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Health and Wellbeing Mens Health 6 Motoring Potholes 8 Lifestyle and Leisure Restaurant Review 10 Money Sense 16 Dating Games 14 Chinese New Year 22 Home & Garden A Good Read 28 Puzzle page 24 Garden View 26 Business Focus 20 Community Information 30 - 32 Index of Advertisers 34 Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 0115 882 9892 Suite 104, 1 Hanley Street Nottingham NG1 5BL info@spotlightlocal.co.uk www.spotlightlocal.co.uk Graphic Design and Layout: Spotlight Local Media Distribution: Spotlight on West Bridgford is delivered to 6200 homes in West Bridgford, Edwalton and Lady Bay.
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Editor’s Letter Happy February everybody. Let’s hope that we have seen the worst of the weather and can look forward to the lighter nights. Be sure to read the worthwile advice for you this month from Sue Blain regarding Mens health. We had a lovely meal at Browns Bar and Bistro and you can read the review on page 10. There is advice on de-cluttering your home, greenhouse gardening, puzzles, potholes and computers. As always 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 Men!......This affects you!
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oo many men are dying prematurely with just 66% reaching the age of 75. They are more likely than women to die from heart disease, cancer and suicide, to be overweight, to smoke and to drink alcohol excessively, but less likely to use health services effectively or to take part in self-help programmes. One of the biggest boosts would be to have someone to confide in about physical and emotional problems. However, men tend not to talk about such issues the way women do, nor readily take advice. Manchester Royal Infirmary discovered male patients that had suffered a heart attack were less likely to suffer further attacks if they had the support of friends, a partner or relatives. Nowadays men are under even more pressure from financial and work stresses. It is so tempting to eat and drink more alcohol to temporarily ease this stress. Whilst chatting with mates in the pub can be helpful, staying below 3/4 units a day is important. Death rates in men aged 45 to 54 years from liver cirrhosis has risen fourfold in the last 30 years. Overweight men are more at risk from serious diseases than women because they store fat around their middle rather than on their hips and thighs. Regular exercise has been shown to reduce the risks of diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease. It also helps to relieve stress, as do B-complex vitamins, but sugary foods,
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strong coffee and other caffeinated drinks will make it worse. Maintaining prostate health, the gland found beneath the bladder, is vital. It can enlarge with age and cause difficulties while passing urine. If problems occur, visit your GP to rule out prostate cancer, the leading cause of cancer in men. Most often, the excessive growth of prostate tissue is not harmful, but may need treatment. Lycopene, an antioxidant found mainly in tomatoes, has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer and protect against heart disease and osteoporosis. Try tomato juice, soup, sauces and use tomato puree in cooking, or add to a sandwich mix. The minerals selenium and zinc, found in brazil nuts, eggs, fish, lean meat, also offer protection. The herb, Saw Palmetto, is known to be beneficial, or Sabal Serrulata, its homeopathic equivalent. Testicular cancer, the most common cancer affecting young men, can be cured easily if picked up early from self-examination. As this is Valentine’s month, find time to share any concerns you have with family or friends. Check out the Men’s Health Forum website which is calling for action to tackle men’s mental health problems, get more men physically active, address high cancer rates, improve the use of health services and involve more workplaces in their health and wellbeing. Sue Blain
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Motoring
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rivers have been warned to be on their guard against the current ‘pothole epidemic’, after a sharp rise in the number of related
The number of insurance claims for pothole-related damage to cars has jumped sharply, according to AA Insurance. It warns that the severe winter weather has resulted in a huge number of potholes on Britain’s roads. Last year, £47 million was paid out in pothole-related compensation claims. “With the average repair cost for pothole damage amounting to £240 and some bills as high as £2,710, it is vital that drivers are increasingly vigilant on the roads and take the necessary precautions to avoid being left out in the cold financially,” says Mark Monteiro, insurance expert at uSwitch. com. What to do if you hit a pothole Pothole damage to cars is usually confined to tyres and wheels, steering and suspension. “If you hit a pothole and afterwards you notice vibration, the steering wheel doesn’t ‘centre’ properly or it pulls to one side, get the car checked immediately, as faults such as tracking or steering damage can lead to later expense or even an accident,” says Simon Douglas, director of AA Insurance. He also advises people to keep an eye on their tyres, as damage may not be immediately obvious. “Watch for development of tell-tale bulges on the tyre walls, indicating serious internal damage. If you see such a defect, change the tyre immediately as a bulge is likely to result in a blow-out which could be catastrophic if you’re travelling at speed.” Cars with alloy wheels and low-profile tyres are particularly prone to damage, as are motorcyclists and cyclists. Potholes are a major cause of axle and suspension failure, which account for a third of all mechanical issues on UK roads and cost British motorists an estimated £2.8 billion in repairs every year.
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Some potholes are so huge they cause damage to valances and sills, rupture suspension and steering and even rip off exhaust systems. The local authority’s highways department may be liable for damage caused by potholes, as long as it is aware of them – so it’s important to report such hazards. Take a photo of the pothole itself, the damage sustained to the car and the surrounding area to prove the absence of warning signs or cones. If there were any witnesses, then ask for their contact details. Can you claim compensation? According to Douglas, although many pothole incidents cause damage, the cost of repair doesn’t always justify a claim. If you do claim on your insurance, then you will also have to pay an excess and risk losing any no claims bonus. Claiming compensation from the local highways authority might be a better way of re-couping the cash for repairs. Highways authorities can’t be held liable for defects they don’t know about – which is why it’s so important that drivers report potholes when they spot them. However, they do keep inspection records and they may be liable if they haven’t acted after receiving a defect report. If you suffer pothole damage, then notify the authorities immediately. You should be prepared to supply the exact location of the incident, as well as the shape, size and depth – it’s best to take a photo as evidence of this. You’ll also need to get quotes for the necessary repairs. Make sure you keep these quotes, as well as the bill and receipts.
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Food and Drink
Browns Cafe Bistro and Bar For a restaurant that has only been open for 3 months, Browns Cafe Bistro and Bar in Berry Hill Mansfield is impressive. It is a modern restaurant with a lovely ambience situated in The Quarry area of Berry Hill. It seems that no expense has been spared in re fitting this ex chinese restaurant. It is owned by father and son team ? and Dan Brown. Dan has years of experience in designing restaurants for a national company and it shows. It has a chic, yet informal feel. Rich colours, vintage flock wallpaper and gold antique mirrors all set a stunning scene. His philosophy is a belief in creating a stunning venue, providing the finest foods made with special ingredients with the highest standard of service. All of this in a building which transforms at night time to become a cosy, intimate and stylish bar .We visited on a Monday night, and it was surprisingly busy for a restaurant that is in a “go to� location. It is not a restaurant that you would pass by chance unless you lived close by, but as we would soon find out, well worth the trip. There were four of us eating this evening. We all decided to all try something different. As a starter I decided on the crab cakes, not an unusual choice for me, my wife chose the mussels, and our friends went
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for the Prawn Cocktail and a leek and potato soup. All were excellent, there were certainly plenty of mussels, cooked with herbs and creme fraiche, the prawn cocktail was hot in a marie rose sauce, a clever twist on a classic dish, very tasty crab cakes, and a really nice leek and potato soup served with goats cheese and fresh herbs. It is worth pointing out that the menu is complimented by a thoughtful wine list, a good value cocktail menu, and also a good selection of beers. I was drawn to a fine pint of Hobgoblin. For the main course, we ordered braised lamb shoulder and couscous, which was excellent, very tender and flavoured with moroccan spice. A classic steak and chips; a 10oz steak served with hand cut chips and parsley butter which was most enjoyable, and 2 fish dishes from the specials board, grey mullet with courgettes and beetroot, and wild bass with savoy and jerusalem artichoke. I think this was the most moist fish I have ever tasted. Excellent. The chef here is John Boddice, and his passion is fish. He only buys the freshest available, and it finds its way onto the
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specials board each evening. He prides himself in buying only the finest locally sourced ingredients to create a classy menu which changes with the seasons. Menus are available to view at www. browns-bars.co.uk. With the dessert menu there is always a decision to be made. Firstly, should we, because we really shouldn’t, but then of course, what to choose. We tried 4 different dishes; sherry trifle, chocolate indulgence, tarte au citron and browns brownies. All were very generous in size, and perfectly presented. As well as the evening menu, Browns is open from 9am for breakfast, followed by lunch and then afternoon tea, which is presented on a bone china three tier stand where delicate china plates are adorned with delicious finger sandwiches, homemade scones with strawberries, preserves and clotted cream, mouth watering homemade cakes / cupcakes, chocolates and fresh strawberries. All this accompanied with a pot of Northern Tea Merchants gourmet tea. The bar is open all day for drinks until midnight. Sunday lunches are also available for £8.95. The restaurant will be expanding over the next few weeks, with the addition of a mezzanine and also an al fresco area for those warm sunny evenings. There is regular live music and jazz on sundays,
as well as special events throughout the year. Bookings are recommended for groups of six or more. Browns can be found at: Unit 5, Madeline Court, Berry Mansfield NG18 4XW www.browns-bars.co.uk Email: enquiries@browns-bar.co.uk Tel: (01623) 238186
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All in all our evening couldn’t have been better. The restaurant offers a fine dining experience without stuffiness and formality. Highly recommended.
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Lifestyle & Leisure
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Dating Games
o-one to be your Valentine? Follow our tips and next year you’ll be the one who’s all loved up.
It may not seem like it at the time, but dating is definitely easier when you’re young. Hanging out in college coffee bars, nightclubs or the local roller rink, means lots of time to chat with members of the opposite sex and size up which one you fancy, while discussing his or her merits with your mates. Fast forward a few years and it all becomes a bit of a minefield. You can hang out by the water cooler at work of course, but it isn’t half as much fun as the roller rink and, let’s be honest, tends to attract the sad, the mad and those looking for an extra-marital liaison. So what is a guy or gal to do? How do you find a special someone when you’re in your thirties, or forties...or beyond? Well there’s internet dating of course, but this can be a bit of a minefield...a female friend of mine commented that it’s a bit like buying your groceries online, in that there’s always a chance you might not get exactly what’s advertised and ‘There’s nothing like actually being able to squeeze the fruit yourself!’ She’d recently been speed dating and really enjoyed it. ‘It was actually good fun,’ she insisted, when she saw doubt written large on my face, ‘Everyone knew why we were there. We were all single; between 28 and 45 and looking for a bit of romance with someone compatible.’ Did she find anyone? ‘Well I’ve been on a couple of dates with guys I met there. It’s early days,
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but one of them is really nice and we’re going out again very soon.’ All very promising then, but what if you can’t face the prospect of a full on, no-frills meeta-thon. Are there any other ways you might meet Mr or Mrs Right? There are lots of singles clubs around. I’d always thought singles clubs were for sad, lonely souls, but not a bit of it. There are many clubs now dedicated to providing an interesting social life for those without partners. They often organise trips, talks and events for members who may or may not be looking for love, so they are great places to find new friends of both sexes and increase your confidence in a less pressured environment than a speed dating venue. Confidence is a key issue when looking to meet that ideal someone. No-one is attracted to someone needy. Foreign language classes are a great way to learn a new confidence-boosting skill, meet new people and you’re guaranteed to have something to talk about. If you feel as though your image could do with a boost, book a make-over at a local hair and beauty salon. Personal shoppers are not as expensive as you might think and can help give a fresh perspective on your style. Just remember, that whether you’re young or not quite so young, dating should be about having fun. Now go get ‘em tiger.
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Money Sense
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ome people may be retiring this year and you may be wondering how do I go about using my pension pot to generate my monthly income?
Well depending on how much you have in your fund you may decide to purchase an Annuity. A really good starting point for this is to read the ‘Moneymadeclear’ guide on’ Pensions and retirement’. After working out how much you have in your fund, you need to think about what you need. By what you need, we all want as much income as we can get, but there are different types of annuity, a selection are highlighted below: Single or Joint Life – Is it just for you or for you and then your wife if you die first Level or escalating – Do you want your income to stay the same or to start lower but then increase each year either by a fixed rate or by inflation
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Guaranteed Period – so that it continues to pay money for a fixed period after your death Enhanced and Impaired-life annuities – These pay higher than normal income if you have health problems, smoke or are overweight as these can reduce your lifespan. After deciding on the above you must shop around for an Open Market Option, do not just go with your pension provider. After recently shopping around for a client I found that he could get 20% more from another company. It makes a big difference!! It is a complicated area and you should seek independent financial advice.If you have any questions concerning the above or want to discuss making provision for your retirement, please contact me Justin Stockdale of Sense Financial Solutions on 07817 618823 or by e-mail justin@itmakessense.net
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and inspiration to keeping going to see the job through. Once a room is “restored to order” you may want to add some colour, and we can help with that too. For those of you who are thinking of selling, do you know that only 10% of viewers can see beyond your lifestyle? It’s is vital to create a great first impression. The Home Review Company offer’s advice on home presentation and ‘Home Staging’ which is money well spent, especially in this market it’s something you can’t afford not to do. We are partnering with a number of Estate Agents in your area to provide additional service and to give your home the best possible chance of selling from the start ask your agent about us. So don’t let another year go by de-clutter, get organised and freshen up. Begin as you mean to go on you’ll feel great for it. Call us for an informal chat on 0115 9249649
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Let’s Celebrate.....Chinese New Year
ith the festive season over, January and February look dull, grey and depressing. But there is something to look forward to: the Chinese New Year. Based on a combination of lunar and solar dates, the Chinese New Year falls on a different day each year, usually in January or February. This year the date to celebrate is 3rd February. Each year is allocated the name of one of twelve animals; rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese New Year is also symbolic of the end of winter and the start of spring, and many traditions and rituals surround the occasion. Fireworks have always been an integral part of the celebrations, with the belief that the noise scares away evil spirits and wakes the dragons who symbolise strength, integrity and good luck. This is the time for new beginnings. Out with the old and in with the new. Before New Year’s Eve all debts are paid off, houses are cleaned and any arguments resolved. Celebrations start on New Year’s Eve with a family dinner and everyone pays homage to their ancestors and household gods. All windows and doors are opened at midnight to let go of the old year and to bring the new one in.
Chinese also exchange gifts and give children two small red envelopes containing crisp, new ‘lucky money’. Happiness is said to come in twos, so gifts are given in pairs. Brand new clothes and shoes are also worn on New Year’s Day; again to symbolise a new start. Food is extremely important at this time of year and each dish is highly symbolic. Chicken or duck represent family togetherness and are therefore served whole. Fish symbolises a wish for abundance in the coming year. Again, it is served whole because this encourages a happy end to the year as well as a successful start. Noodles stand for a long life and shouldn’t be cut. Desserts include Sticky Rice Cake, because their sweetness suggests a sweet life and their circular shape epitomizes family reunions. Chinese New Year can be seen as a time to start with a blank slate, so if your New Year’s resolutions have been broken already, here’s another chance to try again. Prepare for this occasion by thinking of the changes you want to make in your life. Book a table at your favourite Chinese restaurant, or order a take-away, invite your friends and family around and shout Gung hei fat choi! Suki North
The celebrations last over two weeks. Homes are decorated with red and gold paper decorations which represent wealth and happiness. Orange fruits of all kinds symbolise good health, long life happiness and wealth. Tangerines and oranges are particularly favoured because the words for them sound similar to luck and wealth.
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Puzzle Page How to play Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition! That’s all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up. It’s fun! Challenging! It’s addictive!
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Across 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 19 20 22 Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 13 15 17 18 21
Try repeatedly and learn from mistakes (5-3-5) Infrequent (8) Head (4) E.g. Milton Keynes (3,4) Rock face (5) Sub (1-4) Courteously (7) Distortion (4) Prevail (8) Corporation (13) Ambush (4) Inducement (6) Prostrate oneself (3,4) Draw out (5) Drive (6) Juvenile (8) Clot (8) Eclectic (7) Overseas (6) Salary (6) Cheery (5) Hussy (4)
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Gardening
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o you have a greenhouse? February is the perfect time to think about installing one so you can get a jump on the growing
The ability to shut the door on nasty weather makes pootling about and checking how things are coming on a much more pleasant experience. If your greenhouse has a power point you can have heat and light at your fingertips too, allowing you more time to potter. Don’t think it has to be huge and unsightly. There are so many styles available now, from the traditional cedar-framed variety to pretty bijou Victorian constructions. You could even go a bit sci-fi with a geodesic dome! As well as providing the perfect environment to start off early seedlings, a greenhouse means you can extend your growing season for fruit and vegetables. Don’t limit yourself to tomatoes. If you choose your varieties carefully you can try strawberries, peppers, aubergines, peaches, nectarines and grapes. Choosing the right site is important. Make sure that the ground is level. Your greenhouse should receive the maximum amount of winter sunlight available. Be sure to consider any shadows cast by existing buildings and trees, including those trees which are not fully grown yet. The most important time for sun to reach a greenhouse is during the spring and autumn when the sun is low in the sky. Greenhouses are all about temperature. Obviously they are a place of warmth, but they shouldn’t be too warm. It’s easy to cook your plants even in a British summer. Place a thermometer in the shade near the middle of your greenhouse and monitor the temperature at different times during sunny and cloudy weather. Most plants thrive best
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around 15-21C. If the temperature regularly reaches 26C or higher, you will need to ventilate. The simplest and cheapest way to ventilate is to open the door and roof vents in the morning and close them in the evening, but ventilation systems can be fitted which are automatically triggered as the temperature rises. Greenhouses do require some maintenance. If you already own one, then February is a good time to give it a clean. Disinfect the entire greenhouse-with a brush and a mixture of diluted bleach, keeping it away from the plants. Open up any vents to let the fumes out. Scrub down all the walls and floor, then rinse with clean water. Throughout the growing season spray the walls and corners with a hose set on the jet nozzle. This helps keep spider mites and whiteflies to a minimum. A greenhouse can be a wonderful addition to a garden. Well designed, well stocked and well arranged it can be a thing of beauty too.
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A Good Read by a Scottish loch undergoing a series of challenges to steal rare birds’ eggs. This links them to the strange but eminent naturalist James Dixey, who in turn becomes the guardian of a strangely disturbed young woman.
Kept – DJ Taylor Billed as a Victorian Mystery, this novel by DJ Taylor is a true page turner in the style of Dickens, Wilkie Collins and the like. With multiple narratives and a range of perspectives, Taylor weaves a web of intrigue around the life and death of Mr Henry Ireland and his wife, which surprises and delights the reader. The novel begins with an arresting episode in which two men find themselves
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At times the narrative thread is truly puzzling, and the reader must connect and theorize for themselves – but this is no bad thing, and at least we can read on at our own pace rather than having to wait, in the Victorian manner, for the next instalment. There are plenty of potential heroes and heroines, and a smattering of particularly villainous villains, for us to engage with too. One for those dark winter nights in front of the fire – abandon the television and curl up with a good book instead. Although be warned – you may stay up later than you had intended, reading on to the finish!
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Take the Eco House group run by Tina Holt which has monthly seminars, informing interested parties on all aspects of Eco building. Now with 80 members. The next Eco House Group event is provisionally set for Monday 21st February. Keep an eye on the blog for the details (www.wbecohouses.co.uk) or email Tina Holt at info@wbecohouses.co.uk if you are not already on the email list. The subject will be green building materials, like ecological and healthier paints and floorings, FSC wood, recycled products, the embodied energy of different building materials, etc.
Then Kate Troy’s GREAT GREEN GARDEN, www. greatgreengarden.blogspot.com has been moving forward with positive momentum in the last month. There are many jobs to do so they will be ready for the start of spring and are looking for volunteers to help them, if you would like to participate or just come along and visit the site, please contact Kate Troy on email thegreatgreengarden@gmail.com
It should be a great day for all involved so hopefully that first Saturday of the month, you can come and shop on the Melton Road rather than in the supermarkets and get some free music and entertainment at the same time! For more details what is happening and where see website (www. meltonrdshops.co.uk) Please walk, cycle or hop on the bus as parking is not easy. The Skills Exchange (www.wbskillsexchange.co.uk) is very active too. Now with over 100 members, hundreds of good deeds and services are being offered on a regular basis. It is a great community building tool and hope that many other areas will be inspired to one up for themselves. Hoping that you feel inspired by some of the initiatives set up by your fellow West Bridgfordians, if you would like to get more information about Transition West Bridgford see website: www.transitionwb.co.uk
Saturday 5th March will be the 2nd MELTON ROAD MARKET where businesses will be promoting and supporting their local suppliers, musicians and entertainers.
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Community Information 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 8th of each month. Please email dave@ spotlightlocal.co.uk or write to The Editor, Spotlight Magazine, Suite 104, 1 Hanley St, Nottingham NG1 5BL. You are invited to take part in our Table Top/Car Boot Sale at All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay. On Saturday 26th March 2011 from 10.30am - 1.30pm. Inside Stalls & Outside Pitches £8. Free Tea & Coffee for Stallholders. Light refreshments will be on sale. No admission fee. Bookings & Further details from Maureen.mitchell164@ hotmail.com. 0115 9149481 All profits to church funds. “Calling Rushcliffe based Artists. Would you be interested in forming a Rushcliffe Arts Group for networking, learning, mutual support and organising events? With the cooperation of Notts County Council Communities Dept, Rushcliffe Arts Dept and Creative Greenhouse, I am hoping to gather together a group of artists from across the borough. If the idea appeals to you, please call Robert on 0115 9747743 or email rob@zephyr-arts.com.” LINE DANCING CLASSES .. DAYTIME AND EVENINGS.....Held in West Bridgford, Radcliffe on Trent and Plumtree (Also Bakersfield and Stapleford) Suitable for beginners, improvers and entermediate levels. For further information please contact Pat on 0115 9140673.
Mosaic Workshops Edwalton New dates now out. Places limited so booking is essential. 26 March 2011 10.00 – 4.00 One day workshop to make a mosaic mirror or wall plaque 14 May 2011 10.00 – 12.00 A fun 2 hour workshop to make a mosaic coaster Mosaic Fridays 10.00 – 12.00 4 week course 17 June / 24 June / 1 July / 8 July 2011 Further details visit www.julievernonmosaics. com Tel. 0115 9234563 / 07789 456885 HOOK are offering volunteers a good workout if you come along on the first Sunday of each month. Hacking, stretching, pulling, carrying and walking will help keep you fit and the Hook fit for all to use. Meet by the Reed Bed opposite the end of Melbourne Road at 2.00 on Sun March 6th and Wed evenings during all of April at 7.00 pulling up Balsam weeds will tone the muscles. New Mosaic Workshops, Edwalton Village Hall Vintage inspired brooches Sat Jan 22nd 10.00 – 12.00 Visit www.julievernonmosaics.com / tel. 0115 9234563 for more details. Numbers limited so booking essential. WEST BRIDGFORD ADVICE CENTRE is open every Wednesday morning from 9-30am to 12-30pm. at St Giles’ Church Hall, Stratford Rd, West Bridgford NG2 6AZ. Tel: 0115 9821475. No appointment necessary – we operate a drop in system. We can help with benefit claims, form filling, consumer, debt, and housing issues etc. HEALTH: Classes offer slow, controlled, meditative Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises, for beginners over 50 years of age. Every Monday afternoon, St Giles Church Hall, West Bridgford. Newcomers welcome to the 1 - 2pm session. Classes also in Bramcote and Ruddington. Tel Joy Parsons on Nottm. 9743542 or visit www.taichi-joy. co.uk LADY BAY KARATE GROUP meetevery monday & friday at the scout h/q on mona road,lady bay,at 7.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m. For more information contact chris on 01159821161. SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB All Hallows Church Hall Pierrepont Road Lady Bay Meetings start at 2pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month. We have a full programme of events new members welcome. Please contact Mrs Anne Barnes Tel : 0115 914 0141 for further details THE ROTARY CLUB OF WEST BRIDGFORD meets every Wednesday 6.30pm for 7pm at the Country Cottage Hotel Ruddington. Enquiries for membership from both professional men and women of all ages are very welcome. Please contact John Walker on 0115 937 3551 for more information.
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Plumbers Plumbing +Gas Mint
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Financial Services Sense
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