Nene Living March 2016

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urrah – March is here! This is one of my favourite months of the year – what’s not to love about gardens that are full of spring blooms, hedgerows bursting into life and pastures noisy with the sound of newborn lambs? Hope and positivity abounds!

This year, March also gives us two great opportunities to get together with family and friends.

Mother’s Day and Easter are perfect excuses (as if any were needed!) to make time for those you love… we hope our ideas for Afternoon Tea will inspire you to do something special this Spring.

Elsewhere, we report on the ground-breaking Bronze Age finds at Must Farm, Oundle’s annual Kid Lit Festival and a unique lending library which offers the opportunity to enjoy artworks in your own home, school or business.

All this plus tips on Spring fashion accessories and why March is the perfect time for a detox… with so much to think about, the month is sure to fly by!

Must-have and mustn’t-miss ideas for March

7, 9 & 10 Agenda

News and notes from around the region

13 Change of address End of an era at Oundle Post Office

14 Accessorise all areas Fashion additions for the new season

17 Art for loan

An unusual lending library comes to the city

20 A Must-see

History is uncovered at a local quarry

23 Time for tea!

Sweet tea-time treats to enjoy this Mother’s Day, Easter... and beyond

27 Catching the bookworms… early Spotlight on Oundle’s Kid Lit Festival

31 GreenThumb knowhow for your grass Lawn care advice from the experts

33, 35 Food & drink

Where to go, what to eat… and how to help others A big thank you to everyone who helped with our Spring cover shoot: Sacrewell Farm and its café, Origin8 (www.sacrewell.org.uk) for the location and food; Waitrose (www.waitrose.com) for the Easter eggs; and The Rounded House (www. theroundedhouse.com) for the jug (£9.95), china bunny (£15) and Easter nest (£12.95).

Photographer: Tim Sandall. www.timsandall.com

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39 Ready, steady… detox March is the ideal month to cleanse mind and body – nutritionist Sarah Lockyer explains how

41 Health & beauty

The latest tips on looking good and feeling great

43 Restoration on track

The Wansford station building being restored to its former glory

45 What’s on Dates for your diary...

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PERSONALLY SPEAKING

Editor’s Selection Must-have and mustn’t-miss ideas for March…

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ASTER’S a great opportunity for a big family gettogether… and an excellent excuse to spoil everyone! For my youngest guest over the holiday weekend, I chose this Bunny Money Box (Belle & Boo, £15 from The Rounded House, Oundle) and Natural Sheep (£7, John Lewis Queensgate).

Easter eggs will go down well with the grown-up children – the Charbonnel Et Walker Milk Chocolate Easter Egg with Marc de Champagne Truffles is £12 and the Butlers Flame Wrapped Milk Chocolate Easter Egg with Milk Chocolate Truffles is £10, both from John Lewis. Little girls will love the felt Ladybird Basket (£6, John Lewis) and the Belle & Boo Cookie Cutter – complete with recipe for ‘Grandbunny’s Special Spiced Biscuits’ – which is £3.50 at The Rounded House.

And for seasonal home decoration I’ve chosen this Standing Hen (John Lewis, £15), Gisela Graham Egg & Feather Nest wreath (£12.95), and two lovely cushions (flowers by Susie Watson, £38 and bunnies on a Peony & Sage fabric £40) – these last three also all from The Rounded House. Couldn’t resist the Herbert Hare canvas by Louise Brown (£28.50, Romejo’s) either! Easter (and thereafter everyday) breakfasts will get off to a cracking start with these cute little egg cups (£3.95 each, The Rounded House) whilst afternoon tea will be poured from the latest addition to my teapot collection – £12 from The Old Barn at Wadenhoe.

Fun for all the family…

Cue child-like shrieks of delight when the Nene Living team went to Sacrewell Farm for our front cover photoshoot… there’s something about cute animals that brings out the softie in us all!

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ow you can get your own fix of the furry and fluffy: the award-winning local attraction celebrates the arrival of Spring from 5 March to 24 April, with a daily Lamb Feeding Show where visitors learn about the farm’s orphaned lambs while rangers feed and check them. There’ll be a chance to handle some of the rabbits, Guinea pigs and chicks in the Animal Village. And I’m told a litter of piglets is expected during the Spring too. Sacrewell will round up its Spring celebrations with a Fair on 21-22 May which will feature sheep shearing demonstrations, Maypole and Morris dancing, plus more attractions to be announced.

• The 50-acre Sacrewell Farm is just off the A1/A47 at Wansford, Peterborough and is open from 9.30am to 5pm every day. www.sacrewell.org.uk.

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e’re so fortunate to have the Nene Park on our doorstep, and this Easter it’ll be a great choice for some family fun when, on Friday 25 and Monday 28 March, it hosts the Ferry Meadows Geocache Egg Hunt. Tradition meets technology when participants use GPS technology to look for eggs hidden around the park. Suitable for ages five-plus and for all abilities, including those with wheelchairs or pushchairs, entry costs £5 with hunts from 10.30am-12noon and 1.30pm-3pm.

• Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU. 01733 234193. www.neneparktrust.org.uk.

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FROM NEWS AND REVIEWS PETERBOROUGH, OUNDLE AND THE VILLAGES

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odern Foreign Languages lessons at Oundle’s Laxton Junior School start early, with Infants (Reception class to Year 2) embarking on a virtual round-the-world adventure, learning about children who live in foreign countries, a little of the language spoken and exploring cultural differences and similarities. The curriculum follows a three-year cycle, ensuring there is plenty of opportunity to investigate a number of different countries including China, Mexico, Germany, Brazil and France.

Once the children enter the Juniors, their learning becomes more focused as Spanish is introduced for Years 3 and 4, followed by French in Years 5 and 6. Basic language in both subjects is learned and the children begin to understand the lighter points of grammar. Towards the end of Year 6 the children are taken on a five-day residential trip to Northern France, which allows them to practise what they have learned.

• Laxton Junior School has full Open Mornings in May and October. For details contact Registrar Lesley Taylor. 01832 277159. www.laxtonjunior.org.uk.

he eco skills Greeniversity is looking for volunteers to run DIY classes and help communities share practical know-how that could otherwise be lost forever.

In 2013 Greeniversity compiled the Endangered Skills Register, highlighting skills that were on the verge of being forgotten.

Repairing household items came top of the list. “Greeniversity is keen to ensure these core skills are being passed on,” explains Development Lead Jennie Orrell.

“Greeniversity gives people the opportunity to teach and learn practical eco skills through free sessions, helping to create sustainable communities for the future.

Anything goes as long as it’s green or helps build community spirit!”

• If you’re interested in teaching a Greeniversity class, call Jennie Orrell on 01733 866437 or email jennifer.orrell@ pect.org.uk. www.greeniversity.org.uk.

School’s out… time for fun!

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ith one half-term down and Easter fast approaching, it’s time to think about how to keep the kids busy during their school holidays this year. Churchill Summer Camps – a familiar name in the area for over 25 years – run during every school holiday in Peterborough and have now extended the number of weeks they are open in Stamford over the summer too.

Churchill offer a range of over 30 fun activities including quad biking, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, bouncy castle, orienteering and cooking. Many children join for the first time at the age of four and return year after year until they outgrow the camps at 14!

The day camps are a great opportunity for children to make friends and try out new activities in a safe environment, surrounded by supportive and experienced staff. Churchill are Ofsted registered and regularly inspected, and all staff are DBS checked. Payment can be made by childcare vouchers.

• Call 01780 753461 or email info@churchillsummercamps.co.uk for further details.

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NEWS, REVIEWS, EVENTS

Rising interest rates: is now the time to review your mortgage?

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he award-winning Peterborough Male Voice Choir has launched Men United In Song, a recruitment initiative which aims to attract new members and raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Under the direction of William Prideaux, the project will recruit 40 local men with a range of previous singing experience (or none!) who over 12 weeks will rehearse to perform in a gala charity concert at the Broadway Theatre in June.

Absolutely no previous experience is required to join, just a willingness to get stuck in and give it a go. Mark Currier, Chairman of PMVC, says: “We’re not looking for a Gary Barlow or an Alfie Boe – just guys who want to come along and enjoy singing together. Until you’ve tried it you can’t understand the buzz singing can bring. We’re not looking for 100 per cent in musicality, but 100 per cent in enthusiasm.”

• Introduction sessions will be at the Broadway Theatre, Peterborough, on Friday 1 April (7-9pm) and Saturday 2 April (10am-1pm). Rehearsals will be at the Broadway Theatre on Thursday evenings from 7.45-9.45pm, starting on Thursday 7 April. For info contact Jo on 01733 425194 or email info@peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk.

Peterborough Lions boost for new Health Hub new Health Hub in Peterborough is able to offer vital specialist support to people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, thanks to a generous donation from the Peterborough Lions Club. Based at the national office of the charity Shine in Park Road, the new centre will provide a free, one-stop health check and advisory service for people with these complex conditions. Monthly clinics will enable members to have consultations with Shine’s specialists in mental Peterborough Lions health, continence management and occupational therapy – and the Lions’ donation of £4,500 for a new bladder scanner will enable President Bill Peacock them to spot urinary problems, which can be a particular challenge and Shine CEO Kate Steele show off the new for those with spina bifida. bladder scanner.

• Membership of Shine is free for anyone with spina bifida or hydrocephalus, family members and carers. Shine is at 42 Park Road, Peterborough PE1 2UQ. 01733 555988. www.shinecharity.org.uk.

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espite regular warnings in 2015 of an imminent rise in interest rates, the moment never came – something which was a relief to many millions of homeowners but less welcome for savers across the country.

However, experts seem even more certain that a rate rise really is on the cards in 2016, and this is backed up by Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, who has warned that the Bank of England base rate will rise, albeit slowly, this year.

So with a rate rise on the horizon, now could be the time to look again at your mortgage, to ensure you are on the best deal to suit your needs. There are a wide range of mortgages out there, including discounted and capped rates, variable and fixed rates. What is most appropriate for you will depend on your circumstances – both now and in the future.

Given that a mortgage is one of the most important financial commitments an individual is likely to undertake, seeking the right help or advice is important. At Handelsbanken you can be assured of the very best advice and support from an advisor local to you.

Richard Harrison of Handelsbanken Peterborough says: “We are a local bank providing a traditional banking service.

Our emphasis is always on building strong relationships with our customers and providing them with a service that meets their needs. Importantly, as a bank we have no sales targets, neither are we incentivised by bonuses or commissions. Our focus is therefore on making the right decisions for our customers, taken at a local level by managers who know you best.”

If you are looking for any help or advice, you can talk to Handelsbanken Peterborough, either in person or over the telephone. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

• Richard Harrison, Handelsbanken First floor, Futura House, 4 Axon, Commerce Road. Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6LR. 01733 238183.

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ANIMAL ADVOCATES Cute, yes! But make the right choice…

Care with a personal touch C

aring for those who can’t manage everything for themselves can be a complicated business… there’s rarely a ‘one size fits all’ solution that suits. It’s this fact that underpins the success of MidCo Care, a business which offers bespoke home support for all ages and needs, from live-in care to travel companions, help with household tasks to caring for those with a terminal illness.

All staff undergo annual police checks with additional checks made against the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) and Protection of Children Act (POCA) lists and MidCo Care offers a free, no-obligation consultation so that clients can see how the business could help them, or their loved ones, continue to live in their own homes as independently as possible.

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ots of people are still confused about last year’s pension changes… if you’re one of them, you may be interested in attending a seminar run by Hegarty LLP in conjunction with Landmark IFA this month. Speakers will cover the practical implications of the greater pension freedoms introduced, and why drawing income from your pension should not always be your first choice. The event – at the William Cecil Hotel in Stamford on Thursday 17 March – will also cover the importance and benefits of planning ahead.

• For details contact Angela Babb, Hegarty Solicitors on 01733 295618, or email angela.babb@hegarty.co.uk. www.hegarty.co.uk.

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s Easter is fast approaching, images of baby animals are everywhere. And that means the ‘power of pester’ steps up a gear… with numerous children pleading for a pet Easter bunny. But are rabbits really suitable for your family?

Before you fall for the cute factor, consider what your children want to enjoy with their new companion. If they want something to handle lots, make toys for or teach tricks, then a pair of pet rats would be far more suitable – they actually enjoy the companionship of a family environment.

Sadly, many rabbits grow into a pet that may react badly to being picked up or cuddled. They often out-live the attention span of most children and, consequently, find themselves in rescue within a couple of years. Consider, too, that rabbits can live for 12 years and will require neutering, vaccinations and a rabbit companion throughout that period. They will also need an enclosure much bigger than the traditional pet shop hutch.

With this in mind, our advice is always to do your research first and visit your local rescue centre – it should provide you with a wealth of current knowledge and support, and will rehome you a species that really suits your family.

Fresh looks for your home D

ena Hollowell has turned her hobby into a business and now creates beautiful cushions and lampshades from her garden studio in Peterborough.

“My business began as a hobby,” she explains. “I went on a course to learn how to make lampshades and was immediately hooked – you can create such beautiful pieces that can totally transform your home.

“I began refreshing my home, then friends and neighbours saw what I was creating and began asking me to make lampshades and cushions for them too. The business grew from there. I now supply a few shops and do bespoke work for my clients.”

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ood luck to Shaws of Maxey, which has been shortlisted for two 2016 National Coach Tourism Awards, due to be announced mid-March. The company is shortlisted for ‘Holiday Programme of the Year’ and ‘Day Excursion Programme of the Year’– it’s been voted through to the final of the day tour programme every year since 2010 and won it in 2014.

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Change of address…

As Oundle Post Office prepares to move from its New Street location, Nick Rennie meets popular Postmaster Mick Patel and his brother Kam, who have run the business for the last 29 years

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T truly will be the end of an era when Oundle Post Office is relocated this year. After serving as a community hub for generations of townsfolk, the Grade II Listed building – a feature of New Street since 1903 – is now deemed too big for the town’s diminishing postal services and will be closed. It’s a sad time for the Patel family, who have run the post office for 29 years – back to a time when it also housed a sorting office and was a vibrant hub of activity.

Mick Patel, who has been Postmaster since 1987, recalls: “When we started I had 18 postmen to manage on the site and at the time all the small villages had their own Post Office. There were 27 Post Offices in the Oundle area but now there are just three. This is why the High Streets are dying. People used to come in for their money and then go off with their shopping lists to the butcher’s, the baker’s and the grocer’s.”

To their customers, Mick, his brother Kam, and father Rashik, have become much more than Post Office staff over the years. They are often asked for information about other shops and businesses and they act as a sounding board for people’s problems. “A lot of customers say they are sad we are closing,” says Mick, who is married with three sons. “We are on first name terms with our customers and they are our friends.”

The Patels have been particularly helpful to the parents of pupils at Oundle School. Mick says: “We get calls from places like Australia and Canada from people asking us to pass on messages to their son or daughter.

They are always very grateful and some have sent presents to thank us.”

Mick, who was a medical rep in London before becoming Postmaster, will look for work in another field when the Post Office closes. A new venue is being sought in the town centre to host a smaller service, either in a vacant unit or an existing shop with space to house it. Kam, who is married with two sons, wants to stay on and work as the new branch manager. He says: “It has been a real pleasure working with the people of Oundle. When we come into work it is like having a chat with friends rather than working. We don’t know yet where the new Post Office will be, but I want to continue doing this job because I enjoy it so much.”

The brothers have not enjoyed every day working behind the counter: they both vividly remember being the victims of an armed robbery in 1989. “Three guys came in with sawn-off shotguns, an axe and a hunting knife,” recalls Kam. “They asked for money but as luck would have it we had already given out most of the money because it was a busy pension day, so they only got away with a few thousand. I was more angry than scared because they were pointing their guns at us and they could have gone off by accident at any time.”

In those early days the counter used to be at the front of the shop, where cards and sweets are now sold by Rashik. When the sorting office was relocated, initially to the town’s Nene Valley Business Park and then to Peterborough, the Post Office was made open plan and the service counter moved to the rear of the shop.

There is no doubt that the Post Office has been an invaluable community asset for Oundle and the Patels insist that it must be retained in some form.

Mick says: “A lot of older people will be isolated if they don’t have a Post Office as a place to come and chat. I will miss seeing everyone.”

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It may be too soon to pack away those Winter wardrobe staples, but a few well-chosen accessories will ease you effortlessly into Spring…

EW shoes, scarves and accessories Words & shopping selection: Sally Stillingfleet are guaranteed to brighten up the Photos: Elli Dean (Left to right ) Romejo’s silk scarf, £26.95; Attic Plus Fine scarf, £30; Asha’s Attire Sandwich cotton scarf, £29

chilly Spring days – and I love the new colour accents arriving now in our local shops.

Bright blues, cobalt and navy work perfectly with the coral and orange that’s so on-trend this season, while shimmering metallics for shoes and in bags look great with classic pieces.

Look out for heavy metals – in chunkier pieces of jewellery – too. Good neutral leather bags in pale grey, yellow and tan will transform your look ready for warmer days.

Nicky James fox print rucksack, £49.95; Radley leather tan bag, £199; Visconti men’s shoulder bag, £139 – all from Designer Leathers

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Copper-coloured cuff, £22 with matching bold necklace, £25 – both Asha’s Attire; Paul Green textured slip-on shoes, £125 and Clarks metallic leather bag, £95 – both from Cottons

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Romejo’s green sheer tassel scarf, £22.99 and lime silk scarf, £43.50; Asha’s Attire Sandwich green print scarf, £29

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There’s a unique opportunity to enjoy artworks at home, in school or at work this month when Metal welcomes a very special library project to its Peterborough base Janet Bates incorporates woodblock and hand screen printing on paper and fabric, and hand-drawn illustrations in pen and wash

Artworks are displayed on multifunctional wooden crates

Below: Ann Bellamy’s quirky illustrations move off the page…

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EVELOPED by artists Zoe Walker and Neil Bromwich and Market Gallery, Glasgow, the Art Lending Library includes a range of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, films and even performance. Members of the public can join free of charge and select an artwork which will be delivered and installed – free of charge – in a place of their choosing for up to a week.

The Art Lending Library was originally commissioned for Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art in 2012. The artworks are displayed on multi-functional wooden crates, each of which houses an artwork and is ready for transport to borrowers. On returning to the library the crate is re-attached to the body of the library again, making it an ever-changing social sculpture.

This exhibition includes 50 artworks in total – 40 artists from the inaugural show as well as an additional ten local, national and international artists, all of whom have gifted their works into the care of the library. For the Peterborough tour stop, Metal has nominated five artists to be part of the library and have also invited five other local arts organisations to nominate their own artist.

Metal’s Senior Project Manager Sarah Haythornthwaite has given Nene Living an introduction to some of the nominated ‘Peterborough’ artists...

• Jessie Brennan is a London-based visual artist who is Artist in Residence at Metal and the Green Backyard – over the last year Jessie has worked with the latter to capture stories and images that reflect the importance of community initiatives like this in Peterborough.

Right: Ceramicist David Williams-Sampson’s characters depict whimsical stories, undiscovered legends and untold fables

• Originally from Peterborough, Matt Booker is a visual artist specialising in printmaking. Matt is interested in observing ‘real’ places and how people use them, whether these be urban, rural or the spaces in between.

• Ann Bellamy’s quirky illustrations capture snippets of overheard conversations. They have often been known to move off the page and become masked characters that inhabit public buildings, such as the museum.

• Chris Porsz is most well known locally for his photographs of people in Peterborough from the 1970s and ‘80s, published in his book New England. Chris has spent the last few years tracking down those people he photographed and restaging the photographs, ready for a new book to be published this Autumn.

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So, how do you go about borrowing a piece of art? Simply pop into Chauffeurs Cottage on St Peters Road, Peterborough PE1 1YX (behind the Town Hall) with two forms of ID. You can have a sneak peek at the artworks online first at www.artlendinglibrary.org. uk – click on Peterborough. The library is open from Saturday 5 March to Thursday 24 March, Monday to Friday 10am-5pm (late opening on Thursdays until 7pm) and Saturdays 10am-4pm. To find out more call Metal on 01733 893077. Art Lending Library is funded by Arts Council England.

• Eloise Moody is an artist and straw weaving milliner who, in 2015, created new commissions for the Harvest Festival, working with Chef Lee Clarke to bake provocations into the bread loaves. Four lucky diners revealed items in gold, hand-carved by Eloise, to represent items excavated in the creation of Cathedral Square.

• Creative Peterborough, a local independent network of Peterborough-based artists, nominated artist and print maker Janet Bates, whose work focuses on exquisite wooden box constructions.

• A new cultural partnership for children and young people called PHACE nominated photographer Ruth Jones as their ‘emerging’ artist. Ruth won the City Gallery’s Young Open in 2015 as part of the 18- to 22-yearold category. She has travelled the world documenting the work of different charities.

• John Clare Cottage nominated its Artist in Residence Delaine Le Bas, a British artist from a Romany background. Untold histories, exclusion based on difference and misrepresentation loom large in her works.

• Dawn at Art In the Heart on Bridge Street nominated Peterborough-born ceramicist David Williams-Sampson. David’s characters are that of whimsical stories, undiscovered legends and untold fables.

• Whittlesey-based artist Pauline Wheatley has been nominated by Peterborough Artists Open Studios. Pauline is a watercolour painter and a regular as part of the PAOS weekends.

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HISTORY UNCOVERED

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Our knowledge of day-to-day life in Bronze Age Britain has increased immensely thanks to the chance discovery of two historic dwellings partly destroyed by fire 3,000 years ago. Jonathan Craymer reports

Above: The dig has uncovered items such as clothing, a human skull and even remains of food in cooking pots Left: The excavation site is two metres below today’s ground surface Right: The finds will eventually be displayed at Peterborough Museum and other local venues

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David Gibson, Archaeological Manager of the Cambridge unit explained HAT has been described as ‘Britain’s Pompeii’ could have how the dig started in earnest last Autumn, once the surface soil had lain undiscovered forever, but for the sharp eyes of former been removed and a temporary building had been constructed to keep Whittlesey resident Martin Redding. Though an experienced the site safe and dry. and qualified field achaeologist, and having worked on “It’s the best site I’ve worked on in my 20-year career. Every day it numerous waterlogged prehistoric sites in the Fens, he never expected challenges our assumptions about the Bronze Age. What’s really exciting to make the find of a lifetime literally almost on his doorstep. But that’s is not one single thing, but the sheer volume of the finds we’ve come exactly what happened back in 1999 when he spotted a strange-looking across and seeing the settlement as a whole, piece of wood sticking out of the side of a quarry giving us a complete picture of everyday life in not far from a certain well-known chip factory. the Bronze Age. Martin, who still works in the Fens, reported “Usually at a Later Bronze Age period site, it to his subsequent employer Cambridge you get pits, post-holes and maybe one or two Archaeological Unit, but these things take time. really exciting metal finds, but convincing people It wasn’t until 2004 that the site was evaluated, that such places were once thriving settlements followed by a full assessment by CAU in 2006. takes some imagination. However, this time so Planning permission then had to be obtained, much more has been preserved – we can actually and excavation only started in September last see everyday life during the Bronze Age in the year. The four-year project will cost £1.1m. Martin, round. It’s prehistoric archaeology in 3D with an who’s now lived with the anticipation of the site unsurpassed finds assemblage, both in terms of being fully investigated for quite a chunk of time, range and quantity.” commented on social media: “Not easy keeping David Gibson (left) and Mark Knight are The story broke many weeks ago when reports this quiet for 16 years!” delighted at the finds which show what it Another way of describing this incredible was like to be a Nene resident thousands of appeared on the main BBC and ITV news and in the papers. So had the whole project been kept set of archaeological finds would be to call it a years ago under wraps until that point? “Not at all,” said 3,000-year-old arson investigation: the two large David. “We’ve been posting weekly updates on circular wooden houses built on stilts fell apart our website, and posts on Twitter and Facebook in a fire and literally dropped into the river. But from the start. It’s been great receiving so many was the fire started deliberately – perhaps by questions on social media. Before the press week residents fleeing from some unknown enemy – we’d had 250,000 interactions and web visits. In or was it an accident which caused them to, quite press week we even had #BronzeAge trending literally, drop everything? on Twitter.

This is one of the mysteries the archaeologists “All this will revolutionise our knowledge are working to solve. Those involved in the dig of how people went about their daily lives. are delighted at the wealth of finds which show Knowledge of the Bronze Age in the UK has what it was like to be a resident of this area all been dominated by the archaeology of burial those thousands of years ago. What is truly an monuments, which gives a slightly limited view of amazing time capsule contains items such as what life was actually like.” finely-woven clothing, a human skull and even Is it likely that similar sites are passed by each remains of food in cooking pots. day, without anyone knowing about them?

It’s thought several families lived in the two “Yes. The Fens are a vast area and there must dwellings. But those who abandoned many of be a great deal out there, lying undiscovered. their possessions in haste at Must Farm near Since the 1990s we’ve examined the whole area Whittlesey towards the end of the Bronze Age in advance of the brick quarry being worked.

(1200-800BC) could never in their wildest It’s been a privilege to get access to this buried dreams have foreseen that, far from being landscape.” completely destroyed and never seen again, they CAU, a Division of Archaeology, University of would turn up in 2016.

Cambridge is now halfway through its excavation How did this amazing preservation occur? The of 1,100 square metres of the Must Farm site. experts believe it was a stroke of luck that the Must Farm is revealing the perfectly The project is being funded by Historic England river silt which covered them, kept them in what preserved remains of a prehistoric (formerly English Heritage) and building products the archaeologists say is pristine condition. settlement manufacturer Forterra, which owns the Must We can see how some textiles of the time Farm quarry. The excavation site is two metres below the modern ground were made from plant fibres such as lime tree bark. There are also rare surface (levels have risen over thousands of years) and archaeologists small cups, bowls and jars, as well as exotic glass beads forming part have now reached the river bed as it was in 1000-800BC. of an elaborate necklace, suggesting a degree of sophistication not David, who says he got into archaeology through work experience as previously thought possible in the British Bronze Age. Such is the level a teenager, explained what happens to artefacts from the site. “They of preservation due to the deep waterlogged sediments of the Fens, the are immediately conserved and analysed in order to extract the most footprints of those who once lived there were also found. information from them. For example, food remains we’ve found in some Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England told us: “A of the pots will give insight into meals – and perhaps even recipes!” dramatic fire 3,000 years ago combined with subsequent waterlogged After the excavation is complete, the team will take all the finds for preservation has left to us a frozen moment in time, which gives us a further analysis and conservation. Eventually they will be displayed at graphic picture of life in the Bronze Age. We are learning more about the Peterborough Museum and other local venues. The end of the project will food our ancestors ate, and the pottery they used to cook and serve it. see a major publication about Must Farm and an online resource detailing We can also get an idea of how different rooms were used. This site is the finds. of international significance and its excavation really will transform our So would David and the rest of the team rather the Must Farm site were understanding of the period.” kept as a visitor attraction, instead of being covered over after the dig?

Mark Knight, Site Director of the excavation, said: “Must Farm is the “No. The purpose of the excavation is to gain information about the first large-scale investigation of the deeply buried sediments of the Fens past from these fragile remains which have been slowly decaying over the and we’re uncovering the perfectly preserved remains of a prehistoric last 3,000 years. The excitement of the site is the amount of information settlement. Everything suggests the site is not a one-off, but in fact we can gain by excavating it.” presents a template of an undiscovered community that thrived beneath • www.mustfarm.com.

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EATING OUT

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Mother’s Day... Easter... the start of Spring – time to celebrate with a trip out for afternoon tea! Lucy Banwell rounds up some of the best sweet treats the region has to offer…

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EATING OUT

A warm welcome

If there was a prize for creating the warmest welcome in Northamptonshire, Sylvia Neal and her daughter Andrea would win it hands down for their charming tea room in Wadenhoe.

Despite the fact that The Old Barn (right) is a vast space with a double-height ceiling, customers are made to feel as if they have just stepped into Sylvia’s front room for a cup of tea and a chat.

Sylvia’s ‘Luxury Afternoon Tea’ has proved so popular it is now available all day, but it is advisable to book to ensure a table. For £13 per adult and £6.50 per child, you get finger sandwiches with fillings such as ham, smoked salmon and egg mayonnaise, scones with clotted cream and jam, a selection of homemade cakes and a choice of teas. The vanilla butterfly cakes get top marks for their hidden blobs of raspberry jam in the middle, but all the cakes are first rate.

The Old Barn is popular with cyclists and walkers, as well as with the locals themselves.

“They say we’ve put the heart back into the village,” says Sylvia, who opened the tea room three years ago. “Lots of local elderly people pop in here every day for a cup of tea and chat. It’s wonderful to feel like we’re now at the centre of Wadenhoe village life.”

• The Old Barn, Mill Lane, Wadenhoe PE8 5XD. 01832 721129. www.theoldbarnatwadenhoe.co.uk.

A vintage experience If you like your treats with a Forties theme, then Sophie T’s in Yaxley (above) is the place to come to sample afternoon tea complete with vintage memorabilia and music to match.

“The staff and I all wear Forties-style clothes and lots of our customers dress up, too,” says Lynne Terrell, owner of Sophie T’s Vintage Teashop. “They love the vintage feel and always say it’s a really relaxing place to come. Lots of our customers say they don’t want to leave!”

The food is certainly a reason to stay put, too. Sophie T’s ‘Mother’s Day Special’ costs £16 a head and includes home-made sandwiches, cakes, mini scones and unlimited drinks.

• Sophie T’s Vintage Teashop, 183 Main Street, Yaxley PE7 3LD. 07768 351227. www.sophiets.co.uk.

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The sophisticated choice

A bespoke approach

Feel thoroughly spoilt by taking tea in the grand white dining room at Wadenhoe House – a gorgeous Jacobean manor house which lies in eight acres of beautifully-landscaped gardens a few miles outside of Oundle.

The Afternoon Tea menu includes cucumber sandwiches as well as yummy pink meringues with raspberry cream and scones with piped cream and strawberry jam. Add in a glass of champagne for some real decadence and the price rises from £12.95 per person to £19.95.

• Wadenhoe House, Wadenhoe PE8 5SR. 01832 720777. www.wadenhoe-house.com.

Booking ahead for afternoon tea at Brew Babu is essential. Not just because Oundle’s stylish café is always heaving, but because owner Dyna Graham likes to discuss sandwich and cake preferences with her customers before they arrive for afternoon tea. The food, which includes finger sandwiches, mini bagels, petit four, scones and meringues, is outstanding and the selection of teas impressive. Afternoon tea at Brew Babu costs £26 for two and is well worth every penny.

• Brew Babu, 6 West Street, Oundle PE8 4EF. 01832 273909.

Olde worlde charm Seating just 16 people and oozing country cottage charm, Alwalton Tea Rooms has a very loyal following. ‘Cream Tea’ is on offer for £4.25 to include a warm scone, a choice of preserves and a pot of tea. The ‘High Tea’ option for £7.25 per person includes all of this as well as half a round of sandwiches and a piece of cake from a selection of favourites such as carrot cake, lemon drizzle and fruit cake.

Ann Franklin, who has been running the tea rooms and the adjoining Post Office and shop for the last 11 years, certainly knows her stuff.

“People like it here because it’s friendly and homely. And they always say our scones are the best in the area.”

So does Ann sometimes sample these legendary scones herself? “Oh yes, I can always find room for a scone!”

• Alwalton Tea Rooms, 18 Oundle Road, Alwalton PE7 3UP. 01733 233555.

A touch of history Chow down on some delicious scones with a view of Northamptonshire’s famous halfbuilt Elizabethan lodge at the National Trust’s Lyveden New Bield near Oundle. There’s fine walking to be had among the orchards and moated gardens and the charming Cottage Tea Room offers afternoon tea for £4.75 per person with both savoury and sweet options.

The savoury version includes a cheese scone with cream cheese and red onion chutney, and the sweet option provides a fruit scone, clotted cream and jam. Both include a pot of tea.

• Lyveden New Bield, near Oundle, PE8 5AT. 01832 20535. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyveden.

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Food for thought...

The Talbot Hotel Oundle’s sixteenth-century former coaching inn offers a stylish venue for afternoon tea with a selection of homemade sandwiches, cakes, jelly pots and scones for £14 per person.

• New Street, Oundle PE8 4EA. 01832 273621. www.thetalbot-oundle.com.

The Talbot Hotel

The Coffee House Ailsworth’s friendly coffee shop will be offering a special ‘Mother’s Day Cream Tea’ on Sunday 6 March which will include sandwiches, cakes and scones served with strawberry and elderflower jam and clotted cream. The bread and scones are from Kings Cliffe Bakery and the cakes are from The Handmade Cake Company. The price of £12 per person also includes a choice of 15 different teas and a free gift for Mum! Cream teas are available at other times but must be booked at least a week in advance.

• 107A Peterborough Rd, Ailsworth PE5 7AJ. 01733 380093. www.castorcoffee.co.uk.

The Bull Hotel

Child’s play

This central Peterborough hotel offers a ‘Traditional Afternoon Tea’ for £14.95 per person to include a selection of finger sandwiches, sultana scones, cakes, pastries and a choice of tea or coffee.

• Westgate, Peterborough PE1 1RB. 01733 561364. www.peelhotels.co.uk.

Kids love nothing better than a trip to Sacrewell Farm… a chance to feed the animals, enjoy the outdoor wooden play area and race around the play barn. So why not finish the visit with afternoon tea for the whole family?As well as its usual offerings of home-made soups, sandwiches and cakes, the café at Sacrewell will from 11 April be offering afternoon teas.

For £9.95 per person, visitors will receive a selection of finger sandwiches, a freshly made scone with clotted cream and jam, a slice of cake and a choice of teas. Afternoon tea will be available for a minimum of eight people per booking on weekdays, 2pm-4pm. To reserve a table email: sacrewell@origin8delicafes.com.

• Sacrewell Farm, Thornhaugh, Peterborough PE8 6HJ. 01780 782254. www.sacrewell.org.uk.

The Coffee Trees

The Bull Hotel

Run by two friends, Clare and Toni, this friendly café specialises in freshly baked cakes and treats. A simple ‘Cream Tea’ is on offer for £6.25 per person which includes two scones, clotted cream, jam and tea or coffee. Or bigger appetites will be glad of The Coffee Trees’ ‘High Tea’, priced at £7.50, which includes a selection of finger sandwiches, crisps, a scone with cream and jam, a slice of cake and a choice of tea or coffee.

• 8 High Street, Thrapston, NN14 4JH. 01832 731064. www.thecoffeetrees.co.uk.

Dobbies Garden Centre There’s great value for money to be had at Dobbies where ‘Traditional Afternoon Tea’ costs just £12 for two people. This includes sandwiches, scones and mini cakes alongside filter coffee or a pot of tea. And there’s even a ‘Kid’s Afternoon Tea’ menu on offer for £4.95 which includes child-friendly delights such as cake pops, shortbread stars and jam sandwiches all presented on a mini traditional cake stand.

• Phorpres Way, Cygnet Park, Hampton PE7 8NY. 01733 898640. www.dobbies.com.

Patisserie Valerie Afternoon Tea here costs £25 for two and is an excellent way to sample Patisserie Valerie’s impressive selection of continental-style cakes. A mixture of sandwiches and quiches is followed by eclairs, mini Victoria sandwich cakes and double chocolate mousse slices. Fruit and plain scones are served with a choice of strawberry or raspberry jam and clotted cream.

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FESTIVAL FEVER

Organiser Helen Shair talks to librarians, publishers and schools before deciding which authors to invite

Many of the talks are interactive to help keep the kids’ attention

Catching the bookworms…early Schoolchildren from across the region will gather in Oundle this month for the annual Kid Lit Festival. Nick Rennie met Helen Shair, Manager of Oundle Festival of Literature, which organises the week-long extravaganza

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ARCH is a special time of the year for hundreds of schoolchildren in the Oundle and Peterborough areas. It’s the month when they get to indulge their love of writing stories as well as meeting their favourite authors at the annual Kid Lit Festival, one of few such events dedicated to children’s books.

Pupils from around 25 schools will be attending the event, which is organised by Oundle Festival of Literature. Organisers have once again lined up some of the UK’s top writers of children’s literature to talk to pupils, and hundreds of entries are expected for writing competitions for youngsters aged from Year Three up to sixth-formers.

The Kid Lit Festival is organised by Helen Shair and she believes it is hugely important in encouraging children to read and write. “It inspires them when they get to meet an author and find out where they get their ideas for stories from,” says Helen, who also works as an Oundle School matron for 250 day pupils at Laxton House. “The children will then read more of that author’s books and move on to read other similar authors. Some of our authors like to do workshops and many of the talks are interactive to help keep the attention of the kids who come along.”

The festival, which this year runs from March 14 to 18, has built a strong reputation and that has attracted some of the stellar names in children’s books to appear in recent years, including bestselling writers such as Julia Donaldson who wrote The Gruffalo, and Michael Morpurgo, who penned the classic War Horse.

Helen consults with librarians, publishers and local schools before deciding who to invite each year. The authors have to be popular and to have recently brought out a new title.

“We ask the schools who they would like to appear at the festival and unless they are dead – we have had requests for the likes of Enid Blyton, who has passed away of course! – I will make contact with them and see if they are available,” says Helen, a mother-of-three.

“I would like to think we get just as many top names as the other children’s literature festivals. We have tried to get David Walliams, but he is just too busy.”

This year’s poetry and prose competitions are again proving popular, with entries invited on any subject but restricted to a specific word count.

Judges, who are all ex-schoolteachers and whose identities are kept anonymous, will decide finalists in each age category and those nominated will be invited to a presentation event. Certificates, book tokens and Easter eggs are the prizes handed out to the best young writers.

Helen says: “The children know they are a finalist but they don’t know if they’ve won so there is an element of surprise to it. It’s lovely for the children to get something for their writing but we have had tears in the past when a child has not won.”

The aim of the festival is to reach as many children as possible and subsidies for bus travel are offered to some schools which are a distance from Oundle. The attendance fee of £3 per child has also been frozen to ensure

it is an affordable event. Books signed by the authors are also available to buy through preordering with the festival organisers via Oundle Bookshop so they can be picked up on the day.

The success of the festival relies on a team of volunteer helpers and the sponsorship of Oundle School, which loans the Great Hall free of charge and sets up the microphones and projector screen.

Helen, who is originally from York but moved to the area to train as a nurse, is overall manager of Oundle Festival of Literature, which means putting on events throughout the year, including March’s Kid Lit Festival.

Former Peterborough schoolboy Simon Toyne, bestselling author of the Sanctus trilogy, will be talking on stage at St Peter’s Church, Oundle, on March 19, with his former teacher at Deacon’s School, Sandra Samwell.

Next month (April), Professor Nicholas Orme is giving a talk about the literature which was available to children during Medieval times, in May there is a special presentation by local authors and in the autumn, Helen is hoping to attract wildlife television presenter Kate Humble to talk about her new book.

Helen adds: “I love the buzz of the festival when we have an event on. We have had so many different authors, including adventurers, explorers, poets and novelists, and I love meeting new people every year.

“I know people appreciate it because they come up to me in the street to tell me how much they enjoy it.”

• Oundle Festival of Literature. 01832 › 274734. www.oundlelitfest.org.uk.

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Oundle Kid Lit Festival 2016 AUTHORS APPEARING AT THE GREAT HALL IN OUNDLE: Holly Webb (see below): Looking for Bear, The Chocolate Dog, Lost in the Snow Monday March 14 at 10.30am Years One and Two

Sarah McIntyre & Philip Reeve: Pugs of the Frozen North, Oliver and the Seawigs Thursday March 17 at 10.30am Years Three and Four Megan Rix (left): The Master of Secrets, The Runaways Friday March 18 at 10.30am Years Four and Five

Smriti Prasadam-Hall, (right): T-Veg, Don’t Call Me Sweet Tuesday March 15 at 1.30pm Reception and Year One Abi Elphinstone (see below): The Dreamsnatcher, The Shadow Keeper Wednesday March 16 at 10.30am Years Five and Six

Kaye Umansky (right): Algy’s Amazing Adventures in the Jungle, the Pongwiffy series Saturday March 1, afternoon Open event and prize-giving ceremony

Meet the authors

One of the authors appearing at Oundle Kid Lit Festival is Abi Elphinstone, who was one of the bestselling children’s writers of last year with her debut novel, The Dreamsnatcher.

It tells the story of a 12-year-old girl’s adventures in a forest and has elements of Harry Potter and dark magic which have captivated young readers.

Abi says she drew on the experience of growing up in the wilds of Scotland. She is thorough in her research for future books and has recently spent time in Norway, watching killer whales and the Northern Lights, and in Mongolia, where she lived with Kazakh eagle hunters.

Her much-anticipated second book, The Shadow Keeper, which is a sequel to the first but can also be read as a stand-alone, was published last month.

Abi won’t be reading from her books when she gives a presentation to Year Five and Six children on March 16 in the Great Hall. Instead, she will give a 45-minute talk, using props linked to her story and Powerpoint slides illustrating how she carries out research.

“I visited 97 schools between March and November but I never actually read any of my book,” Abi tells Nene Living.

“It is difficult to keep the attention of all the children if you are reading to 200 or 300 at a time so I use props to keep them interested during my talks.”

Abi, a former schoolteacher based in London, will be catching up with family while she is at the Kid Lit Festival.

Her brother and his wife live at Elton and her stepbrother attends Oundle School.

“We often hear that children don’t read any more Holly Webb but I can honestly say that at every single school I have spoken at – and they include schools in underprivileged and wealthy areas – the children all want to read and there is a huge

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Abi Elphinstone thirst for stories,” adds Abi. Her sentiments are echoed by Holly Webb, who will be appearing in Oundle on March 14.

Holly, who is well known for her animal stories such as A Cat Called Penguin and Looking for Bear, says: “I think there is a tactile element to reading and, speaking as the mother of three boys, books are actually a lot harder to break than tablet computers.

“I do think that limiting time with screens is helpful though – not necessarily just to read but to draw, play outside or play games together.”

Holly promises her audience of Year One and Two children a session with reading, screen images and an activity.

She adds: “I love festivals. They’re such a great way to meet readers and a brilliant opportunity for schools to let children see that writers are real people and writing is something that everyone can do.”

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Remember the gardener’s saying: ‘one year of arah and Jo Parish run the region’s seed is ten years of weed’. Front lawns, because GreenThumb lawn care business and with they have a tendency to be more open and nearly 2,000 customers, their expert team exposed, are often more prone to weed. will soon be busy applying spring fertiliser and • Create a thick and healthy lawn – cutting weedkill treatments to get lawns looking lush, your lawn regularly at the correct height with a green, healthy and weed-free for summer. sharp mower blade will mean you’ll encourage Having spent all their working lives in healthy roots. Together with a regular, nonhorticulture and agriculture, Sarah and Jo have scorch, slow-release fertiliser you can transform always had to work around the weather. Sarah an ordinary lawn into a real showpiece. says: “Because of the mild and wet winter the • Get expert help from GreenThumb – accurate grass has kept growing and so have the weeds. and safe use of the finest, professional The damp conditions have allowed moss to herbicides is what we’re all about. creep in and our big, on-going challenge is the “Our specialised products are uniquely made leatherjacket lawn pest (the larvae of the cranefor our customers’ lawns; they are not ’off fly/daddy long legs) with its ferocious appetite the shelf’ products. Generally, you can expect that’s been decimating lawns by eating away at over half of your weeds to disappear after one the grass. We can’t wait to get onto lawns and GreenThumb treatment. After three or four of get them into great shape for summer.” our treatments most, if not all, of your weeds It’s a never-ending battle to keep your lawn should be gone. Our seasonal ‘weed & feed’ weed-free as seeds lie dormant and others are treatments are four times a year. Prices start blown in from neighbouring locations, so your at £15 a treatment for a lawn up to 40 square lawn needs on-going treatment. To keep weeds metres. We’re cheaper out of your lawn Sarah’s than DIY!” top tips are: The dreaded • Never cut your grass If you want top quality, hassle-free lawn accumulation of moss too short – grass that’s care start with a free, no-obligation, lawn in a lawn is down to a less than 25mm (1in) analysis by contacting Sarah and Jo on combination of factors. will easily let weeds 01733 755028.

Raking it out will and moss take a hold. remove some of the Make sure you set your moss, but unless you tackle what’s causing it mower at the right height and even increase you won’t reduce moss in the long run. The top the height to 50mm (2in) during dry spells. five things to do now to manage moss are: • Make sure your flower beds are kept weed• Scarify – to remove the ‘thatch’ which is the free – seeds easily blow into the lawn from matted layer found between the soil and the weedy borders and neighbouring locations.

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grass leaf. This acts as a damp sponge and moss thrives on it.

• Hollow-tine aerate – to improve heavy, compact ground which restricts good drainage. In the Peterborough and Oundle area we’re mainly on heavy/clay soil and ground compaction is a major cause of moss in lawns.

• Cut back trees and shrubs – to let more sunlight in and improve air flow to the lawn.

• Mow at the right height – a scalped lawn makes it easy for moss to invade so raise the height of your cut to the levels mentioned above. Also, clear up grass clippings – if they’re left on the lawn they’ll help to form surface thatch and can encourage disease.

• Apply a moss control – a good routine is to apply a liquid moss control, after scarifying, to get at the base of the remaining moss plant and help suppress any lingering spores.

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Food News

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ward-winning Hambleton Bakery returns to the Nene region mid-March when it opens its sixth shop – at the newly-extended Oundle Wharf. The artisan bakery was opened in 2008 by Julian Carter (above) and Tim Hart to produce top quality, traditionallymade bread for Hambleton Hall and Hart’s Hotel and Restaurant in Nottingham. Six years on, the business has grown to supply five Hambleton Bakery shops as well as Hambleton Hall, The George at Stamford and a number of farm shops, restaurants, gastro pubs and cafes around the region.

Tim Hart told us: “We are excited to be returning to Oundle. Our new site at the Wharf offers maximum convenience to our Oundle customers to drop in regularly. It has a large car park and is close to Waitrose.”

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eterborough’s largest landlord, Cross Keys Homes, has stepped forward to power a local project which will benefit the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the city. FoodCycle is a project that is run at 20 locations across the country using surplus food reclaimed from supermarkets to create nutritious meals for people at risk of food poverty and social isolation.

Cross Keys Homes will put together a team of volunteers to lead, manage and develop this project. Spokesman Joseph Durant explained that FoodCycle operates like a business, and needs people to tackle a range of roles including fundraising, human resource management and kitchen staff. He said that Cross Keys Homes is committed to creating opportunities that change lives, and explained that to make the Peterborough FoodCycle work: “We need committed volunteers… six hours a week would be good, but two hours a month would be OK if that’s all they have to give. It’s a vibrant project involving lots of fun and community-building.”

FoodCycle will take place weekly at Westgate Church in Peterborough and so far local supermarkets Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have all agreed to donate surplus produce which will be used to provide nutritious and tasty three-course meals in a communal dining experience.

• To find out more contact Cross Keys Homes’ Communities team by email at communities@ crosskeyshomes.co.uk or on 01733 396404. www.foodcycle.org.uk/location/peterborough-hub.

hile you’re supping a pint of beer, do you ever wonder how it was made, what goes into it, and even what the man (or woman) who brewed it looks like? A special Meet the Brewer night at the Cross Keys, Kings Cliffe this month may provide some fascinating and even thirst-quenching insights.

Jez O’Neill who owns and runs the nearby Kings Cliffe Brewery (KCB) will be on hand to answer questions. He told us: “There’ll be at least three of my craft ales including the Cross Keys’ own ‘house beer’ available. The intention is to get anyone interested in real ale to come along and taste the differences in each ale, due to the process and the ingredients used – in particular the malted barley and hops.

“These impart a different flavour and colour, depending on quantities. Attendees will have the opportunity to smell and feel the different barleys and hops used. They can also enjoy a free blind-tasting in order for them to choose their favourite ale from those available on the night, and will find out about the process of making beer, which few people really know.”

• The Cross Keys is at 2 West Street, Kings Cliffe PE8 6XA and Meet the Brewer night is on 12 March from 7.30pm. www.crosskeyskingscliffe.uk.

• We’ll have more on Kings Cliffe Brewery next month.

Ale festival at the T&K O

undle’s popular Tap and Kitchen waterside restaurant and bar is hosting a Spring Ale Festival over the Easter weekend, March 25-28.

Visitors can expect to enjoy a selection of 30 ales, beers and ciders from sisterbusiness and neighbour at Oundle Wharf the Nene Valley Brewery “as well as others we admire,” says spokesman Dan Coshan.

There’ll also be food from wood-fired grills and a stone oven, live music, butchery demonstrations and lots of outdoor activities • Tap and Kitchen, Oundle Wharf, Station Road, Oundle PE8 4DE. 01832 275069. www.tapandkitchen.com.

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he Turkish Kitchen has only been open in Peterborough since November but already seems to be making its mark. On a Saturday evening at 7pm the restaurant was full and buzzing, with many people who hadn’t booked being turned away.

Our party of four was seated quickly, drink and menu orders were taken swiftly, the staff were helpful and efficient. Within a couple of minutes warm fluffy white Turkish bread was brought to the table with a mint and yogurt dressing and a hot chilli dip. We opted for two mezze platters to start and tried both the meat and vegetarian options – there was a wide selection that included a delicious smoked Baba Ganoush, hummus, felafel, halloumi, grilled meats and little filo pastries with Turkish cheese that melted in the mouth.

For our main course we had the Jumbo sharing platter, which comes with rice and a side salad.

Designed to serve four people and at £36.95 with very generous servings, we thought it offered good value. The food is filling and perfect for people who like plenty of meat on their plate; ours included lamb and chicken shish, lamb ribs and cutlets, chicken wings and Izgara Kofte. All the meat is approved by the Halal Food Authority. It was ideal food for a group and saved all the usual menu indecisions, though I am keen to visit again and try some of the more unusual authentic Turkish dishes.

The total bill for four of us came to £80 including drinks and we certainly couldn’t have eaten another morsel. I think The Turkish Kitchen will be very popular in Peterborough – there’s a lively ambiance and the restaurant will suit all ages. It’s ideal for groups and parties and open seven days a week.

• Bridget Steele ate at Turkish Kitchen, 34 New Road, Peterborough PE1 1FW. 01733 555167.

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From the Riverford Kitchen Purple sprouting broccoli and shiitake stir-fry A very quick, punchy vegetarian stir-fry – good for a midweek dinner. If you can’t find tart-sweet tamarind, just leave it out. We used shiitake mushrooms, but this would work well with a punnet of closed cup or Portobello mushrooms. To clean your mushrooms, wipe with a damp piece of kitchen paper or clean cloth – washing them under the tap can make them slimy.

Ingredients • 300g noodles (buckwheat are gluten-free) • Sesame oil • 3tbsp oil for frying on a high heat, eg groundnut or sunflower • 400g purple sprouting broccoli, cut into similar-sized pieces (not too large) • 150g shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped • 5cm fresh ginger, peeled & finely sliced • 1-2 chillies, deseeded & finely

sliced, depending on your preference for heat • 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced or chopped • 2tsp tamarind paste, mixed with 2tbsp hot water • 2tbsp soy sauce • 250g marinated tofu, cut into cubes • Juice of 2 limes • Handful fresh coriander leaves • Handful toasted cashew nuts or peanuts, roughly chopped

Method • Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain and toss in just enough sesame oil to coat. Leave to one side.

• Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the purple sprouting broccoli and stir-fry on a high heat for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, ginger, chilli and garlic. Fry for 1 minute.

• Add the tamarind, soy sauce and a couple of tablespoons of water. Stir for 1 minute. Add the tofu, lime juice, coriander and cooked noodles and stir together.

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Ready, steady… detox!

Forgive yourself for those failed New Year’s health resolutions – March is a much better month in which to detox mind and body. Nutritional Therapist Sarah Lockyer explains why

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CCORDING to ancient Ayurvedic principles, as Spring unfolds we shed our excess kapha dosha – ‘protective fluid’– and are able to ‘transform’, change and grow… the perfect time to come out of hibernation and bid farewell to the winter’s bad habits.

Our bodies detoxify naturally, with the liver doing much of the work. But, without doubt, heightened toxic exposure and a stressed-out nervous system leaves the liver crying out for a little help. The best kind of detox programme is focused on giving the liver the vital nutrients it loves, enabling it to mobilise and get rid of all those nasty toxins that are making you sick, tired, fat, grumpy and, in effect, ‘stuck’.

Any kind of gentle, carefully planned detox will allow you to feel more energised and vibrant. It will help you feel lighter and brighter and the detox process will be a positive start towards a healthier you. So, how should you detox this Spring?

The easiest way is to make a plan and stick to it. Make sure it isn’t too hard to follow, that you choose foods you enjoy (whilst being prepared to experiment), and always establish how long you will remain on your regime for.

The aim is really to help you get your eating (and with that, your lifestyle) back on track, or find a new, healthier version of yourself. It is not about deprivation, starving or suffering.

I’d recommend you stick to your detox plan for seven to 14 days, with a maximum of three weeks.

You need to avoid certain foods which add to the liver’s burdens – alcohol, caffeine, processed sugars, gluten (the protein in wheat), corn and saturated animal fat, which includes all dairy and meat. Some detox ‘diets’ allow small amounts of meat with the fat removed.

But all these foods are hard to digest and take attention away from the immune system and other systems (like the lymphatic) which are required for detoxing.

Eat plenty of foods that support liver enzymes, which enable toxins to be removed from the body. These include: • Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, kale, bok choy (if you have a thyroid condition, please go easy on these) • Deeply coloured fruit and vegetables such as berries, beetroot, cranberries, aubergine, spinach, carrots (for their antioxidant content) • Garlic and onions • Grapefruit and lemons • Avocado, coconut oil, olive oil • Artichoke • Radishes • Seaweed • Celery • Apple cider vinegar • Spirulina and wheatgrass

Kick-start the new you

• Spices – really important on a detox, they assist digestion and detoxification, and rev up your metabolism, which is important if fat loss is a goal. Try adding cumin, coriander, cayenne and turmeric to vegetables and on salads and soups.

A detox programme is not about fasting or considering the calorific content of food.

Protein is very important and the liver does need amino acids (the constituents of protein).

Therefore, you must include plant-based sources of protein: • Beans, chick peas, lentils • Nuts and seeds (unsalted) • Flax seeds (ground and added to foods and smoothies) Hydration is crucial when you’re detoxing, so start each day with a room temperature (the most hydrating) or warm glass of water with a slice of cleansing lemon. But there’s no need to overload the body with water – you’ll just flush away crucial nutrients. Aim for two litres of hydrating fluid per day during a detox.

Supplements are best advised on a personalised basis by someone fully qualified to do so.

I like to add a good quality antioxidant to support detoxification and may recommend the herb milk thistle, which is great for the liver.

But herbs are very powerful and milk thistle should not be taken for longer than a month within any six-month period.

Our lymphatic and immune systems work hand-in-hand; if the lymphatic system has become sluggish and stagnant, toxins build up and we are more likely to suffer bad skin, colds, sinus troubles, tonsillitis, headaches, blocked ears and other complaints. Kickstart it by undertaking a food detox, taking a hot bath with Epsom salts, and skin brushing towards the heart (so for a leg, for example, from toes to thigh).

Exercise is vital – now is a great time to try something new. Or, as we are more likely to be able to get outdoors coat-free, just get out there! You don’t have to run – dust off your bike and rediscover your childhood, or walk with a friend and chat whilst walking at a fast pace.

Precise breathing helps detox the mind and the lungs. I favour the ‘7/11’ technique, whereby you breathe in for seven seconds and out for 11.

Prioritise rest, too. Your mind and body repair overnight. You should feel refreshed and restored upon waking.

Sarah Lockyer is a Peterborough-based Nutritional Therapist offering clients tailor-made nutrition programmes, food plans and lifestyle recommendations. www.eating-therapist.co.uk.

Recipes to try Delicious Detoxifying Pesto Combine two large handfuls of fresh basil leaves with half the amount of both parsley and mint. Pulse in a food processor with two cloves of fresh garlic, until the mixture appears finely chopped. Pour on some cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, slowly, as the mixture still pulses.

Pour just enough for a smooth paste. You can add lemon juice, chilli flakes or sea salt to taste.

Detox Smoothie A detox is not about being on a ‘juice diet’, but one liver-friendly smoothie in place of a meal each day can take pressure off the digestive system.

Blend 100g spinach with 100ml coconut water and 100ml water. Add 100g pineapple and half a frozen banana with 1tbsp coconut oil.

Sprinkle on a teaspoon of spirulina and blend again to enjoy.

• Certain individuals should always adopt a healthy approach to food and personalise their nutritional needs, but should not embark on a detoxification regime without the support of a Nutritional Therapist – those with cancer, diabetes, heart or kidney conditions, pregnant women and those who have previously had an eating disorder, for example.

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Georgia has great experience and knowledge within the beauty industry, specialising in shellac/Gelish nails, nail extensions and nail art, eye lash extensions, Sienna X air brush Tanning and all waxing treatments. Georgia is also a Dermalogica skin specialist, providing free face mapping analysis for a customised facial, Dermalogica Swedish and equilibrium body and scalp massage. Book now to receive 10 per cent off your first beauty treatment with Georgia.

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Physiotherapist Charlotte Chapman says: “Pregnancy is a challenging time for any woman’s body, which means it is especially important to keep active and fit. But with the guidance of a physiotherapist, pregnant women can exercise safely, enjoying health benefits for both mother and baby, and making pregnancy more enjoyable.”

Exercising during pregnancy will: • Improve the cardiovascular health of you and your baby. Not to mention the stamina you’ll build in preparation for giving birth!

• Keep your muscles strong and supple to support your changing body and growing baby. Pregnancy classes will also work on strengthening pelvic floor and breath control, helping to prepare you for labour and recover quicker after birth.

• Prevent incontinence problems after birth.

• Help prevent pregnancy-induced diabetes (gestational diabetes) by controlling your blood sugar levels and pregnancy weight.

If you’ve already been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, Charlotte says that exercising during your pregnancy will help you too. “A healthy pregnancy weight + more stable blood sugar levels + exercise endorphins = a happier and healthier you and baby!” she says.

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I am delighted with the results and although my skin was initially dry for a couple of days after the treatment – I was warned it might be! – it soon felt fresh and glowing with improved texture. It is an ideal treatment to soften lines and for the treatment of mild acne and scarring, age spots and uneven pigmentation. It really helps reduce pore size too. Even after one treatment, the results are impressive and there’s a visible difference.

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Station restoration is on track M

Wansford’s Victorian station building, now in the ownership of Nene Valley Railway, is being returned to its former glory. Kem Mehmed of Peterborough Civic Society reports ANY visitors to the Nene Valley Railway at Wansford are impressed with the Victorian station building which stands on platform 3. They may also be surprised to learn that until last year the NVR did not own the building – it was owned by the Hutchinson family, who were pleased to facilitate the sale as their late father John Hutchinson had always intended that the building would, one day, return to ‘Railway ownership’.

The building is in remarkably original form but the structure hasn’t fully escaped the ravages of time; the Nene Valley Railway have been working with Huntingdonshire District Council to secure the restoration of the basic fabric. Once that is done a second phase will involve detailed work to bring the building back to as near-original as possible. Getting this absolutely right will be an expensive process.

NVR have been working hard to raise funds for a number of years; the plan is to apply for a Heritage Lottery Fund grant which will create maximum educational and visitor potential for the site.

The old station building would be restored as a rural Victorian railway station, where visitors

can step back in time and discover what life was like for railway workers and passengers in 1845.

In order to restore the building to its former glory – with wood-panelled booking hall, waiting rooms, lamp room and station master’s accommodation upstairs – details of the original design of the building will be used. Much of this can be found in a book by John W Ginns and Peter Waszak, edited by Bernard Cole, entitled ‘Peterborough’s First Railway’.

Wansford station closed its doors as a functioning railway station in 1957. The building and the surrounding yard were sold to Hutchinson’s, a haulage company, in 1967.

The railway line finally closed to all locomotive traffic in 1972 and it was at the end of the next year, 1973, that the old station building and the nearby cottages were Listed, Grade II, as buildings of architectural and historical interest.

The architect of the station was John Livock of London, who was for a time Clerk of Works on the London and Birmingham Railway branch line linking Northampton and Peterborough. Livock designed all the stations on the new branch line, including Northampton, Wellingborough, Thrapston, Oundle and Wansford. All the stations opened during 1845

and were immediately recognised as attractive and well-designed buildings; the 10 May 1845 edition of the Northampton Mercury noted: ‘The stations are… all remarkably tasteful and picturesque structures, and are in the highest degree creditable to the Architect, Mr Livock.’

Sadly, no architect’s plans of Wansford station building seem to have survived. All of Livock’s stations on this line have been demolished, apart from Oundle which was converted into a house in about 2001. The ‘waiting room’ on the ‘down’ platform at Wansford was re-erected from Barnwell Station, although its design and materials differ in style to the stone-built stations on the line.

When it comes to the detailed design of the renovations, some educated guesses as to the interior fittings will have to be made. Perhaps passengers and railway workers who used the station before it closed in 1957 could help?

Should you have any recollections of how it was back then, I am sure Nene Valley Railway would welcome a call.

• Nene Valley Railway Ltd is at Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough PE8 6LR. 01780 784444. www.nvr.org.uk. PE8 6LR. • www.peterboroughcivicsociety.org.uk.

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Musical Lunchtimes at St Peter’s Every Thursday (Market Day) 1pm Superb classical performance from Oundle School with soup and bread rolls on sale.

Concert free. Soup and bread £3.50 (optional).

St Peter’s Church, Church Street, Oundle PE8 4EE. 01832 277267.

Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 March Tennessee Williams’ The Pretty Trap; Portrait of Madonna; I Never Get Dressed Till After Dark on a Sunday 7.45pm Three rarely performed one-act plays exhibiting the daring honesty and psychological insight that characterise Williams’ full-length works. £6. The Stahl Theatre, West Street, Oundle PE8 4EJ. 01832 273930. stahltickets@oundleschool. org.uk. www.oundleschool.org.uk/Stahl-Theatre.

Friday 4 – Sunday 6 March Peterborough Drama Festival Promoting performance and speaking for the under-19s: 50 trophies to win in Verse Speaking, Sight Reading, Story Telling, Acting and more. Entry form online.

Various times and entry fees Dogsthorpe Infant and Junior Schools, Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough PE1 4LHS. 01733 751792. www.peterboroughdramafestival.org.uk.

Sunday 6 March Royal Air Force in Concert 7.30pm Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir welcome the Band of the RAF Regiment to the Broadway Theatre for a concert in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund. £16-£30. Doors open 6.30pm. Broadway Theatre, Peterborough. 0333 666 3366. www.peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk.

Thursday 10 March Peterborough Decorative and Fine Art Society talk: What did the Egyptians ever do for Bolton?

10.15am Learn more about painting, china, design, architecture, pottery and bronzes in great company – this month the influence of Ancient Egypt!

First visit free. The Fleet, Fleet Way, Fletton PE2 8DL. 01733 767539/233022. publicity@ pdfas.co.uk. www.pdfas.co.uk.

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Monday 7 March Peterborough Arts Society Critique Evening 7.30pm Join members evaluating (e.g. how to capture light, atmosphere and mood) with an eye on upcoming exhibitions.

St Marks Church Hall, 82 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2SN. 01733 235340. enquiries@peterboroughartsociety.org.uk. www.peterboroughartsociety.org.uk.

Saturday 12 March Heather Mizen Silk Painting Workshop 2pm - 5pm Accompanying her exhibition, Heather Mizen guides you through the creation of your own vibrant silk painting. £40 including tea and cake or scone. All materials provided. Reservation essential. Clare Cottage, Woodgate, Helpston PE6 7ED. 01733 253330. www.clarecottage.org.

Saturday 12 March Nearly New Sale for Peterborough National Childbirth Trust 10.30am-12noon Your chance to pick up good quality nearly-new clothes and equipment. £1 donation. The Fleet, Fleet Way, Fletton PE2 8DL. www.nct.org.uk/branches/peterborough.

Saturday 12 March Spencer’s Glitter Ball 6.30pm This annual charity ball raises thousands to improve the lives of the profoundly disabled Phoenix School pupils. Drinks reception, threecourse meal, band, casino, auction and raffle. £65. East of England Showground, Oundle Road, Alwalton PE2 6XE. 01733 324568. spencersball@gmail.com.

Saturday 12 March Verdi’s Requiem at Peterborough Cathedral 7.30pm A joint performance of this exquisite piece with Peterborough Cathedral Choir, Youth Choir and Festival Chorus together with Peterborough Choral Society. £10-£25 (U-18s half price) from the Visitor Information Centre, 9 Bridge Street, Peterborough PE1 1HJ, 01733 452336 or Oundle Box Office, 01832 274734. www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk.

Monday 21 March Live Screening: Royal Opera House presents Boris Godunov 7.15pm As close as you can get to being at the ROH without the journey… and probably a better view. Book now – every seat was filled last time! £16, £13.50 concessions. Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough PE1 1EF. 01733 207239. www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

Friday 25 – Saturday 26 March Festival of Antiques 10am-4pm/9am-4.30pm Attracting punters from all over Europe, 1,700plus stalls of antiques and collectables including jewellery, china, stamps, militaria and toys. £5. Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground, Alwalton PE2 6XE. 01733 363500. www.peterborougharena.com/events.

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