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The Independent Business Directory for the residents in Orton, Stanground, Fletton & Woodston
September 2010
Your local guide to local businesses
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Dear Neighbours,
Welcome to the September
edition of ‘The Viewer’.
I thought it was time I
added my photo to the edi-
tor’s letter. I hope it doesn’t
frighten anyone!!! Now you all know that it
isn’t the little elves publishing this magazine
and making sure they are delivered
through your door. It is in fact little me, sat
at the desk as busy as a bee, making sure
it all gets finished in time ready for the
printer, and organising all the distribution.
Well, surprisingly, we have had a few
sunny days amongst the rainy days. I hope
you all enjoyed the summer and have had
lots of fun. If you have been to any of the
places or activities listed in The Viewer it will
be interesting to hear from you. How did
you get on? Would you go again? What
did you think?
Also, I did start an article last month re.
Leisure Cycling Guide round Peterborough
by Travel Choice. I hope some of you tried
this out, if so, please email your experi-
ences to ellie@the-viewer.co.uk. If you
enjoyed the cycling route, there is another
one to try on page 6.
I got a new bike for my birthday in
June, so I promise, I will give it a go this
month, so go on everyone, if I can do it so
can you!!! I will keep you updated with my
experience, please don’t forget to let me
know how you got on.
This month we have another competi-
tion to win a family ticket to the East of
England Autumn Show held on 10th Octo-
ber. Go to page 56 to enter. Good Luck!!!
Now the summer is almost over and the
children are back at school. We can look
forward to a few relaxing days and some
time to ourselves. But don’t forget it is only
16 weeks to Christmas. So while you are
relaxing, why don’t you start by looking
through the magazine for some gift ideas
for your loved ones. Happy reading!
Until next time!
XÄÄ|x
Tel: 01733 330658
Email: ellie@the-viewer.co.uk
Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot
accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in
the printing of an advert.
All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has
been given for use in the publication.
Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of
goods and services are fair and accurate. The Viewer does not
officially endorse any advertising material included within this publica-
tion.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying or otherwise - without the prior consent of
the publisher.
Editor: Ellie Melillo
Contents
Business Features
Athena Holistics - Zambrozza anti ageing drink
Halls the Chemist
1A Dental
Vet Savers
Regular Articles Cycling for Leisure
Working from Home: Next Door’s Parcles
Gardening: Picking & Storing Tree Fruit
Recipe - Plum & Almond Tart
Book Review - Books for Foodies
Motor Review: Alfa Romeo Mito MultiAir
Finance & Business
Travel: Anglesey
Monthly Horoscopes
Local Information Local Information
Ride for Ryder
East of England Autumn Show
Your Local Trades
Ortongate Fair 2010
Local Information
Useful Contact Nos.
Your Local Events and Library Events
Puzzles Children’s Puzzle Page
Adults Puzzle Page/Sudoku
Special Features Teenage Book Review - Cherry Crush
Joe Pasquale - Questions and Answers
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Ride for Ryder 19th September See page 14
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Cycling for LeisureCycling for LeisureCycling for LeisureCycling for Leisure
H ere we have another cycling route you can enjoy with your family,
a great way to get to know Peterborough. ‘The Nene Park Loop’
is a 7 mile route that starts in the city centre and follows the Nene Val-
ley Railway before meandering through the Woodston Ponds Nature
Reserve and entering Ferry Meadows Country Park. The return route
takes you across Orton Mere, before cycling through the Sculpture Park
and the Boardwalks Nature Reserve.
This route is completely off-road and therefore suitable for families and
inexperienced cyclists. This should take approx. one hour at an aver-
age speed of 8mph. See map and directions below.
We will feature a new cycle route every month from the Leisure Cycling guides by Travel
Choice.
Directions: 1. Start on the foot and cycle bridge by Viersen Platz and turn RIGHT
signed the Wellingtonia cycleway for Woodston and Orton.
2. Continue alongside the River Nene and the Nene Valley Railway.
2. At 1.4 miles cross the Nene Valley Railway. Pass the first wooden
bridge on your right, before turning RIGHT over the second bridge,
signed Orton Mere and Ferry Meadow. Turn left immediately after crossing the bridge.
3. After passing Orton Mere Railway Station make a LEFT and then a RIGHT turn signed Nene Park
and Ferry Meadows
4. At end of the cycle path turn RIGHT onto Goldie Lane and cross over the Nene Valley Rail-
way. Keep LEFT alongside the Nene Valley railway.
5. At 3 miles cross Ham Lane and turn RIGHT signed Ferry Meadows and Bretton. Arrive at Ferry
Meadows Visitor Centre.
6. Before Ham Bridge turn RIGHT signed Riverside Walk and Bluebell
Wood. Continue alongside the river before crossing the Nene Valley
Railway and turning LEFT back down the cycle path. At the end of
the cycle path turn LEFT over Orton Mere before turning RIGHT and
going under the Nene Parkway. Pass alongside the Rowing Lake.
7. Pass the Boathouse Pub, turn RIGHT over the bridge and follow signs
for the Workhouse cycleway. Turn RIGHT as the route takes you back towards the River Nene.
8. Continue alongside the River Nene and arrive back at Viersen Platz.
If you would like any additional information on cycling in Peterborough,
please visit www.travelchoice.org.uk
Footbridge across the River Nene
Nene Valley Railway
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Local Information — Local Information — Local Information
Kit out the kids for next to nothing
Nearly New Sale in Peterborough on 9 October
T hanks to the Peterborough branch
of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT),
Mums and Dads can kit out their
children with virtually brand new clothes
and toys at a fraction of high street
prices.
A Nearly New Sale of clothes, toys and
accessories for babies and toddlers will
take place on Saturday 9th October at
The Fleet, Fletton, between 10.30 and 12
noon. Admission is just £1. Be sure to
arrive early for the best bargains.
Parents are welcome to come along as
buyers or sellers with just one condition -
that the goods they bring must be 'nearly
new'. If you would like to sell please
contact the NCT beforehand on
0844 243 6240 or email:
peterboroughnns@nct.org.uk
to receive a sellers pack.
Sharon Raymond, Chair of the Peterbor-
ough branch of the NCT, explained:
"All parents want the best for their chil-
dren but many of us simply can't afford
the latest 'must have' item as well as the
everyday clothes an active child can
get through.”
“The cost of kitting out a child for the first
five years can run to thousands of
pounds. Our NCT Nearly New Sales are
the perfect solution - high street quality
at knock-down prices."
NCT Nearly New Sales give parents the
chance to buy everyday necessities like
vests, jeans and T-shirts for their children.
They can also find items such as coats
and clothing for special occasions as
well as toys and other accessories - all for
a fraction of their retail price.
The sales are intended to ease the strain
on the childcare budget of the average
family by offering parents a more eco-
nomical alternative to buying new.
All proceeds raised from the sale help
fund NCT charity services and cam-
paigns. The NCT is the UK’s leading char-
ity on pregnancy, birth and early parent-
hood. Every year the charity supports
thousands of parents through an incredi-
ble life-changing experience, offering
relevant information and mutual support
through a network of over 300 local
branches, UK wide helplines, antenatal
and early days courses, breastfeeding
counselling and peer support schemes.
10.30am - 12 noon (Members 10.15) Fleet Centre, Peterborough. PE2 8DL
Admission £1 (in aid of NCT Charity).
All items for babies & preschoolers! We sell your items.
For details or to volunteer: 0844 2436240 or email
nctpeterborough@googlemail.com www.nct.org.uk/peterborough
No shopper’s pushchairs please
Saturday 9th October
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Working from Home Next Door’s Parcels
by Ted Bruning
I t’s a hangover from the days when most
households had one spouse who went
out to work while the other – the one who
did the really hard labour – was at home
most of the time that parcels are generally
delivered during the day. It follows that
nowadays, when most couples both have
to work to pay the mortgage, deliveries are
generally made when no-one is in.
Logically, Parcelforce and DHL and
FedEx and whoever ought to do their
rounds in the evening, when there’s likely to
be somebody at home to sign for whatever
it is they’re delivering. But they don’t seem
to have got their heads round this obvious
truth yet; so the duties of every worker-from-
home include acting as neighbourhood
delivery depot.
This never used to be a big deal – in
fact, it was a positive pleasure to be able to
do a little favour for a neighbour, especially
one that involves so little time and effort.
Answer door, sign docket, leave package in
hallway until neighbour comes to collect. In
return, huge moral leverage. So when the
neighbour storms round to complain
apologetically about the son and heir’s
electric guitar, a hurt look and a wounded
tone are all it takes to defuse the situation.
But lately, what with that interweb
shopping and all, the volume of home
traffic has soared. The net has turned into a
global shopping mall, and vans laden with
everything from smoked eels to flatpack
furniture clog up our little street throughout
the day. It seems to be a case of
“Recession? What recession?” for my
neighbours, whose houses must be
absolutely stuffed with brand-new
consumer goods of all shapes, sizes, and
descriptions. They all work hard to pay for it
all, mind, because they’re never at home;
and I seem to spend half my day standing
at the front door trying to scribble
something that looks vaguely like my
signature on one of those electronic
notepads while the van driver stands there
fretting impatiently as if I was wasting his
time!
Some days my hallway looks like a
warehouse, and I have to fight hard to resist
the temptation to tease loose a corner of
each parcel to see what’s inside. Especially
the ones in plain wrappers. Whatever has
that homely-looking woman from just down
the street ordered this time? And why does
she always look so shifty when she comes
round in the evening to collect? Unbidden
and unwanted mental pictures form…..
Mind you, they’re all so thickly bound in
parcel tape that there’s no chance of
copping a surreptitious peek. The volume
of waste generated by all this home
shopping is enough to make an ecologist
weep. I suppose that in order to protect all
these fragile goodies in transit, they have to
be swaddled in enough bubblewrap and
cardboard to make them virtually bomb-
proof. But given that most of the electrical
goods you buy these days are so shoddily
constructed that they break within days
anyway, going to such lengths to stop them
getting scratched seems a bit of a forlorn
effort to me.
Anyway, I’m so fed up with acting as the
street’s unpaid storeman that from now on
I’m going to start charging a small fee. It
might not make me popular, but hey –
every street needs at least one cranky old
curmudgeon, and from this day forth it’s
going to be me.
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Harvey’s Bridal Boutique We are a small family run bridal boutique in
Ramsey. We pride ourselves on our friendly,
personal service.
We have a wide selection of Bridal Gowns,
Bridesmaid Dresses and Accessories in our stunning new showroom.
Now stocking Benjamin Roberts designer range and
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ANDY’S PERSONAL
TRAINING IS FOR YOU,
IF YOU WANT TO
Get fit or fitter!
Lose Weight - Andy is a Nutrition Adviser
Look good for a special occasion
Tone your-self up - Achieve your fitness goals
Do corrective exercise
Get back into shape after pregnancy / injury
To get fitter or better for sporting event
Get motivated & confident Train at home, local park or at a large Peterborough Gym
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Tel: 07801371628
Local Information ~ Local Information ~ Local Information
Raise Money and Have Fun taking part in these sponsored events by Sue Ryder Care in aid of Thorpe Hall Hospice
Ride for Ryder - Now in it's forth
year, Ride for
Ryder Peterbor-
ough is once
again offering
you the chance
to ride one of
our five different
cycle routes.
Catering for all
abilities, our
routes take you
around the city and out to its surrounding
villages, allowing you to enjoy the coun-
tryside at your own leisure, whilst raising
money for Thorpe Hospice. You can
choose from 5 miles, 18 miles, 35 miles, 55
miles or even 83 mile routes that start and
finish at Sue Ryder Care - Thorpe Hall Hos-
pice on Sunday 19 September and
we'd love to see you there. Don't forget -
if cycling is not your thing, then you can
set your own Ride for Ryder challenge;
balloon, buggy, bus - the choice is yours!
GER - Fancy putting on your running
shoes for Sue Ryder Care this year? Well go ahead and dig out your trainers
now, because we'd love you to take on
a sponsored run to raise funds for us!
We'll be with you and support you every
step of the way - no matter what dis-
tance you decide to tackle -so what are
you waiting for? Perhaps this could be
the year for you to rise to the challenge
of a marathon or maybe a half mara-
thon. The Perkins Great Eastern Run takes
place in just over a month time at
10.10am on 10th October 2010, and last
year our runners helped to raise an amaz-
ing £18,000 for Thorpe Hall Hospice. How
about starting here and helping us smash
this target in 2010, to provide vital care to
those who need it most.
Spooktacular - Join us at our family
friendly Halloween Walk on Saturday 30th
October at Ferry Meadows. This is a
chance for the whole family to dress up
in fancy dress and walk to raise money
for Sue Ryder Care, Thorpe Hall Hospice.
If you would like information on any of
the events above please call the fund-
raising team on 01733 330060 or email
thorpe.fundraising@suerydercare.org
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ies.
To combat anti-ageing and reverse the
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modern intensive farming, harvesting
food too early and food manufacturing
processes our food is significantly less nu-
tritious that it was forty years ago. Eating
a tomato in the 1940’s is the equivalent to
eating ten tomatoes today to get the
same nutritional value. We have to eat
more to consume the nutrition we vitally
need. It is ever more important today for
all to supplement our diets. Anti-oxidants
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Hollywood Smiles by Lorraine Mace
Many of the glamour factors observed in the USA are becoming a way of life in the UK. One of these is a fascination with gleaming white teeth. If you’ve set your heart on a Hollywood smile, what’s the best way to go about getting one? Unless you have a fortune to spend on cosmetic dentistry, the best way to improve your smile is by whitening your teeth.
Undergoing a tooth whitening course at the dentist should ensure that you achieve the desired bright smile without damaging the enamel surface of your teeth. This is not a ‘quick fix’ treatment as it will take between three and four weeks to complete. However, once the course has finished the ‘Hollywood Smile’ you are left with can last for up to three years.
Do bear in mind that you cannot have this done on the NHS, so it’s essential
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The downside
Side effects vary from person to person, but your teeth may become sensitive to cold. Or you might experience some gum discomfort. However, these symptoms usually disappear within a few days of
the final treatment.
Do it yourself There are home whitening kits, but if
you decide to go down this route, make sure whatever you buy carries British Dental Health Foundation approval. To simply remove minor surface stains, such as those caused by smoking or drinking tea, coffee, red wine and blackcurrant, there are many excellent toothpastes which will do the job.
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NVR, Wansford Station, Stibbington (on the A1) Nr. Peterborough PE8 6LR
Tel: 01780 784444 www.nvr.org.uk
Thomas hauls the Mail Train
September 4th/5th. Children can sort letters in the Royal Mail coach as Thomas takes the Travelling Post Office to Yarwell – demonstrations of dropping and collecting mail at speed whilst
children watch theSpectacle from alongside the apparatus at Yarwell!
A superb entertaining and educational spectacle!
The NVR is one of only three heritage railways able to offer this
experience. Booking essential as places limited.
Adults £10, children £5.
1940s Weekend September 25
th/26
th
The clock is turned back 70 years – singers on the platform, trains patrolled by German and British soldiers, spam and rabbit pie
service in the café, exciting battle re-enactments staged each day including a train ambush! Train ticket gains you entry – come along in period costume!
Plus evening events: Fri 24th – Bier Kellar with oompah band (£8); Sat 25th Spitfire Ball
dance – singers/comedian £10, Sun 26th Wartime Railway Films – free.
Two great superb events - not to be missed
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Cherry Crush Cathy Cassidy
“My world has opened out, filled up with challenges and complications
and possibilities.”
Cathy Cassidy is a successful and very talented author of Dizzy, Indigo Blue, Drift-wood, Sundae Girl, Scarlett, Gingersnaps, Lucky Star, Angel Cake and now Cherry Crush; the first book in the series of ‘The Chocolate Box Girls’.
Cherry Costello and her dad move to Somerset with the quirky and unique Charlotte – Cherry’s dad’s new girlfriend; and her four daughters. Cherry feels finally accepted and part of a real family with Coco, Summer and Skye, but it’s obvi-ous that the gorgeous and outgoing eldest sister - Honey; doesn’t want any-thing to do with her. What makes matters worse, however hard Cherry fights it, she’s slowly falling in love with Honey’s boyfriend - Shay, can she really compete with her stepsister and is the feeling mutual between Cherry and Shay?
This enchanting book really captures the motives behind Cherry’s stories and wild imagination to come up with a few white lies to make herself fit in to this new family. Their lives seem pretty much perfect, but with spiteful Honey, love sickening Shay and so many heavenly chocolate truffles thrown into the mixture, life isn’t all sweet.
Released on the 2nd September this delightful book will capture your imagination and have you on a whirl wind tour!
Go to www.cathycassidy.com for more information on Cathy Cassidy’s wonderful books, games and reviews!!!
Teenage Book Review By Lisa Melillo
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Gardening Picking & Storing Tree Fruit
by Ursula Buchan
G ardeners are often uncertain
about how best to harvest and
store the fruit from their trees.
A further complication arises if you
have inherited fruit trees at a new
home without knowing exactly what
varieties you have.
Fortunately, you can deduce a lot
from the fruit itself. Dessert apples tend
to be smaller than cooking apples, with
more highly coloured skins. ‘Tend’ is
the operative word, because there are
always exceptions to the rule. Bramley
Seedling, the commonest ‘cooker’, is very
distinctive – a big, round, green apple.
Early dessert apples that are ripe in
August, such as Discovery, are picked when
they start to colour and drop, and eaten
immediately. They do not store well
because they are already sweet enough to
eat. If you have too many to eat at once,
put them in perforated clear plastic bags
and store them in the fridge.
The same can be said of mid-season
eaters, which are picked in September,
such as James Grieve and Scrumptious, but
you will have to pick on several occasions,
as they ripen. With a cupped hand, lift the
apple and twist gently; if it comes away
with its stalk intact, it is ready to be picked.
Never force apples off a tree,
Pick later-maturing varieties before they
are completely ripe, from late September to
late October, depending on the variety.
You must store them to sweeten and soften
enough to be palatable. The right moment
to pick is when the odd, unblemished fruit
drops off the tree. Take the utmost care not
to bruise them.
Apples must be picked by late October:
frosts and winds will threaten them after
that. Examples of late-maturing dessert
apples include Ashmead’s Kernel (pick
early October, eat from December), and
Sunset (pick late September, eat from
October). Culinary varieties, which you can
store, include Bramley’s Seedling, Newton
Wonder and Annie Elizabeth.
To enjoy harvesting and storing apples,
you need some equipment: a bladed fruit
picker, to obviate using a ladder, and a
wooden storage rack. The important thing
with storage is that each fruit must be
segregated from the others, because if their
skins touch, brown rot spreads like an
epidemic through the crop. Twist
newspaper into thin rolls and lay it on the
racks to segregate the apples in their rows.
Or wrap apples in glossy magazine paper
and store them in cardboard boxes or
shallow trays. Don’t store any damaged
fruit. Note the name of the variety, and
when it is likely to be ready, in the rack.
Checking frequently is especially
important with dual-purpose apples, like
Newton Wonder, which you cook initially,
but which soften into eaters by Christmas.
To keep your apples as long as possible, put
the rack or boxes in a dark, airy, frost-free
place, at about 4 C.
Pears should not generally be left to
ripen completely on the tree (except the
earliest-maturing varieties, such as Beth).
They are best picked when still hard, when
the first windfalls drop and the skins have
just begun to yellow. Store pears
unwrapped, on racks, in a dark place at
about 7 C. Most won’t take long to ripen,
so check often. Pears are ready to eat
when there is a bit of give as you press the
pear near the stalk with your thumb.
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Other local produce available including pork, seasonable
vegetables, jams, chutneys & more.
Free educational visits for groups
and schools. Pre-booked visits only.
Andrew and Judith Jacobs Moor Farm, Decoy Road,
Newborough, Peterborough, PE6 7QD (Opposite the Decoy pub off the B1443)
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Book Review - Books for Foodies
I t’s harvest festival time, so for all the
foodies out there, we’ve compiled a list
of books to celebrate all that is edible.
Enjoy!
The History of Food by Maguelonne
Toussainte-Samat
Rivalling the Yellow Pages for weight, this
fantastically detailed story of food was first
published in France in 1987, where it was met
with rapturous applause for being a
fascinating, entertaining and remarkable
read. Full of chapters following the journey of
individual foods, featuring incredible
anecdotes and facts, this is a must-have for
anyone who’s interested in what they eat.
The Food Doctor: Healing Foods for the Mind
and Body by Vicki Edgson and Ian Marber
You don’t have to be a holistic therapist to
know that what you put inside your body has
a big impact upon what you get out of it.
Looking at a range of ailments and properties
of ingredients, The Food Doctor is packed
with nutritious knowledge, featuring the
definitive list of the top 100 foods for health.
You’ll buy this if you know what’s good for
you.
Hugh Fearlessly Eats it
All: Dispatches from the
Gastronomic Front Line
by Hugh Fearnley-
Whittingstall
Now a huge TV
personality, this
collection of articles
harks back to the pre-
River Cottage days.
Known for being
passionate about
where our food comes
from, Hugh describes
Japanese adventures involving a fishy
Russian-roulette, as well as delving into the
ethics of fast food and battery chickens.
Desperate for readers to explore with their
taste-buds whilst understanding the
implications of what they buy and eat, the
musings of this culinary crusader are well
worth a read.
Toast: The Story of a Boy’s Hunger
by Nigel Slater
We all have those favourite recipes we loved
(and hated!) so much as a child. Smells of a
Christmas cake baking, burning toast and the
frighteningly modern (and unmanageable)
spaghetti bolognaise takes the reader back
to their own childhood, as well as it Nigel’s
Past - to the times and the people, and the
plates of food which preserved every
memory.
Food Rules: An Eater’s
Manual by Michael Pollan
Following on from his best-
selling ‘In Defence of Food’,
here we have sixty-four
golden rules which cut
through the science,
nutritional jargon and trend,
to tell us in simple, common
sense terms: how to eat (and enjoy it). This
pocket-sized manual is sure to change what
you buy and eat, without a trace of a faddy
diet or the need for a glossary.
The Flavour Thesaurus by Niki Segnit
For anyone who loves to experiment in the
kitchen, this is a unique collection of flavour
combinations, providing information and
inspiration for any creative cook. Detailing
160 popular ingredients and exploring all the
ways they might be combined in the kitchen,
this book is educational, full of practical
advice - and funny too.
NEW RELEASE Swallow
This by Mark Philips
There are a thousand
books out there for wine-
buffs, but what if you
simply like a drop every
now and then and fancy
knowing a bit more
about it? This American
title aims to provide a
‘progressive approach’
with practical information such as the four
golden rules of buying good (not necessarily
expensive) wine, why you shouldn’t store it in
your kitchen and how to make it taste better
with the use of a microwave and ice cubes.
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East of EnglandEast of EnglandEast of EnglandEast of England Autumn ShowAutumn ShowAutumn ShowAutumn Show
E njoy a day of fur and feather at
the East of England Autumn
Show on Sunday 10th October
2010, at the East of England Show-
ground in Peterborough.
Organised by the East of England Agricul-
tural Society, visitors to the show can expect
to see thousands of animals of all shapes
and sizes, from small livestock exhibits in-
cluding mice and fancy rats to special dis-
plays of rare and endangered livestock
breeds. Returning for it’s second year, the
East of England Giant Vegetable Competi-
tion will show the fruits of a season of hard
work by the region’s vegetable growers.
We are pleased to announce The London
Championship Small Livestock Show will be
joining the East of England Autumn Show in
2011. In anticipation of this they will be ap-
pearing at this year’s show to give us a taste
of what to expect. Be sure to visit their stand
for more information.
There will be many displays of traditional
country life, including country crafts, as well
as large animal exhibits. Magnificent Shire
horses, incorporated as part of the Wisbech
Shire Horse Show, will be dressed in their
traditional glory. There will also be the
chance to see Pony Club show jumping
competitions, donkey driving and harness
goats.
For those who prefer their animals with a
bark, there will be plenty of dog displays
and classes including ‘Scruffts’ (the Kennel
Club’s search for the crossbreed of the
year), the final of the Burgess Supa Dog
Agility Stakes, and Terrier and Lurcher cham-
pionships.
There will be an exhibition of poultry and
waterfowl featuring all major breeds, and a
poultry sale of over 2,000 lots. Birds will also
be represented by pigeons (display and
competitive classes).
Discover the ideal opportunity to make an
early start on some Christmas shopping with
a wide variety almost 200 trade stands to
choose from, alongside a Craft Fair show-
casing creative designs and a Food Hall
offering the very best in regional food and
drink. There will also be plenty of attractions
to keep children amused including a tradi-
tional Victorian funfair.
Advanced tickets are priced at Family (2+2)
£12, Adult £6, Senior (65+) £4.50 and Chil-
dren (5-16 years) £3 and can be purchased
in advance via the ticket hotline on 0845
600 5445. Tickets will be available on the
gate priced at: Family (2+2) £15, Adult
£7.50, Senior (65+) £5.50 and Children (5-16
years) £3.50. Gates open from 9am-4.30pm.
Car Parking is FREE.
Please visit www.showground.org.uk to discover
more about the exciting events at the East of England
Showground.
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Michaelmas falls on 29th September each year and heralds the start of autumn, the time when your garden starts to fade into quiet sleep. But there is a flower that comes into full bloom now; the old-fashioned Michaelmas Daisy. These pretty, simple daisy-like flowers come in all shades of purple, with blue, pink, white and red varieties.
Asters provide glorious patches of colour and their flowers last for many weeks, brightening up rapidly dwindling flower beds. These plants come in sizes ranging from 60cm to 150cm. The bright yellow centres attract insects and are loved by bees and butterflies. Asters are also excellent cut flowers.
As fully hardy perennials asters return every year. Asters can be propagated by dividing clumps every couple of years in spring. Over the years, plants can become leggy and spread via runners and self-seeding. Watch out or they may become weeds! Cut back after flowering to prevent powdery mildew. If this isn’t a problem in your garden, leave the dead flower heads to provide food for winter birds and insects.
As these plants are not fussy about soil conditions, they are a wonderful plant for all gardens, providing welcome colour at a time when other flowers are dying down.
Michaelmas Daisy - Aster
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By James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)
Motoring Review: Alfa Romeo MiTo MultiAir
A lfa Romeo is a brand that conjures
up all manner of images in the aver-
age car buyer’s mind: Passion, flair,
beauty – it’s the stuff motoring dreams are
made of.
But on the flip side of the coin are the
less attractive connotations – reliability
woes and trouble-prone electrics are repu-
tations dealers are still struggling to over-
come.
With that in mind, news that the most
complicated engine ever to grace an
automobile is being fitted to the latest MiTo
might send a shudder down the spine of
some retailers. But the new MultiAir power-
plant isn’t something to be feared.
Yes, it might be more complicated than
quantum physics, and the last thing you
EVER want to do is get involved in a full-
blown conversation about how it works, but
the fact remains it is still a dramatic leap
forward.
All you really need to know are three key
facts: MultiAir is more fuel efficient, it’s
greener and, most importantly, more power-
ful than a standard engine. It does all this in
an extremely clever way too.
It’s something to do with pistons, valves
and springs. Or something, however it works,
it’s seriously complicated and impossible to
explain here without sending you to sleep, so
I won’t bother. Google it if you’re interested.
What’s far more important is how it
drives. And boy does it excel here. The Mul-
tiAir 1.4-litre, turbo-charged engine is avail-
able with two power outputs: 135bhp and
170bhp. The latter is the most exciting of the
duo, hitting 60mph in 7.5s, topping 135mph
and it’s got that evocative Cloverleaf
badge of days gone by too.
On the road, turbo-lag has been all but
eliminated producing a driving experience
that really stirs the soul. Power is almost in-
stantaneous and the MiTo feels beefy, belie-
ing its size. This is, after all, the Italian’s rival to
the Mini and with this unit under the bonnet
will be a true contender for honours against
a Cooper S.
The MiTo MultiAir also features a host of
other tech for the car maker including ac-
tive suspension, fuel saving stop-start and
DNA. That last one is utterly superb – it’s an
electronic system (don’t grimace) that com-
municates with the engine, braking, steering,
suspension and transmission to alter the ‘feel’
of the car, depending on circumstances.
Derived from racing, it’s dramatic in the
way it alters the MiTo and with the ‘Dynamic’
setting engaged, makes it feel positively
sporting. The throttle response is crisper,
steering sharper and the car hunkers down,
gripping harder in bends. The other two set-
tings stand for ‘Normal’ and ‘All weather’,
which again alter the car’s feel accordingly,
but are rather less exciting.
Another debut in this Mito is the six-speed
gearbox. This has been developed in-house
by Fiat and offers a swift, direct shift. It’s not
as good as some rivals, but is a huge im-
provement over the five-speed found in the
135bhp variant of the MultiAir.
Specification for the MultiAir is reason-
able. It comes in three trims – Lusso, Veloce
and Cloverleaf – with the base model featur-
ing 16-inch alloys, electric windows, air con-
ditioning, that all-important DNA switch and
a CD player. That costs from £15,165.
But the biggest talking point really has to
be that ground-breaking engine. MultiAir is
a dramatic step on for the brand. You only
have to look at the figures to see that: CO2 is
reduced by 10 per cent, fuel consumption
cut by the same amount – while power is
boosted 12.5 per cent. For those buyers
forced into downsizing to save money, but
not wanting to lose any performance, the
MultiAir offers a unique opportunity.
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Redecorating is the single most effective way to give your home a makeover. As well as refreshing your home, altering your colour
scheme can boost your mood. Colours can make your rooms inviting, calming, stimulating or sophisticated, depending on your choices.
When choosing your main colour, think about the atmosphere you want to create in a particular room. In general, light or cool tones give the impression of airy space while warm or dark shades make a room cosy and inviting.
A monochromatic or ‘tonal’ scheme is easy on the eye, stylish and tranquil. This means you use a single colour, but in varying tones. A good balance is to choose three shades. Use the deepest tone near the floor and the lightest on the ceiling to make the room appear more spacious. This scheme can look a little bland, so use texture and patterns to lift the design. Putting wallpaper on a signature wall is one option. Perhaps make one of the shades a more intense or deeper colour. Use splashes of a bright colour in soft furnishings, rugs, art or other accessories for emphasis.
So, get out your paintbrushes, gather plenty of swatch cards and decide on the mood you’d like your room to convey to revitalise
the ambience of your home.
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Peterborough based tax and accountancy specialist
TaxAssist Accountants gives advice on financial matters to small businesses.
Q: I am setting up
my own business soon and I plan to re-mortgage my current home to raise the start up capital. Will the interest payable on my mortgage be considered a tax deductible ex-pense against my business prof-its?
A: Whether or not the interest is deductible depends on the purpose of loan. Although the loan will be fi-nanced by other means, (and in your case on your personal residence), the interest on the element that will be used wholly and exclusively to fund your new business venture is an al-lowable deduction when establishing the net profit from your business ac-tivity.
However, you can only claim a de-duction for the amount of “qualifying interest” which applies to the busi-ness. This is the interest paid on the amount of the loan used for your business, and any interest payable on
the element relating to your existing residence is not deductible against the profits from your business.
Q: I recently registered my hair-dressing business for VAT. I understand that you can claim back VAT from my previous two years of trading. Is this true?
A: Unfortunately its not all the VAT you have suffered in the last 2 years, as you can only claim back the VAT on goods that you have acquired in the 3 years prior to registration which are still held in stock (or used to make other goods which are still held in stock) and originally acquired for business purposes.
Equally, it also includes the VAT on any capital assets such as equipment which you have purchased in the pre-vious 3 years, but I am afraid any VAT suffered on goods or items that have been sold on to customers cannot be re-claimed once you have registered. You are also able to re-cover the VAT incurred on services, which have been supplied within 6 months prior to the date of registra-tion, assuming they were also sup-plied for the purpose of the business.
Wahid Rehman specialises in managing tax and accountancy affairs for small business owners and can be contacted by phone or email
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Local Information ~ Local Information ~ Local Information
P eterborough Operatic and Dra-
matic Society (PODS) are cele-
brating their 110th Anniversary with
‘An Evening with Rodgers and Hammer-
stein’, at The Cresset, on Saturday 18th
September. PODS are one of the oldest
societies in the country, and are proud of
the high standards they achieve.
PODS are delighted to be joined, at
The Cresset, by the City of Peterborough
Symphony Orchestra (CPSO), who re-
cently celebrated 20 years of music mak-
ing.
Bringing these two local groups to-
gether is, Musical Director, Anthony E.
Grunwell. His work with both of these
organisations, led him to the idea of
bringing them together. He is certain this
collaboration will be an impressive dis-
play of local talent.
PODS are looking for new members. If
you would like the opportunity to take
part in our 2011 production of ‘My Fair
Lady’, at the Key Theatre, please con-
tact Sue on 07790 198 035 or email:
peterborough-operatic@hotmail.co.uk
for further details.
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D o you have a caring nature and would like to work a few hours a week in a job that helps the older
person remain in their own homes and keep their independence? Age Concern Peterborough are looking to recruit Home Support Workers to go into the homes of the 60 plus age group and assist with light housework, washing, ironing and shopping.
If you are a car driver and are interested please telephone Lynn or Sally on 557353 for more details
and an informal chat.’
Age Concern Peterborough is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England and Wales No. 3943067. Registered Charity No. 1080030.
The Lindens, 86 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2SN. Tel: 01733 557353 Fax: 01733 311137 www.acpeterborough.org.uk
Home Support Workers Wanted
Peterborough
Coming soon to
Latinis (under new management)
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H alls the Chemist are an independent
family run company and have been
established since 1966. They dispense
all NHS and private prescriptions including
veterinary. A pharmacist is available for ad-
vice without the need for an appointment.
We have a prescription collection service
from all the doctor’s surgeries in Peterbor-
ough (including Orton Medical Centre, Bush-
field Medical Practice, Botolph Bridge Sur-
gery, Stanground Surgery, Nene Valley Sur-
gery just to name a few). You could either
drop off your repeats at the pharmacy or
contact the pharmacy to tell us that you
have ordered your medication from the sur-
gery. We will then collect the prescription on
your behalf when it is ready from the surgery
and have it dispensed ready for you to col-
lect from the pharmacy at your conven-
ience. If you have had your medication dis-
pensed from us you may telephone and tell
us over the phone what items you require
reordering. We also offer a free prescription
delivery service to your home or work.
All the Halls Chemist branches have consulta-
tion rooms, which allows patients the oppor-
tunity to discuss matters privately with the
pharmacist or members of the pharmacy
team. Halls have been providing free blood
pressure testing for its patients for many years
and later this year we are due to be extend-
ing the free diagnostic services available.
This early detection of medical conditions
allows for appropriate lifestyle changes or
medical intervention by your GP, to improve
your health for today and tomorrow.
Through our continuous work, we have ac-
tively looked to provide additional services
under the NHS, these have included, quit
smoking support, minor ailment prescribing,
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Travel - Anglesey The Untouched Coastline
by Lorraine Mace
W ith its coastline designated an
Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, historic Anglesey is a
delight for walkers and nature lovers. The
superb sign-posted Coastal Path is 220
km long (124 miles) and follows virtually
the entire coastline, taking in or passing
near many of Anglesey’s top sights; but
there are many other attractions.
The island is located off the northwest
coast of Wales and at around 720 square
kilometres (278 square miles) is one of
Britain’s largest with a population of some
70,000. It is connected to Wales across the
Menai Strait by two bridges.
Holyhead is the largest town; it has a
wide range of shops, a maritime museum
and the award winning Ucheldre Arts
Centre. St Cybi’s Church, overlooking the
harbour, is noted for its stone carvings and
stained glass windows.
The historic town of Beaumaris on the
Menai is best known for its 13th century
castle, but also has a famous 1614
courthouse and a grim gaol (now a
museum). Visitors can take a cruise to
Puffin Island with its many bird species;
there are grey seals to be seen and
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port for the open-cast copper mine at
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can be reached on foot except at the
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an interesting lighthouse marking the
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Anglesey has numerous other beaches
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Oral health Care Advice for Adults
By Nicola Harris
I t is important
to continue a
good oral hy-
giene regime
through adult-
h o o d . E v e n
adults can get
cavities, as well as gum disease which can lead
to serious problems.
• Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste,
this removes the plaque from the teeth.
Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay.
• Limit the sugary sticky snacks. The more often
you snack in between meals, the higher the
chance of tooth decay.
• Visit your dentist regularly for checkups and
professional cleanings.
Flossing – this removes the plaque from be-
tween the teeth and under the gum line. Take
about 45cm (18inches) of floss and pull it tight,
slide it up and down against the tooth surface
and the gum line. When you move onto the
next tooth, wind the floss on to expose a fresh
piece. If you find holding floss difficult, you can
buy ‘flossers’, which hold the floss for you, ena-
bling you to guide the floss easier.
When you first start flossing your gums may
bleed. Don’t worry too much about this, as
you get better at the technique the gums will
become healthier, and this will reduce.
Interdental brushes can be used as an alterna-
tive to flossing. For further advice consult with
your dentist or hygienist.
What issues should I be aware of as an Adult?
Gum Disease – if plaque is not removed by the
brushing and flossing techniques previously
described it can harden into tarter. Tarter can
only be removed by professional cleaning.
Thus it becomes a vicious circle more plaque
adheres to the tarter, it can get under the gum
line, the acids in the plaque will attack the
gums and make them red, and puffy, you may
also notice some bleeding. If left, the gum dis-
ease can cause serious problems. The gums
may start to come away from the tooth, creat-
ing ‘pockets’, this allows even more plaque to
gather. Over time the plaque will begin to eat
away at the bone which supports the tooth,
eventually leading to removal of the tooth.
Mouth Cancer - early signs of mouth cancer
can be something as simple as an ulcer that
does not go away. If you are over 40 a heavy
smoker or drinker you are more likely to be at
risk. If you have a mouth ulcer, a red or white
patch, a swelling or growth in your mouth that
lasts for more than two weeks, go and see your
dentist. It may be nothing, but a simple check-
up could just save your life. Remember, half
those diagnosed with mouth cancer die from
the disease because it wasn’t caught early
enough.
Your dentist will have a good look at your face
and neck, as well as around your mouth and
tongue.
You can reduce your risk of mouth cancer quite
simply:-
• Stop smoking
• Cut down on alcohol
• Eat a healthy diet (at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetable’s every day)
Dental Abscesses – these can occur when de-
cay is left untreated, it eventually reaches the
nerve of the tooth causing infection and death
of the tooth. The bacteria then spreads into the
root and forms an abscess.
Dental abscesses are easy to diagnose, pain on
chewing on a particular tooth, if the pain is less
easily defined the dentist may tap the tooth,
and take an x-ray. To treat an abscess the
dentist will need to deal with the infection first,
either by draining the abscess, or through a
process called root canal treatment (removing
the dead tissue and nerves from inside the root
of the tooth). The dentist may also prescribe
antibiotics. By avoiding treatment, it may be
one of the reasons for abscesses starting.
Aching Jaw – this is often related to stress, tired-
ness, or anxiety. It is caused by the increased
tension of the muscles surrounding the jaw.
Painkillers and sedatives may relive the symp-
toms short term. You may also need to con-
sider relaxation techniques. If you grind your
teeth at night you could also wear a
‘biteguard’ to limit the damage.
For more advice on all your oral health care
needs please visit your local friendly dentist:-
1A Dental Practice, Werrington Village Health
Point, 97 Church Street, Werrington Village,
Peterborough PE4 6QF
1A Dental Practice Bretton Centre, Rightwell
East, Peterborough PE3 8DT
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For September 2010
By Astrologer Christine Chalklin
Celestial movements during September - After the 13th of September communicative Mercury moves direct again, so things should start to run more smoothly. By mid September relation-ships and love affairs get a boost as the love planets Venus and Mars are both closely aligned in intense and passionate Scorpio. Mercury is in hard working and practical Virgo, autumn is on the doorstep and our thoughts turn to learning and education, and of course its back to school for some. September is always the best time for reorganisation and bringing some order back into our lives. The Sun moves into balanced Libra at the Autumn Equinox on the 23rd. This is also a full moon and the mood changes as we all strive for more beauty and harmony within or lives.
VIRGO AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 September brings three planets to the
money area of your chart. A total finan-
cial restructure can now take place. Are
you using your money wisely and more
importantly, are you placing enough value on your
skills? With Mars and Venus travelling together in
artistic Libra, you could find new talents that increase
your cash flow.
LIBRA SEPT. 23 - OCT. 23 September sees serious Saturn now firmly
entrenched in your sign and he’ll remain
there for the next two years. Rather than
seeing this as a grim and serious time, use
this cycle wisely, build new structures and plan
ahead. You’ll finally understand what’s really impor-
tant in your life and your relationships.
SCORPIO OCT.24 - NOV.22 September may see many Scorpios seri-
ously contemplating a total change of
direction on many levels. Dissatisfaction
may have crept in during the year and
now, as three planets occupy the deeply introspec-
tive area of your chart, it’s a time to look at all the
new potentials and possibilities.
SAGITTARIUS NOV. 23 - DEC. 21 September brings your goals, ambitions
and your career into the spotlight. No less
than five planets are occupying the high-
est sector of your chart and you’re in for
some action this month! Keep major deci-
sions until after the 13th. Generous Jupiter at the
base of your chart stimulates your vitality.
CAPRICORN DEC. 22 - JAN. 20 September suggests that Capricorns will
have itchy feet this month. The Sun and
Mercury occupy the travel area of your
chart and there are three planets activat-
ing your goals and ambitions. Take extra
care with any travel plans before the 13th but after
that it’s all systems go for new horizons.
AQUARIUS JAN. 21 - FEB. 18 Aquarians may need to view money mat-
ters during September. This won’t neces-
sarily be a difficult time, as benevolent
Jupiter has just moved back into the finan-
cial area of your chart. Indeed money
may come your way and you’ll want to be sure you
know how to manage it properly.
PISCES FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Generous Jupiter is back in your sign during
September and although moving retro-
grade, this is still a great month for you to
review all aspects of your life that need
adjusting and improving. Your resources and posses-
sions also need attention and as the month pro-
gresses you should feel a new sense of stability
emerging.
ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 September brings action on the work and
relationship front. Brace yourself for
change and keep an open mind as inter-
esting and exciting opportunities can come
your way now. The full moon in your sign on the 23rd
brings a conclusion to projects that you started earlier
this year.
TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21 September turns your attention to love and
romance. Now is the time for you to ques-
tion all your relationships and sort out what is
working and what needs to go. Major deci-
sions should be left until Mercury turns direct on the
13th of the month, but you can prepare the ground
work earlier.
GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21 Home and family life come into focus dur-
ing September. Mercury, your ruler, de-
mands that you make certain decisions
that you have been putting off for a while.
With the love planets Mars and Venus both
occupying the romance area of your chart, there is
some sorting out to be done there too.
CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 September puts the spotlight on your
home, revamping and rejuvenating your
living space is very much on your mind.
Saturn says take care, there’s no spare
cash, but with Venus and Mars both in
creative Libra you’ll find a way to beautify your home
whilst staying well within your budget.
LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 Funds, assets and cash flow loom large for
Leos during September. Both Uranus and
Jupiter have moved back into the finan-
cial area of your chart, causing you to
review all your plans. Things may seem rather difficult
at the start of the month, but as Mercury goes direct
on the 13th you’ll find that problems ease.
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Joe Pasquale on his Autumn ESP Tour
A s comedian Joe Pasquale pre-
pares for his Autumn ESP tour
I took the time to catch up
with the man referred to as a
‘national treasure’ to discuss life,
the universe and everything!!!
You’re a big reader, aren’t you?
What turned me on to reading was Eng-lish O’ Level at school and the book that changed my life about wanting to read was Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, then Lord Of The Flies. As a teenager, they had an impact on me of how enjoy-able a book can be, and I carried on read-ing.
Since leaving the Jungle you have taken up quite a few hobbies – are there any new ones that you have taken up? Well, I still go boxing four times a week, and of course I’ve got my pilot’s license, but I’ve now taken up running and am planning on taking part in next year’s Marathon. I’m currently running ten miles 3 or 4 times a week, building up to eighteen miles a week. I also go to the gym to work out with the pro boxers.
Boxing’s a great thing, it teaches you how to deal with your aggression; let it go, and then stop. But I’m not an aggressive person at all; If I’m sparring with some-one at the gym I find myself apologising to people, even though you shouldn’t say ‘sorry’ in a boxing ring!
In October, I’m starting an Open Univer-sity course in Geology; I wanted to be a geologist, but I got run over when I was 13. I had plans to go to university and be a geologist, but then I had the accident and lost a year’s school and was in hospi-tal for about six months. I missed the year when you chose your options, and never caught up again.
You worked your way up in showbiz through working as a comic at Pontins, but you also appeared on New Faces. What do you think of TV talent shows?
I think they’re a gift but it depends which
way you look at it. Richard Holloway, the producer of Britain’s Got Talent, was the producer of New Faces when I did it, and executive producer when I was doing The
Price Is Right. People like Richard and Simon Cowell have discovered that there are as many nutters around now as there were 20 years ago, and I was one of them, and there was just as much enter-tainment value in watching the auditions as the actual show. BGT isn’t that differ-ent from New Faces or Opportunity Knocks, in that they turn it round and show you the audition process.
What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done? I think jumping out of a plane into the jungle, possibly, but I suppose going out onstage in front of an audience is consid-ered brave too, but I’ve got balls - if someone says go out and do half an hour, I’ll do it. I went to Iraq two years ago and we were mortared in a helicopter, so bravery is all relative!
Some people think it was brave to give up my day job to become a comic but I soon realised that I was not cut out for a 9-5 lifestyle .
I thought I wanted to be an actor, but couldn’t afford to go to drama school, so I ended up being a wrestling referee at a holiday camp. Being who I am, the old girls used to wet themselves laughing as I’d play it for laughs, and wear stockings and suspenders under my tracksuit, and we’d set it up with the wrestlers that they’d pull my trousers down and it would bring the house down!
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Do you still like touring? I love the gigs, but the travelling is hor-rendous. We were playing Dudley, which is a two and a half hour drive from my house, but got stuck on the M25 and took 11 hours instead. The travelling and ho-tels can be a nightmare - you are up until 2am driving to the next gig, which is great, but the travelling there isn’t.
The old fashioned landladies used to be weird; there was one in Bristol that had a fat, mangy old dog, and she used to insist on feeding you egg and bacon before you went off to a gig; the bacon was disgust-ing and the egg was so rubbery it was like a Superball. So when her back was turned, I’d put it all in a plastic bag and put it under the bed and forgot about it. Then one night I heard the dog snaffling around my bedroom, eating all the awful food - no wonder it was in such bad shape.
Who are your big comedy influences? I was lucky enough to know Bob Monk-house, and was close to him at the end. He was a great influence in my life and my attitude to the business. He was a gentleman, with not a bad word to say about anyone. I did New Faces, and he asked me around and helped me get onto other shows. Like him, I’d rather be liked.
But you still enjoy performing… Yes, and if you don’t, you have to remind yourself why you came into the business in the first place - the answer should never be money, but just for the job. No-body ever starts doing it just for the money. When I started as a comic, I never thought about the money, but when you get to a certain level of success you start thinking ‘how many people were in tonight?’, thinking about paying people and money, but once you start thinking that, you have to remember why you did it - showing off, I suppose.
But I intended to be an actor, really, and I did a play recently with Stephen Berkoff for two nights at the New End Theatre in Hampstead. Berkoff had re-written the Bible, and wanted me to play David in David and Goliath, which he’d done like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, it was quite sweary, and I never swear on stage, so it was quite exciting just swear-ing in front of an audience!
Berkoff is quite an intimidating per-son with a big reputation, and when I was read-ing for him he said ‘That voice you‘re using - do you have another one?’, and I said ‘To be honest, no.’ So he asked me to play it harder, and it was fine, one of the best things I’ve ever done.
I liked doing the show with Jason Manford. My daughter said that her friends at school said I was a legend; to her I’m probably just a bit of a div. It was a fantastic bill to be on, and I’m really pleased that Jason’s got the gig presenting The ONE Show.
Any more memorable career moments? I got to host a BAFTA comedy event in Hollywood, and there were some great names there. One of the guests was Billy Connolly, and afterwards he came and found me, saying ‘I’ve been looking for you for ages’, and we had a great chat. I’m not the sort of person who goes around seeking the company of big stars like that, and wondered why he wanted to talk to me, but we had a great time.
Tell me about the new tour? Well it’s called the ESP Tour and it fea-tures all sorts of craziness and a bit more of the ESP stuff. I’ve always been quite intrigued by that sort of thing and the way mind readers use it – but I just take the mick out of it and people love it. My favourite bits of the show are always the bits with the audience. To be honest, it’s not something I really believe in, though. When I was in the Scouts, we used to go round collecting jumble, and we’d sort through it for the good stuff before we handed it over. From one lot, I got a lava lamp and a Ouija board, and me and my mate Kevin and some others went into
the church and contacted a ghost called Colin, but we don’t know if it was real or just somebody pushing the board around. We got rid of the board and put it back into the jumble!
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Useful Contact Numbers
Local Services:
Thorpe Wood Police Station
Tel: 0845 4564564
Peterborough City Council
Tel: 01733 747474
Noise Complaint
01733 4534571
Anti-Sociable Behaviour
Tel: 01733 385099
Peterborough Central Library
Tel: 01733 864280
Post Office Customer
Helpline
Tel: 0845 7740740
Peterborough Tourist
Information
Tel: 01733 452336
Anglian Water
Tel: 0845 7145145
Stagecoach Viscount
Tel: 01733 554575
Stagecoach in Peterborough
Tel: 01733 554575
National Rail Enquiries
Tel: 0845 7484950
Citizens Advice Bureau
Tel: 01733 558383
Samaritans
Tel: 01733 312727
Child Line
Tel: 0800 1111
Sue Ryder Fund Raising
Tel: 01733 330060
Local Chemists:
The Co-Op Pharmacy,
Stanground. Tel: 01733 343678
Odedra Chemist, Fletton
Tel: 01733 342081/342003
Lloyds Pharmacy,
Orton Goldhay
Tel: 01733 235026 / 234244
Halls the Chemist, Orton
Wistow. Tel: 01733 233666
Halls the Chemist,
Peterborough Road.
Tel. 01733 380380
Local Doctors:
Botolph Bridge Comm.
Health Centre. Tel: 774500
Bushfield Health Centre,
Orton Goldhay.
Tel: 01733 391022
Nene Valley Medical
Practice, Orton Goldhay
Tel: 01733 366600
Old Fletton Surgery,
Rectory Gardens.
Tel: 01733 343137
Stanground Surgery,
Whittlesey Road.
Tel: 01733 568569
Walk-In City Care Centres
Thorpe Road. PE3 6DB
Tel: 01733 293800
Alma Road. PE1 3FG
Tel: 01733 758388
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Local Information ~ Local Information ~ Local Information
O n Wednesday July 28th
2010 I decided like a mad
fool to jump out of a plane
strapped to another human being,
in order to raise funds for Jake’s
Appeal.
Jake Storer-Hamm lives in Peterbor-
ough and started life like any other
child happily running around and
playing and enjoying his family and
friends, however he was diagnosed
with Late Infantile Neuronal Ceroid
Lipofuscinosis also known Batten’s
Disease in September 2009 just as he
was turning 4 years.
Late Infantile Batten Disease is a fatal,
inherited disorder of the nervous sys-
tem that begins in early childhood.
Symptoms of the disease begin ap-
pearing in children as young as 2, but
may have a delayed onset, and may
strike a previously normal child as old
as 10. The disease is progressive caus-
ing developmental delay, cognitive
and motor impairment, seizures, and
a progressive loss of sight. Most, if not
all affected children, become blind
by the age of 8, become bedridden,
and become totally dependent on a
loved one for continuous care. The
disease is relatively rare, occurring in
"2 to 4 of every 100,000" children.
There is currently no cure for this fatal
illness however clinical trials do take
place in the hope to remedy this.
They last for 6 weeks at a time and
presently are only held abroad. They
are severely under funded and so
very expensive. The cost for Jake to
take part in just one of these will be
approximately £20K.
I know it is after the event, but any
sponsorship made or donation big or
small will be very much appreciated.
You can sponsor me in the following
way:
a) through Facebook by searching for
the group Jake’s Appeal. Please go
to Events where you can sponsor me
using your Paypal account or credit/
debit card by clicking on the link.
b) direct into the Paypal sponsorship
account by typing in the link : https://
www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?
cmd=_s-
xclick&hosted_button_id=W7NSKZ5SY
MB7A
Thank you in advance for your
kindness.
Jo Aldous
PLEASE SPONSOR ME TO BENEFIT A LOCAL PETERBOROUGH
4 YEAR OLD BOY
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Your Local Events A guide to what’s on in your area
September October 9th @ 7.30pm
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Company
Robbie Williams Banned is the final word on
tributes to the great man himself.
Not to be missed.
For more information call 01780 766455
11th @ 7.30pm
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Company
Rave On - Marc Robinson, founder member of
‘Rockin On Heavens Door’, with the Counterfeit
Crickets gives an accurate performance to
show the music did not die.
11th & 12th
Nene Valley Railway
Autumn Steam Event - Join the fleet of Steam
Locomotives for an exciting event
Call 01780 784444 for further information
11th & 12th
Sacrewell Farm
Festival of Country Life - The autumn show is a
Harvest Festival themed event with something
for all the family. Tel. 01780 782254
17th @ 8.15pm
The Cresset - Comedy Club
Join in the fun. Tel: 01733 265705
19th
Sue Ryder Care -
Thorpe Hall Hospice
Ride for Ryder Peterborough is
once again offering you the
chance to ride one of our five
different cycle routes.
For further information email
thorpe.fundraising@suerydercare.org
or call 01733 330060 (see page 14)
19th - The Cresset Wedding Show Live
Free Entry No Ticket Required
24th
The Cresset
Shakin all Over - Feel-good show is a non-stop
evening of pure undiluted music and fun
For booking your ticket or more information
contact tel. 01733 265705
25th & 26th
Nene Valley Railway
1940’s Weekend - see page 19 for more info.
2nd @ 7.30pm
Stamford Corn Exchange
Theatre Company
Joe Pasquale - Extra sensory
Pasquale is honing his psychic
skills. See page 54 & 55 for
Questions & Answers.
Call 01780 766455
2nd
East of England Showground
Peterborough Festival of Antiques
For further information call 01664 812627 or
see www.bobevansfairs.co.uk
9th @ 2.30pm and 6.30pm
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Company
Sleeping Beauty - The Vienna Festival Ballet
Call 01780 766455 for further information
10th
The Perkins Great Eastern Run
Fancy putting on your running shoes for Sue
Ryder Care this year? If so call tel. 330060 for
more details.
15th @ 7.30pm
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Company
The Walk Right Back Show
Relive the magic of the Everly Brothers
Tel: 01780 766455
16th
Sue Ryder Care - Thorpe Hall Hospice
Light Fantastic Auction and Champagne
Evening. Tel: 330060
20th
Sue Ryder Care - Thorpe Hall Hospice
Peterborough Local History Society Presenta-
tion. For more information call 01733 330060
23rd to 31st (Not 25th October)
Nene Valley Railway
Thomas’ Half Term
Special
Time to bring the chil-
dren down during their
school holidays.
Tel: 01780 784444
29th
Sue Ryder Care - Thorpe Hall Hospice
Greetham Valley Golf Club Charity Dinner.
Tel: 01733 330060
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Please call Ellie on:
01733 330658 email: ellie@the-viewer.co.uk
Whilst every care is taken to ensure details given on
this page are correct at time of going to print,
please always check with the venue before
attending an event.
Your Local Library Times & Regular
Events
Orton Library, Orton Goldhay
Opening Times:
Mon., Tues. & Wed. 9.30 - 5.00pm
Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm
Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday 10am - 3.00pm
Computer Taster Session
Every Wednesday and Friday
10.30am - 12pm
Everything you need to know to get
you using a computer including how
to email and surf the web.
Junior Reading Groups
Meet monthly at 3.45pm various
dates. For further information call
Tel. 864280
Adult Reading Groups
Meet monthly on the first Wednes-
day of the month at 10am and last
Thursday at 5.45pm.
Rhymetime
Every Mondays at 10.30-11am
Story-Times for under fives
Have fun listening to stories, sticking
and colouring.
Tues. and Thurs.
10-10.45am,
Saturday 11 -
11.45am
(Tuesdays term time
only)
For Orton Library call 01733 864296 or email ortonlibrary@vivacity-
peterborough.com
30th
Nene Valley Railway
Thomas Halloween Train
Join Thomas for a spooky Halloween Night
Advance booking only
For further information call 01780 784444
20th @ 7.30pm
The Cresset
Psychic Sally on the Road
Britains best loved celebrity psychic Sally Mor-
gan on the road again. Tel: 265705
22nd
The Cresset
Waterloo - A sensational night out with
Europe’s largest Totally Live ultimate Abba
Show. Tel: 01733 265705
23rd
Sacrewell Farm - Pumpkin Festival
Pumpkin carving and lots
more family fun
23rd to 31st
Sacrewell Farm
The Spooky Spectacular
Halloween Half Term
Ghostly fun is the theme
this half term. Tel: 01780 782254
29th @ 9pm
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Company
The Stones (Rolling Stones Show)
‘The Stones@ bring to the stage all the
energy and excitement of a live Rolling
Show Concert. Tel: 01780 766455
Please mention ‘The Viewer’ when
contacting any of the above
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Advertising and Distribution Distribution: The Viewer is delivered to two alternating areas of the PE2 postcode. All odd numbered months it goes to the
Ortons and on the even numbered months the directory goes to homes in Stanground, Fletton & Woodston.
To Advertise: Please call or email Ellie Melillo - 01733 330658/ellie@the-viewer.co.uk
The Viewer, 17 Sebrights Way, South Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9BT
Tel: 01733 330658 email: ellie@the-viewer.co.uk
Pharmacists
Halls the Chemist Photographers
Dave Porter Photography Plant Services
RTC Plant & Tool Hire Plumbing & Heating Services
Jones Heating K. Williams Plumbing & Heating
P.E.P. Heating & Plumbing Private Education
The Peterborough School Property Maintenance
B. Rollings Decorating
KP Home Improvements Ltd.
Oakdaale Decorators
Rodney Hall Plastering Restaurants, Pubs & Takeaways
Haycock Hotel
Lakeside Cafe
Marrakech Moroccan
Shalimar Gardens Indian
The Cherry Tree
Roofing:
Ascot Roofing Shoe Repair
Market Cobbler Shopping Centre/Store
Londis - Orton Superstore
Rivergate Shopping Centre Skip Hire
1st Choice Skip Hire Teacher Recruiting Agency
Vision for Education Tilers
Paul Smith Ceramics Trade Associations
Safelocaltrades.com Tree Surgery
Fraser Tree Surgery & Garden Veterinary Practice
Vet Savers Windows, Doors & Cons.
Prism Conservatories Profile Windows & Conservatory
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Accounting Services
Abacus Accs/Bookkeeping
Linda Carr Accountancy
TaxAssist Accountants Aerials & Satellites
Aerials 4 U
Advance Aerials
Digistystems Blinds
Blinds in Harmony
Bluebell Blinds
Sunline Blinds Bridal Wear
Harvey’s Bridal Boutique Carpet & Flooring
Hampton Carpets & Flooring
Carpenters
LM Carpentry & Joinery
S. Hulatt Carpentry & Joinery
Children’s Activities
Nene Valley Railway Chiropodists
The Longueville Clinic Cleaning Services
Clear &Clean House Clearanc
Edge Advanced Steam Clean
Four Seasons Cleaning Services
Stainbusters Complete Clean
Computers Services
1to1 Computer Training
Can Do Computers
Computer Man Craft & Haberdashery
Art & Stitch
Pondskipper Crafts Dance & Exercise Classes
Jazzercise Dental Practice
1A Dental Domestic Appliances
G.B. Domestics (UK) Driving Lessons
Fastlane Driving School Electrician
MM Electrical Services
Estate Agents
Hunters of York Farm Shops Moor Farm Meats Farm Shop
Fascias, Soffits & Guttering
Titan Roofline Fashion
Swanky Rags Financial Services
Minerva Financial Services
The Trusted Group Furniture
D&M Furniture
Wicker World Garage Doors
Ridgeway Garden Nurseries & Services
Courts Landscaping
Cj’s Patio Cleaning & Garden
Ginger’s Garden Services
Scenic Gardens
Tom Smith Garden Design
Wyndham Landscapes Hair & Beauty
Sapphire Smooth
Swanky Cutz Health, Fitness & Lifestyle
Andy’s Personal Training
Ashwood Chiropractic Clinic
Athena Holistics
Bowtechease-Helen Perkins
Serendipity Wellbeing Kitchens, Beds. & Bathrooms
Hurford & Tebbutt Kits.& Beds
Motor Services
Peterborough Discount Tyres
PNP Autofix
TWG Motorsport Opticians
Carl Love Optometrists Pet Services Amblewood Boarding Kennel
Hamptons Pet Supplies
Haybarn Countrystore
Sable Dog Grooming
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