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NOVEMBER 2011 Inside this issue: • Kids’ Winter Health • The Beaujolais Run • Retirement Allowances • Party Politics • Business Focus • Puzzles • Your Community info.
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Spotlight on Berry Hill, Rainworth & Blidworth Contents Health and Wellbeing Kid’ Winter Health 6 Food and Drink Stuffed Peppers 8 Motoring The Diesel Key 10 Money Sense Pension Allowances 12 Lifestyle and Leisure Beaujolais Run 14 Winter Driving 16 Puzzles 24 Home & Garden Gardening page 26 Party Politics 28 Community Information 33-32 Index of Advertisers 34 Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 01623 249940 Suite 104, 1 Hanley Street Nottingham NG1 5BL info@spotlightlocal.co.uk www.spotlightlocal.co.uk Graphic Design and Layout: Spotlight Local Media Distribution: Spotlight on Berry Hill is delivered monthly to 7500 homes in Berry Hill, Rainworth and Blidworth.
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Hello everyone, Happy November to you all. It is starting to feel like winter now that we have altered the clocks and the days are getting shorter. Plenty of good reading again this month. It is Beaujolais time, and Suki North explains the history of the Beaujolais run. We have advice about winter driving, surviving the office party, and your kids’ winter health. Please help to support all our local business who are advertising each month. As always please feel free to comment or contribute by emailing to info@ spotlightlocal.co.uk. Have a great month.
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Kids’ Winter Health - Naturally reduces immunity. Choose wholegrain cereals for breakfast such as oats, rather than refined sugary cereals. Soak overnight and then top up with honey and hot milk, preferably full fat and organic. Try goat or buffalo milk if your child is hyperactive and over-emotional, as this may indicate difficulties digesting casein, the cow protein. Add chopped nuts, seeds, fruit and live yogurt.
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on’t let the bugs win the health battle this winter. We have an innate power to heal ourselves as long as we take care and prepare. We thrive in happy, stress and pollution-free environments, with sufficient healthy foods and drinks, fresh air, sunshine, exercise and sleep. However our immune systems can take a battering at this time of year and children are particularly vulnerable. Vegetables and fruit are essential eating, due to the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals they contain, especially vitamin C and the B vitamins that help deal with stress. They are also alkaline-forming, neutralising acids formed by fizzy drinks, additives and high sugar levels associated with junk food. If your children won’t go for the greens try hiding them by finely chopping and mixing with minced meat. Make smoothies and blend soups. They can even grow their own cress for egg and cress sandwiches. Sprouted seeds contain many more enzymes than just fruit or vegetables. Enzymes are destroyed in cooking so some food should be eaten raw. Try carrot, celery and cucumber sticks. Children need 3 meals and 2-3 snacks a day to sustain energy levels. Tiredness
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Protein breakfasts will fill them up and aid the brain. Scrambled eggs or sardines on wholegrain toast are healthy options, with fruit for morning playtime. Muesli bars are useful standbys but check for excess sugar, which lowers immunity. Buy the homeopathic remedies, Aconite and Gelsemium 30c, helpful at the first signs of a cold. Give one Aconite pill if they come home chilled and can’t seem to get warm. Chills lower immunity so stock up on warming spices. In America cayenne was sprinkled in shoes, so lots of cosy orange feet! You may prefer to add it to stews and soups? Homemade chicken soup with drumsticks and extra onions is very nourishing. Add fresh garlic, sage and thyme to boost immunity. Lemon, ginger and honey tea will keep them warm and ease sore throats and coughs, as will Propolis lozenges. The herb Echinacea aids healing and regulates the immune system. Echinoforce by Vogel is suitable for children over 5 years of age. Give the maximum dose at the first sign of a cold and once a day as a preventative. A vitamin D supplement is also a good preventative. Always follow instructions for children and remember that any aspirin based cold treatments are unsuitable. Sue Blain Naturopath
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Food and Drink
Katsu Stuffed Peppers A Warming Autumnal Recipe Ingredients Enough for four large peppers. Sauce 60ml tomato ketchup 4 teaspoons rice wine 4 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons pureed apple or apple sauce 4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 4 teaspoons mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground clove 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Place the ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring all the time. Then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
be large enough to make stuffing the peppers easy. Stuff peppers with the filling Sprinkle with Panko breadcrumbs Place in a greased, ovenproof dish and bake for 35-40 minutes. Serve with the sauce. Note: Panko is a Japanese crunchy breadcrumb topping, which can generally be found in the oriental aisle at the supermarket. If you can’t find them, use ordinary lightly- toasted breadcrumbs instead.
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Diesel Misfulleing has become more popular over the last fews years and is easily done. The nozzle of a petrol pump is smaller than a Diesel nozzle, and therefore fits into the fuel tank without resistance. All you need is for something to catch your attention and you have an expensive repair bill on your hands (and sometimes an insurance claim!) If you start your Diesel vehicle with Unleaded petrol in the tank the chances are that you will need to replace the whole fuel system. Some newer vehicles these days do come with a misfuelling device fitted, but this is still quite rare. This website provides information on products available on the market for any Diesel vehicle, from commercial vans to family cars. For a small investment you could save yourself literally thousands in repair bills. See what our customers say about Diesel Key: Why you need to prevent Diesel Misfuelling? Diesel vehicles hit record sales: 79,928 in 2008 (45.3% market share), 400 people a day in the UK alone. Accidently misfuelling is increasing weekly as diesel sales hit an all time high, as 150,000 plus drivers misfuel per year in UK – that’s 1 every 3.5 minutes.
What happens if you put the wrong fuel in your car? If you’ve put petrol in a diesel car, don’t turn on the ignition or start the engine as this will circulate the contaminated fuel increasing the risk of damage to the vehicle. Diesel fuel pumps operate on very fine tolerances and are lubricated by the diesel fuel itself. Petrol in diesel acts as a solvent – the lubrication reduces potentially causing damage to the pump through metal to metal contact. The further the contaminated petrol goes in the system the more drastic the impact. In extreme cases it may be cheaper to get a new engine. If the vehicle is still under warranty you should check with your dealer regarding their advice and correct remedial action. If you’ve added more than 10% (5 litres in a 50 litre tank) petrol – the car shouldn’t be run and the tank should be drained If you’ve added less than 10% (5 litres in a 50 litre tank) petrol – the tank can be topped up with diesel and the car run normally unless the manufacturer has advised otherwise. For more information on the Diesel Key, contact: Aide Automotive www.aideautomotive.com Foxhall Business Centre Foxhall Road Nottingham NG7 6LH T. 0115 845 6471 M. 07876 653609
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he annual allowance is a personal allowance which limits the tax privileges on pension savings in any tax year. It has been reduced from £255,000 in the 2010/11 tax year to £50,000 from the 2011/12 tax year. The key changes are taking effect due to a review by the Coalition Government and these include: A reduced annual allowance with full tax relief of £50,000 accrued in pension input periods from 2011/2012. A carry forward of unused allowance up to £50,000 from the previous three tax years to the current one. Any pension savings that exceed the annual allowance for a tax year after taking into consideration any available carry forward allowance will subject the client to a tax charge even if this is caused by employer contributions. The lifetime allowance for tax privileged
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t one minute past midnight on the third Sunday in November, villages and towns in a region in France release cases of wine for immediate delivery across the world. “Le Beaujolais est arrivé!” This rousing call signals the introduction of the year’s new wine, the famous Beaujolais Nouveau. Originally, pitchers of the wine were taken straight from the producers’ barrels to the towns amid much fanfare and celebration. Then someone saw a fabulous marketing opportunity: a race to distribute the first bottles of the new vintage. As a marketing strategy this has been very successful. November’s dreary, cold wet days are brightened by a well-established ritual: the annual Beaujolais Run. The Run is a 1,000 mile race to south-eastern France to collect the first bottles of the new wine. Since 1970, much fun has been had during this race. In its early years the event was purely about speed. Modes of transport could be anything. So when the run was won by an RAF team in a Harrier jet, the organisers had to rethink the rules. Now the mission is to get from southern England to Mâcon by covering the shortest distance. The Beaujolais Run is a kind of treasure hunt through the French countryside.
The Beaujolais Run is a popular event in the amateur motor sport year. From standard road cars to super-cars, classic cars to motorcycles, anything that goes, goes. And the dress code is fancy dress... Each year the organisers choose a theme. One year the theme was James Bond, and in another year it was ‘jungle’. Luckily the locals are used to les Anglais asking for directions, so don’t get too disturbed when they’re stopped by a six foot tall banana or gorilla! If this has piqued your curiosity, take a look at www.beaujolaisrun.com for further information. To enter you need a team of two, a vehicle, an entry fee and the intention to raise a lot of money via sponsorship. It’s also advantageous to have a sense of humour, and a brain that can work out the enigmatic clues. As a charity fund-raising event, the Beaujolais Run is certainly different. It’s a lot more interesting than a booze cruise and the only way that alcohol and driving should ever be combined. Suki North
A series of cryptic navigational clues take competitors through six checkpoints. At each checkpoint, teams must take a photograph of themselves at an obscure landmark to prove they were there. All methods of course plotting are acceptable, from maps to satnavs and laptops. No longer do Aston Martins have the advantage over Minis. Map readers tend to succeed over technology as some country backroads don’t show up on the satellites.
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The Weather Outside is Frightful So what else can you do once behind the wheel to increase your chances of safe winter driving? Whether facing snow, ice, rain, fog or wind, the advice is basically the same – stay alert, slow down and keep your distance. Remember to look ahead as you drive. For example, watch for early signs of ice – does the road ahead glisten, and does the steering feel suddenly light?
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One Boxing Day morning several years ago, I made a mad dash to a neighbouring town to hunt through the sales for a Christmas present I’d forgotten. I was low on fuel, but couldn’t find a service station open so decided to risk it. I ended up on the hard shoulder of the motorway. The police officer who came to my aid admonished me. “Don’t you realise how dangerous it is to head out in these conditions not fully prepared?” So, how can we best prepare for winter driving? The first and most obvious thing is to conduct regular maintenance checks on our vehicle. Ensuring that the oil, water, tyres, lights, battery, wipers, screen wash and brakes are all topped up and in good working order can help avoid breakdown or accident. And don’t forget to keep an eye on fuel levels too! In addition, it is a go od idea to kit the car out with a basic winter survival kit. This could include de-icer, an ice scraper, shovel, tow rope, jump leads, torch, first aid kit, map, blanket, energy food, bottled water, spare clothing and footwear, regular medication, and breakdown membership details! In addition, never venture out without cash or cards and a charged up mobile phone.
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Drive more slowly than usual, and make sure you accelerate, steer and brake gently to reduce the risk of skidding. Apply the two second rule, (time the gap between your vehicle and the one in front) to give yourself more stopping time. In addition, it is important to see and be seen, so use dipped headlights in rain, snow or fog, and keep the air conditioning or demister on to keep your windows clear. If, however, you do find yourself in a skid despite your best efforts, it is important not to panic! Your instinct may be to brake and steer out of trouble, but the best plan is to take your foot off the brake, step on the clutch, and steer in the direction of the skid. To do this, look where you want your vehicle to go and steer towards that spot, being careful not to over steer. Although the advice we often receive these days is to stay at home when the weather is bad, we all know that sometimes this is unavoidable. In addition to following the advice above, before setting out on any journey let your family or friends know where you are going, what route you plan on taking and what time you expect to arrive. Allow yourself extra travel time, keep the radio on for regular weather or road reports, and don’t forget to clear snow and ice from windows, mirrors and the roof!
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Protect and Insure! You’d be forgiven if you thought this was an article about finance, but it’s important to protect tender perennials and take cutting material to over winter as a ‘plant insurance policy’. Although it’s now too late to take semi ripe cuttings (this should be done in July/August) the best way to protect your tender perennials such as Salvias and Pelargonium’s is to lift them and bring them into a greenhouse. If you have a heater, this should be set to the frost setting (or ideally around 5C) and if you bubble wrap your greenhouse for additional heat conservation, the heater will only need to kick in on those extremely cold days and nights. Tender bulbs and tubers such as dahlias should now be lifted (once the foliage has been blackened by the frost) and placed in a box of sand in a dry, dark, frost-free location. Borderline hardy perennials such as Agapanthus, which are generally happy to be left in the ground with a little protection, are best left undisturbed, but with a generous quantity of well rotted compost or bark mulch added to the top. This can be removed from directly around the crown of the plant in spring, and will help retain moisture throughout the spring growing season. Leaving plants like this outside after last winter is a risk, but short of moving the garden into the garage each winter, I figure the line has to be drawn somewhere! For those hardy horticulturalists who like me, enjoy working in the garden on a cold crisp day, November sees the beginning of the bare root planting season. Before the invention of the plastic pot, November to March was the only time in which plants such as roses, hedging and trees could be moved, and those planted in winter, in my experience do exceptionally well.
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Jobs to do this month: Spring bulbs should now have been planted, however it’s not too late if you have them still to do. In particular, tulip bulbs are best left until this month, as the less time they are in the ground the less chance they have of getting a virus called tulip fire blight. Plant garlic cloves if you have a free draining soil. The general advice is ‘only if you live in a mild area’ but after mine survived last winter in a raised bed, I think it’s probably more to do with heavy wet soils than the temperature. Dig over the vegetable plot, leaving clods to break down over winter Finally, leaves should be regularly collected from lawn areas where they will deprive the lawn of what little light we have at this time of year.
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stablished local firm Amber Skip Hire is bucking trends during this recession, by sorting out the nasty business of other peoples’ rubbish, but not in the way you would think! Bag-it is the trading name of a nifty concept called ‘The Skip in a Bag’ which is a cheaper and easier alternative to hiring a skip. ‘The SkipBag comes in three handy sizes, The Midi SkipBAG which hold over a tonne is ideal for digging out or knocking down walls (we even offer discounts on multiple collections of Bags) For the person whose going for it, there is the Mega SkipBAG this can help you with Home Improvements on a larger scale like replacing that dated green bathroom suite or ripping out those old kitchen units’, and finally the new Mighty SkipBAG has an impressive 4.5 cubic yard capacity, the first of its kind in Mansfield, This bag is as big as a skip, taking 3 seater sofas, wardrobes double beds plus much more, just the job for a good old clearout.
This handy way with waste is much more flexible than a skip, they are cleaner, ready when you are and there is no rush to fill it. Using one is easy too, instead of hiring a skip, you can pick up a SkipBAG from one of many stockists (locally Backs DIY 54 Eakring Road, Mitchells Ironmongers on Great Central Road or Peggs DIY in W’House) They come flat packed in their own carrier bag, so easy to take away. Using a SkipBAG can eliminate road permit charges for those who don’t have a drive, as the SkipBAG can be easily placed on any front garden and once full, it can be lifted over walls or fences using a bespoke waste removal truck. So if you are planning a good old clearout, or considering replacing that dated bathroom suite or kitchen, or need to empty the garage or loft of clutter than Bag-it might just have the solution to take the hassle out of hiring a skip. www.bag-it. com Tel: 01773 606050 Email: info@bag-it.com
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How to survive the office bash The annual Christmas knees-up is a social occasion that gives employers the opportunity to reward staff for their hard work during the year, but it is still a business event and has an unwritten code of conduct. Here’s how to get through it without making a faux pas that will have you cringing for months. First of all, do attend – if only for half an hour. It’s disrespectful and shows indifference if you do not, and could hurt your reputation. Be on time and don’t forget to thank the person responsible for the planning and coordinating of the party. The office party is an opportunity to improve relationships with co-workers and management, so create a good impression by showing respect and courtesy to everyone (remember you are being constantly observed). Be friendly and remember that the party isn’t the place to persuade your boss to promote you, or provide you with that new type of chair that’s good for your back! Dress to impress, but don’t overdo it! Check if the dress code is formal or casual, and resist the urge to wear anything too revealing or too flashy. Though the party’s a chance to wear what you like, be aware of the impression you are putting across. Keep your reputation for good taste intact.
Don’t monopolize conversations, don’t even think about gossiping about others, and be careful what jokes you tell. Don’t be the one that lurks by the food table and always has a sausage roll and vol-au-vent in each hand. It means you’re not mingling, are quite possibly eating everyone else’s share, and are likely to have crumbs down your chin when you do eventually branch out. And whatever you do, never double-dip your food! Don’t drink too much. Dancing on the table with a lampshade on your head whilst doing a (poor) impression of Christina Aguilera, is not likely to impress the boss, nor will telling him exactly what you think of him and confessing to making overseas calls when he’s out. Similarly, it might seem like the perfect opportunity to chat up that colleague you’ve fancied for months, but if you get too drunk beforehand, you’re likely to say something that will have you hiding behind your computer screen for months! So, have a good time but don’t overdo things; enjoy being with your colleagues but never forget they are your colleagues; relax without ruining your reputation and you’ll have a great night…cheers! Debbie Singh-Bhatti
Keep all conversations positive and upbeat, and avoid controversial subjects such as religion and politics. Don’t spend all night talking about work or yourself, and avoid bragging, correcting, whining and complaining, or you’re sure to earn the title of office bore.
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Community Information These are free pages to publicise your local events and information. We would love to hear from you if you know of any event in or around the Berry Hill, Rainworth and Blidworth area; copy deadline is the 25th of each month. Please email dave@spotlightlocal.co.uk Bonfire Night- Free family disco 7-11pm at Rainworth Village Hall Come along after the fireworks for a drink and let the kids enjoy the disco! Hot food and tuck shop available Cantata by candlelight- Sat 17th Dec at Rainworth Village Hall. Enjoy a preChristmas night with a mixed group choir singing songs from the shows, films & more and hot supper included! All for £10tickets on sale now- limited places LLoyd schools of Taekwon-do For all ages from 4-70, families welcome to train together and get fit All instructors are fully qualified, CRB checked, first aid trained and insured Build self confidence and make new friends Classes available 7 days a week throughout the local area web: www.lloydtaekwondo.com email: lloyd.tkd@btinternet.com tel: 01773 819824 First lesson free Bards at Blidworth meet at 10am to 12pm at Blidworth Library on the 3rd Saturday of each month, whether novice or experienced, all are welcome and all styles of poetry. Our first publication ‘Bards at Blidworth and Beyond 2011’ is due out this year. Meetings involve a workshop followed by a cuppa and chat and a readaround of member’s work. There is no entry fee but people sometimes make a small, voluntary donation as we hope to book guest poets in the future. The music and culture night (mainly folk music and song, sometimes poetry and storytelling) is an extension of Bards and is running every Monday at the Black Bull from 8pm to 10.30pm and includes a raffle. Performers and listeners are welcome! For more information go to http://www. christinemichael.org/bardsatblidworth and http://www.christinemichael.org/ musicandcultureatthebull
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