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In this issue, there are some helpful tips on page 23 to help keep you safe on Fireworks Night, and if you’re having a bonfire party, why not try our tasty chilli burger recipe on page 16?

Also, have a look at our Christmas guide, including some lovely restaurants nearby offering the perfect dinner for a night out for Christmas with friends.

Don’t forget to mention this publication when you approach any of our advertisers as without them we couldn’t bring you the Stanground Gazette.

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Community News

Exciting new diner comes to Stanground Shakie Mama Moo’s Diner offering, as the name suggests, refreshing Ice-cream milkshakes, fresh coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, choc mochas, hot chocolates, and a selection of Twinning’s Teas.

Shakie Mama Moo’S also offer a selection of baguettes, sandwiches (toasted if required) paninis and delicious home baked cakes and cheesecakes.

Shakie Mama Moo’s have opened the American style Diner in conjunction with Olivia Florist as they felt there was a need for it in the area, so if you fancy somewhere to meet friends or family or just fancy a bit of alone time why not pop in and enjoy a refreshingly vibrant warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Don’t forget we can also arrange your floral needs whilst you relax with a coffee and cake.

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Queen of Clean

Stanground Chat Club

Peterborough’s very own Queen of Clean is back on our TV screens this autumn featuring in Channel 4’s Obsessive Compulsive cleaners.

Tune in Tuesday nights at 8pm and watch our very own Editor show you how clean her house is. For all you need to know about cleaning follow Lynsey on Twitter @LynseyOCCleaner

November Cleaning Tip – Add a drop of white wine vinegar into your washing machine drum to keep lime scale away and your machine healthy.

Stanground Chat Club is a club for retired people which meets at Stanground Community Centre from 1.30- to 3.30 every other Tuesday.

The club offers social activities, outings and most importantly somewhere to go and enjoy a cup of tea and other peoples company.

The club has many activities programmed in throughout the year including speakers on subjects such as Life on the Home Front; How the Straw Bear Festival came about to the history of Railworld. Activities such as skittle competitions, to Chair Exercise, a Line Dancing Demonstration and Musical Bingo. There is also the opportunity to go on a number of outings during the course of the year.

We are a very friendly club and new members will always receive a warm welcome.

For more information on the club, please contact Mandy Dewdney at Age UK Peterborough on 01733 564185.

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YOUR people, YOUR community, YOUR church

Halloween is always the last day of October, and we think about all things nasty and creepy and scary.

Seems we quite like to be a bit scared as long as we have a nice sofa to hide behind if it all gets too much! It cheers me to remember that the day after halloween is 1st November. This is All Saints Day when we remember the superheroes of faith who did wonderfully good things which often involved standing up to danger, evil and oppression.

Then on 2nd November, we have another commemoration. This time it is a chance to remember those people we love who have died. In some cultures families gather in the cemetery to remember. Here, in St

John’s, at 5pm that day we have a special service of commemoration with a chance to light a candle for your loved ones and to have their names read out. Or, for those who want to just to say a prayer and light a candle the church will be open from 3-5 in the afternoon for quiet prayer.

Finally, on this year when we commemorate the 110th anniversary of the start of WW1, I know that you won’t forget our annual Remembrance Sunday, 11th November at 10.30 in St John’s.

May God bless you all at this time of remembering.

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Line Dancing

What Is Line Dancing?

Line dancing is exactly what its name implies: people dancing in lines to music. Line dances are choreographed dances with a repeating series of steps that are performed in unison by a group of people in lines or rows.

Ron Bloye has been teaching line dancing for the past 20 years. The group meets every Wednesday at the Stanground Community Centre and it is a very popular, fun and sociable group.

All of the dancers performing a line dance face the same direction and perform the steps at exactly the same time. Although there are usually several lines of dancers, small groups may only form one line.

Line dancers rarely interact with each other during a dance, as the steps are performed by everyone at the same time.

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Although many popular line dances are set to country music, the first line dances did not originate from country and western dancing.

Ron is now looking for new members and is offering two free taster sessions on Wednesday 5th and Wednesday 12th of November 2014.

Everybody welcome including children as long as accompanied by an adult.

All types of music are worked with at the group so there is defiantly something for everybody.

If you are interested there is no need to book just turn up in sensible shoes with a bottle of water. Tea and Coffee is provided.

Why not go along and join in? if you do need more information then give Ron a call on 0775 4008221

Line dancing is believed to have originated from folk dancing , which has many similarities. Contra dancing , a form of American folk dance in which the dancers form two parallel lines and perform a sequence of dance movements with different partners down the length of the line, probably had a huge influence on the line dancing steps we a familiar with today.

During the 1980’s, line dances began to be created for popular country songs.

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Stanground Fire & Rescue Service

November Bulletin

Fireworks and bonfires can be plenty of fun for all the family to enjoy.

The fire service recommends going to an organised firework display instead of holding one at home, however, if you do use fireworks or light a bonfire at home, we would ask residents to take on board our safety advice to ensure it is just their fireworks that go off with a bang: • Keep fireworks in a closed box and always follow the instructions.

• Light them at arm’s length using a taper and stand well back.

• Never go back to a lit firework.

• Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.

• Don’t light bonfires in unsuitable weather, particularly in windy conditions.

• Don’t leave bonfires unattended.

• Build bonfires well clear of buildings, fences and hedge.

• Never use flammable liquids to start the fire, and never burn dangerous rubbish such as aerosols, paint, foam furniture, rubber tyres, and batteries.

• Before you light the bonfire, check that children and animals are not hiding inside and are a safe distance away.

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Community News

Cardea Update

As I write this it feels as if suddenly the long hot summer has ended and autumn is upon us, blustery and rainy outside its good to be cosy indoors with a cuppa and the slow cooker bubbling away in the background.

Greetings from Cardea. I love the warm weather and we’ve been very lucky this year but I also look forward to the autumn and its lovely colours and traditions.

In my family this includes a fire pit party hosted by my brother and his family, whatever the weather we gather in the garden around the fire which the men gleefully keep ablaze (what is it with men and fire?) we all bring delicious food including jacket potatoes, chilli, spicy Samos’s, sausages and of course chocolate brownies which all taste somehow yummier eaten in the glow of

the fire and the wood smoke! We also enjoy our first cups of mulled wine for the festive season. Which reminds me of my personal challenge to Go Sober for October in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care, I’m abstaining from alcohol in the hope that I raise some money for this fantastic charity. We are extremely fortunate in that we can choose to drink and eat whatever we fancy, we don’t know what it’s like to go without, go hungry or not to have choice but that is not the case for everyone. I know that come November I can enjoy my favourite

We are also starting to plan our Christmas events for Cardea so again check the Face Book page and Morrison’s board for details.

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tipple but for someone with a diagnosis of cancer this luxury is not a given and so if my challenge makes some of you think how cancer affects all of us and give a pound or two then I’ve achieved my aim. If you want to donate to this worthy cause please go to the GoSober for October website and search for Kate Ferris.

Talking of matters health related we have some exciting news, Cardea will very soon have its own team of First Responders, and training is taking place this week after lots of planning and persistence by the CRA. Local businesses have contributed towards the cost of essential equipment; we have raised money via tombola at St Michaels Festival and as always Councillor Marco Cereste have helped us so many thanks to all involved including Impra Gas, Morrison’s and ELE . This means that in the very near future we have the peace of mind knowing that should we have the need to call for an ambulance we have trained First Responders able to be with us within minutes. This is another building block in place for our growing and thriving community at Cardea.

Another facility in the planning is a youth club for the young people , at the moment this is in its infancy but watch this space for updates on this as we believe that it’s incredibly important for our children to have some where to go and things to do. We are very fortunate that we have lots of dedicated, enthusiastic people amongst us keen to make Cardea a great place to grow up!

Looking forward I know that winter with its short days and long nights can be a lonely time for some and so we will be holding a Saturday morning coffee and chat group on a monthly basis, dates to be arranged, please look out for these on our My Cardea Face Book page and also on Morrison’s notice board, these are an opportunity to meet up with other residents and just have a natter, catch up on local developments and make new friends. Everyone is welcome, please spread the word, we have toys and refreshments for the little ones and plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits for the adults so hope to see you there.

We are also starting to plan our Christmas events for Cardea so again check the Face Book page and Morrison’s board for details.

By Kate Ferris & Cardea Residents Association

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Knightfest – a unique celebration of music & beer in aid of Alzheimer Research UK On 1st November, the Heron Pub in Stanground, Peterborough will host Knightfest, a unique event featuring a whole day of the some of the best live acts and real ales from across the region.

The festival has been organised to raise funds for Alzheimer Research UK and is the idea of local musician Dave Knight and his partner Jayne Paul.

Together with the assistance of a small team of volunteers they hope to raise both awareness and vital funds to aid research into the illness which affects many thousands of people every year.

Band line up The band line up for the charity day has been confirmed as follows (timings are provisional and may be updated nearer the time): Afternoon Session 2.00pm – 7.15pm

Knightfest promises a selection of unique, one-off beers which are sure to get the attention the real ale tickers! Breweries confirmed are: Xtreme Ales, Bexar County, Elland, Miletree, Star, in addition Lacons Brewery has kindly agreed to donate a barrel.

2.00pm Stacey Lowth

Meri at the Heron has very kindly donated the pub function room and is also providing food of which proceeds will go directly to the charity. A percentage of the profit from the beer sold on the day will also be donated. Raffle tickets will be on sale, the prizes include: a performance by Stacey at a private function, a brewery experience day and jewellery vouchers.

5.00pm Simon Russell

Many more to be confirmed!

2.45pm Rory Mackenzie 3.30pm Fyzz Wallis 4.15pm TheWaterboatmen 5.45pm Feckin Eejits 6.30pm Palmerston Ukulele Band Evening Session 7.30pm – Late 7.30pm Mick Davison 8.30pm A Hatful of Hacketts 9.30pm Press (two sets being performed)

Further information: Karl Simpson 07737 297072 | Knightfest Facebook http://tinyurl.com/ogvt589 Alzheimer Research UK (registered charity 1077089) http://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org | The Heron Pub Stanground http://www.heronpub.co.uk

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What’s on at Stanground Library WW1 Ancestry at Bretton Library

Tues 11 Nov, 2.30 - 4.30pm Bretton Library £3 Find out how you can research your WW1 ancestors the session will include an introductory talk, handouts and a practical online session with our local archivist

War in Fiction at Central Library

Wed 12 November, 7pm £5 (£4 concessions and reading groups)

Book at any library. A fascinating journey into both the First and Second World Wars, with acclaimed authors Anna Hope and Lissa Evans .

Regular

free activities

Stories With Santa at Stanground Saturday 6 Dec 10.30am-12.00 noon £5

Come and listen to some favourite Christmas stories.

Meet Santa, have your photo taken with him and you’ll also receive a present. Take part in our festive craft session and make a photo frame for your special Santa photo.

& events

Adult reading group 2nd Monday of the month 4:30 - 5:30 pm Rhyme-time every Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30 Knit & natter Tuesday 11:00 - 12:30 pm every other week Story-time every Friday 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Preschool Visits to Library For information on Class Visits please contact Jo Allen jo.allen@vivacity-peterborough.com

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It’s Free to join the library just pop in and get a card today!

As well as our reference and lending facilities, there’s a whole lot more to discover and enjoy at your local library. Find out more about our IT resources, events, book clubs, and see how your library plays a vital supporting role in the community.

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Schools

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St Michael’s Pre-School, Mace Road We’ve had a lovely half term here at St Michael’s with visits to the local park and shops, an art competition and our harvest festival. We’re getting ready for Christmas, with lots of fun activities planned including our Nativity on the 14th December. We’ve welcomed Leanne to the team and all our new children and their families have settled in well.

As the days get darker, we’ll be having lots of indoor and outdoor fun, using our senses and experiencing the changing of seasons in different ways. If you’d like to join our waiting list, see our prospectus or pop in for a visit, simply give us a call on 01733 686158 or email stmichaelspreschoolstanground@yahoo.co.uk

St John’s Primary School St John’s Primary School has already been very busy so far this term learning all about World War One. To launch our topic, we held a Recruitment Day, where children experienced what it would be like as a Soldier or a Nurse.

Children learnt First Aid to care for the injured soldiers, completed Drills showing discipline, and endured Assault Courses for Fitness. Even some of the teachers had a go!

Year 4 pupils also have researched the poppies at the Tower of London, and looked at why poppies are significant. They then recreated their own poppies from clay, as well as creating their own water-coloured paintings.

To extend our learning further, we have an exciting trip planned to the Imperial War Museum where we shall learn about Toys in World War One and Forces of Flight. A busy term ahead!

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Stanground Academy Students at the Stanground Academy have been taking part in the ‘Operation Smokestorm’ project run by the Peterborough City Council. The programme is designed to educate young people about the dangers of smoking through a fun and interactive approach. The mission is to design an advertisement showing all the information they have learnt as a secret spy within a tobacco company. Student entries were judged at the Peterborough Town Hall last Friday (26 September) and seven students from the Stanground Academy were recognised for their outstanding contribution to promoting positive health messages at the Youth Health Awards.

All seven students received awards for their hard work in promoting the anti-smoking message (Operation smoke storm) with three of our students excelling themselves in receiving gold in the written category and silver in the musical category.

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Blackberry House Day Nursery is getting ready for a fun filled Autumn Term!

We have been looking at the changes in the weather and environment around us. Nature walks have meant we can explore conkers, cones and the changing leaves.

Pre-School have been exploring Harvest time, and learnt a fantastic harvest song.

We have been using some Autumn and Harvest objects as part of our creative play, including apple rolling, corn rubbing and leaf printing.

Blackberries are planning some games and activities as part of supporting the charity ’Children In Need’.

The children are awaiting an exciting bonfire night. We will be looking at staying safe with our pre-school, as well as the colours, shapes, movements and noise that are experienced at this wonderful time of the year.

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Perfect for Bonfire Night

Chilli Burgers

For the burgers 2 rashers of streaky bacon chopped 1 tomato chopped 2bsp extra lean mince beef 1tbsp tomato puree

For the Relish 1 Red pepper deseeded and diced 2 tomatoes deseeded and diced 1 small onion chopped 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 1tsp Vinegar 1tbsp parsley chopped

Method Dry fry the bacon for a few minutes until it it just beginning to crisp. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in the Cajun seasoning.

Place the mince in a bowl and add the bacon mixture and puree. Season well and squish the mixture together. Divide into 4 and shape into patties.

Grill on a ridged griddle or under the grill for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile make the relish. Throw the relish ingredients into a food processor and process for a few seconds.

To serve Place the burger on a bagel with the relish salad and chunky potato wedges.

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Well the days and evenings are drawing in, but there is still loads of fun to be had in your locals, with great meal deals, charity days, open mic nights, great beers, live music bands - and yet more bands – with something sure to appeal to everyone. Please get out there and support your local.

The Golden Lion

The Heron

Sadly this has not re-opened and is now sporting a large for sale sign – anyone fancy a new career?

The Heron will be holding a huge line up of bands for a charity day in aid of Alzheimer Research UK. It’s called Knightfest and will be taking place on Saturday 1st November with the following fantastic line up:

The Fenman The Fenman has been rather quiet over the last few months, but has recently come under new management with Dave Foster at the helm. A refurbishment is currently underway.

The Woolpack I went along to their ‘Open Mic’ which was fantastic – a real mix of people, music genres and styles on show with audience members joining in singing along and sometimes impulsively getting up to perform! It was a really good atmosphere. Next one’s; Sunday 26th October and Sunday 30th November from 3pm onwards.

Free afternoon of acoustic guitar music with Steve Bean and his classical guitar which has a Flamenco influence and includes various music genres such as; Jazz, Folk, Country and Soul. His repertoire features pieces by The Beatles, Queen, Lady Gaga, John Williams in addition to some classical numbers. Come see him on Sunday16th November from 4-6pm.

The Whittle Saturday night solo artists will be on every 2 weeks, with Simon Lee – male vocalist – on Saturday 1st November.

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The event will include a wide selection of oneoff beers from the following breweries; Xtreme Ales, Bexar County, Elland, Miletree, Star in addition to the extensive range of drinks held by Meri.

Food will be available, with raffle tickets on sale with prizes including a performance by Stacey at a private function, a brewery experience day, jewellery vouchers and more.

Remember, if you have any pub news, I’d love to hear it – please send it through to me at roz@stangroundgazette.co.uk Join our Facebook and keep updated. Landlords – you can advertise/promote your gigs on their too!

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Pensions and Divorce – the Facts We read and hear about celebrity divorces all of the time. The press is full of articles about who got the “City Apartment” or “Villa in Marbella”, but what about the less glamorous, but often more valuable asset – The Pension?

When couples divorce, the Court must consider all of the assets, including the available pension provision. In many cases, other than the home, the biggest asset is a pension, especially if one party has worked in the public sector or has a final salary scheme pension.

Quite often, one party has a greater pension provision than the other, particularly if one partner has spent time out of the workplace looking after the children. The Court has three main options in dealing with pensions upon divorce: • Offsetting – the pension owner keeps their pension and the other retains another asset i.e. house or savings • Attachment orders – the pension remains in the name of the owner but the other “flags” a share of the pension to become payable to them when the pension owner retires • Pensions sharing orders – pension is split (not always equally) and some of the pension is transferred from that party’s pension to the other party’s pension – they are then in control of how to invest and manage the pension and when to draw the pension. This is the most usual way to split pensions on divorce.

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That time of year is here again, the children have dressed up in their costumes and begged for candy from total strangers. It’s the time of year that all dentists dread with cavities round every corner but I guess they shouldn’t complain if the business is booming Shortly after Halloween, we all begin preparing for the festivities of bonfire night and although loads of us celebrate it each year, not everyone understands the story. Well here’s a little sum up.

Years ago in on the 5th of November 1605 a group of Catholics conspirators made a plot ‘The Gunpowder Plot’ to destroy the House of Lords by blowing it up and attempting to kill King James. However the plan was foiled and Guy himself was arrested while he was guarding the Gunpowder.

Therefore Guy Fawkes Night was invented for people to celebrate the survival of their King!

Although some traditions have died out over time, some are going strong and even some new ones are being invented.

One tradition that has stood the test of time is the ‘Guy’ or Pope, which is often thrown upon the bonfire. In past times this was to express hostility for the Pope. Often children would carry the Guy through the streets and ask for a penny for their guy so that they could go and buy fireworks for the night.

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became more famous and more of a social event, new ideas flooded in. Now the fifth of November is a huge event full of fireworks and huge bonfires all competing to be the largest one yet.

A simple little way to remember the events from that night is written in a famous nursery rhyme.

The rhyme is still sung today and was made famous in it’ appearance in V for Vendetta.

Remember, Remember!

The fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot I see no reason, Why Gunpowder treason.

Should never be forgot!

The tune does carry on but these are the most famous lines and were written years ago and mysteriously the writer is still unknown.

So now you know what bonfire night is all about (if you didn’t already)! It’s up to you how you what to spend the night. Whether you’re going to stay traditional or just be social, remember remember, what it’s all about.

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Pet Care

Keeping your pets happy, safe and healthy!

Hi, my name is Marie-Line and I manage PetStay Peterborough Branch. I have enjoyed being a secondary school teacher for the past 20 years but I was ready for a change of career.

I love animals, particularly dogs, and I think it is important that people are offered the best choices of care for their pet(s). My three adorable Cocker Spaniel puppies Charlie, Maya and Rosie can be so mischievous at times and hard work! But they bring me so much joy that I just can’t envisage life without them anymore.

They each have their own personality, likes and dislikes and are great company.

As the proud owner of 3 young dogs, I am very keen to keep them happy, safe and healthy. I often go to France to visit my family but I can’t always take them with me. I just couldn’t bear the thought to have no alternative but to leave them in a kennel when I am away! Who would give Rosie her night time cuddle, who would reassure Charly when loud noises frighten him, who would play ball with Maya when she needs to let off her ever bountiful energy?

I read about PetStay by chance and thought it was a fantastic, ethical and caring idea, exactly what I was looking for my 3 lovable rascals…and for a new career too! With PetStay, I am reassured to know that our beloved pets will be well cared for in a safe and caring home environment as I carefully select myself all our dog loving Carers who are fully insured, vetted, and fully licensed! They offer a safe and caring home environment alternative to kennels and I endeavour to match the right Carer for each dog, so they can be nurtured in the same way they would be at home while their owners are away. So they can all enjoy a peaceful and fun filled holiday!

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Pet Care

Remember remember...

...your pets this November!

Fireworks are enjoyed year-round by people but can be a source of fear for many animals.

It doesn’t have to be that way though, so don’t ignore the problem. Seek advice from your vet who will if necessary; be able to refer you to a professional clinical animal behaviourist. You can also follow our top tips to make firework celebrations less frightening for your pet.

Keeping cats and dogs secure • Make sure your dog or cat always has somewhere to hide if he or she wants to and has access to this place at all times.

For example this could be under some furniture or in a cupboard.

• During firework seasons, walk dogs during daylight hours and keep cats and dogs indoors when fireworks are likely to be set off.

• At nightfall close windows and curtains and put on music to mask and muffle the sound of fireworks.

• If your pet shows any signs of fear try to ignore their behaviour. Leave them alone unless they are likely to harm themselves.

• Never punish or fuss over your pet when it’s scared as this will only make things worse in the long run.

• Make sure your cat or dog is always kept in a safe and secure environment and can’t escape if there’s a sudden noise.

Have your pet microchipped in case they do escape.

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Money Matters

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Answer: Unfortunately yes if you are buying a property for between £125,001 and £250,000 you will have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) at a rate of 1%. SDLT has long been an unwelcome extra faced by first-time buyers trying to get onto the housing ladder, yet one that they have grudgingly had to pay. However, it is not only first time buyers new to the market that are unprepared. Properties costing between £250,001 and £500,000 attract SDLT at 3 per cent.

Put another way, purchase a property for £250,000 and you will have to fork out £2,500 in SDLT; purchase at £250,001 (an extra £1) and you face a £7,500 bill. The rates also increase the higher the purchase price.

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For example, the income tax and capital gains tax self assessment for the tax year 2012/13 was due to be filed by 31 January 2014. If it was in fact filed on that day, then HMRC have until 31 January 2015 to open an “enquiry” into that return. If, however, the return was filed earlier, say on 1 July 2013, then HMRC’s “enquiry window” will have closed on 1 July 2014.

Once the enquiry window has closed, HMRC cannot then look into or ask for further details, but can still open an enquiry if they can show they have made a “discovery”.

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Sport

New gym extension at the Regional The popular gym at the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre has undergone a large extension that will allow for an additional 420 new gym members.

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The state-of-the-art gym with panoramic views of the city now has 50% more floor space, FREE parking and extended opening hours for busy city professionals.

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The new extended gym area now includes an X-Cube functional training area, stretch and ab mat area and two new lateral trainers.

The area also houses a free weights platform for Olympic lifting, a Smiths weight training machine, additional dumbbells & benches and plate-loading machines.

A complete gym membership At the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre there’s no need for unnecessary add-ons; you’ll get swimming, a state-of-the-art gym and access to the sauna & steam rooms.

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PUMAS WANT YOU! Park Farm Pumas youth Football club are having a great start to the season with 13 teams playing week in week out and young footballers reaping the benefits that our club provides.

In fact we are still recruiting. Due to the ever increasing popularity of our young club we urgently require a coach to work with our extremely popular U6 Academy team in preparation for them joining the Peterborough Junior Alliance league in September 2015.

This is a great opportunity for an existing Level 1,2 or Uefa B qualified coach but don’t worry if you don’t have these qualifications, Pumas will fund the required training for our coaches. If you feel you fit the bill and want the opportunity to give something back to your community through passing on knowledge to our young footballers.

We are also recruiting in the following age groups – U10 & U11 - We are looking for 2-3 talented young footballers at each age to come and join the current crop of Pumas – Training is on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Contact our Chairman Ciaran McAuley on 07713106898 or via email ciarso2000@yahoo.co.uk

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Dan White, the teams manager said” I would like to thank our sponsors The Old Forge Hair and Beauty, ck direct and bluefin for their support to local grassroots football. It is thanks to their contribution that local kids have kit to play in and keeps our kids in local sport, which helps them lead healthy active lives”.

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Marks and Spencer - £7.00 Clinique Whole Lotta Chubby Gift Set This is a fantastic gift for older age groups.

Clinique have put together a wonderful selection of their lip balms and lipsticks in a helpful little bag.

Boots - £20.00

Limited Collection Glitter Single Nail Polish Gift Fabulous varnish for all ages! There’s no age limit on great nails! This is a perfect little stocking filler to keep early risers entertained.

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John Lewis - £25.00 Nivea Men Protect & Soothe Set We all know that men can make such a fuss when they are in pain or have irritation. So this little dove shave kit can take away the possible moans on Christmas morning!

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For older ladies a more mature make-up kit may be the best idea and what’s more sophisticated than Yves Saint Laurent?

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St John’s C of E Primary School, Chapel St., Stanground 1st class at 5.30pm and 2nd class at 7.30pm For more information call Elaine 01733 346699 or 07729 689552

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The Old Forge Hair and Beauty The Old Forge Hair and Beauty in Farcet has now been open for almost 3 years and is thriving, their success has been outstanding with lots of support from the locals.

They offer everything from Hair to beauty treatments of all kinds. A popular facial is the CACI Non surgical face lift, a course of 10 is recommended for optimum results and as a special offer until Christmas this will be just £300.

The salon are also offering children’s pamper parties for just £12 per child (min 6, max 10). This includes light refreshments, a mini facial, file and paint, makeup, coloured hairspray and a goody bag for the birthday girl!

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Fish & Chips...

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When I woke up this morning, I thought there had been some kind of mistake. Were my eyes still closed? No, had my alarm gone off at the wrong time? No. It really was the depressingly early time of half 6. Then why was it so dark? I don’t know how these dark mornings have crept up on me. I can’t say I am a fan if I’m honest.

It’s not all bad though, apart from being blinded by the kitchen lights each morning. I quite like the weather when it’s gone a bit chilly. The opportunity to wrap up warm in all the comfy warm clothes I own and not to mention the fun of a long fire in the living room, if I can get to the fire before the cat does obviously, who I’m certain would be quite happy to lie all there all night and cook herself if I didn’t turn her over periodically.

I’m hoping for snow this year too. After last year’s disappointment, it would be nice to see the land blanketed in white again. I will admit, at its very best snow makes getting to work on a motorbike interesting, at its worst, it makes it downright dangerous. But I like to gloss over that fact. It’s all forgotten when I get to take my snowboard down to Tenter Hill and spend a few hours making myself look silly in front of the “Stanground Ski Club”. If you don’t believe me about the ski club, come down and have a look if it snows. If there is no one there, check the pub, I can’t stress enough how important après ski is.

I realise now that I’m just over halfway through and I seem to have run out of things I like about winter. I suppose there’s Christmas to look forward to, but I don’t generally like to start shopping for that until about mid December, so I guess that’s a theme for another month.

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Halloween is this month though! I can’t really complain about Halloween, I very much enjoy all the offers Tesco put on sweets that I can pick up on my lunch breaks, I find it’s sometimes possible to create a stockpile of them that can last well into November. All this in exchange for one night of resolutely ignoring people knocking on my front door. I don’t share sweets.

This leads me onto bonfire night. It still astounds me that bonfire night is legal. A night full of people drinking, starting large fires, and playing with explosives just doesn’t sound like a recipe for success to me. But at least the explosions that terrify the cat add a nice atmosphere to watching a war film on TV, it’s like having a cheap surround sound set.

In a perfect world I’d finish off this months column with something profound, but I’m at a loss for anything like that right now while I’m watching Karl Pilkington in a shark cage. So just a simple request instead. Please turn off your fog lights when it isn’t foggy. It hurts my eyes.

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Cosmic Katie‘s Stars

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By Katie Lancashire, Clairvoyant and Astrologer Aries March 21-April 20 It may be hard to put into words quite how you are feeling right now, but do try; a loved one close by is trying to help, but they need to hear things from you first, once you’ve started the ball rolling, you’ll be amazed at how everything falls into place.

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Gemini May 22-June 22 Your home and domestic life will be at the forefront this month, and certain discussions are impossible to avoid. Now is not the time to bury your head and live in a dream world, in order to progress positively you must tackle what is staring you right in the face.

Cancer June 23-July 23 A fabulous opportunity to spread your wings and dip your toe in a new line of work should not be missed, this is the start of something very good indeed! A new romantic encounter with someone of a like mind will put your head in a spin, enjoy the attention, it is long overdue.

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Virgo August 24-September 23 A change of direction regarding a property or house move will yield fantastic results, look closer to home for the solution. A family member will do themselves no favours as they attempt to pull the wool over your eyes, do not get roped into helping them out of their financial commitments.

Libra September 24-October 23 If you are in a quandary regarding your love life, a decision will soon be made.

However, it is essential to remember that the grass is not always greener, in fact its full of people muck spreading and only too happy to tell you what you want to hear, stop and think before you leap.

Scorpio October 24-November 22 It is with renewed energy and vigour that you begin this month, after a seemingly long wait, you can finally see success and light at the end of the tunnel, you do however, have a particular way of doing things, it’s either your way, or no way.

Sagittarius November 23-December 21 Paperwork and small print regarding applications and legal documents require your full attention, a fabulous new opportunity you have been yearning for is yours for the taking. Enjoy this moment. Holiday plans will be up for discussion the question is, where will you go?

Capricorn December 22-January 20 This is a very productive month for you, with work opportunities taking precedence, you will be in demand and run off your feet. You may ned to delegate some tasks so as to free up your time, accept that they may not get done as quickly as you like, but by doing so it allows you to do what you do best.

Aquarius January 21-February 19 Your expectations are quite high right now and this could be dangerous for those around you, ease off the pedal slightly if you don’t want your plans to go off the rails. Keep sight of your serious goals as getting distracted will be a costly price to pay in more ways than one.

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A fabulous opportunity will present itself this month, giving you the chance to step out of your comfort zone and try something brand new, you never know, you may just like it! Beware of a jealous friend or acquaintance, they will do themselves no favours as they’ll try and drag you into to their gossip mongering and problems, do not get involved.

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Stanground Library Reading Group Second Monday of every month – 3:30pm til 4:30pm.

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On 1st October 2014, a pioneering new hub was launched by Cambridgeshire Police to help support victims of crime by providing a more centralised and co-ordinated local framework for help and support.

Funding for this service passed from the Ministry of Justice to Police & Crime Commissioners to enable a far more locally driven provision for victims of crime to be created. All forces have to change the way they operate their victim support by the spring 2015, so Cambridgeshire Constabulary were keen to start early. They are one of seven forces leading the way nationally to provide a local service for victims, from which a range of support can be accessed.

Victims of crime will be assessed to determine the level of support they need and then helped in the most appropriate way, bringing in specialist services and other agencies as required. By managing support services at a local level, the service will be better able to meet the needs of the communities and target provision to where it is most needed.

Officers investigating crime will highlight vulnerable victims to the hub - but all victims of crime will be given contact details for the hub if they feel they need extra support.

How crime affects a victim or witness depends entirely on the individual. The most important thing to remember is that a more centralised and efficient network of help is now available.

You can contact the Victims’ Hub by calling 0800 781 6818 (Monday - Friday, 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm) or emailing victimshub@cambs.police.uk For more details about the hub, visit www.cambsvictimshub.co.uk

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