YAXLEY GAZETTE FEBRUARY 2023

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contents gazette health & wellbeing welcomefebruary yaxley hub 22 LK Brows Feature forward 23 Start 2023 With Focus 5 Yaxley Library Life Admin 5 WI News gazette home & garden 5 Lakeside Health We all like a bit of appreciation, but life admin – the jobs that living in a 8 Parish News 17 A Rose By Any Other Name modern society demands of us - delivers no thanks at all and is never-ending. 9 Sally Howell Update Modern technology can really help, especially when so much can be done at 11 Vivacity Gym pets & countryside a time to suit you. But, to turn the idiom on its head, every silver lining has a 11 Nene Park Photo Comp cloud, and the widespread adoption of automated services means that trying 13 Countryside Volunteers 24 On The Catwalk to conduct everyday administration is increasingly challenging. 13 Valentine's Day 25 Wildlife Trust If you ever need to call a big company, you will likely feel a little spike of 19 Men In Song anxiety as you wait for the number to connect. There will be a menu of 21 Slash Your Bills money matters buttons to press and when you do eventually speak to someone there’s likely to be a plethora of numbers to quote before your query is dealt with. yaxley sports 26 Tax Returns 2022 Furthermore, criminal activity has forced organisations to increase security measures, meaning passwords, texting of codes and memorable information 20 Broadway Bowls time out need to be given before you get anywhere. 20 Yaxley FC The bigger the organisation, the more likely they are to be difficult to 27 Puzzles deal with, and while I believe in supporting small businesses through the young gazette 27 Recipe - Corned Beef Hash magazine, our advertisers aren’t banks, utility companies or HMRC so we can’t always‘vote with our feet’. 14-14 Local School News stay safe I have no solution, but if you know of any charities or individuals who offer help to those that struggle with their life admin, please send in the details. I’ll Inspire 28 Scam Alert gladly print it in good old-fashioned black and white! 7 Church News handy numbers 7 FolksworthCFRs 29-31 Handy Numbers Contact us SNOWDROP Awake T: 01733 757342 E: [email protected] fair maid of Facebook www.yaxleygazette.co.uk February- Springtime is around Distribution: Adrian Kisby. T: 07592 833464 the corner Brian Strand NEXT ISSUE DEADLINE: 7 FEBRUARY ADVERTISE Useful Contacts YOUR BUSINESS IN YAXLEY GAZETTE FROM JUST £22.50 PM PUBLIC DEFIBRILLATORS design Churches workflow St Peter’s Church Rev Sarah Hare - [email protected] 01733 248690 / 07498230858 [email protected] Laura Ashley [email protected] 07939 449 255 Yaxley Methodist Chapel - Main Street Rev Janet Titterton [email protected] / 01733 259631 151 Main Street, Yaxley, Cambridgeshire, Industrial Estate, Yaxley PE7 3HS Defibs 07534 195 326 [email protected] PE7 3LD Printers, 90A Peterborough Road, Farcet District Council - Huntingdon DC 01480 388 388 Claypole Funeral Directors, Main Street PE7 3BN PE7 3LZ Doctors (Yaxley) Co-op, Bentley Avenue PE7 3ZT Queens Park Pavillion (not 24hr 01733 240 478 defibrillator), Daimler Ave, Yaxley PE7 Duck & Drake Main Street Yaxley PE7 3LY 3AU Foodbank [email protected] 07579 825 798 Farcet Club, 1 Cross St, Farcet PE7 3DE Rec Pavilion, Middleton's Road,Yaxley Library (Yaxley) 0345 0455 225 Farcet Post Office, Main Street PE7 3DB PE7 3LR Parish Council (Yaxley) 01733 241 958 Farcet Primary School, St Mary’s Street The Farmers, Broadway, Yaxley, PE7 3NT Pet Nutrition Adviser 01733 753 055 PE7 3AR The Old Cemetery, Farcet PE7 3AY David Sanders LCGI MinstLM Fen View Museum, Peterborough Rd, The Royal British Legion, 210 Broadway, Farcet PE7 3AZ Peterborough PE7 3NR Police (non emergency no.) 101 18 Ferndale Yaxley PE7 3ZW Yaxley Fire Station, Main Street,Yaxley Holme Village Hall, Short Drove Holme PE7 3LB Yaxley & Farcet Covid Support Network 01733 794 513 PE7 3PA Telephone box on the High Street in Lakeside Healthcare, Landsdowne Road Stilton, PE7 3RF Peterborough City Hospital 01733 678 000 PE7 3JL NHS Direct call (or visit www.111.nhs.uk) 111 Anglian Water 0345 791 9155 Station Bridge Vets 01733 615 447 Locks and Shades, 39 Mere View The Pavilion, High Street, Stilton PE7 3RA North Hunts Community Car Scheme 07795 542 084 TheYaxley Gazette is sourced and published independently by local people and is not on the back of any large organisation or society.Views and opinions written in this magazine may not necessarily reflect those of the publisher.TheYaxley Gazette cannot be held responsible for unsolicited material. All artwork and design is the copyright of its respective owner. Reproduction of any part of this publication is strictly prohibited unless prior permission is given by the publishers. Yaxley Gazette | February 2023 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk 3

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yaxleyhub HOLME WI YAXLEY LIBRARY Alison McGuinness, President SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY We didn't meet in January apart from our annual meal at the Admiral Wells when we all caught up after the Christmas holiday. All the information in this article can be found at We resume our meetings this month with our planned guest speaker for www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/libraries February talking about the Ramsey Walled Garden. Holme WI look forward to seeing you soon. EVENTS IN Easter Arts & Crafts YAXLEY LIBRARY Tuesday 11th April 2023, 10.30- Anyone wishing to contact us please email 11.30am (£1/child, booking [email protected] REGULAR CHILDREN’S EVENTS required) ADULT EVENTS INTRODUCING YAXLEY’S HEALTH Rhymetime These are free events, donations AND WELLBEING COACH Songs and rhymes for infants and welcome. pre-schoolers. Scrabble – Mondays 3pm Liam Rushton is our Health and Wellbeing Coach, Liam Rushton Tuesdays, 10.30-11am. Games Club – Tuesday’s 2 – 3pm helping patients to adopt healthy habits and ways ENGAGE IN THE AFTERNOON to boost their physical and mental health. He is U5’s Stay & Play (18+) a qualified personal trainer with a sports science Fridays, 9.30-10.30am. Wednesday 8th February 2023 @ background and says early intervention can 2-3pm – Yaxley W I make a huge difference to conditions including Lego Club An insightful talk on the Women’s diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and Saturdays, 10-11am. (50p/child) Institute – Inspiring Women and heart attacks. Girls since 1915. BookTrust ‘Cozy Season’ Wednesday 8th March 2023 He joined our Yaxley team 18 months ago and Storytime 2nd Thursday Monthly, @ 2-3pm – Ross Greenwood undertook initial consultations by telephone or video due to Covid 2-3pm. (Author) restrictions. Now the majority are face to face as it can be easier to gauge A journey from Prison Officer to concerns, build relationships and monitor progress. OTHER CHILDREN’S EVENTS Author of the Peterborough-based D.I Barton crime thrillers. Pokémon and Manga Arts & Advance booking is required as Crafts spaces are limited, please reserve Thursday 16th February 2023, your ticket from Yaxley Library 2-4pm (£1/child, booking required) or contact Huntingdon.referral@ cambridgeshire.gov.uk. World Book Day Arts & Crafts Saturday 4th March 2023, 10-11am (£1/child, booking required) Liam, who is also a qualified cancer rehabilitation instructor, said: ‘It is MONEY HELP IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE INFORMATION getting people to understand why it is important to start healthy habits Yaxley Library stocks leaflets on financial help in the ongoing and change bad ones that may have formed over a lifetime. It comes cost of living crisis. Feel welcome to take these. down to management of long-term conditions, physical and mental health, and behaviour change. ‘Building rapport is important as patients need to buy into the process. I NEW BUS PASSES & RENEWALS always ask, “where do you want to see yourself in two years?” as it triggers Is your Bus Pass due to expire soon? It can be renewed motivation. There is an element of accountability as I book follow up online up to six weeks before it expires. consultations to ask about progress.’ If you or you know someone who needs help doing this, we can assist them at the library – they may need to book an An initial consultation may last for around an hour and then, depending appointment. on the condition and treatment, follow up contact could be around For more information please contact us on: 0345 045 5225, half an hour a time. Liam deals with around seventy patients per week, E-mail [email protected] or pop tracking their journey and giving encouragement and feedback: into Yaxley Library. ‘We have achieved great results, such as halving cholesterol levels! Library Information It’s a lovely feeling to know that you have played a part in improving We always welcome new library members and it’s free to join – just bring someone’s health, quality of life and longevity as the ethos of a health and ID with your name and address. It only takes a few minutes to get your wellbeing coach is that prevention is better than cure.’ new library card. Monday 3pm – 7pm Tuesday 9.30am – 5.00pm YAXLEY PPG MEETING Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am – 5.00pm Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm Saturday 9.30am – 1.30pm You are invited to the next meeting of our Patient Participation You can reserve books from Peterborough and Suffolk libraries for £2 per Group on Monday 6th February 2023 at 6.30pm. book. A reservation from a Cambridgeshire library carries a 50p charge. Renew/request books: 0345 045 5225 The Patient Participation Group liaises between patients and the Practice Items can be returned to any library in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough. Team, providing valuable feedback and acting as ‘critical friends.’With planned population growth in the area it is more vital than ever that we Look out for news on www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library have a strong and active PPG so we are looking for people to attend from as wide a demographic as possible FACEBOOK/Cambridgeshire Libraries Facebook page to represent the views of our patient community. The meeting will take or search for us on Twitter or Instagram place in the surgery and we hope to welcome along as many patients as possible. Thank you. Yaxley Gazette | February 2023 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk 5

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inspire ST PETER'S CHURCH YAXLEY METHODIST CHAPEL WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2023 You are newly engaged, 30 cars, on the north side Friday 3rd March 2023 @ 2pm and dreaming of your perfect wedding – there of the church and space Yaxley Methodist Church, Main Street, Yaxley All Welcome are so many choices to for a wedding car to park Service prepared by women of Taiwan make, and a budget to on the road outside the World Day of Prayer is an international, inter-church balance…. south gate; the path organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world: their hopes, back to the gate at the concerns and prayers. The preparation for the day is vast. An international committee is based in New If your picture of a perfect end of the service offers York and there are national committees in each wedding contains a great opportunities for participating country. Regional conferences meet to beautiful ancient building, photos and the throwing consider the service and then local groups make their plans. Finally, with flowers everywhere, of rose petals etc., at a church near you on Friday March 3 2023 people will gather to your choice of music, and celebrating the newly- celebrate the service prepared by the women of Taiwan. the bells ringing out across weds. The Day of Prayer is celebrated in over 120 countries. It begins in Samoa and prayer in native languages travels throughout the world the village and fields, The fees for weddings --- through Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas before finishing in American Samoa some 38 hours later. then St. Peter’s, here in in 2023 start at around YAXLEY METHODIST CHAPEL our village of Yaxley, could be your first £500, with optional items like the bells, Main Street (opposite Keepsakes) choice! You can make your vows before organ, videos and CDs, winter heating, k [email protected] F Yaxleymcfacebook God in a friendly atmosphere, with plenty and flowers costing extra. We have an Minister: Rev'd Janet Titterton m 01733 259631 of room for all your family and friends. imaginative Flower Team keen to dress k [email protected] the church to suit your personal taste It doesn’t matter whether you attend and wishes. I can send you a leaflet with church regularly or not, we still love all the details you need to start with, welcoming wedding couples and their and Sarah and I are only too pleased to families and friends. You will build up answer questions. a personal relationship with the vicar, Why not come along to a Sunday Service Sarah, who treats every wedding as (11.00am) to meet the vicar and have a special. look at the church? If you live in Yaxley, or have done, establishing the necessary connection In the first instance, please with St. Peter’s is easy, but there are other contact me on fran@lancersgap. ways……..and if either or both of you co.uk or 01733 244493. have been divorced, a church wedding or Fran Russell blessing is still possible. Wedding Administrator, St. Peter’s, There is a car park, with room for about Yaxley. TWO FOLKSWORTH VOLUNTEERS LOOKING AFTER THEIR COMMUNITY The Folksworth Community First Responders (CFRs) consist of two committed volunteers Tony Lewis, and Ben Harrington. They are both volunteers trained by the East of England Ambulance service to deal with certain types of emergency calls. Tony and Ben both have careers outside of the CFRs, but together they were able to offer 7,195 hours of on call cover in 2022 to their community when available, and between them have attended 293 of 999 calls. Last year was one of their busiest years. The breakdown of their call outs for 2022 were as follows: 7,195 hours of emergency cover by 2 volunteers for East England Ambulance Calls: 21 Folksworth/Norman, 49 Stilton, 61 Yaxley, 4 Glatton, 7 The Giddings, 6 Holme 4 Elton/ Haddon/Alwalton, 45 Sawtry, 67 Hamptons/Ortons, 29 Out of area. The aim of the CFRs is to arrive prior to the ambulance and deliver emergency care to patients calling 999 in the surrounding villages. The emergency can be anything, from someone with chest pains, a seizure patient or a cardiac arrest. Folksworth CFRs Tony Lucas (L) and Ben Harrington (R) with their The Folksworth Community First Responders are a registered charity with all their kit Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medals, awarded as a token of thanks for funded by sponsors such as Folksworth Parish Council, The Bell in Stilton, The Talbot and their voluntary service. (Image: Tony Lucas) other generous sponsors. As a team, Tony and Ben want to say a big THANK YOU to their village and surrounding villages as they are incredibly grateful for the support you have given them in 2022. \"In the kindest way possible we don’t wish to see you soon but from Folksworth responders we wish you all a very happy and safe 2023!\" Tony & Ben (Folksworth CFRs: Reg Charity Number 104798) If you would like to support Folksworth CFRs with a donation, then please get in touch with Ben and he will be happy to explain how this is possible. Please contact: [email protected] Yaxley Gazette | February 2023 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk 7

yaxleyhub inspire YAXLEY PARISH COUNCIL Parish News HelenTaylor, Parish Clerk, Cambridgeshire County Council. This can be done Yaxley Parish Council by calling the Highways team on 0345 045 5212 or via their online portal https://www.cambridgeshire. gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/roads- and-pathways/roadworks-and-faults. You will be PRECEPT including utilities boxes, unless it is offensive. If asked the size of the pothole, for potholes to be At the December Parish Council meeting, the you see graffiti on public buildings or offensive deemed a safety defect they must be 40mm deep Budget and annual setting of the Precept took graffiti, it can be reported on the District Council’s in a road surface or 20mm deep in a footway. place. The Precept is the Parish Councils part of website or by calling 01480 388640. Unfortunately, County will send out Officers to inspect the pothole the Council Tax bill sent out by the District Council. the graffiti tags seen in the village do not fall under within ten working days and they will prioritise Members gave strong consideration to the current this category and the Parish Council is exploring them depending on size, depth, and road location. financial climate and acknowledged the financial avenues to have the tags removed including the You may find that some potholes are repaired pressures being faced by everyone. The Parish legalities of cleaning utilities boxes, the products before others, this may be down to larger potholes Council has worked hard to keep their element to use and whether training is required to use requiring different machinery for repairs. If you feel of the Council tax as low as possible and have them and the possibility of setting up a Graffiti that the pothole is so deep that it is a danger to the approved a precept request of £397,653, being a Task Group alongside the Yaxley Community Litter public than this should be reported immediately to rise of 1%, resulting in a Band D figure of £132.68 Pickers. Should anyone be interested in joining a Cambridgeshire County or to the Police on 101. for the year, an overall increase of £1.31 on last year. Graffiti Task Group then please contact the Clerk. WALKING NETBALL AND WALKING FOOTBALL GRAFFITI We understand that some budding artists are Are you looking for a new way of keeping fit whilst The village has seen an increase in graffiti tags trying to express themselves and we have had meeting new people, then walking netball and recently with the Parish Council receiving a number some fantastic graffiti artwork created on the sides walking football may be for you. Both are fun, of enquiries asking what can be done about the of the skate park ramps, the Parish Council painted low intensity sports that are run on Middleton’s name that has been repeatedly draw on any flat over the sides in black paint during the summer Recreation Ground facilities. Walking netball is surface. Huntingdonshire District Council have to give a blank canvas to practise their talents and every Wednesday 10.30 to 11.30am on the multi powers to remove graffiti on public buildings, we will be doing it again in the spring. We will also activity area next to the 3G pitch, session is led public open spaces, street name plates and graffiti. continue to liaise with the neighbourhood policing by a Lifestyle Officer from the District Council and Offensive graffiti includes graffiti, which is racist, team and the graffiti team at the District Council. cost £2.00. Walking Football is every Sunday 6.30 sexist, obscene or inflammatory. They do not have POTHOLES to 7.30pm on the 3G pitch. Both are great for all powers to remove graffiti from private property, During winter and early Spring, we see an increase abilities – just pop on down and join in. in reports of potholes, these need to be reported to Our Office is open 9.30 – 2.30pm, Mon to Fri. Postal Address: Yaxley Parish Council, The Amenity Centre, 50 Main Street, Yaxley, PE7 3LU. Call 01733 241958. Email: [email protected] or for venue bookings, email [email protected]. E- Yaxley Parish Council Glazing Solutions @choicesglazing [email protected] www.choicesglazing.co.uk Leading suppliers and Installers of windows, doors and conservatories for domestic and commercial applications New windows and doors will PVCu Windows & Doors give your home a fresh look Aluminium Windows & Doors and feel, combined with Alternative to Timber Range reducing heat loss and Huge Range of Colour Options helping make savings on your Composite Doors energy bills. Bifold Doors Large Sliding Doors All our products are manufactured locally Lanterns & Conservatories Full range of products on display in Bartley Drive, Telford Way our showroom. Call today to visit! Kettering, NN16 8UN 01733 639155 07935 465494 8 Yaxley Gazette | February 2023 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk

yaxleyhub SALLY HOWELL DISTRICT COUNCILLOR There is a lot happening at HDC currently, n Planning n Planning applications as we are in the process of planning our n Fire and public safety n Licensing climate strategy and budget. I am still n Social care n Environmental Health receiving many inquiries from residents, n Libraries n Business rates but unfortunately, I am not able to assist n Waste management with all of them as they do not fall under n Trading standards YAXLEY & FARCET the jurisdiction of the District Council. PARISH COUNCILS: However, I will do my best to make sure HUNTINGDONSHIRE that the correct people are informed and DISTRICT COUNCIL: n Allotments provide assistance where I can. To help n Cemeteries clarify which council is responsible for n Rubbish collection. n Bus shelters what, I have provided a list below: n Recycling n Community centres n Council Tax collections n Play areas and play equipment. CAMBRIDGESHIRE n Housing COUNTY COUNCIL: n Education n Transport n Highways You can contact me at one of my \"Meet your Councillor\" surgeries, which are held every month on the first Saturday of the month at Farcet Community Library and Café at the Village Hall from 10-11 and on the fourth Saturday at Yaxley Library, also from 10-11. Additionally, you can reach me at [email protected] or by calling 01733 794510 (please leave a message). 01832 776 005 [email protected] Garden Buildings Designed Your Way! Design your dream garden room using our online design tool visit our website: www.compositegardenbuildings.co.uk PARTY ROOM ENTERTAINMENT HOME OFFICE GYM QUIET RETREAT ROOM Installed in Hampton! Wall colour options available: Oyster Grey Light Grey Dark Grey Walnut Yaxley Gazette | February 2023 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk 9

mFlee£fxmrmi2obbm8loeerjgnpsuyhstemithprs Mjuostreatghyamn Heated indoor and outdoor swimming Exciting programme of fitness classes pools for working out or chilling out* with something for everyone Sauna and steam rooms for relaxing Access to multiple gyms and leisure and soothing tired muscles* venues across Peterborough* Complimentary personalised fitness Discounts on indoor and outdoor sports plans to help you smash your goals facilities to enjoy with family and friends *Dependent on your membership type Join online at vivacity.org/gym or pop in and see us NO CONTRACT NO JOINING FEE NO HASSLE 10 ESP advert GYM_v2.indd 2 06/10/2022 13:29 Yaxley Gazette | February 2023 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk

yaxleyhub ‘Do more exercise.’ This continues to be the number one New Year’s from GPs and those looking to kick-start a healthier, more active lifestyle. resolution, but statistics show that less than a third of people stick to their resolutions past January! That’s why Vivacity offers members a 3-step Hampton Leisure Centre is a health and wellbeing hub with regular process to firstly help you get started and then keep you motivated with rehabilitation sessions for people with specific health conditions, a variety of continuous support along the way. classes to aid those with mobility issues and also instructor supported gym Step 1 is an induction session that gives you the knowledge and confidence sessions at quiet times to help build confidence in a gym environment. to use the equipment safely in the gym. In step 2, an instructor will spend time with you to develop a personalised health and fitness programme If it’s relaxation you’re looking for, Vivacity Premier Fitness has a 25m that combines cardio and weight exercises tailored to your fitness goals. swimming pool with a deluxe sauna and steam room alongside, plus Step 3 is a complimentary check in with you at regular intervals to review a café serving light bites, hot drinks and protein snacks. There’s also a your progress and make any necessary revisions to your programme. These physiotherapist on-site to help if you’re suffering with any pain, in need of reviews are ongoing as your fitness levels and goals change. rehabilitation or just wanting to prevent injury and support your fitness Exercising with a group is another great way to stay motivated, programme. so why not try a new fitness class? With encouragement from an instructor and a room full of like-minded individuals, you’ll get So, how do you become a member? Vivacity offers flexible the boost you need to smash every workout. gym memberships to suit your needs. You can opt for Vivacity’s fitness class programme offers huge variety, so you’ll peak anytime access or off-peak hours (Monday to Friday, never get bored. From ever-popular Les Mills workouts like 8.30am – 4.00pm) with different membership levels available BodyPump and BodyCombat to dance-inspired Fit Steps and depending on which Vivacity venues you want to be able to Zumba to classes like Pilates and Yoga that train both your body and mind, use. there’s something for everyone. Vivacity also has a team of instructors who are qualified to support a range of There are also discounted rates on offer if you sign up as health conditions, offering more gentle exercise sessions to support referrals a couple or opt for an up-front six month membership (6 months for the price of 5) or an annual membership (12 months for the price of 10). 16-22 year olds can also take advantage of a V-City membership, which includes all of the benefits of a full membership at a reduced price. There’s no joining fee and you won’t be tied into a contract. Pop in to any Vivacity venue to sign up or arrange a tour. You can also see all of the membership options and join online at vivacity.org/gym. Vivacity Premier Fitness, Hadfield Road, Peterborough PE7 8DT or Hampton Leisure Centre Clayburn Road, Peterborough PE7 8HG. Monthly Photography Competitions Return For 2023! Nene Park Trust is delighted to announce their ever-popular monthly photography competitions will continue throughout 2023, giving Park visitors the opportunity to share their photography talents. Cara Wittish (May Winner) Visitors are invited to enter photographs taken The January competition is open now, so what are anywhere on the Nene Park estate – Ferry Meadows, you waiting for? Dust off your cameras, fire up your Orton Mere, Woodston Reach, Thorpe Meadows or smart phones and get snapping in the Park, then the Rural Estate, and can feature scenic views, our email your photos to marketing.NPT@neneparktrust. recognisable landmarks, seasonal nature or the org.uk. We look forward to seeing your entries! wonderful wildlife that makes its home in the Park. New for 2023! Each month, the judges at Nene Park David Arthur (September winner) will choose their top three entries and put them forward for a public vote on social media to choose the winner, adding an extra element of excitement to the competitions. Each winner will receive a £20 voucher to spend in the Park and enjoy the accolade of their photograph being shared on the Nene Park social media pages, displayed in our annual winter photography exhibition and featured in the 2024 Nene Park fundraising calendar. Rob Walker (August Winner) Photography Competition Terms & Conditions • By submitting photographs, entrants agree to their images being used on the Nene Park website, social media and print material in the future. • When submitting an entry, please include your name, the date the photograph was taken and the location of the photograph. • Entrants are welcome to submit up to five photos per month. • Landscape format images are preferred and full sized, high quality images are required. Please ensure the image file is attached to the email not embedded. • To ensure the seasonality of the winning photographs correspond with the months in the calendar, photographs submitted ideally should have been taken within the month of the competition being entered. • The entry submission window runs from the first day of the month until the last day of the month. Yaxley Gazette | February 2023 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk 11

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yaxleyhub Yaxley Countryside Volunteers Spring is just around the corner and YCV have been busy over the winter getting bird boxes ready and bulbs planted. Many birds will be checking out potential nesting sites so now is the time to be putting up new boxes and making sure existing boxes are ready. YCV currently maintain around thirty nest and bat boxes in the village. We check the boxes during the non-breeding season and look for use and damage. Boxes are cleaned out and if any are damaged, we will take them away for repair or replacement. A high percentage of the boxes are used for nesting and even as sites for hibernation by butterflies. Some of the boxes have shown signs of woodpecker predation and these are replaced by stronger reinforced boxes. We are also finding that man-made materials are finding their way into the boxes e.g., pieces of plastic or string which the birds have picked up to use as nesting material. YCV have planted over three thousand bulbs this year with the help of funding for bulbs from the Parish Council. We have planted bulbs in several sites including the Community Orchard, along the bank in the Recreation ground and at Pound Lane Pond. We have planted a variety of species so that some should be seen from February through to April. As well as brightening up the village in spring they also provide a habitat and food source for local wildlife. If you would like to help us, please contact: [email protected] By Catherine Rose Why do we exchange cards, flowers and gifts with been merged with a Norman celebration our loved ones on 14th February when the day’s that took place around the same time known patron saint was a Christian martyr? as Galatin’s Day, meaning ‘a gallant’ or lover. The origins of St Valentine’s Day are said to have The link between Valentine’s Day and begun as early as the third century and were romance was solidified in the late 1300s possibly influenced by the Roman fertility feast of with Geoffrey Chaucer’s poem Parliament Lupercalia held on 15th February, whose themes of Foules (Fowls), said to have been written and rituals were centred around coupling and new in honour of King Richard II’s betrothal to Anne of birth. Bohemia. It contains the lines: By the eighteenth century, handmade Valentine’s cards had become popular and were very elaborate No one is entirely sure who St Valentine was. “…For this was on seynt Volantynys day with flowers, ribbons and lace. They would often Valentine or Valentinus was a popular name in feature Cupid (whose name means ‘desire’), the Rome and there are at least three Catholic saints Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.” mischievous winged son of Venus, Roman goddess known as Valentine who have been venerated over (For this was on St Valentine’s Day when every bird of love. He also appeared in much romantic verse the centuries. Any one of them could have had the comes there to choose his mate.) as the bringer of often unrequited love – hence Feast of St Valentine named after him when Pope a missive was necessary to let the object of your Gelasius turned Lupercalia into a Christian festival Royalty took the notion on board, and by the 1400s desire know of your affections! in 496 AD. it had become traditional for noblemen to write romantic poems to their love interest or ‘Valentine’. With their sentimental notion of romance and One theory is that St Valentine was a Christian the language of flowers, the Victorians elevated priest in the third century who defied Emperor The oldest known Valentine still in existence is a Valentine’s Day to the popular celebration it has Claudius II’s edict that no Roman soldiers could poem entitled Farewell to Love written in French become today. In 1858, The London Journal wrote marry by performing secret wedding ceremonies by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he of St Valentine’s Day that it was both “natural and for young lovers until he was captured, beheaded was imprisoned in the Tower of London following proper that at the start of spring the predominating (allegedly on 14th February) and buried under a capture at the Battle of Agincourt. sentiment in the human mind should be the Roman road. St Valentine’s Day was clearly established as a day sentiment of love; and to this accordingly the It is also thought that St Valentine’s Day may have for lovers by 1600 when Shakespeare referred to it anniversary of our saint is directed”. in Hamlet during a speech by Ophelia. Yaxley Gazette | February 2023 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk 13

younggazette New Year Inspiration The Changing Seasons LITTLE ACORNS DAY NURSERY STRETTON PRE SCHOOL & MONTESSORI SCHOOL 'This term in Stretton Pre-School we have been The children have been learning about New Year and creating talking about the different seasons and what amazing pieces of artwork with the New Year as inspiration. changes the seasons bring to our environment. We We are looking forward to celebrating Chinese year new, the children always like to extend the children’s interests and use will have the opportunity to try new foods, learn about different what our village has to offer. cultures and lots of craft activities, including Chinese lanterns and As the children have been speaking about the making dragons. leaves being on the ground to keep the mini beasts We have lots of exciting plans coming warm in winter which led us onto spring and how up which we are excited to share with new life grows in spring along with the flowers. you soon. We are now taking bookings from The children enjoy their local outings. We will September 2023; If you would like then extend this further by planting some more information then please seeds as the weather gets warmer in the coming weeks or months. email or call the nursery on If you would like to arrange a visit at our Pre- enquiries@littleacorns-daynursery. School or secure a space for your child, please co.uk or 01733 244000. call us on 01733 746521 or email stretton. [email protected]' A GOOD School! Fourfields Houses Relaunch! FOURFIELDS FOLKSWORTH C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL At Folksworth Church of based upon inspiring a love of The first two England Primary School reading. Inspectors spent time days back we are proud to have looking at the curriculum and in 2023 saw maintained a good Ofsted identified that ‘leaders have the exciting judgement at our most carefully planned an ambitious re-launch of the house system recent inspection. curriculum.’ at Fourfields. Originally introduced in 2013, the house system has seen many The busy Autumn We are exceptionally proud successful events, but it was decided that a term was already well of our pupils and the close new spin was needed to mark a decade of use. The children were canvassed underway when we were visited by links we have with our families. During for their thoughts on a new name and after a close fought race, mythical Ofsted at the beginning of November. the inspection inspectors saw that ‘pupils creatures were the eventual winners. The old houses of Ash, Birch, Oak and We are pleased to say that the school work hard to achieve the high expectations Sycamore were replaced with House Phoenix, received a GOOD judgement in all areas. leaders have of them. They behave well in House Pegasus, House Hippogriff and House The inspection team spent two days at and out of lessons.’ Wyvern. our school observing lessons, looking at children’s work and speaking to members This Spring term we are looking forward Upon returning to school, the children spent of our school community. We were to celebrating and giving thanks for our two days in mixed classes with fellow house delighted that the inspectors identified school having been established on a members. A number of activities were carried the family ethos that we pride and is the Christian foundation 150 years ago. Our out within houses. Collaboration was the key word in many rooms underpinning of everything we do. In their Victorian trust deed gifts a parcel of land for as giant pieces of artwork were created by the children. The children also report inspectors recognised that the education of all children in and around bonded when creating new words to represent their house as well as Folksworth. We are very proud of our past working on a song to perform to the rest of the school and designing new ‘Pupils are happy and feel safe at heritage and intend to continue to be true emblems. Folksworth Church of England Primary to our school vision - inspiring a life-long Our new house words: School. They appreciate the high- love of learning enabling everyone to House Pegasus – Fearless, proud and strong. quality pastoral support staff give them flourish through the bonds of family faith throughout the school day. Pupils know House Phoenix – We rise better, together. adults will listen to them and help them if and friendship. they have any worries.’ If you would like to join our Folksworth House Hippogriff – Positivity. Perseverance. Pride. family we welcome visits to the school. House Wyvern – Striving to achieve our best. We currently have limited spaces in In recent years the teaching staff have been our•Reception, Keystage 1 and Upper We can’t wait to carry out more house activities in the future and continue to working hard to design and implement Keystage 2 classes. promote the ideals of community and teamwork which we hold so strong. It a tailor-made curriculum for the children was a great return to school and a fantastic way to start the new term. ANDY CYCLES & SELF-STORAGE ANDY CYCLES ANDY SELF-STORAGE • Cycles bought & sold • Units available from £15 pw • Repairs • Personal, furniture, commercial, • Maintenance & servicing office or document storage. 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younggazette Happy New Year Looking Forward to Spring HOLME C of E PRIMARY ACADEMY WILLIAM DE YAXLEY Happy New Year from all the British Isles. The children As the weather is warming up and spring will really enhance what has been learned in of us at Holme, we hope have also been excited to get is approaching, it’s time to think about the classroom. January has started well for to their new teacher and are enriching the curriculum and all of the you all! looking forward to the rest of learning opportunities there are outside the Our year 4 children are very much looking The children came back after the year. classroom. We are lucky to have such a lovely forward to their visit to Burwell House. They the Christmas break all ready In Squirrels class, the children big site and the children are already asking will be spending two nights away from to go again and they had are expanding on their prior when they can start playing on the field home, for many of the children this is their looked like they had grown learning and are exploring again. first residential so the excitement is already so much in just those 2 what life was like in Ancient building. weeks! We have spent a bit of Rome. The children have Our year 3 children will be going on two visits time in school talking about remembered about the to support their learning in history – they’ll During their stay the children get the New Year and what this British Empire from their be visiting Flag Fen to reinforce what they opportunity to spend time in a television means to us and how it is a Key Stage One learning and learned about the Bronze Age last term. studio. Working in groups they will write great opportunity to have have used this to help them. a script, then some of the children will a fresh start, make choices The children have also been This term the children will be learning about perform in the studio, while others operate and changes in our everyday developing their passing, life in Britain from around 410 CE – 1066 CE. the camera, lighting and sound equipment lives and be the start of our dribbling and shooting skills The children will be learning about the lives and some will be in the director’s gallery journey for 2023. in their hockey lessons too. of people who lived in this period, how they controlling all of the action. The children will lived, their homes, their jobs, what they ate bring home recordings of their programmes, In Hedgehogs class, the In Foxes class, the children and what they did for fun. They will discuss which we are very much looking forward to children have been excitedly have been developing a how we know about the lives of people who watching. We may find we have some of the exploring all things Space, greater understanding of lived so long ago and learn about primary next generation of reporters for the BBC or from planets, to stars and friendships, resolution and and secondary sources such as artefacts budding actors and actresses. astronauts to rockets. They conflict. They have also found at Sutton Hoo, places such as West are really enjoying their begun their learning on Stow and the Anglo Saxon Chronicle. Year 5 are travelling to Stanground pool learning. Hedgehogs have World War Two and have each week as part of their PE provision. Both also been developing their learnt when and where it To support this learning the children will classes are having swimming lessons and multi-skills in PE, practicing took place and who was be visiting West Stowe, where there are a aiming to be more confident in the water, throwing and catching and involved as well as more number of reconstructed buildings including to develop their stroke technique for front hand to eye co-ordination. details about The Blitz. a craft building, a farmer’s house, a hall, crawl, breast stroke and back stroke and In Owls class, the children We look forward to what the a sunken house, a weaving house and a by the end of term be able to swim at least have been learning all rest of the year brings our workshop. 25m. Continuing with sport, and following about Electricity in Science way. their successful games in the autumn term, and learning all about the During their visit the children will be able to our teams are training hard and are ready to British Isles in Geography. Mrs King, Mrs Ferrara explore the buildings, handle replica objects compete against other schools in football The children have located and The Small but and study finds from the site in the Anglo- fixtures. Good luck. where they live and where Mighty Team. Saxon Museum. It is a fantastic day out and the capital cities are within Safer Internet Day YAXLEY INFANT SCHOOL Storytime’ event for our children being organised. At Yaxley Infant School, we value reading for We begin this month with Safer Internet Day 2023 pleasure and we take as many opportunities to which takes place on the 7th of February 2023, with engage and motivate our children’s passion for celebrations and learning based around the theme reading. For this event, our children will be invited 'Want to talk about it?’. Every February, Safer Internet back to school, in their pyjamas, and read stories. They will listen to these Day is an opportunity for our school to raise awareness stories, drink hot chocolate and eat delicious s’mores. A sure winner for of the children’s online safety and wellbeing. The whole school will all! come together for an assembly and then in the classroom participate in We end this month with our ‘Parent Book Look’ where the children have activities around appropriate computer use, internet safety and social the opportunity to share their books and learning with their grown ups media. before the teachers meet with parents the week after for Parent’s Evening. It really is so nice to have everyone back into the classrooms and school! As always, our lovely Friends of Yaxley Infant School (PTFA) continue to help us raise money for new resources for both inside and outside the classrooms. 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gazettegardens By Caroline Knight The late winter month of February brings into focus the romantic festival smelled of spiced tea. They have strong, single blooms that are good for of Valentine. The celebration of St Valentine might have originated from cutting. a Roman priest named Valentinus. He refused to worship pagan gods and married young Christian couples in secret if they were unable to n Floribunda roses have a profusion of smaller flowers, which appear obtain parental consent. This occasion is a time when a gift of cut flowers, in delightful clusters. These flower repeatedly and it is possible to have particularly roses, becomes highly appropriate. Roses are a symbol of love, floribunda roses all through spring and into late summer. Choose your but every type of flower helps to lift residual winter gloom. variety carefully if you are hoping for good scent and disease resistance. You might like to know that a gift of a thornless rose is said to represent n Patio roses are smaller than the shrub varieties but larger than ‘love at first sight’, and a single rose of any colour other than red means miniature. They are suitable for pots and containers but don’t like to live ‘thank you’. The single red rose doesn’t need any explanation, particularly indoors. If you have a courtyard garden or even a large window box, this on Valentine’s Day, but if you feel generous and buy a bunch of twelve red might be the one for you. The Gold Standard, award-winning ‘George Best’ roses, it could mean ‘I want to marry you’. is a rather wonderful red, fading to pink. ‘Special Friend’ is the palest of pinks with a delicate fragrance. Living roses also make a wonderful gift. They can be planted now, provided the ground is frost-free. These woody shrubs should produce blooms this n Ground-cover roses can look wonderful at the front of a border or summer and for several decades to come. Bare-root roses can also be draping across a low wall. Rosa ‘Kent’ is a white variety that has many planted before the spring growth commences. You can include a dose of excellent attributes, including large clusters of rain-tolerant blooms. ‘Tango mycorrhizal fungi, which will form a symbiotic relationship with a tree or Showground’ is an orange, scented ground-cover rose. shrub. This mutually beneficial arrangement draws nutrients to the plant and improves the entire root effectiveness. This will help enormously when n Shrub roses are the modern equivalent to the Old Garden variety. you forget to water your newly planted rose or any woody plant. They have been bred to be generally fairly disease resistant, having fairly large blooms that flower for many weeks. These can be planted towards Types of Roses the middle or back of borders, or even as a specimen. An unusual one is ‘Ferdinand Pichard’, being striped in clashing colours of bold pink, crimson There are dozens of different types of roses and thousands of varieties in and purple. each category. New roses are being bred every year, but some of the old favourites include: n Rambling roses are probably not for the faint-hearted! They grow beautifully through trees but might be too vigorous for a trellis or pergola. n Wild roses such as Rosa rugosa and Rosa canina, which can make They generally flower just once a year, but it’s a show worth waiting for. The wonderful informal hedges. ever-popular ‘Rambling Rector’ has a spectacular flush of white and cream n Old Garden rose varieties which are often over flowers with golden centres and a heady scent. 100 years old, such as the pink, perfumed Rosa chinensis – the China rose. Its blooms are large but n Climbing roses are a more orderly bunch of can be damaged by weather – this is a type of rose characters that love to grow over pergolas and can that might require extra care. usually be trained to obey the chief gardener. They often flower more than once per year. Try ‘Gardener’s Glory’, n Hybrid tea roses such as: ‘Compassion’, an apricot a yellow rose that is a Gold Standard award winner, or pink, scented beauty; ‘Claret’, a red/crimson variety ‘Gloriana’, a striking purple rose that flowers almost all with lovely fragrance; and ‘Aphrodite’, a pink rose summer long. with good disease resistance. Hybrid tea are very popular, originating from the old tea roses that n Then there are the miniature roses, which are often purchased as indoor plants. They can be planted outdoors, which might help them to thrive. They make a charming gift, albeit not spectacular. Yaxley Gazette | February 2023 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk 17

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yaxleysports YAXLEY BROADWAY BOWLS CLUB A New Club President for a New Year Congratulations to Ian, NEW AND EXCITING PROJECTS FOR YAXLEY FC a longtime member, Lots of things have been Off the pitch, lots of new up to date with the latest committee member and over the last few years fixtures secretary. We also thank Joan happening on and off and exciting projects have news, views, fixtures and Robinson for her hard the pitch for The Cuckoos been gathering momentum. results by following us on work and gracious since our last update. On The launch of some exciting Facebook (Yaxley FC Group) attitude in carrying the pitch, manager Andy and affordable VIP sponsor or contact Simon Warby for out the duties in 2022. Furnell has had to step packages has taken place more information on: 07493 (Picture shows Joan, down from the role due to after gaining feedback 440470 or email: simon_ handing ‘chains of personal circumstances, from various supporters [email protected] office’ to Ian). with the new management and sponsors of the club. We also welcome any team taking over from early Next issue I’m hopeful January. We all wish the Likewise, the launch of a innovative ideas or views of getting a ‘lowdown’ on the new management team the purposely designed child connected with the club. As we move into 2023, one activity needed throughout best as we try and build on and parent/guardian mascot Again, contact Simon on the of the final decisions for the the winter on maintaining the some incredibly positive package for FREE has details above. old year was to elect a Club bowling green, that’s if I can performances including happened. More news to President for the New Year, prise greenkeeper John from follow on these packages in We look forward to and at the AGM in November, the seemingly endless tasks narrow 1-0 defeats to the coming months with our seeing you down at the honour was bestowed on to talk to me!! promotion chasing Spalding Yaxley Gazette updates. Mr Ian Flack. Utd and Halesowen Town. Alternatively, always keep TOOJAYS Park, Leading Drove, Yaxley. Located Men’s 1st Team - Upcoming Home Fixtures: at the bottom of the For more info call Mike 07368 914 353, or visit village, just off the www.yaxleybowls.co.uk, where our website has 28th Jan - Daventry Town (3pm Kick Off ) been re-vamped to include regular updates and photos from events throughout the year. 25th Feb - Boldmere St Michaels (3pm Kick Off ) Holme Road. 18th Mar - Cambridge City (3pm Kick Off ) Admission: Adults - £10, Concessions/Students - £7, Under 16s - £2, Under 12s - FREE Hot food, snacks and full bar serving alcohol and soft drinks always available. Local Approved Electrician PFree site survey PExpert advice on charge options Robert Cowling PAll chargers supplied, installed, tested, certified & commissioned to m 07548 831060 latest regulations Email: [email protected] www.cowlingelectrical.co.uk CS HEATING SPECIALISTS Ltd Over 30 Years Experience Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01733 590246 We provide an honest, friendly and reliable response with great value for money, whilst maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and cleanliness within your home. WE SPECIALISE IN n New Boiler Installations n General Plumbing & Maintenance n Boiler Servicing/Repairs n Unvented Hot Water Systems n Central Heating Flushing n Landlords Gas Safety Records GIVE US A CALL FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTE 01733 590246 20 Yaxley Gazette | February 20232 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk

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gazettepets&countryside Rymes Reedbed on World Wetlands Day 2021 - Henry Stanier With World Wetlands Day on 2 February, Caroline Fitton of the Lorna Parker, Kate Carver Great Fen insulation products 2 Wildlife Trust says it's time to celebrate this important habitat Wetlands – where would we be without them? valuable habitat for wildlife, peatlands are ‘carbon The purchase and restoration of 120 hectares of Wildlife-rich, rain-drenched lands where water sinks’, removing carbon from the atmosphere and Speechly’s Farm is at the heart of the Peatland and dry land meet are home to a wide range storing it, as well as vital forms of flood defence Progress project, representing the next vital of species, from dragonflies and damselflies, to and water purification. Peat acts as a sponge, chapter in the 50-100 year vision for the wading curlew and snipe; from carnivorous plants absorbing rain, snowmelt and mist, then gradually transformation of the Great Fen, enabling the to flitting butterflies, wetlands are fantastic places releasing it back. This regulates the flow of rivers, restoration of even more wet peatland. The work to spot a huge variety of wildlife. reducing flooding after storms and maintaining that lies ahead will see land restoration with flow in dry weather - wetlands also filter water, the creation of new wetlands: pools, ditches, Plant matter steadily decays and accumulates in improving the quality. grasslands and reedbeds as well as an expansion the waterlogged conditions of wetlands, making Covering only 3% of the world’s land surface, of the pioneering wet farming paludiculture them of real importance for holding carbon - the peatlands hold 25% of the global soil carbon, trials, all helping to clean the water that flows into ability of a freshwater wetland habitat to capture making them the world’s most effective Woodwalton Fen NNR and beyond. Now that's carbon varies according to the condition of the terrestrial carbon stores. However, worth celebrating . . . wetland. Good management is critical to ensuring that the habitat can store carbon for years to if drained, they excessively emit come, so it's vital that high-quality wetlands carbon rather than storing it due are protected: it can take decades for restored to decomposition of organic This month you can join us to learn wildlife ID skills, gaze at the stars as we take advantage of our Dark Sky Discovery Site status at Ramsey Heights, and show your love for nature at our half- wetlands to be able to draw down carbon at the matter - damaged peatlands are term family fun day. Visitors will notice some areas of the Ramsey same rate as natural wetlands. a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, annually releasing almost Heights nature reserve are closed for winter works to improve Most wetlands are peat-forming: when the 6% of global anthropogenic CO2 the habitats for our great crested newts and we thank you for ground is too wet for vegetation to decompose, emissions. Peatland restoration can your patience whilst these are completed before spring arrives. the dark, organic matter that is peat starts to form therefore bring significant emissions – a very slow growing material and an extremely reductions – at the Wildlife Trust's Saturday 11th February – Winter Wonderland Walk important habitat for plants. As well as providing a Great Fen this vital process has been underway for the last 20 years, and A guided walk for adults around Ramsey Heights nature a new Peatland Progress project is reserve. Learn skills for identifying wintering birds, trees, being officially launched this spring. mammal tracks and how you can help wildlife in your own Building on three years of trial crop gardens. £8 Wildlife Trust BCN member, £10 non-member. growing (paludiculture), one of the Wednesday 15th February – Show the Love for crops, typha bulrush, can be made Nature – Half Term Family Fun Day into lightweight insulation products for the future. (see photo of Lorna Explore the beautiful nature reserve and learn about love in Parker and Kate Carver with samples). nature, make heart-themed crafts to take home that can show Markets are establishing in Germany your own love for wildlife including bird feeders, and write a and the Netherlands for typha as a postcard to your MP asking them to take action on climate bioenergy crop and raw product for change. £5 Child Wildlife Trust BCN member, £7.50 Child non- building materials, and as interest member. Accompanying adults free. in these markets grow so will the Saturday 18th February – Family Stargazing in the demand for typha as the raw material Great Fen increase - the UK is a new market and country for production. Join us for a family-friendly stargazing evening. Enjoy the views For more information and to donate www.wildlifebcn.org/landmarkappeal free of most light pollution and learn our most recognisable constellations to start you off on your dark sky discovery. Create star-related crafts and make constellation projectors to More on Peatland Progress www.greatfen.org.uk/peatland-progress Typha bulrush https://fensforthefuture.org.uk/creating-the-future/wetland-crop-typha take home. £5 Wildlife Trust BCN member, £7.50 non-member. Please remember that pre-booking is essential for events, and they will need to be booked online. Please visit www.wildlifebcn.org/events or call 01487 710420 for more information. Thank you for supporting The Wildlife Trust BCN as we defend nature and work for a Wilder Future across our counties. Yaxley Gazette | February 2023 | T: 01733 757342 | E: [email protected] | www.yaxleygazette.co.uk 25

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