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welcome to the January issue of the Hampton Gazette I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and enjoyed many of the festive activities that Hampton had to offer over the December period. It has been lovely to see such a great community spirit this year. In this issue there are some great features and articles about what is coming in 2015 to Hampton. If you have eaten too much over the festive period we have a great low fat recipe and information about joining FitXtreme to get you motivated and fit for 2015. Don’t forget to join our Facebook group if you are not already a member and to like our Facebook page. If you have any interesting community news or events that you would like to share in the up and coming year then please get in touch as it’s great to hear from local people. Wishing you all a Happy New Year.
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New Year The New Year is a time when we reflect back over the year that has completed and look to the year ahead, often starting the new year with a resolution. Was it a year full of happy memories, or ones we would rather forget? Are we looking forward to the year ahead, or beginning the year with anxious thoughts? 2014 will always be remembered by CSK Church as the year when Hampton finally opened the doors of its own church building. It was great celebrating our first Christmas together in our new home. We still haven’t fully fitted out the inside of the building and our New Year’s Resolution is to complete the interior and to be able to open our doors most days of the week. Whatever memories you have of 2014, and whether you’re looking forward to 2015 or beginning it with concerns, we would love to travel the journey with you. At CSK we laugh with one another. We cry with one another. Jesus did the same when he walked the earth. He loved through good times and bad, and we try to do the same. So we provide a place where all are welcome, including those celebrating, and those who are hurting, where everyone can find love, encouragement and hope.
Bringing the culinary delights of the Far East’s streets to the banks of the Nene East are delighted to be ringing in the New Year with a delicious NEW two-course Street Food Menu for only £10 per person. New to Peterborough, street food is influenced by local culture. The best food from South East Asian countries is often sold and eaten on the streets and East would like to invite you to come and try this in the comfortable surroundings of the restaurant. East Restaurant is situated on the upper deck of Charters Bar, just next to Town Bridge, only a 5 minute walk from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. The floating restaurant, which prides itself on providing tantalising flavours from the Far East, is offering you the chance to sample their authentic Thai Street Food Menu. Throughout January, the talented team of Thai chefs will be offering you the opportunity to savour some traditional Street Food dishes. This menu will be available from Sunday until Thursday evenings proving that it’s not just the shops that are tempting you with their bargain deals.
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Find out what’s in store at Sacrewell in 2015 as the centre opens its doors for free for one day only.
January can be a bleak month with heavy frosts and snow, but despite the coldness the wildlife of Hampton is stirring. Although not plentiful snowdrops can be found if searched for carefully. Their early flowering is aided by hardened leaf tips that can push through the frozen soil. We may wonder why they flower so early when there are few insects to fertilise them. They overcome this scarcity by reproducing themselves mainly through the division of each bulb.
If you are interested in camping and caravanning, birthday parties or school visits, you can pick up plenty of information, or book your event in advance.
Marketing executive Megan Allen said: “Sacrewell is part of the William Scott Abbott Trust, now in its 51st year as a local food and farming charity.
Speak to the team at Origin8 at Sacrewell to find out about their catering options and sample a taster of what they have on offer.
“We want to offer this opportunity to everyone who has visited Sacrewell in the past or has never been and is curious to see what we have here, so that they can discover for themselves that Sacrewell has something for everyone. From heritage enthusiasts to young parents, budding photographers to animal lovers, we’ve got it covered.”
The Playbarn will of course be open, and for one day only Sacrewell is running a membership offer for new customers who can take advantage of a 20 per cent discount off their new membership. Megan added: “A lot of people in the area think they know Sacrewell and have us pinned as a farm park for children but we’re not. We hope that after our open day, people will see us in a new light and will be paying us a visit more often.”
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January is a prime time to see resourceful behaviour from birds in the face of food shortage and difficult weather. Green woodpeckers and jays, for example, have both been recorded digging through snow almost half a metre deep to get at treasures hidden below – anthills and acorns respectively. They use landmarks still visible above the surface to find them. A blackbird has also been seen brushing snow away from a favourite feeding site holding a stick in its bill! It’s these resourceful birds that are most likely to last the winter. It is they who will compete best when the time comes to acquire a mate and secure a good territory. And it is often these individuals who break through the winter straitjacket, and fill the air with the voices of the coming spring.
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Remember that blue and great tits will now be scouting around for nestboxes for Spring, so you need to have them in place as soon as possible; the ideal time to put nestboxes up is early winter. You may also see grey squirrels engaged in a courtship chase during January, where the females are pursued by one or more males vying for her attention and the chance to father her offspring. They can be very noisy with strange chatterings and raspings. Squirrels might sleep during the very coldest days to save energy, however they, along with foxes and deer, can remain active throughout the winter. They may grow a thicker coat in winter to help keep their body temperature constant during the cold weather. They have also prepared for winter by eating as much as possible during autumn to fatten up or hide food away so they can find it again in winter when there is less food around. A Hampton January for wildlife is not the quiet time we may have first thought! 6
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what has happened and the next steps, as well as the grand plans to re-launch the mill later in the year.
Visitors will be able to find out about planned events for the year including a star party on 21 February, a traditional spring fair on 3 and 4 May and tons of summer fun.
The wonders of nature can sometimes be missed when there is an abundance of leaves, but on frosty January days spiders’ webs stand out as one of nature’s most artistic features. Trees stand starkly in fields and woodlands in winter with buds poised to burst when spring at last arrives. They have a particular beauty in their bare form.
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“We’re really looking forward to seeing some old faces among the new as well, and hope they’ll become regulars in the near future.”
On 24 January, admission fees will be waived at Sacrewell, near Wansford, Peterborough, so that staff can tell all visitors about what they have in store for what promises to be a very exciting year, and start the year with some great promotional offers.
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The Friends & Family Test (FFT) The Friends and Family Test was introduced in all GP surgeries from 1 December. Some of you may have come across this before as it has been Hampton Health used in hospitals for some time. The intention of the test is to provide the opportunity to every NHS patient to give feedback on the service provided in the practice so we can continually review our service. It is based on one simple question: ‘How likely are you to recommend our GP practice to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?’ You will be able to choose an answer from six options and there is also a follow up question to ask why you have selected that statement. You will have the option to give your comments anonymously, but if you do leave your contact details then we might get in touch, to talk to you about your feedback so we can better understand your views.
This feedback will help us learn more about what you think of your experience – what you like and what you think we could improve. Ultimately, you will be helping us make changes that will ensure we can offer the best possible care.
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You know, just saying that makes me feel the year ahead is full of so much expectation that it fills me with wonderful anticipation of what lies ahead.
Our first meeting this year is on Thursday 15 January and we would love to see you. Meetings take place at the FamilyAction Children’s Centre, which you will find just behind Hampton Hargate School. Follow the path that runs between Busy Bees Nursery and the school. You will find the building on the right hand side just before you reach the Tump. Meetings start promptly at 7pm.
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However, we are higher in the table than we thought we would be”. The company have not only been selling trees in their bid for victory. To raise further funds a raffle has taken place. For promotion, stalls were put up at the recent Hampton College Music Festival and in Serpentine Green Shopping Centre. Director of Sixth Form and Business Studies teacher at Hampton College Paul Edenbrow was extremely proud of the boy’s success. “It is wonderful to see our students showing entrepreneurial spirit,” he said. Only time will tell if The Tree Traders are successful in their bid for victory. We will keep you fully updated with their progress in next month’s issue.
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During September and October each year, Peterborough based Safe Local Trades organises fund-raising events for their chosen charity Age UK Peterborough. This year, several skydives were organised and a team took part in the annual Great Eastern Run. All events were an overall success and the organiser, Eileen Le Voi, owner of Safe Local Trades, said: “We would like to thank each and every volunteer who took part as well as everyone who sponsored them in their events, all of which helped to raise an amazing £6,720.25 for this very worthy local charity.”
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Eileen went on to say, “We would particularly like to thank Axiom Housing Association for getting involved and helping to raise over £1,600. In addition to the skydives that two members of staff took part in, dozens of individual sheltered accommodation schemes raised money by having coffee mornings, quizzes, and the like – it shows great community spirit to know that elderly people were raising money for their counterparts.”
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David Bache, Chief Executive of Age UK Peterborough, said: “We are so delighted with this excellent achievement by Eileen and the fabulous volunteers. This is the largest amount we have ever raised in one campaign, so my sincere thanks go to Eileen Le Voi, Axiom Housing Association and all the wonderful volunteers who make such a difference to the work we do to help and support older people in Peterborough. Over the past few years, Eileen and Safe Local Trades have helped raise over £25,000 – no other local company has ever raised this amount for our charity and we are enormously grateful.”
Hampton teenagers Sam Cooke, Owen Howard, Gianni Forcelatti and Jordan Wathall are behind the venture, with the hope of winning a £1,000 cash investment and the chance to meet their business heroes. The boys are taking part in a challenge called Tycoon in Schools, a competition set up by Dragons’ Den’s Peter Jones in 2012 to hunt down the next big entrepreneur.
Not only has the company given them a chance to donate to the local area, Sam Cooke believes the experience has helped him “demonstrate business skills learnt in lessons”, with Gianni Forcelatti saying it has helped him “develop confidence skills when approaching people”. When asked if they thought they would win the competition, a resounding yes from all sides came back. The “business model has potential. The sales did not go as well as we thought it could.
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For the ladies of Hampton WI, we have a fantastic 2015 lined up with amazing meetings to look forward to including Sugarcraft, Beading, 40s/50s Makeover Night and Basket Weaving to name but a few.
The Tree Traders Company has definitely been making the headlines this month. But who exactly are they and what do they do?
Every competitor, including the Tree Traders, received a start-up loan to set up the company and the idea has blossomed from there. The Tree Traders have been selling non-drop Christmas Trees to the Hampton and Peterborough area, with half the profits donated to Thorpe Hall Hospice to help with their redevelopment programme.
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Start your new year with a promise to pop in to meet us and find out for yourself what a lovely bunch of ladies we are. It doesn’t cost anything to come to your first meeting so what’s stopping you?
We will be telling NHS England monthly what responses we have had to the first question – numbers only – this will be completely anonymous, and the results will be published on the NHS choices website. Look out for the questionnaires when you visit the practice and please fill one in to let us know how you feel about your recent experience of our service.
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Hampton Table Tennis Club – Christmas Break The Table Tennis Club will not be open on the following nights: 23, 24, 30 and 31 December, but will open again in the New Year, as follows: • Tuesday 6 January 2015 at Hampton Leisure Centre • Wednesday 7 January 2015 at the Hampton Vale Community Centre Look forward to seeing new players in the New Year. (Tuesday nights are the best night for newcomers.) David Arthur david.arthur188@btinternet.com
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Happy new year from all at Hampton Cricket Club.
With Christmas over, gearing up for the cricket season can now begin in earnest. Winter nets at The Nene Park Academy on Friday nights start on 9 January from 7-9pm. The cost of these sessions will be £5 per person, and with four lanes in operation we expect everyone to get plenty of opportunity to bat and bowl against players of varying standards. Nets will be open to both sexes, an important step for the ladies
as they prepare to compete regularly against men for the first time, in Hunts Division 5. This will be a mixed side, but the majority of the team will come from last season’s ladies team. An exciting new challenge. The club’s fixtures for the upcoming season have been added to the website, hamptoncc.org, so time to get planning your summer holidays around them!
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Proposal for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit
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Peterborough City Council, with the support of Hampton Parish Council, have agreed to consult on reducing the speed limit within Hampton to 20mph. Whilst there are some 20mph signs in place at present these have not been covered under a legal traffic order and thus the 20mph speed limit could not be enforced at present.
local newspaper circulating in the area. We shall therefore be placing the legal notice in the Peterborough Telegraph during January with a closing date for the consultation of 6 February, 2015.
The proposed 20mph speed limit would cover all roads within Hampton Vale and Hampton Hargate between Nature’s Way and London Road. Nature’s Way and London Road would remain subject to their existing speed limits and would not be reduced to 20mph.
Should you wish to object to the proposal, your objections must be submitted in writing to the address shown below by this date. Please include the first line of your postal address as part of your objection.
As part of the statutory process the City Council are required to place a notice in a
If you wish to object, please e-mail Judi Anderson: judi.anderson@peterborough.gov.uk or write to Peterborough Highway Services, Dodson House, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5FS
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Once the consultation period has closed Council Officers will consider any objections received before making
a recommendation as to whether the proposal should be implemented or withdrawn. If the proposal is taken forward the existing 20mph signs within Hampton would be re-used and relocated where possible, to implement the new speed limit. It would also be necessary to include 20mph repeater signs along the main roads and these will be located on existing lamp columns or sign posts.
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Syn-Free • 1 Chips It’s no secret that, over the last 30 years, our lives have become much more sedentary. And, just as Slimming World’s Food Optimising will help you to make easy changes to the way you shop, cook and eat, Body Magic – our unique activity programme – will help you take small steps towards a more active lifestyle, and reap all the wonderful benefits too. At Slimming World, we understand that changing habits – habits that took a long time to form – takes time. We understand that building confidence and overcoming personal hurdles needs support and reassurance. And that’s why we won’t ask you to join in an exercise class at your group, you won’t ever need to wear Lycra (unless that’s what tickles your fancy!), and there’s no judgement about how much or how little activity you do. Whether you’re taking a first step or you already enjoy an active
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The number of divorcees aged 60 and above has nearly doubled in the UK since 1990, new research from the think tank International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK) has revealed.
By Glenn Barker Many of us set ourselves individual targets and goals at the start of a new year. The top resolutions, in no particular order, are usually based on losing weight, staying fit and healthy, spending less and saving more, getting organised and generally ‘getting the house in order’. Do any of these sound familiar? At the time of writing this, I have no idea what my resolution(s) will be but I am sure that, after over-indulging in many ways throughout the festive period, it will probably be along those lines stated above. Perhaps you have existing insurances and would like to try and save money by reviewing those?
Our practice frequently sees cases where couples in this age group simply drift apart, particularly when children have grown up and left home for university or to achieve independence. This kind of ‘empty nest syndrome’ means the dynamic between couples changes, with new issues arising which may have been ignored in the past when raising the children. With life expectancy increasing, together with the more active lifestyle of people in and approaching retirement, many may simply be unwilling to spend another 20 or 30 years living with someone they no longer love. This is a hugely important issue to consider and it is vital that those considering separation and/or divorce speak to a family law expert to gain a proper understanding of their position. There are particular complexities for older separating couples, such as the sharing of pensions in payment and inheritance planning. Ultimately, legal advice is essential to ensure that any separation can be resolved as amicably and quickly as possible.
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High days and holidays are great opportunities to get together with family, friends and neighbours, like this group entered into our recent photo competition by Sarah McNair
In a few days’ time almost half of you reading this will be making resolutions for the new year. According to researchers, only 12 per cent of people making resolutions will succeed with their resolutions. But the same studies show you can increase your chances if you have the support of family or friends in the local community.
them Hampton FC, Hampton Scouts and Hampton Nature Reserve. Close to home, another group looking for extra pairs of hands is the Hampton Events Committee which, after taking a break in 2014, is planning a number of exciting activities for the whole community in 2015. The Gazette’s Facebook page is also a great source of ways to help out, for instance details of the informal litter picks where extra pairs of hands are always welcome.
In that spirit here are the nation’s top six most popular New Year Resolutions, together with our suggestions for finding support on Hampton using our website www.ohhampton.co.uk
5. Get organised
1. Spend more time with family and friends
With the Sue Ryder charity shop at Hampton Vale looking for donations, there’s no excuse for not starting to clear the clutter. If it all feels a little overwhelming then break it into bite-size chunks – two drawers, one cupboard or one shelf in the garage each week. The amazing thing about getting organised is how much lighter it makes you feel (whether or not losing weight is one of your resolutions!)
How often do you say ‘we must meet up sometime’, and then somehow the year has flown by without you getting together? The answer is to block out time in your diary for family and friends now, before it fills up with other commitments. If you’re short of ideas on what you can do together, take a look at the new ‘events’ section on the Hampton interactive map. Plan a spring walk together through Robin’s Wood, a summer picnic by the lake, or a major meet-up when the cycle cinema returns later in the year.
6. Learn something new, do something different Any of the suggestions above could help you expand your horizons – mental or physical! But if we’ve not inspired you yet then how about selecting something from one of the following six challenges:
2. Get fit and/or lose weight Hampton may just be one of the easiest places to get and stay fit, with a wide range of waymarked lakeside routes on everyone’s doorstep. Click on the website’s Hampton Outdoors page for a list of suggested routes and distances. Search the ‘health and fitness’ category on the interactive map for local fitness facilities or click through to the Hampton Leisure Centre or Premier Fitness sites for details of classes. Or you could choose the ‘clubs and groups’ category on the map to find local groups offering everything from cricket to yoga.
• Cycle the whole of the green wheel http://www.pect.org.uk/ working-with-us/local-communities/green-wheel. • Try geo-caching (see the page on our website for all you need to know to get started). • Sign up for the Hampton Community Run or one of the many other charity runs you’ll see promoted in the Gazette and on our website during the year. There’s nothing like a goal and deadline to keep you motivated and moving.
3. Stop smoking
• Set the youngest members of the family a target of visiting all of Hampton’s play areas during the year (or in one day if you’re feeling really energetic!). You’ll find a guide to each on the interactive map.
Hampton Health’s website has a link through to a range of tools to help you stop smoking in 2015. Both Boots and Tesco pharmacies at Serpentine Green are among those offering special services to help people stop smoking
• Attend a meeting of Hampton Parish Council to see local democracy at work. Their website has future dates.
4. Help others
• If you’ve never organised a street party, get together with the neighbours to plan one for the Rugby World Cup or, in September, Queen Elizabeth becoming Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
In the July 2014 issue of the Gazette we spotlighted some of the local groups looking for volunteers to help them make a difference, among
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Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens After a 15-year absence, the Star Wars franchise returns to the big screen in December 2015. Directed by Star Trek supremo JJ Abrahams, this film has massive shoes to fill, as we continue to follow Luke Skywalker and his friends on a journey through the stars. Resuming 30 years after episode VI, no one knows how the storyline will pan out, but we do know the following characters WILL be returning: Chewbacca, Princess Leia, fans’ favourite R2-D2, Han Solo and, of course, Luke Skywalker.
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With the Empire destroyed and Darth Vader dead, how will Luke Skywalker move on from the bombshell that Darth Vader was his father? Who will be the new villain? Will there be any new ships? And, of course, will there be any new heroes? All these questions, that sci-fi crazy fans are dying to have answered, will be revealed this year. What more do you need to look forward to?
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The club offers girls a chance to develop their skills away from the sometimes competitive boys with their just-as-exciting Pink Karate sessions. Whichever session you decide to sign up for, the club offers new students a four week trial of their classes, including a welcome pack and free uniform. Make sure you don’t miss out on the chance to try a fun, competitive and energy-sapping experience that will surely leave your children begging for more!
There are many things to glean from the trailer, including a school trip to a park full of fruit- and flesh-eating prehistoric beasts and, of course, an interesting, thought-provoking question: should you attempt to train a pack of Velociraptors? Probably not a great idea. Another outstanding point to take from the trailer is a a genetically-modified dinosaur! Yes, you also read that correctly. The idea of a Build a Dino workshop has received a mixed reception, but in all honesty, who knows what this film has in store? Let’s hope they don’t have any Stegosaurus meat…
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Looking after pets in winter weather
While some pets seem unaffected by the cold winter months, certain breeds/ species, and older pets, often need a little extra care and attention at this time of year. Below are a few tips to help keep your pet safe and comfortable this winter.
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n Reflective/LED collars and accessories are readily available and can provide peace of mind when walking dogs off the lead in poorly lit areas. They are also useful for locating a family cat that does not want to come in at night and is hiding in the garden.
n Refresh outside water bowls more frequently n Increase ambient temperature in reptile tanks or move them away from windows and doors. during cold snaps. n Always walk dogs on the lead when near n Guinea pigs living outside should be moved water during periods of low temperatures. Ice indoors for the winter months and you may does not always freeze evenly, leaving weak want to consider moving rabbits from outside spots in what may appear a solid surface. Even cages into sheds or garages, and increase when temperatures rise, ice takes longer to melt the amount of hay in their bedding area. You on larger expanses of water, while snow can can prevent water bottles from freezing by purchasing specially designed protective mask the water’s edge. n Float a large ball in your pond, so that if the covers, however you should still inspect the water freezes you can remove it and ensure your spout daily for blockages. n Gritted paths and roads can cause contact n Dogs’ coats are readily available in a wide allergies and make animals ill if the grit is variety of sizes, colours, styles and prices. This consumed. If you know your pet comes into can bring enthusiasm back to a dog that has contact with grit you should ensure you bathe their paws or protect them against contact previously been resistant to cold winter walks. using paw covers/boots. n Owners of caged pets should consider covering their cages overnight with a warm n Keep antifreeze well out of your pet’s reach as it tastes delicious to them, but is deadly. blanket to retain heat. fish can get enough oxygen.
n Owners of chickens should frequently check water is available and not frozen, as well as increasing the amount of bedding available. Reduce any drafts in the coop and if it portable move it to a sunny spot to catch the daytime sun. Like other hutched animals, chickens also benefit from having their coop covered with a blanket or piece of carpet.
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Hampton Hargate Primary School A very Happy New Year from Hampton Hargate Primary! We have lots to look forward to in 2015 now that we have recovered from all the Christmas festivities! However, it wouldn’t feel right to move onto 2015 without a review of all of our fabulous Christmas celebrations. together and also to the parents/ To kick off the events, we held carers who helped with costumes, our annual Friends Christmas Fayre on Friday 21 November and learning lines and who came to what a start to the season! Once watch. again, there were a plethora of You may also have noticed how stalls, games and goodies for festive our school looked over the people to spend their pennies Christmas period. The classroom on! And not surprisingly, Santa’s doors were decorated with grotto proved to be very popular. Christmas trees, reindeers, snow The atmosphere was buzzing and scenes, elves and a ‘Frozen’ castle! ‘thank you’ to the school choir We also had a fantastic winter who sang beautifully. wonderland corridor with beautiful decorations made by all the Our Christmas plays were children. fantastic; there were a wide variety of performances, ranging And finally a couple of ‘thank yous’. from the traditional nativity Firstly, for the money donated for performed by the reception Children in Need and Jeans for children to a performance of Genes and, secondly, for all the ‘Baubles’ from Year 2! The children wonderful shoe boxes donated put their hearts and souls into for Operation Christmas Child. We it and all of their hard work collected 100 in total. definitely paid off. A huge ‘thank All in all a great end to 2014 and we you’ to all the staff involved in look forward to an equally great (if putting these performances not better) 2015!
Little Acorns Pre-school and Day Nursery We would like to welcome everyone back after the Christmas holiday, we hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our children ended the year with a wonderful Christmas concert, ‘thank you’ to all the parents who helped make this a success.
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The new term at Hampton Vale Primary School brings with it many exciting learning opportunities as the children begin their new themes.
Learning themes ranging from the Stone Age to World War II and from the Great Fire of London to freedoms and responsibilities are all on the agenda. The new term also gives the children an opportunity to look back at some of their learning experiences last month. An incredibly busy period saw, for example: • The youngest children in the school – in Early Years’ Foundation Stage – performed their version of the Christmas Nativity story to parents and carers, and to the rest of the school, in a series of performances. • Children in Year Three ending their pantomime theme by watching a production of Jack and the Beanstalk at the city’s Key Theatre; they then compared the versions of the story that they had written with the show that they watched. • As part of their theme ‘investigating the lives of children in Victorian times’, Year Four children experienced a Victorian Christmas at the Stibbington Centre, comparing their own Christmas celebrations with those of 150 years ago. • As part of their theme work about life in Tudor times, Year Five children spent a day discovering more about the period during a visit to Hampton Court Palace, London. • Children from across the school, including the school choir, performed Christmas songs and carols at a number of community events and at Avery House, Hampton.
Vale Community Pre-school Vale Community Pre-school has some very exciting news, we will be opening our sister school on 6 January 2015. Our pre-school will cater for children aged 2 years and over, Monday-Friday 9am-12noon, term time only. Silverhill Community Pre-school will be situated within the new Hampton CSK Church on Silver Hill, Hampton Centre. Spaces are available for both funded and fee paid children. If you would like more information about Silverhill Community Preschool please email Nicole/Cheryl: valepre-school@hotmail.co.uk or silverhillpre-school@hotmail.com
The children really enjoyed their Christmas party with a special visit from Santa. They created some wonderful Christmas cards and decorations to hang on their trees at home.
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How many of you have made a New Year’s resolution in the past and actually stuck to it?
Lose weight? Check. Start exercising? Check. Stop smoking? Check. Was it just the last of the pine needles beneath your feet or a real prick of conscience? Was it merely the tree’s angel going back into her box or has the spirit of our past year already fallen? Does it feel a little gloomy because the pretty lights have all gone out, or are the cold shadows cast by the January dawn exactly what will provoke in us the will to change things for the better.
New Year’s Resolutions
The beginning of a week, a month, or a year forms what the psychologists have called a ‘notational boundary’, and with that, researchers suspect, comes a sense of optimism, the promise of ‘a new me’. Perhaps it is the novelty factor in the word ‘new’, but somehow many of us manage to quickly put the errors of the past behind us, by transforming it into a new sense of optimism for the future. Nevertheless, that novelty appears to quickly wear off. Research indicates that a tiny eight per cent of New Year resolutions actually succeed! So, how can you shorten the odds of staying out of the betting shop, let cigarettes finally go up in a puff of smoke and increase the chances of actually keeping that excess weight off? Optimism, however, isn’t always constructive. If we’re too positive, we condemn ourselves to fail. So if follows that, if you set more realistic goals, you are more likely to succeed. Make your resolutions realistic Make resolutions that you think you can keep. If, for example, your aim is to exercise more frequently, schedule three or four days a week at the gym instead of seven. If you would like to eat healthier, try replacing dessert with something else you enjoy, like fruit or yogurt, instead of seeing your diet as a form of punishment.
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Don’t beat yourself up Perfection is unattainable. Remember that minor missteps on the path to reaching your goals are completely normal. Don’t give up completely because you ate a brownie and broke your diet, or skipped the gym for a week because you were busy. Everyone has ups and downs; resolve to recover from your mistakes and get back on track. Team up with others who share your goal and make your resolution obvious Research has also shown that sharing resolutions with family and friends, and also sharing your statement of intent with others, can help you succeed. It’s a way to build accountability into the mix; and in the era of social media this can be a readily accessible tool. Consider joining a support group to reach your goals, such as a workout class at your gym, or a group of co-workers quitting smoking. Having someone to share your struggles and successes with makes your journey to a healthier lifestyle that much easier and less intimidating. Jotting down what you stand to lose by breaking your resolve will help to remind you why you are trying to break a bad habit.
by Mel Elliott Anecdotal evidence suggests that one’s commitment to a determined spouse can also be helpful. “I haven’t had a cigarette in probably six years,” President Obama once said, “...because I’m scared of my wife.” Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen strengthens your resilience and ability to manage stress caused by your resolution. If you feel overwhelmed or unable to meet your goals on your own, consider seeking professional help. Psychologists are trained to understand the connection between the mind and body. They can offer strategies as to how to adjust your goals so that they are attainable, as well as help you change unhealthy behaviours and address emotional issues. To conclude, here’s a New Year’s resolution anyone can keep: Resolve not to make any more New Year’s resolutions. Now, wasn’t that easy? You know in your own heart what you want to change and although now is often as good a time as ever, by not limiting yourself to a once-a-year, do-or-die, all-out assault on that Everest of debt, those flabby thighs, or the hideous wallpaper you keep meaning to replace, you may find that the finish line isn’t so far away after all.
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Big claims, however FitXtreme has previously enjoyed proven success and Hampton has many successful graduates from our programme. Just listen to Tracy Dinnis who attended nearly every ‘camp’ over the last few years: “FitXtreme is what makes me get up on those cold mornings and bounce out of bed. Not only do you meet new people, but your fitness levels change so drastically in three weeks that you have to do it to believe it. “I love the social and fitness side and the way you are pushed to succeed, but also have so much fun with it. “I am over the moon and very excited to be attending my fourth one – best fun ever and those endorphins make you go to work smiling. Trust me it’s fab!”
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SO WHAT CAN YOU FIND AT YCS? bulbs, servicing parts & all • CAR SPARES batteries, cold weather related products • REGISTRATION PLATES while you wait • PHOTOCOPYING from 7p per sheet • LAMINATING/ FAXING • WATCH STRAPS & BATTERIES • PYREX & NON STICK BAKEWARE • DYLON fabric dyes • SWISH CURTAIN TRACK & ACCESSORIES • GARDENING • PLUMBING • DECORATING • BICYCLE SPARES bolts, screws, • DIY nuts, • HOUSEHOLD bulbs, fuses etc padlocks etc.
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MONDAY TO FRIDAY Hargate Pre-school 8.40am-11.40am 12.10pm-3.10pm. Hampton Family Centre Vale Community Pre-School runs 8:45 11:45 Monday to Friday term time in the Hampton vale community centre. 07834366845 Silver Hill Community Pre-school runs 9:00-12 noon Monday to Friday term time in the CSK Church Hampton Centre. Opening Jan 2015. Nicole. 07818567584
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Hampton Mini Movers parent and toddler group. 1.15-2.45pm (term time) at Hampton Vale Community Centre. Contact Rachael. T: 07983 421139
TUESDAY Child Health Clinic 1-3pm at The Hampton Family Centre. Baby Café 2-3pm. 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 7.30-9.00pm Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk Hampton Table Tennis Club meets on Tuesday evenings from 7-10pm at the Hampton Vivacity Leisure Centre. Anyone
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WEDNESDAY Early Years Parent Workshop Stay and Play. Parent Led 10am11.30pm, 1-2pm. The Hampton Family Centre. Hampton Mobile Library 5.306.30pm. Hampton Hargate, Silver Hill.
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FRIDAY Baby Massage 10.30-11.30am. The Hampton Family Centre. 0-12months. T: 01733 893369 Dance and Movement 1-2pm. The Hampton Family Centre. Cub Scouts Friday Afternoon. 3.30-5pm. Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk
SUNDAY Christ the Servant King church service 10am. CSK Silver Hill Hampton Community Church 6pm-7pm. Hampton Community Centre, Hampton Vale (opposite OneStop).
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