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to the October issue While my favourite season of the year is Spring, I do love Autumn as well. Living where we do we get to see the season in all its beauty and we can still enjoy being outdoors until the first real frosts kick in! We also get to have the mother of all conker tournaments as we are not short of horse chestnut trees. Just leave all the talk of health and safety at the door! In the issue we take a look at the annual Spalding Pumpkin Festival on October 9th – if you are anywhere near Spalding that day I recommend you go as it is a fun night out for the whole family and the fireworks are absolutely spectacular. You’ll find more details in the magazine, as well as a couple of pumpkin recipes! Elsewhere in the magazine bulb experts Bakker give us their top tips for planting Spring bulbs in Autumn and we look a little further ahead to Christmas (there, I said it. In October!) and help you to plan your festivities. Enjoy the issue.

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NEWS

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Street drinking Boston’s street drinking controls, introduced in January, have been judged a success. Police and council officials say far fewer people are now consuming alcohol in the town centre and areas where the new rules apply. More than 300 have been approached by police and all have readily given up their alcohol, fully aware of the Public Space Protection Order. Of those only 18 have reoffended within six months. Insp Jim Manning said: “There has been a noticeable reduction in street drinking in the town centre itself, which is welcome. The purpose of this order was to remove street drinkers from the town centre and it looks like it is working. “My officers have confiscated alcohol from more than 300 street drinkers since the beginning of the year. All drinkers have willingly obliged and many are immediately apologetic for breaking the rules.” Insp Manning said he still wanted people to report street drinking by calling 101. Not only could offenders be dealt with, but it would also help build a picture of where the biggest trouble spots might still be. Policing teams have the power to act, which they have, and everyone so far adheres

to their requests, what a result.” Anyone failing to stop drinking alcohol, when requested to do so by a police officer, could be fined up to £500. The new rules introduced at the start of the year removed the need for street drinking of alcohol to be combined with an element of anti-social behaviour before police could take action The council’s street cleaning team has reported reduced levels of alcohol-related litter in the town centre. Boston was the first town in the country to make use of the new PSPO. Figures to date show that 246 warning letters have been sent out. Of those only 18 received a repeat letter for reoffending within six months of the initial offence. And only one had to be contacted a third time. Boston Borough Council staff are also now playing their part in a new county-wide initiative to help problem drinkers resistant to help. Two member of the council’s anti-social behaviour team have undergone “Blue Light” training and will help identify treatmentresistant problem drinkers for referral to the new help project. The Blue Light project has been launched by Lincolnshire County Council and

Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner to help keep town centres across Lincolnshire safe. To be delivered by Nacro and Alcohol Concern, the programme will introduce two specialist outreach workers to help these drinkers, as well as a training package to be delivered to people and organisations who come into contact with these drinkers, including street pastors, family workers, supported housing and children’s services. As well as these specialist workers, training is currently being rolled out to over 200 people across the county, all of which have regular contact with these treatment resistant drinkers. Supt Housley said: “It aims to encourage people to think about these drinkers differently. Instead of just putting them forward for a treatment service, we need to think about the cause of their alcoholism why they are drinking? Maybe it is because they are homeless, have no job or no money, problems with their family, or just feel they have no future. We need to work out what we can do to solve their issues and get them back on the right track, which we ultimately hope will reduce the amount of anti-social behaviour on our streets.”

Home for birds and bees A neglected weed-filled patch of ground on the approach to Boston’s St Botolph’s footbridge has been transformed. Volunteers have contributed to the work, which has included a major clean-up, replanting and the addition of accommodation for the birds and the bees. The new garden is part of a bigger project to improve the pedestrian route between the railway station and Boston Stump. Artist Jeni Cairns has designed the garden – an area nominated for improvement by Witham Central and Carlton Road Neighbourhood Action Group for Transported Art‘s On Your Doorstep project. Jeni is a Royal Horticultural Society gold medal-winning garden designer and led workshops at the site to plant flowers and herbs and make a bug hotel. The bigger project will see artworks lining the route from the station to the Stump. Prisoners nearing the end of their sentence worked on the area a few weeks ago to prepare it. On Thursday some turned out again from HM Prison North Sea Camp’s community engagement team, along with Jeni and Elizabeth Bergeron, from Transported, and Jen Moore, Boston Borough Council’s environment and sustainability officer, to complete the planting. Compost to improve the soil has returned to Boston. It has been donated by Bettaland, from Crowland, and is compost made from residents’ green waste collected by the borough council. The multi-story bug hotel built by Jeni and volunteers is now in place against the wall of the B&M store, along with four unique 4 | www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON

multi-occupancy bird boxes designed and made by Jeni. These are composed of steel and ply, with patterned steel “front doors” plasma cut by Jeni. Each of the four has accommodation for two or three nesting birds. The garden will be officially opened by Boston Mayor Cllr Richard Austin on Friday, August 28, at about 3.30pm. Jeni will be in attendance to answer questions. There will be willow sculpting by Julie Willoughby of Zoomorphia from 10am. She will help visitors make sculptures for the garden of butterflies, insects and flowers. There will be live music from Liam Robinson, of Mini Morris, who will perform traditional Lincolnshire folk tunes from 2.30pm. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome to attend the FREE event which will conclude at around 4.30pm.

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Lots of Boston Heroes to be Proud Of! Campaign to nominate unsung heroes of Boston to feature in new artworks has closed after having had a brilliant response. Transported and Boston Borough Council have been working together on Boston Hero, a project which will celebrate our community’s unsung heroes in artwork to be placed on the side of Boston Borough Council’s fleet of refuse collection trucks. The nomination process has now closed, but the response was overwhelming. Nearly fifty nominations have been received and were wide ranging, including individuals, committees and groups, and with varying roles from cleaners to health care workers, and teachers to performers. Artist Sarah Brown was planning to use nominations as inspiration for the twelve artworks, each showing a person doing the role or activity they had been nominated for; but due to the fantastic response, she has had to rethink her original strategy of focusing on one role per artwork. In the past few weeks, she has met with as many of the nominated people as possible, to find out more details about what they do and different ways they could be represented. The finished artworks will now have Boston Borough backdrops with multiple roles depicted within that backdrop as appropriate. Some unfortunately won’t

be able to be included purely due to the constraints this presents, but although they won’t be represented on a lorry, they will get something from Sarah to celebrate their nomination. Sarah Brown, artist, said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting with as many of the nominees as I have been able to in the time I have spent in Boston. It was lovely to meet with people who have such a passion for making the borough a better place to live. Whilst I spent time with each of the groups of people I got a great sense of community spirit and effort put into the keeping the place clean and tidy as well as including sections of the community that may otherwise become isolated. I have also spent some time with a small section of the many council departments and had not until now appreciated how many of them go above and beyond what is expected to

assist the community and how many cross overs there are between voluntary roles within the area and the council. The huge number of nominations has been overwhelming and I have tried to incorporate as many of the different sectors as I can. It has been impossible to meet with and include everybody but each role has been very much in mind whilst I have been gathering inspiration and drawing.” The lorries are due to be wrapped with the new artwork in late September, and on Thursday 8 October there is a one-off opportunity to see them all together in Boston Market Place from 4pm to 6pm. When completed, the designs will also be available to view on the Transported website along with details of the roles that are being depicted on each – so keep your eye out for your favourite and read the story behind the art!

Single person council tax discount review Some people who live on their own in a property in Boston borough may be entitled to a discount on the amount of Council Tax they have to pay. Boston Borough Council, together with local government support service Northgate, is reviewing the single person discount to ensure only those who qualify are receiving it. Currently there are 8,735 single person discount claimants in Boston borough, who receive a total discount of £2,407,928. The Audit Commission reports that nationally more than £200 million of Single Person Discounts may be inappropriately awarded, impacting upon the already overstretched budgets of councils. Generally, the full Council Tax bill assumes that two adults live in a property. If only one adult lives there (as their main home), the Council Tax bill will be reduced by the 25 per cent Single Person Discount, although some adults are disregarded for Council Tax. See http://tinyurl.com/opvnmxk for full details of Council Tax exemptions. Boston Borough Council, with Northgate, are using a combination of council data, third party data sources and specialist validation services to: ● Reaffirm the discount for genuine claimants efficiently and accurately, ensuring that the discount currently paid to those who are eligible is not cancelled;

● Remove ineligible or erroneous claims and increase revenue for the council ● Provide “fairness for all” citizens so that those who are paying the correct level of Council Tax are not subsidising their fellow citizens who are erroneously claiming the discount. Northgate will commission a search against properties from a number of different sources to determine a list of adults associated with the addresses. This is information already in the public domain and in compliance with the principles of the Data Protection Act. Some residents may receive a letter in connection with this project. The pre-paid return envelope will have a Twickenham address used by Northgate Cllr Aaron Spencer, Boston Borough Council’s portfolio holder for finance, said: “This is about fairness as much as it is about austerity. It is only fair that all pay their appropriate dues as prescribed by the laws of the land and that some should not slip through the net when others in the same position are fully meeting their obligations. “It’s also about councils collecting in all the cash due to them in order to run the services the public expect, want and demand despite the financial pressures and cuts in funding at this time. “If someone genuinely qualifies for the single person discount they will receive it. If they don’t – well, we are not asking them to contribute any more than they are legally obliged to.” SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk |

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Notes Local Contacts Medical Greyfriars Surgery .............................................01205 311133 Kirton Medical Centre ......................................01205 722437 Liquorpond Surgery ........................................ 01205 362763 Parkside Surgery.................................................01205 365881 The Medical Centre............................................01205 870666 The Rural Medical Practice..............................01780 550251 Pilgrim Hospital...................................................01205 364801 Ramsay Health Care Boston West Hospital........................................01205 591860 Westside Surgery ..............................................01205 362556 Stuart House Surgery .......................................01205 362173

Entertainment Blackfriars Theatre..............................................012053 63108 Blackfriars Art Centre ...................................... 01205 363075 Savoy Cinema West End ................................. 01205 363634 Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex ................. 01205 363483

Dentists Boston Clinic ...................................................... 01205 365758 Boston Dental Care .......................................... 01205 364993 Dental Practice .................................................. 01205 365870 Holland House Dental Surgery..................... 01205 362310

Vets Marshlands Veterinary Centre.......................01205 363073 Alistair J Mitchell ............................................... 01205 366872 Elwood & Briggs Veterinary Surgery �� 01205 722696 Pilgrim .................................................................. 01205 366872

Travel National Rail Enquiries ...................................... 0800 404090 Traveline ............................................................ 0871 200 22 33

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

General Boston Police Station ...................................... 01205 366222 Boston Borough Council ................................ 01205 314200 Post Office ......................................................... 08457 22 33 44 Citizens Advice Bureau ................................... 03444 994119 Childline ...................................................................... 0800 1111 Boston Library.................................................... 01522 782010 Registration of Births ...................................... 01522 782244

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Each issue Peter Bedford, leader of Boston Borough Council, discusses the important topics in and around Boston There is seldom worse news than people losing their jobs. The ripples of loss of employment, and a means to earn a living, spread far beyond the person who has lost their job. Their immediate family are impacted and the reduction in spending power affects many others in the local area. It is appalling that circumstances beyond the control of hard-working people mean that they have to worry about their ability to continue paying their mortgage or rent and all the other normal and necessary household bills that we all have. Even worse if it is the main or only breadwinner in a young family. My heart goes out to those in this position among the staff who have just lost their jobs at Norprint – a longestablished and respected Boston business. It will be small comfort for them to know that at least the 90 jobs at sister firm Magnadata look set to be saved by a takeover, and perhaps only slim comfort to hear that some of the Norprint employees might be offered positions with the new owners of Magnadata. It is a harsh reality that, in the world of commerce, the immediate assistance local authorities can give to those who have lost their employment is limited. Boston Borough Council may be able to help anyone worried about being able to pay their rent and council tax and may be able to help with council tax relief and housing benefits and universal credit. It is a sad coincidence that latest figures show that Boston has the lowest figures in the county for people claiming Jobseekers Allowance. In fact we have been below the national and regional average for almost all the period since August, 2008. This reflects what we have known all along, that Boston is still a great place to work and do business in. We are not complacent – 544 claiming the allowance is still 544 too many, and we endeavour to continue to try to do all we can to attract new business and help existing businesses to grow, expand and

prosper. Any business thinking about relocating or existing businesses wanting to expand, or new businesses in the process of being formed, should contact the Greater Lincolnshire LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) - http://www. greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk/ - the Boston area Chamber of Commerce Jenny. Elwick@Lincs-Chamber.co.uk or call 07912 579880 or Boston Borough Council Chief Executive Phil Drury or the council’s head of built environment and development Steve Lumb for assistance (phil.drury@ boston.gov.uk or steve.lumb@boston.gov. uk or call on 01205 314200). We will help them succeed in any way we can – their success will be the town and borough’s success and I want to keep driving that forwards. Despite the bad news of the Norprint job losses there are indicators that Boston continues to present an attractive proposition to enterprising businesses. The judgement of Asda’s former chief executive is that Boston should be one of the first towns chosen for one of his new shops as part of a 50-strong national roll out. In recent months we have had a steady influx of new businesses which have generated interest among other businesses. This is also recognised by the chief executive of the new store, Pep&Co, who has said they will play their part in helping the town centre thrive. The new jobs created will be welcome, as will the plugging of holes in the high street – or, in this case, Pescod Square. The new shop will take over the large space previously occupied by Clinton Cards, which has been empty for quite a long time. Pep&Co, family fashions and homeware, will join a growing list of “newcomers” to Boston including a butchers (not really a newcomer, but they have opened their second shop), a farm equipment manufacturer, B&M with their new store at Alban Retail Park, Pandora, a national jewellery chain, Maud’s, another jewellers, Wilcox and Carter’s expansion and Lildl, with plans to open a supermarket here. Cllr Peter Bedford

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Advice

Pension Wise Boston Citizens Advice Bureau is hosting Pension Wise appointments to give people access to free and impartial pension guidance ❱ BY STUART HELLON

Boston Citizens Advice Bureau is hosting Pension Wise appointments to give people access to free and impartial pension guidance. Following pension reforms on 6 April 2015, people approaching retirement have greater freedom over how they can use their pension pots. People will be able to take a lump sum, take out an annuity or a mixture of both. Pension Wise is a new Government service designed to help people make sense of their pension options, and empower them to make the right choices for them. Boston Citizen Advice Bureau will be hosting free face to face Pension Wise sessions which are available to book now. The 45 minute appointments will be tailored to the individual, taking into account the value of their pension and their plans for retirement. Stuart Hellon, Chief Executive of Boston CAB said: “Lincoln CAB will be delivering Pension Wise appointments from Boston Bureau and a number of sites across the region, giving easy access to Pension Wise’’. “Pensions can be a confusing topic and Pension Wise appointments will help people to make sense of their pension choices. Boston Bureau already helps people with retirement issues and we’ll continue to offer this service outside of Pension Wise.” To book a telephone or face to face Pension Wise appointment, call 0300 330 1001. Alternatively, drop into the bureau to speak to one of our assessors who will assist you to arrange an appointment.

A Pension Wise appointment may help you if: • You are approaching retirement or are 50 or over. • Have a defined contribution pension. • Have not had a Pension Wise appointment before. Guidance appointments are also available on the telephone, delivered by the Pensions Advisory Service. People can also get information and general guidance online at www.pensionwise.gov.uk.

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Library News

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What’s on at Boston Library in October

Adult choice Dirty Food by Carol Hiker This book is packed with delicious recipes for American classics like steak and eggs, blueberry pancakes, fried green tomatoes and pastrami on rye bread as well as some international favourites like beef stroganoff, sweet & sour chicken and pad Thai. The egg rolls are a crispy and delicious easy to make way of using up left over pork, the ice cream recipes will have you rushing out to buy an ice cream maker and the rice pudding is the best I’ve ever tasted. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves cooking and is looking for something different to try. Junior choice Gold of the Gods by Bear Grylls Part of the Mission Survival series by Bear Grylls, this book takes our teenage hero Beck Granger on a South American adventure. Beck is on a trip to Colombia in his school holidays. His anthropologist uncle has taken him along on a visit to Don Rafael de Castillo, a descendent of a great explorer who is claimed to have discovered a lost city of gold. But the secret of the city died with the explorer - until now. Along with the children of Don Rafael, the twins Marco and Christina de Castillo, the teenagers set out on the adventure of a lifetime to discover the lost city, outwitting criminals and surviving the jungle restore the toad amulet to its rightful owner.

October 12th - 18th - Get Online Week – Come to Boston Library for sessions to learn how the internet can help you; from accessing digital magazines to watching TV. Ask staff for details, or phone 01522 782010 Friday October 30th – Halloween Hour – Crafts and stories for 5 -11 year olds. £1 per child, children under 8 yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential as places are limited. Every Friday 2.00 – 2.30pm Storytime Fun stories, songs and crafts for under 5s and their families. No need to book.

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Property

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Local builder, Applegate Homes, has been busy over the past months creating new homes in Broadfield Lane at their Graylands Court Development. Six months on and they are now ready to start handing keys over to new home owners

n October 10th the doors will be open from 10am – 4pm for their open day, so if you are looking for a new home that offers something extra then please come along and have a look at the thirteen, 3 storey, 3 bedroomed homes. Prices start from just £152,950. Established in 2012, Applegate Homes prides itself in offering that little bit extra. The team want your Applegate home to be a home for life and this is why they believe in quality and sustainability. They aim to find you a home that will meet your requirements with a dedicated team that are to help with any of your questions. Applegate’s properties are built to last and this is why they take pride in the quality and design of their homes. All properties are finished to the highest standards including: ● Carpets and vinyl floor coverings throughout (choices available) ● Combination Boiler with 5 years parts and labour warranty ● Oak handrails ● Electric remote operated garage door ● Integrated Dishwasher & Fridge/Freezer ● Turf and landscaping to garden ● Block paving to driveways ● Stamp Duty Paid Construction Director Pete Whalley is enthusiastic

“... to be so close to the town centre is a real bonus. We’re looking forward to getting the project completed and handing over the keys to the proud new owners.”

about the project: “We love building something that is a little bit different – we’re not all about magnolia walls and white ceilings. “The location is also a huge plus point for these houses, to be so close to the town centre is a real bonus. We’re looking forward to getting the project completed and handing over the keys to the proud new owners.” The properties are being marketed by SIMPLY PROPERTY. Now into their second year, the agency is busy growing its property marketing portfolio in Lincolnshire. Managing Director Hayley Hammond comments: “We are thrilled to be working with Applegate Homes on this new development and are excited to be part of their open day – we can’t wait to start showing potential new owners around the properties”. SIMPLY PROPERTY is delighted to be able to take you through the process of buying one of these fantastic new homes. Once you have reserved your house they will also be happy to take you through your options to personalise your new home with choices of vinyl flooring, carpets and tiles for your bathroom, utility room and kitchen. On the day there will be special offers and reductions to certain plots, to ensure you don’t miss out please come along on October 10th between 10am and 4pm. Don’t worry if you’re not available on October 10th we are able to arrange a separate visit for you by calling SIMPLY PROPERTY on 01775 640622 or visit www.simplyproperty.org

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October Half Term

Making the most of the half term holiday Before it gets just too cold, head outside this half term armed with the National Trust’s “50 things to do before you are 11 ¾” list

ith mounting evidence that children are becoming increasingly disconnected from the outdoors, the National Trust decided to counter it by releasing a list of fifty adventures, nominated by children all over the country. The list challenges children to a wide variety of activities, some seasonal

❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN and some year-round which you can do as a family. The best place to start is to register at www.nationaltrust.org.uk where you will find more details about the challenges as well as providing information of events they are putting on locally to help tick some things off the list. The 50 challenges are listed below and if you take a look you may find many things

that you did when you were a child and so you may find yourself reminiscing when you take your children out and they do the same. Obviously the October half term may not be the right time to be jumping into the sea or bringing up a butterfly however many of the events are suitable to be done year-round so get out there and get ticking those challenges off the list!!

50 Things to Do Before You Are 11¾ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

Climb a tree Roll down a really big hill Camp out in the wild Build a den Skim a stone Run around in the rain Fly a kite Catch a ﬁsh with a net Eat an apple straight from a tree Play conkers Go on a really long bike ride Make a trail with sticks Make a mud pie Dam a stream Play in the snow Make a daisy chain Set up a snail race Create some wild art Play pooh sticks

20. Jump over waves 21. Pick blackberries growing in the wild 22. Explore inside a tree 23. Visit a farm 24. Go on a walk barefoot 25. Make a grass trumpet 26. Hunt for fossils and bones 27. Go star gazing 28. Climb a huge hill 29. Explore a cave 30. Hold a scary beast 31. Hunt for bugs 32. Find some frogspawn 33. Catch a falling leaf 34. Track wild animals 35. Discover what’s in a pond 36. Make a home for a wild animal 37. Check out the crazy creatures in a rock pool

38. Bring up a butterﬂy 39. Catch a crab 40. Go on a nature walk at night 41. Plant it, grow it, eat it 42. Go swimming in the sea 43. Build a raft 44. Go bird watching 45. Find your way with a map and compass 46. Try rock climbing 47. Cook on a campﬁre 48. Learn to ride a horse 49. Find a geocache 50. Canoe down a river

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Divorce

When all else has failed Getting a divorce can feel like a demoralising and daunting task. We look at the process from start to finish

aking the decision to get a divorce can be a difficult and emotional one. If there is a lot to sort such as property, possessions and sorting arrangements for any children involved you must first begin by being absolutely sure that divorce is the right thing to do. If you are in any doubt then seek advice. Relationship counselling can help you to identify the issues you have and help you towards resolving them. If you feel you are past that and are sure that divorce is your best option then there are a series of steps you need to follow. You are eligible to divorce if you have been married at least a year and that marriage is legally recognised in the UK. You must also have a permanent residence in England or Wales. Grounds for divorce fall into five categories: 1) Adultery (your husband or wife had sex with someone else of the opposite sex) 2) Unreasonable behaviour (including violence, physical or verbal abuse, drunkenness or drug taking) 3) Desertion (you have been left without your agreement for more than 2 out of the last 2 and a half years) 4) You have lived apart for more than 2 years (you must both agree to the divorce) 5) You have lived apart for more than 5 years (enough to get a divorce without you both agreeing) You need to begin by filing a divorce petition. This is an application to the court for permission to divorce. It is at this point that you will have to give the reasons for your petition. If you and your spouse are in agreement about getting a divorce then you can apply for a decree nisi which is a court document confirming that there is no reason as to why you cannot get a divorce. After the decree nisi is granted you will need to wait 6 weeks before you can apply for your final document, a decree absolute. This legally ends your marriage. The 6 week waiting period will allow you to sort any details out regarding the divorce. If you both agree on the divorce and issues such as splitting possessions are straightforward then it is possible to arrange the divorce yourself. If you both agree to the divorce but are unable to fully agree on any issues that arise it may be possible to enter mediation to see if it can be sorted amicably on your 14 | www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON

❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN behalf. If your spouse disagrees with the divorce petition or there are many or complicated issues to be resolved before the divorce can be finalised such as finances or arrangements for children then it is good practice to hire a solicitor to handle everything for you. Hiring a solicitor can be beneficial in many ways. Firstly, a solicitor will have an expertise that you won’t when it comes to the legal aspects of divorce and will be able to offer objective advice. If communication between you and your spouse has broken down they will be able to communicate either with them or through their solicitor and negotiate terms of the divorce with detachment from the emotion that often causes argument. They will be able to remove some of the stress by completing all of the paperwork to allow you to concentrate on getting the divorce completed properly.

“If you both agree on the divorce and issues such as splitting possessions are straightforward then it is possible to arrange the divorce yourself.”

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WE ARE RECRUITING Are you looking for a new challenge? Why not come and join us here at SIMPLY MAGAZINES and SIMPLY PROPERTY? We are recruiting for a Part Time Sales Executive and are looking for a candidate that is:

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You will be the face of the company and responsible for your designated client area to sell advertising across SIMPLY SPALDING and SIMPLY BOSTON by making outbound telephone calls as well as arranging and attending face to face meetings. You will account manage the whole process from sale through to handing the advert to the design team. You will be responsible for dealing with incoming enquiries relating to SIMPLY PROPERTY, arranging and attending property viewings, liaising with solicitors and clients as well as the administration relating to property sales. There is an element of administration to this role and therefore a keen eye for detail is crucial.

What we are looking for:

Customer service experience is essential for this role, strong interpersonal and sales skills and, most of all, you must show an enthusiasm for picking up the phone and hitting targets! Previous sales experience would be an advantage, you must be a self-starter & multi tasker, you must be able to work well under deadline pressure. Knowledge and competence in Microsoft Office products (word, excel & outlook) would be an favourable, you will need to have strong team ethic. You will be required to visit our clients so your own transport is necessary (business miles travelled are of course paid for). Salary: Competitive Basic salary, based on experience plus commission structure. We also have incentive months, bonus days and team nights out. We like to work hard but have fun too! Hours*: 20 hours split over 4 days - Monday 12.30pm - 5.30pm, Tuesday 9.00am - 2.00pm, Wednesday 9.00am - 2.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm. There is the need to be on call one weekend a month. *there maybe flexibilty in times for the right candidate. Location: Pinchbeck, near Spalding Closing Date: October 16

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Long term career progression, training support, private medical healthcare (after 12 months service), 28 days annual holiday We are a company where you can be sure that no two days are the same, so if you feel ready for the challenge email your CV to Hayley Hammond at hayley@chilli-mp.co.uk

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Activities for the over 50s Ever thought of trying something different, becoming more active and socialising? At the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex we have various activities specifically aimed at those who are a little older. It is recommended that we all take regular exercise to keep fit and healthy. This doesn’t mean sweating it out in a gym for hours on end. Simply becoming more active on a regular basis helps to keep muscles and joints supple and your body in good working order and helps to keep the mind active too. We have several group fitness classes a week which are instructor led to ensure exercise movements are correct and safe. The classes are also light-hearted, motivational and fun. Before and after the class, participants can sit and have a complimentary drink and a chat in our gym reception area.

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Business Focus

Petfood Supplies Established 1976, Petfood Supplies is situated in Antons Gowt and are specialists in pet and animal feed with hundreds of complete dog, cat, horse and poultry diets and a wide range of medicines and accessories. They also stock treats and wild bird food

wner Caronne Daft knows how important it is to look after a pet’s wellbeing, “Pets are an extension of the family and people are very passionate about them.” The experienced staff at Petfood Supplies share that passion and are well placed to give advice about any aspect of your pet’s health and lifestyle. When people have a concern about their pet it is easy to consult the internet where you will find a wealth of information but some of it can be out of date and you will often find conflicting messages so being able to pay a visit to Petfood Supplies can remove all of the hassle and guess work! Caronne is a wormer and flea specialist who is qualified to prescribe veterinary products for parasitic fleas and worms. Indeed, all of the staff attend regular training sessions to ensure they are up to date with all of the latest development and best practices. As well as addressing ailments Petfood Supplies offer a dog weighing service to complement the nutritional advice available. As with humans, many conditions with animals are diet-related and so rather than sticking to the food you have always bought it is worthwhile having a chat with a member of staff to make sure you are feeding your

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“Petfood Supplies runs a loyalty scheme – sign up and £5 is credited to your account on your second visit and then 1% of every spend thereafter.” pet the right food. Finally, a micro-chipping service is available to help you easily be reunited with your pet should they go missing. Whilst Petfood Supplies like to describe themselves as “pet-focussed”, making sure they do what is right for the animal rather

than just selling producs, they also pride themselves on their high levels of customer service, including a free local delivery service and helping customers to load their vehicles. They like you to leave feeling you have received sound, knowledgable advice and great service. To reward their customers Petfood Supplies runs a loyalty scheme – sign up and £5 is credited to your account on your second visit and then 1% of every spend thereafter. You will find your rewards soon add up as you can easily use Petfood Supplies as your ‘one-stop shop’. Petfood Supplies is open 7 days a week, Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 10 – 12:30. There is a customer survey currently being carried out to check that the current opening hours are best suited to the needs of customers and there is entry into a prize draw for participation so next time you visit make sure you have your say – you could win £100 worth of vouchers. So what about the future? The plan is to continue going from strength to strength, moving with the times and continuing to look at product ranges to ensure they are offering the best for every customer. The best way to experience the great advice and service is to pay a visit, or you can call 01205 280250.

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Maintain Your Health

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind We all work hard to be healthy, eating well and exercising as often as we can. Once we get to a good level of health and fitness we have to work hard to maintain them

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ooking after ourselves gets more important the older we get and we can sometimes overlook the role that relaxation can play in keeping us happy and healthy. Here we take a look at a physical version of relaxation, yoga, and a more passive form, massage. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice or discipline which originated in India. There are a broad variety of schools but the most practiced here are Hatha yoga and Raja yoga. Practiced for thousands of years, but only recently introduced to the Western world, yoga is now a popular system of physical exercise as well as a spiritual and meditative tool. Today the physical postures of yoga are used to help alleviate health problems, reduce stress and help keep the back strong in a time when desk jobs make that a difficult task. The poses presented in yoga will stretch your muscles, tendons and connective tissue which means that over time you could see results which strengthen your core and limbs. The breathing techniques and meditative aspect can also be good for the mind as it can give you time to relax and focus. The NHS discusses the benefits of yoga at all ages for a wide range of conditions on their website www.nhs.uk mentioning that two

yoga sessions a week will go towards meeting guidelines on musclestrengthening activities. They also point out that you are never too old to start and indeed many people begin in their 70s to help them with balance, strength and help with conditions such as arthritis. Whilst books and DVDs are good it is always best to start with a class where an instructor can ensure that you are doing the moves correctly. If you are hoping to help a specific condition then speak to your instructor first to make sure they are familiar with the condition which will allow them to tailor your session. There are many reasons that people go for a massage, some to help with muscular conditions and some for the sheer relaxation element. There are lots of different types of massage so there will be one to suit the reason for your visit!! For people who play sports or work out regularly there is a sports massage designed to prevent sports injuries and treat them when they occur. For relaxation purposes the massage of choice is a Swedish massage which uses long strokes and deep circular movements. If you speak to anyone who regularly has a massage they will give you a wide variety of benefits to them and research is currently being carried out which looks at the benefits of using massage for anxiety, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches, nerve pain and joint pain.

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Weddings

Choosing the Perfect Venue When planning your wedding, getting the venue right is crucial. It’s also likely to be one of your biggest expenses so getting it right is crucial “If you are tying the knot in your local church then your reception venue will not want to be too far away from that.”

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s with all things wedding you will need to know how much money you have to spend on your venue. Depending on your choice you may wish to break it down further (some venues will provide a complete service while others just the hire). Work out how much you would like to spend and then see which venues fit that budget. If you find this to be a stumbling block early on then you might like to think a little differently – perhaps a smaller wedding at a grander venue (or vice versa!) or be a brave bride-to-be and have a few venues in mind and look for cancellations and late availability to save money. The amount of guests you wish to invite will have an impact on your venue choice as some of the more intimate venues will only hold 30-40 whereas larger hotels and manor houses will hold a few hundred. Always double check numbers when you initially contact the venue. Take the opportunity to look at the rooms available to you – if you are having around 50 guests to the wedding but 250 for your evening reception then you won’t want to be in the same room for the entire day!! The location can be dictated by where you are actually getting married. If you are tying the knot in your local church then your reception venue will not want to

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be too far away from that. If you want to get married at the same place as your reception the venue will need to be licensed but you are not constrained to staying immediately around the place where you live. Your Wedding theme must match up with your venue so, for example, if you are looking for something rustic you might like a marquee or a barn whereas if glitz and glamour is your thing then a hotel or manor house might be right up your street. If your venue has a wedding planner service then use it to see how you can tie up your theme with your venue. Many people prefer to marry locally so that they remain close to family and friends however, if you are thinking about a civil ceremony then the whole country is at your disposal. Staying local allows your planning to feel a little easier as you know the area and aren’t too far away for visits. Weddings abroad are also growing in popularity and many venues have their own wedding planner who will take care of everything for you, as well as ensuring all the legal aspects are looked after. If you want something completely different then there are some unusual venues in the UK where you can hold your reception, including a treehouse in Scotland, the Natural History Museum, Battersea Power Station, the Shark Aquarium at Alton Towers, a Sub-terranean lake in Cornwall and the HMS President in London.

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Christmas Parties

Organising the Party With the busiest venues booking up fast, it’s never too early to start planning the office Christmas party ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

hether there are half a dozen people in your office or over 100 organising the Christmas party can seem like a daunting task. As with any party though there is a tried and tested method of organising effectively that can be followed. Begin by setting the date – if you work in a large company you will be extremely lucky if you manage to find a date to suit everyone so if that’s not possible you will have to choose a date which the majority of people are able to attend. Before you send out a selection of dates have a little ask around to see which would be the most suitable. You will then have an idea of numbers. Also think about the day, the type of party you have planned might dictate whether it is a daytime or evening event but think mid-week or end of the week (especially if there’s going to be plenty of drinking involved). You will then need to determine your budget. Is the company paying, or each person paying an agreed amount or a little of both. Knowing how much money you have to work with will help you to decide on a venue. It may also help you to decide whether you can include partners. Whatever your budget make sure you leave a contingency over for any unforeseen costs. When it comes to a Christmas party many people prefer to choose a venue which will do everything for you, from food and drink to table decorations and entertainment. Once you have your shortlist be sure to visit the venues and get a feel for what a party there will be like. Ask to see the menus and enquire

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about the drink selection. Find out what entertainment will be on offer (because if there is none you might have to factor some in). Traditional entertainment is usually music and games (and increasingly karaoke) but newer forms of entertainment such as a photo booth, casino tables and table entertainers such as magaicians are becoming popular. Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment and pay any deposits at the time of booking to secure your party. Once you have booked your venue send out an invitation to everyone so they will have all the details to hand – the date, time, venue etc should be on there. You could also include taxi numbers to help people get home at the end of the evening. Take the opportunity to distribute menus and get people to choose their food in advance. Make sure you take a copy of their menus or create a master list however as people will have forgotten their order by the time your party comes around, especially if you are working a long way in advance. Just before the day re-confirm all of the details and check final numbers. Make sure everyone knows the full itinerary – where they have to be and when, especially if you are having food at one venue and drinks at another. Check how your hosts prefer to receive the balance of their payment and then go ahead and enjoy your evening.

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ow firmly established in the town’s calendar, save the date in your diaries because the perfect reason to celebrate the onset of autumn is just around the corner – the annual Spalding Pumpkin Festival. This hugely popular event, which attracts thousands of people to the town centre, takes place on Friday, October 9. The event is sponsored by David Bowman Pumpkins Ltd and supported by the Rotary Club of Spalding and Welland, Spalding Lions, Crescent Traders and Tulip Radio. Organised by South Holland District Council’s Community Development Team, this year’s event will feature a variety of entertainment, a fancy dress competition and the enchanting pumpkin parade. Led by the pumpkin coach with the winner of the fancy dress competition on board, the parade starts in the Sheep Market at 6.30pm and will wind its way around the town centre streets before finishing in New Road. The climax of the night is a fireworks display from the top of the South Holland Centre. Before all of this though, there will be a charity market all day, street entertainment, activities and competitions throughout the day.

❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN Pumpkin Recipes With all that pumpkin carving going on you might like to buy an extra one and try out these recipes: Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: Pumpkin seeds from 1 pumpkin 25g butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt Pre-heat the oven to 150°. Remove the seeds from the pumpkin, wash and dry. Line a baking tray with parchment and spread the seeds onto them. Put into the oven until they are dry. Remove from the oven and increase the temperature to 190°. When they are dry mix the butter, sugar and salt in a bowl and add the seeds. Coat them well with the mixture and return them to the oven until golden brown.

Pumpkin Risotto Ingredients: 25g butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 2 large mushrooms, sliced 150g pumpkin, cubed 200g Arborio rice 1 litre vegetable stock Salt and pepper Heat the butter and oil in a pan together. Fry the onion and the garlic. Add the rice and stir until coated. Add the pumpkin and mushrooms and stir in the stock, 250ml at a time until it has been absorbed by the rice, stirring often. Add salt and pepper to taste. SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk |

Home Improvement

Insulating Your Home With the cold weather on its way now is a good time to make sure your home stays warm this winter

nergy prices are always in the news as they climb ever higher. It’s especially annoying as the colder months see us using more energy as we heat our homes. More and more of us are taking to the internet to use price comparison websites to find the lowest tariffs but there are things that you can do to your home to ensure that when you do heat your house you are not losing that heat to the outside. We all know that heat rises so the first place to look at is your loft. An uninsulated or poorly insulated loft can be responsible for you losing up to a quarter of your heat through the roof. The thickness of your insulation should be at least 270mm of blanket-style glass or mineral wool. If you already have insulation in your loft check its thickness. Should you have none or wish to re-insulate to bring it up to current guidelines and your loft has easy access then it is possible to insulate it yourself. You can buy rolls of insulation from your nearest DIY store which will roll our between the joists then roll over the top. The rolls are built to last so they will pay for themselves many times over. If you are at all uncertain about what to do then use a professional installation team. Once you have put in all the time and effort to insulate your loft, as a last job make sure you put some draught excluding strips on your loft hatch to ensure that there are no draughts coming back down into your home. Once you have sorted your loft then it’s time to take a look at your walls. According to the Energy Saving Trust, in an uninsulated home you can lose

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❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

“Lagging water tanks and pipes and insulating behind radiators reduces the amount of heat lost.”

“According to the Energy Saving Trust, in an uninsulated home you can lose around one third of your heat through the walls.”

around one third of your heat through the walls. Most houses built since the 1990s will have wall insulation. If your home is not insulated and has cavity walls then you can have cavity wall insulation to stop the escape of the heat. The process involved an installer drilling small holes in the outside walls of your home and then uses specialist equipment to blow insulation in through the holes. Once the insulation is in the installer will fill in the holes made in the brickwork so you will barely be able to see where they have been. Due to its specialist nature this work must be carried out by a professional installer but your disruption will be minimal and it is work which can be carried out in just a few hours. After that you can think about your central heating and hot water. Lagging water tanks and pipes and insulating behind radiators reduces the amount of heat lost. The Energy Saving Trust recommends the fitting of a British Standard Jacket over your hot water tank as it will reduce your heat loss by around three quarters. Similarly, insulating your pipes will keep your hot water hotter for longer. Radiator reflector panels behind your radiators is a cost effective way of conserving heat. By placing a reflective panel behind your radiator any heat is reflected back into the room so less heat is lost through the walls behind the radiators.

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Planting Bulbs this Autumn Now is a great time to be planting your spring flowering bulbs. Adrian Nind, Managing Director at Bakker Spalding Garden Company, gives his five top tips for your Autumn gardening 1. Preparation is key The first step is to remove weeds and incorporate lots of compost or other organic matter when planting your bulbs. Bulbs grown in pots need good drainage so put plenty of pot shards in the bottom and use well-drained compost.

2. Select your bulbs early With so many stunning spring flowers to choose from, selecting your flower bulbs is something you should do at an early stage. A recent survey we conducted revealed that the favourite colour plants here in the UK are red (23.5%) followed by purple (17.6%). We’ve seen a great deal of interest in our wide variety of tulips this year, including the ‘Exquisit’ tulip which resembles a double peony and the ‘Tropical Wave’ tulip which has a fantastic double yellow goblet.

3. Have your bulbs delivered just before you intend to plant them Bulbs are sent directly from the nursery and are in optimum condition for planting. If you can’t plant them straight away, unpack the bulbs as soon as they arrive. Place them in a dry, dark place under 20°C and open the bags so that air can circulate.

4. Plant your bulbs correctly Bulbs have very particular planting requirements, and should be planted in holes three to four times as deep as the bulb itself. Plant your bulbs in groups of at least six to ensure optimum results, and if you are unsure on which way the bulb should go into the soil, plant the bulb on its side: its stem will find its own way up to the surface!

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eep is celebrating its most fruitful year in Britain ever. It is a vital market for the company because we Brits buy more Cherokees than anywhere else in Europe or Africa. The American auto maker aims to echo this success in 2016. But how is it going to do it? Well, one way is to give the admired Cherokee line-up more ‘oomph’. So, that’s why the good-looking Jeep is now obtainable with 185hp and 200hp outputs. It offers an appreciably wider spread of pulling power from low revs, giving greater bang for your buck. But it isn’t just about enriched performance, the 2.2 Cherokee oil-burner now offers better fuel economy than the departing two-litre 170hp automatic lump. Available only with Jeep’s smooth changing nine-speed automatic gearbox, and paired to the company’s Active-Drive four-wheeldrive systems, the all new Cherokee 2.2 versions are inundated with equipment. The range now has more spec as standard, including an electrically adjustable driver’s seat, an automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror with built-in microphone and an electric

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tailgate. Perhaps more significantly, though, all Cherokees score highly with safety – achieving the maximum 5-stars in Euro NCAP’s tough tests. But back to the new engine under the bonnet. It is assembled for our market in the Pratola Serra plant, near Avellino, Italy. Armed with the 4x4 Jeep Active Drive I system, the Cherokee 2.2 MultiJet II 200hp reaches a maximum speed of 127mph. It accelerates from zero to 62mph in 8.5 seconds, has a typical combined fuel consumption figure of 49.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 150g/km. The Cherokee 2.2 MultiJet II 200hp with Active Drive II and lowrange has a top speed of 126mph, 0-62mph time of 8.7 seconds, and a combined fuel consumption of 46.3mpg, with 160g/km of CO2 emissions. Finally, Longitude and Longitude+ trim levels are provided with a 2.2 MultiJet II 185hp variant, in combination with 4x4 Jeep Active Drive I and the nine-speed automatic transmission. Prepared in this way, the Cherokee reaches a maximum speed of 125mph and gets from zero to 62mph in 8.8 seconds. Combined fuel economy and emissions are 49.5mpg and

150g/km. Behind the wheel of the quickest diesel – the 2.2 MultiJet II 200hp Limited 4WD automatic with Active Drive I - I found everything rapid enough. Certainly, the more commanding motor is a real step-up from the unit it supersedes. You no longer have to work the engine like a dog to make spirited progress. It is even quite soothing when you’re not pushing the pace. Undeniably, one of the Cherokee’s fortes is its ride. For a midsized sport utility vehicle (SUV) with off-road know-how, the Cherokee handles adeptly. The only time you notice the Jeep get a little unsettled is if you throw it in to a bend. Then there is perceptible body roll. The new 2.2 MultiJet II engine certainly places the Jeep Cherokee towards the crest of the mid-size SUV class for pace, poise and proper efficiency. It is no BMW X3 but it brings the fight to the likes of Honda’s CR-V – and is sure to put the fabled motor manufacturer on track for even more success in the United Kingdom next year. The Jeep Cherokee range starts at £26,095 for the 2.0 MultiJet II 140hp Longitude FWD manual, rising to £37,995 for the 2.2 MultiJet II 200hp Limited 4WD automatic.

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(50% share of £104,000) Approximately 14 miles from King’s Lynn, lounge, kitchen/Diner, garden, allocated parking, gas central heating, UPVC double glazing. EPC Rating C77

(50% share of £85,000) Approximately 14 miles from King’s Lynn, lounge, kitchen, downstairs W.C., family bathroom, allocated parking, gas central heating, UPVC double glazing. EPC Rating C77

Taverners Mews, Long Sutton Re Sale £52,500

Taverners Mews, Long Sutton Re Sale £42,500

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What’s on Monday 9.30am, Babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@ babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 9.30am, 10.30am, 4.15pm and 7.30pm Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, The Old School, St Marys Church,Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Yoga & Yoga Nidra at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space, Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am - 11.00am, Tai Chi, St Thomas Church Hall, London Road, T: 07789 893853 W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 10.00am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk (excluding Bank Holidays) Conservative Club, 16 Main Ridge Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.15am Music Bugs, Blackfriars Theatre, Boston, T: 0844 5781015, E: sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.15am Babyballet, 3-5yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712 452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk Waiting List, Please Register Interest 11.00 Babyballet, 6-18months, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712 452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 1.30pm Teddies Tunes, Kirton Methodist Church. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 1.30pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk (excluding Bank Holidays) Kirton Town Hall Station Rd Kirton.T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:45pm-4:30pm Short Mat Bowls Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston, T: S Maddy 01205 365250 2pm to 3pm Gentle Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 5.00pm - 9.00pm: Children and Teen Ballet Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com 6.00pm – 6.45pm Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Children’s beginners class. 3 Merlin Terrace, Marsh Lane, Boston, PE21 7SB Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on mobile: 07710444662 or email: kuksoolwonboston@ gmail.com 7.00pm - 7.45pm Ladies Belly Dance, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com 7.30pm Badminton, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston, T: 01205 367167 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training and agility, Leverton. T: Nicki 01205 480869 7.30pm – 8.45pm - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Adult class, Boston High School, Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on 07710444662 8.00pm - 8.45pm Zumba, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. £3 per session. T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com 8.45pm - 9.30pm BurleX Fitness AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. £3.50 per session. T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com

October Entertainment Guide Tuesday 9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Danny Flear Community Centre, Frieston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 10.00am – 11.00am Tai Chi, Conservative Club, Main Ridge West, T:07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 10.00am – 12.00pm, Tuesday Club, for art, painting, cookery etc, Unitarian Church, Spayne Road, Boston, (near the Gliderdrome), T: 07857625792, E: rogers1emma@sky.com 10.00am – 4.00pm, Country Roads Quilters, Sibsey Village hall, T: 01205 750562 10.00am – 12.00pm Short Health Walk Boston Library County Hall T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 12.30pm - 3.00pm and 7.00pm - Scrapbooking Workshop - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 2.00pm – 4.00pm Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 4.45pm - 7.45pm: Children and Teen Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com 6pm to 7pm Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 7.00pm - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 7.15pm Pilates, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 7.30pm Salsa Class –£5, Conservative Club Boston, all levels catered for, T: Emma 01205 351680 7.45pm - 8.30pm: Adult Tap Dancing Class T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com Wednesday Market Day – Louth and Boston 9.30am - Teddies Tunes, St Thomas’s Church Hall Boston, music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 9.30am - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Mum & Baby Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099. jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am -2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt. Boston, W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb. co.uk T: 01205 280276 10.00am – 11.00am - Pilates, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 354509 or 07702 520684 10.00am-12.30pm - Crafts With a Cuppa R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 10:30am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - Zion Methodist Church Brothertoft Road Boston.

T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30am - Ladies Salsa Class – Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 Free Live Music with Pete Wray – Every other Wednesday, Drill Hall, Lincoln T: 01522 873834 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 2.00pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk, Mayfields Broadfield Lane Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01025 354320 2.00pm – 4.00pm Blackfriars WI afternoon meeting. 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Len Medlock Centre Boston. T: 01205 368549 5.00pm - 9.15 pm: Teen and Adult Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com 6.30pm Bingo held every Wednesday at Hubberts Bridge Community Centre . Eyes down 7-30. T: Cindy on 01205 367890 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Martial Art/Self Defence Class at Haven Academy, Marian Rd Boston. First class is FREE. T: Stuart Lawson 07792 937930 E: stuartlawson@tiscali.co.uk W: www.issogaitaijutsu. yolasite.com 7.00pm - 9.00pm Knitting & Crochet Class for all levels. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 for details. Every last Wednesday in the month 7.15pm to 8.30pm Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@ mindfulofbeing.com 7.15 - 9.30pm Womens Institute, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 750562 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training, Eastville. T: Nicki 01205 480869 7.30pm St Nicholas Towns Women’s Guild, 2nd Wednesday of the month, Skirbeck Community Hall, Skirbeck Road, Boston. T: 01205 364214 8.00pm - 11.00pm - Social Club for Divorced, Separated and Widowed – Queen of Spades, Wellington Road, Boston, T: 07842 543499 Thursday 9.30am - Teddies Tunes - Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 9.30am - 11.30am, Drop-In for Coﬀee and Chat, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston T: 01205 369731, W: www.zionmethodistchurchboston.co.uk 10.00am to 11am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@ mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk, Swineshead Church Hall, Market Place, Swineshead, T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.00am-12.30am - Scrapbooking Workshop - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 10.30am–12.30pm Art Classes, Ceramics, Oil and Pastel 1pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 12.00pm - 3.00pm Knitting & Craft Club. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. T: Joyce 01205 280276 1:00 - 2:00pm, Tai Chi, Boston Body Control Studio, The Old School, Saint Mary’s Church,

Horncastle Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk - St Thomas Church Hall London Road Boston T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Caring Companions Boston and District, POP-IN, Pensioners Hall behind Marks and Spencer, T: Jenny 01205 280717 or Alan 01205 871465 6.15pm Line Dancing – Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 6.30pm – 7.30pm Weight Watchers, Community Church Hall, Fishtoft 6.30pm – 8.30pm - Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 6.45pm to 8.15pm Yoga & Yoga Nidra at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 7.00 - 8.30pm, Tai Chi, Boston Grammar School, Rowley Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 7.00pm to 9.00pm SOLO Classical Guitar Ensemble, (monthly), 6 Market Street, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7SF. T: 01205 355656 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 7.15pm – 10.00pm Amber Hill W.I. 2nd Thursday of every month. Held at “The Loft” Hubberts Bridge Community Centre. T: Cindy 01205 367890 7.15pm - Fitness Fusion Class – Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 7.30 - 8.15 pm: BurleX Fitness, T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com 8.15 - 9.00 pm: Zumba, T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com Friday Market Day – Louth, Alford and Sleaford 9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 10.00am - 2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt, Boston www.thedesignstudio.vpweb. co.uk, T: 01205 280276 10.00am-1.00pm - New Horizons – for people with mental health problems. Methodist Church, St Leonards Drive, Chapel St Leonards. T: 07901 611256 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk - Boston Sports and Social Club Fishtoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton Parish Hall 1.15pm- Babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@ babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane Old Leake T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1.30pm – 3.30pm - Line-dancing, The Ridlington Rooms 4.30pm - 9.00pm: Belly Dancing and Musical Theatre Classes, T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com 6.00pm Pilates, The Old School, Boston Control Studio, The Old School, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU. T: Sharon 07736 068656 7.00pm – 8.30pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton

Middlecott Sports Centre T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.00pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Mordern Jive, Cha Cha, Merengue. Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128 7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre, T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.15pm Dance Party – Every last Friday of the month, 7pm beginners Salsa Lesson, Advanced Salsa lesson. 8.30pm party starts, non-dancers welcome, Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. T: 07737 064128 7.30pm – 10.00pm, Wrangle Youth Club, Wrangle Youth Centre (PE22 9DL). T: Jayne 07751 051862 or Jason 07943 512636 7.30pm, Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park Avenue, Sutterton. T: 01205 460459 Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm: Children’s Dance Classes, T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com Wedding First Dance Classes – Times to be arranged. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737064128 10.00am – 11.00am Footie Tots, 18 months to 5 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk 10.00am – 11.30am Soccer Club, 5 to 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk 10.00am babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@ babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 10.00am - 4.00pm Felting. Felting demonstrations & workshops. Antons Gowt, Boston. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk. T: 01205 280276. Every first Saturday in the month. 10.30am to 11.30am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@ mindfulofbeing.com 10.30am – 11.30am Go-Ride Cycling for 4 - 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Rosebery Avenue, Boston, T: 07507 291912, W: www.bostonwheelerscc.org.uk/goride.htm 10.45am babyballet, 3yrs, babyballet Tots Tap 3yrs+, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 11.00am – babyballet, 3-5yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@babyballet. co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 6.30pm – 11.30pm Line Dancing, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 366810 7.30pm till late Dance Party – Every third Saturday of the month. The Witham Tavern, Boston. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome, dancers and non-dancers. Food available. T: 07737 064128 Sunday Fitness Shred Class – Mixture of training level 1, Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 2.00pm Sarber Dog Training, Antons Gowt. T: Nicki 01205 480869 6.30pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Rueda. Upstairs at the White Hart Hotel. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128

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