Spotlight on West Bridgford July 2015

spotlightOn ISSUE 75 July 2015

West Bridgford

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• T-Shirt Tips • Sunscreens • Why Floss? • Basic Car Maintenance • Business Focus • Puzzles • Your Community Info • What’s On Guide

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Contents

Garden View 6 Sunscreens 8 Pocket Money 10 T Shirt Tips 12 Summer Recipe 14 Basic Car Maintenance 16 Tattoos 18 Nottingham Mechanics 20 Why Floss 22 Puzzle Pages 24 Local Info 26 Who’s For Ice Cream?

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Happy July everybody!

So the warm weather is here... and the experts tell us it is going to be here for a while.

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Garden View

In the excitement of preparing for a holiday or weekend away, don’t forget to make arrangements for your pets! There are several options to ensure your pet is cared for properly - leave them with friends or family, hire a pet-sitter, or board them.

As a change of routine can be very stressful to pets, asking a responsible and familiar family member or friend to care for them may be the best solution.

However, if this is not possible, the next best thing might be to employ a pet-sitter who would visit your home to feed, clean and exercise your pet.

Be sure to meet your sitter before employing them, ask for references and police checks and make sure they have insurance.

If you decide to board your pet, take time to find a kennel, cattery or small animal boarder that will suit your pet.

Pay a visit beforehand and check that they are licensed, insured, and that the facilities are secure, clean, dry and draught free. Also check that the animals look clean, happy and healthy.

Whatever arrangements you decide on, be sure to choose someone responsible and give them clear instructions about diet, exercise, medication and how to socialise with your pet.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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!

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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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Tattoos

Tattoos are on the increase. The number of studios has doubled in the last ten years and 29% of Brits aged 16-44 now boast an inking. So with over 1,500 studios to choose from, how do you decide?

First thing to do is choose an artist whose artistic style and ability match your expectations.

Be sure to look through their portfolio and check on the quality and consistency of their work.

Do you like their designs? Are the lines steady, the shading smooth and the colours solid?

According to a 2003 study, 75% of people who get tattoos go on to regret it, so it’s important to do some serious homework before making that all important decision. After all, tattoos are very difficult, painful and expensive to remove!

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Safety comes next. Make sure the studio and the tattoo artist are both registered with the local council. This is a legal requirement and they should have certificates proving their status.

Certification assures certain basic standards of cleanliness and hygiene of premises, equipment and the individual performing the work. Check there is a current Health and Safety Certificate on display and that the artist wears gloves and uses new needles for each customer.

Follow these simple guidelines and you should maximise your chances of a safe and successful inking experience!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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The Nottingham Mechanics

About to Retire? At a Loose End? We hear so much these days about the over 50s being lonely or bored, and yet there is a Centre in Nottingham where these two words are never heard.

The Nottingham Mechanics, in the centre of town, is truly a place where anyone can relax and meet people of any age - but particularly in the older age groups - from Monday to Saturday at any time of the day or evening.

Special interest groups meet there (e.g. family history, keep fit, music, writing, bridge, whist, and much more...) or if you’d rather just chill out, or chat with friends, there is a licensed restaurant, a library, and regular weekly talks and film shows for members.

Another big attraction is the opportunity to go on one (or more) of the

holidays and days out organised by the manager, Robert. These wonderful trips by coach go anywhere in the UK or abroad and are meticulously planned by Robert, who ensures that people get the most from wherever they go.

Later on, members enjoy slide shows of their experiences from the photos which Robert has taken, including breath-taking scenery and informal shots of members enjoying themselves - which is, after all, what it’s all about.

To be a member, the annual subscription is £36 (the equivalent of just £3 a month) - and the cost of trips is reasonable, too.

For more details, please contact Robert Cockayne at manager@ nottingham-mechanics.org.com or phone: 0115 0417353.

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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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strength and with that success we need to recruit more volunteers to lead Beaver Scouts (aged 6-8) and Cubs (aged 8-10). We’re based in Edwalton on Alford Road and are looking for people aged 18+ to become leaders on Monday, Tuesday or Friday evenings.

The Photo Coach Club A new camera club based in Radcliffe-on-Trent Meeting every 1st and 3rd Thursday in the month from 7pm - 9pm throughout the year, membership to the club is just £5.00 and promises that the evenings will be fun filled and packed with top tips, projects, competitions, workshops and scheduled outings.

Volunteers will need to be CRB checked and able to attend most weeks (term time) but in return get to inspire a generation and (if you wish) free training accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management to boost your CV.

To book your place or for further information please call 07570 973 88107570 973 881 or email drew@drewsmithphotography.co.uk The Poppy Folk Club Sunday 19th July is concert night at The Poppy & Pint with the wonderful Nick Dow. Doors open 7pm concert starts 7:30pm. Tickets are £7.50. Please telephone Julie and Phil 0115 9812861, Dave 07790 943893, email phil@poppyfolkclub.co.uk or visit the website at www. poppyfolkclub.co.uk. There is no meeting of the club in August.

First AGM for Edwalton Gamston & District U3A What links 148 eyes, 370 fingers, 740 toes and the Gamston Community Hall ?. The answer is the 74 members of the Edwalton Gamston and District U3A who held their first annual general meeting on Thursday 11 June. With no entrance qualifications and no exams to sit U3A is open to anyone who has retired from full time employment.

U3A is run by the members for the members and the aim is to try something new in a social environment and make friends at the same time. Activity groups include Bridge, Scrabble, Music appreciation, French, Spanish, Photography and Wine tasting. For the fit and active there are also short and medium walks. If this appeals to you and you live in Edwalton or Gamston or West Bridgford why not drop in to one of our monthly meetings where you will be assured of a warm welcome ?. The next meeting is at 2 p.m. on Thursday 9 July the one after will on September the 10th at the same time in the Gamston Community Hall which is next to Morrisons.

Trent Valley Sailing Club has an active junior fleet. Sailing takes place on Friday evenings between April and September for children aged 7 to 16. We have several places available this year for new junior sailors. Come and have a go on the water. All enquiries to Angela Clark@trentvalleysc.org

Making Tracks Badminton Club seeks players. We

play Wednesday evenings throughout the year in West Bridgford. For further information please contact Cherry on 0115 8461634 or Richard on 07967384491 MeadowCovertScoutGroup The popularity of Scouts is going from strength to

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The Beaver motto is ‘make friends and have fun’ and that’s a really good description of my experience.

If you’re interested please email me, Kerry, on MeadowCovertScoutGroup@googlemail.com Just Friends West Bridgford is a very friendly club for anyone aged 55 + who is lively minded and unattached. Club night is on the last Thursday of every month at 8pm in a private upstairs room at The Wolds pub next to ASDA. 25+ varied events each month. Check out our website www.justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com or contact Lillian 8462225 The Nottingham Astronomical Society are a friendly group of amateur astronomers from all walks of life. Whilst providing regular guest-speaker events, we encourage active observing. The Society owns and operates an observatory near Cotgrave, which houses our 24-inch large reflector telescope.

If you are interested in astronomy, you are welcome to come along to our meetings. Most meetings include an illustrated talk by a guest speaker, and admission is free to occasional visitors. More information on the website at www. nottinghamastro.org.uk The Edwalton, Gamston and District U3A is going from strength to strength. It has a steadily growing number, with new members at every meeting.

If you would like to join contact secretary1egdu3a@ outlook.com or call/text 07581400419. See you there - each second Thursday, 2 pm, Gamston Community Hall (nr Morrisons).

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

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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:

When Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield went into business as Ben & Jerry, they only chose ice-cream because bagelmaking equipment was too expensive! Who knew?

There is actually a diet called ‘The Ice Cream Diet’...seriously! It was developed in Venice by an ice cream store (no surprises there)

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.

It involves ‘cleansing’ your body and mind by eating five pints of raw coconut-based ice-cream a day for four straight days...I assume that’s if you don’t give yourself brain-freeze or a coronary first!

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