Your Scene March 2019

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Peterborough and surrounding villages

March 2019

HEALTH

My Miracle Recovery SPORT

Wake Park Makes a Splash!

Parveen’s Indian Kitchen

Local students represent GB LOCAL HISTORY

Art Treasures Local Librarians COMMUNITY CARE

Gifts & treats

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INTRODUCING YOUR SCENE

New Season, New Scene Spring is finally here and so are we! I’m delighted to have taken over the Scene magazine; a new start for the new season, one of new beginnings and possibilities, and the ideal time for the growth of this publication. We always knew that bigger was better so hope you like the larger size.

In this issue, we meet the presenter of ITV’s Parveen’s Indian Kitchen. Parveen is passionate about her cooking style and culture. She shares a quick tandoori chicken recipe with us.

The City’s Art Gallery has built up a collection of impressive art works from the 1600s to the present day - including those by Britain’s very own Rembrandt (Peterborough born Thomas Worlidge [b.1700; d.1766]).

Read more about the history of the Gallery on page 19.

Kasthuri Karthikeyan has been involved with various forms of crafting, including hand embroidery, crochet, collage, painting, and more recently, decoupage. We welcome the start of her inspirational Krafty Ideas contributions in this edition.

Sam Day has been on an incredibly tough journey, bravely enduring various health issues, including cancer. However, when she discovered CBD oil, her life changed for the better. You can read her story on page 35.

It’s Mother’s Day on 31 March; we explain the origins of this special day, and also offer you some gift and treat ideas.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed writing it for you.

Editorial Team

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Editor-in-Chief Caroline Boon editor@yourscenemag.co.uk 07905512712

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In this issue ... news 4-9 4 5 6 6 6 9 9

Volunteering at Longthorpe Tower Wellbeing Centre Opens It’s Hip to Love Hops Peterborough Mobile Library POSH back Safer Internet Day Fengate Recycling Centre Skechers Step Foot

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sport

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Ramblers Routes Knock-out Year for Boxing Club Become a Lifeguard Making a Splash!

UCP Students represent GB

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Page to Stage Writers Group Vivacity Silver-screen films Why We Love a Superhero Book Review

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spring features

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Mother’s Day Origins Mother’s Day Gifts Travel & Leisure It’s a Spring Zing!

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events

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Inc. films, open gardens, sailing, comedy Yaxley Festival 2019

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pets

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Which Forever Friend is Right for You? Exotic Pet Refuge

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Krafty Ideas with Kasturi

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local history

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Our City’s First Public Librarians Art Treasures

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food & drink

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Parveen’s Indian Kitchen Mood-lifting recipes

34-38 beauty, health & fashion

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My Miracle Recovery Exciting Trends in Health & Wellness Should You Visit the Chiropractor

Support Marie Curie Sue Ryder Charity Shop Supporting Family Carers across Peterborough Tough Action Against Scammers

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Longthorpe Tower is one of Peterborough’s historic gems. It is a surviving part of a 14th-century fortified manor house, and contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting anywhere in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind.

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These wall paintings give a glimpse into the medieval view of the world.

Volunteering

at Longthorpe Tower Unlock the secrets to Longthorpe Tower’s remarkable history!

Explore this beautiful medieval tower, part of a manor house that was built around 1300, and discover the hidden gems within.

The main chamber is covered with an incredible set of wall paintings from the 14th century.

Leading experts have listed Longthorpe Tower as one of the 100 most important historic sites in the UK. Kings, saints, animals, musicians and monsters jostle for space in the finest set of domestic medieval wall paintings anywhere in Western Europe.

These wall paintings give a glimpse into the medieval view of

the world. Look out for the monster that fires flaming poo from its bottom!

Visit our exhibition, which tells the story of the Tower and the remarkable family that built it, who rose from being humble peasants who worked the land to become knights who rubbed shoulders with kings.

As you can see we are in love with Longthorpe Tower and intend to open it to the public for the 2019 season at the end of March.

We’re always keen to hear from volunteers who can help us present this medieval gem to visitors. Our volunteers share their knowledge about the area and the Tower and make each visit special.

If you would like to join our team please contact Gill Benedikz on 01733 864775 or email volunteering@vivacity.org

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Wellbeing centre opens its doors at WestgateArcade

Our vision is to work towards sustainable wellbeing, helping people be the best version of themselves, whilst creating a movement within our city.

Kim Coley, Managing Director, Soul Happy

New, non-profit wellbeing centre Soul Happy – in Queensgate’s Westgate Arcade – opened its doors last week and is set to help the people of Peterborough become the best they can be.

Soul Happy offers therapies designed to help people take control of their life, build resilience, and reduce stress, anxiety or lack of motivation. Already there is an exciting calendar of events planned for the coming months.

Regular weekly events include yoga every Thursday (12.30pm-

1.15pm and 1.30pm-2.15pm, £6) and ‘Conscious Conversations’ every Friday (1pm-1.30pm, free but donations welcome). On Thursday afternoons, Soul Happy will receive a delivery of fresh vegetables from local regenerative farm, Lawson Garden Market, ready for customers to collect too.

Other workshops and socials will also take place weekly to help reinvigorate your body and mind.

You can also pop in any time to buy ethical supplies, goodies and gifts, including art, cacao

products, crystals, crystal jewellery, handmade bags, essential oils, salt lamps, Hemp products, CBD oil and more. The shop prides itself on striving towards more conscious consumerism, including zero waste, handmade, toxic free, plant based and ethical products where possible.

The Westgate Arcade pop-up shop will be Soul Happy’s second home, which is designed to help people to honour their health and wellbeing while going about their busy lifestyle

View the full calendar of events at www.soulhappy.org.uk and don’t forget to pre-book.

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Posh back Safer Internet Day with O2 store visit

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THAT MAKES Peterborough United star Jason Naismith visited an O2 store in Peterborough to thank them for the work they do to keep children safe online on Safer Internet Day Defender Naismith was joined by the club mascot Peter Burrow to see first-hand the work O2 do with the NSPCC to help parents understand their children’s online world.

Posh’s Charity of the Year, the NSPCC, has trained an O2 Guru to give tips to parents on all things online safety at the company’s Queensgate store.

Net Aware rates the safety of the most popular social media and

It’s hip to love hops in Peterborough Micro pubs are proving to be a huge success with customers

Peterborough has recently seen a rise in micro pubs popping up and we are loving it. A Micro Pub differs from a normal pub as they are smaller, provide specialist independent ales and shun electronic entertainment. Going to a micro pub is going back to your roots; a delicious pint of cask ale and merry conversation, while being on first name terms with the landlord. It’s easy to spend hours in a pub, but micropubs typically open for shorter hours, so get in early if you want to beat the rush.

The Wonkey Donkey has recently opened in Fletton, joining The Bumble Inn and Stoneworks in

the City Centre and Frothblowers Micro Pub in Werrington as another popular micro. The Wonkey Donkey is a family-run local micro pub serving the communities of Woodston, Fletton and Stanground. The Frothblowers offers a selection of ales, ciders and quality wines and spirits. Stoneworks has a bottle shop, 22 keg lines, ciders, wine, whiskeys and bourbons. The Bumble Inn won Peterborough CAMRA’s 2018 pub of the year and even sells homemade pies!

Whatever pub takes your fancy, we recommend trying all of them.

Cheers to that!

gaming sites and apps, with reviews from children and parents, and gives practical tips on how to use them safely and act if young people come across inappropriate content or messages.

It is a free service available online or as an app itself on iOS and Android.

Jason Naismith said: “It was great to be asked to help back Safer Internet Day alongside the NSPCC. This is an important message. Kids are using the Internet from a very young age these days and it is brilliant that O2 have a facility like this to ensure that the online world is a safe one for youngsters.”

Net Aware is available at www.net-aware.org.uk and to book an appointment with a Guru instore visit the O2 website. For free online safety advice call the NSPCC/O2 Helpline on 0808 800 5002.

Peterborough Mobile Library If you don’t live near a library, maybe we can bring the library to you. We have a mobile library with disabled access, which stops in villages and communities in and around Peterborough. The mobile library holds a selection of books on many subjects, novels, large print books, books for children and talking books.

Joining and using the Mobile Library Joining a mobile library is no different from joining any other library in Peterborough and once you’ve joined you can use any of our libraries.

You may request items from a mobile library as you would with a local library. Any items that you request will be available for you to collect from the mobile library on a later visit to your area.

If you miss a mobile library visit and you need to return borrowed items, you can return them to the mobile library on its next visit.

Alternatively, you can also return any items borrowed from a mobile

library to any local library. You can also renew books and other items, online or over the telephone.

Useful information Disabled access – The mobile library has a lift that can accommodate wheelchair users or people who find steps difficult.

Please ask for help if you wish to use it.

Cancellations - Occasionally we have to take our mobile libraries off the road for repair or routine maintenance. We try to do this at times which cause minimum inconvenience to you. We will announce the dates as early as possible.

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Celebrate with a Pre-Nup! A Pre-Nuptial, or Pre-Marital Agreement as it can be known, does not usually feature very highly on the list of the happy couple’s wedding arrangements.

But if you are planning to marry some time soon, you could give some thought to the good sense of drawing up a Pre-Marital Agreement if either of you feels uncomfortable in any way about the prospect of an equal sharing of your assets if you did ever have to go your separate ways.

This doesn’t have to put a dampener on the joyful occasion.

Look at it as a form of insurance against a worse case scenario. The brutal fact is, it has to be said, that one third of marriages end in divorce so this is an insurance policy that could prove useful.

Pre-nuptial Agreements have been steadily gaining status in the

family law of England and Wales over the last couple of decades.

Provided an agreement is entered into freely by both parties with full knowledge of the assets involved and the implications of committing to its terms, it will take precedence over the usual principles of equal sharing on divorce applied by the courts.

Pre-nups are popular with those marrying for a second time (or more!) but they are available to anyone. To ensure a pre-nup is effective, both of you should consult your own specialist solicitor.

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THAT MAKES Skechers to step foot in Queensgate Shopping Centre Queensgate Shopping Centre in excited to announce that Skechers, the global lifestyle and performance footwear brand, is coming to the regional centre

Skechers will join the new luxury crystal jewellery brand Swarovski, set to launch later this month, and Energie Fitness gym. The latter opened its doors in January, kickstarting the leisure offer with state-of-the-art Precor Cardio, resistance and free weight equipment, and innovative training zones featuring Energie’s exclusive ‘the YARD’ indoor group fitness classes.

New Household Recycling Centre to open its doors in Fengate A new era for waste and recycling in Peterborough has arrived with the opening of the new Household Recycling Centre (HRC) The new facility is in Fengate next door to the energy from waste plant. It is more than double the size of the current facility that was in Dogsthorpe.

Councillor Marco Cereste, cabinet member for waste and street scene, said: “The investment we have made in the new Household Recycling Centre demonstrates our commitment to improving facilities in the city and boosting the amount we can recycle.

“It’s a big improvement on the current facility, which is not sufficient to cope with the volumes of waste generated at present by residents, let alone in the next 20 years as our city grows.

“Currently 69 per cent of the waste which ends up at the Household recycling Centre in Dogsthorpe is recycled but we will be looking to push that well above 70 per cent once the new site opens.

“The centre is free to use, open all year and I would encourage all residents with re-usable items, recycling, garden waste or rubbish to make good use of it.”

The centre will include an educational area so that residents can learn more about recycling and the process and where black bin bags can be opened up and sorted so that items wrongly disposed of can now be re-used or recycled.

For more information visit www.peterborough.gov.uk/hrc

Located on the Upper Mall in the former River Island unit, the 2,611 sq ft store joins Skechers’ worldwide portfolio of franchised retailers and is due to open at the end of April.

The new store will offer a selection of Skechers’ 3,000 styles for men, women and children, complementing Queensgate’s growing mix of retail and leisure.

River Island upsized last year into a new 11,600 sq ft store alongside Joules in the former BHS unit.

This news coincides with the commencement of phase one works for the £60m extension of Queensgate. The initial works, carried out in partnership with John Lewis, are set to complete at the beginning of 2020 and the full extension by Autumn 2021.

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The extension, totalling 77,000sq ft, will be anchored by a 10-screen Empire cinema and create 200 job opportunities once complete, adding 10 per cent to the total number of people employed by Queensgate.

John Lewis is investing in its store as part of the overall proposal to create a new and enhanced retail layout, showcasing its latest store design.

Mark Broadhead, Centre Director at Queensgate said: “We are delighted to be able to make this announcement. As we prepare for the arrival of the Empire cinema and the new extension, there is a lot of interest in Peterborough city centre from new and exciting brands. We continue to work hard to support our existing retailers and look forward to making further announcements in due course.”

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Making outdoor adventure easier than ever

Explore the best of spring on foot

with Ramblers Routes Ramblers Routes – an online library of Britain’s best walks - uses the skills and knowledge of Ramblers expert volunteers to create and develop highquality walking routes across Britain.

Peterborough Police Boxing Club are set to have a knock-out year thanks to grant from Tesco.

Their ‘A Journey to New Horizons’ project was up for the Tesco Bags of Help customer vote in November and December 2018. The supermarket shoppers chose the Peterborough based project as their winner by placing blue tokens in their voting box over the 2 month period.

A cheque for £4,000 was recently presented to the children and volunteers

by Charlotte Townshend, Community Champion from the Tesco Extra store in

Hampton, Peterborough. She said: “I am thrilled to be able to present this money to the group for their project, which was chosen by our customers.

“It’s so exciting to hear about the plans for the future at the club and we look forward to seeing it come to life over the next year.”

The money used to fund this, as well as many other Bags of Help projects across Peterborough, comes from the sale of Tesco’s 10p Bags for Life.

Local community groups can find out more and apply to be part of the scheme by visiting www.groundwork.org.uk/tesco

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In the East of England there are already plenty of routes to choose from. Challenge yourself by going on a lengthy ramble, or use it as a helpful short guide to interesting places right on your doorstep. With detailed step by step guides to see you on your way and an abundance of interesting local history and knowledge to keep you company, it’ll be the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors this spring.

Justin Bend, Ramblers Routes project manager said: “We hope the variety and quality of these routes will open up walking to more people.

Whether you want to set out on your or gather your family or friends for a day out, there is so much to enjoy in

the outdoors at this time of the year, and Ramblers Routes can be your very own virtual tour guide as you set out to explore.”

There are already over 1400 routes to choose from across the UK and thanks to dedicated Ramblers volunteers this collection of walks just keeps on growing.

Volunteer Route developer Geoff Mullett said: “As a volunteer I put a lot of care and effort into editing and checking these routes to make sure they’re interesting, accurate and easy to follow. I love knowing the routes I have created are there for people to use, an online record of wonderful paths all over the UK. Many of these routes take you off the beaten track, exploring the little knows gems of our town, cities and countryside. Walking on our local paths will also help keep them clear and protected for future generations to enjoy.

A lifeguard’s job is to ensure the safety of a swimming pool and everyone using it.

The role of a Lifeguard involves working with the public at all times and being able to react quickly to any potential danger that may arise around the water. It is a very important job and one which provides an important service to the wider public.

Did you know that National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications are

available at Jack Hunt Pool and Gym in Peterborough?

You will be able to develop a range of different skills. You will learn essential life saving skills and also gain the opportunity to develop your communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Being a lifeguard could be the start of a fantastic career within the leisure industry.

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Entries open for 2019 PERKINS GREAT EASTERN RUN The event, perfect for personal best running times, takes place on Sunday, October 13 and with demand for places traditionally high, would-be runners are urged to sign up soon to avoid missing out.

Perkins Great Eastern Run is famed for its fast, flat course that gives runners an excellent chance of a personal best.

Last year, the course was clocked as the eighth fastest in the UK for men and fourth fastest for women, with eight of the top ten men recording personal best times and the top six finishing women all recording personal bests.

This year will see the winning prize rise from £750 to £1,000.

To register interest for this year’s PGER please go to www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk. If you have a story to share about why you are running this year’s event please contact (perkinsgreateasternrun@peterborough.gov.uk)

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UCP students represent GB at the World University Winter Games Two students from University Centre Peterborough (UCP) are representing Great Britain as members of the GB Ice Hockey team at the World University Winter Games (Universiade).

Jordan Liddell is in his final year of a Computing and Information Systems degree and Nathan Long is studying Business Management and in his second year. As well as both studying at University Centre Peterborough they also play for Peterborough Phantoms.

The GB Ice Hockey team is made up of university students from across the UK and it is a great achievement for two players to come from both the same club team and study at the same institution.

The World University Winter Games, also known as ‘Universiade’ (from the words ‘University’ and ‘Olympics’) are the youth version of the Olympics and the second largest multisport games in the world after the Olympics.

This international sports and cultural event is staged every two years in a different city and this year will be held in Krasnoyarsk, Russia in March.

The games have progressively risen to world class in scale

and standard, with over 2,500 participants from 50+ countries to compete in events such as alpine skiing, curling, speed skating and snowboarding.

For the Ice Hockey competition, which Jordan and Nathan are competing in, there are 12 countries who qualified and Great Britain are in the same group as top seeds Canada and Sweden, with Canada winning gold when games took place two years ago in Kazakhstan.

Peterborough has always been the hometown for both Jordan and Nathan and they are proud to be representing their city.

Before studying their degrees at University Centre Peterborough, Jordan studied at Thomas Deacon Jordan Liddell and Academy and Peterborough Nathan Long are Regional College and Nathan representing Great studied A-levels at Hampton Britain as members College. of the GB Ice Hockey They both chose to continue team at the World study locally as they wanted to University Winter continue with their ice hockey Games (Universiade). commitments.

Making a Splash!

Peterborough WakePark is a new, two-tower cable wakeboarding park

By Edward Ockleford on Beeby’s West Lake in the new Hampton Water Country Park Wakeboarding is a great, fun water sport for all the family and a really enjoyable way to keep fit. You just need to be able to swim. You will also need to bring a towel, swimming trunks or costume but we provide the rest of the equipment. We offer individual wakeboard coaching for all ability levels, from total beginners to expert riders and can cater for anyone from 8 years old to 80 plus.

Asked to explain what wakeboarding is, I would say that it’s

a little like snowboarding on water but you can come and watch any weekend and see if you think this is a sport you would like to try.

Peterborough WakePark opened at the end of November and has been open every Sunday through winter for the committed wakeboarders and water sports enthusiasts who are already used to being in the water in winter conditions.

It has started to warm up early this year, so the Park will be open

on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-March and for 6 days a week in the school holidays. We already have four jumps in the water suitable for intermediate and advanced riders and will have several more obstacles out on the lake for all abilities over the next couple of months.

We currently have the highest, longest two-tower cable system in the UK and have permission to add two more over the next couple of years as popularity increases.

Sessions are one-to-one so the cable runs as slowly or quickly as you need to progress. If you fall we bring the handle back to you and you can carry on without having to swim to the bank and start again.

We hope to add some additional facilities and activities in the future, so follow us on Facebook to see what’s going on and to let me know what else you would like to see happening at the lake, or pop down during opening hours for a chat.

Check our Facebook page for summer opening times, other developments and events at the facility: FACEBOOK/Peterborough.WakePark/

You can book now at www.peterboroughwakepark.com or buy vouchers as gifts for your friends and family. We offer beginner lessons, free ride sets, private hire hours or annual memberships, all with one-to-one coaching included. We are also planning to run a morning kids’ club in the school holidays.

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A year in the life of a

GreenThumb Lawn In 2018, we worked with GreenThumb Lawn Care Service, to bring our readers the very best review we could on how you could transform your uncared for lawn into a blaze of green glory.

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The review was going to last a full year, to ensure we captured the before and after of how the lawn transformed over the four seasons.

After the 12 months of care and attention, you can see from our before and after photos, GreenThumb were able to revamp a tired lawn into a lush green oasis.

Our first treatment started with Autumn, where the lawn was given a liquid moss and fertilizer feed, this kills off that troublesome moss which needs to be raked off the lawn when it turns black, to give the lawn a chance to revive in the coming months.

Our second treatment was in Spring, where we received a liquid weed kill and granular lawn feed, which helped to rid the lawn of the buttercups, daisies, dandelions and other troublesome weeds.

GreenThumb’s own unique granular fertiliser enabled the grass to green up further as the weather got warmer.

Our early summer treatment was feed again plus another weed treatment, however the lawn does need care and attention from the owner, so we ensured

through the hot summer last year, the lawn was watered as this is very important to keep it lush and green. A lawn is just like your potted plants, and needs water to sustain its healthy look. Although other grass suffered through the summer last year, we managed to keep our lawn looking healthy.

As we moved into late summer, GreenThumb provided another weed and feed treatment before we started approaching Autumn again.

The autumn treatment brought us full circle to once again kill off any moss hiding in the lawn and give a final green up feed to sustain it through the winter months.

Overall, the lawn that started off full of weeds, very sparse, and looking tired, had a great year. It grew, it got thicker, the weeds were under control, it became something to be proud of, and all of this could not of happened without the advice and continual help we gained from GreenThumb.

If your lawn looks like ours did this year, give GreenThumb a call, we definitely would give them the Green Thumbs Up!

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Above is a selection of the finished products of my work using the decoupage technique.

I’m a dentist by profession, but my passion has been crafting from a young age. I’ve been involved in various forms of crafting, including hand embroidery, crochet, collage, painting, and more recently, decoupage.

Kasthuri Karthikeyan

with Kasthuri I came across decoupage a few years ago and found it to be very creative and environmentally friendly. Upcycling and recycling of existing home decor along with the relative ease of learning, is the principle attraction to this form of craft.

Derived from the French word découper, which means ‘to cut up’, decoupage is the art of decorating objects using paper cut-outs, paint effects, decorative details and layers of lacquer and varnish. Due to the multiple

coats of varnish and meticulous sanding, the finished products look like they are professionally painted.

In this series I shall introduce some simple and easy ideas of decoupage.

Spring is around the corner and it might be fun to do something with the spring flower pattern.

We will start off the series by decorating a small canvas. I hope you’ll get inspired and have fun making them.

Things you

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Recollections of

our city’s first Public Librarians June & Vernon Bull – local historians and authors

A public poll taken in Peterborough in 1884 ‘for’ and ‘against’ the adoption of a Public Library Act resulted in only 1,116 in favour and 1,642 against. out of a population of 25,000 The first public library was opened in the city in 1892 by which time Dr Thomas Walker (Surgeon, Physician, Antiquarian, and Freeman of the City) had raised £321 from public subscription.

The local papers at this time said it was only necessary for the council to set aside a 1d rate for the purposes of maintenance, but the excellent financial position of Peterborough Corporation meant this was done without any increase on the rates.

Although the existence of a library as a book club for local professionals and clergy can be traced to the founding of Peterborough Gentlemen’s Society in 1730 – the first public library of 1892 was part of the Fitzwilliam Hall/ Theatre Royal that fronted Park Road.

Mr Louis Stanley Jastrzebski (his Polish name later shorted to Stanley Jast) was appointed first City Librarian in July 1892 at a salary of £100 p.a. He later became President of the Library Association and City Librarian of Manchester.

Jast promoted the Dewey Decimal System for classifying and cataloguing library books against several other rival systems.

In 1892 his brief was to set up a library service in the city and he remained in this post until

1898. Jast’s first published work: Cataloguing of the Landing and Reference Departments of Peterborough Public Library was printed in 1893.

A new library designed by Hall & Phillips of London and built by local builders Cracknells was opened in Broadway on 2 December 1905.

Andrew Carnegie came to an official opening ceremony the following year – a favour that only rarely accompanied his generous gift (see City Scene September 2012). In his speech Carnegie implored the public to: ‘Teach the children and follow the precepts yourselves - not to drink, not to smoke and to attend this library every evening…. and learn what the wisest men and greatest inventors and the greatest scientists and the greatest moralists have left behind them in books.’

In 1898 Stanley Jast (who in 1931 introduced the first mobile library in the country) was followed by Mr William James Willcock who served as city librarian for 26 years and he in turn was succeeded by Mr Oswald Caldeheugh Hudson who retired in 1950 after 24 years service.

Just as Peterborough was late in adopting the library acts (in1891 there were over 200 public

libraries in the country), it was not until 1920 that readers were freely admitted to the shelves.

A new branch library was opened in Walton in 1939 but there was always a stranglehold on the money available for new books. In the early 1950s other branches opened in the south of the city and in Dogsthorpe and elsewhere.

Since the Second World War the central library on Broadway was systematically modernised and enlarged and a new children’s department was opened in 1949; and in 1952 the library was extensively replanned and fitted with new shelving. 10,000 Books were added to the stock every year. The service today is in a new building on the opposite corner to Broadway and Fitzwilliam Street and opened in 2009.

This year marks the present building’s 10th anniversary and in 2015 it became part of the IT access strategy called Open+. We are reminded of our city’s great slogan of 1955 - ‘For Learning or Leisure, Business or Pleasure, Use Your Public Library.’ This remains true today regardless of the world wide web, e-books and other social media platforms. Libraries remain community hubs and learning centres for all.

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ART (main photo) The Draughtsman

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Mrs Anne Maxwell Davis

Peterborough’s

Maxwell Art Gallery Mrs Anne Maxwell Davis (d.1938) left in her will a substantial amount of money to the Peterborough Museum Society for the provision of an Art Gallery. The main structure of the Art Gallery at the Museum was erected before 1939. The completion was after WWII but at costs well in excess of the original sums envisaged. Thus, there was only a small amount left from the original bequest of Mrs Maxwell Davis to finance the Gallery’s official opening and associated activities.

Peterborough Cathedral watercolour by Turner. (courtesy of Vivacity)

June & Vernon Bull – local historians and authors The Museum Society was fortunate in receiving a grant from the Sir Halle Stewart Trust to commemorate the memory of the late Sir Malcolm Stewart (b.1972; d.1951) who gave the society the Museum buildings. Sir Malcolm Stewart was an industrialist and philanthropist who incorporated London Brick Company (the largest in the UK) in the 1920s. Further financial support for the city’s Art Gallery came from a number of people who had become Patrons of the gallery, as well as leading city industrialists.

Finally, the opening was secured by a combination of funding sources and opened for an experimental period.

It was decided that it would be appropriate to organise an exhibition of art treasures from the collections held within the country estates around the Peterborough area. The owners of these houses generously lent their pictures for the first exhibition. In fact, almost every Art School was represented from the 16th century to the mid-20th century.

Albert, 7th Earl Spencer The museum society thanked all its Patrons and The Right Honourable The 7th Earl Spencer (Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire & grandfather of Lady Diana

Spencer, later HRH The Princess of Wales) for his advice and kindness and for performing the official opening ceremony at 3pm on Monday 3rd October 1952.

A directory of pictures and the Art Schools to which they belonged, along with the lender, formed the inaugural exhibition catalogue.

Artists such as Reynolds, Gainsborough, Rembrandt, Hogarth, Vandyck, Canaletto, Landseer, Morier, Cuyp, Janssens, Lundens, Lely, Mytens, Bourdon, Lorraine, Sesto, Zurbarin, Laszlo et al., were all represented.

The Gallery must have been breath-taking with images from the English, Dutch, Flemish, French, German, Italian and Spanish Schools of Art. The remarkable kindness of the lenders must not be overlooked. They included The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry (Boughton House, Kettering); The Duke of Rutland (Belvoir Castle, Grantham); The Marquess of Northampton (Castle Ashby, Northampton); The Earl of Sandwich (The Cottage, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon); The Earl Fitzwilliam (Milton Hall, Peterborough); The Earl Spencer (Althorp Park, Northampton); The Earl of Ancaster (Grimsthorpe Castle, Grantham); The Viscount Hinchingbrooke (Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon); The Lord Brownlow (Belton House, Grantham); The Lord

de Ramsey (Abbots Ripton Hall, Huntingdon); The Lord Heskith (Easton Neston, Towcester); The Hon. Mrs G Lane (Ashton Wold, Oundle); Sir Gyles Isham (Lamport Hall, Northampton); Sir Richard Proby (Elton Hall, Peterborough); Sir Frederick Robinson (Cranford Hall, Kettering); Sir Michael Culme-Seymour (Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough); Sir Ronald Stewart (Maulden Grange, Bedford); Lady Beatrice Stewart (Sandy Lodge, Sandy); Edmund Brudenell (Deene Park, Kettering); Col W Codrington (Preston Hall, Uppingham); J H Heathcote (Conington Castle, Peterborough); Lieut-Col N V Stopford-Sackville (Drayton House, Thrapston); Lieut-Col H Sotheby (Ecton Hall, Northampton) Lieut-Col T Thornton (Brockhall, Northampton); Major Hereward Wake (Courteenhall, Northampton); Richard P Winfrey (Castor House, Peterborough).

The floral decorations in the Art Gallery for this inaugural exhibition titled Art Treasures from Country Houses was organised by Lady Proby (Elton Hall).

Thankfully, to this day the Art Gallery continues, and it’s safe to say that the city has built up a collection of impressive art works from the 1600s to the present day - including works by Britain’s very own Rembrandt (Peterborough born Thomas Worlidge [b.1700; d.1766]).

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Almost everyone in my team, from my publisher, my PR company and my brand manager are all local businesses too. I was lucky enough to find not one but three fabulous photographers and by sheer chance, whist helping a friend with her business, I met an image consultant/stylist literally minutes from where I live.

I am also fortunate enough to have gained experience on both shopping channels in Peterborough. These gave me wonderful opportunities to achieve the confidence of talking and cooking on camera. I worked diligently to learn my profession and the more I was in front of the camera, the more confident I became - so much so that when I filmed ‘Parveen’s Indian Kitchen’, it didn’t feel much different from being on camera locally - except I didn’t have to do the washing up!

The show has been a great success. I received so many messages/emails/ tweets telling me how viewers passions were ignited for cooking and especially for cooking Indian food. That was my goal. The cherry on the cake (food pun intended) was that my Producers confirmed that my show helped to significantly increase the viewer ratings. Armed with this good news and bubbling

Quick Tandoori Chicken Serves 4-6 Preheat oven 240 degrees

with inner confidence, I attended the National TV awards.. There I was just little old me, a cookery teacher from Peterborough mingling with famous TV personalities.

When I was introduced to Lorraine Kelly, she recognised me from the show, which was surreal, then Ainsley Harriott and I had a chat and a bit of a dance. I got loose with the ‘Loose Woman’ and then I was introduced to Phil Schofield (who I have such a crush on). He also knew who I was....OMG, another surreal moment!...He reached out to shake hands but I just went straight in for a hug..... and why not! I just seized the moment but he was very gracious about the whole hug/handshake debacle.

I was overawed at the time but then I realised that it was just networking but at a different level. All my years with local networking had taught me so much and allowed me to spread my wings and go further afield.

I just want to say that a big ‘Thank You’ to all the local people and businesses who have helped and supported me and especially so to the lovely team at ‘The Scene’ magazine, both the old and the new.

Ingredients: For the Tandoori Chicken 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into halves 200ml full fat Greek yogurt 4 garlic cloves, finely grated 4 tsps Tandoori powder ½ tsps Chili flakes Juice of ½ lemon Salt to taste To Serve: 4-6 shop bought naan breads 50g melted butter ½ iceberg lettuce, shredded Method:  In a large bowl mix together the yogurt, grated garlic, tandoori powder, chilli flakes, lemon juice, salt – this will be the marinade. Add in the chicken pieces, ensuring each piece is full coated.  Line a large baking tray either with a silicone baking mat or baking parchment brushed with oil. Lay out marinated chicken pieces in a single flat layer on to the tray and place in the top of the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.  While the chicken is cooking, prepare your minty onions. In a large bowl mix together the onions, vinegar, sugar and salt; give a good scrunch with your hands and leave to pickle for about 20 minutes before stirring in the mint.

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Mood lifting recipes At this time of year we may feel a touch of the blues as we all return to normality. It’s at times like this we need a real natural boost to help us lift our spirits.

Serotonin is a chemical that nerve cells produce and sends signals throughout your body.

This chemical is found mostly in the digestive system and is made from the amino acid called Tryptophan and is known as the feel-good neurotransmitter. This naturally makes you happier, reduces anxiety and improves sleep quality.

Here are some super healthy recipes containing bananas, lentils, chicken, turkey and chocolate that all help boost the production of Serotonin and the release of endorphins. This will lift your mood, improving your well-being and help you to feel happier”

Sweet Potato and Banana Pancakes (Makes 1 meal)

Ingredients: 1 x sweet potato 1 x banana 3 eggs Juice of ½ a lemon Splash of soya milk 1 x tbsp of Greek yoghurt 1 x tsp of coconut oil Pinch of cinnamon

Method:  Peel and cube the potato and boil until cooked through and soft. Mash the potato together with half of the banana.  In a blender beat the eggs for a minute then add the mash, a splash of Soya milk and the cinnamon.  Now make the pancakes with your batter and squeeze the lemon juice over the pancakes(optional).  Slice your remaining half a banana finely and place over the pancakes with a tablespoon of Greek yoghurt.

Chicken Satay Special (Makes 1 meal)

Ingredients: Palm size chicken breast cubed Handful of mixed peppers (Chopped big enough to skewer)

Satay Sauce 1 teaspoon of 100% natural peanut butter ¼ teaspoon of grated fresh ginger Pinch of cayenne pepper Juice of ¼ fresh lime Splash of water 1 spring onion Chopped fresh coriander

Method: Indulgent Chocolate Orange protein Shake (Makes 1 meal)

Ingredients: 200g soft tofu 200ml chocolate soya milk 2 x tbsp of oats Zest of half an orange ½ a small avocado Handful of ice

Method:  Put all ingredients in a blender and blitz it to a smooth consistency.

 Place the cubes of chicken and peppers onto a long skewer and place under the grill turning frequently.  In a small saucepan mix all the ingredients of the sauce making sure the peanut butter softens and is well mixed and add a splash of water and stir (do not worry if it’s watery).  When chicken is cooked place skewer on a plate. Heat the sauce until it slightly thickens but is still runny enough to drizzle over the Chicken and Peppers.

NB. If you need to add a splash more water because it goes too thick that’s fine.  To finish sprinkle the chopped Spring onion and some chopped fresh Coriander over the dish to garnish.

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The Hancock household is eagerly awaiting the release of Avengers: Endgame in less than two months (current release date 26 April).

SUPERHERO

By Tom Hancock

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say my entire family are hooked on the whole superhero genre. And we’re not alone. All over the country there are regular debates about whether Superman would beat Thor in a fight, or why Iron Man is two words while Batman is only one.

Page to Stage Writers Group Over a series of workshops students are taught the craft of playwriting, through scriptwriting, devising, improvising.

Eastern Angles work with a selected group of students who w work in groups and as individuals to create short scripts. They use creative writing methods that go way beyond just putting pen to paper. The scripts and playwrights are mentored and taken through the process of creating several drafts before there script is taken into rehearsals. The scripts are rehearsed and performed by a professional director and actors at The Undercroft, Serpentine Green in Hampton.’

‘Working with Ken Stimpson Community School in my role as Artistic Associate at Eastern Angles has been fantastic, it is

part of my mission here at Eastern Angles to aim to find ways to connect the professional theatre world and the classroom and to completely blur those boundaries.

This has been a really important project in achieving that goal. I have been sharing skills with the students in how to create plays that go beyond pen to paper.

The final performances consisted of plays about fast speed criminal car chases, a hot dog vendor on a rampage to steal customers from his rivals, and a romance story on a cruise that is slowly sinking.’ Eastern Angles Artistic Associate Scott Hurran. www.easternangles.co.uk

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Review by Willow Coby

Dinosaur Cove: Charge of the Three-horned Monster

by Rex Stone

6-8 years

Despite being extinct for 65 million years, dinosaurs still have the power to enthral young children and this series of books is sure to be popular with young readers who are building up the confidence to read alone.

Jamie has recently moved to the south coast of England with his dad and into an old lighthouse with his grandad. Jamie’s dad has plans to turn the ground floor of the lighthouse into a Dinosaur Museum as the local area, known as Dinosaur Cove, is rich in Jurassic and Cretaceous fossils.

However, what Jamie doesn’t expect to find is a hidden entrance to Dinosaur Island where there are real living dinosaurs.

In this adventure Jamie and his new friend Tom discover what looks like houses on Dinosaur Island.

Knowing people weren’t around at the same time as dinosaurs the boys decide to check them out with the help of Wanna, a friendly wannaosaurus. What will they find and how will the get through the huge pack of triceratops!

A great read full of facts about dinosaurs means that the reader will learn without even realising!

Our kids dress up like them and carry packed lunches in plastic boxes emblazoned with their images (actually some adults do this too.)

But why?

According to recent research from Kyoto University in Japan, our love of superheroes starts before we can talk. In a series of experiments, infants as young as six months were shown short animations in which one figure chased and bumped into a second. Meanwhile, a third figure watched from afar. In version A, the third figure steps in and prevents the collision, while in version B it runs away without intervening.

After watching the clips, the infants were presented with replicas of both the intervening and the nonintervening third figures.

They consistently preferred the one who saved the day.

These results suggest that babies are capable of understanding and recognising heroism.

Further experiments showed that extremely young babies couldn’t tell the difference between a saviour who was simply in the right place at the right time, and one who actively stepped in to help. They didn’t grasp the nuances. But by just 18 months old they did understand that difference and preferred the hero.

This suggests that our concept of justice, and heroism develops very early on.

As we grow up superhero stories seem to resonate with us.

We identify with the themes, with the dilemmas and problems that superheroes face, and we aspire to their noble impulses and heroic acts. We identify with them because often they are created in our image, albeit a larger than life version of that image.

It helps that most superheroes are flawed. They are not bloodless examples of ‘goodness and virtue’ but real individuals who are prey to their emotions and environment yet who strive to overcome their foibles and triumph anyway.

Some characters like Batman and Iron Man have overcome trauma to become superheroes. In psychology this is called post-traumatic growth and it gives us hope that we too can overcome difficulties in our lives and become stronger people.

There is something both empowering and uplifting about watching your favourite superhero emerge victorious at the end of a story, which is why I will be queuing at the cinema on 26 April with Mrs. Hancock and all the little Hancocks.

See you there.

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Thousands of families have already activities. By offering the same films attended weekend family films since at a much lower price means that they launched in 2017, showing families of all backgrounds and incomes can enjoy the magic of popular films such as Christopher Robin, Paddington 2, Peter Rabbit, Hollywood.

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Mothering Sunday - history & tradition

Show Mum some love this Mother’s Day with the perfect gift from Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough.

From gorgeous fragrance and beauty she will love, to the perfect fashion accessory or blooming bouquet, you can find it all at Queensgate. Plus, the centre is open late on Thursdays and Fridays until 8pm, so there is even more time to shop!

You may not realise, but Mother’s Day happens on the fourth Sunday of Lent and originally had religious traditions attached to it.

By Susan Brookes- Morris In the sixteenth century, it was a celebration of the ‘mother church’ and people would return to the church in which they were baptised or where they attended as a child. Thus families would be reunited. This was known as going ‘a mothering ‘or Mothering Sunday. It was commonplace for the Lent fast which prohibited sweet, rich foods and meat to be lifted a little and for a Simnel cake to be shared.

Years later, youngsters working as servants were given an annual day off to visit their mothers and would take gifts.

This was called ‘Mothers Day.’

The celebrations of Mothering Sunday and Mother’s Day have generally combined into one annual occasion.

The first official Mother’s Day was organised by Ann Jarvis in 1908 in West Virginia as a memorial to her mum. By the 1920’s however Ann had become disillusioned by the commercialism of the day and especially the common use of printed greetings cards. Celebrating the day became less popular.

It wasn’t until the second World War when soldiers wanted to acknowledge their distant mothers, that the day grew in popularity once more.

Mother’s Day Where should the apostrophe go? Ann Jarvis stipulated that the apostrophe should go before the ‘s’.

Mother’s Day, not Mothers’ Day, to keep it personal. She wanted it to be the day of your mother, not all mothers.

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Day Trips & Holiday Destinations for 2019 Stunning mini-breaks, sought-after locations and days out to shout about, here’s some brand-new destinations and of course some old favourites too!

Award-winning day trips

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is back for its 30th anniversary stage tour, rock & roll the night away on 25 Sep! A second date for Rip It Up on 19 May has been released after tickets for this 60’s showcase were snapped up the first time around!

Discover the intriguing story of ‘The Great Stink’ on 6th Aug & how The Thames was transformed from London’s biggest toilet!

UK mini-breaks

Cultural capital, home of The Beatles and UNESCO world heritage status make a two-day stay at the ultra-modern four-star Aloft Hotel in Liverpool the perfect location for a city break! A guided ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ will introduce you to the city before you can explore the waterfront museums or perhaps hit the shops this October!

Overseas

Coastal stays

Monet’s paintings have found worldwide fame and a visit to the beautiful gardens at Giverny are certain to be a highlight of a fourday trip to Chantilly in July, a visit to the breathtaking Domaine de Chantilly Chateau is sure to impress too.

Lake Garda, the beautiful spa town of Merano, clear mountain air and, above all, the spectacular scenery of the Dolomites will make a trip to Italy’s lakes and mountains one to remember. This fantastic nine-day trip in August includes a host of extras including welcome drinks at each hotel, a picnic lunch and a free bar on selected drinks each evening at the Paganella Hotel.

Enjoy summer in St Agnes in July or experience Easter on the English Riviera with a four-day trip to Torquay this April. For spectacular unspoilt scenery hop on the coach for a five-day stay in Cardigan Bay in August or for total relaxation & the chance to try new activities spend five days with Warners on the much-loved Isle of Wight this autumn.

Unspoilt islands The Isle of Arran is often referred to as Scotland in Miniature, due to its remarkable variety of landscapes and seascapes. A five-day trip in July includes a visit to Arran Distillery and a stay at The Kinloch hotel.

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A month filled with lighter, longer days and bright new looks is definitely our bag.

Especially with reasons to celebrate like Mother’s Day, Pancake Day and the start of British Summertime! So, take a trip to Serpentine Green and lift your mood with all the new seasonal ways to treat your mum, yourself and your family.

Brighten up your wardrobe Fall in love Eros is the god of love in Greek mythology, causing people to fall in love - and the power of this god is captured by Versace in their Eros Flame Eau de Perfum for men.

Packaged in a distinctive red bottle, featuring Medusa’s head, it symbolises pure passion.

With citrusy top notes, heart notes of pepperwood and geranium and base notes of cedar, patchouli and sandalwood, it’s a fresh and long-lasting scent that strikes you right through the heart.

Available exclusively at Boots, Versace Eros Flame is available in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml sizes.

With the arrival of spring it’s time to switch up your style. Try the tie dye trend at River Island, show-stopping neon at New Look, smart tailoring at Next, ‘80s style fringing and denim at H&M, floaty florals and snakeskin prints at Outfit and swap your winter boots for strappy sandals or funky flats at Clarks.

Sunday 17 March

Get lucky on St Patrick’s Day It’s the perfect excuse to buy something green to wear. Perhaps a green dress from Outfit, shamrock earrings at Claire’s or a glittery emerald mani at Pearl’s Nails.

Sunday 31 March

Make Mother’s Day

This is the time to truly spoil the mum in your life and you’re sure to find a gorgeous gift at Serpentine Green. How about a fabulous fragrance from Boots, a beautiful bag or scarf from Next or Outfit or pretty jewellery from H Samuel or Claire’s? And don’t forget Clintons for the perfect card too.

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THAT MAKE Nature Tots at Nene Park 11 & 25 March & 8 April Fri 8 March 11am Colette Vivacity Silver Screen / The Key Theatre After moving to Paris, author Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette agrees to ghostwrite a semi-autobiographical novel for her husband. Its success soon inspires her to fight for creative ownership and overcome the societal constraints of the early 20th century. £4 Full Price, £3 KTC Members (no fees) Tickets for this performance are £4 Full Price, £3 KTC Members (no fees) *All tickets include complimentary tea and coffee. Cert: 15 vivacity.org/silverscreening Sat 9 March 7.30pm Beyond the Barricade 20th Anniversary Tour Stamford Corn Exchange Tickets £23.50 Box Office 01780 766455 The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables. Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, and of course ending with a stunning finale from Les Mis. The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean) Andy Reiss ( Enjolras & Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Miserables) Katie Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals. To this day every musical note is still played and sung live – very rare indeed. Beyond the Barricade gives musical theatre songs a bold concert format treatment – but with the conviction and intention to deliver the material as if the audience are watching the original performance. This incredible concert is now in its 19th successive year. www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk Mon 11 March Nature Tots A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and songtime. 10-11.30am. £3.50. 2yrs+ More details: neneparktrust.org.uk Thur 14 March 2pm The Wizard of OZ Dementia Friendly Screening at The Key Studio When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage.

The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help. Tickets for this performance are £2 Full Price including a complimentary hot drink Dementia Friendly Screening.

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Fri 15 March 7.30pm Marvelus All The Marvel Movies... Kind Of Stamford Corn Exchange Tickets £13.00 concessions £10.00 Box Office 01780 766455 Nominee Best Comedy Show Fringe World 2018 The world’s premier nerd-culture comedy double-act, The Just Us League, present their smash hit show MARVELus: All the MARVEL Movies Kind Of. Direct from two standing room only seasons at Edinburgh Fringe and a critically acclaimed, award-nominated tour of Australia, The Just Us League, are bringing their incredible MARVEL-based comedy show to venues across the UK in 2019.

Squeezing (almost) all the MARVEL movies into one actionpacked hour of laughs, their short punchy sketches and highenergy style will delight the whole gamut of MARVEL fans; from those that have seen just one movie to mega-officianados who know the franchise inside out. It’s weapons-free comedy that takes no prisoners. Like your super-hero movies? You’ll love this.

Sat 16 March Moments with trees, end of Project celebration join to see the huge amount of work undertaken through this 2 year project. 11am - 3pm. Free. All ages. neneparktrust.org.uk Sat 16 March - Fri 5 April Burghley House and Gardens re-open Burghley House and Gardens open again for the 2019 season.

Explore the staterooms of this great Elizabethan house, explore the stunning gardens, visit the Courtyard Shop, Orangery Restaurant and more.The Private South Gardens offer magnificent seasonal displays of Narcissi and spring bulbs.

Fri 22 March Magic of the Musicals There’s no business like show business! Join Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir at The Cresset for a whistle-stop tour of West End greats, showcasing songs from some of the world’s best loved musicals including Oliver!, South Pacific, Le Miserables, Barnum and Phantom of the Opera.

So, roll out the red carpet for an evening that would do Broadway and the West End proud and join the city’s awardwinning choirs as they perform some of the greatest songs from some of the most famous and best loved musicals of all time, all brought together in one spectacular night…don’t miss it! Tickets available from the Cresset Box Office, by phone on 01733 265705 or online at www.peterboroughsings.org.uk

Colette at The Key Theatre Fri 8 March

Wizard of Oz at Key Studio Sat 9 March at Stamford Corn Exchange

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Magic of the Musicals

Mary Queen of Scots at The Key Theatre

Fri 22 March

Fri 22 March

Fri 22 March 11am Mary Queen of Scots Vivacity Silver Screen / The Key Theatre Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary Stuart defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. However, Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her sister in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence.Tickets £4 Full Price, £3 KTC Members (no fees) *All tickets include complimentary tea and coffee. Cert: 15 vivacity.org/silverscreening Sat 23 March Seann Walsh - ‘After this one, I’m Going Home’ Stamford Corn Exchange Tickets £16.00 Box office 01780 766455 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed “Lie-In King”, Seann Walsh is “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation (The Guardian).

Returning from his run in America, where he made his USA television debut appearance on Conan, Seann Walsh is back on tour in the UK. This disheveled, fiery, animated, fiercely idle, millennial man child is one of best live comedians to have come out of the UK. Seann made his acting debut starring in Comedy Central’s sitcom Big Bad World, this was quickly followed up by the lead role in Monks (BBC One), he utilized his physical comedic abilities in Sky’s silent comedy, Three Kinds of Stupid, which led to him producing, writing and starring in his own silent comedy web-series The Drunk. He also wrote and starred in his own Sky short for Sky Arts and is now co-starring in Jack Dee’s brand-new sitcom Bad Move (ITV one). He recently made his feature film debut as the children’s nemesis in family film, 2:hrs. Seann is quickly on his way to becoming one of the UK’s best comedy character actors. www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk Mon 25 March Nature Tots A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and songtime. 10 - 11.30am. £3.50. 2yrs+ neneparktrust.org.uk Tue 26 March Adult Sailing Taster A taster designed for beginners, this session introduces the basic concepts of sailing. Learn about personal preparation, balancing and turning the boat through the wind. Taster sessions are suitable for anyone aged 16years +. 10am - 12noon £25 per person. neneparktrust.org.uk

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Family & Friends Volunteering at Nene Park Sun31 March Sun 31 March Family and Friends Volunteering Moments with Trees Make a difference by helping the Rangers out in the Park and supporting the Moments with Trees project 10am - 12noon & 1 -3pm. Free. 5 yrs + neneparktrust.org.uk Sat 6 April Adult RYA Start Sailing Level 1 This 2 day course covers how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovery. winds under supervision. 10am - 4pm. £155. 16+ neneparktrust.org.uk Sat 6 April Easter Holiday Trail Collect a trail sheet and hunt for clues around Ferry Meadows. Collect a prize at the end. 10am - 4.30pm. £1. Any age. More details: neneparktrust.org.uk Sat 6 April Junior Sailing Club Come and join our qualified sailing instructor at our Junior Sailing Club for 8 to 16 yr olds.Learn basic sailing techniques and manoeuvres, capsize procedures and learn parts of the boat. We will play games and generally have fun in the water. 3 - 4.30pm. £20. 8 to 16 years. neneparktrust.org.uk Sat 6 - Sun 7 April National Gardens Scheme Burghley House. The Private South Gardens, with its nineteenth century yew hedges and recently restored fountains, offers wonderful views and are open in aid of the National Gardens Scheme.

Sat 6 - Sun 7 April Burghley Spring Fine Food Market Come and meet a large range of local suppliers in a celebration of local produce with handmade cheeses, organic vegetables, luxury sweet treats and rare breed meats.

Sat 6 - Sun 7 April TVR Car Club – Season Opener Burghley House. The TVR Car Club will be gathering in force at Burghley for their annual season opener. With a cross section of models, Club Shop, and TVR related trade stands, there will be plenty to see and do!

Moments with Trees Celebration

Seann Walsh at Stamord Corn Exchange

Sat 16 March

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Youth Sailing at Nene Park Mon 8 April

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THAT MAKE Stewart Francis at The Cresset Wed 10 April Mon 8 April Nature Tots A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group. Each session has a nature theme and will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and songtime. 10 - 11.30am. £3.50 2yrs+ neneparktrust.org.uk Mon 8 April Youth RYA Sailing - stage 1 / Nene Park This two day course covers basic sailing skills, rope work and collision avoidance. After the course participants will be able to tack and control boat speed and understand basic principles.10am - 4pm £155. 8-16 yrs Mon 8 - Thur 18 April Beastly Boring Burghley Tours Join us daily at 10am (excluding Fri and Sun) for a tour with a difference during the April half-term holiday. Be guided around by our costumed guides and find out all the grizzly gruesome and horrible history associated with Burghley. (Note: There is no tour on the 17 August) Mon 8 - Thurs 18 April Spring Craft Workshops Burghley House. Drop-in Spring Craft workshops and enjoy crafting some arty creations! Perfect for Easter half-term! The workshops take place in the Sculpture Garden Classroom from 12pm to 4pm, from Monday 8 – Friday 12 April (Mon to Fri) and from Mon 15 – Thurs 18 April.

Wed 10 April Stewart Francis: Into The Punset Farewell Tour 2018 & 2019 The Cresset, Peterborough. Winner of Dave’s Funniest Joke Of The Fringe, this hugely successful one liner wizard has become a household name in the UK and Ireland over the last decade, thanks to his ‘perfectly crafted gags’ and expert timing, which he has brought to sell-out audiences across the world. Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy his excellent jokes for the last time, on the last leg of his farewell tour. Stewart has received international acclaim in the US and his native Canada, as well as here in the UK and Ireland. Amongst other shows he has appeared on are BBC’s Mock The week, Live At The Apollo, Celebrity Mastermind and Not Going Out, Dave’s One Night Stand, and C4’s 8 Out Of Ten Cats. www.livenation.co.uk/artist/stewart-francis-tickets Sun 21 April Burghley Easter Egg Hunt The popular Burghley Easter Egg Hunt will once again be taking place in the Gardens of Surprise, from 11am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm).

Wed 24 April 2pm Illustrated Talks by Peterborough Local History Society supporting Peterborough Cathedral The Knights’ Chamber, Peterborough Cathedral Tickets £7 (inc. refreshments), from Visitor Information Centre, 41 Bridge Street, Peterborough PE1 1HA T: 01733 452 336

Burghley Easter Egg Hunt

Beastly Boring Burghley Tours

Illustrated Talks

Sun 21 April

8 - 18 April

Wed 24 April

Yaxley Festival

10 - 12 May

As irreverent as it is inspirational, the endearingly eclectic Yaxley Festival returns this May. This massive party is Cambridgeshire’s most exciting goodwill-powered family entertainment event.

Truly an event that defies categorisation, the madcap mashup of culture, community, heritage and sports lured over 100,000 visitors since 2013 for an unforgettable weekend in the green heart of one the UK’s biggest villages.

Yaxley Festival was the brainchild of Stewart Howe, a Yaxley resident who identified the potential that the right sort of event could have in harnessing the power of people and the wider community.

The plan was to create an event that would delight, subvert expectations and put the quiet Cambridgeshire village on the map.

Find out more at www.yaxleyfestival.info

Encompassing entertainment, education, sports and aspects of local intangible heritage, the event would help build a sense of identity for Yaxley and energise the local community to explore the potential of new projects and ideas.

The first Yaxley Festival debuted in 2013 as a brand new event with over 25,000 visitors attending over the weekend.

This unprecedented success was a huge shot in the arm for Yaxley, demonstrating that a live event could motivate people and places to transform their communities and environment.

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Which Forever Friend is Right for You? Cats and dogs aren’t the only ones with different temperaments, as studies reveal that cat and dog owners also differ significantly in personality traits, with those who keep cats exclusively tending to be more introverted, less sociable, and more self-contained, whereas dog owners are apparently more social, interactive and open to new experiences.

Whether your personality more closely reflects that of the typical dog owner or the typical cat owner, the main thing to remember is that a dog will probably require quite a bit more of your time and attention than a cat.

If you’re looking for a companion that will sit by your side, then a dog might be your best bet. Cats can be quite affectionate and attentive, but only up to a point. They tend to become bored or overstimulated much more easily than dogs, and at that point they want to escape for a while.

Again, these are all generalities.

Of course, cats and dogs are not only different species, they’re individuals within each of their species and factors such as genetics, breed and the animal’s history all play a part in

how friendly, sociable, and teachable he will be.

Wherever you are on the cat vs. dog debate, it’s important to research your choice of pet before welcoming him to his forever home. Consider dog or cat sitting for a friend or family member to see if you prefer the companionship of one over the other. Then, make sure to go spend some time at your local animal shelter before you make the ultimate decision to adopt. You might find out that it is not the species that helps you make up your mind, but rather the bond you form with one of the animals. No matter which species you choose to adopt, with enough love and affection, you will surely find a forever friend.

The Exotic Pet Refuge needs your help We are a small local charity that cares for all animals whether they are exotic or one of our British wildlife are in desperate need of money to help them though the winter months. By Michelle Hall Benny is one of our capuchin monkeys that needs help

A little about capuchin monkeys The capuchin monkeys are New World monkeys of the subfamily Cebinae. They are readily identified as the “organ grinder” monkey, and have been used in many movies and television shows. The range of capuchin monkeys includes Central America and South America as far south as northern Argentina. Wikipedia

Did you know: A capuchin has a tail as long as his body, between 12 and 22 inches.

The Exotic Pet Refuge situated in Deeping St James is one of the few places in the country to rescue exotic animals such as raccoons, monkeys, owls, meerkats and reptiles. It is part of your local community and it needs YOUR help. Our electricity bill alone is around £2,000 a month due to all the exotics that need the heat. Benny one of our capuchin monkeys really suffers in the cold. His previous home was a concrete pill box in someone’s garden with no heating or outdoor enclosure. He is one of the oldest monkeys at the Refuge, but he is not on his own with his need for heating.

We have just taken in two families of meerkats each consisting of a mother and four babies. These also

need heated accommodation not to mention all the reptiles that we have in our care.

We do offer animal experiences, they would make a great Christmas present for an animal lover in the family. How about sponsoring one of our animals for the year? It’s only £25.

We have also set up a JustGiving page. Whether you are a farmer that can donate us some food, a shop or school that can collect food in a basket for us, a group of people that can fundraise for us or just a person that can donate a few quid to us.

Whoever you are, the animals and the people at the Exotic Pet Refuge

Thank you..

FACEBOOK Find us on Facebook or E: exoticpetrefuge@aol.com Exotic pet Refuge 01778 345923/07706999838 Just giving: https://bit.ly/2Gyvs5p

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When you meet Sam you would never guess what she has been through as she is bright and funny with a positive outlook on life. Yet, for the last eight years, this ‘warrior’ has battled with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and breast cancer. This is the story of a brave mother of three who refused to let illness take over, how she is now rebuilding her life, her family and a new business and how persistence and a small bottle of oil changed everything ...

Since hitting my mid-thirties, my health started to decline. I caught every virus going from my family and I was constantly ill. At thirty-seven, I had a full hysterectomy in the hope that it would help but my health continued to deteriorate. Eventually, I was diagnosed with post viral chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and sleep apnoea. After a lifetime of independence, suddenly just taking a shower used up all of my energy and I spent a large chunk of my days alone, in pain, weak and very depressed.

Most of my ‘friends’ abandoned me, I could no longer be a mother to my precious children and my husband became my carer – all because of invisible chronic illness. Life carried on without me and all seemed lost. I grieved for the person I once was.

It seemed an eternity was needed to learn how to manage my body’s limitations but I built myself back up to functioning at a very basic level. Eventually, I even managed to get some part-time work although I was never really living. I was just too exhausted.

I was scared. Really scared.

Surely this wasn’t the end?

After managing to work part-time for three years, my health started to go downhill again. I would arrive home from work and sleep most of my life away while my husband did everything else.

Then, I discovered what every woman dreads – a large lump in my breast. I was diagnosed with breast cancer and was about to embark upon a journey that was my hardest yet.

My pain was for my children and my husband who embarked anxiously on yet another torrid journey of illness, but this time I was scared. Really scared.

Surely this wasn’t the end?

After twelve long months of chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy, I was cancer-free but exhausted from the side effects of treatment and the demands of life. Just as we were coming out of the woods a very dear loved one passed away. We were devastated. My husband was needed elsewhere, supporting others with greater needs than mine.

It was my turn to do the caring. I was desperate and knew I couldn’t cope so decided it was time to try something I had been looking into for a number of

“At one point I thought that my time was up…”

Sam is pictured here recovering from cancer after taking CBD oil

What is CBD?

The full term is Cannabidoil (CBD) is a Phytocannabidoid and is one of the most prevalent chemical compounds found in industrial hemp. It can help in supporting overall well being and is non psychoactive so wont make you high.

One of the main things that prevents many people from trying CBD is that they mistakenly think that it’s the same as using recreational drugs. It is not.

Does CBD work? years - CBD oil. Yes, it’s popular now but 8 years ago no-one had really heard of it… but I had.

During my illness years, I’d had time to spend researching alternative health solutions. There are lots of interesting theories on the internet and some of them are bonkers, however, one I came across was CBD; a natural remedy with glowing recommendations. Could it be true? Was it safe? How reliable are these sellers? What was in this little bottle of oil? I bought some from a company that had full lab reports, was organic and reputable.

Within a week of taking just a few drops of oil per day I was a totally different person. I was running errands, spending time with my children, cooking dinner and sleeping better with no pain. My energy returned and my depression disappeared. This may sound extreme but I promise you it’s true.

If someone had said to me three years ago that I would be launching a new business, home-schooling one of my children and flying round the country meeting up with business people, I would have thought they were out of their minds – but this is me now!

Sometimes I have to remind myself that even with CBD oil I still can’t do what I did in my twenties but it’s a great feeling to know you can live life again!

With such a strong passion and belief in CBD and hemp, I have launched by own business, Hapi Hemp.

I want to educate and help people, and tell the world what a wonderful natural product this is! The biggest buzz I get from my job is the feedback I receive. A local lady Mary contacted me a few weeks ago and said that Hapi Hemp saved her life.

CBD oil has risen in popularity in the last year with its increased availability across the UK.

Millions of people worldwide think so! Research and testimonials have shown that CBD oil has had success in the following areas:  Reducing the side effects of cancer treatment.  Increasing energy levels.  Protecting the nervous system.  Reducing anxiety and depression  Having a positive impact in reducing fatigue.  Aiding digestion  Helping with the side effects of cancer treatment.

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Exciting trends in

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The future looks just as bright for 2019, with trends that show an increasing focus on fullbody wellness and holistic health. So, here are some trends we're super excited to see in health and wellness this year.

More choices in plant-based alternatives Plant-based meats and dairy have sky-rocketed in popularity in the past few years, with the plant-based food and beverage market growing a whopping 62 percent since 2013 and plantbased alternatives conquering the hearts of omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike.

Plant-based products have become increasingly common in new supermarket aisles, notably a new vegan range in Aldi.

Vegan kebabs delivered to your door! New company Resist Kitchen is a favourite of ours and delivers fresh plant based kebabs direct to your door.

At the moment this service is only available at the weekends, but watch this space!

Alternative MCT Oils (and other healthy fats)

Trends in health and wellness over the past year have brought us an increased focus on healthy fats like ghee and coconut oil and an explosion in plant-based food options and CBD oils.

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Holland & Barrett £12

Coconut oil emerged as a natural health and wellness darling a few years ago due to its status as an MCT (medium chain triglyceride) it helps stamina,focus and helps curb cravings.

Recommended is the Lucy Bee extra virgin coconut oil from Holland & Barrett - £12.

Intermittent fasting Intermittent fasting has become a popular technique for improved weight loss and reduced inflammation.

While past science on intermittent fasting has largely centred on the male experience, women are exploring the ways in which intermittent fasting can be targeted specifically to women's health. Expect even more developments on the ways in which this protocol can be adapted for women's bodies in 2019.

Fermented foods, drinks and other digestive wellness products An ever-increasing emphasis on the mind-bodygut connection has emerged in health and wellness circles over the past few years, and as a result, probiotics, fermented foods, and more

Fitbit Versa Smart Watch Available from John Lewis- £159 have been on our minds (and plates).

Foods added gut-healthy foods like kimchi and shelf-stable probiotic-enhanced foods like granola bars, cereal, and butters to their list of trends for 2019.

Medical studies show that a healthy gut is the foundation of overall wellness, and more than ever before, consumers are seeking foods that support self-care and healthy immune systems.

Try some Captain Kombucha ginger and lemon drink £2.99 from Holland and Barratt.

Wearable fitness tech On the fitness side of things, wearable tech like smart watches, fitness trackers, and heart monitors will likely increase in popularity over the next year. According to one national survey the prevalence of these gadgets makes up the top growth category for fitness trends in 2019, coming in above group training, HIIT, and bodyweight training.

One of the favourites this year is Fitbit Versa Smart Watch - £159, available from John Lewis – Peterborough.

CBD Oil There has been a massive growth in the popularity of CBD oil over the past year – there has been many features in the national press on the supplement, exploring the benefits, the cleanest products on the marketplace today, and frequently asked questions about the oil.

If you are considering adding CBD to your wellness regime then your first port of call should be new local business Hapi Hemp. They have a superb range of CBD oils, handmade CBD chocolate, CBD teas and topical CBD skincare.

All of their products have full lab reports and are UK home office approved. Visit www.hapihemp.co.uk You can also join the Hapi Hemp Facebook group – Hapi Hemp CBD users UK The retailer also notes that non-cannabis derived sources of phytocannabinoids will increase in popularity as they promote the health of the body's own endocannabinoid system.

“It’s clear that hemp-derived products are going mainstream, if not by wide distribution, then by word of mouth.”

CBD oils, handmade CBD chocolate, CBD teas and topical CBD skincare Hapi Hemp, prices vary

Captain Kombucha ginger & lemon drink Holland & Barrett £2.99

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Broadway Chiropractic Clinic promotion

It’s estimated that around 44million workers in the EU suffer from some kind of musculoskeletal disorder. In terminology lay folk might fair a little better with, that means aches and pains in limbs, bones, joints and, in particular, the neck and back

Should you visit the

Chiropractor?

The human race is becoming increasingly sedentary - hence all the rather worrying obesity rates, not least here in the U.K. We are taking less exercise, spending more time commuting on public transport thanks to ever-greater traffic problems and centralised economic powerhouses with bigger-than-ever

for 12 weeks), can significantly lessen skeletal discomfort better than some anti-inflammatory drugs. Research also exists that suggests migraine headaches can also be treated through chiropractic manipulation.

The benefits are, potentially, pretty notable for a variety of problems, then.

But sadly, it’s not all positive news.

... there is definite evidence that regular visits to a chiropractor can significantly lessen skeletal discomfort better than some anti-inflammatory drugs. Research also exists that suggests migraine headaches can also be treated through chiropractic manipulation. catchment areas, meanwhile in the past jobs have never required us to stay sitting down for as long as they do now.

All of which explains why we’re reaching epidemic levels of back problems. But when does discomfort get to the point when you really should consider booking yourself in for a visit to the chiropractor, and when do we just need to put up and shut up?

The modern chiropractic era began in the 19th century, at which point it was believed this kind of treatment could be used to combat a vast range of conditions, some seemingly unrelated to the skeleton.

From asthma to high blood pressure, even today some practices claim to help alleviate these problems. There is no definite evidence, but nor is there any proof that such bold promises are untrue.

In contrast, there is definite evidence that regular visits to a chiropractor (around once a week,

A 2011 review of 26 medical studies in the U.S. showed that whilst short term relief was potentially possible, in the long term, chronic problems may not be treatable through chiropractic methods. Which isn’t to say that these specialists are frauds, but instead is more indicative of how chronic back pain, for example, is often impossible to cure, as it results from movements damaging and putting strain on the body over several years.

So, in answer to the original question - perhaps it’s best to refer to the piece of string theory. Everyone is individual, as is their physical condition.

If we are experiencing acute discomfort or pain, the first step should be stopping by the GP’s office to discuss symptoms- especially if physical aches are accompanied with changes to other functions, such as urinary regularity- and then look at local options for specialist treatment before things become truly chronic.

Broadway Chiropractic Clinic Broadway Chiropractic Clinic helps patients take control of their back pain by advising them of the everyday things they can change to make a difference.

The 4 registered chiropractors are trained in a variety of techniques, and with patients of all ages from infants through to the elderly, from elite athletes to people actively seeking to get mobile, your treatment will be designed specially for your needs.

Broadway Chiropractic Clinic, 64 Broadway, Peterborough PE11SU

01733 562638

Your initial consultation costs £65 and takes one hour and consists of an examination , a thorough case-history taking and treatment. You will be asked to fill in a medical questionnaire when you arrive which will then be discussed with your chiropractor.

Further treatment visits are £37.

The fees are based on your needs, how you improve and what you need to maintain your spine to do the things you want in life.

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Support Marie Curie Marie Curie are seeking the support of Peterborough residents to help raise funds for and awareness of the charity in the local area.

There are a variety of ways that people can get involved, from one off volunteering options collecting at local venues this March during the Great Daffodil Appeal to more regular opportunities such as helping place collection tins in the area or becoming part of a local Fundraising Group that the charity are looking to set up in Peterborough.

Sarah Phillips-Lord, Fundraising Volunteer Development Manager at Marie Curie says: ‘Our fundraising

volunteers are a vital part of the charity, raising money to help Marie Curie to provide vital care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their families, when they need it most.’ Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or a newcomer looking to get involved for the first time, our local Marie Curie fundraising team would love to hear from you.

Marie Curie will be holding a thank you and information event on the 27 March from 6pm-8pm.

If you would like to find out more information on how you can get involved or to register your interest to come along to the event, please contact Sarah or Peter on 01604 258761 or sarah.phillips-lord@mariecurie.org.uk.

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Wills & Probate promotion

My team in Market Deeping and the franchisees who represent the brand around the country have all had a huge part to play in the success that we have had to date

National Paralegal Awards 2019

Finalists

Wills and Probate have just been notified the they are Finalists in the National Paralegal Awards 2019. We have made the shortlist in two different categories – Will & Probate Services is nominated as Will Writing Organisation of the Year and our Managing Director Nick Ash is nominated as Paralegal of The Year.

The annual National Paralegal Awards, organised in association with the Professional Paralegal Register, are an exciting opportunity for the legal sector to reward and recognise the outstanding Paralegals in the UK. The Gala final is on 29 March 2019 at The Mayfair Hotel in London in the Crystal Room where we will find out if we have been awarded one of the prestigious accolades.

Speaking about the nominations Nick commented ‘Paralegal law is an up and coming sector of the

legal profession and for us to be recognised amongst the very best in the sector is humbling. My team in Market Deeping and the franchisees who represent the brand around the country have all had a huge part to play in the success that we have had to date.’ Will & Probate Services are on a journey to become one of the best known, most trusted legal firms in the UK and recognition from the National Paralegal Awards is confirmation that we are heading in the right direction.

WE LOOK OUT FOR YOU, SO YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF HER

There is nothing more important than protecting your family, especially when they are young.

Start with a Will, to ensure that your children are looked after if you are not around. Once that is in place, we can help you make an Estate Plan that suits your family and assets as they grow.

Call us now on

01778 752 861 to book a free home visit

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PLAN AHEAD to ensure that

your wishes are followed Most of us are aware through the media that we have a growing population but what you may not realise is that within the next ten years we will have a third of the UK population who will be in retirement.

While we all dream of retiring early what we may not consider is that as we are living longer then we could be spending 20 to 30 years as a retiree. By 2025, the population aged over 65 will have increased by 20%.

The ageing population and the increased prevalence of long-term conditions have a significant impact on health and social care. There is a growing concern as to how care funding

eliminate any potential doubt and gives legal validity as to what you wish to happen.

Talking about end of life care or death can be a difficult conversation to have, but it is an essential aspect of planning and making sure your voice is heard and followed. If you are in a care situation, it is crucial for your views to be recorded down and if you are unable to give instructions, then the people you trust the most can do

Research shows that people are not planning earlier enough for later life and not considering financial planning, pensions, creating a will or lasting powers of attorney (LPA) but also most importantly not having those hard, challenging conversations about what may happen in the future. will be assessed and provided for in the future. Research shows that people are not planning earlier enough for later life and not considering financial planning, pensions, creating a will or lasting powers of attorney (LPA) but also most importantly not having those hard, challenging conversations about what may happen in the future.

Most people would like their families to help or support them in decision making if they require care, either in their home or in a care home setting. It is essential that we discuss our preferences and wishes, feelings and beliefs around finances, medical and healthcare decisions and have those difficult conversations around end of life treatment and death.

Having a conversation about your medical and care instructions and preferences early will ensure that your wishes will be followed. However, while these conversations set out what you would like to happen, it is essential to formalise your wishes in law which will

so on your behalf through their legal status by way of best interests through an LPA. An LPA can be a useful tool in supporting your wishes especially if you are unable to give instructions due to mental incapacity. There are two types of LPA: a financial, property and affairs LPA which allows another to manage your finances; and a health and welfare LPA which covers medical and social care.

However, it is essential that any decision to appoint another is carefully chosen and that you have considered all the options open to you.

Making a will is also extremely important and ensures that your estate is distributed in accordance with your wishes. A will avoids any doubt as to who is entitled to your possessions and who has the legal authority to deal with your estate.

Seeking specialist independent legal advice is critical, to safeguard your future and give you and your loved ones some aspect of certainty and peace of mind.

Karon Walton is Head of Court of Protection at Hegarty Solicitors and specialises in later-life client law. To speak to Karon call 01733 295 557 or email karon.walton@hegarty.co.uk.

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Secure your family’s future As a service veteran, I know the importance of securing my family’s future.

With ROC & Co. I ensure that your assets and loved ones are protected, providing you with the best financial advice to protect You and your families.

Why you should make a Will

What will a Family Asset Trust do for Me?

• A Will makes it easier for your family to settle your estate when you die.

• If you don’t write a Will, everything you own will be shared as defined by the law, which isn’t always the way you might want.

Lasting Powers of Attorney Physical or mental incapacity following illness, an accident or old age could leave you in a position where your interests are at risk if you cannot make decisions for yourself.

• A Lasting Power of Attorney protects your future, ensuring that your decisions regarding your wellbeing and estate are always honoured.

A Will can only dispose of the assets that you own at the date of your death and if the value of these is eroded during your lifetime, there will be little if anything left for your beneficiaries to inherit.

• Lifetime Asset Trusts protect your assets during your lifetime.

• As the Principal Beneficiary in full control, you have a right of occupation in the property for the remainder of your life.

• You can add and remove from the Trust during your lifetime - If you have large expenses that cannot be met out of normal income, the appropriate sum can be transferred from the Trust.

• You are free to move home, or release equity from the Trust at any time.

Why pre-pay for Your funeral?

• Since 2004, funeral costs have soared.

A funeral plan saves you on average 3050%. You fix the cost at today’s prices thus shielding your family from rising costs and enables you to specify the details of your funeral arrangements.

• Can be purchased through a direct payment or through monthly instalments.

• No intrusive medical health checks acceptance is guaranteed.

Roc & Co. covers the Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Eastern regions, providing free confidential consultations at a mutually convenient time and date. We can visit your home to talk through your estate planning needs with no pressure, and for your own peace of mind we encourage you to invite family of friends to attend.

Our Advice is simple - Do it today because tomorrow is often too late!

POWER OF ATTORNEY IS AS ESSENTIAL AS CAR INSURANCE .

Some facts..

Why do you need a Power of Attorney?

• More of us become unable to manage our affairs these days, without a Power of Attorney your family may need to go to Court. This can cause lots of hassle, delay and expense.

What happens if there is no Power of Attorney?

• The courts may appoint someone to manage your financial affairs, without your consent.

• Your friends or family may need to go to court to get authority to act on your behalf – this can be a lengthy, costly & upsetting experience.

• Doctors could rule loved ones on decisions you have already made regarding health matters.

• By setting up a Power of Attorney now, you make things easier for your loved ones in the future, whilst keeping control of your affairs now.

Why should you use Roc & Co Estate Planning?

• We prepare thousands of Powers of Attorney each year in the UK, and make it easier for you.

• We will prepare your Power of Attorney and we can register them for you as well.

• Over 50% of clients are referred and go on to use us for other services.

• We will come to you and explain in simple and understandable terms about Lasting Power of Attorneys.

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ATTENTION ...

Higher Rate Taxpayers Wanted!

Unless you really enjoy giving your hardearned money to the tax man, I think it’s safe to say we would all like to pay as little tax as possible – especially if you are subject to Higher or Additional rates of taxation.

For the 18/19 Tax Year, if you earn above £46,350.00 the excess is taxed at 40% - ouch! However, there are some ways in which you can manage the amount of income tax you pay, sounds interesting – right?

One of the most effective ways of managing your income tax liability is to utilise what’s called your ‘Annual Allowance’. Your Annual Allowance relates to the amount you can contribute to your Personal Pension and receive Tax Relief.

Tax Relief? This is an amount that is added to your pension

contribution by the government.

The amount received is based on your marginal rate of tax – so if you’re a higher rate tax payer you will effectively receive 40% relief on your contribution. In simple terms a £100 pension contribution will cost: A basic rate tax payer £80 – tax relief of £20 will be given A higher rate tax payer £60 – tax relief of £20 will be given and an additional £20 claimed An additional rate tax payer £55 tax relief of £20 will be given and an additional £25 claimed

If you would like to talk to one of our experienced Financial Planners about utilising your Annual Allowance before the end of the 18/19 tax year, then please contact the office on 01778 342291 to arrange a FREE initial consultation.

BE QUICK– though technically you only have until the start of April to take advantage of this tax year’s Annual Allowance, you will definitely need to come and see us sooner!

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your care matters

Sue Ryder Charity Shop and Café

Are you in need of a helping hand?

Come and visit the Stanground Sue Ryder Café and see a great range of donated furniture too

As we age, sometimes we need just a little help, sometimes we need a little bit more

There is a wide range of furniture and homeware, and next door is the boutique charity shop with a large variety of clothes for everyone. It is in a great location, only two miles from Peterborough city centre with free parking, so it’s a perfect spot for some shopping and lunch whilst raising money towards a great cause. Enjoy the freshly prepared food with a coffee and cake.

Every bite to eat, or drink you buy goes towards supporting the care at Thorpe Hall Hospice. So you can sit back and relax knowing you are supporting the local community.

The Sue Ryder Café is open: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm The café not only serves customers, it also has a host of activities to cater for the community every week.

Synergy Café is open: weekly on Wednesdays 11am - 1pm Offering peer support and activities for people living with dementia and their carers.

Walking C OGroup: M M U N I T Y CA R E If you’re feeling active, a walking group takes place on Mondays and Fridays.

For more information contact Jo Hazell on 01733 225900

At Caring Crew, we are about working it out with you, exactly the way you want, in order for you to continue to enjoy life yet retain your independence. We offer:

Personal care and support Housework and domestic services Companionship Medication Assistance All aspects of home care If you would like more information about a rewarding career in care give us a call or visit www.caringcrew.co.uk/jobs

T: 01733 264113 E: enquiries@caringcrew.co.uk   30 St John’s Street, Peterborough. www.caringcrew.co.uk

Supporting Family Carers across Peterborough

Are you a carer for an adult?

Would you benefit from some free training to support you?

Three in five of us will become an unpaid carer at some point in our lives, and as many as one in five secondary aged young people are young carers. Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk is committed to making caring easier for the 20,000 or so family carers living in Peterborough.

We give them the chance to have a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities, ensure they have all of the information that they need about their rights as carers and also raise awareness in the community to make sure that carers are identified early and receive the best possible support. Here are just a few of the ways in which we can help:

Courses run throughout March and April Medication Awarenewss (10am -12noon) 13 March PCVS, Cromwell Road 27 March The Fleet, Fletton 2 April The Cresset, Bretton Nutrition & Hydration (9.30am -12.30pm) 21 March Kingsgate, Parnwell 28 March Deafblind UK, Hampton 18 April The Fleet, Fletton Moving & Handling (9.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30 - 4.30pm) 11 March Kingfisher Court, Stanground 1 April Kingfisher Court, Stanground Dementia Awareness (1.30 - 4.30pm) 13 March PCVS, Cromwell Road 27 March The Fleet, Fletton 2 April The Cresset, Bretton 11 April Sand Martin House, Fletton Quays

Family Carers Hub A monthly group for adult carers at Lapwing Apartments. This is the chance for both the carer and the person they care for to come together, take part in activities and receive information, advice and guidance from one of our trained staff.

Continence & Catheter Care (1.30 - 4.30pm) 21 March Kingsgate, Parnwell 28 March Deafblind UK, Hampton 18 April The Fleet, Fletton Carers Wellbeing (9.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30 - 4.30pm) 1 March The Cresset, Bretton 21 March Deafblind UK, Hampton

‘Free to be Me’ Young Carers/Siblings Groups

To book a place or find out more about the training on offer, e: workforcedevelopment@peterborough.gov.uk or call 01733 207133

If you think you or someone you know might be a carer, get in touch hello@carerstrustcpn.org or 01480 499090.

Monthly groups for young carers and siblings from the age of five where they can benefit from the opportunity of just being a young person for a few hours, taking part in fun activities and also talking to one of our trained staff about any worries they might have.

We can also help in lots of other ways, from a telephone helpline, to a quarterly Carers Magazine, to homecare.

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A new crackdown on scammers has been launched across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with the aim of making the county scam-free.

by Eileen Le Voi

Tough action

against scammers The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Against Scams Partnership (CAPASP) includes Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Police and Crime Commissioner Jason Ablewhite, Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council.

At the recent launch event, Police and Crime Commissioner Jason Ablewhite said: “Scams are becoming a part of our everyday lives but they shouldn’t be as they are fraud and fraud is crime. Being a victim of this crime can have a devastating impact. These crimes often target those people in our communities that are vulnerable for a variety of reasons, including poverty, isolation, frailty, or disability and this new partnership aims to look at how we can work together to make it harder for these criminals to continue to operate in our area.”

Eileen Le Voi, director of Safe Local Trades – which has been championing the consumer for over a decade – said: “As a member of the partnership, I am committed, on behalf of Safe Local Trades & Services, to this far-reaching Charter. It is vital that we all work together towards one common and very important goal of raising awareness about scams and ending the financial and mental suffering caused to individuals on a daily basis.”

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53% of people aged 65+ have been targeted by scams and criminals (Action Fraud) Scams cost the UK between £5-10 billion each year (Annual Fraud Indicator) Anyone can be a scam victim, regardless of age, gender, education or economic background Scam victims might not always admit (or be aware) that they are a victim of a scam.

Only 5% of victims report the crime (Age UK 2015) Scams are the product of organised, predatory criminals who gain trust to exploit and steal money

For support and advice on scams (e.g. rogue traders, romance scams, scam mail, telephone calls, text messages, emails), call Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06 For a non-emergency response (if you have been a victim of a fraud/ scam), call Cambridgeshire Police on 101 If you have been affected by crime, get emotional and practical help from Cambridgeshire Victim and Witness Hub on 0800 781 6818 To report a fraud, or suspected fraud, and share information to help stop others from becoming victims, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040

For information on how to become a ‘Friend against Scams’, please go to https://safelocaltrades.com/ consumers/advice/friends-against-scams