Nene Valley Living February 2011

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NENE VALLEY Living 2011 new for weddings best buys more news

Let’s go retro

New interiors style

Travel special

Inspiring ideas for holidays

Pitch perfect

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Healthcare choices Healthcare services for the whole community at Fitzwilliam Hospital Did you know you can have your healthcare at Fitzwilliam Hospital?

The hospital provide services for the whole community through Premium Care for private and insured patients and through Patient Choice for NHS patients.

Fitzwilliam Hospital offers all patients:

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Very low infection rates

State-of-the-art equipment Small, friendly hospital in peaceful surroundings High quality care Good nurse-patient ratios Free parking and easy to find

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If you have medical insurance, please use it to enjoy the benefits of private treatment at the Fitzwilliam Hospital which include:

If you are being referred by your GP for NHS treatment you have a right to choose the hospital you are referred to under the Patient Choice charter.

• Your choice of consultant

Fitzwilliam offer a wide range of services to NHS patients at no charge to patient or GP.

• Early and flexible appointments with the Premium Care fast track card • Hotel comforts on admission Ask your GP to refer you for private treatment at the Fitzwilliam.

Ask your GP if you can be referred to the Fitzwilliam for your treatment under Patient Choice.

Self-pay patients

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Premium Care benefits are available to paying patients on our full range of services.

Many patients are now choosing to pay for early treatment of NHS low priority health problems such as varicose veins, sterilisation reversals, lumps and bumps and carpal tunnel treatments.

A full range of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical treatments is also available under the Vive brand.

Call today for a quote for your healthcare.

If you would like to chat through the options or for general enquiries about Fitzwilliam Hospital and the services offered please contact us today.

Email: enquiries@fitzwilliam-hospital.co.uk or visit: www.fitzwilliam-hospital.co.uk

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ot being blessed with any noticeable athletic genes, it wasn’t until my children began to play team sports that I realised what an immensely rewarding experience this can be. Now, with two keen sportsmen in the house, I have witnessed first hand the benefits - and the terrific level of commitment given by the volunteers who make all kinds of sport happen at local level. In the first of an occasional series, Chris Clifford goes behind the scenes of grass roots Rugby Union. Let us know if you’d like us to cover your sport or club at a later date.

In February, spring is just beginning to stir, and it’s great to hear that local businesses are throwing out green shoots. Following Kirstie Allsopp’s recent Homemade Home series on C4, which has triggered an upsurge of interest in all kinds of making and ‘upcycling,’ I was delighted to hear that there is to be a new crafts studio in Nassington (see p.5). I have attended one of founder Margaret Rowan’s excellent sewing classes and I can highly recommend it, whether you’re a beginner, or wish to take your skills up a notch.

Finally, I hope you like our own injection of spring colour on the cover.

Photographer Dave Phillips took the shot, while I lent a hand behind the scenes (see above). The pot and the fabric were second hand finds – Kirstie should be proud!

Enjoy the month.

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Cover shot:

Pansies by Dave Phillips

Upfront

Would you sign a pre-nup agreement?

Upfront

Boost exam grades and The Ship Inn, Oundle

Let’s go retro

Explore mid-century modern style

11 Health and beauty notes News from local businesses

12 Wedding day venues Charming places to tie the knot

15 Pitch perfect Join a rugby club

15 PITCH PERFECT

19 Adventure on your doorstep Inspired ideas for travel

22 Water for Cambodia

Ethical tourism by an Oundle couple

27 The Broadway lights up The theatre reopens at last

29 Diary dates

What’s on this month

19 TRAVEL ADVENTURES

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ROWANTREE WORKSHOPS CLASSES SHORT COURSES NEW CRAFT STUDIO OPENING IN NASSINGTON

Saturday 12 February 2011

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We will be offering a full range of classes and workshops at all levels, including beginners sewing classes, patchwork, knitting, crochet, pattern cutting, rag rug making, and soft furnishings.

Classes will be kept small to ensure plenty of time with the tutor.

The Sewing Salon – sewing machine and workshop space to hire by the hour.

Children’s after school craft clubs and holiday events.

Weekly knitting surgery. Tea, sympathy and expert help when required.

Bespoke parties - from hen parties to birthday parties, baby showers to children’s parties.

Workshops and short courses can be designed for groups of up to ten students.

For more information about classes, workshops, dates and fees Please contact Margaret Rowan on 01780 783323 e-mail margaret@rowantree.eclipse.co.uk

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LOCAL NEWS

Upfront What’s new this month

Could you join the open studios?

PAINTING BY SUE SHIELDS

Peterborough Artists Open Studios (PAOS) takes place over three weekends in June this year. It’s the highlight of the regional arts calendar as it offers a unique opportunity to see artists at work, and to buy original pieces. This year, the group welcomes new applications from painters, potters, sculptors, jewellers and textile artists.

• Contact membership@paos. org.uk or visit www.paos. org.uk for more information.

Deadline for applications is February 10th.

New craft studio for Nassington Margaret Rowan has gained a national reputation for her craft skills and frequently runs workshops for Liberty of London and Peter Jones in Sloane Square. Now she’s realised a personal ambition by opening a dedicated craft studio in Nassington, where she will be offering a full range of classes and workshops for all levels of skill.

The cosy studio, in the former Winesmith shop in Station Road, will offer beginners sewing classes, patchwork, a weekly knitting surgery, rag rug making, soft furnishings and children’s classes. “I want to create a lovely, welcoming feel so people really want to come and learn here,” says Margaret. The craft studio will open on February 12th. Look out for our feature on Margaret, coming next month.

• For information about classes, workshops, dates and fees, contact Margaret Rowan on 01780 783323.

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Boost for King’s Cliffe community The Football Foundation has awarded £122,700 to a local community project. The village of King’s Cliffe will benefit from a community pavilion and changing rooms to go alongside its two new grass pitches, floodlit multi-use games area, children’s playground and ‘Ourspace’ area for young people.

Off to the opera

Pre-nups – not just for the rich and famous?

Family law specialist Belinda Smith of BS Solicitors and Co reflects on recent developments in pre-nuptial agreements in the UK A flicker of excitement passed through the UK family law world recently when the longawaited Supreme Court judgement on the case of Radmacher and Granatino was delivered.

The story? Glamorous German multimillionairess seeks to enforce a pre-nuptial agreement with her separated spouse, Monsieur Granatino, not short of a bob or two himself, who had decided to return to academia, leaving a lucrative job as a banker.

M. Granatino argued that the pre-nup, which stated that he would not make any claim on his wife’s riches if they divorced, was not valid because he didn’t realise quite how rich she was when he signed it. The court decided otherwise and Radmacher won.

On the continent, and in the US, nuptial agreements have for many years been treated by the family courts as binding between consenting parties. Not so in the UK. Our jurisdiction has been reluctant to be bound by a document that is drawn up many years before a marriage breakdown, which could prejudice one of the other spouses, usually the wife, in a way neither could predict at the time. Any attempt to hold the parties to arrangements for their children would certainly be overruled by a future family court, and that is still the situation today. What has changed since the Radmacher case is a greater acknowledgement that “nuptial agreements freely entered into by each party with a full appreciation of its implications should be considered binding on what happens with matrimonial assets on divorce.”

So it seems that pre-nups and indeed postnups will now be assumed to be binding unless there are very good reasons to find otherwise.

This is a big move forward from before when the nuptial agreement could be a weighty factor to be taken into account in divorce, but was not assumed to be the last word.

If a couple each consults a family lawyer and together disclose their financial assets and have the legal implications of a nuptial agreement fully explained to them, they can be confident that the terms of that agreement are more likely than not to be recognised by our family courts from now on.

• For more information on nuptial agreements, visit www.bscsolicitors.co.uk or call 01733 267414.

Don’t miss the chance to see Oundle Gilbert and Sullivan Players’ production of comic opera Iolanthe. The production will run for one week, from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th February in the refurbished Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle. It involves 40 people onstage, a full orchestra and wonderful costumes.

• Tickets cost £9 from Monday to Wednesday (four for three on Monday and Tuesday) and £10 each Thursday to Saturday. From Oundle in Stitches, Market Place, Oundle, tel: 01832 273830 or email p.weetman@btopenworld.com NENE VALLEY LIVING February 2011

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LOCAL NEWS

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A traditional Inn

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he Ship conjours up an image of everything you imagine a traditional Inn to be: the low hanging ceiling, original oak beams, and the large inglenook fireplace with a roaring log fire – a welcome sight on the cheerless January lunch time that my colleague Dave and I visited. The menus have plenty of warming and comforting foods on offer such as Shepherd’s Pie, ham, egg and chips, chilli con carne and fish and chips. To start, I decided on a beef and pearl barley soup, while Dave chose the chicken liver pâté and toast. My soup was well flavoured, obviously home-made, and piping hot. The pate came with warm slices of crusty bread, cranberry sauce and a rocket salad, which Dave said was a delicious combination. He chose chilli and rice for his main course, which was served with grated cheese and soured cream.

Portions are generous and the chilli had a good, flavoursome kick to it. I opted for the pâté and toast as my main course (you can mix and match) and I agreed with Dave that it was everything a good pâté should be. Prices are very reasonable and the service was fast and friendly. We reluctantly declined the tempting dessert menu, which included dark and white chocolate brownies with blueberry sauce and apple and cherry pie, all of which are made on the premises by the team of three regular chefs. The Ship is a family run hotel, popular with locals and visitors for its relaxed feel and warm welcome. There’s a daily specials menu, as well as regular promotions and deals.

Bridget Steele • The Ship Inn, West St, Oundle PE8 4ET Tel: 01832 273918

Congratulations…

The winner of our November competition for tickets to the Holiday on Ice Energia performance is Mrs M Sewter from Oundle.

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Upgrade your website with a video Did you know that local businesses can improve their chances of being found in a Google search on the internet by including a video on their website? Potential customers are also much more likely to pick up the phone to a local business once they have watched a video. But how do you get one made for a reasonable rate? Perry Miller is a video maker with over 20 years experience directing corporate videos for clients such as Vodafone, Barclays and Lexus. Perry is now offering his services to local businesses. “A lot of my recent work has been making videos for websites of big companies or government organisations,” he says. “I think what is happening now is that companies of all sizes are realising that video is an affordable, and desirable, option.”

To see some of Perry’s videos visit www.perrymiller.co.uk. Contact him on 07932 764490.

Boost exam success with Abacus As competition for university places increases, pupils are under increasing pressure to deliver the best grades possible. Getting extra help away from the hurly burly of the classroom can make all the difference. Now Peterborough’s Abacus Tutoring Academy is offering intensive holiday courses to prepare students for GCSEs, A/S and A level exams, as well as entrance exams to local schools. During the Easter holidays, week-long exam preparation for maths, biology, physics, English, science and chemistry are on the timetable. The classes start on Wednesday April 13th and run on the 14th, 15th, 18th and 19th. “The aim is to kick start revision.

We cover as many syllabuses as possible, and students work in small groups, with a maximum of five,” explains Lena Gooch, partner in the Tutoring Academy. “Our teachers are recruited from schools and colleges and are fully qualified.” The cost of a week’s tuition for one subject is £210, but rates are less if you book more than one course.

Single sessions are available at £50, or tuition can be spread over term time. During the summer break, Abacus offers coaching for local school entrance exams, and the 11 plus. “The summer holidays work well because children are less tired,” explains Lena. “Taking a week in the summer can really help to get grades up.”

• Call Abacus Tutoring Academy on 01733 394500. The Academy can be found at 2, Culley Court, Bakewell Rd, Orton Southgate, PE2 6WA.

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Love it!

Spread some romance around this Valentine’s day with this cheerful wooden plaque, £8 from John Lewis, Queensgate, Peterborough, PE1 1NL

Admire an early spring garden in all its glory at 6, Robinswood, Wansford, on Sunday February 27th 11am-4pm. Open for the first time under the National Gardens Scheme, Carole and Forbes Smith have been working on their plot for the last 10 years, and they have a wonderful collection of 200 varieties of snowdrops.

There will be snowdrops for sale, hot soup and teas.

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HOMES

Let’s go

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he backlash against opulence in interiors is completely in tune with the current times. The new retro look is inspired by the frugal yet forward-looking post-war period, with a touch of classic pared-down Scandinavian design and more than a nod to the graphic shapes of 1950s style.

‘Mid century modern’ was a design movement which evolved from the mid 1930s to the 1950s. Key designers of the day were Robin Day, Arne Jacobsen and Alvar Aalto.

Brand names, such as Ercol, are still in production. You can buy reissued Ercol furniture from John Lewis, Peterborough, or have fun hunting down an original. Recently, Batemans Auctioneers of Stamford has had a fine selection of original Ercol furniture in its saleroom.

The look is easy to live with and not difficult to interpret.

Simple, stylised prints and natural wood work well with shades such as duck egg blue, There’s a new mood for interiors for 2011. Mid century modern style mustard yellow, olive green, brown and teal. is a blend of streamlined shapes, subtle colours, natural materials Designers Sanderson, Romo and Harlequin and a touch of vintage. Fiona Cumberpatch reports have produced textiles and wall coverings with graphic prints which reflect the trend. You can see and order these, or similar designs, at a number of local companies including Tom McAlpin Interiors, Material Homes, and Hunters Interiors.

Go for pale walls and woodwork to balance bolder fabrics and accessories. Or opt for a single panel of patterned tiles in a kitchen or bathroom. Aga Fired Earth at Warmington Mill has some interesting Emma Bridgewater polka dots with a 1950s feel. For a bigger statement, its Metropolitan range, inspired by the underground, will lend a bolder retro look.

John Lewis, Queensgate, Peterborough PE1 1NL Tel: 01733 344644 Aga Fired Earth, Warmington Mill, nr Peterborough PE8 6TJ Tel: 01832 280088 Batemans Auctioneers, The Saleroom, Ryhall Rd, Stamford PE9 1XF Tel: 01780 766466 www.batemans-auctions.co.uk PHOTO: John Lewis

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If you’d like the style, but need help to pull it together, try one of the area’s interior design companies, and soft furnishings makers.

Tom McAlpin Interiors, Millisle House, 41-43 Culley Court, Bakewell Rd, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE4 6SP Tel: 01733 230499 Hunters Interiors, The Dairy, Copthill Farm Enterprises, Deeping Rd, Uffington, Stamford PE9 4TD Tel: 01780 757946 Material Homes, 21 St David’s Square, Fengate, Peterborough PE1 5QA Tel: 01733 342044 www.materialhomes.co.uk J & S Interiors 30 Phorpres Close, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8FZ Tel: 01733 558864 www.jandsinteriors.uk.com

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SHOP THE LOOK

Rochelle lamp, £35, John Lewis

PHOTO: JOHN LEWIS

Villa Nova Wallpaper Tom McAlpin Interiors

Lewin, a Find inspiration in Plants and Places by Angie Lewin contemporary artist whose style suggests the post-war era look Order from The Oundle Bookshop, 13 Market Place, Oundle Tel: 01832 273523 oundlebookshop@colemangroup.co.uk Nest of Ercol tables £399, John Lewis

Designers Guild wallpaper, available from Tom McAlpin Interiors

Metropolitan tiles, Fired Earth Retro china, charity shop find A specialist charity shop such as Sue Ryder Vintage and Retro has ever-changing stock and you may find similar pieces there. Or try The Missing Curtain in Stamford, which stocks vintage and retro accessories and furniture.

Sue Ryder Vintage and Retro, 97-99 Bridge Street, Peterborough PE1 1EH Tel: 01733 345405 The Missing Curtain 40, St Paul’s St, Stamford PE9 2BH www.themissingcurtain.com

Lucienne rug, £650, John Lewis

Aimbry lamp, Tom McAlpin Interiors

Orla Kiely home accessories, from a selection at John Lewis

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Health & beauty

notes Bridget Steele rounds up news from local health and beauty businesses

Ready, steady, glow Non-invasive skin treatments are becoming more sophisticated, reasonably priced and effective. I tried a Microdermabrasion treatment at the Body Laser Clinic in Broadway, Peterborough.

This is a deep exfoliation treatment using a spray of fine crystals to remove the outer layer of the skin. This action deeply cleanses whilst regenerating collagen and gradually repairs the skin by correcting blemishes, giving a uniform appearance of firm and glowing skin. The treatment takes less than half an hour and it felt comfortable, a bit like a small, slightly abrasive roller being run over my face. The skin is then “vacuumed” with a suction: this part was amazing as I was shown how much dead skin had been collected (enough to fill half a mug!) and my face was then moisturised with an high SPF moisturiser and I was advised to keep my skin well protected even from the winter sun. I felt I was in safe hands at the Laser Clinic, the staff are medically trained, professional and informative – and a day or two later I can see a distinct difference in my skin, it looks smooth, clear and it is definitely glowing. Although this is less of a relaxing facial and more of a clinical treatment, the results were impressive and although I only tried one of the recommended three treatments, I would book again. A course of three costs £200.

• The Body Laser Clinic, 58 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SU, Tel: 01733 555200 www.bodylaser.co.uk

Airbrush your skin

IPL Photo rejuvenation is the latest treatment being offered by expanding salon, Elysia in Tansor. Hailed as the ultimate lunch time treatment, the technique promises younger looking skin and can be used to treat sun damage, birthmarks, thread veins, vascular lesions, pigmented areas and rosacea. The treatment itself is painless and requires a cold gel on the area to be treated and dark glasses to protect you from the bright light. The therapist then moves the Pulsar laser across the skin and pulses of light are applied. The treatment is painless and without side effects. It is recommended that a course of five treatments are taken to get the best results but even after one session, results are evident.

• For more information contact Elysia Health and Beauty, Tel: 01832 226 328 www. elysiahealthandbeauty.com

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Correct your child’s teeth The way children’s teeth grow can be affected by factors such as thumb sucking and even how we feed our babies by lying them on their side. Townley House dentist Mrs Marr is now offering Orthopaedic Orthodontics. The treatment focuses on developing the jaw bones to their correct position before the teeth are straightened.

It is best started when children are between six to eight years old, although younger children and adults can be treated. The advantages of Orthopaedic Orthodontics include a better facial appearance and profile, improved function of the jaw joint, greater stability and function, less relapse than after regular orthodontic treatment, less risk of trauma to the front tooth, less risk of grinding and tooth wear and reduced facial ageing caused by traditional extractions. Treatment time takes between six to 18 months with removable braces which are worn full time and only removed for eating. The initial assessment is £25. Appliances start at £395.

• Contact Townley House Dental Practice, 01832 272515 or 273967 www.townleyhousedentalpractice.co.uk

Try yoga Equilibrium Yoga and Well-being Centre opened in Peterborough in 2008 and has quickly established itself as being a popular, yet peaceful setting to enjoy a large range of yoga and pilates classes in three studios. I met the centre’s founder, Sandra Heider, and tried a Forrest Yoga session, which she was teaching.

The class lasted for an hour and a half and catered for all levels. The studio has under floor heating, and blankets, mats, blocks and straps are provided. Although Sandra had over 20 people to observe, she constantly corrected people and helped them into poses, often just dropping tense shoulders down or offering encouragement. The classes help people to become stronger and more flexible and focus on strength, endurance and suppleness. The classes also aim to balance the body and mind through good breathing, and concentration, helping to focus participants into a quiet relaxation session at the end.

Equilibrium offers more than 20 classes a week and these can be bought on a “pay as you go” basis, five or ten class passes, or a monthly charge for regular users. Kids’ Yoga is also available on Saturdays in sessions for four to seven years old and eight to 12 year olds.

• Equilibrium Yoga and Well-being Centre, 31-32 Aston Business Park, Shrewsbury Avenue, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 7BX www.equilibriumyoga.co.uk info@equilibrium.co.uk Tel: 01733 370002 NENE VALLEY LIVING February 2011

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WEDDINGS

Wedding day venues If you’re in the throes of planning a wedding, take time to consider the area’s wide variety of characterful and historic venues. Compiled by Bridget Steele

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et in beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside, Elton Furze is just a few miles west of Peterborough and offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. This golf club venue can cater for up to 130 for a sit down wedding breakfast and up to 170 for an evening reception.

• Packages are available and facilities can be viewed at the club’s website www.efgc.co.uk or contact Fee Martin at fee@efgc.co.uk or 01832 280189.

The Grade 1 listed, 17th century Talbot Hotel in the centre of Oundle not only offers a characterful setting but has recently been undergoing extensive renovation. Ceremonies can take place in the first floor Whitwell suite with traditional oak panelling and stone fireplaces which accommodates up to 70. The Westgate suite is ideal for a wedding reception and offers private reception and bar facilities, a dance floor and direct access to a walled garden area which is perfect for photographs.

70 people can be accommodated for formal dining or 100 for buffets. A wedding breakfast can be custom made and prices typically are around £28 per head. There is an extensive wine list and drinks packages. Bride and groom also receive a complimentary stay in the honeymoon suite.

• TheTalbot Hotel, New Street, Oundle, PE8 4EA Tel: 01832 273621 www.thetalbot.oundle.com

Talbot Hotel

Situated in Peterborough city centre, the Great Northern Hotel remains an oasis of historical charm and heritage which has recently been restored to its former glory. The striking building with its contemporary décor and great architecture is ideal for an intimate service or a lavish celebration or a civil service. The bridal party will also benefit from their own Banqueting Manager who will ensure meticulous service and attention to detail for a smoothly run day.

• The Great Northern Hotel, Station Approach, Peterborough, PE1 1QL Tel: 01733 552595 e-mail: reception@thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk If you are on a budget, the “Get a Grand Wedding for a Grand!” is an ideal wedding promotion which is being offered at the Bridge Hotel in Thrapston on selected dates during February, March, October and November 2011. The offer is based on 30 day guests and 80 evening guests and includes a three course meal with wine and coffee plus an evening finger buffet. Extra guests can be catered for. The Rothwell Room will seat 90 guests and 130 for an evening reception, or for intimate parties the Oakwood Room is ideal for up to 25 people.

• For more information contact The Bridge Hotel, Bridge Street, Thrapston, Northamptonshire, NN14 4JP Tel: 01832 732128 info@thebridge-hotel.com

Bridge Hotel, Thrapston The Queens Head Riverside Inn, Nassington is a popular wedding venue near Peterborough and provides an idyllic and peaceful setting for wedding receptions. This traditional Inn with its warm hospitality, superb locally sourced food and the setting on the banks of the River Nene can accommodate up to 70 guests for a sit down wedding reception and has a dance floor for evening receptions. There is a varied choice of menus and packages available and staff will be happy to discuss your individual requirements.

• The Queens Head Riverside Inn and Restaurant, 54 Station Road, Nassington, Northamptonshire, PE8 6QB, Tel: 01780 784006. www.queensheadnassington.co.uk Oundle Mill offers an extraordinary location for a wedding reception in contemporary yet rustic chic surroundings overlooking the River Nene. Catering for up to 80 guests, head chef Jeremy Medley will work with his award-winning team to ensure that you are served with beautifully presented and high quality food in the elegant upstairs dining room. For a luxurious wedding night there is accommodation available in the upper eaves, where guests can enjoy a vast double ended stone bath, and a six foot bed. The bijou Lucom Room offers stunning views, dressing room and walk-in shower.

• To discuss your bespoke requirements, contact Oundle Mill, Barnwell Rd, Oundle PE8 5PB. Tel: 01832 272621 www.oundlemill.co.uk or email info@oundlemill.co.uk

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The Garden House Hotel in Stamford is licensed to hold civil ceremonies for up to 50 people and can offer a formal wedding breakfast in the main restaurant. If the Bride and Groom are looking for a more informal day and choose to have a carved buffet, barbecue or hog roast numbers can go up to 60. The hotel has its own in house DJ for the evening where 120 guests can be catered for. For smaller weddings, St. Martins can hold up to 18 or a marquee can seat up to 100 guests for a formal wedding. For weddings booked during February 2011 for dates between October 2011 and March 2012, wedding parties will receive their welcome drinks free.

• The Garden House, High Street, St Martins, Stamford, PE9 2LP, Tel: 01780 763359; enquiries@gardenhousehotelofstamford.com

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OUNDLE MILL Oundle Mill has that ‘wow’ factor which can make your wedding day truly memorable – be it as a stylish wedding reception venue, or a hideaway for your first night A completely unique environment There is nothing ordinary about Oundle Mill.

From the river frontage to the reception area set over rushing, glass-covered water, to the old oak beams and the unexpectedly sleek Italian minimalist interior, this is a place of dramatic contrasts all the way.

The very finest dining You can enjoy fine dining for your wedding breakfast in the elegant upstairs dining room where Head Chef Jeremy Medley offers beautifully presented, contemporary dishes of exceptional quality. You can catch glimpses of him and his team working in the kitchen just behind a shimmering voile covered glass wall.

You’ll find tactile lilac crushed velvet Presotto chairs, sleek black tables and Reidel wine glasses that fill the palm of your hand. This would make a perfect venue for an intimate and unique wedding celebration for up to eighty guests.

Dream rooms for your wedding night And why not spend your wedding night here?

There are two rooms in the upper eaves of the Mill. The Mill Room features a dressing area, a designer Italian sofa, and a vast double ended

stone bath in the bedroom, just next to the contemporary fireplace and six foot bed with its Egyptian cotton covered goose down pillows and duvet. Cutting edge technology comes in the form of a Loewe flat screen TV, DVD and Bose sound wave radio. The bejou Lucom Room which hangs dramatically from the front of the building features 180° views, original wooden beams and iron mill workings above a unique under lit ‘floating bed’.

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Family pastime: The Pearce, Phillips and Crooks brothers seen here played together for Peterborough during a fixture against Hereford. All came through the PRUFC Mini & Junior training set-up.

Pitch perfect If you’re looking to participate in a team sport, Rugby Union is a great choice, says Chris Clifford

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Peterborough club Secretary, Paul Gardner, explains: “You can’t really beat the sport in terms of its fundamental ethics. The referee is well respected and there’s no arguing with his decisions, there’s superb team spirit and best of all, it’s a sport to be enjoyed by all the family, whether you’re playing or spectating.” And with more than 1,000 members, the club is incredibly well supported.

Paul adds: “That family atmosphere was welldemonstrated recently when we had three sets of brothers on the pitch.”

Focus on training

City success

The red, grey and gold of Peterborough’s strip stands out during this foggy clash with Luton. Facing the camera are Ben Crooks, Jon Phillips and Andrew Phillips.

Locally, Peterborough Rugby Union Football Club is the main local conduit to the sport, and can trace its roots back to the 1860s. It has a busy fixtures and training schedule, and the club’s First XV currently plays in National League 3 Midlands. This is seen as being just one step away from the lower echelons of

professional Rugby Union, and Peterborough players often battle teams from Kettering, Hereford, Malvern and Scunthorpe to name just a few.

But if you’re looking to participate in a team sport, and others such as football and

Coaching at Peterborough is of the highest quality, and several players have achieved Premiership success, such as Jon Phillips who played for Northampton Saints. Other club members have represented the East Midlands RFU and gained County Colours and Caps.

But what if you’re a parent and your child says he, or she, wants to play? The inevitable questions surface, especially after seeing aggressive clashes on TV. Is it safe? Won’t my child get hurt? In actual fact, rugby is still one of the safest sports around due to stringent 2

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ouch, pause, engage!...three words commencing a scrum that are guaranteed to quicken the heart of any seasoned Rugby Union fan.

But to the uninitiated, the sport and its many rules can seem like a total mystery, and potential players can be daunted by its trademark gladiatorial clashes. Rugby was, for many years, a sport often associated with public schools. But the reality now is that the game has a real grass-roots following due to dedicated local teams, which foster homegrown talent through progressive coaching.

From an adult’s perspective, the sport offers unequalled comradeship and a buzzing social life, whether through after-match food and drink, or more formal club dinners and other events, such as charity fundraising.

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Peterborough RUFC Honours List East Midlands Champions 1978, 1985, 1989, 2010 East Midlands Cup Finalists 1986, 1993, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009 Hunts & Peterborough Senior Cup Winners 2004, 2005, 2006 Hunts & Peterborough Cup Winners 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005

“Like any sport, you have to be dedicated to get the best out of it…”

Left: Peterborough First XV Captain Paul Cook prepares to punch through South Leicester’s defence.

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2 rules and regulations which govern training and playing, and form part of the RFU Seal of approval award which the Club proudly holds and upholds with the Five Key codes of ‘This is Rugby’…Sportsmanship, Teamwork, Respect, Discipline and Enjoyment.

Paul says: “The Rugby Football Union (RFU) really does have this sewn up in terms of safety with its Rugby Continuum programme, which means that all coaches are formally-trained and have to attend special courses, particularly if coaching young people. From the age of seven, players play practise tag rugby, on a smaller pitch with simplified rules.”

Even proper child protection and vetting is put in place under the aegis of the RFU, to ensure a safe environment in which youngsters can learn the sport, and develop into the Premiership and International players of tomorrow.

But anyone wanting to play rugby at Peterborough must show a desire to succeed, with twice-weekly training sessions for adults and of course, weekend matches if the player in question is selected, as Paul explains: “Like any sport, you have to be dedicated to get the best out of it, and ultimately, for the club to do well and win matches. Even though they are busy people, our members put in the hours and that says a lot about the club itself.”

Besides adult First, Second, Third, Fourth and Vets teams (and Colts, Juniors and Minis), Peterborough also offers ladies’ and girls’ rugby, which is gaining in popularity.

Outside of the playing season, which runs from September to the end of April, rugby tours are often arranged, and foreign players are sometimes hosted by the club. “We’ve entertained and developed national players from abroad, including those from teams in Lithuania and Zimbabwe, who are on a par with our best, but this does bring a new dimension to training and gives valuable experience,” says Paul, who adds: “If you’ve played the sport before, or not, anyone interested in playing for Peterborough can expect a warm welcome.” www.prufc.com

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A try!...Peterborough’s Johnny Beall scores against Dunstablians in the EMRU Cup 1st Round.

If you find the prospect of a large club daunting, smaller outfits are also in the area.

• Thorney has a superb rugby club which, although nowhere near as big as Peterborough, has lofty ambitions. And Thorney’s members are swelling with pride after building a £400,000 club house in 2009, with help from an RFU and Rugby Football Union grant, and funds raised by members. The facility was named after former RFU Chairman and England International, Ron Jacobs, who spent his later years in Thorney before his death in 2002.

Playing in blue and gold strip, in Midlands 4 East, the village club manages two senior teams, a veterans’ XV and two youth sides, and plans to expand its membership of around 150. http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/thorneyrufc/ • On the other side of Peterborough, 350-strong Oundle RFC runs two senior, one Colts and a veterans’ team, and has been playing since 1976 at Occupation Road. Midlands 4 East (South) is the club’s division, and at the time of writing, the First XV are placed third out of 12 in the table. http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/oundlerfc/

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If a week in Benidorm ticks all your boxes, then turn the page. If the idea of coming face to face with a polar bear, mountain gorilla or orang-utan is more your thing... then read on! An increasing number of travel agents are offering holiday experiences that deliver an authentic travel experience, whether that’s exploring the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wildlife watching in Africa or taking a road trip to Berlin, Dresden and Krakau. And local companies offer some of the best experiences available... as long as you know where to look Paula Cockroft, Oundle Travel, Oundle

Steve Daykin, Inspirational Travel, Wittering Tel: 01780 784380 www.inspirational-travel.com “More and more of our clients are looking to travel to destinations where they will not encounter too many other tourists and are seeking an enriching and exhilarating holiday that allows them to explore remote areas, engage with local people and stay in quality camps and lodges,” says Managing Director, Steve Daykin. “Perfect examples include travelling to the northern extremes of Namibia, where the Himba people still live as they have for hundreds of years, and tracking animals that have adapted to the harsh terrain and climate, such as the desert elephant.

“We also do a great trip trekking in Uganda or Rwanda to get up close to the endangered mountain gorilla and chimpanzee. Or there’s a trip that allows you to walk with the nomadic San people of Botswana and travel across prehistoric salt pans in the Kalahari Desert on quad bikes, which is an important way of protecting the fragile surface.

Of course if you’re looking for something a little more relaxing you could opt to stay on a remote but idyllic island in the Indian Ocean where they can sail, dive, snorkel and even fish for your supper.

We are experts in tailor-made holidays to exotic destinations across Africa, The Indian Ocean, The Caribbean and The Middle East and our itineraries are designed to take clients off the beaten ✒ track.”

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Tel: 01832 273600 Website: www.oundletravel.co.uk “One of our most adventurous family holidays is our Borneo Jungle Adventure,” says Paula.

“You are transported into a fascinating land of steamy rainforests, get the chance to see the Orang-utans, Turtle Island, smouldering volcanoes and glistening beaches. We offer a fully escorted journey using five star hotels throughout with private guides and cars included. We would recommend this for children of eight upwards.

“For something really unusual you could go for the Ultimate Gorilla Safari in Uganda, an eight day fully escorted tour that only departs four times throughout the year. Imagine walking through the rainforest and catching sight of the large brown inquisitive faces, along with game drives in the national parks: the sights and cities of Uganda will stay with you forever. And another holiday for wildlife lovers who want to get off the beaten track is the Canadian Polar Bear Adventure. This is an extremely specialised tour that operates from the remote town of Churchill, Manitoba and you can only go to see the bears on three days a year.

“Our top ‘off the beaten track’ escape would be a visit to Bhutan. This remote Himalayan Kingdom has a fascinating cultural and architectural heritage and stunning mountain scenery, Our recommended hotel is the Uma Paro located in the beautiful Paro valley and one of the kingdom’s only boutique hotels, an ideal base from which to explore the wonderful scenery, monasteries and markets and you can also try some private yoga lessons.

“If you’re looking for really good bargains though, the best thing to do is to book in advance. You have the choice of flights and the tour operators always negotiate the best deals early in the season with hotels and airline.

There is a lot less capacity with airlines and tour operators than in previous years, so there is not the scope for late deals.”

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“Any of our safaris will take you off the beaten track and bring you life changing experiences. You could visit the astonishing contrasts of Namibia, which is like visiting another planet or get close to nature by tracking lions, elephant and buffalo on a walking safari in the Zambezi or Luangwa valleys in Zimbabwe and Zambia or spend the night under a big starry sky on a platform in a cosy double bed in the middle of the Zambian bush!

“Safari can be great for families as children will get a rewarding and interactive experience on safari with knowledgeable guides in real African bush with all its sights, sounds and smells.

Interaction with local kids and communities can also be a real learning experience in other cultures and traditions.

“We offer tailor made safari holidays to cater for our client’s specific interests and budgets.

This ranges from basic but comfortable tented exploration safaris through to luxurious premier camps and can include walking, canoeing, quad biking, horse and mountain bike safaris. Our safari destinations cover Southern Africa including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi and in East Africa, Tanzania. There are special offers on the go most of the time, January is a great time to begin planning a safari for 2011.

Tel: 01780 763030 www.stamfordindependenttravel.co.uk “We’re an independent travel agent and so we can offer tailor made holidays to suit individual needs and we’ve really noticed, especially in the last six months, people come in asking to go to destinations that are off the beaten track.

People want to visit China, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Vietnam was on ‘Top Gear’ on TV and that prompted lots of enquiries about holidays there. More than ever people want to go further afield.

“Families are also much more interested in activity holidays, and I often recommend families going with Club Med, Mark Warner and Nielson Active. Although initially the prices may look high, in fact as all the activities, food and accommodation are inclusive so these holidays end up being really good value.

“We’ve found that January is definitely the best time to book for summer because booking early is the way forward to guarantee the best deal.”

Jane Duffelen, Shaws Coaches, Maxey Tel: 01778 342224 www.shawscoaches.co.uk “We are a family run coach company with a wide selection of different tours from day trips, to tours of the Hebridean Islands, the Scilly Isles, Berlin, Dresden and Krakau so we go to areas that are off the beaten track. Something we offer is a door-2-door service, where we pick people up from local towns and villages, which makes the trip more relaxing and this facility operates in Stamford.

“We have a new tour for 2011 called the Normandy Wartime Memories tour which includes a guided tour of the beaches used in the D Day landings in 1944. These kind of holidays appeal to all ages but around 60% of our tours are targetted at the 60+ market.”

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Cambodia It’s known as ‘ethical tourism’ - two words to describe an activity that can be nothing less than life-changing for those on the receiving end, as Oundle couple Nicky and Ian Woolley found out recently. Paul Clarke reports

Nicky and Ian Woolley • Cambodia is a country of 69,900 square miles.

• Population: 13,900,000 • 80.5% of Cambodians live in rural areas.

• Only 26.4% of Cambodian households use electricity as their main source of light. Only 33.7% have a toilet facility within their premises.

• Only 47% have access to improved water sources.

• After nearly three decades of civil war, Cambodia’s recovery from the effects of war, genocide and the virtual elimination of its skilled workforce has been slow, and it remains one of the poorest, least developed countries in Asia.

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Fundraising in Oundle

hey planned a trip abroad with a difference: to go to Cambodia, and make a difference to the daily lives of ordinary people. Nicky and Ian like to do something useful when they travel, whether it is simply taking baby clothes for the needy, or making a locally beneficial donation. But planning their trip to Cambodia last year, they discovered that the tour company with whom they were dealing, handle more than just travel arrangements.

Hidden Cambodia has a humanitarian objective “specializing in journeys that truly capture the soul of Cambodia…to really meet Cambodia’s people, and understand more about their culture and way of life… a trip that for some has been life changing.”

A key company activity is the encouragement of visitors to buy one or more water filters, for the benefit of Cambodian village families who lack clean running water. And, not only does Hidden Cambodia encourage and facilitate the delivery of water filters, but it also organises the construction of water wells. Apparently £1200 will provide a small village or community with its own well.

Ian and Nicky were fired by this. “We thought, wouldn’t it be good if we could contribute something to this – even if it was only half a well,” says Ian. Nicky discussed the idea with Alan and Anna Smith, proprietors of Smiths at No. 4, the coffee shop in North Street, Oundle, who offered them the use of their premises for a fund-raising event. “It snowballed from there,” says Nicky.

“Once we set a date for the event (7th Feb 2010) we went about publicising it.”

Response was so positive, they thought why not run a raffle? And despite the financial climate, Nicky and Ian were staggered by the support they received, with many Oundle businesses donating prizes – all of them displayed at No. 4, with ticket receipts and tips going towards the water filter fund. Customers’ generosity was overwhelming, and the initial target of £150 was quickly exceeded, with both locals and visitors contributing up to £10 a time towards the fund - £10 being the cost of a water filter to provide a family with clean water for two years.

“As the 7th February deadline approached, we roped in family and friends to make cakes - a great help in supporting our own baking efforts!” says Nicky. “And even with the weather against us (cold and drizzle) we had a very good turnout. So much so, that our grand total reached £555 – and when this was exchanged for dollars and rounded up, we had $860 to donate to clean water projects in Cambodia.”

For Nicky and Ian, the flight to Cambodia, days later, was the easy part. On arrival, it was down to business, and the challenge of local transport more suited to the terrain. “We met the people running the tour company, and bought four water filters - the maximum that could be accommodated in the 4x4 that was to be our transport - and then on the backs of the small motorbikes that were to take us to the earmarked village – which was fun. It wasn't easy to get to - a 12km bumpy ride, well off the road through the area - and the tour company thought we were the first Western visitors the

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village had ever had.”

“On arrival we learnt that there’d already been two abortive attempts to drill wells in the neighbourhood – breaking a drill bit in the process - and despite reaching a depth of 80 metres, they’d failed to hit the water table. The only option for this village was to construct a reservoir and use water filters, so our arrival was timely.”

Nicky and Ian were shown the first two failed wells, and the reservoir, which still needed a further $350 to finish. “Luckily, we were extremely pleased to be able to make up this shortfall, “says Ian, “and the reservoir was completed. And the four water filters we bought will give four families clean drinking water for two years.”

But that wasn’t all. The balance of the Woolley’s funds paid for a further twenty water filters and their transportation out to the village by truck. And with that transportation paid for, Hidden Cambodia were able to put additional filters on the truck donated by other tourists

– adding up to a life-changing donation for the village. “It was particularly poignant,” says Ian, “that one of the families who received a water filter had lost their house and all their belongings in a fire just a few weeks previously.

“On the same day, we stopped at another village that had had its own well installed in January. We were told by an old man there that this had already made a great difference to their lives.”

Ian also has a professional interest in the enterprise: “As an engineer, I was very interested to see that the well construction was extremely robust and built to last, with the well pump-head mounted on concrete. They even had a sign on it saying who had donated the well.”

Visitors’ gifts are certainly not forgotten.

Oundle’s own, conveyed by Nicky and Ian, to a tiny community in Cambodia, is recorded on the Hidden Cambodia website, marking the completion of Water Reservoir 1: “…in Cnar Pa Ak village, home of 300 families, replacing two

very old and small reservoirs built during Khmer Rouge times - and the contribution of ‘Smiths at No.4’ and the people of Oundle, Cambs, England. Completed February 10, 2010.” An appreciation of a selflessly extended hand from an English market town - to an unseen village in a land still recovering from strife.

One year on, talking to Ian and Nicky, it is evident that their experience, and their fond memories of the very gentle people they met, have left an indelible impression - and they continue to talk, with appreciation and gratitude, of all the people of Oundle, and others, who contributed to their Cambodia mission.

Meanwhile, Hidden Cambodia continues to help and guide tourists to their country - and encourage many different and rewarding ways in which interested visitors can bring more than just their curiosity, and their cameras…

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The Broadway lights up The theatre is restored and it’s curtain up for Peterborough to welcome the stars. Sue Dobson looks behind the scenes

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Any Dream Will Do, in the title role (12th17th April); Annie, with Su Pollard and David McAlister (3rd-7th May) and the legendary Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers musical (31st May-4th June).

“It’s an amazing performing arts venue,” StageLive’s Joe Cormack told me. “The theatre was originally designed as a cinema, so there’s lots of leg room and there isn’t really a bad seat in the house. We think it has great potential and fortunately have had a lot of interest from the theatre world. Bill Kenwright has been very supportive and we’re thrilled to have two of his smash hit musicals for our first season.”

wo years after fire raged through the Broadway Theatre, causing so much damage it was pronounced ‘closed for good’, Peterborough’s popular live entertainment venue re-opens on 12th February with a show by the dazzling street dance group, Flawless.

One of the UK’s hottest dance acts, they captivated the nation on Britain’s Got Talent and have become an international phenomenon. This great opener will be followed by a series of big name acts and acclaimed musicals that should put the theatre firmly back on the regional map.

New owner, new era StageLive, a new theatrical venue owner and operator, took over the lease of the Broadway in autumn last year. The three members of its senior management team, each with a background in theatre and commerce, come with great plans to “bring the best in live entertainment at a high quality venue” to the city. Joe Cormack is responsible for all operational aspects of the business; Ian Glasse is Chief Financial Officer and CEO Paul Parker, an Olivier-nominated and Tony award-winning theatre investor, heads up the creative and production side.

Bringing the building back to life has cost in the region of £500,000. It took weeks to clean up the smoke damage alone. The largely destroyed stage area has been rebuilt and its size increased, with a major investment in new technical equipment and installations to accommodate such big production shows as Blood Brothers, starring X-Factor’s Niki Evans (4th-9th April); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up in the BBC hit series

Broad appeal Programming for the first four months reveals a wide range of popular interests, from tribute bands to the Chippendales, via country music nights, the spectacular Spirit of the Dance from Ireland, HMS Pinafore and evenings of anecdotes from Rick Wakeman and Neil Morrissey. Coming just a week after the Flawless opener and billed as ‘Reality TV’s ultimate pop group’, G*Mania features 10 stars from such shows as The X-Factor, Pop Idol and Britain’s Got Talent.

The Big Nights Out series will be enjoyed by Sixties to Eighties pop and rock fans, with Steve Harley of Cockney Rebel, Les McKeown of Bay City Rollers, Motown on Tour and A Celebration of Eurovision with Bucks Fizz on the bill. Rockin’ on Heaven’s Door features hits by Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochrane, while Freddie Mercury and Queen, Abba, Pink Floyd, Simply Red, Judy Garland and Liza Minelli are all heralded in the tribute shows.

If adults are well catered for, so are children.

Family outings include Horrible Histories, the Gruffalo’s Child, Michael Rosen’s We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Chuckle Brothers and the totally involving Science Museum Live on Tour. The Wizard of Oz is the Easter treat.

With 300 shows a year, the theatre will be open more frequently than before. “We want to bring the London experience to Peterborough,” says Joe Cormack. “It will be a pleasure not to have to travel to see the West End highlights, and with lower costs, here you can see two or three shows rather than one.”

• The Broadway Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RT Tel: 0844 8500850. www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.uk August Academy The Broadway Theatre Academy (BTA) is a summer school for anyone interested in theatre.

Taking place from 22nd August to 3rd September, it will be an opportunity to work alongside a creative team as participants rehearse and perform a full scale production of the musical Jesus Christ, Superstar. Starting on 27th March, BTA will be hosting a series of masterclasses to develop performance skills. Places are limited, so registration is essential (contact the Box Office on 0844 8500850 for details). The masterclasses are free; the BTA Summer School fee is £100.

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PLAY: The Producers Nightly at 7.30pm, with 2.30pm matinees on Thursday and Saturday Mel Brooks’ timeless show is brought to life by the fabulous Peterborough Regional College under The Key Theatre’s professional direction - with all the excitement and enthusiasm only a young cast can bring!

• Tickets: £9.50 - £16. (See above for details)

Monday 14 February TALK: Peterborough Civic Society 7.30pm Talk on the Water Framework Directive – implications for Peterborough by David Whiles from the Environment Agency The Water Framework Directive is one of the most far-reaching pieces of environmental legislation that affects all rivers, canals, coasts, estuaries and groundwater. It’s a pressing issue for all of us.

• Entrance free (donations gratefully received). St Marks Church Hall, Lincoln Road). Contact 01733 263127 or visit www.peterborough.net/civicsociety

Sunday 27 February CONCERT: Big Band Concert 7.30pm Come and listen to the fabulous Jeremy Price Big Band perform a whole amazing evening of Big Band music.

• Tickets: £10 from the Music School Box Office on 01832 277267. Oundle School Great Hall, New Street, Peterborough, PE8 4GH

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EVENT: Holiday on Ice – Energia Nightly at 7.30pm with some performances at 1.30pm and/or 4.30pm This year’s show is the most spectacular yet! See the world’s finest skaters perform breathtaking feats against a glorious three-dimensional backdrop of light and colour as they tell the story of our universe.

• Tickets from £24 (Adults); £12 (Children – age 3+). EXEC Peterborough, East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE. Contact: 01733 234451 or http://www.skiddle.com/ events/11390479/

Sunday 13 and 20 February DAY OUT: Deene Park Gardens: Snowdrop Sundays 11am – 4pm A sight to behold: spectacular displays of snowdrops, including unusual varieties like ‘Blewbury Tart’ spread across several acres. Take a walk by the lakeside and in the formal gardens inhale deeply the rich scent of viburnums, winter honeysuckle and hellebores set amongst clipped box and yew topiary. Buy snowdrops for your garden, then tuck into delicious hot and cold food in the Old Kitchen.

• Deene Park, Deene, Corby NN17 3EW. Adults £4.00. Children Free. Visit www.deenepark.com or telephone 01780 450278 for more details.

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• Tickets: £14.00 - £18.00. The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF. Telephone: 01733 207239. Email: key.theatre@ vivacity-peterborough.com or visit www. peterboroughkeytheatre.co.uk

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ACTIVITY: Thomas’s Half Term at Nene Valley Railway Various times Take the kids out for a special fun trip with Thomas pulling the carriages through the Nene Valley countryside, but stay warm and dry! The buffet is open for hot drinks and snacks and the gift shop is full of pocket money toys.

Ticket prices: various. Nene Valley Railway, Wansford Station, Stibbington, PE8 6LR • Contact: Nene Valley Railway Tel: 01780 784444.

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