Your Scene May 2019

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INTRODUCING YOUR SCENE

Welcome ...

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Can you believe that we are 5 months into the year ahead? Yes, it’s May and with it brings my 50th birthday. So, why not join me in enjoying this month to the full?

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We are proud to be sponsoring The Yaxley Festival and would love you to join us there for a weekend of music and family fun. And who could possibly attend a festival without the right attire? Check out our pick of festival fashion (p26).

Not forgetting that half term will be upon us again this month (p28; we have ideas for family days out, plus new great music and theatre sections to complete our entertainment guide.

If you prefer to be at home, Garden Scene (p16) offers some inspiration for al fresco dining, as we all know food tastes much better when cooked and eaten outdoors.

Carla discusses the important role of grandparents that no-one else can fill, in Senior Scene (p41).

As always, let us know what you’re up to by joining us on Facebook.

Love,

Caroline

Editorial Team Editor-in-Chief Caroline Boon editor@yourscenemag.co.uk 07905512712 Sub-editor Rosie Boon Creative Director / Sub-editor Mel Elliott 07784301492 Design & Layout Dimension 6000 01733 772095 hello@dimension6000.com May contributors include: Kasthuri Karthikeyan Carla Jones Kate Hall Victoria Parker Tracey Anderson Tom Hancock Rachael Leverton Willow Coby June & Vernon Bull Simon Nader Belinda Smith Pete Bird Eileen Le Voi Sales Support Sally Howell 01733 794509 admin@attractmedia.co.uk www.yourscenemag.co.uk FACEBOOK ALGOLIA

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17 In this issue ...

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business 4

Development Partner Network Money Matters

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news

New market in Market Deeping New Social Befriending Group Annual Fundraising Nave Dinner

8-13 home 8 11 13

Save with a Service Sofa, So Good Krafty Ideas

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garden

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Blooming Baskets Al Fresco Dining

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family

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A Good Read - The Prisoner Like Riding a Bike Horrible Histories Capturing Young People’s Views

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30 Samm’s 30 Festival on the Green 30 Stamford Corn Exchange 31 Charters 31 Mama Liz’s, Stamford

32-34 theatre

32 Key Theatre / Key Studio 32 The Lamphouse Theatre 32 Nene Park 33 Platform8 33 The Undercroft 33 YAC Peterborough Auditions

36-37 health 37 37

Wellbeing Centre Free NHS Health Checks

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beauty

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Local Slimmer Starts Group Hair Today - Nutrients

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senior

Life’s Just Grand Dementia Action Week Fit at Fifty The Silver Line How You’re BAKING a Difference Age UK Salvation Army Did You Know? Blueberries Crafternoon Tea

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Vegetarian Week Sue Ryder Cafe Easy Midweek Curry

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local history

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Bernard Stokeley Ltd

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fashion

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pets

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Festy Fever

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Moving with your Dog

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events

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Half-Term Family Fun & Entertainment Guide Yaxley Festival

legal

47 Happy New Year!

48 The New Face of Divorce 49 Cybercrime

22-23 cui-scene

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music

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BUSINESS As the creator of the largest Networking events in Cambridgeshire which took Peterborough by storm with all of 2018’s events attracting over 120 businesses; Hannah Thompson has decided to go it alone!

Development Partner Network The Showcase Networking concept has been hugely successful and as a result has seen many new connections made within Cambridgeshire, with thousands of pounds of business to follow. This is now spreading out to locations such as Grantham, Sleaford and many more in the pipeline.

To sum it up; it is a simple concept, low cost and low maintenance with a cross between networking and exhibiting!

The event is from 10am on Tuesday 23 July at Ormiston Bushfield Academy. All you have to

Networking Event Tuesday 23 July - 10am

do is simply use one of our showcase tables as your exhibition space to display your company leaflets, business cards, and promotions on.

Then get networking around the venue in a casual environment. We recommend two people from each business; however this isn’t always possible so you can come on your as we give you a full delegates list with contact details on in case you don’t see everyone you want to.

Booking is essential and you must be booked in with a Showcase Table to enter the event. We have different sizes at this venue;

Small 60x60cm = £15, Medium 152x75cm = £20 or 184x77cm = £25 and you can book in online or contact me to get you booked in and invoiced.

You can upgrade and include a food option from our friends and previous event sponsors, Chef de la Maison. The Meal Bag will have a choice of sandwich, packet of Crisps, Can of soft drink or bottle of water , piece of fruit and Chocolate Bar these would be £6 plus VAT. We recommend pre-ordering as we cannot guarantee these on the day.

Please check out our Facebook and LinkedIn pages for more information or our website www.thedevelopmentpartnernetwork.com and please do not forget to share with fellow businesses that may enjoy this new concept to get their business out there!

Money Matters

by Pete Bird, Bird & Co, Certified Public Accountants

Single or Double Trade?

With the mandation of MTD for registered businesses for VAT with a turnover exceeding the VAT threshold (£85,000) that came into force from 1 April 2019, care should be taken if you try to separate a business for VAT purposes.

A recent case heard by the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) makes it important to get matters correct and professional help. A taxpayer’s main trade was as a plasterer but he also carried out liquid floor screeding. He was a sole trader until 2013 but then formed a partnership with his wife for the screeding. The aim was to separate the businesses so that only the partnership was VAT registered even though its turnover was under the threshold. This allowed it to claim the input tax on materials. However, the plastering business was not registered and this allowed the taxpayer to offer his customers lower rates than would be the case if he had to add VAT. HMRC said there had only ever been a single sole trader business

and the combined turnover of both activities required a retrospective registration date of 1.3.13. The taxpayer appealed.

The FTT was satisfied that there were two businesses. Further, the activities each had different customer bases in different locations. The taxpayer made some efforts to present them as separate businesses issuing invoices with separate headers However, this was not always carried out consistently. Sometimes invoices included both activities and only one employer’s liability insurance policy was held. But overall, the FTT decided it was the taxpayer’s intention for the businesses to be separate.

The taxpayer’s appeal was allowed.

(Darren Vaughan v HMRC)

If you have any tax or business questions, please email Pete Bird of Bird & Co info@birdandco.ltd and if of general interest, we will publish them here.

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NEWS New Market in Market Deeping A new Saturday market is now held each week in Market Deeping which started Easter weekend The market has about 15 stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, meat, fish, as well as flowers and crafts.

A charity stall will also be made available for not-for-profit organisations wanting to promote their causes.

The new market has a butcher, fishmonger and artisan baker with the aim that it builds a reputation for providing shoppers with quality, traditional produce.

Alongside this is a book stall for the library service, which will be at the market every other weekend.

The Saturday market will take place in the Market Place in Market Deeping, which provides an area

where stalls can be set up without closing roads or disrupting traffic.

Records of Market Deeping’s markets date back to at least 1220, when William Briewer was granted a Thursday market by King Henry III. This moved to a Wednesday in 1304.

Bourne also has two markets each week - one on Thursdays, with about 20 traders, and one on Saturdays with about five.

Stamford’s market is the largest in the South Kesteven district and takes place on Fridays, attracting up to 90 traders, some regular and some casual.

Stalls for these are hired out by the district council.

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New Social Befriending Group Come and join us at the Asda Community Room for NEW Social Befriending group for adults with autism and their families and carers The NAS are coming to Peterborough with a new social befriending group for autistic adults and anybody you wish to bring along for support. The sessions will provide information and advice for you as well as a place for you to meet, socialise and exchange ideas.

The sessions are free, bookings are not required. Please come along and share your experiences, interests and concerns.

The first half of the sessions will follow a format of friendly conversation and an overview of NAS services. During the second half, we will be available to organise, manage and play various board games, which you are welcome to join in with or just relax in our company.

There will be time at the end of each session for any support needed from the NAS Peterborough. We will show you the site and help you feel welcome. Refreshments provided. The room and toilets are situated on the first floor next to the cafe with stair and lift access to the room. (The dates below are all Fridays) 2019 Dates: 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 5 Apr, 3 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Sep Time: 12-2pm Venue: Asda Community Room, Asda Superstore West Rivergate Shopping Centre Peterborough PE1 1ET Car parking is available on site with car parking passes which are provided in the room. The Asda community room is in the centre of Peterborough, 10 minute walk from Peterborough train station, with many buses available from Queensgate bus station to Asda superstore. It is sited on Viersen Platz just off Bourges Boulevard northbound (A15) in Peterborough city centre For further information, please contact NAS Peterborough Branch via email: Peterborough@nas.org.uk naspeterborough.webeden.co.uk

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Peterborough Cathedral Annual Fundraising Nave Dinner On Friday 21 June the magnificent Nave of Peterborough Cathedral will be given over to one of the most convivial and prestigious events of the season, the annual fundraising Nave Dinner

Guests from all over the diocese, from Rutland down to the southern edge of Northamptonshire, will gather in the medieval Cloisters for canapés and drinks to the accompaniment of the celebrated Esterhazy String Quartet. We will then proceed into the Cathedral for an elegant dinner beneath our magnificent 13th century ceiling.

The inspiring guest speaker will be the writer,

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journalist and broadcaster John McCarthy CBE who was kidnapped in Lebanon in 1986 by Islamic Jihad and held in captivity until 1991.

John will tell his story and share the insights he gained from those harrowing years.

All profits will go towards maintaining the fabric, ministry and music of Peterborough’s treasured landmark, one of the country’s most important Norman cathedrals.

You are invited to the Peterborough Cathedral Nave Dinner Friday 21st June 2019 at 7.00pm Pre-dinner reception with canapes & drinks in the Cloisters, three course meal with wines in the magnificent 13th century nave Start Time:7.00 pm in the Cloisters Finish: 10.30 – 11.00 Dress Code: Evening Wear Cost: Tickets £100 per person. £900 per table To Book: Admin admin@peterboroughcathedraltrust.org Guest Speaker – John McCarthy John McCarthy is a British journalist, writer and broadcaster. In 1986, as a young journalist on his first foreign assignment for Worldwide Television News, John was kidnapped by Islamic Jihad and became Britain’s longest-held hostage - being held in captivity for more than five years until his release in 1991.

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The story of the three-piece suite

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How much thought do you give your couch day-to-day? Unless you plan to replace it soon, probably not very much. Have you ever wondered how we ended up with the three-piece suite?

By Tracey Anderson

The story is a 20th Century one.

The key to its success is wrapped up in functionality and cost. As the middle and working classes moved out of slums and into their own homes, they needed furniture.

The new homes were compact, with small rooms, totally unsuited to the heavy mahogany pieces of the large ‘society’ houses, and this type of furniture would have been beyond the financial reach of most ordinary people anyway.

The three-piece suite’s popularity grew through the storylines of the 1930s Hollywood film sets. Drawing room dramas and comedies created opportunities for film makers to create lavish ‘home’ sets. Housewives of the day who went to watch the movies saw

famous actresses drape themselves over silk covered sofas or chairs, created in the contemporary Art Deco style. They yearned to recreate this in their own lives and so provided a ready mass market for similar furniture.

Style gurus of the period, such as Stijl in Holland, Gropius and the Bauhaus group in Germany created designs that were cutting edge yet still suited to the functionality of the new era. Although these designer pieces were still only affordable by the wealthy elite, manufacturers began to adapt designs for a mass market. Expensive coverings such as leather and silk were replaced by modern materials such as rexine, which had a dramatic effect on the price.

The three-piece suite was a staple of most suburban childhoods. Many of us can remember traipsing round furniture showrooms with our parents while they looked for the perfect set. These nearly always comprised a three-seater sofa with two matching armchairs, all upholstered in beige velour or fake leather, unless you were my mother who favoured deep red or green, lending our sitting room the air of a tart’s boudoir or a pub depending on the wallpaper!

It was Habitat and IKEA that changed the concept of the threepiece suite, with their modular systems that could be made to fit any space, in a variety of fabrics.

Pieces no longer had to match, so

you could express your personality through your sofa choice.

The modular sofa wasn’t actually invented by Habitat or Ikea. It was invented by an American designer named Harvey Probber in 1944 though it didn’t go mainstream until the 1970s. G Plan, which designed early UK versions, led the way with their 1971 Duo range. According to a 1979 article in the US magazine Interior Design, Probber’s invention was “...one of the most influential developments in contemporary furniture design”.

These days we nearly all have some variation on the original three-piece suite in our homes, and its difficult to see what might ever replace it. I think I’ll go and sit on mine with a good book.

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I hope all of you enjoyed the Easter break and indulged in the early summer weather . I also hope that you have been crafting, using some of the ideas from the previous issue. The old adage of practice makes perfect is never more true.

Upcycling or creative recycling is the buzz word in the modern crafting era. Let us delve into the household green bin and fish out a few wine or beer bottles. The following techniques will help you turn them into something unique and imaginative.

It could be displayed at your home to the amazement of your fiends or gifted to a loved one.

Materials required Empty wine / beer bottles {I prefer making a pair, but you could choose to make just one} Paint {preferably white or cream chalk paint} PVA / decoupage glue Patterned paper napkin Paint brush Pair of scissors Clear varnish

Method  Clean the empty bottles and dry it.

Apply a thin coat of the paint on the bottles and let it dry and then apply the second coat, let it dry completely, Preferably overnight.  Cut out the images from the patterned napkin {remember to remove the 2plys!}  Apply a thin layer of glue on the bottle and place the cut images on the glued surface secure it by gently pressing down on the image, make sure that there are no air bubbles while doing this step.  Let it dry completely, again preferably overnight.  Once dried, apply a thin layer of glue over the secured image, this seals the image.  Again, let it dry completely  The final step! Apply a coat of clear varnish Your own upcycled bottles are ready for display…

Hope you enjoy making them.

If you have further interest look out for my workshop on decoupage or send me a message on 07894636760 to arrange for a one to one session. For more inspiration visit my Facebook page www.facebook.com/krafateria

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GARDEN MAY QUICK GUIDE: After taking time to relax after Easter it’s now time to carry on with the gardening. Plant summer bedding in plants and pots. Sow French, runner and dwarf beans outdoors. Water thirsty young vegetables regularly. Mulch beds and borders to suppress weeds. Check plant leaves for pests and treat if necessary

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Check that your bracket and chains for signs of rust and also check that the bracket is securely fixed to the wall. Hanging baskets are extremely heavy, especially when they are wet and you really don’t want your lovingly-planted orb of flowers to be deposited unceremoniously all over the floor!

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Recipes

Potato Salad A beautiful version of this classic Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 15 mins plus cooling time Serves 4

Rosewater Floating Islands with Framboise Custard & Fresh Raspberries

Ingredients 600g waxy potatoes 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 115g good quality mayonnaise 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 3 spring onions - sliced thinly Small bunch chives - finely chopped Small bunch mint - finely chopped

Prep: 10 Min Cooking: 25 Min Serves 8

Method  Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.

Ingredients

 While the potatoes are boiling place the Dijon mustard and the red wine vinegar into a bowl and whisk them together, then whisk in the oils.

For the meringues

Rustic Chicken & Apricot Pie Prep: 1 hr Cooking: 1 hr 30 mins Serves 10 Rustle up a homemade picnic pie for your al fresco feast, packed with bacon, pork sausages and dried fruit Ingredients 450g pack boneless, skinless chicken thigh 1 medium onion, quartered 2 tsp coriander seed, toasted ½ tsp ground coriander ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg 454g pack pork sausage, meat squeezed from the skins 200g pack bacon with lardon 2 tbsp chopped parsley 12 ready-to-eat dried apricots 340g pack mini chicken breast fillets For the hot water pastry 100g lard, plus extra for the tin 450g plain flour, plus extra for the tin 3 tbsp milk 1 egg, beaten, to seal and glaze Method  Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Brush a 23cm springform tin with melted lard and dust with a little flour.  Whizz the chicken thighs in a food processor to mince them. Add the onion and blitz again to chop it. Tip into a bowl. Add the spices, sausagemeat, lardons, parsley and some salt. Mix really well.  To make the pastry, melt the lard in a saucepan with 150ml water and the milk. When melted, remove from the heat, tip in the flour and beat well.

Knead on a lightly floured work surface, then roll out and use two-thirds to line the tin.  Spoon in half the sausage mixture and top with the apricots and half the chicken breasts. Cover with the rest of the sausage mixture, then press the remaining chicken breasts on top.  Roll out the remaining pastry and use to cover the pie. Press firmly onto the filling, then bring the pastry from the sides over the top and seal. Make a hole in the top of the pie for steam to escape, and brush well with the egg.  Bake for 30 mins, then reduce oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and bake for 1 hr more.

Cool in the tin.

2tsp cornflour 3tbsp water 1tbsp rosewater 4 large, free-range egg whites 125g (4½oz) caster sugar To poach 225ml (8fl oz) milk For The Framboise Custard 300ml (½pt) milk 3tbsp sugar 4 large, free-range egg yolks 1tbsp Framboise fresh raspberries to serve 2tbsps toasted, flaked almonds

 When the potatoes are cooked cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into quarters. Pour over the dressing, mix well and leave to cool.  Mix the remaining ingredients with the mayonnaise but reserve a few of the herbs for garnish.  When the potatoes are cool, drain off any surplus vinegar dressing then toss them in the mayonnaise.

Serve garnished with the reserved herbs.

Method  In a small saucepan, heat the cornflour, water and rosewater over a medium heat, stirring until it forms a thick opaque paste similar to glue. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks in a large bowl then gradually add the caster sugar until the meringue is stiff and glossy. Whisk the cornflour paste into the meringue.  Heat the milk with 225ml (8fl oz) water in a medium saucepan so there is a lot of steam coming off the pan but no movement in the liquid. Using two dessert spoons scoop a dollop of the meringue and shape it into a large oval. Poach the meringue scoop in the liquid for 2 minutes until firm to the touch and then gently turn over to poach for a further 2 minutes. The meringues swell in size so leave enough space in between them in the pan.

With a slotted spoon, lift the poached ‘islands’ out and drain on absorbent paper as you continue to poach the remaining meringue in the same way.  In a small pan heat the milk for the custard until just steaming then remove from the heat and allow to cool. In a larger pan, mix the sugar and egg yolk until frothy then trickle a little of the warm milk onto the egg and mix. On a low to medium heat, gently pour the milk onto the egg stirring until the custard begins to thicken and coats the back of the spoon.  Strain the custard through a sieve, stir in the Framboise and spoon into shallow bowls or glasses.

Float the rosewater ‘islands’ on top and serve immediately, scattered with fresh raspberries and flaked almonds.

Melon Spritzers Prep: 20 mins No cook Serves 6 Blend honeydew, Galia or cantaloupes into a cooling winebased cocktail with apple juice and lime Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz honeydew, Galia or cantaloupe melon chunks (or a mixture), plus some melon balls to serve (optional) zest and juice 2 limes 100ml/ 3 ½fl oz cloudy apple juice 200-250ml/7-9fl oz chilled white wine chilled lemonade, crushed ice and a few bamboo skewers (optional), to serve Method

Top Tip for making Rosewater Floating Islands with Framboise Custard and Fresh Raspberries

 Put the melon chunks in a blender or food processor with the lime juice and apple juice. Whizz to the smoothest you can get, then stir in the lime zest. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

For classic floating islands, replace the rosewater in the cornflour mix with another tbsp water, then substitute the framboise for 1tsp vanilla essence added to the egg yolk and sugar before making the custard.

 To serve, pour the melon mixture into a big jug with the wine, then add an equal part of lemonade and give it a good stir. Thread a few melon balls onto skewers, if you like, add one to each glass with some crushed ice, and top up with the melon spritzer.

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But one day Bob and Jack meet an Italian prisoner of war working in a nearby field. Naturally Bob is scared – this is the enemy. But as he gets to know him his feelings change. Bob starts to feel sorry for him and wants him to stay with them rather than in the prison camp. But ultimately the prisoner is an enemy. Can he really be trusted, or does he have another reason for seeming so nice?

Designed to complement the Key Stage 2 History curriculum, this short novel combines facts and suspense in a story to keep every young reader on the edge of their seats.

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FAMILY Like Learning to Ride a Bike…

The Key Theatre Thursday 30 May and Friday 31 May at 1:30pm & 4:30pm £16.50 Full Price (inc fees)

Horrible Histories: Brand New Barmy Britain

If learning to ride a bike a rite of passage for a child, teaching your child to ride a bike is a rite of passage for their parents. So, what is the easiest way?

By Tom Hancock The act of riding a bike comprises three individual skills combined: balancing, pedalling, and steering. One of the easiest ways to teach cycling is by teaching each skill on its own.

Balancing - Either remove the pedals from your child’s own bike or buy (or borrow) a balance bike which has no pedals. All they have to concentrate on is their balance, pushing off with their feet and gliding along. When they are confident enough to move along without wobbling or putting their feet down, it’s time to reattach the pedals!

Pedalling - Encourage your child to ride short distances in a straight line. Find a place where they can travel a short way without needing to steer or brake, so that they can focus solely on

Capturing young people’s views University Centre Peterborough Students from five secondary schools across Peterborough are joining together at University Centre Peterborough to begin researching young people’s attitudes to the state of integration in their community

learning to pedal. This bit can take quite a while as pedalling is a good deal more complex than it looks.

Steering - When they can pedal confidently in a straight line, set-up some obstacles for them to cycle around. Place the obstacles far apart to begin so the gaps are easy for your child to navigate without having to make big adjustments with the handlebars.

Consolidating – The best way to increase your child’s confidence is to let them cycle alongside you. Pick and easy route and cycle it together.

It’s a companionable way to keep fit and make your child feel they are achieving something worthwhile.

The project, led by academics at University Centre Peterborough and commissioned

by Peterborough City Council as part of the central government-funded community integration strategy, will see over thirty year 12 students from Thomas Deacon Academy, Queen Katharine Academy, Jack Hunt School, Nene Park Academy and The Deepings School design and roll out a survey on young people’s attitudes to integration.

Peterborough City Council commissioned the research after the city was selected as one of five pilots for the government’s new community integration strategy, outlined in the Green Paper published in March 2018.

The students will gauge young people’s views on what the main forms of segregation are, whether this relates to ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality or some other characteristic; in which aspects of their day to day lives this is most prevalent; and what, if anything can be done about this.

The results of this survey will then be analysed and written up in a report by researchers at University Centre Peterborough with representatives from each school presenting their findings to Peterborough Together Partnership Board in the summer.

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with a brand new West End show that has never toured before featuring all new scenes!

Would you be shaken or stirred by Richard III? Mount a mutiny against King Henry VIII! See Mary Tudor knock the spots off Mary Queen of Scots! Will Queen Elizabeth I endure her terrible teeth? Would you be hanged by King James I for being a witch? Peep into the world of Samuel Pepys and help Georgian detectives find the headless man! Take a trip into the night with the night soil men and discover how to survive the first ever train ride!

It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!This show appeared at the Apollo Theatre in the West End as ‘Barmy Britain - Part Four’ summer 2018 Age Guidance: 5 years+ Approximate running time: 70 minutes

Dr Tim Hall Principal Investigator for the project at University Centre Peterborough said; “For us it is really important, not just that we capture young people’s views on the extent of segregation in the City but also that they devise the survey and drive participation in their respective schools. Not only will this give local students the opportunity to conduct some real world research but also the chance to shape local policies that will impact on them.”

We are delighted that our students are participating in this project. It is central to our educational philosophy that young people understand the importance of articulating their views on issues directly relating to them.

Through exploring and expressing their views, we encourage them to articulate their sense of community and belonging in a way which encourages respect and understanding of other cultures.”

Julie Taylor CEO Thomas Deacon Education Trust The full report ‘How integrated is my school/ neighbourhood’ will be published in July this year.

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More of us are turning to vegetarianism thanks to an abundance of scientific research that demonstrates both the health and environmental benefits of a plant-based diet.

By Sarah Davey

National Vegetarian Week 13-19 May An estimated 70 percent of all diseases, including one-third of all cancers, are related to diet. A vegetarian diet reduces the risk for chronic degenerative diseases such as obesity, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain types of cancer including colon, breast, prostate, stomach, lung and oesophageal cancer.

A vegetarian diet tends to increase bone strength. When there isn't enough calcium in the bloodstream, our bodies leach it from existing bone.

This results in our skeletons gradually becoming porous and losing strength.

Although you can take supplements, it's better to obtain calcium from your diet because food also supplies other nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin D, that are necessary for the body to be able to absorb and make use of calcium.

Even if you have to avoid dairy, calcium-rich foods include beans, tofu, plant-based milks like soy, oat, rice or almond, and dark green vegetables such as broccoli, and kale.

For those of us going through the menopause many vegetables and fruits are rich in phytoestrogens, the plant-based chemical compounds that mimic the behaviour of oestrogen.

Maintaining a balance of these in your diet helps ensure a more comfortable passage through menopause. Soy is by far the most abundant natural source of phytoestrogens, but they are

also found in apples, beets, cherries, dates, garlic, olives, plums, raspberries, squash and sweet potatoes.

Vegetarians tend to have more energy. Whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables are high in complex carbohydrates, so they supply the body with plenty of energizing fuel.

Vegetarians also suffer less with constipation, haemorrhoids and diverticulitis! Eating a lot of vegetables necessarily means consuming more fibre, which absorbs water and bulks up, helping your stools stay soft, so waste can be easily pushed out of the body.

A vegetarian diet is more environmentally friendly. Much of the grain we grow is fed to animals raised for slaughter. As a rough guide it takes 2,500 gallons of water, 5.5Kg / 12lbs of grain, nearly 16Kg /35lbs of topsoil and the energy equivalent of 4.5L /1 gallon of petrol, to produce one pound of beef! A vegetarian diet can sustain many more people, so is a more efficient use of resources.

Finally, a vegetarian diet is cheaper.

Eating vegetables, grains and fruits in place of beef, chicken and fish would cut individual food bills by an average of £500 per year.

If you are thinking about becoming vegetarian, or even just incorporating more vegetarian meals into your normal diet, there is lots of information and some great recipes on the website www.nationalvegetarianweek.org

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

In a great location, it’s only two miles from Peterborough city centre, and with free parking, it’s a perfect spot for some shopping and lunch and all raising money toward a great cause.

The café opens Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

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 café not only serves customers but also the local community. A host of activities to cater for the community are run every week.

Synergy Café is open weekly on Wednesdays. The Synergy café runs from 11am til 1pm and offers peer support and activities for people living with dementia and their carers.

If you’re feeling active, a walking group takes place on Tuesdays and Fridays.

For more information contact 01733 564670

Easy Midweek Curry VEGETARIAN

recipe Ingredients

Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 20-30 mins Serves 3

2 medium potatoes (350g/12oz), peeled and cut into 2cm chunks 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally ½ cauliflower (around 300g/10½oz), cut into small florets and halved 3 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil 1 large onion, coarsely grated or very finely chopped

1 tbsp medium or hot curry powder 1 x 227g tin chopped tomatoes 300ml/10fl oz vegetable or chicken stock (made with ½ cube), gluten-free if required 100g/3½oz frozen peas or two large handfuls young spinach leaves, or a mixture Plain yoghurt or vegan alternative, to serve Mango chutney, to serve

Method  Half-fill a saucepan with cold water and add the potatoes and carrots. Bring to the boil and cook gently for 8 minutes. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for a further 2 minutes. Drain everything in a colander and set aside.  Heat the oil in a large, nonstick frying pan or wide-based saucepan. Add the onion, and cook over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly until well softened and lightly golden. Add over the curry

powder and cook for 30 seconds, stirring all the time.  Add the tomatoes to the onions and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.  Add the stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the partially cooked vegetables and peas and simmer gently for 5-10 minutes until everything is tender. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water.  Serve immediately with yoghurt, mango chutney, and rice or naan.

Resist Vegan Kitchen

at Key Theatre, Embankment Rd., Peterborough Resist! started when Gareth Ellison’s solution to feeding hungry giggoers went down so well that he became inspired to take the idea to the next level. Since then Resist! has gone from strength to strength, wowing food lovers across the UK. Despite having a purely plant based menu, Gareth is at pains to point out that they aren’t trying to create an environment that only vegans are welcome in, their food has been enjoyed by people with a varied range of diets and tastes. Their street food in particular has proved to be a massive success across the board, with menu items like their legendary Resist! Doner Kebab, slow cooked sticky BBQ ribs, Fried Chickun varieties and their menu of loaded fries.

All the food is made from scratch, in house by the team.

Resist! pride themselves not only on providing groundbreaking incredible plant based food, but also solid ethics, holding ethics and sustainability high above all else. They are cruelty-free, profeminist, LGBTQIA+ friendly and community focused. They offer cruelty-free food, zero waste, carbon free certified dining, sweat shop free merchandise, safe spaces and grassroots arts. All within a welcoming to all, relaxed and fun environment.

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How local builder Local building firm Bernard Stokeley became a limited company in September 1955 but was in existence from 1945 and in the 1960s took on £1m contracts without disruption to any of its existing work. They were well known locally as the go-to contractors for all government departments and local authorities for building and civil engineering works On the industrial side they built factory/service space including the main factory, subsequent extensions, a single-storey office block and five-storey office block, restaurant and engineering complex at Perkins Engines Ltd, Eastfield. A new cabinet factory and offices, extensions, modification and maintenance to A.E.I. Hotpoint works at Morley Road/Celta Way in Woodston was undertaken

by Bernard Stokeley Ltd. Also, they were contracted to build the drawing office, modifications to

the factory, boiler house, cooling towers, roadway and drainage to Peter Brotherhood’s Walton works; plus the main factory, offices, extensions, new apprentice school and all roadways for Newall Engineering Ltd at Fletton.

Bernard Stokeley Ltd won the contracts on many public buildings and works including Peterborough Police Station, Bridge Street; the Nurses’ Home in Holdich Street (part of what was the building assets of Peterborough District Hospital, Midland Road); as well as

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Bernard Stokeley Ltd helped build and grow the city June & Vernon Bull – local historians and authors the main sewerage, complete with pump works, to bring Castor in to the city system.

Other notable public works that stand testament to Stokeley’s workmanship involve the building of the later extensions of what is now the Regional College but was Peterborough Technical College (see the December 2018 issue of Scene).

Stokeley also won contracts to build houses both in the public and private sectors including 150 houses and all works for Peterborough Rural District – not

forgetting the development of Stokeley’s own office and yard at Rose Gardens, Eastfield.

Bernard Stokely Ltd was the main contractor for the present railway station buildings as the old GNR booking hall and east side buildings were demolished in 1976 and replaced on an interim basis by Portacabins. The new buildings (which with alterations are those in use today) were opened in 1978 and officially opened by the Minister for Transport, Peterborough MP, Brian Mawhinney. These works were prior

to the additional extensions and modification carried out in 2012.

Today, Bernard Stokeley Ltd has a registered office at 90 Lincoln Road. Josephine Mary Louth took over the business from her late husband Eric in February 2016.

Throughout Peterborough’s long history it has faced and accepted many challenges including rapid growth – not from within – but from outside pressures and the city has always been willing to play its part in helping to solve the issues of additional housing, schools, factories, public buildings etc by

providing new developments.

New people, new thoughts, new industry, new cultural and recreational amenities assist with the city’s expansion. Local builders and the reservoir of resources in associated companies has been timely. Over many centuries, our city’s response to growth, individually and collectively, shows the capacities and capabilities of Peterborough Builders - from the largest to the smallest. It is hoped that in an expanding Peterborough its local builders will be permitted to play their full part.

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Garden of Surprises

May half term with Vivacity From holidays clubs to heritage events, themed activities to family days out, there are plenty of reasons to get excited this May half term with Vivacity.

Book your kid a place on one of our holiday clubs running between 28th - 31st May for kids ages 4-13. Vivacity run the holiday clubs in 4 of our venues, all open between 8:30am-5:30pm and offer themed days and fun activities.

These are now bookable until April 2020.

Help your child to reach their full potential with Vivacity’s intensive swimming courses at Jack Hunt pool and gym.

Our fully trained swim instructors teach additional skills and techniques that help kids to improve their confidence in the water, giving them a sense of accomplishment.

They’ll receive a swimming cap on the first day and a certificate at the end of the week. Our intensive swimming courses are taking place every school holiday and are bookable directly at Jack Hunt.

New this half term, take on the inflatable fun park course at Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre between 28 May - 2 June. Plus get involved with a range of activities, including: battle zone archery and bubble football. Book online to make sure you grab your space.

We’ll help you to get creative with library and archive events, including an interactive story - Alien’s Love Underpants invasion’ and ‘Super Suffragettes.’

Live animals are taking over the museum at Vivacity’s ‘Zooseum’ event, get up close with birds of prey and other animals. Also, uncover secrets of the museum’s natural history collection and how they can help us to look after wildlife today.

Learn all about ‘Villainous Vikings’ this half term at Flag Fen, visit the camps and watch the battle re-enactments, have a go at archery and much more.

Visit the Key Theatre and treat the family to a show. Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain is brand new and live on stage this half term. Plus, don’t miss Vivacity’s family films including Missing Link and Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun. And, the fun doesn’t stop there. Vivacity have you covered all year round with a range of activities including: Rollers sessions, inclusive sports, parties, Swim Academy lessons and much more.

Visit vivacity.org/holidayactivities for dates, times and booking where applicable.

Hamerton Zoo Park

Mirrors exaggerate, mazes confuse, squirts of water distract, the dank moss house captivates, transforming sculptures dazzle!

Plus the swivelling busts, basins of water jets and the mirrored maze . This is a fantastic place to bring a picnic and have lots of fun with the water, don’t forget your towels!

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Central Park - Peterborough Central Park attracts thousands of visitors of all ages to a delightfully restored and refurbished venue,facilities include a popular paddling pool, sunken garden, sensory garden, aviary and children’s play area..

Railworld Railworld has a large model railway, handson exhibits and picnic area. There are also Age of Steam exhibits and a Peterborough rail history display. Tel: 01733 344240 Oundle Road, Woodston.

Flag Fen Are you ready for adventure?

Flag Fen is the site of a mysterious timber causeway and platform made by people 3,500 years ago. Nearly 40 years after the first archaeological excavations you can still see

today part of the causeway and some of the spectacular objects found alongside it.

Flag Fen is also home to a play area, fascinating wildlife and the ‘Big Dig Tent’ - a dedicated area to give children their first experiences with archaeology and excavation. Go on a quest around the site this Easter for some awesome archaeology fun.

So, grab your wellies, get your hands dirty and have a go at digging through history...

Hamerton Zoo Park Hamerton Sawtry. A visit to Hamerton Zoo Park is a great day out for all the family.

There are over 100 species of rare and exotic animals to see. Tel 01832 293362

Peterborough Museum Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF Located in one of the city’s most historic buildings, Peterborough Museum has a wealth of stories to fascinate and enthral the whole family. With amazing objects and interactive displays for all ages, the collections comprise over 200,000 items of great national and international importance.

Call 01733 864 663 Email: museum@ vivacity.org

The fun way to explore Stamford

The fun way to explore Peterborough

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Stamford?

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Peterborough?

Then why not explore Stamford on this selfguided Treasure Hunt themed Treasure Trail.

As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure?

Then why not explore Peterborough on this self-guided Murder Mystery themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to eliminate the suspects to discover whodunit?

The Trail starts at the car park in Wharf Road and takes you on a circular tour past the famous George Hotel and across the meadows up to Sheep Market. Explore Red Lion Square and historic Broad Street before returning along High Street to the Arts and Tourist Centre in St Mary’s Street.

This non-circular Trail starts in the Car Haven car park and takes you through the key attractions of central Peterborough. Enjoy the green spaces, the river and the historic streets of the city centre before finishing at the doorstep of Peterborough Cathedral.

For information on prices and how to obtain a copy of these treasure trails and other trails in our region go to the website for further information. www.treasuretrails.co.uk

Flag Fen

Villainous Vikings at Flag Fen

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Thursy 9 May Alan Johnson - In My Life Stamford Corn Exchange at 7.30pm Alan Johnson is one of the most popular politicians of recent times and now a best-selling author, his memoirs selling half a million copies to date. Inspired by his latest book, In My Life, in this highly entertaining show Alan tells his personal story with the help of some of the music that has soundtracked his life, from growing up as an orphan in a West London slum in the 50s to becoming a postman before rising through the Labour Party ranks to hold several cabinet posts, including Home Secretary.

Tickets £19 Box office 01780 766455

29-31 May

May half-term is on its way, and excitement is mounting at Queensgate, because Dr Doo-Lot’s Pop-Up Pet Shop is coming to town!

Sat 18 May Helpston Gala 12 noon-4pm on Helpston Village Green (B1443.) Come and relax in this country village. BBQ , Pimms, teas, traditional games. Stalls: plants, books, toys, bric-a-brac; plus bouncy castle, vintage tractors, Fun Dog Show, exhibitions, John Clare Primary School choir & Ukele Band.

Walk to Remember

Mon 13 & 27 May Nature Tots

Tues 28 May Alice in Wonderland Tour

10 - 11.30am at Ferry Meadows

Stamford Corn Exchange 2pm

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. £3.50. 2+ years.

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01733 234193 www.nenepark.org.uk

Sun 12 May Cardboard Carnvial Puppet Show at Crowland Abbey Peterborough 4:30 - 7pm (last entry 1:00am)

This puppet-based theatrical show – which will be located in Central Square – is based in a busy pet shop that’s home to animals]. The animals from all around the world head off on a different exciting adventure each day, accompanied by jolly pet-shop owner Dr Doo-Lot and his helpful assistant!

For more information about Queensgate Shopping Centre, head to www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk

Mon 27 - Fri31 May M.A.D Multi Activity Days 9am - 5pm at Ferry Meadows Want something to do during the school holidays? Why not come and join in with one of our Multi Activity Days. Book one day or the whole week! £37 per day or £170 for the week. Any age.

Course Havoc

Sun 19 May Course Havoc

Sun 19 May Walk to Remember

At Stanground Sports Centre 11:30 am Ages: 6+ Price: £15 (6-15) £25(16+).

in support of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

Course Havoc is a brand new obstacle 5K coming to the city.

From sumo-wrestlers, hay bales, water guns, to slip & slides, there will be tons of obstacles to tackle all in aid of Peterborough based charity, Kidney Research UK. It’s a fun-filled day for all the family, boasting live bands, dance groups

Sat 25 May May Half Term Holiday Trail

Kidney Research UK 01733 367841

01733 234193 www.nenepark.org.uk

Thursday 30 May

Wildlife Day 11am - 4pm at Ferry Meadows

Fri31 May Birdwatching for families

and local food stalls.

Collect a trail sheet and hunt for clues around Ferry Meadows. Collect a prize at the end. £1. Any age.

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01733 234193 www.nenepark.org.uk

10am - 4.30pm at Ferry Meadows

10am - 2pm at Ferry Meadows Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts. £1 per craft. Any age.

A wildlife themed day for all the family. Come and see what Peterborough has to offer from spotting minibeasts to meeting mammals. Local conservation and wildlife groups will be in the Park with a variety of activities for all to enjoy. Any age.

Dr Doo-Lot’s Pop-Up Pet Shop will run daily from 29-31 May, from 11am-4pm.

Children will be able to get involved in the interactive performances and after each show they will have the chance to pose for photos with the animal puppets.

The shows will run every hour on the hour and will change to a different adventure each day.

Wednesday 29 May Wild Wednesday

For more information visit our website: www.kidneyresearchuk.org or call us free on: 0300 303 1100 to make a donation.

At The Boathouse, Peterborough, PE3 6GA Registration opens from 10am, Warm Up begins at 11am

10.30am - 12pm & 1.30 - 3pm at Ferry Meadows Come and see what birds are around the park at this time of year in this fun event for children and families. £2. 5+ years.

01733 234193 www.nenepark.org.uk

To sign up please visit (www.sueryder.org/supportus/fundraise/events/thorpehall-walk-to-remember-2019)

Sat 25 May A Spring Fling Phoenix Belles Burlesque Stamford Corn Exchange at 7.30pm After the roaring success of our previous show All That Sass, Phoenix Belles Burlesque are back with even more!

Tickets £16.00 Box Office 01780 766455

Thurs 30 May Funhouse Comedy Club Comedy Night The Lightbox Cafe Bar in Peterborough. 8.30 - 11pm Topping the bill is writer, broadcaster and Scottish Comedian of the Year 2017 www.funhousecomedy.co.uk Please see more events in Theatre Scene on page 35

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MUSIC Stamford Corn Exchange Box Office 01780 766455 Broad St, Stamford PE9 1PX

Tues 7 May Dr John Cooper Clarke The Luckiest Guy Alive Tour 8pm. Poet, Movie Star, Rock Star, TV & Radio Presenter, Comedian, Social & Cultural Commentator.

Samm’s T29 Bridge St, Peterborough PE1 1HJ T: 01733 347677 / 07942801905

Sat 4 May Children of the Revolution Sun 5 May Funked Up Mon 6 May Jazz Underground Sat 11 May Third Stone from the Sun Wed 15 May Good Shout! Open Mic Fri 17 May Twisted on Tour Sat 18 May Matty Haynes Sat 25 May Cubans & Cognac Sun 26 May Lizzy on the Loose

John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original ‘people’s poet’. Since then his career has spanned cultures, audiences, art forms and continents.

Today, JCC is as relevant and vibrant as ever, and his influence just as visible on today’s pop culture. Aside from his trademark ‘look’ continuing to resonate with fashionistas young and old, and his poetry included on national curriculum syllabus, his effect on modern music is huge.

His influence can be heard within the keen social observations of the Arctic Monkeys and Plan B. These collaborations mean that John has been involved in 2 global number 1 albums in the last 2 years Tickets £19

Sat 11 May The Elvis Years The Story of The King

The 13th Botolph Festival is on – with old and new attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

Wed 29 May Once Upon a time in Peterborough

7.30pm. The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ Elvis Presley.

On offer are children’s activities, craft stalls, a “pop-up Beer Garden” and well-tested delicious food and drink.

Fri 31 May Fondue Fridays

This fully live energetic show charts the life and career of one of the worlds iconic performers.

Sat 1 June Third Stone from the Sun

Tickets £23

14, 15 & 16 June Festival on the Green

Highlights include Village Fete activities, the Palmerston Ukulele Band, the annual Dog Show and Bake-Off competition.

Fri 7 June Cellar Full O’ Soul

Arena displays and demos are booked and local band Tiger Club will play on Saturday night.

Sat 8 June The Deps

Sunday rounds off the weekend with an informal Church Service and music from the Yarwell & Nassington Britannia Brass Band.

Sat 15 June Division

The local festival is funded by Orton Longueville Parish Council, Peterborough City Council and many local donors.

19 June Good Shout! Open Mic 22 June Nick Corney & The Buzz Rats

Sat 18 May The Tina Turner Experience Simply The Best Stamford Corn Exchange at 7.30pm Full of hits like “Private Dancer”, “Nutbush City Limits”, “Proud Mary”, “River Deep Mountain High” and “Let’s Stay Together” to name but a few, this show is the ultimate night out.

7 & 8 June Sister Act - ESPA 7.30pm Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless.

Tickets £15 Concs. £13

Sat 15 June The History Of The Sixties Feat Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich and many more ... 7.30pm The Sixties was an incredible decade, and now you have the chance to be part of that swinging era.Featuring the following top acts recreating that memorable part of history.

Tickets £22

Sat 22 June The Beached Boys The Beach Boys Tribute Show 7.30pm The Beached Boys were founded in 1999 from the remnants of a Beach Boys inspired band called Endless Summer The idea to form a new band originated from a request from a television company for them to appear in a programme hosted by Ann Robinson based on American themes.

Hits like ‘Little Deuce Coup’, ‘I get Around’, ‘Surfin Safari’ and ‘Help Me Rhonda’ should get you yearning for the sun and surf.

Powerful vocals, backing singers and fabulous professional dancers with electrifying dance routines make

With their neatly trimmed harmonies, the Beached Boys magically capture the original sixties surfing sound of the Beach Boys. In the sixties, at the height of their original popularity, the Beach Boys propagated their own variant on The American Dream, painting a dazzling picture of beaches, parties and endless summers.

Tickets £20 concessions £18

Tickets £18 Conc. £17

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Charters

Town Bridge, PE1 1FP Peterborough 01733 315 700

Hot on the heels of Charters Annual Easter Beer Fest, comes The Cider & Gin Festival, you will be able to enjoy 20 + ciders and 30+ different gins. The festival will commence at Midday on Thursday 23 May and run through to the end the Bank Holiday on Monday 27 May Sunday 26 May sees the start of this year’s Summer Sundays, kicking off proceedings these year are The Nuggets, one of the area’s finest bands who play tribute to all things 60’s. Summer Sundays provide fantastic live music in the garden every Sunday thru to the end of August, free, family friendly entertainment now in its tenth year.

(In the case of bad weather the bands will play on the boat).

Fri 3 May Indie Night 9pm

Sun 26 May The Nuggets 3pm

Sat4 May Originals night 10:30pm

Fri 31 May Sounds of the Suburbs

Sunday 5 May Ian & Kat 3pm Sat 11 May Steve Hooker 10:30pm Sun 12 May Matt Howard 3pm Fri 17 May Vinyl 8pm Sat 18 May Whisky Twist 10:30pm Sun 19 May Steel Union 3pm Thurs 23 May Cider & Gin Festival from Midday

Fri 24 May Another Girl Another Planet 10:30pm Sat 25 May Porky Pig 10:30pm

(DJ Vinyl Night 8pm)

Fri 24 May Another Girl Another Planet 10:30pm Sat 25 May Porky Pig 10:30pm Sun 26 May The Nuggets 3pm Fri 31 May – Sounds of the Suburbs (DJ Vinyl Night 8pm)

Sun June 2 Tallawah Sun June 9 The Midas Touch Sun June 16 Groove Cartell Sun June 23 The High Rollers Sun June 30 Children of the Rev

Mama Liz’s Bar & Voodoo Lounge

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Saturday 4 May

Fri 17 May

Solid Entertainments Presents -

Ouse Valley Singles Club The Ouse...

Chantel McGregor + The Wilbur Project + Lexie Green The Blues came calling first, but rock was always waiting around the corner. Well it would be, wouldn’t it? Coming from the deep south, it was inevitable, but living in the deep south of a major Yorkshire City, there’s a gritty hard edge to life!

7:30pm £14 Advance / £16 On the door Tickets www.solidentertainments.com/presents. htm#CHANTEL-TOUR

Sat 11 May The Funk Rises The aim of these series of gigs is to raise cash and create awareness of lesser known or locally based charities. Magpas Air Ambulance is a crucial service which has helped to save many lives in the East of England and beyond. On the decks will be The Pure Niceness Crew & Levan Stapleton in the Voodoo Lounge, Asif Shaheed, Lady J, DJ Geeman16 and a guest DJ upstairs.

8pm Entry £5 on door

The Ouse Valley Singles Club are one of the most original outfits currently playing the live circuit.

Currently fully self-promoted with only the aid of their online videos and huge social media presence, The Ouse Valley Singles Club have built a massive following of loyal fans that builds with every gig they play and every video they release. Quite possibly one of the hardest working bands around, having gigged almost every weekend over the last two honing their craft and polishing their act which is a combination of original music mixed with hilarious stand up and crowd interaction.

Doors 8.30pm Tickets: £12 www.seetickets.com

Sat 1June Voodoo Lounge Live Presents

EEVAH + Special Guests 8pm Tickets £10 www.wegottickets.com

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THEATRE Alice in Wonderland Tour 2019

The Key Theatre Wed 8 May European Arts present

The Trials of Oscar Wilde 7:30pm Following a sell-out west End run, European Arts Company presents this brilliant dramatisation of the libel and criminal trials of Oscar Wilde, written by his grandson Merlin Holland.

Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and the zenith of Wilde’s career. Less than 100 days later, he found himself a common prisoner sentenced to two years hard labour. So what happened during the trials and what did Wilde say? Was he persecuted or the author of his own downfall? Using the actual words spoken in court, we can feel what it was like to be in the company of a flawed genius - as this less than ideal husband is suddenly reduced to a man of no importance.

Tickets for this performance are £13.50 Full Price (inc fees) https://vivacity.org/vivacity-venues/the-key-theatre

22 - 25 May The Lamphouse Theatre presents

The History Boys Fancy an evening of entertainment? Book your tickets for The History Boys 22-25 May. This hilarious and touching comedy is being brought to the Key Theatre, Peterborough by the team at Lamphouse Theatre. Full of live music, fun and energy, our latest production is a guaranteed great night out! Tickets £15 / £12.50 and group discounts are available: https://vivacity.org/wha…/theatre-and-arts/the-history-boys/

Wed 5 - Sat 8 June Peterborough Playgoers Presents

Deathtrap The Key Studio at 7:45pm (plus 2:30pm Matinee) Unknown dramatist Clifford Anderson has sent his new thriller to award-winning Broadway author Sidney for comment - or has he.

Without a success to his credit for some years, Sidney plots with his reluctant wife Myra about how best to plagiarize ‘Deathtrap’ and when Clifford turns up to discuss the play with the ‘Master’, events take a sinister turn.

Tickets £14 Full Price (no fees) 01733 207239 (https://vivacity.org/whatson/theatre-and-arts)

Nene Park Sat 8 June Whispering woods - Star Flower Bringing their brand new performance; Star Flower to Ferry Meadows - Whispering Woods create performances in woodland and parks bringing ancient tales to life using circus acrobatics 4 - 5.15pm & 6 - 7.15pm £10 adults£6 children 3yrs+ For more details on all events visit www.nenepark.org.uk or telephone 01733 234193

Stamford Corn Exchange Tues 28 May Alice in Wonderland Tour 2019 Stamford Corn Exchange at 2pm Join Alice down the rabbit hole in her magical adventures through Wonderland in this brand-new staging of Lewis Carroll’s family favourite ‘Alice In Wonderland.’

Come and join the tea party and meet the Mad Hatter, The White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts plus many more exciting colourful characters!

This exciting and playful take on the tale features a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family!

Tickets £13 Concessions £11 Box office 01780 766455 www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk/

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Take a fresh look with Platform8 Clear your diary from 7-17 May for Season 6 of the Platform8 Festival in Peterborough, as Jumped Up Theatre bring an astonishing line-up of shows to a venue very near you.

Juliet & Romeo

COAT- Confessions Of A Teenager

Headlining is Lost Dog’s Juliet & Romeo – this fresh take on the classic love story explores how the star-crossed couple might have fared had they lived happily ever after. Does teenage passion survive parental angst?

This smart, sexy and funny dance-theatre show, performed by the charismatic and award-winning Ben Duke and the smouldering Solene Weinachter, brings it’s national tour, which includes the Linbury Theatre at The Royal Opera House, to Stanground College & Sports Centre on Thursday 9 May for a public performance, and for a schools’ matinee Friday 10 May. From Covent Garden to Stanground – now that’s impressive!

Now Is The Time To Say Nothing has an equally inspiring pedigree.

Created at London’s Young Vic Theatre the 2019 tour of this show started at the Old Vic in Bristol and will land at Peterborough Regional College for Friday 10 and Sat 11 May. Acclaimed theatre-director Caroline Williams has created a stunning, immersive video and audio travelogue with Syrian film-maker Reem Karssli. Audiences start with headphones and a TV set and follow Reem’s journey from war-torn Damascus to her reluctant escape.

By Kate Hall

Now Is The Time breaks down the barriers of 24-hour news and social media, to focus on one individual, human story, which will touch you like no other show this year.

You also need to keep you diary clear for MTV and YouTube spoken-word star Yomi Sode.

COAT- Confessions Of A Teenager is at the Millenium Centre on Eastfield Road/Dickens Street for one performance only on Friday 10 May. Yomi traces family memories and maps hopes for his future, as a young black man trying to defeat stereotypes, through food and stories that have been handed down from generations. You get to eat Yomi’s cooking as part of the show, which will be followed by music by DJ Red Snapper.

A good night out is also guaranteed with Elise Heaven’s She’s A Good Boy at The Brewery Tap on Sunday 12 May. Fresh from an acclaimed tour and sell-out shows at Battersea Arts Centre Elise’s stories and songs about one person’s non-binary experience will open your hearts and make you laugh about absurdities, such as men’s vs women’s socks and dehumanising corporate uniform codes.

Now Is The Time To Say Nothing

Kaleidoscope There are also more shows at The Key Theatre, from Kaleidoscope Thurs 9-Sat 11 May, a babies show about lights, to Talia Randall’s raucous spoken word cabaret, What Words Are Ours?, which incorporates spoken word, BSL, captioning and a star-studded line-up including Zoe McWinney.

She’s A Good Boy

This is the best theatre you will see all year in Peterborough, make sure you don’t miss a moment!

Tickets start at £5, with lots of concessions. For more information, plus ticket links and news of free family theatre, workshops and talks with Caroline Williams and Lost Dog, go to www.jumpeduptheatre.com or check Platform8 out on social media.

The Undercroft Theatre

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Peterborough’s quirky hidden gem

If you go down the escalators in Serpentine Green, Hampton, you will find a most unusual and surprising treasure? Amongst the corporate jungle of Tesco type goliaths is a quirky world of drama, art and creativity.

I’ve been a few times now to The Undercroft, Hampton’s performing arts theatre, and each time I’ve been fascinated by the space which sits in such contrast to the somewhat soulless world above.

In the inviting, vibrant front of house area, we were immersed into an alternative setting with art adorning the walls, a small bar, random tables and chairs with colourful, crocheted table coverings, a sofa area, puppets, a story-telling giant, huge dream catchers and lanterns hanging down from above, as well as displays and information about the theatre and upcoming productions. It’s a feast for the senses and imagination! Through

the black, curtained doorway, we were then taken to the intimate, dark performance space with rows of tiered seating so close to the action that you really are part of it.

The theatre was set up in 2016 by Eastern Angles, a theatre company which focuses on touring new writing to theatres, often in unusual spaces, across East Anglia.

It is funded by the Arts Council England and its mission is “to provide high quality theatre, to maintain and promote a regional identity, to tour to theatre, nontheatre and community venues, and to develop and produce new and original work.” As well as productions by Eastern Angles, The

By Carla Jones

Undercroft is also host to a number of other local theatre groups and community groups. On Saturday 6th April we saw a brilliant and hilarious production of ‘Shakespeare in a Suitcase- Romeo and Juliet’ by The Lamphouse theatre company, which at just 45 minutes was a perfect introduction to the world of Shakespeare for my young children.

They sat in wide-eyed awe at the multiple character changes, singing, dancing, guitar playing and Shakespearean world of Romeo and Juliet performed at break-neck speed with comedic spontaneity by just two exceptional actors! Recently I’d also been to see a very talented friend perform with The Mask

theatre group in ‘Edith in the Dark’, a ghostly, tense and spooky offering which was perfect in the dark interior of The Undercroft. Other theatre groups, cabaret performances, Jazz musicians, youth drama groups and community projects all use the space to explore and develop local talent and creativity.

Have a look and discover what’s on offer in this quirky, hidden gem underneath Serpentine Green. You may be surprised!

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YAC Peterborough Auditions YAC Peterborough will be holding auditions in June for our Saturday Stage and Screen Academy - and we want to encourage anyone interested to visit our website and register whether you have had prior acting experience or not. As long as you are interested in acting and having fun, then that is all we want from our students at first! Confidence-building is part of what we do and as branch director, my

constant refrain is “there is no such thing as right or wrong; it’s your personal choices as an actor that matter.”

As regular readers of Scene Magazine will know, we are a long-established, proven training ground and agency for aspiring actors aged between 12 and 18 in particular.

In May, we will have performed our original devised comedy diS.TOPia at the Key Theatre

By Simon Nader

in Peterborough and for many of our older students this will be the last YAC show before moving on to drama school. I cannot wait to welcome them all as fellow professionals soon and to find the next generation of Young Actors! @youngactorsco www.theyoungactorscompany.com

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Queensgate is delighted to announce that Soul Happy has extended its tenancy at Westgate Arcade following a successful trial trading period of three months.

Wellbeing Centre to Stay at Westgate Arcade The award-winning, non-profit wellbeing centre aims to help the people of Peterborough to become the best that they can possibly be, by offering therapies designed to help them find safety; learn more about their potential; take control of their life; build resilience; and reduce stress, anxiety or lack of motivation. It also seeks to embrace people with kindness, great values and ethics.

Kim Coley, Managing Director at Soul Happy, said: “We have settled in well – it’s been very popular. The feedback is that people have really enjoyed having something like this – many have said ‘this is just what Peterborough – and Westgate Arcade – needs!’. It just shows that if you can get the right balance

of wellbeing and ethical options, it can be the perfect place to succeed. We are very much looking forward to the future; we want to build on this momentum and welcome any ethical and conscious souls to be part of our tribe.”

Queensgate’s Centre Director Mark Broadhead added: “We are delighted that Soul Happy is staying. Wellbeing is so important and it’s great to know people can come here to Westgate Arcade for a pick-me-up or some self-care when they need it. Westgate Arcade is renowned for its independent retailers selling unique and quirky products and services so it’s great to keep Soul Happy on board.”

The Westgate Arcade premises has become Soul Happy’s second

home, from which it offers a range of products that tick certain ethical and wellbeing standards, from low waste or toxic-free to handmade plant-based and vegan items.

The centre sells jewellery books, ceremonial cacao, art, crafts, rugs, bags, candles and more.

Soul Happy’s services are wideranging and include everything from aromatherapy massage, fitness training and counselling, to trauma recovery, reflexology and nutrition. It also offers workshops including meditation and mindfulness, cacao ceremonies, retreats, blessingways, laughter sessions, pay-it-forward meetings, reiki courses, vegan food shares, sustainability meet-up groups and more.

On selected days you’ll even find drop-in pamper sessions including massages, reiki and Indian head massages, so people can continue to honour their wellbeing while going about their busy lifestyle.

Kim added: “Our vision continues – to work towards sustainable wellbeing, helping people be the best version of themselves, whilst creating a more conscious community within our city and beyond. We are helping good souls to revive, develop and grow and be more of the change that they want to see in the world; we are working together to help our people, our city and our planet.”

Soul Happy can also come into workplaces to offer its services to employees.

Find out more about Soul Happy at www.facebook.com/SoulHappyCentre/ or www.soulhappy.org.uk

Free NHS Health Checks for City Residents Free NHS health checks are being offered to residents aged 40-74 years to help detect early health issues before they do real damage

The 20-30 minutes checks, which are funded by Peterborough City Council will include monitoring blood pressure, weight, cholesterol and lifestyle factors that influence health.

By booking a check residents could find out how likely they are to get heart or kidney disease, diabetes or have a stroke in the future and if

the likelihood is high, advice on how to reduce this. Those aged over 65 are also told about the signs and symptoms of dementia.

Dr Liz Robin, director of public health for Peterborough City Council, said: “This is a great opportunity to find out early if you are at risk of a stroke, diabetes,

a heart attack, or many other life threatening conditions.

Residents aged between 40-74 years who do not currently have a long-term health condition can book a FREE NHS Health Check by visiting (www.healthypeterborough.org. uk/2018-19/heart-health/hve-youhad-your-nhs-health-check

If you’re aged between 40-74 and do not currently have a long-term health condition you should have an NHS Health Check every five years. Call or visit your GP now to get your Free NHS Health Check.

Alternatively, visit the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/Conditions/nhs-health-check/Pages/NHS-Health-Check.aspx.

If you cannot find time for your FREE NHS Health check at your GP Surgery, Book it with Everyone Health’s Changepoint Lifestyle Service at a clinic near you on O333 005 0093 or changepointcambs@everyonehealth.co.uk.

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Local Slimmer Relaunches Groups in the Ortons Helen Johns, who lost 5 ½ stone, is excited to be relaunching the Slimming World groups in the Orton area of Peterborough, offering 5 sessions per week Helen says “Having struggled with my weight most of my adult life I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step towards making changes for a healthier and slimmer future.

When I became a Slimming World Consultant almost 1 year ago my aim was to ensure my groups offered a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment for my members to get the motivation and inspiration they needed to achieve their dream personal target weight and I am proud to be achieving this. Obesity is at crisis point nationally and with over 92,500 people in Peterborough who are overweight I want to ensure we can help as many people as possible”.

Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish, you are never hungry, and no foods are banned so there’s no deprivation.

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Getting a balanced, nutritious diet of complex carbs, healthy fats and protein is really important.

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Welcome to Senior Scene We are excited to be the only magazine in the area with a dedicated section for people over 60 and their families. A growing age group, there are now over 15.3 million people in the UK aged 60 and above. Most are still very active, many are still working and are a very valued section of our society. Senior Scene aims to create a community from which to give readers information on what is happening in our area and the services on offer.

We are interested in local people, their stories, their hobbies and what interests them. We would like to know about clubs, societies and attractions.

Let’s connect with each other, spread the word and bring a bit of happiness to everyone. If you have any information you would like to share, please contact us.

This month, Carla talks about the importance of grandparents in our families.

Life’s just

Grand

By Carla Jones

It’s a common sight in playgrounds, indoor soft play centres, and at the school gates to see many grandparents involved in the daily lives of their grandchildren With exorbitant costs of childcare for the majority of working parents, many grandparents are now a necessary and valuable part of the childcare. According to Gransnet.com “9.1 million now make up Britain’s Grandparent Army, as the number of grandparent childminders has risen by 49% since 2009.” This is clearly central to the lives of many parents, not only saving them money but contributing to the economy by enabling women to return to work when it might not have been otherwise viable. My own children have benefited greatly from spending time with their grandparents, both as part of their pre-school childcare and as providing sleepovers to give us rare nights out! We are lucky enough to have both sets of grandparents and our children adore spending time with all of them. They laugh, they play, they learn and they gain an insight into the history and traditions of our families. On many occasions my children have surprised me with a seemingly random piece of knowledge; when I ask ‘How do you know that?’ the response is normally ‘Grandpa told me.’ Of course!

This is great for parents and their children but what about the grandparents? Is it just a convenient childcare solution leaving grandparents feeling used and exhausted, or are there actual benefits for the grandparents too?

Time spent with grandchildren can keep grandparents physically active, but the advantages for mental health are even more important. It’s about talking, the empowering

passing on of knowledge and about having the undivided attention of young children who hang on their every word. Grandparents have time that often parents don’t and children adore their grandparents for this. It is this which can bring an affirming sense of self-worth which is a powerful antidepressant.

Grandparents also get the chance to be more fun and lenient than they were with their own children. Chocolate breakfast cereals, jumping on beds and staying up late were all forbidden to me as a child- my own children though are indulged (quite rightly) with these grandparent treats!

Research shows that spending time with grandchildren can actually improve grandparents’ health, with some reports even suggesting that looking after grandchildren can lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

The channel 4 programme, Old people’s Home for Four Year Olds showed an intergenerational project in which a group of young children shared activities with the residents of Lark Hill Retirement Village with extraordinary results.

The social experiment measured the health and happiness of the residents by tracking changes in cognition, mood and depression over a six week period. Most interesting was the significant change in the mental health of the residents. Initially all the participants were identified as suffering from some sort of depression, but this had completely disappeared by the end of the experiment.

I spoke to a group of grandparents who spend time regularly with their grandchildren and they unanimously agreed that it is a

“privilege and pleasure” which they all enjoy.

“We feel that it keeps us mentally alert and stimulated, both in terms of keeping them safe, when out and about, and keeping in touch with things which interest them. It’s good to hear about their friendships, activities and think of how they differ from those as we were growing up.” Another grandparent spoke about how much they learn from their grandchildren in terms of technology, social media, films and music. “It’s good to talk about their interests, hobbies and social lives- it keeps us aware of things to which we might otherwise be oblivious.”

Grandparents can be involved in many different ways as a lot can depend on the age, fitness and health of the grandparents, as well as where the families live. One of the grandparents told me about her grandchildren who live abroad. “If it hadn’t been for Facetime I would have had a very distant relationship with my grandchildren. As it is I’ve always had regular contact with them and feel part of their lives, even though they live so far away. When we do meet up the relationship is already established and we easily pick up from the last conversation.”

With loneliness becoming a major problem for the older generation it’s vital that families maintain respectful relationships with grandparents, in whatever form that takes.

Grandparents get the attention, the love and sense of purpose which can clearly play a major role in maintaining or improving mental health. They can also hand the children back at the end of the day… Win win!

https://theconversation.com/what-happened-when-we-introduced-four-year-olds-to-an-old-peoples-home-82164

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Dementia Action Week 21 – 27 May Dementia is not an inevitable part of getting older – while it’s true that the majority of people with dementia are over 65, the condition is not a normal part of getting older. The likelihood of developing dementia rises with age, but it’s not a given that an older person will develop it. In the UK over 40,000 people under 65 have dementia.

Dementia Walks in Central Park, Peterborough Walks start at 11:00am expected end time approx. 12:30pm From the Buttercross Café, Central Park Dates for 2019 16 May 15 Aug 21 Nov 20 Jun 19 Sep 12 Dec – Christmas Party 18 July 17 October For further information contact: Bernadetta Omondi E: bernie@bhmpeterborough.org

A Former Dementia Carer will receive a Royal Welcome Heather Hooper from Peterborough, will join others at St James’s Palace as a finalist in Alzheimer’s Society’s 2019 People Awards. They recognise both volunteers and employees at the charity who make incredible contributions within their community and to people affected by dementia.

Three years ago Heather decided to turn her own experiences of dementia into something positive.

She said: “I cared for my mum who lived with dementia for eight years. During that time I witnessed the lack of understanding people had around the condition and how a little education would go a long way.”

Five months after her mum’s death she became a Dementia Friend and pledged an action to help more people understand what it is like for someone living with dementia. She became a Dementia Friends Champion and now raises awareness in schools, local businesses and community groups across Peterborough. In addition she visits Peterborough City Hospital once a month to deliver awareness talks to Healthcare Assistants and widely promotes services available at the City’s Dementia Resource Centre.

Alzheimer’s Society’s Royal Patron HRH Princess Alexandra, will host the awards ceremony on Thursday 23 May.

Become a Dementia Friend Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends Initiative allows people to learn a little bit more about what it’s like to live with dementia and then turn that understanding into action.

Alzheimer’s Society is powering the growing dementia movement for change and has already seen over 2.8 million people become Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends across the UK. To find your nearest Dementia Friend Information Session, visit www. dementiafriends.org.uk or contact the Dementia Resource Centre in Peterborough on 01733 893853

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Silver Screen The Key Theatre Memories are Made of This Members of Peterborough’s Dementia Resource Centre have recorded memories they can treasure forever through a new partnership with Serpentine Green.

Ahead of Dementia Action Week (21 – 27 May), people from Dementia Resource Centre and their carers, together with staff from Serpentine Green, spent a morning recording soundbites about their lives.

Each participant had the opportunity to talk about their hobbies, families and experiences living in Peterborough. At the end of the session, they received a CD of their memories as a keepsake for their family and friends.

David Wait, centre manager at Serpentine Green, said: “Dementia is a condition that affects many people across the community.

Here at Serpentine Green, we want all our shoppers to have an enjoyable experience.

Claire Jenkins, Head of Community Engagement at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “It’s

fantastic that the team from Serpentine Green and Dementia Resource Centre have united against dementia by documenting memories of people affected by the condition.

“In the UK, one person develops dementia every three minutes and almost everyone knows someone whose life has been affected.

Yet too many people face the condition alone, without adequate support. At Alzheimer’s Society we are determined to change this, as it is vital that people living with dementia feel included in their local community and able to live the lives they want.

“This Dementia Action Week, Alzheimer’s Society is calling on everyone to unite and take actions, big or small, to improve the everyday lives of people affected by dementia.”

All tickets are £4 or £3 for Key Theatre Club members. Book online at vivacity.org or call Box Office on 01733 207239. For more information on how to join the Key Theatre Club and gain discounts to Silver Screenings and other select shows please email ktclub@outlook.com

All is True

Tuesday 7 May at 11am The year is 1613, and Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground.

Devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family.

Haunted by the death of his only son, Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationship with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as a husband and father.

Certificate: 12A Approximate running time: 1 hour 40 mins

The Aftermath

Friday 17 May at 11am In 1946 Rachael Morgan arrives in the ruins of Hamburg to be reunited with her husband, Lewis, who is a British colonel charged with rebuilding the shattered city. As they set off for their new home, Rachael is stunned to discover that Lewis has made an unexpected decision: They will be sharing the grand house with its previous owners, a German widower and his troubled daughter. In this charged atmosphere, enmity and grief give way to passion and betrayal.

Certificate: 15 Approximate running time: 1 hour 35 mins

The White Crow

Tuesday 18 June at 11am Young Rudolf Nureyev becomes a top ballet dancer in Russia, but a life-changing visit to Paris soon makes him seek asylum in France.

Certificate: 12A Approximate running time: 2 hours 7 mins

Rocketman

‘Rocketman’ is an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard.

Certificate: 12A Approximate running time: TBC

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The Silver Line The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We also offer telephone friendship where we match volunteers with older people based on their interests, facilitated group calls, and help to connect people with local services in their area

The Silver Line Helpline The Silver Line is the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK open every day and night of the year. Our specially trained helpline team:  Offer information, friendship and advice.  Link callers to local groups and services.

Fit at Fifty ... and beyond

 Offer regular friendship calls.  Protect and support older people who are suffering abuse and neglect.

68% of calls to the helpline are made at night and weekends.

Who can use The Silver Line The Silver Line is a helpline and friendship service for people aged 55 and over.

All helpline calls are free The Silver Line Helpline is free to callers.

Attention over-fifties! When was the last time you visited a gym? You kind of know you should be making an effort, right? But do excuses such as ‘too expensive’; ‘lack of time’, and ‘no motivation’, sound familiar? Or maybe like me you have a pathological fear of lycra? By Sharon Clement

All costs of calls are covered by The Silver Line. We rely entirely on donations from organisations and people who care about the welfare and safety of older people. Find out more about how to support The Silver line here.

But assuming you have no major health problems we can tackle this issue in bite-size chunks.

As an over-fifty myself (quite a lot over if I’m honest) I overcame my own gym-phobia and have been reaping the rewards since.

Motivation This is the key. You need a specific goal. I wanted to achieve a healthier lifestyle with improved cardiovascular fitness.

Time Look in your diary and you will find a spare hour at least once, or better still, two or three times a week.

Cost Can be as expensive or affordable as you want. A ladiesonly gym with a personal trainer can be expensive, but a mixed gym membership in off-peak hours brings the cost down considerably and you can still get instruction and advice from an on-site trainer. Most gyms now take membership fees on a monthly direct debit basis.

Clothing Lycra isn’t compulsory, but clothes must be comfortable, and this includes your undergarments.

Remember, it’s not a fashion parade and chafed tender bits will put you off exercise forever!

If you’re feeling hesitant repeat to yourself, “I can do this; I want a healthier and fitter me; I have the time to do this”. This is your Mantra. Say it often enough and you will start to believe it. Don’t be put off by glum folk who say it’s all a waste of time.

Mix with positive people who will

Callers are free to express their feelings, and describe their lives honestly, and can trust us to respect their privacy.

encourage you and improve your self-esteem.

Metabolism slows down as you get older and this can lead to weight gain, but exercise helps keep weight on an even keel because you build lean muscle. You also improve your immune system and cardiovascular system; reduce bad cholesterol and boost brain-power. Research shows that only 32% of men and 21% of women aged over 50 in England undertake some form of regular exercise. In the over-65’s this drops to 17% of men and 12% of women, and in Scotland the figures are even less!

The trainers at your Gym will discuss the best way to get you back into shape. If you haven’t exercised before or for a long while they will advise that you start slowly and build up gradually.

Good instructors are enthusiastic and well-trained and will arrange a set of exercises to suit to you. Before you know it, you’ll have a routine e.g.

5 minutes bike, 5 minutes treadmill, 5 minutes weights. It will only take a few sessions before you improve and begin to compete with yourself.

You’ll notice the benefits of improved posture; glowing skin; improved breathing, zest and vitality almost immediately.

We are all living longer but perhaps we should also be aiming to live more healthily too.

All helpline calls are confidential The Silver Line is a confidential helpline.

In cases of abuse or neglect, with the callers’ permission, we will involve specialist safeguarding organisations such as Action on Elder Abuse or the appropriate social services team.

Silver Line Telephone Friends If callers would like to be put in touch with a Silver Line Friend, they can enjoy a regular weekly friendship telephone call. Silver Line Friends are volunteers who have contacted The Silver Line because they enjoy talking to older people.

Calls are free for both parties, as costs are covered

by The Silver Line through donations.

We match the older person to like-minded volunteers, based on their interests and preferences. It is not a counselling service and Silver Line Friends will not meet, or know the telephone numbers of the people they speak to.

Silver Circles Silver Circles are facilitated group telephone calls where people with shared interests can discuss topics that interest them with a wider group. This is enjoyed by people who would like to speak with more than one person at a time.

Calls are free for people taking part, as costs are covered by The Silver Line.

Silver Connects The Silver Connects team provides older people with more intensive support, advice, and help with connecting to local services. Since launching in November 2015, the team has worked on issues ranging from housing and health issues, to finding lunch clubs and even financial concerns. www.thesilverline.org.uk Need help? Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

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How you’re Baking a Difference In the average time it takes to bake a batch of cakes, six people in the UK will develop dementia. It is now the leading cause of death in England and Wales, overtaking both cancer and heart disease.

Your Cupcake Day can help to fund pioneering research, crucial support services and vital care. By hosting your day, you are uniting with us in the fight against the UK’s biggest killer.

Until the day we find a cure, because of Cupcakers like you, Alzheimer’s Society can continue to be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they’re going through.

Cupcake Day has raised £2.7 million since 2016 – let’s make this year our biggest yet!

Sign up to host a Cupcake Day today.

0300 222 5770 cupcakeday@alzheimers.org.uk

Age UK Peterborough Information and Advice Did you know that Age UK Peterborough can help with the following:• Home Support (shopping/housework) • Gardening/Maintenance • Friendship clubs • Insurance • Funeral Plans/Will service/Legal services All information and advice are free and confidential.

Call 01733 564185 Email - reception@ageukpeterborough.org.uk www.ageukpeterborough.org.uk

Did you know? ...

Blueberries for anti-aging Blueberries are a superfood, they are sweet, nutritious and very popular. Low in calories and incredibly good for you.

The anti-oxidants in blueberries help to protect the body from the ravages of time.

They boost your heart health, brain function and numerous other aspects of your body.

Sweet, colourful and easily enjoyed fresh or frozen.

The Salvation Army opens new superstore and community hub The Salvation Army opened a new superstore and community hub on Long Causeway in Peterborough city centre on Saturday 13 April Run by The Salvation Army’s local church and community centre, the new superstore is a consolidation of the charity shops on Lincoln Road and Broadway into one bigger site.

Profits from the superstore and community hub support the local work of The Salvation Army, which includes a community centre at The Salvation Army’s Peterborough Citadel church on Bourges Boulevard.

Crafternoon Tea Come and join us ...

Open to all with a disability (and carers) for an afternoon of crafting, chatting & enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake!

Opportunity to try new crafting skills, or bring your own project All skill levels are welcome These are not craft lessons, merely likeminded people sharing skills and supporting each other. £2 per session, including tea and cake

The church and community centre run a free debt advice service, a day centre for older people, a befriending scheme, a Trussell Trust food bank, a Christmas present appeal and is a host venue for the town’s winter night shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

1pm – 3.30pm

For further information please contact email address: gail.dimond@salvationarmy.org.uk

Booking is essential – Call or email us to book your place T: 01733 265551 E: info@disabilitypeterborough.org

Phone: 01733 564 540

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Moving House and Travelling with Dogs New situations and experiences can be stressful for the whole family, but it can be easy to forget how big an impact moving house can have on your dog.

Simple strategies can help make moving house with your dog easier and safer for you both, leaving you both free to enjoy your new home!

You may wish to consider placing your dog in a boarding kennel for the duration of the move, which has the advantage of keeping your pet safe and stress-free while allowing you to attend to the details of the move. Once safely ensconced in your new home, with everything unpacked and order restored, collect your dog and dedicate the time needed to settle your dog into the new environment. Do not forget, if you intend boarding your dog, vaccinations and worming will need to be up to date – allow for this when planning your move If you decide to keep your dog with you, there are a number of things you can do to facilitate a smooth transition during the period of the move.

Put the dog in one room with all doors and windows closed early on the day of the move, so that you know your dog is safe and can be found when it is time to go. If possible, keep the dog on a lead.

On arrival at your new home, ensure your dog is kept secure until one room in the new house is sorted out, some familiar belongings installed (such as bed and toys), and water provided.

Provide a meal and, if your dog is cold, a hot water bottle wrapped in a blanket, towel or jumper which smells of you or your old house to make your animal feel secure.

Hopefully, you will have familiarised yourself with the areas around your new home where you can exercise your dog. Having been constrained for what could be a considerable period of time, your dog may well appreciate and benefit from a period of free exercise.

At the end of the day, when the house is organised, make sure the garden is secure and let your dog out to explore the new environment. It is usually best to accompany your dog during this initial exploration, so that the animal is not overwhelmed and you know exactly where they are.

Helping your dog settle in Make your dog feel at home by helping to furnish the new house with the animal’s scent. If you have an appropriately sized dog cage, use this to good effect by letting the dog sleep in it for the first few nights, surrounded by familiar items, one of which could be an old jumper that smells of you.

Use food and a regular routine to help your dog settle in. This allows your pet to relax and promotes a feeling of well-being.

Preventing dogs from returning to their old home If your new home is only a few streets or just a couple of miles from the old one, your dog may encounter old routes while exploring the area, and return ‘home’ to the previous house along these routes.

When exercising your dog, make an extra special effort to maximise the time spent playing. Groom your dog at home and whilst out exercising.

Encourage your dog to associate pleasurable experiences with new surroundings. This way, your dog is far less likely to roam.

If your dog does go missing, notify the new owners of your old home immediately and inform the local authority (normally the dog warden), police station, veterinary practices and any rescue or welfare facilities.

Assuming your dog has proper identification (collar, tag and ideally a microchip), there is every chance of being reunited sooner rather than later.

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Transport your dog safely – in a secure and properly constructed cage (if possible). Secure the cage in the luggage compartment if you are travelling in an estate car.

If it is not possible or practical to have a cage and the dog has to travel loose, then either secure the dog on the back seat with a purpose-made seatbelt/harness, or behind a fitted dog guard in the space to the rear of the back seat, if in an estate or hatchback. Remember, your dog should be able to stand up, sit and lie down in comfort.

Never transport your dog in the boot, loose in the front foot well of the car or in the removal van On a long journey it is wise to stop and offer your dog water or a chance to exercise If it is a hot day make sure the car is well ventilated and NEVER leave the dog inside a hot car if you stop for a break If a short stop is unavoidable, always leave the car in the shade with the windows partly open but be aware how quickly it can heat up if the sun is on it.

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Happy New Year!

New Years in April, are you sure? No, I’ve not been drinking! I am, of course, referring to the start of the 19/20 Tax Year. Working in the financial services industry many people will tell you it gets rather hectic whenever the tax year draws to a close, however a lot people let it pass by without a second thought. We see this as an opportunity missed as each year we are given various allowances and we believe everyone should be looking to utilise these to their full potentials Take ISAs, each year the government sets the allowance on how much money you are able to pay into one in that tax year. This is currently £20,000.00. Now I know not everyone has £20,000.00 ‘lying around’ but we all like to save money so why not take advantage of this allowance and ‘wrap’ your savings in a tax efficient ISA where you won’t be subject to Capital Gains Tax on any growth and also pay no Income Tax when you need to dip into it.

You also get an Annual Allowance for pension contributions. This is the amount you

can pay in and benefit from the tax efficiency of a pension. Currently this allowance is set at 100% of your earnings or £40,000.00, whichever is lower.

We feel a pension contribution is a valuable weapon in the financial planning arsenal but is incredibly underutilised.

Not only do you receive Tax Relief on any personal contribution you make but it also extends out your basic rate income tax band, which is currently 20%, by the amount you personally contribute.

So, if you’re currently a higher or additional rate taxpayer you may be able to reduce your tax liability – great!

Though it is now too late to take advantage of these allowances in the 18/19 Tax Year, the good news is that all the allowances reset as of the 6th April. If you feel you have missed out and would like to learn about all the advantages of utilising the available tax allowances then please contact the office on 01778 342291 to arrange a FREE initial consultation with one of our highly trained and experienced advisers.

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The New Face of Divorce If you sadly reach the conclusion that your marriage is irretrievably broken down, unlike what happens in many jurisdictions around the world, you can’t just make a mutual decision to start divorce proceedings.

In this country you still have to apportion blame or wait for a minimum of two years from separation. Even then you need the consent of the other spouse without which you have to wait five years.

No fault divorce was first introduced by the Family Law Act 1996 but was later considered unworkable and repealed. There has been a movement for reform ever since and demands for change mounted after the Tini Owens case last year. Mrs Owens had filed for divorce on the grounds of her husband’s unreasonable behaviour but she failed right up to the Supreme Court to provide sufficient evidence of that behaviour being unreasonable enough and the divorce was thrown out. She has had to wait for the expiry of the full five years.

Mrs Owen’s situation was highly unusual and it is very rare for divorce proceedings to be contested.

Nonetheless it is not a good start to ending the marriage when you have to raise allegations of unpalatable

behaviour which often sets the tone for the rest of the case.

The new law is likely to require that just one of the spouses gives notice that the marriage has broken down and the separation period is reduced to nine months.

The Government is committed to reforming divorce law in the next parliamentary session, which starts in May. Whether the recent turmoil over Brexit will derail this timetable is another matter. But the push for reform is now very strong.

The other major divorce reform introduced recently is modernising the process, namely the ability to apply online for the issue of a divorce petition. These are already coming through the system but in the early stages. Currently you still need to satisfy the grounds for divorce or it will be rejected at decree nisi stage.

You must also be careful that you fill in the sections about applying for costs and most importantly, applying for financial orders.

If you have any queries or doubts about the process, contact a family law specialist.

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Don’t fall foul of the on-line fraudsters

Cybercrime

By Eileen Le Voi, Safe Local Trades & Services www.safelocaltrades.com

Cybercrime has reached epidemic levels in the UK – with police reporting that more than £190,000 a day is lost by victims.

The hacking of social media and email accounts is rife, and according to Action Fraud (which is run by the City of London Police) £34.6 million was reported to be stolen from victims between April and September 2018; an increase of almost a quarter (24%) on the previous six months.

Over 13,000 people in the UK reported cyber-crimes over the six months, with more than 5,000 of those having had their social media or email accounts hacked – costing victims £14.8 million.

Closer to home, an initiative to crackdown on scammers across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and aim to make the county scam-free, is gaining momentum.

Safe Local Trades is delighted to be supporting the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Against Scams Partnership (CAPASP), which includes Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Police and Crime Commissioner Jason Ablewhite, Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council.

CAPASP is committed to working towards stamping out scams; from postal to online fraud to telephone scams doorstep rogue traders.

In the case of cybercrime, fraudsters trick internet and email users into giving personal details, including financial information, in order to steal their money.

 Romance Scams - a confidence scam whereby a criminal displays fake romantic intentions towards a victim in order to gain their affection to then extort money

Some kinds of online scams to be aware of:

 Install a firewall and anti-spyware on your computer

 Phishing: where you receive an email that pretends to be from an authority (e.g., your bank) in which you’re asked to give out your passwords or personal information such as your address, telephone number, or other data.

 Ensure that you update your software (including Windows or iOS) when prompted to do so; postponing an update can leave you vulnerable

 Pharming - the fraudulent practice of directing online users to a fake website, which mimics the appearance of a real / legitimate one

 Impersonation of UK officials criminals impersonate a UK official to obtain personal information by claiming that the victim is due a refund or must make an urgent payment  File Hijacking: where a hacker enters your computer and accesses your files, locking you out of them. The hacker then demands a ransom (usually money) before he will give you your files back.  Screenshot Managing: where hackers enter your computer and take screenshots of your display. This can help them get information about you, get passwords, or even blackmail you.  Keylogging: where hackers can record your keystrokes on your computer, thus gaining your passwords or other personal info.  Ad Clicking: where hackers encourage you to click on a link (perhaps by email, or on a webpage) which will then open malware or simply ask for your personal info.

However, you can take steps to help protect yourself.  Ensure that your devices all have up to date anti-virus security

 Ensure that your devices are password protected with a strong password - you can find the official governmental advice on creating passwords at www.cyberaware.gov.uk/passwords

If you think you or a loved one may have been the victim of a scam, report it to Action Fraud at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ To find out how you can sign up for the fight against fraud, and read some tips on spotting a scam, visit www.safelocaltrades.com/consumers/advice/friends-against-scams

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It’s a Question of Trust Recent research suggests that Overwhelmingly, the older generation feel as though they are unable to trust their younger relatives with their financial decisions as they age The report, conducted by Co-op Legal Services, has found that 79% of respondents over the age of 45-years have not made a lasting power of attorney (LPA) because they do not completely trust their younger relatives to make financial decisions on their behalf when and if they were to lose capacity, with 35% claiming they have no intention of creating an LPA at all.

According to the report, 74% of those aged between 65 and 74-yearsold have failed to make a lasting power of attorney.

This sentiment continues with those over 75-years-old as 67% have not made a lasting power of attorney entrusting their loved ones to make their financial decisions when and if they lose capacity.

The prominent sentiment amongst respondents for failing to make a valid lasting power of attorney concerned the donor lacking trust in their loved ones to make decisions in their best interests.

56% of people aged over 45-years-old did not feel they could trust their loved ones to make financial decisions for them.

14% felt their loved ones are inadequately

managing their own finances and would therefore struggle to look after the finances of another person.

11% fear that the deputy or attorney they appoint would borrow money without returning it if an LPA was made.

Overall, 29% would not trust a friend to represent them through an LPA, 18% would not trust their child and 19% would not trust their siblings to take control of their finances should they lose capacity.

Whilst all of these fears are valid and there have been terrible examples of people’s trust being abused the truth is that Lasting Powers of Attorney are an essential part of later life and the vast majority of LPAs operate without any problems.

The secret is in the way that you draw your LPAs up. You should never rely on just one Attorney and you should keep everyone who has an interest in your welfare in the loop.

If you want to discuss your Lasting Powers of Attorney with one of our specialist advisors please call us today 01778 382723

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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.

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By Jamie Banks

Kuyenda is a travel company based in Peterborough run by Jamie and Claire. They are both keen travellers having been to 42 countries together and living abroad for 7 years. They found that, as a result of their experience, they were often being asked for travel advice from family and friends to help them with their bookings. After so many positive comments on their expertise and advice, they decided to share it with everyone and so began their own travel business.

Kuyenda is an independent company and so can offer a wide range of products and tailor these to each customer’s needs. They have partnerships with many of the major holiday companies allowing them to be able to provide UK breaks, short and long-haul packages, cruise and rail holidays as well as completely tailor-made travel. Kuyenda has its own ATOL licence which means extra protection for their customers.

They are part of the Travel Trust Association which gives 100% financial protection on all bookings. Kuyenda are also keen to stress that tailormade does not mean more expensive ‘Our customers are often surprised that they can actually make savings on a tailor-made holiday or simply get more value with added extras. Adding this to our first-hand experiences in many countries allows us to really help our customers find the perfect holiday.’

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