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Happy Spring Everyone!

ell what can I say about this edition of the Scene – we’ve gone ‘let’s go out’ crazy! With Easter coming early and summer around the corner, we wanted to showcase some of the best places to head to for fun, enjoyment and even education. Our 28-page feature provides you with ideas of what to do and where to go. Keep this issue safe and refer to the pages for inspiration and for special occasions, you could even let the children decide! As well as this feature, we have our firm favourite articles too such as our history pages, home ideas, family and finance and of course, recipes, nutrition, food reviews, beauty, health and fitness. Don’t forget Mothers Day on 11th March – see our gift guide on page 22 and book a foodie treat for her from the selection of restaurants featured. Then of course there’s Easter on 1st April. Take your pick of delicious Easter treats on page 24. Next month we are turning our attention to pet lovers! We will be featuring pet advice from experienced vets, showcasing the best places to buy your pet food with guidance as to what to feed your pets and introducing you to other pet lovers that will take care of your furry friends whilst you are away. We will also be running a competition on Facebook where you can upload your cute pet photo’s – we can’t wait to see them all!

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CONTENTS

In this issue...

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FOOD & DRINK Head to Samba Brazil for a Rodizio menu. Spice up your roast for Mother’s Day. Let registered dietician Victoria Francis boost your nutrition and well-being.

B E AU T Y , H E A LT H & FAS H I O N Hummingbird Hypnotherapy talks thinking positive. Be more conscious about what food group’s serve you and which ones to eliminate. Visit Marlene for a massage. Let us help you with your Mother’s Day and Easter gifts. HOME & GARDEN Eliminate dust and remove that stain with Peters’ Cleaners. Things to consider when buying your new sofa, whatever size your room.

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With places to go and things to do, whether entertaining yourselves or looking for inspiration to entertain the family.

FA M I LY & F R I E N D S Step back in time and pick up a classic DVD. Future proof your funds and keep tabs on your pension with the Liberty Partnership. Find out when you should write or review your Will.

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ollowing extensive refurbishment of The Fitzwilliam Arms, The Chubby Castor has finally opened its doors to the public, offering a Londonesque dining experience in a pleasant village setting. Owner and Head Chef, Ade Adeshina, has worked in the kitchens of Petrus under Marcus Wareing and spent six years at Gordon Ramsey Restaurants, so we’re expecting great things from his venture here in Peterborough. The Chubby Castor will be serving brunch, a set lunch menu, afternoon teas, a la carte dining and Sunday roasts taken to another level. Burghley Estate lamb with confit garlic and mint salsa, anyone?

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Sad to see my favourite bar in Stamford close, I’m now delighted to see that what was The Single Cask will be re-opening as The Copper Room. New owners, Liam and Robert will be serving a selection of craft and bottled beers, artisan spirits, wines and a few cheeky cocktails. The Copper Room will be open during the day too, serving coffee, cheeseboards and light bites. We’re looking forward to opening night!

Coming to the city in August, the festival promises to be a fun, engaging, informative (and most likely intoxicating!) weekend for gin and rum lovers, showcasing a staggering array of spirits from all over the world, including many produced here in the UK. Luckily, a team of gin and rum aficionados will be on hand to guide you through your tasting, with talks and masterclasses from the best gin and rum producers. There will also be live entertainment and tasty street food. The event is to be held on the 24/25th Aug - book your tickets early as this event is set to be very popular!

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ollowing on from last month’s article on how to boost your mental health with food, we are continuing to keep the focus on the brain and this month, are looking at how to prevent cognitive decline - that’s brain health to you and I! Whilst the benefits of an active lifestyle are widely known to boost our mood, reduce our risk of chronic ill health, help with weight maintenance etc, according to the latest research, exercise also boosts cognitive functioning. Regular physical activity is thought to increase our brain cells ability to recover from injury and promote the growth of new cells, both of which help improve memory. At the opposite end of the spectrum is a sedentary lifestyle which is associated with a higher risk of brain ageing and dementia. You don’t need to sign up to the gym to get these benefits, but simple leisure activities such as gardening and walking reduce the risk of brain ageing, the key being regularity NOT intensity. In addition to exercise there are other factors that have been shown to help preserve your brain function:

Registered dietician Victoria Francis talks about how to keep your brain awake!

SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

Evidence suggests engaging in social activities and having social connections are linked to increased longevity and may support brain health. Nurture those relationships with the ones you love and you stand a better chance of being around longer to enjoy the benefits. Want to reconnect socially? Join a book club or walking group, consider volunteering or simply invite your friends round for coffee more often.

Simple leisure activities reduce the risk of brain ageing

CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN

Keeping your brain intellectually challenged or stimulated is believed to significantly reduce your risk of dementia. Don’t wait until you are older to learn a new skill, start now and get those brain cells firing. Your brain health will thank you later! Read more books, learn a new skill, do the weekend crosswords or complete a puzzle. GET SOME ZZZSS

We all know the feeling when we are sleep deprived and not functioning at full capacity. Not getting enough sleep might be linked to memory problems. Do you have a good bedtime routine? Establish some helpful sleep hygiene practices such as having a bath before bed.

Victoria Francis is a registered dietician who is ready to help you boost your nutritionand well-being through food and lifestyle change. Call 07881 805770 for a FREE 10-minute consultation.

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till basking in their Michelin Guide success, the kitchen team at The Fox at Folksworth have put together a new menu for 2018 thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guaranteed to secure a second listing, as well as confirming their position as one of the most exciting restaurants in the area. Not only are the dishes pretty as a picture, they sound mouth-watering too, think classic pairings with interesting twists like seared scallops with celeriac, apple and hazelnuts, pan fried lemon sole with cauliflower, apple and raisin or passion fruit curd tart with coconut meringue and rum ice cream! A must for local foodies.

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Why not treat your mum this Mother’s Day?

don’t mean with flowers and chocolates (which by the way, us mums love!), I mean treating her to a day of relaxing whilst you make the Sunday dinner. We all love a Sunday roast, so why not spice it up a little with my recipe for tasty, tender tandoori chicken. This is such an easy recipe, with very little actual cooking. Just marinate the chicken and pop in the oven. I love Mothers Day, as my three children usually make a real effort to treat me to gifts and give me cards to tell me how amazing I am!! It’s always nice to be appreciated, so whether you are a mother, step-mother, mother-in-law or grandmother, Happy Mother’s Day to you all.

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Tandoori Chicken PREP TIME: 10 mins COOKING TIME: 40 mins INGREDIENTS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

6 Chicken drumsticks (no skin) 6 Chicken thighs (no skin) 1 tbsp plain yoghurt 1 tsp of chilli powder 1 tsp of tandoori powder 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 1 tsp salt 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Try adding potatoes to the recipe. Add 12 new potatoes, cut into halves at stage 2 of the recipe. They taste fabulous because as they cook, they take on all the flavour of the chicken.

METHOD

Carefully score the fleshiest part of the chicken, this allows all the lovely spices to be absorbed into the chicken. In a large bowl, add the yoghurt, salt, lemon juice, spices, oil and mix together. Now add chicken pieces and coat thoroughly. Leave to marinate at room temperature for 10 mins. Place the chicken in a baking tray and cover with aluminium foil. Cook in a hot oven at 200°C for 30 minutes.

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Now take the foil off and you will notice all the juices from the chicken has created a spicy stock. Do not drain this, as you will need this liquid to baste the chicken pieces. Continue to cook the chicken, for a further 10 to 15 minutes, keep turning and basting the chicken in its own juices until tender. The liquid will reduce and the chicken will be slightly crispy.

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Bringing an historical culture of food to Peterborough

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or a city that has had a slew of new restaurants opening in its centre you could argue that the residents of Peterborough are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing an eatery. So excuse me for throwing another one into the mix, Samba Brazil. Samba Brazil is definitely a different experience offering a Rodizio menu featuring a rotation of different types and cuts of meat while an all you can eat buffet provides you with all side dishes and accompaniments you need. The usual experience of ‘all you can eat’ is a disappointing affair with predictable dishes, some that have been left out for hours until it has become unappealing and past its best. Rodizio however, is the polar opposite. All meats are cooked fresh and brought to your table within seconds of leaving the grill. The proof is in the eating! I will admit being a little put off by the location of Samba Brazil. A little further from Peterborough’s

main stretch, the restaurant seemed a little garish at first, however, all qualms dispelled upon first tasting the food. It would be impractical to provide you with a description of every course that was served to us (there can be up to 15 courses!), but my highlights would have to be the juicy rump steak served to us first that set the tone for an evening of succulence, the pork belly curry from the buffet that melts in your mouth, and, available on Wednesday’s ‘Exotic night’, the kangaroo steak which, while I was at first sceptical, was incredibly flavoursome. Samba Brazil also offers private hire of their upstairs and downstairs restaurants at competitive rates and kids under 8 eat free with a paying adult. In summary, I’d recommend Samba Brazil, especially for groups as the style of food and the building lends itself to a big group who can bring some energy and transform Samba Brazil into Rio!

Samba Brazil, 11-13 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SQ T 01733 686446 W sambabrazil.co.uk

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This month we continue to take a look behind the scenes of a 1:1 session at Hummingbird Hypnotherapy.

WORDS: NICOLE WOODCOCK

olution focused hypnotherapy is a positive practice whereby the client is asked to find and focus on the positives in life. This can be difficult, particularly if a client is struggling with low mood or anxiety. The science behind this method is that focusing and seeing good things, no matter how small, begins to boost the brainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serotonin levels and give the body a lift, creating new neural pathways so we begin to steer more towards the positives rather than the negatives. From the first session onward, the focus is on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been good over the last week and how you react to situations differently. Clients also notice that they are beginning to sleep a lot better and not dwell in that negative space as long. The client is then asked what they can do differently over the next week to continue to feel better and reduce anxieties.

These are small steps. Even finding time to meet up with a friend, knowing and understanding that social interaction and positive contribution will give you a lift and create positive connect to boost those much-needed brain chemicals to keep you in a positive place. This session is concluded with going into a trance, an experience likened to daydreaming or feeling like you are going to sleep. Clients feel relaxed and calm but have complete control to open their eyes when and if they need to. If you would like to see if hypnotherapy can benefit you, please contact Nicole at Hummingbird Hypnotherapy to book a free consultation or pop along to the next Bourne Wellbeing Day at Wake House on 10th March, from 10am until 4pm. Visit Hummingbird Hypnotherapy on Facebook for more details. Positive thoughts.

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ollowing on from last month’s advice on breaking sugar addiction, this month, I’d like to talk dairy. Why dairy you may be asking? Isn’t milk good for you? To see the effect milk has on you, take a few minutes to view this link: https://iwastesomuchtime.com/69893

Now, you may be asking, can I replace milk with, soy? Be careful, soy also has a story of its own. https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/1822466 Why I am sharing this with you is simple. I am passionate about giving people an insight into the effects of food and how that impacts your body and your health, by taking a look at how your body functions and what we can do to better our health. As always, our focus is on prevention, rather than cure. Often what happens is that we wait for the body to fall apart and then we deal with it, usually by masking the problem and taking short cut, instant results. Imagine you had a bath

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Our focus is on prevention, rather than cure full of water and the water starts to flow over. Instead of frantically mopping up the excess water with a mop, how about you turn off the taps and pull out the plug. It’s about looking at things before they go wrong, and in this instance, the steps you can take to start to keep your body in a healthy, happy state. You may feel that you do have enough energy and you feel good about yourself, even though you have no idea what is going on inside. It may not present itself to you right now, but you need to think long term. If you would like to do your own body PH test at home - these strips from Amazon, are a cost-effective way to record your results. Enjoy being more actively conscious about what food group’s serve you and which ones to eliminate. I wish you luck.

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Strong and Soft Massage with Marlene fter a very busy week, I was lucky to be asked to do a review at Strong and Soft, a home-based massage studio in Peterborough with a lady called Marlene Paulo, who, originally from Brazil, has been living in the UK for 11 years now. Of course, I couldn’t say no! Marlene is a qualified masseuse, but her talents do not end there. She is also a qualified technical nurse, a personal trainer and an acupuncturist. The room in Marlene’s house was welcoming, with spa music playing and the smell of essential oils hitting you as you walk in. I opted for the head and shoulder massage, and I must say it wasn’t like the normal Indian head massage I have reviewed before. This was more intense, working on the pressure points on the head and face which I could actually feel working. The shoulder massage was penetrating and helped to

release those knots that seem to collect in the neck and shoulders. Other treatments available include deep tissue massage, lean fat drainage massage, fat tissue massage, back massages, Reiki, facial acupuncture and ear acupuncture. I left feeling reinvigorated and ready to take on the busy weekend. Definitely worth a visit and I am sure the other treatments Marlene provides are just as good. I will be returning for a back massage!

I left feeling revigorated.

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SET YOUR GOAL I always harp on about this as it is the first and most important step. Where do you want to be? Have you got a goal weight, goal waist size? Write it down and keep it prominent. HOW WILL YOU FEEL WHEN YOU GET THERE? Happy, confident, proud, less self-conscious? Write this down. You need to revert back to this when life gets in the way (which it will at times) as this will help you stay focused and on track. NUTRITION I’m not talking about the latest fad diet, I’m talking about healthy eating which is sustainable long term - a way of life. Refer back to my article in last month’s magazine for plenty of tips.

EXERCISE Start moving more and find something you enjoy. If you hate running, don’t go running! Try walking, cycling or swimming. Perhaps do some weight training, either at home or at a gym. A mix of weight training and cardio exercise is a good balance. 30-minute sessions will get you good results. REST This is where the magic happens! Body adaptations don’t take place during exercise, they take place during rest. Aim for a minimum of 7 hours quality sleep per night. CONSISTENCY This is key for points 3-5. For example, don’t undo the excellent healthy eating and exercise you did in the week binging on junk food and booze at the weekend! A few changes can make a big difference. If you would like my help to feel your best in summer 2018, get in touch for a FREE Slim Down for Summer taster session. It’s not too late to ‘spring’ into action!

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if it’s too big it will overpower the room and if it’s too small, it will look lost. You should have enough space to add points of interest such as tables on either side. Think about what you want your focal point to be, whether it’s a TV or a fireplace, the seating arrangement should be positioned comfortably around it. A sofa and chairs is becoming a popular alternative to two sofas as it breaks up the room giving the impression of space. If you are having chairs, using a beautiful fabric that compliments the sofa looks fabulous.

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pring is around the corner and before we know it the Easter holidays will be upon us and those long summer days shining down. So it’s time to start planning ways to entertain the little ones and ensure the adults have some fun too! The next 24 pages have been compiled for you to keep and refer to each time you need some inspiration. This feature is jam packed full of ideas and suggestions of some of the best places to visit and some great events for the all the family. There truly is something for everyone! Visit foodie legends the Hairy Bikers and James Martin at the Food Festival at Peterborough Arena, or head to Sacrewell Farm for the arrival of the lambs and a great Easter Egg hunt. Check out page 46 where you can even win tickets to see STEPS at the ABAX stadium! For some retail therapy, head to Springfields in Spalding. With over 50 outlets including cafes and eateries, the free Festival Gardens and more attractions planned, you’re set for a great day out. See page 41 for more details.

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The Broadway Theatre is gaining great headway in attracting really good quality shows and events, with a detailed list of what is coming on page 56. Or if you prefer something further afield, pay a visit to Lincolnshire Wildlife Park near Boston for a Tiger experience and to see the largest number of Parrots in the UK, or how about BeWILDerwood Adventure Park near Norwich where you will find a different activity for every age group and interest. Shepreth Wildlife Park near Royston should also be on the top of your wish list for a chance to meet the meerkats, feed the otters or just giggle at the monkeys! Deene Park Country House has just undergone a multimillion-pound renovation and offers beautiful gardens, stunning architecture, orchestra evenings, Civil War re-enactments and even classic car shows. If driving is not your thing, then Shaws Coaches can take all of the worry away. They have a huge array of day trips and tours as well as coach travel to West End plays and events. Last but not least, I must mention a favourite

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Whatever you decide to do, be safe and have a fantastic summer!

past time of many of our readers – caravanning and camping! This is new adventure for me, as I recently purchased a new AirBeam tent and managed to get out and about a few times last year. There are a huge number of quality camping sites locally, or indeed, all over the country, which is the one of the best things about camping or caravanning - you can explore many different places and kids absolutely love the adventure of sleeping outdoors. In Crowland, we have one the largest selections of tents and caravans on show plus some of the most knowledgeable people to assist with your choice and advise on what is best to enhance your experience – see pages 54 and 55. As well as all of these fabulous places to visit don’t forget that there are lots of other amazing places on our doorstep such as the Peterborough Museum, Nene Park, Burghley House, Flag Fen, Nene Valley Railway, Grimsthorpe Castle, Peterborough Cathedral and Clare Cottage, or even take a bike ride on the Green Wheel.

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The most magical family day out in Norfolk

eWILDerwood is a wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and a hint of intriguing characters, bringing a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads National Park. The setting for the book, ‘A Boggle at BeWILDerwood’ by local children’s author Tom Blofeld, BeWILDerwood is a wonderful, mystical land of brave, adventurous creatures who you may never see anywhere else in our world. Visit, and you step inside the pages of Tom’s books – a character world of Boggles, Crocklebogs and Twiggles, quietly brought to life. Beautifully designed in keeping with its natural surroundings, BeWILDerwood is truly an enchanted place. The 18-acre adventure park is filled with zip lines, slides, mazes and lots of climbing through magical tree houses. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to play alongside their children, and whilst the Telegraph rates it as one of the top destinations to visit with under 16 years old in the UK, ALL of the in family can run WILD in this Book ce beautiful canopied forest. advan o

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A true haven for inquisitive young minds, a day at BeWILDerwood means time taking lazy boat rides, dressing up and joining in with the enchanting daily storytelling, braving the Broken Bridge and visiting tree houses, building dens with bracken and sticks, whizzing down Wobbly Wires and zooming down Slippery Slopes. With special events taking place within the park throughout the season at no extra cost - this is a world with more than a little sprinkling of fairy dust. BeWILDerwood, who celebrated their 10th Birthday last year, is ever growing. The Boggle Builders have been working hard making the park bigger and better than ever – boasting new additions such as Tiptoe Valley, a play area perfect for tiddlys, and a brand new Bouncing Bunny Burrow (with help from the Pesky Bunnies of course!) for Easter 2018! Located close to both Wroxham and the Broads, BeWILDerwood is ideal for a day out during your time in Norfolk, your journey is less than 90 minutes from Peterborough. Perfect for all the family, BeWILDerwood really is a breath of fresh air. Admission prices are based on height rather than age, as there’s some things in the park that require longer arms and legs! Under 92cm free, 92–105cm £14.50, over 105cm £16.50, over 65’s £9.50. BeWILDerwood also caters for School and Group visits, Brilliant Boggle Birthday Parties and even Sleepovers! Fancy! To discover more about BeWILDerwood and all the amazing events they have in 2018, visit www. bewilderwood.co.uk. March 2018 | E: info@scenepublishing.co.uk

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Meet Cedric the Easter Bunny at BeWILDerwood

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A character world of Boggles, Crocklebogs and Twiggles

The Pesky Bunnies have been working ever so hard (in between chocolate breaks!) to make a brand-new bunny burrow for Cedric to live in, filled with confectionery curiosities and bunny home comforts. Hop on down this Easter Holiday and see what all the nose twitching is about. Cedric can’t wait for you to meet him and explore his hoppy-home! Spring has sprung in the woods so get ready for a hopping good time! Bounce your way through the Tricky Tunnels, bundle into one of the Twiggletastic tree houses and try to find all five Easter eggs in the woods (before the Pesky bunnies eat them!). And don’t forget to bunny-up when you visit, with their fun filled range of inclusive activities. The Big Hat is hosting Boggle Bunny Ear crafts, which coupled with Bouncing Bunny face painting will ensure lots of fun and giggles! Be sure to catch the terrific tale of The Pesky Bunnies at the Storytelling Stage, where you can meet a whole host of colourful characters such as Swampy the Marsh Boggle, Cedric the Easter Bunny (of course!), and Hazel the Good Witch. Everything is included in your day out, from face painting, crafts and storytelling, to den building and the enchanted boat ride through the Dismal Dyke through to the Scaaaary lake, make sure you look out for Mildred the Crocklebog! See you there, toodle-oo!

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FOODIE FUN The Cambridge Food & Drink Festival - 23rd June with the fabulous Hairy Bikers and 24th June with the lovely James Martin

ur festival weekend is packed full of things to see and do, most of which are completely free and that’s not including the delicious samples that many of our exhibitors have on offer. There will be free buses running from Peterborough Railway Station all weekend, plus onsite parking, making getting here even easier! We are also dog friendly so bring along your four legged friends! EAT, DRINK & LAUGH

We love food and drink, so you can expect a huge range of amazing food and drink exhibitors at our festival. From artisan producers, to award winning brands and products there is something for everyone. You can also shop our range a craft and lifestyle exhibitors in our Makers Marquee, perfect for shopaholics! Laugh with our elebrity Chefs in the big top arena.

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ith a unique and relaxing environment, combining Outlet Shopping with over 25 acres of free Festival Gardens and new leisure attractions planned for Spring 2018, Springfields is the East of England’s premier retail and leisure destination. There’s over 50 big name Outlet Stores with up to 75% off RRPs every day including M&S Outlet, Gap Outlet, Fat Face, Next, Skechers and Radley London. There is also a huge Blue Diamond Garden Centre that has virtually everything you need to spruce up your garden and home. MOUTH-WATERING CAFES AND RESTAURANTS The opulent Noshery Restaurant in the Home and Garden Centre has a wide variety of tasty home cooked seasonal dishes. For a quick stop, head to Caffe Nero, Costa, Subway or Starbucks with outdoor seating facing the beautiful gardens, or make a night of it at The Kitchen pub or Frankie and Benny’s.

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COMING LATE SPRING 2018 AWARD WINNING Works for a £1 million imaginative FESTIVAL GARDENS new entertainment centre for all Open all year round with FREE ages is on the way incorporating admission, you can see the works a range of new and exciting play of many famous gardeners with activities. The new development beautifully landscaped lawns will host the biggest ever JCB and exciting sculptures, dazzling Young Driver Zone which water features and of course, includes a large track for pedal amazing flowers. The tulips in diggers, huge JCB slide, scaffold May are a real spectacle and themed climbing frame and the Display Fountains other unique interactive play combining music and equipment. In addition, water make for a there will be a High Top wonderful show. Gardens Village wooden climbing Springfields open all year and play facility, a new has many events with FREE sheltered infant sand throughout the admission play area, plus what is year offering fun believed to be Lincolnshire’s for all the family. only gold panning activity site. Children love following the These exciting attractions will tulip routes around the Festival be situated within the Festival Gardens on the Springfields Gardens and accessed via a new Activity Walks, specially designed American-themed diner. to keep them occupied with fun activities and challenging, educational questions. Take a ride on our miniature trains Springfields is constantly evolving, around the site or combine visit springfieldsshopping.co.uk your visit to Springfields with a or follow us on social media to trip to the picturesque market keep up to date. town of Spalding on the unique water taxis.

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THE DREAMBOYS - THE ULTIMATE MAGIC MIKE EXPERIENCE The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK's most famous and successful show of its kind in history. Their breath taking show spectacular has been perfectly created for hen nights, birthday parties and girls nights out with all your friends. n Friday 23 March n 8pm n Tickets £24.50 T 01780 766455 Stamford Corn Exchange, Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PX UPPINGHAM CHORAL SOCIETY At present the Society are rehearsing four wonderful pieces of music. Two familiar and two not so familiar. They are Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’, Haydn’s ‘Missa Sancti Nicolai’ and Holst’s ‘Psalms 1 and 2’. An orchestra and soloists will also be performing with the choir. n Saturday 24 March n 7.30pm n Tickets £8 on the door (under 16s free of charge) T 01572 821566 E loreleyanddave@ allincottage.co.uk Uppingham School Chapel, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9QE EASTER EGG HUNT Oh no, the Easter Bunny has misplaced all of his Easter eggs, can you and your family help him find them in time to for Easter! Begin with some seasonal spring craft, explore the park, hunt for eggs and collect your prize at the end. n Friday 30 March n 10:30am-12:00noon or 13:30

– 15:00 n £4 per child Ferry Meadows Country Park, Peterborough. Meet at the Discovery Den THE AMAZING BUBBLEMAN Louis Pearl explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. n Wednesday 4 April n 2pm n Tickets £11.00 T 01780 766455 Stamford Corn Exchange, Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PX DIESEL GALA Home fleet locos in operation – Class 31 31271, Classic 14’s, Swedish Railcar, Peak D182 n 6/7/8 April W www.nvr.org.uk/ Nene Valley Railway CLOTHES SWAP ('SWISHING') EVENT In aid of Alzheimer's Society n Saturday 7 April n 11am - 3pm (drop off available from 10:30am) T Amy 07491 665 391 for more info Bourne Abbey Church Hall, Bourne PE10 9UQ MG OWNERS CLUB VISIT 50 MG cars expected around mid-morning n 22 April W nvr.org.uk/ Nene Valley Railway TRAVELLING POST OFFICE Rare live demonstration of exchange apparatus to and from moving train. n 28/29 April W www.nvr.org.uk/ Nene Valley Railway

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Clients who work with Will & Probate Services receive 7 Times in life you regular reminders to keep them on track. With our need to update (or ForeverSafe scheme, make) your Will… updates can even be free of charge. aking a Will is often one of those things Moving home – Whether that gets put off, something that can wait you are upsizing as your until you’re not so busy. We’re here to tell family expands or downsizing as you when action should be taken by writing or you get older, moving home is always a key time to updating your Will. review your Will. Buying a house – When you buy a house it makes On retirement – The most common time for sense to protect what will be your biggest asset by people to review their arrangements. It might be making provision for what happens to it if you die. that retirement reminds us of our own mortality or it might be that your financial position is radically Moving in together – There is a myth that changed. In any case make sure your Will still reflects ‘Common Law’ husband and wife is a thing. It’s your circumstances. not if you live together as partners. The only way you can inherit off each other is to have a valid and up to On bereavement – When a loved one dies it forces date Will in place. us to face the reality that life is short, circumstances change and plans often do too. This is a time to take Getting married – A little known fact is that a steps to ensure that the assets you have acquired over marriage revokes a previous Will. So get married the years are properly protected for your family. and you need to redo your Wills. Having children – The single most important reason for your Will to be up to date is to appoint guardians for your children if anything happens to If you want to update your Will, make a new one or you. Without a Guardian, your local authority will get simply find out more, call us today on 01778 752861 involved with your kids lives. Nobody wants that. and book a free consultation.

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eologist Dr Henry Porter MD FGS (born in Peterborough in 1832 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the son of a surgeon) wrote in 1869 about his archaeological digs at Orton Longueville (then Overton Longville) and how Amy, Marchioness of Huntly, first wife of the 11th Marquess of Huntly (Charles Gordon) was totally enthralled by animal and human activity through the discovery of material remains. Amy (nee Brooks) was born at Chorlton, Lancashire, and was the eldest daughter of a Barrister, banker and Conservative politician - 1st Baronet William Cunliffe Brooks. In 1869 Amy married Charles Gordon (a Scottish Liberal and they lived at

The largest and perhaps most wonderful was said to be the fossil remains of bones from a Elephas Primogenious Orton Hall, Orton Longueville and Aboyne Castle in Aberdeenshire) but sadly the marriage produced no children. Henry Porter and the Marchioness of Huntly started a dig in a field on the west side of the road called The Village in Orton Longueville. The pit dug by Porter showed a first layer of vegetable soil that was two feet thick, followed by a second layer of fine gravel that was four feet deep, then a third layer of about a foot of light coloured sand, containing a few pebbles and many fossil shells. The forth layer was of clay

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and the following strata showed another layer of fine sand from one to three feet deep followed by a sixth layer of pebbles about the size of walnuts. All these layers were found to be resting on hard limestone rock, called Forest Marble. The fifth layer of fine sand contained bones of various species of land animals, some of a colossal size, that belonged principally to the Elephant, Horse, Ox, Deer and other like animals. The extraction from this fine layer of sand unearthed teeth and more indestructible bones. Many of these beautiful specimens were collected by the Marchioness herself. The largest and perhaps most

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wonderful was said to be the fossil remains of bones from a Elephas Primogenious – more commonly known as a Woolly Mammoth that lived during the Ice Age. Its tusks were nearly 10 feet long. All its remains including its tail – measuring some 16 feet – formed part of the 11th Marchioness’ collection. Additionally, she was able to retain several other extinct species found during the dig, along with numerous fossil shells, like the Helix Pomatia – more commonly known as the Burgundy or Roman snail. These snails prefer low lying chalk and limestone areas. Today, they are edible, and you may have eaten escargot in garlic butter! The 11th Marchioness died, aged 70, on 13 May 1920. Her obituary in The Times newspaper, dated 19 May 1920, read: “The body of the Marchioness of Huntly was taken from Peterborough by the express train to Scotland T: 01778 382762 | March 2018

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11th Marquess of Huntly Charles Gordon last evening for burial at Aboyne today. The first part of the funeral service was conducted in Orton Longueville church (Holy Trinity). Messages were received from the King and Queen Alexandra. The procession from Aboyne station included a detachment of six pipers who played ‘The Flowers of the Forest’ on the way to the graveside.” It is interesting to note that Amy Brook came with a marriage Dowry of obscene proportions for the day. Sadly, the 11th Marquess managed to flutter most of it away through gambling. He remarried two years after the death of his first wife, Amy. His second wife was Charlotte Isabelle McDonald, an American, who

had been married twice before to rich American gentlemen. She was wise enough to keep their financial matters separate. It is likely that the 11th Marchioness’ archaeological collections were auctioned off in 1948. It is interesting to note that Amy’s father had a major influence on the estate of Glen Tanar, near Aboyne. At first, he leased the estate from the 11th Marquess of Huntly and then bought it in 1890. Brooks lavished money on Glen Tanar – building a large house, cottages for workers on the estate, a school, stables and kennels. NEXT ISSUE: Mr Alfred Caleb Taylor - the city’s scientific pioneer who sacrificed himself for others

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