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10% off for Senior Citizen Tuesdays a Andy Molsom of Molsom and Associates, has been nominated for personnel the ‘Optometrist of theon year’ award as part of the Macular Society’s Awards for Excellence. The nomination recognises his exceptionally good practice in the care of people with macular degeneration. Andy Molsom, who was also nominated for the awards in 2013, said: “I am very proud to have been nominated again for this award. It’s a great honour that a patient has thought my care is worthy for this Award of Excellence”. Cathy Yelf, Chief Executive of the Macular Society, said: “It is clear from his nomination that Mr Molsom works hard to improve the lives of people affected by macular degeneration, with excellence in advice and information. We are extremely grateful for his efforts in Spalding.” Age-related macular degeneration affects the central vision and is the most common cause of sight loss in the UK. More people are affected as our population ages. Kathleen Anna Pell, who nominated Mr Molsom for the award, said: “By making sure I had regular examinations on my eyes Mr Molsom quickly noticed the change in my right eye that dry macular had changed to wet macular and arranged treatment without delay.

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Welcome to the May issue What a difference a year makes, this time last year I was preparing to go off on maternity leave and now I no longer have a baby but a toddler approaching one. People warned me time flies and it certainly has over the last 12 months. April has been such a mix up of weather, beautiful sunshine filled days where we have been out in the garden to cold evenings with the fire on whilst the rain lashes down outside. Hopefully you have noticed we have had a re-design of the magazine and as part of Win a spa break for 2 at Ragdale Hall this I would like to welcome our new columnist TV’s Martin Lewis, who will be giving you top tips each month on all things money. In this issue we are discussing the importance of supporting our local markets – these independent traders are an integral MUNITY C A L COM YOUR LO part of our towns and villages but if we do not spend our money there they will disappear. mmunity the local co lease help P ting local or pp We have some yummy recipes to share with you, I am definitely a big fan of the coconut t by su stay vibran forget to t n’ - and do hen and lemon slices – I have probably had one or two more than I should this month! businesses LDING w MPLY SPA SI om on fr ti t en uc m od Elsewhere Tim, our motoring expert puts the new Mercedes-Benz GLE through its buying a pr in the calling or u have seen yo er is rt of our y lt an adve ya paces. See how it performs on P30. lo e Without th le to ab be t magazine! no s we would Finally make sure you check out our two competitions – the first is to win a spa er e is in rt az ve ag ad m ch a great deliver su th. on m break for two at Ragdale Hall and the second is to win a pair of tickets to see Bryan Ferry y er to you ev in concert at Burghley House on June 11th. Have a good month!

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Apology Here at Simply Spalding we do our utmost to ensure all content is as accurate as possible, however sometimes mistakes do happen. We would like to extend our sincere apologies to Labours Police Crimes Commissioner Candidate, Lucinda Preston and UKIPs Police Crimes Commissioner Candidate, Victoria Ayling. Unfortunately in the April edition we placed the incorrect captions under each picture mixing the candidates.

Are you aware of Boston’s Butterfly Hospice’s Service? Boston’s Butterfly Hospice is hoping to raise awareness of their service which has been serving the community for more than 18 months. The hospice’s six-bed inpatient unit welcomed its first patients on Monday, August 11 2014. Working in partnership with Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and the Butterfly Hospice Trust, the Hospice provides palliative, end of life and respite care in an informal and clinically-based environment for adults with life-limiting illness. When the Hospice opened it gave

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local people and families access and choice to palliative care close to their home. The Hospice understands how much this means to people and is keen to raise awareness that this valuable service exists. The staff and volunteer teams work closely with the clinical team to provide the care people need. The Hospice runs events of remembrance and hope throughout the year including: a special ‘Lights of Life’ ceremony around Christmas. Families, friends and patients are invited to share their

messages of love and hope. They also have their annual butterﬂy release which celebrates the lives of loved ones with a release of a native Painted Lady Butterﬂy into the countryside. The hospice seeks to enrich your quality of life through the care and expertise of our team in comforting surroundings. The care team includes doctors, nurses, therapists, and spiritual support that provide 24-hour inpatient care to those who need it most. Through the support of local people and dedicated staff, they offer people comfort and care in a beautiful hospice and gardens.

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Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 April 2016 Spalding Model Engineering & Hobby Show Doors open – Saturday: 9.30am to 5.30pm: Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm. Admission: - £6 Adults; £2 Under 16s; Under 5s FREE Contact: David Webster: 07443 524260 Email: spaldingshow@gmail.com Web site: www.spaldingshow.com Saturday 30 April 2016 Springfields Tulipfest Bank Holiday Weekend Craft Show Gates open – 10.00am to 5.00pm. Admission: - £1.50 Adults; Accompanied under 16s FREE Contact: Springfields Horticultural Society: 01775 724843. Email: admin@springfields.net Web site: www.springfieldsevents.co.uk Sunday 1 May 2016 Springfields Classic Car Show & Bank Holiday Weekend Craft Show Gates open – 10.00am to 4.00pm. Admission: - £3.00 Adults; Accompanied under 16s FREE Contact: Springfields Horticultural Society: 01775 724843. Email: admin@springfields.net Web site: www.springfieldsevents.co.uk Monday 2 May 2016 Springfields Tulipfest Bank Holiday Weekend Craft Show Gates open –: 10.00am to 4.00pm. Admission: - £1.50 Adults; Accompanied under 16s FREE Contact: Springfields Horticultural Society: 01775 724843. Email: admin@springfields.net Web site: www.springfieldsevents.co.uk Sunday 22 May 2016 “Give It Some Fizz” Health & Fitness Show Fitness, Sports & Education Show Doors open: 10:00am to 4:00pm Admission: £2 adults; Accompanied under 16s FREE Contact: Zoe Myall or Holly Barrett - Tel: 07921553849 Email: giveitsomefizz@yahoo.com Web site: www.giveitsomefizz.com Sunday 29 May 2016 Toy Collectors Fair Doors open - 10:00am to 2:30pm. Admission - £2.50 adults, £2 concessions, first child £1.50 Contact - Lorraine: 01522 880383 - Email: jandjfairs@virginmedia.com Web site: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com Friday 3 & Saturday 4 June 2016 Springfields Quilt Show Wonderful displays of quilts, patchwork plus quilting suppliers stands. Quilting enthusiasts and personalities on hand to “show you how”. Doors open: Friday: 10:00am to 4:30pm. Saturday: 10.00am to 4.00pm Admission: £6 adults; £5 seniors; £2 for 8-16 year olds. Under 8s FREE Contact: Grosvenor Shows: 01406 372600 Email: grosvenorshows@btconnect.com Web site: www.grosvenorshows.co.uk Sunday 26 June 2016 - Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair Doors open - 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission - £2 adults, under 16s free Contact - Peter & Polly Trapmore: 01754 811897 - Email: blmf@live.co.uk Web site: www.springfieldsfair.co.uk

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DENTISTS Crescent Dental Practice .............................01775 723051 DJ Trawford, JS Shorrock & Ass .................01775 724756 Ernevale House................................................01775 723191 Fen House ..........................................................01775 660447 Mr Singh .............................................................01775 760364

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GENERAL Spalding Police Station ................................01775 722233 South Holland District Council ..................01775 761161 Post Ofﬁce.........................................................01775 714424 Citizens Advice Bureau.................................08444 111444 Samaritans ........................................................01733 312727 Childline .................................................................... 0800 1111 Spalding Library .............................................01522 782010 Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages .......................................01522 782244

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hursday, May 5th is the date of the election for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC’s) across the Country including the Lincolnshire PCC. At the last election Alan Hardwick was elected. Alan is not standing again and therefore at the time of going to press there were three candidates to choose from, details below. ❖ The PCC will have a responsibility to hold the police to account on behalf of the public. They will also have to hold the chief constable to account for the performance of the force area’s ofﬁcers and staff. ❖ They will provide the local link between the police and communities, working to turn the desires and ambitions of the public, in terms of policing and crime reduction, into action. ❖ They will receive all the funding relating to policing and reducing crime and after consulting the chief constable, will be responsible for how it is spent. ❖ They will set the strategic direction and aims for Lincolnshire Police through the Police and Crime Plan and set the local precept (council tax charge). ❖ They will appoint the chief constable and remove them from ofﬁce if necessary (as long as the relevant legal requirements are met). ❖ They will have wider responsibilities, including responsibility for delivering community safety and reducing crime, commissioning victims’ services, the ability to make crime and disorder reduction grants within the Lincolnshire area, and a duty to deliver better value for money or improve the effectiveness of policing.

Day to day operations The PCC does not ‘run’ the police force. Chief constables continue to be responsible for the day to day operations of the police, but they are accountable to the public via the police and crime commissioner.

Three candidates The three candidates at the time of writing are Marc Jones (Conservative), Victoria Ayling (UKIP) and Lucinda Preston (Labour). Here are brief comments from all three, which I hope will help you come to a decision.

“The PCC does not ‘run’ the police force. Chief conﬆables continue to be responsible for the day to day operations of the police.” Marc Jones, who is currently the executive member for finance at Lincolnshire County Council said: “My priorities will be boosting both neighbourhood and rural policing, as well as working with our hard working officers to ensure victims of crime are at the forefront of everything we do. I will also be a police and crime commissioner who will work in a positive way with our government and MPs to get the best funding deal for Lincolnshire Police.” Victoria Ayling, also a Lincolnshire County Councillor and trained barrister said “Currently I believe Lincolnshire residents deserve better from their police. I am not blaming the officers but the systems they have to work within. For example, an obsession with targets means red tape is preventing bobbies being on the beat. Meanwhile, many residents feel it is becoming pointless calling the police if they are a victim of some crime, other than to get a crime number for insurance purposes.” Lucinda Preston is the Head of English and Associate Assistant Headteacher at a school in Sleaford. She said “I see the role of Police and Crime Commissioner as two-fold: firstly, to hold Lincolnshire’s Chief Constable to account on behalf of the people of Lincolnshire to ensure that police services are effectively and efficiently delivered for the benefit of this large and diverse county; secondly to engage with those who live and work in Lincolnshire, including those people who are most vulnerable in our society, to further identify their needs and the best ways to support them.” Whoever you decide to support, please ensure you vote – your vote is important!

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redundancy R edundancy is a form of dismissal. It’s where you are dismissed because the work you did is no longer needed, for example, if your employer goes out of business. Situations where you can be made redundant include: ❖ your employer’s business, or part of the business, has stopped operating or has gone bust ❖ your employer’s business is failing ❖ your employer is moving into a new line of business which no longer needs your skills ❖ a new system or technology is being introduced which means your job is no longer necessary ❖ your job no longer exists because the work is being done by other people, following a reorganisation of the workplace ❖ your employer’s business, or the work you are doing, moves to another area ❖ your employer’s business is taken over ❖ your employer was the sole owner of the business and they die

Your skills are no longer required You can be made redundant if your employer is moving into a new line of business which no longer needs your skills.

Reorganisation of the workplace You may be made redundant if your employer reorganises the business to improve its efﬁciency, or brings in new

technology so that fewer people are needed to do the same amount of work. You may also be made redundant if a new process or system is introduced which means that your job is no longer needed. However, you won’t always be redundant just because a new process or system has been introduced. Some new systems or technology may just mean that the same job can be done differently, rather than replacing jobs or creating a different job. If this is the case, you shouldn’t be made redundant. Sometimes, a reorganisation of the workplace or introduction of new technology mean that the tasks you would normally do are given to other people. If this means that the job you were doing no longer exists, your employer can make you redundant. If you and your colleagues are union members, you should talk to your union rep about the problem. Even if there is other work available for you to do in the company, you will still be redundant. It’s the fact that there is less need for the work you were employed to do which makes you redundant, regardless of whether other work is available. However, if you are made redundant, your employer should offer you suitable alternative work wherever possible. Your employer may move their business to another area. You can be made redundant if your employer stops carrying on business in the place where you were employed to work. Your employment contract may say

It is quite common for employees to be dismissed unfairly when a busines s is taken over so if you’re made redundant when a busin ess is taken over, you should get expert advice urgently.

you have to work anywhere the employer asks you to. This is called a mobility clause. However, even if you have a mobility clause, you can still be made redundant if the business moves and you aren’t able to move to the new area. For example, it may not be practical for you to move a long way from home if you have childcare responsibilities. This is a complicated issue.

Your employer’s business is taken over Where a business is transferred from one employer to another, this doesn’t automatically mean that you are redundant. Your employment contract will continue and you will keep the same terms and conditions of employment with your new employer. This is known as protection under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, also referred to as ‘TUPE’. However, there are circumstances where you could get made redundant because of the transfer. This could either be by your old employer before the transfer takes place, or by your new employer after the transfer has happened. Your employer would have to show that: • you were genuinely made redundant, because there’s no longer any need for the work you were doing, and • the transfer itself was not the only, or main reason, for your redundancy.

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Pupils from St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School have been selected to represent Lincolnshire in the final stage of a national cooking competition. Apple Class, children aged 4,5 and 6, is one of ten finalists selected to be in with a chance of being crowned the UK’s Young Pea Chef of the Year 2016, a national recipe competition which challenged children aged 4-12 to develop a delicious recipe using peas. The Yes Peas! campaign, which represents the UK’s pea vining sector, joined forces with Waitrose to launch the Young Pea Chef of the Year competition which received hundreds of entries from children across the UK. St Bartholomew’s recipe for Pea and Mint Cake beat off hundreds of hopefuls to be selected as one of the final ten by a panel of judges, including TV chef Rachel Green, Waitrose Frozen Foods Buying Manager, Michael Simpson-Jones, and representatives from Birds Eye and

To vote, all you need to do is visit the Yes Peas! Facebook page where you will find information on all the finalists and their pea-inspired recipes – www.facebook.com/YesPeas. To find out more, visit www.youngpeachef.co.uk

Pinguin Foods. The next stage of the competition calls upon the public to show their support and vote for their favourite recipe. The young chef with the most votes will be crowned Young Pea Chef of the Year 2016 and will win £500 worth of cooking equipment for their school from competition sponsor, Waitrose. Rachel Cannon, class teacher at St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, said: “The children in Apple Class were so excited to take part in this competition. They wanted to create a Pea and Mint cake so they set themselves a challenge to make one. The children enjoyed cooking a delicious Pea and Mint cake at the same time as learning about the importance of peas.”

Tulip Pre-School Curious and enthusiastic, the children of the Tulip Pre-school, Spalding, have recently taken part in an array of exciting activities. Easter egg hunts, Easter rabbit crown craft and making chocolate nests are just a few of the engaging challenges that our children ﬁnished off the spring term with. These were then showcased and celebrated within a church service at St Mary and St Nicolas Church The spring term has been packed full of fun things; our favourite being a visit from the Play Bus. It gave the children the opportunity to climb, jump and roam freely around the converted double decker bus. This provided open challenges for all the children who showed perseverance and enthusiasm as they climbed the soft play equipment.

Our children have also taken part in many other adventures. Our celebrations for World Book Day included a visit to the town Library to listen to some exciting stories and a day dressed up as our favourite ﬁctional character. Chinese New Year, saw a visit to the Crystal Inn which gave the children experiences of another culture and the chance to try Chinese food. Finally the children and staff took part in raising money for Sport Relief, where they had great fun completing a Danceathon and performing to parents and guests.

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Ayscoughfee School Children at Ayscoughfee Hall School have been enjoying a wide range of extra curricular visits and activities in recent weeks. The Choir and School Band entertained many parents and staff at their Spring Concert and solo, duet and ensemble groups performed on drums, piano, violin, guitar, trumpet, saxophone and ﬂute. Kindergarten and Reception children enjoyed a delightful afternoon at Grove Farm where

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they had the opportunity to see many new born lambs. Year 2 had a fantastic Saturday trip to London as part of their topic on The Great Fire of London. Together with their parents, they visited the Museum of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Monument and Pudding Lane with some of the more hardy parents accompanying their children to the top of The Monument. Year 4 enjoyed a trip to Rockingham Castle whilst Year 6 had a highly educational trip to a Mosque in

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Adult Book Choice Our Endless Numbered Days

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CHILDREN’S EVENTS Elmer Day 2016 To celebrate Elmer Day this year we will have a special storytime and craft on Tuesday 24th May at 2:00 pm in the children’s library.

1976: Peggy Hillcoat is eight. She spends her summer camping with her father, playing her beloved record of The Railway Children and listening to her mother’s grand piano, but her pretty life is about to change. Her survivalist father, who has been stockpiling provisions for the end which is surely coming soon, takes her from London to a cabin in a remote European forest. There he tells Peggy the rest of the world has disappeared. Her life is reduced to a piano which makes music but no sound, a forest where all that grows is a means of survival, and a tiny wooden hut that is everything.

HALF TERM WEEK We will have a craft table out for the half term week with lots of colourings, activity sheets and crafts to make for free. Come and create something in your library!

Children’s Book Choice Quick Quack Quentin by Kes Gray

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

SO WHAT’S HAPPENING TO STUDENT GRANTS?

Until now, students from lower income families (roughly below £43,000 income) had some of their loan replaced by a non-repayable grant for up to £3,400. From September 2016 grants are being scrapped in England and Wales. Yet there’s much confusion about this. There are two big things to note: 1) This only applies for new starters starting from 2016. Those already at university and getting grants will keep getting them. 2) This doesn’t mean they’ll have less money coming in. New 2016 starters will get a bigger loan to replace what they would’ve got in grants. In fact, the loan ﬁgures for new starters (not continuing students) have been upped by a chunk.

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

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

You may be surprised that I’m going to say no. In many ways the big problem is the confusion and psychological deterrent, not the practical ﬁnances. For most students it makes no practical difference. The replacement of a grant with a loan will ONLY cost more for those who leave university and have long-term very high earnings. That’s because if you compare the current and new system, the fact it’s a loan and not a grant would only cost you more if you would’ve repaid your entire tuition fees, remaining maintenance loan after the grant, and interest in the 30 years before the debt wipes anyway. Most students won’t, so there’s no cost to them. In fact, my calculations estimate only those on STARTING salaries of £35,000 and up, and then above inﬂation pay rises would actually pay more. However, the big question is ‘will the system remain unchanged?’

WHAT’S THIS RETROSPECTIVE HIKE TO STUDENT REPAYMENTS?

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

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

By Martin Lewis @moneysavingex pert said this threshold was due to rise each year from April 2017 in line with average earnings. Yet the Government has now decided to freeze it for at least ﬁve years, meaning many low- and middle-earning graduates will pay thousands more back than they thought they would when they signed up. After all, if we go back to thinking of it like a tax, if you were to pay 9% of everything earned above £22,000, but now repay everything above £21,000, that’s a hike. It’s received little publicity though, as it doesn’t immediately seem such a big problem. Here I need to declare an interest: I was head of the Independent Taskforce on Student Finance Information in 2012 when the system changed. The Government repeatedly told me the threshold would rise, and I, of course, told people, and used it in all my cost calculations. Well I refuse to missell these loans in hindsight. So I am actively campaigning on it – I’ve written an open letter to the Prime Minister and have personally hired lawyers to see if it can be challenged (read it at www.mse.me/studentloanhike). The big problem, even more important than the additional cost, is the message this sends. The Government is not just freezing it going forward, it’s freezing it for everyone who signed up since 2012 - effectively changing the contract after people have signed up. The regulator would not allow any commercial lender to change its terms this way. This could destroy any trust current and future generations can have in the student ﬁnance system, and perhaps, even more widely, in the political system as a whole. I said above that the impact of replacing grants with loans isn’t actually as bad as many think under the current terms. Yet the real concern is, as the Government has shown it’s willing to change loan terms even after you’ve got them, who knows what may happen in the future. www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING | 23

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“The air-suspension hides the fact that you’re riding around on 21 inch alloys by soaking up even the evilleﬆ of potholes.” drive set-up provides tons of traction, too, so the mighty Merc is safe, as well as talented at delivering driving enjoyment. You can sharpen up the steering and throttle response, and you can even adjust the air suspension at the touch of button. But, if you don’t want your passengers throwing up, the Merc is best left in its standard ‘Comfort’ mode. Here, the SUV is in its ‘natural’ state, allowing you to control its power in a more measured way, while the well-weighted steering guides the car through twisty tarmac effortlessly, rather than crazily. The air-suspension hides the fact that you’re riding around on 21 inch alloys by

Price: £60,680 soaking up even the evillest of potholes. There is only one price to pay for the awesomely outsized wheels – and that’s a bit of extra noise. This is only really noticeable at motorway speed, but combined with 70mph wind-blast around the wing mirrors, the calm of the otherwise hushed cabin can become threatened at times. The GLE Coupe will take five-up, no problem - and even though it’s a coupe, rear passenger head and leg-space is ample. Only six-footers, upwards, will be vaguely bothered by the low-slung roofline. Room in the boot is very good, too, with plenty of space for a pushchair and the weekly shop. Only the high load lip rains on the parade, making the lifting of heavy items into the cargo area more of a chore than it should be. When all is said and done, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d Coupe 4Matic AMG Line is a well-appointed, fine-driving vehicle. The engine and automatic gearbox are nothing short of perfect; the steering response and handling are bang on the money – and even the sophisticated switchgear takes some beating.

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ASPECTS OF SPALDING BOOK 1790 - 1930. Dark blue cover, ﬁrst book of the series, in good condition. The price for this rare collectable book is £52. Viewing available, Contact Brian on Spalding 762085 with answerphone.

ASPECTS OF SPALDING BOOK Title, People and Places. This is the second book in the series This also is a saught after book. The price of this book is £46, for more details and viewing, contact Brian on Spalding 762085.

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❖ MONDAY 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates with Lisa, Pinchbeck Library, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 9.30am - 10.45am Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation, Moose Hall, Love Lane, Spalding, T: 07817 623330 9.30am Mobilisation For Older People, Gedney Hill Village Hall , T: 07595 597023 10.00am – 1.00pm Pattern Cutting, The Sewing Cafe at Spalding Swimming Club £10. E: jnutstrickland@ yahoo.co.uk 10.00am-10.45am Pop Tots, toddler dance class at the Reading Rooms, Holbeach for 1-4 years, £2.50 a class for more info call Becky T: 07557945546 10.00am -11.30am Yoga with Relaxation, Weston Village Hall. Call Viv T: 07790 469196. 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler Group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding. 10.00am – 12.00 noon Mums and Tots Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T: 01775 713599 12.30pm - 1.30pm Preschool Gymnastics Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T; 01775 713599 1.00pm -3.00pm and 7.00pm -9.00pm Pottery Classes Unique Cottage Studios T: 07709 356371 2.00pm – 4.00pm Kurling, St Norberts Church, T: 01775 761912 5.45pm - 6.45pm Pilates with Anita, Pinchbeck T: 07741 492 729 6.30pm – 7.30pm Mixed Yoga, Tonic Health, Spalding. 01775 725059 6.30pm – 8.30pm Puppy Class, 6:30pm, Intermediate 7:30pm - Weston Hills. All classes are invite only. Call for appointment on 01775 761795 / 07971 393832 7.30pm Pilates, Weston Hills Village Hall, T: 07966 371402, W: www.pilates4everyone.co.uk, E: Sharpchr@gmail.com 7.45pm - Aerobics, Gedney Hill Village Hall, T: 07595 597023

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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 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 – 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, Definitions Gym, 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, Fourth Tuesday of the month and at the Fraiser Room, Gosberton Road, Surfleet. T: 01775 762661 7.30pm-8.30pm Renew class (Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi principles) Surfleet Village Hall. T: Zoe 07921 553849

❖ 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, 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,

1 MAY Gift and Craft Fair Time: 10-4pm Location: Moulton Windmill, High Street, Moulton PE12 6QB Phone: 01406 373237 www: www.moultonwindmill.co.uk 2 MAY Fenland Keswick Convention Part 1 Time: 2.30pm Location: Spalding Grammar School PE11 2XH Phone:01775 712541 Fenland Keswick Convention Part 2 Time: 6pm Location: Spalding Grammar School PE11 2XH Phone: 01775 712541 Fenland Keswick Convention Childrens

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 1.30pm – 3.30pm Dementia Café, Tonic Health, Spalding. 01775 725059 2.00pm – 4.00pm – Short Mat Bowls, Holbeach Community Centre. Fishpond Lane Holbeach. PE12 7DQ, 07966 527070 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 5.45pm – Intense Zumba, Whaplode Village Hall, 07595 597023. 6.00pm – 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Spring Gardens, Long Sutton, T: 07944 432400 6.30pm – 10.00pm - Holbeach radio controlled model car club, Holbeach Community Centre, 07786245490, www.holbeachrcmodelcarclub.co.uk 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

❖ THURSDAY 9.00am – 11.00am Moulton Tots & Carers, Broad Lane Moulton, T: 01406 371312 9.15am Zumba Fitness, Definitions Gym, T: 07595 597023 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

Programme Time: 2.45pm – 4.30pm Location: Spalding Grammar School PE11 2XH Phone: 01775 712541 2 MAY MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY Time: 10-4pm (last tour of day 3pm) Location: Moulton Windmill, High Street, Moulton PE12 6QB Phone: 01406 373237 www: www.moultonwindmill.co.uk 4 MAY Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse Time: 2pm Location: South Holland Centre Phone: 01775 764777 4 MAY

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Parkinsons UK, Third Thursday of each month, Pinchbeck Village Hall, Knight Street, Pinchbeck, T: 01775 766217 11.00am – 1.00pm – Creative Class for Dementia Sufferers, Tonic Health, Spalding. 01775 725059 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 7.30- 9.30pm every Thursday Sept- May Choral singing with South Holland Singers.No auditions. St Paul’s School,Queens Rd,Spalding Tel.01775 761106 7.45pm – 9.00pm Yoga (mixed abilities), Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street. T: Nikki 07935250114. 9.00pm – 10.00pm Water Polo Club, Castle Sports Complex, T: 07584 034372

❖ FRIDAY 9.15am - Zumba, Whaplode Village Hall, 07595 597023 10.00am -3.00pm Flower Painting Watercolour Workshops, The Lincolnshire Gallery, T: 01945 870411 10.00am Music Bugs, Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. T: 0844 578 1015 E: sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.45am Music Bugs, St Norberts Community Centre, Spalding. T: 0844 578 1015 E: sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00am Indoor bowls & coffee, Park Court Community Room, Weston. T: 01522 585580 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding. 2.00pm Seated Salsa, Lyndis Walk Community Centre, Holbeach, T: 01522 585580 or 07814 165146 4.00pm – 5.00pm Tennis Training (5-8 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 5.15pm – 6.15pm Tennis Training (11-16 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 7.00pm - 8.30pm Junior Fencing (7- 13yrs), Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178 E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com,

Drawing in the Gardens Workshop Time: 10.30am Location: Ayscoughfee Gardens Phone: 01775 764777 5 MAY U3A Monthly Meeting Time: Doors open from 1.30pm Location: Spalding Services & Social Club, Spalding PE11 1TX Phone: 01775 766504 www: u3asites.org.uk/spalding 14 MAY South Holland Singers & Lincolnshire Chamber orchestra Concert Time: 7.30pm Location: All Saints Church, Holbeach Phone: 01775 761106 14 MAY South Holland Singers & Lincolnshire

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

❖ 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.

❖ 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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