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IN THIS ISSUE and welcome to the February issue of USEFUL NUMBERS Hello the Hampton Gazette. This winter is bringing  Hampton Community 7 Hampton Vale Community Centre 01733 242132 us some beautiful frosty mornings with some Hampton Parish Council Office 07391 497561 fantastic photographs being shared on our  Meet Your Councillors 7 Gazette facebook page which we really enjoy Parish Church of Hampton 01733 240196 seeing.  Hampton Wildlife 8 Hampton Library 01733 864538 In this issue we introduce a new fitness column on page 11and following the Hampton Health 01733 556900  Fitness 11 discussions on our Facebook group we have Peterborough City Hospital 01733 678000 put together a list of local classes that you can NHS Direct 0845 46 47  Business Advice 13 attend; from banging drums to boot camps, there really is something for everyone. The Police (Non Emergency) 101 benefits of enjoying a fitness class are huge and  Legal Advice 14 Hampton Hargate Primary 01733 296780 very rewarding both mentally and physically.

Hampton Vale Primary 01733 247000 Why not impress your Valentine this  Health & Beauty Gallery 23 February with our bitter sweet chocolate Hampton College 01733 246820 mousse recipe on page 30; a real treat which is  Hampton Calendar 34 Electricity Emergency so easy to make.

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Most brides book their florist at least a year in advance, and with regular contact your designs often evolve as you wedding day approaches.

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MEET YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLORS I am proud to be a Parish Councillor in Hampton, a post I have held since being elected in 2016.

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Many of you will know me as a local Liberal Campaigner, however the Parish Council is composed of councillors with varying or no political bias at all. We work as a team for the greater good of the community.

Although I have not served for long, I do have a strong vision for Hampton and I look forward to helping shape and develop the area and secure its future and prosperity.

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Christ the Servant King "What is truth?" Pontius Pilate is reported to have asked at the trial of Jesus 2,000 years ago. It seems like a pertinent question even today.

If you look online at some of the conspiracy theories about the moon landing, the death of Princess Diana or JFK, there seems to be a lot of people who believe things many of us might consider to be absurd.

But for them it is truth. We all carry around with us our own version of truth. There is no shortage of information, comment and opinion bombarding us 24/7 through modern media.

Even in the scientific realm experts stand on each side of arguments which you would hope could be settled by cold hard facts; the safety of nuclear power or fracking, the causes of climate change and whether or not eating fat is bad for you. Sadly that is not the case and arguments rage on.

The assault on our senses these days of so much information and opinion adds to the widespread sense of insecurity in our modern age.

Young people are told that they can be whatever they want to be – patently untrue unless they have the talent and application to pursue their chosen dream.

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trolling around Hargate recently a movement in the bushes caught my eye. A tiny little fellow was hopping around some protruding twigs. I shall call her Jenny Wren, for that is her Old English name, whose origin is lost in the mists of time, but commonly found in old nursery rhymes. This tiny bird is often thought to be Britain’s smallest bird but the less common goldcrest is actually smaller. I have seen several wrens but only ever one goldcrest.

For those with longer memories, the smallest British coin, the farthing, will be remembered as having a picture of a wren etched

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upon it. There is also much folklore associated with the wren. The Irish saints considered it a magical bird and the Druids a bird of prophecy. It has always been seen as unlucky to kill a wren.

Wrens have a very loud voice for such a small bird.

It has a shrill but quite melodious song, and if you can recognise it you will hear it long before you can locate Jenny herself. Interestingly, they sing all through the year, except when they are moulting.

A wren’s diet consists of spiders and insects, which they find whilst hopping and flitting along the ground and probing into crevices with

their long thin bill. The male wren has the unusual habit of building several nests in its territory for his female to inspect. When the female has made her decision, as to which nest she wishes to use, she lines it with feathers and lays her eggs.

Although perhaps not seen that often apparently the wren is the most common breeding bird in the UK with 8.5 million pairs. It is also widespread, being found all over Britain in various habitats. In a winter with heavy snow their numbers can drop quite dramatically but recover fairly quickly due to their large broods; often eight or nine chicks.

Old English poem It was on a merry time, When Jenny Wren was young, So neatly as she danced, And so sweetly as she sung– Robin Redbreast lost his heart: He was a gallant bird; He doffed his hat to Jenny, And thus to her he said.

“My dearest Jenny Wren, If you will but be mine, You shall dine on cherry pie, And drink nice currant wine.

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Yaxley Group Practice Once the YPA has been wound up if the practice patients want We had our CQC Inspection on the to keep a voice in YGP then it will 22 November 2016 and have been be necessary to form a Patient rated as 'Good' across all categories for Participation Group (PPG). This is patient care. the normal form of ‘patient voice’ The Partners would like to thank all in the primary care part of the NHS the team members at the practice for and such groups exist in many their support and hard work during this local GP practices, these groups process. do not fund raise but act as an We also appreciate any feedback interface between patients and the received from our patients prior to and healthcare professionals to ensure during the inspection that patient rights are protected.

The Partners – Yaxley Group Practice If patients wish to continue Yaxley HealthCentre to donate to the practice for the benefit of patients they can Patients' Association continue to do so.

YPA has been in existence for more than 30 years and has acted as a critical If you are interested in being part of a PPG please contact Linda Smith friend to Yaxley Group Practice (YGP) (to the end of February) or Peter on behalf of the practice patients. In addition, with the support of patients, Leaton on 07780 915266.

YPA has raised considerable amounts Patients’ Library of money to purchase extra medical As a result of this closure, the Patient equipment for the benefit of patients Librarian Role and service currently using YGP. carried out by Linda Smith, will The Association has reached a also sadly cease on the same date. point where, in its current form, it is From 1 March 2017, Yaxley Group no longer tenable and cannot provide Practice staff and partners will be the financial support to secure the signposting patients and all users services of our Librarian who is based of the Patient Librarian Services, to at the Practice. It is with much regret external providers/sources. Yaxley therefore that the committee of YPA Group Practice is currently putting has decided that the Association will go together a fact sheet of these into a holding mode until the finances services and contact details and this are exhausted and at that point will be will be available to all patients from wound up. We would like to express our 1 March 2017. thanks to all those who have worked Linda has accepted a new role hard over the life of YPA to make the at Yaxley Group Practice following Association such a great success. this closure but she will be Special thanks must go to Pat Thomas, moving into a new Administrative Liz Whitehouse and Linda Smith who role supporting the Finance have acted as our Librarians and have and Facilities, HR and Business worked tirelessly on behalf of patients. Operations Teams.

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Business expenses for freelance or self-employed

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he lower your taxable profit the lower your tax bill at the end of the tax year; however, any errors could attract penalties and interest charges so it’s important to get it right.

The following list details some of the more common expenses which are allowable by HMRC:

1 Mobile phone costs

In addition to the usual office costs like stationery, postage, internet and line rental, which are all allowable expenses, you can claim some of your mobile phone costs as a business expense, the tricky bit is what proportion to claim as usually you will use your phone for both personal and business use.

What you should in theory do is go through one or two bills each year and work out your business use vs personal use – that will be the basis of what % of your total bill to claim as a business expense.

A more pragmatic approach that we suggest is that if you use your mobile phone heavily for business

If you’re self-employed or work on a freelance basis, your business will have various running costs. You can deduct some of these costs to reduce your taxable profit as long as they’re allowable expenses.

and just a bit personally then to claim perhaps 80% of the total costs for business would be fair and justifiable.

However if you use it quite evenly for business and personally, then we would suggest claiming perhaps 50%.

What you need to remember is that you might have to justify this percentage to HMRC in the event of an enquiry, so keep a note of your workings and lean on the side of caution when it comes to what % to claim.

2 Home office costs

With so many businesses operating from home, it’s important to ensure you have a sufficient home office cost put against your tax return. There are two ways to do this: A simplified HMRC rate of £4/ week, which the HMRC will allow you to put through without any back up, or to apportion the actual home running costs – include costs such as mortgage interest (but not capital repayments), rental charge, gas, electricity, insurance, service charges,

cleaning and council tax and then work out a fair business %.

The simplest way of doing this is to firstly work out how many rooms you have in your house, then work out what % of the time you use one of the rooms for business use. Let’s say you use one of your rooms as an office half the time and the other half it’s a guest bedroom and say you have 5 rooms excluding bathrooms, hallways and kitchens. Say the total running costs of your house are £10,000p.a. then it would therefore be justifiable to charge £1,000 per year (50% x 1/5 x £10,000) to the business as rent.

Another tip is that you shouldn’t use your office room entirely for business use – keep at least a small element of the room for personal use as this protects you from any potential capital gains tax issues when you come to sell.

3 Travel and vehicle costs

All business travel between your ‘Usual place of work’ (which can be your home if you operate from home)

and your business destination is allowable. Again you have two ways to do this – the simple flat rate of £0.45/ mile for cars up to 10,000 miles and then £0.25/ mile after 10,000 miles (you must keep a record of the business journeys you are claiming for) or to record the actual running costs of a car or other vehicle including fuel, road tax, insurance, repairs and servicing adjusted for the business proportion of total miles the vehicle is used for. You can choose whichever method gives you the best tax saving.

Non-allowable expenses

Money taken from your business to pay for private purchases is not an allowable expense and neither is entertaining (client or staff) even if you spend the entire time talking about work!

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The Marriott boasts a stunning pool surrounded by relaxing lounges, where you order food from our delicious poolside menu. There is also a baby pool where the little ones can play safely.

If you are looking to get fit then look no further than our gymnasium using our top of the range Resistance and Cardiovascular equipment.

Not only is there the pool and gym, there is a spa bath, steam room, sauna, solarium, beauty and hair salon.

T: 01733 371111 Just 5 minutes away from Hampton at Lynch Wood

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The first weeks of the new year are traditionally busy for family lawyers with the influx of clients who have made the decision to end their relationship and make a fresh start.

But this is only the beginning of the end and you may find that your divorce is dragging on into the next new year if you are not careful.

The key to minimising the pain and stress of relationship breakdown is trying to keep a lid on emotions and concentrate on the practical job of dividing the matrimonial assets, as reasonably and objectively as possible.

Compromise often means you gain in the end.

Remaining calm and keeping things reasonable is also critical

if there are children in the family, whatever their age. In fact older children frequently become more partisan, allying with one parent against the other. This discord can be kept to a minimum if the couple themselves behave respectfully toward each other.

Yes, you can have a 'good divorce'. Celebrity divorces such as Gwyneth Paltrow/Chris Martin and Gary Lineker/Danielle Bux are good role models, although of course it is a lot easier to keep it sweet when there is a lot of wealth about!

We more humble mortals can still follow that example and choosing the collaborative option is one way of achieving a good divorce.

Take a look at the Peterborough Collaborative group, Best Divorce Options website for more information, at www.divorceoptions.co.uk

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Got a face that's fuzzing or a mop that needs buzzing?

Situated in the revamped shopping centre in Yaxley (and they have a second salon in Stanground if you prefer), Head2Head is much more than a barbers, it's a cross between a men’s den and a men's spa!

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ob Tyler has been running his barbers for the last 22 years and it is still a place to beat in the area.

The light, bright ultra-cool, informal atmosphere belies the seriousness with which Rob and his team operate; this is proper men's grooming where attention to detail is second to none.

A full range of services for your facial hair is on offer. Enjoy an expert shave or shear from their knowledgeable staff and relax with a drink and a magazine, or enjoy a game of pool while you wait!

Head2Head cater for all ages and are well known for their expert kids'/teenagers' cuts. Youngsters will not get bored whilst waiting, due to the great atmosphere ... and

of course, I think we might have already mentioned ... the pool table!

With extremely competitive prices, Head2Head is everything you could want from a barber.

Head2head have a cool selection of their own branded products, from beard oil to hair wax, which sit perfectly with the cool and extremely competent staff.

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OPEN NOW Station Bridge Veterinary Surgery The communities of Yaxley, Farcet, Stanground and surrounding areas have a new vet. Station Bridge Veterinary Surgery, Yaxley, is now open.

Edward and Emma Jones, a husband and wife team, have two young children, and had always planned to open a small animal veterinary surgery that could provide a caring and supportive service with a homely atmosphere for pets and their owners.

“We have only been open a few weeks and already there has been a really positive response from pet owners,” said Emma.

The Station Bridge team all feel that getting your pet used to going to the vet helps when they really do need to go.

“Feel free to pop in for a chat and look round if you are going for a walk."

Station Bridge Veterinary Surgery is full of fresh ideas

including their own Health Plan, which provides instant savings to clients for their routine treatments as well as discounts on many other purchases.

Additionally, if you have a new kitten or puppy, Station Bridge Veterinary Surgery will provide FREE first vaccinations, a discounted neutering, and a half price microchip if you sign up to one of their health plans.

Station Bridge Veterinary Surgery have also launched their own brand of pet food, Station Bridge Paws and Claws Café for kittens, puppies and adult cats and dogs.

“We wanted to provide our clients’ pets with a quality everyday food that was both nutritious and highly palatable,” said Edward.

Further information and details of the Health Plan, Station Bridge Paws and Claws Café and other offers can be found at stationbridgevets.co.uk or via Facebook. You can also register your pet online or call them on 01733 615447.

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Nikola Engel has been working with dogs since she was 16yrs old when she joined the army and worked with training the police dogs. Since leaving the army Nikola has worked at dog kennels, vets and Woodgreen Animal Shelter.

Nikola has extensive qualifications and experience, having completed two courses with Shaun Ellis, the Wolfman, and learned a great deal about canine communications, pack relations, human-canine relationships, food and diet and common problems, Nikola achieved the required level of professional skills and management at Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Trainingand has completed a Diploma in Canine Aggression .

Through both her education and experience, Trainer Mcphee delivers a positive approach to dog training, building close relationships with both dog and owner as she works with them to achieve a happier owner and calmer dog. www.trainermcphee.co.uk 07972 088246/ 01733 341266 for more details and to book.

PUP PY TRA IN IN G Do you want a well socialised, well behaved puppy?

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Enjoy the lakes in winter ... SAFELY During the winter month many of us will be out and about enjoying nature, especially around the Hamptons' scenic lakes

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ut while relaxing, it pays to be alert to the hidden dangers of the winter wonderland – snow, ice and freezing water can be a deadly combination.

Every year people drown as a result of accidentally falling into open water, or falling through ice.

Snow can obscure the edges of lakes, so always take care not to get too close, and never venture out on to frozen lakes.

However tempting they look, there is no way to tell if the ice will hold your weight.

An analysis of 20 recent frozen water deaths found that in more than half of them, the victim was attempting to rescue another person or a dog.

If you see a person or animal fall through ice, don't rush out on to the ice to help, instead follow the advice given by the

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), see righ.

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Dogs are usually better than us at saving themselves – in the frozen water fatalities involving a dog rescue, typically the dog managed to scramble to safety, while its would-be rescuer did not.

You can avoid such a situation in the first place by keeping your dog on a lead near frozen lakes. And never throw sticks or balls on to the ice for your dog to retrieve.

Children

Call the emergency services.

Tell the person to stay still to save energy. l Lie down on the bank, or have someone hold you securely, and reach out to the casualty using a pole, branch or rope. l If you can't find anything to reach out with, throw them out something that floats. l Keep them talking until help arrives. l l

There are throw lines attached to the red notice boards at the entrance to most lake areas in the Hamptons.

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Launched in December, the website aims to capture what's distinctive about the Hamptons, and to be the place for residents, prospective residents and businesses to get the latest news and information.

Its About the Hamptons section previews the new communities planned in Hamptons East and Hampton Heights.

Its Living and Working section will help you locate shops, schools, leisure facilities, outdoor activities and even a new home.

And you can get an overview of everything from eating establishments to events on the interactive Community Map – and suggest your own points of interest to add to the 'pins'.

The website is regularly updated with the latest news, and there's a Fact File to direct people to when they ask you about life in the Hamptons.

The Community section has links to videos featuring Hamptons' residents and community organisations, including Hampton Gazette's own founder and owner, Lorraine Clark.

Check out the new Hamptons website at

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Barbering at its best... just 5 minutes from Hampton Darren Foster started in the industry in 1985 and after he worked and trained under a former men's British hairdressing team member, it was inevitable he would open a barber shop, and in 1993, he did just that ... with the opening of Foster's

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arren has built a team of four, friendly, long-serving, qualified barbers with 70 years' combined experience, enabling Foster's barber shop to deliver the latest on-point styles, from skin fades and beard shaping to newborn trims and traditional senior citizens' cuts. All in a comfortable, air-conditioned environment with TVs, latest magazines and an Xbox to keep

you occupied if you have to wait.

With ample free parking, Foster's is only 5 minutes from Hampton.

Foster's only use quality, topend products and are proud to be local stockists of the world famous brand Reuzel and the leaders in men's retail products, American Crew.

From gels and pomades to beard balms and aftershaves, Foster's has everything you'll need

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to compliment their creative work and keep your style looking great.

Darren says "I'm privileged to have seen three generations of families come through our barber shop and I feel proud that my team's high standards are deserving of the years of customer loyalty.

We would like to thank all our customers for their support and look forward to welcoming all new 01733 236333

customers as we start the plans for our new re-fit ready to celebrate 25 years of trading. The refit will make Foster's Barbershop even better and the place to go for your next haircut.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and check our real reviews by real customers.

When guys come to Fosters, they know they’re going to leave with a perfect haircut.

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It can be dangerously tempting to skip servicing your car, especially at this expensive time of year. However, doing so could mean much larger repair bills if something goes wrong Even if your car has just had an MOT, this is only designed to ensure your car passes basic, legal safety standards. Servicing makes sure that everything is working to the best of its ability and that you get no preventable nasty surprises!

If you go on ignoring those squeaky brakes or knocking noises it will prove much more expensive in the future.

Excel Auto Care, service cars to the highest standards with checks carried out exceeding those of a main dealer – and at a much more reasonable cost. Only high quality parts are used and we can

fit manufacturer’s genuine parts if you prefer. Included in our Full Service, along with changing the oil and all the servicing parts, we also:  Remove all wheels, check brakes and adjust if necessary, clean brake drums  Check all suspension components and bushes  Check tyres and tread depth  Check all fluid levels, strengths and contents and adjust accordingly  Courtesy car wash  Courtesy transport to home or work

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Join the Team!

Often, for blind or partially sighted people, not being able to carry out everyday tasks is just one problem A major issue is that blindness cuts them off from the companionship and support of others.

But it doesn’t have to be like that. Peterborough Association for the Blind is a local charity dedicated to providing face to face support for blind people all around the Peterborough area.

Our team of volunteers provides everything from a regular friendly chat to help with attending special events and evenings out.

You can help too!

We’re always keen to add new volunteers, even if you can only help once in a while, when you have the time. Have a no-obligation chat with us now and find out more. You’ll be joining a community of people of all ages that not only know they make a real difference but make new friends and have fun too.

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Secrets for a slim 2017 S cott and Nat who run the Slimming World groups in Hampton say: “Lots of people will be making resolutions to lose weight and improve their health this New Year.

Successful weight loss isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about keeping it off too. Making temporary changes and going on a ‘diet’ that’s unsustainable in the long-term will only ever be a quick fix, meaning you’ll sadly be bound to regain any weight you lose – and maybe more – as soon as you go back to your normal eating habits. If you really want to live happy for the long term, the key is to make healthy, realistic changes to your lifestyle that you can keep up for the rest of your life.

Here are our top ‘New Year, New You’ tips to do just that. And you’ll find even more slimming support, advice and inspiration at our Slimming World groups.

N Never go hungry Most people who embark on New Year diets fail within days or weeks because they follow plans that are too restrictive and leave them feeling hungry or deprived so they’re absolutely impossible to keep up. In contrast, Slimming World’s fabulous Food Optimising programme is flexible and generous, with members able to satisfy their appetite on hundreds of healthy, everyday foods like fruit and veg, pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat, poultry, fish, fat-free dairy, eggs and more without weighing, counting or measuring.

Keep your appetite satisfied with wholesome, healthy meals the whole family can enjoy – think spag bol, roast dinners, curries, stir-fries, cottage pie, chilli, and many more…even homemade chips! Visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk for tons of recipe inspiration!

E Easy changes to make Believe it or not, if you’re looking to slim for good this New Year you can still cook and enjoy all of your favourite meals, just by tweaking them slightly.

Try switching to lean or extra-lean meat, trim off all visible fat and remove skin from poultry. Swap cooking oil for low

To celebrate the start of 2017 Scott and Nat slimming experts from Hampton are sharing their secrets for successful slimming to help local people make their healthy New Year’s resolutions a reality.

calorie sprays, whole milk for skimmed or semi-skimmed, sugar for sweetener and calorie-laden salad dressings for fat-free vinaigrettes. These substitutions may seem small but put together they will really boost your weight loss.

them to learn how to make healthy choices they can keep up for life. It helps you to stick to your promise when you make a commitment at group each week too.

mood and sense of wellbeing) and research shows that those who make a habit of being active are more likely to maintain their weight loss in the long term.

A Add some activity

R Remove Guilt

W Write a weekly plan

Making resolutions to be more active are often at the top of our New Year lists. Luckily though, being active doesn’t have to mean joining the gym or enduring a rigorous exercise regime.

It’s important to start off slow and find something you enjoy. Increasing your activity levels could be as simple as taking the stairs instead of the lift or pledging to park the car further away from work or the shops.

Signing up to short races is a great commitment-booster and smartphone apps such as ‘Couch to 5k’, a training program to get you from zero to running 5K in 9 weeks, are brilliant at building your activity confidence one step at a time.

Increasing your activity levels helps to boost your weight loss (and your

Spending some time at the weekend planning your week’s menu can really pay off; you’ll feel fully in control with your healthy eating and know exactly what to get at the supermarket, saving pennies at the checkout and bags of time.

Thinking ahead about any potential pitfalls such as a social event will also help you to plan how to stay on track.

Y Y ou choose At home, keep your fridge stocked with filling, natural foods you can snack on such as fresh fruit, vegetable crudités and lean meat. When you’re feeling peckish in between meals you’ll be able to dive right in, rather than eating that extra chunk of cheese or a packet of crisps while dinner’s cooking.

At Slimming World we know that you don’t have to cut out treats completely to lose weight, and in fact having a little bit of what you fancy can do you a world of good. No food is banned at Slimming World – we recommend a wonderful mix of flexibility in your diet along with just enough structure. Choose one or two treats per day, a glass of wine or a chocolate bar for example and you’ll feel beautifully in control.

We all go off-track sometimes when it comes to making healthy lifestyle changes. When that happens it’s easy for us to give ourselves a hard time for not being able to stick with it. However, learning to be kinder to ourselves and recognising that we’re only human and all have lapses at times can make it easier to get back on track with achieving our weight loss dreams. The reason diets so often fail is because they are restrictive. By following a flexible, generous, plan that fits with normal living you’re much more likely to succeed in keeping weight off in the long term.

Here’s to a healthier, happier you this year!

E Enlist super support Changing long-term habits can be challenging, and research shows that getting regular, effective support is a vital component in losing weight and keeping it off. Slimming World members attend weekly group sessions, led by a Consultant who has lost weight with Slimming World themselves. Consultants are trained to support members with understanding and empathy, as well as empowering

To live happy with Slimming World in 2017 visit www.slimmingworld.com or visit one of our friendly and welcoming groups that run every: Tuesday at 5.30 & 7.30 (Nat) CSK Hampton Church Silver Hill Thursday at 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30 (Scott)

Tuesdays: 5.30pm & 7.30pm

The Tuesday evening group is moving Venue to CSK Church, Silver Hill.

Contact Nat: 07540 109 787 Thursdays: 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Saturdays: 8.30am & 10.30am New from Saturday 7th January 2017

12.30 session Hampton Vale Community Centre, Westlake Ave Contact Scott: 07734 364 138

Saturday at 8.30, 10.30 & 12.30 (Scott) Hampton Vale Community Centre, Westlake Avenue.

For further information please contact: Scott on 0773 4364138 or Nat on 07540 109787 We're looking forward to meeting you soon

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Premier Fitness is even bigger and better At this time of year, focus generally turns to getting fitter and healthier and going to the gym is more likely to be on your agenda.

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f you live in Hampton, you are lucky enough to have Vivacity Premier Fitness on your doorstep. If that wasn’t great enough, they have now carried out some extension work, to make their offering even bigger and better.

Vivacity Premier Fitness have quite literally raised the bar when it comes to gym facilities in Peterborough.

The centre includes a 25m swimming pool, sauna and steam room, plus three dance, exercise and spin studios offering more than 100 fitness classes every week. There are also four beauty treatment and physiotherapy rooms. At the end of last year, they extended the facilities and made several improvements adding to what was already a premium health and fitness centre.

Ben Clawson-Chan, General Manager at Vivacity Premier Fitness said – “We’ve listened to our customers’ feedback and have made some changes that will benefit our existing members as well as new members that we invite to join.

“We’ve extended the gym in two areas above the existing reception, increasing both the size and number of stations in the gym. The gym now benefits from a larger stretch area and a bigger free weights area, with more cardiovascular and resistance machines.

The extension gives us the opportunity to introduce more variety, with some of the planned machines new to market and new types of kit making their debut at the gym.”

There’s plenty of new kit in the gym, including an Olympic lifting

platform with power rack, an additional squat rack, benches and dumbbells, Trixter Exercise Bikes and Wattbikes. In total an extra 25 stations have been created.

At Vivacity Premier Fitness they use SmartCentre technology, which allows you to track and monitor your fitness as you develop. Pre-programmed to automatically set up the machine to your specification, it also gives you instant information on vital stats such as body composition analysis, weight, body fat, water and body mass index.

Changes have also been made to the reception area on the ground floor. Parents can watch swimming lessons in a special viewing area and there’s also a cosy, quiet area ideal for both working and making use of the free WiFi or just to relax. The café menu has had a makeover too, with lots of meal deal options and at the request of members, we are now stocking goprotein® bars and shakes.

Outside, improvements have been made in the car park, where there are now an additional 35 spaces to accommodate more gym users during peak times. Significant improvements have also been made to security. Height barriers, fencing around the car parking areas and carefully placed boulders will ensure that only gym users and visitors can gain access to the car park.

Why don’t you check out the improvements for yourself? Call the membership team today on 01733 864000 to make an appointment.

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The Marriott Spa & Leisure Club The Marriot spa leisure club has something to suit everyone, whatever age you are Gymnasium

The state of the art gym is compact but has been kitted out with all the latest equipment for you to work out.

Swimming pool

A fabulous pool that is relaxing during the day and night, we also have a small separate section for young children. As well as play

Whether you want to keep fit or put your feet up in 2017 and come along to the Marriott Hotel, the luxurious four-star hotel just on the outskirts of Hampton, there is something for everyone.

pens by the poolside to give you peace of mind that your little ones are safe.

Pool side sunbeds and delicious menu –you can simply order from whilst sat on one of our sunbeds by the pool and have it served to you by a member of staff… it doesn’t get much more relaxing than that!

As well as the leisure we have The Red bar which is prefect for a drink or something to eat from our bar menu. Or you fancy something more formal then book into The Marriot restaurant, we are famous for our breakfasts and Sunday lunches!

Call us to find out more about the Leisure club memberships on 01733 371111

www.peterboroughmarriott.co.uk

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For all Hampton Gazette readers.

House of Hair in Stanground is truly your one stop shop for hair and beauty.

The company has had 15 years experience in the field and covers all aspects of hairdressing, from extensions to bridal hair.

There is definitely something for everyone. *for all new customers booking with our senior stylist Hiedi up until 28 Feb.

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Hampton Vale Primary Adventures in space, a fairytale ball and World War Two memories have all been in focus at Hampton Vale Primary School over the past few weeks. A series of events for parents and carers has helped them be more involved in their children's learning.

A visit to the National Space Centre, Leicester, gave the Year Five children a chance to build on their current theme, learning about space science; a visit to the centre's planetarium was among the visit's highlights. The same year group also took part in a sports festival, featuring basketball and netball games, at Hampton College. In Year Six, the focus on World War Two has seen the children develop their skills in interpreting history and artefacts.

Younger children in Year One have been discovering more about fairytales as they prepare for performances of their production to the rest of the school and to parents and carers (each year group will have presented a production by the end of the school year).

Inspired by the Jack and the Beanstalk story, the children will also be growing their own different plants, and, inspired by other traditional stories, they are planning their own fairytale ball.

Reading is always an important part of learning, and Story Cafe events for parents and carers of Reception children inspired the adults to share reading with their children.

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Individualised and flexible learning plan for each child Compatible with National Curriculum Weekly Classes in the Hamptons on Tuesdays and Thursdays Help your child to increase their confidence in school

Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays For further information or to arrange a free assessment for your child contact us Ruth Ekblom – Centre manager Telephone: 07957 893 287 or 01733 602 502 Email: peterboroughsouth@firstclasslearning.co.uk

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Little Acorns

We have had a busy January at Little Acorns. The children have enjoyed getting creative and making winter pictures. We have been using different materials and paints to create the children’s masterpieces. We have also been out in the garden exploring the ice and cold weather, we are hoping for some snow so we can build a snowman!

The Rose room are spending more time taking part in Montessori activities, they are enjoying having some more structured activities in there room.

We are looking forward to some parents coming into the nursery for lunch with their children in February.

The children will help serve the lunch and show their mummies and daddies how independent they can be.

Hampton Cricket Club Hampton Cricket Club is an amateur club playing in the Huntington and Rutland Cricket Leagues as well as the Peterborough Midweek T20 league.

We are looking for players of all abilities and volunteers who would like to help grow the cricketing community in and around Hampton.

Please join us for indoor net sessions on Friday evenings at the Jack Hunt School.

For more details visit hamptoncc.secure-club. com or find us on Facebook.

Hampton Tiddlers WE WANT YOU ...

Although we often tell you how grateful we are to have such a great team of volunteers who give up their time to come along and help Hampton Tiddlers, we also have to admit that we are still working towards the goal of having an even larger team to make each session/event that bit more memorable and exciting.

Could that person be you?

There’s something hugely rewarding about becoming part of a local community group and reaping the benefits of befriending the people who attend the group and if you have children, the impact the group will have on

them, including the social skills and learning and development.

If you are interested email us for further information hamptontiddlers@gmail.com January has been a busy month with Family First Aid, a couple of our volunteers took the regulars to a meet at the Café at Kiddicare which is always a success. Baby Sensory was popular and the older toddlers took advantage of the invitation from Dobbies to meet the animals (30 Jan).

Our February schedule will be on our Facebook page soon and is always in the Tesco Community Room for all to see.

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Bitter sweet chocolate mousse

Impress your valentine and indulge your Valentine's sweet tooth with this rich easy to make chocolate dessert.

Ingredients

Method '

4 large egg yolks ¼ cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate ¾ cup of double cream 2 x strawberries 1 x Cadburys flake

 Finely chop the chocolate; then whisk together on the hob the yolks, sugar, and salt until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch.

Off heat, quickly whisk in chopped chocolate until melted and cocoa until smooth (mixture will be thick). Cool to room temperature.  In a medium bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Whisk half of whipped cream into room-temperature chocolate mixture. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream. Divide mousse among four serving dishes or cocktail glasses for an added touch Chill for at least 2 hours in the fridge  Remove mousse from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with Cadburys flake broken up and a strawberry half.

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Fudge

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Make this as a treat for your Valentine.

Pop it in a pretty box with a big bow and they will be yours forever…as long as you don’t eat it all first!

Ingredients

100g butter 550g light muscovado sugar or demerara for a lighter flavour.

200g golden syrup 350ml double cream 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼-½ tsp sea salt flakes

Method

• Line a tin about 23 x 23cm / 9inches x 9 inches with greaseproof paper. Melt the butter, sugar, syrup and cream in a medium-sized, high-sided heavy-based pan. Keep stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

• Bring to a simmer (without stirring) over a medium-low heat and cook, stirring only occasionally until it reaches 116C, stirring more regularly after it reaches 100C and turning down the heat if it begins to catch. If you don’t have a cooking thermometer.

• Have a bowl of iced water and a metal spoon ready next to the cooker. As the mixture begins to simmer beat it more regularly then periodically take ¼ -½ tsp of the fudge mixture and plunge

the coated spoon into the bowl of iced water. Then (still under the water) use your fingers to roll the mixture into a little ball.

When it forms a soft, pliable ball it’s ready to take off the heat and continue with the recipe.

• Take off the heat and beat in the vanilla and salt with a wooden spoon, then continue beating until the fudge has thickened and lost its shine. Add any ingredients such as raisins, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips at this point. Pour into the tin and leave to set.

• Once it’s firmed up a little, after about an hour, slice into squares and leave to cool completely. Best kept refrigerated.

Orton Hall Hotel & Spa The hotel is delighted to be able to offer the ideal setting and menu, whether it is an à la carte meal in the elegant award-winning Huntly restaurant or a traditional meal in the adjoining Ramblewood Inn.

The Huntly Restaurant

The elegant wood-panelled Huntly Restaurant offers a truly memorable dining experience.

The team of award winning chefs have worked hard to gain an AA Rosette with a menu full of British style with a contemporary twist, the Huntly Restaurant is the perfect place for that special meal.

For details of our events please see our website www.ortonhall.co.uk

The Ramblewood Inn Has the ambience and atmosphere you expect of a traditional English country pub.

Food is served throughout the Ramblewood and our menu and daily specials board offer a wide choice of snacks and main meals.

The bar features at least four real ales along with a selection of other beer and lagers.

For details please see our website www.traditionalinns.co.uk Orton Hall Hotel & Spa Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7DN T. 01733 391111 E. reception@ortonhall.co.uk

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Tasty celebration

Peterborough’s popular Chinese restaurant, the Beijing Rendezvous, is currently celebrating its second anniversary as a buffet style, allyou-can-eat restaurant after 25 years as a traditional eatery

B

usiness Manager Mac, and his wife Carol, decided to make the transition after canvassing both their eat-in and take-out customers.

Mac had noticed the lifestyle of customers was changing, giving them less time for lengthy meals, so he switched to a self-serve buffet service offering over 50 alternating starters, main course and dessert dishes. Now customers can serve themselves quickly with no waiting for meals to be prepared. Eat in, as much as you want, for less than £10, or take out a large box of your own choice for under a fiver.

Mac, originally from Hong Kong, came to the UK 30 years ago.

His Cantonese trained head chef, Peter, has over 40 years’ experience.

The Beijing Rendezvous can seat up to 100 covers, has a full drinks licence and is readily available for corporate and business customer lunches or dinners.

“I carried out a marketing survey with my clientele just over two years ago and realised that customers don’t have two or three hours to spend in a restaurant waiting patiently for each course.

Their work and home life has impinged on their free time. So it was then I decided that what was required was a dedicated allyou-can-eat Chinese buffet-style restaurant, eat-in or take-out, and the whole concept has proved very successful”, explained Mac. “We only use the freshest ingredients when preparing our meals. For instance, our sesame

prawn toast contains 100% pure prawns unlike some places which substitute chicken for prawns, or other cheaper ingredients. Our favourite dishes are vegetable spring rolls, satay chicken, vegetable samosas, spare ribs, sweet and sour chicken balls, grilled meat dumplings, mussels in black bean sauce, crispy seaweed and crispy prawn crackers.

“I suppose our signature dishes are Szechuan prawns, beef in black bean sauce and our spare ribs in fruity sauce. Our secret way of preparing and cooking this last dish makes the ribs full of flavour and so tender the meat just falls off the bone. We only use the best quality and freshest prawns made with our own special Szechuan sauce”, he added.

Mac also celebrates the Chinese New Year with his customers. It starts on 28 January and goes through to 15 February. 2017 will be the year of the Rooster, which is the tenth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac signs and represents the epitome of fidelity and punctuality.

For ancestors who had no alarm clocks, the crowing was significant, as it could awaken people to get up and start to work.

All customers who eat in the restaurant on the Chinese New Year are given a lucky red envelope containing a small gift.

The Beijing Rendezvous can be found at 59 Napier Place, Orton Wistow, Peterborough PE2 6XN, near Lynchwood Business Park, and there is plenty of free parking. View the Beijing Rendezvous website at http://beijing.sbom.co.uk like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/beijingrendezvous or speak to Mac directly on 01733 234 450.

CHEF JAMES Delicious Meals, Delivered

Chef James is all about helping busy people eat fresh, quality food everyday at an affordable price. If you want a chef made meal delivered to your door for £6 please get in touch • At Chef James all meals are only £6 per head apart from the Duck and Prawn dishes which are £7!

• Based in Hampton, cooking all orders to order, to be with you as fresh as can be!

• Local Chef James Birchall has also worked at Langan’s Brasserie Mayfair, Harvey Nic’s chain and even cooked for HRH Prince Charles!

• Everything is made from scratch; including home made breads, stocks, spice blends and fresh pasta.

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Julienne Chicken strips soaked in a smokey Mesquite stock, with bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, ranch dressing & Italian seasoning.

Wine cured Milano salami, pepperoni, capicola, honey roasted ham, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, black olives, Italian vinaigrette & seasonings.

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Bacon, Mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, ranch dressing & Italian seasonings.

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MONDAY Hampton Mobile Library 9.30-9.55am Hampton Primary School.

Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2013/14 Monday - Friday 08:45 - 11:45 term time only.

For children aged 2, 3 & 4 yrs, funded or non-funded.

Nicole or Cheryl on T. 07818 567584/07834 366845 Cygnets Pre-school 8.40 - 11.40am & 12.10 - 3.10pm (term time) Lunch club and separate 2 year room.

Hampton Family Centre. T: 01733 893361.

Yaxley Runners Meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at the Sports Facility, Beaumont Way, Hargate. 6.30pm.

Hampton Mini Movers parent and toddler group.

1.15-2.45pm (term time). Hampton Vale Community Centre. Contact Rachael. T: 07983 421139.

Hampton Tiddlers Stay and Play Session Age group: 0-5 years, 10am to 12pm. Tesco Community Room at Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Peterborough, PE7 8BE. Facebook group for members only: Hampton Tiddlers Public facebook page: Hampton Tiddlers YogaBellies for Mum and Toddler Yoga class 9.40 10.25am Hampton Leisure Centre T: 07585 384675 YogaBellies for Mum and Toddler Post-Natal Yoga class 10.30am Hampton Leisure Centre T: 07585 384675

WEDNESDAY Early Years Parent Workshop 10-11.30am The Hampton Family Centre.

Booking required T: 01733 893361.

Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2013/14 Monday - Friday 08:45 - 11:45 term time only. For children aged 2, 3 & 4 yrs, funded or non-funded. Contact Nicole or Cheryl on T. 07818 567584 / 07834366845 Cygnets Pre-school 8.40 - 11.40am & 12.10-3.10pm (term time) Lunch club and separate 2 year room.

Hampton Family Centre. T: 01733 893361.

Brians Yoga. Tesco Community Centre.

1-2pm. T: 01733 244642.

Hampton Mobile Library 5.30-6.30pm. Hampton Hargate, Silver Hill.

Brownies 6.15pm. Hargate School.

Hampton Sports and Activities Club 1.15-3.15pm. Vale Community Centre. All are welcome

THURSDAY

TUESDAY Scouts 7.30-9pm Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk/scouts Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2013/14 Mon - Fri 08:45 - 11:45 term time only. For children aged 2-4 yrs, funded or non-funded. Contact Nicole or Cheryl on T. 07818 567584/ 07834366845 Cygnets Pre-school 8.40 - 11.40am & 12.10 - 3.10pm (term time) Lunch club and separate 2 year room.

Hampton Family Centre. T: 01733 893361.

Brians Yoga. Hampton Vale Community Centre. 6.307.30pm. T: 01733 244642.

Child Health Clinic 1.30-3pm at The Hampton Family Centre.

Hampton Hatchlings 12.15-1.15pm. Post Natal Support Group run by Health Visitors at Hampton Family Centre.

Hampton Ladies’ Netball 7.30-9pm. Squad training night at Hampton Sports Centre. E: rachdavis74@ gmail.com.

Hampton Mobile Library 11.20am-12.10pm.

Hampton Vale, Eagle Way (near children’s play area)..

Hampton Junior Cricket Club for under 9’s and Under 11’s 6.45pm to 7.45pm www.hamptoncc.org Contact: Andy McIntyre 07974205845 Hampton Amateur Dramatics Group. 7.30pm.

Community Room.

Scouts 7.30-9pm. Hampton Vale Primary School. www.17thnene.co.uk.

5-a-side adult football: friendly matches in Hampton Tuesdays 8-9pm and Thursdays 7-8pm. All abilities and fitness levels welcome. Call/text Paul 07780 468836 Hampton Table Tennis Club 7-10pm. Hampton Vivacity Leisure Centre. All welcome, novices or potential league players (though not yet juniors). First session FREE then £5.

YogaBellies for Pregnancy Prenatal Yoga class 7.30pm H.Vale Community Centre T: 07585 384675.

Hampton 5 aside football friendly adult football, Tuesday’s 8am, for more details please call/text Paul 07780 468836.

Walking for Health – and fun 11am-noon from outside Hampton Vale shops. Free. All welcome.

T: 01733 248990.

Slimming World 5.30pm, 7.30pm Hampton Community Sport Association - Beaumont Way. Call Nat on 07540 109787.

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Hampton WI 7.15pm.

Every third Thursday of the month at the CSK church hall, Hampton.

Beaver Scouts 6-7pm CSK Hampton Church Hall www.17thnene.co.uk Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2013/14 Monday - Friday 08:45 - 11:45 term time only. For children aged 2, 3 & 4 yrs, funded or non-funded. Contact Nicole or Cheryl on T. 07818 567584/ 07834366845 Cub Scouts (Baden Powell) 7-8.30pm Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk/cubs Cygnets Pre-school 8.40 - 11.40am & 12.10 - 3.10pm (term time) Lunch club and separate 2 year room.

Hampton Family Centre. T: 01733 893361.

Hampton Parish Council 7.00pm. Community Meeting Room at Serpentine Green. T. 07562 388040 or E. clerk@hamptonpc.org.uk Stay and Play Lunch Club 12-1.30pm. The Hampton Family Centre. 50p. Limited places, call to book T: 01733 893361.

Hampton Tiddlers Stay & Play Session 2- 4pm. Tesco Community Room, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre. Memebers Facebook group: Hampton Tiddlers. Public facebook page: Hampton Tiddlers 5-a-side Adult Football: Friendly matches.Tuesdays 8-9 and Thursdays 7-8. All abilities and fitness levels.

Hampton based. T: Paul 07780 468836 Slimming World Hampton Vale Community Centre.

3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Call for more information.

T: 07734 364138 Food bank CSK Chirch 7 - 9pm Hampton 5 a side football friendly adult football Thursday’s 8:30am, for more details please call/text Paul 07780 468836 Hampton Cricket Club Training (Winter month) Nene Park Academy. 7-9pm. Contact Andy for more information.

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FRIDAY Dance & Movement 1-2pm. The Hampton Family Centre. Booking: T: 01733 893361 Cygnets Pre-school 8.40 - 11.40am & 12.10 - 3.10pm (term time) Lunch club and separate 2 year room.

Hampton Family Centre. T: 01733 893361.

Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2013/14 Monday - Friday 08:45 - 11:45 term time only. For children aged 2, 3 & 4 yrs, funded or non-funded. Contact Nicole or Cheryl on T. 07818 567584/ 07834366845

SATURDAY Peterborough Young Singers 9.00 - 10.30 Juniors (aged 7 to 12) Seniors 9.30 to 11.30 (13 to 18). Based at the Hampton Church. secretary@peterboroughyoungsingers.org.uk Keysports Football Dance and Sports Club Nene Park Academy. Call Scott for more information T: 07790 016886 Slimming World Hampton Vale Community Centre.

8.30am and 10.30am. T: 07734 364138 for more information.

SUNDAY Christ the Servant King Church Service. 10am. CSK Silver Hill Hampton Community Church 6-7pm. Hampton Leisure Church Hampton Community Church Bible Study 6pm – 8pm Hampton Vale Community Centre Please call 07540 986095 for information.

Everyone welcome.

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Events in February FERRY MEADOWS

Nene Park Trust hosts a range of events for visitors all year round.

Here’s what’s happening in the park in January and February.

Beginner's Photography

Make a Bird Box

Friday 3 February 1.30 – 3.30pm, Ferry Meadows Country Park Join Ranger Ashley Wheal for a beginner's course. If you have a camera then bring it along for some tips on how to get the best from it.

Monday 20 February, 10.30am – 12.00pm & 1.30 – 3.00pm, Ferry Meadows Country Park Come and make a bird box with the team at Ferry Meadows to take home with you and provide a home for the birds in your garden.

All materials and tools provided.

Cost: FREE, £2 suggested donation.

Booking essential.

Through the Eyes of an Artist A Walk with a Difference

Tuesday 7 February 10.00am – 12.30pm, Ferry Meadows Country Park Join Artist in Residence, Charron Pugsley-Hill, on a seasonal walk.

Finish at Lakeside Kitchen & Bar for a hot drink, cake & a short creative session.

This is not about being able to draw but about gaining confidence with colour and your creative side.

Cost: £5. Booking essential.

Art Workshop Sunday 12 February 10.00am – 4.00pm, Ferry Meadows Country Park Create a beautiful wall hanging using a variety of mixed media including vintage fabric and natural materials with local artist, Tilly. This full day workshop includes hot drinks and lunch at the Ferry Meadows café.

Cost: £40 includes lunch and refreshments. Booking essential.

Half Term Trail

Cost: £5. Booking essential.

Wild Wednesday Wednesday 22 February 10:00 - 2:00pm, Ferry Meadows Country Park Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts.

Cost: FREE, £2 suggested donation.

Charming Worms Friday 24 February 10.30am – 12.00pm & 1.30 – 3.00pm, Ferry Meadows Country Park Come along to find out more about these amazing creatures and to have a go at charming them to the surface. Then make a wormery to take home with you.

MUSICAL MAPS AND MAKES

Mon 20 February 10 - 4pm Peterborough Cathedral Follow the free music map to find them and others around the Cathedral and make your own musical instrument crafts to take home. Collect maps from Cathedral Visitor and Learning Centre.

Cost: £3. No booking needed.

SUPERHERO SCIENCE

Mon 20 February 10am – 5pm Peterborough Museum Lots of handmade experiments and activities to test your super-strength. Find out how superheroes fly and discover a different superpower in every room.

Demonstrating live the secret powers of ice and how to freeze objects instantly so wrap up warm!

Children £3, adults £4, families £12. No need to book.

HALF TERM ADVENTURE

Mon 20 - Wed 22 February 10am – 4pm Sacrewell Farm Build dens and reward yourself with marshmallows toasted over

a fire. In the mill travel back to the 18th century and learn to make bread. Meet the small animals of Sacrewell Farm in the Discovery Centre.

Cost: children £4.55, adults £6.35, families £18.75. Under 2s free

MONSTERSAURUS

Wed 22 - Thu 23 February 1.30pm Peterborough Key Theatre From the creators of Aliens love underpants. This energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem will delight the whole family – with original music and plenty of audience participation!

Cost: £13.50 each, 3 yrs+ only.

THE COLOUR OF ME

Wed 22 - Thu 23 February, 1.30pm and 3.30pm Peterborough Key Theatre Wiggle Dance Theatre present The Colour of Me! Join us in a magical world of colour. Can you feel the excitement of the deep blue sea, the green peacefulness of nature, or bravely go where no child has ever been… inside an orange?

Cost: £8 each

Cost: £3. Booking essential.

Kite Making Saturday 25 February 10.30am – 12.00pm & 1.30 – 3.00pm, Ferry Meadows Country Park Let's go fly a kite, but first we have to make them. Join us in making and decorating your very own kite.

Cost: £3. Booking essential.

Monday 18 February – Sunday 26 February, 10:00am – 2:30pm, Ferry Meadows Country Park Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre then hunt for clues as you walk around Ferry Meadows.

Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize.

Cost: £0.50.

Persephone's Bed - Winter Saturday 25 February 11.30am – 2.30pm, Ferry Meadows Country Park Artist in Residence Charron Pugsley-Hill will be presenting the second in a series of four seasonally themed beds in the Park. Visitors are welcome to lie in the bed and enjoy the surroundings.

Cost: FREE

01733 234 193 visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk

Hampton's first Live Lounge Music Night Friday 10 February 7.30pm Kurryz Local band playing, includes; starter, main, vegetable, rice and naan, plus welcome drink upon arrival. Cocktails also served.

Booking essential, £19.95 per head.

Three Horseshoes Gigs:

Sat 4 Feb Helen Smith Sat 18 Feb CJ Hatt Sat 25 Feb Bon Rogers White

Other events: Fri 17 Feb Karaoke Mon nights Poker Thu night Quiz night

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We have received quite a number of our clients ringing us saying they have received an email from HMRC stating they are due a refund, is this correct?.

May we remind clients and readers that HMRC tax refund scam emails are doing the rounds again? Even though it is a standard phishing scam, many taxpayers do fall for it. The worst part is that such emails often contain HMRC’s logo and official style reference which can make it difficult for the individual to detect the fraudulent activity. To save yourself from fraud, please keep in mind the following points: • Have we or your own accountant advised you that you are due a tax refund; • HMRC will never contact you via an email or a text message about anything confidential. They will correspond on the phone or by post; • HMRC will never ask you to disclose sensitive or personal information on email or text, such as your bank or credit/debit card details, or your pin number; • The language used in email spams is frequently poor. If you read them carefully, they are often easy to spot; • Do not visit the website contained within the email.

For more details, go to the HMRC website page at https://www.gov.uk and type “tackling phishing emails” in the search box.

An HMRC report states that it prevented 8 million malicious emails from reaching customers between April 2015 and March 2016. Let’s hope we all can make a difference at our level by staying alert. If you receive a suspicious message by email or text, please report it to phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

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Making tax digital update

We have also received a few enquiries from client’s regarding Making Tax Digital. Over the last summer HMRC published six consultation documents on MTD that set out detailed plans on how HMRC propose to fundamentally change the method by which taxpayers, particularly the self-employed and landlords, send information to HMRC. This will in effect be the end of the tax return as we know it, we will be advising our clients accordingly and full details will be published here when they are fully known.

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Dates to remember - February 2017 1 February 2017 Due date for Corporation tax for companies with an accounting period ended 30 April 2016.

7 February 2017 Due date for filing and payment of VAT for the period ended 31 December 2016, unless you submit a paper return then the date is 31 January 2017.

28 February 2017 Ensure any tax that was due by 31 January 2017 is paid as you will incur a 5% surcharge plus interest on amounts unpaid after 28 February 2017.

Monthly dates: 19th of the month: Due date for postal payments of PAYE, NIC and CIS deductions and on-line filing deadline for CIS300 monthly return to HMRC. 22nd of the month: Due date for electronic payments of PAYE, NIC and CIS deductions to HMRC.

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From a pet free and smoke free home. Only 3 months old. £20 O.N.O. T: 01733 238 598

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