recommended plumber QUALITY INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF: Bathrooms| Wetrooms Heating Systems| Boilers |Water Heaters Fires | Cookers Underfloor Heating Guttering | Leadwork Drainage Systems Oil Systems FREE QUOTES Propane Systems Power Flushing GAS SAFE, OFTEC, All Plumbing & Gas work LPG CERTIFIED

Please Contact: Matthew Monaghan Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineer

07544212599 or 07505428661 email: enquiries@mattplumber.com 31 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements

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

March 17th 2014

THE WILDLIFE OF CORNWALL Jack Perks

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

March 31st 2014

AROUND THE WORLD IN 25 YEARS Martin Butler

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

April 28th 2014

NOW THAT’S SCILLY Nigel Slater

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

Contacts: Bill Wheatley 0115 9250208, Nigel Slater 0115 9166518 Beestonwildlifegroup@hotmail.co.uk www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk/activities/beeston-wildlife-group www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/ 32 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements

SWIFT DIY SERVICES

Plumbing & Heating

▪ Guttering Cleaning & Repairs ▪ General DIY

All types of plumbing & heating work undertaken Gas appliances installed & serviced

▪ Fence Repairs & Replacements ▪ Loft Insulation & Boarding ▪ Installation Of Vents ▪ Interior Painting ▪ Fascia & Soffit Painting

No job too small Call for a price!

Small jobs welcome / outside taps fitted from £40 No VAT

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Trustworthy, Friendly & Reliable

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

Call Graham—based in Chilwell covers all local areas: Day: 07734 902 951 Eve: 0115 9469690

Painter & Decorator Commercial & Domestic 30 Yrs Experience

Telephone: 0115 949 0233 07831 832 731 Based in Trowell

Sewing & Knitting Centre Beeston plumbing and heating

Various sizes, plus other brands of sewing machines to suit all budgets Overlockers Ironing Presses Accessories Maintenance & Parts Sewing Products & Kits Servicing & Repair

All plumbing & gas work undertaken Boiler update Boiler service & breakdown Bathroom suites Tiling

Well established family business

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

Call 07734 366012 / 0115 932 7872

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133 High Rd Beeston NG9 2LL www.sewingdirect.co.uk

JOHN BERESFORD CLEANING SERVICES

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Upholstery Cleaning Leather Cleaning Rug Cleaning Fabric Protector Hard Floor Cleaning

Call John today for a free quote or advice

07767607855 14 Years Experience

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

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All Aspects of Plumbing and Electrical Work Undertaken

Making the weather work for you

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

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

No job too large or small.

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Dramatically reduce your household ills No more worrying about future energy price increases & all while doing your bit for the Environment Having Solar PV panels fitted is so much easier and cheaper than you imagine and the savings and future earning potential should not be missed.

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Call us today for a FREE no obligation survey and quote.

A 4kw all black panel system (16 panels) from £4995.00 giving you a yearly return of £950.00 from feed in tariff and savings. Figures above based on south facing roof orientation.

Willmark Energy is a MCS accredited renewable energy installation company, providing bespoke services to both the domestic and commercial markets.

Willmark Energy LLP- Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3JF www.willmarkenergy.co.uk 35 Please mention Grapevine when responding to advertisements

COMMUNITY Beeston U3A Celebrates Its SOOth Member Founded in 2011, Beeston U3A has welcomed its SOOth member. To mark this very special occasion Liz Barnes, Beeston U3A' s Chairperson, presented Geoffrey Cawthorne, the SOOth person to join, with a year's free membership at the monthly Open Meeting on Thursday 2 January.

Liz welcomed Geoffrey and said his joining represented a very important milestone in the development of Beeston U3A. Geoffrey from W ollaton was looking for a friendly group of walkers so he could get some more exercise. A friend advised him to join a local U3A. After some research in his local library, he decided to come along and join one of the regular walking groups from Beeston U3A. Beeston University of the Third Age provides educational, creative and leisure opportunities for retired people. You can find out about its monthly open meetings, interest groups and social activities on its website www.beestonu3a.org.uk or email beestonu3a@hotmail.co.uk if you have any questions.

The photograph shows Geoffrey Cawthorne being presented with his free year's membership certificate by Beeston U3A Chairperson, Liz Barnes.

The photograph was taken by: Mike Johnson of Beeston U3A' s Photographic Group.

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By Matt Joy

Multi-purpose vehicles - or MPVs as you probably know them - have been around since the mid1980s and since then they have mutated into various sizes and layouts to suit a wider audience.

But if you think laterally for a moment there's been a vehicle that qualifies as multi-purpose that has been on sale for decades - the humble pick-up.

It's a humble thing because for a long time it has been solely a working vehicle, but in recent years the combination of utility and visual toughness has made it desirable in its own right. Chevrolet is going to get in on the act too, with its Colorado. In its US homeland the pick-up truck is the best-selling vehicle of all, but this will be the first one to reach the UK. It's part of a bigger picture for Chevrolet in Europe as it broadens its range with more vehicles that have previously been sold only in the US or Asia, and the Colorado is the most recent example.

There are no surprises with the exterior appearance: practicality still comes first so there is a sizeable load area at the rear and a cabin arrangement to suit your own needs. You can have a single cab, crew cab or double cab to balance space for cargo and people. But don't think of it as

just a workhorse. For starters you can tell immediately it's a Chevrolet by the family grille up front, and despite being a good deal larger than most of its siblings there is clear family resemblance. There's also a good deal of scope for making the Colorado look just how you want it: the alloy wheel options are appealing and you can add chrome detailing to boot.

The Colorado is classed as a medium-sized truck; not one of the behemoths that you might associate with the US and so is suited to UK roads; big enough to be cavernous but not so big that you'll never get it down a village high street. You get the same impression once you've climbed aboard. The view out is as uncluttered and as panoramic as you would hope for, and looking above most other traffic and far ahead never fails to be an advantage. But you don't feel like you're driving a bus either.

For starters the cabin is clearly influenced by the interiors of cars rather than trucks. Choose one of the higher-specification versions and you have a pleasing two-tone fascia with a slick-looking centre console that takes care of the climate control and audio system.

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Even the more humble versions look good, with a chunky steering wheel to grasp, smart and clear instrument displays and comfortable seats. Yes the plastics are hardy rather than luxuriant but you know they'll take abuse and come back for more.

There's a choice of a 2.5-litre or 2.8-litre Duramax diesels, both of which provide exactly the kind of motive power you want and need; lots of torque from low engine revs and an easy-going nature.

However the relative refinement of both the Colorado's cabin and the powerplant itself means that you don't have to hear everything that the engine is doing: it just gets on with the job in hand.

Even at motorway speeds there is just a distant thrum from the engine room as it happily ticks along.

The manual gearbox option thankfully gives you a positive shift without a vast gearlever that so often comes as standard in a pick-up, while the six-speed automatic is impressively smooth and unobtrusive.

“the combination of utility and visual toughness has made it desirable in its own right” The other thing most people expect from a pick-up is laughably vague steering and a bouncy ride, but there's none of that with the Colorado. With a little over four turns from lock-to-lock your steering inputs are faithfully replicated at the front wheels and low speed manoeuvres aren't as daunting as its size might suggest. Out on the road you can place the Colorado accurately and it will cruise in a rocksteady fashion without needing lots of steering inputs. The ride is understandably soft, and although it has leaf spring suspension at the rear for maximum load capacity it's all tied down very well – only seriously bad roads taken at speed will cause any significant movement.

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

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

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Parma Ham and Caramelised Red Onion

Valentines Tart

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

Serves 2

Chef's Tip: These little tarts are just perfect with a green and use your knife leafy salad and to trace the line that balsamic was scored before vinaigrette. cooking. Very carefully,

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

Take the pastries out of the oven

peel off the top of the inner heart to leave a heartshaped pastry case.

To make the filling, finely slice the red onions and fry in olive oil until golden. Add 2 ½ tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, stirring until the onions have caramelised, and season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper.

Tear up a slice of Parma Ham into the base of each tart. Share

the caramelised onions between the tart cases, sprinkle with fresh rosemary and chunks of feta cheese and return to the oven to cook for a further 10 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown.

Whilst the tarts are cooking, quarter the fig and place on a baking tray. Drizzle with the remaining balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and season with cracked black pepper. Place in the oven for 5-6 minutes until they are soft and caramelised.

Serve the tarts fresh out of the oven with a slice of Parma Ham, roasted balsamic figs, and sprigs of fresh rosemary.

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COMMUNITY BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND LLOYDS BANK HELP LOCAL BUYERS SECURE THEIR FIRST HOME Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Lloyds Bank joined forces today to help first-time buyers purchase a home with a deposit of 5%.

Broxtowe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council have each set aside ÂŁ500,000 which should help around 40 buyers on to the property ladder through the Local Lend a Hand scheme, which will be available in local branches of Lloyds Bank from the beginning of February.

First-time buyers often say that raising a deposit is the biggest challenge they face when looking to take their first steps onto the property ladder. The Local Lend a Hand scheme will help buyers who can afford a mortgage, but have not previously been able to build up the necessary deposit. Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council, Councillor Milan Radulovic said: "This scheme will be a welcome boost for first time buyers in Broxtowe who often find raising a deposit a big challenge when taking their first steps onto the property ladder.

"We are delighted to be working with the County Council and Lloyds Bank to help local people take their first steps onto the property ladder. We also hope that this will provide a boost to the local economy in Broxtowe."

Councillor David Kirkham, Chairman of Finance and Property Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: "Raising a substantial deposit is tough for first time buyers. The Local Lend a Hand scheme gives first time buyers in Broxtowe the double advantage of having less to find up front as a deposit and more affordable monthly repayments. This is a low risk investment for the County and District Councils which will stimulate the housing market in Broxtowe and serve as a welcome boost to the local economy."

Marc Page, mortgages director at Lloyds Bank comments, "With the launch of Local Lend a Hand in Broxtowe we're making the housing market more accessible to more people.

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Helping people to buy their first home is crucial in achieving and maintaining a sustainable housing market. Local Lend a Hand addresses some of the real problems that prospective buyers in Broxtowe might face." Cecilie Booth, Director at Sector Treasury Services, said: "Many potential first-time buyers in Broxtowe, including those on the Council's housing register, or currently occupying affordable or social housing units, are unable to save a sufficient deposit, even though they could afford mortgage repayments on a typical first home. This initiative is designed to bridge that gap. Local authorities will both free up social housing for the more vulnerable and reduce payouts to private landlords and expensive shortterm accommodation. More people will be able to take the step of buying their first home, stimulating the local housing market and benefitting the wider local economy." Subject to Lloyds Bank's usual lending criteria, borrowers are able to select any existing property in the area covered by Broxtowe Borough Council up to a maximum loan of ÂŁ142,500. First-time buyers will put down a minimum 5% of the property price, and Broxtowe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council will provide a cash backed indemnity of up to 20% as additional security. The local authority then earns interest on this amount.

The first-time buyer owns the property in its entirety, and will have access to a range of products at a lower rate of interest than would normally be available for this level of deposit. Those interested in the local scheme should visit their local branch of Lloyds Bank for more information.

Sue Pearce, Local Mortgage Manager, Nottingham LDG; Corinne Foster, Mortgage Protection Adviser; Malcolm Staley, Broxtowe Borough Council; Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Iris White; Councillor David Kirkham, Chairman of Finance and Property Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council; Nigel Stevenson, Nottinghamshire County Council and Graham Cooper, Local Director, Nottingham Group launch the scheme outside the Beeston branch of Lloyds Bank.

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