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Editor’s Letter Goose Fair has been and gone and Bonfire Night is almost here already. Doesn’t time fly when you are having fun! We have some excellent info from DSI Systems this month on Home Energy Management. Also an article from local adoption agency Faith in Families. We have all the usual gardening, food, puzzles and motoring content to give you something to read on these dark nights. Thanks to all our advertisers and contributors, and all the positive feedback we have received. As always please feel free to comment or contribute by emailing to info@ spotlightlocal.co.uk. Have a great month.
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Health and Wellbeing
Prevention is better than cure
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aturopathy simply means ‘nature cure’. It is based on the principle that the body has an innate power to heal itself, often referred to as the vital force or chi, as in Chinese medicine. As Hippocrates, one of the early Naturopaths, said ‘The natural force within each one of us is the greatest healer of disease’. I also like the description of our bodies as being ‘self-cleansing, self-regulating and selfrepairing for self-preservation!’ If your life-style lacks the appropriate nutrition, fluids, exercise, relaxation, sleep, sunshine, fresh air and positive mental attitudes, then toxins build up, mainly due to overburdened digestive and elimination systems. Couple this with the stresses and strains of modern life and blockages are created in what should be the free-flowing vital force, and self-healing is inhibited. What we often call illness: fevers, coughing, sneezing, diarrhoea, sickness, acne, eczema, rashes, are just the body’s way of eliminating toxins and germs. If these acute symptoms are suppressed with too many medicines they don’t run their natural course and chronic illness may develop. It is surely better to discover the cause of the problem and treat that rather than just relieve the symptoms.
Now modern Naturopaths, like myself, use homeopathy, flower remedies, tissue salts and herbs, as well as dietary and lifestyle advice to assist the body in its self-healing role. It is considered an holistic therapy because the whole body is treated; the physical, mental and emotional aspects and the underlying causes of the symptoms are sought. For this reason chronic illnesses, such as asthma, eczema, arthritis, fatigue, depression, digestive and circulatory problems, benefit from Naturopathy. We now know there is no quick fix to solve all our health problems, as was first thought when antibiotics were invented. So we need to be more aware of what is happening to our body and how it responds to our treatment of it. Perhaps we should follow the example of the gardeners who work hard all year preparing the soil and tending to the needs of their plants. They provide the best conditions for growth and so reap a bountiful harvest. If we provide the optimal conditions for our body to replenish itself then we’ll also have the perfect harvest, a harvest of health. Sue Blain
The principles of Naturopathy go back thousands of years to Ancient Egypt, China and India when cleansing diets, baths, enemas, fasts and herbs were used to promote healing. In the 19th Century the wealthy fled the crowded, polluted towns to recuperate in Swiss mountain clinics with their streams, fresh air, sunshine and healthy diets. In this country visits were made to spa towns to take the waters and later sea-bathing became fashionable.
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A solar panel for your car?
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These days, drivers can’t ignore their carbon footprint... Whether it’s at the fuel pumps with increased duty, the prospect of sliding scale congestion charges or when renewing your tax disc, we are all being encouraged to consume less. And one place where we can do our bit is in the workshop. Just as there are solar panels for the roof of your home, you can buy smaller versions which are designed to work inside a car or garage. Unlike those on your house, they don’t directly replace all mains power; rather, they keep your battery topped up. And as modern cars are loaded with electrical kit, from alarms and immobilisers to keyless entry systems – all of which draw a constant current from the battery – this is essential. For vehicles that aren’t driven very often, the conventional solution to a drain on the powerpack has been a trickle charger. But this uses electricity whenever it is connected. A solar panel does away with the need for mains power by converting enough daylight into a 12V charge to keep the car’s battery at full strength. All you have to do is plug the solar panel into the cigar lighter socket, stick it on the top of your dashboard directly under the windscreen and you have an eco-friendly charge-free power source. And as it doesn’t need to be near a mains supply, a solar panel enables motorists to keep their cars ready to run just about anywhere. But the key question is whether these systems really work. It’s hard to believe that a small unit the size of a few paperback books can supply enough grunt for a big car battery. However, solar panels are already used to convert light to electricity on boats and for active road signs. These panels are known as photovoltaic or PV, and come in crystalline or amorphous forms. The former are more efficient, and are set apart by their distinctive blue appearance. They certainly deliver the power, but you should check that your car is suitable first. If buying a panel to use
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through the cigar lighter, remember that many modern cars cut the connection to the 12V socket when the ignition key is removed. If your vehicle is wired in this way, an ideal solution is a two-pin insulated connector – similar to those found on battery chargers – complete with a flying lead and crocodile clips. Simply wire the socket to the car’s battery and change the plug on the panel. Most accessory stores sell suitable connectors and cable, and if you’re not confident about doing the job, an auto electrician will help you out for a reasonable price. You could even store a solar torch in the glovebox, and power it alongside the panel. Ring’s £25 Cyba-Lite Solar uses a PV panel about the size of a mobile phone to light up to two LEDs, and should last for months once fully charged. We’ve tried this torch, and it’s remarkably effective. But will solar panels definitely work with the variable nature of British weather? In the UK, we get an average of four hours’ usable light daily at the height of summer, and even in the middle of winter there’s still around an hour. The trouble is, these figures assume a panel has an unobstructed view of the sky. Cars that feature steeply raked glass and windscreens that form part of the roof offer obvious advantages here. But most vehicle designs leave a panel in shadow for a proportion of the day, and this slashes the amount of usable light. Dirty or tinted glass will limit the output, too. Generally, most solar panel users find a fivewatt unit will keep the average car’s battery topped up. You can expect to pay around £70 for one of these.
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remember the pubs of my youth. They were primarily drinking establishments where groups of friends met to while away a few hours with a chat and a cigarette or two. If we were hungry we bought a packet of crisps or pork scratchings and if we were really hungry we branched out and bought a bar-snack: a sandwich or chicken-in-abasket (I’ve always wondered about the thinking behind that particular delicacy). There were other kinds of pubs of course: the kind my parents warned me to stay away from, where the jukebox was loud, the clientele young and male and the primary goal was to get as drunk as possible as quickly as possible. There was also the kind where old men and working men met up to smoke and play dominoes. Their primary goal was also to get drunk, though perhaps somewhat less quickly. These establishments, with their clearly demarcated clientele all co-existed. But something went wrong and the British pub went into decline.
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The smoking ban had an effect as did the regular tax increases imposed on alcohol by government (did you know that beer in England is the most highly taxed in Europe?). But the main culprits were the supermarkets selling heavily discounted alcohol, sometimes even cheaper than bottled water! Many pubs gave up and went under but some pubs fought back, adapting and cleverly changing tack. The rationale seemed to be as follows: People often meet in a pub for a quick drink before going on to a restaurant so why not offer good food on the premises then people will stay to enjoy the convivial atmosphere instead of taking their money off elsewhere. If the food is really good they’ll come back and bring their friends and family with them. It was a top class bit of thinking. So baskets and chickens were tossed out and top chefs brought in. Traditional comfort foods such as steak and kidney pie were prepared on the premises using top quality ingredients. More adventurous offerings, such as locally reared wild boar or venison appeared alongside them. Gone was the Seventies vinyl upholstery and in came bright modern décor and tasteful artwork. The gastropub was born. Derek Bulmer, editor of Michelin Eating Out in Pubs 2009, says “The quality of food offered in the pubs on the ‘recommended’ list is better than ever.” He goes on. “Traditional pubs are now offering restaurant-quality food, prepared to a very high standard, in many cases a superior standard.” If you haven’t visited a local pub for a while why not call in and see what’s on offer. You could be in for a nice surprise and some seriously good grub.
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The Nottingham Art Scene Jon Burgerman Nottingham’s very own international artist Jon Burgerman creates vibrant, neo primitive scrawls of shapes and colour. He’s pushed his monster-like characters into compositions where cartoon-like forms are crammed on top of each other until they create a screaming mass of energy. Intensely prolific, he has pushed the character obsession of the late 90s back into fashion and to another level. Working across a variety of mediums that includes drawing, painting, print, animation, large scale murals and toy design, his art retains a handmade, handdrawn quality. A sense of British selfdeprecation, dry humour and modernday anxiety imbues his work.
Jon lives in Nottingham. He has exhibited internationally since 2001 and has work in the permanent collections of The Victoria and Albert Museum and The Science Museum in London. He lectures at Universities and presented his work at the prestigious Pictoplasma Character Design Conference (Berlin, 2006). He has received two D&AD Silver award nominations and has worked on many commercial projects for high profile organisations including: Cadbury, Pepsi, MTV, Levis and Rip Curl. Jon exhibits at Cuadros art gallery in Hockley. For more information call or e-mail George at the gallery – george@ cuadros.co.uk – 01159 243 555
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Restoring featuresisinSlow your home Myoriginal Broadband - Part 3 Following my last 2 articles, we have had a look at the BT line to see what sort of speed we are getting. If you are still using a BT Voyager 105 or a Speedtouch ADSL modem, I would think about purchasing a router. I would recommend a Netgear DGN series router. If you currently have a router installed, I would recommend that you see what software version it is running and ensure that you have the latest version as per the manufacturer’s web site. The new software may well give you better performance or network stability. If you are on the Virgin Media network, then you will not be using ADSL. Virgin provides their broadband over the same coaxial cable as they supply their Cable TV service, not over their phone line. From the main exchange in Nottingham to a Street Cabinet near to your house, the broadband is provided on optical fibre which in turn, is converted from the fibre to coax and delivered to your house. This is currently
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a better service than the ADSL network, but BT are starting to rollout Optical fibre services which will significantly improve their service, but as and when it gets to you, I cannot start to guess. Again, I would check to see what router you have and that it is up to date If the broadband still seems slow, it could be down to your PC. Which browser are you using? Internet Explorer seems to be slowing down quite a bit at the moment, so I have switched to using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, both of which are free downloads from the web. One more thought. Have you spring cleaned your PC lately? If you have any questions, call Bryan on 01949 876098 or email questions@ midlanddatanetworks.co.uk
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Adoption - A Real Option!
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n this country there are over 4000 children in care looking for people who want a family of their own, or who want to add to their family. There are many reasons why children cannot stay with their families of birth but many children from very difficult backgrounds can find a happy family life with new adoptive parents. That is not to say that there are not difficulties, but with an Adoption Agency like FAITH IN FAMILIES you know that you will have help, encouragement and support all along the way. FAITH IN FAMILIES is a voluntary Adoption Agency and children’s charity based in West Bridgford, Nottingham and working throughout South Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Their excellent adoption service was recognised and rewarded with a rating of ‘Outstanding’ after a recent Ofsted inspection of their adoption work. They recruit, train and support single people and couples to parent children from the care system, allowing them to experience the support and stability of a loving adoptive family and substantially better life outcomes.
NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK runs from 1st to 7th November 2010 when Faith in Families will be holding an ADOPTION OPEN MORNING in their offices at 7 Colwick Road, West Bridgford. This will be held on SATURDAY 6th NOVEMBER 2010 from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Anyone considering adoption is very welcome to come along during this time for a coffee and chat with Faith in Families’ professional Adoption Team. For further information, contact FAITH IN FAMILIES: 7 Colwick Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FR Tel: 0115 9558811 Email: enquiries@faithinfamilies.org Web: www.faithinfamilies.org FROM OUR TRADITIONAL ROOTS THEIR FUTURE BLOSSOMS
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Gardening Gentians
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They prefer shade for at least part of the day and, I can’t stress this bit enough, there must be no lime in the soil or they’ll turn up their pretty blue toes. As I garden in an area full of limestone I’ve found the only way I can grow them is in low, dish-shaped containers where they can spread out a bit. If you’re making up your own pots use ericaceous compost with added grit to promote drainage. An even easier way to grow them is to buy them ready-potted. Garden centres will sell them at this time of year.
I’ve had my fair share of failures with autumn gentians over the years but still I keep trying to grow them.
In spite of their fussiness they are hardy perennials. If you can get them established they’ll proliferate. In the garden divide them carefully, disturbing the roots as little as possible, every three years in the spring. If you’re growing them in pots then at the start of spring carefully scrape out some of the top compost and redress it with ericaceous compost. Keep it moist and in a partially shaded area and the flowers should return in the autumn.
entians have a reputation for being tricky little things to grow and it isn’t entirely undeserved. They’re a temperamental lot. They will only grow from fresh seed; they require the gardener to jump through hoops to get them to germinate; they don’t like being transplanted; they insist on free-draining but not impoverished soil... the list goes on. But those gorgeous ultramarine trumpet flowers are so desirable, especially at this time of year when not much else is flowering.
Like most of us I haven’t the time to devote to primping and preening the truly diva-ish varieties: those are best left to alpine devotees. I’ve had most success with Gentian sino-ornata. These form low growing clumps some 15cm / 6inches high and 30cm / 12inches across. In the right conditions they produce gorgeous bright blue trumpets with pale green stripes from September to November.
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When the pot looks overcrowded you can try splitting them once the flowering season is over but often it is better just to buy new plants. The trouble with gentians is that they’re addictive. Grow a few successfully and you’ll get greedy for those startling blue flowers and want more. Then you’ll start to think, ‘I wonder if they really are that difficult to grow from seed…’ and you’re lost.
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Home Energy Management
id you leave your heating and hot water on when you went on holiday?
Up to 3 million Brits may have left their heating and hot water switched on when they went on holiday this summer, wasting money and energy in the process, according to research released recently by smart home firm PassivSystems. A further 9 million may have left electrical items turned on. With more than half of British holidaymakers securing bargain breaks by booking holidays up to three months in advance, the online survey by YouGov on behalf of PassivSystems highlights the unnecessarily wasted energy and money in homes across the UK. One in ten (8 per cent) Brits admitted to having left the heating and hot water on when they go on holiday with 25 per cent confessing to having left electrical items on. Most people (52 per cent) who left things on when they went on holiday did so because they forgot, but one in five said they did so because they felt the impact on their energy bill and the environment was minimal. “When you are getting ready for your holiday there are a thousand and one things to remember,” said Colin Calder, CEO, PassivSystems. “The problem is that leaving the heating and hot water on can be expensive and the sheer volume of energy wasted across the millions of households all adds up. People’s forgetfulness may also be explained by the general lack of awareness on the impact that the energy they use at home has on overall UK carbon emissions - just nine per cent thought emissions from private property were one of the three most significant contributors. UK households are in fact responsible for 29 per cent of all UK carbon emissions. PassivEnergy is PassivSystems’ home energy management product, a system which can reduce energy use in homes by up to 18 per cent by managing a household’s energy more effectively. It also allows consumers to notify their system about holidays up to 12 months in advance, ensuring that the house runs at a low energy
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state for the duration of their holiday and powers up to be at optimal comfort levels on their return. What’s more PassivEnergy will also save them money when they’re home using techniques such as optimized start, weather compensation and temperature smoothing. There’s even an Iphone App to help manage all of this from anywhere in the world. All this could add up to significant savings on gas bills and a payback period of only a few years. DSI systems, based on the Wilford Industrial Estate in West Bridgford is a PassiveSystems installation partner and is ready to offer advice and a quotation for the installation of a PassivEnergy system. “PassivEnergy is a unique product that allows a home owner to control as well as monitor energy usage in their home” said DSI systems MD Nick Gale, “Utility companies have been sending out energy monitors to households all over the UK but whilst they can tell you what each device is consuming they do little to assist the busy homeowner in actually controlling their usage” “Heating and hot water consumes 60% of the energy we use in our home, PassivEnergy requires very little invention once it is set up so the savings should be achieved consistently. The system is largely wireless and can normally be installed in a couple of hours” PassivEnergy was recently featured on the BBC program “Click” where they compared energy monitoring systems, if you missed the program you can catch up with it on the IPlayer. For more information call DSI Systems on 0115 982 6524 or email info@dsisystems.co
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Community Information Transition West Bridgford Transition West Bridgford; Creating a more resilient community.
War time Britain saw how communities pulled together when times were hard. Friends who lived during those days recall with fond memories of how they did more with less. Over the last few years various sources have warned us that times were going to be hard and that we needed to prepare for a leaner future. As a response, Transition West Bridgford have set up a range of initiatives to encourage a more sustainable way of living and to ‘survive’ the predicted difficult times. Abundance Group (www.wbinabundance. blogspot.com) Nature has been extremely generous. Have a look around your gardens and the local allotments, tons of delicious fruit is screaming out to be picked and consumed; all organic and in walking distance from our homes. Please join us and celebrate this abundance; harvest your trees, use the fruit, share it with others. Apple crumbles and pies generally go down well and are extremely easy to make. Letting these gifts go to waste is shocking, especially now when so many people are saying that they have hit on hard times.
Green Streets (www.greenstreetswb. blogspot.com) On Friday 29th October is the next Green Streets walk/ride day, a celebration of alternative transport. Walk, cycle or hop on the bus and use this day as a ‘support you local community day’. Buy local as it contributes to your community’s economic success. Approx three quarters of what you spent in locally owned, independent businesses, shops and restaurants, returns to your community through taxes, payroll and other expenses, vs. approx a quarter when you shop at a national or international chains The West Bridgford Skills Exchange is another way to build a strong local community, where people help each other and give others a chance to shine. For every hour you give, you will receive an hour of whatever service or skill you are interested in. For more information see website (www.wbskills-exchange.co.uk) May these difficult times be the catalyst to create a cleaner, more caring environment where EVERY ONE has a role to play. If you too want to set up an initiative to create a more resilient West Bridgford and you would like others to hear about it or join you, please contact: www.info@transitionwb. co.uk
The Eco House Group Just like the rotting fruit under our trees, a lot of precious energy is wasted. Not only by leaving appliances on stand bye, but also through bad insulation and poor draught proofing. Do you know how much electricity you use and where it is used in your house? Your local library will be able to lend you an electricity monitor, for free, raising awareness of your energy consumption in order to make adjustments, save energy and money at the same time. The Eco House group has regular free seminars and talks to exchange ideas, share experiences, to become better informed on how to run your home more efficiently. For more information have a look at their website. www.wbecohouses.co.uk
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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 30 th of each month. Please email dave@ spotlightlocal.co.uk or write to The Editor, Spotlight Magazine, Suite 104, 1 Hanley St, Nottingham NG1 5BL.
Large Craft Fair on Saturday 30th October at All Hallows Church and Hall, Pierrepont Road, West Bridgford from 10am to 4pm. Many stalls, refreshments and free admission (any donations will go the Friary Drop-in Centre).
All new members welcome - just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for information. LINE DANCING CLASS EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT WIGHTMAN HALL (SCOUT HALL) STRATFORD RD, WEST BRIDGFORD.. 9.45 a.m. - 11.45 am (Suitable for all abilities) All new members welcome just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for further information. LINE DANCING CLASS EVERY FRIDAY EVENING AT THE BURNSIDE HALL,CHURCH HILL, PLUMTREE 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
New Mosaic Workshops, Edwalton Village Hall Mosaic Mirror Sat Nov 6th 10.00 – 4.00 Mosaic Christmas Decorations Sat 27th Nov 10.00 – 12.00 Vintage inspired brooches Sat Jan 22nd 10.00 – 12.00 Visit www.julievernonmosaics.com / tel. 0115 9234563 for more details. Numbers limited so booking essential.
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 .
WEST BRIDGFORD ADVICE CENTRE is open every Wednesday morning from 9-30am to 12-30pm. at St Giles’ Church Hall, Stratford Rd, West Bridgford NG2 6AZ. Tel: 0115 9821475. No appointment necessary – we operate a drop in system. We can help with benefit claims, form filling, consumer, debt, and housing issues etc.
The West Bridgford Dramatic Society 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!!
Hello to All Craft People - Advance notice of Craft Fair to be held on Saturday 30th October in All Hallows Halls, Pierpont Road, West Bridgford, 10am-4pm, maximum of 30 stalls, large table rent £12. To book please contact Sylvia on 0115 981 5102 or e-mail sylvia. wilkins38@btinternet.com. Free refreshments for all stall holders.
HEALTH: Classes offer slow, controlled, meditative Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises, for beginners over 50 years of age. Every Monday afternoon, St Giles Church Hall, West Bridgford. Newcomers welcome to the 1 - 2pm session. Classes also in Bramcote and Ruddington. Tel Joy Parsons on Nottm. 9743542. LADY BAY KARATE GROUP meetevery monday & friday at the scout h/q on mona road,lady bay,at 7.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m. For more information contact chris on 01159821161. SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB All Hallows Church Hall Pierrepont Road Lady Bay Meetings start at 2pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month. We have a full programme of events new members welcome. Please contact Mrs Anne Barnes Tel : 0115 914 0141 for further details THE ROTARY CLUB OF WEST BRIDGFORD meets every wednesday 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. LINE DANCING CLASSES EVERY MONDAY EVENING AT THE METHODIST CHURCH, SHELFORD ROAD, RADCLIFFE ON TRENT 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 EVERY TUESDAY EVENING AT WEST PARK PAVILLION, LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, WEST BRIDGFORD. 8.00.p.m. - 10.00 p.m. (Improver - Intermediate Level)
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Mother and Baby Postnatal Fitness Classes Tuesdays and 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 West Bridgford Pregnancy Fitness Classes Mondays 6:00-7:00pm and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm Lady Bay Scout Hut, Cnr Trent Blvd/Mona Rd, Lady Bay/ Join from as early as 12 weeks/2nd trimester. Meet other expectant mums. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@bumptobabe.co.uk or visitwww. bumptobabe.co.uk Mother and Baby Postnatal Pilates Classes Mondays 1:30-2:30pm and Tuesdays 12:15-1:15pm All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay/West Bridgford Come along with your new baby 6 or 10 weeks old. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@corebaby. co.uk or see www.corebaby.co.uk Pregnancy Pilates Classes -Tuesdays 6:15-7:15pm Friary Scout Hall, Cnr Musters/Millicent Rds, West Bridgford Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@ bumptobabe.co.uk
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