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January is almost over and Spring is just around the corner, it’s the time for excitement and anticipation as to what the rest of the year will hold for us all. This issue is packed with food, love and advice. We celebrate not only Yorkshire Pudding week but national chip week, so if you are a foodie turn to page 25 to get your tastebuds tingling. There is of course all the regulars – news, reading corner, advice, mum knows bets, motoring reviews and much more! 2014 is all change for me – I am getting married later in the year, a house move is on the cards and Karen Elvin and I have launched the new estate agency SIMPLY PROPERTY. Don’t forget if you are thinking of buying or selling your home to call us on 01775 640622 to arrange a free valuation or to register on our database to ensure you get the new properties first. To keep updated with advice, recipes and what’s on locally visit www.simplyspalding. co.uk. There’s even a for sale section, so you may pick up a bargain too! If you would like to get in touch then please email editor@simplyspalding. co.uk or call me on 0845 676 9295; we always appreciate your feedback and questions.

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Moulton Park Country Show - 1st September 2013

Consumers can rely on Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

“IfEast they don’t, it might be worth asking yourself why. You are entitled How youyear know thatthe anSpalding establishment food is of a For thedo second running Classic CarservingEvolving from thedecent long established Elloe to ask staff what the rating is. standard? If it looks good in the restaurant or at the counter, how Motor Club, the Spalding Classic Car Club has grown Club has been invited to organise the classic vehicle “It’s also worth do you know that it’s the same behind the scenes? The answer is section of the Moulton Park Country Show, being held considerably since its launch in 2008, now boastingbearing in mind that the rating is based on what we on themembers day of inspection. Standards can change and the rating the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. well over a hundred classic carsaw enthusiast on 1st September by kind permission of Mr Howard represents a snapshot in time.” Whether it is a supermarket, corner shop, takeaway or factory King on his field in Bell Lane, Moulton. enjoying a variety of events. A lower rating might not necessarily reflect the premises’ cleanliness; canteen, every establishment which deals directly with a consumer will it could indicate a lack of food safety management procedures. receive ratingofunder theevent, scheme. After theasuccess last year’s under the auspices These range from low-key, friendly “noggin ‘n’ natters” However, whilst consumers might form a positive opinion of what Fortunately, South Holland fares very well with over 95 per cent of of Club show-organiser Steve Saunders, it has been at local hostelries and evening runs out to rural they can see ‘front of establishments rated “generally satisfactory” or better. And more than necessary to reorganise the layout, allowing a larger venues for supper to events further afield such as The house’, it can be that the picture behind the scenes is notBubble as good. 40 per cent have the top rating. area to accommodate the classic section! Shuttleworth Collection, Langrick’s Car Museum, Ambulance and Children in Need. Cllr Malcolm Chandler, district council portfolio holder for regulatory But there is always room for improvement. Theretheare 26 Norfolk coast and National Trust estates. During the services, said: “Our officers workofhard to ensure the residents and establishments rated either 1 or 2, which require differing levels of With classic vehicles ranging from motorcycles, through Winter members get together for light-hearted quizzes, Many the members ownthat a classic car, but ownership visitors to South Holland can have confidence in the places they choose improvement. And one place has a rating of 0, which means urgent visits to garages and talks by motoring celebrities, is not a pre-requisite of club membership, purely an cars to commercials the Club oﬀers an impressive buy eat&food. improvement necessary. interest in all things automotive! turnout appealingis to all automotive tastes! often fundraising for charitiestosuch as or Lincs Notts Air “The vast majority of establishments take pride in their premises and The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, which is operated by South processes and deservedly get good ratings. Holland District Council in partnership with the Food Standards “Unfortunately there are establishments that fall below a decent Agency, sets out standards in hygiene, structure and confidence in standard and when they choose to ignore our coaching, we will management. in other musical bands and projects Burlesque is a 4-piece rock band andfood, have ahealth diverse and rangesafety of officers specialising take enforcement action to ensure that residents receive the proper Each establishment is visited by making in classic and on a regular basis. All thosemusical standards from the district’s food retailers.” unannounced giventastes, a rating of less than 3 Burlesque a band of issuesaaﬀ ecting their community. These contemporary Crimestoppers is the independent charity to viewand • All ratings are available under search facility at are offered guidance and coaching to improve. musical facets.at Southhelping lawhttp://ratings.food.gov.uk volunteers come from varying backgrounds rock.Craig The band’ s who is Food, Health andmany enforcement to locate criminals Fowler, Safety manager such as media, businesses or local government, and solve crime, hashygiene been fighting crime can sincebe accessed current setlist • Food ratings on the move too. Download Holland and Breckland councils, said: “Many establishments advertise The band’s set was features the on a window sticker. bringing skills to the table that aids the organisation was launched in 1988 the FSA app onto yourhas phone from the relevant Android market or iTunes. their rating

Burlesque play at The Punchbowl

music of Led Zeppelin, Whitesnake, Fleetwood Mac, Queens of the Stone Age, Skunk Anansie, Heart, Muse, Blondie and The Cranberries, to name but a few.

The band was formed in 2005 and gigged regularly for number of years until 2012 when the band split. Like all good bands they were not dormant for long and re-emerged by popular demand in 2013. The reformed incarnation of the band introduced two new members on drums and bass alongside Burlesque stalwarts Penny Lane on vocals and Craig Hardie on guitar. The band members are all involved

particularly popular with crowds at this summer’s festivals at Needingworth, and latterly the Willow Festival in Peterborough where Burlesque rounded oﬀ the Saturday evening to a packed tent of enthusiastic followers. The band was happy to carry on playing into the night but a strict curfew imposed by the council meant the crowd’s calls for an encore went unheeded.

This will not be the case at The Punchbowl though and we are looking forward to a Party We are looking to raise money for Breast Cancer so we have decided to have a Gay-Hetro afternoon and night. Pink will be the predominant colour and make up will be worn by all, for those not wearing makeup it will be available on site.

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Since its launch, Crimestoppers UK has gone from strength-to-strength, taking over 1.4 million phone calls, which has led to over 122,575 arrests, £126 million of goods being recovered and nearly £299 million of drugs being seized. Crimestoppers passes information about criminals to police forces across the UK and law enforcement organisations including Trading Standards and the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA). Our independence from the police and law enforcement is what makes us unique, which is why so many people contact us with information anonymously. It is our work with volunteers in local communities that is integral to the success of the charity. Our network of 550 volunteers throughout the UK who are engaging daily with local people to find out about the crimes

Crimestoppers’ work in their area. If you would like to get involved or learn more please contact regional manager for East Midlands Kiran Dhanda on kiran.dhanda@crimestoppers-uk. org This way, we can focus our eﬀorts on those crimes and attempt to create a safer environment for us all to live in. If you would like to pass on information about crime anonymously you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through the charity’s Anonymous online form at www. crimestoppers-uk.org. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out a volunteer enquiry form http://www.crimestoppers-uk. org/support-us/volunteering/become-avolunteer

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Wildcats Theatre School and Post 16 Helping To Fund a Holbeach Community Exciting NEW treatments at The Cosmetic Clinic Academy hold yearly sell out show contouring VAMPIRE FACE LIFT (PRGF / PRP) There will be one treatment to make your Nursing Home To dissolve fat depots simply and Use your own blood to rejuvenate your skin just perfect! These treatments are effectively and is almost pain free.. This face. the very latest innovative, regenerative Wildcats Theatre School Just a year after conquering Ben procedure gives excellent results on Platelet Releasing Growth Factors and treatments and by also using advanced and Post 16 Academy, Nevis, raising £1260.00 for a double chin, upper arms, lipoma, waist, Platelet Rich Plasma techniques for each of their specific with classes at St Norberts Holbeach charity, Shelley Cooper is love handles, hips, saddle bags, knees An Amazing anti-ageing treatment type of treatment, will give the very best Catholic Primary School, taking on a bigger challenge walking and thighs and is the ideal non surgical which will leave your skin radiant and results that can be achieved by aesthetic Spalding have just held the Great Wall of China aiming to procedure for dissolving fat deposits hydrated procedures for anti-ageing, skin renewal raise further money for Holbeach their yearly sell out show permanently. DERMAPEN and rejuvenation. and East Elloe Hospital Trust. at The Cresset, Rightwell, - Natural Skin Repair SILHOUETTE SOFT Peterborough. For natural skin regeneration and - non surgical threadlift procedure for During the tenscar day trek Shelley will repair ”fractional micro-needling therapy” facial rejuvenation The show, which features face gruelling challenges, encounter of Acne Silhouette children from all the Soft is a technological fantastic time.’ can improve the appearance extremely diffiscars, cult climbs and long aged and sun damaged skin, facial and innovation offering women and men what Wildcats classes is the culmination of arduous days, all of which is being everyone that may need it now or in lines and wrinkles and nooftreatment has ever providedWildcats in such taken onstretch to selflessly raise money for the future. a full year work - showcasing group classes rundecollete every Monday ThePrimary new Dermapena charity gives close better a simple way; a redefined restored pieces as well as work from the Wildcatsface, during to her heart. term time atmarks. St Norberts and improved results, with less pain. volume and reduced wrinkles by means of Post 16 Academy and West End Wildcats School, Spalding. Children can attend Shelley has fully funded the trip 30/60 treatment Missage Butt troupe.aThe show,minute which was themed withfrom Holbeach Hospital has been so all monies raised will go to this 4 upwardsAQUALYX – working towards aroundfor the amusical will Rock providing specialist personal care for worthwhile cause. LAMDA Musical Theatre-examinations Fat dissolving injections for body result‘We lasting upYou’ to18 months.

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her Nan, Dorothy Ayre, for over five years. The carers and nurses dedicate If you would like to sponsor Shelley their time and eﬀort to ensure her please do so via the JustGivingText Community safety survey success with perception of anti-social service. It’s easybehaviour to do, just send comfort and dignity. Students canreveals then move on from classes a text to 70070 stating HOLB24 Caz Dolby, Owner of Wildcats said ‘It at age 16 to the full time Academy respondents from across South Holland, Boston Borough and East Fewer people believe anti-social behaviour is a major problem in and the amount you would like to was South lovely toHolland, see all of our students to the findings Dementia horribleon disease that which, alongside a professionalsafety Level Lindsey to isa asurvey community safety. according of a community i.e. £5,violent £10 crime performing sadly now aﬀpriorities ects more and 3 qualification prepares them for The current aremore anti-socialsponsor behaviour, survey.on the big stage. The children hadrevealed been working themes of us so thedomestic service provided by the applications some of countries top (including abuse), community cohesion, fear of crime It also thatonlitter and people beingtodrunk orthe rowdy in public Alternatively areviews sponsor form is and around performing in atop show andanti-social at each theatre home is vitalmisuse. to the community, schoolsissues including GSA, Arts to Ed be a and alcohol Each year the partnership crime places are the two behaviour perceived at Holbeach and East weekly class hadinlearnt about production, and Central. so together with help of people incident data and seeks the views ofavailable the local community toElloe ensure problem the district. Hospital Nursing Home (add address) stage directions, microphonesCommunity and sponsoring Shelley, she hopes that it focuses on the issuestothat matter most to residents. The Eastusing Lincolnshire Safety Partnership had 978 or Shelley can be contacted directly performing to an audience. The show For more information or to book a place raise as much money as possible on facebook.com/chinatrek2013 is inSome addition toof theirthe ongoing LAMDA at the Spalding go toHolland www. key findings for the classes South area to ensure the service continues for (London Academy of Music and Dramatic wildcatstheatreschool.co.uk or call Arts)• ‘Rubbish work and everyone had a and 01780 762000. behaviour and burglary and litterinvolved lying around’ ‘People as well as skills in singing, dancing and acting.

• The majority of people think that crime has being drunk or rowdy in public places’ are the stayed the same or gone down (67%) top two anti-social behaviour issues perceived • The proportion of respondents who agree that to be a problem the police and partners are successfully dealing • Fewer respondents (-19.3%) think that antithrough the week to play the C Major Holbeach Town Band’s 12th Learn to since 2002 and many of those who have with crime and anti-social behaviour has social behaviour is a ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ big problem Play week has been a great success. taken part have progressed through the scale and simple tunes. increased by 13% compared to last year compared to last year Band’s Learner Group and Training Band Altogether 14 beginners came to the South Holland District Council, said: “Through • 68% of respondents in South Holland agree • The proportion of respondents who stated 2-hour afternoon sessions during the to become members of the Town Band. The band holds practice sessions for its continuous dialogue with our communities we that it is important to have CCTV in their area, that they are ‘not worried’ about being a victim week 5th to 9th August. 12 of them of Learner Group on Saturday mornings at can fine-tune our action plan to address the and 68% agree that it makes them feel safer of crime has increased by 9% compared to last Most of those who came to the week 10.00am. The new beginners can join primary school age; the other two were issues that most concern residents. It is evident • The majority of respondents in South year the Learner Group for further training more mature! had not played before, although a few from this year’s survey that there is a large Holland (83%) agree that the partnership’s • Those who are worried about being a victim had had taster sessions at school. They before progressing to the Training Band. amount of support for CCTV.” current priorities are the main areas that the of crime are most concerned about anti-social Musical Director Mel Hopkin has been start by producing a sound from the Street drinking and the undesirable partnership should be running Learn to Play weeks every year instrument of their choice and progress Anyone from 8 to 80 can join the band’s behaviour associated with it is one issue which focussing on Learner Group; no experience necessary. was highlighted by respondents as a key The findings are If you missed the Learn to Play week, concern, and one which being seen as useful you can still come along to the Learner Wednesdays; andnegatively the Town impacts on feelings of safety. The partnership willmeets lookatat and encouraging and Band, for experienced players, Group. The band provides a suitable ways in which it can build on work undertaken the partnership is keen instrument and teaches its members 7.30pm on Wednesdays. tothe date to ensure that street drinking is reduced to build the work it how to readonmusic. Membership of and residents feel safer. has undertaken over Learner Group is FREE. The band also runs lessons in Music The priorities will be ratified at a meeting the last few months. Theory at 11.00am on Saturday of the East Lincolnshire Community Safety Cllr Nick Worth, The band also has a Training Band, for mornings. They will start at Grade 1 in Partnership in January 2014. The results are portfolio holder for improvers, which meets at 6.30pm on September. being carefully considered and will be used to community safety for

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Larry Miller comes to Donington Blues rock guitarist Larry Miller will be at The Royal British Legion in Donington on Thursday 20th February as part of his ‘Live & Outlawed’ tour, promoting his new live album. Last month ‘Live & Outlawed’ was included in the best blues rock CDs of 2013 in Classic Rock Blues magazine with a track featured on the cover mount CD. The same magazine had a reader’s poll and Larry Miller was voted number 3 in the UK only to be beaten by Joe Bonamassa and Walter Trout. Larry’s band features a superb rhythm section which now includes ex Gary Moore drummer Graham Walker who not only played on Gary Moore’s famous blues albums, touring with him extensively but has also played with BB King, Albert King, Albert Collins, , Eric Burdon and many more. Larry Miller is famous for his mesmerising guitar playing and high octane shows in the UK and around Europe, bringing his unique showmanship and energy to every performance. He holds the record for

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the most encores at The Cambridge Rock Festival and playing to capacity crowds with standing ovations. Larry has been featured several times on BBC Radio 2 including a live broadcast of his performance at The Great British R&B Festival. Radio Caroline called him “The new Gary Moore” and Guitar and Bass magazine finished a stunning album review with “Blues-rock brilliance”. Larry will be playing songs from ‘Live & Outlawed’ which captures his incredible live performance plus songs from his latest critically acclaimed studio album ‘On The Edge’, and other live favourites which may include songs from Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore. Larry Miller is unique on the live circuit and is undeniably one of the must see blues/rock acts. If you like Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Walter Trout or Jimi Hendrix, you’ll want to see Larry Miller For more information on Larry Miller you can visit: www.larrymiller.co.uk

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Happy New Year - Bargain Hunters! On Sunday 2nd February the Spalding Antique and Collectors fair held at Springfields event centre will open its doors again to New Year bargain hunters for the first of 5 events in 2014. At the beginning of February visiting international trade buyers and stallholders from across the globe will make their first trip of 2014 to Lincolnshire during the week running up to the ubiquitous Newark Trade Fair. Springfields Antiques fair organisers have worked closely with stallholders, tour operators and visitors to expand this longstanding event into becoming a major

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New name for Donington Opticians Donington opticians, Molsom Family Eyecare Ltd is rebranding. Mr Molsom has decided to reduce his role in the company, although he will still be available for eye examinations. The new company will be named Clark Family Eyecare Ltd and will be wholly owned by previous co-director Mrs Cheryl Clark. As one would expect there will be a few minor changes. We have a new logo (see picture) and as you can see our new corporate colours are two tone blue. I am pleased to say there will be no change in our staff or services, you can expect the same friendly care and advice as you have always experienced. The Opticians practice was opened in Donington in May 2008 by Andrew Molsom & his sister Cheryl Clark after 11 successful years working together in Spalding, where Cheryl was Practice manager. Since opening the Donington practice, Cheryl’s daughter - Annica has joined the business and is working towards her Dispensing Optician qualification. Cheryl has over 30 years of optical experience and values the care given to the customers. “We pride ourselves on our professional services and the relationship we’ve built with local people, many of whom have become friends. It’s about putting people’s needs first every time.” said Cheryl. The business employs two additional Optometrists at Donington Tracey Griffiths who has been working with us since we opened in Spalding in 1997, and Robert Young who previously worked in

Boston. Andy and Robert both specialise in fitting Contact Lenses and Dry Eye Treatments. The practice caters for the requirements of both NHS eligible patients and private patients by offering a choice of eye examinations. “With today’s technology we can discover so much about a person’s general health as well as their eye care needs so we always encourage our patients to choose an advanced eye examination. This includes taking a photo of the retina; the inside surface of the eye. This is called Retinal Photography, and enables us to compare further photographs at subsequent eye examinations. This process helps us to detect even the smallest change and serves as an early warning system for all sorts of health conditions, not just those solely related to the eyes. High blood pressure, Diabetes and raised cholesterol levels are a few examples of what can be detected” said Cheryl. NHS patients can upgrade to an advanced examination if they wish for a nominal charge. In addition to the high-tech clinical services offered to patients, the business prides itself on the choice of spectacle collections, sunglasses and lens types available to suit everyone’s pocket. The practice teams are well-trained and are always very happy to offer advice on frames and lenses to ensure patients get the most from their vision and look good in the process. Clark Family Eyecare is located in the Market Place where we have disabled access. Local car parks are free.

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If you owe money, one of the ways your creditors might try to get their money back is by using bailiffs he role of the bailiffs is to take your goods away and sell them to raise money to pay your creditors. If you’ve received notice that the bailiffs are coming, don’t ignore it. The bailiffs charge fees to come to your property and your debt will just get bigger if you don’t take action. Bailiffs shouldn’t threaten or harass you. If they do, you can make a complaint. You should also check the fees added to your bill, to make sure they’re not charging you more than they should. The rules about bailiffs are very complicated and what the bailiffs can do legally depends on what your debt is for. Bailiffs are commonly used if you have council tax arrears or if you have a court judgment against you. They can also be used for unpaid fines, child support arrears, rent arrears, income tax arrears and parking penalties (fines). The bailiffs almost always need a court order to take your goods away. Check with an advice agency whether creditors can threaten you with the bailiffs without taking proper legal action. If you’ve received notice that the bailiffs are going to come and take your goods away, you should get advice urgently. Do not ignore the notice. The bailiffs charge fees to come to your property and your debt will just get bigger if you ignore them.

Do I have to let the bailiffs in? In many cases, you don’t have to let the bailiffs in and they can’t force their way into your property. However, they are allowed into your property without your permission

if they can enter without breaking in. This is called ‘gaining peaceful entry’ and includes getting in through an unlocked door or open window. Sometimes, bailiffs are allowed to break in to your property. For example, if you’ve got unpaid criminal fines, bailiffs working for the magistrates’ court can, in some circumstances, use reasonable force to get into your home to seize goods. Also, in some circumstances, bailiffs can, with the court’s permission, force their way into commercial property if there is no living accommodation attached. However, it is unlikely that a bailiff would be allowed to break into your property in other circumstances. If this happens, you should get urgent legal advice.

example if you’re elderly, disabled, seriously ill or find it difficult to speak, understand or read English. Bailiffs shouldn’t discriminate against you because of your age, race, sex, disability, sexuality, or religion. This would include using racist, sexist or homophobic language.

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House of the Hanged by Mark Mills

Mr Stink by David Walliams

Just the book for a long winter evening, House of the Hanged is set in a summery South of France in 1935 where former spy Tom Nash is rebuilding his life. His past catches up with him when an attempt is made on his life and Tom believes that he is in real danger. He is surrounded by those he holds near and dear who have all gathered to spend the summer in the Riviera warmth. Has one of them betrayed him to his enemies? Tom needs to find out the truth to save his own life. This is a real page turner and the surprises keep coming.

David Walliams star is definitely in the ascendant having written some of the best-selling children’s books of the past few years and seen them turned into highly successful television programmes as well. Mr Stink has always been a real favourite. Chloe is a very lonely little girl until she meets Mr Stink the local tramp who is the only person who has ever been nice to her. She offers Mr Stink a place to stay in her garden shed but her kindness has all sorts of repercussions. With Quentin Blake’s illustrations and David Walliam’s talent for funny and thoughtful stories this is well on its way to becoming a real children’s classic.

Lincolnshire libraries are open to all and are free to use. Our library network has over 1 million books to choose from and the range of services at Holbeach Library includes photocopying, fax facilities and free internet access. We also work with South Holland District Council and have green recycling bags available to collect from the library. With your library card you can reserve books online from the comfort of your own home, check what items you have on loan and renew them. Look out for library events over the next few months as we work with Transported a scheme to bring arts to Boston and South Holland District. For more information on Spalding Library visit us in Victoria Street, telephone 01522 782010 (charged at local rate) or log on to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/libraries .

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Kirton: past and present ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

Home to more than 4,000 residents, Kirton is a bustling town with an interesting history t is one of the larger parishes in the Boston area, and has several satellite villages and hamlets taking their name from it, including Kirton Holme, Kirton End, Kirton Fen, Kirton Skeldyke and

Kirton Marsh. Located just five miles from Boston, town amenities include a library, town hall, primary and secondary schools, a wide range of local and national shops plus a leisure centre. And when it comes to eating and drinking Kirton has two pubs – the Merry Monk, on Willington Road, and the Black Bull Inn, on London Road. Neighbouring Kirton Holme is home to The Poachers Country Hotel, which has both a bar and restaurant serving homemade dishes, with menus changing weekly. The venue also boasts a spacious function room for special events and weddings. Originally the seat of Lincolnshire’s first Saxon kings, Kirton later became a market town. According to the Domesday account the settlement consisted of 52 households, 30 freemen, 16 smallholders, 12 ploughlands, 10 plough teams, a 60acre meadow, a church and two salthouses. In 1624 Thomas Middlecott, (later Sir Thomas) was empowered by a private act of parliament to found a free school for the instruction of Latin and Greek language, and English commercial and agricultural

If you know Kirton well, then the statue outside the Town Hall, in Station Road will be a familiar sight. (Above) The bronze figure, seated with crossed ankles and a walking stick is local farmer William Dennis (1841 – 1921) and was put up in 1930. The stone base is carved with three panels to represent potato production, drainage and wheat growing. Dennis made his fortune farming potatoes at the turn of the century and gave Kirton its Town Hall, the building outside which the memorial to him stands. He created Woodlands Farm from a number of fields he acquired in around 1870. The son of a farm labourer, he came 22 | www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING

Local farmer William Dennis (1841 – 1921)

to be regarded as something of a visionary farmer, particularly in respect of his work with the potato. Dennis was also something of a philanthropist – for the King’s dinner to the poor following the coronation of King Edward VII in 1901, he provided enough potatoes to feed all of London’s poor. His legacy – Woodlands – is still a family farm today, now in the care of his great-grandson Andrew Dennis, who farms a mix of crops and livestock, including herds of Lincoln Red Cattle, Lincoln Longwool Sheep, Curly Coat Pigs, rare breed turkeys and chickens. The farm also produces a wide range of organic vegetables

education, to children from the town as well as the neighbouring villages of Sutterton, Algarkirk and Fosdyke. By 1835 the school had 40 pupils on its register, who were a mixture of free and fee-paying. During the 1830s a girls’ school for 14 day and boarding pupils, plus a Sunday school also existed in Kirton. Today, the current secondary modern school is called Kirton Middlecott in memory of its founding father. Moving forward to 1885 the village is shown in other records as having a station on the Great Northern Railway, chapels and almshouses for four poor women. While the parish church is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul.

and salads, and in April 2000 launched an organic vegetable box scheme, designed to provide affordable organic produce for people living locally. In addition to all of this, Woodlands practices an ‘open farm’ policy, encouraging school visits alongside open days for

customers and special interest groups. It also hosts an active arts program and demonstration days. * For more information about What’s On at Woodlands Farm visit www.woodlandsfarm. co.uk

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The Perfect Pud ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

Roast beef and Yorkshire Pudding is undoubtedly one of the most famous British dishes and a firm favourite on dining tables up and down the country

o what better way to celebrate this great meal than by showing your support for British Yorkshire Pudding Day, which falls on Sunday, February 3, this year. The annual event was launched by Florence Sandeman, of website Recipes4us.co.uk, back in 2008 as a way of paying homage to this iconic delicacy. Although its name suggests Yorkshire Pudding originates from the north-east of England, little is really known about its ancestry - other than it has been enjoyed up and down the UK for hundreds of years. No-one really knows when the recipe was first used although some form of ‘batter’ or ‘dripping’ pudding as it was previously called, has been cooked for centuries. Earlier versions were much flatter than today’s puddings, and were cooked in a tin beneath a joint of meet being roasted on a spit over a fire, so it would catch all the drippings. The pudding was often served before the meat, perhaps with gravy, to help fill the stomach, so that less of the expensive meat would be consumed. And in some cases, where there wasn’t enough meat to go around, children would have been given Yorkshire Pudding as their main meal. Very occasionally it was served after the beef as a savoury too and sometimes leftovers were even eaten cold for dessert - spread with a little jam, or sprinkled with dried fruit. The name change to Yorkshire Pudding was made in 1747 - by Hannah Glasse in her cookery book called The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Simple. Today, individual Yorkshire Puddings are often preferred to the earlier versions which were made in one large tin. Ready-made frozen puddings can also be bought, while mini versions prove a tasty and popular canapé.

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Calling all chip lovers,

it’s National Chip Week! ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

Organised by Potato Council, this year’s Chip Week runs from 17th - 23rd February

hrough an extensive range of promotional activity, it aims to highlight the freshness, good value and great tradition of Britain’s high street chippies - and inspire the nation to tuck into a tasty portion! Whether it’s cod or haddock, comes with salt and vinegar and pickled onions, is eaten straight from the paper in the street or taken home as a tea time treat, fish and chips really is the nation’s favourite dish. But let’s go back to the beginning with the origins of the humble potato. Whilst first cultivated in Peru over 8,000 years ago, the potato didn’t arrive in Europe until the early 1500s and wasn’t grown in England until 1597. Introduced to Europe by the Spaniards, we get the word ‘potato’ from the Spanish word ‘patata’. Because they are rich in starch, potatoes are one of the world’s most important crops, up there with maize, wheat and rice. The potato has even been grown in space! Today, there are thousands of varieties of potato but the UK enjoys around eight ‘common varieties’ which we use in our cooking with King Edward and Maris Piper varieties said to make the best chips. Whilst it is accepted that fish and chips as a meal began in England, there is, to this day, great dispute as to whether it began in the north or the south. Either way, the country as a whole enjoys its fish and chips, regardless of geographic location.

Chip Week – Facts and Figures A visit to Chip Week’s website, www.chips. lovepotatoes.co.uk provides some fantastic chiprelated facts: 1. More than 1.6 million tonnes of potatoes are made into chips every year in the UK – weighing the same as over 14,000 blue whales or 4,000 jumbo jets. 2. The land required to grow potatoes for chips is 33,664 hectares – big enough to fit London’s Hyde Park 237 times, or 47,000 Wembley football pitches. 3. Over 250 million fish and chip meals are sold in the UK each year – that’s nearly 685,000 a day! 4. In one year we eat nearly three billion meals containing chips, with lunch time the most popular time to eat them (64%) and tea time the second favourite (24%). 5. Brits use at least 26 different words for fish and chips.

Where we live affects our chip choices, with people in the South preferring salt and vinegar on their portion while the Scottish are more likely than people in any other region to choose a portion of curly fries. People in the Midlands have a fondness for curry sauce and cheese with their portion; the Welsh are more likely than other regions to eat their chips straight from the oven; and a quarter of Londoners favour the French fry.

6. Using the right spuds for chips can make all the difference - to ensure your chips are lovely and fluffy try King Edward or Maris Piper. 7. Fish and chips outsell Indian takeaways by two to one. 8. The world’s largest fish and chip portion was made in July 2012 by Fish and Chips Ltd, London. The fish weighed in at 47.75kg and the chips 23.5kg, breaking the previous Guinness World Record which was held by the Wensleydale Heifer pub. 9. Celebrity chip fans include Rihanna, Kate Moss and David Walliams - and Michelle Obama recently revealed that her biggest food weakness is French fries. 10. A survey of 1,000 adults showed ‘chip shop chips’ are the nation’s favourite chips with nearly half (45%) of all respondents putting them first, followed by French fries (16%), oven chips (14%), potato wedges (8%) crinkle cut chips (7%) and curly fries (7%).

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There’s no need to be lonely ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

It’s a sad fact, but loneliness is a massive issue for many people in later life

“All of Age UK’s befrienders are fully trained volunteers, who freely give up their time to help support lonely older people.” Spalding District Age UK is open Monday to Friday and offers services including information on products for the over 50s, day care, a minibus and other social activities.

alf of all people aged 75 years and over in the UK live alone, while one in ten people aged 65 years or over say they are always, or often, feel lonely – that equates to just over a million people. And even more shockingly, half of all older people consider the television to be their main form of company. To help combat the problem of loneliness and isolation among our older generations, charity Age UK has developed a series of befriending services. These work by assigning each older person a trained befriender, who provides friendly conversation and companionship on a regular basis over a long period of time. This relationship not only promotes well-being and confidence, but can also help people in later life to keep in touch with the outside world. Many local Age UK branches including our own Spalding District - provide these befriending services, some via the telephone, while others operate a system where a volunteer visits the elderly person in their own home. This vital service provides a link to the outside world and often acts as a gateway for other services and valuable support. As well as providing emotional support, volunteers can also pick up on practical or health support needs the older person they befriended may have and - through liaising with Age UK - ensure

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the extra support is provided. Through the charity’s ‘Call in Time’ service, the elderly person receives a regular daily or weekly phone call, with the relationship structured so each befriender makes the call at a regular pre-agreed time. Those who have used the service have nothing but the highest praise for it, saying the regular contact has made a huge difference to their lives, while others who have tried it urge anyone else feeling isolated to give it a go too. All of Age UK’s befrienders are fully trained volunteers, who freely give up their time to help support lonely older people. The charity is always looking for more helpers and is keen to hear from anyone interested in getting involved. Alternatively, if you know of a lonely older person who you feel might benefit from Age UK’s befriending services, the charity urges you to get in touch too.

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Focus on Crowland

Historic Crowland ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

Best known for its historic abbey and unique three-sided bridge, Crowland has a rich and fascintaing past

ituated on the Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire border, the pretty village’s humble beginnings date back as far back as 701, when a monk called Guthlac came to what was then an island in the Fens to live the life of a hermit. A monastic community followed in his footsteps, their abbey first dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin, Saint Bartholomew and then in the eighth century, St Guthlac himself. Its medieval name - Croyland Abbey - remains today, but the building itself was destroyed and rebuilt several times during its early years. Following a fire in 1170 it was reconstructed again and from this point the area began to grow as the surrounding marshland was successfully drained. The settlement become more prosperous, while the Abbey went on to become one of East Anglia’s most oppulent. It was the abbot of Crowland from 1427, John Litlington, who is credited with founding Magdalene College, in Cambridge. He was licensed by King Henry VI to acquire a site so a hostel could be established in Cambridge for student-monks. This hostel went on to become Buckingham College, and eventually the renowned Magdalene College. The final abbott, John Wells (also known as John Bridges), held the abbey from 1512 until it was handed over to Henry VIII in 1539, following his orders for the Dissolution of the Monasteries. During the English Civil War, Crowland was captured after a short seige by Parliamentarian forces in 1643, and this is when serious damage was done to the abbey building. The nave roof fell in 1720, after which the main north aisle of the nave was refurbished. The impressive buildings remains in use as the parish church today. Such was its impact, that poet John Clare wrote a sonnet called Crowland Abbey, which was first published

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in The Literary Souvenir for 1828 and reprinted in his last book The Rural Muse in 1835. * For more information about Crowland Abbey’s past and present visit www.crowlandabbey.org.uk

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Valentine’s Day Gifts ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

Valentine’s Day is celebrated the world over every year on February 14

elebrating love, this is a day for exchanging cards and gifts with those most important to you. It is also a great opportunity for young love, with cards often being sent anonymously. In celebrating love and romance we send 25 million cards and spend a massive £1.3bn on gifts. Below we list the most popular gifts for him and her as well as giving you some ideas of how to add that personal touch.

Gifts for Her: 1) Flowers. With so many florists in the area this is a really good opportunity to shop locally and support these companies. Rather than picking up flowers from the supermarket or (don’t even think about it!) the local garage, take the time to talk to a florist and get a bouquet made up of her favourite blooms. 2) Home Cooked Meal. While restaurants are all well and good there’s nothing like a tasty home cooked meal to unwind and relax at the end of the day. 3) Lingerie. A perennial favourite with the men but please make sure you find out the correct sizes and where possible speak to the assistants in the lingerie departments as it is something they do day-in, day-out! 4) CD. Yes you know which artists she loves but how about being retro and putting together a ‘mix-tape’ of all of her favourites? 5) Jewellery. Rings, bangles and bracelets are the most popular here. Not forgetting big, shiny engagement rings… 6) Chocolates. Another traditional gift. But step away from the Milk Tray and put some thought into it. Many Chocolatiers give you the option of creating your own box. 7) Wine, Bath & Spa products. A glass of wine, a bubble bath and some luxury scrubs and creams to use. Always a winner! 8) Hotel Stay. This one does require some thought. Where do you most like to be as a couple? In the city or secluded in the countryside? 9) Romantic Dinner. So neither of you have to cook, head out to your favourite restaurant. 10) Perfume. Providing you have a snoop on the dressing table first it’s easy and it’s practical. And always well received.

Gifts for Him: 1) Experience Day. Top of the list most years, let him go wild. Driving sports cars, riding in helicopters or touring his football team’s stadium, there really is something for everyone. 2) Aftershave. A Valentine’s Day classic! 3) Watch. To make sure he’s on time for your date! 4) His Favourite Bottle. Be it fine malt whisky or Jager, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of his favourite tipple! 5) MP3 Player. Loaded with his favourite tunes or perhaps some new music for him to try. 6) Personalised Golf Balls. Or other sports equipment. A man whose hobby is golf is never too difficult to buy for! Head for your nearest club shop. 7) Football Tickets. Make a day of it and shop while he’s watching! 8) Books. This is a really broad type of gift! You can buy books by his favourite authors, something funny or full of facts. Maybe even a book to learn new skills. Just be brave and buy a book and not a book token! 9) Camera. If your man loves gadgets then a new camera might be at the top of the list. Definitely speak to your local retailer though as there are so many types of camera, each specialising in different uses so to make sure you get the right equipment do your research first! 10) Wallet. Somewhere stylish to keep your money when he takes you out for the evening…

Fun facts about Valentine’s Day Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day in the late 1800s. In medieval times, girls ate bizarre foods on Valentine’s Day to make them dream of their future husband. The most fantastic gift of love is the Taj Mahal in India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife. About 3 percent of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their cats and dogs.

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Now that our Christmas and New Year parties are over, we at Munchkins are planning activities to celebrate other cultures and religious celebrations during the coming year ❱ BY MELANIE FOSTER, MUNCHKINS KINDERGARTEN The governments Early Years Foundation Stage framework encourages practitioners to help children to ‘Know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions.’ (EYFS, 2012) With Spalding becoming more culturally diverse we are able to use first-hand information of how others celebrate their special times. We at Munchkins are looking forward to celebrating Chinese New Year which will begin on 31st January and will be using the ‘year of the horse’ to fire our children’s imaginations and use their particular interests to lead our future planning. We are also lucky to have families at our setting who celebrate this occasion so will be able to find out what families do to celebrate and include some of their traditions in our role play and storytelling. Valentines day is also a special day in our culture and we will be celebrating this by making cards for special people in our children’s

life’s, such as Mums, Dads, Grandparents and special friends as a way of saying thank you and showing them how much we care. Of course there are many more cultural and religious celebrations throughout the year and we will be especially focussing on those of our current cohort who include families whose roots come from Poland, Latvia, Portugal, Lithuania and

“We at Munchkins are looking forward to celebrating Chinese New Year which will begin on 31st January and will be using the ‘year of the horse’ to fire our children’s imaginations...” China. We, as adults are looking forwards to learning alongside the children and hope to gain a better understanding by sharing parents views and celebrating alongside them.

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Friday January 31st to Saturday February 1st @ 7.00 Boston Children’s Theatre Puss in Boots Pantomime Tickets £7.50 & £6.00. The Award Winning Boston Children’s Theatre present the magical story of PUSS IN BOOTS, a pantomime for all the family.

Saturday February 8th @ 7.30 Great Expectations Tickets £14.00. A new telling with this one man show of the immortal Charles Dickens tale GREAT EXPECTATIONS, brought to you by the same team as the “Life and Times of Charles Dickens”. A great show not to be missed. Tuesday February 11th to Saturday February 15th @ 7.30 Jekyll and Hyde The Musical. Tickets: Tuesday - Thursday adults £11 children £7. Friday & Saturday adults £12 children £8. Following the success of classics such as “Les Miserables”and “Ragtime”, WHAT FREE TIME Youth Theatre are proud to be producing JEKYLL AND HYDE THE MUSICAL.

Wednesday February 19th to Saturday February 22nd @ 7.30 The Vicar of Dibley Tickets £10.00 & £9.00. The multi award-winning Boston Playgoers present their wonderful production of one of the best loved TV sit coms of all time, THE VICAR OF DIBLEY. Friday February 28th @ 7.30. Pop up Bowie Tickets £18.00. One of the best DAVID BOWIE tributes in England comes to Blackfriars for the first time. All the famous songs are there with this lookalike and sound-alike tribute, together with his band. Saturday March 1st @ 7.30. An Evening of Burlesque Tickets £17.50 & £16.00 Over 18s only Arriving direct from London’s West End, a fresh cast of burlesque all-stars are unveiled for 2014. It’s flushed with success – following a thrilling 100-date UK tour combined with overseas adventures in Milan, Zurich, St Petersburg, Minsk, Leipzig, Verona, Dresden, Riga, Padova, Dessau.

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7 Royal Worcester wall plates “The romance of the waterways. All come with original boxes and certificates of authenticity £3 each or £18 for all 7, Please ring 01775722217. Children’s porcelain tea set 17 pieces boxed £3. tel, 01775 722217. Stainless steel tea set..( tray, tea pot, sugar basin, 2 milk jugs, tea strainer, and hot water jug) £4. Tel 01775 722217. First day covers approx 120. Covering 1976-1993 £10. 2 pairs of fitness hand weights, 1pair 2kg, 1pair3kg £5. tel 01775 722217

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Email info@simplyspalding. co.uk or complete the coupon 1 Pair Lined Curtains 6ft 6ins long x 6ft 4ins wide, 2 Double Bed Runners, 3 Cushion Covers, Wicker Chair with Matching Seat Cover, 2 Double Pleated Valance Sheets, 2 Side Lamps, 1 Double Quilt Cover, 2 Matching Pilllow Cases and 1 Double Headboard £60. Telephone 01775 248936

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Wilson Ultra golf clubs and bag Clubs -driver and three wood hybrid clubs 3 and 4 ,irons four two wedge ,sand wedge and putter . Almost new, sale due to illness . £100. Phone 01775 761245.

Twin Bedside Table Lamps . Light Green Base, Dark Green Shades. £10, Tel no: 01775 711080

3 Bedroomed Static Caravan at Hopton Holiday Village Norfolk double glazed, full central heating, ramp for disabled access, sold with full contents must be seen £20,000 ono Tel Liz 07801932840

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Tuesday 9am - 11.30am Moulton Methodist Church Tots and Carers Group, (term time) , Bell 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, T: 07595 597023 2pm – 4pm second and forth Tues of the month, Spalding Music Club, Ivo Day Centre, T: 01775 723435 2pm - 4pm 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 6.00pm - 6.45pm Zumba, Pinchbeck East Primary School, T: 07989 206246 6.00pm – 7.00pm Legs, Bums and Tums at Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach T: 07944 432 400 6.30pm - 7.30pm Static Bike Training with Spalding Cycling Club, T: 07989 214032 6.30pm - Zumba, Spalding Gleed School, T: 07595 597023 7.00pm – 8.00pm Aerobics, Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach, T: 07944 432 400 Wednesday 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse

£3. 07557945546. 7.00pm Cancer Support Group, St. Barnabas, 01406 359919 7.00pm - 8.30pm Junior Fencing (7- 13yrs). Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178 E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W:custodiansfencingclub.co.uk 8.30pm - 10.30pm Adult Fencing (14yrs +). Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178, E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W: custodiansfencingclub.co.uk 9.00pm – 10.00pm Water Polo Club, Castle Sports Complex, T: 07584 034372 Friday 10.00am -3.00pm Flower Painting Watercolour Workshops, The Lincolnshire Gallery, T: 01945 870411 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 07814165146 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 7.30pm - 8.45pm Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 or E: k.e.temple@btinternet.com, W: www.kickers-tkd.cz-solutions.co.uk

Thursday 9.00am - 11.30am Moulton Methodist Church Tots and Carers Group, (term time) Bell Lane Moulton, T: 01406 371312 9.15am Zumba Fitness, The Vista, Spalding, T: 07595 Saturday 597023 8.45am - 11.00am Junior indoor bowls, Castle List your local club 9.30am – 10.15am Children’s Yoga Class (term Sports Complex, Spalding. T: 01775 714556 or course for FREE 9.15am Zumba, Peele Leisure Centre, 07595 597023 time), Moose Hall, Love Lane, E: yogadawn@hotmail. Just email the details to co.uk, 9.30am – 10.30am Little Warrior Martial Arts, info@simplyspalding.co.uk T: 07906 441273 WI Holbeach, 4-11years 07925 244817 10am Pop Tots, St Thomas road Methodist Church, 10.30am -–12noon Multi fighting arts, WI Spalding. 07557945546. Holbeach, Adults 07925244817 10.00am Musical Minis, Ivo Day Centre, T: 01778 570340, www. 10am – 11.15am Junior Golf Coaching, Spalding, Golf Club, musicalminis.co.uk T: 01775 680474 10.30am – 11.30, a Mothers & Toddlers, term time only, Calvary 10am – 11am Tennis Training, (9 -12 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, Baptist Church in Carrington Road, Spalding, 01775 248086 T: 01775 712230 2.00pm -4.00pm Come Knit With Us, Park Court Community Centre, 11am – 12noon Tennis Training, (13 -18 Years), Spalding Tennis Weston, T: 0775 7657510 or 01522 585580 Club, T: 01775 712230 6-15pm - 7-30pm Yoga for beginners, Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westside Street Sunday Mixed ability 7-45pm - 9-00pm, Yoga (mixed abilities), Spalding 10.30am - 12noon Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: Yoga at the Umbrella Westside Street 01775 760190 or E: k.e.temple@btinternet.com 6.45pm - Zumba, Gedney George Farmer Academy, T: 07595 597023 11am – 12noon Tennis Training, 7pm -8pm Zumba with Becky, St Thomas road Methodist Church, (11-14 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230

u3asites.org.uk/spalding 13 - 15 February, Avenue Q – School Edition, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 14 February, Valentine Dance, 8pm-11pm (doors open 7.30pm), Holbeach Community Centre, 07925 152252 18 February, Stained Glass Workshop, 10am to 4pm, Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding PE12 6FA, gillian@ strawberryglass.co.uk, 07714 458813, www.

strawberryglass.co.uk 20 February, The Flying Flapper, 1.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 22 February, Barn Dance, 7pm, Broad Street Methodist Church, 01775 769438 22 February, 60/70/80’s Disco Night, 7.30pm onwards, Weston Hills Village Hall, 07825 609575, www.moultonwindmill.co.uk 27 February, Stained Glass Workshop, 10am to 4pm, Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios,

Spalding PE12 6FA, gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk, 07714 458813, www.strawberryglass.co.uk 28 February, Ruby Turner, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

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1 February, Miles Jupp, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 5 February, Ours Was the Fen Country, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 5 February, Dan McKinnon, 8.15pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 6 February, Inspector Norse, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 6 February, U3A Monthly Meeting, 1.45 pm, Pinchbeck Village Hall, 01775 766504, www.

Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding 10.00am – 12.00 noon Pottery Class, Unique Cottage Farm Studios, T: 01775 766698 10.00am – 12.00 noon Over 50’s Badminton Club, Holbeach Community Centre, T: 01406 424602 10.30am – 11.30, Tea/Coffee morning, Calvary Baptist Church in Carrington Road, Spalding, 01775 248086 12.00noon – 1.00pm Yoga with Lisa, Pinchbeck, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 4.15pm – 5.5pm Mini Tennis Training (4-9 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 6.00pm – 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Spring Gardens, Long Sutton, T: 07944 432 400 6.15pm - Zumba, Cowbit Village Hall, T: 07595 597023 7.00pm – 9.00pm Pottery Class, Unique Cottage Farm Studios, T: 01775 766698 7.30pm – 9.00pm Spalding Marching Ambassadors, (term time) ( 9yrs to 21yrs) learn to play drum & trumpet. United Reform Church, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, T: 01775 723087, E: jim-bright@hotmail.co.uk 7.30pm – 10pm 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

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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, 07817 623330 10.00am Over 50’s Fitness Class, Gedney Hill Village Hall. T: 07595 597023 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding 10.00am – 12.00noon Mums and Tots Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T: 01775 713599 12.30pm - 1.30pm Preschool Gymnastics Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T; 01775 713599 2.00pm – 4.00pm Kurling, St Norberts Church, T: 01775 761912 4.45pm – 6.15pm Aiming Higher Programme of Dance Classes for young people with disabilities, South Holland Centre, T: 01522 811811 7.30pm Pilates, Weston Hills Village Hall, T: 07966 371402,www.pilates4everyone. co.uk, Sharpchr@gmail.com 7.45pm - Aerobics, Gedney Village Hall, T: 07595 597023