The Community Scene - May 2012

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Stuart PorterAntiques & Craft Centre

Up to 70 Dealers under one roof with an Amazing Variety of Antiques and Handmade Crafts

Plus Social Stiching, Haberdashery, Picture framing & Tea Room

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK15 Broad Street • Stamford • Lincs • PE9 1PG

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Social Sewing Workshops & Haberdashery

at Stuart Porter Antiques & Craft Centre

It’s Sew Chatty - Social sewing, individual work on personal projects whilst making new friends.

It’s Sew Clever - A range of workshops including:Quilting, Dress making, sewing, Basic sewing skills, Bag making. Individually designed courses to suit all levels of expertise.It’s Sew Late - Evening classes and social sewing:Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6 – 9.30pmSewing machine hire available at £5.00 per session.

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Relax in Jean’s charming tearoom or in the finer weather, outside in the pretty courtyard. Enjoy a cup of tea

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COMMUNITY

Local couple, Rita and Geoff Fowler, recently

visited their charity project in Mgongeni,

Kenya, and returned feeling pleased with its

progress. Nursery teachers in the school

have been trained to help the children

learn through play and to keep assessment

records to track their progress.

Geoff met with the director of youth sport for

the region who has chosen the school as one

of his three projects to support and one of the

things they discussed was providing a boxing

ring for the Eastern province. He also spoke to

reporters from local media to try and cultivate

interest in youth provision.

Women’s groups have also been established

allowing questionnaires to be circulated to

establish women’s healthcare awareness

to help plan further preventative medicine

training.

To learn more or to offer support, please

contact Rita 01778 341855 or Geoff

01778 348696 or visit their website

www.mustardseedproject.co.uk.

MUSTARD SEED PROJECT UPDATE Anne Smart is a Professional Associate of the Society for All Artists and

has been a member for many years. When she moved to Lincolnshire from

Cornwall some seven years ago she looked for a local branch of the SAA

(Society for All Artists) there was none - so she started one herself.

The Group has ten members and meets each Tuesday in the Community

Room, Exeter Close, Deeping St.James - 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Membership is

limited by the size of the room and there is a waiting list.

The members are very lively and always interested to try new techniques

and explore different media. A high standard of art is produced and it

gets better each year. The exhibition on the weekend of 26 & 27 May will

be their fourth and new work is always guaranteed by the rule that only

one painting may be submitted by the artist that has been shown in the

previous exhibition.

DEEPING ART CLUB

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HARLEY DAZEOver 350 motorcyclists from all over East

Anglia and the Midlands converged on

Harleys Diner in Market Deeping to attend

the 2nd annual Harley Daze charity event

on behalf of the Afghan Heroes.

Bob Broughton, Mayor of Market Deeping joined the

procession of Harley’s as they rumbled into Market Deeping, on his own

Harley Davidson.

For the second year running Harley Daze was blessed with fantastic

weather and that brought the public out in force and an estimated crowd

of over 600 local residents enjoyed a superb afternoon of traditional

American food and beer as they listened to a wide range of music.

The days combined total funds raised between Harleys Diner staff

and the Afghan Heroes volunteers came to £920.00.

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Community 4 – 17

Fashion 18

Health, Hair & Beauty 20 & 21

Garden Scene 26

What’s on 30 & 31

Motoring; Hot Hatches 32 – 34

Family & Craft 38

Travel 40 & 41

Book Scene 47

Finance 49

Trade Scene 52 & 53

Asparagus Season 54

Contents

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Welcome to the May edition of

the Community Scene!

After the April showers, let’s hope for some sunshine again so we can get out and about in our local communities.

Our communities are brimming with news and activities this month. See our community pages (4 – 17) and the what’s on pages (30 & 31).

With the big Jubilee bank holiday weekend at the beginning of June, why not spend this month planning how to celebrate with friends and family. We have some tips and advice for the Jubilee (p38), so get going on your bunting!

With the hosepipe ban in force, our garden guru Joe has answered focused on how to care for your plants and which new ones to plant (p26).

Our new motoring pages this month are all about diesel Hot Hatches, from the Mini, to Citroen and SEAT, (p32 – 34).

Stay in touch with news and [email protected]

Heidi X

Asparagus season


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EASTON ON THE HILL’SROYAL JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

A whole series of events is

being planned for the Royal

Jubilee Weekend (2 – 4

June), in Easton on the Hill.

The annual Village Gala also

takes place that weekend. All proceeds are donated

back to the village organisations that take part in the

organisation of the various events.

Unless otherwise stated, events will take place at The Blue

Bell, 9 High Street, in and around a large marquee. Dress

code for all events is “Red White and Blue”

OUTLINE TIMETABLE OF EVENTSSaturday 2 June

Royal Beer, Cider and Perry Festival, All Weekend

Easton’s Got Talent- A Royal Variety Performance

Saturday 3 June

Village Fete

4th Annual Pet Show

THE BIG LUNCH

Wheelbarrow Race

Barn Dance with The Elusive Black Dog Ceilidh Band.

Tickets £10 to include hot supper. (tickets available from

the Blue Bell and village groups)

Monday 4 June

Royal Beer, Cider & Perry Festival, and BBQ all day

Red, White & Blues Music Event Lighting of the official

Jubilee beacon & Fireworks Finale.

www.eastononthehill.com

[email protected]

TOP HAIR STYLIST OPENS NEW SALON AT

BARNSDALE LODGE HOTEL IN RUTLAND

William Wheelwright, one of the most talented and sought after hair stylists in Leicestershire and Rutland, has opened his first salon in the beautiful surrounds of Barnsdale Lodge Hotel near Rutland Water.

Wil trained at Toni & Guy salons 18 years ago, where he became one of the top stylists in its flagship London-based Kensington salon and went on to run its famous training programme for apprentice stylists. He left London to return to his home town of Leicester where he joined Cawthorne & Wright as senior stylist in its prestigious Allandale Road and Oakham salons. Wil has now realised his dream and opened William Wheelwright Hair.

The new salon combines Wil’s exceptional technical cutting and creative styling abilities with a friendly, wonderfully relaxed and calming ambiance.

www.williamwheelwright.co.uk

One Touch Football are running football fun/ development days as well as a specialist goalkeeper training day in the Whitsun school holidays. The sessions will be for BOYS & GIRLS from ages 4 to 12 years, from beginners to more experience players. The days will be based on learning new skills in a fun and relaxed environment. Head Coach, Glenn Vaughan is a coach & scout for Peterborough UTD Football Club, who will attend to develop all individuals.

www.onetouchfootball.co.uk

ONE TOUCH FOOTBALL

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Offering therapy programmes to relieve anxiety, increase confidence and change habits:

PEasy quit smoking PStand up to alcohol PControl your weight PNo fear! PSpeak up with confidence PLet go of that habit PSleep wellAlso therapies for children for self esteem, bedwetting, nail biting, thumb sucking and behavioural problems.

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Email: [email protected]

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COMMUNITY

FORMER POET LAUREATE TO JUDGE NEW LOOK

POETRY COMPETITIONThe John Clare Cottage poetry competition is themed ‘Winning’ and local budding poets are invited to participate across three age categories; 11 and under, 12 to 17, 18 and over. Entry is free for the first two categories with a small entry fee of £4 for the 18 and over group. The deadline is 31 July when all poems should be received at John Clare Cottage.

Poems will be judged over the summer by a panel of judges chaired by Sir Andrew Motion. Finalists will be invited to read their poems at a prize-giving which will be a highlight of the Peterborough Poetry and Literature Festival, ‘We Love Words’. Cash prizes will range from £10 to £500. All winners and highly commended poems will be

included in an anthology which will be published at the end of 2012.

www.clarecottage.org 01733 253330.Send your poems to John Clare Cottage, 12 Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough, PE6 7ED, following the poetry competition guidelines and mark the envelope Poetry Competition.

DEEPING RUGBY CLUB SAVE THE

DATES!

‘Try’ out rugby 10 June, from 10am

Suitable from 6-18 years

Come along to meet coaches

and players and learn more

about playing rugby.

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Car Boot Season20 May, 12pm

17 June, 8am

15 July, 12pm

12 August, 12pm

£5/pitch, £20 for traders

No need to prebook

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Deepings Beer Festival27 & 28 July

Featuring 70+ beers, ciders,

Pimms and wines and many

local bands.

NEW for 2012 – Bottle bar!

www.deepingsrufc.co.uk

WEST END WILDCATS PERFORM TO THOUSANDS AT ROYAL

ALBERT HALLOn Sunday 8 April, 54 children from Stamford and Peterborough took to London to perform in one of the country’s most prestigious theatres.

The West End Wildcats are 54 children aged 5-18 years who are part of Wildcats Theatre School. They have already picked up numerous awards and accolades for their performances which combine originality and quality with inclusion and enjoyment, where every child is given an opportunity to shine and perform to the best of their abilities.

So far they have scooped the winners trophy at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London in a competition in January 2011 and were runners up in the grand final in December 2011. Alongside performing in London they have showcased their work locally at events and festivals and are booked to perform at Stamford Festival this June.

After months of preparation the Wildcats travelled to London on Sunday to perform a dance routine to a medley from ‘Dreamgirls’.

www.wildcatstheatreschool.co.uk www.wildcatstheatreschool.co.uk

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Students from Peterborough

Regional College have been

lending a helping hand at

Sacrewell Farm & Country

Centre this Spring, under the

guidance of course leader

Stuart Bish. As part of a

project to rejuvenate one

of the Farm’s hedges, the

trainees have been learning

the traditional skill of hedge-

laying.

Long before barbed wire and netting, the technique of hedge-laying was

developed to create a living barrier to enclose farm animals. Left to grow

unhindered, hedges can become gappy at the bottom, and invasive shrubs

such as elder, brambles and ivy can take over. Hedge-laying encourages

the development of shoots from the base so that the hedge forms a dense

barrier. This is good for beneficial insects, which in turn attracts birds and

small mammals. Work is undertaken during the winter months when the

hedge is dormant and wildlife are less

likely to be disturbed.

www.sacrewell.org.uk

STUDENTS JOIN FORCES WITH SACREWELL FARM!

The Stamford Feast is a free multicultural community food event which

ran for the first time last summer and received a fantastic attendance,

subsequently helping the local economy and

increasing tourism to Stamford. This year’s

event has an additional theme of the Queen’s

Diamond Jubilee.

www.visitstamford.com/feast

STAMFORD FEAST

JUBILEE ACTIVITIES AT

CLARE COTTAGEJoin the Jubilee and make some royal

accessories; crowns, orbs, and sceptres. Weds 6th June 2pm – 3.30pm

£4.00 per child, 7 – 12 years

Drama Day at Clare CottageThurs 7th June10am – 2pm

£10.00 per child, 7 – 12 years.

Clare Cottage 01733 253330

STAMFORD SHOESTRING

THEATREStamford Shoestring Theatre’s summer delight is a first for the company: an Australian play, Life After George, by award-winning writer Hannie Rayson.

Peter George, charismatic academic, class warrior and lover, is dead. Attempting to work together to arrange his funeral, his three wives and daughter are forced to confront many uncomfortable insights about themselves and their lives both in and out of his shadow. From the student unrest in the late 60’s to the rampant consumerism of the 90’s, the play is a witty, wry and perceptive look at social changes.

www.stamfordshoestring.com


The Exeter Arms was lovingly

renovated and restored a couple of

years ago. It has the most beautiful

patio, walled in from the ample

amount of car park, leading into a

bright and sunny orangery. This is

then connected to the main pub, all

decorated out with old wooden tables,

mismatch chairs, antiques and quirky

bits and pieces. It has 6 ensuite

bedrooms as well so ideal if you’re

visiting Stamford or having family

coming to visit.

The Exeter Arms is well known for its

“special occasion” fine dining menu,

but did you know they do everyday

pub grub too? Sausage and mash, fish

and chips and their delicious burgers

are an absolute treat, or how about a

fresh stone baked pizza with choice of

toppings? And you must try the ‘Burger

and Pint’ menu for £11 (Glass of wine

for ladies), perfect after a big shopping

spree or long walk with Rover (who

is allowed in the bar and the garden

might I add). Even the everyday meals

are of the highest standard, so yes, the

sausages are handmade and the burger

is Burghley Park venison, you have no

need to fear the typical pub grub menu

here as nasty limp lettuce and greasy

cold chips are NOT on the menu. The

Exeter Arms has THE best chips EVER!!

twice cooked in duck fat. (if you are a

veggie, they can do special ones for you)

Simons monthly signature menu, which

was first launched in March changes

each month to suit the seasons and

produce. This will be uploaded on to

Contact The Exeter Arms21 Stamford Road • Easton on the Hill • Stamford • Lincolnshire • PE9 3NS

Tel: 01780 756321 Fax: 01780 753171

As our regular readers

will know, we LOVE a nice

treat and to venture out

for a well earned break

from the Scene HQ

mayhem. So when head

chef, Simon Pollendine,

at The Exeter Arms

in Easton-on-the-Hill

invited us over for lunch,

we thought about it for

3.2 seconds and booked

in. Especially as it was my

birthday!!By Charlotte

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WIN a Sunday lunch for 4 at either The Exeter Arms, The Crown Hotel

or The White Hart.

To enter the free prize draw, simply send us in your full name, address and email to [email protected] for a chance to win. Details of entries may be passed on to The Exeter Arms (part of the All Saints Hotels Group Ltd) for further offers, vouchers and discounts. Close date 31st May.

their website for you to see each month.

www.theexeterarms.net.

With his cooking skills, Simon the

head chef along with the managers

Anna and Simon, supported by the

team, The Exeter Arms has been highly

commended in a national award “Best

Gastro Pub New Comer 2012” in

February. I think it was the Black Jack

homemade ice cream with the sticky

toffee pudding that clinched the deal.

Contact The Exeter Arms21 Stamford Road • Easton on the Hill • Stamford • Lincolnshire • PE9 3NS

Tel: 01780 756321 Fax: 01780 753171

Look out for the Asparagus menu launch in May locally grown in Tallington!


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REGULAR EVENTS AT BOURNE CORN

EXCHANGENubourne Women’s Institute

First Monday of each month, 7.30pm

Bourne Organ Club

Third Wednesday of each month

7.45pm – 10.30pm

£4.00 for non members, £3.00 for members

Sequence Dances

Crowland Modern Sequence Dancers

Fourth Saturday of each month

7.30pm – 11.30pm

£3.00 on the door

Bourne U3A

Third Monday of every month, 2.15pm

£2.00 per meeting

£10.00 annual membership fee

www.u3abourne.org.uk

LARK ENERGY RENEWS INVESTORS IN ENVIRONMENT SPONSORSHIP

COMMUNITY

Bourne-based Lark Energy, part of the Larkfleet

Group, has announced its renewed sponsorship of a

prestigious environmental accreditation scheme for

businesses in the Eastern region.

The Investors in the Environment scheme gives businesses

a practical framework for reducing waste and energy use. It

is being delivered by Peterborough Environment City Trust,

in partnership with Peterborough Chamber of Commerce,

Opportunity Peterborough, Greater Peterborough Partnership

and Peterborough City Council.

The scheme insists that measurable environmental

savings are made before accreditation is awarded. Over

600 businesses have pledged their support for the scheme

with almost 20 per cent of them already having achieved or

working towards accreditation.

Lark Energy was a major sponsor of the scheme last year

and is renewing its sponsorship to help finance Investors in

the Environment for a further year.

www.larkenergy.co.uk

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EXOTIC PET REFUGE OPEN DAYSunday 20th May

Please come and support your local animal sanctuary and see our monkeys, wolves, otters, birds of prey, lynx, owls, reptiles, parrots etc.

A great day out for all the family, tombola, raffle, gift shop, homemade fudge stall,

refreshments, quiz for the children.

Adults £5 children £3 open 10am - 5pmPlease leave all your pets at home today,

assistance dogs only!

Tel: 01778 345923102 Station Rd • Deeping St James • PE6 8RH

Hundreds of

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PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM REOPENSPeterborough Museum has recently

reopened its doors after 15 months of

development and refurbishment work, and

many years of planning. The £3.2million

redevelopment was funded by the

Heritage Lottery Fund, Peterborough City

Council and Vivacity.

The museum building dates back to Georgian times and is one of the area’s most popular attractions, for both visitors and residents.

HIGHLIGHTS• TheVictoriankitchenhasbeenre-establishedasaneducationspace.• Newtrailsallowvisitorstointerpretthehistoricbuilding,manyareas of which have been restored.• Anewgallerytellstostoryofthemuseum,fromahouse,to hospital to a modern museum.• Thehistoricoperatingtheatre,fromtheVictoriantimes,gives visitors an insight into age old medicine.• EntryisFREE!

www.vivacity-peterborough.com

TONY ROBINSONThe museum was reopened by Tony Robinson, bringing his passion and enthusiasm for history to Peterborough. Tony visited Peterborough as a child, whilst staying in Donnington on family holidays. Within Peterborough Museum, Tony

particularly enjoyed the operating theatre and encouraged families to visit the newly refurbished museum as a way to engage children in their local history.

CHRIS PORSZThe current exhibition featured in the gallery is by local photographer, Chris Porsz. Chris’ work will be on display until 18 May.

www.chrisporsz.com

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COMMUNITY


An age heralded as liberating female fashion - with shorter-hemlines, figure-hugging fabrics, outfits that did not discriminate against size, and that certain je ne sais quoi that has since characterized the notion of elegance and sophistication – the 1950s are once again embracing the catwalks with models sashaying down the runways at Jill Sander, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, to name but a few.

Yet, looking back at fashion trends, it appears that many styles have never truly left our fashion-consciousness.

The chemise dress was, and still remains, the epitome of feminine class. Straight cut and without a defined waist, it allowed the woman to decide what part of her waist she wanted to define by tying the dress with a belt, thereby being a style that would flatter most figures. Marks and Spencer’s and Warehouse have recently produced a range of chemise dresses in everything from oriental to candy-stripe prints, and at reasonable prices.

Fur also became a status symbol in the 50s, but as it was only affordable for the rich, a whole new enterprise for imitation fur opened up to cater to the increasing demand.

Alongside this, animal print became increasingly fashionable, the long-lasting popularity of which can still be seen in the tribal fashion trends each summer. Other prints which made a statement in the mid-century, but which still remain are checks and florals; tartan and gingham are still hugely popular (Topshop and New Look have reinvented them to form their current interpretation of the ‘Grunge’ trend in the form of shirts, skirts and summer shorts) and floral prints remain a huge thumbs-up on any style meter.

The 1940s and 50s redefined fashion in a revolutionary way which is still being seen today; on the high street, Topshop, River Island and Marks and Spencer’s have their fingers on the fashion button with cigarette pants, pencil skirts, round-neck blouses in pretty pastels (a la ‘Grease: The Movie’) and cocktail dresses to die for. For a real taste of the 50s, though, check out ‘Vivien of Holloway’ online which stocks amazingly beautiful 50s-style dresses. So, this season, embrace your inner glamour-puss, pour yourself a Manhattan, and remember: vive la 50s!

Charlotte Chorley

Back to the future: the mid-century

modern is reinvented...

With the likes of ‘Mad Men’ and

‘Upstairs Downstairs’ gracing our

television screens with a flurry of

enviable glamour, the eyes of the

fashion world turned to the past –

the 1940s and 50s to be exact.

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1. Baby Wipes2. Dry Hair Shampoo Mini3. Deodorant Mini4. 24 hour Stay Foundation5. Eyelashes6. Sun Protection

1. So the first must have is baby wipes, not only are

they cheap but it can be used for a variety of things;

removal of make up, cleaning stains off your outfit,

freshening up (when theres no wash facilities) and

excellent for cleaning dirty feet if it rains.

2. Take a mini can of dry hair shampoo, this is an

excellent substitute if you cant wash your hair, its

especially good for greasy hair or just to make it

smell nice.

3. Deodorant mini - no one likes the smell of bad

body odour so ensure your always smelling fresh

whilst dancing the day away.

4. Foundation now comes in long stay versions

meaning your only have to apply once for up to 24

hours, perfect to keep your face looking perfect all

day and night.

5.. One of my must have make up essentials is

eyelashes, even if you don’t have make up on - you

still look glam.

6. Last but not least, it’s always worth taking sun

protection, having a red nose, burnt forehead or

strap marks is never going to be a good look.

Hi BeautiesThis month kicks off the start of the festival season, which means for you festival frolickers you will

need to be prepared to go without showers, straighteners / electricity, space for all your beauty

products and not to mention no mirrors. To keep up that beautilicious image I have my festival fix

beauty tips to keep you looking festival chic...


BB BEAUTY

NEWSFestival Beauty Fix Kit

Get the Glam Festival LookFeathers are a big hit this season and now you can

get feather hair extensions in a variety of gorgeous

colours. Try the Fine Featherheads ones avaliable

from Melanie Richards Hair Boutique, they only take

a minute to do and its the perfect finish to any style.

Prices range from £6 to £12 - for more details visit the

salon or call: 01733 553 600.

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If you have a beauty related service or treatment you would like me to review get in contact, or follow me on:

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Be the beauty you are…

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Spring 2012 saw M&S launch its first ever co-branded

spa range with, none other than my favourite spa

Ragdale Hall! Both companies worked closely

BB BEAUTY

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M&S launches beauty range with Ragdale Hall

The Beautiful Truth Salon BB REVIEW The Beautiful Truth

1st Floor, 40 Cowgate,

Peterborough PE1 1NA

TeL: 01733 555 540

Website: www.the-beautifultruth.co.uk

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I went along to The Beautiful Truth

Salon which is newly located above

Antony James Hairdressers on Cowgate

to indulge myself with a luxurious Gel Toes Pedicure

with Nadia.

The salon décor was beautiful and relaxing, I

thoroughly enjoyed the luxurious massage pedicure

chairs and that was even before the treatment

began. The 75 minute treatment includes; soak,

cuticle work, lower leg exfoliation, hard skin removal,

lower leg and foot massage and a file and shape

with gel toes. There was such a huge collection of

the colour gels I found it hard to choose, after much

debate I went with the gold sparkle gel. My feet felt

smooth and my toes looked amazing and it lasts 6-8

weeks. I’ll definitely go back again...

BB Treatment Rating 9 / 10

Don’t forget new customers get 20% off all services

together to create

the indulgent 100%

British - 10 piece spa

collection which will

be available on the

M&S website and

173 of its stores as

well as at Ragdale Hall. So get down

to Ragdale or the M&S Peterborough store on Bridge

Street to stock up now – prices range from £6 to £9.50.

It’s May and officially the beginning

of summer, time to get those little

dresses out of the closet - which

also means getting your legs out too.

After they have been hidden away for

so many months, it seems cruel to

expose them to the elements.

To be sure you feel confident about

showing them off to the unsuspecting

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Garden SceneBy Joseph Whitehead www.gardenwiseadvice.com

A gentle month I’ve always felt, the last days of spring. But beware if the last few years are anything to go by, May can have a sting in its delicate tail in the form a late frost or two. So a little caution may be prudent when deciding when to hang out your hanging baskets or plant out those tomatoes.

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I have started working on my garden for the Summer, but with the hosepipe ban in force I am concerned about what new plants or shrubs I should pick.

From Katie, Lincolnshire

Dear Katie,

With the threat of hosepipe bans, and successive dry seasons you are right

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to seal in any moisture.

First understand your gardens situation, its aspects, pH and soil type, so

you can pick plants that are suited to your garden. When choosing plants

that will cope better with a dry summer you could consider plants that

originate from areas of low rain fall for example the Mediterranean or New

Zealand but check that are also hardy to our cold winters - like Lavenders,

Phlomis, Olearia’s, and Eryngium. Colour can be gained from the use

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damascena) and corn flower (Centaurea). Evergreen shrubs, with their

waxy moisture retaining leaves are also worth considering.

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Ornamental garden• The Chelsea chop is all about how to manage strong growing herbaceous perennials that are difficult to stake and fall apart, for example Sedums, Anthemis and Achillea. At the time of the Chelsea flower show, cut back these perennials by half. • Take soft wood cuttings (6-8cm) from your favourite shrubs, cutting each shoot just below a leaf joint. Ideally insert them into free draining cutting compost made of 50/50 compost and grit. Bottom heat, high humidity and plenty of sunlight are 3 important factors for successful rooting.

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WHAT’S ON...7-13 MAY‘Still Working Gallery’ at Victoria Hall, Oakhamwww.stillworkinggallery.co.uk

12 MAY, 9.30am - middayBloom-time in Deeping St James!Plant Sale & Coffee morningPriory Church Hall, Church Street, DSJ

12 MAY, 7.30pmStamford Choral: Bach St John PassionPeterborough CathedralNave: £15 (£14) Side Aisle: £8 (£7) Children: £1 www.stamfordchoral.org01780 763203 With Charivari Agréable Symphonie, an authentic period band. Conducted by Jeremy Jepson

19 MAY, 10am – 4pmCraft FairThe Mission Committee of The Priory Church, Deeping St James. FREE Admission.

20 MAYThe ‘Tractor Road Run’ Newborough Young FarmersStart and finish at Willow Brook Farm, passing through Newborough. Entry & sponsorship forms available on the Young Farmers website.www.newboroughyoungfarmers.co.ukinfo@newboroughyoungfarmers.co.uk

20 MAY, from 12 NoonIt’s a KnockoutPresented by the Rotary Club of Stamford St Martin’sStamford Rugby Club, Empingham Road, Stamford. Team entry; Gina Wrench; 01778 341405

20 MAYAnnual Rotary RunFrom the Deeping Rugby Club, Linchfield Rd, Deeping St James

21 MAY, 10am for 10.30amDeepings U3A meeting at Methodist ChurchChurch St, Deeping St JamesSteve Perry will be speaking on “The Fredrick Frank Story”.

21 MAYU3A in BourneThe Annual General MeetingThe Bourne Corn ExchangeNew members are always welcome to the Branch. Membership Secretary, Val Palmer, on 01778-394998. [email protected] by a local Amateur Dramatic group, celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in words and music.

25, 26 & 27 MAYWillow Festival, Peterborough Embankmentwww.willowfestival.org.uk

26 MAY (10am – 5pm) and 27 MAY (10am – 4pm)Art Exhibition with the Deepings Art ClubThe Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. FREE admission.Steve Perry will be speaking on “The Fredrick Frank Story”.

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20 MAY, 7.30pmDOMINIC KIRWAN - Live and Personal SundayTickets £18

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4 JUNE, 7.30pm-Midnight Jubilee Barn Dance DiscoBuffet included. Bar available. Tickets £14 each, Pre-booking is essential. Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre, Thornhaugh, Peterborough PE8 6HJ. 01780 782254www.sacrewell.org.uk

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FUNDiese l HatchbacksBY ROB TAYLOR

Can a warm diesel hatchback ever catch - or even dispatch - its equivalent petrol hot hatch? Rob Taylor finds out.

The man driving behind me in the Nissan 350Z is clearly

disgruntled. Things have not yet degenerated to rude hand

gestures or hostile horn honking, but after a number of

abortive attempts to overtake, he is more animated than

a cartoon. Right now, he is Wile E. Coyote and I am The

Road Runner.


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And the cause of his chagrin? A little diesel hatchback -

Mini’s new Cooper SD - which, on these tight, demanding

and technical B-roads, is more than a match for his over-

endowed monument to OPEC.

As the road straightens he does finally overtake - is he

shocked by the ‘D’ badge affixed to the rear I wonder - but

not before the Mini has made its point.

It’s on a mission to disprove the well-worn notion that

frugality and fun are mutually exclusive. Also along for the

ride and itching to upset the status quo are the Seat Ibiza FR

CR TDI and the Citroen DS3 1.6 HDI DSport.

All three of these sporty diesel hatchbacks promise fun

and frolics, monumental fuel economy - over 60mpg - and

release less harmful gas than their average owner after

a lunch of baked beans on toast: just under 120g/km. All

well and good, but just how great a disparity exists between

official fuel economy figures and those achieved with some

vigorous and fancy-free driving? After all fun is fast, isn’t it?

Beep, beep!

So I hopped into my Acme Corporation time machine, set

the dials to 1965 - when fuel cost pennies and the roads

were clear - and unsurprisingly landed in the depths of

Shropshire’s cow country, eager to put them to the test. And

also determined to show the onlooking cattle just how far the

diesel engine has evolved from the example spluttering away

in the bowels of Farmer Palmer’s tractor.

The Mini SD faces the toughest test, not only because it must

deflect the usual sneer from petrol-heads, but it must also

answer the expectations awoken in anyone familiar with the

illustrious ‘S’ badge too. ‘S’ must indeed stand for ‘super’

and while the SD is not quite ‘super-dooper’, it doesn’t

disappoint. It is without doubt the car to beat in this class.

The 2 litre 143bhp engine propels the turbocharged style

icon from 0-62mph in 8.1 seconds and rides a torque wave

of 225lb ft on to a top speed of 134mph. It is a thoroughly

advanced engine too: it isn’t especially noisy at low speed

or start-up, which is good, since it insists on deploying stop/

start technology at every turn.

The pretty and stylish Citroen DS3 makes do without such

cleverness and despite appearing the most avant-garde it’s

relatively old school, making do with an ethos of less weight,

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less power. Weighing 1050kg, it gets just 110bhp and 199lb

ft of torque from its 1.6 litre engine, but that’s all it needs

to hit 62mph from rest in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of

118mph. However, its engine feels less refined, having more

lag and sounding a little crude.

A lack of firepower is of no concern for the Seat Ibiza. Styling

by Machismo, prodigious torque of 236lb ft, 0-62mph in

8.2 seconds and 143bhp speak clearly of its intentions. It

certainly feels quick and that’s good, as adding a Formula

Racing badge to any Seat is a bold statement.

This three door model has stiffened suspension and XDS - a

‘virtual’ limited slip differential - so it really hangs on in the

bends. Predictably though, the ride is hard on your spine if

not your wallet.

And if the gulf in interior cabin quality between the Mini and

the Citroen is evident it isn’t glaring. The price difference

is however: the as-tested SD costs £23,830; the DS3 is

£18,186 and the FR is £18,750. This matters a great deal.

So too do the actual fuel economy returns I achieved:

SD, 52.9mpg; FR, 53.8mpg; DS3, 60.7mpg. The DS3 also

scores well in terms of driving range (courtesy of its 48 litre

fuel tank), since in the real-world nothing stifles progress

like refuelling. Man in 350Z take note.

And so to the matter of fun. Do these oil-burners excite the

motoring juices like their petrol-powered siblings? Well, not

quite, but the margins have never been tighter.

Riding a relatively small band of torque is no substitute

for seeing the revs climb to the top-end, but as a total

package, a Jack of all trades, these cars are outstanding:

a true motoring panacea. Accessible low-down torque

makes overtaking a cinch, a well-engineered chassis and

- particularly in the SD - accomplished handling make for

almost all of the thrills and none of the exorbitant fuel bills.

You’ll be laughing all the way to the bank instead of crying

all over the petrol tank. And nothing is more fun and

satisfying than that. I know, as I last saw the man in the

350Z parked up at the pumps.

After all, The Road Runner always wins.

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Jubilee PlansTo mark 60 years of The Queen’s reign the

Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. The

celebrations will centre around an extended

weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June.

The Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation

took place on 2 June 1953.

She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 years)

in 2002.

The website www.thediamondjubilee.org is a useful resource for history, images,

games and a great way to send a message to the Queen for her Jubilee year!

The Queens Diamond Jubilee Tour started in March and runs through until the 25 July.

www.2012queensdiamondjubilee.com lists the route.

National events are celebrations can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/diamondjubilee

The Big LunchThe fourth annual Big Lunch will

fall on the same weekend as the

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. So

anyone who would like to celebrate and commemorate the Queen’s 60 year reign can

do so by holding a Big Jubilee Lunch! Some 10 million people came out in sunny 1977

to celebrate the Silver Jubilee.

The beauty of The Big Lunch is that people themselves decide everything about their

own event. The venue can be wherever you want or have space, the theme whatever

you fancy - food and people are the key ingredients. Quite simply, The Big Lunch want

to get as many people as possible to sit down and have lunch with their neighbours

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To explore Zambia is to step back into Africa as it was meant to be. Often described

as the ‘real’ Africa, Zambia has been relatively untouched by humans and is famed for

its huge protected wilderness areas, its natural landscapes and, arguably, the most

diverse range of animals and birds in Africa. It also has some of the friendliest people

you will find on the continent with over 73 different tribes living in harmony.

Set on the high plateau of the tropical belt of south-central Africa, 1300 metres above

sea level, Zambia boasts 19 National Parks including two of the largest in Africa in

Luangwa and Kafue; two of Africa’s great rivers in the Zaire and the Zambezi; the vast

man-made ‘inland sea’ of Lake Kariba; and the magnificent Victoria Falls. The capital is

Lusaka, the fastest growing city in central Africa and a stepping stone for discovering

the country.

The mighty Zambezi River runs through the country and its name, along with Victoria

Falls, evoke images of the wilds of Africa. Livingstone, near Victoria Falls, has much to

interest the visitor including fascinating museums and a number of cultural villages.

The awe-inspiring Victoria Falls are known locally as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” or the “Smoke

that Thunders” and this is fitting for the Zambezi dramatically plunges some 120 metres

into a vast gorge creating a spray that rises over 500 metres into the sky.

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The Lower Zambezi area is refuge to an

abundance of wildlife & birdlife and offers

various styles of safari including walking and

canoe safaris, which enable one to get close

to the wildlife in its natural habitat.

The size of Wales, Kafue is one of the world’s

largest National Parks. It has an amazing

diversity of eco-systems and a profusion

of wildlife and is definitely one of the most

interesting and rewarding parks in Africa.

Luangwa National Park offers some of the

best game viewing in Africa and provides the

rare opportunity of guided walking safaris.

The Luangwa Valley forms part of the Great

Rift Valley with the valley floor nestling some

800 metres below the surrounding plateau.

The valley is dissected by the impressive

Luangwa River and is sanctuary to a great

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profusion of wildlife. North Luangwa is less

well-known but offers a unique wilderness

experience. Primarily a woodland park it is

renowned for its huge herds of buffalo as well

as a great variety of other mammals.

Other parks of note include Nyika National

Park and Nsumbu, which boasts 180km of

Lake Tanganyika’s shoreline.

For the active or adrenalin-junkie the country

offers an array of exciting activities including

bungee jumping off Victoria Falls Bridge,

white-water rafting or canoeing down the

Zambezi, elephant back trails, horse-back

safaris, quad biking and scuba diving at Lake

Tanganyika.

Accommodation across the country is of a

high standard with an excellent selection

of luxury safari camps and lodges in all of

the major parks. Clean and comfortable

rustic camps are generally used on walking

safaris and in Lusaka and Victoria Falls there

are hotels ranging from 3 to 5-star deluxe.

The best time to visit is between May and

October, although in the green season (March

& April) the landscape comes alive following

the rains, making for a spectacular array of

colours and many migrant birds also arrive.

Zambia is wild but inviting and a must for

any serious safari enthusiasts.

For further details or to obtain a

tailor made itinerary and quotation

simply call 01780 784380 or

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Stapleford Park nominated for three World Travel AwardsStapleford Park, a Luxury Country Hotel located near

Melton Mowbray in the heart of Leicestershire, has been

nominated for three World Travel Awards.

The World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and

celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and

tourism industry and have been cited as “the travel industry’s

equivalent to the Oscar’s” by The Wall Street Journal.

“We are delighted with the three nominations, which we feel

reflects all the hard work and dedication put into Stapleford

Park by the team over the last 12 months. If we continue to

secure the support from our guests in voting for these awards,

we would hope to be considered as a strong contender.”

commented Shuif Hussain, Director.

FIRST CHARITIES BENEFIT FROM ESTATE

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Property Agents has awarded

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organisations every time Comptons sell a property.

The first charities to benefit are the Thera Trust, which

supports adults with learning disabilities and Sue Ryder

Care based at Thorpe Hall in Peterborough. The charities

both receive a grant of £100 and were selected by

homeowners who had successfully sold their property with

Comptons.


Mountain Bike Aerial Display Team Demonstrations at 10.30, 12.00, 1.30 and 3.30

Plus tips from the Professionals.

Football & Rugby Watch them play or have a go!

Hydrosphere - Can you walk on water? This is your chance to find out... Try it to see how good you are!

How high can you go? Test your skill on the Climbing Wall – can you make it to the top?

Do you have a little Prince or Princess? Bring them to the Fancy Dress competition and let them mix with other “Royalty”. 1.30 p.m.

Car Boot Sale Set up from 6am for 8am. Call 01780 755219 £6 reserved, £7 on the day.

Is your baby a winner? See what the judges think at the annual Baby Show.

You’re never too old for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Story Time11.00, 12.30 and 2.00

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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.

Maxey House is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Manager. Mandy Johnson has been Acting Manager and has now accepted the position of Manger and is registered with CQC. Mandy has many years of experience in the care of the elderly and we wish her success for the future.

Maxey House Retirement Home

• Providersofprofessionalreassuringcare• Experiencewithphysicaldisabilities &dementia• Beautifullandscapedgardens• Fivestarratedforfoodhygiene• Independentlyowned• Activitiesco-ordinatoronsite• Safesecureprivateresident’sgarden

The following are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Maxey House Residential Home when looking for somewhere for your loved ones:

Deeping Gate Diamond Jubilee Garden Party

Monday 4th June, 3pm – 5pmOrganized by the Deeping Gate Parish Council

for the residents of Deeping Gate

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A brand new salon concept specially dedicated to kids

and teens to open inPeterborough

Never seen before in the area, the salon will offer services for kids and teens such as haircuts, “up dos” and nail art in an environment that is specially adapted for toddlers all the way through to teens. The salon will have two distinct sections, one for the tots and one for the teens. Kids will be able to watch DVDs while they get their hair cut and play video games while they are waiting. Goodbye to the chore of having your kids’ hair cut!

CJs Kids & Teens will be run by experienced Salon Director Heather Veni and she is looking for additional staff to join her both in hair and beauty, full time and part time roles available.

CJs Kids & Teens, Contact Calli on 07837 713709 or [email protected] for more details.

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Elizabeth: A Diamond Jubilee Portrait – a celebration in photographsJennie Bond Carlton Books Ltd £20

On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, became Queen on the death of her father, King George VI to the reign that was to see major changes

This months books recommendations with Naomi

both in the country and Commonwealth and in the role of the monarchy began far away from Britain in a game reserve in Kenya. “Elizabeth: The Diamond Jubilee” looks at this remarkable period in the history of Britain’s monarchy in lavish and fascinating detail, featuring over 240 photographs.

Jennie Bond joined the BBC in 1977 following five years as a newspaper reporter. She became a television reporter in 1988 and Royal Correspondent in 1989.

The Little Paris KitchenRachel Khoo Michael Joseph £20

Rachel Khoo was determined to get to grips with French cooking, so to learn more she moved to Paris, not speaking a word of French, and enrolled at Le Cordon

Bleu, the world-famous cookery school. Six years later, she still lives and works in Paris, cooking up a selection of classic French dishes from all over the country and giving them a fresh makeover with her own modern twists. The 120 recipes in the book range from easy, everyday dishes like Omelette

Pipérade, to summer picnics by the Seine and afternoon ‘goûter’ (snacks), to meals with friends and delicious desserts including classics like Crème brulee and Tarte tatin.

Perfect for catering for all those weekend visitors!

We bought a ZooBenjamin Mee Harper Collins £8.99

Now a major motion picture, featuring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson, We bought a zoo is the now best selling

true story of Ben Mee buying a zoo on the edge of Dartmoor.

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The Hunger GamesSuzanne Collins Scholastic £7.99

Blockbuster film! Katniss Everdeen is a survivor. She has to be; she’s representing her District, number 12, in

the 74th Hunger Games in the Capitol, the heart of Panem, a new land that rose from the ruins of a post-apocalyptic North America. To punish citizens for an early rebellion, the rulers require each

district to provide one girl and one boy, 24 in all, to fight like gladiators in a futuristic arena. The event is broadcast like reality TV, and the winner returns with wealth for his or her district.


Telephone: 01780 783613 | May 2012

£The easiest way to make the toughest decision

“Ifanythinghappenstous,mysister(mother,bestfriend) willlookafterthekids,I’vealreadytalkedtothemaboutit.”

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Sounds familiar? It’s what an awful lot of people think. The truth is rather different, however. If you haven’t made a Will, then the decision is out of your (and your sister’s, mother’s or best friend’s) hands, because Social Services will make the decision as to who will be the guardian of your children until they reach the age of 18. For those people who are not married to the other parent of the children, it gets even worse, because the father is not automatically given guardianship of his own children should the mother die. And there’s such a simple way to avoid this; make a Will!

The key decision to make is who, if you die, should look after your children and carry out your wishes for their care. Even if you haven’t got many worldly goods, your most valuable asset is your children, and a Will ensures they go where you want them to. It obviously ensures that all your other assets go where you want them to as well.

Guardians should ideally be of a similar age to the parents. If appointing older guardians, then make sure you review their suitability at regular intervals.

Unless the guardians are a couple, do not appoint joint guardians. Typically appointing both grandmothers is a recipe for disputes. On the face of it they get on, but would they if they had joint guardianship of the children? Whom do they live with? What type of discipline do they get? Which church do they go to? The list is endless. The last thing you want is to risk your children being the centre of a dispute when they are already upset.

Appointing guardians who live abroad, can cause problems as permission will be required to take them abroad and that might not be granted. Just because a person is a guardian to children, the children will not automatically be allowed to live in the guardian’s country (e.g. USA). Nor will the guardian be automatically allowed to live in England unless they are from the European Union.

One final point – before you take the big step of appointing guardians for your children, make sure they want the job and are prepared to look after them.

If you need to make a will or just need some advice, call us today 01778 341490


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Domestic - Commercial - IndustrialAll aspects of installation and maintenance

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Complete Bathroom InstallationsA local family run business which has been installing bathrooms in the Deepings & surrounding area’s for over 60 years.

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Did you know that the British asparagus is only around for about eight weeks from early May through June?Did you also know that it’s a super food and helps fight off diseases, can boost your immune system, works against heart disease, can ward off cancer and even boost your sex life?

• AsparagusisamemberoftheLilyfamily.• Underidealconditions,anasparagusspearcan grow 10” in a 24-hour period. • Thelargerthediameter,thebetterthequality.• Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food which in high in folic acid and is a good source of potassium, fibre, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C and thiamine. • Asparagushasnofat,containsnocholesteroland is low in sodium.www.british-asparagus.co.uk

• Buyfromlocalfarms;thetablebythesideofthe road are always good. • Pickbunchesthathaveevenlysizedstemssothe cooking is easy. • Lookforfreshcutstems,theygetwhitepaperlike edges as they dry and the stems shrivel up. • Cutofftheendsaboutaninchup,asthispartis usually woody and fibrous.Once you have brough your beautiful green sticks of summer, cut an inch off the bottoms and stand them

Asparagus season is here!

upright in a little water, just as you would for flowers. When you are ready to eat, put them in boiling water and cook for a few minutes until they are tender. Eat straight away with lots of butter and salt.

Some ideas;1. Try them dipped in soft boiled eggs instead of toasted soldiers.

2. How about in pasta with green house tomatoes, rocket, mozzarella and olive oil?

3. Antipasti with olives, Parma ham and crusty bread.

4. Wrap the stems in Parma ham and bake with fresh figs served with a blue cheese salad.

5. On toast with poached eggs

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