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Contents
Incite Interiors 6 Autumn Colour 8 Get Safe Online 10 Local Events Guide 12 Puzzle Pages 14 Blue Monday 16 Salon Style 18 Community Information 20 Prep Your Car For Winter 22 Slimming World 24 Good Old Fashioned Care 26 Win a Meal for 2 28 Index of Advertisers 30 Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 0115 822 4995 Suite 104, 1 Hanley Street Nottingham NG1 5BL Graphic Design and Layout: Spotlight Local Media Distributed by Blueberry Marketing Trusted Delivery Partner of the Spotlight Magazine
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Hi everyone and welcome to the October issue of Spotlight magazine. What a fabulous time of the year Autumn is in the UK. All of the colours in the trees, frosty mornings and warm nights by the fire. We start to cook stews and soups, and one of my all time favourites, Lancashire Hot Pot. which just happens to be the featured recipe in the magazine this month. I hope you have the chance to try it out. If you run your own business, give me a call about featuring your own business in the magazine. Advertising in local magazines works and is low cost. It could be working for you too! Spotlight magazine is delivered to 6,000 homes and businesses in the West Bridgford area each month, with similar magazines going to Mansfield South, Mansfield Central and Mansfield North. To Advertise or contribute: T: 0115 822 4995 E: info@spotlightlocal.co.uk Web: www.spotlightlocal.co.uk
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ave you ever H wondered why leaves change colour in
Autumn Colour
Autumn? Here’s a simple explanation: Leaves convert carbon dioxide, water and sunlight into energy in a process called photosynthesis. The special ingredient for this is the chemical pigment chlorophyll, which gives leaves their bright green colour. But leaves also contain other pigments carotene and xanthophylls, which are yellow and orange based. These help absorb sunlight, which they transfer to chlorophyll for photosynthesis, but, as Summer comes to an end, leaves can’t continue photosynthesising because of the dry air and lack of sunlight. They stop producing chlorophyll, and the yellow and orange pigments get a chance to shine. Red hues come from pigments called anthocyanins. Not all trees produce anthocyanins, and even those that do, need exactly the right conditions. Anthocyanins protect the leaves from excess sunlight and enable the trees to recover any last remaining nutrients before the leaves fall off. They give leaves bright red, purple and crimson colours. You’ll see more vibrant reds in years where there’s lots of sunlight and dry weather. You’ll also see more reds in near-freezing weather when low nutrient levels, and other plant stressors also seem to trigger increased levels of anthocyanins.
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Arboretums are great places to view the best displays of fiery foliage: The National Arboretum at Westonbirt, Gloucestershire has a particularly grand display of Japanese Maples which are ablaze with colour from September to November. Batsford in Gloucestershire, Bodenham in Worcestershire, Thorp Perrow in North Yorkshire, and Winkworth in Surrey are also highly recommended. Several of the National Trust’s gardens also have great Autumn colours, including Sheffield Park, Stourhead, Arlington Court, Hidcote Manor, Anglesey Abbey, Calke Abbey and Clumber Park. There are also vibrant Autumn displays at many Forestry Commission sites. Mauldon Woods in Bedfordshire for example has over twenty different tree species, and at Bedgebury in Kent’s High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a walk down Dallimore Valley passes the liquid amber, tulip trees, ginkos, oaks, black birch and the nyssas,
all of which were chosen for their spectacular autumn colour. Many of these attractions have special Autumn events including guided tours, special trails and explanatory talks. Outside the UK, the world renowned places to see amazing Autumn colours include: U.S.A. – Vermont, White Mountains in New Hampshire, Rocky Mountains in Colorado, Shenandoah Park in Virginia and Acadia National Park in Maine. China - Fragrant Hill in Beijing, The Yellow Mountains, Tauchuan Huangshan, Kanas Urumqui , Miyaluo Chengdu. Elsewhere - Kyoto in Japan, Alberta in Canada, the Loire Valley in France and Ahornboden in Austria. So whether you are in your back garden or half way across the world, enjoy nature’s magnificent Autumn colours. By Susan Brookes
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Lancashire Hotpot
he Irish have their stew, the Welsh have Cawl and in Lancashire they have Hotpot. Lancashire Hotpot is probably the most famous dish to come from the county of Lancashire and as you can see in this recipe it is very simple and straightforward to make.
Ingredients
100g dripping or butter 900g stewing lamb, cut into large chunks 3 lamb kidneys, sliced, fat removed 2 medium onions, chopped 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 25g plain flour 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 500ml lamb or chicken stock 2 bay leaves 900g potatoes, peeled and sliced Method Preheat oven to 160C/gas 3 Heat a little dripping or butter in a large shallow casserole dish which can also be used on the hob. Fry the lamb in batches until brown and reserve to a plate for later. Then fry the kidney and remove those to the plate. Fry the onions and carrots in the pan with a little more dripping or butter, until they are golden. Sprinkle over the flour, allow to cook and absorb the juices for a couple of minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, then pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Add in the meat and kidneys and the bay leaves, then turn off the heat.
It is a long, slow cooked recipe, yet unlike many stews, it is still quite light and suitable for eating all year round (save perhaps on a really hot summers day). Pop it in the oven, leave for a couple of hours and you have a great supper dish and, it tastes even better the next day when the flavors have had time to develop.
Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 40 minutes
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Arrange the sliced potatoes on top of the meat, then drizzle with a little more dripping or butter. Cover, then place in the oven for about 1½ hrs until the potatoes are cooked. Remove the lid, brush the potatoes with a little more dripping, then turn the oven up to brown the potatoes, or finish under the grill for 5-8 mins until golden brown and slightly crisp at the edges.
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Blue Monday Events
West Bridgford based event management company, Blue Monday Events celebrated their 10 year anniversary in style with tapas and tequila.
The company was set up in 2003 by Managing Director, Rory Thorpe and from humble beginnings Blue Monday Events has grown to be a significant player in the event industry. Blue Monday Events provide innovative event solutions to cater for projects of all sizes and budgets throughout Europe, from company celebrations, team building days and charity auctions to major sales conferences for multi-national bluechip companies including Bentley, Medtronic and Polypipe. Rory Thorpe, Managing Director reflects on the highs and lows of the past ten years. “After 12 years working in the event industry I decided to go it alone in 2003. Sadly the financial crisis hit only four short years after we started trading, just as we were starting to make progress. As the services we offer are quite diverse, we realised that if we concentrated on providing results driven ideas and the highest standards of service to our clients at a price which
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reflected the financial challenges the UK was enduring, that would give us the best chance of retaining our Clients loyalty. I am very proud to say that approach has paid off and enabled us to expand when other companies have been downsizing or disappearing”.
In 2012 Blue Monday Events played a key part in creating the most exclusive corporate hospitality facilities at the London Olympics. “It was a privilege to be involved in such a land-mark event for Great Britain. We spent six and a half months on site, project managing the build of the exclusive Prestige Ticketing hospitality venue for World leading temporary structure supplier Neptunus Structures and then oversaw the overnight operations at the Olympic
Hospitality Club, which housed all the main sponsors, for top London event caterers Smart Hospitality. The feedback from both Clients has been incredible”. Rory is keen to continue to grow the business further and is focusing on developing relationships within the Midlands business community. “I have an excellent team who are totally committed to our Clients, take pride in their work and truly enjoy what they do. Our 10 year celebrations at top Nottingham restaurant Escabeche, was to thank the team, all our suppliers and most of all our loyal Clients for helping to make Blue Monday Events a success”. For more information on the services Blue Monday Events offer, visit www. bluemonday-uk.com
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Salon Style On Your Doorstep
utumn has most A definitely arrived and with every new season
comes the opportunity to try out a fresh new look, and we’re not just talking about ditching the sunnies for a cosy winter coat. This time of year offers a great opportunity to experiment with your hair style, whether it be a change in colour to reflect the rich autumnal colours outside, or a different cut and shape to normal. “We see a lot of clients coming in for a change in direction at this time of year – the Christmas party season is just around the corner, often people have gone lighter for summer and want something deeper and more sophisticated for the new season”, says Debbie McMenamin, Salon Franchisee of West Bridgford’s KH Hair salon. The salon is part of the KH Hair Group, which has a heritage of over 60 years in the East Midlands and has grown a portfolio of over 22 salons and counting.
is, one of the top performing salons in the Group, and we were keen to take on a challenge to apply everything we have learnt over the years, so when the opportunity to grow the West Bridgford business came up we knew we wanted to take it”, explains Sean. He continues: “West Bridgford has always been close to our hearts, there is a fantastic community spirit here and the salon is right at the heart of that.
to become a member of the prestigious KH Hair Art Team – a small group of dedicated professionals chosen to represent KH Hair at fashion shows, photoshoots and exhibitions throughout the world, achieving widespread national coverage for their work.
“For various reasons the salon has underperformed a little over the years and so we wanted to bring out its full potential, not only for our existing loyal clients but also for the new customers coming through the door for the first time.”
The Art Team’s most recent collections for both men and women have received industry acclaim and Jessica is able to bring her experiences with the team back to the salon and vice versa so that clients benefit from the very latest techniques, styles and products, whilst maintaining the integrity of a local salon which can translate catwalk trends to the high street.
Despite only being at the helm for a short period of time, Sean and Debbie have already transformed the salon and lead an award-winning and highly motivated team, including original stylists Lori & Sinead and advanced stylist Jessica who was recently selected
Sean adds: “We have built up a fantastic team here over the last year or so and you can feel that when you walk in the door. All of us, no matter what level, undertake continuous training to ensure that our service levels exceed expectations every time.”
Debbie manages the West Bridgford salon with her husband Sean – a partnership which has been going strong for 25 years and one which is dedicated to providing the level of customer service which KH Hair is famed for throughout the region. Sean and Debbie took over the West Bridgford salon in January last year, having successfully run KH Hair’s Nottingham City Centre salon for 13 years. “Nottingham was, and still
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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 On Thursday 31 October 2013 House of Fraser, Victoria Centre, Nottingham will be hosting an exclusive Fashion Show for the West Bridgford Cancer Research UK committee, showcasing the latest Autumn/ Winter brands including Coast, Ted Baker and French Connection. Tickets cost £7, which include a drink on arrival, canapes, gift bag and a voucher for a mini makeover or beauty treatment. The House of Fraser will remain open for those wishing to take advantage of the discounts available on the day. All further details are included in the press release attached.. West Bridgford WI will be holding their October meeting at St Paul’s Church,Boundary Road on Monday 28th October at 7.30 pm and the speaker will be Roger Pyket, his talk will be titled “The Changing Face of Farming”. ‘IL CANTO’ are a young and talented group comprising of two Sopranos a Tenor and Pianist. They will present a concert of Light Opera & Songs from the Shows, at All Hallows’ Church, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay, West Bridgford. On Saturday 19th October 2013 starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3 and are available in advance from Edward 07738 243 703. Some tickets may be available on the door. Proceeds to All Hallows’ Church. For more info please email ed_piano@hotmail.com The Poppy Folk Club Sunday 20th October we have a Singaround and music session. All are welcome to come along to sing, play or just listen. On Sunday 17th November we have a concert night with traditional singer and folk song collector, Brian Dawson. Tickets £7.50. See the website for more details: www.poppyfolkclub. co.uk or contact Phil & Julie 0115 9812861, Dave 07790 943893, email phil@poppyfolkclub.co.uk. 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 Next beginners course will start on Tuesday 17th Sept 2013 The next meeting of the South Notts Flower Club is on Tuesday the 12th November from 7.30pm at Edwalton Church Hall, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AP. The title of the demonstration is “Christmas Cheer”
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demonstrated by National Demonstrator Tony Brown. New members and visitors are always welcome. Refreshments included. For more information please contact Gail Tel no. 0115 9822070. Nordic Walking Classes available in West Bridgford, new venue for Summer 2013 is the Poppy & Pint Pub off Pierrepont Road. Meeting on Tuesday evenings at 6pm walks will take in some urban areas, sections of the Trent Embankment, LadyBay and around Holme Pierrepont. First session must be booked in advance. All information is available at www.nordicwalkingpolesapart.com, contact Matthew Tandy on 07919 060592 for more details or a friendly chat. Grand Central Chorus Rehearsals are at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ at 7.15.pm every Wednesday. If you are a potential singer, sponsor, booker or just curious you will be welcome. 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 Taekwon-Do (ITF) West Bridgford – www.tkdnottingham.co.uk From beginner to blackbelt. Training Twice A Week, Monday & Thursday evenings. Free Trial Session. One of the Top 10 Martial Arts in the World. Like Karate but with more emphasis on kicking. Great for Self Defence, Fitness & Suppleness, Self Confidence, Discipline & Respect. Contact Marcus Reilly (2nd Dan) 07973 405362, marcus.r@ntlworld.com CRB Checked, Valid Insurance, First Aid Certificate. Wilford Karate school - www.karate-nottingham. com/ We teach traditional Shotokan Karate to people from 7 years through to adults. Our club is part of a world wide federation and offers the unique opportunity to train under Master Asano Hanshi, 9th Dan. All abilities 7yrs + Mon 7-8pm Thu 7:30-8:30pm Brown and Black belts (Honbu) Tue 7:30-8:30pm At Nottingham Emmanuel School – Wilford. Contact C Goronwy 0115 9814246 for more details Mirabilé is looking for quality trained and/or experienced soprano singers. We are a small ladies ensemble covering a wide range of repertoire from early music to contemporary arrangements, both in English and other languages. We rehearse Monday evenings from 8.00-10.00pm in West Bridgford. For enquiries or audition details please contact: Alison Smith on 0115 9143510
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Prepare Your Car For Winter
uring the winter months, dark evenings and wet, windy weather can make driving very dangerous. Following these seven steps should help ensure your stay safe on the roads this season. Winter weather conditions can cause havoc on the roads for motorists. As a result the number of car insurance claims made tend to increase around this time of year. To help ensure both you and your car stay out of harm’s way this winter, here are seven safety steps you should carry out before you set off. 1. Get your car serviced The peace of mind a professional check could offer is well worth paying for. Therefore before the winter weather gets any worse, it’s a good idea to book your car into a garage and have it looked over by a mechanic. Fixing any mechanical problems now will hopefully reduce the risk you will break down at a later date.
before you drive. The current legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm, but during the winter months it is a sensible idea to ensure your tyres have at least 3mm of tread depth. This should also help increase your car’s fuel efficiency and lower your petrol costs as you won’t have to put your foot down as hard on the accelerator. 3. Look after your lights Dark mornings and dark evenings can make driving extremely dangerous. It is therefore crucial to ensure all your lights are clean and working properly. Always replace any broken bulbs immediately.
2. Pump up your tyres At this time of year, heavy rain, snow and ice can make the roads lethal for motorists.
If you don’t, you will not only find it difficult to see the road clearly, you run the risk of not being seen by other drivers. Make sure you know where your front and back fog lights are.
To help lower the risk of skidding, check both your car’s tyre condition and pressure are correct
4. Ensure you can see Winter weather can make it more difficult to see clearly when you are driving.
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To help lower the risk of having an accident always make sure the windscreen is clean and clear, you have plenty of screenwash and your wiper blades are in good condition. When you’re warming up your car, never leave your car unattended with the keys in the ignition and the doors unlocked. You only need to turn your back for a second and an opportunist thief could jump in and drive off. 5. Drive safely Finally, make sure you take extra care on the roads. Allow more time for journeys and try to avoid rushing. Keep a safe distance from the car in front, and leave more time to brake and accelerate in wet or icy conditions. Be aware that not everyone on the road will be experienced in driving in these types of conditions so remain alert at all times.
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New Slimming World Group
eing a mother of young children, B life can get very hectic, giving what can feel like virtually no time to consider yourself. This is certainly how life became for Claire.
“This certainly summed up my life. I had a part time job working in a fish and chip shop, which became my daily diet. I piled on the pounds and began to feel sluggish and generally low. I suffer from asthma and this became worse and to top this off, my GP told me that I had become obese. This was the turning point. I had to address what had now become a major problem. I saw a poster advertising a local Slimming World group and decided to take the plunge. I have to admit that I was apprehensive at first but my fears soon disappeared when I was greeted my my consultant Athena, I was made to feel very welcome and as the weeks went on, I learned how to cook lots of easy,delicious and filling recipes.
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The pounds just kept on falling off.I have lost over 2 stone and so has my partner. He loves having a full English breakfast and my favourite is chicken Tikka curry and we have these every week. We now eat a much wider range of foods, some I had never heard of before....even our fickle daughter is now trying different things and liking them. Absolutely no food is banned. I have a very big appetite (and enjoy an odd tipple now and again)but can honestly say that I never feel hungry any more. My GP can’t believe how much weight I have lost and my asthma is now so much better. It’s just a win win situation. On October 7th and then every Mon 7.30pm I will be opening a new group at the Wolds (next to Asda) and would love you to join me so that you can feel the joy of losing weight in a healthy manner. Call me if you would like more details on 07912 160260 or better still, just come along on the night.
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Win a Meal for 2 at The Lady Bay Pub N
ewly refurbished, ‘The Lady Bay’ is close to Nottingham Forest FC and is match day family friendly. Regular family entertainment and a lovely outside seating area make this friendly pub a really great place to eat and drink whatever the weather! Your free meal can be redeemed anytime Mon-Sat from 12-9pm. Choose anything from The 2 for £8.95 menu which includes gammon & eggs, lasagne, sausage and mash, hunter’s chicken, (all the English classic dishes) or visit on a Friday and try the Famous hand beer battered haddock and chips.
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Just send your email to: info@spotlightlocal.co.uk with the subject line Free Meal Competition. We will draw a lucky winner at random each month. Good Luck The Lady Bay Pub is at 89 Trent Boulevard West Bridgford NG2 5BE Tel: 01159 811228
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Put the Kettle On Free coffee and cake mornings with E.ON and Age UK Notts Age UK Notts and E.ON are holding two free coffee and cake mornings. Drop in between 10am and 1pm for: • Tips on reducing energy bills • Information on the new SMART meters • Freebies and information from local organisations. 16th October 2013 10am - 1pm The Council House The Market Place Smithy Row Nottingham NG1 2DT
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