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Welcome to the December issue Happy Christmas!

I am sitting here writing my welcome and I am looking out onto a very miserable day, wet, grey and cold. I actually quite like the winter, wrapping up, sharp frosts and Christmas but the one thing I cannot stand is drizzle and rain.

Over the last month we have had a busy few weeks in the Hammond household, a big ‘Spring’ clean to make room for the impending arrival of Santa’s delivery of more goodies for the little one, celebrating my stepfathers 65th birthday and a weekend away in Norfolk. That’s without Halloween, bonfire night and a couple of children’s parties thrown into the mix. As much as I love being busy nothing beats a pj day, films on the TV, some yummy food and hot chocolates all round and that’s what we have planned for the weekend, Do Not Disturb!

As you’d expect this issue is all about Christmas, and is a jam-packed one! As much as we help you prepare for Christmas with recipes and Martin Lewis offering his advice on managing Christmas finances we look at other important topics too. We have a guide to repairs and updates in the home, tips on how to get the kids up and active as well as advice on how to help the elderly this winter.

As always we are looking for charities, community groups and events to feature in our local focus, so if you are involved in anything happening locally please get in touch to discuss further.

All that’s left for me to say is to have a great month and a very MERRY CHRISTMAS

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NEWS £100 dog poo fine Tougher new rules to get dog owners to clean up after their pets have been approved by Boston Borough Council’s Cabinet.

From February 1 it will be an offence in Boston borough if a dog walker cannot show that they have with them the means to clean up after their dog. The fine will be £100, but there will now be a period of education so that the public is informed before fines are levied.

Cllr Michael Brookes, the Cabinet member with responsibility for waste services, said: “The only people this control will affect are irresponsible dog owners who do not clean up or have consideration for others.”

Cllr Aaron Spencer said the council was getting tough because it now could. He said he had received many requests in his ward from residents for more action against those who failed to clean up after their pets.

The fine for failing to clean up after your dog will also be doubled from £50 to £100.

In addition dog owners could also be fined £100 for allowing their dog into an enclosed children’s play area or refusing to put a dangerous or nuisance dog on a lead.

The new powers to control dogs are being introduced under the Antisocial Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 which allows councils to create a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

Public consultation showed that 90 per cent were in favour of it being an offence for dog walkers not to carry a bag or the means at all times to clean up after their dog. And 74 per cent agreed the fine should be £100.

Dog poo bags are available for free from Boston Borough Council’s Municipal Buildings offices.

Alison, third from left, with her Honorary Freedom of the Borough scroll. From left, Mayoress Catharine Woodliffe, Mayor Cllr Stephen Woodliffe and the council’s Chief Executive Phil Drury.

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Queen’s visit The Mayor may have had the grandeur of the robes but for one day only he was topped by a “royal” visitor to the council offices.

Cllr Stephen Woodliffe and Mayoress, Catharine Woodliffe, were hosts to HRH Doreen, Queen of Boston.

Queen Doreen’s VIP visit was her treat for being chosen as Boston’s own lookalike Queen on the occasion of celebrations to mark the real Queen’s 90th birthday.

Doreen Booth, from Boston, was given a guided introduction to the borough’s regalia and then sat down to tea and cakes in the Mayor’s parlour with

the Mayor and Mayoress and Jenny Elwick, of Boston Town Team and Boston’s Queen’s birthday celebrations organiser.

Freedom of the Borough

Boston’s newest honorary freeman has stressed the importance of volunteering, teamwork and positivity.

Alison Fairman, currently the chairman of Boston’s gold award-winning in-bloom committee, told a packed council chamber: “Volunteering is very important to me; it is all about being a member of a team. Yes, we have challenges ahead in this time of austerity; we have the same challenges as every other town, we are not unique in that.

“Let’s not focus on what divides us, but let’s focus on what brings us together. We have got to be positive in what we are and what we can do together.

“Thank you for these amazing gifts and thank you for this singular honour, I hope to be worthy of it.”

The ceremony, attended by Boston Borough Councillors and Alison’s family , friends and colleagues, was the first since 2006.

Cllr Claire Rylott, nominating Alison, gave details of Alison’s active involvement in the community since arriving in Boston in 1979.

A long list began with her work with Boston Citizens’

Advice Bureau in 1980 through to the latest in-bloom gold award this year.

The official wording recognises “the significant contribution she has made to numerous organisations in the Alison Fairman with her proud husband, fourth from left, and family.

Borough area”.

Cllr Rylott said: “It gives me the greatest pleasure to be able to nominate to live in Boston by choice in 1979, and loves it. Ever since Alison. She is such a good role she has embraced all that model as a volunteer in the Boston has to offer, and done community. everything she can to make “Volunteers have always it better. Also, by her own been a part of community life admission, she cannot sit on her and the council has always hands. welcomed their efforts. Some Previously Alison had said: projects simply would not “I am overwhelmed by this happen without volunteers, honour. I came here with my such as the army of helpers family in 1979, choosing to who turn out every year for the live in Boston. The wonderful Big Boston Clean-up. Alison is history and countryside one of those. appealed to us, having lived “In recent times work by all over England and a spell volunteers has taken on a new in America. We knew this importance. All of us from would be home. “This remains the borough council are only a wonderful place to live and too aware of the increased bring up a family. Three of my importance in these times of four children have returned austerity of the work of willing because, like me, they believe volunteers. Alison, though, in this town. “Negativity breeds takes volunteering to a whole negativity; let’s be positive and new level. She does it for all go forward.” the best of reasons. She came

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NEWS

Babyballet Boston and Peppa Pig are dancing for Tommy’s Babies and toddlers from babyballet Boston have hopped, skipped and jumped during their weekly class to raise money for baby charity Tommy’s when they took part in a ‘Danceathon’. Boys and girls aged 6 months – 6 years were sponsored to complete a Peppa Pig themed dance lesson to fund vital research into stillbirth, premature birth and miscarriage. So far children from babyballet Boston have raised an amazing £2,000 and still counting.

Little ones wearing their tutus, went on an imaginary journey with Peppa and George Pig from their classroom to being Princes and Princesses at Buckingham Palace where they danced in front of the Queen.

Together the 13,500 babyballet stars from across the country have raised over £260,000 for Tommy’s vital research into stillbirth, premature birth and miscarriage. Tommy’s funds four research centres in the UK that investigate causes and find treatments for miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.

As well as this, Tommy’s provides advice and support for all

Boston & South Holland Talking Newspaper

parents-to- be to help them have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

Miss Nina (franchise owner and teacher) said… “I am very proud of all my little stars and their families for putting so much effort into this event for a great charity which affects so many families. My baby ballerina’s did me proud.”

The Danceathon is also supported by Arla Big Milk

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When local people find they are loosing their sight or anyone finds it difficult to hold a newspaper a very successful alternative is to use the Talking Newspaper. This is a group of 20 local volunteers who read and record articles of interest from The Boston Standard, The Target and the Spalding Free Press onto a memory stick and then distribute the digital sound copies to approximately 110 people each and every week.

As a Charity we have been successful in gaining ASDA Foundation Green Token Charity status in the Boston store. So from now until the end of December, if you shop in Asda, if you get green tokens and if you support our cause could we please ask you to support the Talking Newspaper by putting your green tokens in the relevant collection bin. And if you already have done so - thank you very much.

If you think you could benefit from receiving a Talking Newspaper please contact: The Secretary, BASHTN, C/O The Len Medlock Centre, St Georges Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 8YB. If you would like to volunteer as a reader or as a sound recording engineer please also contact the same address or visit the website enquiries@bashtn.org.uk

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Vote for memorial garden

An appeal has been issued for support for a bid for funding for a project to develop a memorial garden near Boston for all of Lincolnshire’s road accident victims. Appeal organiser Anne Bourne is asking for votes for the project on the Aviva community fund website.

Got to http://www.aviva.co.uk/ good-thinking/community-fund/ and click on the “Vote now” tab. It will ask you to register and once you have done that you will have up to ten votes per person to use.

Search projects for “Lincolnshire Road Victims Memorial” and you can use all ten votes to support the appeal.

The plan is to develop a restful memorial space in Boston’s Westgate Woods accessible by all, for relatives, friends and colleagues to come and remember those who have died in tragic circumstances on county roads.

Anne, of Boston, lost her daughter in a horrendous crash in which four people died and five children were left without their mothers. Her other daughter was seriously injured.

If you want to make a donation you can pay in to the Louise and Sarah Memorial Fund at Lloyds Bank, account number 01303486, sort code 30-91-04

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Successful first season for The Mellors Group at Fantasy Island leads to over £3 million investment for 2017.

Following the company’s purchase in March

by Mellors Group Fantasy Island Holdings Ltd, Fantasy Island has had a very successful 2016 season and are looking forward to introducing new and exciting experiences for customers in 2017!

Shortly after the purchase was completed, the themepark welcomed back extreme ride, G- Force; an exhilarating 50 meter tall thrill ride. ‘A blast from the past’ for returning park thrill seekers. The extreme ride captivated both old and new customers and has left Fantasy Fans waiting in anticipation for what additional exciting attractions are to come…

We are now delighted to unveil that the Mellors will be investing in excess of £3 Million in a number of BRAND NEW rides and attractions; ready for visitors to indulge in next season and for years to come! This significant investment includes attractions such as a multiplatform themed indoor mini golf course, an American style bowling alley and 6 brand new junior and family rides to enhance the overall Fantasy Island offering.

The Mellors Group pride themselves on exquisite presentation and are also thrilled to finally announce tremendous facelift to Europe’s largest 7-day market… Upgrades in product variation, site presentation and branding will begin this winter season with the aim of completion for March 2018.

Fantasy Island’s overall package fulfils every customer need; keeping tots, teens, parents and grandparents excited to visit.

Director of Finance, Claire Draper explained “The significant capital investment that we are committed to this winter is the most the site will have seen in nearly two decades. It is a huge undertaking with numerous projects to be completed in a short time-frame, but we are anxious to get started and excited to re-open and unveil the new Fantasy Island in March next year”.

Fantasy Island are promising its visitors that the launch on 18th March 2017 will not disappoint!

James Mellors says of this investment, “We have had a fantastic first season at Fantasy Island.

We are now delighted to unveil that the Mellors will be investing in excess of £3 Million in a number of BRAND NEW rides and attractions; ready for visitors to indulge in next season and for years to come!

Announcing a significant investment for 2017 is our vote of confidence in our great management and staff team, in Fantasy Island as a visitor attraction with amazing potential and in Skegness and Lincolnshire as a fabulous holiday and day-trip destination and as a place to live.”

Edward Mellors says, “This is not a one-off investment, it’s the first. Our commitment is long-term. Developing Fantasy Island, continuously improving the customer experience and attracting more visitors is a big and important part of our ambition to grow The Mellors Group for future generations.”

For more information contact Paige Harris, Marketing Communications Co-Ordinator (01754 615842)

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Peter’s Notes

new gateway to Boston is taking shape, demonstrating a welcome to a town which is developing in an exciting and vibrant way.

Those travelling on the A16 are already greeted by modern business premises before reaching the new roundabout at Wyberton with the promise of new development on both sides of the main road.

There will shortly be new residential and commercial development on one side and a new community-centred football stadium on the other.

Construction work has been continuing apace for the past few weeks and now sets the scene for Boston’s new quarter, presenting a new face for those arriving to do business, shop, use leisure facilities and live here.

The Quadrant has so far seen sensitive construction of a new roundabout with minimal disruption to traffic and now paves the way for the new distributor road through to London Road. Work on the London Road end of this new route will begin shortly

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Each issue Peter Bedford, leader of Boston Borough Council, discusses the important topics in and around Boston

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The new road will relieve some of the traffic which currently crosses Boston town centre and will open up land for 146 new homes and commercial use. The total new homes for the entire project will number 502.

On the other side the new road will lead to the new home of Boston United and a modern stadium built with added-value community use in mind.

The new A16 approach is heralded by two new commercial premises at Kirton – the Sports Bike Shop, which is now open for business, and a new showroom for Duckworth Jaguar and Land Rover, due to open early next year.

All of this signals a bright future for Boston and demonstrates the confidence that business have in the area.

And don’t forget the regular stall market held in the Market Place every Wednesday and Saturday, come rain or shine. Just the place to be for all types of bargains and fresh fruit and veg.

The town’s biggest Christmas event happens on Thursday, November 24, when the town’s Christmas lights will be switched

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Advice

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The Money Advice service’s Christmas money planner can help you to prepare for Christmas: www.moneyadviceservice. org.uk/en/tools/ christmasmoney-planner.

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hristmas is busier than ever for Citizens Advice with up to 3 in 4 people not knowing their rights when shopping, working or borrowing money- make sure you do.

This month, Julie a volunteer adviser at the local Charity answers a selection of questions from her clients: I am not sure if my friends and family will like what I’ve bought them for Christmas.

If they don’t like their presents can they exchange them?

You don’t have an automatic right to get your money back if you just change your mind about something you’ve bought and there’s nothing wrong with it. It’s the same no matter how expensive the item was it’s really down to the seller whether they offer you anything so if you think that the recipient might want to return your gift,

Debt problems in the New Year

Citizens Advice always sees a big surge in debt problems in the New Year with people in a desperate state because they’ve run up thousands of pounds worth of debt just to cover their Christmas spending, and they have no idea how they’re going to pay it back. No one wants to see their children go without presents and we all deserve a few treats but the ¬heartache of spiraling debt is not worth blowing your whole budget.

It’s all too easy to overspend, but a bit of planning before the festive season can stop you falling into debt . The Money Advice service’s Christmas money planner can help you to prepare for Christmas: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/ tools/christmas-money-planner.

check the retailer’s policy on returns before you buy. Even though they don’t the National Minimum Wage. This includes have to do it by law, lots of shops will say temporary and casual workers, people on you can return gifts within a certain time zero hours contracts and agency workers. frame as long they’re not used. The shop’s Some people are not entitled to returns policy might be written on your the minimum wage for example if they receipt, or you could check their website are under 16, in the armed forces, an or call your local branch to ask. apprentice, volunteer or doing work Your rights are different if you bought experience. You can check if minimum goods online, over the phone or by wage applies to you using the mail order. You automatically TUC’s checker on www. get a 14-day ‘cooling-off worksmart.org.uk - or call period’ when you buy the ACAS helpline on something you haven’t ark is sh n a lo a k 0300 123 1100. seen in person. The If you thin FCA g in e b t u o If you think that cooling-off period ith operating w ce to the n e d fi n you’re not getting the starts as soon as you co , call in e on authorised in tl o H g in minimum wage when receive your order, d ey Len Illegal Mon . you should be getting and there doesn’t 222 0300 555 2 it try having an informal need to be anything chat with your employer. wrong with the item for Ask them to explain how they’ve you to get a refund. There are worked out your pay, and to tell you why some exceptions, for example you they think you’re not entitled to be paid won’t get a cooling-off period when you minimum wage. If you need further help buy something that deteriorates quickly call in to your local Citizens Advice office, - like flowers & food or an item that was contact us on 03444 111 444 or visit: personalised or custom-made for you. www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/rightsIf you think that there’s a problem with at-work/ the item you might have different rights.

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ecently previous Boston College lecturer, Army, Navy and RAF chef Lisa Howarth visited the College to inspire Catering and Hospitality students and to share her many experiences with them. Lisa previously taught at Boston College as a Chef Lecturer, before returning to a career in the RAF, now based in Coningsby. Prior to working at Boston College she had worked in the Army, Navy and the RAF as a Chef, meaning that she has a wealth of experience within the catering industry, from cooking on board battle ships at sea to catering in tents.

During her visit to Boston College, Lisa spent the morning in the kitchen with catering students, working alongside them to prepare the lunch time menu. This was very valuable time for the students as they were able to get to know Lisa and to ask her any questions that they had about catering careers within the military. Over the years, Lisa has become aware of the hypothetical issues that put students off following a career in the RAF, Army or Navy, and this provided the perfect opportunity for her to explain the reality of military life for a chef and tell them about her personal experiences.

Wing Commander Bamford and Group Captain Rothery from RAF Coningsby joined

“Lisa is currently on standby to be deployed to the Falklands in January 2017. If deployment takes place, then she plans on creating a video diary to share on social media of her time there to allow the students that she has inspired to follow her experience.”

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Lisa to dine with Steve Cottrell, Programme “We have developed a Area Manager for Catering and Hospitality great relationship with the at Boston College, in the College’s Lime restaurant for lunch, following a tour of the RAF over the years with catering department. The visit to Boston 2 of our Chef Lecturers College was concluded by a presentation being ex-RAF Chefs.” from Lisa to Level 3 Catering and Hospitality learners about her first year in the RAF, together rather than they would in a large where she covered everything from the initial open forum.”

10 week training period and hosting Lisa is currently on standby to be large events, to participating deployed to the Falklands in January in national catering 2017. If deployment takes place, then competitions and taking .

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In her presentation, on 0120 At a later stage in the academic year, Lisa touched on the various students will have the opportunity to different roles she has had engage in work experience placements at in her career, before going into RAF Coningsby - something that lecturers detail about her current extremely varied and students alike are enthusiastic and and enjoyable role. From the way she spoke excited about. about her work, her passion was evident to all When reflecting on the day, Steve Cottrell students in the room, leaving them inspired said “We have developed a great relationship by the potential and scope that a career with the RAF over the years with 2 of our within the RAF offers.

Chef Lecturers being ex-RAF Chefs. Visits like Lisa said “I wanted to come in and become the one from SAC Lisa Howarth today help familiar with the students so that they can the learners gain an insight into the varied get used to me being around. I feel as though sectors within the Hospitality and Catering there are many myths about the Armed Industry that they are able to work in. I hope Forces that need dispelling and I find that the that Lisa’s visit and working alongside her students are more likely to feel comfortable today has helped learners to dispel the many chatting to me and asking me any questions myths surrounding a career with the services.” that they have whilst we’re preparing food

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Horrid Henry is having a horrid Christmas; he doesn’t like his presents, he’s made to go for a long walk with his family and there’s nothing on TV. To cap it all, Christmas dinner is very, very late.

When things go horribly wrong during the meal…can Horrid Henry save the day?

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ADULT EVENTS Thursday 1st December 3-5pm Writer’s Workshop – Meet

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS Weekly on Saturdays from 3rd December onwards 1111.30am: Family Story Time – Stories and crafts for children aged

Adult Book Choice Polly loves running the Little Beach Street Bakery. She loves her boyfriend, Huckle, and her puffin, Neil. She is determined to make this her best Christmas yet….but far too often things don’t work out as planned! Polly’s best friend drops a bombshell that threatens her happy Christmas, and an unexpected face from the past adds to her yuletide troubles. Can she get everything back on track in time to enjoy the festive season?

3-7 years and their families. Older brothers and sisters are welcome.

This replaces our regular Friday afternoon Story Time.

Seasonal Children’s Craft Table 21st December –3rd January Drop in and help yourself to free seasonal crafts and colouring. Every day during the school holidays.

Please contact Boston Library for more details on any of our events come in to see us or phone on 01522 782010

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hen it comes to heart health, it’s important that we think not only of our own cardiovascular health but also that of future generations.

A study last year found that obese children and teens have as much plaque in their arteries as a 45-year-old adult, setting them up for heart disease and other serious health conditions much earlier than their parents.

If you’ve got kids, of course you want to make sure they grow up fit and healthy, but you also know it’s hard to juggle work, family, and physical activity.

Still, setting a healthy example is a good start; research shows that parents who are physically active increase the likelihood that their kids will be active as well. So if you’re looking for ways to get your kids involved, check out these tips.

Plan outdoor activities Set aside one day a weekend to do something active as a family: swimming in the summer, or walking in the winter, or biking is good all year round. Taking along a picnic lunch—and splurging on some healthy

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snacks after a good workout—will help the day go by without a complaint.

Take classes together Ask around at fitness clubs and community centers in your area about yoga or aerobics classes offered to parents and kids together. If your little one is too young to participate, look for classes that help you burn calories with your baby by incorporating them into your yoga moves or pushing them along during stroller workouts.

Redo your playroom Too often, a lounge or playroom is the center of laziness in a home: a comfy couch, a video-game console, a shelf full of DVDs, and nothing to encourage fitness or physical activity. There are ways to add in subtle reminders, however, without overhauling your entire room or dragging in a giant piece of workout equipment. Set a time limit on weekly television

The earlier that children begin smoking, the more likely they will become addicted. So what do you do if you find out that your children has been smoking?

Try not to keep him or her away from friends, no matter if you think they are the ones influencing them. This wouldn’t be an effective punishment as they need your help and your understanding as they try to overcome the temptations to smoke. There are many reasons why children begin to smoke. Some are related to the physical pleasures involved in smoking, but my bet is that peer pressure and because they thinks it’s cool that he or she has friends who think the same way.

Scare stories such as they will die from lung cancer or the “black lung” routine probably won’t affect the decision making because most young

Family Life viewing and why not leave a set of dumbells or resistance bands close by and set a family challenge for every ad break that it’s exercise time – who can do the most press ups? Squats? Star Jumps?

Make chores fun Instead of relegating each member of the family to doing separate chores by themselves, turn chores into a game you can all do together. Race to see how fast you can get the house cleaned, and then try to beat your old time the next week. Play music while you’re doing the washing, and enlist the kids to sing and dance while helping to fold and put clothes away. Take the dog for walks together, and squeeze in some running, roller-skating, or skipping while you’re at it.

people think they are indestructible or that these things don’t apply as they are so young.

Discuss how smoking can impair athletic performance, appeal to others (yellow teeth, bad breath, smelling like an ashtray), and any allowance (of course you can’t continue to give an allowance if the money could possibly be used for cigarettes) would appeal as it affects the here and now Ask them if they would like to find a stop smoking program for teens to get help. Start your search with your GP or nurse at the doctors surgery, don’t worry they will have seen this many times and not think bad of you as a parent.

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Many of us would undoubtedly prefer that our elderly loved ones stay in our homes to ensure they are well taken care of and properly cared for. However, this situation can become very stressful for the family as a whole, since leaving an ageing parent home alone can pose a major issue if they slip and fall with no one around to help or are unable to follow hospital discharge regimens or daily routines on their own. With that said, we all know that life does not stop and give us a break when we take on new challenges or roles, and since nursing home costs continue to increase, today’s technology is striving to make that choice easier by providing families peace of mind in helping elderly loved ones age independently.

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Christmas D on’t hate me, I know it’s early, but it’s time to prepare (not celebrate), as Christmas is coming. I hate tinsel and Jingle Bells before December as much as the next man, but many festive savings are only possible if you do them early.

This isn’t a trivial message. I’m fed up of every January people telling me they’re skint and when I ask why they reply, “Christmas of course.” Well I can tell you exclusively here, Christmas will be on 25 December this year, so it’s not an unexpected event – there is time to plan in advance to prevent problems.

So here are my seven key things you should do now that’ll save you for festivities.

I’ve focused on Christmas, but the same techniques work for Chanukah, Eid, and Kwanzaa too.

Agree to not give unnecessary presents.

Gifts for kids, grandchildren or your spouse are fine. Yet it’s time to stop the ever growing list of people we buy for even when we’ve no idea what they want, know we’ll end up buying tat that’ll never be used, and add heaps of pressure on ourselves to do so.

I’ve been campaigning to end unnecessary gifts for six years, and more and more people are doing it. Yet it involves agreeing a pact not to buy each

Set up a Christmas cupboard.

Become a tactical shopper. Work out now what necessary gifts you need to buy, and then if you spot a bargain, you can pounce on it when there’s a code, voucher or discount that makes it cheaper (I put the best in my weekly email at www.mse.me/tips).

Even better, as is part of many Money Savers’ Christmas arsenal, once you buy a present, bag it, wrap it, and pop it in a Christmas cupboard – gradually getting the chores done.

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other. Even the joy of giving can be selfish if it obligates someone who can’t afford it to buy back. Julia tweeted me a couple of weeks ago: “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told family I can’t afford Xmas presents.

What a weight off my mind. Thank you.”

So contact friends and family now and make an agreement not to buy, or to cap the cost, only give homemade or even to give to charity instead. See my full ‘why Christmas presents are bad’ explanation at www.mse. me/BanChristmas.

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istorically, the ancient Greeks covered their bread with locally sourced oils, herbs and cheese.

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ome maintenance can continue during the winter months but obviously most of it is going to be inside. Your home maintenance checks for Autumn, Summer and Spring should have removed any likelihood of emergency outside repairs, so an indoor maintenance schedule is called for.

Some of the work will be to ensure that the home is well insulated against heat loss and repair bills are kept to a minimum.

Loft insulation needs to be checked and all pipework and tanks should be insulated. Take special care with gatevalves and stopcocks.

Make sure they can be turned off and on again in the event of an emergency. If you do suffer from a frozen pipe, warm the pipe gently with a hairdryer after opening the tap fed from the pipe. Burst pipes occur when the water expands when frozen so if there is a leak, thawing gently will reveal it sooner allowing you to mend it.

Make sure all drainpipes and gutters are clear of leaves, as the leaves will hold the water which will freeze and cause problems.

Drain Tidys are great to keep out leaves and debris which are available from a local DIY store.

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inquisitive children).

Dark Winter evenings are very popular with burglars and installing outside lights is a very good idea. Motion sensor lights will detect movement and switch themselves on, these can be spots, or lanterns and will also provide a welcome for legitimate visitors.

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Internal decorating is the most popular Timber rails can be glued to the wall for ease winter DIY job and something as simple as using strong adhesive. washing painted walls can make so much difference. To wash painted walls, use Sugar Soap available from the tool store and start washing walls from the bottom, not the top.

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Motoring

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he Abarth 124 Spider is cast from the same die as the Fiat 124, and to improve it Abarth has used the same tactic as it did to change the Fiat 500 into the Abarth 595. In other words, it has added lithe looks, noise and, most importantly, muscle. The Abarth 124 Spider uses the same platform as Mazda’s MX-5 and Fiat’s 124. However, while the Fiat has been constructed to be more of a cruising vehicle, the Abarth is more hardcore – and the most performance driven of the three brands.

The Abarth uses the same 1.4-litre, four-cylinder turbo-charged petrol engine as Fiat’s 124 - except in the Abarth it produces 170PS, compared with the Fiat 124’s 140PS. The Abarth’s power unit spins with the proper Italian sports car vigour you’d hope for. It feels wayward and entertaining at high revs - and you’re aware of the turbocharger when you push on. The sports car is quick to respond and the gear change is rapid and exact.

The best thing about the 124 Spider, though, is the noise it makes. Popping burbles emit from the quad tailpipes when doing the 0-62mph gallop, as I found out

testing the car at Silverstone Circuit, in Northamptonshire. The two-seater Abarth will reach the magical figure in 6.8 seconds, on its way to 143mph. Fold the roof, via a simple fastener, and the Abarth 124’s sound is even more delectable.

For an added dose of pleasure, the Abarth 124 has a Sport setting. Hit the button and things become louder, tighter and faster. The throttle feels more insistent, and weight is also added to the steering, making you feel even more united with the road – or race track. The 124 Spider feels most pleased driven hard, with the tail-end hunkered down over the rear wheels. Even when you go too brutally into a bend and lose traction for a jiffy, the Abarth 124 continues to play nicely. Working out what the rump of the car is going to do soon becomes second nature.

On the whole, the Abarth 124 Spider is a grin maker, although your beam might falter for a moment when you see the price-tag £29,565. Yes, it’s a large lump of cash, but once you’ve heard the melodious tailpipes, felt the performance and experienced the handling for yourself, you’ll appreciate that this car is worth every single bank note.

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What’s on

December Entertainment Guide CLUBS • GROUPS • CLASSES

❖ MONDAY

9.30am, 10.30am, 4.15pm and 7.30pm - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston.

T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, The Old School, St Marys Church,Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Yoga & Yoga Nidra at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space, Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@ mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am - 11.00am, Tai Chi, St Thomas Church Hall, London Road, T: 07789 893853 W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 10.00am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - (excluding Bank Holidays) Conservative Club, 16 Main Ridge Boston.

T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.15am Music Bugs, Blackfriars Theatre, Boston, T: 0844 5781015, E: sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 1.30pm Teddies Tunes, Kirton Methodist Church. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 1.30pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk - (excluding Bank Holidays) Kirton Town Hall Station Rd Kirton.T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:45pm-4:30pm Short Mat Bowls Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston, T: S Maddy 01205 365250 2-4pm Monday and Tuesday, Art with Paul, classic, modern all styles welcome every to book call 01205 837172 2pm to 3pm Gentle Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 5.00pm - 9.00pm: Children and Teen Ballet Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www. ajdance.com 6.00pm – 6.45pm Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Children’s beginners class. 3 Merlin Terrace, Marsh Lane, Boston, PE21 7SB. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on mobile: 07710444662 or email: kuksoolwonboston@gmail.com 7.00pm - 7.45pm Ladies Belly Dance, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 350479/07534 639325. W: www. ajdance.com 7.30pm Badminton, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston, T: 01205 367167 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training and agility, Leverton. T: Nicki 01205 480869 7.30pm – 8.45pm - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Adult class, Boston High School, Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on 07710444662 8.00pm - 8.45pm Zumba, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. £3 per session.

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

❖ TUESDAY

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

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

Quilters, Sibsey Village hall, T: 01205 750562 10.00am – 12.00pm Short Health Walk - Boston Library County Hall T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 10.30 - 11.30 & 11.30 - 12.30 Tuesday & Thursday Twistercise 60’s & 70’s dance workout at Boston Body Hub Unit 2 20 Wide Bargate near the park entrance come and sing and dance yourself fit, to book call Debbie on 01205 837172.

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

The Design Studio, Antons Gowt.

W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 7.15pm Pilates, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 7.30pm Salsa Class –£5, Conservative Club Boston, all levels catered for, T: Emma 01205 351680 7.45pm - 8.30pm: Adult Tap Dancing Class T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance. com

❖ WEDNESDAY

Boot Camp Work Wednesday and Saturday out at Boston Body Hub. Call Debbie on 01205 837172 Market Day – Louth and Boston 9.30am - Teddies Tunes, St Thomas’s Church Hall Boston, music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 9.30am - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Mum & Baby Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099. jayne@ mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am -2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt. Boston, W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: 01205 280276 10.00am – 11.00am - Pilates, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 354509 or 07702 520684 10.00am-12.30pm - Crafts With a Cuppa - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 10:30am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - Zion Methodist Church Brothertoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30am - Ladies Salsa Class - Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 Free Live Music with Pete Wray - Every other Wednesday, Drill Hall, Lincoln T: 01522 873834 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 11am-12 Wednesday and Sundays 10.30am-11.30am & 11.30am-

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12.30am. Mandala mindful yoga in a relaxing and restful centre, reduce stress and relax. call 01205 837172 1.30pm-3pm – Crafty Lot! – craft sessions for everyone. First 3 Wednesday each month, Boston body Hub. 07568387809 1.30pm -3pm – Boston Fibromyalgia Group – craft sessions, last Wednesday of every month, Boston Body Hub 07568387809 2-4pm Wednesday, Craft club, papier Mache, dough dolls, knitting and much more call 01205 837172 2.00pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk, Mayfields Broadfield Lane Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01025 354320 2.00pm – 4.00pm Blackfriars WI afternoon meeting. 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Len Medlock Centre Boston.

T: 01205 368549 5.00pm - 9.15 pm: Teen and Adult Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www. ajdance.com 6.30pm Bingo held every Wednesday at Hubberts Bridge Community Centre . Eyes down 7-30. T: Cindy on 01205 367890 7.00pm-9.00pm Boston Art Group, Centenary Church Hall.

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

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

❖ THURSDAY

9.30am - Teddies Tunes - Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 9.30am - 11.30am, Drop-In for Coffee and Chat, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston T: 01205 369731, W: www.zionmethodistchurch-boston. co.uk 10.00am to 11am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk, Swineshead Church Hall, Market Place, Swineshead, T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.00am-12.30am - Scrapbooking Workshop - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 10.30am–12.30pm Art Classes, Ceramics, Oil and Pastel 1pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 12.00pm - 3.00pm Knitting & Craft Club. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. T: Joyce 01205 280276 1:00 - 2:00pm, Tai Chi, Boston Body Control Studio, The Old School, Saint Mary’s Church, Horncastle Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 1.00pm – 3.00pm Boston Art Group, Wings Meadow, Frieston Rd. Boston 1.30 to 3.30pm. NHS Retirement

Fellowship. Meet Monthly Every 3rd Thursday At Centenary Methodist Church, Red Lion Street, List your loca l club or course Boston PE21 6NY. 01205 367153 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk - St Thomas Church Hall London Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Caring JUST EMAIL TH E DETAILS TO Companions Boston and District, info@simplyb POP-IN, Pensioners Hall behind oston.co.uk Marks and Spencer, T: Jenny 01205 280717 or Alan 01205 871465 6.15pm Line Dancing – Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 6.30pm – 7.30pm Weight 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: Watchers, Community Church 07737 064128 Hall, Fishtoft 7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton 6.30pm – 8.30pm - Short Mat Bowls, Middlecott Sports Centre, T: 01205 355232 Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 or FB Boston Bellydance 6.45pm to 8.15pm Yoga & Yoga Nidra 7.15pm Dance Party – Every last Friday at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, of the month, 7pm beginners Salsa Lesson, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com Advanced Salsa lesson. 8.30pm party starts, 7.00 - 8.30pm, Tai Chi, Boston Grammar non-dancers welcome, Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. T: 07737 064128 School, Rowley Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 7.30pm – 10.00pm, Wrangle Youth Club, Wrangle Youth Centre (PE22 9DL).

7.00pm to 9.00pm SOLO Classical T: Jayne 07751 051862 or Jason 07943 Guitar Ensemble, (monthly), 6 Market 512636 Street, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7SF. 7.30pm, Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, T: 01205 355656 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes. Park Avenue, Sutterton. T: 01205 460459 The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www. ❖ SATURDAY thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk Wills Roller disco at Peter Paine T: Joann 01205 280276 7.15pm – 10.00pm Amber Hill W.I. 2nd Performance Centre. Now open every Thursday of every month. Held at “The Loft” Saturday, times vary please look at our Facebook page or Call 07501128832 Hubberts Bridge Community Centre.

9.00am - 5.30pm: Children’s Dance T: Cindy 01205 367890 7.15pm - Fitness Fusion Class – Fun mix Classes, T: 01205 352104. W: www. of exercise styles to keep you motivated and ajdance.com Wedding First Dance Classes - Times to get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 be arranged. Nr Pilgrim, Boston.

7.30 - 8.15 pm: BurleX Fitness, T: 01205 T: 07737064128 350479/07534 639325 10.00am – 11.00am Footie Tots, 18 W: www.ajdance.com months to 5 years, Peter Paine Sports 8.15 - 9.00 pm: Zumba, T: 01205 Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.

Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www. com cmssports.co.uk 10.00am – 11.30am Soccer Club, 5 to 14 ❖ FRIDAY years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Market Day – Louth, Alford and Sleaford 9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Zion Methodist Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston.

10.00am - 4.00pm Felting. Felting Music and crafts for the under-fives and demonstrations & workshops. Antons Gowt, their families. T: 01205 367004 Boston. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.

10.00am - 2.15pm Dressmaking co.uk. T: 01205 280276.

Classes, Antons Gowt, Boston www.

Every first Saturday in the month. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk, T: 01205 10.30am to 11.30am Yoga at 280276 Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road 10.00am-1.00pm - New Horizons – for Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne people with mental health problems.

07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com Methodist Church, St Leonards Drive, 10.30am – 11.30am Go-Ride Cycling Chapel St Leonards. T: 07901 611256 for 4 - 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Rosebery Avenue, Boston, T: 07507 Walk - Boston Sports and Social Club 291912, W: www.bostonwheelerscc.org.

Fishtoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor uk/goride.htm 01205 354320 6.30pm – 11.30pm Line Dancing, 1pm -3pm Christians Against Poverty Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 366810 (CAP) Job club New Life Community 7.30pm till late Dance Party - Every Church in Kirton (Main Road A16 - PE20 third Saturday of the month. The Witham 1QJ) Tel Carol Lidgett on 07704695870 Tavern, Boston. No partners needed, 2 left 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton feet welcome, dancers and non-dancers.

Parish Hall Food available. T: 07737 064128 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane ❖ SUNDAY Old Leake T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 Fitness Shred Class – Mixture of training 1.30pm – 3.30pm - Line-dancing, level 1, Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 The Ridlington Rooms 2.00pm Sarber Dog Training, Antons 4.30pm - 9.00pm: Belly Dancing and Gowt. T: Nicki 01205 480869 Musical Theatre Classes, T: 01205 6pm Sunday Sound Bathing & 352104. W: www.ajdance.com relaxation every month at Boston Body 6.00pm Pilates, The Old School, Hub call Debbie on 01205 837172 Boston Control Studio, The Old School, 6.30pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Bachata, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston.

Tango, Rueda. Upstairs at the White Hart PE21 9BU. T: Sharon 07736 068656 Hotel. No partners needed, 2 left feet 7.00pm – 8.30pm Belly Dance Classes, welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128 Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre T: 01205 2pm Country Music Concert – once 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.00pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Mordern a month, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane, Please call for dates. Tel Jive, Cha Cha, Merengue. Rugby Club, 01205 870 983 or 01205 363 757 Princess Royal Arena. No partners needed,

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Do you have a will and is it up to date?

You may have a will, but perhaps made many years ago when circumstances were somewhat different. Here are some scenarios in which a review of your will may need to be carried out: “I made my will just before I got married” - wills are revoked on marriage unless they were specifically made in contemplation of that marriage.

“We made our wills before the children came along” - in which case, did the will provide for the children and if they are still young, were guardians appointed to cover the position should both parents die?

Is the age at which the children will inherit still appropriate?

One or more of the intended beneficiaries or Executors has predeceased - to whom should that benefit now pass and who should manage the administration?

One of the grown-up children is involved in a messy divorce or has financial difficulties - is it appropriate

for them to inherit significant wealth at this time? Might a trust provide a better solution?

You may have an interest in a business which is significantly more valuable than when the wills were made - is the will drawn in such a way that the business can continue and in the hands of the right people?

The tax rules have changed - the introduction of the transferable nil rate band for Inheritance Tax can produce unexpected results in wills that were prepared before these rules came into force.

Our advice for those with a will made four or five years ago, or whose circumstances have significantly changed, is to look them out, dust them down and make sure they still do the job you want them to.

If in doubt, please contact our in-house solicitor Graham England by emailing graham.england@duntop.co.uk or calling 01205 310250.

If you don’t have a will and would like us to help you write one, please get in touch.

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