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...to the November issue of the Hampton Gazette. 11 November, 2020, also known as Armistice Day, marks 102 years since the end of the First World War. Every year in November, the nation marks the wars that have scarred our past and the bravery of the men and women who fought them. Remembrance Sunday and Armistice day, which falls on Sunday 8 November and Wednesday 11 November this year, offer us all the chance to remember not just those who fought, but what they fought for. I’m comforted to know that the ceremony at the Cenotaph in London is still going ahead, although with a much-reduced appearance by the members of the Armed Forces. While local ceremonies are unlikely The Royal British Legion is encouraging us all to fundraise in a number of ways, you can find more details at www.britishlegion.org.uk/getinvolved/poppy-appeal

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Autumn is also a time to enjoy the outdoors and as long as we are not in lockdown let’s all aim to get outside and enjoy the Hampton Walks, for ideas visit getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk, ramblers or walking for health.

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Nature benefits our physical and mental health, it helps improve our mood, reduces stress or anger, helps us feel more relaxed, improves our confidence and self-esteem.

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If you get the opportunity to take pictures on your autumn walks please share on the Hampton Gazette FB Group Page.

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Remember to stay within Covid guidelines, download the NHS Test and Trace App for updates and stay safe.

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Thank you to all of our editorial and advertiser contributors.

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I meet many people in my role as Vicar of Hampton’s church, not just Christians who attend our services. At CSK we support people of all faiths and none. Many people in our community are struggling at this time with grief. Grief is not only something we feel when we lose a loved one to death; many are experiencing signs of grief at this time with the losses of recent months. Loss of freedoms, loss of jobs, loss of relationships, loss of being able to see and hug family and friends, loss of what everyone recognized as ‘normality’, loss of holidays, and most especially, at this time, we think of those who have lost loved ones to the disease. In the Bible in Matthew’s Gospel we read these words: ‘Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.’ Psalm 46 says these words; ‘Be still and know that I am God.’ If you’re mourning and grieving, whether that’s because you’ve lost a loved one or grieving another

form of loss, why not come along to our church space, and spend a few minutes being still, and experiencing a touch of God’s love, comfort and support? The church is open any time Chimes Coffee Shop is open. On Sunday the 1st November, if the guidance allows us to, we will be holding our annual ‘Time to Remember, Time to Give Thanks’ service in CSK at 3pm. This is for those who have lost a loved one, whether recently or a long time ago. Names of loved ones are read out and there’s an opportunity to light a candle in their memory. If you’re reading this after the 1st, please know you are welcome to come into the church at any time to remember your loved one. If you’d like to meet up with me or one of my colleagues for a confidential chat about what you’re going through, please do get in touch with us. We would love to be able to support you and pray for you. Every Blessing, Sylvia

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Lakeside Healthcare Better Health – Every Mind Matters The past few months have been hard on everyone, including children and young people. As a group, young people are currently reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety than the adult population, and their parents and carers are understandably concerned. That’s why in September, Public Health England (PHE) is launched the next phase of the Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign, designed to support children and young people’s mental wellbeing. Try NHS free mind plan quiz now www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/yourmind-plan-quiz/ and discover simple steps to look after your mental wellbeing. Or use the QR code below.

Hold your #HeadHigh Lung cancer awareness month take places every November in the UK. The aim of the campaign is to encourage people displaying the common symptoms of lung cancer, such as a persistent cough, breathlessness or unexplained weight-loss, to contact their GP. Raising pancreatic cancer awareness can be done as an individual or group all year long, but it is especially important during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November. It is a time of the year when we have the most voices speaking about out pancreatic cancer. Learn more about ways you can participate so you can help us raise awareness and funds during November www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/get-involved/pancreaticcancer-awareness-month/

Practice News Monthly Closure Date The Practice will be closed for Clinical Governance purposes between 12.30pm and 4.00pm on Wednesday 2 November. Emergency Phone number 01733 240478

We sadly say goodbye to our Lead Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Kerry Gardner. She has been promoted to Chief Nurse for the whole of Lakeside Health Group and we thank her for her excellent contribution to our Yaxley site and wish her well in her exciting new role. We welcome our new Nurse Practitioners, Susan Holland and Nicola Blake.

HAMPTON HEALTH As the end of 2020 approaches many will be reflecting on what has been a very strange and different year. If anything has to be taken from the past few months it is that, we as a nation need to talk more and to identify and appreciate the impact of looking out for one another, for family, friends and colleagues. Being aware of your mental health is something that many may not see as a priority but it should be. Those of you who are patients at our surgery will know we sadly lost one of our own lovely colleagues recently. The impact of losing a colleague has affected us all greatly and we are all still coming to terms with this. It has been a very tough few weeks. We have all learnt that talking about issues and maintaining a support system is vital to helping us get through these tough times and the last few months. Remember mental health matters.  Samaritans 116 123 call any time day or night for support and it is free to ring  Mind – can help in times of need, visit the website for further information www.mind.org.uk  NHS Every Mind Matters www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters If you feel you are at significant risk or are struggling to cope please seek help, call 999 for an ambulance or head to A&E if you can or call your local crisis team if you have their number.

Recent Hampton Health news: We have recently demerged from Octagon Medical Practice. After careful consideration the partners of Octagon Medical Practice have decided to refigure into smaller groups of practices and as Hampton Health was one of the surgeries that had not fully merged the decision has been made that we will now be Hampton Health as previously known. This means we will continue as an independent GP practice with no changes to how patients receive care, specifically:  Patients will remain registered at the current practice  Opening times will remain the same  Clinics and services will continue as previously Keeping up to date with us: At Hampton Health we are committed to providing our patients with care and compassion. These remain uncertain times and the way we operate may be slightly different to what it used to be but we are starting to see more patients, offer more routine appointments and face to face GP visits where required.  At the beginning of lock down all GP surgeries were advised to cease all non urgent appointments, this included appointments such as routine bloods, cervical screening and reviews. We are putting on extra cervical screening clinics

to ensure extra availability for those requiring screening. Our healthcare assistants are working tirelessly to ensure there is maximum availability for blood tests, be this urgent or routine. Contraceptive coil and implant clinics have now restarted also.  We have a plentiful supply of flu vaccinations including the nasal flu for those children aged twoto three-year-olds. There are various appointments available for these during the week. For eligibility head to https://www.gov.uk/government/ collections/annual-flu-programme to see if you are entitled. If you are eligible please do ring for an appointment. You may be aware, the government initiative of offering 50 - 64 year olds will commence in November subject to vaccine availability. If you are in this criteria we will be in touch to advise you to book an appointment for the flu vaccination. We also offer shingles and pneumonia vaccines dependant on eligibility and vaccine availability. As always we appreciate your constructive feedback and comments. Please direct these to the Practice Lead on the following email address: no-reply@hampton.health@nhs.net Keep safe and take care of one another. The Hampton Health Team

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Hampton Community Remembrance 2020 These plans for Remembrance 2020 were decided early in October to meet the Gazette deadline for publication in this November issue. With the changing times we are in, the plans for Sunday the 8th November 2020, Remembrance Sunday, may need to change depending on the current COVID advice at that time. So please do check the Hampton Gazette Facebook page or contact the CSK Church office office@cskhampton. church for confirmation of the Sunday plans. Reverend Sylvia Kinder, Hampton Parish Council (HPC), O&H Hampton, Hampton Scout Group and Hampton Guides Group warmly invite the Hampton community to join in with The Hampton Remembrance Day Service. The service itself will take place no matter what restrictions are in place as it will be available on line. Members of Hampton Community will be involved in this service and the service will include wreath laying and two minutes silence. The service will be available to watch from 10am on Remembrance Sunday and will continue to be available to view any day after the Sunday. Access the service on the CSK Hampton Church Youtube channel.

The following plan is dependent on COVID restrictions at the time: On Sunday the 8th November at 10:55am Reverend Sylvia Kinder and other members of the organising group, will gather, following social distancing rules, at the memorial garden to have two minutes silence at 11am, lay wreaths and say a few prayers. If you would like to be at the memorial garden, please wear a mask and please follow all social distancing rules. From 11:15am on Sunday the 8th November, small poppy crosses will be lined up outside the front of CSK Church. The person putting the crosses out will hand sanitise before touching the crosses. Anytime from 11:15am you are welcome to go and collect a cross and place it at the memorial garden. We ask that you do this adhering to the current social distancing guidelines. We apologise that this year we are unable to mark this important day in our usual way as a community with a procession and full public service, but hope that many of you will engage in this important day of remembering by watching the on line service we provide and/or visiting the memorial garden at some point during Sunday the 8th November.

‘When you go back, tell them of us and say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today’. We hope that our annual Hampton Memorial Service will ensure that our community continues to mark the national Act of Remembrance to respectfully honour that,

’At the going down of the Sun, and in the morning, We will Remember Them’. For, and on behalf of: Reverend Sylvia, O&H Hampton, Hampton Parish Council, Hampton Guide Unit and Hampton Scout Group,

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Lakota (Lover of Nature) Have you noticed the large flocks of honking Canada Geese flying over Hampton evening skies in recent days? They fly directly over our Vale house from one lake to another on their way to their roosting site. It’s quite a magnificent sight, if a somewhat noisy one! They apparently honk to encourage those in front to keep up their speed. The typical V shape formation actually serves two purposes. Firstly, it conserves energy due to the fact that each bird flies slightly above the bird in front, resulting in a reduction of wind resistance. The birds take turns being in front, falling back when they get tired. Secondly, the V formation enables the birds to see each other better and therefore to keep track of each other. Canada geese like to rest on or near large bodies of water at night – and we have plenty of those in Hampton. The many ears and eyes help to protect the flock against predators, and sitting on water keeps them safe from foxes.

Apparently it was Charles II in 1665 who brought these geese from the new colonies in North America to adorn his London garden: St James’s Park. These colonial geese, as they were first named, gradually spread to other aristocratic stately homes. Then, as was often the case with captive animals, many of them escaped to create a wild population. We do have a fair number of these geese in Hampton with their numbers having quadrupled nationally since the sixties. There are now thought to be around 190 000 pairs in this country.

Canada Geese aren’t native to this country, as their name suggests.

A few things to ponder on as you watch the flocks fly over Hampton skies.

It is very difficult to distinguish between male and female Canada Geese due to the plumage colouring being almost the same. In Hampton they are pretty much the second largest bird weighing between 2.5 and 6.5 kg, apart from the Mute swans who weigh between 9 and 11.5 kg. Their food consists of pondweed, sedge, grass, seeds and grains, supplemented occasionally with insects, snails and tadpoles.

Instantly we know the sound A thousand feet above the ground. Wings abeating, smooth air flow, Keen eyes scanning earth below. Day is waning, fails the light. Time for dropping from the height, Time for refuge, rest and food, Leader call to set the mood. Guy Stoye

The answer is that no-one actually knows and, to be honest, I believe that the next few months will be hit and miss ! I have everything crossed that the Easter and spring holidays all go ahead and we start looking at a little more normality in the world of travel. The most popular places to book for next year are Greek islands and Turkey and Bulgaria and we are also finding that people are trying to travel further afield next year, especially when they have not been away this year, so once-in-a-lifetime holidays such as New York, Caribbean, the Indian Ocean and Thailand are popular choices.

Once-in-a-lifetime holidays such as New York, Caribbean, the Indian Ocean and Thailand are popular choices. We have all missed our holidays this year (unless you were one of the lucky few to escape this summer) and we are all missing that feeling of sitting by the pool all day with a sangria beside us and reading the latest novel on the bestsellers' list.The thought of this will help many of us get through these dark winter nights. Please do not worry about booking to go away next year, because as long as it is with a reputable travel agent that can give you help and advise and guide you to the ABTA/ATOL protected holidays then you will have piece of mind that someone is on the end of the phone should you need them at all. For short haul holidays, i have found that Jet 2 and Tui have been really good at keeping us up-to-date and and also, for that special holiday further afield, I have found that Hays tour operator and Kuoni are being particularly helpful during the current situation If you want to get in touch please go to my facebook page and follow my deals that I post for all over the world and also some stayction lodges too. Sarah Hounsell Homeworker Hays Travel Consultant

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hamptoncalendar Thursdays (cont.) Mondays Hampton Mobile Library 9.30-9.55am Hampton Primary School. Free, no booking required. T: 01733 864 538 E: hamptonlibrary@vivacity.org Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2013/14 Mon - Fri 9am–pm term time only. 2, 3 & 4 yrs, funded/non-funded. Main Hall. Contact Nicole or Cheryl 07818 567584 / 07834366845 Cygnets Pre-school 8.40–11.40am & 12.10–3.10pm (term time) Lunch club and separate 2 year room. Hampton Family Centre. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. T: 01733 893361. Yaxley Runners Mondays (except Bank Holidays). Sports Facility, Beaumont Way, Hargate. 6.30pm. Hampton Mini Movers Parent & toddler group. 1.15–2.45pm (term time). Hampton Vale Community Centre. Contact Rachael. T: 07983 421139. Hampton Tiddlers 10am–12pm (except Bank Holidays). Stay & play sessions for children 0-5 yrs and their carers. Tesco Community Room, Serpentine Green PE7 8BD. FACEBOOK Hampton Tiddlers YogaBellies for Mum and Toddler Yoga class 9.40– 10.25am. Post-Natal Yoga class 10.30am. Hampton Leisure Centre T: 07585 384675 17th Nene, Gladstone Beaver Scouts 6 - 8rs. 6 - 7pm, CSK Church. Neil Webb. Group Scout Leader T - 01733 240240 - M - 07837115441 www.17thnene.co.uk Rosie's Pilates 6.30–7.30pm Hampton Vale Community Centre and 6.30–7.30pm. Yoga Hampton Gardens School E: Roseanna_telling@hotmail.com Stretch and Meditation 7-8pm Hampton Gardens E: Roseanna_telling@hotmail.com Hebden School of Dance 4.30–5.15pm. Small Hall. Term time only. Urban Dance Academy 5–7.15pm. Large Hall. Term Time only. Raggaecize 7.30–8.30pm. Large Hall.

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Hampton WI 7.15pm. Every third Thursday of the month at the CSK Church hall, Hampton. YogaBellies for Pregnancy Prenatal Yoga class 7.30pm 17th Nene Grylls Beaver Scouts 6 - 8yrs. 6–7pm Hampton Vale Primary School. Neil Webb. Group Scout Leader H.Vale Community Centre T: 07585 384675. T - 01733 240240 - M - 07837115441 www.17thnene.co.uk YogaBellies for Mum & Baby 10.30am Hampton Cygnets Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2018. 8.40–11.40am Leisure Centre T: 07585 384675. & 12.10–3.10pm (term time) Lunch club and separate 2 year Walking for Health and Fun 11am–noon. Meet room. Hampton Family Centre. T: 01733 893361. outside Hampton Vale shops. Free. All welcome. The Ark Thursdays at 10am at CSK Church during term time. T: 01733 248990. Hampton Parish Council 7.00pm. Community Meeting Room Rosie's Pilates 12.45–1.45pm. Hampton Vale Community Centre. E: Roseanna_telling@hotmail.com at Serpentine Green. T. 01733 942761 or E. parishoffice@hamptonpc.co.uk www.hamptonpc.org.uk Happy Dots Children’s Art Sessions 4.15–5.30pm. 5-a-side Adult Football: Friendly matches. 7–8pm. Meeting Room. Term time only. All abilities and fitness levels. Hampton based. Gentle Yoga 6.30–7.30pm. Small Hall. T: Paul 07780 468836 Kingsgate Church Course 7.30–9.30pm. Main Hall. Food bank CSK Church 7–9pm Term time only.

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Brian's Yoga Hampton Vale Community Centre. 6.30–7.30pm. T: 01733 244642.

Wednesdays Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2013/14 Mon - Fri 9am–pm term time only. 2, 3 & 4 yrs, funded/non-funded. Main Hall. Contact Nicole or Cheryl 07818 567584 / 07834366845 Cygnets Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2018 8.40–11.40am & 12.10–3.10pm (term time) Lunch club and separate 2 year room. Hampton Family Centre. T: 01733 893361. Hampton Adventurers' Guild Mulberry Tree Farm. 7.30pm. We play the role play game 'dungeons and dragons. Free of charge, everyone welcome 16+ yrs. FACEBOOK Hampton Adventurers' Guild t: 07810 057 680. Brian's Yoga Tesco Community Centre. 1–2pm. T: 01733 244642. Hampton Mobile Library 5.30–6.30pm. Hampton Hargate, Silver Hill. Brownies 6.15pm. Hargate School. Hampton Sports and Activities Club 1.15–3.15pm. Vale Community Centre. All welcome. Story time 3.45–4.15pm. Hampton Library. French For Beginners 6.30pm – 8.00pm Hampton Vale Community Centre. e: info@aberassociates.co.uk T: 01733 854454 www.aberassociates.uk Rosie's Pilates 9.30–10.30am Pilates Christ the Servant Church, 6–7pm Hampton Vale Community Centre and 7–8pm Yoga Hampton Vale Community Centre. E: Roseanna_telling@hotmail.com Hampton Seniors 1.15–3.45pm. Main Hall. Hebden School of Dance 5.45–6.45pm. Large Hall. Pound Exercise Class with Rebecca 6.15–7pm. Small Hall. Language Class 6.30–8pm. Meeting Room. Term time.

Slimming World 3.30–5pm, 5.30–7pm & 7.30–9pm. Main Hall. Hampton 5 a side football friendly adult football Thursday’s 8:30am, for more details please call/text Paul 07780 468836 Hampton Cricket Club Training (Winter month) Nene Park Academy. 7–9pm. Contact Andy for more information. E: ghana1991@bigpond.com French For Improvers 6.30pm – 8.00pm Hampton Vale Community Centre. www.aberassociates.uk or e: info@ aberassociates.co.uk T: 01733 854454

Fridays Dance & Movement 1–2pm. The Hampton Family Centre. Booking: T: 01733 893361 Cygnets Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding. 8.40–11.40am & 12.10–3.10pm (term time) Lunch club & separate two year room. Hampton Family Centre. T: 01733 893361. Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2013/14 Mon - Fri 9am–pm term time only. 2, 3 & 4 yrs, funded/nonfunded. Main Hall. Contact Nicole or Cheryl 07818 567 584 / 07834 366 845 Yaxley Juniors 6–7pm Beaumont Way, please arrive ten minutes before, 8–16 years. Hampton Tiddlers 10am–12pm (Bank holidays exc.), stay and play sessions for children from 0-5 year old & their carers. Tesco Community Room FACEBOOK Hampton Tiddlers Muslim Friday Prayers 12.45–1.30pm. Small Hall. Art Group 1pm–3.30pm. Large Hall. Aspire 1.45–4.45pm. Meeting Room. Rhyme time 10–10.30am. Hampton Library. Job club 9.30–11am. Hampton Library.

Football on the 11-aside pitch 7–9pm Hampton Gardens. Training sessions followed by a game with the option of signing for Hampton FC. All fitness and ability levels welcome. Contact Dan on 07525 030524 Hampton Harries Netball Club 7.30–9pm. Training at Hampton Gardens. Turn up and join in. 17th Nene Duncan Scouts10 ½ - 14 yrs. 7.30–9pm Hampton Gardens School. Neil Webb. Group Scout Saturdays Leader T 01733 240240 M 07837115441 www.17thnene.co.uk Peterborough Young Singers 9.30–10.45am Juniors Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding (aged 7 - 12) Seniors 9.30–11.30am (13 - 18). 2013/14 Mon - Fri 9am–pm term time only. 2, 3 & 4 yrs, Based at the CSK church in the community room. funded/non-funded. Main Hall. Contact Nicole or Cheryl secretary@peterboroughyoungsingers.org.uk 07818 567584 / 07834366845 Thursdays Slimming World 8.30–10am, 10.30am–12pm and Cygnets Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding. 8.40 12.30–2pm. Main Hall. Rosie's Pilates 6.15–7pm Stretch and Relax Hampton –11.40am & 12.10–3.10pm (term time) Lunch club and Keysports Football Dance and Sports Club Nene Park Gardens School and 7–8pm Pilates Hampton Gardens separate 2 year room. Hampton Family Centre. Academy. Call Scott T: 07790 016886 School. E: Roseanna_telling@hotmail.com T: 01733 893361. Chatterbooks Children's Reading Group Ages 8 - 11. 17th Nene, Baden-Powell Cub Scouts Child Health Clinic 1.30–3pm, Hampton Family Centre. Second Saturday of each month. Free, no booking required. 7pm–8:30pm, 8 - 10 ½ yrs. Hampton Gardens School, Hampton Ladies’ Netball 7.30–9pm. Squad training Neil Webb. Group Scout Leader T 01733 240240 M night at Hampton Sports Centre. Sundays 07837115441. www.17thnene.co.uk E: rachdavis74@gmail.com Christ the Servant King ChurchService. 10am. CSK Silver Hill. Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding Hampton Mobile Library 11.20am–12.10pm. 2013/14 Mon - Fri 9am–pm term time only. 2, 3 & 4 Tutoring 10am–12pm. Meeting Room. Term time only. Hampton Vale, Eagle Way (near children’s play area). yrs, funded/non-funded. Main Hall. Contact Nicole or Freedom House Church Service 10.30am–12pm. Large Hall. Hampton Junior Cricket Club Under 9s & Under 11s Cheryl 07818 567584 / 07834366845 6.45–7.45pm Contact: Andy McIntyre 07974205845 Hampton Community Church 6–7pm. Hampton Baby Group at The Hampton Day Nursery www.hamptoncc.org Leisure Church. Bible Study 6pm–8pm Hampton Vale 10am–11am, all sessions are free, no booking required. Community Centre. T: 07540 986095. Everyone welcome. Hampton Amateur Dramatics Group. 7.30pm. T: 01733 566321. Community Room. Boogizoo Hampton Vale community Centre 1.30pm for confident walkers. 2.30pm for wobbly walkers. £40 per ten 5-a-side Adult Football Friendly matches in Hampton Vale Community Pre-school Ofsted Outstanding 2013/14 Mon - Fri 9am–pm term time only. 2, 3 & 4 week term or £5 per session pay as you go. Charis Newman 8–9pm. All abilities & fitness levels. Call/txt Paul yrs, funded/non-funded. Main Hall. Contact Nicole or 07555 697208 E: reachus@boogizoo.co.uk 07780 468 836. Cheryl 07818 567584 / 0783436684 www.boogizoo.co.uk Hampton Table Tennis Club 7–10pm. Hampton Vivacity Leisure Centre. All welcome, novices or potential If you have a regular event or club that you would league players (though not yet juniors). First session like to promote here E: info@hamptongazette.co.uk FREE, then £5.

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As many of you will be thinking about Christmas shopping by now, what could be better than a handmade unique gift, made locally? Not only does it reduce the carbon footprint, its supports the local community, rather than putting the money in the hands of the large retailers.

Lexy Wells Lexy Wells is a Peterborough based primary schoolteacher and a member of Peterborough Artists Open Studios. Since childhood, Lexy loved art and was often found with a paintbrush in her hand. After seeing an encaustic wax demonstration three years ago Lexy swapped her brushes for a craft iron and is now a self taught encaustic wax artist. She has since hosted workshops and exhibited at events across the county.

Lexy Wells

Although Lexy still produces both watercolour and mixed media artwork, she particularly enjoys painting with wax due to the vivid colours and abstract, fantasy pieces that can be achieved. Each piece is unique and wax painting forces you to loosen up and go with the flow, so it's a good meditative practise. There’s a long history of wax painting, which predates the Ancient Egyptian period. Due to the amazing properties of wax, many of the paintings discovered in Egyptian temples are still intact and vibrant. Lexy's paintings and cards can be found in her Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/LexyWellsArt and on Facebook: @ LexyWellsArtsAndCrafts

Karen Mann Karen Mann is a Mosaic artist. Karen had always been interested in mosaic art and it wasn’t until 2013 when she came across a mosaic artist in Devon quite by accident while on line and decided there and then to book a 2 days mosaic course and things progressed from there. She uses coloured glass and recycled mirrors to create her mosaics and generally grout in black as this makes the colours pop!

Lexy Wells Karen Mann

She was working full time so it was just a hobby at first but moving from Kent last year with no job during lock down she has been able to spend the summer creating mosaics. Creating has been a godsend during lock down and has kept her sane! Creativity keeps you busy and helps your mental health, giving you something to focus on. Karen was in an Art in the Garden exhibition a few years ago at Borde Hill gardens in East Sussex where she received quite a few commissions. I have done craft fairs, art fairs however I don’t have anything booked due to Covid but once things start to pick up I will post it on my Facebook page Mad on Mosaics.

PROJECT: Birds in the style of Abby Diamond Watercolour, pencil and a black fine liner pen are all you need. Pencil in your basic design, dampen your paper to let your watercolour paints flow. The paint doesn’t need to stay in the lines, you can drip and splatter, too. Once the paint is dry, Use the fine liner, create outline, texture, shading, be expressive!

Karen Mann

Sadly, most fairs have been postponed, due to Covid but you can find a full list of artists and what they make on Peterborough Artists Open Studios website, they have also started an online shop peterboroughgiftshop.com where you can find some beautiful gifts.

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CHIMES COFFEE SHOP NEW OPENING HOURS Wed - Sat: 9.30am - 2.30pm For the latest information, please see Chimes Coffee Shop Inside CSK Church | Silver Hill | Hampton | PE7 8FF

foodguide Chimes Coffee Shop Come in and see us or take us away! Autumn is upon us and, as Julia at Chimes says, that means only one thing: ‘Our popular freshly made soups are back on the lunch menu, served with crusty baguette or bread, to warm you from the inside out’. If you haven’t already been back to Chimes, CSK’s Coffee Shop, you’ll find it open from 9.30am-2.30pm Wednesday to Saturday, serving its usual wide range of speciality teas and coffees, light lunches and of course signature scones and cakes and you’ll find details of what’s on offer on Chimes’ popular Facebook page. A runaway favourite this Autumn has been Chimes Luxury Cream Tea Takeaway. As one customer wrote on Facebook: ‘Cannot recommend the Chimes Cream Tea Takeaway enough! Beautifully fresh and tasty sandwiches, cakes, scones and much much more. We purchased one for a stay at home birthday treat (shielding in style!) and couldn’t believe how high the quality was – thank-you everyone’.

Easy-Peasy Beef Wellington A delicious dish to warm us up, but did you know why its called Beef Wellington? The Duke was given his title after defeating Napoleon Bonaparte the year before, and not long after he became Prime Minister. Such an iconic character needed immortalising, so (naturally) they named a pastry ensconced beef dish after him. ... and also the finished dish looks a bit like a wellington boot, hence the name. Enough of the history lesson let’s get cooking! When cooked correctly these ‘cheaper’ joints can be equally as tasty. A firm favourite at home, here is my take on Beef Wellington, serves 4. Ingredients ½ lb mushrooms / ½ onion 2 tbsp butter / Salt and pepper 4 oz smooth pâté / 1 tbsp oil 1½ lb beef tenderloin Salt and pepper; to taste 1 pack frozen puff pastry Method

Julia said: ‘If you have something special to celebrate, or just want to treat yourself, the Teas are £12 per person and we need 24 hrs notice. Please order via Messenger and let us know how we can personalise it for you – for example. vegetarian, gluten-free, Taylors coffee bags rather than tea – just let us know!’

1 Puree the mushrooms and onions together in a food processor. Melt the  butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the mushroom and onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is dry. Add salt and pepper to taste and mash in the pâté. Transfer the stuffing to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator.

Stir Up Sunday

2 Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the beef and sear on all sides.  Remove the beef from the skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in the refrigerator until cold.

By Tom Hancock

Stir Up Sunday always falls on the last Sunday before advent. In 2020 this means it will be celebrated on Sunday 22 November. The tradition dates back to Victorian times, when the family would gather together to stir the Christmas pudding the Sunday before advent began. The opening words of the Book Of Common Prayer, read on this Sunday before Advent, are ‘Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord’, which is probably where the name came from. Originally Christmas pudding contained 13 ingredients said to represent Jesus and his disciples.

3 Roll out chilled puff pastry into a rectangle large enough to enclose the beef.  Spread the dough with a generous layer of stuffing, place the beef on top and spoon another bit of stuffing on the beef. Wrap the pastry to enclose the beef and stuffing and place the Wellington in the refrigerator to chill for at least 15 minutes.

 4 Preheat oven to 220C/425F. Place Wellington in oven and immediately lower heat to 175C/350F. Roast for about 20 minutes Serve with seasonal roast and steamed vegetables.

It is stirred by each member of the family from East to West, to remember the Wise Men that visited Jesus in the Nativity Story. This is the point where you make a wish though no-one knows when that was added to the tradition. Charms were often added to the pud and said to bring luck if you found them in your portion on Christmas Day. Historically the lucky charms were a silver coin for wealth, a wishbone for luck, a thimble for thrift, a ring for marriage, and an anchor for safe harbour. Later coins were often used instead. As needing expensive emergency dental treatment is definitely NOT considered lucky it might be wise to forgo that particular tradition nowadays or at least give your serving a thorough inspection before you tuck in. The traditional sprig holly on top of the pud was said to represent the crown of thorns worn by Jesus on the cross. Holly and its berries are extremely toxic so it might be better to stick to artificial greenery. As to why we set fire to the pudding, no-one seems to know. One theory is that the flames represent the power of Christ, another is that Christian traditions mingled with the midwinter festivals of light, and the pudding, with its high alcohol content was simply a good candidate for being ignited!

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younggazette At Hampton Vale Primary Academy we recognise how important it is to be fully immersed in a topic in order to really get a sense of context and deeper understanding.

Hampton Vale Primary Academy First hand experiences not only excite and inspire our senses but we also know that children tend to retain more information in this way. We have created a WW2 quad to support our 'World at War' topic in upper KS2. This includes a full size tank which has crashed through the wall, an Anderson shelter full of artefacts, a poppy filled remembrance area, a war timeline for children to follow important events and dates and a dig for victory patch for children to grow their own vegetables.

During the World at War topic the children take part in experiences outside in the quad including an 'air raid' and also a re-enactment of evacuation during the war. There are information boards linked to each area full of facts to support our knowledge based curriculum and some amazing artwork on the walls of a war room, soldiers at war and even a plane flying overhead. Thank you to Street Arts Hire for their wonderful graffiti work, it really brings the space to life.

Tel: 01733 247000 Headteacher, Hampton Vale Primary Academy,West Lake Avenue. Hampton Vale, Peterborough PE7 8LS Personal Assistant - Mr A. Epton-Smith, aeptonsmith@hvp.org.uk

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younggazette Holme Church of England Primary Academy “Pupils are a joy….They mix happily together at breaktime and lunchtime and move in a very orderly manner around the highly attractive school environment….Pupils have a very strong work ethic…” (Ofsted, ‘Good’ school judgement, March 2017). “There is an outstanding sense of valuing all as precious children of God” (SIAMs Church Inspection, ‘Outstanding’ Church school judgement, January 2018). We are a small, inclusive, primary school in the beautiful village of Holme. We have excellent teaching across the school with children making strong progress from their starting points. Our recent KS2 SATs outcomes for Yr 6, including 100% for reading, place our school significantly above the national average, meaning that our children leave primary school well equipped for their secondary education.

We provide a rich, varied curriculum utilising our many outdoor spaces. We care deeply about each and every one of our children and work hard to ensure that each one reaches their potential. Our spacious EYFS classroom has immediate access to our newly revamped outdoor area. Our reception class has a maximum of 21 children.

Due to restrictions we will be welcoming parents via virtual tours. Please telephone the school office for further details.

Little Acorns Day Nursery and Montessori School Everyone at the Baby Unit has enjoyed reading the 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' story book. The children have explored sensory experiences from the story such as walking through 'the swishy swashy grass,' and 'splish sploshing through the water' to find the bear! We have limited spaces left to start with us this academic year; we are now booking places onwards from September 2021. If you would like to come and have a look around or are interested in a space please contact the nursery on 01733 244000 or enquiries@littleacorns-daynursery.co.uk

We also have places in some other year groups. Please call the school office for details. School office : 01487 830342 www.holme.cambs.sch.uk

Make the most of October Half Term with new Nature’s School downloadable resources for families Are you looking for free educational, inspiring, and fun activities for your family this Autumn? The environmental charity PECT has expanded its range of learning resources in time for the October half term, to help enhance children’s understanding of the world around them.

Volunteers needed to listen to children read in local primary schools after lockdown Our reading volunteers are going to be desperately needed following the Coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of children won’t have had enough reading practice during lockdown. In a normal year, one in four children leave primary school unable to read well. Most children will have missed a term of school, so the reading gap is now even wider. Children who struggle with reading are more likely to live in poverty and be unemployed as adults. School readers needs more volunteers in your area to support children’s reading and prevent them falling further behind. If you want to make a difference to a child’s life, apply to become a School reader. No qualifications are needed; just a love of reading and some spare time each week. To join us, please visit the website www.schoolreaders.org/volunteerapplication-form or call 01234 924111 for further information.

The charity’s autumn-themed Nature’s School resources aim to bring families together and enable them to discover more about the environment. The resource activities include everything from guides to making a Leaf Lantern, Mini Beast Hotel, Pumpkin Decorating, Tree Seed I-Spy and many more. “Many areas of the country are currently in lockdown, nationwide restrictions are in place, and everyone is looking for alternative ways to entertain and educate their children,” explains PECT’s Environmental Education Lead Heidi Latronico-Ferris. “Here at PECT we are doing our bit to help

children and their families try to make sense of it all.” She continues: “Our local environment is sometimes an unexplored natural resource, often overlooked for its wealth of possibilities, and not always appreciated or looked after as it should be. Take this time to turn that around and discover natural wonders, learn from Nature’s School, and in return protect it for future generations.” Nature’s School is not just for families – schools, charities and other organisations can also benefit from this resource and use it to create new ways of delivering the curriculum and learning objectives.

To access the resources, simply visit https://www.pect.org.uk/projects/ natures-school-in-autumn/ or find PECT on Facebook @SustainablePECT.

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State pension age hits 66 and set to rise further The age at which most people start to receive the state pension has now officially hit 66 after steady rises in the qualifying age in recent years. Men and women born between 6 October, 1954, and 5 April, 1960, will start receiving their pension on their 66th birthday. For those born after that, there will be a phased increase in state pension age to 67, and eventually 68. It comes as the chancellor vowed the "triple lock" pledge is safe. Under this pledge, the state pension increases each year in line with the highest of average earnings, prices (as measured by inflation) or 2.5%. Coronavirus and the furlough scheme is set to distort the calculations for average wages and could mean one bumper year of pension increases. This has led MPs and economists to discuss how this could be smoothed out. But, when asked by LBC radio whether the triple lock was safe, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: "Yes, our manifesto commitments are there and that is very much the legislative position. The full state pension for new recipients is worth ÂŁ175.20 a week. To receive the full amount, various criteria including 35 qualifying years of national insurance must be satisfied.

Women's pension campaign The age at which people receive the state pension has been increasing as people live longer, and the government has plans for the increase to 68 to be brought forward. However, the increases have been controversial, particularly for women who have seen the most significant rise. Campaigners claim women born in the 1950s have been treated unfairly by rapid changes and the way they were communicated to those affected. Some of those involved in the campaign recently lost a legal challenge, claiming the move was unlawful discrimination. "The increase to the state pension age provides a timely reminder to everyone to check your pension pots and ask yourself whether the savings you've built up are enough for the kind of life you want in retirement."

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The importance of making a Will & Powers of Attorney If you die without a Will, you die intestate; the law will determine who gets what. Having a Will at the date of your death makes it easier for your family and friends to deal with your matters when you have passed away. A Will allows you to appoint a person or people (called “Executors”) to administer your estate in accordance with your wishes. Certain types of Wills can also help reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax payable on your estate. Having a Will drawn up by a legal professional will make sure it is clear and follows the law. A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint people to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime and/or if you lose mental capacity. There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney:

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1. Financial – this allows your attorney(s) to make decisions related to your bank account(s), making or selling investments, paying your bills and buying or selling your house.

At the start of September, DESKGO coworking office, on Braymere Road, Hampton, held a competition on social media to win a Peterborough United home shirt signed by members of the first time. Richard Feek was chosen at random out of all entries.

2. Health & care – this allows your attorney(s) to make decisions relating to the type of health care and medical treatment you receive, where you live and day-to-day matters such as your daily routine.

Local Peterborough Community Radio presenter, Kev Lawrence, presented the signed shirt to Richard Feek at the DESKGO office on Thursday 1st October.

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