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JANUARY 2012
Inside this issue: • Avoid Diabetes • New Year New Job • Get a Life Coach • 3 Best Resolutions • Puzzles • Your Community info. • Local Businesses
Spotlight on The Dukeries Contents Health and Wellbeing Avoid Diabetes 6 Get a Life Coach 10 Food and Drink Stubby Beans 8 Lifestyle and Leisure Business Focus 14 Puzzles 20 Home & Garden Gardening Page 22 3 Best Resolutions 24 Community Information 26-28 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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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a good Christmas. The new year is here. Lets all be positive and try to give 2012 a good run for it’s money. Plenty of good reading for you again this month. If you are planning to make new years resolutions, we have some help with that. All of our advertisers are committed to working hard for you the customer and the community, so let’s try and give them the support they deserve. Please feel free to comment or contribute by emailing to: info@spotlightlocal.co.uk. Have a great month.
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Are You Sweet Enough?
t’s January again, when many of us are feeling more than a little guilty about all the over-indulgence. We’re making resolutions to cut-down and shapeup. This article is not exactly good news for cake, biscuits, and chocolate-lovers, but the latest statistics for the growing crisis of type 2 diabetes, makes far worse reading! Baroness Young, chief executive of Diabetes UK, is determined to spread the word as some 2.8 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with it, and an estimated 850,000 more probably have it, but don’t yet know it.
your GP if you’re already experiencing increased thirst, blurred vision, tiredness and urinating more than usual.
All carbohydrates are converted to glucose in the body and our cells use this as their primary source of fuel. Glucose enters our cells using insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes develops when the body does not produce enough insulin to maintain a normal blood glucose level, or when the body is unable to effectively use the insulin that is being produced, resulting in high glucose levels in the blood.
The New Year is a good time to start making changes. A chromium supplement may help if sugar cravings become a problem. Small regular meals, containing protein with vegetables, and healthy snacks, such as nuts and berries in between meals, will help to stabilise blood glucose levels and stop between-meal hunger pangs.
The biggest risk factors are: having a family member with the problem, being overweight, especially around the waist, and being over 40 years of age. People of South Asian or African descent are at higher risk at a younger age. These ethnic groups are generally less able to digest lactose (milk sugar). Research is also beginning into the growing evidence of a link between diabetes and milk intolerance.
Fortunately, eating less sugar, salt and fat and exercising more regularly will help to reduce the risk. You may need to consider diluting fruit juices and limiting dried fruits, such as figs and raisins, and sweeter fruits like ripe bananas and grapes which although packed with nutrients, do contain high sugar levels. White bread, pastry and white rice also create a sugar rush compared to the wholegrain version.
These days it is easier to cut down on fats rather than sugars. When offered sweet treats just decline politely, explaining that you’re sweet enough! Sue Blain Naturopath
Excess calories are stored as fat, and an accumulation of excess fat around the liver and the pancreas is thought to be a key cause of type 2 diabetes. Check your own risk score on Diabetes UK’s own website, www.diabetes. org.uk. You should consult
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Stubby Beans
ecently I discovered the excellent food blog ‘Girl Interrupted Eating’, run by Becky. It’s a cracking read and Becky features some wonderful recipes. Recently she reviewed a cookbook, Valentine Warner’s The Good Table. This recipe was featured on the blog, and is an utterly delicious take on baked beans. Perfect for cold winter nights and nice and simple after all the recent rich festive fare Stubby Beans 500g of dried pinto, haricot or borlotti beans 2 smoked ham hocks (about 1kg) Knob of lard or butter 2 onions Few sprigs of thyme 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp English Mustard Powder 1/2 tsp of ground cloves 2 x 400g of chopped tomatoes 50g of dark muscovado sugar 1 litre of stock (or water) 10g flaked sea salt black pepper to season
30 -50 minutes hour with the lid off, or Becky recommends that you can transfer everything to the slow cooker on high for 4 hours. Strip the hock from the bones, string it and put the meat back in with the beans. (Becky points out that Valentine suggested if you kept the fat on, then slice it and pop it into a hot oven to crisp it up and eat as a snack or tasty side dish). Season to taste. Serve with cabbage or creamy mashed potatoes. Becky suggests an optional splash of Worcester sauce to finish. Check out Becky’s Blog at http:// girlinterruptedeating.wordpress.com Valentine Warner’s Book The Good Table – Adventures in and around my kitchen is available from good book sellers priced around £20
Soak the beans over night. Simmer the hocks for one hour Strip the leaves from the thyme sprigs and fry the onions with the thyme in the lard. You can use butter but the lard is more authentic. When softened add the garlic, mustard powder and cloves, cook for a minute Add the tomatoes and sugar. Add the drained beans to the casserole with the whole hocks (you can leave the skin and fat on or take it off), plus a litre of stock or water. At this point you can either cook in the casserole on the hob, simmering for an hour with the lid on, then
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Lifestyle and Leisure
Get a Life, Get a Life Coach! consider instead the best solution for the problem. The support offered through life coaching is often holistic in nature, and is aimed at helping the individual achieve overall wellbeing by setting in balance all aspects of their life. For example, they will be encouraged to evaluate their work and home life, health, finances and social life - thus helping them to achieve a fulfilling, successful and stress-free life.
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everal years ago I was making my way through the supermarket checkout, when a sign on the community notice board caught my eye: “A New You For 2002”. Intrigued, I stopped to find out more and ended up signing up for a year’s life coaching. The basic aim of a life coach is to help a person realise their individual potential. Through a series of coaching sessions that usually take place weekly and often over the phone, the coach helps the client assess their current situation, identify changes or improvements they would like to make, and then helps devise strategies, tools and techniques to achieve their goals. Key to the success of this process is the special relationship of trust that develops between the coach and the client. Coaching is offered in confidence and is totally nonjudgmental and impartial. Differing from both counseling and therapy, the emphasis in coaching is not on examining or diagnosing the past, but is more about planning for the future. Rather than focusing on how bad a problem is, the client is encouraged to
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The personalised support structure offered by life coaching helps the client deal with human factors like fear, doubt, a loss of stamina, negative thoughts and mental blocks that might otherwise get in the way of them achieving the results they desire. One ‘tool’ that might help change feelings of doubt and fear to ones of confidence and optimism, is the ability to recall happy, positive memories from the past. By engaging in regular coaching sessions, an individual is able to take time out each week to look objectively at their life. Without this discipline, many would not find the time to do it. Similarly, having someone to talk to and plan with each week, helps to keep them focused and motivated. So, take a look at your life as it is today, as it will be in the months and years to come, and if there are things you’d like to change to make your life run better, to realise ambitions, fulfill potential, be happier, less stressed, more profitable, more peaceful, sociable, or fun - maybe life coaching is the way forward for you! By Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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Business Focus Email essentials What does your email address say about you? Does it matter what your email address is? It may not seem that important, but it’s something you should consider. If you have your own website (and if not, why not?), it makes sense to use the same domain name, such as info@yourcompany. com for example. Having your own website but using a free service such as Google Mail or Hotmail just screams cheap and unprofessional. It says that you’ve probably paid for a cheap website package and it didn’t include email. That may or may not be true, but it’s the impression it gives. Especially if you have a small and basic website to go with it. What should go before the ‘@’? It doesn’t really matter. If its’ an email address for a particular person in the company, use their name. A common format is joe.bloggs@yourcompany.com. Small companies may just use first names, but adding a surname can make you appear to be a bit bigger and a bit more professional. If the email address is for the whole company, or for a specific department, use an appropriate term, such as accounts@ yourcompany.com or sales@yourcompany. com. Something like info@yourcompany. com or enquiries@yourcompany.com can be a useful generic email address if people aren’t entirely sure who, or which department, they are trying to contact. Beware that these types of addresses will get lots of spam though. When a spammer finds your website, it’s easy to just guess info@yourcompany.com, whereas john. smith@yourcompany.com is less likely to be guessed.
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What if you don’t have a website? Or what if you can’t use your domain name? If you have to use a free email service, you still need to make an appropriate choice. Everybody has heard of Hotmail and it is known for personal email. A business could come across as a bit unprofessional by using Hotmail. It definitely gives an impression of being a low tech company, so don’t use it if this is important for your business. Email accounts, from home phone providers give an impression of working from home. Again, this may or may not be important for your image. Google Mail probably has about the best reputation amongst free email providers. It is a popular choice for techies, so it gives a slightly better impression than Hotmail or Yahoo email accounts. People don’t like to use the phone any more, so if you have an email address and if you have an enquiry form on your website (and if you don’t, you should have) then make sure you check it regularly - at least a few times every day. Losing customers because you get out of the habit of checking your emails is crazy. If you don’t respond to emails, a lot of prospects will choose a competitor who does, rather than using the phone to call you. If you’re out and about a lot, its no excuse - you can easily have setup and check email on your smartphone. For help and advice on any of the above email Neil Duckmanton at solutions@upbeatdesign.co.uk
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Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile! It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Managing Director John Kendall feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps.
Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service the Mansfield & Chesterfield areas and John is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth
is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show
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fter a hugely successful launch in September, Razzamataz Mansfield is now embarking on it’s second term. Principal Claire Blower says “We’ve had a fantastic first term and the feedback from both parents and students has been excellent. It is so satisfying to see the kids having so much fun and making new friends whilst getting such excellent tuition.”
Limited spaces are available in Razz Minis (aged 4-5) and Juniors (aged 6-8) where 2 groups for each age group are already running. Spaces are also available for Inters (aged 9-11) and Seniors (aged 12+) To find out more or to book a taster session call Claire on 01623 636171 or email Mansfield@razzamataz.co.uk
Razzamataz offers exceptional training in Dance, Drama and Singing for children aged 4-18 including Street Dance, Pop Singing and Musical Theatre. Razzamataz Mansfield runs from Oak Tree Leisure Centre on a Saturday and currently has FREE taster sessions available. Claire added “Myself and my fabulous team of teachers are very excited about 2012! We have so much to look forward to including ‘Razz has got talent’ Scholarship auditions, our Summer Showcase and a West End performance in November, joining 11 other schools from around the country”
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January Crossword Clues Across 7 Reckless (13) 8 Rainbow (8) 9 Nutritional regime (4) 10 Astonish (7) 12 Planet’s path (5) 14 Extent (5) 16 Get hitched for the second time (7) 19 Thing (4) 20 Current (2-2-4) 22 Clasp for making electrical connection (9,4) Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 13 15 17 18 21
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Forever Green
f you didn’t manage to get out into the garden to do a bit of pottering over the festive period, I hope you at least had the chance to take a stroll in a beautiful green space for some fresh, crisp air. If walking is not your thing, what about some winter digging (weather permitting obviously) which is just the ticket for burning off that Christmas pud! But do be warned, it’s better to take it at a steady pace, because a sudden bout of hard work on a cold day can over stretch underused muscles, so be sure to warm up first (you’ll feel a bit silly doing star jumps in the front garden, but at least you won’t be out of action for the following week!). During January, the ground is often frozen and the plants are still fast asleep, but it won’t be long before the snowdrops are peeking through and the Hellebores are providing a bit of mid-winter sparkle. It’s during the darker months when you really appreciate those small pockets of colour, and also the importance of evergreens, especially those with well-defined structures. Shrubs such as Box (Buxus) clipped into tall slender cones, or Yew (Taxus) in perfectly trimmed spheres, are easily overlooked in summer when the colourful perennials are in full flower, but at this time of the year, when covered in snow or frost, they are a valuable addition to the garden. There may not be many jobs to do this month, but January is a great time of the year for designing and planning new projects. It might be that you want to begin growing vegetables this year and need to build a raised bed, it may be a border which looks tired or overgrown, or it could be a whole makeover. Whatever it is, plan it now and it will be much easier (and cheaper) come spring. The planning stage is the key to success. Think about a wedding, birthday or even Sunday lunch. Without planning,
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organisation and preparation, the big day would be a flop. It’s the same with a great garden; it doesn’t happen on its own! Happy gardening! Lee www.inspiredgardens.net
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The Three Best Resolutions To Make
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t the end of the year, most of us tend to take stock and decide to make some changes: lose weight, spend less, stop smoking. The thing is, we are creatures of habit, and it’s difficult to change things, especially when we see them as a sacrifice. So instead of a long list of things that we may never get round to, here are my top 3 resolutions that you should definitely make. Smile more! It’s amazing how much brighter the world looks when you smile. The more you smile, the more people will smile back at you. Spread a little happiness to be happier, and it’s free! Change one thing. Just one thing might be all you need to make a difference. Drink an extra glass of water daily. Buy blue eye shadow instead of brown. What one thing
can you think of that will shake things up? And finally, the most important of all:Don’t make any resolutions! Save yourself untold stress and just forget about it. When you are ready to make a change, you will do it, no matter what time of year it is. So, keep in mind your general goals, to be healthier, wealthier and wiser, but do it when you’re ready, not when the calendar tells you to. Happy New Year! By Rita Williams Hall
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New Year, New Job
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espite the current economic climate, there are still jobs out there, and if you are really determined to find work, you
will. Firstly, put yourself on a good job website like www.direct.gov.uk. Register with employment agencies or simply send your CV out on spec.
Far more jobs are picked up through personal recommendations than through job ads. Tell people you are looking for work and let them act as your eyes and ears, plus with online networking sites there has never been an easier way of getting your name out there. Make yourself more saleable by increasing
your skill set. There are plenty of free courses around and why not consider doing voluntary work? As well as learning new skills, you will show a potential employer that you are proactive, hardworking and self motivated. Make sure that your CV is up to date and tailor it to suit the skills needed for the job you are applying for. If you need help producing a CV, check out the BBC or the Jobcentre Plus websites for starters. The most important thing is to regard your search for a job as a full time exercise: the job of getting a job if you like. If you put in the necessary time and effort, you will eventually be successful! By Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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Community Information SANTA AND HIS CHEERLEADERS Wow ! what a December for the Edwinstowe and Dukeries Lions Club, it started early in December when SANTA switched on the lights in Ollerton, from then on he visited most of the local areas, Clipstone, Bilsthorpe, Edwinstowe, he even stayed outside Ollerton ASDA and Ollerton TESCO.
friends so if you want to add to your social life and do something very worthwhile give Lion Jon Yarwood a call on 07581 265531 or e mail on jon.c.yarwood@gmail.com it could be the best call you have made for ages. Finally The Edwinstowe and Dukeries Lions Club would like to wish you all a very HAPPY HEW YEAR,
In the picture he made a special visit to The Red Lion Pub in WELLOW and instead of his usual ELF helpers he was assisted by Edwinstowes renowned SPOTLIGHT CHEERLEADER dancers. A very special mention must go to these girls and their parents who also helped several nights collecting, it is very hard work and without their help could not have visited as many homes as we like to, in addition to the cheerleaders The Lions were supported by the Clipstone scouts and Bilsthorpe Albion Football Club. So a great big thank you goes to everyone who worked so hard, and even the weather was kind this year as well. The very final figures are not quite in, however it looks like The Lions have raised in excess of ÂŁ 4250.00, this money will be used wisely in helping local people and local causes throughout the coming year. A final thank you must go out to the most important people of all and that is YOU the general public who time and time again dig deep to give to us their hard earned cash, particularly considering the difficult times that we are experiencing. The Christmas Sleigh run is only one of the events we organise throughout the year, we have dances, race nights Easter raffles, quiz evenings and hopefully a special CEILIDH in mid February.
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Community Information SHERWOOD FOREST PROBUS CLUB EDWINSTOWE. The Club is a none profit and none charity organisation for retired or semi-retired men over the age of 53. The Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 11.30 a.m. at the South Forest Complex, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe. The speakers subjects are as follows- January “Nuisance Complaints”, February “Looking Behind Closed Doors”, and March - “World War One”. Anyone interested in joining the Club please contact Mr.Bryan Frettsome (President) on 01623822827, Mr. Colin Roker on 01623822220 or just turn up at one of the meetings. DUKERIES U3A, OLLERTON Have you made any New Year Resolutions? Why not make one of them to pay a visit to the Dukeries U3A on the
third Monday of the month at 1.30pm at the Jubilee Hall, Ollerton? Don’t let the name ‘University’ put you off. It’s used generically to cover all people, all interests, and requires absolutely nothing academic. All you need to qualify is to be retired, have an interest in people and an urge to get involved and to keep active. You could join any of our numerous groups – we cater for everyone! Here are some of the things we have on offer. Art Appreciation, Architecture, Bridge, Hand Bell Ringing, History, Stitch Craft, Paper/Card Craft, Day Trips, Holidays, Woodwork, Luncheon Clubs (Weekday & Sunday), Gardening, Book / Reading Group, Ten Pin Bowling, Scrabble, Theatre Trips and Walking. Come and see us soon – it costs only £1 for a visit and you will be made very welcome. For more details ring 01623 824789. We look forward to seeing you!
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Blidworth & District Historical Society
ur meeting on 6th December saw the launch of the Society’s new project. In 2014 it will be one hundred years since the start of the 1st World War. Over forty young men from the Parish of Blidworth lost their lives as a result of this conflict. At that time the Parish of Blidworth included much of what is now Ravenshead, including Fishpool and Harlow Wood, part of Berry Hill and Rainworth. The Project will look at where the men were born, their parents and families, schools, work and recreation.
If you have any information we could use in this project we would be grateful to hear from you.
The Society want this to be a community project that looks at how the Parish of Blidworth and its people were affected by this tragic war. We would be very interested to find surviving relatives who may have photographs, newspaper cuttings and other memorabilia of these men and their families as well as information relating to village life during that time.
We meet at the Blidworth Methodist Hall on Main Street on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm. New members are always welcome.
Following this, members had a most enjoyable Christmas ‘fuddle’ with refreshments concluding with a quiz. During the evening the Society’s archive of old photographs was available, also a ‘book table’ for the purchase of local history books. Slides of the old village were also shown.
Please contact Dale Smallwood, Secretary, 15 Main Street, Blidworth NG21 0PX. 01623 479978 or email dalesmallwood@ntlworld.com
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