Nene Valley Living January 2015 by Best Local Living

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Our experience makes yours Find your perfect holiday with your local, independent & friendly travel experts

CANADA 2015 F

rom the stunning coastal scener y of Atlantic Canada to the Prairie Provinces with their wheat filled fields and from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean,Canada is extravagant in its diversity. Visit Banff set alongside the banks of the Bow River and Lake Louise, one of the world’s most photographed lakes; the blue green waters of the lake are surrounded by the magnificent Victoria Glacier at one end and the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise at the other and soaring mountains all around. Follow the Rocky Mountaineer through the stunning scenery of British Colombia and Alberta on this most historic train route constructed over 100 years ago. Sit back and relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of forests, deep canyons and winding rivers - all journeys aboard the awardwinning Rocky Mountaineer are in daylight. Vancouver is surrounded by soaring peaks, sparkling beaches and harbour waters and is one of the most magnificent cities in the world. When you visit you will not only encounter the great outdoors but also the exciting attractions, colourful neighbourhoods and fine dining in this vibrant city. Tofino is an intriguing mix of wide sandy beaches, forest and fishing with excellent bear viewing. The hardest choice is perhaps not whether to go but where to go? Each area is unique and has its own charm, exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, exciting cosmopolitan cities, remote lodges and resorts, ranch stays and of course cruises – Canada has it all….. Oundle Travel can arrange Tailor Made itineraries to suit your taste and budget to Canada. The best time to visit is from June to September during the summer months when you can be assured of clear blue skies and good temperatures.

• To discuss your Canada holiday in more detail contact Oundle Travel on 01832 273600 or contact them via email on sales@oundletravel.co.uk where the team will be happy to advise.

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Market Place, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EA Email: sales@oundletravel.co.uk Website: www.oundletravel.co.uk

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This Issue

JANUARY 2015

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T’S never too late to improve your fitness and wellbeing. According to a recent study, if you eat well and exercise at 50, you’ll have a healthier brain aged 70. It’s good to hear that starting a new exercise regime is always worthwhile, even if you have been slow to get started! It seems obvious that finding something you enjoy is key to sticking to a regular routine. If the usual options of running, cycling or the gym don’t appeal, we have plenty of alternative ideas for you in our feature starting on page 15. It’s definitely worth trying out different classes to see what suits you: I never thought that I would enjoy circuit training, but every Saturday at 8am I’ll be out there doing my timed crunches, dips and lunges, and I now really don’t like to miss a week. If you’re the sort of person who needs a bit of pampering along the way, we’ve some great suggestions for that, too. It’s all in Lucy Banwell’s special report.

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Editor’s selection

Refresh your home

Agenda

Book a trip with Shaws!

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Boost your chances with a tutor

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Pop in to The Coffee House, Ailsworth

12 Food News

Tap&Kitchen, Oundle, reviewed

15 Body and Soul Get fit and healthy in 2015

20 Fashion

Wrap up in January

23 Eat out for less Great dining out deals

27 Protecting the past The Cathedral architect

28 Man with a Vision

Derek Lopez of Norman Cross Gallery

30 Mark and the Magic Buses The camper van king

Good luck with your resolutions and a very Happy New Year to all our readers.

32 Health and beauty notes

F ion a Cu mberpatch Editor

35 Independent learning

Nene Valley Living

Treatments and more

Cambridge Summer School

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Editor’s selection

Crockery, from a selection at Marks and Spencer Home, Queensgate Centre, Peterborough and Brotherhood Retail Park.

Planning a new look for your home in 2015? These ideas might help

Tile print bath mat, £24 (from March), BHS, Queensgate Centre, Peterborough

Rugby, football and cricket bone china mugs. £9.50. Available from sophieallport.com or call 0845 0177866

Decorative wall tile, £40, BHS, Queensgate Centre, Peterborough

Moroccan print tiles, around £45 per metre, Topps Tiles, Maskew Avenue, Peterborough Tel: 01733 895180

Set of four copper station lights, £850 (plus VAT), from Matthew Cox, Stamford, email matthew@matthewcox.com to arrange a viewing

Artists chair, with worn patina, £585 (plus VAT) from Matthew Cox, Stamford, details as before

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ENTS FROM NEWS, REVIEWS, EV PETERBOROUGH, OUNDLE AND THE VILLAGES

Plan a stress-free trip in 2015 L

ocal company Shaws Coaches has just launched a new collection of Door-2-Door holidays for 2015 along with the latest edition of their award-winning tour brochure. Featured holiday destinations include a spectacular tour of Scotland’s magical Outer Hebrides, the beautiful Isles of Scilly, Edinburgh’s world famous Tattoo, the Isle of Man, holidays by the sea and a hand-picked selection of European scenic tours, including Shaw’s unique Battlefield tours. All include the hugely popular Door 2 Door service and the option of free travel insurance. You can find out more at the company’s Coffee Morning in Maxey Village Hall on Tuesday January 20, when there’ll be an opportunity to see a film show about the company’s holidays and to meet members of the team. There’s no charge for the event – and refreshments are free- but as the Hall has limited capacity, visitors are asked to pre-book by calling 01778 342224 or email sue@ shawscoaches.co.uk to book a place. Why not take a look at Shaws’ latest day tour programme which features some great ideas for a day out? Special offer sightseeing and shopping trips start from just £10 per person, and top West End shows from just £45 per person. Particularly recommended are the firm’s Something Special

days which include a Coalport China Limited Edition tour where you can make your own posy bowl, a chance to see the world’s last flying Vulcan aircraft and a trip to the The Shard followed by afternoon tea on the river. • For further details of all Shaws holidays and day trips, free brochures and gift vouchers, ring 01778 342224, call at the office at 49 High Street, Maxey, Peterborough, email enquiries@shawscoaches.co.uk or visit the website, www.shawscoaches.co.uk

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f you work in central Peterborough and like tasty, healthy takeaway food, visit Jeremy Smith’s Boho streetfood stand in Bridge Street (near the Rivergate Centre entrance). We tried grilled halloumi flatbread with fresh slaw, homemade hummus and salad, a beautiful blend of flavours for only £2.60. You can also get homemade falafel in flatbread, hot roast vegetables and chicken. There is freshly made coffee and soft drinks to go. Jeremy’s food is available 11.30am – 2.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Creating a forest for Peterborough P

eterborough has one of the lowest levels of tree coverage in the UK and by 20121 over 25,000 homes will have been built in the city, meaning more built up areas and more residents. Now there is a project aimed at restoring green spaces by planting more trees. Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) runs Forest for Peterborough, a project to plant over 180,000 trees in and around the city and surrounding countryside by 2030 – that’s one tree for every person living in the city. The new network of wooded areas will improve green spaces, as well as the air quality, and will ensure that Peterborough is less vulnerable to the effects of flooding and other extreme weather. The tree planting will form a vital network of wildlife corridors which provide biodiverse habitats. In the last four years, PECT has planted over 74,000 trees. At least 9,000 need to be planted each year to meet the target. If you’d like to get involved as a volunteer on tree planting days, visit the website at www.pect.org.uk, email info@pect.org.uk or call 01733 568408 • To donate to PECT, which is a not for profit organisation, simply text PECT20 and the amount you want to donate to 70070.

Care Matters

Amy Kennedy of Home Instead Senior Care urges relatives to consider all the options when it comes to caring for loved ones at home

ith more and more people falling outside of social services eligibility criteria for care visits at home and with stories of poor quality care frequently making the headlines, choosing the right care provider has never been so important. As a home care provider, we at Home Instead are aware of the challenges that families face in putting quality care in place for their relatives. We are also receiving enquiries from families who simply aren’t satisfied with the quality of care or the level of service they are receiving from their current provider. If the appropriate care services are available through social services or charitable organisations, it’s our duty to signpost all of the options available to that individual. For most families, the first step is to arrange a care consultation with our Care Manager in the client’s home where we would explore the possibilities and find out what sort of care the individual wants. Frequently, our care provision starts with companionship, meal preparation or light housekeeping which may only require a few visits a week, and then develops as the individuals’ needs change, all the way through to daily personal care and specialist Alzheimer’s care. • For more information, or to arrange a care consulation, contact Home Instead Senior Care on 01733 333342 or visit www.homeinstead. co.uk

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NEWS, REVIEWS, EVENTS

Boost your child’s chances I

t sometimes seems as if competition has never been so fierce for school places and university courses. If your child needs extra help to fulfil their potential, private tutor Sue Brown may be able to help. She offers assistance with Common Entrance exams, SATS English and Maths, and GCSE English and Maths, as well as help writing personal statements and with interview practice. Sue has worked in education for many years and is a former principal of an adult education institute. She has taught in state and independent schools and is a member of the Teaching Advocacy Programme and the National Numeracy Strategy. “I am passionate about education,” she says. Based in the Kettering area, Sue is happy to discuss your student’s needs. She can also offer training for adults who need to improve their interview skills. • For more information, call Sue Brown on 07800 765090 or email slb7_sba@hotmail.com Her website is at: www.tuition-training.co.uk

Help with your new baby T

he arrival of a new baby can be a completely overwhelming experience. Although some new parents can draw on the help and experience of family members, not everyone is lucky enough to be able to access support. Anita Ribbons, a nursery nurse with some 30 years’ experience, is now offering a range of services to help out via her business Finding My Feet. She provides nursery nurse support at home, where after a telephone call and a chat about your needs, she will visit you at home at a convenient time. “It may be that mums and dads want advice about feeding, settling their baby, or coping with colic,” says Anita. The visits are charged at £25 per hour (within a 15 mile radius of Castor), including a consultation call. Anita is also offering local five week baby massage courses. The next one begins on January 13 at Kiddicare, Peterborough. It costs £42 for the course. “Massage promotes a loving bond and relaxation,” explains Anita. “It’s good for mums with post natal depression, and it can really help if the baby is experiencing problems with colic or teething. It’s also a great way to meet other mums.” After each session, Anita is available in the Kiddicare café for extra advice and support. Baby massage courses can be held in your own home, minimum of 4 people. • For more information, or to book a place on one of the Finding My Feet baby massage courses, call Anita on 07740475621. You can visit her website at www. findingmyfeetbabycourses.com • Massage courses are available starting January 13 and February 24 at Kiddicare.

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nterior Window Shutters or Plantation Shutters as they are also known are becoming an increasingly popular window covering thanks to their beautiful aesthetic appeal and the wide range of applications they can fit. So what are the advantages over curtains or blinds? • They offer excellent light control through operable louvres and panels • They are ideal for overlooked homes, as they provide privacy • You can have them fitted to any window or door, no matter what size or shape • They help to keep rooms warmer in winter and cooler in summer • Easy to clean and low maintenance • Help block out noise • Can be used as room dividers and on patio doors J&S Interiors in Peterborough is a leading supplier of made to measure interior window shutters and provide a local service supplying and installing the S:CRAFT range. These shutters are manufactured at state of the art production facilities where the wood is kiln dried twice to help prevent bowing and warping. They are built to last for years. J&S offer the widest range of shutter styles, louvre sizes, colours and options and will guide you through the selection process to find the right solution for your home and budget. If you order by February 14, you can take advantage of 20 per cent off in the S:CRAFT Shutters Sale. • Call J&S Interiors on 01733 558864 to book an appointment. The showroom is at Phorpres Close, Cygnet Park, Peterborough PE7 8FZ

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ree entry to Sacrewell, near Wansford, for one day only. On January 24, admission fees will be waived so that staff can tell visitors all about the exciting events planned for 2015. These include a star party on February 21, a traditional spring fair on May 3 and 4 and lots of summer fun. Sacrewell’s Heritage Lottery Fund Watermill Project is due to be completed in May and at the half way point, visitors can find out what’s happening and the big re-launch plans.

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New Years Eve - Live music, stunning 5 course set menu, only £25 per person

Café Clarkes at the Key Theatre Serving modern British cuisine. Valentine reservations now being taken.

Enjoy fresh British cuisine in a modern and vibrant setting while enjoying the views over the River Nene

OPENING TIMES Tuesday - Saturday. Lunch 12.00pm to 2.30pm. Dinner 5.00pm to 10.00pm Introductory offers available on Clarkes website. Bookings now being taken on 01733 561465

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IVING NENE VALLEY L RECOMMENDS

NEWS, REVIEWS, EVENTS

The Coffee House, Castor If you’re looking for an attractive destination to meet friends for coffee, tea, and cake or a light snack, this cosy coffee shop is worth visiting. It’s situated in the village of Ailsworth, next to the village shop. My parents and I visited on a bone chillingly cold day, and were delighted to step into a warm, beautifully styled interior with a very impressive coffee machine residing on the counter. The quirky fixtures and fittings, with china tea cup lights overhead and coffee sack posters and lined cupboards, have been designed by Bev’s Craft Works and add a fun element to this small but welcoming space with friendly staff. We ordered bowls of piping hot soup (minestrone and roasted red pepper), and a toasted panini with ham, cheese and Castor chutney. The menu consists of a number of light options, sandwiches, cheese scones, cheeseboards etc at a reasonable price. The panini (£4.95) was a really good choice, served with a fresh side salad and crisps. We had some excellent coffees and tried the home made ginger mini loaf cakes, which tasted just as good as they looked. Mum could not resist sampling the caramel milk shake which came in a cute retro style milk bottle with a red and white striped straw. Take away is available and it’s clearly a popular village venue as customers were popping in and out all the time. The Coffee House is a satellite branch of estate agents Quentin Marks, so if you are in the market for a property, there are some enticing details displayed in the windows. A selection of gifts and cards are also on sale, making this a very pleasant place to spend time. Every village should have one! Fiona Cumberpatch • 107a Peterborough Rd, Ailsworth, Peterborough PE5 7AJ Tel: 01733 380093 www.castorcoffee.co.uk . Open Monday – Friday 7.30am – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Check website for opening hours over the festive season, as these do vary.

WIN!WIN!WIN! A copy of The Buildings of England:

Cambridgeshire by Simon Bradley and Nikolaus Pevsner (Yale University Press). The Pevsner series, founded in 1951, is the unrivalled source for authoritative and comprehensive information on the architecture of the British Isles. Churches and public buildings are covered in incredible detail and depth, alongside unusual structures such as follies, toll houses and viaducts. Towns and villages are described in a series of enjoyable perambulations, and particular houses are spotlighted for their importance or interest. The publication of this revised volume on Cambridgeshire follows years of research and exploration. Thousands of buildings have been assessed and local newspapers and archives scoured for information. The result is an essential handbook for anyone who wants to know more about the buildings and history of Cambridgeshire. We have one copy, worth £35, to give away. Just tell us your favourite building in either Cambridgeshire or Northamptonshire, with a brief description of why. We’ll publish the best - and the overall winner will receive a copy of the book. Email entries to fiona@bestlocalliving.co.uk by February 3.

Nature news A major new Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve is to be created at Rushden Lakes in Northamptonshire in the centre of a globally important area for over wintering birds. Developers obtained planning permission last summer for a multi-million pound retail complex on the site inside the Nene Valley Gravel Pits ‘Special Protection Area.’ The Trust has worked closely with them to minimise environmental impact and instead boost investment into local nature. As a result, the Rushden Lakes retail complex will be built on only 31 acres, with the other 213 acres being managed as a nature reserve by the Trust, with the developer making a major contribution to the costs. A zero energy visitor centre with panoramic views will be built by the developer and run by the Trust. Corporate members Canoe2 will provide canoe hire and new greenways will be built so that visitors can explore without disturbing wildlife. A restored bridge and footpatch to Irthingborough will create a large space for people to enjoy.

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FOOD & DRINK

Food News Local food, drink and restaurant reviews

From the Riverford Kitchen Baked potatoes with a cheesy kale filling Perfect comfort food! We’ve added some greens to offset the cheese. Baking potatoes aren’t a variety – it’s all in the size Ingredients • 4 baking potatoes • Olive oil • Sea salt and ground pepper • 50g curly kale, cabbage or chard • 150g strong cheddar, grated Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees C. Put the potatoes in a baking dish,

prick a few times with a sharp knife. Rub them with a little olive oil and sprinkle over some salt. Bake for approx. one and a half hours, until the insides are tender and the outsides are crispy. While the potatoes are cooking, boil the kale for four minutes.

Drain, refresh in a bowl of ice cold water, drain again then pick the leaves away from the stems. Chop the leaves and keep to one side (discard stems). Remove potatoes from the oven. Leave until just cool enough to handle, then slice off the tops. Using a teaspoon, scoop

out most of the insides, being careful not to break the skin. Mash in a bowl, adding three quarters of the cheese and the chopped kale. Season, and spoon the mixture back into the potatoes. Sprinkle over the rest of the cheese. Bake for 15 -20 minutes until golden.

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The Tap & Kitchen, Oundle T

he Tap & Kitchen seems to have sprung up from nowhere in an incredibly short space of time. Situated at Oundle Wharf, just out of the town centre, it has been launched by the team behind Nene Valley Brewery. The interior of the waterside establishment is an interesting blend of eclectic vintage signs and whimsy alongside gleaming industrial chic (there are some serious light fittings in here!). It’s not stark: the main area of the restaurant is carpeted, with comfortable chairs and there are some padded booths at the far end. The bar is functional but very stylish, with tall stools and a wooden floor. We arrived on a Tuesday lunch time and the joint was jumping. The typewritten menu was so appetising, it was hard to make a decision (and that doesn’t happen so often). My colleague Bridget opted for a starter of twice baked cheese soufflé, while I chose the beetroot cured smoked salmon with crème fraiche,

horse radish and roast beets. Our food arrived promptly, and we were delighted with our choices. Bridget’s airy soufflé was served with perfectly ripe pears and walnuts with a welldressed, crunchy salad. My beetroot smoked salmon was fresh and light. For my main, I had the classic burger with fries and Bridget chose smoked haddock on bubble and squeak with a poached egg on top. When I spoke to manager Dan Coshan a few months ago, he promised that the chips would be something special. He was even talking about employing a ‘chip committee’ to make sure they were exactly right. He also said the

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ketchup would be homemade. Both pledges have been kept and it’s the small details like this which really pay off. I also enjoyed the bowl of fresh slaw (mayonnaise-free and better for it), and the juicy, steak-like burger in its toasted brioche bun. Bridget’s fish dish was piping hot with strong, savoury flavours. The fish was fresh and meaty and she liked the mustard sauce which accompanied it. I was too full for dessert but Bridget ordered a wonderful crème fraiche panna cotta with spiced cranberry compote, served with homemade shortbread and orange sorbet, “a lovely combination of tart and sweet flavours.” Prices are around £5 - £7 for starters, and £9 - £14 for mains. Of course, with the NVB team behind it, the drinks menu is exceptionally good, and offers an excellent range of beers brewed next door. But you can also order cocktails, and plenty of choices of wine by the glass. It’s great to see a new independent venture hitting its stride and attracting so many people. We’ve already booked return visits - and hope for many more to come. Fiona Cumberpatch • Tap & Kitchen, Oundle Wharf, Station Rd, Oundle PE8 4DE Tel: 01832 275069 info@tapandkitchen.com

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ASHA’S SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Incorporating Asha’s Inspired Living and Asha’s Attire

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Introductory Saturday 17th Saturday 28th Saturday 28th

Workshop January 10.00am - 2.30 pm February 10.00am - 2.30 pm March 10.00am - 2.30 pm

Advanced Workshop Saturday 21st February 10.00am - 2.30pm Lampshade Workshop Wednesday 28th January Saturday 14th March Phone 01832 275605 for further details

Asha’s Attire for ‘Sandwich’, Braintree and Susy D clothing. Quality leather goods,scarves, jewellery and watches

Cashmere sweaters, ponchos, scarves, hats and gloves arriving Friday 12th December.

OPENING HOURS: TUESDAY - SATURDAY 9.00AM - 5.00PM

Asha’s, The Bazaar, West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EJ Telephone 01832 275605 Asha’s Attire 01832 275259 Email: barbara@ashas.net - www.ashas.net

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Mind, body and soul

As 2015 dawns, turn over a new leaf and improve your health and well-being. Lucy Banwell rounds up the best fitness classes, transformative beauty treatments and alternative therapies in the region Tracy McCartney Personal trainer Tracy McCartney offers a bespoke fitness training service across Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. A GB triathlete, Tracy is well placed to advice on all aspects of fitness and nutrition. She favours training outdoors using cardio techniques and weights, promising improvements in fitness, strength and confidence. ‘My clients have seen results after just a few short weeks of following my training and nutrition plans,’ says Tracy. ‘As your Personal Trainer, your goal will be my goal!’ Individual personal training sessions cost from £25 per hour including a nutritional plan. Tel: 07720 662224 www.tracymccartneypt.co.uk

Set your goals

Personal Trainer Tracy McCartney shares her tips on how to maximise your health and fitness this January

Set a target

Set a positive goal to achieve before the end of the year. It could be to run or walk 5 kilometres or complete a 10 mile cycle.

Buddy up

Find a friend to train with, and make it a regular commitment. Training with others is a great motivator as you will be less likely to swap the trainers for the couch if someone is waiting for you at the door!

Don’t give everything up

The quickest way to failure is to take away all the treats in one fell swoop. Take it a step at a time by making moderate changes, such as reducing portion sizes and increasing vegetable intake.

Work that body

PERSONAL TRAINERS & GYMS Houghton Fitness Jamie Houghton’s ‘Fit4Life’ bootcamp sessions are legendary and for very good reason – they get results. Participants meet at Oundle Rugby Club three times a week to be put through their paces with a varied exercise class designed to burn fat quickly and efficiently. Membership also includes a free nutritional plan

and cookbook. Previous bootcampers have experienced rapid weight loss and significant improvements in strength and energy levels. The 45-minute sessions are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6.30am, 9.30am and 6.30pm. A one-off 5-week bootcamp costs £97, rising to a 3-month membership for £77 per month. An initial ‘experience’ week in which new starters can try three classes before committing is £9. Tel: 07933 913197 www.houghtonfitness.co.uk

Get outside

Exercising outside will encourage your body to release serotonin and endorphins. These hormones give us the feel good factor, so training outside will make you feel happier, more exhilarated and fitter!

Make it a habit

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HEALTH & BEAUTY PERSONAL TRAINERS & GYMS

DP Fitness Dan Whiter is a former army officer who means business when it comes to helping his clients get fit. He can help with weight loss, improving muscle tone or preparing for a particular event. He also has specific expertise in endurance fitness and expeditionary fitness, having run several marathons and ultra marathons himself. As well as one-to-one training, Dan runs circuit training classes at Nassington Village Hall on Thursdays and Fridays at 9.30am and on Saturdays at 8am. £5 per session. His personal training sessions cost £40 per hour with 10% off if 10 sessions are booked. SPECIAL OFFER: Book a course of 10 personal training sessions in January and get a further 15% off Tel: 07760 992345 www.facebook.com/ DPFitnessPersonalTraining

Oundle Fitness This friendly gym on the outskirts of Oundle offers state-of-the-art workout equipment and effective fitness classes. Membership costs from £27 per month. Exercise classes including pilates, yoga, boxercise and spinning cost £5.50 per session for non-members. SPECIAL OFFER: Join this January and receive your first month’s membership half price and no joining fee. Plus try before you buy on all classes and gym sessions. Oundle Fitness, 33 Nene Valley Business Park, Oundle, PE8 4HN Tel: 01832 27 33 37 www.oundlefitness.com

Charity weight loss If you’re determined to lose weight this January, why not raise money for a good cause at the same time? Thorpe Hall hospice in Peterborough is launching its ‘Sue Ryder’s Largest Loser’ campaign this January to encourage people to embark on a sponsored slim. Each participating gym, including The Fitness Station and Feel Good Fitness in Peterborough, will offer up to six sponsored slimmers a free 10-week membership package. Participants will need to pay a £50 registration fee to Sue Ryder and pledge to raise a minimum £200 in sponsorship. All the money raised will go towards Sue Ryder’s £6million appeal to raise money for a new, purpose-built hospice on the Thorpe Hall site. The winner will be crowned ‘Sue Ryder’s Largest Loser’ following a weigh-in at the end of March. If you’re interested in taking part, contact Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall on 01733 225 999 or email: thorpe.fundraising@sueryder.org

ZUMBA Zumba with Sophie Zumba classes feature high energy music, Latin-based dance moves and guaranteed fun. Brilliant for improving fitness – whatever your level. Former dancer and athletics coach Sophie Hurford offers a number of vibrant Zumba classes in and around Peterborough. Her week kicks off with a Zumba Gold class – a lower impact version of Zumba aimed at beginners or older participants – at 6pm at the Voyager Academy in Walton. This is followed by a standard Zumba Fitness session at the same venue at 7pm. Tuesday classes are 11.30am at the Colonel Dane Memorial Hall in Alwalton and 7pm at Stanground Academy Sports Centre. Then on Wednesdays she’s at the Voyager Academy in Walton at 6.30pm. Sophie’s classes cost £5 per session or 10 classes for £45. SPECIAL OFFER: Take both the Zumba Gold class and Zumba Fitness on a Monday evening for just £6. Tel: 07594880617 www.zumbawithsophie.co.uk

Dani Calitri Also offering Zumba classes in the area is Dani Calitri. Her classes are suitable for all ages and fitness levels and newcomers are made to feel very welcome. And for busy mums, kids are welcome to come along and join in for no extra charge. Dani’s classes run on Mondays at 9.30am at The Joan Strong Centre in Oundle and at 6.30pm at Castor Primary School. On Thursdays she’s at Nassington Village Hall at 6.30pm and on Fridays at Oundle’s Queen Victoria Hall at 10am. Classes cost £5 each or £40 for a 10-class pass. SPECIAL OFFER: Try before you buy. A free first session for newcomers Tel: 07973273494 Email: daniella.calitri@hotmail.co.uk

Zumba with Sonja Never a dull moment with Sonja at the helm. She runs classes Monday – Thursday at the Hampton Leisure Centre and Fourfields Primary School in Yaxley, a mix of morning and evening sessions. Wednesdays class at Hampton Leisure Centre, 10.30am – 11.15 is the lower impact Zumba GOLD. Contact Sonja on 0779792201, email zumbawithsonja.com or visit her website www.zumbawithsonja.com

PILATES Nina Scott Pilates Pilates uses controlled movements, stretches and specific breathing patterns to improve core strength and flexibility. Nina Scott’s classes are small, friendly and welcoming, promising a guaranteed improvement in core strength and well-being. Her classes are held at Glapthorn Village Hall at 7pm on Mondays, 6.30pm on Tuesdays and 9.30am on Wednesdays. Sessions last for an hour, have a maximum of 12 participants and costs £49 for a block of seven classes. One-to-one sessions are £40 per hour or £220 for six sessions. These are taught on the Reformer – a specialist piece of equipment which accentuates Pilates movements and increases the benefits. SPECIAL OFFER: Book a block of eight Reformer or One-toOne mat sessions (or a mixture of the two) during January and receive 35% off, paying £208 instead of the usual £320. Nina will also be offering Total Barre classes from early 2015 at Oundle’s newly refurbished Fletton House. This is a ballet-based exercise class which combines elements of Pilates, dance, cardio and strength training. A fun way to sculpt a sleek, lean physique. Session times to be confirmed. See Nina’s website for more details. Tel: 07428 145718 www.ninascottpilates.com

YOGA Barefoot Yoga Held in a warm and stylish studio just outside Oundle, Barefoot Yoga’s classes are small and inviting. Focusing on Hatha yoga techniques, Charlotte Barford includes a neck and shoulder massage in every class to give her students a deeply relaxing experience. Classes cost £8 and have a maximum of seven participants. Open level classes which are suitable for beginners run on Tuesdays at 9am and 7pm, Wednesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 7pm. Intermediate Level Yoga classes are held on Fridays at 9.15am.

Barefoot Yoga will also be running two special ‘Restorative’ classes to help counteract the stresses and strains of the festive period. ‘We’ll focus on deepening the breath,’ says Charlotte, ‘allowing the nervous system to slow down to bring us to a more present, calm and relaxed state.’ These sessions, costing £8 each, will be held at 10am on Wednesday 31 December and 10am on Friday 2 January. Booking essential via email or phone. Barefoot Yoga, The Old Hospital, Wood Lane, Oundle, PE8 5TP Tel: 01832 272 887 Email: charlotte@barefootyoga.co.uk

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A more beautiful you

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Lisa Claypole’s beauty rooms in Tansor offer the latest innovations in beauty treatments in a relaxed, country setting. The hottest treatment at the moment is the Environ facial which administers active forms of vitamins A, C, E to the skin through the use of sound waves and small electrical impulses. “Environ products and treatments offer incredible anti-ageing, smoothing and calming benefits to the skin,” says Lisa Claypole. “We’ve seen some really impressive improvements in fine lines and skin tone, and this product also works really well for clients who have had problems with acne or redness.” From £45 for an Active Vitamin Treatment. Elysia’s Lipofirm Plus treatments are very popular. Through the use of ultrasound and bi-polar radio frequency, outstanding results in inch loss and skin tightening can be achieved in areas such as the tummy, thighs and buttocks. From £320 for a course of 8 treatments. SPECIAL OFFER: Quote offer code ENV15 and get £15 off an Environ facial throughout January Elysia Health & Beauty, Tansor, Oundle, PE8 5HP Tel: 01832 226328 www.elysiahealthandbeauty.com

Pure Health & Beauty Pure Health & Beauty offers a range of beauty and holistic treatments. Specialities include Thalgo facials which utilise active marine ingredients, massages and Jessica GELeration manicures. SPECIAL OFFER: Enjoy a back massage, a Thalgo Purity Ritual Facial and a Gel Manicure for only £75, a saving of £10, until the end of January Pure Health & Beauty, Church Farm, Main Street, Glapthorn, PE8 5BE Tel: 01832 272310 www.purebeautyglapthorn.co.uk

Oundle House of Beauty Previously known as ‘Beauty With Ruth’, Oundle House of Beauty is now trading under a new name and specialises in Dermalogica facials, massage and Laser Hair Removal. The salon has also recently introduced IPL Skin Rejuvenation treatments which boost collagen and elastin to give an instant plumping effect to the face and a softening of lines and wrinkles. The results are impressive and very quick – a typical treatment only takes 15 minutes so it’s perfect for a lunch-hour freshen up! The salon is holding a ‘Detox Your Make-Up Bag’ event on Thursday 15 January. Call to book your half hour makeover slot between midday and 7pm. The session costs £10 which is redeemable against any of the Jane Iredale mineral make-up products. SPECIAL OFFER: 15% off all Dermalogica products throughout January Oundle House of Beauty, West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 275578 www.beautywithruthoundle.co.uk

Prestons Health A new ‘Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction’ course is available at Prestons Health in Peterborough from 21 January. The 10-session course led by experienced practitioner Barbara Reid aims to offer more effective stress management and better emotional balance. The course will run on Wedesday evenings, 6.30pm- 8.30pm and includes one full-day workshop from 10am - 4pm on Sunday 15 March. The cost is £250 which includes tuition, a learning manual and three practice CDs. SPECIAL OFFER: Quote offer code holistichealth2015 to get a 20% discount off your first session of Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Sports Massage or Chiropody at Preston Health’s Peterborough clinic throughout January. Tel: 01733 565911 www.prestonshealth.co.uk

MEDITATION Drolma Buddhist Centre, Peterborough If you’re hoping to reduce stress in 2015, give meditation a try. The Drolma Buddhist Centre in Peterborough is offering a special workshop on 10 January entitled ‘Fresh start to the New Year’ which will focus on meditationbased positive resolutions for the year ahead. The workshop runs from 10.30am- 3pm and costs £20 per person including a light vegetarian lunch. Weekly meditation classes are also held at the Centre on Tuesdays at 7pm (£6 per class) and on Wednesdays at 1pm (£5 per class). “We’re offering Buddhist meditation practices but our courses are open to everyone,” says Kelsang Nyingpo, the Buddhist nun who runs the classes. “I believe meditation can help reduce stress and help one become more peaceful and grounded.” Tel: 01733 755444 www.drolmacentre.org.uk

Jackie Bland Meditation teacher Jackie Bland will be offering a 5-week ‘Beginners Meditation/ Mindfulness Course’ on Thursday nights at 7.15pm in Warmington Village Hall starting on 29 January. She will introduce her students to the basics of meditation and include meditation practice within each session. The course costs £45 per person for all 5 sessions. Tel: 07786 566779 Email: jacquelinedbland@aol.com

REFLEXOLOGY Former nurse Liz Brock is an experienced reflexologist offering a holistic approach to her clients’ needs. This ancient practice of reflexology involves specific pressure techniques being applied to hands or feet to promote relaxation, encourage healing and achieve an improved state of well-being. The practice is believed to aid fertility problems and to be useful following trauma, illness or injury. Sessions cost £35 per hour. Lily Holistics Reflexology 4 Old North Road, Wansford, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6LB Tel: 01780 789919 or 07545 578844 www.lilyholistics.net NENE VALLEY LIVING JANUARY 2015

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FASHION

Slim pickings January is always a difficult month for fashion – winter stock looks dark or is in the sale and new spring stock is arriving steadily with new shoots of colour. Sally Stillingfleet takes a long hard look at a couple of ‘Super Slimmers’ Julie and Gary and runner Emma, who are embracing new challenges for 2015 JULIE & GARY Just over eleven stone in weight, Julie embarked on a life change when she met Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant Jayne Bolster. Jayne helped Julie lose the weight and suggested she became a consultant in her own right. Now both Julie and huband and business partner Gary run their own business in Easton on the Hill offering fantastic support, CWP programmes and invaluable morale-boosting chats. Both understand the process from their personal perspectives and are adverts for sticking to something and reaping the rewards. “People say you’re so lucky; it’s not luck. The plan does work,” Julie explained. Gary saw the results of his amazing shrinking wife and decided to lose weight; after being an active man he slid into the spiral of takeaways and inactivity. Gary decided he could offer men the support and encouragement they need to start shedding pounds.

Both Julie and Gary agreed it was difficult to get excited about clothes “when psychologically you have made up your mind it won’t fit!” At Energy of Stamford, Sarah and Claire “were brilliant!” Julie enthused. “When you are bigger you dread trying on jeans - finding jeans which are a size 10 instead of a size 22 was fantastic!” Sarah fitted both out in new jeans with matching floral shirt for Gary; Julie had the casual Postcard from Brighton treatment, with a layered look. Paul Richman fitted Gary out with a smart evening suit and Julie wore the dress she chose for their Slimmer of the Year awards dinner. Gary: - Replay Anbass jeans £130, Scotch and Soda shirt £80 and jacket £230 all from Energy. Suit from Paul Richman. Julie: - Pepe Regent jeans £90, Postcard from Brighton pink top £55, vest £30 all from Energy.

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EMMA Emma Sowden embarked on a gruelling challenge to run five marathons in 2015 in memory of her father, who lost his battle with cancer at 59. With immense encouragement from the Stamford Striders running group Emma is running for The Institute for Cancer Research. Having set up her own estate agency business with Tom Wallis in May Emma was thrilled to have the run of Arch Label Agency close by her new premises. Having dropped two dress sizes through her training she tends to favour darker

Navy silk Madderson sleeveless ruffle blouse £80, Derek Lam navy skirt £150

colours and wanted a change. Susie from Arch picked out a beautiful silk Todd Lynn dress which she could easily wear in the office for showing clients round properties. A shorter hemmed skirt and little blouse could equally work well at Sowden Wallis or for nights out. If you would like to support Emma & Cancer Research, you can donate at https://www.justgiving.com/Emma-Sowden2 She is also doing a 50km run on Aug 23rd 2015 Red Todd Lynn printed dress £190, worn with patent Miu Miu shoes £120, all Arch Label Agency

Julie and Gary Spires – Slimmer of the Year finalists jspires2011@hotmail.co.uk Julie mob: 07590 695871 Gary mob: 07974 376606 Energy – 9 Ironmonger St. Tel. 01780 765633 Arch Label Agency – 43 St. Peter’s Street. Tel. 01780 764746 Many thanks to Karen and the Maples team for hair and make-up. Tel. 01780 752 725 24 St. Mary’s St. Stamford. Pictures by Elli Dean (07932 055548) www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK

Eat out for less Purse strings may be tightened as we recover from festive spending, but you can still eat out with these good value January deals Dexters, Oundle

The Crown, Elton From January 12, there is a fixed price menu featuring a changing selection of Crown Inn classics. Starters such as the popular smoked salmon platter with capers and buttered brown bread will be on offer, along with mains including the pub’s popular secret recipe bangers with mash, and puddings such as sticky toffee sponge or a cheese board. The fixed price menu runs on week days only, and is priced at two courses for £12.95 a head, and three courses at £16.95 a head. • The Crown Inn, Duck St, Elton PE8 6RQ Tel: 01832 280232 www.thecrowninn.org

Some great offers here through January and February. On Monday nights, order the ‘starter week in style:’ choose one of the starter sharing platters free when you order your main course (2-4 guests). Take away Tuesday. You can buy any two take away pizzas for £15, three for £20 or the family dinner, two pizzas, garlic pizza bread and fries, £20 (takeaway or collection only). The thin based pizzas are freshly prepared and cooked in house in the new stone baked pizza oven. Wednesday night is steak night. All Trendall’s premium quality 28 day aged local beef, select from four steaks with grilled tomato, mushrooms, fat chips, onion rings and choice of sauce, from £14 pp. Thursday is ‘burger VAT.’ Choose any of the burgers, cheddar, stilton, veggie or Cajun chickn and Dexters will cover the VAT equivalent for you (20 per cent). On Monday – Friday, there is a £10 for two courses lunch on offer, to compliment the full menu and sandwich menu. • 1 -3 Market Place, Oundle PE8 4BQ Tel: 01832 273366

The Black Horse, Nassington Crazy steak night every Tuesday from 6 – 8.30pm. An eight ounce sirloin steak, cooked to your taste and served with all the trimmings, £9.95. The Sunday roast dinners at £9.95 per person are also great value, and portion sizes are very generous. • Fotheringhay Rd, Nassington, Peterborough PE8 6QU

East, Peterborough East is ringing in the New Year with a delicious new two course Street Food menu for only £10 per person. New to Peterborough, Street Food is influenced by local culture. The best food from South East Asian countries is often sold and eaten on the streets, and East would like to invite you to come and try some of these traditional dishes in the comfortable surroundings of their restaurant. The menu will be available through January, and runs from Sunday until Thursday evenings. • www.charters-bar.co.uk Lower Deck, Charters, Town Bridge, Peterborough PE1 1FP Tel: 01733 315700

The Red Lion, Warmington For the Early Doors deal, buy one meal and get the second half price on selected items (Tuesday to Saturday, table clear by 8pm if required) at this friendly village pub. • Peterborough Rd, Warmington, PE8 6TN Tel: 01832 280362

The Kings Arms, Polebrook Here’s a great deal: eat in fish and chips every Tuesday between 6 and 9pm, just £5 a head. • Kings Arms Lane, Polebrook. Tel: 01832 272363 www.thekingsarms-polebrook.co.uk

The White Swan, Woodnewton Two excellent deals are available at this lovely village pub. Pre-book a table on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 6pm-7pm and get 20 per cent off your food bill. The Autumn Lunch Club will also be continuing into 2015: over 60s can get starters and puds for £3 and main courses for £5.50 (including a mid week roast) on Tuesday and Wednesday lunch times. • 22 Main Street, Woodnewton PE8 5EB Tel: 01780 470944

The Wicked Witch, Ryhall Now under the management of acclaimed chef Dameon Clarke, it’s worth checking out this restaurant near Stamford. Eat two courses for £14.95, and add a third course for £3. Offer valid from Tuesday January 13 to Tuesday March 31. Please mention the offer when booking. • Bridge St, Ryhall, PE9 4HH Tel: 01780 763649 www.thewickedwitchexperience.co.uk NENE VALLEY LIVING JANUARY 2015

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PEOPLE

Protecting the past Stephen Oliver has recently taken up his new role as Peterborough Cathedral’s Architect at a time of new development for the city’s stunning landmark. Words: Sue Dobson

TEPHEN Oliver, Peterborough Cathedral’s newly appointed Architect, looks pensive. “Evensong has been sung here for nigh on 900 years, give or take the Civil War, and it will be for the next 900 years. That’s a humbling thought and quite a responsibility.” On this dank evening, a bone-chilling mist swirls through the winter darkness. Inside the cathedral it is warm, in temperature and in atmosphere. As we talk, quiet preparations are being made for the evening service. To the visitor and regular worshipper alike, this is an awe-inspiring building. To an architect with a passion for churches and historic buildings, to be entrusted with the care of its fabric is exciting, if a little daunting. Stephen’s love of ancient buildings stems from childhood. “My father was a builder and my mother an archaeologist, so I guess some of their interests rubbed off on me,” he smiles. Perhaps it’s in the genes – his great-grandfather worked for the distinguished architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. There are more family connections today. His wife Mary is a conservation officer for a local council and when his six-year old daughter Elizabeth brings home her artwork from school, she proffers her pictures with pride: “I’ve drawn a church for you, daddy”. Since gaining his MA at Cambridge, Stephen’s working life as an architect has exclusively been concerned with historic buildings – even his first job involved new build projects in historic settings. Working on the completion of St

Edmundsbury Cathedral underlined his interest in ecclesiastical architecture. “I’ve always loved church buildings and I was keen to do that kind of work in my professional life. Needless to say I’m utterly thrilled to have been appointed Cathedral Architect. Peterborough Cathedral is magnificent.”

Listed buildings The duties of a Cathedral Architect are set in statute and they include advising not only on the repair and restoration of the cathedral itself, but also the over 40 listed properties in the cathedral’s Minster Precincts. Stephen brings years of experience to this task, his impressive CV spanning work on cathedrals, churches, Oxford and Cambridge colleges and numerous appointments as inspecting architect for National Trust, English Heritage and Churches Conservation Trust properties. A current project is an extension to Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, “Shakespeare’s church”, which dates back to the 13th century and is considered one of England’s most beautiful parish churches. No stranger to our area, he is property architect to Lyveden New Bield and Canons Ashby in Northamptonshire and has seen through all the stages of specialist repair and conservation of Apethorpe Palace, the remarkable Jacobean mansion that was rescued by English Heritage in 2004. A man who values continuity, he says it’s wonderful to be able to look back on the

history of a building and learn about its builders through, for example, stonemasons’ and carpenters’ marks, but also to look forward from the present time to visualize its future. He has a special interest in the Arts and Crafts Movement and in the use of traditional building materials and craft skills in conservation work and alterations to historic buildings. Elected a member of the Art Workers Guild, an organization of distinguished craftspeople, artists and designers that was founded in 1882 to promote the highest standards of excellence in all of the applied arts, he was the Guild’s honorary architect for five years. Quietly spoken and self-effacing, Stephen is not one to shout about his successes, but there have been many, among them the 2009 President’s Award of the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association for the “bold re-ordering” of the historic Catholic parish Church of St Peter and St Paul in Wolverhampton, in which, the citation states “the quality of the art and craftsmanship was exemplary”. With the development plans at Peterborough Cathedral in full swing, it’s an interesting time for Stephen as he takes over from Canon Julian Limentani, who retired as Cathedral Architect at the end of last year after 25 years in the role. “I’m relishing the challenge,” he tells me, before heading off “to look at a floor. After that I’ll stay for Evensong. It’s one of the perks of the job.” NENE VALLEY LIVING JANUARY 2015

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PEOPLE Derek Lopez of Norman Cross Art Gallery talks to Yasmin Bradley Portrait: Nigel Griffiths

BLAZE of expressionist colour by Tas Severis greets me as I open the arched door of the Norman Cross Gallery near Peterborough. Once the stable building to the Governor’s House of the Napoleonic Barracks that housed 7,000 prisoners-of-war, the gallery, along with the house, has been painstakingly restored by Derek Lopez and his wife, Mary. It now plays host to a range of eclectic exhibitions of work, much commissioned by Derek himself. These works are by living, internationally-renowned and often local artists. A model of the prison, however, remains a permanent feature, and straw marquetry and hand- carved wood or animal bone artefacts by Napoleonic (mainly French) prisoners are exhibited in a glass cabinet alongside modern silver jewellery. Both a sense of place and history underpin Derek’s passion as a collector, commissioner and curator. Like many committed to enhancing local cultural experience, Lopez started life as an ‘outsider’ in Bangalore, India. Brought up in Peterborough city centre, the flat, seemingly barren Cambridgeshire landscape was never far from view and left him with a profound sense of being deeply connected to the rich, black fen soil. “It represents our roots … where it all began,” he explains. Perhaps it takes the eye of a newcomer, someone not totally submerged in or taking our locality for granted, to gather perspective on the subtle colours and intrinsic value of our surroundings and what we have to lose.

“Our area is in danger of becoming a giant housing development with few facilities, cafes or local shops from where creative people, professionals and decision-makers with no sense of belonging or motivation to improve the environment increasingly move out… or never move in,” says Derek. He sees art as meeting the needs of the soul. “Art speaks if only we want to listen. Mental illness and obesity are burgeoning as trapped in our drone-like existence, we seek to fill the void that rampant consumerism cannot.” Exhibitions planned for 2015 include more from British Cypriot Tas Severis’ stunningly vibrant pastels and a re-visit from “The Cathedral in Red”- a vision for ‘stone gone cold.’ Last year, the Gallery celebrated the bicentenary of the camp’s closure with specially commissioned works examining wars through

Man with a Vision the ages from various human perspectives and welcomed the accomplished and innovative artist, Gilson Lavis, drummer and rhythmic force behind the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. 2015 is the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo and end of the Napoleonic Wars and this will be celebrated. This year, however, Derek primarily aspires to position the Gallery as a focal point for artistic activity and collaboration for the uninitiated not just investors. As a successful businessman, he is not disingenuous about the importance of selling works but he also aspires to bring together and challenge undervalued groups including teenagers and older people. Both these groups too, for very different reasons, are the least risk-averse. “It was often in the last years of their life that artists discovered radical ways to create. Turner, for instance, unimpressed with becoming part of the Establishment was arguably the first to find Abstraction in his bid to paint

light. Disability forced the bedridden Matisse to experiment with giant cut-outs such as The Snail, now in Tate Modern and Monet’s partial blindness led to his ground-breaking impressionistic depictions of irises in the Giverney gardens,” says Derek. “At borders, where diverse elements meet and conflict: youth and age; sky and soil; dark and light; East and West, interesting things always happen. Gainsborough epitomised the English countryside; Constable put East Anglia on the global map: we need visual artists whose work internationally defines and interprets the fens and crucially, makes us proud to belong.” If you represent a local arts group or educational institution and/or have a creative project that you think meets these criteria or wish to visit, please contact Derek Lopez at: • Norman Cross Gallery, Norman Cross, Peterborough, PE7 3TB. 01733 245189. www.normancrossgallery.com. contact@normancrossgallery.com

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A setback overcome Soon they all realised that safer premises were needed, however, when all the equipment was stolen. Staf had already sold his car to a friend on the basis that he could buy it back once the first VW campervan was sold and was desperate for cash. At that point, he approached Bill Yemc of

Lefthandedbrain Limited, a business that funds enterprising start-ups. At first, even Bill thought the scheme was “hair brained”but on closer examination of the sevenpage business plan, he offered more funding than had been requested. Quickly, the Yaxley premises were found and they were in business. “We refuse to contemplate shortcuts,” says Staf, serious for a moment. “Every job starts off with a consultation and a repair plan dependent on the available budget and we often have to remove filler before we can even begin. At every opportunity the team recycles and up-cycles. Currently they are converting the salvageable two-thirds of a camper into a bespoke “glamping trailer”. It comes complete with shower and a minicomputer that acts as a system diagnostic, sat nav and entertainment centre - and it already has a buyer. Weird and wacky ideas are welcomed. “When a customer comes in and says he wants a fun van, which will also appeal to his five kids, our only question is subtle and understated, or completely crazy?” When the answer was ‘completely crazy’, so began the Marvel Super Hero Squad Caravelle refurb!” The satisfied customers drive up while I am there. It’s true - utterly mad covered with graffiti –style Marvel comic characters but still with that Subaru engine …and for a total refitted price of about £7,000. And what about the rest of the customer base? Restored VW campervans seem to appeal to a diverse range of people: from nostalgic older couples to young lads wanting something sporty and edgy. How about you? • Mark Stafford, Magic Bus Ltd., Mere View Industrial Estate, Yaxley, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HS. 01733 229657. 07811140195. Facebook Magicbus Ltd. staf@magicbusltd.co.uk.

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HERE are no such things as problems, just different ways to have fun,” laughs Mark Stafford – known to all as Staf, switching on the lights in his workshop to reveal a colourful bank of vintage VW campers in various stages of repair. Some of them look very poorly indeed, but each of them - even without an engines or doors (but still retaining patterned curtains) ooze echoes of family holidays, and freedom, and fresh air. It is a given that a single VW camper has more character than all your estate cars put together, but even in their prime they were hopelessly temperamental and greedy fuel consumers, doing just 24mpg. The genuine article is also becoming increasingly rare and expensive with original split-screen models coming in at anything up to £40,000. This is where Staf, once a well-paid but bored civil engineer, and his ‘good-boy mechanics’ come in, sourcing vans from Eastern Europe that are re-fitted with quiet and efficient 180 bhp Japanese Subaru Impreza engines that “outstrip a turbo-Golf and last 40 years!” Interior and bodywork too are transformed : an erstwhile bricklayer’s van gleams with new wheels, bodywork, internet radio and angel eyes. A green beauty hidden in a Berlin bush for years is about to be made-over in white and cream for weddings and proms. Cinderella will go to the ball! The idea for Staf’s business took root when, needing repairs done on his own VW camper, he was unable to find anyone to complete the work to his standards. After he found a derelict building in Woodston, he realised that he could turn a background in classic cars into a business. The premises had previously housed a haulage yard and had lain empty for four or five years, but it possessed the necessary inspection pits. Staf tracked down the owner so he could use the yard for his own work, but before long had opened it up to other VW owners for free. “I would just get them to do a bit of work on mine from time to time!” he grins.

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Dental implants at Townley House Townley House can offer you the security of implant technology which may help you change the way you feel about your appearance. They have placed over a 1,000 implants for a wide variety of cases. The loss of even a single tooth can have serious consequences for the rest of your mouth. It can cause overloading of the remaining teeth to compensate for the loss of function of the missing tooth. Implants are a fixed solution to missing teeth, or can help to anchor dentures more securely in the mouth. Townley House offers the following services: • Free initial consultation • Affordable implants (for missing teeth) • Large choice of dental implant systems to give you the best result • Discounts on multiple dental implants • 0% Payment Plans are available for treatment They can also provide: • Mini-implants • Bone grafting • Sinus grafting • Denture stabilisation • Same day teeth • Single and multiple replacements Townley House also has the latest 3D CBCT xray unit to provide 3D imaging to help diagnosis and treatment planning. • For more information contact Townley House Dental Practice, 36 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EF

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was invited to the newly re-opened and refurbished Beauty Room and Hair Salon in Oundle to sample some of their treatments. The salon now specialises in Elemis skin care and offers a wide range of facials, as well as massage, eyelash and eye brow tints, HD Brows and OPI nail treatments. My morning started with a Skin specific Elemis facial with Chloe. Apart from being highly relaxing and nearly sending me to sleep at 11am in the morning, it includes a deep cleanse, tone, soothing mask and a skin specific moisturiser with special care taken around the eye area. My skin felt soft and hydrated afterwards and well nourished. I progressed on to a hot milk and almond pedicure - this was comforting and a real treat after having my feet tucked up in socks and boots. It started with exfoliation of the hard skin areas and then a blissful soak in a warm tub with the wafting aromas of sweet almond. I was able to choose a dark wintery red nail colour and my toe nails were painted leaving my feet looking and feeling soft and hydrated. I then met Gemma who is the hairdresser at the Beauty Room - she treated me to a wash and blow dry - using Tigi products with a root lifting mousse my hair was left sleek and shiny and even survived the drizzly weather outside. During January The Beauty Room are offering a 15% discount of all hair colours. Three for two on Elemis Facial and Body treatments. The 60 minute hot milk almond pedicure has an introductory price of £25 instead of the usual £36.00 • For more information contact The Beauty Room , 14 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 273989, email: bookings@ beautyroomoundle.co.uk

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HE CISS started in 1923 with 120 students from nineteen countries. In the intervening 91 years the Summer School has grown almost tenfold. Today it attracts one thousand students from fifty six countries, studying one hundred and eighty different courses. I hadn’t even heard of the CISS until I stumbled upon it by accident. I was asking an economist friend of mine to explain the difference between Deficit Financing (bad) and Quantitative Easing (good). My friend admitted that he didn’t really know, but added “so why don’t you take the Macroeconomics course at the CISS?” So I did. COURSES The 2014 Summer School ran from 6th July to 16th August, organised into three “terms” of two weeks each. The expectation is that most students will enrol for one two-week term – which is what I did. Timetabling of a two week term is designed to allow the student to study three different “subject courses”. Each subject course involves twelve and a half hours of lectures: with three courses plus some general “plenary” lectures that all Summer School students must attend, the two week term imposes a lecture workload of forty five hours. It’s hard work but not dull grind. Subject courses cover a huge range of – broadly -- the Humanities. “The rise and fall of the Assyrian empire” or “Richard II; court and country” or “The abnormal mind: an introduction to psychopathology” is just a tiny sample of what’s available. That said, anyone wanting a course on “Design Options for Fourth Generation Nuclear Power Stations” is going to be disappointed -- that’s just not a CISS thing.

STUDENT DIVERSITY One of the things adding to the enjoyment of the CISS is the sheer diversity of the students. The EU (including the UK) provided about 34%, North America 30% and Rest of World 36%. The median age of students was about 30 and two thirds were female. My Macroeconomics course was fairly typical: there were 23 of us, including four Chinese women who worked for the Beijing Foreign Office and two Japanese women from their London embassy. Not only did they have perfect English but they set a cracking pace in the classroom. At times I had difficulty keeping up (and I didn’t have the excuse of being the oldest – there was an American man who was one year my senior). Our class star was a young Philippine guy who was an intern with a bank -- irritating to see bankers on top yet again. AMOUNT OF WORK How much work you had to do depended on whether you opted for Evaluation. This was a decision that one had to make after the first week. Candidates for Evaluation each had to research and write two essays on topics agreed by their professor (about 2,500 words each) and make two short oral presentations to the class. Many of the young chose to be Evaluated. If they were students at a foreign university then the CISS Evaluation would count as a useful credit when they got home. Those sent by their employers – embassies and so forth – needed the Evaluation, presumably to show they’d been paying attention. Older students might choose to be evaluated just to prove to themselves that they could still cope (which was my reason). Whether in fact we did cope will

only become clear in mid-October when we get the Evaluation results. All in all, about 30% of students chose to be Evaluated. It certainly did increase the work load. SOCIAL Many of us students had rooms in Newnham College -- a women-only college in term-time. Comfortable but not luxurious, few bedrooms were ensuite. Fortunately I remembered to take my dressing gown for nocturnal sprints to the loo. Breakfast and dinner were provided in the College and were enjoyable -- eaten at long communal tables, giving one the chance to mix with students from other courses. COST The two week academic term cost £1040. Some students lived in Cambridge or stayed with friends and this would have been the total amount they paid. I judged that daily commuting from Stamford would not be feasible -- early starts, late lectures and so forth – so I paid an additional £1895 for two weeks’ board and lodging at Newnham. My total bill was therefore £2935. Not too bad for an extremely interesting two week “working holiday”. CONTACT The 2015 CISS prospectus will soon be ready. Contact the Institute of Continuing Education. www.ice.cam.ac.uk/intsummer

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What’s On Yasmin Bradley selects interesting events for January Friday 2 January French Bal 7.30/8.30pm – 11.30 Dance the night away à la française with a traditional dance workshop followed by a “bal” with live French bands! £8 (£6) Stamford Arts Centre, 27, St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL. 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com. 01780 763203. boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com Saturday 10 January Puppet Theatre: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 6.00pm Be enthralled by the magical tale of a spell that spirals out of control. £6 (£4) Family (2A+2C over 4) £18 from Oundle Festival Office, 4 New Street, Oundle, PE8 4ED. 01832 274734. 01832 274734. www. oundlefestival.org.uk. oundlelitfestival@hotmail. co.uk. Sudborough Village Hall, NN14 3BX Monday 12 January Ferry Meadows Guided Walk 1.30pm-4.00pm Get out into the fresh air for a four mile guided walk taking in iconic features of the park. Free. Booking essential. 01733 234193. All abilities. Ages 10+. Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU. visitor.services@ neneparktrust.org.uk. Friday 16 January Oundle Literary Festival. The Thirty-Nine Steps: The First One Hundred Years 7.30pm Ursula Buchan discusses the enduringly popular novel, its effect on its author John Buchan’s career and place in English literary heritage. £7 (£5) Oundle Festival Office. (See above.) St.Peter’s Church, Church St, Oundle, PE8 4EE. 07743988181. Tuesday 27 January Holocaust Day Witness the procession from Peterborough Town Hall and a short dance drama in remembrance of the millions murdered by the Nazis and since. Cathedral Square and St John’s Church, Peterborough, PE1 1XH. mayor@ peterborough.gov.uk, 01733 452 319. Wednesday 28 – Saturday 31 January The Mystery of St Finnigan’s Elbow 7.45/2.30pm Eastern Angles presents another wonderful locallythemed romp. It’s 1936 and at a sleepy Suffolk convent school the famous relic, St Finnigan’s

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funny bone, has disappeared … £10-£13. Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF. 1733 207239. www.vivacity-peterborough.com Thursday 29 January Royal Opera House: Live Screening of Andrea Chenier 7.15pm A fabulous live screening of the stunning new production of Giordano’s thrilling historical opera – about the French poet guillotined during the Reign of Terror in 1794. £16 (£13.50) Key Theatre. (As above.) Friday 30 January Katharine of Aragon Festival 2015. The Exile of Katharine of Aragon: An illustrated talk. 7.30pm Renowned historian and author Alison Weir explores Katharine’s last years as she struggles to retain her dignity despite humiliation and banishment from court. £11.00 (£5.50) from the Cathedral Shop or online via Ticket Source. Peterborough Cathedral, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, PE1 1XS. www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk. 01733 355315 Friday 31 January The Sixteen: Monteverdi Vespers The Sixteen - together with Cathedral choristers - perform a magnificent collection of sacred music in the superb acoustics of Peterborough beautiful cathedral. £15/£25/ £30 from Peterborough Visitor Information Centre, 9 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1HJ. vic@peterborough.gov.uk. 01733 452336. Peterborough Cathedral (as above). NENE VALLEY LIVING JANUARY 2015

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PIANO TEACHER

HYPNO-SLIMMING

PIANO TEACHER

Amazing new easy way to lose weight

PREPARE FOR BABY WORKSHOPS Essential top tips for confidence in first few weeks. BABY MASSAGE COURSES -5 weeks - promote bonding, wellbeing & sleep. NURSERY NURSE SUPPORT - at home bespoke to your needs. Anita Ribbons NNEB/Cert. Ed. phone 07740475621 www.findingmyfeetbabycourses.com

• Are you unhappy with your weight • Tried all types of diets • Dislike the way you look in the mirror • Uncomfortable with your size • Can’t shift that extra weight • Clothes don’t fit • No motivation

RSJ Builders

NINA HEATON

Judith Norris BMus (Hons), PGCE

Creating opportunities for change

Classically trained. All ages & beginners welcome.

* Holistic Therapies * Matrix Energetics * Resolve Stress with HSE * Yoga & Well-being Days * Art/prints/T-shirts * Gift Vouchers

Grades 1-8 exam preparation if required.

Tel: 07834 729 065 Postcode: PE2 8GQ

The Hypno-Slimming Programme can help you includes Free Hypnotic Gastric Band worth £150

01733 236476

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Telephone 01733 768839 Peterborough Hypnotherapy Clinic, 26 Priestgate, Peterborough City Centre. Free initial consultation www.curativehypnotherapy.com

www.ninaheaton.co.uk ITEC IA IIHHT IHBC FHT Member

PILATES

HEALTH BUILDERS

YOGA

Lose Weight and Tone Up!

Yoga Class for Pregnancy Everyone is welcome, from 12 weeks of pregnancy onwards…

Kitchens Bathrooms • Plumbing • Plastering

Carpentry Tiling • Decorating

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Tel: 01733 756092 Mobile: 0781 804 3168

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Individual training programmes. Nutritional analysis and advice. Sport specific strength and conditioning. Fitness testing. COME AND TRY OUR POPULAR CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES!

Call Dan on 07760 992345, or e-mail me on

Chris Ireson

Discounts available - call for details

Sa-Bai-Gai

Traditional Thai Medical Massage

Painter & Decorator Interior and exterior work undertaken Landlord contracts welcome City & Guilds qualified Call now for free quote Telephone 07751 995413/01733 245359

E: ninascottpilates@gmail.com

danwhiter1yorks@yahoo.co.uk

MASSAGE DECORATING

• Stott Pilates Certified Instructor • Advanced Mat, Reformer, Injuries and Special Population • Group classes available near Oundle • Classes starting in Stamford from September 2014 • Private sessions available and Private small group class on request • Pre-natal and Post-natal classes also available

Our new shop is now open at 10c West Street, Oundle. Please visit www.sabaigai.co.uk for further detailed information.

Evening - 01832 358471 Mobile - 07952 551833

HEALTH

Pampered Pets Oundle Qualified Veterinary Nurse providing

HOME VISITS FOR:* Removal of Corns and Calluses * Ingrowning Toenails * Toenails clipped * Fungal Nail Treatments * Specialising in the Diabetic and Neurovascular patient * competitive rates Telephone 07931 624325 email: hollywright18@yahoo.co.uk

Holly Wright MCFHP MAFHP FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER

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Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Services to Oundle, Thrapston and the surrounding areas

All types and ages of pets welcome Medication Administered All staff police checked, insured and have references available Call Nicola on 01832 281096, email pamperedpetsoundle@gmail.com, Pampered Pets and Pampered Pets Oundle @oundledogwalkin

I am also available for one-to-one session at my home in Wansford; (for a private session of 2-4 people, then that would have to be a home visit).

Mandy Nightingale, on 07799 684333 or mnightingale@uk2.net

VAN SERVICE

BWY Dip (British Wheel of Yoga); Yoga Alliance; MFHT (Federation of Holistic Therapists)

SERVICE

Large items collected and delivered. (D.I.Y Stores and Furniture) Appliance delivery. (White goods) Student moves • Pallet deliveries. Local and national service. Domestic and commercial customers welcome. All vehicle sizes available and tailored to your requirements. Competitive prices. Goods in transit insurance of up to £50,000.

For a quote: Email nickg@rndlimited.com Alternatively phone Nick on 07860520470 or Richard on 07711133842.

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VIDEO PRODUCTION

PETS

Please contact me if you are interested in attending, and for further details…

T: 07428145718

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Fotheringhay Village Hall Monday mornings 10.00am – 11.30am

ZUMBA

ZUMBA WITH SONJA Mon:

Main Zumba Class - Hampton Leisure Centre, Clayburn Rd, 7pm-8pm

Tues:

Main Zumba Class - Fourfields Primary School, Yaxley, 7pm-8pm

Wed:

Zumba GOLD (low impact class) - Hampton Leisure Centre, Clayburn Rd , 10.30am-11.15am

Wed:

Main Zumba Class - Hampton Leisure Centre, Clayburn Rd, 7pm-8pm

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Thurs: Main Zumba Class - Fourfields Primary School, Yaxley, 7pm-8pm

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