Discovering Whittlesea issue 190, May 2020 by Discovering Magazines

Issue 190 / May 2020

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Welcome to Your May Issue. Inside Highlights

Welcome to this on-line version of your favourite community lifestyle magazine. Few of us will have lived through such a period as this, responding to the lethal Covid-19 pandemic, and having to adapt our lives to new, and at times very challenging, routines, in order to keep ourselves and others virus-free. As with anything though, a positive attitude is worth its weight in gold and much of what our regular contributors are including for you here in their articles seems to bear this out. On a personal note, I feel fortunate in that our family is together, our dog (and yours truly!) are getting more exercise than ever before, and our spirits remain high, (unlike the levels in some of our bottles!) Keep healthy, stay safe and let’s look forward to happier times ahead.

Claire x

Welcome to this month’s magazine, I hope it gives you a small, but well-needed boost. As Britain struggles to cope with the effects of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, it has been truly heart-warming to note how Fenland has pulled together to help each other cope during this unprecedented modernday crisis. The leader of Fenland District Council, Chris Boden, has thanked communities across the district for joining together by supporting their neighbours, family and friends to demonstrate the true strength of Fenland’s community spirit. Hundreds of people are being helped through the council’s COVID-19 response hub and there has also been a massive show of community support from the many frontline workers who are helping to keep essential daily services going. I would like to pay tribute to all those who are helping to care for others in the community. When the current lockdown is eased and eventually lifted, I hope we all remember those who have helped make sure that daily life has continued, albeit it in a vastly changed way. People of Fenland, I salute you!

Andy

4-5........... Gardening Tips for May 6................ Childhood Memories 8................ Luna's Lockdown Diary 12-13....... Community Matters 14-15....... Legal Advice from Fraser Dawbarns 19.............. Finance with Eamonn Dorling 24............. Fenland District Council 26-27..... Your Children's Amazing Artwork! 28............. Timetable For The Kids 29............. Puzzle Page for Kids 30-32..... Fireflies Forest School 34............. COVID-19 Lockdown Quiz 36............. A Poem by Laura Kelly Fanucci 38............. Church Matters 39............. A Guide To Wedding Planning 40............. Recipe: Spicy Beef & Watercress Salad 41.............. Trevor Langley 42-43..... Altruism Events 44-48.... Business Directory

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May Gardening Tips

hat strange times we are living through at the moment and, with the lockdown in operation, we need to keep fit both in mind and body. What better way than to enjoy your garden, either by working in it or sitting with a cuppa (and cake!) or glass of something a little stronger, admiring your hard work? Much research has been carried out into the health and well-being benefits of gardening, the garden and green spaces. Conclusive evidence shows that our general physical and mental health are improved and the benefits of being in the garden run much deeper than just exercise. A King’s Fund report on the health benefits of gardening found that they were broad and diverse, with research showing significant reductions in depression and anxiety and improved social functioning. Gardening can also help maintain independence and prevent cognitive decline. Gardeners might also be delighted to learn that the number of calories burnt from thirty minutes of gardening is comparable to playing badminton, volleyball or practising yoga! At the time of writing the weather has been amazing, I can’t remember having such a warm and sunny April and yet I have looked at records from the past few years and on a number of occasions it has been “the hottest Easter on record!” However, we do seem to have been blessed with some particularly good April weather and as many of us are at home there is plenty of time to spend in the garden or at the allotment, let’s hope it continues. The only problem is how do we get plants etc if the garden centres are closed? I have bought seeds and some summer bulbs from the supermarket, although some of them are in short supply, and Waterside Garden Centre are taking orders online – I received a delivery of compost within a few days of ordering. There are other

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companies still functioning online but stocks are low and some delivery times long, try www.gardeningexpress.co.uk or www.directseeds.co.uk I know that because we now have the time a lot of people, who do not normally grow their own, are trying their hand at growing their own produce and flowers from seeds. I took an idea from Adam Frost on Gardener’s World and planted rocket seeds in a spare disposable aluminium turkey tray that I did not use at Christmas. This started me off on a mission for any old containers I could use for growing; I found broken plastic boxes, small wooden crates etc – so long as there is sufficient drainage you can use anything – and now I have an array of ‘junk’ in a corner of the garden. You can also intersperse vegetable plants in your mixed border. For those who do have vegetable plots or allotments, May is a very busy time and a difficult month to judge as the weather can vary: we sometimes get lulled into a false sense of security and think that summer has arrived, but watch the weather in case of late frosts and protect any tender seedlings. Also take care to harden off plants that have been grown indoors or under cover before planting. A cheap way to protect tender young plants is to use ‘bottle cloches’. Cut down the two litre plastic drinks bottles; they are useful for protecting young runner beans and peas. Some of us only set aside a small plot for growing fruit and vegetables so to maximise your space you can try: •

Intercropping – sowing two crops in the same row, one slow and one fast growing. Fast growing crops include Oriental salad leaves, lettuces, radishes, spring onions, spinach and spring-planted shallots. Slow growers are parsnips, sweetcorn, tomatoes, leeks, winter cabbage, cauliflower, sprouting broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

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• Catch Cropping – sowing a fast- growing crop in the brief period a plot might be empty. Also, with the warmer weather come the pests! To get rid of aphids try these suggestions: • Stir together one quart of water, one tsp of washing-up liquid and a pinch of cayenne pepper. • Peppermint, spearmint and pennyroyal naturally deter aphids and ants, so plant (or put them in pots) throughout the plot. • Plant flowers that attract the pest predators such as marigold and nasturtiums. Black fly is a real pest on broad beans and nipping off the growing buds help or a quick blast with a hose or try one of the tips above. Jobs to do this month include: • Earth up potatoes. • Cover carrots with netting to stop carrot fly damage. • Harden off and plant out vegetables sown earlier. • Pot on growing plants. • Put up bean and pea supports. • Pick flowers off new strawberries to prevent them cropping in their first year. •

When watering young plants and seedlings, it is better to water less frequently but more thoroughly as this gets down to the roots. If you water lightly it may only wet the surface of the soil and the roots may be encouraged to stay near the surface where they are more likely to suffer from drought damage.

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Seeds to sow out this month are too numerous for me to list but a few include carrots, beetroot, French beans, lettuce, spring onions, salad leaves and peas.

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Try ‘succession sowing’ a small batch of seeds every two or three weeks and you should have a steady supply rather than a glut: it will also help to maximise your chances of successful germination.

• Indoors you can sow chillies, courgettes and squashes, runner beans, sweetcorn, aubergines and cabbages. Let’s hope for some good weather for growing and planting – enjoy!

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A King’s Fund report on the health benefits of gardening found that they were broad and diverse, with research showing significant reductions in depression and anxiety and improved social functioning.

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Some Thoughts on my Childhood. 1937 - 1947. Mr Robert Boothman May 24th, my birthday, was a Monday. I first knew this because my maternal grandmother was hanging out the washing when she received the news. Monday in those days was washday. Washing was done by hand, usually in a tub known as a copper. When the washing was deemed clean, it was removed from the copper and wrung by twisting or squeezing between two rollers, the principal components of a mangle. Early models were hand-operated; later models had the rollers driven by electricity - no spin-drying in those days! Finally, the wet washing would be hung out to dry in the back yard - weather permitting. If the weather was bad, the washing would be arranged on an articulated frame, known as a “clothes horse”, and dried in front of the fire. fi The next stage was the ironing, where there were two types of iron, a flat iron heated on the fire, or an electric iron. The temperature was gauged by spitting on it and observing the force with which it spat back! No thermostats. At some stage, the clothes would be examined for faults which needed repairing. Socks were always of wool and heels might need darning.

Finally, an airing, to ensure total dryness. In 1946, we moved to a village called Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire, which was idyllic - playing in the street, hopscotch, cricket, football, and a lovely swimming pool where I learned to swim. There was little traffic and nothing to endanger our lives. I went to the village school, headed by a one-legged master. maste He taught me copperplate writing, and it was here that I learned the basics of English and Arithmetic, the “three Rs” (reading, writing and ’rithmetic). There were two classrooms, heated during the winter by coke stoves. The classes were mixed, but and the girls had their own cloakrooms cloak inside toilets. The boys' toilets were outside! The village had a popular fish and chip shop which sold only fish and chips to take away. We were urged to hurry home, but one day Dad became suspicious and caught us dawdling while enjoying the contents of the paper bag. He was furious and threw the bag and its th contents into a bin, marched us home, tanned our bottoms and sent us to an early bed! To this day I will not eat on the street!

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omething's changed around here lately, but I can't put my paw on what it is... the Hoomans that I live with are ALWAYS HOME – I mean, ALL OF THEM, ALL OF THE TIME! Hooman Dad used to leave the house every morning and then come back again at feeding time at the end of the day but now, instead of leaving in his car, he walks up to the end of the garden and goes into what looks like a huge, wooden kennel – I think I've heard them call it the 'offiss'? Dunno, just looks like a big posh kennel to me! He comes back into the house for feeds occasionally during the day and sometimes I go up there to see him and ask if he wants to play but he usually just tries to get me to lie down in the kennel while he does whatever it is that he's doing – boring! I then whine for a bit until he lets me out – doesn't normally take long. Walks are way more fun at the moment though! We all go together – Hooman Dad, Hooman Mum and the two smaller Hoomans (although sometimes they don't seem to want to go and they make loud, whining noises which seem to make Hooman Mum and Hooman Dad a bit cross). But anyway, off we go, to all my favourite places like the fields or by the river. We used to stop and meet other Hoomans and their dogs along the way but now we seem to give everyone else that we see a wide berth... I mean, I know I sometimes smell a bit but I'm pretty sure it's not that bad?! So, all in all, home life is pretty good – I'm getting loads more attention! Before 'the change', a lot of the time it was just me and Hooman Mum at home. Her 'offiss' is in the house and when she would go in there, I would just go and have a nap somewhere

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nearby (sometimes on the sofa when she wasn't looking). She seems ok but I think the two smaller Hoomans can be quite disobedient and they ask for food way more than I do! They ask for something called 'a snack' A LOT during the day... Hooman Mum sometimes lets them have one but this is usually accompanied by an eye roll and some muttering under her breath which I can't understand but it sounds a bit like 'for duck's sake' – I don't know what ducks have to do with snacks but I've seen them down by the river before... maybe they're always hungry too? Hooman Mum seems to cheer up when she opens a big bottle of something red. I don't know what it is but her and Hooman Dad often sit and have a few glasses of it in the evening when the smaller Hoomans have gone upstairs for the night (although they do sometimes come back down and ask for another snack and then the eye rolling starts up again). One thing I am a bit sad about though is the change when someone delivers something to the house... I used to love hearing a knock at the door because it usually meant there was someone new to meet and sniff and get a fuss from but now, no one stops long enough to say hello or pat me on the head! I'm a Labrador for goodness sake – I have an unflappable desire to be everyone's friend but I can't even get close... I have heard the Hoomans use the words 'social distancing' a lot lately and wonder if this is what they mean? Whatever it is, I hope things go back to normal soon before we all go barking mad...

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I would also take this opportunity to thank all who have volunteered locally in Whittlesey and the villages to help and ensure the safety and comfort of some of our most vulnerable residents and those who are at greater risk. Anyone who needs help in the current situation can call the Fenland Helpline on 01354 654321, 9am-4pm Monday to Friday and 9am-12noon on Saturday. Requests for help can also be emailed to covid19@fenland.gov.uk The positive community projects and initiatives that I have heard about here in Whittlesey are fantastic examples of the very best in people coming to the fore in a time of great adversity. Together we can defeat this coronavirus and emerge into a stronger, kinder, and more caring world.

YOUR MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

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We are living in unprecedented times. In our lifetimes we have not witnessed anything like this coronavirus pandemic before. Everyone's lives have been put on hold and at risk. There is much anxiety and justified concern. If we all stick together and follow the Government guidelines of staying at home to protect the NHS in order to save lives, then we will come through this crisis. Our grateful and heartfelt thanks must go to those who are at present working in the front line in the NHS and care sector. We owe them an enormous debt of gratitude as they care for our loved ones who contract the virus. There are also the many public sector workers and others with essential jobs that are keeping us all safe, secure, fed and providing a variety of services to keep us and the country functioning. We applaud you all and keep up the vital work it is very much appreciated.

Cllr. Julie Windle

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM CHRIS BODEN, LEADER OF FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

The CPCA COVID-19 business capital grant scheme provides 80 percent grants for capital expenditure from £2600 to £62,500, and 50% from £62,500 to £300,000. As of April 16th, the scheme’s website has not yet been updated with the Mayor’s announcement that the scheme is being opened up to sole traders and that a further £3,000,000 is being added to the pot. Remember that this is a first-come, first-served scheme, so all relevant businesses in Whittlesey and district please take note! For more information, please visit www.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/ business-board/covid-19-capital-grant-scheme

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COVID-19 Briefing: Child Contact During The Coronavirus Lockdown As part of the measures the Government has introduced to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, a lockdown has been brought into force to limit the spread of the virus. Whilst any measures to tackle the growing public health crisis are welcome, it does raise questions as to how separated parents can maintain as normal a routine as possible for their children. The March 23rd lockdown When parents separate, it is important for the children of the family to maintain relationships with both parents, through regularly spending time with them. This situation became more complicated on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 after the Government announced the ‘Rules on Staying at Home and Away from Others’. These rules only allow a person, and this includes children, to leave the house for essential shopping, daily exercise, medical need or to attend essential work. Parents will want to act in the best interests of their children and therefore may be confused by the best course of action. Abiding by The Stay at Home Rules will help to keep their children safe, but they will not want to disrupt any previously agreed arrangement with the other parent, knowing that keeping to a regular contact schedule is also in their children’s best interests. How long will the measures last? It is not clear at the moment with it having been extended for at least another three weeks on April 16th. The difficulty is that given the unprecedented nature and sheer scale of the pandemic, it is not clear how long the effects of COVID-19 will last. Maintaining contact wherever possible Many parents are understandably worried about travel and contact amid the current coronavirus lockdown but contact between children and their non-resident parent should continue to take place as far as possible. The Government has confirmed through its published guidance that contact can and should continue,

notwithstanding other travel and social restrictions that have been put in place. What if we suspect infection at either household? Just because there is an exception to the mandatory ‘stay at home’ requirement, it does not mean that children have to move between homes. In these unusual times, separated parents will need, more than ever, to work openly and constructively with each other to ensure the welfare of their children is met. Clearly if one parent, or members of their household, is showing symptoms or has been in contact with somebody who is showing symptoms, it may be appropriate to temporarily suspend face-to-face contact, to prevent the risk of infection. Should that be necessary, it will be important to ‘make up for this’, through regular and meaningful telephone calls and sessions on video chat apps such as Facetime and Skype. The key message is that, in circumstances where coronavirus restrictions cause the letter of a court order to be varied, the spirit of the order should still be upheld by both parents making safe alternative arrangements for the children. Working together in the best interests of your children Provided both parents and the children are safe and well, however, and showing no symptoms, direct contact can continue to take place. Parents should

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When Will The Investment Markets Recover? by Eamonn Dorling

My crystal ball is probably no better than yours; however, you might find the following observations helpful in terms of investments, cash deposits and pension plans. Equity markets These have fallen because companies are valued at how much profit they are expected to make in relation to how much the company is valued. If it is thought that a company is now worth less than before, it is probable that their share price will have fallen. Add a group of companies together and you get something resembling an index. Some companies could thrive, some might fail, and some might struggle with increased costs, the need to diversify and ways to change their business model. A common reference point in the UK might be the FTSE100 or the FTSE All Share (other indices from the London Stock Exchange are available). Other indices that are frequently quoted include the Dow Jones, DAX, Nikkei, Euronext that monitor share prices in other locations. In the main they have all fallen significantly as cases of COVID-19 have escalated. Within the falls are rises but it is the general pull of gravity that is difficult to escape at time of writing. If you need clarity for your investments and/ or pension funds, meet with an independent financial adviser. There is a view that sustainable enterprises have a bright long-term future. Investing in these companies is aften referred to by the initials ESG representing environmental, social and governance. Simply, those organisations that demonstrate strength

in each discipline are viewed favourably by investors – for more information speak with an experienced independent financial adviser. What if investments take too long to recover? If capital needs to be raised urgently, it may be possible to access pension benefits by someone more than fifty-five years of age; an interest-only mortgage or equity release could provide help when it will do most good, but it is important that qualified advice is sought. Why do people refer to cash deposits as Lazy Money? Interest rates are at an all-time low in the UK; at the time of writing 0.1 percent is the Bank of England interest rate. If this is all your cash is earning, it is probably several times lower than the rate of inflation. In other words, what you can buy for £20,000 is likely to cost more than £20,020 to buy in twelve months when interest at 0.1% is added. The performance is so low that it is regarded as lazy. A more sophisticated investment has the potential to perform better; investments may of course go down as well as up. If you are concerned about your pension benefits, investments, or cash deposits – speak with an IFA to create a financial plan. Issued by Wealthline Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and any forecast is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The information contained in this editorial should not be construed as offering investment or tax advice.

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Fenland Joins Together During Coronavirus Crisis medicines and other supplies, and friendly phone calls for anyone feeling lonely, by providing details of local voluntary groups and services which can help. It can also provide information on coronavirus advice and guidance. The hub also liaises with other statutory, voluntary and community organisation partners to ensure other needs, including health and social care, are met as quickly as possible. Messages and letters of thanks and colourful children’s drawings are brightening up the days of frontline council staff (pictured below). Here’s a flavour of just some of the messages received:

he leader of Fenland District Council has thanked communities across the district for joining together and providing “a real lifeline” to the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.

Cllr Chris Boden said people’s support for their neighbours, family and friends has been overwhelming and heartwarming, demonstrating the true strength of Fenland’s community spirit. Hundreds of people are also being helped through the council’s COVID-19 response hub – with more than 1000 calls being handled in just two weeks. Cllr Boden said: “It is more important than ever that we work together to support those who are alone and in need of help during this pandemic.

“Thanks to your young collector today for our conversation via sign language checking I am OK. Stay safe” – Sylvia, on council refuse collectors. “That’s brilliant. Thank you so much. That’s a huge weight lifted for us and our business.” – Tom, on confirmation of receiving a Business Support Grant. “Thank you so much for everything” – a 94-year-old March man, on receiving medication and food shopping via the council’s COVID-19 response hub. The response hub is open six days week, from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 12noon on Saturdays. Requests for help can be made on 01354 654321 or via email at: covid19@fenland.gov.uk

“We are working with eighty-three different agencies including the voluntary and community sector, town and parish councils, and businesses, to help deliver our response hub. The hundreds of people that have called the hub have been able to find a reassuring voice at the end of the phone and find solutions to the issues they are facing, thanks to this magnificent partnership working. “And there are thousands more who are being supported by their neighbours, family and friends. People are reaching out to offer help, providing a real lifeline to those who live alone or are selfisolating. To all the volunteers, groups, agencies, and individuals who are helping us get through this together, I thank you.” The council’s response hub focuses on helping those who have no other support available to them. It can help with food shopping, collecting 24

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Timetable for the Kids! Celebrities across the nation have put their heads together to help kids at home during the coronavirus outbreak. See just some of the amazing classes available online, below! 9am - PE with The Bodycoach Joe Wicks! (See Joe’s YouTube channel).

10am - Music with Myleene Klass #myleenesmusicklass on YouTube.

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There is no doubt that what is happening in the world right now is heartbreaking, scary and unpredictable. Those little people in our lives whose world has come crashing down; their schools have closed, their hobbies and clubs have been put on hold and their routines have been ﬂipped upside down. It is now that they need us, adults, more than ever.

But what is important is that everyone's journey will be diﬀerent, and everyone's journey will be the right one for them. My background is Primary school teaching, backg and now a Forest School leader. I was a teacher in a specialist autism school for many years, but now I have escaped the classroom and I run the Forest School, alongside running my own business too, FIreﬂies Forest School. I believe most skills, concepts and understanding can usually be learnt more lea naturally and organically outdoors. Allowing a child to guide their learning is one of the most important opportunities I believe we can give a child.

As parents, we have all got a marathon ahead of us over the coming months and will need to find a new “normal”. Whilst all marathons are 26.2 miles long, the way each person runs their marathon is unique, the experience is unpredictable, their training plans are all individual and everyone's story is their own. Yet no one's marathon is wrong or less influential than another, just a different journey. What we parents have to decide over the coming weeks and months is just how we will reach the end of our marathon. Some parents may have designed amazingly detailed and structured timetables which they will follow to the minute, others may try to teach creatively through crafts and more child-led learning, some families will use this time to let their children delve into their interests; maybe in something they don't usually get the chance to, whilst others will just aim to get through the day, with fed and watered children who haven’t caused quite as much havoc in the house as yesterday! 30

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Most National Curriculum subjects can all be enhanced and taught outdoors and through their interests, without needing any worksheets or computer programs. As a Forest School leader, I prioritise giving the children opportunities to learn independence, resilience, confidence and a variety of skills such as carving, fire fi lighting, knots and natural art.

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There is an abundance of amazing online websites that are oﬀering free subscriptions at the moment, along with many fantastic Facebook pages and groups full of parents sharing ideas, many personal trainers doing online PE live videos, zoos doing live tours and much more!

Along with the obvious physical health beneﬁts, it is important for children’s mental and emotional wellbeing that they can move around, ‘let oﬀ steam’ and express their natural vitality through play. Outdoor play in open space – within the public health parameters – I feel is just as essential or even more important than the National Curriculum mo right now.

However, play is such a wonderful thing and Howeve really shouldn't be underestimated – remember, they are never “just playing”. I'm trying to do as much outside as I can (while I can!)...making bird feeders, bug hunts, learning new skills such as whittling and sawing, making art with natural materials, den building, mud play, nature data collections which can then be used to draw graphs and cover maths objectives, write poems about the garden and what the children can spot, ga learning and most of all … PLAY. Our children have such busy timetables with school, clubs and hobbies, so when do they usually get this amount of time to immerse themselves in child-led play?

The current government guidance around self-isolating, shielding and social distancing must be adhered to; however, we can still include ‘going for a walk outdoors if you stay more than two metres from others’, and I was pleased to hear the Chief Medical Oﬃcer’s recent remark, that “it is important that children still exercise, enjoy themselves and child play outside”. Crucially, the play gives children a taste of being in control, of having some choice in their everyday lives. Playing gives them space and time to reconcile themselves to – and make sense of – an uncertain world, especially needed at times like this! On top of this, through playing, children are powerful subconsciously exploring their powe emotional responses to what is happening around them.

Space and opportunity to play is essential for children’s mental and emotional wellbeing, social connectedness and resilience. Of course, children can still enjoy play indoors; and there are lots of websites and social media pages for resources and suggestions from play practitioners on how best to support indoor play.

Open-ended play activities: - Den-building in nearby green space, or the home or garden (could go on for weeks). - Chalking on the pavement. - Junk modelling (eg the inﬁnite possibilities of the cardboard box). - Dressing-up. - Preparing and putting on shows. - Weird or re-worked sports (one-legged table tennis, blindfold cricket, indoor boules). - Silly games where whe the rules can be changed at any time, by anyone, but the change has to be made before the next move is made. - Inspiration from nature and the elements: bug hunts, cloud watching. - Painting and hiding rocks in homes and gardens, or parks or public spaces. - Making up stories and adventures using adventu action ﬁgures and favourite toy animals. - Turning household objects into characters. - Take-it-in-turns storytelling.

Policy For Play recently wrote an article about how the current pandemic could potentially limit or impact on play. We all know that children need and beneﬁt from time and space outside. Healthy regular exercise is as vital for them as it is for adults. Public Health England (2018) identiﬁes that ‘ensuring all children are as active as possible throughout child childhood is important for population health … this activity can include all forms of active play’.

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Just a little advice for parents to remain sane, whilst also ensuring your children are continuing to learn and be happy: - Try to follow the children’s lead and stay in touch with their levels of interest and engagement. - Don’t be afraid to step back and watch, and just let them get on with it. Being able to take a back seat or even dip out altogether can be a win-win. This may go against the grain of ‘keeping children occupied’ with structured activities, learning support etc. As outdoor learning expert and ex-head teacher Juliet Robertson said on Twitter, “it requires a diﬀerent way of thinking and being as a family.” However, we are not saying it is ‘free play or the highway’. There The is time and space for both. But just remember, this is YOUR marathon, however, your family chooses to get through this challenge is unique to you and try not to compare your journey to others, what works for you is right for YOU. It is much easier for a teacher to get the children on track with learning goals and the National Curriculum if their mental health is healthy. Just don't forget fo to let them have extended periods to just “be” and play. I will be sharing some ideas for outdoor, nature-based activities over the next few weeks and months, so please give my Facebook page a follow.

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LOCKDOWN QUIZ Which professor is currently England’s Chief Medical Officer?

20) Geographically, what do Boris Johnson and Donald Trump have in common?

At the time of the lockdown, by how many points did Liverpool lead the English Premiership table?

21) Edinburgh is further east than Bristol: true or false?

Who is the former communications chief for the Conservative party and why would she have been so pleased to see Boris Johnson recover from COVID-19?

23) What colour jersey is worn in the Tour de France cycle race by the best ranked young rider (under 25)?

How did the Queen get round the lockdown to distribute this year’s Maundy money?

What appeared on our roads for the first time on March 1st 2020?

Who recently performed in Milan Cathedral to an audience of no one?

Which English cricketer was recently announced as one of Wisden’s 5 ‘Cricketers of the Year’ for 2020, (and it’s not Ben Stokes)?

Which Englishman is currently the world’s top-ranking snooker player?

How is the Italian city of Firenze more commonly known by British travellers?

10) Which parliamentary constituency does Boris Johnson represent? Is it a) Henley, b) Westminster or c) Uxbridge and South Ruislip?

22) How old will the Queen be on April 21st 2020?

24) Who is the present Chancellor of the Exchequer? 25) Name the two previous holders of this office. 26) Which World Cup winning rugby union scrum half plays for Sale Sharks? 27) How many balls are on the table at the start of a game of pool? 28) Which popular seaside resort has a postcode beginning with the letters FY? 29) Who started trading in the UK in 1990 and plan to have 1,200 outlets here by 2025? 30) In 1975, North America’s highest peak had its name changed, from Mount McKinley to what? 31) Name Gerry Marsden’s coronary-sounding backing group of the 1960s. 32) Who is the current Poet Laureate and how long will he remain in post?

11) Which famous young lady’s middle names are Tintin, Eleonora, Ernman?

33) Whereabouts in the UK is the highest triangulation pillar (“trig point”)?

12) What names did the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge give to their third child?

34) In which continent are the capital cities Asuncion, Georgetown and Cayenne?

13) In which sport would Megan Rapinoe try to beat fellow American Karen Bardsley?

35) Which Cornish seaside town, now housing the Tate Gallery, was home to artist Ben Nicholson and sculptor Barbara Hepworth?

14) What nationality was the artist Frida Kahlo? 15) With a population of 5,696 Vaduz is the capital of which country? 16) When was the final section of the M25 opened and how far is it all the way round? 17) What nationality was composer Frederic Chopin? 18) The joint-winner of 2019’s Booker Prize with “The Testaments” had much earlier written “The Handmaid’s Tale”. Who is she? 19) Serena Williams has won more Grand Slam singles titles than Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic combined – true or false?

36) Through which 4 capital cities (3 beginning with the letter B) does the River Danube flow? 37) Name the six actors who have played James Bond in films? 38) Name the three USA states beginning with the letter C. 39) Complete the following musical pairings: a) Simon and … b) Chas and … c) Daryl Hall and … . 40) Who wrote a) On the Road, b) The Road to Wigan Pier, c) The Long and Winding Road?

ANSWERS: 1) Chris Whitty; 2) 25; 3) Carrie Symonds and she’s his fiancée; 4) It was sent by post; 5) Vehicles with a ‘20’ registration plate; 6) Andrea Bocelli; 7) Jofra Archer; 8) Judd Trump; 9) Florence; 10) c; 11) Greta Thunberg; 12) Louis, Arthur, Charles; 13) Soccer; 14) Mexican; 15) Liechtenstein; 16) 1986, 117 miles; 17) Polish; 18) Margaret Atwood; 19) True; 20) They were both born in New York; 21) False; 22) 94; 23) White; 24) Rishi Sunak; 25) Sajid Javid and Philip Hammond; 26) Faf de Klerk; 27) 16; 28) Blackpool; 29) Aldi; 30) Denali; 31) The Pacemakers; 32) Simon Armitage, 10 years; 33) Ben Nevis; 34) South America; 35) St Ives; 36) Budapest, Belgrade, Bratislava, Vienna; 37) Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig; 38) California, Colorado, Connecticut; 39) Garfunkel, Dave, John Oates; 40) Jack Kerouac, George Orwell, Paul McCartney.

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When this is over, may we never again take for granted A handshake with a stranger, Full shelves at the store, Conversations with neighbours, A crowded cinema, Friday nights out, The taste of communion, A routine check-up, The school rush each morning, Coffee with a friend, The stadium roaring, Each deep breath, A boring Tuesday, Life itself. When this ends, may we find that we have become more like the people we wanted to be we were called to be we hoped to be. And, may we stay that way - better for each other because of the worst.

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This editorial is normally about church matters, but it’s important to share some good community news when there is so much fear and uncertainty. This amazing community can justifiably pat itself on the back and say, “Well done!”. As many of you may already know, since 2014, in addition to being a vibrant, growing and exciting church family, Whittlesey Christian Church has been the main contact point for Whittlesey Emergency Food Aid (WEFA), and many other services relevant to meeting the needs of our community and helping it to become a great place to live. We are happy to have not only played our part in helping to initially create the Food Aid programme, specifically designed for the Whittlesey catchment area, but also, to coin an old phrase, ‘put our money where our mouth was’. During the last six years our church family has freely offered its facilities to not only become the storage and distribution centre, but to also provide free 38

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So, you’re Engaged...What’s Next? Huge congratulations! One of the most romantic, memorable and exciting times of your life. As a venue stylist of many years, I often get asked, “How do we start the planning process?”; “When should I buy a dress?”; “Where should I get married?” Well, here is my stress-free guide to wedding planning! Firstly, I think it’s really important to take time to invest in researching the overall theme and the “look” that you dream of, whether it’s a wedding abroad, outdoors, at a hotel or in a village hall. Also, visualise the decor and styling that you love - a rustic look, an elegant, grand themed wedding etc, as this will make it easier when choosing what venues to view. You want the whole wedding and theme to blend seamlessly. Agree on a sensible budget. Be sensible when it comes to your wedding budget – only spend what you can aﬀord. You can have an amazing wedding, whatever your budget … trust me!

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SPICY BEEF AND WATERCRESS SALAD Ingredients

For the salad (serves 2): 1 bunch watercress, torn into pieces 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, deseeded and thinly sliced 300g beef sirloin, trimmed Pinch of salt 1tsp black peppercorns, crushed 1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced For the dressing: 2tbsp white wine vinegar 1tbsp vegetable oil 1tsp sugar

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Watercress is in season so make the most of its mustardy bite with this quick and easy salad.

Method

1 To make the dressing, place all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir well, until the sugar is dissolved. 2 Put the watercress, onion, and tomato in a mixing bowl, add the dressing and toss the salad. Set aside. 3

Coat the steaks with the peppercorns and season with a little salt. Cook under a hot grill for 6-8mins, turning once until medium rare. Set aside for 2 mins to rest and cool slightly.

4 Thinly slice the beef and add to the salad bowl, mix it all together well. 5 Serve immediately and garnish with the sliced chilli.

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gold-coloured production. The taste, which follows the appearance and enticing bouquet, is unmistakable. It is superb on its own, with ice, and for making great cocktails. Licor 43 Orochata is another production from the same company. Light, silky, delicate and with a creamy texture, this is infused with original Licor 43, whilst tiger nuts, spices and citrus are utilised, to great advantage. The mouthfeel is complemented by the aroma, bringing together another combination of ingredients to achieve a most splendid liqueur. Licor 43 Baristo combines the essence of Licor 43 original with rare and exotic coffee from the Canary Islands. The freshly-roasted coffee, mature fruit, plus citrus and vanilla, combine to produce this delightful, elegant liqueur, with its complex flavours. I found this Licor 43 Baristo production wonderful for an end of meal experience – a perfect ending to any dining occasion. For more information and details, please visit www.licor43.com. Also available online.

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Altruism is a new party experience coming to the Fenland and surrounding areas - wanting to give back to the community and charities through the love of house music and the kindness of people. It is the brainchild of seven people who only met in January, but who shared the same passion and desire for all things house music. It just felt right from the start. The whole venture ventu was born from a fundraising idea at The Sportsman pub, Chatteris. It began with a few nights out and festivals together. Chrissie and Harsh cooked up the idea of giving Chatteris something that they hadn’t seen before - to bring a big city-style party to the Fens, all in aid of helping Chrissie reach his target for “Whizz-Kidz” in the London Marathon. Now, most people living in the area will know that the Fens isn’t known for its jumping nightlife, with only a few pubs floating around in the towns. So, the task of bringing together top DJs and big house sound, along with a vibe that would cater to all the taste buds of the audience, was going to be an uphill struggle. The first task was assembling the DJs that would be able to give the night the sound they envisaged. After attending a few Glitterbox and Brighter Days events in Cambridge and London, it was clear what the event needed, music-wise. It was a long punt, but a post was published in a Facebook, Glitterbox Family Group, G explaining that a fundraiser was being planned, and that it was going to run as non-profit, so all proceeds raised would go to the charity.

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The call was answered by ﬁve absolute superstars in their own right, each one of them buying into the idea of developing the music scene in the local area, throwing an event for 150 party-goers and raising money for an amazing cause. *We had Ian Brown, aka Loop Manoeuvres, part of the Hijack team who run successful nights in St Ives, who brought house bangers along with the sparkle and disco balls. *Glenn Burgess from Cambridge is hugely Bu experienced from playing at big parties and events all over the UK. Bringing the disco, soulful house and no disco vibe which he delivers in his monthly radio show, Inside-Soul . *Jay Wesley, who travelled from Norwich to deliver uplifting house, mixed with disco and house classics, which we still enjoy every week on his midweek radio show on Just Vibes Radio. *Paul Schneider, Schneide who made the massive journey from Watford to spend the night with us, dropping party anthems with the extra special twist, giving us a vinyl-only set on the night. *Finally, coming to the party was Dan Green, G Troglodyte Disco, bringing his experience and knowledge of the music scene from London. He delivered big tunes from across the house genre. You could say, “the rest is history”.

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Within days, a Facebook group was established; anyone that didn’t know would have thought that everyone had known each other for years. There was track sharing, ideas of what makes an awesome party, talk of USBs, CDs and vinyl. But all of it was about pure love for music. We managed to secure the services of our wonderful marketing girl, Holly. Fantastically talented, she designed our posters, social media streams and coverage on the night. As if the stars hadn’t already aligned with al bringing everyone together, we were lucky to discover Russell who has a new business in town. Russell is the owner of Simply Music, and boy, are we lucky to have found him?! He oﬀered to come on board with us and donated the rig and speakers for the night. there (or neighbouring) will Anyone that was the tell you that the sound, quality and lighting were amazing.

Then the idea of Altruism was born, bo (definition of altruism: ‘selfless concern for the well-being of others’). It fitted perfectly and, even though we are now heading into uncertain times, we have the goal of planning more parties to support both local and big charities in any way we can. If you know of anyone you think we can help, then please follow us on our social media pages. From everyone on the Altruism team, we like to be to the point, so remember “MUSIC IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER”!

The date was set – Saturday March 7th; location The Sportsman; the sound system was prepped; the staff were incredibly accommodating; and the DJs were ready to guide people on a journey of musical bliss. The event was set out for 150 tickets which were sold out and the place was buzzing from start to finish. Each DJ delivering an fr hour-long set before they ramped it up to an even higher level. Everyone returning to their day jobs on the Monday, wondering what’s next? Do we just leave it there - one good party, or do we have more to give? The conversations floated around in the group; we didn’t do this for money or gain. We all came together to help people with the love of music. We loved bouncing ideas off each other and piecing everything together. So, everyone decided, we have something special here! We want to continue this journey of helping others and giving back. jou

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