Spotlight on West Bridgford Contents Editor’s letter As I write this the rain is pouring down, has been all day and looks set to continue. I am still waiting for the “barbeque summer” that was promised! This month Ginny Hartman has been telling us about Stagecoach, her theatre arts school here in West Bridgford , Howard lists nine good things about the kids being off school, they also have their own puzzle page, there is the always informative gardening information from Jonathan Wilde, and of course, the ever popular Sudoku We have some very useful information about the New Life Baptist Church free shopping service, which is aimed at the older, less able members of the community, and for the very young, an interesting item about teaching your baby to communicate by sign language. All very interesting. Congratulations go to Paul Jenkins of West Bridgford, who was the winner of the prize Sudoku last month. He wins Lunch for 2 at the excellent Dibleys Restaurant in Compton Acres. A reminder that we would like to include community information in this magazine. Please e-mail us at info@spotlightlocal. co.uk with any events and information that you would like us to include in the next issue. We want this to be your magazine, so tell us what you would like to see and feel free to contribute. Our copy deadline is the 30th of each month. Please also let us know your thoughts and suggestions The magazines are always available to read online at: www.spotlightlocal.co.uk. Please support the advertisers of this magazine, and tell them that you saw their ad in Spotlight Magazine. If you would like to advertise, our rates start at only £35. Have a great month.
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Lifestyle and Leisure Camping with Kids Opinion
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Community Shopping Service Community Information
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Stagecoach Students Make West End Debut
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ixteen students from Stagecoach West Bridgford (which takes place at Dayncourt School in Radcliffe on Trent) had the chance to perform on a West End stage when they took part in a spectacular musical celebration at one of London’s most famous theatres, Her Majesty’s. Students from 15 Stagecoach schools across the country, entertained the audience with a lively programme of songs and routines from favourite musicals which also included original work created by the students themselves. The 16 Stagecoach West Bridgford students, whose ages range from 9 to 14, rehearsed together for weeks beforehand on their own particular contribution. They performed ‘The Mad Hatters Tea Party’ which was an excerpt from a three act musical version of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, cleverly adapted by the talented teachers at Stagecoach, which was performed by three Stagecoach schools at the Nottingham Playhouse in 2006. Principal Ginny Hartman says: “All of the students involved in the performance worked particularly hard on their piece and shone on the West End stage. They loved every minute of it and I hope it will become a life-long memory for them. They also made me very proud!”
bringing drama, movement and music to young people regardless of educational, physical or emotional needs. Stagecoach is Britain’s largest part-time theatre school offering quality training in drama, dance and singing to young people from 4-16 at weekends where classes are designed to build confidence and develop communication through performance skills. Currently there are over 620 schools in the UK.
For further information about Stagecoach West Bridgford, contact Principal Ginny Hartman on 0115 9258250 or visit the Stagecoach website at www.stagecoach.co.uk
The performance helped raise money for Stagecoach’s charitable trust, InterAct, which provides inclusive workshops
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Nine Good Things about ….the Kids being off School
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ith the six week (or eight week if you can afford to send your kids to private school) summer holidays upon us, most parents will be wringing their hands wondering what they’re going to do with the little blighters for all that time. But it’s not all bad news; to set your mind at rest here are nine good things about having the kids off school. Every Day’s a Lie In Just think, for six whole weeks you won’t have to find the school uniforms, kick the kids out of bed, feed them breakfast and then do the school run. It’s just a shame you have to go to work really. Stop the Brain Drain Have you noticed how hard your kids’ homework is these days, particularly if you’ve forgotten everything you ever knew about quantum mechanics? Well just think, no homework for six weeks means that you don’t have to help them do it for six weeks. Have a Holiday Rather than worry about trying to find child care, you might as well just go away on a family holiday for a couple of weeks. Of course, flights, ferries and hotels all double in price during the summer holidays but never mind. Take a Break from the Bullies Even the school bully likes to get away from it all, so your long suffering kids will have a break from taunts about being a geek, a “girl” or just your basic acts of random violence. Mind you, if your child
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happens to be the school bully they’re going to turn their attentions to someone else, possibly you. Let the Grandparents take the Strain It’s traditional to pack the little angels off to stay with Granny and Grandad for a few days in the holidays. Just think; instead of a few hours you get whole days and nights without the kids – bliss! Stop the School Run Blues A whole six weeks without having to load up the MPV and sit in a traffic jam for half an hour each morning! And the drive into work takes half the time – heaven! Reduce the National Debt Ballet, drama classes, music lessons… all these things come to a halt in the holidays. Just think of all the money you’ll save – almost enough to go to Alton Towers for the day. Repetitive Strain Injury School uniforms are a good thing but ironing ten shirts, two ties and ten pairs of trousers on a Sunday night isn’t. For more than a month you won’t need to associate watching Heartbeat with an aching elbow. Avoid the Playground Mafia It’s not just the kids that get bullied at school. What about the parents being cajoled into attending the next PTA meeting. Six weeks away from it – you’d pay good money for that.
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Travel Camping with Kids
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here can’t be many kids who wouldn’t jump at the chance to go on a camping holiday. The challenge is often to convince Mum and Dad, but with good preparation and the right equipment, camping can be a great outdoor adventure to be enjoyed by all the family. Camping is in vogue again, thanks mainly to the fantastic choice of equipment and facilities now available. So if your kids are nagging you to give it a go, don’t imagine soggy clothes and sleepless nights, but a holiday full of fun and adventure. The important thing is to be prepared, and remember that, once you’re set up for the first trip, you’ll be free to enjoy a cheap, exciting holiday at any time. The first thing to do is choose where you want to go. Kids don’t want to spend hours travelling in the car, but some good travel games and a few planned stops to stretch the legs make the journey less torturous and give you more sites around the UK to consider. Of course, you don’t have to stay in England; France is Europe’s most popular camping destination and is virtually on your doorstep. Consider a site that not only has good facilities but interesting surroundings too – a natural wildlife reserve, a fishing lake or a bike trail will provide an enjoyable day out for everyone. A good night’s kip at the end of a busy day outdoors is the key to making a success of your family camping trip, so having the right sleeping equipment is essential. Take the kids to your local camping store and ask someone to show you how to set up and take down a tent. Pick one that is large enough to sleep all of you and easy enough to assemble – struggling to pitch your tent is frustrating and embarrassing (though usually a great source of amusement to your neighbouring campers). You will all need a firm but comfortable
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sleeping mat and a sleeping bag that’s right for your size. Kids’ sleeping bags often come with a drawstring near the bottom so they can be adjusted to the right height, making them snug to sleep in and a good investment for future camping holidays. Mum and Dad may choose rectangular ones which give plenty of room or can be zipped together for a more cosy night’s sleep. Never go camping without a torch; it’s surprising how dark it gets after nightfall and navigating your way to the toilet in total darkness can be extremely tricky. Take an electric lantern for inside the tent if your children sleep with the landing light on at home, and headlamps are a good idea if you want to read once others have gone to bed. Simple wax candles will provide outdoor atmospheric lighting in the evening, but always remember to blow them out before you go to bed. Outdoor fun and adventure often leads to kids getting wet and dirty, so make sure you take plenty of spare clothing. Waterproofs are a great investment and remember to pack some sweaters or fleeces if you are planning to spend your evenings eating and chatting outside; temperatures can drop dramatically at night even if it has been gloriously sunny during the day. Good preparation will go a long way towards enjoying a holiday under canvas. There’s nothing better than experiencing the great outdoors but rain can ruin even the best laid plans and no-one can predict the weather, so pack a few board games and puzzles just in case the heavens open. Above all, remember to enjoy yourself, camping is fun even for grown ups. Sophie Brewill
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Opinion In Defence of Entrepreneurs
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t’s no good; I’ve got to say something. Virtually everyone I’ve spoken to (and I’ve spoken to quite a few) is wholeheartedly in favour of the new 50% tax rate for those earning over £150,000 per year. I suppose it’s understandable; with all these revelations about Sir Fred and his cohorts wandering off into the sunset with sack loads of our money, it’s easy to conclude that anyone who earns that much dosh is a thieving git and deserves to be taxed until the pips squeak. I feel that this is something of a knee jerk reaction. Someone pulling in better than £150k per year is far more likely to be a hospital consultant or GP than an Executive Director of a high street bank and they are far more likely still to be an entrepreneur. I’d better explain what I mean by an entrepreneur. Most entrepreneurs tend to be self employed but that does not mean that all self employed people are entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs risk their own money, time and effort to build businesses; if they succeed they create wealth and they create jobs. I consider myself to be an entrepreneur, I am involved in building two businesses and I can tell you that times are tough for entrepreneurs at the moment. Let me explain why. To start with, the banks have dramatically cut the amount of money they lend to businesses, irrespective of how profitable they are. This means that small businesses like mine have barely enough cash to get by, so the first thing they do is take a while longer to pay their suppliers. As all my customers are other small businesses this is a big deal because it means that I am usually owed a great deal of money which, as any bank will tell you, is a very different matter to having a great deal of money. Unfortunately, the taxman doesn’t differentiate between the two; if you are owed £100,000 you will still be expected to pay tax on it. It gets worse too. Self employed people pay tax on what they earned the previous year but then they have to pay the
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same amount again towards next year’s tax bill. In other words, it is quite possible that an entrepreneur will have to pay 100%!!!! of any income over £150,000 in tax. While we’re talking about taxes, let me point out that the effect of the cut in the VAT rate has been to take around £375 per month straight out of my back pocket (don’t ask me to explain why.) I’m sure that many of my local pubs would much prefer it if I invested that money wisely with them each month. Something else to consider! I run a graphic design business as well as publishing magazines. I have a simple business model I employ a graphic designer, bring in enough business to keep him or her busy and then go and employ another one. A busy graphic designer generates about £30,000 per year in profit so in order to earn £150,000 per year I need to create 5 jobs. I’d really appreciate it if somebody could explain to me why I should then create a 6th job when potentially every last penny in profit generated by that person goes straight to the taxman. So, if your neighbour runs a plumbing and heating contractor or an IT consultancy and has recently had to sell his Porsche to make ends meet, a bit of sympathy might be in order. Alternatively, if he has just bought a new Porsche, congratulate him. In all probability, he’s just created a job and, you never know, someone you know could be the beneficiary. Howard Clemmow
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Property The Lure of a Large Garden
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ith the balmy weather that we are currently enjoying, a quarter of an acre of beautifully manicured lawns and colourful borders is an enticing prospect. But how much does having a large garden affect the value of your property? The answer is, not as much as you might think. The main factors that affect the price of a property are location and size, type and age of property. Location is the most important factor and the result of this is that, in sought after neighbourhoods, land values have risen to an extent where it is rarely possible to have much more than a postage stamp of garden. You should remember though that having little or no garden with a sizeable house will have a negative effect on the value. Another thing to consider is that many buyers will look at a large garden in terms of the amount of work it represents, rather envisaging their children running around a
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huge lawn. Because of this, a smaller garden that has been nicely landscaped and designed with a view to make it easy to maintain will add more value than a huge area of untamed wilderness. Gardens that are attractive and good for entertaining will also have a greater impact than those that appeal to the family dog. Also bear in mind that, while more people have a yearning to grow their own vegetables, it is probably preferable to them to do this on an allotment rather than on the bit of land that used to be their lawn. Large gardens tend to appeal to buyers who have plenty of time to tend them, in our busy modern society this increasingly means retired people. Retirees have a different set of priorities to younger house hunters. Perhaps that is why villages, where large gardens tend to be in plentiful supply, are much favoured by affluent older buyers. Craig Brown Lifestyle Estate Agents
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Gardening Smiley Gardening!
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few months ago I bought a fantastic tiny (4cm) daffodil from the spring Alpine Garden Society show. Its scent was overpowering and the flowers were like little golden bowls. Anyway, last week I decided to repot this little beauty and it was only then that I read the full name on the label…….. Narcissus assoannus! After checking this was actually its kosher name and I hadn’t been had by a student prank, I was left feeling how inappropriately brilliant that name was. It’s a bit like naming your 3rd floor flat ‘Golden Acres’ just so you can watch the postman checking he’s got the right address! It’s fair to say that, on the whole, gardeners tend to be a happy lot, blessed with more than their fair quota of ‘smile miles.’ Unfortunately the self-styled pinnacle of the gardening season, Chelsea, isn’t renowned for its laid back atmosphere, with thrusting designers posturing for full media exposure and a coveted RHS medal. Maybe the organisers should take a leaf (sorry!) out of the book of the annual Beadnell Alternative Flower Show in Northumberland. Their competition categories include least interesting cactus; super weed; drowning’s too good for it (aquatic class); most misshapen vegetable; most unusually scented plant; least-tempting home made sweet; most imaginative use of a flower pot. Children are challenged by the biggest slug or snail, while the lucky compost dip and ten-gnome bowling are for all the family. Interestingly the ‘usual rules’ apply; cheating will win extra points! This year’s judge has even less qualification, and entries must be
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removed by 5pm as the Health Inspector is due at 5.30pm! In a similar vein (although clearly with serious artistic connotations!) this month I will be proudly judging the annual ‘Garden in a Shoebox’ competition at the Minster School in Southwell. Looking at all the brilliant conceptions makes me wonder if these are all imaginary or are they microcosms of their parents’ gardens. Do they really have pink grass and fairies in the borders? Polka dot fencing and purple paving anyone? Real or imaginary, they always bring a big smile to my face - and I’m sure that the students enjoyed the process of creating them. For those of a nervous disposition who’ve been fretting over the name of my little daffodil you’ll be pleased to know that it does have a common name which is slightly less risqué - the rushleaf jonquil. However, in the process of checking the validity of its name I discovered some other brilliant ‘scientific’ names of plants and animals. My favourites that don’t require censoring include Ba humbugi (a Fijian snail); Hebejeebie Heads (a small shrub); Ittibittium hubris (a very small mollusk); Pison eyvae (a fly); Tabanus nippontucki (a horsefly) and, finally, my favourite Silybum, the milk thistle. Of course, if all this isn’t enough to raise a smile on your life weary faces, can I point your attention in the direction of the late and much lamented “That’s Life” featuring the mysteriously attractive Esther Rantzen. For years their photos of ‘interestingly’ shaped vegetables had me quaking with youthful mirth. Jonathan Wild
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Community Information New Life Shopping Service Do you need help with shopping? Are you over the age of 60? Do you live in the West Bridgford area? If you say yes to all the above, then you need to know about the New Life Baptist Church free shopping service. This excellent service came about after a church meeting to find ways to help the local community. It was identified that there were a number of people who for various reasons were unable to do their own shopping. The service has been running since January of this year, with currently 25 volunteers. If you need help and meet the criteria above, please call the service on 07982 235 717, between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm. They will take your details, explain how the service works, phone you back with the name of your shopper and agree a time to visit. Once the shopper arrives, you provide them with your shopping list.
The New Life Baptist Church is an offshoot of the West Bridgford Baptist Church, and meets at Jesse Gray Primary School, Musters Road each Sunday at 10.30am. For more information regarding the church, you can visit the website at www.newlifebaptist.co.uk, or call Ruth Rice on 0115 923 3196.
Your shopping is usually delivered within 2 hours, at which time you can arrange further visits.
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Community Information 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 30th of each month. Please e mail dave@spotlightlocal.co.uk or write to The Editor, Spotlight Magazine, 7 Wimbledon Road, Nottingham NG5 1GT.
Every wednesday the Rotary Club of West Bridgford meets at 6pm at The Nottingham Forest Football Club. Enquiries for membership from both professional men and women of all ages are very welcome. Please contact John Walker on 0115 937 3551 for more information Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11am-12pm All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay/West Bridgford Mother and Baby Postnatal Fitness Classes Mummies and Buggies classes are a great workout for new mums who want to get back into shape, without having to organise a babysitter. Come along from 6-10 weeks after birth. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@mummiesandbuggies.co.uk or see www.mummiesandbuggies.co.uk Mondays 6:00-7:00pm and Wednesdays 6:307:30pm Lady Bay Scout Hut, Cnr Trent Blvd/Mona Rd, Lady Bay/West Bridgford Pregnancy Fitness Classes - For mums-to-be who want to exercise safely, effectively and confidently throughout their pregnancy. Join from as early as 12 weeks/2nd trimester. Meet other expectant mums. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@bumptobabe.co.uk or visit www.bumptobabe.co.uk Tuesdays 6:15-7:15pm West Bridgford Methodist Church, Cnr Musters/Patrick Rds, West Bridgford Pregnancy Pilates Classes - Suitable for pregnant women who want a slow, controlled form of exercise to perform from 12 to 40 weeks, which really focusses on improving abdominal strength, realigning posture, relieving tension and relaxation. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@bumptobabe. co.uk or see www.bumptobabe.co.uk to register for the next 8 week course.
LINE DANCING CLASSES AT THE METHODIST CHURCH, SHELFORD ROAD, RADCLIFFE ON TRENT EVERY MONDAY EVENING 7.00p.m. - 9.45p.m. (First Hour Suitable For “BEGINNERS”). All new members welcome - just come along and join in the fun or Ring 0115 9140673. for further information. LINE DANCING CLASS AT WEST PARK PAVILLION, LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, WEST BRIDGFORD. EVERY TUESDAY EVENING 8.00.p.m. - 10.00 p.m......... (Improver - Intermediate Level) All new members welcome - just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for further information. LINE DANCING CLASS AT WIGHTMAN HALL (SCOUT HALL) STRATFORD RD, WEST BRIDGFORD. EVERY FRIDAY MORNING. 9.45 a.m. - 11.45 a.m......... (Suitable for all abilities) All new members welcome just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for further information. LINE DANCING CLASS AT THE BURNSIDE HALL,CHURCH HILL, PLUMTREE EVERY FRIDAY EVENING 8.00.p.m. - 10.00.p.m...... (Improver - Intermediate Level) All new members welcome - just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for further information. THEATRE ARTS WORKSHOP ...offers you the chance to have a go, whatever your age, abilty or experience! Drama Workshops, Youth Theatre and GCSE Drama Saturday classes held at Jesse Gray School, Musters Road, West Bridgford. NG2 7DD. lisa.goodlass@ntlworld.com 0115 8549175 Bridgford Beaders meet once a month at Rushcliffe Arena from 10am to 1pm. We are a very friendly group of ladies of varied ages and abilities and we are always willing to help each other. We tend to have a project each month but you are always able to do your own thing. For further info please contact Lynn 0115 9140927 .
Mondays 8:15-9:15pm All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay/West Bridgford Little Black Dress Workout - A fun, fat-burning, full body workout which WILL burn off those excess calories. Places are limited, so to book your space on the next course, call Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@zesthealthandfitness. co.uk or visit www.zesthealthandfitness.co.uk
The West Bridgford Dramatic Society are an amateur society who have been entertaining the people of West Bridgford and beyond since 1949. Over the years we have had many homes, but for the last 20 years we have been based at our own Studio Theatre at the end of Stamford Road in West Bridgford - near the Willow Tree pub, which is convenient!
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm/8:30-9:30pm and Wednesdays 8:15-9:15pm West Bridgford Methodist Church, Cnr Musters/Patrick Rds, West Bridgford Pilates Classes - Pilates is a slow, controlled form of exercise which helps strengthen and tone your abdominals/back, realign your posture, increase flexibility, challenge your co-ordination and relieve tension after a long day. To book your place on the next 6 week course, phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@zesthealthandfitness.co.uk or visit www.zesthealthandfitness.co.uk
Why not come along on Tuesday evenings and have a good time. Get to know other members before accidentally covering them in paint during set building. Check out the events page on the web site http://www.wbds.org.uk/, which has the latest programme!!
Community
Autumn Auction All Hallows Church will be auctioning Produce, Promises and other items of interest at 12noon on Sat Oct 10th, at the Church Hall, Pierrepont Rd, West Bridgford. Coffee, Cakes and Stalls from 10am. No Admission charge, profits to church funds. Professional Auctioneer - great fun !
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