spotlight on mansfield south may 13

ISSUE 37MAY 2013

Inside this issue:

• Pedal Power• Take Better Photo’s • Garden View • 5 Top Makeover Tips• Business Focus • Puzzles • Your Community info. • Recipe

Onsp tlightMansfield South

Delivered to 6,000 Homes and Businesses each month in Berry Hill,

Rainworth, Blidworth, High Oakham, Harlow Wood and Bilsthorpe

Lady in RedGrape and Grapefruit

Purple HazeDry Apple & Blueberry

REVIVA

Available now

Ask in bars now

Juice drinksNatural Ingredients

Rising Sun Orange & Mango

Setting New Standards In Funeral Services “Trust the people who care” . Extensive refurbishment creating large modern, comfortable premises. .Quality reception areas including the Chatsworth Conservatory. . Automated doors & ramped access. . Pre paid funeral plans. . Modern fleet of vehicles. . Large landscaped parking area. . Bespoke hand made memorials 11 Poplar Grove, Forest Town, Mansfield, Notts, NG19 0HW www.wsingham.co.uk [email protected] Tel 01623 621114 “A haven of calm to create your personalised & individual service”

W.S.Ingham & Son Ltd Independent Funeral Directors

To advertise or contribute call 07595 5101904

New Room Makeover 6Pedal Power 8Garden View 10Mansfield Arts Festival 12Loft Insulation 14Puzzle Pages 16To Wax or Not to Wax? 18Recipe 20Mother of the Bride 22Community Info 24Take Better Photo’s 26Beat the Cramps 28Index 30

Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 01623 706570

Suite 104, 1 Hanley Street Nottingham NG1 5BL

Graphic Design and Layout: Spotlight Local MediaDistributed by Leaflet Media

Trusted Delivery Partner of the Spotlight Magazine

Spotlight on Mansfield SouthContents

Hello everyone and welcome to the May issue of Spotlight magazine.

Is it my imagination, or is it beginning to feel like summer is on the way?

We have interesting editorials this month regarding cycling, gardening, photography etc. Something for everyone we hope.

On page 12 there is information about this years Mansfield Arts Festival and how to get involved. Let’s all try and support this excellent event.

Please help our community by supporting our local advertisers and businesses.

Spotlight magazine is delivered to 6,000 homes and businesses in the Mansfield South area each month, with similar magazines going to Central Mansfield, North Mansfield and West Bridgford.

To Advertise or contribute:T: 01623 706570E: [email protected]:www.spotlightlocal.co.uk

D & P Window& GlazingRepairs

Tel: 01623 402820 Mob: 07548 375319For a Quote please feel free to contact Darren or Paul:

No need to change your frame • No more mist or fogUpgrade your glass with high spec energy rated glassFitting service required on upvc windows and doors

Save ££££and Energy!

• Locks• Handles• Frame Cleaning• Conservatory Cleaning

• Glass Cut to Size• Green House• Mirrors• Etc.

5% OF EVERY JOB IS DONATED TO JOHN EASTWOOD HOSPICE

Guaranteed to beat any like-for-like Genuine written quotationon replacement misted sealed units!

Spotlight on Mansfield SouthContents

STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING?

Broken or Damaged Windows?Faulty Hinges, Handles or Locks?

Want the latest energy saving glass?5 year guarantee on new double glazing.

www.cloudy2clear.com

Don’t replace the Frames... just the Panes!

...we make saving money perfectly clear...

0800 61 21118Call Freephone

Ask about FREE THERMAL LININGS

when ordering your curtains

venetians, verticals, rollers, romans, pleated, panels & electronic blinds

FREE NO OBLIGATION APPOINTMENT AT YOUR HOME OR OFFICE

venetians, verticals, rollers, romans,

New Blinds Showroomnow OPEN...

Full of exciting new ideas... Great service & value...

Call in and fi nd out more about the child safety features on our blinds

A60 WORKSOP WOODHOUSE ROAD

WE ARE HERE

►►►THE BLACK BULL PUB

OX

FOR

D S

T

Atmospheric Interiors LtdOxford House, Oxford Street,

Mansfield. NG18 2BE. T: 01623 429747

OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10am-4pmwww.atmosphericinteriors.co.uk ►►

Untitled-1 1 05/04/2012 09:05:47

venetians, verticals, rollers, romans, pleated, panels & electronic blinds

FREE NO OBLIGATION APPOINTMENT AT YOUR HOME OR OFFICE

venetians, verticals, rollers, romans,

New Blinds Showroomnow OPEN...

Full of exciting new ideas... Great service & value...

Call in and fi nd out more about the child safety features on our blinds

A60 WORKSOP WOODHOUSE ROAD

WE ARE HERE

►►►THE BLACK BULL PUB

OX

FO

RD

ST

Atmospheric Interiors LtdOxford House, Oxford Street,

Mansfield. NG18 2BE. T: 01623 429747

OPEN: Monday to Saturday 10am-4pmwww.atmosphericinteriors.co.uk ►►

Untitled-1 1 05/04/2012 09:05:47

• Wallpaper• Pictures• Mirrors• Gifts

LOOKING FORMADE TO MEASURECURTAINS AND BLINDS?

call in and be inspired or ring for a free no

obligation appointment

WE AREHERE

THE BLACKBULL PUB

Spotlight Magazine

5 Top Tips for Planning your Room Makeover1.By far the most difficult rooms to plan are those where there are a number of items to work around. For instance carpet, suite, wallpaper and paint colour already decided and done and then trying to find a curtain fabric the exact right colour, weight and design can be like looking for a needle in a haystack! So if you can, try to choose in this order:

i)Fabric for curtains/blinds and cushionsii)Wallpaperiii)Carpetiv)Paint Colour

2.Collect samples of wallpapers, fabric, carpet and paint and have a look at them in the room in question regularly in both daylight and natural light.

3. Paint colours are always difficult to reproduce in brochures so buy a match pot and paint a piece of A4 paper and blue tack it to the wall. Light and shadow will make a huge difference to the colour so move it around into the corners of the room to make sure you are happy with it.

NEVER paint the wall with your samples as they can be difficult to cover and will come back to haunt you.

4. Protect your furnishings from sunlight. Bright south facing rooms full of light are lovely but think about blinds in addition to curtains to help protect fabrics, furniture and carpets.

5.When buying expensive items which will last for many years such as carpets and sofas, ask for a sample and keep it safe for the next time you want to redecorate.

Alison ConstantineAtmospheric Interiors Ltd

www.spotlightlocal.co.uk • 01623 706570 • [email protected]

0115 975 6633CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

Spotlight Magazine

5 Top Tips for Planning your Room Makeover

www.spotlightlocal.co.uk • 01623 706570 • [email protected] 7

Spotlight Magazine


Road cycling is an exhilarating way to challenge yourself and get fit

You know what they say about riding a bike – once you’ve learned you never forget. So if you enjoyed zooming down hills when you were younger (and struggling up them!) road cycling may be the ideal sport for you.

As the name suggests, road cycling involves riding exclusively on roads, and the aim is to build up your speed and the distance you can cover.

It’s a very efficient way to get fit and lose weight as it’s one of the few sports that you can sustain for two to four hours. Like running, it gets you out in the fresh air, but it is low impact and places less strain on your joints.

Road bikes are designed for racing. They have a lightweight frame, narrow tyres and rounded handlebars so that you sit forward in an aerodynamic position. You can pay anything from £150 to £5000 plus. Cheaper bikes are made from steel or aluminium, while the more expensive are carbon fibre or titanium, which is amazingly strong and light.

If you decide to take up the sport seriously, look for a well-known brand and expect to pay around £600. Getting the right size is important, so ask your local bike shop for advice. Your legs should be almost straight when they are on the pedal at bottom of the turn.

There are two types of pedals on road bikes. Platform pedals are like those on a traditional bicycle and you will need to add toe clips. Modern clipless pedals will need special shoes with cleats on them that fix your foot to the pedals.

The saddle of a road bicycle is normally very narrow and can be uncomfortable, so you may want to get a gel cover or wear padded shorts.

When you’re out on the roads, safety has to be your top priority. A helmet is a must, as is brightly coloured clothing.

Ride your bike as if you were driving a car and obey traffic laws. Take a tool kit with you – a spare inner tube, tyre levers, puncture repair kit, pump and Allen keys are essential. It’s also sensible to carry your address and phone number in

case of an accident.

Think of road cycling as a long-term sport. It will take you a few weeks to get used to your bike and build up your speed and stamina. Joining a club is a great way to keep motivated. You’ll find a directory of over 1500 clubs at www.britishcycling.org.uk ranging from informal groups who ride for pleasure to competitive racing teams.

So what are you waiting for – get on your bike!

By Alex Brown

Pedal Power

Spotlight Magazine


SOME GREAT OFFERS...Decking

Sleepers

£14.95

each

Oak Doors

£75.00

each

Oak Flooring

£18.95

M2

Fence Panels

£16.95

each

100x225x2400mm Sawn Green Tannalised

838x1981x35mm Soild Oak ‘Suffolk’ Door Engineered Oak Strip 14mmx189mm T&GLaquered Flooring (2.495 m2 per pack)

6’ x 6’ Waney Edge Treated Fence Panels

32X125mm Green Tannalised 3.0m to 4.8mlengths

£1.35

per metre

Sleepers

£12.95

each


Full range of Engineered Flooring always in stock

T: 01159 300 077 F: 01159 300 088 E: [email protected] W: www.svtimber.co.uk

SV Timber Ltd | 11 & 12 Belfield Street | Ilkeston | Derbyshire | DE7 8DU

WEDELIVER

FORFREE!

Proud sponsors of Awsworth Villa F.C.

*All prices exclude VAT

Proud sponsors of Awsworth Villa F.C.SOME GREAT OFFERS...Decking

Sleepers

£14.95

each

Oak Doors

£75.00

each

Oak Flooring

£18.95

M2

Fence Panels

£16.95

each





£1.35

per metre

Sleepers

£12.95

each





WEDELIVER

FORFREE!





Sleepers

£14.95

each

Oak Doors

£75.00

each

Oak Flooring

£18.95

M2

Fence Panels

£16.95

each





£1.35

per metre

Sleepers

£12.95

each





WEDELIVER

FORFREE!





Sleepers

£14.95

each

Oak Doors

£75.00

each

Oak Flooring

£18.95

M2

Fence Panels

£16.95

each





£1.35

per metre

Sleepers

£12.95

each





WEDELIVER

FORFREE!




Sleepers

£14.95

each

Oak Doors

£75.00

each

Oak Flooring

£18.95

M2

Fence Panels

£16.95

each





£1.35

per metre

Sleepers

£12.95

each





WEDELIVER

FORFREE!




Sleepers

£14.95

each

Oak Doors

£75.00

each

Oak Flooring

£18.95

M2

Fence Panels

£16.95

each





£1.35

per metre

Sleepers

£12.95

each





WEDELIVER

FORFREE!





Sleepers

£14.95

each

Oak Doors

£75.00

each

Oak Flooring

£18.95

M2

Fence Panels

£16.95

each





£1.35

per metre

Sleepers

£12.95

each





WEDELIVER

FORFREE!




S V Timber LtdDecking

Fence Panels

Oak Flooring

Sleepers

Oak Doors

Sleepers

SV Timber LTd 11 & 12 beLLfieLd STreeT iLkeSTon derbyShire de7 8dUT: 01159 300 077 F: 01159 300 088 E: [email protected] W: www.svtimber.co.uk

Free Delivery when you quote Spot1


Here’s just a small sample of tHe products we offer!

��

��

17, LowmoorBusinessPark1UnityRoad,Kirkby inAshfield,NG177LEwww.sunview.co.uk

FREEPHONE08005200220Call01623858727

FENSA

25YearsExperience

Conservatories

Orangeries

Soffits&Fascias

Windows

Doors

Tradeenquirieswelcome

Weareheretohelpwithfriendlyadviceandthehighestservice

��

��

17, LowmoorBusinessPark1UnityRoad,Kirkby inAshfield,NG177LEwww.sunview.co.uk

FREEPHONE08005200220Call01623858727

FENSA

25YearsExperience

Conservatories

Orangeries

Soffits&Fascias

Windows

Doors

Tradeenquirieswelcome

Weareheretohelpwithfriendlyadviceandthehighestservice

Orangeries

Doors

Soffits & Fascias

Windows

Conservatories

25 YearsExperience

We are here to help with friendlyadvice and the highest service

Call 01623 858727

w w w. s u nv i e w. co. u ki n fo @ s u nv i e w. co. u k

Registered No. 34630

Spotlight Magazine

A Jar of Nostalgia

If you’re reading this you probably have an interest in gardening, but even armchair gardeners must be happy that spring is now well under way. May

brings with it a wonderful selection of flowers, mainly in cool blues, purples, pinks and whites, and some great fragrances too, including the heady scent of Lilac. It’s an old fashioned shrub which has fallen out of favour, and for the majority of the year it looks relatively uninteresting – but the Lilac bush smells fantastic in a gentle May evening breeze. Mix this aroma with the scent of freshly mown grass and you have the most perfect spring fragrance, better than any air-freshener.

After a long winter with more snow than I can ever remember, and yet more depressing news about our economy, I think what we all need is to enjoy a little nostalgia; I’m not talking bunting here, but bedding plants. Towards the end of the month is the time when bedding plants and other tender perennials can be planted outside.

Thousands of people will flock to garden centres up and down the country over the coming weeks, and for some it’s their only pilgrimage of the year to the outdoor retail world. It’s an opportunity for the nurseryman (or woman) to display row after row of highly colourful plants, stacked, tray by tray like jars of sweets in an old fashioned shop. Each standing to attention, faces held high, their label pointing forwards and each doing their utmost to shout “buy me, buy me”.

The flowers shine in the sunshine like the sparkling boiled fruit sweets in the jars, oh what is it to be, the bi coloured rhubarb custards, or the combination of blackberry and raspberry jellies?

Choosing your colour scheme for this year’s bedding display (be that just the one hanging basket or a front garden that looks like a Victorian public park) is exciting, and a totally personal task. I’ve know it can cause arguments between couples, but have also known marriages which have survived successfully on the basis that “you plant your side and I’ll plant mine”.

There are those who like a multi coloured cocktail of plants (a mixed tray of Petunias for example), those who prefer to stick to a muted pallet of 2-3 ‘sophisticated colours’ (usually purple, blue and white) and then those trying to achieve a Swiss cottage look who might plummet for just the one (perhaps a red trailing Ivy Leafed Pelargonium).

But whatever your preference I don’t think it really matters, because buying annual bedding plants brings nostalgic happiness all round; it’s good for the nurseryman’s business, brilliant for passersby to enjoy, and most importantly great at making you feel happy at home. Happy Gardening, Lee

Garden Tasks for May

Watch out for late frosts. Protect tender plantsEarth up potatoesOpen greenhouse vents and doors on warm daysLift and divide overcrowded clumps of daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs

Contact Lee Bestall at www.inspiredgardens.net


Spotlight Magazine

To Advertise call Spotlight on 01623 70657012

CommunityDates Unveiled for Mansfield Arts Festival

Artists, musicians, singers, dancers, Thespians and entertainers are being invited to come together once

again this summer to celebrate the best of Mansfield, when the Mansfield Arts Festival returns for a second year.

The festival, which is organised by Mansfield District Council, will take place between 6 July and 21 July.

A number of events have already been confirmed for the festival including the James Maude Camera Club exhibition and Mansfield Society of Artists’ exhibition at Mansfield Museum. The Arts Festival programme will also feature the closing show of the Palace Theatre’s community production of Brassed Off.

People from across the District are encouraged to get involved during the fortnight by either holding their own performance or exhibition, or participating in one of the events currently being organised.If you would like to stage your own event during the fortnight please register at www.mansfield.gov.uk/artsfestival

Performances and exhibitions can take place in a venue local to you, or the Council may be able to help you find a suitable indoor or outdoor venue. All registered events will be promoted as part of the festival.

The Mansfield Arts Festival was created in 2012 and inspired by the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. The event saw a range of community events from storytelling to acrobatics, big band jazz performances to guided tours of Mansfield town centre. The festival was brought to a close with a series of seven mini plays on five outdoor stages across Mansfield, called Not Much Matches Mansfield by Kevin Fegan.

The Arts Festival forms part of the District Council’s events calendar, which aims to attract visitors to the town. This year’s programme will also include a series of events in the town centre, which will be delivered in partnership with Mansfield BID. Following a significant reduction in the Council’s events’ budget, the Council has reviewed its annual programme and come to the decision that it is not able to hold the

annual Party in the Park event. However, it is hoped that the alternative events and activities will help the Council achieve its corporate priorities.

Cllr Kate Allsop, Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration at Mansfield

District Council, said: “The Mansfield Arts Festival aims to capture and showcase the variety of artistic talent across the District. Last year’s event was a great success and we are keen to build on this and have as many people involved in the fortnight’s activities as possible. So if you are involved in a local drama

group, sing in a choir, perform in a dance troupe or have an artistic talent and would like to showcase your work then please get in touch.

“We’d also like to encourage people to enter into the spirit of the week by holding events with their friends and neighbours. It could be a small musical performance at home or sharing stories of years gone by; the idea is just to have fun!”


• Reduce your electricity bill• Protect yourself against rising energy bills• All work guaranteed & insured• Free survey & design• No deposit to pay - pay on completion• All roofs suitable, not just south facing• Installations from £3995 inc VAT

Call for your free quote (no obligation)0114 [email protected]

Local, Professional, Reliable

MCS Registration no. NAP 17664 REAL registration no. 00049585

Get paid to produce your own electricityINSTALL SOLAR PANELS

We all know that heat rises, so if your loft isn’t adequately insulated your home could lose as much as a quarter of its heat

through the roof. This is why loft insulation is so important.

There are four types to choose from.Mineral wool matting is sold in rolls and is laid between the joists, with a second layer placed at right angles to cover the joists.

Rigid insulation boards can be laid in lofts used for storage. Laid on top of mineral wool, wooden boarding is then fitted on top of the insulation boards. Alternatively, floor boarding pre-bonded with insulation board is available.

If your loft space is irregular use loose-fill insulation. Sold in bags, this is poured between the joists to the right depth.

Finally loose, fire-retardant insulation material should be blown into loft areas that

are hard to access. A professional should be hired for this job which takes no more than a few hours.

In all other cases if you are experienced at DIY you should be able to fit the loft insulation yourself, but wear a protective mask and gloves if handling mineral wool.

To get a list of possible installers go to the National Insulation Association website or call your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre free on 0800 512012.

Home and GardenLoft Insulation

Suppliers & Installers ofBespoke Signs, Digital Print,Vinyl Graphics & much more...

PRINT & DESIGN LTDCITYSIGNS

Call us free (from landlines & mobiles) on

0333 9000 321Email your enquiries to [email protected] us online at www.city-signs.co.uk

Visit us at Unit 20, Sherwood Energy Village, Newton Hill, Ollerton NG22 9FD

At City Signs, we employ expert designers, experiencedmanufacturers and skilled installers, who will be happyto create you an outstanding piece of signage, thatwill set your business apart from the competition.

“Whatever your needs, we'recontinually expanding our rangeof products and services”

Professional, Friendly Help & Advice withAll Services Fully Guaranteed

Servicing

Mansfield,

Derby &

Surrounding

Areas


Puzzle Page

Quick Crossword

16

May Crossword CluesAcross1 Diminish or cease (3, 2)4 Inexpensive (5)7 Supporting structure (8)8 Sweet red wine (4)9 Brief summary (8)11 Eyelid abscess (4)12 Attends to (6)14 Suppose (6)16 Musical composition (4)18 Refurbish (8)20 Warmth (4)21 Creatively stimulated (8)23 Wild activity (5)24 Hikes (5)Down1 Appealing (7)2 For hire (2, 3)3 Vessel (3)4 Restrict (9)5 Reveals (7)6 Celebration (5)10 Self-assured (9)13 Guest (7)15 Affairs (7)17 Iron (5)19 Human sound (5)22Take the load off (slang) (3)


Puzzle PageMay Word SearchCapital cities

Abu Dhabi Abuja Accra Amman Ankara Apia Asmara Astana Baku Bangkok Bern Cairo Dakar Doha Dublin Hanoi Kampala Lima Lusaka Male Managua Manama

Monrovia Moroni Moscow Noumea Nuuk Oslo Prague Quito Rabat Riyadh Rome Roseau San Juan Sanaa Seoul Sofia Suva Tehran Tokyo Vienna Washington DC Yaren Zagreb

F R O M B A S I C B O O K K E E P I N G -TO M O R E CO M P L E X F I N A N C I A L N E E D S

FREE PAYROLLfor first yearor

FREE COMPANYFORMATION

TAKE CONTROLOF YOUR BUSINESS

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE BUSINESS EVALUATIONTel: 01623 232592 Mob: 07565 982077

[email protected] www.sunnyaccs.co.uk

“An Accountant Who Speaks Plain English”

• Fixed fee quotations so no nasty surprises• 30 day turnaround of work or 100% refund of fees given• Unlimited phone and email support throughout• Proactive tax planning advice given over the course of each year

www.spotlightlocal.co.uk • 0115 822 4995 • [email protected]

Spotlight Magazine

To Wax or Not to Wax?

Waxing can be used for removing hair from virtually any part of the body. It is most commonly used for removing hair on the arms,

legs, underarms and bikini line. Other parts of body where waxing is frequently used for hair-removal are face, including upper lips, lower lips, eyebrows and chin, and the chest and back.

The benefits of waxing are: Smooth, Silky Skin that Lasts - Waxing removes hair from the root, so it takes a longer time for hair to grow again, anywhere from 3-8 weeks, depending on the individual speed of hair growth. This means your hair free, smooth skin lasts much longer and you can go for that holiday on the beach and bask in the glory of your enviably smooth and glowing skin without having to worry about body hair showing up in the meantime.

No skin damage - In contrast to other methods of hair removal like hair removing creams and shaving, waxing does not cause cuts, pigmentation or badly smelling skin. No harsh chemicals are present in wax, so, the skin is saved from their damaging effect.

Fine and softer body hair - The hair that grows after waxing is of a finer and softer variety, not rough and hard as shaving and waxing does not cause an ugly stubbly as it does a day or so after shaving.

Waxing is a double function of hair removal and exfoliation - It leaves the skin soft, smooth and rejuvenated because it also removes a layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin.

Waxing diminishes hair growth and after repeated sessions of waxing, you will notice much sparser hair growth, and hair growth may even stop eventually.

12

• Gift Certificates

• Elemis

• Payot

• Dermalogica

• St. Tropez

• Nailtiques

• Orly Gel FX

• Dermaco Facial Lifting

• Mii mineral make-up

18


Spotlight Magazine

To Wax or Not to Wax?

from £30

CALL TODAY ON: 01623 237 614 / 07785 299 776EMAIL US: [email protected]

WEB: www.leatherbetter.co.uk

Find us onLEATHERBETTER

Why buy new... renewWe are specialists in bringing back to life damaged or

imperfect leather, either in your home or vehicle.

Repairs start from just £40!

ScuffsDiscoloured leather and stainsAnimal scratchesTears & PeelsCigarette damage

•••••

Why not contact us for a free of charge no obligation quotation?

Fully mobile service; we come to you

CALL TODAY ON: 01623 237 614 / 07785 299 776EMAIL US: [email protected]

WEB: www.leatherbetter.co.uk

Find us onLEATHERBETTER

Why buy new... renewWe are specialists in bringing back to life damaged or imperfect leather, either in your home or vehicle.

Repairs start from just £40!

ScuffsDiscoloured leather and stainsAnimal scratchesTears & PeelsCigarette damage

•••••Why not contact us for a free of charge no obligation quotation?Fully mobile service; we come to you

Bringing your little ones out their shell.

Babies

EAST MIDLANDS SWIMMING ACADEMY

E S T 1 9 9 8

LEARN TO SWIM

Office: 01773 744899

Mobile: 07813 892108

Email: [email protected]

Swimming Lessons for babies age 6 weeks to 3 years.

We look forward to taking your call.

www.em-sa.co.uk

[email protected]

Fully qualified teachers specialising

in infant aquatics

Emsa 120x95 advert Feb 13.indd 1 14/02/2013 18:40

19


Spotlight Magazine

Buttermilk Scones with Fruit CompoteMakes 10-12 • Preparation time 15 minutes • Cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Scones450g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting

¼ tsp salt100g cold butter, diced

85g golden caster sugar

Handful of raisins or sultanas (optional)

284ml pot buttermilk

2 tsp vanilla extract

Splash of milk

CompoteFrozen fruit of choice – summer fruit mix is good, sour cherries are fantastic

Sugar to taste

MethodHeat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Sift the flour and salt together. Rub in the butter until the mixture is like fine crumbs. Stir in the sugar and raisins or sultanas if using.Gently warm the buttermilk (don’t throw away the pot) and vanilla in a microwave or pan. Using your largest bowl, quickly tip in some of the flour mix, followed by some of the buttermilk mix, repeating until everything is in the bowl. Use a knife to quickly mix together to form a dough - don’t over-mix it.

Tip onto a floured surface and lightly bring together with your hands a couple of times. Press out gently to about 4cm thick and stamp out rounds with a 6cm or 7cm cutter. Re-shape trimmings, until all the dough is used. Place scones evenly on to a lightly floured baking sheet or two. Add a splash of milk into the buttermilk pot, and then use to glaze the top of each scone. Bake for 10-12 mins until golden and well risen.

To Make The Fruit Compote:Place as much of the frozen fruit as you need in the saucepan, on a gentle heat on the hob on top of your cooker.

Simmer the fruit in the saucepan on the hob until the fruit starts to soften; stir gently now and again just enough so that the fruit does not stick to the pan; do not allow it to burn.Now add sugar to taste - not too much at first. Taste the fruit as you add the sugar so that you do not make it too sweet or leave it too tart. Take care not to burn yourself when testing it! Fruit and sugar get very hot.

Once the fruit has softened, but before it turns to a pulp or goes too mushy, it is ready and you should remove it from the heat to cool. It keeps for 2-3 days in the fridge.

www.spotlightlocal.co.uk • 0115 822 4995 • [email protected] 21

Spotlight Magazine

FREEQUOTE

Bathroom installation

All plumbing repairs + installation

Blocked drains

07741491574

Boiler repairs, replacement and full heating installation

t: 0115 911 5953

Gas Safe Engineer

e:[email protected]

Gas servicing and safety checks

BATHINGA PROBLEM?Try a walk-in showeror walk in bath

√ Slip Resistant Flooring √ Product & labour guarantee √ Low price promised √ Lever taps & tile panelling √ Easy walk in & out shower/ baths √ Level entry wet floors √ Grabrails, shower seats & raised toilets √ Grants & council work √ Discounts for OAPs, WI members, ex-service personnel, SSAFA & British Legion members01623 595248

www.ahminstallations.co.uk

FREE SURVEY & QUOTE

Any walk-inshower/bath installation

if ordered before 31st May 2013

£200 OFF!

Spotlight Magazine

For a mother, a child’s wedding is a momentous occasion, a day that you will certainly want to look your best.

Here are some aspects to consider when choosing your outfit:

Colour: Find out what colour the bridesmaids dresses are and try to choose an outfit in a complimentary colour. Most believe that the mother of the bride or groom should not wear white or ivory, these being the bride’s prerogative. Many also frown on black seeing it as a mourning colour and red, believing it to be too bold. The colour should of course flatter your skin tone.

Style: Choose a style that flatters and is also comfortable. Most wedding celebrations are now lengthy affairs, so you will not want to wear something that feels too constricting, or that you are constantly fiddling with. If an off the peg outfit does not fit perfectly, consider getting it altered.

Think about the weather, so that you can choose an outfit in a fabric of the correct weight. Avoid materials that crease easily as this will look unsightly on photographs. Outfits that include jackets can give the impression of two outfits once the jacket is removed. Whilst it is certainly true that outfits for mothers have become more fashionable recently, most still feel that an elegant and sophisticated look is appropriate.

Many mothers go shopping for their outfit with the bride; this can be an enjoyable occasion and ensure that choices meet with approval. It may also be wise to discuss outfits with the mother of your future daughter or son in law to avoid the embarrassment of wearing something similar.

Hats: One of the traditional ways for mothers to mark the importance of their child’s wedding is to wear a hat.

Suggestions to aid your selection include: a) Always take your outfit when going to the hat shop or milliner, to ensure that the overall image looks stunning. b) Tall ladies can wear almost any style, including statement pieces. c) An upturned brim is a flattering shape for shorter ladies as this will elongate the figure, d) If wearing a fascinator, wash your hair the day before and do not use conditioner. This will make the hair less silky and improve the grip of the fascinator.

Other accessories such as shoes, handbags and jewellery should also be chosen carefully. You may want to choose your shoes and bag in co-ordinating colours rather than the exact shade of your outfit, to break up the effect. You should also decide how you will place a corsage on your outfit, or whether it may be preferable to opt for flowers on your handbag or wrist.

By Susan Brookes-Morris

Mother of the Bride or Groom


Spotlight Magazine

Local specialist installers of UPVC windows, doors, conservatories, cladding, fascia, soffit, guttering, polycarbonate carport roofing & garage doors with over 14 years experience.

We are proud to introduce & install the Firestone

RubberCover EPDM flat roof membrane to the area. EPDM is a synthetic membrane which is supplied in 1 bespoke piece, cut specifically to fit your roof. As the

product is seamless it will not let a single drop of water through giving you complete peace of mind and a

20 year guarantee!

For a free no obligation quote please call Kevin on

01773 714823 or 07512 739394 www.sanctuaryhomeimprovements.co.uk

Soffit

Fascia

Firestone Rubber Roofing Fitted From £40 per sq metre !!

Fascia, Soffit & Guttering Fitted

From £35 per metre !!





20 year guarantee!



Soffit

Fascia








20 year guarantee!



Soffit

Fascia




• UPVC Windows• Doors• Conservatories• Cladding• Fascia• Soffit• Guttering• Polycarbonate Roofing• EDPM Rubber Roofing• Over 14 years Experience

For a free no obligation quote call Kevin on

01773 714823 or 07512 739394www.sanctuaryhomeimprovements.co.uk

www.spotlightlocal.co.uk • 0115 822 4995 • [email protected] 23

24 To Advertise call Spotlight on 01623 706570

Lane, Ollerton NG22 9TD*Except for August and some Bank Holidays

LLoyd schools of Taekwon-doFor all ages from 4-70, families welcome to train together and get fit All instructors are fully qualified, CRB checked, first aid trained and insured Build self confidence and make new friends Classes available 7 days a week throughout the local areaweb: www.lloydtaekwondo.comemail: [email protected] tel: 01773 819824 First lesson free

Music and Culture Night at the Black Bull Blidworth every Monday eve from 8pmMusic is mainly folk but all types of musicians are welcomePerformance poets and storytellers also wlecome And of course - an audience! Free entry - a raffle is usually held for a couple of items to be won

Dance Fanatic School of Dance Based in RAINWORTH VILLAGE HALL. Small and friendly all ages and abilities welcomed. Ages range from 3 through to adults and styles include Ballet technique, Gym dance, Freestyle and Street. . One to one tuition also available. Annual show, exams and is a ADFP competitive school. I.D.T.A and A.D.F.P registered, fully insured and crb checked. More info contact kerri mason on: 07849549291/ [email protected]

Zumba Blidworth Miners Welfare, Mansfield Road, Blidworth, Notts Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.00pm£3 per session All abilities welcome also St Andrews Mission Hall, The Crescent, Blidworth, Notts, NG21 0SE Sunday 6.30pm -7.30pm £3 per sessionAll abilities welcome

These are free pages to publicise your local events and information. We would love to hear from you if you know of any event in or around the Berry Hill, Rainworth and Blidworth area; copy deadline is the 25th of each month. Please email [email protected]

Dance? Me? Music? Michael Buble, Amy Winehouse, Lady GaGa? ..... like them and dance to them. Learn every Tuesday night at Rainworth Miner’s Welfare. This is a PARTNER DANCE which is easy. Our lessons show you a dance which is a simplified mix of all the styles you have heard of. It’s simple and can be danced to most types of music. Bring both your left feet. No need to take a partner, they are already there !!! Get Sociable and Get Fit.Rainworth Miner’s Welfare. Tuesdays 1930 to 2230.

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. We have three evening sessions available in Worksop, West Bridgford and Mansfield on Tues and Wed evenings. For more information call Catherine on 07940575758 or e mail [email protected]

Mark Spencer MP for SherwoodMP Advice SurgeriesPlease phone the Constituency Office on 0115 968 1186 for an appointment or email [email protected] 2nd SATURDAY EACH MONTH* (10am – 12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall NG15 7HN 4th FRIDAY EACH MONTH* (5.30pm – 7pm) at The Dukeries Complex, Whinney

Community InformationWhats happening in your area?

24

e mail us at [email protected] 25To Advertise call Spotlight on 01623 706570

ALTERATION AND REPAIR SERVICE

“We are major manufacturers of high street suitsand know the tailoring process of clothing inside out.”

Come and meet our knowledgeable staff and in-house tailors who specialises in all clothing alterations from:

broken zips, waistbands, dresses and skirts to inside leg adjustments and discuss your requirements.

Sherwood House, Dale Lane, Blidworth, NG21 0SATel: 01623 793073 07807 889795 9am - 4pm Mon - Sat

STEAMFORCE ALTERATION & REPAIR SERVICE

Bought Your FabulousProm Dress Yet?

With over 35 years experience, let us alter, restyle or repair your clothes.Let us save you money by having your favourite clothes altered...

Curtain &Soft FurnishingSpecialists

A little too long? Bring it over to Steamforce and we will tailor it

to your exact specifications.


www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/leather_repair_north_notts.php

1 Leen Court, Maun Way, Boughton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9ZDTel: 01623 836182

AfterBefore

Leather Repair, Restoration &Re-Upholstery ServiceCar Seats | Furniture | Clothes | Handbagsall items & types of leather including aniline.

<> Rips, Burns, Cuts, Scuffs & Scratches Repaired<> Re-Antiquing & Complete Restoration<> Highly Accurate Colour Matching <> Leather Cleaning: of all leather types<> Professionally Restore Original Leather<> Fully Equipped Workshop Based or Mobile<> Insurance & Consumer Reports

www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/leather_repair_north_notts.php1 Leen Court, Maun Way, Boughton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9ZD

Tel: 01623 836182

AfterBefore

Leather Repair, Restoration &

Re-Upholstery Service

Car Seats | Furniture | Clothes | Handbags

all items & types of leather including aniline.

<> Rips, Burns, Cuts, Scuffs & Scratches Repaired

<> Re-Antiquing & Complete Restoration

<> Highly Accurate Colour Matching

<> Leather Cleaning: of all leather types

<> Professionally Restore Original Leather

<> Fully Equipped Workshop Based or Mobile

<> Insurance & Consumer Reports

“Your LEATHER Can Be REPAIRED! Read on....”

Leather Cleans, Repairs & Restoration

[email protected] OUR WORK - www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/North Notts Branch

FurnitureCliniccare and repair

BEFORE

AFTER

Specialists in cleaning and repairing suites and car interiors

•Making those cracks, scuffs, scratches, tears disappear•Wide range of leather types cleaned and repaired•Re-colouring & complete restoration•Restoring the original leather - ideal for classic cars•Repairs colour matched to original or bespoke

Tel: 01623 836182 Mob: 07813 678 645

See uS at the RuffoRd Jag Show26th May!

Home & GardenTake Better Photo’s

Frame your subject properly Don’t cut off

half their head, or if the whole person is in the frame, don’t chop off their feet!Train yourself to check for distractions, like a tree that seems to grow out of someone’s head, or an ugly litter bin nearby.

Focus Take time to focus on your subject before you take the picture. If you are photographing a person, focus on their eyes.

Be steady The secret to a crisp, sharp photo is steady hands. Hold the camera firmly and squeeze the shutter button gently, don’t jerk, pull away or move for

a second or two after you’ve pressed the button. Use Natural Light if possible If you have the option to take a picture outdoors do it. If you are indoors, pick big windows, bright rooms or rooms with good lighting for your shots.

Time of day The best times for a great photo are usually at early mornings (dawn) or twilight (dusk) as the light then is warm and golden. Another good time to snap a picture is after a rain shower, the colours and contrast on wet damp objects can be very striking.

Tom Hancock

To Advertise call Spotlight on 01623 706570 e mail us at [email protected] 27

To advertise or contribute call 07595 510190www.spotlightlocal.co.uk • 01623 706570 • [email protected]

Spotlight Magazine

Cramp is a common and usually harmless condition where muscles

suddenly become tight and painful. Mostly cramps occur for no apparent reason, but certain things can trigger them such as pregnancy, exercise or some medications.

During cramp the affected muscle fibres contract or shorten suddenly, causing pain. This spasm can last from a few seconds to several minutes. Afterwards the affected muscle might remain tender for a few hours.

Most cases of cramp require no medical treatment and can be relieved by simply stretching the affected muscle. Applying warmth to the area can help too.

Consult your doctor if you suffer frequent night-time cramps which affect your sleep, or if you have other symptoms such as numbness or swelling, which may mean you need blood or urine tests to rule out underlying medical conditions.

Useful tips for night crampsStretch your calf muscles before bedSleep with your feet rested against a pillow to keep them pointing upwards If you sleep on your front, allow your feet to dangle over the edge of the bed so calf muscles are not tensed.

Keep sheets and blankets loose. Wear bed socks to keep your feet toasty. Warm muscles are less likely to spasm.

By Sarah Davey

• Internal & External

• Wallpaper Hanging

• Honest & Reliable

• Professional

• Unbeatable Value

• Competitive Rates

01623 414551 or 07779 092267Free Quotes

Recession Proof!Full Time Income

Mailing PostcardsNo Hype – Just Money

Free Informationwww.homebiz.postcardcash.co.uk

Beat the Cramps


Spotlight Magazine

Businessdirectory

Connecting you with traders you can trustPut your mind at rest and visit the Age UK Business Directory today

Call free 0800 011 4643 or visit us online

• Large selection of trustworthy traders and businesses• Checked by local Age UK staff

Registered Charity Number: 1067881

Free fitting on presentation of this

advert*• Stunningrangeofinteriorsinourbeautifulnewshowroom• Localfamilyrunbusinesswithawealthofexpertiseand

experience• Inspirationalawardwinningdesignteam• Highquality,seamless,fullinstallationservicefromourownin

houseinstallers,includingelectrics,plumbing,tiling,flooring&plastering

• FromSupplyonlytoafullyfittedroom-weprojectmanageitallforaperfectresult

• Onlythebestqualityproductsareusedfromalltheleadingmanufacturers

• Thousandsofstylesandoptionstochoosefrom

To advertise or contribute call 07595 510190To Advertise call Spotlight on 01623 70657030

AccountantsSunny Accountancy..................17Aerials1st Astral Aerials.........................4ADI............................................28Beauty Beauty by Amy..........................11Alexsa.......................................18East Midlands Laser..................11ChildrenWhite Post Farm........................13Elderly SupportAction for Independence..........25ElectricalRob Davies...............................27FencingSteve Horsnall........................29Funeral DirectorsW S Ingham.............................2Furniture Sliding Door Wardrobes..........7

Garden ServicesSteve Horsnall........................10Aurora Landscapes...............28Keep FitE.M Swimming Academy..........19Kitchens & BathroomsInterior Design Bureau..........29AHM Installations..................21The Kitchen Lab...................32Leather RepairFurniture Clinic.......................26Leather Better.........................19MarketsThoresby Market..................12MotoringMansfield Van Hire...............19MenswearClement Taylor......................23PlumbingBilbeck.................................23NPK......................................21MCK.....................................27

Painting & DecoratingGary Milner..............................29Keith Gibson............................28Property ServicesAbbey Drives......................25Sanctuary Home Imp..........23S V Timber.............................9AHM Installations................25RoofingRSJ Roofing........................31Sign MakersCity Signs............................15Soft FurnishingsAtmospheric Interiors................6Steam Force............................25Solar HeatingMack Solar..........................14StairliftsLiftec...................................31Windows and DoorsCloudy2Clear........................5D & P Windows.....................4Sunview Conservatories.......9

Index of Advertisers

4 Page Website+ 5 email addresses

www.kickstart4business.com

£9.99£9.99ONLY

Puzzle Solutions Would You like ToWork From Home?Why not take a look at this

Life Changing Offer?Internet Based Business

100% Commissions30 day Money Back Guarantee!

www.getin1st.com/ssdc

To Advertise call Spotlight on 01623 706570 e mail us at [email protected]

New stairlifts from £1100Rapid installs available• Curved• Straight• Used• Rentals

01159 875 218liftecltd.co.uk

New stairlifts from £1100Rapid installs available• Curved• Straight• Used• Rentals

01159 875 218liftecltd.co.uk

FREE HOME TRIAL

NOW TAKINGCARD PAYMENTS

31

FOOD & DRINK HOME & GARDENC

ITY LIFE

& C

OU

NTY

LIVIN

G

27

CIT

Y L

IFE

& C

OU

NTY

LIV

ING

27

15 Front Street Arnold Nottingham NG5 7EA

Opening Hours: 9AM to 5PM Monday to Saturday

Call 0115 920 [email protected]

www.thekitchenlab.co.uk

We Manufacture Our Own Kitchens Offering Endless Possibilities!

FREE CAD DESIGN FREE QUOTATIONS Full Project Management

Finance Options Available

A Local Company You Can Trust!The Kitchen Lab Ltd. is a family-run business that supplies designs and fits kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms in the East Midlands. We provide a high-quality, affordable service that is designed with you in mind, and our mission is simple - we aren't happy until you are!

We offer a full range of services, and can completely project manage all jobs from start to finish, covering every aspect of your design and fitting requirements.

Visit our showroom

spotlight on mansfield south may 13

Documents

north mansfield

central mansfield

mansfield southcontentssteamed

mansfield southcontentshello

mansfield south area

issue of spotlight magazine

spotlight magazinespotlight

years mansfield arts