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Simply Boston Issue 62 August 2018

Out and About with Mini Police

Fencing Your Boundary!

Eyecare, Eyebrows and Ears

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Welcome to the August issue All I can say is WOW! What an amazing few weeks of weather and football July has given us. We may not have brought the trophy home but we sure know how to celebrate and get behind our team. It has been lovely watching my son start to show an interest in sport, whilst he didn’t really understand what was going on he certainly got caught up in the mood and was shouting ‘goal’ or ‘England’ regularly!

We have all been able to enjoy the outdoors with the beautiful weather we have had, I’m not sure the gardens are enjoying it too much as mine currently looks very brown instead of green. All too soon it will change, I’m sure and we’ll be moaning about the cold and rain.

Back to the issue in hand….August! It’s the last weeks of the school holidays before we embark on a new term and year for students and teachers alike.

There’s still plenty of time to get out and enjoy your break, so make the most of it. In this issue we are looking at eye-care, looking after your ears, we have a seasonal food & drink special with some yummy recipes, our Home & Property feature this month is all about fencing and Tim test drives the Hyundai i30 N.

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20 Focus on Skegness

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12 Mini Police

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Tackling Prostate Cancer Together The fight against prostate cancer can take another step forward thanks to more than £143,400 raised for Prostate Cancer UK during a campaign by Lincolnshire Co-op.

One in eight men and one in four black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK. The disease takes a life every 45 minutes, and while it’s only men who can develop it, partners, families and friends are also affected.

Men’s health charity Prostate Cancer UK is leading the fight against prostate cancer, and by funding vital research into diagnosis and treatment they aim to stop the disease from being a killer.

And together with members and colleagues, Lincolnshire Co-op has raised the six-figure sum through its Community

Champions scheme to help bolster the charity’s work.

The money was presented to Prostate Cancer UK at Lincolnshire Co-op’s Holbeach Pharmacy, which is part of the Society’s community hub in Fleet Street alongside its Holbeach Food Store, post office and community library.

Tamarin Fitzpatrick, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “Lincolnshire Co-op has exceeded all expectations by raising a phenomenal £143,463 for Prostate Cancer UK. One man dies every 45 minutes from prostate cancer, and it is with support such as this that we can continue to fund vital research to improve diagnosis and treatment of the disease – and also provide support to men and their families who are affected.”

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The Fishermen’s Mission Launches 100in10 Campaign The Fishermen’s Mission, a well know charity, has launched a campaign this to highlight the number of fishermen lost at sea in the last decade.

Called the 100in10 Campaign, they hope to raise awareness of the dangers of being a fisherman and the devastating impact on families and communities when fishermen are lost at sea.

They are asking people to buy a pair of yellow fishermen’s wellies (with their logo attached) from them. For every pair that is sold they will be tying a yellow ribbon to the flagpole outside their Head Office in Hampshire. When they have sold 100 pairs these will be used for a photograph that will be released nationally.

Local Fishermen’s Mission Port Officer, Supt Suesan Brown says ‘The work of the Fishermen’s Mission is as necessary today as ever. Our vital services and support provides practical, financial and pastoral help to local fishermen, both active and retired, and their families as well as a 24/7

emergency response for accidents or illness at sea.

‘We are the only charity that solely works with fishermen and we will help anyone who works aboard a UK fishing boat. I would urge any fisherman who think that we might be able to help to get in touch on 07710389717 or using boston@fishermensmission.org. uk If you would like to be part of the 100in10 Campaign then you can join in on their website www. fishermensmission.org.uk, email 100in10@fishermensmission. org.uk or call, using Freephone number 0800 6341020

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soundLINCS Goes International!

Lincolnshire based Community Music charity, soundLINCS, goes International! It has been selected to make presentations at ISME 33rd World Conference in Tbilisi, Georgia and Baku, Azerbaijan. soundLINCS’ CEO, Nikki-Kate Heyes MBE, and Programme Development Officer, Nicola Stanton, visited Tbilisi for the Community Music Activity PreConference Seminar that ran from July 10 – 14 2018. The Seminar, Inspiring Curiosity: Celebrating Diverse Voices of Community Music, invites contributions on every form of music-making from across the globe for four days of practice and dialogue.

The Seminar, attended by organisations, practitioners and academics shared their knowledge, experience and views on the diversity of Community Music.

After Tbilisi, the soundLINCS team travelled to Baku for the International Society for Music Education (ISME) Conference running from July 15 – 20 2018. Their Spoken Presentations were on July 17 and 20 in relation to ISME Special Interest Group: Practice and Research in Integrated Music Education. soundLINCS is an established not-for-profit Community Music charity operating across the East Midlands. The Charity provides a quality service for music which enhances, enables and encourages the development of music in an enjoyable way.The opportunity for soundLINCS to present at the International Music Conference has been made possible by the support

of the European Regional Development Fund, Business Lincolnshire, and the Business Inspiration Programme delivered by Bishop Grosseteste University. The grant awarded to soundLINCS has enabled the Charity to explore new possibilities in its branding as well as undertaking international opportunities.

For further information about soundLINCS and to follow the adventures in Tbilisi and Baku visit www. soundlincs.org, or, visit the soundLINCS Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ soundLINCS or Twitter: www. twitter.com/soundLINCS, email info@soundlincs.org or call 01522 510073.

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Open Gardens - National Garden Scheme

Who we are and what we do

The National Garden Scheme is the most significant charitable funder of nursing charities in the country, donating over £50 million so far.

We help our garden owners open their beautiful gardens to the public, sharing their passion and raising impressive amounts of money through entry fees, teas and slices of cake.

Our beneficiary charities are: The Queen’s Nursing Institute, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Carers Trust, Hospice UK, Perennial, Parkinson’s UK and other guest charities.

Our history The National Garden Scheme has a rich and interesting history that is closely connected with nursing in the UK.

1927 - The National Garden Scheme was founded.

Individuals were asked to open up their gardens for ‘a shilling a head’. In the first year 609 gardens raised over £8,000. A year later, the district nursing organisation became officially named the Queen’s Nursing Institute.

Open Gardens Near You! Spalding 29 July – Yew Tree Farm, Spalding 5 August – Elgoods Brewery Gardens, Wisbech 18 August – 45 Beaver Lodge, March 19 August – Castor House, Peterborough 19 August – Willoughby Road Allotments, Boston 26 August – Bank House, Marshland St James 15 September – Inley Drove Farm, Spalding

BOSTON What we do Around 3,700 gardens open each year for the National Garden Scheme, all of our gardens can be found on our website or in our Garden Visitor’s Handbook, published annually.

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors, the National Garden Scheme has donated £55 million to charity over the last 90 years.

Originally set up to support district nurses, the National Garden Scheme is now the most significant charitable funder of nursing and caring charities in the UK. We also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health, and we grant awards to help community gardening projects and gardeners at the start of their career.

In 2018, we donated a record £3.1 million from funds raised at gardens open in 2017 – almost double the £1.6 million donated ten years ago – and a huge 82p in every £1 fundraised goes straight to our beneficiaries. Read about our charity partnerships below, and find out more about our bursaries and apprenticeships by clicking here.

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1931 - By now a network of volunteer County Organisers had been set up and over 1,000 private gardens were open.

1932 - Country Life magazine publishes an illustrated guide - costing one shilling - to 1,079 gardens open for charity, with a green cover and an introduction by its editor, Christopher Hussey.

1948 - After the Second World War, the National Health Service took on the District Nursing Service, but money was still needed to care for retired nurses and invest in training. The National Garden Scheme offered to donate funding to the National Trust to restore and preserve important gardens. In return, the National Trust opened many of its most prestigious gardens for the National Garden Scheme.

1970 - 1,234 gardens open, raising almost £52,000.

1984 - Macmillan Cancer Support joined the list of beneficiary charities.

29 July – Yew Tree Farm, Spalding 5 August – Gunby Hall & Gardens, Spilsby 5 August – Elgoods Brewery Gardens, Wisbech 19 August – Willoughby Road Allotments, Boston 26 August – Manor House, Spilsby 15 September – Inley Drove Farm, Spalding 23 September – Goltho House, Market Rasen

1996 - Marie Curie (formerly Marie Curie Cancer Care), Help the Hospices and Crossroads (now Carers Trust) also became beneficiary charities.

2013 - Parkinson’s UK joins as a ‘guest charity’ of the National Garden Scheme, they go on to become a permanent beneficiary.

2016 - In honour of Frogmore gardens opening for 70 years for the National Garden Scheme, 70 Queen’s Nurses attend the open day in June.

2017 - Our 90th Anniversary. We celebrated with our biggest ever donation amount of £3 million to our beneficiary charities. Including to a new Gardens and Health beneficiary, which for 2017 was The National Autistic Society.

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Councillor’s Column r Cllr aaron Spence

Cllr Aaron Spencer, pictured, is Boston Borough Council’s deputy leader and finance portfolio holder.

While he is concerned with everything to do with the council’s financial affairs, a responsibility he took on during the toughest times of austerity, he also has charge of “property” and has overseen a remarkable overhaul of one of Boston’s biggest and best-known buildings – the council offices in West Street.

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unicipal Buildings is an Edwardian building which has been home to the council since it opened in 1904 when the then Boston Corporation moved from the Exchange Buildings in the Market Place.

For years it housed not only the council but was also the police station, with cells for unruly prisoners, the fire brigade and the library.

It is an imposing building, dominating West Street with a roofline which can be seen from many parts of the town.

Because it is Edwardian, although it was solidly built – more solid than we anticipated – it was very spacious, with large offices with high ceilings and expensive to run.

Over time the other organisations using the building moved out to their own accommodation, and the borough council was left alone, rattling about in a building far too large.

A Transformation plan was drawn up to modernise the building, make it more economic to run and able to generate muchneeded revenue for the council when it has

needed it most.

A new-look Municipal Buildings, modernised, future-proofed and fit-forpurpose has now opened to the public following months of refurbishment.

The work, which saw contractors having to cut their way through walls that were three feet thick in places and steel-reinforced floors, has seen spacious offices which served very few council staff redesigned as open plan, accommodating more people, often from different departments creating better joinedup working, and creating space for other organisations The Department for Work and Pensions, various Lincolnshire County Council departments including highways, registrars, the probation service and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau, have moved in. The latest to relocate and join us is Lincolnshire Community Voluntary Service.

The offices are now state-of-the-art with latest high-tech equipment and connectivity, all available for the public to use.

The revenue generated for the council, as landlord, is generating savings and muchneeded income to that we can continue to balance our budget, despite the cuts and maintain vital services.

Single Person Discount Review A review is underway of all residents receiving a 25 per cent single person discount on their council tax. Single Person Discount (SPD) is claimed when an adult is the sole adult occupant of the property.

We are aware that while most residents are claiming the discount appropriately there are a minority who are attempting to defraud the system. These residents may not have reported a change in their circumstances and are receiving the discount when they are no longer entitled to it.

The Single Person Discount Review will detect those who are claiming a discount that they are no longer eligible for.

Residents receiving Single Person Discount will be receiving a letter asking for them to explain their current circumstances. Not only will this be a way of keeping our records up to date it will also be a way of allowing our residents to notify us if there has been a change in their circumstances.

If they do not respond to our letter their Single Person Discount will be removed and further investigations may be undertaken.

The council is dedicated to protecting the public purse and detecting fraud. We take council tax fraud very seriously so we are very pro-active in confirming all entitlements to discounts.

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Mini Police Mini Police is a new primary-school engagement coming to Lincolnshire in September 2018.

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ini Police is a primary school initiative involving pupils from Years 5 and 6 in primary school (ages 9-11). The aim of the project is to build trust and confidence between the Police and local communities, to teach children responsibilities in a fun and interactive way, and to build better communities. Children in 119 schools across Lincolnshire will have the opportunity to work with Police, and get involved in Policing and community projects. The programme is written around the school curriculum, so they aren’t missing out on education.

In March 2017 Lincolnshire Police piloted the project at two primary schools in Boston (Carlton Road Academy and Staniland Academy). In September 2017, Mini Police volunteers from Year 5 were enrolled and they began to engage in projects both within their school and also their local community. Over the following months the Mini Police undertook several tasks including: raising awareness of being safe on the journey to and from school by supplying and fitting cycle lights, litter picking across the local area with Boston Borough Council and Lincs

Housing Partnership, taking part in the Remembrance Parade in Boston with the Police cadets, interviewing Assistant Chief Constable West, learning CPR and first Aid with St Johns Ambulance, bag-packing for a local charity, delivering Scam advice to their community in a local supermarket and also helping to address the issue of parking around schools by designing and producing posters and flyers which they then handed out to parents and pupils.

The pilot has been a huge success at both schools, and the decision was made to roll it out to schools across the whole county. In September 2018 a further 117 primary schools will join our pilot schools, with a total of 1006 Mini Police volunteers being elected. The project will be delivered into schools by the Neighbourhood Policing Teams, with each school having a designated Police Community Support Officer (PCSO).

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What’s On at Boston Library in August

Watching You By Lisa Jewell The newest title from author of the bestselling Then She Was Gone.

You’re back home after four years working abroad, new husband in tow.

You’re keen to find a place of your own. But for now you’re crashing in your big brother’s spare room. That’s when you meet the man next door.

He’s the head teacher at the local school. Twice your age.

Extraordinarily attractive. You find yourself watching him. All the time.

But you never dreamed that your innocent crush might become a deadly obsession. Or that someone is watching you.

Are you aged 4-11 years? Think you can read 6 books over the summer holidays?

The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge is back with this year’s theme of Mischief Makers. Pop in to Boston Library to take part!

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Join us for an afternoon of fun filled crafts and activities; make Gnasher’s maracas, decorate a Dennis cupcake, make a glitter bomb card, try your hand at the Gnasher Ping Pong Game and more!

There’s still time to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at Boston Library

Mischief Makers Afternoon 9th August 2.00pm-4.30pm

Midnight By David Landy

Mask Making 16th August 2.00pm-4.00pm

The 11th book in the brilliant Skulduggery series is out now!

For years, Valkyrie Cain has struggled to keep her loved ones safe from harm, plunging into battle – time and time again – by Skulduggery Pleasant’s side, and always emerging triumphant.

But now the very thing that Valkyrie fights for is in danger, as a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in order to lure Valkyrie into a final confrontation.

With Skulduggery racing to catch up and young sorcerer Omen scrambling along behind, Valkyrie only has twelve hours to find Alice before it’s too late. The clock is ticking…

Make a mask and disguise yourself as Dennis.

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Digital Embroidery Workshops Tuesday 31st July, 7th, 14th & 21st August

Learn how to design and embroider your own digitally created designs with textile designer Laura Marriot.

All materials are provided free of charge.

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Health & Beauty

Look After Your Eyes

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ost of us take our eyesight for granted, but imagine if you couldn’t gaze at your family or even navigate your way safely round the kitchen. There is much you can do to look after your eyes. For example, a well-balanced diet can protect against age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older people.

Smell your eye make-up - You have probably never thought about bacteria lurking in your mascara and other eye cosmetics

of zeaxanthin and lutein. These vital nutrients help protect against age-related macular degeneration.

Eat sunshine-coloured foods - Make sure your dinner plate contains a splash of yellow or orange. Egg yolks and a wide range of orange or yellow vegetables, including carrots and squash, are good sources

Take a break - If you work long hours in front of a screen in artificial light, you are increasing your chances of becoming short sighted. Take regular short breaks away from the screen and walk around the office to exercise

Lucious Eyebrows Castor Oil - Castor oil is one of the most effective remedies to boost the growth of your eyebrows. It contains protein, vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants that nourish the hair follicles and promote hair growth.

Soak a cotton swab in pure castor oil and apply it on each eyebrow.

Massage gently with your fingertips for 2 to 3 minutes.

Leave it on for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Wash it off with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser.

Repeat once daily for a few weeks until you notice improvement.

Olive Oil - Olive oil is also good for your eyebrows. Being rich in vitamin E, olive oil can help your eyebrow hair grow faster and thicker. It will also help keep it darkhued.

Massage your eyebrows with warm olive oil for 5 minutes before going to bed.

Leave it on overnight, then rinse it off with warm water the next morning.

Alternatively, prepare a mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and a few drops of honey. Apply it on your eyebrows and massage for a few minutes. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

Egg Yolk -The hair of the eyebrows is made up of keratin protein, and egg is a great source of protein. Thus, it can help improve the health of your hair, which in turn will make your eyebrows thick.

Break 1 egg and separate the yolk from the white part.

Beat the yolk until you get a thick, creamy consistency.

Apply it on each of your brows with a cotton swab.

Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

Use this protein treatment once or twice a week until you are satisfied with the result.

your eyes as well as your legs.

Cool your feet - Make sure that the vents that deliver cool air into your car are aimed at your feet rather than at eye level.

Specialists warn that the dry air from car air-conditioning systems sucks moisture out of your eyes, which can cause discomfort and put you at greater risk of eye infections and even ulcers.

Get Your Senses Checked Out

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here is no embarrassment, or shame attached to visiting an optician, or the dentist, at least once a year, even though the latter can be terrifying for some people, so why do we rarely consider having a regular hearing test? The tests are often free of charge, painless and more informative of your overall state of health than you might contemplate.

Your ears, unlike teeth and eyes will rarely give you much trouble apart from an occasional annoying ‘blockage’ usually caused by a buildup of earwax, will often endure the slowly diminishing quality of hearing loss without detection. It is so easy to compensate by turning up the volume of the TV, or radio, or stereo, or alarm-clock, even resorting to ‘reading people’s lips’, when listening to speech becomes impaired.

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Family life

Midwives The Village

VOLUNTEER WITH US! We have many different roles available and provide FREE training Volunteering with us will give you great experience and can be very useful to your career, for example if you’re dreaming of changing careers to work with children, in health or social care or events.

Ask us about getting involved with: • Family Support Mentoring • Events Management • Kid’s Patch Gardening Project • Trusteeship

Please contact us at volunteers@homestartlincolnshire.co.uk for further information.

Are you aged 16 -24 and not in education, employment or training, or are you looking for an alternative to mainstream Further Education?

Look no further – YPLP can offer you an individualised programme to support you to become more independent, prepare you for the world of work and offer you the opportunity to gain further qualifications in a small and friendly learning environment

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ugust – shorts, sundresses and swimming costumes; I’m breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking about it! This month I would like to talk about our postnatal bodies. Lumpy, bumpy, stretch mark riddled, baggy, saggy, flappy – you name it, I am sure everyone of you has looked in the mirror post-birth and wondered quite what happened? We hear about celebrities ‘snapping back’ after birth and although we don’t expect that to happen for us (unless we have personal trainers and chefs), neither do we expect the stubborn, lingering wobbly bits that we don’t recognise as ourselves. We live in a society where to feel beautiful we have to feel desired. The problem with that is, when we rely on other people to feel secure and happy in ourselves, our happiness is not our own but that of other people’s opinion.

And that is not a great place to be, physically or mentally.

So why don’t we love ourselves?

On the whole, women are very disconnected from their bodies.

Pre-pregnancy, few take the time to get to know themselves or are in tune with their cycles or hormones.

We buy into the social and industry standards of beauty. If we have a flat stomach and ‘perky’ breasts we feel good about ourselves and are thankful we have things about our physical appearance we like. It’s only during or after pregnancy when things start or stop working how they did before that most women take more of an interest or find the courage to really see themselves – and what

they see staring back is not always a welcome image. For some women it’s not until menopause that they really come to be friends with the body they have. Explore ladies – get to know all your perfectly imperfect nooks and crannies!

Don’t let the image you have of yourself in your head or see in the mirror take away from the amazing human being you are. Especially not after childbirth. We hold on to so many social constraints of how we should look, feel, smell.

As a woman, you hold the power to the Universe. Can you imagine how different the world would be if women woke up one day and decided they loved themselves unconditionally? Fashion, beauty, the diet industry to name but 3 would all fade away and our daughters and granddaughters wouldn’t have artificial points of reference upon which to build their self-esteem.

I think where I am going with this is ‘enjoy your body’. Use it every which way you can. Don’t be afraid of it or what other people think of it. There is nothing more rare or more beautiful than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. Self confidence comes from within, and that’s about changing your mental attitude not your waistline. Believe in yourself enough to never look back and wish you’d spent more time being unafraid.

Programmes available in Boston, Skegness, Spalding as well as other sites across Lincolnshire Please contact Jenny Cartwright for further information on 07747847265 or email yplp@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Fireplaces & Multifuel Services

Multifuel & woodburning stoves from just £299 Valor and Dimplex centre with fire surrounds

Summer Offers on all Stoves, Fires & Surrounds www.bostonheating.co.uk For the best deals, visit or call: Boston 01205 310 327 Boston Heating, Church Road, Boston PE21 0LG

Love Annette xx

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To w n a n d C o u n t r y M o b i l i t y

Your one stop shop for all your mobility needs!

scooters and stairlifts Suppliers of boot scooters, road scooters, portable scooters.

Scooters from £299 Stair lifts new and re-conditioned from £799 fitted.

30a Market Place, Boston, Lincs. PE21 6EH t: 01205 362444

Mar�n Ruck - 07581 136605 m.ruck@hotmail.com •Boiler Installa�ons • Power Flushing • Gas Appliance Servicing As a company we specialise in all aspects of central heating supply Installations. We are proud to be a ATAG selected partner allowing us to offer a 10 year parts and labour guarantee plus a lifetime guarantee on the heat exchanger on any ATAG boiler installed by Safe Flame Gas Services Limited.

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Fairy tales and Legends returns!

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airy tales and Legends returns to King’s Lynn for its fourth year on Sunday 26th August. Join us in King’s Lynn for this great family event where magic, enchantment and adventure rules supreme!

The jam-packed programme includes a host of craft workshops, fun activities and performances and the really magical thing – it’s all free of charge!

Please note some events will be pre-booked only so keep an eye on the Vancouver Quarter social media and webpage for booking details.

SAVE THE DATE:

Sunday 26th August

No matter how large or small your company is, County Fire and Security can supply and maintain all types of fire alarms, intruder alarms, fire extinguishers and CCTV systems

Fire Alarms DESIGN,INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING

Fire Extinguishers SUPPLY,INSTALLATION AND SERVICING

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24TH AUGUST SATURDAY CLUB BEFORE THE FAIRYTALES 26TH AUGUST FAIRYTALES AND LEGENDS 2018

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Food & drink

Nectarine Tart

Roasted Sardines Ingredients • • • • • •

1 red onion, finely diced 100g (3½oz) cherry tomatoes, halved Juice and zest ½ lemon 1tsp cumin seeds, toasted ¼tsp dried chilli flakes 2tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

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2tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 garlic clove, halved 8 fresh sardines (ask your fishmonger to remove the heads, and clean and gut them)

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• 1 sheet store bought puff pastry • 3 fresh nectarines, sliced • Vegetables: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • artichoke, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar beetroot, broccoli, butternut celeriac,ground celery,cinnamon chicory, chillies, fennel, • squash, 1/8 teaspoon horseradish, jerusalem artichoke, kale, • garlic, Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving leeks, marrow, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, (optional) radishes, rocket, runner beans, salsify, shallots, swede, sweetcorn, tomatoes, truffles, turnips, watercress, wild mushrooms

Method Fruit:

Method 1.

Ingredients

heat the oven to 180°C (gas mark 6). Lightly grease a large roasting tray. In a bowl, toss the onion and tomatoes with the lemon juice and zest, cumin, chilli, olive oil, parsley and garlic.

Season with salt and pepper. use some of the onion

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and tomato mixture to fill the cavity of the sardines.

Place them in the roasting tray and scatter over the remainder of the mix. roast for 10-15 mins, or until cooked through, and serve immediately.

Top Tip:

This dish is just as delicious when made with a larger fish such as mackerel or sea bass - simply increase the roasting time to 20 mins.

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan apples, bilberries, blackberries, elderberries, withquince parchment paper. pears, 2. On a floured surface, roll puff pastry into an approximate 9-inch x 12-inch rectangle (no need Nuts and Herbs: chestnuts, chives, parsley, rosemary, sage, to be exact. Foldcurly over approximate 1/2-inch sorrel, thyme border of dough on all sides. Lay nectarine slices on top of the puff pastry, within the border. Brush Meat And Poultry: fruit and dough with butter. Combine sugar and beef, duck, goose, grouse, guinea fowl, hare, cinnamon sprinklepheasant, over the whole lamb, mallard,and partridge, rabbit,thing. turkey, venison, wood pigeon 3. Bake until edges of the tart are golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then slice Fish: and serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if clams, cod, coley, crab, dab, dover sole, grey desired. Tart is best the same day it is baked. mullet, gurnard, haddock, halibut, hake, herring, lemon sole, lobster, mackerel, monkfish, mussels, oysters, pilchard, plaice, pollack, prawns, red mullet, seaalso bassuse (wild), sea plums, bream,and skate, squid, You can peaches, apricots turbot, winkles in place of the nectarines.

Top Tip:

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THE HAMMER AND PINCERS Always serving real ales and great food • Home cooked food • Sunday lunch • Breakfast served from 9.30am • Garden area • Sky & BT TV available across multi screens • Families welcome

Swineshead Road, Wyberton Fen, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 7JE

Telephone:

01205 361323

NEW EXTENDED HOURS. Food served until 8.30pm Mon-Thursday. Friday & Sat 9.00pm Now Serving Sunday Evenings 5pm until 8pm

Circa 1700

Open 7 days a week Tel: 01205 461006

Pools Lane, Sutterton PE20 2EZ enquiries@thethatchedcottagerestaurant.co.uk www.thethatchedcottagerestaurant.co.uk

10 facts about Henry’s......

Best chippy ever!!

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We only Fry Fresh Fish delivered daily from Grimsby.

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We only use local potatoes grown in the fine Lincolnshire fields.

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We fry in 100% vegetable oil which is filtered twice a day and changed every 3 days.

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We have been voted in the Top 50 Fish & Chip Takeaway in the uk

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We serve our Fish & Chips in Bio – Degradable packaging which is great for the environment and your food doesn’t go soggy!

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Henry’s has a dedicated Gluten Free night every Tuesday. A separate pan with brand new oil & separate utensils are used.

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Henry’s has a 5 star Food hygiene rating awarded by the local council.

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Henry’s accept Credit & Debit Card’s and have plenty of FREE…. Car parking outside.

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Henry’s have free loyalty cards available. £5 OFF a future order.

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You can order online or by phone to have your pick up at a time to suit you!

T: 01205 366 642

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• Skegness Focus • Skegness Focus • Skegness Focus • Skegness Focus •

The Moss Man The Moss Man has been operating in the Skegness and Louth areas for over three years now and has built up a large customer base.

With our newest operator, Adam, we now cover Boston, Woodhall Spa and Spilsby areas.

We are based in Sloothby near Skegness, Lincolnshire. Through being in the building trade for many years we realised that keeping block paving weed and moss free is a real problem. For years pressure washing has been the only real option, although a wire brush with a long handle is also useful if you have the time.

Neither of these options kill the weeds or moss however, they simply remove the top greenery. In the case of the weeds it leaves the roots intact ready for regrowth and in the case of the moss any spores left behind have a nice damp environment to thrive.

Pressure washing can also remove the sand which the blocks are laid on making your blocks drop and causing untold damage to your driveway which, in turn, could lead to having it re-laid.

We kill the weeds and treat the moss and

algae. We make sure the weeds have been killed at the root before brushing all the debris from between the block work. After all debris is removed we treat the surface to remove any algae left on the blocks. This will keep the surface of your blocks clean. We then re-treat the block paving every three months to help control the regrowth. As I’m sure you’re aware unless the blocks are maintained the weeds and moss will keep returning.

We clean your drive from only £99.00. then going forward we maintain it from only £29.99 every three months. It’s cheaper than getting your windows cleaned.

We are now also treating roofs without standing on them or upsetting your neighbours.

If you’ve got a new roof or driveway or have recently had them cleaned, don’t let them get back to their old state

again. Let us maintain that fresh look so you don’t have to worry.

We are fully qualified and insured for your piece of mind.

If your roof or drive is green and you want it clean call the Moss Man for an eco-friendly gleam!

Call 01754 761606 for a quote today or email adam@themossman.co.uk

NEW ROOF CLEANING SERVICES

• No pressure washing, no broken tiles. We treat your roof without stepping on it • We don’t upset your neighbours by spraying dirty water all over their property

First Maintenance Visit Free for all new customers - Boston area July and August ‘18

• Your neighbours will love our service as much as you will • If your roof is green and you want it clean, call the Moss Man for an eco-friendly gleam

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Focus • Skegness Focus • Skegness Focus • Skegness Focus • Skegness Fo

Butlin’s Skegness At some 160 acres and more than 80 years old, Butlin’s Skegness is the biggest and oldest of the brands three seaside resorts – and the team working at Skegness would say it’s the best too!

Just north of the town of Skegness in Ingoldmells, the resort was the first opened

by Sir Billy Butlin in 1936 – his vision of guests having their own accommodation with entertainment, swimming, fairground and dining all for one price revolutionised the British seaside holiday.

At a cost of some £100,000, the Skegness resort originally catered for 1,000 people with 600 chalets that had the benefits of electricity and running water – luxuries for holiday accommodation in the 30s!

During World War II, the camp was subject to a short military occupation when it served as a Naval training base and became known as HMS Royal Arthur – it reverted back to being a holiday resort in 1946.

Continued investment and growth now means the Skegness resort of 2018 caters

for more than 500,000 guests each year and is operational for 50 weeks of the year.

So, what can day visitors to Butlin’s Skegness enjoy?

Two of the key elements of Sir Billy’s original plan – swimming and a traditional fairground – are still at the heart of the resort today.

The Splash Waterworld at Skegness is currently the newest of any of the resorts, having been totally refurbished and extended in 2013. With flumes, splash pools, special sections for families and younger swimmers and an outdoor fountain area for those hot summer days, Splash Waterworld is always hugely popular with guests of all ages.

The traditional fairground is clearly visible as you drive into the resort, and rides such as the carousel and the waltzer allow youngsters and their parents to share great fun times together. Of course, every Butlin’s fairground includes dodgem cars – Sir Billy Butlins first brought them to the UK in the

At a cost of some £100,000, th e Skegness resort originally catered for 1,000 people wi th 600 chalets that had th e benefi ts of electrici ty and running water – luxuries for holiday accommodation in th e 30s!

30s – and guests can still enjoy the fun of this fairground classic today.

There is plenty more for day visitors to enjoy: a good tip is to head for the Skyline Pavilion at the heart of the resort, where shows featuring the likes of the Teletubbies, Mr Men Little Miss and Butlin’s own Skyline Gang will delight the youngsters.

With an ice cream parlour, restaurants and bars, a day visit to Butlin’s Skegness has got everything covered – and remember, it’s even got its own very sandy beach!

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Pollywiggle

Cottage Where Memories are Made

Pollywiggle Cottage is a charming 3 bedroom Victorian cottage in the popular coastal village of Heacham available for short breaks and holidays.

• Beach Nearby • Open Fire • 3 Bedrooms • Sleeps up to 6 • Golf Nearby • Family Friendly

• Pets welcome • Private, enclosed garden • BBQ • Free Wifi • Off Road Parking • Tripadvisor rated Excellent

Prices start from just £375 for a week and £282 for a short break. To book or check availability please email info@heachamcottage.co.uk or you can find us online.

Reserve your dates with just £100 deposit

01406 373718 07736 447580

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Business Focus

De-stressing

in th e modern world

It’s no secret that spas have been around since the beginning of time. Originally only for the affluent who would travel the world in search of hot or cold springs to cure their ailments. Water springs, which are synonymous with rebirth and rejuvenation, soon became the spot where people would cleanse and purify their bodies.

Nowadays spas are a place that we go to rejuvenate, unwind and de-stress. The concept behind them has remained the same but nowadays you don’t have to travel, you can just install a spa at home!

Pools and enclosures If you’re considering installing or building a pool, Oasis offer the complete project management service from soil surveys, technical drawings, the actual build, finishes and enclosure erection.

Choices of pools include the one piece fibre-glass pool, panel pools which are labour saving, block and liner or above ground wooden pools, details and images of which can be found on their website.

Experts in pool maintenance Covering the Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Rutland area, Oasis Pools and Spas offer a complete maintenance, refurbishment and backup service bespoke to each client. So whether you require an overhaul of your filtration system, a replacement liner, new pool cover or just looking to winterize your pool then get in touch, the experts are at hand!

Wet your appetite for well-being Whether you’re considering a spa for the enormous health benefits or just looking to bring the feel of luxury to your garden where you relax, socialise, listen to music and enjoy sunsets, Oasis Pools and Spas can turn your dream into reality.

This well-established, local family run business with over 25years of experience, provides expert advice on Spa and Pool purchases and aftercare.

The benefits to your health and well-being: • Minimise the pain of arthritis • Lower diabetic blood sugar levels • Lowers blood pressure • Promotes weight loss • Sleep more soundly Add value to your property Hot tubs are an investment that can potentially add value to your property. Having a hot tub retreat can be a major selling point especially when combined with attractive landscaping.

Building around the spa as a fixture makes it feel more permanent while helping it blend into its surroundings in a more visually appealing way – for instance, building a deck around the hot tub, making a patio/pad specifically designed for hot tub specs or by adding a pergola or gazebo to the space.

The appearance and condition of the hot tub itself plays a part. Presenting a clean and well maintained spa is sure to make a difference when it comes to attracting the interest of future home buyers.

Your Oasis is our Oasis There are a host of choices to consider that will give you an exceptional customised experience, like Bluetooth, LED illumination, the sound of comforting waterfalls and aromatherapy. Hot tubs available range from £3,450 - £20,000 from the robust, affordable Rotospa to 2018 Best Buy family spas and SwimSpas. All spas come with a free chemical starter kit and many come with steps and covers too, all delivered at no additional cost!

Other important factors to consider are access and portability, but don’t let this put you off as Oasis Pools and Spas will come and survey the site in advance...it’s all part of the service they offer!

Couple that with the ongoing excellent advice you’ll receive, you can rest assured you’ll be in safe hands... It doesn’t stop there either as their showroom boasts a wide range of chemicals and water treatments, a variety of filters and a host of accessories from inflatable toys, booster seats, headrests, drink holders, Spabombs and essential oils...the best in the area by far!

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Home & Property

Fencing Your Boundary!

Choosing a good fence is important to the exterior design of your house and its functionality as well. One of the main reasons why people put up fences is for privacy although there are many other factors as well. The privacy factor is also crucial to the kind of fence that you choose. Here is a simple guide to the different types of fences: Aluminium fences Aluminium fencing is quite popular and inexpensive. It can be designed to look just like most of the other fencing material. However, aluminuim is not very strong and does not provide enough security as you may look for in a fence. It is not recommended for use in severe weather. On the plus side, aluminium is very easy to maintain.

Wood fences Wood is one of the oldest fencing materials and has stood the test of time due to its aesthetics, durability and great functionality. It still remains one the most popular types of fencing because of the amount of privacy it provides with its wide panels and great height. It is very attractive since it can be carved and painted into any of a variety of colours. Wood fencing

has a warm and welcoming feeling without being too expensive. With good maintenance, wood fencing can easily last as long as the lifespan of your home.

Wrought iron fence Wrought iron fences are great if you want some funky designs on top of your fence. Wrought iron is a strong and beautiful fencing material.

They are great as a security measure since they are virtually indestructible.

Wrought iron fencing have only one disadvantage, like wood fencing, they also require constant upkeep to prevent discoloration and rusting.

You will need to repaint your fences at least once every two or three years.

Chain link fences Although they do not add much

privacy, chain link fencing is one of the functional fencing material out there.

Chain link fences are very popular in applications where functionality overrules aesthetics, although they are easy on the eye too. Chain link is cheap, durable, easy to maintain and repair and suitable in a variety of applications such as pet enclosures, park enclosures, pool enclosures, school and playground fencing among many other functions.

Secure Your Home during the Holidays With schools now broken up we are in the midst of a summer of fun.

However, it’s unfortunately also a fruitful period for burglars and opportunist thieves.

If you are planning to be away during the summer before you leave

just double check that all keys and valuables are well hidden from sight, and leave a few lamps on timers so that when night falls it will look like you’re home, deterring any potential thieves who prey on empty properties over this busy social weekend.

If you already have an intruder alarm, remember to let a trustworthy neighbour know that you’re away and if the alarm goes off to call you or a family member whom you might have left your key with. You may be close to your neighbour, like many of us are, and then feel safe to leave a spare key with them ‘just in case’. If you don’t feel like you have a neighbour whom you can trust, then you might want to consider an alarm monitoring service, whereby a professional security provider will monitor your alarm.

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Unit A, Ropers Lane, Sutterton, Boston, Lincs PE20 2HZ

Supporting Sutterton and Surrounding Area

A Local Landscaping Company • Hard & Soft Landscaping • Fencing, Decking, Turfing, Patios & Driveways.

• Garden Maintenance and Tree Services Construct your Dream Garden

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Reliance Plumbing

Established 1995 Hot Tubs from £2995 - £18000

Wide range of

Based in Boston covering all of Lincolnshire chemicals and

Our Services

accessories.

Large showroom at Baytree Garden Centre.

S Bathrooms full Installation or Replacement S Wall and floor tiling S Hot water cylinders S Water Softener Installation S Dish washer/washing machine installation S Replacement showers / cartridges S Ball valve replacement S Blocked drains Professional and reliable service, close customer Baytree Centre, S All other plumbing works liaison and aGarden high standard of workmanship.

S No job too small Weston,www.relianceplumbing.co.uk Spalding, Lincs PE12 6JU

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GUT- G U T T E R CLEANSE Call Dave on 01529 410380 or 07877 362941 davemdiver @yahoo.co.uk

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Broken, leaking or blocked guttering at your home or business?

Conservatory roof in need of cleaning or fixing?

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Landscaping, Lawn Trimming, Hedges / Conifers Trimmed & Shaped, Planting & Pruning Shrubs, Lawn Seeding or Turfing, Fencing Erected & Painting, Sheds Erected & Painting, Gravel Laying, Garden Clearances & Make Overs, Patios, Decking, Concreting, Paths Laid, Pressure Washing, Internal / External Home Improvements, Internal / External Painting, Decorating, Wallpapering, Slate Laid, Any DIY jobs, Fascia’s & Gutter Cleaning, Regular or One Off Visits and much more...

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South Korean motoring giant, Hyundai, has created a brand new ‘N Division’, which has sparked the awesome new i30 N. The regular variant gets a 251PS petrol turbo unit, but it’s the 275PS Performance Package i30 N that I was handed the keys to.

This car gets bigger brakes to scrub the extra speed off. At the front of the model, there’s also a no-nonsense electronic differential, which decides all sorts of smart things to keep the front wheels biting into the bitumen.

The i30 N’s chassis is electronically damped - and the arrangement has been designed to supply all-out precision. At the same time, the system doles out a good dose of refinement, meaning comfort is not in short supply. What’s more, the car has state-of-the-art electronic dampers at each corner that empower it to do things some other challengers can’t even consider - both on tarmac and on track.

The i30 N also belts out a banging tune of its own. Seriously, the car sounds incredible.

And when the pedal is pushed to the metal in third gear, all sorts of crackles and pops fire from the tailpipes.

What’s most extraordinary, however, is how the i30 N handles, turns and comes to a halt. The steering is outstandingly precise, and the car doesn’t feel edgy at the rear whatsoever. This is some feat, considering that it takes the Hyundai a mere 2.2 turns from lock to lock.

The handling is unreservedly razor-sharp,

even in ‘Normal’ setting. Things get spicier in ‘Sport’ mode, and there’s a ‘Custom’ choice in which you can alter the car’s specific characteristics. The i30 N also has, perhaps unsurprisingly, an ‘N’ mode. This is only meant for using on a track really, so the ride quality is stiff and hard-nosed. But if you’re in the right frame of mind and the weather and road conditions are okay, then it is a grin-inducing system. The throttle map and exhaust become zestier, while the dampers become more unyielding. Furthermore, any interruption from the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) is played right down.

Out and out performance is heavy-duty from the 2.0-litre petrol turbo powerplant in all settings. It never feels too much, though - and the sixspeed manual transmission hops through the cogs satisfyingly.

The hot Hyundai’s straight-line talent is blisteringly impressive, but it is the i30 N’s chassis that blows you away. This is the feature that remains indelibly etched on my mind. It’s my ‘take-away’ memory of the car if you like.

Sure, this isn’t the fastest hatchback ever made – but the point is, not many cars in this segment will have such an excellent chassis set-up.

And, here’s the occasionally thorny bit – the price. Well, with this Hyundai there

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is no issue. The South Korean firm knew it had to chip away at the main competition to give itself authority in the hot-hatch market.

Therefore, an on-the-road price-tag of £27,995 is more than respectable, bearing in mind how capable the 2.0 T-GDi 275PS N Performance is behind the wheel. Moreover, the car is jam-packed with kit, and it feels well screwed together.

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T: Nicki 01205 480869 8.00pm - 11.00pm - Social Club for Divorced, Separated and Widowed – Queen of Spades, Wellington Road, Boston, T: 07842 543499

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9.30am - Teddies Tunes - Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston.

Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 9.30am - 11.30am, Drop-In for Coffee and Chat, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston T: 01205 369731, W: www.zionmethodistchurch-boston. co.uk 10.00am to 11am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing. com 10am -12pm Boston writers group, every fortnight. White Hart Hotel, Glass Room, Mr Dolby – 01205 360686 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk, Swineshead Church Hall, Market Place, Swineshead, T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.00am-12.30am - Scrapbooking Workshop - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 10.30am–12.30pm Art Classes, Ceramics, Oil and Pastel 1pm-4pm and 7pm- 9pm. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 12.00pm - 3.00pm Knitting & Craft Club. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt.

T: Joyce 01205 280276 1:00 - 2:00pm, Tai Chi, Boston Body Control Studio, The Old School, Saint Mary’s Church, Horncastle Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 1.00pm – 3.00pm Boston Art Group, Wings Meadow, Frieston Rd. Boston 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk St Thomas Church Hall London Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Caring Companions Boston and District, POP-IN, Pensioners Hall behind Marks and Spencer, T: Jenny 01205 280717 or Alan 01205 871465

6.15pm Line Dancing – Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 6.30pm – 7.30pm Weight Watchers, Community Church Hall, Fishtoft 6.30pm – 8.30pm - Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 6.45pm to 8.15pm Yoga & Yoga Nidra at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing. com 7pm - 8pm Track Running, PRSA, Boston Triathlon Club, Craig Oliver 01205 363141 7.00 - 8.30pm, Tai Chi, Boston Grammar School, Rowley Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 7.00pm to 9.00pm SOLO Classical Guitar Ensemble, (twice monthly), New Life Centre, 25 Mareham Lane, Sleaford, NG34 7JP 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes.

The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 7.15pm – 10.00pm Amber Hill W.I. 2nd Thursday of every month. Held at “The Loft” Hubberts Bridge Community Centre.

T: Cindy 01205 367890 7.15pm - Fitness Fusion Class – Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 7.30 - 8.15 pm: BurleX Fitness, T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com 8.15 - 9.00 pm: Zumba, T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com

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Market Day – Louth, Alford and Sleaford 9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston.

Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 10.00am - 2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt, Boston www. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk, T: 01205 280276 10.00am-1.00pm - New Horizons – for people with mental health problems.

Methodist Church, St Leonards Drive, Chapel St Leonards. T: 07901 611256 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk - Boston Sports and Social Club Fishtoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1pm -3pm Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Job club New Life Community Church in Kirton (Main Road A16 - PE20 1QJ) Tel Carol Lidgett on 07704695870 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton Parish Hall 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane Old Leake T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1.30pm – 3.30pm - Line-dancing, The Ridlington Rooms 4.30pm - 9.00pm: Belly Dancing and Musical Theatre Classes, T: 01205 352104. W: www.ajdance.com 6.00pm Pilates, The Old School, Boston Control Studio, The Old School, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU. T: Sharon 07736 068656 7.00pm – 8.30pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.00pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Mordern Jive, Cha Cha, Merengue. Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners.

T: 07737064128 7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre, T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.15pm Dance Party – Every last Friday of the month, 7pm beginners Salsa Lesson, Advanced Salsa lesson. 8.30pm party starts, non-dancers welcome, Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. T: 07737 064128 7:30pm - 8:30pm Boston Triathlon Club, Swimming Saturday Prsa 9:am - 10:30am Adult and Junior Cycling & Running, Geoff Moulder, Craig Oliver 01205 363141

7.30pm – 10.00pm, Wrangle Youth Club, Wrangle Youth Centre (PE22 9DL).

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Wills Roller disco at Peter Paine Performance Centre. Now open every Saturday, times vary please look at our Facebook page or Call 07501128832 9.00am - 5.30pm: Children’s Dance Classes, T: 01205 352104. W: www. ajdance.com Wedding First Dance Classes - Times to be arranged. Nr Pilgrim, Boston.

T: 07737064128 10.00am – 11.00am Footie Tots, 18 months to 5 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk 10.00am – 11.30am Soccer Club, 5 to 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk 10.00am - 4.00pm Felting. Felting demonstrations & workshops. Antons Gowt, Boston. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb. co.uk. T: 01205 280276.

Every first Saturday in the month.

10.30am to 11.30am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.30am – 11.30am Go-Ride Cycling for 4 - 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Rosebery Avenue, Boston, T: 07507 291912, W: www.bostonwheelerscc.org.uk/ goride.htm 10am – 1pm Wood carving workshop Boston Stump 6.30pm – 11.30pm Line Dancing, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 366810 7.30pm till late Dance Party - Every third Saturday of the month. The Witham Tavern, Boston. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome, dancers and non-dancers.

Food available. T: 07737 064128

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Fitness Shred Class – Mixture of training level 1, Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 2.00pm Sarber Dog Training, Antons Gowt. T: Nicki 01205 480869 6pm Sunday Sound Bathing & relaxation every month at Boston Body Hub call Debbie on 01205 837172 6.30pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Rueda. Upstairs at the White Hart Hotel. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128 2pm Country Music Concert – once a month, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane, Please call for dates.

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