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. . . to the May issue of the Yaxley Gazette. Can you believe the Yaxley Gazette is celebrating its 7th birthday; the time seems to fly by! I will, of course, be celebrating at the Yaxley Festival, so feel free to buy me a drink if you see me! This long awaited Festival is just around the corner. We have been very fortunate to be able to put the Yaxley Festival on again due to our generous sponsors (page 22) and the committee who's dedication is second to none, so dust off your festival wear and get ready for what is going to be a fantastic weekend! More details are on pages 19-22. In this issue we also have the Parish Council Annual Report plus all the latest news from the area, including clubs, health, schools and libraries. Remember, we are always interested to hear your stories on personal achievements and events you may be planning, so please keep us to date so we can feature you and any local events in each edition. This is your community magazine and we try to cover as much as possible each month for you. Don’t forget to mention to the advertisers that you saw them in the Yaxley Gazette, as without them this publication would not be possible. Thanks again for your continued support,

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 Community 5  Your Safety 7  Money Matters 8  Church 9  Charity 11  Health 11  Library 12  Legal Advice 14  Recipe 15  Yaxley Parish Council 16  Yaxley Festival 18  Neighbourhood Watch 18  Farmer Tom 23  Sport 27  Schools 28  Pets 30  Wildlife 31  Hair & Beauty 33  Business Focus 35  Handy Numbers 36

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COMMUNITY The good news is that the ’Green’ is open and playing as well as it ever has. Seeing everyone back playing after a winter break is always a delight.

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So really, bowls is best described as sport for young men that the older generation can enjoy and compete against as well. And where I’ve put “men”, you can read “women” as well, because it is not only a sport where the ages can compete on a level playing field (yes the green is flat!), but at which women can compete side by side with the opposite sex. So come along and give it a go at one of our 'roll-up' Saturday mornings. Don’t worry that you won’t be good enough, even the best sportsmen take time to master the skills and tactics of the game, but there will always someone there with some helpful advice. You never know you might enjoy it! As always at the start of a new season, expectations are high, we are all looking forward to some good bowling sunshine and hope that one of our teams can do what Leicester City have done in the football and upset some of the big teams in the league.

I’m reminded of my dear old dad and can hear him uttering the same words as I do now to my son, “why don’t you give it a try – its not just a game for old men”! For one night only Yaxley Amateur Players Bowls has been described in many various present: 'Jack the Ripper', by Ron Pember and ways; chess with balls, curling on grass, played Denis De Marne. Saturday, 7 May at 7.30pm. by men, too old to try their hand at more Jack the Ripper is a musical reconstruction of incidents energetic, edgy sports. relating to the East End murders which took place But is this about to change? Many of the between Friday, 31 August and Friday, 9 November champions of the sport are now young fit men 1888. and women, ready to embrace the challenges It celebrates music hall tradition and one of the that bowls brings. great London legends of the late Victorian era unconvicted serial killer Jack the Ripper - who brutally murdered prostitutes in the Whitechapel area in 1888. Orton Community Quilters are celebrating over 10 years The chirpy, Cockney knees-up music, sung by bawdy men and women of the night, tells the sinister of quilting, creativity and friendship. We are a friendly patchwork and quilting group who meet on the last tale, keys in to the British way of seeing humour in Thursday of each month at Christ Church, 2 Benstead, everything and using mockery as a weapon. Orton Goldhay, Peterborough PE2 5JJ, at 7-9pm, Join us for comedy, music and terror, and take a Contact Angela Henderson 0788 404 3811 for details. stab at the solution of Jack the Ripper’s identity.

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22 Members of HAT Club met on Wednesday 13 April 2016 at Holme Village Hall at 2.30pm, when afternoon tea was served. Barbara Lawes gave a very interesting presentation about her travels around the South Pacific Islands.

Most of the many 1,000 of islands are very privileged to feast on roasted pig, cooked independent and there is often fierce inter-island in the ground with hot stones. The plates were rivalry. There are frequent tornados, cyclones and banana leaves, which saved on the washing up! volcanic eruptions. Whilst there, she also went scuba diving on As the ‘Worldwide Overseas Chairman’ for the wreck of the President Coolridge, which had the Mothers' Union, Barbara worked with local sunk after hitting a mine in the 2nd World War; people, training leaders and generally helping an amazing experience! We were also shown them to overcome their problems. She taught beautiful photographs of some the fish and them how to establish simple business skills in relics from the wreck. their communities and how to cooperate and Names were taken for the next meeting work together. on 11 May which will be an outing to Ramsey Transport between the islands was mostly by Rural Museum, including afternoon tea. Please ferry and these were packed with people and can members be at the Village Hall at 1.50pm in animals, but the best way to get about was by order to leave promptly at 2pm. small plane. A Strawberry Tea is being organised in the Barbara was heralded with traditional dancing, Village Hall on Wednesday 22 June 2.30-4pm singing and garlands wherever she went and was which is open to the community. If you are over 50 years of age and not in work you would be very welcome to attend. For more details and to book, please contact Sue Knight on 01487 830768.

Yaxley Flower Club Join us for an evening of floral delights, demonstrations and workshops. Third Thursday of each month (except August and December) Visitors £5, Annual Membership £29 Thursday 19 May Jean Crane, 'A Backward Glance' Thursday 16 June Practical Evening Thursday 21 July Wendy Goodliffe, 'A Stitch in Time' We meet 7.30 pm. at Yaxley Royal British Legion Club T: 01733 243132 210 Broadway, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3NR

Holme WI Our speaker at our April meeting was Maira, who not only spoke to us about yoga but also got us involved, all from the comfort of our chairs. After relaxing us all she had us in a number of different poses and shapes; there were some giggles from parts of the room and the hardest part was remembering our left from our right. A great evening getting everyone involved. Our next meeting will be at Holme village hall on Thursday 5 May, 7.30pm. New members are very welcome.

Yaxley WI Members and two guests enjoyed seeing photos of old Yaxley presented by Stuart Howe, Sally Howell and Margaret Long. Several members recognised relatives and were able to provide more information on the photos. The trip down memory lane left us feeling quite nostalgic! Irene Burnham finalised our Birthday Dinner details and outings were again discussed. Our meeting will be held at The Lancaster Club, Main Street on 12 May at 7.30 pm. We will be welcoming Bob Scott who will be demonstrating glass blowing. This should prove interesting. Visitors very welcome.

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Yaxley fire station rebuild Construction work is well underway at the site of Yaxley Fire Station. The new fire station and training centre is taking form following the demolition of old buildings on the site.

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Dear residents, The street focus event held at Laburnum Avenue , Yaxley on 30 March was well received with positive engagement from local residents and members of the community. Another meeting of the Yaxley Working Group has been attended by the team, with Hdc , Yaxley Parish Council, The Fenland Trust outreach worker for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, updating ongoing youth projects in the village and the forthcoming Yaxley Festival. Our sector Inspector, Paul Rogerson, has completed a Blog on You Tube with Stewart Howe (Fenland Trust) and Outreach worker Rebecca Avery (Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner ), updating the partnership work being undertaken and the setting up of neighbourhood watch in Yaxley. This can be found by logging onto You Tube , and inputting 'Yaxley Video Blog April 2016'. The team look forward to meeting residents when out and about and at local events over the summer. Regards, Pc 1796 Sykes (Yaxley Npst) When reporting incidents or crimes please call 101 ( non-emergency number) or 999 if an emergency.

he front of the old fire station has been retained, as guided by planning permission, and construction firm SDC has been busy working to lay foundations and build the shell of the station and training block. Chris Rogers, Site Manager at SDC, said: “It’s been a difficult build so far because of the shape and size of the site. When we dug down to lay the main building footprint there was a lot of muck that needed clearing out and the rain

certainly hasn’t helped. However, we’ve had a good crew who are working hard.” Group Commander Kevin Napier, CFRS, is in charge of the project. He added: “Good progress is being made and we’re looking forward to it being finished at the end of the summer and getting the crew back into the heart of the village. We must thank our neighbours and local businesses for their patience during the construction process as well.” During the construction, Yaxley fire crew is operating from a temporary fire station in Eagle Business Park.

Keeping vulnerable people in your community safe and well We’re asking you to be our eyes and ears in the community Do you know someone living in your street who is vulnerable, elderly, or may just need some assistance with everyday life? These people could be at an increased risk of fire and Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service would like to help keep them safe. We offer free home fire safety checks to those who are potentially more vulnerable to incidents, however, we need your help to identify these people.

If you know someone who you think might benefit from a free visit from fire service staff, call 0800 917 99 94. You can also contact us through our website, where you can find information about keeping vulnerable people safe from fire. And don’t forget to test your smoke alarm – and that of elderly relatives – by pressing the ‘test’ button on the device.

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yourchurch St Peter's Church Whilst having some enforced rest during a recent illness I was watching an interview with Alex Jones who presents The One Show on BBC1. She was asked how she got her big break in front of the cameras. She related that soon after she left university she was working in the office for the BBC in Wales. One day she was asked to go and collect Michael Crawford from the railway station and take him to a location nearby for filming. On the way she got a message saying that filming was delayed and could she please take Crawford out to lunch. She had only just started work and had very little money so she took him to a McDonald’s Drive Thru’. She said Michael seemed to be OK with this, but her bosses went crazy with her when they found out. A few weeks later she committed another “indiscretion” and again her bosses were

unimpressed. Apparently, one day her boss said to her something like : “Well, you’re no good in the office so let’s see if you’re any good in front of the camera.” Clearly she was good on camera and this launched her successful career. Effectively she found her career by chance. Some of you will have heard that Archbishop Justin Welby recently discovered that his biological father is not the man he had always thought that he was. Apparently his mother had a brief liaison with another man just before her marriage to Gavin Welby. Archbishop Justin said that he was completely surprised, but then added: "I know that I find who I am in Jesus Christ, not in genetics, and my identity in him never changes...” . This wonderful statement reflects something which is available to all of us. The invitation is open to everyone who believes in Jesus Christ to know their identity in him. That identity includes being loved, being part of God’s family and the promise of everlasting life in his Kingdom. This does not happen by chance. Rather, it is part of God’s plan for us all. Whether you feel that you are in the right job, or haven’t had the sort of break enjoyed by Alex Jones, or indeed if you are not working at all and whatever your family and personal circumstances, the invitation to find who you are in Jesus Christ is open to all. May I take this opportunity to invite you to our annual Green Day Plant Sale (see right). We also look forward to welcoming you to our service at 11am on 15 May to begin the second day of the Yaxley Festival on the Recreation Ground.

'Green' Day Plant Sale Saturday 7 May; 10.00 am to 2.00 pm Our annual Green Day Plant Sale, held at St Peter's Church, is a brilliant way to stock up on plants, with friendly advice, as well as being one of the social highlights of the year and a great fund-raiser! So, resist the temptation to buy your bedding plants before then as we will have lots of home-grown, hardened-off, bedding plants for sale, as well as perennials, vegetables and trees. If you have any spare plants of any sort, just bring them along. There will be stalls and refreshments as well as the plants. Please bring your own carrier bags this year, to take your plants home in. Contact Fran Russell on 01733 244493 or fran@lancersgap.co.uk if you have any questions or to book a stall (£20 each).

If you would like any more information please contact Jon Randall E: vicar@saintpeters.co.uk T: 01733 240339 www.saintpeters.co.uk

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our coffee mornings from now on. It was so well received that we have planned another one in May.

We had our first Café Church recently, led by our Minister. It was a lovely, relaxed service where we sat around a large table and drank coffee and nibbled biscuits while listening to a passage from St John's Gospel. This became the focal point for the morning's service. Reflections, hymns, prayers and chat began from the abbreviation of a teaspoon (tsp) thanks, sorry and please! I will think of this every time I am making cakes for

Food Bank items can be left with us on any of the above dates or you can contact us to arrange collection through our email address above. Watch this space for news about the Queen's 90th Birthday Strawberry Tea! We are looking forward to meeting many of you at the Yaxley Festival in May. Or if crowds are not your thing then come and join us at one of our Sunday Services.

1 May Sunday Service and Junior Church 10.30 a.m. 8 May Cafe Church, all age worship 10.30 am. Come and try this new style of Service. 14 May We will be outside the Chapel on the Yaxley Festival Saturday morning providing free Tea, coffee or cold drinks from 10.30am to warm you up or keep you cool before the Parade passes by. (Please note we will not be holding our usual monthly coffee morning this Saturday). Sundays 15, 22 and 29 May May Services and Junior Church 10.30 am.

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Using our online services will allow you to make your appointments at a time suitable to you and avoid our busy phone lines, particularly on a Monday morning. Many patients are finding the online repeat prescription ordering to be much quicker and easier. Registering is straightforward and you can book appointments and doctor call backs from almost any computer or smartphone. You can register via our website at www.yaxleygp.nhs.uk and go to Online Services Application Form. Telephone Options Doctors’ telephone call-backs are available to book online the night before, from 6.30pm, The Practice automated telephone service options have now changed. You will be asked to for the following day, meaning you can book in the evening without a long queue on the choose one of the following options: telephone each morning. This is in addition to For a Medical Emergency or Health Care the appointments already available to book Professionals calling - Press 1 For Reception to book a telephone consultation online: with a Doctor, an appointment or to enquire • NHS Health Checks about a test result or a prescription - Press 2 • Routine Blood Tests To speak to the Administration Team regarding • NRs Appointments Referral Letters, Recalls and Medical Reports • Smears Press 3 • Diabetes Annual Reviews For all other enquiries, you will be asked to hold. • Chronic Heart Disease Appointments • Purple Clinics (For patients who have SystmOne – Online Services been informed they are part of this SystmOnline is the practice system offering programme with more than one long online access to appointment booking and term condition e.g. Hypertension, cancellation for a range of clinics, online repeat Asthma, CHD, COPD and CKD prescription ordering and access to records. • Smoking Cessation Clinic

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Travel Vaccinations If you are planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world. Vaccinations are available to protect you against many travel related infections, such as yellow fever, typhoid and hepatitis A. You don't always need vaccinations to travel abroad. If you do, the type of travel jabs you need depends on which country you are visiting and what you are doing. Please ask at reception for a Travel Health questionnaire; one has to be completed for each person who is traveling. When completed return to reception and they will give you an appointment with one of our nurses to discuss and give you the vaccinations required for your destination. If travelling to Europe please look on the Fit for Travel Website where you will find all the information you need www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home If vaccinations are required then please contact Reception who will make you an appointment to attend one of our clinics. Please allow at least 4 weeks before you are due to travel, because some vaccinations need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity and some involve multiple doses spread over several weeks. Please do not leave until the last minute.

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Countdown is on for the NSPCC sponsored cycle ride

With spring in full swing and the lighter nights giving us more time to enjoy longer days – now is the perfect time to think about getting on yer bike for the NSPCC.

rganised by the Peterborough Business Support Group to raise vital funds to support abused, neglected and vulnerable children locally, the family charity cycle ride at Rutland Water takes place on Sunday June 5. Goodie bags and T-shirts will be handed out to all riders, and after pedaling around the 17-mile circuit, cyclists can tuck into a tasty hog roast. The popular cycle ride is one of the many events organised each year by the Business Support Group. Made up of local business people, the group raised an amazing £750,000 over the past 20 years to help support the work of the NSPCC locally. The funds have helped neglected, vulnerable and abused children and young people through the charity’s national helplines, and through help and treatment offered to youngsters at the NSPCC Peterborough Children’s Centre. NSPCC Peterborough Business Support Group chairman Chris Collier said: “The bike ride is one of the most important and popular events in our fund raising calendar and we hope as many people as possible will join us for a great family day out.”

Peterborough Business Support Group members Andy Cox and Chris Collier gear up for the NSPCC charity cycle ride at Rutland Water on June 5. Thanks to Rutland Cycling for the loan of the bike!

About the NSPCC sponsored cycle ride: • The ride starts from 9.00am at Rutland Water on Sunday June 5 and follows the 17-mile perimeter of the famous reservoir. • There will be a free hog roast for all entrants. • A complimentary goodie bag and T-shirt will be provided for all riders. • Entry is £10 adults/ £5 children and £25 for a family. To find out more visit http://bit.ly/NSPCCBikeRide

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partytime Farcet Party Come and celebrate our Queen's 90th birthday with friends and family. Farcet Village is hosting a street party on 18 June and inviting all residents, families and friends. The party will be held on the school field in the afternoon with party food being served and traditional games and races. An entertainment programme will follow including local groups and artists. Entry £3 for adults, £2 for children under 16, including food. The party will then move to the Village Club for a family disco where hot food will be available to purchase. Entry £2 adults. £1 children. Pitches are available to hire. If you are interested in selling your products or gaining awareness for your business please contact us on: SParty@farcet.cambs.sch.uk. Watch this space for further information or follow us on Facebook at Farcet Village Community.

The EngAge talk on Wednesday 18 May at 2pm is 'Unexpected Treasures: celebrating 600 years of Cambridge University Library'. Join us to explore cookery books, household manuals, popular magazines and children’s books from the world leading collections of Cambridge University Library. Free entry, tickets available from Yaxley Library (limited availability).

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Book and Biscuit Storyclub

The next Book and Biscuit story club (for children aged 4-7 years) will be held on Tuesday 10 May from 3.30-4pm. Come along and join in our session of stories and activities.

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The next Arts Alive events in Sawtry Library are: Saturday 7 and 21 May Learn to play the Ukulele Workshops 12.45-2.45pm. Reserve a space on this fun workshop today only £3 a session, no musical experience necessary. Saturday 14 May Creative Writing Workshop with author Sue Welfare from 1pm-4pm. Free session but please reserve a space as places are limited.

Are you new to computers? Would you benefit from one to one assistance with computer basics? Our Computer Buddy can offer FREE basic help to beginners and our Family History Volunteer can help you get started with tracing your ancestors. Please ask a member of library staff for more information.

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Rhymetime and Storytime

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to lead some of our Rhymetime sessions in Yaxley Library. If you could spare an hour on a Friday morning please contact Julie, Julie.kisby@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or speak to a member of library staff for more information.

Rhymetime (for babies aged 0-18 months) 10.30-11am. Rhymetime runs every Friday during term time. Storytime (for children aged 18 months - 5 years) will be held Tuesdays 10 and 24 May from 10.30-11am.

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This is the second book in the Cloudberry Castle series. The first introduced ballet-mad Katie and her family. Following the death of their elderly neighbour the Mackenzie family find themselves the owners of Cloudberry Castle. The crumbling building could be beautiful and the book follows Katie and her family as they raise enough money to turn it into a new ballet boarding school. At the start of this second book the school is about to open. Katie’s mother was a dancer with the New York City Ballet and has spent the last few months planning classes, ordering costumes, and holding auditions, whilst her dad has been hard at work transforming the rooms into ballet studios, classrooms, and dormitories.

the mountain air in the south may help his recovery. He is consumed by grief and guilt over George’s death and welcomes the opportunity to visit the country where his beloved brother died. A car crash during a storm in the mountains sees him stranded in the oddly deserted-looking village of Nulle. He finds lodgings and the next day is invited to attend the Fete de Sainte-Etienne, a celebration of the village’s past. It is here that he meets Fabrissa, a beautiful mysterious woman. Mosse cleverly allows us to see the psychological effects of grief. As in the Labyrinth trilogy she embeds the story in the medieval history of the Cathars (an ancient sect of Christianity, long since destroyed) in the region. Are there such things as ghosts or do we create them in our mind to deal with the events that appear doomed to reoccur throughout history? Or are ghosts merely the reminder of mistakes that we are condemned to repeat? When September arrives Katie is in heaven. She gets to dance all day and soon makes friends with some of the other girls. Her mum is planning to stage Sleeping Beauty at the end of the year and Katie would love to play Princess Aurora. However, one of the new students, Leo, seems to be about to put a dampener on things. She arrives with a private chauffeur and pony and clearly thinks she is better than everyone else. Katie begins to worry that she is not as good at ballet as she thought she was. Can she win the role of Princess Aurora? Combined with a discovery in the grounds of Cloudberry Castle which may well reveal some long-hidden secrets, this novel is perfect for a young ballet fan. Katie is a very likeable narrator and Jones is an engaging writer. This is aimed at readers aged 8+ and its 141 pages are split into 28 manageable chapters for young readers looking to gain more confidence.

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Five Greens Lasagne Method  Half fill and boil the kettle.  Pour a little oil from the anchovies (if using) into a thick-bottomed saucepan and place on a medium heat. If not using anchovies use a tablespoon of olive oil. Finely slice the spring onions and half of the anchovies and then add them to the saucepan.

Serves 2-4 depending on appetite.

Ingredients A bunch of spring onions Few anchovies in oil (optional) 3 cloves of garlic 175g asparagus 175g broccoli 250g frozen peas 150g frozen broad beans Handful fresh mint 150ml single cream 1/2 lemon (zested) 150-200ml vegetable stock 250g cottage cheese 1 packet lasagne sheets (dried or fresh) Parmesan cheese Fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried thyme)

 Crush the cloves of garlic into the pan and fry until soft but not too coloured (burnt garlic is bitter).  Snap the woody ends from the asparagus and discard. Finely slice the remaining stems asparagus into 1.5cm pieces. Break the broccoli into small florets of a similar size and add both broccoli and asparagus to the pan with a splash of boiling water from the kettle.  After five minutes, add the peas and broad beans along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well.  Roughly chop the mint leaves then add them to the saucepan along with the cream. Grate in the zest of the lemon to taste.  When the vegetables are soft, use a potato masher to mash some of the filling to create

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texture. Add the vegetable stock; bring to the boil before lowering to a simmer and adding half the cottage cheese.  Give everything a good stir and cook for a few more minutes.  Preheat the oven to 200°C.  Take the vegetables off the heat and spoon around one third to a half of the mixture into a deep lasagne dish (approx dimensions 20cm x 15cm). Top with a lasagne sheet and a generous grating of parmesan cheese.  Repeat the layers of vegetable and lasagne sheets until you have used all of the filling and then top with a final sheet. I prefer less pasta to filling so use fewer layers but it works as well with three layers.  Mix the remaining 250g of cottage cheese with a splash of boiled water and then spread over the lasagne.  Sprinkle over the thyme along with another good grating of parmesan and a final drizzle of olive oil.  Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes until the topping has browned. Serve immediately with a green salad.

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Chairman’s report to the Yaxley Annual Parish Meeting 7 March 2016 Full Council – Chairman Myself and Vice Chair Rodney Butcher With the elections held in May 2015 I welcome all the new faces and fresh ideas brought to Council. Through the year we have had 2 Councillors stand down and following the advertising of these posts, it was pleasing to see there were a number of candidates wishing to become Councillors. I therefore welcome Philippa Crooke and James Reed who were co-opted to the Council and thank the unsuccessful candidates for their interest in standing to represent the community. It has been a very busy but interesting year and the Council has continued with existing programmes and more importantly taken on other projects which will be evident in this report. I am happy to report that the council have awarded grants by way of free use of council facilities, this year totalling £5,530. Special consideration of these various grants is given when organisers are also offering their services free to the village. My appreciation and thanks go out to all of our Parish Councillors who have given freely of their time and knowledge, working to deliver improvements within the village. Each councillor brings something different to the table to ensure a balanced view of subjects to be discussed. Thank you.

Personnel–Chairman Andrew Wood I am pleased to say that the Bookings Clerks position has been filled by Sue Finch who brings a wealth of knowledge from her previous 16

role with Huntingdonshire District Council. The ground maintenance team comprising of, Graham Hill, Mark Maltby, Peter Marchant, Ray Allen and Jason Thorne. They have continued with the maintenance programme improving and decorating Queens Park, the Pavilion and the Austin Hall this year. We have delivered training plans to increase our workforce skills thereby reducing external contractor costs to the Council. Our facilities are looked after by Beryl Maltby and Olive Lenaghan. I am pleased to report that following a suggestion from Beryl Maltby and after gaining the required qualifications, Beryl has made herself invaluable for spectators and players alike with the introduction of hot and cold refreshments at Queens Park has been a success on match days, well done. Delivery of our financial reports is by Beverly Porter who has restructured our operating cost reports to such an extent that high cost elements can be focussed on and reductions made in managing our estate to allow improvements to our facilities in a timely manner. Finally administration of the day to day running of council and therefore responsible for delivering a major part of our ongoing cost reduction, keeping council informed of all new laws, regulations, liaising with District, County, various authorities and the village businesses and residents alike to name just a few goes to our clerk Helen Taylor. As you can see all of our workforce continue to rise to all challenges, helping improve our facilities and reduce costs to the benefit

of the community. Therefore my personal appreciation goes out to our whole workforce whose motivation and dedication in helping with the changes that are required to bring improvements to the Parish of Yaxley are a must. Thank you.

Community Amenity Chairman Graham Bellamy This is a very busy committee that has a wide range of responsibilities including cemeteries, play areas, equipment and allotments. One of the major improvements in this year’s programme has been the upgrade of the old sand based astro pitch to a 3G pitch. Bookings have increased and is being used by all age groups more recently we have an interest for a walking football session. We are pleased to report that the 3G pitch will be inspected this month for inclusion on the FA register that allows for use in match play in all competitions. Work has started on improving the Queens Park pitches by verti draining to improve the drainage and playing surface, this work is ongoing. Discussions where local people were asked what improvements the council could make for the youth of the village. One request was to have the have the Multi Activity lighting switched on in the evening to allow free play in the facility. Following an inspection and upgrade of the lighting this work was completed in January. Agreement has been reached on a junior play area for Middleton's recreation ground

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Kevin Gulson, Chairman, Yaxley Parish Council and should be set for installation in the new financial year. Work has commenced in the old cemetery, gravelling areas that have been hard to maintain. This will deliver long term cost savings with maintenance of the area. The Council has continued to work with local groups and volunteers making improvements to our community. One group is the Yaxley Countryside Trust led by Reg Bingham and his small band of volunteers on a planting scheme, pruning and hedge laying in areas around the village. Another is Des Watt with his scheme to improve footpath access for all between Yaxley and Holme. The first section at the Wykes has been met with approval. We hope to continue with these and any other programmes in the coming year. Council has collaborated with Fenland Trust in raising the funds for a defibrillator in the village. While funding has been successful we are awaiting sourcing from the British Heart Foundation and completion of this installation. On the downside one of the continual issues raised by the whole community and more recently even our younger residents, is that of dog mess. We have installed additional bins, used footpath spray signage and called in the Huntingdonshire Dog Warden who has been successful with prosecution in areas. But this remains a constant issue that defies sense or reason when a majority of the community are trying and succeeding to make marked improvements our village.

Property - Chairman Rodney Butcher As reported last year structural surveys have highlighted areas for maintenance to the chimney and bell tower on the Owen Pooley building due to their listed building status this work has been delayed and will now take place during the Easter break. We have taken receipt of the new liveried vehicle; its cage gives an element of safety in transporting waste, security of tools whilst working on site and reduces drive time of our specialist vehicles. Have also renewed various machines and

tools, the main being purchase of a new Kubota mower and tools to allow some maintenance work to be taken in house again reducing expenditure.

Planning - Chairman Clive Thorne Our planning committee continue to strive to ensure plans are in keeping with the needs of the village aspects. This committee meets every 2 weeks and attends District meetings when required therefore can be a very busy team of councillors.

Going forward

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Our action plan going forward into next year include:• Provision of adult external exercise equipment within the village • Improvement to Austin hall and council office • Village youth to assist with plans to extend the skate park • Continued support of the Yaxley Festival with resource, facilities and further £10,200 sponsorship of the stage • Collaborate with The Fenland Trust over the heritage Trail through the village

Refurbishment of Queens park facilities heating and lighting We will continue to review all finances, however we are finding certain services being cut by County and District and therefore costs are being passed down to parish level. More recently the decision to change the operational times of the streetlights in the coming year has added to our budget as the council decided on grounds of safety and security to have the lights left on. Finally, having seen what a few volunteers and small community groups can do for the village. I would again like to extend this into the coming

years. We can have teams working with and through the Council to develop local initiatives for all to enjoy. Therefore if you have time and are looking for a project or have an idea for a local scheme you think would help others within the community, please come along to any of the Council meetings or forward a letter to the Clerk with your ideas. While we may not be able to do all and where funding is required may mean pushing into following years, some however may be low cost and easy to implement therefore your ideas are welcome.

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COMMUNITIES AGAINST CRIME

Safe Local Trades teams up with Yaxley community to promote Neighbourhood Watch Scheme It is said that everybody needs good neighbours, and that certainly seems to be the case for the Yaxley residents.

ore than 30 years after the UK’s first Neighbourhood Watch scheme was established, the initiative aimed at developing close liaison between households in a neighbourhood, the local police and the local authority is going from strength to strength. The aim of NHW is to help people protect themselves and their properties, to reduce the fear of crime and improve their local environment. It has been proven that areas which operate a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme are less likely to be targeted by crime, rogue traders and distraction burglars. There are many advantages associated with being part of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme; including a sense of greater contentment and security amongst participants and a feeling of

being involved in the community - bringing back the community spirit and giving you peace of mind. Safe Local Trades, covering the PE Postcode area, has worked with many local neighbourhood watch groups over the years – providing numerous lamp-post signs as well as giving free talks on the dangers of doorstep callers. Our latest collaboration has been with the Yaxley community, where Safe Local Trades has been delighted to provide 20 free signs to the Yaxley Neighbourhood Watch. Eileen Le Voi, owner of Safe Local Trades, said: “It has been a pleasure to donate these signs to a community which cares about each other and the safety and security of their homes and surroundings.”

Stewart Howe, chair of the Yaxley Neighbourhood Watch, was recently presented with the signs by Eileen. (photo of Eileen and Sally Howell YNW Co-ordinator)

With over 4 million memb ers, Neighbourhood Watch is the largest voluntary organisation in the country. Established in 1982, it is free to join and open to everyone. He said: "Eileen and Safe Local Trades have supported the Yaxley Neighbourhood Watch scheme from the very beginning, offering advice in addition to donating signs for use in and around the village. We look forward to working together as the scheme develops and promoting our collective aim to build a safer community."

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Located at the heart of one of the UK’s biggest villages, this free Festival offers a whole host of exciting attractions and celebrates Yaxley’s vibrant and committed community spirit. Join us in 2016 as once again we showcase local talent, provide family entertainment and celebrate our rich local history. Support our local community groups who will be looking to raise money and awareness and enjoy an unforgettable, fun-packed weekend.

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PARADE

4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm

Jack-in-the-Green and Yaxley’s Fellowship of the Green Man lead the parade from from the Three Horseshoes Public House on Main St.

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TBC Children of the Revolution RGR Hendrix Rocket Dogs Poke Austin Gold

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Painted Soul All Shook Up The Kessel Run Stormbringer The Outsiders Groove Cartell

OPENING CEREMONY Saturday 14th May Midday

Event patrons Warwick Davis (subject to ﬁlming commitments) & Shailesh Vara MP open the Following an audacious debut in 2013, the Yaxley Festival returns this May Festival on the event ﬁeld. Followed by the with an extra day, more live music and even more community involvemen traditional Maypole dance.

With the generous support ofYaxley Parish Council and the local business community, the event takesSHOW place in the heart of the village at the DOG Middletons Road Recreation Ground from the 16th to 18th of May. Saturday 14th May 2pm

Once again live music and entertainment collides with community, living Staged by Ramsey Dog Club in the mini arena on history, sport and village tradition in an event that promises to deliver a the event ﬁeld. fantastic weekend of family fun.

This year the Festival Committee is working in partnership with Stanground CLASSIC CAR SHOW Academy, who are creating their own zone to showcase the school and i 15th May 10am students. New forSunday this year is a second stage, which the Academy will sha with our local schools to provide even more opportunities for the youth o Staged by the Yaxley Classic Car Club at William the village to perform and have fun. de Yaxley School.

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Site Plan Please note: to comply with licensing regulations visitors will not be permitted to bring alcohol onto the event ﬁeld. A fully licensed fair price bar will be on site.

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or me, the abundance of May is in the colour green; through winter’s grey-scape I forget how many shades of green there are until May erupts in a seasonal reminder. On the farm the spring lambs are running around and annoying their mothers (perhaps in your house too?!), the birds are nesting in the hedgerows, and the crops are growing in the fields. Hopefully your vegetable patch is thriving too if you have one? I’ll be planting lots of seedlings now that the major threat of frost has passed. One of the joys of May is that there is light in the evenings for longer which means there’s more time to enjoy the countryside. For me though, the golden hour isn’t sunset, but sunrise. As a farmer, I’m often up early in the morning, and this really is the best time of day. It’s still, peaceful, and we’ve been having some spectacular sunrises veiled in May mist. As well as working with our beautiful English countryside, and all the tests that nature and the weather can bring us, the

greatest challenge today for farmers is the prices that are paid for our produce. Supermarkets have so much power that they can drive prices down to the point where farmers can no longer make a living. The dairy industry has been hit as hard as any, and in the past 20 years over 60% of dairy farmers have had to sell their herd – that's 1,000 herds a year! But here’s the secret: supermarkets don’t have all the power – we do. In seeking out best quality, locally produced, seasonal British produce, we’re not only reducing the distance our food has to travel which is better for the environment, we’re not only buying from the country with the best animal welfare standards globally, and we’re not only getting the freshest, best quality product; we’re also sending a message to the supermarkets that we want to see the ‘best of British’ on the supermarket shelves, and to support our farming neighbours at the same time. Do look for the red tractor symbol, and thank you for buying British.

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Family fun at Ferry Meado Ferry Meadows County Park is in the heart of Nene Park and oﬀers Peterborough a wonderful place to visit that caters for everyone. 22 May sees the open day for the new look Ferry Meadows, with taster sessions for many of the activities. including water sports and cycling. Swan pedalo boats can now be hired at the Watersports Centre on Gunwade Lake along with the usual pedaloes. Great fun for all! Other watersport activities include hire of kayaks, canoes and row boats, group activities; such as raft building, land games and orienteering, and structured courses in sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Buoyancy aids are included in all water sport activities. Captain Folly’s Boat Trip has been a firm favourite at the park for many years. Follow the link to the Captain’s Folly website to check operating dates and times: www.thecaptainsfolly.co.uk Rutland Cycling now offers cycle hire and there is so much to explore and enjoy at the park. Pedal along traffic-free, there’s lakeside trails,

picnics on the parkland, or pick up a ‘nature-spotter’ sheet for the kids and go bug hunting. You really are spoilt for choice. In March this year the barrier-less pay-on-foot car parking system was introduced, with charges applying all day and dependent on the length of your stay. You pay only as you leave. Number plate recognition cameras record your entry time and calculate the fee owed when you exit. Charges are not in place for drop-offs. There are variety of volunteering opportunities with Nene Park Trust, both indoors and outdoors. Typically, tasks might include welcoming and speaking to visitors, litter picking, undertaking visitor surveys and assisting with parking on busy days. Through being a Volunteer Ranger you will be helping to provide an even better experience for visitors and also be able to gain and develop invaluable skills.

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Sun 22 May Nene Outdoors Open Day Ever wanted to have a go at water sports? Want to learn the difference between a canoe and a kayak, or maybe you’d like to try out a paddle board. Whatever your interest we will have instructors on hand for you to try out something new. Times: 10.30am-4.00pm Nene Outdoors Water sports and Activity Centre Thurs 26 May Discover Wild Food Get tips on collecting and identifying wild food. 1.30pm-3.00pm Donation appreciated. Booking essential please call 01733 234193 Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June Half Term Trail Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre then hunt for clues as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. Times: 10.00am-3.00pm Visitor Centre Cost: £0.50

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Secure your garden against green-ﬁngered thieves

by Eileen Le Voi

Let's face it – when it comes to our property, most of us ensure the alarm is switched on, doors and windows are locked and a light is left on when the house is empty but when considering our outdoor space and belongings, how many of us pay the same attention to garden security?

s the fine weather settles in and the gardening bug bites, the temptation and opportunities for greenfingered thieves grow faster than weeds in the driveway. The brighter days and longer weekends present more time for mowing lawns, pottering in the garden, and spending time with friends and family al fresco. But according to the Crime Prevention website (www.thecrimepreventionwebsite.com) garden crime affects around one in seven households in the UK – with thieves targeting pretty much everything from plants and paving labs to garden statues, lawn mowers, fish from ponds and even newlylaid turf. While most of us see the garden as an extension of our living space – with nice ornaments and stylish furniture – we don’t always think about the value and security of our outdoor possessions in the same way as we do as those inside the home. However, we can all take some simple precautions to protect the garden and possessions against green-fingered thieves, particularly during weekends or summer holidays when the home is empty.

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• Take a walk around your garden and check things that may be appealing to a thief - an unlocked back gate or shed (particularly if the shed contains expensive garden tools / machinery or bikes) • Get a reputable locksmith to secure gates and sheds • Lock away ladders or anything which could be used to gain entry to your home • CCTV surveillance will allow you to view your garden and any unwelcomed activity from your home • Install some sensory / outdoor lighting • Alarm the garage to provide additional security or think about installing garage roller shutter doors • If your fencing is flimsy, broken panels could provide easy access to intruders, so consider investing in some new and improved fencing or panels • If you are going away, even for the weekend – lock any back or side gates or other entrances to the garden to limit access • Pack away out of sight any garden tools or equipment; even if you take a break from cutting the front lawn, keep your mower out of reach of opportunist thieves • Secure expensive plants with wire pegs dug into the ground around the root ball • Use a security pen to mark valuable items, like garden furniture, ornaments or When thinking about having any security, trampolines, with your postcode garden maintenance or crime prevention work • Consider defensive planting like prickly hedges or shrubs carried out in your home and / or garden, • Join a local Neighbourhood Watch Group – where you and your neighbours can always use someone reputable and trustworthy. look out for each other (see www.ourwatch.org.uk to find your local group)

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Yaxley FC New First Team Manager Yaxley FC are pleased to confirm the appointment of Brett Whaley and Andy Furnell as 1st Team Manager and Assistant Manager respectively for the remainder of the 2015-16 season, 2016-17 and hopefully beyond.

By Kate Duggan

FA Cup FACTOIDS

 The FA Cup kicked off in 1871, making it the world's oldest football cup competition.  The only club still in existence to win three FA Cup finals in a row is Blackburn Rovers (1884 to 1886). They had 24 consecutive match wins in that time.  In 1888, a match was held on Christmas Day, between Linfield Athletic and Cliftonville.  Ashley Cole holds the record for the most wins – he’s won seven times! Three wins were with Arsenal and four with Chelsea.  The current cup itself is a replica of one created in 1911, by Fattorini & Sons in Bradford.  Jimmy Speirs scored the winning goal for Bradford in 1911. He went on to be awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the First World War.  Arsenal hold the current record for most FA Cup wins (12). Arsenal also holds the record for the most wins in the FA Women's Cup (13).  Manchester United was the first team to win the Cup after only playing top-division teams (1948).  In 1985, Kevin Moran became the first player to be sent off in an FA Cup final.  The FA Women's Cup began in 1970, although it was then called the Mitre Challenge Trophy.  The first FA Women's Cup winner (in 1972) was Southampton.

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resident Jeff Lenton says “Brett has made it abundantly clear to the club that he made a big mistake in leaving us to join Wisbech Town. At a meeting of committee members and sponsors, Brett was seriously grilled for more than 90 minutes and to his credit gave an good account of himself, historical events and future ambitions, if he hadn’t he wouldn’t be back. Ferns is very happy to work with Brett and it’s a partnership that we as a club are confident has a good chance of success.” Brett Whaley said “It's been a very busy few days, but I'm delighted to be back and that everything has been resolved so quickly. Leaving the club was one of the hardest decisions I've had to make and a decision that didn't work out. I feel I've learnt a lot this season, and I'm really determined to have success

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 SCHOOLS SAWTRY VILLAGE ACADEMY T: 01487 830 701 E: office@sawtryva.org www.sawtryva.org HOLME VILLAGE PRESCHOOL T: 07842 192 052 E: admin@holmevillagepre-school.org.uk www.holmevillagepre-school.org.uk FOLKSWORTH C OF E PRIMARY T: 01733 240 562 E: office@folksworth.cambs.sch.uk www.folksworthprimaryschool.co.uk STRETTON PRESCHOOL Main Street site T: 01733 248048 Fourfields site T: 01733 746521 E: stretton.preschool@yahoo.co.uk www.stretton-pre-school.co.uk FOURFIELDS T: T01733 703 611 E: office@fourfields.cambs.sch.uk www.fourfields.cambs.sch.uk YAXLEY INFANTS T: 01733 240 918 E: office@yaxley.cambs.sch.uk www.yaxley.cambs.sch.uk

Yaxley Infants At Yaxley Infant School the children in each year group have been developing their enterprising skills through supporting different charities. In the Spring Term, Year Two children decided to support Sport Relief as their chosen charity. They thought about how they could best support their charity and then planned an event. The children decided that in keeping with the theme of sport they would plan and take part in an obstacle course. The children worked collaboratively to develop which activities they would carry out in the course and on the day donated money to take part. Some of the activities that they took part in on their obstacle course included; skipping, balancing on stilts, catching a ball in a cone and jumping on a trampette. They used a wide range of physical skills during the event and really challenged themselves. The children and teachers also used this event to develop other areas of the curriculum. The children wrote their own Yaxley Gazette articles to publicise the event. They had to think about headlines, interesting vocabulary to

Folksworth pre-school hold the reader and illustrations for their text. Deciding unanimously that being a journalist was a tricky profession. The children also counted the donations to practise their maths skills. What the children said about their obstacle course and raising money for sport relief; “It made me happy,” Alfie. “It made us out of breath,” Nalia and Phoebe. They had great fun planning the event, taking part, working on the follow up activities and raising an impressive £285.50 for Sport Relief. Well done Year 2!

This is our final term to prepare ready for big school and we have a jam packed time ahead of us. Together we will look at science, nature, measurement, acting, segmenting, blending, musical instruments and movement to music. Look out for regular updates on our Folksworth Pre-school Facebook page to see what we have been up to. Last term we celebrated Pancake Day, Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day and Easter. We enjoyed a visit from some snakes and tortoises that will be visiting our summer fete. On Monday mornings we have a lovely lady called Yasmine teaching us how to be musical and we have all learnt the song Kumbaya. To book a free taster session contact Jade Smith on 07542 172075 or message us on Facebook.

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In April, the children at Main Street had a trip to Jo’s farm in April where they got to see and feed the animals. They also enjoyed lots of Farmthemed activities at pre-school including milking cows and making cup cakes in the shape of cows and pigs. At Fourfields the children enjoyed hairdresser week. They put spaghetti on dollies heads and used scissors to practice their fine motor skills. They also decorated hats with hair. We have some budding hairdressers! We are looking forward to the Yaxley Festival in May and have lots of exciting things planned! We are also in full swing preparing for our Summer Fete which is on 26 June. As well as a huge raffle, we are arranging bouncy castles, slides and inflatables, pony rides, stalls, craft activities, food and drink and much, much, more. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information about our friendly settings or for details of what spaces we have available please contact the school on the details above.

Holme Primary

Mrs Allen,Headteacher

Holme Church of England School is a good school situated in the heart of Holme village. We are a small school with a big heart! We strive to provide a safe, happy, challenging learning environment where all children are supported to reach their learning potential. We have been lucky enough to have some extensive refurbishments to our school as well as a brand new front office, visitor waiting area, small rear extension and a wonderful new outdoor space for the reception children. In March we had a fantastic ‘Faith Week’ which encouraged our children to not only reflect on their own faith but also develop their understanding of the beliefs of a range of visitors outside of the Christian faith. The

older children also visited a Hindu Mandir and Peterborough which they thoroughly enjoyed. We have a fun packed term ahead with visits from a wide range of people to enhance our already broad curriculum. We are particularly excited about the children working with two fantastic tree sculptors who will be helping the children create a permanent indoor sculpture in our school. If you are looking for a place for your child, we still have a handful of places across the school; please contact Cambridgeshire admissions for more details. In the meantime, please do visit the school website www.holme.camb.sch.uk or telephone 01487 830342.

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Spring term was a very busy one for us all, and it ended with our long-awaited Ofsted Inspection. We are delighted that we have been judged as a good school in every respect, with the Inspector recognising the good provision that we have for our children, and the good outcomes that they have as a result. This is a tremendous platform from which we can move forward with confidence in what we are doing, and with the desire to improve further. On the last day of term we had our Easter Celebration, to which we invited the members of St Helen's Church. Our celebration ended with everyone placing flowers on our cross as a symbol of the new life that we were celebrating. The coming term has lots for us all to look forward to - including our annual Residential visit. This year we are taking the children from Years 4, 5 and 6 to Scarborough. We also have lots of sporting events and other activities to enjoy. This includes our annual May Fair, where we will have traditional Maypole dancing and other activities for all to enjoy. We are also looking forward to celebrating the Queen's 90th Birthday, and hope that this will make special memories for each of the children as they mark this great event in history.

This Easter, the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) celebrated its fifth birthday – did you know that Sawtry is part of the Trust alongside six other academies? Principal Sarah Wilson provides the latest update. The spring term was a busy one, with many different trips taking place across our different subject areas and year groups. Our year 7 geography students carried out an investigation into whether Connington should install wind turbines, and the year 8 students created their own river using sand and gravel. Most notably, three of our students took part in the Geographical Associations Quiz and they came sixth out of 21 schools – a great achievement! Our GCSE historians were also busy last term as 45 students and 5 members of staff spent 3 days in Poland learning more about the Holocaust. As well as a walking tour of Krakow and a tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, students had the opportunity to meet with a concentration camp survivor – an extremely moving and memorable experience. And the final mention has to go to Mr Sethi, one of our Maths teachers. Earlier this year, Mr Sethi travelled over to Turkey and neighbouring countries including Syria, distributing aid packs to over 200 refugee families. He raised over £4,200 with donations coming in from all over the UK. His achievement is inspiring, and we congratulate him on all of his efforts.

Holme Pre-school The children and staff are delighted to now be able to play and explore our new Nature Station and Mud Kitchen. This wonderful new investigation zone will provide our children with the learning, skills and development vital to children of Pre-school age. Did you know that digging in mud, for instance develops those important muscles used for writing? The ‘cosy corner’ with log seating will set the scene for class discussions and story time, while investigating the array of new insects living in their Bug Hotel. We would like say a special thank you to all those who sponsored this project and gave very generously enabling us to create an amazing opportunity for the children of Holme Pre-school. Is your child planning on attending Holme C of E School in September? Our Pre-school is a great stepping-stone as we work closely with the school by introducing the transition gradually. Your child will also make friends before they start as the majority of our children naturally move on to Holme School making the giant step feel less daunting for them. For more info on available sessions please contact the school. Details on adjacent page.

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Neutering Part 1 If you own a pet, we’re certain you’ve been recommended (at least once, probably more) to neuter them. But have you ever wondered why Vets (and other pet authorities) go on and on about it? By Cromwell Vets

n this short series, we are going to tell you about the main reasons why we recommend neutering. First up – female dogs. There are many reasons to spay female dogs including helping to control the pet population by preventing unwanted litters, reducing the risk of mammary tumours and preventing a lifethreatening condition called Pyometra.

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Pyometra is a womb infection, which in the worst case scenario, can cost the dog her life. Although it can happen at any age, it is most common in middle aged and older bitches.

What causes a Pyometra? During oestrus (“season” or “on heat”), bitches undergo dramatic

hormonal changes whether they get pregnant or not. The hormone progesterone is elevated after the season which is needed to increase the lining of the womb in preparation for nourishing foetuses. If pregnancy does not occur and the progesterone level continues to rise, it results in further thickening and a cyst can form in the womb. Along with the fluid produced by the cyst, this becomes the perfect environment for bacteria to flourish – causing a womb infection or pyometra.

Now the scary stuﬀ The infection alone can cause the dog to be tremendously ill (and very rapidly) but there can be more serious consequences. The infection causes massive swelling of the womb and if left untreated, it can rupture causing the infected

contents to spill into the abdomen. This is an extremely serious and lifethreatening condition. The treatment of choice is surgery to remove the infected womb as soon as possible. If the womb is not removed, there is more than 60% chance a Pyometra will happen again. This surgery is essentially the same as spaying/neutering but with a much higher risk due to a higher chance of complications and operating on a sick animal. This emergency complex surgery is reflected in the cost – it can be anywhere from £850 to £1200! Now compare that scenario to having your dog spayed when they are young. The surgery risk is much lower, the cost is significantly reduced (around £150-£400, dog size dependent) and the risk of lifethreatening Pyometra is completely eliminated.

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Bring on the biological warfare! I’m a huge fan of biological warfare. But before you all write in to complain about my radical stance, I’m really not talking about anthrax and Ebola: I’m talking about using nature to tip the balance in favour of us gardeners. By Rachael Leverton

adybirds are my favourite biological control. They feast on aphids (greenfly) and during their year long lifespan they can scoff 5000 of them! Ladybird larvae are long and black with orange spots. They look a bit mean but don’t be tempted to squish them as they are also voracious aphid-eaters. Lacewing larvae eat 300 aphids each before turning into adult lacewings and guzzling down even more, and even the much maligned wasp has a taste for greenfly so don’t be too quick to swat it with your gardening glove; it’s actually protecting your roses. The beautiful song thrush is in decline, but it loves to eat slugs and snails. Thrushes were very susceptible to slug-bait poison based on methiocarb and this was banned by the EU in 2014. The

most common ingredient now is metaldehyde which is still very toxic to many garden beasts (as well as domestic animals). And slug bait is a very inefficient way to dispose of your slug population anyway, reducing it on average by just 10%. Frogs and toads are great slugeaters, as are hedgehogs. The former can be encouraged by providing them with a tiny pond: it really doesn’t have to be much bigger than a bucket sunk into the ground. Hedgehogs prefer a pile of logs to hide under, or you could invest in a hedgehog house. There are many handsome ones about, though if you’re a bit of a handyman you could probably make one yourself. The big new thing in biological pest control in recent years was the arrival of pre-packed nematodes and mites. Nematodes are tiny parasites

which are watered on to a problem area when the soil temperature is 10C or greater. The nematodes enter the pest and reproduce inside it, killing it in the process. When the pest dies they are then released back into the soil, ready to infect new pests. There are nematodes to target slugs, vine weevils and ants. Predatory mites are also available to target red spider mite and thrips. All of these methods have the advantage of targeting a particular pest very specifically without causing damage to the environment. Of course with organic gardening you’re unlikely to get a pristine plot but don’t despair about the odd blemish. See it as a positive sign that you care about the environment and the wildlife in your garden then repeat after me, blemishes are beautiful...

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By Katie Lancashire, Clairvoyant and Astrologer

Aries March 21-April 20

May2016

You can afford to spoil yourself as you discover good news on both a personal and a professional level which gives you the ego boost you’ve been lacking since you entered 2016. The coming month offers hard work, but incredible rewards as you work out your base plan to achieve such results. Contracts signed now promise luck.

Taurus April 21-May21

As you take control of your love life, so too you take control of the sexier side of your nature. Not in years has your confidence been this strong. You won’t be afraid of asking for what you want and this could also see some of you bulls turning a friendship into love.

Gemini May 22-June 22 You can cover more ground in the coming month than you have in the last six. You’ve worked out what and who was holding you back and cut all deadwood from your life. Mercury hands you the power of communication on a silver platter. New attractions are different, but say a lot about how you’ve changed. Cancer June 23-July 23 Your psychic nature steps up a level from the 9th and you see with clarity who you need to spend more time with and who you need to cut from your life. Decisions you reach by the 20th surprise your family but put the smile firmly back on your face. Travel opportunities could lead to exciting romance. Leo July 24-August 23

This is a time of great changes for you professionally. Important faces will soon know your name. Don’t be tempted to take more than you want, just because it’s being offered to you. It's better to work out what you want before you set out on this ambitious path ahead. Now is the time to take the lead in love.

Virgo August 24-September 23

Faces who called themselves your friends have proved otherwise in recent weeks. Take a step back and look at the big picture though, as long term this can only be a good thing. Pressure both personally and professionally could be pushing you to the edge, book a much needed, restorative break away before you burn out completely.

Libra September 24-October 23

There appears to be a lot of confusion about your career this month and Jupiter hinders as much as he helps your progress in the workplace. Try not to tell people what you’re being offered until you’ve signed and sealed the deal or it could come back on you. Your charismatic nature attracts admirers from the 15th.

Scorpio October 24-November 22

Why are you being pushed into something you don’t want? Stand tall and, more importantly, stand your ground. News of a wedding or engagement answers an important question which has been on your mind about a certain relationship. Your leadership qualities open exciting opportunities for work, get your CV ready and prepare to dazzle everyone.

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by Drew Pontikis

With spring relentlessly turning to summer like a sausage charring disappointingly on a barbecue, I find myself with a problem I tend to suﬀer with for at least nine months a year; it's too hot. Despite my half a bodyful of Mediterranean blood, I hate the hot weather. I go out of my way to avoid being anywhere that isn't air conditioned, I try to lead as nocturnal life as possible (made more difficult by BST - thanks early twentieth century farmers), and the need to drink sixteen gallons of fluid a day lest I turn into some giant repulsive raisin grips me and won't let go. Whilst I could be outside frolicking in the sunshine I stay inside, sitting six inches in front of a fan in a desperate attempt to keep cool (I'm not opening windows, a bee might get in). Summer, without a shadow of a doubt, is not for me. Technically, hot weather and I should be much happier bedfellows. I mean come on - I look

fantastic in shorts, I own about nine million pairs of sunglasses, and if there's someone out there who loves a barbecue more than me I'm yet to meet him. It's just being OUTSIDE IN THE HEAT that I hate. It's a wonder that I never took up skiing as a means of holidaying in the snow. There is however one redeeming feature to all the heat based misery of the long dry summer months. There is no joy in the world that even comes close to comparing to an ice cold drink on a hot day, and those sweet moments are just about enough to get me through each intolerably hot day to the next. See you all at the Yaxley Festival - I'll be the one sitting in the car with the air conditioning on full blast.

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Sagittarius November 23-December 21 There is a really passionate feel to your stars which could see you doing things which others will be shocked by. It is your life Sagittarius and as long as you are happy with the standards you are keeping then that is all that matters. Phone calls, texts and messages bring happy family news.

Capricorn December 22-January 20 A face from your past brings new opportunities which can go a long way towards financial security. Working as a team and signing joint documents makes this a turning point for many of you. Travel plans talked about for the summer are confirmed, which proves how far a close one is willing to go to please you. Aquarius January 21-February 19 Your emotions have been so unpredictable recently that you’re not sure how you feel. This month presents you with the chance to get some very honest answers from close ones, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. You'll finally know where you stand regarding a relationship and vll be able to plan your future accordingly. Pisces February 20-March 20 Family issues have proved harder to deal with than you thought and you may be finding it hard to tell close ones about what’s really been going on in your life. Be civil to all you meet this month. Certain faces hold higher positions than you may at first think and any rudeness could have a negative effect.

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Your energy levels return and you no longer feel so worried about what others think. You’re prepared to make you a priority again and ditch the bad habits that keep creeping back into your life. Planetary activity this month could see you pursuing a relationship which you know deep down is not for you.

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BUSINESS FOCUS

Macmillan – Sian Clarkson by Claire Larrington

A group of local women are working together to raise money to send 27 year old Sian Clarkson and her two beautiful children, 5 year old Joshua and Bella who is 4, on the holiday of a lifetime. Sian was diagnosed with stage 4 Melanoma in February 2014. She has undergone numerous operations and is receiving treatment, to which she is currently responding well. The funds raised will enable Sian to build upon and create valuable memories with and for her children. Her current goal is to live life to the full. Longer term, she is hoping that this will raise awareness of skin cancer and the importance of looking after yourself when in the sun. The organisers, Toni Stimpson,

Rebecca Mott, Erica Tee and Rachel Cox, have children who go to the same school as Joshua. They said that wanted to help and do something for the family. They commented upon how upbeat and positive Sian is and how she thoroughly deserves what they are doing for her. They have been humbled by the generosity of the local businesses in Yaxley. They would particularly like the thank the Three Horse Shoes for hosting an amazing day of fundraising on Saturday 23 April.

Please take the time to visit http://macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/melanoma and follow the links for further information relating to melanoma. If you would like to make a contribution to this very worthwhile cause please visit https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/toni-stimpson

Cambs Oven Clean

Ian Morley ran a successful oven cleaning franchise in this area for almost 5 years and has advertised consistently in Yaxley Gazette during that time. Last Autumn the opportunity arose to leave the franchise and set up as an independent oven cleaner. Ian chose to take this opportunity and set up Cambs Oven Cleaning. The business has continued to thrive, with existing customers Ian has spoken to pledging to support his new venture. As one customer said “It is not the franchise that cleaned my oven over the last three years but you, Ian, you’re the one I rely on.” Would your oven, range, AGA, hob, microwave or extractor hood benefit from a spring clean by a trusted professional? Eco

friendly products are used during the clean, floors are covered and everything is left clean and tidy at the end of the clean, which takes from approximately 1½ hours depending on the size of the oven or number of appliances being cleaned. Oven or hood bulbs can be replaced and hood filters changed. Some minor repairs can also be undertaken i.e. hinge or door seals replaced. Ian looks forward to hearing from anyone who has had their oven cleaned by him in the past or new customers who are interested in the service he provides.

Contact 07584 684853 or e-mail: cambsovencleaning@gmail.com The telephone number has not changed from his former franchise contact details, but the old 0800 number is no longer applicable.

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