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THE CITY
Your local magazine about your city www.thecityscene.co.uk
AUGUST 2011
INSIDE THIS MONTH Peterborough Guildhall history Ride for Sue Ryder Vivacity Summer sports pass Falcon at Fotheringhay; review PLUS
What’s on for Summer
FREE Solar Electricity & FREE Solar Panels
see page 23-26
Scene THE CITY
Your local magazine about your city
The Scene Team Heidi Semple - Head Honcho heidi@scenepublishing.co.uk
Welcome to the August edition of The City Scene
Naomi Hand – Numbers & Words naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk
Happy holidays City Scene readers!
Charlotte Charlesworth – Buying & Selling charlotte@scenepublishing.co.uk
As you may have noticed, we have adjusted the size of your local magazine, to make it even more handy but have kept all the interesting, useful features you love to read.
Sarah Wright – Pretty Pictures sarah@designitwright.co.uk
In this edition, we have a look back in time to our new history feature – see
Contributors Megan Templeman, Ryan Semple, Beauty Barbie, Tim Barnes-Clay
ideas for the summer.
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pages 4-5. We have lots of local community news and some great what’s on
Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Now I know your all thinking WHAT’S THAT ABOUT? A coat hanger? How can they possibly be a weapon of mass torture? Me and hangers just do not get on.!! Please can someone develop a friendlier, stress free way to store your gear! You go into your already overcrowded wardrobe, full of all those items 2 sizes too small (that you intend to clear out) and they continue to take up valuable space! But unlucky for you, these items are hanging due to the “coathanger”. This great invention gets tangled together, they snap and then your favourite silk top ends up in your shoes at the bottom of the wardrobe with dust and a forgotten stashed Xmas pressi. Their arms aren’t long enough and clothes slip off, then of course there’s the loop issue.... either too long or too short, and when you try to get a spare hanger out to put fresh ironing away, they all jump out on you!! Is it just me or are they the most irritating but essential objects in the world? Charlotte x
Contents COMMUNITY Peterborough Guildhall history
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Wildcats are winners!
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Peterborough Lions
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Nene Park Trust improving access
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Ride for Ryder
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Werrington Show
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Vivacity Sports Access Pass
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Auction of promises
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Useful numbers & Websites
20 50 meal review
4 history
11 & 14
HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY Beauty Barbie
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Girls Night In
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Components of Fitness (Part 2)
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FEATURES Teen Scene Creating the perfect window dressing
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28 32 & 33
Garden Scene
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Family Scene
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40 family
REVIEWS Books 22 Falcon at Fotheringhay; Meal review Motoring; Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 16v
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Ryan’s Football Preview
EVENTS What’s on
SPORT 47
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COMMUNITY
Peterborough Market Cross or Guildhall - once the Town Hall Peterborough Market Cross, or the Guildhall as we know
Sessions held by the Magistrates of the Liberty of Peterborough.
it, was partly or completely rebuilt in 1671 by builder
At the end of the 18th century the upper room was used as
John Lovin and a room was erected over the old piazza.
a school room by the Headmaster of Anne Ireland’s charity
Previously there was a single storey market cross on this
school, which was controlled by the Peterborough Feoffees.
site from at least 1613.
Public meetings, concerts, and puppet shows were sometimes held in the room. Also the High Bailiff of the Dean and Chapter,
The Peterborough Feoffees or parish trustees who held
who had the right of returning members to serve in Parliament
investments and were responsible for collecting and
held meetings in the Guildhall room for the nomination of
distributing income each year, along with the City Governors
candidates.
were the local authority or body undertaking the erection of the Guildhall and its subsequent maintenance.
When Peterborough was incorporated (i.e. given city status) in 1874 the Guildhall was used as a Council Chamber and
The cost of erecting the 1671 building was defrayed partly by
offices of the Local Authority were in the adjacent buildings.
public subscription, partly by a donation from Lord Fitzwilliam,
The latter building subsequently became the Police Station.
who controlled the local Parliamentary elections, and finally
The open space under the Guildhall was used for the sale of
by an issue of specially struck Peterborough halfpence coins.
butter and eggs. The Peterborough Feoffees received the rents
The Guildhall was first erected as a court room for Quarter
for stalls under the Cross – though the Cathedral Dean and
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Chapter collected all other tolls from the stallholders in the adjoining Market Place (renamed Cathedral Square in 1963). In 1930 new Municipal Buildings were erected in Bridge Street and meetings in the Guildhall were discontinued. The new Town Hall in Bridge Street was officially opened by Alderman Whitsted on 16th October 1933. Other interesting events which have occurred in or in connection with the Guildhall include the building being scheduled as an ancient monument in 1928 when it was completely restored by the City Corporation under the advice of the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings. A fine carving of the Arms of King Charles II appears beneath the gable of the East Front and beneath it are the arms of the contemporary Bishop and Dean in 1671, the arms of Sir Humphrey Orme (Chairman of the Governors) and Peterborough’s MP from 1654 to 1671, along with the Montagu family who had considerable political influence in the city during the 17th and 18th centuries. In 1957 Peterborough became twinned with Bourges in France to which a plaque depicting the Bourges coat of arms can be seen on the east side of the Guildhall. Today the upper room is unused but the open space below provides a venue for civic, art and cultural events. June & Vernon Bull – local historians and authors
Local History book “Peterborough Through Time - A Second Selection” by June & Vernon Bull. Published by Amberley Publications (Feb 2011). Available on line and from all local bookshops. (Next issue – the history of the present Town Hall building) Telephone: 01780 783613 | August 2011
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COMMUNITY its 11th year, gives Peterborough Evening Telegraph readers the chance to pay tribute to the dedicated staff involved in all aspects of education across the city and surrounding area, as well as pupils who have excelled themselves or exceeded expectations. The West End Wildcats are a troupe of 48 children aged 5-17 years who work towards large performances in some of the country’s most prestigious
West End Wildcats Win Again At Education Awards
theatres. In January, they won a national competition at
The West End Wildcats scooped another award at the
Wildcats Theatre School have had a number of successes
prestigious Peterborough Evening Telegraph Awards
so far, collecting trophies and awards along the way. They
2011. The Wildcats won the Arts Awards category at the
are based in Stamford but have classes throughout the
awards ceremony which took place at Peterborough’s
area, teaching children musical theatre skills. They also
Key Theatre on 14th July.
run a full holiday programme based at in Stamford, Oakham
Her Majesty’s – home of Phantom of the Opera.
and Peterborough as well. Teachers, pupils, dinner ladies and caretakers were honoured at the awards. The annual ceremony, now in
www.wildcatstheatreschool.co.uk
Peterborough Lions Paul Browne has completed a very
Handover to the new President, Lion
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Morrison,Walton Fri (evening)
successful year as President of
Gabriella (Gaby) Sharman was in
18, Sat 19 and Sun
Peterborough Lions Club.
Elton Parish Hall in the company
20 November
of guests from Helen Keller Lions
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Sainsbury, Newark Fri (evening)
Notably he has coordinated the
and Chelmsford Lions, along with
9, Sat 10 and Sun 11 December
replacement of the Lions’ Community
members and friends of Peterborough
Minibus, a smart silver 15 seater.
Lions Club.
Enquiries about Lions’ membership 0845 833 9534 (local rate call),
Paul also worked tirelessly in arranging the most successful District
The Lions’ Quiz will be published
or find out about us at
Convention. In the final three weeks
on 1st September 2011, and sold at
www.peterboroughlions.org.uk
of his Presidency Lion Paul Browne
these venues:
was proud to induct Lions’ newest
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Tesco Werrington Sat 3 and
member, the Mayor of Peterborough
Sun 4 September
Councillor Paula Thacker. Lion Paula
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Sainsbury, Bretton Fri (evening)
was accompanied by her Consort,
30 September, Sat (evening)
Councillor Ray Dobbs.
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COMMUNITY
Getting Out and About at Nene Park Nene Park Trust is working on plans to improve access to Ferry Meadows, Orton Mere and Thorpe Meadows for visitors with disabilities. The Trust is aiming to make Nene Park a top countryside site that is even more accessible and welcoming to everyone. Local disabled people have been involved in the project right from the start. The local Disability Forum Manager for DIAL Peterborough worked with the Nene Park Trust’s Visitor Services Manager to appoint specialists to carry out an Access Audit for the Park and to make recommendations for improvement.
RIDE FOR RYDER CHALLENGE
Jan Loveless and Sarah Douglas of Access Matters UK have been appointed and have started work already. As a key part of the process Jan and the Trust want to hear directly from individuals or groups who use the park as well as those who don’t, to hear about their experiences and opinions on the accessibility of Ferry Meadows, Orton Mere and Thorpe Meadows.
The registration fee for Ride for Ryder is £25. Each cyclist is asked and encouraged to raise £50 that will go directly to Sue Ryder –Thorpe Hall Hospice.
There are a number of ways to get involved in this project; by calling Jan on 01227 764411, texting her on 07775 515994, Emailing via jan@access-mattersuk.co.uk or by filling out our short questionnaire which can be collected at Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre or downloaded from www.neneparktrust.org.uk
Do you want to take your biking to the next level and make a huge difference in someone else’s life? Ride for Ryder is more than just a bike ride; it is the most rewarding ride of your life. Ride for Ryder starts at Sue Ryder -Thorpe Hall Hospice, in Peterborough, on Sunday 18 September. There will be two distances offered, 65 miles or 92 miles, completing either distance is an admirable accomplishment
Events like Ride for Ryder help to reach this fundraising goal. The money raised helps provide medical care and emotional support for the patients as well as their families. At Thorpe Hall up to 20 patients with active, progressive and advanced illnesses and their families are cared for. The focus of care is on quality of life. Sign up now for this year’s Ride for Ryder by visiting www.suerydercare. org/rideforryder.
For more information about Sue Ryder or Ride for Ryder call Helena Waters at Thorpe Hall on 01733 330060 or email Helena.waters@suerydercare.org Telephone: 01780 783613 | August 2011
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Open Days
October 2011
Saturday 1st October Stamford School Boys 11-18 St Paul’s Street, Stamford PE9 2BQ 10am-3pm Saturday 1st October Stamford High School Girls 11-18 St Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LL 10am-3pm Saturday 8th October Stamford Junior School and Earlybird Nursery Girls and Boys 2-11 Kettering Road, Stamford PE9 2LR 10am-3pm Tuesday 11th October Sixth Form Girls and Boys 16-18 Stamford High School St Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LL 6pm-9pm TO VISIT PLEASE CALL 01780 750310 OR VISIT WWW.SES.LINCS.SCH.UK
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COMMUNITY
USEFUL NUMBERS ®
safelocaltrades.com
UTILITIES ELECTRICITY - Emergency number: 0800 7838838
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Recommended & Appro ed
GAS - Transco Emergency Service: 0800 111 999
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ANGLIAN WATER - Water and sewerage service queries and emergencies:
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08457 145 145 (24 hours) Reporting a leak: 0800 771 881 (24 hours)
Not sure who to trust?
CONSUMER DIRECT - Clear, practical consumer advice
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Need a recommendation?
08454 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
COUNCIL
...see our recommended list, with local feedback
Peterborough Direct Call Centre: 01733 747474 www.peterborough.gov.uk
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Peterborough Museum: 01733 864663 www.peterborough.gov.uk/museum
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WINNER
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Library Service: 01733 864280 Automated renewals line: 08458 505 606
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libraryenquiries@vivacity-peterborough.com www.peterborough.gov.uk/libraries
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SPORTS CENTRES Werrington Sports Centre: 01733 576606 werringtonsports@peterborough.gov.uk Bushfield Sports Centre: 01733 234018 bushfieldsports@peterborough.gov.uk
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POLICE For all non emergency enquiries: 0345 456 4564
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Emergencies: 999
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Police information: www.cambs.police.uk Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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HELPLINES Childline: 0800 11 11 www.childline.org.uk
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Our aim is to protect YOU from cowboy and rogue traders.
Parentline Plus: 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.uk
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Samaritans: 08457 909090 32-34 St John’s Street, Peterborough PE1 5DD n Phone lines available 24/7, open to visitors 12pm-9pm n
in association with …
Citizens Advice Bureau: 0844 499 4120 / 01733 558383
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16 – 17 St Mark’s Street, Peterborough PE1 2TU www.peterboroughcab.org.uk n Peterborough Rape Crisis: 01733 317899 Helplines: Weds 7pm – 9pm & Sat 10am – 12pm peterboroughrapecrisis@gmail.com Gingerbread: 0808 802 0925 For lone parents and their children
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HEALTH
Peterborough
NHS Direct: 0845 4647
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Peterborough City Hospital: 01733 678000 www.peterboroughhospitals.co.uk
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Dental Access Centre: 01733 295854 5 Midgate, Peterborough
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Just go to …
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Mon – Fri 7.45am – 7.00pm, closed 12.30pm – 1.30pm each day
or phone 0800 014 1832
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COMMUNITY Saturday 20 August 2011
Vivacity Sports Access All Areas Summer Pass
The Village Centre,
If you’re aged between 8-15 and struggling to
Church Street,
keep entertained for the summer look no further
Werrington,
than the new Access All Areas Summer pass from
Peterborough
Vivacity Sports. A swim everyday? Maybe a game
3.30pm - 5.30pm
of badminton or basketball? What ever takes
The 62nd Werrington Show
your fancy you can do it all with the Sports
ORGANISERS of the traditional
Summer Pass.
Werrington Show are using new technology to boost
The Sports summer pass costs only £39 and is valid
publicity for the popular event.
until 6 September, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm, and
With its website already proving
gives you unlimited access to a variety of different
popular with entrants in recent
activities across all five Vivacity sports facilities in
years, Werrington Show now has its own Facebook page to update PE4 residents with plans for this year’s event on Saturday August 20.
the city. These activities include swimming, basketball, roller
Interest in home-grown skills such as allotment tending, baking and handicrafts is booming and organisers are hoping for a flood of entries from competitors old and new for the event, held at The Village Centre in Church Street, Werrington. The Scarecrow competition, will also continue with individuals, groups and youngsters invited to create their own Wurzels to bring along for display on the day.
skating, badminton, tennis, squash and many more. Activities (which are unsupervised) are based at the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre, the Lido, Bushfield Leisure Centre, Werrington Leisure Centre & Jack Hunt Pool. The Sports summer pass can be purchased from all Vivacity sports facilities (with the exception
Originally started in 1939 by the Werrington Women’s Institute, following the war a Show Society was formed to develop the show into an annual event.
of the Lido). For more information please go into your local centre or the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre on 01733 864760.
For full details of how and where to enter both the show categories and the Scarecrow competition see the Show website at www.werringtonshow.co.uk or visit Werrington Show on Facebook.
Telephone: 01780 783613 | August 2011
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USEFUL WEBSITES CONSUMER ADVICE
NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT
PROPERTY
www.which.co.uk
www.thestage.co.uk
FAMILY
www.bbc.co.uk www.houseprices.co.uk www.rightmove.co.uk
www.mumsnet.com www.genesreunited.co.uk
SEARCHING
HOME
SHARING
MONEY
TRAVEL
MOTORING
Useful national information
www.instruction-manuals.co.uk www.moneysavingexpert.com www.moneymagpie.com www.londonstockexchange.com www.moneymadeclear.org.uk www.whatcar.com www.dvla.gov.uk
www.google.co.uk www.flickr.com www.abta.com www.tfl.gov.uk www.tripadvisor.co.uk www.travelsupermarket.com
www.royal-mail.com www.nationalrail.co.uk www.multimap.com
Auction of Promises
LOCAL WEBSITES
Fundraising for a once-in-a-lifetime Outlook Expedition to Peru in the summer of 2012 by Kings School pupils, is underway with an Auction of Promises.
NENE PARK TRUST, INCLUDING FERRY MEADOWS
During the month long expedition the pupils will work on a community afforestation project in the Amazon jungle, trek across the Andes towards Machu Picchu, and join the local community on Lake Titicaca’s islands. As well as this physical challenge, and the logistical challenge of organising the itinerary, accommodation, food and travel, each pupil has the challenge of raising the funds needed. The twelve members of the group, students (currently) aged from 14-17, are trying to raise over £3,400 each.
PETERBOROUGH REGIONAL COLLEGE
www.neneparktrust.org.uk
PETERBOROUGH UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB www.theposh.com
www.peterborough.ac.uk
PETERBOROUGH COLLEGE OF ADULT EDUCATION www.pals.ac.uk
CHURCHES IN PETERBOROUGH
www.churches-in-peterborough.org.uk
PETERBOROUGH ON THE NATURAL NETWORKS PARTNERSHIP www.naturalnet.org.uk
BURGHLEY HOUSE
www.burghley.co.uk
EAST OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY www.eastofengland.org.uk
EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND www.showground.org.uk
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FLAG FEN
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The Great Northern Hotel Restaurant and Banqueting
Where Hospitality Really Matters New at the Great Northern Hotel, traditional Sunday Lunch served in elegant surroundings with our pianist Dave Johnson. We also cater for all those special occasions, Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays or any reason for celebration. We look forward to welcoming you at the Great Northern Hotel. Umesh Sewnundun MIH General Manager
Please call reception to reserve a table Tel: 01733 552 595 Email: sales@thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk
or visit www.thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk
This summer enjoy some space to relax, unwind and fully rejuvenate at
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Zula Beauty Sanctuary | the holiday Inn | Thorpe Wood | Peterborough | PE3 6SG Tel: 01733 289905 | Email: info@zulabeauty.co.uk | Web: www.zulabeauty.co.uk
Gina Whomes 15% off
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Gina Whomes A1 Cosmetics & Body Clinic The Park Inn Wentworth Street Peterborough PE1 1BA
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HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY
BEAUTY ESSENTIALS Hi Beauties, Well there’s lots going on this month in beauty land, I have lots
product of the month
of juicy reviews lined up so make sure you don’t miss out on my
Gillette Venus Breeze Razor with built in shave gel bars.
column each month, if you can’t get into town to pick your copy up,
I came across this fab product
I upload them every month to my
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my shaving foam, so a 2 in 1 product is definitely up my street. With this new invention from Gillette you don’t ever need to buy shaving foam again. Just run the razor under water and your ready to go. It smells gorgeous and leaves your skin feeling extra smooth. Get yourself down to Boots now; where its half price on selected Gillette Venus razors now. RRP £9.99
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Do you get skin envy like me, when you see Kim Kardashian
Groupon has now come to Peterborough, for those of you
and her peachy glowing skin? Well now you can achieve the
that haven’t heard of it, it’s basically a discount company that
same look with Maybelline’s Dream Touch Blush, it comes
specialises in promoting discounts from various businesses in
in 4 fruity shades, to get Kim’s look try it in peach! Just
your area. Discounts on offer recently range from massages,
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Claire Jaggard has opened her very own beauty salon
Klein, as well as beauty tools and a whole wall of
named ‘Bootyfull Betty’ in her beautiful house in
perfumes, there’s bound to be something for everyone.
Longthorpe. The salon room was specially designed
Don’t forget you can save up to 60% off the usual high
when they built their house over a year ago, it has a
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beautiful décor and nail bar overlooking the garden which really is a relaxing setting. Bootyfull Betty specialises in LCN gel nails, semi-permanent nail varnish and the new Blink + Go lashes, the new lashes that last 2 weeks and only take 20 minutes for a full set. So get the look now and join numerous celebs including Amy Child’s from The Only Way Is Essex and get those lashes fluttering. It’s £35 for a full set of lashes, so not only is it quicker but it’s cheaper than other eyelash extensions,
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The perfect girls night in – pamper yourself without breaking the bank In these tough economic times, sometimes it seems that we have to do things by halves, but you really don’t need to spend a fortune to have a good time. By using the most simple ingredients, you can create your own pamper evening at home; the spa comes to you.
For a milk and water foot soak:
• Take 7 cups of water and 2 cups of milk, mix them and warm in the microwave - the mixture should be as hot as you can take • Put the milk into a bowl & soak your feet for 10 mins For an exfoliating tomato face mask: • Take 1 overripe tomato, • Rinse with cold water and pat dry 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of instant oatmeal Milk has cleansing properties and contains protein, which helps to repair damaged skin, so is great for dry skin. and mix together in a blender • Apply liberally to the face and leave for around 20 mins • Wash off with warm water Tomatoes are amazing for the skin; they protect the mitochondria in our skin which helps to improve skin health and prevent signs of ageing. The lemon juice has benefits too as it contains alpha hydroxy acids, which remove dead skin and cleanse pores.
With these quick and easy recipes, you and your friends can have a truly unforgettable hen night in the comfort of your own home and without spending an absolute fortune! Now just to sit back with a glass of wine and relax...
ANDY HARDING PERSONAL TRAINING
For a hair moisturising treatment: • Take half a cup of plain yoghurt, 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of honey and mix together. • Apply to washed, towel dried hair, then rub it in and hair with a shower cap • Leave for approx 20 mins, rinse, then shampoo again The egg yolk is very high in protein, which is great for growth and repair of damaged hair. Yoghurt is packed with protein also, and contains enzymes which help to remove dandruff and soothe an itchy scalp. The honey, on the other hand, contains beneficial vitamins and zinc which do wonders for your hair.
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Components of Fitness Part 2 - Flexibility Last month we talked about the first component of physical fitness “Cardio-vascular” this month we will discuss “Flexibility”. Flexibility is the ability of our muscles and joints to move through they’re full range of movement, also referred to a suppleness or mobility. Why do we need it? • Improved posture and joint alignment giving the body a more slimline poise • Enhanced performance of sporting and day to day activities • Reduced tension in the muscles • Reduced risk of injury when performing movements that require you to move quickly into extended positions, i.e. bending, reaching up and twisting
for a minimum of 5 minutes prior to completing any stretch and preventing a muscular tear.
So what stretches do we have? Static – These stretches are generally advocated as safer.
Stretching should be held for a minimum of 8-15 seconds
These require comfortable supportive positions ‘not moving’
prior to exercise and 20 -30 seconds after your exercise
and held for an appropriate duration. They enable the tension initially felt in the muscle to dissipate and then relax. Ballistic – These stretches are bouncing movement stretches, which are primarily used for sports related activity and should not be used if you do not know how to execute the stretch Dynamic – These stretches are becoming more common as they are primarily a functional movement stretch i.e. walking, stair climbing twisting and turning. We will adopt the ‘static’ stretch, as there are various theories on when to stretch and how to stretch. Most importantly you need to be warm, which does not mean
You need to raise your body temperature prior to stretching
session (walking, running or sports related) has finished. These stretches are termed developmental and are generally held for longer and can be the same stretches used prior to your activity. So now you have a Cardio session from last months issue and a Flexibility session to combine. Next month muscular strength and endurance! Mark Gordon Mark@fitness2health.co.uk www.fitness2health.co.uk
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Book recommendations with Naomi from the City Scene
FOR HER
About Last Night by Adele Parks Headline Review RRP £14.99
Best friends Stephanie and Philippa
is begging her best friend to lie to
never
anything
as
catastrophic
have been practically inseparable.
the police as she’s desperately trying
as this. Both women have always
There’s nothing they would not do for
to conceal two shocking secrets to
believed that friendship is built on
one another. Until a few simple words
protect her family. Pip, self-consigned
mutual selflessness, compromise
change everything. ‘I need you to say
to the role of scatty, frivolous hot-head
and trust. Are those beliefs now to be
that I was with you.’ Steph, eternally
is overwhelmed; she’s normally the
tested beyond endurance?
solid, considerate and dependable,
one asking for help in a crisis although
FOR HIM
RUN! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss by Dean Karnazes Allen & Uwin RRP £10.99
Dean Karnazes might just be the fittest
Times bestseller. In the follow-up to
in gripping detail. Who wouldn’t be
man in the world, wrote Men’s Fitness
his bestselling Ultramarathon Man,
curious about a man who has pushed
in 2006. An internationally recognised
world-renowned
ultramarathoner
his body and mind to inconceivable
endurance athlete, Dean’s first book,
Dean
chronicles
limits, once running 350 continuous
Ultramarathon Man, was a New York
remarkable exploits and explorations
Karnazes
his
NGK Infopedia 2012 by National Geographic RRP £7.99
miles?
FOR T HE
KIDS
In the lively style of “NG Kids
their world and everything in
reference material, homework help
magazine”, this colourful page-
it. Packed with fun-to-browse
developed by educators, and the
turner excites young people about
features, it is also filled with useful
kind of quirky facts that kids adore.
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TEEN SCENE
Teen Scene By Megan Templeman
TV
D E S AS
With results days just around the corner, naturally you’ll be feeling anxious if you sat exams earlier this summer. Yes, exam results are important, but even if you don’t do as well as you had hoped, it’s really not the end of the world.
P
X Factor The new, revamped series of the X Factor starts soon, but will the new judges live up to our high expectations? Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh are the judges this year, so the show will certainly be different from what we are used to. Without Simon, Cheryl or Dannii, the show won’t be the same, but maybe the change will keep it fresh and exciting so that it’s not just the same as every other year. In the upcoming series, we’ll witness the first ever marriage proposal on the show, as well as the usual humorous auditions and breathtaking performances. Hopefully this series will cause as much controversy as usual, and that the change in judges will bring more viewers rather than do the opposite.
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Results
It may mean even more hard work, but there are always resits, and there is always a way to achieve what you want in life – one set of bad exam results may set you back slightly, but if you deal with them in the right way and learn from the experience, you can use them to your advantage, try again, and really achieve what you want in life. Of course, perfect exam results first time around are the ideal, so I wish you all the best of luck! Exam Results Helpline 0808 100 8000 www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/advice/factfile_az/exams_stress UCAS Application 0871 468 0468 http://www.ucas.ac.uk/about_us/contact_us
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Smurf Movie Remember the Smurfs? Well they’re back, but this time on the big screen. The Smurf movie comes out on 10 August in both 2D and 3D, and stars many famous faces including Sofia Vergara, Neil Patrick Harris and Hank Azaria. Katy Perry, George Lopez and Kenan Thompson star as the voices of the Smurfs, and Joan Rivers and Olivia Palermo also have small parts.
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HOME & GARDEN
W
Minimal elegance
indows are the
gateway to our homes so when we come to dress them we should give the process some serious thought and consideration. After
all, window treatments can’t just look good; they have to be functional to.
Make a statement
Create the perfect
window dressing Privacy Ground floor rooms normally require more privacy than first floor rooms, especially if you have houses opposite or live on a main road. Do you want something that offers complete privacy at all times or would you be happy to have clear windows during the day providing you can have privacy at night? Give special attention to any bedrooms and think about what kind of privacy they would need; you wouldn’t want any window dressings that allowed silhouettes to be seen!
Sunlight Understands how sunlight works in each individual room of your home. North facing rooms may require thermal window dressings to help keep the room warmer during the winter months, but don’t go too heavy as this will block out natural daylight as may leave the room feeling unwelcoming and dark. Direct sunlight can fade rich colours over time, so consider how much sunlight you want to allow in. Think about your décor and the cost of your possessions. Want to allow sunlight and protect your things? Then consider light filtering materials such as muslin.
Style When choosing your style of window treatment, think about the style of your room. Is it traditional, contemporary, eclectic or country? Do you want to introduce a style that can be repeated throughout the home?
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Shutters
Colours & Textures Getting the right colour, pattern and
Bedroom
texture is paramount to your dressing success. Think about the focus in
3. Extra-long curtains look great
your rooms. If you have introduced a
in bedrooms as they fall elegantly
really strong feature wall, then use a
onto the floor, however covering the
colour that blends in with the rest of
radiator when closing the curtains
the room – whether this is a light or
is not ideal, especially in the winter
dark colour. This doesn’t mean that
Be Creative
months. Also not a great idea if you
you can’t use a mixture of styles or
Create your own individual look by
have to walk past the curtains as you
a mixture of different materials and
thinking outside the box.
could trip over the excess material.
textures to create a functional yet
Combine them with blackout roman
stunning window treatment.
blinds/ roller blinds or vertical blinds
If you have plenty of patterns then
for an effective, stunning look.
keep the window dressing plain and
1. Use
MDF to create custom
valances, which can be painted to match walls or papered to match a feature wall.
simple. The idea here is to enhance
4. If you have an extra wide window,
the look of the room, not add to
consideration needs to be given to
it. Likewise if your room is very
blinds can be teamed
the weight of the window dressings.
simple with clean lines consider
with fine pieces of muslin to help
Having one huge venetian blind
soft, voluptuous muslin teamed with
soften edges. Use decorative, luxurious
for example could cause problems
wooden blinds. If you have the room,
tie-backs to keep the muslin in place.
especially if the blind is raised and
why not consider wooden shutters for
The venetian blind is then raised to the
lowered on a daily basis. Why not
a simple yet effective look?
bottom of the drape to allow daylight in,
consider getting several venetian
and then dropped back in place for night
blinds? This works really well and
time privacy.
looks effective as you can have the
2. Venetian
blinds raised at different heights.
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Garden Scene By Joseph Whitehead www.gardenwiseadvice.com It’s been a challenging year in the garden, our weather has once again broken records, but we gardeners are a resilient bunch. As with all life we are bound by the elements and all its extremes, but with a little more caution, thoughtful planting and good gardening practices we shall prevail. Our lawns may look a little parched but the borders have overflowed with colourful blooms, winter casualties like Ceaonothus and Cordyline feared destined for the bonfire have fought back and shown that minus 15° is just not cold enough!
Osteo
spern
um
Jobs to do in August • Take cuttings of tender or borderline perennials like Osteospernum, Pelargonium Salvia’s and Penstemon. Also a good time for taking cuttings of woody herbs like Bay and Rosemary. • Keep dead heading! • Always feels odd to be thinking about spring bulbs but get ordering ready for autumn planting. • Time for a last cut of your hedges, any later especially conifers can suffer die back • Collect and store seeds of hardy annuals and perennials to sow in the spring.
In the kitchen garden • As crops are harvested and land cleared, sow green manures like clover, alphalpha or rye grass which will protect the soil and all life living in it from harsh winter
Plant of the month
Dierama pulcherrimum
weather, add nitrogen and can then be dug in to improve soil structure. • Summer prune apple and pear espaliers or cordons. Prune back this year’s growth
Graceful arching flower stems, and
to 2/3 buds.
dangling ‘fish shaped’ blooms, makes
• Maintain even watering of tomatos and
it easy to see why its common name
regular feeding to avoid problems like blossom end rot.
is ‘Angel’s fishing rods’, looks great
• Harvest 2nd early potatoes to avoid any slug damage.
next to water. Best in full sun, on a fertile but free draining soil.
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WHAT’S ON... CLASSICAL CONCERTS THIS SUMMER Classical music concerts will bring a touch of culture to Peterborough city centre during Wednesday lunchtimes throughout the summer. The free concerts in Cathedral Square being organised by Peterborough City Council will be held on Wednesdays from 12.30pm to 1.20pm to the end of August.
10 AUGUST Classical string ensembles, Meridian Strong Trio. 17 AUGUST L’ombre Triple, clarinet trio. LIVE JAZZ RETURNS TO CATHEDRAL SQUARE Shoppers and visitors to the city centre will be entertained by live jazz as free music events return to Cathedral Square this summer. Following the success of last year’s events, live jazz musicians will provide entertainment on Sundays and Thursdays over the coming months. Each band will perform a two-hour set from 2pm to 4pm with a short break.
8 – 12 AUGUST Sketch and stitch Art Week for Sue Ryder www.sueryder.org/events 01733 330060
13 & 14 AUGUST Peterborough City Rowing Club Summer Regatta Thorpe Meadows For more information contact Peterborough City Rowing Club: www. peterboroughcityrowing.co.uk
SUMMER GOLF FUN Thorney Golf Club have free coaching available this summer, in conjunction with the English Golf Union. You must BOOK for a place in the pro shop as spaces are limited. To book your session/s contact Nick Burbridge in the pro shop on 01733 270570
• 7 & 21 AUGUST - Caxton Swing
Family - 7 AUG, 9-10 AND 10-11AM
• 11 AUGUST - Riverboat Days Duo
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• 14 AUGUST - Wississippi Jazzmen • 18 & 25 AUGUST - Freddie’s Jazzmen • 28 AUGUST - Savoy Jazz
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WHAT’S ON HARRIET’S ART GALLERY GOES LIVE A selection of Harriet’s Artists and others will be giving demonstrations of how they create their quality work over the summer months. They will set up their pop up work spaces in the gallery in Harriet’s tearoom which is housed in a gorgeous almshouse listed building right in the heart of the Peterborough’s city centre in Cathedral Square.
5, 6, 12 & 13 AUGUST - 11AM-3PM Harriet’s Gallery Live Art Sally Knibbs, bear artist 19 AUGUST & 26 AUGUST - 11AM-3PM Caroline Kisby Textile/Mixed media artist 20 AUGUST - 11AM-3PM Prue Pye, painter 27 AUGUST - 11AM-3PM Tony Nero, painter 10 SEPTEMBER (2PM TO 6PM) AND 11 SEPTEMBER (10AM TO 5PM) Flower Festival and Fete at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Marholm
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Arranged by members of the church and Peterborough and District Flower Clubs. Proceeds towards paying for essential restoration of the church. Other attractions include farmhouse teas, tombola, and a range of stalls including cakes, bric-abrac, grand draw etc.
24 & 25 SEPTEMBER 2011 Cambridgeshire’s Mind Body & Soul Weekend Holistic healthcare, complementary medicine, alternative spirituality Grand Opening by Toyah Willcox Free Talks and Workshops all weekend £5 entrance/£3 concession. East of England Showground, Peterborough. PE2 6XE
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Wednesday 24th August Sunday 7th August Annual BMC Car Rally Ferry Meadows Country Park Times: 10am-5pm Cost: free Booking: not required
Wednesday 10th August Wild Wednesdays Minibeast mobiles Ferry Meadows Country Park Meet at: Discovery Den Times: 10am-2pm Cost: free Booking: not required
Friday 12th August Environmental Sculpture Ferry Meadows Country Park Join a Nene Park Trust Ranger and using natural materials from Nene
Park we will be having fun and creating our own environmental sculpture. Times: 1pm-3pm Meet at: Ferry Meadows visitor centre Cost: free Booking: No need to book but numbers will be limited by availability of natural material so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Saturday 20th August Picnic on the Meadows Ferry Meadows Country Park A day of fun and entertainment for all the family at Ferry Meadows Times: 11am onwards Meet at: Ferry Meadows Booking: not required
Wild Wednesdays – Butterfly Streamers Ferry Meadows Country Park Meet at: Discovery Den Times: 10am-2pm Cost: free Booking: not required
Wednesday 31st August Wild Wednesdays – Puppets Ferry Meadows Country Park Drop in events for children every Wednesday in August Times: 10am - 2pm Meet at: Ferry Meadows Cost: free Booking: not required Further information on Nene Park Trust and their current events programme is available at www.neneparktrust.org.uk or call 01733 234193
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Family & craft Schools out for Summer If you’re stuck for ideas on how to entertain the children this summer then why not take them to Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre for some holiday fun on your doorstep? Located in easy-to-reach Wansford, Sacrewell Farm is a magical place for the whole family to enjoy.
Horrid Henry The
summer
holidays
aren’t
complete without a trip to the cinema and one hit has to be Horrid Henry; The Movie. Henry and
is has
a
loveable
morphed
rogue
from
a
paperback into a big screen star. When Henry fails yet again to hand in his homework for the umpteenth time, he has no idea that this will set off a chain of events which will see him forming an unlikely alliance with Moody Margaret, the infuriating girl next door, and his irritating little brother Perfect Peter, outwitting corrupt School Inspectors and toppling an evil Headmaster, winning a talent contest and facing his ultimate nemesis with no way out - all because he is trying to save the very school which he has always professed to hate!
Meet the cute Saddleback piglets or the ever-popular Lamb National! Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre is open seven days a week, for further details please visit www.sacrewell.org.uk or call 01780 782254.
Family Fun! - Walk on Water Expands on to the Land After the fantastic reception given to HydroSphere over the last two years, the team behind the business are bringing Land Zorbs to Ferry Meadows for the first time this summer. Those familiar with the idea of Zorbing may be surprised as traditionally people roll down big hills in the large soft plastic ball or Zorb and Peterborough is not famous for its hills! The difference at Ferry Meadows will be that an arena area will be set up on a large grass area and a couple of balls at a time will be able to roll around chasing each other so will be a great activity for the family or a group of friends. HydroSphere and Land Zorbs will be operating daily during school holidays until 5th September. www.zorb-leisure.com www.neneparktrust.org.uk
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FLY STRIKE IN RABBITS Is a distressing condition where flies lay their eggs around a rabbit’s bottom and in the hutch. The eggs then hatch into maggots which feed on the faeces and eventually burrow into the rabbit, feeding on it’s flesh! Sounds horrible? It is!
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Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 16v MultiAir 135 Sporting By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Writer twitter.com/carwriteups
What is the Fiat Punto Evo? Well,
And, okay, because the Fiat has racy on-road behaviour,
it’s a small, environmentally-
it does sacrifice comfort for a hard ride – especially on B
friendly
to
roads, but its direct steering, road holding and assertive
park, affordable to run, but is
looks make up for it. Also, quick little cars need powerful
stylish, safe and fun to drive
brakes and I’m pleased to say that the feisty Fiat doesn’t
too. It’s also pretty quick.
disappoint. It has ABS anti-lock braking with Electronic
car
that’s
easy
Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and an Electronic Stability inside and out, cloaking a strong structure that makes it
Programme (ESP) with Hill Holder to assist with starting off
protective, good to drive and welcoming for passengers.
on a slope. It’s all very reassuring.
And under the hood, the Evo 1.4 16v MultiAir 135 Sporting,
Inside, the three-door 135bhp Sporting model is still big
on test here, conforms to Euro 5 emissions requirements
enough for a family of four, although you’ll struggle to fit
and is fitted with Start&Stop technology as standard. This
anything more than the weekly shopping in the boot. It’s
gives improved fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions,
a deep, relatively practical, rectangular load area, but it
which means lower car tax.
really isn’t going to swallow lots of luggage, or even a large
But what’s the Evo Sporting model like to drive? Basically,
pushchair.
it’s speedy. It’s also agile and enjoyable. That’s the bottom
The cabin appears to be well screwed together and the
line. With almost 100bhp per litre at your command, the car
seats are sporty and hold you in just the right places. The
accelerates from 0-62mph in 8.5 seconds, yet also offers
materials used on these and the door panels make the Punto
a remarkable 50.4mpg and a CO2 figure of just 129g/km.
Evo look and feel sophisticated. A classy piano black panel
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surrounds the sound system’s LCD display and includes
The Blue&Me system also works in conjunction with Fiat’s
buttons for functions such as the central locking set into it.
eco:Drive software. Downloading this from the Fiat website
The instruments feature large dials for the speedometer and
enables you to use the in-car USB port to transfer information
rev counter, and these sit within a cowl that shades them
about your driving to a PC. You can then request an assessment
from bright light. The instrument panel also features a gear
of your skills at the wheel, compare yourself with others and
shift indicator which advises you when to change to a higher
progress through a series of tutorials to make your driving style
or lower gear, depending on conditions, and a ‘real time’
more environmentally sound. Impressive, or what?
indication of consumption. So, if you’re after a speedy, green, hatchback with lashings The Fiat features a generous amount of standard equipment
of dynamism and gadgetry, then have a look at the Fiat Punto
including front driver, passenger and driver’s knee airbag,
Evo 1.4 16v MultiAir 135 Sporting. The diminutive Italian
five standard-size seats, two rear head restraints, front
motor is a real blast to drive and yet it’s affordable to buy
electric windows, height and reach adjustable steering wheel,
and run too.
electric mirrors, and Blue&Me infotainment - which works
Tim Barnes-Clay is a member of the Midland Group of
with TomTom technology.
Motoring Writers. Follow Tim on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/carwriteups
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FAST FACTS • • • •
Max speed: 127 mph 0-62 mph: 8.5 secs Combined mpg: 50.4 Engine: 1368cc, 4 cylinder, 16v turbo petrol
• • • •
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Max. power (bhp): 135 at 5000 rpm Max. torque (Nm): 206 at 1750 rpm CO2: 129 g/km Price from: £14,500 on the road
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above all.... taste! Not a scrap left on anyone’s plates, even the renowned pain in the cheeks father-in- law had a plate suitable to go back in the cupboard, and he is more of a critique than Gordon himself!!
The Falcon Inn at Fotheringhay The Falcon Inn at Fotheringhay is renowned for being a fabulous place to go for great food, service and atmosphere, so when invited to come and try the new Sunday afternoon BBQ, “Yes please” was the answer. It took us just over 15 minutes to get there from Stamford. Fotheringhay is between Sibson, Nassington and Elton, set in lovely country side, with the historic church overlooking the Inn’s well kept country cottage gardens. Typical English weather meant we had to sit in the conservatory instead of the dedicated BBQ area, but when we went in, this small disappointment disappeared as the Inn is also beautiful inside. We were met at the bar by Sally, the landlady who couldn’t have made us feel more welcome if we were lifelong friends. We sat in the bar with drinks and some homemade crisps (didn’t
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last very long as they were really tasty) and had a read of the menu. The BBQ selection was amazing, and you could have as little or as much as your appetite required. Homemade Burgers for the father-in-law £8.95, chicken for the mother-in-law £8.95, steak for the BF £13.50 and the fish special for me (salmon, sardines and tiger prawns) £14.95. Each meal comes with salad, new potatoes, corn-on-the cob, homemade salsa and coleslaw. The chef was cooking in the rain, under a gazebo, at the BBQ so you had a little show while you waited. When it arrived, true to the Falcons reputation, everything was lovely. Great services, presentation and
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Then came the offer of pudding, fresh strawberries and cream, lemon tart, pannacotta and chocolate nemesis. Sally started to explain to me what this was but I said, you had me at chocolate.... and what a chocolate fix it was. Even I, with the sweetest tooth in the world, was totally satisfied with this chocolate delight. Worth the trip out just to try this!! What a great find, a place to go for great food on a Sunday evening. BBQ is available every Sunday 5.30pm – 8pm and will be available until the weather changes, normally until mid September. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Place 5/5 Value for money 5/5 www.thefalcon-inn.co.uk
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Ryan’s Football Preview Email me your thoughts to: ryan@semplesoccer.co.uk and visit: www.semple-soccer.co.uk where I will post all my responses
This seasons Premier League kicks off on August 13th and I’ve decided to take a look at some key fixtures during the month. Manchester United
to make a good start to life under the
August. A good start will no doubt
West Brom (A) 14th, Tottenham (H)
Portuguese boss. I think they will be
strengthen beliefs this is their year but
22nd, Arsenal (H) 28th
too much for West Brom at home and
any slip ups and the pressure cooker
The current champions have a tough
then they welcome new boys Norwich
may will be turned up that little bit
opening trio of games to begin with
on the 27th. Neutrals may well hope the
more.
and will have to certainly fire out the
canaries cause a shock here but I doubt
starting blocks to begin the season
it very much. This all adds up to a good
well. Roy Hodgson’s baggies ended
month for the blues in my opinion.
strongly last year and will be desperate
POSH Preview Newly promoted Posh start life in the Championship
to cause an upset while North London’s
Manchester City
Spurs and Arsenal will no doubt want
Swansea (H) 15th, Bolton (A) 21st,
to send out a strong message to all the
Tottenham (A) 28th
other teams wanting to do well this
Huge optimism surrounds the newly
year. 7 points from 9 would be a great
named Etihad Stadium this season
return for Sir Alex Fergusons troops.
as Roberto Mancini and his men look
Millwall on the 17th.
to fare even better in the league this
The Sky cameras are
Chelsea
season. With the clubs first trophy in
at London Rd on the
Stoke (A) 14th, West Brom (H) 20th,
over 35 years safely tucked away, could
Norwich (H) 27th
this be the year City finally land the
With new manager Andre Villas-Boas
greatest prize in English football. They,
installed in the Stamford Bridge hot
like neighbours Man United will need to
Craig Mackail-Smith’s
seat, the boys from the kings road may
hit some form from the off though with
Brighton, (A).
well be a slightly new look side to the
some tough early matches awaiting.
hope we see some great
one that ended runners up last year.
New boys Swansea will provide a good
Although Stoke, (particularly at home)
test to begin with I’m sure and then a
will be a tough proposition, I believe
sticky tie at Bolton followed by a great
they will more than fancy themselves
early season fixture with Spurs to end
by hosting Crystal Palace. They then take on everybody’s second favourite team last season Blackpool, (A) on Sun 14th before
20th for Ipswich’s visit before finally playing Gus Poyet and last year’s hero Let’s
football and hopefully some wins to start the season in the best possible way.
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