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May is seen for many of us as the start of the better weather, where we are all hoping that the Bank Holiday weekends will be warm and sunny. April saw many warmer days, but there’s still that danger of a slight frost even into May. Our Garden Scene this month touches on pruning those tall herbaceous plants and also how you should get those vegetables planted out.

With so many features this month including Health & Beauty, Fitness, Motoring, Interiors and Travel you really must pull up a chair (in the garden on a beautiful Spring day!) and give yourself some ‘Scene time’.

We are also online, so have a look through our website www.thescenemagazine.co.ukand you can read current and past editions and share them with friends and family,including the new Wedding Scene magazine too!

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Community 4-7Health & Beauty 8-13Home & Garden 16-20Family & Craft 22 & 23Book reviews 26Bountiful Botswana 30 & 31Motoring 34 & 35What’s on 36 & 37Pets 38 & 39Finance 41Recipe 42

Contents


Community

DEEPINGS’ U3ADeepings’ U3A started in 2003 and like all U3As, is for those who see retirement as an opportunity to address the changes,

a place to make new friends and learn new skills. Each U3A is unique because it draws on the varied expertise of its members. The Deeping group is a lively group of 400

people meeting informally to enjoy social learning and run by its Committee, with assistance from the many Group

Leaders. The group lists 37 varied groups, from arts/crafts/music, gardening, activity groups, history and language groups.

Most are led from within the membership by people who are happy to share their particular enthusiasm and expertise.

None is formal, just enjoyable.The General Monthly Meeting, open to all members, is held on the third Monday either in the Methodist Church or the

Deepings’ School, Deeping St James.

A monthly Newsletter is the key method of keeping members informed of current activities.

www.u3asites.org.uk/Deepings

Local Contact DetailsChairman: Derek Osborne

dacos@deeping23.

freeserve.co.uk

Secretary: Audrey Allen

[email protected]

Exam pressureWith exams looming in the coming months for both GCSE and A-level

students, you may be finding revision stressful and your prospective

workload overwhelming.

Here are a few common fears and how to combat them;

“I don’t know where to begin.”Make a list of all you have to do. Break your workload down into

manageable chunks, starting with an hour or two per day and slowly

building as exams approach, with planned study breaks.

“I’ve got so much to study and so little time.”

Identify the most important topics and areas you don’t understand.

Skim-reading saves time by helping you organise and focus in on the main

topics. But remember previewing is not an effective substitute for reading.

“I’ve read it and I understand it. I just can’t remember it.”

We remember best the things that are most meaningful to us. As you are

reading, try to build upon new information with your own examples.

Useful Websiteswww.bbc.co.uk/schools/bitesize

With advice for KS3 & GCSE revision, adult learning and advice for parents.

www.direct.gov.ukEducation and learning including advice

and useful links to other agencies

The local Deepings First Responders volunteer group ( L.I.V.E.S.) is seeking new members to serve the community. A Deepings First Responders volunteer responds to 999 calls and provides basic life support until the ambulance arrives. When on call, a First Responder continues with usual home life; watching TV, gardening and going out for dinner for example, but remains available for the shifts agreed to be able to respond to a call. Depending on the number of volunteers the group has, an average of five calls a month could be typical, although it could be less depending on your own situation and agreed availability.

First responders are not necessarily doctors or paramedics, but have been provided with excellent training and equipment by the Lincolnshire Integrated Volunteer Emergency Service Organisation.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Responder in the Deepings, or how to become involved with the organisation in other roles, contact Helen Bembridge on 01778 344330 or attend a monthly meeting which starts at 6.30pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Deepings Community Centre.

Deepings First Responders

Community


Firstly, Senior Nurse Jenny Lomas came to talk about the value and continual use of the Heart Monitor that The Rotary Club of the Deepings donated to the Deepings Practice Health Centre, three years ago. The Monitor is invaluable to the practice and is used every week. It records ECG events for up to eight days and provides an expanded view of the patients cardiac arrhythmias.

Secondly Fiona Johnson gave an update on the Children of Chernobyl, thanking the Club and Inner Wheel for their support in taking the children, over the last four years, on day trips to Butlins and Wicksteed Park. Children stay with host families in the Peterborough area for a month and benefit in a number of ways including boosting their immune systems, helping them to resist or recover from serious illnesses because they will be benefiting from fresh air and clean food. During their visit the youngsters, who are from orphanages and disadvantaged homes, will receive optical, dental and health checks as well as a 12-month supply of vitamins.It costs the Friends of Chernobyl Charity £450 to bring each child over from Belarus – money which the group raises through sponsorship.

If anyone who would like to help sponsor a child call Cecilia on 07779 264591

CommunityThe Rotary Club of the Deepings Thanks from Home & AbroadVisiting recipients of Deepings Rotary Club Charity Funds came to thank about 30 attending Members and update them on their efforts, at last week`s meeting.

Maxey House Retirement Home

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Wins 5 Star Food Hygiene Award 2011Maxey House is a beautiful Georgian House set in landscaped gardens that has been tastefully converted to provide professional care for its residents. We are independently owned and have been operating in the care home business for over 25 year and continue to offer an excellent standard of care catering to a variety of needs. The sole proprietor, Laura Levin, is involved in the day to day running of the home along with the excellent staff of which some have been

with the home for over ten loyal years. The entertainment program offers a variety of events which include music, craft afternoons, quizzes and games. We currently have vacancies and all

rooms available have been updated and decorated.

Maxey House continues to welcome new residents to the home so should anyone wish to come and view the rooms, no appointment is necessary, or contact us on the number below.

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Health & Beauty

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Do Wear Rubber Gloves Nails are extremely porous, if exposed to

water for too long they will weaken, bend and break.

Do Use Cuticle Oil Daily Massage cuticle oil into and around your

cuticles every day to help promote and stimulate good, strong nails growth.

Do Wear Base Coat Always, always, always use a base coat if

you are going to wear nail polish. This will help avoid staining, provide a smoother

base and save you money as you won’t use as much. Avoid products that have

formaldehyde or toluene.

Don’t File Wet Nails Nails will absorb a surprising amount of

water and will then be weaker. Try to avoid emery boards and never ever use metal

ones – they will split your nails! Invest in a crystal or glass file as these last a lifetime.

Don’t Use Your Nails As Tools Keep your nails and hands looking lovely;

take a minute to get the right tool for the job and avoid sacrificing your nails!

NAIL CARE DO’S &DON’TS

Health & Beauty

Whilst reducing your calories intake steadily will enhance weight loss, decreasing the calorie intake drastically will make your body revert to starvation mode. Survival in this instance is the body’s number 1 priority which means holding onto your fat stores.Regular frequent snacks and meals are the key to success. Better to lose a little often,than to often not lose a little.

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FITNESS MYTHS

I’m sure that you have had heard lots of conflicting exercise tips over the years, about the best way to train, so it is time to shed some light on

some fitness myths floating around in the fitness world.

Myth 1

Unfortunately body fat is reduced from all over the body and not a specific area. You maybe making things worse in some cases, by exercising that zone (i.e. squats will add size to your backside). Body fat will generally burn from the inside first and then finally hit those hard to get areas, which typically are the first places to gain. You need to ensure that you combine weights, cardio and nutrition.

If you want to reduce the size of your hips, backside or stomach, then you should exercise that area

Myth 2

Lots of running, cycling, x-training and rowing is the key to losing body fat (all known as Cardio)

Well done if you are committed to all this, but too much will have a negative affect on your overall physique. Basically too much cardio will eventually put your body into a calorie deficit and then start to use your muscles for an energy source - NOT GOOD! You will then start to lose your definition and tone. Muscle is metabolically active and burns more calories at rest. Try to combine a toning session with short bursts of cardio to preserve muscle.

Myth 3

The best way to lose body fat is to eat very little calories

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YOU HAVE BEEN HYPNOTISED BEFORE!!!

Yes, I know, it’s a bold statement to make but read on and I will explain what I mean by proving an altered state of awareness, we have all experienced this state before...watching TV and find yourself ‘staring into space’, when you have been driving and realise you cannot remember the last few miles of the journey, becoming so absorbed in something that you lose all trace of time. These, are all examples of an altered state of awareness.

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?....As you progress through life, experiences are gathered, mostly these are good, on occasions something maybe upsetting or even so hor-rific that you ‘lock away’ the experience, the unconscious mind protecting you. Consciously you may have no recollection of the event, but your unconscious memory keeps it stored. Then sooner or later something happens which causes the unconscious mind to react. Hypnotherapy can be used to resolve any of these problems, annoyances or irritations. Us-ing hypnotherapy I can help you with: Anxiety issues, stress, fears & phobias, unwanted habits, weight control, self esteem, depression, stop smoking, IBS, Childbirth, pain, exams, public speaking, sports hypnosis and many more.

The History of HypnotismWhy, if hypnosis is such a valuable tool, has it been neglected by the medical profession for so long?...This was asked in 1951 in ‘Concepts of Hypnosis’. Luckily over the last 60 years the medical profession have began to change their viewpoint on hypnosis & hypnotherapy. It’s taken a long time to get where we are now, and some people still think that by swinging a pocket watch or by a click of the fingers people can ‘go under’ and be controlled!!...nothing could be further from the truth!!

Hypnosis was recorded as a religious rite in the temples of Iris, Nature Goddess of the Nile; Egyptologists have copied numerous engravings showing worshippers in poses unmistakably characteristic of hypnotic trance. A Greek engraving (928B.C) shows Chiron, renowned physician of his time placing his pupil Aesculapius under hypnosis – in fact, the word hypnosis comes from the Greek word ‘Hypnos’ meaning sleep! From every country, from every period of history, we find documentation attesting to the practice of hypnosis....from Frederick Anton Mesmer in 1773 (from where we get the phrase to be mesmerised) to Dr James Braid, a prominent Manchester surgeon, who is the father of sci-entific evaluation of hypnotism around 1840’s; Professor Charcot, the neurologist became enthralled in the late 1800’s at his Academy in France. A complete historical presentation of hypnosis would take volumes, suffice to say that Charcot found hypnosis at a crucial point in history and rescued it from an almost certain grave....The rest they say is history.Hypnotism is finally shrugging off the unde-servedly poor reputation created by apparent mystical powers of stage hypnotists....people are more educated now and can find out for themselves how powerful the technique really is.

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On the veg patch

Carry on hardening off plants ready to be planted out in their final positions towards the end of the month. Plant all main crop potatoes early in the month, also get sweet corn and runner beans going early in modules.

To avoid the dreaded carrot root fly cover your carrots with Enviromesh. This fine mesh prevents the fly getting to your precious roots and laying her eggs. Leave enough mesh either side to allow the carrots to grow, thin and harvest early in the morning or evening replacing the mesh as you go.

Pest and disease watch!

Watch out for little green Gooseberry Sawfly caterpillars that can defoliate a bush in a weekend! As lilies romp skywards beware of pretty red Lily Beetles. The beetle’s larvae have a nasty habit of covering themselves in their own excrement to resemble a bird dropping whilst munching leaves! Pick off beetles if spotted and blast off larvae with a hose pipe.

The Chelsea chop!

Not an annual cull of any dodgy gardening presenters, but a pruning method used to control flowering time and size of tall her-baceous plants that can flop and be difficult to support eg Anthemis, Echinacea, Sedums, Phlox and Achillea. Chelsea time (end of May) cut back plants by half, water and feed to produce shorter bushier plants with more flowers.

With spring bulbs fading, bees buzzing and birds nesting, the glories of summer will soon be upon us! May is a beautiful and busy month full of blossom and scent; just keep one keen eye on the weather forecasts and a little fleece handy in case Jack Frost decides to pay us one last visit!

Ornamental garden

Damp down glass houses to increase humidity Divide Hostas as they come into

growth. Now is a good time for the first batch of shrub cuttings in the softwood

stage such as Fuchsia, Buddleia and Hydrangea. This soft growth lasts till

about mid June and has the ability to root more successfully but is harder to look

after once rooted. Take ¾ cm long cuttings just below a leaf joint and pinch

out the tips. Bottom heat from a propagator is the single best way to

increase chances of rooting.

Bees a buzzing, birds nesting....it must be May

By Joseph Whitehead www.gardenwiseadvice.com

Home & Garden Home & Garden


If you are not in your forever home and plan to sell your property within the next couple of years, consider if replacing your existing kitchen is worth the expense, time and effort. If your current layout works and the cabinet carcasses are still in good working order then why go to the heartache of replacing them? You can achieve a completely new look simply by updating some of the existing fittings. Not only will this be considerably cheaper but the work will be completed within a shorter time frame, with a lot less disruption.

Start by calculating what budget you have to spend as this will help determine the level of improvements you can afford to make. You can gain a total new look by stripping the kitchen back to the bare carcass and replacing all fittings. However, if your budget doesn’t stretch that far, don’t worry, consider what combination of changes will give you the best results; a fresh new colour on the walls and ceiling, new handles on the cabinet doors and some trendy new tiles can help to transform a dated look.

If you opt for a full refurbishment consider using a local kitchen refurbishment company who will complete the work for you. However, if you are happy to take on the challenge yourself make sure that you do the following: -

• Measure all of your current kitchen doors, side panels and kickboards and then measure them again • Make sure you can purchase replacements of the same size, check the positioning of the hinges • Think about door handles and what style is required to ensure the new ones do not obstruct anything • If you are replacing your worktop, check for joints and know where they are positioned• If you are replacing any appliances, spend time measuring to ensure your replacement items will fit safely and securely• Any gas appliances need to be disconnected and fitted by a registered gas fitter

Refurbish or Replace

your KitchenReplacing an existing kitchen is one of the most expensive and disruptive tasks that you can undertake. Before you make the decision to rip everything out and start

again, there are a couple of things to consider: –

• Are you currently in your forever home? • Does you current kitchen work?• What budget do you realistically have?

Refurbish

Whatever you can afford, it might not give you the dream kitchen you were hoping for, but it will certainly help to make your home more presentable when the time comes to put your house on the market. Just remember when choosing your colours and design the kitchen is one of the major selling points so don’t put potential buyers off by opting for something too bizarre!

Replace

If you are fortunate enough to be in your for-ever home the first thing to consider is what you want from your kitchen. Will the space allow for your design dream? If not, it may be worth considering a revamp rather than a replacement. However, if the space allows for a complete new design start by making a wish list of all the things you would like from your kitchen, this could be anything from somewhere to entertain, to having a built in wine rack. Write everything down, no matter how unachievable you think it might be.

Next consider what budget you have. Plans never quite go to plan so make sure you have a little extra cash in reserve, just in case.

Once you have set your budget and agreed on the expectations from your new kitchen, it is time to think about the layout, design and colour. Remember that you don’t want to be changing your kitchen again anytime soon, so spend time shopping around looking for styles and designs that you like.

Once you have an idea of style and colour, get your kitchen designed by a professional – many of the DIY stores offer free design and planning. They will come out to your home and talk to you about your expectations. Go through your wish list – but be aware you may have to compromise. They will take measurements and note where the current services are located and provide you with a printed plan. Whether you use the company or go elsewhere is up to you, however, unless you are a craftsman by trade, it is advisable to get your kitchen fitted by professionals.

Like anything in this world, you get what you pay for, but if you give time to research your dream kitchen thoroughly, you will find some excellent value for money out there.

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Home & Garden Home & Garden


Harleys Diner in Market Deeping is a popular venue for a morning coffee, a cooked breakfast, lunch with friends or a snack in the afternoon. Added to this, owner Richard Swinscoe has introduced extended opening hours, through to the evening. I recently went for an evening meal at Harleys, with my husband, and we were both thoroughly impressed. The starters all looked tempting, but we decided on the seared field mushrooms served on char grilled bread with a garlic butter & rocket and also the tempura king prawns with a sweet chilli sauce – both wonderfully cooked and presented, but we both agreed the mushrooms were outstanding; soft and with a perfect amount of garlic butter. For the main course, I chose the monkfish with sweet chilli, noodles and

oriental vegetables. This was tender, with the noodles just right and not sticky. As if the mushroom starter had not impressed us enough, the Thai beef curry with jasmine rice and homemade prawn cracker outdid it; tender beef, sauce that was thick enough to stay on the meat and rice infused with a subtle flavour of jasmine. Desserts of Oero cheesecake & Key Lime pie rounded off the meal beautifully. We enjoyed Barefoot Pinot Grigio (California) with the meal and found all the portions of food were perfect for an evening meal. The service was excellent and everything about the meal would mean a repeat visit is on the cards very soon!

Evening Dinner at Harley’s Diner – Naomi Hand

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Two courses £12/personThree courses £15/person, inc. a bottle

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Home & Garden


Internet Safety For You And Your Family

(ONE Opinion Survey, www.statistics.gov.uk) You can help young people use the internet safely and we have brought you some guidlines from the UK

Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS)

Cress Egg HeadsA little trip down memory lane with Cress Egg Heads – I bet you can smell that cress just from a school day memory!

FLAG ITFlag up with someone you trust if anything

upsets you or if someone asks to meet

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BLOCK ITBlock people who send

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Useful online sites for ideas and

tips, with local stores for friendly advice

Family & Craft

Spring StorageSpring is a natural time to get those cupboards cleared, winter boots packed away and windows flung to let in some fresh bulb scented air. A clean slate and great storage solutions can give us all a lift. From simple baskets, to mid range shelving these could work for you. Small stair baskets mean all those bites and pieces get taken upstairs in one go! Gorgeous felt style baskets can be tailored to your room style, so whilst they are practical, they look stylish too. Shelving can be coupled with baskets, or kept open if you’re a tidy person! The under stairs cupboard area can be a bit of a dumping ground. Only keep the essentials – be ruthless and make a decision to reduce, reuse and recycle!

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My son Felix, who’s nearly ten, is a book worm. He loves adventures set in times gone by. The Viking Sagas, by East Anglian novelist Kevin Crossley-Holland (who wrote the Arthur trilogy) are next on his list – not least because the characters have those fantastically complex names that children love (Harald Hardrada, anyone?!) In this novel, the main character is a young girl, Solveig, who goes in search of her father. In her tiny boat she sails off into an adventure, joining forces with Swedish traders, meeting a ghost-ship and an English slave, a charming thief and a Russian king.

Vita’s gift shop would do better if she ran it as a business, not as somewhere to daydream. But she’s not one to tell herself off - she leaves that to her ex. Oliver, the hero, is a successful tree surgeon but behind the scenes he is a very private man. Then a troublesome pear tree and an elderly shoplifter bring Oliver to Vita - and as Spring turns into Summer they are given choices and chances. Will they take them this time - or walk away? Chances is my 11th novel. Unlike Secrets and Pillow Talk which were set in the North East, I chose a new location - a small market town in the home counties. The research was fascinating – especially watching brawny tree surgeons at work last summer!

Early on, I was struggling to find a name for my heroine and posted my dilemma on my facebook page - suggestions came in thick and fast but I decided on “Vita” because the name means LIFE - and whilst I was writing this book my mum was battling cancer, so it seemed a symbolic name to choose. I’m pleased to tell you my Mum is doing really well – and it is to her that this book is dedicated. Chances is a tale about taking a chance on love again and is unapologetically romantic.

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For those with a tad more cash to spare, Botswana can be combined with visits to many of the highlights of the surrounding regions – maybe visit the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls or chic Cape Town or spend some idyllic beach time on the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius or Mozambique.

Inspirational Travel tailor-make itineraries to cater for varying durations and budgets.

Traditionally a holiday destination that thrived on high yield and low impact tourism, Botswana isn’t famed for attracting the more budget conscious traveller. All that is set to change with a new series of affordable itineraries created by local travel company, Inspirational Travel.

Botswana’s key tourist destinations, dur-ing peak season, have asked as much as USD $1,200 per person per night (approx £750.00). Inspirational Travel, however, are now offering safaris starting at just £1,200 per person. Managing Director, Steve Daykin explains; “Botswana is a fabulous place to visit, but previously this hasn’t been pos-sible for many individuals and families due to excessive pricing. Now, what with the economy forcing purse strings to tighten, holidays to Botswana have become seemingly beyond reach. However, we have worked diligently with our strategic partners to design exciting, affordable itineraries to suit those travelling on a more modest budget”.

Inspirational Travel has created a range of exciting safari itineraries of varying lengths and start with their 4-night “Affordable Botswana” safari with prices from just £1,200 per person. The itinerary includes 2-nights in the Okavango Delta at Kanana Camp and 2-nights in Moremi Game Re-serve at Okuti Camp. The price of £1,200 includes shared accommodation, flights within Botswana, game activities, all meals and drinks, laundry service, park entrance fees and departure taxes.

Botswana is a vast land of contrasting flora and fauna. The country is landlocked between South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia and is covered by savannah scrub and the dry, arid Kalahari sands, which are then broken by the breathtaking Okavango Delta, the saltpans of Makgadikgadi and the swamps and flood plains of the Chobe River. Collectively these areas constitute a range of eco-systems unparalleled in Africa and are abundant in bird, plant and wildlife.

Contact Inspirational Travel on

01780 784380 [email protected]

Now Accessible For More Budget Conscious Travellers

www.inspirational-travel.com

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But back to the fundamental running costs of the car; Hyundai has developed three exceptionally efficient engines which power the ix20: a 1.4-litre with 90PS in both petrol and diesel, and a125PS petrol mated to an automatic transmission. Hyundai expects its new ‘U2’ common-rail diesel engine to be the most popular choice among British buyers looking for exceptional economy. The U2 engines use high-pressure common rail injection, electronically-controlled Exhaust Gas Re-circulation (EGR) and a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) to ensure they meet Euro V emissions regulations. What’s more, fitted with Integrated Stop-Start technologyand a six-speed manual gearbox, the 1.4 CRDi Style version of the ix20, on test here, records CO2 emissions of just 114g/

km and returns an average fuel economy of 65.7mpg. These class-leading figures will bring reduced motoring costs through lower road fund licence costs as well as saving pounds at the pumps. Ok, by their very nature, MPVs, large or small, are never exhilarating to drive, and the ix20 is no exception. But the car is impressive in so many other respects. It is roomy, tremendously economical, it has a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, it has 20,000-mile service intervals and comes with Hyundai’s five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus five years of roadside assistance and free vehicle health checks. Phew! By my reckoning all that makes the ix20 ideal for anyone looking for a cost-effective, practical, modern day motor.

However, Hyundai is doing its bit to help ease the cost of everyday motoring by producing the thrifty new ix20. The latest model to join the South Korean company’s ‘i-range’ line-up of vehicles has the style of a supermini, the space of Doctor Who’s TARDIS and the economy of a city car. Every manual model features Intelligent Stop & Go technology, low rolling-resistance Continental tyres and an Alternator Management System (AMS), giving it the lowest emissions and fuel consumption in the class. In fact the ix20 is so fuel efficient it can actually better or match the figures for rivals’ city cars.

Made at Hyundai’s newest European plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic, the ix20 is essen-tially a compact MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) with a healthy dose of fashion and functional-ity. It is not, in my opinion, good-looking but it

does have a chic sporty profile, which sets it apart from the boxy ‘minivan’ image typically associated with other MPVs. Inside, the ix20 is firmly screwed together and matches the spirited design of the exterior. The well-appointed cabin features a height adjustable driver’s seat, air conditioning, six airbags, active head restraints, radio/CD audio system with six speakers, plus CD, MP3 and USB-/AUX-/iPOD-input capabilities. More importantly, the car provides excellent legroom and headroom in the front and rear. It is also very easy to achieve a comfortable driving position. And once on the move, the ix20 delivers an alert and supple ride, even over the most pothole ravaged roads. That is no surprise though because the car is the first in Hyundai’s history to be extensively tested on the worst of Brit-ish roads.


Now in its 13th spectacular year, the Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival is proving as popular as ever, as companies, organisations and clubs from across the city and surrounding area, sign up what they hope will be winning teams. This much celebrated annual event returns to the Embankment in

Peterborough on Sunday 19th June 2011 - so don’t miss this opportunity to be part of it!

To take part, all you need to do is raise a team of up to 17 people (squads can be larger) and you will be ready to ‘race the dragon’! All the dragon boats, qualified helms and racing equipment are provided, each team gets a minimum of three races and no previous experience is necessary, just plenty of team spirit and enthusiasm!

To make sure your company, club or group of friends is on the start line in

June, call Gable Events on 01780 470 718 or visit

www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/peterborough.

Get a team together and make a splash at the Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival!

Peterborough Kite FestivalSunday 12th June

Ferry Meadows: starts 10.00am

Competitions - Sales - Children’s Workshop - Free-flying Area

A packed programme to include,Stafford Wallace’s Indian Fighters. Adrenaline Head power kites

Dark Star AND Team Spectrum with sychronised 2 line flyingFrench Connection kite stacks. Bryan Beasley trick flying

Essex Kite Flyers. STACK Rokkaku Challenge

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The Deeping Show 4 & 5 June

www.deepingshow.co.ukGates Open 8:00 am

Competitions Start 8:30am AdmissionAdults £6Juniors (under 16) £4

Senior Citizens £4 Family (2 adults & 2 children) £16

Free parking and toiletsDisabled parking and toilets

RefreshmentsAmusements

Whats OnWhats On

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May 25 Growing Organic Food Andrew Dennis of Woodlands Farm will talk on his experiences in setting up this highly successful organic farm. 7-9pm Tickets £5 including a glass of

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May 2011 - National Vaccination Month

Get your pets up to date with vaccinations which includes a FREE health

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Cats & Dogs: over 18 months of age and not vaccinated in last 18 months.

Rabbits: over 9 months of age and not vaccinated in last 9 months.

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Your dog’s daily routine for feeding and walks maintained by our hostsLocal hosts in your area

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Many hosts with Barking Mad have previously been dog owners. If you have missed that companionship from having a pet, but you can’t commit the time to have your own dog, then maybe becoming a host for Barking Mad is the answer.

Not only can you have a visiting companion, but you can address that niggling need for more exercise and get out into the beautiful countryside surrounding you. Worried the dog might need more exercise than you can manage? Don’t be concerned; you will be matched with a suitable dog for your sake and theirs.

Contact Kerry Wells now on 01775 720382 to discuss hosting in more detail.

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Protect your PetIt is really important to continue to protect your pet against diseases that can be fatal. The success of vaccination has meant that some of these diseases are less common than in the past. However they are still present. If the immunity of the animal population declines then more cases will be seen. Disease is never static as we know with our own health - swine flu being the latest example. Parvo virus in dogs is becoming more prevalent due to a new strain of the virus. Cat flu is still very common and feline Leukaemia is a significant cause of cat deaths. In rabbits we continue to see myxomatosis every year with invariably fatal results and viral haemorrhagic disease is reported in the area. Although it is easy to become complacent. Protection by vaccination is a very important component of the health of our pets.

Microchipping your pet gives them the best chance of being identified and returned to you if they become lost or stolen. Many pets can be microchipped including cats, dogs, rabbits and horses. Thousands of pets are lost every year and many are never reunited with their owners – microchipping can change that. While collars and tags can get caught or removed – microchipping identifies your pet permanently and harmlessly.

Exotic Pet Refuge Open Days

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A tiny microchip is inserted under the animal’s skin. This gives the pet their own unique code. The microchip can be scanned and matched to the owner’s contact details, which are kept on a database, such as The National PetLog database. You must make sure the database you are registered with has your up-to-date contact details. Check with your vet for advice, as it will depend on the species, size and condition of your animal.

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We could soon be enjoying greater financial flexibility in retirement thanks to draft legislation released by the UK Treasury. From 6 April 2011, individuals will no longer be forced to buy an annu-ity with the proceeds of their personal pension scheme at any age. Instead, they will continue to have the options to save it or move to a drawdown (unsecured pension) arrangement in which their pension is left invested and money is taken directly from that pot.The increase in flexibility will end a compulsory purchase system which was introduced by the previous government. Increasing life expectancy and the fact that older people are working longer, coupled with the current environment of low interest rates and therefore poor annuity rates was making their original 75-year cut-off appear a little draconian. (That cut off has now been reset to 77 to give time for this legislation to be

finalised.) The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) welcomed the additional flexibility, though they do believe that the new rules will most likely benefit those with larger pension pots. Indeed, many people are still likely to choose an annuity simply to fix their income expectations and enable them to plan frequently without fully assessing their options. More fundamentally, how-ever, the NAPF warned that most people are simply not saving enough into their pension schemes.

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StartersA Salad of Home-Cured Duck with

Orange & Smoked Bacon

Seared Lamb’s Liver with Horseradish Mash & Onion Gravy

Port Poached Pear & Stilton Tart

Smoked Salmon & Three Cheese Terrine

Cream of Almond & Butter Bean Soup

Main CoursesSeared Fillet of Red Mullet with a Red

Wine Sauce

Pork & Chorizo Cassoulet

Wild Mushroom Pie with Brie & Spring Onion and a Brandy Cream Sauce

Seared Lamb Cutlets with Bread Sauce

Pan-Fried Barbary Duck Breast with Juniper Sauce

Sirloin Steak with Caramelised Shallot Gravy

All served with Potatoes and a selection of Seasonal Vegetables

All choices subject to availabilityPlus a selection from our dessert menu

Three Courses £26.50 per person

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Port Poached Pear & Stilton Tart – Serves 6

Ingredients3 Conference Pears (the firm flesh holds together well during poaching) I 300 ml Port A Pinch of Mixed Spice | 200 gm Blue Stilton | 6 Rounds of Puff Pastry 12cm diameter (home-made if you have the afternoon spare or bought is fine) | 1 Egg, beaten

You will need a flat baking tray with non-stick liner, a sharp paring knife and a pastry brush.

On the day:-

5. Preheat the oven to 190C and warm the baking tray.6. Score a smaller circle in the pastry rounds big enough to contain the pear (this allows the pastry to rise around the edge without dislodging the pear) and brush the outer ring with beaten egg.7. Take the hot tray from the oven. Lay down the pastry rounds and place a pear half (rounded side down) on each. Pop a big lump of stilton into the hollow, then bake on the top shelf for 15 minutes until the stilton has melted and the pastry is golden brown. Serve immediately.

The day before :-

1. Peel, then top & tail the pears and cut in half down the middle. Hollow out the core then trim the pointy end and any sharp edges until the pear resembles the shape of a coracle (a small round boat).2. Put the pears into a saucepan just big enough to fit the 6 halves in a single layer, then cover with the port. (Top up with water if the pears aren’t quite covered).3. Add the spice then simmer very gently, with the lid on, until the pears are soft but not floppy. (Approx 30 mins)4. Allow the pears to cool, then refrigerate (still in the port) overnight.

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Stilton cheese is traditionally matched with port and is often paired with pears. This recipe combines the three elements for a warm starter. Most of the work can be done ahead, with just 15 minutes cooking prior to serving.

Recipe


It’s the footwear that’s been catching the eyeof celebrities, TV, magazines and newspapers – and it’s available literally on your doorstep.Since Fitflops were launched almost fouryears ago they’ve received rave reviews frommillions of satisfied customers.

So, what makes Fitflops such hot property? Well, in addition to being stylish footwear, they have a unique design that’s been proven

to help tone you as you walk – and some people have also reported relief from such problems as chronic back pain and sciatica. Fitflops are the result of a collaboration between Bliss Spa founder and former personal trainer Marcia Kilgore and London South Bank University biomechanists Dr David Cook and Darren James. Over two-and-a-half years of research they developed unique Microwobbleboard™ technology that helps tone and tighten leg muscles as you walk. Independent tests have shown this can increase leg and bottom muscle activity by up to 30% and absorb up to 20% more shock than normal shoes.The result is a workout while you walk and, as Fitflops realign the impact of each stride you take, wearers have also noticed they help lessen back, pelvis and knee stress. www.northshoes.co.uk

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