No. 40 Autumn 2015
My Friend Huntingdon’s local magazine
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Celebration Special! Delivered FREE to 12,000 homes in Huntingdonshire • Competitions • Features • Recipes • Puzzles • Books • Local Businesses •
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Welcome to our Autumn edition.
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If like me, you love a good celebration then we have a few dedicated pages to just this. Whether you are planning your wedding, mother of the bride or indeed page just lucky enough to be invited to a party, we have some great ideas from local 26 businesses in our feature ‘All things bride and beautiful’. Our Shop Local campaign has two great examples of local businesses that will help you adorn your home. My Friend visits Cambs Lock Antique & Collectables in Huntingdon and takes a journey back in time to offer you a shopping experience that may be prescriptively good for you. We also meet Sarah at Vintage Grace on page 28, who can not only transform any piece of furniture but has lots of wonderful products to offer you in St Ives. It will get you thinking about your (dare I say it?) Christmas shopping…there, it’s out there!
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Sticking to the celebration theme, our competition this issue offers you a chance to win a Pandora bracelet from Piggotts the Jewellers, we also have got £50 of home improvement vouchers courtesy of Peter Lane and Partners on page 35. There are details of two charity events going on and then our usual favourites - a recipe from The George in Buckden, a book review, Law Matters, puzzles and The Gardener gives us some seasonal tips for planting. Plus Danielle’s blog is nearing the final chapter in her bid to get fit and get hitched - the big event is only a couple of months away. Once you’ve entered our competitions, visited our local shops and planted your fruits, it will be time for our next issue when the bells will be ringing out . . .
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Wedding
Booking your
rapher Wedding Photog our wedding is the biggest Yinvested day of your life, you’ve so much time, money,
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e are Lisa and Katie W and together we formed Buns and Roses just over a
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Top Tips
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Give yourself time when going to buy an occasion outfit, you will be amazed how time flies when you start trying things on.
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Make sure you feel comfortable in what you wear, it will give you confidence.
Think about where the wedding or occasion is. You would wear something completely different to a beach wedding in the Caribbean and a traditional English church wedding.
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Talk to the bride and the other mother before you go shopping to avoid any upset after you’ve made your purchase.
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Be prepared to try different outfits, you may fixed ideas but sometimes you can surprise yourself after all it is not something you wear every day and what may look good in an image might not suit your shape or personality. Your hat and shoes don’t have to be the same colour as your outfit. It can look very chic having everything matching but you can be co-ordinated with different coloured accessories to your outfit.
Avoid downturn brimmed hats as it is a photographers nightmare and you will end up with shade covering your face.
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Undergarments are just as important as your outfit. Having the correct fitting bra can transform the shape of an outfit.
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Heels do make a difference to an outfit. Even the slightest heel is better than flats.
Enjoy the whole experience, it should be fun and is all part of the build up to big day
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Win
E A GD E R A N L MU E C O E S R N E U Y C A T B R OO Piggotts the Jewellers in St Ives are E O R D giving away this stunning Pandora B W W K F N R E sparkling heart bangle worth ÂŁ99 Y A T T For a chance to win simply complete M T N I WAOA the wordsearch and send it in! MNO R Tick here if you DO NOT want your details past onto E R I A Piggotts the Jewellers Name Address Email
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Homemade chocolate truffles are deceptively easy to make yet are an impressive food gift or party favour says El Akil Benasissa - Head Chef, The George Hotel and Brasserie in Buckden 01480 812 300 INGREDIENTS te 440g Dark Chocola r tte Bu d lte sa Un 130g warmed gently m, ea Cr le ub Do l 350m 130g Honey mint Essence 1 /2 teaspo on Pepper
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The new Embrace support service is designed to help people aged 65 and over to remain independent. It is aimed at helping people to manage their home by dealing with complicated or confusing paperwork such as benefit claims and utility bills, and help with problems around the home such as installation of grab rails or other changes for those having difficulties.
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The new Luminus support service for older people in Huntingdonshire This will be a FREE support service available to all Huntingdonshire residents aged 65 and over. You don’t have to be a Luminus tenant or in social housing to access this service, and you can refer yourself directly to Luminus or via any agency.
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#Get fit and get hitched! hen I started this journey W to lose weight and get fit for my wedding, I had previously
felt it was impossible to do. I made so many excuses and felt really defeated, which is not like me in every other aspect of my life. I am a person who tries hard to succeed in all ventures and will always be positive about challenges. I feel proud of myself that I am now succeeding at losing weight and that I’m letting go of all the excuses to eat unhealthily and put off exercise ‘til ‘next week’. When I realised that it was important for my health and my happiness, I could finally find a reason to make these changes. It does take effort though. Sometimes just a little and sometimes it takes a huge amount of effort. The most amount of effort I put in, is when I’m exercising. But all the effort is worth it and I feel the best I’ve felt in years.
My usual week includes two Zumba sessions, one fitness pilates session, and at least five, 30 minute dog walks. I also do a personal training session with Lee at The Unit Fitness, if we can fit it in.I am very active now. I never thought I would become as active and maintain it for long but I really do love the exercise. The days when I’m doing Zumba I wake up happy because I know I’m going to shake all my wobbly bits and have so much fun messing about with my bestie; the music is so energising. If you haven’t tried Zumba you are totally missing out! This new found fitness and energy levels I have from exercising regularly means I am more capable www.myfriendmagazine.co.uk
of playing sports with my boys or just keeping up with them in general. As it’s the school summer holidays, they have thoroughly enjoyed coming along to my fitness sessions. though maybe its more to do with being allowed to play games on my iPad or mobile phone. The summer holidays can be quite a stressful time as a parent. There’s a lot of time to fill with activities and entertaining the children. There are also more meal and snack times to think about and a different routine. It’s easy to fall into bad eating habits under these conditions, especially if your not organised and prepared. I’ve made time to make a variety of homemade soups, as an alternative to sandwiches for lunch. It makes the difference when I come back from a workout and I’m feeling famished - to have a quick healthy option means I’m much less likely to reach for the biscuits! My next challenge will be to continue losing weight and keeping fit whilst our family life changes significantly in September. My eldest son is starting secondary school and I’ll also be starting a full time degree in Horticulture Garden Design, commuting to Nottingham three days a week. This is going to be my biggest challenge so far - juggling family life, commuting, studying and keeping my focus on staying healthy. This will possibly be the most demanding few months of my life but I’m not doing it on my own. Lee and I are a great team and I know we’ll succeed. Here is a little update on my progress so far: Start weight 18st 6lbs Current weight 14 st 13lbs Total weight loss so far 3 1/2 stones Target weight 13st 5lbs Thanks for reading and your continued support x Read how Danielle moves closer to her wedding day goal with her blog in the next issue. Post messages of support on Facebook via My Friend Magazine or Twitter via @myfriendmag. Or tweet Danielle at: @dcolletteh @SimplyFitLee including the hashtag: #GetFitAndGetHitched. My Friend Autumn 2015 Issue 40
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Party yourself into shape
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Try something new, meet people, HAVE FUN
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ebs Zumba Huntingdon is proud once again to be supporting the Mayor of Huntingdon’s Charity Fundraising during 2015 and 2016 with two more ZUMBATHONS®. Debs says “Last year we raised £1652.50 towards great local causes, and I’m sure this year we will be able to beat that total. Our weekly classes are suitable for all ages and fitness levels, please see our advert for full details and Zumbathon® information and contact details - we look forward to having even more My Friend magazine readers join us soon”.
ZUMBA® and ZUMBA GOLD® with Debs
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ZUMBA GOLD® is designed for the “mature mover”, those with reduced or limited mobility, or anyone who is looking for a low impact or slower paced workout. Still with all the ZUMBA® fun and party feeling, this is a great class to learn the basic steps, in a fun, friendly and sociable atmosphere. Can also be taken as a SEATED class.
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Wednesdays 2.15-3.00pm Tesco Huntingdon Community Room
SEATED Zumba Gold® classes offer those with limited mobility a safe and secure way to benefit from gentle exercise. All routines are done in a chair or wheelchair, with breaks between songs to allow recovery. The aim is to get participants moving within their abilities (doing as much or as little as they wish) and to keep them smiling and grooving to a wide range of pop, chart and older music, as well as lots of the fun Latin and world rhythms that make Zumba® so special. Seated Zumba Gold® classes attended on a regular basis can help with muscle strength, balance, flexibility, mental awareness & functioning, mood, and so much more!
Please arrive c10 mins before start time to register. Wear exercise clothes and trainers, bring water and small towel.
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Claritas Clinic Laser treatments for tattoo, hair removal, skin rejuvenation T: 01480 272472 www.claritaslaserclinic.co.uk Four Seasons Beauty www.fourseasonsbeauty.co.uk Contact Tracy Stratton T: 01480 414292 SHRMedispa Affordable permanent hair removal & skin rejuvenation T: 07711 201 050 www.shrmedispa.co.uk Ultra Dissolve Clinic www.ultradissolveclinic.co.uk amanda@ultradissolveclinic.co.uk T: 01487 831 238
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Space Master Anglia www.sma-wardrobes.co.uk T: 01480 417415
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Adrenaline Martial Arts Specialised children’s classes www.childrenskarate.co.uk T: 01954 211 682 First Strokes swimming lessons Kids and adults T: 0845 838 8953 E: godmanchester@firststrokes.com Pilates Classes - Pilates with Vicki £55 for a 6 week course M: 07919 053140 vicky@pilateswithvicky.co.uk The Tora Seishin Academy Martial Arts classes in local area T: 07952 741 743 www.toraseishin.co.uk Theatre Artz Classical Ballet, Modern/Jazz and Tap Dance www.theatreartz.co.uk T: 01487 824 460 Zumba - Debs Zumba Huntingdon Local zumba and zumba gold classes M: 07891 375 954 www.debrac.zumba.com
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St Ives Wholesale Produce Delivering fresh fruit and veg to your door M: 07581025684 E: stiveswholesaleproduce@outlook.com Wild In The Pantry Personal chef and cookery coach M: 07801 099601 www.wildinthepantry.co.uk
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Best Foot Forward Mobile Foot Health Care Practitioners For the treatment of foot related problems M: 07814 741704 T: 01954 710649
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Leonard Kirkby Treatments in your own home T: 01480 451 493 M: 07870 983 347
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Huntingdon Performance Tyres 31/30 Roman Way, Godmanchester PE29 2LN T: 01480 454 566 www.huntingdonperformancetyres.co.uk
Huntingdon Courier Ltd Same day courier service, competitive rates www.huntingdoncouriers.co.uk T: 01480 426540 M: 07980 327502 Blackjack Surface Technology www.blackjacksurfacetechnology.com T: 0845 6769 703 Cromwell Academy Pre-School Pre-school care for 3/4 yr olds T: 01480 437830 www.cromwellacademy.com E: pre-school@cromwellacademy.com Huntingdon Regional College T: 01480 379 100 www.huntingdon.ac.uk Kimbolton School An independent co-educational day and boarding School. T: 01480 860505 www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk
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Adam, Cook & Pearce 89 High St. Huntingdon PE29 3DP T: 01480 456 311
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Dream Doors Kitchen Doors & Fully Fitted Kitchens 3 The Causeway, Godmanchester T: 01480 877449
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Nicky Hawkins www.nickyhawkins.com T: 01480 350 951 M: 07525 244 183
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Cromwell Vets 36 St. Johns Street, Huntingdon PE29 3DG www.cromwellvets.co.uk T: 01480 52 222 Wagzandwhiskers www.wagznwhiskers.co.uk M: 07827 275 512 Wood Green - the Animals Charity www.woodgreen.org.uk T: 0844 248 8181
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Stop That Leak For 24 hour emergency & no call out charges call Lawrence M: 07737 418663
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Malcolms Estate Agents 58 High Street, Huntingdon PE29 3DN www.malcolmsproperties.co.uk T: 01480 447457
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Riverport Grill 8 Manor Mews, St. Ives, PE27 5UW T: 01480 731234 www.riverportgrill.com
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Rapid Response Locksmiths 24hr emergency service, no call out charges T: 01480 270 106 Webindigo Web Design, online marketing, branding www.webindigo.co.uk M: 07595 333487 Orchard Mobility Centre www.orchard-mobility.co.uk T: 01480 465 533 Ollie’s Oven Cleaning Get your oven cleaned from £45 M: 07719 509 234
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Barretts of St Neots 47 Market Square, St Neots PE19 2BA T: 01480 408700 Cambs Lock Antiques Collectables Gift shop, Vintage store 1 St Marys Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PE T: 01480 431142 Cream Rose Ladies clothing 7 High Street, Fenstanton PE28 9LQ www.cream-rose.co.uk T: 01480 461 187 Sweet Paradise - Traditional Confectioners 4 Cross Keys Mall, St Neots, PE19 2AR T: 01480 356665 www.sweetparadise.co.uk Vintage Grace Furniture, homeware, jewellery Cromwell Mews, Station Rd, St Ives PE27 5HJ T: 01480 497100
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Wills Jacobsen www. willsjacobsen.co.uk T: 01480 842 789 info@willsjacobsen.co.uk
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Ace Cabs Local cab firm, 7 seater / wheelchair accessible T: 01480 45 33 42
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Premier Travel 45 High St, Huntingdon, PE29 3AQ T: 01480 371777
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Buns and Roses Wedding florist and bakery www.buns-and-roses.co.uk M: 07590 318518 James Cox Formal hire, menswear, gifts etc 94/95 High St. Huntingdon PE29 3DP T: 01480 453 261 The Little Vintage Car Co VW car hire for weddings and proms M: 07597 612806 www.thelittlevintagecarco.com Wedding Fair - Wyboston Lakes 25th October 2015 Westbrook Formal Hire Formal hire shop T: 01480 462194 www.westbrookformalhire.com 9 The Pavement, Saint Ives PE27 5AD
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f, like me, you find a rummage therapeutic, then I have found the perfect place for you to have a restorative mooch. Huntingdon has a High Street, superstores and a few independent retailers but right next to the bus station, on St Mary’s Street, is Cambs Lock Antiques & Collectables; a hidden delight, filled with bric-a-brac, memorabilia, antiques and upcycled wonderment. An old, misshapen and cave-like building adds to its charm and a walk around these environs help you to soak up the stories of yesteryear and experience a quiet potter that removes all ills. This could just be me, but correct me if I am wrong if you don’t look at your watch when you browse. Over the years, I have come to rely on Cambs Lock for that whiff of nostalgia, which, now that older generations have passed, I don’t always feel privy to. There are pockets of the building that remind me of walking down the brick scented alley-way to my grandparents backyard. Some stalls akin to my grandmother’s dressing table, where I would test sample potions from a bygone era, puffing powder puffs until they tickled my nose and
study vintage jewels caressed in silk laden boxes that were all part of a moment in history, of a time purchased and worn for special occasions. The same experience occurs here. And when you happen upon the military memorabilia, you feel as though you are standing in the bunks of history, a museum-like atmosphere that frees you from the here and now. Personally, I like to take the same route each time I enter, a creature of habit and perhaps a little superstitious but ultimately because I like the journey that leads me to the pockets I like best. Firstly, I like to browse the brand new trinkets in the cubby hole at the front, then, to enter in and out of the small nooks dressed like miniscule drawing rooms and when followed, weave you through the lowly lit downstairs. My path then leads upstairs and round and upstairs again. But take a different set of stairs and I am in danger of missing the tower of whimsies for my friend’s daughter’s collection, or, the route from old to the upcycled and the familiar, soothing smell of paint and wax that hits me as I enter. The change in pace is what is most charming. This is so different to online purchasing - of buying predictably
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Consumer my travels to St Ives, I met Sarah at her shop OfeelnVintage Grace, who has created an environment I very at home in. Having met Sarah previously, I had a recent serendipitous moment. I asked her to keep an eye out for a dressing table for my daughter. In an instant I had a reply saying she had one and could paint it any pantone colour required. Thus ended my very long search. My daughter is now the proud owner of a blue/grey wooden dressing table that Sarah has lovingly restored. This is a first class service. Sarah has a natural eye for beautiful things or sees the potential to make something more stunning. Not only that, she wants to share this and inspire others. Her chalk painting workshops have added a real energy to the business. Instruction on how one can apply chalk paint to almost anything inanimate sounds just the thing (note to self - must remove husband before embarking on project). What you may not realise is this is not her only job. Sarah (and husband Mark) have jobs elsewhere and she is also a working mum, her shop lovingly named after her daughter Grace. Where does she find the time? Despite all of this, they now offer online enquiries, home and garden services as well as painting commissions and bespoke made to order gifts. Vintage Grace is one of my favourite haunts. Sarah and
assistant Heather, welcome you in like an old friend. I can shuffle around the store and have a natter whilst gathering treasure. I simply want it all transported to my home. In fact, it is so good here, I almost don’t want to tell you about it. However, everyone should have a dressing table moment . . I urge you to call Sarah or peek inside to see if you can experience one. Next chalk workshops are Sun 13th and Sat 19th Sept, phone or email to book a place. www.vintagegrace.co.uk 12 Cromwell Mews, St Ives PE27 5HJ 01480 497 100
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The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark Thursday 29th October Shows at 11am and 2pm Tickets £7 per person or £25 for a family of four
AfterDark (featuring guest DJs) Friday 11th September 10pm to 3am Tickets £6 in advance / £8 on the door
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A Look On The Bright Side
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