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Joe Clarke and Ben Duckett hope a period of warm-weather training in South Africa will give them a head start in the run-up to the 2020 county season. The Notts pair are trading the Trent Bridge indoor school for the southern sunshine for a two-week period – and Clarke feels the change of scenery has come at an ideal time in their preparations.

“We’ve been training indoors since November, and you can get a bit too used to the surfaces – they’re a bit samey,” he said. “We wanted to change it up, and see if the things we’ve been working on in the past few months bear fruit in an outdoor environment. “We’ve got training facilities sorted out, as well as some net bowlers and bowlers from other counties who are happy to train with us, so it seemed like it would benefit us.”

Duckett’s winter has been dominated by drills designed to solidify the left-hander’s technique – and feels that now is an apposite time to test his work out overseas. “My biggest focus this winter has been making some changes to my technique and putting in time so that they feel normal.
I’ve not always had this opportunity to spend a good stretch of time focusing on my game in the winter without any matches. “Me and Mooresy [Peter, Head Coach] sat down at the start of pre-season to discuss what I was looking to do.

I thought it would take three or four months to get into a groove, but everything started feeling normal about a month in. “It’s just been a case of hitting a volume of balls and having the time to figure things out for myself.” Clarke and Duckett will be hoping to link up with a fellow Outlaw during their time south of the equator, with Chris Nash continuing his coaching work with Gary Kirsten and amongst the England setup.
It is a role which Clarke expects to have suited the 36-year-old.
“I’ve spoken to him a few times while he’s been out there, and I think he’s been loving the coaching,” he said.

“There were periods last summer where he was getting the old dog stick out and throwing balls at lads, and he always speaks really well about batting and cricket. “I’m sure whoever he’s worked with has really enjoyed it, and hopefully with the experience he’s gained from the England camp he can give me and Ducky some good feedback.” “It’s been a case of hitting a volume of balls and having the time to figure things out for myself.”

Ben Duckett
Both relative newcomers to Trent Bridge last winter, Clarke and Duckett have had the privilege of welcoming two fresh batsmen into the Nottinghamshire dressing room this pre-season, in the shape of Haseeb Hameed and Peter Trego. Duckett expects that, while they may take contrasting approaches to the game, both will show their quality while representing the Green and Golds. “We know exactly what Hass is going to bring to us, and it’s something we lacked last season,” he said. “His game is based around a more old-fashioned approach to four-day cricket, and having someone like that at the top of the order can make it easier.

“It’s not just easier for whoever’s opening with him; to know you’ve got someone at the top who’s really going to graft away and take the shine off the ball makes it easier for the guys lower down the order too. “And Pete [Trego]’s experience from all the years he’s played could be really important for us – he’s been involved in some of the most successful four-day sides of recent years. “He’s fitted in really well, and I think he’ll excite a lot of the fans.”

Nottinghamshire Membership for the 2020 season is on sale, with those who join for next season bestowed access to all scheduled Notts home matches, international tickets in Members’ areas and a range of exclusive benefits.

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Carlton Town 0-1 Kidsgrove Athletic
As the new year entered it’s first day it was a second meeting and a chance for the opposition to avenge their early season defeat. Again as before this would turn out to be a close encounter with very little to choose between either side. Kidsgrove were well organised and disciplined and proved very difficult to break down and with the game only seconds away from a no result would break through the Millers stern resolve and score to take all three points leaving the home faithful disappointed.

Sutton Coldfield Town 1-1 Carlton Town
With only a couple of days from the previous fixture the team travelled to the north side of Birmingham and to opposition that they had also beaten earliar in the season. Again the home side would hold their fort afloat for the first forty-five minutes as Carlton failed to capitalise on their good early work. With the game evenly balanced the home side from their first furore of the new half would open the scoring leaving the Millers stunned and shocked from such an early execution.

This only encouraged Carlton forward and they increased their pressure and intensity on the game to take control of affairs putting the opposition on the back foot for most parts. It would take only another fifteen minutes from going behind for the ever industrious Clarke to score at the far post with a bullet header to even things up. The Millers would finish the game the stronger and more inventive with their play but unfortunately would not put any more digits on the scoreline.

Carlton Town 6-4 Wisbech Town
With a visit next from the lowly placed Wisbech and a club with personal connections from the past in the form of my great uncle Sam Jennings their first professional player/coach came a chance to get back to winning ways. This one was an absolute goal fest and started poorly for Carlton as they would find themselves two goals down after only eighteen minutes gone.
But as we have seen over the season so far the team would stick to their plucky resolve and fight back scoring twice within a minute from a Maddison penalty and an Opoku strike right on the stroke of half-time. The team started the second half brightly and it would take only four minutes more for Blake to add to the tally before further goals later on from Maddison and Blake sandwiched by a reply from the Fenman would take the game beyond the visitors. A final flurry at the end of the game would see the ever patient Darryl Thomas come off the bench and put his name on the scoresheet to complete a good afternoon’s work.

Sheffield 0-3 Carlton Town
An away day next to the oldest football club in existence and a performance that ranked up their as one of the best so far. Carlton pressed the opposition right from the first whistle giving the home side no time whatsoever to settle or enact their game plan. TheMillers played with a great determination producing some nice free-flowing football putting the home side on the defensive for a lot of the first half and would be rewarded twice before the break with a brace from the on fire Blake.

The home side came out for the second half the better but were always up against it and were unable to pull anything back into the game before Maddison put this one to bed from the spot with ten minutes to go.

Carlton Town 2-1 Bingham Town (aet)
Up next was a Senior Cup clash and a potential spanner in the works as the opposition on the night were like an infectious itch that just wouldn’t go away.

This would turn into a real hustle bustle affair with the opposition ruggedly fighting their corner throughout and would prove to be a tough night for all involved. Both teams went in at half-time evenly matched and it would be the visitors that would take the advantage midway through the second half before Blake would hit the net with equaliser soon after to take the game to extra-time. Seven minutes into added time Akaunu would give the Millers the edge and the result in a game where the opposition supporters would choose to throw unfounded and ridiculous racist comments at the Carlton players.

We have no place in the game nor the world for people of this nature and i would hope that the personnel within the football club at Bingham Town deal with the offender harshly as we are all equal whatever race creed or colour. It’s an absolute disgrace that we still have people in our society that seem to think they can go about discriminating against people because they don’t like what they see or because as individuals they aren’t capable of reaching the levels of the people they target.

Article by Phil Jennings

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Forthcoming Fixtures:
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15th Feb Newcastle town(a)
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29th Feb Spalding(a)
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Vampire Rocks- Ghost Train rolled into Mansfield to entertain a sold out crowd at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre. Vampire Rocks- Ghost Train is the brainchild of Steve Steinman, who made his name as a Meat Loaf impersonator many decades ago, (Some of you might be old enough to remember seeing him appear on Stars in Their Eyes). Vampires Rock is one of his productions that started way back in 2003, since then it has gone through various reincarnations over the years, with each year improving on the previous year. This years tour was no exception.

Within that time, there have been various cast members and on odd occasions he has secured the services of very well known musicians (Torah Wilcox, Eddie Ojeda, Sam Bailey). Although these “celebrities” got tongues wagging and raised the publicity of the show, and are undoubtedly very talented, Steve and his cast are more than able to entertain the crowd to the same standard as those musical “celebrities”.

The storyline is as old as time itself, Vampire wants new bride to feed on.
Vampire marries girl. Vampire bites girl. Girl becomes a Vampire. So no prizes for an original story line, however Steve and his cast of dancers and musicians inject a tongue in cheek approach to the classic story which is underpinned by some of the greatest rock anthems ever recorded.
The script is written in a light hearted way to create an evening of laughter, at times even having friendly banter with the audience. The script had been altered recently to include gags about Prince Andrew, The masked Singer and Phillip Schofield. You can’t be more current than that.

The plot has a dark and mysterious twist with a masked character called Van Halensing, who is on a mission to kill Baron Von Rockula. Even though most of the fans of this show like Steve’s vocals, the audience have lots of opportunity to listen to the other vocalists such as Claire Micallef who plays the naïve Roxy Honeybox and is more than capable at belting out classic rock anthems to an impressive standard, songs such as “Poison” and “I Need A Hero” and “Total Eclipse of The Heart”all hit their mark.

Alongside Claire, the Queen Vampire played by Emily Clark was also given her fair share of vocal duties which she nailed with absolute laser precision. Baron Von Rockulas servant Bosley (played by John Evans) also has moments throughout the show to perform. He never fails to deliver enough energy to get the audience stood up swaying and rocking along to Van Halens “Jump” and Europe’s “Final Countdown”.

The dialogue at times is self depreciating and appears to be not taken too seriously, the music is a stark contrast, Steve and his musicians try to replicate classic rock tracks with the utmost professionalism, anthems such as “Back in black”, “Devil Gate Drive”, “Sweet Child O’ Mine”, “Tainted Love”, “Pour Some Sugar on me” and “The Monster is Loose” all make for a wonderful musical backdrop as the storyline progresses through Baron Von Rockulas journey through dating, marrying, dying, and reawakening from the dead to seek revenge on Van Halensing.

Whilst the musicians Pete Jean (drummer), Zoe Parr (Bassist), Henry Bird (Guitarist) and Jamie Hiscox (Guitarist) all managed to deliver the musical assault on the ears, the dancers Victoria Hawley and Trixabelle Bold provided the visual stimulation to bring an incredibly sexy edge to the music. The dancers attire mainly consisted of leather, leather and more leather, as well as the occasional corset.

The show finished with Meat Loafs “Bat Out of Hell”. The crowd lapped up every moment of this legendary rock anthem. Arms swaying from side to side whilst the sold out crowd sang along. The audience wanted more, and sure enough The cast of Vampires Rock- Ghost Train were more than happy to give the fans what they wanted by performing “Crazy Crazy Nights” by Kiss.

This is a great uplifting witty show with incredible rock anthems. will this stage show ever win an Olivier award? Possibly not. However it’s intention is to entertain and it always manages to do that after nearly two decades of touring. Great music, great entertainment, and great value for money, what else could you ask for?

Tickets are already on sale for Steve Steinmans other productions “Anything For Love” and “Love Hurts”.
Review by Luke Seagrave.
Photographs by Luke Seagrave.

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  1. Wrap up on walks
    It may be cosy indoors, but your dog needs regular walks regardless of the weather. When out on walks it’s important to make sure your four-legged friends are wrapped up warm. Put a dog coat on them when you go out, especially if you have a fine-coated dog, such as a Greyhound or Staffie.
  2. Check for snow between their toes
    Check your dog’s paws and dry them thoroughly after they’ve been outside. This is especially important with long-haired dogs as they are prone to snow compacting between their toes and turning into ice balls which can prove very painful. If they are agreeable, you could trim the long hair between your dog’s toes to help prevent this.
  3. Check for salt and grit between their toes
    Clean their paws at the end of your walk as salt and grit from roads and pavements can also get lodged between their toes.
  4. Keep them warm and dry
    Dry off wet and muddy dogs after walks and make sure they have a cosy bed to return to which is away from any cold draughts.
  5. Keep them active indoors
    Some dogs can be very reluctant to venture out into the cold. If this is the case, do not force them out but make sure you provide them with lots of toys for them to play and keep them occupied while indoors.
  6. Adjust their food if necessary
    If you do find that your dog is less active in the winter months, make sure you adjust the amount of food you give them accordingly to avoid weight gain.
  7. Make sure they have good recall
    Cold weather often brings reduced visibility in foggy or snowy weather conditions. If you’re letting them off the lead, make sure your dog has good recall to avoid them getting lost and, as always, make sure their microchip details are up to date with your correct contact information.
  8. Make them visible
    As the nights draw in earlier and the sun rises later, attach a small light to your dog’s collar so they can be seen when out on walks in reduced visibility.
  9. Never leave your dog in the car unattended
    Just as cars can become fatally hot in summer months, temperatures can drop very quickly in cold weather. Always take your dog with you rather than leaving them in the car for any length of time.
  10. Stay away from frozen lakes and rivers
    Keep your dog away from stretches of frozen water as it’s impossible to tell how secure the surface is. Keep them on a lead if you think they’ll be tempted to jump in.
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There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the Darkness to opening the main stage in their own right in 2014. The past fifteen years has seen the Red Hot Chilli Pipers become the most famous bagpipe band on the planet…ever! Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show that carries its own health warning.
The band’s achievements have reached incredible heights with their groundbreaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop Anthems which they proudly call “Bagrock”. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a genuinely unique experience.

The Chillis have never been more in demand for their infectious style of feel good music which appeals right across the age range to people all over the world. They have collected together an impressive group of musicians, dancers and singers from Scotland and further afield, many holding World Championship titles and all seriously good players with impressive credentials and qualifications.

In 2014, The Chilli Pipers released a new live DVD and CD entitled Live at the Lake. In an explosive evening of entertainment captured on this live DVD and CD, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers recorded their most adventurous project to date, bringing 16 musicians and dancers across the Atlantic to perform at Milwaukee Irish Fest, the US spiritual home of the band. They captured the unique and explosive power of the Chilli Pipers in one unforgettable evening by the shores of Lake Michigan. Tracks include Insomnia, Gimme All Your Lovin’, Thunderstruck, Everybody Dance Now, Amazing Grace, Fix You, Chasing Cars, Wake Me Up, Don’t Stop Believin and We Will Rock You.

In February 2019, the Pipers and Tom Walker released a new version of his massive hit “Leave a Light On”. The release is in aid of Nordoff Robins, the music therapy charity and it went straight into the iTunes top five. The collaboration came about after Tom performed with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Murrayfield Rugby Stadium before the Scotland v Italy Six Nations match.

In June 2019, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers released a new studio album, entitled “Fresh Air”. An exciting fusion of brand-new songs and carefully selected covers. In a new departure for the Red Hot Chilli Pipers many of the songs include lead vocals. Some of the highlights are “Leave the Light On” featuring Tom Walker on vocals. Leonard Cohen´s “Hallalujah” and “Shut Up and Dance” from the American band Walk the Moon, both songs feature the incredibly talented singer Chris Judge on vocals.

Some facts and figures about the Red Hot Chilli Pipers: Gold disc for over 100,000 UK sales of their first album – Backrock to the Masses‘. To date, The Red Hot Chilli Piper have performed live to over 1 million people. Triple platinum status for the album and DVD -Blast Live. Awarded twice forBest Live Act in Scotland. Over 4.5 million views on YouTube of their viral cover of the Avici trackWake me up. Sell out gigs and tours in USA, China, Australia, Germany, Switzerland and Australia. Winner of the BBC TV prime time talent show, When Will I be Famous` hosted by Graham Norton. A Big Hearted Scotland nomination for their charity work. Performances at BBC Proms in Hyde Park, T in the Park, Wacken Open Air Festival.

Performances at major sporting events including NBC Olympics Studio and the Rugby World Cup. Over 350,000 Facebook followers.
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS – April & May 2020 – UK Tour Dates include:
Friday 24th April
HARROGATE – Royal Hall
Saturday 25th April
MIDDLESBROUGH – Town Hall
Sunday 26th April
BLACKPOOL – Grand Theatre
Friday 1 May
LONDON – Cadogan Hall
Saturday 2nd May
MANCHESTER – Royal Northern College of Music
Friday 8th May
SALISBURY – City Hall
Friday 9th May
NOTTINGHAM – Albert Hall Great Hall
Thursday 14th May
SCUNTHORPE – Bath Halls
Friday 15th May
TELFORD – Oakengates Theatre
Saturday 16th May
ST ALBANS – Alban Arena
Sunday 17th May
SOUTHEND ON SEA – Palace Theatre
Thursday 21st May
ALDERSHOT – Princes Hall
Friday 22nd May
CHELTENHAM – Town Hall
Saturday 23rd May
HASTINGS – St Mary In The Castle
Friday 29th May
BARROW – Forum
Tickets are available from: http://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Red-Hot-Chilli-Pipers.htm
For more information on the RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS, click on their website / social media links below:
Website – https://rhcp.scot
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/redhotchillipipersofficial
Twitter – https://twitter.com/chillipipers
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/redhotchillipipers/
You Tube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/redhotchillipiper
Short Live Video Highlights – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hicHws7kMCI
Extended Live Video Highlights – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BWEd_kB6WE
‘Leave A Light On’ with Tom Walker – https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload =9&v=Mfd1izwEd9E
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS INCLUDING IMAGES, INTERVIEW REQUESTS AND COMPETITION TICKETS – PLEASE CONTACT:
Maria Philippou @ M P Promotions
Tel: 0161 494 7934 / Mobile: 0780 119 1784 / Email: maria@mppromotions.co.uk / Website – www.mppromotions.co.uk

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Nottinghamshire County Council is investing £630,000 to expand St. Luke’s Church of England Primary School, in Shireoaks, near Worksop.
The expansion will provide an additional 35 places for pupils at the school.
The extra places are to cater for an expected increase in the number of primary school age children due to nearby housing developments.
When the expansion is complete, the school will be able to provide places for 140 pupils.

Housing developers are providing just over £595,000 of the cost of the school expansion, as well as land which has been allocated to St. Luke’s as outdoor space for the children.

The County Council gave approval to proceed to the construction phase on 13 January 2020, acquiring the land needed to begin building a permanent module to complement the existing school buildings already on site. Councillor Philip Owen, Children and Young people’s Committee Chairman said: “Our community is growing, and it is important that we have enough school places to cater for all the children in Nottinghamshire. “I’m pleased to confirm that the planned expansion of St. Luke’s will go ahead, which will help to ensure we can provide places for parents in this area.

This is a good school, with an excellent team of teachers, and I’m confident it will provide a great education for local children. “We want all children in Nottingham shire to attend good schools where they can achieve their potential, and this expansion will support that.”

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700 trees were planted at Hetley Pearson Recreation Ground. Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Michael Brown joined children from Trent Vale Infants School to plant a mixture of native trees, including cherry, hazel holly and hawthorn, with another group of children from Beeston Rylands School attending in the afternoon to help complete the task.
The event was in partnership with Beeston and District Civic Society, who donated £1,000 towards providing 10 large oak trees and protective fencing around the area and Nottinghamshire County Council’s Greenwood Team, who provided plant material and organised the school involvement.
Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee, Councillor Helen Skinner said: “This is a fantastic partnership between Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Beeston and District Civic Society and local young people.”

“It was great to see the enthusiasm of the children planting the trees and I am sure they all went away with a greater appreciation of the importance of looking after our natural world. The tree planting was originally planned for November last year, to coincide with national tree week, but the extremely heavy rain we experienced all through autumn made the ground too wet to work on.”

“Hopefully if we all work together to reduce emissions and plant trees to remove excess carbon from the atmosphere future generations will not have to deal with the extreme consequences of climate change.”
Amongst the trees were two saplings from the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest that were donated by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds).

These were collected as acorns and grown on by children in Edwinstowe village. An additional sapling was taken to Gutersloh, Germany last summer and gifted to the local community as part Broxtowe’s twinning links with the town.

In terms of numbers of trees, this is the largest planting event in Broxtowe this year and as the trees grow, they will help capture and store carbon along with providing habitat for many species of birds, insects and small mammals.

The Council’s Green Futures campaign is a programme of projects which will be delivered to help the Borough become carbon neutral by 2027. For more information, visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/greenfutures

Nottingham News

Plans for a new school in the Hucknall or Ollerton area to benefit those with special educational needs and/or disabilities has moved to the next stage. A new £150,000 feasibility study to identify a site in the to build a new 75 place special school, which will include specialist provision for those with disabilities, got the go ahead at a recent Nottinghamshire County Council Policy Committee. Since 2010*, young people with special educational needs has doubled across the county – almost twice as much as the national 55 per cent increase.

These increases are mainly attributable to a significant change to the national criteria for special educational needs assessments including an increase to the upper age limit from 18 to include 18 to 25-year olds.
If the current trend continues, by January 2023 there is estimated be more than 4,000 young people with educational needs in Nottingham shire.
Growing demand has also led to an increase in commission-ing places in the independent sector. Currently, there are over 450 children and young people with special educational needs being educated in this way across the county.

As the cost of these placements has increased by 50 per cent since 2015, plans for a new, local specialist school in one of the proposed areas aims to bring potential savings.

Additional benefits include saving time for some of the young people and parents who are currently travelling to independent placements based across the county. Nottinghamshire County Council Leader, Councillor Kay Cutts said “Since 2015, the County Council has increased investment on special needs school ,including £2.9m at Ash Lea Special School in Cotgrave and is currently investing £16.4m to help rebuild and expand the Newark Orchard Special School which will initially create 40 new specialist placements.

“ The new school planned in either Hucknall or Ollerton aims to help further address the growing demand to provide more specialist school places in the county. Data has identified that these two areas have the greatest need for this investment.

“Being able to fully meet the educational needs of all young people is clearly a priority for the County Council, so it is vital to move these plans on to the next stage and avoid any unnecessary delays to the creation of a new specialist school.”

Nottingham News

Children in Bramcote were the first to try out a new play area at King George V Park in Bramcote, Thanks to £120,000 of funding from Broxtowe Borough Council and FCC Communities Foundation. Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor Michael Brown joined children from The Village Nursery to test out the new play equipment and fitness areas, which features a fenced area for the under 9’s and items in the open grass for older children.

The area was designed by the Council’s Parks Team, using the results from an extensive local consultation undertaken late in 2018. The play equipment was sourced from a number of manufacturers and is predominantly made from sustainably grown European hardwood, which complements the rural feel of the park. The installation was carried out by Nottinghamshire based SPG construction and features an impact absorbing rubber surface.

As well as play equipment for the youngsters a fitness station has been provided, with activities to help keep the local community fit and active. Paths, steps and access points have also been improved to provide for visitors who simply want to explore the park and enjoy the natural environment.

The improvements are the latest as part of the Council’s Pride in Parks programme to invest £500,000 in improving parks and open spaces across the Borough. The Council committed £70,000 towards this project, with FCC Communities Foundation, a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects from funds donated by FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund committing £50,000.

Cheryl Raynor, FCC Communities Foundations local grant manager says: “We are delighted to have supported the Borough Council to bring this project to fruition, this is a fantastic facility for local children and a great example of what can be achieved. FCC Communities Foundation is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that make a difference to local communities.”

Councillor Helen Skinner, Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee added: “The improvements have been made in keeping with the Council’s Green Futures programme as part of our commitment to protecting the environment for the future. All the wood, concrete and steel from the old play area was taken away for recycling, the redundant bark surface was re-used to surface paths in the woodland on the park and all the earth from digging the new area was kept on site and landscaped.

The majority of the play equipment is made from Robinia, a very durable hardwood grown sustainably in Europe, with the fencing, gates and seats made locally from recyclable steel. Even the rubber surface is 70% recycled, – with the area using around 30 tonnes of old car tyres! Finally, 3000 bulbs and 6 trees were planted as part of the landscaping, with further to add this autumn.”

For more information, contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 015 917 3507 or email grounds@broxtowe.gov.uk
For more information about FCC Communities Foundation funding contact Cheryl Raynor at cheryl.raynor@fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk or visit http://www.fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk

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Let’s face it: there is a huge amount of information online about how to shed the pounds and get in shape. Wading into this endless stream of advice can be both confusing and overwhelming. And, when you take into account the new fads that seemingly pop up every day, the situation only becomes more dire. After all, who can keep up with all the raw food plans, prepackaged menus, and liquid cleanses that are constantly promoted in our social feeds?

The main problem with these very restrictive diets is that they only lead to short-term weight loss at best. That’s because most people cannot maintain them consistently and end up giving up after a couple of weeks. Losing 10 pounds a week on a fad diet may seem tempting, but it often results in unhealthy and unsustainable weight loss.

The real secret to healthy and successful weight loss is to adopt a lifestyle that you can maintain for the long run. This involves changing your diet, following a regular workout schedule, and taking the right supplements for your body’s needs. With that in mind, here are 5 other tips to help you achieve your weight and fitness goals:

Eat Better at Breakfast
While all meals are important, breakfast is the most crucial one of all. That’s because it helps you start your days on the right track. A hearty, healthy breakfast will fill you up and give you optimal satisfaction for longer periods of time. Your goal should be to eat between 400 to 500 calories at breakfast. Build a meal that includes lean proteins (nuts or eggs), fibers (fruits or vegetables), and whole grains.

Say Goodbye to Added Sugar
The main reason for most lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease is added sugars – especially from sugary beverages and soft drinks. Processed foods in general contain a lot of added sugars and do not provide any of the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. Instead, jump on Nutribullet bandwagon and replace sugary drinks with healthier, green smoothie options. For most people, the fastest way to lose excess weight is simply by cutting out foods that are high in added sugars from their diet.
Keep in mind that many “organic” or “healthy” foods can also have very high sugar content, so reading labels should be a regular part of your shopping process.

Start Lifting Weights
While changing your diet can help you lose a lot of weight fast, nothing beats keeping your body fit with regular exercise. Your best option is to visit the gym at least three or four times a week, doing some warm up, and lifting some weights. This form of exercise is ideal because it helps you burn off a lot of calories. It also keeps your metabolism from slowing down – a typical side effect of weight loss. You can also speed this process up with a fat burning supplement such as the range available at www.myelite health.co.uk. If lifting weights isn’t your cup of tea, then look for workout plans such as the massively popular Joe Wicks workout to get you moving in the comfort of your own home.

Cook More
Did you know that research shows that cooking more meals at home can promote healthy eating and weight loss? Eating out is fun, but it should not be your daily go-to. Instead, save the restaurants for special occasions and start eating more home-cooked meals. This is a great way of sticking to your healthy diet plan and keeping your weight in check.