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Welcome to Your May Issue.

Welcome to this on-line version of your favourite community lifestyle magazine. Few of us will have lived through such a period as this, responding to the lethal Covid-19 pandemic, and having to adapt our lives to new, and at times very challenging, routines, in order to keep ourselves and others virus-free. As with anything though, a positive attitude is worth its weight in gold and much of what our regular contributors are including for you here in their articles seems to bear this out.

On a personal note, I feel fortunate in that our family is together, our dog (and yours truly!) are getting more exercise than ever before, and our spirits remain high, (unlike the levels in some of our bottles!)

Keep healthy, stay safe and let’s look forward to happier times ahead.

Claire x

Welcome to this month’s magazine, I hope it gives you a small, but well-needed boost.

As Britain struggles to cope with the effects of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, it has been truly heart-warming to note how Fenland has pulled together to help each other cope during this unprecedented modernday crisis.

The leader of Fenland District Council, Chris Boden, has thanked communities across the district for joining together by supporting their neighbours, family and friends to demonstrate the true strength of Fenland’s community spirit.

Hundreds of people are being helped through the council’s COVID-19 response hub and there has also been a massive show of community support from the many frontline workers who are helping to keep essential daily services going.

I would like to pay tribute to all those who are helping to care for others in the community. When the current lockdown is eased and eventually lifted, I hope we all remember those who have helped make sure that daily life has continued, albeit it in a vastly changed way.

People of Fenland, I salute you!

Andy

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Inside Highlights 4 ............... A Poem by Laura Kelly Fanucci 6-7 .......... Gardening Tips for May 10-11 ....... Fraser Dawbarns 12 ............. March Museum with Peter Wright 18 ............. Village Life With Jayne Whytock 20-21 ..... Community Matters 22-23.......Fenland District Council 24 ............ Childhood Memories 26 ............ Chatteris Osteopaths 28-29 ... Your Children's Amazing Artwork!

30 ............ Timetable For The Kids 31 ............. Puzzle Page for Kids 32-34 .... Fireflies Forest School 37 ............ Sue Ryder Emergency Appeal 38 ............ Be Fabulous 39 ............ A Guide To Wedding Planning 40 ........... Love Yourself First 42 ............ Luna's Lockdown Diary 43 ............ COVID-19 Lockdown Quiz 44 ..............Recipe: Spicy Beef & Watercress Salad 45 ............ Trevor Langley 46-47 ... Altruism Events 50-51 ..... Business Directory

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When this is over, may we never again take for granted A handshake with a stranger, Full shelves at the store, Conversations with neighbours, A crowded cinema, Friday nights out, The taste of communion, A routine check-up, The school rush each morning, Coffee with a friend, The stadium roaring, Each deep breath, A boring Tuesday, Life itself.

When this ends, may we find that we have become more like the people we wanted to be we were called to be we hoped to be.

And, may we stay that way - better for each other because of the worst.

Laura Kelly Fanucci

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hat strange times we are living through at the moment and, with the lockdown in operation, we need to keep fit both in mind and body. What better way than to enjoy your garden, either by working in it or sitting with a cuppa (and cake!) or glass of something a little stronger, admiring your hard work? Much research has been carried out into the health and well-being benefits of gardening, the garden and green spaces.

Conclusive evidence shows that our general physical and mental health are improved and the benefits of being in the garden run much deeper than just exercise. A King’s Fund report on the health benefits of gardening found that they were broad and diverse, with research showing significant reductions in depression and anxiety and improved social functioning. Gardening can also help maintain independence and prevent cognitive decline.

Gardeners might also be delighted to learn that the number of calories burnt from thirty minutes of gardening is comparable to playing badminton, volleyball or practising yoga!

At the time of writing the weather has been amazing, I can’t remember having such a warm and sunny April and yet I have looked at records from the past few years and on a number of occasions it has been “the hottest Easter on record!” However, we do seem to have been blessed with some particularly good April weather and as many of us are at home there is plenty of time to spend in the garden or at the allotment, let’s hope it continues. The only problem is how do we get plants etc if the garden centres are closed? I have bought seeds and some summer bulbs from the supermarket, although some of them are in short supply, and Waterside Garden Centre are taking orders online – I received a delivery of compost within a few days of ordering. There are other

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companies still functioning online but stocks are low and some delivery times long, try www.gardeningexpress.co.uk or www.directseeds.co.uk I know that because we now have the time a lot of people, who do not normally grow their own, are trying their hand at growing their own produce and flowers from seeds. I took an idea from Adam Frost on Gardener’s World and planted rocket seeds in a spare disposable aluminium turkey tray that I did not use at Christmas. This started me off on a mission for any old containers I could use for growing; I found broken plastic boxes, small wooden crates etc – so long as there is sufficient drainage you can use anything – and now I have an array of ‘junk’ in a corner of the garden. You can also intersperse vegetable plants in your mixed border.

For those who do have vegetable plots or allotments, May is a very busy time and a difficult month to judge as the weather can vary: we sometimes get lulled into a false sense of security and think that summer has arrived, but watch the weather in case of late frosts and protect any tender seedlings. Also take care to harden off plants that have been grown indoors or under cover before planting. A cheap way to protect tender young plants is to use ‘bottle cloches’. Cut down the two litre plastic drinks bottles; they are useful for protecting young runner beans and peas.

Some of us only set aside a small plot for growing fruit and vegetables so to maximise your space you can try: •

Intercropping – sowing two crops in the same row, one slow and one fast growing.

Fast growing crops include Oriental salad leaves, lettuces, radishes, spring onions, spinach and spring-planted shallots. Slow growers are parsnips, sweetcorn, tomatoes, leeks, winter cabbage, cauliflower, sprouting broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

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• Catch Cropping – sowing a fast- growing crop in the brief period a plot might be empty.

Also, with the warmer weather come the pests!

To get rid of aphids try these suggestions: • Stir together one quart of water, one tsp of washing-up liquid and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

• Peppermint, spearmint and pennyroyal naturally deter aphids and ants, so plant (or put them in pots) throughout the plot.

• Plant flowers that attract the pest predators such as marigold and nasturtiums.

Black fly is a real pest on broad beans and nipping off the growing buds help or a quick blast with a hose or try one of the tips above.

Jobs to do this month include: • Earth up potatoes.

• Cover carrots with netting to stop carrot fly damage.

• Harden off and plant out vegetables sown earlier.

• Pot on growing plants.

• Put up bean and pea supports.

• Pick flowers off new strawberries to prevent them cropping in their first year.

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When watering young plants and seedlings, it is better to water less frequently but more thoroughly as this gets down to the roots. If you water lightly it may only wet the surface of the soil and the roots may be encouraged to stay near the surface where they are more likely to suffer from drought damage.

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Seeds to sow out this month are too numerous for me to list but a few include carrots, beetroot, French beans, lettuce, spring onions, salad leaves and peas.

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Try ‘succession sowing’ a small batch of seeds every two or three weeks and you should have a steady supply rather than a glut: it will also help to maximise your chances of successful germination.

• Indoors you can sow chillies, courgettes and squashes, runner beans, sweetcorn, aubergines and cabbages.

Let’s hope for some good weather for growing and planting – enjoy!

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A King’s Fund report on the health benefits of gardening found that they were broad and diverse, with research showing significant reductions in depression and anxiety and improved social functioning.

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COVID-19 Briefing: Child Contact During The Coronavirus Lockdown As part of the measures the Government has introduced to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, a lockdown has been brought into force to limit the spread of the virus. Whilst any measures to tackle the growing public health crisis are welcome, it does raise questions as to how separated parents can maintain as normal a routine as possible for their children.

The March 23rd lockdown When parents separate, it is important for the children of the family to maintain relationships with both parents, through regularly spending time with them. This situation became more complicated on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 after the Government announced the ‘Rules on Staying at Home and Away from Others’. These rules only allow a person, and this includes children, to leave the house for essential shopping, daily exercise, medical need or to attend essential work. Parents will want to act in the best interests of their children and therefore may be confused by the best course of action. Abiding by The Stay at Home Rules will help to keep their children safe, but they will not want to disrupt any previously agreed arrangement with the other parent, knowing that keeping to a regular contact schedule is also in their children’s best interests.

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It is not clear at the moment with it having been extended for at least another three weeks on April 16th.

The difficulty is that given the unprecedented nature and sheer scale of the pandemic, it is not clear how long the effects of COVID-19 will last.

Maintaining contact wherever possible Many parents are understandably worried about travel and contact amid the current coronavirus lockdown but contact between children and their non-resident parent should continue to take place as far as possible.

The Government has confirmed through its published guidance that contact can and should continue,

notwithstanding other travel and social restrictions that have been put in place.

What if we suspect infection at either household?

Just because there is an exception to the mandatory ‘stay at home’ requirement, it does not mean that children have to move between homes. In these unusual times, separated parents will need, more than ever, to work openly and constructively with each other to ensure the welfare of their children is met. Clearly if one parent, or members of their household, is showing symptoms or has been in contact with somebody who is showing symptoms, it may be appropriate to temporarily suspend face-to-face contact, to prevent the risk of infection. Should that be necessary, it will be important to ‘make up for this’, through regular and meaningful telephone calls and sessions on video chat apps such as Facetime and Skype. The key message is that, in circumstances where coronavirus restrictions cause the letter of a court order to be varied, the spirit of the order should still be upheld by both parents making safe alternative arrangements for the children.

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Freight Train Incident At Murrow

by Peter Wright (on behalf of March & District Museum)

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t Murrow, the single line M&GN crossed the double line GN&GE on the level. Early in the morning of Thursday, November 26th, 1925 the LNER signal box was manned by relief signalman C. Walkerley of Cambridge. Approaching from Wisbech was an M&GN goods train bound for Peterborough with M&GN Lynn crew of driver Burton and fireman Collins running under clear signals. Imagine their shock when confronted with a train crossing in front of them on the other line!

uninjured. Ten wagons of the Peterborough train and five of the Whitemoor train were all piled up as many as three deep. Many of the trucks were smashed to matchwood and, in some cases, it was only the wheels and frames that remained.

An eyewitness described the wreckage as being ‘as high as a house’. The wagon contents were scattered all around with corn, oilcake, lime and other commodities laying about in considerable quantities. Luckily, a wagon of petrol that was in one of the trains was undamaged although wagons nearby were.

The other train was a Doncaster to Whitemoor goods with the March crew of driver H. Asplin and fireman C. Goodman. The train for Whitemoor also approached with the distant and inner home signals signal at clear but then Asplin saw signalman Walkerley on the ground waving a red lamp and the outer home signal at danger. The driver applied his engine brake but could not stop before the crossing.

The March breakdown crane was called and arrived soon afterwards with March Locomotive Shed Master Jonah Bodger. The Peterborough North crane was also called to assist. Wreckage was moved and deposited by the line side.

The ‘up’ main line was cleared by 8.08am and all debris was removed by 9.30am. There was apparently minimal damage to the track.

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Initial speculation regarding the cause suggested snow had clogged the LNER signals. Presumably, they had not restored to danger after the passage of the previous train.

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ell, since my last article the world has changed for everyone. From taking so much for granted we are now in a situation where even the basic things like seeing family and friends, going shopping etc, have altered beyond anything we ever thought possible.

In our lovely village of Wimblington the traffic has almost stopped, the church is closed, the school is only open for children of key workers and the pub and Parkfield are not places to socialise but now are offering takeaway/delivery services for meals.

The only sounds you hear are the birds and the occasional lawnmower.

People are taking daily exercise and walking their dogs, but you don’t stop and chat anymore; you just wave from across the road and wish everyone well and to keep safe.

The internet that we so often moan about has now become a vital part of life, from online shopping, doctor appointments, to being the only way many of us can still see family on things like FaceTime and Skype. Facebook has become many people’s only way to keep connected with their friends and to find out information on what is happening in the village and beyond.

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of volunteers who will pick up medication from the doctors and do essential shopping for us.

In times like this, people you have never met before or even spoken to have been leaving treats on people’s doorsteps. From boxes of homemade cakes, to bunches of flowers. If you are lucky enough to still be able to go for a walk you will see fences painted to look like rainbows, windows with children’s drawings in, and every Thursday those that are able come out of their houses to join in the National ‘Clap for the NHS’. We shout across the road to neighbours wishing them well and then retreat indoors to once again hope and pray that soon this will be over and normal life can once again start.

As in most communities across the country, we have our share of key workers, who despite the risk to themselves, are continuing to go to work. Whether it’s in our hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, supermarkets, delivering goods, post and newspapers, shopkeepers, prison workers, police, and fire-fighters, gas and electricity workers, teachers... they go out each day to keep us safe and well.

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people to take part in the consultation and help shape the future of the station.”

MARCH STATION IMPROVEMENTS ON TRACK March is featured in a multi-million-pound regeneration programme for Fenland’s railway stations. Just weeks after the installation of new platform waiting shelters at Manea and Whittlesea stations, plans to redesign and improve the layout of Platform 1 buildings at March Railway Station are moving full steam ahead.

Both projects are part of the £9.5 million Fenland Stations Regeneration Project funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and driven by Fenland District Council on behalf of the Hereward Community Rail Partnership.

Mayor James Palmer, of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, said: “We’re investing heavily in Fenland rail services, and that money is all about creating a better journey for passengers along this line. Whether it’s fit-for-purpose new buildings at March, or shelters at Whittlesea and Manea, it’s fantastic to get improvements that make a difference to people’s travel and will help the area feature more on the tourist map. I hope as many people as possible will have their say on the options for March’s platform, choosing a 21st century style that works for the community and its history.”

Alan Neville, customer and community engagement manager at Greater Anglia which manages March Railway Station, said: “We’re delighted to work with the Hereward Line Community Rail Partnership and the funding partners to breathe new life into March station, helping to secure the building’s future and bring it back into use for the benefit of rail passengers and the community.”

A consultation on the Platform 1 buildings at March Station has now been launched to seek people’s views on three different layout design options.

The main entrance to Platform 1 remains the same throughout the three designs, but there are different options for the location and size of the waiting room, ticket office and toilets, as well as space for the creation of a new shop or business premises.

Public consultation events are unable to go ahead due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic but people can have their say via an online survey at: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/marchstation The survey runs until Saturday, May 9th.

Cllr Chris Seaton, Fenland District Council’s portfolio holder for transport, said: “The existing layout of buildings on Platform 1 does not make the best use of the available space. The rooms also look tired and are in need of improvement to meet the standard of a modern-day railway station.

“March Railway Station is recognised as a building of significant local interest with historical charm and character that is important to the local community.

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NEW TREES FURTHER ENHANCE LOCAL PARK Ten new oak trees have been planted at The Avenue Park, March, thanks to the kind donations of local residents and businesses.

Prior to the lockdown, members of the community gathered in the park to lend a hand and plant the ten young trees, offering a welcome boost to the natural beauty of the area and encouraging local wildlife.

The trees were donated by Gary Harradine, Mark Purser, Snowmountain Enterprises Ltd, March Woodland Group, Mr Adam, Oliver Skoulding, the late Peter Skoulding MBE, Mr and Mrs Pearson, Doctor Tree and Cllr Robert White.

Mayor of March, Cllr Rob Skoulding, said: “An ancient Greek proverb says that a society grows great when people plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in and I’m truly proud to have done my part to help create a better environment for future generations.”

The planting of these trees follows on from seven oak trees which were also planted at The Avenue Park in December 2019. Cllr Skoulding was keen to further enhance the area, which he represents on both the town and district councils, and approached Fenland District Council for permission to plant the trees on its land.

Any local businesses interested in sponsoring the planting of new trees across Fenland can contact the council’s parks and open spaces team at park&openspaces@fenland.gov.uk MAY 2020

TRIBUTE TO LOCAL COUNCILLOR Fenland District Council’s official flag flew at half-mast at Fenland Hall in March as a mark of respect to Whittlesey councillor Alan Bristow (pictured), who died last month (April).

He served on Fenland District Council and Whittlesey Town Council representing the Lattersey Ward, and lost his life to an aggressive brain tumour.

Father to Peterborough MP Paul Bristow, Alan was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather.

Described by his son as a “proud, determined and a born leader”, Alan had been a nurse, NHS manager, soldier, trade unionist and latterly a local politician.

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Fenland Joins Together During Coronavirus Crisis medicines and other supplies, and friendly phone calls for anyone feeling lonely, by providing details of local voluntary groups and services which can help. It can also provide information on coronavirus advice and guidance.

The hub also liaises with other statutory, voluntary and community organisation partners to ensure other needs, including health and social care, are met as quickly as possible.

Messages and letters of thanks and colourful children’s drawings are brightening up the days of frontline council staff (pictured below).

Here’s a flavour of just some of the messages received:

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he leader of Fenland District Council has thanked communities across the district for joining together and providing “a real lifeline” to the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.

Cllr Chris Boden said people’s support for their neighbours, family and friends has been overwhelming and heartwarming, demonstrating the true strength of Fenland’s community spirit.

Hundreds of people are also being helped through the council’s COVID-19 response hub – with more than 1000 calls being handled in just two weeks.

Cllr Boden said: “It is more important than ever that we work together to support those who are alone and in need of help during this pandemic.

“Thanks to your young collector today for our conversation via sign language checking I am OK. Stay safe” – Sylvia, on council refuse collectors.

“That’s brilliant. Thank you so much. That’s a huge weight lifted for us and our business.” – Tom, on confirmation of receiving a Business Support Grant.

“Thank you so much for everything” – a 94-year-old March man, on receiving medication and food shopping via the council’s COVID-19 response hub.

The response hub is open six days week, from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 12noon on Saturdays. Requests for help can be made on 01354 654321 or via email at: covid19@fenland.gov.uk

“We are working with eighty-three different agencies including the voluntary and community sector, town and parish councils, and businesses, to help deliver our response hub. The hundreds of people that have called the hub have been able to find a reassuring voice at the end of the phone and find solutions to the issues they are facing, thanks to this magnificent partnership working.

“And there are thousands more who are being supported by their neighbours, family and friends.

People are reaching out to offer help, providing a real lifeline to those who live alone or are selfisolating. To all the volunteers, groups, agencies, and individuals who are helping us get through this together, I thank you.”

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Are you looking to help those in self-isolation?

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If so, here are some handy forms that you can fill in, cut out and give to those you feel might need help during this time. IMPORTANT: Before touching this form, please ensure you have washed your hands because if somebody is in self-isolation, then they may be vulnerable to catching the virus. As a community magazine we encourage and thank all those who would like to help.

Hello! If you are

self-isolating, I can help.

My name is: I live locally at: My phone number is:

If you are self-isolating due to COVID-19 I could help you with:

Businesses Urged To Claim Support Grants Fenland businesses that have not yet applied for a coronavirus business support grant are being urged to put in a claim.

Fenland District Council has so far paid out more than £10 million worth of the Government grants to 929 businesses.

But around 650 eligible businesses have still to apply and they are now being urged to act quickly to ensure they get the financial support to which they are entitled.

Businesses which have received a letter or email from the council about the grant funding are being urged to respond. Businesses which have not been contacted, but still think they are eligible for a grant, can make a claim by downloading the necessary documentation from the council’s website at: www.fenland.gov.uk/ coronavirusbusinessgrants Any businesses needing help or advice in completing their declarations can contact the council on 01354 654321 or email: covid19. businessgrants@fenland.gov.uk Business advice, plus answers to frequently asked questions, is also available on the council’s website at: www.fenland.gov.uk/ coronavirusbusinessadvice MAY 2020

Picking up shopping  Posting mail  A friendly phone call  Urgent supplies  Just call or text me and I will do my best to help you (for free!)

Coronavirus is contagious. Please take every precaution to ensure you are spreading only kindness. Avoid physical contact (keep a 2m distance). Wash your hands regularly.

Items should be left on your doorstep.

Hello! If you are self-isolating, I can help.

My name is: I live locally at: My phone number is:

If you are self-isolating due to COVID-19 I could help you with: Picking up shopping  Posting mail  A friendly phone call  Urgent supplies  Just call or text me and I will do my best to help you (for free!)

Coronavirus is contagious. Please take every precaution to ensure you are spreading only kindness. Avoid physical contact (keep a 2m distance). Wash your hands regularly.

Items should be left on your doorstep.

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Some Thoughts on my Childhood.

1937 - 1947. Mr Robert Boothman May 24th, my birthday, was a Monday. I first knew this because my maternal grandmother was hanging out the washing when she received the news. Monday in those days was washday.

Washing was done by hand, usually in a tub known as a copper. When the washing was deemed clean, it was removed from the copper and wrung by twisting or squeezing between two rollers, the principal components of a mangle. Early models were hand-operated; later models had the rollers driven by electricity - no spin-drying in those days! Finally, the wet washing would be hung out to dry in the back yard - weather permitting. If the weather was bad, the washing would be arranged on an articulated frame, known as a “clothes horse”, and dried in front of the fire. fi The next stage was the ironing, where there were two types of iron, a flat iron heated on the fire, or an electric iron. The temperature was gauged by spitting on it and observing the force with which it spat back! No thermostats. At some stage, the clothes would be examined for faults which needed repairing. Socks were always of wool and heels might need darning.

Finally, an airing, to ensure total dryness.

In 1946, we moved to a village called Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire, which was idyllic - playing in the street, hopscotch, cricket, football, and a lovely swimming pool where I learned to swim. There was little traffic and nothing to endanger our lives. I went to the village school, headed by a one-legged master. maste He taught me copperplate writing, and it was here that I learned the basics of English and Arithmetic, the “three Rs” (reading, writing and ’rithmetic). There were two classrooms, heated during the winter by coke stoves. The classes were mixed, but and the girls had their own cloakrooms cloak inside toilets. The boys' toilets were outside!

The village had a popular fish and chip shop which sold only fish and chips to take away. We were urged to hurry home, but one day Dad became suspicious and caught us dawdling while enjoying the contents of the paper bag.

He was furious and threw the bag and its th contents into a bin, marched us home, tanned our bottoms and sent us to an early bed! To this day I will not eat on the street!

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Connect with Care Network!

During these challenging times our Community Navigators can help you find local support. This includes access to our Help at Home essential shopping and our Wellbeing Phoneline services Speak to your local Fenland Coordinator today on 01354 695208 To learn more or donate to our Covid-19 response services please visit www.care-network.org.uk/ or call 01954 211 919

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Staying Fit and Healthy from Home As a result of the country being placed in lockdown, we are having to adapt and try to work in different ways.

Chatteris osteopath, Lee Harvey, explores ways to keep us as fit and healthy as possible within the confines of our own home.

Don’t overdo it!

Homeworking

So, overall, the message is to keep moving to stay healthy, but try not to overdo it – transition gradually into new activities and exercises.

Although the best way to avoid pain and stiffness is generally to move more, remember the mantra ‘little and often’ and don’t go overdoing things. The garden may well need digging, or that fence may need painting but don’t go doing it all at once. Break these jobs up into bite-size chunks as your body won’t be used to doing them. Also, as people may be Keep moving unable to do their usual exercise routine, they It may sound like a very simple concept, but may decide to do something completely one of the key tips to avoid pain and stiffness different at home instead. For example, is to keep ourselves moving as much as we someone who swims three times a week for can. This doesn’t mean we have to be doing forty-five minutes may decide to dust off the online fitness and workout classes 24/7; rather, old treadmill in the garage to carry on with we should try to avoid being in any one their regime; however, this could lead to pain position for too long. We all know our bodies and injury as their body will just not be used to start to ‘protest’ if we sit for too long in ‘p it. Taking up running instead is fine; however, uncomfortable positions (such as on a coach they should transition up to the full forty-five or an aircraft) but this even applies if we sit for minutes session over the course of ten to a long period of time in supposedly twelve weeks. ‘comfortable’ positions. I’m sure most of us have experienced pain and stiffness just Lee is currently running a weekly Facebook getting off the sofa of an evening. Think ‘little live event called Quiz Bodz, which is a and often’ here he - just getting up and moving ‘lockdown’ quiz aimed at five to around every thirty to forty minutes can help ten-year-olds about the human body. He is to alleviate a lot of the pains and stiffness that also running other live events on Facebook to would otherwise be building up. help people through the current crisis.

Lots of people will now be working from home from a multitude of potential makeshift ‘workspaces’ around the home. These will include working with a laptop on the bed, working at the kitchen table, the breakfast bar, etc – none of which are likely to have undergone any rigorous ergonomic assessment! If this sounds like your situation and you’re wondering which of these places would be best for you, then my tip would be to use all of them. Try mixing it up and work in a number of different places over the course of a day. This way your body will be moving much more and be far less prone to ‘protest’ as described above.

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Lee Harvey is a registered Osteopath and Clinic Director of the Chatteris Osteopaths clinic (www.chatterisosteopaths.co.uk ).

For more information about this, along with other regular tips and ideas, visit them at the Chatteris Osteopaths page on Facebook.

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Timetable for the Kids!

Celebrities across the nation have put their heads together to help kids at home during the coronavirus outbreak.

See just some of the amazing classes available online, below!

9am - PE with The Bodycoach Joe Wicks!

(See Joe’s YouTube channel).

10am - Music with Myleene Klass #myleenesmusicklass on YouTube.

11am - English with David Waaiams worldofdavidwaaiams.com/elevenses.

1pm - Maths with Carol Vorderman

Free for children aged 4 - 11. See themathsfactor.com.

4pm - Geography with Ben Fogle (See Ben’s Instagram).

5.30pm - Home Economics with Jamie Oliver (See Jamie’s YouTube channel).

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Kids Wordsearch CAN YOU FIND THESE WORDS HIDDEN IN THE GRID? THEY’RE ALL RELATED TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS! Garden

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A LABRACADABRADOR! Why did the banana go to the doctor?

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There is no doubt that what is happening in the world right now is heartbreaking, scary and unpredictable. Those little people in our lives whose world has come crashing down; their schools have closed, their hobbies and clubs have been put on hold and their routines have been flipped upside down. It is now that they need us, adults, more than ever.

But what is important is that everyone's journey will be different, and everyone's journey will be the right one for them.

My background is Primary school teaching, backg and now a Forest School leader. I was a teacher in a specialist autism school for many years, but now I have escaped the classroom and I run the Forest School, alongside running my own business too, FIreflies Forest School. I believe most skills, concepts and understanding can usually be learnt more lea naturally and organically outdoors. Allowing a child to guide their learning is one of the most important opportunities I believe we can give a child.

As parents, we have all got a marathon ahead of us over the coming months and will need to find a new “normal”. Whilst all marathons are 26.2 miles long, the way each person runs their marathon is unique, the experience is unpredictable, their training plans are all individual and everyone's story is their own. Yet no one's marathon is wrong or less influential than another, just a different journey. What we parents have to decide over the coming weeks and months is just how we will reach the end of our marathon.

Some parents may have designed amazingly detailed and structured timetables which they will follow to the minute, others may try to teach creatively through crafts and more child-led learning, some families will use this time to let their children delve into their interests; maybe in something they don't usually get the chance to, whilst others will just aim to get through the day, with fed and watered children who haven’t caused quite as much havoc in the house as yesterday!

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Most National Curriculum subjects can all be enhanced and taught outdoors and through their interests, without needing any worksheets or computer programs. As a Forest School leader, I prioritise giving the children opportunities to learn independence, resilience, confidence and a variety of skills such as carving, fire fi lighting, knots and natural art.

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There is an abundance of amazing online websites that are offering free subscriptions at the moment, along with many fantastic Facebook pages and groups full of parents sharing ideas, many personal trainers doing online PE live videos, zoos doing live tours and much more!

Along with the obvious physical health benefits, it is important for children’s mental and emotional wellbeing that they can move around, ‘let off steam’ and express their natural vitality through play. Outdoor play in open space – within the public health parameters – I feel is just as essential or even more important than the National Curriculum mo right now.

However, play is such a wonderful thing and Howeve really shouldn't be underestimated – remember, they are never “just playing”.

I'm trying to do as much outside as I can (while I can!)...making bird feeders, bug hunts, learning new skills such as whittling and sawing, making art with natural materials, den building, mud play, nature data collections which can then be used to draw graphs and cover maths objectives, write poems about the garden and what the children can spot, ga learning and most of all … PLAY. Our children have such busy timetables with school, clubs and hobbies, so when do they usually get this amount of time to immerse themselves in child-led play?

The current government guidance around self-isolating, shielding and social distancing must be adhered to; however, we can still include ‘going for a walk outdoors if you stay more than two metres from others’, and I was pleased to hear the Chief Medical Officer’s recent remark, that “it is important that children still exercise, enjoy themselves and child play outside”.

Crucially, the play gives children a taste of being in control, of having some choice in their everyday lives. Playing gives them space and time to reconcile themselves to – and make sense of – an uncertain world, especially needed at times like this! On top of this, through playing, children are powerful subconsciously exploring their powe emotional responses to what is happening around them.

Space and opportunity to play is essential for children’s mental and emotional wellbeing, social connectedness and resilience. Of course, children can still enjoy play indoors; and there are lots of websites and social media pages for resources and suggestions from play practitioners on how best to support indoor play.

Open-ended play activities: - Den-building in nearby green space, or the home or garden (could go on for weeks).

- Chalking on the pavement.

- Junk modelling (eg the infinite possibilities of the cardboard box).

- Dressing-up.

- Preparing and putting on shows.

- Weird or re-worked sports (one-legged table tennis, blindfold cricket, indoor boules).

- Silly games where whe the rules can be changed at any time, by anyone, but the change has to be made before the next move is made.

- Inspiration from nature and the elements: bug hunts, cloud watching.

- Painting and hiding rocks in homes and gardens, or parks or public spaces.

- Making up stories and adventures using adventu action figures and favourite toy animals.

- Turning household objects into characters.

- Take-it-in-turns storytelling.

Policy For Play recently wrote an article about how the current pandemic could potentially limit or impact on play. We all know that children need and benefit from time and space outside. Healthy regular exercise is as vital for them as it is for adults. Public Health England (2018) identifies that ‘ensuring all children are as active as possible throughout child childhood is important for population health … this activity can include all forms of active play’.

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Just a little advice for parents to remain sane, whilst also ensuring your children are continuing to learn and be happy: - Try to follow the children’s lead and stay in touch with their levels of interest and engagement.

- Don’t be afraid to step back and watch, and just let them get on with it. Being able to take a back seat or even dip out altogether can be a win-win.

This may go against the grain of ‘keeping children occupied’ with structured activities, learning support etc. As outdoor learning expert and ex-head teacher Juliet Robertson said on Twitter, “it requires a different way of thinking and being as a family.” However, we are not saying it is ‘free play or the highway’.

There The is time and space for both.

But just remember, this is YOUR marathon, however, your family chooses to get through this challenge is unique to you and try not to compare your journey to others, what works for you is right for YOU. It is much easier for a teacher to get the children on track with learning goals and the National Curriculum if their mental health is healthy. Just don't forget fo to let them have extended periods to just “be” and play.

I will be sharing some ideas for outdoor, nature-based activities over the next few weeks and months, so please give my Facebook page a follow.

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SUE RYDER THORPE HALL HOSPICE LAUNCHES CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY APPEAL Sue Ryder, the national healthcare charity, has launched a Coronavirus Emergency Appeal.

Locally, the charity runs Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, which is the only specialist palliative care inpatient unit in Peterborough.

Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice provides care and support for people with life-limiting conditions and their families across the local region, including the Deepings, Bourne, Wisbech, Whittlesey, March and the surrounding areas.

Before the coronavirus struck, statutory funding only covered approximately one third of the costs involved in running the charity’s end of life care. Sue Ryder bridged that gap with fundraising efforts and income from its 450 shops nationwide.

Joely Garner, head of hospice fundraising at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, said: “With fundraising events now cancelled and all of our charity shops closed, the coronavirus crisis is having a big impact on our funding.

“We are facing something we have never faced before, which is why Sue Ryder has launched an Emergency Appeal. We were relieved to hear the

recent announcement that the Government will help to support hospices such as ours with some funding. Together, this will go some way to plug the gap in our funding – but not all the way.

“Our doctors and nurses are working hard to provide end of life care, and we are still reliant on the public’s support to help keep our services running.

We are still asking the public to give what they can afford; every little really does help and every pound could make a difference.”

Find out more at: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ ThorpeHallEmergencyAppeal You can also get in touch by emailing Thorpe.Fundraising@sueryder. org or calling 01733 225 996.

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Why you should hire a make-up artist for your wedding day...

by Lauren Siddons

You have bought the perfect wedding dress and booked the ideal venue. You’re planning the party of the century but don’t forget about yourself.

Hiring a make-up artist may seem like an ‘extra’ expense. However, if you pay for a lesson and then buy all the make-up on top of that (that you probably won’t use again) in an attempt to do a DIY make-up job, then it may well be cheaper to hire an artist.

Here are my top reasons for booking a make-up artist for your wedding day: Be stress free on your big day Everyone is bound to get a little nervous while getting ready for their wedding day and trying to apply a top quality make-up application that looks not only flawless in person, but in pictures as well is a hard job to tackle but this is where having a professional comes in handy. An on-location make-up artist will come to your location of choice and create an environment where you will feel totally relaxed.

Make-up tricks to help you look your best A properly trained artist will know how to highlight your best features, whether it’s your flawless skin, high cheekbones, kissable lips or sparkling eyes.

They also know how to camouflage and cover up techniques to adequately conceal the flaws in your skin without caking on tons of products.

Make-up artists know how to choose the colours best for you and your unique colouring and are equipped with the proper tools and knowledge needed to bring out your best features for your wedding day.

Be camera ready As a make-up artist, myself, I keep my kit stocked with make-up designed to look amazing when photographed. Experienced make-up artists will sculpt your face using contouring techniques to add the illusion of depth in two dimensional

photographs and in real life. Professionally done wedding make-up will guarantee you looking beautiful under any light.

Long lasting wear When you a hire a make-up artist you won’t have to worry about your make-up wearing off during your entire wedding day. By utilising specialised products such as primers, setting sprays and powders, make-up artists will give you a long lasting make-up look.

No-one is left out As well as pampering you, an artist can create a unique, yet universal look for your whole bridal party. A good artist will manage some sort of schedule for the morning of your wedding day to ensure everyone is ready in plenty of time.

You are worth it You will be looking at your wedding photographs for the rest of your life so hire someone who specialises in make-up for photography. A professional make-up artist makes it his or her job to make sure that the bride is the most important face of the day!

Lauren x

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So, you’re Engaged...What’s Next?

Huge congratulations!

One of the most romantic, memorable and exciting times of your life. As a venue stylist of many years, I often get asked, “How do we start the planning process?”; “When should I buy a dress?”; “Where should I get married?”

Well, here is my stress-free guide to wedding planning!

Firstly, I think it’s really important to take time to invest in researching the overall theme and the “look” that you dream of, whether it’s a wedding abroad, outdoors, at a hotel or in a village hall. Also, visualise the decor and styling that you love - a rustic look, an elegant, grand themed wedding etc, as this will make it easier when choosing what venues to view. You want the whole wedding and theme to blend seamlessly.

Agree on a sensible budget. Be sensible when it comes to your wedding budget – only spend what you can afford. You can have an amazing wedding, whatever your budget … trust me!

Decide whether you want a civil or religious wedding ceremony. This can shape your choice of venue – you could go to a wedding venue with a church nearby, or a venue that is licensed to hold a civil ceremony.

View and book your venue. Start looking for your venue when you have an idea of how much you have to spend, how many guests you want and what kind of ceremony you’ll be having. Make sure you have a list of important questions to ask your wedding venue, so there are no surprises later on. If you're you' opting for a venue that is licensed to hold the civil ceremony, ask if they use one room for the whole event or two rooms. This makes a big difference for venue stylists.

Book your church and registrar. If you’ve decided on a church wedding, you’ll need to book the church, and if you’re having a civil ceremony you’ll need to book the registrar. Make sure they’re available on the same day you have your venue booked for! Some venues can help you with this process. p

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Draft a rough guest list. Writing a guest list can be a bit stressful, but if you figure out what size venue you need and how much money you can allocate, you can easily get quotes online and then view the ones that match your budget.

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“Love Yourself First” Depression and anxiety are an ever-increasing mental health problem, not just in the UK, but globally. A large percentage of people have one of these mental health conditions, due to how they feel that they need to ‘look’, one of those people being me.

I am a fully insured insu and qualified beauty therapist, offering services ranging from eyelash extensions to facials and waxing. I believe treatments like these play a key part in improving one's wellbeing in the 21st century.

As well as a beauty therapist making sure su a client looks, and more importantly feels great, sometimes I take on the role of “agony aunt”, with many clients feeling they can open up to their hairdresser or beauty therapists, without being judged.

You have your two/three-week appointment and I don’t know about other beauticians, but I enjoy listening to my clients’ stories and life updates. It is a privilege to know Studio M Beauty is a safe haven, somewhere you can relax.

I am mobile and in the process of creating a p salon, where I can provide the ultimate beauty experience. I know when I visit clients’ homes that I may be the only person they have seen recently, so I make it my goal to not only make them feel pampered but to know I’m also there as a listening ear.

From getting your nails done to having your hair washed and blow-dried, these are a massive confidence boost and they can help you feel more positive.

Remember, you should always try to love Remembe yourself first and to try to look good, because you want to, not because society wants you to!

So, if you're you' feeling down and need a little pick-me-up in these testing times, set aside a pamper night just for you. Run a bath, pop on a face mask and a hair mask whilst you shave your legs (yes, shave – I know, I miss waxing too!)

Grab a book or turn tu on your fave Netflix series and paint those fingers and toes!

Trust me, that little bit of self-care will make the world of difference (and pass at least two hours).

Head over to my Instagram page @studiombeauty_ and keep up-to-date with what you can do at home. I'll be posting regularly to give you some ideas to treat yourself at home and I will be waiting with open arms to welcome you to Studio M when this is all over.

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omething's changed around here lately, but I can't put my paw on what it is... the Hoomans that I live with are ALWAYS HOME – I mean, ALL OF THEM, ALL OF THE TIME! Hooman Dad used to leave the house every morning and then come back again at feeding time at the end of the day but now, instead of leaving in his car, he walks up to the end of the garden and goes into what looks like a huge, wooden kennel – I think I've heard them call it the 'offiss'? Dunno, just looks like a big posh kennel to me!

He comes back into the house for feeds occasionally during the day and sometimes I go up there to see him and ask if he wants to play but he usually just tries to get me to lie down in the kennel while he does whatever it is that he's doing – boring! I then whine for a bit until he lets me out – doesn't normally take long.

Walks are way more fun at the moment though! We all go together – Hooman Dad, Hooman Mum and the two smaller Hoomans (although sometimes they don't seem to want to go and they make loud, whining noises which seem to make Hooman Mum and Hooman Dad a bit cross). But anyway, off we go, to all my favourite places like the fields or by the river. We used to stop and meet other Hoomans and their dogs along the way but now we seem to give everyone else that we see a wide berth... I mean, I know I sometimes smell a bit but I'm pretty sure it's not that bad?!

So, all in all, home life is pretty good – I'm getting loads more attention! Before 'the change', a lot of the time it was just me and Hooman Mum at home. Her 'offiss' is in the house and when she would go in there, I would just go and have a nap somewhere

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nearby (sometimes on the sofa when she wasn't looking).

She seems ok but I think the two smaller Hoomans can be quite disobedient and they ask for food way more than I do! They ask for something called 'a snack' A LOT during the day... Hooman Mum sometimes lets them have one but this is usually accompanied by an eye roll and some muttering under her breath which I can't understand but it sounds a bit like 'for duck's sake' – I don't know what ducks have to do with snacks but I've seen them down by the river before... maybe they're always hungry too?

Hooman Mum seems to cheer up when she opens a big bottle of something red. I don't know what it is but her and Hooman Dad often sit and have a few glasses of it in the evening when the smaller Hoomans have gone upstairs for the night (although they do sometimes come back down and ask for another snack and then the eye rolling starts up again).

One thing I am a bit sad about though is the change when someone delivers something to the house... I used to love hearing a knock at the door because it usually meant there was someone new to meet and sniff and get a fuss from but now, no one stops long enough to say hello or pat me on the head! I'm a Labrador for goodness sake – I have an unflappable desire to be everyone's friend but I can't even get close... I have heard the Hoomans use the words 'social distancing' a lot lately and wonder if this is what they mean? Whatever it is, I hope things go back to normal soon before we all go barking mad...

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LOCKDOWN QUIZ Which professor is currently England’s Chief Medical Officer?

20) Geographically, what do Boris Johnson and Donald Trump have in common?

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At the time of the lockdown, by how many points did Liverpool lead the English Premiership table?

21) Edinburgh is further east than Bristol: true or false?

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Who is the former communications chief for the Conservative party and why would she have been so pleased to see Boris Johnson recover from COVID-19?

23) What colour jersey is worn in the Tour de France cycle race by the best ranked young rider (under 25)?

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How did the Queen get round the lockdown to distribute this year’s Maundy money?

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What appeared on our roads for the first time on March 1st 2020?

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Who recently performed in Milan Cathedral to an audience of no one?

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Which English cricketer was recently announced as one of Wisden’s 5 ‘Cricketers of the Year’ for 2020, (and it’s not Ben Stokes)?

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Which Englishman is currently the world’s top-ranking snooker player?

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How is the Italian city of Firenze more commonly known by British travellers?

10) Which parliamentary constituency does Boris Johnson represent? Is it a) Henley, b) Westminster or c) Uxbridge and South Ruislip?

22) How old will the Queen be on April 21st 2020?

24) Who is the present Chancellor of the Exchequer?

25) Name the two previous holders of this office.

26) Which World Cup winning rugby union scrum half plays for Sale Sharks?

27) How many balls are on the table at the start of a game of pool?

28) Which popular seaside resort has a postcode beginning with the letters FY? 29) Who started trading in the UK in 1990 and plan to have 1,200 outlets here by 2025?

30) In 1975, North America’s highest peak had its name changed, from Mount McKinley to what?

31) Name Gerry Marsden’s coronary-sounding backing group of the 1960s.

32) Who is the current Poet Laureate and how long will he remain in post?

11) Which famous young lady’s middle names are Tintin, Eleonora, Ernman?

33) Whereabouts in the UK is the highest triangulation pillar (“trig point”)?

12) What names did the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge give to their third child?

34) In which continent are the capital cities Asuncion, Georgetown and Cayenne?

13) In which sport would Megan Rapinoe try to beat fellow American Karen Bardsley?

35) Which Cornish seaside town, now housing the Tate Gallery, was home to artist Ben Nicholson and sculptor Barbara Hepworth?

14) What nationality was the artist Frida Kahlo?

15) With a population of 5,696 Vaduz is the capital of which country?

16) When was the final section of the M25 opened and how far is it all the way round?

17) What nationality was composer Frederic Chopin?

18) The joint-winner of 2019’s Booker Prize with “The Testaments” had much earlier written “The Handmaid’s Tale”. Who is she?

19) Serena Williams has won more Grand Slam singles titles than Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic combined – true or false?

36) Through which 4 capital cities (3 beginning with the letter B) does the River Danube flow?

37) Name the six actors who have played James Bond in films?

38) Name the three USA states beginning with the letter C. 39) Complete the following musical pairings: a) Simon and … b) Chas and … c) Daryl Hall and … .

40) Who wrote a) On the Road, b) The Road to Wigan Pier, c) The Long and Winding Road?

ANSWERS: 1) Chris Whitty; 2) 25; 3) Carrie Symonds and she’s his fiancée; 4) It was sent by post; 5) Vehicles with a ‘20’ registration plate; 6) Andrea Bocelli; 7) Jofra Archer; 8) Judd Trump; 9) Florence; 10) c; 11) Greta Thunberg; 12) Louis, Arthur, Charles; 13) Soccer; 14) Mexican; 15) Liechtenstein; 16) 1986, 117 miles; 17) Polish; 18) Margaret Atwood; 19) True; 20) They were both born in New York; 21) False; 22) 94; 23) White; 24) Rishi Sunak; 25) Sajid Javid and Philip Hammond; 26) Faf de Klerk; 27) 16; 28) Blackpool; 29) Aldi; 30) Denali; 31) The Pacemakers; 32) Simon Armitage, 10 years; 33) Ben Nevis; 34) South America; 35) St Ives; 36) Budapest, Belgrade, Bratislava, Vienna; 37) Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig; 38) California, Colorado, Connecticut; 39) Garfunkel, Dave, John Oates; 40) Jack Kerouac, George Orwell, Paul McCartney.

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SPICY BEEF AND WATERCRESS SALAD Ingredients

For the salad (serves 2): 1 bunch watercress, torn into pieces 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, deseeded and thinly sliced 300g beef sirloin, trimmed Pinch of salt 1tsp black peppercorns, crushed 1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced For the dressing: 2tbsp white wine vinegar 1tbsp vegetable oil 1tsp sugar

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Watercress is in season so make the most of its mustardy bite with this quick and easy salad.

Method

1 To make the dressing, place all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir well, until the sugar is dissolved.

2 Put the watercress, onion, and tomato in a mixing bowl, add the dressing and toss the salad. Set aside.

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Coat the steaks with the peppercorns and season with a little salt. Cook under a hot grill for 6-8mins, turning once until medium rare. Set aside for 2 mins to rest and cool slightly.

4 Thinly slice the beef and add to the salad bowl, mix it all together well.

5 Serve immediately and garnish with the sliced chilli.

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iqueurs are widely acknowledged to have been produced by monks, during the 13th century. Derived from the Latin ‘liquifacere’, which means to liquify, liqueurs have evolved, over the centuries, to become very popular alcoholic beverages, today. Liqueurs can be flavoured with fruits, herbs and spices, and are usually quite sweet and regularly have a lower alcohol content than spirits, although some liqueurs can have an ABV which is high. Liqueurs are great by themselves, over ice and/or used in cocktails with fabulous results! Some liqueurs have recipes which are only known to a small number of people.

Numerous countries, globally, produce liqueurs, a good number of which are award-winning productions and for this quest I searched for a well-established company that has been producing an extremely popular liqueur for many years.

Licor 43 (Cuarenta y Tres) is a true taste of Spain and has a unique blend of forty-three ingredients.

The Zamora family, some seventy years ago, became the custodians of a secret recipe for this very fine liqueur. Renowned as Spain’s No.1 liqueur and for exporting too, Licor 43 is recognised globally and the popularity increases yearly.

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gold-coloured production. The taste, which follows the appearance and enticing bouquet, is unmistakable. It is superb on its own, with ice, and for making great cocktails.

Licor 43 Orochata is another production from the same company. Light, silky, delicate and with a creamy texture, this is infused with original Licor 43, whilst tiger nuts, spices and citrus are utilised, to great advantage. The mouthfeel is complemented by the aroma, bringing together another combination of ingredients to achieve a most splendid liqueur.

Licor 43 Baristo combines the essence of Licor 43 original with rare and exotic coffee from the Canary Islands. The freshly-roasted coffee, mature fruit, plus citrus and vanilla, combine to produce this delightful, elegant liqueur, with its complex flavours. I found this Licor 43 Baristo production wonderful for an end of meal experience – a perfect ending to any dining occasion. For more information and details, please visit www.licor43.com.

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Altruism is a new party experience coming to the Fenland and surrounding areas - wanting to give back to the community and charities through the love of house music and the kindness of people.

It is the brainchild of seven people who only met in January, but who shared the same passion and desire for all things house music. It just felt right from the start.

The whole venture ventu was born from a fundraising idea at The Sportsman pub, Chatteris. It began with a few nights out and festivals together. Chrissie and Harsh cooked up the idea of giving Chatteris something that they hadn’t seen before - to bring a big city-style party to the Fens, all in aid of helping Chrissie reach his target for “Whizz-Kidz” in the London Marathon.

Now, most people living in the area will know that the Fens isn’t known for its jumping nightlife, with only a few pubs floating around in the towns. So, the task of bringing together top DJs and big house sound, along with a vibe that would cater to all the taste buds of the audience, was going to be an uphill struggle.

The first task was assembling the DJs that would be able to give the night the sound they envisaged. After attending a few Glitterbox and Brighter Days events in Cambridge and London, it was clear what the event needed, music-wise. It was a long punt, but a post was published in a Facebook, Glitterbox Family Group, G explaining that a fundraiser was being planned, and that it was going to run as non-profit, so all proceeds raised would go to the charity.

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The call was answered by five absolute superstars in their own right, each one of them buying into the idea of developing the music scene in the local area, throwing an event for 150 party-goers and raising money for an amazing cause. *We had Ian Brown, aka Loop Manoeuvres, part of the Hijack team who run successful nights in St Ives, who brought house bangers along with the sparkle and disco balls. *Glenn Burgess from Cambridge is hugely Bu experienced from playing at big parties and events all over the UK. Bringing the disco, soulful house and no disco vibe which he delivers in his monthly radio show, Inside-Soul . *Jay Wesley, who travelled from Norwich to deliver uplifting house, mixed with disco and house classics, which we still enjoy every week on his midweek radio show on Just Vibes Radio. *Paul Schneider, Schneide who made the massive journey from Watford to spend the night with us, dropping party anthems with the extra special twist, giving us a vinyl-only set on the night. *Finally, coming to the party was Dan Green, G Troglodyte Disco, bringing his experience and knowledge of the music scene from London. He delivered big tunes from across the house genre.

You could say, “the rest is history”.

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Within days, a Facebook group was established; anyone that didn’t know would have thought that everyone had known each other for years. There was track sharing, ideas of what makes an awesome party, talk of USBs, CDs and vinyl. But all of it was about pure love for music.

We managed to secure the services of our wonderful marketing girl, Holly. Fantastically talented, she designed our posters, social media streams and coverage on the night.

As if the stars hadn’t already aligned with al bringing everyone together, we were lucky to discover Russell who has a new business in town. Russell is the owner of Simply Music, and boy, are we lucky to have found him?! He offered to come on board with us and donated the rig and speakers for the night. there (or neighbouring) will Anyone that was the tell you that the sound, quality and lighting were amazing.

Then the idea of Altruism was born, bo (definition of altruism: ‘selfless concern for the well-being of others’). It fitted perfectly and, even though we are now heading into uncertain times, we have the goal of planning more parties to support both local and big charities in any way we can. If you know of anyone you think we can help, then please follow us on our social media pages.

From everyone on the Altruism team, we like to be to the point, so remember “MUSIC IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER”!

The date was set – Saturday March 7th; location The Sportsman; the sound system was prepped; the staff were incredibly accommodating; and the DJs were ready to guide people on a journey of musical bliss.

The event was set out for 150 tickets which were sold out and the place was buzzing from start to finish. Each DJ delivering an fr hour-long set before they ramped it up to an even higher level. Everyone returning to their day jobs on the Monday, wondering what’s next? Do we just leave it there - one good party, or do we have more to give?

The conversations floated around in the group; we didn’t do this for money or gain.

We all came together to help people with the love of music. We loved bouncing ideas off each other and piecing everything together.

So, everyone decided, we have something special here! We want to continue this journey of helping others and giving back. jou

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