Spotlight Magazine for the West Bridgford area of Nottingham May 2015

spotlight On ISSUE 73 May 2015

West Bridgford

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• Business Focus • Puzzles • Your Community Info • What’s On Guide

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Contents

Business Focus 6 Ladybirds 8 Local Events Guide 10 Tai Chi 12 Summer Car Tips 14 Prestige Nursing 16 Milk Alternatives 18 Childrens Entertainers 20 Garden View 22 Puzzle Pages 24 Local Info 26 A Good Read

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Happy May Everybody!

So that’s the bank holidays out of the way for a while... now at least the we should get some better weather!

It’s time to turn our attention to our gardens and external maintenance of the house. We have plenty of advertisers here who can help with any of those jobs that you don’t have the time to get done.

Please try to support our local advertisers whenever you need a service or product. Remember to keep it local!

Spotlight magazine is delivered to 6,000 homes and businesses in the West Bridgford area each month, with similar magazines going to Mansfield South and Mansfield North.

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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.

Stay close by and keep looking after our gardens for us!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBOUR Now that we are coming to the end of build at The Grand we want to spend some time meeting and getting to know you; our new neighbours.

It is important to us that we become part of the West Bridgford community; we have already partnered up with a number of GP practices in the area and recently welcomed local Councillors at The Grand for tour of the home, coffee and a chat.

We want to invite you to The Grand; be one of the first to come and see the home.

We have a number of some show suites open for you to view, and we will also offer you a tour of the home, giving you a glimpse of the facilities we are bringing to West Bridgford, including a retail coffee shop, hairdresser, gymnasium, Snoezelen and cinema room. We will be officially opening The Grand in April, welcoming clients to their new home, so make sure you visit us before then as after we open, access for the general public will be limited For a visit to The Grand, call Dawn Collett on 0115 923 3056 to arrange an appointment or simply pop by. We are open seven days a week. www.newcarehomes.com

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Local Events Guide Powered By:

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Sunday 10th May Quiz up in a Brewery – Trent Navigation Monday 11th May ‘On The Ball’ football quiz – Southbank Thursday 14th May Big Cheap Quiz followed by Richie Muir – Southbank Martin Taylor (aka The Badger) – Trent Navigation Bob Wilmott – Copper Friday 15th May DJ Fever – Fire & Ice Joe Strange Band – Riverbank Roy Stone – Monkey Tree Funkified – Southbank Blues Friday Howlin’ Mat – Trent Navigation Saturday 16th May DJ Funky Monkey – Fire & Ice SHIMMER with DJ Damian Wells – Riverbank TI Funk – Southbank Sunday 17th May Steve McGill – Copper Ben Haynes – Escabeche DJ Marriott – Southbank Quiz up in a Brewery – Trent Navigation Monday 18th May ‘On The Ball’ football quiz – Southbank Thursday 21st May Big Cheap Quiz followed by Richie Muir – Southbank Martin Taylor (aka The Badger) – Trent Navigation Bob Wilmott – Copper Friday 22nd May DJ Fever – Fire & Ice Joe Strange Band – Riverbank Roy Stone – Monkey Tree Blues Guy Tortora -Trent Navigation Saturday 23rd May DJ Funky Monkey – Fire & Ice SHIMMER with DJ Damian Wells – Riverbank Urban Intro / DJ Marriott – Southbank

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Sunday 24th May Quiz up in a Brewery – Trent Navigation Fran & Jono – Escabeche Bank Holiday Special- Mod Day – Southbank DJ Fever – Fire & Ice DJ Norman Jay – Riverbank Monday 25th May ‘On The Ball’ football quiz – Southbank Thursday 28th May Big Cheap Quiz followed by Richie Muir – Southbank Martin Taylor (aka The Badger) – Trent Navigation Bob Wilmott – Copper Polly Yates – Fire & Ice Friday 29th May DJ Fever – Fire & Ice Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band – Riverbank Roy Stone – Monkey Tree The Money – Southbank Saturday 30th May DJ Funky Monkey – Fire & Ice SHIMMER with DJ Damian Wells – Riverbank Sunday 31st May DJ Marriott – Southbank Quiz up in a Brewery – Trent Navigation Bob Wilmott – Copper Mark James – Escabeche June 2015 Monday 1st June ‘On The Ball’ football quiz – Southbank Thursday 4th June Big Cheap Quiz followed by Richie Muir – Southbank Martin Taylor (aka The Badger) – Trent Navigation Bob Wilmott – Copper Friday 5th June DJ Fever – Fire & Ice Joe Strange Band – Riverbank Roy Stone – Monkey Tree Gary Grainger – Trent Navigation

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There’s No Gain If There’s Pain!

Have you ever been told there’s ‘no gain without pain’ and that you should ‘go for the burn’?

This advice may be fine if you’re a competitive athlete, but what about those of us who want to improve our general well being without forcing and straining?

What if there are forms of exercise that are more relaxing and gentle but still powerful and effective?

Well, there are - the ancient Chinese exercise systems known as Tai Chi and Qigong.

The slow, continuous movements of these systems give you time to enjoy feeling what your body is doing. The flowing sequences enable you to relax into soft, circular stretches that feel wonderful.

Deep breathing and mental focus combine

with physical movement to bring about calm, unforced exercise.

Qigong is basically a simpler version of the choreographed movement sequence known as the Tai Chi ‘form’. Both of these systems are low-impact and weight bearing and are designed to bring body, mind and spirit into balance and harmony.

Exercising in this state of inner calm helps you combat the stress and tension that so often interferes with your body’s natural healing processes.

Don’t be deceived though – your body works hard to maintain the control required to move slowly! The result is a movement sequence that is beautiful, absorbing and life-enhancing – and there’s no pain!

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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.

Many local garages will perfom an air conditioning check up for free. If you have ever been caught in a traffic jam on a hot summers day with irritable kids you will know how important good air conditioning can be.

Your local garage will usually also have a check up available for summer motoring, so why not drop in and let them give your car a professional once over.

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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.

A massage of the feet with creams and aromatherapy oils follows, to refresh and soften the skin. You may also be treated to a massage of the lower leg.

Finally, cuticles will be clipped and nails cut and shaped before nail polish is applied to send you away with pretty toes!

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.

With summer approaching, now is the time to get your feet ready for those open toe sandals!

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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.

Rice milk is the most hypoallergenic of all milk alternatives, often being found free of soya, gluten and nuts. It is high in carbohydrates but low in protein and its watery texture makes it unsuitable for baking and cooking. It is, however,

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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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Choosing A Children’s Entertainer

Whether for a birthday party or a fete an entertainer can make or break an event.

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Ask around Most good entertainers get the majority of their business by word-ofmouth.

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Pick someone enthusiastic If they don’t enthuse you, they won’t enthuse your child Book early Everyone wants a slot between 2pm and 5pm on a Saturday Consider alternative dates You might get exactly what you want a little cheaper.

Ask for references and follow them up A good entertainer will

Choose someone age-appropriate Your nine-year-old probably won’t thank you for a clown.

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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.

By Rachel Leverton

Chelsea draws over 150 000 visitors each year. For the past ten years it’s been held over five days instead of four, such is its popularity.

The sheer quantity and varieties of plants on display to the general public is breathtaking.

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What’s happening in your area

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 The South Notts Flower Club The next meeting is Tuesday 9th June from 7.30pm at Edwalton Church Hall, Wellin Lane, Edwalton NG12 4AP. The title of the meeting is “Somewhere under the Sun” a demonstration by Di Smith from Market Rasen.

Visitors are welcome. £5.00 to include refreshments.

Contact Gail for more details Tel. 01159822070.

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.

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 17th May is concert night with Cupola:Ward.

This is a special concert to celebrate the fourth birthday of the club. Tickets £9. Please telephone Julie and Phil 0115 9812861, Dave 07790 943893, email phil@ poppyfolkclub.co.uk or visit the website at www. poppyfolkclub.co.uk. Next month we have a singaround and music session on Sunday 21st June.

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 Our first junior sail will be on Friday the 24th April 2015.

The price per child for the year is £42 plus £20 for one adult per family. Payment is not required until the second week so the children can make sure they do enjoy it first.

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 Richard on 07967384491 MeadowCovertScoutGroup The popularity of Scouts is going from strength to 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.

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the Institute of Leadership and Management to boost your CV. 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.

Contact John Dornan on 01159 374706 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

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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.

Yet, when the author brings things to a climax you are thrown, dazed and shocked, along with Karen, in a debut novel that will stay with you long after you close it for the final time.

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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.

Hot on the heels of the successful Hunger Games and Divergent trilogies comes The Maze Runner. Initially published in 2009 it came to prominence with the release of the film adaptation in 2014.

Thomas is a teenager who awakes to find himself in a box in a place called the Glade. He has no memory of who he is or how he came to be here, but he is thrown into this new community, and as a reader so are you. Before long you become familiar with the terminology used by the boys and you feel as if you are a Glader along with them.

As Thomas adjusts to his new home he learns about the Maze which surrounds the Glade. Each day the walls open and a select group of runners spend daylight hours exploring and mapping it.

It is a race against the clock because at sunset the Grievers – giant robotic creatures – enter the Maze and they are deadly. The walls close to protect the community and overnight the structure of the Maze changers, leaving the runners to start again in the morning.

The big mystery is why. Why are Thomas and the other boys there and why do the Grievers come out to get them? Why do the walls in the Maze change and will the runners ever solve it.

However, more importantly why has a girl been sent to the Glade and why has all communication with the outside world suddenly stopped?

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