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Get The Study Habit
The kids have been back at school for a month and you may have noticed old battles over homework and study resurfacing.
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Now is a great time to introduce good study habits to your child, which will pay off throughout their educational journey. Routine: Get into a homework routine as soon as possible. Immediately after school is good, after they’ve had a snack and a drink, as they will still be in the right frame of mind. Find out what works best for your child though. Some may need to expend pentup energy first, others may need to chill for twenty minutes. ‘Worst first’: When mental energy is high work on the most difficult subject. Don’t try to cram too many subjects into one session.
Study station: Designate an area for home learning. Make it as uncluttered and distraction-free as possible. Ensure all equipment required is nearby, so there’s no stalling. No TV: Switch off TVs and phones until after studying. Use it as a bribe if necessary. No games, texting or TV until homework is completed! The earlier your child gets into a routine the easier homework will become, for the whole family.
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Dyslexia
The official definition of dyslexia is: ‘a form of learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.’ Estimates vary but up to 1 in 10 people could be affected. Dyslexia isn’t related to a person’s general level of intelligence and can run in families. The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed that certain genes may be inherited which act together in a way that impacts on how the brain develops in early life. The severity of this lifelong condition varies, and it does present daily challenges. With support to improve reading and writing skills however, most of those with dyslexia can go on to be successful in their education and work. Early diagnosis and intervention is paramount to make sure of the best outcome. Common symptoms of dyslexia include:
reading, writing, vocabulary, logical reasoning, memory and organisational skills, as well as consideration of the speed at which they process visual and auditory information, and their approach to learning. There is much that can be done to assist those with dyslexia in school and in the workplace: specialist teaching, use of a phonic based learning, and technology such as computers and speech recognition software.
Slowness in reading and writing Confusing the order of words Writing letters such as b and d the wrong way round Having poor spelling Understanding information that is given verbally but struggling with written guidance Struggling to carry out a sequence of directions Finding planning and organisation difficult
Employers are required to make reasonable adjustments to assist employees who have dyslexia. This might include allowing them extra time to complete tasks.
Most of the first steps to get help for those with the condition occur following recognition of difficulties during school.
Glasses with specialist coloured filters for those who experience Visual Stress. Symptoms of this include letters and words blurring and shaking.
Additional support will often be available via a school’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO).
There is also lots of support available to help those who are affected make good career choices, apply for jobs or start their own business. Other specific types of assistance include:
A formal assessment from a specialist dyslexia teacher or educational psychologist can then be organised.
Adjustments to the format of many types of test including music examinations and the driving test. For example during their practical driving test, the examiner may use hand gestures to accompany verbal directions.
Other examinations are often suggested to rule out other problems such as eyesight or hearing problems.
Specialist charities such as the British Dyslexia Association and About Dyslexia who provide lots of advice and guidance.
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Spring Into Action
Planting daffodils is one of my favourite jobs, though it is tinged with a bit of sadness that summer is now truly over.
perfect partner for late snowdrops.
So planting these sunny yellow flowers is a good way of looking forward to the spring.
I love ‘Jenny’, which has pale yellow trumpets that gradually fade to white, and ‘Trevithian’ which is a lovely yellow and quite graceful.
When I had my very first garden I planted loads of daffodils and had a wonderful display the first year. I congratulated myself that all my hard work was worth it because now I would have a fantastic display for years to come.
‘Thalia’ and ‘Pipit’ are both good laterflowering daffs, and I have a soft spot for ‘Hawera’, which is a soft yellow and multiheaded. The latter looks amazing in a blue pot underplanted with white Pulmonaria angustifolia ‘Sissinghurst White’.
The second year however I had loads of foliage but just a few flowers. I learned that I had not planted my bulbs deep enough... classic novice error!
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It’s the leaves, which remain after the flowers, that pass food to the bulbs as they die back, so the bulbs can store enough nutrients to produce flowers again the following year. Daffodil bulbs need to be planted at least 15cm / 6 inches deep, and don’t cut the foliage back after the flowers have died for at least 6 weeks (another novice error!). In order to produce the best possible display the following year, once the foliage has faded sprinkle some general fertiliser around the plants. When planting for the first time, clumps look best in the average suburban garden. I plant eight to ten bulbs in a round group spaced about 8cm / 3 inches apart. I dig a hole wide and deep enough to accommodate the whole group, firm the earth back into place and (really important) label the spot! That way I avoid spearing the bulbs when I’m digging while they are dormant. If you want early flowers then go for short stems as they survive frost better. The bright yellow ‘Tête-à-tête’ is the
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Ghostly Goings On
A bit of fun for Halloween – an anthology of things that go bump in the night… Boggarts Made famous by Harry Potter, boggarts are shape-shifting spirits. They are said to be placated by families leaving them offerings, but can cause plenty of mischief if they feel slighted! Boggart Hole Clough, a park in Manchester, is said to take its name from the boggart that haunts it. In Harry Potter, boggarts are able to change their shape to whatever the person looking at them fears the most, from spiders to Professor Snape. Will o’ the wisps Ghostly lights seen at night, will o’ the wisps are believed to lure travellers into danger. Resembling a flickering torch, the will o’ the wisps lead people into bogs, swamps and far away from the safety of the path.
the scene is visual, other times it can be auditory – the sound of someone crying for example. The ‘spirit’ seems to have no awareness of the people watching it, and does not interact with them. Intelligent hauntings Intelligent hauntings are very different to residual hauntings. In these cases, the spirit is not merely a ‘recording’. It seems to have consciousness and may try to communicate with people. This type of spirit is believed to be that of a person who has died but not ‘moved on’ either because they have unfinished business, or because they don’t realise they are dead. Berry Pomeroy Castle in Devon is said to be haunted by two intelligent ghosts – known as the Blue Lady and the White Lady.
Poltergeists German for ‘noisy ghost’ a poltergeist moves objects around a home, creates loud noises, and generally makes a bit of a nuisance of itself.
The Blue Lady is believed to be a portent of death, who tries to get people lost within the castle. The While Lady is thought to be Margaret Pomeroy, who starved to death in the dungeons.
From smashing plates to levitating beds, its main aim seems to be to get noticed, rather than to cause harm. Poltergeists are believed to haunt people, rather than houses.
Visitors have reported tales of the White Lady waving to them in the dungeons. Have a spooky Halloween! By Kate Duggan
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Mushroom Hunts
Picking your own food can be a very enjoyable way to spend a day. Wild mushrooms are in plentiful supply right now and many are much tastier than any you can buy in a supermarket. First off a warning – some mushrooms can be deadly, so I certainly don’t advice picking any to eat without being absolutely certain what they are. Before trying to identify mushrooms by yourself, it’s a good idea to book onto a foraging course. While some species of mushrooms grow all year around, September to November is generally the best time for foraging, particularly straight after a rainy patch. So where to find them? Well, different species like different habitats, so there’s no quick answer. Some grow in fields, others on trees. You don’t need any specialist equipment for mushroom foraging, just a sharp knife*, suitable containers and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. A wicker basket is ideal for most mushrooms, but it’s a good idea to carry some extra containers to keep any ‘suspect’ mushrooms safely apart, as well as wipes to clean your hands. When it comes to identifying any mushrooms that you find, you’ll need a good reference book, and possibly a magnifying lens. You’ll be looking for the shape of the cap (the main part of the mushroom), as well as the colour, texture, gills, shape of the stem and so on.
name, as the giant puffball resembles a foot wide ball. Hedgehog fungus is also quite easy to identify, as it has hedgehog like white spikes underneath the cap. Do check a reference guide to make sure you know what you’re looking for though and the safest way to forage is with an expert. October 9th is UK Fungus Day. There’ll be events taking place across the UK, including guided forays. Visit: www. ukfungusday.co.uk for more information. Useful sites Wild Food UK has photos of lots of the most common mushrooms you might find. They also organise foraging events and courses across the country: www. wildfooduk.com The Mushroom Diary has information on everything from varieties of mushrooms to laws around picking them: www. mushroomdiary.co.uk The Fungus Conservation Trust is a hive of information, and can point you in the direction of a local foraging group: www. abfg.org *There are laws about carrying knives, so do your research to check that you’re not breaking them! By Kate Duggan
Some mushrooms are fairly easy to identify, others less so. If in any doubt, don’t risk it! There are some 15,000 species of mushroom in the UK; some of which are edible (though not all taste good); some of which are poisonous. One of the safest mushrooms for beginner foragers is the giant puffball, as it’s pretty easy to identify. The clue is in the
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Click Homeshare
Click Homeshare is an innovative new service open to residents in West Bridgford and the surrounding areas.
It is a model which works all over the world and is now available in Nottingham. The project is supported by the Big Lottery Fund.
Homesharing matches older people wanting practical support in the home and some companionship with a younger person looking for affordable accommodation.
It focuses on connecting people to help each other. People have so much to give at every age and Homeshare facilitates this.
Homesharers are usually mature students or younger professionals who provide around 10 hours of practical support each week to the Householder in exchange for their accommodation. “We offer a new, affordable option for older people who would like to stay living independently in their own home but need a little extra support with the day-to-day tasks of running a home like the weekly shop or mowing the lawn” says Homeshare Coordinator, Megan McFarlane. Homesharing also offers regular companionship and the sense of security of having a trusted person in the home overnight.
We recognise people’s strengths, whether that’s opening your home and welcoming someone into your life or sharing your skills and experiences. Click Nottingham carries out a thorough assessment process, including reference checks, so you can have confidence in a successful match. Householders and their ‘Sharers’ are very carefully matched on a personal and practical level in order to offer both individuals what they need. We support applicants throughout the application process and beyond.
Share your home with someone who cares… Would you or your family member like help around the home and some companionship? Benefit from 10 hours a week of practical support and companionship in exchange for offering a room in your home. Shopping, cooking, gardening, housework… For more information or to discuss whether Homeshare is right for you please contact: Megan McFarlane, Homeshare Coordinator
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Everyone Can Sing
“Everyone Can Sing” comes to West Bridgford as part of a ‘Weekend of Music’
Now ‘Everyone Can Sing’ is coming to West Bridgford Methodist Church on Saturday 29th October at 2.00 pm.
During concerts, West Bridgford Social Singers musical director, Simon Thompson, urges the audience to sing along and always tells them that ‘everyone can sing.’ The results are always amazing - they can!
Singers joining this fun-filled workshop under Simon’s musical direction and singing tuition will be joined by a band of top local musicians to enhance the sound Martin Roscoe (guitar) Tm Heywood (keys and vocals) Robert Barber (drums) and Mark Walker (bass).
Now he has put this claim to a bigger test with ‘Everyone Can Sing’, a workshop that has taken Beeston by storm - 150 singers have so far given it a try since March and 40 have already formed an ECS choir from this group. Eat your heart out Gareth Malone! Initially he invited people on his choir’s long waiting list to try a simple formula: ‘Everyone Can Sing!’ Singing together in a group, being taught simple melodies and harmonies by ear, might be the key to you enjoying singing.
The workshop will last a couple of hours with a break and it will cover some classic pop songs, some golden oldies and maybe a rock anthem. Each participant will receive a recording of the finished product and a video which is shared on Facebook For more details, or to book your place, contact Simon Thompson, simonthompson62a@gmail.com or John Heard, administrator@wbmethodist.org.uk
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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
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.
The Poppy and Pint Sunday 9th October we will be hosting Marc Block’s album launch concert and we meet again on Sunday 16th October for our regular song and music session. Sunday 13th November we have a concert with Moirai. Tickets £9. Please telephone Julie and Phil 0115 9812861, Dave 07790 943893, email phil@poppyfolkclub.co.uk or visit the website www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk. Sunday 18th December will be our Christmas party night when it is time for some of our regulars to take to the stage.
To book your place or for further information please call 07570 973 88107570 973 881 or email drew@drewsmithphotography.co.uk
Rushcliffe Photographic Society will be hosting its annual exhibition at West Bridgford Library from 6-28th September. For more information please call 07980 723007 Nottingham Leander Swimming Club We welcome all swimmers but especially those who want to race ! Confident swimmers from age 6 upwards. All qualified coaches. Friendly and supportive ethos. Water Polo. Learn to swim classes for non-swimmers. ‘Masters’ swimming for all abilities. See our website leandersc.com or contact our Secretary Sue at info@leandersc.com Claire Mockridge Fitness/Pilates Mother and Baby Postnatal Fitness Classes Wednesdays 11am-12pm All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay/West Bridgford - Come along from 6-10 weeks after birth. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@mummiesandbuggies. co.uk or see www.mummiesandbuggies.co.uk The South Notts Flower Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Edwalton Church Hall, Edwalton. All visitors are welcome. £6.00 The Edwalton, Gamston and District U3A is going from strength to strength. it has a steadily growing number with new members at every meeting. w If you would like to join please contact Christine Shaw email : chrisshaw20038@hotmail.com or telephone 0115 974 5512. We meet every 2nd Thursday in the month from 2 to 4 p.m. at Gamston Community Hall which is near Morrison’s. Interested in learning bridge? Or want to return? West Bridgford Bridge Club meets at Edwalton Golf Centre 7pm every Monday night, for duplicate bridge. For more details, contact Shiona Dawson at shionadawson@gmail.com
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 Wilford Racquets Badminton Club welcomes new members. We play on Wednesday evenings in West Bridgford. For further information please contact Hazel on 0115 981 5184 or Richard on 0739 884 2647 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 The Community Centre, Walcot Drive. West Bridgford. We meet on the last Thursday of the month at 7.30pmvaried 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 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.
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How To Wash Your Hands
Yes…most of us are doing it wrong! As we head towards flu season, it’s more important than ever to wash our hands properly. The World Health Organisation now recommends the following six stage process using an alcoholic hand rub. Soap can be used where hands are visibly dirty. 1. First rub palm to palm together 2. Next place the left palm over the back of the right hand and rub, then change over and repeat 3. Now put your palms together, interlace your fingers and rub 4. With your hands held horizontally, rub the backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlinked
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