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Contents COMMUNITY

35 Family travel

History; The Three River Nene bridges 4 & 5 Vivacity needs Olympic memorabilia

Peterborough Lions

Peterborough Museum reopens

Greeniversity courses for FREE!

Peterborough Arena

Opportunity Peterborough

Ormiston Bushfield Academy update

Useful numbers

REVIEWS

12 Oundle Mill

Books; Recommendations for travel

Teen Scene

Fashion; Travel essentials

Oundle Mill restaurant & hotel

12 & 13

Motoring; Chrysler Delta

40 & 41

Travelling with the family

18 & 19

Get ready for summer at Zula Beauty Sanctuary

14 & 15

Fitness; Holiday Fitness

Heidi Semple - Head Honcho heidi@scenepublishing.co.uk Naomi Hand – Numbers & Words naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk Charlotte Charlesworth – Buying & Selling charlotte@scenepublishing.co.uk Sarah Wright – Pretty Pictures sarah@designitwright.co.uk Contributors Megan Templeman, Ryan Semple, Beautie Barbie, Tim Barnes-Clay

EVENTS

HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY

The Scene Team

Beauty

FEATURES

Family Scene;

Beautie Barbie

What’s on

32 & 33

SPORT Semple’s Soccer review

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COMMUNITY

The Three River Nene Bridges (1308, 1872, 1934) Bridge Street

The first bridge was constructed of

Gradually over time the wooden

The matter became so urgent that the

wood and stone and erected in 1308

bridge became so unsafe that in the

Marquess of Exeter, Lord Paramount of

at the expense of Abbot Godfrey who

1870s things were getting desperate

the Soke of Peterborough approached

was then the sole landowner of the

and a move was made to replace the

the Ministry of Transport and by 1929

area. Upon the death of Abbot Godfrey

mediaeval structure with something

a bridge scheme for Peterborough

the wooden bridge became a ruin. It

made of iron. Eventually a contract

was on the Government’s Roads and

wasn’t until the 10 June 1334 that

was placed with Messrs Handyside and

Bridges Programme. The tender for

King Edward III on coming to the town

Co., of Derby at a cost of £5,426. The

the existing concrete and steel bridge

asked who was liable for repairs to the

engineer was Mr Fowler of London. On

and the erection of a railway viaduct

bridge. Upon discovering that no one

13 December 1872 the iron bridge was

was accepted by the council at a cost

was responsible he granted a license

opened for traffic.

of £101,368. Works started on the

of upkeep to four local men, including

demolition of the iron bridge and the

the Rector of St Mary’s church in Orton

At the turn of the 20th century road

construction of the new bridge and

Waterville and Richard of Lincoln who

traffic had started to increase and

viaduct in 1931. The engineer for the

lived in Lincoln’s Place in the Midgate

heavy flows of traffic in and out of the

bridge that exists today was Major E M

district of Peterborough. The King asked

city proved troublesome – especially as

Stirling; the architect was Mr A Gotch

them to take a toll from merchants

the Great Eastern Railway level crossing

of Kettering; with the main contractors

bringing goods over the bridge in order

gates were closed against road traffic

being Messrs J L Speight Ltd of London

to fund its upkeep.

for a total of four hours a day!

with other contractors like The Ketton

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Marqu ess of

Architectural Stone Company and the

Order of St. Michael and St.

East Midland Gravel Company working

George, Territorial Decoration,

under them.

Hereditary

Grand

Exeter

Almoner

and Custos Rotulorum (Keeper The existing bridge with a span of three

of the Rolls) of the Soke of

river arches – 65ft in the centre, 34ft

Peterborough, in recognition of the

with the obtaining of Parliamentary

on the north and 46ft on the south

great and distinguished services

powers for the erection of the New

opened for traffic in October 1933

as Lord Lieutenant of the county of

Bridge and Viaduct over the River Nene

but it wasn’t officially opened until 20

Northampton; as a Justice of the Peace

and his co-operation at all times with

September 1934 with the Marquess of

for the Soke of Peterborough, Kesteven,

the City Council for the progress and

Exeter performing the public inaugural

Rutland and Northamptonshire; as

prosperity of the City, and do hereby

ceremony. Lord Exeter was awarded

a Colonel of the Royal Field Artillery

admit him to be an Honorary Freeman

the Freedom of the City in May 1934.

(Territorial Army); as Chairman of the

of the City of Peterborough accordingly.”

The council resolution being “That

Soke of Peterborough County Council;

this Council do hereby confer the

as President and Chairman of the

June & Vernon Bull – local historians

Honorary Freedom of the City upon

Northamptonshire

and authors

Colonel the Most Honourable William

Association, and especially for the great

(Next issue – the history of St John the

Thomas Brownlow, Marquess of Exeter,

public service he rendered to the City

Baptist, Peterborough Parish Church,

Companion of the most distinguished

and district in general in connection

Cathedral Square)

Territorial

Army

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COMMUNITY

THE ONE for growth! Leading recruiter THE ONE GROUP finished 2011 with its best ever year since 2004 and is already on target to repeat that success in 2012, with January being the strongest trading month in company history. The reason for its success can be summed up in a number of ways. It has become more proactive and more immersed in the business community, and has also developed more partnerships to help its growth. Managing Director Tristan Drane said, “The last few years have been particularly challenging from an economic perspective, we have bucked the trend and taken a proactive approach by retaining our people, forging stronger relationships with our clients, broadening our range of services and recruiting new talent and expertise to grow these new divisions. I’m confident we can repeat our success in 2011 again this year.”

Vivacity Sports Needs Olympics Memorabilia Calling all Olympics fans! Can you help? Vivacity Sports and Peterborough Museum are hosting an exhibition all about the Olympics and sport in Cambridgeshire, which will go on display at the Regional pool in June. This exhibition will feature information about the Olympics, sport in Cambridgeshire and have a special section devoted to Peterborough’s sports stars, both past and future. The Museum is interested in borrowing any memorabilia and collectables from anyone who has a connection with the Olympics, to put a small display together for this exhibition. Perhaps you or someone in your family has been to one of the Olympic games and has souvenirs, programmes or photographs? Or maybe you competed? Or even won a medal? Any collectors who can help should contact the Museum’s Exhibition Officer, Karen Verdegaal on 01733 864714, or e-mail museum@vivacity-peterborough.com.

Peterborough Lions

Showtime is Lions’ annual stage presentation free for elderly, housebound and disabled people and their carers. This year it takes place at The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue (former BRSA Club) on 22, 23 and 24 May. It is essential to book, with Lion Erica on 01733 315437.

Peterborough Lions are delighted this year to welcome our troupe for the first time, The Westwood Musical Society, whose dazzling Singin’ in the Rain is performed at The Key Theatre in April. In Showtime, the colourful and lively show promises old and new songs from the shows, popular songs, sketches and monologues. Showtime starts at 7.30pm on each day. Peterborough Lions Club welcomes visitors. Call local rate 0845 833 9534 or visit www.peterboroughlions.org.uk Telephone: 01780 783613 | April 2012

COMMUNITY

Peterborough Museum – Restored, transformed and open again At the end of March, Peterborough Museum proudly opened its doors once again to visitors. The Museum building has been closed to the public since December

Introducing Peterborough Arena putting the city on the UK events map

2010, undergoing a major £3.2 million redevelopment project funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Peterborough

ONE of the finest all-purpose venues in the East of England

City Council and Vivacity.

is changing its name to Peterborough Arena in a major rebranding exercise. The venue, formerly Peterborough EXEC

Improved visitor facilities include a brand new café serving

at the East of England Showground, attracts the city’s

locally sourced ingredients, a new-look gift shop, community

largest audiences with around 800,000 visitors through

gallery space and fully refurbished public areas. Enhanced

the gates every year for a wide range of events, concerts,

access includes audio facilities, a refurbished lift, sign-

exhibitions and conferences - including the recent high

posting for visually impaired visitors and improved disabled

profile Holiday on Ice production. The Arena is based at the

toilets.

East of England Showground and is owned by the East of England Agricultural Society.

The museum opened with Comic Book Superheroes exhibition from Saturday 31 March – Sunday 6 May and the Vikings!

www.peterborougharena.com

Exhibition is this year’s Summer blockbuster from Saturday 2 June to Sunday 7 October. www.vivacity-peterborough.com

Want to learn for free? Greeniversity is giving you the opportunity to

More children secure a place at their chosen secondary school

learn something new and environmentally friendly, for free, and just for fun! There are courses about how to grow your own veg, how to

Almost 97 per cent of Peterborough’s school children will be

knit, how to customise charity shop clothes, how to ride (and

going to one of their three preferred secondary schools from

service) your bike, and even how to insulate your loft.

September 2012. Peterborough City Council’s admissions team received 2,103 secondary school applications, which

It’s totally free to sign up to Greeniversity and it only takes

included 42 applications made past the deadline. All parents

two minutes.

who applied for secondary school places for their children have been allocated a place.

www.greeniversity.org.uk

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COUNCIL Peterborough Direct Call Centre: 01733 747474 www.peterborough.gov.uk

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Peterborough Museum: 01733 864663 www.peterborough.gov.uk/museum

Library Service: 01733 864280 Automated renewals line: 08458 505 606

libraryenquiries@vivacity-peterborough.com www.peterborough.gov.uk/libraries

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: 101

Emergencies: 999

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COMMUNITY

BONDHOLDER DINNER DATE ANNOUNCED

ORMISTON BUSHFIELD ACADEMY

Opportunity Peterborough, the city’s economic development company, has announced the date of its prestigious 2012 black-tie Bondholder Dinner. The annual event, which was formerly known as the Ambassadors’ Dinner, will be held at The Peterborough Arena, at the East of England Showground site on Friday 25 May. The evening will commence with a champagne and canapé reception, followed by a four course dinner. Delegates will be able to network and socialise with fellow businesses in a relaxed, enjoyable setting and are encouraged to invite their customers and prospects to this exclusive event to support business development. Entertainment will be provided by well-known actor, singer and comedian Shaun Williamson. The cost for a table of 10 is £575 and individual tickets are priced at £60. www.opportunitypeterborough.co.uk/events 01733 317417

MORTGAGE SCHEME HAILED A SUCCESS An initiative launched by Peterborough City Council and Lloyds TSB to help first time buyers has been hailed a massive success. The Local Lend a Hand Scheme began in December with the aim of helping people get on to the property ladder. Figures released today reveal that so far: • There have been 94 enquiries about the scheme • Seven people have already secured a mortgage and are working towards moving to their new homes. • Twenty-four others have a mortgages agreed in principle and are searching for a property.

Ormiston Bushfield Academy’s brand new building is currently under construction at Orton Centre, Peterborough. Academy Student Sam Ladds (17) is keeping track of progress for the City Scene, as construction continues. I’m pleased to report that work to create our brand new Academy building is going smoothly and we are on track to complete everything by 9 July this year. In fact, 2 April marks 100 days until completion! Over 138,000 man hours have so far gone into the construction. Work to decorate the interior walls is now starting. An estimated 17,500 litres of paint will be used in total. Kier Construction, the company that is actually building the Academy, has also begun installing a 400 kW biomass boiler which will provide over 70% of the energy required to heat the Academy every year in an environmentally friendly way. And the green efforts don’t end there; recycled rainwater will be used to flush the new Academy building’s toilets. One person who can vouch for the progress of the new build is the Mayor of Peterborough, Cllr Paula Thacker, who recently donned a hard hat, boots and gloves to take a tour of the new academy building. I was lucky enough to accompany her on the tour and we were both wowed - when finished, there is no doubt that it will be one very impressive building.

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Oundle Mill – Exceptional dining on your doorstep When you are looking for a great place to dine out locally, do you base your decision on great service, attention to detail and staff knowledge as well as taste, choice and atmosphere? If so, then book your next meal at Oundle Mill, which is located in Barnwell, Oundle, near Peterborough. My partner, Steve, and I were invited to sample the amazing delights of head chef Gavin Austin and his superb team. To make it extra special, we decided to stay over for the night as they have two fabulous, individually designed rooms on the property, with another 13 planned for 2013. We headed to the Mill straight after work and were met by the manager, Paul Richardson, who showed us around and took us to our room. We have travelled to some amazing places around the world, but didn’t expect to find such a chic and decadent room on our doorstep! The Mill Suite is huge with an attic ceiling and a superb range of amenities and facilities, including a sumptuous, stone double ended bath. With a real flame contemporary fire warming the room, we immediately felt at home and relaxed.

Prior to dinner we sat at the bar and discussed the menu and the wine list with Paul, whose knowledge was first class. Both are very comprehensive and the a la carte menu was creative with a number of unique dishes on offer. The attentive staff were knowledgeable about the food and able to assist with our choices. Steve opted for Gavin’s signature starter dish of tempura black pudding, hen’s egg, crisp shallots, bacon and devilled sauce, which looked like a work of art and was simply delicious. I opted for the butternut risotto with Norfolk Dapple cheese. I could easily have had this for my main; it was so wholesome and tasty. Other starters included chicken terrine, Brancaster mussels and fishcakes. For my main, I wanted something light and different and the steamed plaice with herb spaetzle (a type of noodle), prawns and lemongrass nage (a delicately fragranced sauce) was perfect. Steve chose wisely with the braised Bridge Farm lamb. Both meals were presented beautifully and tasted as good as they looked. Other mains included slow cooked belly pork, rib eye steak and an upside down beetroot tart with goats cheese.

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Having enjoyed an Italian crisp, dry white wine (Gavi Gavi) with our starters, Paul suggested we try a French red with our mains and we opted for a Corbieres from Chateau La Baronne, which was excellent. Normally two courses are enough for us. However, we were recommended Gavin’s signature desert dish of banana tart with pecan ice-cream and caramel sauce, and simply could not resist it!! It had the most delicious flavours, without being too sweet. The menu is very well priced, particularly considering the quality of the venue, food, presentation and service. With starters and desserts from around £6 and mains starting from as little as £12.50, making this the perfect place to dine any day of the week. The perfect end to a perfect evening was the ability to walk upstairs to our stunning room where we enjoyed a small glass of the complimentary sloe gin whilst relaxing and listening to a CD that was prepared exclusively for Mr & Mrs Smith hotels, which Oundle Mill is a member of.

Oundle Mill can cater for any occasion from a simple snack in the bar to birthday celebrations or weddings, it offers private dining and bespoke menus where desired. There are also meeting room facilities and fabulous outdoor dining options. You can have exclusive or part use of the Mill, which would be ideal for weddings, as they hold a civil licence to carry out your ceremony, and they have the most picturesque setting for your photos.

“I have been the Head Chef at Oundle Mill for 6 months now. I created the menu with a focus on good British fayre with a twist of elegance. I strive for a happy audience and empty plates. We have an open kitchen policy and welcome customer feedback Head Chef Gavin Austin

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Holiday Travel Beauty Products MINATURES Get yourself down to your local supermarket to stock up on miniature versions of all your favourite products, why take a huge shampoo with you, when you only need a mini. I especially love the mini baby oil (excellent for tanned skin) and dry hair shampoo – prices start from £1. The Body Shop also does mini’s their divine body butter comes in a smaller 50ml version for just £5 – Pink Grapefruit is my favourite one.

SAMPLES It’s slightly cheeky, but ask for samples of your favourite products at your local beauty counter, then that way you can just take the sample and leave your big bottles at home.

EMPTY TRAVEL BOTTLES Another good idea is to buy empty travel bottles which you can put your own products in – then you can reuse them over and over again. M&S do a good set for £5.

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So let’s look at those opportunities whilst away It’s a great time to try a refreshing new fitness routine. For example, a simple early morning walk or jog along the beach followed by a couple of lengths in the pool before breakfast, is actually quite refreshing and sets you up for the day. I often try to do a couple extra lengths each day or if with teenagers try to challenge them, as this will make you work harder! “Aqua Gym” is often heard being shouted (Aqua Aerobics to you and I), but this is a completely different workout on your muscles and is very safe (as long as you can swim) and low impact.

So if you are a habitual jogger then try this and give your joints a week off Any class being offered should be tried as this might give you a sample of something new, which you can continue on your return home. Alternatively if you want to take equipment with you, then resistance bands, water weights dumbbell’s (which can inflated on holiday) are a good option and will give you a great workout. These usually come with a mini workout guide, so you have no excuses!

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FASHION Lucky enough to have a weekend or week of fun in the sun, but worried about what wardrobe items to take? Or do you just want to cut down on the clothes in your wardrobe in the warming weather a la Gok Wan’s ‘capsule wardrobe’? We’ll show you the essentials that will work hard on the fashion stakes so you don’t have to.

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TRAVEL With summer fast approaching, you may already be thinking about getting away for a while, whether it is abroad for the first time without parents or your annual family holiday. If you’re planning your first big trip abroad with friends, then my first piece of advice is not to organise everything yourself.

Titanic 3D The tear-jerking classic is coming back to cinemas, but this time in 3D! Out April 6th, prepare to be even more immersed in the action and be even more astounded. Let’s hope that it lives up to my very high expectations!

Foreign Films If you’re studying a language at school, it might be an idea to watch a foreign film (in the language you are studying) at your local cinema, or to ask your teacher for any recommendations that you can rent or even borrow from them. Some will have subtitles to make them much easier to understand, but to get the most out of it try watching without – your language skills will be tested and hopefully improved, all without staring at grammar books for hours on end!

Although the thought of being completely independent is nice, get your parents to help with the planning and make sure that you have everything under control. You don’t want to end up at the airport and realise that you’ve booked the completely wrong flight! I know it’s boring, but before you book anywhere abroad, look into the laws for teenagers in that country, and make sure that you and your friends are happy to abide by them. Finally, although it sounds silly, make sure that you go with a group of friends that you don’t mind spending a lot of time with – it’s very different living with someone for a whole week (or two) than just seeing them for a few hours at a time!

University Open Days It’s never too early to start thinking about what to do after school or college, so even if you have a few more years to go, why not go to a university open day? You’ll get a good feel of what it’s like to go to university, and can start thinking about whether the concept appeals to you or not. If you’re already certain that university is for you, then I would definitely recommend looking on the websites of any that interest you and booking places on upcoming open days.

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WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY, 6.30PM Meet the Author – Suzannah Dunn at Werrington Library Venue – Werrington Library Tickets £3 (£2 concessions) from Central Library or Werrington Library Tel 01733 864280 or 864282 Enjoy a Tudor-themed evening with historical novelist Suzannah Dunn, at Werrington Library. Her novel about Anne Boleyn (The Queen of Subtleties) was followed by The Sixth Wife, on Katherine Parr, and The Queen’s Sorrow, set during the reign of Mary Tudor, ‘Bloody Mary’, England’s first ruling queen. Her latest novel is The Confession of Katherine Howard.

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12 APRIL My Mayoral Year The Worshipful Mayor of Peterborough, Cllr Paula Thacker MBE 10 MAY The British Pakistani community in Peterborough, Mr Tahir Masood & Mr Ansar Ali Meetings are held at 7.30pm in St. Mark’s Church Hall, Lincoln Road, Peterborough.

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Medication Antihistamine medicine and cream for adults and children A basic first aid kit including Calpol / Nurofen for children, Thermometer, Insect repellent Travel pills, or travel bands to wear on the wrist.

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Travelling Abroad The Foreign & Commonwealth Office website provides useful information by country, including travel, safety, laws, health, entry requirements and disaster information. www.fco.gov.uk

Travelling in Europe The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC, also referred by some as the E111). Inside the European Economic Area (EEA), free or reduced-cost emergency treatment is available to UK patients with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). www.ehic.org.uk

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Travelling in the UK Our road and railway systems are the usual travel method when holidaying in the UK. For up to date information; www.nationalrail.co.uk www.theaa.com or www.rac.co.uk www.highways.gov.uk Booking ahead for the trains can save you a bundle! www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com

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DISCOVER EUROPE: COUNTRY GUIDE Lonely Planet Country Guide £20

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Chrysler Delta 1.6 MultiJet SE

Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Writer www.carwriteups.co.uk Twitter:carwriteups

THIS IS a comfortable car. During

are also offered impressive comfort options. But the

my time with the Chrysler Delta I

boot is a letdown. It’s deep but not quite wide enough to

drove it on all sorts of roads -

easily fit in a folded up pushchair. I should know – I tried

motorways, A roads, B roads, farm

to load my little kids’ paraphernalia into the boot, and it

tracks – you name it. Afterwards,

was a tighter squeeze than I’d hoped for. Never mind, in all

I always felt free from aches and

other respects this fairly unusual looking car does the job

that ‘numb bum’ sensation you can

of carting everyone around in relative style well. And it’s

get

different from other vehicles in its sector, such as the VW

after

long

stretches

behind

the wheel.

Golf or Ford Focus. It’s economical too; on average, you can squeeze around 60 mpg out of the tank.

I can’t say I’m a great fan of the five door Delta’s exterior profile though – it looks a little too bulbous at the rear for

With a 0-62 mph gallop of 10.7 seconds the Chrysler, mated

my taste. That said, I’ve seen worse looking new motors

to a 1.6 MultiJet turbo diesel engine, is not going to burn

on the road and, for the price (just over £19,000), you get

much rubber - but it doesn’t feel underpowered. In fact the

a lot of car for the cash; everything is well padded and the

222 lb/ft of pulling power allows this car to tow a load of

controls are smooth to operate. Luxury touches such as a

up to 1300 kg (braked). That’s not bad for a hatchback with

leather clad steering wheel, a refrigerated compartment

executive airs. The oil-burner can sound a little less refined

and privacy glass do make you feel that the Delta is a step

than some new diesel cars on the market, but this is only at

up from the average hatchback.

start up and things under the Delta’s bonnet quieten down once you get rolling.

The interior is roomy enough for four and, because the rear seats can recline 25 degrees backwards, your passengers

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On the safety side of things, the mid-sized Chrysler has won

Along with its smaller sister, the new Chrysler Ypsilon,

a European New Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCAP)

the Delta marks the resurgence of Chrysler Group LLC,

five star crash safety rating. This is thanks to six airbags

which was formed in 2009 as a strategic alliance with

fitted as standard (front, window and curtain bags on both

Fiat. Chrysler’s portfolio contains some of Europe’s

sides), and five three-point safety belts, with load limiters

most recognisable vehicles, including the 300C saloon

and pretensioners fitted to the front seats. In addition to

and top-selling Grand Voyager MPV. Now with the help

that, the Delta is fitted with some pioneering electronic

of Fiat’s experience and knowledge in the small and

systems to make life at the wheel enjoyable yet very safe.

medium-sized car sectors, Chrysler can infuse compact,

Prime among these is the Absolute Handling System. This

more environmentally friendly models with the luxurious

is an amalgamation of various existing technologies such

character traits of its bigger cars.

as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Holder to ensure perfect hill starts every time, Anti Slip Regulation (ASR)

Tim Barnes-Clay is a member of the Midland Group of

which uses brake and engine control to optimise traction

Motoring Writers.

at any time, and a system which cuts in to ensure engine torque isn’t interrupted if a swift down change is needed

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WHAT’S ON SPORT

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.

Arsenal V Chelsea, (21st April)

writing are sliding towards missing out on

an easy ride in the Premier League.

the Champions League. Nothing less than

Some of the football they have played

Arsenal who have had to endure the loss of

3 points for either side will be satisfactory.

this season has been a pleasure to watch and the squad he has built

captain marvel Cesc Fabregas, influential Frenchman Samir Nasri and wonderkid Jack Wilshire through injury have had a problematic a season as manager Arsene Wenger has had to endure during his long tenure. The lords of the kings road have also had a season to forget. A campaign

Manchester City V Manchester United, (30th April) They don’t come any bigger than this guys! This match up is gearing up to be the nothing less than the decider in what has been one of the most exciting title

that started a promise of a new dawn

races we’ve been lucky enough to witness

under Andre Villas Boas has so far ended

in recent history. Of course much has

up with the blues being out of the title

been made of the rivalry between these

hunt by Christmas and the sacking of the

two Manchester clubs in recent years,

said Portuguese last month. Wengers men

particularly given the fact City’s rapid

though, after dishing out a North London

rise to prominence has been driven by the

derby beating to Spurs in February, toppling Liverpool at Anfield and coming so close to the great escape by beating AC Milan 3-0 in Europe are now playing as good as they

Billions from the Middle East. I’m more of the thinking though that in Italian Roberto Mancini, the blue side of Manchester have a boss who has sailed this most difficult of ships extremely well through some

have all year and are desperate to pip Spurs

choppy waters. One only needs to look at

to 3rd. Chelsea now have Roberto Di Matteo

the struggles of Chelsea to see that money

looking after team affairs and at the time of

and powerful owners don’t guarantee

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surely will lift the title at some point in the future. Prolonging that wait as ever though is a man who can’t be described as anything but the best. Sir Alex Ferguson has once again bobbed and weaved his squad through a 6-1 reverse to City, countless injuries and various snipes that this group are as poor as he’s had in the Premier League years at least. Yes the early Champions League exit may be valid confirmation of this but with David De Gea growing in stature all the time, Rio Ferdinand rolling back the years, (not to mention golden oldies Giggs and Scholes) and Wayne Rooney in top form, many now see United as favourites to land their 20th League Championship. As the great man himself famously said, its squeaky bum time!

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