Spotlight Magazine for West Bridgford, Nottingham April 2015

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Contents

WB Amateur Dramatic Soc. 6 Seat Leasing 8 Recipe 10 Little Rockets 12 A Grand Opening 14 Puzzle Pages 16 A Good Read 18 Local Info 20 Garden View 22 Gotta Wear Shades 24 Local Events Guide 26 Lion Garage

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Happy April Everybody!

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West Bridgford Amateur Dramatics

We hope you’ll come along to see our next main production at The Studio Theatre – Ding Dong.

Tuesday 12th – Saturday 16th May 2015 7.30pm, plus a matinee on 16th May at 2.30pm Rehearsals are already underway for this hilarious comedy.

“Ding Dong” is a French comedy by Marc Camoletti adapted for the English stage by Tudor Gates.

Bernard has discovered that his wife Jacqueline is having an affair with Robert. Being a reasonable businessman, Bernard gives Robert two options to compensate for the affair: either he will sleep with Robert’s wife, Juliette, in order to keep things even, or he will have him killed.

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Obviously, to protect himself, Robert decides on the former and the manner in which Bernard puts his plan into operation, and the manner in which Robert tries to thwart him, and the hilarious and confusing situations which then ensue will guarantee you a wonderful night’s entertainment. “ Tickets for Speaking in Tongues are available now – if you haven’t booked your ticket already, you can book online at http://www.ticketsource. co.uk/wbds (also available through the Society’s website www.wbds.org.uk – add it to your Favourites today!).

Tickets cost £8.00 (£7.00 concessions). Please note that there is NO BOOKING FEE for online bookings and we encourage you to use online booking if possible. You can also call the NEW Box Office on 07552 021816 or email your request to boxoffice@wbds.org.uk.

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How To Choose An Estate Agent

he housing market is on the move, albeit slowly, which may prompt you to make a move yourself! It might be a while since you were last in the business of buying or selling a home, so how do you choose the right estate agent for you?

One of the best methods is personal recommendation, but you can also take a look around your local area to see which estate agents are the most active. Don’t be fooled by the number of ‘For Sale’ signs on display though. It’s the ones that say ‘Sold’ which count!

Look for estate agents experienced in selling properties similar to yours; chances are they will have a good pool of prospective buyers. Once you have identified potential companies, visit their offices and pretend to be a buyer. You will soon discover how helpful the staff members are, and how keen they are to make a sale!

From your potentials, make a shortlist of three and invite them to value your property, but don’t go automatically for the highest evaluation - this may simply be a ploy to attract your business. Do a bit of research yourself to give an idea of what similar properties are selling for, and check the agents’ experience and knowledge of your area.

in reduced enthusiasm. A better alternative might be to negotiate paying the full fee if the full asking price is achieved, and a sliding scale for any offers below it.

It is possible to sell your home online.

Currently responsible for 5% of property sales, online agents such as Emoov, House Network and Tepilo offer a basic preagreed package of services for a typical flat fee of £300-1,000, with extras available at an additional cost.

Online agents are cheaper and more convenient, with call centres open during evenings and weekends, but they are short of local knowledge, don’t conduct viewings and may lack the incentive to negotiate the best selling price due to their fixed fee policy. Chances are you will need to become more personally involved in the sales process.

Whichever route you choose to follow, all agents need to belong to either the Property Ombudsman or the Ombudsman Services: Property.

Happy moving!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

Ask what their service includes: Where will your property be advertised?

Newspapers and online property websites such as Zoopla and Rightmove are fairly standard. Who will conduct the viewings? What marketing materials will be produced?

Photographs, floor plans and virtual online tours are some you could expect. Will a sale board be provided?

Finally, agree on a fee. Sole agents charge 1%-2% of the selling price, and multiple agents 1.5%-2.5%, but you might be able to negotiate a better rate. However, a low fee could result

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Easter Cup Cakes

Easter Cup Cakes

These cute cakes make an Easter treat.

Makes: 12 cupcakes Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Cooling time: 15 minutes Decorating time: 10-15 minutes

Bake in the preheated oven until well risen and firm to touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Keep checking them so they don’t burn. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

To make the buttercream topping, place the butter in a bowl. Sift in the icing sugar and cocoa, and then add the milk and vanilla essence.

Ingredients For the cakes 115g (4oz) softened butter or margarine 115g (4oz) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 85g (3oz) self-raising flour 25g (1oz) cocoa powder (optional for chocolate cupcakes) For the topping 85g (3oz) softened butter 175g (5oz) icing sugar 25g (1oz) cocoa powder 1 tablespoon milk 3 drops vanilla extract 2 packets mini eggs Method Preheat the oven to 180 C / Gas 4.

Place the butter in a mixing bowl with the sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.

Then gradually beat in the eggs, a little at a time.

Sift the flour and cocoa powder (if using) into the mixture. Fold them in with a large spoon until combined. Use a teaspoon to dollop the mixture into silicon cases, or paper cases, lining a patty tin.

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Beat until really light and fluffy.

When the cupcakes have cooled, ice the cakes. It looks good if the icing is piped on into a nest shape, but this is optional.

Place chocolate eggs in the centre of each nest to decorate.

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Little Rockets

he Rock is a local church which operates from Lutterell Hall every Sunday evening.

Recently they were able to secure a Big Lottery Fund grant towards start-up costs of a new community initiative – “Little Rockets Toddler Group”.

Little Rockets (a toddler Group for 0-5s, is a community outreach projects to the mums, dads, carers and grandparents of West Bridgford and beyond) will launch on April 20th, 2015 with The Mayor Of Rushcliffe cutting the ribbon They will be open every week in term time on Monday mornings from 10.00 – 11:30am at Lutterell Hall on Church Drive.

A normal session (for a donation of £1.50) includes free tea, coffee, and biscuits and involves free play with lots of different zones to choose from including, dressing up, baby corner, craft table, reading corner, home kitchen corner, cars and garage area, dolls area and a small indoor soft play area, finishing with a sing-a-long!

It’s a great place to bring your children and a place for the adults to enjoy good coffee and great company.

For more information visit the website at: www.the-rock.org.uk/

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• 4 tier play frame with a separate play area for babies and toddlers.

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A Grand Opening

KEN CLARKE GIVES THE GRAND HIS SEAL OF APPROVAL The Right Honourable Kenneth Clarke CH QC MP officially opened The Grand Care Centre, a £7million purpose-built 82 bed care home in West Bridgford, Nottingham.

Designed by developmentled care home operator New Care Projects and built by award-winning construction company, McGoff & Byrne, The Grand is a ‘New Generation’ care facility.

Designed by architects, Street Design, with specialist clinical staff input, all the new requirements of the Care Quality Commission have been achieved. The Grand is designed to provide the highest standards of safety, comfort and care.

The home features a high specification finish and is decorated by an interior designer creating stylish yet comfortable and practical spaces. The well-appointed bedrooms benefit from en suite wet rooms, while the rest of the home offers a variety of communal lounges, dining rooms and secure landscaped gardens. It also offers a cinema, gymnasium, Snoezelen, hairdresser and retail coffee shop.

Infection control and safety are all built into the finished environment.

Chris McGoff, CEO of New Care Projects, comments: “It is a huge honour to have Ken Clarke officially open The Grand and we appreciate him taking time out of his busy schedule to visit the home and enjoy a pre opening tour.

“From the initial concept and design of the building, through to construction and recruitment, we have carefully considered every last detail of the home. The Grand is our newest care home to date and we are immensely proud of it; from the ergonomic and energy efficient kitchens and laundry facilities to the retail coffee shop, we have been able to display our progressive approach to the provision of care homes.”

“The Grand is a modern, high quality care home. I’d like to wish both the staff and the residents well.”

Chris concluded: “We are very much looking forward to welcoming the first residents to The Grand next month and are committed to providing the highest possible levels of care delivery. The home will have a team of professional staff, including qualified nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, carers and hotel staff who will deliver quality care with respect, dignity and compassion, and actively encourage residents to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible.

“Ultimately, we want our residents to experience a home-from-home environment and feel proud of The Grand; happy to invite family and friends to visit all the while receiving the very best care in their new home.”

The Grand will offer residential and nursing services, providing additional support and services to the local health economy. It will also offer specialist dementia care with a dedicated facility. Respite care will also be available.

New Care Projects operates two care homes in South Manchester, both of which have been awarded ‘Good’ across all five domains of care delivery by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

For further information on The Grand, please call Dawn Collett on 0115 923 3056 or visit www.newcarehomes.com.

On opening The Grand, Ken Clarke said:

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MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBOUR Now that we are coming to the end of build at The Grand we want to spend some time meeting and getting to know you; our new neighbours.

It is important to us that we become part of the West Bridgford community; we have already partnered up with a number of GP practices in the area and recently welcomed local Councillors at The Grand for tour of the home, coffee and a chat.

We want to invite you to The Grand; be one of the first to come and see the home.

We have a number of some show suites open for you to view, and we will also offer you a tour of the home, giving you a glimpse of the facilities we are bringing to West Bridgford, including a retail coffee shop, hairdresser, gymnasium, Snoezelen and cinema room. We will be officially opening The Grand in April, welcoming clients to their new home, so make sure you visit us before then as after we open, access for the general public will be limited For a visit to The Grand, call Dawn Collett on 0115 923 3056 to arrange an appointment or simply pop by. We are open seven days a week. www.newcarehomes.com

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The Reader

by Bernhard Schlink

A Good Read

This year sees the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the horrors of the Holocaust came to the world’s attention.

In the intervening years many great pieces of literature have been written to explore why it happened, and the consequences of it.

One such book is The Reader by the German author, Bernhard Schlink. Set in West Germany in 1958, Michael, a 15-yearold falls ill with hepatitis and befriends a 36-year-old woman, Hanna.

They develop a close relationship until she suddenly disappears a few months later. The narrative then skips to six years later where Michael, now a law student, is observing a war crimes trial. On trial are a group of female SS guards who served at Auschwitz. Michael has to battle his emotions and the reader is asked, along with the protagonist, to question why such atrocities were allowed to happen and how can we stop them happening again.

The issue of how ordinary Germans carried out Nazi orders is one that Germans have struggled to come to terms with and Schlink explores this in a touching manner.

The style of writing is sparse at times – with little explanation offered to the reader at times. It can appear blunt, but offers a clarity that forces the reader to engage with the subject matter.

It reflects how the post-war generations in Germany have struggled to come to terms with the actions of ordinary Germans during the war.

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Once

by Morris Gleiztman

Adult literature is not alone in dealing with the Holocaust, and there are in fact many pieces of children’s literature that aim to introduce the events and the effects of them.

One such book is Once by Morris Gleiztman. It is the first is a series of four books which tell of the life of Felix, a 10 year old Polish Jew in 1942. For three years, Felix has lived in an orphanage, waiting for his parents return for him. They own a book shop and Felix believes that this is why they had to leave him.

He has seen Nazis burning books and figures out that it must be dangerous to be a bookseller. His parents must have sent him to the orphanage to keep him safe.

However, he soon learns that it is not being a bookseller that is dangerous.

Gleiztman is very careful to write at an appropriate level for his young audience whilst not sanitising the dreadful events that Felix finds himself caught up in.

The young reader will learn, along with Felix, exactly what is taking place across Europe. Yes, it is shocking, yes it is moving, and yes, be prepared for questions from a child who is reading this.

It is aimed at readers in their first year or two at secondary school and offers a good age-appropriate introduction to a subject that they will most likely encounter in History or RE lessons.

By Willow Coby

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Project Pleasure

Garden View

April is a great month for a garden project; one which can be achieved in a morning or an afternoon, and which improves a few square metres.

You’ll feel you’ve achieved something wonderful and if you break the whole garden into a series of small projects it suddenly appears more manageable. Here are three to get you started.

Strawberry Pots

Then mow the lawn with the blades set on high and remove the clippings.

Two weeks later apply a combined weed killer and fertilizer. If you’re lucky it will rain within 24 hours. If not just water it in.

Mow weekly to keep the lawn thick and healthy.

Seating Don’t forget an all weather seat so you can sit and contemplate all your hard work over a cup of tea or a nip of something stronger.

You don’t need a huge patch to enjoy growing strawberries. Plant a few in pots as a treat. Buy young, rich green plants which have been certified virus-free. Plant 3-4 in a 12 inch (30cm) clay pot.

Teak from renewable resources is fantastic but cast iron or aluminium is also good, though you’ll need a cushion to protect your posterior on cold days! Position it in a sunny area.

The crowns (where shoots meet roots) should be level with the compost surface.

Buy a few flowering daffodils, tulips and pansies and plant them in a pretty pot next to the bench, then sit back and enjoy.

Water them in and stand in the shelter of a house wall. If you have a greenhouse or a cold frame they will establish more quickly and fruit earlier. Pinch off any runners which form.

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Grass Lawns always look bedraggled after the winter.

Remove dead grass by raking the surface with a wire toothed rake.

Improve drainage on heavy soil by spiking it with a garden fork every 6 inches (15cm) or so, to a depth of about 4 inches (10cm), giving the fork a good wiggle each time. Sweep sharp sand into the holes with a broom.

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I Gotta Wear Shades!

The Future’s So Bright…

I gotta wear shades!

environments: snow, sand, water and concrete.

Summer is just around the corner, and with it – hopefully – the sun. It’s a time to start thinking about eye protection.

A wide-brimmed hat or baseball cap offers excellent eye protection screening around 50% of all UV.

I have a theory that sunspecs are the coolest accessories ever invented. They add instant glamour to any outfit; disguise tired eyes, and offer handy hangover relief when required.

Any UV light you’re exposed to now can cause eye problems years down the line, such as macula degeneration (AMD) and cataract,

In addition, you don’t have to worry about whether they make your bum look big, and even a designer pair won’t break the bank.

Decisions, decisions!

Handy hints to help you choose.

All sunspecs must carry the CE mark to prove they filter 99-100% of all UV rays.

Wraparound styles offer the most protection but the large sunspecs favoured by WAGs and celebrities are also good.

Yet as useful as these qualities are they pale into insignificance beside sunspecs’ real function, which is to protect our eyes.

The sun’s UV rays can damage the delicate structures of the eye, such as the lens and the retina. This damage can lead to cataracts and macular degeneration in later life.

UV FACTS UV penetrates clouds so even when you can’t see the sun your eyes may still be damaged unless you protect them UV is most intense between 10am and 2pm. Make sure that your eyes are protected during this time.

distorting colour.

Grey tints reduce brightness without

Brown and amber offer best protection from visible blue light and reduce haziness.

Green is good for contrast and a great all-rounder Rose is good for water-sports and offers good contrast for objects viewed against blue or green backgrounds.

By Louise Addison

UV is more powerful at high altitude The effects of UV are amplified in reflective

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What’s happening in your area

This is a free page to publicise your local events and information. We would love to hear from you if you know of any event in or around the West Bridgford area; copy deadline is the 25th of each month. Please email: info@ spotlightlocal.co.uk West Bridgford WI will be meeting Monday 23rd March at St Pauls Church Hall, Boundary Road when Louise Bennett will talk about Mercy Ships. Doors open at 7.15pm and new members are always welcome.

The South Notts Flower Club The next meeting is Tuesday 9th June from 7.30pm at Edwalton Church Hall, Wellin Lane, Edwalton NG12 4AP. The title of the meeting is “Somewhere under the Sun” a demonstration by Di Smith from Market Rasen.

Visitors are welcome. £5.00 to include refreshments.

Contact Gail for more details Tel. 01159822070.

The Photo Coach Club A new camera club based in Radcliffe-on-Trent Meeting every 1st and 3rd Thursday in the month from 7pm - 9pm throughout the year, membership to the club is just £5.00 and promises that the evenings will be fun filled and packed with top tips, projects, competitions, workshops and scheduled outings.

To book your place or for further information please call 07570 973 88107570 973 881 or email drew@drewsmithphotography.co.uk Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra is one of the leading amateur wind orchestras in the UK. Next Concert - America - Inspired by the diverse music of the Americas, NSWO present a vibrant programme featuring Bernstein’s West Side Story, Oscar Navarro’s atmospheric Libertadores, and works by film score composer John Williams and Michael Kamen.Saturday 28th March 7:00 pm, Djanogly Recital Hall, Nottingham NG7 2RD, Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door, including wine and nibbles, from Windblowers 0115 9410543. Donation to CLAPA. www. nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk The Poppy Folk Club Sunday 19th April is song and music night at The Poppy & Pint. All welcome. Next month we have a special concert to celebrate the fourth birthday of the club with Lucy Ward and Cupola. Tickets £9. Please telephone Julie and Phil 0115 9812861, Dave 07790 943893, email phil@poppyfolkclub.co.uk or visit the website at www. poppyfolkclub.co.uk.

Trent Valley Sailing Club has an active junior fleet. Sailing takes place on Friday evenings between April and September for children aged 7 to 16. We have several places available this year for new junior sailors. Come and have a go on the water. All enquiries to Angela Clark@trentvalleysc.org

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Our first junior sail will be on Friday the 24th April 2015.

The price per child for the year is £42 plus £20 for one adult per family. Payment is not required until the second week so the children can make sure they do enjoy it first.

FRIENDLY BADMINTON CLUB seeks players. We

play Wednesday evenings throughout the year in West Bridgford. For further information please contact Cherry on 0115 8461634 or Richard on 07967384491 MeadowCovertScoutGroup The popularity of Scouts is going from strength to strength and with that success we need to recruit more volunteers to lead Beaver Scouts (aged 6-8) and Cubs (aged 8-10). We’re based in Edwalton on Alford Road and are looking for people aged 18+ to become leaders on Monday, Tuesday or Friday evenings.

Volunteers will need to be CRB checked and able to attend most weeks (term time) but in return get to inspire a generation and (if you wish) free training accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management to boost your CV. The Beaver motto is ‘make friends and have fun’ and that’s a really good description of my experience.

If you’re interested please email me, Kerry, on MeadowCovertScoutGroup@googlemail.com Just Friends West Bridgford is a very friendly club for anyone aged 55 + who is lively minded and unattached. Club night is on the last Thursday of every month at 8pm in a private upstairs room at The Wolds pub next to ASDA. 25+ varied events each month. Check out our website www.justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com or contact Lillian 8462225 The Nottingham Astronomical Society are a friendly group of amateur astronomers from all walks of life. Whilst providing regular guest-speaker events, we encourage active observing. The Society owns and operates an observatory near Cotgrave, which houses our 24-inch large reflector telescope.

If you are interested in astronomy, you are welcome to come along to our meetings. Most meetings include an illustrated talk by a guest speaker, and admission is free to occasional visitors. More information on the website at www. nottinghamastro.org.uk The Edwalton, Gamston and District U3A is going from strength to strength. It has a steadily growing number, with new members at every meeting.

If you would like to join contact secretary1egdu3a@ outlook.com or call/text 07581400419. See you there - each second Thursday, 2 pm, Gamston Community Hall (nr Morrisons).

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Lion Garage

re you the proud owner of an Audi, A Volkswagen, Seat, or Skoda car? If so, are you gaining value for money and high

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Lion Garage is an independent Volkswagen Audi Service and Repair specialist celebrating it’s 2 year anniversary here in Nottingham. The firm is part of a small family-owned Lion Garage Group, established 27 years ago.

Managed by Chris Lewis, Lion Garage Nottingham provides servicing, repairs and tuning for SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen and Audi cars and light commercials. The extensive experience held by the fully qualified technicians ensures that all tasks are performed to an extremely high level.

Lion Garage Nottingham’s labour rates are substantially lower than those on offer by main dealerships. Having your car serviced by this company won’t compromise your manufacturer warranty as everything is performed strictly to manufacturer schedules, with OE replacement parts being utilised.

If you own a Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT or Skoda car, give Lion Garage Nottingham a try. You’ll find them at Unit 4 Daleside Trade Park, Daleside Road, Nottingham NG2 3GG. Call (0115) 986 0000 to find out more or visit www.liongarage.co.uk.

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