The City Scene - July 2012

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The History of Longthorpe Tower 4 & 5

Peterborough’s new Mayor 6

Charity Donation for cycle routes 8

Orton Library extends opening hours 8

Pop Around Peterborough 8

raises thousands

Sacrewell Watermill 18

Ormiston Academy update 18

The Good Egg guide for new drivers 22

Beauty Barbie; Go for Gold! 12 & 13

Beauty Barbie; Beauty & The Beast 13

Great Northern Hotel 10 & 11

Win lunch for two at The Great Northern 11

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Teen Scene 35

Book reviews with Freya North 40

Family Scene 42 & 43

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The three storey tower was added in 1310

to the Longthorpe fortified manor house of

1263, which was a farmhouse for about

500 years from the mid-1400s. The last

agricultural occupier of Longthorpe tower

and manor house was Hugh Horrell and

it was he who found the famous wall

paintings when decorating in 1946.

The paintings are said to be the most

comprehensive of any domestic medieval

building in England (and possibly Europe)

and they display a range of biblical,

monastic and secular subjects.

Many historians and archaeologists

believe that Longthorpe Tower represents

a unique example of the appearance of

the private apartment of a man of means

and taste in the early fourteenth century,

and that it gives some indication of the

learning and moral ideas of his period.

The tower section of the manor house

was possibly erected by Robert de

Thorpe, steward of Peterborough Abbey

from 1330, and tenant of the building.

The paintings are generally dated to

c.1330 with the decoration covering all

the walls, the window splays and the

vault. In the vault are the four Evangelist

Symbols and David with his Musicians.

These murals represent the Labours

of the Months (e.g. pruning, digging,

hawking etc.) along with various birds

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THE HISTORY OF LONGTHORPE

TOWER

and animals, the Apostles holding

scrolls with the articles of the Creed

accompanied by personifications of

the Church, a scene involving a hermit,

the Seven Ages of Man, the Nativity,

the Three Living and the Three Dead,

a Wheel of the Five Senses and seated

figures of Edward III and Edmund

Woodstock.

There are several other subjects, but

the meaning is unclear owing to the

loss of the accompanying inscriptions.

The reason for the inclusion of

Edmund Woodstock (1301–1330),

1st Earl of Kent and half-brother to

Edward II, who was sentenced to

death for supporting the deposed King

Edward II, is ambiguous as he was

the most important tenant of nearby

Peterborough Abbey (Cathedral). It is

generally thought that there may have

been some political meaning to his

depiction with his nephew, King Edward

III. What is known is that the children

and widow of the executed Edmund

Woodstock were treated as members of

Edward III’s Royal Household.

All the illustrations combine religious

and moral teachings with secular

themes - including some unusual

representations like the Wheel of the

Five Senses. There is a related late

13th-century version at Tre Fontane

Abbey in Rome, which depicts a

wheel held steady by a King, possibly

personifying common sense, with

various creatures personifying the

senses around its perimeter.

Longthorpe Tower was given to the

nation by Captain Fitzwilliam under

the Ancient Monuments Act 1913.

The Tower is now the responsibility of

English Heritage. The Tower house itself

was sold in 1981 along with a single

building plot for a bungalow to be built.

The remaining agricultural buildings,

previously part of Tower Farm and

Tower House were sold separately for

conversion to private dwellings.

June & Vernon Bull – local historians

and authors

Pictures:

The East Wall showing the wheel of senses

– depicting a monkey, vulture, spider’s

web, boar and cock.

The West Wall shows St Anthony and the

basket maker above, and the philosopher

and pupil below.

(Next Month, The History of the Almshouses

in Cumbergate and Westgate)

Longthorpe Tower 1964

Market Place 1895

Longthorpe Tower today

Longthorpe Tower today

The West Wall

The East Wall

King Edward III

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The new Mayor Elect, Councillor George Simons, welcomed Naomi from The City Scene to chambers to talk about the year ahead.

Councillor Simons and his wife Sylvia talked passionately about their chosen charities, The Rudolph Fund and Supporters of Combat Stress. Their year as Mayor and Mayoress allows them the opportunity to raise funds for both these charities, as well as to raise the profile of them in Peterborough. During the year, The Annual Sausage Supper, The Mayors Ball and Last Night of the Proms are all great opportunities for the people of Peterborough to support the Mayor.

Six years ago, Councillor Simons had major surgery at Addenbrookes Hospital, and demonstrates so well that you can return to life as usual and embrace new challenges even after major surgery.

About Mayor SimonsCouncillor George Simons was elected as the city’s first citizen at the annual meeting of Peterborough City Council in May. His wife Sylvia will take up the role of Mayoress. Councillor June Stokes and her daughter Karien Gait were named Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress.

Councillor Simons will fundraise during his year as Mayor for two charities, The Rudolph Fund and supporters of Combat Stress.

The Rudolph FundThe fund was founded in 1997 by a group of Peterborough residents and is affiliated to the Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS). The aim of the charity is to make Christmas special for special children, by sending children aged four to sixteen on a magical trip of a lifetime

to Disneyland, Paris. Thanks to the generosity of people in Peterborough, the fund has sent 430 children to Disneyland through fundraising totalling more than £313,000.

Supporters of Combat StressThe fund helps local veterans and their families, suffering from mental trauma from past and present military conflicts, to adjust to civilian life as well as coping with the trauma. Professionals from MIND and The Veteran’s Agency assist with form filling and therapy. Veterans can talk to like minded people, aiding their recovery and ensuring they don’t feel so isolated. Meetings are held on the first of each month, 10am – 12pm, at the Beckett Chapel, Peterborough Cathedral.

The Mayor’s motto for the year is ‘to bring smiles to Peterborough’, which Councillor Simons will bring to all of his public engagements. Being a Peterborian, Councillor Simons has lived in the city all his life with the exception of two years National Service in the Royal Air Force. On leaving school he went into the plumbing and heating business and completed his apprenticeship. Councillor Simons is married and has three children, two sons and a daughter, several grandchildren and one great grandson.

Snooker is now his main hobby and he plays for pleasure.

Chatting with Mayor Simons & Mayoress SimonsTea or Coffee Tea (both tea fans!)

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UTILITIESn ELECTRICITY - Emergency number: 0800 7838838n GAS - Transco Emergency Service: 0800 111 999n ANGLIAN WATER - Water and sewerage service queries and emergencies:

08457 145 145 (24 hours) Reporting a leak: 0800 771 881 (24 hours)n CONSUMER DIRECT - Clear, practical consumer advice

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COUNCILn Peterborough Direct Call Centre: 01733 747474 www.peterborough.gov.ukn Peterborough Museum: 01733 864663 www.peterborough.gov.uk/museumn Library Service: 01733 864280 Automated renewals line: 08458 505 606n [email protected] www.peterborough.gov.uk/libraries

SPORTS CENTRESn Werrington Sports Centre: 01733 576606 [email protected] Bushfield Sports Centre: 01733 234018 [email protected]

POLICEn For all non emergency enquiries: 101n Emergencies: 999n Police information: www.cambs.police.ukn Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 www.crimestoppers-uk.org

HELPLINESn Childline: 0800 11 11 www.childline.org.ukn Parentline Plus: 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.ukn Samaritans: 08457 909090 32-34 St John’s Street, Peterborough PE1 5DDn Phone lines available 24/7, open to visitors 12pm-9pmn Citizens Advice Bureau: 0844 499 4120 / 01733 558383

16 – 17 St Mark’s Street, Peterborough PE1 2TU www.peterboroughcab.org.ukn Peterborough Rape Crisis: 01733 317899

Helplines: Weds 7pm – 9pm & Sat 10am – 12pm

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HEALTHn NHS Direct: 0845 4647n Peterborough City Hospital: 01733 678000 www.peterboroughhospitals.co.ukn Dental Access Centre: 01733 295854 5 Midgate, Peterborough

Mon – Fri 7.45am – 7.00pm, closed 12.30pm – 1.30pm each day

Service available to anyone not registered with a dentist.

Appointments are booked on a first come, first served basis.

People seeking urgent or out of hours treatment can call the dental emergency

service on 01223 471798.

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COMMUNITY

EVENT RAISES THOUSANDS

FOR CHARITYCharitable locals painted the town Orange as they took part in an exciting new walk. Almost 200 people attended ‘Pop around Peterborough’ – a five mile charity walk on behalf of Arthritis Research UK.

All walkers were given an Arthritis Research UK balloon, which they ‘Popped’ once crossing the finish line, to find out if they have won a prize. Prizes included a Flat-screen television (donated by British Sugar) a signed Phantoms Hockey Stick, and signed Warwick Davis book.

Michael Clarke, the event organiser and Regional Fundraising Manager for Arthritis Research UK explained, “As this was the first year holding this event, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I couldn’t have been more pleased with the number of supporters who turned up. The sun was shining and there was an incredible atmosphere”.

www.arthritisresearchuk.org

ORTON LIBRARY TO EXTEND OPENING HOURS

Orton Library will be extending its opening hours by five hours per

week from Monday 2 July. The new opening times will mean the library

will remain open until 5pm every week night with late night opening

until 7pm on Thursdays.

The opening hours at Orton were reduced last year but just over 12 months

later, Vivacity will be reintroducing approximately 70% of those lost hours.

Orton library is a dual use site with the facilities being shared between the

public and the students and staff of Ormiston Bushfield Academy. Offering

regular events and activities such as driving theory practices, teenage

reading groups, under 5’s activities as well as free public computer use,

Orton Library, located in the OrtonGate Centre houses approximately 30,000

items of stock and receives over 2,000 visits per week, with numbers

expected to rise once the opening hours are extended.

CHARITY DONATION INVESTED IN CYCLE ROUTE

IMPROVEMENTSA number of improvements have been made to cycle routes in the

Ortons by Peterborough City Council to make them more accessible

for school children.

The city council received £50,000 from national charity Sustrans, which

promotes sustainable transport, to complete the works, which have

included the removal of barriers, additional signage and the creation

of three priority crossings for cyclists. The funding from Sustrans was

matched by Peterborough City Council to give a total of £100,000 to

complete the works.

In both Pennington and Mandeville, damaged and inappropriate guardrailing

was removed and replaced with bollards, the carriageway was resurfaced

and raised to meet the height of the footway / cycleway and priority was

given to pedestrians and cyclists rather than motor vehicles.

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The City Centres Best Kept Secret

Whether for business or pleasure Carriages restaurant offers a memorable dining experience in elegant surroundings.

Our menu offers a variety of freshly prepared seasonal produce, sourced locally by our Head Chef. Open daily for dinner, Carriages is the ideal setting for a dinner for two or Sunday

Lunch. Alternatively you can book the room to celebrate a Wedding, Anniversary or any other

special occasion privately.

Don’t forget Father’s Day, Sunday June 17th.

Please call Kamla or Jane for further information

Telephone 01733 785091

The Great Northern HotelStation Approach, Peterborough, PE1 1QL

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Carriages Restaurant Great Northern Hotel

Staying in Peterborough for the weekend when you only live in Stamford might seem a bit mad, but when we stayed at The Great Northern Hotel, I’m glad we did. The idea was to get up early the following morning and hop on a train to the big smoke for the day, and as the hotel has its own secure car park there was no need to worry about the car. We checked in with the very friendly and helpful staff and found our way to our room. WOW, what a room. The hotel was totally refurbished in 2009, all 37 En-suite Bedrooms are elegant, spacious and slightly different.

Once we changed, we headed down for dinner. There was a brilliant atmosphere as Peterborough Jazz Club was hosting one of their regular monthly events in the ballroom with over 130 people! Carriages restaurant was the setting for our evening meal, which has stunning crystal chandeliers, drapes and beautiful gold gilt mirrors. The service was brilliant. Our waiter looked after us all night, he was very attentive without being to obtrusive and the food was scrummy! Big, juicy prawn salad to start for me served in

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I could not fault our stay in any way! Full marks and it is definitely worth a visit to the Carriages restaurant which is open daily for dinner..

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a cocktail glass and J had hot Thai soup which he said was the best he ever had. We both had steak for mains, which came on a porcelain board, with all the trimmings and a delicious sauce, which was cooked to perfection and really tender. For dessert I, of course had the chocolate option, J chose the ice cream as he was full. The wine menu was extensive and offered a selection from around the globe. Even the fussiest of wine connoisseurs would find something to suit. After our meal we sat and listened to the Jazz music wafting down the hall, which was very romantic.

After a wonderful night sleep in the super comfy bed with a proper duvet and pillows, both of us full of fabulous food and wine, we woke up feeling refreshed. Breakfast was served in Sidings Brasserie, offering a lovely choice of pastries and fruit to start, and then we choose full English cooked breakfast from the menu, to set us up for the day.

Then it was a very short walk, just across the road, to the train station. No worries about parking, leaving the car, arriving on time, panic in the traffic or rushing..... perfect!

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CJ’s launches Pamper PartiesCJ’s is a unique concept dedicated to children and teens as well as their mums and dads.

PAMPER PARTIESThe pamper parties are available at weekends and evenings for up to 12 children. Kids can choose 2 experiences including nails, mini massage, glamorous hair or facial. The facials use Bellaboo products that are free from chemical nasties and are especially made for teens. The berry face mask and the chocolate face mask are expected to be a hit!

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PETERBOROUGH WATERMILL WINS HERITAGE LOTTERY

FUND SUPPORT!Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre, situated just a short drive from Peterborough city centre, has been successful in receiving initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the restoration of its nationally significant 18th century watermill. It includes development funding of £78,500, allowing plans to progress to apply for a full grant at a later date.

The aims of the project are to conserve and restore the Grade II watermill so it can be used as both an educational resource and a source of enjoyment for the local community. The scheme will protect and enhance a nationally significant and locally valued heritage asset and educational facility.

www.sacrewell.org.uk

Ormiston Bushfield Academy’s (OBA) brand new building is currently under construction at Orton Centre, Peterborough. The £20.6 million project is set to be completed in July this year and includes a 524 sqm library, a purpose built dance and drama studio, a television studio, and an all-weather football pitch – all of which will be available for the wider community as well as pupils.

Academy Student Sam Ladds (17) is keeping track of progress as construction continues...

We are now only a few days away from getting the keys to the new building. Despite the exam period and the recent Ofsted inspection – we were rated ‘Good’ in all areas of the school - I can confirm there is a celebratory atmosphere in the academy.

On Monday 9 July we will be holding our official handover ceremony and we will get our first proper

ORMISTON BUSHFIELD ACADEMYglimpse of the completed new building. However, we are also determined to give the original building the send off that it deserves.

Former staff and students are being invited to submit their greatest memories on Facebook, Twitter and Email. The 10 greatest moments will then be revealed over the 10 days leading up to the official handover. Students from the class of 1978 – the first students to enter the original school building - have also been invited to attend the handover ceremony and will become the first members of the public to tour the new academy building.

Submit your greatest memories at: facebook.com/OrmistonBushfieldAcademyAlumni, [email protected] or tweet using #bushfieldmemories – I look forward to reading them!


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London 2012 Olympic Games

Schedule

All details are as accurate as is possible, with schedules and athletes changing in the lead up to the games. For up to date information, see www.london2012.com

25 & 26 JULY

Football starts at the Millennium

Stadium in Cardiff.

27 JULY

Opening Ceremony

10,000 Britons are involved in the

Opening and Closing Ceremonies

28 JULY

Archery, Badminton, Basketball,

Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Cycling

(road), Equestrian (eventing),

Fencing, Football, Gymnastics

(artistic), Handball, Judo, Rowing,

Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis,

Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting

The Cycling Road racing concludes on

The Mall in London.

29 JULY


Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe

Slalom, Cycling (road), Diving,

Equestrian (eventing), Fencing,

Football, Gymnastics (artistic),

Handball, Hockey, Judo, Rowing,

Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table

Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo,

Weightlifting.

Can swimming hopeful Rebecca

Adlington win gold today? Rebecca

has already won two gold medals at

the Beijing Olympics in 2008 as well

as six World Championship medals,

four Commonwealth medals, three

European Medals and 16 medals in

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Slalom, Diving, Equestrian (eventing),

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LONDON 2012

Medal ceremonies in pink

For four days every year since 1961, increasing numbers of spectators wend their way through a beautiful landscape watching one of the best four star events in the world. The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is hosting the HSBC FEI Classic™ Series Final, The Rolex Grand Slam and the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Finals this year.

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

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Burghley Tickets, Scene Magazines, The Old School House, Wittering, PE8 6BX or email your details with Burghley in the subject box to [email protected] on 31st July and 4 entries will be chosen at random. Also look out for tickets on Facebook – facebook.com/thecityscene

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FLINTOFF CONFIRMED FOR ENGLAND

MASTERS STAMFORDFreddie Flintoff has confirmed his availability to play in the PCA England Masters versus The Dean Headley Invitation XI on the 27th July in Stamford.

Tickets and tables are limited, so cricket fans are urged to get onto the website and book them now, or miss out seeing Freddie, David (Bumble) Lloyd, Dominic Cork, Paul Nixon, John Emburey, Phil DeFreitas, Devon Malcolm, Gladstone Small, Shaun Udal, Chris Schofield, Neil Fairbrother, Mark Ealham, Mal Loye and Dean himself..

The match will be a 20/Twenty game between PCA England Masters XI and Dean Headley Invitation XI made up of some England legends and players from the local area and clubs. A junior Kwik Cricket match will be played in the morning, supervised by the England players and between 12 local clubs.

A fabulous auction will take place during the lunchtime 4 course meal, with holiday’s, signed bats, shirts and other items of value, there will also be a raffle for numerous other prizes. To top it off there will be a Q&A with Freddie, Bumble and Corky before the gamecommences, this will have running commentary from the effervescent Charlie Dagnall.

The profits will go towards much needed bursaries for the surrounding Stamford areas following the fact that The Lincolnshire Scholarship is no longer available.

For more details and tickets log onto:www.englandmastersstamford.co.uk or see back cover

David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd


Fencing, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting,

Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting.

Diving begins today at the Olympic Park Aquatic Centre whilst at the swimming,

new Olympic records look likely to be set.

Rowing is one of Britain’s most

successful Olympic sports winning

24 gold, 20 silver and 10 bronze

medals in the history of the Olympic

Games up to and including Beijing in

2008. It is the only GB sport to have

won gold at every Games since 1984.

www.gbrowingteam.org.uk

2 AUGUST



Slalom, Cycling (track), Equestrian

(dressage), Fencing, Gymnastics

(artistic), Handball, Hockey, Judo,

Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming,

Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water

Polo.

Track Cycling is intense and gripping

and an acute test of strength and

stamina. Races take place on an

indoor velodrome - a 250m wooden

oval, with straights banked at 12 degrees and the corners

banked at a steep 42 degree angle.

Canoe Slalom features David Florence, men’s C1and men’s

C2 slalom canoeist. David is an Olympic silver medallist

(Beijing 2008) and World Cup Series champion.

3 AUGUST

Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball,

Boxing, Cycling (track), Diving, Equestrian (dressage),

Fencing, Football, Gymnastics (trampoline), Handball,

Hockey, Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table

Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting.

Cycling team pursuits can be hair-raising, even from the

comfort of your own sofa! Two four-man teams start on

opposite sides of the track and race over 4000m, pursuing

the opposing team and/or finishing the distance in the

fastest time. Each rider takes turns to lead for half a lap.

The finishing times are taken as the third rider crosses the

line. Speeds can reach 60kmph so there’s no room for a

wobble!

4 AUGUSTAthletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing,

Cycling (track), Diving, Equestrian (jumping), Fencing,

Football, Gymnastics (trampoline), Handball, Hockey,

Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis,

Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting.

Athletics sees some familiar names, both from the UK

and overseas and without a doubt we will all want to see

Usain Bolt in action. Our homegrown hopeful, more likely

to have his chance in 2016, is 18 year old Adam Gemili.

His performance in June in Germany put him top of the UK

rankings, but his age and experience is likely to lead him to

the World Junior Championships.

LONDON 2012

Tom DaleyTEEN OLYMPIANBorn 21 May 1994, Tom Daley

began diving at the age of seven

and in 2008 was the youngest

British Olympian (aged 14 and 81

days) since 1960, to compete in

the Olympics. Tom specialises in

the 10m platform event, competing in both synchro diving and the individual

platform competition – in the 2010 Commonwealth Games he won two gold

medals for England in both competitions.

31 JULYArchery, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe Slalom, Diving,

Equestrian (eventing), Fencing, Football, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey,

Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water

Polo, Weightlifting.

Although Judo is a martial art, its practice and methods are based around

gentleness. Giving way to the strength of the opponent, adapting to and using it to

your advantage will achieve victory over the opponent. www.britishjudo.org.uk

1 AUGUST

Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe Slalom, Cycling

(road), Diving, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Judo,

Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming,

Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water

Polo, Weightlifting.

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics should

see our local hopeful Louis Smith

competing on his specialist

equipment, the Pommel Horse.

Louis Smith

Jessica Ennis

The Heptathlon is part of

the discipline of Athletics,

including track and field

events, competed over

two days. 100m hurdles,

High jump, Shot put,

200m, Long jump, Javelin

throw, 800m. Look out for

Jessica Ennis!


Paula Radcliffe takes on the Olympic challenge, her fifth

since 1996 in Atlanta. Paula’s great aunt Charlotte Radcliffe

won an Olympic swimming medal in 1920. She was part

of the British 4x100m freestyle relay team that took silver.

5 AUGUST

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing,

Cycling (track), Diving, Equestrian (jumping), Fencing,

Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Sailing, Shooting,

Synchro Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water

Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling (Greco-Roman).

In sailing, Ben Ainslie is Britain’s most successful Olympic

sailor ever, with three gold and one silver medal. He made

his Olympic debut aged 19 taking silver in the one-person

Laser dinghy class at Atlanta 1996.

Sisters Lucy & Kate MacGregor are competing in the newly

introduced Olympic category of Match Racing where two

boats compete head to head, rather than in a fleet race

where there are three or more competitors.

6 AUGUST

Athletics, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe

Sprint, Cycling (track), Diving, Equestrian (jumping),

Football, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Sailing,

Shooting, Synchro Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball,

Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling (Greco-Roman).

Four times Olympic Champion and 11 times World

Champion Chris Hoy will be pushing for Gold for Team GB.

LONDON 2012

ABOUT THE ATHLETESAs we come closer to the games and final teams/ath-

letes are chosen to represent their countries, take a

look at the official Olympics website for athlete profiles.

www.london2012.com/athletes

Look in detail at team GB www.teamgb.com

FACTS ABOUT THE OLYMPICSOlympic Games• 26sports,39disciplines

• 34venues

• 8.8milliontickets

• 10,490athletes

• 302medalevents

• 21,000mediaandbroadcasters

• 19competitiondays(inclFootball)

• 2,961technicalofficials

• 204NationalOlympicCommittees

• 5,770teamofficials

• 5,000anti-dopingsamples

Equipment for the Games• 510adjustablehurdlesforAthletics

• 600basketballs

• 2,200dozenTennisballs

• 2,700Footballs

• 53setsoflaneropesforSwimming

• 6,000Archerytargetfaces

• 356pairsofBoxinggloves

• 120headprotectorsforTaekwondo

• 375doctors,150nurses,200,000pairsofgloves

7 AUGUST

Athletics, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Canoe

Sprint, Cycling (track), Diving, Equestrian (dressage),

Football, Gymnastics (artistic), Handball, Hockey, Sailing,

Synchro Swimming, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball,

Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling (Greco-Roman).

Synchronised swimming is one of only three Olympic

disciplines in which only women can compete (the other

two being rhythmic gymnastics and softball). Like with

figure skating, the swimmers receive marks out of 10 from

two sets of five judges, who measure a display’s technical

merit and artistic presentation respectively.

Chris Hoy

Liam Pitchford

TEEN OLYMPIANLiam, born 12 July 1993,

began playing table tennis

aged eight and has recently

become the English number

1. In the Commonwealth Games 2010 he won two medals

- silver in Team table tennis and bronze in Doubles. At the

European Championships, Pitchford beat four players in the

world top 100.

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LONDON 2012

BOOKS & FUN FOR LONDON 2012

Great Olympic Moments with Steve RedgraveEbook£12.99Publisher; Headline With specially selected photographs,

Sir Steve Redgrave recounts his

favourite Olympic stories. Stars past and present

are featured, including Seb Coe, Steve Ovett, Nadia Comenech,

Mark Spitz, Ed Moses, Michael Johnson, Eric Liddell, Chris

Boardman and the Jamaican Bobsled team!

My StoryTom Daley£16.99Publisher; Michael Joseph LtdTom Daley has inspired a nation,

with his diving success as a teenager. Coupled

with this, he has dealt with heartbreak with the death of his

father and keenest supporter. Featuring exclusive photography,

this book will bring you closer to Tom’s schedule, hobbies and

family life.

Top Trumps London 2012£3.99The greatest sportsman in the

history of the Olympic Games find

their home in this special pack of

Top Trumps! Can Usain Bolt beat

Jesse Owens?

FILLER ?FOOD FOR 2012

An extraordinary amount of food is needed in the Olympic Village for the 2012 games.

• 25,000loavesofbread• 232tonnesofpotatoes• Morethan82tonnesofseafood• 31tonnesofpoultryitems• Morethan100tonnesofmeat• 75,000litresofmilk• 19tonnesofeggs• 21tonnesofcheese• Morethan330tonnesoffruitand vegetables

Travel information for London 2012www.tfl.gov.uk

LOCAL POTTER

INSPIRED BY OLYMPICS

Rob Bibby, top regional ceramicist

has been busy creating a special

art-led Olympic design for a

unique commemorative range which is

available for purchase at the Visitor Information Centre,

Bridge Street Peterborough from July 2012. Each piece

is individually hand thrown and painted with a lovely

rich glaze. Rob, selected member of Anglian Potters was

art trained in the 1960s and has been creating beautiful

ceramics since 1970s, inspiring others over the years in his

Woodnewton studio and workshops. He has recently joined

Peterborough based Art in the Heart, a group of 13 quality

fine and decorative artists committed to the regeneration of

the high street and aspiration for our City Centre.

www.activeantiques.com

[email protected]


LONDON 2012

8 AUGUST

Volleyball, Athletics, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boxing,

Canoe Sprint, Cycling (BMX), Diving, Equestrian (jumping),

Handball, Hockey, Sailing, Table Tennis, Taekwondo,

Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling (freestyle).

The Olympic sport of volleyball has two disciplines - beach

volleyball and volleyball. Both disciplines follow the same

basic skills, and the flow of play follows similar lines: one team

serves, the other tries to win the rally - or ‘side-out’ - with a

pattern of dig, set, spike within the requisite three touches.

www.britishvolleyball.org

How can I watch on TV?The BBC have will be covering

the London 2012 Olympic Games, across TV, radio and the

internet with more than 2,000 hours of live sport.

Check the schedule on www.bbc.co.uk

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BMX cycling will

hopefully see Shanaze

Reade aiming for a

medal, after crashing

out in the Beijing 2008

final.

9 AUGUSTAthletics, Basketball,

Beach Volleyball, Boxing,

Shanaze Reade

Canoe Sprint, Cycling (BMX), Diving, Equestrian (dressage),

Football, Sailing, Swimming, Synchro Swimming, Taekwondo,

Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling (freestyle).

Philips Idowu may well be triple jumping to glory in the

Olympic Stadium, taking his 6’ 5” self onto the podium to

better his silver medal in Beijing. His personal best to date

is 17.81m, in Barcelona in July 2010.


The medals have been designed by David Watkins, an

established artist in the field of decorative art, and are in

production at the Royal Mint headquarters in Llantrisant, South

Wales.

11 AUGUST

Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe Sprint, Cycling (mountain

bike),Diving, Football, Gymnastics (rhythmic), Handball,

Hockey, Modern Pentathlon, Sailing, Taekwondo, Volleyball,

Wrestling (freestyle).

12 AUGUST

Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Cycling (mountain bike),

Gymnastics (rhythmic), Handball, Modern Pentathlon,

Volleyball, Water Polo,Wrestling (freestyle)

Closing ceremony.

The women’s marathon swim is hosted at the Serpentine,

in Hyde Park. At the 2008 Olympics, which was the sport’s

Olympic debut, Great Britain stole the show and won

three of the six available medals, two silvers going to

David Daviesand Keri-Anne Payne and a bronze

to Cassie Patten.

10 AUGUST

Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe Sprint, Cycling (BMX),

Diving, Football, Gymnastics (rhythmic), Handball, Hockey,

Sailing, Swimming, Synchro Swimming, Taekwondo, Volleyball,

Water Polo, Wrestling (freestyle).

Athletes selected for Taekwondo at London 2012 include Jade

Jones, Martin Stamper and Sarah Stevenson. They have all

won medals at Olympic, World and European Championships,

and will be aiming to challenge for Olympic medals at

the ExCel Arena in London Docklands.

In the final two days of the London 2012 Olympics, medals

will be decided at every event. Follow the results and

medal counts via www.london2012.com

LONDON 2012

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Top tips for saving money this summer1. If you have the time and are old enough, then try looking for a summer job.

A lot of companies will be looking for holiday cover, so if you’re lucky then there

could be a chance to make some extra money.

Gain skills and experience with The Princes Trust

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2. Start saving for the holidays now! I know that the

last thing you want to be doing is cutting down on your

spending, but with all the time off in the summer holidays,

you’ll need the money more than you do now!

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3. If you’ve got things lying around that you don’t use anymore, then it might

be an idea to sell them. An old musical instrument, mobile phones and gadgets

could make you a bit of money if you sell them online or to friends and family.

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4. Organising a clothes swap with friends could give a new home to any

unloved items in your wardrobe whilst saving you money on buying new clothes.

5. If you can’t find a job for the summer, then babysitting or offering services

like dog walking could earn you extra money, too.

6. If you’re over 16 and a student, then it’s definitely worth getting yourself

a student card. For a small fee, the card will

give you great discounts which, in the long run,

could save you a lot of money!

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ICE AGE 4: Continental drift Out Friday 13th July, Sid, Diego and Manny set off on another adventure when their continent is set adrift. Having to use an iceberg as a ship, they come across sea creatures and have to battle pirates along the way – both Jennifer Lopez and Queen Latifah have voice roles.

DRIVINGAs I’m writing this, it’s about two weeks until my 17th birthday, so by the time you’re reading it I’ll be 17 and legally able to drive – a very scary thought! My little red Ford KA (named Jeremy for future reference) is already sitting on my driveway in anticipation and my first lesson is booked, so I’ll be sure to keep you all up to date on my progress and any (hopefully very minor) blips along the way.

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made their mark. Let’s not forget players like Phil Jones,

Chris Smalling and Gary Cahill who were both cruelly ruled

out through injury as well as Jack Wilshire, arguably our

biggest emerging talent in recent years. Theo Walcott plus

players left at home like Daniel Sturridge and Adam Johnson

are there added to talisman Wayne Rooney who despite

seemingly being around forever is only 26. All this in my

opinion should give us confidence of future success. Finally

we come to the people who run our nation’s best loved sport.

For far too many years I believe too many people inside The

FA have been in a time warp, stuck somewhere between

1966 and our apparent ‘golden generation’ of 2006 all the

while seemingly oblivious to the fact that many nations who

used to look to us as the shining light have not only reached

our standards, but raised it beyond compare. Thankfully this

has almost certainly changed. The opening of St Georges

Park, our very own training base for elite players from senior

level down to grassroots and also for our coach development

programme will no doubt aid this new found philosophy.

Regardless of what happens out in Poland and Ukraine let’s

hope this is the start of something special.

Ryan’s Football PreviewEmail me your thoughts to: [email protected]

and visit: www.semple-soccer.co.uk

where I will post all my responses.

Writing this England are one match in to their European Championship adventure, battling out a positive 1-1 draw with channel neighbours France. With Sweden and Ukraine left to play in the group stages it is still very much early days and as quickly as we were all pretty impressed with the start, nobody will realise more than manager Roy Hodgson that this optimism can turn to disappointment very quickly.

My viewpoint is not as short sighted as this tournament,

even less the game against France. It is more based on my

knowledge of Hodgson as a coach, the players that are at

Hodgsons disposal now and in the near future and The FA’s

seemingly new approach to English football as a whole.

Firstly looking at Hodgson, some may have reservations.

Dour, and even boring are adjectives that may be attributed

to him. Intelligent, thorough and practical are much more

accurate in my opinion. There is no doubting that very

quickly England have become more solid, disciplined and

every player in no uncertain terms knows their role within

the team, particularly when out of possession. He already

has vast experience as an international manager, a fact

some may say is irrelevant. I agree it’s not a necessity but

the fact Hodgson knows how to handle players, particularly

during the very often boring downtime in between games is

a major plus I believe. We only need to look at how many

players during WC 2010 complained of restlessness to

see Fabio Capello probably dealt with this wrong. On to

the players involved now and beyond and I firmly believe

the future is exciting. Already the likes of Joe Hart, Danny

Welbeck, Ashley Young and Alex Oxlade Chamberlin have

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WHAT’S ON

WHAT’S ON...RUNNING UNTIL 8 JULYPeterborough Arts Festivalwww.vivacity-peterborough.com/event/peterborough-arts-festival

Farcet Craft club are looking for new members. MEET ONCE A MONTH ON FRIDAY EVENINGS 7.30PM - 9.30PM IN FARCET VILLAGE HALLContact Mrs. L Sponner01733 242460.

The Key Theatre has featured two unique and entertaining productions recently. Naomi from The City Scene reviewed both of them.

STEP BACK IN TIME TO THE AGE OF THE VIKINGS!

The Vikings exhibition is a summer blockbuster packed with fun for all the family! The hands-one exhibition opened in early June and has been well received by many local people.

Visitors have the opportunity to see a coin hoard from Norwich Castle Museum and items from the world-famous excavations in York, as well as a range of objects which reflect Viking trade and exploration of lands spreading from Greenland to the Middle East.

So get involved and stand on the prow of a Viking ship and imagine crossing the Northern seas to raid and plunder other countries and terrified communities; read all about warrior battles and adventures written in the Vikings Sagas eight centuries ago. Bust the age-old myths by discovering the fun facts about the daily life of these famously ferocious warriors, their entertainment and also their beliefs.

The exhibition remains open until early October.

There is an admission charge for this exhibition of £4 Adults, £3.50 Concessions £2.50 Child, Under 5s FREE or 12 for a Family (FREE ENTRY to holders of the Vivacity Heritage Pass).www.vivacity-peterborough.com

Community Drum Circle Group1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHAt The Friends Meeting House (Quakers), Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6AB.7.30pm - 9.30pm £5.3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTHThe Green Back Yard, Oundle Road, Peterborough. 7.30pm - 9.30pm £5.

21 & 22 JULYMiniature Steam Engine Weekendwww.sacrewell.org.uk

FAGIN CAME TO PETERBOROUGHBased on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist and told from the point of view of Fagin the Miser, one hour before his execution, this unique solo drama offered a fresh insight into literature’s most controversial villain and was a fantastic show in May, at The Key Theatre in Peterborough.

Actor and writer James Hyland brought Fagin into the spotlight showing regret, surprisingly some compassion and also agony, as Fagin reflected on his fate, along with his clever portrayal of Nancy, the Artful Dodger and Bill Sykes.

Fagin’s Last Hour is a follow up to James’ record breaking and award winning success, A Christmas Carol, which won Best Performer in Theatre (Fringe Report Awards 2012) and a nomination for The London Theatre Award.www.jameshyland.co.uk

The European BalletThe stage at The Key Theatre was magically transformed into a world of classical ballet in May, with The European Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty. Staged and adapted by Stanislav Tchassov, the ballet presented dancers from across Europe, including Joseph Mackie-Graves who studied for a National Diploma in Dance at Peterborough Regional College.www.europeanballet.org

Situated in the City Centre, The Key Theatre presents both national and local productions throughout the year. www.vivacity-peterborough.com/theatres-and-arts

4 AUGUSTFamily Fun Pet ShowWhether you own tiny stick insects or gigantic Great Danes, you can bring your pets to the Farm! Entries must be received by 27th July 2012. Entry on the day is subject to space.£1 entry per class. The pet handler receives free entry into the Farm on the day. Normal admission applies to other members of your group and some activities may incur a small charge.01780 782254 www.sacrewell.org.uk

6 ,7 & 8 JULY ON THE CASTOR SCHOOL FIELDThe annual St Kyneburgha Festival Weekend The weekend features a Friday night party night with live music, followed by an extended Fete and Family Feast on the Saturday.Friday evening advance ticket price of £10 per person also includes a two course meal and a licensed bar featuring Castor Ales.01733 380900 / 01733 380410 Saturday morning - A Big Breakfast provided by the 63rd Peterborough Scout Group on the school field.Saturday afternoon - The Festival Fun from 2pm with the traditional Church Fete and Family Feast. Sunday morning - The St. Kyneburgha Patronal Service from 10:15am www.castorfestival.co.uk Facebook (search Castor Festival 2012)

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Julia Crick, Manager at Leeds Building Society’s Peterborough Branch

Offset mortgages were introduced into the UK in 1997 and were an

import from Australia. The concept was simple: if you have savings

and a mortgage, why not offset your savings against your mortgage

and pay a reduced amount of interest. The idea caught on with UK

consumers and now there are numerous offset mortgage deals in the

UK. But how do they work exactly? How can a debt save you money?

To have the principle of offset mortgages explained, have a look at this

example. John Smith has savings of £20,000 and a mortgage of £120,000.

Mr Smith decides to take out an offset mortgage. By offsetting his

mortgage this way he could save £46,524.69 in interest and reduce his

mortgage term by 5 years and 2 months. (Based on a repayment mortgage

of £120,000 over 25 years, with £20,000 offset throughout the term.)

As the example illustrates, offsetting can save customers interest on their

mortgage, enabling them to pay it off quicker and provide a higher tax

Offset your savings against your mortgage and pay a reduced amount of interest

efficient equivalent savings rate compared to a normal investment product.

Savings are usually kept in a completely separate account, so there is no

need for a fundamental re-organisation of finances, and customers have

unlimited access to them at any time, providing outstanding flexibility and

excellent peace of mind.

The other benefit is that many offset mortgages are also flexible. This

means that borrowers are often able to overpay, underpay and take

payment holidays depending on the terms of their particular offset

mortgage deal. However it is important to remember underpayments

and payment holidays could increase the mortgage term and/or the total

amount payable.

The market has certainly matured over the years since these types of

mortgages were introduced. Now there are fixed rate, tracker rates and

variable rate offset mortgages so the choice is almost completely up to you.

This months book recommendations with Freya North

The Man Who Forgot His WifeBy John O’Farrell Doubleday £14.99

A Humble Companion by Laurie Graham Quercus £16.99

I love this author so much I begged the publisher to allow me to write a quote for the book jacket. I’ve reviewed her previous

novels for the Scene – and I know you lot will adore this new novel. Once again, Graham takes historical events and characters and blends fact and exquisitely-written fiction seamlessly. A Humble Companion is set in the time of George III and focuses on

BOOKS

I love John O’Farrell – he’s brilliantly funny, his characters are so perfectly observed but his stories are always so moving too. His novel, The Best A Man Can Get is one of my all time faves. The Man Who Forgot

His Wife is about just that – Vaughan is a typical bloke having a midlife crisis in his 40s which results in sudden and total amnesia. He can’t remember a thing – certainly not that his marriage was in trouble. In fact, he’s forgotten he even has a wife. However, when he meets the

woman he’s apparently divorcing, he falls madly in love with her. But his soon-to-be ex wife has very clear memories of their 15 years of marriage and she has no desire to relive them. Vaughan will do anything to turn back the clock. You’ll laugh out loud – and cheer for the characters.

RumoursBy Freya North Harper £7.99

Rumours is my 12th novel, based in Hertfordshire where I live. It’s set around the impending sale of Longbridge Hall, a small stately home - and the effect this has on the villagers whose lives have long been intertwined with it. The heroine, Stella, is the agent trying to sell the place on behalf of elderly Lady Fortescue – eccentric, feisty

and a little terrifying. Stella is a single mum, very guarded about her past and she needs every penny of the commission she might earn. I have to admit being more than a little in love with the hero, Xander – he’s attractively stroppy. He grew up on the Longbridge Hall estate and his secrets and memories are not for

WHAT I’VE WRITTEN

sale. He’ll do anything to stand in Stella’s way - anything but fall in love of course. Researching this book was eye-opening and fun – I was able to snoop around some incredible country mansions and of course I kept my ear to the ground and my eyes peeled to glean the gossip and shenanigans of village life.

GIVEAWAY – The City Scene have three signed copies of Rumours, by Freya North, to giveaway. To enter, email [email protected] with just a few words on why you would like to win Rumours. Closing Date 24 July.

WHAT I’VE JUST READ

the domestic side of royal life as well as a fascinating and crucial time in history. It is recounted by one of the princesses ‘companions’ - the bright and ballsy Nellie and it’s funny, touching and in some ways so contemporary too.

WHAT I’M READING NOW

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How refreshing to find a celebrity who publishes books

because they really can write, not simply because

they want to cash in on being a brand. Walliams

is a brilliant writer – partly because his plots and

characters are so good, partly because he knows just

how to engage children. I have an 11 year old boy and

a 9 year old girl – the TV stayed off and there were

snorts of laughter while they read this book. Ben’s

granny is a typical granny – white hair, false teeth,

tissues tucked up her sleeve… but she’s also an

international jewel thief. Perfectly illustrated by Tony

Ross, this novel is a must have for every family’s

bookshelf. Walliams has been called “the Roald Dahl

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Back Garden Campout

Build a hideout with the clothes horse and blankets

Watch a sunrise or

sunset

Movie marathon

with homemade

popcorn

Visit the library

Visit Peterborough

Museum

Go mad with Lego

Picnic & walk around Ferry Meadows or

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marathon

Fly a KiteRoller

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MOTORING

On start up, the diesel engine

sounds a little harsh but, on the

move, the engine noise doesn’t

overly intrude on any conversation

you might be having with your

passengers. The clutch is

surprisingly heavy for a mid-sized

family hatch and the ride is too

firm at times but, on the plus side,

the Mazda3 holds the road well

and the car cruises very nicely on

motorways.

The Mazda3 is big enough for

a family of four. Your adult

passengers won’t be stretching

their legs out in the back, but they

won’t be doing that in any medium

sized car. Access to the rear is

particularly good in the five door

version of the 3; if you’re a parent

of young children, you’ll notice that

the doors open wide enough for you

to lean in and secure your offspring

in their seats easily. Another tick in

the box for this Japanese-made car

THE MAZDA3 1.6 oil-burner is a perfectly

adequate hatchback. It pulls more powerfully

than you might expect, and the drive is

actually quite engaging.

is the load area – the boot is deep

and wide allowing, for example,

a folded pushchair to be lifted in

without any hassle.

Aesthetically, the Mazda3 is

appealing; in fact, it has had a

makeover for 2012, giving it a more

muscular, aerodynamic, look. It has

a new face, a different rear bumper

and it features up-to-the-minute

‘twist-spoke’ alloy wheels. Inside,

there are fresh materials and

Mazda’s designers have replaced

the previous silver colour of the

lower dashboard console with black.

Behind the wheel, the dials and

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controls have been ringed in satin-

polish silver, making them clearer

to see.

As well as general improvements

to its appearance, and little tweaks

here and there to make it even

more driver friendly, the Mazda3’s

fuel economy has been enhanced.

If you’re careful, you can now get

a maximum of 65.7 mpg out of the

hatchback. This is impressive –

and largely due to the new model’s

refined aerodynamics.

The TS2 model comes well

equipped with front fog lights,

dusk-sensing lights and rain-

sensing front wipers. It also has

Integrated Bluetooth, a heated

windscreen and cruise control. But

you won’t get much change out of

£20,000 if you want a brand new

Mazda3 with this level of kit and

a turbo diesel under the bonnet.

The 1.6D TS2 will set you back

£18,295. Still, in today’s market,

that’s actually pretty competitive.


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