the viewer peterborough november 2011

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November 2011

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

Your local guide to local businesses

Open: 9am - 6pm Monday - Friday

57 Napier Place, Orton Wistow Located near Beijing Rendevous & The Chequers pub

Phone: 01733 233666

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ANY SURGERY

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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

Monday

The Village Hall, Glebe Ave, Orton Waterville

@ 5.30pm & 7.30pm Call Charlotte on

07882 652209 Tuesday

The Fleet, Fleet Way, Fletton @ 9.30am

Call Yasmin on

01733 325319 Wednesday

The Belsize Community Centre, Celta Road,

Woodston @ 7.30pm Call Alison on

07851 426886

Thursday

The New Stanground Community Centre,

Whittlesey Road. @ 5.30pm & 7pm

Call Wendy on 07903 880519

Napier Place Sheltered Housing, Orton Wistow

Thursday @ 7.30pm Call Gina on 07763 574352

Saturday

Hampton Hargate Community Room, Hargate Way,

Hampton @ 9.30am Call Scott on 07734 364138


LAKESIDE CAFE & BAR Next to the Watersport Centre, Ferry Meadows

Tel: 01733 370293 [email protected]

www.lakesidecafeandbar.blogsport.com

THE CHERRY TREE

Ann, Jess & Staff welcome you to...

Call Ann or Tina on 01733 703495 The Cherry Tree, 9 Oundle Road, Peterborough

Function Room available for Private

Parties / Private Catering by request

Where we serve quality food at sensible prices

Senior Citizens Special

Monday to Friday - 12pm to 2pm

Main Course £4.25 - 2 Course Lunch £5.50

Sunday Lunches Served

12pm to 3.30pm

2 courses £8.95, 3 Courses £10.95

Bookings NOW being taken for

senior citizens Christmas Lunches

Thursday 9th December and

Friday 15th December

Traditional Christmas Dinner £15

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Dear Neighbours, Welcome to your November edition of ‘The Viewer’.

Well, half term is now over, I hope you all had a good time and that you found The Viewer helpful when looking for something to do with the kids. Also, this month, with the unfortunate cancel-lation of the Firework Fiesta at Ferry Meadows, I hope you find a safe alter-native event to attend.

Now, looking towards Christmas… yes, it is just round the corner! We have again included lots of events and fun activities to keep yourself and the little ones entertained over this festive sea-son. Also, if you are thinking of starting your Christmas Shopping, we have some great gift ideas in the magazine from handbags, gift voucher for a relaxing pampering day at some of our local hair and beauty salons to some real unusual items. So please take a look through the magazine, I’m positive you will find it helpful on this important mission.

Keeping to the Christmas theme, if you have a little one that you would like to surprise with a personalised letter from Santa - your local library is at hand, please see page 53.

I hope you all enjoy this months arti-cles / business features in the magazine, I would like to think there is something for everyone! Also, please support your local businesses advertising in the maga-zine and don’t forget to mention The Viewer when doing so.

Finally, as your next edition of ‘The Viewer’ isn’t until January (where has this year gone?), I would like to wish all our readers and advertisers a Wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Until next year!

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Editor: Ellie Melillo

Contents

Business Feature

Willow Brook Farm Pure Health & Beauty

Regular Articles Recipe: Chicken Dhansak

Beauty: Heavenly Hair Travel: Croatia

Tips for your Pet: Firework Advice Motor Review: Good First Cars

Gardening: Hedge your Boundary Finance: New Business Registration

Book Review: Children in Need

Humour: I Predict a Riot Poet’s Corner - Hints & Tips for Bonfire

Monthly Horoscopes

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 Joe Pasquale Tour - Pull my Finger Improving Fuel Efficiency November

Page

53

10 18

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16/17 20 22 30 34 40 42 44 47 48

32 & 36 27 - 29

50 52/53

12 11/38

24 26 46

Personalised Santa’s Letter Starting 3rd December

see page 53


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For more information visit us online www.xtremecleanltd.co.uk

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

All your carpets cleaned for Christmas for only

For a limited time only. Offer ends 31.12.2011 £50

For a free quote call

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Other services: • Window Cleaning • Jet Washing • Scotch Guarding • Upholstery • Curtains


• Supply and Fit all Types of Blinds

• Full Cleaning and Repair Service

• Canopies and Patio Awnings

• Window Films

• Competitive Prices

• Free Measuring and Fitting

• Fast, Efficient and Friendly

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Sunday to Thursday: Friday and Saturday: Bank Holidays: Tuesday:

5.00pm - 10.30pm 12 noon - 1.30pm & 5.00pm - 10.30pm 5.00pm - 10.30pm Closed

BUSINESS HOURS:

Unit 1, Matley, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough.

Tel: (01733) 232311

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 Sable 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: Tuesday - Saturday 5.30pm to late

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Valid until 28th February 2012

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Willow Brook Farm Shop and

Traditional Butchers

W e pride ourselves on having one of the largest displays of fresh meat on sale in the region. The majority of

which is reared on our own farm or locally sourced. Meat can be cut to individual re-quirements. Customers come from a wide area to buy our meat, handmade pork pies and meat pies which are made using only the best quality ingredients. We have achieved many awards for our quality and the service we provide our customers.

We are a traditional butchers, but are aware that today’s enthusiastic food lovers like to experiment with modern cuts of meat. There-fore endeavour to provide our customers with these special requirements.

Orders can be taken in the farm shop, over the telephone or by email. We also have a local delivery service.

Christmas orders are now being taken - designed to suit every taste and pocket.

The Granary at Willow Brook Farm

A 16th Century converted grain store, that offers great quality, home pro-duced food with a warm welcome and

friendly service. Running up to the Christmas period we are offering Christmas lunches and

evenings meals on selective dates. We up-date our website regularly for you to follow our theme nights and special events, as well as special offers in the Granary and also the Willow Brook Farm Shop.

The Granary serves all day home cooked breakfasts. We have a popular range of tradi-tional lunches, puddings and homemade cake. Senior Citizen days on Wednesdays and Thursdays, home cooked breakfast for only £3.99, traditional lunches for only £5, and puddings £2.50!

We are ideally situated in the countryside,

which makes a fantastic start for visiting Cas-

tor Hanglands and Swaddywell Nature Re-

serve, which is especially beautiful in the Au-

tumn and Winter with the crisp and frosty

mornings. Why not take a walk, and park for

free if you are a customer, before coming and

enjoying hot drinks, snacks or a home cooked

breakfast at The Granary?


Granary Open: Tuesday to Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday 8.30am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm Farm Shop Open: Tuesday to Friday 7am - 5.30pm, Saturday 8am - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm

Tel: 01780 740261 (Farm Shop) / 01780 749483 (The Granary Café) Willow Brook Farm, Scotsman Lodge, Stamford Road, Peterborough. PE6 7EL

Traditionally home-reared and locally sourced meat and poultry for your Festive Celebrations!

Join in the festive cheer with a Granary Christmas Lunch or Evening Meal. NOW taking Christmas Bookings

Senior Citizen Days: Wednesday & Thursday Farm House Breakfast £3.99 9am to 11.30am

Main Meals £5, Pudding £2.50 - 12 noon to 2.30pm

See www.willowbrookfarmshop.co.uk for more information

Christmas orders NOW being taken

Answer page 50

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W e all know that great hair is the best accessory you can ever have, so that’s why it’s so important to keep

it in tip-top condition and looking fabulous. For most of us though, this is easier said than done.

With so many things ‘out to get’ our hair, just keeping it frizz-free and vaguely manageable from day to day is an effort. The prospect of attaining any sort of smooth silky condition seems unlikely.

But there is hope. This winter signals the perfect time to initiate a dedicated and committed hair-care routine. Investing time, patience and energy in your locks means that you can be rewarded with glossy lengths of Rapunzel-esque proportions.

The main problem we all face, especially at this time of year, is the damage caused by the elements. Harsh weather conditions outside and centrally heated rooms inside sap moisture from the hair, leaving it dry, split and unsightly.

But what makes it far worse is the damage caused by trying to achieve a smooth finish when we reach for the straighteners and turn up the heat. It’s a quick fix for hair now, but in the long run it’s a big problem.

Regular use of styling tools weakens the hair, causing it to split and break. Applying a good quality heat protecting mist onto your lengths does help to limit damage, but the bottom line is that any intense heat isn’t a good thing. So cut back where you can.

Blow-drying is undeniably essential for adding lift, volume and shape to your tresses, but unfortunately can prove to be as damaging as any other heated tool. It’s essential to dry on a cool heat setting and always allow hair to ‘towel-dry’ for as long as possible beforehand.

Be extra careful with wet hair, as it’s at its weakest. Using a good quality hairbrush will ensure easy styling - particularly natural bristle brushes, as these will be extra gentle and encourage shine.

Investing in quality products from your hairdresser may be expensive but will certainly have a lasting impact. It’s always best to seek professional advice on establishing a tailored product plan for your hair.

Although most come with a hefty price tag, protein-rich shampoos and conditioners are excellent at re-building the structure of your hair and creating strength and shine.

It’s easy to become cynical about products and it’s certainly true that a lot of money can be wasted on them, but find the one that’s right for you and you’ll never go back.

Cont’d ….

We all know that great hair is the best accessory

you can ever have, so that’s why it’s so important

to keep it in tip-top condition and looking fabu-

lous. For most of us though, this is easier said than

done.

By Helen Jane Taylor


What’s more, better products need only be used sparingly as they are packed full of rich ingredients, so they last a long time and can offer better value for money.

Good health is essential for good hair. We all feel run-down at this time of year and with the annual bouts of colds and flu ready to strike, hair can become dull, lifeless and lacking in the nutrients required to look its silky and shiny best.

Stocking up on vitamins, fresh fruit and vegetables, not to mention protein rich foods, lots of omega 3 and sources of iron, all go a long way to nourish the hair from the inside out. It takes around three months to see the effect of a healthy diet on your hair, but the results are fantastic and well worth the wait, so be patient.

A healthy head of hair is the starting point that everyone needs to make the most of their colour, cut or style. So transform yours now and never worry about a bad hair day again.

Full range of Hair and Beauty treatments including Electrolysis

and Holistic therapy

50% Discount with Junior Stylist

Call for Special Offers

Gift Vouchers Available Sun Beds

Beauty & Spray Tanning

Gift Vouchers Available

Call for Special Offers

Ideal Christmas Gifts

Designer Leathers Est. 1987

8 Queens Street, Peterborough.

Tel: 01733 348917

Stockists of Men’s and Ladies’

Leather and Sheepskin Jackets and large range of Handbags and accessories

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W hen I first heard about ‘CACI ULTRA’ - non surgical face and body lift, my first thoughts

were, does it really work?

Well, I thought I would have a go and made my way to Pure Health & Beauty in Glapthorn, nr. Oundle, a 15 minute drive, for a trial treatment. It was a

beautiful day and I found the drive a pleasant, relaxing experience. The sa-lon is based in a picturesque rural area.

Before arriving at the salon I was a little nervous not knowing what to expect. When I did arrive at Pure Health & Beauty, I was greeted by Jayne the owner and Becky the Beauty therapist and was immediately put at ease. As we discussed the treatment and what it would entail, I knew I was in good

hands. We went through a thorough medical questionnaire to make sure I was suitable for the treatment.

The treatment comes in four stages:

1. Ultrasonic Peeling - this cutting edge

alternative to micro-dermabrasion gives an instantly clearer, smoother and healthier complexion.

2. Microcurrent - this works to firm and

tone sagging facial muscles to give a more defined facial contour.

3. Ultrasound - this is used to stimulate blood supply to the skin, thus boosting hydration levels.

4. Wrinkle Comb & Light Therapy - this is completely safe, painless and non-invasive that instantly ‘plump out’ wrin-kles and fine lines.

The whole session was painless and sur-

prisingly very relaxing.

After just the one treatment, I could

definitely see a difference. However, I have been told that after approx. 10 treatments there would be a dramatic, visible result - and all without the need for surgery!!!

I enjoyed my experience at Pure Health and Beauty and will definitely be mak-ing another visit very soon. If you fancy a relaxing, pampering experience in beautiful, luxurious surroundings, this is the place to visit. Hurry and book

NOW - some days in December are already fully booked.

In addition to this unique and latest pio-neering treatment, Pure Health & Beauty also offer all beauty and holistic treatments from waxing to reflexology in this beautiful, relaxing salon.

Also, if you are looking for the perfect

Christmas gift, you can find some great

gifts presented in a lovely gift box for all

ages starting at £5. Gift Vouchers are

also available.

For all treatments and prices call

Jayne or Becky on

01832 272310

Pure Health and Beauty,

The Old Stables, Church Farm,

Main Street, Glapthorne, Oundle,

Peterborough, PE8 5BE

CACI ULTRA Non Surgical Face and Body Lifting


‘CACI ULTRA’ ‘Non Surgical Face & Body Lifting’

The facial treatment used by the celebrities

This is a unique system that lifts the face by toning

the muscle, smoothing away fine lines and preventing

sagging skin. The beauty of the CACI Non-Surgical

Facial is that it is actually a pleasant relaxing Treatment.

It sends tiny electrical impulses and signals that help

to deeply cleanse the skin, stimulate muscle tone

and enhance skin. The CACI ULTRA

• Lifts and tones the facial muscle

• Rejuvenates the skin by plumping skin and smoothing

away fine lines, wrinkles and prevents skin sagging

• Reduces pigmentation

• Heals inflamed acne skin

• Heals and fades scar tissue, stretch marks, eczema,

and acne scarring

• Skin Peeling Programme

• Buttock Lift & Cellulite Reduction

• Bust Lift

• Stomach Toning

FIRST TREATMENT JUST £45

You will see a visible result from just one treatment and a

significant difference following a course. This is the

alternative answer to Cosmetic Surgery.

TEL: 01832 272310 We offer all beauty & Holistic Treatments Pure Health & Beauty Church Farm, Glapthorn, PE8 5BE, Tel: 01832 272310

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Travel

Mljet in the south is wild and unspoilt, two thirds of the island covered in forest. The name means ‘honey isle’ and some claim this is where the nymph Calypso kept Ulysses spellbound for seven years. A few fishing villages are sprinkled along the shore while part of the island is protected by a National Park. There are two lovely saltwater lakes, shimmering turquoise and blue, and shaded trails fragrant with pi nes. Als o acc essed from D u b r o v n i k i s t h e E l a p h i t e archipelago, a haven of pine forests and olive groves. Only three of the islands are inhabited, including Lopud, famous for sands, rare in Dalmatia, and Kolocep, barely 300 residents but claiming seven pre-Romanesque churches.

Slightly further out into the Adriatic, Vis is the last inhabited Croatian island before Italy, with mountains rising to nearly 2000 feet and vineyards spreading in fertile valleys. Set in central Dalmatia, Vis boasts some of the best wine in the country, such as the red Plava and the honey-coloured Vugava, excellent with freshly-caught fish or lobster. The island has two small townships, Vis, where a medley of architecture reflects a turbulent past and Komiza, where boats head for the romantic Blue Lagoon on nearby Bisevo.

Of course, you could spend a whole day sailing through this enchanting maze without landing at all, gazing at dolphins pirouetting in the waves and rugged mountains towering on the mainland, but when the boat approaches Hvar, even the most jaded traveller is keen to explore.

Havr greets you with the fairytale town of Jelsa, all donkey and cycle rides, fishing nets drying in the alleyways, rose gardens, sunflowers, waterside restaurants and pastel-hued Venetian palaces dipping their toes in the sea. The fragrance of lavender lingers on the square and now and then a whiff of Croatian folklore echoes under the parasols. It’s well worth leaving the crowds to wander through the lanes for a glimpse of local life and to the chapel on the hillock for the breath-taking panorama.

From the resort of Baska Voda, it’s just under two hours to Hvar but the return trip includes a stop on Brac, the largest island in central Dalmatia, world famous for the local stone used to build the White House in Washington. Bol is a pretty little town with red roofs and white walls nestling around the harbour. It’s a couple of miles to the beach, by land train or on foot, along a shaded promenade where souvenir stalls sell lace and Brac stone turned into clocks or candle holders. Finally you reach the long broad spit of the Golden Cape, jutting out into the sea, a favourite spot for windsurfers and sun worshippers. The pebbles are as white as the stone and the water is beautifully clear but in the distance the galleon beckons, ready to conclude the cruise in time for a perfect Adriatic sunset.

By Solange Hando

C roatia is fringed with over 1000 islands, an amazing sight, especially from the air

- lush emerald green, long, thin or perfectly circular, bordered by white cliffs

and beaches, crisscrossed by tiny ribbons of road that seem to lead to no-

where. One could spend a week or more sailing through this romantic seascape but

stay in one of the glorious Dalmatian resorts and you can cruise for a day on a nostal-

gic galleon, dropping anchor here and there to explore a few of these offshore gems.

Croatia Sail to the islands


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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

Firework Advice for Pet Owners

Fireworks commonly cause stress and worry to pets, as well as to their owners trying to ensure the well being of them. So here’s our guide to help you and your furry friends prepare for firework festivities.

• Your pet is likely to feel safer if you’re around so don’t leave them alone.

• It’s important to keep pets inside once the fireworks start, so plan ahead and make sure any exercise and toileting is out of the way in good time.

• Allow enough time for natural products available from your vets such as DAP sprays, diffusers and collars, or medi-cines, to take effect.

• Keep your garden gate and doors shut, and make sure your pet is microchipped and wearing their collar and tag just in case they bolt in fear and escape.

• Don’t over fuss, this may indicate to them that there is indeed something to be frightened of.

• Close the curtains and turn up the tv or radio nice and loud.

• Make sure there’s a cosy place where your pet can hide and feel secure. Of-ten dogs will appreciate a den created under the kitchen table, a blanket on

the floor behind the sofa or if they were crate trained, their crate.

• Distract pets with their favourite game, toy or a treat just before and during fire-works.

• It’s important not to punish any signs of stress or fear and remember to stay calm yourself.

Unfortunately firework parties are not con-fined to one evening and depending on your location it can be an ongoing prob-lem at this time of year. If you would like any advice, then please ask a member of staff at your local Vets who will be happy to offer further advice.

Monthly Tips for your Pet


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JOE PASQUALE CONTINUES HIS

TOURING MARATHON at

Stamford Corn Exchange on Friday 18th November

F un and laughter is certainly the name of the game on Joe

Pasquale’s 2011 PULL MY FINGER

tour. Having recently completed the Virgin London Marathon in aid of Diabe-tes UK, the irrepressible Joe Pasquale will be embarking on the Autumn leg of his PULL MY FINGER tour from 1 October 2011.

Joe is on a personal mission to cheer everyone up and put a smile on people’s faces and his PULL MY FINGER show will

do just that! Packed with hilarious rou-tines, performed at breakneck pace, and a cacophony of props, including the strangely titled ‘Cheese Corner’, PULL MY FINGER will also feature Joe’s hapless sidekick Raynard who often appears in various forms of ‘discreet undress’. Packed with fun for all the family, PULL MY FINGER will have them laughing in the aisles and hopefully with the non-stop laughter, the only gaseous emissions dur-ing the show will be carbon dioxide!

Following his ESP tour in 2010 and Panto-mime appearance as Muddles in Sleep-ing Beauty at the Birmingham Hippo-drome, Joe spent the early part of 2011 getting in shape for what was one of the biggest challenges of his life, the Virgin London Marathon. Being crowned King of the Jungle in 2004 has had a cathartic effect on Joe’s lifestyle and has seen him go on to overcome a deep-seated fear of flying and qualify as a pilot; fulfill a life-time ambition to revisit his education and start studying with the Open University for a Degree in Geoscience; take up boxing and then take up marathon running. The experience was fantastic and Joe com-pleted the course in 5 hours 22 minutes – no mean achievement for a man whose only experience of running had been from one side of the stage to the other during his action-packed performances.

So, why not let Joe Pasquale pull your

finger this year!

www.joepasquale.com

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

PLEASE CONTACT

Stamford Corn Exchange

Tel: 01780 766455


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Motors

By James Baggott, editor of Car Dealer Magazine (CarDealerMag.co.uk)

Ford Ka – from £300 Cheap to buy, run and fix and there’s thousands on the road to choose from. Even models with air conditioning and CD players can be had for under a grand, but keep an eye out for rust under the sills, behind the bumpers and around the fuel filler cap. And buy the latest one you can afford.

Fiat Cinquecento – from £400 Made famous by TV show The Inbetweeners, this little city car wasn’t Simon’s motor of choice without good reason. It’s extremely cheap to run and insurance won’t be too painful either. Don’t expect much in the way of equipment and remember these Fiats can be a little unreliable, so budget for repairs.

Citroen C1 – from £2,700 This Citroen is the sister car of the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo – not much changes apart from the badge. It’s good to drive and being relatively new it’s one of the safest options. However, insurance will be a bit more expensive than others and you’ll be hard pressed to find one with air con. Fuel economy will make up for the lack of equipment, but they are still pricey.

Toyota Yaris – from £750 One of the most bulletproof models if you want to avoid running repairs, a Yaris is a sensible choice. They’re roomy inside and if you can stretch to a diesel variant, trips to fuel stations will be relatively infrequent. Insurance costs are surprisingly affordable and it’s a safe option, but prices can reflect that.

Peugeot 106 – from £300 They can be picked up for next to nothing and with a choice of engines and trims to suit most budgets, a 106 is a tempting option. Most are a bit basic, but they’re entertaining to drive and reasonably affordable to insure. However, they’re not known for their reliability so try and buy one with service history and have it checked over before handing over your cash.

Finally, a couple of tips if you’re buying your first car: Always take someone with you who knows what they’re looking at, even – and don’t laugh – if that means your parents. Have the car checked over by a mechanic too – it’s often worth half an hour’s labour in a garage to save you big bills. And for more expensive cars fork out for an HPI check to ensure it’s not stolen. Happy hunting!

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P ASSING your driving test is one of the best feelings in the world – but the joy of finally getting your licence can quickly disappear when it comes to finding a car. Astronomical insurance costs can put many models out of the reach of teenagers, but don’t despair too much – there are options out there.

You need to accept the fact that insurance is going to cost you more than the car, but you can help cut the price by taking a Pass Plus course or asking to be added to your

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If that sounds too challenging there are new insurance schemes that place a black box in your car to monitor your driving style and charge you accordingly – this can be a great way of cutting premiums.

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Peterborough city centre? At Sacrewell Farm of course!

Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Well the Farm’s new Craft & Gift Fair, to be held on 5th November and 3rd De-cember, means there’s never been a bet-ter time to stock up on some great pre-sents in time for Christmas!

Visitors can choose from a wonderful se-lection of gifts and goodies, including hand-made jewellery and bespoke pre-sents. In addition to this there will be

home-baked cakes (including diabetic and gluten-free varieties), craft supplies, and framed embroideries. You can even discover the art of glass bead making!

Sacrewell Farm’s Craft & Gift Fair will be held on the first Saturday of every month. The barn doors open at 10am and it’s free entry to the Fair and free parking.

In addition to this, there’s free entry to the Three Little Ducks Shop with its wide array of children’s toys, gift sets, and delect-ables, while the Stables Restaurant offers tasty home-cooked lunches, cakes, and beverages.

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I f you want a garden boundary that looks good and is green in all senses of the word, then you can’t go far wrong with a hedge. Hedges are generally

grown from container-grown plants (bought at any time of year, with well-established root system and living in a pot) or from ‘bare root’ plants which are perfect bought at this time of year and planted straight away. Bare root hedging is not an option available for every type of plant. Some garden cen-tres offer it, but generally for the freshest plants and widest selection you’re better going to a hedging specialist nursery. These plants are often quite small, but great value and soon romp away, providing you with a low-cost good looking hedge.

So which should you choose? Here are some of which I’m especially fond:

Hornbeam: This deciduous tree makes great classic hedging and in the autumn leaves turn an attractive bright yellow. It’s long-lived and once established makes a good hedge for roosting birds. It’s easy to keep trimmed and dense, its only downside being few leaves remain in winter. Does well in sun or part shade.

Beech: A tough and hardy deciduous tree that makes a great hedge. Great kept neatly clipped for a for-mal look. Although it does shed its leaves, they turn a wonderful tan-brown towards the end of autumn and a high percentage remain on the plants until new leaves appear in springtime.

Native Hedging (including hawthorn, wild rose, guilder

rose, blackthorn): Perfect for a more rural look with lots of wildlife. Native hedging is often available as a

GARDENING

mixed selection of suitable plants, all the above planted randomly along the hedge line make a great mixed deciduous hedge which will provide shelter, nesting sites and nectar from the attractive flowers and food from the various hips and berries.

Yew: Perfect for a more formal hedging. It’s evergreen and its narrow dark green leaves make a great backdrop for plants within the garden. Unlike most other evergreen hedging, if it’s allowed to grow out of hand, it does respond well to being cut back quite hard. Avoid damp sites and remember that al-though the end result looks great, this is one of the slower growing hedging plants.

Prunus laurocerasus: Also known as the cherry laurel, it’s a large-leafed evergreen which forms a very good, dense hedge. It pro-duces small, pretty white flowers, but if you clip the hedge regu-larly you rarely see many of them. The leaves are a light, glossy green, avoiding the som-bre feeling some evergreen hedges can bring.


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Berberis including B.darwinii: Another very dense and attractive hedge, deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen depending on which you choose. Berberis has plenty of spines too so is often used in ‘defensive’ planting. The flowers are small but very pretty in shades of orange and yellow. Avoid very wet soils.

Euonymus japonica: A great hedging plant with evergreen leaves, many with attractive variegations bringing extra colour and interest to the boundary. Avoid a wet soil and choose a sunny or partly shaded spot, making sure that the soil does not become too dry in summer.

Photinia x fraseri: This evergreen shrub makes an interesting hedge and if you choose a

variety such as ‘Red Robin’, you can enjoy flamboyant red patches of colour throughout the hedge in the spring as new growth is won-derfully coloured. Does best in a fertile soil with plenty of sun or part shade.

Whichever of these fantastic options takes

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• Plant container grown hedging plants

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• Plant bare-root hedging at any time that it is available, mainly late autumn to late winter or very early spring.

• Prepare the ground by forking in bulky or-ganic matter such as garden compost, bagged compost or well-rotted manure.

• Most hedging is best planted with each plant about 45cm (18in) apart along the row. For a denser hedge plant in two stag-gered rows, each row about 30-45cm apart.

• Don’t forget to keep the young hedge properly pruned – if left to grow it alone, it’ll rarely become good and dense.

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The event was the latest in a series of monthly lunches being hosted by Council-lor Thacker MBE during her year as Peter-borough's first citizen.

Residents received a lunch and unlimited tea and coffee for under £5. The lunch was paid for out of a donation from Waitrose. Proceeds from the lunches go to the Mayor's charities which are ‘Find a

cure for Alex - Kidney Research’ in Peter-borough and ‘Royal British Legion Women's Section’.

Councillor Thacker MBE said: "These lunches are a great way for people to spend their lunch hour or take a break from shopping, either alone or with friends and family. A different lunch will be served each month and there will always be an option for vegetarians.

"The previous lunches have been well at-tended and people have commented on the quality of the food and how tasty it is. Not only will you go away feeling full-up, but you'll also have contributed towards two very worthwhile causes."

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tax year ended 5 April 2012. You must therefore

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2012. As you are registering as self employed,

the form you need to complete is HM Revenue &

Customs form CWF1.

You will also need to pay Class 2 National Insur-

ance which is only £2.50 per week for 2011/12 so

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Although you have some time before you need to

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BOOK REVIEW

I Know Why the Caged Bird

Sings by Maya Angelou

An incredible story about the transformation of a quiet racism victim into a self-assured and confident young woman. Maya Angelou tells the tale of her coming-of-age in awful circumstances, but finds strength in the birth of her son to discover her inner voice and passion for independence.

Bad Blood by Lorna Sage

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A Child Called It

by Dave Pelzer

One of the most famous titles depicting a shattered childhood, this is the horrific story

of a boy referred to by his alcoholic mother as ‘an it’ and who suffered at her hands years of horrific abuse and sadistic torture. Not a pleasant or an easy read, but nonetheless fascinating.

A Kestrel for a Knave

by Barry Hines

Life is tough for Billy Casper; brought up in a Yorkshire mining village, mistreated at home and in trouble at school. But life takes on a new meaning when he finds a kestrel and rears him as his pet ‘Kes’. Sad, intense and touching, this novel

conjures inspiration and awe through the eyes of an unlikely protagonist.

Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

This may be yet another account of a tortured childhood, but as a brilliantly-written memoir the tale is uplifting and told with humour and strength. Raised in a less-than-loving family, the author describes her upbringing faced with poverty, abuse & neglect, yet she writes with seeming acceptance and compels the reader from start to finish.

Breaking Night by Liz Murray

Born to an addict father and a mother who spent most of her daughter’s childhood in and out of a mental institute, Liz Murray ended up on the streets of New York at the tender age of 15. Desperate to salvage her life from turning into that of her parents, the author recounts her tale of how she enrolled in school, achieved a scholarship from the New York Times and went on to graduate from Harvard. A truly inspirational read.

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Recent years have seen a massive rise in the popularity of books depicting tortured childhoods - and although this may not be the happiest of subjects, many of these titles are fascinating, well-written and extremely emotive. This month, to celebrate Children in Need, we’ve put together a selection of the best books in this genre.


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HUMOUR

I grew up in a small village on the River Thames. From an early age, my grandfather told me

that if I could find a way to be paid for doing the things I loved most, I'd be happy.

He was right. I count myself extremely lucky because, some years on, I am in the fortunate position of making a living as a musician and writer.

These days I live in a leafy suburb of London, which in many ways isn't that different from the village where I spent my childhood. There's a strong sense of community here and residents take great pride in the state of their neighbourhood.

At least, they do most of the time. In recent weeks, something happened in this leafy suburb that would never have happened in my cosy village on the Thames. People started rioting.

Some have suggested that we, Society At Large, are to blame for this, since we have failed to instill a sense of self-worth in our nation’s youth. I’m sure this is the case for many of the troublemakers, but certainly not all of them. Some seemed comically blasé about their involvement. I heard two young girls who’d found the time, whilst wreaking lawless havoc on the streets, to exchange pleasantries with a BBC radio presenter. Name another quintessentially British activity where the participants stop halfway through for light refreshment and a leisurely chat with the BBC...? That’s right - cricket. The police may as well have been handing out cucumber sandwiches.

It’s worth mentioning too that the girls were merrily sozzled on stolen booze. And what were they drinking? White Lightning? Special Brew? No. A bottle of rosé. Is this really the kind of image that a young rioter in the prime of their malfeasance wants to project to the world? I should think it’s near impossible to rampage the streets with any sense of menace when you're also sipping on

a nice cold glass of Ernest & Julio Gallo. Interestingly enough, whilst the Carphone

Warehouse, Currys and TK Maxx got a right pasting, Waterstones and the Jamie Oliver shop weren’t touched. So it seems that although a glass of white grenache is an essential element in the modern miscreant's arsenal, an anniversary edition of The Unbearable Lightness Of Being and a bottle of vanilla fig balsamic vinegar are not.

The prevailing sentiment during the aftermath was that a worrying percentage of our young people are growing up without hope. We teach them that Money Equals Success but then make it quite clear that they’re never going to have any because there are no jobs and if they want to go to university to make themselves more employable they’ll first need to sell all their organs to medical science. Twice.

Now, my grandfather lives in Scotland and he's had a double-hip replacement so it's unrealistic to expect him to run around the country spreading his simple but meaningful message to all the children of Great Britain like some kind of mad Glaswegian Santa. I can, however, do my duty as a grandson and pass it on. You can, and should, pursue your dreams. And if you don't have a dream, find one and pursue that. Take it from me, it’s actually a lot more fun than hawking plasma tellies out of your local Dixons, and you’re much less likely to end up with an ASBO.

Chris plays piano in South London power-pop band The Lightyears. Read more of Chris' blogs and tour diaries at www.TheLightyears.com.

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D id you notice how much chillier it is all of a sudden? No, neither

did I. But, more out of habit than for any practical reason, I lit the fire any-way.

The habit goes back to my child-hood. I grew up in an enormous draughty old house with nothing as new-fangled as central heating but with an open fire in almost every room. (A couple of the bedrooms had gas fires but they were so ancient that daring to light them would have been a leap of faith too great to risk.) And I can tell you from a lot of personal experience that in practical terms at least, open fires are more trouble than they’re worth.

Only the drawing room and parlour fires were lit regularly: cleaning the grates, bring-ing in the kindling and coal, and laying the fires was my chore every morning from the age of about eight. It wasn’t a big chore, but having to go out into the dark damp night to refill the coal-scuttles was a constant source of resentment. Bedrooms, thankfully, were unheated and freezing, since in those days we believed in warm beds in cold rooms: quilts, blankets, thick flannel pyjamas and, for the feeblest, hot water bottles supplied the place of radiators perfectly adequately.

It wasn’t a big chore – certainly not as annoying as trying to wash up Sunday lunch with a hot water system that didn’t actually produce hot water; and I wouldn’t have minded it if the open fires had actually heated the rooms they were meant to heat. But they didn’t.

The house was over 150 years old, and so were its doors and windows. All the fires did was suck the cold night air through the cracks and gaps in door and window frames to cre-ate howling draughts. If you sat near enough to the fire your front would roast while your rear froze. The hearthrugs could actually be observed progressing worm-wise towards the

fireplaces as the draught got underneath them.

To add insult to injury, the fires also man-aged to deposit a fine layer of ash on every horizontal surface while covering the sur-rounding floors with a crunchy paving of coal dust. Not so bad on bare boards, but the ruin of any carpet.

And yet I wouldn’t be without one. We don’t need one: our central heating works fine. We’re toasty, and the fire might only be lit on Christmas Day (which is also the only time of year when the old kitchen clock is wound). Because the point about a real fire is that it is beautiful.

Not only does it cast a cheery glow throughout the whole room (whether your own sitting-room or, preferably, the bar of your favourite pub), it also repays close in-spection. Flames writhe and flicker; sparks fly amid loud cracks and sputters; hissing jets flare from gas pockets within the coal; logs create intriguing caves of embers that change colour as you watch; and the blaze subsides to create a hypnotic pool into which you stare entranced exactly as your cave-man ancestors did millennia ago. With all this going on, who needs TV?

So, open fires are a difficult to clean, time-consuming to lay and have to be regularly topped up with coal and wood. They’re not that efficient at actually warming the room, but they do make it dirty. Who cares though? It’s November – buy some logs now!


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Some hints and tips for bonfire night…

It’s bonfire night; it’s here again, enjoy the celebrations,

And remember – that the evening might bring trials and tribulations,

There are hints and tips a-plenty though, so take a little time,

To read the following missive, and all will turn out fine,

When you build your family bonfire, you must use some common sense,

Don’t light it, then find out you’ve built it too close to a fence,

And when it’s dark, vital instructions might be hard to figure out,

But it’s not a good idea to get your pocket lighter out,

On occasion, lighting fireworks seems to take a certain knack,

If it doesn’t light the first time, don’t be tempted to go back,

Your face could end up blackened; your ears could be no more,

You could end up with bald patches where they never were before,

And finally don’t be tempted, to keep fireworks in your pocket,

Or it won’t just be the firework, that will take off like a rocket… ©Jan Jack’s Perfect Verse 2011

www.perfectverse.co.uk

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SCORPIO OCT. 24 - NOV. 22

It is your birthday month and the focus is on finances and new ways of bring-ing in extra income. This is a good month to let innovative plans and

ideas take shape, as you should feel energetic enough to dispose of old habits that hold you back. Partnerships are also favoured with opti-mistic Jupiter in Taurus.

SAGITTARIUS NOV. 23 - DEC. 21

Communicative Mercury and romantic Venus are both in your sign this month; you should feel at the top of your game. Your ruler, the optimistic and

expansive Jupiter, favours the work sector of your chart. New prospects could arrive now, particu-larly after the 10th as energetic Mars reaches dynamic new heights.

CAPRICORN DEC. 22 - JAN. 20

Friendships and relationships are highly favoured during November. Expansive Jupiter in Taurus expands your circle & could bring romance knocking on your

door! Adventure and travel are in the spotlight after the 10th as dynamic Mars stirs up your restless

side and you start to yearn for broader horizons.

AQUARIUS JAN. 21 - FEB. 18

Neptune has returned to your sign for a few months and this may mean that unfinished business has to be sorted out now. Groups, clubs & involvement

with new networks are of particular interest and as Mars changes sign on the 11th you are drawn to working together with interesting new people.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

Your ruling planet Neptune has dipped back into Aquarius until February 2012. Far from bringing more confusion into your life, used properly this move could

bring opportunities to expand your horizons both intellectually and spiritually. It is time to acquire the knowledge and wisdom that you need.

ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20

November is an exciting month for Aries, Venus and Mercury are in opti-mistic Sagittarius and they both illumi-nate the sector of your chart con-

cerned with further education, adventure and travel. On the 11th, dynamic Mars moves into hard working Virgo and brings a new perspective to your plans.

TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21

.Money and finances are the focus

of the month for Taureans. Always concerned with resources, this month brings new energy and a fresh per-

spective on all things to do with funds and as-sets. As dynamic Mars moves to the most crea-tive part of your chart new ideas and plans start to emerge.

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21

Relationships and partnerships are the main focus for Gemini this month. Romantic Venus your ruler Mercury are both in freedom loving Sagitta-

rius. This could heighten your need for inde-pendence and free expression; any claustro-phobic or restrictive relationships will have to be examined now.

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22

November brings your work & career zone into the spotlight. The planetary emphasis is in freedom, review all those areas where you feel restricted

and unappreciated. After the 10th, dynamic Mars in diligent Virgo assists with communication and enables you to get what you desire.

LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 23

Make the most of energetic Mars in your sign until the 10th. You courage and self-confidence should have grown considerably during the last

months and now you can put what you have learned into practice. Love and romance take on a new perspective this month as Venus shines her favourable light on you.

VIRGO AUG. 24 - SEPT. 22 With energetic Mars in your sign from the 11th this can turn out to be the month where you could achieve anything that you have set your

heart on. Optimistic Jupiter in fellow earth sign Taurus also bestows a new aura of confidence and self-assurance and the 18th is particularly advantageous for success.

LIBRA SEPT. 23 - OCT. 23

Task master Saturn is still advancing through your sign and demands that you seek a better balance in all areas

of your life. Communication is highly favoured this month and you’ll find an entirely new way of getting your message across. Do it in diplomatic Libran style and you are sure to succeed.

For November 2011 - By Astrologer Christine Chalklin


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Spot the Difference

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Puzzle Answers

Quick Crossword

Kids Puzzle Sums: 24, 41, 11

Number Square: 6, 8 and 8, 2 6, 1, 6, 7 and 2 6, 2 2, 4, 4 0, 1

Sudoku

Wordsearch Hidden Phrase: Our bodies are apt to be our autobiographies. Frank Gillette Burgess

Across: 1 Impact, 4 Tender, 9 Station, 10 Tells, 11 Sleep, 12 Reaches, 13 Introduc-ing, 18 Article, 20 Motor, 22 Above, 23 Treated, 24 Assist, 25 Stalls. Down: 1 Insist, 2 Plane, 3 Crisper, 5 Extra, 6 Dolphin, 7 Resist, 8 Ingredients, 14 Nations, 15 Comment, 16 Ba-

nana, 17 Grades, 19

Chess, 21 Total.

Spot the Difference 1. Mouth changed 2. Bird on the car 3. Sun 4. Zipper gone 5. Teeth missing 6. Balloon 7. Track missing 8. Ladies hand 9. Hair colour 10. Pattern gone


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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.

December November 3rd Sue Ryder - Thorpe Hall Hospice Glamour Galore - A chance to buy clothes, bags, jewellery, cosmetics and gifts which can’t be found on the high street. Tel: 330060

3rd and 5th The cresset Theatre Absolute 80’s

Dig out your drain pipe jeans, ra-ra skirts, leg

warmers and ‘Don Johnson’ jackets as Emcee

Productions presents ‘Absolute 80s’.

The Cresset, will be home to a cabaret night

to remember. Tel. 704303

11th & 13th The East of England Showground The East of England Christmas Festival returns this year. Featuring hundreds of trade stands providing a perfect opportunity to purchase wonderful Christmas gifts and decorations. For further information call 234451 or visit www.eoechristmasfestival.co.uk

13th Pigeon Farm Happy Clays Pottery Painting and Crafts morning Come along and get those extra special Christmas pre-

sents made-totally original gifts for Grandma or Daddy. Paint a bauble for your tree - something to reassure for years to come!

15th @ 7.30pm to 9pm Peterborough Museum Ghost Walk - explore the city’s spooky side! Find out about phantom monks, a slaughtered cava-lier and even a ghostly lorry. Call 452336

26th @ 7.30pm The Cresset Theatre

The Drifters - one of the biggest selling group of all time will be performing new material alongside the group’s greatest hits. For more information call 265705

27th November to 24th December Nene Valley Railway - Santa Special For more information tel: 01780 784444 or visit www.nvr.org.uk

1st to 14th Burghley House, Stamford Crafts for Christmas For more details 01780 752451

4th Pigeon Farm Christmas Fayre -This will be the fourth year we shall hold this very popular event. For more details call 271020

5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, 19th & 20th December Pigeon Farm - Breakfast with Santa

Families book a table in the restaurant where they eat a delicious cooked breakfast. The festive atmosphere is complete when Santa arrives and sits in his rocking chair by the roaring log fire and meets the children, have a chat and give them a pre-Christmas present. Book now and secure your place. For more details call 271020.

8th December To 8th January

Key Theatre

Aladdin Pantomime

For further details call 207239

13th to 23rd (plus 6 more dates)

The Cresset Theatre

Cinderella - Panto is back at the Cresset with a bang this Christmas as the magical story of a beautiful girl meeting her handsome prince comes to life in the classic tale of Cinderella. Tel: 265705

16th @ 7.30pm

Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Concert

Join us for this year’s Christmas Concert and be a part of hundreds of voices singing carols in the perfect surroundings of our glorious Ca-thedral. For further details call tel. 452336

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Seasonal Events

For Orton Library call 01733 864296 or email ortonlibrary@vivacity-

peterborough.com

Orton Library, Orton Goldhay

Opening Times:

Monday & Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm

Tuesday 10.00am - 2.00pm Wednesday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Thursday 10.00am - 7.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 3.00pm

Events:

Computer Taster Session

Every Wednesday and Friday 10.30am - 12pm Everything you need to know to get you using a computer including how to email and surf the web.

Silver Surfers Sessions

Every Monday from 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Drop in to find out more or call us.

Junior Reading Groups Meet monthly at 3.45pm various dates. For further information call Tel. 864296

Adult Reading Groups Meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 10am and last Thursday at 5.45pm.

Rhymetime Every Mondays at 10.30-11am

Story-Times for under fives Have fun listening to stories, sticking and colouring. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10 am to 10.30am,

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE

Your Local Library Times & Regular

Events Family Craft

Events

Come along to our drop in session and make patchwork

paper decorations, seasonal finger pup-pets and other winter characters inspired by stories. Ages 6-11 years. 3rd December at 10.30am to 12.30pm

For more details call Orton Library

Santa’s Letter Why not post your letter to Santa at Orton library where Santa’s helpers will collect them. Santa has been busy getting presents ready for children all over the world, but he still has time to send a per-sonalised reply. We will have a special post box and reply letters can be col-lected the next time they visit the library.

Starting from Saturday 3rd December.

Replies can be collected up to Friday

23rd December, within normal open-

ing hours. There is no charge for this

service.

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P.E.P. Heating & Plumbing Property Maintenance Jade Building Services KP Home Improvements Ltd. Paul Irving Painting & Dec. Rodney Hall Plastering Psychic Medium

Angelite Restaurants/Pubs/Takeaways

Antonino’s Pizzeria Lakeside Café Matley Take-away Riva The Cherry Tree The Haycock Hotel The White Swan Roofing Ascot Roofing Seamstress

Barbara Sew-In Shopping Centre/Store

Londis Orton Superstore Rivergate Shopping Centre Taxis

White Knight Cars Ltd. Tilers & Tiles Supply Paul Smith Ceramics Upton Ceramics Trade Associations

Safelocaltrades.com Veterinary Practice

Vet Savers Wedding Venues

The Haycock Hotel Windows, Doors & Cons.

Profile Windows & Conservatory

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LM Carpentry & Joinery Green-Wheel Carpentry Chiropodist

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Carpet & Upholstery Clinic Stainbusters Complete Clean Xtreme Clean Clearance Outlets D & M Clearance Computers Services

Progressive Computer Craft & Haberdashery

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Jazzercise Domestic Appliances

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ProLawnCare Scenic Gardens Tom Smith Garden Design Wyndham Landscapes Gifts and Flowers

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