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Railworld Model Railway! Everything from Eurostar to Thomas the Tank Engine; the model railway at Railworld has got the lot. More than 30 operating locomotives with innumerable combinations of rolling stock, they even have models that actually give off smoke for realistic effects. Modern passenger trains run alongside classic steam engines like Morning Star and Mallard. They even have a selection of European locomotives and appropriate rolling stock. Most importantly they have a spectacular live video feed from inside the driver’s cab of a diesel locomotive. The building housing the model railway has a theme of “Railways and the Environment” which shows the environmental advantages of rail travel in terms of pollution and greenhouse gas effects. Unusually, children have a rare opportunity to actually drive a model of “Thomas” for themselves. For more information please contact: +44 (0) 1733 344240 or email: info@railworld.net
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Southgate Autos Southgate Autos opened for business in October last year by husband Matt and Jo Rands. The Garage is a small family run business in Culley Court, Orton Southgate just off of Bakewell road which prides themselves on giving a reliable and friendly service. The couple live in Yaxley which is where Matt worked for Willow road Garage for 11 years. Starting off as a 15 year old apprentice he worked his way up to the position of foreman. Matt said he was sad to leave but his dream of owning his own garage was to strong. Matt has NVQ level 3 in Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems, Advanced Diagnostics and Engine Management qualification, Matt is also a member of ATA (auto motive technician accreditation) which is governed by the institute of the motor industry.
Every Monday morning during term time St. Andrew’s church, Alwalton is full of the sound of happy children playing, singing and enjoying each other’s friendship as well as God’s. Tiddlywinks is the Play and Praise group run by Liz and Malcolm Ingham, Sarah Kirkpatrick and Jean Ernst and is open to anyone with preschool children. Doors open at 9.30am and we end at 11.30am and you are welcome to come and go as you please. You will be welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee and the group begins and ends with free play. There are lots of toys and activities for the whole range of preschool children. They have a short creative Bible story and a time of singing, playing musical instruments and enjoying fun action songs. They often have craft activities, play dough or puzzles out and the building is always warm. In the Summer they end the term by heading outside for our annual “Teddy Bears’ Picnic”. Tiddlywinks is not a play group and your child remains your responsibility throughout the session. There is no charge for coming to Tiddlywinks, but they do ask that a donation of at least £1 be made if possible to help us to cover all our costs. Because Tiddlywinks is popular and Alwalton is a village, parking can sometimes get quite tight, if possible park in the village car park at the Colonel Dane Memorial Village Hall. For more information please visit http://www.alwaltonandelton.org.uk/children-youth.
Matt says we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and giving a professional but yet affordable services, we take our reputation very seriously. We have 2 small children and know the importance of having and maintaining a safe vehicle. We aim to offer very competitive prices and will do our best to beat any like for like quote. We also offer to pick your car up and have it back to you the same day. Southgate Autos list’s, Diagnostics, Servicing, Brakes, Tyres, Exhausts and much more on all makes of cars and vans, a towing facility is also available. They are offering 10%discount off any Service until December 2010 and 10% off Tyres and Brakes. Southgate Autos are open 6 days a week from 8am to 5.30pm Weekdays and 8am to 1.30pm Saturdays, other times are available by appointment. For competitive quotation please call 01733 367220 or visit Unit 24, Culley Court. Orton Southgate .
2nd Nene The 2nd Nene is one of the largest Scout Groups in the city of Peterborough with over 100 young people taking part in Scouting activities every week. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people aged 6-25 in the UK. Anne Watson is the Group Scout Leader for 2nd Nene. The HQ is located in the south west corner of Orton Longuiville School site on Oundle Road Peterborough. For more information please call 01529 240243 for more information or visit www.2ndnenescouts.org.uk. Peterborough Life | OCTOBER 2010
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