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Design - Natasha Shiels | Vinny Clark | Kelly Davis

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4 Gardening

9-10 Community News

12 Consumer Advice

16 Halloween 21 March Museum – Aveling’s Carters for the Railway

22 Club spotlight – March Scouts

24 Legal Corner – Problems with Social Services

26 Local History – October in the Town

28 Pets’ Corner – Pet Safety in the Home

32 Food – Caramel Apple Cake Recipe

35-36 Event Diary – What’s happening in and around March

39 Finance

40 Legal Corner – Wills and omitting relatives

42 Film - New Releases this Month

45 Health - Chiropody

46-47 Your Directory

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With thanks to our contributors... Jennifer Lawler, Eamonn Dorling, Eileen Le Voi, Fraser Dawbarns, Dack Pearson Solicitors, Best Friends Vets, March and District Museum, March Podiatry, The Light Cinema, Honor Grainger

Unlike Becky I’m refusing to put my heating on yet, but Christmas – well it’s my favourite time

of year, isn’t it everyone’s?

We are always very busy here at Discovering Magazines, particularly in the run-up to Christmas, but it has been great

to get out of the office recently and meet some of our readers. I’d like to say a big thank you to all those that came and said hello at last month’s Whittlesey Festival. It was a beautiful day and a huge success. I’m looking forward to the next event in March, where we can meet even more of you!

Welcome to our October edition...

Front cover image by RK’D Media

Summer is definitely over; the heating is on and the supermarkets are stocking selection boxes - this can

only mean one thing……..Christmas is coming! However, before we get carried away with Christmas, we’ve one more holiday to attend to – Hallowe’en! For those of you with children, there are numerous attractions that have special Hallowe’en-themed activities planned this month. Take a look at Pigeons Farm’s advert (on page

37); they have lots of events planned during October!

Inside this issue is the next instalment of the “Nene Parade geese debate”; it seems not everyone is as keen to have them around as some. The Events Diary is full as usual, with a wide variety of things to attend, and don’t forget to like our Facebook page - for even more listings and useful event reminders. If you have something that you would like to share with March residents, then e-mail me, at [email protected]

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The harvest from the summer should all be in so don’t forget to take down the shading from the greenhouse. If you have any fruit or vegetables left in the greenhouse they will need every little bit of sun to ensure you get the very best from them and any garden plants that need to be overwintered in the greenhouse will appreciate the extra warmth. Pay particular attention to the guttering on your greenhouse, falling leaves can soon lead to blockages, damaged gutters and possibly broken glass. By planting hardy perennials in the autumn you will ensure borders are full of colour in the spring and summer. They will have a chance to establish roots, grow during mild winters and you lower the risk of transplant shock. Skylark has a great selection of locally grown hardy perennials and they are always on a multi-buy to save you money. It’s not too late to plant your spring bulbs! There is a great selection available now from dwarf narcissi and tulips to the new giant flowering bulbs and the ever popular daffodils. In fact you can fill a bag of Daffodil bulbs for only £4.99, this represents great value for money as every year you are rewarded with a great splash of spring colour when there is not much colour in the garden. Raking up the leaves from the lawn may seem like a never ending job, but it is better than leaving your lawn under a cold, damp suffocating

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Nene Parade Geese Saga - The Next StageLast month, in Community Matters, I wrote about the geese living at Nene Parade and invited views from readers. Whilst I have had a number of comments via Facebook in favour of the geese, I have received a couple of letters from people living on Nene Parade who experience the geese first-hand and don’t share the same view. One reader claims that the council have asked the public not to feed them, the geese are noisy and they are messy, (I used to keep two Aylesbury ducks and remember the mess that they used to cause, so I can empathise with the disgruntled reader on this). The same reader points out that they do not need their diet supplementing

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and other animals. The other letter has the same complaints and goes on to say that, what was once a lovely walk into town is now a case of running the gauntlet – dodging excrement, trying not to slip over and avoiding being attacked by the geese too. So what to do? Is there a compromise or will they always be a ‘bone of contention’ within Nene Parade and March residents? It would be interesting to hear from the council and from a goose expert (if they exist – I’m sure they do!) I understand that the geese in question are a domesticated species which complicates the matter somewhat as Defra have rules and laws against the release of domestic species into the wild. Maybe the best thing to do in this case would be to find a new home for the geese – they seem to be pretty domesticated in their behaviour, including protecting Nene Parade from potential threats! Again, feel free to let me know your thoughts at [email protected]

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Thousands of homeowners across the country have installed solar panels over the last few years, saving money on their energy bills, protecting themselves from future price rises and, best of all, getting paid by the government for the electricity they generate.

This has made solar energy a sound investment and given homeowners a healthy return.

However, recent announcements made by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) strongly suggest that Feed-in Tariff (FiT) payments are to see drastic cuts in 2016.

In fact, the Feed-in Tariff review document, published on August 27th by the DECC, laid out plans to cut the Feed-in Tariff for small scale solar PV installations by as much as 87%.

Although the plans have not yet been confirmed, it is likely that all bands of the tariff will be affected quite severely. However, it is the installations in the 0-10kW band (almost all domestic installations) that will be hardest hit. In addition, a review of the default degression (applied to all tariffs) is expected to reduce the Feed-in Tariff to zero, for installations under 10kw, by 2019.

If you are considering installing a solar PV system, our advice is to ACT NOW, or risk a significant reduction in the pay back your system generates. All systems installed prior to the cut-off date of 31st December will receive the Feed-in Tariff currently shown on the Ofgem website, which is up to 12.47 pence per kWh. After January 1st 2016, it could be as low as 1.63 pence per kWh!

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Hallowe’enHalloween isn’t everyone’s favourite time of year but for some it gives them the opportunity to get dressed up in costume, take part in a spot of pumpkin carving, do a bit of trick or treating (if you’re a child) or even head to a spooky ball or a murder mystery event.

Trick or treating has changed a bit since my day….we used to wander the streets as a small group, unaccompanied by an adult and knocking on every door. These days, it seems to be a bit more organised – children are generally supervised by adults and the only doors knocked on are ones displaying pumpkins or other Hallowe’en-themed decorations. So, if you are entering into the spirit of things this year, don’t forget to pop a pumpkin outside your door to let the children know they are welcome! If trick or treating isn’t for you, maybe you could buy your children a Hallowe’en-themed gift as an alternative? Outer Rim Toys in March has got the latest range of limited-edition Hallowe’en Beanie Boos in stock and some seasonal Pop Vinyls too.

Many pubs and hotels have theme nights and many places of interest get the decorations out, and offer different activities in the run-up to the 31st. Here’s a few suggestions of places to visit:

Pigeon’s Farm, Thorney – www.pigeonsfarm.co.ukGory Stories, Peterborough Museum - www.vivacity-peterborough.com/event/gory-storiesGhost Walks, Peterborough Museum - www.vivacity-peterborough.com/museums-and-heritage/walks-and-tours/ghost-toursSpooky Tours at Burghley House, Stamford - www.burghley.co.uk/events/spooky-tours-2015Twin Lakes, Melton Mowbray - www.twinlakespark.co.uk/event_category/halloweenSpooky Spectacular at Sacrewell Farm, Thornhaugh - www.sacrewell.org.uk/spooky-spectacular-half-termMurder Mystery show and disco at Bull Hotel, Peterborough - www.peelhotels.co.uk/hotels/bull-hotel-peterborough-cambridgeshire-england/events-calendar-1267.shtmlHallowe’en Maze at Skylark, March - www.skylarkmaizemaze.co.uk/halloweenHalloween at the Mill - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/houghton-mill-and-waterclose-meadows/things-to-see-and-do/events/http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/houghton-mill-and-waterclose-meadows/things-to-see-and-do/events/

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the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped and the deceased would come back to life and cause havoc, such as sickness or damaged crops. The festival would frequently involve bonfires. It is believed that the fires attracted insects to the area which in turn attracted bats to the area. These are additional attributes of the history of Hallowe’en. Masks and costumes were worn in an attempt to mimic the evil spirits or appease them.


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B efore the railway came to March, travel was by a horse-drawn coach that called in at The Griffin, the town’s coaching inn. When the railway arrived in 1847, the owner and landlord of The Griffin, Ambrose Grounds, established a passenger taxi service between the railway station and his hotel. This taxi service also brought small packages and parcels into town.

In 1852, the Eastern Counties Railway agreed that Grounds’s brother-in-law, Owen Gray Aveling of Hobb’s Lot, could establish an agency for the delivery and collection of parcels for the railway. Initially, business was quite meagre. Aveling and Grounds co-operated by utilising The Griffin’s taxi. Traffic outgrew the capacity of the taxi, and Aveling had to use his own vehicle, advertising himself as a carter.

Owen Aveling died in December 1859, but his widow Ann, continued the business until her death in July 1877. Her son Charles continued the business using a horse-drawn trolley for heavier items, supplemented by a hand cart for parcels. By 1866, it was necessary to provide a horse-drawn parcels cart. The volume of goods to be distributed later required the use of two further trollies.

Charles managed the business for thirty-six years, until his death in November 1913. Then his widow Lydia continued the business. Her name is clearly shown on the side of the van that was a very familiar sight in the town.

Around 1923, the railway company are thought to have considered using their own transport, possibly using motor vehicles. Aveling’s contract continued however, until November 18th 1933. Thereafter, the railway co-ordinated their own delivery and collection from March station. Using motor vehicles, they operated over a much larger area. These vehicles included a very distinctive and versatile Scammell mechanical horse for the local town service.

The LNER also had an agency in the High Street, from where the public could send parcels without the need to visit the station. Presumably, the railway company paid Aveling’s a fixed contract fee for all its cartage, but a contemporary newspaper article refers to the LNER’s service as being without extra charge.

Aveling’s employees photographed with the parcels cart in 1933 were the Sutterby brothers, who had been driving the parcels cart for twelve years, and Harry who had been driving the goods trolley for eight years. The gentleman in the top hat was Owen Aveling. The other goods trolley was driven by Fred Haylett, who had worked for Aveling’s for twenty-nine years.

Besides parcels, the railway lorry collected large volumes of soft fruit, from numerous small market gardeners who supplemented their incomes, by growing produce in their back gardens. The railway was able to deliver these crops, to wholesale fruit markets throughout northern England early the following morning. The railway delivery service continued at March until the 1960s.

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The town of March boasts two Scout Groups and both are thriving - with two ‘Beaver Groups’ for boys and girls aged between six and eight years old, three ‘Cub Packs’ for young people aged between eight and ten and a half years (and possibly a fourth to be created, to meet demand). Then there are two ‘Scout Troops’ for children aged ten and a half to fourteen years and an ‘Explorer Scout Unit’ for those aged fourteen to eighteen years old; this unit also runs the Duke of Edinburgh Award for young people.

What does Scouting do?Many people think it’s just camping and marshmallows by the campfire. That’s true. We do offer many outdoor activities offering adventure for everyone at every level, but, we also challenge members to stretch themselves - to try new things and help them discover their true potential. We are about making life better. We help to make our members healthier, happier and more confident. We do this in a friendly and fun way, where members make new friends - often for life! Scouting is one of the most trusted organisations in the UK. 800,000 parents trust Scouting with their children each week. People seem to like being part of an organisation which is confident about its aims and beliefs.

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In October 1915 at The Electric Palace cinema, the bill included a fine comedy, ‘Janet of the Chorus’ and ‘On the Shores of the Bosphorus’, a travel film of particular interest at the time. Later in the week, a topical film, ‘With the Allied Fleet in the Dardanelles’ was shown, which was expected to be of interest to everyone. F. Grounds and Sons held their second sale of horses at their Weekly Auction Yard in March when thirty horses were sold, including heavy horses, vanners, hackneys and Welsh ponies. Prizes were offered for the best carthorses fit for town work. Good prices were realised for the animals and the market was well attended by farmers and dealers. Auctioneers were pleased with the successful horse sale (2).

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In October 1936, there was a lengthy discussion at March Urban District Council of the need for more bridges over the river. Mr Truman proposed the erection of bridges: a by-pass road at Wigstone’s Road, linking Creek Road with Elwyn Road, and a footbridge at Marylebone Road. He said there was a lack of cohesion between the north and the south of the town. He also thought they should ‘try and concentrate the town closer together’. He thought that houses had been built ‘practically outside the town’. He regretted that the town had not adopted the Town Planning Act as other towns were growing, and ‘growing scientifically’ through that Act (3).

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Preheat oven to Gas Mark 41. Prepare a bowl (big enough to hold a whole sliced apple) containing the lemon juice and topped up with cold tap water. Thinly slice the apple and place in the bowl to soak, then cover a baking sheet with grease-proof paper.2. Spread the apple slices onto the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar, before placing at the bottom of the oven. The crisps will take about an hour to dry (depending on the thickness) and will need turning, half way through.

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1. Grease and line a 20cm deep loose bottom cake tin, preheat oven to Gas Mark 4. 2. Mix the flour, sugar, butter, spices and egg until combined (the mixture should be the consistency, of coarse breadcrumbs) before adding the milk, a tbsp at a time, until the mixture goes smooth. 3. Add the sultanas and apple and stir into the mixture, until evenly distributed. 4. Spoon the mixture into the tin, smooth the mixture, making sure it is spread to the edges of the tin. Sprinkle the top with Demerara Sugar. 5. Bake for 1hr 20 minutes or until a cocktail stick dipped into the cake, comes out clean.

1. Melt the ingredients over a medium heat, in a heavy based pan until combined and dark in colour. 2. Bring the mixture to the boil and allow to bubble for 5 minutes until the colour has lightened. 2. Remove the caramel off the heat and allow to cool slightly before drizzling over the cake topped with the apple crisps.

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1st and 2nd 1st Young Explorers toddler session at Peterborough Museum, 1pm – 2.30pm. £3 per participating child (2-5 years). Look at Roman roof tiles in the gallery before making your own home and decorating it. For info visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com/event/young-explorers or call 01733 8646633rd Willow workshop with Jane Frost at Welney Wetland Centre. Workshops are suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience. Students will be able to achieve a selection of sample pieces showing a variety of techniques and some experimental pieces, combining weaving, wrapping and braiding. 10am – 4pm. £45 plus £10 for basic materials. Booking essential on 01353 861944 or visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney3rd Grease party night at Skaters Walpole Highway. 7pm until 10pm, prize for the best dressed, £3 entry and £2 skate hire. For more information visit www.wisbechskaters.co.uk3rd Northern Soul Against Cancer at March GER sports and social club. 7pm – 1am. Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door. For more information call 01354 652335 or 07788 5870393rd FenCraft Arts & Crafts Fair at The Scout Hall, Mill View, March. For further information on these regular monthly events please call John on 01354 652653 or Ian on 01733 3112213rd and 4th Life on the Holme front 1940’s weekend, vintage bus rides, stalls, military vehicles, tea dance and much more. Open 10am – 4pm, entry is free, parking £2. For more information visit www.holmewoodhall.co.uk/holmefront3rd and 4th A behind the scenes tour of Peckover House, an opportunity to explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Note: the tour will involve several flights of stairs. 1pm and 2.30pm. £3 plus normal admission. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover-house or call 01945 5834634th Sovereign Quarter Horses Autumn Open Day, see this year’s foal crop and watch demonstrations by the European Champion, David Deptford and the Sovereign Team. Admission free, all welcome. For more information visit www.sovereignquarterhorses.com8th March Camera Club present ‘Life in the Antarctic Extremes’ by Professor Lloyd Peck of the British Antarctic Survey, 7.30pm start at The Oliver Cromwell Hotel, High Street, March. Tickets available on the door £5. Non-members welcome

9th ‘History of Aviation in Lincolnshire’ by Mike Hodgson, to be held in St Peter’s Church Hall (opposite the museum) from 7.30pm. Admission £3, £2 for members, refreshments included. For more information visit www.marchmuseum.co.uk or call 01354 65530010th FenCraft Arts & Crafts Fair at The Town Hall, The Green, Hunstanton. For further information on these regular monthly events please call John on 01354 652653 or Ian on 01733 31122110th, 11th, 12th, 14th and 14th What’s in There? Special interests day at Peckover House, normal admission prices apply, 12 – 4.30pm, last admission 4pm. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover-house or call 01945 58346313th Friends of Welney talk at Welney Wetland Centre. An evening talk by Jonathan Revitt about Fungi.7.30pm start, £3. For more information call 01353 860711 or visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney16th LEADA present Plum Pudding and Pies, a sneaky peek into the world of Domestic Service according to Mrs Beeton! Gates open 6.30pm, last admission 7pm, Tickets £10, booking essential on 01945 583463. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover-house or call 01945 58346316th The Annual Poppy Dance 2015 from 7pm at the BRAZA Club, March. Tickets £5 and include Ploughmans and live entertainment. For more information call 01354 652866

17th Marmalade Cake - Experience the frantic activity in the kitchen while the servants prepare for a birthday tea party for Alexandrina, age 10, and engage in a bit of gossip. A production written by Linda Ekins that will be performed throughout the afternoon in the house, 1pm – 3.30pm. Normal admission charges apply, booking not needed. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover-house or call 01945 58346317th and 18th Painting birds and landscapes at Welney Wetland Centre, a two day workshop costing £80. 10am – 4.30pm both days, course run by an internationally exhibited wildlife artist. Bring your own source material and materials. Book in advance on 01353 860711

Don’t miss our Halloween feature for Halloween themed events on page 16


| Event diary: October 2015


Music at Georges

Derecho: Returning to Georges on October 10th, this alternative rock band have their own unique style. With “Jo” singer songwriter, leading the band, you can’t help but be impressed with their unique sound.

Lizzy on the Loose: 24th October this Thin Lizzy tribute band play at Georges for the second time, after the first being a huge success! Lizzy on the Loose is said to be, one of the best Thin Lizzy tribute acts, in East Anglia.

Rockout & Storm: Georges are celebrating Halloween all weekend, with Rockout performing on Friday 30th and Storm on Saturday 31st. We’ve challenged both bands to bring us their scariest fancy dress - who will win?

For more information visit: www.georges-march.co.uk.

17th and 18th A behind the scenes tour of Peckover House, an opportunity to explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Note: the tour will involve several flights of stairs. 1pm and 2.30pm. £3 plus normal admission. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover-house or call 01945 58346317th and 18th Join us for a 24hr DisQuo...24hrs of Status Quo music at March GER club running from midnight to midnight. Charity function in aid of Macmillan and Swan UK. £3 entry, children welcome. There will be a raffle, second hand book and toy stalls also. Bar open for the whole event. Any queries please contact Vern on 07929 78532922nd Swan feeds start again at Welney Wetland Centre. Spend an afternoon at one of the winter wild swan feeds from the comfort of our centrally-heated hide. Enjoy a commentated feed by a guide and then watch as more swans fly in from the fields at dusk. From 3.30pm onwards, normal admission costs apply. For more information call 01353 860711 or visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney23rd Victorian Gardens Study Morning - A morning spent with garden historian Russell Bowes exploring the history and development of gardens and gardening practices throughout the Victorian era. The morning will be spent in the Reed Barn at Peckover House, and weather dependent, follows a guided tour around the two acre garden with Allison Napier, Head Gardener. Tea/Coffee and biscuits provided. 10am – 1pm, gates open at 9.30am. Tickets £25 and booking essential on 01945 583463 or for more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover-house

23rd Annual festival of remembrance and concert at St Peter’s Church, March. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Admission £5, all proceeds to The Poppy Appeal24th Fens Falconry Open Day 11am – 4pm. Adults £4, children £2.50. Flying demonstrations at 12.30pm and 2.30pm, birds on show for photography all day with opportunities to handle the birds. For more information visit www.fensfalconry.co.uk or call 01945 41908624th ‘Under the Bridge 4’, a celebration of the acoustic guitar, doors open at 7pm in March Town Hall, Market Square. Tickets £10 (concessions £8) from Panini’s, www.wegottickets.com or telephone 01354 65139624th Swans awake. Wrap up warm and join us before dawn to watch the stunning sight of thousands of swans waking up on the wetlands and then taking to the skies to fly out to the fields for the day. 6.30 – 9am, booking essential. Tickets £10 adults and £5 children. For more information call 01353 860711 or visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney25th Swans awake. Wrap up warm and join us before dawn to watch the stunning sight of thousands of swans waking up on the wetlands and then taking to the skies to fly out to the fields for the day. 6 – 9am, booking essential. Tickets £10 adults and £5 children. For more information call 01353 860711 or visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney27th Wimblington Film Club presents Woman in Gold at Wimblington Parish Hall, doors open at 1.30pm with film commencing at 2pm. £2.50 payable on the door. To find out more call Pat on 01354 740654 or visit www.wimblingtonfilmclub.org.uk


To raise funds for the Amazon Children’s Unit at the Peterborough City Hospital

Including a Charity Auction for some great prizes

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● HALLOWEEN HALF TERM FUN 24th October – 2nd November (witches lair and Halloween quiz daily)

● PUMPKIN CARVING – Monday 26th October (2pm) - pumpkins provided, a charge will be made for children wanting to take their pumpkin home

● CREEPY BUG CLUB – Wednesday 28th October (sessions at 11am and 2pm) £6/child (tickets to be purchased in advance, numbers limited)

● HALLOWEEN DISCO (Under 12s) – Tuesday 27th October (6.30-8.30pm) £6/child to include sausage supper (tickets to be purchased in advance)

● QUIET FIREWORKS – Thursday 29th October (6pm-8pm) Tickets £8.50 (members £8), under 3s £4, under 1s free to include hotdog supper (tickets to be purchased in advance, numbers limited)

● LIVE HALLOWEEN ACTION – Friday 30th October (2pm-4pm) Are you brave enough to enter??

● FANCY DRESS – October 31st - free entry for kids in fancy dress. Lots of fun and games on the farm including pumpkin booooling (small charge)

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A couple of statistics:• There are currently four people of working age supporting each pensioner in Britain. By 2035, this number is expected to fall to 2.5, and, by 2050, to just two.

• Today, for the first time, Britain’s over-65s now outnumber people under the age of 16. (data: Office for National Statistics) Therefore, if there are fewer people paying National Insurance (which is where state pension payments come from), it is logical to assume that the time at which pension benefits commence, or the amount collected, will need to change, otherwise the budget will not balance.

Implication – more pressure on state ben-efits?The government have assured us that state pension benefits will continue to be protected by inflation-linked, ‘triple lock’ annual increases. The new, simplified benefit commences in April 2016, where there will be winners and losers – but there are some opportunities for those approaching retirement age, if you know where to look.

How can we use this?The first stage is to define the level of income you

want in retirement (where do I want to be?) The next stage is to evaluate the plans already in place (where am I now?); then draw up a plan to bridge the gap. There are still many tax-efficient options to help your savings go further and, with greater flexibility in draw-ing benefits, a well-designed pension plan could be a valuable part of your planning portfolio.

For example: a contribution of £1,000 will be in-creased to £1,250 by the addition of tax-relief. This might be a better return than an alternative invest-ment strategy. Depending on your tax situation, there could be further tax savings associated with this action.

Implications of new legislation:Some contribution limits may restrict how much could be invested in a single tax year. However, many individuals have a great opportunity in using this as part of their portfolio. There may also be Estate Planning opportunities in using a pension in many circumstances.

If you want to explore how this feeds into your finan-cial planning, please book a free initial consultation.

The value of investments, pensions and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested.

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| Legal corner by Janet Norris

“Where there’s a Will. .!”

M uch concern has been created by the recent decision of the Court of Appeal in Ilott v Mitson (2015). The case concerned the estate of the late Mrs Jackson, who died in 2004, and her estranged daughter, Heather. Heather was Mrs Jackson’s only child and she and her mother had been estranged for some twenty-six years when Heather, then aged seventeen, left home without the mother’s knowledge or agreement to live with Nicholas Ilott. She later married Mr Ilott.

There were three attempts at reconciliation, all of which failed. On the last occasion, it failed because Mrs Jackson took offence that the fifth child had been given the name of Heather’s paternal grandmother, whom Mrs Jackson did not like. The court took the view that Mrs Jackson had acted in a ‘capricious and harsh way’ towards Heather, but considered that both parties were responsible for the failed reconciliations.

Mrs Jackson’s estate was valued at £486,000 and in her will, subject to a legacy of £5,000 in favour of the BBC Benevolent Fund, she left her entire estate to be divided between three charities, to which Mrs Jackson had no connection.

Heather knew that her mother intended not to leave her anything in her will but subsequently brought a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the Act”) for reasonable financial provision. She was initially awarded £50,000 but the matter then went through several appeals, culminating in the Court of Appeal decision in July 2015, in which Heather was awarded the sum required to purchase her property and £20,000 in cash to provide her with a small additional income. The award was intended to provide reasonable financial provision for Heather’s living expenses, without affecting the state benefits on which she relied.

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“Spectre” is released on Monday, October 26th, unusually on the same day as the premiere. For this reason, you won’t be able to see it until after 8pm - but it will be worth it!

Bond, played by the ruggedly handsome Daniel Craig, peels back the layers of mystery and deceit to uncover the terrible truth behind sinister organisation SPECTRE. Tickets are on sale now and we recommend booking early for this top blockbuster.

While all the hype will be about “Spectre”, there are lots of other great movies to catch in October, with a family focus towards the end of the month.

Both “Hotel Transylvania 2” and “Pan” are released on October 16th, ahead of the October half- term break.

“Hotel Transylvania 2” sees Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half-human grandson.

“Pan” is a prequel to the JM Barrie story, which imagines how Peter made his way to Neverland and became the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Hugh Jackman stars as the devilish Blackbeard and introduces Levi Miller as Peter.

If you are a fan of 3D films, then don’t miss “The Walk”, released on October 9th. This movie promises some epic effects but is probably not recommended if you suffer from vertigo. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is Philippe Petit, a French high-wire artist who attempted to walk between the towers of the World Trade Center in 1974 – without a safety net.

There is powerful drama from “Suffragette”, starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham-Carter and Meryl Streep. It follows the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, as they battle for women to get the vote. This is released on October 12th.

“Sicario”, out on October 9th, also looks to be a great film. Emily Blunt is an idealistic FBI agent who is enlisted by a government taskforce to battle the escalating drugs war at the border between the US and Mexico.

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