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‘Every child deserves to feel the magic of Christmas’

The unbelievable kindness of Peterborough people means that more than 900 children will receive a present at a very special festive event in the city centre this month.

But organisers behind the mammoth present collection and giveaway mission are hoping to reach the magical 1,000 barrier – and there is still time for parents to sign their young ones up.

European culture celebrated at Peterborough festival

A huge celebration of culture from across Europe was held in Peterborough. Food, music, art and dance were all on the menu at the first ever European Culture Festival. The event, held at Stanley Park, was organised by the city based Zi Foundation in partnership with Little Bulgaria CIO. There were representatives from nations including Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Greece, Poland, Ukraine as well as the Roma community. The event earned approval from local dignitaries including Combined Authority Mayor Paul Bristow and Lord Jackson of Peterborough, as well as Ambassadors from Bulgaria, Slovakia and Latvia, who were present on the day. Participants wore national costumes, and the flags of a number of countries were flying to mark the celebrations. Visitors were able to shop at a bazaar with more than 70 stalls, and charities were also represented.

Peterborough to host lively European Culture Festival at Stanley Park

A vibrant celebration of European heritage is coming to Stanley Park in September, as Peterborough welcomes its first European Culture Festival — a free, family-friendly event promising a full day of traditional music, dance, food, and art.

Organised by the Zi Foundation in partnership with Little Bulgaria CIO, the festival will highlight the rich traditions and cultural diversity of communities from Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Greece, Poland, and the Roma community.

Coronavirus: Zada Restaurant in Stamford offers NHS staff a free Turkish meal

A Turkish restaurant will be serving free meals to those helping fight the coronavirus outbreak.
All NHS workers will be able to dine in Zada Restaurant, Stamford for free.
The restaurant in St Mary’s Hill is open Monday to Friday from 5.30pm until 11pm and at the weekends from 12pm until 11pm.
Hussain Ziller, manager at Zada Restaurant, said: “This is our time to give back because the people working day and night do something for the community.”
Hussain encourages NHS staff to call Zada Restaurant on 01780 766848 or e-mail zadarestaurant@gmail.com to reserve a table.

Charity night at Peterborough restaurant raises over £2800

The event was hosted at Tavan on Lincoln Road on Wednesday (December 22) and was attended by several local charities.
Owner Mr Chad, along with Martin Colcott, organised the event which raised money in support of the Zi Foundation.
The foundation is run by popular local figure Zillur Hussain, which pledges to support people both in Peterborough and further afield in Bangladesh and across the world.
The charity has carried out several events in the city over the past year, which has included donating thousands of meals.
The foundation has also financed the building of three schools in remote areas of Bangladesh.

Pride in Peterborough: Feeding needy, caring for vulnerable and great local events – Part 2

Essential/Key Worker of the Year Award
– WINNER – ROB GIFFEN who is a police detective at Thorpe Wood and a great example of a key worker that has worked all through the pandemic going above and beyond. His nominator said: “He works very long hours and works hard; he and his colleagues do so much more than we realise.
“Rob walked the streets of Peterborough after a nine hour shift until the early hours to reunite a lady with Alzheimer’s with her husband. He also helped a man during an incident on a Peterborough parkway bridge. Through Rob’s after care and support this gentleman was able to get the help he needed and be reunited with his children. Not all heroes wear capes”
– RUNNER-UP: ASHLEY BEREZNYCKYJ who is the manager of Little Stars Day Nursery on Dogsthorpe Road. Ashley opened her nursery throughout the Covid-19 pandemic for key workers, this meant she was thrust into a whole new way of working and became the central hub for children requiring care. Throughout the pandemic the nursery faced many challenges, but Ashley and her team along with others across the Stars organisation went over and above to ensure working families were supported with fantastic childcare.