Spotlight On Tuxford, Nottingham, September 16

spotlightOn ISSUE 1 September 2016

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Contents

Tuxford Prison

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Garden View

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Local Football 10 Mars Bar Man

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Stretch It Out

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A Future Champ

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Worksop Half Marathon

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Puzzle Pages 20 Choosing A Nursery

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School Woes 24 Game Pie Recipe

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A Good Read

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Index of Advertisers

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Editors Message Welcome to the very 1st edition of Spotlight on Tuxford magazine.

Spotlight magazines has been published for over 7 years now covering Mansfield North, Mansfield South, The Dukeries and Derby now printing 30,000 copies a month.

It is with great excitement we now launch the magazine in Tuxford and the surrounding areas.

Delivery will be the 2nd week of every month and there will be 6000 copies printed monthly. The magazines can also be viewed online at www.spotlightlocal.co.uk.

The summer has already brought lots of sporting excitement with the Rio Olympics and the GB Team excelling beyond belief.

The Para Olympics are upon us so still more sporting celebrations to be had, no doubt.

This edition spotlights a few local sporting events taking part locally, hoping this will inspire you to become more active leading up to Christmas, yes, the ‘C’ word.

As we go to print there is just 16 weeks until Santa comes down our chimneys.

Our October edition will start to focus on Christmas and the festive events and businesses locally.

If you have an event, business you want featuring please get in touch.

Spotlight on Tuxford Magazine is more of a community magazine promoting local events, businesses and celebrating local sucess, therefore if you have any events need publicising please get in contact.

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September is the ninth month of the year in the modern day Gregorian calendar and its predecessor, the Julian calendar.

The month kept its original name from the Roman calendar in which septem means “seven” in Latin marking it as the seventh month. It was named during a time when the calendar began with March.

Middle English - septembre Latin name - september mensis - seventh month Anglo-Saxons - Gerst monath - Barley month More importantly for us parents today September means the children returning to school after a long 6 weeks spending quality time with our loved ones with days out and annual holidays.

Once the kids go back the term seems to rush through to December therefore if your business is needing a boost for the most financial month of the year please consider advertising with us in Spotlight on Tuxford !

We look forward to growing the magazine to be of value to our Community in around Tuxford and would like to thank you all for the support we have already received and for the future.

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Tuxford Lock Up

Standing proudly on the village green, Tuxford’s Lock Up was built in the reign of King George IV, dated 1823 before the days of the county police force.

Controlled by the town constable, it held people while they waited to appear at the County Court in Retford. It has two separate cells, one each for men and women, each with its own earth closet.

Ventilation to each cell is via two circular holes, with iron bars on the front and back walls. The constable was elected by the parishioners for a fixed term.

A prosperous market town like Tuxford, would have its fair share of people considered undesirable, from paupers to highway man.

If the constable needed assistance, he had the power to recruit men from the town.

For the potentially violent, such as rioters or highwaymen, he could call out the local militia by magistrates order.

This led to a temporary increase in the use of the lock up with its last prisoner being held around 1900.

In 1884 an extension was added to the back of the lock-up to house Tuxford’s fire engine. Early maps show that also behind the lock-up was the village pinfold, The animal pound was a place where stray livestock such as pigs are impounded in a dedicated enclosure until claimed by their owners or sold to cover the costs of impounding, which remained in use until the 1920s.

Tuxford was notorious for highwaymen due to Sherwood Forest being nearby and the Great North Road running through the town.

Around 1850 workers known as navvies started to build the local railway. These men worked hard and played hard and were known for their drunkenness on pay day.

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Garden View

The ‘C’ Word I’m going to say the ‘C’ word...it’s very naughty of me I know. But the children are back in school so won’t hear me...here goes...forgive me...Christmas!

Before you all pelt me with clay flowerpots just hear me out. A little advance planning now and when skies are dark and the north wind blows you’ll reap the benefits of my advice, I promise.

Everyone knows about potted hyacinths, ubiquitous during the festive period. They smell heavenly but let’s face it everyone has them and they’re a bit old-hat. I have the answer: scented narcissi. To my mind they’re more elegant and fit better into contemporary homes.

with drainage holes (so there’s no danger of water-logging) and fill it with soil-less multipurpose compost. I cram as many bulbs in as I can, leaving just the pointy bit of the bulb protruding.

Then I water them and keep them in a cool dark place until the flower shoots are visible.

Within a fortnight of bringing them into a warm room they will flower. Have some split green canes on hand with some twine so if the stems need support you can provide it.

Then just sniff and enjoy.

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The two varieties I grow are Paper White, which is my favourite, because it’s white and so seems to fit in with the whole Christmas theme, and Grand Soleil d’Or for when I need a sunnier, yellow bloom.

Both varieties have tiny flowers, clustered at the top of straight, long stems and, if planted now they will be in flower before Christmas.

I tend to plant a few pots now (they’re great as economical gifts for those hard-to-buy-for elderly relatives) plus a pot per week for myself between now and the end of October so I can have the luxury of scented bulbs continuously in flower for a couple of months during the bleak winter period.

You need to buy ‘prepared’ bulbs which have been heattreated to make them flower before Christmas. I tend to plant one variety per pot because I think that provides more impact but you can plant to suit your own tastes.

I use a nice 15cm / 6 inch pot

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Laxton Memorial Football Match On Saturday 20th Aug we held the second anniversary of the Stuart Shepherd memorial football match, sadly Stuart passed away 2 years ago aged 51 from a Brain Tumour.

Stuart was my best friend and loved football and played for laxton as did myself, as I run the football club and Stuarts 2 sons Andrew and Matthew play football I decided to do a memorial match.

On Saturday the sun shone down which always did on Stuart, we had a great turn out once again, on the day we had a tombola, raffle with 30 prices all donated sheff Wednesday Tickets, Sheff United, Leicester city and Mansfield town and lots more prizes.

There was a bouncy castle for the kids which was kindly donated by Egmanton Plant Hire, Bar and Food which was done by Christine’s Cuisine.

The match was between new players and old players the names were drawn by Andrew and Matthew, the oldest player on the pitch was 56 and youngest 14.

We had a laxtons old goalkeeper who travelled from Wales, it was a great game and on the final whistle the score was 4-4 so Andrew and Matthew had a penalty shoot out and Andrew came out the winner for the second year running.

Before the kick off we held a minutes silence to remember Stuart. I would like to thank Stuarts family for supporting me, but I wouldn’t of done it if it wasn’t for Deb, Evie and Gavin, I would like to thank everyone who donated prices and supported us on the day, we raised £310.00 for The Brain Tumour Society.

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The MARS BAR man is back.

The Mars bar is out for probably one last time.

I’m going to chase it around Nottingham’s Robin Hood Half Marathon course on the 25th September 2016, not because of my love of chocolate, which I have, but my passion for a wonderful local charity called School for Parents based in Sneinton. My sole reason for chasing a Mars bar is to give something back to the charity that loved, helped, and nurtured my beautiful little granddaughter who has Down’s syndrome. They also supported her mum, my daughter, when she most needed it.

“Our hopes for Florence are the same as every other grandparent - that she is happy and healthy and has support to achieve whatever she wants in life. SfP put us on the right track and I know Florence will do, and usually does do exactly what she wants, but I also know that we and the staff at SfP are doing absolutely everything possible to make sure this happens.”

Small, local charities struggle to raise funds so I am, through my little business and old body, trying to help in some small way. I sell photocopier/printers and for any leads generated from now until September, I will donate 20% of my profit towards the fund.

Your support is vital to help make this work. Another [fitter] runner who would like to follow me with collecting buckets is welcome - but no overtaking or trying to get at my MARS BAR! Please spread the word and forward this to as many people as possible. I need sponsors, generous benefactors, local businesses and local media to give this some publicity.

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Stretch It OUT

Stiffness, inflexibility, aches and pains…

They may seem like an inevitable part of aging, particularly if you have a desk job.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Other equipment, such as a pilates ball, will usually be provided by the instructor, although you may want to invest in one to practice on at home.

Exercises such as pilates and yoga can really help to increase strength and flexibility. Physiotherapist and pilates instructor Sue Holmes explains, “Pilates and yoga are both fabulous exercise regimes to help increase the flexibility of your muscles.

You should be able to find a class that specifically caters for beginners, and there are also several types of yoga classes available to choose from, including ashtanga, hatha and power yoga.

Both disciplines benefit you by actively working the muscles into an end range stretch, but yoga tends to encourage you to hold the positions for longer than pilates would. A weekly workout is a great way to enhance your joint and muscle range of movement, which would not be gained by usual day-to-day activity alone.”

Key benefits of pilates and yoga include: Improving and maintaining flexibility Promoting better posture Easing lower-back pain Increasing the strength of core muscles Improving balance and co-ordination Reducing stress Pilates and yoga can also help to realign any imbalances. We often favour one side of our body and over time this can limit our range of movement. For example, if you injure your leg, you may adjust your walk so that you’re favouring your good leg.

Do choose your instructor wisely. It can be quite easy to hurt your back when exercising, if your instructor doesn’t guide you correctly. Make sure your instructor is fully qualified and, if possible, ask current students for their opinions of the class, before you start.

Don’t be put off by the images of size 10 twenty-somethings pulling impossible looking moves. You’ll find all ages, shapes and abilities in a class, and you won’t be expected to tie yourself in knots or push yourself past the point you’re comfortable with.

Most people are far too busy trying to figure their own stretches out – they’re not interested in whether you have perfected your downward dog or not.

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Before long, this can become habit and lead to one side becoming weaker than the other.

Pilates and yoga can alert you to these types of imbalances, and help you to correct them.

Pilates and yoga are suitable for most people, whatever their age or level of fitness. The focus is on low-impact, slow movements. You’ll need comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily, and an exercise mat.

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A Future Champion

Tuxfords Triathlete Double Gold At Desford On the opening weekend of the Olympics 2016 Tuxford Triathlete Tyler Broome Aged 9 goes for double gold at Desford.

Tyler is a pupil in Year 5 at Tuxford Primary School.

September 2015 saw Tyler compete in his debut triathlon at Desford to come away with the Gold medal for his first ever triathlon which started an amazing season at this new sport.

A year on and Tyler now has moved up an age group making him the bottom of that group yet he goes out to win the gold again some 30 seconds ahead of the 2nd place.

The race consisted this year of longer distances over the event of, 150m pool swim 2k bike on grass and 1500m.

Tyler performed outstandingly to get a personal best in the 150m swim and is first place amongst the field for the bike and run aspects of the race under very hot conditions.

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Worksop Half Marathon

The Worksop Halloween half marathon and fun run is an annual event which runs through the scenic routes through Clumber Park and surrounding villages.

Our races are a key sporting event in the region that appeal to experienced athletes and as a challenge for beginners in longer distance running.

The race is starting and finishing at the Outwood Portland Academy on Sparken hill this year and the course extends to the south and through Clumber park.

We have been voted in the top 10 Runners world magazine ‘most scenic half marathons in the country’ in recent years.

Now in its 35th year, we have a long and unbroken record for staging this event.

Entries are doing well for our 2016 race

being held on 30th October and are around 10 % higher than the 2015 entries.

We anticipate entries of 2700 for the half marathon and 350 for the fun run.

Our 2015 event raised £ 9,500 in contributions by entrants to three local charities, with many thousands of pounds more raised by the individual runners gaining sponsorship.

The race also supports Worksop Harriers with facilities, equipment and training support, all of which is reflected in the excellent record within the community achieved by our Junior and Senior teams.

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First, check the hours on offer at your local private or council run nurseries. Find out the hourly/daily/weekly costs and if they have any places available.

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School Woes

While many children run through the classroom door each day, with barely a backwards glance, others, sadly, do not find the school experience such a happy one.

The occasional grumble is rarely anything to worry about, but if your child frequently seems unhappy, you may need to intervene. Early intervention can help to avoid long-term issues, and your child is more likely to develop a love of learning if they enjoy the whole school experience.

There are a range of reasons your child may dread going to school, from bullying, to being shy or particularly sensitive to noisy situations. They may simply not like their teacher, or struggle with being separated from you.

Try to figure out exactly what’s bothering your child, and if there’s anything you can easily do to fix it. Would arranging some play dates help them to make friends?

Could changing to packed lunches ease their dread of dinner time? Do they need more quality one-on-one time with you, to help them feel more secure when you’re not together?

It isn’t always easy to get to the bottom of a child’s reluctance to walk through the

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school gates. Sometimes they can’t explain what it is that makes them scared, or they don’t feel able to tell you. But do persevere.

Try to pick a neutral time to discuss it, and take it gently. Raise the subject when they’re feeling relaxed and up for talking, ie not right after school, when they’re tired, or when they want to just go and play.

If your child is older, they may find it easier to open up to another family member or family friend, who isn’t involved in making them go to the place they dread every day.

Once you have a better idea of what the problem is, book a time to speak to your child’s teacher, and, if needs be, the headteacher.

They will be well used to dealing with a wide range of issues, from bullying to a lack of confidence, and should work with you to ease any problems. Do speak to your child about this first however, as you going into school could be exactly what they’re dreading and may make them clam up next time there’s a problem.

The website www.bullying.co.uk has a wealth of advice for parents whose child is being bullied, including how to approach the school and how to discuss it with your child.

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Game Pie

Preparation time: 35 minutes + cooling Cooking time: Approximately 2 hours Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tbsp sunflower oil 800g/ 1lb 12oz boneless mixed game (rabbit, venison, pheasant etc), cut into 2.5cm / 1 inch cubes 225g / 8oz shallots, peeled and halved 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 100g / 3.5oz smoked bacon lardons 175g / 6oz carrots, chopped 2 sticks celery, roughly chopped 2 tbsp flour, plus extra for dusting 300ml / 10fl oz chicken stock 200ml / 7fl oz red wine 2 tbsp redcurrant jelly Few sprigs of fresh thyme 500g / 1lb 2oz pack puff pastry Salt and pepper Beaten egg to glaze Method Heat half the oil in a large saucepan.

Fry the game cubes in batches until brown.

Remove the game to a plate and add the remaining oil to the pan, fry the shallots, garlic, lardons, carrots and celery for 10 minutes, stirring until lightly golden in colour.

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Add the flour to the pan and cook for one minute, then gradually stir in the stock, followed by the red wine, then the redcurrant jelly, and bring to the boil.

Return the meat to the pan and add the thyme. Season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer gently for about an hour, until the meat is tender.

Preheat the oven to 220C / Gas mark 7.

Transfer the game casserole to a large pie dish. Place a pie funnel (if using) in the centre and dampen the rim of the dish with water.

Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 5cm / 2 inches wider then the dish. Cut a 2.5cm / 1 inch strip of pastry from the outer edge, brush with water and use to line the rim of the dish.

Then brush the pastry rim with water and top with the pastry lid. Seal, trim and crimp the pastry edges, and decorate the top of the pie with pastry trimmings.

Glaze the pie with the beaten egg. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is risen and golden.

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A Good Read

‘The Snowman’

by Jo Nesbø A bit of a different novel this month and a genre that is growing in popularity these days: Nordic noir. ‘The Snowman’ is about as far from Miss Marple as you can get and will appeal to fans of Stig Larsson’s ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’.

Nesbø is the creator of Harry Hole, an ex-alcoholic detective from Oslo. Hole became famous when he was sent to Australia to help solve the murder of a Norwegian citizen.

This sealed his reputation upon his return to Norway: a country lacking in serial killers. Until the events of ‘The Snowman’.

In this, the seventh Harry Hole book, women start to go missing from the Oslo area.

They all have one thing in common: they are all married. In each case there doesn’t seem to be any reason why these women would go missing.

Marital status alone is not enough to make a connection but in these snowy regions of Northern Europe there is one more similarity between the cases. In each case a snowman appears at the murder scene.

This is an engrossing novel which draws you, not only into the case, but into Hole’s life in the capital of Norway. As in all of Nesbø’s novels, the city of Oslo and the surrounding areas come to life almost as if they were characters in their own right.

Hole is far from a hero, his character flaws are ever present and conflict between him and his colleagues is a common theme.

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‘Titanic: An Edwardian Girl’s Diary 1912’ by Ellen Emerson White

There can be very few adults who have not heard of the sinking of the Titanic on its maiden voyage in 1912 and for young readers this novel offers an introduction to this key historical event which changed the safety measures on ships for ever.

The ‘My Story’ books are diaries which help to teach children of key events in British history. In this novel 12-year-old Margaret Anne Brady is an orphan who dreams of escaping her life.

Following the death of her father five years earlier she was left at the orphanage by her older brother as he had to go to America to seek a new life and could not take her with him.

Ever since then she has dreamed of being reunited with him. So she cannot believe her luck when she is chosen to accompany wealthy American Mrs Carstairs across the Atlantic. Finally, she can be reunited with her brother.

But their passage is booked on The RMS Titanic. This floating microcosm of all layers of British society is about to meet its demise and change the lives of many, including Margaret.

With vivid descriptions of life aboard the ship, with its crisp white tablecloths, the reader is transported back to the Edwardian era where she learns that class is everything and decides if you live or die.

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