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Welcome to the September issue So, here we are at the start of the new school year for many children across the area. It’s an exciting time to catch up with what friends have been doing over the holidays as well as a little daunting for new beginnings, be that the first days at primary school or the move onto secondary education. Parents will enjoy the normality of the routine but long for the freedom of the holidays, it’s only a few weeks until half term! For me September is a great month as we usually go on holiday and my husband and I also celebrate our wedding anniversary, so there’s lots to look forward to in the Hammond household. In this issue we are helping you get rid of or at least work to banish the holiday excesses with hair repair from the sunshine and a few simple tricks to help you shed a few pounds. As winter will soon be here now is a great time to be prepared and we are offering our tips on getting ready and hopefully saving yourself some money too! If your child will be starting or changing school in September 2017 then make sure you read up on the advice we have on page 16. It can be daunting when we face change and especially as our children grow older but being well informed can make all the difference. Martin Lewis this month gives your wallet a workout and can literally save you hundreds of pounds in minutes! We are always 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 enjoy the last of the summer weather!

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NEWS A significant step forward for the Boston Barrier flood defence scheme Towards the end of August, the Environment Agency will ask the Secretary of State to grant powers to construct and operate a new tidal barrier with a moveable gate across the river Witham through a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO). The Boston Barrier scheme is part of a phased approach to reduce the risk of tidal flooding to over approximately 14,300 properties in Boston over the next 100 years. The TWAO, if granted, would also authorise the construction of a new building to enable operation of the barrier, new flood defence walls on both banks of the Haven, a replacement gate across the entrance to the existing Port Wet Dock and enable the Agency to execute ancillary works, including dredging of the river. Members of the public and other interested parties will have the opportunity to give their

views on the proposals over a period of six weeks following the submission of the TWAO application to the Secretary of State. The barrier will also have the ability to be utilised in the future to control water levels, once appropriate subsequent approvals and works have been sought and granted, in the Haven generating economic and environmental beneﬁts for Boston and aiding navigation between The River Witham and The Black Sluice Navigation. Although Water Level Management (WLM) originally formed a part of the Boston Barrier project, it was agreed that the further work required to take WLM proposals forward should not delay the tidal ﬂood defence project in a Lincolnshire County Council Executive Committee decision in February 2015. Cllr Peter Bedford, leader of

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assurance sought by our MP from ministers and an assurance given. “The fact is that had the Barrier been in position in 2013, it would have prevented that flood. It will Boston Borough Council, said: “The main objective for the Boston give among the best protection Barrier has always been to protect from tidal flooding of anywhere in this area from flooding. That must the country.” Once the TWAO application remain the main priority. We know all too well from bitter experience is made a copy of the relevant documents will be made available that there is no quick fix after for inspection locally at Boston flooding. In Boston it took two Borough Council offices and the full years of misery and millions Environment Agency Boston of pounds for many to return to Barrier Community Hub for a anything like normal after the period of at least 42 days from the 2013 flood.” “I have every confidence in the date the application is made. To find out more: experts and professionals from Drop into the Boston Barrier the Environment Agency who tell us that the multimillion pound tidal hub every Wednesday from flood alleviation barrier is the best 12-7pm at Boston Barrier Hub, it can be for Boston at this time; an Marsh Lane, PE21 7PJ

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The Butterﬂy Hospice Trust ‘The Big Bike Ride’

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This September the Butterﬂy Hospice will be hosting its annual Big Bike Ride to raise funds to provide end of life care for South East Lincolnshire. Our service is free to those who need it and can only continue to do this through the generosity of our sponsors, small and large, who enable our patients to die in peaceful surroundings with dignity and respect. Our event has a choice of distances, and all without a hill to climb, the Big Bike Ride can provide an option for families, intermediate cyclists and the more competitive among you who fancy a challenge. The 9 mile route from Boston and Langrick along the River Witham is ideal

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for all the family, including children who are proficient riders. For those who fancy testing their fitness and stamina, the 33 mile route from Lincoln to Boston (again following the River Witham) may offer the perfect challenge. The Butterfly Hospice will be happy to assist with transporting riders and cycles for a mere £2.50 donation! Which leaves our third and ultimate bike route for the ultra-fit competitor, a whopping 66 miles starting at BostonLincoln-Boston! All routes finish at Boston Town Football Club, Tattershall Road, Boston

PE21 9LP and follow the River Witham along the Water Rail Way marked cycle path. Are you up for the challenge?

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NEWS

Richard’s sky dive Richard Austin has always nursed an ambition to do a sky dive. Now, as an 80th birthday present from his wife, Alison, he is to leap from an aircraft at 13,500 feet. In typical fashion Richard, a borough councillor who lives at Wyberton, decided to put the thrill of his leap of faith to good purpose and is looking for sponsorship to raise money for a charity close to his heart – Boston Woods Trust. He joked that Alison, also a borough councillor, would not let him do the parachute drop until after they had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary earlier this month. He will make the tandem parachute descent in September from Langar airfield in Nottinghamshire. Richard said: “I have a head for heights. I have done a lot of abseiling and flying in my time, but this sky dive will be a first for me.” He has been heavily involved in the Boston Woods project from the beginning and it has developed to now provide free public access to 110 acres of woods containing 90,000 trees which have been planted and wild flower meadows with more than three-and-a-half miles of all-weather paths. However the project does needs funds for maintenance and improvement work.

The Trust is a charity run entirely by volunteers. You can help the project and sponsor Richard by phoning him on 01205 368351, emailing him at rwa@richardaustin. co.uk going online and making payment from your bank account to the Boston Woods Trust using the reference Sky Dive, account number 00216407, sort code 30-91-04 or by cheque made payable to Boston Woods Trust and sent to Richard Austin, Sky Dive, Cherry Tree Cottage, Low Road, Wyberton, Boston, PE21 7AP. Please write Sky Dive on the back of your cheque.

2017 Launch weekend at South Lincs Leisure South Lincs Leisure was established in 1992 as a family run dealership specialising in the sale of new and pre-owned caravans. Their business is based on the ethics of old fashioned personal service. Being one of the

smaller dealers in the industry they use this to their advantage, being able to give customers the time that buying a caravan or motorhome deserves. In 2011 they moved to a brand new site at Bridge Farm, Holme Road in Kirton. Offering a greater selection of caravans to browse and a refurbished workshop to carry out all types of work for caravans and motorhomes. They also have a fully stocked accessory shop for all your caravanning needs. On October 1 and 2 they will be showcasing the 2017 models along with a full celebration including BBQ and exclusive discounts, so why not pop down and see what a caravan could offer you.

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Ombudsman complaints Boston Borough Council is among a small group of councils who have the fewest number of complaints referred to the Local Government Ombudsman, latest figures reveal. The council had no complaints made against it to the Local Government Ombudsman upheld in 2015/16. The borough council scored equal tenth out of 132 in a league table of total complaints – there are 364 authorities included but many tallied the same. A total of nine incidents concerning the borough council were reported to the Ombudsman and none were upheld. Two were referred back for local resolution and two were not upheld. Five were closed after initial enquiries by the Ombudsman’s office and the council scored a 100 per cent compliance rate. Birmingham City Council had the biggest number of complaints made against it at 527. The LGO’s annual review of local government complaints shows that it upheld 51 per cent of detailed investigations in 2015/16 – up from 46 per cent the previous year. The LGO received 19,702 complaints and enquiries about local authorities for the year ending March 31, 2016, which is a similar level to the previous year. It made 3,529 recommendations to remedy injustice in total. These include 633 recommendations to prevent injustice for the wider public, such as through procedural changes and local authority staff training. There were also 255 investigations where the LGO agreed the local authority had satisfactorily remedied the injustice before the LGO became involved in the complaint. Boston Borough Council’s Leader, Cllr Peter Bedford, said: “While it is gratifying to receive such a positive outcome in the Local Government Ombudsman’s annual report, we do value all the complaints we receive as opportunities for improvement.”

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NEWS CELEBRATE WITH BIG LOTTERY FUNDING The Big Lottery Fund is calling on local groups and organisations in Boston to apply for funding to hold events or activities that will bring people together and celebrate what makes their local community special. A new £3.8 million grant programme called Celebrate is now open for groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes across England to apply for funding, between £300 and £10,000, to celebrate their local community in Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday year. This opportunity comes as a survey* by the Big Lottery Fund found that given the chance, almost half (47%) of people in the East Midlands would like to celebrate the history of their local neighbourhood. The research also revealed that 61 percent of East Midlands people asked reported that they have never or cannot remember ever coming together to celebrate with their local neighbourhood. In response to these findings the Big Lottery Fund is putting people in the lead to come up with their own ideas on what they would like to celebrate, and what kinds of events they could host to bring all of their community together. The Celebrate programme is the perfect opportunity for people to showcase and enjoy something important to their community, be it an iconic building, a precious landscape, a unique service or a community hero. There will be £5 million available in total across the UK. Peter Ainsworth, UK Chair of the Big Lottery Fund said: “Celebrate gives people the chance to come together, whether that’s to mark something important to their community like The Queen’s 90th birthday, commemorate a historic local event, or simply get to know your neighbours better. We want to celebrate what makes your local community great, so I’d encourage groups of all sizes to get in touch with us with their ideas.” To be eligible, applicants must be part of a constituted group which has its own bank account. The Big Lottery Fund welcomes applications from voluntary or community organisations, schools and statutory bodies, particularly those who have never considered the Big Lottery Fund as a potential source of funding. Organisations are encouraged to submit their applications early to avoid disappointment as once funds have been allocated, Celebrate will close to new applications. For more information or to apply for a Celebrate grant please visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/ celebrateengland.

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Volunteering helped Boston man break out of unemployment trap With money running low after a year of job hunting and the pile of rejection letters mounting, the last thing Andy Upsall felt like doing was working for free. Yet volunteering proved a turning point both in his life and career and now he is keen to tell others of the benefits. Andy Upsall, said: “I’d been unemployed for around a year when the Job Centre suggested I try volunteering to build up my CV. “I’d been made redundant from the printing firm Norprint, in Boston, where I worked on the machines, in the warehouse and did general physical work and wanted really to get into something more office based. “I did some computer courses and had been applying for five or six jobs a week – a large mixture of things but about 60 or 70 per cent office based – and getting nothing. “It knocks your confidence and makes you feel like doing nothing. My savings had run out by then and I was having to borrow money to pay the bills. “The idea of volunteering didn’t sit easily with me. It was a paid job I needed, but I agreed to meet with Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) for a chat. “I volunteered for just over six months when, finally, I was offered a job as a clerical officer at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. “I was reluctant to volunteer at the start but it has helped me I am sure and I would definitely recommend volunteering to others.” Gill Williamson, LCVS’s community transport business development officer, said: “Andy’s contribution made a real difference to Boston Community Transport and we’re so grateful to

“I doubt if I would have got the job without the volunteering experience and the reference Gill, from Boﬆon Community Transport, gave me.

him. It’s wonderful to know we have helped him in return and to see his volunteering serving as an effective springboard to the kind of paid employment he wanted.” LCVS supports charities and community groups to ﬁnd volunteers and has details of hundreds of available roles. LCVS helps match would-be volunteers with the role that suits their needs in terms of time, skills and interest. David Fannin, LCVS chief executive, said: “Volunteering is great for job seekers and students who want to update, develop or broaden their CV. “But of course its appeal is very much wider than that too. Volunteering is great for people who might otherwise become isolated – offering them structure, a social outlet and to do something meaningful. It’s great for people who have skills they want to share with a worthwhile cause and it’s a perfect opportunity to try out something you’ve never done before whether that be working in an ofﬁce or doing something more manual. Time and again we hear not only how valuable volunteering is to organisations but how it changes lives of individuals.” Volunteering roles currently available in Boston include opportunities to work with animals, children and older people and in everything from administration to gardening. An example of roles LCVS is helping to recruit to now include opportunities with the Specialist Young Witness Service to support young victims or witnesses or crime; St Botolphs Parish Church coffee shop to help staff it and reception work at the Len Medlock Voluntary Centre.

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

Peter’s Notes

t the time of writing this, to meet Simply Boston’s editorial deadline, the consultation for devolution of powers (and money) from Government to local authorities in Greater Lincolnshire was still live. By the time you read this we will have done our job and your consultation responses will be on the desk of the Secretary of State awaiting a decision. We have been told, in no uncertain terms, that your responses to the consultation will be a critical element in the final decision as to whether or not Greater Lincolnshire should have the benefit of devolved powers. Your views will also be considered by the House of Commons and the House of Lords. And that’s as it should be. It is only right that all residents have had a chance to have their say and those views are taken notice of. I recently attended a question-and-answer session about devolution on BBC Radio Lincolnshire with mid-morning show presenter Melvyn Prior. On the panel with me were Craig Leyland, the leader of East Lindsey District Council, Martin Hill, the leader of Lincolnshire County Council, and Ric Metcalf, City of Lincoln leader. We had a variety of interesting and searching questions fired at us. We are all agreed that the devolution deal will be good for Greater Lincolnshire, and I hope we were successful in persuading listeners likewise.

If the proposals get the go-ahead they will add up to the biggest shake-up of local government since reorganisation in 1974. In some regards this is even bigger – it will put powers which affect everyone in the hands of local councils acting for the beneﬁt of local people. Some of the new powers, funding and responsibilities requested would provide additional investment for housing and infrastructure. Under the deal an additional £450 million over the next 30 years (£15 million per year) for such investment would be provided. It could also help develop a better approach to skills training provision and criminal justice in the area. These responsibilities are on top of the services already provided by councils in Greater Lincolnshire, which would be unaffected. For now, it is out of our hands. Fingers crossed we get the decision from Government that we want to make life better throughout our area. v There were concerns that existing trade might suffer when the new Marston’s Inn and Tavern pub and restaurant was planned for Swineshead Road, near Old MacDonald’s Farm. But I have it on good authority from the licensed trade that The Chain Bridge has brought new trade for all in that area and all are beneﬁting from the new business being attracted. Below: BBC Radio Lincolnshire presenter Melvyn Prior makes a point which amuses. The devolution panel, from left, Cllrs Craig Leyland (ELDC), Peter Bedford (BBC), Martin Hill (LCC) and Ric Metcalf (CoL).

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lights that don’t exist, hotels next to rubbish dumps and cancelled transfers leaving people stranded are just some of the problems that are making people’s holidays a misery this summer, says Citizens Advice. With many families choosing to wait until later in the season to grab a trip away, Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire is sharing its top tips for travelling to help people avoid their dream holiday becoming a nightmare. The advice comes as new ﬁgures from the national charity reveal a rise in people seeking advice about holiday and travel matters. The Citizens Advice consumer service helped with 9,400 problems with package deals, ﬂights and travel insurance between April 2015 and March 2016, up 9% from

the previous year. Similarly there was an 8% increase in people seeking online help, with advice on solving holiday problems viewed 152,000 times over the same period, up from 141,000 the year before. Common holiday issues reported to the Citizens Advice included poor customer service, deals being misrepresented and breach of contract, where holiday ﬁrms promise one thing but deliver another. Issues around breach of contract showed the steepest rise, with 35% more problems reported in comparison to the year before. These included substandard accommodation, people being booked onto ﬂights that didn’t exist and tour operators swapping people’s holidays without offering them a chance to cancel.

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CITIZENS ADVICE TOP TIPS FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS Package holidays v Most holiday providers don’t provide a refund if you cancel. Take out travel insurance from the day you booked the deal. v Tour operators sometimes need to change your holiday before you go. If the change is signiﬁcant, you don’t have to accept and can ask for a full refund. v All ﬂights, transfers and

accommodation should be as described. If your beach hotel is in the middle of town, complain straight away to a rep. If no alternative is offered, use the tour operator’s complaints procedure to see if you’re entitled to compensation.

or a refund. v If your checked-in luggage is delayed, lost or damaged you may be able to claim on your travel insurance. You can claim compensation straight from the airline but they usually offer less ﬁnancial compensation.

Flights

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v If you booked a flight that departed from the EU, or arrived in the EU on a European airline, you may be able to claim compensation if your flight is delayed. What you’re entitled to depends on the length of the delay, length of the flight and the reason for the delay. v Wherever you’re flying, if your flight is cancelled, you are entitled to a replacement flight

v Cheap travel insurance can keep your initial costs down but often has high excess charges if you need to claim. Compare the full range of costs. v Make sure your travel insurance covers everything you want to do on holiday. Some policies exclude activities such as watersports or trekking. v Some policies won’t pay out in certain circumstances - like

having an accident while under the inﬂuence of alcohol. Read the small print before you buy.

If your travel company or airline goes bust v If your holiday company or airline goes bust but is a member of the Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (ATOL) then you should be able to get a refund if you haven’t travelled, or be able to ﬁnish your holiday without extra costs if you are already there. v There are limited options if it isn’t covered by ATOL but you could try getting money back from your credit or debit company if you paid by card and you’re not offered an alternative option. Or you could see if you’re covered by your travel insurance.

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Library news Adult Book Choice I See You By Clare Mackintosh

From the author of one of the most shared books between librarians last year comes a new chilling thriller for your autumn reads list. I See You follows Zoe Walker in a dark and claustrophobic thriller as a normal woman, who becomes trapped into a chilling race against time to save herself. Reserve your copy today.

Children’s Book Choice The Tale of Kitty in Boots By Beatrix Potter

The rediscovered title by Beatrix Potter is out this month marking the 150 year anniversary. Discover what is set to be another classic tale from one of Britain’s most treasured authors.

September Events in Boston COLOUR YOUR MOOD SESSIONS

Join us for adult colouring sessions on Wednesday afternoons. Meet new people and learn to relax with our free friendly sessions every Wednesday from 2.00 to 4.00pm. BRAIN BOOSTERS SESSIONS

Join us for adult brain boosting sessions on Monday afternoons. Meet new people and test your brain power with our free friendly sessions every Monday 2.00 – 4.00pm. DIGITAL SKILLS SESSIONS

Book in for one of our fortnightly digital skills sessions run in partnership with Halifax digital champions and develop your IT skills. Starting Friday 23rd September 1.00-4pm. MESSY MONDAY MORNINGS

Get hands on and messy with our crafty fun sessions specially for under 5s and their families. Mondays 10.30-11.30 am

To ﬁnd out more about any of these and our other events please contact the library 01522 782010 or pop in and us.

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

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Back-to-School

Making the First Day Easier

the street, just in case trafﬁc does not stop as required. • Your child should not move around on the bus. • If your child’s school bus has lap/shoulder seat belts, make sure your child uses one at all times when in the bus.

• If your child seems nervous, remind him or her that there are probably a lot of children who are uneasy about the first day of school. This may be at any age. Teachers know that children are nervous and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible. • Point out the positive aspects of starting Eating During the School Day school to create positive anticipation about • Studies show that children who eat the first day. Your child will see old friends and a nutritious breakfast function better. meet new ones. Refresh his or her positive They do better in school, and have better memories about previous years, when he or concentration and more energy. she may have returned home after the first • Most schools regularly send day with high spirits because of a canteen menus home and/ good time. or have them posted on • If it is a new school for your the school’s website. child, attend any available With this advance ine. sleep rout od go a h it h open days and take an information, you can Establis sociated w t sleep is as ent in school en ci ffi su opportunity to tour the plan on packing lunch In evem emic achi tes of lower acad as well as higher ra school before the first day. on the days when the , timal and college d tardiness. The op s nt an ce m is es • If you feel it is needed, main course is one absentee most adol sleep for e amount of years of age) is in th drive your child (or walk with your child prefers not (13 to 18 10 hours to 8 of e him or her) to school and pick to eat. rang per night. him or her up on the first day. • Many secondary schools and colleges have systems which allow you to pay for School Bus Safety meals through an online account. Your child • Children should always board and exit the will get a card to “swipe” at the register. This bus at locations that provide safe access to is a convenient way to handle school meal the bus or to the school building. accounts and stops lunch money being spent • Remind your child to wait for the bus to on anything else! stop before approaching it from the curb. • Make sure your child walks where he or she can see the bus driver (which means the Good Homework & Study Habits driver will be able to see him or her, too). • Create an environment that is conducive • Remind your child to look both ways to see to doing homework starting at a young age. that no other traffic is coming before crossing Children need a consistent work space in

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TERRIBLE TWO’S! There’s nothing more embarrassing than your toddler having a tantrum in the supermarket. It’s not easy being two. You want to be independent, but you can’t quite manage that zip; you want juice but mum says it’s teatime; you want to explain something but just don’t have the words yet. The result? A tantrum: screaming, crying, shouting, kicking, throwing things – and a very embarrassed mum if you’re out in public. Dealing with a tantrum The best way to deal with a tantrum is to stay calm and ignore it, which is obviously a lot easier to say than do, especially if you’re in a public place! Your toddler’s meltdown is a cry for attention, so if you can absolutely refuse to give any attention – including shouting or negotiating – then it will die down more quickly. Stay calm and carry on with what

you were doing – chatting to a friend, shopping or whatever – and check to make sure your little one is safe every couple of minutes. Never give in It’s really important never to give in to the demand that caused the tantrum as it will teach them that having a meltdown gets you what you want. That’s a recipe for more tantrums. It’s tempting in the supermarket to say ‘ok, ok, I’ll buy those sweets if you’ll just stop crying and screaming’ just to stop the embarrassment, but stand ﬁrm. You may think others are judging you for having a screaming toddler, but they are probably just relieved they’ve passed that stage or have left their kids at home. Most likely they’ll admire your refusal to give in. Once the tantrum is over When your child begins to calm down, talk to them in a low voice, but don’t

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try to pick them up (unless they are in danger) and reassure your child that they will be fine: “Naming the emotion can also help here. Say, ‘I know you’re angry/upset because X happened, but you’re okay, we’ll sort it out. Mummy is here’.” Don’t try negotiating or reasoning – there’s no point. And don’t punish them after a tantrum, either: move swiftly on and give them lots of positive attention as soon as it’s over, without referring to the tantrum. Give your toddler your full attention and talk to them warmly as if nothing has happened. If you can find ways to notice and reward good behaviour, your little one is more likely to stay calm for longer. How to avoid a tantrum The best way to deal with a tantrum is to avoid it in the first place – sometimes easier said than done. • Are they hungry or tired?

• Try not to rush them all the time, especially when trying to leave the house in the morning. • Are you saying ‘no’ a lot? Sometimes we have to say no (‘no TV now, it’s bedtime’) but check if you’re saying it as an automatic response to their requests because it makes your life easier. If there isn’t a good reason for saying no (‘can I do ﬁnger painting?’), ﬁnd ways to say yes sometimes. • Give them a choice within a choice. So, rather than saying ‘hold my hand when we’re crossing the road please’, say ‘would you like to hold my hand or the buggy?’ • Learn to spot your child’s triggers. Some children have tantrums when they feel anxious, if they’re worried you’re leaving without them, or if their coat zip isn’t quite pulled up to the right level. Deal with the underlying problem to avoid the tantrum.

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“Knowing that someone is always there gives me hope”

Samaritans offer 24 hour conﬁdential emotional support when our callers need it most.

Samaritans in Boston are a small group of volunteers supporting the local & national delivery of the service from the town centre branch by offering time to listen to callers when they most need it.

A Samaritans’ Role is important Can you listen to others: • Without trying to take control • Without giving advice • Without judging Do you want to: • Learn new skills • Improve skills you already have •

Offer support when it is most needed

A Samaritan’s training is free of charge We provide all the training and support you need to take on your role as a Samaritan volunteer If you’re interested, we hold information and selection days If you want more details, give us a call on 07531 312575, leave a message and we’ll get back to you and try to answer your questions.

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Riverside Training (Spalding) Ltd

Riverside Training provides specialist childcare training across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Rutland

o how does an independent training provider compare with the larger colleges in the area? ‘We are large enough to meet the training requirements of childcare providers,’ explained owner, Suzie Bulbeck, ‘yet we are small enough to care. We can be flexible in how we provide the training, tailoring it to individual needs.’ Clearly, this approach works as their learners achieve outstanding results. Last year, the pass rate across all of their courses was 95%. Riverside Training works closely with local schools and nurseries. They have a training centre in Red Lion Street, Spalding, but also offer bespoke in-house training. There has been a large demand from local childcare companies for this service and this is working successfully within childcare settings across Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Rutland and Cambridgeshire. Riverside Training offers QCF qualifications and Apprenticeships in Children and Young Peoples Workforce, including the new Early Years Educator suite of qualifications, Supporting Teaching &

Learning in Schools and management awards at centres throughout East Anglia and the Midlands. Many of their courses may attract local or national government funding . How can you be certain of the quality of training? Well, CACHE is the national awarding body for children and adult care. In December 2015 they carried out a Quality Assurance and Risk Assessment Inspection and awarded Riverside Training an excellent grade one. In addition to the quality of training, it’s the personal touch that makes Riverside Training so special and this is reflected in the many thank-you letters from individuals and organisations. ‘First-class training for staff.’ This is how Rachel Beresford of Munchkins Kindergarten Ltd spoke of Riverside Training. ‘I first used Riverside Training in 2006 as I needed to gain my Level 3 qualification to open my own day nursery. Suzie and her team supported me so well that I completed this within my time-frame ready for the opening of my nursery, said Rachel. ‘Munchkin’s Kindergarten Ltd has now been successfully

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Health & beauty

Shift the Holiday Excess

fter the summer of BBQs and Pimms we all start to think about getting back to healthy eating and ﬁtness. Here are our easy tips on how to make small changes in your life: Get rid of the leftovers. Whatever sweets and treats you have left get rid of them! Whether it’s giving them away, freezing them or just throwing them out. The last thing we all need it one more biscuit! Buddy Up. Having Take photos.. support from a Pictures are a great way to see friend, family physical changes, even if you don’t member, co-worker see them on the scales. Take a the at back and or working with photo of front, side start of your journey and a personal trainer then every 4 weeks. can provide that extra

support and accountability to get you going. Set goals that focus on the behaviour rather than the outcome. Instead of setting a goal of losing 5 lbs, set 3 small goals that will lead to the weight loss. For example, doing 3 exercise classes every week, bringing your lunch to work every day, and swapping out your evening snack for a bowl of fruit. Determine your ‘value to change.’ Take a moment to sit down and think about the real reasons this change is important to you and write those things down. When you’re feeling discouraged, which is inevitable for most of us, take a look at that list and remember why it’s important to you. Take it one step at a time. Although high motivation and energy is great, the key here is that you want it to last long-term, not just for a month. A diet that you can only follow for 2-3 weeks isn’t going to make a huge difference in the grand scheme of it all. Each

week pick 1 diet change and incorporate new ones in as you get comfortable with the last. For example, once you get into routine of having a healthy breakfast before leaving the house, then focus on bringing your lunch to work during the week. Attacking it all at once tends to get overwhelming and discouraging when you miss the mark.” Keep an eye on your progress. There are so many great self-monitoring devices, like scales and activity trackers, to keep you informed and accountable. Studies show that just weighing in regularly without any other changes can result in moderate weight loss. In addition, recording everything you eat, whether in an app or written down, can make you a bit more mindful of all the food choices you’re making and help keep your goals at the forefront.

Home Remedies for Luscious Locks Having healthy, shiny, and silky hair is a dream of every woman. Pollution, hair dyes, curlers and straighteners, blow dryers, over-exposure to sun are just some of the factors that take away your hair’s shine and moisture. But you can win this battle with store cupboard ingredients. Olive Oil Rich in vitamin E and antioxidants content present in olive oil help heal damaged hair by sealing the cuticle, with moisture. Olive oil can be used as a hot oil hair treatment to strengthen, add shine and restore moisture to very dry hair. • Put enough olive oil for the length of your hair in a cup or bowl and slightly warm it in a microwave. • Apply the warm oil thoroughly over your scalp and hair shafts. Massage your scalp gently for ﬁve to 10 minutes. Cover your hair with a warm towel and leave the oil on overnight, or at least for 30 tives.. minutes. Rinse and Alter naalso use then shampoo and You can , almond oil coconut r oil, jojoba condition. o

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Mayonnaise Mayonnaise is an excellent ingredient for treating dry hair at home. It contains lots of protein that will help make your hair soft and shiny. • Measure out one cup of full-fat mayonnaise. Apply a thick layer of it on slightly damp hair and scalp. • Massage the mayonnaise into your scalp and then work it through your hair to the ends. • Cover your hair and head with a plastic cap for about an hour. Rinse and then shampoo and condition.

Eggs Eggs are also very helpful for dry and damaged hair. A good source of protein and lecithin, eggs help strengthen and repair damaged and lifeless hair by adding moisture, shine, and texture to it. • Whip an egg white thoroughly along with two tablespoons of lukewarm water. • Apply the mixture to your damp hair and scalp and massage with your ﬁngertips in a circular motion for

15 minutes. Then shampoo your hair with cool water. Do this once or twice a week, depending on the condition of your hair.

Beer Beer works as an excellent hair conditioner. The protein in beer helps repair damaged hair cuticles and nourish hair follicles, which in turn makes your hair shiny and smooth. • Shampoo your hair as usual and then spray a small amount of beer onto your hair. Allow your hair to dry on its own. When it is dry, your hair will look smooth and shiny. • You can also spray beer onto your hair before blow drying or styling your hair. Note: The smell of beer will not remain on your hair if you let your hair dry naturally.

Bananas Bananas are another excellent ingredient for treating extremely dry and damaged hair. The high potassium and moisture content in bananas prevents split ends, and softens and improves the elasticity of your hair. • Mash one ripe or overripe banana and spread it thoroughly on your hair,

from the roots to the ends. Leave it on for up to an hour and then rinse your hair with lukewarm water. • Alternatively, mix one ripe or overripe banana, one tablespoon of almond oil and two tablespoons of honey. Apply this hair mask on your hair thoroughly. Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes and then rinse well with lukewarm water.

Vinegar Vinegar helps remove built-up residue left by shampoos and other products, which is one of the main causes of dry hair. Vinegar also helps restore the natural pH level of the scalp and prevents itching and dandruff, two common problems associated with dry hair. • Mix one-half cup of vinegar with one cup of water. Use the solution to rinse your hair after washing it. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes and then rinse it out well. This remedy should be used only once a week. Note: Along with regular vinegar, you can also use apple cider vinegar to treat dry hair.

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Food & drink

Tastes so good... Fresh berry Tarts Ingredients 175g (6oz) plain ﬂour Pinch of salt 1tbsp caster sugar 100g (3½ oz) chilled butter, cut into slivers 1 egg yolk, plus 2tbsp cold water For the ﬁlling: 16tbsp strawberry, raspberry or blueberry fruit conserve or jam (2 tbsp per tart) About 60g (2oz) fruit per tart: strawberries, raspberries or blueberries Crème fraîche, to serve Equipment: 8 x 10-12cm (4in) tart tins Greaseproof paper Baking beans

To make the pastry: Put the flour, salt and sugar in a food processor then add butter and pulse to a fine crumb. Add egg yolk and water and mix to a firm dough. Shape into a flat rectangle, then wrap in cling film and chill for 30 mins. Roll out pastry big enough to cut out five rounds easily, (3mm/¼in thick, or less). Cut out rounds just a little bigger than the tins. Line tins and trim edges. Knead trimmings and roll pastry again large enough to line three more tins. Prick pastry base and sides with a fork. Chill while oven heats up to gas mark 6 or 200°C. Line each pastry case with a square of greaseproof paper.

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In a large plan, heat 1 tbsp. of butter (or oil if you prefer) and then crush the garlic cloves and add to the pan. Do this on a low heat for roughly 3 minutes until the garlic has softened. Then, add the chopped tomatoes and the canned tomatoes. Once you have done this, add the sugar, stock and seasoning. Turn up the heat and bring the soup mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down then take off the heat. With a stick blender, whizz the whole mixture together. Add half the sour cream and continue to use to stick blender. Make sure to taste as you go to adjust the seasoning or alternatively add more sugar if you prefer. When it is all blended, serve the soup into bowls.

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Put in baking beans. Bake blind, on a shelf near the bottom of the oven, for 10 mins. Take out beans and paper and return to oven for 5 mins. Spread 2 tbsp of conserve in each tart. Return tarts to the oven for 15 mins. Cool in tins, then on a wire rack. When ready to serve, cut strawberries into wedges and arrange on top, or spoon on raspberries or blueberries. Dredge with icing sugar. Serve with crème fraîche.

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INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. butter 2 garlic cloves 3 x 400g cans plum tomatoes 500ml vegetable stock 5 soft sun dried tomatoes in oil 1tsp. sugar 125g pot fresh basil pesto 142ml pot soured cream

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The word Teppanyaki is derive from teppan meaning iron plate and yaki meaning grilled. This is unique art of cook ing sit around our teppan hot plate and watch as our chefs skill fully cook your food in front of you, using chef skills juggling, ﬂipp ing and dash of ﬁre. Your meal is prepared and cooked before your very eyes. Sushi is a type of food prep aration originating in Japa n, consisting of cooked vinegared rice combined with other ingredients such as raw seafood, vegetables and sometimes tropical fruits. You can now enjoy the food show in Spalding at our newest resta urant KATANA, located in Double Street.

INGREDIENTS 250g Chocolate Digestive Biscuits 200g milk chocolate 100g butter 3tbsp Golden syrup 225g Maltesers

Break the biscuits in a bowl until they are small crumbs and place this to one side. In a separate bowl over a pan of boiling water, melt the chocolate and the butter. When they have become soft add the golden syrup and mix together. Once it is completely melted, remove the bowl from the stove and add the biscuit crumbs. Once this is entirely mixed together with a wooden spoon, add in the Maltesers and mix it together again. Place the mixture into a tin lined with baking paper (so it doesn’t get stuck), place the tin in the fridge. After half an hour take the tin out cut the mixture into square (sizes of your choice) and serve!

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Let’s get digital! Digital Tax Accounts One feature of the new system is digital tax accounts – both personal and business. Every individual and small business has had access to a digital tax account since April 2016. To access your personal tax account go to https://www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account You can use your personal tax account to: • check your Income tax estimate and tax code • fill in, send and view a personal tax return • claim a tax refund • check and manage your tax credits • check your State Pension • track tax forms that you’ve submitted online • check or update your Marriage Allowance • tell HMRC about a change of address • check or update benefits you get from work, e.g. company car details and medical insurance Many individuals who are currently required to complete a tax return will no longer need to do so and will instead update their digital tax account.

By 2020 the Government have pledged to make tax administration digital with HMRC interacting digitally with all taxpayers

Quarterly Reporting HMRC’s current schedule suggests that from April 2018, businesses, including everyone who is self-employed and those letting out property, will have to update HMRC at least quarterly. This change is likely to require significant adjustments to the internal accounting systems and procedures of many businesses. With approximately 20 months to go, there are still many questions which remain unanswered: • Will quarterly tax payments follow on from quarterly reporting? • What type of data will be reported quarterly? • When will a business’s accountant be given access to a client’s digital tax account? • Will free software be available for smaller businesses and those with less complex tax affairs? • What penalties will be imposed for late quarterly reporting or for inaccurate reports?

At Duncan & Toplis we are monitoring these developments closely to ensure that our clients are kept up to date with HMRC’s digital strategy.

For help and advice in preparing your business for the changes please call Matt Herd on 01205 310250 or email matt.herd@duntop.co.uk

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Finance

Wallet Workout

o grab your purse or wallet. You need it next to you during the ﬁve minutes it’ll take you to read this. However, it should be lucrative. Our wallets are a treasure trove of ﬁnancial information. One of my party tricks is to take a look at someone’s and save them £100s in minutes – and now I want to do it for you. This is my wallet workout, a self-inspection of contents to save you cash.

PULL OUT YOUR DEBIT CARD – DO YOU HAVE A WINNER? A debit card reveals where you bank; and mistakes there are a plenty. Do you pay a monthly fee? If so, work out its annual cost (£15/month = £180) and then ask yourself if the ‘extras’ the bank gives are worth this. If not, cancel it. Plus, if you were ﬂogged it or told you had to have it, you may be able to reclaim all packaged bank account fees (see www. mse.me/reclaimpackagefees). Does your bank make you happy? If not, then www.FirstDirect.com is worth considering switching to. It’s a fee-free account (as long as you pay in £1,000 a month), pays switchers £100 and has a linked 6% savings account. It’s won every service poll I’ve ever done, with 92% of its customers rating it ‘great’. Or www. Co-operativeBank.co.uk is giving £150, plus up to £5.50 if you qualify for its Everyday Rewards scheme, and 70% of its customers rate it ‘great’. Are you overdrawn? Debit cards can be debt cards too, and sometimes costlier than credit. For small overdrafts, you can switch again to www.FirstDirect.com which gives a £250 0% overdraft, and the £100 switch bonus will help clear some of it. Or the www.Nationwide.co.uk

FlexDirect gives a 0% overdraft for the ﬁrst 12 months. For larger amounts, you can use special 0% credit cards to clear it see www.mse.me/moneytransfers Do you have savings? If so, use your bank account to max the interest, as some now pay by far the highest interest on savings. The top picks are www.Santander.co.uk’s 123, which pays 3% on up to £20,000 and www.LloydsBank.com’s ClubLloyds, which pays 4% on £4,000-£5,000. There’s also the www.Tsb.co.uk Classic Plus, which pays 5% on up to £2,000, plus up to £5-a-month cashback on contactless purchases.

PULL OUT YOUR PHOTO DRIVING LICENCE – IS IT VALID? A whopping 2.2 million licences have a picture that’s out of date. To check yours, look at section 4b on your photocard licence, it’ll show the expiry date. If you don’t and it’s expired, you risk a ﬁne of up to £1,000. You can renew it online at www. gov.uk/renew-driving-licence or at the post ofﬁce.

3. GOT A CREDIT CARD(S) THAT YOU PAY INTEREST ON? STOP It’s possible to save £100s or even £1,000s a year by getting a 0% balance transfer credit card – that’s where the new card pays off debt on old cards for you, so you owe it instead, but at 0%. This means more of your repayments clear the actual debt rather than just paying the interest, making you debtfree quicker. There’s up to 40 months 0% available with a fee, or 24 months 0% fee-free. My full best balance transfers guide at www. moneysavingexpert.com/bts includes a free eligibility calculator which gives card-by-card odds of which you’re most likely to get – so you can home in on your winner.

Not got a credit card? your’e less protected! Pay using a credit card and you get extra protection under the ‘Section 75 law’ – which means buy something costing between £100 and £30,000 on a credit card, and pay for any of it (even 1p) on it, and the card ﬁrm’s jointly liable with the retailer for the entire amount.

This get-out-of-jail-free card is hugely powerful if the retailer goes bust or won’t play fair, as Michelle found. She tweeted: “Successful Section 75 credit card claim, refunded £125 for nondelivery of phone order, used template on your website, thanks.”

PS: If you’ve been burnt with credit cards in the past, or have little ﬁnancial discipline, then ignore this point. Better safe than sorry.

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GOT A CREDIT CARD AND ALWAYS REPAY IN FULL? MAKE IT PAY YOU Every time you use a card, the retailer pays the card ﬁrm a transaction fee. With a cashback card, you effectively get this put back in your pocket. As new regulations have cut these fees recently, cashback’s been cut too, yet Amex cards are mostly exempted, so still pay a good whack. The fee-free www.AmericanExpress. com Everyday pays 5% cashback (max £100) for the ﬁrst three months, then tiered up to 1.25% after. The best non-Amex is http://money.asda.com Mastercard which pays 0.5% cashback (1% in Asda). As Anna tweeted me: “@MartinSLewis Glad I read about Amex cashback card: I’ll get over £200 paid.” Yet only do this if you’ll set up a direct debit to repay IN FULL each month or you’ll pay 22.9% (Amex) or 18.9% (Asda) rep APR interest, which more than wipes the cashback gain.

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Motoring

Fiat Tipo

All things considered... the all-new Fiat Tipo is mediocre to drive and its cabin quality isn’t the best. But it does look good; it has bags of room; it’s comfortable and it comes loaded with kit. So even though 2016’s Fiat Tipo has a few negative points, it still represents good value for money.

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Driven: Turin, Italy

have a soft spot for Fiat. Okay, I’m mean to be objective – but you always remember your first car, right? And mine was a Fiat Panda. There’s no logic involved here – it’s pure emotion – and so, for me, the Fiat brand is synonymous with 1988 and my glorious first days of true motoring independence. The same year I got that Panda, a new Fiat was unleashed – the Tipo. The five-door hatch was boxy but appealed to the media and the masses, winning the European Car of the Year award in 1989. Sadly, the adoration didn’t last and the Fiat Tipo went to the great scrapyard in the sky when it was replaced by the Fiat Bravo and Brava in ‘95. But Fiat may well have been listening to The Stone Roses at some point – particularly the track ‘I Am The Resurrection’. This title must have become stuck somewhere in the spirit of Fiat because here we are today with a brand new Fiat Tipo for 2016. Yes, the car is back from the dead and aims to replicate the early success of the former model. If truth be told, the Fiat Tipo is no stranger to being brought back to life – the moniker was first seen on cars over 100 years ago. And in 2016, Fiat is determined to keep the name going again by going down the Daciaesque value-for-money route. The Italian auto-maker is blunt about its intentions: the all-new Fiat Tipo is a car without frills and, even though it’s more or less emulating Dacia’s marketing strategy, its real competitor is the likes of the Skoda Rapid Spaceback. Now, I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the all-new Fiat Tipo is, in my opinion, better looking than the Czech-made car. This is due to its elegant nose design, and neater overall shape. The Fiat Tipo’s price begins from a remarkably low £12,995 on the road, which is bound to shake up the British motoring market. The fresh Fiat Tipo is hitting our shores in September in fivedoor hatchback and ‘Station Wagon’ (estate) guises. The body forms are indistinguishable from the rear doors forward and the outside 26 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

PROS ‘N’ CONS ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠ of the Tipo really doesn’t ooze ‘budget’ by any means. It’s only when you step inside that the ‘no frills’ element kicks-in. Some of the all-new Fiat Tipo’s switchgear is from the Fiat 500 range’s parts bin – as is the steering wheel. These components of the car feel good to the touch – it’s the plastics at knee-height on the doors and the dash that give the game away. The synthetic material is so cheap that it sounds hollow and scratches if you run your fingernails lightly over it. But, as with many things in life, there’s light and shade – and the Fiat Tipo’s factory-fitted kit tips the car back into the good books. All 2016 Fiat Tipo models receive six airbags, electric windows, DAB digital radio, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. We tested the flagship ‘High’ trim version (equivalent to Fiat’s ‘Lounge’ spec) of the Fiat Tipo hatchback at its launch in Turin. Equipment at this level includes sat-nav with TomTom LIVE services, climate control, a rear view camera and 17-inch alloy wheels - pushing the price-tag up to £17,995. The car we drove came with Fiat’s well-known 120hp 1.6-litre Multijet II diesel power unit - but the range also offers the choice of a 1.3-litre oil-burner and 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol engines. Behind the wheel, it’s evident that the all-new Fiat Tipo has been put together so that it delivers comfort over everything else. Turin’s pot-hole ridden roads were a walkin-the-park for the Tipo hatchback – its soft suspension enabling the car to sail over them without any discomposure in the cabin. Point the all-new Fiat Tipo’s nose into a corner rapidly, though, and body roll is perceptible. The well-weighted steering helps to make up for this slightly, but it still doesn’t make you feel as connected with the tarmac as you’d First Drive Review by Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Twitter: @carwriteups

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FAST FACTS Max speed: 124 mph 0-62 mph: 9.8 secs Combined mpg: 76.3 Engine layout: 1.6-litre 4cyl diesel ➠ Max. power (bhp): 120 ➠ CO2: 98 g/km ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠

Price: £17,995 like to be. From a power point of view, the all-new Fiat Tipo’s 1.6-litre oil-burning unit is nothing exceptional, but the car’s six-speed manual transmission impresses with its positive-shift action. In lower gears lag is obvious and, while it’s a quiet cruiser, things become rowdy from 3,000rpm onwards. It tugs well, though, once that rev range is reached and is swift enough for the class of car. Its carbon dioxide emissions of 98g/km are just below the Skoda Rapid Spaceback, which in 1.6 TDI CR 115 SE Tech guise emits 99g/km of CO2. Pricing is similar - the Skoda being just £675 cheaper at £17,320. The all-new Fiat Tipo gets things right again when it comes to room. It’s even lengthier than a far more expensive Volkswagen Golf, so legroom is bountiful for rear seat occupants. The slanting rooﬂine cuts into head space a little at the back, but this will only concern passengers over 6ft tall. The hatchback’s loadarea is seriously decent, too - class leadingly so at 440 litres. In real-world terms, that’s more than enough space for the weekly shop and a couple of toddlers’ buggies.

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Items For Sale WALL UNIT Excellent Condition £99.00 Tel: 01775 248936

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FIAMMA CARAVANSTORE 8ft as new only used once £100 no offers John Perry Spalding area 07956296968

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GARDEN SET HANDMADE 2 chairs with centre consul and small table £35.00 01775 766 180

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September 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 & 11.30am12.30am. 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

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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, 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 Companions Boston and District, POP-IN, Pensioners Hall behind Marks and Spencer, T: Jenny 01205 280717 or Alan 01205 871465 6.15pm Line Dancing – Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 6.30pm – 7.30pm Weight Watchers, Community Church Hall, Fishtoft 6.30pm – 8.30pm - Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 6.45pm to 8.15pm Yoga & Yoga Nidra at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing. com 7.00 - 8.30pm, Tai Chi, Boston Grammar School, Rowley Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 7.00pm to 9.00pm SOLO Classical Guitar Ensemble, (monthly), 6 Market Street, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7SF. T: 01205 355656 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 7.15pm – 10.00pm Amber Hill W.I. 2nd Thursday of every month. Held at “The Loft”Hubberts Bridge Community Centre. T: Cindy 01205 367890 7.15pm - Fitness Fusion Class – Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 7.30 - 8.15 pm: BurleX Fitness, T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com 8.15 - 9.00 pm: Zumba, T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www. ajdance.com

❖ FRIDAY

Market Day – Louth, Alford and Sleaford 9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 10.00am - 2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt, Boston www. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk, T: 01205 280276 10.00am-1.00pm - New Horizons – for people with mental health problems. Methodist Church, St Leonards Drive, Chapel St Leonards. T: 07901 611256 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk - Boston Sports and Social Club Fishtoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton Parish Hall 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane Old Leake T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1.30pm – 3.30pm - Line-dancing, The Ridlington Rooms 4.30pm - 9.00pm: Belly Dancing and Musical Theatre Classes, T: 01205 352104. W: www.ajdance.com 6.00pm Pilates, The Old School, Boston Control Studio, The Old School, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU. T: Sharon 07736 068656 7.00pm – 8.30pm Belly Dance

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Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.00pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Mordern Jive, Cha Cha, Merengue. Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128 7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre, T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.15pm Dance Party – Every last Friday of the month, 7pm beginners Salsa Lesson, Advanced Salsa lesson. 8.30pm party starts, non-dancers welcome, Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. T: 07737 064128 7.30pm – 10.00pm, Wrangle Youth Club, Wrangle Youth Centre (PE22 9DL). T: Jayne 07751 051862 or Jason 07943 512636 7.30pm, Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park Avenue, Sutterton. T: 01205 460459

❖ SATURDAY

9.00am - 5.30pm: Children’s Dance Classes, T: 01205 352104. W: www. ajdance.com Wedding First Dance Classes - Times to be arranged. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737064128 10.00am – 11.00am Footie Tots, 18 months to 5 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www. cmssports.co.uk 10.00am – 11.30am Soccer Club, 5 to 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk 10.00am - 4.00pm Felting. Felting demonstrations & workshops. Antons Gowt, Boston. W: www.thedesignstudio. vpweb.co.uk. T: 01205 280276. Every first Saturday in the month. 10.30am to 11.30am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing. com 10.30am – 11.30am Go-Ride Cycling for 4 - 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Rosebery Avenue, Boston, T: 07507 291912, W: www.bostonwheelerscc.org. uk/goride.htm Roller Disco every other Saturday starts 11th June, Peter Paine Sports Centre, 6pm - 8.30pm, T: 07501128832 6.30pm – 11.30pm Line Dancing, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 366810 7.30pm till late Dance Party - Every third Saturday of the month. The Witham Tavern, Boston. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome, dancers and non-dancers. Food available. T: 07737 064128

❖ SUNDAY

Fitness Shred Class – Mixture of training level 1, Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 2.00pm Sarber Dog Training, Antons Gowt. T: Nicki 01205 480869 6pm Sunday Sound Bathing & relaxation every month at Boston Body Hub call Debbie on 01205 837172 6.30pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Rueda. Upstairs at the White Hart Hotel. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128 2pm Country Music Concert – once a month, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane, Please call for dates. Tel 01205 870 983 or 01205 363 757

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