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I can tell that summer is on the way, because I have spent the last two weekends weeding the garden! This month we have articles on getting your garden ready for summer, swapping your unwanted items for cash at the local car boot, and some helpful health and motoring information. This is our 1 year anniversary edition! Thanks to everyone for their support during the last 12 months, and of course thanks again to everyone for supporting our advertisers and local businesses. As always, please feel free to comment or contribute by emailing to info@ spotlightlocal.co.uk. Tell us about the good things that are happening in the area so we can all get positive. Have a great month.
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10 Rules of Successful Weight Management
o you know somebody who has lost weight and then regained it? Has that happened to you and you don’t quite understand why?
1. Take Responsibility – if you regain weight that you’ve lost - that’s down to you – nobody else is pushing food into your mouth! So stop blaming everybody else, your diet that ‘didn’t work’, time of year etc 2. Stop being a Victim – you have the resources you need to be able to say NO. Don’t ignore what you’re capable of – you really are amazing!
3. Chose the full consequences of your actions – is one really worth it? Maybe one won’t hurt – but the whole packet will! 4. Find other ways to comfort/reward yourself – food or alcohol can be emotional crutches – make different choices. 5. Don’t throw the towel in just because the going gets tough – you can do it! Did you stop learning to drive just because you stalled once? 6. Practise makes perfect – like any new
skill, you might not get it right first time – but you have to keep going or you’ll never get there! 7. Learn from your mistakes – you wouldn’t be human if you didn’t make mistakes – you’re not a failure – you’re just learning! 8. Ask for help and support – those close to you want to help. And keep going to support groups in difficult times. 9. Always have your next goal in mind – where do you want to be in 5 years time? Not having a goal is like driving without knowing your destination – you never know where you’ll end up! 10. Don’t get complacent – when you stop paying attention – old, unhelpful habits can creep back in. If you go back to eating and drinking the way you did before, then you can’t blame anybody else if you put it all back on. If you do what you’ve always done – you’ll get what you’ve always got! Make TODAY different! Bernadette Sarginson
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Food and Drink Broad Bean Soup The fresh taste and gorgeous colour make this a perfect soup for spring Ingredients 50g (2oz) butter 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 900g (2lb) fresh shelled broad beans (or frozen broad beans) 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 litre (2 pints) chicken stock 150ml (1/4 pint) dry white wine or dry sherry 3-4 sage leaves or few sprigs of basil (depending on your taste) Method Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the onions, broad beans and the sugar. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft and slightly golden (not browned).
Add the stock, herbs of choice, wine or sherry. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the beans are really tender. Cool slightly and blend to your preferred consistency. For a beautiful smooth finish push the already blended soup through a sieve. Return the soup to the pan and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serves 6
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his month Cuadros Contemporary Art Gallery celebrates the genre of Pop Art that focuses heavily on film, comics, animation, television personality, paparazzo, and publishing impresario. Highlights include a number of extraordinary humorous pieces by Pop Art phenomena Hans James. There will be weird and wonderful procreations from our very own Nottingham hero Jon Burgerman. James Youngerman, an experienced Pop Art Portraitist from Manchester, adds a touch of class and last but not least we are proud to represent the works of London based Paul Melia. The only artist to be commissioned by Marvel and Disney to re-create characters for the silver screen! Pop Art has made a huge impact in the world of art since its conception in America and in Britain in the 1950’s. Since its introduction,
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At The Movies
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roadway has a packed programme of films and events this May, including the Robin Hood, Robin Hood… season, complimenting the release of Ridley Scott’s new version of the legend with classic screen adaptations, and a season celebrating the work of Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu, most famous for the 1953 classic Tokyo Story. Other film highlights include Chris Morris’s hysterically funny yet utterly disturbing Four Lions, Australian filmmaker Warwick Thornton’s Samson & Delilah and the cult thriller remake Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans, starring Nicolas Cage.
Life, the monthly film quiz on Tuesday 25th May, a New Orleans food night to accompany Bad Lieutenant on Wednesday 26th May and a cocktail night on Friday 28th May to celebrate the return of the fabulous four, Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha in Sex & The City 2. Fans of digital art can enjoy the launch of Tracing Mobility on Friday 14th May and award-winning artist Aaron Koblin’s Visualising Amsterdam from 14th May to 11th June.
Highlights in the café bar during May include a curry night on Tuesday 4th May to accompany Gurinder Chadha’s hilarious, feelgood ghost story It’s A Wonderful
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Puzzle Page Clues Across 1 The way out (6) 7 To insinuate (5) 8 The movable part of a slide-rule (6) 9 To throw out (5) 12 To answer (5) 13 To disturb by constant attacks (5) 14 Considerable wealth (5) 17 A compelling dread (6) 18 A venomous African snake (5) 19 To settle snugly (6) Clues Down 2 A hard yellow cheese (7) 3 The fifth letter of Greek alphabet (7) 4 An animal’s male parent (4) 5 The altar end of a church (4) 6 A Burmese monetary unit (4) 10 Resentfully envious (7) 11 Hearty (7) 14 A play without dialogue (4) 15 A large military force (4) 16 Space between two extremities (4) ANSWERS ON PAGE 29
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Change of name for Nottinghams most successful kitchen makeover company. Trevor & Anne of Dream Doors (Nottingham) Ltd. have decided to change the name of their business to SMART KITCHENS. Still trading from their very well known showroom in West Bridgford they are re-branding to keep their focus on building a local family business for the future. Trevor says “We have a vision for our business and our sights are set on building on our reputation as Nottinghams leading kitchen makeover company, but as a locally family run business” In the past 4 years, Trevor, Anne and their son Chris have provided a fantastic and cost effective alternative to having a full new kitchen by re-facing the existing one. Because everything is made to measure any kitchen can benefit from a wonderful makeover by keeping the original cupboards and changing the doors and drawer fronts. New worktops, sink and appliances, if needed, can be added to give a full transformation. SMART KITCHENS can of course replace the kitchen completely with its staff of fitters, tilers and electricians. Anne says “Our commitment is to give the best service from the initial enquiry to the completion of the job, value for money and first class aftercare. We feel our name SMART KITCHENS represents both our work and customers decision to come to us” Of course SMART KITCHENS will continue to support all of their existing customers in the future as recommendation has always been their biggest source of new customers. Having built strong trading relationships over the last few years with the UK’s major manufacturers of quality kitchen kitchen quality doors. SMART KITCHENS will continue to supply British made doors as it believes this gives the customer the best choice of colours, and styles available.
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hen the sun breaks through and we get told that we’re about to experience a heatwave (for a couple of days at least) the whole world descends on the local DIY centre to grab all the outdoor ephemera to make it possible to live comfortably in the garden for the foreseeable future. Be prepared in advance and avoid the scrum in the garden aisle. All gardens need a barbecue. Even vegetarians can enjoy fabulous food cooked outdoors and there’s nothing like the aroma of a crackling barbecue to make you feel like it’s really summer. Invest in a Weber kettle barbecue to ensure long life and easy cleaning as well as perfectly cooked sausages every time. Outdoor furniture has come a long, long way from those horrid white plastic moulded chairs and tables of years gone by. Now canvas director chairs, beach striped umbrellas and elaborate cast iron bistro tables are affordable for every garden. Pick something classic in design and well made and it could last you for years to come. Ensure that you regularly clean all surfaces and keep textiles covered and wood sanded back and re-varnished. As well as chairs and tables, comfortable floor cushions or even hammocks make garden living a little more comfortable and exciting. Throwing brightly coloured rugs and cushions over the lawn before a party can make a garden look lovely with minimal effort while a hammock or hanging chair can be the idyllic place to read a magazine and enjoy an ice cold drink. Outdoor lighting is all too easily forgotten until you find yourself squinting across the table at your friends as the sun finally goes down. Choose solar lights which can be easily set in to beds or paths or twinkling fairy lights strung through trees, gazebos or pergolas. Flare-type candles also cast lots of light while giving a romantic feel, as do pierced metal lanterns holding tea lights,
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which look particularly effective queued up on garden steps. For daytime use invest in a good quality paddling pool for the kids – another thing which you’ll regret not buying before when the sun comes out. Even the smallest inflatable pool can keep kids entertained for days while larger, deeper pools are irresistible for adults. You might also consider the addition of wasp traps – the best are prettily coloured narrow necked glass affairs that not only look lovely hanging in gardens but effectively keep stingers at bay so you can enjoy a shandy in peace. Additionally, if you intend to do plenty of outdoor entertaining be sure to have all the accessories to hand to help you easily cook and serve outside – good barbecue utensils, a large, sturdy tray and perhaps even drink and cutlery baskets. Wine coolers are also a must to avoid letting your bottle of wine go horribly warm in the sun. Finally, to keep your garden watered and kids hosed down and cool invest in a good sprinkler or hose with an adjustable ‘gun’ – these are invaluable, so long as we avoid a hosepipe ban, to keep the garden looking good.
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s the signs of spring begin to make their mark on the natural landscape, many of us will take this as a definite cue to embark upon a frenzied period of cleaning, tidying and re-organizing within the home. And as the temperatures rise and we anticipate spending more time in the outdoor room, it makes perfect sense to extend our ‘spring clean’ strategy to the home’s outside living accommodation. Once all the traditional tidy up jobs, (such as hedge trimming, patio & pathway cleaning, furniture restoration, lawn care etc) are completed, the fun can really start! With a neat and tidy garden as your starting point, now’s the time to sit back and think about ways in which to inject some instant refreshment into your outside space. Accent colour Identify an accent colour for your garden and look at clever ways to employ this colour to help accessorise the space. A cheap and cheerful solution is to invest in some colourful pots, then match up and repeat the same tones elsewhere in the garden, for example by adding the same splash of colour to an exterior fence or wall. Plants boasting foliage / flowers in your chosen accent colour or a selection of cosy cushions can also be used to create cost effective accessories. Shape up Something as simple as changing the shape of your lawn or plant borders can help transform the overall look of your outdoor space. The move from formal straight lines and ordered shapes to more fluid, curved contours (and vice versa) can have a dramatic effect on the overall feel of the garden.
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Light sensation Make the most of the longer summer evenings by introducing some mood enhancing lighting into the garden. Delicate tea lights or bold garden (oil) torches / oil candles hung from tree boughs, can add a mesmeric and enchanting dimension. Arch antics Look at installing a simple, rustic timber arch to generate instant change within your outdoor room. Enhance the arch with a gorgeous, fragrant freeflowering climber and you can either draw attention to a stunning view or focal point beyond the arch, or simply use to create a transition point between two areas of the garden. Architecture focus Just as a stunning new piece of furniture can become the focal point of a room inside the house, so too can a well thought out piece of garden architecture create a big difference in the space outside the home. Look out for striking sundials, beautifully crafted bird baths or eye catching water features to introduce that all important ‘wow’ factor. Keep it hot, hot, hot Nothing quite beats a brazier or fire pit in terms of injecting instant drama into the outdoor living environment. Providing a source of atmospheric heat and light, a brazier / fire pit can double up as a means to cook simple food and will extend the entertainment value of your garden space. If you’re interested in getting more from your garden this summer and are looking for ways in which to refresh your outdoor space, contact Lime Orchard on 0845 5391467 or visit www.limeorchard.co.uk for further details of the company’s garden transformation service.
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birthday celebration of Green Streets (www.greenstreetswb. blogspot.com), where Cllr Khan gave away a new bike to Cameron who won the prize draw. “I didn’t know how wonderful I would feel, everyone was saying my name and looking at me. It was the best thing that has ever happened to me” he said. The same day was the big Skills Exchange get together where more than 50 of the 70 members showed up, baked, cooked, displayed their wares, exchanged skills, services and ideas and generally had a fabulous time. (www.skillsexchange. blogspot.com)
you can also pre-book your eco house tour (www.wbecohouses.co.uk) for the day after. And what about a foraging walk? Last year Julie took a group of residents along the Green line around this time of year. The obvious finds were several apple trees in full flower, brambles, and nettles. There were also plenty of dandelions- the smaller leaves can be chopped into salads and the larger ones cooked either with spinach or alone. If you go picking nettles, wear gloves or use scissors and a bag to catch them. (remember to check underneath for butterfly eggs and leave any you find) Leaves can be cooked with spinach or alone with the water they retain from washing and a little butter. For nettle soup: sweat the young nettles in butter and very little water, with onion and garlic if you like it. Add in a couple of cooked potatoes and milk, liquidise everything. To add flavour you could chop parsley or spring onions and a little grated cheese at the end. If you too would like to feel empowered without spending hours in meetings and committees and would like to share that enthusiasm for sustainable and community living with like minded people why not join Transition West Bridgford (www.transitionwb.co.uk)
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Community Information 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 30th of each month. Please email dave@ spotlightlocal.co.uk or write to The Editor, Spotlight Magazine, 7 Wimbledon Road, Nottingham NG5 1GT. WEST BRIDGFORD ADVICE CENTRE is open every Wednesday morning from 9-30am to 12-30pm. at St Giles’ Church Hall, Stratford Rd, West Bridgford NG2 6AZ. Tel: 0115 9821475. No appointment necessary – we operate a drop in system. We can help with benefit claims, form filling, consumer, debt, and housing issues etc. TAI CHI FOR HEALTH: Classes offer slow, controlled, meditative Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises, for beginners over 50 years of age. Every Monday afternoon, St Giles Church Hall, West Bridgford. Newcomers welcome to the 1 - 2pm session. Classes also in Bramcote and Ruddington. Tel Joy Parsons on Nottm. 9743542. LADY BAY KARATE GROUP meetevery monday & friday at the scout h/q on mona road,lady bay,at 7.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m. For more information contact chris on 01159821161. SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB All Hallows Church Hall Pierrepont Road Lady Bay Meetings start at 2pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month. We have a full programme of events new members welcome. Please contact Mrs Anne Barnes Tel : 0115 914 0141 for further details Every wednesday the Rotary Club of West Bridgford meets at 6pm at The Nottingham Forest Football Club. Enquiries for membership from both professional men and women of all ages are very welcome. Please contact John Walker on 0115 937 3551 for more information. Mother and Baby Postnatal Fitness Classes Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11am-12pm All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay/ West Bridgford. Come along from 6-10 weeks after birth. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@mummiesandbuggies.co.uk or see www. mummiesandbuggies.co.uk Pregnancy Fitness Classes - Mondays 6:00-7:00pm and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm Lady Bay Scout Hut, Cnr Trent Blvd/Mona Rd, Lady Bay/West Bridgford. Join from as early as 12 weeks/2nd trimester. Meet other expectant mums. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@bumptobabe.co.uk or visit www.bumptobabe.co.uk Pregnancy Pilates Classes - Tuesdays 6:15-7:15pm West Bridgford Methodist Church, Cnr Musters/ Patrick Rds, West Bridgford.. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@bumptobabe.co.uk or see www. bumptobabe.co.uk to register for the next 8 week course.
Little Black Dress Workout -Mondays 8:15-9:15pm All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay/West Bridgford A fun, fat-burning, full body workout which WILL burn off those excess calories. Places are limited, so to book your space on the next course, call Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@zesthealthandfitness.co.uk or visit www.zesthealthandfitness.co.uk Pilates Classes - Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm/8:30-9:30pm and Wednesdays 8:15-9:15pm West Bridgford Methodist Church, Cnr Musters/ Patrick Rds, West Bridgford. To book your place on the next 6 week course, phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@zesthealthandfitness.co.uk or visit www. zesthealthandfitness.co.uk LINE DANCING CLASSES EVERY MONDAY EVENING AT THE METHODIST CHURCH, SHELFORD ROAD, RADCLIFFE ON TRENT 7.00p.m. - 9.45p.m. - (First Hour Suitable For “BEGINNERS”). All new members welcome - just come along and join in the fun or Ring 0115 9140673. for further information. LINE DANCING CLASS EVERY TUESDAY EVENING AT WEST PARK PAVILLION, LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, WEST BRIDGFORD. 8.00.p.m. - 10.00 p.m. (Improver - Intermediate Level) All new members welcome just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for information. LINE DANCING CLASS EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT WIGHTMAN HALL (SCOUT HALL) STRATFORD RD, WEST BRIDGFORD.. 9.45 a.m. - 11.45 am (Suitable for all abilities) All new members welcome just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for further information. LINE DANCING CLASS EVERY FRIDAY EVENING AT THE BURNSIDE HALL,CHURCH HILL, PLUMTREE 8.00.p.m. - 10.00.p.m......(Improver - Intermediate Level) All new members welcome - just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for further information. THEATRE ARTS WORKSHOP ...offers you the chance to have a go, whatever your age, abilty or experience! Drama Workshops, Youth Theatre and GCSE Drama Saturday classes held at Jesse Gray School, Musters Road, West Bridgford. NG2 7DD. lisa.goodlass@ntlworld.com 0115 8549175 BRIDGFORD BEADERS meet once a month at Rushcliffe Arena from 10am to 1pm. We are a very friendly group of ladies of varied ages and abilities and we are always willing to help each other. We tend to have a project each month but you are always able to do your own thing. For further info please contact Lynn 0115 9140927 .
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