The_City_Scene_September by Scene Marketing Ltd

: Inside this month

Over 4 pages full of What’s On Peterborough Market – tradition meets trend Autumn Fashion for Men and Women Reviews – Books, Films & DVD’s, Audi A3 Latest Beauty Buys Also: Useful numbers and websites, Business updates and Health & Fitness

Plus: Introducing our Family pages – Style, Community, Education, News, and Events September 2010 1

Behind the scenes O M G !!! We have a house!!!! On Wednesday 28th of July, we went to our new gaff to get the keys!!! Very exciting and mega stressful at the same time. I was on the phone to at least 4 different people in the space of 10 minutes, everything finally went through! So at 5.30 after going to Morrison’s for several bottles of champers and glasses, because everything, as you know, is packed in a container, we went to our new home and the celebrations began. From then on, it has been work, work, work! We have gone from a few minor alterations to a massive refurb. My Ace boyfriend has totally gutted the house and it is now a mere shell. At this very minute, I have all the long and bendy parts of my body crossed, (well parts that should be long and bendy, if it weren’t for the fact I was so round... OH, the DIET... back to that in a minute) cause if there was a very small gust of wind... I fear the roof would fly off! There is nothing between the upstairs and the roof, to make way for the new load bearing timbers - and not because of the size of my behind, like the unfunny people at HQ said. So much for being in for Christmas (Sorry I said the word). Right... The DIET, the new PCMP is not quite going to plan. Due to all the very hard work at the house I have needed all the nourishment I can possibly obtain. That includes a regular chocolate bar a day to keep the energy levels high, so as you can imagine the inches haven’t dropped off as previously planned, but even more disturbing is the fact that I have worked my little Birkenstocks off and even with the “normal” for me anyway, consumption of all things sweet, I still managed

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to maintain my very voluptuous, beautiful, round, shape! Oh well, the money saved on new togs, I can spend on shoes. Funny how our feet don’t get fatter! OK, work info: September – New designer on board this month! Issue should look stonking this month, let me know what you think charlotte@scenepublishing. co.uk or www.facebook.com/thecityscene LOADS of new things in this edition, family pages 62-63, even more what’s on, HOT Autumn fashion for all you hottie fellas as well as you lovely ladies, we have a new ‘Ask the Experts’ columns from, yes, you guessed it, local experts. And I thought I would treat you all to some great recipes - Scones. Coming up in October – more What’s On, Spooky happenings in the city, school half term ideas, and the latest beauty, health and sport news – don’t forget to pick up your copy – out the 1st week October Off to the PBF... ummmmm beer!

Charlotte. x September 2010

COMMUNITY

Reviews

Exam Success

Audi A3 Cabriolet

See the Ormiston Academy

Our Books

Charities

Films/DVD’s

Join our coffee morning

Useful numbers & Websites

Events 4 pages full of What’s On

HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY Top beauty buys

Exercise and diet advice

Juicing

Features Ask the Experts

Autumn Fashion Men & Women

Family pages – Recipe’s, Tips, Fun

Business Go Green with ECO Building

Eventus Innovation Centre

Womens Enterprise Centre

Sport Semple’s footie update

Peterborough Town Sports Club

POSH Fixtures

10,000 copies of the City Scene are available free throughout the Greater Peterborough area every month. 4

Our address is the Old School House, Great North Road,Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6BX | Tel: 01780 783613 September 2010

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Peterborough Schools Celebrate Exam Success

THEY’RE BACK! Deafblind UK Aerobathon instructors Mark Gordan, Fitness2Health and Sonia Cullington, Wow Fitness, are back once again for the Aerobathon raising funds for Deafblind UK!

Students throughout Peterborough have achieved huge success in both A-level and GCSE exams. In the city, more than 100 A-level passes achieved at the new A* grade. The national overall pass rate rose very slightly by 0.1 per cent from 97.5 per cent to 97.6 per cent. The best ever GCSE results for the second year running were also achieved as the number of young people gaining five A* to C grades including maths and English rose again. The percentage of pupils gaining five or more A* to C grades including maths and English increased by 5.4 per cent to 46.2 per

cent. The number of pupils gaining five or more A* to C grades was even greater this year, rising to 73.9 per cent which is a 12 per cent increase on last year’s results. Peterborough City Council’s executive director of children’s services John Richards said:

“These results show sustainable improvement which is very important for us and for young people. Good GCSE results are a gateway to work, apprenticeships, diplomas and A-levels. These results demonstrate true partnership between the local authority and our schools.”

‘These results show sustainable improvement which is very important for us...’ John Richards, Director of Children’s Services, Peterborough City Council

GO-AHEAD GIVEN FOR ORMISTON BUSHFIELD ACADEMY Plans for £20 million new premises for the Ormiston Bushfield Academy have been approved by the government; just one month after spending on the national Building Schools for the Future programme was suspended. The Department for Educations announcement on the 6th August means that construction should commence later this year with completion expected in summer 2012. The former Bushfield Community College became an academy with sponsorship from Ormiston Trust in September 2009. The construction project will permit pupil numbers to increase from 700 currently to 950

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in the new premises. Plans for the Ormiston Bushfield Academy also include a library and space for centres catering for young people and early years. “Everyone has worked extremely hard to bring the scheme forward and contractor, Kier, has even continued its preliminary project work in the hope that we would receive the go-ahead. Academy Principal Eric Winstone added: “I’m delighted that it’s all official. We’re in a very small group of 77 schools to have received approval. We now look forward to delivering superb new buildings for the local community.”

Swish in the City! Deafblind UK and www.ihaventgotathingtowear. com invite you to Greater Peterborough’s most stylish clothes swapping event! Check your wardrobe for any unwanted but in good condition Women’s and children’s clothes, shoes and accessories and bring them to the Deafblind UK offices. You will be given a Swish token for every item that is approved for the swish. At the event each swish token entitles you to take one item. However if you want to have more clothes than you have tokens for then you can buy additional tokens on the night. Prices: General Entry: £5 VIP Entry (30 minute head start & goodie bag: £10 Date:

Tues 19th October 2010

Times:

VIP Entry: 18:30 General Entry: 19:00 Event closes: 21:00

The Aerobathon Challenge takes place on Wednesday 6th October 6pm – 9pm at Deafblind UK Conference Centre in Hampton and is aimed at all ages and fitness levels. The 3 hour challenge is a great way to kick start that plan to get into your party dresses in time for Christmas! The superb 3 hour aerobic challenge is aimed at all ages, fitness levels and to both males and females. This fun event is split into a variety of sessions with regular breaks for a fun fitness challenge! The Aerobathon will include circuits, box-fit and bootcamp fitness to raise money for Deafblind UK. To participate in the Aerobathon Challenge there is a £5 registration fee and a target of £50 sponsorship per person is requested. Places are no limited so get in touch for an entry form and further information on this event, call Lorraine on 01733 358100, or visit: www.deafblind.org.uk/fundraising to download a booking form.

Location: Deafblind UK, Cygnet rd, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8FD Clothes drop off: Monday 9th Aug – Monday 18th Oct 10am – 3pm Mon to Friday up until the day of the event itself at the Deafblind UK offices Hampton. For more information & tickets contact Lorraine on 01733 358100 or email lorraine.densham@deafblind.org.uk

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Werrington Library Silver Surfers Would you like to have a go on the computers at Werrington Library but are worried you’ll be surrounded by computer whizz kids? Why not join our ‘Silver Surfers,’ sessions. Give us a call or drop in for dates and times.

Adult Events Hounds, Homes and Safer Surfing on Tuesday 21st September, from 4pm – 5pm. Find out how to protect your home and family in the real and internet world, meet the Police Dog Handling Unit and test your driving skills with the Drinksense simulator. Drop in or give the library a call to book your place. If you need to contact Werrington library please call 01733 864282. If you want to renew your books you can also do this online at peterborough.spydus.co.uk or via the 24-hour automated number 08458 505606.

Retirement talk The government is abolishing the rule forcing pensioners when to purchase an Annuity. In doing so, it will re-write the rules governing buying a pension - but is it right for you? Currently, you can use your pension fund to buy a flexible income each year. But because your fund remains invested and as there is no guarantee to future performance and value, this Drawdown arrangement is known as an unsecured pension (USP). Or you may buy a set lifetime’s income (an Annuity). At age 75 – age 77 from 22 April 2010 to 06 April 2011 – people in Drawdown must move to alternatively secured pension (ASP). A main difference between USP and ASP is that if someone dies under USP there is a 35% charge on drawn down funds whereas under ASP the charge rises to an eye watering 82%. Under the proposed new rules this charge will move to 55%. However, there are other important differences. Drawdown income is limited according to the annual income that may be bought by an Annuity. The maximum that can be taken in any one year is 120% of what the same pension fund would have bought as an Annuity. A danger is that poor investment returns combined with drawing too much income early in retirement means that when it comes to buying an Annuity later on, the fund is too small to

live off. An Annuity provides a set income for life. Your money is invested (in low-risk bonds, gilts etc), but low interest rates and increasing life expectancy mean Annuity rates are at an all-time low. But because to beat Annuity rates Drawdown money may still be exposed to riskier investments, it represents a riskier option. However, Drawdown could buy not only more pension but also valuable time before Annuity rates improve. Those in Drawdown avoid being locked into a poor Annuity rate, they retain control over their income and investments, and gain an opportunity to grow their pension fund further before they buy an Annuity. Investing in funds, shares and so on might also deliver higher returns. However, the fact remains that Drawdown is potentially an expensive and complex proposition and presents a risk for those who have enough funds to consider Drawdown but not quite enough money to afford to make any mistakes. If you are about to enter retirement, or wish to plan for it, we offer a completely Independent perspective. For a complimentary and obligation free consultation in Peterborough, please contact Alastair Rush on 01572 768879.

To find out more about the new Trust go to www.vivacity-peterborough.com, call 01733 864169 or talk to staff when you next visit the Library.

Do you have a few hours to spare to support the local branches of Sense? Volunteers are being asked to come forward to help co-ordinate collection boxes locally; both to raise funds for the charity and to also raise awareness. Contact Ruth Kilcullen, Community Fundraiser for Sense Email: ruth.kilcullen@sense. org.uk Tel: 01733 425070

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Be part of our World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at The Scene’s new offices on Friday 24 September from 10am-1pm. Here at the Scene magazines’ new offices, we are hosting a World’s Biggest Coffee morning, and you are invited – come along to meet the team; Heidi, Naomi and Charlotte, and enjoy a coffee and cake whilst making a little donation to Macmillan. For everyone who attends, the Scene magazines will pay £1 into the Macmillan pot. Let us know if you are coming (so we can reserve you a cake!) by emailing naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk

or calling us on 01780 783613 Our new office address is the Old School House, Great North Road,Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6BX

A land of learning

Kirkstone House School is located in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside in the village of Baston, 15 minutes drive from Stamford, 10 minutes from Bourne. The school is co-educational and admits pupils aged 5-16 years. The distinctive feature of the school is its family atmosphere and individualised approach to learning. Kirkstone pupils fulfil their potential because they are individually nurtured in small classes and the academic and pastoral aspects of school life are entirely interrelated. Why is Kirkstone House School unique? Classes are small enabling teaching staff to give personal attention to all pupils. Superb tracking of pupil progress ensures that pupils fulfil their potential. There is a strong Learning Support Department. Teaching is inspirational and all staff contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school experiences. Pupils have opportunities to develop leadership skills The Arts are a strength in school with a thriving Music School and Youth Theatre· Transport is provided from various destinations. The school offers scholarships and bursaries and pupils are most welcome to come into both Lower and Upper School for Taster Days. Full details of Open Mornings and Taster Days are available from the School’s Admissions Secretary, Mrs Susan Custance. Tel: 01778 560350 or Email admissions@ kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk

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Useful numbers and websites These are a small selection of useful numbers and local websites in the Peterborough area. Please do contact us with information about your club via info@scenepublishing.co.uk or calling 01780 783613

POLICE F or all non emergency enquiries 0345 456 456 4 Emergencies – 999 Police Information www.cambs.police.uk Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 www.crimestoppers-uk.org

UTILITIES Electricity Emergency number 0800 7838838 Gas Transco Emergency Service 0800 111 999 Anglian Water Water and sewerage service queries and emergencies 08457 145 145 (24 hours) Reporting a leak Ring asap 0800 771 881(24 hours) Consumer Direct 08454 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect. gov.uk Clear, practical consumer advice.

SPORTS CENTRES Werrington Sports Centre 01733 576606 werringtonsports@ peterborough.gov.uk Bushfield Sports Centre 01733 234018 bushfieldsports@ peterborough.gov.uk

HEALTH HS Direct 0845 4647 N Peterborough Hospitals (switchboard, non emergencies) 01733 874000 www.peterboroughhospitals.co.uk Dental Access Centre 5 Midgate, Peterborough 01733 295854 Mon-Fri: 7.45am to 7.00pm

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HELPLINES hildline – 0800 11 11 C www.childline.org.uk Parentline Plus Phone: 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.uk Samaritans Phone: 08457 909090 32-34 St John’s Street, Peterborough PE1 5DD Phone

COUNCIL ity Council C Peterborough Direct Call Centre 01733 747474 www.peterborough. gov.uk for information on housing, education and schooling, local council, community, leisure and culture, planning and building, rubbish, waste and recycling and traffic, travel and parking in Peterborough. Peterborough Museum Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF 01733 864663 www.peterborough.gov.uk/ museum Library Service Automated renewals line 08458 505 606 Information enquiries 01733 864280 libraryenquiries@ vivacity-peterborough.com www.peterborough.gov.uk/libraries

closed between 12.30pm and 1.30pm each day.This service is available to anyone who is not registered with a dentist. Appointments are booked on a first come, first served basis. People seeking urgent or out of hours treatment can telephone the dental emergency service on 01223 471798.

lines available 24/7 Open to visitors -12-9pm Citizens Advice Bureau 16-17 St Marks Street, Peterborough PE1 2TU 0844 499 4120 / 01733 558383 www.peterboroughcab.org.uk Gingerbread 0808 802 0925 For lone parents and their children

COMMUNITY SUPPORT ome-Start H 01733 315087 info@homestartpeterborough.org.uk Family Action Peterborough Children & Family Services, St Barnabas Community Centre, Taverners Road, Peterborough PE1 2JR. 01733 892858 Hampton Childrens Centre, St Mary’s Church, New Road, Peterborough PE1 1TT 01733 566380 Paston & Hampton Well Family Honeyhill Centre, Chadburn, Paston PE4 7DR 01733 579025 Salvation Army Peterborough Citadel, 1203 Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough PE1 2AU 01733 564540 peterborough. citadel@salvationarmy. org.uk Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS) 01733 342683 / 311016

EDUCATION Peterborough Regional College 01733 767 366 Peterborough College of Adult Education 01733 555197

CHARITIES & COMMUNITY ge Concern Peterborough A 01733564185 www.acpeterborough. org.uk Alzheimer’s Society 01733 893853 www.alzheimers.org.uk/ peterborough Bridgegate Drug Services 01733 314551 www.bridgegate.org.uk DIAL (Disablement Information and Advice Line) 01733 265551

SPORTS Badminton Peterborough City Badminton Club 01733 572663 www. peterboroughcitybadminton.co.uk Bowls Peterborough & District Indoor Bowling Club - 01733 566709 Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club 01733 202209 Bridge Peterborough Bridge Club 01733 342885 www.peterboroughbridge. info Football Peterborough & District Junior Alliance League www.pjal.co.uk Peterborough & District Football League www.pdfl. footballleagueadmin.com Gymnastics Sims Gymnastics 01733 235003 City of Peterborough Gymnastics Club 01733 573017 Indoor Tennis Thorpe Wood Health and Racquets Club 01733 892289 Netball Peterborough Netball Club peterboroughnc@yahoo.co.uk www.peterboroughnetballclub.co.uk Peterborough Mixed Netball peterborough@mixednetball.co.uk www.peterborough.mixednetball. com Rugby Peterborough Rugby Union Football Club 01733 569413 - www.prufc.com Peterborough Lions Rugby Academy

rink sense 01733 555532 D Family Mediation Service 01733 347353 www. peterboroughfamilymediation.co.uk HARP (Help and Advice for Relatives of Prisoners) 0800 389 3003 www. harpinfo.org.uk Leukaemia Research Fund 01733 572236 Peterborough and Fenland Mind 01733 768211 www.peterboroughlionsrugbyacademy. co.uk Running Yaxley Runners & Joggers 01733 810033 or 07880992014 www. yaxleyrunners.org.uk Werrington Joggers 01733 350930 www.werringtonjoggers.co.uk Thorney Running Club 01733 270868 www.thorneyrunningclub.co.uk NeneValley Harriers 01733 260716 www. nvh.org.uk Eye Community Runners www. eyerunners.co.uk Bushfield Joggers www. bushfieldjoggers.co.uk Swimming Jack Hunt Swimming Pool 01733 264 644 Regional Swimming Pool 01733 551474 Horse Riding Lynch Farm Equestrian Club Ltd. 01733 234445 www.lynchfarmriding. co.uk Hockey, Tennis, Cricket and Squash Peterborough Town Spor ts Club 01733 262202 Walking Peterborough Younger Walkers 01733 247275. www.pyw.org.uk Watersports Ferry Meadows Watersports Centre 01733 234418 Peterborough City Rowing www. peterboroughcityrowing.co.uk

Peterborough Association for the Blind 01733703570-www.paftb.co.uk Peterborough Dial-A-Ride 01733 394545 www.peterborough-diala-ride.co.uk Peterborough Women’s Centre 01733 311564 / 311568 Relate Peterborough and District 01733 568551 Royal British Legion 01733 748122 Royal British Legion Womens Section 01733 242322 The Royal British Legion (welfare section) 01733 757082 RSPCA 24-hour animal cruelty emergency line 0300 1234 999. www. rspca-peterborough.org.uk SSAFA Forces Help 01733 314267 - www.ssafafhs.org Sailability 07956 940981 Salvation Army Good Neighbours scheme 01733 892013 St Theresa’s Family Centre 01733 898424 St Theresa’s Charity for the adult homeless and other needy people in Peterborough 01733 894989/893762 www.sttheresas.com Sue Ryder Care, Thorpe Hall Hospice 01733 330060 www.suerydercare.org/ thorpehallhospice Young Lives 01733 341345 www.young-lives.org.uk Rotary Club of Peterborough www.rotary-peterborough.org.uk Peterborough & District Round Table www.roundtable.org.uk Mark Wells 07837 482136 Peterborough Lions www.peterboroughlions.org.uk

YOUTH ainbows, Brownies, Guides & R Seniors Contact the County Office for your area unit 01487 773211 www.girlguidingcambswest.org.uk Beavers, Cubs & Scouts in Peterborough National Information Centre 0845 300 1818 www.peterboroughscouts.org.uk

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Householders recycling centre Located at; Welland Road, Dogsthorpe, PE1 3TD This site operates free of charge for members of the public to dispose of their household waste, so that as much as possible can be recycled. It is run by a private company on behalf of the council. Business waste is not accepted at this site. Opening Times Summer: 1st April – 30th September Seven days a week, 8am – 6pm late night opening until 8pm Mon - Fri Winter: 1st October – 31st March Seven days a week from 8am – 4pm Items for recycling at householders recycling centre: Batteries (including car and normal household batteries), Cardboard, Cooking Oil, Electrical items (including white goods), Fluorescent tubes, Garden waste, Gas bottles, Hardcore and rubble, Household and garden chemicals, Mixed glass, Newspapers & magazines, Paint, Paper, Plastic bottles, Scrap metal, Soil, Textiles,

Local websites ww.neneparktrust.org.uk w Nene Park, including Ferry Meadows www.theposh.com Peterborough United Football Club official website www.peterborough.ac.uk Peterborough Regional College www.pals.ac.uk Peterborough College of Adult Education www.churches-in-peterborough. org.uk A listing of churches in Peterborough www.naturalnet.org.uk Peterborough on the Natural Networks Partnership. www.burghley.co.uk Burghley House, probably the country’s finest Elizabethan mansion www.eastofengland.org.uk East of England Agricultural Society www.showground.org.uk East of England Showground www.flagfen.org/flagfen

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Used engine oil. If you are using a van or trailer to dispose of your waste, you will need to apply for a permit. These are free and can be applied for online (www. peterborough.gov.uk) or by phone on 01733 747474. Recycling banks Recycling bank sites are available throughout the city. Visit www. peterborough.gov.uk for more information.

Householders bulky waste To apply for a bully item to be collected, phone Peterborough Direct on 01733 747474 or visit customer service at Bayard Place. Collections are charged as detailed below. Items must be available for collection from 6.45am and left where bins are normally collected. Items are divided into two categories, List A and list B. List A - Charged at £23.50, list B Quotes available according to the item List are available via www.peterborough. gov.uk or by calling 01733 747474. Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre www.opportunitypeterborough. co.uk Opportunity Peterborough - urban regeneration company managing the transformation of Peterborough as a growth centre. www.peterborofhs.org.uk Peterborough and District Family History Society www.peterborough-cathedral.org. uk Peterborough Cathedral www.peterborough.gov.uk Peterborough City Council www.pect.net Peterborough Environment City Trust www. peterboroughlocalhistorysociety. co.uk Peterborough Local History Society www.railworld.net Railworld www.johnclare.org.uk The John Clare Society, Helpston

Useful websites Consumer advice www.which.co.uk Entertainment www.thestage.co.uk Family www.mumsnet.com www.genesreunited.co.uk Home 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 News www.bbc.co.uk Property www.houseprices.co.uk www.rightmove.co.uk

Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society (PODS) are celebrating their 110th Anniversary with ‘An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein’, at The Cresset, on Saturday 18th September. PODS are one of the oldest societies in the country, and are proud of the high standards they achieve. PODS are delighted to be joined, at The Cresset, by the City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (CPSO), who recently celebrated 20 years of music making. Bringing these two local groups

together is, Musical Director, Anthony E. Grunwell (pictured). His work with both of these organisations, led him to the idea of bringing them together. He is certain this collaboration will be an impressive display of local talent. PODS are looking for new members. If you would like the opportunity to take part in our 2011 production of ‘My Fair Lady’, at the Key Theatre, please contact Sue on 07790 198 035 or email: peterborough-operatic@hotmail. co.uk for further details.

This month... 3 – 17 September Soil Association Organic Fortnight 13 September Roald Dahl Day 21 September International Day of Peace 21 September World Alzheimer’s Day 28 September World Heart Day

Searching www.google.co.uk www.yell.com Sharing www.flickr.com Travel www.abta.com www.tripadvisor.co.uk www.travelsupermarket.com Useful national information www.royal-mail.com www.nationalrail.co.uk www.multimap.com www.tfl.gov.uk Just a bit different..... www.orwelldiaries.wordpress.com A blog style reproduction of George Orwells diaries www.hintsandthings.co.uk A really easy to use, general information website, based around rooms in your home.

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Visit us during our Open Day Our Open Day on 15th September from 2.00 - 18.30. Come along if you are looking for Offices contact the team on 01778 382700 or log on to www.e-ventus.co.uk

Eventus – the centre for business and innovation The brand new Eventus building is now complete and the doors are open! I went along to have a tour of the building and find out what it had to offer, and I must say, I did not expect my jaw to drop on the floor – saying ‘it had the WOW factor’, was the understatement of the year! The business and innovation centre located in Market Deeping was completed to the highest specification to include a wind turbine and an underground water harvesting system.

Extra support and networking opportunities will be available. The fully managed centre offers you a fantastic working environment in comfortable, modern surroundings with convenient breakout areas on each floor.

The contemporary design of the building carries on throughout the whole interior too. As you walk up the steps to the revolving door to the stunning, large reception area, that is profession- ally manned at all times, and has wi-fi, plasma screen and seating, you get an immediate feel that this is not just any workspace style office building. The centre has 36 individual office suites offering the ideal working environment. 6 of these suites are incubation suites for new, or businesses under 12 months old. They offer the opportunity to take the next step in an afford- able, professional manner.

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The Eventus team are always available to discuss your requirements, show you round and explain all the cutting edge facilities available – just call 01778 382700.

The office suites have all the latest technology to include broadband, and as a tenant, you will have access to secretarial services, meeting/conference facilities, fully fitted modern kitchens, 24 hour access, free parking, cafe and eatery, plus with easy in/out terms for tenants, and with prices starting from just £220 per month, there is no excuse not to pick up the phone and make an appointment to see for yourself, what is on offer.

If you are looking for virtual office services whereby you may not require an office but would like to benefit from all the facilities at Eventus, then there are 4 different packages to choose from depending on your needs, this means it is flexible and gives your business the professional touch that sets you above the rest. Eventus also offers state of the art conference and meeting facilities, there are two rooms to choose from and both are equipped with all the latest communication and presentation aids. The rooms can be hired by the hour or by the day and they are currently offering very favourable rates for your first visit. September 2010

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1. Paul & Joe Kitty Lipsticks I just love these limited edition gorgeous kitty head lipsticks, even the package is printed in the latest fabric print of Paul & Joe fashion collection 2010AW. Available in three gorgeous shades. Log on to www. paul-joe-beaute.com to find your nearest stockist. Grab yourself one before they go; £16 RRP.

HELP NEEDED Residents in Greater Peterborough are being urged to spare a couple of hours a week to provide some muchneeded help for the RSPCA. The RSPCA Peterborough and District Branch is currently appealing for new volunteers and committee members, who will help play a vital role in helping sick, abandoned and neglected animals in the area. The branch, which is an independent charity, covers the areas of Peterborough, Glinton, Peakirk, the Deepings, Maxey and Stamford. Anyone who is willing to give just a few hours a week will make a huge difference to animal welfare. All the money raised will go towards the boarding of an animal and also providing essential veterinary treatment. To find out more please contact paulmarkley@btconnect.com or write to Paul Markley, PO Box 60, Peterborough or PE1 5SZ. Alternatively you can ring 01733 222188.

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3. Chanel Nail Polish

2. Trevor Sorbie Self-Grip Rollers

I’m loving Chanel’s nail polish collection; my favourite is Orange Fizz for my toes looks great with a tan. Pricey at £16 a bottle but worth it for a slice of luxury! They would make cute little stocking fillers; dare I say the word Christmas?

Bored of not having enough volume, try these new self grip rollers by Trevor Sorbie available in Boots & Trevor Sorbie website. Leave them in as long as possible it will make you hair smooth and volumized! You get 30 rollers in different sizes - bargain for £14.

5. Arch De Triumph Shaping & Highlighting Brow Crayon Soap & Glory’s two-step shaping and highlighting crayon gives beautiful eyebrows in an instant. It’s a permanent fixture in my make-up bag! It even comes with free brow shaping stencils! It’s a must for amazing eyebrows that frame the eyes. Available online from Soap & Glory website and Boots - £7.50.

4. Batiste Dry Hair Shampoo If like me you’re not a massive fan of washing your hair everyday, try using Batiste Dry Hair Shampoo between washes to keep that fresh feel! It comes in 3 different scents and even comes in handbag sizes. Just spray it on (mainly around the root area) and comb through and voila - gorgeous fresh looking hair. It can even help disguise dark roots for blondes in between salon appointments. £2.30.

6. Superdrug’s Optimum Apple serum Until now, the anti-ageing benefits of a rare Swiss apple have been confined strictly to the better off. So no wonder beauty bloggers have been going mad for this £9.99 high street version that usually fetches up to £225 a bottle from exclusive cosmetic companies. Superdrug’s Swiss Apple Overnight Skin Renewal Serum works while you sleep, when the skin is most receptive to repair, leaving it feeling intensely moisturised and regenerated in the morning. You should see results in 4 weeks. Get it whilst stocks last, launch price £9.99. Add me on my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BeautyBarbiePeterborough, write any beauty questions on my wall. Keep beautiful….

BB xxx

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Help for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Sufferers

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects one in four women of childbearing age. Many sufferers are unaware they have the condition because it is often misdiagnosed as Pre-menstrual Stress (PMS). PCOS is a hormonal imbalance linked to insulin resistance and is thought to be caused by the ovaries failure to produce the correct balance of hormones. Symptoms can include weight gain, irregular/non-existent periods, fertility problems, acne, excess hair, fatigue, depression, mood swings, breast, abdominal and joint pain, dizziness, fainting and cravings for carbohydrates. Certain medication prescribed to treat PCOS symptoms can deplete the body of essential vitamins. Research by Dietcare found that weight gain is a real problem for PCOS sufferers as they have a different metabolism to none sufferers. There is no cure for PCOS, but sufferers can dramatically reduce their symptoms by making diet and lifestyle changes. Standard diets do NOT work long term for PCOS

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sufferers; they need a tailored plan to suit them individually. Organic food is strongly advised but if this is not possible, washing fruit and vegetables in a solution of vinegar and water (1part vinegar to 12 parts water) then rinsing well in filtered water can help. Processed foods and ‘ready meals’ should be avoided because of the additives. Canned drinks lined with aluminium should be omitted; use glass containers for drinking, stay clear of drinks in plastic bottles and avoid microwaving food in plastic containers. Dietcare’s unique PCOS weight management course has helped thousands of sufferers lose weight, reduce unpleasant symptoms and even overcome fertility problems. Since the PCOS launch in 2002

Dietcare specially trained diet advisors have helped 297 women conceive, naturally, by offering oneto-one tailored diets, motivation and counselling. Online support is also available. Dietcare’s PCOS book “The Road to Recovery” is out soon. For more information visit www. dietcare-peterborough.com The Dietcare weight management programme will soon be available throughout Peterborough and South Lincolnshire. It is safe and effective for all ages and medical conditions. Please contact Jayne Stevens on 0845 190 4313 or 07522 217461 Email jayne.s@dietcarepeterborough.com

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Magic Cure

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if there was a magic formula that prevented and cured physical or mental illness? Well there is..... and it comes in the form of exercise! Everyone knows that exercise prevents many fatal illnesses such as heart disease and also prevents conditions such as arthritis from worsening. Participation in a regular weight training programme increases bone density and joint suppleness and it has also been proven that exercise can be a beneficial treatment for mental illness, such as depression, due to the release of “happy hormones” (technical term endorphins) So, it’s simple - if you want to lose weight, look and feel great, prevent illness and meet new people, get in the gym today. As the quest for achieving that “high” is getting greater, all you need is one hour, three times a week, with a mix

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of cardio and resistance or functional training. At Esporta they pride themselves on having professional, qualified and friendly staff that are eager to help you reach your full potential and reach your goals, to enable you to

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Fun2Dance

Come along and join in the fun... Classes Start week commencing 13th September Mondays at St Andrews Church Hall, Netherton 7-8pm Beginners Ballroom and Latin American 8-9pm Improvers Ballroom and Latin American Tuesdays at Marholm Village Hall 7.30-8.30pm Improvers Sequence 8.30-9.30pm Beginners Ballroom and Latin American Wednesdays at Austin Hall, Yaxley 7.30-8.30 Beginners Ballroom and Latin American & Improvers Ballroom and Latin American 8.30-9.30 Beginners Sequence 7 Improvers Sequence Classes are £5.00 per person

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Starting in September, and exclusive to Esporta Peterborough, is the new “On Track Programme”. From when you initially join there are 6 stages of contact with an instructor plus a personal training session. The programme also includes sessions on Nutrition, lifestyle assessment, Biometric test, class session and advanced weight management sessions...... All for free!! In essence “it is a members journey to meet their fitness goals”. So what are you waiting for….

Fun 2 Dance Cheryl and Nicky love to dance and have great fun doing it, which is why they launched Fun2Dance a year ago this month. Fun2Dance offer lessons for Sequence, Ballroom and Latin American at entry level and also classes for people wanting to improve or brush up their moves and also for you advanced dancers. Classes are held in Yaxley, Netherton and Marholm plus there is a weekly Tea Dance at Coronation Hall in Market Deeping. Do not be shy, people of all abilities are welcome and you do not have to have a partner, just a sense of fun. If you enjoy dancing and meeting people then one of the Fun2Dance social evenings will be perfect for you, the next one is booked for the 2nd October and is held at Austin Hall, Yaxley. It’s an evening of general dancing, licensed bar plus a fish & chip supper..... all for only £10 per person (you must book your tickets on 01733 359450 before Sept 30th). If you would like more information you can log onto www.fun2dance.co.uk or call Cheryl on 01733 359450 September 2010

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25% OFF metered fares for the whole of September 2010 Terms and conditions apply, please present this voucher to the driver at the beginning of the journey and mention the Scene voucher at time of booking.

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A smooth way towards five a day....

Juicing seemed like a trend a few years ago, but its here to stay as a sensible and easy way to have fruit and vegetables as part of your daily diet. Juicing fresh yourself is the best way as store bought juices don’t contain the same nutrient content because they have been processed to enhance their shelf life. Juicing fruit and vegetables provides you with an easy to digest source of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidents and enzymes. It’s also fun and a great way to use up those few odd pieces of fruit lying around. Don’t worry too much about quantities – you’ll get the hang of the balance of apples versus berries versus kiwis etc., according to your tastes.

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Fruit recipe 2 Bananas Handful of strawberries Handful of blueberries 1 Kiwi (you can mix this with the skin on) 2 oranges

Add yoghu rt may be needed or ice cream to blend the for a treat vegetables. Great quality blenders are available from £40 to over £200.

Vegetable recipe 6 carrots 2 apples Pinch of ginger A hand blender can cope with the fruit, but something more robust September 2010

the packhorse b a r o p e n a l l d ay

Monday madness: 5.30 – 9.00pm 1 course: £7.95 | 2 course: £10.95 | 3 course: £14.95 Lunchtime Tuesday – Saturday: 12.00 – 2.00pm Dinner: 5.30 – 9.00pm Monday – Saturday Sunday lunch: 12.00 – 6.00pm 3 course traditional Sunday lunch: £16.95

New website to celebrate Anglian waterways The Environment Agency has launched a new website aimed at highlighting all that the rivers of the Anglian region have to offer. Visit Anglian Waterways is packed full of information and features about the rivers Great Ouse, Nene, Stour, Welland and Glen and Ancholme. Visitors to the Visit Anglian Waterways website will find an invaluable resource. The site links to separate subsites for each of the five rivers and provides an official guide to everything people can expect to find ‘down by the riverside’. Each of the sub-sites includes sections on activities such as boating, fishing, walking and cycling as well as information on places to eat, where to stay and nearby attractions.

Let’s Dance!

Encore Dance Academy was established over ten years ago by principal Sally Owen-Correia and has now expanded the classes offered to include Melody Bear classes from 2 ½ years of age. Other classes include ballet, modern dance and tap up to an intermediate level. Facilities include a purpose studio at Arthur Mellows College in Glinton.

September offer 25% off food Valid only in September 2010. Discount only applies to food purchases or for groups of 6 or less to receive the discount simply cut out this coupon The Packhorse, Northborough, PE6 9BL Tel: 01733 252300 | www.the-pack-horse.co.uk 30

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Throughout the year, display, examinations and presentations take place in addition to the bi-annual dance production staged at a local theatre. A free trial lesson is available for anyone interested in meeting Sally and the team at Encore Dance Academy and joining in with a class at any level, not just beginners. 01733 572262 / 07702 211004 encoredanceacademy@hotmail.co.uk

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PETERBOROUGH MARKET WHERE OLD TRADITIONS MEET NEW TRENDS

Here Anna Ruggiero reports on what makes Peterborough City Market so unique. Peterborough Market is much a part of our history in the city as the cathedral and the aging building are. The city was granted a charter to have a market in 972AD and the local people were able to enjoy the pleasures of a live cattle market. It has been trading in its present format for well over 30 years. The city is ever-changing, with new office blocks, the arrival of fresh high street retailers and, not forgetting, the giant Tesco’s on the outskirts. However, trade at the market is still good, as local people, it seems, will always value the hustle and bustle that only a city market can offer. There is nowhere else where you can listen to lively banter between stall holders and customers, not to mention a gem or two that can be found at one of the many antique stalls. The quality of the locally sourced produce and the many stalls offering household goods gives customers choice, value and that unique personal touch, which is lacking from many of the larger stores. Peterborough boasts a mix of cultures that offers diversity, different trends and cuisines. The market represents this in every way, from Asian delicacies to a fully stocked Polish deli, there really is something for each and every culinary need!

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I spoke with Amanda Franklin, who works as part of the communications team for the city and she proudly told me that there are stall holders still trading at the market who were then when she was a child. “I used to visit the market every week with my mum when I was a child, I remember Woodland Butchers, the pet stall, the cobblers and the haberdasheries stall. I am delighted to see that these stalls are still here.” It is certainly a gem of the city and one that is being encouraged everyday by regular customers as well as the many visitors the city. Another fond visitor of the market is Peterborough resident and budding artist Jane Fletcher. Jane has been visiting the market for over 14 years. “I absolutely adore the material stall where I can find an array of beautiful patterns and bright colours which are perfect when making my fancy dress costumes. The choice is exceptional and it’s always such good value for money.” The city market is a great way to support local businesses and to turn your weekly shopping trip into an enjoyable experience.... and save money too! If you are interested in trading at the market, email Steve Woolley on steve.woolley@peterborough.gov.uk September 2010

Property Law with ANB Law

SELLING YOUR PROPERTY

What is a property lease? A lease or tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract between two or more parties and generally relates to a property.. A well drafted document will normally set out how parties would deal with each other during a given situation.

How accurate do property particulars have to be? Estate agents who are selling, leasing or letting any land or property have to be very accurate and certainly cannot make false claims. As well as complying with the codes of practice from professional bodies like the National Association of Estate Agents and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, any professional involved in presenting property has to adhere to the Property Misdescriptions Act which came into effect in the early 1990s. It is a criminal offence to make a claim which is untrue or cannot be substantiated and individuals or firms who do this are subject to prosecution. The Act is comprehensive when it comes to describing property and covers elements such as measurement and sizes, availability of services facilities or amenities and aspect, view, outlook or environment. Estate agents must be mindful of the Act when it comes to all aspects of marketing a property as it applies to verbal and written descriptions as well as photographic representation When it comes to brand new homes, you will notice that caveats accompany artist’s impressions or computer generated images. Compliance with the Act is easier with homes which are already built. There is leeway for personal judgment and subjectivity in descriptions as long claims made can be proved. But estate agents often need to temper the vendors’ enthusiasm when it comes to descriptions, as it is incumbent upon the agent to overrule the vendor who describes views as ‘very fantastic’.

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Does it have to be in writing?

No. It does not need to be in writing. However, there are certain circumstances, when it does. It is highly advisable that any such contract is in writing and all of the agreed terms are incorporated in the document. Failing to do this, there is strong possibility of disputes between the parties and even the contract being declared as void by the court.

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How do I agree or otherwise negotiate terms of the lease? Before agreeing any terms, you need to be clear as to what your own requirements are, what your financial circumstances and business needs are. It always helps if you have a professional who can help you, and whilst a professional will charge for his/ her expertises, the fee is generally worth paying for, as an accountant, surveyor or a solicitor with relevant expertise can help you to strike a good deal.

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Who should pay for the legal fees? There are number of variations. Each party can be asked to pay their own legal costs. The landlord may want the tenant to pay its legal costs or even may be willing to pay tenant’s legal costs. It is all about market conditions, location and state of the property. Whatever you do and whoever pays, always put a cap on the maximum amount you would agree to pay. If you do not, you may well find yourself paying for a lot more than you had bargained for.

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FLYING HIGH

There seem to be so many things that could potentially affect my holiday this summer – whether they be airline strikes or freak weather conditions. What are my rights if my flight gets delayed or cancelled?

The existing legislation applies to all flights departing from or flying to a European Union airport via an EU airline. If your flight is cancelled or changed within 14 days of your journey, for reasons other than ‘extraordinary circumstances’ (see below), then you have the right to a refund or alternative transportation, as well as compensation. You can claim up to €600 depending on the notice of cancellation, your flight distance and how much delay you suffer. Since November 2009 you could also be entitled to compensation, as well as meals, drinks, two phone calls (or emails, faxes etc) and accommodation if necessary, if your flight is delayed. If your flight is delayed or cancelled due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’ such as extreme weather, strikes or security risks, you won’t be entitled to compensation. The airline should book you onto the next available flight, or offer a refund if your flight is delayed by more than 5 hours, but only if you decide not to travel. You may be entitled to receive catering, communication and accommodation assistance if your flight is delayed for a number of hours or eventually cancelled. If you are on a package holiday, the travel company must follow arrangements set out in the travel brochure to cover delays. If they don’t, you may be able to claim a refund and/or compensation. The Civil Aviation Authority website offers more info at: www.caa.co.uk. If you believe you are entitled to compensation but the airline or tour operator denies responsibility you should see an experienced adviser, for example, at a Citizens Advice Bureau. Search for your nearest at: www.adviceguide.org.uk

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Energy Now

PET PROBLEM

Is it right that I will only be able to buy Low Energy light bulbs in future? Also, are there Low Energy alternatives for spotlights?

Is your pet starting to show signs of slowing? Is your pet not as active as before? Or is your pet finding it hard to get up after sitting or lying down? If so, then this could be the result of Arthritis.

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Yes, traditional (incandescent) bulbs are being phased out nationwide between now and January 2011, so make the change now and reap the rewards of lower lighting costs. Lighting and appliances account for approximately 25% of your domestic electricity bill, so take a look around your home and think about switching those greedy old bulbs to modern efficient ones as soon as you can. Low Energy light bulbs last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs and use less than 25% of the electricity. Plus they don’t cost the earth anymore either. One 15watt Low Energy bulb, giving the same light as a traditional 60watt bulb would save a massive £7.39* a year if used on average only 3 hours per day. So it is time to start counting up those old bulbs and thinking about the savings that you could make. *(electricity at £0.15/ kw/h) Also limit the use of spotlights and energy hungry halogen spotlights. Each individual spotlight can use the same energy as 5 Low Energy lamps; Fit lower wattage versions or replace them with ultra low energy LED spotlights. Simple things you can do: T urn off any lights whenever you leave a room empty. Always have the lowest consumption energy saving bulbs fitted to the lights that are the most heavily used (nightlights or lights left on while the home is empty). Keep light bulbs clean as dirty bulbs will give off less light. Energy Expert, James Westwood of Energy Now www.energynow.co.uk

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Essentially, a pets joint should show a smooth fluid motion when walking. If the joint judders or clicks in motion then there is a problem. Typically, when we refer to joint problems we class this as Arthritis. Effectively, Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint. Osteoarthritis is the destruction of your pet’s cartilage. When this occurs, the bony structures begin to rub against one another causing pain and discomfort. Likewise with Rheumatoid arthritis this an autoimmune disease triggered by a virus that attacks and causes inflammation of the joints. With Osteoarthritis the ageing process is clearly the biggest contributor towards this debilitating disease. Premature ageing is a result of toxin build up in the animal’s body as a result of poor diet and poor environmental conditions. If the toxins build up is too much then the liver will transfer the toxins and store them within the animal’s joints. The toxins will then slowly react with the joint cartilage and synovial fluids resulting to inflammation. Of course there are certain breeds of animal that are prone to joint problems through heredity. Certainly those breeds that suffer heredity wise from this disease should really go on a preventative maintenance course. A herbal supplement is recommended in dealing with the problem and also ideal for those animals already suffering from the disease. It is also strongly recommended to look into and, if so, change the animal’s food diet as well as go on the herbal supplement course until the condition subsides. What we recommend Alfalfa is recommended for animals who already suffer from arthritis as it acts as a blood purifier to eliminate toxins away from the joint. Joint problems cannot be helped if there are toxins present. Everflex is ideal for the structural and skeleton system and offers more of a holistic approach for seeking real healing. It will restore health to joints by lubricating the joint, increase

shock absorption. Conventional treatment is to use a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that merely masks the pain but does not help the underlying problem. Omega 3 helps maintain healthy joints, tendons and ligaments Get 20% off simply by going to www.justforcatscattery. co.uk or give us a call on 01733 705349 and quote “the Scene Magazine”

TRAVEL ADVICE

Whist on holiday and I have a complaint or I am not happy about service, food, amenities or my room for example, I am never sure what or when to say something. Can you advise me of the best course of action.

If you have any issues / problems whilst you are away it is always best to raise the problem with the management of the hotel or resort that you are staying at as soon as possible and give them the opportunity to rectify things. If you have no success with the hotel management then you should raise the issue with the local representatives of the company that you booked through and then finally if you still are not getting satisfactory results contact the operator in the UK (they should all provide a 24hour emergency number). The important thing is not to wait until you get home before complaining as things cannot be sorted post the event and any claims you may have will be less valid for not following this course of action. Also, waiting until you get home could potentially spoil your holiday and will only adds stress to a time where you should be enjoying yourself and relaxing.

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Footprints – the shoe fitting specialist MAKE sure you’re buying the right shoes for you – make tracks for Footprints. The 10 Westgate, Peterborough, shoe store is the only fitting specialist in the city. Footprints is a member of the Society of Shoe Fitters and manageress Rosemary Gray, who has 36 years’ experience in the trade, says:“As fitting specialists we offer a proper traditional service, ensuring customers get the best shoes for their needs and the correct fit.” Rosemary is a tutor for the Society and all Footprints staff are fully-trained with the organisation, which aims to ensure the shoe industry gives the best possible help to the public with shoe fitting, foot care and shoe buying. The store can also cater for special footwear needs and has ladies’ width fittings in 1E, 2E 4E, 6E and 8E. Footprints has a wide range of good quality footwear for children and ladies to suit all tastes and needs and is about to launch its autumn/winter ranges. New for the season is footwear by Van Dal and Easy B, to complement the store’s other ranges – Hotter, Rieker,Tamaris, FitFlop and Moshulu slippers.

You won’t find the Hotter and Van Dal main brands anywhere else in the city, and Rieker,Tamaris and Moshulu are also exclusive to Footprints. Van Dal offers dress shoes in wide fittings and Easy B caters for ladies with special foot needs. Rieker,Tamaris and Hotter products are soft, light and flexible. Hotter footwear embraces the comfort concept, while Rieker sell 15 million pairs of shoes worldwide each year. German manufacturers Tamaris cater for young mums with their soft shoes and the Moshulu slipper range is also trendy. Footprints’ children’s footwear includes proven names like Start Rite and Ricosta. The experts say that about 70 per cent of foot problems can be avoided with proper fitting shoes – let Footprints put you on the right path. The store is open seven days a week – 9am - 5pm, Monday-Saturday; and from 11am-3pm on Sundays.

On the right path... with a pair of Sierra shoes by Hotter, available from Footprints at 10 Westgate, Peterborough.

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The City Scene office recommends this month’s books Recommended by Charlotte Mary Berry’s Baking Bible (Hardback) Mary Berry BBC Books £25.00 My favourite book at home for baking is a Mary Berry book and Mary has now brought us this definitive collection of 250 foolproof recipes. Muffins, scones, chocolate cakes....beautifully illustrated and a perfect range of recipes for beginners (my better half ) or more experienced cooks (like me!). Recommended by Naomi Call the Midwife; A true story of the East End in the 1950’s

Jennifer Worth Phoenix £6.99 Call the midwife is an extraordinary read and for me a real moment when I found an author who’s other books I was desperate to get on and read. This book tells the story of a trainee midwife, Jennifer, working in the poorest areas of the East End of London, delivering babies in the most appalling conditions having cycled through smog in the middle of the night. I could read this again and again!

A reading group to suit you Taking part in a readers group is a great way to expand your horizons. By talking to others about books and experimenting with different types of literature you can go on a journey of discovery, visiting places you never thought of. Plus you can make new friends. Reading groups are a fun, sociable way of meeting like-minded people, and trying a range of books you might never have thought of. It doesn’t even matter if you don’t finish the book or if you didn’t like it! Most reading groups have around 6-12 members and meet either once a month or once every six weeks. Groups meet in libraries, pubs or each other’s

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Recommended by Heidi Caught (Hardback) Harlan Corben Orion £18.99 My weekend reads are usually crime thrillers and here again Harlan Coben comes up with a great plot full of emotion. Seventeen-yearold Haley McWaid is the pride of her suburban New Jersey family, captain of the lacrosse team and planning on heading off to college next year. When Haley disappears everyone assumes the worst. A local reporter is on a mission, to identify and bring down sexual predators via elaborate and nationally televised sting operations but quickly realises she can’t trust her own instincts about this case, or the motives of the people around her.

homes. Workplace reading groups are also popular, and run at lunch hours or after work. With most groups, the members read the same book but another option is to read different titles by the same author, or across a theme. If you don’t want to buy the books, Peterborough Libraries can supply the books on loan. The library can provide a list of titles where multiple copies are available for book groups on a longer loan. For further information about reading groups, contact Elaine Wilkinson, Reading Promotion Librarian at Central Library, Peterborough PE1 1RX. Tel 01733 864277 or email elaine.wilkinson@ vivacity-peterborough.com

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New Audi A3 Cabriolet TFSI

PROS ‘N’ CONS Fun Economical Strong engine Image

By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist THE SMALLEST capacity petrol engine ever to power an Audi will help A3 Cabriolet drivers feel they’re doing their bit for the environment this year. The new A3 Cabriolet 1.2 TFSI has replaced the 1.6-litre MPI model, and uses turbo charging to more than match its output. It boosts combined fuel economy by 9.2mpg to 49.6mpg, and drops CO2 output by 35g/km to 132g/ km. That’s pretty remarkable, but what’s even more impressive is that it is quicker and has a higher top speed. Linked to a six-speed manual gearbox, the A3 Cabriolet 1.2 TFSI can reach 62mph from rest in 12.2 seconds, and continues to a top speed of 118mph. That’s an increase of 0.3 seconds and 4mph over the 1.6MPI unit. The engine generates the same 105 PS power output as the 1.6-litre unit it replaces yet it also has an increase in torque over its predecessor. This petite but impressively robust performer can be

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combined in the A3 Cabriolet with either standard, Sport (on test here), or S line specification. Standard versions feature a generous equipment list that includes 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning and a semi-automatic hood operation.

FACTS Max speed: 118 mph 0-62 mph 12.2 seconds Combined mpg: 49.6 Engine: 1.2 TFSI Power: 105 PS Torque: 175Nm between 1,500 and 4,100 rpm CO2: 132 g/km Price: 19,985

The Sport version that Audi lent me was a lovely little number swathed in rather elegant grey/blue metallic paintwork. It combined features such as larger 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension and sports seats with a fully automatic hood. The car is refreshingly easy to drive and the convertible roof can be operated with a simple touch of a button. A comfortable driving position is effortless to achieve and the car never feels sluggish - in fact it feels as though it

gets from 0-62mph much sooner than the 12.2 seconds figure Audi suggests. The A3 even had enough space for my two little children in the back. Despite only having two doors, the front seats slide forward, allowing ample room to lean in and secure the child seats to their mountings. The only drawback in carrying tots around is fitting all the kit that goes with having a three year old and a 10 month old into the small boot. But at a push I just about got a rather large folddown pushchair in there, as well as toys, a changing bag and a few small bags of shopping. Getting the pushchair out again was a bit of hassle, but with a few tugs it was

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manageable. It was all worth it though just to see the children’s faces light up when they realised the car they were in had a roof that could go up and down. The new Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.2 TFSI is an obvious attempt by the German car maker to be greener. But Audi has pulled it off. By replacing a larger capacity engine with a more compact one that delivers better performance, improved economy and healthier emissions is a work of genius. In my opinion it works a treat. The car is bags of fun, and even better, the little A3 undercuts the outgoing version by £490. Can’t be bad!

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DVD Releases

Date Night R elease D ate : S eptember 1 3 th It was indeed as I expected, based in the busy city of New York, married couple Phil and Claire Foster are pretty bored with their relationship at the moment and want to find something that will re-ignite the flame. In attempt to do this they go to a high class restaurant in the city and discover it is booked out, instead of heading back home to look after the kids they decide to take someone else’s booking pretending to be them. The night soon escalates into an “exciting” disaster as two men come to the table claiming the Fosters have something they want. What really sets this film apart from the rest is the wacky one liner’s, you find yourself laughing way into the next scene in which your start laughing again, keeping you constantly fixated to the screen. Your discover Mark Wahlberg playing the half naked security guard who just might be able to help out the Fosters. To top this they even have Ray Liotta on board, after his performances in “Observe and Report” and “Youth in Revolt” he proves that he’s still got talent. Steve Carell to me is one of those actors who can always bring a script to life, he makes comedy real, when he laughs it doesn’t feel scripted, and it certainly doesn’t feel acted, that is a brilliant skill to possess, and one he accomplishes with ease.

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Robin Hood R elease D ate : S eptember 2 0 th Russell Crowe is finally back kicking ass like he did in the Gladiator/3.10 to Yuma days. Ridley Scott is again behind the directing seat, the combination of Ridley and Russell is one of a kind, somewhat similar to the Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio duo. Robin Hood tells the classic tale of an at first un known archer (Robin Hood) in King Richards Army. After his heroic acts he swiftly rises through the ranks and becomes legendary and well known throughout the united kingdom. Robin Hood stories have been around for close to a hundred years now and to be honest we don’t need any computer graphics or high budget to illustrate this plot on screen. With that in mind I really don’t know what to expect, I hope this isn’t another Gladiator as that is something we have seen before, but saying that I sure hope it is just as good as Gladiator! This film looks to be gritty, and adventurous at the same time, hold on to your seats, because Robin Hood is back.

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Autumn Fashion to fall back on

Never mind the cold approaching Winter; Autumn 2010 will be a season for falling in love. The clothes we saw in New York, London, Milan and Paris can be broadly categorised in to two strong trends; Grunge glamour was dominating the catwalks with a modern day mash-up of long skirts and boyish jumpers. the women’s military fashion trend isn’t going anywhere, though like all true fashion trends, in 2010 the military trend will evolve. Gone (but not quite) are the decadent lashings inspired by military uniforms of the Georgian and Victorian eras. Rather, military is now about functionality and utility. For the military fashion trend pick from the two key looks: Army and Aviator;

Curves are accentuated in billowing skirts that hug the hips and flare out to the floor, giving the illusion of longer legs and an hourglass figure. Combined with a slouchy knit, this is the new eveningwear staple that’s hitting the high street hard. Juxtaposing this, the second musthave trend is for absolute, supreme, takeyour-breathaway quality textures and shapes. Simple but not clinical, embellished with jewels, threaded with rich embroidery, pleated and draped and with different textures spun together as if by magic. New minimalism – simplicity and luxury blended for effortless elegance. Minimalist fashion for Fall & Winter features unfussy, clean lines, simple silhouettes and a neutral, monochromatic palate, showcasing black as the new black. Less is more when it comes to this trend. Balance the look by injecting a small pop of colour, in a shoe or handbag, such as burgundy or purple. Buy a pair of simple, high-waisted black trousers

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(flared or skinny depending on your shape) and team with a crisp, white shirt. Then slick on some deep purple nail varnish and you’re good to go; minimalist trend nailed!

Military fashion as a trend is nothing new; in fact it’s been on the scene since 2008. But while fashion trends tend to burn out within a few years,

while the army interpretation is all about army greens it can still be broadly interpreted and it’s styled successfully with everything from cropped collared coats to loose-

fitting cargo pants, Topshop have a fantastic military range this season from knitted cardigans to heavy-duty trench coats, so make sure you get down there and pick up the clothes that’ll keep you the envy of your friends. The aviator interpretation of the trend, however, is far less open. It’s about a sleek look with slim cuts. And forget military green, this is all about darker hues with dark-brown leather jackets.

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Male Autumn Fashion Trends

Never to be outdone by the ladies, men’s fashion is becoming more prominent and stylish in society than ever before. Designers are realising that men want to take care of themselves too and in the process, creating an army of better-dressed, more aesthetically-pleasing gentlemen that are easily tying with the women in the fashion stakes.

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Military remains in fashion for both men and women this Autumn, but just as this trend has changed for women, so too has it evolved for men, and, coincidently, in exactly the same way. If you intend to indulge in the must-wear interpretation of the men’s military fashion trend there are two key pieces you’ll need: A greatcoat. Colour choices here sit strongest with Army green and Air Force navy hues. The greatcoat can be single or double-breasted, and should be detailed with brass buttons and subtle shoulder pads. Second must-

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Another fabulous look, seen on the catwalks of prestigious names such as Paul Smith and Tom Ford is Velvet. It’s not so much a trend as an Autumn 2010 essential; which, when done right, can inject the right amount of sex appeal into your

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7 nights on half board from just £1,289.00 per person Freshly renovated, Pearle Beach Resort is a good value for money boutique property. The resort is a mix of tropical essence and contemporary design and is situated at on the West coast of Mauritius, along one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. The hotel consists of 74 well equipped, air-conditioned rooms. Facilities include a restaurant that overlooks the large pool & the Ocean, pool deck, a Boathouse offering windsurfing, pedal boats, kayaks, laser boats & snorkelling trips. There is also beach volleyball, petanque, table tennis, darts, a pool table, a fitness centre and a small spa with a sauna and steam bath.

7 nights on half board from just £1,345.00 per person Merville Beach is a 3-star Superior hotel situated in the north of the island, near the seaside village of Grand Baie, which is one of the trendiest places. The hotel is located right in front of a marvellous stretch of pristine sandy beach and also possesses a charming tropical garden. Rooms are spread out through lush, tropical gardens. The property features a choice of dining and drinking venues and facilities include a swimming pool (with a children’s pool), floodlit tennis court, volleyball, football pitch, gym and spa. Watersports on offer include water-skiing, windsurfing, lasers, pedal boats, kayaks (single and double), snorkelling and glass bottom boat trips.

7 nights on half board from just £1,575.00 per person This five-star boutique hotel is an idyllic resort that is perfect for romance or escapism. The property is set in ten peaceful and landscaped gardens in the north of Mauritius, close to Grand Baie, and has its own private lagoon and beach. Small by Mauritian standards, with just 67 rooms, this is an intimate hideaway that enjoys a spectacular view over one of the largest lagoons in Mauritius. As one would except from a resort of this quality the property has an impressive selection of amenities and facilities and will reward anyone seeking elegant informality and the option to be active, should the impulse arise.

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Events in September

OUTDOOR events 9 & 10 September , 9am – 5pm The Siege of Crowland Abbey Crowland Abbey, East Street, Crowland

Nene Park Trust Every Monday Walking for Health Walk Everybody is welcome on the walks, especially people who are trying to build up their daily activity levels, people who have or are at risk of experiencing poor health, and people who maybe feel isolated and would like to meet new people. The walks are led by specially trained walk leaders. Please wear flat shoes or trainers on all walks. Time: 10:30 – 11:30 Cost: Free Booking: Essential. Please contact Helen Mould on 01733 349024 or at helen.mould@btinternet.com Every Friday Peterborough Model Flying Club Fly In Ferry Meadows Country Park The clubs regular summer flying evening on the north end of Coney Meadow, Time: 17:00 – 21:00 Cost: Free Booking: For more information about Peterborough Model Flying Club please visit www. peterboroughmfc.org

Sunday 12 & 26 September Great Ouse Kite Flyers – Club fly in. Ferry Meadows Country Park

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The clubs regular meeting place for kite flying. Times: 10:00 – 16:00 Meet at: Coney Meadow Cost: free Booking: Essential. Please contact the Great Ouse Kite Flyers via www. gokf.co.uk Wednesday 15 September Guided Group Dog Walk Ferry Meadows Country Park Join Nene Park Rangers for a gentle group stroll with your dog around Ferry Meadows. You must bring a lead! Times: 9am – 10am Meet at: Ferry Meadows visitor centre Cost: free Booking: Essential. Please call the Nene Park Trust on 01733 234443 or e-mail visitor.services@neneparktrust. org.uk Wednesday 22 September Guided Walk with a Ranger Nene Park & Ferry Meadows Country Park Join Nene Park Ranger Ian Lowe for a walk around Ferry Meadows and the surrounding areas pointing out interesting features along the way and answering any questions you

12 September, 2– 4pm Music on the Square Cathedral Square, Peterborough

11 September Festival of Country Life Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre 01780 782254

may have. Route is on tarmac / surfaced trails so suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Please bring along refreshments. Times: 13:30 – 16:30 Meet at: Ferry Meadows visitor centre Cost: free Booking: Essential. Please contact the Nene Park Trust on 01733 234193 or e-mail visitor.services@ neneparktrust.org.uk Thursday 30 September Ferry Meadows Bat Walk Ferry Meadows Country Park Join Nene Park Trust rangers in the company of Antony Mould from the Cambridgeshire Bat Group for a very batty evening. After a short talk about bats we shall venture into the park to try and discover some of the bats that call Ferry Meadows home Times: 18:15 – Approx 20:15 Booking: Essential. Please contact the Nene Park Trust on 01733 234193 or e-mail visitor.services@ neneparktrust.org.uk

11 & 12 September Land Rovers Owners Show East of England Showground 01775 768661 11 & 12 September Steam Gala Nene Valley Railway 01780 784444

11 & 12 September Tacklefest The Embankment, Peterborough 12 September Heritage Open Days, 1pm – 5pm The Prebendal Manor Nassington, Peterborough 01780 782575 12 September Heritage Open Days, 2pm Thorney Heritage Museum Station Road, Thorney 01733 270908

13 September, 7.30pm Candlelit Ghost Tours Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery 01733 864663 19 September World Music Day Cathedral Square, Peterborough 01733 452280

23 & 24 September, 6.159.30pm Badger Watch Ferry Meadows, Peterborough 01733 234193 25th & 26th September, 10am – 5pm The Rockingham Fair Adults £6, Concessions £5, Children (5-16) £3 Family ticket: £15 0800 141 2823 www. oakleighfairs. co.uk Entrance price for Park event does not include access to the Castle & gardens. 26 September Bandstand Marathon Cathedral Square, Peterborough 3 October, 12.15-5.15pm Welland Views, Bus Walk From Peterborough City Centre 01733 331393 10 October Great Eastern Run Peterborough City Centre www.greateasternrun.co.uk

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INDOOR EVENTS

Stamford Arts Centre £12 (£10, £9 RGS members) 01780 763203

9-12 September Heritage Open Day – Around the Bishop’s Palace Peterborough Cathedral 01733 452336

27 September, 7.30pm Keeping up appearances The Key Theatre, Peterborough 01733 207239

9 September, 7.30pm Living History Talk – 1940, Year of Decision Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery 01733 864663 10 September, 8pm Peter Alliss – the Voice of Golf The Cresset Theatre, Peterborough 01733 265705 10 & 11 September, 10am – 3pm Heritage Open Day – Peterborough Archives Service Peterborough Central Library 01733 864159 11 September, 7.30-11.30pm Barn Dance, tickets £10 The Fleet Community Centre, Woodston For the Motor Neurone Disease Association 01733 333243 / 07903 148606 12 September, 11am – 4pm Wedding Fayre The Talbot Hotel, Oundle 01832 273621 19 September, 11am The Cresset Wedding Show Live The Cresset, Peterboorugh 01733 265705

2 & 3 October Design the Dinosaur! Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery 01733 864663 I Love the ‘60’s The Key Theatre, Peterborough 01733 207239 23 September, 8pm Bug World by George McGavin: Royal Geographical Society Lecture

16 & 17 October The National Festival of Railway Modelling East of England Showground 01778 391123 www.brmodelling.co.uk

The East of England Autumn Show 2010 A great day out for the whole family Enjoy a day of fur and feather at the East of England Autumn Show on Sunday 10th October 2010, at the East of England Showground in Peterborough. Organised by the East of England Agricultural Society, visitors to the show can expect to see thousands of animals of all shapes and sizes,from small livestock exhibits including mice and fancy rats to special displays of rare and endangered livestock breeds. The East of England Autumn Show will also feature the East of England Giant Vegetable Competition which made its debut last year. There will be many displays of traditional country life, including country crafts, as well as large animal exhibits. Magnificent Shire horses, incorporated as part of the Wisbech Shire Horse Show, will be dressed in their traditional glory. There will also be the chance to see Pony Club show jumping competitions, donkey driving and harness goats. For those who prefer their animals with a bark, there will be plenty of dog displays and classes including ‘Scruffts’and Burgess Supa Dog Agility Stakes. To book show tickets, call 0845 600 5445. Opening times: 9am 4.30pm Free parking

WIN We have FIVE family tickets available here at the City Scene – just send in a picture of your gorgeous pet; whether mad as a frog or daft as a brush! Send to info@scenepublishing.co.uk This giveaway ends on 24th September 2010.

22 September, 8pm

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Local training company Safe-T-Solutions has recently become accredited to ISO 9001:2008 UKAS, a quality management system that will allow the company to grow and continue to excel in customer service and delivery of courses. With many years experience in the training Industry, with the focus on providing Forklift & First Aid training, Safe-T-Solutionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; culture is based on total commitment to understanding the training needs of industry as well as the individual, offering cost effective solutions and putting the increasingly complex needs of our customers first.Â In addition, Richard Appleyard, Director of Safe-T-Solutions has achieved distinction on the NEBOSH General certificate and has associate membership with IOSH, launching the start of the Health & Safety consultancy practice within the Safe-T-Solutions UK Ltd Group. www.safe-t-solutions.co.uk

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Scene Family

You know what your children like and don’t like, but sometimes a new element to packed lunch keeps you from going mad seeing the same old thing every day and the kids don’t get bored. Savoury Sandwiches – sometimes just using cookie cutters to make interesting shapes (with a little of the crust still on) can revitalise interest. Maybe add one savoury and one sweet sandwich (maybe using the homemade jam!). If you are including anything like tuna or chicken, make sure you have a little cool pack in the bag. Rather than sliced shop loafs, try a bagel, wrap, or roll. These can be frozen and brought out one at a time. Salad – my daughter is not a sandwich fan, so pasta salad with a selection of salad vegetables is always popular, especially the multi coloured pasta. Don’t forget to pack a fork! Carrot, pepper and cucumber

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fingers can be dipped into cream cheese or cheese spread and help towards the five a day. Snack eggs and sausages are handy, but not every day because of the higher fat content. Fruit & Veggies The usual bananas, apples, pears, oranges and grapes are handy. For a change, add some fruit to a low sugar jelly. Don’t forget to pack a spoon!! Calcium-yummy.... Yoghurts, rice puddings and cheese keep those bones healthy, but look out for the high sugar content yoghurts. Make plain yoghurt more interesting with some fruit or raisins. Lunch treat Some crisps (lower salt/fat), little chocolate bar, fairy cake, flapjack, shortbread....a little treat, but balance it out with the savoury and fruit and veggies. Most schools encourage the children to eat the savoury before moving onto the treats.

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Stay in touch – tell me about what’s happening with you and your family and what you can share with the rest of us.

Naomi. x

Fairy cakes

These are super fast and easy to make and have a little vanilla twist. Ingredients 2 large eggs 4oz caster sugar 4oz soft margarine 4oz self raising flour 1tsp vanilla essence Blend all the ingredients together until you have a very smooth and light coloured mixture. Line a tin with cake cases and half fill the cases with mixture. Cook the cakes for 1820 minutes; until they are golden and spring back up when pressed gently. Decorate with icing sugar made with water for a lighter decoration, or with a creamy butter cream icing.

Ingredients 8oz self raising flour Pinch of salt 2oz butter 1oz caster sugar 1oz dried mixed fruit 150ml milk Preparation method Heat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter not marg. Sieve together the flour and salt and rub in the butter. You shouldn’t get any mess past your second knuckle or in the palm of your hands. They should look like biscuit crumbs. The colder your hands the better. Stir in the sugar and fruit. Then add the milk to make soft dough. Use your fingers for this as they are your best kitchen tool. You can do it much lighter than with a spoon and feel that it is properly combined. Turn on to a floured work surface and knead together very lightly to push all the rough edges together. Once you have

a dome shape, using a floured rolling pin, roll out carefully and only go in one direction. Do not turn the dough over, just roll away from you. Turn the dough 90 degrees and repeat until the dough is about an inch thick. Use a 2inch cutter to stamp out rounds and place on a baking sheet. Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and stamp out more scones to use it all up. Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk and a little caster sugar if you like. Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack and serve with Naomi’s jam and maybe some clotted cream if you’re not on a daft diet! If you have a sweet tooth, you can swap the dried fruit for anything you like really, just got play around with the flavours. Try apple, mashed banana, apricots, cherries or even nuts. Also, try cheese, but not just cheddar, how about Applewood, Roquefort or hot Mexicana. Maybe some black olives with parmesan. These would make a great grown up pack lunch with cold meats or smoked salmon.

The crops of blackberries are abundant this year, so get your wellies on and grab a container or two. Blackberries are low in sugar and packed with antioxidants, including vitamin C. Look for blackberries away from the roads and a bit higher up than the dogs can aim for! They don’t keep very well once they have been picked, so get on with your jam, make a crumble and pop a few in a healthy smoothie. To freeze them, lay them flat in the freezer then pop them in a bag. This avoids making a mushy mess of them – wash the blackberries after you’ve defrosted them.

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As a mum of two children, aged eight and five, I know it’s all about being smart with your time and money. Recipes and tips on hand will mean you can rustle up some treats without looking for that elusive recipe. With school having just started back, packed lunch creativity can wane after a few weeks, so we’ve got a few ideas for you including a lovely easy fairy cake recipe. For the ‘grown ups’ Charlotte is sharing her Nanna’s scone recipe and with blackberries appearing all over the place now, try my jam recipe and tips.....enough for you, family, friends and neighbours.

Packed lunches

Blackberries

Charlotte’s Nanna’s Scones

Jam Makes 5lb (enough for you, family, friends and neighbours!) 3 lb. blackberries 1/8 pint water Rind and juice of 1 lemon 3 lb. sugar How? Wash the fruit and add it to the saucepan (you may need a few) with the water and lemon rind and juice. Simmer until the fruit is soft. Stir in the sugar and boil rapidly until the jam starts to set.

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Peterborough Women’s Enterprise Centre Peterborough Women’s Enterprise Centre (PWEC) is a business centre for female entrepreneurs and aspiring businesswomen. It provides a supportive, inclusive and informal environment for women to develop their enterprise ideas, skills and new business ventures. The team at Peterborough Women’s Enterprise Centre understands how scary the idea of working for yourself and of managing your own business can be. The centre is looking for women who are interested in exploring whether their ideas can grow into businesses, and who are open to learning how to make it happen. Located at the heart of Peterborough, the business centre supports all levels of entrepreneurship, and offers a whole range of services including free advice on starting up a new business, training, business support services, information about accessing finance and lots of networking activities. It is a marketplace for clothing

exchange, hot desks, training and meeting rooms, plus work experience and volunteering opportunities. Wherever you are in Peterborough – you are welcome. PWEC can help you every step of the way, from developing the first stages of your idea through to planning and launching your business, and beyond. Smaller Footnote This project is being delivered by Enterprising Women, managed by YTKO (the founders of Enterprising Women, winner of the Prowess Best Newcomer 2009 Award and the prestigious Prowess Flagship Award in 2007), and funded by Peterborough City Council and the East of

Back to Business Club The local networking group the Back to Business Club offers opportunities for professionals and managers, who have found themselves unemployed, to gain confidence and motivation in getting back into the workplace. Seminars coming up through September include; Alan Rimmer, Business Link East ‘Exploring Self Employment’ 9th September Neil Darwin, Opportunity Peterborough ‘Growing jobs in Peterborough’ 16th September Cathy Hunting, Work Psychologist ‘Moving forward’ 23rd September Richard Astle, Director, GPP ‘Peterborough – an overview’ 30th September Alan O’Duffy, Media Expert ‘Confidence building’ 7th October Back to Business Club, 25 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1JL. T: 01733 207348 E: backtobusiness@gpp-peterborough.org.uk W: www.backtobusiness.org.uk

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England Development Agency (EEDA)

Forthcoming events

Contact details Peterborough Women’s Enterprise Centre 7 Bridge Street, Peterborough PE1 1HJ T: 0800 028 5751 E: contact@pwec.org.uk Volunteering is a great way to enhance your employability, keep your existing skills up to date and even get new skills under your belt! On top of that, helping out at the enterprise centre offers the chance to make new friends and experience new things. Volunteering opportunities are available both in reception and the new café. Volunteers wanted at the Peterborough Enterprise Centre

A selection of events at the Women’s Enterprise Centre Tue 14 Sep 2010 Managing Stress Tue 14 Sep 2010 FREE Advice Clinic with MacIntyre Hudson LLP - Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers Wed 15 Sep 2010 Improve Your Networking Skills Wed 22 Sep 2010 Information Session Thu 30 Sep 2010 Improving Decision Making Thu 30 Sep 2010 Coping With Change And Action Planning Visit the website for more further events.

For more information please call Claire on 0800 028 5751, email info@pwec.org.uk or just pop in!

CLEANER RIVER NENE EMBANKMENT THANKS TO ‘WEEK OF ACTION’ People can enjoy the benefits of a cleaner and safer River Nene Embankment in Peterborough following a successful SaferPeterborough partnership ‘Week of Action’ campaign to reduce crime and environmental issues in the area. A focus on cleaning up stretches of the River Nene resulted in the removal of 17 shopping trolleys, four traffic cones, a bed frame, a ladder, a Zimmer frame and a child’s buggy. The river and the river bank was cleared of 68 bags of rubbish for disposal. Peterborough City Council’s city services team focused on improving the river bank environment by cutting back and treating shrubbery

along the footpath behind ASDA in Rivergate. The city services workers were supported by community payback offenders who removed weeds, trimmed grass areas, picked litter and painted underpasses.

Caroline Rowan, Peterborough City Council neighbourhood manager and week of action co-ordinator, said: “The week was a massive success in terms of creating a riverside we can be even more proud of. This could not have been achieved without a partnership approach to tackling the issues.” Caroline adds “ I really must thank all the volunteers and people that helped with the clean-up”

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Ryan’s Premier League Preview Following on from last month’s debut column, I’ve decided to review the opening weeks of the football season, & what an entertaining few weeks it’s been! We’ve had some great goals, (Wolves’ David Jones spectacular & creative free kick was my personal favourite) howlers a plenty, (Liverpool fans watching Pepe Reina on opening day against Arsenal will testify to that!) & some terrific matches already. There can be no better place to start than the romantic story of the Premier Leagues first day. New boys Blackpool stunned the football world with a 4-0 thumping away to Roberto Martinez’s Wigan. This was made all the more amazing given the fact that a good number of Ian Holloway’s key loan signings from last seasons promotion campaign have returned to their clubs & by his own admission maybe even slightly weakened the squad. By the time you read this we’ll all know if they have continued their great start. The 2 other Premier League new boys will definitely now know what a tough season will be in store, if they didn’t already, as champions Chelsea tore apart West Brom 6-0, courtesy of a Didier Drogba hat-trick, & Manchester United dismantled Newcastle 3-0 with, 36 years young Ryan Giggs scoring for the 21st consecutive season. Most of the other so called other “big 4” challengers cancelled each other out in what was tough opening fixtures for Tottenham & Man City, then Liverpool & Arsenal. At White Hart Lane Spurs rued plenty of missed opportunities in what ended up a 0-0 draw, mainly down to the incredible performance of new Man City No 1, Joe Hart. The match at Anfield was slightly more controversial. Joe Cole, starting his 1st Premier League match for his

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new side, obviously wanted to show his new admirers what the fuss was about & in a desperate attempt to block the ball from Arsenal new boy Laurent Koscielny, made a reckless challenge, giving ref Martin Atkinson no other choice than to send him off. To be fair to Liverpool they came out in the 2nd half & produced a courageous display & took the lead through David Ngog’s strike. With the game running out, normally 100% reliable Pepe Reina gifted the gunners an equalizer by dropping a cross, only to fumble back into his own net when the ball came back off the post. 1-1 the final score & nobody could really argue with the fairness of the outcome. Of the best of the rest Aston Villa, still smarting from Martin O’Neil’s shock departure, recorded a comfortable win against West Ham, with Man City bound James Milner saying his bye bye’s with a superb finish. Other Euro hopefuls Everton were slightly embarrassed by their 1-0 defeat at Blackburn, as much for their new pink away kit as the result! Finally a word on who should at least be everyone’s 2nd team in the city, Posh. After a fantastic start to the season with a 3-0 win against Bristol Rovers, Gary Johnson’s men recorded just as an impressive result in the Carling Cup, a 4-1 victory against Rotherham United. This obviously had expectation flying through the roof, only for that expectation to come crashing down like a lead balloon in the shape of a 5-1 mauling away at Bournemouth. Fans should not get too carried away by this. The new manager has assembled a squad that in my opinion is better than last season’s failing one, and now in a lower league I firmly believe the Posh will be in the mix come the business end of the season. Don’t forget to email me your views on ryan@semplesoccer.co.uk & visit www.semple-soccer.co.uk to read my responses.

POSH September Fixtures

New Football Team for Peterborough In early August a newly formed Learning Disability football team from Peterborough took part in their first tournament in Kings Lynn. There were six other learning disability teams taking part on the day. The team representing Peterborough Community Services were undefeated and narrowly lost out on winning the tournament by goal difference, finishing as well deserved runners up. They were presented with the runners up trophy as well as one of the team taking the player of the tournament award. Their next tournament will be held in Kings Lynn on the 10th September. Peterborough Learning Disability Football is hoping to host their own tournament in the near future

Date

H or A

Team

Time

Saturday 4th

Away

Tranmere

3pm

Saturday 11th

Home

Oldham

3pm

Saturday 18th

Away

Exeter City

3pm

Saturday 25th

Home

MK Dons

3pm

Tuesday 28th

Home

Notts County

7.45pm

PETERBOROUGH TOWN SPORTS CLUB Amazingly we are in the last month of the cricket season already. Where has the Summer gone? After the excitement of a warm June and lots of runs being scored the last month has seen many rain affected games. The 1st X1 will have played Finedon, the serial winners of their league, before this goes to press. Defeat will have consigned us to another season as bridesmaid but victory will make for a close finish with just three games to go. The 2nd X1 are almost certain to gain promotion to Division Two unless they make a complete pig’s ear of things. Hockey has started in earnest with a barrage of pre-season friendlies before the start of the league action on the 25th September. Most of the expected influx of ‘super stars’ are yet to break cover so many of the younger and more

The team has only been established for 3 months and is looking to make further additions to the team, so if anyone knows any suitable people who would like to join the squad, contact Andy, Ian or Allan. With a five a side team at the moment, it is hoped to expand the team to a seven a side and even an 11 a side team in the future and possibly a ladies team. All ages and abilities welcome. Training is currently held once a week.

inexperienced players are getting a chance to stake a claim. The best bit of fun so far has been Aussie Dave’s 30th birthday party where a blacked up trio of Miles, Andrew and Loader came as Caste Semenia, Daley Thompson and Mo Farrah. More like the three Degrees was the general opinion!!! The Club is looking spick and span after some decorating and new carpets, an improvement that will surely be appreciated by the members. This will certainly be the case when the squash club start their season in October with their 5 star entertainment of the opposition, courtesy of ‘Mick Daykin Catering’ in these new salubrious surroundings. They will be hopeful of putting

Andy Fowler 01733 319954 Email andrew.fowler@peterboroughpct.nhs.uk 17 Fletton Ave Ian Worley 01733 319954 Email ian.worley@peterboroughpct.nhs.uk 17 Fletton Ave Allan Thomas 01733 746570 Email allan.thomas@peterboroughpct.nhs.uk Bretton Resource Centre

up a better show in The Cambs League this year, this being part dependant on whether the handful of top players in the club actually play for The Club. There should be more news of any developments on the tennis front next time. If any members who play at other clubs without floodlights wish to continue to play in the winter then we have a winter membership available. If you would like any information about the club, contact Peter Lambert on 01733 262202 or peter.ptsc@btinternet.com

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