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Issue 29 - December 2011

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04 - News 06 - Nick’s Notes 08 - Citizen’s Advice 10 -School News 13- Your Guide to Rugby 14- Holbeach Christmas Fayre Guide 20 - Library News 22 - The Gedneys Focus 29 - Recipes 33 - Preparing Your Home for Christmas 35 - Mum Knows Best 37 - Holbeach Has got Talent 39 - Christmas Tree Guide 40 - Motoring 44 - Oscar’s Outings 46 - What’s On 50 - Items for Sale Cover Image – Winter Wonderland at Baytree Garden Centre taken

by Paul Smith, Spalding Photographic Society, www.spaldingphotosociety.co.uk

Welcome to the December edition of Simply Holbeach

December - don’t you just love this month?! I adore Christmas and all things to do with Christmas, whether it’s carol singers, snow, Christmas shopping or a simple catch up with friends and family who live away that I haven’t seen all year.

Christmas is a season of good cheer and everyone is smiling.

This issue is jam packed full with news of what is happening in and around Holbeach. Of course it has everything you need to organise your own Christmas from where to buy your tree, how to look after it and to how to get your home ready. Did you use our Christmas Cake recipe from last month? We have Part II in this issue to show you how to mazipan and ice your masterpiece.

Check out pages 14 - 17 to find out what is happening at The Holbeach Christmas Fayre on December 11th; the whole Simply Holbeach team will be there so po over if you see us to have a chat!

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.

Merry Christmas to you all from all of us at Simply Holbeach.

Hayley x Please help the local community stay vibrant by supporting local businesses - and don’t forget to mention Simply Holbeach when calling or buying a product from an advertiser you have seen in the magazine! Without the loyalty of our advertisers we would not be able to deliver such a great magazine to you every month.

The Team - What was the last film we watched?

Hayley Willerton Managing Director Bridesmaids with my Nan sat next to me...embarassing!

Kate Tarrant Sales Manager London Boulevard starring the lovely Colin Farrell

Theresa Geeson Sales Executive Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland

Toni Taylor Sales Executive Snow White - the children’s favourite

Rosie Willerton Sales Support Executive The hilarious Bridesmaids

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Local coach operator, Shaws Coaches has launched a new programme of tours for 2012 including some great value all-inclusive options and some exciting new destinations.

which only takes place every 10 years, and an Alpine Explorer tour, which includes a ride on spectacular Glacier Express train.

Whether you’re looking for sightseeing, scenery, coast, country or city, you’ll find Shaws offer a terrific choice of holidays and short breaks – all including their hugely popular ‘Door-2-Door’ Service, from Spalding, Holbeach and many of the surrounding villages.

Shaws are particularly proud to say that, in 2012, they will be celebrating their 90th anniversary as a local, family-owned and managed business – and one of their first tours next year will be a Gala Evening MiniBreak to commemorate the event. The firm is hoping that as many customers as possible (past, present and future) will be able to join them.

Shaws 2012 holiday selection contains a tempting array of tours throughout the UK and a handpicked collection of European holidays, including a spring departure to Spain where all drinks in resort are included in the price. Other highlights include the magnificent Floriade exhibition in Holland,

For further information and to receive a free copy of Shaws 2012 holiday and day tour brochures, call 01778 342224, e-mail enquiries@shawscoaches.co.uk or visit the website www.shawscoaches.co.uk

Get Home Safely this Christmas If you are out this festive period make plans in advance to get home safely by arranging transport with a Private Hire vehicle from your own regular or preferred local company.

A private hire vehicle must be pre-booked through a licensed operator.

A licensed Hackney Carriage vehicle can be picked up from a registered taxi rank or by hailing in the street, make sure the vehicles waiting bear this accreditation. If you do use a Hackney Carriage vehicle, ask the driver if he knows where your street is before getting in the vehicle. If they don’t know the local area then ask the next available driver.

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A quick check of the vehicle you intend to use should give you an idea of whether it is legal or not. There will be a licence plate on the rear of the vehicle with a number on it and expiry date. On a Private Hire vehicle there will be a smaller plate displayed in the front window.

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If you regularly use a licensed vehicle you will know roughly how much your fare should be. If there is a big difference, report this to the Council. A driver who does not have local knowledge cannot charge you extra for his mistake. Report his badge number and vehicle details if possible.

South Holland District Council says do not use a cab if: • the driver appears to be under the influence of alcohol • the driver does not seem to know the local area • the vehicle seems to be too old for use as a cab • the vehicle is in a state of disrepair • you are uneasy for any reason So, if you don’t feel safe in any way, the simple rule is do not get in that vehicle.

Grand Charity Fun Weekend At Fun Junction Local toy shop Fun Junction are holding a charity fun day at our shop on 3rd / 4th Dec In aid of Spalding PHAB. There will be fun, games and colouring competitions for everyone, plus an appearance of the Toymaster Puppy during the weekend.

Please call in and support your local toy shop and a local charity.

Vision for a vibrant Red Lion Quarter Eleven firms have expressed an interest in taking on the future management of Spalding’s Red Lion Quarter.

Open days for bidders are being lined up as South Holland District Council sets out to attract new tenants to the building and create a new centre celebrating the district’s

food heritage.

A team with representatives from SHDC, Spalding Chamber of Commerce and Lincolnshire County Council has met to discuss the way forward for the former brownfield site.

Does your group need Lottery cash?

Help is at hand for community groups throughout South Holland to tap into BIG Lottery funding.

A free workshop is being offered where you can hear directly from the BIG Lottery Fund about how you can write a successful application.

Guest presenter Kelly Hart, from the BIG Lottery, will be providing tips on how to write your bid, including eligibility, providing evidence of project needs, budgeting and outcomes.

Organisations will also have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their projects.

The workshop, organised by South Holland District Council’s Community Development

Chartered Certified Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers

Team and the BIG Lottery and supported by South Lincolnshire Community Voluntary Service, will take place on December 8 from 10am – 12.30pm at the Red Lion Quarter in Spalding.

The BIG lottery distributes money to community groups and to projects that improve health, education, the environment and community buildings. It is largest distributor of National Lottery good cause funding, is responsible for giving out 46 per cent of the money raised for good causes by the National Lottery.

For more details contact Karen Johnson on 01775 764868 or email karenjohnson@ sholland.gov.uk

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Local Supermoto Champion

Five locations in South Holland have been awarded the privilege of hosting part of the relay route for the London 2012 Olympic Flame.

Local lad Ben Stafford rides a 250KTM bike in the British Norasport Supermoto Championship and successfully retained his champion title in November 2011.

Ben who lives in Saracens Head and attends the George Farmer Academy started riding motorbikes at a very young age and had the chance back in 2009 to ride a 150cc in supermoto for the first time, successfully finishing in 3rd position at the end of the season at the age of 13.

2010 saw Ben aboard a 250cc machine and move up classes two years ahead of the game. This was intended to be a practice year but finished with Ben taking the title at the last race of the season, needing to win all three races on the day. Ben also took the accolade of ‘Rider of the Year’ at the presentation evening.

Keen to see if he could retain his title in 2011, Ben was approached by Triple D Motorsport and aboard at KTM 250cc pulled out all the stops and dominated the racing, completing the year at Cadwell Park in North Lincs with statstics of : 8 meetings and 24 races, with 8 pole positions, 23 podium places and 21 fastest laps all at the age of 15.

Ben has also trialled a 350cc and 450cc KTM bike in preparation for the 2012 season.

Ben has been supported this year by local sponsors, G & D Engineering Ltd, Moulton, A Woods Agricultural Engineers, Saracens Head, Lincs Lambrettas, Saracens Head, Lynas Vokes Investments, Holbeach and L & R Designs, Holbeach

Residents from across the district are being invited to savour the excitement of the occasion as torchbearers make their way through the five nominated communities of Holbeach, Long Sutton, Moulton, Spalding and Whaplode.

They are among more than 1,000 villages, towns and cities announced by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) through which the Olympic Flame will be carried

by Torchbearers during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay which is presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung. LOCOG has worked closely with representatives from a number of sectors in South Holland to devise the route.

South Holland District Council Deputy Leader Nick Worth said: “Having the Olympic torch coming through South Holland is a real coup and even better that it is coming through so many of our local towns, which will allow everyone a chance to see it close up and for the first time, really feel part of the 2012 Olympics. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity which is not to be missed.”

Offenders work in Community Payback Offenders have been paying back to the community by helping to tidy up areas of South Holland and sprucing up Spalding’s riverside.

Lincolnshire Probation Trust, in partnership with South Holland District Council (SHDC), has been supervising teams of workers under the Community Payback scheme.

Some of the work has been part-funded under the council’s designated members’ budget scheme, which gives individual councillors a sum of money to pay for grassroots community projects.

The Community Payback teams have been operating in a number of parts of the district including Sutton Bridge, Long Sutton,

Weston and Spalding. Work has included gardening and tidying up communal areas on SHDC sheltered housing schemes.

On the riverbank, in Spalding, the teams have been renovating and replacing benches and have been praised for doing a fantastic job.

Councillor Gary Taylor, SHDC Portfolio Holder for Internal Services and ward councillor for Spalding Castle, said: “Residents in my ward have raised concerns with me regarding the condition of certain parts of the riverbank, in particular the condition of the wooden benches. We have now sought the services of the Community Payback team from the Probation service to carry out work in this area.

Projects in South Holland receive funding Two organisations in the local area have received a grant to fund an Olympic and Paralympic inspired project.

The Ruby Hunt Centre in Spalding and Big Bloomers at Sutton Bridge have been awarded £275 between them.

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The Ruby Hunt Centre has been given £125 to run an Olympic themed sports and activities day for their elderly visitors during Spring 2012, and the funding will help to pay for transport and catering.

Big Bloomers: Sutton Bridge in Bloom has been given £150 to decoratively plant a 2012 themed display in the entrance to the Memorial Park in the village.

The money has been funded through a Lincolnshire Sports Partnership project called Silver Spirit, which awards grants of up to £300 to community groups and organisations whose members are mostly aged over 50 years, and want to run Olympic and Paralympic inspired projects in the run up to the 2012 Games.

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Holbeach Sorting Office update: Royal Mail officials met on 11th November with Holbeach Parish Councillors, chaired by Cllr Rita Rudkin and attended

by District Councillors Howard & Biggadike, my self as the County Councillor and John Hayes MP. It was made clear from the outset that Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices are a profit making arm of Royal Mail and as such are under no statutory obligation to consult. The decision has therefore been taken to move the sorting office to Spalding. They did apologise for putting up the “For Sale” notice before anyone knew of the closure, which did seriously undermine their credibility.

However if there is any good news it is that apparently a deal has been reached for the Post Office in the High Street to take on any undelivered mail, for which they are paid a sum of money, which will make the post office itself even more sustainable in the longer term.

Serious issues were raised about the physical capacity to take on undelivered letters and parcels at the post office and in particular issues were raised about parking of delivery vehicles, as there is no vehicle parking at the back of the post office, which they seemed surprisingly unaware of.

The business plan which has never been seen was brought into question, as none of those at the meeting could see how it would stack up. As a result there will be a confidential meeting with John Hayes and Royal Mail at Westminster to look at the detailed business plan, which for obvious reasons could not be made public as it contained sensitive business information.

However Royal Mail remain convinced that they will make considerable savings from the closure.

Postmen and women on bicycles will become a thing of the past and will be replaced in the town by larger vehicles with two posties which apparently will be more efficient!? One suspects a reduction in rounds

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to larger rounds, but we will see. Apparently there will also be no compulsory redundancies either. The new system will be implemented in the summer of 2012. Watch this space!

We will be speaking to our three Holbeach Olympians and Paralympians, Geoff Capes, Stuart Storey and Sally Reddin to see how we can engage them in events on the day, but as Stuart Story has already commented in the press, this is a very proud day for Holbeach. Anyone with any ideas for community events either side of the Torch Relay should approach the District Council so that all events can be coordinated and put onto the Olympic and County websites. Let’s make this a day to remember!

Finally, don’t forget the Holbeach Christmas Fayre on December 11th which promises to be a culinary treat and the best yet with over 50 stalls. Well done to the organisers!

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Advice - Save Money On Your Fuel Bills

by Diane Clay

With the increase in fuel prices, many households will experience fuel poverty this winter. The Department of Energy and Climate Change considers a household to be in fuel poverty if it needs to spend more than 10 percent of its income on fuel for adequate heating (usually 21 degrees for the main living area, and 18 degrees for other occupied rooms). Living in cold homes can damage people’s health and affect their quality of life. The elderly, children, and those with a disability or long-term illness are especially vulnerable.

Most households can save a substantial amount on fuel bills by using energy in an efficient way, and can be warmer and healthier as a result. Grants and discount schemes are available to help with fuel efficiency measures. Even if you have to meet some of the costs yourself, the savings on fuel bills can quickly repay the initial cost.

For more information about how to use less energy and cut your fuel bills, go to the website of consumer watchdog Consumer Focus at: www.consumerfocus.org.uk.

To get an idea of how much energy you can save in your home, you can do a home energy check. Go to the Energy Savings Trust website at: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk, or phone your local Energy Advice Saving centre on 0800 512 012. They can also give you information about how to generate your own energy. The website also gives you: • information on solar electricity panels (PV) • information on wind turbines • advice on energy cash back schemes including the Feed-in Tariff schemes (FITs) Under the energy cash back scheme, you can sell back any excess energy you have generated to the National Grid. The website also provides consumer guidance to help you to make a more informed choice when considering taking up any offers of free solar electricity panels (PV) in return for the income you have generated through FITs. Grants and schemes: There are various energy efficiency schemes and grants that are available. The main scheme is a home energy efficiency scheme known as Warm Front in England. The schemes are government funded and provide energy advice and grants to help with the costs of home insulation. They also help to improve energy efficiency for certain groups of people

including those on low incomes.

The schemes cover both owner-occupiers and people renting accommodation. In some cases, the maximum grant available does not cover the full cost of the work and you have to pay something towards the costs.

Help with home insulation is also available for home-owners and private tenants through a government scheme run by eaga Insulation. The scheme provides home insulation either for free or at a low-cost price, depending on whether you are getting certain benefits. You can find out more about the home insulation scheme from the eaga website at: www.eagainsulation.com.

You may also be able to apply to the local authority for a grant, loan or other type of help for home improvements.

What does the Warm Front Scheme cover You can apply to the Warm Front scheme for a grant to carry out one or more of the following: • insulation measures, eg cavity wall insulation, loft, tank and pipe insulation, draught-proofing of windows and doors, ventilation, hot water tank jackets • space and water heating improvements, eg gas room heaters with thermostatic controls, electric storage heaters, closed solid fuel fire cassettes, immersion water heaters, timer controls for electric space, water heaters and electric fan heaters in the bathrooms of properties heated by electric storage heaters • improvement to the energy efficiency, repair or replacement of any part of any space or water heating system • providing gas, solid fuel or oil central heating systems, conversion of open solid fuel room fires to closed solid fuel room fires, providing central heating systems connected to the local community heating grid • providing space or water heating systems which use energy from renewable sources.

Who can get a Warm Front grant To qualify for a Warm Front grant, your property must be assessed as having low thermal efficiency under the Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)for Energy Rating of Dwellings. You can find out more about SAP on the website of the Department for Energy and Climate Change at: www.decc.gov.uk.

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You must also meet some other conditions. You may be able to get a Warm Front grant if: • you own your own property. Some tenants may also be entitled to a Warm Front grant • you have not applied for a grant for another property in the last twelve months • you or your partner get Pension Credit • you or your partner get Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or income-related Employment And Support Allowance and there is also a child under the age of five in your household, a pensioner or a severely disabled person.

How to apply for a Warm Front grant You can get more information about the Warm Front grant by going to the Directgov website at www.direct.gov.uk/ warmfront, or by calling eaga on freephone 0800 316 2805.

The Home Heat Helpline The Home Heat Helpline offers advice on energy efficiency and fuel debts to customers who are having difficulty heating their homes or paying their bills. The helpline can give you help and advice on identifying energy efficiency grants, arranging alternative payment methods, carrying out benefits checks and getting specialist advice. You can contact the Home Heat Helpline on 0800 33 66 99.

Gas and electricity suppliers All suppliers of gas and electricity have to provide information on energy saving measures as a condition of trading. For more information, contact your fuel supplier and ask them about the energy advice offered. You can find details of gas and electricity suppliers on the Consumer Focus website at: www. consumerfocus.org.uk.

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

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Sheltered Housing Schemes

The Council provides sheltered housing throughout the district to meet the requirements of older people. It provides an environment which allows residents to keep their independence in homes which are suited to their needs.

In the case of an emergency, help is provided either through the Scheme Manager or the- 24-hour emergency alarm system. The Council has nearly 1000 dwellings located at 28 schemes throughout the district from small groups of 10 dwellings to larger sites covering over 100. All Schemes have access to a nearby community centre.

There are three secure door entry schemes in the district (Spalding, Pinchbeck and Crowland) which offer ground floor and first floor flats and bedsits for which we do not currently have a long waiting list.

Anyone can apply for sheltered housing provided they are over 60 years old and either not in employment or not working more than 16 hours per week. Should you currently be in a council property, in particular if you are releasing a family home, there could be help at hand to make your move as smooth as possible. There could also be some financial assistance available. Please enquire about our Downsizing Scheme.

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

Weston Hills CofE Primary School We are nearing the end of Term 1 and children have settled back in to school very well.

Our table tennis table has now been delivered and is a firm favourite in the playground. So much so that we are considering buying another one!

British Food Fortnight saw all children making bread and soup, and we are in the middle of a Gambia week with traditional food being prepared and tasted. Gambian artefacts and resources have been supplied for the week as part of our twinning with Lower Tanji Middle School in Gambia.

Our Roald Dahl dressing up day was a huge success. Children and staff dressed as their favourite Roald Dahl book characters, including Charlie, Boggis, Matilda, Miss Trunchball, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Enormous Crocodile, Oompa-Loompas, and many others! We raised over £110 for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity supporting seriously ill and disabled children.

The PTA have school discos planned for this term, along with a Christmas Bazaar on Friday 2nd December.

Year 3 and 4 children recently attended an inter-school cross country competition at Crowland, and Year 5 & 6 children will be following in their footsteps later this term. There is also a tag rugby festival for Year 5 & 6 children planned.

Pantomime season will soon be upon us again, and our Key Stage 1 children will be attending “Aladdin” in Spalding just before Christmas. Class 2 children are hoping to go to Lincoln Castle at the start of next term, and Class 4 and 5 are organising a trip to the Jorvik Viking Centre in York.

Our extra curricular activities this term included a Board Games Club, Guitar, Homework, Football, Tag Rugby, Taiko Drums, Gymnastics, Drama, Choir, Yogabugs & Art Club.

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School News International First for Gleed Schools The Gleed Schools in Spalding played host to a Youth in Action project funded by the British Council and the European Commission over 12 days at the end of September.

The Youth in Action project - ‘Young Voices United Across Europe’ enabled a group of Albanian students from Saranda in the South of the country, to participate in a range of activities with the young people from Spalding. This is the first time a group of Albanian students have visited the UK to take part in such a scheme.

Project co-ordinator Mandy North said the greatest problem had been obtaining visitor visas for all 33 participants once the grant had been awarded by the British Council. ‘All 33 applicants had to travel the 7 hour bus journey to the British Embassy in Tirana to apply for their visas in person, and then had to return home for a 3 week wait before a hearing if they had been successful. It was a very stressful time, particularly as each student had paid 100 euros for their application which wouldn’t have been refunded if they had not been successful.

100 euros represents over a weeks salary for most Albanians.’

The students and their leaders arrived on 15th September and stayed at the Travelodge in Spalding. Over the course of the next 12 days they worked with students from the Gleed Schools on a variety of projects based on the EU, Local and National Government, and ways in which young people can have a voice in a democracy. Together they all visited places such as Belton House Grantham and Cromer where they visited the Lifeboat Museum and did ‘crabbing’ off the pier! In Spalding a group of the Albanians were the guests of Bakkavor Foods, where they toured one of the factories and took part in a product tasting. Another group visited Spalding Power Station and were shown how the station operates.

The highlight of the project was the visit to London sightseeing, which included all students taking part in a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament; visiting Greenwich by boat; and enjoying a performance of ‘We Will Rock You’. All 70 students and their Leaders received an invitation to the Albanian Embassy where they met the Ambassador and were able to ask questions about the country and the role of the Ambassador in the UK. The project ended with an evening of

Albanian dancing and karaoke at the Springfield Tavern, with all students taking part and singing Auld Lang Syne before saying goodbye to one another!

Mandy North said ‘The project was incredibly successful for both UK and Albanian students. Friendships were formed and all students delighted in finding out more about each others cultures. It was great to see the students working co-operatively with one another and getting on so well. Despite the differences in cultures and lifestyles, the message that all the young people came away with was that all young people have the same interests, ambitions and aspirations. As one UK student wrote in her evaluation of the project ‘I found that students from Albania have the same opinions as me and they are not as different as I thought. It was fun to work with them, and I can’t wait to visit Albania.’

The Gleed Schools intend to build on this link and continue working on joint projects with the schools in Saranda. A group of Spalding students will be returning the visit next year to meet up with their new friends and explore Albania!

Ayscoughfee Hall School It has been an exciting month for the children of Ayscoughfee Hall The year 6 class also enjoyed their recent visit to the Galleries of School. The year 6 children, particularly, have been celebrating a Justice in Nottingham. To help with their studies on Victorian England, month of successes. The results of the eleven plus tests were eagerly they took part in re-enactments of a court case and life in a reform awaited and an outstanding pass rate of 95% was achieved. On the school. The children in year 4 have been to Surfleet Park for some sports field, the school won the Spalding year 5 and 6 tag rugby “hands-on” experience for their science topic on habitats. In the festival, winning the semi-final 3-2 against Bourne Westfield and reception class, our younger children enjoyed some help with their beating Moulton Harrox School by the same margin in the final. To reading from boys from the Grammar School in a joint initiative. round things off, a 100% pass rate was achieved for the Bikeability course.

On the music front, the choir is looking forward to taking part in the competition 3rd December in the town centre at the Christmas ADCOL_61 Spalding 190x135:Layout 1 25/07/2011 16:29 on Page 1

Lights Weekend Festival. Looking further ahead, many of our juniors are already eagerly awaiting taking part in the “Young Voices” concert at the O2 arena in London next March.

The children are beginning to get excited about Christmas and the infants are enjoying practising their Christmas play. Throughout the school, pupils are busy collecting items to support the annual shoe box appeal for less fortunate children in different parts of the world.

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Rugby – All You Need to Know

By Geof Nichols and Jeremy Chew

This month we teamed up with Geof Nichols and Jeremy Chew from Spalding Rugby Club to find out more about rugby, and its history in our area.

Rugby – Game Overview In rugby, 15, 10 and 7 player aside versions are played. The most popular format is the 15 player game.

‘Tag’ rugby is the non-contact version of the game and is played up to the age of nine when tackling is introduced and the term ‘full-contact’ is used.

A senior game of rugby lasts 80 minutes and is played as two 40 minute halves.

Coaches and parents often comment that when ‘Tag’ rugby is played, players run into spaces and pass the moment tackling commences, game styles change and players get wrapped up in rucking and mauling for the ball instead of developing the flowing skills learnt in the early years.

However, at Spalding RFC we are fortunate to be one of the largest junior sections in the three county set up (NLD – Notts, Lincs & Derby Constituent Body) within which we play. We have over 270 players registered between the ages 6-17, we also run two girls’ teams.

Importantly, the players are supported by a qualified coaching team of 34 across the age groups, and without these volunteer coaches it would be impossible to deliver coaching to such a large set of players.

Fancy playing rugby?

The season is made up of approximately 17 fixtures played at home and away around the county.

If you want to learn more about the game of rugby and all that it entails, visit Spalding RFC or check out www.spaldingrfc.co.uk.

So if you’re under 18 and fancy a game, come and join in the fun!

The aim of the game is to attack the opposing side by passing the ball backwards - anyone who has coached children in the game of rugby will understand the challenges, and some senior coaches would also agree! Running forwards and passing the ball backwards, tackling the opposition and driving them off the ball are three of the core skills required. Add a player’s ability to exploit gaps in the opposition’s defensive line with 14 team mates that can be in close support, and you have the recipe for a good game!

Unlike football, the referee is always referred to as ‘Sir’ (or ‘Maam’ if a lady). Any players back-chatting a referee risk a 10 minute spell in the ‘sin bin’ (they are sent from the field of play) or their team being marched back 10 metres towards their goal line.

Points are scored - five points for a try (touching the ball over the opponent’s goal line); two points for converting the try (kicking the ball over the crossbar between the two uprights); three points for kicking a penalty; and three points for a drop goal.

Rugby Union – mini-youth under 6 to under 18 From the age of four, children start to play rugby in its simplest form.

daunting, but they persevered and on 18th September 1923 the rugby club held its first practice game. Those two forward thinking sportsmen were Willis White and Frank Herd. Their first match took place on 3rd November against Stamford School with Willis White being the first club captain.

The following year the club’s headquarters moved to the White Hart Hotel, where two tin baths in the kitchen of the hotel acted as their baths. On the outbreak of the Second World War play ceased during the conflict and recommenced in 1946. Numbers slowly increased and during the season 1949/50 the club was undefeated. But as the plans were announced for the construction of the Coronation Channel in 1953, it meant that the club had to look for a new ground. The Headmaster and Governors of the Grammar School came to the rescue offering the use of the school playing facilities. A ‘hut’ was constructed on the side of the field and subsequently the social side of the club moved from the White Hart to St Thomas’ Road. In the years that followed the club became one of the premier clubs in the Three Counties comprising of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire.

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Potted history of Spalding Rugby Club In 1923 two of Spalding’s active young sportsmen came up with the idea of forming a rugby club in the town. Without a field or facilities of any kind, the prospects for getting such a club off the ground seemed

The next milestone in the club’s history was the building in 1973 of the Spalding Sports Club on the Memorial Field to replace the ‘hut’.

Since then the club has gone on to even further success - in the last 15 years it has won the Lincolnshire Cup seven times, the Three Counties Cup three times, as well as winning the Three Counties Shield on two other occasions. The club now plays in Midlands East One and regularly fields three senior sides.

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Our trimmings department has a good selection of candles, tinsel, baubles and all the other Christmas essentials. We stock both real and artificial trees.

We so often hear from local people how they have spent hours traipsing around the big shopping centres, in a fruitless search for that special something, only to return home, and find it right here in Holbeach: most likely at their ‘Local Limmings’!

No matter how far you travel, you will have a job to find a better or more comprehensive selection of Christmas lighting. Whether you want to make a tree look stunning, give your garden that festive look, or brighten up your house, Limmings have something for you.

The more artistic are also well catered for, with a vast range of festive decorations, candles and ‘picks’ with which to create that special table decoration, or personalised gift.

There are artificial Christmas trees, in all manner of shapes and sizes, and for the traditionalists, nursery grown real trees, the quality of which is second to none!

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Limmings’ Santa will again be dropping in during the Christmas Fayre on Sunday December 11th, and looks forward to seeing Limmings younger visitors. Being a generous old soul, he makes no charge!

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If you want to give a gift of real quality, Limmings have top brands, including Bridgedale Socks, Felco Secateurs and Maglite Torches.

So, don’t waste your time this year, just head straight to Limmings, for a great deal on a great deal!

Open 8am - 5.30pm Mon-Sat & Sun 11th Dec 10am - 4pm Tel. 01406 423307 www.jwlimming.co.uk

More Than a Florist Flower Basket is a long established florist and gift shop located in Fleet Street, Holbeach.

We cater for all aspects of floristry including weddings, funerals and all the other occasions when you need flowers delivered to convey that certain message. We are also an Interflora member so can organise your flowers to be delivered any where in this country as well as the rest of the world. As well as floristry we offer a huge range of giftware and people are amazed when they visit the shop for the first time the selection of gifts that are available to suit all budgets. Vases, candles, clocks, photo frames, silk and dried flowers, topiaries, jewellery boxes are just a taster of what we stock.

Flower Basket is the only stockist in the area for the amazing Charlie Bears- a fantastic range of highly collectable plush and limited collection bears that has customers travelling for miles to get their hands on one, they make a perfect keepsake present for that special person.

Belgian chocolates are also a speciality of ours, we have a cabinet with approx 40 different varieties including sugar free (suitable for diabetics) that you can choose and have boxed to your own bespoke requirements- so no orange creams left hanging about! These are guaranteed to be snapped up!

So why not head down to 26 Fleet Street Holbeach, park in our own free car park at the rear of our shop and come and browse our shop- I’m sure you wont be disappointed, Caroline and her team look forward to seeing you and offering you a personal service that the large multiples just cannot offer you.

Your local Interflora florist and so much more: • Large range of gifts for all budgets.

• Bespoke belgian chocolates.

• Charlie bear stockist.

• Holly and door wreaths.

• Gift vouchers.

26 Fleet Street Holbeach, PE12 7AF. (Own car park at rear of shop) www.flowerbasket-holbeach.co.uk www.simply-holbeach.co.uk SIMPLY HOLBEACH 15 14

Local Business Goes from Strength to Strength Face Value Hairdressing and Beauty has been owned by Melanie Hiller for 8 years and has gone from strength to strength in that time. Having outgrown its previous premises, Face Value has recently moved to new premises at 3 Barrington Gate, Holbeach, which is a much larger salon enabling us to offer more treatments.

We offer a range of hair treatments including cutting, blo-dry, colouring, highlights, perms, sets and putting hair up being just a few. On the beauty side we offer treatments including manicures, pedicures, massage, stress massage, waxing, facials and eye lash tinting, as well as other treatments. We also offer a number of special offer packages which include 2 and 3 hour pampering packages.

Stuck for an idea for Christmas? Why not treat that someone special to a gift voucher for a relaxing treatment.

We employ four members of staff, three being fully qualified in hairdressing and beauty and a trainee. To discuss your requirements further pop in for a price list or consultation; or call us on 01406 425142 for more information.

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Is Your Child Tractor Mad? Visit John W Doubleday this Christmas for something special for the tractor mad children or man in your life!

We stock a wide range of children’s toys including a variety of ride-on pedal and battery powered toys.

We also have a collection of children’s clothing including Tractor T-Shirts, Outdoor Overalls, Wax Jackets and Wellington boots. We are offering a payment plan this Christmas on all ride-on toys which is to pay a 10% deposit when ordering and pay the rest on collection up until the 23rd December! Or for the adults there is a wide selection of John Deere clothing, caps and outdoor coats, boots and wellingtons!

Opening hours are 7.30 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday and 7.30 am till 12 noon on Saturdays. Come along and visit our stall at the Holbeach Christmas Fayre where we will have lots of stocking filler ideas and a competition to win a Ride-On Tractor!!

John W Doubleday are situated in Holbeach St Johns which is only 4 miles to the south of Holbeach. Or if you would prefer to shop from home then please give us a call on 01406 540261 or email zoe@jwdoubleday.co.uk to request a catalogue. We look forward to welcoming you!!

Try a Local Tipple 8 Sail Brewery EditThis Christmas Nestling in the shadow of the only eight sailed windmill in the country. An ideal location for a brewery which has set out to create beers which echo tastes and flavours of past beer styles as well as beers suited to modern drinking preferences.

The brewery also houses the Lincolnshire Real Ale & Cider Store selling all Lincolnshire produced bottle -conditioned real ales currently available as well as providing an outlet for local cider makers.After only a year of being in business the wide range of beers includes a dark mild, best bitter, strong IPA, a Victorian porter, 2 fruit porters, pale & golden ales and a blonde beer – Hops 4 Heroes, brewed to support the Bridge for Heroes charity.

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Cooking, Candles and Cosmetics New to the shop - health, nutrition & skin care Aloe Vera products (products also suitable for animals) Come and have a browse in the shop!

Recruitment opportunities available

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Looking for a friendly local?

It’s on High Street!

If you are looking for a clean, welcoming local pub then The Horse and Groom in Holbeach could be the perfect place for you.

Nick and Tracey Williams decided over 6 years ago that Holbeach was the place for them and decided The Horse & Groom on High Street was the perfect pub for their family. They fell in love with the traditional coaching inn with its old stables and are proud of the work they have carried out over the past 6 years to bring it up to the standard it is today.

It really is a traditional family run pub with a real emphasis on being the heart of the local community. Whether you fancy a coffee while you are shopping in town, a lunchtime snack, an evening meal or a Sunday lunch, The Horse & Groom offers it all. All food is home cooked using local produce and available lunchtime and evenings.

If you have relatives or clients for your work looking for local accommodation the old stables have been converted into three self contained en-suite bedrooms with luxury finishing touches in the bathrooms, each room comes with a flatscreen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

Tri Something New for Christmas Tri Something New is based at Silverwood in Long Sutton. Our shop opened in July is jam packed with interesting and quirky products - from cooking and candles, to cosmetics! There is something for everyone, so come along and have a browse.

New to the shop is our Aloe Vera product range - you’ll find an array of products covering health, nutrition and skin care. Our products are also suitable for use on animals. We are open 10am - 4pm, seven days a week.

Make sure you come and visit our stall at the Holbeach Christmas Fayre - you will find lots of Christmas presents and gift sets to choose from.

Business manager, Tina Karimi has years of experience in retail as well as skin care and health - so come along to the fayre for a chat!

Horse & Groom 2011 Christmas Party Menu Starters £5.25 ~ Potato Skins loaded with Cheese & Smoked Bacon served with Sour Cream & Chive Dip ~ ~ Soup of the day served with a Crusty Baguette ~ ~Smoked Salmon Pate, Wholemeal Toast & Salad Garnish~ Main Courses £10.00 Traditional Roast Turkey & Stuffing served with Cranberry Sauce, Kilted Sausage, Roasted Potatoes & Fresh Seasonal Vegetables ~ Fillet of Salmon served with Hollandaise Sauce, New Potatoes & Roasted Vegetables ~ Mushroom Risotto served with a Rocket & Parmesan Salad Desserts ~ Christmas Pudding ~ Served with, Fresh Double Cream, Ice Cream or Custard ~Trio of Sorbet ~ £4.25 ~ Sherry Trifle ~ £5.25 British Cheese Selection Served with Biscuits, Celery, Apple & Chutney £7.50 Christmas crackers will be provided.

A non refundable deposit of £5.00 per person is required at the time of booking.

Please indicate your meal preferences at least one week prior to your party.

Menu available from 1st December until 23rd December, alternative dates available on request.

To book your party call Nick, Sara or Tracey on: 01406 422234.

Should you prefer, we can offer a hot & cold Buffett option from £6.00 per head (min 25 people)

If you would like to reserve a table, enquire about rooms or get involved with one of the many teams at The Horse & Groom call 01406 422 234, visit www. horseandgroomholbeach.co.uk or why not pop in to see Tracey and Nick at 65 High Street, Holbeach.

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Complimenting the restaurant is our traditional bar. Full of character (and characters) we stock a wide range of real ales as well as the usual bar fayre.

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Beautiful Gardens

The beer garden is the idyll spot to while away those long summer nights.

Surrounded on 3 sides by our amazing vine covered gazebo, character abounds. Our Carp pond is the perfect centre point, filled by a babbling brook from a mini waterfall and shaded in the evening by our very own Pear tree. With piped music to set the mood it’s a wonderful feature of the hotel.

On the other side of the beer garden is the best bit of all; a large, secure play area for kids. With climbing frames, swings, a slide and lots of open lawn, the kids will be more than happy to play for hours while the Mums and Dads enjoy the peace and quiet.

Here at The Baskervilles we have it all.

From creating the perfect wedding day, the Christening of your new pride and joy, birthday celebrations, gala dinners, Superleague Darts and more formal conference facilities. Our staff are here to help.

We hope you have a pleasant time and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Reading Corner

by Marion Brown of Holbeach Library

The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern

December Highlights

Irish author Cecelia Ahern is well known as the author of the weepy novel turned film P.S. I Love You, but she has also written a number of other amusing and escapist books. The Book of Tomorrow is the magical tale of how spoilt rich girl Tamara’s life is turned upside down by family tragedy. Her lively city life becomes a dull existence in the country with eccentric relatives until she receives a mysterious padlocked book from a travelling library. What will the book reveal about her tomorrows?

Light reading and an ideal way to leave behind the pressures of preparing for the festive season.

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 the new Bookstart Bear Club.

Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Christmas Wish by Ian Whybrow The picture book stories of Harry and his bucketful of miniature but real life dinosaurs are hugely popular with youngsters in the library both at storytimes and as books to borrow. In this Christmas special tale Harry and the dinosaurs make a wish while stirring Nan’s Christmas pudding mixture. Will their wish come true on Christmas morning?

This is a simple tale which is ideal to read at bedtime.

There will be art and craft activities for children in the run up to Christmas, just pop in any time the library is open to take part starting from Monday 12th December.

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.

Fridays 2pm to For more information on Holbeach Library visit us in Church Street, telephone 01522 782010 (charged at local rate) or log on to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/libraries .

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

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 the new Bookstart Bear Club.

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Traditional Sunday Lunches Regular £6.95 or large £8.95

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Sunday carvery’s now booking for pre christmas meals £18.95 four courses.

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Come and enjoy the magic of Peter Pan from Friday 9th Heritage Opera return with another fantastic December through to Tuesday 3rd January. opera. Wed 2nd Nov 7.30pm Tks: £22 & £20 Starring Bruce Jones (Coronation Street’s Les Battersby) A fantastic show which will have you rocking & as Capt Hook, tickets are priced at £11.00,Family tickets Rolling in the isles. Fri 4th Nov @ 7.30pm Tks: £13 are £38.00 or for Schools £7.00. (1 free ticket every 10 booked.) Groups of 20 are just £9.00 per ticket!

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Following the incredible success of Cinderella, Polka Dot proudly present PETER PAN - a star studded family musical full of fun and festive cheer. Fly away with us this Christmas as we take you on a spectacular journey of BOS Present a wonderful Christmas musical for wonder and the whole family. Mon 21st—Sat 26th Nov @ 7.30pm excitement into the magical world of Neverland. & Sat Matinee @ 2.30pm Tks: £12 Matinee £8

Join Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys on their swashbuckling adventure to rid Neverland of the villainous Captain Hook, his bumbling sidekick Blackfriars Theatre Academy present song, Smee and their crew of dastardly pirates. This thrilling journey of laughter scenes and dance routines from all you favourite and joy will captivate all ages with stunning special effects, spectacular Movie Musicals including, Shrek, Saturday night scenery, some truly amazing flying and a good helping of fairy dust! fever, Legally Blonde and many more. Thursday 1st & Fri 2nd of Dec @ 7pm Tks: £10, £9 & £35 Family

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Spotlight on The Gedneys

by Kate Tarrant Look at a map, and it soon becomes clear that the area described as the ‘Gedneys’ is extensive. In fact extensive, is perhaps an understatement. As well as the village of Gedney, you will find other villages and hamlets: Gedney Church End, Gedney Chapelgate, Gedney Dyke, Gedney Marsh, Gedney Drove End, Gedney Dawsmere and Gedney Hill.

The church of St. Mary Magdalen - Gedney This beautiful grade 1 listed church is at the heart of Gedney village.

The magnificent building, believed to date back in places as far as the 13th century, hosts a wealth of history, with the register dating from 1558 and the font dating from the 17th century.

Throughout history there have been many repairs and changes to the church, with several during the 19th century. In 1860 the church was given a new roof by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, the south aisle was re-built in 1891 and further restorations were carried out in 1896-1898 recoded at a cost of £2,200. Of course, it cannot go without a mention that, very sadly, the church was vandalised in 2006, with damage inflicted to the church’s stained glass windows.

The church is magnificent - and if you visit it you will soon see why it’s been described through time as ‘The Cathedral of the Fens.’

Beautiful scenery on your doorstep Whether you’re passing through Gedney

Did you know?

Dawsmere with its quaint church or travelling through Gedney Dyke with its 19th century mill, you are guaranteed to find a delightful blend of the historic and the modern.

Have you seen the Gedney Dyke mill? Built in 1836, the old windmill boasts an impressive height of 68 feet! It continued in working order until 1942, losing its sails in 1947.

The church of the Holy Trinity in Gedney Hill is a beautiful ancient stone building - and although the register dates from 1693 (entries prior to this date are illegible), during a restoration in the 1800s remains of a 14th century east window were found.

As you journey through Gedney Marsh you won’t fail to spot the wind turbines. The Gedney Marsh Wind Farm (Red House) is made up of six turbines.

Construction commenced in 2005 and was

completed in 2006.

Have you been for a walk at Gedney Drove End? Lincolnshire’s Countryside Access website details a circular walk that you can do - walk along the old and new sea banks and capture some stunning views of The Wash. You might even be lucky enough to spot a seal! Visit www.lincolnshire.gov. uk/countryside and type ‘Gedney Drove End’ into the search tab for a downloadable guide.

Our famous fertile soil Kelly’s Directory of 1937 describes Gedney’s soil as ‘a light loam; subsoil, silt.’ At this time the chief crops are recorded as being wheat, beans, peas, mustard, potatoes and roots. Lying on reclaimed marsh land, the area’s rich fertile and silty soil made it an important place for crop growing - and this fine soil is still famous to this day.

- Kelly’s Directory of 1937 records the parish of Gedney as having 11,679 acres of land and inland water. The population in 1931 was 2,189 in the civil and 1,113 in the ecclesiastical parish. In 1931 the parish of Gedney Hill is recorded as being 361, with the area compromising of 1,865 acres.

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So zip up your jacket and pull up your hood. Take out your gloves and your mittens to avoid getting frost bitten. Layers as ammunition! Winter is here!

Despite the wet and the cold, our dogs still need their daily exercise. For some dogs, it’s no challenge and the sight of snow sends them into belly flops, hip deep in the thick of it, with a just a wagging tail and an eager wet nose to guide them through it.

For others it’s tail between legs, ears down and shaking – before they are even brought outside.

So a little common sense is needed come winter time – common sense and creativity!

Protection from the elements Make sure that both you and your dog are wearing adequate coats. Larger breeds are normally easier to adapt to colder temperatures, developing thicker, coarser coats to protect them from the icy cold. Smaller dogs typically have less body fat and shorter coats, making them more susceptible to shivers in cold weather.

Snow and ice can be very painful for your dog to walk in if the pads of their paws are not accustomed to the change in weather. Additionally, melting agents used to treat the snow, and salt used to stop people slipping on the roads and pavement, can get stuck between the pads of their feet and cause them to become sore.

Invest in a coat that is both waterproof and warm; one that covers their back and, more importantly, their chest. Rooke’s Pet Products are happy for you to bring your dog into the shop to try on the winter coats. That way, you can be sure you get the right fit.

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If your dog stops and lifts its paws, looking at you soulfully, it is probably experiencing some pain. To prevent this, you can try rubbing Vaseline onto its feet before leaving for your walk.

When you get home, make sure you have a towel handy by the door so you can clean off its paws thoroughly to make sure there is no salt or chemicals left on them. Using a little warm water can help with this.

If it’s particulalry cold outside rub Vaseline onto your dog’s feet before leaving for your walk.

Let the weather be your guide If it is extremely cold, limit your time outside. You may want to try some indoor training to stimulate your pup’s senses and keep it occupied.

Winter is a great time of year to enroll in indoor training classes! Both you and your dog may benefit from some active agility classes to keep you exercised and motivated during the cold winter months. And basic training never goes amiss.

If you are outside, try heading to your nearest leash free environment where your dog can run and keep warm naturally. Wooded areas are also a great choice as they offer some protection from the environment and plenty of stimulation for your pet’s quivering nose.

Wooded areas are a great choice for walks in the cold weather they offer some protection from the environment and plenty of stimulation for a quivering nose!

Identification Always make sure your dog is wearing a collar and ID. Go leash free ONLY where you know it is safe to do so. Take sensible precautions and take the time to have your pet microchipped; ensuring that they are clearly identifiable and traceable to you.

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Easy Christmas Cake Part 2 By Rosie Willerton Hopefully you have enjoyed the cake making part from last month? Now it’s time for marzipan and icing.

I cannot lie and so I have to be honest and for my cake I always cheat and buy ‘ready to roll’ marzipan and icing but if you fancy having a go yourself here are the recipes for you.

For the marzipan Ingredients: Apricot jam (for glaze) 400g ground almonds 240g caster sugar 240g icing sugar 2 medium egg yolks 2 medium eggs 1 desertspoon of lemon juice 6 drops vanilla essence 4 drops almond essence 1 dessertspoon of brandy/ Irish whiskey Method 1.Heat your jam or jelly gently until just simmering and remove from heat. Using a pastry brush, apply to the cake’s surface (top and sides).

2.In a large bowl, sift the caster and icing sugar (this is worth doing as both can be lumpy and it takes seconds to sift). Add the ground almonds and stir well.

3.Beat the eggs, add them to the mixture and add the lemon juice, vanilla, almond essence and brandy.

4.Mix well, with a light touch.

5.Sprinkle a board liberally with icing sugar and knead mixture briefly until smooth.

6.Measure the diameter and the height of the cake with a piece of string. Rollout with a rolling pin to the correct size and apply to the cake.

Smooth out the marzipan and finish with a hot knife if very bobbly.

7.If you prefer you can cover the top and then the sides as follows. Roll out the marzipan. Place cake topside up on the marzipan and cut to the correct diameter. Set this aside. Reform the marzipan and roll out a long thin strip the height of your cake. Apply the marzipan to the sides of the cake before you lift on the top. Smooth the joints and set your cake in a warm spot to dry the marzipan coating before icing.

For the icing Ingredients: 2 egg whites 500g icing sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Method 1.Beat egg whites lightly and add enough sugar to make icing that will hold shape. Blend in lemon juice to get desired consistency.

2.To ice your Christmas cake with royal icing, wait for the marzipan to dry on the cake. Then brush the marzipan with a bit of water, and spread with the royal icing. Allow the icing to harden, then decorate as desired.

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De-clutter Do you have a room that is not used on a daily basis?

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Christmas Tree Guide Christmas is fast approaching and it’s that exciting time of year when we all go out and look for the perfect tree, we have been talking to local expert Lloyd Barker from Baytree Garden Centre to bring you the best advice when buying your tree this year.

The choosing of your tree is quite an easy process and hopefully the following points will be of assistance, you need to think about: Location (inside or outside) Budget Type (cut or rooted) Style (traditional or needle fast)

due to Queen Victoria’s husband Albert who was of German Descent where the tradition can be dated back to the late 15th century. Traditionally decorated with apples, nuts and other edible snacks like pretzels; the use of candles/ lights is representation of the stars, which were followed by the three kings and the large star on the top of the tree was their finishing point i.e. Bethlehem and the birth of place of Christ.

If you want to place a tree outside a traditional type tree will generally be suitable as the will be no issues with climate plus the heights available are greater. Baytree can supply this type of tree in heights up to 30ft! For an indoor tree the fir type are now the favourite kind to use, but don’t disregard a Norway spruce as they still makes a good economical tree.

Which Tree?

History

The Christmas tree has ancient historical origins but first became popular in the Britain during the Victorian era partly

In the beginning it was mainly Norwegian spruce (picea abies/ excelsa) which were used to celebrate Christmas, this type of tree is still used today but many people now opt to use them outside of the house and have a fir type within their house.

The reasoning behind this is the needle holding attributes of the fir are far greater.

As houses became better insulated and heating was improved it was found that Norway spruce dried out quicker leading to greater needle loss than the fir type trees.

The most popular of the fir varieties used is the Norman fir (abies nordmannia) this is because of its near perfect conical shape, bluish green foliage and needle loss can be has little has 2% (with the right care given).

Looking After Your Tree

The care of the tree is very important as this will determine the performance of your tree and if done correctly, it will last you well into the New Year. These are a few simple tasks, which will ensure a healthy tree. When buying a tree always check the shape, colour, height before you buy. Baytree like many garden centres have a team who will gladly assist you in this.

You need to decide on the type of tree you would like – The Norway Spruce is usually referred to as a traditional Christmas tree or Nordman fir is now a very popular tree because of the reasons previously mentioned.

Next decide whether you want a cut off or rooted tree, the majority of people now go for a cut tree as their gardens will not accommodate a rooted tree after Christmas.

Once you have decide get your tree netted or wrapped this will allow easier transportation . When you have got your tree home, try to follow our steps to get the most from your tree: 1) Try to acclimatise your tree into its new surroundings.

Because the tree is used to being outside, by placing straight inside it may shock the tree which can cause early deterioration, place it in a garage or shed for one day as this allows the tree to warm up gradually.

2) If you have purchased a cut tree saw of 2-3cms (1 inch) from the base of the tree this will allow it to draw up water more efficiently (the same principal has when you buy cut flowers).

3) Place your tree into a stand with solid base allowing the placement of water once it is in the desired position, which should be away from direct heat source. Top Tip - When you are setting up tree leave the netting on this will make the process a lot easier. When you purchase a rooted tree quite simply place in pot and place a saucer under the pot and water as required, the rest of the care is the same as for a cut tree.

4) Once tree is in position top up with water, remove the netting and allow to settle for 1 day before decorating. Sit back and enjoy.

A question we are frequently asked after the Christmas season is how do we dispose of our tree so this year we will be offering a shredding service which will cost a nominal fee and all proceeds will go to charity (dates and prices yet to be confirmed). For anybody who has a rooted tree our tips on keeping it growing are: Place back into a garage or shed for 1-2 days to re-acclimatise, dig your hole twice as wide but no deeper than existing soil mark (top of root ball), place tree, firm soil and water in. In February or March apply a small amount of bone meal to soil surface to assist in root development.

Good luck and a happy Christmas from all at Baytree.

For more advice on Christmas Trees visit The Royal Horticultural website at www.rhs.org.uk

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Peugeot RCZ GT THP 200 THE RCZ GT I had on test looked lovely. It even appeared quite sexy from some angles. And guess what? It drove like it looked. It had grip, it was as sharp as an arrow and it was fun.

Basically, it seems that Peugeot has followed in the footsteps of the Audi TT. You can’t blame the French company for doing so, after all the TT is still a great looking car after all these years. I guess the RCZ injects a bit of insanity into the family/ executive oriented image of the Peugeot line-up, and perhaps it is intended to evoke memories of the gloriously insane 205 GTI days?

The front of the car is good looking, but the rear is really where it’s at; the car is genuinely attractive and even has a

pop-up spoiler that can be controlled by pressing a button on the centre console. I liked the spoiler so much that I kept it up.

It made the car look mean and more serious.

Bizarrely, the RCZ GT gained as much attention as the Aston Martin I had on test the week before. Madness, I know, but people, I think, are still trying to work out what it is. The TT influence is obviously there but I sense there are hints of the Nissan 370Z too – and that confuses folk at first glance.

The colour scheme of my press car made the RCZ look great - dolphin blue with black integral leather trim. It was really like adding lip gloss and eye liner to an already very alluring woman. It worked for me and it seemed, judging by all those turning heads, everyone else.

The RCZ 200bhp model I had on test had loads of kit including electric and heated seats, front parking sensors, follow-mehome lighting and even fat 19” alloy wheels. Better still, it was capable of 146mph with a 0-62mph sprint of just 7.6 seconds. Yet, driven sensibly, the car can be very economical – returning around 40mpg.

So, in my opinion, if you’re in the mood for a fun and flighty motor, which won’t cost you the earth to run, the RCZ GT might be just the car you’re looking for.

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Whether you have a dog to walk or just fancy a family day out then it doesn’t need to cost a fortune. We fill up a flask and throw in some wellies for the owners, a bowl of water for me and off we go.

Bourne Woods is a favourite of mine as it’s only 15 minutes away, yet it feels like a different place. There are a couple of different routes you can take depending on how fit you are or how long you have got. Make sure you pack a picnoc for a budget day out as there are lots of nice spots to stop and refuel. We headed on to Stamford after our walk and enjoyed a stroll

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T: 07595 597023 2.00pm Cribbage Drive, The Pop In, Holbeach £1.50 per week including tea & raffle T: 01406 423768 4.45pm – 6.15pm Aiming Higher Programme of Dance Classes for young people with disabilities, South Holland Centre 6.30pm Belly/Egyptian Dancing, Holbeach St Marks Community Association T: 01406 701704 7pm Holbeach Youth Centre, Boston Road South, T: 01406 422305 7.30pm Pilates, Holbeach St Marks Community Association, T: 01406 701704 9.00pm Aerobics, Gedney Hill Village Hall. T: 07595 597023

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Kings Lynn Corn Peter Pan at Exchange Presents Blackfriars, Boston Cinderella Come and enjoy the magic of Peter Pan from Friday 9th December through to Tuesday 3rd January.

Starring Bruce Jones (Coronation Street’s Les Battersby) as Capt Hook, tickets are priced at £11.00,Family tickets are £38.00 or for Schools £7.00. (1 free ticket every 10 booked.) Groups of 20 are just £9.00 per ticket!

Spend a fairy tale Christmas at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange for the best-loved pantomime of them all.

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Left at home by the ugliest of sisters, Cinders can not go to the ball.

Starring EastEnders’ Letitia Dean and However, with help from her magical with the West End’s Claire Fishenden, Fairy Godmother and brilliant this year’s magical extravaganza is buffoonery from Buttons, the most exciting night of her life is about to brought to you by the team behind last year’s smash hit Jack and the begin...

Beanstalk and once again we promise you live music, stunning For more information visit www. sets, slick choreography, sensational kingslynncornexchange.co.uk or call costumes and spectacular musical 01553 764864.

Following the incredible success of Cinderella, Polka Dot proudly present PETER PAN - a star studded family musical full of fun and festive cheer. Fly away with us this Christmas as we take you on a spectacular journey of wonder and excitement into the magical world of Neverland.

and joy will captivate all ages with stunning special effects, spectacular scenery, some truly amazing flying and a good helping of fairy dust!

Peter Pan is the perfect festive treat for the whole family. Tickets are on sale now: don’t delay and book early, so as to secure your seats.

For tickets to this show visit www. blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk or call 01205 363108

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Aladdin at The South Holland Centre Polka Dot Pantomimes in association with the South Holland Centre have built an amazing reputation for spectacular family shows and this Christmas is no exception. There will be new scenery, new costumes, new faces in their professional cast and plenty of audience participation that will keep audiences of all ages entertained and amused.

from various film and television versions. There will be some fantastic singing and dancing and a large dose of comedy, sparkle, magic and spectacle thrown in for good measure!!

To book your tickets or for more information call 01775 764777.

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5 Fleet Street, Holbeach Lincolnshire, PE12 7AX Tel: 01406 422787

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm Sunday 10am-4pm

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www.simply-holbeach.co.uk SIMPLY HOLBEACH 51 50

Please note: the door on this appliance is 630mm wide

Dimensions: H 1804 x W 600 x D 640mm

• LED Touch Screen Electronic controls • Frost Free • Humidity Controlled Crisper Drawer • Tower LED Lighting

Colour: Red Glass Finish Energy rating: A+ Total Net Capacity: 257 litres

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Dimensions: H 1768 x W 890 x D 670mm

• Frost Free • Multi-flow Air Cooling • Electronic Controls with Digital Display • In Door Ice and Water Dispenser • 4 Spill Proof Heavy Duty Shelves • Humidity Controlled Crisper Drawer

Colour: Silver Glass Finish Energy rating: A+ Total Net Capacity: 513 litres

HRF66315B2/U

No hidden extras, immediate delivery whenever possible, excellent after sales service, assurance you only get from a family run business. FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ITEMS OVER £160 WITHIN 20 MILE RADIUS, SMALL CHARGE THEREAFTER. Free installation within 1 metre of appliance (gas installation extra) Limited stock offers while stocks last. Pictures for illustration purposes only

15-21 Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincs. PE11 1EG Tel: 01775 722786

• Doors opens left or right anytime • Hybrid Cooling System • Plasmacluster Ion System • Full No Frost • LED Lighting • Nano Deodorizer • Power Failure Warning

Energy rating: A+

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