sp tlightOn ISSUE 58 MARCH 2014
West Bridgford
onth Businesses each m d an es om H 0 00 Delivered to 6, Lady Bay and West Bridgford in Edwalton, Inside this issue: • The Power Of Play • Mother’s Day • Take Care Of Your Best Friend • Hypnosis: Fact or Fiction? • Win A Meal For 2 • Puzzles • Your Community Info • What’s On Guide
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Contents
A Good Read 6 Puzzle Pages 8 Hypnosis: Fact Or Fiction? 10 Mother’s Day 12 The Power Of Play 14 Your Best Friend 16 Garden View 18 Recipe 20 Local Events 22 Trent Bridge Rotary Club 24 Local Info 26 Win A Meal For 2 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
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My Autobiography – Alex Ferguson
A Good Read
Everyone knows who Alex Ferguson is – controversial, yes, but without doubt the most successful football manager of modern times. On its release, this became one of the fastest selling football books of all time, with fans queuing at midnight to get their hands on a copy. Headlines were made by Ferguson’s pronouncements on the quality of his own players and those who starred for other teams. Shortly afterwards, the book hit the headlines when readers discovered a number of factual errors in the text. Bearing all of that in mind, should you buy a copy? If you are a Manchester United fan, then the answer is that you probably have one already. If not, what will you get? The book mainly focuses on Ferguson’s last seasons in charge at Old Trafford, and his final year in particular, with some detailed rundowns of key games. In between, there are chapters devoted to memorable friends and adversaries – notably Roy Keane, David Beckham, Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho. Ferguson tells a good story, and as you might expect, he has a huge stock of anecdotes about his time in charge. He also shows an encyclopaedic knowledge of the game and offers a real insight into the scouting and signing process at a Premier League club. However, if you have read any of the articles published at the time the book was released, chances are that you have heard the best tales already, and certainly the best lines. The chapter on Keane is a prime example – the argument in the changing room is undoubtedly
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dramatic, but comes as no real surprise. The now legendary boot-kicking incident with Beckham is equally familiar, and offers no great insight. I bought this hoping to learn something new about what makes Ferguson tick and how he achieved his phenomenal success. I finished it rather disappointed, feeling that I hadn’t found out a great deal – other than the general message that if Fergie is not always right, then he is 99% of the time. For the fans, a must. For the general reader, maybe not. Mary Poppins - PL Travers Have you read Mary Poppins? I know, you’ve seen the film, but have you read the books on which it is based? I would have sworn that I had, but very recently discovered that it wasn’t the case - and what a fabulous surprise! Admittedly, most of us new to the books will read them with Julie Andrews squarely in our minds - and why not? There will also be moments which are very familiar, such as taking tea with the table in the air and strolling through the paintings with Bert. However because the first book is really a collection of short stories tied together – some of those stories will be delightfully new. The best thing about Mary Poppins is her capacity to surprise, from her magic medicine bottle to her collection of tales for every occasion. She may be temperamental, but it is easy to see why the children in the story adore her - and young readers will too. By Kath Bennett
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Puzzle Page
Crossword Clues Across 1 Cured meat, from a pig (5) 4 Bird, American emblem (5) 7 Overwrought (8) 8 Nobleman, above a Viscount (4) 9 Confound (8) 11 Preserve (4) 12 Motif (6) 14 Overlook (6) 16 Heroic (4) 18 Thrown at weddings (8) 20 Honour fight (4) 21 Open air (8) 23 Impostor (5) 24 Low-priced (5)
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Down 1 Where beer is made (7) 2 One of the Queen’s dogs (5) 3 Hazel___ (3) 4 Trip (9) 5 Green pickle (7) 6 Strange, sinister (5) 10 Scrummy (9) 13 Build-up (7) 15 Catches rodents (3,4) 17 Small weight, suspended from string. 19 Run away to marry (5) 22 Spasm (3)
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Hypnosis: Fact & Fiction
e’ve all seen them. Old horror movies where someone is put into a hypnotic trance, adopts a zombie like state and performs all kinds of terrible acts they would never dream of in normal life.
This image of hypnosis might put some of us off, but in reality hypnotherapy (hypnosis used to promote healing or positive development) works very differently. Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not a state of deep sleep and patients cannot be made to do anything they would not ordinarily do. Totally safe, patients stay in control and can terminate the hypnotic state at any time. In fact, most people can’t tell the difference between a hypnotised and ‘waking’ state. Different for everybody, a hypnotic trance may feel like daydreaming for some, whilst others may simply experience feelings of relaxation or lethargy. Weightlessness and a tingling sensation in fingers are other possibilities. During hypnosis, the analytical left-hand side of the brain is turned off, whilst the non-analytical right-hand side is made more alert. The conscious mind becomes suppressed, and the sub-conscious mind more aware. In this altered state, positive suggestions for change are accepted readily. As the subconscious mind is deeper-seated and more instinctive than the conscious mind, this is the part which has to change for a person’s behaviour and physical state to alter. During a hypnotherapy session, the patient remains alert, but experiences a
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sense of deep relaxation as they focus on the hypnotist’s voice suggesting ideas, concepts and lifestyle changes. Hypnotherapy aims to re-programme patterns of behaviour within the mind, thus enabling irrational fears, phobias, negative thoughts and suppressed emotions to be overcome. Amongst other things, it can be used to help people lose weight, overcome addictions, conquer stammers, improve sleep, deal with pain, and release repressed events from the past. Hypnotherapy is not about being made to do things, in fact it is the opposite - it is about empowerment. In order for hypnosis to work, the patient must want to change some behaviour or habit and be highly motivated to do so. The readiness and ability of patients to be hypnotised varies considerably, and hypnotherapy generally requires several sessions in order to achieve meaningful results. However, the patient can learn the technique of selfhypnosis which can be practised at home, to reinforce the usefulness of formal sessions with the therapist. In fact, it is common for patients to be given a recording of their hypnotherapy session to listen to at home. It is generally accepted that all hypnosis is ultimately selfhypnosis and that a hypnotist merely helps to facilitate the experience. So, forget all those myths and remember that hypnosis could be your single most effective tool for change! By Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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Make Your Mother’s Day
rom the day you have a baby or adopt a child, your life changes forever. People tell you this when you’re pregnant, but it’s only when it happens that you really understand what they mean. Suddenly there’s someone who depends on you entirely. Every decision you make from now on will be based on their needs or desires. Being a mother can be the best of jobs and the worst of jobs. For every heart-warming moment of pride and loveliness, there’s a blazing row or slammed door (but hopefully with a hug and a sorry afterwards).
Mums have to take on every role in the family – carer, teacher, agony aunt, sergeant major, personal assistant, taxi driver… And it doesn’t stop when the children leave home. Now approaching 40, I still rely on my mum for advice, friendship, help with childcare, emergency loans and the occasional kick up the backside to get things done. It’s only as you get older, especially if you have children of your own, that you realise how your parents felt as you grew up – why they made you do your homework, go to bed, stop fighting with your brother, eat properly, save money and above all, be careful! Mother’s Day gives us the perfect opportunity to say thank you to our mums for everything they have done and still do for us. The founder of Mother’s Day in the
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US, Anna Jarvis, eventually regretted campaigning to get the day recognised because it became so commercialised. She hated the fact that people would buy a card with a printed message rather than writing a letter. It’s lovely to buy or make a card and give flowers and chocolates. You can also do something special to show you care – maybe take on a job that she hates or treat her to a day of pampering. But this year, why not go beyond the message in the card and write a few personal lines of your own to tell your mother how much you love her. Make sure she knows that she really is the best mum in the world (like mine). Mother’s Day is celebrated all around the world, usually in March or in May. In the UK, it is a mixture of a Christian tradition, and the celebration of motherhood that began in the USA in the early 20th century. During the 16th century, people in service would return to their home or ‘mother’ church on the fourth Sunday in Lent – Mothering Sunday. Mother’s Day as we know it became a regular event in the 1950s, largely thanks to businesses keen to exploit its commercial potential. By Alex Albrighton
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The Power Of Play
ecently, on a cold February day, we met up with some friends and their children on a beach. We ran amok, played tag, whooped, built a huge communal sandcastle and returned home cold, damp, sandy and happier than we’d been for quite a while.
We’d given in to play and we felt much better for it. Our society tends to dismiss play for adults. At worst it’s seen as an unproductive, guilty pleasure. Adults are supposed to be serious and let’s face it, between work and ferrying children around to various activities there’s little time for play. When we do play, it often tends to be competitive (tennis, squash, golf), and this is particularly true for men. But research suggests that playing is just as important for adults as for children. It makes us happy, helps with problemsolving, improves our creativity and strengthens our relationships.
And play means different things to different people. My friend Rita knits and crochets for pleasure, I write, walk my dog and take photographs, my husband water-skis, and our neighbour restores old mopeds. You can benefit from play even if you don’t have much spare time. The research suggests we only need a little bit of daily play to boost our productivity and happiness.
The author and psychiatrist Stuart Brown, has spent decades studying the power of play in prisoners, business people, artists and Nobel Prize winners among others. He’s reviewed over 6,000 “play histories,” case studies that explore the role of play in each person’s childhood and adulthood.
If you don’t think you know how to play, write your own ‘play history’ down on paper. What did you do as a child that excited you? Did you engage in those activities alone or with others? Did you play with trains? Did you draw? Did you build dens? How might you recreate that today?
He found that lack of play was as important as other factors in predicting criminal behaviour among murderers in Texas prisons. He also found that playing together helped couples connect on an emotional level, and that play could even help strangers to bond and also act as a healing tool.
Surround yourself with playful people. We wouldn’t have had such fun on the beach that day if our friends had been po-faced and serious. The fact that we were all up for running around and playing was important. The best playful people are children.
But what is play? How do we define it? Brown calls play a “state of being,” “purposeless, fun and pleasurable.” For the most part, the focus is on the actual experience, not on accomplishing a goal.
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Spend time with them and experience the magic of play through their eyes. Finally, any time you think play is a waste of time; remind yourself that it offers some serious benefits for both you and those around you. By Louise Addison
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Take Care Of Your Best Friend
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ur pets are special to us, so the decision to allow someone else to look after them can be a difficult one. Sometimes we just have to however, because of work, a holiday, or perhaps a stay in hospital.
Our worries about giving this responsibility to someone else can be eased however, if we take careful steps when choosing a pet sitter, dog walker or crèche type service. Try to seek out professionals who have been recommended by others. Ask others for their suggestions when you take your dog to the park or to the vet. If you don’t have anyone who can make a recommendation, take a look at the register held by the National Association of Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers. The Association is dedicated to promoting professionalism and ethical standards within the pet sitting industry. They have a Code of Practice for their members and you can also read reviews on their website. It is advisable to observe your pet with the sitter or walker. How do they interact, are you sure the person can cope if you have a particularly boisterous dog or a pet that needs medication? Seeing the person handle your pet can be very comforting. If your dog is to stay at the pet sitter’s property, you will want to visit to ensure the environment is suitable.
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These meetings will also give you a chance to question the carer and check on their knowledge and experience. Your pet sitter or dog walker should create a written record of your contact details and your pet’s needs and note down your vets. If they are to take your dog for walks, you will need to discuss frequency, locations, and whether they can let your dog off its leash. Do tell them if your dog pulls or has a habit of barking at bicycles for example. The pet carer should ask you to sign a contract confirming the arrangements and the terms and conditions. You will want to check that they have relevant insurance to cover them against liability for incidents involving your pet. If they will be coming to your home to look after your pet or to take them for a walk when you are not in, you may also want to see a Criminal Records check. If both parties are fully advised, there should be no
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Garden View
No one likes a soggy bottom!
It’s a phrase normally associated with BBC2’s Great British Bake Off, but its not just cooks who go to great lengths to ensure their produce (pastry in this case) doesn’t end up with a soggy bottom, it affects gardeners too! I’m not talking about sitting on wet grass, or toppling over in the veg plot after too much potting-shed homebrew, but about the poor plants we expect to grow in badlydrained soil. Out in the wild, a plant’s survival depends on whether its seeds blow into a dry rock face or a sticky clay soil puddle, and that’s fine because one will die while the other thrives. But it’s very different in the domestic garden, where over-enthusiastic humans buy anything that looks pretty, dig a hole and expect it to bloom. The right plant for the right soil is as important, if not more so than its tolerance to sun or shade. Studies show that plants cannot survive for more than just a few days if left in standing water. It’s a little known fact that roots need air too … well, most plants that is. You see there’s a clever lot who have adapted over the years to thrive in such conditions and they’re commonly known as bog plants. I understand it’s not the most glamorous name, unlike their closelyrelated cousins such as water lilies, which are known as hydrophytes.
Astilbe, and any of the Primulas, which are ideal for low-growing spring colour. For fern lovers, Osmunda regalis is a favourite or for a splash of summer colour in full sun try Lobelia cardinalis. If you have a larger garden and need to fill areas of damp soil, try the herbaceous Rodgersia which look great planted in drifts, and if you have a really large area why not try the prickly rhubarb-like Gunnera manicata: children will love standing under the giant leaves of its huge green umbrella! If you don’t have a boggy area, but would like to try growing some of these plants for yourself, why not create one? If you dig out a ‘mini pond’ and then add an old liner or plastic sheet, pierce it several times with a fork and then add the soil back in, you can plant a selection of the plants above. You’ll need to make sure it doesn’t dry out in the summer, so a shady location usually works best, and if you’ve only got a teeny garden, try the fly-eating pitcher plants Sarracenia. They will provide a talking point. Until next month, enjoy your garden Lee
Plants that thrive in heavy, wet clay soils, which are damp but not permanently waterlogged, include the beautiful bold leaves of the Hosta, the feathery plumes and delectably dissected foliage of the
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ere’s a simple rule – if you’ve got savings, you should have a Cash ISA! Individual Savings Accounts offer a tax-free form of investment - which means you get to keep every penny of interest you earn! Anyone aged 16 or over can open a Cash ISA and during the tax year which runs from April 6th to April 5th can (at the time of writing) pay up to £5,760 into it – either in a chunk or as smaller amounts throughout the year. Once this limit is reached, no extra sums may be paid into the ISA - even if you have drawn money out during the year. There are several types of Cash ISA, some
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offering a fixed interest rate, with others giving instant access to the cash. Deals can vary between providers, but once you have chosen a certain provider, you don’t need to stay with them forever! Though you can only open one Cash ISA per year you can move providers and any cash you have in old ISAs can be transferred over without losing the tax-free benefits – as long as you don’t draw the money out yourself, but get the new provider to request a transfer on your behalf. So, what’s to lose? Nothing but your taxfree allowance if you choose not to open your own Cash ISA! By Debbie SinghBhatti
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Trent Bridge Rotary Club
ith the need for Food Banks very much W in the news, Trent Bridge Rotary Club has furthered its support for community organisations by supporting the Clifton Food Bank. Working in partnership with a national charity, The Trussell Trust, the Clifton Food Bank is based at the Hope Church, which is attached to St Francis Church in Clifton. Rotary members Frank Matthews and Adrian Whiteside (pictured with the Co-ordinator, Wendy) visited the Food Bank recently to hand over £250 worth of foodstuffs, plus the offer of practical help from members. They were impressed by the range of services offered. As well as helping local residents, the Clifton operation also donates food to Emmanuel House. The Friary, Angel Green soup run in Radford , and the Salvation Army, and support the
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winter night shelters that are open in the centre of Nottingham through winter. Any other Food Bank that needs their stocks replenishing are also stocked up . On top of that the staff direct people to The Arches where they can get help with problems arising from drug and alcohol abuse. The Arches also has a supply of furniture, clothes and toys. The Food Bank itself runs courses in simple financial management For more information about Trent Bridge Rotary Club please visit the website (www. trentbridgerotary.org.uk) or email Colin Ferguson (fergusoncg@aol.com). For more information about the Clifton Food Bank please visit their website (http://cliftonng11.foodbank.org.uk/)
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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
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
The Poppy Folk Club Sunday 9th March is the Poppy Folk Day - a whole day of great music at The Poppy and Pint on Pierrepont Road in Lady Bay. Sunday 13th April we have a singaround and music session. All are welcome to come along to sing a couple of songs, play a few tunes, or listen to some of our great local performers. For more details see the website: www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk or contact Phil & Julie 0115 9812861. email phil@poppyfolkclub.co.uk.
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
The South Notts Flower Club The next meeting of the South Notts Flower Club is on May 13th from 7.30pm at Edwalton Church Hall, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AP.
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.
The title of the meeting is ‘Hop Skip and Jump’ demonstrated by Roma Berridge from Bingham. Visitors and new members always welcome. For more details contact Gail Tel. 01159822070. The Lady Bay Pub Live Music Sat 29th March with the ever popular “Pesky Alligators” Easter weekend Beer & Music Festival Thursday 17th April - Monday 21st April Choose from a large selection of real ales LIve Music Fri 18th April and Sat 19th April West Bridgford WI will be holding their meeting at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Road at 7.30 pm when Susan Moore will present “The Last Emperor of China”. This will be followed by a savoury supper. Visitors are always welcome. West Bridgford Legion cricket Club - The new cricket season is almost upon us! Outdoor net practice at West Park, Loughborough Road starts again on the 14th April from 6PM. New players very welcome, just turn up on a Monday night or contact Chris Roper on 07941806026 for more information. We are a very friendly smaller club in your area. Edwalton Ladies Fellowship are hosting an evening with Il Canto a young and talented trio who will be presenting a concert of light opera and songs from the shows . The event will take place on Saturday 10th May at 7.30pm in Edwalton Church Hall, Vicarage Green, Edwalton. Tickets are £5 each to include a glass of wine and are available from Edwalton Post Office. Further information from pam.gardner@ntlworld.com
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
Radcliffe Sword Club Learn the exciting modern Olympic sport of fencing with Radcliffe Sword Club, meeting at the main sports
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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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The Knitted Bunny Hunt
he annual Bunnies & Bonnets event T returns to The Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington this Easter. The
popular and unique Knitted Bunny Hunt will take place on Good Friday, 18th April, at the museum on Chapel Street from 11.00am – 4.00pm. Any children with bunnies or wearing bonnets will be given free admission. Once again the naughty knitted bunnies have hidden themselves in various rooms. The museum needs eagle-eyed youngsters to help find their knitted pets. Any child who can help the framework Knitters find all their knitted bunnies will be rewarded with an Easter Egg. Visitors will also have the opportunity to win a special Easter cake in the guessthe-weight contest. The day will be filled with demonstrations and fun activities for children. A framework knitter, said “we do hope you can help us find our mischievous knitted bunnies, they do like to hide and we have
no time in our busy day to find them all. We have Easter Eggs to give to our young friends who help us find them.
When you visit we’ll be happy to show you our Victorian knitting machines. You might even be allowed to knit yourself a souvenir” The event takes place on Friday 29th March, from 11am – 4pm, with refreshments available throughout the day. Admission fees are £4 (adults) £2 (children without a bunny or a bonnet). Visit the museum website for additional information For more information contact Paul Baker, Museum Manager – tel - 0115 984 6914, email- rfwk-mus@btconnect.com, web http://www.frameworkknittersmuseum.org. uk/
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