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Well 2013 has shown all the long range Page 24weather forecasters that in the UK we reallyFood cannot&predict Drinkthe weather. It has been great to actually feel like we have had a summer.

I have been enjoying camping trips,29 days at the seaside, Page BBQs as well as clocking upPumpkin some milesParade on this years’ new purchase, a hybrid bike.

As summer is drawing to Page a close and33 the nights pull in lets Focus Surfleet hope we have a lovely Septemberon to ease us gently into the cooler weather.

Page 36 This is a bumper 68 page Back issue with lotsAwareness to keep you Care occupied - we have 5 pages of local news, a food special starting on page 24 and a special focus on local business Page women who juggle running a 41 family alongside running a business.

Wedding Guide Did you know that where the old Post Office, sorting office stands there used to be a large Page church? We have looked into the history of the site and you can find55 out more on page 22.

Winter We are looking to update our webiste in the near future and would Gardening love to know what you would like to see on there. Please send any suggestions to me via email editor@ Page 57 simplyspalding.co.uk or call 0845 676 9295.

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We are keeping our focus local and appreciate all Community Policing the positive feedback we get from you.

Tynerisand team update us on policing issues ThisJim issue jamhispacked full with news of what in and around Spalding is happening in and around Spalding. We take a look at what is happening at the 2013 Pumpkin Parade, why Stamford is the centre of so many films and TV programmes as well as the new Food & Drink crematorium at Surfleet.

Let’s get make the most of summer recipes Are you getting married for the second time?

Check out the Wedding Special from page 40 to ensure your day is as special as any first time bride or grooms.

Assisted Living To keep updated with the independent? local news, find out How can the elderly remain what’s on locally visit www.simplyspalding.co.uk.

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Managing Director – Hayley Willerton, hayley@chilli-mp.co.uk Inspirational local women who have dared Features Editor - Kate Chapman, editor@simplyspalding.co.uk Sales Executive – Lara Elwes, lara@chilli-mp.co.uk to go ithome alone in business & property Sales Executive – Karen Elvin, karen@chilli-mp.co.uk Please help the local community stay vibrant by supporting local businesses Get your home ready to sell your home is a big decision to make, but there are lots of things Sales Executive – Kate Trotman De Roux, katetrotman@chilli-mp.co.uk - and don’t forget to mention us when calling or buying a product from an Selling you can do yourself to help attract potential buyers.

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Ensuring your home and garden are clean, tidy and wellpresented are essential if you are trying to encourage offers, and our handy checklist aims to show you what you can do to help clinch that all important sale.

First impressions are very important when it comes to selling your property. Start by tidying up your frontage including your garden - even if you’re not expecting viewings.

If you’ve got a sale board up potential buyers may stop by unannounced to have an initial look as they pass by and if you’ve got an untidy driveway, or scruffy frontage they may be put off before they’ve even set foot inside.

De-clutter your home - if you’ve got a lot of ornaments and family photos about, put them away or even into storage during property viewings. This will help potential buyers see your home as a blank canvas in which they can envisage their own belongings.

If you have pets, de-odorise your home to neutralise any lingering animal smells. And if you can, get someone to take in your animals during any viewings.

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Update fittings. If some of your fixtures and fittings are out-dated, why not give them a quick makeover. You don’t have to undertake any expensive projects, just spruce things up by changing the doors and drawer fronts in your kitchen, while things like new taps, shower screen and fluffy new towels will help brighten up your bathroom.

Complete any unfinished DIY jobs and give your rooms a lick of paint. You don’t have to redecorate throughout, but neutral colours will freshen up your home, and again give it the appearance of a blank canvas onto which potential buyers can visualise their own style.

Clean thoroughly. If you’re going to be showing people around your home, make sure it is clean and tidy. Dust, vacuum, and put everything away. Open the windows to let in some fresh air, and get a pot of coffee brewing to make the place smell homely.

Choosing the right estate agent can also make a big difference when it comes to selling your home. Make sure you get the most from your agent by picking one which has a track record of selling properties similar to yours and in its price range.

Make sure you market your property at a realistic price. Use websites to check out what neighbouring properties in your street sold for and be prepared for offers to be made below your required asking price.

Market your property effectively. Share the benefits of each room with potential buyers and enthuse about plus points of the local area, like good schools, amenities, commuter links etc. Give viewers space to walk around the property on their own, and if you feel too nervous about showing people around yourself you can always get your estate agent to do it for you.

And when it comes to buying a new home, it’s all too easy to let your heart rule your head.

Draw up a checklist and work out what you can realistically afford before you start looking for your new, dream home.

As well as a mortgage you will also have to take into account ongoing maintenance costs and household bills such as council tax and utilities.

Don’t overstretch yourself financially - think how you will cope if rates rise and monthly repayments increase.

Seek out expert advice before making any big decisions and don’t forget to budget for any major work / re-decorating that the property may need.

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District council behind drive to bring empty homes back into use

Deputy Chief Executive to leave SHDC The Deputy Chief Executive of South Holland District Council (SHDC) is leaving to take up a new role.

Mark Stokes, who also covers Breckland District Council under the councils’ acclaimed shared management system, is to become Chief Executive for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in Norfolk (subject to ratification).

Mark said: “This has not been by any means an easy decision to make, having enjoyed more than 25 years working within local government.

“Not only has local government provided me with many opportunities, it has afforded me the privilege of working with some wonderful people.

What has made my job so rewarding has been rising to the challenges that local government has faced over the years, and the sense of achievement it has given me, and more recently working as part of a high performing shared management team, recognised at a national level as best practice.”

Trevor Holden, who is Chief Executive for Luton Borough Council, has been Interim Chief Executive at South Holland and Breckland since Terry Huggins’ departure in February.

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South Holland District Council is part of a new project designed to help owners of empty homes bring their property back into use.

Over the coming weeks the council will be writing to all owners of empty houses to offer advice and assistance designed to ensure that the most is made of the district’s housing resources.

And for those homes which need work, the council is now a partner in a new national scheme which enables owners to take advantage of low-interest loans to pay for it.

Launched on September 1, the National Empty Homes Loan scheme provides loans of up to £15,000, repayable over a maximum of five years. South Holland District Council is acting as a local partner of the national scheme, and will be assisting empty property owners through the process of applying for funds.

The loan scheme presents owners of vacant property with the opportunity

to bring their property up to a lettable standard, enabling them to generate an income that will help cover the cost of the loan repayments.

Cllr Malcolm Chandler said: “Tackling empty homes is a key priority for South Holland District Council, and this new proactive approach to assisting owners through advice and access to loan finance will help us in this area of work.

“Furthermore, any efforts to bring empty homes back into use reduces the pressure on the council’s housing register.”

The National Empty Homes Loan Scheme, funded as part of the Community Grants Programme and to be delivered via the charity Empty Homes, launched on September 1.

Anyone wanting to register an interest in taking part in the scheme or who knows of a property which has been empty for a while is asked to contact the council’s Private Sector Housing team on 01775 761161 or via privatehousing@sholland.gov.uk

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You can help set crime-fighting priorities for 2014 The community safety partnership which covers South Holland wants to hear your views on crime and anti-social behaviour to help set priorities for next year.

East Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership, which also covers Boston Borough and East Lindsey, brings together key agencies including police, fire and rescue, health, Probation and local councils. Its aim is to reduce crime, antisocial behaviour and the fear of crime to ensure that the region remains a safe place to live, work and visit.

Each year the partnership asks local people to share their concerns around crime and disorder and identify the priorities they’d like the partnership to focus on.

Last year the partnership listened to

your views and produced a three-year strategy for tackling crime (available at www.sholland.gov.uk). In South Holland the partnership is delivering the following projects to address your concerns: I A Street Pastor scheme in Spalding to address violent crime and alcohol misuse I Activate! and young firefighter programmes to deter young people from anti-social behaviour I a publicity campaign to ensure people know how to report anti-social behaviour I Operation Trunk to address street drinking in Spalding I Deterring drug dealers and users from pubs and clubs through regular checks on premises with a drugs itemiser I Engaging with migrant workers in the workplace and offering crime prevention

advice and information.

I Fitting security equipment into homes to ensure the safety of domestic abuse victims.

The survey is available to complete online at www.sholland.gov.uk.The closing date for responses is Friday, October 11, 2013.

Model Railway Brings Back Memories A model railway had residents at Stonehaven Care Home sharing memories of childhood train trips to the sea and tales of washing spoiled by passing trains.

The visit was the idea of Spalding Model Railway Club member Graham Moorfoot who’s outstanding exhibition model of Billingborough station in the late 1950s is small enough to take into a care home setting.

Stonehaven manager Michael Penfold said: “To be honest, when the visit was first suggested I was not sure how the mainly elderly ladies resident at Stonehaven would react. I thought they would probably not be interested in model trains. I couldn’t have been more wrong, the afternoon was a tremendous success.!”

Graham Moorfoot, who used to train spot at Billingborough as a school boy, is an accomplished model maker and has invested the model with a wealth of detail depicting life in the village 60 years ago, detail which was not lost on the residents of

Stonehaven.

“It was marvellous really,” said Graham, “the number of conversations which sprang up between the residents who came in and out of the room during the afternoon. One old gentleman had actually worked on the railways and he had some wonderful stories to tell.”

Michael Penfold is keen to arrange a similar visit next year. He said: “Many residents get into a daily routine, preferring to sit in the same chair in the same lounge, this really got people together and sparked conversations between people who had not really got to know one another very well. One chap who has lived here for about six months and, due to his condition, has said very little in that time, suddenly started talking about

his memories of steam train travel. It was delightful to hear him open up like that.”

Graham even let residents try their hands at controlling the trains. One lady had such fun as a “train driver” she wrote to her son about the experience which prompted him to check with the carers that mum had not been dreaming.

“As a piece of reminiscence therapy,” said Michael, “this was remarkable and we are all very grateful to Graham and his beautiful railway and would certainly recommend other care homes to contact their local model railway clubs to see if anything similar could be arranged.”

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The Agapecare Foodbank opens in Holbeach!

Holbeach Agapecare Community Larder will be opened it’s doors on Friday 6th September at the Reading Rooms in Church Street Holbeach. The foodbank will be open every Friday between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm.

Anyone is welcome to visit the Community Larder for a coffee and a chat but food parcels will only be obtainable by those who have received a voucher from one of their referral partners – currently the Citizens Advice Bureau, Social Services, the Job Centre and Age Concern. Concern. A full list of referral partners The Holbeach Agapecare Community Larder is run entirely by volunteers and will rely on the good will of all who donate food, money and also their time to this increasingly needed service.

How can you help?

If you own a shop or business in the local area may be you would be willing to give us a small corner to put a bin for donated food items? Call Tracey Carter - 01406 424113 for more information.

Would you be prepared to donate money? Every penny goes direct to the foodbank - either to purchase more food (the foodbank often runs out of basics) or cover rent for the premises. Without your

donations this much needed service will not be able to continue.

Would you be prepared to undertake a sponsored event or a coffee morning to make it enjoyable and raise funds too!

Donate food and plastic bags. A list of collection points will be released very soon.

Volunteer to help on a Friday between the hours of 11-2. For more information about what this might entail, or to add your name to the rota please call Jane Francis on 01406 425601 If there are any other ways you feel you can the Holbeach Agapecare Community Larder call Rev’d Rosamund Seal – 01406 370791.

Holbeach Agape Care Community Larder is being run as a satellite of the well-established Agapecare food bank in Spalding. All donated foods will be taken to Spalding for storage and in return Holbeach will receive the made up parcels. Food parcels are designed to supply three days of emergency food and come in several sizes - for singles, couple and for small and large families. The issue and redeeming of vouchers will be fully monitored by their central administrative system in order to cut down on abuse of the system.

Bank holiday waste and recycling collections made simpler Households in South Holland whose waste and recycling collection day is Monday will be unaffected by bank holidays in future – this started from August bank holiday.

Until now, those residents were expected to put out their black or green sacks two days earlier – on the Saturday before the Bank Holiday Monday.

Unfortunately, that led to only about 30 per cent of the normal weight being collected and an abnormally large collection the week after the bank holiday.

Consequently, the Saturday collection resulted in dissatisfaction from customers and inefficient collection, plus additional pressures on the Monday after bank holiday.

Collections over Christmas and New Year will not be included in the new arrangements, which were implemented on June 1 this year.

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South Holland’s first Enterprise Day & Awards

The venue for the Foodbank, which will be known as Holbeach Agapecare Community Larder will be at the Reading Rooms in Church Street Holbeach, every Friday between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm, starting on Friday September 6th.

• Supporting the Community Award 2013 The first Enterprise Day & Awards Ceremony will take place on • Best of ITwill & Communication Award 2013 Wednesday 20th November at Springfields Events & Conference Anyone is welcome to visit the Community Larder for a coffee and a chat but fooduse parcels only be Phil Scarlett, President of Spalding and District Centre organised by the Lincolnshire Chamber of obtainable by those who have received a voucher from one of our referral partners – currently the Citizens Advice Bureau, Social Services, the Job Centre and Age Concern. A full list ofChamber referral partners of Commerce said, “Spalding Chamber are Commerce. can This be viewed at www.agapecare.org.uk. and we hope that we will be able to encourage the local delighted to help create this event to showcase the integrated networking event will appeal to all schools and the Doctors surgeries become referral partners in the future. Food parcels verycannot best ofbeSouth Holland’s businesses. It will provide businesses both large and smalltowithin South Holland given to anyone without a voucher, and all vouchers must be redeemed within 4 working days. business leaders the opportunity to meet each other by providing attendees with key business speakers and possible service providers the chance to and showcasing opportunities for businesses.

The Holbeach Agapecare Community Larder will be run entirely by volunteers and will relygive on the demonstrate their services. We are delighted to bring The aim of the awards is for Spalding Chamber to good will of all who donate food, money and also their time to this increasingly needed service. back the Business Awards after an absence of a couple support local businesses by recognising outstanding How can you help ? area and the awards process will of years and to encourage and recognise excellence in achievements in the our area” provide a platform for South Holland businesses to apply  recognised If you own aasshop business in the local area may be you would be willing to giveThe us acost small to attend the event, which includes a buffet to be the or best in category. corner to put a bin for donated food items? Call Tracey Carter - 01406 424113 for more lunch is £15 plus VAT for Chamber members and £20 plus VAT for There will be six awards in the following categories: information. non-Chamber members. Exhibition stand space is available at just • Business of the Year Award 2013 which includes • Apprentice of the Year Award 2013  Would you be prepared to donate money? EVERY PENNY DONATED£75.00+VAT GOES STRAIGHT INTO THE a ticket into the awards.

To enter the awards • Customer Care Award 20130 FOODBANK - either to purchase more food (the foodbank often runs out of basics) or cover or book your place contact natasha. rent Innovation for the premises.

Without will not be able to clegg@lincs-chamber.co.uk - 01522 523333 • Business Award 2013 your donations this much needed service

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All abroad for the Lincolnshire Co-Op Cruise Fair Cruise holidays generally have a bit of stigma attached to them, but the idea that it is only for the elderly or wealthy is a thing of the past. Whether you’re a young couple, a family, group of friends, or just getting away on your own, there is something for everyone and a ship to suit your every need.

Lincolnshire Co-Op are hosting a Cruise fair at Springfields Event and Conference Centre on October 27th from 10am – 4pm. With so many option to choose from there is a lot to think about, which is why their Cruise Fair is a great place to answer any questions. The team will be bringing together leading cruise operators, so it’s a great opportunity to come and ask some of those burning questions.

If you’re looking for sophistication Celebrity Cruises is the way to go. On ultra-modern ships you can socialise al fresco on half an acre of real grass at the iconic Lawn Club, unwind in your own cabana-styled haven, order wine from an iPad or even take a painting class in the Art Studio. You can sail Europe, the Caribbean or Alaska for a chic getaway experience.

If you’re more kids club than Lawn Club there’s no need to worry as more and more

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cruises are becoming family orientated. With NCL, Disney and Royal Caribbean cruise lines boasting rock climbing walls, water parks, ice skating rinks, ten pin bowling, surf simulators, outdoor diving, zip wires and much more there are enough facilities to keep even the liveliest kids (or adults!) amused. Handy additions like teen only venues and different aged kids clubs also make for a less stressful holiday.

Travelling alone can be equally hard and cruises used to be notoriously difficult because of single supplement charges. But at last new single cabins have begun to emerge. These are offered on P&O Azura as well as NCL Epic

where a nice touch is that passengers in single cabins have exclusive access to a two-storey lounge and bar so they can meet other solo travellers.

For a group of friends (including hen and stag parties) who wish to try something different, a short 2 to 3 night cruise with Royal Caribbean would be ideal. Visiting from the UK one or two stunning destinations like France and Belgium. France has its culture, shopping and mouth-watering food and wine. Belgium offers widely varying landscapes and a range of delicious beers to try.

There really is a cruise liner for everyone!

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Spalding author brings Croyland Abbey’s medieval past to life A new novel by Spaldingbased author Martin Blake takes readers back to the medieval heyday of Croyland Abbey.

‘The English Pilgrim’ features as its central character a young 14th-century Croyland monk, Nicholas, who finds his secure and predictable life shattered by a cruel miscarriage of justice. An unexpected sequence of events sees him embark on an odyssey through southern France, from Avignon to Rocamadour, during the course of which his eyes are opened to a world of corruption, murderous bigotry and human courage he could barely have dreamed of in

the cloistered environment of Croyland Abbey. By the end, he has come to see the world through different eyes, less trusting but more knowing.

Commenting on his book, Martin Blake said: ‘I find Croyland an atmospheric place even now when so little of the medieval Abbey remains. I hope that, through Nicholas’ struggles to come to terms with his new life, “The English Pilgrim” will open up to readers a past world where historical events, often tragic, brutal or bizarre, really were stranger than fiction.’

‘The English Pilgrim’ is available in Bookmark in Spalding, and on-line as a paperback or to download as an e-book.

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97 sport projects receive funding thanks to Sportivate Nearly 100 projects across Lincolnshire have been accepted to receive Sportivate funding to run six-week sport sessions which encourage more young people into sport.

The funding, which was set up as part of a London 2012 Olympic legacy project, has been allocated to 97 projects in Lincolnshire which aim to encourage ‘semi-sporty’ teenagers aged 11 – 25 to take part in six-weeks of sport sessions. The projects which were awarded funding are taking place between April 2013 and March 2014.

The 97 projects received a total of £85,000 in the 2013/14 Sportivate funding block, giving young people the opportunity

to take part in 28 different sports during the 12 month period.

Lincolnshire Sports Partnership help to deliver the legacy project through Sport England, who is providing lottery money to each county from 2011 until 2017 in an effort to help encourage ‘semi-sporty’ teenagers aged 11 – 25 to take part in more sport.

Lucy Blakey, Children and Young People’s Officer at Lincolnshire Sports Partnership, said: “Sportivate not only provides a great opportunity to encourage young people to get involved in sport; it provides a huge financial incentive for sports clubs, schools,

leisure facilities and others, to deliver more sport across Lincolnshire. It is great to see so many different projects receiving funding to encourage young people to take part in sport”.

The next deadline to apply for Year 4 Sportivate funding to run a project between April to September 2014 is Friday 17th January, 2014. Those looking for help with applications can contact the Lincolnshire Sports Partnership on 01522 585580 or email clare.gilman-abel@lincolnshiresports. co.uk To find out more information about Sportivate and to download an application form, visit http://lincolnshiresports.com/ twenty-twelve/sportivate-2/

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Police news

Community Policing Matters

Halloween

THE TEAM PC Paul Smith (town centre)

PCSO Amanda Waterfield (town centre) PCSO Lisa Waterfall (town centre)

PCSO Zara Nacheva (town centre) Sgt Stuart Hurst (estates & rural)

PC Craig Lockton (estates)

PCSO Kirsty Taylor (estates)

PCSO Paul Coupland (estates) PCSO Kim Marlowe (estates) PCSO Ryan Ellis (estates)

PC Ian Coulson (rural)

PCSO Sally Pusey (Pinchbeck, Surfleet)

PCSO Colin Abbotts (Gosberton, Quadring, Donington) PCSO Adam Davis (Crowland, Deeping St Nicholas)

Jim Tyner

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My message this month is aimed at those that want to take part in Halloween mischief activities, so please share this article with them. People should have fun and enjoy themselves, but not at the expense of other peoples’ misery

outh Holland historically records an increase in anti-social behaviour during the period between Halloween and Bonfire Night which this year coincides with the school half term holiday. The anti-social behaviour can include aggressive ‘trick or treating’, misuse of fireworks, under age drinking and criminal damage.

Please be a good neighbour and make contact with your Community Policing Team if you have vulnerable neighbours who suffered problems last year. We will aim to include this in our reassurance patrols.

There is a “No trick or treat” poster for any members of our community who do not want people to knock on their door. These are also available from your Community Policing Team at Spalding Police Station and Holbeach Police Station or can be downloaded and printed from our website www.lincs.police.uk

Adults should ALWAYS accompany children when trick or treating.

Young people should NEVER go trick or treating alone

within the law – anything that results in damage is an offence and will be dealt with as such.

Advice for trick or treaters One theory around dressing up as a ghost is that it was done to scare off other ghosts at a time of year when pagan Celts believed the walls between our world and the next became thin and porous, allowing spirits to pass through. So it’s meant to be frightening, but be careful not to frighten vulnerable people and, unless prearranged, do not visit the elderly members of our community.

If homes are not displaying trick or treat posters or illuminated pumpkins and decorations, it probably means they don’t want to take part in ‘trick or treat’.

Please respect this and only visit those that are welcoming visitors We won’t be using broomsticks, but my Community Policing teams, supported by members of the Special Constabulary, will be on foot, on bicycles and in cars, patrolling across South Holland. Anyone acting in an antisocial manner or who is carrying eggs or flour may be fined or arrested if their intention is to cause harm or distress to others. Keep your tricks

Police activity My team have been visiting schools across South Holland reminding ghoulish trick or treaters not to knock on the doors of strangers and to please only go to people you know and never into a stranger’s house.

We are again working with local shops to crack down on anti-social behaviour and disorder by asking them not to sell flour and eggs to people under the age of 18 during Halloween unless accompanied by an adult. Posters have been distributed to shops across South Holland.

In addition to our Halloween patrols, we will also be tweeting advice and information about Halloween before and during the evening to reassure the community and let people know what we are doing to reduce any anti social behaviour.

You can follow us on Twitter @spaldingpolice and @holbeachpolice

You can also follow Spalding Police on Facebook

www.lincs.police.uk

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School life

Handling Homework & Exam Stress in Children ❱ BY HAYLEY WILLERTON

As the new school year begins for many children and teenagers this is the start of the homework treadmill, especially those running up to exams.

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hilst both homework and exams are inevitable in the education system there are ways you can help your child cope and spot the signals if they are struggling.

Watch out for stress Children who experience stress may be irritable, not sleep well, lose interest in food, worry a lot and appear depressed or negative. Headaches and stomach pains can also be stress-related.

Having someone to talk to about their work can help. Support from a parent, tutor or study buddy can help children air their worries and keep things in perspective.

If you feel your child isn’t coping, talk to teachers at your child’s school.

Healthy diet, healthy mind

Discuss their nerves before exams Remind your child that feeling nervous is normal.

Nervousness is a natural reaction to exams.

The key is to put these nerves to positive use.

Being reminded of what they do know and the time they have put into study can help them feel confident.

A balanced diet is vital for your child’s health, and can help them to feel well, especially if there is an exam period looming.

Some parents find that too many high-fat, highsugar and high-caffeine foods and drinks (such as cola, sweets, chocolate, burgers and chips) make their children hyperactive, irritable and moody.

For healthy recipe ideas look at www.nhs.uk/Livewell or download the app created by the British Heart Foundation just search Healthy Heart Recipe Finder in your appstore.

Be flexible at exam time familylives.org.uk advises parents to be flexible around exam time. When your child is revising all day, don’t worry about household jobs that are left undone or untidy

Getting a good nights sleep Cramming homework in before going to bed is a bad idea. Good sleep will improve thinking and concentration. According to nhs.uk this is the amount of sleep your child needs: 5 years: 11 hours 6 years: 10.75 hours 7 years: 10.5 hours 8 years: 10.25 hours

9 years: 10 hours 10 years: 9.75 hours 11 years: 9.5 hours 12 years: 9.25 hours

13 years: 9.25 hours 14 years: 9 hours 15 years: 8.75 hours 16 years: 8.5 hours

Allow half an hour or so for kids to wind down between studying, watching TV or using a computer and going to bed to help them get a good night’s sleep.

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bedrooms. Staying calm yourself can help. Remember, exams don’t last forever.

Help them to study Make sure they have somewhere comfortable to dedicate to homework and revision. Help them draw up a schedule or ask the school for one.

Encourage exercise Make sure your kids are active. Exercise can help boost energy levels, clear the mind and relieve stress. Walking, cycling, swimming, football and dancing are all effective.

Don’t add to the pressure Support group Childline says that many of the children who contact them feel that the greatest pressure at exam time comes from their family.

“Keep things in perspective,” says Rosanne Pearce, a senior supervisor. “Listen to them, give support and avoid criticism.”

Before they go in for a test or exam, be reassuring and positive. Make sure they know that failing isn’t the end of the world, and that if things don’t go well they may be able to take the exam again.

After each exam, encourage your child to talk it through with you. Then move on and focus on the next test, rather than dwelling on things that can’t be changed.

Make time for treats When the exams are over, help celebrate with a treat.

These can be a real encouragement for the next time they have a test. Don’t use rewards as bribes. Instead, encourage them to work for their own satisfaction, offering small, frequent treats.

School holidays are a great time to kick back and reward the past 6 weeks work. It could be as simple as a trip to the cinema, a short break away or you taking the day off work to spend time with them.

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By Joanne Phillips, Spalding Library

Adult choice

Dead Reckoning

by Charlaine Harris With Halloween just around the corner we are looking at vampires and witches this month.

Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris is part of her series on the adventures of Sookie Stackhouse a waitress descended from fairies who has telepathic abilities. Sookie is a waitress in Bon Temps Louisiana in a world where everyone knows of the existence of vampires, shape shifters and other supernaturals. When the bar where she works is firebombed Sookie, begins to investigate and ends up finding herself in deadly danger. It is a vampire story with entertainment, drama and romance.

Junior choice

Winnie’s Big Catch by Laura Owen and Korky Paul Winnie the Witch stories written by Laura Owen and illustrated by Korky Paul are fun books for early readers of around six or seven years old. Winnie’s Big Catch contains four short stories in which Winnie makes herself a pair of big knickers and ends up opening a shop, causes chaos at a car boot sale, tries to help her local football team beat the Boggle-End Rovers and almost catches a whale. Lots of laughs and some wonderful illustrations make this book a Halloween hoot.

LIBRARY NEWS

Your Online Library Library News The Summer Reading Challenge has been a resounding success this year at Spalding.

Almost 200 children started the challenge and congratulations to all who finished the scheme. Look out for next year’s challenge at the start of the summer holidays. We would like to extend our thanks to all schools in the South Holland area who promoted the scheme.

October Highlights Friday 11th October is the Pumpkin festival in Spalding, to coincide with this date there will be a special Story Time; children can come and help decorate the library with Pumpkins. If you remember the bats from the Summer Reading Challenge this is part 2! The Halloween story time will be on 29th October join in the spooky fun with stories and crafts for the season.

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Advice

by John Willoughby

Student housing what you need to know

If you have just received your A-level results and are planning to start university this autumn, you’re likely to be one of the many students who will soon be moving into student housing. Follow our tips for success

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If you’re going to be moving into private rented accommodation, there’s quite a lot to get to grips with, so here are a few tips to help you along the way.

Ask about letting agent’s fees - If you’re using a letting agent to help you find accommodation, be aware that they often charge for things like credit checks and checking references. Always ask an agent to give you information on what it charges for.

Not all agents make additional charges, and the amounts they do charge can vary.

Read your tenancy agreement carefully Make sure that you read and understand the tenancy agreement before you sign it. If there’s something that you’re not clear on, ask about it.

Know about tenancy deposit protection - If you’re starting an assured shorthold tenancy, your landlord or the letting agent must use Halls of residence University halls of residence provide accommodation specifically for students and are often located within or nearby the university campus. The accommodation is generally available during term-time, although some may be available for the full calendar year.

The type of accommodation in halls can vary. Some provide single rooms with shared bathrooms, kitchens and communal areas, others provide ensuite rooms with shared cooking and communal

a government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme to safeguard your deposit.

They have to do this within 30 days of receiving your deposit and provide you with certain information about the deposit and the scheme they’ve used.

Do you have a guarantor? - Landlords often ask students for a guarantor, which is a third party, such as a parent, who agrees to pay your rent if you don’t. If you share accommodation with others under a joint tenancy agreement, it’s common for the guarantee to apply to all of the rent, not just your share. It’s best to check the guarantee agreement carefully. It may be possible to negotiate a variation so that liability is confined to only your rent payments.

Make sure you have an inventory - An inventory is a list of everything that’s provided in your home. Having an inventory can help prevent disputes about the deposit at the end of the tenancy. If your landlord

areas. Some halls also provide meals and a bed linen and cleaning service.

Some provide studio flats.

The accommodation office at your university can give you information about what accommodation is available, how much it costs and how to apply.

Paying for halls of residence You will probably have to pay a deposit for accommodation in halls.

This is to secure against any damage or rent arrears at the end of your agreement. You may also be charged

provides an inventory, check it carefully before signing it. If your landlord doesn’t provide one, draw one up yourself and ask the landlord or an independent witness to sign it.

Sharing with others - If you’re sharing accommodation with other students, make sure you know how the tenancy is arranged.

If you sign a joint tenancy, all of you will be jointly and individually responsible for the terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement. This means if one of the sharers doesn’t pay their share of the rent, the rest of you could be responsible for making up the shortfall. So it’s a good idea to share with people you can trust and to make sure rent is paid on time.

Keep good records - Always make a note of any repairs that you have to report and what your landlord did in response. Keep proof of your rent payments and proof that other household bills have been paid.

an administration fee to cover the costs of booking a room. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘booking’ fee and is often non-refundable.

Rent or fees for accommodation in halls of residence is often due at the start of each term, which coincides with student loan instalments. However, universities may offer other payment dates.

Bills, such as heating, lighting and water, are generally included in the price of the accommodation.

Students in halls of residence don’t have to pay council tax.

Universities that provide halls of residence are also required to belong to a ‘code of standards’.

If you live in accommodation that is provided by an educational institution such as a university, you will be an occupier with basic protection. This is a term used in housing which helps to identify your housing rights.

An occupier with basic protection has limited rights and as long as your landlord follows the correct legal process you can be evicted quite easily.

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

South Holland CAB is open at :

The bureau is also open at the following:

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

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

I Market House, Market St, Long Sutton: Mondays: : drop-in for 15 minute assessment interviews Thursdays: appointments only: 10am – 1pm

I Parish Offices, 11 West End, Holbeach: Wednesdays: drop-in for 15 minute assessment interviews Fridays: appointments only:10am – 1pm

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Recipe RECIPES BY KATE TROTMAN DE ROUX

Re cipe

As the nights draw in and winter looms here is my Pumpkin Risotto recipe which is great for warming up on Autumn evenings

Pumpkin Risotto

Ingredients

Preparation method

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200 grams Arborio rice Olive oil 1 large Onion Half a glass white wine (optional) 2 Cloves of garlic, crushed 130 gram diced pumpkin 1 litre of stock (chicken or vegetable) 70 grams grated parmesan cheese Salt and pepper Half a lemon juice

1 Heat the stock but don’t allow it to be boiling and leave it to simmer.

2 Finely chop the onion. Gently fry the onion, garlic and the pumpkin in the olive oil until it begins to soften, add the wine and allow to reduce down.

3 Add the rice when the liquid has almost evaporated and begin stirring. Stir continuously whilst very gradually adding the stock. If the rice is too wet allow it to absorb whilst stirring.

4 Continue stirring and adding stock one cup at a time until the stock is all absorbed and the rice is tender and sticky.

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Add salt and pepper and the squeeze of half a lemon juice and the parmesan cheese and stir until creamy and sticky in texture

Focaccia Bread Preparation method 1 Place the flour, salt, yeast, olive oil and 300ml/10½fl oz of the water into a large bowl. Gently stir with your hand or a wooden spoon to form a dough then knead the dough in the bowl for five minutes, gradually adding the remaining water.

2 Stretch the dough by hand in the bowl, tuck the sides into the centre, turn the bowl 90c and repeat the process for about five minutes.

3 Tip the dough onto an oiled work surface and continue kneading for five more minutes. Return the dough to the bowl, cover and leave to rise until doubled in size.

4 Line two large baking sheets with greaseproof paper. Tip the dough out of the bowl and divide into two portions. Flatten each portion onto a baking sheet, pushing to the corners, then leave to prove for one hour.

5 Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Drizzle the loaves with oil, sprinkle with fine sea salt then bake in the oven for 20 minutes. When cooked, drizzle with a little more olive oil and serve hot or warm.

Lunchbox Filler Why not make the bread as above and top with Mediterranean vegetables to make a great, healthy alternative to sandwiches,

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Ingredients 

500g/1lb 2oz strong white bread flour 2 tsp salt 2 sachets dried easy blend yeast 2 tbsp olive oil 400ml/14fl oz cold water olive oil, for drizzling fine sea salt

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Behind the name

Tickling our tastebuds since 1910 ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

To use their own phrase, George Adams and Sons have been ‘noted’ for their pork pies for more than a century - their artisan products are as popular now as they always have been he family firm is renowned nationwide for its delicious, traditional delicacies including Lincolnshire sausages, acelets, scotch eggs and of course its pork pies and has come a long way since opening its first shop several decades ago.

George Adams opened his fledgling business in Spalding with an initial capital of £10 - today the business still runs from the same site where his greatgranddaughter Mary has taken up the reins.

Back in the beginning, the pork pies were made in a room above the current premises in The Crescent, Mary explained. It wasn’t long before the business soon expanded, and in 1918 the family bought its first shop.

It was seven years later in 1923 that the introduction of a pork pie postal service helped the Adams brand gain notoriety outside of its native Lincolnshire.

A slaughterhouse was built in 1925 and used until 1963, when the business expanded further, to include a chain of 20 butcher’s shops. It was at this point Adams grew into a wholesale business, Mary explains, supplying all the major supermarket chains with products including pork pies, scotch eggs and pasties.

“In 2005 things went full circle when the production kitchen was opened and the hand-raising of the pies came back to the shop where it all first started,” she added.

“And around five years ago the main part of the company was sold putting us back to where we started in 1910, with the butcher’s shop and production kitchen for hand-raised pork pies.”

In more recent times Adams’ pork pie business has joined forces with a rival company founded by Dick Harlow - under the banner Adams and Harlow. Today all the pies are made in the same time honoured way - with only the finest ingredients, including 100 per cent British meat.

Each pie takes two days to make, a process involving 16 different stages - including shaping the

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“The company is very much a family one, and we pride ourselves on producing the same high standard hand made pies that we always have”

hot pastry around mould, which is then left to set before it is filled with fresh Lincolnshire pork, seasoned with salt and pepper and baked fresh each day.

Flavours in the speciality range include the Red Devil pork pie (a delicious filling of pork combined with chilli), pork and mustard, Huntsman (layered pork, chicken and stuffing), Poacher (pork with a layer of Poacher cheese, topped with roasted onions) and Gamekeeper (seasonal game topped with morello cherries).

Adams’ pies also come in a variety of sizes including cutting pies ideal for parties and picnics, or if you don’t like sharing, there are individual ones too.

And last year, the company supplied its first pork pie wedding cake - a five-tiered ‘cake’ of pork and chicken pies ranging from half a kilo up to five kilos in size. Since debuting their savoury alternative to fruit cake and white icing at the wedding of friends in Oxford, the company has since received a string of orders for more.

As well as its infamous pies, Adams also sells a range of locally sourced fresh meat while its shop stocks a varied selection of regional specialities, including stuffed chine, acelet, and Lincolnshire sausages, all crafted on site and sold under the George Adams Heritage label.

“The company is very much a family one, and we pride ourselves on producing the same high standard hand made pies that we always have,” said Mary.

To try them for yourself visit George Adams and Sons at 25-26 The Crescent, Spalding, or call 01775 725956. The firm’s delicious range of pies can also be bought online, visit www. adamsandharlow.co.uk to find out more.

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Local event

Pumpkin Festival 2013

Friday, 11th October - 11am-8pm The perfect reason to celebrate the onset of autumn is just around the corner – the annual Spalding Pumpkin Festival.

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Decorate your pumpkin You can decorate your pumpkin in lots of different ways, from traditional carved faces to more unusual carvings or patterns. If carving is too messy for you, try decorating your pumpkin with pens, paint, stickers, glue or glitter.

Fireworks At 7.30pm there will be the finale of the event – a fantastic fireworks display.

he pumpkin festival is on Friday, October 11, and will be another spectacular community event, celebrating the local harvest of the pumpkin crop. The festivities –­ which have been a popular date on the calendar for a decade – are organised by South Holland District Council, sponsored by Spalding firm David Bowman Pumpkins Ltd and supported by Spalding Welland Centenary Rotary Club and Spalding Lions.

As always, local schools and groups are encouraged to take a big part in the run-up to the event and in the parade itself.

Each year Mr Bowman, who is Europe’s largest producer of pumpkins producing two million each year, donates thousands of the fruit to schools and charities across the district in advance of the event.

Pupils have fun carving and decorating them, with some schools holding competitions for the best creations.

David said: “I’m very pleased to be able to work with schools again to celebrate the pumpkin harvest and I’m looking forward to seeing what they come up with this year.”

Youngsters are encouraged to take their creations along to the big day, with a pumpkin lantern parade on foot starting from Sheep Market at 6.30pm. Led by the pumpkin coach with Spalding Flower Queen Inca Honnor on board, the parade will wind its way around 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. There will be a charity market all day, street entertainment, activities and competitions throughout the day.

And, of course, with pumpkins taking centre stage there will be ideas, recipes and cooking demonstrations on how to get the best out of the tasty treat when you get home.

Cllr Nick Worth, South Holland District Council portfolio holder for Community, said: “This will be a great day out for all the family. Lots of unusual, healthy and fun activities to take part in as well as joining in the main pumpkin parade in the evening. Not to be missed!”

Entertainment For more details on the event contact South Holland District Council’s Community Development Team. Email community@sholland. gov.uk or phone

01775 761161

There will be lots to see and do throughout the day in Spalding town centre. Please support and find out more about local charities by purchasing a selection of treats from pumpkin-themed stalls selling pumpkin soups, cakes, cookies, pies and more. There will be cooking demonstrations in Hall Place from Cook Connect.

Fun in the streets, courtesy of Bread and Butter Theatre

Co, includes dinnerladies Freda and Rita serving up a large dollop of foody fun from their serving trolley and a gardeners’ question time with Leek FM’s expert gardeners Pete and Ged Moss and their musical wheelbarrow.

Balloonatics - decorating people with incredible hats, giant costumes and hilarious balloon toys, Punch and Judy, Morris dancers, Face painter, Arts and craft stalls, Pumpkin carver with unusual designs and creations on display, Fancy dress competition, On stage in the evening 7pm-7.30pm – Crossing the Tracks

Local acts on stage throughout the evening Tulip Radio will be compering the day, look out for them and say hello. As well as activity in the town centre, don’t forget to visit The Crescent to enjoy some more pumpkin related fun.

Road closures and car parking There will be some road closures around Spalding town centre during the day and some rolling road closures on surrounding roads while the parade passes through.

Sheep Market, Market Place and Hall Place will be closed 9am-9.30pm. Parts of Station Street, Spring Gardens, St Thomas Road, Vine Street, London Road, The Crescent, Priory Road, Haverfield Road and High Bridge will be temporarily closed in the evening for the duration of the parade.

Town Centre parking is available at Vine Street, Herring Lane and Victoria Street car parks.

Parade and route The Pumpkin Parade is the main event of the day’s festivities. Come along with your pumpkins and join the parade at 6.20pm behind the magical Pumpkin Coach in the Sheep Market. The Pumpkin Coach is made by Spalding Welland Centenary Rotary Club and carries the Spalding Flower Queen to lead the parade.

The parade starts in Sheep Market, travels along the Crescent, turning into Spring Gardens, then along Priory Road, up Haverfield Road, along London Road, through Spalding town centre and finishes at New Road.

Timetable Market stalls Entertainment Cooking demonstrations Fancy dress competition Stage entertainment Crescent Traders Pumpkin Parade Firework Display

Sheep Market throughout town centre Hall Place Hall Place Market Place The Crescent Starts Sheep Market Market Place

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Focus on Stamford

Stamford in the limelight ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

Assets such as its medieval 17th and 18th century stone buildings, and older timber framed structures, have been drawing visitors to the market town of Stamford for years

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★ Stamford could also be starring in another new show, fronted by X-Factor finalist Stacey Solomon too.

She turned up recently to check out some alleged UFOs, apparently spotted in the night sky over the town, and tweeted it was in relation to a potential new show.

It was the country’s first designated conservation area, while the whole of the old town and St Martin’s are noted as outstanding areas of national importance, both architecturally and

historically.

And it is some of these wonderful features that have been drawing an altogether different crowd to the Lincolnshire town.

Thanks to its impressive street scene, Stamford has a lengthy CV of film and television credits to its name, including productions like the 2005 big screen version of Pride and Prejudice and the Hollywood blockbuster from the following year, The Da Vinci Code.

The town has also featured in a number of popular television series too, including Top Gear, The One Show, Bargain Hunt, Antiques Roadshow and Middlemarch, the latter of which resulted in one of the biggest and longest filming sessions to ever take place there.

The BBC series screened in 1994 was an adaptation of the 1871 novel of the same name by author George Eliot.

The seven episodes were filmed around various locations in the town including St George’s Square, Austin Street, Barnack, Stibbington and Burghley Park.

Hundreds of local people were involved in the show and for several years after, one of those who took part commented that the town went Middlemarch mad, with pubs serving Middlemarch ales, butchers selling Middlemarch sausages and Indian restaurants serving Middlemarch curries!

Just over a decade later, and Stamford was transformed again, this time into Meryton, the village at the heart of the 1813 Jane Austen classic Pride and Prejudice. The film adaptation, directed by Joe Wright, starred a plethora of stars such as Matthew Macfadyen,

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Donald Sutherland, Dame Judi Dench, Brenda Blethyn and Rosamund Pike, alongside Keira Knightley.

As well as being used as the backdrop for the fictional town, Burghley House also appeared in the film as the location for Rosings, the grand house belonging to Mr Darcy’s aunt Lady Catherine de Bourgh, played by Dench.

In 2006 Burghley House – dubbed England’s greatest Elizabethan house - made another appearance on the silver screen, this time playing host to Oscar winning actor Tom Hanks, who filmed much of the controversial The Da Vinci Code there.

Its imposing interiors were used in several scenes and it also supplied the venue for the garage at Chateau Villette, where hero Robert Langdon (played by Hanks) is seen being pursued by the police.

In 2000 Merchant Ivory used the town for its adaptation of the Henry James novel The Golden Bowl.

Starring Kate Beckinsale and James Fox, the film used the well-preserved and picturesque cobbled stone streets behind All Saints Church for some of its key locations.

More recently, television crews filmed an episode of ITV’s Storage Hoarders in nearby Langtoft. Aired at the end of August, the program, presented by Aggie MacKenzie, challenged people who use SureSelf Storage, located on the King Street Industrial Estate, to sort through their belongings to see if they could make any money by selling them off.

One of the firm’s tenants was invited to go through their stored items, and with the help of the show’s team of experts, were challenged to seek out any hidden gems and collectibles among their forgotten things to turn into cash at auction.

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Focus on Surfleet

Surfleet - a foodie’s heaven ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

Surfleet is a village fast developing a reputation as the place to go for great food

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ord is spreading far and wide about the tasty dishes served up at Surfleet restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways and farm shop; it really does have something for everyone, whatever your taste or budget.

From a tasty pub lunch, a decadent three-course dinner, a light snack or your weekly fruit and veg shop, you’re guaranteed to be spoilt for choice in Surfleet and Surfleet Seas End. The Mermaid Inn, Gosberton Road, prides itself on its locally sourced food and serves up tasty pub lunches Tuesday to Saturday, between 12pm and 2pm, while in the evening there’s the a la carte menu to savour, available from 6pm to 9pm, offering traditional classics as well as a few more complex dishes.

There’s also the daily specials board plus its famous Sunday roasts.

On top of that the pub serves a wide range of cask ales, beers and spirits to accompany meals. Or why not enjoy a drink in the a beer garden which has a seated patio area overlooking the River Glen and children’s play area.

Just next door is The Crown pub, also serving home cooked food in its bar and 42-seater restaurant.

Owner of 17 years Zara Foster said the pub is well known for its traditional dishes including steak pie, lasagne and pavlova to name a few.

The Crown is open every lunchtime except Monday, and on Friday and Saturday nights, while on Sunday’s a traditional roast lunch is dish of the day.

Nestled against the river on Station Road is the Riverside Hotel, a child friendly hotel, bar and restaurant which earnt itself a place in the Good Beer Guide 2012 for its well-stocked bar boasting a wide selection of real ales.

Offering everything from snacks to light bites, steaks to vegetarian and children’s meals, it is open Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 11pm and Friday to Sunday 12pm to 11pm.

The venue boasts a separate dining area including a conservatory with a stunning view, again overlooking the River Glen.

In neighbouring Surfleet Seas End there’s the The Ship, Reservoir Road, offering good food and accommodation.

With mentions in the coveted Le Routier’s Guide, Good Beer Guide and Michelin Guide, the pub has a great seasonal menu and a well-stocked bar to tempt diners.

If you’re looking for something a little less formal the newly opened Surfleet Café, Gosberton Road, could be the place for you.

“...cook up a storm in the kitchen yourself, then Spalding Farm Shop, in Scoldhall Lane, is the place to visit for all your fresh ingredients.”

Open from 7am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday, its menu features four different breakfasts, as well as baguettes and burgers for takeaway, and a small selection of lunches including omelette and chips, scampi and chips and ham, egg and chips plus jacket potatoes.

Manager Jane Patchett said there’s ample parking for HGVs at the café which opened around four months ago. For orders and bookings call 07938324762.

If you’d rather cook up a storm in the kitchen yourself, then Spalding Farm Shop, in Scoldhall Lane, is the place to visit for all your fresh ingredients.

With a farming heritage that goes back three generations, the shop prides itself on its locally grown fruit, vegetables and in particular it’s home-grown potatoes.

Working closely with numerous local farmers and producers, staff ensure seasonal products like asparagus, new potatoes and English soft fruits are available as soon as they are ready.

On top of that the shop also boasts an extensive deli range including fresh bread and cakes, local honey, jams and chutneys to compliment its range of cheese and meat.

And once you’ve finished your shopping, you can take some time to relax and try its new coffee shop Manna, for a cup of coffee and cake or a homemade lunch.

Alternatively why not treat yourself to a portion of good old fish and chips from the village’s wonderfully named chippy - The Cod Squad?

With so many good places to choose from, visitors to Surfleet need never go hungry.

Above: Inside The Mermaid.

Above: Enjoy a drink from The Ship whilst admiring the view of Surfleet Seas End Reservoir

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Health

Caring for your back

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tatistics show that at least 80% of adults in the UK experience back pain at some part of their lives. Fortunately there are a number of things you can do to lower the chances of developing disabling back pain and reduce the impact back pain may have on your life.

Looking after your posture Your spine is a very flexible and strong structure that can cope with many of the stresses in daily life. Your spine is a ‘S’ shape and it is important to keep this natural curve of your back when sitting. Good chairs follow this natural curve of the back. However, since all backs are different, good chairs should also be adjustable to ensure you can set them up for your needs.

It is equally important to think about your mattress as we spend a third of the day in bed! Edward Hall from Hills Furniture Store comments; “If you’re one of the many back sufferers and find yourself waking up with aches and pains, which wear off as the day progresses then it may be time for a change of mattress. It is important to remember that there is no one mattress that’s good for all. The perfect mattress

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❱ BY HAYLEY WILLERTON

Preventing back pain Research has shown that it is difficult to prevent back pain completely, but there are a number of things you can do: • Staying active • Looking after your posture • Keeping your back flexible.

• When lifting heavy goods, use the correct technique and lifting tools if available.

• Eating healthy foods and drinking sufficient water.

is the one that you sleep comfortably on and wake up feeling refreshed, without pain and stiffness. Contrary to common belief a firm or hard mattress is not always best for your back; the key is appropriate support.

An excessively hard mattress – Your hips do not sink into the mattress, which results in a lack of support for the waist and lower back.

An excessively soft mattress – Your body sinks too far into the mattress. Your spine is curved.

The perfect mattress – The mattress provides your body with even, comfortable support. Your hips and shoulders sink into the mattress, which perfectly supports both your waist and lower back.

At Hills Furniture Store we have over 30 years’ experience selling beds and understand the importance of a good night’s sleep to ensure health and wellbeing.”

Keeping your back flexible Flexibility is one of the key characteristics of your back.

To improve or maintain the flexibility in your back you can do regular stretches. You will feel that is especially important to do this after you have been in one position for a long period of time. This is very useful when you are sitting in front of your computer for long periods.

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“If you’re one of the many back sufferers and find yourself waking up with aches and pains, which wear off as the day progresses then it may be time for a change of mattress.”

Besides doing some stretches at home, you can also take part in exercise classes that focus on flexibility such as yoga, tai-chi or similar programmes.

Lifting heavy goods Lifting heavy or awkwardly shaped items can be a risk factor for back pain, especially when you have to lift repetitively. To reduce the chances of lifting giving you a back injury, you should use manual handling aids and the correct technique. When lifting bend your knees and keep the weight as close to your body as possible. If the item is very heavy, ask for help, or use tools such as lifts to make the work easier. This is especially important when having to do repetitive lifting.

Treatment It has been estimated that there are more than 200 different treatment options for back pain. Some of these are well-established and have been thoroughly researched while others are more experimental and less mainstream. Backcare.org suggests when having to decide what treatment to try, you may want to ask yourself the following questions: 1. Is there any scientific evidence that shows the treatment is effective and safe? Where available?

2. Who performs the treatment? Are they registered with a regulatory body? If not are they adequately qualified to perform the treatment?

3. What are the benefits, risks and the costs of the treatment?

4. Is the treatment on offer appropriate for my condition and my circumstances?

5. Can you get information and advice on the treatment on offer from multiple sources?

6. Have you spoken with anyone who has tried the treatment on offer?

Here is a simple guide to the most common treatments available to you:

Chiropractic Chiropractors treat problems with joints, bones and muscles, and the effects they have on the nervous system. Working on all the joints of the body, concentrating particularly on the spine, chiropractors

use their hands to make often gentle, specific adjustments (the chiropractic word for manipulation) to improve the efficiency of the nervous system and release the body’s natural healing ability.

Osteopathy Utilising their touch, osteopaths identify problem areas of the body. Using gentle stretching and mobilising techniques as well as manipulating joints, an osteopath works with the body to create the perfect conditions to facilitate the healing process.

Treatment usually consists of a combination of soft-tissue releasing techniques, and some specific adjustments affecting joints and soft-tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments).

Healthy eating and drinking A healthy diet and drinking sufficient water is important for everyone, including people with back pain. It has been suggested that drinking sufficient water is important to keep the intervertebral discs hydrated. Besides possible benefits for your back health, a healthy diet is good for your general well being.

Physiotherapy Physiotherapy aims to optimise human movement and function. Physiotherapists working in various disciplines, from sports injuries to respiratory training and from back pain to stroke rehabilitation. In the context of back pain, the term physiotherapy is often used for any treatment provided by a physiotherapist while actually a physiotherapist can use a range of different treatments and techniques. Examples of modalities that physiotherapists can use to treat back pain include exercise, massage, manual therapy, advice, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, acupuncture etc.

There are also a number of alternative therapies for treating back care including reflexology and acupuncture.

Back Care Awareness Week: 7 – 11 Oct 2013 In the UK there are already 4.2 million carers who suffer with back pain. This year backcare.org are hoping to raise awareness about the importance of carers looking after their own health.

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MUM knows best

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Why, why, why....

It’s a question we’re hearing a lot in the Chapman household at the moment

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’m sure we’re not alone in enduring a constant stream from the mouth of eldest babe; the parents among you will no doubt be nodding your heads along in recognition of this ‘inquisitive’ phase.

Whether we like it or not Nancy really is all about the questions, which is proving exhausting to say the least!

And ‘why?’ isn’t even her favourite. Before 7am the other morning I’d already fended off countless inquries regarding what all her friends’ mummies were called, followed by who built our house and where does ham come from - the latter of which I managed to swerve, as an ardent fan of Peppa Pig I simply couldn’t bring myself to tell her the truth just yet.

This was all swiftly followed by an inspection of the pantry, which resulted in further demands to know where do potatoes come from, where roast potatoes come from and where ‘other’

“....where do potatoes come from?...”

potatoes come from.

I read somewhere recently that on average mums are required to answer around 214 questions a day by their offspring, but I swear I’ve normally tackled my quota before it’s even lunchtime.

Don’t get me wrong - I’m thrilled Nancy wants to learn and has such an insatiable desire for knowledge, but sometimes, I must admit it leaves me lost for words, and very often answers!

I want to encourage her as much as I can, but she’s only just turned three, and has already started with the scientific questions, which really aren’t my strong point.

The other day while we were out in the garden she wanted to know why our black glass-topped table was so hot to touch. I managed to fudge an answer about how it had absorbed the sun’s heat, which she seemed fairly satisified with, although that didn’t stop her asking several more times.

Nevertheless I’m beginning to dread it when she starts with things like why is water wet? Why is the grass green?

And what came first, the chicken or the egg?

I think there’ll be one answer to them all - ask your Dad!

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Wedding special

Some I do’s - and don’ts for second time round ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

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Are you thinking of getting married for the second, or even third time?

t’s important to remember a second wedding is equally important as your first - after all the pledge of a lifelong commitment between two people is a big deal and deserves to be celebrated as such.

You may be surprised to know that nearly half of all the weddings that took place in this country last year were the second for at least one, if not both partners.

There’s always a lot to plan with any wedding from the service, to reception venue, flowers and outfits, not to mention photography, cars, guest lists, rings, speeches - the list goes on.

But even though you may have done it all before, there might be a few things you don’t know when it comes to getting wed for a second time - matters relating to second wedding law for example, religious information, plus tips on involving children if you or your intended have them, as well as other etiquette issues.

If you are planning on getting married for the second time you will need to supply documentation proving you are legally divorced from your previous spouse, or a death certificate if you are widowed.

There are also some practicalities to deal with and often in second marriages there is more money and property involved. Prenuptial agreements have become an essential part of preparing for a modern marriage or partnership. Dianne Miller of Ringrose Law gives us her advice; “A pre-nuptial agreement is a contract entered into before a marriage setting out how money and property should be divided in the event that the marriage comes to an end.

There are very many common misconceptions about pre-nuptial agreements, largely because people do not

“Just because it’s second time around doesn’t mean you have to skimp on style”

“...tell your children as soon as possible so they have time to adjust to the idea.”

understand how they work and whether or not they are binding and enforceable.

Some people see pre-nuptial agreements as distasteful and they will not even begin to consider the benefits for them.

At the present time any Court dealing with the break down of a marriage does not have to follow exactly the terms in any agreement but they are used more and more commonly

by Judges and Courts when deciding what type of financial settlement or order should be made.

The Courts and many local Judges find the agreements very useful as evidence of what the intentions were at the time they entered into the relationship.

There is a lot to take into account in weighing up whether or not it is something a pre-nuptial agreement is for you. It is also really important to make sure any agreements are valid and has been prepared properly.

Although Legal Aid is not available for the preparation of such agreement, firms such as Ringrose Law offer tailored fixed fee prices for preparing them, taking into account your personal circumstances.”

So, love them or loath them, a prenuptial agreement is seriously worth thinking about as it could go a long way to assisting in your financial security one day in Æ the future.

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For further advice or assistance on pre-nuptials please contact Dianne Miller from Ringrose Law on 01775 662662.

Now for the fun part! The following may also help when it comes to other areas you might not yet have had chance to think about -

Services

When it comes to choosing what type of service you would like to mark your marriage you will need to approach your intended minister in plenty of time, as different religions vary in their attitude to second marriages.

Some may suggest you opt for a civil ceremony initially and then have your marriage blessed at a church or temple afterwards.

Much will depend on your religious views and those of your partner, and whether you are a regular attendee at your chosen place of worship.

That said, second marriages are extremely common nowadays and most ministers are sympathetic and willing to work with couples to find the most suitable option.

Children

If you are planning on re-marrying, it’s a good idea to tell your children as soon as possible so they have time to adjust to the idea. Talk over how they might like to be involved in your big day perhaps they could be attendants, ushers or ring bearers, or maybe you could give them another special role or responsibility, like giving a reading during your service or even choosing the music.

And if your children still have contact with your ex-partner, it might also be a good idea to tell them of your plans to remarry too - that way you won’t be asking youngsters to keep a secret from their other parent.

“...whatever decisions you make, remember it’s your day - enjoy it!”

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Etiquette When it comes to organising a second wedding there are some areas where you will need to tread extremely carefully to avoid upsetting anyone.

If you’ve already asked guests to buy you a gift at your first wedding they may be unhappy if you assume they would like to get you

a second. However, the majority are likely to want to get you something, but perhaps it’s wise only to hand the gift list out when it is requested.

It’s also worth avoiding similar themes to your first wedding - from the dress, to colour schemes or flowers - this will stop people drawing comparisons and ensure it’s a different day entirely.

Wedding style Just because it’s second time round doesn’t mean you have to skimp on style - perhaps you couldn’t afford the day you wanted first time round, in which case you may want to go all out and make your second a real day to remember.

If one party hasn’t been married before, but the other has, be prepared to compromise and make sure you agree from the beginning on what sort of celebration you want.

Very often second weddings are less formal, smaller affairs - with many couples choosing to mark them with a more intimate celebration abroad with just a few close family and friends.

But there are no hard and fast rules - it’s entirely your choice.

If it’s the bride’s first time down the aisle she is likely to want the big, white wedding - and dress of her dreams, alternatively if it’s her second time, Æ

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she may feel such a dress is not as important or appropriate and might choose something more contemporary instead, even a different colour.

But whatever your decision, make sure the length and style of the dress reflect the formality of the ceremony. There’s no reason why you couldn’t opt for a cocktail length dress or even a suit, if that’s more your style.

Guest lists

Wedding guest lists can be a minefield at the best of times - so think carefully about issues like inviting your ex-husband or wife, and only do so if it is possible without upsetting anyone else in the process.

If your future in-laws are loyal to your partner’s ex-spouse it may be necessary to sit down and decide beforehand the best way to proceed. You don’t want to let bad feeling ruin what should be your happy day. You may even come to the

conclusion that it’s best to only invite those who are supportive of your pending marriage.

Who pays?

If the wedding is the second one for the bride and groom, then it’s unlikely their parents will foot the bill. It usually falls to the couple to pay everything themselves - which in turn may have implications on the budget.

Plan your costs and expenses carefully and work around them - you don’t need to spend a fortune to have your dream wedding.

You could look at various ways of keeping costs down by making your invitations and stationary or even your wedding cake. Another way of reducing your bill is by going on honeymoon later, or choosing somewhere closer to home to cut the cost.

But whatever decisions you make, remember, it’s your day - enjoy it!

“Just because it’s second time around doesn’t mean you have to skimp on style”

“...whatever decisions you make, remember, it’s your day - enjoy it!”

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Family life

This month I thought I would talk about the importance of sharing stories with your children ❱ BY MELANIE FOSTER, MUNCHKINS KINDERGARTEN Children of all ages love to listen and join in with stories and songs and it is known to be extremely beneficial for learning, communication skills and emotional development. Reading to your children is one of the most important things you can do with them in their early years prior to entering fulltime education. When looking at books together, encourage your child to talk about the pictures and ask them to predict what might be about to happen in the story. Some children with good imagination may be able to make up alternative endings and imagine themselves in the situation. Whilst reading with older children, show how you are reading the words by following them with your finger, reading from left to right and top to bottom.

Words are all around us, so help your children to identify words on packets in the supermarket, road signs etc. by using the accompanying pictures to prompt suggestions. Encouraging your children

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to help you to write your shopping list too can support their development too, reading it back together to give it meaning and referring to it as you shop.

With younger children rhyming stories and silly made up songs can be a fun thing to introduce. Using traditional rhymes and finding alternative endings that rhyme can help children begin to hear and identify rhythm and rhyme, clapping out to the beat of the song. Made up stories about toys, pets, family members and familiar situations can be great fun and using a range of vocal impersonations can add to the drama and humour of a story.

By making reading fun you can help children understand other people’s emotions, help them predict outcomes and fuel their imagination, leading to a lifelong interest in reading and storytelling.

“With younger children rhyming stories and silly made up songs can be a fun thing to introduce.”

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Family life

Coping with bereavement ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

Losing a loved one is a devastating experience, with bereavement affecting people in all kinds of different ways

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motions run high following a death and powerful feelings can occur unexpectedly. It is not unusual to feel shock, overwhelming sadness, exhaustion and even anger towards the person who has died, their illness or even God for taking them away.

If you have suffered the loss of a loved one you might also experience feelings of guilt for being sad or angry, or perhaps about something you said or did or being unable to prevent them from dying.

Experts say there four stages of bereavement to go through as part of the grief process. These are accepting your loss is real, experiencing the pain of grief, adjusting to life without your loved one and trying to move on.

If you have suffered the loss of a partner, relative, friend or colleague you will probably go through all of these stages, although it will not necessarily be a smooth transition from one phase to the next.

WORK IS WELL underway on south Lincolnshire’s new crematorium, which has been designed to help meet demand for the district’s growing population and cut journey times for mourners.

Due to be finished in mid-November, the new facility just off the A151 link road north of Surfleet, will be able to accommodate 112 people, plus standing areas, with monitors and sound relaying services too.

It is being developed by Andy Bowser and Andrew Butt and built by local building contractors D Brown (Building Contractors) Ltd. Once finished the day to day running will be taken over by Lincolnshire Co-op.

“This is going to be an excellent local crematorium facility saving mourners long and stressful journeys to other crematoria such as Boston and Peterborough, as currently there is no local provision,” said David Dernley, Lincolnshire Co-op head of funeral services.

“Memorial gardens and a wildflower meadow will also provide a peaceful facility for the internment and scattering of ashes.

But it’s important to remember you need not go through this experience alone - sharing and talking about your feelings with someone like a friend, relative or neighbour may help ease the pain you are feeling.

If you feel you can’t talk to them, your doctor can put you in touch with bereavement services, or you could contact the Cruse helpline on 0844 477 9400 and speak to a special bereavement counsellor.

Anniversaries and special occasions like Christmas can also be tough to get through.

Bereavement counsellors suggest you do whatever you need to in order to get through the day - such as taking the day off work, or by doing something special that reminds you of the person you have lost.

Every bereavement is unique, and there is no set timescale regarding how long it will take to come to terms with your grief. If you find you are struggling to cope, you could contact your GP as well as a counsellor or maybe a religious minister for support.

As well as the emotional turmoil there are also practical things to be done. The gov.uk website has information on what to do after someone dies, such as registering the death and organising their funeral.

We think of two options when it comes to being laid to rest, either burial in a cemetery or cremation and then scattering ashes at a place of the deceased’s choice but there are other choices. Natural burial grounds are an ever increasing popular choice.

Bob Lowrie of South Lincolnshire’s Natural Burial Ground at Sutterton explains what their facilities offer; “The Natural Death Centre runs the Association of Natural Burial Grounds, the organisation which sets the standard for the growing number of green and environmentally friendly UK cemeteries.

South Lincolnshire has its own Natural Burial ground located among South Lincolnshire’s only arboretum; a woodland set in the curtilage of the Thatched Cottage Restaurant, Suttterton.

“We along with the developers, are taking a very high quality approach to both the facility and service provision.”

“There’ll be five services a day, and more in busier times. Unlike other crematoria we will be offering full hour bookings, thereby improving the experience for mourners,” he added.

The new crematorium will also have stateof-the-art visual and sound facilities too, Mr Dernley said.

“These will include music downloading and live music from the organ, and we will

be able to provide online streaming and recording of services for those unable to attend,” he added.

“Our operation of the crematorium sits well with Lincolnshire Co-op’s objectives to provide a wide range of services to the communities we serve.

“We along with the developers, are taking a very high quality approach to both the facility and service provision.”

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Mark and Sue Forth with their recent award

Mark Forth Independent Funeral Services 10 New Road Spalding are pleased to be celebrating their 10th year in business. They have also been awarded the Funeral Service Customer Care Award 2013 MARK AND SUE SAID, “We have worked very hard to build our business over the last 10 years enabling us to offer a true family owned and managed service. We provide the commitment to all the families that we have been entrusted to serve. It was certainly a nice surprise for us to be given this recognition, and we are very proud of this achievement and this makes both of us very humbled and honoured. The Funeral Planning Services sent out a customer survey, and the responses they received over the course of last year demonstrated that people are very happy with the high level of quality and service care they received from us.

We have always said that we are only as good as our staff, and that also shows the respect and commitment they have for the families we serve. We could not have achieved this without their support.

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“We have always said that we are only as good as our staff, and that also shows the respect and commitment they have for the families we serve. We could not have achieved this without their support.”

We have always tried to offer our families the highest quality of service and will continue to do so. This award makes it all worth while for us.

We now have a website www. markforthfunerals.co.uk so please feel free to browse or leave a comment if you so wish.

Many thanks for all the support we have received from the community and long may we continue to serve”.

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Home & property

The Power of the Lemon ❱ BY HAYLEY WILLERTON

You may think of a lemon as something you add to a Gin and Tonic or Coke but in fact the citrus fruit has many other uses Beauty Tips HAIR HIGHLIGHER: We’re betting you’ve already tried this one, but it works as well as ever. Apply lemon juice directly to strands to highlight hair while you’re out in the sun — or simply use a hairdryer.

FACIAL TONER: Lemon juice is a natural astringent. Apply a few drops to a cotton ball and use it in place of your regular toner to eliminate surface oil.

NAIL WHITENER: If dark polish has yellowed your fingernails, squeeze a lemon into a small dish and soak your nails in the juice for a few minutes to remove stains.

DIY DEODORANT: The citric acid in lemon juice kills odour-causing bacteria, making it the perfect emergency deodorant when rubbed under your arms.

CLARIFYING HAIR TREATMENT: A lemon juice rinse is a natural way to cleanse product build-up. Pour a mix that’s one part water and one part juice over hair and let sit for one minute before rinsing.

HYPERPIGMENTATION FADER: Lemon is a legendary folk remedy for freckles or age spots. Apply juice with a cotton ball once per day to lighten spots over the course of a few weeks.

DANDRUFF TREATMENT: Lemon juice isn’t a preventative, but it’s great at removing existing flakes. Massage it into your scalp, leave on for ten minutes and shampoo as usual.

BODY EXFOLIATOR: Mix one part lemon juice with two parts each of salt and olive oil to create an all-natural body scrub.

Cleaning with Lemons From scrubbing the shower to removing food build up in a microwave the lemon is a household Godsend.

FABRIC STAIN REMOVER: Almost any substance can be removed from fabrics with lemon juice. Create a paste by mixing with salt for tougher fabrics. For delicates, saturate the stain with lemon juice alone and rinse.

JEWELLERY POLISHER: A lemon cut in half and dipped in salt offers the perfect combination of chemical and physical abrasiveness to clean brass, steel and copper.

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“Almost any substance can be removed from fabrics with lemon juice. Create a paste by mixing with salt for tougher fabrics.” mineral deposits, making them easier to wipe away.

For extra cleaning power, before scrubbing, dip the fruit half in salt - it will help exfoliate the surface for added shine.

Wash Away Soap Scum in the Shower Instead of tending to the shower tiles, doors and fixtures with an abrasive chemical treatment, use this homemade natural remedy: Juice six lemons and pour the contents into a spray bottle. The citric acid will break down hard water deposits and dissolve filmy soap scum. Also, the antibacterial and antiseptic properties will sanitize the space.

Hand-Wash Dishes When you run out of washing up liquid, slice a lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on top, working the lemon half like you would a Brillo pad. Watch as the citric acid cuts, loosens and then dissolves grease, giving your pots and pans a shiny glow. Oh, and your dishpan hands will smell sweet!

Wash the Windows Four tablespoons of lemon juice (either fresh or out of the bottle) mixed with a half-gallon of water makes an effective window cleaner - without chemicals and streaking. The powerful citric acid dissolves dirt and water stains, leaving your windows sparkling.

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Gardening

Get your garden ready for winter ❱ BY KATE CHAPMAN

With winter on the way, you could be forgiven for thinking that your work in the garden is all but done for another year

Winter planting Once you’ve removed any old plants from borders and beds, and you’ve dealt with your perennials, replant your beds with winter bedding such as wallflowers and pansies which will give colourful, attractive displays once spring rolls round again.

Autumn is also a good time to lay new turf, giving it plenty of time to establish itself before summer rolls around again too.

here is still plenty to do in order to prepare your outdoor areas for the worst weather which can be thrown at them, and get them ready for the forthcoming seasons.

From routine maintenance to creating areas of interest and colour during the dormant phase there’s plenty to be getting on with.

If you’re a novice it can all sound rather daunting, so don’t be afraid to ask for help from experts at your local garden centre, other experienced gardeners in your neighbourhood, or why not seek out a reference book at your local library - there are plenty of titles to choose from.

In a bid to help, here are some of the key areas you should think about focussing your attentions on during autumn and winter this year -

Tidy up your plants

Many of the plants in your garden which looked stunning during the summer months will now be well passed their best.

Annual plants only last for one season, so you will need to dig these up and throw them away - or, alternatively add them to your compost heap if you have one.

Perennials, those which come back year after year, need to be cut back too. It might be a good idea to hang onto the care labels that came with each one so that you know whether they require cutting right back to ground level, or if they need to be left with a bit of growth.

Use a mulch (wood chippings and, or straw) and fleece to protect those which have tender roots.

protect it with well tied down, tough plastic to prevent it getting damaged.

Treat wooden items like benches, pergolas and screens with a preservative or oil to help them keep the harsh winter weather at bay.

And if you have a pond, remember to cover it over with a net too, as this will stop leaves falling into it. If it has fish in, it is important to remember not to let it freeze over during the winter months. One way experts suggest of ensuring this doesn’t happen is by placing an item like a child’s football on top, once the water has frozen you can remove the ball and there will be a hole left in the ice.

Now is also the time to give your green house and garden tools a thorough clean too.

Wash out any pots and seed trays in readiness for sowing new plants in the spring and think about getting your lawn mower serviced so that it will be in tip top condition when it’s needed again next year.

Looking after your lawn

Don’t neglect your lawn just because it no longer needs cutting weekly. Spend some time removing old grass clippings and moss using a rake, before applying a lawn fertiliser that will help to revitalise it.

Maintenance

Autumn coming into winter is also the ideal time for some routine garden maintenance.

Take the opportunity to check walls, fences and paving, if you have any, for any general wear and tear.

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Motoring

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

This car handles far better than it looks. It’s also punchier and more comfortable than you might imagine he Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 VCDi LT Hatchback gives the impression of being a tiny bit boring and mediocre.

From the overly-flexible door panels to the hollow-sounding interior plastics, everything just oozes ‘budget’. But is this a bad thing if the car is reasonably priced? Probably not in today’s economic climate. You see, people still want nice things, even when life isn’t quite as sweet as it used to be – and a shiny motor is one of them.

So, what’s the Cruze like inside? Straight away, the iffy looking part-textile covered, plasticky dashboard lets things down a bit, but in lots of other ways the Chevy is admirable. For a start, getting comfy behind the wheel is easy. The driver’s seat hugs and supports you in all the right places and the arrangement of the controls is refreshingly simple.

In mid-range LT trim, under review here, the Cruze Hatchback incorporates features such as cruise control, electric windows, a multi-function trip computer, parking distance sensors, remote audio controls and a leather steering wheel and gearknob. What a shame I couldn’t find a USB port for my i-Phone though.

Regardless of some seemingly low-rent materials used on the Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback, it’s not a bad

“...high specification and keen pricing, that makes the latest Cruze one of the best value five-door family hatchbacks on the road.”

piece of kit for £18,115. Indeed, in five-door guise, the car is even more practical than its saloon sibling which already has one of the biggest load areas in its class.

The boot is big, square and deep, so that should tick a major box for anyone looking for a new set-of-wheels that will swallow a pushchair or two, and the weekly supermarket shop.

As alluded to at the top of this piece, the Cruze is reasonably entertaining to drive. The steering is direct and road-holding is decent – almost sportily so, but that should be expected really. After all, the saloon variant won both the 2010 British Touring Car Drivers championship and both drivers’ and manufacturers’ titles in the World Touring Car series.

Under the bonnet, lurks a 1686 cc four cylinder 16 valve turbo diesel engine, although it feels more like a 2.0 litre oil-burner. There’s heaps of low down shove, meaning you can stir up a swell of power quite easily – and that makes overtaking easy. The six-speed manual gearshift is slick and precise and getting from 0-62mph only takes 9.8 seconds. Okay, that’s not blisteringly speedy – but it’s impressive for a five-seater family car.

The engine isn’t just a respectable performer; it’s also fuel-efficient and emits low carbon dioxide (CO2).

Returning an official average of 62.7 mpg and giving off just 117 g/km of CO2, the 1.7 VCDi propelled Cruze Hatchback is likely to appeal to private and fleet customers alike.

In reality, coupled to Chevrolet’s comparatively high specification and keen pricing, that makes the latest Cruze one of the best value five-door family hatchbacks on the road.

Pros ‘N’ Cons

 Reasonably priced  Handling  Efficiency  Load space  Some cheap materials  No USB port

Fast Facts

n Max speed: 124 mph n 0-62 mph: 9.8 secs n Combined mpg: 62.7 n Engine: 1686 cc 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo diesel n Max. power (bhp): 129 at 4000 rpm n Max. torque (lb/ft): 221 at 2000 rpm n CO2: 117 g/km Price: on the road

£18,115

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Motoring

ABC advice on winter driving ❱ BY TIM BARNES - CLAY MOTORING, JOURNALIST @CARWRITEUPS

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As temperatures start to get lower and the nights draw in, it means one thing is certain: winter is only around the corner

nfortunately, as with much of the UK, there are car accidents on Lincolnshire’s roads every time there’s a cold snap – so anything you can do to help avoid any heartbreak has to be a good thing. The most important message is to err on the side of caution and not get behind the wheel if it’s snowing or a flurry is forecast.

In a rural county such as Lincolnshire, you can find yourself in remote areas, and for that reason it’s always best to be prepared. Listen to forecasts, and make sure your vehicle is properly maintained and kitted out. If you get caught in bad weather the most critical thing is to slow right down and keep your distance, taking into account it will take you

much longer to stop in an emergency.

With that in mind, it’s time for motorists to start thinking about the ‘ABC’ of winter driving.

Avoid driving in snow and other perilous conditions. Never set off when it’s snowing or forecast to, and avoid driving if you possibly can in other bad conditions like fog, heavy rain and ice. Consider alternatives such as walking or using public transport if available. Speak to your employer about working from home when weather is very bad, especially if you live in a rural area prone to snow or floods.

Be prepared. Make sure your car is well maintained, and tyres have a tread depth of at least 3mm. Check forecasts and plan your route to avoid roads likely to be

“Never set off when it’s snowing or forecast to, and avoid driving if you possibly can in other bad conditions like fog, heavy rain and ice.”

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more risky and allow plenty of time. Pack a winter driving kit in case you’re caught out. This should include: an ice scraper or de-icer; torch; cloths; a blanket and warm clothes; food and drink; first-aid kit; spade; warning triangle; and a high-visibility vest.

Always take a fully charged phone in case of emergencies, but don’t be tempted to use it when driving.

Careful and cautious driving. If you do get caught out driving in hazardous conditions, you need to slow right down to increase the distance from the vehicle in front. In snow or icy conditions stopping distances increase by as much as ten times so you need to drop right back. Keep a careful look out for people on foot and bikes who may be harder to spot.

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What’s on

October entertainment guide

Monday 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates with Lisa, Pinchbeck Library, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 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 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 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 12.00noon – 1.00pm Yoga with Lisa, Pinchbeck, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 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 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 597023 9.30am – 10.15am Children’s Yoga Class (term time), Moose Hall, Love Lane, E: yogadawn@hotmail.co.uk, T: 07906 441273 10.00am Musical Minis, Ivo Day Centre, T: 01778 570340, www.musicalminis.co.uk 2.00pm -4.00pm Come Knit With Us, Park Court Community Centre, Weston, T: 0775 7657510 or 01522 585580 6.45pm - Zumba, Gedney George Farmer Academy, T: 07595 597023

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 5.00pm – 6.00pm 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.kickerstkd.cz-solutions.co.uk Saturday 9.15am Zumba, Peele Leisure Centre, 07595 597023 10am – 11.15am Junior Golf Coaching, Spalding, Golf Club, T: 01775 680474 10am – 11am Tennis Training, (8 -11 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 Sunday 10.30am - 12noon Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 or E: k.e.temple@btinternet.com 11am – 12noon Tennis Training, (11-14 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230

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1 October, Macmillan Tea Party, 1pm to 4pm, St. Mary’s Church Whaplode, marybotham@ hotmail.co.uk 2 October, Phil Hare, 8.15pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 3 October, The Wiyos, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 3 October, The Clothes Show, Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 7.30pm, Baytree Garden Centre, Weston, Spalding PE12 6JU, clothes@ baytree-gardencentre.com, 01406 372811, www. baytreegardencentre.com 3 October, Northern Lights, 7.30 pm, Reading Room, Church Street Holbeach, dave@budgend. freeserve.co.uk, 01406701925 3 October, U3A Monthly Meeting, 1.45 pm, Pinchbeck Village Hall, 01775 766504 www. u3asites.org.uk/spalding

5 October, The Dussek Duo, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 8 October, Community Show Case, 6pm 8pm, WI-HALL- Park Road-Holbeach, djd11@ btinternet.com 10 October, Chelsea Hotel, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 16 October - 18 October, The Vicar of Dibley, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 17 October, The Peterborough Workhouses’ an illustrated talk by Stephen Perry, 7.30pm, The Business Centre, Spalding Grammar School.

Hosted by Spalding and District Civic Society.

18 October, Adventures in Printing – Mono Printing, 10am to 12.30pm, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincs,PE12 6FA, info@uniquecottagestudios.co.uk, 01775 766698, www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk

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19 October, Radom Weave Baskets, 10am to 4pm, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincs,PE12 6FA, info@ uniquecottagestudios.co.uk, 01775 766698, www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk 19 October, Table Top Sale, 10.00am 12.00 noon, St Thomas’ Rd Methodist Church, 01775768998, 01775 768998 22 October, Half Term-Family Pottery, 10am to 12noon, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding, Lincs,PE12 6FA, info@ uniquecottagestudios.co.uk, 01775 766698, www.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk 22 October, Social Media for Business Workshop, 6pm - 8pm, W.I. Hall - Park RoadHolbeach, djd11@btinternet.com, 07889 609832 22 October, NT Live: Hamlet, 7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

23 October, The Magical Playroom – Cerrie Burnell, 2pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 23 October - 24 October, Gatecrash, 7pm/8pm/9pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 25 October, The Flying Machine, 11am, 1.30pm, 3pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 30 October, The Freedom Bird, 1.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 31 October, NT Live: Frankenstein, 7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

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