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QueenBee Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose… the decs are up, the boots are out along with our favourite, snuggly clothes! It’s that time of year again… welcome to the winter issue of QueenBee!

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Our latest offering has everything you need for brightening up those long, dark nights. Great features including how to stick to those pesky New Year resolutions, inspirational features about losing weight and getting fit, practical features on winter fashion, hair, food, travel and a fabulous tutorial on how to make your lips appear luscious and full without the surgery from a talented, local make-up artist.

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A winter boost in a cuppa! t + boost is a unique blend of green tea, yerba mate, ginseng and B vitamins that are involved in the release of energy from food and can contribute towards reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

This clever tea has been blended with natural raspberry and pomegranate flavourings to give you a great tasting, refreshing tea.

Currently on offer in Holland & Barratt for just £2.76.

(Check out the other 3 t+ teas too which include Detox, Immunitea & Multea)

Paint your wayto a

rosy glow!

New watercolour blushers give you a more subtle look than powder.

A fabulous new way to warm up your face with incredibly soft and delicate colour, watercolour blushers allow you to slowly build colour that’s even more subtle than a powder blush and won’t settle in any fine lines and wrinkles or make your skin look dry.

Our favourite is Benefit Dandelion dew.

Available from Boots, £21.50

QueenBee TOP TIP Our top tip for Winter is to always carry a lip scrub and lib balm in your bag so your lips never dry out in the cold weather!

QueenBee love the Bubblegum Lush lip scrub (smells amazing!) and Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula lip balm.

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SPRAY IT ON BEAUTY! Erborian is leading the trend with its new formula of spray masks.

Literally spray it on and it forms a moisturising gel film that you rinse off after 10mins. Enriched with a complex known for its moisturising properties containing Ginseng, Liquorice and Horsetail, SPRAY-TO-MASK provides an instant fresh sensation so skin feels revitalised. Available on Amazon, £34.

BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY! NEW! ARABELLAZ NATURAL SKINCARE RANGE Arabellaz in Yaxley have brought out their very own skincare range which is cruelty free, vegan friendly and certified

by PETA. So, after treating yourself to one of their fab facials, you can continue to look and feel great by following your individually tailored maintenance and care plan at home. Great for Christmas pressies too - pop in to see the full range. > Find them at 15 Malting Square, Broadway Shopping Centre, Yaxley.

Tel: 01733 241027

Echinacea is a traditional herbal medicine which can help boost your immune system to relieve the symptoms of common colds and flu. Available from Holland and Barrett, £8.99 for 30 capsules.

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There were many women in the room who have had a breast cancer diagnosis, some of whom I have met and we have shared our experiences with each other

Event organiser Carol Collier with guest speaker Katie Piper.

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ver 300 businesswomen from the Peterborough area tucked into a fundraising lunch in aid of breast cancer care – boosting coffers by a massive £11,500.

The sell-out lunch is now in its third year, and to date has raised some £32,500 to help to fund new equipment for Breast Care Unit at Peterborough City Hospital, and pay for Advanced courses for Nurses, as well as clinic room makeovers.

Carol said “It was another fantastic turn

out, and my huge thanks to everyone who supported and attended the lunch.

My passion for fund raising for the Breast Care Unit increases as I hear of more and more women who, like me, have benefitted from the care and support they received from the fantastic team at The Breast Care Unit whilst going through their breast cancer journey.

“There were many women in the room at the lunch who have had The event is organised The highlight of the a breast cancer diagnosis. by former breast cancer some of whom I have afternoon was an patient Carol Collier, as a met and we have shared inspirational talk by way of thanking all those our experiences with involved with her guest speaker Katie each other. The common care journey.

Piper, the TV presenter thread is that we are all so Held at the Holiday Inn and charity campaigner grateful for the care and West, and hosted by BBC who rebuilt her life after support we received and Lincolnshire’s Melvyn are receiving and most surviving a brutal acid Prior, there was live importantly that having attack in 2008. music from saxophonist cancer is life changing for Ian Thompson, and Clare us and our loved ones” ^ Hall from the PCH Breast Care Unit gave Sponsors of the Ladies Lunch are; Buckles a talk about the work of the team, and Solicitors LLP, Premier Kitchens, Alwalton advice on how women can look after Hall, EDS Recruitment, Rawlinsons, Holiday themselves.

Inn Peterborough West and Larkfleet Group.

The highlight of the afternoon however was an inspirational talk by guest speaker Katie Piper, the TV presenter and charity campaigner who rebuilt her life after surviving a brutal acid attack in 2008.

Businesswomen at the fundraising ladies lunch.

In 2009 she set up a charity The Katie Piper Foundation to help people with burns and scars to reconnect with their lives and their communities.

Simon Cowell supported Katie by becoming the patron and remains actively involved to date.

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QueenBeefashion Elegant Touch House of Holland False Nails Christmas drained your bank account? No time to get your nails done?

Not to worry, Elegant Touch are here to save the day with their incredibly stunning false nails.

Boots £12.99

Soap and Glory Puffy Eye Mask As the cold nights are drawing Jewel Embellished in, it gives us all a little extra time Tassel Drop Earrings to pamper ourselves. This Soap These may not look the and Glory under-eye treatment part right now, but when soothes the look of puffy, they’re in your ears you’ll look tired eyes in an instant! like a million dollars! These Boots £3.50 earrings are bang on trend right now, and they’ll make your outfit look spot on too.

River Island £12

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion This highly coveted blemish and Stay up-to-date with acne treatment the latest trends and is adored by beauty professionals and crazes with QueenBee celebrities alike and it’s Here are some of our top clear to see why! The Mario picks for this Winter.

Badescu Drying Lotion quickly treats spots and acne effortlessly without irritating surrounding skin.

Ogx Argan Oil Shampoo With the cold and brash weather, our hair can really take a battering.

This shampoo will nourish and strengthen your Glittery Dress hair, making The party season is upon us and it healthy and what better way to enter the New incredibly Year than with a sparkling, all-eyesshiny too! on-you dress? Treat yourself!

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Boots £12.99

Suedette Heeled Embroidered Boots Embroidery is back this season and these stylish yet comfortable boots are the perfect way to make an everyday outfit look that little bit more glamorous.

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Maybelline Tattoo Brow The gel-like, sticky texture of this product is designed to give your brows a natural tint that can last up to 3 days! Perfect if you’re going makeup free this winter, or if you just want fuller-looking brows.

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Rejuvenation: To restore to youthful vigour and appearance; keep young through the ages

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r. Victoria Victorova-Sprinz, a Dental Surgeon based at Herlington Dental Practice, takes a special interest in natural skin rejuvenating and antiageing procedures.

Before and after results using Rejuvapen:

She provides injectable, wrinklereducing procedures with an accuracy and strict infection control measures that only a medical practitioner can provide. Using only the best materials on the market; namely Azzalure, Juvederm Ultra and Rejuvapen - one of the most advanced micro-needling systems on the market.

Victoria believes a healthy smile should be complimented by a healthy, glowing complexion.

Rejuvapen brings a new dimension to facial antiageing treatments - naturally targets and stimulates collagen and elastin producing cells, tightening the skin and achieving a smoother, fresher complexion.

It is excellent in reducing bags and dark circles in the eye area.

Emphasis is on a natural boost in collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production in the skin, reducing appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and providing a more youthful appearance. RP works in conjunction with growth factors which work on a cellular level regulating cell cycle and enhancing cell proliferation and skin renewal and it is especially designed for acne scarring, pigmentation and facial lines.

All anti-ageing treatments that she provides compliment each other to give a fresh, natural appearance, and are skilfully administered to minimise the recovery period under strict infection control measures.

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• Reduces fine lines & wrinkles • Lifts, tightens & rejuvenates skin • Minimizes pore size • Improves the appearance of acne scarring Victoria offers FREE consultations to discuss your requirements - call today to book an appointment.

t: 01733 234566 The Herlington Dental Practice, Orton Malbourne, Peterborough PE2 5PR www.peterboroughdentist.co.uk

Full range of GHD irons, dryers and curl wands including the New Christmas Limited Edition Nocturne.

L’OrÊal Professionnel Haircare Gift Sets.

Hairdressing and Beauty Gift Vouchers available.

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Winter fashion

By Ginny Forrest

Feathers, frills and fluff for the Winter season, embracing bold vibrant colors, supersize sweaters paired with a chic midi skirt.

Twisted Hoop Earrings £6 • Accessorize, Peterborough

Pinafore Dress 49.50 • Fat Face, High Street, Stamford

Faux Leather Logo Link Belt £24 • Topshop, Queensgate, Peterborough 12

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Pure Wool Floppy Hat 27.50 • Marks & Spencer, Queensgate, Peterborough

Grey Faux Fur Jacket 59.99 • New Look, High Street, Stamford

QueenBeefashion Savannah Jumpsuit £119 • John Lewis, Queensgate, Peterborough

Biker Zip Skirt 42.00 • Warehouse, Queensgate, Peterborough Cowl Swing Neck Jumper £79 • Phase Eight, Ironmonger Street, Stamford

Black pointed Kitten Heel Boots £40 • River Island, Brotherhood, Peterborough

Wool Cashmere Boyfriend Coat £375 • Jaeger, St Marys Hill, Stamford

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> Lesley Hirniak

HOUSE OF HAIR AND BEAUTY Stanground www.houseofhairandbeauty.net

> Catherine Miller,

MILLIE & CO Hampton Hargate T: 01733 344900

Embracing individuality seems to be the new trend. Anything and everything goes this winter with chocolate mauves and mochas still being very popular colour choices. Whether you choose long or short, curls or braids, colour melts or ombres… the hair world is your oyster!

Colours by our colour specialist Gina Barnes ^

For the experimental Brunette… TIGER EYE hair is a trend your going to love!

TIGER EYE technique is the NEW subtle Balayage, ideal for dark bases for a warm integrated depth of colour for a combined rich base. TIGER EYE is a subtle caramel highlight giving you a stunning multi- dimensional Brunette result with more lift and brightness around the face, enabling you to wear your hair up with the odd TIGER EYE light visible through the sides as well as the middle lengths and ends.

For the experimental Blonde - The NEW L’Oreal metallics are cool in shade and hot right now! They come in five shades – Silver Ash, Crystal Ash, Ash Gold, Pink Ash and Hi-Lilac and are best applied over pre-lightened hair ^

Donna Young LOCKS AND SHADES Yaxley www.locksandshades.co.uk Following on from the trends of 2017, hair colour contouring will be big news in 2018.

Like make up, hair colour can be used to enhance your features and colouring, making your skin glow in all the right places, e.g baby lights of soft blonde maybe used around your face to brighten up your complexion, or balayage pieces might be used to create volume around your face.

It’s always important for colourists to look at your natural colouring to ensure they match to your perfect shades. 2018 will also see the return of more textured hairstyles, whilst for the past few years blunt styles have been the fashion forward look ^

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PLEXR速 - the incredible alternative to eye surgery BEFORE

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Dr Beverley Brabbins of Newborough Cosmetic Skin Clinic in Peterborough, is proud to introduce PLEXR速, the award winning alternative procedure to eye surgery.

One of the key signs of ageing is eyebags or loose and sagging skin on the eyelids.

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This easy, protein rich homemade recipe uses canned ingredients for speed and a generous amount of spices to give it a lovely homemade taste.

It’s both vegetarian and vegan, and, it can easily be made glutenfree by using water in place of the vegetable broth. Or just shop around to find a gluten-free vegetable broth (several brands are available) .

If you have leftovers it will keep in the fridge for a few days or you can freeze it for when you don’t have time to cook.

Great with rice, quinoa, jacket potato, tortilla wraps or just on it’s own! ^

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INGREDIENTS • 1x 15 oz. can black or pinto beans, drained • 1x 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained • 1x 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (don’t drain) • 1/2 onion, diced • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color) • 2 tbsp. olive oil • 1/4 cup vegetable broth • 2 tbsp. chili powder • 1/2 tsp. salt (or to taste) • 1/2 tsp. pepper (or to taste) • Dash cayenne pepper (optional) • Dash red pepper flakes (optional) DO IT In a medium or large soup pot, sautee the onion, bell pepper and garlic in the olive oil for 3 to five minutes, until the onions are soft, stirring occasionally.

Next, add in the undrained tomatoes, the vegetable broth and the chili powder and stir.

Reduce heat to medium low and add beans.

Stir occasionally and cook for at least 20 minutes. The longer you cook chili the better, but if you’re pressed for time, 20 minutes is fine.

For a spicier chili, add extra cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes!

“We’re all about beauty” Arabellaz Natural Skincare range and full range of Dermalogica products are available in the salon or our online shop. You can continue to look and feel great by following your individually tailored maintenance and care plan in between your visits to us.

Why we Developed Arabellaz Natural Skincare Range

After spending a considerable amount of time exploring the huge amount of skincare products available, we found a large percentage on the market today contain either harmful synthetic chemicals, animal products or have been tested on animals. We also found many of the more natural products available are unreasonably expensive. We do not want to compromise on the skincare quality or products we use and promote, so we decided to develop our own natural product range that is both affordable and ethical, The Arabellaz Natural Skincare Range was born.

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Because We Are Seriously Passionate...

The Environment We have given careful consideration to our packaging and the impact on our environment, ensuring that it is the best for our products and minimising its impact on the environment.

We will continue to work at improving our environmental impact following the basic principles of ‘reduce, re-use and recycle’. We’re still learning, but the more we do, the more we grow. Ongoing progress not perfection.

about our ingredients, we have worked closely with cosmetic industry experts and blenders to develop our range. Our products comply with EU regulation (1223/2009) and registered with the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP).

We have selected the best quality plant oils and extracts for their unique chemistry, all natural and organic. We are committed to keeping it natural, with no ‘nasties’ added to our products and no aggressive ingredients or synthetic chemicals such as Parabens; Sulphates; Silicon-derived Emollients; Petroleum and Mineral Oils; Diethanolamine (DEA) and Triethanolamine (TEA); Ethyl and Isopropyl Alcohol; Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS); synthetic fragrances or colourants. NO ingredients are derived directly from animals and NO Animal Testing carried out.

You will find a complete ingredient list next to all our products on our website. All our products are registered PETA Cruelty Free and are Vegan.

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Your treatment doesn’t have to stop after you have left Arabellaz.

All of our products including Arabellaz Natural Skincare range are available for you to purchase at very competitive prices in salon or on our online shop so you can continue to look and feel great at home, by following your individually tailored maintenance and care plan, in between your visits to us.

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This issue, QueenBee talks to Carly Leonard, CEO of the Peterborough-based environmental charity PECT. More about Carly: Carly became Chief Executive at PECT in October 2015. She oversees the work of the charity and puts in place its plans and strategies for the future. Day-to-day Carly is involved in everything from developing new opportunities for PECT, shaping the direction of existing projects, working with the Board, and getting out and about to talk to people about the charity’s work.

WHERE DID YOUR INTEREST IN THE ENVIRONMENT COME FROM? When I was growing up, my parents’ house was (and still is) the place where people took injured animals to be nurtured back to health. This contributed to my love for nature and developed into an awareness of broader environmental issues.

Back in the 80s, I was putting up recycling posters in the school staff room at primary school, long before this became a

common activity!

This interest continued to grow and led me to completing a degree in Environmental Studies and working in the field for more than 10 years.

I’m still known at PECT for rescuing injured animals, particularly pigeons!

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO WORKING AT PECT? I admired the way that the charity works on environmental projects that make a difference on the ground.

PECT is a fantastic place to work and it’s very rewarding to do work that is positive for people and the environment.

We are a grassroots organisation and we are close to the people we are working with, which helps us to really know the city inside out.

WHY IS PETERBOROUGH AN INTERESTING PLACE TO WORK? Peterborough is continuously evolving and changing. Making improvements on a city-wide scale is complex and, to have a big impact, it needs a joined-up approach. PECT is well placed to bring different organisations and initiatives together so that we can achieve more.

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WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES FACING WOMEN WORKING IN YOUR INDUSTRY? It’s a very forward-thinking industry, and I can’t imagine any kind of discrimination because, thankfully, most of the sector is switched on and it just doesn’t come up. There are still occasions where I’ll be the only woman at a meeting or on a Board but I’m pleased to say that this is happening less and less often.

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU COULD GIVE TO PEOPLE LOOKING FOR A SIMILAR CAREER? The environmental sector truly is the future and there are enormous challenges that we face that will need talented people to find solutions for. So I would definitely recommend for people who are interested to get involved!

A great starting point is volunteering and work experience – getting some hands-on experience and building up your knowledge and skill set.

WHAT ARE PECT’S PLANS GOING FORWARDS? We want to support people to make choices with environmental considerations in mind.

We recognise that people respond in different ways and no one likes being preached at so it’s part of our job to make it appealing for people to get involved in whatever way they can!

Find out more > PECT is an independent and innovative environmental charity helping to protect and enhance the environment.

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see what changes have happened since we last went a couple of years ago. There will be a review of Santa on my blog along with a list of Santa’s Grotto’s in Peterborough if you have yet to book.

I often spend the time between Christmas and New Year reflecting on what has happened during the year. My highlight has definitely been seeing The Mum Diaries grow – all the hard work I have put into my blog is paying off. It is also a great time for me to think of any New Year resolutions, although I have trouble keeping to them.

I think next year though is the year I concentrate on me and my personal well-being. I do tend to concentrate more on the boys than myself so my number one resolution to keep is to become healthier and take up running.

The one thing I do love about New Year though is starting a new diary!

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For the majority of that time I have been overweight. I always knew what I needed to do but the mountain always looked too high to climb. I wanted to lose the weight now, overnight, by next week at the latest!

How has being overweight affected your life?

I hated having my photo taken. I had an image of how I looked but the photos never looked the same. They always had some large woman in them who was pulling funny faces to escape the fact that she was large. My husband would tell me I looked good but the pictures told me another story.

The fact that I wouldn’t get naked in front of him should have rung alarm bells. I lost confidence in myself and my abilities. My self esteem was rock bottom.

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What was your motivation to lose weight?

Pokémon Go was at its most popular and my girls were playing it.

I downloaded it and started playing. It wasn’t long before I was hooked and started walking to catch the critters.

Then I was lent a FitBit and continued walking. I started walking 1k a night but before long I was doing 3, 4, 5k. The weight started to come off slowly. I wasn’t weighing myself but I noticed my clothes getting looser. By Christmas, instead of wearing a size 22, I bought a size 14 dress for the Christmas party – I felt AWESOME!

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How did you do it?

Being able to see what I was eating was a real eye opener. My portions were massive and not that healthy.

I started logging everything I ate.

Creating recipes for the foods I ate regularly made logging even quicker.

Even now, I log my food, drink and exercise and record my weight. The Walk the Weight Off challenge really got me going too. I loved getting the icons for the places I had virtually visited.

Changes in your life My sister said that I was walking so much I could probably walk the Park Run. She actually had no intention of letting me walk it and had me running and walking. It took me 49 minutes to complete it and I cried as I ran over the finish line. Now I can run the whole thing. If you’d said to me a year ago that I would walk 5k, let alone run it, I would have laughed at you. I love

walking! My family have been amazing throughout my journey.

High and lows Sometimes the weight loss has been easy and other times incredibly difficult. I won’t lie and say that there haven’t been times when I have wanted to give up and go back to the old me. Because there totally has. Lots of them. But I’m not going back to that person. I feel more confident about myself, healthier and fitter ^

TRUDI’ S TIPS: • Log everything - don’t lie to yourself.

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essa Lynn is in the home stretch of completing a PhD and is mum to two under-fives. As if that isn’t enough to fill a person’s time, she is also Chair of the Olive Branch Community Garden (Olive), a Community Interest Company.

plants and forage for their own food before speaking has been a magical experience.

We asked Tessa how she manages all of this and what motivates her.

The collective efforts of all have resulted in the reward of a 25-year lease from PCC. Earth turns to gold at the Olive, with fruit, vegetables and herbs, but also a natural environment to absorb and explore.

There has never been a more exciting time to get involved with something truly amazing in Peterborough. So visit one weekend soon (10am-3pm) and if gardening is not your thing, no worries… there is plenty more to get involved with and we can guarantee that you will always be welcomed with a smile!” ^ > Olive Branch Community Garden is at: Olive Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, PE1 4PT

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Volunteering at the Olive is a pleasure, a time out from the thesis and is educational for everyone in so many ways; being part of a community and learning about growing food.

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My life-changing 75km trek across mountains and deserts...

LOCAL LADY JOANNE PRICE TELLS QUEENBEE ABOUT HER OMAN CHALLENGE IN AID OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

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hen I signed up for the Fabulous challenge to Oman in aid of breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel in April this year, I was mostly just excited about the opportunity to meet vlogger and author Giovanna Fletcher and TOWIE star Mario

Falcone. I had no idea how utterly life changing the week long 75km trek across mountains and through scorching hot deserts would be.

The first hurdle to overcome was the fundraising. Having to raise almost £3,000 initially seemed like an impossible feat and I thought I’d have to make up any short-fall using my own money. However, with the help of my friends, family and local community, and with a few pots of glitter and a good old quiz night, my fundraising account soon totalled over £4,000. This will help save many, many lives.

Once my place on the trek was secured I turned my attention to training for this gruelling physical challenge. Less than a year after major surgery and chemotherapy I was unsure how my body would cope with walking uphill for hours, carrying a heavy backpack filled with water. Living in one of the flattest

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parts of the UK made any kind of useful preparation tricky, but I did what I could, whenever I could.

This mainly consisted of lots of long walks around the area with my heavy three-yearold strapped into a back carrier.

The trek was physically tougher than anything I could have imagined.

The mountains were incredibly steep, the loose rocks and gravel underfoot made every step dangerous, there were no ropes and no hard-hats. Just boots, walking poles and teamwork.

“There were no ropes and no hard-hats.

Just boots, walking poles and teamwork”

Meeting the other 60 participants at the airport before flying into Dubai was overwhelming and a little intimidating, but once we all got chatting and sharing our stories we very quickly went from strangers to friends and I know they’ll all be in my life forever.

Every single person had been touched by cancer in some way; some had lost parents or grandparents to the disease, some were supporting friends undergoing treatment, one lovely lady had lost her 26-year-old daughter to breast cancer the previous year.

It reminded us why CoppaFeel is such an important charity and validated our efforts.

The emotion I felt upon reaching the summit of Jebel Qihwi on the final day will stay with me forever.

If I can go from laying in a hospital bed, sick from chemo, to standing on the top of the world in the space of 12 months, I can only imagine where the next year will take me.

Always have hope. Big Love, Jo ^

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‘Tis the Season to be Jolly?

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urn on the television or the radio or look in shop windows and everywhere there are images of happy families having a great Christmas time. It’s impossible to ignore. However, there are numerous reasons that someone might not look forward to Christmas - money worries, family tensions, loneliness, isolation or mental health problems.

These don’t simply vanish when the holidays are near. In fact, these stresses can be worse at this time of year. While some of us are celebrating with our families, others are suffering, often in silence. While some of us are struggling to find “that perfect gift”, others are struggling to find the next meal or desperate for the feelings of sadness and darkness to go away once and for all.

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LIZZIE BENTON OFFERS ADVICE & GUIDANCE ABOUT REAL LIFE ISSUES

Q: WHEN DO YOU CALL IT QUITS ON A RELATIONSHIP? Unfortunately, relationships are not the fairytale they are made out to be in the Disney Movies. They’re bloody hard work!

It’s very easy to get a warped vision of what a relationship ‘should’ be like. Thanks to social media we all seem to think that many of our friends and family have picture perfect relationships, but none of us really know what goes on behind closed doors.

We all come with some form of ‘baggage’.

But if you are making too many sacrifices to be with that person, you have to ask yourself if it is worth it?

What you are changing about yourself and what you want out of life? What are the personal sacrifices you are making to make this relationship work?

You can spend a lot of time in a relationship trying to be the ‘perfect partner’, and then wonder why your other half isn’t acting in the same way.

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This is because your expectations of a relationship are different to your partners, and you have to communicate what it is that you not only want from a relationship but what you need. Those are two very different things that only you will know.

If these things aren’t aligned then perhaps it is for the best that you both move on.

Before you take the leap it’s important to take a step back and think about yourself.

I know this sounds selfish, but if you’re not happy and cannot accept yourself, then how can you accept your partner?

Go out for a long walk and take some time to think about what you want from your life. How do you want to spend each day?

What does this look like? What does this feel like?

For more advice on getting your head around relationships, head to lizaboo.co.uk ^

Tu Danse Studios on Newark Road, Peterborough have a fantastic and fun range of workshops that everyone can enjoy. Here’s just a taster but see our full list of workshops, classes and events on our website...

Crafty Christmas Afternoon Tea 3rd December 2017 A lovely way to start the festive season! Full Afternoon Tea and lots of opportunities to buy some lovely stocking filler presents... a great girly get together to start the festive season. We will be making up tables of 8 & 10 so grab some friends and join us. Cost £10.

Christmas Champagne Afternoon Tea Dance 10th December 2017 A wonderful way to get into the festive spirit. A full champagne afternoon tea accompanied by lots of fabulous Ballroom & Latin dancing. Everyone welcome. 2pm-5pm. Cost £15.

New Years Eve Supper & Dance 31st December 2017 A wonderful way to welcome in 2018, with lots of Ballroom & Latin Dancing, a hot & cold buffet supper plus great company. 8pm-12.30am. Ticket only event. Cost £20.

Saturday Evening Social Dances 27th January 2018 Ballroom & Latin music with a very small splash of the most popular sequence dances. Open to all abilities for Ballroom & Latin Practice dancing.

Primarily Strict Tempo Ballroom & Latin music with a very small splash of the most popular sequence dances. Bar available. 7.30pm-10.30pm.

Cost: £15.

Ugly Bug Ball 13th February 2018 Gotta crawl, gotta crawl, to the ugly bug ball, and a happy time we’ll have there, one and all! Lots of fun making a choice of bug costume, then dancing, singing and lots of other fun bug party activities.

Great for ages 4-8. Cost £15. SPECIAL OFFER: book 2 x Feb half term workshops and get the 3rd FREE!

We`re going on a bear hunt 14th February 2018 A magical story bought to life in this fun activities workshop. We’re going on a bear hunt by Micheal Rosen. Lots of exciting things planned as we wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear… without getting wet of course! What a surprise awaits us in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! Ideal for ages 4-8. Cost £15. SPECIAL OFFER: book 2 x Feb half term workshops and get the 3rd FREE!

Musical Theatre Show in 5 days 29th May 2018 Rehearse & perform a musical in 5 days. Just 5 days to rehearse and perform a musical You will not want to miss this one! Hard work but such fun! Friends and family will be invited to watch the performance on Saturday 2nd June @ 4.30pm.

9.30am-4.30pm. Perfect for age 9 -16. Cost £100 includes workshop T-shirt.

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A fun way to start your hen party! You choose your theme and we will do the rest. In the 2 hour dance party you will learn a routine from your choice of the ultima te feel-good worldwide hit musicals ‘Mamma Mia ’, ‘Dirty Dancing’ or ‘Grease’ and by the end of the afternoon you and your hen party will be shimmying, jiving, hip-thrusting ,clapping and no doubt singing along to all the words! It’s hard to resist. See our website under ‘classe s’ for more details.

To book onto any of the above classes or for more information please visit our website or call Tu Danse Studios

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Miss Slinky and Mr Sleek set to shine well into 2018!

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dynamic slimming duo got ready to dazzle this winter Christmas party season after achieving a combined weight loss of 13 stones between them.

Sharna Gray, who has lost 7st 6lbs, was voted as the Hampton Vale Slimming World group’s Miss Slinky 2017, and Mat Rickett-Brown, who has lost 5st 6lbs, was named the group’s Mr Sleek 2017 after their fellow members were wowed by their achievements.

Slimming World’s annual Miss Slinky and Mr Sleek competitions recognise those members who have transformed both inside and out by becoming healthier and happier, slimmer and more confident, and who look great in their seasonal party clothes.

Scott Smith, who runs the Hampton Vale Slimming World group says he is extremely proud of both slimmers:

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“Christmas and New Year is time for getting dressed up and having a good time.

However, when people are overweight they often feel uncomfortable and out of place at parties – that’s if they don’t avoid socialising altogether.

This year Sharna and Mat will feel completely different from previous years. I hope they’ll be accepting every invitation they receive and showing off their gorgeous new figures with poise and assurance!” > For further information on classes please contact Scott Smith on 07734 364138 or email scott.smithsw@yahoo.co.uk

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’m a woman of a certain age and dealing with the dreaded menopause.

Quite frankly, it’s like riding on a roller coaster that has no breaks!

By Louisa Parr

time with my sisters, OMG! All I’m saying is this, thank the heavens for TENA Lady!

And, whilst we’re on the subject, what’s with those random little ‘pharps’ that seem to escape from my nether regions, completely unexpected and totally unannounced?

My emotions are nonsensical, my aptness for multitasking has gone AWOL and my ability to rationalise has left the building! Hot flushes come and I used to get really cross with my Mum go as they please, leaving me lit up like if we were out somewhere together and a Belisha beacon and I cry at she’d start doing the very the most ridiculous of things.

“What’s with same thing. She’d look at me those random All that was once pert in dismay and say she couldn’t now resembles something little ‘pharps’ that help it. But I distinctly painted by Peter Paul seem to escape remember thinking to myself, Rubens, because all I ever from my nether “I’ll never do that!” And here want to do these days is regions, completely we are, history is repeating eat cake. Halfway through itself! I now have no control unexpected a conversation I randomly or warning, they just pop out, and totally lose my train of thought unannounced?” sounding like something from and inevitably end up at the The London Philharmonic’s wrong station entirely. I’ve wind section! even taken to mumbling loudly and I’m sure I’m not alone in dealing with according to my youngest son, I’m now this strange phenomenon. I’m just in the habit of repeating myself several hoping that it doesn’t get any worse times over! as time passes. I’m all for growing old But Mother Nature must’ve been having disgracefully, but please, I don’t want to a particularly bad day herself when she be the dear old lady at the fairground bestowed this next affliction upon me, sitting on the slow turning teacup and because what’s even worse by far, is the saucer merry-go-round, because that’s all the excitement her bladder can inability to stop my body from doing the handle. Sod that! I want to be the one most embarrassing of things imaginable, driving the bumper cars! Is it too late in public. Like when coughing, a sudden for pelvic floor exercises?? ^ sneeze perhaps or spending some fun 50

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EXPLORE DREAM DISCOVER WELCOME TO SARAH HOUNSELL AT HAYS TRAVEL… YOUR VERY OWN PERSONAL TRAVEL CONSULTANT

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elcome to Sarah, a local travel agent with years of experience, advice and tips. Sit back and relax while she tailor-makes the perfect holiday for you.

“My name is Sarah and I have worked in the travel industry for twentyfour years. I started my dream job working for Thomas Cook in the 90s, went on to work for Lunn Poly, back to Thomas Cook as a manager and finally on to TUI. This year I decided to make the break to give myself a 52

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better work/life balance and I Sarah Hounsell now work as a self-employed homeworker for Hays Travel.

Winter is upon us and thoughts turn to getting some winter sunshine.

The Canaries offers year-round warm temperatures but a cruise around the islands is a great holiday. Fly into Gran Canaria and then wake up every day in a new location. You can visit Santa Cruz, Madeira, Lanzarote and Morocco with prices starting from just £640pp for a week in January.

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Due to its position on the Equator, Cape Verde it enjoys temperatures up to 30 degrees throughout the winter months and has some fabulous all-inclusive hotels on the beach.

And what of the Caribbean?

Don’t be put off by the effects of Hurricane Irma. A lot of it did went unscathed so there are great deals to be had on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Fly to paradise for just £780pp all-inclusive for a week including flights and transfers.” ^

Sarah Hounsell is your very own Personal Travel Consultant with years of experience. Working on your behalf, she can find, plan & tailor make the most perfect holiday for you.

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“When shopping for a holiday Sarah is the best person - she’s attentive and great at listening to what you want and sourcing the best deals!” Rachel

Tel: 01733 646316 Sarah Hounsell at Hays Travel

> Let Sarah create your dream holiday - call her on 01733 646316.

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Diffusing essential oils in your home throughout the day can have many benefits to your overall wellness.

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QueenBeelife Reasons to have a diffuser: Sleep: Scents such as lavender, ylang ylang, vetiver and valerian are all conducive to a restful night’s sleep.

Stress Relief: Some oils that are recommended to promote calm and ease anxiety. These are bergamot, chamomile, rose and frankincense.

Ward Off Illness: Oregano oil can help prevent flu, peppermint can ward off a cough or cold and lemon helps prevent or reduce the severity of viruses.

Safe Alternative to Candles and Incense: Many scented candles have chemicals, such as toluene and benzene, which can cause damage to the brain, lung and central nervous system. They are also a major fire risk.

Allergy Relief: Allergies can cause respiratory issues, clogged sinuses and scratchy throats. Use peppermint, basil, eucalyptus and tea tree oils to ease your symptoms.

Feel Rejuvenated: Boost your mood with some energising essential oils such as citrus oils, ginger, vanilla or rosemary.

Mental Focus: Give yourself an extra advantage by boosting your memory and increasing your attention span by diffusing peppermint, pine or eucalyptus.

Freshen up the Air: Simply put a scent that you love in your oil diffuser, breathe and enjoy!

Set the Mood: Set a fun and festive holiday mood with a blend of essential oils. Nothing quite says Christmas like pine or a blend of orange and cinnamon.

Cinnamon, clove and black pepper can evoke the scent of autumn.

Boost Your Mood: On the days when you’re feeling down or sad, essential oils can brighten your mood. Try bergamot, lavender or clary sage ^

THE DIMPLEX AROMA DIFFUSER Smart and Compact!

This compact diffuser can add both fragrance and moisture to the air that may have been dried out by your heating system. It is so simple to both use and clean which is a bonus as so many of them take so long to set up then clean that they end up getting put away, never to be seen again! The top simply comes off, fill the water and essential oil and close again… job done!

This diffuser features an LED light that is designed to create a calm and relaxing ambiance. It is almost silent which means it is perfect for the bedroom and with a built in alarm you can wake up to your favourite scent.

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SCENTSY DIFFUSERS (main pic) So much more than a diffuser!

Handcrafted and oh-so-lovely! Immediately fill your space with all-natural Scentsy Oil fragrance. These stunning diffusers create a wonderful centrepiece in your home, this is so much more than a diffuser.

The Scentsy Diffusers feature the world’s most advanced nebulizing diffuser to deliver your perfect fragrance experience instantly in a microscopic mist, with interchangeable decorative shades to complement and enliven your décor.

This Reflect Scentsy diffuser (main image) has a gorgeous mirrored finish and the image really does not do it justice, once on it creates an impression of a star filled sky, simply gorgeous of an evening.

These diffusers are more expensive than others, but they are worth it and you get a fantastic result. www.scentsy.com - prices from £158

THE ESTEBAN VOLUTO EDITION DIFFUSER Funky and cool!

This diffuser has powerful ultrasound technology in which water and scent mix to form a fresh and fragrant mist. The mist begins to diffuse as soon as the device is switched on. The different coloured light hues give this product a funky edge and creates a wonderful atmosphere in your home.

It can operate non-stop or set to different times and it will switch itself off once empty.

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WEDDINGS at Lakeside Kitchen & Bar

Lakeside is the perfect venue for your Wedding reception regardless of the time of year. With beautiful views overlooking Gunwade Lake you can enjoy a summer al fresco drinks reception or raise a toast by the cosy log burner. Our venue can hold up to 150 guests.

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our wedding day is one of the most special days of your life and as such you deserve a venue just as special. Set within the heart of Ferry Meadows Country Park, Lakeside Kitchen & Bar is one of the most stunning wedding venues in Peterborough.

fireplace Lakeside will make it a perfect day regardless of the time of year. To make sure all your friends and family can join you on this special day our venue can hold up to 150 guests.

Despite the rural setting it is located a mere 5 miles from Peterborough City Centre and has designated on-site parking for guests.

As well as the wonderful views on show Lakeside Kitchen & Bar provides first-class catering that includes a wonderful range of locally sourced food.

Lakeside Kitchen & Bar understands your day is special to you and every detail of the wedding reception can be customised to give you a wedding reception that exceeds your expectations.

Whether you would like a live band or a DJ playing everyone’s favourite tunes the details can be tailored for your requirements.

The venue offers numerous stunning spaces in which to create the perfect setting for your day all year round.

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“legal separation” is not an expression that a family lawyer recognises. Any separation between married couples, or indeed cohabiting couples, is legal. What people probably mean is, a separation that formally ends the relationship, such as the start of the two year separation period needed as a ground for divorce.

The term doesn’t really apply to cohabiting couples, because cohabitation is not legal to start with. If you want to obtain legal rights as a cohabitee, please see your solicitor about a Cohabitation Agreement.

Concentrating on the relationship that is protected by law, namely marriage, if you and your spouse are certain that

HOW DO I LEGALLY SEPARATE? your marriage is over, you may not want to start divorce proceedings straightaway.

However, there may be complicated financial issues that need dealing with before waiting for a two year separation period. In this situation a Separation Deed can be drafted which has the same effect as a consent financial order in divorce, except it hasn’t been approved at Court. But it is enforceable as a contract and if need be, can be used in court proceedings to ensure the terms agreed are carried out.

Just remember, once you are separated from your spouse, whether you want to refer to it as a legal separation or not, both of you still have the same rights one against another in respect of the assets in the marriage, be

they capital, income or pensions.

Don’t assume that the longer the separation, the weaker the case for sharing your assets will be. Do consult a Family Law specialist if you have any doubt about this ^ Belinda Smith is the owner and principal of Belinda Smith and Co., Family Law solicitors based at Asset House, 27-28 Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SR www.bscosolicitors.co.uk

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If you want to obtain legal rights as a cohabitee, please see your solicitor about a Cohabitation Agreement.

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO THE BROADWAY!

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hristmas is coming, and Christmas in Peterborough wouldn’t be complete without Christmas Magic, at The Broadway for one night only on Sunday 17th December.

Now in its seventh successful year, the ever-popular Christmas extravaganza has become an established high point of the festive season in Peterborough, selling out venues across the city including Peterborough Cathedral, Kingsgate auditorium, and The Broadway, where the event has been based since 2013.

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Featuring all your festive favourites and more, including Walking in the Air, Driving Home for Christmas, Little St Nick, Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, White Christmas and many more - as well as some speciallycommissioned new arrangements - there will be something for everyone young and old, so bring the family and get your Christmas off to a flying start!

Directed by William Prideaux, hosted by Jane Smith, and featuring a full symphony orchestra, Christmas Magic will showcase performances by the city’s award-winning choirs Peterborough Male Voice Choir,

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Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir, as well as orchestral classics such as Christmas Overture and Sleigh Ride from special guests Peterborough Festival Orchestra.

It’s been another fantastic year for the Peterborough Sings! choirs who have enjoyed success on the national and international circuit as well as performing with the BBC Concert Orchestra in their sensational sell-out Film Music Gala in September. Exciting plans for 2018 include more international tours and a collaboration with the Band of the RAF Regiment.

William Prideaux says “Christmas is always a very special time of year for our choirs - it’s a wonderful opportunity for us to have fun,

celebrate and put on a thoroughly fantastic show for our home audience, who give us such tremendous support throughout the year. We’re looking forward to digging out our Christmas jumpers and presenting a really memorable evening of festive fun for all the family.”

So, when you’ve finished the shopping, the tree, baubles and bangles are up, and the mistletoe’s hanging from the door, there’s only one thing left to do – celebrate the magic of Christmas with Christmas Magic, Peterborough’s biggest Christmas celebration! ^ > Christmas Magic will be at The Broadway at 7.30pm on Sunday 17th December. Tickets from £16 available from Peterborough Visitor Information Centre, by phone on 0333 666 3366 or at www.peterboroughsings.org.uk QueenBee Winter 2017

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TOP TIPS FOR STICKING TO YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

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ose two stone. Quit smoking.

Curb that Prosecco habit.

Start training for the London Marathon. Turn into Superwoman. Women rule when it comes to making New Year’s Resolutions but do they keep them? Do they heck.

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Only 8% of us succeed in our New Year’s Resolutions and a staggering quarter of us make and fail at the SAME resolution each year! So what can we do to give ourselves the best chance of success? Here at Inspired to Change we understand how our brains work and why we often go wrong with our resolutions. We’ve pulled together our top tips to help keep you on track!

QueenBeeviewpoint Tip 1: Set Realistic Goals Setting a goal that is unachievable causes stress and overwhelm in the brain making it very unlikely that we will even start working towards it in the first place let alone achieve it. The trick is to set yourself a goal that takes you a few steps outside your comfort zone.

Tip 2: Break It Down Break your goals down into small chunks.

This means that each time you achieve a small chunk of the journey towards your goal, you get a hit of your feel-good hormone serotonin which gives you a sense of achievement and motivates you to take further action.

Tip 3: Know Your “Why” At this time of year many people’s focus is on being fitter and healthier but understanding why this is important is key to your motivation. It’s not enough to say I want to lose a stone. You need to understand why that is important to you. Whatever your goal is, keep asking yourself “why” until you get to the real nub of the issue because that is what will keep you motivated.

Tip 4: Make It Repeatable Making a small change that can be repeated often throughout the day is more likely to stick and become a lasting behaviour. So if you want to do one

hundred sit-ups a day, set yourself a goal of doing ten sit ups every time you boil the kettle! Our brain learns through repetition so the more we repeat something the quicker it will get set as a habit in our brain.

Tip 5: Get A Good Night’s Sleep Along with eating the right foods, rest is essential to restore our brain energy and our willpower. So make sure you get plenty of shut-eye to keep you on track.

If you’re struggling to sleep at night it might be time to speak to your local Inspired to Change hypnotherapist.

That’s our top 5 tips, but we have a load more on our blog which you can find at: www.inspiredtochange.biz/2017/01/10/ top-tips-for-sticking-to-your-new-yearsresolutions/ If you’d like to find out how hypnotherapy could help you achieve your goals in 2018 get in touch with Gary and book your FREE initial consultation ^ > Gary Johannes 07780592625 gary@inspiredtochange.biz www.inspiredtochange.biz

By Gary Johannes AHD DHP HPD MNCH (Reg.) AfSFH (Reg.) SFH Sup (Hyp) Inspired to Change Hypnotherapy 07780592625 www.inspiredtochange.biz

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Winter health tips

by Lucy Olivia Grace, Queenbee’s allotment manager, holistic herbalist & nutritionist

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ey all! For me, this is the first year ever that I‘ve enjoyed the cold. After a Summer pregnancy, wrapping up and taking a cool walk has never been so appealing - followed by warming cinnamon tea snuggled up at home.

However, lingering coughs and colds are already making the rounds, spreading through the family like wildfire and making these darker days a load harder for us mums. With the kids at school, sharing germs like they’re sweeties, we can easily feel helpless to the situation.

However, we CAN fight the problem better than constant trips to the GP and covering up symptoms – with food!

Optimising vitamin C intake is one of the best (and yummiest) antioxidant defence mechanisms we have. Utilise it to: • Super-strengthen the immune system • Fight both existing and incoming bacteria, viruses and infections • Boost overall nutrition, health & energy levels

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Supplements are largely synthetic, so opt for the real thing. Aim to fill 50% of your meals with fresh sources such as: Peppers (yellow, red & green), dark leafy greens, kiwis, broccoli, peas, onions, tomatoes, berries & citrus fruits.

Smoothies are a great way to cram it in the more, the merrier (literally). Choose organic for the most benefits, as regular produce contains high amounts of toxins that will beat down your immune system rather than support it.

There are also many culinary herbs & spices to ward off the lurgie such as garlic, turmeric, ginger, rosemary & thyme. Unfiltered apple cider vinegar will help to keep your health in tip-top shape, too.

Also, take a hot bath, or two, or three!

Add drops of tea tree oil to boost the benefits. Regular baths will help to detoxify the body and remove those school lurgies!

Wishing you all a wonderful, healthy festive season! ^

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It is now recognised as one of the most popular and largest cleaning companies in Peterborough in the domestic cleaning market, cleaning approximately 150 homes a week in Peterbrough, Stamford, The Deepings and he surrounding areas.

All of their staff are fully trained, DBS checked where applicable and most importantly, fully insured. They provide a tailor-made cleaning schedule for each property they service.

With our already busy lives getting busier, we have less and less free time.

360 Cleaning Services give you the gift of time back and take care of your homes cleaning needs.

With Christmas fast approaching they’ve decided to share some cleaning tips with QueenBee. 1. TREAT YOUR CARPETS No matter how hard you clean your carpets, some dirt and dust will still linger. That’s why it’s worth investing in getting your carpets cleaned and treated to get your carpets looking brand new.

2. ORGANISE A PROFESSIONAL OVEN CLEAN In preparation for the gastronomic delights that are going to be created in your kitchen this Christmas, it’s worth hiring a professional to come and give your oven a thorough clean.

3. CLEAN YOUR DECORATIONS Christmas decorations spend most of their time hidden away in cupboards or dusty attics waiting for their five minutes of fame. Put aside some time to give them a good clean before hanging them up and they’ll soon look as good as new.

4. USE THIS TIME TO GET RID OF WHAT YOU DON’T NEED It’s brilliant when you receive some lovely new gifts for your house, but you may not need two or three pairs of oven gloves for your kitchen. Either discard old ones or donate them to charity.

“We clean, so you don’t have to!” > Tel: 360 Cleaning on 01733 302912 www.360cs.co.uk

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Residential & commercial property Fully insured & DBS checked Tenancy & builders cleans Regular & contract cleans One off and deep cleans

360 Cleaning Services can help with both of the above and you can call 01733 302 912 for a free quote.

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A sting in the tail

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s another year comes to an end, our thoughts turn to the past twelve months and how we can make the next twelve better. That could be anything from a job change, being a better person, starting a new hobby, drinking more water, spending more time with our families or moving house.

But most of us have the same goals for the brand new year. Lose weight.

Cut back on wine. Start doing regular exercise. Of course, some of you are already slim, teetotal, gym bunnies; nibbling on quinoa salad for lunch and five mashed-up avocado’s for dinner, sipping mineral water twenty-fourseven, donning your running gear for a ‘quick 10k’ even if it’s minus twelve degrees outside…

But some of us are not.

Waking up on New Years Day with a full set of rules, from which we will now abide by, is a massive shock to the system.

My list always contains the three W’s (weight, wine, whimper) but I throw in a few more. Just for good measure.

It starts off well, of course, but by the 3rd of January I am sick of going to the toilet every twenty minutes so I lay off

the water. By the 4th I am staying up a bit later because, well, I’m back at work and I’ve had a long day and I need to keep up with all my dramas, comedies and documentaries. Ditto the reason why I now ‘need’ a couple of glasses of wine each evening. By the 5th, I can’t decide between yoga or dressmaking as a pastime. So I get cross and say I’m doing neither. And by the 6th I’ve gone from speed walking to full sprint and jarred my hip so I need to rest for a few weeks to prevent further damage.

Not even Tom Hardy naked, but for a stripy apron, could manage to persuade me to eat cauliflower ‘rice’ or a spiralised courgette. A brassica cannot be disguised as a grain and no matter how much I dress up that courgette, I can’t con my brain into thinking it’s actually spaghetti.

So this year, I’m bucking the trend.

There will be no list.

Maybe by the end of next year I’ll be a size eight long distance runner without one…^

Tracy x

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