The City Scene - July 2012 by Scene Marketing Ltd

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Contents COMMUNITY The History of Longthorpe Tower

Charity Donation for cycle routes

Orton Library extends opening hours

Pop Around Peterborough

raises thousands Sacrewell Watermill

Ormiston Academy update

The Good Egg guide for new drivers

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FEATURES BUMPER 10 PAGE FEATURE!

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Book reviews with Freya North

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THE HISTORY OF

Longthorpe Tower today

Longthorpe Tower 1964

LONGTHORPE TOWER

The East Wall Longthorpe Tower today

Market Place 1895 The West Wall

The three storey tower was added in 1310

and taste in the early fourteenth century,

and animals, the Apostles holding

Edward II, is ambiguous as he was

wheel held steady by a King, possibly

to the Longthorpe fortified manor house of

and that it gives some indication of the

scrolls with the articles of the Creed

the most important tenant of nearby

personifying common sense, with

1263, which was a farmhouse for about

learning and moral ideas of his period.

accompanied by personifications of

Peterborough Abbey (Cathedral). It is

various creatures personifying the

500 years from the mid-1400s. The last

the Church, a scene involving a hermit,

generally thought that there may have

senses around its perimeter.

agricultural occupier of Longthorpe tower

The tower section of the manor house

the Seven Ages of Man, the Nativity,

been some political meaning to his

Longthorpe Tower was given to the

and manor house was Hugh Horrell and

was possibly erected by Robert de

the Three Living and the Three Dead,

depiction with his nephew, King Edward

nation by Captain Fitzwilliam under

it was he who found the famous wall

Thorpe, steward of Peterborough Abbey

a Wheel of the Five Senses and seated

III. What is known is that the children

the Ancient Monuments Act 1913.

paintings when decorating in 1946.

from 1330, and tenant of the building.

figures of Edward III and Edmund

and widow of the executed Edmund

The Tower is now the responsibility of

Pictures:

Woodstock.

Woodstock were treated as members of

English Heritage. The Tower house itself

The East Wall showing the wheel of senses

Edward III’s Royal Household.

was sold in 1981 along with a single

– depicting a monkey, vulture, spider’s

building plot for a bungalow to be built.

web, boar and cock.

The paintings are said to be the most

King Edwar d II

comprehensive of any domestic medieval

The paintings are generally dated to

building in England (and possibly Europe)

c.1330 with the decoration covering all

There are several other subjects, but

and they display a range of biblical,

the walls, the window splays and the

the meaning is unclear owing to the

All the illustrations combine religious

The remaining agricultural buildings,

monastic and secular subjects.

vault. In the vault are the four Evangelist

loss of the accompanying inscriptions.

and moral teachings with secular

previously part of Tower Farm and

The West Wall shows St Anthony and the

Symbols and David with his Musicians.

The reason for the inclusion of

themes - including some unusual

Tower House were sold separately for

basket maker above, and the philosopher

Edmund Woodstock (1301–1330),

representations like the Wheel of the

conversion to private dwellings.

and pupil below.

Many historians and archaeologists believe that Longthorpe Tower represents

These murals represent the Labours

1st Earl of Kent and half-brother to

Five Senses. There is a related late

a unique example of the appearance of

of the Months (e.g. pruning, digging,

Edward II, who was sentenced to

13th-century version at Tre Fontane

June & Vernon Bull – local historians

(Next Month, The History of the Almshouses

the private apartment of a man of means

hawking etc.) along with various birds

death for supporting the deposed King

Abbey in Rome, which depicts a

and authors

in Cumbergate and Westgate)

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PETERBOROUGH’S NEW MAYOR ELECTED The new Mayor Elect, Councillor George Simons, welcomed Naomi from The City Scene to chambers to talk about the year ahead. Councillor Simons and his wife Sylvia talked passionately about their chosen charities, The Rudolph Fund and Supporters of Combat Stress. Their year as Mayor and Mayoress allows them the opportunity to raise funds for both these charities, as well as to raise the profile of them in Peterborough. During the year, The Annual Sausage Supper, The Mayors Ball and Last Night of the Proms are all great opportunities for the people of Peterborough to support the Mayor. Six years ago, Councillor Simons had major surgery at Addenbrookes Hospital, and demonstrates so well that you can return to life as usual and embrace new challenges even after major surgery.

About Mayor Simons Councillor George Simons was elected as the city’s first citizen at the annual meeting of Peterborough City Council in May. His wife Sylvia will take up the role of Mayoress. Councillor June Stokes and her daughter Karien Gait were named Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress.

to Disneyland, Paris. Thanks to the generosity of people in Peterborough, the fund has sent 430 children to Disneyland through fundraising totalling more than £313,000.

Supporters of Combat Stress The fund helps local veterans and their families, suffering from mental trauma from past and present military conflicts, to adjust to civilian life as well as coping with the trauma. Professionals from MIND and The Veteran’s Agency assist with form filling and therapy. Veterans can talk to like minded people, aiding their recovery and ensuring they don’t feel so isolated. Meetings are held on the first of each month, 10am – 12pm, at the Beckett Chapel, Peterborough Cathedral. The Mayor’s motto for the year is ‘to bring smiles to Peterborough’, which Councillor Simons will bring to all of his public engagements. Being a Peterborian, Councillor Simons has lived in the city all his life with the exception of two years National Service in the Royal Air Force. On leaving school he went into the plumbing and heating business and completed his apprenticeship. Councillor Simons is married and has three children, two sons and a daughter, several grandchildren and one great grandson. Snooker is now his main hobby and he plays for pleasure.

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The Rudolph Fund The fund was founded in 1997 by a group of Peterborough residents and is affiliated to the Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS). The aim of the charity is to make Christmas special for special children, by sending children aged four to sixteen on a magical trip of a lifetime

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USEFUL NUMBERS

CHARITY DONATION INVESTED IN CYCLE ROUTE IMPROVEMENTS

UTILITIES ELECTRICITY - Emergency number: 0800 7838838

GAS - Transco Emergency Service: 0800 111 999

A number of improvements have been made to cycle routes in the

ANGLIAN WATER - Water and sewerage service queries and emergencies:

Ortons by Peterborough City Council to make them more accessible

08457 145 145 (24 hours) Reporting a leak: 0800 771 881 (24 hours)

for school children.

CONSUMER DIRECT - Clear, practical consumer advice

08454 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk

The city council received £50,000 from national charity Sustrans, which promotes sustainable transport, to complete the works, which have included the removal of barriers, additional signage and the creation of three priority crossings for cyclists. The funding from Sustrans was matched by Peterborough City Council to give a total of £100,000 to complete the works. In both Pennington and Mandeville, damaged and inappropriate guardrailing was removed and replaced with bollards, the carriageway was resurfaced and raised to meet the height of the footway / cycleway and priority was given to pedestrians and cyclists rather than motor vehicles.

ORTON LIBRARY TO EXTEND OPENING HOURS Orton Library will be extending its opening hours by five hours per week from Monday 2 July. The new opening times will mean the library will remain open until 5pm every week night with late night opening until 7pm on Thursdays. The opening hours at Orton were reduced last year but just over 12 months later, Vivacity will be reintroducing approximately 70% of those lost hours. Orton library is a dual use site with the facilities being shared between the public and the students and staff of Ormiston Bushfield Academy. Offering

EVENT RAISES THOUSANDS FOR CHARITY Charitable locals painted the town Orange as they took part in an exciting new walk. Almost 200 people attended ‘Pop around Peterborough’ – a five mile charity walk on behalf of Arthritis Research UK. All walkers were given an Arthritis Research UK balloon, which they ‘Popped’ once crossing the finish line, to find out if they have won a prize. Prizes included a Flat-screen television (donated by British Sugar) a signed Phantoms Hockey Stick, and signed Warwick Davis book.

Orton Library, located in the OrtonGate Centre houses approximately 30,000 items of stock and receives over 2,000 visits per week, with numbers expected to rise once the opening hours are extended.

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

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

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

Parentline Plus: 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.uk

Michael Clarke, the event organiser and Regional Fundraising Manager for Arthritis Research UK explained, “As this was the first year holding this event, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I couldn’t have been more pleased with the number of supporters who turned up. The sun was shining and there was an incredible atmosphere”. www.arthritisresearchuk.org

Samaritans: 08457 909090 32-34 St John’s Street, Peterborough PE1 5DD Phone lines available 24/7, open to visitors 12pm-9pm

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Citizens Advice Bureau: 0844 499 4120 / 01733 558383

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

HEALTH NHS Direct: 0845 4647

Peterborough City Hospital: 01733 678000 www.peterboroughhospitals.co.uk

Dental Access Centre: 01733 295854 5 Midgate, Peterborough

regular events and activities such as driving theory practices, teenage reading groups, under 5’s activities as well as free public computer use,

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Great Northern Hotel Great Northern Hotel

Carriages Restaurant The City Centres Best Kept Secret

Staying in Peterborough for the weekend when you only live in Stamford might seem a bit mad, but when we stayed at The Great Northern Hotel, I’m glad we did. The idea was to get up early the following morning and hop on a train to the big smoke for the day, and as the hotel has its own secure car park there was no need to worry about the car. We checked in with the very friendly and helpful staff and found our way to our room. WOW, what a room. The hotel was totally refurbished in 2009, all 37 En-suite Bedrooms are elegant, spacious and slightly different. Once we changed, we headed down for dinner. There was a brilliant atmosphere as Peterborough Jazz Club was hosting one of their regular monthly events in the ballroom with over 130 people! Carriages restaurant was the setting for our evening meal, which has stunning crystal chandeliers, drapes and beautiful gold gilt mirrors. The service was brilliant. Our waiter looked after us all night, he was very attentive without being to obtrusive and the food was scrummy! Big, juicy prawn salad to start for me served in

a cocktail glass and J had hot Thai soup which he said was the best he ever had. We both had steak for mains, which came on a porcelain board, with all the trimmings and a delicious sauce, which was cooked to perfection and really tender. For dessert I, of course had the chocolate option, J chose the ice cream as he was full. The wine menu was extensive and offered a selection from around the globe. Even the fussiest of wine connoisseurs would find something to suit. After our meal we sat and listened to the Jazz music wafting down the hall, which was very romantic. After a wonderful night sleep in the super comfy bed with a proper duvet and pillows, both of us full of fabulous food and wine, we woke up feeling refreshed. Breakfast was served in Sidings Brasserie, offering a lovely choice of pastries and fruit to start, and then we choose full English cooked breakfast from the menu, to set us up for the day. Then it was a very short walk, just across the road, to the train station. No worries about parking, leaving the car, arriving on time, panic in the traffic or rushing..... perfect!

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I could not fault our stay in any way! Full marks and it is definitely worth a visit to the Carriages restaurant which is open daily for dinner..

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Whether for business or pleasure Carriages restaurant offers a memorable dining experience in elegant surroundings. Our menu offers a variety of freshly prepared seasonal produce, sourced locally by our Head Chef. Open daily for dinner, Carriages is the ideal setting for a dinner for two or Sunday Lunch. Alternatively you can book the room to celebrate a Wedding, Anniversary or any other special occasion privately. Don’t forget Father’s Day, Sunday June 17th. Please call Kamla or Jane for further information Telephone 01733 785091 The Great Northern Hotel Station Approach, Peterborough, PE1 1QL Email: sales@thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk or visit www.thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2012

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This month marks two years since I wrote my first Beautie Barbie column, so Happy 2nd Birthday to me!

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the head, arm and shoulder massage was a really nice touch whilst the mask set.

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Beauty & The Beast are offering half price Elemis facials throughout July & August, just mention the City Scene offer when booking. Beauty & The Beast, House of Hair & Beauty, 120 South Street, Stanground, Peterborough PE2 8EZ. 01733 346 617 www.beautyandthebeastpeterborough.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/beautyandthebeastpeterborough

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PAMPER PARTIES The pamper parties are available at weekends and evenings for up to 12 children. Kids can choose 2 experiences including nails, mini massage, glamorous hair or facial. The facials use Bellaboo products that are free from chemical nasties and are especially made for teens. The berry face mask and the chocolate face mask are expected to be a hit! During the party, kids can play on the Xbox, watch music videos, browse styles on the ipad and relax in an environment just for them. Details on pamper parties as well as all prices and offers can be found on www.cjskidsandteens.co.uk CJ’s appointments on (01733) 425153

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PETERBOROUGH WATERMILL WINS HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND SUPPORT! Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre, situated just a short drive from Peterborough city centre, has been successful in receiving initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the restoration of its nationally significant 18th century watermill. It includes development funding of £78,500, allowing plans to progress to apply for a full grant at a later date. The aims of the project are to conserve and restore the Grade II watermill so it can be used as both an educational resource and a source of enjoyment for the local community. The scheme will protect and enhance a nationally significant and locally valued heritage asset and educational facility. www.sacrewell.org.uk

ORMISTON BUSHFIELD ACADEMY Ormiston Bushfield Academy’s (OBA) brand new building is currently under construction at Orton Centre, Peterborough. The £20.6 million project is set to be completed in July this year and includes a 524 sqm library, a purpose built dance and drama studio, a television studio, and an all-weather football pitch – all of which will be available for the wider community as well as pupils. Academy Student Sam Ladds (17) is keeping track of progress as construction continues... We are now only a few days away from getting the keys to the new building. Despite the exam period and the recent Ofsted inspection – we were rated ‘Good’ in all areas of the school - I can confirm there is a celebratory atmosphere in the academy. On Monday 9 July we will be holding our official handover ceremony and we will get our first proper

glimpse of the completed new building. However, we are also determined to give the original building the send off that it deserves. Former staff and students are being invited to submit their greatest memories on Facebook, Twitter and Email. The 10 greatest moments will then be revealed over the 10 days leading up to the official handover. Students from the class of 1978 – the first students to enter the original school building - have also been invited to attend the handover ceremony and will become the first members of the public to tour the new academy building. Submit your greatest memories at: facebook.com/OrmistonBushfieldAcademyAlumni, memories@bushfield.co.uk or tweet using #bushfieldmemories – I look forward to reading them!

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The following are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Maxey House Residential Home when looking for somewhere for your loved ones: • Providers of professional reassuring care

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• Experience with physical disabilities & dementia • Beautiful landscaped gardens • Five Star rated for Food Hygiene • Independently Owned • Varied activities on the social calendar

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FLINTOFF CONFIRMED FOR ENGLAND MASTERS STAMFORD Freddie Flintoff has confirmed his availability to play in the PCA England Masters versus The Dean Headley Invitation XI on the 27th July in Stamford. Tickets and tables are limited, so cricket fans are urged to get onto the website and book them now, or miss out seeing Freddie, David (Bumble) Lloyd, Dominic Cork, Paul Nixon, John Emburey, Phil DeFreitas, Devon Malcolm, Gladstone Small, Shaun Udal, Chris Schofield, Neil Fairbrother, Mark Ealham, Mal Loye and Dean himself.. The match will be a 20/Twenty game between PCA England Masters XI and Dean Headley Invitation XI made up of some England legends and players from the local area and clubs. A junior Kwik Cricket match will be played in the morning, supervised by the England players and between 12 local clubs.

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A fabulous auction will take place during the lunchtime 4 course meal, with holiday’s, signed bats, shirts and other items of value, there will also be a raffle for numerous other prizes. To top it off there will be a Q&A with Freddie, Bumble and Corky before the game David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd commences, this will have running commentary from the effervescent Charlie Dagnall. The profits will go towards much needed bursaries for the surrounding Stamford areas following the fact that The Lincolnshire Scholarship is no longer available. For more details and tickets log onto: www.englandmastersstamford.co.uk or see back cover

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials For four days every year since 1961, increasing numbers of spectators wend their way through a beautiful landscape watching one of the best four star events in the world. The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is hosting the HSBC FEI Classic™ Series Final, The Rolex Grand Slam and the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Finals this year.

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Burghley Tickets, Scene Magazines, The Old School House, Wittering, PE8 6BX or email your details with Burghley in the subject box to info@scenepublishing.co.uk Closes on 31st July and 4 entries will be chosen at random. Also look out for tickets on Facebook – facebook.com/thecityscene

London 2012 Olympic Games Schedule Medal ceremonies in pink All details are as accurate as is possible, with schedules and athletes changing in the lead up to the games. For up to date information, see www.london2012.com 25 & 26 JULY

Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting

Football starts at the Millennium

The Cycling Road racing concludes on

Stadium in Cardiff.

The Mall in London.

27 JULY 29 JULY Archery,

Basketball,

has already won two gold medals at

10,000 Britons are involved in the

Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe

the Beijing Olympics in 2008 as well

Opening and Closing Ceremonies

Slalom,

Diving,

as six World Championship medals,

Fencing,

four Commonwealth medals, three

(artistic),

European Medals and 16 medals in

Archery,

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Badminton, Cycling

Equestrian

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For more information and to book your tickets visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk or call the box office 01933 304744

Adlington win gold today? Rebecca

Opening Ceremony

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Rebecca Adlington

Can swimming hopeful Rebecca

Badminton,

Football,

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Basketball,

Handball, Hockey, Judo, Rowing,

Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Cycling

Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table

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Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo,

30 JULY

Fencing,

Football,

Gymnastics

Weightlifting.

Archery,

British Championship competitions.

Badminton,

Basketball,

(artistic), Handball, Judo, Rowing,

Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe

Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis,

Slalom, Diving, Equestrian (eventing), Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2012

LONDON 2012 Fencing, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting. Diving begins today at the Olympic Park Aquatic Centre whilst at the swimming, new Olympic records look likely to be set.

TEEN OLYMPIAN

Tom Daley

Born 21 May 1994, Tom Daley began diving at the age of seven and in 2008 was the youngest British Olympian (aged 14 and 81 days) since 1960, to compete in the Olympics. Tom specialises in the 10m platform event, competing in both synchro diving and the individual platform competition – in the 2010 Commonwealth Games he won two gold medals for England in both competitions.

31 JULY Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe Slalom, Diving, Equestrian (eventing), Fencing, Football, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting.

oval, with straights banked at 12 degrees and the corners

Cycling team pursuits can be hair-raising, even from the

successful Olympic sports winning

banked at a steep 42 degree angle.

comfort of your own sofa! Two four-man teams start on opposite sides of the track and race over 4000m, pursuing

24 gold, 20 silver and 10 bronze medals in the history of the Olympic

Canoe Slalom features David Florence, men’s C1and men’s

the opposing team and/or finishing the distance in the

Games up to and including Beijing in

C2 slalom canoeist. David is an Olympic silver medallist

fastest time. Each rider takes turns to lead for half a lap.

2008. It is the only GB sport to have

(Beijing 2008) and World Cup Series champion.

The finishing times are taken as the third rider crosses the line. Speeds can reach 60kmph so there’s no room for a

won gold at every Games since 1984.

Although Judo is a martial art, its practice and methods are based around gentleness. Giving way to the strength of the opponent, adapting to and using it to your advantage will achieve victory over the opponent. www.britishjudo.org.uk

1 AUGUST Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe Slalom, Cycling (road), Diving, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Judo, Louis Smith

www.gbrowingteam.org.uk

Boxing, Cycling (track), Diving, Equestrian (dressage),

4 AUGUST

Archery,

Basketball,

Fencing, Football, Gymnastics (trampoline), Handball,

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing,

Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe

Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table

Cycling (track), Diving, Equestrian (jumping), Fencing,

Slalom, Cycling (track), Equestrian

Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting.

Football, Gymnastics (trampoline), Handball, Hockey,

Badminton,

(dressage), Fencing, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Judo,

Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water

Polo, Weightlifting.

Polo.

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics should

Track Cycling is intense and gripping

see our local hopeful Louis Smith

and an acute test of strength and

competing

stamina. Races take place on an

his

specialist

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Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball,

Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming,

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2 AUGUST

Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming,

equipment, the Pommel Horse.

Rowing is one of Britain’s most

indoor velodrome - a 250m wooden

Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis,

The Heptathlon is part of

Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting.

the discipline of Athletics, including track and field

Athletics sees some familiar names, both from the UK

events, competed over

and overseas and without a doubt we will all want to see

two days. 100m hurdles,

Usain Bolt in action. Our homegrown hopeful, more likely

High jump, Shot put,

to have his chance in 2016, is 18 year old Adam Gemili.

200m, Long jump, Javelin

His performance in June in Germany put him top of the UK

throw, 800m. Look out for Jessica Ennis!

rankings, but his age and experience is likely to lead him to Jessica Ennis

the World Junior Championships. Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2012

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ABOUT THE ATHLETES As we come closer to the games and final teams/athletes are chosen to represent their countries, take a look at the official Olympics website for athlete profiles.

www.london2012.com/athletes Look in detail at team GB www.teamgb.com

7 AUGUST

FACTS ABOUT THE OLYMPICS Olympic Games

since 1996 in Atlanta. Paula’s great aunt Charlotte Radcliffe

Athletics, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe

• 26 sports, 39 disciplines

won an Olympic swimming medal in 1920. She was part

Sprint, Cycling (track), Diving, Equestrian (dressage),

• 34 venues

of the British 4x100m freestyle relay team that took silver.

Football, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Sailing,

• 8.8 million tickets

Synchro Swimming, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball,

• 10,490 athletes

Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling (Greco-Roman).

• 302 medal events

Paula Radcliffe takes on the Olympic challenge, her fifth

Chris Hoy

5 AUGUST

• 21,000 media and broadcasters

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Cycling (track), Diving, Equestrian (jumping), Fencing,

Synchronised swimming is one of only three Olympic

• 19 competition days (incl Football)

Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Sailing, Shooting,

disciplines in which only women can compete (the other

• 2,961 technical officials

Synchro Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water

two being rhythmic gymnastics and softball). Like with

• 204 National Olympic Committees

Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling (Greco-Roman).

figure skating, the swimmers receive marks out of 10 from

• 5,770 team officials

two sets of five judges, who measure a display’s technical

• 5,000 anti-doping samples

In sailing, Ben Ainslie is Britain’s most successful Olympic

6 AUGUST

sailor ever, with three gold and one silver medal. He made

Athletics, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe

his Olympic debut aged 19 taking silver in the one-person Laser dinghy class at Atlanta 1996. Sisters Lucy & Kate MacGregor are competing in the newly

merit and artistic presentation respectively.

Equipment for the Games

Sprint, Cycling (track), Diving, Equestrian (jumping),

TEEN OLYMPIAN

• 510 adjustable hurdles for Athletics

Football, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Sailing,

Liam, born 12 July 1993,

• 600 basketballs

Shooting, Synchro Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball,

began playing table tennis

• 2,200 dozen Tennis balls

Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling (Greco-Roman).

aged eight and has recently

• 2,700 Footballs

introduced Olympic category of Match Racing where two

become the English number

boats compete head to head, rather than in a fleet race

Four times Olympic Champion and 11 times World

1. In the Commonwealth Games 2010 he won two medals

• 6,000 Archery target faces

Champion Chris Hoy will be pushing for Gold for Team GB.

- silver in Team table tennis and bronze in Doubles. At the

• 356 pairs of Boxing gloves

European Championships, Pitchford beat four players in the

• 120 head protectors for Taekwondo

world top 100.

• 375 doctors, 150 nurses, 200,000 pairs of gloves

where there are three or more competitors.

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Liam Pitchford

• 53 sets of lane ropes for Swimming

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LONDON 2012 BOOKS & FUN FOR LONDON 2012 Great Olympic Moments with Steve Redgrave Ebook £12.99 Publisher; Headline

LOCAL POTTER INSPIRED BY OLYMPICS Rob Bibby, top regional ceramicist has been busy creating a special

With specially selected photographs,

art-led Olympic design for a

Sir Steve Redgrave recounts his

unique commemorative range which is

favourite Olympic stories. Stars past and present

available for purchase at the Visitor Information Centre,

are featured, including Seb Coe, Steve Ovett, Nadia Comenech,

Bridge Street Peterborough from July 2012. Each piece

Mark Spitz, Ed Moses, Michael Johnson, Eric Liddell, Chris

is individually hand thrown and painted with a lovely

Boardman and the Jamaican Bobsled team!

rich glaze. Rob, selected member of Anglian Potters was art trained in the 1960s and has been creating beautiful

My Story Tom Daley £16.99 Publisher; Michael Joseph Ltd

ceramics since 1970s, inspiring others over the years in his

Tom Daley has inspired a nation,

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with his diving success as a teenager. Coupled

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Woodnewton studio and workshops. He has recently joined Peterborough based Art in the Heart, a group of 13 quality fine and decorative artists committed to the regeneration of the high street and aspiration for our City Centre.

with this, he has dealt with heartbreak with the death of his father and keenest supporter. Featuring exclusive photography, this book will bring you closer to Tom’s schedule, hobbies and family life.

Top Trumps London 2012 £3.99 The greatest sportsman in the history of the Olympic Games find their home in this special pack of Top Trumps! Can Usain Bolt beat Jesse Owens?

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How can I watch on TV? The BBC have will be covering the London 2012 Olympic Games, across TV, radio and the internet with more than 2,000 hours of live sport. Check the schedule on www.bbc.co.uk Shanaze Reade

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Volleyball, Athletics, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing,

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Canoe Sprint, Cycling (BMX), Diving, Equestrian (jumping),

Beach Volleyball, Boxing,

out in the Beijing 2008

Basketball,

Handball, Hockey, Sailing, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling (freestyle).

Canoe Sprint, Cycling (BMX), Diving, Equestrian (dressage), Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling (freestyle).

volleyball and volleyball. Both disciplines follow the same basic skills, and the flow of play follows similar lines: one team

Philips Idowu may well be triple jumping to glory in the

serves, the other tries to win the rally - or ‘side-out’ - with a

Olympic Stadium, taking his 6’ 5” self onto the podium to

pattern of dig, set, spike within the requisite three touches.

better his silver medal in Beijing. His personal best to date

www.britishvolleyball.org

is 17.81m, in Barcelona in July 2010.

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Football, Sailing, Swimming, Synchro Swimming, Taekwondo, The Olympic sport of volleyball has two disciplines - beach

Take part in our ﬁrst ever 1-day sponsored bike ride, cycling around Rutland Water. You can choose to cycle either 19 or 23 miles on the day, taking in the scenery around the reservoir.

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The women’s marathon swim is hosted at the Serpentine, in Hyde Park. At the 2008 Olympics, which was the sport’s Olympic debut, Great Britain stole the show and won three of the six available medals, two silvers going to David Daviesand Keri-Anne Payne and a bronze to Cassie Patten.

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Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe Sprint, Cycling (BMX),

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Diving, Football, Gymnastics (rhythmic), Handball, Hockey,

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Water Polo, Wrestling (freestyle). Athletes selected for Taekwondo at London 2012 include Jade

Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe Sprint, Cycling (mountain

Jones, Martin Stamper and Sarah Stevenson. They have all

bike),Diving, Football, Gymnastics (rhythmic), Handball,

won medals at Olympic, World and European Championships,

Hockey, Modern Pentathlon, Sailing, Taekwondo, Volleyball,

and will be aiming to challenge for Olympic medals at

Wrestling (freestyle).

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the ExCel Arena in London Docklands.

12 AUGUST In the final two days of the London 2012 Olympics, medals

Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Cycling (mountain bike),

will be decided at every event. Follow the results and

Gymnastics (rhythmic), Handball, Modern Pentathlon,

medal counts via www.london2012.com

Volleyball, Water Polo,Wrestling (freestyle) Closing ceremony.

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ICE AGE 4: Continental drift Out Friday 13th July, Sid, Diego and Manny set off on another adventure when their continent is set adrift. Having to use an iceberg as a ship, they come across sea creatures and have to battle pirates along the way – both Jennifer Lopez and Queen Latifah have voice roles.

DRIVING As I’m writing this, it’s about two weeks until my 17th birthday, so by the time you’re reading it I’ll be 17 and legally able to drive – a very scary thought! My little red Ford KA (named Jeremy for future reference) is already sitting on my driveway in anticipation and my first lesson is booked, so I’ll be sure to keep you all up to date on my progress and any (hopefully very minor) blips along the way.

2. Start saving for the holidays now! I know that the last thing you want to be doing is cutting down on your spending, but with all the time off in the summer holidays, you’ll need the money more than you do now! www.yha.org.uk 3. If you’ve got things lying around that you don’t use anymore, then it might be an idea to sell them. An old musical instrument, mobile phones and gadgets could make you a bit of money if you sell them online or to friends and family. www.musicmagpie.co.uk 4. Organising a clothes swap with friends could give a new home to any unloved items in your wardrobe whilst saving you money on buying new clothes. 5. If you can’t find a job for the summer, then babysitting or offering services like dog walking could earn you extra money, too. 6. If you’re over 16 and a student, then it’s definitely worth getting yourself a student card. For a small fee, the card will give you great discounts which, in the long run, could save you a lot of money! www.nus.org.uk Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2012

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Writing this England are one match in to their European Championship adventure, battling out a positive 1-1 draw with channel neighbours France. With Sweden and Ukraine left to play in the group stages it is still very much early days and as quickly as we were all pretty impressed with the start, nobody will realise more than manager Roy Hodgson that this optimism can turn to disappointment very quickly. My viewpoint is not as short sighted as this tournament,

made their mark. Let’s not forget players like Phil Jones,

even less the game against France. It is more based on my

Chris Smalling and Gary Cahill who were both cruelly ruled

knowledge of Hodgson as a coach, the players that are at

out through injury as well as Jack Wilshire, arguably our

Hodgsons disposal now and in the near future and The FA’s

biggest emerging talent in recent years. Theo Walcott plus

seemingly new approach to English football as a whole.

players left at home like Daniel Sturridge and Adam Johnson

Firstly looking at Hodgson, some may have reservations.

are there added to talisman Wayne Rooney who despite

Dour, and even boring are adjectives that may be attributed

seemingly being around forever is only 26. All this in my

to him. Intelligent, thorough and practical are much more

opinion should give us confidence of future success. Finally

accurate in my opinion. There is no doubting that very

we come to the people who run our nation’s best loved sport.

quickly England have become more solid, disciplined and

For far too many years I believe too many people inside The

every player in no uncertain terms knows their role within

FA have been in a time warp, stuck somewhere between

the team, particularly when out of possession. He already

1966 and our apparent ‘golden generation’ of 2006 all the

has vast experience as an international manager, a fact

while seemingly oblivious to the fact that many nations who

some may say is irrelevant. I agree it’s not a necessity but

used to look to us as the shining light have not only reached

the fact Hodgson knows how to handle players, particularly

our standards, but raised it beyond compare. Thankfully this

during the very often boring downtime in between games is

has almost certainly changed. The opening of St Georges

a major plus I believe. We only need to look at how many

Park, our very own training base for elite players from senior

players during WC 2010 complained of restlessness to

level down to grassroots and also for our coach development

see Fabio Capello probably dealt with this wrong. On to

programme will no doubt aid this new found philosophy.

the players involved now and beyond and I firmly believe

Regardless of what happens out in Poland and Ukraine let’s

the future is exciting. Already the likes of Joe Hart, Danny

hope this is the start of something special.

Welbeck, Ashley Young and Alex Oxlade Chamberlin have Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2012

WHAT’S ON

WHAT ’S ON... RUNNING UNTIL 8 JULY Peterborough Arts Festival www.vivacity-peterborough.com/ event/peterborough-arts-festival

Farcet Craft club are looking for new members. MEET ONCE A MONTH ON FRIDAY EVENINGS 7.30PM - 9.30PM IN FARCET VILLAGE HALL Contact Mrs. L Sponner 01733 242460.

Community Drum Circle Group 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH At The Friends Meeting House (Quakers), Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AB. 7.30pm - 9.30pm £5.

3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH The Green Back Yard, Oundle Road, Peterborough. 7.30pm 9.30pm £5.

21 & 22 JULY Miniature Steam Engine Weekend www.sacrewell.org.uk

The Key Theatre has featured two unique and entertaining productions recently. Naomi from The City Scene reviewed both of them.

Fagin’s Last Hour is a follow up to James’ record breaking and award winning success, A Christmas Carol, which won Best Performer in Theatre (Fringe Report Awards 2012) and a nomination for The London Theatre Award. www.jameshyland.co.uk

FAGIN CAME TO PETERBOROUGH

The European Ballet

Based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist and told from the point of view of Fagin the Miser, one hour before his execution, this unique solo drama offered a fresh insight into literature’s most controversial villain and was a fantastic show in May, at The Key Theatre in Peterborough.

The stage at The Key Theatre was magically transformed into a world of classical ballet in May, with The European Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty. Staged and adapted by Stanislav Tchassov, the ballet presented dancers from across Europe, including Joseph MackieGraves who studied for a National Diploma in Dance at Peterborough Regional College. www.europeanballet.org

Actor and writer James Hyland brought Fagin into the spotlight showing regret, surprisingly some compassion and also agony, as Fagin reflected on his fate, along with his clever portrayal of Nancy, the Artful Dodger and Bill Sykes.

Situated in the City Centre, The Key Theatre presents both national and local productions throughout the year. www.vivacity-peterborough.com/theatresand-arts

STEP BACK IN TIME TO THE AGE OF THE VIKINGS! The Vikings exhibition is a summer blockbuster packed with fun for all the family! The handsone exhibition opened in early June and has been well received by many local people.

4 AUGUST Family Fun Pet Show

6 ,7 & 8 JULY ON THE CASTOR SCHOOL FIELD The annual St Kyneburgha Festival Weekend

Whether you own tiny stick insects or gigantic Great Danes, you can bring your pets to the Farm! Entries must be received by 27th July 2012. Entry on the day is subject to space. £1 entry per class. The pet handler receives free entry into the Farm on the day. Normal admission applies to other members of your group and some activities may incur a small charge. 01780 782254 www.sacrewell.org.uk

The weekend features a Friday night party night with live music, followed by an extended Fete and Family Feast on the Saturday. Friday evening advance ticket price of £10 per person also includes a two course meal and a licensed bar featuring Castor Ales. 01733 380900 / 01733 380410 Saturday morning - A Big Breakfast provided by the 63rd Peterborough Scout Group on the school field. Saturday afternoon - The Festival Fun from 2pm with the traditional Church Fete and Family Feast. Sunday morning - The St. Kyneburgha Patronal Service from 10:15am www.castorfestival.co.uk Facebook (search Castor Festival 2012)

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Visitors have the opportunity to see a coin hoard from Norwich Castle Museum and items from the world-famous excavations in York, as well as a range of objects which reflect Viking trade and exploration of lands spreading from Greenland to the Middle East. So get involved and stand on the prow of a Viking ship and imagine crossing the Northern seas to raid and plunder other countries and terrified communities; read all about warrior battles and adventures written in the Vikings Sagas eight centuries ago. Bust the age-old myths by discovering the fun facts about the daily life of these famously ferocious warriors, their entertainment and also their beliefs. The exhibition remains open until early October. There is an admission charge for this exhibition of £4 Adults, £3.50 Concessions £2.50 Child, Under 5s FREE or 12 for a Family (FREE ENTRY to holders of the Vivacity Heritage Pass). www.vivacity-peterborough.com

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BOOKS

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This months book recommendations with Freya North Rumours By Freya North Harper

Rumours is my 12th novel, based in Hertfordshire where I live. It’s set around the impending sale of Longbridge Hall, a small stately home - and the effect this has on the villagers whose lives have long been intertwined with it. The heroine, Stella, is the agent trying to sell the place on behalf of elderly Lady Fortescue – eccentric, feisty

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and a little terrifying. Stella is a single mum, very guarded about her past and she needs every penny of the commission she might earn. I have to admit being more than a little in love with the hero, Xander – he’s attractively stroppy. He grew up on the Longbridge Hall estate and his secrets and memories are not for

His Wife is about just that – Vaughan is a typical bloke having a midlife crisis in his 40s which results in sudden and total amnesia. He can’t remember a thing – certainly not that his marriage was in trouble. In fact, he’s forgotten he even has a wife. However, when he meets the

A Humble Companion by Laurie Graham Quercus

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novels for the Scene – and I know you lot will adore this new novel. Once again, Graham takes historical events and characters and I love this author so much I begged the blends fact and exquisitely-written fiction publisher to allow me to write a quote for seamlessly. A Humble Companion is set the book jacket. I’ve reviewed her previous in the time of George III and focuses on

WHAT I’VE WRIT TEN sale. He’ll do anything to stand in Stella’s way - anything but fall in love of course. Researching this book was eye-opening and fun – I was able to snoop around some incredible country mansions and of course I kept my ear to the ground and my eyes peeled to glean the gossip and shenanigans of village life.

GIVEAWAY – The City Scene have three signed copies of Rumours, by Freya North, to giveaway. To enter, email naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk with just a few words on why you would like to win Rumours. Closing Date 24 July.

The Man Who Forgot His Wife By John O’Farrell Doubleday £14.99

I love John O’Farrell – he’s brilliantly funny, his characters are so perfectly observed but his stories are always so moving too. His novel, The Best A Man Can Get is one of my all time faves. The Man Who Forgot

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W I’VE HAT J READUST woman he’s apparently divorcing, he falls madly in love with her. But his soon-to-be ex wife has very clear memories of their 15 years of marriage and she has no desire to relive them. Vaughan will do anything to turn back the clock. You’ll laugh out loud – and cheer for the characters.

WHAT READ I’M IN NOW G the domestic side of royal life as well as a fascinating and crucial time in history. It is recounted by one of the princesses ‘companions’ - the bright and ballsy Nellie and it’s funny, touching and in some ways so contemporary too.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES WITHOUT THE EXPENSE Build a hideout with the clothes horse and blankets

Freya North

WHAT MY CHILDREN ARE READING

Gangsta Granny

by David Walliams Harper Collins Children’s Books

Back Garden Campout

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Visit the library

Watch a sunrise or sunset

Picnic & walk around Ferry Meadows or Rutland Water

Movie marathon with homemade popcorn

Free regular chips when you purchase regular cod.

How refreshing to find a celebrity who publishes books because they really can write, not simply because they want to cash in on being a brand. Walliams is a brilliant writer – partly because his plots and characters are so good, partly because he knows just

Visit Peterborough Museum

Have a board game marathon

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how to engage children. I have an 11 year old boy and

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a 9 year old girl – the TV stayed off and there were

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snorts of laughter while they read this book. Ben’s granny is a typical granny – white hair, false teeth, tissues tucked up her sleeve… but she’s also an

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international jewel thief. Perfectly illustrated by Tony

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Ross, this novel is a must have for every family’s bookshelf. Walliams has been called “the Roald Dahl of his generation” – praise well deserved.

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GIVEAWAY WITH THE CITY SCENE

& VIVACITY PETERBOROUGH!

We are delighted to be able to offer TWO Family Heritage passes this month, worth £35 each. These passes will give you unlimited entry all year to three sites; Peterborough Museum, Longthorpe Tower and Flag Fen including free entry to selected exhibitions and events.

Email naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk with name and contact details, by 24 June, clearly marking your email for the Vivacity Giveaway. No cash alternative.

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MOTORING controls have been ringed in satin-

Mazda3 1.6D TS2

polish silver, making them clearer to see. As well as general improvements to its appearance, and little tweaks here and there to make it even more driver friendly, the Mazda3’s fuel economy has been enhanced.

The TS2 model comes well

£20,000 if you want a brand new

If you’re careful, you can now get

equipped with front fog lights,

Mazda3 with this level of kit and

a maximum of 65.7 mpg out of the

dusk-sensing lights and rain-

a turbo diesel under the bonnet.

hatchback. This is impressive –

sensing front wipers. It also has

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a folded pushchair to be lifted in

• Cruises well 4

On start up, the diesel engine

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sounds a little harsh but, on the

a family of four. Your adult

Aesthetically,

move, the engine noise doesn’t

passengers won’t be stretching

appealing; in fact, it has had a

overly intrude on any conversation

their legs out in the back, but they

makeover for 2012, giving it a more

you might be having with your

won’t be doing that in any medium

muscular, aerodynamic, look. It has

passengers.

sized car. Access to the rear is

a new face, a different rear bumper

surprisingly heavy for a mid-sized

particularly good in the five door

and it features up-to-the-minute

family hatch and the ride is too

version of the 3; if you’re a parent

‘twist-spoke’ alloy wheels. Inside,

firm at times but, on the plus side,

of young children, you’ll notice that

there are fresh materials and

the Mazda3 holds the road well

the doors open wide enough for you

Mazda’s designers have replaced

and the car cruises very nicely on

to lean in and secure your offspring

the previous silver colour of the

motorways.

in their seats easily. Another tick in

lower dashboard console with black.

the box for this Japanese-made car

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clutch

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• Good looking 4

without any hassle. the

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FAST FACTS • • • •

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BERMUDA ‘Feel the Love’ All the best bits of England with the added bonus of sunshine!! Thanks

the

warming

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local

colour,

from a landscape of tidy

The island offers something for couples as well as families as Bermuda is so

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Situated spectacularly above its own magnificent private

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businessmen

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beach on the southern shores of Southampton Parish, The

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and really makes you slow down.

Reefs offers deluxe accommodation and all the facilities

end of Bermuda, overlooking white sand beaches with

dressed

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of a first class Bermudian resort with an informal, lively

panoramic views. A place of serenity and peace, this is one

tea is still a strong pastime

The island is surrounded by a fantastic coral reef that harbours colourful fish

and friendly atmosphere. The ocean facing rooms offer

of Bermuda’s most romantic resorts. It has several private

enjoyed by all, and be sure

and there are over 400 shipwrecks around the island, making for memorable

superb views over the reefs and the turquoise waters of the

beaches and is only a quick ferry ride away from the capital

diving and snorkelling hot spots. The sailing is as equally good with a fantastic

Atlantic. There is also excellent swimming and snorkelling

Hamilton. The resort has four private beaches and activities

selection of beautiful boats of all sizes, if only to admire from the quay.

just off shore of the pink sand beach!

include motorboat rental, sailing, snorkelling, kayaking, a

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putting green, croquet lawn, and tennis. Scuba diving and Here are two fabulous resorts that are offering some fantastic deals. With

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golf are available close by.

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recommend the 2 and 3 bedroom Club Suites, these units

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