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Contents
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COMMUNITY The History of Peterborough Markets Realitas Community Arts Centre
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Olympic Torch arrival
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Side by Side; Innovation in business
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Ormiston Bushfield Academy update
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Perkins Eastern Run matched fundraising
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Peterborough’s new war memorial
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Win a mini manicure with nail art at CJ’s
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Save the date for fireworks!
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Win a Segway experience for four!
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Peterborough Lions
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£20 Voucher giveaway with Wrights Cycles 28
Rail show success
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Social workers needed in Peterborough
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Call for blood donors
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FEATURES Book recommendations
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brand new bag
Beauty Barbie; Suncreams
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Family Scene
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Beauty Barbie; Melanie Richards
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Motoring; Audi TT
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Fitness; Weights for Olympic training
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Newborough Dogs, Hydrotherapy
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Nene Glides; Segway experience
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The Scene Team Heidi Semple - Head Honcho heidi@scenepublishing.co.uk Naomi Hand – Numbers & Words naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk Charlotte Charlesworth – Buying & Selling charlotte@scenepublishing.co.uk Sarah Wright – Pretty Pictures sarah@designitwright.co.uk Contributors Megan Templeman, Ryan Semple, Beautie Barbie, Tim Barnes-Clay
EVENTS What’s on
REVIEWS
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COMPETITION
Fashion for men; Papa’s got a
Salon review
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A Medieval world in Longthorpe
HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY
REVIEWS
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4&5
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SPORT Ryan’s Football review Euro 2012
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THE HISTORY OF PETERBOROUGH MARKETS Market Place 1962
Corn Exchange interior 1922 Market Place 1902
Cattle Market 1910
Part of the Market Sted e 18
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Market Place 1895
The site of the original Market Hill
The area today between Church
building (demolished in November
and Saturdays for the sale of general
and sales offices. This market was
in October and
covered the area from the Cathedral (St
Street and Exchange Street, plus the
2009) which is now occupied by St
goods and produce. This market
well attended on Wednesday when
was held in
Nicholas’ Gateway) to the street west of
area from the Cathedral Gateway
John’s Square.
was relocated in 1962/63 to the
it was a live stock market and on
fields on the
the present St John’s Square. That area
to what is now Queens Street, was
area bounded by Northminster and
Saturdays it sold every type of live and
south side of
(roughly where Queens Street is now)
called Market Stede – including the
The whole area under the Guildhall
accessed via Laxton Square, Cattle
dead stock (including hens, ducks,
the river to
was once known as Butcher’s Row from
area north of St John’s Church which
was used as a poultry, eggs and butter
Market Road and Market Way.
rabbits etc). The cattle market was
sell wool and general
the Middle Ages and all the butcher’s
became Exchange Street after the
market and the area immediately
built with sheep and cattle pens, and
purpose goods. There was also a skin
stalls were grouped there. Interestingly,
Corn Exchange was opened in 1848.
outside St John the Baptist church
The old cattle market was created
a covered shed for pigs and calves. It
market held in Cumbergate which was
the Peterborough butchers claimed a
The Corn Exchange used to open on
was used by fish sellers. Indeed, a
at a cost of £10,000 under an Act of
closed in Spring 1972.
highly popular in 1713 but ceased at the
sole right to graze 48 sheep on Flag
Saturdays from 12 noon to 3.30pm for
water pump used to be located on the
Parliament in May 1863 and occupied
Fen Common. When these open fields
the sale of corn, potatoes and other
south east side of St Johns to assist
5 acres between Broadway and New
Some notable Market Fairs included:
were enclosed they were given land in
agricultural commodities. At other
the fish stall holders.
Road (including part of a field called
St Peter’s held in the city centre on
June & Vernon Bull – local historians
Boonfield (now part of Eastgate), known
times it was used for social events
Simpsons Place) – opening in May
the 2nd Tuesday and Wednesday in
and authors
as Butcher’s Piece, but subject to the
and auction sales. In June 1964 the
Market Days in the Market Place
1867. It held up to 104 calves, 4,448
July for the sale of wool, cattle and
local authority erecting a gallows for the
Corn Exchange was demolished to
(later renamed Cathedral Square in
sheep and lambs, 520 pigs, plus 145
horses; Bridge Fair took place on the
(Next issue – the history of the
execution of criminals.
make way for the Norwich Union
1963) took place on Wednesdays
horses, together with a market house
1st Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Almshouses, Cumbergate and Westgate)
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turn of the 20th century.
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REALITAS COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE With the warmer weather here, maybe now is the time to take a trip out to the picturesque village of Peakirk to visit Realitas Community Arts Centre. With thousands of art and craft exhibits, free demonstrations and an onsite fossil museum, a trip to the Centre is an educational experience for the whole family. In addition, visitors can purchase the original art and craft exhibits to support the running of the Centre. Educational shopping, now that has got to be good!
About Realitas Realitas Community Arts Centre is Peterborough’s largest charitable art and craft centre. Located in an old railway granary, the Centre provides 6,000 square feet of space for over 150 local artists and crafts people to exhibit their work. In addition, the Centre provides a range of demonstrations, workshops and art & craft as therapy sessions. There is also an on-site tea room so visitors can put their feet up with a cuppa after viewing the exhibits.
Bentley Nursing Supplies has been established since 1991, concentrating successfully on disabled and rehabilitation consumables and equipment.
Bentley’s professional approach to problem solving means that they can assure you the best throughout their entire range. The range includes:
Over the years, Bentley has established it’s name throughout the area in supplying many local care homes and institutions as well as the general public. Continual growth has been maintained by an experienced team that is consistently recommended by care and health professionals, giving them a unique niche in the market place.
Continence Products (Pads, Protective Bedding, Commodes) Nursing Consumables & Uniform (Gloves, Aprons, Laundry Sacks) Rehabilitation & Care Equipment (Wheelchair sale/hire, Lifting Equipment, Feeding Aids)
In 2011 the move to the Werrington premises gave them larger warehousing facilities which enabled higher stock levels giving the ability to respond quickly and deliver these quality products efficiently. The popular shop facility allows friendly face to face discussion and access to product knowledge through trusted staff.
CONTINENCE CONSUMABLES SPECIALISTS
Opened by the Mayor of Peterborough in May 2011, the Centre has already been visited by over 3,000 Peterborough residents, many returning again and again to see the new exhibits. There is no entrance fee and ample parking.
For all your nursing and caring requirements, Bentley’s is the first place to go... because they care. Come and visit us or phone one of the sales team for a brochure - 01733 555838.
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More than just an art and craft centre Also located at the Granary are a range of creative enterprises including a stone mason, landscape artist, Beverley Porter jewellery making and repairs, a carpenter, a cobbler, a musical instrument maker and an art and craft tutor as well as a brand new beauty parlour. In addition, the Granary is home to Fossils Galore a fossil and mineral museum. Fossils Galore provides an educational centre for all ages about the prehistoric life that lies beneath our feet. It also offer a range of fun actives for kids.
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Wheelchair sale or hire
Shop Open 0800-1630 Mon-Fri
Realitas Community Arts Centre is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 – 17:00 and Sunday from 12:00 – 17:00
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www.realitascommunity.org 01733 252 538
Call us for a brochure!
Tel: 01733 555838 (24hrs)
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Olympic Torch arrives in the City The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay passes through the City on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 July. At 5.15pm on 3 July the Olympic Flame will be carried through Burghley House Estate and Gardens. It will then travel to the Nene Valley Railway’s Wansford station where it will be transported on board ‘The City of Peterborough’ steam
Innovative new scheme sees businesses step up to help achieve Peterborough’s ambitions
locomotive until it reaches Orton Mere station.
BUSINESSES in Peterborough are joining
From Orton Mere the Olympic Flame will travel up Oundle Road until turning
to help support charities and communities in
left on to London Road and passing over Town Bridge. The Torchbearers will then carry the Flame onto Lower Bridge Street across Bourges Boulevard and
forces in an innovative and unique partnership line with the city’s greatest needs.
The Relay will then pass through Deans Court, into Wheel Yard and right into
the premise that the city is “better together”.
Road, then into Rivergate and Embankment Road before arriving at the city’s Embankment at approximately 7.20pm. After which the evening celebration event will take place. The Olympic Torch Relay will leave Peterborough on the morning of July 4 at approximately 7am starting from the Cathedral Precincts. The Flame will then travel on Long Causeway and Broadway, across Burghley Square before turning right into Lincoln Road. The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay will
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ANGLIAN WATER - Water and sewerage service queries and emergencies:
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08457 145 145 (24 hours) Reporting a leak: 0800 771 881 (24 hours) CONSUMER DIRECT - Clear, practical consumer advice
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08454 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
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Peterborough Museum: 01733 864663 www.peterborough.gov.uk/museum
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Library Service: 01733 864280 Automated renewals line: 08458 505 606
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libraryenquiries@vivacity-peterborough.com www.peterborough.gov.uk/libraries
into Upper Bridge Street, before turning right through the Cathedral’s gateway.
through St John’s Street, into Vineyard Road, turning right on to Bishop’s
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Side by Side is Peterborough’s corporate
City Road. The final part of the journey on the 3 July will see the Flame pass
USEFUL NUMBERS
social responsibility forum and is based on It aims to make it easier for all private sector businesses in Peterborough to play a part in improving the quality of life for all communities and to help the city achieve its ambitions.
SPORTS CENTRES Werrington Sports Centre: 01733 576606 werringtonsports@peterborough.gov.uk Bushfield Sports Centre: 01733 234018 bushfieldsports@peterborough.gov.uk
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POLICE For all non emergency enquiries: 101
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Emergencies: 999
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Police information: www.cambs.police.uk Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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One of the first of its kind in the country, the
HELPLINES
forum wants to bring together employers and
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employees across the area that engage in CSR
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Childline: 0800 11 11 www.childline.org.uk Parentline Plus: 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.uk Samaritans: 08457 909090 32-34 St John’s Street, Peterborough PE1 5DD Phone lines available 24/7, open to visitors 12pm-9pm
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Citizens Advice Bureau: 0844 499 4120 / 01733 558383
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leave Peterborough along the A47 via Maskew Avenue.
and community groups and charities.
The streets along the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, which can be viewed
Side by Side launched on May 10 and is open to
Helplines: Weds 7pm – 9pm & Sat 10am – 12pm
in full at www.london2012.com/olympictorchrelay
all businesses in the city.
peterboroughrapecrisis@gmail.com
Did you know?
A small core of businesses has joined
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An average of 115 Torchbearers a day will carry the Olympic Flame during its 8,000 mile journey around the UK before it arrives at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012 for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signifying the official start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Gingerbread: 0808 802 0925 For lone parents and their children
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NHS Direct: 0845 4647 Peterborough City Hospital: 01733 678000 www.peterboroughhospitals.co.uk
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Peterborough’s corporate social responsibility
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forum, and its website www.sidebysidecsr.co.uk
Dental Access Centre: 01733 295854 5 Midgate, Peterborough
Mon – Fri 7.45am – 7.00pm, closed 12.30pm – 1.30pm each day Service available to anyone not registered with a dentist. Appointments are booked on a first come, first served basis. People seeking urgent or out of hours treatment can call the dental emergency service on 01223 471798.
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A MEDIEVAL WORLD IN LONGTHORPE Longthorpe Tower opens reopened its doors to the general public and as one of Britain’s most important historic sites, it’s a must visit for residents and visitors alike. The Tower is a surviving part of a 14th century fortified Manor House and contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting anywhere in Western Europe, which give a rare insight into the medieval mind. The Tower was part of a manor house owned by the Thorpe family, who went from peasants to knights in three generations. The Tower was added as a status symbol to show that they had ‘made it’ socially in about 1300.
ORMISTON BUSHFIELD ACADEMY Ormiston Bushfield Academy’s (OBA) brand new building is currently under construction at Orton Centre, Peterborough. The £20.6 million project is set to be completed in July this year and includes a 524 sqm library, a purpose built dance and drama studio, a television studio, and an all-weather football pitch – all of which will be available for the wider community as well as pupils.
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A new exhibition space has been added at the top of the building which includes a hands-on display telling the story of the Tower, the people that built it and explains about life in a medieval manor house. Tour guides will be on site to explain the secrets of the wall paintings to visitors on the first Sunday of the month (included in the entrance fee). www.vivacity-peterborough.com
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Academy Student Sam Ladds (17) is keeping track of progress as construction continues... Last month I told you that important discussions were in there final stages surrounding the technology that will be made available to the students of the new Academy building in September. Now, with less than 50 days to go until the official handover, we can reveal this information in its full glory... Talks with IT suppliers, GAIA, concluded that every room will either have a dual touch interactive smart-board or a 65 inch LED TV. This will be supplemented with an Apple TV to enable iPads to be shown on-screen or to stream films. Although some departments will continue to use laptops, ultimately the Academy would like to see these being replaced by iPads as we develop. And there’s more... The ICT and Media rooms will be equipped with iMacs to house the latest software - 101 of them! All of this equipment will be incorporated into the Academy’s teaching environment and will offer students a level of interactive learning they have never seen before. Very exciting stuff!
Whether for business or pleasure Carriages restaurant offers a memorable dining experience in elegant surroundings. Our menu offers a variety of freshly prepared seasonal produce, sourced locally by our Head Chef. Open daily for dinner, Carriages is the ideal setting for a dinner for two or Sunday Lunch. Alternatively you can book the room to celebrate a Wedding, Anniversary or any other special occasion privately. Don’t forget Father’s Day, Sunday June 17th. Please call Kamla or Jane for further information Telephone 01733 785091 The Great Northern Hotel Station Approach, Peterborough, PE1 1QL Email: sales@thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk or visit www.thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk Telephone: 01780 783613 | June 2012
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HUNDREDS USE NEW COUNCIL/ POLICE ENQUIRY OFFICE NEARLY 700 people used the new “onestop” police and city council enquiry office in Peterborough in its first two months. The
PERKINS GREAT EASTERN RUN SPONSORSHIP COULD DOUBLE THANKS TO MATCH FUNDING The Perkins Great Eastern Run is joining forces with the Peterborough Community Foundation to match race sponsorship to city charities pound-for-pound. It means that those taking part in either the half marathon or the fun run could double the amount of sponsorship they raise for local good causes.
“shared service facility” at Bayard Place has provided a range of services since it officially opened on Monday, 23 January. It took a total of 699 enquiries up to March 23, including 199 for lost or found property, 141 reports for bail, 80 incidents reported, 31 crimes reported and 80 requests for advice. The facility replaced the enquiry office at Bridge Street Police Station and the move is part of the
Peterborough Community Foundation’s first wave of match funding was launched earlier this year with the support of Secret Millionaire, Mike Greene. Mike has said that in total he wants to help 100 local groups by building a match fund of up to £100,000. In order to support a greater number of Peterborough charities the second round of match funding will match up to £1,000 of sponsorship and donations per organisation. However, for charities and voluntary groups to benefit they must register to create their own profile page on localgiving.com. When the match fund is launched in October, those taking part in the half marathon or the fun run should ask all their sponsors to make a personal donation to their specific charity through the charity page on localgiving.com.
force’s drive to provide a more cost effective and efficient service.
PETERBOROUGH’S NEW WAR MEMORIAL The
dedication
of
Peterborough’s
new
war memorial is taking place on 25 June, Veterans Day, by Dean of the Cathedral. Mr George Bennett, chair of the British Legion in Peterborough, has worked tirelessly on fundraising through the Peterborough Veterans Association.
The cost of the project and
ongoing maintenance has totalled £45,000, For more information about the Perkins Great Eastern Run 2012, to enter and to keep up to date with all the latest race news and to find out more about the match fund,
with just £2,500 left to be raised. Donations can be made on the 25 June. The memorial will be officially opened by a member of the Royal family on 13 September.
SAVE THE DATE! 3 NOVEMBER – FIREWORK FIESTA IS BACK ONE of the most important and popular dates in Peterborough’s event calendar WILL go ahead this year – after Peterborough Arena came to the rescue. The Firework Fiesta has this week had its future secured by the new-look city venue, situated at the East of England Showground, and will be bigger and better when it welcomes an expected 15,000-strong crowd on Saturday 3 November. Firework Fiesta will come full circle since it was first started as a small scale Bonfire/Firework Party at the East of England Showground by the late Robert Horrell, former chairman of The East of England Agricultural Society - before it moved to Ferry Meadows. -Over £500,000 has been raised for local charities and good causes during the past 35 years.
CARTER JONAS SHINES A LIGHT ON ITS OLYMPIC TORCHBEARER With the Olympic torch due in the City next month, local estate agent for Carter Jonas, Nick Rickett is preparing for his leg of the route through Market Deeping. Nick, who is a member of a Spalding-based water polo team is also a member of Baston parochial church council, head of the village’s allotments scheme and treasurer of both the village’s tennis club and its community group B-Active. Nick’s organisational skills came to the fore when the ballot for Olympic tickets opened as he has secured tickets, alongside his water polo team colleagues, to the water polo event at the Olympic Park in the first week of this summer’s
With the new venue, organisers hope 2012 will mark the start of a new era for the region’s biggest firework spectacular – which this year will include a live stage show, larger fair, side shows, stands and food outlets.
Games.
Peterborough Lions A first for Lions Clubs in East Anglia, we are proud to present The Deaf Youth Orchestra in concert at Parkway P S L, 651 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 3HA (the former Peter Brotherhood Sports and Social Club). The concert is from 10am until 12 noon, Saturday morning 21st July 2012. Be prepared to participate! Music and the Deaf (supported by Lions) intend to set up a new East Anglian Deaf Youth Orchestra along with the National Deaf Youth Orchestra. If somebody in your family would like to play in the new orchestra, or if you would like to contribute in any way, contact Lion John, 01733 562057 for further details. Peterborough Lions Club welcomes visitors.
Please contact us on local number 0845 833 9534 or visit our website www.peterboroughlions.org.uk
visit www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk or call 01733 207207
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ORGANISERS CHUFFED AT SUCCESS OF NATIONAL RAIL SHOW HELD IN PETERBOROUGH PETERBOROUGH Arena went full steam ahead to host the biggest national event of its kind in the UK. Organisers of the 2012 National Garden Railway Show chose the multipurpose venue at the East of England Showground to stage this year’s show for the first time – and say visitor numbers were up on last year, inspite
Going loco! Larry Cheeseman from Ridgemont in Bedfordshire.
of the panic buying over fuel.
locomotive-lover’s paradise! The star
clocked up many thousands of miles,
of this year’s show – making a special
this was only the second time (as a
Organised by The Association of
guest appearance at Peterborough Arena
complete locomotive) that she had
16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers,
– was former Penrhyn Quarry Railway
travelled outside Wales since the 19th
the show transformed an acre of
locomotive, Linda, kindly loaned by the
century.
undercover exhibition space into a
Ffestiniog Railway. Although Linda has
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A brand new salon concept specially dedicated to
Kids & Teens
has just opened in Peterborough CJ’s Kids & Teens is a hair and pampering salon for children and teens and is set to revolutionise haircuts for the city’s youngsters. This fantastic new concept has now opened in the centre of Peterborough. Never seen before in the area, the salon offers services for
The salon has opened in the centre of Peterborough,
kids and teens such as haircuts, “up dos” and nail art in
on Wentworth Street, off Bridge Street and is taking
an environment that is specially adapted for toddlers all the
appointments now for both hair and pampering.
WIN
ONE HOUR OF FREE CJ’S PAMPERING! valid until 31st August 2012
Choose from manicures, nail art, mini massage or make up.
If the prize is transferred to a child up to the age of 16 the parent or guardian must consent and must be present for all treatments. Let the CJ’s pamper girl give you some TLC. You could choose from our selection of nail art to jazz up your nails! You could relax with a foot massage. Be the envy of your friends (but maybe wait for the weekend or school holidays!!). To enter the competition and get a chance to win the prize, simply tell us
Where you will find CJ’s? Email your answer to info@scenepublishing.co.uk. Closing date: June 30th 2012 (no cash alternative) t&c’s apply.
way through to teens. There are other special features in the salon but you will
At CJ’s you can
have to see to find out!
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watch your own TV at your styling station
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browse styles with the iPad
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pick up a free gift
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play games in the waiting area
CJ’s Kids & Teens is the brainchild of Calli Robertson, mum of two. “I am not a hairdresser but as a mum I would have
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get the latest fashion
loved this salon to be open when mine were small so that they could really enjoy getting their hair cut in
The salon will have two distinct sections, one for the tots and one for the teens. •
Tots can sit in their own special “car” chair and
watch DVDs while they get their hair cut.
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Older children can play video games while they
are waiting and also watch a DVD while having
hair styled.
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a place made for them. Now that they are a bit older, they can’t wait to go to the teens’ side of the salon and be treated like a prince and princess!”
CJ’s Kids & Teens Call: 01733 425153 www.cjskidsandteens.co.uk www.facebook.com/CJsKidsandTeens
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CALLING ALL ECO WARRIORS! THE EAST OF ENGLAND SHOW NEEDS YOU… Do
you
care
environment,
about
interested
the in
energy conservation, have you the knack for recycling junk into something amazing or are passionate about growing your own fruit and veg? If so, then you could be doing your own bit for local sustainability by volunteering to be part of an exciting hands-on roadshow at this year’s East of England Show. The inspiring interactive Start Roadshow with B&Q is making its first appearance at the show on July 6, 7 and 8, promoting simple yet achievable ways of saving energy, conserving water, making the most out of recyclable rubbish and much, much more. And Start is now looking for local people with an interest in
CAMPAIGN TO ATTRACT EXPERIENCED SOCIAL WORKERS A new campaign has been launched to attract 25 experienced social workers to Peterborough. An extra £3 million has been made available in Peterborough City Council’s 2012/13 budget to bolster the number of social workers in Children’s Social Care. This additional capacity will help support vulnerable children and families in Peterborough. Applicants will need to demonstrate a passion for helping families and children in crisis, a commitment to protect children in their families and an understanding of child development and children’s needs. They will also need to be able to form good relationships with families, possess good skills in communicating with children and families and be organised and hard working. For more information about a career in social work in Peterborough, call (01733) 864581 or email socialcarejobs@peterborough.gov.uk
message! Contact Grace Sung grace.sung@bitc.org.uk
30% Boost to Summer Blood Stocks Needed Ahead of Summer Events
to find out more. Start is a charitable initiative inspired
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are appealing for donors to
by HRH The Prince of Wales, with a mission to influence
help boost stocks to 30% above usual levels by the start of the
and inspire people to start living more sustainably through
Olympic Games in July. The increase is needed because of the
simple, practical and fun ways.
unusually high number of public events in the UK this summer,
all the above to come and get involved with the roadshow at the East of England Showground and help spread the
including the Olympic Games. Past experience shows that even www.eastofenglandshow.co.uk
regular donors miss appointments during national events and celebrations as routines are disrupted. This, combined with the high numbers of international visitors with a different native
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blood mix to our own may also put high demand on specific blood groups. You can search online at www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23 for your nearest centre. Sessions are available in the Deepings, Stamford, Bourne and Peterborough.
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Newborough Dogs – Hydrotherapy Session Hydrotherapy is becoming more and which is the optimum temperature for more popular as a treatment for injured muscles to work effectively. dogs and for keeping our furry friends fit Wendy is a qualified hydrotherapist and healthy. (Level 3 in small animal Hydrotherapy and ACAI 1st Class) and has been Firstly what is hydrotherapy? It is the treatment of conditions using the providing the sessions at Newborough therapeutic qualities of water. Hydrotherapy Dogs since November 2011. The centre can be used in the treatment of arthritis, is a member of the Canine Hydrotherapy orthopaedic conditions, recovery from Association. Both Wendy and Ross’s spinal, muscle, ligament and other injuries, (Newborough Dogs owner) knowledge general convalescence, weight management and enthusiasm is evident as soon as and fitness training. It is also used before you meet them and they make a fuss of and after surgery. Hydrotherapy is a great the dogs and put them at ease. way of exercising for dogs of any breed, age or weight as it avoids the stresses and My two dogs, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a German Short-Haired strains of exercise on hard ground. Pointer, who tried it out are both fit and The pool at Newborough dogs is 4 metres in healthy but I will definitely be taking diameter and is between 26 and 30 degrees them back to keep up their level of
fitness. They both enjoyed the experience and the biggest positive was that they were completely chilled out for the rest of the day! By Kimberley, Seb & George. For further information and advice please contact Wendy on 01733 810463/07540436668 or email: wendyroseclay@gmail.com www.newboroughdogs.giruff.com
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NENE GLIDES OFFERING FUN AT FERRY MEADOWS ON THE LATEST CRAZE CALLED SEGWAY!
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As a magazine, we are always on the lookout for new and exciting things to write about, so when John Rayment, the owner of Nene Glides, asked me to come along and try out the new Segway, I jumped at the chance. A Segway is a battery powered transporter and you use your weight distribution to guide it, forward to move forward and backwards to slow down, stop and reverse. Easing the handlebar left or right will move you left or right..... Simple!
This is a unique opportunity to do something completely different!
Nene Glides has 5 Segway transporters, so it is absolutely perfect for friends and families to have fun and enjoy the experience together. All sessions are accompanied by instructor, John, full training and tuition is given before you go out – which honestly takes minutes for you to pick up. I had two 70 year old gentlemen with me when I went, and they both picked up the technique within about 5 minutes of standing on it.
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Segways are programmed not to tilt and fall over, so they are completely
events and team building
safe and great for all ages* and ability levels. (*most children aged ten
also catered for.
or over are capable of operating a Segway).
Nene Glides operates from the kiosk next to Lynch Lake at Ferry Meadows and you can book your
John took us for a tour around Nene Park, along by the lakes and watersport centre, we headed over the mound between the two lakes, that gave us a stunning view of the park. We then headed along the paths and across bridges and through the wooded area to the bottom of the boating lake, as the Segway can operate on all terrains. They can go to 12 mph, so they really give you an exciting, fun experience,
experience by contacting John on
0751 9809 383
or email info@neneglidessegway.co.uk www.neneglidessegway.co.uk
and with prices from only £18 per person, which includes tuitions, safety equipment and a guided tour, it makes it affordable fun too!!
So if you are looking for something different and an
Nene Glides operate 7 days a week, March - October and up to 7.30pm
experience fun for everyone, then give John a call
if daylight permits. Gift vouchers are also available. Corporate days,
now on 0751 9809 383.
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Segway experience for 4
Nene Glides are offering you the chance to win an hour’s Segway experience for 4 people, so get your friends and family together for some real fun. To enter, please answer the following question...
How fast can a Segway go? Please send your answer to info@scenepublishing.co.uk or write your answer on a postcard/ paper and send to The Scene, The Old School House, Great North Road, Wittering. Peterborough PE8 6BX Entries to arrive no later than 30th June, T&C’s apply.
www.neneglidessegway.co.uk Telephone: 01780 783613 | June 2012
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HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY Hi Beauties If you’ve had enough of the worst May on record then rejoice as holiday season is finally here, so sort your bikinis out and get those holidays booked!
Don’t scream about sun-cream!
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Invisalign Brace Update
BEAUTS NEW
finished results in three months time. For more information contact the Smile Boutique on: 01733 551 534 or drop
15 minutes before sun exposure and your good to go for the next 8
in the practice at 150 Park Road, Peterborough PE1 2UB.
hours – and its waterproof!
best to use a higher factor on these areas to avoid getting a red face.
Lip / Hair Protection
with the results so far and would highly recommend especially as it’s so unnoticeable. I can’t wait to see the
My favourite product has to be the apply once sun lotions; just apply
Cheek bones, forehead and nose are the areas that burn easily, its
the Smile Boutique in Peterborough. I’m really pleased this process for anyone who is considering a brace,
Apply Once
Protect Your Face
Last August I started using the Invisalign Brace system from
BB In–Salon Intense Boost Service @ Melanie Richards REVIEW Hair Boutique
Lips and hair often get forgotten when you’re out in the sun. Some
Want intensive conditioning for your hair – well look
brands do handy sized lip/face sticks which will stop your lips from
no further! New to MRHB is the In-salon Intense
burning. Check the hair product section in your local beauty store
Boost Service by KeraStraight (£20) which promises
where your find numerous products to protect your hair in the sun.
to give intensive conditioning and repair to the hair in 30 minutes which lasts up to 30 days. I found
After Sun If you don’t want your skin to peel once you’re home don’t forget to apply after sun, I especially love the tan maximiser ones which have a small amount of fake tan in – perfect for keeping you looking brown for as long as possible!
Sunglasses It’s really important to protect your eyes from the suns harmful rays too, so make sure you always keep your sunglasses handy.
Buy One Get One Free
it left my hair feeling nourished and silky. You can
Melanie Richard’s Hair Boutique
even buy the treatment to do at home; a whole
106 Bridge Street, Peterborough PE1 1DY
tub costs just £25 – bargain!
Why not add the treatment to a visit to the newly appointed star stylist, Sophie!
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Sun care can be expensive, so look out for buy one get one free events, try own brands which generally cheaper too.
Get summer skin ready by exfoliating, not only will this keep your tan going for longer but it will make your skin feel extra smooth! I love the Flake Away Body Scrub by Soap & Glory
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Telephone: 01733 553 600 Website: melanierichardshairboutique.co.uk Twitter: @hair_boutique
If you have a beauty related service or treatment you would like me to review get in contact, or follow me on: Email: beautiebarbie@hotmail.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeautieBarbie Twitter: @BeautieBarbie Be the beauty you are…
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Offering therapy programmes to relieve anxiety, increase confidence and change habits:
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Can we supply it?
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New developments include: • Saturday opening. • Improved parking and stock areas. • Working examples of energy saving products on display!
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Olympic Training Olympics around the corner, so lets take a little peak into why the athletes across all disciplines, will be ensuring ‘strength training’ is part of their routine. Olympics around the corner, so lets take a little peak into why the athletes across all disciplines, will be ensuring ‘strength training’ is part of their routine. Just a short time ago, most people thought that strength training would cause you to become muscle-bound and would be counterproductive to good chosen sport, be that running, cycling, rowing etc. Strength builds the foundation for ALL other athletic qualities. This is due to the fact that all aspects of a proper technique require high levels of muscular strength. Strength training is a vital part of complete conditioning. The primary function of the body’s 600+ muscles is to contract (shorten in length) to move body parts (remember that only muscle can cause movement). The stronger the muscles and the more forceful the contractions, the faster the athlete will run, higher he will jump, further he will throw/kick, and harder he will hit. An added bonus of strength training is injury prevention. Athletes who strength train, tend to have fewer injuries. This is because strength training strengthens the muscle attachments and increases density of bones at the sites of muscle origins and insertions. And if an injury does occur to an athlete who has been strength training properly, it will probably not be as serious and will tend to heal faster. So next time someone tells you weight training is just for bodybuilders, think again.
1. Cool down – End your session with 5-10 minutes of low intensity exercise. Limit the stress on joints and tendons. This cool down helps to flush out the by-products of the exercise session, such as lactic acid, and helps reduce how sore you feel the next day! 2. Fluid intake – Drink water during exercise but also after, to continue the rehydration process. Consider added electrolytes, if larger quantities of fluids are required, such as in warmer climes. 3. Protein and Carbs for repair – Try to eat a protein rich snack, with some carbs, within 30 minutes of exercising. Again this helps with repair and recovery. Sports nutrition snacks are convenient, but cottage cheese, tuna, chicken, egg whites all fit the protein bill. www.fitness2health.co.uk Facebook: Mark FitnessTrainer Get on two wheels with our voucher giveaway with Cycle Wright, based at Waterside Garden Centre in Baston.
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Muscle recovery after exercise is key for repair and refueling for your next session. By working on muscles too soon, you don’t give them enough time to repair and rebuild, and you can risk injury.
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Have you ever felt that food gets stuck in your throat when eating, or have you or someone you know been suffering from heartburn or indigestion on and off for three weeks or more? If you notice any of these symptoms, tell your doctor straight away. The chances are that it’s nothing serious but it’s always best to get it checked out as soon as you can.
Remember – you are not wasting anyone’s time by getting your symptoms checked out, so make that trip to your doctor’s surgery. If it’s nothing to worry about, your mind will be put at rest. But if it is cancer of the stomach or oesophagus, early detection makes it easier to treat.
These symptoms could be signs of stomach or oesophagus cancer. The oesophagus is the long tube (gullet) that carries food from the throat to the stomach.
Seeing your doctor without delay may save your life.
There are almost 700 new cases of these two cancers in Anglia every year and they cause over 500 deaths annually in the region. Both cancers affect men and women, but are more common in men. More than nine out of 10 people who get cancer of the stomach or oesophagus are over 55.
Remember to see your doctor straight away if: • Food ever feels like it’s sticking in your throat when you swallow, or • You’ve had heartburn or indigestion on and off for 3 weeks or more
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Maxey House Retirement Home
The following are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Maxey House Residential Home when looking for somewhere for your loved ones:
Maxey House is a beautiful Georgian House, which is independently owned and has been tastefully converted to provide professional, reassuring care to our residents. The home is situated 6 miles from the town of Peterborough and is close to Market Deeping, a small market town full of character and charm. We provide 24 hour care and attention to 31 residents.
• Providers of professional reassuring care • Experience with physical disabilities & dementia • Beautiful landscaped gardens • Five star rated for food hygiene • Independently owned • Activities co-ordinator on site • Safe secure private resident’s garden
Maxey House is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Manager. Mandy Johnson has been Acting Manager and has now accepted the position of Manager and is registered with CQC. Mandy has many years of experience in the care of the elderly and we wish her success for the future.
Congratulations to the Queen on her 60 years in reign
Contact us for an informal chat and to arrange a visit to the home to see all we have to offer
Maxey House Residential Home | 88, Lincoln Rd | Deeping Gate | PE6 9BA | 01778 342244
BOOKS
This months book recommendations with Naomi Delia’s Summer Collection. 140 recipes for Summer BBC Books £14.99
Having sold over 1.4 million copies in hardback, Delia’s Summer Collection is now available in paperback. Summer
Collection takes that as its inspiration and introduces us to the more unusual ingredients that are growing in popularity; rocket and lemon grass, and herbs such as fresh coriander and sorrel. More familiar ingredients are
Banish Clutter Forever Sheila Chandra Ebury Digital
transformed by the subtle influence of Californian, Italian, Greek and Oriental flavours and ideas. The Summer Collection also includes information on equipment, ingredients and menus for entertaining.
KIN EDITDLE ION
£7.16
To get clutter free and stay that way, make a good start with a Kindle edition of the book to teach you how! From in
the home to virtual in-trays, this book will guide you to becoming clutter free and staying that way.
The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party Alexander McCall Smith Abacus £7.99 As the countdown to Mma Makutsi’s wedding begins, all is not as it should be at the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. While investigating unpleasant
www.goodreads.com Goodreads is the largest site for readers and book recommendations in the world. With more than 7,600,000 members who have added more than 280,000,000 books to their shelves, it is a home for casual readers and bonafide bookworms alike. Goodreads users
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occurrences on a southern cattle-post, Mma Ramotswe has reason to reflect on Rule No.3 of The Principles of Private Detection; never lie to the client.
USEF WEB UL SITE recommend books, compare what they are reading, keep track of what they’ve read and would like to read, find their next favourite book, form book clubs and much more.
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WHAT’S ON
WHAT ’S ON... 10 JUNE Peterborough Green Festival Finale
23 JUNE, 7.30PM Music For An English Summer
Hosted by Willowbrook Farm, Stamford Road, Helpston. Free fun event for families. With a BBQ and fun games and activities for kids. www.pect.org.uk/willowbrookfarmfinale
St Mary’s Church, Orton Waterville. The concert is at 7:30pm on Saturday, 23rd June 2012, and tickets at £8 (£6.50 Concessions) may be had from the church, PCS members, or at the door. www.peterboroughchoral.org.uk English music will provide the main theme, from the golden melodies of Arthur Sullivan and the timeless charm of madrigals to the sophistication of William Walton and the wit and fun of Flanders and Swann.
11 JUNE, 10.30PM Michael Winslow. The Man of 10,000 Voices, of Police Academy Fame Tickets £15 Peterborough Key Theatre 01733 207239
16 JUNE Dragon Boat Festival River Nene, at the Embankment by the Key Theatre. www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/ peterborough
16 JUNE, 1PM-3PM Sale of baby clothes, toys & equipment Austin Hall, Yaxley Proceeds for the Amazon Children’s Ward at Peterborough City Hospital.
16 JUNE, 1PM-3PM Home made teas and plants for sale Abbot’s Barn, Southorpe, Stamford £3. www.ngs.org.uk First time opening for the National Gardens Scheme is this two acre organically maintained garden set in a rural location with splendid views.
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1 JULY, 3PM Symphony for the summer Voyager Academy, Walton, Peterborough. Tickets at £12.50 and £10.50 (concessions), with accompanied school children free. Available from the Peterborough Destination Centre in Bridge Street (01733 452336) and the orchestra website at www.cpso.org.uk Music from Berlioz, Faure and Canteloube’s Songs of the Auvergne (soprano soloist Marian Porter) is followed by the only symphony that composer Cesar Franck wrote. It took him two years.
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1 JULY, 11AM – 2PM Newborough Young Farmers Vintage & Classic Tractor Run A 30 mile tractor road race starting from Willowbrook Farm, Stamford Road Helpston. Refreshments available. www.newboroughyoungfarmers.co.uk
CHARTERS UNPLUGGED IN JUNE www.oakhamales.com 8 June
6, 7 & 8 JULY East of England Show
The Guards, 10.30pm 10 June
www.eastofenglandshow.co.uk
The Replicas, 3.30pm 16 June
STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE
Cheryl Lee, 10.30pm 22 June
Animal Instincts, 10.30pm 24 June
16 JUNE, 7.30pm WESTENDERS The Musical Highlights of the Year
Freepeace, 3.30pm 30 June
Symptom, 10.30pm
Tickets: £17.50 Concessions £16.50
23 JUNE 7.30PM An evening with Roy Chubby Brown
9-10, 16-17 & 23-24 JUNE Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios
Tickets: £20
For more information log onto www.paos.org.uk or join them on Facebook. Each year, the artists and craftspeople of the Peterborough area open their studios, workspaces and homes to the public. Visitors are welcome simply to have a look round, talk to the artists and learn about the techniques and materials involved. Work will also be for sale.
TWO PAIRS OF TICKETS TO GIVEAWAY! For your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Roy Chubby Brown email heidi@scenepublishing.co.uk or post your entry to: Community Scene, Roy Chubby Brown Comp, The Old School House, Great North Road, Wittering, PE8 6BX by 15 June 2012.
Theatre box office 01780 766455 Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, Stamford www.stamford-corn-exchange.co.uk
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WHAT’S ON
Offset your savings against your mortgage and pay a reduced amount of interest
HALF TERM FUN AT FERRY MEADOWS
SATURDAY 2ND – SUNDAY 10TH JUNE Half term trail
Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and return to claim your prize when you finish. Times: 11:00am – 3:00pm Meet at: Visitor Centre Cost: £0.50, no need to book.
WEDNESDAY 6TH JUNE Pond Dipping
Find out what is lurking in the lakes. With Ranger Rachel Storey and Anna Thompson. Times: 10:00am – 12:00noon, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Meet at: Discovery Den Cost: Free, booking essential
FRIDAY 8TH JUNE Bug Hunt, Ferry Meadows Country Park Come and see what creepy crawlies are living in the woodlands of Ferry Meadows.
Times: 10:00am – 12:00noon, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Meet at: Discovery Den Cost: Free, booking essential
Offset mortgages were introduced into the UK in 1997 and were an
efficient equivalent savings rate compared to a normal investment product.
www.gokf.co.uk
import from Australia. The concept was simple: if you have savings
Savings are usually kept in a completely separate account, so there is no
and a mortgage, why not offset your savings against your mortgage
need for a fundamental re-organisation of finances, and customers have
and pay a reduced amount of interest. The idea caught on with UK
unlimited access to them at any time, providing outstanding flexibility and
consumers and now there are numerous offset mortgage deals in the
excellent peace of mind.
SATURDAY 16TH JUNE Sponsored walk – Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust Help to raise money for Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust by taking part in a 5km walk around Ferry Meadows Country Park. www.jostrust.org.uk
FRIDAY 22ND JUNE Look Back In Time, Ferry Meadows Country Park Find out about the history of Ferry Meadows through photos and a guided walk with Ranger Gerald Knott. Times: Drop in anytime between 10:30am & 3:30pm Meet at: Visitor Centre Gardens Cost: Free, booking essential
TUESDAY 26TH JUNE Garden Q&A Day, Ferry Meadows Country Park Take the opportunity to either browse at your leisure or ask Park Ranger Peter Gentleman any questions you may have about the gardens.Times: 1:30pm – 4:30pm Meet at: Visitor Centre Cost: Free, booking essential www.neneparktrust.org.uk 01733 234193
For more information please call the Nene Park Trust on 01733 234193 or e-mail visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk
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Julia Crick, Manager at Leeds Building Society’s Peterborough Branch
SUNDAY 10TH JUNE Kite Festival, Ferry Meadows Country Park
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UK. But how do they work exactly? How can a debt save you money? The other benefit is that many offset mortgages are also flexible. This To have the principle of offset mortgages explained, have a look at this
means that borrowers are often able to overpay, underpay and take
example. John Smith has savings of £20,000 and a mortgage of £120,000.
payment holidays depending on the terms of their particular offset
Mr Smith decides to take out an offset mortgage. By offsetting his
mortgage deal. However it is important to remember underpayments
mortgage this way he could save £46,524.69 in interest and reduce his
and payment holidays could increase the mortgage term and/or the total
mortgage term by 5 years and 2 months. (Based on a repayment mortgage
amount payable.
of £120,000 over 25 years, with £20,000 offset throughout the term.) The market has certainly matured over the years since these types of As the example illustrates, offsetting can save customers interest on their
mortgages were introduced. Now there are fixed rate, tracker rates and
mortgage, enabling them to pay it off quicker and provide a higher tax
variable rate offset mortgages so the choice is almost completely up to you.
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Rutland County Show www.rutlandcountyshow.co.uk
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Stamford Feast, Stamford Meadows www.visitstamford.com/feast
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10 JUNE Peterborough Kite Festival, Ferry Meadows www.gokf.co.uk Make sure th batteries are e camera charged
16 JUNE
Dragon Boat Festival, River Nene, Town Bridge, Peterborough www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk 23 & 24 JUNE Heritage Festival, City Centre & Cathedral Precincts www.vivacity-peterborough.com 30 JUNE – 8 JULY Peterborough Arts Festival, City Centre & Central Park www.vivacity-peterborough.com
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PETERBOROUGH HERITAGE FESTIVAL The Peterborough Heritage Festival is held in the heart of the historic city centre, as well as in the stunning surroundings of the Cathedral precincts. History comes alive for the weekend! This year’s Heritage Festival takes place over the 23rd and 24th June and features over 300 costumed re-enactors from some of the country’s top Living History groups. Visitors can encounter living history encampments in the precincts and met Roman soldiers, Saxon warriors, Medieval Knights, English Civil War Roundheads and Napoleonic Redcoats.
THE EAST OF ENGLAND SHOW THE countdown has begun to the biggest family event in Peterborough. The East of England Show has announced this year’s dates and a packed calendar of new and exciting attractions for the region on July 6,7 and 8. An outdoor evening concert, Friday’s Ladies Day, a brand new ‘green’ business hub, shopping village, a programme of interactive children’s events, food court and of course over 1,000 animals on show will make this year’s event unmissable. In addition to this, family fun is a top priority on all three days with a multitude of interactive events lined up. www.eastofenglandshow.co.uk
This year’s programme includes: • Live period music • Falconry displays • Spectacular battle displays by the re-enactors. You can watch Vikings in battle, hear the crash of musket fire from the Civil War soldiers and get involved as the Medieval Knights used children from the audience in their tournament! www.vivacity-peterborough.com
For your chance to win one of three family tickets to the 2012 East of England Show, send your details to naomi@scenepublishing.co.uk by 25 June, or post to City Scene, The Old School House, Great North Road, Wittering PE8 6BX Telephone: 01780 783613 | June 2012
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MOTORING
RAISING THE ROOF
Our eyes met at the traffic lights. I wasn’t at my best; hair unkempt, sunglasses askew, a gaily-coloured knitted scarf - a present from Granny - tied tight around my neck. But I was in an open-top Audi TT convertible and we’ve all seen enough TV car commercials to know how the story goes
BY ROB TAYLOR
from here.
Rob Taylor lifts the lid on three of today’s hottest convertibles and discovers that open-top cars are best served by an open mind.
the Ceiling, now booming from the Bose sound system,
Even the melodious irony of Lionel Richie’s Dancing on couldn’t interfere with yet another example of ‘automotive aphrodisiac facilitates union of two beautiful people’. Well, I’d love to tell you that life does indeed imitate art and that beside me in the next lane of traffic sat some
Blue Efficiency Sport and BMW z4 2.0i sDrive had their work
irresistibly beautiful siren, staring back at me with
cut out.
smouldering brown eyes. North Wales seemed to be a natural testing ground, with However, I was, in fact, looking into the cabin of a decrepit
fast-flowing and windy roads, unfathomable Welsh road
Ford Transit van, up close and personal and staring
signs which resemble a game of Countdown - ZTTSLK - and
down the taunts of Wayne Murphy - building contractor
more rain than the deluge visited upon Noah. If this group
at large - and his toothless workmate, Lee, while sitting
of shiny sybaritic metal was ever going to win me over it
in a unsettlingly effeminate, virgin-white convertible,
was going to have to be on my terms. After all, a slow ponce
accompanied by a cosmetically enhanced 62 year-old
down into the city didn’t work.
singer in a leather jacket, on a dreary morning in a deprived backwater of the concrete jungle.
Keen to get into something more masculine after the TT, my attention was piqued by the z4. Whereas the TT looks like it
Time to put the roof up.
was hewn by the hand of the Divine, the z4 has something of the night about it. Forged in Satan’s chimney by minions
I’ve never been a fan of convertibles, viewing them to
enslaved to endlessly pound its body panels into an ultra-
be impractical, irrelevant in this part of the northern
macho form, the z4 is more visceral than its test partners.
hemisphere and chiefly the preserve of posers, who are besotted with the fatuous notion that one day rain and
More aggressive and harder riding, it is the fastest from
congestion will be blown away to leave an Edenic world of
0-62mph (6.9 seconds), its 2 litre turbocharged engine
play. That, or they’ve been watching too much TV.
delivering the 184bhp sweetly and seamlessly and, with 199lb ft of torque available as low as 1250rpm, it has more
So then, just like Mr Murphy and his hideously misspelled
grunt than a Maria Sharapova forehand.
promise of ‘All tipes of work undertaken - no job two big’, my test trio of Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Sport, Mercedes SLK 200
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Quiet and refined with the metal roof up, loud and raucous
al - seems awkward on such a dainty roadster. Like the
when dropped, this entry level model excites on a primitive
meshing of ‘efficiency’ and ‘sport’ in its official title, it feels
level. It handles well too, even when things get hairy the z4
like an oxymoron.
just hoovers up any lost follicles and sticks them to your chest.
And so to the TT and my earlier unease. A few hours of spirited driving and games of ‘dodge the witless road-
The SLK is all about quality and refinement and is a little less
dwelling sheep’ later and I’m thoroughly convinced that
driver-orientated. Like the TT it has a 1.8 litre turbocharged
it’s a proper driver’s car. It sounds great, handles well
engine and is a car you can live with everyday. Ingenious
- especially with the optional magnetic ride dampers -
creature comforts such as neck-level heating system
has a fine driving position - low-slung with well spaced
‘Airscarf’ and ‘vario-roof’ (essentially a translucent panel
pedals - and its 158bhp and 184lb ft of torque feel ample
set into the metal) promote sensory pleasures rather more
and entirely capable of whisking you from 0-62mph in 7.4
civilised than a guttural exhaust note.
seconds and onto 139mph.
But that’s not to say that the SLK is as soft as the TT’s roof:
All three return around 42mpg, defecate roughly 150g/km of
far from it, especially when fitted with the optional dynamic
Co2 and cost - with scant attention to options - just under
handling pack, which can be activated at the touch of a
£30,000. So you really can go topless without needing
‘sport’ button. This autobahn cruiser tops out at around
bottomless reserves of cash.
149mph and does 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds - so it’s no SLacKer in the speed stakes.
And after experiencing all three in near idyllic conditions, I must confess, I’m a bit of a convertible convert. My earlier
In fact, if it falls down anywhere it is in the style stakes,
experience at the traffic lights, I’ll just chalk up to Murphy’s
mainly because of its newly homogenised ‘corporate
Law.
face’ front-end, which - while proportionate on the SLS et
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Ryan’s Football Preview - EURO 2012 Email me your thoughts to: ryan@semplesoccer.co.uk and visit: www.semple-soccer.co.uk where I will post all my responses.
This month I have decided to look at, (and predict the outcome) of the group stages in the UEFA European Championships. There promises to be some great games, I for one can’t wait. Enjoy. GROUP A Czech Republic Greece Poland Russia
GROUP B Denmark Germany Netherlands Portugal
GROUP C Croatia Italy Republic Of Ireland Spain
GROUP D England France Sweden Ukraine
A tough group to call as all four teams will fancy their chances. The Czech’s have a strong history in this competition and have some top players to call upon, Gk Petr Cech and Tomas Rosicky to name two while Russia will hope they can have a tournament like four years ago only losing in the semis to Spain. The host nation Poland will certainly rely on the crowd being their twelfth man and Greece know all about turning the bookies upside down after shocking the world to win Euro 2004. Prediction - Czech and Russia.
Definitely the competitions ‘group of death’. All four nations would be highly backed to qualify in any other group but with the way the draw turned out, two sets of players will be gone before the tournament reaches the ko phase. I believe Germany are one of the most exciting teams around with their young side playing fast, free flowing football and in Robin Van Persie, Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder et al the Dutch will be as strong as when they were runners up at WC 2010. This leads me to believe the well qualified Danes and the genius Cristiano Ronaldo lead Portuguese will be heading home early. Prediction - Germany and Netherlands.
Another tough group. Here we have the last two World Cup Winners and also the current European Champions in Italy and Spain. Having said that Croatia always upset the apple cart at major tournaments and in the Republic Of Ireland we have a side that are extremely hard to beat and a set of fans that will turn whichever match they play into a virtual home game for their players. With all this in mind, (and a little biased thinking!) I believe there will be a shock on the cards here. Prediction- Spain and ROI.
With the shambles that was England at WC 2010 added with the long winded resignation of Fabio Capello, the is he, isn’t he Harry Redknapp saga and then the final appointment of Roy Hodgson weeks before the tournament begins, preparation hasn’t exactly been smooth. Also added to the fact France have been reinvigorated under Laurent Blanc, Sweden have often been a bogey side down the years and Ukraine are joint hosts, expectations are pretty low for once, (did I mention Wayne Rooney is missing for our first two games). It’s is for these reasons I actually think we may just do ok. No player will feel too much pressure and they may just surprise a few people, I really hope so anyway. Prediction - England and France well I have to be patriotic!
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