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Inside this issue: • Step Into Health • Protect Yourself • Toys! Toys! Toys! • Christmas On The Cheap • Puzzles • Your Community info. • Local Businesses
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Spotlight on The Dukeries Contents Health and Wellbeing Step into Health 6 Protect Yourself 8 Food and Drink Panettone Lifestyle and Leisure Duvet Day 12 Party Perfection 14 Puzzles 20 Home & Garden Gardening Page 24 Community Information 26-29 Index of advertisers 30 Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 01623 249940 Suite 104 1 Hanley St. Nottingham NG1 5BL Graphic Design and Layout: Spotlight Local Media
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Well it’s that time of the year again! Goodwill to all men etc etc. The season of mince pies, mulled wine and Morecambe and Wise repeats on the TV. Once again we have plenty of good reading for when the kids are in bed, feet are up, and wine is in hand. We have articles on health, food, and computers, the usual puzzles and gardening features, and other relevant tidbits for the time of year. From all of us at Spotlight, here’s wishing you and yours the merriest of Christmases. As usual, please help to support all our hard working local business who are advertising each month and contributing to our community. Please feel free to comment or contribute by emailing to: info@spotlightlocal.co.uk. Have a great month.
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Health and Wellbeing
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Step into Health
ootcare should be a priority in winter - the season for hiding them away in boots and sturdy weatherproof shoes. No sunny airing in sandals or barefoot on beaches and paddling in the sea to keep them healthy.
Reflex actually means reflect. It is thought to have originated five thousand years ago in China and was also used by the Ancient Egyptians. Reflexology was introduced in the west by an American doctor, William Fitzgerald - an ear, nose and throat specialist.
We need to check our shoes are fit for purpose. Choose quality over quantity. Leather is best, with flexible soles, good gripping surfaces, cushioned insoles, insulated for warmth and room to wriggle those toes.
In 1917 he published his ideas about interconnecting zones within the body, visualised by 10 vertical strips which run the length of the body, with pressure points on the feet, hands, lips, nose and ears.
Apparently the average adult walks the equivalent of more than 4 times round the world in a lifetime. What percentage of that is Christmas shopping I wonder? After a hard day, soak your weary feet in warm water, with added sea salt or soothing oils. Dry thoroughly with a soft towel, especially between the toes. A spot of tea tree oil helps to prevent fungal problems, like athlete’s foot. File hard skin gently, preferably using a pumice stone in or after a bath. Finish off with a foot file after drying, and apply a foot cream if heels are particularly dry. Visit a podiatrist for advice if you have any problems. Many foot-problems are self-inflicted. However attractive high heels may be, healthy feet are the real beauty. Pam Ayres’ poem, ‘I wish I’d looked after my teeth’, could apply to feet, for those who regret having bunions and corns. Reflexology
Studies have concluded that reflexology creates relaxation, reduces pain, improves blood flow, aids post-operative recovery, enhances medical care, benefits mental health by reducing depression, complements cancer care and eases pregnancy, delivery and post-partum effects, including post-partum depression. Reflexologists say that it reduces stress by interrupting stress signals and restoring the body’s equilibrium. So this Christmas, step into health. Treat yourself or a loved one to a reflexology session to ease any stress and tension, and make sure your boots are made for walking and your shoes are made for dancing. Merry Christmas from Sue Blain
Massaging feet keeps them supple and healthy. Reflexology offers this and potentially more. Using specific thumb and finger movements, a reflexologist stimulates the pressure points on your feet or hands that they believe reflect various parts of the body, effecting a beneficial physical change.
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uring the winter your skin takes a double battering: from the cold weather outside and dry, centrallyheated air indoors. Add tiredness from late nights partying plus alcohol-dehydration and your skin can react dramatically.
based moisturisers cool and dry your skin too much and can even freeze when venturing into cold temperatures and wind. A good moisturiser helps protect your skin from the elements. If you suffer from very tight dry skin, increase the humidity indoors. A humidifier or lots of houseplants helps bring the humidity to a comfortable level.
Problems include dullness, dry, flaky skin, irritation and redness. Follow these simple steps to keep your skin healthy and beautiful throughout the winter months.
Don’t forget to pay special attention to your lips to avoid chapping. Keep a protective lip balm with you at all times and apply regularly. Hands also need looking after as they’re exposed most of the time.
Choose a gentle cleansing routine. Use a light cleansing lotion and, if you use a toner, ensure it is alcohol-free. Alcohol in skincare products contributes to dryness and increases sensitivity. Don’t use a scrub or peel too often either - once a week should be enough.
Choose a rich hand cream, use it liberally and protect your hands with gloves when venturing outside. Take care of your skin this winter and greet the New Year with a healthy glow.
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Food and Drink Panettone
Lovely, light and full of festive flavours: try this Mediterranean Christmas treat.
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Form the dough into a ball and place in prepared cake tin, cover loosely with a clean tea towel and leave to rise for another 30 minutes. The loaf will rise above the tin sides and that’s fine. While the dough is rising, pre-heat the oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4.
Prep: 25 mins + rising time Cook: 45 mins Ingredients 1 tablespoon dried active baking yeast 225ml / 7½ fl oz just-warm water 4 tablespoons caster sugar 2 eggs 125ml / 4 fl oz low fat natural yoghurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 450g / 1 lb plain flour 40g / 1½ oz or a handful currants 40g / 1½oz or a handful sultanas 1 tablespoon icing sugar melted butter (to brush, optional)
Brush the risen dough with melted butter, if using. Bake for 45 minutes, or until loaf is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool completely before cutting.
Method Combine yeast, water and caster sugar in a medium bowl. Cover and leave to stand for ten minutes, or until foamy. Add eggs, yoghurt, vanilla, lemon zest and salt. Mix well. Stir in flour, a little at a time, until a manageable dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour as necessary, until the dough is soft and pliable, but not sticky. Place dough in a large, lightly greased bowl. Cover and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Lightly grease a round 20cm, deepsided cake tin. In a small bowl, toss dried fruit with icing sugar. Punch down dough in bowl,
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reate a cosy, inviting sanctuary of warmth in your bedroom with a luxurious new duvet. Nestling into the perfect duvet is a great way to spend the cold, dark winter nights. When choosing a new duvet think about your sleeping habits. Do you get too hot or cold during the night? Would you prefer a heavy quilt or a lightweight one? Would a natural or synthetic filling appeal more? If you have allergies take these into consideration too. Invest in the best quality duvet you can afford and it will last for many years. A duvet’s tog rating indicates how warm or cool it will keep you. A tog is a unit of heat; the higher the tog number, the warmer the duvet. So a 13.5 tog is ideal for people who feel the cold. The tog number has no bearing on how heavy or thick the duvet is though, that depends on what the duvet is filled with. Natural fillings have better insulating properties than the cheap synthetic variety. They usually feel lighter and appear thinner than synthetic duvets of the same tog. The most familiar of these natural fillings is combined feather and down. You can also get down-only filled duvets.
natural filling requires specialist cleaning. They are also hypoallergenic. Polyester microfibre is the best option as it mimics the feel of natural fillings. Relatively new to the market are sumptuous silk-filled duvets. These are much flatter than other duvets yet afford the same warmth. They are exceptionally light and very soft. The best silk duvets are made from long strands of mulberry silk. As silk is naturally hypoallergenic and repels dust mites these quilts are perfect for those with allergies, including skin conditions. Silk is a breathable material so helps regulate your body temperature, reducing the effects of night sweats. At the moment, there is no official standard for a tog rating on silk-filled duvets, so different companies may have different measurements. Many suppliers give the number of grams of silk per square metre; the higher this number, the warmer the quilt. A good night’s sleep is tremendously important for health and wellbeing, so treat yourself this winter and snuggle into a soft, welcoming duvet to keep the cold at bay.
Pure goose down is the best quality natural filling. It’s more ‘fluffy’ than duck down, giving a soft and incredibly lightweight duvet. When down is mixed with feathers the duvet becomes more affordable and a bit heavier. This is ideal if you like a more weighty cover. Look for a high percentage of down in relation to feather. Feathers add weight but don’t contribute to the softness of the quilt. Synthetic-filled duvets are more practical and generally cheaper than natural fillings but a good one can be just as soft and warm. You can wash them yourself whereas a
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Lifestyle and Leisure Party Perfection
Who Getting the right mix of personalities can make the night, whilst getting it wrong can break it. Avoid inviting just one person or couple who are strangers to the rest of the group. Include a couple of extroverts in the mix to help get things moving, but too many extroverts can spoil it for quieter souls and you might even end up with a battle of the egos on your hands!
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e all love a good party but how many of us feel confident about organising one? The art to throwing a successful party can be easily learned by following the ‘When, What, Who, Where and How’ guide to successful party planning. When The first step is to set a date for your Christmas party. The weeks leading up to Christmas are busy and some guests may not be able to attend then, so why not hold it between Christmas and New Year? There is often a lull during this period and a party to liven things up could be a welcome diversion. What What kind of party is it going to be? Themed parties are great when planning decorations, food and entertainment. Fancy dress offers some the chance to let their hair down but others may feel uncomfortable dressing up. Think about your guests and choose the theme accordingly: would a full-on Pirates of the Caribbean theme work or would you be better choosing a more subtle ‘Black and White Night’ theme, where the more extrovert might turn up in Newcastle United kit or penguin outfit , whilst the more reserved could stick to a dinner suit!
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Where A party at home might seem like the obvious place, but many a cream-coloured carpet has been ruined by red wine, so be warned! If your party is likely to be lively or the numbers high, consider hiring a room or hall. It might involve a bit more work but it could save you a cleaning bill afterwards, and it does offer more flexibility and space for games or dancing. How Keep the food simple and consider asking your guests to contribute (a chance to get rid of Christmas leftovers!). Games add variety and give guests the chance to mingle. Start with a simple mixer game and follow this immediately with another. Alternate a lively game with a quieter one, a long one with a short one and imagine your guests playing them. If you struggle to see a guest playing one type of game, be sure to include something they would enjoy. The most important thing to remember is that you are organising an event for people, so keep your friends at the forefront of your mind, not the event itself. Have fun! Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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t’s true, a tree is a gift in more ways than one, but is it for life? Well, if you choose the right variety it could be, and we’re not talking Christmas trees here. Trees make great gifts for people of all ages, and if planted at around this time of year, should establish very well. Traditionally the best planting time for trees and shrubs is November to March, as this is when the plants are dormant and won’t ‘notice’ that they have been moved (shhhhh!).
Plant for Success Plant only if the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Soak the roots in water for 30 minutes while you dig a large square hole twice the width of the pot: no cheating here, as you’ll get caught out in years to come. Fork over the bottom of the planting hole and lower the tree to the bottom.
Planting a tree is a momentous occasion, and it will hopefully bring years of pleasure to you, your family and your neighbours … as long as you plant the right type that is. Choosing the right variety is extremely important, so see below for my favourites, which should do well in most garden situations:
Backfill, adding some bone meal and well rotted compost. Ensure the tree is planted no deeper than it was in its pot, and firm it down. Water, and attach to a wooden stake with a plastic tree tie. Easy! So go on, give someone a tree this Christmas, and you never know, it could be a present which lasts for generations.
Malus ‘Royalty’ – deep burgundy leaves, pink spring blossom and red fruits
Jobs for December: Brush off any snow from conifers and structures such as greenhouses
Pyrus salicifolia ‘Pendula’ – ornamental silvery leaved weeping ornamental pear Amelanchier arborea ‘Robin Hill’ – white blossom, fruits, great autumn colour Malus trilobata – oak like leaves, stunning red in autumn Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – a designer favourite, but short lived (50-60 years) Tree huggers (as they used to be referred to) are thankfully no longer mocked, and the recent eco-movement has educated us to the benefits of planting trees, both for their environmental benefits and also their aesthetic appeal. Research shows that
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the presence of established trees can actually increase the value of the roads we live on, as well as making us feel generally healthier.
Make sure you feed the birds daily and give them fresh clean water Order seeds and new plug plants for next year Tidy out the shed and clean propagation trays and pots Sort through your old stored seeds and review the successes (and failures) of the year Until next time, happy gardening, oh, and merry Christmas! Lee
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Talking Moshi Monster: Really quite disturbing little toy, linked to the children’s online gaming phenomenon. For some reason (probably because they are mildly disturbing) they are irresistible to anyone under ten. Lego: You cannot go wrong with Lego, for either sex. Check out the new Ninjago Fire Temple, with its impressive dragon. It’s one of those toys that everyone will want to fiddle with. I Ball 3 interactive memory game: One for the whole family. It’s an interactive memory game consisting of a sequence of coloured lights. This really is more fun than it sounds on paper. If you can unlock the unique ID code you can even upload your score to a worldwide database.
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Community Information The lions and lifespring working together for christmas The edwinstowe and dukeries lions club are proud to work for the local community in anyway they can, they recently heard through one of their members that the lifespring church in ollerton, supply hampers at christmas time to families who need a little support, the local lions club, thought this a wonderful cause so happily donated £ 500.00 to the church in order to help them achieve there goal of around 150 hampers. In the picture lion jon yarwood presents the cheque to mike phillips of lifespring, to jon’s left is the lions new recruit shirley nuqul, shirley is also a member of lifespring and joined the lions because she has seen the wonderful work that they do. lifespring are a fast growing church and are coming towards the end of a very exciting project, their new community centre where they meet, is almost completed, and hopefully will be fully operational in january. As for the lions we begin our annual christmas santa sleigh run which runs or slides around ollerton, edwinstowe and the surrounding villages throughout december, so if you see them give them a big wave and maybe a few of your pennies to help them continue in their wonderful work for the locals.and remember every penny raised goes to the needy and almost all to the local community The edwinstowe and dukeries lions are small group who meet twice a month at the ollerton house hotel,they are a close group who have become friends, who not only raise money, but have lots of fun along the way, apart from the sleigh run, they organise dances, golf days ,easter raffles , quizzes, murder mystery evenings and the very popular race night, so look out for any of those. Finally we obviously need to grow our band, so if anyone wants to see how we work, why not come to one of our meetings. For information please don’t hesitate to call jon yarwood ( unless you are put off with the picture ) on 07581 265531 or e mail jon.c.yarwood@gmail.com 28
It could be the best call you have made Dukeries U3A – Ollerton THANK YOU for the response I have recently received to the U3A articles in this magazine. Our membership is steadily rising, and up to ninety people are now involved in our numerous activities. We have General Meetings every month where there is a chance to meet new people and chat with established friends. There are free refreshments and a presentation by an informative and entertaining visiting speaker on subjects ranging from the historical to an account of a day in the life of a dairy farmer to the role of a costume designer in drama productions. Something for everyone! Throughout the month there are groups to join. These range from the educational to the social. We have a flourishing Bridge group and one for Scrabble. We have Art Appreciation, Stitch craft, Ten-Pin Bowling, Paper Craft, Hand Bell Ringing, History and Walking groups. There are two Luncheon Clubs, a Book Club and a recently formed Gardening Group. You can visit the theatre, go on day trips or even go on holiday with us! Why not pay us a visit on the third Monday of any month at 1.30pm at the Jubilee Hall, Wellow Road, Ollerton? You will be made very welcome, and a visit will only cost you £1. Hope to see you soon! Ring 01623 824789 for further details. Puzzle Solutions
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e are a very friendly group of folk who form a Choir of 55 mixed voices, and seemingly growing all the time. During the last year we have tripled our number and we range in age from 14 to 81 years. We enjoy performing and are available for all occasions; Weddings, Memorial Services, Funerals, Christenings and Concerts. We are currently enjoying rehearsing our Christmas Programmes and we have five Concerts booked for December. Thursday 1st December --Farnsfield W.I. Thursday 8th December --Kelham Dome (This is the Newark and Sherwood District Council Chairman’s Christmas Concert and Citizen of the Year Award Ceremony.) Tuesday 13th December--Bleasby W.I. Saturday 17th December--Edwinstowe Village Hall Sunday 18th December--Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre at 2.00pm.
We have some confirmed bookings for the Spring Term including Thursday 8th March at the Tudor Barn for the Warsop Ladies Probus Saturday 28th April in the Dukeries College Concert Hall This is a joint Concert with a 50 strong Male Voice Choir from Yorkshire. Wow! Saturday 30th June Edwinstowe Village Hall BUT, We have plenty of available dates if you wish to make a booking. We rehearse every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Day Centre at the Dukeries College Complex. Access and car parking is from the Whinney Lane entrance and Car Park. Enquiries to our Chairman Alan Sinclair tel. 01623 823271
We meet every two weeks on Wednesday mornings at 8am at: OLLERTON HOUSE HOTEL Wellow Road, Ollerton. A very informal Business networking group. A group of businesses, the majority of whom, are personally referred to the group by other existing members. We promote the very best of business practices with “integrity” as the basis for all our business dealings.
If you would like to join our group, attend a meeting as a guest, learn more about us or use the services of one of our members then please send your e-mail inquiries to : hello@businessintegritygroup.co.uk or visit us online at: www.businessintegritygroup.co.uk
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