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• Simple Car Checks • Get Safe Online • Autumn Colours • Tired Of Trick Or Treating? • Puzzles • Your Community info. • Local Businesses
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Contents
Autumn Colours 6 Get Safe Online 8 Walesby Stay & Play 10 Incite Interiors 12 Puzzle Pages 14 Tired of Trick Or Treating? 18 Txt Spk 20 Recipe 22 How To Carve A Pumpkin 24 Simple Car Checks 26 Autumn Breaks 28 Index 30
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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 are a member of a club, organisation or association, help to get the word out by emailing me the information and we can advertise your meetings for free. 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. Spotlight magazine is delivered to 6,000 homes and businesses in the North Mansfield area each month, with similar magazines also going to Mansfield South, Mansfield Central and West Bridgford To Advertise or contribute:
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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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Get Safe Online
ational Get Safe N Online Week is 21 – 25 October Last week I was out for coffee with a friend and our conversation turned to computers.
“I’m actually a bit scared of mine,” she admitted. “I’m wary of online banking and of buying things online, and I’m terrified to let my eleven-year-old use it because of all the media publicity about paedophiles.” She’s not alone. A good many of us are worried about online security, but there are real steps we can take to improve our safety. Use the latest OS (Operating System).The most recent OS is generally the safest. Microsoft’s Windows 8 is their most up-to-date OS and anything earlier should really be upgraded. Don’t forget that free software updates are issued all the time. Take advantage of these and update regularly.
regularly. Ditch the SPAM! As far as possible don’t open anything you think is SPAM. Use ‘disposable’ email addresses for registrations on sites with which you’re unfamiliar, and use SPAM filter software. Wi-Fi Wisdom! Wireless networks can offer an easy way for people to eavesdrop on your PC. Because they use radio waves, anyone within range can pick up the signal, making them a target for hackers who could be after your financial details, as well as freeloading unauthorised users who might piggyback your signal to access your broadband connection. Use an up-to-date router. Make sure you rename your network to make it more difficult to find, create a unique password and always turn on the encryption. Backup! Backup! Backup!
Just in case. Back all your data up regularly, and from time to time check the backups. Don’t Forget... Never give out User IDs, Pins or Passwords. No legitimate corporation will EVER ask for them. Never give out financial or personal information unless you initiated the contact, and you are sure about who you’re dealing with. For children and teens. Use an appropriate browser and buy or download software which monitors their online activity, limits the amount of time they can spend online, and blocks their ability to send out personal information. Most importantly SUPERVISE THEM! Visit www.getsafeonline. org.uk for more information about National Get Safe Online week. By Sarah Davey
Install security software. The main threats to your online security are hackers, viruses and spyware, (this last one is a programme that may be used to log your credit card details). Ideally you should have a firewall, plus antivirus and anti-spyware software as an absolute minimum. You really need all three, because individually they won’t protect you against every attack. Be sure to update them
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Stay & Play At Walesby
Re-Launch 16th Oct 2013 9.30am at Walesby Village Hall, New Hill, Walesby.
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aintaining the relaxed ethos of the Walesby Baby and Toddler Group, that has been built up over the past 18 years, we will be launching ‘Stay & Play at Walesby’ much more than just a ‘playgroup’! We believe it is an important part of a child’s development to have regular interaction with their peers. Our large hall allows children to play independently, whilst those supervising can watch from a distance, enjoying some often much needed ‘adult company’. We shall be introducing a ‘safe baby area’ within the hall, meaning both babies and pre-schoolers can play more freely, whilst adults can keep an eye on any older children they may have with them.
We have regular craft sessions planned with seasonal themes alongside our large array of puzzles, books, toys and ride ons. In addition, we will be introducing a fantastic new loyalty scheme, plus many more ideas in the pipeline! So, please join us at Walesby Village Hall, Tuesday-Thursday Mornings from 9am -11am. It costs just £2.50 per child. If you have more than one its just an extra £1 per child, this includes squash and toast for the children and a hot drink for the adult. We are a friendly bunch so please do come along, make some new friends and have a chat whilst your babies, toddlers and preschoolers enjoy themselves. Parents, Carers, Grandparents and childminders all welcome!
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Tired Of Trick Or Treating?
Take away the worry this Halloween and try something different
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When it’s time for a dance, have yourself a Monster Mash! Play some lively tunes and when the music stops, everyone stands as still as a statue in their most terrifying pose. Finally, wind down with a game of Sleeping Zombies. You simply have to lie on the floor and stay completely still. Anyone who moves is out. It’s harder than it sounds and children love it!
alloween is on the horizon again and with it comes the trick-or-treating dilemma. For some, it is just a bit of harmless fun. However, many parents are concerned about the safety aspects of knocking on strangers’ doors, while others object to the idea of ‘begging’ for sweets. If you’re not keen, there are still plenty of ways to get into the spirit of Halloween and enjoy yourselves at home. Apple-bobbing is the traditional game for this time of year. Simply place a few fruits in a bowl of water and challenge children to grab one with their teeth – no hands allowed! Getting dressed-up is another great part of Halloween. Invite some friends round and organise a costume parade. You could give prizes for the best homemade outfit, most scary, or most unusual. To really gross out your guests, organise a touchy-feely challenge. Assemble foods that can double-up as creepy body parts – for example, cold cooked spaghetti, jelly or baked beans make great innards, sausages or gherkins can be witch’s fingers, and imagine that pickled onions are vampire’s eyeballs. Cover each bowl with a cloth and see if your guests are brave enough to put in a hand and guess what they can feel!
How to trick-or-treat safely If you do want to go trick-or-treating, you can have fun and stay safe if you follow some basic rules: • Younger children should always go out with an adult. Agree a curfew for older children and make sure you know who they are with and where they are going. Remind children never to go into the house of anyone they do not know. • If possible, agree in advance with your neighbours which houses you will visit. Do not go to homes that aren’t lit. • Dark costumes make children difficult for motorists to see. Take a torch and wear glow bands or fluorescent strips. By Alex Brown
Many party games can be adapted to suit a spooky celebration. Instead of a donkey, how about Pin the Nose on the Witch? Draw a witch on a large piece of paper, and ask children to cut out noses from coloured paper. They are then blindfolded and turned around three times before
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BRB - Be right back. Not sure from where, as they are all surgically attached to their phones. SUP - Wassup. I’m assured this is a friendly enquiry along the lines of ‘How are you doing. GR8 - Great. Presumably a suitable reply to SUP. OATUS - On a totally unrelated subject. There are many of these interjections in any TXT conversation with a teenage girl. O RLY - Oh really? Not the innocent expression it may seem. This is a negative, rather sarcastic response. My son uses this one a lot! RL - In real life. This one amuses me endlessly. It refers to life which happens away from the phone or computer. I’m often amazed they realise there is one!
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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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How To Carve A Pumpkin
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Simple Car Checks
ogs are meant to be a man’s best friend. Unequivocally loyal, they stick by us through thick and thin. But have you ever wondered how you’d manage without your car? Equally constant and trusty, you can keep it that way with a few simple maintenance checks.
low indicators, and top up as necessary. Adding antifreeze will stop the coolant freezing during winter and will also prevent the build-up of corrosion, so is important all year round. Tyres Know the correct pressures for your car, and check them at least every two weeks (including the spare). Also check the tread and general condition, looking for cuts on sidewalls. Lights With your car turned on and parked, have someone walk around to see that all your lights are working – headlights, indicators, brake, tail and fog lights etc. Replace bulbs as necessary, or get a local garage to do it for you. Also give your lights a clean with a damp cloth, especially during bad weather.
First things first though. If you want to reduce the risk of a breakdown, get your vehicle serviced regularly! Check your handbook for the manufacturer’s recommendations and then follow them. You don’t need to book your service with the manufacturer - there are plenty of local garages around who are more than up to the job.
Wipers Wiper blades wear down over time and smear the windscreen if they become worn. Replace them at least once a year for best performance. Screenwash Water alone will not clear oily road grime and freezes more readily in winter. Use a good quality additive all year round to keep your windscreen clean and visibility clear.
Engine Oil Check engine oil levels fortnightly, or before a long journey, by removing the dipstick while the engine is cold, wiping it clean with a cloth, re-inserting it and then checking that the oil falls between the recommended levels marked on the stick. If it doesn’t, top up with a good quality engine oil that is the right grade for your car. Oil lubricates the engine parts and low levels could cause it to eventually seize.
Windscreen Check regularly for stone damage as this can impair vision and distract attention. Minor chips can be easily repaired, but if left untreated, can develop into cracks that may require the whole windscreen to be replaced.
Water Check the coolant level when the engine is cool. Locate the coolant reservoir (usually a translucent plastic tank) and eyeball the level of the coolant against the full and
If carried out regularly, these checks will help you enjoy safe, worry-free motoring with man’s new best friend!
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Autumn Breaks
Autumn can be a great time to take a break in the UK.
f you are looking for a romantic holiday, Iwalk then what could be better than a long admiring Autumn’s fiery foliage, a sumptuous meal, and then an evening at a cosy pub in front of a roaring log fire. Why not choose accommodation that includes a hot tub or spa for added indulgence?
On an active break, you could make the most of the outdoors before the weather turns too cold by taking in the sights on a bike, or whilst climbing or horse riding. For families, there’s still plenty of time for fun to be had. Many holiday parks and attractions now stay open until at least the end of the October half term holiday, and most self catering accommodation is now heated. In addition to choosing a location that has
arboretums, forests and gardens where you can enjoy the glory of the trees in full colour, you may also want to plan to be close to one of these events: Malvern Autumn Show, Three Counties Show Ground, 28-29 September 40th Anniversary Autumn Steam Gala, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 27-29 Sept South of England Autumn Show and Game Fair, Ardingly, 5-6 October Autumn Countryside Show, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, 12-13 Oct Autumn Air Show, Imperial War Museum Duxford, 13 October Family Arts Festival, UK wide, 18 October 3 November Autumn Food, Drink and Music Show, Fishguard, 30 October - 3 November
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