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Simply Boston Issue 76 October 2019

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DISCOVER OUR BESPOKE CAMPUS DESIGNED TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN STUDENTS WE INVITE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM YEAR 5 AND 6 TO VISIT OUR BESPOKE YEAR 7 CAMPUS.

Year 5 & 6 Open Evening: Tollfield Campus Tuesday 15th October 2019 | 4.30pm - 6.30pm Our newly refurbished Tollfield Campus is a perfect environment for your child to start their secondary education. We have invested over £1.5 million to create a bespoke facility which is designed to bring out the best in all students and believe that the facilities on offer are truly unique.

We are proud to deliver a broad curriculum in a safe and supported environment, where students are prepared for a life full of opportunity.

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Working in partnership

to raise achievement for all.

Welcome to the October issue

September can sometimes feel like a cruel month, the children go back to school and then the weather is glorious. We certainly have enjoyed an Indian Summer.

As a family we are not in the swing of school runs and homework, I’m not sure if it feel like the new normal quite yet but I know I am already looking forward to half term.

Back to this months’ magazine – we offer advice on eating out with children, there are dogs from Jerry Green Rescue looking for homes on page 14….could you find your new best friend?

If you have recently got engaged or are planning winter wedding, make sure you check out our wedding feature and see how much you can save, just by switching seasons. And finally Tim test drives the VW Arteon.

Well, for now, all that’s left for me to say is enjoy the last few warm days and see you next month!

Hayley

Contents 4

News

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Council News

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Citizens Advice

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10 Mini Police 12

Library News

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Family Life

18 Wedding Focus

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20 Funerals 25 Home & Property

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26 Motoring •

28 Handy Contacts

Your Local Community

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News

WE NEED YOUR NEWS! If you have news to share with the residents of South Holland then please send details to editor@simplyboston.co.uk

No Step Too Far For Volunteers Dedicated volunteers have won awards for going above and beyond while encouraging people to stay healthy by joining local health walks.

There are more than 60 regular volunteer-run health walks across Lincolnshire’s seven districts, which all come under the national Ramblers Walking for Health scheme.

During a recent celebration event at Woodland Waters in Ancaster, eight of the hard-working volunteers who help lead health walks were recognised with honours.

Lincolnshire Co-op supports health walks in Lincoln, South Kesteven and East Lindsey alongside other agencies such as Greenwich Leisure and 1Life.

They help bring together a network of walks across the whole county.

Health walks can benefit people in lots of ways. As well as improving people’s physical wellbeing, walkers can meet others and enjoy their local

area, enhancing their mental health.

Walk lasts between 30 and 90 minutes and take place on a regular basis. Groups cater for different abilities so everyone can enjoy walks at their own pace.

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Chief Executive Ursula Lidbetter said: “It’s inspiring to meet our volunteer walk leaders and we’re immensely proud of them. We want to say thank you for their dedication and enthusiasm in leading groups and supporting others.

“Winners were put forward by fellow volunteer leaders and walkers and we were impressed with some of the nominations that came in.

Amongst many attributes, they were praised for their commitment, friendliness, encouragement and endless kindness.”

To find a walk near you and more information, visit www.lincolnshire. coop/healthwalks

Roll Of Honour Chris Dorrington - Boston walk Chris always has a smile and a story

Ken Taylor - Gainsborough walk He never lets the group down

to tell and that is why his walking group

and never misses a weekly walk. He

love him. He is patient and shows great

ensures all members feel welcome,

empathy with walkers on the Monday

supported and always encourages

morning walk in Boston, who have

all abilities to take part. A fellow

learning difficulties.

walk leader said “I feel an award for this reliable and caring man

Sheila Grossmith - Heckington walk She has been involved with the Heckington group since it started six

would be highly appropriate. He is a huge success for our team and true inspiration to all.”

years ago and during that time has developed over 20 local walks, detailing them all in her walks notebook.

Caroline Moore – Welton walk She joined her walk group to improve her fitness and walks miles

Shirley Thompson - Sleaford walk Shirley has been part of the Sleaford

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with her dog Jago. When she used to get the bus, she made the most of the

health walking group since it first

time on the journey by recruiting other

began over ten years ago and she’s

walkers and nearly the bus driver

been walking weekly ever since and

himself! She now drives and provides

encourages others to join in.

lifts for other walkers.

LIVES receives £23,000 grant from BNA for lifesaving equipment

Lincolnshire charity LIVES is delighted to have received a grant from the BNA Charitable Incorporated Organisation to support volunteer medic responders in Lincolnshire.

The grant of £23,000 was awarded to LIVES earlier this month and will fund advanced monitoring equipment to support the advanced care delivered by LIVES medic responders who attend the most seriously ill and injured patients in the community.

Carl Keeble, Head of Operations at LIVES, said: “LIVES would like to thank the BNA for this extremely important funding, which will allow us to provide two of our advanced skills medics with the equipment to extend the range of clinical interventions we can provide to critically unwell and injured patients across

Lincolnshire.”

Paul Simpson, a BNA Trustee, said: “LIVES provides a service in Lincolnshire that is so important for the community.

The volunteer medics and responders are often first on the scene for a wide range of medical emergencies including heart attacks, strokes and road traffic collisions.

Myself and the other trustees of BNA Charitable Incorporated Organisation want to support LIVES by providing the funding required for new equipment that really can make a difference and save lives.”

LIVES currently has over 60 volunteer medics, ranging from trained nurses, paramedics and doctors who work alongside and support the charity’s 700 Community First Responders in Lincolnshire.

Ghosts, Ghouls

and Villains!

This October the Vancouver Quarter is being taken over by Ghosts, Ghouls and Villains! On Saturday October 26th at 10am the annual FREE Halloween trail is back. This year’s celebrations are bigger and better than ever before, so put on your worst and come down.

There is something for everyone, with our ever popular trail ending in spooky sweet treats, messy workshops, scary photobooth and so much more. Keep your eyes peels some of our favourite villains, Maleficent and her gang will be sneaking around the centre, approach them at your own risk! So come along to the Vancouver Quarter in King’s Lynn for a frightful day out.

Calling all Clubs, Groups, Organisations and Businesses!

Do you have a local news story you’d like to share with residents? Please get in touch with the team at Simply Boston on 01775 640254 or email editor@simplyboston.co.uk

New team to tackle on-street litter A new team of enforcement officers have taken to the streets of Boston this month in a bid to tackle people who deliberately drop litter, who don’t clean up after their dog and those who fly-tip instead of taking a trip to the tip.

These new officers began patrolling areas of Boston at the beginning of this month and have been issuing fines daily.

Anyone they spot either dropping litter, urinating, spitting, fails to pick up after their dog or fails to be able to provide the

means to pick up after their dog will receive an immediate £150 fixed penalty notice. Anyone who does not discharge their responsibility by paying the fine will be taken to court and prosecuted.

As well as dog excrement, litter and fly tipping, the team have also been given the powers to deal with other problems such as graffiti, fly-posting, exposing vehicles for sale on the highway, repairing vehicles on the highway, abandoned vehicles, failure to

produce a waste transfer note, failure to produce a waste carrier licence and Duty of Care. Some of their work will be carried out using information passed to us by members of the public and local councillors.

It is hoped that because of our zero tolerance approach people will decide to dispose of their rubbish more responsibly and this will help keep Boston much cleaner and improve the overall look of the town and surrounding areas

Portfolio holder for environmental services, which includes street cleaning, Cllr Yvonne Stevens, said: “”Littering and fly-tipping are two of the most regular complaints we receive from the public. Residents have had enough of those people who don’t care about the effects their behaviour has on their neighbours or the environment.

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Cllr Paul Skinner

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Hello I’m Paul Skinner, Boston Borough Council’s cabinet member responsible for the regulatory portfolio. This year since May a number of additional responsibilities have been added.

Climate change is one such item, extremely topical politically and according to the Mori Polls in the minds of a high number of the population (85%). Climate change is a neverending, natural process and has been happening since the formation of the atmosphere around the early earth. However, we’ve experienced record temperatures this summer, as well as floods and storms.

The proportion of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is higher than at any point for 400,000 years, and going up fast. Climate change threatens life as we know it, the encouraging news is that the people of this country recognise the crisis for what it is, we are remarkably united on the fact, and we want action in response.

I was delighted this week to attend and

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Each month a different member of Boston Borough Council’s Cabinet writes about the issues which they have responsibility for. This month Cllr Paul Skinner, Boston Borough Council’s cabinet member responsible for the regulatory portfolio talks about climate change and other topics.

support a working group set up by the council to look at how we can do as much as we can to reduce our carbon footprint to ZERO. Many councils have already declared climate emergencies as a symbolic commitment to do something to address the biggest challenge the world has faced in 100s of years. What is different in our approach is a desire across the council to have a meaningful and realistic plan with actions that can measure our progress. As council we have already reduced our carbon emissions by 49% since 2008 but we want to do more. We want to ensure that we not only lead from the front by demonstrating and practicing excellent environmental initiatives but we do it in a way which encourages others to do their bit. We will be moving away from single use plastics, we will be using renewable energy sources, we will be rolling out EV charging points across our car parks, we will be reducing our vehicle and building emissions and much more but we cannot do this alone. Every business, every organisation, every individual

can do a little which can achieve a lot.

Boston Borough Council CCTV has now been upgraded to an Open Source system, this enables us to purchase better performance cameras at more competitive rates while giving other operational benefit’s, our staff and services being called upon by a number of partners including Lincolnshire Police, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council. Anti-social behaviour and evidence packages requested have decreased suggesting a drop in both crime and anti-social behaviour. I applaud both our staff and those in our partnerships efforts in achieving those figures, but I can reassure the public that we strive constantly to build upon our knowledge and methods to improve further.

Our licensing services continue to perform well, this is quasi-judicial and the choices made by committee and officers are down defined paths.

The building regulations department continues delivering a professional service that competes well with commercial services in the area.

Health and Wellbeing continues to work well to raise the importance of all taking responsibility for ourselves. The area has improved against other areas of the UK showing real progress.

We are working with the other district councils sharing best practice while tailoring the approach to the needs in our area. An example is gaining Central Government funding to support the government’s strategy to eradicate rough sleeping by 2027. This will not happen overnight but we are putting together a wider rough sleeping team to support those vulnerable members of our community. This will include on the ground street support, opportunities for intensive and focused support, e.g. for mental health and substance misuse, as well as working with rough sleepers to increase their confidence in dealing with securing and maintaining longer lasting tenancies and accommodation.

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Advice

Help with Debt Check your options for getting out of debt If you have lots of debts and are struggling to pay, there are things you can do to help you get out of debt.

Dealing with money issues can sometimes be off-putting, but if you don’t understand how things like credit or mortgages work, you could end up losing out financially or getting yourself deep in debt. Citizens Advice can give you the information you need to make the right choices, including help to deal with your debt problems, how to avoid losing your home and how to get your finances back into shape.

• you’re being taken to court for a debt

• Gas or electricity bills

• your gas or electricity company is threatening to cut you

• Phone or internet bills

off

• TV licence payments • Court fines

You might be able to talk to your creditors and arrange a way to pay them, or make a formal agreement called a ‘debt

Making a list of your debts

• Overpaid tax credits

We constantly need volunteers to support the delivery

solution’.

• Payments for goods bought on hire purchase or

of our work across North Kesteven and Boston.

conditional sale

situation. It’ll depend on things like:

There are many benefits to volunteering including:

• Unpaid income tax, National Insurance or VAT

• the type of debts you have

• making a difference to an individual’s life

• Unpaid child maintenance or child support

• the total amount of debt you have

• changing the way things work for the better

2. Deal with your other debts

• how much money you can pay towards your debts

• receiving highly respected training

You’ll need to decide what the best solution is for your

Once you’ve got your priority debts under control, you

• obtaining invaluable work experience

should look at all your other debts. They’re ‘non-priority

arrange to pay off your debts over a few years. You might

• developing new skills - which can help with employability

debts’ because the problems they cause are less serious.

be able to get a debt management plan, an administration

• putting existing skills to good use

order or an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA).

• getting involved with the community

creditors to stop chasing you while you deal with your

• making new friends

priority debts.

If you have some money to pay your debts, you could

If you don’t have any money to pay your debts there are still options that could help you. If you owe less than £20,000, you might be able to apply for a Debt Relief

Get help from Citizens Advice on how to ask your other

Your non-priority debts might include:

• reducing the feeling of isolation We have a range of volunteer roles including: reception

Order (DRO). If you owe more than £20,000 applying for

duties; providing advice either face to face or by telephone,

bankruptcy might be an option.

email or web chat; Trustee; Fundraiser; Research &

Different debt solutions can affect your life in different

Campaigns and Administrator.

ways. For example, they might affect your credit rating, mortgage or savings, or restrict the work you can do. Make sure you understand how you’ll be affected before you apply for a debt solution.

If you need more help understanding the different

• credit card or store card debts • catalogue debts • unsecured loans including payday loans • unpaid water bills - your supplier can’t cut off your water supply

Work out which debts to deal with first ‘Priority debts’ are debts that can cause you particularly serious problems if you don’t do anything about them.

• overpayments of benefits - apart from tax credits • unpaid parking tickets - these are called Penalty Charge Notices or Parking Charge Notices

You need to work out which of your debts are priority

• money you owe to family and friends

options and their risks, contact Citizens Advice Mid

debts and deal with them first. Make sure you’ve collected

Lincolnshire.

together information about all of your debts.

to court to get you to pay - Citizens Advice can help if you

1. Identify and deal with your priority debts

don’t know what to do if you’re being taken to court.

Collecting information about your debts If you owe money and you’re struggling to pay it back, there are actions you can take.

Get help from your nearest Citizens Advice if you have an urgent debt problem. This could be, for example, if:

Contact Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire if:

If you don’t pay these debts, your creditors can take you

If you owe money to family and friends, it might help to

• you’re struggling to deal with your priority debts

tell them you have other debts. They might offer to wait

• you have more than 1 priority debt and you need help

until you’ve paid off your other debts before asking you to

deciding which to deal with first

pay them back.

If you’ve got any of these, they’re your priority debts:

We are here to help, for further information and

• bailiffs are coming round

• Rent arrears

advice on Debt and money contact Citizens Advice Mid

• you’re being evicted for rent arrears

• Mortgage arrears or secured loan arrears

Lincolnshire or visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

• you’re being evicted for mortgage arrears

• Council tax arrears

debt-and-money/

Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire gi ves people th e knowledge and confidence th ey need to find th eir way forward.

We offer free, confidential advice to everyone in Boston and North Kesteven.

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Boston Office

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Moneys Yard, Carre Street, Sleaford NG34 7TW Mon to Wed 09.15 - 2.00 Thurs 09.15 – 2.00 & 4.00 – 6.30 Fri 09.15 - 12.30

North Hykeham Office Info-Links Office OneNK, Moor Lane North HykehamLN6 9AX Mon & Thurs 9.30 to 12.30

Adviceline : 03444 111 444 Monday – Friday 10am- 4pm National Language Line: 0845 310 9900 Email: outreach@ citizensadvicemidlincs.org.uk

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2. Search for the shop or site you want and we’ll take you there, so you can shop as normal.

3. When you check out you’ll collect a free donation. It doesn’t cost a penny extra!

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Mini Police

The Mini Police program is now back in full swing after the summer break. The team have packaged and dispatched hundreds of new uniforms, notebooks, lanyards and contracts ready for the coming year.

Since the new term began, PCSOs have been visiting our Mini Police schools and introducing the Mini Police program to the Year 5 pupils.

It is quite an exciting time for them, as unlike last year, they have a little bit more of an idea about what the Mini Police program is all about – they have seen Mini Police in their schools and on their playgrounds, as well as out

in the local community. This has led to greater interest and more applicants for the program. PCSOs have been hearing all about what each child believes is important about being in the role, not only to themselves but to making a positive difference to their school. We have heard from children who pledge to make their fellow pupils aware of issues that not only affect them, but those around them, such as scams. We have heard from pupils who want to stamp out bullying, who want to challenge stereotypes and those who want to make our roads safer by educating motorists about excess speed.

We look forward to following their journey through the program. We would love to take on every single applicant to the role, but as we unfortunately can’t, our PCSOs and teachers will be working hard to ensure that pupils are elected fairly and democratically, meaning that anyone who feels inspired to stand up and want to be considered can be.

The Mini Police program provides a platform for its participants to share important topics to fellow pupils and the wider community. It also encourages the children on the program to reflect on their own characters, to uphold high

standards and to inspire others to do the same. We are, after all, asking them to act as our ambassadors, sometimes in the public arena. We ask our recruits to uphold high school attendance, good behaviour and to encourage and promote respect amongst pupils. We also ask them to share these values and ethics through the topics they undertake both in and out of school, as they are great qualities to continue with through the school journey.

We look forward to sharing some pictures of our new recruits next month once uniforms are issued and the children are settled into the role and working on their first tasks.

Please follow us on our social media pages to keep up-to-date with where we are and what we are doing:

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Adult Book Choice Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay It all begins on a Monday, when four people board an elevator in a Manhattan office tower. Each presses a button for their floor, but the elevator proceeds, non-stop, to the top. Once there, it stops for a few seconds, and then plummets right to the bottom of the shaft.

It appears to be a horrific, random tragedy. But then, on Tuesday, it happens again, in a different Manhattan skyscraper.

Who is behind this? Two seasoned New York detectives and a straight-shooting journalist must race against time to find the answers . . .

Childrens Book Choice We are the Beaker Girls by Jacqueline Wilson The SEQUEL to the award-winning MY MUM TRACY BEAKER Jacqueline Wilson’s FUNNIEST, FIERCEST and most BELOVED new heroine JESS BEAKER returns for another AMAZING ADVENTURE.

October Events at Boston Library National Libraries Week 7th to 12th October Join us for Digital sessions including: How to use Ancestry – Monday 7th October 2.00pm4.00pm – For adults. No need to book just drop in How to use Overdrive; our new audio book platform Tuesday 8th October 2.00pm-4.00pm - For adults. No need to book just drop in Coding Fun Saturday 12th October 2.00pm-3.00pm.

For ages 7-11 years. Please book your place to avoid disappointment

Fun Palace Saturday 5th October 10.00am-3.00pm Come along to learn a skill taught by members of the local community for members of the local community.

If you have a skill you would like to share and can spare an hour or 2 on Saturday 5th October, then Boston Library would like to hear from you. Skills can be anything from teaching a phrase in another language, teaching a craft technique, teaching how to change a plug. In fact anything as long as it’s safe to do indoors. Please contact Boston Library by email: boston.library@gll.org, by phone: 01522 782010 or pop in to speak to staff.

v Boston Library opening hours Mondays - 9am to 5pm Tuesdays - 9am to 5pm Wednesday - 9am to 5pm Thursdays - 9am to 6pm Fridays - 9am to 5pm Saturdays - 9am to 4pm ä Telephone 01522 782010 (charged at local rate) or log on to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/libraries.

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Where to go? Well, tried and tested is always a good idea. You know the menu, the people, the place and you know your kids will love it. Carvery style means minimum waiting, and restaurants with indoor games areas and mini soft plays are often a winner. Some restaurants have outdoor play equipment that is so amazing you may want to have your tea there as well as your lunch!

Most places serving food are pleased to welcome children, and offer dedicated kids’ menus and activities for them to enjoy at the table.

Children of all ages can make the most of a buffet style meal. Chinese, Indian, even pie buffets, for example, are perfect for trying a bit of this and a bit of that, and discovering new foods your youngsters like.

Wherever you go, do ring ahead to book.

You can request high chairs, a quiet table in the corner, or make the restaurant aware of any other requirements in plenty of time. You can also check your chosen place to eat definitely has a table available at your preferred time. The last thing you want is to turn up for dinner to be told they are full. Having to find somewhere to eat with hangry children, if plan A fails, is rarely easy.

We probably don’t need to tell you to bring oodles of things to keep your youngsters occupied.

Colouring books, stickers, pens, paper, magazines, readers, bears, dolls, tablets. Bring them all!!!

Your kids may be content to join in with the chatter, and be so happy eating, you may not even need them.

A newborn baby may well sleep all the way through your meal, but it could be worth ordering something you can eat with one hand in case your dinky diner wakes up, and you are called for feeding duty.

If you are in the middle of the toddler years, when your baby is at the restaurant for a good time, not a long time, and prefers exploring to eating, take heart. In a few short years, they will be nine, insisting they eat from the adult menu, and still have their eyes on your pudding after they’ve demolished their own.

Do have a little tidy around the floor and table before you leave. No one can help dropping the odd chip, but baby-led weaning size chunks of veg are best picked up.

Finally, don’t be nervous about taking your little gnawers out for lunch.

Your servers will be well used to welcoming families, and many of your fellow diners will have children of their own, so there’s pretty much nothing your motley crew can do that they haven’t experienced before. People are always happy to help. Bon appetit!

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Betts Plumbing Services undertake all types of plumbing and heating work, but one of the main services they offer is a full bathroom design and installation team, anything from updating a cloakroom to a full bathroom, ensuite conversion.

With a team of fully qualified tradesmen in each specified category (tiling, electrician, Carpenter, builder, etc.) you can be confident that all work will be finished to the highest quality.

When J&D Betts Plumbing Services carry out a full bathroom design and installation, it starts with a visit at the customer’s house at a time that’s convenient for you, to discuss their desired dream bathroom. J&D Betts Plumbing Services will help with any enquires or product selection using their vast experience over the years. The service offers a free typed quotation delivered to

you within days that will include all the materials and tradesmen to complete your perfect bathroom, then all you need to do is sit back and relax while your dream bathroom becomes reality before your very eyes.

Sometimes the bathroom can become an unnecessary task for the less physically able, withdrawing some personal independence. J&D Betts Plumbing Services offer solutions to this, with many options available, but one of the most popular options is a walk-in shower, it easily replaces a standard 700 x 1700 bath without major alterations making it cost affective. Incorporated with stylish glass screens or sliding doors your bathroom still remains stylish.

So if you are thinking of updating your bathroom, Ensuite, Etc. Contact J&D Betts Plumbing Services for your free consultation

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Winter

Weddings

Have you considered a winter wedding? Winter weddings have a lot going for them. Yes, summer weddings sure are stunning but there are some downsides to consider. Sweltering heat could make a hot mess of a bride’s wedding hairstyle and make melting away. And with a hectic diary packed with other summertime nuptials, some guests might be forced to RSVP ‘no’ to your warm-weathered bash. But with a winter wedding, you can avoid all that and get stunning snowy wedding photos, holiday-themed wedding decorations, and more.

Less Stress Winter weddings generally offer a lack of stress about the elements since they typically take place inside. The risk of rain and wind can make the planning period extremely stressful and potentially costly if you need to add a tent.

Guests are frequently exposed to heat and cold in all outdoor weddings and they can be very uncomfortable. Taking Mother Nature out of the equation means less stress for you, your vendors, your guests and your family.”

More Venue Dates & Better Rates Most locations and vendors book up quickly during the summer months at a high rate, whereas those same locations and vendors are available for a lower price during the colder months. Because the winter months aren’t as busy as others, they’ll also be able to focus more of their attention on your big day

You’ll have more flexibility to come in and set up early or break down late, as there’s likely not another event right after yours that the venue needs to prep for right away.”

Bonus (and Free!) Decorations Although the time of year might not be the reason you chose a winter wedding, there are many benefits to a celebration aligned with the holidays.

Most venues you select will most likely be decorated for the holiday season adding a more celebratory feel to your special day.” And, at no cost to you!

Cheaper Travel and Accommodations Travel and hotel stays are at peak pricing in the summer, when school is out and families take their holidays. Winter weddings allow guests to take advantage off-season pricing for their travel and accommodation options. This

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It’s Something Out of the Ordinary Simply it’s something different! From colour choices to flowers and décor, there are elements of the season to inspire your theme that will stand out in a sea of peonies.” If your style is romantic, trying shades of winter white and lots of greenery, and if you’re going for a rustic-cozy vibe, use lots of wood and deep hues. Embrace the season by throwing blankets over guests’ chairs or keep them warm by serving a hot signature cocktail.

It’s the Best Time for Black Tie If you’re planning a formal wedding, you can bet you’ll hear much less complaining from your guests in black tie attire when it’s cold outside.

Tuxedos weren’t meant for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours in the heat of the summer, however, they are the perfect choice for indoor winter weddings, as are gowns covered in sequins.

You Won’t Be a Hot Mess Some people seriously don’t deal well in the heat. It makes them irritated and not to mention a sweaty mess. You can always add layers to combat the cold, but in the hotter months, well, you can’t exactly take off your clothes. “If you’re stressed about being hot and sweaty for your wedding photos, than a winter wedding is perfect for you!

Stunning Snowy Wedding Photos If you’re blessed with a sprinkling of snow ahead of your big day, you can snap some stunning snowy wedding photos that’ll revival any sun-drenched summer snapshot.

Museum Boston’s beautiful, beautiful, medieval Boston’s medievalGuildhall Guildhall canbe bethe thesetting setting for for your can your special specialday. day.

Haveyour your ceremony ceremony in Have in the the stunning stunning banqueting hall, hall, used used for banqueting for centuries centuriesfor for celebrations and and have have your celebrations yourphotographs photographs taken in any of our wonderful historic taken in any of our wonderful historic rooms. rooms.

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Planning a Funeral of a Loved One Most funerals are arranged by the nearest relatives and if not by a close friend. If there is no one, the local or health authority will arrange a simple funeral.

The person may have left instructions about the type of funeral and burial they wanted.

There is no legal obligation for these instructions to be followed, but they usually are.

Read about how funerals are arranged, what services you can expect to get from a funeral director and how to get help with paying.

How funerals are arranged Most funerals are arranged through a funeral director. Find

one who belongs to one of the professional associations, such as the National Association of Funeral Directors - NAFD or the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors – SAIF. These associations have codes of practice and complaints procedures. Some local authorities also run their own funeral services by arrangement with a local firm of funeral directors.

Arranging a funeral without a funeral director You can arrange a funeral without a funeral director. If you want to do this, the Natural Death Centre or Cemeteries and Crematorium department of your local authority

can offer help and guidance.

Dealing with funeral costs If you arrange the funeral with a funeral director, you’re responsible for the costs. You should ask to see a price list before choosing a funeral, or explain how much you have to spend and see what services are possible.

Getting a written estimate Once you’ve chosen the funeral, you should be given a written estimate giving a breakdown of all of the costs involved. Ask for one if it’s not provided.

If you want to compare costs, you can contact other funeral directors,

or ask someone else to help you with this.

Services provided by funeral directors A basic funeral is likely to include: • a plain, lined coffin • transport of the body of the person who has died to the funeral director’s premises, usually up to ten miles from wherever the death occurred • the care of the person who has died until the funeral. This will include washing and dressing the person who has died and laying the body out, but will not include embalming

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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, multimedia services in our comfortable air conditioned chapel.

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.

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No one wants to have to arrange a funeral at what is already a difficult time. If you do, having an understanding of what is involved and how to deal with problems will help.

• fees for religious services • a burial or crematorium fee. The burial fee will usually include the costs of preparing the grave • extra cars • embalming • extra services by the funeral director, for example, use of the Chapel of Rest, transport from the mortuary, or special viewing arrangements • the cost of journeys of more than ten miles to the funeral director’s premises • a memorial • catering arrangements Signing a contract You may need to sign a contract

with the funeral director. Make sure you read it carefully and ask the funeral director about anything you don’t understand.

Paying for the funeral Some funeral directors might ask for a deposit before making the funeral arrangements.

You may be offered a discount to pay for the funeral before or soon after it takes place. If you know the money will be released at a later date to cover the cost, you might want to consider a bank loan or overdraft to pay early.

Money may be released later, if the person who has died made arrangements to pay for their funeral through an insurance or other policy, or if money is released after their estate has been dealt with.

If there is a legal claim for negligence against someone for the death, the cost of the funeral can be claimed as compensation.

Otherwise, you may agree payment by instalment, or pay after the legal process of dealing with the person’s estate has been settled.

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• providing a hearse to take the body to the nearest crematorium or burial ground • providing the necessary people to carry the coffin • making all other necessary arrangements, for example, getting the required forms.

Other services funeral directors could provide, or which you may want to sort out elsewhere are: • flowers • a more expensive coffin and fittings • press notices • a medical certificate required for cremation, and any doctor’s fees for signing this • an organist

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ou probablyhave regular check-ups at the dentist and the opticians, but when did you last have your hearing tested? It’s estimated that as many as 1 in 6 people in the UK have some degree of hearing loss, which equates to about 10 million people in the country.

Hearing loss usually occurs gradually & can be an inconvenience, can cause embarrassment, depression, isolation and has been linked to mental health issues. It can take between 10 & 15 years to come to terms with it. This is a shame, because the ability to hear sound is one of the most important senses, yet unlike vision & teeth it is often taken for granted. People often try to compensate for this by asking people to repeat themselves, turning the T.V up etc. It is often a friend or family member that notice beforehand. Sound Advice Hearing can help you hear better again and in turn, help improve your quality of life.

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For those that find hearing aids fiddly, there are now rechargeable solutions so batteries do not have to be changed.

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The most important thing to do is not ignore it! In most cases hearing deteriorates gradually & it often affects people around you more than yourself. Wearing a hearing aid can make a real difference to your quality of life & those around you.

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get Ready For Winter With the great British winter fast approaching, now is the time to make sure your roof is in tip top condition to protect you from the elements!

Give your roof and driveway a new lease of life, call the experts in and relax, knowing you will be all warm and cosy in your home this winter!

Driveways Block paving and other surfaces covered with algae, moss and weeds can be unsightly and slippery. Trip hazards can be avoided and the area can soon look great again with all organic matter removed and any joints re-sanded.

Roofs

Moss acts like a sponge, absorbing large amounts of moisture and resulting in your roof being constantly wet. If this moisture travels underneath the tiles, it could rot the wooden components of the roof, threatening structural integrity and leading to costly repairs. Moss can break off or be disturbed by birds looking for insects and fall into gutters or downpipes, blocking your drainage system. If this issue is not spotted, it could potentially lead to parts of your roof or drainage system requiring costly replacement.

Cleaning and maintaining these areas can make a dramatic difference to the look and feel of your home. This is where the Moss Man can help. We use manufacturer recommended techniques to remove and kill moss to give your property a fresh look. Once the initial work is completed, we can use our own brand biocide to suppress future growth and keep your property clean with regular maintenance

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Our customers come to us time and again because our ‘dry clean’ techniques don’t involve masses of water or pressure washing which can cause mess and damage to both your property and your neighbours.

We are a locally based business covering Boston, Spilsby, Woodhall Spa and surrounding areas and are happy to provide no obligation quotes for both commercial and

domestic work. Our own brand biocide is child and pet friendly. We are fully insured, licensed and have many examples of previous works undertaken and testimonials.

So, when you’re next looking at your drive or roof, and wish it looked fresh and clean, give a call to the Moss Man team.

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Keep Warm this Winter Heating homes accounts for over 70% of household energy consumption. So reducing this figure – while keeping homes warm enough – not only cuts energy bills, but helps meet the carbon reduction commitments that the UK government is legally required to deliver.

The most recent figures show that 2.38m households in the UK are in fuel poverty – which basically means that almost 11% of British homes cannot afford to keep warm. But while the scale of this problem is significant, not all the solutions need to be complex and costly. So here are 10 simple tips for keeping your home warm for little or no extra cost – just in time for that severe weather warning.

1. Use your curtains Heat from the sun is free so make the most of it. Open your curtains and let the sunlight in during the day to make use of this free heat. When it gets dark, shut your curtains, which act as another layer of insulation and keep warmth in your rooms. You should also make sure you don’t have any leaks or gaps so that the warm air can stay in and the cold air stays out – this also helps to reduce condensation.

2. Use timers on your central heating The Centre for Sustainable Energy advises that programming your boiler to turn the heating on a little earlier – such as 30 minutes before you get up in the morning – but at a lower temperature is cheaper than turning it on just as you need it at a higher temperature. This is because a boiler heats up at a constant speed whether you set your thermostat to 20°C or 30°C. But don’t make the mistake of leaving your heating on low all day – because then you’re just paying for heat when you don’t need it.

worth seeing what’s going on in your walls, as around a third of the heat in an uninsulated home is lost this way. Although it’s not as cheap to install as loft insulation, cavity wall insulation could save up to £160 a year in heating bills. It’s also worth checking with your energy supplier to see if they have any insulation schemes running – which can sometimes mean cheap or free installation.

5. Wrap up warm If you have a hot water tank, make sure it is properly lagged – or insulated.

This will keep the water warmer for longer, and reduce heating costs. The Energy Community reckons that insulating an uninsulated water tank could save up to £150 a year – but even just upgrading your tank’s “old jacket” will help to save money.

6. Turn down the dial This may seem a little counter-intuitive, but bear with me. The World Health Organisation previously recommended a minimum temperature of 21°C in the living room, but Public Health England revised this to 18°C in 2014. And research shows that turning your thermostat down by 1°C could cut your heating bill by up to 10%. So keep the dial at 18°C, save money and avoid the negative impacts of a cold home .

7. Block out the draughts Even a simple solution such as a making your own sausage dog draught excluder will help keep the warmth in your home. The Energy Saving Trust estimates that DIY draught-proofing your doors, windows and cracks in the floor could save £25 per year. You can do this yourself for very little cost. Selfadhesive rubber seals around doors and windows and door draught excluders are relatively cheap and easy to install. So it’s worth getting those doors and windows sealed before winter properly kicks in.

8. Install thermostatic radiator valves Research at the University of Salford has shown that installing heating controls and theromostatic radiator valves results in energy savings of 40% compared to a house with no controls. These work by allowing you to programme your heating to come on at predefined times – so you only use energy when you need it. New smart thermostats can also be controlled remotely via your mobile so you can turn on your heating on the way home, ensuring it’s nice and toasty when you arrive.

3. Move your sofa It might feel great to have your favourite seat in front of the radiator, but it’s absorbing heat that could be warming your home. By moving it away from the radiator, hot air can circulate freely. The same goes for your curtains or drying clothes – keep them away from the radiator so that you can get the most out of your heat source.

4. Maximise your insulation When it comes to heat, around 25% is lost through the roof. This can be easily reduced by installing 25cm of insulation throughout your loft. It’s also

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9. Upgrade your boiler If your boiler is more than 10 years old, it may be time to replace it with a new, more efficient model. Depending on your old boiler type and house, you could save up to £350 with a new A-rated condensing boiler – which uses less energy to produce the same amount of heat. Plus, if it’s new, you’re less likely to have any issues going into the winter season.

10. Reflect the heat Radiator panels are relatively cheap, easy to install, and ensure that heat from your radiators warms up your room and not your walls. They work by reflecting the heat back into the room.

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The space inside the VW Arteon is fantastic though, and the seats very comfortable. The car will seat a family-of-five – with rear seat passengers getting masses of legroom. The boot is enormous, too. Everyone’s luggage will fit in there – no problem.

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What’s On v Monday

9.30am Teddies Tunes, Kirton Town Hall, Station Road, Kirton. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families.

T: 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. T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, The Old School, St Marys Church,Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Yoga & Yoga Nidraat Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston.

Reserve your space, Call Jayne07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am - 11.00am, Tai Chi, St Thomas Church Hall, London Road, T: 07789 893853 W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 10.00am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - (excluding Bank Holidays) Conservative Club, 16 Main Ridge Boston.

T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.15am Music Bugs, Blackfriars Theatre, Boston, T: 0844 5781015, E: sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 1.30pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk - (excluding Bank Holidays) Kirton Town Hall Station Rd Kirton.T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:45pm-4:30pm Short Mat Bowls Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston, T: S Maddy 01205 365250 2-4pm Monday and Tuesday, Art with Paul, classic, modern all styles welcome every to book call 01205 837172 2pm to 3pm Gentle Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 5.00pm - 9.00pm: Children and Teen Ballet Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www. ajdance.com 6.00pm – 6.45pm Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Children’s beginners class. 3 Merlin Terrace, Marsh Lane, Boston, PE21 7SB. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on mobile: 07710444662 or email: kuksoolwonboston@gmail.com 7.00pm - 7.45pm Ladies Belly Dance, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 350479/07534 639325.

W: www. ajdance.com 7.30pm Badminton, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston, T: 01205 367167 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training and agility, Leverton. T: Nicki 01205 480869 7.30pm – 8.45pm - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Adult class, Boston High School, Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on 07710 444662 8.00pm - 8.45pm Zumba, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. £3 per session.

T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com 8.45pm - 9.30pm BurleX Fitness AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. £3.50 per session. T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com

v Tuesday

9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Danny Flear Community Centre, Frieston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families.

T: 01205 367004 10.00am – 11.00am Tai Chi, Conservative Club, Main Ridge West, T:07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 10.00am – 12.00pm, Tuesday Club, for art, painting, cookery etc, Unitarian Church, Spayne Road, Boston, (near the Gliderdrome), T: 07857625792, E: rogers1emma@sky.com 10.00am – 4.00pm, Country Roads

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Quilters, Sibsey Village hall, T: 01205 750562 10.00am – 12.00pm Short Health Walk - Boston Stump (Cotton Chapel) T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.00am – 12.00pm Short Health Walk - Princess Royal Sports Arena, Great Fen Road.

Boston T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30- 12 noon Boston Parkinsons Café, third Tuesday of every month, St Barnabas day Hospice, Green Lane, Boston PE21 9ND. Contact 01205 366036 or 01205 760129 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 10.30 - 11.30 & 11.30 - 12.30 Tuesday & Thursday Twistercise 60’s & 70’s dance workout at Boston Body Hub Unit 2 20 Wide Bargate near the park entrance come and sing and dance yourself fit, to book call Debbie on 01205 837172.

12.30pm - 3.00pm and 7.00pm Scrapbooking Workshop - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 2.00pm – 4.00pm Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 4.45pm - 7.45pm: Children and Teen Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com 6pm to 7pm Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 7.00pm - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes.

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v Wednesday

Boot Camp Work Wednesday and Saturday out at Boston Body Hub. Call Debbie on 01205 837172 Market Day – Louth and Boston 9.30am - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Mum & Baby Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099. jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am -2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt. Boston, W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: 01205 280276 10.00am – 11.00am - Pilates, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 354509 or 07702 520684 10.00am-12.30pm - Crafts With a Cuppa - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 10:30am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - Zion Methodist Church Brothertoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30am - Ladies Salsa Class - Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 Free Live Music with Pete Wray - Every other Wednesday, Drill Hall, Lincoln T: 01522 873834 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil

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Clubs, Groups & Classes and Pastel Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 11am-12 Wednesday and Sundays 10.30am-11.30am & 11.30am12.30am. Mandala mindful yoga in a relaxing and restful centre, reduce stress and relax. call 01205 837172 10am – 1pm Wood carving workshop Shodfriar’s Hall (above the Café).

1.30pm-3pm – Crafty Lot! – craft sessions for everyone. First 3 Wednesday each month, Boston body Hub. 07568387809 1.30pm -3pm – Boston Fibromyalgia Group – craft sessions, last Wednesday of every month, Boston Body Hub 07568387809 1.30pm -3.30pm Short Health Walk - The Evergeens, School Lane Butterwick: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 2-4pm Wednesday, Craft club, papier Mache, dough dolls, knitting and much more call 01205 837172 2.00pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk, Mayfields Broadfield Lane Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01025 354320 2.00pm – 4.00pm Blackfriars WI afternoon meeting. 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Len Medlock Centre Boston.

T: 01205 368549 5.00pm - 9.15 pm: Teen and Adult Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www. ajdance.com 7.00pm-9.00pm Boston Art Group, Centenary Church Hall.

7.00pm to 9.00pm. Martial Art/Self Defence Class at Haven Academy, Marian Rd Boston. First class is FREE. T: Stuart Lawson 07792 937930 E: stuartlawson@tiscali.co.uk W: www.issogaitaijutsu.yolasite.com 7.00pm - 9.00pm Knitting & Crochet Class for all levels. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www.thedesignstudio. vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 for details. Every last Wednesday in the month 7.15pm to 8.30pm Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 7.15 - 9.30pm Womens Institute, We meet on the second Wednesday of the month between 7.15 and 9.30pm at Sibsey Northlands Hall, T: 01205 750562 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training, Eastville.

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

v Thursday

9.30am - Teddies Tunes - Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families.

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

12.00pm - 3.00pm Knitting & Craft Club. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt.

T: Joyce 01205 280276 1:00 - 2:00pm, Tai Chi, Boston Body Control Studio, The Old School, Saint Mary’s Church, Horncastle Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 1.00pm – 3.00pm Boston Art Group, Wings Meadow, Frieston Rd. Boston 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk St Thomas Church Hall London Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Caring Companions Boston and District, POP-IN, Pensioners Hall behind Marks and Spencer, T: Jenny 01205 280717 or Alan 01205 871465 6.15pm Line Dancing – Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 6.30pm – 7.30pm Weight Watchers, Community Church Hall, Fishtoft 6.30pm – 8.30pm - Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 6.45pm to 8.15pm Yoga & Yoga Nidra at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 7pm - 8pm Track Running, PRSA, Boston Triathlon Club, Craig Oliver 01205 363141 7.00 - 8.30pm, Tai Chi, Boston Grammar School, Rowley Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 7.00pm to 9.00pm SOLO Classical Guitar Ensemble, (twice monthly), New Life Centre, 25 Mareham Lane, Sleaford, NG34 7JP 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes.

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

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

v Friday

Market Day – Louth, Alford and Sleaford 9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families.

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

Methodist Church, St Leonards Drive, Chapel St Leonards. T: 07901 611256 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk - Boston Sports and Social Club Fishtoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1pm -3pm Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Job club New Life Community Church in Kirton (Main Road A16 - PE20 1QJ) Tel Carol Lidgett on 07704695870 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton Parish Hall 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane Old Leake T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1.30pm – 3.30pm - Line-dancing, The Ridlington Rooms 4.30pm - 9.00pm: Belly Dancing and Musical Theatre Classes, T: 01205 352104. W: www.ajdance.com 6.00pm Pilates, The Old School, Boston Control Studio, The Old School, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU. T: Sharon 07736 068656 7.00pm – 8.30pm Belly Dance Classes,

Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.00pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Mordern Jive, Cha Cha, Merengue. Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners.

T: 07737064128 7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre, T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.15pm Dance Party – Every last Friday of the month, 7pm beginners Salsa Lesson, Advanced Salsa lesson. 8.30pm party starts, non-dancers welcome, Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. T: 07737 064128 7:30pm - 8:30pm Boston Triathlon Club, Swimming Saturday Prsa 9:am - 10:30am Adult and Junior Cycling & Running, Geoff Moulder, Craig Oliver 01205 363141 7.30pm – 10.00pm, Wrangle Youth Club, Wrangle Youth Centre (PE22 9DL).

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

T: 01205 460459

v Saturday

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

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

T: 01205 280276.

Every first Saturday in the month.

10.30am to 11.30am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.30am – 11.30am Go-Ride Cycling for 4 - 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Rosebery Avenue, Boston, T: 07507 291912, W: www.bostonwheelerscc.org.uk/ goride.htm 10am – 1pm Wood carving workshop Shodfriar’s Hall (above the Café).

6.30pm – 11.30pm Line Dancing, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 366810 7.30pm till late Dance Party - Every third Saturday of the month. The Witham Tavern, Boston. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome, dancers and non-dancers.

Food available. T: 07737 064128

v Sunday

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

Tel 01205 870 983 or 01205 363757

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