Spotlight Magazine for Mansfield North May 2016

spotlightOn ISSUE 67 May 2016

Mansfield North

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Contents

May Day 6 Edwinstowe Lions 8 Garden View 10 Offside Rule 12 Sunglasses 14 Walk To Work Week 16 Rights Of Way Applications 18 Puzzle Pages 20 Lasagna Menu 22 A Good Read

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May Day

My mum is proud to recall the year she was Maid of Honour to the May Queen.

We have a photo of her and several other young girls, surrounding the May Queen who is wearing a flowing white gown and coronet of flowers.

My own memories of May Day celebrations are less regal. I remember clutching a coloured ribbon attached to a maypole and weaving in and out of other children to make pretty patterns for our parents to watch and enjoy.

This traditional image of May Day, which in Pagan times celebrated the completion of seeding and springtime fertility with village fetes and community gathering, has little to do with why May 1st is celebrated in Britain today, and why it is recognised internationally as a public holiday.

May Day is International Workers Day, and its history is a little more colourful than the ribbons of the maypole or the handkerchiefs waved around by Morris Dancers!

The late nineteenth century saw employees working 10-18 hour days in unsafe and difficult conditions. Capitalist factory owners, keen to maximise their output, kept them running as many hours as possible with a “sun up to sun down” working day.

Death and injury were common.

An early British Socialist reformer, Robert Owen, campaigned for the work day to be divided into thirds, coining in 1817 the phrase; “Eight hours labour, eight hours recreation, eight hours rest.” By the late

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1800s, Socialist movements in both Britain and the USA were working towards the same end: an eight hour working day.

In 1884, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions in the US proclaimed that “eight hours shall constitute a legal day’s labor from and after May 1st 1886.”

Without the backing of the government or businesses, this ideal was not realised, so when the day arrived 300,000 workers walked off their jobs in protest.

Strikes, picket lines, beatings, shootings, rock throwing and bombings followed, and finally major progress was made in 1914 when the Ford Motor Company cut its standard work day to eight hours, whilst also doubling their workers’ pay.

Amazingly, productivity increased significantly and profit margins doubled within two years. This encouraged other companies to follow suit.

In the UK the Labour government declared May 1st a bank holiday in 1978 and it has been used regularly by protest groups to fight for their cause, especially for workers and their rights.

In 2011 the Tories made attempts to scrap May Day and move the bank holiday to October, but for now it remains in place and an opportunity to remember the sacrifices of all those who fought to secure better working hours and conditions for us all!

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Edwinstowe & The Dukeries Lions

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Lynds Close Luncheon Club provide meals every Thursday at Lynds Close Edwinstowe, for 48 elderly people who reside in the local community. “We enjoy what we do and it allows older people not only to have a meal but to meet and chat with friends,” commented Sue Howells, who as well as being a fundraiser is also the chairperson of the club.

“We are taking the Luncheon Club members to Skegness for the day on 23rd of June, we have organised a bus, which is wheelchair friendly, and everyone is looking forward to a good old fashion day out to the seaside.

A trip to Skeggy wouldn’t be complete without a helping of fish and chips,” remarked Sue with a glint in her eye. “We needed some extra money to pay for the fish and chips so Edwinstowe & The Dukeries Lions Club said they would help.

We received a donation from the Lions and we thank them for their support”

Lion President Steve Scall commented, “ The Lions increased fundraising over the past few years has enabled the club to support more local organisations, so when we heard of the trip to Skegness, we decided to make a donation so a “bracing” day at Skegness would be complete with good old fish and chips for the members of the Luncheon Club” “Where There’s A Need – There’s A Lion” The Luncheon Club are spreading their wings now to a Friendship Club, which will be held on Mondays between 2.00 and 4.00pm at Lynds Close.

Anyone 60 + is welcome to become a member and can look forward to an afternoon of entertainment and friendship.

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Walking For Fitness

Most of us have grown up and lived much of our lives exposed to the standard conception of "exercise for fitness." We are accustomed to seeing joggers, tennis players, and healthy-looking people working out in gyms and thinking of their activities as the only way to get fit by exercising. And of course, they are doing just that.

But there is more to exercising for fitness than the stereotypical view of the sweating, head-banded runner or the muscled weightlifter. The simple act of walking is an exercise that has numerous health benefits, and in comparison with more vigorous exercise it even comes out ahead in several areas. There are many benefits of walking for fitness.

First, there are quite a few people out there who would prefer to be in the outdoors or in a large space like a mall rather than in a gym or on a tennis court, so they are naturally attracted to walking for fitness. Not everyone likes competitive sports or being in loud, sometimes unenjoyable environments like fitness clubs and gyms.

For these folks, walking is great because you can walk solo and listen to music or just enjoy nature, you can walk with a spouse or friend and enjoy a conversation, and you can walk just about anywhere.

Second, walking regularly will keep you physically healthy. Fitness experts and physicians agree that even a short walk can do wonders for the human body. It can strengthen the cardiovascular system by exercising the heart, and it reduces blood pressure and increases circulation.

It is reasonably aerobic (increases your oxygen intake and lung capacity) and of course low impact - it's easy on the feet, ankles and knees.

Regular walking strengthens your muscular and skeletal systems and reduces the likelihood of arthritis and other bone and muscle disorders that come with aging.

good footwear and not to over-exert yourself, there is simply nothing about walking that is not good for your body.

Third, walking is good for your mental health. It is known to improve your mood and decrease stress levels. That effect alone is priceless in today's world, and those benefits multiply because lower stress and better mood make your body healthier as well.

If you suffer from depression it is a healthy alternative to mood-altering medicines that can have negative side effects. The simple act of walking also increases your energy and slows the aging process, which is more good news for your mental health.

Just knowing that there are so many benefits to walking for fitness provides a built-in incentive to do it regularly. And knowing that it can make you healthier and more fit are good reasons to keep walking for fitness it's a smart move.

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The Offside Rule

Will Somebody Please Explain… …the Offside Rule

Saturday 21st May is FA cup final day.

Footie fans up and down the land will be involved in animated discussions along the lines of...

offside in itself is not an offence. He is only classed as offside if, as well as satisfying the previous three points, he is: Deemed by the referee to have participated in the area of active play.

And this is the bit of the offside rule which causes all the arguments because it’s open to debate what ‘participated in the area of active play’ actually means.

“It should definitely be banned. It’d open up the field and create more goalscoring opportunities.

Defenders would have to be more alert.”

“Are you mad? You’d get players hanging around the goal line waiting for a touch. It’d be easier to score but so boring it wouldn’t be worth watching…”

“Like Bayern Munich versus Arsenal?”

“Yeah, exactly. Fancy another pint?”

They are of course referring to the notoriously difficult to understand offside rule.

The offside rule has attained mythical status over the years. It states: A player is offside when the ball is kicked by a team-mate (that bit is important) if the referee thinks he satisfies all four of the following: He is in his opponents’ half of the field He is nearer the opponents’ goal line than the ball, i.e. in front of the ball He is nearer the opponents’ goal line than the second last opponent, i.e. in front of him (The last opponent is generally the goalkeeper) At this point I need to make clear that being

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with the following

FIFA tried to clarify the definition back in 2005

Interfering with play by touching the ball Obstructing an opponent trying to get to the ball Gaining an advantage from being in an offside position - including playing a ball which has rebounded from the post or crossbar.

Judging by the debates which still rage up and down the land I’m not entirely sure that FIFA has laid that one to rest.

The Offside Trap This involves the defending team collectively moving away from their goal to catch an opposition striker in an offside position.

Clearly, this carries the danger of the match officials not spotting the infraction and the striker being left facing only the goal keeper, and a great opportunity to score.

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It’s really important to wear sunglasses, to protect your eyes against harmful ultraviolet (UV) light. UV rays can cause damage to your eyes which could lead to cataracts.

These cause clouding of the lens, reduced vision and even blindness if left untreated.

Most sunglasses now filter out both UVA and UVB rays.

There is a vast array of sunglasses to choose from including prescription sunglasses. There may be a few styles that aren‘t suitable for your prescription but an expert can advise on this.

It is important to think about the shape of your face to determine which sunglasses may suit you best.

Decide whether your face is heart shaped, round, oval or square, as this will help you work out whether square frames, cat’s eye shape, aviator style, shield, oversized or sport may work best for you.

Those with heart-shaped faces will generally find that frames that are wider at the top than the bottom will look best, whilst oversized, rectangular and angular frames will counterbalance a round face and shallow rectangular frames will visually shorten a long face.

Think about your colouring too. What frame colours will suit your skin tone and hair colouring? Those who are fair may find pastel shades or transparent frames most complimentary. Of course you may want to make a statement and choose a bolder frame.

thus being really helpful for those who play sports like golf.

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All sunglasses reduce brightness, but to reduce glare as well, you need polarized lenses. They are particularly effective when driving, skiing or fishing as they block glare increase contrast.

As with all spectacles you have the choice of designer brands such as Ray Ban, Ted Baker and Oakley or non-designer.

There is an element of fashion and celebrity endorsement too. Iconic images of Tom Cruise wearing L.G.R. Tangeri and Cosmoros sunglasses in last years Mission Impossible 5 film had a huge influence and led to other brands copying the trend.

Check out the latest looks at your local optician or fashion chain.

It’s always helpful to seek the assistance of a store professional to help you select the most suitable sunglasses, particularly to check that the specification will offer you the correct protection but also to advise on aesthetics.

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Rights Of Way Applications

COUNCILS IN Nottinghamshire could see a potential increase in the number of applications to register public rights of way in and around villages such as Edwinstowe and Clipstone, as a change in the law approaches which will cause unregistered rights of way to disappear.

Simon Waterfield, a partner and expert in boundary disputes at Nelsons Solicitors, is experienced in dealing with contested applications for new public rights of way, and has flagged the forthcoming change for both landowners and local authorities.

registered by 1 January 2026, they will be extinguished.

Simon added: “The thought behind this new law is that if councils draw a line in the sand in terms of ancient public rights of way, the system will be made easier and less time consuming for them. However, the change to the law has highlighted to a lot of people that they need to protect their rights of way.

Rights of way are a hot topic at the moment for landowners due to a change in the law which will mean that unregistered public rights of way will be extinguished if they are not registered with the local authority by 2026.

Nottinghamshire councils could see a rise in the number of such applications, known as Modification Order Applications, as ramblers and other groups or individuals register their claim before it is too late.

Simon said: “A public right of way can come into existence when a landowner dedicates a right of way by agreement with the council, or if there is presumed dedication either under the Highways Act 1980 or by reference to the way in historical documents.

At the moment groups of people are looking for undiscovered or historically forgotten public rights of way and aiming to flag up as many pre-existing public rights of way as possible before the start of 2026.”

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 the local authority has an obligation to maintain a map showing all the public rights of way in the area, known as a definitive map. They must also modify the map if evidence comes to light that a public right of way exists, known as a modification order.

Because this process is time consuming for councils, a change in the law is happening, which relates to the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW) section 49. This states that if ancient public roads are not

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“For there to be presumed dedication you have to show that there has been 20 years of uninterrupted use of the right of way by the public. Complaints usually arrive when landowners put up a ‘keep out’ sign or a locked gate across the way. Councils are then obliged to investigate.”

“If the landowner wants to defeat the application they have to show that there was no intention to dedicate the right of way to public use over that time.”

If the public has been using the path for over 20 years, it is presumed that the land owner had dedicated the path to public use. The land owner must show that they did not intend to dedicate the footpath “by some means sufficient to bring it home to members of the public that he is challenging their right to use the way.”

Simon added: “2026 may seem quite a way off, but it is well worth landowners considering the implications of the new law now.”

Simon Waterfield is an expert in property law but has a particular speciality in rights of way disputes. For more information, call Nelsons on 0115 958 6262.

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Five Greens Lasagne

Serves 2-4 depending on appetite.

Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 20-30 minutes.

A bunch of spring onions Few anchovies in oil (optional) 3 cloves of garlic 175g asparagus 175g broccoli 250g frozen peas 150g frozen broad beans Handful fresh mint 150ml single cream 1/2 lemon (zested) 150-200ml vegetable stock 250g cottage cheese 1 packet lasagne sheets (dried or fresh) Parmesan cheese Fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried thyme) Method Half fill and boil the kettle.

Pour a little oil from the anchovies (if using) into a thick-bottomed saucepan and place on a medium heat. If not using anchovies use a tablespoon of olive oil. Finely slice the spring onions and half of the anchovies and then add them to the saucepan.

Crush the cloves of garlic into the pan and fry until soft but not too coloured (burnt garlic is bitter).

Snap the woody ends from the asparagus and discard. Finely slice the remaining stems asparagus into 1.5cm pieces. Break the broccoli into small florets of a similar size and add both broccoli and asparagus to the pan with a splash of boiling water from the kettle.

When the vegetables are soft, use a potato masher to mash some of the filling to create texture. Add the vegetable stock; bring to the boil before lowering to a simmer and adding half the cottage cheese.

Give everything a good stir and cook for a few more minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Take the vegetables off the heat and spoon around one third to a half of the mixture into a deep lasagne dish (approx dimensions 20cm x 15cm). Top with a lasagne sheet and a generous grating of parmesan cheese.

Repeat the layers of vegetable and lasagne sheets until you have used all of the filling and then top with a final sheet. I prefer less pasta to filling so use fewer layers but it works as well with three layers.

Mix the remaining 250g of cottage cheese with a splash of boiled water and then spread over the lasagne.

Sprinkle over the thyme along with another good grating of parmesan and a final drizzle of olive oil.

Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes until the topping has browned. Serve immediately with a green salad.

After five minutes, add the peas and broad beans along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well.

Roughly chop the mint leaves then add them to the saucepan along with the cream. Grate in the zest of the lemon to taste.

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A Good Read

The Winter Ghosts – by Kate Mosse This is an unusually short novel by Kate Mosse at just 250 pages. However readers won’t be disappointed as Mosse once again takes us back to the South of France and the area in the Pyrenees which provided the haunting backdrop to her weightier Labyrinth novels.

It is 1933, and an Englishman visits a book antiquarian in France with a strange manuscript written in the now extinct Occitan language of the region. The antiquarian is curious and wants to know how an Englishman would have it in his possession. Slowly, the foreigner tells his story.

In 1928, with Europe still recovering from the aftermath of World War 1, Freddie is recovering from an illness. Still struggling to come to terms with the death of his older brother George, his doctor suggests a trip to France where the mountain air in the south may help his recovery.

He is consumed by grief and guilt over George’s death and welcomes the opportunity to visit the country where his beloved brother died.

A car crash during a storm in the mountains sees him stranded in the oddly deserted-looking village of Nulle. He finds lodgings and the next day is invited to attend the Fete de Sainte-Etienne, a celebration of the village’s past. It is here that he meets Fabrissa, a beautiful mysterious woman.

Mosse cleverly allows us to see the psychological effects of grief. As in the Labyrinth trilogy she embeds the story in the medieval history of the Cathars (an ancient sect of Christianity, long since destroyed) in the region.

Are there such things as ghosts or do we create them in our mind to deal with the events that appear doomed to reoccur throughout history? Or are ghosts merely the reminder of mistakes that we are condemned to repeat?

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The crumbling building could be beautiful and the book follows Katie and her family as they raise enough money to turn it into a new ballet boarding school. At the start of this second book the school is about to open.

Katie’s mother was a dancer with the New York City Ballet and has spent the last few months planning classes, ordering costumes, and holding auditions, whilst her dad has been hard at work transforming the rooms into ballet studios, classrooms, and dormitories.

When September arrives Katie is in heaven.

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Katie begins to worry that she is not as good at ballet as she thought she was.

Can she win the role of Princess Aurora?

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Cannes Film Festival

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival returns this year for the 69th time. Films of all genres are screened between May 11th – 22nd as the population of the city swells from around 80,000 to 200,000 across the two week period. But it hasn’t always been the lavish affair it is today.

A man by the name of Jean Zay had the idea for the festival in 1939, however due to the imminent threat of World War ll, the opening year was delayed until 1946 and its revival used as a way of encouraging tourism again in the French Riviera.

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