Simply Holbach June 2012

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Issue 35 - June 2012

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Come and meet the team at Holbeach St Johns Village Fete

Duckworth Land Rover, will be sponsoring the Holbeach St Johns Summer Fete on 10th June 2012 12:00 until 16:00 There will be lots to see and do and your chance to win a fantastic Land Rover Experience day for 2 people, prize includes use of a Land Rover for the day courtesy of Duckworth Boston.

You’ll be exposed to the challenging terrains and obstacles that specifically showcases Land Rover capability. Worth £100!

Tickets available to purchase from Duckworth your local Land Rover dealership in Boston, at the The Plough Pub in Holbeach St John’s or on the day at the Fete. All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards Holbeach St Johns Village Hall. Reg Charity Number: XT21443

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In This Issue......

04 - News 06 - Nick’s Notes 08 -School News 10 -Citizens Advice Bureau 12 -Library News 14- Father’s Day Gift Guide 18 - NEW VOUCHERS 21 - Lock Sutton Hockey Awards 26 - Property 27 - Mum Knows Best 29 - Sutton St James in Focus 30 - Get involved in the Jubilee 32 - Flooring Guide 34 - Motoring 36 - Oscar’s Outings 38 - What’s On 42 - Items for Sale

The Team

This month we asked : What is your biggest phobia?

Welcome to the June edition of Simply Holbeach

I hope everyone enjoyed this years’ Flower Parade in nearby Spalding? The two floats that stood out for me was Totally Tropical’s water melon and Bertie Bassett who was sponsored

by Spalding Energy Company. What was your favourite?

We have been busily working in our garden at home in between rain storms to try and create a new ‘chill out’ seating area as well as tidy the borders in the front gardens. I can honestly say I am not green fingered but I am really enjoying getting out there and tidying up - we just need the sun to come out now!

If you fancy a change at home, why not gain some inspiration from our flooring guide on page 32.

This year seems to be once again full of bank holidays with the extra day for the Queens’ Jubilee. What are you planning to do to celebrate her 60 year reign? Check out page 30 to see what’s happening locally.

As usual, this issue is jam packed full with news of what is happening in and around Spalding as well as all the regulars - Mum Knows Best, School News, Advice from Citizens Advice Bureau and Oscar’s Adventures.

To keep updated with advice, recipes and what’s on locally visit www.simply-spalding.co.uk. There’s even a for sale section, so you may pick up a bargain too! If you would like to get in touch then please email editor@simply-holbeach.co.uk or call me on 0845 676 9295; we always appreciate your feedback and questions.

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News

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MISHISHI expand once again

Tennyson Tyres Help Raise Money for Local Groups

Jayne Healey has joined Shelley and the team at MISHISHI in New Road, Spalding. Jayne is a beauty therapist and specialises in Dermalogica facials for Men, Women and Teens as well as other beauty treatments you would expect such as waxing, manicures, massage and more...

From June to August, local company Tennyson Tyres are going to be working in conjunction with Kumho Tyres to raise money with their ‘Cash for Causes’ campaign. Tennyson Tyres have nominated two local community causes to support – a local youth football club and Holbeach war Veterans.

Customers will be able to choose which one receives a donation. Contact Pete at Tennyson Tyres for more information.

Tennyson Tyres are now based at Unit 20, Fleet Road Industrial Estate, Holbeach. Tel: 01406 424262

Cancer Research Fund Raiser

Jayne is offering The Dermalogica Treatment Facial for just £25 during June (a saving of £20). Enjoy this 90 minute advanced, luxury facial combining products and specialist massage for immediate results.

To book your appointment call 01775 762733

Please come to the wonderful town of Spalding for a weekend of fun, frolics, partying and a bit of hockey. Teams of all abilities, shapes, sizes, nationalities, are very welcome, the tournament is a mixed (Saturday) and men’s (Sunday) 6 a-side social, fun tournament. It will be played at Spalding Hockey Clubs astro, Glen Park , Surfleet., the normal rules of super 6’s hockey will apply.

Alternatively just come along for the evening entertainment at Spalding Grammar school we will have a live band and a disco and lots of drinks promotions.

It’s a sad but true fact that 1 in 3 of us will get cancer at some point in our lives. We all know someone who has been diagnosed, survived or lost their battle with this dreadful disease. Cancer Research’s vital work will help ensure that millions more people will survive, but only if we help, as they are entirely funded by the public.

Like you, Matt, Elaine and Karen all have their own reasons for wanting to raise as much money as possible for this vital charity and need your help.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact any of the committee.

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Visit our website for more information www. mishishi.com

£8,320 for Spalding town centre cycle route signage and parking New cycle racks and signage for cyclists in Spalding have been approved by South Holland District Council.

Funding of £8,320 has been allocated out of Springfields ‘Section 106’ planning money – earmarked for town centre improvements – to pay for the improvements which were requested by Pedals, Spalding’s Cycle Action Group.

Pedals had asked for more cycle parking in the town centre and more signage on the cycle route between the town centre and the Springfields Outlet

Shopping and Festival Gardens development.

The group looked at existing cycle parking spaces and proposed replacement cycle racks and an extra 26 cycle parking spaces in the town.

In partnership with Lincolnshire County Council Highways it estimated that the project would cost £6,800 to replace and provide new racks while improved signing was estimated to cost £1,520.

Both schemes are now expected to be completed within three months.

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News 23 scouts from Holbeach have made a pledge to get people playing sport The scouts attended a Sport Makers workshop held last week at their scout hut, which inspired them to give something back to the community and volunteer at local sports sessions and events.

and focuses on using skills and talents they may not have known they had. The inspirational workshop the scouts took part in gave them the platform to achieve all of this and more.”

For the scouts completing their Duke of Edinburgh Awards, being a Sport Maker will provide them with increased recognition for what they are doing within the community.

Coordinated by Lincolnshire Sports Partnership, Sport Makers aims to inspire 548 people in Lincolnshire to get involved in sport, with each of them spending at least 10 hours organising or leading sporting activities. It is open to anyone aged 16 and over.

Andy Cowper-Johnson, Duke of Edinburgh Award County Advisor, said: “Participating in the Sport Makers programme not only gets young people helping others in the community, but inspires them to achieve self-belief

Lizzie Couling, Workforce Development Manager at Lincolnshire Sports Partnership, said: “The workshop was

really interactive. The Scouts seemed to take a lot from the workshop. I look forward to hearing their stories about what they have done as Sport Makers. “ The next Sport Maker workshops will be on 10th May at the Ermine Pub in Ancaster, 24th May at Bishop Grosseteste University College from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, 7th June at Carres Grammar School, Sleaford, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, and 14th June at Lincolnshire Sports Partnership.

To sign up as a Sport Maker, visit www.sportmakers.co.uk.

Alternatively, for more information about the workshops, call Lizzie on 01522 585 580.

Spalding Tri Club Eleven Spalding Triathletes and an entourage of supporters were undaunted by the unpredictable weather as they made their way to Lincoln for their first Triathlon of the season.

Athletes and Spectators alike enjoyed brief spells of sunshine, slightly longer periods of light rain and a short but stimulating hailstorm, during the course of the sprint distance race (400m swim/22k cycle/5k run) There were good results across the board and the Spalding club members were pleased to finally reap the rewards of regular winter swim, bike and run training sessions, courtesy of the Club coaching team.

Making their Triathlon debut were Angela and David McGill, who both raced well to finish 8th and 12th respectively in their age groups.

Jack Carpenter returned to Lincoln after winning his age group last year, He raced well again, but was squeezed into second place by a margin of just 5 seconds. Tom Drew also took second in his age group after a solid race.

Stand out performance of the day was by Aimee Stocker, whose 43min cycle leg was only beaten by 1 women and a small proportion of the men. Aimee also ran a massive personal best 5k to top off a remarkable all round race which

netted her 2nd in her age group and 4th women overall.

Mike Staines had a less positive experience, in his own words ‘a nightmare’ Mike, who has previously won his age group in this race, suffered multiple mechanical problems on the only hill on the bike course, overcoming these only to be subjected to a stinging headwind hailstorm. Lack of feeling in his extremities resulted in a run which was several minutes slower than his speedy best. Despite his disappointment, Mike still achieved a credible 3rd in his age group. Mike will return, racing again shortly on a tough Grantham course.

Adam Sellars swam well and was in a good position when a puncture forced him to retire on the bike leg. Adam nevertheless went on to complete the 5k run.

Andy Chamberlain, Jane Gallagher, Jamie Graham and Alex Cobb all put in solid performances and managed to improve greatly on their previous positions in this race.

Spalding Tri Club will be hosting the SPALDING SPRINT TRIATHLON, which takes place at the Castle Sports Centre on June 10th. Entries are now open, more information on spaldingtri.co.uk

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Transport, LCC Carers, Carers Connect, Guide Along with the Arts Development Officer Dogs for the Blind, Saga Homecare, Wiltshire from South Holland District Council and Farm Foods, Lincs Rural Support Network, local artist Fiona Gurney , I have just been Littlebury Patients Group, Holbeach Seniors to the Art Department at the University Forum, Health Watch, South Holland CAB, Maria Academy Holbeach to select designs for Helena Care, SHDC Community Development, a true Olympic legacy project. Students Police, Trading Standards and Age UK. It is rare have been tasked with designing mosaics to get so many older people support groups in for each town through which the Olympic one location, so please do make the most of Flame will travel (Spalding, Moulton, this opportunity to talk to them on a one to one Whaplode, Holbeach and Long Sutton). basis.

The mosaics which will mounted onto 4’ x 8’ sheets and permanently positioned Lots going on in and around Holbeach in June – somewhere prominent in each town. The lets hope we have some sun by then – Enjoy! designs which have an Olympic theme are very exciting and vibrant and are a real credit to the students. They will now be completing the difficult task of incorporating the mosaics into the design Cllr Nick Worth and your help is required!

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The mosaics will be officially unveiled in Holbeach on July 4th when the Torch Relay comes through the town, where there will be an exhibition of all the students work leading up to the final design and the mosaics themselves.

Watch out for venue details in the local press.

The Rotary Club of Holbeach will be holding their first Mid Summer Fayre in Carters Park on Sunday 24th June. They are hoping to raise a bit of money for Everyman: Stamp out Male Cancer and other projects supported by the club. However, they also want to use the event to help other local groups raise funds for themselves and to promote Holbeach. They hope that it can become an annual event.

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School News

Calling teachers, PTA members, pupils - Do you have exciting news at your school?

If you would like to share your school news with the local residents please send details to editor@simply-spalding.co.uk.

Gosberton House School A local school is celebrating its success. Gosberton House School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. The quality of teaching, pupil attainment, behaviour and attitudes and leadership have all been rated Outstanding in their recent inspection.

The report identified the key areas of strength of the school as…

Teachers know each pupil’s needs and challenges very well indeed and plan lessons that are extremely well targeted on next steps in learning for each pupil. Very occasionally the pace and challenge of a lesson is too easy for a few, for example when everyone in a class is being taught together.

Gosberton House is an outstanding school. All groups of pupils, including boys and girls and those who have the most complex learning needs, achieve extremely well from their starting points on entering the school. This is because the teaching is outstanding overall.

Partnership working with families and other agencies is a real strength of the school. Families say that they have total confidence in the way that the school provides for their children and keeps them safe and used many superlatives such as ‘brilliant’ and ‘wonderful’ to describe the teaching, the care and the leadership team.

Teachers are expert at helping pupils who have autistic spectrum conditions to learn and to self-manage their behaviour. As a result, pupils’ behaviour and their understanding of how to keep themselves safe are excellent. Pupils make significant strides in their willingness to be flexible and in the ways in which they are aware of and take account of others needs.

Leadership and management at all levels are excellent, including that of the Early Years Foundation Stage and outreach service. Excellent leadership of teaching includes highly accurate evaluation of the performance of staff. Leaders analyse the school’s data rigorously to make sure that every pupil has the opportunity to succeed, that their talents are nurtured and their well being secured. They ensure that an excellent range of experiences promote pupils’ spiritual moral

social and cultural development and their personal development exceptionally well.

Headteacher, Ms Louise Stanton, said that she was delighted with the outcome. She praised staff, children, families and the local community for their support, commitment and hard work.

Weston Hills CofE Primary May saw Year 3/4 children taking part in a Tennis Tournament organised

by Agilitas Sport. For many it was their first experience playing tennis, and it was a very enjoyable day.

Parliament and to go on the London Eye, it is a fantastic day out and one that children will not forget.

during the summer terms. Parents will be coming to a pre-reception evening.

KS2 SAT’s week is nearly upon us – good luck to all those Year 6 children taking part. KS1 children will also be doing SAT’s the following week.

Year 6 children will be attending the Church Schools Festival in Lincoln, again, at the end of May. This is an opportunity to visit Lincoln Cathedral and take part in an organised activity, ours is “Dance” this year.

Our PTA have organised a Fashion Show for this term, and School Discos will take place on the Thursday before we break up.

Our trip to London is organised for the end of May – every two years we take Year 5 & 6 children to London to look round the Houses of

Places for Reception have now been sent out, and we are looking forward to welcoming our new children to three afternoon sessions

South Holland Community Furniture Recycling Project A charity working for the community

Our aim is to supply clean, affordable furniture and household items to families and individuals in need.

We welcome donations of furniture and household goods of sufficient quality for reuse by households in need. And we can come and collect these from you free of charge.

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Our extra curricular activities this term included a Board Games Club, Guitar, Homework, Taiko Drums, Gymnastics, Drama, Choir, Hoola Hoop, Football, Athletics, Ballet & Change for Life Club.

Ayscoughfee Hall School For your children’s future “The quality of provision in the early years foundation stage is outstanding” 2011 Independent Schools Inspectorate

We have a limited number of spaces available throuhout the school and are also taking reservations for future years. Don’t be put off by the idea of high fees, we are no more expensive than private childcare and very competitive in our field.

Entrance to the school starts from age 3½.

Under fives are eligible for Early Years grant funding.

Come and visit our friendly, traditional school and see how we can give your child a great start in life

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School News Ayscoughfee Hall School The start of the Summer term is always an exciting time for the children. The infants are looking forward to their school trips at the end of May. Kindergarten will be visiting Snettisham Farm Park, whilst Reception will be exploring the Sea Life Centre in Hunstanton and the Year 1 class will be enjoying the sunshine (hopefully!) at Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre. The older children are also looking forward to their residential trip to the Hilltop Activity Centre in Norfolk.

It has been a busy time on the sports front. The inter house cross country produced several best times with Calypso and Tabitha Priestley winning the under 9 and under 11 girls races respectively. The under 9 boys race was won by Ethan Delaney, with the under 11 won by Keilin Spurdens.

The School’s golf team of Hugo and Matide Kedzlie and Archie Davies battled well to finish a highly creditable 4th in the British Heart Foundation Junior Golf Championships. On the football field, Patrick Harrington is justifiably proud and excited to have been selected by the Arsenal Soccer School to play a match at the Emirates stadium. On the rugby front, the

tag team are looking forward to playing in the Lincolnshire schools finals at Sleaford Rugby Club on 23rd May, having reached the national finals last year.

The school’s musicians are busy practising for their summer concert in aid of Lincs Ark on the evening of 31st May and Adele Fennessy and Lauren Turner have done really well in

passing their grade violin exams.

The School Council are busy thinking up and organising events to raise funds for the Exotic Pet Refuge. So far, they have held a crisp sale and a quiz, raising £160 to date. Meanwhile, the whole school is looking forward to the Diamond Jubilee “street party” in the playground on 1st June.

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Advice

By John Willoughby

Have you been mis-sold payment protection insurance, if so, do you know that you don’t have to use a Claims management company to get your money back You may have been approached by a claims management company offering to get you a refund of your payment protection insurance. But you don’t need to use one of these companies to claim a refund - you can claim back the money you’re owed yourself. It’s free to claim, you don’t have to pay a fee to anyone and it’s just as quick if you do it yourself.

Payment Protection Insurance – or PPI – is insurance you’re sometimes offered when you take out a loan, mortgage, credit or store card. PPI is meant to cover the repayments if you become sick, unemployed, or have an accident. However, you may have been sold a PPI policy which isn’t suitable for you. For example, you could find that your policy only covers people in full-time employment when you’re unemployed, or that you aren’t covered because you have to be below a certain age limit.

If you’ve been sold a policy which isn’t suitable, this is called mis-selling. You should be able to cancel the policy and get a refund, although you will probably need to make a claim for this. If you use a claims management company to make a claim, they will take a cut of around 25% from the money you get back, plus VAT. If you make the claim yourself, you will be able to keep all the money you get back.

The government has recently said it will try to make claiming PPI refunds simpler and easier. It will also issue advice about not having to use a claims management company to make a claim.

There is also a very easy to use step-by-step guide on how to claim on the Money Savings Expert website at www. moneysavingexpert.com.

Further information about making a complaint about misselling can be found on the Which website at www.which. co.uk, including a template letter which can be completed online and printed.

If you still need more help, you can go to your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau.

Below is a check list that Which Magazine have produced to help you decide if you have been mis-sold PPI

Mis-selling checklist

If you can answer ‘no’ to one or more of these questions, then

you may have been mis-sold PPI. • If the insurance was optional, was that made clear to you?

• Did the adviser tell you about any significant exclusions under the policy – for example, the exclusion that says you won’t be covered for any pre-existing medical condition?

• If you took out a loan or finance agreement, did the adviser make it clear that you would have to pay for the insurance up front in one single payment?

• If you had to pay for the PPI as a single payment, did the adviser make it clear that the insurance cost would be added to the loan and you would be paying interest on it?

• Single premium PPI insurance normally only lasts for five years. If your loan or finance agreement was for longer than this, did the adviser make it clear that the insurance would run out before you had finished paying for your loan or finance agreement? The adviser should also have told you that you would continue to pay interest on the insurance premium, even after the insurance expired.

• If you bought PPI after 14 January 2005 did the adviser try to persuade you to take it out by saying something like ‘we strongly recommend that you consider taking out PPI’.

If so, the sale counts as an ‘advised’ sale and they should have issued a ‘demands and needs statement’ to show why a particular policy has been recommended and why it is suitable for you. If they didn’t, this is grounds for complaint.

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If you answered ‘no’ to any of the questions in the checklist you should make a formal complaint as you may be entitled to compensation. You can use one of the specimen letters that are available from the 2 websites mentioned earlier OR the one on our website: www.adviceguide.org.uk which also has guidelines on complaining and other examples of when a PPI policy may have been mis-sold.

Remember that your claim is against the company that sold you the insurance. If negotiations with the company fail, you could refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service who have provided the following guidelines: A client complaining to the Financial Ombudsman Service about the sale of payment protection insurance must use a standard complaint document (called a consumer questionnaire) which, along with guidance about how to complete it, can be found on the Financial Ombudsman Service’s website at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

Please remember that before you raise a complaint with them, you must have exhausted the complaints procedure of the company who sold you the policy.

The bureau is also open at the following:

Parish Offices, 11 West End, Holbeach: Wednesdays: drop-in for 15 minute assessment interviews) Fridays: appointments only:10am – 1pm

Market House, Market St, Long Sutton: Mondays (drop-in for 15 minute assessment interviews) Thursdays (appointments only):10am – 1pm

www.shcab.org.uk Free, confidential advice on a wide range of subjects

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Martin’s “Mr. Electric”FREE house electrical check includes a 45-minute visual assessment of the home focusing on wiring and electric shock risks.“I’m keen to put something back into the local community and offering my time free of charge to help homeowners better understand any electrical risks or to take comfort from knowing their electrics are in good working order is my investment in a safer future for local residents,” says Martin.

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Reading Corner

by Marion Brown of Holbeach Library

Adult Read of the Month - The Crossing Places

by Elly Griffiths It is really good to find books that feature familiar places and Elly Griffiths fits the bill wonderfully with her crime mysteries set in north Norfolk. Dr Ruth Galloway is a forensic archaeologist based in the fictional University of North Norfolk in King’s Lynn. She is called in by police to help date human bones which are found on the sea marshes near to an ancient historical site. Although the bones turn out to be 2000 years old, Ruth soon becomes embroiled in a present day mystery and finds her own life in danger. This is the first of a series of novels featuring both Dr Ruth Galloway and Detective Chief Inspector Harry Nelson. They would make entertaining television and apparently the BBC has an option on the books.

Childs Read of the Month - Varjak Paw by S F Said Varjak Paw is a prize winning story about a tiny Mesopotamian Blue kitten who is cosseted and cared for and has never left his home in an old house on the hill.

Then his owner the Contessa dies and Varjak’s world is turned upside down by the appearance of the Gentleman and two mysterious cats. Varjak has to venture out into the dangerous city and survive using the Way a secret martial art for cats that he has heard about in the tales his family have told him. This hugely popular book has great illustrations and a fast moving story.

June Highlights Fridays 2pm to 2.30pm Storytime with stories, songs and colouring. These sessions are mostly for pre-school age children but we welcome all ages during school holidays. Come along and join us and collect a free registration pack for Bookstart Bear Club.

Thursday mornings 10.30am South Holland Healthy Walks start and end at the library with refreshments available in the library ; for more information telephone Donna Lill on 01522 870252.

Library opening hours: Monday 10am – 6pm Tuesday closed Wednesday 10am – 1pm Thursday 10am – 5pm Friday 10am – 7pm Saturday 10am – 1pm

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Father’s Day Gift Guide A man’s decision to become a dad has lifealtering costs and benefits. On the cost side, the choice to raise a family often means scaling back many of the activities and interests that defined his life previously, in favour of spending time with the next generation. It also means giving up the freedom to be spontaneous whenever the mood strikes.

That said, there’s a reason why men make these sacrifices to don the title of “dad.” The primal desire to continue the family line is certainly one reason.

Considering all of this, taking one day a year to show your appreciation for Dad is the least any good son or daughter can do. While gifts certainly aren’t the only way to show you care on Father’s Day, there’s nothing like the sense of personal satisfaction you can gain from giving a thoughtful item to the most important man in your life.

According to askmen.com here are the top 10 gifts for your father this year No.10 Grilling Tools The grill, like a man’s office, is a personal sanctuary where mastery means everything. Your dad may not realise just how many useful tools exist now to help make the grilling experience that much better, so providing him with a BBQ Tool Belt or Stainless Steel Turner Tongs will both educate and impress him.

No.9 Alcohol Sometimes nothing can take the edge off of a day of stress and work like a nice stiff drink. Buy your dad top-shelf booze like a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label, or more affordable Bombay Sapphire, and you’ll give him a gift he can enjoy and appreciate with you on Father’s Day. No.8 Fishing Gear The traditionalist in your dad may lead him to believe that fishing is only about a rod, a reel and some line. Once he opens the luxurious handcrafted setl, or even the more reasonably compact fishing rod tote, you’re likely to see his vision of this age-old pastime expand to include his new toys.

No.7 A Set of Golf Clubs If your old man considers a round of golf as the closest thing he’s found to heaven on earth, then enhancing his equipment to improve his game is an obvious Father’s Day gift idea. Wow him with a new set of workhorse Ping G15 irons, or add yards to

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No.6 Leather Wallet A man rarely thinks about the quality or image his wallet projects. After all, it’s tucked out of sight most of the time.

Feeling, smelling and looking at the quality of wallets like the Sedgwick Bridle Leather Billfold will quickly make your dad realise just how shoddy his faithful standby is and show him it’s time to retire it.

No.5 Wine Good wine is a luxury most men only learn to appreciate and have the means to acquire later in life. So remind your father of the perks of being an experienced dad by supplementing his collection. If a wine shop’s massive selection intimidates you, start with something full-bodied from California – Pinot Noirs from the Russian River Valley and Chardonnays from Sonoma are sure bets.

No.4 Driving Gloves Did your dad sell the family car for his own two-door roadster once you left the house for good? If so, then a pair of leather driving gloves will certainly add to his driving experience.

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No.3 Meat Most men associate the chance to dine on high-quality meat as a luxury only provided by restaurants. There are some excellent mail-order meat establishments that can deliver the same level of quality for your dad to use in his own special recipes to make grilling at home that much more of an experience.

No.2 Sports Tickets It sounds sappy, but often great experiences and the memories they create are the only gifts that matter. A pair of tickets for you and your dad to go to a game and support his favourite team is a gift that will wow him and give him something to look forward to once Father’s Day is over.

No.1 Landscaping Services The notion that a man enjoys mastering his domain by slaving away in the hot sun to cut grass, trim hedges and plant becomes less true as guys get older. However, frugal dads who never like to ask for help may not be too keen on admitting they’d rather have someone else step in. Give your dad the gift of a prepaid garden landscaping service and it will save his ego as well as his back.

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Business Focus - Riverview Cafe

What’s new at Hills department store’s Riverview café The Riverview café boasts the finest view in Spalding, overlooking the River Welland. To continue the river theme Hills are sponsoring the latest edition to the Spalding River Taxi fleet.

Cakes and scones come from a variety of sources including Hills’ own baked selection.

Whether you arrive by river, road, rail, or on foot the café is renowned for serving breakfasts, morning coffee, lunchtime specials and the Hills “Grand Afternoon Tea.”

Hills menu offers a full breakfast including Lincolnshire sausages and local eggs. Freshly made soups. Panninis, sandwiches and baked potatoes all with fresh fillings.

A Lincolnshire platter including plum bread, Poacher cheese and stuffed chine. Dish of the day is always made from scratch each morning and further choice is available from a number of a la carte items which include Lincolnshire sausage and mash and Ham, supplied by Adams, potato cakes, local eggs with a side serving of relish.

Hills remains a family owned independent company and as a policy deals with local businesses wherever possible. This policy is reflected in the menus offered and ingredients used, and so is proud to have received the Tastes of Lincolnshire accreditation which recognise food outlets where local ingredients and suppliers are used.

Hills Department Store’s main meat supplier is George Adams of Spalding, and a particular favourite is the Lincolnshire sausage from this famous family business. Surrounded by the country’s major food production area they use local fruit and vegetable wholesaler Clements of Pinchbeck who deliver on a daily basis, supplemented by in season vegetables from Hills’ managing directors own allotment.

Other menu items include Belvoir Presse and Pipers and Tyrells crisps.

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Welcome Graham Graham Kitchen took charge of the Riverview café in November last year as the Christmas menu was launched. Since then he has been working on new menu ideas including morning specials, a fish menu each Friday and a carvery menu on a Wednesday.

Graham has over 20 years catering experience and has also spent time in a local family run butchery business, which means he knows a thing or two about the best cuts to use.

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Long Sutton Hockey Club’s Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening The club house was filled to capacity for this year’s annual awards evening after another successful and enjoyable season. The Ladies 1st had lot to celebrate with a very impressive season which culminated in them being crowned champions and promoted to the East Division 1N, league.

The men’s 1st Team managed to retained their status in East Premier A. Long Sutton will be running taster sessions during the summer so if you want play train coach or umpire contact Lorraine 07810 123310 for more details

Long Sutton Award Winners Ladies Firsts Captains Player: Tania White Players Player:- Lorraine Wallis

Players Player - Nick Worth Mens Fourths Captains Player - Calvin Bishop Players Player - Joshua Thody Chairman’s Award:- Alex Canham.

Most Improved Young Player:- Connor Allen

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Not one to do things by half, we’ve also moved her into a different bedroom. I think we’ve escaped lightly to be honest, as she’s not one who embraces change easily and I was fully prepared for her to have a complete meltdown.

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With a 700-year history behind it, the village of Sutton St James has a rich and colourful past as well as a thriving future.

Situated in the heart of the marshy Fens, close to the Cambridgeshire border and three miles south of the A17, the village’s rural location makes it an ideal spot for country pursuits such as fishing, walking, cycling, bird watching and camping to name a few.

Along with Gedney Hill, Throckenholt and Sutton St Edmund, the village forms The Saints ward of the South Holland district, which has a population of just over 2,000 people.

For a small village, Sutton St James has a wide range of shops and amenities for its residents and visitors, which are centred around its main road Chapelgate. Businesses found here include family butchers N Roffe & Daughter, the Hat and Feathers public house, a convenience store, J E Garner garage services and Jeanette’s hair salon plus the Gunners Store, which stocks a variety of military items ranging from deactivated weapons to cleaning equipment and ammunition.

Other facilities include a large village hall, primary school, Baptist Chapel and an indoor bowling centre. There is also Foreman’s Bridge Caravan Park on the outskirts of the village, which offers caravan, camping and holiday cottage accommodation.

Stemming from the humblest of beginnings, the first dwellers of Sutton St James had to endure an inhospitable environment, marsh fever, crippling floods and starvation on an annual basis prior to the construction of an efficient drainage system. Nowadays the area around the village is drained by the South Holland Main Drain and many smaller canals, which artificially maintain the water level so the fertile land can be farmed. The drain was completed in 1796 and at the time measured 14 miles long, draining into the River Nene. It is crossed by 13 bridges – each of a different style and character. Foreman’s Bridge is considered the most impressive of all; dating back to 1820, it is Grade II listed for its architectural and historical interest.

The name Sutton St James comes from the Old English ‘Suth’ and ‘Tur’, meaning Southern Village. It was not

recorded in the Domesday Book, but was a chapelry to the parish of Long Sutton, until it was made a civil parish in its own right 1866. Prior to that going to church was considered so dangerous becuse of the terrain, that the Bishop of Lincoln gave the residents permission to build their own chapel rather than make the four-mile journey to the neighbouring town.

The village church, dedicated to St James the patron Saint of Pilgrims, dates back to 1302, when it was founded by three medieval monks. It is one of the most unusual buildings in the area given that the chancel and tower are not connected. Debate continues as to whether they ever where joined, withone school of thought suggesing the nave and aisle were built first and the tower and chancel were added later. It is also thought the nave was destroyed during the period when Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of England in around 1650.

The tower is grade II* listed and underwent restoration in 1879 and again in 1894. While the chancel is grade II listed, and was heavily restored at the same time, and then extended in the 20th century. The two parts are separated by 66 feet, with the tower leaning two-and-a half degrees to the north-west. The clock was installed in 1920 to commemorate those who lost their lives during World War I. Another historic monument is the St Ives Butter Cross, which stands at the junction of four roads to the west of the village. All that remains of this 14th Century grade II listed monument are the four steps, the base and 12 inches of the shaft. It is three metres in diameter and originally had a pillar in the middle supported by four flying buttresses (of which only three remain). It was taken apart in 1962 and rebuilt when the original stonemasons mark was discovered on one of the base stones. Unusually for such a small village there is another cross, near Old Fendyke, which is believed to be a market cross - similarly only the base and shaft are in tact. It is also grade II listed and believed to be one of a rare group of boundary markers, of which only two other crosses survive. Butter crosses generally mark the site were agricultural markets were allowed to trade.

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hills, church towers, castle battlements, country parks and beaches.

And so far residents in Holbeach, Long Sutton, Crowland, Pinchbeck and Surfleet have pledged to take part.

Beacons were also lit in 1977 and 2002 to mark the Queen’s silver and golden jubilees.

On June 5 there will a special church service at St Paul’s Cathedral followed by a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace, a balcony appearance by members of the Royal Family and a fly past.

But don’t worry - if you can’t make it down to London for the celebrations, the majority of events will be televised and there’s plenty of activities planned across our district to help you celebrate closer to home.

Queen Elizabeth II was just 25 years old when she came to the throne, following the death of her father George VI on February 6, 1952.

She received the news while staying in a remote part of Kenya and had to abandon the rest of the tour to fly home. The young princess returned to Britain as Queen, where she was greeted by officials including Prime Mininster Winston Churchill at the airport.

Her coronation took place in Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953, and was described as a solemn ceremony, conducted by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Geoffrey Fisher.

Crowds lined the streets to watch the procession all along the route, despite heavy rain. The ceremony was also broadcast on the radio, around the world and for the first time, at the Queen’s request it was televised.

Nationwide celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth’s 60th year on the throne are in full swing and patriotic South Holland residents have a whole host of fun events of their own to look forward to.

Activities are being centred around the extended Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday, June 2 to Tuesday, June 5 culminating with a day of celebration in London on the final day.

Among her other engagements the Queen has been undertaking a nationwide tour to mark the longevity of her reign, while a new charitable trust - The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee - has also been launched this year to mark her accension to the throne.

On June 2 Her Majesty will attend Epsom Derby, while events planned the following day include the Big Jubilee Lunch and the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, which will involve up to 1,000 boats on the capital’s waterway.

On June 4 a special one-off BBC concert organised by Gary Barlow will take place at Buckingham Palace, featuring performances by stars including Kylie Minogue, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, JLS and Stevie Wonder.

Communities across our district will also be joining in with the rest of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Mann and Commonwealth countries around the world by lighting a network of 2,012 beacons.

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Many South Holland residents will be among the thousands holding street parties, concerts and other events over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend to mark the historic occasion, which has only been witnessed once previously when Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

South Holland District Council has devised a special tool kit to help anyone wanting to organise their own street party or other event.

Councillor Nick Worth, executive member for community development, said: “The last time an occasion of this magnitude happened was in the days of Queen Victoria. It will not happen again in our lifetime and is an event that you can all join in, that will make you proud to be British.

“It is a wonderful opportunity to fly the flag, to generate real community spirit in our local villages and towns by putting on street parties, fetes and unique events that only the British could do.”

Grants are also available for street parties and community events from a number of organisations including the district council’s Designated Budget Scheme. Visit www.sholland.gov.uk/leisure/ TheQueensDiamondJubilee2012 to find out more.

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Most recently they sold ten of their prams to the BBC for its new drama Call the Midwife, set in 1950s East End of London.

The couple are no strangers to creating luxury prams - back in 2008 their gold plated Silver Cross pram fetched £6,000 when sold in Harrods.

Laddies Ice Cream is flying the flag with a patriotic red, white and blue ice-cream treat for its customers this summer in recognition of the Jubilee and the Olympics.

The family firm based in Holbeach’s Church Street is celebrating its own landmark this year as it has been selling homemade ice-cream in the town for 90 years.

Current owner and fourth generation ice-cream maker Richard Ladbrook has come up with an Olympic torch cone filled with a trio of strawberry, vanilla and blueberry flavours topped with a wafer to recognise the 2012 games.

As an extra treat for customers Mr Ladbrook and his team are also working on a special flavour to mark the Queen’s 60th anniversary on the throne.

One set of new parents will be able to mark the Jubilee in style thanks to Holbeach couple Alison and Graham Richardson, who have made a one-off, luxury baby carriage to mark the Queen’s 60 years on the throne.

The Richardsons, who run Alison’s Baby Carriages specialising in the restoration of coachbuilt prams, are now selling the bespoke Silver Cross one-off, which features red, white and blue Union Jack trim, plus ‘diamond’ studs along the sides - and hope to get a fourfigure sum for it.

Mrs Richardson, who takes on the work of repairing the upholstery while her husband deals with the engineering side, hopes a couple expecting this summer will snap up the limited edition set of wheels and added that a certificate of authenticity can be provided to accompany it.

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Flooring - Is it time for a Change?

By Kate Tarrant

In my household at the moment, flooring is the hot topic. What a rock n roll lifestyle you lead, I hear you cry. But after three years of living with the same carpets and tiles that were put down over 20 years ago, I think we’re well due a change. But where do you start? Laminate, carpet, tile, vinyl, stone, hardwood – the options are endless!

Getting started To help take the stress out of the situation – and help inspire others along the way – this month we’ve put together some ideas to get the creative juices flowing.

tiles, metallic and wood. Most vinyls have non-slip properties.

Tiles The tiling option is great if you want to break up your flooring, and create an impact. It’s ideal for areas that you want Carpets to be able to wash clean – bathrooms, Carpets are ideal for creating a warm, kitchens, conservatories, utilities – and snug feel in the house – perfect for can really emphasise the illusion of space. living rooms, dining rooms, hall stairs You can get creative with tiles, with so landings and bedrooms. When choosing many colours and sizes to choose from your carpet, remember to think about – whether you go for ceramic, slate or what you need it to do. For example, if stone, and whether you’re aiming for a it’s for your living room or hall/stairs and traditional or contemporary style. landing these are rooms that get used a lot, you’ll want to aim for a carpet that Remember to think about non-slip can take more wear and tear than say properties, particularly in areas that may a bedroom. As a rule of thumb, try to get wet. Solutions include tiles with go for the best quality carpet that you rougher or more textured surfaces, or can afford with a good quality underlay choosing smaller tiles where the grout that will provide good sound and heat joints create extra grip. The amount of insulation. wear the floor will receive must also be If you have under-floor heating, there considered, so make sure you get advice are underlays and low tog rating on the durability of the tiles you’re carpets available. Ask your local flooring choosing. specialist for advice.

When it comes to colours and It’s also worth thinking about patterns, the same rules with carpets practicalities. You may love the look of applies – think about your long-term luxurious white or cream carpeting, but plans. If you’re renovating your would it be practical in a home with home with the view to selling, busy children, teenagers and pets? patterns and colours might not be to everyone’s taste. If the floor is in Do you have a colour scheme? A carpet is an area where outdoor shoes are an important investment for your home going to be trudging through – for – think about whether fancy patterns example, utilities, conservatories, and bright colours will still be to your hallways to the backdoor etc – it may taste in 5 years’ time? Do you have any be preferable to choose a darker floor future decorating plans that need to be colour. considered?

Have you thought about half If you don’t want to replace your carpets, carpet and half tiles? This is a very but still want to revamp your flooring, popular option to break up rooms why not get them professionally and spaces. cleaned? This can breathe new life into them – and save you some money along Tiles can be cold, and if your the way. budget does not allow for Vinyl under-floor heating, this can be a A vinyl floor is a very practical, low factor you need to consider when cost option for kitchens, utilities, choosing where to put tiles. conservatories and bathrooms. It’s easy to clean and warm underfoot. There are Wooden flooring so many designs and colours available eg: A wooden floor really makes a

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statement – it makes a room look spacious, contemporary and fills your home with character. On the practical side of things, it is also easy to clean. If you’re looking for a floor to cope with a busy load, be sure to choose a harder wood that will cope with the wear and tear. Examples include oak, ash or maple.

Although a real wooden floor can look really stylish, it can be expensive.

Alternatives include wood laminate, engineered wood flooring and luxury vinyl planks. Laminate wood flooring is the cheaper option – a good quality laminate can look just like a real wooden floor and is less likely to scratch. Engineered wood flooring does, however, boast a higher strength and durability compared to a solid wooden floor, and it’s very easy to install.

If you know you want a wooden floor

but don’t know whether to go for real wood or an alternative, talk to your local flooring specialist and get some professional advice on the options that best suit your individual needs.

Choosing flooring • Think about the colour of your flooring – paler colours create a sense of space, whereas busy patterns and dark colours have the opposite effect.

Going for plainer colours means you can jazz up the colour of the house in other ways.

• Think about the purpose of the room – do you want to create a warm feel?

Will there be lots of traffic? Do you need the flooring to be hard wearing?

Does it need to be easy to clean?

• Take away samples of some options that you like – try them out on the floor, looking at them at different times of the day.

• Set a budget before you start shopping!

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By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Writer www.carwriteups.co.uk Twitter: @carwriteups THIS TINY electric car terrified me. I was so stressed driving it at first - not because it was a pig to drive or anything – I was just so paranoid I’d run out of power and not find a socket to charge the little i-MiEV up.

It’s fine if you live in London - the trendy heart of green transportation. There are bikes and city cars to hire and electric sockets to plug your vehicle into all over the place.

Birmingham has even got a few charging points now and, I dare say, so have some other major cities. But if, like me, you live in a fairly nondescript town somewhere in Northamptonshire then your options, aside from your electricity supply at home, are fairly limited.

Take this week. I needed to drive from Kettering (oops, I’ve let the cat out of the bag) to Leicester for a meeting at a radio station. Everyone clucked over the “cool looking” i-MiEV in the car park. I couldn’t disagree – my test vehicle was cloaked in matt black with a cream leather interior. But what really unnerved me was the trip back home. You see, I’d stuck my foot down on the 20 mile trip there, and on the return leg my right foot was pretty heavy again. I soon lifted it off the gas (I mean electricity), when I noticed the ‘fuel’ gauge, or in this case the charge gauge, was down to one bar – and then, all of a sudden, it was flashing zero. Help! At this point I decided to lift my foot off the accelerator pedal.

This lets the motor operate as a power generator and the car’s motion energy is converted to electricity which charges the traction battery. This is known as’ regenerative braking’.

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Yes, all in all, despite the initial worry of running out of power, I enjoyed my time with the i-MiEV. It looked pretty cute sat on my drive hooked up to my garage’s power socket – and, on the road, I soon got used to the eerie silence of not You see, the i-MiEV has only got a maximum range of 90 miles – and that’s if you drive it like a granny. That’s the having an internal combustion engine under the bonnet. I downside if you venture too far from home without checking can certainly say that Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV is a world away if there are any public charging facilities en route. But the from the first electric vehicle I ever clapped eyes on - the once familiar, but now increasingly rare, milk float! upside is that it has zero emissions, so you don’t pay any road tax and the car is London Congestion Charge exempt.

It’s also very cheap to run – obviously! brake going through the gears in a manual ‘normal’ car. It’s clever stuff. And it’s needed. It got me home – just!

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At first, it takes a little bit of thought about the best gear to be in. The car has a few drive positions, you see: D (for city driving); B (for going downhill) and C (for comfortable driving). B is a good mode to be if you live in undulating surroundings because it increases the Mitsubishi’s usability on hills, and gives stronger regenerative braking than the D position.

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Oscar’s Outings This month I have been out and about in Cambridge for a day ‘shopping’.

Whilst shopping is not the most exciting thing for me, I really enjoyed walking along the riverside and through the parks. We parked near to the registery office and so walked in over the main bridge.

I have been working hard on my training, especially on my obedience and walking to heal and this was a great test for me.

If you fancy trying to teach your puppy or dog, this is how I learned. The training process is much the same for a puppy or dog – it just takes longer to teach a dog who’s already learned that pulling on the lead is a fun thing to do – even if they seem to be choking themselves! Start off in a quiet place in

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Take two steps and another treat (or click and treat). Take several steps and give a treat. Repeat this quite a bit before using a lead. Then repeat the process with the lead on.

If they do try to pull on the lead, just stand still, holding the lead. Don’t play tug of war. Simply stand still. As soon as your dog stops pulling then say “good” and give them a treat.

When your dog no longer pulls on the lead around the house and garden, or when they at least understand the game a little, then go for a walk.

Walk slowly, practising both luring your dog to your leg and also standing still when they pull.

Continue to reward them as above, each time they stop pulling or walk to heel. Gradually building up the number of steps you can take without them pulling on the lead.

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723435 3.25 pm- 4.15pm School Soccer Stars Years 1,2&3 T: Simon on 07748 958534 5.45pm – 7.15pm Sing South Holland Contemporary Youth Choir T: 01775 764777 7pm Holbeach Youth Centre, Boston Road South, T: 01406 422305 7.30pm - 9.00pm - Holbeach Craft Club, 4th Tuesday of each month from February to November, United Services Club, Church Street Holbeach. 01406 493175.

Wednesday 10am – 12noon Pottery Class, Unique Cottage Farm Studios, T: 01775 766698 2pm Holbeach Short Mat Bowls, Holbeach, Community Hall. £1.50. T: 01406 370082 3.25 pm- 4.15pm School Soccer Stars Years 4,5&5 T: Simon on 07748 958534 6.30pm Holbeach Town Band Learners 7.00pm - 9.00pm French Intermediate Couse for adults who have basic knowledge. £8 per sessions, £80 per course. T: 07947 789578 7pm – 9pm Pottery Class, Unique Cottage Farm Studios, T: 01775 766698 7.00pm Step, Gedney Victory Hall. Tel: 07957 440333 7.30pm Holbeach Town Band, Improvers & Players 8.00pm - 9.00pm Zumba Fitness Class, Gedney Victory Hall. T: 07595 597023

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Diary Dates - To find out about more events visit www.simply-holbeach.co.uk/diarydates 2 June, Little Red Riding Hood, 3pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 3 June 2012 - 5 June, Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, St Mary and St Nicolas Church, Spalding, parish.office@stmaryandstnicolas.org.uk, 01775 722772, www.stmaryandstnicolas.org.uk 4 June, Spring Bank Holiday, 10-4pm, Moulton Windmill, 01406 373237, www.moultonwindmill.co.uk 5 June, Pinchbeck Picnic in the Park, 3pm - 7pm, The Glebe Field, Pinchbeck, jane.amess@virgin.net, 01775 769729 7 June, Stained Glass Workshop - Copper Foil, 10am - 4pm, Strawberry Glass, gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk, 07714 458813, www.strawberryglass. co.uk 8 June, Kindur-The Adventurous Life of Icelandic Sheep, 2pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 8 June, Friday Night is Bingo Night! 6.30pm for 7pm, The marquee, Rotten Row Playing Field, Pinchbeck, jane.amess@virgin.net, 01775 769729 8 June, ‘Night at the Movies’, 7 - 11.45pm, The Vista Church Hall, Spalding, caththecatlady@sky.com, 07868891288, www.facebook.com/

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07714 458813, www.strawberryglass.co.uk 22 June, When You Wish Upon a Star, 7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 23 June, A Night at the Movies, 6.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 24 June, The Holbeach Mid Summer Fayre, 11 am to 4 pm, Carters Park, Holbeach, pat.honour@rotary-holbeach.org.uk, 01406 373246, www. rotary-holbeach.org.uk 26 June, An Evening with Gervase Phinn, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 27 June, Dance in the Community, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 76477750 28 June, Eamon McCann in concert, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 29 June, Craig Campbell LIVE, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 30 June, Hanger Dance (charity event), 7pm, Fenland Airfield (new hanger), 01406 540330, www.fenland airfield.co.uk

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