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Welcome to the May issue
W
e are officially in holiday season, the upcoming half term is when it seems many of you get away with children at school, next year my holidays will have to factor around these and to be honest I am not looking forward to the price tag or how busy places will be. But for this year we are looking forward to our family holiday very soon. In this month’s magazine Annette from The Village Midwives talks about self care. Did you know it’s National Smile Month in May? Get brushing and flossing to show off those pearly whites! It’s not always to talk about but Death Matters Week is in May and it is all about ‘Are Your Ready?’ Tough questions to be asked and deal with for you and others that need to be talked about. In Home and Property we talk everything extensions, we also look at BBQ food in Food and Drink and Tim test drives the new Kia Nero. All that’s left for me to say is enjoy the issue, fingers crossed for some good weather and see you next month!
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News All Things Georgian Tales from the Long Eighteenth Century Pen and Sword have released the 4th title by Lincoln authors Joanne Major & Sarah Murden. All Things Georgian: Tales from the Long Eighteenth Century features a collection of 25 carefully researched true short stories from around the country. Marvel at the Queen’s Ass, gaze at the celestial heavens through the eyes of the past andbe amazed by the equestrian feats of the Norwich Nymph. Journey to the debauched French court at Versailles, travel to Covent Garden and take your seat in a box at the theatre and, afterwards, join the mile-high club in a new-fangled hot air balloon. Meet actresses, whores and high-born ladies, politicians,
inventors, royalty and criminals as we travel through the Georgian era in all its glorious and gruesome glory. In roughly chronological order, covering the reign of the four Georges, 1714-1730 and set within the framework of the main events of the era, these tales are accompanied by over 100 stunning colour illustrations. Joanne Major and Sarah Murden are supersleuthing historians who enjoy bringing the Georgian era to life. Their lives were changed forever when they (metaphorically) met an eighteenth-century courtesan, and this is now their fourth book together. Along with their respective families, they live in Lincolnshire.
LIVES launches new unit to deliver CPR training in remote & rural Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire charity LIVES has launched their new Mobile Education Unit to teach more people lifesaving CPR skills. The Mobile Education Unit, which was launched on Wednesday 10th April at Bakkavor in Boston, will be travelling the county to reach remote and rural villages and communities in Lincolnshire that don’t have a traditional venue or village hall to host events. The new unit is possible thanks to a generous grant which was awarded to LIVES from the People’s Postcode Lottery. Nikki Silver, CEO of LIVES, said: “We’re extremely grateful to the People’s Postcode Lottery for making this possible. Only 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The addition of the mobile education unit means that LIVES can now train more people in CPR so that we can try to improve this statistic.”
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Costa Quadrant open for business Boston’s newest services have proved popular – the 5.30am opening of Costa Drive Thru on Thursday saw staff rushed off their feet as the free offer of bacon baps were all taken in the first two hours. And the opening giveaway of stylish reusable Costa coffee flasks were being snapped up. The opening fun continues on Saturday when Princess Elsa from Frozen and a face painter will greet children between 10am and 3pm on Saturday. Boston Utd manager Craig Elliott cut the red ribbon to officially open the Costa Drive Thru at the Quadrant roundabout on the A16 and then sampled the drive thru service receiving a flask of piping hot Costa coffee direct to his car from the serving hatch. The new coffee shop, which has
indoor seating for 62 and 24 outdoor seats as well as the quick-service drive thru with ample car parking, will be open from 5.30am to 10.30pm every day offering the full Costa range – from a coffee all the way through to a hot lunch with dessert. And what desserts! Exclusive to the Boston branch is New York Cheesecake alongside a spread of tasty hot and cold snacks and drinks. Breakfast for as little as £1 is served until 11am, with lunch, from £4.95, served from 11am to 2pm. Manager Adam Slipper, Boston born and bred, has worked for Costa for eight years and is enthusiastic about his shiny new premises. He has a staff of 12, which he says could expand as the business grows. Construction of the new nearby Boston Utd stadium, due to start soon, will provide that boost.
Win one of three Family Passes for Star studded Truckfest Peterborough 2019! Truckfest have secured X Factor winner and soap sensation Shayne Ward for their 2019 Truckfest Peterborough event at the East of England Showground on Sunday 5th May 2019! Shayne’s accolades include first place in Britain’s biggest talent show, and achieving number one hit singles with ‘That’s My Goal’ – the third fastest UK number one selling single of all time! See Shayne perform a backlog of hits on our live Plaza stage! Our all-star studded schedule for the weekend also includes appearances from I’m A Celebrity winner Harry Redknapp on Monday 6th May, Vloggers Kev Tee, Trucker Jay, Luke C in a HGV and Trucker Jenko throughout the weekend and Youtube sensation Marty Mone performing and meeting fans all weekend! PLUS - The Tornados Jamie Thurston will host our Plaza Stage which will welcome performances from top tribute acts Gladness and Little Mixx. Families can also enjoy main arena action from car crushing monster trucks, jaw dropping stunt displays from motorcycle team Broke FMX, an extensive family fun fair and inflatable kids’ zone, mini Super Trucks, children’s Princess and Super Hero character appearances and of course thousands of vehicles on show – including the awesome Smokey and the Bandit truck! Find out all about the event and purchase discounted tickets at www.truckfest.co.uk
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This year’s 1940s event will be even bigger, with funding from Boston Big Local secured. Daa-da-da Da-da-da-da-da… name that tune? The famous film, with its equally-famous soundtrack, recounting the heroics of the Dam Busters is to be shown at the open air cinema in Central Park, Boston, as a 1940s weekend tribute to the Lincolnshire-based bomber squadron. Operation Chastise was carried out by the specially-formed Dam Busters 617 squadron of 19 Lancaster bombers, flying out of RAF Scampton on the night of May 1943, to destroy strategicallyimportant dams in the industrial Ruhr valley in Germany using specially-developed bouncing bombs. The dams and surrounding target area housed two hydroelectric power stations and facilities crucial to the German war effort. Main characters in the film, made in the 1950s, are Barnes Wallis, the genius who developed the bouncing bombs needed to enable a low-level over-the-water attack which could also skip over protective anti-torpedo nets, and Wing Commander Guy Gibson,
who led the attack. The heroes included Guy Gibson, who took his aircraft round a second time at just 60 feet to draw enemy fire and lived to tell the tale, and the 53 aircrew who gave their lives. Of the 19 Lancasters which went, eight were shot down. The perilous mission was a success with two dams breached. The Operations Room for the mission was at 5 Group Headquarters in St Vincents Hall, Grantham. The Dam Busters will be shown in Central Park on Saturday, June 22, gates open from 3pm and the film starts at 4pm. As part of the 1940s weekend celebrations, also showing will be Disney’s original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. On release the first Disney full-length animated film blew audiences away. Walt Disney received an Oscar for the film – in fact eight Oscars; one normal sized one and seven dwarfsized ones presented by child star Shirley Temple. The film includes such musical classics as “Heigh-Ho”
and “Whistle While You Work”. This film will be shown in Central Park on Friday, June 21, gates open at 5pm, film starts at 6.15pm. Tickets for both films are available at www.visitbostonuk. com Early bird tickets are already on sale, so grab yours today. On Saturday, June 22, there will be live music and entertainment in the Market Place from 11am to 3pm. Pop along and browse the market while enjoying the sounds of the ‘40s, funded by Boston Big Local. An afternoon tea party with an American twist will be held from noon to 2pm at Boston Guildhall. Tickets for this can be booked at guildhall@boston.gov.uk £17.95 adults, £12.95 children. Finally, ending the Saturday’s entertainment, will be a ‘40s dance. DJ Dance will host Jive Amour from Boston Dance and Miss Sarah Jane. A night of dance and music – no partners needed. Tickets £8 or £10 on the door. Tickets are available from Boston Dance on 07737 064 128 or The White Hart on 01205 311900.
Sunday, June 23, will see the return of live music and entertainment in Central Park from 10am, featuring a vintage fair, afternoon tea parlours, live performances from Dream Belles, Sarah Jane, Kirton Brass Band, Coningsby Military Wives Choir and much more plus vintage cars, tractors and engines, reenactments and vintage trade stalls. A flypast will be confirmed nearer the date. All of this is available for free due to funding from Boston Big Local. More information on the whole weekend can be found at www. visitboston.uk or visit the Visit Boston UK Facebook page.
Schools’ language project Language can broaden horizons and be the key to a successful career, and a new project seeks to form links between classes in schools in Boston and those in Hanseatic countries across the Continent. The idea is Bernd Baumann’s, a primary school teacher in Lübeck, where he teaches English. He wants to hear from primary schools in the Boston area interested in discussing a new Hanseatic partnership to improve international understanding and motivation to learn foreign languages. One of Bernd’s ideas is that schools could skype one another and get to know and learn about one another. He runs Hansemusical and the Lets Hanse Singers, which will begin its first concert tour with a performance in Hamburg on April 15 when images from Boston, along with all 201 Hanseatic cities
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and towns, will enrich the event. A specially-written piece of music will accompany the images, with a few lines of verse appropriate to each one, taking the audience on a visual and musical journey of the Hanse. He said the Hanse Musical project already has elements available to teachers to use as part of music, general knowledge, history, maths, arts and language lessons in both primary and secondary schools. Bernd also wants to hear from singers, musicians, musical actors and theatres to organise concerts and shows of the Hansemusical in the Boston area. He can be contacted by email at hanse@ hansemusical.eu And contact Bernd if you happen to be in Hamburg on April 15 and he will arrange
free admission to the concert for you. Boston was a member of the Hanseatic trading league in the 12th and 13th centuries, smoothing import and export business between the town through its busy port and countries across Northern Europe. It joined the New Hanse in 2015, together with King’s Lynn, Hull and Ipswich, seeking better economic, social and cultural ties in the spirit of the original Hanseatic League which brought great prosperity to Boston centuries ago. Boston was represented at the annual Hanseatic Day when it was held in Kampen in the Netherlands in 2017 and a video has emerged of Mike Peberdy and Marion Sander spreading the word about the town. See them at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nrIBZ71T02k
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Advice Get help applying for Universal Credit Help to Claim is a new dedicated service from Citizens Advice, Our trained advisers can support you in the early stages of your Universal Credit claim, from the application, through to your first full payment. It’s free, independent, confidential and impartial. You can get in touch with our advisers by phone, through online chat or face to face. What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is a benefit that can help with your everyday living costs. You might be able to get it if you’re not working or you’re on a low income. It’s gradually replacing 6 other benefits: • Housing Benefit • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) • Child Tax Credits • Working Tax Credits (WTC) • Income Support You can’t usually claim Universal Credit and any of these benefits at the same time. If you’re claiming any of these benefits, you can stay on them for the moment – unless your circumstances have changed. For example, you’ve moved to a different council area. You can find out more about Universal Credit and who is eligible on our website. This includes information on how to check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit and explains what each stage of the application process involves. Visit: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/ universal-credit/ Applying for Universal Credit You can apply for Universal Credit online or – in some limited circumstances – by phone or at home. We can help you with any part of the application process.
If you need help with starting your Universal Credit application, it’s best to gather all the details you’ll need together in advance, if you can. This will save you time and make it easier to apply. To start the application you’ll need details of: • National Insurance number • Housing • Income and savings • Childcare situation • Other benefits, if you get any You can find more information about what you’ll need at each stage of your claim on our website www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universalcredit/ Help to Claim At the beginning of April 2019 Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire launched a new service called “Help to Claim” for those who need help to apply for Universal Credit in Boston Borough and North Kesteven. People will now be able to get support from the charity as they submit their Universal Credit application to get their first full payment. Help will be tailored to the individual and available, face-to-face, over the phone 0800 144 8 444 (England) and online through webchat and advice content www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ helptoclaim/ This may include assistance with the online application form or help with providing evidence like childcare costs.
A recent survey by the charity found more than a third of people Citizens Advice has helped struggled to provide the evidence needed to complete their Universal Credit claim. Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire has already helped 277 people locally with problems relating to Universal Credit. Nationally, Citizens Advice has helped over 230,000 people with Universal Credit. Kingsley Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire, said: “We’ve launched a new service specifically for those who need help applying for Universal Credit. “We offer free, independent, impartial and confidential advice to people in the community everyday and have developed an expertise in dealing with Universal Credit. We’ve seen firsthand what can happen when people struggle to make a claim and their payments are delayed. “We encourage anyone who needs help with their application to get in touch with us either in-person, over the phone or over webchat www. citizensadvice.org.uk/helptoclaim/.”
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School News Calling all Nurseries, Pre-Schools, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges! We need your news! Please keep us updated with news from your setting to share with 20,000 local residents, send any stories to editor@simplyboston.co.uk
Wisbech Grammar School Wisbech Grammar School are proud and delighted to be one of the first Independent schools in the Country to have gained the prestigious School Mental Health Award. Wisbech Grammar School are proud and delighted to be one of the first Independent schools in the Country to have gained the prestigious School Mental Health Award. The school met the strict criteria demanded to achieve the Award, established in 2017 by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools - part of Leeds Beckett University - and social enterprise Minds Ahead. The Centre was set up to help boost wellbeing at all levels of the UK education system. The Award aims to strengthen pupils’ mental health by supporting schools to make a positive change, improving students’ outcomes and life chances. Across the sector Teachers are seeing rising numbers of young people in need of mental health support as the pressures of exam stress and social media take their toll. A crisis in young people’s mental health means teaching staff are being trained to spot the signs of emotional problems in youngsters. Latest NHS figures and research found that: • One in eight under 19s in England has some form of mental health issue. • At age 14, some 22 per cent of girls and nine per cent of boys have self-harmed. • More than 23 per cent of young women aged 17-19 had a mental health disorder, twice the rate of young men. • The young people’s charity Childline said it delivered 3,135 counselling sessions on exam stress in 2016-17 – a rise of 11 per cent in two years. The schools journey to gaining
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the accolade has led them to review practice and policies at all levels, from Leadership, culture, internal and external support for pupils and staff to working with parents and external services. It has allowed them to put support in place well before most schools, impacting pupils and staff while the government is still formulating legislation. The School Mental Health Award lead talks of “WGS being a very caring school that caters for the individual where all pupils are well known by the staff. There are strong pastoral systems, small tutor groups, and a large pastoral team. The level of training of adults in the school relating to mental health is high and a priority for all. Regular assemblies which focus on mental health take place and pupils lead these as appropriate. People voice has increased in mental health and it is a standing item on the pupil forum. Parents’ feedback and leaders in the school have used parental voice to help inform planning and provision. Parent sessions have been offered on a range of topics including a recent “authoritative parenting” session which was very well attended. The school has used the framework and content of the Award to very good effect to develop their mental health and wellbeing strategies, structures and practices.
Hawthorn Tree Primary Hawthorn Tree Primary School pupils are pictured armed with their special red bags to clean up plastics pollution near their school as part of this year’s Big Schools Clean Up. Schools taking part this year, as part of the annual Big Boston Clean Up, are especially focusing on plastics, which will be turned into a piece of public art by an artist commissioned by Transported. The plastics “sculpture” will also go on display at this year’s Lincolnshire Show as part of an exhibit by the Lincolnshire Waste Partnership. The project is supported by Boston Borough Council, Transported and Boston Big Local. Any primary school in Boston borough can join in by emailing tracey. banks@boston.gov.uk
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Mini Police
Challenging Stereotypes ‘Boys don’t do that’. ‘Girls don’t play football’. These are two statements we hear all too often from children, adults and especially the media. When was the last time we saw reporting about the England Women’s Football team, or a men’s netball team? The simple answer is we don’t. Whilst the last twenty or thirty years has opened up opportunities for both men and women to do almost any job or role they wish, with a huge push to encourage people to aspire to anything they want to be, there are still stereotypes within our spoken language. ‘Policeman’ ‘Fireman’ and such words slip off the tongue all too easily, when in reality a ‘Police Officer’ or ‘Firefighter’ could be male or female. The Mini Police program has a topic written around this issue – Diversity and Stereotypes. This has been a popular topic this term, with over twenty of our schools selecting the topic. As gender stereotypes are defined between the ages of 5 and 7 (according to BBC Cbeebies), our lesson is written to explore and tackle stereotypes, pre-empt prejudice and help children
to recognise people as individuals. We want them to understand that stereotypes are not necessarily a problem as long as it doesn’t affect our attitudes and behaviours to others. We use a set of video clips showing six people, and challenge children to have a guess at the occupations, hobbies and favourite colours of our speakers based solely on their appearance. We have a pre-school worker, hairdresser and racing driver amongst our speakers, and to date, having delivered this project to hundreds of children, only one occupation has been correctly guessed. We also ask children to tell us which boys and girls like best, what they want for their birthdays, what they get told off for at school, what jobs they want when they grow up, what are their hobbies and favourite colours. We then challenge these, encouraging debate to encourage understanding that there is no right or wrong answer, and that anyone can achieve anything they want to achieve. Children are given ‘gender rules’ such as ’be sensible’,
‘be daring’ and ‘love sport’ and asked whether these apply to boys, girls or both. Whichever way they answer, they are encouraged to apply reasoning to their answer. This promotes healthy debate, and encourages children not to accept these rules as correct, recognising that they apply to both boys and girls. We discuss prejudice, and encourage children to debate whether it is right or wrong. We finish our session with a question which is ‘What have you learnt?’ Whilst we as an
adult society have become more open to equality, and we are told to not be afraid to stand up and challenge stereotypes and prejudice, it is clear that nurture itself often brings subconscious prejudice and stereotyping, so the next time you hear a person say ‘Fireman’ or ‘That’s a girls’ job’, don’t be afraid to challenge those statements, as there is no such thing as a ‘Fireman’ and there are no ‘Girl’s jobs’.
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Adult Book Choice
What’s On at Boston Library in May
Juliet Naked by Nick Hornby Annie lives in a washed-up English seaside town where her partner of convenience, Duncan, immerses himself in the esoterica of an obscure American singer-songwriter, Tucker Crow. When Tucker releases a demo version of his album, Juliet, Duncan’s and Annie’s divergent reactions pull them apart. Reserve your copy now by popping into Boston Library or pick up a free copy to take away at our World Book Night Afternoon Tea on 23rd April 2.00pm-4.00pm.
Celebrate Elmer Day 2019
Celebrate Elmer’s 30th Birthday Day at Boston Library, Saturday 25th May 10.00am – 1.00pm Join in our FREE Elmer Birthday Party; decorate a bun to eat with a drink of squash, add a square to our giant Elmer collage, take part in our Elmer trail and more! Come and create something Elephantastic!
Childrens Book Choice My Mum, Tracey Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
Writing Workshop
Join local author Helen Gould for the May Writing Workshop, where you will explore ‘Building a Believable World 2 ‘ The 2nd of 2 workshops and learn how to create a believable fantasy world. Wednesday 29th May 2.00pm – 4.30pm £10.00 per participant. Please see a member of staff to book your place or call 01522 782010.
Have you ever wondered what happened to Tracy Beaker? She’s a mum now - and it’s her daughter Jess who’s telling the story. Jess looks like a mini version of her mum - but she’s not quite as fiery. Well, not often. Jess and Tracy are living a hand-to-mouth existence on a tough housing estate, but Tracy meets up with someone from her past and their whole lives are turned upside down.
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ayne and Julie Salmon, would like to introduce you to the Hammer and Pincers Inn, which is situated on Swineshead Road , just outside of Boston on the A52. The Hammer and Pincers is a family pub was established in 1837. We have been the proud business owners for the past 13 years, in which time we and our small team have developed and grown our business to where we are today. We open all day everyday. Food is available everyday and night, all day at the weekend. Sunday lunchtime we offer a carvery, which is served in our comfortable conservatory which is fully air conditioned. Booking is advised as it is very popular. Relax in our lounge bar with comfortable seating and a warm cozy open fire with a selection of books if you fancy a quiet read. These are also sold or borrowed, all proceeds go to the Butterfly Hospice. The Hammer and Pincers is your first choice for freshly home-cooked food coupled with an extensive range of premium drinks. Whether you are looking for a three course meal with your family or want to sample a few appetisers with a glass of wine, we look forward to welcoming you soon. Our pub is warm and comfortable, ideal for relaxing in and having a good time with friends and family over a good meal, start your day with a freshly cooked breakfast or treat yourself to a steak in the evening. What ever you choose, you’re sure to find something that will tickle your taste buds.
At the Hammer and Pincers, we serve an extensive range of traditional, home-cooked food serving breakfast from 9:30 Monday to Saturday, local Sausage at its best. We have everything from lighter bites to main meals, daily specials and Pie of the day. We also have a wide range of wines and Gins to compliment your chosen dishes. Give us a call for additional details. We are very proud to say that for the second year running we have been crowned Platinum award, for dining experience, where the criteria is based on; Quality of food, value for money, service and overall ambiance, when visited by a mystery diner. In our Public bar area, which is Pet friendly, we have a number of screens on which we show both Sky Sports and BT Sports, all live football matches, Rugby matches, Cricket matches and Darts. What ever your team. For extra entertainments, there are two dart boards and a pool table too. Monday and Thursday nights at 8:00 and Sunday’s at 4:00pm its Poker. It’s free to play, no cash required, it’s run through the Live Pub Poker League, where players can qualify for area finals and national competitions. There are beer gardens to the front and rear.During the summer months an array of planters and hanging baskets which make an eye catching display. We have proudly recently been awarded runner up in the Boston Pubs in bloom competition, Pubs in Bloom. So we would like to see you all down here at the Hammer and Pincers! Check out our website for further information: HammerandPincers-boston.co.uk
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ast week was annual dental appointments for the VM family, so as I sat dutifully in the waiting room for our turn, I mindlessly flicked through the magazines to kill a few minutes before we went in. Most of the articles were the usual mindless dross, but one particular article caught my attention. “Self Care” the title read, “5 ways to self improvement”. Self care is absolutely something I am short of at the minute – everyone else still seems to make it further up the priority list than me, so I read on with the hope the article would be the start of a new, more cared for me. Essentially, the 5 points were to get a facial, have a spa weekend, go out for lunch, drink more water and turn my phone off. Now, as a (relatively) new mum there is absolutely no way that the majority of those are happening, but the more I thought about it, the more superficial and silly those suggestions sounded. What about being kind to yourself, forgiving yourself, working hard for positive mental health, cancelling that lunch so you can rest physically and mentally? As women we’re fighting a range of visible and invisible battles every single day. Against ourselves, for ourselves and everything in between. We’re taught to put ourselves last, to hate every part of ourselves while simultaneously told that we’re worth it (in the name of spending money to fix our ‘flaws’) and repeatedly told we can have everything and do everything but are met with
criticism no matter what we choose. The #selfcare trend leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth. It’s simplistic and reductive. As women we’re now not only faced with the pressure to have it all and do it all, (while looking effortless), but to take time for ourselves in a way that looks beautiful, convinces others that we have the perfect life and to keep ourselves together all the time. Self care is not the revolutionary act it claims to be, but rather another way women are made to conform. To borrow the words from a dear friend - buying a new gorgeous mug and expensive tea, brewing a cup of tea in said gorgeous mug and putting together in a flat lay of candles, notebooks and pens to photograph on Instagram to show people you’re having a #selfcaresunday is not selfcare. Real self care is indeed revolutionary – keeping your unique and beautiful light lit in a world that seeks to dim your brightness, standing up for yourself and your beliefs, knowing that life isn’t all unicorns and glitter but that’s OK. It’s about our survival as women and the courage to be yourself in a world that constantly reminds you that you should be something else. Audre Lorde said, “caring for myself is not self indulgence, it is self preservation and that is an act of political warfare”
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Grin with Confidence During National Smile Month 2019
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ational Smile Month is a long running and high profile campaign that is held throughout the United Kingdom to raise awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene. National Smile Month 2019 is set to run from May 13th until June 13th and a large number of individuals and organisations will be setting up events to spread the message of the need to pay attention to oral hygiene to maintain a bright and white smile. National Smile Month is primarily organised by the Oral Health Foundation with the aim of helping to improve the oral health of millions of people throughout the United Kingdom. During this month long campaign special events will be organised in schools throughout the United Kingdom to help children to establish healthy oral habits. There are three key messages of National Smile Month, with the first one being that it is essential to brush your teeth at night and at least once during the day using fluoride toothpaste. It is also recommended to visit your dentist regularly and cut the consumption of sugary drinks and foods to an absolute minimum. Shocking research has revealed that nearly a third (31%) of 5-year-olds and nearly half (46%) of 8-year-olds in the UK have obvious tooth decay in their primary teeth. Also, it was found that, sadly, 35% of 12-year-old children are too embarrassed to smile or laugh
due to tooth decay or missing teeth. These dental health issues come down to many factors, including poor oral care habits and nutrition. However, with the right support, they’re mostly preventable. During National Smile Month [14th May 14th June], campaign sponsor, Oral-B is on a mission to help UK parents adopt appropriate home-based oral health behaviours and thereby reduce the number of children with toothache and dental problems – all through its #StrongTeethMakeStrongKids campaign. Oral-B’s “Strong Teeth Make Strong Kids” programme aims to educate and support parents on how they can help their children develop the right habits, as well as lay down a strong foundation for good oral health, for a healthy and confident smile for life. “We are working closely with the UK’s Dental Professionals by aiming to provide up to 20,000 dental professionals this year with simple and engaging educational materials for parents and their children during routine check-ups. “Oral-B is committed to take on this challenge to sustainably improve the situation in the UK”, says Alessio Martini, Brand Manager for Oral-B in the UK. Combined with the right dental care products, these positive oral health messages are designed to encourage parents to lead the way, so they can see that these oral health issues are mostly preventable with simple
changes to their families’ daily oral care routine. How should I clean my child’s teeth? Cleaning your child’s teeth should be part of their daily hygiene routine. You may find it easier to stand or sit behind your child, cradling their chin in your hand so you can reach their top and bottom teeth more easily. • When the first teeth start to appear, try using a toothbrush designed for children, with a small smear of fluoride toothpaste. • It is important to supervise your child’s brushing until they are at least seven. • Once all the teeth have appeared, use a toothbrush with a small head and soft bristles in small, circular movements and try to concentrate on one section at a time. • Don’t forget to brush gently behind the teeth and onto the gums. • Spit out after brushing and do not rinse, so that the fluoride stays on your teeth longer. • If possible, make brushing a routine - just before your child goes to bed and at least one other time during the day. • Remember to encourage your child, as praise will often get results! During National Smile Month, The Oral Health Foundation embarks upon a nationwide search to find special individuals, from all areas of the United Kingdom, who deserve recognition for their impact in the community. It is your opportunity to let us know about an unsung hero in your life who always manages to raise a smile on your face. Whether it is a family member, friend, colleague, patient – we want to know about anybody who you feel deserves some recognition and appreciation for being that extra bit special. How to nominate Send a picture of your chosen nominee along with a brief description of why they deserves to be one of the faces of National Smile Month 2019. We want to see a natural smile (no smileys please), send your entries to us at pr@dentalhealth.org Or share your smile with us on Twitter and Facebook using #NominateASmile.
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Dying Matters Awareness Week 2019 runs May 13-19 For the last couple of years, Dying Matters Awareness Week has challenged us all to answer a question: What Can You Do? How can we help ourselves, or families and our communities face up to death and bereavement?
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or 2019, we will ask another question: Are We Ready? It’s a question that challenges each of us on several levels. Are We Ready for our own deaths, or the deaths of those we care about? This is a practical question – wills, funeral planning and more – but of course it’s also emotional, even spiritual for some of us. For many of us, the answer will
not be ‘yes’. We know from the research we’ve done that most people haven’t taken care of the practical aspects, which include deciding on organ donation, and planning our future care. And even for those that have, the emotional aspect of being ready for death is challenging. Who is ever really ready to die? Such questions are best faced with the help of others, which
BOSTON CREMATORIUM Boston Crematorium has served the communities of Lincolnshire since 1966, providing a first-class service to the bereaved in beautiful natural surroundings. Located close to the town centre within Boston Cemetery, a much admired Local Wildlife Site, we pride ourselves on being able to provide both traditional funeral services combined with more modern facilities such as live webcasts and multimedia services. Our dedicated and caring staff treat every family with dignity and respect and are here to advise and guide you through the difficult time of bereavement whatever your particular needs. The peaceful gardens of remembrance, which can be visited 365 days a year, offer a variety of personalised memorials to choose from including inscribed plaques, granite vaults and the Book of Remembrance. Boston Crematorium, Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 9HA Telephone 01205 364612 – Office open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Facebook: @BostonCrematorium
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is why we’re asking ‘Are We Ready?’ To face death and dying is a challenge greater than any one of us can face alone, and it is all of our responsibility. We’re in this life together, so our question is asking much more of us than you might think. • Are We Ready to help others get their affairs in order? • Are We Ready to help people we know who are caring for someone who is dying? • Are We Ready to support someone who is grieving? • Or even something as simple as “Are We Ready to talk about it?” We can only know the answer if we start to have the conversation, and as we’ve said before, talking about it won’t make it happen. And those conversations don’t stop in our private lives – they have to form a part of the public debate as well. Are We Ready to volunteer at a local hospice? Are We Ready to support a bereavement
charity? Are We Ready to do what we can in our communities to help people be ready? How to open up difficult conversations People who are dying usually know what is happening to them. Nevertheless, when a dying person believes relatives and friends can’t cope with the truth, it can be hard for them to talk about what they’re experiencing or ask for what they want or need. This can leave them feeling isolated and lonely, not knowing how to reach out or say goodbye. So, how can a meaningful conversation happen? A dying person might sometimes help indirectly by throwing out ‘tester questions’ to check if you are willing to engage with them. They might, for example, ask you, ‘What do you think happens to you after you die?’ They might ask if you think there is life after death.
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The most important gift you can give to a dying person is to listen. Don’t fear tears: it’s okay to cry; crying is a natural response to emotionally charged situations. They might ask, ‘Do you think God really exists?’. On the other hand, you yourself may want to broach the subject of death with your relative or friend, but don’t quite know how, especially if death has never been mentioned before. One of the easiest ways of opening up the subject is to ask your relative or friend who they would like you to contact if they became very seriously ill. This conveys that you know they may not recover and are willing to talk about it. It also gives them the space to decide whether or not to respond.
If you don’t feel quite ready to have this kind of conversation and you’re in a hospital, hospice or care home setting, talk with the nursing staff so they can offer appropriate support. The most important gift you can give to a dying person is
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permission to grieve for the life he or she is leaving behind. And also be able to be quiet! Don’t feel you have to talk all the time. Just being there quietly at the bedside is important, and can often be surprisingly peaceful.
to listen. Don’t fear tears: it’s okay to cry; crying is a natural response to emotionally charged situations. Being brave enough to express your grief can have a powerful healing effect on your relationship, as well as giving your relative or friend
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What's on your bucket list? A bucket list is a great way to single out once-in-a-lifetime things to do, from adventurous acts to simpler things such as revisiting a favourite place.
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e might start such a list before a milestone age or keep one as a reminder to live in the moment. Sometimes, it’s also a way to face an inevitable part of our lives – death. It’s a tough subject and affects people differently. Some might feel reluctant to plan for it. Others may be unsure of loved ones’ wishes or in the dark about their administrative affairs. Dying Matters Awareness Week from 13th to 19th May is a national campaign which tries to help people talk about it. And to support this, at Lincolnshire Co-op we’re holding a series of drop-in events in our communities. Our colleagues will get the conversation started by inviting people to add their bucket list ideas to a blackboard. And if you’ve any questions about planning ahead or want to mull over future funeral wishes there’ll be help on hand too. Whether there’s a song that makes you smile, a type of transport that’s you all over or you’d like a celebration that puts the environment first with an eco-coffin, there are so many personal touches to go for. And by recording your wishes through a Lincolnshire Co-op funeral plan, you’ll give your loved ones less to handle when the time comes. It’s also a good way to give family peace of mind by paying in advance. Instead of insurance policies and over 50s plans - which may not cover the average cost of a funeral - a Lincolnshire Co-op funeral plan ensures that whenever you come to use it, the full cost is covered if the requirements haven’t changed. Our funeral plans start from £2,795 including a £200 member discount voucher* when you attend one of our drop-in events at locations such as our Food Store on Woodville Road in Boston on Wednesday 15th May between 10am and midday. There’ll also be fundraising for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, one of our current Community Champions.
For advice at any time, simply call our Boston Funeral Home on 01205 362 512 or visit during opening hours. You can also find out more here: www.lincolnshire.coop/dyingmatters * If you are a member and pay in full for your funeral plan with this voucher you will receive £200 discount. If you pay in instalments, you will receive £200 dividend on your card upon receipt of your final payment.
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Food Matters Best Meat Cuts For Your Bank Holiday Bbq: Sirloin, Pork Neck Fillets, Dry Age Rib-Eye And More! Fingers crossed the sun is going to make a badly wanted appearance over the upcoming Bank Holidays, so waste no time, take your BBQ out of the shed, give it a good clean and enjoy the long weekend. We have tips for the best grilling experience! When it comes to feeding hungry crowds on a hot day, serving up flame-loved meats is a must. And while the British barbecue is not always a fancy feast, after a long winter like the one we just had, it’s worth putting out some special cuts to celebrate! From pork neck fillets to dry age beef, here’s how to make the most of your chosen cut of meat. Best For Grill Striploin, rib-eye, fillet steaks and yes, our everpopular homemade speciality sausages are the top picks because they’re affordable, easy to barbecue and are packed with flavour. However, cuts such as flank and rump are as tasty, cook quicker and are great budget-friendly options if you are entertaining a crowd. To maximise flavour and succulence, try grilling your meat on the bone, especially T-bone or sirloin on the bone. Why? Because the bone helps the flesh retain moisture and texture. For something extra special why not consider a thick rib-eye on the bone. Dry Age Dry ageing allows beef to age for up to six weeks in a cool room, exposed directly to the air, so the natural enzymes in the meat allow it to tenderise, darken and shrink, forming a crust that when trimmed, expose a rich red meat inside. For best results with dry age beef on the grill, go for a nice fat cut about two to three centimetres thick, and to appreciate the full flavour profile, aim for medium-rare, seasoning with just rock salt and pepper. But whatever you do, don’t leave it on the BBQ for too long, the ageing extracts some of the moisture, so dry-aged meat cooks quicker than other cuts.
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Temperature Tips To make the most of your cut of meat, make sure your barbecue is “super hot and super clean” before cooking, even if it means you have to turn down the heat when grilling begins. It’s also crucial to let meat warm to room temperature before you start cooking it “this relaxes the flesh and allows it to cook more evenly so you have a more tender and juicier meat and less chance of overcooking or drying out the steaks. Once barbecuing begins, let the meat colour but only to the point when a little juice or blood still comes through when gently pressed. Flip once and let the other side colour, then lift the meat off the heat while it’s still pink in the middle and rest it on a plate, where it will keep cooking as it cools.
You don’t have to keep touching and flipping it, just let it be – but don’t forget about it! Go Slow But if you fancy trying something really different, how about a beef brisket, beef cheeks or beef short ribs – that you can leave braising in red wine overnight? You can also try pork neck fillet, chops, ribs or diced shoulder of pork, marinated overnight using simple ingredients such as good quality olive oil, garlic and herbs. Either for the beef or the pork, after marinating, cover with foil in a baking tray or pot, then cook in the oven at low temperature (80ºC to 100ºC max) for 12 hours. The result is an incredibly juicy fall-apart meat, great for a pulled beef or pork sandwiches.
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Should you Move or Improve? How Much Does a House Extension Cost? How much does a house extension cost? We get asked this question a lot, so, we thought it worthy of its own article! It’s not an easy question to answer and obviously depends on a number of factors, but that’s not the answer you’re looking for is it? You’re really looking for a very rough figure, a general guideline, a starting point. OK, I’ll try my best. Let’s start with a basic single storey extension say 4m x 5m You may have heard that the rule of thumb is £1,000 per m2. However, this figure has been bandied about for rather a long time now! From experience, £1,200 – £1,500 per m2 is a now a more realistic estimate for a house extension cost in 2015 and reflects price increases over the last few years. So, for your 4 x 5m extension, the build cost at the lowest end of these estimates would be roughly £24,000 + Add on 10-15% for professional fees (architect, planning application, building regs, structural engineer) + VAT Single storey extension = £32,000 How about a double storey extension, same footprint? As a rule of thumb you can add 50% extra to the build cost of a single storey extension. So, £24,000 +50% = £36,000 + Add on 10-15% for professional fees (architect, planning application, building regs, structural engineer) + VAT Double Storey Extension = £48,000 The above figures would apply to a typical, uncomplicated extension. Sound like a lot? Think about the costs of ‘moving up’ the housing ladder… Selling an average 3 bed home at £175,000 would cost: Estate agent fees – 1% + vat = £2100
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Solicitor Fees for buying and selling, plus associated costs - £2500 approx Stamp Duty on house purchase of £240,000* £2,300 Removals - £750 approx Difference between sale and purchase price* £65,000 Cost of Move = £72,650 *Purchase of an average 4 bed house at £240,000
You will always need to weigh up if you are adding an extension for your family to enjoy, to add value or both. If you are looking to move in the next 2-5 years and hope to recoup your outlay then you must keep a close watch on your budget! Moving may give you the opportunity to move to a new area, increase your outside space as well as the house space. You need to make the right decision for you and your family.
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New Kia e-Niro Check out the new Kia e-Niro. The Korean automaker has ushered this car into the automotive arena in the hope of putting to rest the reservations of electric-car naysayers. The cynics tend to think that vehicles without combustion engines don’t have the range or the performance of ‘regular’ cars – and they always slam the price. Well, after having a first drive of the e-Niro in South Korea I’m pleased to report that Kia will probably turn these disbelievers into believers. Why? Well, the e-Niro is more credible than any electric car to date, including Hyundai’s mechanically related Kona Electric. While the two vehicles have similar powertrains and platforms, the Kia houses its ingenious technology in a more traditionally-designed and more down-to-earth bundle.
dashboard is bland yet functional, there’s an ultramodern infotainment system, and importantly, there’s space for five-up. The most obvious difference, though, is within the centre console. The usual gear selector has been replaced with a rotary dial. This little change in details unfurls some additional storage room, too. The e-Niro’s 451-litre boot is larger than the ubiquitous Nissan Qashqai’s, but it’s less than the 510-litres in the Seat Ateca. Mind you, it’s still a good size, and you can store the charging cables under the load floor. At the time of writing, there’s just one trim level
At the end of the day, the all-new e-Niro is a no-nonsense five-door family crossover that makes electric car ownership more appealing than ever. The pure-electric e-Niro looks almost the same as its plug-in and hybrid bedfellows, although there are some restrained alterations. Look intently, and you’ll spot the sleeker front bumper, a fared-in grille and 17-inch alloys. The rear of the Kia wears a modified trim to complement the nose, too, helping to provide a more slippery shape. Inside, the car is like other Kia Niros. The
to select – and it’s called the First Edition. Okay, it’s not very original, but who cares when you get a car as well kitted-out as this? The e-Niro in this guise comes with a reversing camera, heated leather seats, lane keep assist and forward collision warning. The Kia doesn’t possess LED headlights, though – and that’s a shame. So, yes, the e-Niro is all very orthodox; that is until
you examine the powertrain. The Kia gets a 204ps motor that propels the front wheels. This, as well as the 64kWh battery pack, is used in Hyundai’s Kona Electric. However, unlike the Kona, a 136ps, 39kWh variant won’t be sold in the UK. The motor’s power output boosts the Kia e-Niro’s athleticism well above the current plug-in and hybrid Niro models. What’s more, once the substantial surge of torque is taken into consideration, the car feels livelier than many ‘warm’ family-hatchbacks. There’s even enough grunt to get a squeal from the front tyres, as I found out when putting my foot down to escape Seoul’s traffic. There are a couple of paddles behind the e-Niro’s steering wheel to regulate the force of brake regeneration. And, while you can’t drive the Kia with one pedal as you can in Nissan’s Leaf, the trio of levels allows you to make the most of the e-Niro’s charge. What about the all-important range then? Well, Kia claims that the e-Niro can manage 282 miles on one charge. More impressively, the official figure is higher when driving around town. That means many e-Niro drivers will only need to charge up once a week - at the most. Granted, the topping up process isn’t as straightforward as a quick fill up at the pumps, but
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v Friday
Market Day – Louth, Alford and Sleaford 9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 10.00am - 2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt, Boston www. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk, T: 01205 280276 10.00am-1.00pm - New Horizons – for people with mental health problems. Methodist Church, St Leonards Drive, Chapel St Leonards. T: 07901 611256 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk - Boston Sports and Social Club Fishtoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1pm -3pm Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Job club New Life Community Church in Kirton (Main Road A16 - PE20 1QJ) Tel Carol Lidgett on 07704695870 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton Parish Hall 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane Old Leake T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1.30pm – 3.30pm - Line-dancing, The Ridlington Rooms 4.30pm - 9.00pm: Belly Dancing and Musical Theatre Classes, T: 01205 352104. W: www.ajdance.com 6.00pm Pilates, The Old School, Boston Control Studio, The Old School, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU. T: Sharon 07736 068656 7.00pm – 8.30pm Belly Dance Classes,
Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.00pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Mordern Jive, Cha Cha, Merengue. Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: 07737064128 7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre, T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.15pm Dance Party – Every last Friday of the month, 7pm beginners Salsa Lesson, Advanced Salsa lesson. 8.30pm party starts, non-dancers welcome, Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. T: 07737 064128 7:30pm - 8:30pm Boston Triathlon Club, Swimming Saturday Prsa 9:am - 10:30am Adult and Junior Cycling & Running, Geoff Moulder, Craig Oliver 01205 363141 7.30pm – 10.00pm, Wrangle Youth Club, Wrangle Youth Centre (PE22 9DL). T: Jayne 07751 051862 or Jason 07943 512636 7.30pm, Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park Avenue, Sutterton. T: 01205 460459
v Saturday
Wills Roller disco at Peter Paine Performance Centre. Now open every Saturday, times vary please look at our Facebook page or Call 07501128832 9.00am - 5.30pm: Children’s Dance Classes, T: 01205 352104. W: www. ajdance.com Wedding First Dance Classes - Times to be arranged. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737064128 10.00am – 11.00am Footie Tots, 18 months to 5 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk 10.00am – 11.30am Soccer Club, 5 to 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk 10.00am - 4.00pm Felting. Felting demonstrations & workshops. Antons Gowt, Boston. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk. T: 01205 280276. Every first Saturday in the month. 10.30am to 11.30am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.30am – 11.30am Go-Ride Cycling for 4 - 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Rosebery Avenue, Boston, T: 07507 291912, W: www.bostonwheelerscc.org.uk/ goride.htm 10am – 1pm Wood carving workshop Boston Stump 6.30pm – 11.30pm Line Dancing, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 366810 7.30pm till late Dance Party - Every third Saturday of the month. The Witham Tavern, Boston. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome, dancers and non-dancers. Food available. T: 07737 064128
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Fitness Shred Class – Mixture of training level 1, Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 2.00pm Sarber Dog Training, Antons Gowt. T: Nicki 01205 480869 6pm Sunday Sound Bathing & relaxation every month at Boston Body Hub call Debbie on 01205 837172 6.30pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Rueda. Upstairs at the White Hart Hotel. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128 2pm Country Music Concert – once a month, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane, Please call for dates. Tel 01205 870 983 or 01205 363757
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