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Contents

Feather Their Nest 6 Gifts That Say I Love You 8 Playing Fair 10 Business Focus 12 Garden View 14 Flipping Pancakes 16 A Good Read 18 Win A Free Meal 20 Puzzle Pages 22 Lady Bay Open Gardens 24 Local Info 26 Sink Or Swim 28 Index of Advertisers 30 Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 0115 822 4995 Suite 104, 1 Hanley Street Nottingham NG1 5BL Graphic Design and Layout: Spotlight Local Media Distributed by Best Distributions Trusted Delivery Partner of the Spotlight Magazine

Happy February everybody!

So February is always a busy month.

It’s the shortest for a start, for me has loads of birthdays to deal with, including my own, and probably more importantly my wifes!

Then there is Valentines, and on the 21st, everybody try to remember that it is National Sticky Bun Day! (seriously).

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Feather Their Nest

t’s National Nest Box week this month.

Did you know that there is a National Nest Box Week?

This year it takes place from 14th-21st February. The event is organised by the British Trust for Ornithology. The idea started in 1997 following fears about birds losing their natural nest sites because of lots of trees being cut down, old buildings disappearing, gardens being ‘tidied’ and old houses being repaired.

The Trust wants us to put up nest boxes so that we can protect the wildlife we have, and encourage even more birds to come into our gardens.

It is estimated that there are now over 5 million nest boxes in the UK designed to help everything from Robins to Owls.

Different types of nesting box attract different birds. So in a box with small holes, you might get Blue Tit’s, Nuthatches, Redstarts or House Sparrows. Boxes with larger holes may encourage Starlings, Spotted Woodpeckers and perhaps even Little Owls; and in very big boxes you might see Kestrels, Jackdaws, Stock Doves and Tawny Owls. There are also open fronted boxes which appeal to Robins, Spotted Flycatcher and Pied Wagtails.

Do not put nest boxes of the same type close to each other Open fronted boxes should be hidden from view Make sure cats cannot get into the boxes Consider putting a metal plate around the hole to deter squirrels Boxes should be sheltered from the weather Keep the boxes away from bird feeders Place between 1 and 5 metres high Use screws that will not rust

February is an ideal time to put boxes up, because pairs of small birds prosper towards the end of the month.

You are also helping however if you put boxes up at any time of year, although 1 August to the 31 January is the time under Bird Protection Law when nests can be cleaned out, and any dead eggs found destroyed.

By Susan Brookes-Morris

Imagine how lovely it would be to watch the birds going in and out of your boxes and hopefully some young ones hatching there.

If you are careful and quiet, you can even peek inside the box from time to time when the eggs are incubating, as most birds will sit tight. If you want to count the eggs, observe in the early morning and wait until the female bird flies off for a quick meal.

You can choose to buy some nest boxes from your local pet store or garden centre, or make some. Instructions for building boxes are available on many internet sites including http://www.bto.org/ the British Trust for Ornithology site.

Here are some handy hints for siting your nest boxes:

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Gifts That Say “I Love You”

What to buy the one you love on Valentine’s Day.

The year was 1969 and they were hopelessly in love. As two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and arguably the most famous couple in the world, Richard Burton decided to prove his undying passion for his wife Elizabeth Taylor by purchasing a huge 69.42 carat pear shaped diamond with a £1m price tag to match.

Though this extravagant act hit the headlines, it is by no means unique.

In 1648 emperor Shah Juhan built the Taj Mahal, the “crown of palaces”, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

More recently, Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich gave his girlfriend a bronze sculpture worth $14m one of the most expensive gifts ever made.

At the other end of the spectrum, the less rich and famous have earned themselves a place on the Internet if not in the history books, by presenting their loved ones with less salubrious offerings.

An empty suitcase, with not a hint of surprise tickets to a romantic destination, a deep fat fryer with left over Christmas chocolate hidden inside, and divorce papers delivered while dining out, are just a sample of these gift-giving gaffs.

With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, you may be wondering what to buy your loved one. Apart from the usual flowers, chocolates and jewellery, is there anything else out there a little more unusual that will keep you in their good books, whilst avoiding one of ‘those’ looks?

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If togetherness is your thing, you can buy a pair of love gloves for around £20, but if you fancy something more thrilling, how about a lovers leap bungee jump at around £120? That will certainly add some excitement to a relationship!

If adrenalin rushes are your lover’s thing, why not consider indoor sky diving, flying lessons, dumper truck racing, and a super car thrill experience where you get to drive a real sports car? Cricket, snooker and other sports coaching lessons can also be purchased for around £150 a time.

If pampering is more palatable, how about a spa package, or a make-over followed by a photo shoot, or for around £25 a “design your own perfume” set?

If food is the way to a man’s heart, then chocolate is definitely the entry to a woman’s!

For something different, why not get her a pizza made entirely of chocolate, or chocolate-shaped spoons that melt in hot milk making a deliciously smooth drink?

Finally, what could be more romantic than naming a star after your loved one, or giving them the chance to name one themselves? You can purchase this privilege for around £20.

If you haven’t found an idea here to suit your taste or your pocket, try searching some for yourself.

The following websites are a good place to start: thepresentfinder.co.uk; prezzybox. com; notonthehighstreet.com.

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Playing Fair

What is Fairtrade Fortnight and why do we need it?

Fairtrade fortnight takes place this year between 23 February and 8 March 2015, and aims to continue to raise awareness and change behaviour around this important topic. Research shows that whilst 78% of the UK population recognise the Fairtrade Mark, over 50% still do not actively choose Fairtrade products.

Fairtrade is about getting better prices, working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers. It’s about supporting the development of thriving farming and worker communities, so that they have more control over their futures and protecting the environment in which they live and work.

It is now possible to buy around over 4,500 products officially branded Fairtrade including: Tea, Coffee, Bananas, Chocolate, Gold, Flowers, Cotton and Sugar. Sadly however, only 1.2% of cocoa and 10% of tea globally are traded on Fairtrade terms. Did you check the packaging for the Fairtrade logo when you last bought some tea?

The Fairtrade mark means that the Fairtrade ingredients in the product have been produced by small scale farmer organisations or plantations that meet social, environmental and economic Fairtrade standards.

These standards help to protect workers’ rights and environment. They also ensure payment of the Fairtrade Minimum Price for the commodity, and an additional Fairtrade Premium which is invested into the business or community projects.

Fairtrade only certifies small scale farmer organisations for products such as cocoa, cotton and rice, but does certify plantations with larger numbers of employees for goods such as tea, bananas and flowers. The standards required for larger organisations include allowing them freedom of association and collective bargaining, and prevention of discrimination and child labour.

The producers decide how the Fairtrade premium is invested. Often this will be in schools, transport, health care and better business equipment and practices.

There are over 1.4 million farmers and workers in 1,140 producer organisations within the Fairtrade System. These are across 74 different countries and four continents.

Fairtrade.org.uk would love people to get involved during Fairtrade fortnight. Here are some suggested activities to increase awareness and raise money.

Create a Fairtrade Trail around your local area highlighting those selling Fairtrade products.

Build a model of something funded from Fairtrade premium such as a school or health centre, and display this in a prominent place to make it a talking point.

Have some fun creating a special event.

This could be a film evening showing the Fairtrade film, or something more elaborate such as a Come Dine With Me experience.

Tasting events featuring Fairtrade produce are also popular.

By Susan Brookes-Morris

Small scale farmers and workers are amongst the most marginalized globally, and Fairtrade helps them through trade, not aid, providing stable income to help them plan.

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Grownups Dance for Free!

rom Ballet to Broadway, dancing to F drumming and singing to sweating; specialist adult dance centre, ABC Dance School in Nottingham, promises to feed every element of wellbeing in body, mind and soul.

Held on Saturday 14 March, the Open Day offers taster sessions in a variety of dance and fitness styles, as well as singing, Yoga and Arabic Tabla drumming.

The range of options is wide, such as Belly Dance, Flamenco, Ballet and Broadway Tap (the aerobics classes include workouts based on Brazilian, Arabic and Bollywood moves), but the most important thing to remember is that all are welcome.

“It will all be in a fun and supportive environment,” ABC Dance School owner Tatiana Woolley said.

While Tatiana will hold classes in Zumba, Brazilian Fitness and Just Jhoom

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(Bollywood-inspired aerobics), she will be joined by an ensemble of other experts; Attendees can try Flamenco, Ballet or Broadway Tap with Diane Pickard, Belly Dance with Janet Rose, Yoga with Paul Cupit or singing with Abi Moore. There will also be belly dance-based aerobics with Katy Enfield and Tabla drumming with Mark Carlyon.

Janet is known for her focus on body positivity and self esteem, while Diane says Flamenco “will make you feel strong and capable of anything.” Yoga and Thai Yoga massage with Paul can bring mental and physical benefits and, if you want a head start, Abi’s acapella singing workshops, kicking off on 28th February, bring harmony to the heart and soul.

From experts to complete beginners, everyone is welcome – and there’ll be something for all.

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Blowsy Begonias

very gardener has at least one guilty secret: mine is begonias. My mother insists they are vulgar and she wouldn’t give them house room. A gardening friend turned up her nose at my begonia baskets last year, but I won’t hear a word against them. They are the cheerful, cockney barrow boys of the plant world and I love them.

Keep the pots at somewhere between 15-18C / 60-75F in the propagator, in a greenhouse, or on a bright windowsill, though not in direct sunlight.

They are pretty easy to grow once you know how, and you can start them off any time now if you have a warm windowsill or a propagator.

Finally, begonias have both male and female flowers. The male ones are far bigger and more showy, so pinch off the female ones, which can be spotted because they possess an embryonic seed pod behind the bud. Doing this will mean that the male flowers last much longer. You may need to stake them to support the heads.

One of the reasons I find them so satisfying to grow is that they start life as a rather unprepossessing tuber, which my husband once described as looking like dried dog poo - he isn’t a gardener. The tubers should feel rock hard when you squeeze them. If they feel spongy, put them back.

There is also a right way up and a wrong way up. Take your tuber and examine it.

There should be a concave surface - like a little dip - and a convex surface. The dip is the upper surface from which the shoots will grow and the convex surface sprouts the roots.

Water with care, and when the first flowers appear make sure they are well ventilated.

High humidity and erratic watering can cause the buds to drop off.

When summer arrives, you will be able to plant up pots and baskets and bask in the flamboyant blowsy beauty of the begonia: Who could resist.

By Rachel Leverton

Fill some 12cm/5inch pots with soil-less potting compost so that the surface of the compost is 2.5cm /1 inch below the rim of the pot. This eventually allows for watering, but at this time of year the top of the tuber should be kept dry.

Push the tubers – remember concave side up - into the compost so that the top of each tuber is still visible. Do not bury them.

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Flipping Pancakes

How do you eat yours?

Over the years I’ve tried my pancakes with fruit, maple syrup, and a variety of savoury fillings, but I keep coming back to fresh lemon juice and a sprinkling of sugar... irresistible.

Here is my own recipe for perfect pancakes.

Ingredients 115g (4oz) plain flour Pinch salt 1 large egg 285ml (half a pint of milk) 115g (4oz) butter, melted Juice from 2 lemons, strained Caster or Demerara sugar to taste.

To make the batter: sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre.

Beat in the egg and a little of the milk until smooth. Gradually beat in the remaining milk and add 4 tablespoons of the melted butter.

Cover the bowl and leave to stand for one hour.

In a small non-stick frying pan heat some of the butter until sizzling, but taking care not to let it burn.

Pour enough batter into the pan to coat the base evenly.

Cook over a moderate heat until the pancake is light golden brown underneath and looks dry on top.

Flip over (try to do this with style!) and cook the other side until golden. Continue until all the batter is used.

The recipe should make 1012 pancakes.

You can keep the pancakes warm in the oven (Gas mark 1 / 140C) until they are all cooked.

However in our house they’re barely out the frying pan before they’re scoffed.

Serve with the lemon juice and sugar...Enjoy!

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A Good Read

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

By Rachel Joyce Retirement is meant to be relaxing, isn’t it? You do what you love doing, and enjoy yourself. But what if you suddenly receive a letter out of the blue?

A woman who worked in your office many years ago has cancer and is dying. She just wants you to know.

This touches you for reasons you can’t quite explain, so you write her a note to say that you are sorry to hear that. Putting on your coat and your yacht shoes you leave with the note. Your destination? The post box. Just as far as the end of the road.

And so starts Harold Fry’s extraordinary journey: 627 miles in 87 days. With no plan, other than to reach Queenie, he sets off on a journey of faith. Scribbling on the note he tells her to wait for him.

This debut novel from radio and TV writer, Rachel Joyce, will take you on a gentle journey with Harold and the various people he meets along the way.

Totally unprepared for what he will encounter, his faith in positive thinking keeps him going as he learns more about his life and relationships with his wife and son.

In this, the second book in the series, Toby, a mischievous young gargoyle with the ability to fly, manages to create havoc at the school, much to the disgust of Mrs Hogsbottom who, after an incident with a skateboard, reminds pupils of school rule number 27: the head teacher must not be run over without permission.

Max spends most of his time trying to keep Toby and the other gargoylz under control: not easy when they can make themselves invisible and so avoid all the blame!

When he suggests that Toby runs a bath to clean himself up after eating a packet of chocolate biscuits, it’s not difficult to imagine the rather wet chaos that ensues.

Written for readers age 6+, with an interactive website to explore the stories and characters more, this is sure to keep both boys and girls engrossed, with the added bonus of many more books to enjoy.

By Willow Coby

Gargoylz: Get up to Mischief

By Burchett and Vogler If you thought your time at primary school was exciting, then you have nothing on nine-year-old Max and his best friend Ben. Their school is next to an old church and to their delight, they discover that the stone figures on the church come to life.

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Win a Meal for 2 at The Lady Bay Pub N

ewly refurbished, ‘The Lady Bay’ is close to Nottingham Forest FC and is match day family friendly. Regular family entertainment and a lovely outside seating area make this friendly pub a really great place to eat and drink whatever the weather!

Your free meal can be redeemed anytime Mon-Sat from 12-9pm. Choose anything from The 2 for £8.95 menu which includes gammon & eggs, lasagne, sausage and mash, hunter’s chicken, (all the English classic dishes) or visit on a Friday and try the Famous hand beer battered haddock and chips.

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Modern Kitchen Design Ideas

hen discovering kitchen remodeling ideas for your kitchen, there are W several different aspects to consider.

Overall, a functional space is key — after all, you want your kitchen layout to work well for you.

You should carefully consider where to place your oven, refrigerator, island and cabinets to ensure plenty of space to cook, eat and entertain.

Next, you should keep storage in mind. Kitchens contain a lot of utensils, pots, pans and small appliances, so be sure to have enough space to store all your favorites nearby.

Finally, your modern space should look nice and welcoming to guests who visit.

Using high-quality, colorful materials will help bring personality and vibrancy to your space, which is important when trying to avoid a cookie-cutter look.

If you’re starting a kitchen renovation, now is a great time to create exactly what you want. With the help of a kitchen designer, even a small space can have spacious

storage and a nice flow.

For small spaces, a galley layout is a great option. Since horizontal space is limited, think vertical; stack worktops and shelves high up on the walls, and try to find innovative storage containers and double-duty pieces.

For larger layouts, try an L-shaped or U-shaped kitchen with a large centre island or peninsular. It provides plenty of cabinet and worktop space, and you can add a bar-height worktop to the island for an instant eat-in space.

In the end, it’s important to think about what your family uses the room for and then cater to those needs when you start implementing your kitchen remodeling ideas.

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Lady Bay Open Gardens

Why not show off your garden?

Plans are already under way for the 24th Lady Bay Open Gardens to be held from 2pm - 6pm on 4 and 5 July 2015. With over 20 gardens already, this year promises to be more exciting than ever so why not join in and show off your garden? I f you are interested or would like to help with the organisation, please contact Keith Wright on: keith.wright48@btinternet. com or 0115 9820515.

Building on success The organisers are aiming to build on the amazing success of previous years and raise even more money for charities and other local good causes.

Proceeds will go to the Lady Bay Community Fund, the New Scout Hut Building Fund, Leonard Cheshire Disability and various charities nominated by garden owners. Last year, the event raised over £6,000.

A great day out Whether you’ve visited before or are a newcomer, it’s an annual event not to be missed so get the date in your diary. And at only £2.50 for adults, with children free, it’s a great value day out.

This year’s open gardens trail includes entertainment, activities for kids, crafts, plant sales, live music, teas and cakes, refreshments fundraising for charities and groups plus lots more stuff for kids and families to enjoy.

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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

Bridgford at 7.30pm. Come and meet our speaker Mo and hear all about St Ann’s Allotments in Nottingham, their Victorian heritage and how they operate today.

Admission is 3.00 to include refreshments.

West Bridgford WI West Bridgford WI will be meeting for a talk by Ralph Needham entitled “Victorian Quackery” at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Road at 7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome.

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.

Framework Knotters Museum is looking to recruit volunteers to help with the running of the site. We also need costumed volunteers prior to the season opening April 1st. If you would like more information please contact the manager on 0115 984 6914 or email office@frameworkknottersmuseum.org.uk

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

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 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.

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 Lady Bay Gardening Group Monday 2nd March 2015 Lady Bay Gardening Group meeting at All Hallows Church, Pierrepont Road, West

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The Edwalton, Gamston and District U3A is going from strength to strength. It has a steadily growing number, with new members at every meeting and is currently approaching 100 - not bad considering it only opened this autumn.

There are interest groups set up in a wide range of subjects - art appreciation, bird watching, bridge, crafts, creative writing, gardening, history, IT, meditation, music appreciation, photography, poetry, scrabble and walks (2-3 miles and 4-7 miles). Some are established and meet regularly, some are starting in the new year. Wine tasting is another group setting.

No expertise required. You can learn together the U3A way and if there is an interest not covered, then create your own.

If you would like to join or if there is an interest group that appeals contact secretary1egdu3a@outlook.com or call/text 07581400419.

See you there - each second Thursday, 2 pm, Gamston Community Hall (nr Morrisons).

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.

Radcliffe Sword Club Learn the exciting modern Olympic sport of fencing with Radcliffe Sword Club, meeting at the main sports hall, Clifton Leisure Centre, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, NG11 8AB. Juniors (aged 9-14): Tuesday 18:30-20:00; Adults (15+) : Tuesday 20:00-22:00 and Wednesday 20:00-22:00 Trent Karate Club @ Rushcliffe leisure centre Come and train with Trent Karate Club Every Monday and Thursday 7.00 - 8.30 First lesson is free, for all ages.

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Sink Or Swim

Learning to swim as an adult

You’ve reached and exceeded the age at which you are legally regarded as an adult.

You can drink, vote, drive, get married, pay taxes and get called to war. You have a job, own a home and lead a fulfilling life in lots of ways, but there is just one blot on the horizon – you still can’t swim!

The inability to swim is a cause of embarrassment for many adults, and some are reluctant and even ashamed to admit to it.

But though you may feel that there is a stigma attached, the first thing to understand is that you are not alone.

There are many others just like you, and if you really want to, there is no reason in the world why you can’t master the art!

People fail to learn to swim for a number of reasons.

Some may have had a traumatic experience – almost drowning for example, after falling into deep water, or being the victim of a prank that got out of hand – whilst others simply may not have had the opportunity.

Regardless of the cause, most nonswimming adults are afraid of water, and need to acknowledge the psychological as well as the physical barriers.

Fear can keep us safe, but it can also prevent us from moving forward. Many nonswimmers are afraid of putting their face in the water and are scared that they won’t

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be able to float, yet more or less everyone floats.

What sometimes gets in the way is fear and tension that causes you to hold yourself stiffly, hunch your head and shoulders, and push your feet towards the bottom of the pool.

Most non-swimmers are afraid to take their feet off the bottom and become panicstricken if there is nothing to hold onto, but learning to trust that the water will hold you up rather than the reverse, is key to mastering the art of swimming.

Though some people may opt to enlist the help of a friend or relative to teach them to swim, the best course is probably to turn to a professional with the correct training.

But there are things you can do yourself to help boost confidence: Walk around in chest-deep water to get used to how it feels and maintain balance; Repeatedly dip your face and body in and out of the water, holding on to the side for support.

Practice floating on your stomach with your face in the water; With the help of a float, lie on your back, gradually introducing kicking movements with your legs.

However you decide to proceed, please remember there is no shame in not being able to swim!

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