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Contents

Depilation 6 Is Your Car Ready For Summer? 8 Ladybirds 10 Children’s Entertainers 12 Chelsea Flower Show 14 Go Green 16 A Good Read 18 Recipe 20 Puzzle Pages 22 Milk Alternatives 24 Microwaves 26 Derby Night Marketw 28 Index of Advertisers 30 Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 01332 416121 Suite 104, 1 Hanley Street Nottingham NG1 5BL Graphic Design and Layout: Spotlight Local Media Distributed by Best Distributions Trusted Delivery Partner of the Spotlight Magazine

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Depilation

epilation is the term used to describe hair removal. It is a procedure which has been popular since ancient times, and encompassed some amazing fashions. In Egyptian times for instance it was popular to remove all bodily hair, even that on your head with tweezers, pumice stone, beeswax or sugar based waxes.

Hair removal was seen as a sign of class in Roman Times and hair removal and was popular with high society men and women.

In the Middle Ages, Queen Elizabeth set a trend for removing eyebrows so that the forehead looked bigger.

Now, we tend to follow the fashions of Hollywood when it comes to hair removal, and new techniques often emerge from the States.

In the UK, many salons now offer the following: Waxing, either using strips or free running wax. For women all areas can be covered, including face, arms, legs and intimate areas. In recent years there has been a considerable increase in male waxing, with more men opting to have their chest, abdominal area or shoulders waxed.

Plucking using traditional tweezers is generally less common now, but is still used for the removal of facial hair, particularly eyebrows.

specialist salons and private clinics, and suitability can depend on skin tone and hair colour.

In recent years there has also been an increase in barbers offering hot towel shaves to their customers.

Outside the salon there are many ways we can remove hair at home. Kits for waxing and bleaching and many depilatory creams can be found at most pharmacies and supermarkets.

Manufacturers continue to develop their products adding new fragrances and additional benefits such as moisturising.

We can also buy electrical products to help. In addition to wet razors a vast range of electric razors can also be purchased along with epilators for personal use.

There is a growing industry in male grooming products too which includes post shaving balms and moisturisers for men.

Despite the fact that all depilation methods seem to have some pain attached we seem as keen as ever to be fuzz-free.

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Is Your Car Ready For Summer?

very year as we approach winter there are articles popping up advisine us to prepare our cars for the cold weather, however, your care needs to be ready for hot weather too.

Here are a few tips to make your summer driving a breeze.

If you are planning a road trip this summer, it’s important to remember that you shouldn’t just put petrol in your car and go.

A pre-trip vehicle check can determine how road-ready your vehicle is so you can take steps to have any problems fixed before heading out on holiday, and to avoid the potential safety hazards of breaking down miles from home.

Schedule a tune-up to help the engine deliver the best balance of power and fuel economy and produce the lowest level of emissions.

Check the brake system and make sure the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.

Check filters and fluids, including engine oil, antifreeze/coolant, windshield washer and power steering, brake and transmission fluids. Dirty air filters can waste gas and cause the engine to lose power.

Check the hoses and belts and replace if they become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear.

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These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering and the cooling system.

Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Underinflated tires reduce a vehicle’s fuel economy and uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.

Check that the gas cap is not damaged, loose or missing to prevent gas from spilling or evaporating.

Treat your car to a good car wash.

Winter takes a toll on every part of your car — everything from your brake lines to your engine gets blasted by a constant barrage of salt, ice, water, sand, and general filth. Interiors become filled with dirt and tracked-in grime. Do yourself a favor and clean your car top to bottom, inside and out. Use good, high-quality cleansers and high-pressure water on the outside to get rid of salt and trapped sand, and be sure to hit the wheel wells and underbody.

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Ladybird, Ladybird Fly Away Home

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ast weekend my husband and I spent a long overdue day tidying the garden.

During our labours I became intrigued by the number of ladybirds populating the leaves and bushes, which made me curious about the world of this mini beast.

Popular with children and adults alike, I wondered how much we actually know about them and thought I’d do a little research.

The ladybird is actually a member of the beetle family and its scientific name is Coccinellidae, meaning ‘little red sphere’.

There are over 42 different species in the UK, the most common being the bright red variety that has seven spots and is thought to have given the insect its name: “Lady” referring to the Virgin Mary (Our Lady) who in early paintings is seen wearing a red cloak, and the seven spots being symbolic of the seven joys and seven sorrows of Mary.

The ladybird starts life as a tiny, shiny, yellow egg, laid in a cluster on a leaf from late spring into summer. Each egg hatches to release a small, black, 6-legged larva which eats greedily and increases in size by shedding its skin three times in its lifetime. The full grown larva eventually attaches itself to a leaf and forms a pupa, from which the adult beetle emerges 1-2 weeks later.

Beetles and larvae feed through the summer and ladybirds that hatch early will produce a new generation of beetles during mid to late summer. During its short life span, a ladybird will lay around one

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thousand eggs. When the colder weather comes it looks for somewhere warm to hibernate for the winter, where it may stay for up to nine months.

Very few will survive to hibernate a second winter - one year is the common life span of a ladybird. They emerge from hibernation in late March to April, to feed and mate and begin the process all over again!

Ladybirds have brightly coloured wings which beat about 85 times per second while flying. The wings are also used to warn off predators. In times of danger, ladybirds are able to roll over and play dead.

They secrete a fluid from the joints in their legs that gives off a foul tasting fluid that prevents their enemies from finishing them off!

Ladybirds are a gardener’s friend and should be made welcome as they are one of the best deterrents against garden pests. They eat aphids (tiny softbodied insects) that destroy foliage and plants such as roses and tomatoes, their particular favourite being greenfly.

They also eat small caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites and even some scale insects.

A ladybird will consume around 5000 aphids during its lifetime.

Ladybird, ladybird, don’t fly away home.

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The Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea 19th – 23rd May

The Chelsea Flower Show is to gardening what the Paris catwalks are to fashion.

Paris fashions may seem outlandish, but they push certain trends, which in a watered-down version end up in high-street shops.

Likewise, though many of Chelsea’s show gardens are fantasy pieces which demonstrate outrageous ideas, the horticultural trends on display will find their way into our own more modest plots.

For example; did you know that bonsai specimens and topiary gardens were introduced at Chelsea in 1913? Rock gardens were introduced in the 1940’s and decking in the eighties. All of these can now be bought in garden centres up and down the land.

In 2006 James Dyson even produced a water feature in which the water ran uphill.

Actually I’m still waiting for my garden centre to stock one of those! Maybe one day...

Chelsea isn’t just about high fashion though; it reflects environmental trends too.

In recent years there have been hosepipe bans in the great Pavillion and many of the gardens have showcased droughttolerant planting schemes.

Chelsea really is window-shopping at its finest. It’s like walking through a reallife version of the best garden design catalogue in the world.

And if you visit on the last day you don’t have to restrict yourself to window shopping. At 4pm precisely a bell rings and the great Chelsea sell-off begins.

The poor designers, after all their hard work, begin the mammoth task of dismantling their creations. The good news is that the public can buy them. It’s perfectly possible to end up owning a little piece of a prize winning garden. So what should you choose?

If it were me I’d want something special; a reminder of my visit. I’d go for a species which I know would grow in my garden, but an unusual variety, not available in my local garden centre. In my case it would probably be an unusual lavender or fuchsia.

Choose carefully and you could have a little piece of Chelsea gold adorning your plot for many years to come.

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The Poison Tree by Erin Kelly

A Good Read

Finding your way in the world after leaving school can be daunting, and for Karen this is no different.

A language student at a college in London she has a chance encounter with Biba, an exotic and bohemian student, and Karen’s life will never be the same again.

Biba lives with her brother Rex in a crumbling gothic style townhouse in London, with a lifestyle that could not be further from the suburban humdrum that Karen grew up in.

She is drawn to these two siblings and so begins a summer of freedom, cheap wine, experimental drugs and sexual adventures.

The lure of Biba’s personality is tremendous and Karen clearly aspires to be like her.

Then, one day, their idyllic summer comes crashing to a halt.

Karen learns the truth of Biba and Rex’s family life and an unexpected visitor leads to tragedy. A more mature Karen looks back on the events of that summer ten years later as she comes to terms with her role in everything.

As a reader, you know from the start that something is going to happen. Like a car crash in slow motion you can see it coming as Karen absorbs more and more of Biba’s exotic nature.

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The Maze Runner by James Dashner Post-apocalyptic and dystopian literature seems to be all the rage in the Young Adult fiction market these days.

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1 beef stock cube 2 tbsp tomato purée 2 onions, finely chopped 3 red peppers, deseeded and diced large pack coriander (stalks for the chilli, leaves for the salsa) 2 x 400g cans black beans Salt and pepper to taste Lime and plain yoghurt to serve Salsa Three large ripe tomatoes Small red onion Avocado Handful of coriander leaves (reserved from the bunch) Method Strip the coriander of its leaves and reserve in a bowl. Finely chop the coriander stalks.

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Milk Alternatives

ilk is a highly nutritious food and for hundreds of years was only available from animals, but nowadays there are many non-dairy alternatives, each with a different nutritional profile, flavour, colour and texture. Extracted from plants, they are a great milk substitute for those suffering from allergies, lactose intolerance or who may be following a vegan diet.

Soya milk is possibly the most well known milk alternative. Made from soya beans, it is most nutritionally similar to cow’s milk, being high in protein and fibre. It also contains cancerfighting isoflavones, can help prevent heart disease and can be beneficial to menopausal women by reducing hot flushes.

It is safe for the lactose intolerant and those with milk allergies but can be high in sugar.

With much less protein, but with a pleasant flavour and creamy texture, is almond milk.

With a third fewer calories than semiskimmed milk, it is high in Vitamin E, but lacks other vitamins, minerals and fatty acids present in dairy milk. Made from ground almonds, water and sweetener, it provides a good source of magnesium, necessary for healthy bones, and is also beneficial for the immune system.

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very nutritious and can help lower blood cholesterol and control blood pressure, but could cause a sugar overload in diabetics.

You should choose fortified versions.

Similar in texture to, but not as nutritious as whole milk, coconut milk is low in carbohydrates but relatively high in fat. It works well in baking due to its nutty flavour and is a good choice for those suffering from multiple food allergies, as it is often found soy, gluten, cholesterol and nut free.

When stored in a fridge it can solidify and separate, but once stirred and brought back to room temperature will restore to its original texture.

Oat milk is lactose and cholesterol free and is naturally high in the antioxidant Vitamin E. It also contains folic acid which is essential for repairing DNA and producing healthy red blood cells. It can be tolerated by people with multiple allergies and is a good source of phytochemicals, which help fight cancer, heart disease and stroke.

High in sugar but low in calcium and protein, it has a distinctive, oaty flavour which not everyone likes.

Good luck as you try these milk alternatives, but remember that if you don’t consume dairy you will need to make up for the loss of nutrients, especially calcium and Vitamin D, from other sources, unless choosing a fortified product.

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otoriously poor at cooking, my mum earned herself the title “Microwave Mary” after she discovered the joys of this new invention in the mid 80s. It was like a dream come true for her: ready meals heated at the touch of a button, jacket potatoes cooked in minutes!

The microwave oven has progressed somewhat since those early years, but they still make a great choice for busy people who can’t spare the time for cooking or for individuals who don’t have space for conventional ovens – and they also save energy for the cost conscious!

When choosing a microwave oven, first consider the needs of your household.

Ranging in size from 17L to 32L, go no smaller than 27L if you have a family.

You’ll need the larger turntable and greater interior height. Then decide on the power, which can vary from 800W-1100W. The higher the wattage, the quicker the microwave will cook.

A basic microwave, such as delighted my mum all those years ago, will defrost, cook and reheat food, but there are other options available. First is a microwave with internal grill, which will brown and crisp food in a way that is not possible with a basic model, and the grill and microwave can also be used independently.

Finally, there is the built-in option. This is available for any type of oven and will add to the design quality of your kitchen, whilst also freeing up work space.

When deciding upon which features to have on your microwave oven, consider what type of cooking you do and select accordingly. Choose a grill or combi-oven if you do lots of grilling and roasting, and if you use lots of frozen food, look for an oven with a good defrosting feature.

Some models offer an automatic cooking and defrosting function, which calculates the time needed for cooking based on the weight of the food. Microwaves with a sensor cooking feature detect the amount of moisture in food along with the humidity inside the oven and adjust power levels and cooking time to ensure the best results.

A host of other features, including preset programmes for cooking popular foods and drop down doors for easier loading and emptying are also available.

Microwave ovens are a great asset to the modern cook, and in my mum’s opinion, no kitchen should be without one!

Higher up the range is the combimicrowave, which includes a convection (hot air) oven in addition to the microwave oven and grill.

These models give most flexibility as all functions can be used independently or together.

Combination ovens can halve the cooking time for most foods, and are able to roast brown and grill.

Some combination ovens also offer a steaming function.

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Pedicures

Most of us neglect our feet. They spend much of their lives covered up – out of sight and out of mind – and yet I for one love to give them the occasional pamper and am convinced they thank me for it!

A pedicure, professionally done, is a therapeutic treatment for feet which can support chiropody if you have foot problems, can assist posture by helping you to walk more comfortably and can soothe and relax you whilst being done.

Typically, a pedicure will begin with a soak of your feet in warm, scented water which will both cleanse and soften the skin. This is then followed by an exfoliating rub to get rid of dead skin. Salts and minerals are used, but exfoliation may also be done with pumice, especially on the heels or ball of the foot.

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Any style of polish can be applied, from a French pedicure with white tips to gel polish which gives a long-lasting glossy finish which dries instantly.

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