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WELCOME Hello and welcome to the October issue of the Stanground Gazette.

We have an actioned packed issue with news of the yearly YMCA 'Sleep Easy' which takes place this month.

Our local Baptist church is reopening after its summer renovation.

Why not treat to the children to a ride on the Wizard Express and take a look at our Happy Halloween Guide on pages 22 and 23 .. plus there's half term activies at Ferry Meadows from walks in the woods to building camp fires and toasting marshmallow.

With Christmas fast approaching if you are involved in a local event then please get in touch so we can share this with the community for you.

Please keep your local news and pictures coming our way.

Until next month, Lynsey and team With thanks, as always, to our contributors and advertisers. Please don’t forget to mention Stanground Gazette when using any of the services advertised in our pages.

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22  Stanground Community 5  Financial Advice 10  Young Gazette 14  Home & Garden 16  Paws for Thought 18  Food & Drink 20  Happy Halloween22  Consumer Courier27  Stanground Calendar 29  Handy Numbers 30 17

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White Christmas the Musical Following the huge success of The Wedding Singer in 2016, Westwood Musical Society are set to return to the Key Theatre stage from the 24 – 28 October as they present White Christmas the Musical.

Under the direction of Monique Benoiton-Smith, the cast are hard at work in rehearsals; preparing to perform this heartwarming musical to an audience of all ages. The show is a tale of love and friendship, following the journey of successful song-and-dance act: Bob Wallace and Phil Davis. With memorable songs, stunning dances and some comic moments thrown in for good measure, this adaption of an iconic motion picture is not to be missed.

Westwood Musical Society have a history of good quality, high energy performances and White Christmas promises to be no different. Audiences will be wowed as snow falls during the dazzling finale, finding themselves singing along with the iconic title song and developing a real sense of Christmas cheer.

With tickets on sale now, what better way to kick start the festive season than with a trip to the theatre? Contact the Key Theatre box office today by calling 01733 207239 or visit vivacity-peterborough.com

Dementia Cafés for people with dementia, their families and carers in Peterborough

Join us at our monthly Dementia Café on the 1st Thursday each month 10.30am – 12pm at The Royal British Legion, 210 Broadway, Yaxley PE7 3NR.

Dementia Cafés offer people with dementia and their carers the opportunity to talk openly about living with dementia in a relaxed and informal setting.

We invite a variety of guest speakers including health professionals and representatives from the local community. We will be working in partnership with Care Network and Huntingdon adult social care (Cambridgeshire County Council).

For further details contact Suzy at Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln Road, Millfield, Peterborough PE1 2PE T: 01733 89385 E: peterborough@alzheimers.org.uk

Why you can be confident in a new service from Shine Further to feedback from its members, a national charity has launched a new service to help people with complex health conditions find the financial support they need.

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he new Disability Benefits Advisory Service, launched by the charity Shine, will offer guidance, information and support to help more members access key disability benefits. Open to all members living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, the service will act as a ‘one stop shop’, giving specialist advice and one-to-one support.

The service will also lead on relevant consultations on behalf of members, including representing Shine at the Disability Benefits Consortium. It will review and develop Shine information and events, tailored around the issues identified by members, and explore new ways to develop the benefits advisory support on offer.

Shine, a disability confident employer, has been supporting people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus for more than 50 years, so understands how the conditions can affect every aspect of life. Focusing particularly on more complex benefit issues, the service will range from supporting new parents looking after children

with multiple needs, at home and at school, to young adults finding college, work or setting up a home, to people coping with later in life issues.

Completing benefit applications can be a lengthy process. Mum Natalia, whose one-year old daughter Maryam has spina bifida and hydrocephalus, feels she would have been lost without Shine’s support. Little Maryam needs full time care, risks infections and often has trips to hospital.

Despite knowing her way around the system, having worked with a local authority, Natalia initially felt overwhelmed. She explains: “DLA is a huge form, you need to know how to complete it. We didn’t get it the first time, we had to appeal.

Shine helped us navigate the system, guided us on what to write, things to include, and we were successful the second time.”

Natalia continues: “Maryam needs a lot of care, catheterisation, medication - but I know we can access Shine for support. That gives confidence.”

Maryam with mum Natalia.

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By the time you read this we should be settling back into our freshly re-plastered and painted church after a lot of hard work during the summer holiday period by a local company.

New look Baptist church reopens its doors!

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he members of the church have also rolled up their sleeves to clean, move furniture and equipment and get everything in place to restart our groups. While the work was taking place we had to vacate the premises and we met on a Sunday at Kingfisher Court.

This time of change and upheaval has been turned into a time of blessing and joy by God

and we thank Him for keeping all the workmen and our elderly building safe. We appreciate all the care the builders and decorators have shown and also want to thank the managers and residents of Kingfisher court for giving us a temporary home for our Sunday services and making us so welcome. We are excited about the future and how we can continue to serve our local community. If you would like to see

the transformation for yourself please join us on a Sunday at 10:15 (11:00 on the first Sunday of each month for cafe church). Alternatively we have a fortnightly coffee morning on Thursdays throughout the year from 10-12, which takes donations for local charities.

Do check our website and notice boards for up to date information about these and other groups we host.

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One resident who spent time at the Cresset accommodation is Rav, who came to YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough after spending several months sleeping in a Ford KA with his partner after they became homeless. Unable to apply for jobs due to having no fixed address Rav was struggling and had become depressed.

Since being given a room at the Cresset accommodation Rav has been supported in gaining his CSCS card. Having somewhere safe to live has helped Rav’s confidence and he has also benefitted from the YMCA’s association with Coca-Cola’s Peterborough office which has chosen to support the YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has charity this year. announced that proceeds from this year’s Sleep Rav commented: “Since moving to YMCA we have Easy will be used to assist young people living in its both been provided with the individual support we Cresset accommodation. needed in a stable and safe environment. I cannot thank YMCA enough for all the support they have The Sleep Easy event takes place on Friday given me.”

As part of the support he received, Rav was 29 September, challenging local residents to swap their comfy beds for cardboard and invited to the Coca-Cola Customer Hub offices in Peterborough for guidance to improve his CV and spend a night outdoors in the city centre. interview techniques. During his visit Rav spoke Last year 31 people spent the night sleeping rough to employees, inspiring them with his story and and raised £6,500. experience of support from YMCA. This year’s funds will be used to purchase starter Colette Seymour and Daljit Kaur Senior Sales & Customer Support representatives, at Coca-Cola and welcome packs for residents at the Cresset accommodation, who often arrive with nothing European Partners said: more than a few clothes.

“Rav visited us at our Peterborough office Glenn Simmons, Head of Housing at YMCA recently and shared his experiences and the story of explained: “The packs include the basics we all need how he came to live at YMCA. His speech was very when moving into a new home such as a duvet, motivational and his visit inspired our people to raise pillows, kettle and toaster. These packs are vital to more money for YMCA. our residents and essentially help them to rebuild “We are happy to be supporting Rav through their lives.” coaching sessions, working with him on his CV and

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Sleep rough for one night and raise vital funds for young people like Rav (pictured right)

raising his awareness on communication styles, including how to be impactful and positive projection.”

Glenn Simmons continued: “We are very proud of how hard Rav has worked since he came to live with us, he is determined to get back on his own two feet and we are delighted to have given him the stability he needed to start applying for jobs.

“Sleep Easy gives participants just a tiny indication of the difficulties homeless people face on a daily basis, and I hope that the event will attract even greater numbers than last year and raise both funds and awareness to help us continue to support young people like Rav.” The Sleep Easy event takes place on 29 September in the grounds of Peterborough Cathedral. The entry fee for taking part is just £10 per person.

YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is one of 133 local YMCAs in England and Wales that, together, support more than 200,000 young people every year.

If you are interested in taking part please register online at http://bit.ly/2wxLGGo or contact fundraising@theymca.org.uk T: 01733 373 188

Nene Valley Railway Wizard Express Travel for almost an hour and a half on the cosy, heated steam hauled, Wizard's Express, from Wansford to Peterborough via Wellwarts and return. It is worth looking out of the windows as we pass the stations, if you dare!

All children over one year receive a Halloween Goody Bag, including a glow-stick for those spooky goings-on aboard the train with Halloween and Wizards characters ... and very strange staff!

Send some very special Wizard's Post from the Wellwarts Postal Service and play The Wizard's Express quiz. Perhaps you will be able to spot the Friendly Ghost in the tunnel which has supposedly been haunted since it was built in1845.

Fancy dress highly is recommended, so wear your best Halloween or Wizards' costumes.

There is a buffet car on board where you can purchase hot and cold drinks, light refreshments and Halloween fayre.

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The changes means that UK VAT will be charged on roaming services used

by UK consumers outside the E.U. The intention is to resolve the inconsistency between the taxation of mobile phone use in the E.U. and that applied to outside the E.U. The change will bring UK VAT rules into line with the internationally agreed approach and it will also ensure mobile phone companies cannot use the inconsistency to avoid U.K. VAT. Whilst talking about roaming, mobile roaming charges across the E.U. finally ended on 15 June 2017 amid warnings to consumers to check their tariffs and remain aware of unexpected costs.

The charges that were abolished, means U.K. mobile phone users can use their regular allowance of calls, texts and data for no extra cost from anywhere in the E.U. The Roam Like Home legislation aims to prevent consumers receiving huge bills after downloading films or other data while travelling in Europe, but BBC watchdog has warned that differences between providers when it comes to the details of tariffs could lead to unexpected costs for customers.

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Cardea Community Sports Association is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.

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esco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 – raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores - being awarded to local community projects.

Three groups in every Tesco region have been shortlisted to receive the cash award and shoppers are being invited to head along to Tesco stores to vote for who they think should take away the top grant.

Cardea Community Sports Association is one of the groups on the shortlist.

Their proposed project is the development of a picnic area at the Cardea Community Sports Pavillion.

Ciaran McAuley, Chairman of the CCSA said “We really hope the community will go out to their local Tesco and vote for this project as the picnic area will benefit everyone in the community providing a pleasant outdoor space for families to enjoy and bring people together.”

Voting is open in all local Tesco stores throughout September and October. Customers will cast their vote using a token given to them at the check-out in store each time they shop.

Tesco’s Bags of Help project has already delivered over £33 million to more than 6,400 projects up and down the UK. Tesco customers get the chance to vote for three different groups every time they shop. Every other month, when votes are collected, three groups in each of Tesco’s regions will be awarded funding.

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We are absolutely delighted to open the voting for September and October. There are some fantastic projects on the shortlists and we can’t wait to see these come to life in hundreds of communities.

Head of Community at Tesco, Alec Brown,

We’ve been thrilled to see the diversity of projects that have applied for funding, ranging from outdoor classrooms, sports facilities, community gardens, play areas and everything in between.

We’re looking forward to learning the results of the customer vote and then supporting each group to bring their project to life.

Groundwork’s National Chief Executive, Graham Duxbury

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A-level success for Stanground Academy Students at the Stanground Academy are celebrating after receiving their results for their A-level or equivalent courses of study, with many exceeding expectation.

Despite changes to the exams and syllabus, the overall pass rate was nearly 100 per cent and the average grade per student has increased from C- to C+ which is in line with the 2016 national average.

What’s even more impressive is that the percentage of students achieving the highest grades in both traditional A-levels and vocational qualifications has improved.

Whilst all the students have done remarkably well, there are some that have particular cause to celebrate: Chloe Orvis who achieved two A* and two A grades l Adam Bream who achieved two A grades and a Distinction* l Diana Brown who achieved two Distinctions and a Distinction* l Eric Chapman who achieved two A grades and three B grades l

Tomas Daniliauskas, who joined the Academy in 2012 with very little English, who achieved a triple Distinction* l Monika Zdunek who achieved an A*, two A grades and a B grade. l

James Scarrott, Principal, said: “I am delighted that, yet again, our sixth form students have shown what dedication, hard work and good teaching can deliver.

These results are a credit to them and the dedicated staff at the Academy whose support was described as “amazing” in our recent Ofsted inspection. This is borne out by yet another increase in our sixth form students’ achievements. My sincere thanks go to the staff for their unfaltering commitment to delivering the best for our students and I offer my congratulations to our students and wish them luck as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.”

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Last year's U13 PJAL Div 2 champions are looking for new players Our fantastic U13 Red squad that finished last season with a superb divisional title are looking to add two new players to the squad for the coming season.

We have retained the vast majority of the squad from last season and we have added some very talented new players to the squad. So, on balance, the team looks even stronger than last year. But we have two places left to fill and we are looking for talented young players to challenge themselves in the PJAL Div 1.

Can you please share this with friends, family and colleagues. We would love to bring in a couple of new talented players that could really make a mark in Div 1 with Pumas in the coming season.

We are also looking for U15s to play div 1 football.

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Free garden clearance for veterans in Peterborough Ex-service personnel can get their garden under control with an autumn visit from the Green Aiders.

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he Green Aiders is a free, one-off garden clearance service run by community charity Groundwork and it’s coming to Peterborough in September.

It is funded by The Royal British Legion through its External Grants programme and is available to vulnerable or disabled ex-Service personnel or their spouses, partners, widows/widowers, children or dependants aged 65 plus.

Through a one-off visit, dedicated volunteers led by Groundwork staff make gardens more manageable, safer and more pleasant to spend time in. At the same time, clearing overgrown gardens makes it harder for criminals or fraudsters to identify occupants as potential targets.

Gary’s father James recently benefited from a Green Aiders visit. Gary says:

“Dad is happier now – the fact that someone did something for him makes a difference. Green Aiders is the only gardening support that he’s had and they’ve done really well for him. It’s made me feel better, too, as I don’t need to worry – I know it’s under control now.”

Head of Social Policy & Grant Giving at the Legion, Steven Baynes, said: “We’re pleased to have awarded over £43,000 to Groundwork. The grant demonstrates the Legion’s continued commitment to working with other organisations to provide the best support possible to our beneficiaries. It will also enable the Groundwork to use its expertise to make a real difference to those veterans struggling with the upkeep of their gardens.”

If you or someone you know could benefit from a Green Aiders visit, contact Groundwork Cambridgeshire & Peterborough on 01480 587143.

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Peterborough Firework Fiesta

New sponsors for Peterborough’s Firework Fiesta are lined up to make this year’s event the region’s biggest and most spectacular community firework display.

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ritannia Fire and Security has come on board as headline sponsor and will take a leading role in supporting this important fundraising event, together with sponsors Anglia Ruskin University.

Now in its 40th Year, Peterborough Firework Fiesta is in the top 10 fireworks displays in the UK and a leading local charity fundraiser. All proceeds are ploughed back into Peterboroughbased charities and good causes; in the course of its history the event has raised over £500,000 for local charities.

Colin Pogson, Managing Director of Britannia Fire & Security told us “We are delighted and proud to sponsor this spectacular event which is a highlight in Peterborough's calendar. The funds

raised are vital for local charities and good causes and we're looking forward to helping to raise even more this year.”

Each year Peterborough Firework Fiesta’s popularity grows, with around 11,000 visitors enjoying last year’s spectacular display of fireworks by Titanium, the company behind national celebration fireworks such as the Commonwealth Games and New Year displays in London and Edinburgh. Free parking, live music by Heart FM, food outlets, fairground rides make it great family entertainment.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Peterborough and Round Table, Firework Fiesta last year raised over £20,000 which was distributed to 26 charities and good causes in Peterborough.

The event will take place at Peterborough Arena at the East of England Showground on Saturday 4 November.

Advance tickets will go on sale on 6 October, priced £3 for children aged under 15 (under 2 years are free); £7 for adults.

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Pet Dental Care Tips Just like humans, pets teeth need regular care and attention to keep them healthy.

Which pets suffer with dental problems?

Smaller breeds of dogs are more prone to require dental assistance in the form of veterinary cleaning than larger breeds due to their small, close together teeth. This also makes cats equally likely to need a little bit of expert help every now and again.

Brushing Your Pets Teeth

If your pet will let you, daily brushing is the best way to prevent dental disease.

Some pets will quite happily tolerate having their teeth brushed regularly, especially if it has been introduced when they are young, however many are not so compliant.

If your pet will let you brush their teeth, ensure you use pet specific toothpaste as human toothpaste for example contains fluoride which is toxic to dogs. For an in depth guide on how to brush a dogs teeth visit www.pedigree.com/dentalcare/

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If your pet experiences dental problems your Vets will be able to recommend suitable diets with specific teeth cleaning properties to help reduce the need for repeat treatment.

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The Tudors Care Home

Dementia Tea

The Tudors Care Home has a Dementia tea room which is open to the public every Wednesday, 10am till 2pm.

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o you or anyone you know have a diagnosis of Dementia and require support? We are here for you.

The Tudors has a warmly welcoming tea room which is available to anyone wanting to come along for friendly chat, to gain information and to share your personal experiences living with Dementia.

Coffee, tea, cold drinks and homemade cakes made by our residents living at the Tudors are available at no cost.

We have a team that specialise in Dementia care that can offer support, guidance and advice.

Our team can provide you with up to date information on Dementia and other related subjects such as Parkinson’s disease. We have a variety of leaflets which will enable you to contact other groups of people alike and upcoming events and fundraisers.

Sometimes it’s just nice to have a friendly chat and someone you can depend on.

This is a free service we offer, any donations are greatly received. All are welcome.

The Tudors Care Home, North Street, Stanground, Peterborough PE2 8HR | T: 01733 892 844 | www.goldcarehomes.com/the-tudor-care-home

We warmly invite prospective Reception parents to join us to discover for yourself all about our caring school where we value every child as an individual.

Our Headteacher will present our ambitions for your child and share how we will work with you to fulfil their potential.

A tour of the school will ensure that you have the opportunity to see this in practice, ask any questions you may have and meet our happy, well behaved pupils. We offer a range of dates for those tours and welcome your visit.

Reception events for September 2018 intake are as follows: PRESENTATION TO PARENTS Thursday 2 November: 9am and 6pm TOURS 14 November: 10am – 11am 23 November: 2pm – 3pm Please call or e-mail the school office to confirm your attendance.

Oakdale Primary School

Oakdale Avenue, Stanground, Peterborough, PE2 8TD

T: 01733 566 237 E: office@oakdale.peterborough.sch.uk

If your child was born on or between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014, they will need to start school in September 2018 in the reception class.

You can apply now and the deadline is 15th January 2018. All applications for a school place must be made online through the school admissions system.

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September HERE'S A FEW LITTLE-KNOWN HALLOWEEN FACTS:

Summer is truly over, the nights have drawn in and thoughts turn to Halloween. More wintry nights ahead and Christmas frippery has started appearing in the shops. I love all things Halloween. If you love to dress up, why not check out the local Halloween Extravaganza? Prizes are up for grabs!

LOCALGIGGUIDE The Heron 23 September TBC 30 September The Expletives 7 October Porky Pig 20 October The Worx 21 October Tallawah 28 October Halloween Extravaganza with Tiger Club, prize for the best fancy dress outfit!

The Woolpack Sunday afternoon's during October the Irish Session Band will be performing.

The Yard of Ale 22 September Retrolux 23 September Tumbling Dice 29 September 3 Parts Dirt 6 October Up the Function 7 October Subway 77 13 October Dizzy Miss Lizzy's 14 October Last Minute Brigade 20 October High Rollers 21 October Stealer 27 October 3rd Stone from the Sun 28 October Frankly My Dear

• Halloween has also been known as: All Hallows' Eve, Samhain, All Hallowtide, The Feast of the Dead & The Day of the Dead.

• Halloween is one of the oldest celebrations in the world, dating back over 2000 years to the time of the Celts who lived in Britain.

• Trick or treating in the Middle-Ages involved the poor dressing in costumes and going door to door begging for food or money during Hallowmas. Often a Soul Cake was given – said to free a soul when the cake was eaten.

The Heron The Heron has a great selection of live music this month – see the guide (left).

In addition to holding their weekly quiz (Tuesday 8pm), The Heron has starting having regular Women's Institue meetings - with the next one on 4 October at 7pm.

Following on from the success of last year's Halloween Party, Meri will be hosting a special Halloween Extravaganza with live music from Tiger Club. Meri hopes there will be lots spookily dressed party goers and will be giving out a prize for the best fancy dress outfit.

The Woolpack The Woolpack held a very well attended charity day in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance in early September.

The Palmerston Arms Ukeule Band (PUB) started off proceedings playing lots of tunes to sing along too. There were loads of their band members there – so they barely fitted onto the special garden stage!

Charters 22 September Groovapolitan 10:30pm 23 September What the Funk 9:30pm 24 September Jimmy Doherty 3pm 29 September Donut 10:30pm 30 September What the Funk 9:30pm

If you have any pub news, please send to: roz@stangroundgazette.co.uk

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Ramshackle Serenade also performed their swinging rockabilly set during the evening.

Linda had arranged for a number of pub games, including a very popular bottle tombola – where I won a nice bottle of Rjoja! They also had 'Guess the Weight of the Strange Vegetable'!, plus Linda put herself forwards for a good soaking in the stocks which I believe earnt an extra £40!

Linda & her team would like to thank everyone who gave up their time, donated, performed, or came along to support the event. The grand total raised from the afternoon's merriment was £851 which is all going to the very worthy charity.

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• 31 October is the last day of the Celtic calendar and was a pagan holiday honouring the dead. They used to put out treats to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain (their sacred festival).

• People used to say that to hear an owl's call meant someone was about to die.

• If you see a spider on this night, it could be the spirit of a dead loved one who is watching you.

• The traditional carved pumpkins or Jacko’-lanterns were once made out of turnips, beets and potatoes — not pumpkins.

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The Tudors Care Home

The Tudors Care Home is a 43 bedded Residential and Residential Dementia care home set in the village of Stanground only a few miles from Peterborough city centre. The Tudors is divided into two suites. The Henry Suite is primarily residential and the Elizabeth Suite specialises in Dementia care.

The Tudors has a tea room which is open to the public every Wednesday from 10am till 2pm. Offering advice or just a friendly chat, all are welcome at no cost.

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HAPPY HA THREE SPOOKY RECIPES Witch’s Finger Breadsticks

Ghost Meringues

Preparation time – 20 minutes Cooking time – 20 minutes Ingredients:

Preparation time – 20 minutes Cooking time – 1 hour 30 minutes Ingredients:

 1 ball pizza dough  1 large egg  1 tbsp water  sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds (optional)  8 whole raw almonds.  Melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese (for extra flavour)

 4 large egg whites (room temperature)  ½ tsp cream of tartar  225g caster sugar  1 tsp vanilla sugar or ½ tsp pure vanilla extract  ½ tsp of white vinegar  Miniature chocolate chips for eyes Appliances:  Large bowl  Whisk or electric mixer  Piping bag

 Wide piping nozzle  Baking tray  Baking paper

Instructions: Preheat oven to 90 °C Appliances:  Baking tray  Baking paper Instructions:  Preheat the oven to 250 °C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.  Place the pizza dough on a floured work surface. Then with floured hands, divide the dough and shape each piece into a stick about 9 to 10 inches long or use a pizza cutter. Twist each finger so that there is a knot in the middle which will become the knuckle.  Place the breadsticks on the baking tray side by side about three to five centimetres apart.  In a small bowl, beat together the egg and water. Brush each finger lightly with the mixture. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, poppy seeds and or grated Parmesan cheese. Press one almond into the end of each finger.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.  Let cool for about 5 minutes.

 Line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper.  Place the egg whites in a clean bowl or an electric mixer, and using the whisk attachment of an electric mixer beat the egg whites on medium-low speed until foamy.  Add the cream of tartar and continue whisking on high speed this time.  When soft peaks start to appear, begin to add the sugar - little by little. Also add the vanilla sugar or the vanilla extract.  Whisk on high speed until you have a very firm mixture. You will know it is done when you can no longer feel the sugar in the mixture (taste a little - if it’s really grainy, it's not ready yet).  Add the mixture to a piping bag and cut a 1½ cm hole at the end.  Pipe the ghosts using a swirl action onto the lined baking trays; try to keep them as straight as possible or they may tilt in the oven during cooking, and bake meringue ghosts for 1 ½ hours. They should be dry and crisp on the outside.  Once this time is up, leave the oven door slightly ajar allowing the meringues to cool slowly, until the meringues are completely cold before taking them out of the oven (this may take several hours)

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Pizza Mummies Preparation time – 5 minutes Cooking time – 10 minutes Ingredients:  2 English muffins, cut in half  8 tsps pizza sauce  2 cheese sticks  Sliced green olives Appliances:  Baking tray  Baking paper Instructions:  Heat the oven to 170 °C  Place the English muffin halves on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.  Remove muffins from oven and spread 2 tsps of the pizza sauce onto each English muffin half.  Peel the mozzarella sticks into strings and decoratively arrange them on top of each English muffin. Slice the green olives and place them on top of the cheese to create eyes.  Bake mummies for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

ALLOWEEN ARTS, CRAFTS & DECORATION

HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

Glow In The Dark Slime

Magical Park

Preparation time – 10 minutes Ingredients:  1 cup of PVA glue  Glow in the dark face/body paint (preferably green) and/or food colouring.  1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda  ½ cup of shaving foam  Contact lens solution Appliances:  Large bowl  Measuring cup  Teaspoon Instructions:

Ghost Glow-inthe-Dark Balloons Preparation time – 5 minutes You will need:  White balloons  Permanent black marker  Glow in the dark sticks (preferably green or red)  Muslin cloth  String Instructions:

 Saturday 30 September to

Sunday 5 November

Magical Park is a Halloween themed app where a world of imagination will open up before your eyes.

Spot ghosts and ghouls in the Park, earn virtual rewards and engage with the community. www.magicalpark.net

Halloween Candlelit Ghost Tours  Tuesdays 10 & 31October Halloween Candlelit Ghost Tours available. 7:30pm. Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children under 16 at the Peterborough Museum.

 First mix 1 cup of PVA glue, 1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda and ½ cup of shaving foam into a large bowl.  Squeeze some glow in the dark face/body face paint and/or a couple drops of your chosen food colouring into the mixture.  Mix well until you have a cake batter consistency.  Then squirt some contact lens solution into the bowl, mix well, add another squirt and mix again until you end up with a thick mixture you can shape into a ball. Keep adding squirts of the contact lens solution until you get your desired consistency or if the mixture is still too sticky.

 Take a glow stick and place it into a white balloon, then inflate the balloon.  Next draw on your balloon any ghostly design with the permanent black marker, but make sure the tip of the balloon is facing upwards so that string can be attached.  Place a muslin cloth on the ghost balloon, then with the string tie the muslin cloth to the tip of the balloon to secure everything in place, this way you can attach your balloon to any ceiling lights.

Blood-Dripping Candles

TRICK-OR-TREATING SAFETY TIPS

You will need:

 Try to always be around your parent/guardian (under 12) or around a trusted group of friends, which will prevent the chances of you getting lost and being unable to seek help when necessary.  Start trick-or-treating early, this way you will be able to better see others you encounter on the street and have a clearer view of your child at all times to avoid possible dangers.  Plan your route, this way you are less likely to get lost and stay on well lit streets with plenty of other people.  Never go inside a home whilst trick-or-treating and try to avoid homes you aren’t familiar with, especially ones without any Halloween decorations.  Throw away any treats that look opened or unwrapped, and give them to your parent for inspection.  Avoid sharp or inflexible props because you might accidently harm others around you or yourself, so parents should avoid posing unnecessary risks to their own child and other people when picking or making costumes.

 Plain white candle  Large red candle  Paper plate  Matches  Rubber gloves Instructions:  Place both the red and white candle under paper plates to prevent wax from damaging your surfaces.  Light your large red candle and wait until you can see a good amount of wax, gently pick up the candle with rubber gloves and pour the red wax onto the white candle.  Repeat these steps until a good portion of your white candle is covered with the red wax and has a blood dripping effect.

Monster Tribute Rock Fest  Saturday 28 October Highway to Hell’oween, Monster Tribute Rock Fest at South Grove Community Centre in Peterborough. 6:30 - 11:30pm.

Minimum age 14. Tickets can be purchased on Skiddle.com, Tickx.co.uk, List.co.uk among others.

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The Tudors Care Home extraordinary people, extraordinary care

43 bedded residential care home offering person centred and individualised care.

Set in the village of Stanground only a few miles from Peterborough city centre. The Tudors is divided into two suites; The Henry suite is primarily residential and the Elizabeth suite specialises in dementia care.

There is also a tea room which is open to the public every Wednesday from 10am till 2pm, offering advice or just a friendly chat. All are welcome at no cost.

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From red telephone boxes to the Yellow Pages – digital and mobile lead to their demise It helped JR Harley to find his fly fishing book and gave a step up to the little girl seeking a kiss under the mistletoe.

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ut the bulky local business directory Yellow Pages as we know it is coming to end – and from next year onwards will no longer be published on paper.

There was a time when no home would want to be without the Yellow Pages, in case of an emergency flooding or that last minute delivery of flowers.

But after more than half a century – the directory will continue only in an online format, with the final print run next January.

I suppose that owners Yell have recognised that this is a sign of the times, and from the view of Safe Local Trades - our business, brand and reputations has largely been built online, born in an age when websites are your shop window.

As a consumer facing business, we – along with many other businesses – realise that making the journey as quick and as easy as possible for the customer will put a tick firmly in

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your box. Having a user-friendly website which can be navigated with ease is what people want when looking for a service. Offering transparent feedback and customer reviews also helps to engage the customer and offer confidence.

To have a mobile friendly online service is crucial in today’s busy and fast pace of life; whether you want to book an oven cleaner in your lunch break, make contact with a plumber whilst waiting on the platform for your train or book an appointment with a landscape gardener whilst on the school run.

And of course, along with the website comes the social media element – certainly not around in the days when the young man using Yellow Pages in the TV ad was looking for a French polisher!

While there may be an element of nostalgia associated with Yellow Pages, our mobile lives mean we let our fingers do the tapping and swiping rather than the walking!

Safe Local Trades can recommend trusted and reliable tradespeople across a wide range of areas – all of which come with a customer seal of approval. Go to www.safelocaltrades.com or telephone 01733 530 019

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Ferry Meadows Country Park A Walk in the Woods Thursday 5 October 10am Join a Ranger for a walk through Bluebell wood and the surrounding area. Lean about some of the projects carried out by the Ranger team. FREE, suggested donation £2 per person.

Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Guided walk with a Ranger Wednesday 18 October 1pm – 3.30pm Join Ian Lowe for a guided walk of about 4 miles around some of Ferry Meadows, pointing out areas of interest along the way & ask him questions along the way. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Willow Weaving Friday 20 October 9.30am – 4.30pm Learn how to make things from willow by progressing through

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making a panel, a fish and finish with a willow pheasant to take home and keep for yourself or give as a gift.

If you came last year to make the pheasant, there is an opportunity to make a duck. £65 per person, booking essential. Meet at the Nene Outdoors reception.

Half Term trail Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October 10am – 3pm Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for clues as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. 50p per person. Meet at the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre.

Falconry Talk and Display Tuesday 24 October 10.30am & 1pm Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display brings the ancient art of Falconry to the modern age, with a comprehensive and thrilling display,

that is guaranteed to thrill audiences of all ages. Watch it, be amazed, join in… £5 per person, booking essential. Meet at the Discovery Den.

Charming Worms Friday 27 October 10.30am –12pm & 1.30pm – 3pm Come along to find out more about these amazing creatures and to have a go at charming them to the surface.

Then make a wormery to take home with you. £3 per person, booking essential. Meet at the Discovery Den.

Campfire cooking for Kids Saturday 28 October 10.30am – 12pm & 1.30pm – 3pm Participants will be shown how to use basic bush craft techniques to light a fire without using matches and will then have a go at cooking and eating some simple campfire recipes. £3 per person, booking essential. Meet at the Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre.

Unless otherwise stated admission is free with a £2 suggested donation and booking is essential. Some events may not be suitable for all abilities. For more information please call 01733 234193 or visit www.neneparktrust.org.uk

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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: 7.30-9.30pm (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.

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. ABS AND LEGS CLASS 6.55pm Cardea Pavillion, Kirsty T: 07801 974702 PILATES 7.45pm St Michael’s church, Kirsty T: 07801 974702

Wednesday

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

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EXPLORER SCOUTS 7.30 to 9pm. boys/girls, 6 – 8 years.

ZUMBA 6.15pm – 7pm, St Michaels School, Cardea. £5 per class.

For more info please call Steve 07527291317 YOGA 7pm St Michael’s Church, Kirsty T: 07801 974702 STANGROUND BROWNIE GIRLDGUIDING 6.30 – 8pm, Stanground Baptist Church For more information please visit enquiryym.girlguiding.org.uk

Thursday TRADITIONAL JUDO 5pm – 6.30pm Age 5+ Mixed abilities Southfields community Centre, term time only.

Call Mr Willerton on 07947908157 MUSIC FOR LITTLE PEOPLE 9:45-10:45 for 2yrs+. 10:45-11:30 for 0-2 yrs.

Manor Farm Community Centre, Eye. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk PARENTS, CARERS & COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING Fortnightly at Stanground Baptist Church, 10am-12pm. Homemade cakes & biscuits with Fairtrade tea & coffee. Takings donated to charity. rachhowes@icloud.com COMPUTER CLASSES 10.30am-12pm. For complete beginners.

Stanground Library. T: 01733 864302 SCOUTS 7.30-9pm (10½-14yrs) Scout Hut, Thistle Drive.

T: 01733 561479 STANGROUND LIBRARY READING GROUP Now on second Thursday of every month. 10am.

Stanground Library, T: 01733 864302

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 Road. 9.30am. T: 07729 689552 NEWBORNS TO CRAWLING 10.15am - 11.30am St Michael’s School, Cardea. Group runs all year round except bank holidays.

CUB SCOUTS 6 – 7.30pm. boys/girls, 8 – 10½ years

Saturday COFFEE MORNING 1st Saturday of each month. Church Hall, Mace Road, Friendly & informal. All welcome.

SATURDAY SPORTS CLUB 3 -7 years Stanground Academy 10–11am. Please contact Scott for more information. T: 07790 016886

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.

SLIMMING WORLD Stanground Community Centre, Whittlesey Road. 5.30pm CARDEA COMMUNITY CHURCH and 7.30pm. T: 07729 689552 Meet every Sunday at 10.30am. Cardea Pavilion.

SCOUTS Everyone welcome.

7.15 to 8.45pm. boys/girls, 10½ to 14 years.

STANGROUND BAPTIST CHURCH TAI CHI AND QIGONG 10.15am service and Junior Church at Stanground Baptist 7.30pm. Ashwood Chiropractic, Stanground. Booking Church (11am Café-Church family service on the 1st essential, please call Helen Sunday of the month) T: 07771 928231 www.bubblingspringclinic.co.uk PILATES MUMMY AND ME 10.30 to 11.30 suitable for all levels, Kirsty 07801 974702

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

CHURCH SERVICE FOR ALL Held at Kingfisher Court: Thurs 10.30 am every week (jointly run by Anglican and Baptist churches)

BINGO Rowing Community Centre, 2pm. All welcome.

BOOTCAMP 8pm Cardea Pavillion, Kirsty 07801 974702

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