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Contents
17 Review
36 Travel
COMMUNITY The Infirmary (Museum); History
4&5
Win for PMVC
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Iphone app for Riverford
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Run4Fun sessions
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Pop around Peterborough
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Nene Park Academy fundraises
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Dragon Boat Festival
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Ormiston Bushfield Academy;
40 Motoring
38
Competition
FEATURES Fashion; Spring colours
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Student View
10
Teen Scene
30
Curbing fuel poverty
10
Family & Craft
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COMPETITION
HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY Jazzercise review
13
Sacrewell Farm colouring
Beauty Barbie; Spring make up
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competition
Beauty review; BodyLaser Clinic
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REVIEWS 19
Motoring; Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir 135bhp Distinctive
40 & 41
The Scene Team 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 What’s on:
Books; Film & screen
38 & 39
32 - 33
SPORT Ryan’s Football preview
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The Infirmary
(now the Museum) Priestgate Locally in 1803 the Peterborough Yeomanry Cavalry was
new Dispensary and stocking it with drugs and medicines –
raised and stood by as Britain stood ready to repel a French
with £100 going to surgeons’ instruments and £50 to books.
invasion. In reality the invasion didn’t occur and in 1814
The doctors tried to visit needy cases at home and over
Napoleon was defeated and exiled in Elba. The regiment was
300 people were treated in the first year at a time when the
to be disbanded and its funds put to a charitable cause when
population of Peterborough was about 4,000. However, not
Napoleon returned to be finally defeated at Waterloo in 1815.
much could be done for the people living in the countryside
Locally, the question of care of the sick was again taken up
because there was no accommodation with beds. The
and when the regiment was finally disbanded a total of £1,800
President of the dispensary/infirmary in Cowgate decided
was available. A house with a shop (now under the Crescent
to build a house in Milton Street which became the new
roundabout at the end of Cowgate) was acquired and the
hospital in 1819. Some fourteen years later a House surgeon
public were invited to subscribe and so win the privilege of
suggested that part of a ward in Milton Street should be
recommending people for treatment. Dr Fenwick Skrimshire
partitioned off to make an operations room and this was
of the Orchard House, 15 Thorpe Road, Peterborough was put
followed by a separate post-mortem room. There’s no doubt
in charge as Physician of Peterborough’s first dispensary and
that in 1837 when St John’s Workhouse, Thorpe Road, was
infirmary and local surgeons were asked to help, with the title
opened to take the poor, who always included many sick, took
of Consultant. A sum of £500 was made ready for fitting the
much work off the doctors’ hands.
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5th Earl Fitzwillaim
Peterborough City Museum
In 1856 the 5th Earl Fitzwilliam who had succeeded his father as President of the Infirmary bought the late “Squire” Thomas Cooke’s mansion in Priestgate (currently the city’s Museum from 1931 and Art Gallery added in 1939) and gave it in exchange for the Milton Street premises. The Priestgate
ompson
laire Th Professor St C
Georgian House (built in 1816 for newly-weds Thomas and
Wilhelm Röntgen’s work of 1895 and actually constructed
Charlotte Cooke) remained the Infirmary from 1856 until
and installed an X-ray machine in the Priestgate Infirmary.
1928, and a building behind it became the Fever House,
Taylor’s pioneering work eventually led to his untimely death
which took small pox cases until 1874. In 1894 this part of
due to radiation exposure.
the Georgian house became the Dispenser’s House. One of the early trainee doctors at Priestgate was Professor St Clair
The Priestgate Infirmary was altered after a fire in 1884, with
Thompson (b. 1859; d. 1943) who attended Kings School,
wings being added on the side of the extension to the rear.
Peterborough and went on to work under Joseph Lister at
The Priestgate Infirmary which was run as a charitable trust
King’s College Hospital, London and later became one of
outgrew the building – leading to the construction of a new
Edward VII’s doctors and was present at the King’s death on
hospital (Peterborough Memorial Hospital) located on the
6 May 1910.
corner of Midland Road and Thorpe Road, dedicated to the memory of Peterborians killed in the First World War.
In 1893 two anonymous benefactors wanted to pay for a female surgical ward but were persuaded to give an
June & Vernon Bull – local historians and authors
operating theatre and lift instead. Such a lot of the work in
(Next issue – the history of the Town Bridges)
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COMMUNITY The Peterborough EPIC Win for War Memorial Fund Peterborough Male The Peterborough War Memorial Voice Choir Fund has received a boost thanks to a £5,000 donation from BGL Group in Peterborough. The total raised is now £38,000. A design based on the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, has been chosen for Peterborough’s new war memorial. There will be steps leading up to the obelisk, on which will be the words ‘Lest We Forget’. Donations can be made to the appeal. Contact George Ware on georgeware@ntlworld.com
Get running in the city with Run4Fun If you are nervous about running or are not sure how to get started, new sessions are now available to introduce people to running in Peterborough called Run4Fun. Vivacity, Peterborough’s Culture and Leisure Trust, has designed Run4Fun so anyone at any level of fitness can take part. Tim Cook, who leads the runs, is a qualified run leader and has vast amounts of experience of group running around the city. The sessions run on Wednesday evenings between 7pm & 8pm, meeting in the newly refurbished Spin Studio at the Regional Fitness and Swimming Centre. The cost is £1 for Vivacity Gym members and £2 for non-members. Call 01733 864760 or email emma.anderson@ vivacity-peterborough.com
Peterborough Male Voice Choir has won two national EPIC awards from Voluntary Arts, the development agency for arts participation in the UK. It has won the Judges Award for innovation, engagement and creative development. It also came first in an online poll, voted the most popular arts group in England in the Peoples’ Award. The past two years have seen unprecedented growth for the choir, with the formation of two more choirs – the Ladies Choir, Peterborough Voices and the Peterborough Youth Choir. The choir took a great leap of faith in 2010 when it began the New Directions programme, led by their Director, Will Prideaux. Last year he took the choir to the Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival, achieving third in their class, whilst Will received a special award for his contribution to choral conducting. The three choirs rehearse at St Mary’s Church, New Road, Peterborough PE1 1TT: The male voice choir on Monday evenings, the ladies choir “Peterborough Voices” on Tuesdays and the Youth choir on Wednesday after school. New recruits are welcome and contact the choirs through join@peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk, www.peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk
Riverford’s new iPhone app makes cooking seasonal food easy Organic veg box company Riverford, based locally at Sacrewell Farm just outside Peterborough, has launched an iPhone app featuring almost 800 searchable recipes. It’s free to download and the recipes featured have been inspired by the seasonal organic produce that Riverford’s customers receive in their veg boxes. You tell the app which items are in your fridge, for example you might have leeks and broad beans, or butternut squash and tomatoes. When you click ‘results’ you’ll be taken through to a list of recipes that match the vegetables you have. You can download the app now by searching for ‘Riverford’ on the app store, or find out more by visiting www.riverford.co.uk/sacrewell Telephone: 01780 783613 | March 2012
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Local celebrity supports a new Peterborough event National Charity Arthritis Research UK has chosen Peterborough to launch an exciting new charity walk, which is the first of its kind in the country. ‘Pop Around Peterborough’ is a new five mile sponsored charity walk where prizes can be won, which will be taking place in aid of Arthritis Research UK on 12 May. All walkers will be given an Arthritis Research UK balloon, which they will ‘POP’ once crossing the finish line, to find out if they have won a prize. Prizes already include a night at the Peterborough Greyhound Stadium for up to 40 people (worth £600), a signed POSH shirt, family days out and a book signed by local actor Warwick Davis. Pop around Peterborough is being supported by Warwick, most known for his roles in the Star Wars and the Harry Potter movies, who has put his face to promotional materials for the charity. For more information on ‘Pop around Peterborough’ or ‘Arthritis Research UK’ contact Michael Clarke by emailing m.clarke@arthritisresearchuk.org or call 07772 111092. www.arthritisresearchuk.org
Getting to know your neighbour For the 6th year running, Botolph Green will be hosting a weekend of mixed events to celebrate St Botolph’s Day on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June. New ideas and workers are always welcome. Follow progress and volunteer on www.botolphgreen.net
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Funding boost to help curb fuel poverty amongst older people Green charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) have joined forces with Peterborough City Council, The Salvation Army, and Age UK to launch a new three month project to stop winter-related deaths. Local residents people aged 75 and over are being encouraged to call 01733 882 544 (Monday to Friday 9am -5pm) and speak to a trained advisor for advice on how to prevent fuel poverty. As part of the initial phone call a home visit will be scheduled where residents can receive one-toone advice in the comfort of their own homes.
Pupils raise £3,714 for charity in one term Pupils at Nene Park Academy have raised £3,714 in one term for local charities though a series of wacky activities including, waxing their legs, a talent show, slave for a day and Christmas hair dos. Students took part in the global Movember event to raise money for prostate cancer by growing moustaches during the month of November. The school also organised events for Children in Need and a charities morning in the last week of term, where students could attend lessons in fancy dress. Each ‘house’ within Nene Park Academy chose a charity to raise funds for. Causes included the Alzheimer’s Society, Sue Ryder, White Feather Foundation, Macmillan Cancer and Cancer Research UK.
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ORMISTON BUSHFIELD ACADEMY
Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival Launch!
Ormiston Bushfield Academy’s 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.
To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices has joined with Gable Events to launch the 14th Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival. The 2012 Festival takes place on Saturday 16th June on the River Nene at the Embankment, Peterborough and is one of the largest and most eagerly anticipated team events in the region. The event raised more than £200,000 for charity over the years. Boats have been swapped from the 17 person boat to the
Academy Student Sam Ladds (16) is keeping track of progress, for the City Scene, as construction continues...
smaller 11 person dragon boats. With reduced entry fees and multiple crew discounts for those companies wishing to enter more than one team, there’s never been a better year to get involved! EACH is the children’s hospice service for families in Peterborough and the surrounding area. They provide care and support wherever the family wishes – in families’ own homes, in hospital or at one of their hospices in Milton, Ipswich and Quidenham. www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/peterborough www.each.org.uk
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Our story begins in December 2010 when construction first began. Fourteen months on, the building work is going strong. The outer shell of the Academy is now in place and the builders are turning their attention to landscaping, interior walls and sorting out the electrics! The extension to the sports centre and refurbishment of the existing changing rooms has now also been started. There is no doubt that the new building marks a brand new era for the school, providing an additional 200 places for students and with a wider range of facilities and a fantastic learning environment. We are all very excited and we’ve had our input on the layout, technology and colour scheme. We also put in our demands for arcades and swimming pools, although sadly to no avail! Next month we get to see how our suggestions have changed the final designs – I can’t wait.
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members have support materials available to them in the online member’s area which includes audio samples, video and recordings of group performances.
appreciation for music. As deeper breathing causes oxygen flow to your brain and the production of endorphins in your body you will feel stimulated, healthy and alive!
Singing is recognised as being a positive and life-improving process which builds confidence, raises self-esteem and improves concentration for a healthy mind. It encourages and develops self-expression and improves your confidence as you perform beautifully-arranged songs with a group of like-minded ladies. Without even realising it you will breathe better, speak more freely and clearly and find a new
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HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY Hi Beauties, Wow March already, is it just me or are the months flying by? As we approach the spring months beauty counters everywhere are launching their new spring make-up collections, from pastel and shimmering eye shadows to bright lips and coral cheeks! Its not always just wardrobes that need cleaning out for spring; so now’s the perfect time to dump that crusty old mascara and buy your new spring look!
Chanel – Spring Make-Up I’ve been eagerly anticipating the new ‘Harmonie De Printemps’ spring make-up range from Chanel and finally it has arrived in stores and online. The new collection for cheeks, lips, eyes and nails uses the radiance of exhilarating colours: rose, coral and peach. There are new lip shades and lip-glosses, eye shadows, a glittery face powder, lip balm and a beautiful multi shade blusher palette. My favourites are the gorgeous limited edition nail polishes cutely named after the spring months April - light raspberry shade, May bright pastel pink and June a creamy soft peach – perfect with a tan. So get yourself down to your nearest Chanel counter before it all sells out. I highly recommend the Chanel counter in Boots – Queensgate, Bethany and Nisha are so friendly and helpful – they know their stuff.
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Unwanted hair on the face and body is a major concern for many people. You name it - I’ve tried it; waxing, shaving, sugaring, epilating and hair removal creams – it’s a never ending process, so I was intrigued to review laser hair removal which promises to banish hair for good at BodyLaser’s Peterborough Clinic. Laser hair removal is a fast
hear tiny little zap like sounds which
treatment solution for all body areas
are repeated all over the surface of
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upper lip, chin, chest and bikini.
but it was so quick - it’s all over
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before you know it. I revisited the
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light which passes down to the hair
weeks changing to six weeks for the
follicle where it is absorbed by the
last two treatments. My armpit hair
hair. Each laser pulse heats a large
has nearly gone and what’s left is
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Books on the big screen with Naomi - this month’s inspiration comes from TV & Film WAR HORSE
Michael Morpurgo Egmont Books £6.99
From master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo comes an incredibly moving story about one horse’s experience in the deadly chaos of the First World War.
In 1914, Joey, a young farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges towards the enemy, witnessing the horror of the frontline. But even in the desolation of
the trenches, Joey’s courage touches the soldiers around him. A recent adaption for film (rated 12A), Steven Spielberg makes this a story not to miss.
BIRDSONG
Sebastian Faulks Vintage £7.99
Set in the First World War, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, arrives in northern France to stay with the Azaire
family. He finds his true love as the world is on the brink of war, but this love is based on an affair and cannot stand the tests that the war brings
with it. In the story, we are transported forward to Stephen’s granddaughter who reads about the romance and war through her grandfathers diaries.
HOME COOKING MADE EASY Lorraine Pascal Harper Collins £20
TV chef Lorraine Pascale, author of the phenomenal bestseller Baking Made Easy, is back with her second cookery
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NEW FACE OF WORCESTER Local installer, Stuart Brearley has become the new face of Worcester, Bosch Group’s latest advertising campaign, after being chosen by the leading boiler manufacturer in recognition of his continued business success and outstanding award entry. Stuart, who started his own business, Deeping Gas, in Peterborough, works and lives in the area and has been in the central heating industry since he started his career. Stuart is a Worcester Accredited Installer, and caught the judges’ eye with his passion for renewables. The competition, aimed at Worcester’s installers, asked them to send details of their most unusual Worcester installation and the most unique one would be in with the chance of being the future face of the advertising campaign which is supporting Worcester’s 50th anniversary year. Stuart’s winning award entry was from 2010, when he converted his existing Greenstar Highflow boiler to a system type boiler to accommodate a newly installed Worcester FKT ‘inroof’ solar package. After the work, Stuart measured the performance of the panels with results that were even a surprise to him, with the panels still providing some energy even on a cold overcast day. Deeping Gas & Electrical Services is a local family run business based in Market Deeping and covers a 50 mile
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radius, and specialises in all aspects of heating/plumbing and electrical works. Stuart’s company boasts international experience in installing renewable technologies since 2003, having worked in Germany, Switzerland and Holland. During a full days photo shoot stint in Birmingham, Stuart had a number of photos taken that will be used throughout the year in the trade press and as part of the advertising for Worcester’s 50th anniversary year. Stuart said: “Getting involved with the advertising campaign was such a brilliant experience and so different to my day job. It was great to get an insight into how adverts are created. “Being the new Face of Worcester is a dream come true. I am very enthusiastic about the brand and its products, and won’t install anything else. “I choose to use Worcester because they always come out on top, and were recently voted number one in a Which? report for customer service. Not only that, but they have such a unique customer focus and a technical
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services department that is second to none. On the rare occasion that I do have a problem - the award winning team is always on hand to talk through any of my queries, over the Stuart Brearley phone or via email. Worcester don’t just sell you a boiler, they sell you the whole package.” Sue Pennington, consumer brand manager at Worcester said: “Congratulations to Stuart, it is fantastic to have an installer who is extremely passionate about our renewable products as the Face of Worcester. Installers spread the word about new renewable technologies, and I am confident that Stuart will be a great ambassador for Worcester and our products.” Deeping Gas & Electrical Services Ltd is Gas Safe registered and also in the process of becoming MCS registered. For more information on Stuart’s company visit www.deepinggas.co.uk
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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
Maxey House Retirement Home Maxey House is a beautiful Georgian House, which is independently owned and has been tastefully converted to provide professional, reassuring care to our residents. The home is situated 6 miles from the town of Peterborough and is close to Market Deeping, a small market town full of character and charm. We provide 24 hour care and attention to 31 residents.
• Experience with physical disabilities & dementia • Beautiful landscaped gardens • Five Star rated for Food Hygiene • Independently Owned • Varied activities on the social calendar
Contact us for an informal chat and to arrange for a visit to the home to see all we have to offer.
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FASHION If fashion had a voice, it would tell you how happy it was in a sugary-sweet voice because this spring, fashion is bigger, better and prettier than ever. The runways were splashed with colour, vibrancy and nostalgia so this season, there is no excuse for not springcleaning your wardrobe and embracing your inner-fashionista.
Lucky for us, this season makes looking fashionable
now it’s cool! If you’re lucky enough to have the new
SOOOO easy, as all the trends link into each other, so you
‘Marni for H&M’ collection at a store near you, then pop
need only buy a few statement pieces and then mix them
down and pick up their fruit-print top (yes, even fruit looks
up for a different look.
good!) – though it’s a little expensive, it is bang on-trend. It can be worn with a clashing jacket if you’re insecure
A key trend on the catwalks was print-revolution – a
about your arms, or tied around the stomach with some
step away from last season’s minimalism, it is a mix-
bolshy shorts from New Look if you’re brave enough to
match of bright tropical prints to mod-stripes, there is
flash the flesh.
something for every style and every budget. But, if the thought of prints sends shivers down your Warehouse and River Island are top for the look; a
spine then help is at hand in the form of the pastel trend.
splurge item is the cotton A-line skirt (£40) from
Topshop and Evans are great for this, with their stocks of
Warehouse which has a great panel-look to slim those
candyfloss and lemon-drop jeans (£40) which flatter every
hips and is spot-on for the bright, eye-popping look.
bottom and thigh.
River Island, also, do a great range of shirts (varying price) in vibrant prints that will look great with a pair
And lastly, a trend that refuses to conform – the 90s
of white skinnies and wedges on a night out or a pencil
grunge is back! Think monochrome, which suits any age,
skirt for work.
with black blazers, boxy white shirts and brogues. Think distressed band tees (Topshop - £26) worn with bleached,
Another trend this season is clashy prints so, whereas
torn jeans. Think attitude.
once it was a faux-pas to step out in clashing clothes,
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TEEN SCENE
Teen Scene
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By Megan Templeman
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Revision Websites Summer is (slowly) approaching, meaning that you might be thinking about revision for summer exams or mocks. Revision can be a daunting task, but trust me, it will pay off if you do it properly! Revision websites like www.getrevising. com are amazing for notes and will even help you to create a revision timetable. You have to register, but the site is free and definitely worth having a
The Hunger Games If you’ve read and love the books then you’ll be as excited as I am for the release of The Hunger Games film on March 23rd. Set in future North America, the story follows Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence), a young girl forced to fight for her life in the televised Hunger Games, set up as entertainment and intimidation to prevent rebellion. Competitors have no choice but to eliminate their opposition (literally) in order to survive themselves.
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look at. Other websites like BBC Bitesize, www.revisionworld.co.uk and www.s-cool.co.uk are good too, and will hopefully make tedious revision a bit more bearable!
Gap Years If you don’t fancy going straight into a career or to university after finishing school, why not consider taking a gap year? It can gain you valuable experience if done properly, and give you a break before you start working towards a career. Money doesn’t need to be an issue either, as there are many ways of funding a year out, like finding jobs abroad. A gap year can look very impressive on a CV if spent wisely, and can really help to broaden your horizons and give you more independence. For more information, websites such as www.gapwork.com are useful.
Planning for the summer Yes, it is only March, but Summer will be here before you know it (I hope so, anyway!) If you’re planning on getting a job for the summer, then start sending off letters and CV’s as soon as possible – it’s better to do it now than realise later that it’s too late. If working isn’t in your plans for the holidays, and you want to spend your time at festivals instead, then lots of tickets are already out and some are on sale this month - make sure you look out for them so that you don’t end up missing out.
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WHAT’S ON
WHAT ’S ON... 10 MARCH, 7.30pm Last Night of the Proms The Voyager School 07825 228826
16 MARCH, 7pm Stephen Booth, author talk John Clare Theatre, Central Library Tickets £3 (£2 concessions and reading group members). Available from Central Library. For more information, email libraryenquries@vivacity-peterborough. com or call 01733 864280. www.vivacity-peterborough.com
16 MARCH, 7pm for 7.30pm until 11.30pm 3 course meal and something completely different with Mark Grist. A preview of his Edinburgh Fringe Festival Performance. Rotary Club of Peterborough, Werrington. Charter Night at The Golden Pheasant, Etton. £25 per person through 01733 252064
17 MARCH, 7.30pm Messiah at Peterborough Cathedral Tickets, priced at £14 (£12 Concessions) are available from Peterborough Destination Centre, PCS Members or at the door. www. peterboroughchoral.org.uk Peterborough Choral Society and The City Of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra will be joined by singers from other choirs around the East of England to create a truly memorable evening of outstanding choral music.
17 & 18 MARCH The Shire Horse Spring Show East of England Showground www.eastofengland.org.uk
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3 MARCH - 29 APRIL Sacrewell Farm, lambing time 24 & 25 MARCH, 31 MARCH, 15 APRIL Big Bunny Easter Egg Hunt £3 per child / £1.50 for accompanying adults. Normal Farm admission also applies. 01780 782254 www.sacrewell.org.uk
24 MARCH Ave Maria at Peterborough Cathedral Tickets; Adults £12.50, Under 18’s £6, PCMA adult £10, PCMA child £3. Tickets available by phone or in person from the Stamford Arts Centre (01780 763203) & in person from the Destination Centre.
31 MARCH, 10am – 5pm National Garden Railway Show The Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers are proud to present what is probably the biggest and best event of it’s kind in the UK. Live steam garden railway models in action all day! Adult tickets £8. Under 18’s free. Free parking. www.16mm.org.uk
7-9 APRIL Opening of Longthorpe Tower Longthorpe Tower is owned by English Heritage but will be managed by Vivacity from April 2012. Open Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from Easter until the end of October, 10am – 4pm daily (last admission 3.30pm). Admission charges Adults £3.50, Concessions £2.50, Children £2.00 and English Heritage Members Free. www.vivacity-peterborough.com
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Lunchtime Lectures St John’s Church, City Centre 1pm – 1.45pm No Booking Required
13 MARCH David Grech, Historic Areas Advisor, English Heritage, ‘Vernacular Architecture of Peterborough and Cambridge’
20 MARCH David Jost and Tony Wood, Peterborough Civic Society, ‘Peterborough in Detail’
27 MARCH James Fisher, Peterborough City Council Wildlife Officer, ‘Wildlife and Buildings’
Peterborough Local History Society www.peterboroughlocalhistorysociety.co.uk
14 MARCH, 2pm & 7.30pm Annual film night Tickets priced at £4.50 Villages of Peterborough by Mr Neil Mitchell followed by The Story of Dogsthorpe by Mr Stephen Perry.
12 APRIL My Mayoral Year The Worshipful Mayor of Peterborough, Cllr Paula Thacker MBE Meetings are held at 7.30pm in St. Mark’s Church Hall, Lincoln Road, Peterborough.
Easy access: This walk may not be suitable for all. Please call for details. Booking: Essential.
FRIDAY 16 MARCH Friday Wander Ferry Meadows Country Park and surrounding area A walk of around 10 miles in and around Nene Park with Deputy Head Ranger Dave Linscott. Times: 10am - 3.15pm Meet at: To be confirmed at time of booking Cost: Free Easy access: This walk may not be suitable for all. Please call for details. Booking: Essential.
SATURDAY 17 MARCH Walk in the woods Ferry Meadows Country Park Times: 10am - 12:45pm Meet at: Visitor Centre Cost: Free
WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH Spring Birdwatching Walk Ferry Meadows Country Park Times: 10am - 12:00noon Meet at: Visitor Centre Cost: Free Easy access: Yes Booking: Essential.
SATURDAY 31 MARCH - MONDAY 16 APRIL Easter trail Ferry Meadows Country Park Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and return to claim your prize when you finish. Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm Meet at: Visitor Centre Cost: £0.50 Easy access: Yes Booking: No need to book.
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FAMILY SCENE
FAMILY & CRAFT Get the whole family out to exercise and fundraise for Sport Relief on Sunday 25th March Colourful & gorgeous yarn eggs Materials: Thin cotton yarn | Balloons | Craft glue 1. For each egg, cut twenty 3-foot-long strands of cotton yarn and blow up a balloon to a 6- to 8-inch diameter. Mix equal parts of glue and water in a shallow disposable container. 2. Cover your work area. Hold a strand of yarn by one end, dip it into the glue mixture, then wrap it around the balloon. Repeat with the other strands, randomly overlapping them and tucking in loose ends, until the balloon is evenly covered. 3. Suspend the balloon from a clothes hanger and let it dry overnight. (Cover the area below it with newspaper to catch drips.) Once the egg is completely dry, carefully poke a hole in the balloon, then pull it away from the string as it deflates. Hang your finished egg with ribbon or yarn.
Bunting Pattern Early planning for the Diamond Jubilee! Create some gorgeous colourful knitted triangles to create bunting to hang in the street. Cast on 30 sts | Working in garter stitch (knit every row) knit 3 rows | Knit 2 together at each end of next and every following 4th row until 2 sts remain | Knit last 2 sts twice more | Cast off | Darn in ends Use a thicker yarn or colourful ribbons to hang your bunting from.
Local miles include; The Peterborough Mile, Ferry Meadows The Fenland Mile, Manor Leisure Centre, Whittlesey The Newborough Mile, The Bull Public House, Newborough The Deepings Mile, Deeping Rugby Club, Deeping St James The One Leisure Ramsey Mile The Polebook Mile The Stamford Mile, Stamford Rugby Club The Bourne Mile, Bourne Rugby Club Register via www.sportrelief.com
The Pirates! in an Adventure with Scientists is the first book in The Pirates! series by Gideon Defoe dealing with a hapless crew of pirates. It was published in 2004 by Orion Books. Aardman Animations have adapted the first two books of the series, The Pirates! in an Adventure with Scientists, and The Pirates! in an Adventure with Whaling, into a 3-D stop-motion animated film internationally titled The Pirates! Band of Misfits. The film is set for release on March 28, 2012, and it is being directed by Peter Lord, the director of Chicken Run.
Weekly Recipe Don’t forget to find us on Facebook (City Scene Magazine) and try our weekly recipe. We would love to receive pictures from you of your successes and do suggest recipes which you’ve recently tried.
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IDYLLIC INDIAN OCEAN Inspirational Travel, a local tailor-made travel company, have some fantastic offers to a range of superb resorts across the exotic islands of Indian Ocean.
Below are three offers for a 7-night stay, including flights, across three standards – Value, Affordable Luxury and Prestige. Value properties are 3 to 4-star resorts that will appeal to the more budget conscious, Affordable Luxury properties are entry level 5-star resorts for those seeking high quality and great prices, whilst the Prestige resorts are the best that the islands have to offer and will appeal to the discerning traveller.
THE MALDIVES Over 1,000 beautiful tiny island gems spread over 90,000 sq. km of the Indian Ocean. The essence of a holiday in The Maldives is one of luxuriating on a glorious beach, living by the rhythms of nature and allowing the caress of the breeze to recharge the soul. The islands will appeal to sunseekers, escapists, romantics, water lovers and those just wanting to recharge their batteries. Each resort offers a variety of activities with water sports being an obvious inclusion. Snorkelling and / or scuba diving are a must as the world under the water is simply amazing.
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MAURITIUS Mauritius is truly a rainbow island – a mix of cultures living together on a verdant tropical island of colour and contrast. This balmy island, chattering with bird calls and cascading waterfalls, has an enviable array of world-class resorts that offer superb service and amenities. For the beach connoisseur the island is a treasure, but between the shores of dazzling sand and blue seas is a scenic island with extinct volcanoes, lakes, waterfalls, forests and botanical gardens.
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THE SEYCHELLES The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands spread across 1.3 million sq. km of azure Indian Ocean and is for the visitor with empathy for nature, seeking to escape the pressures of life and wanting to be lulled by peace and tranquillity. The accommodation on each the islands is elegant yet understated and the cuisine is excellent and imaginative. Each island and resort has its own special character but the theme throughout is one of empty beaches, romantic solitude and escapism. Island-hopping is simple and is the recommended method of exploring these jewels.
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Hampton FC Football Holiday Camp brought to you by Semple Skillz April 10th, 11th & 12th 10 - 2.30pm At HCSA, Beaumont Way, Hampton Hargate PE7 8DN
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REVIEW
Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir 135bhp Distinctive Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Writer www.carwriteups.co.uk Twitter:carwriteups
THIS
LITTLE
ITALIAN
car
can
be
summed up in one word: elegant.
I sat behind the wheel. The £15,950 price tag also attracted me to the car.
I will, of course, go on to write more than a word about the Alfa
On the road, the chic Alfa strikes an unbeatable balance
Romeo MiTo because, quite frankly,
between spirited performance and fine economy. The MiTo,
that’s what I’m paid to do; but
mated to 135 horses, is responsive and pulls vigorously from
also because it deserves lots more
low engine speeds. This dovetails perfectly with respect for
to be said about it.
the environment, reflected in CO2 emissions of just 129 g/
Launched in the UK in 2009, the classy MiTo offered a refreshing alternative to its mainstream competitors. This was made possible by trendy good looks, the introduction of a host of new technologies, including Alfa Romeo’s dynamic control system (known as DNA), its award winning MultiAir engine technology, and a five star Euro NCAP safety rating. The latest 1.4 TB MultiAir 135 bhp ‘Distinctive’ (formerly Veloce) version I tested this week has, like all things Italian, bags of style. For me, the MiTo is a little cramped inside, but its looks are so seductive I really didn’t mind nearly
km and a combined fuel consumption of 50.4 mpg. The car has an athletic yet supple ride, with very little roll on corners. Key to this is the MiTo’s suspension layout: MacPherson struts at the front and a semi-independent layout with torsion beam at the rear. To emphasise the promptness of response, stability and control, even under extreme conditions, the MiTo’s track widths are among the widest in its class. The wheel rims are also broad in relation to the size of the tyres in order to optimise handling performance.
dislocating my shoulder to reach for the seatbelt every time
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What’s more, the MiTo’s innovative DNA system offers three
focuses very much on being ‘sporty’. And it really is: with a
distinct ‘vehicle personalities’ tailored to driving style and
0-62 mph dash of 8.4 seconds, and a maximum speed of
the prevailing road characteristics and conditions: Dynamic
129 mph, this car is not exactly inhibited.
(sporting), Normal (suburban/town driving) and All weather (maximum safety, especially in low-grip conditions). A
On the practical front, the Alfa Romeo MiTo has just about
three-position switch, situated beside the gearlever, alters
enough room for two adults and two small children. The
the throttle response and steering set-up for the different
seats are comfortable enough for commuting long distances
driving environments. In Dynamic mode, the throttle
and the boot is surprisingly deep. It isn’t very wide though,
response is quicker, the steering is sharper and the handling
so my wife couldn’t fit our two year old son’s buggy into it.
is more direct. For icy and loose surface environments the
Still, it wasn’t enough to put her off the car, and I had a hard
All Weather mode provides a more gentle response.
time snatching the keys back from my other half. Yes, she loved the MiTo too. It just goes to show that, sometimes,
So what else do you get for your money? In Distinctive trim
looks are everything.
you get equipment including 17 inch sports alloy wheels, red painted brake callipers, a chrome exhaust tailpipe, rear
Tim Barnes-Clay is a member of the Midland Group of
parking sensors, aluminium pedals, sports dials with white
Motoring Writers.
illumination and a Bluetooth hands-free system with voice Follow Tim on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/carwriteups
recognition and a USB compatible media player. You may have noticed that this particular version of the MiTo
PROS ‘N’ CONS • • • • •
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Max speed: 129 mph 0-62 mph: 8.4 secs Combined mpg: 50.4 Engine: 1368 cc 4 cylinder 16v turbo petrol
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Head-turning looks 4 Sporty 4 Well built 4 Comfortable 4 Front seatbelts hard to reach 6
Max. power (bhp): 135 at 5250 rpm Max. torque (Ib/ft): 152 at 1750 rpm CO2: 129 g/km Price: £19,950 on the road
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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. impressive form at times, especially
Liverpool V Arsenal (3rd)
over the festive period. Stranger things in football have happened
These two sides have served up some
though.
fantastic matches down the years & with how the season is panning out, this fixture could well be up there alongside those title decider where Michael Thomas last
Bolton V Blackburn, (24th)
gasp strike gave the gunners the league
Just like the fixture above, this game
championship against all the odds. Then
definitely comes under the 6 point category
there was Michael Owens late 2 goal salvo
but for very different reasons. Both teams
in the 2001 FA Cup final to break Arsenal
have been scrapping it out at the bottom
hearts, amongst countless other classics.
all season and in the closing months the
This year only extreme optimists of both sides
very real prospect of relegation grips them.
would say they are fighting for championship
Having said that the situation within both
honours but with the golden ticket of a place
clubs, from the outside anyway couldn’t be
Reading and Leicester
in the Champions League for finishing 4th at
any different. Bolton and their supporters
at
stake, both teams will feel it’s a proverbial 6
seem largely to accept that despite the
to turn London Road
pointer. With Steven Gerrard out for so long
obvious need for rapid improvement, the
others. Who can forget the 1989 Anfield
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the
big
Posh
games.
with With
Millwall, Blackpool, home,
into
a
the
need
fortress
obvious.
If
is
9-10
during 2011 the mantle of star man without
manager Owen Coyle is still the right man
doubt fell on Uruguayan Luis Suarez and after
for the job and given his previous track
returning to the side following his 8 match
record, few will argue with that. Steve
fixtures as well as a
ban, management, players and supporters
Kean on the other hand has had to deal
good amount of points
alike will feel a final push for a place with
with abuse and ridicule from the media
taken
Europe’s elite is well within them. Arsenal
and countless supporter demonstrations
though will not want to miss out on dining
demanding the sacking of him as well as
with the continents big boys for the first
the ousting of Indian owners the Venkys.
time in 13 years and with the emergence of
With these things in mind I believe Bolton
Darren Fergusons men
teenage winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin to
will come out on top and come the end of
can begin once again
support the quite incredible goal scoring form
the season are much more likely to stay
to
of Robin Van Persie, a brave man would bet against Arsene Wenger’s men.
up, despite Blackburn showing some
points
could
be
achieved out of these
from
the
3
away games, (Crystal Palace, and
Ipswich
Barnsley)
leading
look
into
above
then April
them
rather than below.
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