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Welcome

to the April issue This feels very strange for me to be saying but this will be my last welcome for a few months as I am due to have a few months off on maternity leave. I know I am leaving the magazine in the very capable hands of Vicky, however this has been my baby for over 7 years and will be difficult to not live and breathe all things Simply for a few months!

I have definitely planned things right with a summer baby, so I am looking forward to some time off in the sunshine. This issue is one of my favourites of the year as it is full of excitement for the summer months, with the warm weather teasing us and the clocks going forward it won’t be long until we are relegating boots to the back of the wardrobe and pulling out the flip flops.

So, I will be back later in the year to update you on my news and will be back working from the Autumn. Have a great summer!

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Aside from Mother’s Day, my favourite day of March falls on the last Sunday when the clocks go forward. Lighter evenings, Spring weather and the distinct feeling that Summer is on its way! And then it’s into April and Easter and all the fun associated with it. Spring is definitely my favourite season! Within the issue Spring is very much in the air with articles on Easter, gardening and days out. We also consider what to do with our furry friends when going on holiday and where to start if you are able to rehome an animal who is looking for their forever home.

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Holbeach town band music cafe On Saturday 11th April between 1pm and 3pm, Holbeach Town Band will open its doors to the general public as they host their first Music Café. Everyone is welcome whether you’re 7 or 70, an accomplished player or beginner, even if you fancy just popping along for a biscuit and a brew.

The Band have regular Open Days, but this will be their very first Music Café. Band Chairman, Yvonne Butter, commented “You meet so many great people in the brass band world and have a tremendous amount of fun along the way. Pop along on Saturday 11th April and see for yourself.”

The Music Café will start at 1pm at the W.I. Hall in Holbeach and there will be a chance to meet members of the Holbeach Town Band and the Holbeach Victoria Training Band and see them perform. Players will give demonstrations of their instruments throughout the afternoon and it wouldn’t be a music café without giving you the chance to grab a cuppa and a cake (or two!). The band also provide our members with an instrument, so you may even end up taking one home with you!

New council tax scheme Too much month left at the end of your money? Why not make it easier on yourself and spread the load.A new campaign to help South Holland residents manage their Council Tax payments with ease is being launched.

The council want to do all they can to help and that’s why they are giving you the option to spread your instalments over 12 monthly payments instead of 10. Making the switch could see your monthly outgoings substantially reduced and will put your Council Tax payments in line with other bills – such as your gas, electricity and TV licence.

For residents who live in band A or B properties, the scheme could reduce monthly payments between £16 and £19, while for band C homes the reduction could be £21 or more. Cllr Gary Porter, leader of South Holland District Council, said: “We understand that not everyone likes paying their Council Tax over 10 months. So we want to give them the chance to do it over 12.

For full details about the scheme or to sign up email 12not10@sholland.gov.uk

Animal Management student jets off for an Internship in Italy.

Ex-HND in Animal Management student Rosie Drew from Spalding has been offered an Internship to work with hummingbirds and exotics such as flamingos in Northern Italy.

Rosie studied with New College Stamford since leaving school and once finishing her studies pursued her passion for animals by becoming an Animal Care Technician at the College. With over 150 different animals in our Animal Care department Rosie was able to experience caring for a huge range of species.

She said “When I applied for the role in Italy they told me that my CV was brilliant and they couldn’t wait to transfer my knowledge.

My employer recognised my broad range of experience with animals and that is thanks to the colleges excellent resources – others don’t

have such a range of species on site."

From receiving her first breeding incubator at only 11 years old, Rosie has always been keen to care for animals but didn’t realise she could have a career out of something she loved! Now she has just that.

Vocational training in impressive facilities provides students with the real skills they need to progress into their dream jobs, allowing them to reach their potential whilst learning about something they love, just like Rosie did.

If you love animals and this sounds like something you would be interested in find out more information about the courses at our open evening on Thursday 26th February, visit www.stamford.ac.uk or call 01780 484 311.

Queensgate plants a forest for Peterborough Queensgate Shopping Centre was thrilled to be supporting the Forest for Peterborough by attending its tree planting day on Wednesday 25 February.

Volunteers from the Queensgate management team donned their wellington boots and gardening gloves to help Forest for Peterborough with its ambitious plans to plant one tree for every person living in Peterborough by 2030, in order to create spaces for people and wildlife to flourish.

The initiative, developed by the charity Peterborough Environment City Trust, aims to create a network of wooded areas to improve Peterborough’s green spaces and air quality, as well as ensuring the city is prepared

for the anticipated new homes to be built over the next six years. Trees are distributed across the city, in areas such as parks, playing fields, farms, and rural green spaces.

Queensgate’s Environmental Manager, Carol Wakelin, will be heading up the team of volunteers.

Throughout the day, the group will plant around 200 saplings which will be nurtured for 15 years, at which time they will be fully established.

Carol commented: “The team and I are really excited for the tree planting day; we’re all ready to join in and make a difference to the local area. By planting these trees and supporting Forest for Peterborough, we are making sure our city doesn’t

lose vital green areas which are so important for both the environment and the people that live here.”

Simon Belham, Forest for Peterborough’s Project Officer, said: “We are delighted that the Queensgate team has given their support to the Forest for Peterborough Project by joining one of our planting days. This day will help to improve the natural learning area at the East of England Showground for school children. Queensgate’s assistance will make a vital difference to the environmental landscape of the city and its surrounding areas, and will move us one step closer to our goal of planting 180,000 trees by 2030.”

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Thorpe Hall – your local fundraisers Kirsty Clipston is the fundraiser working with supporters from across south Lincolnshire to raise money for Thorpe Hall Hospice.

Kirsty is one of a team of fundraisers working at the Sue Ryder hospice to help raise the £6 million needed to build the hospice’s new in patient unit.

She has special responsibility for looking after people raising money for Thorpe Hall in Spalding and the surrounding villages – a key area of support.

Kirsty said: “The people in this area have historically been incredibly generous with their time, efforts and money. We’ve had people biking the length of the country, swimming lakes, shaving their heads, dressing down, baking – you name it they’ve done it!

“My job is to support all those people to

make sure they have everything they need to raise as much money as possible for our appeal.”

Kirsty, a mum of three, is no stranger to the area – in fact, she’s Stamford born and bred. The former Casterton Community College (now Business Enterprise College) pupil, Kirsty worked at the town’s branch of estate agents Bairstow Eves for a number of years.

She said: “A good friend works at Thorpe Hall and has always spoken about the great work done at the hospice. Another friend’s mum was cared for at Thorpe Hall and she

always says Thorpe Hall gave her her mum back for those precious final days. My husband running the London Marathon to raise money for Sue Ryder was the spur that finally made me get involved.

I wanted to make a difference too.”

If you’re interesting in holding an event to raise money for Thorpe Hall Hospice, joining in a Sue Ryder challenge, volunteering or just finding out more about how you can get involved do get in touch with Kirsty.

Call 01733 225994 or email Kirsty.clipston@ sueryder.org

Cowbit St Mary Church wins Heritage Lottery Fund support Cowbit St Mary’s has received £8,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project to conserve and communicate the heritage of the 14th Century Cowbit St Mary and its clock. The project, led by volunteers from the local community, will repair and improve the clock in the church tower and communicate the heritage of the church to the local community. The work will start very soon and the project will be completed by the end of 2015.

The grant will allow vital repairs to be carried out to the clock and belfry floor. It will enable new and existing volunteers to undertake research visits to relevant projects, exhibitions and institutions and to work with the National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS) and local school children to develop church trails. This learning will be shared with a wider audience via a display and workshop. A clock commemoration event is planned at the end of the project.

The official project launch will be held at Cowbit St Mary on Saturday the 11th April starting at 14:30. There will be an opportunity to meet and share memories of Cowbit and the church. The highlight of the afternoon will be a talk by Darlah and Steve Thomas on the famous manufacturer of the clock (J

B Joyce of Whitchurch, Shropshire).

The Grade I listed Cowbit Saint Mary's, founded by the Prior of Spalding in 1384, is an important local landmark at the centre of the fenland village of Cowbit. Since the opening of the much needed A16 bypass, the last pub in Cowbit, dating back to the 1500s, has been lost to arson and visitors to the village have greatly reduced. Despite a strong campaign from the villagers, the pub site will now be developed for housing. The clock project is planned as the first of many initiatives to help revive the village, the quality of life for residents and to communicate the Cowbit heritage before it is lost to future generations.

Commenting on the award, Dr Shirley Pugh said: “We are thrilled to have received the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and are confident the project will ensure the long term future of the clock and help attract visitors back to this historic landmark.

Vanessa Harbar, Head of HLF East Midlands, said: “The historic St Mary’s Church is the focal point of the Cowbit community and an important local Lincolnshire landmark. The Heritage Lottery Fund’s investment to restore its clock and belfry floor is a vital first step in reviving interest in the church and strengthening the sense of community within the village.

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No zero food hygiene ratings Great news for food lovers in South Holland – there are currently no takeaways or restaurants in the district with the lowestranked Food Hygiene rating.

Following inspections, two Long Sutton eateries which previously had a zero ranking (urgent improvement necessary) have seen their ratings boosted.

Food Hygiene ratings tell you about the hygiene standards in restaurants and are usually displayed on green and black stickers at the premises – the higher the score, the better the food hygiene procedures.

Within South Holland there are currently (as of 5/02/15) 625 Food Premises that have been rated.

Of the premises:299 are rated 5 (increase of 18 since Nov14) 176 are rated 4 (drop of 7 since Nov 14)) 125 are rated 3 (no change since Nov 14) 12 are rated 2 (drop of 1 since Nov 14) 13 are rated 1 (drop of 2 since Nov 14) 0 are rated 0 (drop of 1 since Nov 14) (NB not all premises are required to be rated under the national rating scheme).

For more information about Food Hygiene ratings or to check the rankings of local business visit www.ratings.food.gov.uk.

Carpentry students build shelter for WW2 Veteran's mobility scooter Construction students studying Carpentry, Electrical Installation and Bricklaying have recently been working together to complete a Community Project for a WW2 veteran in Stamford.

Their remit was to design and build a shed for a Mr Rudkin who resides local to the College campus in Stamford. The shed is to house his mobility scooter securely overnight in a space directly beneath his first floor flat.

Three students from the College’s popular Carpentry and Joinery course – James Breakall, Patrick Mills and Kieran Young, felt confident to take on the challenge and have built the shelter from scratch with help from their tutor Tom Conway. An excellent example of the skills being demonstrated by the Carpentry students.

Support from the College’s Electrical

Installation students also means the shed will have an electrical supply fitted in order that the scooter can be charged up each night, and a firm ground, once Bricklaying students have also concreted slabs for the shed to sit on.

Face of Rooke’s Calendar raises £768 for Wood Green, The Animals Charity Rooke’s Pet Products, based in Spalding, today handed over a cheque for £768 to Wood Green, The Animals Charity from the sale of their 2015 Face of Rooke’s Calendar.

The Face of Rooke’s competition, a popular annual event, sees customers enter photos of their gorgeous pets in the hope of winning the highly desired title and discount card.

This year, the 13 finalists became the stars of a calendar which was sold in aid of the Charity.

Jason Rooke, Managing Director at Rooke’s said, “We’ve been blown away by the popularity of the calendar and support for Wood Green, The Animals Charity. These things are tricky to plan for; you never know how many you will sell.

But the results speak for themselves and it’s great to support such a worthy cause” The Calendars have been on sale in Rooke’s Spalding store, Wood Green’s charity shop in the town centre as well as at their 6 | www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING

Headquarters in Godmanchester, with a £1 from each purchase being donated to the Charity.

As one of the leading animal welfare organisations in the UK, Wood Green The Animals Charity has been in operation since 1924, helping animals of all shapes and sizes to find their loving forever home.

Katja Jones, Corperate Relations Fundraising Officer says, “All animals deserve a happy life. At Wood Green, The Animals Charity, we take in unwanted and lost animals, provide shelter and care and find them secure and loving homes.

This work cannot be carried out without the aid of our donors and volunteers. It is wonderful to see the support offered through the sale of this calendar and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has purchased one.”

Plans are underway for the return of Face of Rooke’s 2015 later this Spring, with the 2016 charity calendar following in the Autumn.

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Over 200 tonnes of rubbish cleared Over 200 tonnes of rubbish – the equivalent of 30 adult Elephants - has been cleaned up across the district as part of our Pride in South Holland campaign.

Litter and fly-tipping which blighted alleyways, footpaths, roadsides and verges has been blitzed by our dedicated street sweeping team in recent weeks.

They’ve retrieved a variety of items including car tyres, bags full of rubbish and even a bath!

Earlier this year we announced that a new street sweeping machine had joined our ranks and along with our two permanent vehicles aimed to ensure that as many small towns and villages are cleaned as possible.

So far the teams have travelled all over South Holland clearing litter from Crowland, Cowbit, Deeping St Nicholas, Donington, Holbeach, Surfleet, Sutton Bridge and Long Sutton as well as heading along the A16 and A17 to clean up roundabouts and traffic islands. They will continue to scour the district over the coming weeks.

Last week community payback teams tidied areas in Spalding including Low

Road, Queens Road and the Enterprise Way Industrial estate.

Cllr Roger Gambba Jones, portfolio holder for waste management, said: “The Pride in South Holland campaign has made a positive and noticeable impact across the district.

“We are also working hard to prevent fly-tipping and littering. Our environmental enforcement officer has been very busy familiarising himself and dealing with our hotspots and the number of reported flytipping incidents in December was half what we expected.”

The Pride in South Holland campaign was launched last year, to target eyesore sites across the district and has already made a big difference.

With the former Bull and Monkie pub in Spalding cleaned up, other sites are now being actively targeted.

Over the coming weeks, as the weather improves, the campaign will also see play equipment across the district repainted.

To report an incident of fly-tipping in South Holland call 01775 761161 or visit www.sholland.gov.uk/doitonline

Council Tax cut again Another cut to the district council share of the Council Tax bill was unanimously agreed by South Holland District Councillors last night.

This is the fourth year in a row that South Holland councillors have agreed to reduce their portion of the Council tax bill and continues their pledge to protect hard working people and the services they rely on across the district.

South Holland District Council is one of only half a dozen councils in the country to deliver year-on-year reductions in Council Tax, which when added to the freeze introduced in 2010 means a real terms cut for South Holland residents of 16% over the last five years.

"Our commitment to easing the burden on hard working people is stronger than ever, despite the challenging financial climate with constant pressure to make cuts," said council leader Cllr Gary Porter, who points to a number of key savings being made.

"Back in 2010 we created a company to deliver greater efficiency of some back office services. The joint initiative with East Lindsey District Council saved a combined £10 million at the end of its fourth year.

“Add to this the £550k we are saving every year by sharing senior management with Breckland Council and you can see how our careful financial management means we are able to retain services such as the weekly refuse collection our residents value so much, and still cut our share of the Council Tax for the fourth year in row."

The council has also just launched ‘12not10’, a new scheme aimed at reducing people’s monthly outgoings by allowing them to request Council Tax instalment payments over 12 months instead of 10.

“We will not waiver in our commitment to give hard working people in South Holland the best deal possible," added Cllr Porter.

"Our budget and the efficiency savings we are making means next year South Holland Council is able to keep providing the wide range of services our residents so rightly demand."

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What’s on at

Springfields Events & Conference Centre Antique, Collectors & Vintage Fair Sunday 29 March 2015 Doors open: 10:00am to 4:30pm. Assistance dogs only Admission: £2 adults, under 16s free Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: Peter & Polly Trapmore: 07752 625043 Email: ptrapmore@yahoo.com Web site: www.springfieldsfair.co.uk FREE Parking Spalding Model Tractor Show Sunday 5 April 2015 (Easter Sunday) Doors open – 10.00am to 4.00pm. Assistance dogs only Entrance fee - £4 adults, under 16s free Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: Colin Boor: 07710 321471 Email: colinboor@btconnect.com Web site: www.spaldingmodeltractor.com FREE Parking Toy Collectors Fair Sunday 12 April 2015 Doors open - 10:00am to 3:00pm. Assistance dogs only Entrance fee - £2.50 adults, £2 concessions, first child £1.50 Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: Julie & John Webb: 01522 523281 Email: jandjfairs@hotmail.co.uk Web site: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com FREE Parking

Spring Flower & Gardening Show Saturday 18/Sunday 19 April 2015 Daffodil competitions and displays; flower & plant sales; general gardening & trade stands; mobile blacksmith display.

Doors open – 10.00am to 4.00pm. Assistance dogs only Entrance fee - £1 adults, under 16s free Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: Springfields Horticultural Society: 01775 724843 or Lincolnshire Daffodil Society: 01526 888229 Email: admin@springfields.net or info@LincsDaffodil.co.uk Web site: www.springfieldsevents.co.uk or www.lincsdaffodil.co.uk FREE Parking Model Engineering Show Saturday 25/Sunday 26 April 2015 Doors open – Saturday: 9.30am to 5.30pm: Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm. Assistance dogs only Entrance fee - £6 Adults; £5 Concessions; £2 Under 16s; Free Under 5s Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: David Webster: 07443 524260 Email: spaldingshow@gmail.com Web site: www.spaldingshow.com FREE Parking Springfields Festival & Tulipmania Saturday 2/Sunday 3 May 2015 Gates open – Saturday: 9.00am to 5.00pm: Sunday: 10.00am to 4.00pm. Assistance dogs only Entrance fee – Saturday: £5 adults; £4 seniors; under 16s free (accompanied only) SATURDAY ONLY – GUEST APPERANCE – PEPPA PIG JOINS THE TULIPMANIA CELEBRATIONS, MAKING PERSONAL APPEARANCES AT INTERVALS THROUGHOUT THE DAY Sunday: £3 adults; under16s free (accompanied only) Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: Springfields Horticultural Society: 01775 724843 Email: admin@springfields.net Web site: www.springfieldsevents.co.uk Parking: £3 (Roman Bank) Springfields Classic Car Show Sunday 3 May 2015 Gates open – 10.00am to 4.00pm. Assistance dogs only Entrance fee - £3; under 16s free (accompanied only) Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: Springfields Horticultural Society: 01775 724843 Email: admin@springfields.net Web site: www.springfieldsevents.co.uk Parking: £3 (Roman Bank) All event prices and information are correct at the time of printing.

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Magna Carta With the election around the corner we take a look at a very special anniversary…

Local Contacts Medical Beechfield Medical Centre .......................... 01775 724088 Munro Medical Centre ................................... 01775 715 999 Pennygate Health Surgery. ........................... 01775 710133 Johnson Hospital .............................................. 01775 652000 Pilgrim Hospital................................................. 01205 364801 Peterborough City Hospital .......................... 01733 678000 NHS Direct........................................................... 0845 4647

Entertainment South Holland Centre ..................................... 01775 764777 Springfields Events Centre ............................ 01775 713253

Dentists Crescent Dental Practice ................................ 01775 723051 DJ Trawford, JS Shorrock & Ass .................... 01775 724756 Ernevale House ................................................. 01775 723191 Fen House ........................................................... .08445 769630 Mr Singh .............................................................. 01775 760364

Vets Riverside Veterinary Surgery ........................ 01775 723066 Alder Veterinary Surgery................................ 01775 766646 Vet Savers ............................................................ 01775 724333

Travel National Rail Enquiries.................................... 08457 484950 Traveline...............................................................0871 200 22 33

Utilities Electricity Emergency ..................................... 0800 404090 Gas Emergency ................................................. 0800 111999

General Spalding Police Station ................................. 01775 722233 South Holland District Council .................... 01775 761161 Post Office. .......................................................... 01775 714424 Citizens Advice Bureau ................................... 08444 111444 Samaritans .......................................................... 01733 312727 Childline ............................................................... .0800 1111 Spalding Library................................................ 01522 782010 Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages ......................................... 01522 782244 8 | www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING

Magna Carta may be 800 years old, but even King John would have been surprised to learn that some of its clauses are still relevant today. Among other clauses (63 in total), it meant that the King could no longer impose taxes on his people without the consent of the Barons (which evolved into today’s House of Lords) and later through a Parliament which became the House of Commons. Hence today we get the Queen’s Speech which sets out her government’s programme, including taxes. The Great Charter, as it was known, aimed to limit the power of the monarchy, leading to the democratic society we live in today.

Magna Carta was created as a solution to the political issues of the time. Now it is of particular relevance yet again with The General and Local Elections on May 7th.

Magna Carta has been proclaimed the greatest constitutional document of all time, placing England’s sovereigns under the rule of law for the first time and is now widely regarded as the foundation of democracy. It was first issued in 1215, then reissued in 1216, 1217(Charter of the Forest, protecting the rights of the common man) and finally in 1225. Lincoln Castle has both the 1215 original and the Charter of the Forest in its new Magna Carta Vault

which will open to the public on April 1st.

Magna Carta is about freedom and liberty and has been cited around the world in constitutional charters from America and India to New Zealand and South Africa. Phrases first drafted from the charter of 1215 heavily influenced the 1628 Petition of Right, the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and most recently the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The main clauses relevant to today are parts of clause 1 (freedom for the church) and clauses 39 and 40, which state, “ No free man will be taken or imprisoned or outlawed or exiled or in any way ruined, nor shall we go or send against him, save by the lawful judgement of his peers and / or by the law of the land. To no one shall we deny or delay right or justice.”

We only have to look at the world news on a daily basis to see the dire and deeply shocking consequences when freedom and democracy fails.

When we near an election, as we are now, debates get heated, passions rise and things said that are often regretted later, political parties have very differing views, but it is you, the electorate that have the final say. That is what democracy is about – long live Magna Carta!

Suicide!

Would you be able to ask the question “Are you thinking of suicide?”

One in 20 people at any one time in Britain are having thoughts of suicide and Lincolnshire figures have been higher than the national average.

As ASIST Lead for Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Rita Blackler is determined to help save lives...

“We want to spread increased suicide awareness throughout the county, particularly in areas where there has been a high suicide rate.

As a county we are working really hard with lots of organisations coming together to bring the suicide figures for Lincolnshire right down.

People are often frightened to ask if someone is having thoughts of suicide as they fear they won’t know how to help if the answer is “Yes!” The majority of people who take their own lives don’t actually want to die they just want to be free of the pain and situation they are in.

The more we talk about suicide, the more we can affect change. If the stigma and the taboo can be reduced, people at risk will hopefully talk to someone about their feelings and will find reasons to stay alive.

There is often a lot of shame and guilt

attached to suicide because people feel they could or should have spotted the signs and done something to help, especially when it’s someone close to them”.

If you would like to be ready, willing and able to save a life please consider enrolling on one of our courses: ASIST: A two consecutive-day training course teaching ‘suicide first aid’ to keep someone safe. safeTalk: A three and a half hour suicide awareness course.

To find out more about either of these courses which are free for those who live or work in Lincolnshire please contact the ASIST administrator Maureen Toogood by calling 01529 416251 or email Maureen.Toogood@LPFT.nhs.uk

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House sale ❱ BY LISA BARWELL

Tender process Some estate agents have introduced a practice of selling a property by a tender process. Buyers view the property at an open day and submit offers through sealed bids. Usually as part of the process, the buyer agrees with the agent to pay the agent’s commission fee. The seller is charged a small marketing fee or no fee.

The sale by tender process is not illegal but can be confusing for both the buyer and seller if an agent is not clear about the process. There are pros and cons for both the seller and buyer if they decide to use the tender process.

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has produced useful guidance on the sale by tender process which is available on its website at www.tpos.co.uk.

Finding a buyer yourself If you wish to find a buyer yourself, you must first decide what price you want to ask for the property. Many estate agents do free valuations so it is always possible to arrange for two or more local estate agents to provide this information. If you want a formal valuation, you could arrange for an estate agent to provide this but you would have to pay a fee.

Before deciding on a price, you may wish to consider:l doing any repairs or decorating if this would make it easier to sell the house l arranging for a survey if you think there are any major problems that might affect the value of the house, for example, a roof in a bad state of repair.

You should also decide in advance if you are prepared to include any extras in the sale, for example, curtains and carpets.

These are known as fittings. A price for these

can be included in the asking price or a separate price can be asked in addition.

There are some items that you must sell as part of the house unless you make it clear to the buyer that such items are not included in the sale. These are known as fixtures and include such items as fireplaces and a central heating system. However, in some cases it is not always clear whether something is a fixture or fitting so it would be useful for you to draw up a list of any items you intend to remove or are prepared to sell to avoid problems later.

It is normal practice for a potential buyer to offer a lower price for the house than the seller is asking.

If you wish to use an estate agent If you wish to use an estate agent, you should find out about local estate agents and find out the following information:l what type of property the estate agent

specialises in l how much the estate agent will charge l the reputation of the local estate agencies, if possible.

Estate agents must comply with laws that protect consumers from unfair sales and marketing practices.

Nearly all estate agents calculate their fees as a percentage of the final selling price. You should also check if the following are included in this percentage fee or have to be paid for in addition:l advertising costs l costs of preparing details of the house including photographs l a ‘For Sale’ board l VAT. If you decide to use an estate agent, the estate agent must confirm the charges and rate of commission that will be made. The estate agent must do this when they agree to act for you.

Citizens Advice Bureau give free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to help you solve your problems

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Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding, PE11 2XE Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 4pm; Thursdays and Fridays 10am - 1pm Drop in for a short assessment interview during opening hours, prior to being offered an appointment.

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I Holbeach Youth Centre Boston Road South, Holbeach. PE12 7LR Wednesday drop in for 15 minute assessment interviews 10-12.30 Wednesday afternoon: appointments only.

I Market House, Market St, Long Sutton: Mondays: drop-in for 15 minute assessment interviews Thursdays: appointments only: 10am – 1pm I The Curlew Centre, Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge Community Centre: 1st Tuesday monthly: 10am – 12.30pm (Drop-in), 1pm – 3pm (Appointments only)

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School News

Calling teachers, PTA members, pupils…

Do you have exciting news at your school?

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

Spalding Monkshouse Primary School We have had quite a busy time with many activities and themes going on. The children in Nursery really enjoying their topic on stories relating to food. They made some healthy rainbow fruit kebabs and pizzas.

They even made and tried to toss some pancakes, (several landed on the floor!) before trying them with different fillings.

KS1 children, who are learning all about Africa, had an African Day. A visitor came into school to talk all about his journeys in Africa and the animals and people he encountered on his travels. The children then made couscous, choosing the fruit and vegetables that they wanted to use.

Children in KS1 and KS2 competed in an annual gym competition at Holbeach and Fenland gym club in Long Sutton. All of the children performed to the best of their ability and we were very proud of them all.

Children in Year 4 held their own ‘Premiere Evening’ which was a great success. Everybody, including teachers and parents, came in their best clothes and walked down the red carpet. The film was an amazing production which was made by Miss Harris’ class and staff from Enrich IT. During ‘Take one Picture’ week, Lower Key Stage 2 focussed on mosaics. Their original piece was a

Ayscoughfee Hall School It has been a busy time for the children at Ayscoughfee Hall School. The School celebrated the joy of reading by dressing up as their favourite book characters to commemorate World Book Day. The children and teachers looked fantastic in costumes ranging from Pingu to Ratty from The Wind in the Willows. The Year 1 class loved performing “The Gruffalo” in their class assembly and all spoke out well and performed beautifully in front of the whole school and proud parents.

The Junior Police Cadet scheme is being well supported by the school, embracing community responsibility and respect. Our Junior PCSOs, Abigail Hodgett and Amy Naylor, with encouragement and input from Spalding Police, led an excellent anti-bullying assembly and poster campaign.

There has been much activity on the sports field over recent weeks. The junior children competed in the local schools cross country event and returned with two trophies. The Year 5 and 6 girls’ team and Year 3 and 4 boys both won their events with the Year 3 and 4 girls coming a close second.

In the Spalding schools netball tournament, the A team were successful in winning the plate trophy. The hockey tournament was competitively fought but with no trophies won on this occasion.

Football fixtures were enjoyed against Grantham Prep School and netball against The Peterborough School. Finishing on the subject of healthy exercise, the whole school enjoyed participating in Zumba dance taster sessions, with a view to this being added to the School’s wide range of after school clubs.

Spalding Parish CofE Day School Children were delighted to become published poets in the Young Writers, Monster Poetry Competition.

The successful poems were selected on the basis of imagination, expression, interpretation of poetry, use of language and description. It was a fun competition that inspired and motivated them. They used a range of language features to write their own narrative poems based on the ‘Monster Theme’. The children are now looking forward to seeing their poems in print, in the Regional Anthology.

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Roman Mosaic and they looked at the different shades, tones and textures of the piece. They then went on to research different mosaics and started to look at more modern pieces. Finally they were ready to design and make their own mosaic.

Wisbech Grammar School A multicultural music workshop has given pupils at Wisbech Grammar School’s preparatory school a chance to try their hand at a string of exotic instruments.

During a visit by world music specialists ‘Earthsong’ the pupils at Magdalene House Preparatory School enjoyed a melodic jaunt across the continents, getting hands on experience of djembe goblet drums and kora harps from West Africa, as well as Indian sitars and Chinese harps.

Director of music Marie Cunningham said: “The pupils listened to traditional stories and songs from many different cultures, and we even started the Chinese new year celebrations early with a dragon dance, which was great fun for all of us.”

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Adam Price has a lot to lose: a comfortable marriage to a beautiful woman, two wonderful sons, and all the trappings of the American dream: a big house, a good job, a seemingly perfect life.

Then he runs into the Stranger. When he learns

a devastating secret about his wife, Corinne, he confronts her, and the mirage of perfection disappears as if it never existed at all. Soon Adam finds himself tangled in something far darker than even Corinne's deception and realizes that if he doesn't make exactly the right moves, the conspiracy he's stumbled into will not only ruin lives - it will end them.

Order your copy for free today either online at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/libraries or by calling 01522 782010.

Jacqueline Wilson Day Competition Time! Win a copy of Opal Plumstead by Jacqueline Wilson!

For a chance to win the book we would like you to draw a design of a sweet factory and the top 5 sweets that you would make there.

We are accepting entries until Saturday 2nd May. Please come in to Spalding library for entry details.

We are also having a free drop in craft event throughout the day on Thursday 9th April from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Come and Join in!

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Caravan & Camping

Buying a caravan and camping equipment What’s not to love about the great outdoors? A caravan or tent can give you huge flexibility over where you stay and when you go away

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f you are thinking about buying a caravan you have two choices – buying new or buying second hand. They are different processes but both can leave you with a fantastic caravan which will give you pleasure for many years to come.

Buying new As with buying second hand the first thing you will need to do is to decide on a budget. If you have never owned a caravan before there are quite a few extras which you may need to buy so make sure you have some flexibility with your figures. Also consider ongoing costs such as insurance and maintenance.

Once you have arrived at your figure the next thing to do is to match the caravan to the car which will tow it. Your caravan should weigh no more than 85% of the kerb weight of your car. If you’re not sure of the numbers then your car manufacturer can give you a weight.

Then think about how the caravan has to match your needs. What will you be using it for? How many people will be using it and how many berths will you need?

Dealerships are all very well but if you can visit a caravan show as you will get to see all of the different makes and models available in the same place which should allow you to be able to compare them more easily.

You should then start to have an inkling as to which you prefer. And while we are talking about dealers, make sure you buy from a reputable source. Your local dealer will be able to advise you on handling, servicing, finance and warranties. They will also be able to make sure you have taken all you need into account – if you are new to caravanning there may be something you haven’t considered.

Once you have made your purchase it is advisable to join a club – The Caravan Club or The Caravan and Camping Club which will give you access to sites, insurance and breakdown cover as well as giving advice.

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accessible that can hide signs of wear and tear. Check for damp, check doors and windows, check the chassis and running gear (the hitch, suspension, corrosion on the chassis), check the jockey wheel winds up and down easily and roatates freely. Also check the electrics and gas – use a professional if you need to.

Ask up front what is included in the sale. Items such as leisure batteries, battery chargers, gas bottles, electric hook-ups, hitch locks and TV equipment can always be negotiated. If you are able to negotiate for an awning or get it included in the price then do - an awning can be an expensive additional cost.

Check the history and get an HPI check. Find out the distances the caravan has travelled and, most importantly, that the address of the seller and the address on the caravan’s registration document match.

Camping If camping is more your thing then there are several types of tent to choose from and the best tent for you will depend on your type of usage: Pop-up tents – for those who don’t like the idea of taking time to put up a tent, simply take it out of its case and throw.

Festival tents – cheap and cheerful and designed for weekends away. Just make sure there is a built in porch for muddy wellies!

Family tents – the scope here is huge. Designed for families from a 3 berth to a 10 berth plus, family tents tend to have large living areas and several bedrooms. You can also buy tent carpets for these as well as footprints to reduce wear and tear.

Backpacking tents – these tend to be much smaller in size and lighter in weight to other tents to make them easy to fit into a backpack. They are also a different shape to other tents as they have been designed to cope with the challenges of being pitched in the open.

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Unless they are ill, all pets need to move around, stretch their legs, and exercise every day. Some are enthusiastic about the prospect, whereas others need encouragement! Let’s take a look at methods of pet exercise now that spring is on its way.

Dogs A walk is the obvious option. Come rain or shine, no matter the size of your pooch, they need some exercise. To help them get into the spirit, try a ball thrower. They are inexpensive and will save your arms. Another option is an extending lead, as this opens up the space they have to run. Extenders are a good option if your dog is not good at returning.

Spring can be chilly. If your dog is uncomfortable they won’t want to move around, so try a fleece or waterproof coat to keep them happy. Use small, healthy treats to get that doggy running. A splash in the lake is great exercise too, but make sure there are no running currents, and the banks are not steep.

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Adopting a pet If you are considering becoming a pet owner then you might like to look at rehoming an animal. The process isn’t as difficult as it might seem and you can make a huge difference to an animal’s life

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aving a pet at home can bring about any number of benefits.

From company to stress relief, from helping you to get regular exercise to teaching children how to look after animals, your decision to have a pet can be a very personal one. The type of pets people now own are also expanding – gone are the days of having to decide between a cat and a dog, now people are owning goats and chickens as well as the traditional rabbits and guinea pigs. If now is the right time for you to get a pet then think about adopting, many local centres have a variety of pets waiting to be rehomed, often through no fault of their own.

Before you plan a visit, however, there are a few things you will need to consider.

The biggest commitment you will need to give to a pet is your time. If you would like a dog but the house is empty all day is this the right decision?

How much time will you have each day to care for your pet?

Do you have the right space, both indoors and outdoors? The larger and more energetic the animal the more space they will need.

Do you have children and if so how do they feel about having a pet? Also, if you are buying a pet for your child consider the pet’s lifespan – if it is a long one then you will potentially become the primary carer for the pet when your children leave home!

What provisions will you make for your pet when you go away on holiday or if you have long periods away from home?

Make sure you are prepared financially. As well as the cost to buy a pet there are ongoing costs such as food, bedding, toys, vets bills and insurance.

There are many rehoming centres in the area

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"The biggest commitment you will need to give to a pet is your time."

ranging from specific types of animal such as dogs or cats to a wide variety of animals including chickens, goats and ponies! Many of these centres have websites so before your first visit it may be a good idea to take a look, familiarise yourself with their rehoming policies to make sure you meet any criteria and, of course, look at the animals hoping to be rehomed.

On your visit you will be able to see the animals as well as learn more about them. Make sure you take your time with this part of the process, if you don’t see anything that is quite right then don’t compromise – it makes more sense to revisit another time, it’s a big decision so needs to be right!

Once you have decided on the pet you want there will be forms to fill in which will include contact details as well as a little information about your circumstances. As much as the rehoming centres want to rehome their animals they need to be sure that the animal will be safe, well cared for and happy. But as you will want this too, the form filling should not be too much of an inconvenience!!

The rehoming centre may wish to come and visit your home just to double check its suitability.

This will be done at a time to suit you. Once all the forms have been filled in and the home checks have been carried out all you will need is one more appointment to go and pick up your new pet. And when you have your new pet don’t be afraid to keep in touch with the rehoming centre as they are more than happy to be on hand with any help you may need.

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Easter

Easter Recipes Spring is such a wonderful time with new life all around us and Easter usually means a family get together – why not try these traditional recipes?

Leg of Lamb Preheat your oven to 190°c. Rub the leg of lamb with salt and pepper. Transfer to a roasting tin and add rosemary, either on the stalk or taken off. Cook for 45 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 160°c and continue to roast until the juices run clear. Once cooked remove from the oven and leave to stand. Carve and serve with seasonal vegetables.

Simnel Cake Preparation method Preheat the oven to 150°c. Line a 20cm deep round tin with silicone paper. Mix the ingredients together and put half the mixture in the bottom of the cake tin. Divide the marzipan into 3 equal parts and roll out one piece into a 20cm circle. Put it on top of the cake mixture.

Spoon the rest of the mixture on the top. Bake for 2 and a half hours until brown, well risen and firm to the touch. Allow to cool. When the cake is cool warm up the apricot jam and brush the top of the cake with it. Roll out half of the remaining marzipan to the size of the top of the cake and press down on the top of the cake. Roll the rest of the marzipan into 11 balls and place around the edge of the cake. Brush the whole of the top with egg and grill until the marzipan turns a light golden colour.

Easter Biscuits Preparation method Preheat the oven to 180°c and line 2 baking sheets with grease proof paper. Combine the butter and sugar. Add the egg and the flour and mix until you have a firm dough. Wrap the dough in cling film and put into the fridge for at least half an hour. When the dough is chilled roll it out to a thickness of roughly quarter of an inch. Cut out shapes using an Easter theme such as eggs, chicks and bunnies. Put the biscuits onto the baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. When cooked remove from the oven and leave to cool. Once cool decorate the biscuits.

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et’s be honest, sitting in your bright and beautiful garden in summer admiring the results of all of your hard work you put in during Spring, feels great.

A large part of your preparations once the weather starts warming up is to encourage everything to grow and compost can be especially handy.

Rather than buying compost how about making your own? You could even go one step further and build your own compost bin.

The beauty of your own compost is that it is easy to make, free to make and will benefit your garden. As well as using mowings from the lawn, other garden waste such as annual weeds, dead leaves and old bedding plants can be used to bulk up the heap. Uncooked vegetable peelings and teabags from the kitchen can also be thrown on.

If you are going to put kitchen waste on the heap make sure there are no food scraps in there and if you are throwing old plants on make sure there are no perennial roots or weeds with seed heads.

Many garden centres sell compost bins both wooden and plastic and are easy to transport home.

If you fancy having a go at building one yourself make sure it is big enough so that heat can build up, allowing the compost to work well. If you allow

❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN about a cubic metre this will allow you to layer properly and heat will be able to build up. If you are building a bin from scratch remember that you will need easy access to the compost when it is time to put it on the garden so make sure you build your bin in such a way that the compost will be easily accessible.

Once you have your bin ready and in place then you can start to fill it. There should be plenty of drainage in the bottom followed by your first layer of garden waste.

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ou’ve spent time, effort and money decorating your bedroom to turn it into an oasis of relaxation and comfort. The walls and the floor look stunning, the furniture fits beautifully and it’s nearly finished. What’s missing are those finishing touches which reflect your personality and truly make it yours.

Before you start, decide on a theme. It can be a colour scheme, a pattern or texture. Make sure they will look good with the colours or patterns already on the walls.

As a rule, anything too busy isn’t going to help you fall asleep at night! Once you have decided on your theme think about how much space you’ve got – clutter is not a good look. Then comes the fun part, the shopping! You can either hit the shops or use the internet which can be handier if you are looking to compare items. Saying that, sometimes you need to see the items in person to make sure they are the right shade, shape or size. Here are some of our favourite finishing touches: Rugs. If you have wooden flooring in the bedroom then a rug can give a feeling of warmth and comfort.

Colours, textures and patterns can all come into play here.

You can also play around with sizes and they can go either by the side or at the end of the bed. Which leads to…

The bed. There is no reason why the bed shouldn’t be the focal point of the bedroom. A change of headboard can transform the look of a bed. Dressing the bed is also essential with beautiful duvet sets, elegant runners or deluxe throws giving the bed a feeling of complete luxury.

Throw pillows. Try and resist your urge to go mad and buy twenty throw pillows! Half a dozen will look fantastic and different patterns and sizes can look especially good here. Throw pillows really do make a bed look extra inviting and comfortable.

Bedside table. You’ve invested in new bedside tables so take it one step further and populate them with beautiful things. It’s an opportunity to put your stamp on the room. Think lamps with gorgeous lampshades, your favourite books and even flowers to bring a touch of freshness. You can even think practically and add a carafe for water and a jewellery stand for taking off your jewellery at night.

Look at the walls. You have a new coat of paint or roll of wallpaper on there – do they need anything else?

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Seating. Have somewhere to sit that isn’t the bed.

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irthday Parties. Bigger than they used to be, that’s for sure! Gone are the days of having three or four friends over to your house for a game of pass the parcel and a party tea, children these days expect bigger and better – and we are lucky enough to live in an area that is able to cater for teenies right up to teenagers.

I must admit that our household loves parties and we never turn an invitation down. Over the last few months I have taken my daughter to a cinema party, a football party, a Mad Science party, a Frozen party and a whole host of others. I’m also looking forward to a tobogganing party in a couple of weeks. Talk about variety!

I have my own daughter’s party to organise shortly and I’m feeling the pressure a little this year (after a bit of a disaster last year with a DJ who arrived armed with only a handful songs that the children recognised and a rather unfortunate incident with a stick and a Dad who was helping out with a Pinata). So this year I’ve decided to leave it to the professionals and hire somewhere where everything is done for you. All I have to do is bake the cake!

That way I know it will be done right. And any injuries to parents can be taken up with someone else…

A quick search online will show you not only how many venues there are around here but also how many entertainers from discos to magicians and arty type parties to roller discos and the staunch favourite for young ones, the Fun Farm. You can also outsource your food – as much fun as I had making seemingly endless sandwiches last year I have since been to parties where Happy Meals and Pizza have been served. Much less hassle and the kids loved it. So as much as I love a traditional party I do love the variety that modern birthday do’s bring.

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he Citroën C4 Cactus isn’t the prettiest car on the block – but it does have appeal.

Indeed, the bold and distinctive Cactus won over the judges in the highly-prized small hatchback category at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2015.

It’s been described as “the quirkiest car of the year”, with “refreshing looks” and “a sense of fun”. I’d agree with two out of those three points – but the ‘refreshing looks’ statement is stretching the truth a bit.

The high-set LED running lights are the best features of the car, with slightly out of sorts headlights positioned lower down. But the most bizarre and unsightly elements of the Citroën are the ‘Airbump’ protection panels on the side doors. They’re designed to stop parking knocks – and are replaceable. I’d rather get a ding and have it knocked out than have these grotesque slabs of plastic

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❱ BY TIM BARNES-CLAY glued to my motor.

Aesthetics aside, crossover vehicles, such as the C4 Cactus, sell like hot cakes and any car manufacturer worth its salt seems to have one in its line-up. Citroën is obviously going head to head with the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur - but, there’s a major difference: the French firm has gone its own way, stripping the car to its bones to lower cost and weight, and boost efficiency.

Inside the cabin, some of the plastics are cheap to the touch, and the car’s flat surfaces are interrupted by a bare minimum of switchgear.

Most of the Cactus’s functions are operated via a touch screen that rests on top of the centre console, and an instrument display screen sits to the front of the steering wheel.

The front seats are wide but lack support; there’s no obvious lumbar adjustment and I found it fiddly, even with the adjustable steering column, to achieve a comfortable driving position. Even worse, the five-speed

manual box’s action is like limp lettuce.

The C4 Cactus has a wide range of engines, but it’s the 1.6 diesel 100bhp BlueHDi I drove that’s destined to be the most popular; it offers a respectable blend of power and economy.

The car’s punchy enough, though the long gearing forfeits agility for efficiency. Zero to 62mph in 10.7 seconds is par for the course for the class, but this is a vehicle built for getting you from A to B in relative calm rather than pure pace. Top end is 114mph and you can expect up to 80mpg on an average run. The mpg figure will be this car’s real selling point.

On the practical side of things, a 358 litre boot is excellent for the class and the deep, wide shape is valuable.

Back seat passengers have oodles of headroom, though leg room isn’t all that remarkable.

Based on an extended version of the same chassis as the popular, youth oriented DS3, the Cactus is okay, but Citroën has tried too hard to make it look different. The result is a pretty ugly car which I don’t think will age particularly well.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for a motor that genuinely stands out from the crowd, and doesn’t drink much fuel, the C4 Cactus 1.6 diesel 100hp BlueHDi makes a compelling case for itself.

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Children April 5

Easter Egg Hunt Venue: Moulton Windmill Time: 10am – 3pm Come along to the tallest windmill in the country and join in their Easter Egg Hunt. Follow the clues that the Easter Rabbit has left around the mill to receive a bag of eggs! There will be a charge per child.

Henry Sandon Venue: South Holland Centre Time: 2pm An entertaining afternoon in the company of the Antiques Roadshow’s much-loved ‘Potaholic’.

Henry Sandon was born into a musical family, later studying at the Guildhall School of Music, singing in the Worcester Cathedral Choir and teaching at the Royal Grammar School. However his life was drastically diverted from this musical path by the finding of Medieval and Roman pottery in his garden. This led to him becoming a ‘potaholic’, in love with his pottery and porcelain.

He is best known for his many years on The Antiques Roadshow where his most famous discovery was the highly valuable Ozzie the slipware owl.

Henry will share witty anecdotes from his lifetime’s passion for pottery and will finish with a chatty question and answer session. If you have a ticket for the show and would like a free valuation of your most interesting piece of pottery (one per person) please bring it along to the Centre prior to the show.

We will be issuing numbered tickets for valuations from 12 noon on the day only on a first-come-firstserved basis.

Henry will begin valuations at 1pm and will endeavour to view as many pieces as possible but we cannot guarantee that everyone will be seen.

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H MONDAY 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates with Lisa, Pinchbeck Library, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@ fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 9.30am - 10.45am Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation, Moose Hall, Love Lane, Spalding, T: 07817 623330 9.30am Mobilisation For Older People, Gedney Hill Village Hall , T: 07595 597023 10.00am – 1.00pm Pattern Cutting, The Sewing Cafe at Spalding Swimming Club £10.

E: jnutstrickland@yahoo.co.uk 10.00am-10.45am Pop Tots, toddler dance class at the Reading Rooms, Holbeach for 1-4 years, £2.50 a class for more info call Becky T: 07557945546 10.00am -11.30am Yoga with Relaxation, Weston Village Hall. Call Viv T: 07790 469196.

10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler Group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding.

10.00am – 12.00 noon Mums and Tots Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T: 01775 713599 12.30pm - 1.30pm Preschool Gymnastics Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T; 01775 713599 1.00pm -3.00pm and 7.00pm -9.00pm Pottery Classes Unique Cottage Studios T. 07709 356371 2.00pm – 4.00pm Kurling, St Norberts Church, T: 01775 761912 5.45pm - 6.45pm Pilates with Anita, Pinchbeck T: 07741 492 729 6.30pm – 8.30pm Puppy Class, 6:30pm, Intermediate 7:30pm - Weston Hills. All classes are invite only. Call for appointment on 01775 761795 / 07971 393832 7.30pm Pilates, Weston Hills Village Hall, T: 07966 371402, W: www.pilates4everyone. co.uk, E: Sharpchr@gmail.com 7.45pm - Aerobics, Gedney Hill Village Hall, T: 07595 597023 H TUESDAY 9.00am – 11.00am Moulton Tots & Carers, Broad Lane Moulton, T: 01406 371312 9.15am – 11.30am Sunshine Toddler Club, St Norberts Church Hall, T: 01775 714410 9.30am – 10.30am Hoopy Loopy - Hula Hoop Class, Surfleet Village Hall, T: 01775 750133 9.30am Zumba, WI Hall, Holbeach T: 07595 597023 9.30am - 11.00am Yoga with Relaxation BWY. The Fitness Company, Spalding. T 07790 469196 E viv.scupham@virginmedia.com 10.00am - 12.00pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm Pottery Classes Unique Cottage Studios T.07709 356371 2.00pm – 4.00pm Spalding Music Club, second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Spalding Music Club, Ivo Day Centre,

April Entertainment Guide T: 01775 723435 2.00pm – 4.00pm New Age Kurling Whaplode Village Hall, T: 01406 370961 or 01406 370377 E: pamelamcneil45@tiscali.co.uk 5.45pm – 7.15pm Sing South Holland Contemporary Youth Choir, T: 01775 764777 5.50pm 1st Spalding Boys’ Brigade Company, (term time) Spalding Baptist Church, for ages 5 - 18. T: 01775 725713 5.50pm to 7.30pm Girls and Boy’s Brigade at Spalding Baptist Church, Swan Street. BB 01775 725713, GB 01775 711135.

6.00pm – 7.00pm New Beginner Linedance Holbeach United Service Club T: 01406 540367 6.00pm - 6.45pm Zumba, Pinchbeck East Primary School, T: 07989 206246 6.00pm - 7.00pm Zumba Kids Dance Class (7-12 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T: 07545 146086 6.00pm – 7.00pm Legs, Bums and Tums at Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach T: 07944 432 400 6.00pm - 7.00pm Boot Camp Circuits, Gosberton Village Hall. T: Zoe 07921 553849 6.00pm – 9.00pm Beginners Machine Sewing, The Sewing Cafe, at Spalding Swimming Club £10.

E: jnutstrickland@yahoo.co.uk 6.30pm – 8.30pm Puppy Class 6:30pm, Intermediate 7:30pm Elizabethan Centre, Whaplode Drove, Crowland. All classes are invite only. Call for appointment on 01775 761795 / 07971 393832 6.30pm - 7.30pm Static Bike Training with Spalding Cycling Club, T: 07989 214032 6.30pm - Zumba, Spalding Gleed School, T: 07595 597023 7.00pm - 9.00pm English Conversation and Life Skills classes for New Arrival / Migrant Workers. Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. Free.

T: 01406 366767 7.00pm – 8.00pm Aerobics, Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach, T: 07944 432400 7.00pm – 9.00pm Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia Support Group, first Tuesday of every month, Wings Meadow Activity Centre, Freiston Road, Boston. PE21 OJH E: julia. buyukkaraca@ulh.nhs.uk, T: 01205 446151 7.30pm Spalding and District Stamp Club, meetings third Tuesday of each month in the Ladies Room of the Constitutional Club, Broad Street. T: 01775 762661 7.30pm-8.30pm Renew class (Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi principles) Surfleet Village Hall.

T: Zoe 07921 553849 H WEDNESDAY 9.30am- 12.00 noon Card Craft, Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler

group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding.

10.00am -11.30am Yoga with relaxation for Beginners, St Norbert’s Church Hall, Spalding. T: Viv 07790 469196 10.00am – 1.00pm Using a Commercial Pattern, The Sewing Cafe, at Spalding Swimming Club £10. E: jnutstrickland@ yahoo.co.uk 10.00am – 12.00 noon Over 50s Badminton Club, Holbeach Community Centre, T: 01406 424602 10.00am - 11.30am Tea/Coffee morning, Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington Road, Spalding, PE11 1LY, T: 01775 527516.

12.00noon – 1.00pm Yoga with Lisa, Pinchbeck, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 2.00pm Spalding and District Stamp Club, Meetings on the first Wednesday of each month in the Ladies room of the Constitutional Club in Broad Street. T: 01775 762661.

2pm – 4:30pm Weeky Tea Dances, Surfleet Village Hall T: 01775 680281 4.15pm – 5.15pm Mini Tennis Training (4-9 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 6.00pm – 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Spring Gardens, Long Sutton, T: 07944 432400 6.15pm - Zumba, Cowbit Village Hall, T: 07595 597023 7.00pm – 9.00pm English Conversation and Life Skills, Classes for New Arrival / Migrant Workers. Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. Free. T: 01406 366767.

7.30pm – 9.00pm Spalding Marching Ambassadors, (term time) (9 to 21yrs) learn to play drum & trumpet. United Reform Church, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, T: 01775 723087, E: jim-bright@hotmail.co.uk 7.30pm – 10.00pm Table Tennis coaching available at Castle Sports Complex, Spalding, T: 01775 760163, E: admin@ spaldingtabletennisleague.co.uk, www. spaldingtabletennisleague.co.uk 8.00pm Zumba, Gedney Victory Hall, T: 07595 597023 8.30pm - 9.30pm Zumba Fitness, Spalding School of Dance, T: 077393 60370 H THURSDAY 9.00am – 11.00am Moulton Tots & Carers, Broad Lane Moulton, T: 01406 371312 9.15am Zumba Fitness, The Vista, Spalding, T: 07595 597023 9.30am – 10.15am Children’s Yoga Class (term time), Moose Hall, Love Lane, E: yogadawn@hotmail.co.uk, T: 07906 441273 10.00am Pop Tots, St Thomas Road Methodist Church, Spalding. T: 07557 945546.

10.00am Musical Minis, Hazel Morgan, E: Hazel@musicalminis.co.uk T: 07752 270700

10.00am - 11.30am Mothers & Toddlers, Term time only at Clavary Baptist Church, Carrington Road, Spalding, PE11 1LY T: 01775 527516.10.30am – 12.30pm Spalding & District Branch Parkinsons UK, Third Thursday of each month, Pinchbeck Village Hall, Knight Street, Pinchbeck, T: 01775 766217 2.00pm - 4.00pm Come Knit With Us, Park Court Community Centre, Weston, T: 07757 657510 5.45pm-6.45pm Pilates with Lorraine, Bear Lane, Pinchbeck, T: 07741 492729 6.00pm – 9.00pm Youth Club 11-16 Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. 6.15pm – 7.30pm Yoga for beginners, Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street.

T: Nikki 07935250114. W: www.spaldingyoga. co.uk 6.30 - 8pm Yoga with Relaxation BWY. St Norbert’s Church Hall, Spalding. T 07790 469196 E viv.scupham@virginmedia.com 6.45pm Zumba, WI Hall, Holbeach, T: 07595 597023 W: www.spaldingyoga.co.uk 7.00pm – 8.00pm Puppy Class Ivo Day Centre. All classes are invite only. Call for appointment on 01775 761795 / 07971 393832 7.00pm - 9.30pm Holbeach Air Training Corps, Church Street, Holbeach,oc.2430@ aircadets.org, T: 01406 422883 Wednesday & Friday Evenings.

7.00pm Cancer Support Group, St. Barnabas, T: 01406 359919 7.45pm – 9.00pm Yoga (mixed abilities), Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street.

T: Nikki 07935250114.w 9.00pm – 10.00pm Water Polo Club, Castle Sports Complex, T: 07584 034372 H FRIDAY 10.00am -3.00pm Flower Painting Watercolour Workshops, The Lincolnshire Gallery, T: 01945 870411 10.00am Music Bugs, Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. T: 0844 578 1015 E: sarah@musicbugs. co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.45am Music Bugs, St Norberts Community Centre, Spalding. T: 0844 578 1015 E: sarah@ musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00am Indoor bowls & coffee, Park Court Community Room, Weston. T: 01522 585580 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding.

2.00pm Seated Salsa, Lyndis Walk Community Centre, Holbeach, T: 01522 585580 or 07814 165146 4.00pm – 5.00pm Tennis Training (5-8 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 5.15pm – 6.15pm Tennis Training (11-16 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230

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info@simplyspalding. co.uk 7.00pm - 8.30pm Junior Fencing (7- 13yrs), Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178 E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W:custodiansfencingclub.co.uk 7.30pm - 8.45pm Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 E: kay.temple9@gmail.com 8.30pm - 10.30pm Adult Fencing (14yrs +), Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178, E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W: custodiansfencingclub.co.uk H SATURDAY 8.45am - 11.00am Junior Indoor Bowls, Castle Sports Complex, Spalding.

T: 01775 714556 9.00am – 11.00am Puppy Class 9am, Intermediate 10am, Advanced 11am.

Pinchbeck Village Hall. All classes are invite only. Call for appointment on 01775 761795 / 07971 393832 9.15am-10.15am Freestyle Dance Class (4-7 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T: 07545 146086 10.30am-11.30am Freestyle Dance Class (8-12 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T:07545 146086 9.15am Zumba, Peele Leisure Centre, T: 07595 597023 9.30am – 10.30am Little Warrior Martial Arts, WI Holbeach, 4-11years T: 07925 244817 10.30am –12.00 noon Multi fighting arts, WI Holbeach, Adults T: 07925244817 10.00am – 11.15am Junior Golf Coaching, Spalding Golf Club, T: 01775 680474 10.00am – 11.00am Tennis Training, (9 -12 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 11.00am – 12.00noon Tennis Training, (13 -18 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 11.15am - 12.15am Little Warriors 4-11 Martial Arts, Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. H SUNDAY 10.30am - 12noon Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 E: kay. temple9@gmail.com 11.00am – 12.00 noon Tennis Training, (11-14 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230

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2 April U3A Monthly Meeting Time: Doors Open from 1.30pm Location: Surfleet Village Hall, Surfleet, PE11 4BW Phone: 01775 766504 www: u3asites.org.uk/spalding 5 April Easter Egg Hunt

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Moulton PE12 6QB Phone: 01406 373237 www: www.moultonwindmill.co.uk 18 April South Holland Singers Concert Time: 7.30pm Location: St Mary&St Nicolas Parish Church,Spalding PE11 2RA Phone: 01775 760757

18 April Open Day Time: 10am to 4pm Location: Fenland Airfield Contact: events@fenlandairfield.co.uk Phone: 01406540330 www: www.fenlandairfield.co.uk

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