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A Good Read 6 Garden View 8 Game Pie 10 Stretch It Out 12 School Woes 14 Vets Advice 16 National Friendship Month 18 Puzzle Pages 20 Choosing A Nursery 22 Cider 24 Local Info 26 5 Top Old Movies 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

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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.

As with many novels in this genre life is shown, warts and

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all, and it makes for a novel that is dark, bleak, alien, and yet one you will struggle to put down.

‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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?

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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.

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There are a number of issues that can begin to affect cats as they get older. Their senses of smell, taste, sight and hearing may all fail somewhat while their body temperature may become lower, making them more sensitive to extremes in the climate.

Their metabolism may decrease and with it their appetite which could see a loss of weight and they could experience a reduction in their bowel function, with constipation and incontinence being a side issue of these.

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National Friendship Month

Where would we be without friends? It’s said that friends make the good times better, and the bad times bearable. This month, it’s time to celebrate our friendships, as September is National Friendship Month.

In the UK, the month is attributed to The Oddfellows, one of the largest and oldest friendly societies. For them, it’s ‘an annual campaign to bring communities together and highlight the importance of friendships.’

Research from the University of North Carolina shows that spending time with friends can make us happier and healthier.

Whilst many feel it’s preferable to be with those who are positive, supportive and share good news, some believe that having close friends who they can have a good moan to and get things off their chest with is also beneficial. Groups tend to find their own norms over time in terms of what they talk about, what activities they do and how they behave.

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friends every seven years, it’s good to keep an eye out for new friends as well as celebrate long standing relationships.

For some, connections will last decades but others will be for just a certain stage of a person’s life. Some talk about outgrowing their friends or moving away from damaging peer groups for example and couples divorcing can often cause a split in friendship groups.

Oddfellows are helping people to build new friendships during September, by organising a range of special activities to complement their annual programme.

These include walks, tea dances and craft workshops with the theme of bringing people of all ages together over a simple cuppa. You can find details at: https://www. oddfellows.co.uk/Events/FriendshipMonth.

Or you could mark the month in your own special way. Plan a coffee morning, buy your friends a gift or just take time to tell them how much they mean to you. You could also reconnect with long lost pals.

Social media has enabled a whole new way of keeping in touch with those who are remote and you could also try having face to face style conversations with free calling services such as Skype or Apple’s Face

Many say that there is something particularly special about a woman’s friendship with other women and in 2009 the Kappa Delta Sorority decided to make September International Women’s Friendship month, so perhaps for females there are two reasons to celebrate.

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Choosing A Nursery

Choosing your child’s nursery can be daunting, especially if you are a first time parent, but there are steps you can take to make it easier.

Premises - Are they clean, well maintained and secure? Are you happy with their size?

Do they feel welcoming? Is there an outside play space?

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.

Activities - Are they fun and interesting? Is time set aside for exercise and relaxation?

Read Ofsted reports to give an idea of how well they are run and how the needs of the children are being met.

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Speak to local schools and other parents as this can aid the selection process, but mostly go with your gut feeling - and remember to book well in advance as the best nurseries tend to get booked up quickly!

Staff - What is their training and experience? How do they interact with the children? What is the staff to child ratio? Do they use a similar approach to the children as you?

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It is believed that cider existed as long ago as Roman times, but its popularity in the UK stems from just after the Norman Conquest.

The UK has the highest per capita consumption of cider and the largest cider producing companies.

Cider is the thirst-quenching choice for many on a long hot summer’s day.

Ciders range from sweet to dry and can be cloudy amber in colour, brown or even clear liquids. Modern massproduced varieties appear similar to sparkling wine whereas traditionally brewed varieties tend to be darker and stronger. A lot depends on ingredients and technique.

Historically West Country varieties use cider apples and a pressing process which involves layers of straw rather than cloths.

In Eastern Counties it is more usual for a variety of eating and cooking apples to be used.

Scrumpy is one of the most famous forms of traditional cider. It is usually cloudy, has little or no carbonation, and a high alcohol content.

When pears are used rather than apples the drink is known as Perry. Some of the big producers now have specific pear varieties and there are also many popular ‘fruit’ based contemporary brands which are created by adding other fruits to apple cider.

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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 The Poppy and Pint Sunday 11th September we have a concert with the remarkable Jez Lowe. Tickets £7.50.

Please telephone Julie and Phil 0115 9812861, Dave 07790 943893, email phil@poppyfolkclub.co.uk or visit the website www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk. 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.

Rushcliffe Photographic Society will be hosting its annual exhibition at West Bridgford Library from 6-28th September. For more information please call 07980 723007 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 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.

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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 a private upstairs room at The Wolds pub next to ASDA. 25+ varied 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.

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.

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Five Top Old Movies

There are several movies I could watch over and again. Here’s my pick of the oldies!

In It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) James Stewart stars as a troubled family man, about to commit suicide on Christmas Eve, feeling that his life has amounted to nothing. He is saved by his guardian angel who shows him the lives he has touched and the difference he has made to his community.

Who couldn’t resist Gene Kelly, sloshing his way through puddles and swinging from lamp posts in the 1952 film Singin’ in the Rain? Set in Hollywood at the end of the silent movie era, the score also features Donald Connor’s iconic performance of Make ‘Em Laugh.

The psychological thriller What Ever

Happened to Baby Jane (1962) stars Bette Davis as a failing actress who holds her sister (Joan Crawford) captive in an old Hollywood mansion. Full of menacing twists and turns, it has a shock ending that will keep you guessing!

Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film Jaws is about a killer shark that makes repeated attacks on New England residents and how it is finally tracked and disposed of. The atmospheric music adds to the tension and the interaction between the three male leads is sharply observed.

Finally, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991) is a heart-warming cartoon about a beautiful young girl who wins the affection of an enchanted beast. The animation is stunning and the score is beautiful. A new version starring Emma Watson is due for release next March.

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