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Contents
Hi everyone and welcome to the November issue of Spotlight magazine.
Beauty Tips 6 What is Vintage? 8 Let’s Sign 10 Poppy Appeal 12 Puzzle Pages 14 Chim-Chim-Cheree 18 Stylish At 60 20 Xmas Pud Recipe 22 Community Information 24 Gardening 26 Keep Warm This Winter 28 Index 30
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its effects on skin function have previously been unknown.” The researcher found that good quality sleepers recovered more efficiently from stressors to the skin. Recovery from sunburn was more sluggish in poor quality sleepers, with erythema (redness) remaining higher over 72 hours, indicating that inflammation is less efficiently resolved. This research reminds us how vital it is to investigate any factors that could be contributing to disrupted sleep patterns thus ultimately altering skin health. Jenny Dunville Visit Jenny and the Staff at the Alexa Beauty and Holistic Studio at 61 Southridge Drive in Berry Hill, or call 01623 439394. You can also visit the website at: www.alexsaonline.co.uk
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What Is Vintage?
intage fashion is huge. V More and more vintage shops are popping up all over the high street to meet the demands of people wanting clothing that is different from the mainstream trends but without a hefty price tag.
Vintage is all about reliving the fabulous trends of the past but updating them so they still fit in with contemporary fashion. Some garments may seem ugly to one person but be treasure to someone else – that’s just how fashion is sometimes. It’s not all about old fashioned clothes. Take florals for example: vintage is full of ditsy little flowers right up to big bold blooms. In any high street shop, almost any season, florals will be the main prints on show. They’re nearly always at the height of fashion so vintage can offer a wide range of floral items as an alternative to the high street. Autumn Winter 2013 sees the floral trend be updated for the colder months: the flowers are bolder and the colours are richer and deeper, creating a very sophisticated look. Vintage also offers a range of classic items such as fur coats. Brand new fur coats can cost a lot of money so having the choice of buying the more affordable vintage fur coats is good. What’s more, fur coats are ideal for the colder months as they keep you lovely and warm whilst still looking great. This autumn and winter, large oversized coats are bang on trend so it’s the
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perfect time to peruse through the vintage winter racks to see if you can find a snuggly oversized coat before they’re all snatched up.
Fashion trends are always being revived too. Moschino’s spring summer 2013 collection was heavily inspired by the 60s: the collection featured simple block designs in striking contrast colours. Original 60s vintage sales increased because of the revival of this trend so it’s always worth keeping vintage items from different decades as chances are they’ll be back in fashion again soon.
looking for ways to express their individuality through clothing. Vintage has well and truly stepped up and will hopefully continue to be around for a long time to come. Rhiannon Chown r_chown@yahoo.co.uk
The rise of the vintage clothing industry in the UK has led to Britain now being renowned for its street style. The extra choice that vintage offers means a much wider variety of styles is emerging and people are beginning to express themselves through clothing. Also it’s much more acceptable nowadays to wear second hand clothes whereas a few years ago, there was a stigma attached to doing this. All of this has helped towards more individuality and interest in the UK street style scene. Think of vintage as having the individual exclusivity of designer clothing but without the substantial price tag – this is probably the main reason why it’s become such a massive industry. People are beginning to break out of the conformity shell and are
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Let’sign
British Sign Language & Deaf Awareness In the UK one in six people have some degree of hearing loss - that’s about 10 million people. It’s estimated that 70,000 deaf people in the UK use British Sign Language as a first or preferred language. Considering all of this, you are pretty likely to come into regular contact with a deaf person. Have you ever thought that you’d like to communicate better with deaf people or learn another language? This includes from the young to the elderly. I work with deaf children in education & deaf adults within the community and sadly I’ve witnessed lots of communication barriers that deaf people face daily. I deliver courses for companies, universities and individuals who wish to create a friendly and accessible environment. These courses are also held at the Sherwood Cookery Workshop, 621 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, NG5 2GE
These are the available courses: Deaf Awareness & British Sign Language Taster Course 1 Day course £28 - The aims are: • To learn how deafness affects communication. • To learn new skills to facilitate communication. • To become aware of appropriate communication methods & acquire knowledge and understanding of basic British Sign Language. (This is not an accredited qualification. An attendance certificate is provided) British Sign Language level 1 27 week course £345 - The aims are to acquire knowledge; understanding and communicate using British Sign Language on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language. This is a visual-gestural language, with its own grammar and principles. No previous experience is needed. (This is an accredited qualification by the awarding body ‘Signature’) Contact Laura on 07971 112651 or email lets.sign@virginmedia.com
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The Poppy’s Appeal
ow the humble poppy came to symbolise remembrance and raise millions to help war veterans.
grave moved McCrae to write the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’, which was later published in Punch magazine.
2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. More than nine million soldiers were killed during the four-year conflict. Much of the worst fighting took place in Flanders, the western part of Belgium. The whole area was completely devastated, with homes, farms, roads and trees all completely destroyed. The land became a bleak, muddy graveyard for the thousands of soldiers who fell there.
The idea to use the poppy as a symbol of remembrance came from an American professor and YWCA worker, Moina Michael, in 1918. She wrote a poem in reply to McCrae’s called ‘We Shall Keep the Faith’ and started to sell silk poppies. The idea was adopted by the American Legion in 1920 and she became known as ‘The Poppy Lady’.
One plant, however, thrived in the disturbed soil and that, of course, was the poppy. Year after year, as the warm weather arrived, the poppies bloomed and turned the bare ground into a sea of red. Nowadays, we are all familiar with the poppy as a symbol of remembrance and a way to raise funds to support veterans. But how did the iconic flower make the journey from the fields to our lapels? It all began with Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian physician who fought in Flanders. In May 1915, his friend, a fellow soldier, was killed in action. Looking at the poppies growing alongside his
In 1921, Anna E Guerin started making artificial poppies in France and gained the support of Field Marshal Douglas Haig, founder of the Royal British Legion. The first poppy appeal was held on Armistice Day 1921. It was hugely popular and, despite a recommended selling price of threepence per poppy, single petals sold for £5. In all, the appeal raised £106,000 – that’s nearly £30 million in today’s terms! Some people choose to wear a white poppy, either instead of or alongside a traditional red one. This symbolises pacifism and remembers the civilians killed in war, as well as the soldiers. The idea was initially put forward in 1926 by the No More War Movement, and the first white poppies were sold by the Cooperative Women’s Guild in 1933. They are now distributed by the Peace Pledge Union, a British pacifist non-governmental organisation that works for a world without war. And finally, did you know that there is also a purple poppy? It commemorates the animals that have been victims of war and raises money for Animal Aid. By Alex Brown
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he term ‘Chimney sweep’ may conjure up images of small, Dickensian type characters covered in soot, scrambling up enormous chimneys, and we might ask ourselves if there is really a need for this ancient trade in today’s modern world with its gas fires and centrally heated properties.
Well, the short answer to that is ‘Yes!’ Even chimneys serving gas fires need cleaning on a regular basis – and if you are one of the growing number of householders returning to the cosy, romantic comfort of a traditional coal or log fire, it is essential that you spend a little time and money ensuring that your fireplace is functioning both safely and efficiently. As a fire burns, it releases numerous gases up the chimney which escape into the atmosphere. As they pass through the chimney, soot - which contains a flammable substance called creosote begins to accumulate on the walls. Over time, these deposits can begin to obstruct and eventually completely block the chimney, which could lead to an inefficient and potentially unsafe fireplace and the risk of chimney fires. This is why regular cleaning of a chimney is essential. Although it is possible to clean the chimney yourself, you might prefer instead to hire a professional chimney sweep to do this tiring, messy job! In addition to cleaning the chimney, he or she will check for other problems which might lead to chimney fires or inefficient burning, and will also inspect your chimney for potential problems from the roof.
prolonged disuse (for example at the end of the summer) , and also at the end of the heating season to ensure that it is clear of animal nests and is prepared for the idle period. Chimneys that are used frequently may need cleaning more often, whilst those serving gas fires less often. A visit to the National Association of Chimney Sweeps or Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps websites will help you locate a local, reliable chimney sweep. These two organisations have worked together over recent years to introduce a National Code of Practice for Chimney Sweeps, designed to protect the public from untrained or poorly trained sweeps. Sweeps meeting the Standard are required to issue an Industry Standard certificate (the Standard being printed on the reverse) and where necessary, an Industry Standard Warning Notice and Label. A sweep typically takes around 45 minutes and costs around £40 per chimney, though this can vary according to location and the difficulty of the job. Before employing anyone to carry out the work, please check that they have full public liability insurance. By Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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Stylishly Casual at 60+
y mother turned 70 this year M but doesn’t look it. She’s often complimented about her effortless style
and how she looks so much younger than her years. However there is nothing effortless about how great my mother looks, quite the opposite in fact. “The trouble is darling that so many women my age give up,” she often says, “It’s sad and really there’s no excuse.” Now my mum isn’t one of those surgically enhanced botox-loving souls, she’s a regular woman who cares about her appearance – and it shows. I asked her what her favourite tips are. Good Underwear: Good foundation garments are essential. Mum is measured professionally every year so her bras fit properly. She swears by seam-free nudecoloured bras under light tops, “White is awful, it shows straight through.” And black for under black clothes. “Modern control slips are wonderful inventions,” she enthuses. “They’re so comfortable and they smooth out my lumps and bumps as if by magic.”
Chunky-heeled Boots: “I love chunkyheeled boots worn with jeans. I have a black pair and a tan pair and I live in them.” Funky shoes: “I prefer plain neutral clothes, but I always wear really fashionable bright shoes with a low heel. They add zing to my outfits.” Statement jewellery: Mum swears by great costume jewellery. “Bigger statement pieces look more stylish than fine gold chains. They change the look of my neutral basics and keep them up-to-date.” Hair style: “Long can be gorgeous on someone my age if it’s worn with panache, but any cut should be sharp and up-todate. Shoulder-length limp locks drag your features down and show up thinning hair cruelly. A short cropped style with lots of texture looks more youthful.” Her final tips? “Good posture. Pilates has improved mine. And SMILE. Nothing ages you like a scowl.” By Sarah Davey
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The Perfect Christmas Pud
Making your own Christmas pudding isn’t just the perfect way to get in the festive mood, it’s also incredibly simple.
Put a circle of baking parchment and foil over the top of each basin and tie securely round the rim with string.
Remember, the key to making a fabulous pudding is choosing the best ingredients you can afford. You’re doing this only once, so try not to cut corners.
Make a string handle by tying both round and over the basin, to make it easier to pick out of the pan after cooking.
Makes 4 x 1 pint (450ml) or 2 x 2 pint (1 litre) puddings. Preparation time 30 minutes plus 5-6 hours steaming time, plus 2 hours re-steaming on the day of eating. Ingredients 225g/8oz golden caster sugar 225g/8oz vegetarian suet 340g/12oz sultanas 340g/12oz raisins 225g/8oz currants 120g/4oz chopped candied peel 120g/4oz plain flour 120g/4oz fresh white breadcrumbs 60g/2oz flaked almonds Zest of 1 lemon 5 eggs, beaten 1level tsp ground cinnamon 1level tsp mixed spice 1 level tsp freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of salt 150ml/5fl oz brandy or rum
Put the basins in a large steamer of boiling water and cover with a lid. Boil for 5-6 hours, topping the boiling water up from time to time if necessary so that it doesn’t boil dry. If you don’t have a steamer, you can use a large pan and stand the basins on inverted saucers placed in the base. Pour in boiling water to come a third of the way up the sides of the pudding bowls. Cover and steam as before. Cool. Change the baking parchment and foil covers for fresh ones and tie up as before. Store in a cool cupboard until Christmas Day. To serve the pudding on Christmas Day, steam for 2 hours and serve with brandy butter, rum sauce, cream or home-made custard.
Method Mix together all the dry ingredients. Stir in the eggs and brandy and mix together thoroughly. Scrape the mixture into 4 x 1 pint (450ml) or 2 x 2 pint (1 litre) lightly-greased pudding basins.
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feet. No need to take a partner, they are already there !!! Get Sociable and Get Fit. Rainworth Miner’s Welfare. Tuesdays 1930 to 2230.
CANTAMUS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS December, all at 7.30 pm Sat. 14 Southwell Minster Sun 15 Palace Theatre, Mansfield Sat 21 St Mark’s Church, Mansfield Tickets: £15 (Southwell & Palace); £12 (St Mark’s) from Ivan Haslam, 01623 627764 email: sheilahaslam@ntlworld.com
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
Dance? Me? Music? Michael Buble, Amy Winehouse, Lady GaGa? ..... like them and dance to them. Learn every Tuesday night at Rainworth Miner’s Welfare. This is a PARTNER DANCE which is easy. Our lessons show you a dance which is a simplified mix of all the styles you have heard of. It’s simple and can be danced to most types of music. Bring both your left
Music and Culture Night at the Black Bull Blidworth every Monday eve from 8pm Music is mainly folk but all types of musicians are welcome Performance poets and storytellers also wlecome And of course - an audience! Free entry - a raffle is usually held for a couple of items to be won
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t was back in August this year when I was walking around Parc de La Tamarita, a beautiful green public space in Barcelona, when I stopped to rest from the heat and to look at a selection of ornately arranged planting beds. It occurred to me that although intensely beautiful, lush, calm and extremely relaxing, this garden had a distinct lack of something we try and cram our gardens full of back at home - flowers. In fact, in this garden there wasn’t a single one. It was a wonderful view that made me think to myself ‘must a garden have flowers in order to be beautiful?’
I know the debate ‘must a garden contain plants to be a garden’ took place earlier this year at one of the annual gardening events, but why is it we feel it necessary to pander to the needs of such a fussy lot (the flowers I mean, not the gardeners). The dead heading, staking, pruning, feeding and general titivating we have to do to keep our blooms in peak perfection is time consuming and expensive, but to some I know, a garden without flowers is like a bride and groom without a wedding cake. At this time of year it can be tricky to find a garden with flowers, and as we progress into winter we will find the quest increasingly difficult, which is why we rely on evergreens and the skeletons of structural shrubs within our gardens to provide colour.
Just before the weather turns too cold, here are a few jobs you can do in the garden right now: • Prune hybrid T Roses to about half their size. This will prevent wind-rock during the winter • Now is the perfect time to plant Tulip bulbs, but protect them from squirrels • Ensure leaves are cleared from ponds and lawns regularly • Finish planting up pots and baskets with winter flowering bedding plants • Don’t forget to cover cabbages, broccoli and other brassicas with net if pigeons are a problem • Insulate outdoor taps, or better still turn off their supply • If you have fruit trees which are susceptible to winter moth, fix grease bands to the trunks
Until next time, happy gardening Lee Bestall
Providing structure and form in key positions with elements such as clipped spheres, hedges and cones can look wonderful, and for those to whom these plants are a little too contrived, structure is provided by late flowering grasses such as Stipa gigantea and the wonderful upright group of Miscanthus ... both of course look wonderful when in flower too!
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Keep Warm This Winter
A drop in body temperature can lower the body’s resistance to germs, so if you are elderly or otherwise susceptible to coldrelated illnesses, it is essential that you stay warm during winter. First, keep your home warm. Consider creating a ‘warm room’ where you spend most of your time, and turn down the thermostat in other areas of the home. Next, eliminate draughts. Place plastic sheeting over windows and fit foam seals and weather strips to doors. Use draught excluders and if you can’t successfully stop a draught rearrange the furniture so that you are not sitting in it.
Wear several layers of thin clothing to insulate your body, keep feet warm in fleece slippers and use lightweight throws or fleece blankets to cover feet and shoulders. Make sure you eat well as food creates energy which in turn creates heat. Hot meals and drinks can warm the body both inside and out. Finally, stay active! Doing a little light cleaning or some other simple activity will increase your circulation and generate some heat. Follow these simple guidelines and hopefully you will not only stay warm this winter, but you will also remain illness free!
Close the curtains at night to reduce heat loss and make sure that radiators aren’t blocked by furniture or curtains.
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