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A Helping Hand 6 Beauty and the Beast 8 Curry Favour 10 A Good Read 12 Garden View 14 Tasty Recipe 16 The Humble T-Shirt 18 Puzzle Pages 20 Back To Back 22 Bailiff Scam 24 Stranger Danger 26 Tattoo Removal 28 Index of Advertisers 30 Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 01332 416121 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
September already.. and autumn too, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, roughly translated as foggy, cold and starting to feel a bit goose fairish! Better start shopping for winter coats and boots. Before we know it they will be advertising holidays on TV and the shops will all be playing Jingle Bells. Please remember that if you are thinking of getting any work done on your home or business in readiness for the colder weather, consider giving our supporting advertisers a call. If you are a local business and would like more customers, we can help with that too! Spotlight magazine is delivered to 6,000 homes and businesses in the Stenson Fields and Sinfin area each month, with similar magazines going to 3 areas in Nottingham To Advertise or contribute: T: 01332 416121 E: info@spotlightlocal.co.uk Web: www.spotlightlocal.co.uk
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A Helping Hand
Could private tuition benefit your child? Find Out Here! Barely a day goes by without schools making the news in one way or another. Recent headlines have screamed: British Children bottom of the European League Table...and Crisis in the Classroom. Is it any wonder that as parents we have never been more concerned about our children’s schooling? Many of us are so concerned that we are employing private tutors to help our children achieve their goals. How do I know whether my child might benefit from private tuition? Is your child struggling with course work? Are they stressed about certain lessons? Do they avoid certain subjects during homework sessions? Does your child find course material too simple? Do they complain of boredom and does the teacher accuse them of being disruptive or a daydreamer?
School is probably the best place to start. They know your child already and might be able to offer ‘in school’ help.
good starting point. After this time you should have a good idea how much tutoring is helping your child.
Even if that isn’t an option good teachers will be happy to discuss what your child needs from a tutor. Some children require just a little extra attention and support with homework.
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Others benefit from learning study skills. Others might need to re-learn things they missed through absence or that they simply didn’t understand the first time around. What do I look for? It sounds obvious but you really need someone who can teach! Being specialised in a subject area is great but teaching skills are everything. A tutor should be able to relate to a child and explain things at his level. Once or twice a week for two or three months is a
Check professional references and qualifications. Ask to see a copy of their CRB (criminal Records Bureau) check Ask about any career gaps on their CV If the tutor is employed at a school you can ask for a reference from the head teacher. Introduce them to your child so you can see how they relate to each other The right tutor can boost results but more importantly they can also boost a child’s confidence and self esteem.
Do you feel that your child is neglected by the system because they are neither special needs, nor especially gifted? If you answered yes to any of the above questions then your child might benefit from private tuition. What sort of tutor should I choose?
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Beauty and the Beast Male Grooming is Booming! It’s now macho to moisturise...
Has your boyfriend been botoxed? No? Are you sure? Well it’s probably only a matter of time. We’re far less open about it than women, but a growing number of us blokes are considering a brow-freeze, a jowl-tighten or a lovehandle-lift. On the whole we tend to favour non-surgical options and not just because we’re cowards. Male plastic surgery can look a bit unnatural. Due to the nature and thickness of male skin there can be more stretching and scarring. Of course, non-surgical procedures are also quicker, ideal for those of us who want to keep our beauty secrets secret! It’s not just surgery. There has been an explosion of interest in male grooming products recently. These now make up an £800 million-per-year market and include intensive moisturisers, eye creams and self-tanners. Beauticians have noticed an increase in the number of men presenting for manicures. We no longer think smooth skin and wellgroomed hands are the preserve of females. This may be partly down to style icons such as footballers David Beckham and Cesc Fabregas but it may also be down to basic psychology. Six in 10 men
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between 24 and 34 are not married and around 50% of those are single. Perhaps we’re working harder on our appearance because we’re on the lookout for potential partners. Also, researchers at London’s Guildhall University found that taking care of your appearance makes sound financial sense. They discovered, in a survey of 11000 British 33-year-olds, that the most presentable men enjoyed a 15% higher salary than their less wellgroomed colleagues. They were also more likely to be married; have more confidence; less likely to be kept waiting in bars and even liable to receive lighter sentences from juries if they ended up on trial! No wonder it’s become macho to moisturise...now where did my girlfriend hide her Clarins? The Beautiful Bloke’s Top Three Male Botox Have you been accused of looking grumpy when nothing is wrong? You might have ‘angry brows’. Dysport smoothes out a male frown while maintaining the heavier, masculine appearance. It lasts one to nine months
and side effects can include soreness, mild headache and bruising. Very occasionally a drooping eyelid can result but this wears off as the injection does. Carboxy Therapy This is termed the ‘miracle gas’ and is a treatment for sagging jowls. Carbon Dioxide is injected just below the skin. The body responds by increasing the blood flow to that area, plumping and tightening the skin. It isn’t suitable for diabetics, epileptics or those with a connective tissue disorder. Laser Lipolysis An alternative to surgical liposuction, particularly useful for moobs! Pockets of fat are vacuumed out through tiny incisions (about 1mm thick) while a laser destroys fat cells and tightens the skin. There is some bruising and swelling and this is not a treatment for obesity.
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Curry Favour
A brief history of British curry! I’d always thought of curry as a recent introduction to Britain but bizarrely it all began with the Dutch in the 16th Century. They were world-leaders in the trading of pepper and because they had a monopoly they were able to sell it at an extortionate price. So Elizabeth I granted a Royal Charter to a small group of merchants allowing them to create a trading company which became known as the East India Company. Its initial purpose was to secure a better price for pepper than could be obtained from the Dutch. Actually the British had never been keen on trading with India, which was viewed rather arrogantly as simply a handy stoppingoff port and a place to exchange goods like cotton and linen. But the Dutch made life very difficult for other traders so private armies, dedicated to the protection of European traders, were set up all along the coast of India. At the time India was ruled by Emperors and Mughals and there was a lot of infighting. The Europeans took full advantage of this and seized whole regions and territories for their own purposes.
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Eventually the Mughals yielded to the British and the East India Company profited, becoming extremely powerful and influential. The reign of the British Raj was a decadent period and this was expressed in their food. Indian chefs were trained to cater for a western palate and there was a tremendous cross-over of cultures which resulted in a fusion-style cuisine. When the British returned to their home country they still craved the spicy Eastern flavours they’d left behind. It’s unsurprising therefore that the first published recipe for curry appeared in a 1747 book, The Art of Cookery. Initially it included just coriander seeds and pepper. Subsequent editions added ginger and turmeric. Even Mrs. Beeton included a curry recipe, which used all manner of spices, in her Book of Household Management.
The first ‘curry house’ in Britain was opened by Dean Mahomet, who came from an eastern Indian middle class family. He chose London because of its cosmopolitan atmosphere, and The Hindostanee Coffee House opened on George Street at the turn of the 19th century. Curry houses became extremely popular but fell into decline during the two World Wars when people were preoccupied with survival and rationing. The fall of Hitler and Indian independence in 1947 led to more people from the sub-continent relocating to the UK and once again there was a surge in popularity for spicy cuisine. Curry is now firmly embedded into British culture. When you next bite into a poppadom give a thought for the history of the curry and impress your fellow diners with your knowledge.
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A Good Read This touching novel is beautifully written and builds to a page turning climax. Will Sully find out where the calls are coming from? Or are they really coming from heaven? Ultimately, the novel isn’t about where they came from. In fact it doesn’t really matter. Alom draws on our natural fear, not of our own deaths but of losing a loved one.
The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Alom One day a phone rings, then another one, and another. Now a small church in a small town in Michigan needs to deal with the question of what really happened. And it is only a matter of time before the country, and the world, is asking the question too. All the calls have one thing in common: the callers are deceased and want to tell their loved ones about heaven; to tell them that death is not the end. The town becomes a place of pilgrimage for people who are desperate to hear from their own friends and family. Of course, some are sceptical. Single father Sully – still grieving for his wife – is concerned when his young son starts asking why his mum hasn’t phoned him. So he sets out to unearth the true source of the phone calls.
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What he offers is a story of a group of people who draw hope and comfort from these seemingly miraculous events. And that is the inspiring message from this book. Maybe heaven exists, and maybe it doesn’t, but whether you believe or not, you can still take something from this thought provoking novel. Tom’s Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce When you are born you occupy a small slot within history and for that period of time you live your life in your own way. But how much thought do you give to those people who came before you?
comes down with measles. To ensure that he doesn’t catch it, Tom is sent to stay with an aunt and uncle who live in a small flat at the top of a large old house. This is not how he imagined spending the summer. One night he is lying in bed, unable to sleep, when he hears the old grandfather clock in the house chiming. He counts the chimes. 9 … 10 … 11 … 12 … 13. And so the most amazing and magical summer of Tom’s life begins as he meets Hatty, a young girl who wears strange clothes. This 1958 novel is a children’s classic and is frequently rated as one of the best children’s novels published since the war. It is inspiring with its message that life is to be lived to the full and reminds children that even their grandparents were young once.
Your house or your school now may have been someone else’s house or school; a place where someone else grew up and had hopes for the future. Tom is getting ready to enjoy his summer holiday when his older brother
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Beautiful Blackberries They are ripe for the picking
Autumn’s scent is sweet and sour. There is a definite tang in the air which indicates that summer is drawing to a close. Don’t be sad though, autumn has its compensations, especially at harvest time: picking early apples, cold from the tree and dappled with dampness is one of life’s little pleasures. But if you don’t grow fruit in your own plot you don’t have to miss out, just look to the hedgerows. As kids we used to dig out an empty ice cream tub and go blackberrying in the autumn.
also grow them over sheds and walls. Plant the blackberry plant in manure, or compost-enriched soil at the base of the frame and gradually train the plant up it, tying in the shoots as they grow. It will spread to cover the frame and provide an annual crop. Remember to cut out old fruited stems each autumn and tie in the new ones. If space is limited there are some lovely new compact varieties available.
There are plenty of thornless, highly flavoured varieties. Ashton Cross produces a heavy crop of intensely flavoured fruit and Merton is a compact thornless which produces enormous blackberries and is very suited to a small space. I encourage you to plant a blackberry bush this year and in the future you will enjoy one of the purest pleasures autumn can offer. Happy gardening, By Rachael Leverton
It seems to have died-out a bit as a family pastime but that means there’s more for the rest of us! Don’t worry about breaking any laws. If the fruit is growing in the wild it is anyone’s for the taking. But why stop at wild blackberries. How about growing your own? It’s very simple. My dad used to grow them over two discarded wrought-iron gates he found in a skip! You don’t need anything quite that elaborate. Rig up a simple post and wire frame. Two 2m / 6 foot posts knocked into the ground 2m / 6 foot apart and joined together with horizontal strands of galvanised wire spaced about 45cm / 18 inches apart will do. You can
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A Tasty Autumn Treat
Baked Apples with Nuts and Butterscotch Sauce Leave these apples in your slow-cooker and return home from an autumn walk to a tasty treat Preparation Time: 20-30 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours thirty minutes Makes 6 baked apples
apple juice and remaining butter and sugar. Stand the apples in the sauce, cover and cook on the ‘high’ setting for about 2 hours 30 minutes, until the apples are tender. Remove the apples from the cooker and keep warm. Drain the sauce into a small saucepan, bring to the boil then simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously until it thickens. Pour the sauce over the apples and serve.
Ingredients 6 apples 90g / 3.5 oz Butter – chopped into cubes 35g / 1.5oz slivered almonds 35g / 1.5oz chopped walnuts ½ tsp Ground cinnamon 225g / 8oz Light brown sugar 180ml / 6fl oz single cream 125ml / 4.5 fl oz apple juice Method Core the unpeeled apples but only go ¾ of the way through. Make the hole about 4cm / 1.5inches across. Then score the skin around the centre of the apple (to allow for expansion in the cooker). Mix 30g of the butter with the nuts and, cinnamon and 60g of the sugar. Press the mixture into the apple cavities. Into the slow cooker pour the cream,
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The Humble T-Shirt
Hands up if you own a T-shirt. I’m guessing nearly all of us do. Our favourite garment is an American import, first issued by the U.S. Navy in the late 19th century around the time of the Spanish American War. The crew-necked, short sleeved top was meant to be worn as underwear beneath the uniform. It got its iconic name from its shape when laid flat, resembling the letter “T”. The lightweight fabric quickly made it popular with dockworkers, farmers, miners, and men in the construction trade, who began to adopt the T-shirt, preferring its lightweight fabric in hot weather. Cotton was at the time inexpensive, and the fact it was easy to clean meant it also became the garment of choice for mothers to buy as outerwear for their boys. By the 1920’s “T-shirt” had become an official American-English word in the Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary. It’s thought the first T shirts printed with logos were actually made for the film The Wizard of Oz! They were green T-shirts with ‘OZ’ printed on them in white, and were worn by workers in the Emerald City. I admit I’d never noticed the T shirts prior to my research and I’ve watched the film dozens of times! The credit for the first printed T shirt in a photograph is attributed to the Air Corps Gunnery School T-shirt featured
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on the July 13th, 1942 cover of LIFE magazine. Mickey Mouse was the first ‘celebrity’ to be featured a few years later. Marlon Brando played his part in making the T-shirt a seriously cool fashion item when he wore a tight white one in the film, A Streetcar Named Desire. In the late 1960’s, the printed T-shirt gradually became a means of self expression, advertising, wearable art, and political protest. At some point in our lives most of us have owned an iconic one. Think of the yellow ‘happy face’ T-shirt, the Rolling Stones ‘tongue and lips’ logo, or the CHOOSE LIFE T-shirts of the eighties.
In some parts of the world such messages can have serious consequences for the wearer. Last year an LGBT protester and entrepreneur in Burma printed T-shirts with “Gay is OK” on them (in a country where it is still most decidedly not) and a 20-year-old Egyptian man marked his second year in detention, without charge or trial, for wearing a T-shirt which bore a ‘Nation without torture’ message. The humble T-shirt may not be so humble after all. The next time you grab one from the wash basket you might want to consider what your tee says about you!
The garment has a long history as an object of protest and political point-scoring. Green MP Caroline Lucas wore a T-shirt displaying the slogan ‘No More Page Three’ in large lettering during a Commons debate on sexism in the media. Harriet Harman sat in parliament wearing one bearing the message ‘This is what a feminist looks like.’
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Back pain affects people in all age groups but is most prevalent in the over 50s. Health experts say that chronic back pain is increasing across the population due to our sedentary lifestyle both at work and during our leisure hours. Around 4.2 million working days are lost to back pain by those in the 50-64 years age range. A strong, healthy, stable back requires regular exercise. The exercises should strengthen the muscles supporting the spine, and also the abdominal and oblique muscles that encircle the trunk like a corset. Those of us stuck at desks for most of our working day can try these exercises whenever we have a few minutes spare. Try 10-15 repetitions and hold each position for a count of 15.
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Warining Of Fake Bailiff Scam Derby residents are being warned about a recent scam which involves people illegally posing as bailiffs in an attempt to seize items from properties. The scam follows a similar format to the Channel 5 programme ‘Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away‘ where bailiffs visit properties to seize items when people can’t pay outstanding bills. As part of the scam, people are pretending to be bailiffs by wearing authentic looking clothing and targeting elderly and vulnerable people. Upon arrival at a victim’s house, they state that a warrant has been issued to seize goods in an attempt to worry the occupant. Following this, victims are then being taken to banks and cashpoints and demanded to withdraw money in order to clear the
and how to spot scam warning signs. Councillor Asaf Afzal, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Public Protection commented:
so-called ‘debt’. Many banks have already reported customers who are going into branches and asking for a blank cheque to pay the ‘bailiffs’. When banks have refused, customers have instead requested cash and revisited the bank the following day. The scam has currently been reported in Derbyshire and is may escalate around the country. Last month marked Scam Awareness Month in which residents were reminded to be vigilant of all scams
“It is extremely important Derby residents remain vigilant when it comes to scams. This case could be particularly distressing for elderly or vulnerable people in our communities, if targeted. “We all need to work together to ensure we remain cautious and keep an eye out for scam warning signs.” For further information on Scam Awareness, please visit the Citizens Advice website or to contact Citizens Advice directly, please call; 03454 04 05 06.
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Stranger Danger
What should you do when someone you don’t know is at your door?
If you are doubtful dial 999 and explain your suspicions
If you have a peephole, use it to vet any callers.
If you are still unsure politely but firmly refuse entry.
If you don’t have a peephole use a chain. A door chain is very useful for elderly people. Have one fitted and use it. Never let strangers into your house unless you have checked their credentials. If the caller gives you a phone number to ring be suspicious. The person on the other end may be their accomplice. Check in the phone directory and make the caller wait with the door locked and the chain on while you make the phone call. Beware of anyone who protests at your caution or treats it with contempt.
Always close and lock your door before going to look for your purse or anything else. Extra advice for flatdwellers Do not automatically buzz open the main door if a caller buzzes up to your apartment with a plausible sounding excuse. Never hold the door open for a stranger whose arrival coincides with your departure. Don’t worry about appearing rude. Simply smile and cite security. Innocent people will understand.
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Tattoo Removal
If you regret getting a tattoo, you’re not alone. According to findings by the British Association of Dermatologists, almost a third of people regret their tattoos. Laser treatment is widely regarded as being the most effective method of removal. The laser injects the skin with intense light, which breaks up the ink particles causing the tattoo to fade. The body’s immune system removes the broken-down pigments over time. The laser energy is harmless, and only targets the pigmented skin, leaving the un-inked surrounding skin unharmed. Multiple sessions are needed to break down the tattoo depending on the size and scope of the affected area. There are different laser types which will depend on the age, colour and intensity of the tattoo. Treatments are normally scheduled at least three weeks apart.
As tattoos are designed to be permanent removing them is not always straightforward and it can be an uncomfortable procedure. The lasered area will need to be treated with antibacterial ointment, kept clean and covered with a bandage. New technology has reduced the side effects of tattoo removal but the risks haven’t been eliminated entirely. The biggest danger is a risk of infection and scarring. There is also a risk of changes in skin pigment, making the treated area appear noticeably lighter or darker than the surrounding areas. Your laser removal technician should go over your medical history before beginning the procedure, as there can be increased risks if you have certain auto immune diseases, acne, diabetes or other skin conditions. The best way to reduce the risks is by choosing a trained, experienced specialist.
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