sp tlightOn JUNE 2011
The Dukeries
Delivered Monthly to: Edwinstowe, Wellow, Rufford, Walesby, Kirton,Gorsethorpe, Old Bilsthorpe, Bothamsall,Perlethorpe, Old Ollerton and Old Boughton. Inside this issue: • Trying for Baby • Cowboy Mechanics • Pension Reforms • A Gardening Holiday • Recipe • Puzzles • Your Community info.
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Spotlight on The Dukeries Contents Health and Wellbeing Trying for Baby 6 Lifestyle and Leisure Peek into the past 8 Recipe 12 Schools out 24 Puzzles 20 Home & Garden Motoring 10 Gardening 22 Pension Reform 26 Community Information 28 Index of advertisers 30
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Happy June everybody, In this months mag we have interesting nutritional information for all mums to be in our health section from Sue Blain. Alain from Veracity Financial Planning highlights some important pension changes. We also have hints and tips on how to ease the pressure of school holidays, and all the usual info and features. Please help to support all our local business who are advertising each month.
Have a great month.
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Sweetdragonsfly • Creative Therapy and Coaching for Individuals • Retreats and Residential Weekends • Workshops and Training Days • Meditation Groups and Quiet Days Sweetdragonsfly is run by Margaret Jacobson MBACP, a fully qualified, registered and experienced practitioner. Meditation Courses 6 week Meditation Courses £50 Starting Weds 1st June 10.00am and Weds 8th June 4.00pm at The Sherwood Herbalist in Edwinstowe Book early - limited places available. Further information is on the website www.sweetdragonsfly.com Contact me for an initial enquiry about individual sessions and information on programme events
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Health and Wellbeing Trying for Baby?
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f you want to try for a baby you’ll want it to be healthy, so plan to be as close to optimum health as you can. My basic nutritional advice is to eat right and eat raw. Eat highly nutritious food, preferably organic and only what you need and not necessarily what you want! The most important supplement to consider is folic acid. This helps to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Take it in a supplement designed for preconception. Avoid problem foods. Intolerances can interfere with the proper absorption of vitamins and minerals, such as zinc and manganese, which are essential to optimum fertility. Statistics suggest that if one parent has allergies, there is a 50% chance of their child having an allergy and it’s almost a certainty if both have them. It is therefore important to remove any foods that could be the source of these allergies. Artificial pesticides and additives can cause or aggravate allergic reactions and contribute to hyperactivity, so eat organic where possible. Eat at least one salad meal a day and snack on fresh fruit, raw vegetable sticks and juices to obtain essential enzymes often destroyed in cooking. Both parents may need to detox and reduce any excess fat (where many harmful toxins are stored) at least 6 months before conception. It is best not to diet during pregnancy or when breast-feeding. Begin by cutting alcohol, caffeine, hydrogenated fats, refined foods high in salt and sugar and processed foods for a week. Eat more salads, fruit & veg and drink mineral water and herb teas between meals. Continue for another week, also avoiding dairy products, meat and wheat, oats and rye (try brown rice, quinoa, rice milk and fish instead). Use milk thistle
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complex to support the liver if you’re feeling a bit sluggish and a chromium supplement if you’re suffering from extreme sugar cravings. Gradually re-introduce the different food groups, one each day. This is a good time to discover for yourself any foods you may be intolerant to. Once restored to optimum health, develop a personal healthy eating and drinking plan, similar to week one of the detox and avoid any problem foods. Some women may be deficient in B vitamins, zinc and other minerals, especially if they have been on the contraceptive pill or fertility drugs. The best sources of zinc include meat, shellfish and salmon. For vegetarians, pumpkin seeds offer one of the most concentrated non-meat food sources of zinc and also Brewer’s yeast, eggs, beans, and wholegrain cereals. Excellent sources of manganese include leafy veg, carrots, fruit, seeds, garlic, beans, spices and wholegrain cereals. For more advice on nutrition and supplements, check out Foresight, the Association for the Promotion of Pre- conception care, at www.foresightpreconception.org.uk (01243 868001) and www.patient.co.uk Sue Blain, Naturopath
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A Peek into the Past June1985 - UEFA ban England from Europe On June 2nd, 1985, European football’s governing body, UEFA, banned all English clubs from playing in Europe indefinitely, following a May riot at Brussels’ Heysel stadium in which 39 people died.
many English football supporters were outraged that their clubs, which had nothing to do with the tragedy, were being punished. English clubs were eventually excluded from continental competition for five years, with the exception of Liverpool, which was excluded for six.
An emergency session of soccer chiefs in Switzerland imposed the ban, which could not be appealed Liverpool fans were blamed for the Heysel tragedy. Supporters charged at a wall separating them from Juventus fans, causing it to collapse on to the mainly Italian crowd. Though the ban was welcomed by some leading figures in British football,
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Motoring
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o you know your crankshaft from your caliper? If not you’re probably one of the people who pops open the bonnet and stares in at a mass of ‘whatsits and dohiggys’; finding a trustworthy and diligent mechanic can be a tricky task. Which?, the consumer watchdog, recently published a set of figures that make for a depressing read for British motorists. Their undercover investigation involved 62 cars; each car had been rigged with a number of faults. Of the 62 cars, 90% failed to spot at least one problem on the car. Half missed low brake fluid while 20% overlooked low tyre pressure in a rear tyre. Only eight cars were returned fully repaired! How can I identify a competent garage? There are a number of accreditation schemes already available to garages and repair centres. If a company is accredited they should display a certificate stating their achievement and the supporting organisation. The Office of Fair Trading, Bosch, Good Garage Scheme and Automotive Technician Accreditation all support UK mechanics. How do I spot a cowboy mechanic? How busy is the garage? – If a garage is empty, it’s not a good sign. There may be a quick turn around, but if it’s empty, it’s normally for a reason. Is the garage recognised by any of the accredited schemes? – An accredited garage is more likely to outperform one without accreditation. Don’t be afraid to ask! How interested does the mechanic sound? – The more vague or uninterested a mechanic sounds, normally correlates to the standard of service you’ll receive. Ideally a mechanic should listen intently to your problems and provide detailed
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diagnoses for the problem. How much should the job cost? – Ring a few garages asking for quotations on the same job; it’s the simplest way of working how much it should cost. Once you agree to a price, ask for it in writing, that way if they try to charge more you can argue your side. Completion and Collection Date – Its common sense that a good mechanic should have a good idea of how long a job will take. Completion and collection dates should be stuck to and confirmed in writing. Ask to see any replaced parts – This won’t help mechanic-customer relations, but it will certainly prove whether they are telling the truth. Insist on full written details of the service – Mechanics should provide all written details of the work carried out on an invoice or receipt. The more detail the better. Maintaining vehicles requires a skilled hand and experience, so it’s only fair you pay for that service. Not all mechanics or garages are out to trick you; the majority are fair, friendly and reliable. Ask family and friends for a recommended centre, do your research and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Matt Benselin
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Business Focus
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he Harvest Company is a new, familyrun business based in Edwinstowe. We deliver boxes of fresh, quality vegetables, salad and fruit to the local area. We cater for all households, from individuals and couples, to families. Our produce is fresh, tasty and often locally grown. We started the company, as we ourselves were fed up with buying produce from supermarkets, which went off after a few days and had very little flavour. Our aim is to supply our customers with excellent, delicious and affordable vegetables, salad and fruit, which are a pleasure to eat and cook with.
It is important to us to provide seasonal and local produce, not only because, it is delicious, but also because, we are conscious of the environment and strive to reduce our carbon footprint. At the moment, we deliver to all surrounding villages in a twelve mile radius of Edwinstowe and provide a friendly, healthy and customer-orientated service. If you’d like more information, have a look at our website www.TheHarvestCompany. co.uk, which displays all our produce and explains a little more about us and the company.
We’ve all found, that buying a vegetable box, has made us cook more and plan healthier meals, as well as, reduce food bills and food waste. My husband is a great cook, so I’m fortunate; however at times, I too have to venture into the kitchen and brave the cooker, so we’ve included easy to follow recipes on our website.
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Business Focus The Mint Indian Restaurant he Mint Authentic Indian and International Restaurant in Mansfield can be classed as unique.
Any special dietary requirements can be discussed and catered for, along with requests for entertainment and room decoration. Any event can be arranged and tailored to your own individual requirements. The restaurant is an ideal venue for conferences, celebrations or corporate events, with ample free parking, disabled access and a wide range of Indian beers. The team of dedicated and skilled chefs, some of whom have international experience in preparing and serving only the best in sublime tastes, along with silver service inspired waiting staff, have all gained Level 2 Food Safety in catering to enable the highest of standards to be met - endorsed by the 4 Star status awarded by Mansfield District Council Department for Health and Hygiene, they were also presented with the Winner of Excellence award. if you don’t have time to visit The Mint, they offer a prompt,online order (http://www. themintindian.co.uk/) free delivery service or a 15 per cent discount if you choose to collect. And, if this is still not enough, sous chef Mr Alamger is more than happy to share with you his recipe and method to create the UK’s most popular and mouth watering Indian starter dish, direct from your kitchen.
Onion Bhaji Preparation time: 20 mins Total cooking time: 15 mins Ingredients: 80g chickpea flour, 60g plain flour, 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 egg lightly beaten, 315ml water, 4 large onions halved and thinly sliced, 4 cloves of garlic chopped thinly, oil for shallow frying. Method: Sift the flours, bicarbonate of soda and sweet paprika into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the mixture of beaten egg and water and stir in to make a smooth, creamy batter, adding a little more water if necessary. Add the onion and garlic and mix well. Heat the oil, about 1cm deep in a wide, flat pan. Drop in table spoons of the mixture and press into patties. Fry the bhaji on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towel and serve piping hot with mint or chilli sauce.
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Lifestyle & Leisure
Local Art School Taster Day Local Art School launches Day ‘Taster’ Workshops over the Summer Imagine Arts is holding day workshops for beginners in a number of fine art disciplines. Imagine Arts, a private art school based in the heart of Sherwood Forest, is holding a series of one day ‘taster’ workshops in watercolour, line and wash, acrylic, pastel and drawing, over the next 3 months.
Class numbers are limited to six to ensure a greater degree of one to one tuition. All equipment and materials are provided for the day along with all refreshments and delicious lunch from the excellent on site teashop. A great opportunity to try art a new hobby before you enrol on a longer course. For more information contact Imagine Arts on 07772 714155 or email info@ imagineartsonline.co.uk
The day taster workshops are designed to give those attending a taste of the regular ten week courses already established, in a variety of mediums. Workshop tuition takes place in the relaxed and friendly studio based learning environment of Imagine Arts proprietor, professional artist Sean Coupe.
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Garden View
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Take a Holiday
love looking at my garden for sure. When I see the results of all my labours I get a nice warm glow. But as much as I like looking at my own garden, there is a part of me which is insatiably curious about other people’s gardens too. It’s always a pleasure to see the product of another’s horticultural vision and it can be inspiring to see how someone has tackled a particular problem, from damp shade to impoverished soil.
If you don’t want to commit to a holiday, but you enjoy looking at other people’s gardens, then the National Garden Scheme (NGS) was tailor-made for you. Every year hundreds of private gardens are opened to the public on certain days and the entrance fees charged go to charity.
A few years ago, I came across a delightful book in the Alastair Sawday range of guides called Special Places to Stay - British Bed and Breakfast for Garden Lovers. It’s packed full of quirky, eccentric and downright beautiful places to stay in England, Scotland and Wales. There are Bed and Breakfasts, small hotels and holiday cottages. Some are on organic farms and a couple are even on islands.
The gardens range from tiny to several acres, but all are inspiring. The NGS publish their informative Yellow Book annually, but they also have an easyto-navigate website at www.ngs.org.uk. Oddly, although it’s called the National Garden Scheme, Scotland doesn’t get a mention. I only discovered this omission when we holidayed in Scotland and found that no gardens north of the border were listed. Thankfully, I did discover that the wonderful Scotland’s Garden Scheme (SGS) plugs the gap nicely. Find them at www.gardensofscotland.org.
Each property has been selected for its warm welcome and hospitality, as well as for its beautiful grounds. Some even offer gardening courses.
Whether you want to get away from it all, or simply fancy a day away from your own plot garnering some inspiration, I hope I’ve given you some ideas.
The book has recently been republished in its sixth incarnation. The photographs alone are worth the cover price, and there are handy gardening hints scattered throughout.
Have a happy gardening holiday.
If you fancy a weekend away with a horticultural twist, look no further than this little book. Find their website at www.sawdays.co.uk If you enjoy visiting National Trust properties, did you know that the organisation owns more than 60 holiday cottages located in or right next to its many spectacular gardens? They offer short and longer breaks, so check them out at www. nationaltrustcottages. co.uk
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Schools Out
ell, not quite, but working parents are only too aware of the imminent school holidays. Children may look forward to the long summer break, but for their parents it can prove a logistical nightmare. We’ve put together some hints and tips to try to ease the pressure. How much of the holiday can you cover yourself? Will your family holiday take care of a fortnight? Some parents juggle childcare between them. Mum covers two weeks then dad covers two weeks, leaving just two weeks to find extra cover. However, it may not be desirable to split your holidays, nor even practical if you are a single parent. What about Grandparents? Some love to help out, others may still be working themselves, or may be too frail or ill to help. A different option may be to share childcare with another relative or a friend. There will be other working parents at your child’s school with similar problems. Perhaps you could help each other out. Could you work from home during the school holidays? If you think the nature of your job makes this an option, discuss the idea with your boss. Before you ask, draw up a plan detailing
which aspects of your work could reasonably be completed at home. You may find them very amenable. After all, if you’re not taking a holiday they won’t have to find cover. Once you’ve settled on what you, other family members and friends can offer, and whether you can work from home for some part of the holiday, you’ll probably still be left with some time to cover. Now is the time to investigate paid-childcare options. If you have a pre-schooler at nursery, check whether it offers holiday care for older siblings. Schools and after-school clubs often run holiday schemes too. The advantage of these is that they are subsidised by the Government, so are less expensive than private options. The disadvantage is that they fill up fast, so book early. If you can afford them, there are some terrific holiday clubs on offer. Some specialise in sport, others in a variety of outdoor activities - including kayaking and rock-climbing. There are drama, music, art and crafts clubs and even clubs teaching circus skills. Check what your local area has to offer. Always check supervision levels, training certificates, health and safety information and any Ofsted reports. Try to speak with the group leaders so you get a feel for what they are like and whether your child will take to them. School holidays are never easy if you work, but a little forward planning will relieve some of the stress. Remember though, that even the best laid plans can be derailed. Last year, on the first day of the summer break, both my two came down with chicken pox!
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ension reform is all around us at the moment and the majority of it is good news. The biggest reform is that from 6th April 2011, we will no longer be required to purchase an annuity at age 75. One of the main reasons that this is such good news is that a good proportion of the pensions funds that we build up can now be returned to our families on our death, if we choose to do so and if we have planned appropriately. Unfortunately there is a tendency to ignore ones pension once it is setup. Reviewing your pension is as important as starting a pension, a financial adviser should regularly review your pension plans to ensure that they continue to be appropriately invested in a changing market place. A relatively small difference in return can have a big impact over years: £10,000 invested for 30 years at 4% avg growth – expected return £32,434
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Thank you for your response to my recent articles. I have received many telephone calls and our numbers are increasing steadily. It is great to see new faces! We now have a Book Club which meets at the local library. We have also instigated a Sunday Lunch Club. Fifteen of us had an excellent meal at the Dovecote in Laxton recently – delicious food and good company. Next time we are dining at the Rufford Park Golf & Country Club. The trip to Saltaire was a resounding success, and visits to Aysgarth Falls and Highclere Castle are now on offer. Some of our members are off on holiday to Scotland, and the weekday Lunch Club has visited Bawtry.
group, try your hand at Bellringing or accompany us on visits to the theatre – all the time meeting and making new friends. If you are retired or semi-retired, then why not pay us a visit? We meet on the third Monday of every month at 1.30pm in the Jubilee Hall, Wellow Road, Ollerton. We’d love to see you! Please phone 01623 824789 for further details.
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If you enjoy – or would like to try – Walking, Bridge or Architecture, then this is the place for you. For the ‘arty’ ones amongst us, there is Stitchcraft, Cardcraft & Art Appreciation. You could join the History
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