Scene THE CITY
JULY 2011
Your local magazine about your city
INSIDE THIS MONTH Lions’ Hearing Trust Jump into July with Froglife Green Wheel; Nene Park Loop Garden Scene; Taking cuttings NEW! London 2012 feature ALSO
WIN! Jimmy Spices Meal for Four Fashion; Pack your bags Holiday Beauty Essentials PLUS
Reviews: Books, Motoring, Travel
www.thecityscene.co.uk
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Scene THE CITY
Your local magazine about your city
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, Beauty Barbie, Tim Barnes-Clay
Welcome to the July edition of The City Scene! The longest day of the year has come and gone but we still have loads of things to look forward too!! The small people break up soon so we have plenty of “what’s on” page 45-47 to help you keep the little darlings entertained. Summer holidays are rapidly approaching so summer beauty page 18 and fashion page 40-41 will help you do the packing essentials!! Don’t forget there is a Jimmy Spice BOGOF voucher for a mid week treat and a competition too, so send in your details. I will be accepting bribes to choose you!! Have a great July all!!
What’s that all about?
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who have 49 million jobs to do (and spending 3 hours dodging trolleys is not on the list!!) Am I missing something? Is meeting in the frozen section the new hip place to hang out? I know I am not on my own here, so if any of you lovely readers have a ‘What’s all that about’ story you would like to share, please email me, charlotte@scenepublishing.co.uk I would love to hear them. Charlotte x
Contents
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travel
COMMUNITY
Community Hub
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St Georges Pool plea
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Honeyhill Children’s Centre
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Lions Hearing Trust
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Pop Up Shop Success
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Overground Arts Jam
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The Prince’s Trust
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Lyric Lounge, Stamford
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Alma Road Practice
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Jump into July with Froglife
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Useful numbers & Websites
11 & 14
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50
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beauty
HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY Holiday Beauty Essentials
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Components of Fitness (Part 1)
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FEATURES London 2012
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Green Wheel; Nene Park Loop
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Teen Scene
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Preparing to sell your home Garden Scene
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36&37 38
Fashion; pack your bags
40&41
Travel; Inspirational Honeymoons
42&43
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Olympics
REVIEWS Beauty Review: Miss P
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Books 26 Motoring; Citroen C4
50&51
SPORT 24 hour football
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Ryan’s Football Preview
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EVENTS What’s on
45 – 47
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COMMUNITY Plea for essential equipment and support for Community Hub On Former School Site St George’s pool A plea is being made for donations or sponsorship of essential equipment
A new community hub which will
which will enhance the services offered by St George’s hydrotherapy pool in
offer training courses, community
Dogsthorpe and help secure its future.
meeting rooms and office space on the site of the former John Mansfield
Since the pool was opened up to the community at the end of March 2011 by
School in Eastern Avenue, Dogsthorpe,
Peterborough City Council in partnership with NHS Peterborough, Peterborough LINk,
Peterborough is currently being
DIAL Peterborough and INNOVA development trust, it has been a great success. More
planned.
than 350 people of all ages from across the city, with a range of disabilities, have used the pool so far and this number is growing every day.
John Mansfield School closed in 2007 as a result of the secondary school review
To ensure that no-one is excluded from using the facilities at the pool, a plea is being
programme and pupils transferred to
made for essential items of equipment to be donated or sponsored by groups and
The Thomas Deacon Academy. Since
individuals across Peterborough. The items needed include a hoist, sling, floatation
then City College Peterborough has run a
mat, ankle and wrist weights, storage lockers, wall mounted hairdryer and swim
range of courses from the John Mansfield
teaching platform. A full list of the equipment needed is available on request.
Centre designed for young people.
To find out more please call Eleanor Culpin in the city council’s neighbourhoods
A refurbishment is now planned for the
team on (01733) 453583.
centre which will eventually provide office space for additional service
Forensic psychologist wins coveted British Psychology Society Award A consultant forensic psychologist who leads Peterborough City Council’s
providers
including
Cambridgeshire
Constabulary and local businesses, as well as space which could be hired out by the community.
multisystemic therapy team has been awarded the 2011 Senior Practitioner award by the Division of Forensic Psychology of the British Psychological Society.
The project will allow City College Peterborough to expand the range
Zoë Ashmore, who is seconded to the city council from Cambridgeshire and
of courses it runs from the building
Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust to lead on the multisystemic therapy service, has
including motor vehicle mechanics and a
won the coveted Award for Distinguished Contributions to Professional Practice in
selection of evening courses for the local
Forensic Psychology, for her notable work in the field of forensic psychology.
community including IT, car maintenance, metalwork, numeracy and literacy. It will
Multisystemic therapy is a family and community-based treatment programme for
also allow for the centre to be used as a
young people aged 11 to 17 with complex clinical, social and educational problems,
base by the local neighbourhood policing
such as aggressive behaviour, drug abuse and school exclusion.
team and provide accommodation for the Innova Development Trust.
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Honeyhill children’s centre is good say ofsted inspectors
advice in the centre or at home, and specialist health services. The ‘Saturdads’ group is particularly successful because it
Honeyhill Children’s Centre offers high quality services to the enables male role models to establish productive relationships whole community according to government Ofsted inspectors. with their children. Fun events such as play and learn sessions are a good way to attract families to the centre. The percentage Inspectors visited the Peterborough City Council-run children’s of children living in the catchment area seen by centre staff has centre in Chadburn, Paston, Peterborough, in May and rated it tripled in the last two years. good overall with a good capacity for further improvement. A good range of child and family health services, including Inspectors found that the centre provides a welcoming midwifery clinics, are offered by Honeyhill. Good advice is given environment for all its users and that staff work hard to make about issues such as breastfeeding, smoking cessation, dental sure it can be accessed by all. There are strong relationships with services and immunisation in drop-in clinics, in conjunction with families who appreciate the work of the centre and recognise the partnership organisations. Inspectors found that a major strength positive impact it has on their lives.
of the centre is its partnerships with other agencies, which enables it to offer high quality services to the whole community.
Inspectors found that families are able to access personalised support, including parenting groups, one-to-one guidance and
Peterborough Lions Hearing Trust One of Lions’ associated charities is The Lions Hearing Trust.
teaching sessions. The level of teaching is recognized by the
It has become known as Deaf Aware. The trust is a charitable
“National Open College Network”. Students are issued with a
organization to make the general public “Deaf Aware”, and
basic Deaf Aware Certificate at the end of the sessions.
better able to communicate with Hearing Impaired Persons. The Lions promote Deaf Awareness Sessions to inform and improve the understanding of hearing loss. Training is given to assist in better communication with those who are hearing impaired including providing information on the causes of hearing loss, the extent of the problem in the UK, how to recognize those with a hearing problem, methods of improving communication with the hearing impaired and hands on communicating exercises.
To find out more, or to organize a session please contact: Lion John Cheetham, 01733 562057 speechhearing@lions105ea.com or jrc74@btinternet.com Further details about Deaf Aware can be found online at http://www.lionsmd105.org/Community/SpeechHearing/ deaf_aware.htm (Lions Hearing Trust; Charity Registration Number 1098304).
Hearing Impairment is the second largest known disability in the UK after Mobility Impairment. 1 in 6 persons are hearing impaired people in the UK (between 9.3 and 9.8 million) Peterborough Lions Club offers these SESSIONS FREE to local organizations and businesses. All they ask for is a room for the Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2011
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COMMUNITY POP UP SHOP IS A STAGGERING SUCCESS IN PETERBOROUGH Organisers of the Green Festival Pop Up Shop are celebrating the success of the unique Pop up Shop. During the two weeks of the Green Festival it was open for 10 days and had over 3,000 visitors through the doors. The project also ran over 30 workshops teaching children and adults new skills and including making handmade gifts and items for the home. The shop was the first of its kind in Peterborough and was a Space was also given over to members of Handmade In collaboration of several groups including Blok Collective who Peterborough who stocked the shop with an amazingly diverse are behind the Overground Arts Jam, Eastern Angles who range of art and unique items, all made within 10 miles of the produce shows like Our Nobby, PECT who run the Green Festival, shop. Opportunity Peterborough and the City Council.
OVERGROUND ARTS JAM Overground Arts Jam to turn the Green Backyard into four acres of Art Gallery on 16th July. The Overground Arts Jam is back for a second year with its mission to bring almost four acres of art to Peterborough city centre – and they’re expecting up to 1000 people through the gates to enjoy it. Set in the beautifully tranquil Green Backyard (Just opposite the POSH Ground. Entrance on Oundle Rd.) Overground will bring out the best of local talent and mix it up with artists from around the UK. Each artist will not only be showing their pieces but will also be producing them on the day. Entry will be free and many of the artists will have pieces for sale. It’s being put together by an independent group of artists in the city who want to prove that grassroots creativity is alive and well in Peterborough. www.overgroundarts.org
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The Prince’s Trust needs you! Youth charity, The Prince’s Trust, is appealing for school leavers in Peterborough to take part in a new course to be run this summer. National Citizen Service (NCS) is a new, free scheme for year 11 school leavers to learn new skills, challenge themselves and make a positive impact in their community during the summer holidays. Young people will design a project to benefit their local area as well as going on a five-day team-building trip, taking part in activities such as kayaking and rock-climbing.
PATISSERIE VALERIE ARRIVES IN PETERBOROUGH
NCS gives young people the chance to make new friends, build
We provide a dazzling array of
their confidence and gain new skills for future employment
pure indulgence in the form of our
or further education. The Prince’s Trust is also appealing for
delicious cake range, but we do not
volunteers to help run the scheme in Peterborough. Volunteers
neglect the basics of breakfasts,
will help the young people to achieve success, giving them
lunches etc matched with quick and excellent service.
support and encouragement during the course.
Many business breakfast clubs use our facilities early in the mornings for example.
Youth charity The Prince’s Trust helps change young lives. It runs a range of courses, giving young people practical and
Founded in 1926 by a Belgian - Madame Valerie, Patisserie
financial support and helping them develop key workplace
Valerie has, over the years welcomed many celebrities though
skills such as confidence and motivation. More than three in
its doors where they and others can indulge themselves, whilst
four young people on Prince’s Trust schemes move into work,
watching the world go by.
education or training. For more details of why Patisserie Valerie is so popular, go For further information about volunteering or to find
to www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk.
out more about National Citizen Service in your area, visit www.princes-trust.org.uk/ncs or call the East of
You can find Peterborough’s own Patisserie Valerie at
England regional office on 01438 730520.
2 Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XH
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COMMUNITY The Lyric Lounge is coming to Stamford
Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival 2011 – The Results
A DAY-LONG feast of words featuring international artists
2011 CHAMPIONS: Radical Racers – Radical Motorsport
and poets is coming to Stamford. Lyric Lounge Lincolnshire is making the first of its three stops in the county in Stamford on Saturday, July 23. A spectacular temporary performance space will be created in the Voodoo Lounge downstairs at Mama Liz’s in North Street and writers and performers of all ages are welcome to come along, listen in, get writing and maybe even start performing alongside renowned spoken word artists Hannah Jane Walker, Adisa and Byron Vincent. All the daytime events are free and tickets for the evening
CHARITY CHAMPIONS: Rocking up the River - Accent Nene & Fosters Property Maintenance Who raised an amazing £5,400 out of a total raised on the day of more than £10,000 for our official charity, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. Accent Nene win the special Pan Asian ‘all you can eat’ Sunday buffet, courtesy of EAST restaurant. 2011 MIXED CHAMPIONS & BEST DRESSED CREW: Rocking up the River – Accent Nene & Fosters Property Maintenance RUNNERS UP: Skills & Crossbones – Peterborough Regional College
session, which features young people from the Stamford Senior Youth Theatre performing alongside Byron and Adisa, are just £3.
3RD PLACE: Brook Street Crew – City College Peterborough
The day kicks off at noon with a workshop with poet and
Alma Road, a GP surgery, that really understands the needs of it’s patients
performer Hannah Jane Walker, whose solo show was a hit at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe. She is appearing in Stamford fresh from the Latitude festival and before she heads back to Edinburgh. At 1pm local band Centre Excuse will entertain with their unique blend of electro, pop and punk before Hannah Jane is back on stage at 2pm for a performance. The Lyric Lounge programme is a Writing East Midlands project and is part of the Igniting Ambition contribution to the Cultural Olympiad, which is taking place in the run-up to the 2012
Alma Road surgery is open from 7am until 10pm, every day of the year. It provides a walk in service for all the community during these hours. Patients can also join the surgery and make Alma Road their primary practice, which means they can see their own GP, can book appointments and access a service which has the backup of your full medical history on hand.
London Olympic and Paralympic games. The
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Tickets for the Stamford event will be available from
the Alma Road practice.
www.wegotickets.com from mid-June. The Lyric Lounge
E-mail Alma Patient group on: keepalmaopen@gmail.com
website is at www.lyriclounge.co.uk or visit the Lyric
with your comments and support and make your vote known
Lounge Lincolnshire Facebook page to find out more.
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COMMUNITY USEFUL NUMBERS UTILITIES ELECTRICITY - Emergency number: 0800 7838838 n GAS - Transco Emergency Service: 0800 111 999 n ANGLIAN WATER - Water and sewerage service queries and emergencies: 08457 145 145 (24 hours) Reporting a leak: 0800 771 881 (24 hours) n CONSUMER DIRECT - Clear, practical consumer advice 08454 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk n
COUNCIL Peterborough Direct Call Centre: 01733 747474 www.peterborough.gov.uk Peterborough Museum: 01733 864663 www.peterborough.gov.uk/museum n Library Service: 01733 864280 Automated renewals line: 08458 505 606 n libraryenquiries@vivacity-peterborough.com www.peterborough.gov.uk/libraries n n
SPORTS CENTRES n
Werrington Sports Centre: 01733 576606 werringtonsports@peterborough.gov.uk Bushfield Sports Centre: 01733 234018 bushfieldsports@peterborough.gov.uk
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POLICE For all non emergency enquiries: 0345 456 4564 Emergencies: 999 n Police information: www.cambs.police.uk nCrimestoppers: 0800 555 111 www.crimestoppers-uk.org n n
HELPLINES Childline: 0800 11 11 www.childline.org.uk Parentline Plus: 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.uk n Samaritans: 08457 909090 32-34 St John’s Street, Peterborough PE1 5DD n Phone lines available 24/7, open to visitors 12pm-9pm n 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 n Gingerbread: 0808 802 0925 For lone parents and their children n n
HEALTH NHS Direct: 0845 4647 Peterborough City Hospital: 01733 678000 www.peterboroughhospitals.co.uk n Dental Access Centre: 01733 295854 5 Midgate, Peterborough Mon – Fri 7.45am – 7.00pm, closed 12.30pm – 1.30pm each day Service available to anyone not registered with a dentist. Appointments are booked on a first come, first served basis. People seeking urgent or out of hours treatment can call the dental emergency service on 01223 471798. Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2011 n n
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COMMUNITY
Jump into July! Summer fun with Peterborough charity Froglife By Jodie Coomber Project Officer - Froglife
Summer is here and it’s a busy time for our native reptiles and amphibians. Tadpoles are developing into froglets and toadlets, and will soon start to emerge from ponds to forage for slugs and insects. Our snakes are hatching their young and hunting for food, whilst our lizards are spending most of their days basking in the sunshine.
Common Frog – Jules Howard
It’s going to be a busy summer for the
complete a 6 week personal project which
wildlife. We will encourage older people to
Froglife team too! There are wildlife
could be anything from a reptile survey to
share their memories with young people
surveys to be carried out on the nature
designing Froglife greeting cards.
and offer them the opportunity of taking
reserve, wildlife allotments to be tended,
part in filmed interviews, so their memories
ponds to be dug, and a variety of
If you would like to become a Wildlife
education projects to deliver in the city.
Ambassador and be involved in exciting
are captured for future generations.
projects this summer, please get in touch
If you would like to hold an event this
Laura is currently recruiting her next
with Laura. Contact her on 01733 425828
summer with your group of young or
group of Wildlife Ambassadors to
or laura.brady@froglife.org.
older people, I’d love to hear from you. Contact me on 01733 425824 or jodie.
help create a wildlife pond at The Green Backyard. Laura’s project offers
I will be busy all summer running a
conservation training to those not in
series of reminiscence events for an
education, employment or training and
inter-generational project called My Wild
aims to inspire people of any age to
Life. I have picnic baskets of evocative
get involved with nature. Ambassadors
props from past eras and will hold fun tea
take a six week course, working on a
parties and picnics where I’ll use these
group project such as digging a pond or
items to remind older people of growing
creating a wildlife garden, and can then
up, playing outside and encountering
coomber@froglife.org .
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COMMUNITY USEFUL WEBSITES CONSUMER ADVICE www.which.co.uk
ENTERTAINMENT www.thestage.co.uk
FAMILY
PROPERTY
www.houseprices.co.uk www.rightmove.co.uk
SEARCHING
www.google.co.uk
www.mumsnet.com www.genesreunited.co.uk
SHARING
HOME
TRAVEL
www.instruction-manuals.co.uk
MONEY
www.moneysavingexpert.com www.moneymagpie.com www.londonstockexchange.com www.moneymadeclear.org.uk
MOTORING
www.whatcar.com www.dvla.gov.uk
www.flickr.com www.abta.com www.tfl.gov.uk www.tripadvisor.co.uk www.travelsupermarket.com
Useful national information
www.royal-mail.com www.nationalrail.co.uk www.multimap.com
NEWS
www.bbc.co.uk
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www.neneparktrust.org.uk
PETERBOROUGH UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB www.theposh.com
www.peterborough.ac.uk
PETERBOROUGH COLLEGE OF ADULT EDUCATION www.pals.ac.uk
CHURCHES IN PETERBOROUGH
www.churches-in-peterborough.org.uk
PETERBOROUGH ON THE NATURAL NETWORKS PARTNERSHIP www.naturalnet.org.uk
BURGHLEY HOUSE www.burghley.co.uk
EAST OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY www.eastofengland.org.uk
EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND www.showground.org.uk
FLAG FEN
www.flagfen.org
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Now that we are getting into the hotter months of the year, we will be spending more and more time outside. Please always ensure you wear a high factor sun cream, and protect yourself and your loved ones all day, every day. If you do catch a little too much sun, a great way to relieve the discomfort is Natural Yogurt and Aloe Vera. Just mix some Aloe Vera sap into a pot of yogurt and apply liberally to the affected area. You will feel the cooling effects immediately. Leave on for as long as you can and wash off thoroughly.
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COOLING THE HEAT
HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY
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HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY
TOP HOLIDAY BEAUTY ESSENTIALS Well Beauties, I don’t know about you, but I’m particularly keen to get on that plane, put on my bikini and lie on a sun lounger in the scorching sun with a cocktail permanently attached to my hand, so for those of you going abroad this summer, I’ve put together my top holiday beauty essentials to keep you protected, glowing and beach hair ready whilst abroad.
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Bronzing So what happens if the sun decides not to show up whilst your away? My advice is to be prepared, get down to The Body Shop to see the just launched Honey Bronze Make-up range, all products are made with Community Fair Trade Honey. The honey collection includes; Shimmering Dry Body Oil £16, Bronzing Face Gel £11, Bronzing Powder £13, Bronze Lip Nectar £9.50, Bronze Brush Powder £16. My favourite is the Body Oil it’s non-greasy and gives a tan-enhancing shimmer and can make even pale skin look sunkissed.
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Home spa treatments – au natural Strawberry Hand and Foot Exfoliant
Strawberries contains several polyphenols that have high antioxidant capacity. They are also high in Vitamin C which is also a potent antioxidant. • 8-10 Strawberries • 2 tablespoons Apricot Oil (you may substitute olive oil) • 1 teaspoon of coarse salt, such as Kosher Salt, or Sea Salt Mix together all ingredients, massage into hands and feet, rinse, and pat dry. Strawberries contain a natural fruit acid which aids in exfoliation.
Lavender- Honey Milk Bath
This beautiful flowers properties include: relaxant, antispasmodic, tonic for the nervous system, antibacterial, analgesic, and antiseptic. It’s a mood lifter • 3 Tsps dried Lavender flowers* • 1 1/2 cups cream, or combination • 1/3 cup Honey Process lavender flowers in a blender until they become a powder, turning off the blender and scraping down the sides as necessary. Whisk together lavender powder, milk and honey in a glass bowl, then pour into a jar. Before each use, shake the jar and pour half of the mixture into the bath. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes enough for 2 baths. *Dried lavender flowers can be found in the spice section of gourmet and specialty stores.
Ginger Skin Cream
Used for its warming and invigorating properties in topical preparations, making it useful for massage oils and creams. Ginger invigorates, and oil soothes. Try this double dose for dry skin. • 2-inch piece of fresh ginger • 2 teaspoons light sesame oil • 2 teaspoons apricot kernel oil
• 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil • ½ cup cocoa butter
Preheat oven on lowest setting. Finely grate the ginger just enough so that you have about an 1/8 teaspoon of ginger “juice.” To obtain the juice, squeeze the freshly grated ginger over a small bowl. Place the ingredients (including the ginger) in a glass container and heat just until the cocoa butter is melted and the oils are blended. Pour into a clean, dry container and store in a cool dry place. You can add a few drops of orange or other essential oil for a nice twist. Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2011
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FASHION
ESPORTA ACTIVITY CAMPS Camp starts Mon July 11th and runs Mon to Fri through to the end of August. For children aged 5 to 15 years.
OPEN FROM 8AM TO 5.30PM WITH BREAKFAST, LUNCH & AFTERNOON SNACK PROVIDED. £26 per day for Members and £28 for non members. Childcare vouchers accepted.
THE CHILDREN WILL PARTICIPATE IN A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES: Tennis, Football, Rounders, Hockey, Cricket, Studio Games, Swimming, Art and Crafts. Quizzes, competitions, chill out time and much much more.
DON’T FORGET WE RUN CAMPS EVERY HOLIDAY, EARLY BOOKINGS WILL BE TAKEN FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS FROM MON 5TH JUNE 2011. Please book at reception or call 01733 892289 or julia.kiddle@esporta.com
ESPORTA TENNIS CAMP Our tennis camps are run by fully qualified LTA licensed tennis coaches who ensure the activities offer fun & excitement and a variety of different tennis activities to include, learning development and match play. Camps start Mon July 11th and runs Mon to Fri through to the end of August.
3YRS TO 10YRS 9AM TO 12PM Members Non-members
11YRS TO 16YRS 10AM TO 3PM Daily Weekly £18 £80 £21 £105
Details from John Rudd Racquets Manager Thorpe Wood 01733 892289
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HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY
Components of Fitness There are five components of physical fitness, which we will cover individually over the forthcoming issues, building up a program of exercise for you to try. We will start with the Cardio-vascular (heart/lungs) you may know it as cardio, stamina, or aerobic. Basically in layman’s terms it’s “how efficiently we can transport and utilize oxygen around the body”. The two common dominators here are the heart and lungs (the heart being a muscle).
When do you use this muscle (heart)?
heart muscle, decreased blood pressure, and decreased risk of coronary heart decease to name a few.
• Walking to the shops • Playing with the children •Dancing
If you are new to fitness, previously sedentary or post op, please
• Walking up the stairs • Completing household chores
consult with your GP prior to taking up any exercise.
• Playing your chosen sport or using aerobic machines in the gym. Find yourself out of breath when doing any of these activities?
Mark Gordon www.fitness2health.co.uk
That’s because your heart is outside its comfort zone, so let’s train this muscle to be more efficient.
Try this little challenge next time you are aerobic exercises
ANDY HARDING PERSONAL TRAINING
1. Walk, run, bike at your normal pace for at least 5 minutes. 2. Use a marker like a tree or lamppost and pick up the pace for between 10-30 seconds then rest for couple of minutes (not stop reduce the pace). Repeat this sequence 5-10 times. 3. If you are gym goers, then use the Treadmill, Bike, X-trainer or Rowing machine and alternate your pace or resistance on a time basis. 4. Not forgetting those stairs in the house, walk up & down normally for a couple of minutes, then complete 30 seconds of 2 steps at a time, repeat for 15 mins. 5. Always ensure that you finish any of these intervals with 5 minutes at your normal pace and stretch accordingly. Try and do this at least 3 times a week and remember to have a drink at hand. The benefits of interval Mark Gordontraining are a stronger www.fitness2health.co.uk
Lose Weight | Get Fit | Look Good Tone Up | Get Motivated Get Confident | Nutrition Advice Train Anywhere Fully Qualified Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer, Diploma in Personal Training, Active IQ NVQ Certificate in Gym Exercise & Fitness Instruction, Nutrition Adviser, Emergency First Aid, Fully Insured Level 3 Register of Exercise Professionals Premier Training Qualified www.andyhardingpersonaltraining.co.uk 07801371628 Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2011
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Welcome to the Scene celebrating the 2012 Olympics in London
Olympic Games 27 July-12 Aug 2012
Every month we will feature news, interviews and updates on the 2012 games.
Paralympic Games 29 Aug-9 Sept 2012
If you are involved with a local group, school, sports team or club, and you are planning on hosting 2012 celebratory events, get in touch with us to help promote it on our 2012 page. naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk
Olympic heritage
Paralympic Heritage
London hosted the Olympic Games in 1908 and 1948. Each
The UK has a strong link to the Paralympic Games.
time, leaving its mark on the Olympic Movement with an innovative approach. 1908 London stood in as Host City for Rome following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. New in 1908: • The Olympic Stadium (White City) was built especially for the Olympic Games. • Athletes paraded under their national flags at a ceremony at the start of the Games. • The Marathon was fixed at 42.195km (26.2 miles) – the distance from Windsor Castle to the Royal Box in the Olympic Stadium. This became the official Marathon distance from the 1924 Games onwards. 1948 London again stepped in at the last minute to host the first Games after World War II. New in 1948: • The Games were shown on home television. • Starting blocks were deployed for sprint races. • A volunteer programme was created to help run the Games.
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In 1948, Dr Ludwig Guttmann organised a wheelchair archery competition at Stoke Mandeville hospital for World War II soldiers with spinal cord injuries The competition took place between sports clubs and other hospitals on the same day as the Opening Ceremony of the London 1948 Olympic Games. Four years later, as more sports were added, athletes from Holland joined in and the international Paralympic Movement was born. At the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, events for athletes with disabilities ran alongside the other competitions at the main venues.
The Olympic Torch The Olympic Torch comes to the City on Tuesday 3 July 2012. Visiting Leicester and then arriving in Peterborough, the torch will continue its journey and go on to Norwich.
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GREEN WHEEL
Nene Valley Raliway
The Nene Park Loop This seven mile route starts in the city centre following the Nene Valley Railway before meandering through the Woodston Ponds Nature Reserve and entering Ferry Meadows Country Park. The return route takes you across Orton Mere,
‘Festival Boat’ sculpture
before cycling through the Sculpture Park and the Boardwalks Nature Reserve.
Points of Interest
This route is completely off-road and therefore suitable for families and inexperienced
• Nene Valley Railway
cyclists. At an average speed (8mph) most cyclists will take approximately one hour
• Peterborough Sculpture Park
• Woodston Ponds Nature Reserve
to complete the route (excluding breaks etc). Telephone: 01780 783613 | July 2011
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REVIEW Book recommendations with Naomi from the City Scene
Live Wire
by Harlan Coben Orion RRP £18.99 (hardback)
Over the years, Myron Bolitar has walked a tight rope between sports agent, friend, problem solver and private eye, his big heart quick to defend his clients’ interests so fiercely that he can’t help but jump in to save them, no matter the cost to his own happiness. So when former tennis star Suzze T and her rock star husband, Lex, encounter an anonymous Facebook post questioning the paternity of their unborn child, Lex runs off, and Suzze - at eight months pregnant - asks Myron to save her marriage, and perhaps her husband’s life. An electric, stay-up-all night thriller that unfolds at a breakneck pace, Live Wire proves that Coben still has the ability to shock us anew.
Afterwards
by Rosamund Lupton Piatkus Books RRP £7.99 (paperback)
An Evening with Tess Gerritsen Monday 25th July, 7pm John Clare Theatre, Central Library Tickets £3 (£2) Available from Central Library or Waterstones Peterborough To book phone 01733 864280 Bestselling crime writer Tess Gerritsen will be in Peterborough to talk about her new thriller.
There is a fire and they are in There. They are in there ...Black smoke stains a summer
The Silent Girl is the latest instalment
blue sky. A school is on fire. And one mother, Grace, sees the smoke and runs. She knows
in the Rizzoli and Isles series. Homicide
her teenage daughter Jenny is inside. She runs into the burning building to rescue her.
Detective Jane Rizzoli and Dr Maura Isles
Afterwards, Grace must find the identity of the arsonist and protect her family from the
are confronted with a chilling crime that
person who’s still intent on destroying them.
resonates with echoes of an ancient Chinese legend.
The Hypnotist
by Lars Kepler Blue Door RRP £12.99 (paperback)
You need clues. You need time. You need a motive. You won’t have any of them. Tumba, Sweden A triple murder, all the same family. The killer is at large, and it looks as if the elder sister escaped the carnage. But she is missing and it seems only a matter of time until she too is murdered. Detective Inspector Joona Linna demands to investigate the grisly aftermath -- against the wishes of the national police.
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Every crime scene tells a story. Some keep you awake at night. Others haunt your dreams. This does both… Tess Gerritsen, who is also a physician, brings to her novels first-hand knowledge of emergency and autopsy rooms.
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GREEN WHEEL
‘The Church of St Benedict’
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TEEN SCENE
Teen Scene
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FIL
By Megan Templeman
New films this month
TV
TV this month
Chloë Grace Moretz
90210 and Britain’s Got Talent may have ended, but really, there’s no need to panic -One Tree Hill is back for its eighth season and Keeping up with the Kardashians for its sixth. Okay, I’ll admit it, I am slightly obsessed with American TV, but if it’s not quite your cup of tea then there’s still Britain’s Next Top Model and the brand new series of Top Gear to look forward to. Torchwood: Miracle Day is also set to start this month, so we most definitely won’t be bored!
Chloë Grace Moretz is an actress best known for her role in the 2010 film Kick-Ass. At just 14 years old, she has already appeared in over 20 films including Big Momma’s House 2 and (500) Days of Summer. She has already won many awards for her performances, including an MTV movie award for both the ‘Best Breakout Star’ and the ‘Biggest Badass Star’ for her break out role in Kick-Ass. She is currently filming Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows alongside Johnny Depp, and is set to continue taking both the world of acting, and of fashion, by storm.
JOBNT HU Let the job hunt begin…
Now that exams are over for the majority of us and summer is almost here, getting a part time job may seem like the perfect idea. We all know that it’s easier said than done though – thousands of other people are looking for jobs too. My advice? If you’re looking for a long term job rather than just a summer job, apply in mid August when current employees will be getting ready to leave for university. It is almost guaranteed that companies will be recruiting around this time to replace those leaving. If you’re simply looking for a summer job though, I’d say don’t be too fussy! A job is a job, and if you’re desperate for the money then you can’t pick and choose. Send your CV off to every company you can think of and ask friends to look out for any vacancies. Remember, there is a lot of competition so don’t be disheartened if you are turned away – just keep on searching!
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HOME & GARDEN - In association with Comptons Property Agents 01778 343417
S
elling your home is one of the most
stressful things you will
do. Opening your private space to opinionated strangers is not an easy task, no matter how good your interior skills. In order to avoid months of relentless visits and disappointments, here are a few tips that will soon have your home in tip-top condition.
Top tips from
Set the table
De-personalise your space When it comes to the inside of your property, you can’t be sentimental about the things you surround yourself with. They may have great meaning to you, but they will mean absolutely nothing to a potential buyer, so pack away those family photographs and heirlooms as they will only serve to distract the buyer. Same rules apply to any trophies or any unusual personal collections you may have i.e. pig ornaments.
De-clutter We all collect an amazing amount of objects over the years. Now is the perfect time to clear them out. Car boot them, give them to a charity shop or wrap them up and put them somewhere safe. Be harsh – no keeping things ‘just-in-case. Do the same with
Replace worn carpet with neutral colours which prospective buyers will find non-offensive,
children toys, old clothes and overflowing book shelves.
if it is only part worn, look at buying a colourful rug – remember, you can take this with you to your new home.
Check your house for those little niggling jobs that you’ve been ignoring for months.
New underlay will always add to the under-foot comfort, giving buyers a ‘feel good’ factor. If you have moved furniture and there is an indent in the carpet, rub an ice cube gently over the area and it should fluff up again.
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Fix The less imperfections a viewer sees the better.
Clean Everywhere! Sweep all walls and corners with a feather duster. Clean the windows inside and out, clean the curtains/blinds. Ensure internal and external doors are cleaned and dust free. If you have pets, wash their bedding to help keep pet smells at bay and try to keep pet hair to a minimum.
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Latest issue of the Comptons Property Magazine Out Now!
De-clutter & add another room
De-personalise
Room Staging
are looking slightly worn and if necessary
Bathrooms
You need to ensure every room has a
brighten up with a coat of paint and some
Hide away as many of your personal
purpose and that purpose is clear. You
matching accessories. Remember hide
grooming items as possible. Put kids’ toys
don’t want a viewer scratching their head
any kids or pet toys from view.
away. Invest in some expensive looking
wondering what the room is used for.
soaps and hand creams. Clean, matching Dining Room
towels are a must.
Living Room
Same rules apply here as for the living
This is where the new owners want
room. You can either set the table or have
Complete these following tips before
to picture themselves relaxing so it’s
a nice centre piece on show. Make sure
you call the Estate Agent to ask for a
important to make the right impression.
chairs are tucked under and that there is
valuation – it could make a difference to
The illusion of space is key so don’t have
enough space to move around comfortably.
your asking price.
Kitchen
Day of viewing
Have minimum items on display. If the
Before viewers arrive, if you have pets
kitchen is looking dated, replace existing
remove all traces (including pet hair) and
handles with new ones. Keep any kids
get your partner to take them for a walk.
artwork to a minimum, likewise if you
Freshen up each room with room sprays
have cookery books on display. Have fruit
and fresh flowers. Open windows for a
displayed in a bowl but make sure it’s fresh.
blast of fresh air and make sure none of
a cramped room on display – remove any unnecessary pieces of furniture so the room look spacious. If you have a fantastic view, don’t cover it up with heavy net curtains and lots of knickknacks on the window sill – keep it simple. If you’ve got patio doors, don’t have a settee blocking their access.
Play around with the
placement of furniture until you are happy with the welcome it gives. Floor needs to be clean and tidy so if necessary get your carpets professionally cleaned. Cover any worn settees with throws. Invest in some new cushions and lampshades if things
the appliances are in use – no washing Bedrooms
machine or dryer - and definitely no fried
Must feel welcoming so neat and tidy is
breakfast or bacon butties!
a must. No clothes on display, invest in some new bedding and cushions if necessary and add a vase of fresh flowers.
By Sue Hessom - Tidy Interiors 01476 564035/07540612143 www.tidyinteriors.co.uk
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Garden Scene
Jobs for the month
By Joseph Whitehead www.gardenwiseadvice.com July can be one of the hottest months of the year, with herbaceous borders at their glorious best, and the veg plot starting to brim with colourful produce, so no excuse for missing your five a day!
On the Veg plot • Sow autumn carrots as thinly as
possible. Also late cabbage and cauli’s. • Thin groups of apples by two thirds
for large succulent fruits. • Prune any stone fruits like peaches
Take a cutting or two! This month and into August is an ideal time to try some cutting of your favourite shrubs. At this time of year shoots are in the semi ripe stage of
and plums after fruit has been picked. • Not too late for a late crop of pea’s
like ‘Kelvedon wonder’ or ‘Jaguar’.
growth, and so we can take semi-ripe cuttings. Cuttings are keen to root and easier to look after once rooting has taken place. • Choose healthy shoots, and cut a piece of stem approximately 6-8cm long, cut
cleanly below a leaf joint or node and remove lower leaves, if the shoot has a
soft tip pinch it out back to a node. • Insert your cuttings half to two thirds it’s height into cutting compost made up of 50/50 seed compost to perlite or grit. This free draining compost mix reduces the chance of the cutting rotting off and encourages it to search for water. • As the shoot has no roots, reducing water loss is vital. So water the pot and place
In the garden
it in a propagator or put a plastic bag over the pot. • The single best way of increasing your cuttings chance of rooting is the addition
• Keep dead heading for a longer display
of heat at the base of the pot using a heated propagator.
of flowers.
• Hormone rooting powder can be helpful but is not routinely necessary.
• With little rain, mulching your borders
• Once rooted pot up in general potting compost, ideally one that has some loam in
after any rain fall can really help.
• Order next years spring bulbs.
it, and then show off your new free plants to friends and family.
• Grow on and plant out next spring, or tie a red ribbon around the pots for a bit of
• Clear algae and blanket weed from
sparkle and use as Christmas presents!
your pond and top up if required.
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TRAVEL
Inspirational
honeymoons Getting married can be an exhausting time and after you’ve planned every item down to the finest detail, you both deserve the honeymoon of a lifetime as reward. Steve Daykin, managing director of a continuous, palm fringed beach of white
East Africa “Safari & Beach”
luxury tour operator Inspirational sand and lapped by crystal clear waters
Kenya and Tanzania are how we probably
Travel, suggests some of the top which stretch to the horizon.
all imagine Africa with open, rolling
picks for your honeymoon...
plains dotted with spreading acacia trees Most resorts are reached from the capital
stretching into the shimmering distance
city of Male by sea-plane, a journey that is
and merging with the big cobalt sky at the
This wonderful collection of desert island exhilarating and part of the experience, with
edge of the horizon. Throw in a prolific
gems is definitely growing in popularity others reached by speedboat.
variety of wildlife and birdlife, excellent
with couples seeking a relaxing and idyllic
guides and trackers and a plethora of
destination. The Maldives consists of 1,190 The essence of a holiday in the Maldives is
small luxurious camps and lodges and
tiny islands spread over 90,000 km2 of the one of luxuriating on a glorious beach, living
you have the perfect safari destination.
The Maldives
Indian Ocean and has around 90 islands by the rhythms of nature and allowing the that host a resort, with each island ringed by caress of the breeze to recharge the soul.
call: 01780 784380
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For the ultimate honeymoon itinerary spend a few days relaxing on a white sand beach. The coastline is nearly 1,000 miles of largely unspoilt beaches lapped by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, dotted with idyllic ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands. Boutique hotels, luxurious little getaways and larger and livelier resorts, dot the beaches, lagoons and islands and provide the perfect finale.
South Africa & Mauritius The permutations for this pairing are endless but a favourite option is to combine a few days in Cape Town with a few days on safari at a private game reserve and then
A short flight away are magnificent game
The Caribbean
finish with a week at a luxury resort on the
reserves where you can encounter the
This is an archipelago of more than 7,000
island of Mauritius.
“big 5” from the comfort and safety of your
islands, islets, reefs, and cays, scattered
4-wheel drive vehicle with highly skilled
like bright, sun-drenched jewels in the
rangers.
Caribbean Sea. Clichés about the Caribbean
Cape Town is a location with very few equals, nestling under a mountain that has
abound, and they are all true. These islands
become one of the icons of travel. The city
To end your honeymoon finish in Mauritius,
really are picture perfect with palm-backed
really has something for everyone – from
a sophisticated island with world-class
white beaches, crystal clear azure waters
lively nightlife to elegant restaurants; from
hotels and superb standards of service etc.
and year round sunshine. The people are
cultural experiences to diving with great
For the beach connoisseur the island is a
friendly and welcoming and the pace of
white sharks; from sailing on the ocean
treasure but between the shores of dazzling
life is laid-back and relaxed. Whether your
to views from the top of Table Mountain.
sand and blue seas is a scenic island with
heaven is five-star luxury, full-on adventure
Accommodation ranges from luxury colonial
extinct volcanoes, lakes, waterfalls, forests
in the jungle or somewhere in between,
hotels to boutique chic properties.
and botanical gardens.
you’re looking at the right destination.
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EVENTS
WHAT’S ON... 8 JULY John Clare Summer Evening at Torpel Field 6pm. http://www.botolphsbarn.org.uk/ langdyke/langdyke-events.htm Bring your picnic and a drink or two and enjoy music, art and wildlife!
8 – 10 JULY Just Dogs Live East of England Showground 01733 234451 www.justdogslive.co.uk
10 JULY Youth Battle of the Bands 6pm. Peterborough Central Park
13 JULY Meet Lesley Pearse, Sam Hayes and Barbara Nadel An evening of Mystery, Suspense and Emotion 7pm. John Clare Theatre, Central Library. Tickets £3 (£2) Available from Central Library or Waterstones Peterborough
LIVE JAZZ RETURNS TO CATHEDRAL SQUARE Shoppers and visitors to the city centre will be entertained by live jazz as free music events return to Cathedral Square this summer.
16 JULY Strawberry Fayre
The schedule of acts is as follows:
2-4pm. Brookside Church (Gunthorpe Road, Peterborough) Admission free.
• 7 July 2011 - Savoy Jazz
6 & 7 AUGUST Thomas’ Big Weekend 01780 784444 www.nvr.org.uk 784444
7 AUGUST Ferry Meadows www.bmcblrally.co.uk
23 – 27 AUGUST CAMRA Beer Festival
• 14 July 2011 - Riverboat Days Duo • 17 July 2011 - The Opus 17 Swing Band • 21 July 2011 - Freddie’s Jazzmen • 24 July 2011 - Wississippi Jazzmen • 28 July 2011 - Savoy Jazz • 31 July 2011 - The Opus 17 Swing Band
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A MEAL FOR 4 and a bottle of house wine
for the Sunday carvery
Send your name, address and telephone number to: charlotte@scenepublishing.co.uk or: The Old School House, Great North Road, Wittering PE8 6BX Closing date 31st July 2011 (T&C’s apply). All entrants details could be passed on to Jimmy Spices to receive further special offers and vouchers. Please let us know on entry if you wish to opt out of receiving these offers and information.
July-August Events in Nene Park Nene Park Trust hosts a range of events for visitors all year round. Here’s what’s happening in the park in July and August. Also, in addition to our usual programme of events, for the first time this year we will be offering “Wild Wednesdays” every Wednesday in August giving parents the opportunity to bring their children along to take part in a range of free drop-in activities. With something different every week this promises to be a great way of relieving summer holiday boredom!
Sunday 10th and 24th July Great Ouse Kite Flyers – Club fly in.
Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July Romans Weekend at Ferry Meadows
Ferry Meadows Country Park
Ferry Meadows Country Park
The clubs regular meeting place for kite flying. Times: 10am-4pm Meet at: Coney Meadow Cost: free Booking: Essential. Please contact the Great Ouse Kite Flyers via www.gokf.co.uk
Come along and join Peterborough Museum at Romans Weekend Ferry Meadows, for two days packed full of fun and activities for all the family! Times: 10am-4pm
Friday 22nd July Guided walk with a ranger
• Join in with the Children’s clay workshop and follow the trail
Ferry Meadows Country Park Join Park Rangers for a Guided Walk around Ferry Meadows & surrounding areas, giving you a chance to see things of interest along the way and to be able to ask questions about the park. Times: 1.30am-4:30pm Meet at: Location to be confirmed at time of booking. Cost: free
• Meet Roman soldiers who will tell you what life is like in the Roman Army
www.neneparktrust.org.uk
Booking: Essential. Please call the Nene Park Trust on 01733 234193 or e-mail visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk
Friday 25th July Fire by Friction Ferry Meadows Country Park Come and try your hand at using a wooden bow and drill and a shoe lace to make a hot ember which you can then turn into a flame. Join Park Ranger David Linscott as he shows you this old, difficult but fun technique. Times: 10:30am-12:00pm Meet at: Location to be confirmed at time of booking. Cost: free Booking: Essential. Please call the Nene Park Trust on 01733 234193 or e-mail visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk Telephone: Telephone: 01780 01780 783613 783613 | July | July 20112011
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FAMILY SCENE
FAMILY & craft Flag Fen Summer Opening Flag Fen, which is now part of Vivacity Culture and Leisure, re-opens to the public on Saturday 2 July at 11am, with an exciting line-up of events and activities.
Book giveaway Fun, educational and bubbling over
A new summer holiday programme has just been announced, with children’s craft activities taking place each weekday morning (10.30am – 12.30pm) from 25 July until 26 August. There will be different themes each week, including Romans, Beasts, Bugs & Butterflies, and Brilliant Bronze Age. Flag Fen provides a fascinating insight into our Bronze Age past. It is one of Europe’s most important archaeological sites, where the preserved remains of a 3,500 year old causeway and many amazing objects have been uncovered, including England’s oldest wheel!
with creativity, My Art Book is a superb introduction for young children to the history and styles of art. With over 50 simple but effective projects from mosaics inspired by Diego Rivera to figure sculptures in the style of Henry Moore and Aboriginal Dreamtime art. Projects include making earth colours like those used in cave art, creating a jungle collage and an African mask.
Each
project shows the equipment needed, with step-by-step photography and clear instructions guiding children through the process of making their own piece of art. My Art Book is out now priced at £9.99. Thanks to Dorling Kinsley we have a copy to give away to one lucky reader. Email naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk with your name, age and address by the 25 July 2011.
During the summer holidays the site is open 10am - 5pm seven days a week. Admission is £5 for adults, £4.50 for Seniors, £3.75 for children or students and £13.75 for families. Summer family pass £25.
Summer Craft Pressing Flowers You can press flowers with a special flower press or just using blotting paper and heavy books. You should only pick flowers from your garden. It is against the Countryside Code to remove plants from the countryside and wild flowers should always be left for the enjoyment of everyone. When selecting flowers to press always choose those that are looking at their best. 1. Removing moisture is the key, so begin by collecting flowers when they are dry 2. Lay the flowers flat between two pieces of blotting paper 3. Place the paper between two pieces of cardboard 4. Place the two pieces of paper between two pieces of cardboard 5. Place the layers into a flower press as follows, cardboard, paper, flowers, paper & cardboard 6. Tighten the wing nuts and leave to dry for a few days Alternatively place the flowers between sheets of blotting or flower preserving paper and place inside a large book such as the phone book and leave for a few days. Be careful to use enough plain paper sheets to protect books from staining.
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REVIEW
New Citroën C4 Exclusive HDi 150 By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Writer Twitter: @barnesclaymedia
THREE
QUARTERS
of
drivers
(29
Designed to meet the needs of 5-door hatchback users, all
million) admit they are now using
revamped C4 diesel models qualify for free road tax in the first
their cars less, with roughly two
year. They are also powered by an extensive range of efficient
thirds (62 per cent) saying that
powerplants - three petrol engines and four HDi diesel units.
the cost of motoring is to blame,
Power output ranges from a refined 90bhp to a punchy 155bhp.
according to new research.
My test car was the Exclusive HDi 2.0 150 6-speed manual -
The study by Santander Credit Cards reveals that the soaring
a 0-62mph sprint of 8.6 seconds. A fun drive, yes, but more
cost of motoring is forcing drivers off the road, with nearly
impressive was the average fuel consumption of over 56mpg. If
half (46 per cent) using their vehicles for essential journeys
it was my car I’d also feel good about the 20,000 mile service
only. More than a fifth (22 per cent) are ditching their cars for
intervals - it all helps with the monthly bills.
a quick and comfortable car with a top speed of 129mph and
environmental reasons, while 16 per cent are simply avoiding Looks-wise, the C4’s profile and balanced proportions give a
heavy traffic.
clear impression of strength and stability. Defined and flowing Many journeys, however, simply cannot be avoided, particularly
surfaces, such as the purposeful front end and rear spoiler,
for motorists living in rural areas. For drivers who have no
hint at the model’s optimised aerodynamics. Chrome detailing
alternative but to use their car, one of the latest motors to
combines with dynamic headlight styling and sculpted alloy
consider investing in is the thrifty new Citroën C4.
wheels for a sophisticated road presence.
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Inside, the high quality of the new C4’s interior finish is apparent from the soft-touch material on top of the dashboard and the generous amounts of chrome around the dials and vents. Behind the wheel, the car delivers precise control and an accomplished drive. The new C4’s cockpit immediately releases a feeling of on-road confidence, and personal comfort can be tailored to individual requirements, with changeable instrument display colours and sound alerts. One of the safest vehicles in its class, the C4 has been awarded the maximum 5-star Euro NCAP rating, including a 97% score in the ‘Safety Assist’ category - the highest score for any vehicle of its type. The latest Citroën C4 is available now with three well-specified trims - VTR, VTR+ and Exclusive - and is priced at just £15,595, rising to £21,495 for the range-topping 2.0HDi 150hp Exclusive.
PROS ‘N’ CONS • • • •
FAST FACTS • • • •
Max speed: 129 mph 0-62 mph: 8.6 secs Combined mpg: 56.5 Engine: 1997cc, 4 cylinder, diesel (high pressure fuel injection)
• • • •
Economical 4 Fun drive 4 Very comfortable 4 Stiff competition from Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra 6
Max. power (bhp): 150 at 3750 rpm Max. torque (lb.ft): 251 at 2000 rpm CO2: 130 g/km Price from: £21,495 on the road
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Georgina Younger, THE ONE GROUP’s first apprentice.
Local recruitment company launch apprenticeship scheme Peterborough based recruitment company THE ONE GROUP have recently announced the launch of an apprenticeship scheme. The scheme will support the Chancellor’s recent appeal for British companies to generate high-value placements, in a bid to help the 963,000 16-24 year olds who are out of work. THE ONE GROUP’s apprenticeship scheme is a chance for the Cambridge and Peterborough based recruitment specialists to invest in young people struggling to find work. The company are offering outside training and qualifications alongside a salaried role, providing a fantastic opportunity for young people to get the training they need to build a successful career. With youth unemployment remaining at near record levels, with more than one in five young people out of work, Anthony Barnes Director of THE ONE GROUP commented, “Our apprenticeship scheme is a chance for us to invest in young people helping them to create new opportunities for themselves. We’re a recruitment business so we could easily have found an Administration Assistant with plenty of experience but we wanted to go the extra mile to help young people, like our apprentice Georgina get their first step on the career ladder.” For further information, please contact Kara Rigby at: krigby@theonegroup.co.uk NOTES: THE ONE GROUP is a specialist recruitment and performance improvement business with offices in Peterborough and Cambridge. We provide specialist recruitment services and help organisations drive business performance improvement through their people.
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SPORT
24 HOUR FOOTBALL Charity 24 has been formed to raise awareness and funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care, a cause close to the hearts of the organisers. The organising team consists of Chris Grant, Mimi Bunn, Mamun Ali
and
Ben
Westerman.
Guy
Walton from Stamford AFC has been involved in the planning from the outset.
One of the first main events is a 24 hour
On the day there will be ex-pro’s,
In the build up to the match we will
football match. The concept of the match
celebrities and some extra special guests
be doing a 48 hour trip in late October
is simple - two teams will play every 45
coming down during the 24 hours to play,
around the UK visiting every English
minutes, when the first final whistle is
watch and support the event.
Premier League ground, picking up gifts
blown, the next two teams will come on
such as signed shirts etc.. these will then
and play and so on. Teams must have at
The aim of the event is to bring the whole
be auctioned off at during the after match
least 11 players with a maximum squad
community together to support a cause
celebrations and presentations.
of 15.
that has sadly affected us all at some time in our lives. At Charity 24 we aim
To be part of this fantastic event,
The match is being
to get everybody involved, regardless of
contact Charity 24 via the website or
played at Stamford
sex, age, ability or disability. During the
email charity24hrfootball@live.co.uk
AFC in Lincolnshire,
24 hours there will a number of activities
www.charity24.co.uk
kick-off is 6pm Friday
such as face painting for the kids and
4th May 2012 and the final whistle is
games like beat the keeper.
6pm Saturday 5th May.
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Ryan’s Football Preview Email me your thoughts to: ryan@semplesoccer.co.uk and visit: www.semple-soccer.co.uk where I will post all my responses.
The fact that there is very little or no
all but completed and with the retirement
Man City
competitive action to be discussed be it
of Edwin Van Der Sar United have swooped
Quite predictably Roberto Mancini’s
at home, in the workplace or wherever
for Atletico Madrid’s young keeper David
side have been linked to almost every
this summer means attentions are
De Gea. A battle for the signatures of
top player this summer, given the fact
even more focussed to the new Premier
Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez, Wesley
that they can probably outbid any other
League season, starting August 13th.
Sneijder and Luka Modric also continue
possible suitor in a bidding war. Having
This often means transfers to and from
and with the transfer window not closing
said that, Mancini has proved during his
your club, whether they are fact, or
until the end of August, there will be plenty
time at Eastlands that he won’t spend
complete fabrication, it doesn’t matter
more activity I suspect.
Sheikh Mansour’s billions stupidly and
one bit. All we care about is being linked with, and hopefully signing the best players for our club. Here is a preview of the possible major signings of some of our top sides.
will only target players who will fit into
Chelsea It’s been widely regarded that the blues will have a huge overhaul of their ageing squad this year and have been linked with a number of top players. At the time
Man United
of writing Roman Abramovich has yet to
Sir Alex Fergusons has recently been
appoint a manager after Carlo Ancelotti’s
quiet in the transfer market, despite the
sacking but once this is sorted expect a
huge fee of £80 million pounds received
lot of movement in and possibly out of
from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo in
Stamford Bridge. Although a bid of £22
2009. This year though Ferguson has
million pounds has been rejected by Spurs
already been busy with some potentially
for Luka Modric I doubt that will quash
fantastic recruits. Phil Jones, the 19 year
their interest and the rumoured fancy of
old Blackburn defender has arrived for a
Brazilian star Neymar, Dutchman Wesley
fee in the region of £18 million pounds;
Sneijder and Qpr’s Adel Taarabt plus
Ashley Young’s transfer from Aston Villa is
others will keep them busy all summer.
his plan to make City a success at home and abroad. One of the biggest things that need sorting is the future of homesick Carlos Tevez, as his stay or departure will obviously affect potential targets. At the moment they seem favourites to sign Man United target Alexis Sanchez as well as Argetine forward Javier Pastore. One thing is certain; they won’t be resting on their laurels despite spending hundreds of millions in recent times and finally winning their first trophy, (The FA Cup) in 35 years.
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