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So that’s the summer holidays over and done with and the children are heading back to school – I know I say this every year but doesn’t it go quickly? Due to having building work at home I was unable to enjoy my garden this summer but it did prompt visits to green spaces away from home which was lots of fun!

If you have children who are coming up to school age or are due to make the move up to secondary school we have shared our thoughts on why it is so important to go to school open days and what to look out for. Choosing the right school for your child is so important you owe it to both yourself and your children to do it right. If you are at the start of your searches then good luck and we hope that attending open days and evenings will enable you to make an informed decision.

Elsewhere in the magazine we share some hearty autumn recipes using the humble Lincolnshire Sausage, there’s nothing better than a little comfort food when the summer weather finally begins to fade! Our motoring correspondent Tim Barnes-Clay has a look at some of the new cars being released with the 65 plates, if you are shopping around for a new car then this might article might point you in the right direction!

Finally we pay a visit to Spire Dental in Long Sutton and tell the story of this contemporary surgery.

Enjoy the issue.

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Spalding Man’s Extraordinary Story A man whose mother won a landmark victory to have his birth certificate amended to female when he was a child is now fighting for it to revert to being male.

Joe Holliday was born with a rare defect that led to his genitalia being partially unformed and although at birth he was registered male, when he was 11 months old doctors advised he should be raised as Joella. Joe, 27, of Acacia Avenue, Spalding, said: “I feel as if my identity was stolen away from me when I was a baby and now I want it back.”

Joe, who has told his story in a book, extracts of which were published in the Daily Mail in August, was born suffering with cloacal exstrophy, an extremely rare birth defect that left his abdomen partially formed and organs exposed on the outside of his body. Doctors feared he would not survive and an emergency christening was held during which he was named Joel David Holliday. With no obvious genitalia present, doctors were not confident whether he was male or female but the name Joel was settled upon because his parents had only chosen a boy’s name at that stage and were yet to agree on a girl’s name should they have a daughter.

Joe underwent lifesaving surgery and, although he was left with a colostomy and a raft of ongoing health issues that have required many surgeries, he survived. It was only when he was 11 months old that a specialist said had Joe been born into his care he would have designated him female. The specialist said he felt Joe would have a much better future as a girl. Joe had no penis and to try to live as a man would be horrendously psychologically challenging, Joe’s mum – Julia Farmer, 47, of Pinchbeck – was told.

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and renamed Joel, Joella on his first birthday.Julia thought she would be able to simply request Joella’s birth certificate be changed to female but the Government refused to amend it. It said a birth certificate was a record of the facts at birth and Joella had been born a boy.

Julia sought legal advice and spent many years battling behind closed doors to try to get the new birth certificate. Without it, she feared, little Joella could be forced to go to a boys’ school and when she reached adulthood, as legislation stood then, she would not have been able to marry a man.

In 1996, having been continuously refused the new birth certificate, Julia turned to The Press for help. The story captivated national and international media and eight-year-old Joella’s photograph and story were splashed across newspapers and TV. Princess Diana even wrote to Joella offering her support – but the Government continued to refuse to give her a new birth certificate.

It wasn’t until a barrister offered to help Dianne Miller, the Spalding-based solicitor who had worked tirelessly and for free on Joella’s case, that change was achieved. Barrister Robert Hill argued that Joella’s lack of genitalia at birth meant she could have been classified either male or female – or neither. He argued Joella was

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In November 1998, the Government accepted the argument and issued an amended birth certificate to Joella.

Joella, once again, featured on TV shows and in newspapers across the world – even being flown with her family to New York to appear on the Maury Povich chat show. Everyone hoped the new birth certificate marked a happy ending for Joella but sadly it was not to be.

Horrifically bullied at school, Joella had a nervous breakdown when she was 11 and went on to spend years battling depression and suicidal thoughts. Joe said: “I felt like my mind was as broken as my body. I knew I wasn’t like anyone else – particularly other girls.” Despite what many newspapers had said when reporting upon her case, Joella had never been interested in wearing dresses or playing with dolls. In her teens she was prescribed oestrogen to encourage her body to develop womanly curves but she wasn’t attracted to men. She told herself she was a lesbian.

Until Joella was 25 she did not think it was possible for her to have a gender test but when she was referred to a new doctor he ran one. It showed she had XY chromosomes, the genetic make-up typical to a man. Joella later discovered she had been born with undescended testes. Joe knew he needed to finally be true to himself and began transitioning back to being male.

Joe said: “It has been strange seeing my body shape change, the arrival of facial and body hair and my voice deepen, but it feels right. Finally I feel happy.”

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Exercise, Dementia Cafe opens in Spalding Spalding Health and Wellbeing (SHAW) Community Interest Company has received funding from the Lincolnshire Dementia Support Network to establish an exercise and dementia cafe. The Cafe will run every Wednesday from 1.30pm- 3.30pm at Tonic Health in Spalding.

The Dementia Support Network has been established by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - a collaboration between Lincolnshire County Council, and the NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups, with the aim to help people with dementia, and people who care for them, to participate in a wide range of activities that will help them to maintain as good a quality of life as possible.

SHAW’s proposal was the only one offered funding in the South Lincolnshire region, and is one of 12 initiatives across the county.

SHAW will be offering a range of exercise and movement therapies for people with dementia, including Yoga, Tai Chi and seated exercise, with the aim to get people moving more, to help improve

balance and co-ordination, whilst getting the feel good factor gentle exercise can provide. At the same time as the movement activities are taking place, carers will have access to a range of services including relaxation therapies, meditation, and movement classes, allowing them the opportunity to relax and unwind. Both groups will then reconvene for refreshments. A variety of services will be invited in to talk about different areas of life which may affect people with dementia, their carers and families, including safety in the home, money management, help and support available.

The funding will mean the Exercise Dementia Cafe will be able to run for a year, without financial worry, and it is hoped that over that period of time, the project can be self-sustaining to allow it to continue into the future. SHAW are asking for a donation of £2 per person per week to help support the project in the long term, making it financially viable.

For further information and to register your place, please call Tonic Health on 01775 725059.

Lincolnshire Solicitors honoured for helping to secure vital charity funds A local Lincolnshire solicitors’ firm has been recognised by Cancer Research UK after facilitating over £500,000 worth of gifts in the last year from people choosing to support the charity through their Wills. David Heath, Partner & Head of the Wills & Probate department, of Ringrose Law Solicitors, was presented with a special certificate to acknowledge the support.

Cancer Research UK relies heavily on people leaving gifts in their Wills to continue its life-saving work. Over a third of its research into finding better ways to treat, diagnose and prevent cancer is funded through legacy giving. The charity’s Regional Legacy Manager for the East Midlands, Lisajane Gooden, explained: “We all reach a stage at some point in our lives when we start to look ahead and consider what will happen to our financial affairs when we’re no longer around.

“At Cancer Research UK we

work with a number of local solicitors to offer a free Will service to anyone aged 55 or over, enabling individuals to make an all-important first Will or update an existing Will.

“The service is becoming more and more popular and while it is provided free of any obligation, the vast majority of people choose to leave a gift to the charity as they appreciate the progress we are making and our absolute

determination to keep more families together for longer.”

Ringrose Law has been partnering with Cancer Research UK over the past 9 years and throughout this time it has enabled many people to fulfil their wish of remembering the charity in their Will.

Research has been responsible for saving nearly 520,000 lives in the UK since the 1980s and as the advances accelerate, Cancer Research UK is already laying the foundations for the next generation of cancer treatments that will save millions of lives worldwide.

David Heath said: “Ringrose Law is really proud to receive this special recognition from Cancer Research UK. It is a truly inspiring charity which has been responsible for many of the key advances that have been made in the fight against cancer over recent decades. And it continues to look ahead, pushing the boundaries of medical science”.

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Council tax discount review Approximately 11,500 households are being urged to tell South Holland District Council if they are claiming council tax discounts they are not entitled to. The authority gives a 25 per cent council tax discount to more than 11,500 households where there is only one adult resident at the property. In the last financial year, this totalled more than £3.1million.

The Council will shortly be comparing its council tax information with other databases to identify those cases where more than one adult is living at an address and a discount is still being claimed. Councillor Peter Coupland, Portfolio Holder for Finance, said: “We believe most council tax discounts are claimed honestly and legitimately but we know there are times where a household’s circumstances change and people forget to tell us their eligibility to a discount should end.

“However, it is a statutory requirement for council tax payers to tell us within 21 days if they think they should no longer qualify for a discount.

If you receive a discount you think you should not receive, this is your final chance to tell us, before we contact you.

We are obliged to amend any records we find to be incorrect, back to the date of the change. This means that householders do not benefit from withholding information from us and it makes it fair for everyone. It could mean some households will find they have a considerable amount of council tax arrears to pay.

Council Tax payers can contact South Holland District Council’s Revenues service by ringing 01775 761161 and select Option 4, email counciltax@sholland.gov.uk or call into our offices in Priory Road, Spalding.

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John Hayes MP becomes Breast Cancer Ambassador John Hayes MP for South Holland and The Deepings has demonstrated his support for women with breast cancer by becoming a parliamentary ambassador for leading charity Breast Cancer Now. John Hayes joins 169 MPs across the country who are pledging their support to Breast Cancer Now – the UK’s largest breast cancer charity – to remind fellow politicians and constituents alike that breast cancer is not a ‘done deal’ and that immediate action must be taken to stop the disease taking lives.

Nearly 12,000 women are still dying from breast cancer each year in the UK – an average of 18 women a year in each constituency.

Breast Cancer Now will be working closely with the 170 Breast Cancer Ambassadors to help them take action to tackle breast cancer in their constituencies and in Parliament, and to ensure that the UK’s most common cancer remains high on the

political agenda.

John Hayes MP, said: “Too many women are still dying from breast cancer in the UK. We must act now if we are to finally put an end to deaths from the disease and I am therefore very proud to support Breast Cancer Now and their bold 2050 ambition.

Together, we urgently need to put the spotlight back on this dreadful disease locally and nationally.

By becoming a Breast Cancer Ambassador, I will ensure that action is taken on behalf of the women and families affected by breast cancer within the local community of South Holland and The Deepings.”

Breast Cancer Now – the new charity created from the merger of Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer – launched in June 2015, aiming to unite everybody affected by the disease to ensure that we are the generation that finally stops women dying from it.

Queensgate reveals its Q Style Icon 2015 1,500 votes, 76 entrants but just one winner.

The Queensgate Q Style Icon competition champion of 2015 has been revealed as Spalding’s Anna Lansdown. The 27 year old received 170 votes from the public to take her through to the final stage of the competition and a panel of judges were unanimous with their decision to choose Anna to feature in Queensgate’s Autumn/Winter magazine.

As the winner Anna was made to feel like a princess as she received treatments including a facial by Clarins in their Beauty Room at Boots, makeup by Benefit in John Lewis, Shellac nails by BB’s Brow Bar and hairstyling by Pkai. After her incredible transformation, Anna was styled by Oasis in a pair of stylish culottes and an elegant lace trim blouse, topped off with a tasselled cross-body handbag.

“This has been a wonderful experience, I never thought I would win and entered as a bit of fun,” said Anna. She adds; “The stores in Queensgate have been amazing and made me feel so special. I love the looks they have created and the photos are amazing, I’m so excited to have had this opportunity.”

Relaxations Competition Based in Spalding, Relaxatiwons provides massage therapy for fitness and well-being in a professional and friendly environment.

You will find many treatments on offer from Indian Head Massage through to Full Body Massage. Owner Donna Holstead even offers bespoke Sports Massage for pre- and post-event. Relaxations will also be offering waxing soon.

To help you feel all chilled out Donna has five prizes up for grabs – 2 back, neck and shoulder massages, 1 hot stones back, neck and shoulder massage and 2 Indian head

massages.

For your chance to win one of these massages simply answer the question below and return the form to Relaxations Competition, Simply Spalding Magazine, Barrowby Barns, Northgate, West Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire, PE11 3TB or email your answer to editor@simplyspalding.co.uk The closing date is Tuesday September 15 2015. The winners will be notified no later than Thursday 17th September 2015. There is no cash prize alternative and the Editor’s decision is final.

Competitions are not open to employees of Chilli Media & Publishing Ltd, their families or anyone professionally connected to the company. On occasion, Chilli Media & Publishing Ltd may make offers on products or services that we believe may be of interest to our readers. If you do not wish to receive this information please write NO INFORMATION clearly on your entry.

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Lottery Winner encourages others to recycle

A delighted woman who won £1,000 in South Holland District Council’s Green Bag Lottery has urged others to get recycling. Diane Smart, of Sutton St James, was ‘stunned’ to win the top prize and was presented with her cheque this week.

Mrs Smart said: “We don’t normally win things so when I found out I thought it was a joke! This has come as a very nice surprise and all because we’ve been doing our recycling properly, which is something I just get on with. Recycling isn’t hard to do and makes such a big difference so I would encourage anyone who doesn’t do it to get started.”

Mrs Smart’s win marks the end of the Green Bag Lottery, which was set up in February 2014 to promote good recycling and raise awareness of its importance.

Every four weeks, ten households were randomly and secretly selected to take part. Each one that presented recycling correctly for at least three of the four weeks was awarded £100 and they were then placed into a draw to win the grand prize of £1,000. Since the lottery launched there have been a total of 127 winners out of a possible 160 households chosen, showing that South Holland residents mean business when it comes to recycling. Over £10,000 in prize money was handed out, which includes £100 prizes and £4,000 in grand prize draw money.

Atlas Care Services Awarded Home Care Services Contract Lincolnshire County Council has formally awarded the Adult Home Care Services contract for the Spalding/South Holland District Council Region to Atlas Care Services Ltd. This will result in the transition responsibility of all Home Care Services in the region to Atlas Care Services as Prime/Lead Provider by 26th September 2015. Around 4000 hours of adult home care and support services are provided in the region. Going forward ACS will be

working with a number of home care providers who will continue to support ACS in meeting service demands and needs. As part of the transition process ACS has formed collaborations with other Prime/Lead Providers in Stamford/Bourne and Grantham to continue providing services in those regions. ACS intends upon developing further partnerships with Prime/Lead Providers in additional areas in the coming months.

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Springfields Events & Conference Centre

Sunday 20 September 2015 Cupids Autumn Wedding Show Everything you need for your perfect wedding Doors open: 10:30am to 3:00pm. Assistance dogs only. FREE Parking Entrance fee: £4 adults. Seniors and children free Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: Natalie 01775 768661 Web site: www.cupidsweddingshows.com Sunday 27 September 2015 Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair Doors open: 10:00am to 4:00pm. Assistance dogs only. FREE Parking 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 Sunday 4 October 2015 Spalding Model Tractor Show Doors open: 10.00am to 4.00pm. Assistance dogs only. FREE Parking 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 Sunday 18 October 2015 Springfields Autumn Craft Fair (over 60 stalls) Doors open: 10.00am to 4.00pm. Assistance dogs only. FREE Parking Entrance fee: £1.00 adults, under 16s free Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: Inga Maxwell: 01775 724843 or Email: admin@springfields.net Sunday 8 November 2015 Toy Collectors Fair Doors open: 10:00am to 3:00pm. Assistance dogs only. FREE Parking 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 Monday 9 & Tuesday 10 November 2015 Action Medical Research Christmas Gift Fair Doors open: Monday 2.00pm to 9.00pm. Tuesday 9.30am to 4.30pm Assistance dogs only. FREE Parking Entrance fee: £2.00 adults, children under 16 free Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: Mrs Petronella Keeling: 01775 722017 Email: pgkeeling@tiscali.co.uk Web site: www.action.org.uk Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November 2015 Spalding Model Railway Show Doors open: Saturday:10:00am to 5:00pm. Sunday: 10.00am to 4.30pm Doors open at 9.30 both days for disabled visitors.

Assistance dogs only. FREE Parking Entrance fee: £7.00 adults, £6.00 concessions, £3.00 children, £17.00 family ticket Patio café serving breakfasts, lunches & snacks Contact: 01406 426669 or 07754 057935 Email: contact@ spaldingmodelrailwayclub.org.uk Web site: www.spaldingmodelrailwayclub.org.uk

BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS:

Wednesday 30 September Thursday 29 October

Thursday 15 October Tuesday 17 November

SPRINGFIELDS CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS 12th December: Welcome back – “Abba Gold UK” Christmas Party Night 19th December: “Wild Boys” Christmas Party Night Tickets: £35 - including 2 course Festive meal (carvery service) plus dancing to Spectrum Laser Disco.

31st December: New Year’s Eve Party with “Take That 2” – Tickets £37.50 – including 3 course dinner (carvery service) plus dancing to Spectrum Laser Disco and Midnight Celebration Minimum age – 14 years.

More details on our website – www.springfieldsevents.co.uk For more information or to book tickets tel: 01775 724843 All event prices and information are correct at the time of printing.

Please check latest updates on www.springfieldsevents.co.uk

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Nick Worth, The Deputy Leader of South Holland District Council, gives you an insight as to what is happening in and around Spalding and the surrounding villages

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............................................................ 01775 .08445660447 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 .08001111 1111 Spalding Library................................................. 01522 782010 Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages.......................................... 01522 782244 8 | www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING

Refreshed from our holidays it is often a good time to take on new adventures and challenges.

Volunteering is something many of us do and in fact there are very few people who are not either actively involved as a volunteer or have their lives affected by volunteers. There are volunteers in our armed services, volunteer firemen, policemen, cadets, scouts, Lives medics and first responders, volunteer car drivers, hospital volunteers, ‘in bloom’ volunteers making our towns and villages look stunning, volunteers running our community centres, village halls, senior forums, Citizens Advice Bureau, women’s institutes, sports and social clubs and many more. It is clear we cannot survive without them and they undoubtedly should be far more valued than they are because they make such a huge contribution to our society.

I am currently involved with two in the Holbeach area, at Holbeach Youth Club and most recently I am now recruiting for Volunteers to help run the new Community Hub Library in Holbeach. No previous experience is required for either, just a willingness to help, give something back to the community and enjoy working with people of all ages and abilities. Basic training in simple bite sized sessions is provided for both, relevant checks are undertaken where required and support is on hand for the practical and fun part of actually helping other people to make the most

of the facilities in our community.

Importantly you can give as much or as little of your time as you like, it is not a job and it should be done because you enjoy doing it and maybe want to just get out of the house to meet new friends.

Volunteering brings together all sorts of people from different backgrounds, some with professional qualifications and others with no qualifications at all, but a chance to increase, even at an older age, their skills and local knowledge, all of which can be hugely rewarding.

If you are interested in helping out at the Community Hub Library in Holbeach, which will open in the middle of October or Holbeach Youth Club, which will be celebrating its’ 70th Anniversary on Saturday, 19th September, then please let me know –maybe you were one of the original volunteers, now that would be great!

Watch the local press for more details on both.

If you are interested in volunteering in general then please do contact the Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service www.lincolnshirecvs.org.uk who have experienced workers and a wealth of knowledge to help you with any aspect of volunteering, from being a volunteer, helping with the dreaded DBS checks, getting grant funding to helping local community groups to become fully constituted bodies.

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Batemans Close, Gedney

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A deceptively spacious detached bungalow in a non-estate location in Spalding. On a large plot with off road parking for multiple vehicles the property offers buyers a large living room, two double bedrooms, eat in kitchen, garage and workshop. Early viewing is recommended to avoid disappointment.

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£165,000

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Westside, Spalding

£62,500

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Simply Property

Should you Buy with your Head or Heart?

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❱ BY HAYLEY HAMMOND, SIMPLY PROPERTY

or most of us buying a home is likely to be the most expensive purchase we will ever make in our lives. That’s why we advise that you take time to fully appreciate if the property is the right property for you and your family.

It is all too easy to walk into a property, spend 30 minutes there and fall in love but this is a huge decision and financial commitment and needs a serious plan! Whilst it’s important to like a property you buy you do need to think about the practicalities too.

Things to do: Research well. Spend some time gathering information about the property - use the power of the internet, discuss with your estate agent if you don’t live in the area what is good and bad; they should have local area knowledge, and ask for a property particulars pack.

Speak to the local authority to identify any known future impacts or restrictions on the property such as development or listed building status.

Make a list of questions you want to ask the seller/ agent before visiting the property e.g. local schools, neighbours, age of gas boiler or electrical wiring, any drainage issues.

“Chat with neighbours to see what they like or dislike about of the property and neighbourhood.”

Drive and walk around the area in which the property is situated and view an aerial view (you can use Google Maps) to get a feel for the immediate surroundings. Think about what is important to you and your family not just now but in the next few years.

It’s time to view the property, think about measuring the rooms and door openings as you need to confirm that your furniture can be accommodated within the property. With the sellers permission consider taking photographs of the property to refer back to. It is important to keep perspective, don’t discount a property because a £600 table won’t fit in!!

Chat with neighbours to see what they like or dislike about of the property and neighbourhood.

Think about the neighbouring properties becoming extended… is it likely to impact on the property?

Visit the property more than once and preferably at different times of the day, and don’t be afraid of visiting again if you feel the need to!

So, when you’re searching for your next home think with your head and a little bit of your heart!

If you are planning on selling your home or are looking for a new home please call SIMPLY PROPERTY on 01775 640622 or find us online at www.simplyproperty.org

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Advice

Extra money for people in work ❱ BY LISA BARWELL

If you are working, you may still be able to get benefits or tax credits if you are on a low income. It does not matter whether you are working for someone else or self-employed. The benefits you can get depend on your circumstances, your earnings and other money you have coming in, and on how many hours you work each week. There are different benefits for people who work less than 16 hours a week and for people who work 16 hours or more.

If you have more than one job, you should add the hours from both jobs together. If the number of hours you work changes from week to week, your benefit will depend on your average hours.

If you work fewer than 16 hours If you work fewer than 16 hours a week, you may be able to claim Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance. However, if you have a partner who lives with you and works 24 hours a week or more, you will not be able to claim these benefits. Your partner may be able to claim Working Tax Credit instead You could also be entitled to some Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction to help with the costs of rent and Council Tax. If you have children, you can claim Child Tax Credit and Child Benefit. You can get these benefits whether or not you do any work.

If you work 16 hours or more a week

If you work 16 hours or more a week, you may be entitled to Working Tax Credit. This will depend on your circumstances and how much money you have coming in. You may also be entitled to other benefits, for example, if you are on a low income you could get some Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction to help with rent and Council Tax. If you have children, you can claim Child

Benefit and you may also be entitled to some Child Tax Credit. You do not have to be working to get Child Tax Credit, but your earnings will affect the amount you get.

Who can get Working Tax Credit The number of hours a week you have to work to be able to get Working Tax Credit depends on your circumstances.

If you’re single or in a couple, and have no children, you can qualify if: •

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you are 25 or over and you work at least 30 hours a week, or you are 16 or over and you work at least 16 hours a week and you are disabled and you get a qualifying benefit, or you are 60 or over and you work at least 16 hours a week.

If you’re single and have at least one child, you can qualify if: • you are 16 or over and you work at least 16 hours a week and you are responsible for a child or young person.

If you’re in a couple and you are responsible for a child or young person, you can qualify if: •

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you are 16 or over and you or your partner works at least 16 hours a week and the two of you work at least 24 hours a week between you in total. For example, you can meet this condition if you work 16 hours a week and your partner works 8 hours a week. If only one of you works, that person must work at least 24 hours, or you are 16 or over and you work at least 16 hours a week and you are disabled and you get a qualifying benefit you are 16 or over and you work at least 16 hours a week and your partner is a hospital in-patient or entitled to Carer’s Allowance or in prison or gets certain disability benefits you are 60 or over and work at least 16 hours a week.

There is an online questionnaire you can use to find out if you might qualify for WTC. Go to the GOV.UK website at www.gov.uk.

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

South Holland CAB is open at :

The bureau is also open at the following:

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.

Adviceline: 08444 111 444; Polish (Mon, Wed, Thurs)/advice line: 0844 847 6128 • Reception: 01775 717444

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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Library News

By Sharman Morriss, Spalding Library

Adult book choice

Children’s book choice

Make Me

Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes

By Lee Child “Why is this town called Mother’s Rest?”That’s all Reacher wants to know. A worried woman named Michelle Chang, who mistakes him for someone else: her missing partner in a private investigation she thinks must have started small and then turned lethal. Reacher has no particular place to go and all the time in the world to get there, and there’s something about Chang...so he teams up with her. He thinks: How bad can this thing be? But before long he’s plunged into a desperate race through LA, Chicago, Phoenix, and San Francisco and through the hidden parts of the Internet, up against thugs and assassins. Walking away would have been easier. But, as always, Reacher’s rule is: If you want me to stop, you’re going to have to make me.

By Rick Riordan The next in the popular series with Percy Jackson.

In this gripping follow-up to Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, demigod Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of the original Greek heroes in all their gory, bloodthirsty glory.

Want to know who cut off Medusa’s head?

Which hero was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus, the winged horse? Percy has all the answers.

Rick Riordan is an award-winning writer.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick’s first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the Red House Children’s Book Award in 2006 and is now a blockbuster film franchise, starring Logan Lerman.

Local History in September To celebrate the Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days this year we will have various displays in the local history area within the library.

Come in during September to view our Local History collection and Family History resources.

Special Storytime Session On Tuesday 8th September at 2:00 pm we are having a free special storytime session with an Autumn and Harvest Festival theme.

Come and join us.

Coming Next Month…

The Big Draw Event Join us in October to take part in the Big Draw Event at Spalding Library.

Reserve your copy today either at Spalding Library, by calling 01522 782010 or via the online catalogue at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/libraries

➤ Spalding Library opening hours: Monday 9am – 5pm, Tuesday 9am – 5pm, Wednesday 9am – 5pm, Thursday 9am – 6pm, Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm ➤ Pinchbeck Library opening hours: Tuesday 10am - \1pm, Wednesday 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 4pm Thursday 10am - 1pm

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• Pilgrims Chase is located on the outskirts of the historic fenland town of Spalding, and bordered by peaceful open farmland • With Help to Buy you could secure a 3 bedroom Scardale (plot 5) for only £172,995 with a deposit of just £8,650* • Our Part Exchange and Easymover schemes are also available on selected homes

Visit us this weekend to find out more!

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or visit taylorwimpey.co.uk/pilgrimschase Sales centre open Thurs to Mon 10.30am to 5.30pm, Tues & Weds 11am to 4.30pm. * Normal Taylor Wimpey terms and conditions apply. Images used for illustrative purposes only. Images include optional upgrades at additional cost. Prices correct at time of going to press. Offers available on selected plots and developments only. Eligible applicants will be offered an equity loan of up to a maximum of 20% of the purchase price (based on the open market value) Applicants are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings and any deposit where required. For the first five years there is no fee charged on the equity loan component. At the start of year six a fee of 1.75% is payable on the equity loan, which rises annually by RPI inflation plus 1%. The equity loan is provided by the HCA and held as a second charge. Terms and conditions apply and full details will be provided on request. This offer is subject and only available on selected developments and properties in England only. It is not offered with any other promotion. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

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Pinchbeck East Primary School 01775 723841

enquiries@pinchbeckeast.lincs.sch.uk

“This is an outstanding school… Teaching is outstanding because lessons are well paced and teachers accurately match the work to pupils’ individual needs… Pupils are exceptionally polite and courteous, both to adults and each other.”

Thursday15th 16th October October Thursday between 5.30pm between 5.30pm and and7pm 7pm

OFSTED May 2012

We will be holding an OPEN MORNING on 21st October 2015 (9.30 – 11am) There will be a presentation at 9.30am.

Please notify the school if you are going to attend.

Contact the school office via email to enquiries@pinchbeckeast.lincs.sch.uk or call 01775 723841.

For more information about the school, including our latest OFSTED report, take a look at our school website

www.pinchbeckeast.lincs.sch.uk

Aspire • Challenge • Achieve

Open Evening Students in Years 5&6 and their parents/carers are warmly invited to the Bourne Academy Open Evening to be held on:

Thursday 24th September 6.00 - 8.00pm

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Students in Years 5&6 and their parents/carers are warmly invited to the Bourne Academy Open Evening to be held on:

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An opportunity to take a guided tour with our students and view everything Bourne Academy has to offer. Meet students and staff, SPALDING view the facilities and take part in a variety of activities.

16 | www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY There will be a short presentation by the Headteacher, Mr Laurence Reilly at 6.00pm and 7.00pm in the School Hall.

An opportunity to take a guided tour with our students and view everything Bourne Academy has to offer. Meet students and staff, view the facilities and take part in a variety of activities.

There will be a short presentation by the Headteacher, Mr Laurence Reilly at 6.00pm and 7.00pm in the School Hall.

www.bourneacademy.org Bourne Academy, Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne PE10 9DT Tel:01778 422365

Choosing a School

Open Days and Evenings

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Why it is so important to take the time to attend

friend of mine has a daughter who is about to reach school age and she feels like she’s at the start of a very long journey. “Getting the right start is so, so important” she said to me, “I don’t want to base my decisions purely on an Ofsted report, I want to know more”and she’s absolutely right. I’ve also got friends who have children who will be starting secondary school in September 2016 and they also have the task of finding the right school. So whether your child is about to start primary or secondary there is a lot to consider.

Which is why Open Days and Evenings can be really important. No matter how good a website or school brochure is,nothing beats walking through the door and you and your child having a good look around in person.

You will both be able to get a feel for the school, take a look at what is important to you (which will be different things!!) and hopefully help you hone your options until you are ready to make a decision.

For parents of primary age children often their first port of call is to speak to the local authority and see which schools are in their catchment area which will very quickly narrow down the choices available. For secondary schools, eleven plus results will reveal the options. When you have made your shortlist find out when the Open Days or Evenings are and put your name down to attend. You might like to have a conversation with your child to find out the most important things they hope to find at their new school. For secondary children, think about the extra-curricular activities they like to do and bear them in mind.

Generally speaking, Open events tend to follow a similar format with a welcome from the head and possibly some of the teachers. You are then taken on a tour of the school. It’s the perfect opportunity to speak to the head, the teachers and current students. If it’s an open day rather than an evening then there is a very good chance you will get to see a typical day at the

❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

“...make sure you look around more than one school to give you a really good idea of how the school compares to others.”

school. Enjoy looking around the classrooms and pay attention to the displays on the walls, they give a good flavour of what is being taught and how the children’s work is presented and celebrated.

Take a look at the number of students in each class and the teacher to pupil ratio, it will give you a good idea how much contact time your child will have with their teacher.

Also ask about the level of contact between parents and teachers - how often do they get in touch, what for and how? Many schools take part in the ParentMail system which keeps parents up to date via email and text. If you like regular contact then make sure you will receive it! Ask about extra-curricular activities and school trips.

Even if you are pretty sure that you know which school you would like your child to attend make sure you look around more than one school to give you a really good idea of how the school compares to others. More than anything ask yourself “Will my child be happy here?” Each school will have its own strengths and matching them to your child’s interests and strengths is the ultimate aim.

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65 Reg Cars

Top new 65 reg cars The first day of September will see status-conscious motorists across the United Kingdom making a beeline for cars with shiny new 65 plates

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❱ BY TIM BARNES-CLAY

o, if you’re thinking of getting in on the latest registration as a buyer or your company vehicle’s up for renewal, check out the these top new cars of 2015.

1 - Volkswagen Passat GTE Saloon The new VW Passat is one of the most pioneering business-cum-family sized cars to hit Britain.

It is the first Passat with a plug-in hybrid drive system, delivering zero-emissions, too.

Thrills haven’t been forgotten either, because, in GTE mode, the Volkswagen sprints like an athlete.

The car is well-built, and the seats are comfortable. Leg and headroom are very good, as well, while the boot is gigantic.

This is possibly green motoring at its classiest.

The Passat GTE is available to order now, with first UK deliveries in October.

Priced from: £33,000 2 - Jaguar XE This new Jaguar comes brimming with technology, ultra-efficient engines and sharpsuited aesthetics.

Inside, there are slabs of wood, leather and brushed aluminium, bringing the XE level with other business sized premium saloons.

There is plenty of capacity for adults up front, and legroom in the rear equals what you get in German rivals. And with 455-litres of boot space you’ll easily get the family’s luggage in at weekends.

The Jaguar has accomplished an amazing balance between ride comfort and handling prowess. Where competitors like the BMW 3 Series sits on the dynamics side of the fence and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class prefers luxury, the XE achieves both.

Priced from: £26,990

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3 - Subaru Outback The new Outback sports a fresh exterior design, a higher quality interior and a raft of new safety tech.

The Subaru is available with diesel or petrol power, and has been developed to offer space, practicality, safety and all-terrain versatility, too.

This makes it a very adaptable business-cumleisure motor – especially if you’re based in more rural areas.

The boot capacity has increased against the departing model to 559 litres, with a new Smart Power Tailgate for greater ease-of-use.

Priced from: £27,995 4 - Audi Q7 Although the exterior dimensions have been reduced, the new Audi Q7 offers more interior room, and has the all-important seven seats.

All Q7s come with heaps of kit, including keyless go, cruise control, and 19 inch alloy wheels.

All seats in the second and third rows have Isofix fixtures for child seats. Busy parents can therefore mount up to six child seats in the new Audi Q7.

This Audi ticks all the boxes needed to be a success for business, family or pleasure, thanks to its large carrying practicality, classy interior, powerful performance and relaxed ride.

Priced from: £44,995 5 - Volvo XC90 The new XC90 has an interior that’s contemporary, airy and neat.

Amongst the soft leather, wood and metal finishes, the seven-seater features chairs that free up space, both in the second and third rows.

The SUV boasts all the virtues that made the initial model one of Volvo’s most profitable cars ever, combining brilliant handling and comfort with superior get-you-there ability and

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flexibility.

The XC90 does it all; it’s perfect for a family, it looks good for business and it’s just the thing for anyone needing a safe, grippy car for all seasons.

Priced from: £45,750 6 - Ford Mondeo Vignale This is the first vehicle to be introduced as part of Ford’s new Vignale luxury brand.

Available in four-door and estate body styles, the Mondeo Vignale delivers exceptional executive car refinement with a quilted and tuxedo-stitched leather interior.

It delivers a comfortable ride and incorporates enhanced sound insulation to better isolate road noise.

The Ford Vignale Mondeo is available to order now at new flagship Ford Stores, currently opening across the UK. Priced from: £29,045 7 - Audi A8 Offered in standard or Long Wheelbase formats, the latest A8 features a rationalised choice of engines.

It is loaded with a host of awesome tech, too, making the driving experience as luxurious as possible.

The Audi A8’s cabin is sophisticated and sturdily built and the power-plant’s available mean the car is rapid, whichever model you opt for.

The entry-level A8 is the 258bhp 3.0-litre TDI diesel and this is as swift as you’re ever likely to need. A more potent 4.2-litre TDI is also obtainable, while the lightening quick S8 has a 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine that delivers 513bhp.

Combined with the A8’s titanic size, the more powerful engines aren’t cheap to run, but if you keep with the oil-burners, official fuel economy figures are approaching 50mpg.

Priced from: £59,585

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Pets Corner

How To Occupy Anxious Pets In their natural habitat animals usually live in groups, so when we leave them on their own they can become bored and anxious.

Here are some ideas to keep your pet occupied.

Reassuring Sounds It can help to leave a low volume radio on.

Make it a talk show rather than music, as chatter is more relaxing than ‘up and down’ sounds. You can leave the TV on instead if you prefer, your pet probably won’t watch it, but the sound may prove soothing.

Provide Some Toys Toys can help keep your pet entertained.

Cats enjoy cat nip, a look-out tower, or even a cardboard box to hide in. Dogs appreciate chewy toys, but avoid squeaky toys when they are home alone as they can cause overstimulation. Buy them something to get their teeth into instead.

A Safe Haven A comfortable warm bed is a must too. Try leaving a piece of your old worn clothing in there, or try plug-in pheromone diffusers as the scent can calm anxious pets.

Kong Are Excellent Kongs are available for cats or dogs, and they are great at keeping them occupied.

A Kong is a tough, non-toxic, dishwasher safe, rubber toy that you can stuff with treats. A dog or cat’s natural instinct is to forage for food, so a Kong will keep them entertained for hours, especially if you prepare it the night before and store it in the freezer. It will take them longer to retrieve all the treats when it’s frozen solid.

Dogs enjoy chewing a Kong, and because chewing is a stress reliever for them, you may find it prevents destructive

habits in your home. Some cat Kongs have feathers attached and are easier to bat and chase rather than chew.

A Daily Visitor If you work all day then it might help to have a friend pop in to break up your pet’s lonely hours. If there is no-one you can ask, look for a dog walker or cat-sitter to help you.

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Diets If you are looking to lose a few pounds or perhaps you need to change your eating habits forever then we have an overview of some of the most popular diets in the UK

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e all diet at some point in our lives and it is often for different reasons, some for the health benefits, some to change the way they look and others to kick-start a new way of eating. There are the tried and tested methods which are popular in the UK which are detailed below and there are diets which dip in and out of our collective consciousness – Atkins anyone?! Whatever reasons you have for wanting to lose weight it is always best to speak to your doctor before starting any kind of weight loss plan.

goals. Through weekly meetings you will learn more about your approach to food and gain hints and tips from others. You begin with a free food list which contains all the foods you are able to eat in unlimited amounts. You will set your own goals and be given the support you need to achieve them. Details of your nearest meeting can be found at www.slimmingworld.com

Weight Watchers Over the last 50 years Weight Watchers has been in the business of changing the way people view food.

Moving with the times you are able to follow their healthy-eating programme in a way that suits you , either online only, by attending weekly meetings or a combination of the two. Using the Weight Watchers ProPoints weight loss system no foods are off-limits. Within their literature you will find that every food has a ProPoints value.

Depending on your weight you will be allocated a daily ProPoints allowance for you to spend in any way you choose (there are even extra points available during the week should you need them). Details of your nearest meeting can be found at www.weightwatchers.co.uk

Cambridge Diet The Cambridge Plan was created by Bio-chemist Dr Alan Howard and Dr Ian McLean-Baird as they sought to develop the “perfect diet”.

It was launched in the UK in 1984 and 30 million people around the world have used it. Their soups, shakes, bars, savoury rice, spaghetti Bolognese, vanilla rice pudding and porridge can be used as a sole source of nutrition or combined with regular food for a more gradual weight loss or as a weight management system.

Throughout your time your personal consultant will motivate and encourage you and help you to maintain your new look when you reach your goals. Details of your nearest consultant can be found at www. cambridgeweightplan.com

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Moving House

Moving House The end is in sight – you have sold your house, found a new one and are just about to receive your moving date. Now comes the job that everybody dreads, the packing!

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he biggest job when moving house can be the packing, especially if you are downsizing as you will need to look extra carefully at what you are going to take with you. But whether your new house is smaller or not you can take the opportunity to go through your belongings. The easiest part is to throw away anything you no longer want or need. Next, create two piles in each room.

One pile should be good quality items you no longer require and these can be sent to a charity shop who will be grateful of the donation, not to mention a little feelgood factor for you. The rest is everything you want to keep and these are the things you will need to pack. Once you have sorted your belongings you can decide whether to pack your things yourself or speak to a removal firm who can pack for you.

If you choose to pack your things yourself then make sure that you have enough boxes, insulation (such as bubble wrap, newspaper, tissue paper) and tape (masking tape, parcel tape). As you pack make a note on each filled box of which room they will need to go in at the new house as well as brief details of what is in the box to help you to find any items you might need early on after the move. You can get boxes from a removal firm even if you are not using them for packing which is a good idea as they have

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“However you decide to pack and move it is always a good idea to pack a separate bag and box with the essentials you will need on your first night in your new home...”

boxes that are a little different to your run-of-the-mill boxes such as wardrobe boxes which contain a rail for ease of moving your clothes.

Whether you are using a removal firm or not as soon as you have your moving date you need to organise the removal. If you are hiring a van yourself then call and reserve a van for your moving date. One of the biggest mistakes you can make here is to hire the wrong size van. Underestimating the size you will need could result in you having to make many more trips or even not getting the job done in time which could cause problems. If in doubt, speak to the hire company who will be able to advise you.

Unless you don’t have much to move however, it is always best to use a removal company. When using professionals you will need to get in touch with a moving date as soon as you can. Have a good look at their insurance documents to make sure everything you are moving will be covered. If not you may need to make alternative arrangements for those items. If you want the removal firm to pack for you then let them know as they will need to build in extra time to do this.

When you speak to a potential removal firm for the first time you will need to let them have the following information: Where you are based and the area you are moving to The date and the time you will need them How much you think you have to move Details of large items of furniture which will need moving However you decide to pack and move it is always a good idea to pack a separate bag and box with the essentials you will need on your first night in your new home to stop you having to search through boxes. As well as a change of clothes and your toiletries you might like to keep the kettle handy so you can have a cup of tea before the mammoth task of unpacking begins!

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Autumn Recipes As the weather starts to cool down at the end of September our cooking begins to turn towards home-made hearty comfort food to get us through the winter months.

We take a look at one of our most famous exports, the Lincolnshire sausage, and our favourite cold-weather recipes

Sausage Rolls

Ingredients 

Method: Preheat the oven to 220C / Gas Mark 7. Sieve the flour and salt into a large bowl. Cut the butter and lard into cubes and rub them into the mixture until it resembles bread crumbs.

Make a well in the centre and pour in the water, mixing until you have a firm dough.

Cover with cling film and leave to rest for 2030 minutes.

Turn out the dough. Knead it lightly and flatten out into a square. Use a rolling pin to roll out a rectangle, roughly 30cm long and 25cm wide. Trim the rough edges and cut lengthwise down the middle to make 2

smaller rectangles. Lay 3 sausages end to end down the middle of each half. Fold the dough over the sausages to make long rolls with the dough overlapping at the bottom.

Slice each roll crosswise into as many pieces as you require (depending on whether you want large or small sausage rolls, anywhere between 3 and 9 per half ). Transfer to a baking tray and brush the top with egg for a glaze. Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Ingredients

225g plain flour, pinch of salt, 30g lard, 125ml iced water, 200g butter, 6 Lincolnshire Sausages, 1 egg for glazing.

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140g plain flour, 3 eggs, 300ml milk, pinch of salt, 4tbsp oil, 8 Lincolnshire sausages.

Method: Preheat the oven to 220c / Gas Mark 7. Whisk together the flour, eggs, milk and salt. Pour oil into a large tin and brush it over the sides. Pour the batter into the tin and place the sausages on top. Cook in the oven for 30-40 minutes

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Bathrooms

How to plan your bathroom for the best results Today there is so much choice when it comes to bathrooms it is easy to forget your personal taste and end up with a bathroom that while it might be beautiful doesn’t quite fit with your lifestyle. We have some tips for the planning stages

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t is always a good idea to begin by thinking about the function of your bathroom, and it’s not as simply as it sounds. What do you use it for the most, for example is it a family bathroom? Which do you use most, shower or bath?

Do your treat your bathroom as somewhere to relax and unwind or is it purely functional? Thinking ahead to a potential remodel, consider how much space you have to play with. Making sure everything will fit will save you problems down the line!! Do you get ready in the bathroom in the mornings – if you put your make-up on in the bathroom would a double sink and mirror be handy? If you are a shower person would a shower room or wet room be more appropriate?

Narrowing down your options before you really start will can save you hours once you begin shopping.

Most people begin by buying their bathroom suite. Many stores that sell bathrooms will offer a free design service so you can see how your bathroom will look before you order. Generally people will buy a bath or shower, a sink and toilet initially. These tend to be from the same range to give a uniform look to the bathroom. If you’re choosing a bath then you have the choice from a huge range from your standard panelled bath right up to freestanding roll top baths and everything in between. Showers are similiarly bountiful when it comes to choice so take the time to think about what your favourite shower features are to help narrow the search!! For sinks and toilets you can now choose between floor and wallmounted which can alter the look of the bathroom considerably.

Once you have chosen you can choose your taps which gives you another opportunity to stamp your personality on the room. From there it’s all about storage – cabinets, under sink storage and shelves all provide the solution.

The flooring and the walls will give your bathroom its ‘feel’ – modern, traditional, functional. Whether you choose tiles or lino flooring needs to be waterproof and non-slip. Most people prefer to tile their bathroom walls today and you can take your pick from ceramics, stone, glass and mosaic. You can really have fun with textures. .

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“Many stores that sell bathrooms will offer a free design service so you can see how your bathroom will look before you order.”

(it is calculated based on how likely the lights are to come into contact with water or water spray). Before you purchase your lights speak with your electrician to ensure you are buying the correct ones to avoid delays in fitting.

All you need to do then is arrange fitting – if the company you bought from does not offer a fitting service then you will need to find a fitter and an electrician. Finally, be prepared for some upheaval as there may be some time during fitting when you will not have a water supply and if refitting is a big job you may not have a bathroom for a while so be sure to make alternative arrangements!!

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Out & About in Long Sutton

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do love to visit Long Sutton. I have friends in Long Sutton and we have had many a good meal and catch-ups in the Granary!! When I’m there on business I always like to take the time to have a wander round Market Place. As an added bonus I’ve never found it a problem to park (which can be sometimes be a problem with villages that have busy centres) and it is always well looked after, whatever time of year. Just around the corner from Market Place sits Spire Dental . I was lucky enough to win a course of teeth whitening at a charity auction recently which prompted my visit and I hadn’t been there for too long before I realised that this small practice is up to big things…

Spire offer a different type of dentistry – it certainly doesn’t have the feel of your average dental surgery when you walk in. Regardless of the reason for your visit they aim to make each visit as pleasant as possible and look at each patient as an individual, giving you the chance to have your say in the smile you have always wanted. Whether you are looking to maintain healthy teeth and gums or for cosmetic treatments to improve your smile and confidence they are able to advise and assist you.

If you are wanting a practice for your usual checkups they offer ‘pay-as-you-go’ or monthly plans to help spread costs. Payment plans start from only £7.50 per month and include all your routine care. Additional benefits such as insurance and discounts are also included. We all want the best care possible for our families which is why Spire offer routine dental care to the under 12’s free of charge (a parent must also be registered).

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he Toyota Prius Plus looks a little sexier now it’s had a facelift.

The Japanese auto maker has given the green people carrier a sharp new front end, with LED headlamps and LED rear light clusters. Meanwhile, inside, there’s now a multimedia touchscreen with DAB, a reversing camera and Bluetooth.

On higher trimmed Excel and Excel Plus models, Toyota’s ‘Touch 2 with Go’ system adds navigation and connectivity functions. These versions of the Prius Plus also benefit from tech features that improve safety and contribute to smoother and easier driving. They feature Toyota’s Pre-Crash Safety system, which is designed to help you avoid a collision, or to reduce the consequences should a crash happen.

Behind the wheel, the instrumentation is still as bizarre as the Prius’ exterior. The dashboard is a blend of all kinds of materials, with irregularly organised switchgear.

None of that, apart from some cheap feeling plastics is bad, though – just different to the norm. And that’s kind of refreshing.

When you think ‘Prius’ – cool, rock and film stars who want to save the environment come to mind.

But actually the Prius Plus is just as likely to be seen on the school run in suburban Britain as it is in Hollywood.

There’s masses of headroom and the seven seater car’s third row of chairs is no worse than many. In other words, these extra seats are for kiddies only – not adults. No big deal there.

With those two child friendly seats folded into the load floor, the resulting boot space is decent, albeit shallow. With all five seats folded down there’s a really practical long surface, with enough space for a trip to buy lots of tall furniture at IKEA, and other similar stores.

In the middle row, each individual seat can glide forwards and backwards, and the outer ones tip forwards so your kids, or kids’ friends, can access the third tier.

Under the bonnet, there’s a 1.8-litre petrol engine mated to an electric motor. A battery pack provides the ‘green’ power, supported by an engine-driven generator when possible.

The basic car will do an official 68.9mpg, when fitted with 16-inch

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On the move, the Prius Plus skates away in ghostly silence under electric power - then the petrol engine kicks in with a noticeable thrum when the pace picks up. That said; the car’s continuously variable transmission (CVT) automatically and seamlessly changes through the gear ratios, making driving effortless.

The Toyota doesn’t exactly rock when it comes to handling – with noticeable lean through country lane corners and light steering at motorway speeds. However, it never feels unsafe –which is the least you should expect of a people carrier.

For enthusiasts of low emission motoring who have gone on to have a family, then, short of pedal power, this is a great way to transport the rug-rats to school and further afield.

The Toyota Prius Plus is a truly realistic motor, albeit not the most thrilling of people carrying machines on the market. But, for its green, yet powerful talents, this Toyota is a car many more British families are likely to take to their hearts.

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Atlas Care Services

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stablished in March 2011, Atlas Care Services Ltd is a domiciliary care provider, dedicated to delivering the highest standards of professional home care to those with a care and support need and who choose to continue living in their own home.

In September 2011 Atlas Care Services were awarded the contract by Peterborough City Council to provide Independent Living Services for adults with both learning and physical disabilities. The contract includes services such as Complex Care, Rapid Response and Reablement and Personal/Social Care Services.

Since the company started delivering domiciliary care services it has enjoyed a consistent and stable growth that has resulted in not just meeting quality standards and expectations but exceeding them.

Atlas Care Services pride itself on its reputation for providing a high quality and safe service to its customers and people that use its services.

More recently Lincolnshire County Council has awarded the contract for Adult Community Support & Homecare Services for the Spalding region and South Holland District to Atlas Care Services. As part of the award process they achieved the highest quality ranking. Atlas Care Services will be responsible for managing all services delivered under the contract as well as delivering privately commissioned services. Following the initial transition period, from 26th September 2015 they will be responsible for providing services to more than 500 people, completing more than 5000 hours of care each week.

Atlas Care Services Ltd currently provides more than 1700 hours of care and support per week in Bourne, Market Deeping, Stamford and Peterborough. They are currently recruiting for care and support workers in Spalding, Holbeach and surrounding villages throughout the South Holland District.

Atlas Care Services are currently looking for staff who are looking to make a difference and build themselves a career and who are interested in making a difference in peoples’ lives providing person centered care to people while promoting independence and dignity. If you want to make it possible for people to age where they feel most comfortable and where they want to be, then you will fit right in as Atlas Care believe everybody deserves a quality of life.

Employees can choose from full or part time hours.

In return staff will be enrolled on to the company’s full induction training which meets all standards of the Care Certificate and enrolled on fully funded Health & Social Care Diplomas. Employees will also receive 28 days annual leave, free uniforms, a company smart phone, paid mileage, a refundable DBS check (terms and conditions may apply), competitive rates of pay

and ongoing support and supervision.

They operate a strict recruitment process, which includes enhanced DBS disclosures and reference checks.

Atlas Care Services is also very interested in anybody who would benefit from their services whether privately funded or through Direct Payment.

Please get in touch to book a free assessment today.

Services offered : - Assistance with personal care to include washing, bathing, showering, toileting, dressing, help with getting up and going to bed - Medication support.

- Domestic assistance with the dusting, cleaning, shopping, preparation of light meals, laundry and light housework.

- Social care offering respite, outings and assistance with access to the community and general companionship - All covered by a robust risk assessments to facilitate safe practice Atlas Care Services are able to provide care & support to anybody over the age of 18 but more specifically older people, those with physical disabilities, people with mental health problems, people with learning disabilities and anyone suffering from a terminal illness.

They can offer you flexible times, and their services are available to you 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The care workers are fully trained, carefully vetted and thoroughly assessed to ensure high standards of service are always maintained.

Atlas Care Services are a fully professional organisation with an excellent record you can count on. They have an excellent reputation for delivering high quality services, being trusted by their customers and having a professional approach that can be counted on.

“Since the company started delivering domiciliary care services it has enjoyed a consistent and stable growth that has resulted in not just meeting quality standards and expectations but exceeding them.”

For more information on our vacancies or our services please call 0844 8842369 or 01733 349098. You can also email us at info@atlascare.co.uk

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Another expansion into Holbeach September 2015

ittle Treasures Nurseries are very proud to announce their 2nd expansion into Holbeach from September 2015. The nursery will be extending their first class care services and completely taking over an existing nursery in the town of Holbeach.

As the Manager of Little Treasures Nurseries Katie Blackwell is very excited to be given the opportunity to provide the same quality service and facilities at the new nursery in Holbeach. Since Little Treasures Nurseries was established in January 2010 the nursery has gone from strength to strength, a separate pre-school was opened in 2011 next to the existing nursery and we are delighted to be able to expand and offer more families in Spalding, Pinchbeck and Holbeach the same high standards of childcare.

Little Treasures Nurseries, Holbeach will be opening in September 2015, taking over the existing Twigglets nursery building. The Little Treasures Nurseries team has used the outstanding ethos of the Spalding nursery to redesign and create a new fresh environment, mirroring the excellent quality service we already offer.

Katie commented “We know what works well and our

“The success of Little Treasures Nurseries Ltd is a result of the strong team ethos, which has been created by the Exceptional Leadership and Management provided by the Nursery Owner and Nursery Manager and they invite anyone who is interested to come and see first-hand what we have to offer.”

enthusiastic and passionate team have a wealth of experience and knowledge on how best to support children’s learning and development and to provide a caring and stimulating environment for your child. Our main objective is to offer a relaxed, secure and loving environment where children can learn and play happily and where Parents/Carers can be confident and reassured that the care provided for all the children is of the highest standard.”

Little Treasures Nurseries offer Parents and Carers the same affordable childcare that is flexible for children aged 6 weeks to 8 years, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year. All 3 nurseries also provide flexible Pre-School funded places, offering 15 hours of Free Early Years Childcare, each week (term time only) for all eligible 3 and 4 year olds. 2 year funding is also available. 15 hours free childcare for all eligible children (term time only) Come and see for yourself……

Katie and her team would like to extend a warm welcome invitation for you to visit Little Treasures Nurseries. During this time you will be able to experience first hand the high standards which have been set across all 3 nurseries.

If you would like to find out more about what the nurseries have to offer please contact the nursery manager Katie Blackwell on 01775 714 224 or email info@littletreasuresnurseries.co.uk or alternatively visit our website www.littletreasuresnurseries.co.uk

“We know what works well and our enthusiastic and passionate team have a wealth of experience and knowledge on how best to support children’s learning and development and to provide a caring and stimulating environment for your child.”

Spalding 01775 714 224 Pinchbeck 01775 724 146 Holbeach 01406 490 747 Little Treasures Nurseries Holbeach Ltd Branches Lane Holbeach PE12 7BE

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First Class Facilities, Offering Outstanding Childcare At Affordable Prices FREE FUNDED 2 & 3 YEAR OLD PLACES AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER “Children have Superb fun in this stimulating and extensivelywww.littletreasuresnurseries.co.uk resourced learning environment. The inspiring and professional staff team at this vibrant setting offer children a TrulyRoad, Memorable Years Street, Experience within 12 Haverfield SpaldingEarly - 14 Knight Pinchbeck an environment as close to home as the nursery can possibly create. Knowledgeable, Enthusiastic practitioners enhance the delivery of the Educational Programmes through the imaginative and creative use of plentiful resources on offer.”

To arrange a visit please call; Katie Blackwell, Spalding: 01775 714 224 www.littletreasuresnurseries.co.uk Allison Newns, Pinchbeck: 01775 724 146 Katie Louth, Holbeach: 01406 490 747

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Experienced veterinary and nursing team working with cats, dogs, rabbits, other small mammals and reptiles.

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Items for sale

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Pony trap- small child / Shetland pony size.

Edwardian, circa 1910.

Carefully restored and in excellent order throughout. £450 ono. 01775 725288

Mobility Chair. £50. 01775 249125

Lovely Dining Table with Glass Inset and Six Chairs, very good condition £100. 01775 768128

Patio seats, new. £40. 01775 766180

Vax Mach 5 bagless vacuum cleaner. Complete with all tools. Carpets, hard floors and upholstery inc makers handbook. Very good condition. £30. 01775 767936

Gents BSA cycle, 5 speed Shimano gears, dynamo, rear bags, 2 new tyres fitted. £95 no offers. 01775 767936

Reebok Fusion Crosstrainer.

Hardly been used. £40. 01406 363918

Oak Cabinet. Glass fronted.

Height 60”x 42”x13”. Buyer to collect from Spalding. £110.

01775 720638

Quinny buzz pushchair rebel red. Incl wheeler pushchair with pump for tyres, Parasol with clip, maxi Cosi car seat adaptors, rain cover, footmuff, carry bag, in VGC. £135. 07843 302425

First Limited Edition ‘Aspects of Spalding’ 1790 1930. The book, printed in 1986, is in as new condition & its dust jacket also good. £55. 01775 724466

First Limited Edition ‘Aspects of Spalding’ People & Places. The book, printed in 1989, is in as new condition & its dust jacket also good. £55. 01775 724466

Samsung Notebook in as new condition. Complete with Charger and External DVD Writer. £50. 01775 762803

Laura Ashley dress size 12 worn once as new.

Cost £120 new. £50 ono. 01406 259759

M&S Per Una jeans size 14 colour taupe as new. £10. 01406 259759

Elddis Aurora Crusader 2000.

4 berth with fixed double bed.

Good overall condition. All equipment in working order. £1500. 07730 542264

Spellbinders Grand Calibur die cutting and embossing machine.

New in the box. £40. 01406 422117 Large collection of Winter Lilliput (snow topped). Various sizes.

Collection of Corgi showman engines, various sizes. All as new. 01406 424117 Vax bagless upright cleaner. Two years old, new condition. £40. Vax steam cleaner, new condition, £30 ono.

01775 710834 Golf clubs. Full set Ping irons 1-2-3, Ping woods, putter, trolley, bag, balls and umbrella. £80. 01775 723207 Carpet fitting equipment. One Roberts carpet knee kicker and one pair carpet shears. Little light domestic use. £50. 01406 362647 Store Shed, tongue and groove, timber shed in sections. 6’ x 3’ x 4’. £30.

01775 822852 Bike Outrider 14” front and rear discbreak, Shimano, Kenda tyres, Apollo bike. £85 ono, Holbeach. 07715 465300 Working access. One pair of ladder brackets / jacks (metal) for use with boards to work at height ie upstairs, windows etc. £50. 01406 362647 / 07802 947802 Jigsaws, 24 complete, inc 500 – 1000. Lovely selection for only £10.

Most deluxe quality. Holbeach. 01406 425713 Digital photo frame (7”). Brand new, never used, still in box. £20. 01775 712001 Old charm dining. Med-Oak old charm refectory extending table with 6 chairs and 2 carvers. Upholstered in red/

orange pattern. Good condition. £600 ono. 01406 425105 Three piece suite, material beige background with dusky pink roses.

Three seater settee with two chairs.

Good condition. £200. 01406 425105 Ladies clothing size 14. Approx 50 various items, all new, never worn.

Price paid in excess of £1000, sale price £99 (that’s roughly £2 per item). 07767 086387 Ladies shoes and sandals. Size 5 & 6.

Some never worn, others hardly ever worn, 10 pairs in all. £25. 07767 086387 Exercise bike. Profitness, excellent condition. Electronic readout for speed, distance and calories. £20. 01406 426237 3’ (92cm) wide single bed. 6 ½‘ (190cm) long. Suit a tall person as

the height. Including mattress. Buyer collects from Holbeach. £50 ono. 01775 821361 / 07783 403416 Four Drakes Pride grass bowls size 4. £35. Ladies size 6 slip on tan bowling shoes. Worn once. Bowling bag as new, willing to separate. £30. 01406 424021 4 cushions , cream with poppy design, £10. Digital 7” photo frame, brand new – unwanted gift. £20. 01775 712001 Hair Straighteners, Babyliss Elegance Pro235. Advanced ceramics, salon performance to 235°. 15 second heat up, storage pouch, heat protection mat.

Brand new. £10. 07952 000051 4 Bamboo roller blinds 3 x 122cm x168cm drop plus one smaller one. £1.00 each. 07858 233937 50 Golf balls. £1.00. 01775 713951

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September Entertainment Guide

clubs, groups & classes

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 4.45pm - 5.45pm Intro to Yoga - yoga sessions tailored for complete beginners and those with a little experience of Yoga. Tonic Health, Spalding T: 01775 725059 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 7:15pm – 8:15pm Yoga for sport, male only classes - yoga sessions tailored for more sporty people. Those playing more regular sport will feel the benefit of this session Tonic Health, Spalding T: 01775 725059 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 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, T: 01775 723435 2.00pm – 4.00pm New Age Kurling Whaplode Village Hall, T: 01406 370961 or 01406 370377 E: pamelamcneil45@tiscali.co.uk 5pm – 5:45pm Short Circuits - a circuit session of different exercises to promote movement, and healthy exercise. Tonic Health, Spalding T: 01775 725059 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 2pm Spalding & District Stamp Club.

Meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the Fraiser Room, Gosberton Road, Surfleet (next to the church). 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

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Just email the details to info@simplyspalding.co.uk 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 7.00pm - 8.30pm Junior Fencing (713yrs), 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 September Fred’s House Time: 8.15pm Location: South Holland Centre Phone: 01775 764777 3 September NT Live: The Beaux’ Stratagem Time: 7pm Location: South Holland Centre Phone: 01775 764777 15 September Aida on Sydney Harbour Time: 7pm

18 September Mari Wilson’s Ready Steady Girls Time: 8pm Location: South Holland Centre Phone: 01775 764777

19 September The Great Fens Flyin Time: 10am to 5pm Location: Fenland Airfield, Holbeach st Johns Contact: events@fenlandairfield.co.uk Phone: 01406540330 www: www.fenlandairfield.co.uk

18 September Quiz Night Time: 7pm for 7.45 start Location: fenland Airfield club house Contact: events@fenlandairfield.co.uk Phone: 01406540330

22 September Macmillan Tea Party Time: 2pm until 4pm Location: St.Mary’s Church, Whaplode Contact: marybotham@hotmail.co.uk Phone: 01406370214

Location: South Holland Centre Phone: 01775 764777

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27 September Royal Opera House: Romeo & Juliet Time: 2pm Location: South Holland Centre Phone: 01775 764777 29 September Roger Waters The Wall Time: 8pm Location: South Holland Centre Phone: 01775 764777

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