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Contents
Peterborough Music Making 4 Race for Life 6 Rotary Clubs in Stamford 8&9 Book reviews with Freya North 10&11 World Book Night Giveaway 11 Smile again with Snowbrite 14 Garden Scene 17 Interiors - Make An Entrance 18&19
Digital Switchover 25 Travel - Off The Beaten Track 26&27 Recipe with The Plough Inn 28 U3A Stamford 29 Mother’s Day Muffins 31 Motoring – Citroen DS3 34&35 What’s On 36&37 Local Directory 42&43
to our first edition of the Spring, as we see signs of such a colourful season popping up, stunning bright yellow daffodils, tall varied colour tulips and dainty looking snowdrops. Keeping on the outdoor theme, we have introduced our new Garden Scene (p17) to inspire you to get your wellies on and those secateurs out! This month we have brought you Mother’s Day book reviews from Freya North (p10/11), a recipe for yummy alternative muffins (road tested in our offices!) for those of us who can’t tolerate gluten. Stamford events are in their plenty over the next month or so; Stamford Corn Exchange (p37), Stamford Arts Centre (p36) and Mama Liz (p24) as well as a collective of musicians in Peterborough in early May (p4) – so many dates for your diaries! For those book worms in Stamford, Naomi has a great giveaway of six copies of Killing Floor by Lee Child as part of World Book night – see page 11 for more information. Get those entries in quick! Enjoy this edition and keep us posted on your events and news! Heidi Naomi heidi@scenepublishing.co.uk naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk Do you have a community event to publicise in the Scene? Are you involved in the local community and would like us to support you through the magazine? We have worked with local Rotary groups, authors, museums, town councils and charities in helping to raise their profile and bring local information to local readers. To help to expand this work further, we need you to get in touch. Send through details by post to Naomi Hand, Scene Magazines, The Old School House, Great North Road, Wittering PE8 6BX Or email naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk Telephone: 01780 783613 | March 2011
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A Free Showcase of musical talent in Peterborough On 7th May 10am – 4 pm central Peterborough will be ‘alive to the sound of music’ with over 800 performers, from 18 different groups from around the city, sharing their enthusiasm for active music making Five year old PETERBOROUGH MUSIC MAKING was formed to support its member groups to share musical experiences and help them to develop their considerable musical talents. To date there are 22 member groups. This is a great opportunity to see, hear and even try some of the musical activities that are regularly going on in and around Peterborough. In the MUSICAL SHOWCASE event, performed by all ages, Orchestras, Bands, Indian drummers, Clog dancers, Barbershop groups and Choral singers of all sorts will be performing from 10 am to 4 pm in Queensgate, Cathedral Square, and in and around St John’s Church on Cathedral Square.
www.peterboroughmusicmaking.org.uk Liz Noble, Secretary Peterborough Music Making Email: liznoble@lineone.net T: 01778 342855
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Devonports Kitchens & Bathrooms can celebrate its latest success with the expansion of the locally based business, as it welcomes its newest member of staff, trainee fitter, Lewis Hall and also experienced fitter Steve Threadgill. A second team of fitters allows Stephen & Sarah Devonport to continue to grow the business and meet the increased demand from local homeowners wanting to improve their kitchens and bathrooms. Stephen has over ten years experience in the kitchen and bathroom industry and brings his desire to be able to offer customers tailored solutions, with quality products and fitting. The showroom opened in July 2009 and brings Wentworth kitchens to South Lincolnshire. These kitchens are made to order by skilled craftsmen and all offer a 10 year guarantee providing each customer with peace of mind for present and future. Whether you are looking for an entire new bath or shower room or a smaller change such as a radiator or mirror, Devonports can help you. Devonports are also part of the local community through the sponsorship of the Under 9’s Deeping Rangers Football team. The showroom can be found in Deeping St James, open six days a week from Monday to Saturday from 10am – 5pm.
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LOCAL WOMEN URGED TO ‘JOIN THE GIRLS’ AT RACE FOR LIFE 2011 Join the girls to help beat cancer by entering Tesco and Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Stamford. Organisers want local women to recruit their mums, sisters, daughters, aunties, friends and workmates now the Stamford event has opened for entries. By registering now, you will have plenty of time to plan and fundraise together before the big day out. This year Race for Life in Stamford takes place at the Burghley House, on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th May. Last year 4095 women took part and raised an incredible £225,643. In 2011, organisers are encouraging 7820 women to put their best feet forward and raise £523,638. Race for Life is the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event series where all the money raised goes to fund Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work. Women of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities join together to walk, jog or run 5k or 10k to raise money to help beat cancer. All women are welcome, regardless of whether they are taking part on their own or as part of a group. Enter via www.raceforlife.org or by calling 0871 641 1111. Since Race for Life began an incredible 5.4 million participants across the UK raised over £362 million to fund the work of over 4,000 researchers, doctors and nurses dedicated to helping more people beat cancer.
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The Rotary Club of Stamford - Trust Fund
Rotary Club of Stamford St Martin’s Stamford St Martins Rotary Club was formed in May 2001. Membership is made up of professional people who meet weekly to discuss ongoing projects for charity and the community whilst enjoying each other’s company. The club motto is ‘Fun with a Purpose’. The current charities that Rotary St Martin’s support are; • Polio Eradication • Evergreen Trust The Evergreen Care Trust was established in May 2005 and aims to promote healthy ageing by providing physical, mental and spiritual support for the ageing and vulnerable within the church and wider community from their bases in Stamford and Bourne. www.evergreen.org.uk The Myosotis Trust The Myosotis Trust was founded to improve the physical, spiritual and mental health of the orphaned, the old, the young, the sick and the poor of Barlad in Eastern Romania. Their philosophy is to provide opportunity for change. They want to develop a self sufficient Romanian based charity to continue this work for the future and to enable these people to help themselves. www.myosotistrust.org.uk • • •
The Rotary Club of Stamford Trust Fund is used to help not only local companies and individuals, but also to respond to international disasters and cries for help. Aquaboxes and tents have been sent to Haiti and the South Pacific following their disastrous earthquakes. A major project has involved post-tsunami relief in Sri Lanka: this included the supply last year of more than 10 tons of donated school books, following the destruction of schools and libraries, provision of water supplies, and contributions to the artificial limb centre. This year the club has collated eight tonnes and is aiming to make that one dozen. The club is looking for sponsorship of up to £1200 to pay for the shipping of the books to Sri Lanka - can anyone out there help with a few hundred pounds - or even the whole £1200?! On a more local front, funds have been raised for Help for Heroes, there is involvement in the national Young Chef competition and there are many who have benefited from the hard work and generosity of Rotarians. In the last year alone, The Evergreen Care Trust, Rutland Sailability, The Kingsmill Centre for the Handicapped and two pre schools were recipients of equipment or funds from our club, and several individuals have benefited from being on self-improvement and confidence building courses or have been given assistance to help them in their endeavours.
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Freya North’s Top 3 Reads For Mothers Day
Author of 10 bestselling novels and winner of the Romantic Novel of the Year, Freya’s 11th novel, Chances, is published on March 31st
MUM KNOWS BEST by M and J Hanks Square Peg, 3rd March 2011, £8.99 There’s a big market for these type of books – the Dangerous Book For Boys being the most famous. What I loved about this book is that it’s full of down-to-earth helpful hints. It’s the sort of book I keep in the loo but once you dip in, you find yourself absorbed for hours. In our lives, where we assume we have to buy a gadget or gimmick for every task, this book is a wonderful and useful reminder that there’s a better, cheaper and more practical alternative. Every domestic dilemma is catered for with no-nonsense instructions. Stained mugs or cups? Rub in a little kitchen salt with water. Dirty microwave? Pop in several lemon slices in a bowl of water and cook on high for a few minutes. Watermarks on wood? Rub in some mayo, butter or marg, leave overnight and wipe off. Most useful for my household is a whole section on stains. I’m just summoning up the courage to try the remedy for my lost voice – an egg yolk mixed with the juice of a lemon and hefty spoonful of caster sugar… Watch this space! NEW BEGINNINGS by FERN BRITTON HarperCollins 17th March 2011, £12.99 This is Fern’s debut novel and she takes as her theme the dilemma of how to have a career but also be a good mother. Her likeable heroine, Christie Lynch, is a journalist and single mother of two when she gets a lucky break – an appearance on a daytime TV talk show, the fabulously named Tart Talk. Spotted by a successful talent agent, Christie’s life changes in an instant when she lands a high-profile presenting job. She loves her new job - at last she can afford to mend her leaking roof and treat her children. But as her career soars she has to spend more and more time away from home, from her children and from the burgeoning relationship she was forming with Richard, a single dad. Written with warmth, insight and humour, the book charts Christie’s journey as a mother and career woman – amd the choices and the sacrifices she must make will ring true for many readers.
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THE WORLD ACCORDING TO LUBKA by LAURIE GRAHAM. Quercus, £7.99 Laurie Graham is one of my favourite authors – and greatly underrated. My mum and I often read her books at the same time. Graham is an author with a huge heart, a brilliant turn of phrase razor sharp wit – and she always finds fascinating subjects whether fictitious or historical (Gone With The Windsors – a fictitious diary set around the time of the Abdication – is one of my all time favourite books). This is her most recent novel and it’s gorgeous – both tender yet laugh-out-loud. Beryl Wexler left Pittsburgh for London, changed her name to Buzz and is now top of her game in the music PR business. But she’s forty-two and suddenly, instead of looking after the hippest new bands, she’s must go on tour with the Gorni Grannies Bulgarian singers of a certain age. These ladies may not be the tantrum-throwing celebs Buzz is used to, but they present other challenges. How to stop Lubka straining yogurt through her knee highs? How to dissuade Kichka from stealing everything not nailed to the floor? Fuelled by copious shots of home-brewed plum rakia, Buzz and Lubka address life’s ups and down. It’s a wonderful, funny, warm tale of the friendship between women, whatever their age. Read it while your mum reads her copy.
World Book Night; Book Giveaway with Naomi from the Scene magazines In late 2010, World Book Night (WBN) launched their most ambitious and far-reaching celebration of adult books and reading, ever attempted in the UK and Ireland, by offering to giveaway one million books. The book give-away comprises 40,000 copies of each of the 25 carefully selected titles, given away by 20,000 ‘givers’, who each distribute their chosen title on or around World BookNight, 5 March. I successfully applied to become a ‘giver’ and have 48 copies of the award winning Killing Floor by Lee Child to giveaway. I adore Lee Child books, fast paced crime / thriller novels, and want to offer this opportunity to share copies of his first novel with you. I have a carefully crafted list of recipients, part of my WBN commitment, and that includes readers of the Scene magazines. Just email your details to naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk and six readers of the Stamford Scene will receive one copy each, as close to World Book Night as is possible!
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Stamford Shoestring Theatre will once again set out to delight audiences with Brian Friel’s masterpiece Translations at Stamford Arts Centre from 8 to 12 March. The setting is Donegal in 1833. In the remote Gaelic-speaking community of Baile Beag, a detachment of Royal Engineers arrives to make the first Ordnance Survey of the district. Part of its task is to change the traditional place names into English. At the same time, local Irish schools are to be replaced by free national schools where English is to be taught. Most of the Irish can’t speak English and the English ‘Sappers’ don’t speak Gaelic. With masterly irony, the play is written entirely in English but the author skilfully helps us understand that the Gaelic speakers are talking in their own language. This shows how much is lost in ‘translation’ and how inadequate words can be in bridging the divide between cultures. Brian Friel interweaves the universal themes of loss of language and national identity into a drama which unfolds with humour and compassion. At its heart is a haunting love story proving that some forms of communication can speak louder than words. Tickets priced at £8 (£7 concessions) from Box Office 01780 763203
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A New independent Cancer Care Lincolnshire & Cambridge charity shop has opened on Broad Street in Stamford and is appealing for urgent stock donations of furniture, cloths, brick a brac, books, CD’s, jewellery and toys. The shop also has specialist wigs and hats available to purchase, for people suffering from hair loss due to medical treatments. Cancer Care Lincs & Cambridge aims to fundraise for Marie Curie, to help relieve the needs of people who have Cancer and other related illnesses in the Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire area, by providing a palliative care service within their own homes. The shop will also continue to fundraise for Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge. For more information on donating stock or becoming a volunteer for this charity please contact; Zoe Tel: 01780 756968 E:cancercarelincsandcambs@gmail.com
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The Garden Scene March - bleak and dormant but then a dusting of white as snowdrops unfurl, the sweet citrus scent of Witch Hazel floating on the breeze, a bash of yellow from an early primrose, spring is but a whisper away. Much to do in the garden!
The Ornamental Garden * Now is the time to prune your Wisteria. Prune back to two buds on all laterals/side shoots. * Late flowering clematis, prune to 30cm and mulch. * To borders apply a generous layer of mulch after a winter tidy. There are a number of options available, home-made compost, well rotted farm manure, composted bark. * Annual mulching is one of the secrets to successful borders, improving soil structure and retaining moisture, both vital factors to keep plants growing healthily.
* Grass still grows all be it slowly through the winter so if we have a dry week give a light trim with cutting blades raised high to keep your lawn in check. * Prune your roses.
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* Apply a general fertiliser like blood, fish and bone to all fruit trees and bushes. * If your soil allows, towards the end of the month try a short row of early potatoes under horticultural fleece for an early crop. Also, direct in the ground sow early peas, broad beans, beetroot, radish, spinach and spring onion. * On a warm window sill or in a propagator sow peppers, aubergines, cucumbers/ tomatoes. In a glass house, summer cabbage, and lettuce. * Keep feeding the birds they’re your free caterpillar, slug and snail control! Plant of the month. For me a must have plant for the winter garden is the shrub Hamamelis, or which hazel. Flowers are exquisitely delicate papery tassels, from yellow to red and orange with a subtle citrus scent, most flowering now, some in the autumn. Easy to grow, it prefers lighter soils and does well in semi shade or full sun. With no routine pruning needed this is a wonderful plant to brighten up any dreary winter’s day. By Joseph Whitehead
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Flooring Think about the volume of traffic and how
much cleaning will be required when considering which flooring to choose. If you are having carpet make sure you get a hardwearing, stain resistant one with good underlay. You don’t have to choose a dark carpet, just make sure you have the facility for people to wipe their feet properly before they enter. If you are opting for a wooden or tiled floor, a non-slip door mat is essential and remember, only use a runner if it is necessary and there are no tripping hazards.
Function Next regard the function of the area - have
Make an entrance By Sue Hessom
We welcome our family and friends into our homes through the hallway. As it’s the first internal part of our home that they see it’s important that it gives the right impression. Too many people neglect this space with the excuse - ‘its just a walkthrough’. It might be just a walkthrough, but a badly designed hallway can leave your home feeling unwelcome, no matter what design surprises you may have hidden behind closed doors. Hallways come in various shapes and sizes and can be one of the hardest areas to decorate successfully, so give your design ideas some serious thought and do some research. Once you have an idea of the image you want to achieve, stand at your front door to visualise exactly how you are going to create your look.
Colours Remember that there are no rules when it comes to decorating your home, so don’t be afraid to inject some of your personality into your hall area. Many people still choose white walls to help keep the space light and airy, but with high traffic volume the walls can soon start to look shabby and dirty, so only opt for white walls if you are happy to maintain them. Instead, why not consider painting the hallway two colours - one dark, one light. Paint all the walls that are left facing; light, and all the right facing ones; dark - this will not only add visual interest but will help to create a feeling of warmth and open space. If you are adamant in having wallpaper in your hallway, why not try something different? Find a wallpaper that reflects you and put it on the stair wall only. Then add some framed pieces of the wallpaper to the opposite wall - not only will this will look fantastic but the overall effect will not be too heavy.
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you got room for furniture or storage items? Consider this carefully as the last thing you want is for people to struggle getting in or out of your home. Console tables can look nice in a hallway and are functional for displaying fresh flowers and storing post and keys - just make sure your purchase the right size and don’t go too big. If you are struggling to find one that meets your needs, why not consider making one yourself? Likewise, if you want coats and shoes to be stored search the internet for some clever storage solutions - there are plenty out there that are multi-functional and take up minimal space.
Finishing Touches Accessories should always complement your
décor. Mirrors are brilliant for reflecting natural light and will help any area look wider. Display some unusual pieces of art to get people talking, or use black and white photographs in the same finished frames; or a themed display of pictures to generate an area of interest. Finally, think about the small finishing touches that will complete your look and help create that wow factor - replace boring white plastic light switches and plug sockets with trendy silver ones. And if you can’t afford to update your radiator, either paint it or consider purchasing a radiator cover.
Lighting If you have natural light coming into the hall-
way, try not to block it out. Think about your window coverings and try to keep them to a minimum. However, if you like the idea of heavy curtains, design it so they can be pulled back during the day to let the light flood in. If you have no natural light, consider replacing full wooden internal doors with half glass ones - you will be surprised at the difference it makes. If you have a high ceiling then don‘t be afraid to showcase a stunning chandelier. If not, think about adding spot lights to the ceiling and stairs, or use a couple of strategically placed lamps to add an array of artificial light.
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The Digital Switchover and what it may mean for you… The way you watch your favourite TV programmes is changing. The government will turn off the traditional analogue TV signal, region by region, between 2008 and 2012, to allow all TV services to go digital. Traditional analogue is where you can only receive BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and possibly Channel 5. If you receive Anglia News then you are in the ‘Anglian Region’ and the analogue transmitter will be switched off in April 2011. If you receive Central News, then you are in the ‘Central Region’ which will be switched off in May 2011. If you live in north Lincolnshire you may receive Yorkshire television and this will be switched off in July 2011. Any TV that is not converted to receive digital when the digital switchover happens will no longer be able to receive TV programmes. I can’t get Freeview at the moment, what does the digital switchover mean for me? Almost everyone will get Freeview. By switching off the old analogue signal, the power for digital signals can be increased; so all households that can get analogue will be able to get digital.
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Fresh off the muddy festival fields Pennyless are happily taking up residence in the Back Room at Mama Liz’s to provide jiggety St. Patricks Day tunes
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If I don’t do anything, what will happen? If you do not have digital TV when your area switches over, you won’t be able to watch TV.You must make sure every TV, including those in bedrooms or the kitchen, is connected to a set top box or replaced with a TV that has a digital tuner. What features does digital TV offer for those with sight and hearing problems? Some digital boxes have special access features such as subtitles, signing and audio description for people with sight or hearing problems. For more information you can contact the RNIB on 0845 766 9999 or the RNID on 0808 808 0123.
Will switching to digital affect my TV licence? No, the TV licensing requirements for digital television are the same as for analogue; you will continue to pay it as before. What if I live in a block of flats? If you share an aerial then this may need to be converted to receive digital television, but this is the responsibility of your letting agent or landlord. Will analogue radio be affected by digital switchover? The analogue radio service is unaffected by the digital TV switchover. But everyone with a television will be able to benefit from digital radio which they can listen to through their television set. I have a HD TV; will I be ready for digital? HDTV provides a sharper screen image than standard definition pictures. An HD-ready TV does not necessarily include an integrated digital TV and vice versa, so look for the ‘digital tick’ logo. I would like to go digital so what do I do now? The “Switchover” process may generate opportunities for doorstep crime. This can include bogus workmen, unsolicited sales call, rogue tradesmen, mis-selling, as well as distraction burglary methods such as “I need to tune your television” or “your aerial won’t work”. Digital UK has included crime prevention messages in all of their publicity, which includes stating that no-one representing their company will call on a householder without an appointment so please be vigilant and do not become a victim.
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• CARPETS • WOOD • VINYL • CERAMIC TILING
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This great gooey chocolate pudding can be made up to 3 days before cooking. 10oz butter 10oz dark chocolate 10 eggs, 5 whole and 5 egg yolks 4 ½oz caster sugar 2oz plain flour
White Chocolate Ice Cream
• 300ml Milk • 150ml double cream • 3tbsp glucose syrup • 3 eggs yolks • 1 ½oz caster sugar • 2oz white chocolate chips 1. Put the milk, cream and glucose in a pan and bring to a simmer. 2. Beat the eggs and sugar together until pale. 3. Add the milk mixture and bring to the boil. 4. Fold in the white chocolate until melted. 5. Sieve the mixture, cool and churn in an ice cream machine. 6. This works best in an ice cream machine but can be put into lidded container but should be mixed every 20 minutes.
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1. Melt butter and chocolate together in a glass bowl over a saucepan of heating water. 2. Beat the 5 eggs and 5 yolks with the caster sugar until pale and fluffy. 3. Add the melted chocolate and butter to the eggs and sugar. 4. Then add the flour and gently fold together to keep the mixture light. 5. Butter and flour 6-8 Dariole moulds or ramekins dishes. Portions will depend on the size of the dish. 6.Add the mixture then pop into the oven (gas mark 6, 400f, 200.c. ) for 15-20 minutes.
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The beginning... In 1981, Cambridge University academic Peter Laslett hosted a conference in Cambridge to discuss the possibility of bringing the U3A to Britain. The conference attracted the social entrepreneur Michael Young, whose many initiatives include the Consumers Association and the Open University. It also produced an invitation from the BBC for Eric Midwinter, director of the Centre for Policy on Ageing, to be interviewed on the radio programme You and Yours on July 22 1981. That short interview was the first chance anyone outside a small circle of educationalists had to hear about the U3A, and it brought an avalanche of 400 letters. U3A is a self-help, self-funding local group which buys in very little and provides and produces almost everything from within its own resources. Each Group is self financing except for a new Group’s inaugural meeting and for the Entertainment put on by
The puddings should be nice and moist inside. Serve with cream, crème fraiche or if you’re feeling really adventurous, try making my white chocolate ice cream to go with it. Chefs note: don’t bin your 5 spare egg whites, make some Meringues!
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U3A groups in Stamford Stamford U3A 01780 752755 Welland (Stamford) U3A 01778 347569 Telephone: 01780 783613 | March 2011
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Lemon & Poppyseed Muffins A great ‘free from gluten & milk’ recipe Lemon and Poppyseed Muffins, perfect for lovely mums! • 190 g flour, plain (Dove Farm, Gluten Free) • 165 g caster sugar • ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda • 1 tablespoon lime(s), zest • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds • 300 ml rice or oat milk • 2 tablespoon Pure free from spread, melted • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
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METHOD Preheat oven to Gas Mark 6/200°C/400°F. Place 12 muffin cup liners in muffin cups. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and sugar in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk. Stir in lemon rind and poppy seeds; make a well in centre of mixture. Combine rice or oak milk, spread, and egg; stir well
Mother’s Day ...for more than one day Mother’s Day is the excuse to spoil your Mum, but of course all busy Mum’s want to feel special all year round. How about the gift that keeps giving all year round? Here are some ideas on presents that won’t just last for one day. • Favourite magazine subscription • Send a few flowers
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with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan for 5 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Place on wire rack to cool completely.
• a seasonal plant every month • Monthly lunch treat • Make your own vouchers • Breakfast in bed • Trip to the cinema • Outing to favourite museum • Shopping trip & spending money too! You know Mum best, so pick what suits her, not what suits you! Telephone: 01780 783613 | March 2011
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Wednesday afternoon Tea Dance Coronation Hall, Halfleet, Market Deeping
(Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month) General Ballroom & Sequence Dancing in a fun and friendly atmosphere 2-4pm - £3 per person
An evening of General Ballroom & Sequence Dancing with organist Robert Davies
Saturday 14th May - 7.30pm – 11pm Coronation Hall, Halfleet, Market Deeping Ploughmans, Raffle, Licensed Bar £12 per person Tickets to be purchased by 30th April 2011
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Sunday social evening every 2nd Sunday of the month General Ballroom & Sequence Dancing 7.30pm – 10.30pm - £5 per person Coronation Hall, Halfleet, Market Deeping
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The DS3 is also packed with technology to further entertain and assist the driver. For portable music players, the car can be kitted out with auxiliary, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. MyWay, Citroën’s integrated widescreen colour satellite navigation system, can be specified - and for excellent acoustic performance, a new eight-speaker Hi-Fi system creates a rich audio experience in the cabin. The Citroën DS3 is a great alternative to other ‘premium’ small cars like the Mini, Fiat 500 and Alfa Romeo MiTo. It is also competitively priced, starting at just £12,100 for the petrol VTi 95hp DSign, rising to £16,300 for the top-of-therange petrol THP 150hp and diesel HDi 110hp DSport models. The DS3 certainly doesn’t look like any other car on the road today – so if you’re in the market for a supermini, and being noticed is on the agenda, then this charismatic Citroën could be for you!
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DS3 DSport 1.6i 16V 150 It’s great to feel 17 years old again. That’s how I felt driving the Citroën DS3 – and it’s no bad thing because it shows that the French offering is a fun, funky and lively motor. All good things as
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Max speed: 133 mph 0-62 mph: 7.3 secs Combined mpg: 42.2 Engine layout: 1598cc 4 cylinder 16v petrol
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Max. power (bhp): 155 at 6000 rpm Max. torque (lb.ft): 177 at 1400 rpm CO2: 155 g/km Price: £16,300 OTR
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far as I’m concerned. The 1.6i 16v 150 sport version, on test here, was a blast to drive. It rips up the black stuff with aggression and grips corners with ease. Its 17 inch alloy wheels let some road rumble into the cabin at speed and the interior is a bit cramped, but it’s no big deal, because the DS3 delivers such an engaging drive that you forget all about the niggles. However, the DS3 isn’t all about being a boy-racer. The car delivers a sophisticated and comfortable ride, and quality is evident inside and out. On the ever important safety front, the Citroën DS3 has a five star Euro NCAP rating for
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occupant protection; high levels of standard safety equipment include six airbags, a reinforced body structure and two IsoFix child seat anchorage points. One of the best aspects of the compact Citroën is that it redefines ‘bespoke’ motoring with an unrivalled choice of personalisation options - to reflect each driver’s individual performance, style and technology preferences. That means no DS3 need ever be the same, thanks to the array of different option combinations available. Customers can specify exterior and interior colour variations, materials, finishes, trims and equipment - even the key fob is tailored to the driver’s chosen body or roof colour. So, the Citroën can be masculine and sporty or feminine and chic. My test car was in sport red and onyx black with ‘urban-tribe’ roof graphics, white wheels and a personalised number plate spelling out ‘BOY’. That was enough to satisfy me that I was in a more male oriented car!
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Pertencia: Foursight Theatre Company
Tuesday 15 March. 8pm Tickets: £11 (£10, £7.50 students and groups) Performed by six actors and one musician, is by turns lyrical and grotesque; poignant and funny. Suitable for ages 14+. Contains strong language
GERRY ACROSS THE MERSEY WITH GERRY & THE PACEMAKERS FRIDAY 4TH MARCH 7.30PM - TICKETS £17.50
ANNIE JR WEDS 24TH MARCH Tickets £7.00 & £6.00
THE WONDERFUL BARRON KNIGHTS
SATURDAY 12TH MARCH 7.30PM TICKETS £16.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00
Author’s Hour with Rory McGrath Thursday 24 March. 7.30pm - Tickets: £6 (£5.50)
After Miss Julie: London Classic Theatre
Wednesday 30 March. 7.30pm Tickets: £11 (£10, £7.50 students and groups) An unforgettable night of white-hot theatrical intensity - Daily Telegraph
THE CHARLESTON CHASERS -
The Bug and the Butterfly
Peut-être Theatre Saturday 19 March, 11.30am and 2.30pm Free pre-show workshop at 10.30am Suitable for ages 4+ Tickets: £6 (£5.50) £20 family
Whats On At
The Stamford Arts Centre
www.stamfordartscentre.com Tel: 01780 763203
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GRANTHAM YOUTH THEATRE BEAUTY & THE BEAST TUES 22ND & 23RD MARCH Tickets £7,50 & £6.50
Hot Vintage Jazz 26TH MARCH 7.30PM TICKETS £14.50
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Road Safety awareness boost
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A recent presentation of a cheque to the Deepings School has secured a future for promoting road safety education to local teenagers. The family of Beth Markwick, presented the cheque for £10,222 raised through a series of charity gigs following Beth’s death in June 2010 when the car she was travelling in overturned. A series of gigs were held locally under the banner of the Beth Markwick Remembrance Tour. Local thrash metal band. The More I See, played at gigs in Stamford, Peterborough and Deeping, including Beth’s older brother Drew, bass player, and former Prodigy guitarist Gizz Butt. A memorial bench was unveiled at the cheque presentation, located at the school.
The Full Monty - 12 to 16 April at Stamford Corn Exchange Stamford Amateur Musical Society (SAMS) are proud to present the musical stage adaptation of the hit movie, The Full Monty. Set in Buffalo, New York, where the unemployment line keeps growing ever longer and times are hard, this hilarious story sees six guys hatch a crazy plan to form their own striptease act – Hot Metal. The Full Monty promises to be the hottest ticket in town so book early to make sure you get the best view! And remember guys, you can keep your hat on! This production may not be suitable for children under 16 as it contains strong language and some nudity. Ticket £12 - £15 (concessions from £10) Special offer – parties of 12 include one free ticket Performances: Tuesday - Friday 7.30pm Saturday 16 April 3.30pm and 7.30pm For tickets contact Stamford Corn Exchange on 01780 766455 or visit www.stamford-corn-exchange.co.uk
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