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Health and Wellbeing Can Foods Heal? Does what we eat make a difference? Spring at last, with more incentives for healthier eating. Salads somehow become more appetising and we can grow our own with longer, warmer days and so much cheaper too. Try growing cut and come again salad leaves in window boxes, or sprouting seeds, if you have no garden. With our busy lives it’s easy to forget we need to eat for nourishment, not just because we’re hungry. We know healthy eating goes towards preventing illness, but what if it may help to cure it as it appears, or even before we’re aware of it? As Chris Woollams writes in www.canceractive. com, a holistic charity website, “…how wonderful if a good diet could be like having your own personal mechanic on site 24/7 to ensure you never breakdown!” Whilst acknowledging that an accumulation of things such as genetics, stress, smoking, pathogens and poisonous chemicals can lead to cancer, in his book ‘The Rainbow Diet’, he describes dietary changes he believes will help make a difference, such as using super nutrients like, “…resveratrol from grape skins, polyphenols in olive oil, allicin in garlic, ellagic acid in berries, quercitin in onions and apples, vitamin K and indole3-carbinol released by beneficial bacteria from ‘greens’ and broccoli, anthocyanins from deep purple foods”.
At Harvard University, of 26,000 people they studied, those who closely followed a traditional Mediterranean diet, including more salads, fruit, fish and olive oil, were overall less likely to develop cancer. Just using olive oil in baking, as well as in cooking and on salads, had the greatest effect, reducing cancer risk by 9%. It also showed that making any two changes to your diet, such as eating more peas, beans and lentils and less meat, could cut cancer risk by 12%. Balance, moderation and variety are key factors. Vary your dairy. Try goat’s cheese or manchego, a popular Spanish sheep cheese, and soya, coconut or almond milk on your cereal. Add quinoa (keenwa) or millet flakes and linseeds to your porridge. Eat the full spectrum of colours, yes even blue, blueberries! Try using xylitol instead of sugar. Keep drinking your usual tea, but also try green or white tea, both naturally sweet and even better for you. The odd glass of red wine is good too, but not the whole bottle of course. No excuses, the polyphenols are not just at the bottom!
A recent study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, has produced quite surprising results. Putting on too much weight was found to be a greater risk for breast cancer in women than drinking alcohol, and a lack of fruit, vegetables and fibre, high salt and excessive red meat consumption, together accounted for 9.2% of all cancers.
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How to choose the right one Care of the elderly is an emotive subject. Whether you are choosing a care home for yourself, or searching on behalf of an elderly relative, you want to make sure you get it right. First you need to decide on the level of care required. Residential homes are for people who can no longer cope with daily activities in their home. They may also need help washing, bathing, dressing and going to the toilet. Nursing homes are for those people who require regular nursing care, by or under the supervision of a qualified nurse. Residents tend to have no mobility or severely limited mobility, mental confusion, and may be faecally incontinent. As with any home, location is important. You may want to choose a place where family or friends can visit regularly? Once a location has been decided on, select as many care homes as you can and visit every one of them. The Care Quality Commission (www.cqc. org.uk) have over 18000 care homes registered with them and publish all their inspection reports online, so this is a good place to start. Two other excellent sources of information are the websites www.yourcarehome.co.uk and www. carehomesupport.co.uk. Groundwork is good, but there is no substitute for visiting and assessing the standard of service yourself.
make eye contact and smile? Were you offered a cup of tea while you waited? What are the noise levels like? Are there any unpleasant odours? Look at the residents and chat to them if you can. Do they look clean, well-cared for and happy? Monitor how much interaction there is between the staff and the residents. Is there lots of friendly chatter? Check to see if call lights over doors are on and being left unanswered. This might indicate staffing problems. Check the floor, especially in corners and under beds. This is a good indicator of whether standards of hygiene and care are high throughout. When you’ve reached a decision, take good financial and legal advice. What are the fees and what do they include? Can you afford them on a long-term basis? What happens if funds dry up? What is the protocol for making a complaint? Consult the Office of Fair Trading ‘Fair Terms for Care’ booklet to see whether the contract you’ll be asked to sign is a fair one. Ask as many questions as you can up front, and you will help ensure that any move you or your elderly relative makes will be the right one.
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Begin your inspection by ringing to arrange appointments to visit the premises. Ask yourself if the phone was answered in a friendly way. Did the person answering the phone sound stressed or abrupt? When you visit, what are your first impressions? Is the place bright and clean, comfortable, welcoming and airy? Did the receptionist
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his month Chris Appleton 17 a 6th form student who lives in Kings Clipstone gave us a lively talk about the charity ‘Project Trust’. The Trust sends a handful of gap year students overseas each year and Chris has been handpicked to do voluntary work teaching maths & science in a school in Guyana, Latin America. During his talk Chris told us that he needed to raise £5,000 as his contribution to take part in this project. He is working hard with enthusiasm to achieve his goal by undertaking all sorts of imaginative fundraising schemes to raise the money required to enable him to go to Guyana. The Rotary Cub of Sherwood Forest has promised to help Chris to raise some of his sponsorship money through our Annual Spring Prize Draw. If anyone is able and would like to support Chris or would like him to come and give your organisation a talk, please contact him on 07972 074325 or email: chrisa28@hotmail.co.uk
of Ollerton by running a weekly Keep Fit Class. (Photograph shows Margaret Sunderland, Assistant Governor Michael Longdon and President Sue Bevan presenting the Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest Robin Hood Award) Dronfield Rotarian David Lumb gave a talk about ‘The Fishtail Trust’ a small educational charity run by Rotarians that help clever children from poor homes to stay on at school in Nepal. The Fishtail name is derived from a nearby mountain that forms part of the Himalayan Range. Many children by the time reach the age of 10 have to abandon their education because of the economic pressures to earn money to support their families. The cost of supporting one child to stay on longer at school is just £60.00 per year. Through education these children will be more able to help both themselves and their country, Nepal, to a brighter economic future.
(Photograph shows President Sue Bevan & Chris Appleton.)
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During our 40th Anniversary Charter Celebrations on the 5th February we presented the Robin Hood Award to Margaret Sunderland 79 for her lifetime commitment to others and for her dedication and help she gives, and has given for 20 years, to elderly residents
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Edwinstowe goes Totally Locally
otally Locally, the innovative shop local campaign created to encourage local people to support the shops and businesses in their area, is launching in the village of Edwinstowe on Saturday 3rd March.
campaign has been launched in Helensburgh near Glasgow, Leek in Staffordshire as well as West Bridgford also in Nottinghamshire and there are several other towns lined up to take the campaign across the UK.
Totally Locally representatives, including local resident Annette Terry and one of its founders Chris Sands will be manning a Totally Locally stall to chat with visitors about the scheme and what it means for Edwinstowe.
Annette Terry said: “Chris and Nigel in the Totally Locally team have built a structure that really works, and it has had a big impact on the towns of Calderdale and the other towns it has launched in. We are confident that it can do the same for Edwinstowe. We have a wealth of wonderful shops here and what Totally Locally will do is highlight to people these hidden gems right on their doorstep. What’s more, we don’t have to pay a penny for the campaign, Totally Locally give us the branding and promotional material absolutely free along with lots of advice and bucket loads of enthusiasm to make our campaign as successful as those in other Totally Locally towns.
The initiative is being driven in the town by Annette with the Totally Locally team providing ongoing free advice and marketing support t o help Edwinstowe to emulate the success seen by other towns that have gone Totally Locally. If every adult in Edwinstowe was to spend £5 per week in their local independent shops instead of online or at the major supermarkets it would be worth £1.1 million a year to the local economy. Which means more jobs, better facilities and a nicer place to live. Totally Locally was created by brand and design expert Chris Sands and initially launched in Calderdale in West Yorkshire in 2009 with a call to residents to spend just £5 in shops in their area to bring an extra £40 million a year into their local economy. Calderdale includes Halifax nearby towns, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Brighouse and Elland. Hebden Bridge is regarded as one of Britain’s most ‘independent’ towns and has a thriving town centre, whilst Brighouse has been cited in a national retail magazine as one of the top five most positively changed towns in the UK. Over the last two years Totally Locally has helped to change shopping habits in these towns considerably; with more residents now enjoying their local shops, and experiencing the great product range, fantastic knowledge and personal customer service on offer from independent businesses across Calderdale. The
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“The whole village has got behind Totally Locally and as part of the launch we will be celebrating our connections with Robin Hood with a themed children’s treasure trail. To be in with a chance of winning, each child must visit shops throughout the village to collect clues for the Robin Hood and Maid Marion Wedding celebrations treasure trail. We have produced a promotional booklet and each child who completes the trail will receive a prize. “There will also be musical entertainment by a number of local musicians in various locations with Robin Hood characters including the man himself, Maid Marion and Friar Tuck to name a few also in attendance. Visitors will be able to experience first hand some of the fantastic products available from the businesses in their village as there will be lots of goodies from local retailers and producers on offer. I am sure that this will be a fantastic day and the start of something wonderful for the community of Edwinstowe.” For more information on Totally Locally visit www.totally-locally.co.uk.
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s spring begins it’s time to take stock of our garden tools. Ideally these should have been cleaned, sharpened, polished and carefully stored at the start of winter. If they were you can pat yourself on the back and skip this month’s advice. Still with us? Oh dear, then you need some help. Tools which are badly stored may develop all manner of problems during their enforced rest period. First check electric power tools. Are the plugs and flexes in good, safe working order? If not, have them professionally repaired or replaced. Clean off any dust, then spray the metal surfaces of the tools with some general purpose oil. Turn the tool on so that the oil is worked into all those hard-to-reach areas. If your mower is petrol-driven the sparkplugs should have been disconnected when the mowing season finished. If it takes unleaded petrol, then this loses ignition quality over time so ideally should have been siphoned off or run down at that point too. If you didn’t do this, then you’ll need to check the spark plugs and fuel, but before you do that, use a stiff
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brush to remove all the dust and old grass. You will then need to apply some grease to the height adjusters, turning them to work it through preventing them from seizing-up. Check the throttle and clutch cables for wear and tear, and oil them, then clean any dust and dry grass out of the air filter. Check the blades, if they are very blunt or damaged, they will need to be replaced or sharpened professionally. Electric mowers should have their cable checked, their plastic cover checked, and then be up-ended and any caked grass or dirt cleaned off with a stiff brush. Sharpen or replace the blades. Take a good look at your hand tools. Are shovels, forks and trowels looking sharp and clean? Most of us don’t care enough for these hard-working implements and then wonder why they don’t work well. Find a large bucket and fill it with about 2.5 kilos of rough builders’ sand and a litre of general purpose oil. Mix it all together until the sand is thoroughly moist. Clean any dried-on soil or rust off the tools using a stiff wire brush, then plunge them into the oily sand and leave them for a day or two. Remove and rub them with a rough cloth. Finally, sharpen the cutting edges with a fine metal file or sharpening stone. Some DIY stores offer this service if you don’t feel confident yourself. Bare wooden handles can be returned to smoothness if you give them a good rub with linseed oil. They’ll be much more comfortable on your hands if you do this. Finally, remember...all of this should have been done before the winter. With this new-found knowledge we can be better prepared in 2012!
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uick to make and tastes great with butter, jam and a cup of tea.
Ingredients olive oil or lard, for greasing 250g/9oz plain flour 1 level tsp salt 1 level tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp soft brown sugar 225ml/8fl oz buttermilk or live yoghurt Method Heat the oven to 230C / Gas 8. Grease a baking sheet with a little oil.
Allow the bread to cool for 15 minutes, then cut it into thick slices and serve.
Sift the flour, salt and soda into the mixing bowl and add the sugar. Stir in the buttermilk or yoghurt, at first with a wooden spoon, then bringing it all together in a doughy mass with your hands. It should feel soft and firm, not sticky. Add a little more flour if the mixture is too wet. Knead the dough lightly in the bowl for about half a minute, until smooth, and then shape it into a ball, as deep as you can make it. Place it on the greased baking sheet. Slash a deep cross in the top of the loaf with a sharp knife. This will allow the bread to open out as the soda starts to work and expand the dough. Bake in the oven for about 12 minutes, and then turn the oven down to 200C/400F/Gas 6 and cook for another 15-20 minutes, until the base of the bread sounds hollow when you tap it.
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Going Solar?
ince April 2010 when the government announced massive new incentives for making the switch, there has been a huge surge in the solar power industry, but recent changes to this incentive scheme (effective 12 December) demand the question, “Is it worth it?” Solar panel electricity systems, also known as solar photovoltaics (PV) consist of small solar cells wired together to form larger panels. These panels are fitted to roofs at least 10m2 in size which ideally face southeast to southwest. Although direction is not critical, the amount of electricity produced will depend upon the amount of sunlight received. The solar cells capture the sun’s energy and convert it to electricity which can be used in the home for lighting and to run household appliances. It is estimated that a solar installation could meet around 4050% of a household’s annual electricity consumption. Electricity can only be generated during daylight hours,and as it cannot be stored, it must also be used during the day. When it is not possible to generate your own electricity, for example when it is dark, electricity is supplied by your utility company at a reduced charge.
Under the government’s Feed In Tariff (FIT), any electricity produced and used by the householder is free and the excess is sold to the national grid where it is bought by utility companies for supply to other consumers. In addition to the savings and potential earnings already outlined, you also get paid for generating the electricity in the first place.
Although there is still money to be earned by switching to solar, the amount is substantially less than it was before the recent changes, so the cost of installation needs to be taken into consideration to determine whether or not it is a financially sound investment. The current cost for a typical solar system is around £11,000, and the estimated earnings over a 25 year period are around £13,750 – making a total gain of almost £3,000. Advice on the Money Saving Expert website suggests that unless you are able to pay outright for the installation of the panels, the cost of a loan or credit could dwarf,or possibly even wipe out,any savings made, so the decision to switch to solar should be made very carefully. Of course, there are other issues at stake here. It’s not all about money! By going solar, you will be using a free and renewable source of energy which doesn’t release any harmful carbon dioxide or other pollutants. By reducing your personal carbon footprint you will be helping to ensure that the planet will still be here for your grandchildren and their children to enjoy in years to come! Speak to the professionals at Arnold Electrical and get free expert advice on how solar can work for you. 0115 920 9816 By Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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The Dukeries Singers March Update Our Choir continues its ethos of friendly and enthusiastic rehearsals with up to fifty choir members attending every week. We rehearse every Wednesday at The Dukeries Complex Day Centre, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Access and car parking is via the Whinney Lane entrance. Enquiries to our hard working Chairman Alan Sinclair tel. 01623 823271 We have only one Concert (so far) before Easter which is at Wellow Memorial Hall Saturday 31 March 201 I shall supply details of our six (so far) Summer Concerts in the April issue. Is it too early for Happy Easter Wishes? Here they are anyway.
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News from your MP Mark Spencer MP The latest news from Mark Spencer MP, the Member of Parliament for Sherwood. Since my election in May I have been working hard to represent the concerns of the people of Sherwood in Parliament. We inherited a nation from Labour that is saddled by debt and in need of serious change. I have started this newsletter to keep you informed about my activities in Parliament as well as in Sherwood and my thoughts on the national and local issues that effect us all. There are still lots of you very concerned about proposed development in and around Sherwood’s towns and villages. I want to take the opportunity to reassure you that this issue is at the top of my priority list. For those of you who are not aware of what has been happening, let me offer you a summary. Our local authorities are deciding how many houses to build and where to build them. The Government has made it clear that is keen to see more houses built in sustainable locations. I am very concerned that some of our local authorities are considering sites that are deeply unpopular locally as residents understand the devastating impact such insensitive development will have on our precious greenbelt.
But let’s be clear, we need new housing but we can all identify lots of brownfield sites (sites which are currently derelict or in need of redevelopment) and in my opinion these should always be developed first before allowing developers to run straight for the Greenbelt. I understand why a developer would prefer to build houses in villages such as Calverton and Farnsfield on a Greenfield site rather than go to the expense of redevelopment of a site such as Daybrook Linen in Arnold or the former Ollerton Miners’ Welfare but I am making it clear to local authorities that they should put pressure on developers to prioritise these sites. If you have any queries please email me or visit my website. markspencermp.office@gmail.com http://www.markspencermp.co.uk/
Towns like Hucknall and villages like Ravenshead and Blidworth suffer from being on a local council crossroads and are often included in housing target from multiple authorities. So for example, there are current proposals from Ashfield District Council around Hucknall, Mansfield District Council at Lyndhurst, Gedling Borough Council at Top Wighay Farm in Linby, Ravenshead and Papplewick Lane and Newark and Sherwood District Council at Blidworth. The combined effect of all of these developments locally, should they go ahead, will be enormous with local infrastructure (schools, GPs, roads and sewage for example) and it worries me that local authorities are not talking to each other sufficiently and have not fully anticipated the impact of their combined projects running simultaneously.
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Nu-Look Bathrooms
alk in to Nu-Look Bathrooms & Kitchens and you know you’ve come to the right place for inspiration, choice and service. You are sure to be astounded at the amount of choice on display and delighted by the no-pressure atmosphere created in the showroom.
With over 50 displays in each showroom, ranging from modern to traditional, NuLook Bathrooms & Kitchens are sure to be able to show you something you can picture in your own home. They will even give you a free taste of those dreams with the aid of their extensive computer aided design service!
From the friendly welcome to the final delivery, you know Nu-Look Bathrooms & Kitchens have the experience to turn your dream into reality.
With such a wide range of products, NuLook Bathrooms & Kitchens are equally able to help you whether you are a trade or retail customer.
Nu-Look Bathrooms & Kitchens is a family owned and run company where everyone is fully qualified and capable of talking about design features as well as technical considerations.
Nu-Look Bathrooms & Kitchens will ensure you get reliable, quality products at an affordable price backed up by knowledgeable, and experienced, nopressure advice.
With over 40 years experience providing quality installations to customers Nu-Look Bathrooms & Kitchens put down roots and opened a large kitchen & bathroom showroom of their own. Offering top quality products with lifetime Guarantees.
Nu-Look Bathrooms & Kitchens are CORGI, NAPIT Gas Safe and TRUSTMARK registered for your complete peace of mind. When you speak with Nu-Look Kitchens & Bathrooms, you are consulting with industry professionals.
The great service and superb products were such a success that Nu-Look Bathrooms & Kitchens now have showrooms in Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
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Whats happening in your area These are free pages to publicise your local events and information. We would love to hear from you if you know of any event in or around the Ollerton area; copy deadline is the 25th of each month. Please email info@spotlightlocal.co.uk Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood MP Advice Surgeries Please phone the Constituency Office on 0115 968 1186 for an appointment or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk 2nd SATURDAY EACH MONTH* (10am – 12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall NG15 7HN 4th FRIDAY EACH MONTH* (5.30pm – 7pm) at The Dukeries Complex, Whinney Lane, Ollerton NG22 9TD *Except for August and some Bank Holidays Art School Launches Spring Courses Imagine Arts Art School has launched its spring courses and workshops. New programme of art learning events
launched for Spring at Imagine Arts. Ever fancied trying your hand at art or extending your artistic ability? Here at Imagine Arts we provide structured lessons in drawing, watercolour, acrylic, and life drawing. You can learn through ten week group classes, one off workshops or private lessons to your individual needs. Come and join us what ever your ability this Spring and see what hidden talents you may uncover. 01623 822252 BLIDWORTH & RAINWORTH WOMENS INSTITUTE meet on the first thursday of each month at the Blidworth Methodist Church, main St, Blidworth at 7.30pm. New members welcome. BLIDWORTH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL AND HERITAGE SOCIETY we meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm at the Methodist Chapel on Main Street, Blidworth. For more information contact Mrs Dale Smallwood, 01623479978
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The Lions are on the UP!
he Edwinstowe and Dukeries Lions Club are delighted to announce that they have TWO new members with a possible third in the pipeline.
Emma and Allen have just joined us, they recognise the wonderful work that the Lions organization does and are very keen to be part of its future, Emma has in the past raised money on her own, so joining us is very welcome, incidentally she has also lowered the average age of our membership which is nice !
what we are all about, individuals, couples even occasional MAN UNITED fan are more than welcome.
To find out more, just ring Jon Yarwood on 07581 265531 or e mail jon.c.yarwood@ gmail.com it could be the best call you have made for ages.
The Lions are very active in and around the local areas trying to raise money for the unfortunate and needy, each month we hear of heartbreaking stories, and we try our very best to give a little support where we can, we can only help however if we can raise monies from the many events that we organise throughout the year. The public ( you ) are time and time again very generous, either by cash donations or attending one of these events. We have just had our first CEILIDH dance held at the Jubilee Hall Ollerton, it was a great success especially as it was our first attempt. We may have to get a bigger venue next time. Whilst on the subject, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the very excellent band, THE LONELY MISTER PUNCH and to S.ALLWOOD and SONS of Ollerton for the supply of loads of really scrummy homemade pies, also not forgetting Lion Shirley and her team for feeding the Masses so well, Next time Shirley a few loaves fishes, and a miracle would be good ! The next major event is our 2nd QUIZ NIGHT scheduled for JUNE 15th we will publish further details in the SPOTLIGHT in the coming editions, so for now pencil that date in your diary and get yourself a team together. If any of this appeals to you, raising money, having fun, meeting new friends, then why not turn up at one of our meetings and see
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Kitchens & Bathrooms Easy Kitchens Nu-Look Bathrooms Motoring Pentagon
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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.
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