the viewer peterborough september 2011

1 Please mention The Viewer when responding to adverts

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

September 2011

Your local guide to local businesses

2

- Experienced Tradesman —————————

- Fully Insured —————————

- Work Guaranteed ————————— - Local & Reliable

Traditionally home-reared & locally sourced meat & poultry at affordable prices - specialist cuts to order!

Come in and see our range of Daily Specials Offers.

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

Helpston Heath, Peterborough. PE6 7EL www.willowbrookfarmshop.co.uk

Why not visit and relax in our 17th century converted grain store and sample the delights of

Senior Citizen Days: Wednesday & Thursday - Farm House Breakfast £3.99 9am to 11.30am Main Meals £5, Pudding £2.50 - 12 to 2.30pm

Group Bookings Available - up to 30 people - Excellent location for walking parties

Tea Shop serving delicious simple food made from high quality local ingredients at very reasonable price

Also, Professional Hog Roast and outside catering service available with marquee if required Please call 07718971900

WILLOW BROOK

FARM SHOP & TRADITIONAL BUTCHERS AND GRANARY CAFE

15 mins

from Hampton!

Willow Brook

Farm Shop

Better for

your pocket

Open: Tuesday to Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday 8.30am - 5pm &

Sunday 9am - 4pm

Special Offer - September only Tuesday to Friday at 2.30pm to 3.30pm - Tea and Scones for 2 only £5 with this advert


IMAGE BEAUTY HAIR DESIGN FOR HIM & FOR HER

A purpose designed building to

create a fresh new space for

Hair & Beauty

20% Discount For your first visit on all services including colour except products

Bring this advert and enjoy a professional and friendly service Valid until 18th November 2011

The Viewer

A brand new

Hair & Beauty Salon NOW open

All Hair Treatments available

Bridal Packages

Manicures and Pedicures (more beauty treatments coming soon)

Ample Free Parking

Open 7 Days a Week

Tel: 01733 390620 Studio No. 4, No. 4 Matley Centre, Orton Brimbles,

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. PE2 5YQ Email: [email protected] Web: www.studion4.com

We carry a wide range of products: L’Oreal Professional ~ Paul Mitchel ~ American Crew ~ Tigi ~ Leighton Denny ~ Redken

4

Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in

the printing of an advert. All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in the publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. The Viewer does not officially endorse any advertising

material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise - without the prior consent of the publisher.

Editor: Ellie Melillo

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

Summer break is finally over and the kids will be off to school in a few days time. I hope you all had a fun filled holiday - despite the weather!!!

This month we are supporting a few charity events. Firstly, there’s a Mas-querade Ball being held on Saturday 24th September to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice (see page 10) and also, Ride for Ryder in aid of Sue Ryder - Thorpe Hall Hospice. This is held on Sunday 18th September (page 20). So if you fancy a fun evening out or would like a challenge and help raise money for a good course at the same time look no further!

Also, there is a new Walking Group in the Ortons. This is part of Peterbor-ough’s ’Walking for Health Scheme organised by Vivacity - everyone is wel-come. See page 38 for more details.

It’s that time again, The East of Eng-land Autumn Show is coming to town. If you would like to win a family ticket and enjoy a great day out, please go to page 28 for details.

This month we start a new monthly revamped beauty article (pages 16 & 17). I hope you find it informative and also, enjoy all our other articles. How-ever, if you have any suggestions, ideas or comments you would like to make about the magazine then please con-tact me (see details below).

Until next time!

XÄÄ|x

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

Contents

Business Feature

Studio No.4 Hair & Beauty

Regular Articles

Recipe: Picnic Loaf

Book Review: Short Stories Beauty: Guaranteed Glamour

Humour: Whole world’s going to the dogs Motor Review: Nissan Leaf Road Test

Gardening: Start Planting Now

Tips for your Pet: Preventative Pet Care Travel: Cambodia’s Beguiling Capital

Monthly Horoscopes

Local Information

Local Information Your Local Trades Local Information East of England Autumn Show Your Local and Library Events

Puzzles

Children’s Puzzle Page Adults Puzzle Page/Sudoku

Page

53

19

8 14 16 22 30 34 36 40 42

10 & 18 23 - 25 20 & 38

28 44/45

12 36

Masquerade Ball in

aid of East Anglia’s

Childen’sHospice

See page 10

Win a Family

Ticket to The

East of England

Autumn show -

page 28


UtÜutÜtËá fxãUtÜutÜtËá fxãUtÜutÜtËá fxãUtÜutÜtËá fxã@@@@\Ç \Ç \Ç \Ç Seamstress

Whether you need a garment

making or require alterations

Call or email Tel: 761502 or 07740 344010

[email protected]

Transform Drives Block Paving & Patio Specialist

DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, PATHS etc. Repairs to existing work

Contact Terry on

01733 340586 / 07791 198403 [email protected]

Carpet and Upholstery Clinic

Your Home is our Pride

Simply the best professional carpet and upholstery cleaning at sensible prices

Tel: 01733 890002 or 07763 474160

www.carpet-clinic.co.uk


Dave Porter

Photography

Master Craftsman Qualified Wedding Photographer

Friendly Professional Service Tailored To Your Requirements

Specialists for: CONTEMPORARY AND

TRADITIONAL WEDDINGS LIFESTYLE FAMILY

PORTRAITS WITH MOBILE STUDIO.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES, SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY’S /

OCCASSIONS. COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS,

PR EVENTS, PRESS, PROMS / BALLS, LEGAL.

01733 750005 or 07752 232425 [email protected] www.daveporterphotography.co.uk

Private Kollection

8 Market Place, Market Deeping

Call 01778 346226 or 07920492215

Every Woman Wears The Same Until

Dressed By …..

Private Kollection

8 Market Place, Market Deeping

Call 01778 346226 or 07920492215


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

Early Bird Specials

2 main meals £10 (from the Specials Board)

Sunday Lunches Served

12pm to 3.30pm

2 courses £8.95, 3 Courses £10.95

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

Tel: 01733 370293 [email protected]

www.lakesidecafeandbar.blogsport.com

10

Masquerade Ball in aid of

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice Date: Saturday 24th September Venue: Holiday Inn Thorpe Peterborough Time: 7:00 till late Dress: Black Tie Masqueraqde

Ticket Price: £35 per person

Included: Arrival drinks, 3 course dinner with table wine & entertainment

Raffle, Auction & Disco on the night

Tables of 10 available, ideal company event for a great cause at a great venue.

Tickets on sale NOW!

Visit the website to reserve your tickets

www.eachmasqueradeball.weebly.com

A charity ball is being organised to give something back to the community and also raise

awareness for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. The charity isn’t as well known in Peterborough as it is in other areas in East Anglia. The charity works closely with terminally ill children and their families.

EACH has recently opened a charity shop in Whittlesey and is well worth a visit.

We have a fantastic night planned and

we want to raise as much money as we can. We have been in contact with local businesses to help generate prizes for the raffle and auction on the night which is proving to be a success.

To see a list of prizes, please visit www.eachmasqueradeball.weebly.com as we receive more donations we will add them to the list.

Reserve your Tickets NOW by visiting our website

or call me on 0777 1554 606

for more information.


Summer Promotions

12 Answers page 43


LONDIS Best value locally

LONDIS

Best value locally

t/a: ORTON SUPERSTORE

2-3 MATLEY CENTRE, ORTON BRIMBLES, PETERBOROUGH. PE2 5YQ

Tel: 01733 235163

♦ INSTORE PROMOTION

♦ OFF LICENCE

♦ NATIONAL LOTTERY & SCRATCH CARDS

♦ PAY-POINT

♦ E-TOP-UP

♦ PHOTOCOPY & FAX

♦ NEWSAGENT

♦ CHILLED & FROZEN FOOD

♦ FRUIT & VEG

♦ CARDS & STATIONERY

♦ INSTORE BAKERY

This store offers great value, Groceries and Services including:

Open 7 Days a Week Mon - Sat. 7.30am - 8.30pm Sunday 7.30am - 6pm and Bank Holidays 8am to 6pm

Free Customer Car Park Available

Matley TakeawayMatley TakeawayMatley TakeawayMatley Takeaway Peking and Cantonese Peking and Cantonese Peking and Cantonese Peking and Cantonese Cuisine to TakeawayCuisine to TakeawayCuisine to TakeawayCuisine to Takeaway

Credit Cards accepted: Minimum Value £7.00

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

16

Now that the long, hot days of Now that the long, hot days of Now that the long, hot days of Now that the long, hot days of

summer are fading to memory and the summer are fading to memory and the summer are fading to memory and the summer are fading to memory and the

crisp nip in the air is marking the crisp nip in the air is marking the crisp nip in the air is marking the crisp nip in the air is marking the

arrival of autumn, the low arrival of autumn, the low arrival of autumn, the low arrival of autumn, the low

maintenance, casual and laidback maintenance, casual and laidback maintenance, casual and laidback maintenance, casual and laidback

beauty styles that have seen us beauty styles that have seen us beauty styles that have seen us beauty styles that have seen us

through last season are in much need through last season are in much need through last season are in much need through last season are in much need

of updating of updating of updating of updating

T he light covering of tinted moisturiser and sweep of mascara that seemed so effortless yet effective when paired with beach tanned skin, becomes totally redundant when competing with a weather-beaten face.

Although the dark nights take a little getting used to, it's not all doom and gloom, as this time of year provides the perfect opportunity to expand your make-up bag, commit to a skin care regime and experiment with some brand new beauty looks.

And we've certainly seen some exciting trends hitting the catwalk for this season.

All of the top designers have showcased clothing collections full of sumptuous, indulgent fabrics that epitomise winter chic. But these collections would not have been half as effective if not combined with styled make-up and hair that, of course, is crucial in completing the look.

The top make-up trends for autumn season have been established, so all that’s left is for us to take style inspiration and exchange our usual staid beauty routine for a truly inspired new look.

Sporting 'swinging sixties' style, Anna Sui focused all attention on the eyes, with thick black lines of liquid liner and superbly volumised lashes, teamed with nude lips and natural hair.

In contrast, Oscar de la Renta chose striking blusher shades, heavily defined brows and a prominent pink pout, with hair swept off the face in a classic ponytail; whilst Donna

Karan used autumnal shades of orange, tangerine and rust to create striking eye shadow hues.

The nineties were revisited by Vera Wang. Grunge style was re-created with smudgy black liner, roughly applied metallic shadow and frosty pink lips finished with mussed-up hair - in true 'rock chick' style.

But the trend that really seems to stand out is classic Hollywood glamour. Adopted by Diane von Furstenberg the look combines ravishing red lips, flawless foundation, a light smoky eye, curled and subtly mascara'd lashes and, of course, immaculately blow dried hair.

It's a return to full on glamour that pays homage to a bygone era. The vampish style is undeniably sexy and the vintage edge makes it unquestionably chic. It's sophisticated, classy, refined and totally feminine.

As a high maintenance trend you might think that it's all a bit too much trouble, but it’s amazing what a difference embracing even just one element can make - it is well worth a try.


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

To create the look you need the To create the look you need the To create the look you need the To create the look you need the

right tools…..right tools…..right tools…..right tools….. A flawless base is essential.

Begin by using a light

moisturiser and add a

creamy matt foundation to

even out skin tone. (1. All

About Face foundation,

Ivory, £1.49 ).

Brows must be

tamed so use a brush to

create a sweeping arch,

pluck unwanted stray hairs

and set in place with a gel.

Combine a mixture of

smoky shades on eyes

and add a flick of black eyeliner,

curl lashes and finish with mascara.

(2. Body Shop eyeshadow £16, 3.

Next black kohl pencil £3, 4. Body

Shop ‘big and curvy’ waterproof

mascara £10).

Sweep a soft shade of

blusher onto cheeks (5. Next

blusher £4) and then

concentrate on the all

important pout. Find a red

lipstick that compliments

your skin tone.

(6. Body Shop lipsticks,

various shades).

Cool skin tones suit pink undertones,

warm complexions are

complemented by

orangey reds and by

choosing blue

undertones in red

lipstick, teeth will

appear noticeably

whiter.

18

•

Local Information ~ Local Information ~ Local Information

Italian Festival

back in town!

For the third consecutive year

Peterborough will be hosting

yet another successful and popular

Italian festival. With live entertain-

ment, food tasting and demonstrations

on pizza, mozzarella and wine making.

Residents of Peterborough will be able

to experience the real feel of an

authentic Italian market.

Each year the festival has got bigger and better, and to commemorate the celebration of our diverse multi cultural city, the Italian festival is back by huge demand. This year, the city’s festival will be joined by no other than ‘Two Greedy Italians’ - Anto-nio Carluccio, an Italian chef and TV star, who will be rustling up two dishes to mark the occasion, which will be unveiled at the festival.

There will also be classic Italian cars on display from Donalds garage in Burghley Road, live music featuring Italian singers, flag throwers and stalls with local businesses selling authentic items.

So if you want to experience the au-thenticity of Italy, that the festival offers and for Antonio’s book signing; head down to Cathedral Square on Sunday 11th Septem-ber (starting at noon) for the Italian festival of the year!

Saturday 5th November 2011

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: 07801371628

Tel : 07888 652204

www.thegardenroomclinic.com The Old Retreat , Orton Avenue , Peterborough . PE2 9HL

The Garden Room

Acupuncture and Hol i s t ic Health Cl in ic Amy Popel y BSc (Hons)

The Garden Room offers a number of Holistic and Cosmetic Treatments, including Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, which can

combat the signs of aging.


Studio No.4 Image Beauty Hair Design

A brand new hair and beauty salon for both MEN and WOMEN has opened in

Orton Brimbles.

The Mayor Paula Thacker MBE was the special guest at The Grand Opening on 18th August at this fantastic new purpose built building.

The team at Studio no.4 would like to welcome you all to this exciting new Hair & Beauty Salon.

Studio No.4 offers the highest standard of ser-vice in a professional, friendly and relaxed envi-ronment at the most competitive and affordable prices. Customers will be treated as individuals and extra time will be given to find the perfect cut and style for each new customer. In addition to the hair treatments, they also offer manicures and pedicures from just a fluff and buff to a lux-ury treatment. There will be more beauty treat-ments available soon.

A 20% discount is offered for your first visit on all services (see page 3).

Opening times - 7 days a week: Mon. to Wed. & Sat: 9am to 6pm Thursday & Friday: 9am to 8pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Why not take yourself there for some pampering!

20

The ViewerThe ViewerThe ViewerThe Viewer

Hand delivered to over 8500 homes in the Ortons, Stanground, Fletton & Woodston over a two month period.

The Hampton The Hampton The Hampton The Hampton ViewerViewerViewerViewer

Hand delivered directly into the homes and businesses of

The Hamptons.

We’ve been working since 2008 with local businesses who want to raise

their profile in a cost effective manner.

Advertising starts from just £16 per month for

a business card style advert.

Can you afford not to be seen in them?

To find out more call

01733 330658 [email protected]

or www.theviewer.org.uk

Local Information ~ Local Information ~ Local Information

Ride for Ryder

D o you want to take your biking to the next level and make a huge differ-ence in someone else’s life? Ride for Ryder is more than just a bike ride; it is the most rewarding ride of your life.

Ride for Ryder starts at Sue Ryder -Thorpe Hall Hospice, in Peterborough, on Sunday 18 Septem-ber. There will be two distances offered, 65 miles or 92 miles, completing either distance is an admi-rable accomplishment

The registration fee for Ride for Ryder is £25. Each cyclist is asked and encouraged to raise £50 that will go directly to Sue Ryder –Thorpe Hall Hospice. This ride is not for the faint of heart. The biking challenge will put any avid cyclist to the test. It will pass through three counties and offer breath taking scenery, but it will also require strength, stamina and self determination.

For all the enthusiastic cyclists who can face this ride head on, there will be food and water along the course and a BBQ at the finish line.

Sue Ryder –Thorpe Hall Hospice takes £2 million to function through the year. £1 million of that has to be fundraised.

Events like Ride for Ryder help to reach this fund-raising goal. The money raised helps provide medical care and emotional support for the patients as well as their families.

At Thorpe Hall up to 20 patients with active, pro-gressive and advanced illnesses and their families are cared for. The focus of care is on quality of life.

Sign up now for this year’s Ride for Ryder by visiting www.suerydercare.org/rideforryder.

For more information about Sue Ryder or Ride for Ryder call Helena Waters at Thorpe Hall

on 01733 330060 or email [email protected].


Wide variety of conservatory styles available

A complete service from design to completion Garage Conversions

Free no obligation design and quotation

Prism Conservatories Tel: 01733 223422

www.prismconservatories.co.uk

Need an extra room? From a playroom to a garden room, we’ll help you realise the conservatory space of your dreams!

• 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

Call Pat on: 01733 239416

or 07856 123414

22

A few years ago, I was teaching piano to a seven year-old when he asked me why I had never auditioned for

the X Factor. This particular student knew all about my

band, had seen us perform and even owned several of our album. From what I could tell, he was simply trying to fathom why we hadn't yet elected to jump on a train, go see Simon Cowell and make ourselves ridiculously mega-famous.

What an excellent question, I thought. Initially I responded by opening up a complex debate on the subject of professional integrity and personal life goals, but I soon discovered that he was far more interested in discussing whether a goat could ride a skateboard, so I let it drop. However, I have often found myself revisiting this moment and trying to sum up exactly what it is that sticks in my throat about Mr Cowell And His Evil Empire.

Marginalised music fans claim X Factor is 'ruining music'. I'm not in the least bit worried about that. It doesn't matter how many fizzy cola bottles Haribo sell, The Fat Duck will still be booked up ad infinitum and mankind's pursuit of excellence will ultimately prevail.

But this is what bothers me. A few months ago, trumpet-lunged Scotsman Jai McDowall won Britain's Got Talent 2011. He's an affable fellow and I wish him all the best, but something he said before his first audition continues to niggle: 'I sing all the time in the car and the shower, but I've never actually performed professionally before'.

It makes me want to ask one simple question. Why? I mean, if you loved music - if you really loved it with your heart and soul as you claim to do - why wouldn't you do a single thing about it? It's completely loopy.

Of course a violin-laden back-story curries public favour. The folks at home want to hear that Mary McVoteForMe lives in a bedsit with seventeen cats, plastic bags for shoes, eating spam crumpets and

knitting her own furniture out of spaghetti. Nobody likes an aspiring singer who’s actually had a go at singing. I do understand that. But here's my concern - I don't think this is a good example to be setting the younger generation.

Yes, I know. Comments like that can only mean one thing. I'm getting old. But this genuinely troubles me. The aspects of my career that have given me the most pleasure are the hours of hard work eventually blossoming into small (sometimes large) successes, the bond between four guys who have toured, performed and lived together, manifesting itself in those intangible onstage moments that you simply cannot fake - not the fifteen minutes of fame I once inadvertently experienced appearing in a mobile phone advert. Bah. Maybe I'm an old humbug who needs to Get Wit Da Times, but I hope that if I have kids they don't grow up believing that appearing in your pants in Heat magazine is more important than creating work you are truly proud of.

That's it. Rant over. I'm off to program the Sky Plus box. Apparently Ant & Dec are doing a special on boybands who work in McDonalds.

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 four continents and released a record with Sting's producer. Visit Chris' blogs and tour diaries at www.TheLightyears.com.

Humour The whole world’s going to the dogs….

by Chris Russell


• Dishwashers • Washing Machines • Electric Cookers • Fridges/Freezers • Tumble Driers

Tel: 01733 205877/ 07941 754721 All repairs carried out by Ex-Hotpoint Engineer with 32 years experience - at competitive prices

G.B. DOMESTIC (UK) Sales & Service

Your Local Trades

Rodney Hall - Plastering Services Your Local Plasterer

Over 20 Years Experience Quality Workmanship

• Plasterboarding • Re-skimming • Tacking • Drylining • Rendering • Coving

• Painting of Ceilings & Walls

For a honest, friendly, no obligation advice please call Rodney on

Tel: 01733 761605 / 07788663595 or email [email protected]

24hr call out

5 Sheringham Way, Orton Longueville. PE2 7AH

Tel: 01733 751844 / 07909 510389

• No Call Out Charge • Plumbing • Boiler Break down • Boiler servicing

Your Local Emergency Plumber

Please call me for a friendly & reliable service:

Kevin Williams Tel: 01733 341236/07919360156

Kevin Williams Plumbing and Heating

No Call Out Charge Competitive Prices

• Boiler / Radiators • Bathroom Suites • Cylinders / Showers • Toilets / Taps • Tanks / Pumps • Power Flushing etc.

Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiling

Supply & Fix or Fix Only

Call Jamie on 01733 235376 or 07745801886 Email: [email protected] Website: www.uptonceramics.com

76 Overton Way, Orton Waterville. PE2 5HF

LM Carpentry & Joinery 18 Years Experience

Tel: 01733 348964 Mobile: 07885 720080

12 Wright Avenue, Stanground, Peterborough

Designed and made to measure to suit your needs

FOR ALL YOUR QUALITY JOINERY, CARPENTRY & HOME IMPROVEMENTS,

SPECIALISING IN STAIRS, DOORS, KITCHENS, BEDROOMS & LAMINATED

FLOORS

24

Your local Trades

Specialists in UPVC

Conservatories, Windows & Doors Porches & Patios

Soffits, Fascias & Guttering Minor repairs undertaken

Trading for 25 years Fensa registered

Tel/Fax: 01733 237223 Mob: 07956 246607 10 Longfield Gate, Orton Longueville,

Peterborough, PE2 7BL

Titan Roofline

Fascias

Soffits and Guttering

Replacement and Repairs

Cladding

Wide variety of styles and colours

Free no obligation quotation

Tel: 01733 221177 www.titanroofline.co.uk


Over 30 Years Experience

Call Mick on:

Tel: 01733 263605 or 07790860323

No Call Out Charge

MM Electrical Services

• Extra Sockets and Lights

• T.V. and Phone Points

• Immersion and Storage Heaters

• Security and Garden Lights

• Fault Finding and Repair

Your Local Trades

11 Kendal Close Gunthorpe

Peterborough PE4 7GN

Quality and Reliability Guaranteed

Call for a free quote

Tel: 01733 322439 Mob: 07961 821050 Email: [email protected]

Paul Smith Ceramics

Professional Wall & Floor Tiler

STAINBUSTERS COMPLETE CLEANING SERVICES For all your carpet & upholstery cleaning

Call Steve on

01733 750800 / 07818 058490 www.thestainbusters.co.uk

• Guaranteed Service & Price

• Guaranteed Time to suit you

26

Motor Review: Nissan Leaf Road Test Nissan Leaf Road Test Nissan Leaf Road Test Nissan Leaf Road Test

What is it? Nissan would have you believe it’s revolution-ary. It’s the first five-seater, all-electric car in production, producing zero emissions and costing just £2 to ‘fill up’. The benefits don’t end there either. Buyers enjoy zero road tax and company car drivers won’t be clob-bered by any Benefit in Kind. That means someone driving a 1.6-litre diesel Ford Focus, paying £4,000 company car tax per year, would see that amount back in their pay packets.

What’s under the bonnet? A big fat electric motor. Flip the catch, show any non petrol-head the unit and most will be convinced it’s a standard engine – to the uninitiated it certainly looks that way. It’s the fat power cables that give the game away. That motor produces 108bhp but it’s the big dollop of 280Nm of torque, available immedi-ately, which really makes the difference. That’s equivalent to a Porsche Boxster and certainly makes the Leaf feel sprightly enough.

What’s the spec like? Nissan made little noise about spec on the launch, concentrating more on the technol-ogy, but customers will be pleased to hear there’s lots to entertain. Headliners include sat nav and reversing camera as standard, as well as central locking, alloys, climate con-trol, a CD player and electric windows and mirrors. The only option is a solar panel on the spoiler that tops up the 12v battery. That costs £250.

What’s it like to drive? Nissan says the Leaf’s range is 109 miles and has calculated 95 per cent of daily car travel is less than 25 miles and the average journey is 8.5 miles. There are two power modes, a normal and an eco. In eco, power is seriously

reduced but the range improved and in nor-mal the Leaf is surprisingly swift. What’s im-mediately apparent is how quiet the car is and how well it rides over bumps – you forget very quickly you’re driving an electric car.

What does the press think of it? Autoblog said the Leaf could possibly be the most impressive car it has driven all year. The Green Car Website loved it and said owners would claw back the higher purchase price with lower running costs. Autocar also said that despite the ‘real world range’ being only about 80 miles it was ‘easy to see its huge potential as a comfortable and practical school run car’.

What do we think of it? We like it a lot, but the 26 dealers currently selling it will need to heed the maker’s advice and ensure the right buyers are snapping them up. It’s true that at £25,990, with the government’s £5,000 grant thrown in, the Leaf looks expensive but we’d liken it to a new Apple Mac: It might do the same thing as a normal computer, but knowing you’re at the forefront of technology and slightly wacky-cool for owning it, will make that extra cash worth spending.

Selling Points 1. £1 will take you 73 miles – in a Focus diesel £1 is good for 11 miles

2. On a PCP (most popu-lar buying method) it costs £399 per month.

3. Company car drivers will pay no Benefit in Kind.

Deal Clincher You can fuel it at home for just £2 a fill up.

It’s the first five-seater mass-

produced electric car, but James

Baggott finds out the Leaf isn’t for

everybody

Model: Nissan Leaf

Price: £25,990 (inc.

£5,000 government grant)

Engine: electric motor

Power: 107bhp, 280Nm

Max speed: 90mph

0-60mph: 11.9s

MPG: 109mile range

Emissions: 0g/km

Residual values

(three years): 37%


Dealer specification 10,000 mile service

£129.95 Inc. VAT

28

T he Autumn Show is returning to the East of England Showground on Sunday 9th October 2011. The

event, with its mix of fur and feather, is the perfect family day out. Organised by the East of England Agricul-tural Society, visitors to the show can expect to see thousands of animals of all shapes and sizes, from small livestock exhibits includ-ing mice and fancy rats to special displays of rare and endangered livestock breeds. There are also competitive classes for native British breeds of sheep and pigs. Returning for its third year, the East of Eng-land Giant Vegetable Competition will show the fruits of a season of hard work by the region’s vegetable growers. We are pleased to announce the Supreme London Championship Small Livestock Show will be joining the East of England Autumn Show in 2011. The event caters for exhibition rabbits, cavies, rats, mice and hamsters. The London is one of the UK’s premier five star championship events for small livestock.

There will be many displays of traditional country life, including country crafts, as well as large animal exhibits. Magnificent Shire horses, incorporated as part of the Wisbech Shire Horse Show, will be dressed in their tra-ditional glory. There will also be the chance

to see Pony Club show jumping competi-tions, donkey driving and harness goats.

For those who prefer their animals with a bark, there will be plenty of dog displays and classes including ‘Scruffts’ (the Kennel Club’s search for the crossbreed of the year), Dog Agility competitions, and Terrier and Lurcher championships. There will be an exhibition of poultry and waterfowl featuring all major breeds. Birds will also be represented by pigeons. Discover the ideal opportunity to make an early start on some Christmas shopping with a wide variety almost over 100 trade stands to choose from, alongside a Craft Fair show-casing creative designs and a Food Hall of-fering the very best in regional food and drink. There will also be plenty of attractions to keep children amused including a tradi-tional Victorian funfair. It is advisable to purchase your tickets in ad-vance on-line from www.autumnshow.co.uk or via the ticket hotline on 0845 600 5445. It’ll be cheaper than buying at the gate!

We have 6 family tickets to give away for The East of England Autumn Show on 9th October 2011:

Simply answer the following questions (see above for clues):

1. What will be joining the Autumn Show for the first time in 2011? 2. What is returning for the third year?

WIN A FAMILY TICKET FOR The East of England Autumn Show

Please include your name and address and send your answers to: The Viewer, 17 Sebrights Way, South Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9BT

or email [email protected] Closing date for entries: 24th September 2011

The first 6 correct answers received will win the tickets for the Autumn Show


Opening Times: Mon - Fri 09.00 - 17.00 Saturday 09.00 - 15.00

Unit 24, St. David’s Square, Fengate, Peterborough. PE1 5QA

Located just behind the Greyhound track, same park as Screwfix

Tel: 01733 346146

EX Catalogue Clearance Bargains

• Televisions

• Laptops

• Homeware

• BBQs

• Lighting

• Electricals

• plus lots more …..

Come and browse at Come and browse at Come and browse at Come and browse at

D & M Clearance Outlet

30

Gardening: Start

Planting Now

I love this month, not least because it gives me carte blanche for thinking about something I adore: spring

flowering bulbs such as daffodils and other narcissus. Why? Because for best results the bulbs for these spring delights need to be planted in the autumn. Planted from now onwards, they have a good chance to grow roots and start to build up energy for making a great display next spring.

Choose your daffodils carefully and you can have a display starting in late winter (from varieties such as ‘February Gold’) right through until mid-spring. When looking through the selection in catalogues or on garden centre shelves, just check flowering times which will be clearly indicated on the pack. Sometimes this will be as numerals rather than actual dates. For example, February to March could be indicated as 2-3 or sometimes even II-III.

Spring flowering bulbs are generally completely hardy in our climate so unless hit by serious extremes of weather (such as prolonged flooding), they will keep coming year after year.

There should be planting depths written on the packs of bulbs you buy or order, but if not it is generally better to plant slightly too deep rather than too shallowly. As a guide, I would advise planting at roughly three times the height of the bulb. If planted too shallowly they don’t perform so well and are more likely to be accidentally dug up when you’re planting other things.

Buying larger quantities of bulbs usually makes them significantly cheaper per bulb and there are always multi-pack offers to be found, so shop about and choose carefully, but whatever you go for, unless you choose the very elite super-pricey bulbs, they’ll represent superb value for money. If you’re looking to plant a large expanse, perhaps a bank or the area along the sides of the drive, go for daffodils by the sack rather than by the bag.

I’m a real fan of crocus – choose from purple, l i l a c , striped, cream, yellow, orange or

white. They’re very good value, but here’s a word of warning – I always find that the super-bargain priced mega-bags of crocus contain a lot of yellow and orange crocus which the sparrows love to shred. It’s better value to pay a little more for smaller single colour bags and

avoid the yellows and oranges.

Once established, spring bulbs multiply quite rapidly, so you should end up with more than you started with – this means it’s important to plant at the suggested distances apart, even if it may feel a little sparse for the first year or two. If you want a high-impact look from the start, then you can plant a little closer than suggested, but bear in mind the bulbs will become congested and need lifting and replanting all the sooner.

Spring flowering bulbs need little attention once established – just give them an occasional feed and once the clumps become congested, divide and replant them to give each bulb more space so it can fulfil its potential.

For a Great Display of Spring Flowering Bulbs


Ramsey Fencing

All types of Fencing supplied and erected

Gates to order

Call Paul on 01733 705027 / 07932670548 www.ramseyfencing.co.uk

Free no obligation design and quotation

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

Patio’s and Driveways Decking and Fencing Turfing and Planting

Tree Work Brickwork

Commercial and Domestic

Where to grow them:

Try simple daffodils like ‘Carlton’, ‘King Alfred’ or English bluebells grown in random plantings, scattered and then planted where they fall, beneath trees in your garden. They’ll look great and often produce a really good display beneath the outer spread of trees where it may otherwise be difficult to encourage much else to grow.

Shrubs and even climbers can also be used for naturalised bulb plantings, but because they’re smaller, grow the more diminutive bulbs such as miniature Narcissus ‘Tete a Tete’, ‘Hawera’, ‘Peeping Tom’, rich blue grape hyacinths or delicate Chinodoxa.

On steep banks where gardening is difficult, why not grow masses of bulbs? Planting on the near vertical may be tricky, but once there you can enjoy the display for years to come.

Pots or other good-looking containers make great homes for bulbs. If you’ve fallen for anything particularly small or expensive, pots can be the answer and will mean you can enjoy and not lose those tiny spring bulb

jewels amongst their larger relatives.

Larger planters including tubs and window boxes are brilliant for bulbs too – try a host of golden daffodils in a smart blue pot, some delicate dwarf iris or Iris reticulata in a window box or pot on the front steps where you’ll be able to enjoy their good looks and their subtle perfume.

Whichever type of spring bulb you have in mind, and wherever you intend to grow them, start planning and buying now so that they can be in the ground promptly.


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]

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

34

Reducing The Cost of

Preventative Pet Care

T here is often a preconception that Vets bills are very expensive, even if a visit is required simply for a pets annual vacci-

nation booster. But why is that, is it because vets are actually very expensive, is it be-cause we have free healthcare for humans and so have nothing to reference the cost of pet care against or is it because a trip to the vets always results in a lump sum need-ing to be paid in one go? Most of us pay for the things we know we will need throughout the year in small monthly payments, things like insurance, utilities and taxes. So why not apply this to the cost of preventative care for your pet? This is exactly what some Vets are now doing by offering their customers the option to pay a set amount by direct debit every month, that covers the cost of their pet/s basic pre-ventative care for a whole year. So what is a years worth of preventative care? This will differ dependant on the spe-cies of your pet, however once your pet has had it’s initial vaccination course the below is a guide to what your Vet will normally rec-ommend for basis preventative care. Cats

- Preventative flea treatment given monthly - Worming treatment given every 3 months - Vaccine booster against Flu, Enteritis and Leu kaemia every year Dogs

- Preventative flea treatment given monthly - Worming treatment given every 3 months - Vaccine booster against Distemper, Ca-nine Hepatitis, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Pa-rainfluenza and Leptospirosis every year

Rabbits

- Worming treatment given every 3 months - Vaccine booster against Viral Haemor-rhagic Disease every 6 months - Vaccine booster against Myxomatosis every year

Preventative care schemes vary in what they offer and what they cost, they will also usually be reflective of not just species but of the size of the breed. Some also have added benefits such as discounts off non-preventative treatments and products, like a loyalty bonus for signing up to monthly pay-ments, which can be of great benefit if your pet has an ongoing condition.

So why not see what your local practice is doing and make vets bills that little bit less scary.

Monthly Tips for your Pet

All breeds catered for by a caring, qualified, fully insured groomer

PLEASE PHONE FOR AN APPOINTMENT

TEL: 07561 553354 / 01733 741256

Full Grooming, Brush Out, Puppy Grooms and Flea treatment & prevention programms

We sell Drontal Plus Wormers, Frontline Flea & Tick Treatments, Tear Stain Removal Treatments &

Brushes. Microchipping available soon! Collection &Delivery service available


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

We are located on the A1073 between Eye & Crowland

01733 810888

We do all our own breeding of

rabbits and guinea pigs. Hamsters, lovely fluffy bunny

rabbits and squeaky guinea pigs all waiting for lots of cuddles.

We also stock lovely runs and houses, feeds, bowls,

hay/straw, sawdust, treats, toys. Every need catered for.

Dog, cat, chicken, parrot, bird and wild bird feed also available, so why not come and have a look

36

Sudoku

To solve this SU-DOKU puzzle, just complete the grid so that every row, every col-umn and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1-9 only once. You need to solve this using logic not guesswork.

Puzzle Pages (all answers on P43)

QUICK CROSSWORD Across

1 Hairy and unkempt (6)

4 Detector (6)

9 Make comprehensible (7)

10 Vagabond (5)

11 Fear greatly (5)

12 Empowered (7)

13 Sections (11)

18 Replicating (7)

20 Ransack (5)

22 Presses (5)

23 Where plays are performed (7)

24 Required (6)

25 Remained (6)

Down

1 Firm (6)

2 Round fleshy fruit (5)

3 Your parent's mother (7)

5 Surplus (5)

6 Type of onion (7)

7 Fast running waterways (6)

8 Make inquiries (11)

14 Detonate (7)

15 Sincere (7)

16 Activity (6)

17 Rely upon (6)

19 Publication (5)

21 Not lean (5)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8

9 10

11 12

13 14 15

16 17

18 19 20 21

22 23

24 25

38

Local Information — Local Information — Local Information

Cake Bake raises much needed funds for local hospice

A successful Cake Bake Sale was held

recently at St Mary’s Court in Peterbor-

ough, raising £305 for Sue Ryder.

True community spirit was witnessed as

residents pulled together to raise the

money in honour of Thorpe Hall Hospice

being open for 20 years.

Organiser June Phillips explained ‘I’m so

pleased by the amount of people who attended our event as a lot of time went

into it. All the cakes and snacks were

home-made and amongst the things be-

ing sold were hand knitted toys.

June had a family member cared for at

Thorpe Hall Hospice during its first year of

being open. She continued ‘My mother

was with Sue Ryder for one week. She was really into country western music, so the

staff organised for a singer to come to the

hospice to perform. It’s great to hear that

things like this still happen 20 years later.’

Whilst collecting the generous cheque,

Community Fundraiser Michael Clarke

explained, “Sue Ryder has made a differ-ence to so many lives in Peterborough

and beyond during the last 20 years. If we

continue to receive cheques like this on a

regular basis, it will ensure that we can

continue for another 20 years. “

If the residents of St Mary’s Court have

inspired you to fundraise for Sue Ryder

during their 20th anniversary then contact

Michael at Sue Ryder on 01733 330060 or email [email protected]

Walk with us Every Friday at 11 am from the car park at the

Botolph Arms Pub

Y ou may not have many opportuni-ties to go out for a walk? No company? You feel unsafe alone?

Or don’t know the best spots for a stroll? Then make Botolph Green walking group your walking group, part of Peterbor-ough’s ‘Walking for Health Scheme.’ Your chance starts Friday’s at 11:00 am at the car park behind the Botolph Arms pub. We walk around the picturesque local countryside of Peterborough such as Ferry Meadows, Woodston Lakes and more. Walks last from 45 minutes to 1 ½ hours. We have a lunch stop to relax and chat, just as it’s meant to be, in a pub or café in the area. We welcome you to come, any age (children must be accompanied) and enjoy a pre-weekend treat of company and nature. Our trained walk leaders are keen to help increase one’s daily activity, enjoy yourselves and make new friends. It’s all free with no special clothes or equipment needed (just shoes you can walk in).

We look forward

to seeing you on

Friday. If you

have any further

questions feel

free to phone Uli

on 0777 3183763.


• Business Accountants and Taxation

• Tax Returns • Book-keeping, Vat and Payroll • Fixed Fees agreed in advance • IR35 • CIS

Call us now for a free initial discussion without obligation on

01733 892299 or email: [email protected]

1st Floor, 41a Park Road, Peterborough. PE1 2TH

TaxAssist Accountants - Specialising in Small Businesses

We use the latest broadband lasers from Lynton Lasers whose award winning equipment have featured in the TV series Ten Years Younger. Professional treatments at affordable prices.

Working with Excellence Alongside

‘The Viewer’ Introductory Offer 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

Permanent Hair Removal Thread Vein & Vascular Lesion Removal Acne Treatments Skin Rejuvenation Microdermabrasion Pigmentation Removal Gift Vouchers available Free Consultation

40

Sizzling in the sun or drenched in monsoon rain, Phnom Penh takes you by surprise. Chaotic and relaxed all in one, with bustling lanes and tree-lined boulevards, Buddhist temples, exotic markets and three rivers, the Mekong, the Bassac and the Sap, meeting within sight of the Royal Palace.

The Mekong is the stuff of legends but it is the Sap which flows closest to the city and gives it a particular charm. There are fishing craft painted like rainbows, houseboats, fast ferries to Angkor Wat, cargo vessels, sampans and frail tourist boats bobbing at anchor. Sail down to the Mekong and you discover bamboo houses along the shore and floating villages where children dive in brown waters and fishermen haul in their nets in the setting sun. The city roofs glow coppery gold across the water and when the cool evening breeze sweeps along the promenade, locals come down to the river, friends holding hands, families sharing a picnic, hawkers selling incense and lotus bloom for the shrines. Flags from many nations fly high above it all and across Sisowath Quay, outdoor cafés with plush cushions and rattan chairs add a whiff of colonial days.

Phnom Penh’s main attractions are conveniently close to the waterfront. Built during the French protectorate, the Royal Palace is a delightful oasis of lawns and trees, dotted with colonnades, spires and overlapping roofs. You find a pavilion donated by Napoleon III, an ‘Emerald Buddha’ made of crystal and a Pagoda claiming 5000 silver tiles, mostly tucked under a carpet. Visiting monks pose for photographs among the bougainvillea and marvel at the lofty flourishes of Khmer architecture. Others head for the nearby National Museum and its fabulous

treasures displayed in a maze of lotus ponds and open galleries.

Today, Buddhism is back after the dark Pol Pot years and spirit houses and temples pop up all over town. Most popular is Wat Phnom, perched on the only hill around. On this spot some 600 years ago, Lady Penh found sacred Buddha images, thus giving the city its name, the hill (Phnom) of Penh. City folk climb up the steps, past mythological lions and snakes, to burn incense and make a wish. Fortune tellers make a brisk trade, monkeys scamper on the slopes and the resident elephant waits for his next ride around the park.

Phnom Penh is easy to explore on foot, as long as you don’t cross too many roads. Streets are on a grid pattern, enclosed by Parisian-style boulevards fragrant with frangipani. You find gold shops and shoe-shine boys, tailors and printers working on the pavements, smoke-filled barbecues and honking traffic ready to pounce at countdown lights. Rickshaws and bicycles weave through it all, laden with multicoloured balloons or household goods, orange-robed monks carry alms bowls and umbrellas and now and then a wedding party files through an entrance draped in lilies and silver bananas. What looks like bottles of squash at the roadside is motorbike fuel. The old French Quarter is worth a peep for its leafy lanes and stylish mansions but for local colour, the markets are a must, whether you are looking for fresh fruit or fried spiders, bags, books, clocks, silk, fake designer goods or stone carvings. Bargaining is hard work but there is always time to relax at the end of the day and watch the sunset over the Mekong.

Travel: Cambodia’s

beguiling Capital by Solange Hando

Phnom Penh


LOOKING FOR AUTUMN FASHIONS OR

OUTDOOR IDEAS? Come and see what Rivergate has to offer!

Rivergate Shopping Centre, Rivergate, Viersen Platz, Peterborough. PE1 1EL

Telephone 01733 313743 [email protected] / www.rivergate-centre.co.uk

42

For September 2011 - By Astrologer Christine Chalklin

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Creativity and romance remain in focus during September. Powerful Mars stirs up new ideas and Venus, in practical Virgo, assists with seeing

them through. You should feel particularly en-thusiastic with a brand new zest for life. The full moon in your sign on the 12th brings new chal-lenges in relationships.

ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20

Innovative Uranus is still moving back-wards through your sign, probably causing great impatience as Aries never likes delay. Your attention is

firmly on making progress in your chosen field. Things should get easier after the 19th as your ruler moves to fast paced Leo.

TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21

September sees the Sun and Venus cruising through the love and ro-mance area of your chart. Mighty Jupiter is now retrograde in your sign

and as you turn your attention to a much more serious way of relating, a stable and permanent relationship could be very much on your mind. The full moon on 12th brings these issues to a head

GEMINI MAY 22 - June 21

September puts the spotlight on home and family matters. Your ruler, communicative Mercury, moves to analytical Virgo on the 9th and you

may have to face some difficult issues that have been swept under the carpet up until now. Career matters come into focus on the 12th and a surprise opportunity could arrive.

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 September starts off being action packed! Mars, the warrior planet remains in your sign until the 19th. Where do you need to put your ener-

gies? Focus is essential now and financial affairs continue to loom large, things become quieter after the new moon on the 27th.

LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 During September the emphasis in on your finances and new money mak-ing ventures come into focus. Ex-travagant Leo will have to pull back

a little; self control is required now, particularly as Venus transits careful Virgo until the 15th. The new moon brings new and exciting ways to communicate.

VIRGO AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 It’s your birthday month and al-

though you’ll enjoy celebrating in

style, your attention will be turning

to tasks of a much more serious

nature. Mercury, your ruler, is in your sign

from the 9th to the 25th and encourages you

to think of practical endeavours. This is a

great opportunity to take a leap of faith.

LIBRA SEPT. 23 - OCT. 23

During September you continue to grapple with responsible and duty bound Saturn in your sign. Mars, the warrior planet, is at the highest point

of your chart and urges a career review. The Libran new moon on the 27th could bring an ex-citing new opportunity your way.

SCORPIO OCT. 24 - NOV. 22

September brings new and dynamic energy into the adventurous sector of your chart. Feeling rather restless you could find yourself planning an excit-

ing journey or a voyage of exploration. Pluto, your ruler, is challenged by rebellious Uranus - Expect the unexpected and you can’t go wrong!

SAGITTARIUS NOV. 23 - DEC. 21 During September you should begin to receive the rewards that you deserve. Energetic Mars in pivotal position and Jupiter, your ruler in beneficial Taurus, means that all the hard work of the

previous months should now start to pay off. Your social life blooms around the 27th.

CAPRICORN DEC. 22 - JAN. 20 September brings the mighty Saturn, your ruling planet, to the very top of your chart. What are your goals and ambitions? Capricorns always want to

climb higher and higher, but now there must be some reflection and the new moon in Libra, the sign of the scales, demands balance in your life.

AQUARIUS JAN. 21 - FEB. 18

Work, health and your daily routines are in the spotlight during September. Venus is in careful and practical Virgo until the 14th, giving you plenty of time to find a new regime that suits your

unconventional ways. The Libran new moon on the 27th urges you to broaden your horizons.


Tel: 01733 890400 www.whiteknightcars.co.uk

Airport Travel Specialists

Pre-Booking & Accounts Welcome Private Hire only

Competitive Friendly Service

Luton Stansted Birmingham Heathrow Terminal 4 Gatwick East Midlands

£ 65 £ 65 £ 75 £100 £105 £110 £ 70

Airport Price Guide (4 seats)

White Knight Cars Ltd

PNP

AUTOFIX Established garage recently

re-located to Woodston

Servicing, Repairs, Welding, recovery and Diagnostics

Cars & Light Commercials

WE WON’T BE BEATEN ON PRICE!

60% Lower labour rates than most main dealers

30% Lower labour rates than most other garages

5 Wareley Road (off George St.), Woodston, Peterborough. PE2 9PF

Call us on 01733 560058 / 07935936434

Email: [email protected]

Re-Location Offers:

• MOT for £35 when combined with full service

• Full service £40 plus parts • Cambelts fitted from £15 • Free anti-freeze check • Free local collection and delivery of your vehicle

• 10% discount for parts and labour with this advert

All offers are for a limited time only & subject to terms and conditions

Puzzle Answers

Quick Crossword

Kids Puzzle Number Square: 3,1,6,2,9,2,8,2,3,0,3,6,4,0,8 & 0

Number Pattern: 1,3,5 & 11,9,7 & 13,15,17 & 23,21,19 & 25,27,29 & 35,33,31

Secret Snails: Tree on the bottom left Boys shirt in the tree Under the slide Red flowers by fence On the roundabout

Sudoku

Across: 1 Shaggy, 4 Sensor, 9 Explain, 10 Tramp, 11 Dread, 12 Enabled, 13 Depart-ments, 18 Copying, 20 Rifle, 22 Irons, 23 Theatre, 24 Needed,

25 Stayed.

Down: 1 Steady, 2

Apple, 3 Grandma, 5

Extra, 6 Shallot, 7

Rapids, 8 Investi-

gate, 14 Explode, 15

Earnest, 16 Action,

17 Depend, 19 Issue,

21 Fatty.

44

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

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

October September Every Friday at 11am Walk With Us - if you enjoy walking, meeting people and nature, then join the new walking group, meeting every Friday at the Botolph Arms Pub. See page 38 for more information

7th Town Hall - Reception Room Monthly lunch held in aid of the Mayor’s Chari-ties. For more details call 322376 or email [email protected]

10th @ 7.30pm Stamford Corn exchange Aladdinsane - David Bowie Tribute Night. Go back to the height of the Glam rock period from Ziggy Stardust working through Bowie’s colourful career. Tel. 01780 766455

11th commencing at noon Cathedral Square

Peterborough will be hosting yet another successful and popular Italian festi-val, with live entertainment, food tasting and lots more. See page 18 for details

17th & 18th Sacrewell Farm Country Life and Shire Horse Show Come and join in the family fun at Sacrewell Farm. This annual show will be a fun-packed celebration of rural life. Call 01780 782254 or visit www.sacrewell.org.uk

18th Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice Ride for Ryder - Take part in our exciting, chal-lenging Sportif Event. For further information call 330060 or see page 20

18th - 12noon to 3pm Snug as a Bug at Ferry Meadow Make a mini bug hotel and get some tips on how to build one for the garden. No booking required. For further details call tel. 234193

22nd - 1.30pm to 4.30pm Walk with a Ranger at ferry Meadow Join Ian Lowe for a walk in and around Ferry Meadow. Tel. 234193

24th Holiday Inn Thorpe Masquarade Ball in aid of East Anglia’s Children Hospice. See page 10

1st & 2nd @ 10am to 4pm

Holme 1940’s Weekend

Life on the Home Front at Holmewood Hall Call Paul Archer on 07860342163 for more details

6th @ 7.30pm

Peterborough Museum - Inn & Taverns tour

Find out about many Victorian pubs in the city and learn what Fen Ale was. For more details call tel. 452336

9th

East of England Autumn Show is returning to the East of England Showground. Perfect day out. See page 28

9th

The Perkins Great Eastern Run 2011 The race starts close to Peterborough Cathe-dral and finishes on the Embankment close to the River Nene, with a route taking you through the streets of Peterborough. For more information visit www.greateasternrun.co.uk

22nd to 30th Thomas’ Half Term at Nene Valley Railway A day of fun for all the family. Call 01780 784444 or visit www.nvr.org.uk

23rd @ 10.30am to 4pm East of England Autumn Wedding Show Cupids Wedding Shows provide the ideal way of taking the hard work out of those hectic planning stages. For further information call 01775 765385 or visit www.cupidsweddingshows.com

22nd to 30th Sacrewell Farm - The Spooky Spectacular Halloween - Ghostly fun is the theme this half term. Call 01780 782254 for more details

Please mention ‘The Viewer’ when contacting any of the above


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.

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 10 am to 10.45am, Saturday 11am -to 12am

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE

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

peterborough.com

Your Local Library Times & Regular

Events

♦ Tiling

♦ Slating

♦ Guttering

♦ Flat Roofs

♦ New Roofs

♦ Re-roofs

♦ Leadwork

♦ Repairs and

maintenance

♦ Chimney

Repointing &

Rebuilds

Call Mark for a FREE ESTIMATE Tel: 01733 344394/07795 183654

12 Cerris Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough. PE1 4HF

46

Advertising and Distribution Distribution: The Viewer is delivered to two alternating areas of the PE2 postcode. All odd numbered months it goes to the Ortons and on the even numbered months the directory goes to homes in Stanground, Fletton & Woodston.

To Advertise: Please call Ellie Melillo Tel: 01733 330658 or email: [email protected]

The Viewer, 17 Sebrights Way, South Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9BT Web: www.theviewer.org.uk

INDEX of Advertisers Plumbing & Heating Services

Jones Heating K. Williams Plumbing & Heating P.E.P. Heating & Plumbing Property Maintenance Jade Building Services KP Home Improvements Ltd. Prestige Home & garden Rodney Hall Plastering MJC Construction Restaurants/Pubs/Takeaways Lakeside Café Matley Take-away The Cherry Tree The Haycock Hotel Roofing

Ascot Roofing Seamstress

Barbara Sew-In Sheds

The Shed Shop Shopping Centre/Store

Orton Superstore Rivergate Shopping Centre Solar Energy

Redmile Energy Taxis

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

Safelocaltrades.com Tree Surgery

Fraser Tree Surgery & Garden Veterinary Practic

Vet Savers Wedding Venues

The Haycock Hotel Windows, Doors & Cons. Prism Conservatories Profile Windows & Conservatory

24 23 23

45 23 5 23 25 9 13 9 6

45 5 2

13 41

15

43

25 5 23

5

31

35 6

21 24

47 39

11

2111

13

11

23 45

5 47 25

29

47

29

39

23

29

25 2

24 7

39

21

Accounting Services

aa Accountants TaxAssist Accountants Aerials & Satellites

PSV AV Blinds

Bluebell Blinds Sunline Blinds Butchers

ABC Quality Meats Carpet & Flooring Hampton Carpets & Flooring Carpenters

LM Carpentry & Joinery Green-Wheel Carpentry Cleaning Services

Carpet & Upholstery Clinic Four Seasons Cleaning Stainbusters Complete Clean Clearance Outlets: D & M Clearance Computers Services

Progressive Computer Craft & Haberdashery

Art & Stitch Dance & Exercise Classes

Jazzercise Domestic Appliances

G.B. Domestics (UK) Domestic Services

WBCS Electrician

MM Electrical Services Farm Shops

Willow Brook Farm Shop Fascias, Soffits & Guttering

Titan Roofline Fashion

Private Kollection Financial Services/Insurance

HR Insurance Brokers Furniture

Wicker World

Garden Nurseries/Services

Cj’s Patio Cleaning Court Landscapes Olive Grove Nurseries Ramsey Fencing Scenic Gardens Tom Smith Garden Desings Wyndham Landscapes Gifts and Flowers

Ray of Sunshine Glazier RA Baker Glaziers Hair & Beauty

Nail Eclipse Root 66 Sam Roberts Wedding Hair Sapphire Smooth Studio No.4 The Garden Room The Tanning Lounge Health, Fitness & Lifestyle

Andy’s Personal Training Ashwood Chiropractic Kitchens/Beds./Bathrooms

Hurford & Tebbutt Kits/ Beds

Letting Agent

Belvoir Letting Specialist Motor Services

PNP Autofix Swift Car Care Paving / Hardscaping

Transform Drives Pet Services

Caves Pet & Farm Shop Handsome Hounds Paw 2 Paw Pharmacists

Hall the Chemist Photographers

Dave Porter Photography

33 33 32 31 31 33 2

47

15

19 17 7 39 3 18 17

18 19

37

48

43 27 5

35 34 35 1 7


CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

Four Seasons Cleaning Services Tel: 01733 254835 / Mob: 07833 171005

www.fourseasonsgroup.info

• Deep Down Clean & Stain Removal

• Latest Powerful Fast Dry

• Domestic & Commercial

• Special rates apply for whole house cleaning including Kitchen Units, Bathroom Suites, Doors/Frames etc.

48

More Properties Urgently Needed

for Letting

Free letting valuation

Rent insurance scheme

Regulated agent

Buy to Let

Free advice

Free pre purchase visits

Dedicated to lettings

No conflict with vendors interests

01733 321500 www.belvoirlettings.com/peterborough

the viewer peterborough september 2011

Documents

pm tea

beauty treatments

granary caf willow brook

pm group bookings available

pm special offer

local guide

local businesses

brand new hair beauty