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GREAT EVENTS IN NENE PARK HOME & GARDEN PLANTING TULIP BULBS ANGLING FOR SUCCESS HAMPTON’S WATERS EXPLORED
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Peterborough Decorative and Fine Arts Society If you appreciate things of beauty, then Peterborough Decorative and Fine Arts Society (PDFAS) is the place for you. Talks The society has a programme of talks, which are given monthly from September to May each year. The talks are all fully illustrated and are interesting, enjoyable and humorous. Recent subjects have included:
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Frans Hals • Photography as Fine Art • Wealth, Adornment, Art – 330 Years of Jewellery in England Visits Visits to places of historic or artistic importance are another important part of PDFAS membership. Arts in the Community The society is aware of the need to promote arts in the
community and are able to offer small grants to local arts societies and, particularly, to promote the work of young people through the Young Arts programme. Membership and Location Membership is £35 per year for nine talks. As a PDFAS member, you will also be a member of NADFAS. You will receive its review magazine three times a year. It is a high quality, colour publication, full of interesting articles, arts related holidays and details of arts exhibitions PDFAS is a friendly group, which meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Fleet Community Hall. You are welcome to come to a talk and see if you like it, at no cost for your first visit.
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Chimes Coffee Shop official grand opening, Saturday 12 September at 11am.
o celebrate we’re holding a service. We would love you to Fun Day from 11am-2.30pm join us at 10am and for our BBQ with lots of free activities afterwards. Please do get in touch and entertainment. Any profit (details below) to confirm if you made from the few stalls that are coming to help with numbers will have a small charge will be for food! donated to support a local charity. Then on the same day (13 Chimes will be serving our September) we are hosting a local home made fruit and cheese charity that is holding their annual scones, which, according to the thanksgiving service at 6.30pm. feedback we have received, Hope into Action provides homes are very tasty. There’ll be other for the most vulnerable in society cakes and food items available and offers them professional to purchase too. Thank you to all support, as well as linking them those who have already visited with local mentors who help them Chimes Coffee Shop during its soft become positive members of opening. We are open Tuesdays to society again. Saturdays 9am to 4pm. Check out Check out their website at our Chimes’ Facebook page for http://hopeintoaction.org.uk more info. www.facebook.com/ Then there’s more celebrating chimescoffeeshop on Sunday 4 October at 10am It’s going to be a whole as we have our Harvest Festival weekend of celebrating at CSK. Service. All food donated will It’s been a year since our building support Peterborough Foodbank. was dedicated and to celebrate We look forward to welcoming our one year anniversary we are you at all or any of these events. hosting a BBQ after our 10am Every Blessing, Sylvia Facebook: facebook.com/cskhamptonchurch Tel: 01733 248236
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Location: Ferry Meadows Country Park visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk
September 2015 Events in Nene Park Nene Park Trust hosts a range of events for visitors all year round. Here’s what’s happening in the Ferry Meadows Country Park this September.
Friday 4 September
Thursday 17 September
Wednesday 23 September
Dog Workshop – stop your dog pulling on the lead!
Riverside Ramble
Bat Walk
Join us for a ramble along the River Nene and through an autumnal Bluebell wood.
Join park rangers and members of the Cambs bat group for an informative presentation on bats. Follow this with a walk in the park to try and spot the bats that call Ferry Meadows home.
Do you feel like your arm is stretched several inches each time you walk your dog? Is your dog choking himself on what should be an enjoyable walk? This workshop will help you, and your dog, reduce this tension and to enjoy walks instead.
Times: 10am-1.15pm Meet at: Visitor Centre Cost: Free. Suggested donation £2
Friday 18 September
Times: 6.30-8.30pm Meet at: to be confirmed at time of booking Cost: Free. Suggested donation £2
Times: 10am-noon Meet at: to be confirmed at time of booking Cost: £15
Dog workshop – Stop your dog chasing!
Saturday 12 September
Does your dog love to seek out everything Birds in autumn that moves? Bikes, birds, other dogs, joggers? This workshop deals with the training you will Autumn is one of the best times to look for need to help your dog to learn not to chase in migrant birds in the Park. This walk with Conservation Officer Chris Park will focus on an uncontrolled way. some of the amazing journeys made by birds. Times: 10am-noon Times: 9.30am-noon Meet at: to be confirmed at time of booking Meet at: Visitor Centre Cost: £14 Cost: Free. Suggested donation £2
Bark in the park A day of fun and activities for dogs and dog lovers. Times: 10am-4pm Meet at: Visitor Centre Cost: This event is free to attend although there may be a charge for some activities
Tuesday 22 September
Wednesday 16 September
Discover Wild Food
Guided walk with a ranger
Get tips on collecting and identifying wild food.
Join Ranger Ian Lowe for a 6-mile guided walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding area. The route takes in many of the most iconic features of the park and during the walk Ian will give an insight into their history and ecology.
Wednesday 30 September
Times: 6-7.30pm Meet at: to be confirmed at time of booking Cost: Free. Suggested donation £2
Times: 1.30-4.45pm Meet at: to be confirmed at time of booking Cost: Free. Suggested donation £2 For more info please call 01733 234193 or email visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk 6
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Local resident knocked over and injured by quad bike A woman was left injured in hospital after being knocked over by a quad bike in Hampton on Sunday 14 June.
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he local lady said she “could not believe it” when the man on the red quad bike then rode off after she had asked him to direct an ambulance driving down the A15 to the cycle path she was on. “I just laid on the floor and thought I had done some real damage. I’m black and blue and I can hardly walk. Someone could be seriously injured or worse, if they get hit.”
The quad bike is said to have been coming round a bend at over 20mph before losing control and hitting her bike which she was sat still on. The man on the quad bike was in a group of around 10, the rest of whom were riding off-road bikes and who also left the scene. The police said they were called just after 2.30pm to a Green Wheel cycle route from London Road to Haddon.
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HAMPTON HEALTH The latest from your local health surgery
Influenza vaccination this winter Although it hardly seems possible, the nights are drawing in already and it is time to make sure you are protected against flu this winter.
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hankfully most of us are not susceptible to this disease, but we do recommend that certain members of the community get immunised. You should seriously consider having the influenza vaccination if you can answer yes to one or more of the following questions: ✜ Are you over 65 years of age? ✜ Do you have asthma that needs continuous use of steroid inhalers? ✜ Do you have chronic lung disease? ✜ Do you suffer with heart problems? ✜ Have you got kidney disease? ✜ Do you have liver disease? ✜ Have you had a stroke or a ‘mini stroke’ (TIA)? ✜ Do you have diabetes? ✜ Do you have low immunity at the moment e.g. chemotherapy or some drugs or a previous splenectomy? ✜ Are you a main carer for an elderly or disabled person? ✜ Are you pregnant?
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Flu vaccines should be available from the beginning of October. We will be sending out invitations via messages on your prescriptions, by email or by text messages to patients eligible for vaccination and we have a weekend drop in clinic arranged on Saturday 10 October between 9am and 11am. There is no need to book in for this clinic just turn up on the day and book in at the reception desk. Other clinics will be available after this date. Please check with our receptionists for details, or on our website which will be updated with new dates. If you are still unsure about the vaccine then please contact the surgery and a member of our clinical team will try to help your individual decision. Parents often find it hard to decide if their children need immunisation, again we try to help. Children of six months and over can be vaccinated if they fall into one of the risk categories. Further information is available on our website www.hamptonhealth.co.uk
Date for your diary On Friday 25 September we will be hosting one of the many Macmillan coffee mornings, raising money for cancer care by selling tea and coffee, cakes and biscuits. So please drop in to the surgery for a natter and some refreshments raising money for a good cause from 10am on 25 September.
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, when ‘The Few’ took to the skies and defended the UK from the attacking Luftwaffe.
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By supporting the RAF Benevolent Fund, diners will be supporting work to assist veterans, serving personnel and their families who are facing challenges in their lives. The Fund receives no government grants and last year spent more than £18 million supporting 40,000 members of the RAF family, from the youngest child growing up on a RAF Station to our WWII veterans. We do hope you’ll join us in making the first Great British Sunday Lunch a great success. www.rafbf.org.uk/gbsl
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LeadTec Local IT company LeadTec experiences strong growth locally, nationally and internationally.
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T support business LeadTec Ltd has seen strong growth for their IT services and consultancy over the last 12 months. This is partly due to more and more businesses needing to upgrade their systems after years of no investment during the economic down turn. This has left small and large companies alike exposing their businesses to unnecessary and potentially high levels of risk through data loss and unavoidable system outages. LeadTec’s success is mainly down to the ability to listen to customers’ requirements. Then designing solutions into a reliable IT system that delivers efficiencies whilst also ensuring the maximum level of security and data protection are maintained. By delivering exactly what the
customer requests, with their added technical advice and expertise, LeadTec has retained existing customers whilst benefiting from strong growth through repeat orders. System upgrades are also a key driver for LeadTec as many businesses are still running end-of-life solutions such as Windows XP and Server 2003. With these systems no longer supported by Microsoft, any businesses still running them are wide open to cyber attacks and the consequent potential for data and productivity losses. The majority of these systems are also slow and inefficient by today’s standards, meaning that by upgrading now companies will ensure a more secure system with greater efficiencies.
When asked what are the biggest IT issues for local business? Technical Director Paul Speechley replied The majority of business owners we speak to are still struggling to find reliable advice and support to help them fix and maintain their IT systems. It still surprises me that, even today with all the media reports about data loss and cyber attacks, the majority of businesses we visit still do not have effective and well maintained security in place for their IT systems. “By simply ensuring you keep all your systems up-to-date, installing a recommended security platform and having a reliable backup solution you will ensure the long term protection of your business. However, not all IT support companies have the experience or knowledge to implement this successfully whilst ensuring systems and data is not affected.”
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Minigolf at Dobbies now officially open! Saturday 1 August saw the sun shining and visitors smiling as they experienced the new 13 hole Minigolf course for themselves.
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round 600 minigolfers enjoyed the course on the opening day and the ‘Lucky 13th’ bell was rung many times to announce that a player had won a free round ticket for next time! Players from the Great British Minigolf Team came to test the course and demonstrate what could be done! GB Team player Tony Kelly set the course record at 21. Why don’t yyou head down to Dobbies and and see if you can beat it!
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Hampton College A-Level results 2015
Anchor Care Home
For the second year in a row, 100 per cent of Year 13 students at Hampton College achieved the equivalent of two or more A-levels.
Anchor’s Clayburn Court is a contemporary residential care home set in modern and comfortable surroundings.
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eticulously finished to a very high standard, Clayburn Court offers first class care and facilities with en-suite rooms for up to 64 residents, in a light, spacious and elegant setting. At Anchor we have a long history of caring for older people and we put residents at the heart of everything we do. Clayburn Court is the result of this approach, carefully conceived with all our experience and passion, to meet the needs and expectations of the next generation of older people. You’ll always find plenty to do at Clayburn Court with a host of daily activities for you to take part in. Quiet areas and spacious en-suite rooms also ensure peace and privacy when you want it. We adopt a ‘pets welcome’ policy by arrangement with the home manager. A café, hair and beauty salon, lounges and spaces are all at hand. On warm days take a stroll in the landscaped gardens and enjoy the peaceful setting. Clayburn Court is close to local shops and the community centre and with social events in the home and the community arranged together with residents, you can make your life at Clayburn Court a hive of activity or as gentle as you wish.
he overall A-E pass rate was 98 per cent and new school records were set for the achievement of higher grades: 37 per cent of all passes were graded A*- B and an impressive 72 per cent were awarded A*-C. Headteacher, Helen Price, said: “We are delighted to be posting our highest ever A*-B and A*-C pass rates at A-level and are celebrating another year when every student in Year 13 achieved the equivalent of two or more A-levels. “Vocational pathways were also very successful at Hampton, with our range of BTEC courses maintaining their 100 per cent pass rates. “It is always a privilege to see students pick up their hard earned results and then progress to the next stage of their lives, be that university, college, an apprenticeship or starting in the workplace.”
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Hampton’s Hempsted United football club is looking for under-12 footballers NEW Hampton-based junior football club, Hempsted United, currently have space for a couple of additions to their under-12 squad that will be playing in division two of the Peterborough Junior Alliance League. The newly established club are based at the HCSA Sports Centre in Beaumont Way, Hampton Hargate and have recently received sponsorship from international firm Amazon.com.
Interested persons can contact: webmaster@hempstedunited.com or call: 07510 227044/07946 189463
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Hampton WI How quickly summer has sidled into September with hints of yellow already edging the leaves of the trees. The nights will start to draw in and people will be settling in more at home.
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t’s unbelievable how quickly Hampton WI has settled into its new home at CSK Church and we are so glad we made the move. Since the beginning of the year our numbers have doubled but we now have the space to enjoy it. Our meetings this year have been predominantly crafty and last month’s meeting was no exception. We had a fabulous time learning about needle felting and made lovely felt flowers. It was amazing to see a tangle of felt gradually change into a flat flower shape before our eyes. We also asked our members to give us lots of suggestions for next year’s programme. I’m not sure if it was the chocolate bribes that got them thinking but they came up with so many fantastic ideas! There is a lot to look forward to over the next few months and our 2016 programme looks like it’s going to be just as fantastic.
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THE CROWN LAKES WALK Start/Finish Point: End of Eagle Way where it joins A15 London Road.
Stanground Lode Corridor
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ross the A15 and turn left to join the Green Wheel as it heads east away from the A15. The bridleway, which has recently been re-surfaced with brick-dust, takes you through dense woodland and then opens out to follow the Stanground Lode Corridor for 1.5km. Shortly you will cross over the Lode and you will be able to see the watercourse down to your left. Great Crested Newts are known to use this site as a corridor between other sites and it is an important bat foraging area. This stretch is also important for a range of birds and invertebrates and the verges contain wildflowers such as Bird’sfoot Trefoil, Rest-harrow and Wild Carrot.
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Crown Lakes Country Park After 1.5km the path turns sharply south and then east again and rises up over the East Coast Mainline. Stop on the bridge and take in the 360° view. Behind you is an area soon to be a mix of housing and open space and in front of you Crown Lakes Country Park, created in 1997 by landowners O&H Hampton from two disused flooded brick pits. Walk down the steps and follow the brick coloured path up the hill keeping the lake to your right. After 400m you will reach the second crossroads and here turn right and follow the path as it leads you along the upper boundary of the larger lake. Take a look over the lake and see if you can spot any of the many birds that the lake attracts, including Great Crested Grebe, Gadwall, Pochard and Tufted Duck. Follow the lakeside path as it heads down to the water’s edge and loop around the lake. This path joins onto the boardwalk as it weaves among the reeds and bulrushes. This relatively undisturbed marginal vegetation supports birds such as Reed bunting and Sedge Warbler as well as providing excellent conditions for dragonflies, damselflies and other invertebrates. The path now passes the beach and links back to the main brick path again. Go straight across at this point and follow the path past
the informal games area and wildflower meadow. After 250m, take a rest on the bench overlooking the pond. Here the stream has been diverted to create a wetland habitat. Now follow the path round to your left and shortly you will find some steps leading you back up to the railway bridge. You can now follow the same return path alongside the Lode back to the A15.
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COMMUNITY NEWS HOME & GARDEN
Top tips for planting your tulip bulbs this autumn Now is a great time to be planting your spring flowering bulbs. Here, Adrian Nind, managing director at Bakker Spalding Garden Company, provides five top tips for your autumn gardening. 1
Preparation is key
The first step is to remove weeds and incorporate lots of compost or other organic matter when planting your bulbs. Bulbs grown in pots need good drainage so put plenty of pot shards in the bottom and use well-drained compost.
2 Select your bulbs early With so many stunning spring flowers to choose from, selecting your flower bulbs is something you should do at an early stage. A recent survey we conducted revealed that the favourite colour plants here in the UK are red (23.5%) followed by purple (17.6%). We’ve seen a great deal of interest in our wide variety of tulips this year, including the ‘Exquisit’ tulip which resembles a double peony and the ‘Tropical Wave’ tulip which has a fantastic double yellow goblet.
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Have your bulbs delivered just before you intend to plant them
Bulbs are sent directly from the nursery and are in optimum condition for planting. If you can’t plant them straight away, unpack the bulbs as soon as they arrive. Place them in a dry, dark place under 20°C and open the bags so that air can circulate.
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Plant your bulbs correctly
Bulbs have very particular planting requirements, and should be planted in holes three to four times as deep as the bulb itself. Plant your bulbs in groups of at least six to ensure optimum results, and if you are unsure on which way the bulb should go into the soil, plant the bulb on its side: its stem will find its own way up to the surface!
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Don’t forget to prepare your bulbs for next year!
We recommend feeding your tulip bulbs immediately after flowering – this gives the bulb time to store enough nutrients to ensure profuse flowering the following spring.
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NATURE
Angling for success
With all the water that we have around Hampton it is commendable that fishing is allowed in quite a few of the larger lakes.
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he only requirement that I am aware of is that a rod licence is needed, which can be purchased online or at a post office for only £5 for those aged between 12 and 16. An important point is that the fish should be returned to the lake. The only two ponds that have been officially stocked are the ones in Holly Walk (Hope Pond) and Black Swan Crescent (Angel Pond – the one with the fountain). These have goldfish in them and therefore must not be fished. Tench can readily be found in the Hampton lakes although they are quite shy in nature often hiding in dense weed. Tench feed on such small animals as pond snails and small pea mussels. They live between 12 and 15 years and grow to up to 60cm in length. Another common Hampton fish is the roach. It is much smaller than the tench, often no more than 35cm in length but they can grow up to 45 to 50cm long. They are quite an attractive fish, being a bluish silvery colour with red
fins. Amazingly a female roach can lay up to 100,000 eggs in a season. The third most common fish found in Hampton lakes, so I am reliably informed, Pike is the pike. The pike is quite aggressive, defending both its territory and its food. It tends to lie in wait for some time before suddenly bursting forward to seize its prey. Pike vary in size between 70cm and 120cm in length. I am informed that the perch is much less common in Hampton. It is typically greenish in colour with dark vertical bars on its sides with a red or orange colouring on the tips of its fins. They commonly feed on such creatures as smaller fish, shellfish and insect larvae. They grow to a maximum of 60cm and can live up to Perch 22 years. One way, apparently, in which fish may have entered the Hampton lakes is through eggs being stuck to the legs of wading birds and then carried from one body of water to another. This is particularly true for the perch.
Tench and pike caught on Hampton lakes
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Ending your marriage is traumatic – it is up there with bereavement and selling your house, not necessarily in that order.
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he Peterborough Collaborative Law Group of family law solicitors has just had a relaunch, now to be known as The Best Divorce Options Group. Belinda Smith and Michele Fielding are both qualified collaborative lawyers and you can check their details and those of their colleagues in the Peterborough and Stamford area on the website at www.bestdivorceoptions.co.uk. Collaborative law is still a minority interest for those entering into divorce proceedings and struggling with the sharing of marital assets and arrangements for the children. It shouldn’t be. Divorce is never going to be a bed of roses but you can stop it being a bed of thorns by using the collaborative process rather than the traditional method of going back and forth between solicitors and, very often, ending up in Court before a Judge whose final decision you can only guess at – you are at the Court’s mercy. With collaborative law you keep control, you don’t go to Court and you have four-way meetings following agreed agendas with the mutual objective of working things out in a balanced and civilised manner and prioritising the children’s needs for the future.
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NATURE
Hampton Nature Reserve
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he site’s rugged terrain and 300+ ponds are reminders of its industrial history as a clay pit. However, this uniquely man-made landscape has proven to be perfect for wildlife, chiefly the great crested newt, playing home to the largest population in the world. Froglife and a team of dedicated volunteers manage HNR on behalf of the landowners, O&H Hampton. A regular volunteer session runs every Thursday. Weekend opportunities will be available too. In summer a regular butterfly walk is carried out as part of the national monitoring scheme. A range of additional amphibian, reptile,
Hampton Nature Reserve (HNR) is a huge wild space nestled between the Hamptons and Orton Goldhay mammal, plant and invertebrate seasonal survey sessions are available. During the winter hands-on management like scrub removal and brash burning are a popular activity with volunteers enjoying baked potatoes and marshmallows too! The regular volunteers are a friendly bunch and welcome newcomers. So don’t be shy, whether you want to get involved in a monitoring project or if you just fancy a bit of scrub bashing and a bonfire, come along and help us look after this wonderful reserve! Get in touch with the warden to find out more.
Warden, Liz Morrison, on 07977 250 048 or liz.morrison@froglife.org
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YOUNG HAMPTON
HAMPTON’S GOT TALENT E YOUTH MUSIC THEATR Well done
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s , from Hampton, who wa Ella Parla is a 15-year-old few a t Cancer last year. Jus diagnosed with Thyroid cessfully on ry her throat, she suc weeks after major surge by taking tre nal Youth Music Thea auditioned for The Natio hop. part in a three hour works l of Fringe at The Edinburgh Festiva Ella performed with them for anyone, and a fantastic achievement from 6-16 August. This is for cancer. still undergoing treatment especially for Ella who is
We have so many talented youngsters in Hampton of all ages and we should celebrate that fact! If you know someone who you think deserves a prize for something they have achieved, won, or taken part in . . . then please email us on info@hamptongazette.co.uk with a photo and a brief description why.
‘Must read’ children’s books Book Scavenger
by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman Twelve-year-old Emily is on the move again. Her family is relocating to San Francisco, home of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, creator of the online sensation Book Scavenger, a game where books are hidden all over the country and clues to find them are revealed through puzzles. But Emily soon learns that Griswold has been attacked and is in a coma, and no one knows anything about the epic new game he had been poised to launch. Then Emily and her new friend James discover an odd book, which they come to believe is from Griswold and leads to a valuable prize.
The Sky is Falling! by Mark Teague
Chicken Little thinks that the sky is falling – and inspires a dance craze! When an acorn hits Chicken Little on the head, she panics and screeches, “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” Squirrel, who knew a thing or two about acorns, tried to set the record straight, as did the other animals. The chickens started dancing; they moonwalked, they mamboed, and they did the twist. Pretty soon the other animals joined them. You can’t blame someone for wanting to dance, even if the sky isn’t really falling.
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The Night World
by Mordicai Gerstein Everyone in the house is sleeping, but outside, the night world is wide-awake. It’s a wonderful night to explore! Perfect read for bedtime.
Middle School
by James Patterson In this seventh Middle School episode, Rafe heads back to the place his misadventures began: the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, where he’s now being forced to take “special” classes. He also finds himself joining the school’s football team – alongside his main tormenter, Miller the Killer! But Rafe has grand plans for a better year.
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Your guide to
Living in Hampton
Return of
The Hampton Residents’ Update Meeting The evening of Wednesday 15 July saw the successful return of O&H’s Community Update sessions, as Hampton College’s main hall played host to a full house. With over 80 local residents in attendance, many were keen to hear more about progress being made in the Hamptons East.
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efore the main event got underway, many residents enjoyed meeting with representatives from the various local organisations on stalls placed around the hall, taking time to enjoy a cuppa and find out about their activities in and around the area. The meeting officially opened with a presentation from O&H Hampton’s general manager Roger Tallowin, and included speeches from Hampton College’s headteacher, Helen Price, Police Inspector, Matt Bill, Director of Finance & Resources Hampton College, Caroline Behan, and Chair of Hampton Parish Council, Marion Sharp.
O&H Hampton’s role As part of the O&H Group of companies, O&H Hampton is mainly responsible for masterplanning future development and infrastructure in the Hamptons. The company prepares the land, puts in the roads, builds schools and provides public open spaces. With Hampton (Peterborough) Management Ltd, a not-for-profit company, looking after the public open spaces and lakes, the O&H Group will continue to fund the management and maintenance worked required in Hargate and Vale. Another not-for-profit O&H company Value Nature Ltd, looks after all the nature reserves, including Hampton Nature Reserve, Fletton
Reserve, Kingston Park Reserve and Stillwells Reserve.
The Hamptons East Commenting on the design ethos for the site, Roger said: “The master plan for the Hamptons East reflects the lakes and Lode corridor, with each proposed new village taking its name from the new open space within and around it. Hampton Beach, Hampton Gardens, Hampton Woods and Hampton Water will each have very individual characteristics, features and appeal. As the principles of sustainable living extend to this area, these villages will complement the high environmental quality that already exists there.” To the south of the villages, further development in The Hamlets will see clusters of larger properties offering potential for more specialist local quality developers.
Hamptons East and the Yaxley area. It will also offer additional place capacity for the existing Hampton development. Hampton Gardens will complement Hampton College in offering a wider range of courses and a joint sixth form. As a multi-trust academy, the college is uniquely placed to share staff and resources across the sites.
What matters most The evening drew to a close with a Q&A session that, by and large, reflected findings from the recent jointly commissioned O&H Hampton and Hampton Gazette residents’ survey, as featured exclusively in July’s issue. Echoing this, most agreed that whilst the location, green open spaces and facilities make the Hamptons a great place to live, parking and the traffic situation on Hampton’s roads does cause concern.
Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Looking forward
In taking to the stage, Hampton College’s headteacher Helen Price looked at the story of the college so far. In September 2014, the Hampton Academies Trust was announced as the preferred educational provider for the Hamptons East, selected by Peterborough City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council. When it opens in September 2017, Hampton Gardens Secondary School will serve the
The first housebuilders are due to start work on the Hamptons East site at the end of the year and O&H Hampton has also agreed to provide 10 hectares of land for the new secondary school which will be built over the next two years with funding from both PCC and Cambridgeshire Council. Watch out for further updates via www. ohhampton.co.uk or Twitter @ohhampton.
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And, of course, neutering is the best way to prevent any unwanted pregnancies!
So what does having your pet neutered involve? If your pet is female it is spayed, removing both ovaries and the uterus. If your pet is male it is castrated removing both testicles. Both procedures require a general anaesthetic, which carries a very small risk of complications at a young age. The length of time the operation takes will depend on whether your pet is a cat, dog or rabbit, as well as what breed and size it is. These procedures require a day’s stay at the vets; your pet is admitted in the morning and discharged the same day. They may need to return to the vets for post-operative checks and for stitches to be removed, but recovery usually takes just a few days to a week.
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PET CARE
Using a professional dog walker
Qualified and experienced dog groomer
Our dogs are part of the family, but what if you work full time or are simply trying to juggle everything we need to fit in our busy lives?
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You may need to use a pet service for many reasons such as the following: You work full time or are away from home for long periods of time. Just like humans, dogs need to relieve themselves throughout the day. You prefer not to use a boarding facility or kennel when you go on holiday. Instead, a dog walker or pet sitter can come to your home and provide walks and care as needed. Your dog is not getting enough exercise during the working week and, thus, ‘acting out’ and/or displaying undesirable behaviours. You aren’t physically able to walk your dog due to old age or surgery. You don’t have a doggie door or fenced-in garden. The benefits to you and your dog(s): No more accidents! Your dog will receive much needed exercise, stimulation, playtime, treats and fresh water. If desired, your dog can interact with other dogs on group dog walks. This interaction with other dogs can help to properly socialize your dog and it is sure to tire him or her out for the day. Having a dog walker will provide your dog with a consistent routine. A wealth of knowledge and expertise at your fingertips. Your dog will be happy, healthy and safe when you return home.
K.E. Dog Walking T: 07891 850124 Hampton Pets T: 01733 334399 Waggy Tails T: 07706 609752
Happy dog, happy owner!
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Scouts 7.30-9pm Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk/scouts 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. 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 7.30-9pm. Hampton Vale Primary School. www.17thnene.co.uk.
7-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. Anyone and everyone is welcome to
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drop in and try their hand, be they novices or potential league players. We cater for all (though not yet juniors). First session FREE. £5 per session thereafter. Scouts 7.30-9pm Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk/scouts Walking for Health – and fun 11am-noon from outside Hampton Vale shops. Free. All welcome. Tel. 01733 248990. WEDNESDAY Early Years Parent Workshop 10-11.30am The Hampton Family Centre. Booking required T: 01733 893361. Hampton Mobile Library 5.30-6.30pm. Hampton Hargate, Silver Hill. Brownies 6.15pm. Hargate School. Hampton Sports and Activities Club 1.15-3.15pm. Vale Community Centre. All are welcome. THURSDAY 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.
Cub Scouts (Baden Powell) 7-8.30pm Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk/cubs Hampton Parish Council 7.00pm. Community Meeting Room at Serpentine Green. T: 01733 306160. Stay and Play Lunch Club 12-1.30pm. The Hampton Family Centre. 50p. Limited places, please call to book 01733 893361. Hampton Tiddlers Stay and Play Session 0-5 years. Different activities. Every other Thursday we have Songbirds (nursery rhymes, signing) 2pm-4pm. Tesco Community Room at Serpentine Green Shopping Centre. Prenatal Yoga 2-3.15pm. The Hampton Family Centre. Booking required please call Brian on 01733 244642.
7-a-side Adult Football: friendly matches in Hampton Tuesdays 8-9 and Thursdays 7-8. All abilities and fitness levels. Call/text Paul 07780 468836 FRIDAY Dance and Movement 1-2pm. The Hampton Family Centre. Booking required. T: 01733 893361. SATURDAY Peterborough Young Singers 9.00 - 10.30 Juniors (aged 7 to 12) Seniors 9.30 to 11.30 (13 to 18). secretary@ peterboroughyoungsingers.org.uk based at the Hampton Church SUNDAY Christ the Servant King Church Service. 10am. CSK Silver Hill Hampton Community Church 6-7pm. Hampton Community Centre, Hampton Vale (opposite OneStop).
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