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Hello and welcome to the September issue of the Hampton Gazette.

It has been a busy summer in Hampton with many events and activities happening ... and it's not over just yet!

Inside this issue you will find all the information you need on the forthcoming Hampton Festival which promises to be a fantastic community event for everyone to enjoy.

A huge thanks goes to two young local people; Jamie Cooke and Jon Pearson, who both undertook their work experience with the Hampton Gazette, part of which was looking into the local walks in Hampton and writing an article to give our readers the opportunity to explore them without getting lost!

Until next month, and the team

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Neighbourhood Watch

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Home & Garden

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Hampton Festival

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Health & Beauty Gallery

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Paws for Thought

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Food & Drink

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Hampton Calendar

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Financial Advice

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The Summer holidays haven't slowed our Tiddlers down! We are one of the few groups that continue to hold sessions out of term time. In fact, we only close on bank holidays! Last month our volunteers came up with some creatively fun crafts that even had the adults wanting to give it a go ... rainbow rain complete with clouds, cute pom pom caterpillars and arty peg dragonflies!

We had a great time at Hunstanton (Sunny Hunny) playing in the sand and running away from the waves, not to mention exploring the fishy delights of Sealife. For some of our Tiddlers it was a first, and all those lovely sensations inspired peals of delight! The very popular Story Circle with Tom from Eastern Angles was back, enchanting our Tiddlers!

We also had music/song sessions last month, namely Music for Little People and Boogizoo. We shall have more music based sessions in the following two months and would like to thank Cambridge Community Foundation who has funded them.

In very exciting news we would like to announce that we have been accredited Five Star Focus by Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service!

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Could you go for 30 days without complaining?

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We reckon everyone - from young to old - can do that, whether it’s something beautiful in nature, a smile from the bus driver, a coffee with a friend. What makes you thankful?

That’s not to say that life is always easy; it isn’t. The letter to the Colossians is a very short bit of the Bible, and in it, its author Paul encourages his readers to be thankful no fewer than three times - and he was in prison in chains when he wrote it! Choosing to stay thankful for even the smallest thing is a choice, particularly when times are hard, but one that helps build our character and relationships.

Come and visit us at our market stall at the upcoming Hampton Festival on Saturday 16 September, where, alongside free games and craft, we’ll be launching our Thankfulness Challenge. Tie a message on our tree, then take home a balloon and a card for you to fill in with your 30 days of thankfulness.

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The family lawyers’ national organisation Resolution has long been campaigning for Britain to get up to date with its approach to divorce, and follow the policies of many other Western jurisdictions who do not require fault to be proved to get a divorce, but nothing definite has happened yet.

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The year is flying by and as summer becomes a memory and the kids go back to school my thoughts turn to our flu (influenza) campaign.

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At Hampton Health we are aiming to contact all eligible patients by text, telephone or letter so please ensure we have your up to date contact information.

We have arranged a drop in clinic on Saturday 7 October between 9am and 11.30am. There is no need to book in for this clinic, just turn up on the day at the reception desk and we will see you.

In addition, we are offering daily appointments to eligible patients in the mornings and afternoons at the Surgery.

If you think you may be eligible but have not been contacted by early October then please contact the surgery and we will look into this for you.

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Jamie and Jonathan had previously played for Riverside together when there team suddenly folded, but their passion for the game remained, so they worked together to create this team.

The team has recruited some players from Division One, such as Ciaran Dane and Evan Walters, but they are still looking for more players to join, so if you are interested in a trial please email: Jonathancp2001@Gmail.com.

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Slimmers lose over 400 stone as group celebrates year anniversary.

Super slimmers in Hampton have lost a whopping 5690 lbs – that’s the equivalent of 28 baby elephants since the group launched last July!

Nat’s group is held at CSK Hampton Church every Tuesday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

For more information or to join call Nat on 0754 010 9787.

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ltogether the members of the Hampton Slimming World group are now 2.5 tonnes lighter than they were when Consultant Nat Fryer set it up 12 months ago. The members, who attend the group every week, follow Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan created by

the organisation’s team of expert nutritionists, which encourages them to fill up on satisfying foods such as pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish, pulses and fruit and vegetables.

Nat says: “I’m delighted that my members have lost weight so beautifully. It has made a big

difference to their lives and to the lives of their families, and they are happier and healthier now. Slimming has never been more important.

70% of people in Peterborough are overweight or obese and I just want to help even more people to make real changes for life – there’s no better job satisfaction than that!”

For further information please contact Nat on 07540 109 787 or e-mail nat_fryer87@hotmail.com

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They are also a great way to get to know your neighbours and create community spirit.

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LAWN CARE AT THE END OF SUMMER As we come to the end of summer there’s plenty of work still to be done on our lawns to keep them looking great in the months to come. Sisters Sarah and Jo who run our local GreenThumb lawn care business give us some top tips.

Sarah and Jo say “we’re busy applying our late summer fertiliser and weed kill on lawns and we’re noticing the recent rain has caused a fresh crop of weeds to germinate; we’re on a mission to ensure these are gone before the end of the season”. Sarah and Jo are also on hand to give advice on fairy rings, toadstools, lawn pests and brown patches on lawns which can appear at this time of year and they provide a free lawn analysis service for anyone who wants help with their lawn.

Here are Sarah and Jo’s top tips for keeping lawns in good condition and managing moss as we head into autumn.

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2 Continue to mow your lawn  Over the autumn and winter keep your lawn cut if the grass grows. It’s a myth not to cut your grass over the winter so on a dry day give it a cut on a high setting.

Grass left to get too long will become weak, it will be slow to dry which then attracts moss.

3 Scarify your lawn  Rake out the dead matter that has accumulated in your lawn. This can comprise of grass clippings, leaves, dead stems, roots and old moss all mixed up with other decaying or partially decayed organic matter. Moss loves this matted debris in a lawn which we call ‘thatch’ so it’s best to get it out. Scarification is the name given to removing thatch from the lawn with a machine and its best to do this over the coming months and before next spring. Sarah and Jo say “when we scarify a lawn we rake up and bag all the rubbish that comes out of the lawn and for a small charge we can take it away if our customers don’t want to deal with it themselves.

We like to make lawn scarification completely hassle free for our customers” 4 Apply a feed and moss control  Use a micronutrient autumn/winter feed that will give a stronger, greener, more robust lawn that’s better able to cope with the rigours of winter. “At GreenThumb we use a treatment that also dehydrates any moss that may have built up, helping to control it by slowing down its activity and keeping moss spores at a low level.

One or two of these treatments over the darker and damper months of the year is ideal” says Jo.  5 Treat any weeds with a selective weed kill This time of year, after all the rain we’ve had, weeds are still actively growing so if you want to get on top of them before next spring now is a good time. If you don’t want to do it yourself just give GreenThumb a call.

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walks LOCAL HAMPTON

Hampton is surrounded by natural beauty; we have so many walks that local people are not aware of ...

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ast month, The Hampton Gazette had two local lads Jamie and Jon working on the Gazette as part of their work experience. One of their tasks was to explore what walks we have on our doorstep and to write about them so everyone can enjoy them. This month, we have two for you to try.

Trail 1

Trail 2

This trail should take approximatively one hour and it is six miles there and back.

This route will take you along the Haddon path and through the fields of delights such as cabbages, turnips and wheat.

It begins at Avery House which is situated at the top of Eagle Way; you turn right and follow a 'hidden' path that starts at the concrete blocks and leads to a sign that pointd out the route. You will need to follow this path for a while as it is one and a half miles long. You should then see a gate on the left that says 'No Parking' but next to this there is a post saying 'Public Footpath'. Follow the arrow on the wooden post and walk along the path for roughly 15 minutes until you see a gap in the trees on the left. There will be a mini bridge that leads to Folly Farms Equestrian Centre , with horses either side of this path but don't be alarmed as there is a fence separating you from them. After making your way out of the stables turn left onto to the footpath and follow this rode for two miles and you will end up where you started.

We suggest this trail for dog walkers as there are long straight paths so your dog cannot leave your view. For the majority of this trail it is scenic and you can let your dog off of the lead.

Trail 2

This trail should take approximately 50 minutes and is almost 4 miles there and back.

This route will take you to some hidden places where you can relax with the family, it also gives you lots of room to walk your dog.

The start is at the top of Eagle Way, outside Avery House; where you cross over the road and follow the sign that says 'Green Wheel, Farcet'. Head down the same path for 15 minutes until you reach a choice of two paths, take the left option and follow this. You will come to a patch of grass where there is a little bench to take a quick breather.

After this you can carry on to the bridge that takes you over the train track.

Once over the bridge take a sharp left and walk down the steps which takes you to a playing field where you can let your dog off of the lead and have a picnic; alternatively instead of going left at the bridge you could go down the steps opposite and take a sharp left once at the bottom, which takes you to a peaceful lake. Once you've chilled here you can head back the same way you came.

We recommend this walk as you can let your dog run freely the whole time, it is also peaceful and secluded from the busy roads.

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O&H Hampton is supporting the upcoming Hampton Festival taking place on Saturday 16 September. Twenty years ago, O&H Hampton began the Hampton development with the first residents arriving in December 1997.

5 ways to get involved Hampton Festival is almost here and we have prepared our top five list of ways to get involved to experience great art on your doorstep.

invited to interpret their house or a landmark of Hampton through creative baking. All entrants will be put on the Hampton map provided

by O&H Hampton. The winner 1 Join a feast of local talent will receive a prize donated by Join a feast of free local perfomances, Serpentine Green. More information including national talent spanning can be found on the Hampton music, street theatre, dance and Gazette Facebook group. interactive arts and crafts. Highlights 4 Submit your photos include the unveiling of Hampton’s very own folk tale, a performance There will be a giant LED Screen from A-Flame, stars of BBC show showcasing photo memories of the Pitch Battle, and a thunderous first 20 years of life in Hampton. Got spectacle from Raijin Storm. a photo of when you first moved in? Pictures of the landscape 20 2 Bring Your Own Banquet years ago? Or a selfie at the top A chance for 120 Hampton residents of the Tump? Send it to us and be to eat together to celebrate local a part of the celebration! Email life. The banquet will begin at 7pm, offering free party bags and birthday images to before 10 September to: themed entertainment. Seats at the peterboroughpresents@gmail.com main table are first come, first served, 5 Volunteer! so please book via the Eventbrite A community event like this needs page: peterboroughpresents. people to help make it a success! If eventbrite.comw you would like to volunteer some 3 Enter the Cake Competition of your time at Hampton Festival, email Charley at (Genever.charley@ CSK Church are hosting the Great Hampton Bake Off! Residents are vivacity-peterborough.com)

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he Hampton Festival coincides with the 20th anniversary and O&H welcomes the event being organised by Vivacity and Peterborough Presents. We hope all Hampton residents will join together in true Hampton community spirit to ensure it is a huge success.

the O&H Hampton website and the winner will get a prize donated by Serpentine Green. More information about the competition is available on the Hampton Gazette Facebook page.

A mighty banquet

The festivities round off with a ‘bring your own’ banquet. Starting at 7pm, residents are invited to bring Hampton Festival food along and share their culinary The Hampton Festival will take place delights with all attending. There at Silver Hill Green. It will be a feast will be free party bags and birthday of local and national talent spanning themed entertainment to celebrate music, street theatre, dance the Hamptons' 20th birthday so and interactive arts and crafts. party wear is welcomed! This is a Highlights include the unveiling chance for 120 Hampton residents of Hampton’s very own folk tale, a to eat together and share their performance from A-Flame – the favourite memories of living at the stars of BBC show Pitch Battle – and Hamptons. Seats at the main table a thunderous spectacle from Raijin are on a first come, first served basis.

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Tickets are free and available via the It all kicks off at 2pm with a procession led by theatre company Hampton Festival Eventbrite page Eastern Angles and their show ‘Folk where further information is also Tales for Hampton’, which begins at available. the Tump and leads up to Silver Hill Selfie time (the field by the walkway between There will be a giant LED screen to Serpentine Green and Silver Hill) share your photo memories of the where the other activities will take first 20 years of life at the Hamptons. place.

If you have a photo of when you The great Hampton bake off first moved in, pictures of the landscape over the last 20 years ago, For budding bakers, CSK Church is or any fun pictures you’ve taken at hosting the ‘Great Hampton Bake the Hamptons, please send them Off’. To enter, residents can make with the date and description to an edible replica of their house or peterboroughpresents@gmail.com a Hampton landmark. All entrants will go on the community map on by 10 September.

This will be a great occasion to truly appreciate what has been achieved at the Hamptons and remember, if you are a Hampton Pioneer and would like to share your story or pictures, send them to info@ohhampton.co.uk and we’ll upload them to the website

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wildlife

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he noticed me below peering upwards and gave me a quizzical look. It could have been a ’he’, though, because the male incubates the eggs during the day with the female sitting on them during the night.

I left him/her in peace to continue with the incubation of the eggs, which must have been there, although unseen. I was surprised to see a bird nesting so late in the season, but apparently they are prolific all year round breeders, some producing as many as ten clutches of two eggs every year. Producing twenty offspring in one year accounts for their rapid spread throughout the UK, having

spread from Europe in the 1950s. They bred for the first time in 1955 in Norfolk: before 1930 they were confined just to Turkey and the Balkans.

There are many Collared Doves around Hampton who emit, to my mind, a rather gentle, peaceful cooing, although some describe it as monotonous! Their diet consists mainly of seeds, buds, grain, fruits, berries and bread. It seems that the availability of these foods has helped Collared Dove numbers to increase; there are now apparently about one million pairs in the UK. Collared Doves feed their chicks on crop milk, which is a milky secretion from the bird’s crop, rather than

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I noticed a few sticks in the lower branches of our eucalyptus tree the other day. These few sticks grew in number, with the builder eventually taking up residence in the form of a Collared Dove. directly on insects (a crop, a pouch just below the throat, is where birds store the food they have eaten before it is passed into the digestive system).

Interestingly it is only one of a few birds which can drink with its head down, sucking water as though drinking through a straw; most birds scoop the water into their beak and then lift their head up to swallow it.

The Collared-Dove’s species name, decaocto, comes from Greek mythology. Decaocto was an overworked servant girl transformed into a dove by the gods to escape her unhappy treatment; the dove’s perceived mournful cry recalls her former life: hence the cooing!

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The last feast As September comes around the bugs in our gardens start to turn their thoughts to the approach of winter.

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his is generally the last month of plentiful food supplies for vertebrates and invertebrates alike with fruits to gorge on and an abundance of insect life to munch most notably the cranefly aka the daddy longlegs.

It is at the time of year that a glut of craneflies emerge; to mate lay eggs and feed spiders, birds and many more besides.

The cranefly is an often detested bug with many people frightened by their appearance but they are totally harmless. The protrusion on the back end of many cranefly is actually their ovipositor used to push eggs into the ground often in lawns where in spring the larvae,

leatherjackets, will feast on grass roots.

People also worry that the cranefly might bite them. This too is untrue. Indeed the adult cranefly has no mouth and cannot even drink let alone bite or eat. The adult cranefly has a life expectancy of just 48 hours, though the vast majority do not last that long trapped in a spider web or grabbed on the wing by a swooping bird.

To many this unusual bug has no apparent purpose but without the bumper autumn feast they provide for birds, fishes, small mammals and carnivorous invertebrates many less animals would survive the ravages of winter.

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Classes in the Peterborough area, Whittlesey, Crowland and Hampton

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Locations Eye Primary School, Thorpe Wood and The Holiday Inn.

Group Lessons Adult and Little Fins - Level 5.

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Our wonderful instructors teach in the water and are assisted by a teaching assistants making our swim school unique.

UROCK THEATRE COMPANY

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UROCKERS Ages 9+ Friday 4.30–5.30pm

Dates: 15, 22, 29 Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct 3, 10, 17 Nov For active young people who want to grow in confidence and enjoy the Performing Arts.

To book a place for your child visit www.easternangles.co.uk and click on the What’s On page. £20 for 5 weeks.

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Support the development of your local pop – up theatre and encourage your children to have an active lifestyle.

Dates: 23, 30 Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov

RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS aged 14 – 20 Saturdays 10am–1pm at the Undercroft Hampton

UROCK Theatre Company has a national reputation for quality innovative work with young people Working in a pop up theatre in Hampton, joining us will provide you with a complete range of theatrical experiences engaging you with opportunities impossible to achieve at school.

Small Company means quality because there is no hiding place.

You progress because you are working with the most talented committed young people, who also want a career in the creative industries. Build your CV with us.

It’s Saturday morning and although we work very hard for 3 hours, UROCK Company know how to have fun and enjoy being with together.

Secure top grades in the Arts by working with professionals in the industry who have achieved successful National Theatre Connections productions working with young people from Peterborough.

The termly cost will be just £84, and enquiries should be made now via www.urock.org.uk or to Artistic Director Di Goldsmith direct on 07885 250443. www.urock.org.uk

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Calling all young people...

Come and sing with a fun and friendly group.

Peterborough Young Singers (PYS) is a local choir for ages 7 to 21. A registered charity that promotes singing in lots of different genres including pop, traditional, musicals and lots more. The choir is run by a group of enthusiastic parents and we have Matt Smith (Head of Music at Hampton College) as our Musical Director.

No auditions are necessary; just a willingness to join in with others, make new friends, and find your voice!

We rehearse on Saturday mornings in the Community Room at CSK in Hampton.

Each year we perform at local events and as part of more formal concerts, often held in collaboration with other Peterborough musical groups. Last year we also enjoyed taking part in ‘The Really Big Chorus’ performing the Messiah from scratch at the Albert Hall.

We welcome the whole family to take part in our various social events with a firm favourite being our summer BBQ at Ferry Meadows.

Come and see us perform at the Hampton Festival and then join us for a taster session at 9.30am on the 27 September at /PYSHome CSK, Sliver Hill, Hampton.

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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.

Charis Newman - 07555 697208 - www.boogizoo.co.uk reachus@boogizoo.co.uk

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Taxation, Making Tax Digital The government has announced major changes to its Making Tax Digital for business (MTD) proposals: MTD will initially only apply for VAT registered businesses and will be mandated into HMRC's plans for quarterly bookkeeping and reporting from April 2019. MTD will not become compulsory for other business or taxes until April 2020.

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The government says that it has listened and Mel Stride, Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General said: 'Businesses agree that digitising the tax system is the right direction of travel. However, many have been worried about the scope and pace of reforms. We have listened very carefully to their concerns and are making changes so that we can bring the tax system into the digital age in a way that is right for all businesses.'

HMRC has already begun piloting the MTD services and will continue to do so. It will start to pilot MTD for VAT by the end of 2017 with a live pilot starting in Spring 2018.

These changes will be legislated for as part of the Finance Bill 2017.

Changes to VAT reporting will come into effect from April 2019. From that date, businesses above the VAT threshold have to provide their VAT information to HMRC through Making Tax Digital software.

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• There is no news on what is proposed for companies, however the government is currently looking at reform of corporation tax.

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