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Welcome to the May issue What a difference a year makes, this time last year I was preparing to go off on maternity leave and now I no longer have a baby but a toddler approaching one. People warned me time flies and it certainly has over the last 12 months.

April has been such a mix up of weather, beautiful sunshine filled days where we have been out in the garden to cold evenings with the fire on whilst the rain lashes down outside.

Hopefully you have noticed we have had a re-design of the magazine and as part of this I would like to welcome our new columnist TV’s Martin Lewis, who will be giving you top tips each month on all things money. In this issue we are discussing the importance of supporting our local markets - these independent traders are an integral part of our towns and villages but if we do not spend our money there they will disappear.

We have some yummy recipes to share with you, I am definitely a big fan of the coconut and lemon slices - I have probably had one or two more than I should this month!

Elsewhere Tim, our motoring expert puts the new Mercedes-Benz GLE through its paces. See how it performs on P26.

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NEWS Want to find arts or heritage activity, venues, organisations or professionals?

A new website has just gone live for South Lincolnshire which allows users to search for any kind of arts or heritage activity they’re interested in – be it arts classes, a voluntary arts group, an artist or professional they might want to commission to do some work – or just to see what venues we have in South Lincolnshire.

The website has been funded by Transported, the Arts Council England funded organisation aiming to raise levels of engagement with the arts in Boston Borough and South Holland.

It’s supported by South Holland District Council and Blackfriars Theatre, Boston.

Melissa Poulson from Transported said: “Having an online resource means that it will hopefully never go out of date and anyone can submit a new listing at any time – so we hope that the website will continue to evolve as an ongoing resource in the coming years so that it is an accurate reflection of how many fantastic arts and heritage opportunities are available in South Lincolnshire.”

Anyone who wishes to be listed on the website just needs to visit www.southlincsartsdirectory.co.uk/ get-listed to fill out a short form, so if you’re an arts group, a venue, an organisation or an artist or arts/ heritage professional and you live or work in South Lincolnshire, the South Lincs Arts Directory wants to hear from you!

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Blue Street official opening A new development of affordable homes has been officially opened on Blue Street in Boston on the site of the former Pilgrim Foods depot.

The 41 new homes have been designed to have garages rather than living accommodation on the ground floor, to mitigate flood risk.

The £5 million development was built by Waterloo Housing Group in partnership with Boston Borough Council and local construction company D Brown Building Contractors Ltd.

Lucy said: “We have no worry of the river coming in here if there should be another flood.”

The new housing attracted Government grant support of £1million from the Homes and Communities Agency and comprises 33 homes for rent and a further eight to part buy, part rent through shared ownership.

The homes offer a new chance for some residents who fell victim to flooding in their previous homes and had to move out due to the tidal surge of 2013, such as Billy and Lucy Green.

Billy said: “We had four feet of water in our old home at Bath Gardens during the flood and lost everything on the ground floor. We spent a month in a Premier Inn over Christmas with our two young sons.”

Lucy said: “We have no worry of the river coming in here if there should be another flood.”

Councillor Peter Bedford, Leader of Boston Borough Council, officially opened the development, and said: “Boston Borough Council has been working for years to help enable housing providers to bring a supply of affordable homes to the market, and it is pleasing to see all that hard work beginning to pay off.

“Waterloo Housing Group has been a great partner to work with after the council pump primed this scheme. This has been partnership working as it should work and we have used New Homes Bonus money from the Government for what it has been designed for.”

A further 13 affordable homes have been built at Brothertoft Road by Waterloo, which is to deliver 48 homes at Broadfield Lane, Boston, in 2016/17, followed by 75 more in a second phase in Broadfield Lane in 2017/18. It also has plans for 32

properties in Toot Lane in 2017/18.

Other affordable home schemes are being developed in Swineshead, Tytton Lane, Wyberton, and Old Leake.

Cllr Bedford added: “More than 300 new, affordable homes will be delivered through our partnership with Waterloo and a funding mix from the council, Waterloo, the Homes and Communities Agency and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Economic Partnership Housing Unlocking Fund; that means more than £25 million invested in homes for people in need over five years and that’s no mean feat.”

Anthony Riley, group director of development and operations at Waterloo Housing Group said before the new development the area looked like “an absolute bomb site” and unlikely to be tackled by any private developer without intervention by Boston Borough Council and the Homes and Communities Agency.

He said: “The completion of this development marks a new beginning for the local families now living here and demonstrates our commitment to working in partnership with Boston Borough Council to provide affordable housing for those who need it.”

The Blue Street scheme is on the former Pilgrim Foods depot. The development cost just over £5 million and received investment support of £157,000 from Boston Borough Council and £1million from the Homes and Communities Agency.

As part of the ceremony, residents, councilors and partners gathered to see a commemorative plaque unveiled on a bench in the children’s play park and celebrated afterwards with lunch.

Cllr Bedford, right, presents a bouquet to Blue Street resident Lucy Green as husband Billy and daughter Sophia (eight months looks on). Also pictured in the development’s play area is Colin Dawson, from Waterloo Housing Group who completed all the lettings for the scheme.

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Boston College’s Annual Hair and Beauty Showcase was back again as Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy students from Level 1 to Level 3 had their chance to showcase the skills and knowledge that they have gained whilst being at College.

The students devised inventive hair styles, make-up and costumes based around this year’s themes that included Disney, The Eras, Masquerade, Enchanted, Prom and Avant Garde. Lewis Wilson, Level 3 Hairdressing student said, “The showcase gives us the chance to put our own style and creativity into our work and use different techniques which adds to our portfolio.”

Lynne Brocklesby, Barbering Lecturer said, “The event showcased the skills and techniques that the students have learned during their time at Boston College. It provided them with a different working angle from what they are used to as well as facing new pressures. It also gave them a chance to show their presentation skills and work as a team.” Lynne added, “Local businesses attended the showcase, which provided the students

with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills to employers within the area.”

Whitney Carter, who is currently on a Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship said, “Doing the showcase has made me think more creatively and it’s given me a different experience. It also gave me the chance to meet new people.”

The Showcase was also an opportunity for students from Boston College’s Media & Photography departments to demonstrate their skills and knowledge whilst capturing the catwalk on camera as the models displayed the stylist’s work.

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Eavesdrop on candid conversations Boston among beautiful architecture The first three recorded conversations and always with something to do, but about Boston, the borough and life here, past, says she thinks it needs “a haircut and a present and future, are now available at the manicure”.

Boston Listening Tree You Tube channel.

Cllr Austin says he believes that, The project is the brainchild of Boston mum despite its challenges, Boston borough is and entrepreneur Victoria Percival, who stood still a great place to be. as Green Party candidate in the last General Victoria video interviewed the Mayor, Election. An awareness of so much negativity asking him what Boston meant to him and about Boston led to her deciding to redress the how he would like to see it in the future. balance with frank conversations with residents Victoria Percival of Boston’s Listening Tree interviews Boston Mayor Cllr Richard Austin.

The Mayor warmed to the theme of his from the area. year in office – Boston’s great past and a bright future – and suggested She said: “I love the Oral History project, listening to how life used residents should ask themselves not what Boston could do for them, to be from the people who lived it, listening to their accents, hearing but what they could do for Boston. people laugh at past events and of course their sadness when touched He spoke about austerity measures and how they may impact by tragedy; you can hear the full roller-coaster of life in their stories. community services, and how now is the time for volunteers and those “So I started interviewing people from Boston and those new to who are community spirited to step forwards.

Boston. Their stories have me gripped.

Victoria also got him to speak about his early years in Boston, how The first three to go live include Boston Mayor Cllr Richard Austin, he came here in the first place and the reasons why he has stayed.

Cllr Paul Gleeson and Emma, who grew up in Swineshead and Kirton.

Victoria said: “I grew up in Boston, left and came back and didn’t A recurring theme is the desire for people to recognise the positives like the negativity. If there is no challenge then inaccurate comments and help to make Boston a better place to live. Cllr Gleeson urges become established as fact. I wanted to provide an opportunity for residents to take ownership and work together, saying: “ “It’s not the some more positive comment about the town and borough from those council’s town – it’s your town.” who enjoy living and working here.”

Emma speaks about the simple innocence of growing up in a rural Eavesdrop on the conversations art www.youtube.com/channel/ community, playing out with other children and enjoying being at UCHryBeflLCR9PFhnBW9pC5w school there with “inspirational teachers”. She questions whether If you feel your story about Boston is worth telling contact Victoria children today grow up too quickly and asks what happened to on 07956 368 057 or email bostonlisteningtree@outlook.com. childhood? She speaks passionately about how she loves living in

Boston’s Butterfly Hospice is raising awareness Their service which has been serving the community for more than 18 months.

The hospice’s six-bed inpatient unit welcomed its first patients on Monday, August 11 2014.

Working in partnership with Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and the Butterfly Hospice Trust, the Hospice provides palliative, end of life and

respite care in an informal and clinically-based environment for adults with life-limiting illness.

When the Hospice opened it gave local people and families access and choice to palliative care close to their home.

The Hospice understands how much this means to people and is keen to raise awareness that this valuable service exists. The staff and volunteer teams work closely with the clinical team to provide the care people need.

The Hospice runs events of

“...their annual butterfly release which celebrates the lives of loved ones with a release of a native Painted Lady Butterfly into the countryside.”

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remembrance and hope throughout the year including: a special ‘Lights of Life’ ceremony around Christmas.

Families, friends and patients are invited to share their messages of love and hope.

They also have their annual butterfly release which celebrates the lives of loved ones with a release of a native Painted Lady Butterfly into the countryside.

The hospice seeks to enrich your quality of life through the care and expertise of our team in comforting surroundings.

The care team includes doctors, nurses, therapists, and spiritual support that provide 24-hour inpatient care to those who need it most. Through the support of local people and dedicated staff, they offer people comfort and care in a beautiful hospice and gardens.

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Businesses give Boston a floral boost Another Boston business has shown support for a bid to boost the town.

Andrea Maude, owner of Maudes the Jewellers, just off the Market Place in Petticoat Lane, is passionate about Boston and keen to see it fulfil its potential as a destination.

Originally from Scotland, she has spent most of her life in Boston and been in business in the town for 40 years.

She has put £100 sponsorship towards a Boston in Bloom planting scheme for Wide Bargate and is keen that support is shown for efforts to make the town look more attractive.

Her shop is on the main thoroughfare between the Market Place and Pescod Square and she said: “Boston is a lovely place; it has some lovely architecture and a really good range of shops. We should all do all we can to give people more reason to want to visit the town.”

She has plans for hanging baskets to brighten the walk along Petticoat Lane by her premises – the connecting path between the Market Place and Pescod Square is among those with the highest footfall in the town.

This year the Boston in Bloom committee and its small army of volunteer helpers will be working hard to help the town retain the gold Britain in Bloom award it won last year.

Andrea joins Aston Robinson, of Wormgate’s Pelo and Eden hairdressers and beauty salon, who has also donated £100 to Boston in Bloom for planting in the grounds of The Stump Alison Fairman, chairman of Boston in Bloom, said: “It’s really great that businesses are getting behind the efforts to make Boston look better. They recognise the importance of making the town attractive to shoppers but also to visitors and local people.”

Former borough councillor Ernie Napier is another who shares a passion for Boston. Now 74, and a borough councillor for 28 years until 2007, he gives his time as a volunteer every Wednesday, rain or shine, to leaflet visitors arriving in town by bus and coach.

Over the years he has thrust thousands of Visit Boston leaflets

“We should all do all we can to give people more reason to want to visit the town.” into the hands of those leaving buses and coaches and aiming for the market.

“I have always wanted visitors to know that there is much more to Boston than the market, and to encourage them to stay longer, spend more and come back with family and friends.”

An updated Visit Boston leaflet is being prepared by the borough council for Mr Napier to hand out to this summer season’s visitors from the coast.

Boston’s Polish newspaper goes into print Boston’s weekly newspaper for residents who have come from Poland has gone into print.

The Boston Express has been available since its inception a few months ago only as an electronic document on the internet via social media sites.

Now the first edition has appeared in print and is available for free every Friday from drop-off points in Boston.

Editor Piotr Ozga has generated revenue to fund printing costs by attracting advertising and thanked Boston-based PAB Translation Centre for translating material submitted in English into Polish.

Since its launch the Boston Express has expanded its area to include news and

Boston Express editor Piotr Ozga with his first printed edition.

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information from the South Holland area.

Piotr is sticking by his original guiding principle of encouraging those from Poland who have made Boston their home to learn more about the town and about living in England. The Boston Express is produced in Polish so that the people it is intended for can read it. But the news is all about what is happening here.

Piotr said: I think it is important that we know what is happening about where we are now – here in Boston, our home.”

The Boston Express is available to pick up for free from Polish shops in Boston and Spalding, Boston Police Station, Boston College, Boston Library and Boston Borough Council’s main reception at Municipal Buildings in West Street.

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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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am so pleased to hear that a project I have had an interest in from the very beginning has been awarded a £200,000 Government grant.

I attended as chairman of Lincolnshire County Council one of the very first events held for charity by the We’ll Meet Again Second World War mobile museum. It is great to hear that the years of dedication and hard work have paid off for Paul and Linda Britchford, and that their living history museum is to have a permanent base here in the borough.

It will add to the visitor offer we have, especially as the location is adjacent to the Second World War defences at Freiston Shore, among the best preserved in the country, and close to the RSPB nature reserve.

The couple have impressed all who have come into contact with them, by their passion and their determination, including the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury.

I know they have been very grateful for the support shown by Matt Warman MP who was a great help in securing the grant announced by the Chancellor George Osborne in his budget speech.

They also impressed farmer Janet Bland who has gifted them the land at Plummers Farm they need to make their dream become reality.

This all started as a hobby when Paul was just eight and they are now over the moon. They are a couple full of energy and hope to have the new museum centre up and running by the middle of this summer.

With plans for a cafe and toilet facilities it will do no end of good in that area. Together with the pill boxes and gun emplacements and RSPB Freiston Shore it will

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offer a full day out for all the family.

They plan to transform an agricultural building and create classrooms and display areas and provide an inter-active Second World War experience for schoolchildren.

It will give an opportunity for Paul to get his whole lifelong collection of Second World War memorabilia out of storage There is much interest in what they are going to do at Freiston Shore – watch out for some appearances by household names.

The Old King’s head It is satisfying to have been part of an action to rescue an at-risk Tudor inn dating back to 1599 in Kirton. Now, thanks to a £2 million Heritage Lottery Fund grant, the Old King’s Head is to be restored and brought back into use, providing jobs, trainee opportunities and a boost to local tourism. Heritage Lincolnshire, a charity with an excellent track record in saving historic buildings for new uses, has received HLF support to secure the future of the building, which has now been purchased by the charity. It will be repaired, refurbished and revived as an artisan café and boutique bed and breakfast.

During the Second World War, defences were constructed around Freiston Shore as part of British anti-invasion preparations of World War II. A number of pillboxes, gun emplacements and coastal lights were constructed.

The remains of these fortifications can be seen today.

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itizens Advice clients report problems cancelling subscriptions on credit or debit cards. Over two million people across Great Britain have experienced problems cancelling recurring payments which are often used for buying products online like e-book subscriptions or video streaming, finds a new report from Citizens Advice.

The study, Locked In: consumer issues with subscription traps, also reveals that people are often signed up to these type of recurring payments - also known as Continuous Payment Authorities - without their knowledge.

People taking up offers for free trials of slimming pills or discounted beauty treatments find regular payments are taken from their credit or debit card without their apparent authorisation.

Details of the ongoing payments can be hidden within the terms and conditions.

Sellers often get hold of a customer’s debit or credit card details by asking them to pay for postage or packaging.

“Credit and debit card issuers can help their customers to protect themselves by warning them when recurring payments appear on their accounts.”

500 respondents to the Citizens Advice survey who had a problem with recurring payments: ❖ Just one in eight (12 per cent) of those who asked their card issuer for a refund got all their money back. ❖ 36 per cent had difficulties getting their bank or card issuer to cancel the recurring payments. ❖ One in four (25 per cent) contacted their seller but the seller refused to stop charging them. ❖ A quarter (24 per cent) were unable to contact the seller. ❖ Over half (53 per cent) said they didn’t know they should be able to cancel recurring payments with their seller or credit or debit card issuer.

Four in five people who had a problem with unwanted recurring payments didn’t realise they had signed up to the payments until money was taken from their accounts, finds a Citizens Advice survey of 500 people.

A typical payment was worth £80 but some customers lost hundreds of pounds if they didn’t manage to cancel them quickly.

According to the UK Cards Association customers can cancel recurring payments with their seller or with their credit or debit card issuer. But Citizens Advice finds that many customers have difficulties getting these payments cancelled.

Eight per cent of adults across Great Britain who have ever tried to cancel a repeat service or subscription had their request refused by their bank or card issuer or by the seller, according to a survey of over 2,000 Great Britain adults carried out by

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Citizens Advice is calling on credit and debit card issuers to notify customers when a recurring payment is taken. This would give customers the option to cancel or dispute the payments.

Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire Chief Executive Stuart Hellon said: “As the Government launches a review into terms and conditions in consumer contracts there is an opportunity to make much clearer to people the exact amount they will have to pay when they are signing up to recurring payments.

We want it to be easier for consumers to cancel recurring payments and we have called on the Financial Conduct Authority to make sure banks play fair.

“We are also calling on social media firms and websites that advertise these companies to take them down when they get complaints, and the subscription companies themselves must make it clearer that people are signing up to a subscription in the first place.”

If you need to stop a payment you can withdraw consent by simply telling whoever issued your card (the bank, building society or credit card company) that you don’t want the payment to be made. You can tell the card issuer by phone, email or letter.

Your card issuer has no right to insist that you ask the company taking the payment first. They have to stop the payments if you ask them to. If you ask to stop a payment, the card issuer should investigate each case on its own merit. They should not apply a blanket policy of refusing to refund payments taken when the client gave their account number out.

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School news

Boston

Calling teachers, PTA members, pupils…

Do you have exciting news at your school?

Please send details to editor@simplyboston.co.uk

“Britain’s space industry is going from strength to strength, and for this to continue it’s right we inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.”

Grammar School BGS students have teamed up with The UK Space Agency and RHS to boldly go where none have gone before, turning 16 of our yr8 students into space Biologists as featured on the BBC news and Blue Peter last week.

The project, Rocket Science, gives students the chance to learn how investment in human space exploration contributes to our knowledge of life on Earth, using the invaluable expertise of the European Space Agency (ESA) and RHS Science team.

After several months on board, orbiting the planet at 17,000mph, the seeds returned to Earth and were sent to BGS, alongside a batch of seeds of the same cultivar that have stayed on Earth. Over the next month pupils will grow and compare the seeds as they embark on a voyage of discovery to see whether we can sustain human life in space through the production of our own food. The results of the nationwide citizen science experiment will then be analysed to discover whether space travel has impacted on the growth of the seeds.

British ESA astronaut Tim Peake said: ‘It’s a huge privilege to be the first British ESA astronaut flying to the International Space Station. During my

six-month tour, I’ll be conducting a number of experiments on the International Space Station. I hope that Rocket Science will inspire the next generation to think scientifically, and to consider the fulfilling careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).’

Minister for Universities and Science Jo Johnson said: ‘Britain’s space industry is going from strength to strength, and for this to continue it’s right we inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. ‘Rocket Science’ is doing just that by giving thousands of schoolchildren the opportunity to play a part in Tim’s mission to the International Space Station’ Emma Winter a registered scientist and Head of Science at BGS said ‘Rocket Science is a really exciting project for us, and a unique chance to get students engaging with horticulture and science.

Working with a partner like the UK Space Agency brings a fresh and exciting perspective on horticulture in the National Curriculum. We look forward to discovering the results of the nationwide experiment and presenting our results at the Lincolnshire show in June and using them to support applications for Blue Peter Badges for all the boys in time for the summer holidays.’

“Plant, water, wait - patiently for the results”

We look forward to discovering the results of the nationwide experiment and presenting our results at the Lincolnshire show in June.

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Upholstery

We at Sugarhill Upholstery welcome you to come and visit our shop at 8 London Road, Boston PE21 8AG.

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Vehicle interiors Part of our services include vehicle interiors from Caravans and Campervans to boats and cars. If you would like your vehicle interior doing then call in to the shop with a photograph or e-mail us a photograph of the interior mentioning the make, model and year of the vehicle and we can give you a quote for the work to be done.

When we do your interior we can take the vehicle from you for a week or two and do the complete inside if you wish including curtains, door cards, carpets and seating. Our workshop is secure and safe as well as fully insured so you will have no worries about the security of your vehicle whilst we work on it for you. If you would just one aspect of this doing then we can do that too. We have many fabrics, faux leathers and vinyls to

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Lastly we have our curtains and Roman Blinds service available. We make all curtains and Roman Blinds to order fully lined with a wide variety of fabrics, finials and poles available as well as a selection of Roman Blind mechanisms to choose from.

So if you would like to get a quote for your work to be done please take a “We can give you a photograph and call into the shop with for the work to be

Furniture Upholstery Obviously, we do furniture upholstery too from small footstools to three piece suites. In some cases we may be able to do some repair work too. Another string in our bow is that we can make furniture from scratch so why not call in and speak to one of the team about that dream sofa you have always wanted.

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Your break will include all meals (three-course dining and breakfast delivered to your room), a 50-minute Blissful Face and Back Therapy and full use of all of Ragdale’s facilities, such as the flagship multi-million-pound Thermal Spa, featuring a series of heat experiences, indoor and outdoor pools. There’s also a gym and a full programme of exercise classes on offer throughout the day.

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by Inspector Athelney Jones of Scotland Yard, a devoted student of Holmes’s methods of investigation and deduction, Frederick Chase must forge a path through the darkest corners of the capital to shine light on this shadowy figure, a man much feared but seldom seen. This novel is a fast paced and enjoyable read with a surprising twist at the end.

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Amongst his favourites are ‘The Hoppit’, ‘The Secret Vegetable Garden and ‘The Adventures of Hucklebunny Finn’. Suddenly his book craze spirals out of control and he resorts to pinching others peoples books, but not without consequence! Suddenly an unlikely friendship is made. Ralfy is a big personality in a little story.

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Local focus

Market Basket Challenge

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arkets offer fresh, seasonal, local ingredients – often at prices that compete favourably with the Big Four. When you buy from a market stall, you are also keeping your money local, putting more pounds into your economy, as well as supporting small businesses, farmers and growers.

May is markets month with the annual Love Your Local Market celebrations happening in markets across the UK and we would love it if you could fill your shopping baskets with produce from our local market to take part in the national Market Basket Challenge.

What’s

in season?

Rules of Engagement May 1st to 31st – you have one month to fill your market basket and make a meal from the ingredients, which you will post on Instagram and post along with the name of the market or markets you bought the produce from, along with and the ingredients and method you used to create the dish.

All entries will be judged on originality, seasonality, sustainability, ingredients and photography.

The winning picture will be decided on May 31st, the close of Love Your Local Market fortnight.

Asparagus New potatoes Chicory Radishes Crab Rocket Elderflowers

Sardines Gooseberries Spring onions Lamb Watercress Nectarines

The Challenge The more seasonal produce you buy, the higher you score but don’t forget you can get so much more from a market than simply fruit and veg. What we really want to see, is what you do with your market basket at home and this can include produce from a plethora of artisans across the country producing everything from charcuterie and cheeses to rearing eggs and British wines.

Working with Love British Food, the organisers of British Food Fortnight, the local markets have put together a list of what is in season in May and we would love to see what you make from your market basket – simply post a picture of a dish you have prepared on Instagram with the list of ingredients, your method and the market you bought it from.

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❖ From May 17 – 31 Spalding markets are running various events to celebrate Love Your Local Market fortnight. Boston college students are on site demonstrating hair, nails & make up, the Spalding Fire Engine will be on site to look around, face painting and buskers. There will also be a charity auction on Saturday 28 with proceeds going to Boston Hospital Special Care Baby Unit.

Please support our market and why not enter the competition to be in with a chance of winning!

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Children’s Party Etiquette Any parent knows that children’s parties can be stressful.

From who to invite to chasing RSVPs! You’re not alone – visit any of the major parenting forums and you’ll find plenty of posts detailing the same concerns.

Here are some of the most common concerns on the Netmums forum, and some of the great advice users provided.

It’s fairly common for parents not to invite the whole class, especially if their child isn’t close to all of its members.

Am I being mean to only invite half the class to the party?

This is a common concern – how do you decide who to invite from your child’s class? Only invite a select few and you run the risk that someone’s feelings will be hurt, invite everyone and your budget can spiral out of control. The consensus seems to be that only inviting

half the class is fine, as long as you make sure you aren’t just leaving out a couple of children. It’s fairly common for parents not to invite the whole class, especially if their child isn’t close to all of its members.

Why people don’t RSVP? Is there anything more annoying than people who don’t RSVP? Unfortunately, not knowing who’s going to turn up seems to be a common problem This can be particularly problematic when ordering party bags or food.

A good tactic is to include a politely worded caution in the invitation. Something along the lines of ‘food and party bags will be ordered on XXX,

so could you please RSVP by then to let me know either way’.

Would you be happy with these as party bags?

Handing out party bags has become a staple of children’s parties, but knowing what to put in them is causing some parents a headache. Whilst you don’t want to look like you’ve gone completely over the top (largely due to the impact on your budget!), You don’t want to look like you’ve been too stingy either.

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Take a large pan and pour in the oil. Then add the onions, leeks and potatoes and cook until they have soften. Do this for 3-4 minutes. Proceed to add the vegetable stock and bring it all to the boil. Then add the seasoning and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Once you have done this whizz all of it together (you can do this either with a hand blender or a blender).

Reheat all the mixture in a clean pan. You can then stir in some cream or crème fraiche. Serve with bread and butter.

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Finance

Student loans

MARTIN LEWIS

There’s been a furore in Parliament about the scrapping of student grants

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very time politicians get lairy over such issues, the news focuses on the scrap and the real truth of what’s actually happening gets lost.

I’ve been swamped with panicked questions about student grants from students, future students, graduates and their parents, so I want to mythbust what’s really happening. In many ways, financially it’s a no win no fee education. An easy way to think of it is a bit like an extra income tax, with the one difference that once you have repaid what you borrowed (plus interest) it stops. For far more help on this, see my full 20 student loan mythbusters guide at www.mse.me/studentloan.

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SO WHAT’S HAPPENING TO STUDENT GRANTS?

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Until now, students from lower income families (roughly below £43,000 income) had some of their loan replaced by a non-repayable grant for up to £3,400.

From September 2016 grants are being scrapped in England and Wales. Yet there’s much confusion about this. There are two big things to note: 1) This only applies for new starters starting from 2016. Those already at university and getting grants will keep getting them.

2) This doesn’t mean they’ll have less money coming in. New 2016 starters will get a bigger loan to replace what they would’ve got in grants. In fact, the loan figures for new starters (not continuing students) have been upped by a chunk.

This is useful, as often the big issue that hits students isn’t the size of the loan, it’s that they don’t have enough money to live on day-to-day.

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ISN’T THIS LIKELY TO REALLY HIT POOR STUDENTS HARD?

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You may be surprised that I’m going to say no.

In many ways the big problem is the confusion and psychological deterrent, not the practical finances. For most students it makes no practical difference.

The replacement of a grant with a loan will ONLY cost more for those who leave university and have long-term very high earnings.

That’s because if you compare the current and new system, the fact it’s a loan and not a grant would only cost you more if you would’ve repaid your entire tuition fees, remaining maintenance loan after the grant, and interest in the 30 years before the debt wipes anyway.

Most students won’t, so there’s no cost to them. In fact, my calculations estimate only those on STARTING salaries of £35,000 and up, and then above inflation pay rises would actually pay more.

However, the big question is ‘will the system remain unchanged?’

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WHAT’S THIS RETROSPECTIVE HIKE TO STUDENT REPAYMENTS?

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As I explained earlier, since 2012, graduates only repay 9% of what they earn over £21,000. The government had

Student finance: the basics When you go to university, if you’re a first time UK undergraduate you don’t need to pay upfront. The Student Loans Company pays your tuition fees for you and gives you money for living, then you owe it. ❖ You only start repaying when you leave university and, even then, only if you earn over £21,000. If you don’t earn over that you don’t repay. ❖ The amount you repay is proportionate to earnings. You repay 9% of everything above £21,000 (eg, earn £31,000 and, as it’s £10,000 above the threshold, you repay £900 a year). ❖ If you haven’t cleared what you owe within 30 years, the debt is wiped. ❖ If you never earn over £21,000, you never repay.

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By Martin Lewis @moneysavingex pert said this threshold was due to rise each year from April 2017 in line with average earnings.

Yet the Government has now decided to freeze it for at least five years, meaning many low- and middle-earning graduates will pay thousands more back than they thought they would when they signed up.

After all, if we go back to thinking of it like a tax, if you were to pay 9% of everything earned above £22,000, but now repay everything above £21,000, that’s a hike.

It’s received little publicity though, as it doesn’t immediately seem such a big problem. Here I need to declare an interest: I was head of the Independent Taskforce on Student Finance Information in 2012 when the system changed. The Government repeatedly told me the threshold would rise, and I, of course, told people, and used it in all my cost calculations.

Well I refuse to missell these loans in hindsight. So I am actively campaigning on it – I’ve written an open letter to the Prime Minister and have personally hired lawyers to see if it can be challenged (read it at www.mse.me/studentloanhike).

The big problem, even more important than the additional cost, is the message this sends. The Government is not just freezing it going forward, it’s freezing it for everyone who signed up since 2012 - effectively changing the contract after people have signed up.

The regulator would not allow any commercial lender to change its terms this way. This could destroy any trust current and future generations can have in the student finance system, and perhaps, even more widely, in the political system as a whole.

I said above that the impact of replacing grants with loans isn’t actually as bad as many think under the current terms. Yet the real concern is, as the Government has shown it’s willing to change loan terms even after you’ve got them, who knows what may happen in the future.

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5. Make the windows shine Now your outside space looks great, you’ll want to admire it through sparkling windows. Minimize streaking by moving your arm in “S” motions as you pull the squeegee down the glass.

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The car’s looks will divide opinion. It’s a bit like looking at a certain well-known, generous-nosed, French actor. Some women swoon, other’s scowl at the sight of him. But, whether you think the GLE is handsome or hideous, it is definitely mesmerising.

So, what exactly is the GLE Coupe all about? Well, it’s Mercedes-Benz’s answer to super-SUVs, such as the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport and BMW X6. The goliath houses either a 3.0 litre V6 diesel, churning out 255bhp or a far less sensible V6 petrol, producing 362bhp.

Both engines come hooked up to a slickshifting nine-speed automatic ‘box.

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If you love pomp and ceremony, you will adore this broad-shouldered offering from Mercedes-Benz “The air-suspension hides the fact that you’re riding around on 21 inch alloys by soaking up even the evillest of potholes.” drive set-up provides tons of traction, too, so the mighty Merc is safe, as well as talented at delivering driving enjoyment.

You can sharpen up the steering and throttle response, and you can even adjust the air suspension at the touch of button.

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9.30am, Babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@ babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 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 10.15am Babyballet, 3-5yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712 452537 E: boston@babyballet. co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk Waiting List, Please Register Interest 11.00 Babyballet, 6-18months, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712 452537 E: boston@ babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.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 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.

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❖ 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 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

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

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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 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 2.00pm – 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 List your loca Mary’s Church, Horncastle Road, T: l club or course 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 1.00pm – 3.00pm Boston Art Group, Wings Meadow, Frieston JUST EMAIL TH Rd. Boston E DETAILS TO info@simplyb 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health oston.co.uk Walk St Thomas Church Hall London Road Boston T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 Royal Arena. No partners needed, 2 left feet 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Caring Companions welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128 Boston and District, POP-IN, Pensioners Hall 7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton behind Marks and Spencer, T: Jenny 01205 Middlecott Sports Centre, T: 01205 355232 or 280717 or Alan 01205 871465 FB Boston Bellydance 6.15pm Line Dancing – Nr Pilgrim, Boston.

7.15pm Dance Party – Every last Friday T: 07737 064128 of the month, 7pm beginners Salsa Lesson, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Weight Watchers, Advanced Salsa lesson. 8.30pm party starts, Community Church Hall, Fishtoft non-dancers welcome, Rugby Club, Princess 6.30pm – 8.30pm - Short Mat Bowls, Royal Arena. T: 07737 064128 Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 7.30pm – 10.00pm, Wrangle Youth Club, 6.45pm to 8.15pm Yoga & Yoga Nidra Wrangle Youth Centre (PE22 9DL). T: Jayne at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, 07751 051862 or Jason 07943 512636 Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 7.30pm, Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com Avenue, Sutterton. T: 01205 460459 7.00 - 8.30pm, Tai Chi, Boston Grammar School, Rowley Road, T: 07789 893 853, ❖ SATURDAY W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 9.00am - 5.30pm: Children’s Dance 7.00pm to 9.00pm SOLO Classical Guitar Classes, T: 01205 352104 Ensemble, (monthly), 6 Market Street, W: www.ajdance.com Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7SF. T: 01205 355656 Wedding First Dance Classes – Times to be 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes. arranged. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737064128 The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www.

10.00am – 11.00am Footie Tots, 18 thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk months to 5 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, T: Joann 01205 280276 Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 7.15pm – 10.00pm Amber Hill W.I. 2nd 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk Thursday of every month. Held at “The Loft” 10.00am – 11.30am Soccer Club, 5 to 14 Hubberts Bridge Community Centre. T: Cindy years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry 01205 367890 Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 7.15pm - Fitness Fusion Class – Fun mix of 280652, exercise styles to keep you motivated and get W: www.cmssports.co.uk fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 10.00am babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, 7.30 - 8.15 pm: BurleX Fitness, T: 01205 The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.

8.15 - 9.00 pm: Zumba, T: 01205 babyballet.co.uk 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com 10.00am - 4.00pm Felting. Felting demonstrations & workshops. Antons Gowt, ❖ FRIDAY Boston. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.

Market Day – Louth, Alford and Sleaford co.uk. T: 01205 280276.

9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Zion Methodist Every first Saturday in the month.

Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music 10.30am to 11.30am Yoga at and crafts for the under-fives and their Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road families. T: 01205 367004 Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 10.00am - 2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com Antons Gowt, Boston www.thedesignstudio.

10.30am – 11.30am Go-Ride Cycling vpweb.co.uk, T: 01205 280276 for 4 - 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, 10.00am-1.00pm - New Horizons – for Rosebery Avenue, Boston, T: 07507 291912, people with mental health problems.

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Methodist Church, St Leonards Drive, Chapel St htm Leonards. T: 07901 611256 10.45am babyballet, 3yrs, babyballet 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk Tots Tap 3yrs+, The Ridlington Centre, T: - Boston Sports and Social Club Fishtoft Road 07712452537 Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton W: www.babyballet.co.uk Parish Hall 11.00am – babyballet, 3-5yrs, The 1.15pm- Babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@ Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@ babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 6.30pm – 11.30pm Line Dancing, Sibsey 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk, Old Village Hall, T: 01205 366810 Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane Old 7.30pm till late Dance Party – Every third Leake T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 Saturday of the month. The Witham Tavern, 1.30pm – 3.30pm - Line-dancing, The Boston. No partners needed, 2 left feet Ridlington Rooms welcome, dancers and non-dancers. Food 4.30pm - 9.00pm: Belly Dancing and available. T: 07737 064128 Musical Theatre Classes, T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com ❖ SUNDAY 6.00pm Pilates, The Old School, Boston Fitness Shred Class – Mixture of training Control Studio, The Old School, St Marys level 1, Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU. 2.00pm Sarber Dog Training, Antons T: Sharon 07736 068656 Gowt. T: Nicki 01205 480869 7.00pm – 8.30pm Belly Dance Classes, 6.30pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Bachata, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre T: 01205 Tango, Rueda. Upstairs at the White Hart 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance Hotel. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome 7.00pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Mordern and beginners. T: 07737 064128 Jive, Cha Cha, Merengue. Rugby Club, Princess

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