Spotlight Magazine for West Bridgford, September 2015 by david clark

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West Bridgford

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Fashion Trends 6 How’s Your Timing Belt 8 Garden View 10 Potty Training 12 Prepare To Sell Your Home 14 International Family Link 16 Will Specs Suit Me? 18 Roald Dahl Day 20 Harvest Time 22 Puzzle Pages 24 Local Info 26 Carers Hub 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 Best Distributions Trusted Delivery Partner of the Spotlight Magazine

Happy September everyone! Do I hear a big sigh of relief? The kids are back at school and everything is back to normal, including the rush hour traffic. We usually get some good weather in September, so be sure to make the most of that, and call our advertisers to get all your litte jobs finished before winter sets in. Please try to check out our website regularly, where we blog most days covering local interest stories. Spotlight magazine is delivered to 6,000 homes and businesses in the West Bridgford area each month, with similar magazines going to Mansfield South 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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Fashion Trends For Autumn

Way back in March the world’s fashion gurus got together and presented their ideas for this autumn’s fashion trends. There seems to be something for everyone, so read on to decide who you plan on being this fall! First off, if you went 70s last season, there’s no need to ditch the clothes currently lining your closet! Seventies is still very much in, so hang on to your flares and your ankle flashing trousers and for a truly up to date look thrown in a folksy printed floral dress, fringed waistcoat, corduroy dungarees and a peasant blouse. Suede and patchwork knits are the fabrics to go for, and the poncho is back as the season’s key piece! You can also expect to see more retro with an 80s revival. Look out for power shoulders, ruffles, giant cuffs and big retro belts. Colour block knits and rainbow colour combos along with vivid, graphic patterns in bold colours are on their way, whilst jewel-toned Lurex is the party fabric of the season. Expect lots of glitter and sequins too on your special nights out!

red hot in a luxurious quilted jacket or an overcoat trimmed with top stitching and big buttons. Both are in vogue this season. High necks are back! Call them what you will – polo necks, turtle necks or roll necks – the higher the neckline, the better! Pair them up with anything from dungarees to a glitzy mini dress or mannish tailored suit and you’re sure to be up there as one of the season’s trend setters. Think outside the box, and conjure up new ways to layer what’s already in your wardrobe for an up to the minute look. Polos are ideal for this. Think polo, plus shirt, plus coat and you’re on your way to creating one of the new looks for autumn! Finally, how does a bit of gothic romance grab you? Moody lace, high ruffle necklines, frills and luxurious embellishments teamed up with floorskimming lengths of sheer fabric will certainly give you that ‘lady is a vamp’ look. Add deep, berry coloured lips and piled up hair and there’ll be no resisting your dark glam appeal! Have fun as you dress up this autumn!

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How’s Your Timing Belt?

If you’re vehicle has more than 70,000 miles on it, there’s a hidden danger you should know about. It’s a fairly small part that’s wearing out, and if it breaks before you replace it, it could destroy your engine. We’re talking about the timing belt.

When should the belt be replaced? Replacing the timing belt is part of regular auto maintenance, and should be performed between 70,000-110,000 miles.

It’s a sad but common tale: someone’s driving down the road, and the belt snaps. The car stalls and won’t restart.

The cost to replace the belt depends on the type of car you’re driving, but the average rate is a few hundred pounds, However, as we’ve already pointed out, the cost of letting it break can run in the thousands.

You get the car towed to the garage, only to be told that it will cost £1000 or more to rebuild the engine. It’s common because it happens to a lot of people; it’s sad because it’s so preventable.

Signs the timing belt may be failing The timing belt can fail without any prior symptoms, so if you’re within the mileage window, you should go ahead and have it replaced regardless.

What does the timing belt do? It’s a small, toothed belt that connects the camshaft to the crankshaft, regulating the timing of the valves. It’s durable and takes a lot of abuse, but it won’t last forever.

Don’t be one of the thousands who have to have their engines rebuilt over one small part. Replace the timing belt in time, and save yourself thousands in auto repair costs.

If it breaks, the pistons immediately begin slapping against the open valves, damaging the engine.

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Garden View

September 23rd is a special date in the gardening clander. The sun is directly above the earth’s equator and day and night are exactly the same length.

Because of this, September is a pivotal month in the year: it heralds the end of summer and the start of autumn. It’s also a pivotal month in the garden. It’s a time of endings but also a time for rejuvenation. Summer plants fade and enter their dormant period, while leaves take on autumn hues: yet autumn crocuses push up through the soil, while bushes and trees are laden with fruit. This dual aspect to September means that on the one hand I find myself preparing my garden for its long winter sleep, but on the other I’m planning ahead for next spring. So, while cutting down the perennials which have finished flowering I’m also checking to see if any have become too big for the space they’re in. If they have, I’ll divide them now, while the soil is still warm, and move them to another part of the garden, where they’ll flourish when the new growing season begins next year. Likewise, I’m planning where any new trees or shrubs will go. I’ll get them in during September and they’ll be off to a flying start come Spring.

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The Perils of Potty Training

“Mummy, I just pooed,” has got to be one of the worst things to hear while you’re sitting in a restaurant. Or driving down the motorway. Or walking around the shops. Unfortunately, I’ve heard it in all of these places, and more. My daughter was a dream to potty train. My son… not so much. Let’s just say that I took to carrying spare clothes and baby wipes around with me. We tried star charts, praise, ignoring accidents, and lengthy discussions, but what worked in the end was good ol’ bribery. Both him and his sister got a sweet if he used the potty or toilet. She quickly caught on and was practically dragging him to the loo every 10 minutes. Admittedly, there were a fair few accidents and our house did not smell overly pleasant for a few days, particularly as we were also house-training our rescue dog at the same time (in for a penny and all that). However, he soon mastered ‘big boy stand-up wees’.

Wait until they’re ready. Ideally, they should start showing an interest in the toilet, telling you when their nappy is wet and recognising when they need to go. This can be anything from 18 months to over three years old. But don’t wait too long. Left to his own devices, I think my son would still be in nappies. We waited until he was almost three and half. I actually think we should have started earlier. Read children’s books about potty training with your child. Offer them lots of praise for trying, even if they don’t manage to do anything. And yes, a chocolate button as a reward can make all the difference. By Kate Duggan

Pooing, on the other hand, took longer. My partner and I couldn’t understand what the problem was and I’ll admit we were starting to get a bit frustrated. He eventually told us that he was scared. Presumably he didn’t like the feeling of it, and he was worried he was going to fall down the loo as well. So we held his hands while he was on the toilet, sang silly songs, made him laugh and let him watch us on the loo. We talked about his fears, read children’s books about potty training and let him have fun flushing the loo. And soon he wasn’t scared anymore. He hasn’t had any accidents for a few weeks now. I’m sure there will still be the occasional one, but hopefully we’ve cracked it. So if you’re struggling with potty training, hang on in there. It may seem like a tortuous process, but you’ll get there in the end. In the meantime, here are a few pointers that helped us:

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Prepare Your Home For Sale

When there is a good choice of homes for sale, would be homebuyers can afford to be choosy.

Buyers are looking for the best, so a home for sale can easily slip through the cracks if it’s not in pristine condition. Use these 10 tips to whip your home into shape and wow potential buyers. Improve your landscaping. Curb appeal is crucial to a good first impression, so make sure your home’s lawn is immaculate. Mow the lawn, prune the bushes, weed the garden and plant flowers. Clean the outside. A sloppy exterior will make buyers think you’ve slacked off on interior maintenance as well. Be sure to clean the gutters and pressure wash your drive. Make repairs. In a buyer’s market, you want your home to be in the best condition possible. Take care of major defects like broken windows or a leaky roof that could discourage buyers. Make the front door inviting. A fresh coat of paint, especially in a color that contrasts with the home, will make the front door stand out. Replace faded house numbers so buyers can see them from the curb.

Organize closets and drawers. Messy closets give the appearance that your home doesn’t have enough storage space. Make every surface shine. From ceiling fans to floors and everything in between, clean your home until it sparkles. Take colour down a notch. You might like your lime-green bedroom, but it may sour buyers. Paint your walls a neutral color that will appeal to a wide range of buyers. Eliminate bad odours. Hide the litter box and spray air neutraliser throughout your home. When showing the home, fill it with inviting smells by putting out fresh flowers and baking something yummy in the oven. With just a little thought and effort you can increase the chances of selling your house quickly, and for a better price. If you are on the fence and thinking about listing your house for sale, now is the time to get moving, because your potential buyer will be looking to move in before the Christmas holidays, and they are approaching fast!

Buy a new welcome mat. Let buyers know they’re invited into your home. Remove clutter and depersonalise. Buyers want to envision their belongings in your home. Clean up by renting a storage unit for knickknacks, photos, extra furniture and other personal items.

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International Family Link

International Family Link is a wellestablished programme run by the International Office at the University of Nottingham, which invites local people to offer hospitality to international students.

Many students complete their course with limited experience of British life and culture outside the University and so getting to know local people who are willing to offer hospitality can be an important part of their experience in the UK. The programme is intended for mature international students, academic visitors and sponsored researchers (aged over 25) whose studies will last for 9 months or more. Students can apply for the scheme with their spouse and/or children. The programme is always very popular and we usually have more students asking to take part than there are places available. We are currently recruiting hosts for the start of this academic year who would be interested in offering hospitality on a voluntary basis. A variety of people act as hosts from single people to couples and/or families.

one evening. We have found the enjoyment the hosts get out of meeting people from culturally different backgrounds is as widely reported as the benefits the students feel. “I have enjoyed being part of the Family Link scheme for over ten years. Each autumn I look forward to meeting two new students and sharing activities with them over maybe one year or sometimes longer. I am still in touch with some friends who were students in the scheme ten years ago. It is fascinating to see what becomes of them”. David, Family Link Host If you are interested in joining the scheme, please visit our webpage: www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/familylink for a Host Application Form. We will then contact you with further information about the special Introductory Evening organised on campus where hosts can meet their students. Deadline for host applications: Saturday, 31 October 2015.

While most hosts are members (or retired members) of University staff or University alumni, others are from different professions - some have links with local churches, or other organisations. Hosts can let us know if they have a particular interest in a country or region. Hospitality need not be lavish. Visits are usually 2-3 hours and can take place once a term or more often. It may involve a walk in the local area followed by tea and biscuits, a Sunday lunch, or dinner invitation

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Would you like to help international students and their families feel at home in Nottingham? Getting to know local people helps international students experience British life and culture, meet new people and really feel at home in their new community. International Family Link is an established scheme run by The University of Nottingham which invites local people to spend time with international students, visitors and their families, offering warm hospitality in their own homes. Anyone can volunteer to be a host. Visits usually last 2-3 hours and can take place once a term or more frequently. Previous hosts have told us that they found the visits just as beneficial as the students did, as they are a great way to find out more about other cultures.

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a walk in the local area followed by tea and biscuits a trip out to a museum or art gallery a Sunday lunch or perhaps a dinner invitation one evening

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Will Specs Suit Me?

Our faces, like our bodies, come in all shapes and sizes, so if you wear glasses it’s important to choose a pair that will establish a balanced look. The four most common face shapes are oval, round, square and oblong.

If you have an oval shaped face with a rounded chin and forehead, consider yourself lucky! You’ll look good in almost anything, but make sure you select a frame that is wide enough to maintain balance.

A rectangular face is longer with a square chin, deep forehead, high cheekbones and long nose. Large, wide, square frames with a strong top line help shorten the face, and a low bridge will shorten the nose. In addition, ensure that the top edge of the frame is no higher than the eyebrows and that the lower edge does not sit on the cheekbones.

A round face needs to look narrower and longer, which can be achieved with soft but angular frames that are not too deep. Geometric shapes and ones with embellished arms also give the face more definition. If your face is square with a broad forehead, wide jaw and square chin, soften the angles by wearing oval or round frames that are not too wide. These will soften the jaw and help emphasise the eyes.

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Roald Dahl Day

Roald Dahl Day is celebrated on September 13th to mark the birth of one of Britain’s most famous children’s writers. Dahl was born in Llandaff near Cardiff in 1916. The son of Norwegian parents, he was named after Roald Amunsden, a polar explorer from Norway. It is humour and captivating characters that make Dahl one of the most popular British authors ever. Many of the characters and story lines in his books are based on his own life experiences. For example he was caned as a child for putting a mouse in a jar of gobstoppers in a sweet shop and later wrote Everlasting Gobstoppers.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory his third book stems from his days at Repton School where the boys were often asked to test new chocolates from the Cadbury factory. It is said he dreamed of inventing a chocolate that would impress Mr Cadbury. When he left school Dahl worked for Shell until in 1939 he entered the RAF. He took part in several significant World War II air battles, and later worked for the British Embassy in Washington. Many of his stories have links to aviation. His first book The Gremlins which was published in 1942, is based on mischievous creatures who were part of RAF folklore. He left the service in 1946 having obtained the rank of Squadron Leader.

adult villain who hates or mistreats children. It is thought that this is a link back to his own unhappy days at boarding school. Frequently his books feature ‘fat’ characters too, black humour and grotesque scenarios. In addition to his children’s books Dahl also wrote children’s poetry, and it is often forgotten that he wrote adult fiction too. Some of his short stories were the base for the popular television series Tales of the Unexpected. It will always be his children’s books that he is most famous for. Year after year children dress as his characters for world book day, and teachers plan lessons around his stories because of their popularity. Reading remains so important for building children’s vocabulary, and for helping to stimulate their imagination and literacy skills. Dahl’s books are often the books adults recount as their favourites while growingup, or the stories that really captivated them and got them into the reading habit. A variety of awards and commemorations have been set up since Dahl’s death in 1990, and new readers continue to discover his books through new creations such as the Scratch ‘n’ Sniff version of The Twits which was released in June 2015. By Susan Brookes-Morris

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The Importance of Bread

Harvest Time

We have celebrated a successful harvest since pagan times in Britain. Today events are commonly held in September or October on the Sunday when there is a full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox (September 23rd). Prior to King Henry VIII’s break away from the Catholic Church however, celebrations took place on August 1st at the start of the Harvest season. The day was known as Lammas or ‘loaf mass’, and marked the wheat harvest specifically with celebrations on later days to honour fruit crops. On Lammas it was customary for farmers to make a loaf from the new crop and take it to church.

Frequently celebrations in schools and churches include hymns such as We Plough the Fields And Scatter, and All Things Bright and Beautiful. Decorations such as corn dollies and the display of home grown produce are set out. This format is thought to emanate from when the Revered Robert Hawker invited parishioners to harvest celebrations in Morwenstow in Cornwall in 1843. Whether you celebrate formally or not it’s a great time of year to enjoy the foods of the season, especially bread.

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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 The Photo Coach Club 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. To book your place or for further information please call 07570 973 88107570 973 881 or email drew@drewsmithphotography.co.uk The Poppy Folk Club Sunday 20th September is concert night at The Poppy & Pint with Mike Wilson and Damien Barber. Tickets are £8. Doors open 7pm concert starts 7:30pm. Please telephone Julie and Phil 0115 9812861, Dave 07790 943893, email phil@poppyfolkclub.co.uk or visit the website at www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk. The next meeting of the club will be on Sunday 18th October for a Music Session and Singaround. 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

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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 The Edwalton, Gamston and District U3A is going from strength to strength. It has a steadily growing number, with new members at every meeting. If you would like to join contact secretary1egdu3a@outlook. com or call/text 07581400419. See you there - each second Thursday, 2 pm, Gamston Community Hall (nr Morrisons). 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. Contact John Dornan on 01159 374706 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 Lady Bay Karate Club classes in traditional shotokan karate by fully qualified coach with over 30 years experience, at the scout headquarters,mona road, lady bay. every friday from 7.00 p.m. -8.00 p.m.we welcome everyone from 10 years to adults who wishes to learn what this fascinating art has to offer. especially suited for the more mature person ,non -competitive, by mature coach with emphasis on the developement of the individual. further details please contact. chris, on 01159821161, email, kokoro@tiscali.co.uk

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