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Hello and welcome to our very festive issue of the Stanground Gazette. Christmas is nearly upon us, the decorations will soon be up and the presents going under the tree. If you haven’t ordered your turkey yet, why not pop over to Moor Farm Meats and treat yourself to a delicious free range bird from Godwick Hall Farm, Norfolk. On page 5, David from the Stanground Walks Committee writes about the lovely walks in Stanground. It’s a great way to meet new people and keep fit. Citizen’s Advice have some useful advice for purchasing the right goods over Christmas period. Enjoy the festive month and here’s wishing you all a very merry Christmas! Lynsey & the Stanground Gazette team

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City charity wins a national Green Apple Award The independent charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is delighted to have won a nationally recognised Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice, which was awarded for its annual Green Festival. “We are absolutely delighted to win a prestigious Green Apple Award,” explains PECT’s Communities Team Leader Karen Igho. “It is a fantastic accolade for Peterborough’s Green Festival and an endorsement of all the hard work put in to making the Festival a huge success.” The Peterborough Green Festival is one of the biggest and longest running environmental festivals in the UK, and the 2015 event was the most successful to date! Overall the Festival attracted more than 10,000 participants and worked together with 38 partner organisations across the city and surrounding areas. Funded by Travelchoice and the Arts Council, the festival’s theme this year was sustainable transport. The aim was to inspire people to take positive action through active participation in Green Festival events

and by pledging to make changes for a greener, cleaner city. The 2015 Green Festival demonstrated a unique ability to showcase sustainability issues in new and innovative ways, using locally commissioned artworks to engage with a wider audience and get everyone talking about their impact on the environment. The Green Festival was also selected as one of only six European Green Week fringe events happening in the UK, putting Peterborough on the map for environmental issues. The Green Apple Award will be presented at The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Palace in London in November. For more information about PECT’s work, visit the website and sign up to the free e-newsletter.

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Stanground to Ball Bridge Construction of the wall and the bank works in this area is complete. The grass seeding will commence in this area late September. The grass coverage plays an integral part of the stability of the bank and the grass seed needs time to establish. Therefore, the bank will remain cordoned off until December 2016. This section of the bank will also be managed with sheep grazing by North Level District Internal Drainage Board. www.gov.uk/environment.agency

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The aim of the walk is to:  Help inactive people to take up exercise. Help people recovering from an illness or surgery to get fit again.  Provide a new activity for previously active people who cannot carry on with their old activity.  Provide an opportunity for socialising and meeting new people.  Get people fit and to maintain a level of fitness.  Show people that walking is not just about physical health it is great for the body and the mind too. Please come along and join us. It is great fun and a good way to make new friends. We look forward to seeing you.

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On 12 May this year, Walking for Health started in Stanground with 6 people completing the River Walk, and has continued on every Tuesday since.

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s well as the numbers increasing to 30 walkers now We meet at the Sue Ryder Cafe on Whittlesey Way registered, we also now have two walks. They are which is the start and finish point of both walks. Arriving approximately 4 and a half miles each, the river one for the start at about 10.55am, we complete new walker takes one hour and 20 minutes and the Farcet one one registration forms, the walk nominal rolls and the walk hour and 27 minutes to complete. The age group of the briefing, before commencing the walk at 11am. Which walkers is between 50 – 80 years old, with the occasional walk we do is dependent on the weather conditions and attendance including 19 year olds during the holidays. who is walking on the day. Once we arrive back at the café The walk is open to everyone over the age of 18, we all have a quick chat and some sustenance, where we regardless of their level of fitness. Mums with their are well looked after. children and walkers with dogs are also welcome, the It is hoped that we can carry on with our walks parents or owners are responsible for who they bring throughout the winter and those who regularly attend are with them. keen to do so.  For further information, please call 01733 340 039 of 07905 568 690. Marilyn and I walk most days in the Stanground area, wearing Walking for Health, high visibility vests, so please stop us if you wish to ask us anything. For information on other walks regularly held in Peterborough, contact Kerry McCondach on 01733 864738.

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Stanground Chat Club Stanground Chat Club is a club for retired people that meets at Kingfisher Court in Stanground, 2 - 4pm, every other Tuesday. The club is a chance to meet other people, enjoy a cup of tea and has a varied programme of social activities. On 1 December, there will be a chair-based exercise class. On 15 December, we will have our Christmas Party. Entrance is by ticket only, priced at £1, which are available from the Club for members. Numbers will be limited due to available space and catering arrangements. This is a friendly club costing just £1 per session, where new members will always receive a warm welcome. So, why not come and join us in December? If you would be interested in coming along to the club just turn up or for more information please contact: Mandy Dewdney at Age UK Peterborough on 01733 564185.

Greetings from Cardea

Kate Ferris

What a busy time of year this is! I’m sure we’re all up to our ears in preparations for Christmas ... children’s school plays and end of term parties, hunting down that special gift, organising the family get together, office parties, wrapping presents, sourcing all the ingredients for the Christmas dinner, making nativity costumes ...the list of chores and events in December goes on and on doesn’t it?

hile it’s a wonderful time of year, I hope that we can all manage to stop for a breather and remember the true meaning of this festival. In the spirit of Christmas, maybe offer some goodwill to those less fortunate than ourselves, drop by on an elderly neighbour and share a cuppa or donate something to the local food bank (as we always buy far too much food in December), or maybe invite someone who lives alone to share a meal. We have plenty going on in Cardea; the youth club is proving to be very popular, the kids will be enjoying a Christmas party and the school is holding it’s Christmas carols evening on the 16th. Last year, the children of Cardea must have been very good indeed as we had a special visit from Father Christmas who drove around the streets just to check up on everybody and note down names in his special book. His helpers gave out sweets and brought smiles to everyone’s faces. I wonder if they’ve all been good enough for a return visit. Let’s hope so!

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to look back on our achievements, which include the youth club, football league matches on our playing fields, the building work beginning on our community pavilion, the family events of summer and the Easter Egg Hunt. It’s also time to look forward to 2016 and all the fresh challenges it will bring; it’s amazing what can happen in a year! Our community continues to grow daily and on behalf of myself and the Cardea Residents’ Association, I would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy new year!

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he Cardea First Response Team thoroughly enjoy being there for the local community, attending on average 4 callouts each week. On some occasions they respond to the emergency before the ambulance crew and are fast becoming a familiar presence in the area, ready to reassure and help as much as they can before the ambulance crew arrive. The team now have a total of 7 responders in Cardea, working all round the clock so that cover is available up to 5 days a week. Charlotte Hamilton, Alex Burch and Kelvin Newton have now been joined by more responders including, Toni Cray, Michelle Giarrusso and Fay Rumball. The team would like to welcome them and

thank them for their time and passion, and to let the community know that they are doing a fantastic job! More First Responders are needed, particulary in the old Stanground area, ideally Coneygree Road and Fletton, which will help widen the cover in these areas. Those who live in old Stanground can volunteer to get to the emergency more promptly. If anyone is interested in becoming a first responder and can spare up to 4 hours a week attending to emergencies in the community, if you are compassionate, reliable and care about your community, The Cardea Response Team, would love to hear from you.

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This year has been very rewarding for the Cardea First Response Team

Raising funds for Age Concern Team ‘Safe Local Trades’ has raised over £6,000 for Age UK Peterborough - a total of over £31,000 since 2009!

ach year, Peterborough-based Safe Local Trades organise fund-raising events for their chosen charity Age UK Peterborough. This year, they had volunteers getting muddy and wet in the Insane Terrain obstacle course; some hauled themselves out of a plane at 13,000 feet; and many others kept their feet firmly on the ground by taking part in the Great Eastern Run.

Once again Eileen and her team of dedicated volunteers have exceeded our expectations by presenting us with a cheque for £6,045, a huge sum of money that will help us to make a big difference to the quality of life for many older people in Peterborough. On behalf of the Age UK Peterborough team, I pass on our most sincere thanks to Eileen and everyone who took part in the events. David Bache, Chief Executive of Age UK Peterborough All events were an overall success and the organiser, Eileen Le Voi, owner of Safe Local Trades, said, “We would like to thank each and every volunteer who took part, and to everyone who sponsored them in their events, all of which helped to raise an amazing £6,045 for this very worthy local charity”.

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Stanground & Farcet C of E Churches There are many ways to make a deeper connection with the Christmas story this year, through our parish churches, some old and established, like Midnight Mass at St John’s, or the St Michael’s Christmas Day service, and some new for this year, like our Puppet Nativity on Christmas Eve at 4pm in St Michael’s.

e have a new website and a new Facebook page to help you stay connected. We are also grateful to the publishers of Stanground Gazette - I am always pleasantly surprised to hear from you in response to something you’ve read in the Gazette - great job editors, keeping the community connected! Christmas is all about getting connected, not just with one another, but also with God. At Christmas God reaches out to human beings in Jesus Christ, who came to live among us, as one of us, to show us our Father’s love. It is summed up beautifully in the Bible where we read, ‘You know the grace shown by our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, he became poor to help you. Because he became poor, you can become rich.’ Jesus invites us to come to him to discover for ourselves the spiritual riches of God. Wow, some Christmas present!

Church Events for December

In the Church Hall, Mace Road Christmas fund-raising coffee morning 10 -12 noon. Funds going to St Michael’s Church School and Stanground Churches.

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At St Michael’s Church School, Cardea Sunday 6 December at 4pm: Christingle At St John’s Sunday 20 December at 6pm: Candlelight Carol Service Christmas Eve, Thursday 24 December at 11.30pm Midnight Mass At St Michael’s Mace Road Christmas Eve Thursday 24 December at 4pm, Puppet Nativity with carols Christmas Day, 10.30am Christmas Holy Communion

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Do you have any tax or business questions? If so email Pete Bird of Bird & Laws info@birdandlaws.co.uk and if of general interest we will publish them here.

Question: I am a self employed plumber and would like to attend a refresher course to update and reinforce my skills. I am also considering attending a course to train as an electrician to expand my business. Would the costs of these courses be allowable for tax purposes and reduce my taxable profits?

Winter wildlife in Stanground with the Wildlife Trust Have you visited either of the Wildlife Trust’s two local nature reserves; Stanground Wash or Stanground Newt Ponds?

Answer: For training costs to be allowable, they must be incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade. The course undertaken to update your skills in plumbing would be allowable as it is updating your skills for the trade you are currently undertaking. This cost would then be deducted from your business profits. The training costs for the electrician’s course however would not be allowable. The benefits obtained from this course gives you a new skill and as such a new specialisation within your trade. It is therefore not incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your trade.

Landlords Income tax is only payable on rental profits. Owners of rental properties can claim a significant amount of tax deductible expenditure, thereby reducing their rental profits. Tax deductions can currently be claimed such as, mortgage interest, repairs, letting agent fees, insurance, a 10% wear and tear allowance, Home Office expenses, travel and subsistence costs, spending on equipment used in the business and motoring costs.

Future Landlord Tax Changes Significant changes were announced in the July 2015 Budget: The wear and tear allowance is to be abolished. From 6 April 2016 onwards, landlords will only be able to claim the actual cost of replacing furnishings.

Interest & Finance Costs In utter defiance of the basic principles under which businesses are taxed, the government has decided to restrict tax relief for interest and finance costs paid by individual landlords who own residential properties. The new rules will not apply to commercial property or furnished holiday lettings. They will also not apply to properties held inside companies. The proposal is to phase out higher-rate tax relief for interest and finance costs over a four year period commencing in 2017/18.

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tanground Wash is at the end of North Street, and just up from Thistle Drive off Wessex Close. Sandwiched between the Peterborough to March railway line and Back River, this 26 hectare floodwater wetland nature reserve is important for the winter wader birds it supports, as well as rare wetland plants and insects. The network of deep and shallow ditches host rare beetles and, along the southern margin of the reserve, the river contains nationally scarce plants such as fringed water-lily and grasswrack pondweed, and spined-loach, a rare European fish. The Trust has been improving the ditch system on the reserve recently to make it

wetter for longer to help support the wildlife which relies on this kind of increasingly rare habitat. At this time of year some of the winter birds to be seen are redshank, snipe and sandpiper, many of which may have flown in from as far as Iceland for the less harsh British winter. Enjoy this lovely wildlife on your doorstep and maybe even catch a glimpse of a peregrine falcon flying overhead. The reserve is open access; visit all year free of charge, information is displayed at the entrance to the site. Stanground Newt Ponds is a tiny reserve, off Buntings Lane, a breeding site and refuge for great crested newts.

More information: www.wildlifebcn.org www.wildlifebcn.org/reserves/stanground-wash Contact the Trust Peterborough@wildlifebcn.org

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Goods tidings we bring, to you and your things ... Faulty goods, misleading claims and substandard services mean Christmas presents fly back onto the shelves in January, according to new figures from Citizens Advice.

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nalysis by the charity shows that people from the East of England are more likely to call its consumer helpline with complaints about items such as beauty treatments, toys and jewellery in January than any other time of year. Overall, complaints about these goods more than doubled in comparison to the rest of the year, with a rise of 132%. The findings come as Citizens Advice, the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, and Central Trading Standards Institute launch National Consumer Week today. Citizens Advice Peterborough is urging people to get to know their consumer rights as Christmas shopping gets underway. The service is highlighting how the new Consumer Rights Act, brought into effect on 1 October, can help people to shop with confidence and get their money back when things go wrong.

Complaints were most likely to be about defective goods, or misleading claims and descriptions about their purchase. Keith Jones, Chief Executive of Citizens advice Peterborough said: “Many families save up for their Christmas shopping and it can be a real disappointment when their purchase isn’t up to scratch. Time and again we see people stuck with faulty or substandard products struggling to get their money back. We’re encouraging people to do their homework before they start their Christmas shop, so they know what their rights are and what they can do when things go wrong.” Citizens Advice Peterborough is sharing a ‘Know Your Rights’ guide explaining the big changes to consumer law that Christmas shoppers should know.

 Anyone who needs advice on goods and services they’ve purchased can call the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06, or go online at www.citizensadvice.org.uk.

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After a long and often stressful 5 year journey to get football played on the Cardea playing fields, Park Farm Pumas recently received an early Christmas present. Peterborough City Council took possession of the land at Cardea playing fields and through a working relationship with Pumas have kitted the field out with a full size pitch, two 7v7 mini soccer pitches, new mini soccer goals and 11v11 goals as well!

Stanground Sports FC Stanground Sports FC hosted a very well attended Family Halloween Party on 30 November in The Back Room at The Heron, Stanground to raise funds for the club.

t was fabulous to see so many children dressed up and enjoying themselves with their teammates. Even the coaches were in fancy dress, which added to the enjoyment for the children! It was great to see other children from the local area join in too, those who aren’t involved with the club, as yet… Watch this space for news on our fundraising events for the upcoming year; we are hoping to make it a fun filled, packed events’ calendar, with parties, race nights and maybe even a casino night. All funds raised are put to good use, as they help maintain our current equipment, allow us to purchase new equipment and look after our facilities. We have teams ranging from aged 4, all the way to adulthood. All the younger teams are mixed, so if your son or daughter would like to come down for a kick about, drop the club secretary an email at meri@heronpub.co.uk and she’ll put you in touch with the correct coach for your age group. Everybody is welcome!

Pumas’ new lair is an early Christmas present

umas U9 blacks played the first ever match on the new pitches; it was a fabulous game, marking the occasion with the style it deserved by putting in a great performance, culminating in a great win. Thus begins a new journey for Pumas at Cardea, and one that has continued over the last couple of months with all our U9 (Blacks, Reds & Blues), U10 and U13 teams having great performances and results at their new Pumas’ lair. The Cardea Community Sports Association (CCSA) will take ongoing operational control of the playing fields and the new pavilion building which, I take great pleasure in saying, has begun its build. A new building will be in place by spring of 2016 and working alongside our partners & local community groups Pumas will well and truly take its place in our new home at Cardea. I would like to thank the

members of the Pumas’ committee & management and the committee of the CCSA for all their support in making this happen. There is still much to do, but finally we are there! A huge sense of achievement and a hearty ‘well done’ to all concerned, but we won’t be resting on our laurels. As always, Pumas, working with our partners, sponsors and supporters will seek to provide the best quality facilities and coaching possible for our players. You can help – we need Year 6 or 7 players, keen to join our U12 side and we are also looking for new coaches and sponsors all the time - if you want to get involved please contact our chairman Ciaran McAuley on 07713106898 or Google Park Farm Pumas. With your help, who knows where this drive, teamwork and togetherness will take us over the next 5 years ... did someone say a 3G floodlit pitch? ... let’s wait and see! #gopumas

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fter last season’s league and cup successes, Peterborough RUFC U15s are looking to strengthen their team for the coming season. Whether you’re an experienced player or new to the sport, why not give rugby at Peterborough a go? You’ll certainly be made to feel welcome. To qualify to play for the U15s you would typically be in school year 10

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2 day Christmas spectacular, hosted by Sue Ryder. SANTA’s Enjoy browsing through a wide range of vintage BARN crafts, unique gifts, cards and decorations to help add that special something to your Christmas. Throughout Little ones can meet the big man himself, as December Santa will be paying us a visit with a pile of presents for lucky boys and girls! Entry includes coffee or tea and a mince pie to help get you into Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground the festive spirit, and we’ll have squash on hand to keep under 12s refreshed. A journey to the North Pole and family fun wonderland. Fun, games, baking, real snow, arts and crafts and ‘ho ho ho’ much more! www.santasbarn.co.uk Santa

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Cardea Church Christmas Carols Sun 20 Dec | 10.30am Morrisons community room

CHRISTMAS SERVICE Sun 20 Dec | 10.15 am Stanground Baptist Church With refreshments served from 10 am

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Sun 20 Dec | 6pm St John’s Church The carols will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies

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The Peanuts Movie Book

Snoopy & Charlie Brown: A Peanuts Movie is a great way for children to get to know the loveable characters of the Peanuts gang. Based on the hotly anticipated 3D movie releasing in November 2015, this illustrated novel is packed with the trademark Peanuts humour that fans old and new are sure to love. The film is written by a top team including Charles M. Schulz’s son and grandson. It will be the Peanuts gang’s debut in 3D, and promises laugh-outloud fun for all the family. Good grief!

Twenty Four Days to Christmas

By Fred Arthur Poppy is in agony - it is the First of December and she has twenty-four days to wait until Christmas and she is convinced that she will not be able to contain her excitement and impatience: How can she possibly wait so long for Santa to arrive? Poppy’s parents put their heads together and come up with a cunning plan that has Poppy completing a different, Christmas themed activity every day, to keep Her busy until Christmas (and Santa) finally arrives.

By Jill Murphy This is the story of Mrs Large the elephant - who just needs five minutes of peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper. But there’s never a dull moment with the Larges, and it soon becomes clear that mum’s quiet time is to be very short-lived! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm and funny modern classic from Jill Murphy, one of Britain’s most treasured author-illustrators.

Star Wars Before the awakening

By Greg Rucka It’s no secret that Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ plot is being kept heavily under wraps. Most of the story, except for bits and pieces here and there, remains a mystery. One of the biggest mysteries rests with the three new stars of the Sequel Trilogy. Who are Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron?

The Dinosaur that pooped Christmas By Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter Danny wants everything for Christmas. But what he gets is a dinosaur, a very hungry dinosaur. Danny’s new dino eats up all of Christmas, but as we all know, what goes in must come out . . . Danny is about to have the most EXPLOSIVE Christmas of his life!

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December 2015 Daddy’s Home Released Fri 25 Dec The film follows a mildmannered radio executive (Will Ferrell) who strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father (Mark Wahlberg) arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.

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FILMFRONT Star Wars the Force Awakens Released Fri 18 Dec The beginning of a new Star Wars trilogy will take place 30 years after Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The new films will feature “a trio of new young leads along with some very familiar faces

Released Wed 23 Dec Sequel to the three previous Alvin and the Chipmunk film. Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami… and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother.

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It’s the perfect time of the year to head into a cosy pub to have a few celebratory pre-Christmas drinks with friends, or to say goodbye to 2015 and a big welcome to 2016.

Merry Christmas Remember, if you have any pub news, I’d love to hear it – please email me. We have a Stanground Gazette Facebook page now – where we can keep you updated. Landlords – you can advertise/ promote your gigs on their too. So, find us on Facebook and join in!

Several pubs will be opening their doors briefly on Christmas Day, giving you the chance to raise a glass with neighbours and loved ones before indulging in the big Christmas feast – or a chance to escape the madness at home! There are a number of special New Year’s Eve parties on – involving buffets and bands – so there is no excuse not to see in the New Year, in style!

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Harley, the Woolpack’s resident dog, has recently completed his sponsored 5 mile walk around Glemhall Hall in Suffolk, in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance. Thank you to those who have sponsored him, and if you would like to make a donation to this life saving charity, please go to: www.justgiving.com/Harley-Pup

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Meri said that their Halloween Extravaganza was an absolutely fabulous evening with most of the customers dressing up in Halloween costumes, and that Ramshackle Serenade rocked the place with an amazing couple of sets! They were blown away by the turn out and the enthusiasm of their customers to dress up! CAMRA Christmas Party On 12 December The Heron are hosting the CAMRA Christmas Party in the back room. Tickets are available from CAMRA direct at a cost of £5 and will include a buffet. The Heron are open on Christmas Day from 12 noon until 2.30pm for a quick tipple, whilst your Christmas Dinner is cooking - all ages are welcome! New Year’s Eve Party This is a ticket only event from 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the bar at £6 per head; this includes a buffet, a glass of something fizzy at midnight, and £1 from each ticket is put into a pot for Play Your Cards Right which will be won on the night!

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COUNTDOWN TO

It is probably the biggest meal you will cook all year, and it is all too easy to get completely stressed out. But don’t panic, our Christmas dinner countdown reduces everything down to manageable chunks. Tick off steps as you complete them, and before you know it, you’ll have cooked up a veritable feast for family and friends!

Early December

Christmas Eve morning

Pick up fresh turkey. Do last minute shopping. Prepare turkey gravy. Defrost Order your turkey or buy a frozen one now. To work out what size you need, mince pies. Prepare your chosen pudding and refrigerate. If you’re serving a count on serving 450g per person. A frozen turkey will need 4–5 days to thaw. Make and freeze your mince pies. Think about the tabletop decorations if you’re traditional pudding, make brandy butter and refrigerate. planning something special.

One week before Christmas

Christmas Eve afternoon

Prepare stuffings. Don’t refrigerate, but leave covered in a cool place. The Start to defrost the turkey at the back of the fridge. Write your shopping list and stuffings should not be too cold when you stuff the turkey. Prepare the vegetables. Peel potatoes and put in cold water in the fridge. Prepare other purchase all non-perishables (don’t forget pet food). Buy milk in cartons and vegetables and store in plastic bags in the fridge. Make bread sauce. Cover freeze in case of emergency. tightly with cling film and store in the fridge. Set the table, leaving the Two days before Christmas flowers until the morning. Make cranberry sauce and store in the fridge. For stuffings and bread sauce, Christmas Eve evening you will need stale bread. Cut and cube it now and lay it out on a baking tray Take the turkey out of the fridge, cover with foil and allow it to come to room in a single layer. Make sure all napkins and tablecloths are washed and ironed. temperature. Do the same with the stuffing and butter so that it softens for Wash or polish cutlery, glasses, serving dishes and china. Pick up the flowers you ordered for the table. Arrange flowers and water well. If possible, wait until the morning. With all the newly created space, fill up the fridge with wines, mineral water and fresh juice Christmas Eve to buy vegetables, salads and fish. If not, buy them now.

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Christmas Day:

lunch to be served at 2pm 7.30am Preheat the oven and prepare the turkey

8.15am Make the bread sauce if you

haven’t already. If you are using a warming oven, put in the required plates and serving dishes. Set up coffee and tea trays for later. 11.30am Prepare sausage and bacon rolls for cooking. Reheat bread sauce and place it in a jug with butter on top to melt over the surface, and keep warm. Noon: Start steaming the Christmas pudding. If you’re drinking red wine with your meal, you may want to give it time to breathe. Open now. You’ve survived the morning, well done! Pour yourself a glass of bucks fizz to celebrate. 12.45pm: Make the roast potatoes and prepare saucepans of boiling water for sprouts and other vegetables. 1.15pm: Remove turkey from oven, cover loosely with foil and leave to rest. 1.30pm: Check bacon rolls, remove and keep warm. 1.45pm: Put sprouts on to cook and gravy on to heat. While they are cooking, dish up food into serving dishes and carve the turkey. Check Christmas pudding. 2.00pm: Tuck in and enjoy!

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Your Pet’s Paradise With the end of the year fast approaching it won’t be long before we all start to turn our minds towards going on holiday and getting away from it all. Whether the cold weather makes you plan for a sunny getaway or you just fancy a weekend away from it all, what to do with our dogs while we’re away is an issue for many of us.

hankfully, local business, Your Pet’s Paradise, provides the perfect answer. They have people in and around the area who take your dog into their home while you’re away (known as ‘holiday homes’). They match your dog to the right home for them and you are able to visit the holiday home beforehand to make sure you and your dog are happy and to put your mind at rest. All of Your Pet’s Paradise’s Holiday Homes are owned by dog lovers who are around most of the day. Some have dogs of their own, others don’t, but either way it’s only ever your dog on holiday with that home at that time, so your dog gets all the love and attention they need. From day care, to weekends away, to full holidays, Your Pet’s Paradise aims to fulfil all of your and your dog’s needs. They also always try to encourage each dog to stay at the same holiday home whenever you go away, so that they build up a good relationship with them.

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Some dogs love us too much. There are lots of reasons why they show behavioural problems when left alone. Young dogs that have not been taught to be left alone can exhibit continuous barking, digging or chewing household items – and in more extreme cases urinating and fouling in the house. By Suzhy Winifield RVN

escue dogs are particularly prone to this behaviour as they fear a repeat of their history when they may have been left alone for prolonged periods and unsure of the greeting they will get upon your return. There are a number of things you can do to help. First you must try and teach your puppy or dog that they can tolerate planned and short periods without you. Leave your dog in a room that they are used to and normally left

in, close the door and walk away. Not more than five minutes later return to the room – without over fussing the dog. This will show the dog that it is perfectly normal for you to not be there all the time. Repeat this exercise several times through the day gradually extending the time you are absent from the room. If your dog starts to bark, cry, scratches at the door or has chewed something when you return, leave for a shorter period

next time and then try increasing it again. Once you have reached 30 minutes when the dog has tolerated being left then you can step up to actually leaving the house. When you have established that the dog is tolerating your absence you can extend the period of time you are away but always remember to leave the dog in the same room with restricted access to the rest of the house.

 Take the dog/s for a nice long walk or a good play session well before you plan to leave. This will ensure that they have had time to settle down and are not all excited and hyper from the exercise  Don’t make a big thing of leaving the house – if you don’t say a big ‘goodbye’ when you leave the house this will reduce the dogs mental awareness of you not being there  Feed your dog a small meal a short time before you leave – this can make your dog more relaxed and sleepy  Make sure that the room you leave your dog in is safe! If they are going to exhibit destructive behaviour in the initial days then ensure no electrical cables, poisonous plants or valuable items are within their reach.

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Parental responsibility and your children As a family lawyer I am often contacted by distressed parents who are unable to reach an agreement with their former partner as to the arrangements for their children. Clients often feel they have lost the ability to be an equal parent because they are no longer living in the same home as their children. Some parents who have the children living with them, start trying to make all the decisions and control the situation regardless of what the other parents says or wants.

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he law has tried in many ways over the years to deal with this situation and remind parents that even though they are separated they both jointly remain the parents of the children and should co-parent. The court will presume, unless it is shown to be unsafe for the child, that involvement of both parents in a child’s life will benefit their welfare long term. The court’s paramount consideration in any matter relating to a child will be the child’s welfare now and in the future. Parental responsibility means the legal rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority a parent has for the child and the child’s property. Since December 2004 all fathers automatically have parental responsibility, in addition to the mother, so long as they are married or named on the child’s birth certificate. If this does not apply to you then you can acquire parental responsibility by marrying the child’s mother; by both signing a parental responsibility agreement; or by order of the court. If you have parental responsibility you are automatically entitled to be involved in any important decisions relating to your child’s upbringing. This does not mean that you get to decide what they do on a day-to-day basis when they are with the other parent (or vice versa), but that you are automatically entitled to be involved in decisions relating to important matters such as education, medical care, religion and name changes. You are equally entitled to discuss your child’s welfare with their school and/or GP, with our without the other parent’s express agreement. If your former partner is not allowing you to be involved in decisions relating to your child’s upbringing or not allowing you to spend time with your child then you can take action to resolve this. The best way is always to try to communicate with the other parent to see if you can reach an agreement. As your child’s parents you two know better than anyone what is best for your child. However if communication has broken down and an agreement cannot be reached then a Resolution accredited lawyer may be able to assist you to negotiate an agreement fairly and amicably via correspondence and this is the best way to resolve matters so you get to spend time with your child quickly. Unfortunately agreement is not always possible and the next steps would be to consider mediation – where both you and your former partner sit down together with an independent mediator to discuss matters and see what agreement can be reached and court proceedings as a last resort.

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By Katie Lancashire, Clairvoyant and Astrologer

Libra September 24-October 23 Venus enters Scorpio on the 4th, and you enter far too many stores; in addition to holiday shopping you’re determined to treat yourself to something special. Avoid getting drawn into family conflict mid-month, chose to remain neutral. Romance blooms on the 28th.

Scorpio October 24-November 22 If your love life has felt stale or non-existent, expect excitement after the 8th when Venus is with you; alike minds meet and sparks begin to fly. Pressure and deadlines at work could leave you feeling drained and fraught, delegate where possible and stop overloading your to do list.

Sagittarius November 23-December 21 Future plans are under the microscope from the middle of the month and you won’t make compromises. If a relationship or partnership has reached stale mate, then it’s time to look at things objectively and if necessary, sever ties, in order to free up your time both mentally and physically.

Capricorn December 22-January 20 Venus is in Scorpio from the 4th and you will find yourself in demand for social opportunities with you friends, so update your wardrobe and get ready to dazzle. The sun enters your sign on the 21st and launches a new year of goals, triumphs and excitement. Aquarius January 21-February 19 You will be able to end the year on a very happy note, thanks to Venus who, together with Scorpio allows you to wrap up 2015 with a promotion or pay rise. Expect to tackle some tricky emotional issues, but by doing so, you will make room for new and exciting people to come into your life.

Pisces February 20-March 20 A work associate could be trying to mislead you this month, use your X-ray vision to understand this person and their motives better. A relationship grows closer and more passionate as the festivities evolve, and you could find yourselves making last minute plans for a New Year getaway.

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Music for Little People 9:45-10:45 for 2yrs+. 10:45-11:30 for 0-2 yrs. Manor Farm Community Centre, Eye. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk Parents, Carers and Community Coffee Morning Fortnightly at Stanground Baptist Church, 10am12pm. Serving homemade cakes & biscuits with Fairtrade tea & coffee. All ages welcome. Takings donated to charity. rachhowes@icloud.com Computer Classes 10.30am-12pm. For complete beginners. Stanground Library. T: 01733 864302 Scouts 7.30-9pm (10½-14yrs) Scout Hut, Thistle Drive. T: 01733 561479 Stanground Library Reading Group Now on second Thursday of every month. 10am. Stanground Library, Southfields Drive. T: 01733 864302

Tuesday Music for Little People British Legion, Yaxley. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk The Treble-Twenty Club Church Hall, Mace Road. 2pm. Scrabble, Dominoes, Triominoes, etc. Refreshments available. All welcome. Beavers 6.30-7.00pm. 6-8yrs. Scout Hut, Thistle Drive. T: 01733 561479 Family History Session 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. Stanground Library T: 01733 864302

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Aries March 21-April 20 You’ll be a very busy little fire sign this month, thanks to the powerful planetary alignments. The chance to try a new career path or study should be jumped at, as your determined and focussed nature will make it a huge success. Love and romance blossoms under the mistletoe after the15th.

Taurus April 21-May21

Venus moves into Scorpio from the 4th allowing you to end the year on a warm and happy note. Finalise arrangements to ensure your festive arrangements flow smoothly. Finances improve after the 11th and relationships intensify around the 20th when real emotions are revealed.

Gemini May 22-June 22 Get ready for one of the best Christmases ever. Your sparkling personality and captivating wit will attract interesting admirers. Professionally there should have bought some more money in by now, it’s not the only reason you do the job you do, but are you getting as much as you deserve? Cancer June 23-July 23 It may be party time but travel will play a large part of you life over the christmas season and overseas work could well be a huge springboard for your career. An admirer can no longer contain their feelings for you as the year draws to a close, but are their feelings reciprocated?

Music for Little People British Legion, Yaxley. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk Bingo Rowing Community Centre, 2pm. All welcome. Line Dancing Beginners Class 6.15-8pm. Intermediate 8-10pm. £4pw at Stanground Community Centre. Ron T: 07554 008221 Pilates 6.30-7.30pm. St Michaels Church Hall Stanground. Contact Helen for more information T: 07771 928231 www.bubblingspringclinic.co.uk

Friday Music for Little People 9.45-10.45am for 2yrs+ 10.45-11.30am for 0-2 yrs. St. Andrews Church, Netherton. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk Cubs 6-7.30pm (8-10½yrs) Scout Hut, Thistle Drive. T: 01733 561479 Action on Hearing Loss Befriending Club Free help, information & refreshments. Make new friends. 11am-12.30pm. 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at The Mobility Aids Centre, 88 South Street, Stanground PE2 8EZ. Totstop baby and toddler group (Term time only) 9.45-11.30am at Stanground Baptist Church, Chapel Street. £1 per family; drink and snack included. T: Jane: 01733 310411

Saturday Coffee Morning 10.30am. Church Hall, Mace Road. Friendly & informal. All welcome. Prize Bingo 7pm Church Hall, Mace Road. New people always welcome.

Leo July 24-August 23

A remark made this month could be just the spur you need to turn things around and get your act together. This has been a year of self discovery both professionally and emotionally, before the year is out you will see exactly how far you have come and the strength you now possess.

Virgo August 24-September 23 As the festive season gets in to full swing, don’t be surprised when you start to see clearly exactly who is there for you and who isn’t. Family tensions may rear their head again putting you under pressure, don’t be naive to underhand behaviour.

If your birthday is this month Early in the month make sure that someone hasn’t dropped the ball and that all your expected projects are firmly on track, as an oversight now will be costly. You have finally turned an important corner in your life and accomplished things you never thought possible. Accept festive invitations and celebrate, you deserve it.

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You gotta stop a pickpocket or two ...

by Eileen Le Voi

Now that the busy Christmas period is fast approaching, please be aware that cases of pick pocketing always increase at this time of the year, so don’t be a victim.

Keep purses secure and carry wallets in an inside pocket. Zip up hand and shoulder bags. Carry bags in front of you with flaps against your body. Keep straps short and bags tucked under your arm. Don't show your money - keep it safely in your pocket and when using the ATM, always ensure that your money has been secured in your purse or wallet before turning away. Here are several tactics that pickpockets use:

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Remember to be extra vigilant in crowded shops and whilst in queues. The Concealed Hand:

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