The City Scene November

THE CITY

Your local magazine about your city

History; Sessions House

Community Arts with Realitas

Riverford Organics Award

Books reviews – great gift ideas!

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The Sessions House; History 4 & 5

Community Arts; Peakirk 7

Riverford Organics Award 10

National Adoption Week 12

One Touch Soccer for Tots 12

Vivacity Trustees 13

Fairtrade is the future 14

Useful numbers & Websites 11 & 14

Beauty Barbie; Responsible Tanning 17

Beauty Extras 18

Food swaps 21

Garden Scene 23

Interiors: Time to declutter 32 & 33

Family & Craft Scene 42

Teen Scene 47

Interesting trivia 49

Book reviews 44

Motoring; VW Passat 50 & 51

What ’s on 37 - 40

Peterborough Town Report 54

Ryan’s Football Preview 55

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A new gaol was built in Thorpe Road (The Sessions

House) to replace the Kings Lodgings and the house

of correction in Exchange Street near the corner of

Cumbergate. It was erected in 1842 at a cost of more

than £10,000 with the aid of a large donation from Lord

Burghley of £500.

The building was designed by W J Donthorpe (who worked

on Peterborough Cathedral’s Chapter House and he is

thought to be the architect of Fletton Tower, Peterborough)

as a courthouse with a gaol behind. It was built in the

Norman style of Pentonville Prison in London. The front

entrance has a portcullis featured above it. The courtrooms

and offices were in the front block (the Sessions House)

with a cell block and exercise yard behind. It was first used

as a prison and Magistrates’ Court in the spring of 1844.

In late 1878 it stood untenanted by prisoners. For some time

after the closing of the gaol the prisoners from the Liberty

of Peterborough were transported to Huntingdon which was

then the county gaol. After Huntingdon gaol closed prisoners

were conveyed to Northampton or Cambridge.

In the late 1870s it became the Headquarters for the Liberty

of Peterborough police. In 1947 the police were relocated

when the two separate forces – the Liberty of Peterborough

(who presided over the old “Soke” of Peterborough) and the

City of Peterborough force became one. The police offices

moved to Milton Street house built by Earl Fitzwilliam.

During 1961 the Sessions House gaol was demolished.

Petty and Quarter court session were held here for over 100

years and it ceased being the city’s Magistrates’ Court

in 1978.

The only remaining part of the original building

is the front which has been listed as a Garde II

building. In 1985 it was converted to a public

house and restaurant and in 2000 it was bought

by local businessman Rinaldo Fasulo, and is

currently used as a pub and carvery.

June & Vernon Bull – local historians and authors

(Next issue – the history of the Customs House,

Town Bridge)

THE SESSIONS HOUSE Thorpe Road

COMMUNITY

Our featured historians in the City Scene are June and

Vernon Bull, founder members of the Peterborough

Local History Society.

June and Vernon’s main hobby is collecting old postcards

of Peterborough and they have 3,500 originals from the late

Victorian period to the early 1960s.

They have published a series of Peterborough Picture

Postcard books and other local history books from

1988 onwards. Since they started working and living

in Peterborough over four decades ago they have seen

immense changes to the Cathedral city. They have been

privileged to know and learn from many of the Peterborough

dignitaries and business families over the years - through

their connections with St John the Baptist (Peterborough

Parish Church), as well as through their social networking.

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Both enjoy visiting other organisations to give illustrated

talks on old Peterborough and are always happy to

meet Peterborians who can tell them more about its

undocumented social history. Postcard collecting is their

main passion but they also collect Peterborough crested

ware and other local ephemera.

June & Vernon are delighted that many people still have a

real interest in the history of Peterborough and hope that

through their second volume of “Peterborough Through

Time” even more will continue to enjoy the city’s past.

“Peterborough Through Time – A Second Selection” was

launched earlier this year and is published by Amberley

Publishing (www.amberley-books.com). It can be

purchased from all major on line book sellers, as well as

local book shops and major supermarkets.

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Community Arts in PeakirkOpened by the Mayor of Peterborough in May 2011, Realitas

Community Arts Centre is one of the East of England’s largest not

for profit Community Arts Centres.

The Centre exhibits the work of over 120 local artists, crafts people,

charities and community organisations. All the work on exhibition is also

for sale, the proceeds of which support the exhibitors while contributing

to the running of the Centre.

It is are also the home to a growing Creative Community that operate

from bespoke work units on site. These include Totty Teas, a carpenter,

a florist, a cobbler, a musical instrument maker, Glinton Scouts, an

alternative therapist, a stone mason and an artists and glass maker.

About Realitas Community Arts CentreRealitas Community Arts Centre is a not for profit organisation that

is waiting for confirmation of its charitable status.

Located in St Pegas Granary in Peakirk (one of Peterborough’s buildings

of special interest) the Community Arts Centre fulfils many purposes, all

of which are aligned with our vision of ‘Helping communities to support

their community’ and is run by a team of volunteers.

55 local amateur artists are exhibiting over 500 pieces of art of all

types and medium.

67 local crafts people are exhibiting over 3,000 items of crafts from

sculptures to jewellery, to wood turning, to textiles etc

The Realitas Community comprises:Totty Teas - Tea Shop & meeting venue

Mr Cobblers - Shoe repairs and key cutting

Village Florists - Floral design and floristry

Garry Porter - Carpenter, artist and exhibitor

Beverley Porter Fine Arts - Fine art and crafts

workshops and training

ARTy SAM - Stamford artist and glass maker

John Carter Lutherie - Instrument maker and repairer

Glinton Scout Group - Storage of camping materials

and other items used in support of local youth

Kismet alternative therapies - Offering a range of

services to support people health and wellbeing

www.realitascommunity.org

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Once common and widespread throughout the

UK, the voles have vanished from over 94% of

their former range, a decline that exceeds that

of the Otter! As a result of this decline Water

Voles are now protected under the Wildlife and

Country Side Act and various conservation

groups around the country are working hard

to restore the vole population. Habitat loss,

habitat fragmentation and intensification of

farming methods have all led to a decline

in vole numbers. It was the arrival of the

American Mink in 1929 however that proved

catastrophic to the voles. Originally imported

to the UK to be bred for the fur industry,

captive mink soon escaped or were released

from mink farms and rapidly adapted to life in

England where they had few natural predators

and prey species that had never encountered

such a voracious predator.

Along with the voles the Reserve was also

played a fleeting visit by, of all things a

Flamingo! Fiona the flamingo is an escapee

from a zoo in Hampshire and has been on

the run – or fly since just before Christmas

in 2010!

By Will Kirstein

www.rutlandwater.org.uk

Holy Voley and a touch of pink

Back in the warmth of the summer months, the Rutland Water Nature Reserve started on a project to reintroduce Water Voles to the Rutland country side. Theses adorable rodents have been immortalised as the character of ‘Ratty’ in the Wind and the Willows.

Mink are excellent swimmers and are able

to dive under water and follow the voles

into their burrows. This means the burrow,

which is a safe haven form predators such

as herons, is rendered useless and the vole

is a sitting duck in its tunnel. It is estimated

that a single female mink can kill 50 – 100

voles in one breeding season thus it is clear

why they have been so disastrous for vole

populations. There are now various mink

control programmes in action around the

country in an effort to reduce the damage

they are causing to our native wildlife –

thankfully Rutland staff have found no

presence of mink in the area -so for now the

voles have a relatively safe haven.

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SPORTS CENTRESn Werrington Sports Centre: 01733 576606 [email protected] Bushfield Sports Centre: 01733 234018 [email protected]

POLICEn For all non emergency enquiries: 0345 456 4564n Emergencies: 999n Police information: www.cambs.police.ukn Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 www.crimestoppers-uk.org

HELPLINESn Childline: 0800 11 11 www.childline.org.ukn Parentline Plus: 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.ukn Samaritans: 08457 909090 32-34 St John’s Street, Peterborough PE1 5DDn Phone lines available 24/7, open to visitors 12pm-9pmn Citizens Advice Bureau: 0844 499 4120 / 01733 558383

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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

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Join local runners on the 1st Wednesday of the month, between now and April (excluding January). If you live or work in the Lynchwood area of Peterborough, give yourself some time to join this great run league. Because the races are adjusted by ability, you do not even need to be an experienced runner to enter or have a chance to win. So get started with your New Year’s resolution and give yourself a better chance of getting fit next year.

All are welcome and it’s a great 5K handicap run!

Active Workplaces and Nene Valley Harriers present THE NENE VALLEY 5K Handicap Series 2011-12

The Race is held at Lynch Wood Business Park and

runners meet at Eagle Court (ex Barclays) Car Park

The 5K ROAD RACE starts at 7pm

2 November, 7 December, 1 February, 7 March, 4 April

Race Prizes - Race Winners

(if handicap is known before race) £5

Series Prizes - Overall 1st £30, 2nd £20 3rd £10

Fastest Time during the series £15 (male & female)

Best Aged Graded £15

For more information contact:

Ejaz Moghul [email protected]

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Riverford, based just outside Peterborough at Sacrewell Farm was recently announced a winner at the RSPCA Good Business Awards, in the Independent Food Retailer category. The award was presented at a ceremony held at London’s One Marylebone, alongside accolades for pubs, restaurants, caterers, supermarkets and fashion businesses who are going the extra mile for animal welfare.

Riverford Organic wins at the RSPCA Good Business Awards

The awards are run annually by the RSPCA and aim to

highlight those companies in the UK who are going the extra

mile or doing something different for animal welfare.

The judges were particularly impressed by the way

Riverford communicates its animal welfare story to

customers through its newsletters and social media, such

as its hit YouTube video ‘Bucking Bovines’, which has had

over 26,000 viewings of the Riverford dairy herd running

out to pasture. It was also praised for it’s ‘meat and 10

veg’ campaign, which encourages customers to eat better

quality meat, but less often, to help reduce the demand for

intensively reared meat.

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COMMUNITYaway from their birth families and this means finding families in the outlying areas. If you have a friend or family member who lives just outside the city council area who has previously mentioned adoption, please ask them to get in touch.”

Typically, the city council needs to find 20 to 30 homes for adoptive children each year. Homes are needed for children of all ages and there is also a need for people who can adopt sibling groups, children with disabilities or health problems and children from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. The process of identifying, assessing and approving new adopters happens throughout the year so expressions of interest are welcomed from prospective adopters at any time.

People from all walks of life can adopt, including people who are single, couples with or without children and same sex couples. You do need to be over 21, but there is no upper age limit.

The city council’s adoption team can provide helpful advice, guidance and support throughout the whole process - resulting in a fulfilling, satisfying and successful new family life for both the adoptive parents and the adopted child. For more information and an informative booklet, call (01733) 317448 or visit: www.familieswanted.co.uk.

We have Christmas Party Nights with a welcome drink in association with Steve Allen Entertainment, Christmas Day

Lunch in Carriages restaurant and a Boxing Day buffet.

The finale is a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with a champagne & Canapé reception and five course meal in our Ballroom.

We look forward to welcoming you on one of the occasions at the Great Northern Hotel.

Umesh Sewnundun MIH General Manager

Please call Kamla or DanielTelephone 01733 785091

Email: [email protected] or visit www.thegreatnorthernhotel.co.uk

Join us for the festive season this December

Could you be a Vivacity Trustee?Vivacity, Peterborough’s Culture and Leisure Trust, is looking for another trustee to join its board. If you’re passionate about libraries, sport, art, culture and heritage, you could be just who they’re looking for. Vivacity was established in May 2010 and is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, made up of a 300+ strong team of staff, as well as volunteers. It manages some of Peterborough’s most popular culture and leisure sites on behalf of Peterborough City Council, including the Key Theatre, Peterborough Museum, Central Library and the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre.For more information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com01733 864299.

Passion for FashionEvo2events are hosting ‘Passion for Fashion’, a fashion show and shopping event on the 30 November in aid of Help for Heroes and Action Medical Research.

Held in the Arts Centre Ballroom, Stamford, the event involves many local businesses and retailers with performances from the Welland School of Dancing as well as live music. With canapes and a glass of sparkling wine to greet visitors on arrival, kindly donated by local businesses The Periwig, Adnams and Thierry Daugeron Catering, the ticket price of just £7 means you’ll have more budget left for early Christmas shopping.

Tickets available from Rachel on 07738960374 or Abi on 07950155754. Doors open at 6.30pm for shopping.

PLEA FOR PEOPLE TO CONSIDER ADOPTION

DURING NATIONAL WEEK

Have you considered adopting a child but then put it to the back of your mind? Do you have a loving home which you could offer a child in need of adoption? Peterborough City Council is appealing for people to find out more about adopting a child or young person to coincide with National Adoption Week which takes place from Monday 31 October 2011 until Sunday 6 November 2011.

Families are needed for children of any age in the Peterborough

City Council area and also further afield.

Richard Marsh, senior practitioner within Peterborough City Council’s adoption service, said: “There is a real need to identify families outside of the city council area who are able to adopt children whose circumstances mean they can no longer remain with their birth parents. Quite often children need to be placed

ONE TOUCH FOOTBALL SOCCER SCHOOLOne Touch Football Soccer School is working in association with Nottingham Forest Football Club and is now offering a Soccer Tots session for boys and girls from 2 ½ to 5 ½ year olds.

As a great introduction to football and general exercise, the sessions are fun and relaxed, in a caring and safe environment. Sessions are held at Riverside Pavilion, Peterborough, PE2 9RE.

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PROPERTYwww.houseprices.co.ukwww.rightmove.co.uk

SEARCHINGwww.google.co.uk

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TRAVELwww.abta.comwww.tfl.gov.ukwww.tripadvisor.co.ukwww.travelsupermarket.com

Useful national informationwww.royal-mail.comwww.nationalrail.co.ukwww.multimap.com

NENE PARK TRUST, INCLUDING FERRY MEADOWSwww.neneparktrust.org.uk

PETERBOROUGH UNITED FOOTBALL CLUBwww.theposh.com

PETERBOROUGH REGIONAL COLLEGEwww.peterborough.ac.uk

PETERBOROUGH COLLEGE OF ADULT EDUCATIONwww.pals.ac.uk

CHURCHES IN PETERBOROUGHwww.churches-in-peterborough.org.uk

PETERBOROUGH ON THE NATURAL NETWORKS PARTNERSHIPwww.naturalnet.org.uk

BURGHLEY HOUSEwww.burghley.co.uk

EAST OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETYwww.eastofengland.org.uk

EAST OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUNDwww.showground.org.uk

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FAIRTRADE IS THE FUTUREAs part of its aspiration to be the Home of Environment Capital, Peterborough is aiming to become a Fairtrade City approved by the Fairtrade Foundation in time for Fairtrade Fortnight in February 2012.

Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is working with

Peterborough City Council and a group of keen volunteers to

achieve Fairtrade targets in businesses, community groups

and schools across the city.

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions,

local sustainability and fair terms of trade for farmers and

workers in the developing world. By promoting, stocking and

buying Fairtrade, it is possible to support communities all

over the world.

PECT’s Penny Fletcher said, “In a globalised world, ethical

trade is increasingly important. We are calling on the whole

community to help make Peterborough a Fairtrade City!

“Support this initiative and help us achieve Fairtrade

status by switching to Fairtrade in your staff rooms and

canteens, holding a Fairtrade event to spread the word and

highlighting the range of Fairtrade products available.”

Contact the Environment Trust with your plans for Fairtrade

in your school, business or community group. Contact

[email protected] for information, advice

and to share ideas.

www.pect.org.uk


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With the chilly days now upon us our gardens retreat into winter dormancy; that’s if the heat wave we are experiencing as I write this has not continued! Contrary to popular belief, leafing through seed catalogues in front of a warm fire is not the only job on the list during the winter months, so don’t hang your gardening gloves just yet!

HOME & GARDEN

Kitchen garden• Ifyouhaveaglasshouse, cold frame or cloche keep that fresh salad coming and sow winter varieties of lettuce, eg ’Winter density’ or ‘Frosted curls’.• Clearremainingdebrisfromyourplotandcontinue soil cultivation.• Plantnewbarerootfruitandanyornamentaltreesas soon as they arrive.• Finishplantinggarlicinsituorintomodulesifthe ground is to wet.• Spraypeachesandnectarinesagainstpeachleafcurl.

Ornamental garden• Inexposedsitespruneback roses to prevent wind rock.• Rakeupallyourleavesand heap up turning the pile once or twice through next year to make your own fabulous leaf mould.• Greattimetoplanttulipstoreducetheriskoffugaldisease.• Pruneplantsthatbleedduringthegrowingseasonlike, Acers, Walnuts, fig and vines.• Checktreeguardsareinplacetopreventrabbitdamage.

HEADS FRONT AND CENTRE!With limited rations of colour and flower, winter wonder can be sort in the form of attractive stems and seed heads, and with a sparkle of icy frost they can bring beauty to any winter garden.

7 Winter Treats1. Eryngium giganteumSilvery blue thistle known as ‘Miss Willmotts’ ghost, a wintry look even in summer.2. Dipsacus fullonumOur native teasel, fine architectural seed heads much loved by gold finches

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What is clutter?Clutter can consist of many different things. It can be:-• thingsthatyouhaven’tusedforyears,butkeepholdof‘justincase’.• impulsepurchasesthatyoucostsomuch,youjusthavetoholdontothem.• anexpensiveitemofclothingthatyouhaveonlywornonce,ornotatall!• oldmake-upanddrieduppotsofnailvarnish.• hordesofemptyjamjarsthat‘might’comeinusefuloneday.• brokenobjectsthatyou’will’getroundtofixingsoon.• unwantedpresents.This list goes on, but basically clutter is really anything that you do not use, need, wear, refer to or like.

Effect of clutterWe often find ourselves overwhelmed by the amount of excess baggage we have managed to accumulate over time, and in some cases this can affect how we feel about our home. Living in an unorganised mess can have a diverse effect on how we operate throughout the day – not being able to find a clean work shirt or the car keys when you are already running late can often lead to feelings of stress and not being in control.

If you have allowed clutter to build, your home will no longer be the place where you can recharge your battery and relax; it will start to feel oppressive and depressing and before long you avoid being there and having people round.

Dealing with clutterTackling clutter can seem an impossible task if you don’t know where or how to start. The first step is to assess the amount of clutter you have. If you are a compulsive hoarder then you may find it easier to call in the professionals. If you just allow clutter to take over specific rooms or areas of your home, then it really is a matter of being more organized and stricter on yourself and your family. Before starting your task, have allocated areas for the items you are throwing/

e all have clutter

of some sort in

our homes – some

people just have

more than others.

Keeping your home

free from clutter is no

easy task but it can

be done and it can be

maintained. Living

in a de-cluttered,

well organised space

can help to bring

peace and harmony

to your home and

can instantly improve

your lifestyle…

W through old bills and junk mail. Once you have decided on the things you no longer need, make sure you get them out of the house as soon as possible. Take unwanted items to a local charity shop, or see if any family member or friend wants to take them off your hands. If you want to make some money, go along to a local car boot sale or advertise bigger items in your local paper or community magazine.

BenefitsThis new amount of storage space you have discovered with be such a change for you, so stay in control by making sure there is a place for everything and everything in its place. If you don’t, you will soon find yourself back in the same situation. Dealing with things as they appear will help to keep your space organized so make sure all family members are behind your efforts.

Once you have de-cluttered you will be amazed at the sense of relief it brings. You will feel that you are finally in control of your home again, not the other way around and as a result a more relaxed and welcoming home will appear.

And the best thing of all? You will now have a house that almost seems to tidy itself!

recycling. It will be easier if you can place the items straight into cardboard boxes or black bags labeled charity shops, car boot, eBay etc. as this avoids any opportunity for second thoughts.

Start in one room. Allow yourself at least a day. Decide where you are going to start and work methodically. Be sensible and understand that it will take time. With every item that you pick up ask yourself the following questions - Do I need this? Do I use this? Do I like this?

As you decide what you want to keep and remove you may go through different emotions of relief and guilt– this is normal so don’t let it deter you.

Do’s and don’tsAny sentimental items that you want to keep, package safely and securely before placing in the loft.

DON’T keep hold of any items that you ‘were’ going to get round to fixing.

DON’T feel guilty if you are getting rid of unwanted presents – just let it go!

Invest in a small shredder to help whip

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We have 9 newly refurbished, en suite rooms including the stunning Bridal Suite. From family rooms to single occupancy we can cater for most requirements.

Our restaurant, also completely refurbished and now under the guidance of Head Chef Karl Turner, is fast gaining a wonderful reputation for quality and innovation. Why not try our Kangaroo steaks or the “Bird in a bird in a bird” meal to share during shooting season.

Complimenting the restaurant is our traditional bar. Full of character (and characters) we stock a wide range of real ales as well as the usual bar fayre.

The beer garden is the idyll spot to while away those long summer nights. Surrounded on 3 sides by our amazing vine covered gazebo, character abounds. Our Carp pond is the perfect centre point, filled by a babbling brook from a mini waterfall and shaded in the evening by our very own Pear tree. With piped music to set the mood it’s a wonderful feature of the hotel.

On the other side of the beer garden is the best bit of all; a large, secure play area for kids. With climbing frames, swings, a slide and lots of open lawn, the kids will be more than happy to play for hours while the Mums and Dads enjoy the peace and quiet.

Here at The Baskervilles we have it all. From creating the perfect wedding day, the Christening of your new pride and joy, birthday celebrations, gala dinners, Superleague Darts and more formal conference facilities. Our staff are here to help.

We hope you have a pleasant time and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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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.

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29 NOVEMBER, 8pmICE: ACE DANCE AND MUSIC

TICKETS £13 (£11)Six quicksilver dancers perform in a finely polished audio visual installation of movement, music and light. Ice explores the integration of artificial and natural systems, the use of mechanics to extend the body and how our fragility and limitation drives us to enhance and transform.

11 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM Ade Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds Advanced tickets £17.50 on the door £20.00 The Bad Shepherds with Adrian Edmondson play punk songs on folk instruments. Not as a gag, but because they really like the noise. They think the songs are better than people remember. They love folk instruments...and it works!

12 NOVEMBER, 8pmTHE VIENNA PIANO TRIO

TICKETS £16 (£15)Stefan Mendl piano. Wolfgang Redik violin. Matthias Gredler cello.For almost 20 years, the Vienna Piano Trio has been performing regularly in virtually every major music centre in Europe, the Americas, Australia and the Far East. The trio was founded by violinist Wolfgang Redik, cellist Marcus Trefny and pianist Stefan Mendl in 1988. Extensive studies with various highly renowned musicians paved the trio’s way to an international career soon after. In 2011/12 the Trio will be Ensemble in Residence at Wigmore Hall in London.Music by Haydn, Ravel and Beethoven.

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3-11 DECEMBER Whisper Through The Trees Art ExhibitionEntrance is free. For any information call Jane on 01832 226495Whisper Through the Trees is an exciting art exhibition and sale showing a diverse variety of work from over twenty artists. They all live and work in the area so everything is definitely local and “Made in England”. There will be both traditional and contemporary styles of artwork in media including, paintings, ceramics, sculpture, printing, jewellery and wood turning.

The exhibition is in the Yarrow Gallery,near the Great Hall) Glapthorn Road, Oundle and will run from Saturday 3 December to Sunday 11 December.

WHAT’S ON

9 NOVEMBER 2011Volunteer Day-Tree Planting Spades at the ready. Autumn is a great time for some tree planting.Times: 9.45am - 12 noon Suitable for: 18yrs+Easy access: No Booking required: Yes01733 234193 or email [email protected]

26 NOVEMBER 2011Hedge Laying DemonstrationCome and join Park Rangers as they demonstrate this traditional country craft. This is an opportunity to see the processes involved in rejuvenating a hedge and find out why it is so beneficial for the local environment.Times: 10am - 3.30pm Suitable for: all agesEasy access: This event may not be suitable for all. Please call for details. Meeting point: Ferry MeadowsBooking required: No Charge: Free

04 DECEMBER 2011Santa RunHelp to fundraise for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) by taking part in their Santa Fun Run.Run, jog or walk the 3km course.Route also suitable for buggies and wheelchairs.For information see www.each.org.uk or call 01223 205180

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5-26 NOVEMBERTextile Lincs present an exhibition of mixed media textiles entitled ‘Memory’ at the Yarrow Gallery,Gallery open Mon -Sat 10:30-13:00, 14:30-17:00, Sun 14:30-17:00.

1-4 DECEMBERCrafts for ChristmasBurghley House

SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER, 10am - 3pmAncient monument turns back the clock – craft & food fairAdmission: 50p on the door Free ParkingCrowland Abbey is again turning the clock back to mediaeval times with the seventh St Nicholas Craft & Food Fair in December. Plans to recreate a step back in time have been ongoing since last year, in a bid to raise funds for the running and restoration of this ancient Abbey, and to offer a unique opportunity to the public to share its history. Light refreshments including homemade soup and mulled wine and mince pies available.

17 DECEMBER, 7.30PMChristmas concert by the Gildenburgh choir Tickets £6 (including refreshments), Accompanied children free.01778 343158Come and hear this long established and popular city choir singing Christmas music and join in the carols. Mulled wine and mince pies served in the interval. Raffle prizes.


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MONDAY 28 NOVEMBER, 7pmAdvent Processional ServiceAll welcome - no ticket requiredA candlelit service with procession, seasonal readings and music for the Season of Advent. A collection will be taken in aid of Kidney Research UK.

SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER, 3pmChristingle ServiceAll welcome - no ticket requiredThe Cathedral’s annual service for young children and families includes seasonal readings, carols and music performed by local school children. During the service children will receive a lighted Christingle - an orange representing the world with a red ribbon representing the blood of Jesus, sweets representing the fruits of the earth and the seasons, and a candle representing Jesus as the light of the world. A collection will be taken in aid of the work of The Children’s Society and Peterborough Cathedral.

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love came downat christmasWhy not send an e-card to familyand friends this Christmas?

Come along to St John’s Church in CathedralSquare and you can dress up as Mary, a king,or a shepherd. We’ll then take your photographwhich will be available for you to downloadfrom our website – and there’s no charge!

Or simply take a break from shopping andcome in for a welcoming drink and a mince pie.

A reminder of what Christmasis really all about.

2011 opening times...Saturday 17 December 1pm-4pmSunday 18 December 1pm-4pm (with carol singing at 1pm)Thursday 22 December 12noon-4pmFriday 23 December 12noon-4pm

St John’s Church, Cathedral Square, PeterboroughFor more information, visit our website:

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Homework...stuck?The internet has become the first place of

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With a wealth of knowledge out there,

where do you start? Here are a selection

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Ideal for Primary & Junior agewww.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk

www.show.me.uk

Ideal for Primary & Secondarywww.bbc.co.uk/schools

Ideal for 7 years plus

www.channel4learning.com

www.britannica.com

Advent Calendars The origins of the Advent calendar come from Germany, at least as early as the beginning of the 19th century. The calendar typically counts from the first day of December, as opposed to the start of advent which is on the fourth Sunday before 25 December.

If you’re ready to start planning for Christmas, what about testing your creative skills on a homemade advent calendar. Sounds a bit daunting?.....never! Here are some simple ideas, touching on a few popular crafts.

Paper ConesWith so many beautiful papers available now, these advent cones can look stunning in super quick time. A punched hole in the back allows you to use string or ribbon to hang the cones.

SocksGet that sock drawer replenished whilst enjoying advent! Fill with sweets, treats, pocket money pressies or even a note promising a treat for the advent season.

FAMILY & CRAFT


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Albums out this monthThis month sees the release of albums from

JLS, The Wanted, Pixie Lott, Snow Patrol,

Birdy and Cher Lloyd. Signed copies of

The Wanted’s album ‘Battleground’,

JLS’ album ‘Jukebox’ and Birdy’s album

‘Birdy’ can be purchased from www.play.com

in mid November. Cher Lloyd’s album will most

definitely cause some controversy, but Birdy’s

beautiful voice is likely to make her first album

very popular – will you be buying them?

The Clothes Show LiveThis December, The Clothes Show Live is back for its 23rd year at the NEC

in Birmingham. Running from the 2 to the

7 December, it is the perfect chance to

do some early Christmas shopping and

treat yourself too! As well as hundreds

of stalls selling clothes, jewellery and

make up, there are runway shows and

the Suzuki Fashion Theatre, a 45 minute

show with dancers, models and music acts

putting on an amazing performance. This

year girl band Parade, George Lamb and Jeff

Brazier are amongst the celebrities making

an appearance at the NEC, so you’d be mad to miss out! If you’re obsessed

with fashion or just fancy a good day out with your friends then tickets start

from £27 each, so get booking before it’s too late!

Teen SceneTEEN SCENE

Celebrity gossip sitesIf you’re anything like me and

obsessed with the lives of

celebrities then you’ll be in

constant need of the gossip

from Hollywood. If you can’t

wait for the weekly gossip

magazines, celebrity gossip

sites are most definitely the

way to go. Websites such as

www.perezhilton.com and

www.eonline.com are great

for American celebrity news, as

is the site www.blindgossip.

com which is contributed

to by celebrity insiders. The

website is slightly different

to your typical celebrity news

sites, as it publishes stories

but doesn’t reveal who the

celebrity in question actually

is, giving small hints and

letting you guess instead. For

UK news, magazine websites

are probably the best sites,

but others such as www.

mrpaparrazi.com are updated

regularly too.

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Interesting trivia 11. Ingrown toe nails are hereditary

12. The longest English word with only one vowel is ‘Strengths’

13. A matchbox sized lump of gold can be flattened to the size of a tennis court14. Taste buds last for about 10 days

15. The can opener was invented 48 years after the can

16. There are 10 three letter body parts – can you name them? Arm, ear, eye, gum, hip, jaw, leg, lip, rib, toe.

17. Cats cannot taste sweet things

18. The symbol £ is an L, standing for ‘librae’ the Latin for pound

1. Babies start dreaming even before they are born 2. A jiffy is one hundredth of a second

3. Tom Sawyer was the 1st published novel written on a typewriter

4. The programme 60 minutes has no theme tune 5. Devon is the only British county with two coast lines

6. Flamingo’s can only eat with their head upside down

7. Elephants are the only mammals that cannot jump

8. The opposite sides of a die add up to 7

9. Any space vehicle must move more than 7 miles/11KM per second in order to escape the earth’s gravity

10. 111,111,111 X 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321

INTERESTING TRIVIA


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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in my eyes

the latest Passat Estate is more appealing than the saloon.

But it’s not all about appearance because the VW is also a

practical, refined, comfortable and economical car to drive.

Indeed, the Passat is established as a firm favourite with UK

buyers, with over 600,000 examples having found homes

here since it arrived on the scene in 1973. The seventh

generation Passat is the most advanced iteration yet with

every model fitted with special sound insulating windscreen

glass and new sound deadening materials to make it one of

the quietest cars in its class.

As well as an elegant new look on the inside and out the

Passat can be specified with Automatic Distance Control

(ADC) that can instinctively slow the car to a halt should

it encounter traffic. In addition, the VW can be fitted with a

fatigue detection system that monitors the driver’s inputs

and automatically emits an audible and visual warning to

recommend a break if required.

Of course, improving safety in cars is vital, but developing

cleaner, greener engines is equally important to motor

manufacturers - and VW is no exception. That’s why the

German company’s diesel engines are now badged as

BlueMotion products (why not GreenMotion?) and they are

equippedwithbatteryregenerationandStop/Startsystems

as standard. The result is that the Passat, on test here in

SE 2.0 TDI 140 PS DSG guise, is capable of 54.3 mpg and

emitsonly135g/kmCO2.That’sprettygoodgoingwhenyou

consider the car is fitted with a six-speed auto gearbox (with

very handy flappy paddles behind the wheel).

Until fairly recently the estate

car was thought of as the ugly

one out of the family. It was the

unwritten rule that its saloon and

hatchback siblings would be better

looking. Today that still holds

some truth, but not when it comes

to the new Volkswagen Passat.

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Alright, the 2.0 litre 140 PS (138 bhp) engine isn’t the

quickest, but the Passat I had felt solid, well-built and

fast enough for purpose. I couldn’t stop praising it when I

lifted the tailgate. The load area is vast and it swallowed up

everything I needed to chuck in – and more. It’s an ideal car

for a family – and as a dad of two young children I felt this

might well be a motor I’d choose to buy – if I didn’t already

have a perfectly decent Audi A4 Avant. Actually, the Audi I

own is a 2003 model and the boot is nowhere near the size

of the latest Passat’s!

The VW is perfect for long-distance commutes or short

school runs. I never felt tired behind the wheel, despite

driving up and down the M6 several times over the week

I had the car. And on the short trips to school and nursery

the decent turning circle on the Passat came in handy when

chucking U-turns in narrow streets.

I can’t believe I’ve been so enthusiastic about an estate car.

I must be getting old. But, believe me, if you have a family

and you’re in the market for a substantial, comfortable, well

screwed-together, economical, load-swallower then the new

VW Passat Estate is a car to add to your list of test drives.

Tim Barnes-Clay is a member of the Midland Group of

Motoring Writers.

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PROS ‘N’ CONS• Goodlooking4• Solid4• Economical4• Comfortable4• Notthequickest6

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Sri Lanka as a nation has come a long

way from it’s turbulent past which has

been blighted by civil unrest and the 2004

Tsunami, which caused over 50,000

fatalities. The Sri Lankan people are

wonderfully resilient and proud people

and not only have they come to terms

with the past but they are looking forward

to the future with much optimism. In our

opinion there is no doubt that this unique

island is primed to become a prosperous

destination hotspot.

Cricket fans in particular will want to take

note as Sri Lanka will be hosting the ICC

Twenty20 World Cup this time next year,

a sport followed religiously in a Cricket-

obsessed nation, and it is sure to be a

colourful and atmospheric event. England

Local travel company Inspirational

Travel continue to add wonderful

destinations to their portfolio and

this month they launch Sri Lanka,

aptly known as the “pearl of the

Indian Ocean”. The companies MD,

Steve Daykin, has just returned

from a three-week adventure to

some of the best highlights that

Sri Lanka has to offer, which

range from sunning yourself on the

numerous idyllic beaches spread

across the coastline to discovering

the unique patchwork history of

this culture-rich island.

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www.inspirational-travel.comcall: 01780 784380 email: [email protected]

also tour in March, playing two tests (one in

Galle and one in Colombo). Packages for

the tests and the Twenty20 are available

through Inspirational Travel.

Colombo, the economic capital and

hub of the country, is simply manic with

everything at first seeming so overwhelming.

Before rushing around this beautifully

chaotic city take some time to take in all the

sights, sounds and smells at your own pace.

Life here surprisingly can go quite slowly

once you discover the laid-back mindset of

the fun and charming Sri Lankans. Getting

around this island can seem quite a chore,

with not the most perfect road network and

driving styles that would make the safety

conscious wince. The key is to simply go

with the flow.

Heading inland is the cultural heartland

of what has made this nation what it is

today. From the rich history of the Golden

Triangle, endowed with temples and

monasteries offering an insight into the

history of the ancient kingdoms, to the

quintessentially British colonial charm

of the Hill Country, with tea plantations

dotted across the verdantly green hills and

quaint houses that wouldn’t look out of

place in the English countryside, this is an

area deserving exploration. The so-called

‘Capital’ of the cultural heartland, Kandy,

was the last ancient kingdom to hold out

against colonialism and is rich & proud in

its strong Buddhist heritage, and it was

no surprise that it was made a UNESCO

World Heritage Site in 1988.

Sri Lanka’s picturesque beach towns and

ports have drawn past explorers and traders

to its shores, lured by the exotic offerings of

fruits, spices and tea. Today those towns

offer smart little boutique hotels and lodges,

with bustling centres that house energetic

markets. Alongside they offer miles and miles

of wonderful pristine beaches that provide

the perfect base to relax and just do nothing

at all.

Missing the edge of wildlife sightings? Sri

Lanka has a number of superb National Parks

where you can spot the Sri Lankan elephant,

leopard and sloth bear for starters, which are

all endemic to the island. Many other species

of mammal plus over 200 species of birds are

also found in the National Parks, to ensure the

offerings of nature are rich and varied.

There are regular direct flights from

London Heathrow and the island can

also be combined with The Maldives or

destinations in Asia or the Middle East.

Example price:

Just £950.00 per person for a

7-night stay at the brand new 4-Star

Deluxe Haridra Beach Resort,

including flights from London and

private car transfers in Sri Lanka.

For further details or to book

simply call

01780 784380

or email

[email protected]

SRI LANKA The Pearl of the Indian Ocean


Ryan’s Football Preview

Wolverhampton Wanderers V Wigan Athletic, (6th Nov)The Premier League is barely a third of the way through but already this fixture is a full blooded ‘6 pointer’ with both teams having taken only 7 and 5 points respectively out of a possible 24 (at the time of writing). Wigan began the season relatively well, recording 1 win and 2 draws which boss Roberto Martinez would have happily taken before the campaign got under way. Since then though they have lost 5 in 5 which makes the clash with what many would see as fellow relegation candidates in Wolves all the more important. Similarly Mick McCarthy’s side began the season well, better in fact winning 2 from the first 3 matches. Since then, losses at home to Tottenham and new boys QPR as well as defeats to Liverpool and Newcastle before the heartache of a midlands derby humbling at West Brom make this match as important for them as it is to the Latics. Expect goals and some tasty tackles.

Chelsea V Liverpool, (20th Nov)As always this is a standout fixture in the Premier League between two of the heavyweights of the division. At the time of writing both teams will be pretty satisfied with their starts to the season. Chelsea took a step into the relative unknown with manager Andre Villas Boas and their faith in youth, (management wise not playing!) has so far paid off with the Portuguese taking the blues to just 3 points off the top. Liverpool have had a solid start apart from their capitulation at Tottenham and Anfield legend Kenny Dalglish has transformed their fortunes in his 10 months in charge. With both teams looking to now make assaults to de-thrown the two Manchester clubs who have relentlessly set the early season pace at the top, 3 points would be of massive importance as well as giving themselves huge confidence going forwards.

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As we speak Posh sit in

11th place, just 1 point

off the golden gates of

the playoff positions.

This doesn’t tell the

whole story though

as defeats to Hull

City and particularly

Doncaster came against

the run of play and

Darren Fergusons men

could quite easily have

another 4 points in the

bag. This is the cruel

nature of Championship

football though and

many in this squad

know only too well

from last time around

there is no point in

if’s and but’s. The

manager and players

have clearly learnt

many a lesson though

and nobody connected

with the club can be

anything but quietly

happy so far, at the

same time keeping

vigilant against any

form of complacency.

This month with 3 of

their 5 matches against

the current top 4 we’ll

all be better placed

leading up to Christmas

whether this form can

be sustained. Let’s

all hope!

Local Gymnast, Louis Smith, added to his medal collection at the World Gymnastics Championships in Tokyo in October. Louis took the bronze medal, after first place Krisztian Berki in first place and Cyril Tommasone took second.


SPORT

JIMMY White believes he can still

reproduce the form of his hey-day

as he looks forward to defending his

World Seniors Championship crown

in Peterborough.

The Whirlwind won the inaugural event

last year by beating Steve Davis 4-1 in

the final, and he’ll be trying to repeat

that success at Exec Peterborough at

the East of England Showground on

November 5 and 6.

Alongside White, Davis and Knowles,

legends of snooker such as Dennis

Taylor, John Parrott, Cliff Thorburn, Joe

Johnson and Doug Mountjoy will be

competing for the £18,000 top prize in

the tournament which will be televised

live by Sky Sports to an estimated

viewing audience of 1.5 million.

Well we were told to expect some exciting

hockey this season at Bretton Gate and

that is certainly what we have had.

After the first day 6-2 defeat to

relegated Premiership side Canterbury the

next week saw a complete reversal with

an 8-2 win against local rivals Harleston

Magpies, who were mesmerised by some

brilliant hockey. This showed what a

difference having the full squad available

could make. Even better was to follow in

the next game when long time top club

Old Loughtonians from Essex were beaten

3-2. This is undoubtedly one of the best

results achieved for many years. A 5-1

cup win over Bedford followed and the

next league game against Wimbledon was

keenly anticipated. This was the first time

that this opposition had been encountered

and with their raft of current and former

international players a tough game was

expected. When 4-1 down early in the

second half this looked a good forecast but

an excellent last 25 minutes saw a great

comeback and we were very disappointed

Hockey

The Peterborough Gymnastics scene has a new club for all ages, based in Bretton. Spirals Gymnastics, owned and managed by ex-Olympic gymnast Katherine Everett, offer new equipment for artistic gymnastics such as bars, beams, sprung floor, vault, trampolines and a large landing pit. A variety of recreational and competitive classes are available.www.spiralsgym.co.uk

Louis brings home bronze!

World Seniors Championship Snooker in Peterborough

City of Peterborough ladies (dark tops) v Norwich Dragons in goalmouth action during a Division

One North of East Women’s league match. Picture: Kevin Goodacre

to lose 5-4. New opposition were again

the order of the day the next week at

Teddington and once more a goal fest

followed resulting in a 4-4 draw.

Certainly we have shown that we can

handle ourselves at this level and with

a bit of tightening up at the back, could

be a force in the National league. More

challenges follow, however, with the

mercurial Indian Gymkhana the next

visitors to Bretton Gate. We have never

beaten them but coach Gareth Andrew

is confident that this can be put right. If

you want to see exiting sport played at a

high level get yourself down to the club

at the earliest chance.

Peter Lambert.

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