the viewer peterborough april 2012

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April 2012

Your local guide to local businesses

The Independent Business Directory for the residents in The Ortons, Stanground, Fletton & Woodston

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Welcome to the

April edition of

‘The Viewer’

Well, Spring is here! We have

already seen some beautiful

sunny days and now with the

longer evenings and the

prediction of a hot summer on its

way, we can look forward to a

summer full of picnics and BBQs

that didn’t quite materialise last

year. Yes, I can only but dream!!!

As I’m sitting here writing this

column waiting to here what our

chancellor is going to offer us on

this very important Budget Day.

I’m hoping he hasn’t forgotten the

small businesses struggling to keep

their head above water. However,

we can all support each other by

using our Local Services and

Trades. There’s a wide range of

local services in the magazine, so

please use them when possible or

if you are looking for a trades-

person whether it be a plumber,

builder, electrician etc. we have

our local trades pages on hand to

help (pages 27 to 31). Finally, I hope you all have a

bright and sunny Easter weekend

and a great month!

Until next time.

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Tel: 01733 330658 Email: [email protected] Web: www.theviewer.org.uk

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Editor: Ellie Melillo

Contents

Business Feature

Nene Park Academy ProLawnCare Mister Car-Shine Hempstead Shopping Centre Dragon Boat Festival

Regular Articles Gardening: Growing Peppers Recipe: Easter Chocolate Mouse Cake

Monthly Pets Tips: New Puppy & Kitten Beauty: Make-Up Bag

Motor Review: Older Drivers Humour: We’re Lovin’ It

Health: Keeping Agile Book Review: The Play’s the Thing

Monthly Horoscope

Local Information Local Information Your Local Trades Useful Contact Nos. Your Local and Library Events

Puzzles Children’s Puzzle Page Adults Puzzle Page/Sudoku

Special Features Easter

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Happy EasterHappy EasterHappy EasterHappy Easter


ANDY’S PERSONAL TRAINING IS FOR YOU, IF YOU WANT TO

Get fit or fitter!

Lose Weight - Andy is a Nutrition Adviser

Look good for a special occasion

Tone your-self up - Achieve your fitness goals Do corrective exercise / Get motivated & confident

Get back into shape after pregnancy / injury

To get fitter or better for sporting event Train at home, local park or at a large Peterborough Gym

www.andyhardingpersonaltraining.co.uk

Tel: 07801 371 628

Santosha Yoga

Yoga classes in City Centre, Alwalton and Hampton Hargate

Beginners to Advanced students welcome

Drop in prices / courses or class packs offered with concession rates

Call Andrea on 01733 244902 for details or www.santoshayoga.co.uk

Zumba Fitness fun with Kerrie Pateman Qualified Dance Teacher Kerrie takes you through the moves with this Latin

inspired fitness dance craze…… Monday 6pm-7pm & Tuesday 7pm-8pm.

Cost £5.50 per session includes bottle of water / Pre pay 10 lessons @ £45.

Beginners Ballet Classes for Adults 18+ Great for increasing core strength and general all over toning, this beginners

class is suitable for all ages. Thursday 8pm-9pm. Cost £5 per session.

Senior Dancercise - for mature students This dance based class is a wonderful opportunity for retired ladies to enjoy

exercise in a fun, safe and friendly environment. Using a wide range of music

and varied styles of dance, there is something for everyone in this hour long

class. The class is held every Tuesday at 2.30pm-3.30pm and welcomes new

students every week. Cost £3 includes refreshments.

For further information on these classes or others held at the studios

please see www.tudanse.co.uk or call 01733 553830

Get fit for Summer with Tu Danse Studios

Regardless of age or ability!

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FRIENDLY RIVERSIDE PUB WITH LARGE GARDEN AND MOORING OPEN ALL DAY EVERY DAY

29 North Street, Stanground, Peterborough. Tel: 753544

Food Served: April & May - 2 for a tenner on selected main meals Tuesday to Saturday: Lunch 12pm to 2.30pm

Sunday 12pm to 3pm - Monday to Saturday evenings 6pm til 8.30pm

Events:

Thursday 5th April @ 9pm - Charity Music Quiz Thursday 12th April @ 8.30pm - Crib Knockout Sunday 15th April @ 4pm - Live music with Alex Chapman

Saturday 21st April - Charity POSH Quiz - how much do you know about POSH? Fill in a quiz sheet to win!

Saturday 12th May @ 9pm – Live music with Ramshackle Serenade

Saturday 19th May @ 9pm - Live music with Kat Moore and Ian Graham

Dogs and Children Welcome


UNIVERSAL CARPETS & FLOORING

Tel: 01733 563113 / 07872 602 245 63 Thistlemoor Road, New England,

Peterborough. PE1 3HR

www.universalcarpetsandflooring.co.uk

AT A PRICE THAT’S RIGHT

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Let Us: • Provide FREE consultation • Bring our comprehensive range of quality carpets, vinyls and laminates to you

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PUB MONTH PUB MONTH PUB MONTH PUB MONTH

April is CAMRA’s Community Pub Month and they are trying to high-light the fact that beer duty has increased by 35% since 2008 and pubs are closing at a considerable rate. CAMRA have launched this campaign to help raise the profile of pub-going and give pubs the

opportunity to piggy-back of this promotion and try to do something different to attract more customers.

The Woolpack in North Street,

Stanground have several events

organised in aid of this campaign.

See the advert (on your left)

for more information.

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Local Information ~ Local Information ~ Local Information

Local runner ‘Monkeys around’

for charity…

Once you’ve taken part in numerous charity events, it gets harder and harder to get sponsorship from people. Local runner David Bond has come up with an idea which he hopes will get him the much needed cash for his chosen charity.

David has pledged that if he reaches his target of £1,500 - he will run the 2012 Virgin London Marathon dressed up as a monkey.

On Sunday 22nd April, David hopes to be monkeying around in aid of Phabkids! - a charity that aims to promote & encourage people with and without physical disabilities to come together on equal terms. All money raised will go towards supporting a network of over 200 clubs. Phab clubs provide valuable support for families, and carers helping them overcome feelings of isolation.

Stanground based David explained “I hope people appreciate how much tougher the run will be in this suit and that they’ll help me support this great charity. I am looking forward to entertaining the crowds, but like I said, only if I reach my target of £1500”.

If you would like to support David and his

cause, you can visit his fundraising account:

h t t p : / / u k . v i r g i nmoneyg i v i ng . com/

davidbond

For more details, please contact David Bond on 07715313150 or email [email protected] More about Phabkids!:

Phab is a national charity dedicated to the integration of people with and without physical disabilities in the community. With Lord Snowdon as Patron, Ed Stewart as President and Rolf Harris and Sir Cliff Richard as Vice Presidents, Phab has provided support and services for its members since 1957, enabling disabled people to enjoy the

same opportunities and challenges as able-bodied and bring them together on equal terms.

Phab has a network of around 200 integrated junior, youth and adult clubs throughout England. Activities range from sailing and orienteering to theatre visits and quiz evenings. By meeting on equal terms, members appreciate and respect one another as individuals, irrespective of any differences or disabilities.

The objects and the aims of the Phab organisation have remained the same for 50 years; they are probably more relevant today than at any time in its existence. The Charity's long-held philosophy of bringing together people with and without physical disabilities on equal terms bears remarkable similarity of aim to the new promotion of social inclusion.

Although much has been achieved for disabled people since the 'Year of the Dis-abled' in 1981, there is still a long way to go before they are fully integrated within our society. Phab's aim is to do just that.

David Bond in his Monkey Suit


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PETERBOROUGH RECLINER CENTRE Mancetter Square, Lincoln Road,

Werrington, Peterborough.

Tel: 01733 325566

www.peterboroughreclinercentre.co.uk

Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm

Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Nene Park Academy looks

forward to its state of the art

new buildings.

S tudents and staff at Nene Park Academy on Oundle Road are looking forward to having their

school rebuilt over the next eighteen months. Contractors started on site in February and will hand over phase 1 of the project for September 2012, with completion of the £14.25 million project for September 2013.

Since opening in September, Nene Park Academy has seen a rapid improvement in standards and achievements supported through its partnership with Swavesey Village College as well as the local community partnerships that it has developed especially with the Nene Park Trust and PUFC.

The philosophy of the academy is simple: every student is known and supported as an individual to achieve the very best they can, both academically and personally. The House system that underpins this com-mitment reflects the structure at the Acad-emy’s partner school in Cambridgeshire.

Mark Woods, Principal at Nene Park Academy and formerly Vice Principal at Swavesey, is delighted with the progress of the new build. ‘It has been really exciting to design the new school to reflect and

support the House system that we developed at Swavesey and have now introduced at NPA. ’

‘Our motto is ‘High quality education at the heart of the community’ and the new school buildings will provide students and the wider community with state of the art facilities: a school – a community and buildings – to be proud of.’

Plans for the new building can be seen on the Academy’s website (www.neneparkacademy.org) but Mr Woods is keen to emphasise ‘We welcome people to come and look around the school now because great schools are not about buildings but about the positive relationships that you will see between students and staff that create excellent opportunities for students and lead to great results.’


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Microdermabrasion with Image Vitamin C face treatments. Three treatments for £100 when paid in full. (Normal price £45 per treatment)

Tel: 01733 746580 www.sapphiresmooth.com

Microdermabrasion offers controlled exfoliation of the epidermis. Blood flow is improved and cell turnover is increased for an immediately younger, healthier looking skin with a smoother texture.

A 3 session course of 2 weekly treatments is recommended.

For our full

range of services

including the Semi-

Permanent Blow Dry.

Please visit our website

HAIR STUDIO

27a Oakleigh Drive, Orton Longueville, Peterborough. PE2 7BG

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20% discount to all new clients

on majority of services

*not including semi-permanent blow dry

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BRAND NEW SERVICE Teeth Whitening in just 1 hour

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Full range of treatments available, including Botox and Fillers by a top cosmetic and plastic surgeon.

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GARDENING


Visit us at Dobbies Garden Centre in Hampton or call

Tel: 01733 221329 www.scenic-gardens.co.uk

Free no obligation design and quotation

Patios and Block Paving Decking and Fencing

Turfing, Planting & all Tree Surgery Sheds and Summerhouses Log Cabins and Playhouses

For all your landscaping needs including:

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SHED MASTERS

8 X 6 T/G Delivered & Erected from £355 All sizes, standard and custom made Sheds, Workshops & Garages Summerhouses and

Playhouses Made to Order

Call Shed Masters on

01733 247145 or 07815070363

ALL TYPES OF DOMESTIC AND

COMMERCIAL FENCING SUPPLIED AND ERECTED OR SUPPLY ONLY.

•Overlap/Close-board

& Continental Panels

•Close Board Fencing,

Posts & Rails

•Paddock & Arenas

•Stakes

•Concrete Products

•Palisade/Trellis

•Decking/Log Roll

•Metpost

•Security Fencing

Visit our Timber Yard at: Broadway Business Park,

Yaxley, Peterborough. PE7 3EH

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CASH AID to neuter Cats and Dogs thus preventing the birth of

unwanted animals. Help is available in YOUR AREA. Please telephone SPAYWATCH

Reg. Charity on

(01733) 370198 any day to 10pm. ACT NOW

Looking for Free Lawn Care Advice?

Ask the Lawn Ranger on www.prolawncare.co.uk/askranger.asp

LAWN CARE IN SPRING

Moss has been a real threat to lawns this

year, and may be affecting your lawn.

Apply a specific moss treatment now, or get

ProLawnCare to spray with their special

Moss Control Treatment. Moss dies in front of your eyes. It is best to do it now before the

spring starts.

Fertiliser This is the time to feed and weed (preferably in that order). The fertiliser is predominately Nitro-gen in a slow release form, but it may also

need Phosphate and Potassium as well as vital trace elements.

Weed Control Once the weeds and grass are actively growing a selective herbicide to kill broad leaved weeds such as dandelions, daisies & clover within the grass can be applied.

Actions required in Early Spring

• Mow lawn lightly when dry enough. • Treat Moss • Apply Spring Feed • Spray weeds in lawn with Selective Herbicide

Some of the above tasks can be carried out by the lawn owner, other tasks may need some professional intervention.

For more information about lawn care and the services that

ProLawnCare Ltd offer call

Office Freephone: 0808 100 2832

e-mail [email protected]

Lawn fact: “Unlike paved areas,

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to the underground

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SPECIAL OFFER Book a Moss Control Treatment and

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COURT LANDSCAPES

All Types of Garden Work Patios Laid or Re-Laid Garden Clearance for

Total Re-Vamp Fences and Decking or Total Maintenance

Tel: 01733 350584 mobile: 07780557005 Email: [email protected]

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Garden Maintenance

Fencing and Shed Repairs

High Pressure Patio Driveway

Cleaning and Sanding

Conservatory Roof Cleaning

Gutter Cleaning

General Household DIY

For free no obligation quote Please contact Carl on:

Tel: 01733 223101 or 07796 278733

Discount for OAPs / Fully Insured

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RECIPE


ABC Quality Meats

A Traditional Family Butchers offering a choice of excellent quality meats and frozen foods all at extremely competitive prices.

Catch our Meat Van in Ham Lane (near Ferry Meadows) every Saturday

or visit our Brand New Shop: 12 Sabre Way, Edgerley Drain Road,

Peterborough. PE1 5EJ

Visit our website for more details

www.abcmeats.co.uk

• Open 7 days a week to Everyone

• Free Parking

Embankment Road, Peterborough.

Tel: 01733 894952

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Opening Hours: Lunchtime: Tuesday - Saturday 12pm to 2pm Evening: Monday - Saturday 5.30pm to late Sunday Lunch: 12pm to 4pm

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5.30pm and Sunday from 12 noon

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Milk & Water Drove, Ramsey Road, Farcet Fen, Peterborough. PE7 3DR

Tel: 01733 344307 Mob: 07763 978 616

Email: [email protected]

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Monthly Tips for your Pet Quick Guide for

New Puppy & Kitten Owners

W hilst bringing a new puppy or kitten home is a wonderfully exciting time for

new pet owners, we also know that it can be quite daunting. So here is a quick guide to some of the basics, however please feel free to pop in and speak to us at any time.

Play & Discipline

The best toys are interactive, stimulating and appropriately sized (no small parts that can be swallowed and scratching posts should allow a full grown cat to scratch at a complete stretch).

Disciplining may be necessary if behaviour threatens people or property, but harsh punishment should be avoided. Remote punishment is preferred because the pet associates punishment with the undesirable act, not with you and consists of using something that appears unconnected to the punisher. Use spray bottles, throw objects in the direction of the pet to startle (but not hit) it, or make loud noises.

Food

Diet is extremely important in the growing months of a pets life and beyond. Dry food is definitely less expensive than wet, especially given that wet contains around 75% water, compared to only 10% in dried food. Wet food is often more tasty to pets, however will not be as good for maintaining a healthy mouth and teeth and is unlikely to be more nutritious than a good quality dry food - which will also have less undigested particles and so less physical waste (faeces).

Vaccinations

Puppies and kittens should both ideally have a full course of vaccinations between 6-12 weeks, which is two injections several weeks apart. After this they will require a booster every 12 months for the rest of their life to keep their immunity up.

Fleas & Worms

Ideally you should treat your pet with a preventative flea treatment every month throughout the year. The choices available

are vast, many are not suitable for use on puppies, different types vary in cover (just killing fleas, stopping their lifecycle etc…) as well as their protection against other parasites. We would be happy to advise you on this to ensure you make an appropriate choice for the size and lifestyle of your pet.

Worming should be done more frequently during the first few months and at a weight appropriate dose for their growing size. Below is a standard guide, however house cats and hunting pets may need a different approach for their adult lifestyle. Puppies: every two weeks from 2-12 weeks old, then every three months. Kittens: every two weeks from 6-12 weeks old, then every three months.

Microchipping

Microchips are the best way of identifying and contacting the rightful owner of a pet should it get lost or be stolen. The microchips we use are the size of a grain of rice and are not made from glass, making them shatter-proof so they will last a lifetime. They are inserted in the scruff of the neck by injection and no anaesthetic is required.

Neutering

Once your puppy is 6 months old, you should consider getting him or her neutered for preventative health care reasons as detailed below. Both operations are done under general anaesthetic and require a days stay at the vets, however they are normally allowed home that evening and are fully recovered from the operation within about two weeks.


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T hat perfect shade of red lipstick, easy

to apply liner and super-lengthening

mascara might do its job expertly, but

if it’s been hanging around for months, it may be threatening your health. Although your cosmetics look innocent

enough, after being opened they offer a

perfect breeding ground for bacteria. And

over time, you can end up suffering from

some seriously nasty eye infections, skin

irritations and blemishes, all because your

products are long past their best.

Not all manufacturers place ‘use by’ guide-

lines on their make-up, so it can be hard to

know what is an acceptable amount of

time to keep your beauty buys for.

So we have compiled a guide to give you

the low down on when is the right time to say goodbye to your trusty old product.

Mascara: Buy a new one at least every

three or four months. Changes in texture

and smell can indicate that it’s past its

best. If you’ve had an eye infection, then

discard the mascara you were using when it started and invest in a new one to avoid

re-infection.

Pencil Eyeliner: They are fine to use until

you need to replace them, as the tip that is

in contact with the eye is constantly being

sharpened and therefore kept fairly clean -

just make sure you always cover the tip

with the protective lid.

Liquid Eyeliner: Should be treated the

same as mascara and replaced every three to four months. As with all eye make-

up, never be tempted to share yours or

borrow someone else’s - it’s the fastest way

to spread an eye infection.

Eye Shadow: Fine for a few years as long

as they are stored properly in their original

container. Make sure you replace the

applicators regularly though and, as with all eye make-up, if you suffer with an eye

infection at any point, always replace

everything you were using at the time.

Foundation: Generally safe to use for

around twelve months, foundations should

be kept away from direct sunlight or

intense heat to ensure a long lifespan. If

you use a foundation brush or sponge to apply your make-up, clean them

thoroughly on a regular basis.

Powder Blusher: Safe to use for a few

years as bacteria can’t breed easily in the

dry formula, though applicators should be

kept clean - washing every few weeks is essential.

Lipstick: They should really be replaced

after a year as they are in constant

contact with your mouth. Be aware of

changes in smell and texture to determine

if it’s time you should be looking for a new

one.

BEAUTY


25% off with

selected Stylist

Spring Promotions at The Tanning Lounge

60mins - £15 or 30mins - £10 with this advert - April only

01733 891260 44A High Street, Fletton, Peterborough. PE2 8EL

Moisturiser: Aim to discard moisturisers

after six months. Changes in smell and consistency indicate that the product has

reached its ‘use by’ date.

Sunscreen: Aim to purchase brand new

sunscreen every year, as the ingredients

that protect you from damaging UV rays

can become less potent over time.

Nail Varnish: Usually varnish will last for a

good twelve months. If after shaking you

aren’t able to mix it together, then it’s a

sure sign it is ready to be thrown away.

Left: loveithaveit.com ‘Object D’art’ Make-up Bag £16.99 Right: 1. Estee Lauder ‘Double Wear’ Mascara £19.50, 2. Clinique ‘Cream Shaper Eye Liner’ £14, 3. The Body Shop ‘Liquid Liner’ £9, 4. Clinique ‘Colour Surge Eyeshadow - Spruced Up’ £20, 5. Estee Lauder ‘Resilience Lift Extreme Radiant Makeup’ £30, 6. Clinique Bloom All Over Colour £25, 7. Clinique ‘Different Lipstick’ £16, 8. Clinique ‘Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator’ £30, 9. Forever Living ‘Aloe Sunscreen Spray’ £16, 10. Estee Lauder ‘Pure Colour Nail Laquer’ £14

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Motoring

R oad safety organisations have said forcing elderly drivers to retake their test when they reach a certain age is not the best way to improve road

safety. There has been a recent spate of accidents

involving older drivers who police have claimed were not fit to hold a licence.

One accident saw a 16-year-old girl killed by an 87-year-old driver who swerved onto the pavement in Colchester, Essex crushing the girl against a wall. Police had asked the driver to give up his licence three days before the fatal crash after he was involved in a separate crash, an inquest heard.

However, road safety groups have told us that they think incidents involving elderly drivers are more widely reported in the press – heightening the public’s negative perception of older drivers.

“Older drivers do of course make mistakes as we all do, said Adrian Walsh, director of charity RoadSafe. “There is evidence to show that risk increases as drivers get older, but the type of error is quite different from young drivers – most of them are to do with errors of judgement rather than breaches of the law & most are ‘lapses’. One thing is clear - older drivers take less risks.”

Andrew Howard, head of road safety at The AA, agreed, adding: “It is very difficult to base decisions about older drivers on the more outrageous accidents that they have. After all we don’t base our rules on all young drivers around those who pinch cars, speed or drive stupidly to impress their friends.

“By and large, most older drivers are safe drivers. Risk curves fall from teenage to late 40s and only really begin to turn up again by late 60s/early 70s and sharply by 80s. Even then they struggle to have a risk level challenging the youngest (and fittest) drivers.”

Howard added that stopping older people driving would have immense costs too – both personally and to the economy as other forms of transport would have to be funded.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists said they think older drivers get an “unfair press”.

“In terms of the number of crashes they have they are one of the safest groups on the road and far safer than young drivers between the ages of 17-24”, said the IAM’s Neil Greig.

“When an older driver knocks down

a pedestrian or drives the wrong way up a dual carriageway they get banner headlines and calls for tough re-tests. The vast majority of older drivers are responsible adults who know their weaknesses and change their driving to cope with them.”

The IAM wants to see voluntary assessments made widely a v a i l a b l e , s u c h a s i t s DriveCheck55, where drivers can refresh their skills, discuss the high risk factors & get an independent assessment without fear of losing their licence.

Meanwhile, Professor Stephen Glaister, director of the RAC Foundation, said there is no evidence older drivers have more accidents. “In fact their safety record is better than that of many young drivers - but their frailty means that when they are involved in collisions they are more likely to be killed or seriously injured,” he explained.

“Rather than introducing com-pulsory re-testing for older drivers, we would like to see the greater promotion of voluntary refresher courses. Insurance policies which offer discounts to older drivers who do not drive at the riskiest times – such as at night – & on the most dangerous roads would also help.”


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The ultimate in carpet & upholstery cleaning

Stain removal & leather cleaning

For a free quote call

Tel: 07763 474160 Email: [email protected]

www.carpet-clinic.co.uk

Carpet Cleaning Services Peterborough

Tel: 01733 561502 / 07538402555

WE COME TO YOUR HOME OR WORK

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• Vacuum seats, carpets, mats and boot • Deep clean carpets, seats, mats & boot • Clean & polish all windows in and out • Wash, wax & polish all bodywork • Wash and dress all wheels and tyres • Clean and dress all trim inside and out • Machine deodorise interior killing all nasty smells, germs, bacteria etc., leaving your car smelling clean and fresh

• Free paper floor mats and seat covers

Mini Valet ONLY £14.95 All the above excluding the Deep Clean

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Leaving your car in Showroom Condition

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I recently challenged Tommy Liddar from Mister Car-Shine to make my Car Shine. I didn’t think it was possible, as it was in a

terrible state, it hadn’t been cleaned for a little while.

Tommy took the challenge and came along to my home and started the clean-up. The full valet took approx. 3 hours and included a waterless hand-wash, wax and polish. All carpets, mats and seats were vacuumed and deep cleaned including the boot. Door shunts, windows, trims, dashboards, bumpers, mirrors and door panels were cleaned and polished and all wheels & tyres cleaned & dressed. Finally, the interior was deodorised with a special deodorising machine killing 99% of germs and bacteria such as e-coli, MRSA, etc., eliminating all smells like tobacco, damp,

mould and even pet smells, leaving the whole car smelling fresh & spotless, inside and out, looking in Showroom Condition.

Tommy is very conscience of being environmentally friendly. He uses a water-less car wash and also the polish used is water repellent and gives a long lasting deep gloss shine meaning less washes and saving you money at the same time.

Full Valet for only £29.95 - takes approx. 3 / 4 hours Mini Valet for only £14.95 - takes approx. 1.5 / 2 hours

The cost for this immaculate clean is very reasonable considering the time and effort involved.

The last time my car looked and smelt as clean and shiny, was 3 years ago when I picked it up from the garage from new!

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HUMOUR

I s it just me who's not really that bothered about the Olympics?

It can't just be me. There must be others. Other people who think that spending the best part of a grand (the top asking price for a ticket to the men's 100-metre final) on precisely 9.36 seconds of entertainment is a little bit barmy; other people who are wondering what we're going to do with all the empty stadiums; fellow Londoners, perhaps, who aren't relishing the prospect of an extra hundred bajillion people being pumped into our famously crowded capital (trust me, I've been to the Jamie Oliver shop on a Saturday afternoon and that place is murder already). Admittedly it's important that somebody enjoys all the shiny new facilities that my inflated council tax has been paying for over the last five years, but still.

I know what you're thinking - if the second round of the women's equestrian dressage tournament doesn't fill you with excitement, just ignore it. Let it pass you by. But I can't, you see, because something about the whole crazy spectacle is really bugging me.

The London 2012 Olympic Games are being sponsored by McDonalds.

McDONALDS!!!

Now I love a Big Mac as much as the next man, don't get me wrong. But do I think it's a smart idea for the world's most high-profile sporting event to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a fast-food conglomerate? (For any body still not quite sure, by the way, the answer is no.) I'd be genuinely intrigued to read the project folder on this one. Somebody, somewhere, came up with this notion and spent some considerable time (not to mention taxpayers' money) making it happen. Worse, a whole host of other people on whichever board it was, chose not to stop them doing it. But come on, folks. The Olympic Games - the most ancient ritual in the sporting calendar, a towering testament to mankind's extra- ordinary physical prowess - sponsored by

cheeseburgers? Is there anyone else out there who thinks that's barking mad?

Curious to discover whether, in an effort to temper its bizarre championing of junk food, London 2012 is also aligning itself with one or two more wholesome brands (milk, perhaps, or at the very least Evian), I visited the official website and nearly fell off my chair. There, sitting innocently underneath those famous golden arches, I found Coca-Cola… and Cadbury's! Apparently not content with extolling the obvious nutritional virtue of the Chicken Legend, it seems the Olympic committee has gone the whole hog and attached itself to fizzy drinks and chocolate as well. So there you have it. The holy trinity of heart disease.

Once upon a time, a story like this would have belonged in the You-Won't-Believe-What-Those-Crazy-Americans-Have-Done-Now file. So are we really going to stand for this, Britain? Because if we let this one slip by unchallenged, what's coming next? Greenpeace, sponsored by The National Rifle Association? The UK Heart & Lung Institute, brought to you today by Benson & Hedges?

Or maybe I'm overreacting. I mean, obesity isn't particularly a problem amongst young people today, right, so why get so worked up? So what if we're effectively telling kids that Usain Bolt would never have got where he is today without his patented Big Mac & Fries McDiet? They'll see through it… right?

Chris plays piano in South London power-pop band The Lightyears. The Lightyears, voted the UK's BEST POP/ROCK ACT at the Indy Awards, have played Wembley Stadium, toured across four continents and released a record with Sting's producer. Chris is currently working on his first novel, "Mockstars". Read more of Chris' blogs and tour diaries at www.TheLightyears.com.


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T he changes to life that retirement brings can

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The benefits of activity Regular exercise has a huge number of benefits: it

strengthens your muscles, aiding mobility and

reducing the risk of falls and conditions such as high

blood pressure, heart disease and osteoporosis

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a healthy appetite, regular bowel movements and

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Small amounts of regular exercise or activity is

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Keeping mentally stimulated Studies show that the more you use your brain the

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Charles Trafford of joint letting agents

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As part of the re-launching of the ma r k e t i n g campa i gn , S a v i l l s Peterborough office has been brought in to act jointly in the letting of the remaining retail units.

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ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20

Your ruling planet, the energetic Mars, is

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you’ll notice your plans picking up the

pace again. During the last few months

you will have often felt hesitant about taking action –

most unusual for Aries! Enthusiasm and assertive-

ness return now, enjoy!

TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21

The love planet Venus and abundant

Jupiter start the month in your sign and

you should still be reaping the rewards

of your past efforts. Venus moves into

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Feeling rather restless, you’ll be questioning your

social life and your relationships.

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21 The love planet Venus moves into your

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domestic area of your chart; your thoughts

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matters. Your living space is also in the

spotlight and home improvements will be high on

your agenda. With Mars gathering speed conversa-

tion is energetic and plentiful.

LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 Friendly and outgoing Venus in Gemini

puts the spotlight on your friends and

social life this month. Energetic Mars in

hard working Virgo gathers momentum

after the 14th

in the monetary area of your chart.

Some financial reviewing and reorganisation may

become necessary now.

VIRGO AUG. 24 - SEPT. 22

After the 14th

you’ll feel as if a great

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has been slowing you down since January,

but now you can get going again! Plans & dreams can

start moving & you’ll intuitively know where to begin.

LIBRA SEPT. 23 - OCT. 23 Mars retrograde has not been easy for

Libra and its forward motion on the 14th

will be a great relief. You will have

reassessed your goals and your needs

and start to have a clear plan of action now. The full

moon on the 6th

will challenge you to be direct and

straightforward with others.

SCORPIO OCT. 24 - NOV. 22

Your social life may have been on hold

over the last few months, confidence

may not have been high & you probably

preferred to lay low. It’s all changing

now as Mars gathers speed and challenges you get

out there and have fun. Venus in Gemini brings

finances to the forefront.

SAGITTARIUS NOV. 23 - DEC. 21 Delays and setbacks at work and in your

career may have been a problem since

the end of January. That is all changing

now as energetic Mars starts to move

forward in a pivotal part of your chart. The cosmos

is asking you to reach for the stars and not to doubt

yourself in any way.

CAPRICORN DEC. 22 - JAN. 20

Mars retrograde in Virgo may have

demanded that you review and reassess

many areas of your life. Rather than

asserting your desires you may have

tended towards introspection. Now you can get

back to being straightforward, assertive and

courageous – with good results!

AQUARIUS JAN. 21 - FEB. 18

Since idealistic Neptune left your sign in

February your life has probably become

much clearer and your goals and future

plans are much more apparent. Your

ruler, the quirky Uranus, marches forward in

pioneering Aries & your ideas should be abundant

& openly creative.

PISCES FEB. 19 – MARCH 20

Communicative Mercury, retrograde in

your sign, will up the pace as forward

motion starts on the 4th

. Moving into

energetic Aries on the 17th

you’ll find

ideas and plans will really get going. You can now

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T he much celebrated annual Dragon

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in Peterborough on Saturday 16th June

2012 and organisers, Gable Events, have

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companies, clubs and groups of friends to

get a team together and be part of it!

These include smaller boats/team sizes, reduced entry fees and multiple crew discounts for those wishing to enter more than one team. The Festival will also be taking place on a Saturday for the first time.

To take part in this hugely popular event, all you need to do is raise a team of up to 11 people (squads can be larger) and you will be ready to ‘race the dragon’! All the dragon boats, qualified helms and racing equipment are provided, each team gets a minimum of three races and no previous experience is necessary, just plenty of team spirit and enthusiasm!

Now in its 14th spectacular year, around half the teams that enter the Festival each year are new. The beauty of dragon boat racing is that you don’t need the physical strength of a Steve Redgrave or the athletic prowess of a Jessica Ennis to be successful as it is teamwork and timing that win the day.

James Hallatt entered a team from Ecolutia Services based in Werrington for the first time last year and they very nearly won! He comments; “It was a superb day out for all of our team, their families and supporters.

Most of our team had their children,

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and it was fun for everyone. We are looking

forward to improving on our third place

position in 2012!

All the teams that enter are encouraged to raise sponsorship for the Festival charity, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice, or the charity of their choice and there is a prize meal at The Grain Barge floating Peking restaurant for the team that raises the most! With awards also for second and third place, the ‘best dressed’ and the top mixed crew, there is a prize for every team to aim for!

The Festival is supported by Peterborough City Council, The Evening Telegraph and Heart 102.7 and offers a full day of fun on land as well as water with plenty of activities on the bankside to entertain teams and spectators between races.

To make sure your team is on the start line in

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Your Local Events A guide to what’s on in your area

Whilst every care is taken to ensure details given on this page are correct at time of going to print, please always check with the venue before attending an event.

31st March through-out

School Holidays at

11am to 3pm

Ferry Meadows

Follow the Easter themed trails around the park. Collect a sheet from visitor centre and return to claim your prize when you finish. For ages 3-12 years. Call 234193 for more information.

Easter at Pigeon Farm

Easter Egg Hunt, bottle feed the lambs, see all the baby animals. Special Easter Sunday lunch with Easter Bonnet Competition.

For all other events please see page 37 or call 01733 271020.

5th April

Ferry Meadows - Guided Cycle Ride with David Linscott. 8 - 10 miles for ages 16+ Booking required - call 234193.

11th April @ 12pm to 2pm

Ferry Meadows for ages 3+

Teddy Bears Picnic Come along to Ferry Meadows and enjoy a picnic with Barney the Bear. Bring your own lunch and bear. Tel. 234193 Booking required.

14th April

Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre

Grow Your Own Day for those budding gardeners. Tel. 01780 782254

14th April

East of England Showground

Spencer’s Charity Ball For details go to www.exec.org.uk/events

Saturday 21st April The Woolpack, North Street, Stanground Charity POSH Quiz - how much do you know about POSH? For more details go to page 6 or call 753544

20th April @ 7.30pm

Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

Rock Around The Sixties Foundations & The New Honeycombs The Foundations were a British soul band from 1967 to 1970. They are best know for their two biggest hits, “Baby Now That I’ve Found You” and “ Build Me Up Buttercup”. Tickets available from the theatre box of-fice tel. no. 01780 766455

6th & 5th May

Truckfest at East of England Showground

Truckfest are celebrating its 30th anniver-sary. The show is not just for the road haul-age industry, it will be packed with fun things for all the family. Stars from TV and stage will be visiting and there will be the very best in motorised entertainment from Bigfoot, Slingshot and motorcycle stunt acts. For more information visit www.truckfest.co.uk.

16th May

Ferry Meadows @ 10am to 3.15pm - FREE

Join ranger Gary Mason for a guided walk through Bluebell Wood and Lynch Planta-tion. Meet at the Visitors Centre. Call 234193 or visit www.neneparktrust.org.uk for more information.

25th to 27th May

The Willow Festival returns to Peterborough

Embankment in 2012

The Willow Festival was one of the largest FREE live music festi-vals in Europe back in 2003. This year the festival will showcase 120 live bands from across the UK and other parts of the world. An eclectic mix of music will take place over the 3 days. FREE entry. For details call 751864.


Your Local Library Times & Regular Events

Stanground Library, Lawson Avenue

Opening Times: Monday: 2.00 – 6.00

Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30 – 2.00 Wednesday: Closed Friday: 1.00 – 5.00

Saturday: 10.00 – 2.00

Story Time for under 5’s Friday at 3.00pm - 3.30pm

Rhymetime Tuesday at 10.00am to 10.30am

Junior Reading Group Every four weeks on a Monday @ 3.30pm-4.30 Ask at the library for the next meeting date.

Family History Group Ever wondered about your ancestors? If so, please speak to a member of staff .

Beginner’s Computer Sessions Thursday 10.30am - 12pm Computers can be used free of charge upto 1 hour.

Reading Group for Adults 2nd Monday of each month 3.30-4.30pm Chat over a good book with good company.

Woodston Library, Orchard Street

Opening Times: Mon., Wed. & Fri: 1pm - 5pm

Tuesday: Closed Thursday: 9.30am - 2.30pm

Friday: 2pm - 5.30pm Saturday: 9.30am - 1.30pm

Reading Group for Adults Last Wednesday of each month 3pm to 4pm

Story Time for under 5’s Tuesday 10am - 10.15am

Rhyme Time Fridays 2.15pm - 2.45pm

Silvers Surfers for over 50’s Every Thursday 2pm to 3.30pm computers can be used free of charge

Stanground Library: 864302 Woodston Library: 864296

or email [email protected]

April Fun

Hop in to any one of your Peterborough libraries and let your little bunnies take part in our Easter hunt competition.

Starts Saturday 31st March, ends Thursday 5th April

Prize draw on Saturday 7th April (One prize per library)

Knit and natter at Stanground library!! Old, young, beginners, skilled, male, female, knitter or maybe you’re more of a crocheter. In this group everyone works at their own level & speed. This is ideal if you have never attempted knitting be-fore and want to learn the basics. If you already knit, it’s a great way to share your experience. Everyone welcome!

Launches Tuesday 17th April

11am – 12.30pm

Meet Elmer the Elephant!

Elmer the patchwork elephant will be making a personal ap-pearance at Stanground & Woodston library. En-joy listening to your fa-vourite Elmer stories and take part in our fun ac-tivities. Free Events.

Stanground Library Friday 13

th April - 3.30pm to 4pm

Woodston Library Sat. 14th April - 11.30am to 12 noon

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