Spotlight on West Bridgford January 2014 by david clark

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Contents

What’s Your Goal? 6 Puzzle Pages 8 Spanish Casserole 10 Wood Burning Stoves 12 Kitchen Design Ideas 14 Business Focus 16 Win a Meal for 2 18 Smooth Operator 20 Get Switched On 22 New Year New Body 24 Local Info 26 A Pain In The Neck 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 Blueberry Marketing Trusted Delivery Partner of the Spotlight Magazine

With the dawning of the new year, our first thought must be to wish all our readers, advertisers and contributors a very happy healthy and prosperous 2014, and also to thank the thousands of you who read the magazines every month. If you haven’t already done so, it is time to make your new years resolutions, and here’s hoping, that whatever it is, that you can keep it going - at least until the end of the month! 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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What’s Your Goal?

any of us use the New Year as a time to plan ahead and set goals or resolutions. What would you like to achieve in 2014, and how would you like your life to be different?

It’s possible to set goals for most areas of life: - health, career, social life, relationships and finance for instance. Or you might look at the different roles you play, such as wife, friend, mother, employer, and use your thoughts about how you could improve your success in those roles to help determine your goals. Only you can decide what would really make a positive difference to your life, and you are most likely to succeed if you select goals that really matter to you. There is less chance of success if you are trying to achieve something because another person wants you to. Indeed some New Year’s resolutions only last a few days. To make a lasting change it’s important to make sure your goals are realistic, and to seek motivation, inspiration and support to help you stay on track. Do not set yourself too many goals or set targets way beyond your reach, as you will soon become disheartened and less likely to succeed. It’s better to set smaller goals that you can add to, or increase if things go well, and build on your positive results

Where relevant, you may also want to get inspiration, advice and training from others such as weight loss experts, sports trainers or personal and career coaches. Other useful tools include imagery – this might be visualising yourself having achieved your goals, or sticking photographs which represent success to your fridge door or mirror. You might also find the use of quotes, role models and affirmations useful. An affirmation is a statement which says what you are aiming for in a positive way, and in the present tense. It helps to imprint positive beliefs on your subconscious. Finally, don’t forget to congratulate yourself when you do achieve success. Break your goals down into manageable steps, and celebrate by rewarding yourself at each milestone. Here are some useful Goal related quotes: ‘A goal is a dream with a deadline’ – Napoleon Hill ‘If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else’ – Yogi Berra By Susan Brookes-Morris

Some people like to write their goals down or share them with others, and this can add to the accountability that individuals feel around goal setting, thus improving their chances of success. It can also be useful to ask for support from friends, who can give you gentle reminders if you are in danger of going off track.

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Puzzle Page

Across 1 Fragrant flower / girl’s name (7) 5 Sound reflection (4) 8 Structure (5) 9 Yanking (7) 11 Large book (4) 12 Two-yearly (8) 15 Political organisation (5) 16 Tiny biting insect (5) 19 Unit of computer memory (8) 21 Covetousness (4) 23 Once daily (7) 25 String of closely spaced islands (5) 26 Exude (4) 27 Whereabouts (7)

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Down 2 Relating to the stomach,etc. (9) 3 Female horse (4) 4 Serviette (6) 5 Snake-like fish (3) 6 Reddish Indian dye (5) 7 Main artery (5) 10 Nutritious edible pulse (6) 13 Clever and original. (9) 14 Spindle (6) 17 Calm, dependable (6) 18 Circular series of events (5) 20 Phrase or saying (5) 22 Couple (4) 24 Furrow (3)

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Spanish Style Casserole

A Spanish casserole is just the thing for this cold wintry weather. Try adding whole olives too for a real authentic taste. Preparation time 30 minutes Cooking time 1 hour Serves 6

Ingredients 2 tsp vegetable oil 600g/1lb 5½oz thick, good quality pork sausages 150g/5½oz chorizo, cut into serving pieces 1 medium onion, sliced 1 small chilli, seeds removed, flesh chopped 2 fat garlic cloves, finely chopped 75ml/2¾fl oz white wine 400g/14oz tinned tomatoes, chopped 200g/7oz canned butter beans, or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2-3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp clear honey

releases a lot of fat and I prefer to drain this off. Add the onion, chilli to the same pan and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and the wine then bring the mixture to a simmer until the liquid has reduced in volume by about a quarter. Add the chopped tomatoes and the beans then return the sausages and chorizo to the pan and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over a low heat, cover the pan with a lid and cook for at least 45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reduced in volume. If the sauce becomes too dry, add a little more water or wine. Just before serving, stir in the honey and season, to taste. Then serve over plain boiled rice or creamy mash, and sprinkle with parsley.

Method Heat the oil until hot, add the sausages and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until browned but not completely cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside on a warm plate. Add the chorizo to the empty pan and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp and golden-brown. Remove from the pan and set aside with the pork. Chorizo

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How To Wake Up Refreshed

o you spring out of bed each morning D with the bright eyes and energy of a five-year-old on Christmas morning? No,

and interferes with the quality of our sleep. A good mattress should support your spine and allow your body to relax totally.

But there are a few tips which might help:

Have a bath – Yes really. A soak before bed will relax your muscles and calm your mind. Lavender bath products are especially good at inducing sleep.

me neither.

Get enough sleep – It’s so obvious it actually does need stating: most of us do not get anywhere near enough sleep. Sleep needs vary from person to person, but most of us need at least eight hours uninterrupted shut-eye. I haven’t slept like that since my children were born, and the oldest is now eight! Make your room dark and quiet – Too much extraneous light and noise is not conducive to good sleep. Invest in thick curtains or a sleep mask if light is an issue and soft earplugs if your neighbour has noisy dogs or a twitchy car alarm.

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Renew your mattress – Mattresses do not last forever. They become saggy and less supportive with age, which makes us fidget

Clear your head – It’s difficult to sleep if your head is still whirring from the events of the day. Concentrate on your breathing and allow thoughts to float away. Anything you are dealing with will still be there tomorrow and you’ll cope better if you’ve had a good night’s sleep. By Louise

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Wood Burning Stove Tips!

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woodburning stove and another at face value. But behind the stylish façade of a modern appliance there are a few key factors to consider before making your decision. Output Your local professional installer will be able to calculate the size of appliance required for your intended location. In addition to room size, the following must be considered when “sizing” an appliance: • Rate of refuelling • Temperature requirements • Household insulation • Appliance efficiency Efficiency When you are in the showroom, you may find that some woodburning stoves quote net efficiency while others quote a gross figure. Arguably, the gross figure gives a more realistic representation of an stove’s performance. As a guide, to convert to ‘gross’ simply multiply the ‘net’ figure by 0.91 (for wood burning appliances) or 0.98 (for solid mineral fuel burning appliances). The efficiency of an woodburning stove is roughly based on its design. Traditional open fires will display the lowest efficiency figures, often well below 50% (gross). Closed appliances such as room heaters and stoves are far more efficient, with a typical gross efficiency of up to (and in some cases exceeding) 80%. Another high efficiency solution is the pellet stove. This appliance is fed with wood pellets (see below) via a

Fuel Type: Firewood – If sourcing your own firewood, ensure that you “season” it to a point where moisture content is less than 25%. If buying firewood from your supplier, politely ask them to prove that the moisture content is consistent with the figure they advertise. Avoid burning treated wood at all costs. It can damage the appliance, but more importantly your health. Following the guidance above will ensure that your wood burner stays healthy and works well for many years. Most firewood stoves can burn wood briquettes as well (but always check with the manufacturer first). Pellets (wood) - Pellet stoves are designed to be super-efficient at converting fuel into useful heat. These stoves are capable of operating for many hours without refuelling, as an automatic feed from a storage hopper supplies pellets. The pellets themselves are a clean heating solution and require less storage space than conventional wood logs. Installation/Home insurance When considering your first or replacement wood burning stove, check with your home insurance provider about their requirements. In order for your installation to be deemed legal, you will need to have your stove installed by either a registered installer from a competent person scheme (such as HETAS) or the installation has to be signed off by the local area Building Control. Laurence Jones

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Common Sense Kitchen Design

re you thinking of installing a A new kitchen this year? Here are 5 design principles that will help you to a produce functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchen for your home.

The “Work Triangle” (the triangle made by the range, the sink and the refrigerator) should be compact enough that it allows convenient and effective circulation for the chef, but generous enough that 2 people working in the kitchen aren’t bumping into one another. It also shouldn’t intersect with the kitchen island or other projecting cabinets/ countertops. As a general rule of thumb, the sum of the three sides of the work triangle should be no less than 15’ and no greater than 25’. Gathering/entertaining areas in the kitchen should be independent of the Work Triangle so that guests can nibble on appetizers, enjoy a drink, and watch the chef without getting in the way of the cooking. At the same time, it’s useful for the gathering/entertaining area to have a direct view of the kitchen’s Work Triangle. Architectural drawings should include the geometry of appliance doors. This typically includes the swing of the refrigerator door(s), the oven and dishwasher in their open positions and any other key operations like pull-out trash bins (dashed on the plans below). While these

operations will most likely overlap in some areas, it’s important to control which ones overlap. For instance, the oven door and dishwasher door can have overlapping operations as the two are typically in use at different times. The sink, trash and dishwasher have an important linear relationship. The design of a kitchen should take the sequence of meal cleanup into consideration. Most households clear, rinse and place dishes into the dishwasher in that order. Subsequently, the kitchen design should locate the trash, sink and dishwasher in a linear order with the trash being closest to the dining room table (or breakfast nook). Kitchen ergonomics should address more than just cooking. How the home owners enter the home and unload their groceries is an important, and often overlooked, design consideration. Locating the refrigerator and pantry near the entry of the kitchen (and preferably near some countertop) makes a kitchen work much more smoothly in general. Kitchens are complicated design puzzles and while we don’t always hit all 5 of these principles with each kitchen, all 5 play an important role in the design process. The kitchen designs below show a range of possibilities all using these 5 principles as a departure point. courtesy of buildllc.com

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The Dental Suite

The Dental Suite’s amazing Same Day Teeth

your smile is making you and those Igetfaround you frown, then don’t panic. Just a completely new one...in a day! Sufferers of afflictions such as missing teeth, extremely loose teeth or even ill fitting dentures can benefit from dental implants. What is it? At the Dental Suite centres they offer a Same Day solution. Using the latest generation of dental implants with specially treated surfaces and improved thread designs, together with new proven and accepted techniques they can achieve much greater implant stability enabling them to fit dental implants and provide you with a tooth replacement to wear home on the same day. Healing is quicker too with less discomfort and a second surgery is not normally required. Why The Dental Suite? The Dental Suite’s Dr Kalpesh Bohara (GDC no 78104) has successfully placed over 1000 dental implants during his career, helping patients with severely damaged teeth to confidently speak, eat and smile again. Many people can feel that their smiles are in too bad a state to hold dental implants – but with a free complementary consultation, they can thoroughly check the condition

of your gums and jaw to ascertain the treatments meets your need. They have the experience to ensure your journey to a new, confident smile is comfortable and pleasant. At the Dental Suite, having Same Day Teeth is now more realistic than ever. Until the 15th February 2014, they are offering a free consultation and x-rays worth £125. The Dental Suite utilises the latest in dental technology to craft a smile that fits you. Their focus is on the individual patient, their desires and their needs. They are not interested in giving everyone the Hollywood smile, unless that is what they want! The Same Day Teeth really is a fantastic offer and they promise to talk you through the steps in detail to ensure that you are comfortable. So, if this sounds like the perfect option for you, then give them a call today. Nervous patients need not worry anymore. The Dental Suite has treated thousands of nervous patients over the years, some which have not seen a dentist in as long as 20 years. If you are nervous you can be assured that the team at the Dental Suite have probably treated somebody more nervous than you! Dr Kalpesh Bohara, clinical director of The Dental Suite, says that he enjoys treating nervous patients and helping them overcome their fears. He is also certified to offer dental sedation. Please look at their website www.nottinghamsmiles.co.uk for more details Please quote SPOTLIGHT, when booking to qualify for the free consultation and x-rays (worth £125). Please note this offer is valid until 15th of February 2014. THE DENTAL SUITE 67 MELTON ROAD, WEST BRIDGFORD, NOTTINGHAM, NG2 6EN TEL NO 0115 832 0204 www.nottinghamsmiles.co.uk

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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. Sign up to the website and get an e-mail for two free drinks when purchasing a meal www.gkpubs.co.uk/west-bridgford/ladybay Follow on facebook, then inbox Ali to receive a free pint voucher: www.facebook.com/ladybaypub

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Smooth Operator

few months ago I was in India and popped into a barber’s for a trim. While I was there I was offered a shave, and what a shave it was. I came out feeling super-smooth, refreshed and, according to my wife, heavenly fragrant! I visited that particular establishment several times during our stay. On our return to England, I wasn’t feeling the love from my previously trusty electric razor. I wondered if there was any way to recreate that lovely sensation of a really smooth wet shave in my own bathroom. So began my research, in barbers, on the web, and in the ‘male grooming’ section of our local chemist store.

My friend the Indian barber had used a steamy, almost unbearably hot towel on my face prior to shaving. This I learned was to soften the hairs and open the pores. A steamy hot morning shower will do pretty much the same thing. One of the reasons I switched to an electric razor several years ago, was because I was fed up with suffering from ingrown hairs and razor burn. I discovered that both of these issues are linked to poor lubrication and dull blades. Like many European men I have particularly thick and very stiff stubble, and because my hair is dark I often look as though I have a five o’clock shadow by lunchtime. In India, the barber used a pre-shave oil massaged all over my chin to further soften the hairs. I had no idea these even existed prior to my trip, so I was delighted to find that I could buy very similar products back in the UK.

as this tends to close pores and stiffen the hairs. Badger-hair brushes were unanimously considered the best and last many years if looked after. The cream should be applied in a circular motion, which lathers better, while lifting the whiskers and exfoliating the skin. Blades should be very sharp so buy the best quality you can afford and replace regularly. Hold the area of skin you wish to shave taut, and let the razor glide over it in the direction of hair growth. Don’t apply pressure because that’s how nicks occur. Make sure you rinse the blade frequently. If you want a closer shave, re-lather then run the razor back over the skin in the opposite direction to the hair growth. When you’ve finished, splash your face with cool water. This closes the pores. Then apply a good quality aftershave balm, avoiding anything which contains alcohol as this can irritate the skin. If you do manage to nick your skin, make sure you have a styptic pencil on hand. These can be bought in good pharmacies and contain aluminium sulphate. When dabbed on to a small wound, they stop the bleeding as if by magic. So there you have it, my guide to being the smoothest guy around. By Tom Hancock

Then there’s the shaving cream. Several barbers advised that I should buy glycerine-based products, because they provide high-quality lubrication and are kind to the skin. They also advised that I should avoid anything containing menthol,

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Get Switched On!

raditional light bulbs have now been phased out across Europe, and we are gradually getting used to the low-energy alternatives. But with a whole new set of names, numbers and jargon to get used to, it can be difficult to know if you’re buying the right thing. There are three main types of low-energy bulbs available – compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), halogens and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). CFLs use only a fifth of the electricity that an old incandescent bulb would, because they don’t generate as much heat. This also means that they are kinder to your light fittings. Replacing one bulb in your house can save you £7 a year, so the savings can really add up! They also last a lot longer. One disadvantage of CFLs is that they can take a little while to reach their full brightness, unlike halogens and LEDs which come on straight away. Some CFLs don’t work well at low temperatures, so are not suitable for unheated rooms or garages. LED bulbs are even more efficient than CFLs and can save you nearly £7.50 per bulb per year. They usually cost more to buy, but can last up to 30 years! Halogen bulbs use a similar amount of energy as incandescent bulbs, and so are more expensive to run than CFLs and LEDs. They also have a much shorter lifespan.

LEDs and halogen bulbs can be disposed of with your normal waste, but you will need to take CFLs to a recycling point or tip as they contain a small amount of mercury.

A wide range of bulb fittings is now available – particularly in CFLs – and you should be able to find one to fit all your existing lighting, including ceiling spotlights and chandelier fittings. Most can also be used with dimmer switches. Remember to check that the shape and size of the new bulb is suitable. To choose the correct wattage, you simply need to divide by five – so if a lamp used to take an old 60W bulb, you will now need a bulb of around 12W.

You will also need to consider the lumen (lm) value to find out how bright the bulb is. The brightness of an old 60W bulb is roughly equivalent to 700–900lm and a 100W bulb equates to 1300lm. Finally, look at the colour temperature of the bulb to decide on the type of light you require. This is measured in Kelvin (K). A low value (2700K) means the light is warmer (often labelled as ‘warm white’), whereas a higher value (3500K+) will give you a colder white effect. By Alex Albrighton

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New Year, New Body!

o you are thinking of getting into shape S for the new year after all the excesses of Christmas. If you are looking for some great fitness tips, well, we have got you covered. Here you will find some of the best ways to get your body into the shape that you have always dreamed of. Read on to find out how our tips can help you.

Tip! Always have a backup plan for your workouts. If you were planning on doing an hour of cardio and strength training, but then can’t get to the gym on time, you’ll have an alternative workout. Tip! Don’t be afraid to ask for help at the gym. If you don’t know how to use a machine, go ahead and ask. You may need a personal trainer at first because you may not have the selfcontrol to push through your first couple of workouts. A good trainer can help you identify your problem areas, figure out your goals and suggest a workout regimen that suits your needs. Although your first gym session can be scary, you can breeze right through it by hiring a professional to get you started. Give yourself a powerful start to a great workout plan! Tip! If working out in a gym bores you, you are not alone. Don’t be discouraged to see other people fervently exercising in the gym. Gym classes, led by an instructor, are an excellent way to improve your overall fitness level. Instructors plan routines in advance to optimize the right proportions of muscle work, aerobic work and stretching for each class. You just show up, follow the teacher’s lead, listen to some good music, and hopefully have some fun too.

In order to maximize your fitness routine at the gym, be sure to only rest when needed between sets. This will save time, at the gym and get you moving to other activities quicker. Later on in your workout you’ll need more rests, however you can start it off strong without any ill effects. Tip! A good way to make sure you routinely do as much as you can to get fit is to take a friend to the gym with you. When you take friends to workout with you they not only make sure you don’t slack on going to the gym, but they help motivate you when you’re there as well. Workouts can be very hard to finish, especially if you do not enjoy going to the gym. The best thing that you can do is to find extra motivation and incentive to get to where you want to be. Think of all the people who said you could not get skinny and use that as fuel to your fire in the gym. Tip! A 24-hour gym can be a useful ally in the fight for total fitness. While establishing a consistent exercise routine is a good thing, what if the would-be fitness maven’s schedule dictates that the only time he or she has to work out is at two am? Ask around if you feel that you’re performing an exercise wrong. Working out is all about experiencing new things, but sometimes when you perform an exercise without correct form it can lead to lessthan-ideal gains or even injury. Asking your fellow gym-goer can be helpful, but an experienced trainer who helps people work out generally has more expertise in those areas than your average Joe. As you can see, there are many quick, yet efficient things you can do, right now, to get your body into shape. Follow our tips and you will see your body change into the shape that will make you proud. What are you waiting for? Get out there and try our tips.

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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 The Poppy Folk Club Sunday 19th January is concert night with the amazing banjo player and singer: Dan Walsh. Tickets £7.50. The next meeting will be on Sunday 16th February for a music and song session. All welcome. See the website for more details: www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk or contact Phil & Julie 0115 9812861, Dave 07790 943893, email phil@poppyfolkclub.co.uk. The South Notts Flower Club The March meeting of the South Notts Flower Club is on March the 11th from 7.30pm at Edwalton Church Hall, Wellin Lane, Edwalton NG12 4AP. The meeting is titled “Spring into Action” demonstrated by Wendy Pitkin of Sutton Coldfield W. Midlands. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact Gail Tel. 01159822070 for more information. West Bridgford WI will be holding their first meeting of 2014 at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Road Monday Jan 27th at 7.30 pm when Kathy Powis will be talking about the Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington. New members are always welcome as are visitors. 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 Notts Orienteering Club is a not-for-profit community sports club run by volunteers. We offer beginners 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 black-belt. 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

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.

‘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 Mick on 0115 8457024.’

The ladybay karate club have classes in traditional

shotokan karate at the scout headquarters in mona road,in lady bay. every monday & friday, from 7.00p.m -8.00p.m We welcome everyone from 8years to the more mature person who wishes to learn what this fascinating art has to offer.for further details please tel.01159821161 or visitour website. www.ladybaykarate.org.uk

Friends of Bridgford Park need volunteers of all ages to help keep our truly beautiful amenity in really good condition. The Friends plant, clear wooded areas, help all wildlife survive and increase. So we need people from all walks of life to join us Interested? Please contact Linda on 9819146 or Lorraine on 9816646 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. 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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A Pain In The Neck

ost of us have suffered neck pain at some point, generally after sleeping in an awkward position, or perhaps after a fall or a jolt. A cricked neck is often a temporary state of affairs. Rest and over-the-counter anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen, are usually sufficient to alleviate it. If the problem is muscular, a heat pad can help, though if you suffer with an inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, heat may exacerbate any inflammation, so a cold-pack would be preferable. If the cricked neck is a recurring issue, it’s useful to consult your GP in order to rule out underlying conditions such as arthritis or scoliosis.

An osteopath can be very helpful, as they are knowledgeable about musculo-skeletal problems and may be able to manipulate your bones and joints to realign them and alleviate the pain. They can also teach you some exercises to strengthen and stretch that area. Manipulating joints, especially in the neck region is not without risk, so be sure that your osteopath is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). Long-term, improve your posture, make sure you use a low, firm pillow when you sleep and take the time to stretch your neck gently during the day, especially if you sit at a computer for extended periods.

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Trent Bridge Rotary Club

With financial help from Trent Bridge Rotary Club and assistance from Rotarian David Drew a much-needed van has been refurbished for The Friary Drop-in Centre in West Bridgford. Founded by Anne Bremner MBE in 1988, the Friary provides help, support and fellowship for local people who are disadvantaged as a result of being homeless, living in temporary accommodation and/or long term unemployed.

Club member David Drew of David Drew Garages is pictured handing over the refurbished van to Ann Bremner MBE. For more information about Trent Bridge Rotary Club please visit the website (www. trentbridgerotary.org.uk) or email Colin Ferguson (fergusoncg@aol.com).

This includes advice, access to health services and employment skills development as well as material items for which the van will provide much-needed transport. Trent Bridge Rotary Club has supported the Friary over a number of years and this is their latest practical assistance for its work

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