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Welcome to your August issue...

T his month is a very special one for the Discovering magazines “family” as issue number 120 of our flagship, Discovering Bourne magazine represents the Ten-Year Anniversary of its arrival on the local scene

In that time, the “family” has grown to five, (Whittlesea, March, Wisbech and The Deepings being the other titles)… and we go from strength to strength!

My own involvement with the “family” began in 2013 and it has been an enjoyable, and at times rather hair-raising, journey which I would not have missed for the world. I get such an enormous feeling of pride as I see our five magazines evolve over the course of each month, knowing that our wonderful regular contributors, our featured clients, and our fabulous sales, administration, design, and editorial specialists have combined to bring you an inspiring, interesting and entertaining magazine, month after month.

Finally, talking of “families”, our front covers this month feature the smiling faces of my sister Paula and her husband Steve, at their wedding early in July. Love and best wishes to you both xx.

Claire x

I recently had cause to self-isolate after coming in contact with someone who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. I have to say when the instruction came through via my NHS phone app I felt very down as the thought of having to stay in again after so many months of lockdown was not something I relished. However self-isolate I did even though many tests showed that fortunately I was negative.

Knowing I was OK but unable to go out with everyone else rediscovering their freedom actually seemed worse than when we were all in full lockdown.

My confinement coincided with the end of England’s Euro 2020 campaign. After the pains of the pandemic, the tournament did appear to pull the country together, even those people who do not usually enjoy football. Unfortunately, the eventual outcome was all too predictable but at least the ride was fun while it lasted!

MEET THE TEAM

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Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET Publisher and Sales Claire Saberton: 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Editor Andy Hurst: editor.march@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director Andy Armstrong: 07780 922214 WARZ ON JOHN SCH SABERTage ANDY ARMSTRONG CLAIRESale r Group Editor, s Man Owner & Distrib Accounts Sarah Brooks: 07564 966452 |ution accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Owner, mags all Discovering & Publisher Manager Design Sarah Gumbley | Andy Beavis | Graham Copestake | Rob Harradine Sales Will Ward: 07375 018776 Email hello@ discoveringmagazines.co.uk PAULA PEAKE

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Inside Highlights

4 ................... Young Technicians Academy 8 ................... The Dog House Academy 9 ................... The Winking Pug 10 ................. In Memory of Caesar Smith 11 ................... Church Matters 12 ................. March Podiatry 14 ................. Kissing Consciousness 18 ................. Steve Barclay MP 21 ................. Whittlesey Air Conditioning and ................. Electrical Services Ltd

22 ............... Willow Court Assisted Living 24-25 ...... Community Matters 26 ................ Gardening Tips For August 30 ............... Mortgage Advice From Agentis 33-36 ...... 2021 Seaside Hunt – Win £50!!

38 ............... Eco-Drives Lincolnshire Ltd 40 ............... Safe Local Trades 44-45 ..... Community Matters 49 ............... Finance With Eamonn Dorling 52 ................ Alto Electrical Limited 56 ................ Fenland Youth Radio: The Hot 40 58 ............... Olympic Games Quiz 59-62 ...... Business Directory With thanks to:

The Dog House Academy, Whittlesea Independent Funeral Services, Marije Lysak, March Podiatry, James Blacker, Steve Barclay MP, Cllr David K M Mason, Caren Palmer-Welch, Eileen Le Voi, Eamonn Dorling and Coleen Everitt.

Deadline details:

Copy deadline for the September issue is Monday, 16th August 2021.

ANDY HURST Editor

Account Discovering Whittlesea is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct at the time of going to press; however, we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk.

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Opening Up The Future!

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eptember 2021 will be hailed as the month when Peterborough finally becomes firmly established on the national Performing Arts map. That is the ambition of Pino Soccio, the enthusiastic founding force and Managing Director of Young Technicians.

The reason is that the Young Technicians Academy, a specialist educational facility, training students in all forms of the Performing Arts, Media and Live Events industries, will be opening its doors in Eagle Park, Yaxley.

Local musician and technician, Pino, can call upon many years of experience, performing both locally, and also at national venues such as London’s O2 Arena. The inspiration behind Young Technicians came whilst Pino was working in a secondary school for many years, wanting to deliver something new and exciting for young people to take part in. Launched in Whittlesey in January 2016, a handful of students were trained in the live events industry. Since then, the scheme has expanded into many different educational establishments across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Fenland and beyond, and consists of a balance of theory work, practical work and endless possibilities for the students who take part.

By becoming a Community Interest Company (C.I.C.) in July 2017 has really enabled it to grow, with money reinvested into the future of the scheme and the students within the community. Now, working with 4

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a directorship team, Pino has created the Young Technicians Academy, due to open next month.

The present Young Technicians programmes have a 98% pass rate, with 85% of students moving into higher education or into jobs related to their respective industries. All students are given multiple opportunities to showcase their new skills in a range of internal and external events, including festivals, showcases, concerts and tour days. A variety of industry professional workshops is hosted throughout the year, in partnership with touring engineers, performers and producers.

At the Academy, specialist sessions will run for an hour a week and, during school holidays, there will be workshops, inventory days, intensive courses, and events, giving students a range of activities to choose from. At the new, purposebuilt, 2,600 sq.ft, Arts Centre in Yaxley, students will be able to collaborate between departments on any projects that students lead, or towards any coursework. The courses are designed to encourage students both academically and creatively, with a wide range of content across theoretical and practical knowledge. No prior knowledge is needed, as full training for each course pathway will be given. If you have a passion for any of the Performing Arts, then the Young Technicians Academy is the best place for you.

Launching next year will be two BTECs, one in Production Arts and one in Performing Arts. If you want to study sound, lighting or stage management or, alternatively, tread the boards and have ambitions to be on the stage, then this unique BTEC programme will be for you. To find our more or to register your interest, email btec@youngtechacademy.co.uk.

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ocialisation is certainly a BUZZ word with puppy owners. But what does socialisation actually mean? Let’s look to the dictionary: noun: socialisation; 1. the activity of mixing socially with others; 2. the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.

Definition from Oxford Languages.

The activity of mixing socially with others Many people take this to mean let your dog off the lead to play with all the other dogs and to go and meet every other person. Is this mixing socially?

Imagine if I walked into Nisa and ran and jumped on everyone’s back or pulled at their sleeves or trouser legs! Imagine if you walked into the Co-op and every person you walked past jumped on you! Is that mixing socially?

This is why many dogs become reactive because they tell other dogs DO NOT JUMP ON ME before they get jumped on. It is also why many dogs get fearful of other dogs as they hide away before they get jumped on!

How many of these puppies that are allowed to run and play freely will come back when called?

Not many, as the fun they are having is dosing them up with addictive chemicals like adrenalin which can cause dogs to become over-aroused and even reactive. Those that are not having fun are dosing up on the stress hormone cortisol which will increase problems with reactivity, anxiety, depression, weight loss, alopecia and more.

Cortisol is dumped in quantity but depletes super slowly (days).

Socialising in this way will have a massive impact on your dog’s behaviour. Your recall will be poor or non-existent, your loose lead walking will be impossible and your dog’s focus will be on other dogs and people – not you.

Socialisation is your dog being able to meet other dogs and people in a controlled way ensuring that at the end of each interaction, you are the best thing ever to your dog.

Socialisation is just as much about your dog being able to ignore what is in the environment as it is about being able to interact with what or who is in the environment in a calm way.

The process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society Here at The Dog House we focus on teaching your dog basic training and manners and then taking these skills into the outside world. This then gives you a toolbox full of things to do in the company of other dogs and people. Then, when you do let your dog off lead, your recall is there – you have taught value in the behaviour. If your dog has not been allowed to play and run up to every dog or jump up every person, they will be able to calmly walk on a loose lead past dogs and people. Join us for one of our Puppy Pre-School Sessions or sign up for one of our Puppy Schools.

And here is a fantastic bonus for all Discovering Whittlesey readers...

Our Fabulous Puppy Socialisation EBOOK is available now! Just visit www.thedoghouseacademy.com/product/ puppy-socialisation-the-ebook/ A free place on our ‘online’ Puppy Preschool: www.app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?o wner=16896179&appointmentType=24775392 Or £10 off any of our courses – just use the code discover2021 at checkout. Go to our website and select your course/service www.thedoghouseacademy.com/resources/

Luna v The Doorbell - Update Life and work have played a strong opposition to Luna’s training plan; however, despite this, owners Claire and Chris have seen an improvement.

Spurred on by this, they are now motivated to really commit to the training programme for Luna to relax around door activity. Catch up next month.

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In Memory Of

REMEMBERING...

Caesar Smith

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aesar was a popular and well-known character in Whittlesey where he ran the Letter A Gallery with his wife Trish for more than forty-five years. He had a great relationship with so many in the community and was famous for wearing his fisherman’s hat around town. He passed away on July 1st after a short illness.

Born in Fletton in 1930, Caesar had a natural love of the countryside and was awarded an arts scholarship to Deacon’s Grammar School in Peterborough to follow his passion. Sadly, his father passed away soon after his scholarship began and at the age of fifteen, he became an apprentice in the field of engineering.

He worked for Mitchell Engineering for twentyfive years as a draughtsman and eventually became Chief Planning Officer. In this role, he had a major hand in designing many of the power stations that were built in Britain and southern Ireland during the fifties and sixties. He also completed his National Service in the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) and even gained the rank of sergeant.

At the age of forty, in 1970, however, Caesar had a change in career and left the “rat race” to throw himself into his great passion, art. He renovated the 17th century thatched public house, the Letter ‘A’ on Whitmore Street, Whittlesey, into a studio specialising in pottery and producing many artistic ceramic tiles, and eventually turned to painting

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t a sad time like this, we understand that it is not easy to deal with everything following the loss of a loved one. However, one thing which we feel might help you come to terms with your loss is to share with others some information and some of the many memories you may have.So, if you would like us to include a piece in our magazine about your

as his main vocation.

Caesar specialised in oil painting and is best described as a romantic landscape artist, tying in with his love of nature. His artwork achieved great acclaim and was sold in eighteen countries across the world. Caesar Smith was also named among the one hundred best artists of the last century in Adrian Vincent’s 1989 book – 100 Years of Traditional British Painting.

He leaves behind a loving wife, two children, Kim and Nicholas, as well as three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Caesar’s son Nicholas said: “Dad was a very educated man; he had a very high IQ and a fantastic memory; he loved his crosswords and quiz games. He was quite a character and was really funny but he didn’t suffer fools gladly.

“I will always remember him as a kind and loving dad. Everybody loved him and I have no doubt we would have had a really large turnout for his funeral if it was not for the current restrictions.” loved one, maybe including some photographs, please get in touch with us and we would be delighted to share it with our many readers, (at no cost to yourself!) by publishing it in our next issue.

Please call Paula on 01778 421427 or 07903 776211or email marketing.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com

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The Beauty Of Teamwork

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his is probably a flashback to my previous career when I was a sales manager responsible for a team of people, but it’s a principle that I’ve never forgotten and can be applied to so many situations today, and that is the benefits of working as a team.

T Together E Everyone A Achieves M More I don’t profess to being a football fan, but none of us could escape the recent games of EURO 2020 where most of us would have been rooting for England. Even though they didn’t win, the thing that stood out for me most was the excellent teamwork. Even when the penalties were missed the rest of the team were there to encourage and console those who felt they had let the side down.

Working as a team is everyone working together to achieve the same objective, be that in a sport, work, church or home setting. The beauty of working as a team is that you can bring all different types of personalities together and each one will have their own strengths and weaknesses.

WHITTLESEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Combining this together, it means that everyone can work to their strengths. What one person lacks, another will excel in and so the job gets done brilliantly.

Here at the church, we work together to be a family, looking out for each other. Lockdown has been a challenging time for many people creating feelings of isolation and in some cases loneliness.

God doesn’t want us to feel on our own; it says in Psalm 68 v6 God sets the lonely into families.

We pride ourselves on being a church family working together to make sure all areas of need are catered for. Why not join us one Sunday at 10.45am? You are most welcome.

Marija Lysak (Assistant Pastor) Brian Smithyman (Pastor of Whittlesey Christian Church, Broad Street) Further enquiries from the Church Office 01733 752093 Brian’s Mobile 07976 957793 Email brians@whittlesey.cc Church Website www.whittlesey.cc

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Verrucae are a type of skin infection caused by a virus that causes visible lesions to appear on the skin. Their appearance may vary; they can grow to bigger lesions and spread on your feet and to other people.

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At Glyn Jones Auctions we put our clients and their families first Unlike other auction houses we do not operate to profit from your belongings.We understand the difficulties and stress that can occur from having to clear a house, whether the reason for clearance is a bereavement or a downsizing. We offer a transparent service that ensures clients receive the most for their items.

To demonstrate how our house clearance service works, here is our step-by-step guide of the whole process: STEP 1: We assess the property and will quote for the removal of all items.

STEP 2: Once removed from the property, all items are still owned by you.

We act as your agents and never take ownership over your goods. The items that are unfit for auction will be recycled or donated to local charity shops.

STEP 3: All items fit for auction will be sold by us on behalf of you.

All the money generated by the sale of these items is then given back to you, with just the inclusion of a service charge.

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Real Life: Your Awareness Trumps Your Beliefs and Your Conclusions

In my June column I explained that 'conscious living' is our ability to be true to ourselves; the only sensible measure of true success that there is.

I'll now explain why awareness, rather than beliefs, is key to that.

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ou may have heard the Chinese saying that: "He who chases two rabbits catches neither." Oh, that's sounds really wise! Yes, I'm going to commit that to myself as a belief system! Well done me! After all, I don't want to dilute my focus! Here's another proverb: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket!" Oh yes, that's really wise, too! After all, if one 'egg' has a problem I've still got the others to fall back on!

Hang on a second! I've just realised that those two proverbs contradict each other. They are complete opposites! And pretty soon I'll realise that virtually all pieces of advice have opposite versions. I now realise that I can't just rely on my belief systems to run my life and make my decisions for me, I have to use my own skill and judgement to assess what's really true for me in each given moment. And it's this insight which led Rikka Zimmerman to this profound piece of wisdom:

"What if you can trust YOU but you can't trust belief systems?"

Yeaaaah!!!!! What a fantastic insight! If you rely on belief systems, they can always let you down because they are only concepts that represent reality, not reality itself ('the map is not the territory'). But if you commit to always trusting your own knowing – that 'knowing' that you have when you stop justifying your beliefs and conclusions, and instead communicate openly with yourself - then you have the ultimate protection from tripping

yourself up! What is justifying? It's when you know something to be true, but aren't ready to admit it to yourself, and so you tell yourself an overly intellectualised story that justifies going against your own true 'knowing', your own inner wisdom.

In Kissing Consciousness, justifying is an expression of Fear Consciousness.

So, we need a new relationship to beliefs in which we hold them lightly, rather than lock them in as conclusions, which are an inhibitor to living from awareness. At first, this may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but with practice we can nurture and develop our natural ability to make decisions for ourselves and strengthen that capacity. There is no crutch this way, nothing to rely on, but for those who choose this way of life the rewards are a 'real' life. This is the choice of conscious living!

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SUPPORTING LOCAL YOUNGSTERS’ LEARNING

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enland-born author, journalist and philosopher William Godwin once said: “He that loves reading has everything within his reach.” That’s certainly true for me and I hope my annual Read to Succeed campaign will help youngsters in the constituency to feel the same.

Thanks to generous donations from organisations across the patch, the 1500 Year 4 pupils across North East Cambridgeshire will have their own book to keep and read during this year’s school summer holidays.

Companies and organisations that have donated include: Tina Gambell Faster Lente Llamas, McCains Foods, Fraser Dawbarns, Anglian Water, Bretts, Nestle Purina, Fenland District Council, Bishop of Ely, Stainless Metalcraft, Swann Edwards, Peter Humphrey, Fenmarc, Bowser Ollard and Bentley, Clarion Futures and Whittlesey Town Council.

With the disruption to education over the past year, it is more important than ever to support our youngsters’ learning and Year 4 is the age at which children often begin to read more independently.

Also, please don't forget to go to your local library to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge.

While local services are vital, it’s also important that we have fit-for-purpose major hospitals to deal with complex needs and procedures.

Therefore, I’m supporting the campaign to rebuild the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn. Many constituents will have paid a visit to the hospital at one time or another and recent visitors will have seen that the roof is currently supported by almost two hundred metal poles.

My son was born at the QEH so I know from personal experience how important it is to many families in the constituency and beyond.

Finally, I wanted to reinforce my objections to the enormous incinerator that developer MVV is planning for Wisbech. I think there are many key concerns that still haven’t been fully addressed, such as the impacts on health, traffic, and the environment amongst others. Formal public consultation is ongoing and I’d encourage anyone against the proposed incinerator to register their objections on the link www.mvv-medworthchp.co.uk/documents.php

Regular readers will know I am a fierce advocate for health care being delivered as close to home as possible, particularly low risk, high volume, routine services. Therefore, it’s great to see the redevelopment plans for the Princess of Wales Hospital have gone through the planning committee stage with the thumbs up from officers at East Cambs District Council.

Also, I’m delighted that Doddington MIU has reopened after a prolonged closure due to the extreme pressure on the health system during the exceptional circumstances of the last year.

I will continue to work with local health bosses to encourage more health services into sites at Doddington, Ely and North Cambs hospitals as part of our recovery from COVID.

To find out more about my work in Parliament or local campaigns, visit my website or follow me on social media: www.stevebarclay.net  @SteveBarclay  @SteveBarclayOfficial  @SteveBarclayOfficial 18

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SUE RYDER EXTENDS VIRTUAL SUPPORT

Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice is extending the support it offers to people living in Whittlesey and Fenland. Its virtual day service is available to anyone living locally with neurological conditions such as MND, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, dementia or following a stroke.

Through an online eight-week programme, people have access to Sue Ryder experts specialising in holistic care and are given the chance to join in exercise, complementary therapy and relaxation sessions and enjoy opportunities to socialise and take part in interactive activities such as quizzes, art and poetry and listen to guest speakers.

Since the launch, two eight-week programmes have delivered specialist support to people in the comfort of their homes, and the service has been met with resounding praise from patients.

Quotes from patients include: “These sessions have become my lifeline;” “It picks me up on my sad days and makes me laugh on my good ones;” “Since our sessions started my whole outlook and mood have lifted so much;” and “Catching up with the groups and sharing even the smallest of snippets makes me feel one of many instead of feeling all alone.”

we enjoyed a fascinating virtual talk by an up-andcoming Formula 3 racing driver, which was enjoyed by everyone on the session.

Following the successful launch of the service, spaces are now available for new patients.

Patients are able to create a fully individualised programme of five one-hour sessions per week over an eight-week block at the weekly cost of £35, which patients can pay for from their personal care budget or via continuing healthcare funding allocated to support their eligible social care needs.

Referrals can be easily made by anyone – patients themselves, their carers or a lead healthcare professional by emailing sryc.thorpehall. dayservices@nhs.net or calling 01733 225900.

Jo Hazel, Sue Ryder nurse leading the service, said: “We want to make more people in our local community aware of the virtual day services available to them at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall. I think a lot of people wrongly think our virtual day hospice is only for people with a palliative diagnosis and that is not the case – we’re here for anyone locally living with a long-term neurological condition like dementia or following a stroke.

“We’re absolutely thrilled with the positive feedback we’ve received so far from the people we’re supporting with our virtual service, but we’d love to offer more care to more people, boosting people’s wellbeing.”

Photo: Karen Clifton (above) has been supported by Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall's virtual day services. Also pictured below is the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice virtual day services team

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR July 5th, 1948, was an historic moment in our country’s history.

It was the day our pioneering National Health Service (NHS) was born, bringing free healthcare to everyone. We have treasured it ever since, but never more so since March 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic gripped the UK and utterly changed all our lives.

We were suddenly at war with a ruthless, invisible enemy and on the frontline were our NHS doctors, nurses and paramedics, plus platoons of critical workers keeping our shops open and stocked, our streets safe and our essential services running.

During this past month we had the chance to show our gratitude to all NHS and front-line staff with an annual day of thanks, and remembrance of those who lost their lives because of this dreadful disease.

The first NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day took place on Monday, July 5th, 2021, with a series of events involving every aspect of society and raising money for two excellent causes – NHS Charities Together, which supports two hundred and fifty hospitals and their charitable trusts, and the National Care Association, representing 1.6 million workers caring for some of society’s frailest citizens.

please visit their web pages where your offering in support of them can be made.

As we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, I am sure that most of us are aware of the many local organisations that have sustained the community in these difficult times and whilst my thanks again go to them, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you all. Every small contribution, whether it be looking out for a neighbour, shopping for an elderly or vulnerable person, a telephone call to someone living alone or simply being a friend has been invaluable.

A big thank you to you all.

Regrettably, the Mayor's Summer Ball planned for July 31st fell victim of the pandemic restrictions but it is planned to hold a similar event in March next year so look out for details nearer the time.

For now, please continue to keep safe and if you haven't yet had full vaccination then please do so.

Cllr David K M Mason Mayor & Leader, Whittlesey Town Council

In Whittlesey a church service was planned for St Mary's Church, organised by the local clergy, Whittlesey Town Council and the Cambridgeshire Freemasons, who were acting under the auspices of the United Grand Lodge of England, who are one of the core supporters of the event as part of a nationally organised Freemasonry event.

The extension of restrictions due to COVID-19 meant the cancellation of this event but with the support of Fenland Youth Radio we were able to bring to you all a flavour of the day to acknowledge all the hard work and sacrifices made by our valiant NHS Frontline Workers.

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As space becomes available when crops finish, you can plant overwintering crops such as Brussels sprouts, spring cabbage and winter cauliflowers. Cabbage seeds can be planted in a temporary bed or in pots or modules – remember to cover them with nets to keep off the birds and caterpillars. Also, for harvesting in the autumn and beyond, you could sow lettuce (keep out of the glare of direct sun), rocket, spring onion, radish plus winter salads, including mibuna, mizuna, mustard leaf and lamb’s lettuce.

Watch out for potato blight, unsightly brown patches which appear rapidly on the foliage, common at the end of August when the weather is humid and damp.

The leaves can be covered in a matter of days and the plant will collapse. All is not lost if you cut off the stems at ground level before the blight reaches the tubers.

Jobs for August include: • Prune gooseberry and currant bushes.

• Strawberry runners that have been potted can be transplanted into a sunny, fertile spot where you have not grown them for at least three years.

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• Make sure that you harvest courgettes, regularly before they grow too large.

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• Tomatoes, pumpkins, and squash need feeding with a tomato fertiliser.

• Outdoor tomatoes should have their growth stopped by the middle of the month – nip out the leading growing shoot just above the highest truss.

Continue pinching out and do not forget to provide support for the plants as they become more heavily laden – also for cucumbers, peppers and even fruit trees.

• Keep earthing up potatoes to prevent the tubers being exposed and also brassicas to support unsteady stems.

• Dig over any spaces that have been left from harvesting crops, where you could grow “green manure” such as clover or vetch, which will provide nitrogen for the soil or alfalfa, cress or mustard which will help break up the soil.

• Pinch out the tops of climbing beans when they reach the top of the canes as this will encourage growth lower down and harvest regularly before they become tough and stringy: you can let some grow on to produce bean seeds for next year.

August sees the National Allotments Week (9th-15th), with the theme “Plotting for the Future”, celebrating the contribution that allotments make to a sustainable future.

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aving for a deposit, securing a mortgage, and finding the right home at the right price is difficult for some people, which can result in them being priced out of buying on the open market. If you are in this situation, it is worth looking into the Government schemes on offer to help you get on the property ladder.

HELP TO BUY The Government’s new Help to Buy scheme replaced the previous scheme. It came into place on April 1st 2021, and comes to an end in March 2023. The new scheme introduced property price caps and is restricted to first-time buyers only, supporting people onto the housing ladder.

You’ll need to pay a minimum deposit of 5% of the property purchase price and arrange a repayment mortgage of at least 25% of the property purchase price. You can then borrow an equity loan to cover from 5% and up to 20% of the property purchase price of your newly-built home. If the property is in London, you can borrow up to 40%.

SHARED OWNERSHIP This route gives first-time buyers, previous homeowners who cannot afford to buy one now, and existing shared owners, the option to buy a share of their home (between 25% and 75%) and pay rent on the remaining share.

You can buy a home through shared ownership if your household earns £80,000 a year or less (or £90,000 a year or less in London).

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Not only will neighbours be joining forces against crime in the area, but they can also be part of an invaluable network with many benefits – and be the ‘eyes and ears’ of your street.

Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) works as a team where everyone comes together to make their communities safer and improve the wellbeing of its residents, working with the police, local authorities and many other voluntary and professional organisations.

Living in a NHW area can: • Lead to lower home insurance.

• Allow neighbours to keep in touch via a private Facebook or WhatsApp group.

• Promote a communication system to warn about crimes in the local area, for example, cold callers operating in your street, or just to ask, “Which colour bin is it this week?”

• Give a visible warning to burglars that the area is a NHW zone through displaying window stickers and road signs.

The unfortunate news is that, as lockdown eases in the UK, we’re expecting a rise in burglaries. The NHW association has recently partnered with the Home Office to run a social media awareness campaign to alert those most at risk, giving them practical tools that are proven to prevent burglary by nearly fifty times.

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Properties with the “WIDE” security combination (window locks, indoor lights on a timer, door double or deadlocks, and external lights on a timer or sensor) – are nearly fifty times more protected from burglary than those with no security.

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Fenland District Council has reminded new food businesses that they need to register their services by law, following an online boom in business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

There has been a big increase in the number of new food businesses starting up from home and advertising via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, in the past year – with the Food Standards Agency estimating a forty-four percent increase nationally.

Now the council is reminding local businesses and residents that anyone who produces or even just repackages food or drink from a home setting or mobile vehicle is required by law to register with the authority. This is to ensure they are meeting the legal requirements, such as producing food in hygienic conditions and having adequate allergen labelling.

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During the June heatwave the group enjoyed a ‘socially distanced’ picnic under a tree in St Mary’s churchyard. Later in the month several members met for a walk around the town and along the Bower to Ashline Lock.

The group has planned a varied programme for the rest of the year, including talks, demonstrations and lunches. In December, Ladysmith WI plans to hold a party to celebrate its half-century anniversary.

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CHANCE TO HELP SHAPE NEW WHITTLESEY HERITAGE WALK A public consultation will be launched this month to help shape the creation of a new heritage walk in Whittlesey. Fenland District Council is developing plans for the Whittlesey Heritage Walk, a new selfguided trail to celebrate the town’s heritage and encourage visitors to explore its hidden histories.

The route identified for the walk is an updated version of the Whittlesey Town Trail, but with highlighted routes to Kings Dyke Nature Reserve, where a new Heritage Centre will be located, Lattersey Nature Reserve and Whittlesea Railway Station, as well as a scenic riverside walk to the south of the town centre.

With way markers and information boards along the route, the walk will illustrate local points of interest and historic landmarks as well as provide information on local transport options and access to the National Cycling Network Route 63 which runs through the town.

Now residents are being asked to help choose a new logo for the Whittlesey Heritage Walk, and to share any stories or anecdotes they have about the town, the route or local historic buildings that could be included in the walk.

Views are also being sought on what information they would like to see displayed along the route, the location of information boards and seating on the route, and whether people would prefer to access the information by phone app, webpage or brochure.

The online consultation is open from August 1st until August 31st. Visit www.fenland.gov.uk/consultations to have your say.

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Cllr Chris Seaton, the council’s portfolio holder responsible for heritage, said: “This is a really exciting project to create a new heritage walk that will encourage local people and visitors to explore and learn about Whittlesey’s rich heritage while increasing footfall into the town centre.”

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A simple calculation is to add up all the taxable estate, deduct all the allowances, then consider the intentions of a valid will. The residual value is usually taxed at forty percent (this is a simplification). An important strategy that can be very effective is to move assets outside of the taxable estate. Trusts and some qualifying investments can help.

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OLYMPIC GAMES QUIZ This month sees the conclusion of the Summer Olympic Games of 2020, held in Tokyo. Test your knowledge of this fabulous quadrennial feast of sport.

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What nationality is legendary sprinter, Usain Bolt: a) Jamaica, b) USA, c) South Africa, or d) Trinidad and Tobago?

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How many Olympic gold medals has Usain Bolt won: a) 5, b) 6, c) 8, or d) 10?

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W ho officially opened the 2012 Summer Olympics: a) Sir Paul McCartney, b) Boris Johnson, c) Queen Elizabeth II, or d) Daniel Craig?

Who became the most decorated sportsman of all time during the 2012 Summer Olympics: a) Michael Phelps, b) Mark Spitz, c) Chris Hoy, or d) Mo Farah?

Which is the only country ever to host the Summer Olympics and not win a single gold medal: a) Argentina, b) Canada, c) Spain or d) Finland?

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Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded in Olympic events, but what do participants in fourth to eighth place receive: a) a tax-free lump sum of money, b) a small statue of an Ancient Greek athlete, or c) a diploma?

How many pigeons did Leon de Lunden manage to kill while winning gold in the living pigeon shooting event at the Paris Games in 1900: a) 21, b) 51, c) 81, or d) 121?

After losing a Greco-Roman wrestling bout against the German, Jakob Brendel at the 1932 Games in Los Angeles, the Italian Marcello Nizzola went to the dressing room and did what: a) continued wrestling his opponent, b) committed suicide, or c) attacked his opponent with a dagger?

The playing of which instrument was once an Olympic discipline in Ancient Greece: a) harp, b) trumpet, c) violin or d) piano?

What was unusual about Olympic marathon winner, Abebe Bikila’s running style at the 1960 Games: a) he ran barefoot, b) he rotated his head clockwise as he ran, c) he insisted on whistling as he ran? hat are the colours of the five rings on W the Olympic flag?

Which track athlete, now a television commentator on the Games, won the gold medal in both the 200 and 400 metres in gold shoes at the 1996 Olympics?

Which city will host the 2024 Summer Olympics: a) Berlin, b) Los Angeles, c) Shanghai or d) Paris?

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The business is owned by Jamie Grant who imported a specialist machine from the USA to carry out the cleaning work.

He said: “I decided to get the machine while I was cleaning parts for an old Ford Anglia. I did some research and imported it from America via Denmark.

“It is a bit like sand blasting except using water and It can be used on metal, plastic and

his 1st Car Peterborough car sales business.

wood. I’ve been using it a lot on aluminium parts. Most of the business so far has come from people who own classic cars or motorcycles, but it can be used on other things.”

Jamie (49), who has been involved in the motor trade for more than thirty years, operates Grants Aquablasting alongside

Contact Grants Aquablasting T/A 1st Car Peterborough at 25 Burnt House Road, Turves, Peterborough PE7 2DP. Tel: 07871 159951. Email: grantsaquablasting@outloook. com; www.grantsaquablasting. co.uk; or on Facebook.

GRANTS AQUABLASTING WATER AND MEDIA BASED CLEANING FOR METAL, PLASTIC, WOOD & MORE Car & Motorcycle Components • Engine Parts & Cases • Alloy • Steel Copper • Brass • Stainless Steel • Plastic and more for a satin finish

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For a quote or to discuss a problem:

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SECOND HAND GOODS

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We can arrange for our van to collect your items Please telephone 01354 653857 OPENING TIMES: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

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KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • PLUMBING • PAINTING ELECTRICAL • TILING • PATIOS • DECKING FLOORING • GENERAL MAINTENANCE NO JOB TOO SMALL - FREE ESTIMATES CONTACT JAMES PILSWORTH

07796 567294 / 01733 202204 Email: homeworksbyjames@aol.com 79a West End, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 1LR

PLUMBING & HEATING

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