Hampton Gazette October 2015

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ISSUE 108 OCT | 2015

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elcome to the October issueof the Hampton Gazette. The Hampton Gazette Facebook page has been really busy lately which we love to see. We noticed there have been quite a few threads lately regarding solar panels and people door knocking in the area. On page 21 we have a great feature from Fenland Solar which is worth having a read of.

As usual we bring you all the news from the local schools and Parish Council along with fashion trends and beauty tips.

Please do not forget to mention our advertisers when responding to adverts as without them we couldn’t bring you the Hampton Gazette.

Until the next month.

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FRONT COVER Thank you to Mollie for our front cover this month of her friends having fun at our new skate park. It’s fantastic having this new addition in our community and its proving to be a real hit for people of all ages, every time I have been passed its been packed with people. Please keep your pictures your pictures coming in.

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COMMUNITY NEWS After all the waiting and speculation by the time you read this, the doors should have opened! The store is served by free car parking spaces and features around 1,400 product lines.

Aldi Hampton opens A

ldi Store Manager, Dan Goodson, said: “I hope customers in the region will enjoy our Aldi quality products at everyday low prices. We are happy to welcome you in our third store in Peterborough after the success of the store on Whittlesey Road and in Bretton”.

Aldi Hampton, Peterborough London Rd Peterborough PE7 8NZ Vehicles can access the site from Brickburn Close.

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Flu jabs now available on your doorstep Your local chemist in Hampton Vale will now be offering flu jabs. Patients can book in for the jab by either calling us on or simply coming in.

It’s available for all ages and pregnant mothers and it saves patients’ time going to the doctors. 4 Stewartby Ave, Peterborough. T: 01733 248371

Annual General Meeting The Hampton Vale Community Association would like to invite you to their Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 13 October, 8.00pm, at the Hampton Vale Community Centre.

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f you are passionate about Hampton and would like to be part of a friendly team of people who all care about the community and the Centre, then please come along. See our Facebook page for up to date details of all our classes and events. Krissie Moore, Centre Manager Hampton Vale Community Association T: 01733 242132 M : 07561 195 162 E: hamptonvalecc@hotmail.co.uk www.capeterborough.org.uk/hampton-vale-community-association  www.facebook.com/hamptonvalecommunitycentre

Hampton college Year 6 Open Evening Year 6 Open Evening – Tuesday 29 September 2015 Hampton College are delighted to welcome all prospective parents. Doors open at 6.30pm. Full tours of the school will be available and presentations in the hall.

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o stand an even better chance of quitting, sign up with friends, family and colleagues, as evidence reveals that this type of ‘social quitting’ can dramatically improve people’s chances of successfully stopping.

Research shows that smokers are 67% more likely to quit when their spouse stops smoking, and a third more likely to quit when a close friend or someone they work with stops.

By signing up to Stoptober, participants can choose from a range of free support tools including daily emails and text messages from the comedians throughout the 28 day quit attempt, as well as a mobile phone app which includes lots more tips and advice - all of which have shown to increase the chances of staying smokefree.

DARE YOU RIDE?

Children and adults alike are invited to dress up and enjoy the spooky fun when they join Harry the Wizarding Train Spotter at the Nene Valley railway on 31 October for an exciting train ride, complete with spooky happenings.

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he Minister for Correction will welcome the little horrors to the Wizard’s Express.

He expects them at the railway promptly, for 6.30pm ready for a 7.00pm departure!

There will be goodie bags and glow sticks for them once on the train.

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Be aware of Council Tax Rebate Scams

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The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau intelligence team is warning people of a new approach being used by scammers to carry-out ‘vishing’ scams, through informing consumers of a pending Council Tax rebate.

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o what is vishing? The principle behind is no different to phishing (internet fraud) – in which people try to fool you into disclosing your personal information, with the intention of identity theft or fraud. Where a criminal tries to illicit this over the phone, it is known as ‘vishing’ (telephone fraud).

Fraudsters, purporting to be from a local council, have targeted both male and female victims aged

60 and over, phoning to say that they have been placed in the wrong council tax bracket for a number of years and that they are entitled to a rebate; they normally say that this rebate should be worth approximately £7,000.

Once a victim is convinced that they are due a rebate for having been in the wrong tax bracket, the fraudster tells them that in order to receive the rebate, they will need to

pay an administration fee in advance; the payment they ask for varies between £60-£350. The victim provides the details and makes the payment, but then is no longer able to make contact with the person they spoke to on the phone.

When they phone their council about the rebate, the council will confirm that they know nothing about it and that they have been contacted by fraudsters.

To report a fraud and receive a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use their online fraud reporting tool at www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud

Protect yourself from vishing: • • •

Your local council will never phone out-of-the-blue to discuss a council tax rebate – if you receive a call of this nature, put the phone down straight away.

No legitimate organisation will ask you to pay an advanced fee in order receive owed money; so never give them your card details.

If you think you have been a victim of fraud, hang up the phone and, prior to making another call to report it, wait five minutes to clear the line as fraudsters sometimes keep the line open.

Then call your bank or card issuer to report the fraud. Where it is possible, use a different phone line to make the phone call.

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MEET YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLORS Hi Everyone, my name is Claire Guyton and I’m the newest member of the Hampton Parish Council having recently been elected in June this year. I’m one of 7 Councilors for the ward of Hampton Hargate. I have lived in Hampton for 7 years now, 6 in Hargate and the past year in Vale.

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I have had many opportunities to move back down south, where I’m originally from. However having lived in Peterborough for almost 12 years, I consider Hampton to be a great place to live and bring up a family. With so much on our doorstop, we want for nothing. As a busy mum ferrying a 10 year old back and forth to clubs and play dates (how come they have a better social life than we do?!), it’s vital I have everything I need around me. We have an extensive shopping centre, sports fields for the children to play on, so many places to walk your dog, a gym (which I have at last managed to join!), a church with a cafe, social clubs for the young and old, fantastic schools and now a skate park, all within a few miles from the city centre.

Having been on the Parish council for only a short period, I can already see we are fast becoming a town with far bigger responsibilities than smaller Parishes. I joined the Parish Council as I’d like to be a part of this growing community. I can see my fellow councillors have worked hard over the past 5 years to bring the best to Hampton and continue to do so. You may not always see it, but there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes to make this a safe, clean and happy environment for us all to live in. Come along to our meetings held each month (check the website for dates and times) and be a part of Hampton history.

Happy Halloween Hampton! As ever I look forward to seeing the fabulous effort you all make with your houses on our Trick n Treat walk.

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17th Nene (The Hamptons) Scout Group Cub Scout Camp 2015

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he 17th Nene (The Hamptons) Cub Scouts have just been away on their annual Cub Scout Camp in September at Shacklewell Hollow Campsite, just on the outskirts of Stamford. 29 Cub Scouts attended the Camp along with our leadership team of 6 who were joined by members of the 2nd Cambourne Cub Scouts on their first ever Cub Scout Camp.

The Cubs spent the weekend sleeping in tents and taking part in backwoods cooking,

pioneering, where the Cub Scouts made a bridge, also bug hunting, clay modeling, t-shirt designing and making lanterns.

On Saturday night they cooked their own tea on camp stoves and on Sunday took part in ‘It’s a Knockout’ and got very wet!

For more information on what else is going on within Hampton Beaver Scouts (6-8 years), Cub Scouts (8-10½ years) and Scouts (10½ -14 years) please visit our website www.17thnene.co.uk

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COMMUNITY NEWS Something on your mind? Want to share a view?

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Reader’s letter Dear Hampton Gazette...

I would really like to see it brought to attention of the parents who have children attending Hargate Primary School, that parking along Hargate Way in the mornings and afternoons causes more disruption to traffic then they realise.

It is an absolute nightmare trying to drive along that road when they are blocking the way, especially as there is a blind bend outside the nursery which obstructs any view of oncoming traffic.

This parking is completely hideous and shows no consideration for other road users.

This road is a bus route and a main

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road running through Hampton Hargate and I would like to see double yellow lines all along, just like Hampton Vale have had put in place. Hampton Vale also have, on the odd occasion, Traffic Wardens, who do issue tickets for mindless parents who feel it necessary to carry on obstructing the roads.

Please could the residents of Hampton and the school really try to get this road double yellow lined and show more consideration.

I would like to remain anonymous but I know I am putting in writing the views of many residents who use this road.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Christ the Servant King

The Parish Church of Hampton

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us the official opening of Chimes Coffee Shop on 12 September.

Hampton WI Already the nights have drawn in and the temperatures yo-yo between warm to cold but oh, ho, ho, the countdown is on! Is now a good time to mention the C word? You know ... (whisper) Christmas?

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ere at Hampton WI we are already getting into the spirit, with our October and November meetings set to show us how to make fabric Christmas baubles and Christmas wreaths.

I am sure the ladies have got plenty of gift ideas from our meeting last month where we were shown how to work with wicker by Rene from The Green Backyard. If you fancy some Christmas craft cheer, it would

be lovely to see you over the forthcoming months.

Another event we have to look forward to is our Hampton WI Christmas Fair which in on Saturday 21 November at the Hampton Vale Community Centre. Pop the date in your diary and look out for more details in the next issue.

If you, or someone you know, would like to have a stall, please email me with details.

See you soon!

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Julia Harrison Hampton WI President T: 07791 741291 E: jkharrison@sky.com

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t was an exciting weekend for us as we also celebrated the anniversary of the dedication of CSK Church in 2014. On 4 October, we will again be celebrating during our Harvest Festival Service at 10am. All food donations will go to Peterborough Foodbank. We look forward to welcoming you all, so please feel free to come along and join the rest of the Hampton parish giving thanks to God for his provision and goodness.

To celebrate, we’re holding a Fun Day from 11am-2.30pm with lots of free activities and entertainment. Any profit made from the few stalls that will have a small charge will be donated to support a local charity.

As well as celebrating together at CSK, we support one another.

Jesus is alive today and comes alongside people during difficult times, just like we read about throughout the bible. At CSK we are here for everyone in the community during the highs and the lows. Remembering

and giving thanks for loved ones who are no longer with us is an important part of the grieving process in those low times.

During ‘Baby Loss Awareness Week’, on Thursday 15 October, we will be joining a global ‘Wave of Light’ when at 7pm we will hold a short, reflective service, enabling anyone whose babies left them too soon to light a candle and have space for reflection and prayer.

Each year we also give the opportunity to allow people a ‘Time to Remember, Time to Give Thanks’ during a special service on Sunday 1 November, at 3pm.

We will be remembering all loved ones, whatever age. Whether you’re recently bereaved or have been bereaved a number of years, if you would like the name of your loved one to be read out and the opportunity to light a candle in their memory, do come along and join us. Refreshments will be served after this service.

Every Blessing, Sylvia

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Baby Loss

Awareness Week

Time to Remember, Time to Give Thanks Service Sunday 1 November at 3pm. For all bereaved, whether recently, or a long time ago. Loved ones will be named during this service and a candle lit in their memory. Refreshments will be served after the service.

Thursday 15 October 7pm. For parents whose babies left them too soon. A time to remember and light a candle, joining a global ’Wave of Light.’ A quiet space for reflection and an opportunity for prayer.

Help wanted!

In Hampton we have one Rainbow unit, two Brownie units and one Guide unit, giving nearly 100 girls the opportunity to get involved with Guiding.

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owever, with the continued expansion of Hampton we have many more who would love to join.

We are looking for volunteers who could get involved for a few hours each week in term time. You would be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team, whose aim is to offer the girls a wide range of new experiences and skills whilst having fun at the same time!

You will help organise indoor and outdoor games, crafts and challenges and support the girls as they try new activities.

If this could be you, log onto www. girlguiding.org.uk/interested We look forward to hearing from you.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Singing group comes to Hampton Peterborough Young Singers are committed to providing young people the opportunity to sing together to the highest standards.

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ur Junior Choir, for children aged between 7 and 12 years, and our Senior Choir, for young adults between the ages of 13 and 21, perform as distinct groups with appropriate repertoire; but do also sing as one voice.

The choirs meet on Saturday mornings, during term time, at CSK Church, Hampton. In addition, as well as singing opportunities, we are keen to promote a fun and social atmosphere and regularly organise events like bowling and barbecues for all our members.

Our Youth Choir is an independent organisation that has been together since the early 1990s and is run by a group of dedicated parents who are focused on the young people’s enjoyment.

We don’t audition - just come and join the fun!

For further information please send an email to secretary@peterboroughyoungsingers.org.uk or visit our website: www. peterboroughyoungsingers.org.uk

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Memorial Garden make-over Original work carried out by The Parish Council over a year ago (led by Councillor Brendan O’Sullivan and others), very sadly, did not come to the fruition of poppies expected.

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espite the sowing of hundreds of seeds, weeding and watering, they did not grow, and the geese didn’t help matters!

Therefore, whilst viewing the area in June of this year, (when I had been newly elected as Chair of the Parish Council), I decided to approach local businesses to see if they could help us.

An initial meeting with O & H, involving Councillor John Amps and me, was positive in outcome and I’d like to thank Roger Tallowin for granting us the permission to re-vamp the garden. At this point, I would like all Hampton residents to know that although the garden is referred to as the “Memorial Garden” (used on Remembrance Day and other commemorative days), it is very much a garden of contemplation

and reflection, where anyone is welcome to sit quietly and gain some inner peace.

I am extremely pleased to say that following several meetings with Dobbies Garden Centre, led by Samantha Bannister, John Amps and me, the garden will see a make-over starting on Monday 14 September from 9.30am. Samantha also contacted Tesco at Serpentine Green and a team of workers have been assigned (at time of writing this, some of the Managers, I believe!), to plant up rosebushes, lavender and other plants that are repellent to geese. Plants and nutrients are being donated by Dobbies. Samantha kindly approached Jewsons on our behalf, and they are delivering much needed topsoil, so thank you very much to Jewsons!

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Tesco is also supplying refreshments for all those involved and on behalf of the Parish Council; I would like to offer our gratitude to Kellie Ackroyd and Jonathan Bruton from Tesco at Serpentine Green for supplying their team and helping to co-ordinate the project.

There will be more to report over the next two months as Dobbies is also giving us some free decking with a pergola which will be installed at a later date. In the meantime, I would urge residents to report any sad looking, newly dug in plants to the Parish Council and keep a cursory eye on the wellbeing of the garden.

Best wishes, Marion (Chair of Hampton Parish Council)

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‘GUNPOWDER, TREASON & PLOT’ ...

Recipes to make your Bonfire Night go with a

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On 5 November 1605, political activist Guy Fawkes was discovered in a secret cellar beneath the House of Lords guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder.

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uy Fawkes was standing guard over the stash of gunpowder intended for blowing up Parliament and the Protestant King James I, in order to restore a Catholic monarch to the throne.

Fawkes was subsequently sentenced to death, and Protestants throughout the city of London lit bonfires to celebrate the failure of the assassination attempt.

Whilst four centuries on, the political symbolism of this annual festivity may now largely be

Ingredients: 1 large egg 75ml milk 200g butter 200g golden syrup 85g black treacle 85g muscovado sugar 100g fine or medium oatmeal 250g plain flour (ordinary or gluten-free)

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A warming spiciness with soft, moist stickiness – a winning combination. And the good news is that you can make it up to two weeks in advance to allow the flavours (and stickiness!) to develop.

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Method:  Pre-heat the oven to Gas 3/160°/140° Fan. Grease a deep, 9” square tin, and line with baking parchment.  Beat together the egg and the milk.

In a large saucepan, melt together the butter, syrup, treacle and sugar, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely.  Remove from the heat and stir in the oatmeal.  Place a metal sieve over the pan. Tip all the remaining dry ingredients into the sieve and sift into the pan.  Add the egg and milk mixture and stir everything together until thoroughly combined.  Using a spatula, scrape the mixture into the lined tin and bake in the oven for about 55 minutes.  Leave to cool in the tin. Place a square of baking parchment over the top of the cake to prevent it sticking, then turn out onto a double layer of kitchen foil and wrap securely. Leave for a minimum of three days and up to two weeks before eating – the longer the better!

Cut into squares and eat as cake, or alternatively serve warm with custard laced with a little rum.

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overlooked, ‘Guy Fawkes Night’ or ‘Bonfire Night’ has nonetheless become a firm fixture in the calendar of families up and down the land.

If we’re lucky enough to have fine weather for the occasion itself, a barbecue is a great way to ensure tasty food that somehow acquires even more flavour in the nip of a November evening scented with ‘gunpowder’ from the fireworks.

However, if it’s too wet or chilly for that, there are plenty of alternative recipes to prepare and eat indoors.

If you can’t barbecue, simply oven-bake some thick, good quality sausages at Gas 6/200°/ Fan 180° until almost cooked.

Method:  Mix together equal parts of clear honey and wholegrain mustard – for 2 x 454g packs of sausages you’ll need about four or five tablespoons of each. If you like a spicy kick, add a good pinch or two of chilli powder to the glaze.  Toss the cooked sausages in the mixture until evenly coated.

Either pop them back into the oven for a further 5-10 minutes, turning once to ensure even browning, or finish them on a preheated griddle for a lovely chargrilled flavour.

Serve with buttery baked potatoes and a crisp green salad; alternatively cut the sausages into chunks and serve on cocktail sticks as part of a finger buffet. The Edible Gift Company’s famous Chilli Jam makes a great accompaniment!

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SPORT

BUSINESS FOCUS

Change of name

for local accountants

We are pleased to announce that we have now changed our practice name from Bird & Co to Bird & Laws.

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his follows Mark Laws FCCA joining the practice. Mark started working with wellknown local Yaxley accountant, Pete Bird FCPA last year, and we have decided to celebrate the success of this joining together of two local qualified and experienced accountants, by merging our practices together and changing the name to reflect both our personalities.

Mark previously practised under the name of Prospect Accountancy from premises in Fletton and Pete as Bird & Co from their current offices in Holme Road Yaxley.

We have also been joined

by Lesley Bagnall MAAT who has taken over the preparation of clients VAT returns and payroll as well as other accountancy and taxation matters. In addition we have a couple of associate accountants who work with us on a regular basis, one of whom is

currently awaiting the results of his final ACCA exams.

We are now in a stronger position than ever to offer a full accountancy and taxation service, covering all areas, but still maintain a professional yet personal approach which we all consider very important.

In this day and age, it is important that taxpayers deal with not only qualified accountants, but proactive accountants as well and we consider ourselves to be at the forefront of this thinking and technology.

We have therefore invested in a new website that can be found at www.birdandlaws.co.uk. This incorporates a secure website portal, managed by DocuSoft, where accounts and tax returns can be accessed and signed by clients as well as a means of exchanging other documents between us.

Hampton Cricket Club

The cricket season has now been put to bed for the winter and the whole of Hampton CC can be very proud of their first season at Clayburn Road.

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he club have had highs and lows, successes and failures, but the level of commitment and camaraderie has been as high as it could possibly have been hoped for at the start of the year.

The Cootes Cup Final in Buckden will hopefully bring some silverware and be the final icing on the cake to our inaugural season in Hampton.

Cross Keys Homes recently became a major sponsor with a great donation towards our roll-on covers, a fantastic result for the club and a sign that they are bedding in well to their new home. There was also an excellent fundraising evening hosted by Mattoni’s in August, which had some great food

and was very well supported. The backing the club has achieved since being based in Hampton has really gone to show that the move was the right thing and has been very well timed.

The development of junior cricket has been important this summer and it will return next year.

Numbers have been great, week in and week out, even when the skies looked a little foreboding.

The parents and kids involved have loved the free offering and the Club may well have seen a star or two of the future.

“Big thanks from our coaching team to all who attended and we can’t wait to see you all again!”

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Young footballers raise cash for heart charity Over 150 people enjoyed the first ever Peterborough Junior Charity Cup in the basking sunshine of Hampton, Peterborough.

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ides from Sawtry, Spalding, Yaxley, Hampton Royals, Hampton Navy and Hampton Blues joined hosts, new Peterborough Junior Alliance League side Hempsted United, for a fantastic day of preseason football in aide of charity.

Everyone enjoyed a free barbecue and the weather was glorious.

Hampton Blues were the eventual victors but the real winners were the children’s heart charity Cardiac Risk in the Young who are now £180 better off and received further awareness to their cause.

The teams have agreed to return for a rerun of the event next year.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

NEWS The Parish Council has listened to comments from Hampton Residents, addressing the two main issues complained about on a day to day basis. These are LITTER and ROAD SAFETY.

LITTER

For a six month trial period, The Parish Council will employ a second Lengthsman who will be based in Hampton Hargate. This will enable the fast growing number of residential streets to be cleared of litter on a two week rota with the facility to respond promptly to issues such as broken glass or any other dangerous materials within an hour of a report.

This extension of our present provision will allow a daily litter pick of Hampton Hargate shopping area/car park as well as the new skate park which is due to open next month.

If residents are happy to support this initiative, it can continue on a permanent basis from 1 April 2016 but would require a small increase in the present precept of approximately ÂŁ5 per year which equates to approximately 10 pence per week.

PLEASE let us have your thoughts on this proposal by emailing or writing to the Parish Council at addresses listed below.

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TRAFFIC REGULATION The unofficial 20 MPH speed limit across parts of Hampton is now OFFICIAL, following our ’20 Is Plenty Campaign’ (which was a majority vote by the Parish Councillors) and implemented by the City Council.

A Road traffic Order is now in place, making the WHOLE of Hampton a 20MPH Zone. This is LEGALLY enforceable and we will be working with Cambridgeshire Constabulary to ensure it is implemented.

The Safer Peterborough Team based at Bayard Place and led by Robin Sissons, will also be involved in reducing illegal and unsafe parking.

The Police will offer training to any resident who would like to be part of a local Speed Watch Team. Should you be interested, please contact Kate Day, the Hampton Parish Clerk.

Lastly ...

PARISH or TOWN COUNCIL ?

The Parish Councillors propose a name change, as the term ‘Parish’ seems irrelevant to Hampton, which is a huge and fast growing township.

The definition of the word Parish is ... An administrative part of a diocese, especially an Anglican or Roman Catholic diocese, having its own church and a designated priest.The members of such a parish; a religious community attending one church.”

We wish all residents to know that we are an administrative body operating at local government level and not purely affiliated to the church parish. Therefore, we propose to use the name ‘Hampton Town Council’.

No costs would be incurred and we believe this to be a far more appropriate name in the 21st Century.

Can you please let us have your opinions asap. Please send to: Parish Clerk Hampton Parish Council, Hampton Vale Centre, 1 Stewartby Avenue, Hampton Vale, PE78NJ (Office hours 9am to 1pm Mondays & Tuesdays) or email to hamptonparishcouncil@gmail.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS NATURE

By October the autumn equinox has passed and the number of daylight hours becomes less. Autumn is in full swing by the time October gets underway although quite often we can still enjoy warm days.

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The wildlife of Hampton

he blackberries are over for another year, but hazel nuts and acorns are now ripening. The squirrels and jays are hoarding them for the winter by burying them in the ground.

Autumn leaf colours are a delight and a consequence of the colder weather and the trees’ preparation for winter. Leaves are for forming food for the tree, but low winter temperatures slow the process of photosynthesis down so much that little food would be able to be produced in the winter months. Leaves become liabilities because they allow water loss. The yellow and orange colours are the pigments left behind once the green has gone. The reds and purples come from new pigments formed in the cells as their chemistry alters (like the ripening process in fruit). The end result being leaves dying and falling.

We can sometimes think that the birds we see in our gardens in the summer are the same birds we see

in the winter. However, many of our common garden birds move south and west within Britain in the winter to find a generally milder climate. Many of these are replaced by birds from the continent. Recently one ringed blackbird which summered in Norfolk was found the next two winters in Devon, returning to Norfolk each year to breed.

In autumn very few birds can be heard singing, although they do call to one another as they move around in flocks. The exception can often be robins with their melancholy autumn song.

Around mid-October toads go into hibernation, finding logs or stones to hide beneath until Spring arrives once more. Frogs also hibernate at this time, at the bottom of ponds or some other sheltered place.

October is a lovely time of year for appreciating the natural world around Hampton: the beginning of the season of ‘mists and mellow fruitfulness’.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Fenland Solar - making the right choice Like anything we do in life, it’s important to make the right choice, but given the newness of this industry and general lack of information about equipment, how can you be sure that you’re making the right choice when selecting a company to supply and install your PV system?

Firstly a few things you should try to avoid:

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 Middlemen outfits; these are companies actively marketing and selling systems but with no accreditations, they simply take your order and then sell the installation onto another company to fit the system. In some cases clients have been left with no deposit and no system! If they’d bought from a MCS & RECC approved company this wouldn’t have happened.

The feed-in tariff was launched April 2010 and since then it’s seen a truly spectacular uptake, it’s quite simple really and works like this. If you install a PV system the government’s Feed-In Tariff scheme (FIT) means you will be paid for the electricity you generate, even if you use it yourself, and for any surplus electricity you export to the grid. And of course, you’ll also save money on your electricity bill, because you’ll be using your own electricity!

 Companies offering free panels ‘buy 10 and get 2 free’. If they were free someone would have simply knocked at your door and handed you two free panels. Make sure that the deal you’re offered is completely transparent.  Companies who want more than a 25% deposit. This is outside RECC guidelines and would mean that you are not protected by the consumer code. One key worry with this is that it’s a company with poor cash-flow that operates outside of the industry regulations.  Companies who don’t do a proper survey on the first visit.

Without a SAP calculation being performed how could you possibly know what the returns could be for your investment?  Companies who don’t or can’t tell you the specifics of the panels or inverter that they are offering you.

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SCHOOLS

Hampton College (Primary Phase)

Hampton College

Here we are, a new term begins, All the excitement, successes and wins.

Making new friends, meeting new staff, Putting our smiles on and having a laugh.

Time to come back, to focus and learn, Or play and explore, each taking our turn.

New beginnings upon us, new adventures to start,

Starting back at Hampton College has been rather busy So much to do, so little time and everyone in a tizzy Two whole new classes of little ones And a Sixth Form of big ones too We’re sure we have things covered As have done this lots before But we appreciate that some are very little They haven’t long turned four

Counting and writing, running and art.

October will bring us a disco and more, Lashings of fun and enjoyment in store.

Looking forward; a Fun Day, games and prizes, Every aspect of fun in all shapes and sizes.

Getting ready for November, as the winter draws near, End of the autumn, soon Christmas is here.

We will help them during lunchtime Will be quick to soothe their fears And if they struggle or get overwhelmed We will be sure to dry their tears

Reception, Year 7 or Sixth Form Let me reassure you that we’ll give your child our best We will soothe their fears and wipe any tears And make sure that they are beautifully dressed It’s hard to leave them I know But it’s time to start a new chapter and help them learn and grow We are looking forward to an exciting year Starting with 10 Year celebrations and lots of cheer Sixth Form Team Building, a whole school charity run, Primary Welcome Workshops and a Grandparents Day of fun Lots of sporting activities too Rugby, netball and basketball to a name a few Not forgetting the museum and theatre trips going on Before we know it the half term will have gone…

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Preparing to learn, this term will be fun, Reading and homework, all must be done.

In school and at home we will all try our best, Most of our topics we try to digest.

And when Christmas comes we will look back with pride, Remembering our school days and playing outside.

Yes, we are back… let our new year begin!

Hampton College Year 6 Open Evening Year 6 Open Evening – Tuesday 29 September 2015. Hampton College are delighted to welcome all prospective parents. Doors open at 6.30pm.. Full tours of the school will be available and presentations in the hall.

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Hampton Hargate Primary The Autumn term is well and truly established at Hampton Hargate. We have lots of different and exciting activities and events to look forward to this term including various sporting events, a year 3 and 4 Anglo Saxons event and our Harvest Festival celebrations on 2 October.

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e will of course be ending the term with our customary annual Friends Christmas Fair and our fabulous Christmas performances which are always a great showcase of the children’s talents!

We are pleased to say that the new reception children have settled in quickly and have been enjoying their first experiences of school. They have been learning all about life at school and meeting new friends. Mrs Wilkinson, our Reception Team

Leader said “I am really pleased with how the children have settled into school life and I am looking forward to busy and exciting first term with them.”

Finally, we would like to say a big “well done” to all the pupils on the excellent end of year SATs results at both Key Stage1 and Key Stage 2. The pupils and teachers across the school have all worked incredibly hard and it is great to see that the hard work has produced fantastic results. Well done!

Hampton Hargate Primary School are pleased to offer the following two dates for prospective Reception parents for September 2016 intake: Wednesday 11th November - 9.15am Monday 30th November - 6.00pm Please contact the school office to book a place on 01733 296780

Hampton Vale Primary School The new school year at Hampton Vale Primary School is continuing as children there embrace their new learning themes and celebrate their achievements and award successes.

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heir new learning follows a set of national test results for the former Year Two children, which show 88% of children reaching the expected standard in reading (compared to a national figure of 81%), 81% reaching the expected standard in writing (the national figure is 70%) and 91% reaching the expected standard in mathematics (the national figure is 80%). It has also been a time of celebrating the presentation of awards to mark the school’s work in a number of areas:  T he recycling work by the school’s G-Team has earned the school a Highly Commended citation in the Peterborough Eco Education Awards

has earned a Silver Award in the Sainsbury’s School Games scheme  A film made by some of last year’s Year Two children earned a runnersup prize in the Key Stage One category at the Peterborough Film Awards for Schools

‘Favourites’ has been one of the themes for the school’s new reception children as they focus on their favourite colours, teddies and stories from home. They have also had the chance to share with others more about themselves and their families, and - like the rest of the children in the school – they have been exploring their thoughts about the  The school’s extensive PE and school’s values and its sports learning and activities ‘learning tools’.

This November Hampton Vale Primary School are holding Open Mornings for prospective Reception parents for children starting school September 2016. Please contact us for information: 01733 247000.

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HOME & GARDEN

Allotments Have you ever thought about growing your own fruit, vegetables and salads? How about raising a few chickens so you can ‘go to work on an egg’? Do you think that you may be potentially green-fingered? How good would it be to be able to eat freshly picked fruit, vegetables and salads that you have grown yourself? And how about teaching your children to understand that food has a provenance and doesn’t magically appear on the plate and table?

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f you have answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions and live in Hampton Hargate or Hampton Central, then maybe you should consider putting your name down for an allotment plot and join in the phenomenon that is ‘growing your own’.

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The Hampton Hargate Community Allotment Gardens (HHCAG) site is based in Rothbart Way, Hampton Hargate, adjacent to the back footpath that leads out of Hampton towards Dobbies. The site was opened in July 2008 after O & H Hampton handed it

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over to the volunteers who formed the first HHCAG Committee. The site was the first allotment site in the Hampton area and has grown from strength to strength and now comprises 24 half and 16 full plots as well as two raised beds for community use.

Since inception, the site has flourished and many members of the Hampton community have had the opportunity to grow their own fruit and vegetables in our wonderful English weather, as well as benefitting from the social side that has resulted in long lasting friendships that sum up what Hampton is all about.

Over the last seven years we have held barbeques, competitions and various other social events which have developed a real sense of fun, community and competition, as well as a sharing of experience and knowledge. Working parties have been formed to keep the overall site in good condition as well as

numerous projects which have seen the undertaking of planting up the boundaries and the installation of water troughs to ensure watering of plots is so much easier and convenient.

The members of the site range represent the full diversity of the Hampton community from young to old, and comprise those working plots on their own to those utilising the help of friends and family.

So if you want to grow your own, get out in the fresh air and enjoy the peace and quiet of allotment life on your own, with your family or friends and would like to know more please email the HHCAG committee at hhcag@hotmail.co.uk for more information and get yourself on the waiting list by registering via the Hampton Parish Council webpage at: www.hamptonpc.org.uk/allotments

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YOUNG HAMPTON

What the Ladybird Heard Next

by Julia Donaldson

‘Must read’ children’s books Yogscast – The Diggy Diggy Book

by The Yogscast If you’ve ever watched a Minecraft YouTube video, chances are you know who The Yogscast are. This is THE book for you.

The full colour, classy hardback Diggy Diggy Book includes the best (and worst) jokes from the massively successful YouTube creators. Meet the Yogscast, see inside YogTowers, become a JaffaQuest cadet, read the tourists guide to Datlof and more, so much more that we don’t want to give away. (Yet!)

Little Stars – A Hetty Feather Adventure

by Jacqueline Wilson Hetty Feather has begun a new chapter in her life story. Escaping from Tanglefield’s Travelling Circus with her dearest friend Diamond, Hetty is determined to find them positions as glamorous music hall artistes. Hetty and Diamond quickly become the Little Stars of Mrs Ruby’s show, alongside many colourful acts – including an old friend from Hetty’s past, Flirty Bertie.

But the Cavalcade proves a dangerous place, and Hetty must fight to protect her darling Diamond, who longs for a normal childhood.

In this seventh Middle School episode, Rafe heads back to the place his misadventures began: the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, where he’s now being forced to take ‘special’ classes. He also finds himself joining the school’s football team – alongside his main tormenter, Miller the Killer! But Rafe has grand plans for a better year.

Girl Online – On Tour

by Zoe Sugg aka Zoella When Noah invites Penny on his European music tour, she can’t wait to spend time with her rock-godtastic boyfriend.

But, between Noah’s jam-packed schedule, less-than-welcoming bandmates and threatening messages from jealous fans, Penny wonders whether she’s really cut out for life on tour. She can’t help but miss her family and her best friend Elliot. . . and her blog, Girl Online.

At Little Acorns we have been learning about autumn, talking about the changes throughout the season, collecting leaves and leaf printing.

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he children have particularly enjoyed painting and getting messy.

We will soon be celebrating the Harvest festival where we are planning on making scarecrows, learning about different fruit and vegetables and making bread.

Thank you to the parents and children that have donated different foods into our harvest festival box, which the children will be taking to the local care home.

We all hope that all the children that have left us to start their new adventure at primary school are settling in well and having lots of fun.

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Living in Hampton

A hop, leap and a

jump forward

nature for

The warm days of summer are well and truly behind us and the extreme temperatures of winter are fast approaching. With the change of seasons comes a new variety of exciting projects for Froglife and the Hampton Nature volunteers.

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he Froglife wildlife charity is responsible for managing the conservation activities on the Hampton Nature Reserve for Value Nature, part of O&H Hampton.

The Hamptons are designed around O&H Hampton’s masterplan, which sets an overall vision for 54% of open space, parks, lakes and nature reserve, woven through and around 24% housing and 22% commercial and retail space.

Surveying the scene Over the past two years, a number of wildlife surveys have been carried out over the Hampton area. Helping to determine trends on the status of certain species in the local area, the information assists with the continued review and development of the reserve’s habitat management plans.

During the spring and summer survey season, Froglife carries out butterfly, water vole, amphibian and reptile surveys at the Nature Reserve. Well known for its notable amphibian population, the reserve also boasts at least 27 butterfly, 18 dragonfly and 120 water beetle species.

Undertaken for scientific purposes, the surveys allow Froglife to monitor the fluctuations of various species on the reserve. A rigorous scientific method is adhered to in order to better understand how to manage different species’ habitats.

O&H was originally involved in moving and creating homes for 24,000 adult great crested newts in the Hamptons’ distinctive network of 300 ponds. Froglife’s most recent survey has shown that the population has grown by more than 40% to approximately 34,000 over the last ten years.

It is one of Europe’s largest populations of this protected species. It also gives Hampton Nature Reserve a designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation. As such, access to the reserve is restricted to people volunteering with Froglife.

No hot potato If you love the great outdoors but need a good excuse to brave the elements at this time of year, there couldn’t be a better time to sign up as a Froglife volunteer.

From October through to March, the charity and its winter work parties will be busy working on a whole host of vital habitat management tasks. These include opening up the woodland rides to allow in more sunlight for the plants and invertebrates there, scrub cutting to create basking spots for reptiles and reed raking to assist newt surveys, to name a few.

Putting the fun into being out in the cold, Froglife experts often light up a small fire, and serve hot drinks and baked potatoes during the winter work parties.

Volunteers of all ages come together to look after the area. Some people are looking to gain experience in order to progress towards a career in conservation, others simply enjoy working on their local nature reserve and take immense pride in it. Working with Froglife as a volunteer offers a great way to give something back to nature, keep fit, and meet new people in beautiful surroundings.

For Judith Turner, one of Froglife’s longest serving volunteers, re-connecting with nature has been key to enhancing her quality of life in the Hampton area. “When I first saw a notice saying the Hampton Nature Reserve wasn’t open to the public, I phoned the given number to ask if I could visit the site. Since then, my life has changed.

“I work there at least a couple of days a week, helping with surveys and joining winter parties. I’ve even attended several free training courses. But best of all, I am free to wander and explore at will. All volunteers are made very welcome, you can do a little or as much as you wish and we have lots of fun too.”

Froglife’s hands-on volunteer team are involved with all aspects of maintaining this incredible reserve and usually meet every Thursday from 10am, as well as some Saturdays.

For further information on how to get involved and where to meet, you can contact Conservation Officer Liz Morrison at liz.morrison@froglife.org, on 07977 250048, or via the froglife.org website.

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FILMFRONT

Pan

Released 9 October Scrappy undersized defensive back Freddie Steinmark is a standout player on the nationaltitle-winning 1969 University of Texas football team, before his gridiron career is tragically cut short when he goes to the hospital for a bone bruise and learns that he has a cancerous tumour that takes his leg and ends his career.

Released 9 October The action adventure follows the story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny – to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan. Starring Hugh Jackman and Levi Miller.

The Last Witch Hunter

Goosebumps

Released 4 September The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us; vicious supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including Kaulder, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful Queen Witch, decimating her followers in the process. In the moments right before her death, the Queen curses Kaulder with her own immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Starring Michael Caine and Vin Diesel.

Released 16 October After moving into a small town, Zach meets Hannah, his neighbour. Hannah’s father R. L. Stine, who writes the Goosebumps stories, keeps all the monsters in the series locked up in his books. When Zach unintentionally releases the monsters from the books, the three team up in order to put the monsters back where they came from. Starring Jack Black.

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Derek Vickers of Stilton Foot Clinic is preparing himself for patients wanting their feet to be in tip top condition after lots of usage in the summer months

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efore you go out and buy those winter shoes and boots, consider giving your feet a treat so that they are ready for the Autumn/Winter hibernation.

Callus (build up of hard skin) is one of the conditions that Derek treats frequently, hard skin can be troublesome, often leading to splints (or fissures) in the heel area and can be painful and lengthy to treat.

Troublesome nails in younger patients are trauma or infection. In older patients problems occur in the fact that nails get harder and thicker which makes it more difficult to treat yourself.

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Hard skin and callus is something you need to keep on top of, as are ugly discoloured thick toe nails.

Discoloured, thick, cracked or crumbling nails could signal a nail fungus. Applying nail polish to an infected nail could make the problem worse, so get the condition treated.

As people have worn sandals throughout the summer they can be more prone to cracked heels which need regular attention.

Verrucas can also be troublesome. Verrucas are very common, spread in so many ways

and can also be painful. The good news is they are easy to treat once you get on top of them.

Corns are also very common and can be inflamed due to the constant friction and pressure from footwear worn in the winter months. Tight fitting shoes or high heels can be contributory factors of corns that can rear their ugly heads.

Whatever your foot problem contact Derek to arrange a visit to the clinic or arrange a home visit 01733 240609 or 242449.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Our pick of facial serums

When using a serum it’s always best to apply to a wet skin to help speed on the process and then once it’s dry apply your moisturiser.

Serums are often the most expensive element of your skin care routine but they are a great way of undoing previous damage. They can also help specific issues such as sun damage, ageing, acne, skin spots and dehydration.

Younique Eye Lift Serum

Neals Yard Rejuvenating Frankincense Facial Serum

Body Shop Vitamin Overnight Serum

Garnier Ultra lift Serum

Formulated to replenish, moisturise and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It helps wake your eye up and give plenty of nutrition to your skin. Approx £50 and available direct from Younique.

For firmer radiant skin this is a must have. An intense boost to rejuvenate your skin combining frankincense and gotu kola with anti-oxidant rich blueberry oil and skin brightening turmeric.

Approx £43 and available online.

A technical innovation combining the power of a serum and oil to indulge, replenish and recharge skin with moisture overnight.

Non greasy and fast absorbing. This a beauty gem at only £15. Available online.

UltraLift complete beauty intensive serum offers a youth concentrate with a complete triple anti-ageing action: anti-wrinkle, firming and radiance boosting, revealing your skin’s youth.

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The trend for autumn /winter seems to be stepping back in years, with the current looks from the 60s and 70s, the look is definitley Boho.

Seventies nostalgia holds strong for autumn. This season is less glam rock and more folksy; with boho dresses and shearling jackets, patchwork fur, flares, fringing and ponchos.

Luxe fabrics, ethereal prints, flowing dresses, fringing and ponchos complete the new folksy bohemian look. This hippy style is in; flared trousers, patchwork fur and printed maxis can be found at many high street shops.

Polo necks, turtle necks, roll-necks... just make them high necks. Light or chunky knit, this is geek chic meets ‘70s romance and of course is great for the colder weather!

Knee-high boots, outrageously short skirts, punchy graphics… that’s right, the 60s are having a major moment right now and the high street is following suit!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Massage Remedies Body & Soul Massage Remedies offer a high quality, professional massage service! ndulge your mind & body in total relaxation with a therapeutic massage to soothe away all the stress and strains of modern living. This massage service uses a combination of different strokes to help reduce muscular pain, ease joint stiffness and alleviate stress and headaches.

Available treatments are Swedish massage, Hot stone massage (everyone’s favourite as it is extremely relaxing, deeply relaxes the muscles where heated stones are used to massage with them), deep tissue massage, Indian head massage and Reflexology foot massage for self-healing and relaxation.

Gift vouchers are available.

Contact Veronika at Body and Soul on 07596 638424. www.bodysoulmassageremedies.couk

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Our treatments include:

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Colder weather causes our skin to retain less moisture while central heating doubles the problem by drying out the air and leeching moisture from the body, so a good skincare routine, especially in autumn, is vital.

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Ditch the soap. Fragrant soapy scrubs might feel (and smell) wonderful after a day at the beach, but they leave your skin dry.

When autumn arrives, switch to a soap-free hydrating cleanser.

It’s time to put away the gels and bring out the creamy body wash.

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Invest in hand cream. Hands often become dry and cracked during autumn. An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. Start moisturizing your hands now to ensure soft, supple hands all winter long.

Switch from lotion to cream. As the air becomes drier, your skin needs a thicker moisturiser. Creams provide a stronger oily barrier, which means they both reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin and provide hydration to this layer of skin at the same time.

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FOOD & DRINK

Welcome to

Beijing Rendezvous Situated at Napier Place, Orton Wistow, the Beijing Rendezvous is a great buffet-style restaurant offering Peking and Cantonese cuisines. In a clean, modern, bright environment.

The service is impeccable, extremely friendly and efficient and you are made to feel truly welcome.

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he buffet consists of black pepper chicken, sweet and sour pork, king prawns in black bean sauce and many more appetising dishes. Starters are also great with a range of prawn crackers, vegetables rolls, crispy seaweed and prawn toast.

Vegetarians are catered for with a good range of vegetable dishes and for young children there are a variety of dishes

including chips. The buffet food is refreshed regularly with fresh hot food. Rated excellent on Trip Adviser, the Beijing Rendezvous is very inexpensive and offers a great quality buffet with plenty of parking. It’s well worth a visit.

Also the takeaway buffet box is also available. All you need to do is pick from the buffet station and takeaway for a fantastic price of £4.90.

To book a table call 01733 234450 or download the app available at the app store and Google Play.

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Beware of the internet!

Ashley Madison data leaks could widen cracks in relationships.

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he type of evidence used in family proceedings has changed radically in recent years. With the universality of social media and internet sites, people’s lives are often conducted in the full glare of the public gaze, whether they like it or not.

The most recent example has been from the Ashley Madison website which aims to facilitate extra marital affairs. Hackers have published a data file for download which contains customer details – potentially hugely embarrassing as well as marriage-wrecking.

There is often a misunderstanding about when adultery occurs in a marriage. If you have an sexual affair whilst you are still married, it doesn’t matter that you’ve separated,

it is still adultery right up until decree absolute. But it is very rare to engage a private detective to obtain proof of adultery nowadays. You wouldn’t start a divorce on this ground unless the Respondent admits the adultery with an unknown person.

The Ashley Madison website is actually going to name and shame people which could be proof in its own right, if needed.

Facebook is another fruitful source of evidence in family proceedings nowadays. The Courts strongly discourage reliance on Facebook downloads but nonetheless some of the more blatant postings can provide compelling evidence in both divorce and children cases, if you’re not careful.

The moral of this tale is obvious – if you want your private life to stay that way, use the internet with care.

For more information see the Belinda Smith & Co website www.bscosolicitors.co.uk and Peterborough Collaborative Family Lawyers at www.pcflg.co.uk

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PETS’ PATCH

Tracy Butler volunteers at Animal Helpline at Wansford with her daughter Maisie. It is a registered charity and has been running for almost thirty years.

Wansford Animal Shelter

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ansford Animal Shelter rescues dogs of all breeds, some of these dogs have been handed in by their owners as they can no longer care for them but most have come from the dog pound.

If Animal Helpline did not take these dogs they would be put to

sleep after seven days. They help to walk the dogs and take some of them to dog shows in the hope they will find their forever home.

Animal Helpline is run by a team of dedicated volunteers and they are always looking for donations. Tracy is happy to collect any of the following

items: bedding, blankets, towels, disinfectant, dog toys and leads, dog food. As a charity organisation, donations are really important. They are also in need of any prizes for a tombola stall.

Volunteers are always welcome and if you have a spare few hours to walk the dogs then

please get in touch with Tracy or the home direct.

Walking is great way for you to get some exercise and make a real difference to a dog’s time at the kennels.

Other volunteers’ jobs involve cleaning out the kennels and bathing the dogs.

If you can help or are interested in volunteering please get in touch with Tracy 07766015845 or visit the website at www.homes4dogs.co.uk

Offering home boarding as an alternative to kennels.

We match your dog to the right home for them.

You are able to meet the home beforehand.

Your dog is treated like one of the family.

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K.E. Dog Walking

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Firework Advice for Pet Owners Fireworks commonly cause stress and worry to pets, as well as to owners trying to ensure the wellbeing of them. So here’s our guide to help you and your furry friends prepare for the forthcoming firework festivities. ● Your pet is likely to feel safer if you’re around. So don’t leave them alone ● It’s important to keep pets inside once the fireworks start. So plan ahead and make sure any exercise and toileting is out of the way in good time ● Allow enough time for natural products, available from your vets, such as DAP sprays, diffusers and collars, or medicines, to take effect.

(You may need to plan for this weeks in advance) ● Keep your garden gate and doors shut, and

make sure your pet is microchipped and wearing their collar and tag just in case they bolt in fear and escape ● Don’t over fuss, this may indicate to them that there is indeed something to be frightened of ● Some pets find the gentle pressure from specially designed products such as thunder shirts, coats or jumpers has a calming effect ● Close the curtains and turn up the TV or radio nice and loud

● Make sure there’s a cosy place where your pet can hide and feel secure. Often dogs will appreciate a den created under the kitchen table, a blanket on the floor behind the sofa or if they were crate trained, their crate ● Distract pets with their favourite game, toy or a treat just before and during fireworks ● It’s important not to punish any signs of stress or fear and remember to stay calm yourself

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MONDAY Hampton Mobile Library 9.30-9.55am Hampton Primary School.

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Yaxley Runners Meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays). Meet at the Sports Facility, Beaumont Way, Hargate.

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Hampton Mini Movers parent and toddler group. 1.15-2.45pm (term time).

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Hampton Tiddlers Stay and Play Session 0-5 years fun craft activities, 10am-12pm Tesco Community Room at Serpentine Green Shopping Centre.

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Scouts 7.30-9pm Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk/scouts Child Health Clinic 1.30-3pm at The Hampton Family Centre.

Hampton Hatchlings 12.15-1.15pm.

Post Natal Support Group run by Health Visitors at Hampton Family Centre.

Yoga Basics Hampton Vale Community centre. Basics/beginners 1.15-2.30pm 4 week course pre-booked. T: 01223 237948 info@santoshayoga.co.uk.

Hampton Ladies’ Netball 7.30-9pm.

Squad training night at Hampton Sports Centre.

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Hampton Mobile Library 11.20am12.10pm. Hampton Vale, Eagle Way (near children’s play area).

Hampton Amateur Dramatics Group.

7.30pm. Community Room.

Scouts 7.30-9pm. Hampton Vale Primary School. www.17thnene.co.uk.

7-a-side adult football: friendly matches in Hampton Tuesdays 8-9pm and Thursdays 7-8pm. All abilities and fitness levels welcome.

Call/text Paul 07780 468836 Hampton Table Tennis Club 7-10pm.

Hampton Vivacity Leisure Centre.

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drop in and try their hand, be they novices or potential league players. We cater for all (though not yet juniors). First session FREE. £5 per session thereafter.

Scouts 7.30-9pm Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk/scouts Walking for Health – and fun 11am-noon from outside Hampton Vale shops. Free. All welcome. Tel. 01733 248990.

WEDNESDAY Early Years Parent Workshop 10-11.30am The Hampton Family Centre.

Booking required T: 01733 893361.

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 are welcome.

THURSDAY Hampton WI 7.15pm.

Every third Thursday of the month at the CSK church hall, Hampton.

Beaver Scouts 6-7pm CSK Hampton Church Hall www.17thnene.co.uk.

Cub Scouts (Baden Powell) 7-8.30pm Hampton Vale Primary School www.17thnene.co.uk/cubs Hampton Parish Council 7.00pm. Community Meeting Room at Serpentine Green.

T: 01733 306160.

Stay and Play Lunch Club 12-1.30pm. The Hampton Family Centre. 50p.

Limited places, please call to book 01733 893361.

Hampton Tiddlers Stay and Play Session 0-5 years. Different activities. Every other Thursday we have Songbirds (nursery rhymes, signing) 2pm-4pm. Tesco Community Room at Serpentine Green Shopping Centre.

Prenatal Yoga 2-3.15pm. The Hampton Family Centre. Booking required please call Brian on 01733 244642.

7-a-side Adult Football: friendly matches in Hampton Tuesdays 8-9 and Thursdays 7-8. All abilities and fitness levels. Call/text Paul 07780 468836 FRIDAY Dance and Movement 1-2pm. The Hampton Family Centre. Booking required. T: 01733 893361.

SATURDAY Peterborough Young Singers 9.00 - 10.30 Juniors (aged 7 to 12) Seniors 9.30 to 11.30 (13 to 18). secretary@ peterboroughyoungsingers.org.uk based at the Hampton Church SUNDAY Christ the Servant King Church Service. 10am. CSK Silver Hill Hampton Community Church 6-7pm. Hampton Community Centre, Hampton Vale (opposite OneStop).

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Bicycle Rack Holds two bicycles. Excellent condition, should fit most cars bargain at £20.

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Vaporetto Steam Cleaner This cleaner has attachments for floors, carpets, windows, upholstery, almost everything. Bought from John Lewis 6 months ago £69, as new.

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