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Peters Notes
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Community Policing Update
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Festival of Learning
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Focus on Skegness
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Focus on Woodhall Spa
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Caravan and Camping Guide
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Security Guide
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Home Project
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Grow Your Own
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Items for Sale
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Handy Contacts
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What’s On
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Here we are at the beginning of Summer and all the anticipation for what the weather will be like is building up. May is always an exciting month locally, we have all the flower festivals at the churches as well as the two bank holidays, book-ending the month. What do you do the make the most of the bank holidays? For me I pack up the car and head to the seaside – there’s nothing better than a sea breeze, sand between your toes and a bag of fish and chips to finish the day. In this issue we are trying to inspire you to get at one with the outdoors and go camping! See our guide on page 27. With sunshine come gardening and we are hoping to get the green fingered amongst you out into the garden and growing your own, find out more on page 32. If you fancy going further afield this month why not visit Wodhall Spa or Skegness? We have more information on both towns in this issue. You may remember last month that I told you about my wedding plans? This month my focus has been on boxes, yes boxes as we have moved house. They say moving house, organising weddings and setting up a business can be some of the most stressful things to do in life and I am packing all three into 12 months, roll on June and my holiday! Our new home needs a few projects and I am pleased to be supporting local tradesmen with the work, I will keep you updated on my progress. If you would like to get in touch then please email editor@simplyspalding.co.uk or call me on 0845 676 9295; we always appreciate your feedback and questions.
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Councillors call for town centre drinks ban Mark Simmonds Visits Boston Manufacturer
- MP for Boston & Skegness Takes a Factory Tour Europe’s leading producer of remanufactured ink and toner cartridges, Boston based company, Dynamic Cassette International (DCi), was this week delighted to receive a visit from Boston and Skegness MP, Mr Mark Simmonds. On Thursday 27th March, Mark visited DCi’s impressive 32000m2 purpose built site at Marsh Lane Industrial Estate. Touring the entire factory, Mark saw how first-hand how every process is managed at the company’s site in Boston: from research and development, manufacturing and ink formulation, to packaging design and production. Importantly, Mark spent some time with DCi’s collection’s arm, The Recycling Factory (TRF), understanding how the company works with charities and businesses to collect and recycle over 8 million empty ink, laser toner cartridges and mobile phones each year which would otherwise go to landfill. Paul Needham, Operations Manager for DCi, explains what a visit from the company’s local MP means to DCi: ‘As an independent British manufacturer we are extremely proud of our achievements and contribution to the local community. With over 300 full-time staff, we are proud to offer local people long-term employment and career prospects. We are delighted that Mark wanted to visit our factory, seeing how we work and discussing our plans for expansion and the issues we face for future development.’ DCi has the current capacity to produce in excess of 2.5 million recycled ink cartridges and 100,000 toners per month, sold under their leading Jet Tec brand. Since its inception in 2005, TRF has raised in excess of £3.3 million for charities worldwide.
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A complete ban on drinking all alcohol in the town centre and Central Park may now be the only solution to disgusting anti-social behaviour. That’s the opinion of councillors who say they are at their wit’s end. Responding to a recent flurry of complaints about drunkenness and urinating in public Cllr Yvonne Gunter, portfolio holder for parks and open spaces, said: “We have tried everything else – polite notices, warning notices, threats, face-to-face confrontation, reduction of corners they can hide away in, lowering the height of shrubs – but nothing has worked. I am at my wit’s end. “People are right to complain, but I really do think the only solution will be to completely ban drinking alcohol in the town centre and the park. If it’s illegal then firmer action can be taken against those who choose to flout the law.” Ward councillors Carol Taylor
and Mary Wright agreed. Cllr Taylor said: “If it means people cannot then enjoy a bottle with a picnic lunch in the park than that will have to be a price worth paying to stop these disgusting activities. The sad fact is that this kind of antisocial behaviour is committed by people who are drunk and have full bladders. It is also sad that they have nothing better to do with themselves than consume vast quantities of alcohol in public.” Cllr Mary Wright added: “It cannot be said that there are not public toilets available. There are public toilets immediately outside the park gates but people in drink and with full bladders urinate anywhere they please, in broad daylight.” The current Drinking in Public Places Order (DPPO), introduced to help control drinking of alcohol in public places in certain circumstances, is being repealed. It never was a ban and was
related to alcohol consumption in connection with anti-social behaviour. New rules are being introduced and Boston Borough Council is consulting in order to plot a way forwards. Cllr Gunter said it was not really the job of the council’s parks staff to act as police, although they did confront people behaving indecently and were often met with abuse and threats of violence for their trouble. She said they really cared about the park and it was disheartening for them to arrive for work in the morning to have to clear up overnight debris left behind by those who climbed the fence and got in after the gates had been locked at the end of the day. Inspector Jim Manning, Boston Community Policing Inspector, said: “Until a decision is taken to replace the DPPO we will continue to enforce it and dedicate patrols to it during the warmer months and ensure that it is robustly enforced.”
Boston & Spalding Slimmers celebrate 23 groups of big-hearted slimmers from Boston & Spalding are celebrating losing a huge amount of weight between them and raising money as part of a sponsored slim for various local causes Members of these Slimming World groups have taken part in a national campaign called Slim for Good running across all 11,000 Slimming World groups in the UK and Ireland. The aim of the six week drive, which kicked off on February 24th, was to help people to lose weight and improve their health while raising money for a good cause in their local area. Jenny Gardner who manage’s the team of Consultants of these groups says the Slim for Good campaign gave all members of the group an added incentive to achieve their weight-loss dreams: At Slimming World we pride ourselves on the care and support we give each other to lose weight – we’re known as the club with the big heart – so when members started talking about raising money for local community causes and what we could all do together, there really was no stopping us. I’m so proud of what the members in the groups have achieved during the last six weeks.”
Jenny hopes all the group’s successes will inspire other people in the local community to lose weight and improve their health too. S/he says: “Six weeks doesn’t sound like a long time, but in that period I’ve seen so many changes, people losing weight, feeling happier and healthier than ever, and their confidence increasing. And the really great thing is that as they’ve lost weight the Slimming World way, they’ve achieved all this without ever going hungry or feeling deprived.” Anyone wanting to join any of the local groups are welcome to come along or they can call Jenny on 01205 310173 for more information.
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Willoughby Road allotments Gold again for Boston High School After months of preparation, Boston College’s annual sporting competition ‘The Games’, came to a head and saw the top 40 local young sporting superstars battle it out for the Grand Champion title. ‘The Games’ is an inter-school sporting competition involving 10 secondary schools from around the county competing against each other in a variety of practical and theory based sporting activities. The top 2 boys and 2 girls from each school were determined at heats back in December last year, and these finalists then came together to compete for individual titles as well as the coveted ‘Target Team Award’, awarded to the overall winning school. As the final was held at the recently refurbished Peter Paine Performance Centre, theory based sporting activities were introduced taking place in the College’s sport science lads, alongside the more traditional practical sporting activities. The event also utilised the centres new gym for chest presses, and sports hall for speed races. Boston College Sport students were coaching the visiting students earning them accredited sports certification towards their course and valuable experience that they can use in their future careers. Level 3 Sports Student Georgina Haslam said, “Being a Games leader is fun. I’ve meet loads of new people and it has definitely helped improve my confidence.” After an action packed day, the scores were counted up and the big announcement of who was taking home the title was made. For an amazing fourth year running ‘The Target Team Award’ was presented at Boston High School. Collecting the winning trophy from Martyn Bunce, Assistant Manager of Boston United Football Club, were team members Oliver Balsom, Frances Nuttell and Laura Hardy To top off a great day of competitive sports, the students also got the chance to have their selfie with the Barclays Premier League Trophy, which was visiting Peter Paine as a way of Barclays saying thank-you for the centre being a ‘Barclays Space for Sports’.
With plots now cleared and dug and everything looking clean and tidy Willoughby Road allotment holders invited children to help them prepare for National Gardening Week by helping set up a wild flower bed. Paul Collingwood and Angela Evans invited pupils from Boston West Academy to scatter wildflower and poppy seeds to also mark the centenary of the First World War. They were joined by Cllr Yvonne Gunter, Boston Borough Council’s portfolio holder for parks and open spaces and Alison Fairman, Chairman of Boston in Bloom steering committee. The patch was cleared by Angela, who decided to create this area for NGW (April 14 to 20 ) and to promote Britain in Bloom in association with the Royal Horticultural Society’s 50th anniversary. The allotment holders are focusing on transforming areas of derelict land into
green spaces. Paul said that during the growing season there is often a surplus amount of produce which the allotment holders donate to the Centenary Church for their meals and also The Salvation Army. Above: Park Academy children at Willoughby Road allotments with Angela Evans, Paul Collingwood, Cllr Yvonne Gunter and Alison Fairman
LOVEHAIR and beau belle This stylish modern salon has just celebrated it’s first year if business , having enjoyed a busy first year the team are looking forward to the future . Sonja , the salon owner, has be a hairstylist in boston for the last 12 year , she is passionate about her work and loves everything about hair having trained at Vidal Sassoon salons in London and Miami Julia has worked with Sonja as a stylist for 9years , she is very creative with amazing put up skills which compliment her great colouring and cutting . Becky has 5 years experience and is very knowledgable and up to date with all the fashion
trends , her colour work is amazing Julia and Becky are both qualified in applying extensions which is a very popular service in the salon Lucinda is the owner of beau belle the beauty side of the salon , she has a beautiful room that compliments her treatments in offer , including a luxury pedicure chair , shellac manicures and caci non surgical facelift facials to name a few Alicja Danielle and Conner make up the team and we welcome you to visit us for a relaxed friendly professional experience .
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Notes Local Contacts Medical Greyfriars Surgery .............................................01205 311133 Kirton Medical Centre ......................................01205 722437 Liquorpond Surgery ........................................ 01205 362763 Parkside Surgery.................................................01205 365881 The Medical Centre............................................01205 870666 The Rural Medical Practice..............................01780 550251 Pilgrim Hospital...................................................01205 364801 Ramsay Health Care Boston West Hospital........................................01205 591860 Westside Surgery ..............................................01205 362556 Stuart House Surgery .......................................01205 362173
Entertainment Blackfriars Theatre..............................................012053 63108 Blackfriars Art Centre ...................................... 01205 363075 Savoy Cinema West End ................................. 01205 363634 Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex ................. 01205 363483
Dentists Boston Clinic ...................................................... 01205 365758 Boston Dental Care .......................................... 01205 364993 Dental Practice .................................................. 01205 365870 Kirton Dental Centre ....................................... 01205 722437 Holland House Dental Surgery..................... 01205 362310
Vets Marshlands Veterinary Centre.......................01205 363073 Alistair J Mitchell ............................................... 01205 366872 Elwood & Briggs Veterinary Surgery ��������� 01205 722696 Pilgrim .................................................................. 01205 366872
Travel National Rail Enquiries ...................................... 0800 404090 Traveline ............................................................ 0871 200 22 33
Utilities Electricity Emergency ....................................... 0800 404090 Gas Energy ............................................................ 0800 111999
General Boston Police Station ...................................... 01205 366222 Boston Borough Council ................................ 01205 314200 Post Office ......................................................... 08457 22 33 44 Citizens Advice Bureau .................................. 08444 111 444 Childline ...................................................................... 0800 1111 Boston Library.................................................... 01522 782010 Registration of Births ...................................... 01522 782244 6 | www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON
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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 The Government minister tasked with managing flooding in Somerset has been to Lincolnshire to take back with him an example of best practise. Owen Patterson MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs attended a meeting of the Lincolnshire Flood Risk and Drainage Management Partnership Framework, upon which I represent Boston Borough Council. This is a unique organisation which involves all the county agencies in joined-up thinking to deal with issues around fluvial and sea flooding and drainage in general. It is the only group of its kind in the country and we are recognised as having some expertise because of the low-lying geography of large parts of Lincolnshire, especially the Fens, where parts are below sea level and there is land reclaimed from the sea where constant controls ensure these areas remain dry. The internal drainage boards, in particular, together with the Environment Agency, are important partners in protecting residential and commercial areas as well as agricultural areas which have national food security importance. It is the second time recently that Mr Patterson has been to Lincolnshire. He was in Boston just after the December floods when I accompanied him on a tour of the flood-hit areas. He was very complimentary then about the way in which the borough council was dealing with the clean-up operation and now he has returned to the issues in Somerset having seen how our partnership of all councils, drainage boards, the EA, the water companies and Natural England, led by Lincolnshire County Council, works successfully together. Two recent events spell good financial news for the borough. More cash for Boston to cope with the flood has been pledged from the Government and cash from the sale of the Assembly Rooms will soon be converted into bricks and mortar – an investment which will save money. Boston Borough Council is to receive another £205,000 from Government, bringing the total now made available to help local people affected by the December flood to more than £4 million – the most awarded to any flood-affected area in the country. The awards to Boston followed a very constructive meeting that I, the council’s chief executive and MP Mark Simmonds had with Brandon Lewis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for
Communities and Local Government. It reflects quite rightly the numbers of residential and business properties affected by the flood of December 5. The council is now putting together a special team to administer the different flood funds being made available to it by the Government in order that the money can be put to best use as quickly as possible. The council had already been informed by Government that it would receive £320,000 to help businesses. Now a further £200,000 has been earmarked for Boston to administer business support funding for businesses which have suffered significant loss of trade because of the flood. The council has already written to all businesses affected by the flood so they can be considered for business rates relief. If you are a business in the borough impacted by the flood and have not received a letter and application form from the council about this please do not delay. Contact Business Rates on 01205 314413 for an application form. All 590 flood affected homes and 105 businesses will also qualify for up to £5,000 each to help pay for work to make properties more flood resistant. There will also be £397,000 to help with the cost of recovery from flood damage Residents whose homes were flooded are also now being considered by the council for eligibility for council tax relief. We also gained, at the meeting with Brandon Lewis, agreement for talks with the Office for National Statistics to discuss Boston’s growing population. A more accurate assessment of our population is key to increased funding from Government for services we provide. Planning permission has now been granted for the council’s new depot at St John’s Lorry Park. This will see our environmental services operation, mainly refuse collection, move from our rented depot in Fen Road to land we own. We will be using the funds raised from the sale of the Assembly Rooms to develop our new depot, generating annual full-year savings of more than £100,000. The Assembly Rooms were subsidised when in council ownership and so using money from the sale of a venture which cost us to finance a venture which will save substantial amounts every year has to make good sense. Construction work will begin early in April with an expected completion in June, 2014. Work is underway to transform the way customer care is provided for depot activities including refuse, street cleansing and grounds maintenance.
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By Susan Richardson, Boston Library
Adult choice
Junior choice
The Shopkeeper’s Daughter by Lily Baxter
The Child’s Elephant by Rachel Campbell-Johnston
Family saga books have long been popular with library customers and Lily Baxter’s The Shopkeeper’s Daughter carries on that long tradition. It is 1944 and Ginnie Travis is working in her father’s furniture store in East London when bombing raids worsen and she is sent with her sister Shirley to stay with an aunt in Shropshire. There Ginnie embarks on a doomed love affair and eventually has to fight her hardest to save all she holds near and dear. Lily Baxter has written a number of books set in World War II and all of them have feisty women leading characters. This is a book to enjoy and remember.
Voting in the Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Awards carries on this month with a short list of 10 exciting and enthralling titles in the 9 to 11year and 12 to 14 year categories. The Child’s Elephant is one of the chosen books in the 12-14 year category making it suitable for young teenagers. When a baby elephant is orphaned on the African savannah, Bat a young herdsboy takes her home and cares for her. His family realise she cannot stay with them as the call of the wild will always be strong but they cannot realise what an important role she will play in Bat’s life. This is a grown up story of life in a dangerous region. If you wish to read the shortlisted books and vote for your favourite, ask at the library or go to the library website www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/libraries
Your Online Library Boston Library opening hours are changing from Tuesday 6th May 2014 to:
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For more information visit us in County Hall, telephone 01522 782010 (charged at local rate) or log on to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/libraries .
➤ Boston Library: Mondays - 9am to 7pm Tuesdays - 9am to 7pm Wednesday - 9am to 6pm Thursdays - 9am to 6pm Fridays - 9am to 6pm Saturdays - 9am to 4pm ➤ Telephone 01522 782010 (charged at local rate) or log on to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/libraries.
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- KNOW s y a d i l your rights Ho by Stuart Hellon
Spring is here at last! The sun is shining (maybe!), birds are tweeting, lambs are skipping … and Bank Holiday season is here again! There are four bank holidays during April and May. Many working people are confused about their holiday entitlement, so here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
My employer wants me to work on Bank Holidays. Doesn’t the law say that he has to give me a day off? Sorry, no. Although many workers are given time off work on bank and public holidays, your employer is not required by law to allow you time off on these days.
My boss said I can have the day off but he won’t pay me. Is this right? You do not automatically have the right to paid time off on a Bank Holiday, but you should check your contract of employment. If your contract says you have the right to time off work on bank and public holidays it should also say whether this time off will be paid or not.
So how much holiday can I have? Although there are some exceptions, most workers have the right to take 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday from work. This is called statutory holiday.
To work out how many days paid statutory holiday you can take a year, you need to multiply 5.6 by the number of days you work in a week. For example: • if you work a five-day week, you are entitled to 28 days’ paid holiday a year (5.6 X 5). • if you work 2.5 days a week, you are entitled to 14 days’ paid holiday a year (5.6 X 2.5). The maximum amount of statutory paid holiday you can be entitled to is 28 days in one leave year. This applies even if you work more than five days a week.
If I have a paid day off on a Bank Holiday does this use up some of my holiday entitlement? If your employer gives you bank or public holidays off, they will count towards your statutory holiday unless your employment contract specifically says that you get bank or public holidays on top of your statutory holiday. If you have a problem with holiday pay or anything else to do with your employment, you can get advice from Boston Citizens Advice Bureau using the details below. You can also contact the Pay and Work Rights Helpline on 0800 917 2368. This service is free and confidential and advice is available in over 100 languages.
Citizens Advice Bureau give free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to help you solve your problems
Boston Citizens Advice Bureau : Community Hub in Chantry House, 3 Lincoln Lane, Boston, PE21 8RU Monday to Wednesday 9.00 – 5.00, Thursday 9.30 – 5.00 and Friday 9.00 – 4.45. Same-day appointments subject to availability
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It is the end of the financial year for Lincolnshire Police and it is at this time we scrutinise the performance of the force over the last 12 months PCSO Nicole Page 07825 725319
Sergeant Fran Horrard – West Rural and East Rural
PCSO Paul Lote 07825 100403
Sergeant Mel Doko – Town West and Town East
Community Beat Manager: Martyn Chambers 07825 862392
Sergeant Gary Joynes – Town Centre
PCSO Jacqueline Smith 07939 312737
Community Beat Manager: PC 1132 Martin Appleby 07500 920446
PCSO Alan Horry 07939 885499
PCSO John Thornton 07944 776733
Community Beat Manager: PC 1330 Adrian Smith
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Community Beat Manager: PC Andy Heath 07920 294295
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am pleased to report that Boston in this period had one of the highest detection rates in the whole force showing that we detected 39.2% of all crimes reported to us. This high level of detection is a credit the all the Boston officers who work hard and who focus on the crimes and the offenders that do the most harm. This ethos is best demonstrated by the reduction in house burglaries of 25% in the last year and a detection rate of 55% for all violent crime. This week we will be re- launching Operation Dakota which is an initiative targeting anti-social behaviour caused by drinking in the street. Under the powers of the Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) anybody who is drinking in the street and displaying, or likely to display anti-social behaviour can be ordered by a Police Officer to surrender their alcohol and if they fail to do so, they commit an offence for which they can be arrested. This is not an outright ban on drinking in the street! A person may drink in the street providing they do not act or are not likely to act in an antisocial way. I know there are many people in the town who would like this to be an outright ban and so I am working with the council to bring in new legislation that would achieve this. The government
are replacing the DPPO with new legislation called a Community Protection Order which should come into law later on this year. At this stage the Borough Council have put this out to public consultation so you can all have your say on whether this legislation should be brought in. I have recently had talks with representative from the Lithuanian and Latvian community and was impressed by their commitment to the town and their communities. My team and I will be looking at ways to work with other agencies to combat the exploitation that people from these communities experience from unscrupulous employers, gang masters and landlords. We have also launched Operation Cyclone which is a crackdown on theft of pedal cycles which sees officers actively stopping and checking suspicious person on pedal cycles. Recently one of my officers stopped a person on a bike and checks revealed that it had been stolen from a burglary in the town and this month alone we have returned six stolen bicycles to their rightful owners. The May Fair is due in the next few weeks and plans are in place to ensure it passes off peacefully and without incident so it can be enjoyed by all who attend it. So I hope in my next article I will be able write about the great success we all hope it to be.
“This week we will be re- launching Operation Dakota which is an initiative targeting anti-social behaviour caused by drinking in the street.”
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2014 Festival of Learning ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN
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The 2014 Festival of Learning invites individuals, families, communities and workplaces to celebrate and take part in learning
here are many opportunities for you to discover something new and celebrate the transformational power of learning. Thousands of organisations will be holding events demonstrating the learning opportunities that they provide, attracting new learners and inspiring adults to discover how learning can transform lives. Throughout May and June, in the run up to Adult Learners’ Week, events will be taking place both locally and nationally to inspire you to try something new. We detail some of these below.
than 80,000 young people attended to be inspired by opportunities available to them in further education, skills and Apprenticeships. The Edge Foundation is a premier sponsor alongside City & Guilds and Premier Colleges.
Museums at Night VQ (Vocational Qualifications) Day VQ Day celebrates vocational achievement and the benefits of practical, technical and vocational learning, This year, VQ Day is 4th June. Funding available for schools, colleges and learning providers to help celebrate vocational learning. The Edge Foundation is joining forces with The Skills Show to help students understand more about vocational qualifications and get the edge for their future careers. Education providers will be holding ‘Have a Go’ activities. These will be hands-on ‘bite-size’ tasters of a skill which give an introduction to possible careers that students might not have previously considered. Schools, colleges and learning providers will be holding events on and around VQ Day. There will also be the opportunity to take part in The Skills Show local programme, also taking place across the UK. Jan Hodges, CEO of the Edge Foundation: “VQ Day is about celebrating learning by doing and there is no better way to see this in practice than within the colleges, schools and learning providers that champion it”. The Skills Show inspires young people about vocational education, skills and careers through a series of interactive events. The main event takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from 13th-15th November and last year more 14 | www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON
Learning at Work Week 19th-25th May 2014 Learning at Work Week is an annual awareness campaign organised by the Campaign for Learning since 1999. It aims to put the spotlight on the importance and benefits of learning and development. Each year, thousands of organisations take part in the Week and run vibrant campaigns and activities which engage employees across their businesses in development and promote positive messages about learning. Many companies use the Week as a catalyst for change providing an opportunity to ‘rebrand’ or refresh learning and development, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to staff development and celebrating learning that takes place all year round. The activities that companies run range from non-work related and interest-led activities through award ceremonies to business focused sessions. Learning at Work Week offers an opportunity to promote and deliver these in a way that is fresh, exciting and engaging. You can take part in LAW Week as a learner, workplace, learning provider, ULR or learning champion. Last year, thousands of organisations took part. Companies that have taken part in previous years include WH Smith, Warburtons, American Express, Prudential and BSkyB.
Museums at Night, which explodes into life from 15th-17th May, is an annual UK-wide festival which seeks to encourage visitors into museums, galleries and heritage sites by throwing their doors open after hours and putting on special evening events. There really is something for everyone here as events held at museums up and down the country are varied and not necessarily tied to what the museums are best known for.
Past events have included: A recreated air battle Build a beehive Make a clay or mosaic tile, or patchwork quilt square, for a community project Try Roman skills e.g. writing on wax tablets Go on military manoeuvres after dark with former soldiers Silent disco on light-up dance floor Firing historic guns, cannon and mortars Dissection night / learn surgical suturing / amputations Paranormal investigation Young Chefs challenge Community-made short films projected on to building Nature walks discovering moths and bats / learning to use bat detectors For more information on all of these events please visit www.alw.org.uk
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Focus on Skegness
Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside... ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN
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Whether you’re looking for a fun day out, a weekend away or summer staycation, Skegness has something for everyone
ith its award-winning sandy beaches, amusements, bars, clubs, theatres and fairground rides there’s no doubt the coastal town is a great destination for young and old - making it one of the most popular in the country. Described by Lonely Planet’s Great Britain guide as ‘everything you could want in a seaside resort’, Skegness has an abundance of holiday accommodation to suit all budgets and needs throughout the summer season and beyond. As well as being the birthplace of Butlins’ holiday camps, the town also has a pier where visitors can enjoy ten-pin bowling and Laserquest plus the Lucky Strike seafront entertainment complex, where there’s indoor crazy golf, restaurants, adventure play area, milkshake bar and more all spread over three floors. While Fantasy Island is Europe’s largest seven day market with 220 stalls indoor and outdoor. The venue also boasts 24 thrill-seeking rides, the Pyramid Family Entertainment Centre plus bars, a food court, Scallywags Showbar, Castaways Bar and a Value for Money Family Carvery. Other landmarks include the Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower, built in 1898-99 to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond
Jubilee and the Tower Gardens beyond. Skegness holds an annual carnival in August, including a week-long program of events throughout the town, and since summer 2009 it has also been home to a music, art and cultural event - the SO Festival - which coincides with a switch-on of seafront illuminations. The Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve lies two miles south of Skegness town centre and is a great place to see Lincolnshire’s wild coast. Made up of 430 hectares of sandy and muddy seashores, sand dunes, saltmarshes and freshwater habitats it is home to variety of wildlife, making it a tranquil place to unwind.
Skegness’ 1,843ft (562m) pier was opened on Whit Monday in 1881 at a cost of £20,840, and at the time was the fourth longest in England. It was T-shaped with a saloon/concert hall located at the pier head, while steamboat trips ran to The Wash and Hunstanton in Norfolk until 1910. In 1919 the structure was damaged by a drifting ship and it took 20 years to raise the money to full y repair it. The pier was closed during World War Two until 1948, with parts of the decking removed as part of anti-invasion policies. Adverse weather saw the structure severely damaged during the 1953 East Coast Floods and again in January 1978. Today Skegness Pier is just 387 feet (118m) long, with no evidence remaining of the old pier head, but nevertheless it remains a major landmark along the beach.
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e’s a man who is passionate about what he does and believes that businesses in Boston should give something back to the community. But we should really start at the beginning. A keen fisherman, Alan’s dream of owning his own fishing lake came true in 2006 and over the following years he has grown the site developed into a successful holiday location with four fishing lakes, 24 luxury holiday lodges, a restaurant and one of Lincolnshire’s biggest Tackle and Bait shops. Originally set up as a small bait and tackle shop to provide a service for guests’ requirements, it has now grown and developed to stock all major brands and has a section especially dedicated to the carp and course angler. The shop is managed by Alex Bates, former England Under 22 international match angler who has a wealth of experience and advice for both the keen match angler and the complete beginner! On top of all the fishing, Westwood Lakes is surrounded by woodland and flower parks, provided by The Boston Woods Trust. It really is the perfect setting for dog walkers, bird watchers, and ramblers. The staff at Westwood are always listening to the feedback their customers provide and as a result Alan has recently expanded by 10 acres and added three new fishing lakes. He explains: “It’s all about demand. They spoke, we listened. We found ourselves in the situation where locals wanted to fish and we just didn’t have the capacity. I firmly believe that local people should be able to turn up and fish on the weekends or whenever and that’s the reason we expanded. We’re at the point now where we should be able to accommodate everyone who comes here hoping to fish.”With a laugh, he adds: “And let’s face it, it’s a foolish man who doesn’t listen to his customers!” Whilst fishing is his bread and butter, Alan is equally as proud of the other facilities the Lakes
“We’re planning to build a social club so there will be a place for people to relax in the evenings.”
A special thanks to Boston Borough Council and the Woodlands Trust for their continued support
For more information you can visit www.westwoodlakes.co.uk or call 01205 724162 but, as Alan will tell you, the best thing to do is pay a visit and experience it for yourself!
Follow the brown tourist signs from the A16 or the A52 past Oldrids Downtown, down West End Road and on to Five House Lane.
has to offer. Firstly it’s a wonderful place to come and walk the dog. The wildlife is so varied and plentiful that people enjoy their hobbies here such as bird watching and oil painting. Add to that the ramblers and soon you find that there are people here for any reason but fishing! You will also find events linked to charities, with Westwood Lakes recently helping to raise money for the Salvation Army, the Butterfly Hospice and the Royal British Legion. It’s all part of the giving back that Alan is so adamant about. With such a rapid expansion is there anything on the cards for the future? “Absolutely!” says Alan. “We’re planning to build a social club so there will be a place for people to relax in the evenings. It will be a fantastic venue for parties and functions. I’m also looking at building a timber outhouse for the dog walkers and we’re hoping to offer a weekly hog-roast at the café and the installation of a pizza oven will allow you to create your own pizza to be cooked while you wait!”
Perhaps the best reason for a non-fishing visit is to try the food and drink at the café. The Fisherman’s Rest is a 48 seater and is open from 8am Monday to Friday and 7.30am at the weekends. If offers a full daytime menu including sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes and burgers. Also on sale is a wide range of confectionery, cakes and ice creams along with a selection of hot and cold drinks. There is also a licensed bar. The café has a superb a la carte menu with a wide variety of meals available from the renowned all day breakfast, one of the best in Lincolnshire, to a 24oz Rib Eye steak. Please call to book a table, 8.30pm last orders through the summer.
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Focus on Woodhall Spa
Woodhall’s silver screen ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN
When it comes to watching the latest blockbusters, if atmosphere and surroundings are as important as the film itself, then Woodhall Spa’s historic cinema is just the ticket “The Kinema is believed to be the only full-time cinema in the UK still using rear projection.”
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elieved to be the only fully functioning cinema in the UK to employ back projection, The Kinema in the Woods, dates from the 19th century, when it started life as a sports and entertainment pavilion. Set in the grounds of the Victoria Hotel overlooking tennis courts, croquet lawns and gardens, the two site’s association came to an end when the hotel burnt down on Easter Sunday in 1920. Two years later Sir Archibald and Lady Weigall bought the ruins including the sports pavilion and, with the assistance of Captain Carleton Cole Allport, transformed the latter into a cinema which opened to the public on September 11, 1922. The first film to be shown at 7pm that night was supposed to be The Lion Eaters, however the film failed to arrive and a Charlie Chaplin picture was screened instead. Due to the roof trusses in the building, which are too low for an image to be projected from the back of the auditorium, films in Screen One are projected from behind the screen and on to a mirror to flip the image. This is then shown on the back of the screen. The Kinema is believed to be the only fulltime cinema in the UK still using rear projection. Most of the auditorium was fitted with tip-up seats, while the front six rows were deck chairs. These were much sought after and were priced at 1s 6d, with other seats ranging from 1s 3d to 6d. The deck chairs remained in The Kinema until 1953. The first sound projector was installed in 1928 and was replaced 50 years later by two electronically
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“In June 1987 a Compton Kinestra organ was installed. It is still situated in Screen One and is played by resident organist Alan Underwood during the intervals...” controlled projectors. Major Allport ran the cinema for more than 50 years, until 1973 when it was taken over by present owner James Green. In June 1987 a Compton Kinestra organ was installed. It is still situated in Screen One and is played by resident organist Alan Underwood during the intervals of the films showing in the main screen every Saturday night. Kinema Two - a 92-seat auditorium - was opened in July 1994 with a screening of Four Weddings and A Funeral. * The Kinema in the Woods is open seven evenings a week with matinee showings on Saturdays, Sundays and during the school holidays. Prices are - adults (15 and over) £6.50, children (14 and under) £5.10, seniors £5.10 and family tickets for two adults and two children under 14 are £21.80. Kinema in the Woods, Coronation Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincs, LN10 6QD. For more information call 01528 352166 or visit www.thekinemainthewoods.co.uk
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The Hog Master of Spalding The Hog Master of Spalding is a family run business set up by Nick and Caroline Richer “We can offer the whole wedding breakfast including cheese boards, teas and coffees as well as full waitress service.”
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ince its inception the business has gone from strength to strength so much so that the couple have diversified from just providing hog roasts to meat roasts such as lamb and beef as well sausage
and mash. The rapid growth has also allowed Nick to give up his full time job to concentrate on developing the business. Nick says “we have started to accept a lot more corporate bookings during the week which is something we have never been able to do because of the timing and the fact that we were both working”. These corporate bookings include country fairs as well company functions such as open and away days and golf days. This move into the corporate world does not however affect the family hog roast celebrations which have been the bedrock of The Hog Master of Spalding. Nick and Caroline agree, “It works really well as the corporate functions tend to be during the week which leaves us the weekend to host the family occasions such as christening, birthday and anniversary celebrations. These events are really important to us as this is where much of our new business is generated. Many of our bookings are from guests who we have met at a hog roast. This, coupled with the number of recommendations we receive, has meant we haven’t had to invest in large marketing campaigns which in turn has meant we have been able to keep our prices competitive and in our opinion, very good value for money”. On that note the quality of the meat produced is a key selling factor in that all of the meat is locally sourced and is of a high quality. All of the salads and desserts are homemade including coleslaw, stuffing and apple sauce. This is crucial to the success and the power of the personal recommendations in generating future business. Anyone can empty a jar of shop bought apple sauce into a bowl and present it nicely but for Nick and Caroline this isn’t the reason why their guests recommend the Hog Master for future business. It is the fact that everything is freshly prepared, not forgetting the crunchy crackling which is always a highlight for the guests. In addition to the corporate and family occasions, weddings also feature heavily in the Hog Master’s repertoire. With couples often working to a tight budget, offering a hog roast with all the trimmings is a
good alternative to a hotel and considerably cheaper. Caroline adds, “many of the weddings we have catered for have been in church or village halls and they have been decorated beautifully. In doing so, there is far more freedom in the bride and groom controlling what they want as well as the flexibility around timings for serving of food etc. We can offer the whole wedding breakfast including cheese boards, teas and coffees as well as full waitress service.” The Hog Master of Spalding is certainly busy and getting busier so a word of warning is perhaps to plan ahead and book well in advance to help secure the date you want. As a final note, don’t forget that hog roasts are not all about meat eaters. The Hog Master also caters for vegetarians and vegans and Caroline is currently working on perfecting her home made hummus!
The attention to presentation also extends to the plates and cutlery used. The Hog Master now uses environmentally friendly banana leaf plates and cutlery. The plates themselves are a talking point as each plate has an individual natural pattern and colouring. “We got the idea from a 21st birthday party we catered for. We thought they were so unique and added a real wow factor to the evening. We haven’t looked back so thank you Annabel!” says Caroline. SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk |
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OUR PRICES ARE FIXED THROUGH OUT THE YEAR AT THE SAME RATE. This is because we do not think it is fair to pay any premium in school holiday times. So please get in quick if you need specific dates. The rates for our new immaculately prepared motorhomes are as follows: • 6 berth £110 per day inclusive for mainland UK hire Please add £15 per day for continental hire extra insurance and breakdown cover. We hire by the day to give you the flexibility to leave and return whenever you want subject to availability. This includes early am pick ups and late night check in’s as long as we have the availability to do this. If you have specific booking dates then it is advisable to book as early as possible.
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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
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Pack Your Sleeping Bag ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN
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There are many advantages to holidaying in the UK in a caravan or camping...
or a start it’s much cheaper that renting a cottage or staying in a hotel for a week. It can be more flexible and also you need not be tied to the same base for the duration of your stay. Booking a holiday cottage usually has to be done well in advance, especially if you have specific requirements and are staying in a popular area, and that means you are committed to a week when there’s then no guarantee of good weather. Using a caravan or going camping, decisions on where and when to holiday can be more spur of the moment and dictated by a good weather forecasts. Scotland may be wonderful while Cornwall is experiencing a monsoon! It is worth noting though that the most popular sites in the country do book up fast. If you are planning a weekend away, first look at the long range forecast for an area and if it’s good for three days, but better somewhere else relatively nearby for the following days, you can simply split the week half and half between the two locations! Having a caravan or a motorhome means you can have all your creature comforts with you. It might be ‘compact and bijou’ compared with a self-catering cottage, but you’ll have a cooker, a toilet, a shower and in some cases central heating and a television! A quick search online, with good places to start being www.thecaravanclub.co.uk and www. campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk, will help you to select a caravan site; some sites will have pitches available the same day. You’ll pay extra for sites with more amenities and also for electric hook up – but it’s worth paying that little bit extra – and it really is a case of a few extra pounds – to ensure your stay is as close to being at home as possible. Camping is obviously more limited, although some sites will enable you to have a power supply should you need it. Before you go camping, make a checklist of the
“Using a caravan or going camping, decisions on where and when to holiday can be more spur of the moment and dictated by a good weather forecasts.”
essentials you need. That will be the tent (of course, but check you have all its poles, pegs and other components or else you could be in trouble!) Then don’t forget your sleeping bags and pillows. You might be ok with a simple roll mat or prefer to take airbeds – in which case don’t forget the pump! A torch or lantern is vital as are warm and waterproof clothes – remember even in a hot summer it can get chilly at night and waking up cold can be miserable – as well as making it very hard to get to sleep again! For eating you’ll need a stove or a single-use barbeque but if you choose the latter, do not forget to take a decent lighter or windproof matches. A decent camping stove is a must – but don’t forget to take a new canister of gas with you! Take a couple of small pots and pans, some cutlery and plates - and don’t forget the can opener! It might sound strange, but you’ll be surprised how much better canned food can taste when it’s cooked out in the open! For more civilised ‘dining’ take a folding table and chairs. Washing up liquid and a sponge, a water carrier and bin bags are also essential! For the morning you’ll need towels and toiletries, and, of course, clean clothes. If you really want to get basic then take washing powder and pegs to wash and dry your clothes, but a full bag with clean clothes for every day is the norm! For experiencing the great outdoors don’t forget hiking boots and other recommended accessories are toilet roll, dry wash gel, a first aid kit, insect repellent, suncream, hats, sunglasses, toys and games, books and magazines, maps and a GPS system, a picnic rug and a cool box. As ‘staycations’ become more popular a caravan or a tent can be a great easy way of getting away from it all and exploring the most beautiful areas of the country.
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During the summer we all look forward to a week or two away from our jobs and a much-needed getaway on holiday
owever, all the time you are away from home there can be the nagging worry that thieves may target your house. Unless you have someone willing and able to check the property over every day there are difficult decisions to be made such as whether to leave the curtains open or closed – either can give away that the property is unoccupied. But what else can you do to keep thieves at bay? And indeed what can you do to protect your house even if you are only out for short periods? Here are some tips to make your property more secure for any amount of time, be it an hour or a fortnight. Make sure you keep your valuables out of view – put them in drawers, cupboards and away from windows. Don’t leave watches, jewellery, stereos and iPods on display. For general security you can download tracking software onto laptops and mobile phones (see www. immobilise.com) as this will mean if the worse does happen and they get stolen, then if they are recovered they will be returned to you. Make sure windows are not just closed but locked as well when you go out – and ensure any keys used to close doors and windows are not left in the keyhole, but removed and put well out of sight. Keep all access to your house locked, so that means gates to the garden – remember any thief who can just walk round the back of your house will have a greater chance of being unnoticed and can undertake an attempted break in with less chance of being seen. A property alarm is a good bet. It’s widely known that thieves who scout areas looking for suitable properties to target will give those with an alarm a wider berth, and
“Keeping your property and possessions safe really is a matter of common sense and making sure that if you are not in, you are not inviting anyone else in!”
most likely leave them alone totally; it’s an extra hassle they do not need. So even if you have just a dummy alarm box on the side of the house, but in full display, then the chances are it will deter would-be thieves. But getting a proper alarm fitted, one that will activate, is well worth the expense. You can buy ready to install packages from the larger DIY stores or alternatively you can enlist the services of a security provider – it just depends upon your security needs. If you want your alarm to be monitored so that when it goes off someone is notified, the better option is professional installation from a reputable security provider. Some providers might offer keyholding services so that you can always be assured of a prompt response when the alarm goes off. Dave Simpson, Director of Donington-based security specialist GBSG is seeing more households opt for keyholding services for both peace of mind and practicality – peace of mind that a professionally trained and licensed security officer will attend to the alarm within a 20 minute timeframe when a house is empty, and practicality as there may be no family members living close by to look after the spare key. Plus, would you really want a relative or friend going to your home and entering a potentially dangerous situation? Another consideration is how an alarm might affect your insurance. Many insurance providers will offer a reduced premium for homes that have a professional fitted National Inspectorate (NSI) accredited burglar alarm – and that’s a good….time to remind you to make sure you have home and contents insurance and that it is up to date and will cover you for when you are away. If you’re gardening, hanging out washing, barbecuing or relaxing in the garden make sure your house is locked. An opportunist thief can get in and out of the house in a few minutes. And indeed these can be more costly – if you’ve left your wallet or purse in the kitchen worktop while you pop into the garden – a thief may see it and try their luck – if the front door is unlocked, you’ve basically handed it to them on a plate. Don’t leave garden tools outside, as while a hoe or a spade might not be of value, they could be used to force entry and commit a burglary. Even leaving a pile of bricks around is a gift for a burglar who is prepared to break the windows. On the subject of leaving things in the garden, where possible don’t leave bikes and outdoors and make sure your garage is also locked at all times – again, a wide open garage could see a thief in and out in a few minutes. Such opportunist moments could be avoided not only by removing temptation but also by the use of electronic gates – ideal for keeping unwanted visitors out! SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk |
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Make your bedroom a sanctuary Ideally the master bedroom is a quiet haven where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the home
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❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN
f you’re boudoir’s anything but a place of relaxation and rest maybe it’s time to think about changing the décor, to help create a more serene and welcoming environment. Its sounds an expensive exercise, but making your bedroom a calming and tranquil sanctuary doesn’t need to be costly - we’ve compiled a few handy tips to help you transform your room into your very own little haven.....
Switch off If you’re using your bedroom as a work space or a place to watch television, chances are you’ll find it more difficult to relax there. Why not think about switching off and removing electrical equipment to elsewhere in the house and make your bedroom a screen free zone.
Curl up If you’ve got the space, why not consider adding a cosy seating area? Not only will it give you somewhere to seek solace away from the rest of the house, but will also provide the ideal place to curl up and enjoy a good book in peace.
overflowing with clothes, shoes and accessories you no longer wear, take the time to sort them out, getting rid of the things you no longer wear.
Neutral tones
Glamour
Neutral colours are calming and create a wonderfully peaceful environment - think about incorporating these into your room’s colour scheme. Alternatively changing your linens is a cost-effective way of altering the look and ambience of your room, and if you still want a splash of colour go for cool tones like blues and greens rather than brighter red and orange hues.
Add a touch of glamour to your room by including some statement pieces like a sparkling chandelier or even a canopy above your bed. Think about adding a vanity unit if you don’t already have one, as this will give you a dedicated space to keep cosmetics and get ready for those special occasions. Rather than tuck a full length mirror away on the back of the bedroom door, make it a feature of your room with a large, ornately framed one in a prominent place.
De-clutter If your bedroom is covered in piles of clothes, books and even toys chances are you won’t be able to relax among the clutter. Tidy up and put everything away. If you’ve got wardrobes and cupboards
“transform your room into your very own little haven...”
Pictures Don’t confine pictures to your downstairs living areas - they can be a tranquil addition to any bedroom too. Why not hang some of your favourite photographs on a feature wall? Pictures of your nearest and dearest and favourite places will help you unwind, relax and remember happier times.
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Gardening project
The Good Life! ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN
Today, more and more people are allocating parts of their garden to growing fruit and vegetables and keeping chickens “It is hard work (although not complicated work) but this will pale into insignificance the first time you are sat enjoying a meal made in your own back garden!”
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f you haven’t yet thought about doing the same or are wondering where to start then now is the time! Growing your own fruit and veg need not be a challenge. And owning chickens for meat and eggs can be enjoyable. For starters, eggs from your own, free range hens are far tastier than those you get from a supermarket. I have three hens who are all good layers. I get three eggs a day and they are perfect. It’s also nice knowing exactly where your produce has come from. To keep hens, you need to buy them from a reliable source; I got mine from a small farm near Boston where they showed me round so I could see the birds were kept well. They had all their vaccinations, been tested for Salmonella and were at the age where they would start laying. Sure enough, within a couple of weeks, we had our first results. The hens cost between £8 and £17 each (depending on the breed) so are not expensive. You’ll need a hen house and if you don’t want them roaming around your garden a chicken run, and you can get these from the local pet shop. Cover the hen house and nest box floor with suitable bedding, and make sure there is a decent size perch for them to roost on at night. Free range or cooped, make sure your hens always have
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access to fresh water and some approved hen food every day and that’s pretty much it. Clean the hen house out every week or so and spray to combat red mite (especially important in during the summer months), and treat them to a few veg and they’ll be happy. My hens particularly love nettles! Growing vegetables can also be very rewarding. First, plan your vegetable plot and improve the soil by digging it over and removing any roots and weeds. The next job is to add bulky organic material such as manure. Also make sure you start a compost heap as producing your own garden compost will provide a regular supply of goodness for your soil which is essential. When deciding what to grow, make sure you keep the following vegetables together: Cabbages, cauliflower, sprouts, kale, swedes and turnips / onions, shallots, leeks and garlic / carrots, celery and parsnips / potatoes and tomatoes / peas and beans. As long as these groups are on a different area each year during the cycle, other vegetables such as lettuce and beetroot can be fitted around them. To look after your crops they will need water which will mostly come from rain, but water them yourself if necessary to get them off to a good start. Water young plants for two weeks in dry weather to help them get going and thereafter there should be enough moisture in the soil. During a hot summer, make sure you give them a good drenching every week as opposed to a daily sprinkling. For most vegetables, using a balanced fertiliser will ensure the best results. Remember that weeds will compete for water and nutrients so must be controlled and removed. Also beware of minibeasts - keep pests off with fine netting and organic slug pellets will protect your patch from slugs and snails whilst not harming any other wildlife. Flying insects should be kept off by using garden fleece or fine mesh netting which you can pick up at your local garden centre. It is hard work (although not complicated work) but this will pale into insignificance the first time you are sat enjoying a meal made in your own back garden!
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Motoring
Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI
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If you really like driving then a roadster is the sort of car you probably desire – unless there’s one in your garage already
here’s something intoxicating about two-up, open-top motoring. Traditionally, these cars are powered with petrol. But Mercedes-Benz has gone one further with its SLK 250 CDI Roadster and fitted a diesel engine into it. While oil-burning drop-tops have been a premium manufacturer product for a few years now, this is the first two-seat, rear-drive convertible that runs on the stuff. The 204 bhp four-cylinder lump puts the MercedesBenz at the top of its class in several respects. With an average fuel consumption of 56.5 mpg it’s the most economical roadster in its sector. The frugal fuel drinking makes the SLK 250 CDI a car with superior long-distance qualities. It is for example quite possible to drive from the North Sea in the UK to a beach on the Mediterranean non-stop. Supportive sports seats, a decent suspension setup and the largest luggage capacity in this car category also do their bit to create the right conditions. I drove the 250 CDI AMG Sport model. Thanks to bags of low down shove and a 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission, it accelerates from 0-62 mph in 6.7 seconds. This means the car has another feather in its cap: it’s the most powerful diesel model in its class. The result is dramatic driving enjoyment both on twisty country roads and motorway stretches. As it shares the same genes as other members of the SLK family, the 250 CDI combines its alert
“To be honest, there are so few areas for criticism. The motor is what it is...”
acceleration with stylish comfort, a stunning sports car design and day-to-day suitability. The SLK 250 CDI is available with a choice of three versions of the German motor-manufacturer’s famous vario-roof – one of them the panoramic vario-roof with Magic Sky Control. This glass top can be changed from dark to transparent at the touch of a button. It’s clever stuff – especially if the weather means you can’t drop the roof but you still want to feel natural light flooding into the cabin. There are also three suspension versions available: a conventional steel suspension, a sports suspension with a stiffer spring and damper setup or a suspension with an electronically controlled, automatic damping system. The latter is part of the Dynamic Handling package, which also includes the Direct-Steer system and the Torque Vectoring Brake developed by Mercedes-Benz for particularly responsive and predictable handling characteristics. The SLK 250 CDI went on sale in 2012, yet it still looks like it’s just rolled out of the MercedesBenz design studios. Externally it’s no different in appearance from the petrol models. It even retains the twin exhaust system, and therefore has the same electrifying look for which all the SLK models are known. To be honest, there are so few areas for criticism. The motor is what it is: a two-seater sports car, so there’s little point moaning about lack of space for the dog and kids. Sure, I can see some petrol-purists turning their nose up at a diesel offering, but with the SLK 250 CDI’s pulling power and economy, it’s obvious why it’s such a good choice – even if you do need over £35,000 to afford a brand new one. By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist www.carwriteups.co.uk Tweet Tim: @carwriteups
Pros ‘N’ Cons R Sporty R Economical R Good-looking R Comfortable Q Costly
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ITEMS FOR SALE
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Roof Box 3’ x 5’ x 18” £25.00 Tel 01406 371344
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Chaise Lounge, Blue/Silver velvet dralon. £150.00 Tel 01406 373211
20 Solid Wood Chairs. A kind donation to our Village Hall, but need to be sold as cannot store. 39”x16”x17.5”, Price: £10 for all 20 for a quick sale. Tel: 01205 751627
Yamaha Electronic Drum Kit, incl stool, fifty different sounds, practice in silence, all instructions included. £225.00 Tel 07597 190613
Schock 1 1/2 bowl Kitchen Sink size 1.0 mtr x 0.5 mtr left hand drainer made from granite composite colour cream includes mixer tap and waste maifold V.G.C. £ 45-00. Tel 01529 469205.
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Chicken Coop & Run, house 8-10 Hens with nest boxes, plus pull out cleaner tray. Used approx. 9 months. £100.00 o.n.o Tel 01205 290851 /Mob 07740 637575 WANTED, used stamps, coins English & Foreign, old mobile phones for kidney research for children, please send to 7 Drayton Road, Swineshead, Boston, Lincs. PE20 3LB Bulldog Pictures, Old Type and Various Ornaments. Tel 01205
760160 Evenings only. Set of Bowls (4) with carry bag. £30.00 o.n.o Tel 01205 369537 Grundig TK125 Reel to Reel Tape Recorder, four track, two speed with tapes, microphone and instruction book, excellent condition. £40.00 Tel 01205 359478 Frigdaire 4 Drawer under worktop freezer, white, excellent clean condition, can be seen working. £90.00 Tel 01205 359478
Stag Minstrel Large Display Unit, lights up, mirrored back, dark mahogany, other items available, bedroom, kitchen & lounge items. v.g.c £20.00 Tel 07980 286297 Regency Style Sofa, lovely blue and gold 3 seater sofa, as new, six cushioned, clean & comfy. £68.00 Tel 07980 286297 Schreiber Teak Bedroom Fitment comprising of full wardrobe, drawers, mirror half wardrobe with half shelves, top cupboards on all.
£60.00 Tel 01205 870536 Flymo Mower with grass box, little used. £30.00 Tel 01205 820911 Large Pet Bed by ‘waggers’ luxury padded, ideal for travelling. £20.00 Tel 01205 820911 Per Una New Trouser Suit, slim leg, white, size 16 ldeal for cruise etc. never worn. (kirton area). £10.00 Tel 07983 267507 Dining Table & 4 Chairs, table 48”x 30”, buyer must collect. £20.00 Tel 01775 768475 SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk |
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May Entertainment Guide
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 9.30am Pilates, The Old school, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church,Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU Tel Sharon 07736 068656 10.00 - 11.00am, Tai Chi, St Thomas Church Hall, London Road, 07789 893 853, www.taichilincs.co.uk 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 Badminton, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston, Tel 01205 367167 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 10:00 - 11:00am, Tai Chi, Conservative Club, Main Ridge West, 07789 893 853, www. taichilincs.co.uk 10.00am - 12pm, Tuesday Club, for art, painting, cookery etc, Unitarian Church, Spayne Road, Boston, (near the Gliderdrome), 07857625792, rogers1emma@sky.com 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. 7.15pm Pilates, The Old school, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU Tel Sharon 07736 068656 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 9.30am Pilates, The Old school, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU Tel Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am -2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt. Boston, www.thedesignstudio. vpweb.co.uk, 01205 280276 7.30pm St Nicholas Towns womens Guild, 2nd Wednesday in the month, Skirbeck
Community Hall, Skirbeck Road, Boston. Tel 01205 364214 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 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 9.30am - 11.30am, Drop-In for Coffee and Chat, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston Tel 01205 369731, www. zionmethodistchurch-boston.co.uk 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 7pm9pm. 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. 1:00 - 2:00pm, Tai Chi, Boston Body Control Studio, The Old School, Saint Mary’s Church, Horncastle Road, 07789 893 853, www. taichilincs.co.uk 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, 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 7.00 to 8.30pm, Tai Chi, Boston Grammar School, Rowley Road, 07789 893 853, www. taichilincs.co.uk 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 Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) please change from The Ridlington Centre to WYBERTON PARISH HALL. 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 6.00pm Pilates, The Old school, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU Tel Sharon 07736 068656 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 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 7.30 – 10.00pm, Wrangle Youth Club, Wrangle Youth Centre (PE22 9DL). Contact Jayne on 07751 051862 or Jason on 07943 512636. 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 – 11am, Footie Tots, 18 months to 5 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. Contact Mark Melson 07740 280652, www.cmssports.co.uk 10am – 11.30am Soccer Club 5 to 14 years olds, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. Contact Mark Melson 07740 280652, www.cmssports.co.uk 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
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