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Issue 18 July 2015

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Hello and welcome to the June issue of the Stanground Gazette. In this month’s issue back by popular demand is the Old Stanground feature; this is what the community keep asking to see so if you do have any old pictures or newspaper clippings from times past then please send them over to us. There is also a lovely feature on The Little Yellow Duck project that is being launched this month in the community. If you have the pleasure of finding a duck then please read the attached label and more importantly let us knows about it. As always lots of local news from the schools and church.

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Registration now open for Thorpe Hall’s Starlight Hike It’s time to dust off your trainers, grab a friend and get registered for this year’s Thorpe Hall Hospice Starlight Hike.

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fter a year’s break, the popular fundraising event is back in the calendar, on Saturday, August 8, with a new look, a new route and a lots of new reasons to get involved.

For those looking for a challenge there’s a 10km route taking in some of Peterborough’s prettiest parkland. For those keen to take the more leisurely option, or maybe looking for a family challenge, there’s a 5km circuit available. Both routes will start and finish at Thorpe Hall Hospice in Longthorpe, Peterborough, with the start scheduled for early evening so walkers return for their triumphant finish down Thorpe Hall’s stunning drive as the sun sets.

There will be a warm-up to get those feet moving before the starting pistol is fired, and

entertainment along the marshalled route to keep the motivation levels high. There’ll be a barbecue in the beautiful gardens of Thorpe Hall Hospice and activities to keep the supporters busy while the walkers are on route.

All the money raised at this year’s Starlight Hike will help pay for the services in the new Thorpe Hall Hospice, which will welcome patients from the start of July.

Thorpe Hall’s senior event fundraiser Jo Killick said: “We’re thrilled to have the Starlight Hike back on our events calendar and delighted that, this year, we will be able to start and finish at Thorpe Hall. Walking down the drive as the sun sets, to be welcomed by staff and patients will, we’re sure, make it a really memorable occasion.”

The event is open to all ages including children. It costs just £15 to enter with all entrants receiving a must-have Starlight Hike t-shirt to wear during the event.

Walkers are asked to raise £100 through sponsorship. To find out more about this year’s Starlight Hike visit www.sueryder.org/starlighthike/thorpehall or call the fundraising team on 01733 225993.

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Sue Ryder offers a range of personalised care, advice, education and support services in local communities to help improve the lives of individuals – including their carers and families – with conditions such as cancer; dementia; acquired brain injury; multiple sclerosis; Huntington’s disease; Parkinson’s disease and Motor Neurone disease.

In order to continue to provide and develop its range of invaluable services, Sue Ryder relies predominantly on income from its retail shops, fundraising activities and generous donations from members of the public.

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The Wildlife Trust

Wessex Close, Stanground A wetland reserve with its own distinctive habitat.

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ut off from the rest of the washes by a busy railway line and enclosed by parallel flood banks, this reserve has its own distinct habitat. This area of wash land is flooded each winter providing a winter refuge for waterfowl and nesting space for waders. In the summer, it is grazed.

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 grass-wrack pondweed, and spined-loach, a rare European fish.

The site is very good for birds, so sit awhile with your binoculars and you might be lucky enough to hear snipe, redshank and sandpipers, or catch a glimpse of a peregrine as it stirs alarmed waders into flight.

Holylake Drive, Stanground Nestled among houses, a collection of small ponds and meadow that is a local stronghold for newts.

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isitors who stumble upon this tiny site will find what remains of a wet meadow and pond system that predates the housing estate. Great crested newts and smooth newts share this refuge and it is thought to be one of the best breeding sites in Peterborough.

Scattered around the site you will find piles of logs and grass clippings, left to provide shelter for the adult newts.

As well as being important for newts, the ponds are home to a range of damselflies and dragonflies. At the height of the summer butterflies will float gently above the meadow.

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OLD STANGROUND Maybe you recognise yourself in these pictures?

Southfields School: These pictures have been sent in by Nick Palik, a former pupil at Southfields School.

The photographs date from the late 1950s and early 1960s and include Nick, his brother and sister.

Golden Lion tug of war team pictured in 1930 – Photograph

by Rachel Piggot.

We love receiving these old photographs and it’s proving to be a bit hit with a large proportion of our readers, so please keep these pictures coming our way. info@stangroundgazette.co.uk

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New Councillor highlights his concerns “As one of the new Councillors for Stanground Central, writes Ray Wisby, I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in the recent local election.

W Stanground Chat Club Stanground Chat Club is a club for retired people that meets in Stanground at Kingfisher Court from 2-4pm every other Tuesday.

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he club offers a chance to meet other people and have a cup of tea whilst enjoying a varied programme of social activities.

In the coming months, for example there is a tea party with British Sugar, a reminiscences workshop with Eastern Angles Theatre Company, flower arranging and an exercise class.

This is a friendly club costing just £1 per session, where new members will always receive a warm welcome. So, why not come along and join Stanground Chat Club this month on 14 and 28 July.

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If you would be interested in coming along to the club then please contact: Judy Butler on 01733 314003 or Mandy Dewdney at Age UK Peterborough on 01733 564185.

hilst out campaigning, one of the main complaints was the cutbacks on grass cutting. Along with Councillor Chris Harper, of Park Farm, I put forward my reasons for this cutback to be repealed. I stated that dog walkers, whilst trying to do the right thing and remove their dog’s mess, found that in the long grass it was just smearing on the long blades of grass.

Children should not be playing in grass, amongst dog mess, and consequently are forced to stay at home, or end up gathering with their friends on street corners. When children loiter, some people feel they are up to no good and label them a bad bunch. However, although this is not often correct, it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, with children thinking they may as well be what people label them as. The children get no exercise and are then at risk of becoming obese. For the community it looks like their home area is neglected and can lead to them not bothering about their own property. The saving for not cutting the grass was in the area of £24,000.

There is a further problem that residents and all Councillors in the area should be worried about. There is a proposal to build an Anaerobic Digestion Plant on the old London Crane site at Horsey Toll. This would involve putting large propane gas tanks underground, which can never be regarded as 100 per cent safe. Large 10x15 metre tanks would be visible on site with open pools of liquid and mounds of solid waste. There is a chance of fluid leaking into the water table and river, as has happened in the past, when it killed fish and affected other wildlife. The road infrastructure is not sufficient for the 24-hour a day deliveries and collections from the site, making already long tailbacks at certain times of the day even longer. There will be smells from the plant which could prevent the enjoyment of the countryside and gardens, with residents not opening windows and hanging washing out. House prices will be affected in the future should this plant be permitted to go ahead.

Again I thank everyone who voted for me and let you know I will be fighting for the whole of the community to improve our area.”

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Stanground & Farcet C of E Churches This year in July our churches and our community are really excited to be welcoming a new full time member of staff. His name is Staffan Dawkins and he will be here for three years.

I am sure you will soon see him around the place, in the schools and leading various services so here is just a little of what he has told me about himself: “I was born in the Parish of St Elizabeth in Jamaica, but grew up in the country’s capital city of Kingston,

before moving to London to start a new life. After spending 12 years working in banking and marketing I felt called to ministry within the Church

and began training as a Counselling Psychologist for Christian Ministry.

“Later I pursued a career in the Health and Social Care sector and worked as a Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Mental Capacity Advocate across several London Boroughs, while being actively involved in Church and parish life.

When later I realised my call was to ordained ministry, I went on to train at the South East Institute for Theological Education in London and Westcott House in Cambridge.“ Staffan’s name really is spelt like this. Many of us are used to Stefan, or Steven but I for one have never met a Staffan before. I am looking forward to hearing the origins of his unusual name. Maybe it’s Jamaican?

Stanground resident Anne Rowcliffe has announced the launch of The Little Yellow Duck Project, involving leaving hand-crafted ducks for people to find.

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he finder is invited, by the attached label, to register the duck on a website which details the importance of blood, organ and tissue donation and has a link to the organ donation register.

(Thelittleyellowduckproject.org) This project was launched on 15 April 2014 in memory of Anne’s daughter, Clare, who died whilst awaiting a lung transplant.

As part of this project, on 4 July Anne will launch 60 yellow helium balloons, with hand-crafted yellow ducks attached, from her garden in Oakdale Avenue. Anne chose 60 as she will have just reached her 60th birthday and the following week is Organ Donation week. If you look at the sky at 1pm you may see them floating off with their life changing messages.

If you are lucky enough to find a yellow duck then please let us know by tweeting @stangroundmag or through our Facebook page with a picture of the duck.

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Raising local funds to help local people

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Age UK Peterborough provides services and support to enable older people to live a healthy and fulfilling life in their own homes.

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Walking for Health Scheme now in Stanground Welcome to Peterborough’s Walking for Health Scheme. Everybody is welcome on the walks, including people who wouldn’t call themselves active, but we are especially keen to meet people who are trying to build up their daily activity levels, people who have, or are at risk of experiencing, poor health, and people who maybe feel isolated and would like to meet new people.

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e would also love to hear from anybody who would like to help lead walks. No experience is necessary as full training is given. Walking makes you feel good and improves your health and we provide an opportunity to have fun and meet new people.

You might not walk very much at the moment and that can be for lots of reasons. Some people feel they are not safe walking alone, maybe you have no-one to walk with or simply you don't know where to walk?

We can help with this! If you don't walk because of personal safety or you want people to walk with, you could come on one of our led walks! Choose from 11 different walks every week all across Peterborough. The walks are led by specially trained walk leaders.

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MONEY MATTERS

by Pete Bird, Bird & Co Certified Public Accountants

Do you have any tax or business questions, please email Pete Bird of Bird & Co on info@birdnco.co.uk and if of general interest, it will be published here!

Question: I’ve been told I can pay my self-assessment tax online instead of sending a cheque or making a payment to HMRC at the Post Office or my local bank?

Answer: Yes you can – HMRC has enhanced its online payment service, which now accepts credit Visa and MasterCard and debit card payments for not only self-assessment, but VAT and Corporation Tax. Taxpayers can find this service at the www.gov.uk website and by following the links are transferred to new payment screens, operated by Worldpay. HMRC has said their ‘customers’ have told them they are happy with the service, and they are making further improvements by listening and acting on the feedback.

The service will soon accept Employers PAYE, Stamp Duty Land Tax and some miscellaneous payments by credit and debit card, and will eventually replace Billpay.

Tax Tip – Pre-Letting Property Expenses: Expenses may be incurred on a property before the first rental receipt is received (for example, travel, phone, advertising, etc.). If so, a deduction may be possible once the letting starts. Relief is only allowable under these special rules where the expenditure is:

Scams Awareness Every year millions of people are scammed. In one year the total loss from scams is £5 billion! Help us tackle scams during July which is Scams Awareness Month.

Don’t be rushed, Don’t be hushed!

Report scams or get advice. Contact the Citizens Advice Consumer helpline on 03454 040506.

Visit Cambridge & District CAB at 66 Devonshire Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BL. We are open Monday to Friday from 9.15am to 12.45pm.

Come and see us in Cambridge City Library where we will have a stall on 1 July or 15 July (between 1pm and 4pm).

■ incurred within a period of seven years before the date the rental income actually starts; and is not otherwise allowable as a deduction for tax purposes (i.e. against any other income or capital); and ■ would have been allowed as a deduction if it had been incurred after the rental business started.

Letting expenditure incurred pre-commencement is treated as having been incurred on the day on which the rental income starts and then added to other allowable letting expenses incurred during the tax year. This total amount is then deducted from the total letting receipts for that year. The expenses must not be for the purchase of capital items. Capital expenditure is potentially deductible but there are separate rules of calculation. Costs incurred in relation to the actual purchase of the property, including legal fees, are a capital cost allowed against the proceeds of the eventual disposal of property under the capital gains tax rules.

Dates to remember 1 July 2015 Due date for Corporation Tax for companies with an accounting period ended 30 September 2014.

6 July 2015 Filing deadline for submitting P11D(b), P11D and P9Ds and the employee must receive their copy of the P11D.

Message from Cambridgeshire police Drugs have been highlighted as being an issue in the Stanground area, please can I urge everyone to be alert and report any suspicious activity to the Police. If we do not know about it we cannot do anything and please do not wait for other people to report it, the sooner we have the information the more we can do. Please call 101 to report any drug activity in your area. PCSO 7119 Shabir

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Runners Wanted!

The Oundle Magnificent Ten is back for the second year! A fantastic ten kilometre running race, starting and finishing at Lyveden New Bield, a National Trust property near Oundle.

The race takes place on Sunday 27th September. Runners will receive free National Trust entry to the property and grounds, a finishers t-shirt and fabulous goody bag.

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Stepping Stones for 25 years Stepping Stones Nursery is approaching its 25th birthday! Janet and Kay opened the Stanground branch a couple of years after their first Stepping Stones which was in Werrington and has since moved to Dogsthorpe on Welland Road.

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Ahoy there Stanground Academy!

tepping Stones Stanground is based in the old caretaker’s bungalow in the grounds of Oakdale School and over the years they have built up very good links with the Oakdale.

Stepping Stones Stanground is a small 17 place nursery taking six babies and 11 pre-school children.

They offer full time and part time places and are in receipt of government funding for 2- and 3-year-olds.

They open from 8am-5.30pm all year round plus there is some availability for term time only.

Home cooked two course lunches are provided and a light tea in the afternoon prepared by an in house cook.

Outside there is a wraparound garden which includes a sensory area, climbing area and a vegetable growing area plus lots of open space to play and explore. The children regularly go on Bug Hunts.

All the staff are qualified to level 3 or 4 in childcare as they feel this is fundamental to implement the EYFS successfully.

For further information about this hidden gem of Stanground or to look around please contact Sharn on the number below.

Stepping Stones Nursery T: 01733 563116

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Offering free pre-school sessions and full daycare Visit our lovely little nursery in the grounds of Oakdale School.

Qualified staff • Home cooked food • Full days or sessions • Fun and educational activities

Call Sharn on 01733 563116 to book for Sept 2015. steppingstonesnurserypeterborough.co.uk

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Successful boat project completed at Grafham Water Centre

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n Tuesday 9 June at 3pm, a group of students from the Stanground Academy celebrated their sailing projects at Grafham Water Centre.

A group of 30 students have been working closely with staff at Grafham Water Centre for the last two years to restore an old Wayfarer Sailing Dinghy as part of Grafham Water Centre’s Boat Project.

The Grafham Water Centre Boat Project was introduced in 2013 by a local Huntingdonshire Secondary School and has grown into a very worthwhile project for other local schools.

The Project works with students to help them develop practical life skills and gain in confidence and self-esteem. The work they complete during the project is included in their individual school portfolios and counts towards their final school grades.

At first, only a small group of students from the Stanground Academy were involved, however, the Academy’s participation soon grew as other students showed an interest. The project resulted in the Academy having its own sailing boat in which students could learn to sail. A ceremony was held in June 2014 when ‘Stanground I’ was launched in front of the students who had worked so hard to rescue the

boat. In fact the project was so successful that the Academy has since acquired a second boat which is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment, again, with students carrying out the bulk of the work.

As part of the Project, the students have been learning to sail by working their way through The Royal Yachting Association’s Youth Sailing Scheme qualifications with the ultimate aim of taking the Academy’s boats out on to Grafham Water.

Educational Visits Co-originator Mike Murray from the Stanground Academy said: “It quickly became apparent from the first boat project, that the students were gaining so much from their involvement. That is why we have extended the scheme and have purchased a second boat, which was worked on over the winter and will hopefully be completed by the end of this year.

It is especially pleasing to see students who don’t necessarily excel academically developing a range of skills, both practically/manually and also in problem solving, planning, numeracy and literacy.

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This event is a great way to celebrate the hard work of the students and showcase their achievements to a wider audience.

For more information about Grafham Water Centre and the Grafham Water Centre Boat Project, please contact Alison Baines on 01480 810521 or visit www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk

Principal Ged Rae said: “This is another example of the high quality extra-curricular opportunities available to Stanground Academy students. Activities such as this allow our students to develop new talents, improve confidence and above all have fun. I am grateful to the staff involved for their hard work and commitment to the innovative project.

Grafham Water Centre Development Officer Alison Baines said: “It has been great seeing how enthusiastic and hard working the Stanground Academy students have been. Grafham Water Centre has been able to show them another side to the outdoor learning industry. They have gained useful skills, including their RYA Stage 1 Sailing qualifications. We are really looking forward to seeing them out on the water in their very own Wayfarer Dinghy.”

For more information about the Stanground Academy, please visit www.stangroundacademy.org or follow @StangroundAcad on Twitter.

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YOUNG GAZETTE

‘Must read’ children’s books DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH PIGGY BANKS

FRANKIE MAGIC FOOTBALL

Published 2 July

Frankie and his team love playing football. There’s always time for a game – especially when it’s a tournament!

When Frankie and his friends are whisked to the Canadian Rockies they land with a splash – straight into a freezing river. Thank goodness for a giant rescue dog who turns up just in time. To return the favour, the friends save the dog’s owner, Danni, from a grizzly bear. But when they get back to school, they realize their mission isn’t over yet . . .

Daisy’s getting into more trouble than ever before!

When her best friend Gabby turns up at Daisy’s house with the most awesome, immense, watersquirting micro-scooter Daisy’s ever seen, Daisy knows she’s got to have one too! Trouble is, they cost a LOT of money. So Daisy and Gabby hatch a money-making plan . . .

Pony Club Secrets STARDUST AND THE DAREDEVIL PONIES The fourth Pony Club Secrets adventure by bestselling author of The Princess and the Foal.

Issie has landed her dream job – handling horses on a real film set! And with a group of frisky palominos to deal with, Issie asks her friends at pony club to help out too. But it’s not just the horses who play up on set – what is spoilt actress Angelique’s problem? Could this be Issie’s chance for stardom?

Join talented young rider, Issie, on another actionpacked adventure in the Pony Club Secrets series.

LUMBERJANES VOLUME ONE Published 30 May Friendship to the max! Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five best pals determined to have an awesome summer together . . . and they’re not gonna let any insane quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! It’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Gravity Falls and features five butt-kicking, rad teenage girls wailing on monsters and solving a mystery with the whole world at stake.

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Which piece on a chess board makes an L-shaped move?

What are the four oceans called?

What is the name given to an animal that only eats plants?

What are the three primary colours?

What are the three most important types of fuel?

What is a black mamba?

What are the first names of the four members of Little Mix? What is the female part of a flower called?

If you were born on Christmas day, which star sign would you belong to?

How would you say thank you in Spanish?

Which famous building did Guy Fawkes try to blow up?

How many hearts does an octopus have?

What is the second largest country in the world?

What colour is a New York taxi?

What is the biggest manmade structure on Earth?

KIDS’ QUIZ ANSWERS

PARENTS’ QUIZ ANSWERS

The knight Pacific, Atlantic, Indian and Arctic Herbivores Blue, red and yellow Coal, oil and natural gas A snake Perrie, Jesy, Jade, Leigh-Anne Pistil Capricorn Gracias The Houses of Parliament Three (3) Canada Yellow The Great Wall of China

QUICK QUIZ for kids

What are young gerbils called?

Americans call it a faucet what would we call it?

What were confirmed in 2015 to hinder certain functions of the Apple Watch?

In the film version of Fifty Shades of Grey, which actor plays the role of Christian Grey?

What body part is the title of Florence and the Machine’s debut album, released in 2009?

Which football league side was once known as Small Heath Alliance?

How long does it take the bit of plastic that holds a beer six-pack together to decompose?

Who is the former child star of Everybody Loves Raymond who committed suicide in April 2015?

XXXX is a beer originally brewed in which country?

How many one pound coins would you need to stack up to be the same height as a two pound coin on its side?

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CINEMA

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A long-retired Sherlock Holmes lives in a sleepy village outside of London with his housekeeper and her amateur-sleuthing son. With his legendary mental powers on the wane and minus his sidekick Watson, Holmes becomes haunted by an unsolved case from 50 years ago where he remembers only fragments. Starring Ian Mckellen as Sherlock Holmes.

From a BAFTA award-winning director, Amy tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse. Featuring extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving and vital film shines a light on the world we live in, in a way that very few can. A once-in-a-generation talent, Amy Winehouse was a musician that captured the world’s attention. Her huge success, however, resulted in relentless and invasive media attention which coupled with Amy’s troubled relationships and precarious lifestyle saw her life tragically begin to unravel. Amy Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning in July 2011 at the age of 27.

MINIONS MOVIE Released 10 July Meet Stuart, Kevin and Bob as they embark on a journey for their new master. The story of the Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. After accidentally killing off so many of them – from T. rex to Napoleon – the Minions find themselves without a master to serve and fall into a deep depression. Starring Sandra Bullock as Scarlet Overkill.

TERMINATOR – GENISYS Released 1 July The Terminator is back . . .

When John Connor, leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is faced with unlikely allies, including the Guardian, dangerous new enemies, and an unexpected new mission: To reset the future.

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The Fane Clinic offers treatment of injuries through physical therapy modalities. You can be seen in house by either Victoria Hookway or Adrian Woolley.

The Podiatry Department, manned by Clinical Directors Stephen Pinning (Podiatrist) and Adrian Woolley, sees patients of all ages (14 months being the youngest, with several well into their 90s) travel from far and wide.

The Clinic offers a FREE BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT and a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE should their laser scanned prescription orthotics not alleviate or eliminate the patients pain, the service includes the use of state-of-the-art 2D and 3D scanners along with the Dartfish software for gait analysis.

The chiropody and foot care team uses the latest equipment and techniques. With six members offering home visits, including care homes and treatments at the clinic, they are probably the biggest provider in the area.

The Clinic even offers an array of holistic treatments. So, whatever your needs, you can be assured of the best of service.

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FOOD & DRINK

Well the festival season is now in full swing with a variety of events going on in and around Peterborough. It’s the perfect excuse to get out in the great outdoors, listen to some live music and sup on your favourite tipple with friends and family.

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he Green Meadows Festival will be taking place in nearby Oundle from 3-5 July with the Stereo MCs, The Ragamuffins, Gangsters, Latino Sound and Mark Morriss from The Bluetones to name a few (£40 per adult for three days including camping).

The Willow Festival Sadly The Willow Festival has been postponed until July 2016. The organisers told the Gazette that it had been a very hard decision and they were very disappointed.

The decision having been made to secure the longevity, security and growth of The Willow Festival for the future.

Despite the many public donations and sponsorship secured, the festival faced a shortfall in bringing the quality of event that the organisers wished to deliver. Thanking all those who had donated this year, both financially and with their time voluntarily, the organisers say that no effort has been in vain. And all of the band applications will be carried forward for 2016.

The dates for 2016 will be 8-10 July, so please put these in your diaries.

Again thanking all their supporters for their continued and unprecedented support, the Willow’s organisers say the support is very much appreciated as always, and they are looking forward to next month and Peterborough’s annual Beer Fest.

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The Heron During June and July The Heron will be running a ‘Roll a 6 @ 6’ event. If you can roll a six on a dice, you will receive your round absolutely free! This takes place between 6-7pm daily for June and July.

The Heron continues with darts on Monday nights, quiz and Play Your Cards Right on Tuesday nights from 8pm and pool on Thursdays.

Entertainment for Friday and Saturday nights is listed in the Gig Guide.

Remember that their back Function Room is available to rent – which Meri assures me is at very reasonable prices. Their enclosed garden is ideal for those lovely sunny summer days and evenings.

The Golden Lion The Golden Lion has got its For Sale signs up once again and has now been boarded up. Anyone got around £350K to spare?

Charters Charters hold an Open Mic night every third Monday from 8pm, which is hosted by Ben Rogers-White.

They hold a weekly general knowledge quiz every Thursday from 8pm. It is free to enter with a £20 bar tab for the winning team.

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FOOD & DRINK

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Charters Lazy Summer Sunday Afternoons Charters are continuing their popular Summer Sunday afternoons – which are now in their sixth year! These are free weekly live music events, which The Heron, Heron Court are suitable for all of the family and 27 June Ramshackle Serenade start at 3pm.

3 July Arc Nation 9pm Martin Race, general manager 11 July The Unknown 9pm said “We are privileged to be situated 17 July TBC in such a beautiful location, we are 25 July Kickback excited to be able to continue to 31 July Subway 77 offer the people of Peterborough and surrounding areas a warm and The Railway, Whittlesey friendly environment in which to relax 4 July The 707 and enjoy some FREE family friendly 11 July One Eyed Cats entertainment.”

Cherry Tree, Oundle Road Sundays from 3pm 25 June Open Mic Night 28 June The Lazoons 26 June Children of the Revolution 5 July Tallawah 27 June Soul Runners 12 July Verzions Acoustic Duo 3 July Hush 19 July Dizzy Miss Lizzys 4 July 2nd Chance 26 July Children of the Revolution 10 July Lloyd Watson 11 July The Sound Injectors 17 July Retrolux If you have any pub news, I’d 18 July Hooker love to hear from you. We have 24 July The Pulse a Stanground Gazette Facebook 25 July Velocity page now, where we can keep 30 July Open Mic Night you updated. Landlords, you 31 July The Tunnel can advertise/promote your gigs on there too. So, find us on Facebook and join in!

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LEGAL

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Pensions and Divorce THE FACTS

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e 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:

v Offsetting – the pension owner keeps their pension and the other retains another asset i.e. house or savings

v 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

v 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.

Pensions are difficult issues to deal with as they are not easy to value.

Anyone thinking of divorce or separation should give consideration to all financial issues including pensions but regardless of the issues it is always advisable to obtain some legal advice.

Abby Smith of Woolley & Co Solicitors always approaches matters in a sensitive but proactive way in the hope of assisting couples to reach a swift, amicable agreement, specific to their needs.

For any Family Law queries please contact Abby Smith for a FREE initial telephone consultation.

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FOOD & DRINK

Whilst ice-cream vans may be a seasonal delight, the confection itself is of course readily available from our supermarkets all year round in an astonishing array of different flavour combinations. But it has to be said there’s nothing quite like the home-made variety and all you need is an ice cream maker!

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firm favourite is real vanilla ice-cream made with a rich home-made egg custard infused with seeds from a vanilla pod. It’s delicious on its own, but it also makes basic desserts such as fruit crumble or cinnamon-baked bananas into something special. In addition, you can incorporate all sorts of extras to add different flavours and textures: small pieces of good quality caramel or fudge, a marbling of raspberry purée, chopped strawberries, slivers of stem ginger, or even finely-chopped chilli with chocolate. And for a luscious, grown-up, boozy version, try adding whisky and a little Manuka honey – go steady with any alcohol though, as it slows down the freezing process quite considerably.

Experimenting with flavours is great fun, and well worth the effort. However, if you’re in a hurry, the following is a very speedy vanilla ice-cream using good quality ready-made custard from the supermarket chiller cabinet: it takes about 15 minutes from start to finish!*

500g tub vanilla custard (e.g. ‘Taste the Difference’ or ‘Finest’) 300ml carton double cream 2-3 tbsp icing sugar (sifted) 1-2 tsp vanilla extract (not essence) Whisk everything together in a large jug, then pour into the ice-cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Process until the volume increases and the desired consistency is achieved. A delicious accompaniment to nectarines baked in a little dessert wine and sprinkled with crushed amaretti biscuits. *Recipe suitable for machines with a 1.4 litre capacity. Reduce quantities for smaller machines.

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New volunteering opportunities Citizens Advice Peterborough is recruiting on a rolling basis for volunteers as Information Assistants, Advice Workers, Research & Campaigning Workers and Fundraisers. These are new exciting roles which reflect the current transformations in the provision of information and advice which are being implemented to ensure that Citizens Advice gives the best possible service to residents and reflects the needs of our clients.

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olunteers are at our heart and we have approximately 40 volunteers but are looking to expand this volunteer base to meet the needs of the community. Volunteers range in age from early 20’s to over 70.

All volunteers reflect the local community as volunteers cover a range of ethnic origins, gender, and religions.

Citizens Advice Peterborough is a local charity,” your local charity” dependent on our highly skilled workforce of trained volunteers and paid staff.

Our clients and volunteers come from the many different communities in the city and all lifestyles and we are committed to providing a free, confidential & independent advice service, with volunteering opportunities for the whole community. At Citizens Advice Peterborough volunteers outweigh our paid employees by a ratio of 2:1.

Keith Jones, CEO of Citizens Advice Peterborough said, ‘ ‘Volunteers make an outstanding contribution to Citizens Advice in so many ways; behind the scenes providing back office support, on our board providing leadership and governance, or directly helping people affected by issues in their lives or in their community. We simply would not be able to do what we do without them.’

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PET CARE

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Pet sitting & dog walking Best Buddies is a dog walking and pet sitting company based in Peterborough, offering a range of services for your pets, including home visits, local walks and general care.

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Best Buddies owner Rachel has left her full time job to follow her passion and she is loving every minute of what she does. Rachel set out to try and support people who might otherwise have to give their pets away due to their changing circumstances, such as new jobs with longer working hours or illness, etc.

Rachel has big plans for her business and over the next five years is hoping to be able

to offer additional services, such as a pet taxi service and pet therapy.

So, if you are going away on holiday or just need some general help with your pet care why not give Rachel a call? You can be assured that you will be leaving your pet in safe hands with a qualified, caring and trustworthy pet-sitter who will come and meet you before you leave.

Rachel has undertaken a canine first aid course and is DBS checked and fully insured and is happy to provide you with full documentation.

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PET CARE

Keeping rabbits cool in the summer sun Heat can kill rabbits fairly quickly – if you think your dog can die in a car, a rabbit can die in a hutch just as easily. By Suzhy Winfield RVN

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l Mist rabbit’s ears. Rabbits lose heat through their ears and misting them will help keep the rabbit cool. l Brush out excessive fur. If you have a long-haired rabbit, consider cropping your bunny’s How do I keep my rabbit cool? coat short for the summer l Make sure your bunny is out of the months. sun. If they are confined to a cage or small room for part of the day, be sure l Fill one or two-litre bottles with that there is plenty of shady space for water and freeze them. Once frozen, put the frozen water bottle them to rest. in your rabbit hutch so he can lean l If you place a tile in the freezer overnight and then put it in the hutch against it to keep cool. when it starts to get warm through the l Be especially watchful of rabbits over five years old, ones who are day, the rabbit will lie on this to keep cool (but don’t place it in the sun or it overweight or incapacitated. They tend to be more sedentary and will get very hot). may not get up to drink water if l Set up a fan that will breeze past they are too hot. This can quickly your rabbit without blowing directly lead to dehydration, which can on them all day. lead to death or other health l You can also drape a damp towel problems. over part of the cage so the fan will l If it’s unbearably hot and your blow through the towel and create house is cooler than outside, bring cooler breeze. Just remember not to your rabbits indoors if possible leave the cord where your rabbit can and let them run around outside get to it! once the hottest part of the day l Place a few ice cubes in their water has passed bottle so the water is kept cool.

What do you do if you think your rabbit has heat stroke?

Rabbits don’t actually pant to keep cool, so if you see your rabbit with his mouth open and breathing quickly they may have heat stroke.

Do not submerge them in cold water, as this could place the rabbit in shock. Dampen his ears and body with cool water, then get them to the vet straight away.

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o here are some pointers to try to help keep them cool. It is important to remember that just like us each rabbit is different and will tolerate heat differently, making it vital you observe your pet daily.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Suave Male Image & Grooming is a trendy and unique salon new to Stanground.

Situated behind Tesco on Desborough Avenue it’s a one stop grooming shop designed for men.

With its fashion focused contemporary male grooming brand with strong influences from the latest trends, fashion and lifestyle.

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umas embarked on another of our summer tournaments over a weekend in May. We were welcomed by the dedicated volunteers of Sawtry Colts FC, who had put on a great tournament over the weekend. On Sunday the Pumas arrived in force. We had brought 10 teams and it was like looking over a sea of Red & Black hoops as Pumas were playing on every pitch. A really proud moment for all the Pumas volunteers was seeing the 60+ young Pumas representing our fabulous little club from our Super U7s through to the tenacious U10s, who managed to walk away as the U10 Sawtry 6s champions for 2015.

It’s not often that our young Pumas get the chance to win competitions; we’ve never been a club where the winning is

the most important thing. But I have no problem in crediting these lads once in a while and saying how proud I was of their efforts. They were all superb in their perseverance and eventual belief in their own ability and deserve the accolades for a great performance on the day.

This win, coupled with the superb representation of Pumas talent across all of our younger age groups, was a real sight to behold and a fabulous advertisement.

Something that was commented on to all our coaches throughout the day. Huge thanks must go to all the fabulous volunteer coaches and of course the parents and players for all their commitment to Pumas come rain or shine.

GO PUMAS!

If you would be interested in joining our great club as either a coach, volunteer or player in one of our teams then please contact the chairman Ciaran McAuley on 07713106898.

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The Stanground Gazette would like to say a huge well done to Stanground Sports FC under 10s for reaching the semi-finals of the March football tournament.

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PET CARE

On 1 June, Cats Protection Peterborough launched their 8 week snip n chip for £10 campaign. This offer is separate from the long standing neutering assistance plan in place to help cat owners on low income or receipt of qualifying benefits. This great short term offer is open to anyone owning either a male or female cat and enables cats to be microchipped ensuring a permanent method of identification which increases the chances of a lost cat being safely reunited with its owner.

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themselves.

Cats are prolific breeders, one unneutered female can produce 18 kittens a year and can be responsible for 20,000 descendants in just five years. So, it’s easy to see how the problem can escalate.

In 2014 the branch neutered in excess of 800 cats and this year the calls reporting pregnant strays came much sooner than we had anticipated.

A heavily pregnant stray came into our branch on 19 January and the first litter of 2015 were born days later.

And the calls have not stopped since.

As a charity we recognise the need to both educate and help Peterborough cat owners who for whatever reason have not had their cat neutered.

To take advantage of this offer cat owners need to call the helpline on 0345 271 3750 to request a voucher and they will be directed to one of the participating veterinary practices.

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Music for Little People 9.45-10.45am for 2yrs+.

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10-11.30am (Term time only) Cancer June 23-July 23 T: 07715 083938 Stanground Library Reading Group It may be hard to express or share certain feelings right now, as you don’t fully Second Monday of every month. understand them yet yourself, buried emotions are surfacing and you have to take 3.30-4.30pm. Stanground Library, your time in processing them, don’t put yourself under unnecessary pressure, there Southfields Drive. is no rush.

T: 01733 864302 Leo July 24-August 23 Cubs 6:30-8pm (8-10½yrs) The full moon in your sign brings with it the chance to recreate yourself in someway, Scout Hut, Thistle Drive. either professionally or simply a new look. Take care not to ‘burn out’ as Capricorn is T: 01733 561479 in your house of work and could be pushing you to your limits, know when to step Line Dance Classes back and say ‘no’.

Beginners: 6.30-7.30pm. Intermediates: 7.30-9.30pm (not BH). Stanground Virgo August 24-September 23 Community Centre.

Positive feedback at work will put you in a fantastic frame of mind, and you will Contact Ann Young reap the rewards for your hard work. Be flexible with your plans, particularly over T: 07950 253730 property dealings, if something isn’t working out, maybe it’s time to walk away and E: annyoung23@hotmail.com look elsewhere.

July 2015

Libra September 24-October 23 Concern over a friend’s welfare or happiness could become consuming, put some boundaries up, so as to avoid being dragged in. Your self esteem will receive a boost as your talents and efforts are finally being recognised.

Scorpio October 24-November 22

Recent setbacks may have thrown you off kilter but you are now back on track and stronger than ever. Use your networking and communication skills to the fullest as you are at your most influential right now particularly where money is concerned.

Sagittarius November 23-December 21 An irritation or delay regarding a contract or negotiation will get under your skin, try to rise above it and let it go; deal with the people in charge and go straight to the top, what is meant for you won’t pass you by. Travel plans will put you in a lighter mood.

Capricorn December 22-January 20 A new assignment or trip may initially sound daunting and overwhelming, but don’t let an irrational fear hold you back, once the shock has worn off, you’ll soon see the many benefits and opportunities available to you.

Aquarius January 21-February 19 You don’t need anyone’s constant affection or approval in order to be good enough in this world. When someone rejects, abandons or judges you, it says everything about them and nothing about you, don’t allow their insecurities, and limitations to hold you back.

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Whatever is causing you upset and turbulence right now must be addressed and stopped in its tracks. Your happiness should not be dependant on how big your house Promote your local group or event! E: editorial@stangroundgazette.co.uk is or how many people you manage at work, it simply should come from within.

Aries March 21-April 20 Romantically this is a powerful time for you, as you hold all the ace cards, just make sure you don’t settle for second best. Finally, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you can finally see a way forward to a problem or responsibility that has been weighing on your shoulders for some time.

Taurus April 21-May21 You may not speak up and say what is bothering you, but you can no longer avoid certain people or conversations. Creatively you are at your best, don’t hold back, it’s imperative that you listen to your inner voice and thoughts, don’t be influenced by those around you.

If it is your birthday this month . . .

Financially you are in a stronger position than many, but do not let this knowledge go to your head, keep yourself to yourself and look carefully at where to invest your money. Life long commitments need your total focus, make sure you know all the details before signing up.

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CONSUMER ADVICE

by Eileen Le Voi

Top five D E L A E V E R

1 Bank scam emails

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Nine out of ten emails sent worldwide can be regarded as spam; undoubtedly a large proportion of that spam will be scams trying to get your hard earned money. A recent survey has revealed the top five email scams to be aware of this year.

A few pieces of key information may be all the scammers need to get into your account. Emails often say there’s a problem with your account, and ask you to update your account details, either by email or by clicking on a link. Never click on a link in an email. Call your bank or go directly to your bank’s official website.

2 PayPal scam emails PayPal emails are definitely on the increase. A legitimate email from PayPal won't ask you for sensitive information such as your password, bank account or credit card details, nor will it have attachments or ask you to download/install any software.

3 Tax rebate scam The HMRC was notified of almost 75,000 scam emails between April and September 2014, and they were only the ones that were reported! Promising a tax rebate, such emails often ask for key information including account numbers and passwords to make the payment. HMRC never asks for bank details via email.

4 Scam emails purporting to be from HM Revenue & Customs Other HMRC scam emails can take several forms – a mistake on a self-assessment form, or that a tax notice has been issued. You may be asked to verify your identity by providing a copy of your passport. Never respond to these emails or provide a copy of your ID. For queries, contact HMRC directly for advice.

5 Scam emails seeking money for services or help Emails asking for money for services or help continue to be prevalent. Scammers are constantly refining this technique, which will often prey upon the most vulnerable with desperate pleas for aid or offers of low investment and high return. Unsolicited contact, promising a return too good to be true – will be exactly that.

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Mesquite Chicken

The Italian

Julienne Chicken strips soaked in a smokey Mesquite stock, with bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, ranch dressing & Italian seasoning.

Wine cured Milano salami, pepperoni, capicola, honey roasted ham, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, black olives, Italian vinaigrette & seasonings.

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The Traditional

Bacon, Mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, ranch dressing & Italian seasonings.

Tender roast beef, whole turkey breast, honey roasted ham, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, black olives, ranch dressing & Italian seasonings.

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Honey roasted ham, whole turkey breast, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, Sub Xpress red dressing and Italian seasonings.

Dolphin friendly tuna mixed to our own special recipe, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, Italian vinaigrette dressing & Italian seasonings.

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