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LOCAL NEWS • LOCAL PEOPLE • LOCAL SERVICES • LOCAL CHARITIES • LOCAL PRODUCTS
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Issue 48 - April 2013
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LOCAL NEWS • LOCAL PEOPLE • LOCAL SERVICES • LOCAL CHARITIES • LOCAL PRODUCTS
Anyone for Tennis? Buckden Tennis Club
Covering: Buckden • Brampton • Cambourne • Godmanchester The Hemingfords and all surrounding areas
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From Port Eynon to St. Neots...................................................................4 Wildlife Wanderings....................................................................................6 Enjoy an Independent Easter...................................................................9 Neighbours from Hell.............................................................................. 14 Esther Hewson Interior Design............................................................. 16 Celebrity Opens Mixed Craft centre................................................... 20 Acupuncture for Well Being................................................................... 24 Are you Getting Enough Sleep?........................................................... 27 Common Law What?................................................................................ 28 Retirement - Consider the Cost............................................................ 31 Young tree Pruning?................................................................................. 34 Lawn Care for april.................................................................................... 36 AWD XJ Porsche Cayenne....................................................................... 42 Children’s Page........................................................................................... 45 Cornerstone Pregnancy Crisis Centre................................................ 46 Puzzle Page.................................................................................................. 48 Safe Local Trades Website....................................................................... 50 Adoptabox................................................................................................... 52 What’s On..................................................................................................... 58 The BNC Buzz.............................................................................................. 62 You are now able to view the Villager Magazine online at
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From Port Eynon to St. Neots
to fight Kaiser Wilhelm by peter ibbett If you walked the streets of St. Neots in the spring of 1913 what sounds, smells and sights would stimulate your senses? Perhaps the clatter of hooves, the smell of fresh horse manure, the occasional sound of a motor car engine, the heavy soot laden air and the aroma of Paines Brewery might accompany you from the Market Square down South Street towards the open sewer of the Hen Brook. Where three modern town houses now stand opposite the infamous toilet block, the sound of hammer on anvil might have drawn a glance through an old wooden archway into Ibbett’s Yard, where my young grandfather might have been spotted heading towards his lathe and another task of producing a part to help keep a piece of Victorian farming equipment fieldworthy. His world was about to change in a way that he could not have predicted. The start of the Great War in 1914 saw local changes and the passing through of military units which used horses as their motive power. Hence Jones the Farrier was billeted with my grandfather’s family, as he would clearly be at home in a blacksmith’s yard. A friendship ensued with my grandfather, which endured into their old age. In the mid 1970’s I was requisitioned to drive my elderly grandparents in my MkII Ford Cortina (‘probably the last time, my boy, that I’ll be able to see Jones the Farrier’) over to Port Eynon in the Gower peninsula, west of Swansea. A small ripple of history’s consequences left me to explore the quiet beauties of the Welsh coastline, far away from the world of 1914 that Cyril the Machinist and Jones the Farrier were talking of in the little Welsh cottage down the coast. YOUR MUSEUM NEEDS YOUR 1st WW STORIES St. Neots Museum plans a series of events next year to show how life in our area changed as a result of the start of the First World War. Please pass on photographs, stories and information of how you or your families lives were changed or influenced by the events of the Great War. Contact museum curator Liz Davies (curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk or Peter Ibbett (pjibbett@aol. com) if you can help.
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WILDLIFE WANDERINGS
WILDLIFE TRAVEL
During the next couple of months, spring will transform our landscape, with the warmer weather encouraging us to spend a bit more time walking in the countryside giving us the chance to see, and hear, more wildlife. Our resident birds, such as chaffinches, dunnocks and wrens, have already started to sing their characteristic songs but they will be joined by many species that only visit us in summer. They choose to spend our winter in areas where more food is available – usually around the Mediterranean or in the tropics. Two familiar birds that can be difficult to tell apart when seen flying, are the house martin and barn swallow. These two species travel to Africa, with swallows reaching the very far south so, when you see them arrive this month, think of the amazing journey they have just had, covering thousands of miles. Lakes, rivers and streams are good places to look in April for various ducks – as well as the very common mallard you may see a gadwall (that looks a bit similar but has a black ‘backside’) or a shoveler, which has a wide, flat bill. A duck that is now breeding locally is the ‘tufty’ - easy to spot as the males are black and white and have a tuft of feathers on their head and a pale blue bill when in full breeding colours. Amongst the waterside vegetation look out for marsh marigolds which have large, golden flowers, very similar to those of their close relations, the buttercups. Good places to visit are Paxton Pits, Grafham Water and the lakes around Cambourne.
Shoveler The flower highlight of the month for many is the bluebell which carpets the ground in many of our local woodlands. The UK has a high percentage of the word population of this plant and the conservation of ‘bluebell woods’ is very important. The Wildlife Trust has bluebell walks at several woods including Brampton Wood and Hayley Wood.
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The bluebell, our wild hyacinth Many people travel to southern Europe in April to see the many spring flowers and migratory birds, particularly around the coasts or in the hillsides. One of the best places to visit worldwide, if you are lucky enough, is the Galapagos Islands, where April is the start of the breeding season for the rare waved albatross.
Waved albatross, Galapagos For information on local nature reserves, wildlife walks, talks and events contact The Wildlife Trust on 01954 713500 or visit www.wildlifebcn.org. For details of wildlife holidays worldwide, contact Wildlife Travel, which was set up by The Wildlife Trusts 25 years ago to support conservation. Details are on www.wildlife-travel.co.uk or 01954 713575. Christine Donnelly
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AN INDEPENDENT EASTER St Neots Town Council is supporting independent retailers this Easter by organising an Indie Easter Egg Hunt. Explore some of the local shops in town that you might never have seen before. Starting on 23th March and running through until 14th April, the Indie Easter Egg hunt is a fun, FREE family activity to enjoy during the school holiday! All you need to do is visit a selection of the participating shops to collect your eggs (little stickers) on your map, and when you’ve collected enough eggs you can redeem your map for a real chocolate egg and a lovely certificate of completion!
Confirmed shops participating in the Indie Easter Egg Hunt are as follows: 1. Priory Centre 2. ID Image Development 3. Museum 4. Cots to Tots 5. Moores Walk Café 6. Crafty Monkey 7. Brittains Furnishings 8. Beautiful Swagger 9. Platters 10. Sugar Daddys 11. Kelly Marie’s Dancewear 12. Saints Hair & Beauty 13. Goldstraw Goldsmiths 14. Sweet Paradise 15. St Neots Library Trail Maps will be available soon from participating stores and St Neots Town Council offices. Any queries please contact St Neots Town Council on: 01480 388 911 / mail@stneots-tc.gov.uk
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ANYONE FOR TENNIS?
COME AND PLAY IN BUCKDEN!
Buckden Tennis Club has just launched its full coaching programme for 2013, providing a whole range of opportunities for both children and adults; individual lessons and group sessions at various skill levels. Our team of fully qualified coaches will be happy to help you decide which is appropriate for you. Buckden is a friendly village club, with four floodlit hard courts and a comfortable club house, which, over this winter, has invested in new perimeter fencing to ensure its facilities are always maintained to high standards. The club is also linked with Buckden Village Hall Trust with separate bar facilities next door. The club runs four, weekly informal sessions for members to ‘turn up and join in’ on; Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings and also Wednesday evenings. All standards of player are welcome to join, including beginners and those who may be rusty after some time away from the game. We’ll make sure you’re not left out! As a member, you have access to the courts 7 days a week. During the summer months the club runs various tournaments ranging from monthly social ‘tea’
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tournaments on Sunday afternoons, to the club’s annual singles and doubles competitions played with silverware for the winners. For the more accomplished players we run a number of teams throughout the year (summer and winter) in the Cambridgeshire leagues and the Hunts & Peterborough leagues, so there is the opportunity to play competitive tennis representing Buckden in matches against other tennis clubs in the area. The overriding emphasis of the club is for members to enjoy their tennis and the company of others in relaxed surroundings; to have fun! Social events are held at regular intervals during the year, including the ever popular annual quiz and the barbecue after the tournament for the Chairman’s Cup. Contact and membership details can be found on the club website at www.buckdentennis.org.uk Book your coaching sessions at Buckden at www.overandin.com
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Neighbours from Hell!
YOU AND YOUR RIGHTS There is nothing worse than having a dispute with your neighbour. Any such dispute must therefore be handled carefully and effectively, to stop it spiralling out of control. If you experience a dispute with your neighbour you should consider the following: 1. Try to speak to your neighbour first You must at least try and reason with your neighbour first. Explain clearly what you are unhappy about and why your complaint is reasonable. There is a good chance that this will resolve the matter. If the dispute continues, despite speaking to your neighbour: 2. Speak to your neighbour’s landlord (if they rent the property) If the dispute continues: 3. Contact your local council If your attempts to reduce the nuisance fails, contact your local Public or Environmental Health Department, or Environmental Protection Division. They are ‘obliged’ to take ‘all reasonable steps’ to deal with your complaint. The Environmental Officer will: • Visit the property to assess the nuisance • Write to your neighbour
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• If your neighbour ignores the Environmental Officer - a notice will be issued requiring your neighbour to stop causing the nuisance Important Notes • It is an offence not to comply with a notice. • Some local authorities may impose restrictions on night-time noise under the Noise Act 1996. • Under the Crime and Disorder Act 1988 local authorities can apply to a magistrates court for an antisocial behaviour order (ASBO). This will prohibit your neighbour from continuing the nuisance. If this still does not resolve problem - Take action yourself You will have the following options: • Ask your neighbour if they are prepared to attend mediation • Apply direct to your local magistrates court to complain about the nuisance. However, before you do this you should write a formal letter to your neighbour setting out your complaints and giving them 14 days to remedy the situation. For more information and advice visit consumer champion and legal expert Dean Dunham’s website www.youandyourrights.com
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ESTHER HEWSON
INTERIOR DESIGN
Do you need advice on how to coordinate colours, or maybe you are planning a complete renovation or new build project and need help in selecting and sourcing the fixtures and fittings? Using an Interior Designer to help you with your project doesn’t need to be expensive, and can actually save you time and money as an Interior Designer will have access to a wide range of specialist suppliers and bespoke products not typically seen on the High Street. Esther Hewson Interior Design is a new practice based in Buckden, and specialises in residential Interior Design and Spatial Planning. Esther has 20 years experience as an Interior Designer, during that time Esther has undertaken a huge range of Interior Design projects with a wide variety of briefs, from traditional Victorian residences through 1970’s architecture to modern high end luxury contemporary apartments. Esther can help with all aspects of your Interior Design, from space planning and colour
Esther Hewson Interior Design coordination through to the selection and Interior design supply of fixtures, fittings, soft furnishings, Spatial planning lighting, furniture, wall coverings, artwork and Individual rooms or projects accessories. children’s spaces Whatever the brief,Themed the budget or the style, Esther always worksWallcoverings/paints closely with you to deliver advice and guidanceSoft and to work within your furnishings scope and budget toFinishing ensure the Interior Design is touches tailored to your needs. Esther is passionate about producing innovative Tel: 07581 426217 high quality interiors that are tailored to your Email:requirements. info@ehid.co.uk exact Website: www.estherhewsoninteriordesign.co.uk Please contact Esther on 07581426217 or email info@ehid.co.uk. For more information and testimonials please visit www.estherhewsoninteriordesign.co.uk
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The Unforgettable Close Up and Cabaret Magic of Steve Dean
Immerse yourselves and guests in the close up magic of Steve Dean or enjoy a Cabaret Show that includes mentalism and much more.
Have you ever witnessed unexplainable events or illusions so convincing that they leave you fascinated and completely spellbound? This is Cabaret, close up mix and mingle and table magic at it’s very best. Not only enter the unbelievable world of close up professional magic that is second to none, you can now see a cabaret show that will leave you gasping, your guests enthralled and audience participation that is not only professional but will cause laughter throughout and will be something to remember for a very long time. This is ideal for any corporate or private event. Steve is a master of his craft and a member of the prestigious Magic Circle. He has had many letters of thanks and testimonials from people from all walks of life. From a small dinner party to performing on a British Cruise Liner this sort of entertainment is second to none and will give your guests unusual and fantastic entertainment that they can get involved in and will talk about for months to come. (Steve is a member of Equity with full public liability insurance). Please phone or email for details 07719 261147 • 01767 260671 www.stevedeanmagic.co.uk email: stevedeanmagic@aol.com
Introducing The Steve Dean School of Magic Have you ever been interested in close up magic or are you a close up magician who wishes to improve to from beginner to intermediate level. The Steve Dean School of Magic is now offering Beginners and Intermediate classes. Single lessons or block bookings are available (discount for block bookings). This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the art of Close Up Magic taught by Steve who is a member of The Magic Circle and International Brotherhood of Magicians Please call 07719 261147 or 01767 260671 for details or to book your space on these very popular classes To advertise in The Villager and Townlife please call 01767 261 122
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Celebrity Julie Fernandez (The Office)
Opens Mixed Craft Centre in Cambs An exciting craft shop and training centre has been opened in the pretty village of Ellington in Cambridgeshire by the well-known actress and disability rights campaigner Julie Fernandez (better known as Brenda in the BBC show The Office) and award-winning jewellery designer Sarah Payne (finalist for the prestigious Fire Mountain Gems and Beads 2009 – beading category). As avid crafters themselves Julie and Sarah decided to open up a mixed craft centre in Ellington after having met some years ago on a patchwork and quilting class. Realising the potential of opening a shop that offers products and classes in various different crafts they decided to bite the bullet in this difficult economic climate and opened Bee Crafty in August 2011. Bee Crafty offers a wide range of patchwork quilting products as well as knitting and beading and runs popular workshops every Friday and Saturday. They also have what is known in the crafting world as ‘Stitch & Bitch’ and ‘Knit & Natter’ sessions in the shop every Tuesday and Wednesday where crafters can come together for a cuppa or a coffee and spend time working on their projects with other like minded people. Jill Adamson; their resident quilting teacher, offers one to one sessions every Thursday helping and advising with projects that people need help on and want to complete. They are also able to rent out sewing machines to customers who haven’t got one of their own or might find it too difficult to bring theirs to the shop. It is also home to the Granary Quilters a quilting group that meet the first and third Tuesday of the month from 7pm to 9pm and the middle Saturday 10am to 4pm. Bee Crafty is hoping to set up a knitting group and is looking for people who would like to join. As business women Julie and Sarah also realised the potential of making themselves accessible to disabled people as customers. Government statistics suggest that there are over 10 million disabled people in the UK with a disposable income of £70 billion. The simple fact is that if disabled people can’t get in then they can’t spend their money with you and in this difficult economic climate customers are king.
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Customer service is extremely important to Julie and Sarah and they have built a fabulous reputation for this by offering a friendly and helpful service to all of their customers, even offering them a tea or coffee when they arrive at Bee Crafty whether they are browsing for goods or booked on a workshop. Bee Crafty stocks a wide range of fabrics from Makower to Fabric Freedom and Timeless Treasures to Moda as well as a wide range of notions. They have a fabulous range of Delica, Mill Hill and Rocailles as well as an excellent range of findings. Their beautiful wool comes from the well respected company King Cole which makes this an extremely affordable hobby. Julie and Sarah are extremely keen to help children realise their crafting potential, especially as it is rarely taught in school in this day and age. Bee Crafty offers a range of two hour classes for children ranging from 5 to 17 in all school holidays. These classes have included sock animals for younger children to all sorts of jewellery making for older kids. They are currently working on a range of sewing machine based classes for older children in the summer holidays. For further information please contact: info@beeingcrafty.co.uk or call 01480 891746 www.beeingcraftyl.co.uk Open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am to 5pm Parking for customers available.
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Acupuncture
FOR WELL-BEING
Judy obtained her Licentiate in Acupuncture, and B.A (Hons) degree in Traditional Acupuncture, from the College of Traditional Acupuncture, Warwickshire. Judy is a passionate believer in the positive benefits, on both physical and emotional levels, that may be obtained from receiving acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture originated in China and other far eastern cultures where it still features in mainstream healthcare, both as a stand-alone therapy and in combination with conventional western medicine. Judy has been trained as a classical Five Element Acupuncturist; treatment is aimed at the root cause of your condition as well as your main symptoms. This approach helps with resolving your problem and enhancing your feelings of wellbeing. You may notice other niggling problems resolve as your main health complaint improves. Judy continues to pursue her belief in excellence of care for her patients in her role as a dedicated acupuncture practitioner, and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Please contact Judy for a free 20minute consultation to discuss how acupuncture treatment can help you.
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Brampton Chiropractic Clinic 84 High Street, Brampton PE28 4TH DR NEIL BROE, DC and Assoc Registered with the General Chiropractic Council Members of the British Chiropractic Association Over 30 years experience A gentle but specific form of manipulation. Treating the cause of the problem ..... so often the answer • Back, Hip and Leg Pain • Headaches, Migraines • Cranial Therapy • Sinuses • Neck, Arm and Shoulder Pain • Muscle Ligament and Tendon Injuries • Paediatric Care
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Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Centre for Complementary Health Sleep is an opportunity for our bodies to repair themselves, both physically and psychologically, but a recent survey by the Sleep Council suggests that as Britons we are not getting enough. The majority of Britons now sleep for seven hours or less per night, with more than a quarter (27%) experiencing poor quality sleep on a regular basis. And the number of Britons getting just five-six hours per night has risen dramatically in the past three years: more than a third of us get by on that amount of sleep, compared to 27% in 2010. Throughout March the Sleep Council are promoting National Bed Month, which is their longest standing awareness campaign, started in 1990. It is the time of year to remind everyone of the importance of getting a better night’s sleep and the role a good bed plays in achieving that. “We fully Support National Bed Month at the Centre as there are so many of us unable to get a good night’s sleep” said Jane, owner of Centre
for Complementary Health. “There are many ways you can improve sleep ranging from how you deal with stress and worry to relaxation and other therapies”. Jane added. But despite this, taking medication and drinking alcohol are some of the most popular methods that people use to help them drop off. So, given that more than four in ten Britons feel positive after a good night’s sleep, a third feel happy and almost a quarter feel productive, it’s well worth making the effort to improve our sleeping habits. Website: www.CentreForCompHealth.com Email: info@CentreForCompHealth.com Phone: 01480 455221
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Common law what?
FIONA MCLEMAN FAMILY LAW Filling out a motor insurance proposal form, I noted that one of the options as to ‘status’ after the usual “single”, “married” “divorced” and “widowed” read “common law”. It’s alarming that many unmarried couples who live together under the same roof are under the mistaken assumption that they have rights if they separate. In short, there is no such thing as the common law husband or wife. An unmarried couple who live together do not have the same rights if the relationship ends as they might do if they were married and got divorced. An unmarried couple have no rights to ask for a share of pension assets. Married couples have the right to ask for pension sharing orders as well as other arrangements with pensions. Unmarried couples have no right to ask to be financially maintained. Married couples have the right to ask for spousal maintenance. Unmarried couples have no rights to ask for a financial settlement on separation. Married couples have such rights, which can also include an arrangement for a sum of money to be paid on divorce. If an unmarried couple own property together, they will each have rights in respect of that property. There may be an argument as to whether the equity should be divided equally or in other shares. If the property is in one of the couple’s sole name, the other party may have no rights at all even if they have been paying towards the household expenses. It gets more complicated if the couple have children. It is
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possible to bring a financial claim against the other party on behalf of the children. The claim might be for child maintenance, either through the Child Support Agency and possibly the Court. It is also possible to apply to the Court for money to help meet children’s costs, such as school fees or child care expenses. At worse, the court could order that a property is provided to the parent with care of the children, which will probably be returned to the other parent when the children are grown up. If you are thinking of moving in with someone, why not take advice to find out what rights you do or don’t have and to see if it would be a good idea to draw up an agreement about who is going to pay for what and what will happen if the relationship ends. If you are already living with someone it’s not too late to find out where you stand and whether there are things you might want to do to protect your position. And if you are already separated, it may be a legal minefield but sensible legal advice can help you get out of the mess amicably with your ex-partner.
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Retirement
Consider the Cost This month I am going to address the cost of past advice and also the cost of raising a child. Cost of Advice Do you have pensions and investments that were arranged years ago by an adviser that no longer keeps in touch with you? Or perhaps you have pensions and investments where you haven’t changed the funds you are invested in? When you took out these plans, the adviser probably promised both these things and you may have been left in With Profits or Property funds, and in the case of pensions – not increased the contribution levels as you should have. Did you know that on most of these plans there is a built in charge to provide for on-going advice? So, if you are not receiving this advice, someone is benefitting at your expense, so why not receive what you are already paying for? You could contact the original adviser or company, or ask another adviser who should be able to have the fee changed to them, to help pay for providing
Tony Larkins CFP APFS Managing Director / IFA Chartered and Certified Financial Planner
you with on-going advice. Cost of a Child The latest study by Legal and General shows that it costs ÂŁ154,440 to raise a child to 18, and yet families spend more on pocket money and treats than they do on insurance. With only 29% having critical illness cover and 14% income protection, many families would have serious financial problems if a serious or long term illness struck. Clearly, when families have young/ dependent children, money can be tight, but consideration should be given to covering these insurance needs, just as we insure holidays, cars, houses etc. or keep spare tyres, life jackets, etc. You hope you never need them, but just in case... You should always seek qualified advice from an IFA, preferably a Certified (CFP) or Chartered Financial PlannerCM (APFS). If you have a financial question, e-mail: tlarkins@beaconwealth.co.uk
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Gallery 1066
is bringing ROCK TO BALDOCK
Calling all Rock fans... legendary guitarist Ronnie Wood will be showcasing his spectacular collection ‘Iconic figures of Rock’ at the Gallery on the 20th and 21st of April, with a VIP preview on the 19th. Although he is best known as the guitarist for the Rolling Stones, he has also pursued a lifelong passion for art that has won him international recognition and critical acclaim. Wood describes his ‘awakening to art’ when as a
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child he won a competition and had his drawings featured on the BBC TV program Sketch Club. His interest and obvious talent took him to the Ealing Art College, where coincidentally Freddie Mercury of Queen and Pete Townshend of The Who were also students. Wood’s artwork has been successfully exhibited in Europe, America and the Far East. Inextricably linked with his musical career, it features his fellow band members and other iconic figures from the world of rock music. He has also been acknowledged at home by the British artistic establishment - Brian Sewell describes him as “accomplished” and devoted an entire program to his artwork. Hayley Norman, Gallery Owner commented ‘We are absolutely delighted to be presenting Ronnie Wood’s remarkable collection at the gallery this year, it is a very exciting time in the art world and people are opening their eyes not only to the investment opportunities available but also to the transformation quality art can make in the home and workplace. This event is open to the public and we look forward to welcoming people to enjoy a fine art experience’. To find out more and to reserve your place at the VIP preview event please contact the gallery on 01462 622233 or email info@gallery1066fineart.com
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Young Tree Pruning? Pruning goals for young trees focus primarily on plant health and structure. Remove dead, dying, diseased, crossing and conflicting limbs to maintain plant vitality. Structural pruning of young trees provides a strong framework for future growth. Pruning young trees can prevent structural problems that could require cabling and bracing later in life or could contribute to premature decline or failure. Emphasis should be placed on the following when pruning young trees: • Remove co-dominant or multiple leaders • Maintain a strong central leader especially in trees with excurrent habits • Maintain at least one-half the foliage on branches arising from the lower two-thirds of the tree. • Provide adequate spacing for primary scaffold limbs. • Maintain crown shape typical of the species. Remove branches, which protrude from the canopy and those, which grow inwardly or unnaturally downward. Dead, dying, diseased, broken, rubbing limbs, root suckers and water sprouts should be removed as necessary. Light thinning should be done as necessary to reduce weight of branches and shape the crown.
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LAWN CARE
FOR April
Mowing Mow at least once a week now. Make sure mower has been serviced and blade replaced or sharpened. Fertiliser This is the time to feed and weed (preferably in that order). The fertiliser is predominately Nitrogen in a slow release form, but it may also need Phosphate and Potassium as well as vital trace elements to promote a vibrant lawn. Weed Control Once the weeds and grass are actively growing a selective herbicide to kill broad leaved weeds such as dandelions, daisies and clover within the grass can be applied. Patio/Driveway Weed Control Weeds can look unsightly at this time of year in patios and driveways. We can spray a total weed killer to kill them and keep weed free for up to 6 months.
Actions required in April • Mow Lawn At Least Once Per Week • Apply Spring Fertiliser To Produce Vibrant Green Lawn • Spray Weeds In Lawn With Selective Herbicide • Spray Drive/Path/Patios With Total Herbicide To Keep Weed Free For Summer Call Deborah, Simon or Richard on 01480 812393 e-mail - info@prolawncare.co.uk http://twitter.com/ProLawnCareUK http://www.facebook.com/ProLawnCareUK Got a Question? Ask the Lawn Ranger www.prolawncare.co.uk/ask-the-lawn-ranger
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The Beautiful Bluebells
of Brampton Wood
The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invite you to come and enjoy this ancient woodland, which lies on our doorstep. This guided walk will take place at Brampton Wood on Sunday 28th April. George Cottam, warden of Brampton Wood, will lead the walk with local botanist, Lynne Farrell. George and Lynn will be delighted to lead us through this ancient woodland where a rich variety of flora can be seen. Their aim will be to highlight the changes that have occurred since our winter walk and will include the beautiful scent, colour and freshness of the bluebells that encapsulate the essence of a traditional English spring. Everyone is most welcome to attend. Please meet at Brampton Wood Car Park, Grafham Road, Brampton at 10.30 am, GR TL 184698. Park in the
Trust car park. Suggested donation: adults ÂŁ2.00, children free. For more information please visit the website www.wildlifetrust-huntsareagroup. org.uk/ or contact Phil on 01487 822835.
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Paddocks Boarding Cattery Peaceful location. No dogs boarded. Spacious, individual, heated chalets with large covered runs. Inspection welcome. Boarding from ÂŁ6.00/day. Rabbits/guinea pigs also boarded. 64 Meadow Road, Great Gransden
Telephone 01767 677 759 www.catterybedfordshire.co.uk Open all year.
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PORSCHE CAYENNE You want a 911, but need more space and would rather have the commanding view of the road a 4x4 offers. Is the Porsche Cayenne the answer? We find out… What is it? It’s a Cayenne – Porsche’s roughty toughty offroader – but one that’s had a dose of steroids and some glitter liberally applied to its bodywork. Slotting into the range between the V8 S and the Turbo, the GTS comes with more focus and power and some distinctive styling options. What’s under the bonnet? A rather raucous 4.8-litre V8 that’s been uprated from 394bhp to 414bhp and boasts 515Nm of torque. Performance is far from the Turbo’s though; the GTS will hit 60mph in 5.7s and go on to 162mph. It sounds pretty special getting there though! Everything else has been on the sharpening block – the steering is crisper, the eightspeed gearbox shifts quicker, and the lowered ride height gives it an added edge on the road. What’s the kit like? Pretty impressive, but like all Porsches you’ll soon rack up Ford Fiesta-sized bills on the options. A communications pack costs £2,157, 21-inch black alloys are £1,513 and even the red paint will set you back £1,619. Our test car had a total of £13,760 worth of goodies…ouch. Any rivals? The ageing Range Rover Sport puts up a pretty good fight, but we’ve never tried a Rangie that
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sounds as good as this GTS. Audi will soon be at the party with its SQ models, but that’s yet to be applied to its Q7. For a left field there’s always the Infiniti Vettel Edition, but that’s very expensive in comparison. So, not much choice out there at the moment. Is it any good? Although it’s incredibly quick and sounds tremendous, it can feel a little bit stressed out at times. By that we mean it feels on edge, twitchy even – perhaps the added sharpness has given it a little too much bite. However, there’s no doubting it has real presence on the road – it’s just the styling might not suit all tastes. The verdict We like the GTS treatment given to most Porsches. The 997 911 really benefitted from the work over, and the Panamera GTS we tried after this Cayenne worked fantastically well too. However, the offroader doesn’t feel quite right in this guise. It’s quick and sounds incredible, but feels like it’s pretending to be something that it’s not. The knowledge Model: Porsche Cayenne GTS Price: From £67,147 Engine: 4.8-litre, petrol Power: 414bhp, 515Nm Max speed: 162mph 0-60mph: 5.7s MPG (comb’d): 26.4 Emissions: 251g/km
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Toys and Games NEW TOY SHOP OPENING 30TH MARCH The Barn, Hunts Glass Conservatory Village
Great North Road, Little Paxton, PE19 6EN ( just off the A1) Tel: 07984367866
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CORNERSTONE
PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTRE
Cornerstone Pregnancy Crisis Centre have recently taken a large step of faith and moved into offices of their own and are already increasing their impact for good in the local community. Cornerstone exists to help those facing a crisis pregnancy. Decisions made in the midst of crisis can result in many emotional implications. Cornerstone Advisors help to eliminate negative effects by providing the time, space and unbiased information to help their clients make a fully informed decision. Ongoing support is offered for those continuing with pregnancy in difficult circumstances, through their bespoke befriending and network building service. Anyone suffering post abortion syndrome is offered ‘The Journey’ counselling programme. Whether their termination decision was last week or many years ago, this programme has helped many men and women put any negative experiences and emotional trauma to rest. Volunteers visit Hinchingbrooke hospital on a weekly basis to support NHS staff and offer a listening ear to anyone needing to talk through their options and obtain further information. A team of volunteers also visits schools and youth groups teaching the importance of healthy relationships, the consequences of 46
teen sex and foetal development. There is no other charity offering these unique set of services to our community. Referrals to Cornerstone often come from GPs and hospital staff, who are grateful to have somewhere free yet professional to send patients. By offering both men and women help in their time of crisis and beyond Cornerstone believe they are helping, not only them but their extended families and society itself. To help raise money Cornerstone are having a Charity Golf Tournament on 22nd May at Ramsey Golf Course. You are invited to join them for some great golf, prizes and a successful FUNdraising day. Cornerstone Pregnancy Crisis Centre, Suite 1, Graphic House, Ferrars Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3EE Telephone: 01480 45 77 11
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Oven Cleaning! - It’s a dirty job! Why do it yourself? We clean ovens using non-caustic, non-toxic products in your home. Ovens • Ranges • Hobs • Extractors Agas • Microwaves • Barbecues (May - Sept) Single Oven (all racks/pans inc)........................£35 Single Oven & Grill Oven (all racks/pans inc).....£45 Single Separate Grill Oven (racks/pans inc)......£15 Microwaves & Combination Ovens....................£20 Extractor Fan (free filter for next clean).............£12 Hob..................................................................£12 . . .
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Safe Local Trades
launches NEW website Safe Local Trades, who provide a local register of recommended and vetted tradespeople across the PE Postcode area, are delighted to announce the launch of their brand new website. This free and easy service is now even more user-friendly, providing you with lots of new and enhanced features, and contains comprehensive local related consumer protection news and advice. Users of the service can now have their own Customer Area, where you can keep track of all interactions with members from the register, including viewing a list of your text messages, emails and reviews that have been left; you can also now create your own list of Favourite Members for easy access. When viewing a member’s record, you can now print their profile, send their details to your
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ADOPTABOX
AT HOLT ISLAND NATURE RESERVE Friends of Holt Island Nature Reserve in St Ives have announced the start of this year’s Adoptabox fundraiser. Adoptabox offers you the opportunity to sponsor a bird box, and in return you will receive an Adoption Certificate, an island map and regular updates, with pictures, of your new family’s progress. Holt Island Nature Reserve is owned and managed by Huntingdonshire District Council, with huge support from the Friends group, and hundreds of hours a year of practical work undertaken by a regular group of volunteers. Chairman of the Friends Group, Ian Jackson, said: “Once again we have 26 bird boxes ready and waiting for new tenants — and sponsors. All you need to do is choose a box number, send us £10 and we will do the rest. You could get a blue tit, great tit, robin, treecreeper or tawny owl in your box. You may even get a duck in a basket!” Adoption forms, and all other details, are available
from Robin Waters on 01480 386644, or at robin. waters@rswgeomatics.com This fundraiser idea would make a great gift for Mother’s Day, or a child’s birthday. What a great way to welcome the spring!
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Ty Interiors Prize Crossword 1st Prize £25 Name:
Sponsored by Ty Interiors, The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Faldo Road, Barton Le Clay, MK45 4RF
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what’S ON?
IN APRIL
6 March-13 April St Neots Art Group Exhibition Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm St Neots Museum, The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots Admission free to local residents. Other visitors Adults £2, Children & OAP £1 A group exhibition by the well-known local art group featuring a variety of styles from landscapes to local scenes and abstract works. Come along and snap up a reasonably priced piece of original art work. Tel: 01480 214163 Email: curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk 31 March & 1 April St Ives Antiques Fair 10am-4pm Burgess Hall, Westwood Road, St. Ives Adults £2, Concessions £1.50 Up to 50 expert antiques dealers offering a wide range of antiques, vintage and retro items at affordable prices with something for everyone. Ample free parking, wheelchair access, hot and cold drinks and snacks. Tel: 01480 896866 for information 1 April Easter Hunt Trail 10am-3pm RSPB The Lodge, Sandy Trail sheet £2. Admission £4 per vehicle Follow the Easter trail and spot all of the pictures hidden in the woodland with a crème egg to collect when you finish! Tel: 01767 680541 Web: www.rspb.org.uk/thelodge 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 April Bridge Club Cost £3 7.30-9.30pm Roxton Village Hall Every Tuesday. Beginners welcome. Tel: 01767 448526 Web: www.greatbarfordbowlsclub.org.uk 3 April Little Paxton Gardening Club 8pm Little Paxton Village Hall Annual subscription £6. Meetings with speakers £1 and £2 for visitors Speaker Tony Arnold on ‘My Life in Gardening’. Tony is Head Gardener at Newnham College Cambridge and is the Chairman of the Professional Gardeners Guild. Tea/coffee and biscuits included. All welcome. 4, 5, 11 & 12 April Easter Family Workshops 11am-3pm £2 per child St Neots Museum, The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots Workshops include Mad Birds, Wild Animal Puppets, May Day Decoration or Gruesome Garland and Blinging Banners. Craft materials supplied. Tel: 01480 214163 Email: curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk 5 April Moonrise Kingdom 8pm Corn Exchange, St Ives Tickets £5 Screen St Ives. (2012) A funny and touching story of family dynamics, growing up and friendship. Set on an imaginary island off New England in 1965, Suzy and Sam fall in love and runaway together. Web: www.screenstives.org.uk
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Entries into our What’s On sections are free. If you have an event you would like us to publicise please email the details to whatson@villagermag.com 6 April Craft Fair 9.30am-4pm St Ives Free Church Local people selling hand-made crafts at very reasonable prices. Held on the first Saturday of each month. For details visit http://www.saintscrafters.blogspot.com 6 April Hardy Plant Society Talk 2pm The Wetherley Centre, Biggleswade Small charge for visitors Cambs and Beds Hardy Plant Society present a talk by Des Martin on ‘Woodland treasures - features a selection of mostly herbaceous plants.’ Des is the proprietor of a specialist nursery. He uses live plants which provide a hand’s on and practical introduction to the subject. All welcome - small charge applies. Tel: Winifred 01234 721720 Web: www.hpscambsandbeds.co.uk 6 April A Concert for Easter 6.30pm St Peter’s Church, Offord Darcy Tickets £8 including a drink A concert of early choral music suitable for the Easter period, with a special choir being formed for the occasion by Matthew Howes. Tickets from Jenny Griffiths 01480 811126 or the box office ticketoffice.stpeters@gmail.com 6 April 95th Year of Royal Air Force Concert 7.30-10.15pm, doors open 6.30pm Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon Adults £9, Concessions £8 RAF Wyton Area Voluntary Band present a concert to celebrate 95th Year of Royal Air Force. Tel: 01480 455210 or 01480 383898 for tickets 8 April The Wonderful World of Galaxies by Elias Brinks 7.30-9.30pm Visitors Centre, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton St Neots Astronomy Association. A fun and informative talk about Galaxies and how there formed. We are a small, friendly club - always looking for new members.Contact a Committee member for more information: David Roberts 01480 212960 david@snaa.co.uk Nick Maudlin 01767 315678 nick@snaa.co.uk Web: www.snaa.co.uk 10 April ‘Springtime Serenade’ Flower Demonstration Doors open 1pm, starts 2pm Kimbolton Castle Tickets £12.50 including light refreshments Kimbolton Flower Club presents Michael Bowyer, MBE, international demonstrator presenting a ‘’Springtime Serenade’’. Tel: Mo Brown 01480 860202 for information 16 April Growing Orchids 7.30pm Mandeville Hall, Kimbolton Kimbolton Flower Club. Short AGM followed by Roger Sewell on ‘Growing Orchids’. Visitors welcome - £6.
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17 April-18 May Zoo - Melina Lafirenze Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm St Neots Museum, The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots Admission free to local residents. Other visitors Adults £2, Children & OAP £1 An exhibition of striking animal images by an exciting new local artist. Tel: 01480 214163 Email: curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk 17 April Dickensian Great Gransden 7.30pm W.I. Headquarters, Walden Road, Huntingdon Non-members welcome - £1 donation at the door appreciated. Huntingdonshire Family History Society presents a talk on Dickensian Great Gransden by Mike Petty. Web: www.huntsfhs.org.uk 19 April One Day Weaving Course £60 per person Alconbury Come along and try your hand at weaving on this special one day course. Lunch and all materials included. Limited availability; booking essential. Tel: 01480 896866 19 April Murder Mystery Evening 7pm Buckden Village Hall Tickets: £17.50 to include supper (tickets must be purchased in advance) Tel: 01480 811264 Email: buckdenvht@gmail.com 19 April Quiz Night 7.30pm Little Paxton Village Hall Tickets £5 each including supper Little Paxton BUMPKINS. Maximum 6 people per team. Licensed Bar. Closing date for tickets 17 April. Tel: Lee 07931 315648 Email: lm.duncan@ntlworld.com 20 April Bazaar 11.30-2.30pm St Neots Parish Church, The Church Rooms, Church Walk Nearly new clothes, toys and books, Bric-a-Brac, cake stall and children’s clothes. 20 April Challenge Day Alconbury Memorial Hall, School Lane, Alconbury 1st Alconbury Scout group and Girlguiding Alconbury joint Challenge Day BBQ, cake sale and raffle to raise funds for both groups. Rifle shooting and Archery ranges available 20p per shot. Backwoods cooking. Pitching patrol tents, fire lighting, pioneering, Lanyard making, team games, and lots more. Campfire, Marshmallow toasting and camp songs at 3pm Tel: Helen Howlett 07891 400441 for more details
25 April St Neots Gardening Club 8pm St Mary’s Church Hall, Brook Street, St Neots Non-members £2.50 including refreshments and raffle tickets. Saving Plants from Extinction - the work of Botanic Gardens by Sara Oldfield. 27 April Plant Sale 10am-noon Village Hall, Keysoe Free admission To raise funds for the Village Show at Keysoe. Donated plants will be on sale as well as bric-a-brac, books, raffle, cakes and tea and coffees. John Banks is supporting the event and will be pleased to answer any of your gardening queries. Tel: 01234 378878 for more details 28 April The Beautiful Bluebells of Brampton Wood 7.30pm Brampton Wood Suggested donation Adults £2, Children free The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invite you to enjoy this ancient woodland, which lies on our doorstep. George Cottam, warden of Brampton Wood, will lead the walk with local botanist, Lynne Farrell. Please meet at Brampton Wood Car Park, Grafham Road, Brampton at 10.30 am, GR TL 184698. Park in the Trust car park. Web: www.wildlifetrust-huntsareagroup.org.uk Tel: Phil 01487 822835 28 April Cambridgeshire Branch of The Western Front Association 2.15pm for 2.30pm start Offord Cluny Village Hall, 158 High St, Offord Cluny Speakers are Guy Gray and ‘Hobbs’ Hobson “Demonstration of the workings of the field ambulance”. Tel: Mrs Teddy Noyes 01480 890966 28 April Buffalo in concert 3 pm St James’ Church Little Paxton Tickets £6, Children £3 Playing country and blue grass music. Tickets available from Alison Rogers 01480 215607 or June Griffin 01480 399773 29 April-3 May Aviation and Railway Art of Keith Hill 10.30am-3.30pm daily Coffee House, The Racehourse Inn, Catworth Keith’s work is internationally known with his work in many military establishments worldwide including The Pentagon. In 2002 he was commissioned by the Daily Mail to produce a painting of a ‘Spitfire’ in order to raise money for the Battle of Britain Memorial on the Thames Embankment. All 2000 copies of the Limited Edition print sold out within twenty hours raising thousands of pounds for the memorial. Web: www.keithhillstudios.com or www.theracehorsecatworth.com
8 May 25 April Happy’s Circus 5pm, performance 6pm Volunteer Drop-in Session 11am-3pm Little Paxton School Playing Field Tickets £7 St Neots Museum, The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots There’ll be clowns, jugglers, trapeze artists, fun & laughter. If you are looking for a new activity with a friendly group Hot food, licensed bar, raffle, giant sweet tombola, clown of people and are interested in history come along and find cake stall, face painting and lots more. Tickets from Little out more. Variety of roles available. Tel: 01480 214163 Paxton School Office and Little Paxton School Association Email: curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk Facebook page. To advertise in The Villager and Townlife please call(LPSA) 01767 261 122 59
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