Hampton Gazette December 2014

CHRISTMAS DINNER COUNTDOWN

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welcome to the December issue of the Hampton Gazette Welcome to the December issue.

This month your community magazine is full of Christmas gift ideas, parties and events, to make sure you know exactly what is going on and where!

We have the latest news on the new community centre that has now opened; there are so many great classes and groups planned for the New Year.

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The wildlife of Hampton - the robin Perhaps the most seasonal bird for this month is the robin. Christmas cards feature this attractive little bird, making it feel essential to the festive season. It’s been a part of Christmas since the Victorian period.

The reason for this is unsure but could be related to at least three stories. bird’s breast red. The third story is related to Jesus’ death. It is said that a plain brown bird was witness to the crucifixion. This bird tried to take a thorn from Christ’s head and in doing so some blood fell on the bird’s breast, colouring it red.

The first suggests that robins appear due to the fact that Victorian postmen were nicknamed Robin Redbreasts, due to the redness of their uniform (they wore red coats), and Christmas cards were delivered even on Christmas Day. The second relates to Mary being cold in the stable where Jesus was born. The story goes that a brown bird alighted and flapped its wings to fan the dying embers of the fire, but in doing so a spark leapt from the fire and scorched the

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Perhaps you may have seen them, but personally I rarely see a robin around Hampton.

Although I did see one in our garden recently and would love to see more. They are relatively easy birds to recognise through their song once you know what to listen for. I can only describe it as melodious and pleasant to listen to. Helpfully too they sing throughout the year.

They can even sing at night, usually around streetlights. I have often heard the chirrup of a bird around Hampton at night and was puzzled by it. Perhaps it is the robin.

To us they seem such friendly birds. We only have to start digging and they appear, hungry for the worms that have been disturbed. But amongst themselves robins are aggressively territorial; chasing off any rivals from their area, sometimes using a spade handle as a handy lookout post. Usually no more than one robin will inhabit a garden, unless it is their mate.

Sadly three quarters of robins die before they are one year old, caught mostly by predators, and ten per cent die defending their territory. Harsh winter weather can also have a severe impact on robin numbers. A robin can use up to 10% of its body weight during one cold winter’s night, and unless it is able to feed well every day, to replenish its reserves, a prolonged cold spell can be fatal.

Normally the fat reserves built up by the robin will keep it going for a few days, but death is more likely if a cold spell continues into a second week. So we can obviously help by providing food on birdtables, especially if it has snowed. The favourite birdtable treat for robins is mealworms.

Other useful foods are meaty kitchen scraps, fat, cheese, cake and biscuit crumbs, and dried fruit. Peanuts are also taken, but they are better shredded or crushed than whole.

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Christmas Opening Hours 2014

Hampton Health

Over the Christmas and New Year period we will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Thursday 25th December and Friday 26th December and on New Year’s Day, Thursday 1st January, but normal opening hours will apply for the rest of Christmas week and New Year week.

After the Christmas Holiday we will reopen on Monday 29th December at 8.30am and after the New Year we will reopen on Friday 2nd January at 8.30am; phones will be open from 8am on both days.

Appointments on Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd & the morning of Wednesday 24th December, and in the following week Monday 29th, to Wednesday 31st. , and Friday 2nd of January will all be available to book on the day and prebookable appointments will not be offered on these days.

Christmas Eve Afternoon appointments will be available throughout the afternoon with GP and Nurse Practitioner, but these will be for emergencies only.

If you need to see a Doctor or Nurse urgently on these days please phone the surgery and you will be offered an emergency appointment or a phone call.

As we ask for 48 hours’ notice for repeat medication can we ask that you request any medication needed over Christmas by 6 pm on Monday 22nd December, and for the New Year by 6pm on Monday 29th December so we can arrange this for you.

Our baby immunisation clinic on Wednesday 24th December will be cancelled.

When the surgery is closed if you require urgent medical assistance or advice which cannot wait until the surgery re-opens, please call NHS111. For life threatening situations call 999.

Information on opening times will be available on our website www.hamptonhealth.co.uk Finally may I wish all our patients a very Happy and Healthy Christmas and New Year.

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First of all I would, on behalf of the members of Hampton WI, like to thank each and every one of you who came and supported our Christmas Fair last weekend. We appreciate your continued support and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

Our November Meeting saw us have our AGM and whilst the business side of our meeting was important, we much preferred making the homemade sweets afterwards. Who wouldn’t? Sweets or stuffy formal stuff? Hmm that’s a hard decision.

We have our Christmas Meeting coming up and if you are considering visiting us this would be a great meeting to do so.

It’s our Glitter and Sparkle Meeting where we will be eating some festive homemade food and enjoying some homemade (well maybe not homemade) festive drink! Wear something sparkly (clothing, a brooch or hair slide etc) and be prepared to have a little giggle.

If you are coming to our December meeting, please be aware that the meeting is on THURSDAY 11th DECEMBER and NOT the usual third Thursday. Please make a note of this change.

Our January meeting will be back to our normal weekly slot.

Finally, we would like to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and peaceful New Year!

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Community News

Donate an advent calendar for Christmas

Hampton Allotments

Advent Calendars have been a long held tradition of Christmas for many children nationwide. However, the excitement of opening each window, and counting down the days to Santa’s arrival, is something that many children will not get to experience this year.

As residents with allotments will be aware, during 2014 the Parish Council has taken on the lease for both the HamptonVale and Hampton Hargate Allotments this year, protecting them for use as allotments for the next 125 years. Both sites are jointly managed by the Hampton Parish Council through the Allotments Sub-Committee which meets four times a year.

Recently, comedian Jason Manford has called the nation to donate Advent Calendars to their local food banks so families without the luxuries of everyday life can enjoy something a little bit special at Christmas. The people of Peterborough have also got involved and rushed to donate items at the local food bank, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre in Hampton, to help out those less fortunate in the local area. There is still time to help out by generously donating Calendars and other food items at two upcoming collections at Serpentine Green Shopping Centre in Hampton on November 28th and 29th on the run up to the all-important day, December 1st.

Make sure you don’t pass by the chance to help out local residents who do not have the luxuries that we all do. If you would like to help the out in any other way, please visit http://peterborough.foodbank.org.uk/

The Committee formed of four Parish Councillors and two nominated representatives from each of the Hampton Allotment Associations sets has agreed new leases for all plot holders set the annual rents for 2015. The Parish Council will collect the annual rents, including the annual Allotment Association membership fees for lease holders which is passed on to the Allotment Association Treasurers in the form of a grant, and will in future consider any amendments or updates to the tenants lease in line with current legislation and good practice, review the annual grant to the Hampton Hargate Community Allotment Gardens Association (HHCAGA), which will continue to be largely self-managed as well as any other administrative and practical management issues which arise throughout the year. The Parish Clerk is the nominated Allotments Manager for both sites.

With the support of the Allotments Sub-Committee, and the HHCAGA, it is hoped that in the future the Hampton Vale Community Allotment Gardens Association will develop a similar self-management philosophy to the Hargate Association allowing them to also apply for grants in recognition of tasks undertaken by the Management Committee such as maintaining the roads, structures and communal areas in good order.

If you are interested in an allotment plot you need to be on the Hampton Vale Electoral Roll, for Hampton Vale Allotments or the Hampton Hargate Electoral Roll for the Hampton Hargate Allotments (or able to provide a recent utility bill as proof of residence).

This is because the cost of the leases and infrastructure works on the allotments are funded by the Parish Council whose income is largely from the precept collected on behalf of the Parish by the Peterborough City Council through the Council Tax system.

At the time of writing there will be plots available on the Hampton Vale site in the Spring and there is a short waiting list for Hampton Hargate plots - so if you are interested in growing your own fruit, vegetables or flowers please email with your details to hamptonparishcouncil@gmail.com

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Woodston Primary Christmas Event plus visit from Olaf the Snowman from Frozen!

4th December 3.15–5.30pm Lots to see and do, raffle, tombola , games, hot & cold drinks and food, special guest visit from Olaf the snowman from Frozen at 4pm & Father Christmas will be coming to say ‘hello’ to the children with some sweets to hand out! Please come and support us. Entry fee: adults 50p, children FREE. The school is in Celta Road, Woodston.

Peterborough Christmas trees For your perfect Christmas tree! Open from 28th November, 9am to 7pm everyday at the Gordon Arms Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 7DH Yaxley Festival Christmas Party 2 parties in one day, Saturday 29th November Christmas Countdown at Peterborough Museum Saturday 29th November, 10.30am-12noon. Start your countdown to Christmas in style and make an advent calendar garland with decorative paper, vintage festive images and ribbons! Suitable for ages 5+. £5 per child; accompanying adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited.

To book, call Peterborough Museum on 01733 864 663.

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Oakdale Primary School Christmas Bazaar Friday 5 December 6.00-8.00pm Festive fun and a glass of mulled wine, games, gift stalls, refreshments and, of course, a visit from Santa! We hope to see you there.

William De Yaxley Junior School Christmas Fayre Friday 5th December at 6.00-8.00pm Fabulous evening where your children can come and buy presents for their family and friends at pocket money prices and have them wrapped FREE by the elves!

Christmas Bird Masks at Peterborough Museum Saturday 29th November, 2pm-4pm. Design and make your own spectacular 3D paper sculpture bird mask. Decorate the snow white base with Christmassy decorations, as well as feathers that you’ll cut, curl and score from coloured paper. Suitable for ages 6-10. £5 per child; accompanying adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited.

To book, call Peterborough Museum on 01733 864 663. For more information visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com

Santa’s Grotto at Yaxley Shopping Centre (Lots for adults too!)

Saturday 6th December 10.00am-4.00pm. Over 20 craft stalls, Santa’s grotto, live entertainment, including live bands, solo singers and other performers, charity auction, including a meat hamper worth over £150, booze hampers, sweet and treat hampers and much more, bouncy castle, hot food and drinks and the British Legion’s outside bar! Come and join in the fun and raise v for your local Barnardos.

Stained Glass Ornaments Workshop at Peterborough Museum

Festive Felt at Peterborough Museum Saturday 6th December 10.30am-12.30pm & 2.00pm-4.00pm. Decorate your house with funky festive felt this year – from cute mice with candy cane tails, to 3D tree ornaments - they’ll be as fun to hang up as they are to make! Suitable for ages 5+. £5 per child; accompanying adults free. Booking is essential as places are limited.

To book, call Peterborough Museum on 01733 864 663.

Sunday 30th November, 10am-4pm. Learn the art of stained glass with Shedglas Designs and make unique Christmas decorations to take home.

From cutting and grinding the glass to applying and soldering the pieces together this workshop will provide all the skills you need! All materials and lunch will be included. Over 16s only. £65 per person. Booking is essential as places are limited.

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Police are urging residents not to be left in the dark with their home security and are asking households in the area to check lighting, and brush-up on good security habits.

Traditionally, there is a rise in burglaries in the winter period, especially on the run up to Christmas and insecure windows and doors are still a common factor.

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windows/doors and side gates. leave a light on when you go out - buy a timer for upstairs and downstairs rooms and consider fitting outdoor security lights. leave a radio playing or a television on.

Anyone wanting home security advice should call 101 and ask for their local Crime Prevention Officer.

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Froglife volunteers manage Hampton Nature Reserve (HNR) on behalf of the landowners, O&H. Activities includes pond restoration and creation, scalloping reedbeds and scrub, and coppicing trees.

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This winter we are focussing on the woodbelt north of the reserve, opening up glades and burning off brash. This is an excellent introduction to the site; sheltered, good access and a beautiful day out on a crisp sunny morning.

Teams go out every Thursday and two Saturdays per month to create brash bonfires on which we cook our baked potato lunch. We will also be continuing our tradition of having a Christmas Work Party on the last session before the holidays, where volunteers old and new are invited to a super-sized bonfire with mince pies and seasonal treats.

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Volunteers can come as little or as often as they are able – the only commitment is a phone call or text ahead of the session to sign up. For more information about volunteering on Hampton Nature Reserve please contact the Warden, Paul Furnborough, on 07508020437 or paul.furnborough@froglife.org

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As part of the National Consumer Week 2014 (3-7th November), residents in Peterborough were being urged to look out for rogue doorstep traders preying on elderly and vulnerable neighbours.

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With as many as 170,000 incidents of doorstep crime occurring nationally each year, the National Consumer Week 2014 ‘Good Neighbours Stop Rogue Traders’ campaign encouraged neighbours, friends, families and carers to nominate themselves to discourage rogue traders. These traders often cold call and offer to carry-out repairs which are poor quality, unnecessary and charged at extortionate prices, sometimes even driving the victim to the bank to withdraw money or threatening them.

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• Building or maintenance work on We want people to be on your neighbour’s garden or house the lookout for doorstep starts unexpectedly crime in their community, to • Poor quality work is visible on the roof, help stop neighbours falling driveway or property victim to rogues” • Your neighbour appears anxious or distressed • Your neighbour visits the bank, building society, or post office more frequently, particularly if they are accompanied by a trader

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ActiveHampton Happy Christmas

Hampton FC U12

Hampton Netball The Hampton ‘Back to Netball’ sessions have been running over the summer and have been a great success. Here is a little testimonial from one the ladies that joined us at Hampton Ladies Netball Club “I am sure I am one of many who once had a love for a sport but for various reasons lost touch.

After moving back home to my family in March this year and my sister already being a member of ‘Panthers’ which is the youngest of the adult teams, I started to hear a lot about Hampton Netball Club and how much it had to offer.

This made me think it was about time I got back into a sport I once loved and Hampton Netball welcomed me with open arms to their ‘Back to Netball’ sessions on a Saturday morning. I started back in June and after just two sessions I put my name forward for the winter league and joined their Tuesday night training. I was then really fortunate to be put into a great team, newly named ‘Hampton Tigers’, where I continue to get a lot of support and everyone is really committed.

We had our first match a few weeks ago, of which was my first in 8 years! We didn’t win, but it was just a 3 goal difference and I can’t wait to complete the winter league. I will continue to push myself and build on my skills at the training Hampton Netball provide.

Hampton FC Hampton FC Blue U/12 have pleasure in extending their gratitude to their long running partner ‘Top Dog Systems’ for their generosity in sponsoring a new 2014/2015 Home & Away football kit.

The partnership continues to grow much like the boys as we look forward to a great season of games, competing in both league and Cup.

Hampton Cricket Club With Christmas fast approaching our plans for winter nets can be revealed: The Nene Park Academy will play host to us each Friday night beginning 9th January 2015, from 7-9pm, until April when outdoor nets should begin.

There are 4 lanes available to us, which means we can be sure that everyone will be able to get fully involved.

For further information please visit our Facebook, www.facebook.com/ HamptonCricketClub2004, and Twitter, Twitter@hampton_c_c, pages as well as our website, www.hamptoncc.org, which contains a host of useful information about the club.

On the development front two players began their Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Children in November, with the aim of qualifying in time for next summer’s junior training sessions in order to build on this year’s success.

All that remains to say is have a merry Christmas and we hope you all get those brand new cricket bats you want.

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Peterborough Christmas Events The Parish Church of Hampton

Christ the Servant King

As we approach the Christmas season, there are many words, greetings and messages shared. But there is no message that matches the message of Christmas itself, a message found in the words of the Bible: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”

Jesus gave up the glories of heaven and came to earth over 2000 years ago as a baby, born supernaturally. He came at God’s timing in fulfillment of many prophecies, born in the squalor of a stable in Bethlehem. “Emmanuel”, which means, “God with us”. He brought a message of love and forgiveness.

The true message of Christmas makes all the difference in the world. It is a reliable message. It is a good news message. It is a personal message that changed lives 2000 years ago and still changes lives today. CSK Church would love to welcome you to celebrate with us at one or more of the special services and events we are holding this year, where the real message of Christmas can be heard, at different times in different places, with something to suit all ages.

My prayer is that you will know the love and peace of Christ this Christmas and always.

Every Blessing

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Christmas is right around the corner and Peterborough have a lot to offer residents who wish to get right into the spirit of the season.

Nene Park have a wide programme of festivities at Ferry meadows Country Park. The main event takes place on Saturday 13th December with the Christmas Fair. The event promises a day filled with attractions, including the chance to meet some of the nativity’s animal stars.

Peterborough Cathedral kicks off its packed schedule of Christmas services on 30th November with the Advent Sunday Service. The annual Christingle service takes place on December 20th with the Christmas Eve service kicking off at 16.00 and the Christmas Day service taking place at 08.00.

If you need an excuse to take the kids to see Santa this December then Peterborough Arena’s new Santa’s Barn is it. The centre is open on various days throughout November and December and offers up to two hours of festive fun for guests, as well as a special gift from the big man himself. Other Santa’s Grottos to keep your eye on in the local area include Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Dobbies Garden Centre and of course Queensgate’s offering, located in the North Square of the centre.

If theatre is more of your thing, then make sure you head over to The Cresset theatre to see This Morning’s Alison Hammond in the magical rendition of Aladdin.

The Key Theatre also has a pantomime this year in the form of Jack and the Beanstalk. Surely nothing can beat the prospect of an afternoon enjoying a good panto, one of Christmas’s best loved traditions.

For another winter tradition you can’t forget Ice Skating. Planet Ice in Bretton is open throughout the Christmas holidays and even has the chance to register for a FREE Christmas Morning skate if you register your interest online, this is a chance that you cant afford to pass by.

Whatever you get up to this Christmas, be it visiting family and friends or making use of everything that Peterborough has to offer. I wish all of you a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year.

Stories with Santa!

Who laughs this way, Ho Ho Ho SANTA Who drives to the libraries through sleet and snow SANTA His hair is white, his suit is red He wears a hat to cover his head Who brings fun for girls and boys SANTA He’s back..!

Santa has kindly agreed to visit some of our libraries again this year. Come and listen to some favourite Christmas stories, meet Santa, have your photo taken with him and you’ll also receive a present. Take part in our festive craft session and make a photo frame for your special Santa photo.

Hampton Library – Saturday 20th December – 9.30am Orton Library – Monday 22nd December - 11am £5 per child – Booking is essential so please speak to a member of staff.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact the library for more information by calling 01733 864538.

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Community News

Santas

WE NEED YOU!

Popular city centre venues the Brewery Tap and Charters Bar have joined forces with Grasshopper Productions to raise much needed funds for Sue Ryder’s Thorpe Hall Hospice Appeal and need your help.

They are looking for 200 Santas to join them on their Santa Crawl. The Santa Crawl will take place on Saturday 13th December, the event a festive themed pub crawl will kick off at 3:30pm from the Brewery Tap in Westgate, with promotional offers, live music and fun games for all Santa’s along the way, the Santa’s will move around the city centre visiting North Street Bar, The Solstice and The City Club before reaching the final venue Charters Bar where the Santa’s will be able to dance the night away to the funky sounds of Groove Cartel.

Tickets are £10 per person which will see a proportion going directly to the Sue Ryder Hospice Appeal. Each attendee will be provided with a Santa Costume on arrival at the Brewery Tap. The venues, Grasshopper Productions and Sue Ryder are looking forward to the event, if you would like to join them tickets may be purchased from either the Brewery Tap or Charters alternatively you can purchase online at www. grasshopperproductions.co.uk For further information please contact: Kevin Chung/Lorraine Slynn - Oaka Group Marketing, Upper Deck, Charters Town Bridge, Peterborough PE1 1FP. kevin@oakagroup.com

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T: 01733 315766.

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Food & Drink

Spice the party season Up with delicious Pan Asian menu choices at East Restaurant

Forthcoming Events

East Restaurant can provide the perfect party solution, with a wonderful range of festive Pan Asian menu options over the Christmas season.

Celebrate the arrival of 2015 at East, enjoy East’s A La Carte menu, the perfect finish to the festive celebrations and start to the New Year. The restaurant will be serving food from 5:30pm - 10:30pm on New Year’s Eve - advance registration is £10 per person. Make a night of it and join Grounded who will be rocking the boat from the lower decks, tickets on sale NOW from Charters Bar £10 per person.

East Restaurant specialises in providing fresh authentic cuisine from Thailand, China, Malaysia and Vietnam. The stylish floating restaurant with a wonderful view of the River Nene provides a unique background for intimate dining, family celebrations or social gatherings. The venue which resides on the upper deck at Charters can offer you a complete package, why not start with pre-dinner drinks on the lower deck at Charters where you can enjoy up to 12 rotating real ales, ciders, whisky, spirits and seasonal cocktails, enjoy a delicious meal in East before returning to the lower decks to soak up the atmosphere until the early hours.

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BURNS’ NIGHT CELEBRATION DINNER

Friday 23rd January 2015

Celebrate the anniversary of Robert Burns with us at our spectacular Burns’ Night event.

Enjoy a Scottish four course traditional dinner which will see formal addressing of the Haggis by our host piper. Then, dance until late with our resident DJ. £23.95 per person.

To book, please call the sales team on 01733 375 527

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Food & Drink

Countdown

Find your perfect Christmas Tree, see Peterborough Christmas Trees advert on page 11

It is probably the biggest meal you will cook all year and it is all too easy to get completely stressed out, but don’t panic, our Christmas dinner timetable reduces everything down to manageable chunks!

Tick off steps as you complete them, and before you know it, you’ll have cooked up a veritable feast for family and friends...

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Food & Drink

Christmas Eve evening

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Take the turkey out of the fridge, cover with foil and allow it to come to room temperature. Do the same with the stuffing and butter so that it softens for the morning. With all the newly created space, fill up the fridge with wines, mineral water and fresh juice

Christmas day: lunch to be served at 2:00pm 7.30am Preheat the oven and prepare the turkey

Early December Order your turkey or buy a frozen one now.

To work out what size you need, count on serving 450g per person. A frozen turkey will need 4–5 days to thaw. Make and freeze your mince pies. Think about the tabletop decorations if you’re planning something special. (Check out ABC Meats advert on page 30 or Moor Farm Meats below).

One week before Christmas Start to defrost the turkey at the back of the fridge. Write your shopping list and purchase all non-perishables (don’t forget pet food). Buy milk in cartons and freeze in case of emergency.

Two days before Christmas Make cranberry sauce and store in the fridge. For stuffings and bread sauce, you will need stale bread. Cut and cube it now and lay it out on a baking tray in a single layer. Make sure all napkins and tablecloths are washed and ironed. Wash or polish

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Pick up the flowers you ordered for the table. If possible, wait until Christmas Eve to buy vegetables, salads and fish; if not, buy them now.

Christmas Eve morning Pick up fresh turkey. Do last minute shopping. Prepare turkey gravy. Defrost mince pies. Prepare your chosen pudding and refrigerate. If you’re serving a traditional pudding, make brandy butter and refrigerate.

Christmas Eve afternoon Prepare stuffings. Don’t refrigerate, but leave covered in a cool place. The stuffings should not be too cold when you stuff the turkey. Prepare the vegetables. Peel potatoes and put in cold water in the fridge. Prepare other vegetables and store in plastic bags in the fridge. Make bread sauce. Cover tightly with cling film and store in the fridge. Set the table.

8.15am Make the bread sauce if you haven’t already.

If you are using a warming oven, put in the required plates and serving dishes. Set up coffee and tea trays for later.

11:30am Prepare sausage and bacon rolls for cooking. Reheat bread sauce and place it in a jug with butter on top to melt over the surface, and keep warm.

Noon: Start steaming the Christmas pudding. If you’re drinking red wine with your meal, you may want to give it time to breathe.; open now. You’ve survived the morning, well done! Pour yourself a glass of bucks fizz to celebrate!

12:45pm: Make the roast potatoes and prepare saucepans of boiling water for sprouts and any other vegetables.

1:15pm: Remove turkey from oven, cover loosely with foil and leave to rest.

1:30pm: Check bacon rolls, remove and keep warm.

1:45pm: Put sprouts on to cook and gravy on to heat.

While they are cooking, dish up food into serving dishes and carve the turkey. Check Christmas pudding.

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With Hampton Hargate and Hampton Vale complete, the next chapter for the Hamptons will begin on the east of the A15. Picture by Nina Wright

Your guide to

Living in Hampton

Hampton Interactive Make an event of it!

Map total hits century and a half

Want to know what’s happening at the weekend? Perhaps you’re looking for somewhere to take the family, or you want to tell Hampton about an event you’ve organising?

Meanwhile, Hampton Yem Rock Choir has become the 150th group to put themselves on Hamptons’ fully interactive map.

Showing exactly what is going on where, the map also features places to go, eat, relax, shop, take the children – plus links to local services and some of the thriving businesses based in the Hamptons.

As of this month, we’ve made some changes to Hampton’s interactive map so you can now post details of events going on within the Hampton area.

The rock choir will meet on Friday evenings at Hampton’s new CSK Church on Silver Hill. Said organiser Colin Hawcroft: “Singing is great fun and everyone is welcome. There’s no audition. All you need is enthusiasm!”

Since its’ launch the map has been used by clubs, community groups and businesses to let others know what they do and how to get in touch with them.

We’re hoping the introduction of an ‘events’ category to the map will make it an even more useful guide to Hampton life.

Explained O&H Hampton general manager Roger Tallowin: “Hampton Hargate and Vale may be well-established but we still have new people arriving all the time. Our interactive map aims to show them, and anyone on the lookout for particular services or for things to do, exactly what is going on in the Hamptons.

As with all the ‘pins’ already added to the Hampton map, posting details of your event is completely free of charge.

“Sometimes there’s a tendency to think of new developments as soulless places. What the map shows is that Hampton is literally brimming with soul – and heart!”

With Christmas fast approaching, the first events pins have already begun to appear, promoting festivities on the doorstep.

To view the map or add your club group or activity is visit www.ohhampton.co.uk

If you’re looking for something to do in the next few weeks simply visit the interactive map at www.ohhampton.co.uk and click on the events category to see all the events that have been posted.

Alternatively, if you want to tell your Hampton neighbours about something that’s going on, click on ‘create a pin’ and follow the simple instructions.

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Answer to riddle (NO PEEKING) 1. A Christmas tree doesn’t have legs like we do!

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Q – What’s a child’s favourite king at Christmas?

A – A stocKING! Q – What never eats at Christm as time?

A – The turkey, its usually stuffed !

Q – Why did Ken keep his trum pet in the freezer?

A – Because he loves cool mus ic!

Q – What is a mums favourite Chr istmas carol?

A – Silent Night!

Q – What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations?

A – Tinselitus!

Merry Christmas kids! Don’t forget to leave a mince p ie for Santa and a carrot for Rudolp h on Christmas ev e!

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By Oscar Butler

film

The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies Christmas is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing…Big movies! This year’s blockbuster film is Peter Jacksons, The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies. This is the third instalment of this pulse racing, heart binding prequel to; The Lord of the Rings. It follows young Bilbo Baggins who is played by BAFTA award winning actor Martin Freeman, and his journey into middle earth, along with his trusty wizard friend Gandalf The Grey, Oh and of course, those pesky dwarves!

The Hobbit; The Desolation of Smaug, gave us a foot kicking cliff-hanger, as Bilbo Baggins and his merry men, released the soaring flamed dragon; Smaug, into the wilderness.

The dramatic ending of part 2 has left fans craving for more, will they get their answers? I should think so! The final part of Peter Jackson’s adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien’s book, is set to rock the big screens this Christmas as all the big fans of this impressive, first class viewing, are going to be left commanding for more as this blockbuster film reaches its climatic end.

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Assassins Creed: Unity There are very few big blockbuster games being released this Christmas, but the eye catching one this year without a doubt, Assassins Creed Unity. Are you ready to go swooping through the high-rise buildings of 1789 France? Set in a guilt riddled Paris, Assassin’s Creed Unity jumps into the terror of the 1789 French revolution and features the most detailed Assassin’s Creed city ever made.

The most recognised storyline in history of gaming, follows the footsteps of a young man named Arno. Arno is wounded by the loss of his loved ones, and this sets him on a path of redemption. The players will stroll through a stunning version of Paris during the French Revolution. Players can customize their character, giving him access to; customizing weapons, outfits, equipment and specialised skills. In addition to the mind boggling campaign, players can take up to three friends on this story-riddled online co-op campaign, for the first time ever on this 5th instalment to this blockbuster action game.

A unique and exciting experience for gamers will reach, what is set to be, its best instalment yet. So get down to your local game shop, and purchase this thrilling action game for a friend (Or yourself ) and give them the most thrilling Christmas present to date!

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iTunes 12 Days of Christmas Now then, what is possibly better than the pure joy and excitement of opening up a patterned wrapped Christmas present? Whether it was a big or small one, the excitement was there. Well now you can get double the joys this Christmas with The iTunes 12 Day of Christmas app.

This app lets you grab a popular FREE app, music or film/ video each day! Starting from the 26th of December and ending on the 7th of January 2015, this popular Christmas app will relive the joy of opening presents even after Christmas has finished!

What could possibly be better than knowing that you have extra presents to unwrap?

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Belinda Smith celebrates her 30th anniversary as a solicitor on the 15th November this year. She also celebrates over 6 years running her own very successful niche family law practice with associate Michele Fielding, at their offices in Thorpe Wood, Peterborough. Prior to setting up on her own, Belinda and Michele were both at Buckles solicitors for over 20 years.

Belinda hails from Grantham where she went to Maggie Thatcher’s school, and now lives in Bourne. Michele is a Deeping girl and now lives in the Hamptons, Peterborough. Between them Belinda and Michele have over 50 years’ experience in family law and their case loads include divorces, financial applications and settlements, cohabitation splits, child arrangement orders for residence and contact, pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements and emergency measures such as injunctions and occupation orders.

Belinda and Michele both have the specialist qualification in collaborative law which is an option for family cases to minimse the friction and conflicts that often occur during the traditional divorce process.

Belinda has a particular expertise in children cases, being a long standing member of the Law Society Children Panel and for many years representing parents and children in the arena of care proceedings.

Belinda Smith & Co does not have a legal aid franchise but Belinda still represents foster parents and extended family members in care and adoption proceedings.

Belinda also provides advice and representation in road traffic matters in Magistrate Court cases.

If you have any legal problem that you think Belinda Smith & Co could help you with, please telephone the office for free initial advice.

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Many people see their main asset as being their family, house or their car and who can blame them?

By Glenn Barker

Is your most important asset insured?

A family provides warmth, a house provides a “roof over your head”, and a car provides a means of transport to work, for example.

Without work or money, the car, family and house may be jeopardised, but there is another vital asset that many take for granted. Can you identify what it is?

Your health – without it, all those valuable assets could be affected.

You can cover your health in many ways, so why not take the opportunity to speak to your financial adviser or arrange a complimentary consultation with me.

If you have existing cover, this could be a good time to review its benefits. You never know, you might be able to save some money – just in time for Christmas!

You should always seek qualified advice from an Independent Financial Adviser.

If you have a financial question, email: gbarker@beaconwealth.co.uk

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Cross Keys are

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Cross Keys Care is currently recruiting enthusiastic, motivated and flexible care workers. If you want a job that provides a huge amount of satisfaction with a growing company this could be the job for you.

We will offer you regular contracted hours, so no zero hours Find out more at our contracts. We also offer full training, so don’t worry if you have no experience. Plus carers get a free uniform, generous paid holidays, the use of company vehicles or excellent mileage allowance and paid training days!

Working for Cross Keys Care will give you the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a supportive environment. So, if you want a job that really makes a difference to people’s lives, and you want to work for a company that really values you and will help you to reach your maximum potential through learning and development then speak to us today about the opportunities we have available.

Open Day

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We will be holding interviews on the day, so why not start your new career now! The event will be held on Wednesday 10 December, 10am - 4pm at the Westwood Community Hub, Hampton Court, Westwood PE3 7JB

You can call us on 01733 396484 or visit www.crosskeyshomes.co.uk and click on ‘finding work’.

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New vets at Dobbies On Monday 17th November VetSavers™ opened the doors to its third Vets in Peterborough, on site at Dobbies Garden Centre, Hampton.

The new practice is housed in a mobile unit that joins the concessions to the front of Dobbies Garden Centre, in the top left corner of their car park and which can be seen from the duel carriageway as you approach the roundabout for both Dobbies and Serpentine Green.

The Vets are open 6 days a week and offer full range of routine non-surgical services such as consults, vaccines, microchipping etc… from this site, with surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and more specialised services such as critical care, orthopaedic and ophthalmology treatments available in conjunction with another local practice.

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Keeping your pets safe at Christmas Enjoy the festive celebrations but remember to plan ahead and think about your furry family creatures (and maybe not so furry!).

There will be plenty of indulgences, activities, fun and family frolics but keep your furbabies safe by not feeding sultanas, raisins and currants to dogs (can cause kidney failure), check presents for chocolate and food that could be stolen and eaten, before placing under your tree, and avoid putting chocolate tree decorations up...easy pickings for canine friends! Glass baubles can shatter, cats love to play with tinsel and chew it, electric wires can be chomped on...

Excitement levels are always high but allow your pets plenty of peace and quiet and space, especially if they are not used to it. When all has calmed down in the new year, make sure you are up to date with routine worming, flea treatment and vaccinations for your feline, canine and leporine (rabbit) friends to keep them in the best of health. Make a new year’s resolution to come and see us.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Hampton Veterinary Centre!

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First year anniversary Nail Envy is coming up to their first year anniversary, and what a year it has been never did they imagine it would be this successful, what started out as a part time job has now become full time with Carol saying she has the most wonderful clients and looks forward to her three weekly catch up with them all.

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Waistaway is now available at Hampton Pharmacy

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Do you feel like a bear with a sore head now that the days are getting shorter and darker? Do you know someone who struggles to get through the dark winter months?

Whilst most of us will get a little bit fed up of the cold nights and grey days of winter, about 20% of us suffer from something called Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. Sufferers experience a far more extreme set of symptoms with the onset of the short, dark days that most often include sudden weight changes, low mood, loss of interest, comfort food craving, negative outlook, aches and pains, disturbed sleep and prolonged feelings of tiredness.

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The reason for this is that sunlight is required for a portion of our serotonin production – this is our feel good hormone that helps us to feel happy, positive, motivated and helps us to cope with day to day life. So on the days with less natural light and sunlight, we can find ourselves depleted of this important hormone. The majority of people can and do get their serotonin boosts in other ways – through exercise, doing something they enjoy, certain foods and other serotonin boosting activities.

But as a SAD sufferer this is the very time of year when you feel that everything is just too much bother and you would rather be under a duvet, with a bar of chocolate, a DVD, oh and by the way, could everyone please go away!

And this is where hypnotherapy comes in as so much of what we do is about boosting our serotonin production, alleviating the symptoms associated with SAD and many other conditions including anxiety, depression, IBS and OCD. So if you know any “winter bears” get in touch with us to find out more. At Inspired to Change we offer a free initial consultation so that you can find out how we can help you to start looking forward to the winter months. www.inspiredtochange.biz

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Hampton Schools

Hampton Vale Primary School

“All the world’s a stage” has been an apt theme at Hampton Vale Primary School as children in three year groups prepared and performed their annual productions.

They include: All the children in Year Two performed their production of Bumper Harvest to the school and • a ‘wear yellow’ day for children and staff, to parents; the production followed the story during which raised funds for the city-based of The Little Red Hen and The Enormous Turnip.

Shine charity, which supports families as Year Three children followed on, presenting a they face the challenges arising from spina rhyming version of Hansel and Gretel to parents bifida and hydrocephalus; and carers as part of their current theme work • a poignant and moving remembrance about the pantomime. Meanwhile, reception assembly on Armistice Day, which included children are busy preparing to stage their the live playing of The Last Post by visiting traditional Christmas nativity performances. brass musicians and readings by children Away from the stage, Year Six children have been and staff; answering the key question of “ What makes a • the planting of art poppies, made by staff good spy?” as they continue their work inspired and children, in a sculpture - inspired by the

by Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz. They Tower of London poppies installation - to travelled to the Si5 centre in Milton Keynes commemorate Armistice Day; for a spy-themed day, where they completed • donations of food items, as part of the missions, challenges and problem-solving school’s harvest celebrations, to the activities in teams. In Year Four, the children Peterborough Foodbank project, for ended their rainforest theme when a visiting distribution to those in need across the city; company brought in animals from the rainforest, including snakes, skunks and tarantulas; the • donations of shoeboxes containing toys, children were able to hold, touch and look at gifts and toiletries, as part of the Operation them.

Christmas Child campaign, which sends on the boxes to children in need worldwide; Meanwhile, many of the school’s values, such as caring and appreciation, have been in the • a coffee morning, in which many parents spotlight thanks to a series of charitable and joined all the school’s children to take part, special events in which the children have been with more than £500 raised donated to involved.

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Little Acorn Pre School

Little Acorns Day Nursery and Montessori School The children had a fantastic Halloween and a great effort was made by all to dress up, even the staff dressed up. Many thanks to all parents.

This month our parents had fun spending some quality time with their children during parent’s activity week. The children were very proud to show their parents what activities they do and we able to show them around the new building.

Our children have been practicing really hard for their upcoming Christmas concert and have been singing beautifully. They are all getting very excited for the Christmas party. The children will also be making Christmas cards and tree decorations to take home.

We would like to wish all our Families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you next year. If you would like to enquire about our Nursery please contact us on: 01733 244000 or visit www.littleacorns-daynursery.co.uk 38

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Hampton Schools

Hampton College (Primary Phase)

Hargate Primary Ho Ho Ho – Christmas is nearly upon us and we are busy preparing for all of our fantastic school plays.

The children have been practising extremely hard and I am sure all their hard work will be reflected in their performances on the night!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Friends Christmas Fayre on Friday 21st November. As always it was a fun filled afternoon with lots of Christmas cheer.

We have also been busy with lots of activities and events this term. Years 5 and 6 have been to visit the Black Country Museum, Year 6 have taken part in a cross country event, Key Stage 1 children were treated to a lively performance of Sleeping Beauty

by M&M productions and once again the Yamaha music school came in to see our Key Stage 2 children to showcase their drumming talents!

Our Powerdown fortnight took place towards the end of November. The children learnt all about energy saving through a series of different lessons and activities and the week ended with an exciting afternoon of reading by torchlight in buddy groups.

In fundraising news, we have had two non- uniform days recently, both for extremely good causes. One for Children in Need and one for Jeans for Genes. Thank you to everyone who supported these events. Also we welcome Mrs Anne-Marie Venters this month, who joins us as School Business Manager.

And finally, our Bike It Crew had a trip to Stillwells Nature reserve at the end of October. They attended a cycle skills session the week before and then on the day, they cycled from school to the nature reserve and back. Whilst at the reserve the children went bug hunting and made nature crowns!

Spotlight on Red Apples Class (Reception) A little poem from us all in the Hampton College (Primary Phase): Running into school as happy as can be Enthusiastic smiles for all the school to see, Dancing, singing and acting out stories Accepting new rules and understanding our boundaries, Playing with our friends for the whole day long Parents can stay and play along, Learning to count, to read and to write Ending the day…going home at night.

School is simply splendiferous!

The children in the Red Apple class have settled into school life with magnificent ease, skipping into school with huge smiley faces ready to embrace the day ahead. The children have been busy making new friends, listening to lots of stories, learning new songs and talking about people who are special to them.

The children have liked playing both inside the classroom and outside in the Foundation Stage garden, and have particularly enjoyed the change in the weather, being outside in the rain. We even conducted an experiment to see what would happen to paper when it gets wet – as such we have decided not to put books outside when the rain is falling.

The highlight of our first half term has been welcoming our parents into class to stay and play with us. It was great to see so many parents playing with their children, constructing with the building bricks, making birthday cakes with the play dough, reading stories and making gravel cakes in the garden.

We thank the parents for really entering into the spirit of Reception, and joining us as we sat on the carpet, participating in either our phonic learning or our number rhyme session.

We have so much to look forward to as we move into autumn, and the learning which will take place as we are inspired by the celebrations which will be upon us in the next few weeks.

Avery House Christmas Fair Saturday 6th December 11am till 3pm Great day out for all the family Live entertainment • Santa’s Grotto Raffle • Tombola • Stalls & games Refreshments

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Pre School 8.40am-11.40am 12.10pm-3.10pm. Hampton Family Centre

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ACROSS 1. Small terrestrial lizard 6. Hairdo 10. Long ago 14. A seal 15. Defeat decisively 16. Balm ingredient 17. Aircraft 18. Contends 19. Kind of bean 20. Exotic dancer 22. As a result 23. Parsley or sage 24. Tastelessness 26. Dogfish 30. American Sign Language 31. Weep 32. A rigid circular band 33. Bearing 35. A word used in polite requests 39. Frontier settlement 41. Flyer 43. Long for 44. Abominable Snowman 46. Anger 47. Euro forerunner 49. Tavern 50. Sailing ship 51. Spigot 54. Angers 56. Hindu princess 57. Judge 63. Killer whale 64. Not yours 65. Broadcast 66. A young male horse 67. Immediately 68. Coming and _____ 69. Leg joint 70. Male turkeys 71. Condition 40

DOWN 1. Vipers 2. Aureate 3. Food thickener 4. Short skirt 5. First Hebrew letter 6. Hardship 7. Crumbly 8. Regrets 9. Preoccupy 10. Composition board 11. Hello or goodbye 12. Russian space capsule 13. Make fun of 21. League members 25. Hubs 26. Greeting at sea 27. Pout 28. Greek letter 29. Be grateful for 34. Nudists 36. Salt Lake state 37. Corporate image 38. Sketched 40. A single time 42. Feelings 45. A witty saying 48. Maximum 51. A habit worn by clerics 52. Moses’ brother 53. Parental brother 55. Bucks 58. Car 59. Violent disturbance 60. Diva’s solo 61. Canvas dwelling 62. Border

Hampton Mobile Library 9.30-9.55am Hampton Primary School Yoga - Hampton Primary school level 1 – 6.45- 8.00pm 12 week course pre booked. Jivamukti Open – 8.15-9.30pm Intermediates pre booked T: 01223 237948 Local Authority Group Sessions To book a space call number below 9.30am-11.00am The Hampton Family Centre.

Yaxley Runners 6.30pm.

Meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays). Meet at the Sports Facility, Beaumont Way, Hargate.

Hampton Mini Movers parent and toddler group. 1.15-2.45pm (term time) at Hampton Vale Community Centre. Contact Rachael ) T: 07983 421139

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Child Health Clinic 1.00PM - 3.00PM at The Hampton Family Centre.

Baby Cafe – 2pm – 3pm. Advice and support on breastfeeding. Hampton Children’s Centre, 01733 893369 Yoga Basics Hampton Vale Community centre. Basics / beginners 1.15-2.30pm 4 week course pre booked. T: 01223 237948 info@santoshayoga.co.uk Hampton Ladies’ Netball 7.30-9pm, squad training night at Hampton Sports Centre. E: rachdavis74@gmail.com Hampton Mobile Library 11.20am12.10pm. Hampton Vale, Eagle Way (near children’s play area).

Hampton Amateur Dramatics Group.

7.30pm. Community Room.

Scouts (7.30pm - 9.00pm) Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk Hampton Table Tennis Club meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 10pm at the Hampton Vivacity Leisure Centre.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to drop in and try their hand, be they novices or potential league players: we cater for all (though not yet for juniors). The first session is free, then £5 per session thereafter.

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Early Years Parent Workshop Stay and Play—Parent Led 10.00am11.30pm, 1.00pm-2.00pm. The Hampton Family Centre.

Hampton Mobile Library 5.30-6.30pm.

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Brownies 6.15pm. Hargate School.

Hampton Table Tennis Club Hampton Hampton Sports and Activities Club.

Every Wednesday at the Vale Community Centre from 1-15 to 3-15 All are welcome.

THURSDAY Prenatal Yoga 2.00pm—3.15pm. The Hampton Family Centre Beaver Scouts 6pm - 7pm Hampton Hargate Community Room www.17thnene.co.uk Cub Scouts 6.00pm - 7.15pm (Baden Pack) Hampton Vale Primary School Cub Scouts 7.15 - 8.30pm (Powell Pack) Hampton Vale Primary School Hampton Parish Council 7.15-9.15pm. First Thursday of every month. Hampton Sports Community Room, Hampton Children’s Centre T: 01733 893369

FRIDAY

Baby Massage 10.30am—11.30am. The Hampton Family Centre Dance and Movement 1.00pm-2.00pm.

The Hampton Family Centre.

Cub Scouts Friday Afternoon (3:30pm - 5pm) Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk 0-12months. T: 01733 893369

SUNDAY

Christ the Servant King church service 10.00am. Hampton Vale Primary School.

Hampton Community Church 6pm-7pm. Hampton Community Centre, Hampton Vale (opposite OneStop).

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• Sales, Service and Installation of all boilers • • Over 25 years experience • • 24 Hour emergency call out •

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Hampton Leisure Centre

Class Timetable

December 2014 to January 2015

Monday 09.30am - 10.30am

FitSteps

Neil Co

12.30pm - 1.15pm

Studio Cycling

Milena H

6.00pm - 6.55pm

Body Pump

Penny R

7.15pm - 8.00pm

Studio Cycling

Penny R

8.10pm - 9.10pm

Yoga

JiX

9.30am - 10.30am

Body Pump

Penny R

6.15pm - 7.00pm

Studio Cycling

Glenn R

7.15pm - 8.15pm

30/30 - Step & Aerobics

Natasha E

8.30pm - 9.15pm

Mindy Body - Core & Stretch

Natasha E

9.30am - 10.30am

20/20/20

Natasha E

6.00pm - 6.55pm

Thighs, Bums & Tums

Glenn R

7.00pm - 7.45pm

Stretch & Relax

Glenn R

8.00pm - 8.45pm

Studio Cycle

Jamie A

9.30am - 10.30am

Thighs, Bums & Tums

Glenn R

12.30pm - 1.15pm

Body Pump

Andrew P

7.10pm - 8.10pm

Body Pump

Glenn R

8.15pm - 9.00pm

Studio Cycling

Scott R

9.30am - 10.15am

Mat Based Pilates

Kate B

6.00pm - 7.00pm

Body Pump

Andrew P

7.05pm - 7.30pm

Insanity

Emma S

7.30pm - 8.00pm

Ab Attack

Emma S

Body Pump

Penny R

Insanity

Emma S

Tueday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday 9.00am - 10.00am Sunday 9.30am - 10.30am

Call 01733 864 000 for a tour today!

Family, couple & individual membership options available.

Hampton Leisure Centre, Clayburn Road, Hampton. PE7 8GL

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