Hampton Gazette October 2017

THE FREE COMMUNITY MAGAZINEFOR THE HAMPTON AREA

h a m p t o n gazette OCTOBER 2017 ISSUE 132

Spooky

Fun

THE MUM DIARIES

GREAT IDEAS

A SHORT STORY

HALLOWEEN

GOING NUTS

How about a dog park in Hampton?

Find out more if you dare!

MUSICAL MAGIC

A White Christmas at The Key Theatre

FALL FOR

An autumn that colours your world

The route to crowning glory

For squirrels in the Hampton trees

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WELCOME Hello and welcome to the October issue of the Hampton Gazette.

THE MUM DIARIES PAGE 31

This month, why not treat the children to a cosy ride on the Harry Potter themed Wizard Express? A perfect Halloween treat! Also check out The Mum Diaries, where a local blogger Jaymee has compiled some great spooky entertainment for the children.

CONTENTS

In this edition, we have some great pictures of the Hampton Festival which took place on a rainy Saturday but it didn’t dampen the spirits of Hampton residents.

Hampton is such a beautiful place in the autumn, we are so lucky to live in such a great area. The following pages will highlight what's not to miss in October.

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Personal tax Planning Tax advice

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And ...Christmas is fast approaching!

So if you are planning a local event then please get in touch.

Until next month, and the team

Hampton Community

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Legal Advice

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Consumer Advice

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Happy Halloween

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Wizard Express

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Hampton Festival

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Health & Beauty Gallery

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Home & Garden

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Paws for Thought

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Young Gazette

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Firework Fiesta

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Hampton Calendar

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Financial Advice

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Handy Numbers

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HAMPTON USEFUL NUMBERS Hampton Vale Community Centre

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Hampton Parish Council Office

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Parish Church of Hampton

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Hampton Library

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Hampton Health

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Peterborough City Hospital

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NHS Direct

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I have a puppy called Perro. Whilst I was working out in Spain, I discovered that there was a dog park nearby and couldn’t wait to get all his vaccinations done so he was ready to go and play.

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This dog park was a basic, fenced area with a few pieces of dog agility equipment. It was an essential place for the development of his character. He was able to socialise every single night! He learnt from the bigger dogs how to behave and play.

He made some good friends who he met frequently, as did I. This park was a great place for me to learn and ask questions about dogs, as Perro is my first dog.

I hope that a place like this can be made in Hampton to help bring together to dogs and dog owners in the community. After speaking to O&H Hampton, they made a short statement: Following a supportive post for a Dog Park in Hampton. O&H are now looking at a low key area of land in Hampton which can be securely fenced off an area to be used as a 'Dog Park'.

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Following the astounding success of The Wedding Singer in 2016, Westwood Musical Society are set to return to the Key Theatre stage from the 24 – 28 October as they present White Christmas the Musical.

Under the direction of Monique Benoiton-Smith, the cast are hard at work in rehearsals; preparing to perform this heartwarming musical to an audience of all ages. The show is a tale of love and friendship, following the journey of successful song-and-dance act: Bob Wallace and Phil Davis. With memorable songs, stunning dances and some comic moments thrown in for good measure, this adaption of an iconic motion picture is not to be missed.

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Parish Council news We welcome our new clerk, Miss Jodie Aston who will work in the Parish Office at the Vale Centre Monday-Friday, 9.30 am- 3.30 pm. She can be contacted on 01733 229069.

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The Community Skips at Beaumont Way and Hampton College Car Park in September were very well used and the Parish Council is now researching for lucrative offers from suppliers so that this service takes place again.

A second bench will be installed at the Memorial Garden on Braymere Road, later this month. This has been funded by a sum of money bequeathed by a gentleman called Mr Aiden Fogarty and is in his memory.

We currently have 3 PCSO’s in Hampton; Natalie Rycraft (Hargate), Tina Griffin (Vale), Tracy Proctor (Leys/HG school). Please feel free to contact them regarding police issues; contact details can be found on the Cambs.

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All residents are welcome to attend Council meetings in the Tesco Community room at 7p.m. Full Council meetings are on the first Thursday of every month & Finance & General Purpose meetings, the third Tuesday of each month. There is a Public Forum at both meetings and you can stay for part or whole of the meeting.

Please look at our forthcoming agendas on-line at hamptonpc.org.uk or on the Display boards around Hampton, available 3 days before meetings, as there may be a scheduled item of particular interest to you.

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From red telephone boxes to the Yellow Pages – digital and mobile lead to their demise It helped JR Harley to find his fly fishing book and gave a step up to the little girl seeking a kiss under the mistletoe.

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ut the bulky local business directory Yellow Pages as we know it is coming to end – and from next year onwards will no longer be published on paper.

There was a time when no home would want to be without the Yellow Pages, in case of an emergency flooding or that last minute delivery of flowers.

But after more than half a century – the directory will continue only in an online format, with the final print run next January.

I suppose that owners Yell have recognised that this is a sign of the times, and from the view of Safe Local Trades - our business, brand and reputations has largely been built online, born in an age when websites are your shop window.

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your box. Having a user-friendly website which can be navigated with ease is what people want when looking for a service. Offering transparent feedback and customer reviews also helps to engage the customer and offer confidence.

To have a mobile friendly online service is crucial in today’s busy and fast pace of life; whether you want to book an oven cleaner in your lunch break, make contact with a plumber whilst waiting on the platform for your train or book an appointment with a landscape gardener whilst on the school run.

And of course, along with the website comes the social media element – certainly not around in the days when the young man using Yellow Pages in the TV ad was looking for a French polisher!

While there may be an element of nostalgia associated with Yellow Pages, our mobile lives mean we let our fingers do the tapping and swiping rather than the walking!

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Preparation time – 10 minutes Ingredients:  1 cup of PVA glue  Glow in the dark face/body paint (preferably green) and/or food colouring.  1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda  ½ cup of shaving foam  Contact lens solution Appliances:  Large bowl  Measuring cup  Teaspoon

Ghost Glow-inthe-Dark Balloons Preparation time – 5 minutes You will need:  White balloons  Permanent black marker  Glow in the dark sticks (preferably green or red)  Muslin cloth  String Instructions:

Instructions:

 Saturday 28 October Highway to Hell’oween, Monster Tribute Rock Fest at South Grove Community Centre in Peterborough. 6:30 - 11:30pm.

Minimum age 14. Tickets can be purchased on Skiddle.com, Tickx.co.uk, List.co.uk among others.

Halloween Candlelit Ghost Tours  Tuesdays 10 & 31October Halloween Candlelit Ghost Tours available. 7:30pm. Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children under 16 at the Peterborough Museum.

 First mix 1 cup of PVA glue, 1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda and ½ cup of shaving foam into a large bowl.  Squeeze some glow in the dark face/body face paint and/or a couple drops of your chosen food colouring into the mixture.  Mix well until you have a cake batter consistency.  Then squirt some contact lens solution into the bowl, mix well, add another squirt and mix again until you end up with a thick mixture you can shape into a ball. Keep adding squirts of the contact lens solution until you get your desired consistency or if the mixture is still too sticky.

 Take a glow stick and place it into a white balloon, then inflate the balloon.  Next draw on your balloon any ghostly design with the permanent black marker, but make sure the tip of the balloon is facing upwards so that string can be attached.  Place a muslin cloth on the ghost balloon, then with the string tie the muslin cloth to the tip of the balloon to secure everything in place, this way you can attach your balloon to any ceiling lights.

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 Try to always be around your parent/guardian (under 12) or around a trusted group of friends, which will prevent the chances of you getting lost and being unable to seek help when necessary.  Start trick-or-treating early, this way you will be able to better see others you encounter on the street and have a clearer view of your child at all times to avoid possible dangers.  Plan your route, this way you are less likely to get lost and stay on well lit streets with plenty of other people.  Never go inside a home whilst trick-or-treating and try to avoid homes you aren’t familiar with, especially ones without any Halloween decorations.  Throw away any treats that look opened or unwrapped, and give them to your parent for inspection.  Avoid sharp or inflexible props because you might accidently harm others around you or yourself, so parents should avoid posing unnecessary risks to their own child and other people when picking or making costumes.

 Plain white candle  Large red candle  Paper plate  Matches  Rubber gloves Instructions:  Place both the red and white candle under paper plates to prevent wax from damaging your surfaces.  Light your large red candle and wait until you can see a good amount of wax, gently pick up the candle with rubber gloves and pour the red wax onto the white candle.  Repeat these steps until a good portion of your white candle is covered with the red wax and has a blood dripping effect.

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Magical Park  Saturday 30 September to

Sunday 5 November

Magical Park is a Halloween themed app where a world of imagination will open up before your eyes.

Spot ghosts and ghouls in the Park, earn virtual rewards and engage with the community. www.magicalpark.net

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Nearly an hour and a half of travel on the cosy heated steam hauled, Wizard's Express, from Wansford to Peterborough via Wellwarts and return. And it's always worth looking out of the windows as we pass the stations, if you dare All children over one year receive a Halloween Goody Bag, including; • Glow stick for those spooky goings-on aboard the train with Halloween/wizard characters and very strange staff.

• Send some very special Wizards Post from the Wellwarts Postal Service and play The Wizard's Express Quiz.

• Can you spot the friendly ghost in the tunnel? The tunnel has supposedly been haunted since it was built in1845.

• Fancy dress highly is recommended; wear your best Halloween or wizard's outfit.

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Yaxley Group Practice

There is currently a national and global shortage of the Hepatitis A and B vaccine. From the 15th September we have cancelled our Travel Clinics until normal vaccine supply resumes.

If you require this vaccine for your travel please contact one of the private travel clinics listed below to see if they have any available vaccine.

(Please note charges will apply and they vary depending on provider) However we do currently still have supplies of Yellow Fever and Rabies.

If you require this vaccine then please speak to Reception to arrange an appointment.

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For European travel please visit website www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk for vaccination advice.

Monthly Closures Dates The Practice will be closed on the 18 October and 15 November 1pm and 4pm. Emergency Telephone 01733 240478.

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It’s a funny time of year ... yesterday I could see a man on a ride-on lawnmower cutting the grass in brilliant sunshine and today the pedestrians have come running into the centre to avoid a really heavy shower of rain.

So the weather is unreliable, and unfortunately so too are my attempts to give you a topical tip. I’ve been told that since writing the article which started off “Too much sunlight is harmful to your skin” there has barely been a sunny day since!

Flu Clinics Sticking to a safer subject – this is the time of year that people who are entitled to receive an NHS Flu jab ought to visit their GP surgeries and get one. A flu vaccine provides the best protection against the virus which infects many people and can cause serious illness and death each year.

At Hampton Health we have our drop in clinic on Saturday 7 October between 9am and 11:30am when you can just turn up and get booked in and jabbed on a first come first served basis. We then have slots available with nurses every day. So, if you are in the surgery for whatever reason and entitled to have a flu jab just ask at reception and we will do it for you on the day.

Blood Tests – available daily at Hampton Health For many years now most of our patients have had to be sent to the City Care Centre for their blood tests to be carried out. That is no longer the case and we are able to offer clinics here every day so that the requested bloods can be taken. We are sure that will be much more convenient for our patients If a doctor or nurse decides that you need a blood test and the surgery is convenient for you then please ask a member of our reception team to book it for you here.

Will Symons – Practice Manager of Hampton Health

Have you discovered Hampton’s independent coffee shop?

Nestled within Hampton Parish church, Chimes coffee shop is proving extremely popular with residents and further afield!

Chimes has grown within the community and we are so lucky to have this café here. Chimes caters for everyone. Whether it’s mums and tots visiting the purpose built crèche whilst sampling delicious homemade cakes or friends meeting for breakfast, lunch or just a quick coffee.

Chimes can cater for everyone.

Catering for individuals, groups of friends and small community groups, just speak to Tony who is the coffee shop manager and he will be more than happy to discuss your requirements. Did you know that Chimes has been awarded a 5-star food hygiene rating? Cakes are homemade on site and Tony’s homemade scones have become legendary! For lunch there is a selection of freshly made paninis, sandwiches or hot soup that is made daily and is served with croutons

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and a bread roll. If you’re an early bird, then you can enjoy a croissant or bacon sandwich for breakfast. Specialty coffees and teas are served all day long, with a choice of tasty snacks and biscuits. If you prefer cold drinks and excellent selection is available.

Fantastic for toddlers! Chimes has Hamptons purpose built crèche which makes it a perfect venue for parents and toddler to meet, there is no additional charge to use the crèche facility! Comfort is also key when you visit and if you’re lucky to bag one of the comfy cosy sofas you won’t want to leave!

There are always plenty of tables and chairs available for your visit so pop along and pay Chimes a visit and experience this hidden gem within our community.

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Christ the Servant King the Parish Church of Hampton This month, as the nights draw in and it feels dark early, CSK will be celebrating the importance of light.

Our annual ‘Time to Remember, Time to Give Thanks’ service will take place on Sunday 29 October at 3pm.

This service is for those who have been bereaved, whether recently or a long time ago. We read out the names of loved ones we want to remember before God and each other, but there is also an opportunity to light a candle, as a sign of hope.

One of Jesus’ well-known sayings is that he is the 'Light of the World', but he continued by saying, ‘Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but have the light of life.’

That’s a powerful reminder that whatever we’re facing, we don’t have to do it alone, but can be filled with his light. When you turn on a light switch in your house, darkness can’t remain in the room. Light triumphs over darkness. Even a little candle takes away the darkness around it and its warmth and glow heats a whole room. It’s the same with human beings - one person shining can change a whole home, workplace or even neighbourhood.

At CSK, we think that’s reason to celebrate!

So, on Tuesday 31 October 5– 7pm, we will also be hosting a Light Party for primary-age children and their families. The dress theme this year is Superheroes, but any costumes that aren’t scary are welcome. Join us for an evening of food, games, crafts and plenty of fun!

Many blessings, Rachel Call our church office on 01733 248236 for further information about either event.

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We just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who braved the rain to be part of Hampton Festival!

Peterborough Presents will be continuing to run events and activities in Hampton, so please like our Facebook page to stay updated on the great art for Hampton!

Here are a couple of snaps from our festival photographer Luke PaynArtist. The full album will be uploaded to our Facebook page soon too!

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eeling apprehensive and with only one salon experience behind her, Charlene was slightly intimidated by the prospect of entering a salon again. Nevertheless, when a friend recommended that she try Paul Short Hair Salon in Hampton Vale, she decided it was time to brave the experience.

“I needn’t have worried” explains Charlene, “as soon as I walked in, the relaxed and friendly atmosphere immediately put me at ease.”

She was invited to have an informal chat to discuss the styles she preferred.

“No-one has ever really taken the time to talk about my hair before so this was a treat" Charlene revealed. “Paul took a genuine interest in finding out what I wanted to achieve, suggesting what

You’re a busy mum and there just isn’t time to focus on anything other than the kids. You’re not alone. Like so many mothers, Charlene admitted to letting her hair care routine slip into obscurity since having children. Could anyone successfully work magic on her wayward locks? might suit me and giving various options based on his recommendations. He wanted us to work together to personalise my look.”

Feeling reassured, Charlene booked the appointment for her new style and cut.

“The visit had inspired me; my trepidation had become excitement and I couldn’t wait to see his ideas come to life!”

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that I added some more honey blonde tones to match my natural colour showing through underneath. For the cut, he explained that as I have a square shaped face a triangle fringe would suit me best. It all made perfect sense so it was exactly what I decided to go for”.

Charlene is very happy with her new style and is so glad that she decided to take those first tentative steps towards achieving her new look.

“I absolutely love my new hair. It took time, care and patience to cut, and skill to know which style would suit my facial features. It has also been easy to care for home, as something I have always been concerned about when going to a Salon is whether I would be able to get the same look after I’ve washed it.”

With over 22 years’ experience in hair dressing, Paul started his training in Peterborough and has worked in many salons, including Pkai in Hampton, Oliver Lee in Stamford and Hob Salons in London where he was part of the education team for 5 years winning presigous awards such as ‘Art Team of the Year’. In 2008 he achieved the Wella Trend Vision silver award which is completed in three stages; Photographic, Regional and the Finals. Paul worked with the famous hairdresser Akin Konizi and his team who had previously won British Hairdresser of the Year no less than 4 times! ‘’Akin Konizi was inspirational”, Paul acknowledged, “he mentored me and taught me the skills I have today.’’

He explains that it is important not to lose touch with expert styling, “I aim to keep it new and fresh, achieved through constant training. And to maintain the ‘wow’ factor, the focus stays on three key aspects: fashion, suitability and technical mastery, and without all three, nothing will work!”

The salon industry is tough, but offering haircuts for the whole family, a relaxed environment and very strong skills, a bespoke service and a personal touch, Paul Short is sure to make this new Salon a resounding success.

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Samaria Hello wonderful people of Hampton, my name is Samira, I am an award winning international celebrity makeup artist.

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I specialise in makeup artistry and HD brows although I do all aspects of beauty treatments including, CND Shellac nails, lashes and much more.

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I love to see the look on people's faces as they raise the mirror after having a makeover to reveal their new look. It gives me a real sense of satisfaction.

I am also looking into writing a book, which could be something to watch out for in the future.

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An acrobat? A flying trapeze artist? Probably these and more could be used to describe the movement of the grey squirrel.

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he trees of Hampton are alive with them, especially those behind St James’s Lake in Vale. If surprised they scamper up the nearest available tree trunk and are away, leaping from branch to branch at high speed, never seeming to miss a foothold with those sharp claws.

There are apparently 2.5 million grey squirrels in this country, having multiplied rapidly since their introduction from North America in 1876 as fashionable new additions to country estates (most notably at Woburn Abbey by the Duke of Bedford), with

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no-one obviously realising how much they would affect the native red squirrel population. Gradually they have pushed out red squirrels by means of dominating the food supply and by transmitting the squirrel pox virus, which red squirrels have no immunity to.

They are attractive looking creatures, though, and as such have been included in many children’s stories, with one of the most famous being that of Timmy Tiptoes, a squirrel who gets trapped in a woodpecker’s hole after deciding to store nuts there instead of burying them in the ground.

In fact squirrels do bury nuts and seeds in the ground during the autumn as a food supply during winter. They scatter them around woodland areas and through their highly developed spatial memory and acute sense

of smell they can find them again weeks or even months later.

During more abundant times, however, they also eat berries, fungi, bark, buds and shoots.

Apparently on rare occasions, when food is scarce, they have been known to eat smaller rodents, bird eggs and nestlings.

Grey squirrels breed twice a year: from December to February and from May to June. The young squirrels are born in a large, untidy looking nest, or drey, found high in the trees or in hollow tree trunks, and lined with moss, dried grass and feathers. The young squirrels leave the drey at about ten weeks old and can live for around six years.

They are to my mind one of the most attractive creatures in and around Hampton, and one which is particularly entertaining due to its intelligence and playful antics.

Autumn comes calling

The year moves on to autumn the evening and early morning have a distinct chill and the leaves on the trees take on their distinctive autumn tincture of red, bronze and golden brown.

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n our gardens the flowers start to fade and many plants die back ahead of winter. The plentiful food of September has diminished and bugs and many other mammals seek out safe havens to overwinter.

Many gardeners now spend hours raking and clearing the falling leaves, trimming back the dying foliage to the ground but before you do this spare a thought for the wildlife in your garden leave some areas untrimmed, leave some areas covered in leaf litter and even create piles of dead leaves.

These habitats are where hedgehogs, toads, newts and

many of our bugs will look to overwinter. Bumblebees prefer dried moss piles so rake off your lawn and make a pile of winter paradise for the majestic bumble queens.

Leave hollow stems standing they can provide a winter home to so many bugs and if you have a meadow now is the time to cut, then rake off a week later after the seed has fallen but leave a few hummocks uncut so that grasshoppers and crickets can overwinter with ease. And finally remember that ivy with its late flowers is a great source of late season pollen and nectar for our precious bees.

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Fall Autumn for

Back in the nineties I travelled to the White Mountain region of the USA to experience the Fall firs-hand. My husband still jokes that it’s the only time in my life I’ve ever been speechless!

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lear blue skies, golden sun and hyper-saturated foliage colours gave the impression that the whole New Hampshire landscape was on fire. The effect was unutterably beautiful.

Back home in the UK I was a woman on a mission. I had to capture some of that beauty for my own plot.

Through research I discovered that the quality of autumn colour in the New Hampshire region depends on two things: the combination of tree species

and the climatic conditions. The sugar maple, red oak, mespilus and viburnum are the trees responsible for the famous vivid red and purple hues of the Fall but their colourful magic is dependant on warm sunny days followed by cool nights where the temperature doesn’t drop below 7-8°C. So now I had two problems.

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So I hit the books and the garden centres and gradually I compiled a list of solid autumn performers which will put on a dazzling display regardless of the British climate. Now my garden is brim full of glorious, fiery autumn hues and with a little planning and my ‘approved’ list you too can bring a little of the Boston Falls to British suburbia.

Japanese Maples Varieties of Acer palmatum - both green and purple - colour well and are small enough for most gardens. They do prefer acid soil so if you live on lime they perform better in a pot. They need shelter from chilly winds, which can scorch their leaves.

Dogwood, Cornus alba The leaves begin to turn pink in late September and you also have the benefit of bright red or yellow whippy stems afterwards, depending on the variety.

Euonymus Alatus A quirky plant which has corky, winged outgrowths on its stems. This is a quiet plant for most of the year but produces the most brilliant crimson leaves in autumn plus purple - red fruits which split to form four winged lobes with a bright orange seed in the centre. There is also a compact variety which only grows to 1m so is suitable for small gardens.

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Which pets suffer with dental problems?

Smaller breeds of dogs are more prone to require dental assistance in the form of veterinary cleaning than larger breeds due to their small, close together teeth. This also makes cats equally likely to need a little bit of expert help every now and again.

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EDUC ATI N Hargate Primary

The autumn term is well and truly underway at Hampton Hargate and we have already had many different and exciting activities happening.

Our Roald Dahl day was a huge success with lots of amazing costumes to see. The children also took part in the local Hampton Fun Run in aid of Macmillan and Thorpe Hall. We still have lots to look forward to and will of course be ending the term with our customary annual Friends Christmas Fair and our fabulous Christmas performances which are always a great showcase of the children’s talents!

We are really pleased to say that the new reception children have settled in quickly and have been enjoying their first experiences of school. They have been learning all about life at school and meeting new friends. Mrs Wilkinson, our Reception Team Leader said “I am really pleased with how the children have settled into school life and I am looking forward to busy and exciting first term with them.”

We also have the following meeting dates for the Reception – September 2018 intake: Tuesday 14 November 9.15am for Reception Intake Sept 2018 Tuesday 28 November 6pm for Reception Intake Sept 2018

Spooky Fun

We have enjoyed looking after our nursery pet Dusty, the rabbit. The children have been taking it in turns to feed him, clean out his cage and take him for walks in the garden. The children have been learning how to care for different animals.

Our recent topic has been Hansel and Gretel. The children have been using different shapes to design their own houses, and decorating gingerbread people to go inside.

We would like to welcome the new children and families we have had join us over the past month. We have lots of new starters and are looking forward to the journey you will have with us here at Little Acorns.

We have limited spaces left to start with us this school year. We are now booking places for September 2018.

To come and have a look around or if you are interested in a space contact us on 01733 244000 or littleacorns.daynursery@yahoo.co.uk

Please contact the school office to book a place on 01733 296780.

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The mornings are growing darker and our evenings becoming shorter… winter is well on its way.

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f you are like me, your wellies and raincoat are seeing frequent use. Not only are the clocks going forward, October is also the kids’ halfterm and, of course, Halloween!

My family love Halloween; each year we host a small get-together where the kids dress up and I prepare lots of scary foods! Here are my top three quick and very easy to prepare treats:

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You can use little plastic spiders, and creepy crawlies for decoration too (which are available in most shops around Halloween time).

Or, you can make your own decorations like these spiders, which were from a kit available from Baker Ross (online) last year. You can make them by using coloured card instead and pipe cleaners for the wiggly legs.

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Now in its 40th Year, Peterborough Firework Fiesta is in the top 10 fireworks displays in the UK and a leading local charity fundraiser. All proceeds are ploughed back into Peterboroughbased charities and good causes; in the course of its history the event has raised over £500,000 for local charities.

Colin Pogson, Managing Director of Britannia Fire & Security told us “We are delighted and proud to sponsor this spectacular event which is a highlight in Peterborough's calendar. The funds

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raised are vital for local charities and good causes and we're looking forward to helping to raise even more this year.”

Each year Peterborough Firework Fiesta’s popularity grows, with around 11,000 visitors enjoying last year’s spectacular display of fireworks by Titanium, the company behind national celebration fireworks such as the Commonwealth Games and New Year displays in London and Edinburgh. Free parking, live music by Heart FM, food outlets, fairground rides make it great family entertainment.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Peterborough and Round Table, Firework Fiesta last year raised over £20,000 which was distributed to 26 charities and good causes in Peterborough.

The event will take place at Peterborough Arena at the East of England Showground on Saturday 4 November.

Advance tickets will go on sale on 6th October, priced £3 for children aged under 15 (under 2 years are free); £7 for adults and will available to purchase.

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Ferry Meadows Country Park A Walk in the Woods Thursday 5 October 10am Join a Ranger for a walk through Bluebell wood and the surrounding area. Lean about some of the projects carried out by the Ranger team. FREE, suggested donation £2 per person.

Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Guided walk with a Ranger Wednesday 18 October 1pm – 3.30pm Join Ian Lowe for a guided walk of about 4 miles around some of Ferry Meadows, pointing out areas of interest along the way & ask him questions along the way. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Willow Weaving Friday 20 October 9.30am – 4.30pm

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If you came last year to make the pheasant, there is an opportunity to make a duck. £65 per person, booking essential. Meet at the Nene Outdoors reception.

Half Term trail Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October 10am – 3pm Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for clues as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. 50p per person. Meet at the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre.

Falconry Talk and Display Tuesday 24 October 10.30am & 1pm Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display brings the ancient art of Falconry to the modern age, with a comprehensive and thrilling display,

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Charming Worms Friday 27 October 10.30am –12pm & 1.30pm – 3pm 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. £3 per person, booking essential. Meet at the Discovery Den.

Campfire cooking for Kids Saturday 28 October 10.30am – 12pm & 1.30pm – 3pm Participants will be shown how to use basic bush craft techniques to light a fire without using matches and will then have a go at cooking and eating some simple campfire recipes. £3 per person, booking essential. Meet at the Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre.

Unless otherwise stated admission is free with a £2 suggested donation and booking is essential. Some events may not be suitable for all abilities. For more information please call 01733 234193 or visit www.neneparktrust.org.uk

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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 10am12pm (Bank holidays excluded), stay and play sessions for children from 0-5 year old and their careers, for activity schedule and updates please see Hampton Tiddlers Page on Facebook. £1 per family. Tea/coffee for adults and healthy snacks for kids provided. Tesco.

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.

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.

Brian's Yoga. Hampton Vale Community Centre.

6.30-7.30pm. 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.

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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, CSK Silver Hill. Call Nat on 07540 109787.

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Hampton Calendar 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.

Brian's 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 Story time 3.45-4.15pm. Hampton Library

THURSDAY 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.

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 Church 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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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 Hampton Tiddlers Stay and Play Session 11am-1pm (Bank holidays excluded), stay and play sessions for children from 0-5 year old and carers, for activity schedule and updates please see Hampton Tiddlers Page on Facebook. £1 per family. Tea/coffee for adults and healthy snacks for kids provided.

Tesco Community Room.

Rhyme time 10–10.30am. Hampton Library Job club 9.30–11am. Hampton Library Knit and Knatter 11am–2pm. Hampton Library

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.

Boogizoo Hampton Vale community Centre 1.30pm for confident walkers. 2.30pm for wobbly walkers. £40 per ten week term or £5 per session pay as you go.

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