Simply Boston March 2014

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Garden Project

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Home Project: Renovating a Kitchen

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What a month it’s been! The weather seems to not know what it’s doing one moment to the next. As I write this we are being battered by wind and rain, yesterday there was sleet showers and earlier today there was sun!

Hopefully Spring is not too far away now – don’t forget to put your watches and clocks forward an hour on March 30th.

This issue we are optimistic that the weather is going to improve and those that are green fingered can get out into the garden. We also look at how to make over your kitchen.

Make sure you check out the items for sale section, you may pick up a bargain too! If you would like to get in touch then please email editor@simplyboston.co.uk or call me on 0845 676 9295; we always appreciate your feedback and questions.

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Would a heritage centre about Boston’s waterways be good for the town?

That’s what the people behind the Coastal Boston project are hoping to find out via a new exhibition.

Launched last week, the Coastal Boston Pilot Exhibition seeks to engage the residents of Boston and also visitors to the town with the history of the rivers and waterways as well as finding out whether they think a heritage centre on the subject would be a benefit to the town.

Caroline Wallis, the Heritage Officer for the project, said: “This is a great opportunity for people to have their say in the development of a new heritage offer for Boston. Since the recent flooding took place, people are more aware of what it means to live by a tidal river, but it is our hope to engage them in finding out about Boston’s waterways’ long and varied past. There are some very interesting twists and turns in the town’s prosperity, all related to the river and the port, and this pilot exhibition is just the start of being able to tell those stories.”

The project has received initial funding from local Community Interest Company, TaylorITEX, and will use the feedback left by visitors to demonstrate the strength of local support in future funding applications.

The heritage centre, once funded, will display artefacts and memorabilia relating to the town’s maritime heritage, as well as

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functioning as a community information point, gift shop and cycle-hire facility.

The exhibition is open weekdays, 9am to 4.30pm, at the Black Sluice Riverside Café, on the South Forty Foot Bank, off London Road. For those interested in having their say but unable to attend the exhibition, the feedback form has been made available online, at www.facebook.com/

coastalboston. All entrants, whether filling in the form on paper or via the link, have the opportunity to win £25 in Love2Shop vouchers.

Anyone who wishes to know more about the project can contact Caroline Wallis, the Heritage Officer, on 07765 114822 or by email, caroline@tayloritex.co.uk. The project is also on Twitter at @CoastalBoston.

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Tots in a spin at the babyballet launch party A party was held to launch babyballet classes in the Boston area. Lots of fun was had bending and stretching with ‘Twinkle’ the Babyballet Bear. Miss Nina was extremely happy with the turn out and loved meeting lots of new babyballet stars of the future, preparing to learn how to pile, pointe and pose all whilst having fun.

Classes start on Monday 24th Feb, contact Miss Nina for more information. 07712 452 537 boston@babyballet.co.uk www.babyballet.co.uk (Classes from 6months - 6yrs)

“babyballet is the one class we simply can’t miss. Eliza loves it and when I see her smile when she pulls on her tutu, I love it too!”

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Bat Out of Hell March will be music month in Boston – and all in support of the Mayor’s Charities.

Boston Youth Jazz Orchestra will be performing in the Gliderdrome on Saturday, March 22, with support from Boston Youth Pop Choir.

Lincolnshire Music Service is delighted to be supporting the Mayor’s Charities and has planned a really ambitious evening where the performance will include a rendition of the whole Meatloaf Bat Out of Hell album in album order.

The bands have been working really hard and were delighted to have Jools Holland sideman Gilson Lavis help out at a recent rehearsal.

Lee Hextall, Music Service Area Manager, said: “Gilson couldn’t believe the skill demonstrated in such young people.”

Doors open at 8pm, tickets £10, are available from The Gliderdrome or Alison Hull, Civic and Members Services Officer at Boston Borough Council, phone 01205 314511.

The next musical extravaganza will be Boston’s own Last Night of the proms takes place on Saturday, March 29, at the Salvation Army Citadel in High Street.

The event promises a “musical miscellany” and all proceeds will go to the Boston Mayor’s charities – Boston Salvation Army and Boston Citizens Advice Bureau. Tickets are £5, available from Julie Wortley on 01205 365191.

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First World War commemoration This year marks the centenary of the start of the First World War – the Great War. To commemorate the event, and to honour the sacrifice of the million from the UK and the 843 from this area who died, an appeal has been launched for a lasting memorial to be erected in Boston, funded by public subscription.

Boston Borough Council, Boston and District Branch of the Royal British Legion, Boston Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association, Canal Zoners and the Boston Veterans Memorial Plaque Committee are appealing to all to make a contribution, no matter how small, to help commemorate the event in Boston and to help preserve the memory of all those who died, especially

those from the Borough of Boston who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The memorial is to take the form of a pair of individually-designed ornate benches, forged from metal and decorated with poppy motifs and words of dedication and placed in the Memorial Gardens in Boston. There will be an official unveiling and dedication event on the very day of the centenary, Monday, August 4, 2014.

Businesses, organisations and groups are also being asked to help and schools are to be invited to hold fundraising events.

Contact Andrew Malkin at Boston Borough Council – phone 01205 314308 or email andrew.malkin@ boston.gov.uk – if you plan to hold a fundraising event or have a special reason for wanting to make a donation.

Help get Marcus to the Olympics!

Captions: Brigadier M J Wharmby OBE, Secretary CCFA/ACFA, presented the awards to Cpl Marcus Horry

Air cadet Marcus Horry has the Olympics in his sights - but he needs your help to get there. Marcus (16) is a top shot, but needs his own competition shotgun.

Last June he was asked to shoot in the national Cadet Clay Target competition where he had four weekends training prior to the competition with a borrowed shotgun where the best cadets from all over the United Kingdom competed. Much of the opposition had years of experience shooting clay pigeons but he had literally none. The three day competition in Cambridge ended with him beating all 175 cadets with the highest combined score.

Marcus is currently having lessons from the England ‘down the line’ manager.

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Marcus’s first time with a shotgun previous to the competition on one of the training weekends

independently and enter vital competitions to get him to the Olympic stages. Any additional money will help buy cartridges, further lessons and competition fees.

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In every issue, Peter Bedford, The leader of Boston Borough Council, gives you an insight as to what is happening in and around Boston I HOPE THAT all residents of Boston borough will want to play their part in honouring those from this area who gave their lives in the First World War. A hundred years on from the start of the Great War we must continue to be grateful for the freedoms earned then that we all enjoy today.

To mark the centenary of the start of that terrible conflict Boston Borough Council has joined with Boston and District Branch of the Royal British Legion, Boston Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association, Canal Zoners and the Boston Veterans Memorial Plaque Committee in appealing to all to make a contribution, no matter how small, to help commemorate the event in Boston and to help preserve the memory of all those who died, especially those from the Borough of Boston who made the ultimate sacrifice.

A million people from the UK and 843 from this area died, and an appeal has been launched for a lasting memorial to be erected in Boston, funded by public subscription.

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The memorial is to take the form of a pair of individuallydesigned ornate benches, forged from metal and decorated with poppy motifs and words of dedication and placed in the Memorial Gardens in Boston.

There will be an official unveiling and dedication event on the very day of the centenary, Monday, August 4, 2014.

Businesses, organisations and groups are also being asked to help and schools are to be invited to hold fundraising events.

Contact Andrew Malkin at Boston Borough Council – phone 01205 314308 or email andrew. malkin@boston.gov.uk – if you plan to hold a fundraising event or have a special reason for wanting to make a donation.

You can make a donation to the appeal using the council’s online payment facility using a debit or credit card; in person at the Municipal Buildings using a debit or credit card, cheque or cash; or by post using a cheque.

Cheques should be made payable to Boston Borough Council and “Boston First World War Memorial Appeal” should be written on the reverse to indicate what the payment is for. All donations will be recorded on a public roll of honour.

I am pleased to say that already donations have begun to come in from individuals and groups in the borough. One donation has even come to us from a lady in America.

The First World War may seem to many to be an almost forgotten event from history, even though we mark the end of that war with Armistice Day – the two-minutes silence at the 11th hour of the 11th

day of the 11th month – and Remembrance Sunday.

The 100th anniversary is a real mark in history and I hope that all residents of Boston borough will want to play their part in commemorating the triumphs and disasters, the pride and the sorrow and the sheer heroism of so many to whom we must still be grateful for the freedoms we all enjoy today.

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Adult choice

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Part of a science fiction trilogy, Wool is the first part and has been recommended by a customer at Pinchbeck Library.

In a ruined and hostile landscape, a community exists in a giant underground silo. Inside, men and women live an enclosed life full of rules and regulations, of secrets and lies. The people who don’t follow the rules are the dangerous ones; they dare to hope and dream, and infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple and deadly. They are allowed outside. Jules is one of these people. She may well be the last.

If you enjoy this, the rest of the trilogy comprises the titles Shift and Dust, if you’ve never tried Sci-Fi before this may be where to start.

Another recommendation from a Pinchbeck borrower for this month’s junior read. Stinkysaurus is the smelliest dinosaur in the whole wide world, and don’t the other dinosaurs know it! The dinos rushed for cover, when Stinkysaurus was about! He smelled so bad that just one whiff, could knock a T-Rex out! Finally, however, the other dinosaurs decide that the time has come for Stinkysaurus to take a bath. But will Stinkysaurus agree? Find out in this pong-fest of a picture book.

This book is boldly bright with a cute twist!

Your Online Library Lincolnshire libraries are open to all and are free to use.

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With your library card you can reserve books online from the comfort of your own home, check what items you have on loan and renew them.

Look out for library events as we work with Transported a scheme to bring arts to Boston and South Holland District.

To help ensure everyone can enjoy the love of books we have a whole range of different formats from soft and board books for the tiniest children to large print and talking books on CD and cassette. For more information visit us in County Hall, telephone 01522 782010 (charged at local rate) or log on to www.lincolnshire.gov. uk/libraries .

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by Stuart Hellon

When you buy a ticket for a sporting, music or theatre event, there are things you can check in advance to get the best possible tickets and to avoid problems later What to check before you buy tickets Before you buy event tickets: • make sure you are happy with the price.

Compare prices charged by different ticket sellers for different types of ticket, for example seated or standing • find out what the ‘face value’ of the ticket is - the cost of the ticket without the extras on top such as an administration fee • check if you’ll be charged for anything else like a booking fee. The ticket seller must provide this information. If they don’t, they could be committing an offence. If you buy through the box office, you may avoid these fees • check the type of ticket you are buying for example stalls or restricted view where you might not see everything on the stage. The ticket seller must provide this information • find out how you’ll get your tickets, for example by post, recorded delivery which you have to sign for, or by collecting them.

The ticket seller should get the tickets to you before the event • find out when you get your tickets, for example straight away or much closer to the date of the event if you are buying in advance • check what the policy is if your tickets arrive too late. You have a right to get a refund. If the policy says a refund is not offered, this may be unfair and you should seek further advice • find out if the ticket seller is an official

ticket seller for that event, through the press, TV or radio publicity or by ringing the event organisers • check if the ticket seller is a member of The Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR) or the Association of Secondary Ticket Agents (ASTA). These associations have codes of practice for members to follow and a way of dealing with complaints.

• check that you are not buying tickets from an illegal website.

How to check a ticketing website is genuine You can find out if a ticketing website is genuine by: • looking at the type of tickets sold – be suspicious if they are for events that have sold out or haven’t officially gone on sale. You can often find out when tickets go on sale from press, radio or TV promotions • looking at feedback about the website or company - enter its name into a search engine to see if there are comments from buyers about whether they have received tickets • checking contact details for the website - there should be a landline phone number and a full postal address. Avoid using the site if there is only a PO box address and mobile phone number, as it could be difficult to get in touch after you buy tickets.

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What you can do if you’ve bought a ticket from an illegal ticketing website

If you think you’ve bought a ticket from a scam website, you should report it to the police. You can also report it via the action fraud website, at www.actionfraud.police. uk. You may not get your money back, but you can try and prevent this site being used by others.

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Preparation method 1 First make your stock by dissolving the Vegetable Stock Pot in 500ml of boiling water, stirring until thoroughly dissolved.

2 Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan or casserole dish. Add in the shallot and orange pepper and fry very gently for 3 minutes, stirring often, so that it softens but without browning at all. By doing this you’re removing the water content of the vegetables and allowing their natural sweetness to come out.

3 Add in the risotto rice, and mix in thoroughly, coating with the olive oil.

4 Pour in the white wine and bring to the boil, allowing it to boil for 2 minutes to remove its acidity. Work your rice as it cooks, to ensure even cooking. Working your rice is a very important part of cooking risotto properly.

5 Add in around 100ml of the Knorr vegetable stock and stir in the carrots and broad beans. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes more, then add in another 100ml of the stock and

cook stirring for 3 minutes more. Lastly, add in another 100ml and cook stirring for 3 minutes more.

6 Add in the asparagus and courgettes, together with the remaining stock and cook, stirring and working the rice, until the rice is tender, for around 4–6 minutes.

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Mother’s Day

Celebrate Your Mother ❱ BY HAYLEY WILLERTON

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Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society

t is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March or May. It complements Father’s Day, a similar celebration honoring fathers.

The celebration of Mother’s Day began in the United States in the early 20th century; it is not related to the many celebrations of mothers and motherhood that have occurred throughout the world over thousands of years, such as the Greek cult to Cybele, the Roman festival of Hilaria, or the Christian Mothering Sunday celebration.

Despite this, in some countries Mother’s Day has become synonymous with these older traditions.

The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in Grafton, West Virginia. She then began a campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday in the United States. Although she was successful in 1914, she was already disappointed with its commercialisation by the 1920s. Jarvis’ holiday was adopted by other countries and it is now celebrated all over the world.

In this tradition, each person offers a gift, card, or remembrance toward their mothers, grandmothers, and/ or maternal figure on mother’s day.

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“...the United States holiday was adopted by other countries and cultures, the date was changed to fit already existing celebrations honoring motherhood, such as Mothering Sunday in the UK...”

America during the 1870s and the 1880s, but these never had resonance beyond the local level. Jarvis never mentioned Julia Ward Howe’s attempts in the 1870s to establish a “Mother’s Day for Peace”, nor any connection to the Protestant school celebrations that included “Children’s Day” amongst others. Neither did she mention the traditional festival of Mothering Sunday. Jarvis always said that the creation was hers alone.

As the United States holiday was adopted by other countries and cultures, the date was changed to fit already existing celebrations honoring motherhood, such as Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom or, in Greece, the Orthodox celebration of the presentation of Jesus Christ to the temple (2 February of Julian Calendar).

Both the secular and religious Mother Day are present in Greece. Mothering Sunday is often referred to as “Mother’s Day” even though it is an unrelated celebration.

In some countries the date was changed to a date that was significant to the majority religion, such as Virgin Mary Day in Catholic countries. Other countries selected a date with historical significance. For example, Bolivia’s Mother’s Day is the date of a battle in which women participated.

Ex-communist countries usually celebrated the socialist International Women’s Day instead of the more capitalist Mother’s Day. Some ex-communist countries, such as Russia, still follow this custom or simply celebrate both holidays, which is the custom in Ukraine. Kyrgyzstan has recently introduced Mother’s Day, but International Women’s Day remains a more widely popular holiday.

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Selecting a nursery that is right for both you and your child can be a difficult decision

hilst you are under no legal obligation to send your child to a nursery many parents feel that it is good preparation for moving up to a school setting.

Nurseries come in all shapes and sizes but broadly fall into four categories: 1) Playgroup or pre-school group 2) Private nursery schools 3) State nursery school 4) Nursery attached to a primary school With all the choice available where is the best place to start? For many parents the first port of call is to ask other parents they know about which nursery their children attend as well as asking for recommendations.

Make a list of the things which are important to you personally that a nursery should have. This can include things such as “having a large outdoor area” or “there must be a lovely quiet area” After word of mouth you can take a look online or see who is advertising locally to draw up a list of the nurseries close to you.

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“Take a look at the toys and equipment. Are they in a good condition and well looked after?”

you may have. Remember that each nursery will offer something different for your child so keep an open mind – you may find that something which had never occurred to you as being important in selecting a nursery suddenly becomes essential to you!

Whilst on your visits you may wish to look out for the following things and ask these questions: Do the children look content and interested in what they are doing? The best way to gauge the atmosphere of a nursery is to see how engaged the children are. If you are surrounded by happy children and helpful staff then you can feel confident leaving your child there knowing that they will have a similar experience.

Ask about a typical day – what routines are there and what sort of activities will your child be taking part in? You can also take this opportunity to ask about the food they serve. Are there healthy selections and snack opportunities throughout the day? Do they have meals similar to the ones you would serve at home or is there the chance for your child to experience new tastes and flavours?

Take a look at the toys and equipment. Are they in a good condition and well looked after?

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Weddings

Your Guide to

Wedding Ceremonies ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

Getting married today offers more choice than ever before “If you are looking for a venue for a civil ceremony locally, then the newly refurbished Marquee Suite at Springfields Events & Conference Centre is certainly somewhere to consider.”

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ith the average wedding in the UK costing over £18,000, making sure the day is perfect is a very important start to married life. We look at your options for the ceremony itself.

Types of Ceremony

Whilst there are many niche and non-traditional types of ceremony we are going to concentrate on the five most popular.

1n Religious Ceremony

The Church of England gives all British citizens, with no former partner still living, the right to get married in the parish church of the town where they are resident or in the church where either of the couple are on the church’s electoral roll. Couples can also get married in a church to which they have a strong family connection, either now or in the past. You don’t have to be regularly attending church, or have been baptised, to get married in the Church of England.

If you want to be married in a church, you should first arrange to see the minister of the church in which you wish to marry. They will arrange to read your banns. The banns are the public announcement by the minister, during a normal church service, that two people wish to marry and an invitation to the congregation to declare any unlawful reason why they should not marry.

Once the date is booked, your minister will ask you to both attend a meeting to discuss it and talk about the ceremonies available to you. The 1662 version, from the Book of Common Prayer, offers an option to exclude the promise to obey in the vows section.

A rehearsal will normally take place during the week before the wedding day. All of the bridal party attend the rehearsal. The minister will run through the service, everyone will be shown where to stand before and during the service, and the rough timings will be finalised.

If you want to get married in a church which is not your own, then contact the minister of that church well in advance and they will be able to advise you.

2n Register Office Ceremony

The difference between getting married in a church and in a register office is that the latter has no religious significance. This is the cheapest and fastest way to get married, the ceremony taking between only ten and twenty minutes, and is usually held in a room within a civic building.

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couples who choose to marry there want a simple, legal wedding. You can often personalise your wedding with music, poetry and flowers but any amends to the standard ceremony are at the discretion of the individual registrar and must be agreed to beforehand.

You are legally entitled to marry at any register office in Wales and England, regardless of the area that you live in, although your notice of intention to marry must be given at the register office where each of you reside. Make an appointment to see the Superintendent registrar at your chosen office as soon as possible to set a date and obtain a licence. Your licence is valid for twelve months from the date of issue, although register offices do not take bookings more than three months in advance.

The registrar will show you the marriage room when you ‘give notice’. Bear in mind that there can be as many as three ceremonies an hour taking place which is why you may not decorate the room or personalise your ceremony.

As with any type of ceremony and venue, there are no rules about what a bride and groom should or should not wear, including choosing a veil and white dress.

Most register offices allow video cameras during the ceremony but many will not permit photography during the ceremony (although are happy to allow photographs after the signing of the register if there is enough time).

3nCivil Ceremony

Like a register office ceremony, a civil wedding ceremony is a legally approved marriage ceremony that contains no religious aspects. Conducted by the Superintendent registrar or deputy, it can take place in a licensed venue after 8am and before 6pm, subject to staffing arrangements.

If you are looking for a venue for a civil ceremony locally, then the newly refurbished Marquee Suite at Springfields Events & Conference Centre is certainly somewhere to consider. With its permanent cream coloured lining, chandelier lighting and wooden dance floor, the Marquee Suite provides all the ambience of a wedding marquee, but without the stress and worry of what the weather will be like for you and your guests on your special day.

With seating for up to 200 guests, there is a menu choice to meet your budget, and the help and support of their in-house event and catering team, plus free parking and access to the Springfields Festival Gardens for those memorable photos. For more information please contact Susan Norton on 01775 713253 email events@springfields.net or visit our website www. springfieldsevents.co.uk

4nCivil Partnership A civil partnership is a legal marriage between couples that are gay or lesbian. Once a civil partnership occurs between these couples, they are entitled to receive similar treatment and benefits as that of any married couple.

The Civil Partnership Act (2004) states that it will not allow any form of religious activity to occur during the process of registering the union. The act does not include a ceremony, and any couple wishing to have a ceremony must contact the registration authority to find out what options are available.

Couples are also required to bring a minimum of two people, who will serve as witnesses and are able to sign the registration documents.

Many couples wish to follow the traditions of a civil marriage and seek to change their surname to that of either partner, or combine to make a double barrelled surname. This is allowed after the civil partnership is registered, but there is no requirement that either party change their name upon entering a civil partnership. To change your name you will need to follow the same steps as civil marriages.

5nCeremony Abroad If you choose to get married abroad make sure that your marriage is legally recognised.

In most cases it will but legal and residency requirements do vary from country to country so it is always best to check. There would be nothing worse than arriving back home to find out that your marriage is not legally valid. It definitely pays to do your research right at the beginning and find out as much information as you can to avoid this situation arising.

One of the easiest ways to cover all bases is to hire a wedding planner who either lives in the country you wish to marry in or is familiar with their requirements. This will ensure the correct procedures are followed. If you are planning to marry at a resort then many of these have in-house planners to assist you.

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If you are getting married abroad or do not have the budget for a hair stylist, you should not be afraid to opt for a simple look. Even red carpet celebrities sometimes wear a low ponytail with maximum effect. Use accessories such as a fresh flower to dress the hair rather than sculpt the hair yourself. If you have a natural flair for put ups, you could try watching some ‘how to’ videos online and practise as much as possible.

Let us not forget the men involved. A cut throat shave, hot and cold towel treatment along with a reshape and style is the perfect way to ensure he is invigorated and looking sharp for the day ahead.

I would like to wish anyone getting married this year a wonderful day and many happy and healthy years together.

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e’re keeping our fingers crossed here in the Chapman household - now March is upon us, it won’t be long before spring follows suit.

I’m no fan of winter with all its colds, snow and ice, although that’s not to say the warmer seasons don’t come with their own downfalls too.

Although there’s lots to look forward to, including a certain someone’s second birthday just a few weeks away, lighter warmer days, also mean getting out and about more and I’m thinking about those inevitable theme park trips.

I hate to admit it, but I’ve never been one for their thrills and spills, in fact, up until last year I’d never even been to Alton Towers.

The place holds no appeal for me – if I’m honest, the waltzers are more than my poor stomach can handle!

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hand seem to thrive on them - the faster the better as far as their concerned! They may only be one and three, but I have a pair of little thrill seekers on my hands.

I’m dreading it when they get a bit older and want to go on the proper big loop the loopers.

Last summer during one of my braver moments I thought it would fun to take Nancy on a swinging pirate ship.

My little lady didn’t seem too bothered by the whole thing, while I just felt sicker and sicker with every swing, to the extent I thought my breakfast was going to make an untimely re-appearance. It got so bad, I had to get the operator to stop it so we could get off on the pretence it was Nancy who was feeling unwell!

Bad Mummy I hear you cry, and yes, you’d be right – but thankfully there were only two other people on board at the time!

I think in future I’ll stick to standing at the bottom, holding the coats!

Just to round off this month we’d like to say a very big thank you to Boston reader Elaine, who kindly sent Nancy a giant batch of unwanted stickers after reading about her little addiction a few weeks ago. Needless to say they have now all been ‘stuck’ – thank you!

“I hate to admit it, but I’ve never been one for their thrills and spills, in fact, up until last year I’d never even been to Alton Towers.”

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It’s time to start thinking about getting the garden in order again and bedding plants are the ideal place to start

hese colourful little fellas can be grown from seed or are available from all good garden centres as young plants and will give your outdoor space some great colour and character.

As well as being available for the spring months, they can also be planted in summer and early autumn too, and are perfect for filling in those gaps between plants and shrubs that aren’t yet fully grown plus they’re ideal for transforming hanging baskets, containers, window boxes and troughs.

Some popular spring bedding plant varieties include Begonias, Geraniums, Busy Lizzies and Petunias although there are many more to consider.

Bedding plants are best suited to sunny or lightly shaded areas. Even though they only last for one season, they grow quickly and provide excellent value for money.

Before buying your bedding plants, it’s a good idea to think about the colour schemes and plant combinations you would like to use. You’ll also have to consider things such as how big the plants will grow, and the patterns you want to achieve.

Experts advise that when selecting you plants you choose the bushier, healthier looking ones rather than those which appear withered and / or have dry compost.

Before you start planting, make sure your chosen area is weed free, and fork over the soil thoroughly. Start by digging a hole bigger than the root of the plant and water it. Carefully tap the plant out of its pot or tray, making sure you don’t disturb its roots in the process and gently push it into the hole. Firm the surrounding soil around it.

Try and place any taller plants towards the back of your display and put the smaller ones at the front. Some bedding plants come in pots that are made from peat – these should be planted as well because you will find that the roots grow through them.

“Before buying your bedding plants, it’s a good idea to think about the colour schemes and plant combinations you would like to use.”

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To keep your plants blooming over a longer period of time, pick off any dead flowers as this encourages new buds. Also feed them every week or fortnight with a liquid fertiliser. Keep your plants free from weeds as these will steal vital nutrients away from them.

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Home Project

Transform your kitchen ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

It’s the heart of the home - whether you’re enjoying a family meal, entertaining friends or grabbing a quick cuppa, it all happens in the kitchen

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Kitchen remodelling has been one of the most popular rennovation projects undertaken by home owners during the past few years. If you’re about to go down this road, there are a few things worth bearing in mind.

• How much rennovation work will it take to achieve your dream kitchen? Will you be satisified with just changing the cupboard doors and giving the walls a lick of paint, or are you considering a complete overhaul, involving structural work?

All of the above will be dictated by your budget, and the kind of style you want to go for.

• If you’re going to project manage yourself, get quotes from reputable tradesman, preferably three each, from builders, kitchen fitters and plumbers to ensure you get the best price.

• Set a realistic budget - and stick to it. The price of re-modelling your kitchen can cost as little or as much you want it to.

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• Think about practicalities as well as aesthetics. Leave wide enough walkways so you can manouevre the room easily once the units and any furniture is in place.

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Porsche Cayman

❱ BY TIM BARNES-CLAY MOTORING JOURNALIST – TWEET TIM @CARWRITEUPS

On 1 March the 14 registration plates are available for all new cars

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any of us secretly yearn for the latest plate because we like to show we’re driving what’s ‘up-to-the-minute’ in terms of automotive technology and style. They are also important for business as manufacturers tend to offer deals on cars with new plates, so it’s always worth considering when you’re buying a car.

With that in mind, we’ve chosen four sexy sets of wheels that might whet your appetite for doing some sporty, executive-style motoring this year.

Porsche Cayman The third generation Cayman aims to set the class benchmark for driving performance. Its longer wheelbase and new chassis further enhances the credentials of the mid-engined sports coupe.

Since its debut in 2005, the Cayman has earned a reputation as a significant driver’s car. For the latest model, the two-seater has been developed from the ground up and - after the 911 Carrera and Boxster roadster - is the third sports car model series from Porsche to feature lightweight body design.

The German company offers two flat six ‘boxer’ engines in the Cayman, a 165 mph, 2.7-litre and a 176mph, 3.4-litre, which both combine ample shove with high power in the upper engine rev range.

The latest Cayman employs a six-speed manual transmission and a Sport button as standard that lets you choose between sport-oriented tuning and that which is optimised for fuel efficiency.

The model is priced from around £39,694.

“...M TwinPower Turbo technology allows the BMW to sprint from zero to 62mph in 4.2 seconds, then all the way to 155 mph.”

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New Audi RS 5 Cabriolet Audi’s most exhilarating RS convertible to date is the RS 5 Cabriolet. Complementing the beauty and brawn of the RS 5 silhouette with a fast-acting lightweight fabric roof, the open-top offers the best environment in which to savour the hot-blooded 4.2-litre V8.

The lightweight ‘acoustic hood’ offers sound absorption that runs its fixed head counterpart remarkably close, and at the press of a button opens and closes fully automatically in 15 seconds and 17 seconds respectively – even at speeds of up to 31mph.

Not surprisingly the body benefits from the same subtle revisions that brought the RS 5 Coupe into line with new generation A5 models recently. In the Cabriolet, a subtle matt carbon fixed spoiler lip on the boot lid boosts downforce and, inside, the cabin includes a new flat-bottomed RS three-spoke steering wheel. The 4.2-litre V8 powers the Cabriolet from rest to 62mph in 4.9 seconds, and where possible can take it to 155mph. Base price is from around £70,154.

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New Range Rover The new Range Rover takes the capabilities of the marque’s flagship to new heights, with greater luxury and improved handling on all terrains.

The up-to-the-minute Range Rover has been introduced in 170 markets worldwide and is produced in a high-tech manufacturing facility at Solihull.

While recognisable as a Range Rover, the SUV takes a step forward with a smoother and more streamlined profile. The cabin retains the characteristic strong, architectural forms, and these are emphasised by elegant surfaces which are executed using the finest leathers and veneers.

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Below: BMW M6 Gran Coupé

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The 4,395cc V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology allows the BMW to sprint from zero to 62mph in 4.2 seconds, then all the way to 155 mph. Taking care of power transfer is a sevenspeed M Double Clutch Transmission with DRIVELOGIC. Its electronic management system ensures the right gear is selected for optimum traction. It also offers you a Launch Control function for maximum acceleration, Low Speed Assistance for extra comfort and an Auto Start-Stop function to enhance efficiency.

The BMW M6 Gran Coupé is priced from £97,490.

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LAND ROVER has launched its first-ever fusion model – the Range Rover Hybrid

t is the world’s first premium diesel Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) hybrid and there’s no question that it delivers outstanding fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions as well as Land Rover’s renowned capability and performance.

So, what’s so special about this ‘planet-saving’ car?

Well, the all-aluminium vehicle is based on the UKbased company’s premium lightweight architecture with a super green engine that features three driverselectable modes. It also combines Land Rover’s popular 3-litre SDV6 diesel engine with a 35kW electric motor integrated with the brand’s renowned eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.

Incredibly, the hybrid gadgetry, which includes lithium ion battery pack, inverter and electric motor, weighs less than 120 kg. The system produces wads of low down torque to boost acceleration and drives the Range Rover in electric vehicle (EV) mode. It also acts as a generator, harvesting kinetic energy through regenerative braking, charging the battery when you’re slowing down. It’s all very clever stuff, and I found that, whilst in driver-selectable EV mode, the Range Rover Hybrid can travel at speeds of up to 30 mph for a range of up to one mile before the diesel engine seamlessly restarts.

Together, output of the oil-burner and electric motor is a potent 335 bhp at 4,000 rpm and a classleading 516 lb/ft torque between 1,500-3,000 rpm, resulting in stunning SDV8-style pulling power.

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However, it’s no surprise that this eco-friendly luxury SUV ticks the right boxes because all of the standard latest generation Range Rovers have been designed with the integration of a hybrid system in mind. Consequently, the liquid cooled battery pack is mounted beneath the floor of the vehicle in a protective steel cradle without impacting on you and your passengers in the cabin - or on your luggage space either.

The Range Rover Hybrid has the same five-seat capacity and load area as the standard vehicle and retains the full-size spare wheel. Indeed, this nocompromise philosophy is echoed in the higherspec Range Rover Sport Hybrid whose interior is unchanged from the standard model, right down to the 5+2 seating.

The ecologically aware Range Rover delivers it all really: class-leading capability and versatility, including Land Rover’s peerless four-wheel drive system with uncompromised wading and ground clearance.

“You’ll just need to have the best part of £100,000 available if you want one.”

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 Looks  Green and efficient  Performance  Build  Expensive

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NURSING & RESIDENTIAL HOME

Where quality of life counts

20 residents accommodated in single rooms

T: 01205 723874 E: whitegables21@btinternet.com www.whitegablesboston.co.uk 21 Willington Road, Kirton, Boston PE20 1EP

ITEMS FOR SALE

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Brand new ELNA sewing machine with extras. Unwanted Xmas present. Bought for £229. Bargain at £170 ono! 01205-760675.

Dining Room Set In Dark Oak, 1450mm with 350mm extending centre, 4 chairs plus 2 carver chairs, display cabinet, bookcase and music cabinet. £250.00 o.n.o Tel 01205 366066

Internal Doors, 6’6” x 2’6”, 15 bevelled edge glass panes, teak / pine natural wood finish. Very good condition. £10.00 each.

Tel 01406 373211

Welsh Dresser, as new, Top seperates from base for easy transport, 6ft high x 4ft 2wide x 1ft 6inch deep. £200.00 o.n.o Tel 07766 211957

Porch Awning, Dorema Toronto Porch Awning, v.g.c genuine reason for sale, complete with storm ties. £150.00 o.n.o Tel 01205 361539

HESSIAN SACKS. Quantity of used hessian seed potato sacks, ideal for sand bags or many other uses. Price £1.50 each, discount for 10 or more, could deliver locally for small fee. Also available unused orange nets sacks originally for onions but ideal logs, sticks etc £1 each. Tel 01205 870227

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Please send to Simply Boston, PO Box 1014, Spalding Lincs PE11 9DE. Don’t forget to include a picture to increase interest in your item! Inclusion is subject to space, allocated on a first come first served basis.

Levi Denim Jacket excellent condition, XL. £15.00 Tel 01205 821763 Ben Sherman denim Jacket, excellent condition, XL £15.00 Tel 01205 821763 Ben Sherman Coat col grey size XL £40.00 Tel 01205 821763 5ft Slimline Light Fitting complete with tube, as new condition hardly used as new. £10.00 Tel 01205 356668 Table Tennis Table, full size,

complete with net and bats, Ideal for youth / sports club, as new condition. £120.00 o.n.o Tel 01205 751033 Snooker Cue, two piece with carrying case, never used. £50.00 Tel 07947 223095 Chaise Lounge, Blue/Grey Dralon cover with fringe edging. £150.00 Tel 01406 373211 WANTED, used stamps,coins & notes English & foreign, for kidney Research for children, please send

to 7 Drayton Road, Swineshead, Boston, Lincs. PE20 3LB Wedding Items For Sale, Hat & Shoes (Size 6) cream coloured, suitable for mother of the bride or a wedding guest. £30.00 (Money if sold to be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care.) Tel 01205 369537 Cobra 148 GTL DX Multi Cannel C.B Radio, new Microphone.£50.00 no offers.

Tel 01205359478

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Æ Accountants

Æ Dog Training

Æ Gardeners

A B ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

GREENGRASS GARDENER

Including Payroll, VAT & Tax • Bookkeeping • Financial Accounting & Accounts Preperation • Budgeting & Forecasting • Management Accounts & Information • Personal Income Tax

• Business Income Tax • Corporation Tax • Capital Gains Tax

✓ Lawns Mowed ✓ Sheds, Fencing ✓ Gardens Dug Erected & ✓ Hedges Trimmed Painted ✓ All Garden Waste Taken Away

Contact us today to move your business forward.

Competitive rates for all Tel: John 01205 354880 Mobile: 07902263301

01205 350966 / 07881 811553 ayeshabarai@abaccountancyservices.co.uk

Æ Bathrooms

Æ Computer Services

RT Bathroom Installations

ALSO SPECIALISING IN BATHROOMS AND LOW LEVEL SHOWERS FOR THE ELDERLY & DISABLED. GENERAL PLUMBING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES.

M:07971 714209 H:01205 359205

E-mail: rtbathroom installations@gmail.com

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To advertise here, call 0845 676 9295

Æ Landscaping

Euro-Tech

Innovations Mobile Computer Repairs, Sales & Upgrades • Mon - Thurs: 9am - 7pm • Fri: 9am - 5pm

0785 266 0929 www.et-innovations.com

Æ Curtains & Blinds

Fancy Dress PRANKS ÆPARKYS The Joke Shop Spalding ★ Lincs PE11 1AE ★ Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm ★

The Fancy Dress Shop, Donington ★ PE11 4ST Monday - Thursday ★ 10am - 6pm ★

For a personal, friendly service in finding your perfect

★ costume / accessories call PARKYS PRANKS

01775 822900 & 07767 113883★ ★

www.parkyspranks.com • parkyspranks@gmail.com

Æ Carpets

Æ Garage Door Repairs Garage Door Repairs

Family Run Business Est 1965

Contact Richard, Paul or Stuart

Graham Gill Carpets Any Make of Carpets Supplied Also Wood & Laminate Flooring

T: 01205 365350

Fast local service - No call out charge Call John Courtney FREE

Own Fitters, Free Measure & Estimate, Pattern Book, Home Visits Evening Inc

24 West St, Boston, Lincs PE21 8QH

www.grahamgillcarpets.co.uk

Æ Cleaning

Æ Domestic Cleaning

Gleaming Domestic Cleaning Services £9.95 per hour Cleaning & ironing

WINDOW CLEANING

Tel: 01205 353115 ADVERTISE HERE

Æ Plumbing

• New doors supplied and fitted • Automatic openers installed • Replacement springs, cables, rollers, handles, locks etc

Large Range of Domestic & Contract Carpets & Vinyls inc Design Tiles & Wood Effect Planks eg Karndean, Polyfloor Studio Floor etc

0800 093 6123 07947 779493

www.courtneygaragerepairs.co.uk

Æ Garden Services Skegness Landscapes Turfing, decking, patios, drives, fencing also grass and hedge cutting services available

Tel. 01205 871677 Mob. 07882 589501

• Cheap rates• Reliable service

Boston, Skegness and surrounding areas

Æ Home Maintenance

www.gleamingdomestic cleaningservices.co.uk

Æ Dressmakers

CALL

0845 676 9295

Classes and workshops available for all levels at our studio

Call Joann for further details on 01205 280276 VISI T US www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk Ever fancied, dressmaking, felting, knitting or crochet?

The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. PE22 7BQ

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Covering all over Lincolnshire 01754 899046 or 07746253765

JCS Maintenance

Driveways, Patios, fencing and drop access Are you in need of a bit of me time? New Year New You

Æ Stairlifts

NVQ Level 2 and fully insured

Jonathan Smith Civil Engineer

01205 350966 0778 576 4538 20 Rider Gardens, Fishtoft, Boston, Lincs, PE21 0BN

(01522) 500288 Stairlifts fitted from £495.00

Stairlift sales, rentals : new, reconditioned, second-hand. Straight or curved. Rapid fitting. Servicing, breakdowns and repairs.

Lifts bought for cash ; removed and/or relocated.

• Acorn • Brooks• Minivator• Meditech • Stannah Phone for prices www.ahminstallations.co.uk

15 years in business

• Newark; Unit 4, Old Great North Road. Sutton Trent NG23 6QS (01636) 821443 • Lincoln; Downtown, Moorland Centre. Tritton Road. Lincoln. LN6 7TN

LINCOLNSHIRES PREMIER LIVE THEATRE

March 2014

Friday March 7th @ 8.00

Sunday March 9th @ 7.30

Dirty Dusting

Comedy Tea House

Tickets £10.00 - over 18s only The COMEDY TEA HOUSE returns with another superb line up of top stand-up comedians from the comedy club circuit.

Come and let your hair down and have a really good laugh.

Strictly over 18s only.

Tickets £20.00 .

Early Bird: £18.50 Crissy Rock (BENIDORM) Pat Dunn ( EMMERDALE) and Lea Bell (SIX OF A KIND) together with Jason Jones (HEBBURN) come together in an hilarious comedy about OAP cleaners who start talking dirty and end up filthy rich. Three cleaning ladies past their sell-by date start up a telephone sex line! “The Telephone Belles- a Dirty Sex Line That Really Cleans Up”. This is a heart-warming, feel-good comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles and smiling everytime you answer the phone.

Featuring four stars from TV. Not to be missed.

For more information please visit www.blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk

Great fishing, peaceful breaks, and a quiet, relaxing get away

Westwood Lakes Fishing and Bait Shop

Our onsite store (right next to the lakes and lodges) has everything for the match and pleasure fisherman – all welcome!

Preston, Innovations, Daiwa, Korder, Drennan, Fox, Maver, Reive, Nash Live bait, pellets, boilies

On site Café open to the public Carvery on Wednesday and Sunday

12pm to closing Normal opening hours 7.30am-6.30pm

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SPRING DEAL % 10 bookings 0ff all over £200

made before 31 Mar 2014

Westwood Lakes sits in a beautiful and peaceful part of Lincolnshire, on the outskirts of the historical market town of Boston.

Westwood Lakes is surrounded by woodland and flower parks, provided by The Boston Woods Trust. The perfect setting for dog walkers, bird watchers, and ramblers

Phone bookings & enquiries please call

01205 724 162

enquiries@westwoodlakes.co.uk

Visit www.westwoodlakesbaitandtackleshop.co.uk or our ebay shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Westwoodlakes-01205724162

Open 7 days a week 7.30am – 5.30pm

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March Entertainment Guide

diary dates

clubs, groups & classes

What’s on Monday 9.30am, Babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, 07712452537 e-mail: boston@babyballet.co.uk www.babyballet.co.uk 9.30am - Teddies Tunes, Kirton Methodist Church. Music and crafts for the under fives and their families. Call 01205 367004 9.30am, 10.30am, 4.15pm and 7.30pm - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. Call 07737 064128 10am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - (excluding Bank Holidays) Conservative Club, 16 Main Ridge Boston. Contact Frances Taylor 01025 354320 10.15am, Music Bugs, Blackfriars Theatre, Boston, , 0844 578 1015, sarah@musicbugs. co.uk, www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.15-Babyballet, 3-5yrs, The Ridlington Centre, 07712452537 e-mail: boston@ babyballet.co.uk www.babyballet.co.uk Waiting List Please Register Interest 10.30am to 11.30am Parent & Baby Yoga, The Unitarian Meeting House, Spayne Road, Boston. Call Jayne 07805 039 099.

11.00- Babyballet, 6-18months, The Ridlington Centre, 07712452537 e-mail: boston@babyballet.co.uk www.babyballet.co.uk 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Short Health Walk (excluding Bank Holidays) Kirton Town Hall Station Rd Kirton. Contact Frances Taylor 01025 354320 2pm to 3pm Mindful Yoga for Beginners, The Unitarian Meeting House, Spayne Road, Boston. Call Jayne 07805 039 099.

5.00 - 9.00 pm: Children and Teen Ballet Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. Tel: 01205 352104 or visit www. ajdance.com 6 – 6:45pm - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Children’s beginners class, Boston High School, Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on 07710444662 7.00 - 7.45 pm: Ladies Belly Dance, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. Tel 01205 350479/07534 639325 or visit www.ajdance.com 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training and agility, Leverton. Call Nicki 01205 480869 7.30pm to 8.30pm Mindful Yoga for Beginners, Pensioner House, (behind Marks & Spencer) Boston. Call Jayne on 07805 039 099 7.30 – 8.45pm - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Adult class, Boston High School, Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on

07710444662 8.00 - 8.45 pm: Zumba, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. £3 per session. Tel 01205 350479/07534 639325 or visit www.ajdance.com 8.45 - 9.30 pm: BurleX Fitness AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. £3.50 per session. Tel 01205 350479/07534 639325 or visit www.ajdance.com Tuesday 10.00am – 4.00pm, Country Roads Quilters, Sibsey Village hall, Call 01205 750562 2.00pm – 4.00pm Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, Call 01205 751267 7.30pm - Salsa Class –£5, Conservative Club Boston, all levels catered for, Call Emma 01205 351680 9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Danny Flear Community Centre, Frieston. Music and crafts for the under fives and their families.

Call 01205 367004 10am - Short Health Walk - Noon Boston Library County Hall Boston. Contact Frances Taylor 010205 354320 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. Call Lyndis 01205 460558 12.30pm-3pm and 7.00pm Scrapbooking Workshop - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5.

Tel 01205 317955 4.45 - 7.45 pm: Children and Teen Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. Tel 01205 352104 or visit www. ajdance.com 7.00pm - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. Call 07737 064128 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes.

The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. www. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk or call Joann 01205 280276 for details.

7.45 - 8.30 pm: Adult Tap Dancing Class at AJ Dance. Tel 01205 352104 or visit www.ajdance.com Wednesday Market Day – Louth and Boston 9.30am - Teddies Tunes, St Thomas’s Church Hall Boston, music and crafts for the under fives and their families. Call 01205 367004 9.30am - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. Call 07737 064128 10.00am – 11.00am - Pilates, Sibsey Village Hall, Call 01205 354509 or 07702520684 10.00am-12.30pm - Crafts With a Cuppa – R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston

Sunday8 March, 7.30pm Boston Sinfonia Concert, Haven High Academy, Boston, 01205 355366, www.bostonsinfonia.org.uk 5 March 7 - 9 p.m, Boston Art Group, Centenary Church Hall, 01205 760672

PE21 8XF, £5. Tel 01205 317955 10:30am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - Zion Methodist Church Brothertoft Road Boston. Contact Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30am - Ladies Salsa Class – Nr Pilgrim, Boston. Call 07737 064128 Free Live Music with Pete Wray – Every other Wednesday, Drill Hall, Lincoln 01522 873834 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. Call Lyndis 01205 460558 2pm - 3:30pm - Short Health Walk Mayfields Broadfield Lane Boston. Contact Frances Taylor 01025 354320 5.00 - 9.15 pm: Teen and Adult Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston.

Tel 01205 352104 or visit www.ajdance. com 6.30pm – 10.00pm - Womens Institute, Sibsey Village Hall, Call 01205 750562 7.00pm - 9.00pm Knitting & Crochet Class for all levels. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. www.thedesignstudio. vpweb.co.uk or call Joann 01205 280276 for details. Every last Wednesday in the month 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training, Eastville.

Call Nicki 01205 480869 8.00pm-11.00pm - Social Club for Divorced, Separated and Widowed – Queen of Spades, Wellington Road, Boston, Tel 07842 543499 Thursday 9.30am - Teddies Tunes - Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston.

Music and crafts for the under fives and their families. Call 01205 367004 10am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk Swineshead Church Hall Market Place Swineshead Contact Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.00am-12.30am - Scrapbooking Workshop - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. Tel 01205 317955 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Ceramics, Oil and Pastel 1pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton.

Call Lyndis 01205 460558 12.00pm - 3.00pm Knitting & Craft Club. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. Call Joyce on 01205 280276 for details.

1:30pm - 3:30pm - Short Health Walk St Thomas Church Hall London Road Boston Contact Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Caring Companions Boston and District, POP-IN, Pensioners Hall behind Marks and Spencer, Tel: Jenny on 01205 280717 or Alan at 01205871465.

6.15pm - Line Dancing – Nr Pilgrim,

6 March 1- 3pm, Boston Art Group workshop, Wings Meadow, Boston. 01205 760672 12 March 7-9pm, Boston Art Group workshop, Centenary Church Hall, 01205 760672 13 March 1 - 3pm, Boston Art Group

Boston. Call 07737 064128 6.30pm – 7.30pm Weight Watchers, Community Church Hall, Fishtoft.

6.30pm – 8.30pm - Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, Call 01205 751267 7.00pm to 9.00pm, SOLO Classical Guitar Ensemble, (monthly), 6 Market Street, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7SF. 01205 355656 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk or call Joann 01205 280276 for details.

7.15pm - Fitness Fusion Class – Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston.

Call 07737 064128 7.30 - 8.15 pm: BurleX Fitness, Tel 01205 350479/07534 639325 or visit www.ajdance.com 8.15 - 9.00 pm: Zumba, Tel 01205 350479/07534 639325 or visit www.ajdance.com 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. Call 01205 367004 10.00am - 2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt, Boston www. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk, Tel: 01205 280276 10am-1pm - New Horizons – for people with mental health problems.

Methodist Church, St Leonards Drive, Chapel St Leonards. Call 07901 611256 10am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - Boston Sports and Social Club Fishtoft Road Boston. Contact Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1.15pm- Babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, 07712452537 e-mail: boston@babyballet.co.uk www.babyballet.co.uk 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Short Health Walk - Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane Old Leake Contact Frances Taylor 01025 354320 1.30pm – 3.30pm - Line-dancing, The Ridlington Rooms 4.30 - 9.00 pm: Belly Dancing and Musical Theatre Classes, Tel 01205 352104 or visit www.ajdance.com 7.00pm – 8.30pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre Call 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. Call 07737 064128

workshop, Wings Meadow Boston, 01205 760672 19 March 7-9pm, Boston Art Group Demonstration by Lyn Norris, Centenary Church Hall, 01205 760672 20 March 1-3pm, Boston Art Group workshop,

7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre, Call 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. Call 07737 064128 7.30pm, Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park Avenue, Sutterton. 01205 460459 Saturday Saturday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm: Children’s Dance classes, Tel: 01205 352104 or visit www.ajdance.com Wedding First Dance Classes – Times to be arranged. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. Call 07737064128 for more details 10am – babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, 07712452537 e-mail: boston@babyballet.co.uk www.babyballet.co.uk 10.00am - 4.00pm Felting. Felting demonstrations & workshops. Antons Gowt, Boston. www.thedesignstudio. vpweb.co.uk. Tel 01205 280276. Every first Saturday in the month.

10.30am – 11.30am - Go-Ride Cycling for 4 - 14 years olds, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Rosebery Avenue, Boston, 07507 291912, www.bostonwheelerscc.org.uk/ goride.htm 10.45am – babyballet, 3yrs, babyballet Tots Tap 3yrs+ The Ridlington Centre, 07712452537 e-mail: boston@babyballet. co.uk www.babyballet.co.uk 11.00am – babyballet, 3-5yrs, The Ridlington Centre, 07712452537 e-mail: boston@babyballet.co.uk www.babyballet.co.uk 6.30pm – 11.30pm - Line Dancing, Sibsey Village Hall, Call 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. Call 07737 064128 Sunday Fitness Shred Class – Mixture of training level 1, Nr Pilgrim, Boston. Call 07737 064128 2pm Sarber Dog Training, Antons Gowt. Call Nicki 01205 480869 6.30pm - Dance Classes – Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Rueda. Upstairs White Hart Hotel. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners. Call 07737 064128

Wings Meadow Boston contact 01205 760672 26 March 7-9pm, Boston Art Group workshop, Centenary Church Hall, 01205 760672 27 March 1-3pm Boston Art Group workshop, Wings Meadow, Boston contact 01205 760672

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