Stanground Gazette March 2017

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Hello and welcome to the March issue of the Stanground Gazette. As always, we have local news from the community, including an appeal from the NSPCC for volunteers to help local children stay safe.

If you have a few hours to spare then please do get in touch with them.

There is a competition for all the pet lovers out there. Turn to page 17 for your chance to win a luxury bed for your pet from Scruffs.

Mother’s day is just around the corner so turn to page 22 for some great ideas for gifts, from flowers to gadgets.

We also welcome new beauty therapist Karolina to Stanground. She offers a great range of treatments and is right on your doorstep.

Until next time, Lynsey and the team.

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Stangroundcommunity Stanground Townswomen’s Guild Stanground Townswomen’s Guild is a local group that has meeting in the area for over 45 years.

The group meets on the second Thursday of the month at Southfield's Primary School at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) and is looking for new members to join. There are regular speakers and outings.

The first visit is free and if you like what you see and would like to join there is a yearly charge of £22.

They are holding their first jumble sale of the year in March: Jumble Sale - Saturday 11 March 2pm. Church Hall on Mace Road.

Plenty of Bric a brac, clothes and great household items.

Admission: 20p.

Kingfisher Court Can you spare a couple of hours every other week to help at an Age UK older people's club?

Stanground Chat Club meets every other Tuesday at Kingfisher Court in Stanground between 2 -4 pm, offering a cup of tea, a chat and afternoon entertainment.

The Club's treasurer has now moved, so a new treasurer is needed to keep simple income and expenditure accounts, as well as volunteers to help serve tea and coffee, and to take raffle and entrance monies.

For further information please contact Mandy Dewdney Groups Development Officer Age UK T: 01733 564185.

WHAT'S ON

Stilton Ballroom Live Dance Saturday 25 March 7.30 – 11pm, The Stilton Pavilion, High St, Stilton PE7 3RA. Ballroom, Latin, sequence dancing.

The theme is 'The Prohibition'. Dress 1920s or formal. Bring your own refreshments. Music provided by TR20s dance band.

Tickets £10 each. More info visit www.stiltonballroom.co.uk , email info@stiltonballroom.co.uk or phone 01733 380216.

About Stilton Ballroom

Stilton Ballroom is a new group that started in January 2017 which has plans to organise dances at the new Stilton Pavilion. The group is made up of enthusiastic local dancers who enjoy a mixture of ballroom, latin and sequence dancing.

Their aim is to provide an enjoyable evening of good music and great dancing. The group is non-profit making and it is hoped donations can be made to charities.

We have a very good committee to organize the events but new members are always welcome.

So, come along for an enjoyable evening of good music and great dancing. You will be made very welcome whether you are beginners or accomplished dancers. We plan to have a variety of musicians and DJs. Requests for any particular dances are always welcome.

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Cardea update

Kate Ferris (Cardea Residents’ Association)

Greetings from Cardea, where the number of houses and residents grows literally day by day!

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elcome to all new Cardeans. We hope you enjoy your new home and living here whether you come from near or afar. We are a friendly bunch and have several groups and activities established and up and running, so if you’re a family with young children looking for a toddler group, a jogger seeking people to run with, somewhere to Zumba or do yoga or a teenager wanting a youth club to meet up with friends ...Cardea now has it all!

Speaking of the Youth Club, we returned after a break on 3 February with a revamp, a new structure to the way the club is organised and themed activities throughout the evening. The club is still free to attend, still has a tuck shop and still runs every fortnight in term time on Fridays, 7-9pm. We have room for a few more members, aged 11-16 and we still need new volunteer leaders, particularly male. If you have two hours to spare once or twice a month and can help, please get in touch as we’d love to hear from you.

The community of Cardea is taking part in The Great British Spring Clean by holding a litter pick on the morning of Saturday 4 March; exact details and times will be announced nearer the time and communicated via the Mycardea Facebook group, the community notice boards, the Pavilion and Morrison’s. We already have volunteers from various elements of our growing community and further afield.

The message is Pride in Our

Community so let us know if you’d like to be involved in this event, which will, of course, finish with refreshments and a chance to socialise with friends and neighbours.

About litter, we are disappointed when we see that a small minority do not use the many litter bins that we are fortunate to have all around Cardea. We are disgusted, however, at the amount of dog poo that is left everywhere, and I do mean everywhere. Many of us are dog owners, myself included, and part of dog ownership is being responsible for clearing up after your pet.

Dogs cannot use poo bags or reach to put said bag into the numerous bins provided for this purpose that are again all around Cardea. There really is no excuse for animal faeces left on every green area and even on private front gardens. Please take ownership and clear up after your dogs. Residents are not happy with this problem and are trying to find a civil way to tackle the problem while we wait to be adopted by Peterborough City Council.

Lastly, it has been put to me that people would like to see the community meetings return.

We used to hold a monthly meeting with updates from the Residents' Association, Neighbourhood Watch and First Responders. If a community meeting would be welcomed on an informal basis, more of a 'coffee & catch-up' type of event on a less frequent timetable – quarterly maybe - let me know.

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Café Worship Café Worship at Stanground Baptist Church takes place on the 1st Sunday of each month, with refreshments available from 10.45am and the service starting at 11am.

This is a more relaxed style of worship, sitting round tables, with refreshments available during the service. The service is for all ages, young and old and everything inbetween, whether you have been to church before or not. Children of any age are welcome and are not expected to sit quietly! Our family service team lead this fun and interactive time together, which

typically includes craft activities, sketches or video clips as well as songs, a Bible story and a short Christian message. We are usually finished by 12am!

We look forward to welcoming you to our Café Worship: this month on Sunday 5 March and following that, on 2 April, 7 May and 4 June. We also have a special Easter service on 16 April at 10:15.

For further details see our website: www.stangroundbaptistchurch. org.uk Or look at the notice-boards outside the church on the corner of Church St. and Chapel St.

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MONEYMATTERS

by Pete Bird, Bird & Co Certified Public Accountants

Do you have any tax or business questions? If so email Pete Bird of Bird & Co info@birdandco.ltd and if of general interest we will publish them here.

Tax tips - matters to consider before 5 April 2017

Owner Managed Limited Companies: The taxation of dividend income changed significantly in April 2016, so it might be tax efficient, if there is sufficient retained profits in your company, to vote a minimum dividend to shareholders of £5,000. The first £5,000 dividend paid per tax year is tax free and the remainder over this amount is taxed at 7.50% providing you are a basic rate tax payer. Also you may consider gifting shares to your spouse to take advantage of the first £5,000 of dividend income that is tax free.

Use your ISA allowance: ISA’s provide a tax free environment for your savings. Have you paid the maximum into your ISA investment during the 2016/2017 tax year of £15,240 per person – if not consider topping this amount up. In addition, parents can now also fund a junior ISA. Any unused investment limit cannot be rolled forward into next year, so it will be lost.

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Use your personal allowance: Ensure that you are making the most of your tax-free personal allowance (PA), which is set at £11,000 for 2016/17. If your spouse or partner has little or no income, you may wish to consider transferring income (or incomeproducing assets) to them to make sure that they fully utilise their PA. However, you should take care to avoid falling foul of the settlements legislation governing ‘income shifting’, and consider the legal consequences of transfers.

Certain married couples and civil partners may also be able to make use of the Marriage Allowance. This allows couples to transfer 10% of their PA to their spouse or civil partner, where neither pays tax at the higher or additional rate.

The above is only a few matters you should consider, but there may be other opportunities depending upon your circumstances. More details are on our website, but professional advice on any matters should be taken as soon as possible, or talk to us.

Dates to remember - March 2017 1 March 2017 Due date for Corporation tax for companies with an accounting period ended 31 May 2016.

7 March 2017 Due date for filing and payment of VAT for the period ended 31 January 2017, unless you submit a paper return then the date is 28 February 2017.

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nightingales The Wildlife Trust has some very special evenings on spring’s horizon at Cambridgeshire’s Grafham Water ... in collaboration with folk singer and nature lover Sam Lee. The Trust is hosting unique evening events; Singing with Nightingales at Grafham Nature Reserve, starting from Easter every weekend through until mid-May. These events will be a celebration of nightingales and their exquisite, melodious song; a series of musicians will commune with the birds deep in the woods after dark. The audience will meet round the camp fire for harmony with singers and musicians, have some delicious campfire food, hear information on the habitat and life of nightingales – then venture into the woods for a special close encounter.

The events are also a way of highlighting the worrying decline in nightingale numbers – and will reflect the important work which goes into creating perfect habitat for the birds at Grafham – to which the birds return every year from their overwintering grounds in sub-saharan Africa – Senegal, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast and the Gambia.

The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) carry out an annual tagging project at Grafham using tiny geolocator tags which feed data back from the route which the birds take on their long migrational journeys.

For booking and further information visit www.wildlifebcn.org/nightingales and www.singingwithnightingales.com

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goodsport TURN YOUR PASSION FOR FOOTBALL INTO A GREAT CAREER PETERBOROUGH SOCCERSTAR

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All Studies and Coaching will take place at Yaxley Football Club, In2itive Park in Yaxley, where students have access to the state-of-the-art 3G pitch as well as modern study facilities.

Studying with Peterborough SFA and SCL is your alternative to going to college and provides the best environment for you to succeed.

WHAT WILL I STUDY? Over the 2-year duration players will study the BTEC Diploma in Sports Level 3 which is a nationally recognised qualification within sport coaching and fitness delivered by our partners SCL. The Football Coaching will be delivered

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Progressions Routes also include University such as Honours licence coach Domenico Degrees and Foundation Degrees.

Genovese following a sharp We also feed players through to rise in the number of football FOR 16-18 YR OLDS THE SELECTION PROCESS clubs in Step 6 and upwards in the and education programmes now available in the local area.

National Football League Pyramid HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAMME WHERE WILL I STUDY? One-time Posh player System Its a 2-year, full-time education and All StudiesGenovese and Coachingsaid: will "They are Genovese is the longest-standing football development Programme. take place at Yaxley Football Park inway Yaxley, a popular for youngsters provider of such schemes with his Club, In2itive students have access to WHAT WILL I STUDY? to continue their footballing Peterborough Soccerstar Academywhere the state-of-the-art 3G pitch as Over the 2-year duration players will basedwell as modern study facilities. development, with the potential to operation, which is currently study the BTEC Diploma in Sports with into Peterborough atLevel In2itive in Yaxley, having Studying move the professional or semi3 whichPark is a nationally recognised SFA and SCL is your alternative qualification within sport 2008. coaching and been running since professional to going to college andgame, provideswhile gaining a fitness delivered by our partners SCL. environment you will to seriously help qualifi cationforthat students benefi from dailythe best TheThe Football Coaching will be tdelivered succeed. by Ex-Professional and UEFA ‘A’ licence their career prospects in the sports training on a state-of-the-art 3G coach Domenico Genovese and leisure industry. pitch as well having the use of HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? modern study facilities at the same Soccerstar Academy are The while programme is fully-funded and a BTEC site working towards holding trials for their 2017/18 students may be able to access Bursary intake during March and April at Diploma in Sport qualification. funds for transport.

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Our warriors will receive all the necessary, safety equipment, gun and a minimum of 6 games played over 4 different arena’s.

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As part of its mission to inspire young lives, YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has launched a new campaign designed to create a virtuous circle that encourages young people to keep themselves fit and healthy, and at the same time help others through tough times.

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o create this win-win formula, YMCA has invested in a significant revamp of its gyms and fitness classes in Peterborough and Cambridge, while maintaining some of the lowest and most flexible prices for membership.

The key to the campaign is that any surplus from gym memberships is passed immediately back into the charity to support programmes such as community counselling, supported accommodation, schools programmes, holiday clubs and access to employment.

Julie Martin, Fitness and Training Manager commented: “YMCA exists to inspire young lives, and this campaign just does that. We want to inspire people to take care of themselves and at the same time take care of others.

“We know people of all ages are put off gym membership by high prices and fixed contracts and we know too that many young people really want to look after themselves and to make a difference to their community.

Along with our new facilities, we’re offering low prices, flexible membership and a commitment to invest the money we raise

through gym membership on work that supports young people through tough times.”

Brenda already uses the gym and says: “It saved my life. I’ve lost five stone in weight, and the gym is so friendly and helpful I didn’t feel intimidated at all.”

Another user, Helen, added: “I don’t see it as exercise – it’s fun and the atmosphere is great, I love it!”

With monthly fees from just £11.99 per month, YMCA’s competitive offer also includes access to exercise classes and four free personal training sessions with every monthly membership purchase.

The charity runs gyms at both Queen Anne House in Cambridge and The Cresset in Peterborough.

The new facilities boast over 70 gym and studio stations and are all open for use from today.

YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is part of the wider national YMCA federation that, in total, runs 54 gyms, 29 leisure centres, 26 multi use game areas, as well as 48 community halls for leisure use. YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough was created in 1852 in 2015/16 we had 16,383 visit to our gym.

To find out more about what YMCA Community Gyms, visit: www.ymcafitness.org.uk

Saturday Sports Clubs 3–7 yrs 10-11am at Stanground Academy Monday Pre School Sports club 2-4yrs 1-2pm at Woodston Belsize Community Centre Holiday clubs, other classes and venues available Please see our website for details.

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Lisa Hynes and Nathanael Robinson with Buddy and year 5 and 6 pupils at Farcet Church of England Primary School

Little Acorns

Day Nursery and Montessori School We have been celebrating Chinese New Year at Little Acorns; the children have enjoyed getting messy, playing with noodles using chopsticks and dressing up in Chinese outfits.

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he pre-school children have been learning about the different animals on the Chinese calendar. We have also tried some Chinese food for our snacks.

'Thank you' to the parents who joined us for lunch, the children really enjoyed having their parents with them and showing them how well behaved and helpful they are at nursery.

This month, we will be spending time in the garden where we have a new growing area. The children will be able to watch the different fruits and vegetables grow and will eventually be able to pick them for their snacks and meal times.

We are now taking bookings for children to start at Little Acorns Day Nursery and Montessori school in August 2017.

For more information please contact us on 01733244000 or email us on littleacorns.daynursery@yahoo.co.uk

NSPCC appeals for more volunteers to help local children stay safe from abuse A scheme that empowers children as young as four to stay safe from abuse is looking for more volunteers.

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he NSPCC’s Speak Out Stay Safe programme has reached nearly 6,000 children in schools in the Peterborough area over the last three years.

The initiative is fully ageappropriate and sees assemblies take place with reception and year one pupils as well as more in-depth interactive talks and workshops with older students.

Primary school children are taught about different forms of child abuse such as neglect, bullying and physical and sexual abuse and encouraged to speak out about any worries they have with the help of mascot Buddy.

In some cases, the assemblies have even resulted in children reporting abuse, leading to offenders being prosecuted and convicted of their crimes.

The NSPCC’s Lisa Hynes recently visited Farcet Church of England Primary School where pupils will also take part in a sporting activity to raise money for the charity.

Lisa said: “It is vital that young people know the trusted adults

they can talk to and through this programme we can help protect a generation of children.

“Our team does a fantastic job in creating a fun atmosphere to educate young people, but in order to reach our goal of visiting every school in the Peterborough area we simply need more volunteers.”

Farcet head teacher Nathanael Robinson said: “The team gave vital advice to the children in an engaging and lively way.

“The pupils understood the key messages and can't stop talking about Buddy. They already knew what to do in order to keep themselves safe, but they now have an even clearer understanding.

They are motivated to take part in the upcoming fundraising activities.”

Volunteers will be given extensive training about the NSPCC’s work and the different forms of abuse children suffer and will be required to visit two schools a month.

For more information contact Michelle Newton on 01163 665640 or email michelle.newton@NSPCC.org.uk. Teachers can also request a Speak Out Stay Safe visit to their school via www.nspcc.org.uk

Stanground Scouts Stanground Scouts have opened a new troop on a Tuesdays 6.30 to 8pm and they looking for young people boys and girls age 10.5 to 13 years to come and join.

They are a very young troop and would love some young people to come along and join them in activities such as cooking, craft work, hikes, camping, with opportunity’s to go canoeing and take part in Gang show.

Meetings are held at the Scout HQ that is just off Thistle Drive.

If you are interested please ring Carolyn 01733 561479.

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Bag a baby bargain at NCT Nearly New Sale

Savvy parents and parents-to-be in Peterborough can find top quality babies' and toddlers’ clothes, toys and equipment at an upcoming NCT Nearly New Sale.

NCT Peterborough Branch Nearly New Sale is on Saturday 4 March at The Fleet in Fletton.

NCT Nearly New Sales offer excellent quality used baby and children’s items. Baby products on the high street can be pricey but shoppers at the NCT sale can save up to 75% on the price of most goods.

Families with baby and toddler items they no longer need can ensure they go to a good home through the sale. They’ll make some cash too as sellers keep up to 70% of the proceeds.

Leanne Fowler, Branch Coordinator NCT Peterborough Branch, says:

“Our volunteers ensure that the quality of the goods at our sales is excellent and shoppers can bag some real baby bargains.

Whether you’re buying, selling or both you can be sure you’re helping to support other parents in Peterborough by funding NCT’s vital work.”

Nearly New Sales are open to everyone, not just NCT members, and there are over 600 held annually in the UK. The income generated from these sales helps the charity support parents, fund helplines, provide breastfeeding counsellors, train antenatal teachers and offer man more services.

Parents can get more details of our next Nearly New Sale online at www.nct.org.uk/branches/peterborough or from our Facebook page www.facebook.com/NCTPeterborough Further information about NCT is available at www.nct.org.uk/nns

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Some books never fail to entertain generation after generation and the Amelia Jane books by Enid Blyton are no exception. At some point in childhood we all wonder what would happen if our toys were alive. Well in this nursery they are. Amelia Jane is a big ragdoll and she is not just big, she is bad.

And the other toys are generally scared of her. Hardly surprising when she does things like throwing pints of milk over other toys on a regular basis!

These short chapters almost work as individual short stories

which makes it a nice transition for readers to proper ‘chapter books’. Each chapter sees Amelia Jane getting into trouble and being naughty but ultimately learning a lesson: one that she seems destined to forget despite her protestations that she ‘will be good from now’. Lessons that demonstrate to the reader why it is important to be kind and considerate towards others.

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Local job search website A brand new job search website has just been launched that is totally dedicated to the Peterborough area. Called JobdeX, its aim is to provide a new forum for all types of skilled and non-skilled job vacancies for jobseekers searching for employment in and around the Peterborough area.

JobdeX has been set up to help the people of Peterborough search for local positions from just one place without the need to scratch around searching website after website which can be tedious and time consuming.

JobdeX want to encourage recruitment agencies and employers in the local area to post their job vacancies on the website and to help get the ball rolling the first 30 day job listing can be posted free of charge. The website is totally free for all jobseekers who can simply register online, add their details, upload their CV and view unlimited postings.

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JobdeX is Peterborough based but operates on a national level so they invite UK-wide recruitment agencies to post jobs that are in or around the Peterborough & Cambridgeshire area.

YOUR LOCAL PETERBOROUGH JOB SEARCH Jobdex are a Peterborough based recruitment site that specialises in delivering all recruitment solutions to business clients and jobseekers alike. Jobdex are an exciting new online recruitment business based in Peterborough, created with the aim to help local job seekers find their perfect career. Not only do we look out for the job seekers of Peterborough, but we’re also there for the city’s employers.Up load your CV today or join our website.

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March

The days are starting to lengthen out now with signs of spring in the air. March brings about one of my favourite days – St Patrick's Day – which is always loads of fun to celebrate. This year the date is Friday 17 March.

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t Patrick is credited for driving all of the snakes out of Ireland.

What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods, lots of green and much drinking of Guinness. I have found out a few interesting facts for you about this special day:

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• According to Irish legend, Patrick wasn’t actually his name. He was born Maewyn Succat, but changed his name to Patricius after becoming a priest.

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• St Patrick isn't Irish and is thought to be Welsh.

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• Originally the colour favoured for symbolising St Patrick was blue, with the green being associated with St Patrick's Day after being linked with the Irish independence movement in the late 18th century • For most of the 20th century, Saint Patrick’s Day was considered a strictly religious holiday and the Irish pubs were closed for business. In 1970 the day was converted to a National Holiday, and the stout flowed.

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• In 2010 the Sydney Opera House coloured itself green to mark the 200th anniversary of St Patrick's Day in Sydney

• Every year in Chicago, plumbers dye the river Kelly green – the dye in the river lasts for 5 hours.

The Heron Meri is incredibly proud to let you know that they have recently won the CAMRA LocAle Pub of The Year, which is fantastic news! They sell a wide range of real ales, beers, ciders in addition to a selection of lagers & drinks to suit all tastes.

Meri has just celebrated her birthday in style with friends, family and customers at a pub party & disco, with a big one coming up next year!

The quiz continues each Tuesday at 8pm if you fancy trying out your knowledge.

The Woolpack Linda and her team continue to serve their popular Sunday roasts from 12noon-3pm.

The Swiss Cottage The Swiss Cottage will be holding a Bowie Charity Night in aid of the wonderful Sue Ryder Charity which helps so many terminally ill people.

They also have a wide range of live music on this month so please check out the guide.

If you have any pub news, please send to: roz@stangroundgazette.co.uk. Find us on Facebook and join in!

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Eggs Benedict Treat mum to a well-deserved break and a lot of pampering this Mother's Day. Start her day with breakfast in bed with this quick and simple and classic Eggs Benedict recipe.

If you’re not a fan of ham you can swap this by using spinach, salmon or bacon.

5. Transfer it to a heatproof jug and keep warm in a pot of warm water while you poach the eggs.

How to make the hollandaise sauce

Time to poach the eggs

1. Place three egg yolks in a heatproof bowl with one tablespoon cold water; whisk for one to two minutes, until the mixture becomes light and frothy.

2. Place the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water but don't let the bowl touch the water because if the egg mixture gets too hot, they may scramble as they heat.

3. Continue to whisk for another one or two minutes until warmed and slightly thickened.

4. Slowly add softened butter cubes, one at a time, whisking continually until mixture thickens.

5. Season well with salt and lemon juice.

1. Bring a wide, deep pan of water and 1 tablespoon vinegar to the boil - the vinegar will help the eggs to set quicker.

2. Lower the heat and use a spoon to stir the simmering water to create a swirl.

3. Crack each egg into a separate ramekins or small bowls. Gently slide the eggs into the water, one at a time.

4. Cook until the egg white has set but the yolk is soft and runny, about two minutes.

5. Use a slotted spoon to carefully scoop out the poached eggs.

Drain on kitchen paper to remove any excess water.

To serve: Butter the toast, arrange ham on top of each slice, then top with a poached egg. Spoon the hollandaise sauce over the top of the poached egg and garnish with some chopped chives.

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Bring your home&garden

lawn to life To achieve a lush, healthy and weed free lawn, now is the time to take action! Sisters’ Sarah and Jo Parish who run our local award winning GreenThumb lawn treatment service say that a little work now on the lawn will reap real rewards in the year to come.

Five tips for a great lawn: Go carefully on your first cut Raise the height of your first cut to just ‘top’ the grass – too low will stress the grass just when it needs encouraging.

Lawns don’t like shade Border plants, shrubs and trees all have a habit of encroaching on the lawn and denying it light … time to get the secateurs out!

Check your blade is sharp blunt blades shred the grass and don’t give a clean cut. This may cause a brown, bruised appearance and can lead to the onset of disease.

Get expert help from GreenThumb If you’re looking at a weedy and tired looking lawn, after a couple of visits from GreenThumb most, if not all, of your weeds will be gone Not too short … or too long and your grass will be healthy and Never cut less than 25mm (1”).

Mowing little and often is by far the green. GreenThumb’s hassle free seasonal ‘weed & feed’ treatments. best. are four times a year. Prices start at £15 a treatment for a lawn up to 40 square metres, cheaper than DIY.

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Sarah and Jo and their team of lawn technicians look after around 2000 lawns in our area. To find out more contact Sarah or Jo on 01733 755028 or email peterborough@greenthumb.co.uk www.greenthumb.co.uk

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Mother'sDay Day Gifts 26 March

Mother's Day is very special time to let your mother how much you appreciate everything she has done for you all year, so why not show her how much you care with a thoughtful gift? Whether it's a traditional gift like delicious chocolates or sumptuous perfumes and fragrances, you're sure to find something she'll love here.

Mother’s Day You may not realise, but Mother’s Day happens on the fourth Sunday of Lent and originally had religious traditions attached to it. In the sixteenth century, it was a celebration of the ‘mother church’ and people would return to the church in which they were baptised or where they attended as a child. Thus families would be reunited. This was known as going ‘a mothering ‘or Mothering Sunday. It was commonplace for the Lent fast which prohibited sweet, rich foods and meat to be lifted a little and for a Simnel cake to be shared.

Years later, youngsters working as servants were given an annual day off to visit their mothers and would take gifts.

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NEW TO STANGROUND BEAUTY THERAPIST

Karolina Beauty Therapist is working from House of Hair and Beauty on South Street in Stanground. Karolina has been working as a beauty therapist for over 7 years and graduated from the School of Cosmetics in Poland.

Karolina’s work is her passion. As well as beauty therapy she has worked extensively with dermatology and provides some very good skin treatments to help your skin to look good and stay youthful. All of these treatments are given in her bright and airy room at the House of Hair.

Prices start from £25 and some of the treatments available are: • Facial cleansing by different methods (manual, microdermabrasion, oxybrasion, peeling cavitation, acids) • Skin rejuvenation • Skin discoloration (due to the sun, the acne, senile, etc.)

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Tough new laws now in force for mobile use behind the wheel

by Eileen Le Voi

As tempting as it may be to send that quick text or make that short call on your mobile – it is now worth remembering more than ever, that as well as being dangerous - using your phone whilst driving could cost you dearly.

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ough new laws brought in from 1st March by police forces around the country will see those caught using their phone at the wheel facing a £200 fine and six points on their licence. If they are caught a second time, they would face a minimum six-month driving ban and would also be summoned to appear in court where they could be fined up to £1,000.

We have all seen the disturbing news footage and images in the newspapers in recent weeks and months of what can happen when using a mobile phone whilst driving.

These new changes will have a significant impact on young drivers in particular as they risk having their driving licence revoked following a first offence, and will require them to retake their test.

Motorists will no longer be offered the opportunity to go on a driver awareness course. It is illegal to use a mobile phone, held in the hand, whilst driving or while stopped with the engine on.

But while it has been illegal since December 2003, research shows there has been a worrying shift in attitudes to mobile phone use behind the wheel.

The RAC recently surveyed 1,714 motorists and 31% said they used a handheld phone behind the wheel compared with just 8% in 2014.

The number of drivers who said they sent a message or posted on social media rose from 7% to 19%, while 14% said they had taken a photograph or video while driving.

While to some it may seem acceptable to punch in those digits whilst driving, however, it has been proven that just for a couple of seconds of distraction, the consequences can be devastating.

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Healthy Homes project helps local residents save £30,000 per annum The project Healthy Homes, run by the independent charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT), has made a significant impact in the local community during the time it has been running.

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This community-based project, funded by the British Gas Energy Trust and managed by Charis Grants, aimed to help local residents save money and improve the energy efficiency of their homes in order to have a positive impact on the environment. The

area of focus for Healthy Homes was in Peterborough and Fenland, enabling households in these areas to enjoy affordable warmth.

Those eligible received a free home visit, where residents received impartial advice and tips on energy tariffs, plus information on the national £140 Warm Home Discount.

In addition, referrals were made for fully-funded home improvements, including boiler replacements, insulation and

property maintenance, with these changes saving an average of £2,533 between 50 households.

These improvements have saved a total of 17,418kg of carbon per year, which has in turn reduced the carbon footprint of individual homes.

Local resident and project participant Miss Smith explains: “I knew my gas and electricity were getting in a muddle and I was paying too much. With help from Healthy Homes, I switched tariff

For more information about the project, please visit www.pect.org.uk/HealthyHomes.

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and saved £155 per year, as well as being able to claim back more than £800 in credit from my previous supplier!”

In total, households have saved £30,495 per annum through changing energy tariffs and £29,498 per annum through implementing simple behavioural changes such as turning electronics off when not in use, rather than putting them on standby.

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StangroundClubs&Classes Monday MUSIC FOR LITTLE PEOPLE 9.45-10.45am for 2yrs+.

10.45am-1.30pm for 0-2 yrs.

St. Andrews Church, Netherton. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk LITTLE ANGELS PARENT & TODDLERS 10-11.30am (Term time only) T: 07715 083938 CUBS 6:30-8pm (8-10½yrs) Scout Hut, Thistle Drive.

T: 01733 561479 LINE DANCE CLASSES Beginners: 6.30-7.30pm. Intermediates: 7.309.30pm (not BH). Stanground Community Centre.

Ann Young T: 07950 253730 E: annyoung23@hotmail.com SLIMMING WORLD St Michael’s School, Cardea. 7.30pm.

T: 07581 407037 PILATES 6 - 7.15pm with Helen Trill. Ashwood Chiropractic, Stanground. Booking essential. T: 07771 928231 to visit http://bubblingspringclinic.co.uk CUB SCOUTS 6.30 - 8pm boys/girls, 8 – 10.5 years.

5C CAMERA AND CAMERAPHONE CLUB 8.00 - 9.30pm at South Grove Community Centre, Grove Street, Woodston, PE2 9AG. Your first visit is free. Kelvin T: 07434 315795

Tuesday MUSIC FOR LITTLE PEOPLE British Legion, Yaxley. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk THE TREBLE-TWENTY CLUB Church Hall, Mace Road. 2pm. Scrabble, dominoes, triominoes, etc. Refreshments available. All welcome.

FAMILY HISTORY SESSION 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. Stanground Library T: 01733 864302 WALKING FOR HEALTH 11am at Sue Ryder Café, Whittlsey Road.

David T: 01733 340039 FOOD BANK 12:30 - 2pm Stanground Baptist Church, Chapel St. PILATES 7.45 – 845pm. Call Kirsty 07801 974702

Wednesday MUSIC FOR LITTLE PEOPLE British Legion, Yaxley. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

BINGO Rowing Community Centre, 2pm. All welcome.

BEAVER SCOUTS 5.15 to 6.45pm. boys/girls, 6 – 8 years.

LINE DANCING Beginners 6.15-8pm. Intermediate 8-10pm. £4pw at Stanground Community Centre.

Ron T: 07554 008221 EXPLORER SCOUTS 7.30 to 9pm. boys/girls, 6 – 8 years.

YOGA 7 – 8pm, for more information call Kirsty 07801 974702

Thursday TRADITIONAL JUDO 5pm – 6.30pm age 5 upwards. Mixed abilities’ Southfields community Centre, term time only.

Call Mr Willerton on 07947908157 for more information

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Friday

YOUTH CLUB 7-9pm at St Michaels School, Cardea.

MUSIC FOR LITTLE PEOPLE 9.45-10.45am for 2yrs+ 10.45-11.30am for 0-2 yrs. St. Andrews Church, Netherton. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk CUBS 6-7.30pm (8-10½yrs) Scout Hut, Thistle Drive. T: 01733 561479 ACTION ON HEARING LOSS BEFRIENDING CLUB Free help, information & refreshments. Make new friends.

11am-12.30pm. 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at The Mobility Aids Centre, 88 South St., Stanground PE2 8EZ. TOTSTOP BABY AND TODDLER GROUP (Term time only) 9.45-11.30am at Stanground Baptist Church, Chapel Street. £1 per family; drink and snack included. Jane T: 01733 310411

SLIMMING WORLD Meet at the Stanground Community Centre, Whittlesey MUSIC FOR LITTLE PEOPLE Road. 9.30am. T: 07729 689552 9:45-10:45 for 2yrs+. 10:45-11:30 for 0-2 yrs.

NEWBORNS TO CRAWLING Manor Farm Community Centre, Eye. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk 10.15am - 11.30am St Michael’s School, Cardea. Group runs all year round except bank holidays.

PARENTS, CARERS AND COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING Fortnightly at Stanground Baptist CUB SCOUTS Church, 10am-12pm. Homemade cakes & biscuits 6 – 7.30pm. boys/girls, 8 – 10½ years with Fairtrade tea & coffee.

All ages welcome. Takings donated to charity. rachhowes@icloud.com COFFEE MORNING COMPUTER CLASSES 1st Saturday of each month. Church Hall, Mace Road, 10.30am-12pm. For complete beginners.

Friendly & informal. All welcome.

Stanground Library. T: 01733 864302 SATURDAY SPORTS CLUB SCOUTS 3 -7 years Stanground Academy 10–11am. Please contact 7.30-9pm (10½-14yrs) Scout Hut, Thistle Drive.

Scott for more information. T: 07790 016886 T: 01733 561479

Saturday

STANGROUND LIBRARY READING GROUP Now on second Thursday of every month. 10am.

Stanground Library, Southfields Drive.

T: 01733 864302 SLIMMING WORLD Stanground Community Centre, Whittlesey Road.

5.30pm and 7.30pm. T: 07729 689552 SCOUTS 7.15 to 8.45pm. boys/girls, 10½ to 14 years.

Sunday

ST JOHN’S, CHURCH OF ENGLAND PE2 8HF 9.30am Holy Communion Service ST MICHAEL’S, MACE ROAD, CHURCH OF ENGLAND, PE2 8RQ 11.15am Family friendly worship with children’s activities.

CARDEA COMMUNITY CHURCH Meet every Sunday at 10.30am. Cardea Pavilion.

Everyone welcome.

TAI CHI AND QIGONG 7.30pm. Ashwood Chiropractic, Stanground. Booking STANGROUND BAPTIST CHURCH 10.15am service and Junior Church at Stanground Baptist essential, please call Helen T: 07771 928231 www.bubblingspringclinic.co.uk Church (11am Café-Church family service on the 1st Sunday of the month) PILATES MUMMY AND ME

t n e v e r u o y e t o prom

10.30 to 11.30 (suitable for all levels), for more information call Kirsty 07801 974702

Email : info@stangroundgazette.co.uk

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Fitness fun COMBINING CHALLENGING FITNESS CLASSES WITH A MODERN MARTIAL ARTS VIBE Fresh and interesting fitness classes in a social environment, that will push you to your limits whilst still retaining that all-important FEEL-GOOD FACTOR! JAMIE JOHANNES 01733 462330 or 07534108840 jamie@inspiredfitness.biz http://ma-xercise.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/inspiredmaxercise

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Beginners class 6.15 – 8pm First two 2 FREE classes free! Intermediate class 8 – 10pm ON SSI SE ER ST TA TASTER 5th & 12th Nov Sociable group with regular events SESSIONS 6.15 – 7.00pm

£4 per week Every Wednesday Stanground Community Centre (nr Aldi)

For further info call Ron: 07554 008221

Do you want to join an award winn winning company?

Cross Keys Care has recently won two prestigious Great British Care Awards. Its Kingfisher Court extra care scheme has won the Housing with Care category, while local superstar Care Worker, George Carpenter is celebrating having been awarded the Care Newcomer award.

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eorge came to work in care after having a number of other jobs previously. In fact, he was working as a gardener during the building of Kingfisher Court when he saw that they were advertising for Care Workers.

George had previously helped care for a number of family members and, as he says: “I thought why not give it a go. It would be a great way of using the skills I gained caring for my family and help others.”

Since joining our Community Care team George has proved himself to be a natural carer and a huge asset to the team and business. He always does that little more to make his clients lives better, and to help them to stay living in their own home.

“I really do love my job – it doesn’t feel like work at all! Every day I leave work with a feeling of total job satisfaction, knowing I have helped to make someone’s life a bit better. Plus Cross Keys Care is such a great company to work for. So supportive and encouraging.” says George. “To have received this award is just the icing on the cake.”

So, could you be next year’s Care Newcomer or Care Worker of the Year? Cross Keys Care is recruiting for committed and enthusiastic people who want to make a difference to people’s lives. With a competitive hourly rate, free uniforms, free training and a great mileage rate, what’s stopping you?

Join us today and become a winning Care Worker! Call today on 01733 385107 or visit www.crosskeyshomes.co.uk/workingcare www.stangroundgazette.co.uk February www.stangroundgazette.co.uk March2017 2017 stanground gazette 29

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