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Happy July everybody!
Sunscreens 6 Basic Car Maintenance 8 Pocket Money 10 A Good Read 12 T-Shirt Tips 14 Who’s For Ice Cream 16 Facts For A Super Summer 18 Puzzle Pages 20 Summer Recipe 22 Garden View 24 Tattoos 26 Why Floss 28 Index 30 Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 01623 706570 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
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Sunscreens
Do you know your factor 8’s from your factor 30’s and your UVA protection from your UVB? Browsing a display of sunscreens can certainly be confusing, so here’s a little help.
First to the basics: how do sunscreens work? Sunscreens, also commonly referred to as sun block, sun tan lotion and sun cream, are products which contain a combination of ingredients which help to prevent the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. There are two types of radiation, UVA has longer wavelengths and can cause lasting skin damage, skin aging and skin cancer, because they are not absorbed by the ozone layer and so can penetrate skin deeply, potentially causing the most harm. UVB has shorter waves, is partially absorbed by the ozone layer but can still cause sunburn and also skin damage and skin cancer. Most products focus on protecting against UVB rays, but those that describe themselves as broad spectrum provide protection against UVA and UVB. Sunscreens both absorb and reflect the sun’s harmful rays. You will see the expression ‘sun protection factor (SPF)’ on products. This is a measure of the products ability to prevent UVB from damaging the skin. For example if your skin would usually start to redden in the sun after 10 minutes, using a sunscreen with a factor of 30 suggests that you will not redden until you have been in the sun for 30 times as long as that which is 300 minutes.
depending on how fair your skin is as the fairer you are the faster you will generally burn. The time of day you are out will also have an impact. For example protection won’t be as good if you are exposed to full strength mid day sun compared to early morning rays. You should also remember that you will need to reapply sunscreens regularly throughout the day. There are a huge range of products to choose from. Sunscreens now come in lotions, creams, gels and oils. Many have additional ingredients to make them smell nicer, be water resistant, show up as a colour or be easy to rub in. There are also special varieties developed for the face and lips. One final thing to remember is that certain health conditions and medications can make a person more sensitive to sun exposure, so you might need to use a higher SPF if on antibiotics or antihistamines for example. If you are on medication it is best to seek professional advice. By Susan Brookes- Morris
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Basic Car Maintenance
A holiday is a wonderful opportunity to relax and take things easy, but it’s also when we place extra demands on our car. Whether planning a break on UK soil, or a trip by ferry to the continent, chances are that our motor is going to travel more miles than usual, and this could bring about unwanted trouble if we don’t take precautions. Holiday car-breakdowns are miseryinducing. I have vivid memories of steam billowing out of our car’s engine one summer as a teenager, and of my dad fixing up some temporary repair that involved a pop bottle.
Amazement that he had the know-how to do such a thing (I had up to this point branded him as a mechanophobe, if there is such a thing) didn’t make up for the frustration of being cooped up in a hot and stuffy car when I should have been out in the sunshine enjoying myself! Most car faults are simple things which could easily be avoided by a pre-holiday inspection. So, at least a week before you are due to go away, carry out these simple checks to reduce the risk of your dream break turning into a holiday nightmare!
Check the condition of the tyres, including the spare. Inspect for cuts, abrasions, bulges or embedded nails or stones. This could also be a good opportunity to use the jack and ensure it works properly! Check the tread and tyre pressure. If you are likely to be driving at sustained high speeds or with the car fully loaded, you may need to raise the pressure to higher than normal. Check the condition of the wiper blades and clean them with a tissue dipped in screen wash concentrate. If they look damaged or if they smear a clean screen, renew them. Make sure all external lights are functioning, including rear fog lights. Try the horn, clean the windows and wipe the lamp lenses and door mirrors. Finally, make sure you have a warning triangle, spare bulbs and a First Aid Kit, especially if you are travelling abroad as they are required in certain countries. Prevention is always better than cure, but don’t forget to take your breakdown cards and membership details – just in case! By Debbie Singh-Bhatti
First, check that your car won’t be due for an MOT or service while you’re away. Next, check all the fluid levels – engine oil and coolant; brake, clutch and power steering reservoirs; screen wash; automatic transmission fluid if appropriate – and top up if required. Inspect the fan belt for cracks and separation of the belt plies and get a new one fitted if necessary. Consider carrying a spare.
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Pocket Money
The Annual 2014 Pocket Money Survey by the Halifax revealed that 8 to 15 year olds received an average amount of £6.35 per week. Whilst parents or guardians were the main givers, a third of those surveyed also received pocket money from grandparents.
amounts if children do additional chores or achieve something significant .Of course you will need to make the possibilities appropriate to their age, and different chores can attract different bonuses depending on the time and effort required.
Thirteen year olds were the most likely age group to receive weekly amounts and boys received more on average than girls. Only a third of children said they would save up for something expensive, most preferring to ask for it as a present. Other surveys such as those by Roosterbank suggest children as young as 3 are getting pocket money.
Many parents find that the use of a reward chart is helpful, particularly for younger children as it shows clearly the financial benefits of completing extra tasks.
Whatever the amount, pocket money given in the right way can help children to learn the necessary skills and gain the confidence to handle money responsibly. If you are having trouble deciding how much pocket money to give your children, think about what you expect them to pay for from that money. You can involve your children in the decision process. Do you expect them to buy their own sweets and magazines with the money for example, and would this mean that they ended up eating fewer sweets than you currently buy for them which may lead to healthier choices? Or would you prefer to buy this type of thing and money will be for ‘special extras’ only?
Having regular conversations about what children are doing with their money, what they want to buy and why they want it is also important. This can help them understand the value of things much more clearly than when you pay for things for them because they have to decide whether to buy x or y. If you can bear it, it really is best to let them learn from their financial mistakes. Whilst many children will have a splurge when they first start receiving pocket money, as they get used to it they tend to become more careful about their choices. You can also help stimulate their thinking by talking about how you budget. By Susan Brookes-Morris
Commonly a basic payment plus bonus system is recommended. This includes a fixed amount which is given as long as children do certain expected things, perhaps keep their rooms tidy and do their homework for example. It is then ‘topped’ up by extra
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A Good Read
Eating for England – Nigel Slater
Why is Snot Green? – Glenn Murphy
Subtitled ‘The Delights and Eccentricities of the British at Table’, this is an extended love letter to British food over the last forty years. If you have fond memories of sharing a box of Black Magic at Christmas or spooning jam over school rice pudding, then this is for you.
Want to see a nine year old boy (or indeed, a thirtynine year old boy) reading? Well, buy a copy of this book and that’s what you’ll get.
Anyone who owns one of Nigel Slater’s cookbooks will know that there is as much pleasure to be had from reading the recipes as there is from following them. He writes about food with passion, knowledge and honesty, admitting his fondness for Heinz Tomato Ketchup , Smarties and other non-gastronomic treats. Here, he devotes short chapters (often no more than a paragraph or two) to a whole range of peculiarly British delights. Some are drawn from childhood memories, such as his father’s unsuccessful experiment with a coffee percolator (it ends up packed away next to the Christmas tree lights) or his mother’s blancmanges. Others are more contemporary and tells of the delight to be had from a visit to the fishmonger or the ritual of a Saturday farmers’ market. All are well written, funny and evocative. Whether you read this from cover to cover, or simply scan the chapter headings for whatever takes your fancy, this is a perfect book for thinking about food – and despite Slater’s reservations the last chapter will probably send you out to the shops for a packet of Pink Wafers!
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In fact, you’ll get more than that. Written by a member of staff from the Science Museum, this book answers those questions you’ve always wanted to ask – ‘Could you dig your way to Australia?’ (Come on, admit it – you tried to on the beach when you were seven), ‘Are people with bigger heads cleverer?’ and’ Why do we walk on two legs?’ for example – as well as some – ‘Do spiders have ears?’– that might never have occurred to you. Each question is answered in conversational style, anticipating the reader’s responses and taking the explanation further. Whilst there is a fairly heavy concentration on the grosser side of science – poo, snot and gas feature heavily – there’s also plenty of technical terminology and you really do learn something new on every page. Even how to stop an ice-cream headache – so well worth a read for that alone! By Kath Bennett
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T-Shirt Tips
T-shirts have come a long way from the undergarments they once were. They were introduced by the U.S Navy more than a century ago, and then became a staple item for manual workers.
In the 1950s, the T-shirt was popularized in Hollywood by James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause, and Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire and The Wild One. In the decades that followed, tees became more popular with both men and women. Today T-shirts are the most commonly purchased men’s clothing item. On average, each American owns about 15 of them, according to a recent survey of 6,000 men and women by trade group Cotton Inc. Cotton prices are rising though, so manufacturers have looked for cheaper alternatives. Many modern tees are made of low-quality cotton or cotton-blends. I’m sure I’m not the only person to be frustrated by a T-shirt which lost its shape after one wash, or bags in the wrong places after a couple of wears. When designers talk about tees they talk about fit, thickness, drape, and a T-shirt’s ability to hold its shape. These qualities are more often found in slightly pricier T-shirts.
brand isn’t using plied yarns, which are two single yarns twisted together to offer better strength, lustre and uniformity. If a shirt starts to lose its shape or stretch, it could be due to the lack of strength of the seams, insufficient twist in the yarn, or too few stitches per inch. The Good T-Shirt Guide Before buying: Check the seams, neckband, and hem. They should all lie flat and look smooth. Pay attention to the shoulder seams. Make sure that they are symmetrical. Avoid tees with tight or wrinkled underarm seams. This is a sign of poor construction. Check the weight of the fabric. Unless the T-shirt is of the “tissue tee” sort that’s supposed to be really sheer and meant to layer, women will generally want to be sure that the fabric is heavy enough to conceal their bra. Pull the shirt over your hand to check for transparency. Look for the most flattering neckline. V-necks flatter large chests, scoop necks elongate the neck, and crew necks enhance small busts.
So what can we look for on a label that indicates a good quality T-shirt? Look for extra-long-staple cotton, plied yarns, mercerized cotton, combed cotton, Supima cotton, and ring-spun cotton. Those terms generally suggest the cotton will be more durable and more lustrous. If a tee starts to show signs of deterioration after having been washed according to the care instructions, it could mean the
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Who’s For Ice Cream?
In 1984 President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month! Isn’t that a fab idea? I think the UK should definitely follow suit on this one. Around 25% of all ice cream sold in the UK is vanilla. As a nation it seems we’re not terribly adventurous. Here are some more frozen facts: The earliest known reference to ice-cream in English was in 1672. Approximately 15 billion litres of ice-cream are consumed worldwide every year - enough fill 5,000 Olympic swimming pools. According to NASA, ice-cream is among the top three items most missed by astronauts on space missions: the others are pizza and fizzy drinks.
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Facts for a super summer!
What is SPF? Sunscreens in the UK are labelled with an ‘SPF’. This stands for ‘sun protection factor’, although the SPF is more accurately the sun burn protection factor, as it primarily shows the level of protection against UVB, not the protection against UVA. SPFs are rated on a scale of 6-50+ based on the level of protection they offer. UVA star system. When you currently buy sunscreen containing UVA protection in the UK, you may notice a UVA star rating on the packaging. The stars range from 0 to 5 and indicate the percentage of UVA radiation absorbed by the sunscreen in comparison to UVB. That’s why it is important to choose a high SPF as well as a high UVA protection. Sunscreens that offer both UVA and UVB protection are sometimes called ‘broad spectrum’.
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A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 and a UVA rating of 4 or 5 stars is generally considered as a good standard of sun protection. There are two main types of sunscreen. Chemical sunscreens absorb into the skin and turn the UV light energy into heat energy. These are suitable for most skins. Physical sunscreens are mineral based and bounce the light off the skin surface due to their reflective quality – great for sensitive skins. You can boost your SPF protection with vitamins. Did you know that vitamin C and vitamin E can optimize your sun protection? Look for sunscreens with these added powerful antioxidants to give the ultimate in UV defence. Jenny Dunville
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Summer Recipe
Crab and Salmon Fish Cakes with Tartare Sauce
Preparation time: 30 minutes + 30 minutes chill-time Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves 2 For the fishcakes 250g/9oz salmon, poached, flaked, bones removed 150g/5oz white crab meat 150g/5oz brown crab meat 1 tbsp good quality mayonnaise Handful fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped Handful fresh dill, chopped 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp Dijon mustard Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil For the tartare sauce 4 tbsp good quality mayonnaise 4 small gherkins, finely chopped 1 tbsp capers Handful fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped ½ lemon, juice only 1 tsp grated fresh horseradish Sea salt and freshly ground Black pepper
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Method Preheat the oven to 200C / Gas 6. For the fishcakes, combine the salmon, white and brown crab meat, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, red chilli and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use your hands to shape portions of the mixture into little balls, then flatten them slightly and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. For the tartare sauce, mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside. To cook the fishcakes, heat the oil a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the fishcakes in the oil for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden-brown and crisp. Serve with baby potatoes and wilted spinach, drizzled with a little olive oil, and seasoned, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Water without the guilt
Who remembers their dad hosing the garden on warm summer evenings? We always seemed to have a lush lawn when I was a child, apart from the summer of 1976 when hosepipes were banned and we all used stand-pipes for weeks. But nowadays hosepipes are the horticultural equivalent of a bad taste joke: out of style and somewhat frowned upon. But gardens need water to survive so what can we do? Well the truth is, we have more than enough water in the UK to sustain an average garden, but it tends to fall in the winter when all the plants are dormant. A water butt is a simple, economical solution for most urban gardens. Butts will catch the rainwater from your gutter and store it until it’s required. They typically hold between 100 and 300 litres depending on size. You can now buy huge rainwater tanks which hold up 1000 litres and are great if you have the space. There are also underground storage tanks which hold over 2500 litres! With special attachments, stored rainwater can be fed into hoses and sprinklers, so you can use them guilt-free.
well rotted horse manure, or spent mushroom compost. This organic matter will help the soil retain any moisture it receives. Make sure the irrigation lines run under the tips of the branches rather than at the base of the plant. This will water the roots more efficiently. Make sure you mulch. Mulch can be a membrane, gravel, bark chips or cocoa shells. The aim is to keep moisture in the soil. I favour organic mulches because they gradually rot down and can be dug in to improve the soil texture further. A few simple measures will ensure that your garden stays green this summer without costing the earth! Plants for Dry Spaces Alliums - the huge ones look great Cistus - Rock Rose Euphorbia - my favourite, very architectural Helianthemum - Sun Rose Lavender - plant near patios for the fragrance Santolina Sedum - almost indestructible! Senecio - the sunshine plant Thyme By Rachel Leverton
However, if you want to make the most of your saved water then irrigation systems are the best choice. They typically reduce the amount of water you use by 70-90%, which is a huge saving. Here are a few tips for getting the best from an irrigation system. Ground preparation is really important. Dig in lots of home-produced compost,
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Why Floss
You might clean your teeth religiously twice a day and feel that you are doing all you can to keep your gnashers looking and feeling clean and fresh, but if you fail to include flossing as part of your daily dental routine, you are only doing just over half the job. Every tooth has five surfaces, and brushing only gets to three of them (the top/bottom, back and front). If you don’t floss, it leaves the two side surfaces unclean and potentially subject to disease.
Food and sticky bacteria, commonly known as plaque, lodge in the space between teeth. If left, plaque generates acid which can cause cavities, irritate gums and eventually lead to gum disease.
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Gum disease isn’t pretty. It eats away at gums and teeth and in advanced forms even attacks the bones that support the teeth and the lower third of the face. Floss is the only thing that can get into the space between teeth to remove these harmful bacteria. If done before brushing, flossing can expose a larger area for the fluoride in the toothpaste to act upon. The best way to care for your teeth is to combine plaque removal through flossing and brushing with chemical cleaning via toothpaste and mouth wash.
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