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Simply Boston Issue 81 March 2020

Focus on Kirton: Graves Park Cricket Club

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ADDITIONAL LEARNING HUB ENSURING STUDENTS ARE SUPPORTED TO ACHIEVE THE BEST THEY POSSIBLY CAN At Haven High Academy, we have developed a bespoke Additional Learning Hub for students of all abilities. The Learning Hub is a centre of supported learning for all students to ensure that they achieve or exceed their target grades. This additional learning takes place at all times of the day and focuses on the development of numeracy, literacy and language and is a unique system to Haven High Academy. If you would like to experience the Additional Learning Hub in action and see how your child could benefit, please contact Reception to arrange an individual tour of the school.

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Welcome to the March issue Well February was certainly the month of high winds! The weekend storm Ciara hit we were away in Bury St Edmunds and so had to battle through Thetford Forest to get home – it was a nerve-wracking drive! We were lucky at home we just have had to repair a fence and replace a couple of roof tiles but saw the damage it has caused elsewhere. This school year is whizzing by, I can’t believe we are already halfway through the year but I have to be honest…I am looking forward to better weather and the longer holidays that Easter and summer promise us. In this issue we look at how your options when it comes to childcare, how to ensure your eyes are in tip-top condition and show you how to whip up a storm in the kitchen for mother’s day. We also look at flowers for a wedding and what their meanings are as well as how to accessorise your bathroom. And finally Tim test drives the Astra Hatchback. All that’s left for me to say is enjoy the issue and see you next month!

Hayley

Contents

News

Citizens Advice

Mini Police

10 School News 12

Library News

Family Life

Health & Beauty

Focus on Kirton

18 Mother’s Day

20 Food & Drink 23 Weddings 24 Home & Property

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26 Motoring

Your Local Community

The Team

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News LIVES CEO and Medical Director take on 50,000 step challenge to celebrate 50th Anniversary Lincolnshire charity LIVES is celebrating 50 years of responding to 999 emergencies and helping to save the lives of thousands of patients across the county. To help mark this milestone, LIVES Chief Executive, Nikki Cooke and Medical Director, Dr Simon Topham, are taking on a ‘stroll-a-thon’, aiming to dance 50,000 steps in a day for the ‘Stroll for your LIVES’ event. The event, which will take place on Saturday 28th March at Hubberts Bridge Community Centre in Boston, is in collaboration with Boston Jive with founder, Claire Seabrook, also taking on the challenge. The challenge will involve Nikki, Simon, Claire and anyone who wishes to join them to ‘stroll’ 50,000 steps in a single day. Stroll dancing became popular in the 1950s and is a form of line dancing with no partner needed. In a 45 minute stroll class you will typically reach about 5,000 steps, so their 50,000 step target will require a full day of dancing. Nikki Cooke, CEO of LIVES, said: “LIVES turning 50 is such an achievement and something Lincolnshire should be proud to celebrate. LIVES has come a long way since it started in 1970 but the core principles and passion remains the same. Taking on 50,000 steps in a day through stroll dancing is no mean feat but we’re looking forward

to having fun and raising awareness of LIVES and the great work our army of Community First Responders and Medics do across Lincolnshire.” Claire Seabrook, founder of Boston Jive, added: “We at Boston Jive are so proud to show our support for LIVES. We are extremely lucky to have this incredible service here in Lincolnshire

and long may it continue! Hopefully our challenge will help raise more awareness as well as raise money for LIVES. We would love everyone to come along and join in, whether it’s one of the smaller challenges, the full 50,000 or for an hour or two of dance. We may ache the next day but I’m sure it will be worth it!”

Are you or someone you know living with a Cancer diagnosis? A new piece of patient experience work is being carried out to better understand what it’s like for people to live in the community with a cancer diagnosis. We are encouraging the community to share as many personal experiences as possible to influence and improve our local cancer support. This piece of work is supported by the East Midlands Cancer Alliance in partnership with Macmillan and Health Education England, its findings will feed directly into the Lincolnshire Living with and Beyond Cancer project. How to share your experiences. To understand

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and support patients, it is vital we talk to those with lived experiences. People might want to tell us they have everything they need in the community, they may tell us they don’t know where to start, or even, that something vital isn’t available where they live. Whatever it is, we want to hear it, and people can share their views by taking the online survey, attending our drop-in sessions or even phoning our office if you want to complete your survey over the phone. You can find the online survey by entering www. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/communitycancersurvey or

phone into the office on 01205 820892 and ask for ‘cancer survey support’. You can also complete the survey in person at one of our drop-ins being held 1.30pm-2.30pm and 3.30-4.30pm on Monday 2nd March at Barrat Court. Skegness, and 10.30-11.30am and 12pm-1pm on Friday 6th March at Meadow Close Community Centre, Bourne. If individuals don’t wish to share their views but need help and support we would ask them to contact their GP Surgery, call 111 or contact Macmillan at www.macmillan.org.uk or 0333 271 9338.

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Healthwatch Lincolnshire changes its name to HWLincs Since 2013 Healthwatch Lincolnshire has been the charity delivering the Healthwatch Contract in Lincolnshire on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council. We are really pleased to announce that on 12 August 2019 our charity changed its name to HWLincs. This name change enables us now to be identified in our own right, whilst still keeping the Healthwatch Contract branded and visible to the public we serve. Sarah Fletcher CEO of HWLincs said, “It was time that we gave our

Charity a different identity to the Healthwatch Contract which we have successfully delivered over the last 7 years” Sarah went on to say “we have been and continue to be very proud to deliver Healthwatch Lincolnshire and intend to build on this success”. As HWLincs we have capacity to deliver customer insight packages, engagement and market testing, bespoke training and much much more to businesses, service commissioners, statutory organisations, charities and others.

Alongside this we are keen to deliver other support and services where we identify gaps to Lincolnshire people. We acknowledge and value the good reputation Healthwatch Lincolnshire has helped us achieve over the years and now we are developing our Charity to widen our

reach, share our expertise as well as offering a value for money service. We hope people will look at our website www.hwlincs.co.uk and be interested in the work we have done, and then keep coming back to talk about opportunities for us to work with them.

Jerry Green Dog Rescue welcomes new ‘Ambassadog’ to the team Jerry Green Dog Rescue has teamed up with the coolest Chihuahua in town to raise awareness about the dog’s they have available and how you can support the charity. Chewie, who is a 2-year-old Instagram influencer by day and snuggle bunny by night, has decided with support from his Mum Mina, to help out his furry friends at his local centre in Nottingham and those in the charities 4 other centres by spreading the word about what the charity does, how to adopt a rescue dog, their events and much more. Mina said: “We’re really excited to work with Jerry Green Dog Rescue! It means a lot to myself and Chewie to support our local community and if we can do that by helping rescue dogs find their forever homes then we are on board. “Chewie has over 60,000 followers on his Instagram page and has hundreds of fans from across the world – so we hope that our influence

will not only raise awareness about the charity and the services they offer, but will also raise the vital funds they need to continue the great work they do.” Charlotte Todd, Marketing Coordinator for Jerry Green Dog Rescue said: “We cannot wait to work alongside Mina and Chewie – their influence and support will really help put our centres on the map and promote the other services we offer like our grooming, training at some of our centres and the paddock hire we have available at all of our centres.” Not only will Chewie be helping the charity through his online presence, he is also going to be attending the charities large events and will be trying out some of their services. You can keep up to date on what he is up to and how he is supporting the rescue on the Jerry Green Dog Rescue channels and on Chewie’s own accounts. Follow them both using the handles below:

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Advice

Applying for Settled Status I’m from Austria and I know I need to apply for Settled Status as the UK leaves the European Union. But I’m really confused about what documents I need in order to apply for me and my children. We’ve lived in England for six years and I’m worried that if we don’t apply before the end of the month, we might have to leave. You don’t need to apply by the end of the month - your rights won’t change until 31 December 2020. However, you should apply as soon as you can in case of any delays. After the transition period ends on 31 December you might be asked to prove your right to do things like get a job or use a service like the NHS. Having your status sorted will make this more straightforward. To get settled status, you need evidence that you’ve lived in the UK for 6 months out of every 12 months for 5 years in a row. As you say you and your children have lived in the UK for six years, you should be eligible for this. In order to apply, you’ll need to have a few things. These include a passport or national ID card, a digital photo, your National Insurance number or proof of how long you’ve lived in the UK, a mobile number and an email address. If you’ve been working, you can find your National Insurance number on your pay slip. If not you can contact HM Revenue and Customs National Insurance Helpline on 0300 200 3500 to help find it. It may be easier to make your

children’s application after you’ve made your own. This way you’ll be able to ‘link’ your child’s application to yours, using the application number you got when you applied for yourself. You can do this at any time after you’ve applied - you do not need to wait for a decision. And if your own application is successful, your child will get the same status as you. In order to apply on behalf of your children, you will need to have proof of your relationship - for example a birth certificate. Applying for pre-settled and settled status You usually have to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme online. There are a few situations when you must use a paper form. You don’t need to be in the UK to apply. Check how you should apply You usually have to apply online. Some people must use a paper form. You must apply on a paper form if you don’t have or can’t get hold of your passport or national identity card. You must also apply on a paper form if you’re not an EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss citizen

and you’re: • a family member of a British citizen and you lived with them outside the UK in an EU or EEA country or Switzerland • a family member of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen who’s become a British citizen • a carer for a British, EU, EEA or Swiss citizen If you are none of these, you must apply online. The EEA includes EU countries and also Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Starting the online application First, you have to prove your identity using your identity document. Your identity document is your: • passport or national identity card if you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen • passport, ‘biometric residence card’ or ‘biometric residence permit’ if you’re from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland The easiest way to do this is to scan your identity document. This means that you will not have to send it to the Home Office. Your document must have a biometric chip to scan it. If your identity document doesn’t

have a biometric chip you’ll have to start your application online and send your document to the Home Office. Filling in the online application form You don’t have to do the online application in one go - you can save your answers and come back later. You have 70 days to fill in your application. If you don’t finish it in that time, it will be withdrawn and you’ll have to apply again. Your application will not be considered until you’ve finished it. We are here to help, for further information and advice contact Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire or visit https://www.citizensadvice.org. uk/immigration/

Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire is a local charity funded locally and staffed by local volunteers. We need and appreciate local Businesses and residents supporting us financially to maintain our services. If you can help in any way please contact kingsley.taylor@ citizensadvicemidlincs.org. uk thank you.

Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire gi ves people th e knowledge and confidence th ey need to find th eir way forward. We offer free, confidential advice to everyone in Boston and North Kesteven.

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Mini Police schools across the county have been busy with a wide variety of topics, with schools electing to link in with their curriculums. With Internet Safety Day on 11th February, and British Science week in March, some of our schools have been running our Digital Resilience and Crime Scene Investigation topics. In both Boston and Spalding areas, schools have been learning about Digital Resilience. In this topic we encourage children to look at their online activity, what their responsibilities are when posting online (something that is equally as relevant to adults as children), what Cyberbullying is (and how/why it happens), and most importantly how to keep our private information private. We discuss online family agreements – and especially how both children and parents have responsibilities and rules to abide by. How many adults would admit they spend too much time on their phones? Who has devices or phones at the dinner table (one I am guilty of on far too many occasions!). Our program is not meant to discourage online use but to encourage children to think about what they are posting, what apps they are using and how to keep themselves safe online. We also get a little insight into what games/ apps are popular which helps not only us but teachers to be aware of current trends. It also gives us an opportunity to highlight the issues around many of the popular apps and to remind children how to use them safely. Our PCSOs have been busy delivering lessons to some big

groups, with several schools working with whole year groups and classes to learn about Scams and also our Diversity topic. We’ve heard some great debates around diversity and stereotypes – we have been showing children videos of people in Lincolnshire and asking them to guess their jobs, favourite colours and hobbies based purely on their introductions. We’ve searched out people who do non gender-stereotypical roles – from male hairdressers to female mechanics and racing drivers – and we encourage children to think ‘outside of the box’ when guessing. We want children to understand not to ‘take things at face value’. We have been discussing areas of our lives where gender stereotypes still exist – from sports to careers – it’s amazing how the gender barriers of past generations have all but disappeared, and it is enlightening to listen to the career aspirations of the next generation. We end with what we think is a great message – ‘The only person who can limit your achievements is you’. We’ve also welcomed a new school to our Mini Police program – Gosberton House Academy. They are a primary school catering for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or additional learning needs from across Lincolnshire. We have tailored our program to ensure we deliver the best package to them – we look forward to showing the wok we are doing with them in future articles.

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Butterwick Primary School 12 year 5 girls took part in a STEM challenge at High School against 5 other schools. They were split into groups of 4 then given 3 tasks involving science, technology, engineering and maths. The first task was to create a heatproof container that would prevent chocolate melting in an oven, the next was to create a miniature skeleton bobsleigh that would slide quickly for a long distance and the last task was to create a parachute with a protective basket to carry an egg safely down after being dropped from a height. All the girls did very well, with four of the girls from Butterwick coming first place! Well done girls! 8 local primary schools took part in the Cross Country Tournament at Boston High School on Saturday 25th January. Everyone who took part ran really well. Butterwick had a first place win in the boys race and gained a 4th place in the girls race. Well done to everyone involved.

Boston High School On January 24th 2020, five Boston High School students, Poppy Cooper, Paige Stedman, Olivia Green, Daniela Bringeman and Alex Barsby, went to Norwich to compete in the first Lego League: City Shaper tournament. They left with the Innovation Challenge Award! The day did not start off very well with the team showing up late because of 2 road diversions. The first task that they did was core values. They were asked many questions about how they worked as a team and how they settled disagreements. Team leader Poppy said, ‘I think our team 10 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

did splendid!’ The second task was robot design. They had to explain the design of their robot to three judges. They also showed one of their programmes to them. Paige said, ‘We didn’t really decorate our robot because we focused on function over form.’ The third task was the presentation of their innovation challenge. The group thought of, designed, and made, an energy producing playground. Olivia said, ‘The judges were very impressed. They said it was a brilliant idea to make producing energy fun.’ The fourth and final task was a challenge that they had to

complete using the robot that they programmed. Alex said, ‘It was a fun experience!’ Daniela said, ‘It was very nerveracking!’

Overall, the team had a great day and enjoyed every moment of it. Even better, they came away with the Innovation Challenge Award.

Get ready for Spring! We are now approaching that time of year when we all think about spring cleaning our house and garden ready for longer days and better weather. Two of the things we see every day often get overlooked - they are too much work for people to undertake themselves. These are our roofs and driveways: Driveways Block paving and other surfaces covered with algae, moss and weeds can be unsightly and slippery. Trip hazards can be avoided and the area can soon look great again with all organic matter removed and any joints re-sanded.

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Adult Book Choice Good Girl, Bad Girl By Michael Robotham Six years ago, Evie Cormac was discovered, filthy and half-starved, hiding in a secret room in the aftermath of a shocking crime. Now approaching adulthood, Evie is damaged, self-destructive and has never revealed her true identity. Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven, a man haunted by his own past, is investigating the death of champion figure-skater Jodie Sheehan. When Cyrus is called upon to assess Evie, she threatens to disrupt the case and destroy his ordered life. Because Evie has a unique and dangerous gift - she knows when some is lying. And nobody is telling the truth. One of our favourite authors this month!

Childrens Book Choice Just Annoyin By Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton Just Annoying is the second book in this hilarious series of stories about the world’s most annoying practical joker – from the creators of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.

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Code Club Thursdays during term time 4.00pm - 5.00pm. Learn to code your own games, robots and even musical fruit at our club. Suitable for 7-11years. Places are strictly limited, so booking is essential.

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Choosing the right childcare can be a daunting task. This guide takes you through the different options think about which ones suit your family’s needs and budget best. Registered childminder What is it? Someone who looks after children in their own home and is registered with one of the following: • Ofsted (England) • Care Inspectorate (Scotland) • Care and Social Services Inspectorate (Wales) • Health and Social Services Trust (Northern Ireland) Pros and cons • They’re self-employed, so you don’t have to worry about paying their tax or National Insurance (NI) contributions. • As long as they’re registered, you may be eligible for help to pay for your childcare using Tax-Free Childcare, or to claim back up to 85% of the monthly childcare if you’re eligible for Universal Credit, or to use childcare vouchers or claim the childcare element of Working Tax Credit. • Many childminders work flexible hours and pick up/drop off children at school or playgroup. • You can use your free weekly childcare allowance if your child is three or four. • You’ll need to make other arrangements if they’re ill or on holiday. Day nursery What is it? Care and education for children aged six weeks to five years. They might be run privately or by community organisations, local authorities or employers. Pros and cons • They’re typically open weekdays from 8am to 6pm, which fits most working hours. • Nursery fees are sometimes subsidised by local authorities or employers. • You can use childcare vouchers or claim the childcare element of Working Tax Credit to help with the cost. • You can use your free weekly childcare allowance if your child is three or four. • They’re usually more expensive than

childminders • You usually have to pay the fees when you’re on holiday.

sessions for three to five year-olds. They typically offer three-hour morning or afternoon sessions during term time.

Nanny What is it? Someone who looks after a child in its own home. It’s usually a live-in or daily role, but parttime nannies are also available. Nannies can voluntarily register with Ofsted.

Pros and cons • A low-cost option • As long as they’re registered, you can use childcare vouchers or claim the childcare element of Working Tax Credit. • You can use your free weekly childcare allowance if your child is three or four. • You’ll need to find alternative childcare to cover the school holidays and/or the rest of the day.

Pros and cons • Your child is cared for at home. • As long as they’re registered, you can use childcare vouchers or claim the childcare element of Working Tax Credit. • You’ll be their employer, and responsible for paying their Income Tax and NI contributions. • As an employer, automatic enrolment means you’ll have to pay into a pension for your nanny if they earn more than £192 a week (£833 a month) before tax. • You’ll need to make other arrangements if they’re ill or on holiday. Au pair What is it? Someone who lives with you and learns the local language and culture while providing around 30 hours’ childcare and help around the home. Pros and cons • They’re paid ‘pocket money’ so the costs are much lower than other childcare options • They’re usually treated like a member of the family rather than an employee so you won’t have to deal with their tax or NI. • You can’t use childcare vouchers or claim the childcare element of Working Tax Credit. • You’ll need to factor in the cost of their room and board on top of what you pay them. Playgroup or pre-school What is it? Community and voluntary-run care and education

Family or friends What is it? Having a family member or friend look after your child, either for free, payment or an arrangement where you look after each other’s children (known as ‘reciprocal childcare’). This might seem like a convenient and affordable option, but the rules around these kinds of arrangements can be complex. Pros and cons • A family member doesn’t have to be registered with Ofsted if they’re providing childcare free of charge. • Legally, you can’t use a friend to regularly look after a child under eight for more than two hours a day during normal working hours - unless they’re a registered childminder. This is something to think about if you have a reciprocal childcare arrangement. • If you pay a family member or friend for childcare, you can’t use childcare vouchers or claim the childcare element of Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit unless they’re a registered childminder and look after at least one other unrelated child. Whatever option you choose juggling childcare both financially and practically can be hard work so do not rush into a decision and make sure you visit all settings to gauge how you feel about them. This will allow you to make an informed choice. www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 13

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Eye Infections Many of us will experience one of these common eye infections during our lifetime but some small, simple hygiene changes can reduce your risk significantly. Conjunctivitis/pink eye Infectious conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is one of the most common eye infections. It happens when blood vessels in the conjunctiva, the thin outermost membrane surrounding your eyeball, become infected by bacteria or a virus. As a result, your eyes become pink or red, and inflamed. It can also result from allergies or exposure to chemicals, like chlorine, in swimming pools. Conjunctivitis caused by bacteria or virus is extremely contagious. You can still spread it up to two weeks after the infection starts. Take note of any of the following symptoms and see your doctor as soon as possible for treatment: • reddish or pinkish tint to your eyes • watery discharge from your eyes that’s thickest when you wake up • itchiness or feeling like there’s something constantly in your eyes • producing more tears than usual, especially in only one eye You’ll likely need the following treatments depending on which type of conjunctivitis you have: Bacterial: Antibiotic eye drops, ointments, or oral medications to help kill bacteria in your eyes. After starting antibiotics, symptoms fade in a couple of days. Viral: No treatment exists. Symptoms tend to fade after 7 to 10 days. Apply a clean, warm, wet cloth to your eyes to relieve discomfort, wash hands frequently, and avoid contact with others.

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Allergic: Over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines help relieve allergy symptoms. Antihistamines can be taken as eye drops, and antiinflammatory eye drops can also help with symptoms. Keratitis Infectious keratitis happens when your cornea gets infected. The cornea is the clear layer that covers your pupil and iris. Keratitis results from either an infection (bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic) or an eye injury. Keratitis means swelling of the cornea and isn’t always infectious. Symptoms of keratitis can include: • redness and swelling in your eye eye pain or discomfort • producing more tears than usual or an abnormal discharge • pain or discomfort when you open and close your eyelids • loss of some vision or blurry vision • light sensitivity • sensation of having something stuck in your eye You’re more likely to develop keratitis if: • you wear contact lenses • your immune system is weak from another condition or illness • you live somewhere that’s humid and warm • you use corticosteroid eyedrops for an existing eye condition • your eye is injured, especially by plants with chemicals that can get into your eye See your doctor as soon as possible to stop the infection if you

notice any keratitis symptoms. Some treatments for keratitis include: Bacterial. Antibacterial eye drops can usually clear up a keratitis infection in a few days. Oral antibiotics are typically used to treat more severe infections. Fungal. You’ll need antifungal eye drops or medication to kill the fungal organisms causing your keratitis. This can take weeks to months. Viral. There’s no way to eliminate a virus. Oral antiviral medications or eyedrops can help stop the infection in a few days up to a week. Viral keratitis symptoms may later return even with treatment.

Endophthalmitis Endophthalmitis is severe inflammation of the inside of your eye resulting from a bacterial or fungal infection. Candida fungal infections are the most common cause of endophthalmitis. This condition can happen after certain eye surgeries, such as cataract surgery, although this is rare. It may also happen after your eye is penetrated by an object. Some symptoms to watch out for, especially after surgery or an eye injury, include: • mild to severe eye pain

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• partial or complete vision loss • blurry vision • redness or swelling around the eye and eyelids • eye pus or discharge • sensitivity to bright lights Treatment depends on what causes the infection and how severe it is. First, you’ll need antibiotics injected directly into your eye with a special needle to help stop the infection. You may also receive a corticosteroid shot to relieve inflammation. If something has gotten into your eye and caused the infection, you’ll need to get it removed right away. Seek emergency medical attention in these cases — never try to remove an object from your eye by yourself. After antibiotics and object removal, your symptoms can begin to get better in a few days. Sty A sty (also called a hordeolum) is a pimple-like bump that develops from an oil gland on the outer edges of your eyelids. These glands can get clogged with dead skin, oils, and

other matter and allow bacteria to overgrow in your gland. The resulting infection causes a sty. Sty symptoms include: • pain or tenderness • itchiness or irritation • swelling • producing more tears than usual • crustiness around your eyelids • increased tear production Some treatments for sties include: • applying a clean, warm, damp cloth to your eyelids for 20 minutes at a time a few times a day • using mild, scent-free soap and water to clean your eyelids • taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), to help with pain and swelling • stopping use of contact lenses or eye makeup until the infection goes away using antibiotic ointments to help kill the infectious overgrowth See your doctor if the pain or swelling gets worse, even with treatment. A sty should disappear in about 7 to 10 days. If it doesn’t, ask your doctor about other possible treatments.

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Graves Park Cricket Club is a small Kirton based side that is situated in the grounds of Graves Park Social Club. A Cricket Club in the Kirton area was first founded in the 1960’s (though there is evidence of a Kirton based cricket club in the early 20th century) and played in the far reaches of Kirton Skeldyke, playing local teams from the surrounding area. We are not sure of the clubs name, Kirton being the obvious choice! but the roots of that side were based around Kirton

Skeldyke. In 1989 Graves Park Cricket Club was inaugurated. An opening fixture was arranged in 1990, interest was obviously there for a team to be formed once more and Kirton found the home of cricket at Graves Park. Going through many stages of drastic change, Graves Park CC has bought on young players of Kirton to go on to bigger things. Graves Park CC now play in the South Lincs and Border league Premier Division, with Saturday cricket being their

main focus. As the first team to be included in the league to play on an artificial wicket, they started in Division 2, and finished seventh in their inaugural season (2015). The following year, they improved on this, finishing third. In their third season GPCC finished first securing promotion to Division 1. This was then followed by back-to-back promotions, finishing first in Division 1, which was also the first season on the new grass wicket. 2019 will see Graves Park in the Premier Division.

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How to Surprise Your Mum on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is coming up, and you want to make your mum feel appreciated. You can give her a gift, make her a meal, help out around the house, write her a note, or take her on a day trip. The important thing is that your surprise comes from the heart. It does not need to be expensive or complicated, but it should be thoughtful. Think about what your mum would appreciate. Buy her a gift Buy her something that you know she’s always wanted, or find something that you know she will like. Try to buy something special that she wouldn’t necessarily buy for herself. You don’t need to break the bank with an expensive gold necklace. The important thing is that your gift is thoughtful and makes her feel appreciated. • If you can’t think of a specific item that she wants or needs, try to think of something that plays on her interests. If she likes to garden, give her a packet of seeds, or buy her a potted plant that she can replant in her garden. If she likes dark chocolate, buy her a bar of quality chocolate. • If you don’t want to buy her one expensive gift, try putting together a small gift basket of her favourite things. A bottle of wine, a bar of chocolate, a bouquet of flowers. Even if the individual items aren’t very expensive, she will appreciate the thought that you put into choosing her favourite things. Make her a gift Paint her a painting, write her a poem, carve her something out of wood, or arrange photos of the two of you together into a collage. You won’t have to spend much money, and she will appreciate your gift all the more if you make it specifically for her. Don’t be afraid to get creative. • Make her a mix-CD. Make

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Laura James is a local resident with a passion for food. Laura likes to use good quality ingredients to make wholesome food. Working in the food industry for over 12 years Laura thinks of food day and night and is always thinking of the next creation. This month, Laura gives a 3 course extravaganza for Mother’s Day! We all like to plan a special treat for our mums on Mother’s Day but rather than taking her out this year, why not treat her to a beautiful three course meal at home filled with love?

Thai Spiced Fishcakes with Mango Salsa

1 hour prep, 1 hour cooling, 20 mins cooking

Makes: 8

Ingredients - Fishcakes • •

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400g sweet potato, mashed 500g salmon (approx. 4 sliced portions) , cooked and flaked 5 spring onions, topped tailed and sliced into rounds 2 red chilli’s, deseeded and diced Thumb of ginger, grated 2 sticks of lemongrass,

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topped tailed and grated 2 limes – zest & juice 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp salt Large handful of coriander 1 tbsp plain flour, plus extra for forming and dusting 1 egg, beaten 500ml vegetable oil for frying

Ingredients - Mango Salsa • • •

1 mango, prepped and diced 1 red chilli, deseeded and diced ½ red onion, finely chopped

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Small handful of coriander Pinch salt 1 tbsp olive oil

Method 1. 2. 3. 4.

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Combine all of the ingredients in the salsa recipe and chill whilst making the fishcakes Pre-heat the oven to 180oc/ 160oc fan / gas 4 Peel, roughly chop and boil the sweet potato for around 15 mins, until soft enough to mash. Once mashed, allow to cool Whilst the potatoes are boiling, wrap the salmon pieces in tin foil and place in the centre of the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven an allow to cool on the tray Once the salmon is cooled, flake it into large chunks and combine with the cooled sweet potato in a large bowl Add the spring onions, red chilli, ginger, lemongrass, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, salt and coriander – combine thoroughly, but at gently as possible Add the plain flour and the beaten egg – combine thoroughly, but at gently as possible So that you don’t have to weigh the fishcakes, flatten the mix in the bowl, divide into quarters, then each quarter into two, giving you 8 portions With floured hands, form each portion into a fishcake shape and transfer onto a baking tray Once all of the fishcakes are formed, chill them in the fridge for around an hour Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Once the oil is hot, fry the fishcakes in two batches for around 4-5 minutes on each side. Ensure the centre of the fishcakes are hot before serving Serve with the mango salsa, wedges of lime and chopped coriander

Chicken & Asparagus Stroganoff Ingredients • •

20 mins prep, 30 mins cooking

Serves: 4

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2 tbsp oil 1 leek, topped tailed, halved lengthways and sliced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 200g chestnut mushrooms, sliced 200ml white wine 4 raw chicken breasts, cut into strips 200g asparagus, spears reserved, remaining cut into rounds 100g peas 60g finely shaved parmesan 300g crème fraiche Salt & pepper 1 lemon, zest and juice Handful of parsley

Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan at a low temperature Sweat off the leek and the garlic for 2 mins, so the mix softens but doesn’t colour Add in the mushrooms, cook for 2 mins Add in the white wine, increase the temperature and sweat off for about 5 mins Add in the chicken, turn the heat to medium and allow to cook for about 10 mins Turn down the heat, add the asparagus, peas, parmesan & crème fraiche – stir through thoroughly Heat gently and season to taste with the salt, pepper and lemon Finish by bringing the asparagus spears to the top of the dish and sprinkle with parsley Serve with rice of your choice

White Chocolate, Almond & Raspberry Loaf Cake 25 mins prep, 1 hour cooking

Ingredients Cake • • • • • • • • •

250g baking margarine 250g caster sugar 1 tsp baking powder 4 eggs 3 tbsp milk 1 tsp almond extract 250g self-raising flour 200g white chocolate, roughly chopped 50g chopped toasted almonds

Topping • • • • • •

100g butter, diced and room temperature 150g icing sugar 100g white chocolate, melted 1 tbsp milk 80g raspberries 20g chopped toasted almonds

Makes: approx. 20 portions

Method 1.

Line a large loaf tin with greaseproof paper 2. Pre-heat the oven to 180oc/ 160oc fan / gas 4 3. Add the margarine, caster sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, almond extract and flour together in a large bowl with an electric whisk and mix until well combined and the mixture has turned a lighter colour 4. Fold through the white chocolate and almonds 5. Transfer the cake mixture into the lined loaf tin 6. Bake in the centre of the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a skewer comes out clean 7. Whilst the cake is baking make the frosting – mix together the butter, icing sugar, melted white chocolate and milk with an electric whisk 8. The cake should have cracked on the top. Allow to completely cool in the tin 9. Remove from the tin, removing the greaseproof at the same time 10. Spread the frosting on the top of the cake, sprinkle with almonds and place the raspberries decoratively www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 21

The Meaning Behind Your A perfect way to personalise your wedding is to choose flowers for your bouquet and floral arrangements that hold specific meanings in the language of flowers. When your guests step into a venue for the first time, the sight and scent of beautiful blooms are one of the first things they notice. And while the colour and shape of your chosen flora is important, a magical touch for your big day is to choose flowers that have specific historical associations, providing an added layer of meaningfulness to your wedding celebrations. By using the language of flowers, you can communicate emotions and feelings of love on your special day. What is the Language of Flowers? Although finding symbolism in nature has been a part of human culture for centuries, it was the Victorians who first began crafting an emotive language out of flowers, expressing the feelings through bouquet gifting when words and gestures failed. The popularity of floriography, or the language of flowers, in the late 1800s saw the publication of flower dictionaries and a trend in sending secretive messages to lovers through floral gifts. Today, the London Flower School suggests that a floral arrangement can convey “themes and motifs”, as well as “emotional content and a range of meanings” from its composition. We’ve researched a selection of the most popular wedding flowers and their meaning to find out which blooms will add a magical message to your big day… Roses The classic wedding flower of the rose has different meanings when used in an arrangement, depending on the colour you pick. White roses, a popular bouquet choice, stand for purity, innocence and youthfulness, while red roses represent love, passion and beauty. Light or dusty pink petals are said to mean admiration, gentleness and grace and peachcoloured blooms suggest sincerity and gratitude. Roses also have a complex symbolism dependent upon how they are represented. The gift of a singular red rose on a wedding day

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is, according to Victorian tradition, a depiction of utmost devotion, while two roses entwined together can be interpreted as a floral illustration of marriage. Watch out if you’re future partner comes home clutching thirteen roses in a bouquet, however – it’s said to be the gift of a secret admirer! Sweet Pea (Lathyrus) The homely sweet pea, with its rich fragrance and array of tones to suite any wedding colour scheme, is a firm bouquet favorite, inspiring thoughts of country weddings and delicate girliness. According to George Rouledge & Sons’ 1888 dictionary The Artistic Language of Flowers, this two-petalled flower symbolises the initial enjoyment of delicate pleasures, fitting for a bride’s bouquet. Lily of the Valley (Convallaria) According to The Artistic Language of Flowers, Lily of the Valley symbolises the return of happiness. This beautiful little plant was chosen by Kate Middleton for her wedding day bouquet because of its secondary meaning as well – trustworthiness. Freesia Named by botanist Christian P. Ecklon after his friend Friedrich Freese, these sweetly scented blooms represent friendship, trust and honesty. They’re a beautiful addition to any wedding arrangements, representing the intimate trust a couple places in each other on their special occasion and the importance of friendship within a marriage. Peony Peonies can have different meanings, depending on their colour, and both meanings stem from ancient Greek mythology… In the first, legend has it that Paeon, the Greek physician of the Gods, was a student of the god of medicine Aesculapius. When Paeon successfully used a peony root to heal Pluto, Aesculapius became jealous of his apprentice’s talents and tried to kill him. To save the doctor, Pluto

transformed Paeon into a peony, cementing one meaning of the beautiful bloom – compassion. However, in a darker myth, the peony is linked to a nymph called Paeonia. The beautiful and attractive creature attracted the attention of Apollo. When Paeonia realized that the Greek god Aphrodite was watching them, she became bashful and blushed red. In anger and jealousy, Aphrodite transformed the nymph into a red peony. Today, a red peony symbolises bashfulness and timidity. Ranunculus The Artistic Language of Flowers suggests that ranunculus symbolises the receiver being “radiant with charms” and “rich in attractions”. These ruffled, bold blooms come in a variety of colours from elegant whites and pinks to fiery reds and golds. The etymological meaning of the

various blooms that come under the name ‘ranunculus’ is thought to be a combination of two Latin words: rana meaning frog and unculus meaning little. The story goes that the flower earned its name when it grew plentifully along streams during the summer months. Stephanotis The delicate white flowers of Stephanotis can look strikingly stunning in a simple bouquet. The elegant trumpet flowers of this Madagascan plant are said to symbolise marital happiness, making them a perfect addition to any floral arrangement on your special day. Gardenia Gardenias might have been used in days gone by to as fabric dye, food dye and medicine, but today its heady fragrance and bright, voluptuous

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r Chosen Wedding Flowers blooms have made it a popular choice for table arrangements at weddings. The intoxicating perfume of this velvety soft flower can sometimes be overpowering, so if you’re featuring them in your wedding day, it’s an idea to only include a couple per arrangement. Originating from Asia, in Japanese and Chinese cultures, these flowers symbolise peace and calmness. Hydrangea The trusty Hydrangea fell out of favour as a wedding flower for a long time, but as with all fashions, its bulbous sprays of tightly-packed blooms are starting to see a renaissance amongst wedding florists. Although the robust flowers of this plant were negatively viewed by Victorians, who associated them with frigidity and boasting, in their native Japan, they represent gratitude. Legend has it that an emperor supposedly gave hydrangeas to a woman he loved as an apology for

neglecting her when his duties as a ruler took up his attention. Baby’s Breath (Gysophila) Delicate sprigs of Baby’s Breath add a touch of romance to any bouquet, headdress or arrangement they are tucked into. This elegant flower is most commonly seen in white, but you can also find pink and pale yellow varieties. Gysophila has two meanings in the language of flowers. Firstly, as with many wedding blooms, it symbolises innocence. But it also represents fertility and is frequently given within a bouquet at the birth of a child. And the Flowers You Might Want to Avoid Some flowers have negatives associations, so you might want to stay clear of them on your big day to avoid tempting fate. The delicate blooms of Begonia have a decidedly darker meaning than you might think: they are said to

symbolise a warning to be cautious. And be careful who you give them to! The Victorians often gifted begonias to symbolize dark, fanciful thoughts about the receiver. Hyacinths might be beautiful, but you’re more likely to see them at a funeral than a wedding. These statuesque blooms have been linked to the tragic myth of Hyacinthus in Greek mythology. According to legend, Hyacinthus was a lover of

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Vauxhall Astra Hatchback Some cars are so gorgeous it’s difficult not to get precious about them. Others are workhorses that just do the job. The Astra is the latter. That’s not to say I don’t like the looks of the Vauxhall – I do. It’s not a “wow” car, but it’s not aesthetically offensive, either. It just merges in with

the rest of the motors on the school run. Even in vaguely athletic SRi guise, you’d hope the car might have something special about it. But, no,

The Astra, as tested here in hatchback guise, is a decent tool for ferrying the kids around without drama. It fits a family of five in it, although, at 370-litres, the boot isn’t the largest. Still, it copes okay, and the five-door car is easy to get in and out of. There are ISOFIX child seat mounting points on the outer rear seats, too.

it doesn’t. Not standing out from the crowd isn’t all that bad, though. It keeps you from looking too “bling” and possibly makes your ride less of a target for thieves. The Astra, as tested here in hatchback guise, is a decent tool for ferrying the kids around without drama. It fits a family of five in it, although, at 370-litres, the boot isn’t the largest. Still, it copes okay, and the five-door car is easy to get in and out of. There are ISOFIX child seat mounting points on the outer rear seats, too. The drive is on the verge of clinical – the Griffinbadged car does the job well enough, but there’s no real feel. I felt oddly detached when behind the wheel. I think it’s because the steering is very light.

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Clubs, Groups & Classes and Pastel Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 11am-12 Wednesday and Sundays 10.30am-11.30am & 11.30am12.30am. Mandala mindful yoga in a relaxing and restful centre, reduce stress and relax. call 01205 837172 10am – 1pm Wood carving workshop Shodfriar’s Hall (above the Café). 1.30pm-3pm – Crafty Lot! – craft sessions for everyone. First 3 Wednesday each month, Boston body Hub. 07568387809 1.30pm -3pm – Boston Fibromyalgia Group – craft sessions, last Wednesday of every month, Boston Body Hub 07568387809 1.30pm -3.30pm Short Health Walk - The Evergeens, School Lane Butterwick: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 2-4pm Wednesday, Craft club, papier Mache, dough dolls, knitting and much more call 01205 837172 2.00pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk, Mayfields Broadfield Lane Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01025 354320 2.00pm – 4.00pm Blackfriars WI afternoon meeting. 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Len Medlock Centre Boston. T: 01205 368549 5.00pm - 9.15 pm: Teen and Adult Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www. ajdance.com 7.00pm-9.00pm Boston Art Group, Centenary Church Hall. 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Martial Art/Self Defence Class at Haven Academy, Marian Rd Boston. First class is FREE. T: Stuart Lawson 07792 937930 E: stuartlawson@tiscali.co.uk W: www.issogaitaijutsu.yolasite.com 7.00pm - 9.00pm Knitting & Crochet Class for all levels. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www.thedesignstudio. vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 for details. Every last Wednesday in the month 7.15pm to 8.30pm Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 7.15 - 9.30pm Womens Institute, We meet on the second Wednesday of the month between 7.15 and 9.30pm at Sibsey Northlands Hall, T: 01205 750562 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training, Eastville. T: Nicki 01205 480869 8.00pm - 11.00pm - Social Club for Divorced, Separated and Widowed – Queen of Spades, Wellington Road, Boston, T: 07842 543499

v Thursday

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

v Friday

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). T: Jayne 07751 051862 or Jason 07943 512636 7.30pm, Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park Avenue, Sutterton. T: 01205 460459

v Saturday

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 Shodfriar’s Hall (above the Café). 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

v Sunday

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. Tel 01205 870 983 or 01205 363757

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Pollywiggle

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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

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