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Spotlight on West Bridgford Contents
5 Best Diet Changes 6 Sale Savvy 8 New Year New Hobby 10 Puzzle Page 12 Keep Warm This Winter 14 Wedding Plans 16 Community Information 18 Social Butterflies 20 Big Garden Birdwatch 22 Recipe 24 Win a Meal for 2 26 Events Guide 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 leafletmedia.co.uk
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A warm welcome to 2013, and congratulations on surviving Christmas, and we hope that you had fun in doing so. Here’s hoping that we can all stay positive and have a happy and successful 2013. Despite all the doom and gloom Spotlight magazine continues to expand and deliver a top quality product month after month. Thanks again to all our advertisers and readers for a great year in 2012, and if we continue to support our local businesses and communities, 2013 looks like being even better. Spotlight magazine is delivered to 6,000 homes and businesses in the West Bridgford area each month, with similar magazines going to Mansfield South, Mansfield Central and Mansfield North. To Advertise or contribute: T: 0115 822 4995 E: info@spotlightlocal.co.uk Web: www.spotlightlocal.co.uk
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Best Diet Changes
A new year - a new start. How can you start improving your diet and your chances of leading a healthier lifestyle? First – eat breakfast! After many hours without food our bodies need refuelling to bring the blood sugar back up and ensure the brain and muscles are functioning properly. Eating breakfast aids concentration and creates energy. Drink more water We lose on average 2-4 litres of water a day, which needs to be replaced. Current advice is to drink 6-8 glasses daily to ensure that our brain, blood and muscles are able to function at their best. Eat more fruit and vegetables. Their vitamins and minerals boost the immune system, whilst antioxidants fight cancer and disease, and fibre cleanses the gut. We should eat five portions per day. Eat less red meat Reduce the risk of bowel and other cancers. Health experts suggest 500g per week (the equivalent of one steak, one pork chop, 2 sausages and a portion of Bolognese sauce) or 70g per day (three rashes of bacon). Eat more consciously Take time to really taste and savour the food in your mouth. Be aware of the textures and flavours - and chances are you will enjoy your food more whilst eating less of it! Remember, you are what you eat. Eat healthy, be healthy!
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Money Sense Sale Savvy!
SALE! No matter where you look or where you go, the message at this time of the year is the same: now is the time to bag yourself a bargain. Yet even though buying items in the sales can make your hard earned cash go further, please remember that you are still spending money, not saving it! Here are a few tips for getting the best possible deals without ending up with buyer’s remorse!
Alternatively, why not shop online? Still do the research, but buy in the comfort of your home without having to wrestle your way through a busy store. Online shops usually give some indication of stock levels. If they only have a few items left then make your purchase at the beginning of the sale, but if there are plenty, why not wait a week or so to see if the price drops further?
First of all, do your homework before the sales start. Visit your favourite shops and pick out the items that you really want to buy, and even try them on beforehand. Make a list and stick to it, then when the shops open you can make a beeline for the items you want without wasting time, and risking life and limb battling with a hundred other shoppers who are elbowing their way through the pile of reduced items!
When deciding what to buy in the sales, don’t choose anything that you wouldn’t be tempted to pay full price for. If you don’t love it, don’t buy it – or you could end up with something you won’t wear and it will end up being a complete waste of money – no matter how much you ‘saved’ compared with the usual price! When tempted to buy something, ask yourself whether you already have something like it in your wardrobe at home. If you do, it begs the question, do you really need it? You might have a penchant for a particular style or colour, but honestly, how many black pencil skirts do you really need?! That said, it is much better to buy items that you can add to your capsule wardrobe than it is to snap up a statement jacket, or bizarre shirt, that will only team up with one or two pieces in your clothing collection - even if does have 70% off! Stick with classic, timeless designs in tonal colours that suit your skin type, and in styles that flatter your body shape. Choose neutral colours which can be dressed up or down with colourful accessories and your clothes will go much further! So, armed with this guide to savvy sales shopping, go grab yourself a bag and bag yourself a bargain! Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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New Year New Hobby
at healthily, start exercising, get more sleep… As you list your usual New Year resolutions, why not add in something fun for once? January is the perfect time to lift your spirits out of a winter slump by starting a new hobby, and there have never been so many activities to try. To narrow down your choice, think about what you’d like to add your life. Do you want to meet more people? Be more active? Learn a skill? Get creative? You may want to develop something that you are already interested in, or try something completely new. Look around to find out what’s going on. Your adult education centre and library will be able to help, and you’ll find information in cafés, newsagents, community centres and local magazines. If you were inspired by the 2012 Olympics, you could try a new sport or exercise class, but getting fit doesn’t have to mean sport. Why not follow the Strictly contestants and sample the benefits of ballroom dancing or Zumba, or simply aim to get out more and enjoy the countryside? Geocaching is an exciting new outdoor activity that the whole family can enjoy. It’s essentially a high-tech treasure hunt. Another new trend is roller derby – a fastpaced contact sport where teams race to lap the opposition as they skate around the track.
If you fancy using your mind more than your body, you could learn a new language in preparation for a foreign holiday perhaps. Or build on an existing interest by joining a photography class or book group. Music can reduce stress and improve your mood, so why not dust off that instrument you haven’t touched for years and join an amateur orchestra? Choirs are increasingly popular and you’re sure to find a range of musical styles available. Crafts have had a real boost lately, with knitting and sewing groups setting up all over the country. Jewellery and cardmaking are also satisfying. You can get started quite cheaply and pick up the basics quickly. The bonus is that you get to keep the end result, or give it as a gift. You also have the potential to earn money by selling your creations. Increased access to computers means that we can get involved in a whole host of new communities without even leaving the house. Many of us enjoy researching our family trees and finding the facts behind our memories. It’s also easy to use social networks to track down old school friends and colleagues that we’ve lost touch with.
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And if none of these is for you, how about foraging, meditation, wine-tasting, line-dancing, magic tricks, bee-keeping, historical re-enactments, home baking… the list really is endless! Alex Brown
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Crossword Clues Across 1 American Space Agency (initials) (4) 4 Conjurer (8) 7 Refrain from an action (7) 9 Grunt (5) 11 Without restrictions (13) 12 Money or property (5) 17 Cross-examination (13) 18 Nimble (5) 19 Dry white wine (7) 20 Travel document (8) 21 Dormant Sicilian volcano (4)
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n the dark, dank days of January, it’s vital that we keep ourselves warm. For older people particularly, cold weather can lead to health problems such as chest infections, heart attacks and strokes. The Government recommends that we keep our main living room between 18 and 21°C, and the rest of the house at a minimum of 16°C. You may be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments of up to £400 if you were born on or before 5 July 1950 – call 08459 151515 for details. Also, the Warm Front Scheme (0800 316 2805) offers grants for heating and insulation improvements. Make sure you wrap up warm when you’re indoors and out, at daytime and night. Several thinner layers are more effective at trapping heat than one thick layer. Thermal underwear is a great investment, and a hat, scarf and gloves will stop you losing body heat.
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There’s nothing worse than being cold in bed, so use an electric blanket or hot water bottle before you get in, and wear bed socks. Eat plenty of warming stews and soups, and have regular hot drinks. Spices such as chilli, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and ginger will warm you up from the inside! It is also important to keep active – try to move around at least once an hour.
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Wedding with a greater opportunity to choose vows, readings and music which suits the individuals, all weddings have strict legal requirements. Your eligibility to marry will be checked, and your service must fulfil established criteria. If you wish to marry abroad, you must meet your destination’s wedding requirements as well as UK law. You will usually require a ring or rings as part of the ceremony. The Catering
Many say their wedding was the best day of their lives! For others, the stress of planning the event turned the whole thing into a nightmare. So, whether your dream wedding is big and grand, or small and simple, here are some tips to help you have your perfect wedding day. Some couples will pick their wedding date first, whilst others will choose their venue. If you have a strong preference for a particular date, then do try and book at least 12 months in advance as the most popular venues soon become booked for prime dates. Whilst a Saturday Summer wedding remains the most popular choice, some couples are increasingly taking advantage of discounted off peak and last minute wedding packages. The Ceremony To become legally married, you can choose a religious service, a civil ceremony, or get married abroad. Churches may require you to attend regularly, be baptised and /or live in the parish, so check this in plenty of time to avoid disappointment. Whilst many feel a civil ceremony can be more personal
Once you’ve arranged your wedding ceremony, you can think about your celebrations. As well as thinking about how you will get to your wedding, if your day includes several venues, you will need to provide your guests with directions or could choose to provide transport for them during the event. You will also need to decide where you want your photographs taken at a multi-venue wedding. Most newlyweds provide their guests with food and drink. Catering can be a large part of the wedding budget, so you should make sure you know what’s included in any packages offered. The timing of a wedding can be important in determining how many meals you will need to provide for guests. Lots of couples choose a theme for their wedding. This may be a colour based theme, or a genre such as Victorian or Hollywood. This theme can be facilitated through the clothing, flowers, invitations and table settings that are chosen. The Cake The wedding cake is a traditional part of many weddings. Increasingly modern designs and cakes with various
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flavourings are featured instead of tiered iced fruit cakes. The cake offers a further opportunity for the bride and groom to stamp their personality on proceedings, and some also choose to use the cake as a dessert for their guests to save on costs. The Venue Make sure your venue has the capacity to deal with all your guests, check the access arrangements for less mobile attendees, and if you have guests who want to stay overnight , ensure the venue has bedrooms or that there are hotels close by. If you want to celebrate until the early hours, check the venue’s licensing hours, and as some venues do not allow fireworks if they are high on your wish list, remember to ask about this before parting with a deposit. The Entertainment Many couples choose to have singers, musicians or entertainers as part of their wedding day. There may be a choir or other performers during the ceremony, an opportunity for music in the background at the Reception and to accompany evening dancing. Or you may choose to provide acts such as waiters who become opera singers, children’s’ entertainers, magicians, or a live band.
sufficient time to try on enough dresses to be sure you’ve found the perfect one. Think about your size, height and perhaps the theme of your wedding to determine whether an A line dress, Empire, Sheath, strapless, long or short dress will be the one for you. Do remember that you might require help to get into your dress on the day, particularly if it has a lace up back or small buttons. Set yourself a realistic budget, and remember that you need to pay for accessories too. Once the bride’s dress is chosen you can focus on the bridesmaids, other attendants and the bridegroom. Usually the style and formality of these will follow the brides outfit. Many of the guests, including the Mother of the Bride, will also want to take care to ensure they have the perfect clothing and accessories, so do encourage them to shop well ahead - and if there is a theme let them know, so that they can enjoy feeling a special part of your wonderful wedding day. Congratulations and enjoy planning your wedding! By Sue Brookes
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Whats 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 Abacus Preschool Open Afternoons Every Wednesday afternoon from 1.15 - 4.15. Come and have a taster session with your child and join us for an afternoon of fun and activities. We are now in fantastic new premises: The Sports Club, Regatta Way, West Bridgford NG2 5AT (half way between Radcliffe Road and Adbolton Lane). For more information, please call 0115 981 1142 or visit our website: www. abacusplaygroup.co.uk The Poppy Folk Club Sunday 20th January – Folk Day at The Poppy and Pint, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay. The day begins at 10:30am with a singaround and music session. All are welcome to come along to this, whether you play, sing, or just want to listen. The first concert begins at 1pm with an excellent line-up of local artists including the amazing Hicks and Goulbourn. The second concert starts at 3:45, again with a selection of great local performers, ending with the delightful Marc Block and The Breezes. The evening concert will begin at 8 O’clock and we have, all the way from Sheffield, the fantastic Kirsty Bromley and her band. All day tickets are £15 each. Individual concert tickets also available. See the website for more details: www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk or contact Phil & Julie 0115 9812861, Dave 07790 943893, email phil@ poppyfolkclub.co.uk. Sunday 17th February – Singaround and music session. All welcome. Sunday 24th February – In collaboration with the “Tales at the Watermill” storytelling group, The Poppy Folk Club presents singer, musician and storyteller Nick Hennessey. Tickets £8. The next meeting of the South Notts Flower Club is on the 12th February in Edwalton Church Hall, Wellin Lane Edwalton at 7.30pm. The meeting is titled ‘Angles and Tangles demonstrated by Pat Billing from Costock, Leics. New members and Visitors are welcome. Contact Gail for more information Tel. 0115 9822070. TAI CHI FOR THE OVER 50’s: New BEGINNERS’ class starts on Weds Oct 3rd, at the West Bridgford Community Centre, 12.45 - 1.45pm. Relaxed, controlled movement great for improving mental and physical well-being. Other classes available (Mon & Weds in WB), including simple, seated meditation sessions. Talks/demonstrations given at YOUR venue. For further information please go to www.taichi-joy.co.uk or tel Joy Parsons on 0115 9743542.
orienteering sessions in the community for people to learn how to read maps and get a bit of gentle exercise at the same time. We have three evening sessions available in Worksop, West Bridgford and Mansfield on Tues and Wed evenings. For more information call Catherine on 07940575758 or e mail hubclob@noc-uk.org Taekwon-Do (ITF) West Bridgford – www.tkdnottingham.co.uk From beginner to blackbelt. Training Twice A Week, Monday & Thursday evenings. Free Trial Session. One of the Top 10 Martial Arts in the World. Like Karate but with more emphasis on kicking. Great for Self Defence, Fitness & Suppleness, Self Confidence, Discipline & Respect. Contact Marcus Reilly (2nd Dan) 07973 405362, marcus.r@ntlworld.com CRB Checked, Valid Insurance, First Aid Certificate. Wilford Karate school - www.karate-nottingham. com/ We teach traditional Shotokan Karate to people from 7 years through to adults. Our club is part of a world wide federation and offers the unique opportunity to train under Master Asano Hanshi, 9th Dan. All abilities 7yrs + Mon 7-8pm Thu 7:30-8:30pm Brown and Black belts (Honbu) Tue 7:30-8:30pm At Nottingham Emmanuel School – Wilford. Contact C Goronwy 0115 9814246 for more details Mirabilé is looking for quality trained and/or experienced soprano singers. We are a small ladies ensemble covering a wide range of repertoire from early music to contemporary arrangements, both in English and other languages. We rehearse Monday evenings from 8.00-10.00pm in West Bridgford. For enquiries or audition details please contact: Alison Smith on 0115 9143510 alisonsmith20101@hotmail.co.uk
MODERN LINEDANCING CLASSES:- Daytime and Evenings Held in West Bridgford, Radcliffe on Trent, Plumtree (also Bakersfield and Stapleford) Suitable for Beginners, Improvers and Intermediate Levels. For further information please contact Pat on 0115 9140673. Rushcliffe Photographic Society is the areas leading camera club and we welcome all photographers over 18, whether novices or experienced. We meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 pm until 10 pm and offer a varied and exciting programme of events and activities from September to June.. You can find out more at www. rushcliffephotosoc.co.uk’
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2013: The Journey Starts Here!
appy New Year! How did you commence your 2013 journey? Did you have someone special to kiss at midnight? If not, well let’s hope this New Year was the last and 2013 is the year that you reach destination love! Remember there are, “Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard, their shadows searching in the night. Streetlights people, living just to find emotion, hiding, somewhere in the night...”* Well it all seemed a bit more romantic revamped on Glee! On paper, it seems a little seedy and very unsafe! If online dating is on your New Year’s Resolutions List, please remember to consider your safety. All reputable online dating agencies will advise; not to reveal too many personal details about yourself, not to invite someone you have not met before to your home, to meet in a neutral public place (preferably in daylight if alone), not to
get drunk, never to send anyone money and always follow your “gut”! That’s not referring to filling up on cakes! But to be cautious and listen to your instincts! If online dating is not for you then how about meeting people in real life? Join a social club , some are even specifically for singles like Social Butterflies (www.social-butterflies.net), they will arrange fun, sociable events that are hosted. Many of which you can bring a friend to offer support, even if they are not single themselves. If you don’t meet your soul mate you might make some new friends! Whichever route your journey to find love takes you in 2013 “don’t stop believing!” em x #Make FriendsFind LoveHaveFun2013 (*From Don’t Stop Believin’, Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Neal Schon)
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Big Garden Birdwatch Take part on January 26th-27th Did you know that British gardens occupy twice the area set aside for nature reserves? This means they play a vital role in wildlife conservation. How you can help Put up nest boxes and roosting pockets These provide places for birds to breed and sleep. Set up feeding stations High energy foods like stale cake, biscuits, pastry, pasta and potato are enjoyed by many birds. Raisins and other dried fruit are welcomed by Blackbirds and Thrushes. Most garden centres stock a variety of proprietary bird seed and nuts which appeal across the species but don’t forget to scatter some under hedges for shy birds like Dunnocks and Wrens who prefer to feed on the ground.
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Make sure fresh water is available It’s important for drinking and bathing. Once you’ve created a welcoming environment it’s time to sit back and take part in The Big Garden Birdwatch run by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds). Simply spend an hour recording how many birds and which species visit your garden on either the 26th or 27th of January and submit your results online at the address below. Not only will the results will be analysed and published on the site but you’ll get the warm glow that comes from knowing you’ve done your bit for bird conservation. Visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch
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Marmalade & Chocolate Shortbread January is the season for blood oranges. This recipe was a favourite childhood tea time treat, made with our Gran’s special home-made marmalade. If you make your own marmalade then you’re good to go: if not buy the best quality marmalade you can. Makes 24 Preparation time: twenty minutes plus 30 minutes chilling time. Cooking time: 40-45 minutes Ingredients 300g plain flour 50g finely ground rolled oats 250g unsalted butter (slightly softened and chopped into cubes) ½-1 tsp salt. 110g caster sugar Zest of an orange 115g good quality orange marmalade 100g good quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped
Method Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular baking tin (non-stick is best). Mix the flour, rolled oats and salt together. You can process them if you want a really fine mix or if you only have normal oats. Beat the butter, sugar and orange zest together until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the flour until the shortbread mixture sticks together in small clumps. Press a little more than half the mixture into the greased tin. Level and smooth the top. Spread this base with the marmalade and sprinkle the roughly chopped dark chocolate over the top. Crumble over the remaining shortbread mixture then refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 150C / Gas Mark 2. Bake shortbread for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool in the pan and cut into 24 before it cools completely. Notes: Milk chocolate can be used instead of dark. The resulting shortbread will be sweeter. Lime marmalade can be substituted with equally delicious results. The shortbread will keep in an airtight container for up to three days.
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Irish Country and Folk Night feat. Martin Taylor (The Badger) – Trent Navigation Thursday 24th January – Richie Muir – Monkey Tree Friday 25th January – Good Times DJ – Southbank Saturday 26th January – Good Times DJ – Southbank Sunday 27th January – Kris Ward – Copper Wednesday 30th January – Steak & Blues with Dino Baptiste – Trent Navigation Wednesday 30th January – Tom Wardle – Monkey Tree Thursday 31st January – Irish Country and Folk Night feat. Martin Taylor (The Badger) – Trent Navigation Thursday 31st January – Richie Muir – Monkey Tree Sunday 3rd February – Ben Hicklin – Copper Wednesday 6th February – Tom Wardle – Monkey Tree Wednesday 6th February – Ladies Night (3 courses £15 + half price cocktails) – Belle & Jerome Thursday 7th February – Richie Muir – Monkey Tree Sunday 10th February – Roy Stone – Copper
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