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Welcome to the September issue of the Stanground Gazette, your local magazine.

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We hope that all of our readers had a great summer and enjoyed many of the outdoor activities that Stanground offered.

This month we have some wonderful news from the church and many more exciting local features.

Remember we do enjoying hearing from you, so if you know about anything that you think should be included in our next issue then please get in touch.

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Well we really can’t believe that it’s September already! After a fabulously long, hot summer the children are now back at school ready to start another year or a new school as many move up to secondary education.

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Community News

Official opening of VetSavers Pet Shop & Vets On Friday 18th July local MP Shailesh Vara officially opened VetSavers Pet Shop and Vets on the new Cardea development in Peterborough.

Mr Vara had the honour of cutting the ribbon at the Vets practice, as well as drawing a winner of the practices prize draw to win a years supply of Royal Canin food.

But is wasn’t all work, Mr Vara was able to enjoy a slice of cake and refreshments and stayed to join the veterinary team and local residents for fun and games in aid of raising money for local pet charity Animal Helpline Homes4Dogs, based in Whittlesey.

Money was raised for the charity through a wonderful selection of prizes in their raffle ranging from toys to bags of food, as well as a lucky dip and guess the number of sweet in the jar and the staff say they hope to continue to raise more for the charity in the future.

The Pet Shop is open 7 days a week, with a Vet on site daily weekdays. Located just across from Morrisons supermarket, it aims to be a one stop shop for pet lovers and with the huge range of items they are stocking that start at just 99p, we think they have it covered.

For dogs there’s chews and other tasty treats, rope toys, soft toys, tough toys, balls, beds, bowls, leads, harnesses and more. Cats too have there fill of toys to pounce on, scratch at, hide in, chase or cuddle, as well as carriers, collars, beds, bowls and all things required for our litter trained felines.

It doesn’t stop there though as they also carry a wide range of toys, food and other accessories for small furies such as ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters.

Even our feathered friends outdoors are catered for within the Pet Shop area.

VetSavers also stocks traditional pet food brands such as Royal Canin, Eukanuba, Iams and James Wellbeloved, as well as frozen raw food from Natures Menu. Plus some handy items for us humans, including some that might not be so popular with our pets such as pet shampoo.

The Vets offers all the usual GP services such as vaccinations, consults, on going care for existing conditions etc. Clients will also benefit from local referral services at Broadway Veterinary Hospital in Peterborough for cases that require hospitalisation, intensive care, Ophthalmic or Orthopaedic care.

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Police Panel Neighbourhood Delivery Meeting Stanground, Fletton and Woodston New Chairperson My name is Ray (Raymond) Bisby. I have been elected as the new Chairperson of what people may know as the Police Panel for Stanground, Fletton and Woodston. I would like to inform you that the name has now changed to the Neighbourhood Delivery Meeting and the reason for this is as follows: The meeting is a partnership between local Council Representatives, Neighbourhood Watch, Cross Keys and the Police. Together we try to resolve problems that residents raise and attempt to put in measures to resolve those problems in a satisfactory manor for everyone.

To give you a little about my background: I was a member of The Royal Ulster Constabulary for over 20 years until I was injured on duty. Whilst in the force I was part of the Community Relations Branch. Following my retirement, I was asked by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, to represent him within the Prisons for three years. I moved to Peterborough and eventually bought a home in Cardea, Stanground. I started the Neighbourhood watch in Cardea, which has been running for almost three years.

My vision for the future of the Neighbourhood Delivery Meeting is as follows: •

Promote the working relationship of all partners of the committee.

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Gain the trust of the residents.

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Ensure that the priorities set for each quarter are achievable and are acted upon.

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Give feedback to the community of results or lack of results.

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Look at potential problems and remove that potential where possible.

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Promote Ecops, the service where Results and other information can be passed to the community and may be passed back to Police.

Please see adjacent page for details of our next meeting.

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Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau are currently looking for volunteers to join the service as Gateway Assessors.

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Peterborough Citizens Advice Bureau is a local charity dependent on a highly skilled workforce of trained volunteers and paid staff. We are currently advertising for Gateway Assessors and applications need to be in by 8 September 2014 in preparation for training that will commence week beginning 17 September 2014. (Interviews will take place on either 9, 11 or 12 September 2014). This is very much a client facing role and we ask that volunteers taking on the Gateway Assessor role are able to commit 1 day per week for an initial training period of 6-8 weeks. Once training has been completed, the commitment would be at least 1 day per week (or equivalent) on the rota.

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Your Neighbourhood Delivery Meeting for Fletton, Stanground and Woodston will be held at: South Grove Community Centre Grove Street, Peterborough PE2 9AG

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Stanground Chat Club Stanground Chat club is a club for retired people which meets at Stanground Community Centre from 1.30- to 3.30 every other Tuesday.

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Are you looking for a new challenge?

The club offers social activities, outings and most importantly somewhere to go and enjoy a cup of tea and other people’s company.

The club has many activities programmed in throughout the year including speakers on subjects such as Life on the Home Front, How the Straw Bear Festival came about to the history of Railworld.

Activities such as skittle competitions, to Chair Exercise, a Lion Dancing Demonstation and Musical Bingo.

There is also the opportunity to go on a number of outings during the course of the year.

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Stanground C of E Churches

We are celebrating and we’d love you to join us come and meet your friends and get to know others from our community

Community Festival and Fun Day 10am- 3pm St Michael’s Church, Mace Road

Saturday 27th September Tea in the garden. Everyone who comes will be offered a free cuppa and there will be hot and cold food and drink, cakes and strawberry teas served all day.

There will be craft stalls, food stalls and Charity stalls and stall holders get free tea and coffee too!

Bryant, Hugh, Kate, Bryan, Jackie and others are coordinating the day.

Here’s what they have got so far.

Display of artwork from local schools Exhibition and sale of original artwork by the local U3A art group.

We have a few spaces left. To book please email Hugh McGill: hughmcgill@btinternet.com

Majorette display Human Fruit Machine Face painting and tattoos Traditional games and lots more, including: The best cake stall in Peterborough!

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Stanground Commemorates the start of World War One The tenor bell tolled a ‘half-muffled’ peal. The dead sound of the second bell contrasting with the brightness of the first bell ringing out in the darkness in an eerie fashion. On 4th August at 10pm as we approached the 100 year anniversary of the Great War the church was open for an act of commemoration.

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This was the right place because the war memorial for Stanground was constructed in 1919 inside the parish church. It is right at the far end and forms the ‘high altar’, carved out of granite and engraved in memory of the fallen.

The Blues House will be playing during the day. Ryan Casbon from Stanground plays local venues regularly with the Rock Band Velocity but it’s the blues that he really loves.

Last year at our Community Festival local people turned up saying, “we were dancing to the music in our gardens so we decided to come along and join in.”

As people gathered 32 candles were lit, one for each of the fallen of the Great War. The lights were turned out. The hour of Vigil began, an hour of watching and listening as the time passed to the solemn moment.

Poetry and readings based on the Westminster Abbey vigil, were read

by Chloe Williams, Graham Hill and Graham Shorter. There was sung chant and recorded music including the amazing ‘Pray for Peace’ by Reba McEntire. Anne, the Vicar led prayers written by people who had experienced the conflict and meditations on war and peace from people of the time. On each of the quarter hours some of the candles were extinguished till in the minutes approaching 11pm only one candle burned on the war memorial. At two minutes to eleven, this too was put out and the last two minutes were spent together in darkness and silence. A powerfully moving experience and a sign of commitment to do our best to learn from the past as well as to remember it.

St Michael’s Church was started in the 1960’s to serve the growing community in the Oakdale area. Oakdale in those days was much like Cardea is now with new houses going up every day and new families moving in.

To begin with the church met in what is now the Church Hall and then in the 1970’s a new church building was erected. The church will be open during the day with some surprise events happening there.

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Community News As well as our reference and lending facilities, there’s a whole lot more to discover and enjoy at your local library. Find out more about our IT resources, events, book clubs, and see how your library plays a vital supporting role in the community.

Latest News Adult reading group 2nd Monday of the month 4:30 - 5:30 pm Rhyme-time every Tuesday 10:00 - 10:30 Knit & natter Tuesday 11:00 - 12:30 pm every other week Free computer courses every Thursday 10:30 - 12 noon Story-time every Friday 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Mythical Maze Have you completed the Mythical Maze?

Did you read six books during the summer holidays? Pop along to Bretton Library to claim your stickers and goodies. Certificates will be presented at your school.

Closing date is Saturday 13th September

Class Visits to Library Stanground library welcomes preschools, schools and Home-schooled children to come along for free introduction to the library sessions T: Jo on 864291 E: jo.allen@vivacity-peterborough.com

New Consultation Survey On Monday 4th August an eight week consultation will start as part of a review of the assets the Council uses to deliver services to the community. The aim of this is to establish an up-to-date view of how residents use both our libraries and community centres.

You can access the survey at the following venues: Online survey through the City Council website. Online and paper surveys available through every library and some Vivacity venues

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Brand new restaurant for Stanground Kingfishers Restaurant is the brand new place to eat for Stanground. Located within Kingfisher Court it is open to residents and locals alike and offers freshly prepared, locally sourced food to eat in or take away.

Kingfishers will be open daily. Light refreshments, cakes, sandwiches and salad will be available throughout this time to eat in or take away. There will be a hot lunch every day, with a carvery available for Sunday lunch.

of an interview for a permanent job as one of two catering assistants at Kingfishers.

One of the lucky ones to make it through the recruitment process is Cross Keys Homes tenant and Stanground resident Lirene Matthews. Lirene was laid off from However, Kingfishers is not just any old her previous job in November and was restaurant. As it is part of Cross Keys Homes starting to really worry about the future. it also has a commitment to put something Because of her circumstances she received back into the community. Cross Keys Homes is committed to getting people into work, and runs no benefits and she was struggling to find work that could fit around her children and a number of work clubs, training courses and also be something she enjoys. even its own apprenticeship scheme. We have now taken that one step further and launched Lirene had been watching Kingfisher Court the Cross Keys Homes Academy. being built, and then she saw an advert for the Academy in Keylines, Cross Keys Homes Working with City College, the Academy trains tenant newsletter. “It all suddenly clicked unemployed people in catering skills, food into place,” recounts Lirene. hygiene, and customer service, as well as giving them employment skills and practical work “I’ve always loved cooking as a hobby – experience. From our initial cohort of twelve especially baking cakes – and my previous participants, we have offered them all the chance experience had been front of house, silver

service and bar work. I love meeting people, and so this just seemed like it could be perfect for me. The college courses have been great, and the practical experience in the kitchen, learning from professional chefs, has been invaluable. Plus I am close enough to walk to work and the hours fit in around the children. I am so delighted to get the job, I couldn’t have asked for any better!”

Head Chef at Kingfishers, Shane Gautry, “It’s been a fantastic way to recruit staff, as we have really been able to get to know them before making our selection. The participants have also gained a lot, as they leave here with qualifications, work experience and a reference. We had a really tough choice as all the candidates were excellent. However, I know have a really strong team ready to deliver excellent food and customer service to the residents of Kingfisher Court and Peterborough as a whole.

If you would like to find out more about Kingfishers, including opening times and sample menus, please visit www.crosskeyshomes.co.uk/kingfishers or call 01733 396499.

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Community News

September

What’s On? Charity Tandem Skydive

Italian Festival

Who out there is daring? If you can pluck up the courage to tandem skydive for charity then you could be a local hero! Age UK are holding two days of skydiving fun and if you individually raise over £300 you can jump for free!

Do you love Italy or just adore pizza? Well the Italian Festival is coming to Peterborough on the 20th and 21st of September. The two days contain plenty of vibrant entertainment, wonderful food dishes and many other items showcased to show of the Italian culture and traditions. Dance along to the festival and you may just develop to a new love for the country!

So if you want to do something good and have nothing better to do on 6th and 15th September and can handle a height of 13,000ft then start your fundraising. For those of you worrying, there’s no need, you’ll be harnessed to a professional so you can relax and enjoy the fall of a lifetime! Be brave, you won’t regret it!

For more information contact eileen@safelocaltrades.com.

Candlelit Ghost Tour Another event for you brave people out there is the candlelit ghost tour at Peterborough Museum taking place on the 9th and 23rd September! The tour is conducted by a costumed guide and takes around 90minutes. Prices are £5 for adults and £3 concessions, children under eight are not advised to attend due to the scary stories and scenes.

Silent Movies and Music Hall Event If you respect the war and want to turn back the clock and have an insight to what it was like then the silent movies and music hall event is for you. Join in with sing a longs, listen to poems and watch films from the time. You don’t need to book, prices are £3.50 for adults and £2.50 children. The event is held at Peterborough Museum on 6th and 7th of September.

Find out about your heritage Would you like to know more about your roots and where you came from? The central library is holding family tree sessions at £20 for four weeks so that you can find out more about your heritage.

To book, visit the museum or email museum@vivacity-peterborough.com.

Sessions take place from the 29th of September from 2.30pm till 4.30pm. Pop along and you may find out something interesting!

Classic and Vintage Car Show

Bumper Harvest at Sacrewell Farm

For the car lovers, Peterborough is holding their first classic and vintage vehicle show on the Embankment! The dates are 13th and 14th September.

Sacrewell Farm and due to hold a bumper harvest packed with heaps of activities, including duck races, rural crafts and animal displays. The event takes place on 13th to 14th of September.

The event is free and provides entertainment and food stands suitable for the whole family! 200 hundred cars are already registered so come along for a classic day out.

For more information view www.sacrewell.org.uk. The farm is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm to you have plenty of time for a lie in too!

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New gym extension at the Regional!

The popular gym at the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre has undergone a large extension that will allow for an additional 420 new gym members.

The state-of-the-art gym with panoramic views of the city now has 50% more floor space, FREE parking and extended opening hours for busy city professionals.

We empower people who need support to live independently.

New improved gym floor The new extended gym area now includes an X-Cube functional training area, stretch and ab mat area and two new lateral trainers.

The area also houses a free weights platform for Olympic lifting, a Smiths weight training machine, additional dumbbells & benches and plate-loading machines.

A complete gym membership At the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre there’s no need for unnecessary add-ons; you’ll get swimming, a state-of-the-art gym and access to the sauna & steam rooms.

You’ll also get over 125 fitness classes included in your membership every week along with the latest cardio and weight equipment for a fun and effective workout.

Convenient location and opening hours Whether you enjoy working out during the day, or before or after work, our opening times and free city centre parking provide the flexibility you need in a busy life.

Based just 5 minutes’ walk from Peterborough Cathedral, the fitness centre has so much to offer!

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Sub Xpress in Serpentine Green may be a small family run business, however, at the moment, they are on top of the world!

The popular toasted sandwich store with a 5 star Food Hygiene rating was invited to the exciting Sammies Awards, the Oscars of the sandwich world, and managed to bring home the Gold Award at the 2014 event.

The exciting evening was hosted by acclaimed chef Aldo Zilli, a Michelin starred restaurant owner from the capital. The 15 year old family business offering gluten free and unprocessed food received the award from the British Sandwich Association, meaning the award is fully recognised within the sandwich world.

Therefore, this award is very important for owner Peter, as well as being an accolade from which to proudly share with the local community.

This has definitely put the whole store on a high as it attempts further successes in the years to come. We cannot wait to see its progress.

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Puzzles

puzzles

just for FUN

Crossword

Quick Quiz No. 5 1. Who won the 2013 Britain’s Got Talent competition 2. What colour is a female blackbird 3. In America it is called an eggplant what is it called in England 4. At what price were Royal Mail shares offered when they were first launched on the London stock market in October 2013

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Grab a coffee, put your feet up and take some time out of your busy day with the following fun puzzles...

ACROSS 1. Vitality 5. African antelope 10. Humid 14. Beers 15. An small olive-grey bird 16. Egg-shaped 17. Enticement 19. Start over 20. Make a low continuous sound 21. Something to shoot for 22. Employed 23. Ore refinery 25. Notions 27. A late time of life 28. Forever 31. Gladden 34. Doorkeeper 35. Mineral rock 36. Sodas 37. Orbital point 38. Again 39. Frozen water 40. A pinnacle of ice 41. Ascends 42. Ribbed fabric 44. Disencumber 45. Forbidden 46. After dinner treat 50. Friends 52. Make fun of 54. Japanese apricot 55. Emanation 56. Belonging to the past 58. Remnant 59. Not outer 60. Past tense of Leap 61. If not 62. Excrete 63. Not more

DOWN 1. Slats 2. A part of the small intestine 3. French of “Woman” 4. Clairvoyant’s gift 5. Avoided 6. About a US quart 7. Operatic solo 8. New Stone Age 9. Put clothing on 10. A dialect of ancient Greek 11. Dislikes 12. Fabricated 13. Trudge 18. Name of a book 22. German for “Mister” 24. Permits 26. D D D D 28. An analytic literary composition 29. Tall woody plant 30. Evergreens 31. Sweeping story 32. Mentally irregular (slang) 33. Openings 34. Displacing 37. Relating to aircraft 38. Helps 40. U-boats 41. Part of a stair 43. Harm 44. Vacation destination 46. Days of the month 47. Master of ceremonies 48. Harvests 49. Leans 50. An abandoned calf 51. Throw 53. Feudal worker 56. Hasten 57. Sick

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Sudoku

5. What car did Ford bring out to replace the Escort 6. Who had a number one in 2013 with Look Right Through 7. July 22 2013 saw the birth of the son of Prince William, what are his first three names 8. What Italian term describes pasta cooked so as to be firm when eaten 9. What do the letters d.p.s.mean to a competitive swimmer 10. The capitals of British Columbia, Hong Kong and the Seychelles all have the same name, what is it

When you have enjoyed the puzzles, turn the page upside down for the answers. No peeping before you’ve finished!

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Quick Quiz 1. Attraction 2. Brown 3. Aubergine 4. 330 pence each 5. Ford Focus 6. Storm Queen 7. George Alexander Louis 8. Al dente 9. Distance per stroke 10. Victoria

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Nature

THE GREAT FEN The Great Fen has just been awarded the Sandford Award for Heritage Education - a prestigious national award; past winners (2013) include the Giant’s Causeway, Hampton Court Palace and the National Museum of Wales.

The Fen Time Travellers Programme was delivered to Bury School earlier this summer, and was judged and assessed on everything from pre-visit information to delivery of the programme to post-visit follow up information.

Fen Time Travellers is an education programme, showing how Living Landscapes can use heritage to engage with and create new audiences, and endorses the excellence of the programmes which the Great Fen and Wildlife Trust Education and Community teams deliver.

The programme explores lifestyles through stories, role play and interactive activities on a time trail, becoming part of a ‘Time Team’ and digging for artefacts from bygone days.

Lead Judge Christopher Green said: “The Wildlife Trust Centre at Ramsey Heights has a fantastic story to tell relating to the heritage of this part of the Fens. The classroom, having once been a Victorian brickworks, is in the most magical setting where learners can explore, investigate and interpret how people in this area used to live. Changes in land use are brought alive while delving into the impact of the drainage of the Fens from Roman times to the present day. Fen Time Travellers meet their guide, Billy the Brickmaker, who appears from the dusty brick kiln and invites them on a journey through time to find out about life in times past and to meet characters across the woodland and meadows, all of whom are based on real historical figures. We meet Sybil, the

wise woman, who makes potions and medicines from fenland herbs and plants, and read notes from Willie the Fisherman who helps us catch eels and other wildlife. Heritage abounds in this unique setting, rich in both culture and habitats.”

Whether it is den building, pond dipping, bug hunting, creating wild art or meeting historical fen characters, activities at the Great Fen are designed to connect people of all ages to nature and their local heritage through immersion in the natural environment.

The Education and Communities Activities at the Countryside Classroom at Ramsey Heights are supported by BGL Insurance Group, Peterborough.

The Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre has excellent all weather facilities enabling education programmes to run all year round. For more information please see our website www.greatfen.org.uk or call 01487 710420.

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Business Focus

Money Matters

by Pete Bird, Bird & Co Certified Public Accountants

If you have any tax or business questions, please email Pete Bird of Bird & Co info@birdnco.co.uk and if of general interest, it will be published here!

Bird & Co News!

Please note we shall be changing address in September 2014 to Holme Road in Yaxley which is just around the corner from our current address. I am also pleased to announce that Mark Laws will be joining me from that date as well – further details to our clients will follow.

Pension Scams Beware!

It appears following the changes, pension scams are on the increase in the UK. Check the facts before you make an irreversible decision. A lifetime’s savings can be lost in a moment.

Pension scams are enticing savers by claiming to help them access their pension before age 55 or that people can already take more than 25% of their pension as cash, tax free. For most people the offers will be bogus and victims will lose most, if not all, of their savings.

Only in rare cases – like terminal illness – can pension scheme members take their pension before age 55. It remains the law that pension scheme members can only take up to 25% of their pension savings as a cash lump sum. Although this may change in the future, it’s important that members aren’t fooled into thinking that is the law today.

Pension scheme members who agree to transfer may lose all their savings and may still be subject to tax charges of over half their transfer value for taking an ‘unauthorised payment’.

Reproduced by kind permission from The Pensions Regular where more details may be obtained on their website: www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/pension-scams

I hope you have all been enjoying the summer and are trying to wring out every bit of fun in the sun. With the balmy weather of the past few months, I’m sure the local pubs have been enjoying the beer garden revellers.

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The Heron

Karen & Dirk are delighted to announce the addition of Sky Sports to their pub – with everyone welcome! So why not pop by and enjoy a game in good company?

The Heron will be celebrating as they have saved their pub! Meri & Rob had been given a few months to turn things around or face possible demolition of the pub.

They certainly have done that with great beers and a range of live music, quiz’s and other entertainment and have now been granted a minimum 5 year lease!

The Woolpack Will be holding an afternoon of country/Irish music on Sunday 14th September with band – Shades of Green – starting at 4pm.

Take advantage of the late summer sun in their extensive beer garden..

They have a quiz night followed by Play Your Cards Right every Wednesday evening.

Cherry Tree, Oundle Rd 29th August – Stone Pony 30th August – Let There B/DC 5th September – 101 Proof 6th September - Kickback 12th September - Ironfist 13th September - The Pulse 19th September – Children of The Revolution 20th September - Black Rose

The Polish

You may recall I mentioned in July’s edition about the sad demise of The Polish Club.

I popped into the Apple Cart recently to catch Mystery shrouds it’s closure with questions the pub quiz (Wed’s from 8.30pm) and found it to being asked over the exact ownership of it be buzzing. It was very popular with both diners – with the Polish community having raised and customers enjoying a drink or two. It was a thousands in funds, paying out for huge hot evening and we were glad to be able to spill refurbishments and extensions during outside to enjoy the patio area in the evening sun. the 1970’s. Legal wranglings followed, with an article in the local Peterborough They are continuing to do breakfasts every paper. The club remains closed with Saturday & Sunday from 9-11am with various items stripped out from it and at prices from £3. the time of writing no-one was available Shane has asked me to let you know that they to comment more.... I’m sure you will agree have just got in their Christmas Menu’s! If you that this club will be sorely missed as many are very organised and ready to book, they can generations, of all nationalities, have happy book your table on 01733 302480. Prices are; Christmas Fayre 3 courses 2-4 at £30.00, Christmas memories of evenings and events there.

Day 4 Courses 42.99 per person, Boxing Day Menu 3 courses 2-4 at £30.00 and New Years Eve, 3 course meal & live music 7.00pm till 1.00am £19.95 per person.

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Food & Drink

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26th September – Easier Said 27th - TBC

The Heron Next set of confirmed gigs:

22nd August – The One Eyed Cats 29th August – The Junk Puppets 5th September - CJ HAtt Trio 12th September - Ramshackle Serenade 19th September – The Overdubs 26th September – TBC

Landlords - you can advertise/promote your gigs on our Facebook page, so come and find us and join in!

We have a Stanground Gazette Facebook page now, where we can keep you updated. Find us on Facebook and join in!

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Pets

Home from home for the small pampered pooch

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PamPooch Guest House (PPGH), based in Yaxley, is exclusively for the small, pampered pooch for home boarding, day care & home care services (dog walking/let out and cat care services).

‘I’ve always loved being with my four paws and set up PPGH specifically to appeal to owners who couldn’t leave their dog in a kennel!” Dawn Webster (Owner)

PPGH is an alternative to kennels, with VIP’s (very important pooch) being cared for in my home and somewhere where they receive that personal attention with a good routine of walks, cuddles, play and feed times all in a luxury environment.

For VIP’s that are at home whilst their family go about their busy day, PPGH could take care of their needs by taking them for a walk or let them in the garden and giving them attention. PPGH’s Home Care Service is ready and waiting to help!

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Contact: 01733 241413 | 07889 210678 Email: dawn@pampoochgh.co.uk www.pampoochgh.co.uk

“Dillie had a lovely stay with Dawn & Maizi and I would 100% recommend PPGH, the high standard of care is immediately obvious. Dawn is fantastic with Dillie and kept us updated of how her stay was going.

The Facebook updates are great! Thank you for providing such quality service”

PamPooch Guest House Home Boarding, Day Care & Home Care

Exclusively for the small, pampered pooch • PPGH offers a stress-free alternative to a kennel environment, as VIPs (Very Important Pooches) are looked after in our home • Facebook updates let you know how your dog has settled, giving you peace of mind that your VIP is in safe hands, happy and content • PPGH can also offer a VIP Home Care Service: dog walking (walking only dogs from the same household together), dog let-out & cat sitting Licenced. Insured. Member of NarpsUK. Disclosure & Barring Certified (formally CRB).

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Pets

Mucky Hounds

It is important to keep your pet regularly groomed throughout the summer and winter months.

Not only will it keep your pet looking smart but there are many other benefits such as: • Regular grooms will keep your pet clean and refreshed.

• Non shedding breeds such as poodles, and long coated breeds such as Shih Tzu’s need their coat trimming regularly.

• Regular nail trims will keep your pets nails in good condition.

• Any unusual lumps or bumps that may need veterinary attention may be detected during grooming.

• Any skin conditions or parasites can be noted and appropriate treatment can be sought.

Qualified and experienced dog groomer Collection & delivery service

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Mucky Hounds offers a full grooming service for all breeds in a relaxing and caring environment including: • Handstripping, clipping or scissoring • Nail Clipping • Free introduction sessions (puppies up to 16wks old) • Collection and delivery service

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Sport

Powerleagu Powerleague Colts FC held their end of season presentation and family fun day on 28th June this year at Stanground Academy.

With everything in place including bouncy castles, various trade and charity stalls, games including human bar football, crossbar challenge, penalty shootout, speed cage and many others all we needed were guests and some sunny weather. While the guests didn’t let us down, the good old British weather was as reliable as usual and rained consistently all afternoon.

However in true Brit style we soldiered on, some with umbrellas, some with raincoats and some, well mostly everyone, crammed into the large marquee we had ordered “just in case” and persevered in true “carry on” style.

The day started with some lovely fine weather and proceedings got under way with a Belly dance exhibition from Yaxley based April

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Disabled access coach with a lift available.

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Sport

Next year will be bigger, better and LOUDER. Keep up to date with your local club in the Stanground Gazette. was becoming ever more popular as people tried to get some respite from the wet.

ue Colts FC Banke. The crowd were then treated to an appearance from Immortal 365, as the instructors and children put on an impressive martial arts display for the crowd.

The players from the U18, U16 and U15 teams were presented with their trophies in between the attractions in the main arena and as the crowd increased, unfortunately so did the clouds.

Next into the main arena was professional freestyle footballer Connor McCarthy, suitably attired in a Brazil kit Connor amazed children and adults alike with some amazing football tricks. The ball seemed to be on string as he juggled from foot to head and everywhere in between. This must have had an effect on the youngsters in the crowd, as once Connor had finished his routine the rain started, but with the former UK champion freestyler to themselves the kids were out in the rain with him for the next 3 hours learning tricks.

The U14, U13 and U12 teams were presented with their trophies and while the rain continued to lash down the bar in Powerleague

In the main arena though things carried on, and we were treated to an amazing singing and dancing experience courtesy of local group “Theatretrain” following on from this the U11, U10, and U9 teams were called up to receive their trophies. Connor McCarthy once again performed for the crowd and we finished the presentations off with the U8 and development squads.

Powerleague colts fc have now changed their name to Stanground sports FC, we will be working much closer alongside the Academy to provide coaching opportunities to students within the school, as well as continuing to grow the club, and to preserve the future of your local football club.

We would like to thank the following people for helping to make our funday possible; • Local counsillors Irene Walsh, Marco Cereste and Chris Harper • Emma Walker and Ged Rae from Stanground Academy • April Banke • Stanground Gazette • Perkins Engines • Tesco • Gary Moore at Amey ltd • Kenny & Lynn Venters and Des Bonney • Discoveryourmojo.com • Chris Porsz photography - www.chrisporsz.com • Theatretrain • And everyone at the club who worked tirelessly throughout the day.

For many different reasons, you might be looking at the option of counselling to help you through a difficult time.

The practice is in a private, quiet and discreet location so offers a safe and confidential place to talk.

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The children must outwit the bears to capture the fruit, go on train journeys to the seaside and protect their balls from sharkinfested seas, all of which involve them running, stretching, jumping and getting hot and sweaty.

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LITTLE KICKERS

Little Kickers has been delighted with its re-launch to the classes in the area under new management, and the classes offering football fun for children aged 2 years to 7 years are now thriving.

The classes get the children’s imaginations fired as they take part in games where they must outwit the bears to capture the fruit, go on train journeys to the seaside and protect their balls from sharkinfested seas, all of which involve them running, stretching, jumping and getting hot and sweaty!

In the past 14 years that Little Kickers has been running, it has grown to become the UK’s most

popular pastimes for the pre-school population, but the company ethos has remained the same: play not push.

Our belief that the potential of the younger age group is limitless and our commitment to ensuring that every pre-schooler who attends one of our sessions receives an inspiring introduction to sport.

To find out more about classes in your area call Jodie on 01733 808905, or visit our website at www.littlekickers.co.uk

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After what seems like a very short break from football (what with the World Cup only just finishing ) Park Farm Pumas embark on our 2014/15 season in September with hopes of great successes and lots of fun for all. But it’s not too late for you to get involved.

We still have limited spaces for up and coming footballers or for the next Lionel Messi or Ronaldo. Specifically we are looking for the following:

U11 Red (school year 6 in Sept 14) – x2 outfield players U11 Black (school year 6 in Sept 14) – x2 outfield players U12 red (school year 7 in Sept 14) – x2 outfield players & x1 Goalkeeper Urgently required U12 Black (school year 7 in Sept 14) – x2 outfield players & x1 Goalkeeper Urgently required We are a great little football club with a growing reputation for quality coaching, fun for all and a driving force within the Stanground and Cardea communities.

For further information please come along to one of our training sessions or contact our Chairman Ciaran McAuley on 07713106898 ASAP.

When parents separate, what happens to the children?

Legal Advice

Finally the new season is here!

When a couple separate decisions have to be made as to what is best for the children of the family. Ideally parents would reach agreement between themselves, but that is not always possible and sometimes parents need help.

There are several ways parents can try to reach an agreement over arrangements for their children such as: Solicitor Negotiation - where each parent instructs a solicitor to enter into negotiations on their behalf in the hope of reaching a mutual agreement; Mediation - where an independent mediator holds a number of meetings with the parents to assist them to agree arrangements directly; Court proceedings - sometimes required to resolve disputes between parents but always considered as the absolute last resort.

Abby Smith of Setfords Solicitors always approaches such matters in a sensitive but proactive way in the hope of assisting parents to reach a swift, amicable agreement which protects their own relationship as co-parents for the future but also each parents’ own relationship with the children.

For any Family Law queries or information about Family Mediation please contact Abby Smith for a FREE initial telephone consultation. Thereafter meetings can be arranged at a time and venue convenient to you, with very competitive charging rates.

Do you need a family lawyer?

• Divorce & separation • Cohabitation Disputes • Pre-nuptial Agreements • Financial Matters • Children Matters

FREE initial telephone advice For further information, contact our local Family Law Specialist, Abby Smith T: 0845 680 0934 M: 07948 533 610 E: abby.smith@family-lawfirm.co.uk www.family-lawfirm.co.uk

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Nature

the great outdoors

If you take the children to school by the same route every day then you will be sure to have noticed the seasons speeding by!

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Sustainably managed farms provide vital habitats for wildlife, with 50% of all wildlife in Europe relying upon them for survival. There’s such a variety of wildlife you can spot when you’re out and about, including more than 60 species of mammal. Not all of these species are native to Britain though. For example: rabbits, grey squirrels and brown rats were all introduced in the last 15,000 years.

Today rabbits are one of our most common mammals and every countryside walk will provide plentiful sightings of their small white tails scurrying away. Yet rabbits were actually introduced here in the 12th century for their fur and meat.

Rabbits certainly aren’t fussy eaters, and they munch on a wide range of vegetation, including grass, bulbs and bark. Because their diet is hard to digest they actually eat their food twice! They produce soft droppings with high nutritional value, which they then eat, before producing hard pellets of waste material.

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Hedgerows, once filled with blossom and swaying umbels of cow parsley, can seemingly overnight be replaced by ripe berries and the flaming shades of autumn.

Farm fields filled with the freshest green soon become bronzed and dusty landscapes.

Rodents make up the largest group of mammals, comprising over 40% of mammal species. Most rodents are small in size, and their incisor teeth grow continuously, meaning they must be kept short by gnawing. Harvest mice are particularly fascinating creatures that belong to this classification.

Harvest mice eat seeds, berries and insects. They are proficient climbers and like to build nests of woven grass at least 30cm (12in) above the ground in the dense vegetation of grasses and cereal crops. They climb with help from the tips of their tails, which can grip to the strands of grasses!

If you’re heading out in the early morning or evening then keep your eyes peeled for fox sightings. Foxes are notoriously shy creatures that can be hard to spot, but despite this a large number live in our towns. You may catch their eyes shining vividly in the beam of your car headlights at night.

Foxes live in family groups but tend to search alone for food. They are scavengers and can eat everything from insects, earthworms, birds and small mammals. They are also partial to scraps of food left behind by humans, so these crafty creatures may go through your bins while you’re tucked up in bed!

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Schools

St Michael’s Pre-School (Mace Road)

We hope everyone had safe and happy summer holidays! We’re now open for the new term and welcoming in lots of new families.

This half term we look forward to a visit from the Raptor Foundation, our harvest celebrations, our book of the term activities and much, much more!

if you’d like to visit, take up any sessions or put your child’s name on our waiting list. please do get in touch. T: 01733 686156 (Limited Sessions Available )

St. John’s Pre-school At Stanground St. John’s Pre-school we aim to provide high quality childcare and Pre-school education in an environment that is warm, safe and stimulating. A place where learning takes place through play and everyone is valued and treated as an individual.

The nursery is making outstanding progress across all areas of learning. Pre-School children relish the fantastic experiences they are offered daily.

Currently an external sports company with qualified coaches come in each week to introduce children to a wonderful variety of physical activities. Children develop their co-ordination and grow in confidence and self-esteem.

Children are captivated by a practitioner who comes in weekly to offer a theatre fun workshop session. This superb session comprehensively covers each area of learning and supports children to make excellent progress towards the early learning goals.

We have limited sessions available but if you would like further information please email us or call us on the numbers below from Wednesday 3rd September. (Limited Sessions Available )

From the start of the autumn term in September 2014 we are delighted to be able to offer the children two fantastic new activities focusing on physical learning and communication. Children will be offered the opportunity to move in exciting ways to a range of fun and energetic music based exercise routines with our Sticky Kids program. Exploring new ways to bend stretch and manoeuvre ourselves to keep fit and flexible whilst following a series of instructions and observing the space around us. The children will also be able to explore letters and sounds gearing them up to be amazing communicators. We will be using a phonics based session along with a range of listening and rhyming activities to allow the children to develop their communication, language and literacy skills.

01933 417193/ 07935 910819 E: ssjpreschoolfb@gmail.com Chapel Street, Stanground, PE2 8JG

Pre-School spaces available. Contact us today!

T: 01733 566700

A welcoming and friendly atmosphere awaits your child at Stanground St. John’s Pre-school. We have a wide range of excellent resources, well planned activities and scope for adventurous and imaginative play both indoors and outdoors.

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Schools

Annual Summer Concert Sir Harry Smith Community College held their annual summer concert in July.

This year the concert took place in our brand new auditorium again. During the concert we had performances from staff and students from across the whole College. The theme for the concert this year was music from film.

We had over 40 students in the show ranging from year 7 to year 13; we also had performances from a number of staff members.

We had student performances from our College band, flute ensemble, saxophone ensemble,

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rock bands and many solo acts. We also had staff performances from Fake That and Admin Abba.

We have so any talented performers within the College and it was wonderful to see so many of them performing in the concert. This show gave our students the opportunity to showcase all of the hard work and commitment they have put into music in the last year.

The concert was a great success and was attended by 200 audience members. Proceeds

from the concert will go towards purchasing new equipment for students to use in their music lessons.

We are very proud of all the students who took part in the concert, whether it was as performer or supporting the show in the technical team, well done to everyone who took part.

Our next musical concert will take place at St Mary’s Church in Whittlesey in December 2014.

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Health & Beauty

SG Monday

St Michael’s C of E Primary School, Cardea at 7.30pm

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I recently acquired myself a new job, which was a good thing, however this has opened up an entirely new world to me, the joys of the morning commute.

I was thinking...

Having spent the last 18 months of my life working an evening shift, the entire notion of rising a long time before midday is an alien concept to me. Where before, the roads were mostly empty, at least in the direction I was travelling, I have now encountered the full horror of what many call, rush hour.

their phones than they do the road, frankly I believe if I see someone doing this I should be able to punch through their window and take it off of them. I bought motorbike gloves with kevlar knuckles built into them in anticipation of this being made legal and everything.

Sometimes I think that the morning rush hour is populated mostly by professional formula one drivers, so desperate are they to shave off any second they can on their morning commute that they’ll make such questionable decisions that even Evel Knievel would label their actions as “a tad risky”, you know, if he weren’t dead. I can’t help but question the sanity of someone who is willing to make a dangerous overtake into incoming traffic in order to arrive at work a few seconds earlier, who wants to spend more time than is absolutely necessary at work anyway?

But without a doubt the most dangerous people I meet on my morning commutes are the people who appear to be utterly oblivious to the fact that they are on the road at all. I can only assume these people are still half asleep as they travel, as they seem only aware of themselves. The most recent incident involved a man in a van who looked straight at me as he pulled out onto the road and attempted to kill me, luckily I narrowly avoided this assassination attempt and completed my journey alive. This experience wasn’t the first of its kind and I’d bet the house I one day intend to buy on this not being the last time either.

At least I can vaguely understand people who blast through the traffic as fast as possible, they’re almost predictable. It’s the people travelling at 10mph below the speed limit that you really have watch out for.

These are the people even more committed to work than the daredevils I’ve already mentioned, these are the people who begin work before they’ve even arrived. I ride a motorbike, so my elevated position allows me to see into the cars of the potential murderers surrounding me. The most common offenders I spot from my position, being idiots that spend more time looking at

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Oh, and if anyone reading this is in a position of power over the roads, please for the love of god remove the traffic lights on Whittlesey Road that are next to Oakdale Avenue and Southfields school. They’re utterly hopeless, there’s an underpass literally a hundred yards down the road, everyone should use that instead.

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By Katie Lancashire, Clairvoyant and Astrologer Aries March 21-April 20 Whatever has been weighing you down and dominating your time has almost passed, but be reassured, all your effort and patience will be richly rewarded. This month your focus will be on family and loved ones, they may not say it, but they need your help and support right now, do what you can to assist.

Taurus April 21-May21 However you try and cover up your emotions and feelings this month, there’s one thing you can’t get away from, this overwhelming sensation of being frustrated and stuck in a rut. You need to be brave and bold this month and speak up, let the people/person know how you really feel.

Gemini

May 22-June 22 At last there is a breakthrough and the ball is finally rolling, you can now start to move forward with your long awaited plans, just be careful and very thorough, especially where signing paperwork is concerned.

Cancer June 23-July 23

Good news concerning a loved ones health will give you a much needed and welcome boost. A fantastic work opportunity is almost upon you, be clear with your approach and do your homework, above all, be prepared and go for it - this is your moment to shine!

Leo July 24-August 23 The planets are in your relationship zone this month - Settled? its time to decide which direction to go in next, it’s all or nothing, you don’t do half measures. Single? you are more likely to meet someone who’s a kindred spirit, which in turn, evolves into a brilliant new romance.

Virgo August 24-September 23 If you still feel like you are in limbo, ask yourself why? What is it that you are overwhelmed with or holding back from? You cannot continue to live this half life.

Maybe you are scared to address the real deep-rooted feelings/fears you have - be brave and speak up.

Libra September 24-October 23 You may have to dig deep, but the investments you make now into your happiness, future and work situation will be well worth it over the coming months.

Celebrations concerning baby news will put smiles on lots of faces!

Scorpio October 24-November 22 Life has been throwing some of its biggest challenges your way recently and you may well wonder why, and is it ever going to let up? Have faith, good things are taking shape and you are working towards a much brighter, happier and healthier future.

Sagittarius November 23-December 21 If you are fed up with your current living arrangement or property, you need to be pro-active rather than just the passenger, an ideal opportunity is right under your nose, don’t over complicate the situation. A close friend will need you support, listen and be there for them as much as you can.

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Capricorn December 22-January 20 Devoting yourself to work and investing time and money in your home, may not sound like much fun, but your efforts will pay off over the next few months. Be prepared to spread your wings farther afield regarding work, you’ll be amazed at what comes your way.

Aquarius January 21-February 19 Risqué behaviour could land you in hot water this month, as a certain object of your desire could well be spoken for. It may seem alright to flirt, just don’t lose your head and heart to someone who can’t give you honest answers.

Pisces February 20-March 20

Throw caution to the wind this month and follow your passion. Your creative juices will be in full flow by the end of the month and could even tie in with a money making opportunity. If wanting to move house, don’t be so rigid with what you are looking for, a brilliant property is right under your nose.

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For complete beginners. Stanground Library. T: 01733 864302.

Scouts 7:30pm til 9pm (10½-14yrs) Scout Hut,Thistle Drive. T: 01733 561479.

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Music for Little People British Legion Yaxley. T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk Music Bugs. sensory music classes for under fives. FREE taster.

Peterborough 1.15pm (6 mths - 4 years) and 2.15pm (0- crawling) at Riverside Pavilion Booking essential.

T: 0844 578 1015 E: peterborough@musicbugs.co.uk www.musicbugs.co.uk The Treble-Twenty Club meets each Tuesday at the Mace Road Church Hall at 2pm. for games of Scrabble, Dominoes, Triominoes, and other pastime games , come and relax and spend an hour or two with us and have a cup of tea and a biscuit. ALL WELCOME Beavers – 6:30pm til 7pm – 6-8yrs Scout hut on Thistle Drive T: 01733 561479.

Friday

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T: 01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk Music Bugs sensory music classes for under fives. FREE taster. Fridays 10am (6 months to 4 years) Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. Booking essential.

T: 0844 578 1015 E: peterborough@musicbugs.co.uk www.musicbugs.co.uk Cubs 6pm til 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 every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at The Mobility Aids Centre, 88 South Street, Stanground PE2 8EZ

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Music for Little People British legion Yaxley, and Thursday is Manor Farm Community Centre in Eye. T:01733 241947 www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk Bingo Stan, Rowing Community Centre, would be pleased to welcome anyone to a game of Bingo on Wednesdays at 2pm.

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Courier frauds are becoming more prevalent and sophisticated.

Usually the elderly are targeted. Scammers will telephone a potential victim purporting to be from their bank, from the police or other law enforcement authority. They then dupe the person into revealing their PIN and handing over their debit or credit card.

What you should know A scammer rings you, claiming to be from your Bank or the Police, saying a fraudulent payment has been spotted on your card and this needs resolving, or that someone has been arrested using your details and cards.

You may be asked to ring back using the phone number on the back of your card. This further convinces you that the call is genuine. However, the scammer keeps the line open at their end so, when you make the call, you are unknowingly connected straight back to them or their friends.

They will ask you for your PIN number or sometimes ask you to key it into your phone’s handset. YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE YOUR PIN TO ANYONE IN ANY WAY. The scammer then sends a courier or taxi to pick up your card from your home. If is possible the driver does not know they are being used as part of the scam.

Once they have your card and PIN the scammer can then spend your money.

There are many variations to this scam, one of which is where the scammer requests you to assist in a police investigation by asking you to go to your bank, withdraw a large sum of cash and take this home, where it will be collected by a courier or taxi driver.

Prevention Advice If you receive a call like this, hang up the phone. In order to clear your line from the scammer, wait at least 5 minutes before making any calls. DO NOT hand over any money as a result of this type of phone call.

Please be aware of the following Your bank or the police will NEVER ring you and tell you that they are coming to your home to pick up your card, so never hand it over to anyone who comes to collect it.

Your bank will NEVER ask you to authorise anything by entering your PIN into the telephone.

NEVER share your PIN with anyone – the only times you should use your PIN is at a cash machine or when you use a chip and PIN machine.

If you think you have been a victim of this scam, please telephone the police on 101.

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