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Jan 2014 Issue 12

J O N A T H A N F O X E S T A T E A G E N T S

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Extensions Alterations

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Editor’s NoteHi everyone, We have had great feedback from our adveritsers this month, so thank you to our readers for supporting the Grapevine and our local tradespeople and businesses.We are looking to start a Poetry Page very soon and want to start on comedy, this would be a great addition to our readers to cheer everyone up this time of year, please send your poems in to [email protected]

See you next month, Christine

Christine Gough. Editor

We are based in Wollaton and cover all local areas

Please call Matt on: 07931 504 255Office hours only - Mon to Fri

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A fully qualified engineer

Are you looking for an easy answer to keep you rolling without having to take your cycle to a dealer or high street shop? Fed up with being charged first rate prices for second rate work? Do you want a reliable, competitive service that comes to you? It’s time you got CycleServed! On-site servicing and repair. Bespoke service packages. New and custom building service. Puncture repair. New and used parts sourcing. Repair and basic maintenance training. Cycle safety training. Free local collection and delivery.

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Please call John: 07977 195245 email: [email protected]

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WE ORGANISE ALL YOUR PLUMBING & TILING AND ELECTRICS IF REQUIRED WET ROOMS & SHOWERS FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE AND DESIGN SERVICE

NEW SHOP OPEN AT: 357 NOTTINGHAM ROAD, ILKESTON,

DERBYSHIRE DE7 5BB

0115 9301901 or call James 07773411586

SPECIAL OFFER BATHROOM SUITE

FITTED FOR ONLY £495

Mechanical & Electrical Work Bodywork & Servicing

* NOW DOING PROFESSIONAL CAR BUMPER & PLASTIC BUMPER REPAIRS AND SPRAY TO MATCH CRACKS SCUFFS, SCRATCHES ETC. MOST JOBS BETWEEN £50 TO £100 HOME VISITS IF REQUIRED

ANDREW PRICE MOTOR CO. OF WOLLATON Est 1977

Please call for an appointment 0115 928 8887

BUILDER, ROOFER & FENCING

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Pointing to brickwork, chimneys, ridge tiles, valleys etc.

Broken tiles & missing tiles replaced

Guttering repaired or renewed Fencing: From a single panel to a whole new fence

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Ring: 0115 973 0700 or email : [email protected] learn about this fantastic offer.Elan House, Fletcher Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1JU.www.sc-dg.co.ukPart of the Steven Christopher Design Group of Companies.

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Established 2004




Established 2004



Domestic Appliance Repairs by

FIXMYWASHER •Covering NG7 NG8 NG9 NG10 NG11 and surrounding areas. •Over 28 years experience in repairing Domestic Appliances. •Washers, Dryers, Electric Cookers, Dishwashers, Vacuums etc. •Only top quality parts used. •All work guaranteed. •Fast service. •Competitive rates. •New Appliances available.

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Primo Sule

Home Instead Senior Care

0115 9226116

Care and Support at Home – Lifestyle factors and Dementia

The news this morning revealed the result of yet another study showing the steady rise of people who are overweight or obese within the general UK population and the risks to our health. When asked if they were overweight, most people who participated in the study stated they were not.In the same way that what we eat not only contributes to our weight but has a direct impact on our health, a recent study published by Age UK reveals that lifestyle is responsible for up to 76% of changes in the ageing brain and in addition, that key lifestyle changes have the potential to reduce the risk of developing dementia by as much as 36%.Given the latest estimates showing that dementia aff ects one in three people over the age of 65, it is vital to understand the key lifestyle changes which might have a positive eff ect and reduce the risk of developing dementia and / or slowing its development. Th e key lifestyle changes the study refers to include; • Regular physical exercise• A Mediterranean diet• Not smoking• Drinking alcohol in moderation• Preventing and treating diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity

Physical exercise, such as aerobic, resistance or balance activity, was found to be the most eff ective way to ward off cognitive decline in healthy older peo-ple and to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form of dementia).

At Home Instead our CAREGivers are trained to encourage the people they support to exercise. Th is does not mean running a marathon but walking with them to the local shops, going for a swim or even, where mobility is reduced, chair based exercises. Th is will have a positive eff ect on health and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or slow down the progress of the disease. Our Alzheimer’s training, developed with the help of many specialists and researchers and based on the experience and know-how of over 1,200 offi ces, clearly states that lifestyle does matter and the information from Age UK supports this. It is important to note however that the precise cause or causes of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias is not known. Nevertheless, most experts agree that Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, like other chronic diseases, probably de-velop as a result of multiple factors, rather than from a single cause.Looking aft er ourselves by exercising, eat-ing a balanced diet and doing away with too much alcohol is not a guarantee to prevent the condition but it will certainly have a positive eff ect.

Primo Sule – [email protected] - Tel: 0115 9222396



• Suggest that they sprinkle their clothes with water regularly, and splash cool water on their face and the back of their neck. A damp cloth on the back of the neck helps temperature regulation.• Recommend cold food, particularly salads and fruit with a high water content• Advise to drink regularly, preferably water or fruit juice but avoid alcohol and caff eine (tea, coff ee))• Keep some cold water in the fridge. If you are visiting somebody, put some water in the fridge when you arrive and leave it within reach when you leave

I trust that this advice will help you and anybody you look aft er or care for stay cool and healthy during a hot spell.

Primo Sule – [email protected] - www.homeinstead.co.uk/nottingham - 0115 9226116

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Valley Court, Croydon, nr Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 0HF • Tel: 01223 207770 • Fax: 01223 207108

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Publishers of Regional Care Services Directories, Care Select, Care Management Matters and Progress

Nottingham CityCare Services Directory 2013

Home.There’s no place like it.

Being able to live at home can be one of the most important comforts in an older person’s life and because family and friends can’t always be there, Home Instead Senior Care are here to help.

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Personal Budgets, Direct Payments or Private Funding arrangements

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Alzheimer’s care and much more...

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“Th e Most Th orough Clean Ever Seen Or It’s Free”!Th ats right, the most thorough cleaning ever. My carpet and upholstery cleaning is the best and most thorough you could ever have- if you don’t agree I won’t accept you payment.

4 Reasons Why You Should Choose My Company To Clean & Protect Your Family’s Health

1. � orough Cleaning - My method doesn’t leave any residue or cause shrinkage. It cleans down to the base of your carpet removing harmful bacteria, leaving your carpet clean and healthy.2. Honest Pricing- I promise no high pressure sales gimmicks. Th e prices I quote you are fully inclusive of cleaning products and labour. A full complete clean AND no hidden extras.3. Allergy Control - I can help stop allergy’s in the home! I supplyPROmiteTMwhich is the newest, and most advanced dust mite eliminator & fabric protector available to protect your health!4. FREE Consumer Information - I’ve dedicated this business to helping you and other consumers to better understand carpet and upholstery cleaning-thats why I publish my 20 page “Consumers Guide To Carpet Cleaning” you’ll be glad you read it!

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JONATHAN COXHEATING, PLUMBING & GAS SERVICES

Reg No: 175805

t: 0115 9171742m: 07956 578 657 e: [email protected]: www.jcoxheating.co.uk

Free advice and written quotations as standard.All our work is tailored to your requirements and fi tted using traditional re-cyclable materials where possible.Covering the greater Nottingham area from Beeston.We provide a reliable and polite service to your home or offi ce.From a dripping tap or overfl ow to a complete bespoke heating system.Radiator, fi res, heating repairs, cylinder, control pumps etc. City and Guilds Qualifi ed & Time Served tradesmen. 25 years experience.Reliable service, clean and tidy.

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Fixed Rates before work commencesNo hidden surprises!

Your Local Plumbing & Heating Engineers - Please visit our website to view further information or telephone for help or advice.

SPRING INTO SUMMER CHARITY BALL – SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2015 Join us for the Spring Into Summer Charity Ball and Civic Night on Saturday 28 March 2015 at the award winning Nottingham Belfry Hotel from 7.00pm. Tickets are available until FRIDAY 13 MARCH, priced at just £32.00. Th e Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Stan Heptinstall MBE will host the Ball to raise money for Cancer Research UK & Hope Nottingham. As well as a delicious three course meal and coff ee, there will be music from Maslow and a charity raffl e. For more information and to secure your place, contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3210 or visit the website at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/civic



Building MaintenanceFencingGarden ClearanceTree Lopping

Pressure Washing, Drives etcChimney MaintenanceDrain Problems & Everything In Between

Builder & LandscapesM R Oates Ltd.

t: 07770 398002 0115 9443040 e: [email protected] w: www.mrobuilders.com

“Presentation is important when it comes to your

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that attention to detail and the production of high quality work is defi nately the key to success,

Please give me a call me to discuss your requirements”....

Michael Oates


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Carpet Cleaning

Upholstery Cleaning

Leather Cleaning

Eco Friendly—Non Toxic Materials Used

All Work Fully Insured & Guaranteed

All Work Carried Out By The Owners

Competitive Rates—Quality Cleaning

Family Business With An Excellent Reputation

Please call Shaun Lord 0115 8756766 Or 07810 820555

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Patios Pathways Landscaping Drains & Drainage work

Block Paving & Indian Stone Specialists

Quality & Service from a member of The Guild Of Master Craftsmen

Family Run Business – No Subcontractors References & photographs available All work guaranteed

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All Electrical Testing Undertaken Call Matthew:

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

Est.2006

FACE IT- REPLACE THOSE OLD & DATED KITCHEN FRONTS & WORKTOPS!

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REFITS IN 1-4 DAYS

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a telephone number to keep...

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After 5pm: 0115 974 7429 Mob: 07817 822047

email:[email protected]



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Keeping Nottingham secure since 1987



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LANDMARKQuality Garden MaintenanceWhy choose Landmark?

Our Garden Maintenance Contract is designed to provide a regular service throughout the year, which is specifi cally designed to develop and not just to maintain your garden over a period of time. Our staff are qualifi ed in Horticulture and experienced in allaspects of grounds maintenance, we provide all the machinery needed, and remove all the rubbish off site.

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On the night of 30 April/1 May 1915 at Gaba Tepe, Gallipoli, Turkey, Lance-Corporal Parker, a volunteer stretcher-bearer, went out with a party of NCOs and men to take ammunition, water and medical stores to an isolated trench containing about 40 men and several wounded. Th ere were no communication trenches leading to the trench, and several men had already been killed in an attempt to reach it.Aft er crossing an area of about 400 yards swept by machine-gun and rifl e fi re, Lance-Corporal Parker was alone, the rest of the party having been killed or wounded. On his arrival he gave assistance to the wounded and when the trench was fi nally evacuated early the next morning, he helped to remove and attend the casualties, although he himself was seriously wounded.

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Aft er crossing an area of about 400 yards swept by machine-gun and rifl e fi re, Lance-Corporal Parker was alone, the rest of the party having been killed or wounded. On his arrival he gave assistance to the wounded and when the trench was fi nally evacuated early the next morning, he helped to remove and attend the casualties, although he himself was seriously wounded.Parker never fully recovered from his wounds, and was invalided out of the service in June 1916. Th e award appeared in the London Gazette on 22 June 1917; the lengthy delay before the award being explained by the Commanding Offi cer, Adjutant, Sergeant Major and the Company Commander all being wounded at the time of the action for which Parker was awarded the medal. Th e account of the award also noted that Parker had consistently displayed bravery and energy in the three previous days during a particularly diffi cult time ascommander the battalion’s stretcher bearers, when almost every wounded man had to be evacuated over open ground and under fi re.

He died, aged 55, at Stapleford near Nottingham and is buried in the local cemetery. A memorial service to him is held annually at Stapleford by the local Royal Marines Association on the Sunday nearest 30th April. Th ere is a paved area in Stapleford town centre named in his honour.

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Local Broxtowe Green Party Candidate Pledges Support for Local Pubs and Brewers

David Kirwan, local Green Party General Election candidate for Broxtowe has pledged to support local pubs and breweries. Th e three pledges are highlighted in the Manifesto for Pubs and Real Ale by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, which sets out a package of reforms they are seeking from the next Government. Th ese important pledges are to:

• Support well-run community pubs• Promote Britain’s breweries• Represent pub goers and beer drinkers.

Tim Page, CAMRA’s Chief Executive welcomed David’s support, saying:“We are delighted that David Kirwan has pledged his support for pubs, breweries and consumers. As, on average, 31 pubs close each week it is absolutely vital that our elected representatives recognise and champion the value of these important community assets, and work to protect them. “CAMRA is urging the next Government to act to ensure that pubs are better protected in the planning system, that large pub companies treat their licensees fairly and that beer duty is set at a level which supports UK brewing.”

David Kirwan added:“I am proud to be speaking up for pubs and real ale. Well-run community pubs play a crucial role in local life and make a huge contribution to the local economy – with each injecting around £80,000 to the local area every year.If elected, I will continue to show my support in Parliament.”

CAMRA is a consumer group with over 165,000 members and acts as the independent voice for real ale drinkers and pub goers. CAMRA’s vision is to have quality real ale and thriving pubs in every community.CAMRA’s Manifesto for Pubs and Real Ale is available at http://fi les.camra.org.uk/Camra%20Manifesto.pdf. Over 230 election candidates (including sitting MPs who are restanding) have signed up to these pledges. For a full list please contact CAMRA – [email protected]

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SPRING INTO SUMMER CHARITY BALL – SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2015 Join us for the Spring Into Summer Charity Ball and Civic Night on Saturday 28 March 2015 at the award winning Nottingham Belfry Hotel from 7.00pm. Tickets are available until FRIDAY 13 MARCH, priced at just £32.00. Th e Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Stan Heptinstall MBE will host the Ball to raise money for Cancer Research UK & Hope Nottingham. As well as a delicious three course meal and coff ee, there will be music from Maslow and a charity raffl e. For more information and to secure your place, contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3210 or visit the website at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/civic



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Lakeside Arts - � e Vikings then and nowBritish Museum curator Dr Gareth Williams is a specialist on Viking coins and exchange systems, and on Viking warfare and military organisation. He also curated the recent ‘Vikings: life and legend’ exhibition at the British Museum. Th is lecture presents an overview of some of his current research projects, and explores the challenge of trying to balance highly specialised academic research with presenting the broader subject of the Vikings to the general public. Th e lecture will include discussion of the recent BP Exhibition ‘Vikings: life and legend’ at the British Museum, the cinema presentation ‘Vikings Live from the British Museum’ and the forthcoming exhibition ‘Viking Voyagers’ at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.Date: 11 Feb 2015 Starts at:13:00 Cost: FREE. Must be pre-bookedTicket: Visit: http://www.lakesidearts.org.uk or call 0115 846 7777 or email lakeside-box-offi [email protected] Arts Centre, University Park Off Univesity Boulevard,NottinghamNG7 2RDhttp://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/LPF/ViewEvent.html?e=2785&c=6&d=3168

Light NightCastle grounds 6-9pm. Castle museum 6-8pm. Brewhouse Yard 6-8.30pm. Nottingham comes to life this Light Night. Enjoy free entry to the Castle grounds and galleries with the Light Night Light Up Badge. Children must be accompanied by an adultDate: 6 Feb 2015 Starts at: 18:00 Cost: FREE with light up badgeLocation: Nottingham Castle Off Friar Lane Off Maid Marian Way, NottinghamNottinghamNG1 6EL. Website: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/lightnight

Chinese Ribbon Dance and Fan Dance10 - 11.30am (6-8 years) and 12.30 - 2pm (9-12 years) Learn the graceful art of fan dancing and ribbon dancing under the expert guidance of Dan Du, and share your progress with your family at the end of each session. Date: 17 Feb 2015 Starts at: 10:00 Cost: £5, Must be pre-bookedTicket: Visit: http://www.lakesidearts.org.uk or call 0115 846 7777 or email lakeside-box-offi [email protected]: Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Off Univesity Boulevard,NottinghamNG7 2RD Website:http://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/LPF/ViewEvent.html?e=2806&c=6&d=3190

Stretch Your Legs at Newstead AbbeyTry one of our circular walks and take in the beautiful scenic parkland that surrounds Newstead Abbey. Follow paths that meander past lakes, ponds and waterfalls. Try our garden trail (£1pp)and see if you can locate all of the missing garden tools. Complete the trail and win a prize! Our new play area equipment will also be ready so why not try your climbing skills! Car parking charges apply and children must be accompanied by an adult.Date:16 Feb 2015 Starts at: 10:00 Cost:Trails cost £1 each.Location: Newstead Abbey, Newstead Abbey Historic House & Park Ravenshead, NewsteadNottinghamshire NG15 8NA

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Tour of the Council HouseNottingham Council House on Old Market Square is the most iconic building in the City, second only perhaps to the Castle. It has been ‘the heart of the City’ for over 80 years and the splendour of its wonderful art-deco interior has many an interesting tale to tell. It is not a muse-um but a living, working building. You can now enjoy FREE guided tours of the building every Sunday morning (except on Bank Holiday weekends) and selected Wednesday evenings. Find out why part of what is now the Council House ran with blood for centuries; who was the ‘lady’ that has welcomed visitors for more than 80 years; and what is the ‘secret’ that helps sound-proof the Council Chamber? Th is is a fascinating part of Nottingham’s heritage and is a ‘must’ for locals and visitors alike – and is completely free! Group tours welcome by arrangement. More details on website.Date: 15 Feb 2015 - 22nd Feb - 1st March- 8th March -15th March and so on...Starts at: 00:00 Cost: FREELocation: Council House Old Market Square Smithy Row Nottingham NG1 2DTWebsite: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/article/23278/Council-House-Tours

Emma Tooth - BreakdanceWallner Gallery - Emma Tooth captures the unexpectedly elegant freezes, power moves and acrobatic precision of breakdance. Date: 28 Feb 2015Starts at: 12:00 Cost: FREE Ticket:Visit: http://www.lakesidearts.org.uk or call 0115 846 7777 or email lakeside-box-offi [email protected]:L akeside Arts Centre Lakeside Arts Centre University Park Off Univesity Boulevar-Nottingham NG7 2RDWebsite: http://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/Exhibitions/ViewEvent.html?e=2781&c=5&d=3164

Kindred Spirits A chance to fi nd out about Kindred Spirits, a community that encourages and supports people to make friends and enjoy healthy activities in a warm and inclusive atmosphere. 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of Kindred Spirits. Th ere will be staff and current members on hand to have a chat over a cup of tea. Date: 7 Apr 2015 Cost: FREETicket: To let us know you’re coming please call the Kindred Spirits team on: 0115 841 4473.Location:Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham NG1 4FQ What is Age UK Notts Kindred Spirits?A community - Kindred Spirits - that supports you to share good times, feel healthier and enjoy life! Th ere are many simple pleasures for you to discover, special memories and kinship waiting to be created. What does Kindred Spirits off er?As a Kindred Spirits member, you’ll have access to over 100 things to do in a month, including coff ee mornings and lunches, walks, dancing, special interest groups, trips and holidays, arts and craft s, bowling and darts, theatre and lots more! While some things are free, some have a small charge to cover costs such as trips and holidays, when there is a charge we will always keep this as low as possible. Kindred Spirits is open to everybody living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire who wishes to join our community. Also, many people in later life experience some loneliness or social isolation. Th is could be through bereavement, retirement or simply moving to a new area. Membership with Kindred Spirits can help to overcome these feelings by providing an opportunity for you to make friends at a pace that suits you in safe and welcoming settings. All these done within a community that encourages and supports you to share good times, feel healthier and enjoy life!



1 Add oil to a pan, add the onion and cook until browned then add the chicken and stir 2 minutes.

2 Add the chopped vegetables and cook another 3 minutes, mixing regularly.

3 Add the apricots, tomatoes, spices, water and seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil, turn the heat down and simmer gently for 20 minutes stirring regularly.

IngredientsDash oil (olive or vegetable)500g boneless skinless chicken, cubed (or use lamb, turkey or pork)2 onions, sliced300g chopped vegetables (e.g. carrot, peppers, parsnip)50g dried apricots, halved (or raisins/sultanas/prunes)1 x 400g tin tomatoes1 heaped teaspoon each ground cinnamon and cumin200ml waterPinch salt and plenty of pepper

Calories

22911%

Sugar

15g17%

Fat

3g4%

Saturates

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Salt

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Each portion contains

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serves 4 prep 10 mins

cook 25 mins

MOROCCAN STYLE CHICKEN STEWRecipe by Lyndon Gee



Moroccan style chicken stew This deliciously thick stew can be varied depending on what you have in the fridge. It’s good served with cous cous, rice, baked potatoes or warm pita bread and salad. It’s also really tasty cold the next day served in a wrap.

Chef’s tip from LyndonTo make this dish feed 2 more people, cut the chicken smaller and add another 200g of vegetables and a drained 400g tin of chickpeas.

Use up You could also use leftover roast chicken instead of raw chicken, or add any raw or cooked vegetables that need using up.

VariationsCan use beef or pork and is very good with lamb but depending on the cut may need to cook for longer to make it tender, so check with your butcher or read the label.

Extra flavourAdd chilli if you like it spicy. Add loads of garlic or fresh coriander, parsley or mint. You can also double the amount of cumin and cinnamon or add smoked paprika.

Freezer adviceFor best results, cool down quickly

(ideally within an hour), divide into portions, place in an airtight container, label and then pop in the freezer. Defrost in the fridge, ideally overnight, and use within 24 hours after defrosting. Reheat in microwave or in a saucepan on the hob, heating thoroughly until piping hot.

Vegetarian and vegan optionsFor a veggie version use butternut squash,

pumpkin or sweet potato rather than chicken. Or just add a 500g mixture of different vegetables.

Allergy adviceCan be made with vegetable or chicken stock

instead of tomatoes and served with quinoa.

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Storecupboard SavvyTry and keep your storecupboard and freezer well-stocked with a variety of canned, dried and frozen goods that you know your family love to eat. Tinned beans, frozen vegetables, meat and fi sh and dried fruit, nuts, pasta & noodles, rice & grains, are all essentials with a long shelf life - meaning you will always have the ingredients standing by to pull together a delicious meal or to jazz up your left overs.Th e trick is to replace items once you have used them up. It helps to keep a note stuck on the inside of the cupboard door - scribble down items as soon as you have fi nished them and check it when you write your shopping list.

Use your storecupboard to create meals from left overs. Any spare fresh tomatoes could be added to some canned ones to make a great topping for pizza. Rice would turn left -over chicken and wrinkly peppers into a delicious summer salad. Add a tin of lentils to your minced meat to make it stretch further.



It pays to plan!Planning your meals is one of the most eff ective ways you can cut wastage and food bills. Start by checking your fridge, freezer and store cupboard, and before you go shop-ping, write a list, so you don’t shop for things you already have. Get the kids to help and to suggest what meals they’d like to have that week. Th en you can work out a weekly meal plan.Lovely le� oversIt’s amazing how many meals you can get from one chicken! If you enjoy a roast on Sunday, the remains of the joint would make a great curry or a delicious risotto later in the week and you’ll always fi nd enough for a sandwich. If you have time, the carcass ccan also be boiled up for stock and soups. If you have some dinner left in the pan, bag it and pop it in the freezer as a ‘ready meal’ or one. Even the smallest amount could be pureed up for the baby or served as a kid’s portion for lunch the next day. Crusts and stale bread can be blitzed in the food processor to make breadcrumbs which can be stored in the freezer. Th e same can be done with cake or biscuits and used as a topping for crumbles and puddings. Th e last dregs of wine or beer can be frozen in ice cube trays and popped out into stews and casseroles hen cooking. Cut the bruises off old apples and toss into the pan with your sausages. Don’t throw out those black bananas - mash them up and add cream for a super-quick pudding the children will love.Being craft y with your food is the clever way to save those pennies – and it really just means thinking before you throw. With a little bit of thought, you can create some delicious surprises from your left overs - they don’t have to mean second best.

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Nottingham Centre (Supporters of National Trust) ProgrammeFebruary to April 2015

� e Nottingham Centre continues it’s winter programme of talks as follows:February 12th at 2.15pm – Wildlife Treasures of Turkey, by Gerald Hall.Our speaker will give a rare insight into the birds, butterfl ies, fl owers, people and places, of this fascinating country.

February 26th at 7.30pm. – My Career in Horticulture, by John Stirland.BBC Radio Gardening Expert John Stirland will talk about his career in horticulture, and his time as a twice weekly Radio Presenter on gardening matters.March 12th at 2.15pm. – Arts and Craft s Houses and Gardens, by Trevor Dickens.Th is talk will cover aspects of the ‘Arts and Craft ’ belief in ‘beautifying the world,’ as in the collaboration between Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyl.March 26th at 7.30pm. Th e Fitzherberts of Tissington Hall, by Ruth Jordan.Tissington Hall, Derbys, was built in 1609 by Francis Fitzherbert.A Baronetcy was conferred in 1784 and the property is now the home of the ninth incumbent.April 9th at 2.15pm. – AGM, followed by a talk by Sylvia Hale about the activities of the Nottingham Centre, including Holidays, Outings, Walks, Gardens, and Local and Family History visits over the past year. Th ere will be no admittance charge for this meeting.April 23rd at 7.30pm. – Beautiful Britain, by Ted Gray.A talk looking at some of the most beautiful areas of Britain from the Isle of Mull to the Isle of Wight, covering North Nottinghamshire, North Norfolk, the Pennines and the North Yorkshire coast and moors. Th e Nottingham Centre’s winter meetings are held on Th ursdays at the Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham.

Admission is £2.00 for members, £3.00 for visitors, who are always welcome.You must be a member of National Trust to join the Centre. For more information contact the Membership Secretary, Heather Brooks:Tel.0115 9436272 (mob/ weekends 07867563885) email: [email protected] e Centre is in urgent need at present of someone (could be two or more) to run the very active and successful Garden Interest Group. Marion Sharp, who has had to give up the post for family reasons would be happy to off er help and support to heroic volunteers. She can be reached on 0786 7670014. More details of the Nottingham Centre’s activities can be found on the website: www.nottinghamnt.co.uk



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Th e next meeting of the Sandiacre History Group will take place on Th ursday 26th February at the Sandiacre Methodist Church Hall in Butt Street at 7.30pm. Th ere will be an Illustrated talk by Victoria Brown - Losing Lace: My Family Connection with the Local Lace Industry Th ere is a £2 admission charge for visitors, who are most welcome.

Sandiacre History Group meets six times per year and the annual membership is £7 per person or £11 for two people living at the same address.

For more information please contact Mrs Sheila Hickingbotham on 0115 939 8057.



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Phillips table top hostess c/w pyrex dishes & lids with warmng drawer for plates: £35 Tel: 0115 8772721 Stapleford.

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Join us at the Erewash Museum from Monday 9th Feb to Th ursday12th Feb for some fun and creative craft s and activities themed around our favorite childhood characters. Free event 11am till 3pm

On Friday 13th join our story corner in the Lally Gallery as we bring some tra-ditional fairytales to life. Free Event 11am - 3pm - Booking essential ages 3yrs and upwards.Erewash Museum, High Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. DE7 5JA

COME DOWN TO THE EREWASH MUSEUM AND CELEBRATE WITH US AS WE CELEBRATE CHINESE YEAR OF THE GOAT 21st February 201510.30am -3.30pmLantern making and Chinese craft s, free admission £1.50 per child for craft activities at Th e Erewash Museum, High St, Ilkeston.5pm till 6pm - Celebrate the Chinese New year of the Goat in Style with live music and dance performances and a lantern procession from the Museum to the town centre. For more information contact the Museum on 01159071141 or visit us at www.erewashmuseum.co.uk or like us on www.facebook.com/ErewashMuseum



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