Simply Spalding February 2013

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SIMPLYSPALDING Issue 59 February 2013 simply-spalding.co.uk

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anuary is almost over and Spring is just around the corner, it’s the time for excitement and anticipation as to what the rest of the year will hold for us all.

We may not have the Olympics and Jubilee to look forward to but let’s not let that dampen our spirits. We live in a perfect location to explore some great parts of the UK – Rutland Water, North Norfolk, London to name a few are all within a couple of hours.

February is the month of love and in this issue we look at the history of St Valentines as well as we have a giveaway for you to be a VIP guest at this years’ Cupids Wedding Show. In addition to this we have looked at how to add value to your home, if you need more space you don’t have to move, just be clever about what you’ve already got.

Are you fed up with your kitchen? Why not check out our guide on how to make over your kitchen without blowing the budget.

For me, I have decided that 2013 is the year when I will see more of the world, with a couple of city breaks already booked, I can’t wait. I will let you know how I get on in future issues!

To keep updated with advice, recipes and what’s on locally visit www.simply-spalding.co.uk. There’s even a for sale section, so you may pick up a bargain too! If you would like to get in touch then please email editor@simply-spalding.co.uk or call me on 0845 676 9295; we always appreciate your feedback and questions.

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National Chip Week Why do us Brits love the humble chip so much?

Page 25 Dance Your Way to Fitness The growing fitness craze

Page 35 Focus on Boston We take a look at Boston’s historic windmill

Page 40 Move or Improve

We guide you through how to make the most of your home or make moving as easy as possible if you need more space

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Kitchen Makeover If you fancy turning your hand to updating your home. Check out our helpful guide.

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New Chiropractic Clinic Opens Suffering with muscle or joint pain, over done it in the Gym, have a sporting injury; suffer with migraines, arthritis or maybe a long standing back/neck/shoulder problem?

Synergy Chiropractic Clinic may be able to help you!

What is chiropractic? Chiropractic is a straight forward method of adjusting the bones and joints of your body to improve the alignment of your skeleton, and through this process help the nervous system to work more efficiently. The purpose of chiropractic care is to realign and rebalance your body to relieve pain and discomfort, and increase mobility.

Why would you need it? A misalignment of the joints can occur for many reasons; some of the most common are incorrect lifting, car or sporting accidents, falls, stress, and poor posture. This can lead to pain, numbness, pins and needles, or restricted mobility.

At Synergy Chiropractic the McTimoney method of chiropractic is practised, it was developed by the late John McTimoney over 60 years ago. It is well known for being a precise, whole body approach to chiropractic care. The gentle nature of the McTimoney method makes it especially suitable for people of all ages and animals.

Mandi looks forward to meeting new patients at Synergy Chiropractic Clinic and helping you lead a happy, healthy and pain free life.

Synergy Chiropractic Clinic, set up by Mandi Oliver, DC, MChiro, AMC, MMCA runs separate human and small animal chiropractic clinics. The human clinic is at Johnson Community Hospital on a Tuesday afternoon and Friday Morning and small animals are treated in Holbeach. Please call 07795 956260 or 01406 821082 to make an appointment or email: enquiries@synergy-chiropractic.co.uk. More information is available online at www.synergy-chiropractic.co.uk. Other appointments may be possible by arrangement.

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Vital lifeline to be set up with £14,400 donations

People in crisis across South Holland will be able to call on a vital service thanks to a cash injection of more than £14,400.

The Red Cross charity will use the money to fund its First Call service, which provides companionship and social visits to those in need and helps them in practical ways with chores such as shopping.

The money has been donated from the cash kitties of 32 South Holland district councillors – the single biggest donation from the councillors’ designated budgets so far.

Each councillor has offered £450 for the cause.

Alison Allenby, First Call Service Co-ordinator for the British Red Cross, said: “We already receive a large number of requests for help from people in the South Holland area. Although we try our best to help, without a project worker and local volunteers this is very difficult. We are delighted that South Holland district councillors are able to support us this year in providing a very real and necessary service and look forward to establishing a First Call presence in the area.”

Speaking on behalf of the council, chairman Councillor Michael Seymour said: “This will be money well spent as this is a fantastic service.

“This is the biggest collective donation made from members’ budgets and shows how the money can be put to good use, making a real difference in our communities.”

The Market House Photography will shortly be launching their latest competition entitled Historical Lincolnshire. The competition is open to anyone, cash prizes will be awarded. All pictures entered into the competition will be displayed at our annual exhibition which takes place on 7th & 8th September.

For more details please email angela.mhpg1@btinternet.com or contact the Market House reception on 01406 366767

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What is striking about the Rwandan people is how they have found a way to move forward after their troubled past.

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Co-op Colleague’s HEART-WARMING RWANDA A handful of staff from Lincolnshire Co-op have journeyed 4,000 miles to Rwanda to see how money raised by the Society has been helping young people set up co-operative businesses.

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hroughout the year colleagues have been taking part in lots of activities to raise money for two charities; Pascal, a co-operative of Age UKs in Lincolnshire, and Plan UK, an international children’s development organisation. The Society’s fundraising for Plan is going towards a project to help young people pull themselves out of poverty in the poorest regions of Rwanda.

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Chief Executive Ursula Lidbetter said: “What is striking about the Rwandan people is how they have found a way to move forward after their troubled past. There was a real sense of positivity, hope and respect. This is a country saying to the world – we want to move on, to welcome visitors, to be proud to be Rwandan and to share our beautiful country with you. We felt privileged to be there.

“The money we raised walking, cycling or dressing up, funds the practical help for these new co-operatives that every new business needs. But more than this, I hope that our visit to these co-operatives lets them know that our co-op, so far away, stands united with them in their collective endeavour for a better tomorrow.”

Each year Lincolnshire Co-op raises money for a charity voted for by its members. Staff are still raising money for Plan UK and Pascal and have so far totted up more than £80,000. The final total will be announced in the New Year.

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We are proud to welcome you to our new schedule of day excursions for the forthcoming months and we aim to provide the people of Spalding, South Holland and surrounding villages with a comprehensive seletion of quality day excursions and holiday tours.

Tuesday 5th February Melton Mowbray Market £12.00

Our fleet of executive coaches are maintained to the highest standards and feature air conditioning, reclining seats with good leg room, hot drinks machine, refrigerator and toilet/washroom. Our vehicles are solely used on our own programme of holiday tours and excursions and are not used on school or work contracts.

Friday 8th March Doncaster Market £16.00

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Wednesday 20th February Hodsock Snowdrops and Dobbies Garden Centre £18.00 Saturday 23rd February Historical York £16.00

Saturday 23rd March Hobbycrafts and Sewing for pleasure £26.00 Inclusive Saturday 6th April London - Do as you please £24.00 Sunday 14th April Springtime in the Peak District £14.50

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Local Author Launches Book Number FANCY DRESS FOR CHARITY

Last summer LEBBS was approached by a team of night nurses from Lincoln who decided to choose the blood bike group as their chosen charity of the year and organise a Fancy Dress Halloween Party in their social club.

‘The Hospital Night Team’ are a group of 13 dedicated nurses and health care support workers who cover all the general wards at Lincoln County Hospital overnight supporting staff to care for acutely ill patients as well as responding to medical emergencies. The Team hold a Halloween event each year to raise money for charities related to their work and were delighted this year to support LEBBS as it is a new Lincolnshire charity.’ A cheque for £820.00 was presented to representatives from LEBBS.

Annual voluntary sector conference a huge success

Voluntary sector organisations and national keynote speakers came together recently to discuss the impact of the Cabinet Office funded Transforming Local Infrastructure (TLI) programme.

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ransforming Local Infrastructure is a national project aimed at improving services to front line groups, including funding advice services, asset transfer, volunteering support, training and consortia development.

Involving Lincs, the voluntary sector consortium of local support organisations, held their annual conference in December at The Showroom in Lincoln.

Fiona White, Chief Executive of Community Lincs, a member organisation of Involving Lincs leading on the TLI programme, said: “It was fantastic to bring together the members of Involving Lincs to discuss the work being done to improve services in the voluntary sector. I hope that people will be able to see how the TLI project will have a real impact across the whole of Lincolnshire”.

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For more information abou t Involving Lincs and Transforming Local Infrastru cture visit www.tlilincs.org.uk The event saw over 100 delegates take part in interactive workshops and networking sessions as well as offering a national perspective on the sector from keynote speakers from organisations such as Children England, the Big Lottery Fund and the Cabinet Office.

Kathy Evans, Deputy CEO of Children England said: “I’ve been really impressed by how many people have turned out to show their commitment to working together and supporting each other in the voluntary and community sector in Lincolnshire”.

Spaldonian born and bred, Alastair Goodrum writes aviation history books with a local content. His latest book ‘They Spread Their Wings’ is out now - all about the lives of six airmen born in South Lincs, around Spalding.

Alastair Goodrum has held a passion for aviation ever since being taken as a small boy to the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. He spent his career in telecommunications then ran his own company 1995-2004. He held a commission in the RAFVR(T) from 1968 to 1975, is an occasional radio broadcaster and presents illustrated talks on his pet subject. He has previously written Balloons, Bleriots & Barnstormers: 200 years of Flying For Fun and Dying To Fly: The Human Cost Of Military Flying for The History Press and two earlier books on aviation history.

They Spread Their wings is available from all good bookshops, including Bookmark, Amazon and The History Press, telephone 01235 465577 or www.thehistorypress.co.uk

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Do you have exciting news at your school? If you would like to share your school news with the local residents please send details to editor@simply-spalding.co.uk.

St John the Baptist Primary School

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St John the Baptist Primary School in Spalding was delighted to be graded as “good” by Ofsted in its recent inspection. Inspectors came to the school in the week before the Christmas break and found that;

This term we have a very busy term planned! We are looking at the weather, ice and snow and how to keep warm in the winter and what we need to do.

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We will be looking at birds and how to feed them in the winter. The children will be making bird cake.

Children make good progress during their time at the school and that their attainment is above average in English and maths • That most teaching is good or outstanding • That children enjoy school because of the variety of lessons that are taught and because of the range of visitors and visits that enrich the curriculum.

• That behaviour is good and that pupils feel safe • That the headteacher, senior leaders and governors provide clear and effective leadership.

The report also highlights the good provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, which was also highly praised in the school’s outstanding Church Inspection which took place a few weeks before Ofsted visited.

The children will be celebrating Chinese New Year, the home corner will be turned into a Chinese restaurant and we are hoping to visit one. The children will be making and eating Chinese stir fry for snack and making a dragon to do some dragon dancing.

We will be having pancakes for snack to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.

The children will be making cards for people we love for Valentine’s Day and talking about special people in our lives.

Headteacher, Paul Reid, said “We are delighted with this report. The expectations placed on schools is ever increasing and we are really pleased that St John’s hasn’t stood still since our last inspection and that the inspection team recognised that we are a good school with many strengths. We have a great team here at St John’s and this report is tribute to the hard work and dedication of everyone across the school community.”

Wisbech Grammar School Triumph in mathematical teaser Calculating students at Wisbech Grammar School have won a clutch of awards which add up to the school’s best results in a national maths contest since 2001.

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In the senior maths challenge, a national competition organized by Leeds University, pupils at the school obtained a total of three gold, 17 silver and 15 bronze certificates.

The best in school award went to upper sixth former Callum Gurbutt for the second year in a row, and lower sixth

formers Thomas Beresford-Peirse and Holly Young also gained golds.

Head of mathematics Mr Geoff Howes said: “Several of the students have applied for maths at university and two of these have applied for Leeds, so these results will certainly help their applications.”

Ayscoughfee Hall School For your children’s future “The quality of provision in the early years foundation stage is outstanding” 2011 Independent Schools Inspectorate We have a limited number of spaces available throughout the school and are also taking reservations for future years. Don’t be put off by the idea of high fees - we are no more expensive than private childcare and very competitive in our field.

Entrance to the school starts from age 3½.

Under fives are eligible for Early Years grant funding.

Extended care available 8.00am - 6.00pm Come and visit our friendly, high achieving school and see how we can give your child a great start in life

Please ring 01775 724733 to arrange a visit during term time

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library news Junior Choice:

Adult choice:

The Mystery of Mercy Close

by Marian Keyes Don’t be put off by the ‘chick litt’ designed cover of this book, Marion Keyes offer’s more to her fans than that. This is her latest in her novels and features Private Investigator Helen Walsh who we see on an economic downturn living back at home, hired to find the elusive Wayne, member of a boyband called Laddz. The race is on to find him in time to appear at a reunion concert. We meet her dodgy ex-partner who has hired her to find Wayne and the new partner the gorgeous Artie who comes with a certain amount of baggage (when don’t they in novels!). However this book is a lovely read to get you cheered in the cold winter months, various reviews describe the book as ‘unputdownable’, ‘enjoyable, easy to read’ and ‘brilliant’ (Amazon.com).

OPENING HOURS Spalding Library:

Monday 9am – 6pm, Tuesday 9am – 7pm, Wednesday 9am – 7pm, Thursday 9am – 2pm, Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 4pm

Pinchbeck Library:

10-1pm and 2-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Superworm

by Julia Donaldson Another gorgeous offering from the team that brought us the Gruffalo; this book is suitable for 2-3 years old. The small amount of text means that it is a great book to read out loud to this age group without them losing interest.

Wonderfully illustrated as all her books are you can take your child into the world of ‘super long’ and ‘super strong’ worm and his frog friends. A spanner in the works appears with the abduction of our superhero worm by a ‘wizard lizard’ and a ‘sinister crow’. You can’t go wrong with any book by Donaldson and her illustrator Alex Scheffler. Reviews rate this book as 5 stars, ‘superb’, ‘brilliant’ and ‘top stuff!’ (Amazon.com).

Dates for your diary Advance notice that Spalding and Pinchbeck Libraries will be closed on Thursday 7th February to enable staff to undertake training for a new library computer system.

Story time continues at Spalding throughout the year every Tuesday from 2.00-2.30pm and is free to children under 5 along with parents and carers.

You can collect Green Recycling bags from both Pinchbeck and Spalding Library.

Over 60’s and disabled persons bus pass forms are available from the library.

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Whether you have just started planning your wedding or you only have a few things left to organise, you are sure to find everything you need at Cupids Spring Wedding Shows. These events takes place at The East of England Showground, Peterborough on Sunday 17th February and at Springfield’s exhibition centre, Spalding on Sunday 3rd March, and These spectacular events remains the regions greatest wedding shows, with over 75 stands offering everything you need to plan you special day including bridal wear, menswear, floristry, videography, photography, venue design, hair and beauty specialists, entertainment, wedding cake designers and honeymoon specialists to name just a few!

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26th/27th January - Springfields Motorbike Show 2013 Featuring John McGuiness the TT Star Gates Open 10am - Free Parking Entrance Free - Adults £7, Under 16s £3 T: jason lunn on 07511 809993 or Springfields Events Centre on 01775 713253 E: jason@ i-e-m.org.uk

9th/10th March - Snooker Finals T: Sue Lefley on 01406 373065

17th March - Spalding Model Truck & Construction Show Doors Open: 10am - 4pm - Free Parking Entrance Fee: £4, accompanied children free T: Colin Boor on 07710 321471

2nd February - Model Tractor Auction

7th April - Spalding Model Tractor Show

Contact: Andy Ebbage on 01775 718514 or 07958 901520 E: info@mm-auctions.com

Doors Open: 10am - 4pm - Free Parking Entrance Fee: Adults £3.50, Under 16s free T: Colin Boor on 07710 321471

3rd February - Antiques & Collectors Fair Doors Open: 10am - 4.30pm - Free Parking Entrance Fee: £1.25 T: 01775 760529

13th/14th April - Spring Flower Show & Craft Fair

10th February - Collectors’ Toy Fair

Doors Open: 10am - 4.30pm - Free Parking Entrance Fee £2.00 - Society Members Free Contact: Springfields Horticultural Society T: 01775 724843

Door Open: 10am - 3pm - Free Parking Entrance Fee: Adults £2.50, Concession £2.00, First Child £1.50 T: David Webb 01522 698388

23rd February - Boxing Night E: Jonathan.Palgrave@steadfasttraining.co.uk

21st April - Antiques & Collectors Fair Doors Open: 10am - 4.30pm - Free Parking Entrance Fee: £1.25 T: 01775 760529

3rd March - Cupids Bridal Fair Doors Open: 10.30am - 4pm - Free Parking Entrance Fee: Adults £4, Chidren Free T: Natalie on 01775 768661

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for Christmas

by John Willoughby

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problems

Post Christmas is a stressful time for many people who are struggling with their debts. More and more people every year have trouble making ends meet and covering the most essential household bills. This Christmas, more people than ever before have also taken out payday loans as a last resort.

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oney troubles don’t go away by themselves, so if you're getting into trouble, act quickly and seek advice about how to deal with it. It is important not to panic but don't ignore it either – it won't go away.

To deal with a debt problem, you will need to: • Sort out how much money you owe. To do this, you will need to make a list of all the people and companies you owe money to.

• Work out which are the most urgent debts for you to pay off. Some debts are more urgent than others because the consequences of not paying them can be more serious than for other debts. Priority debts include: mortgage or rent arrears. If you don’t pay these, you could lose your home. Gas and electricity arrears. If you don’t pay these, you can have your supply disconnected. Council tax arrears. If you don’t pay these, a court can use bailiffs to take your goods. If, after this, you still have arrears unpaid, you can be sent to prison.

• Work out if you’ve got any money to pay your debts off and, if so, how much.

This is done by completing a budget of your income and expenditure.

• Deal with the most urgent debts as a matter of priority.

• Look at your options for dealing with the less urgent debts and work out how to pay them off.

• Contact your creditors and make arrangements to pay back what you owe.

• Work out your options if you don’t have enough money to pay off all your debts.

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If after you have gone through these steps and you want to seek advice then you should not have to add to your debts by paying for debt advice.

There are several organisations that offer free, confidential advice to help you get your finances back on track. And you can get that advice in lots of different ways.

If you would like to see someone face-to-face about your debts, you can make an appointment at your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

If it’s difficult for you to see someone face-to-face, StepChange Debt Charity offers a free phone helpline 0800 138 1111, open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.

They also operate Debt Remedy, a 24-hour anonymous online counselling service at www.stepchange.org Alternatively, you can call National Debtline on 0808 808 4000 or visit their website at www.nationaldebtline.co.uk to find out how you can get email advice.

National Debtline also offers free, confidential and independent advice for people with business debts.

For more information, call 0800 197 6026.

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food and drink Celebrating our favourite food

the humble chip Lincolnshire is the country’s top potato producer, so what more excuse do we need than to dig in and support national Chip Week, which is in its 22nd year and runs from February 18 to 24 this year.

By Kate Chapman

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hether they’re straight, chunky, crinkly or wedges, it would seem that we as a nation just can’t get enough of these delicious potato delights.

To help celebrate the humble spud, a program of fun events and activities has been put together by the Potato Council especially for chip lovers everywhere.

These include the Choice Chip Awards where you can vote for your favourite chippies, plus games, recipes, quizzes and much more.

Coupled with a tasty bit of fish, chips have been a staple of the British diet for years – enjoyed best as a Saturday night supper treat or from the paper while strolling along the seafront.

Did you know...?

The classic combination has been a national institution for more than 150 years, coming a long way from its humble roots as a cheap, yet tasty and filling meal for the nation’s poor.

But did you know that the delicacy of fried fish came to our shores courtesy of Jewish refugees from Portugal in the 1600s, while the Belgians claim to have invented the chip. What we Brits can take credit for though, is uniting them together. Both 13-year-old Joseph Malin and Lancashire man John Lees lay claim to have done this – the teenager selling them together in London’s East End to help supplement his family’s income in 1860, while Lees traded from a wooden hut in Mossley Market in 1863. Whoever came up with the pairing there’s no disputing it quickly caught on and with the advent of the Industrial Revolution the tasty tucker was soon a firm favourite among the Victorian working classes.

By the time fish ‘n’ chips peaked in popularity in the early 1920s there were 35,000 chippies nationwide. It’s hardly surprising then, that as a morale booster they were deemed vital in helping to win World War I and were one of the few foods exempt from rationing during World War II. 21 www.simply-spalding.co.uk SIMPLY SPALDING

* For chips prepared in the home, nearly 60 per cent are oven baked, over a third are fried and 3 per cent come out of the microwave.

Now a multi-million pound industry, there are still 10,500 fish and chip shops in the UK, selling more than 300 million portions annually.

* Friday is the most popular day of the week for eating chips, with around a fifth of all chips eaten then. * A recent survey confirmed that 87 per cent of the population love chip.s

And contrary to popular misconceptions the dish is not as unhealthy as we’re often led to believe; for instance a portion of sweet and sour chicken, egg fried rice and two spring rolls actually contains 22 per cent more calories than fish and chips, while an average portion of the latter contains 686 fewer calories than a doner kebab.

* More than half a billion meals containing homemade chips are eaten each year.

If you want to ensure your chips are as healthy as possible, shake and drain them once cooked as this can reduce fat absorption by 20 per cent.

* There are more than 10,000 fish and chip shops in the UK.

Studies have also shown that thin chips contain, on average, more than one and a half times the fat of a thick chip cooked under the same conditions; making fat chips the healthier option. And oven chips contain just five per cent fat.

* Fish and chips out sell Indian takeaways by two to one.

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St Valentine’s Day – the celebration of love and affection - has been marked on February 14 for centuries in one form or another.

Romantic the most

day of the year

By Kate Chapman

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oday it’s a multi-million pound, global business with millions of cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts exchanged between couples, admirers, family and friends, in countries all over the world.

But what stands it out as the most romantic of the year?

One myth associated with St Valentine is that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry, and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. During his imprisonment, he is said to have healed the daughter of his jailer and legend has it, that before his execution wrote ‘from your Valentine’ as a farewell to her.

Others claim the celebration stems from the Roman’s religious Lupercalia festival, held in mid-February to avert evil spirits and purify the city, releasing health and fertility.

Its association with romantic love grew during the middle ages, when Geoffrey Chaucer wrote the poem Parlement of Foules, to honour the first anniversary of the engagement of Richard II to Anne of Bohemia.

Moving forward The Young Man’s Valentine Writer was issued by a British publisher in 1797; it contained numerous sentimental verses for the young man unable to compose his own. By this time printers had already begun producing a small number of cards with verses, while a reduction in postal rates in the following century made it easier to mail cards too, and in turn made it possible to exchange them anonymously.

In the 19th century paper Valentines became so popular, they were assembled in factories, while fancier versions were made with real lace and ribbons.

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It’s a time when people gather to celebrate or commiserate their single status; some want to remind romantic couples they don’t need to be in a relationship to celebrate life and common events include travelling, volunteering, gathering with family friends and gift giving.

If you’re looking to avoid the cliché of roses, chocolates and

cards, you could always choose an alterantive way to mark it , like one of the following * In the original selfless spirit of the Valentine’s story, why not do some charity or community work - this will cost nothing and leave you glowing with the feel-good factor. * Donate the money you would’ve spent on overpriced roses and chocolates, to a charity dear to your loved one’s heart, in their name * Plant or donate a rose bush to a school, public garden or old people’s home to spread some Valentine’s cheer. * Why not return to the original practices and write your betrothed a love letter and have it delivered? Chocolates are soon eaten, while flowers fade and die, but an oldfashioned declaration of love will last forever.

But, what about if you’re between sweethearts on February 14?

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Dance your way to

Fitness

by Hayley Willerton

Dancing is once again the hot new fitness trend for 2013. While some people may only think of fitness focused dance classes as something similar to the Jazzercise and Jane Fonda aerobics classes of the 1980s, the truth is that the range of offerings now is quite surprising, and has taken on a much more exciting flavour. In fact, there are enough different styles of dance and music to suit just about every taste.

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ome of the most popular dance fitness styles include Zumba (which uses freestyle movements to salsa and merengue music), SoulSweat (based on Soul music), CardioFunk (using Funk music) and even Bollywood (using the high tempo music that's found in Indian Bollywood movies). If there's a style of music that you hear on the radio that makes you want to get up and move to the beat, then chances are there's a fitness class built around it.

There are many different benefits of dancing for fitness. You'll get the aerobic and muscle strengthening benefits, of course. But dance fitness classes can also be a lot of fun. Keep in mind that many people who begin a new exercise program will end up giving up on their fitness goals because they get bored with treadmills and weightlifting machines. That isn't likely to happen with a dance class.

Going to a dance class will also get you socialising with the other class members, which can make it much easier to motivate yourself for each future class. But don't be fooled, fitness dance classes are a seriously good workout. The movements may not involve any weights or balls or steps, but they can be extremely challenging.

...many people who begin a new exercise program will end up giving up on their fitness goals because they get bored with treadmills and weightlifting machines. That isn’t likely to happen with a dance class.

Fitness dancing often requires participants to move in ways that they're not used to; side to side or diagonally, perhaps, while moving their arms in different ways at the same time.

There's a good chance that you'll be a little sore (but in a good way) after your first class!

Getting started with a dance fitness class is easy enough. Check out the what’s on listings at the back of the magazine to find a class which fits in with your schedule.

Dance fitness classes are even becoming so popular that fitness studios focusing on these types of classes are popping up all over the country. Even though these classes almost always provide a positive and supportive environment, some people prefer to do their exercising at home on their own. It's certainly possible to do any of the dance fitness routines at home. You can rent or buy professionally made DVDs or why not pop to the library and see if they have any you can borrow.

However you choose to begin, start slow and give yourself a little time to learn the moves.

Once you do, you'll probably be hooked!

Not all exercise programs are suitable for everyone. Check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program to avoid/reduce the risk of injury.

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And to date, I’m afraid I’d have to agree with them. Now, I know Peter is still only ten months old, but he’s already proving to be a lot more easy-going than his big sister.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying Nancy’s high maintenance or anything like that, but she’s certainly been indulging in what I can only described as a few episodes of the ‘terrible two’s’ just lately, while in stark comparison baby Peter barely makes a sound.

Nancy was a very good baby, but Peter’s been nothing short of model ever since he dropped his bad habits of going to bed at 9pm and waking several times a night! It’s all happened since he’s gone onto solid food - he’s been partaking of two regular naps a day, goes to bed like clockwork without fuss and sleeps through. Already he’s a typical man – as long as his tummy’s full, he’s happy!

But I’m not sure whether this has more to do with the fact he’s baby number two and has simply learnt to take his place in the pecking order, or whether it’s down to me being less anxious and more laid back rearing him. Or perhaps it’s a combination of both.

However, I suppose us girls should stick together - in her defence, Nancy does have all those raging female hormones to contend with. She’s also well into exercising her right as a female to change her mind as often as possible too – just to keep me on my toes you understand!

And now they’re little character traits and foibles are developing, we’re having great fun. Despite their apparent opposite natures they love playing together, which is absolutely wonderful to watch too.

Anyway, wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same?

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Honouring the great and good of Spalding and beyond A renowned historian, illustrator and experimental archaeologist is the second person to be honoured with a commemorative blue plaque in Spalding. A special ceremony was held at 22 Spring Street at the end of last year to mark the achievements of Peter Connolly, who lived there for more than 20 years.

By Kate Chapman

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r Connolly who died aged 76 last May, was also an author and was most widely know for his meticulously researched history books on subjects including the Ancient Greeks and the Romans.

On leaving school he joined the RAF, after which he trained as an illustrator and published his first book The Roman Army in 1975. He was a great experimental archaeologist too, preparing reconstructions in his workshop to show how things were actually made and functioned.

* Sir Peter Scott (1909-1989) - the conservationist, painter, television presenter and founding chairman of the WWF lived in the East Bank lighthouse at Sutton Bridge for six years during the 1930s.

Spending much of his time studying and painting the wildlife surrounding the isolated building, Scott was also an Olympic sportsman and excelled at gliding, ice skating and yachting.

His crowning glory was his work with the Roman saddle, which showed that a man using a saddle with horns instead of stirrups was just as effective, when it had previously been thought otherwise.

* Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895) - the father of Haute Couture was born at Wake House, in Bourne. He moved to Paris in the mid 1840s, where he went on to take the fashion world by storm, dressing wealthy American patrons, European Royalty, aristocrats and theatre stars.

In 2002 he became the President of the Ermine Street Guard, the number one Roman Re-enactment Society of Europe.

His designs were notable for his lavish use of fabrics and trimmings, incorporation of elements of historic dress, and attention to fit.

Fundraising for the plaque, unveiled back in December, was orchestrated by former Spalding Grammar School pupil Ed Fordham. It is the second to be put in place as part of a program to highlight the area's good and great, being led by Spalding and District Civic Society.

* Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712 -1778) - the Swiss born writer and composer spent nine days in Spalding in 1767, staying at the White Hart Hotel, Spalding, where a plaque to commemorate his visit was unveiled last year.

Rousseau came to England, having fled France, where he’d been in danger of imprisonment and violence for his controversial views which had influenced the French Revolution.

"We need to record more famous people from Spalding and highlight those with a connection to the area by having these blue plaques and information about points of interest around the town," explained Judy Chapman, of the society.

"We've got a long list of suggestions for more that we're working through and we're always open to more ideas," she added.

In addition to this, a plaque to commemorate Spalding born man Frank Pick - the London Underground manager credited with creating what was regarded as Europe's best urban passenger transport network during the first half of the 20th century – is due to be unveiled in the Spring.

Pictures supplied by Tony Jones showing the plaque being unveiled witnessed by Spalding & District Civic Society, friends, family and Ed Fordham (who was instrumental in fundraising for it). Representatives from the Ermine Street Guard, the number one Roman Re-enactment Society of Europe were also present.

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Other notables honoured by blue plaques in the surrounding area, include -

* Norman Angell (1872-1967) - was born in the Mansion House, Holbeach. An author, journalist and pacifist, Angell was the winner of the 1933 Nobel Peace Prize.

He served as MP for Bradford North and was also a member of the Executive Committee of the League of Nations following the First World War. * John Harrox (d1561) - Yeoman Harrox left his estate for the creation of a school in Moulton, following his death. A blue plaque was unveiled on Harrox House - the former headmaster’s home - last year, to coincide with the 450th anniversary of the school.

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focus on Boston It’s all

plain sailing for Boston’s Historic Mill

By Kate Chapman

Having fallen into disrepair by the mid 1980s, Boston’s historic five-sailed Maud Foster Windmill has gone from strength to strength since being refurbished.

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oday the seven-storey building, located alongside Skirbeck’s Maud Foster Drain - which it takes its name from - is England’s largest, operating windmill. Open for visitors to delve into its rich history, the mill also sells the flour it grinds in an on site shop and provides unique holiday accommodation for those wishing to explore Boston and its surrounding area.

Standing 80 feet (24.38m) tall to its ball cap, the beautiful tower mill was originally built to grind corn brought in by barge along the drain.

Constructed in 1819 for brothers Thomas and Isaac Reckitt, it was built by Hull millwrights Norman and Smithson, for £1,826 - 10s 6d - a large sum of money in those days. Their partnership was responsible for building several mills throughout Lincolnshire and Yorkshire during the 19th century, and The Maud Foster is now the only complete survivor.

The Reckitts continued their business as millers, corn factor and bakers from the site and in the 1820s added a bakehouse, as well as installing a steam engine to supply power to a bone mill where they were ground for fertiliser.

But a succession of poor harvests put an end to the brother’s partnership, and they dissolved their business in 1833. Isaac moved to Nottingham, where he set himself up as a corn factor, again with little success, although his next move to Hull, into the starch business proved more profitable.

The Maud Foster Mill was then taken over by the Ostler family in 1914, who continued to run it until 1948 when mechanical problems made it unusable. Trade continued for several years thanks to electrically driven equipment, but all activity was eventually wound down and the premises sold again in the late 1950s.

The survival of the historic building owes much to Basil Reckitt, Isaac’s great-grandson. He became aware of the building’s plight in 1953, when he arranged for his family’s charitable trust to finance essential repairs.

The building had deteriorated considerably by the time its current owners, the Waterfield family, took it on in June 1987 with the aim of putting it back into working order and to use it.

They set about extensive repairs, relaying the floors, installing new trapdoors, grain bins, millstone cases, balcony doors and windows where needed. Three new sails were also made, while the cap, frame and roof also required extensive repairs. A new fantail was fitted and the machinery overhauled too.

Work was completed in July 1988, while ten years later two new sails were fitted. The granary was restored in 1989, when plans to use part of it as accommodation were approved.

The holiday let is situated on the first floor, up one gentle flight of stairs and is arranged for two adults; features include a king-size brass bed, roomy living space, digital TV and free WiFi. Part of the fun of staying in the mill is that it is a working building, so there are guaranteed to be unavoidable rumblings from the machinery during daytime working hours, but close to Boston’s town centre, it is the ideal base for exploring the market town and further afield.

The mill is open to visitors on Wednesdays, Saturdays and selected Bank Holidays, while its shop sells organic flour, porridge oats, muesli, local history books and a variety of souvenirs. Maud Foster flour is available in 500g, 1kg, 1.5kg and 6kg bags while 16kg and 32kg sacks can also be ordered for collection.

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If you have a relative, or friend who is disabled that you would like to help check out the above information, and remember

By Kate Chapman

Disability doesn’t mean you can’t be

independent

Having a disability can affect your life in a big way, as well as having an impact on those around you.

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atest statistics from the government office for Disability Issues show there are over 11 million people with a limiting long-term illness, impairment or disability in Great Britain today.

The office says the most commonly-reported are those affecting mobility, lifting or carrying, while the prevalence of disability rises with age; with around six per cent of children being disabled, compared to 15 per cent of working age adults and 45 per cent of adults over State Pension.

all with the aim of maintaining or improving their independence.

Therapists are based at local social services offices and NHS organisations and can also help with information on ways of obtaining the appropriate support and, or helping people contact other relevant agencies.

On top of that the authority also offers sensory impairment services and a community equipment store.

In Lincolnshire there are numerous services on hand to help make life easier for those with impairments, as well helpful information available from a variety of sources.

Equipment plays a vital role in helping disabled people of all ages, including children, to develop their full potential while maintaining their health and independence. It also aims to reduce hospital admissions and residential/nursing care.

Lincolnshire County Council offers help and information for those with various care needs as well as transport issues and much more via its website.

Items such as pressure mattresses, shower chairs and raised toilet seats are all available through this scheme.

The authority provides mental health services, help with older people and physical disability services to name just a few, while its occupational therapy service is designed to help people live more productive lives by carrying out essential activities,

For more information about these and more visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk or call 01522 552222.

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If you or a friend or relative suffer from a disability or impairment, getting out and about has never been easier.

* People with disabilities should be treated like anyone else – they do not deserve to be treated differently * Do not treat their disability as something to be ashamed of * Be there for them like any other friend * Ask if they need help, before assuming they do * If someone else treats them badly because of their disability, stand up for them and defend them.

Lincolnshire County Council also runs a Blue Badge scheme to help people with severe mobility problems access goods, services and other facilities, by allowing them to park close to their chosen destination. The scheme applies to both drivers and passengers. To find out if you meet the criteria log onto www.lincolshire.gov.uk Another useful website to visit is www.gov.uk which features sections on benefits and financial help, information for carers including allowances and details on disability day centres, equipment and transport, disability rights and disabled people in work.

During the past 30 years Motability has helped more than three million people get mobile by exchanging their motability allowance for a brand new car, scooter or powered wheelchair.

Anyone receiving the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioners’ Mobility supplement is eligible to join the scheme, which provides a vehicle and the support they need to enjoy worry-free mobility.

There is a range of vehicles to choose from, to best suit your needs, insurance from RSA Motability, breakdown assistance, servicing, maintenance and repairs plus adaptions, many of which come at no extra cost.

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focus on Bourne For more information in Warners Midlands and Warners Group Publications visit www.warners.co.uk

history of The story of Warners (Midlands) plc began over 80 years ago when, like many people in the 1920s, Lorenzo Warner found himself out of work. With grim determination and a bicycle with only one peddle he set out to provide for his family by delivering newspapers. He would get up at 4 in the morning, cycle to Essendine to collect the papers and then make the rounds, hopefully finishing work at around 7pm, earning the princely sum of 3s9d per week.

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hings went well and Lorry began to acquire shops in Stamford and Bourne, he also started to print visiting cards, invitations and posters. The business we know today really came into being in 1958 when Michael came to work for his father and decided to concentrate on the printing side of things. Within 8 years the newsagents business was sold and the money used to finance the now rapid expanding print company.

By 1983 the change had proved so successful that further investment was needed and the firm’s first heat-set 4-colour 8 page web press was installed closely followed by a second in 1985 and then a 16 page heatset web-press in 1989. The company continued to grow not just as a printer but now it also had a fledgling publication business as well and in the late 1980s Stephen and Philip joined Michael.

Today the printing company employs 251 staff and has a turnover of in excess of £30 million per annum. Warners specialise in the printing and production of magazines, brochures and catalogues of quantities anywhere between 100 and 500,000 copies while our sister company, Warners Group publications plc, now employs a further 200 people, turns over £20m per annum and publishes over 30 magazine titles.

The growing company moved to West Street in 1971 and purchased a state of the art Heidelberg Cylinder press and at the time employed 60 people.

In 1975 continued expansion saw Michael looking for larger premises, which he found in the form of the old Maltings in Manor Lane. With the relocation came the biggest change in the company’s history with the move from Letterpress to Litho offset and the purchase of a brand new 4-colour Komori press.

By the early 90s Warner’s employed 172 people and had a turn over of £10 million, the company was ready for its next evolution, as Stephen and Philip started to make an impact in their chosen areas. In 1997 Stephen and Philip where made MDs of Warners Group Publications and Warners (Midlands) plc respectively and Michael took wellearned semi retirement as Chairman knowing that he had left the business in good hands.

Since 2003 Warners have invested over £15 million in new equipment and facilities to ensure that they have one of the most efficient, up to date and environmentally friendly plants in the country.

The company occupy premises totalling 150,000 square feet on a site that covers 10 acres in the heart of the town and is fully conscience of it’s obligations both to the town and its people and takes it corporate responsibilities very seriously.

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The property has been recently refurbished and offers spacious accommodation comprising of an entrance hall, lounge, breakfast kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom.

UPVC windows and doors have been fitted throughout and the bungalow also benefits from gas fired central heating. Outside there is off road parking, carport and a good size private rear garden with open views.

The property is unfurnished and available from the 1st February as a long term let at £575 per calendar month. For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Jigsaw Lettings.

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Move or Improve?

By Hayley Willerton

The age old question of should you stay or should you go? As families grow we all think of moving to a new home but is it really necessary? Before you pack up boxes and moving it’s worth considering making improvements to your home rather than moving.

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oving home when you have a growing family to feed, clothe and support can be an expensive task - buying a property for over £250,000 will cost you at least £7,500 in Stamp Duty alone. The area you wish to live in is often one of the most important factors when moving, so if you like where you live it is definitely worth seeing if you can work with your existing property to meet your needs.

If it's an extra bathroom you are after, may be you can take some room from a larger bedroom or put a sink in the current bedrooms? Have you thought about having a separate the bath from the shower so several people can use it at the same time (if that works for you and your family!). For several thousand pounds you could easily fund an extra shower and loo and it will probably add value to your home too, improving the equity levels and in some cases this may even mean getting a better mortgage deal in the future!

Extra rooms can be added and put in the garden, over a garage, or at the back of your home if you have the space for less than £10,000 so it's worth considering and chatting through these options with a builder before taking the plunge into marketing your home.

When thinking about having any home improvements carried out, arrange for a free no obligation meeting to discuss your project and what you wish to achieve from the alterations.

It’s always a good idea to obtain details of all alterations in writing in the form of a contract so there can be no understandings. In particular, I’d advise that you discuss the timescales that each alteration requires as these could affect your daily routines - e.g. electricity and water disconnections, or having to book time off

work. Finally, ensure you allow plenty of time to think carefully about what changes you want to make - your new design needs to meet your exact requirements to fit in with your life.

If you do decide to move, you need to try and make the home as easy to clear up and clean as possible. You may only get 30 minutes notice for a viewing, or if you are out during the day and the agent wants to show someone round, the place needs to be really tidy every time you step out the door. It can be tough with busy lives but it’s worth the effort if it means you can sell your home as quickly as possible and for the best price.

If you are anything like me, I watch lots of house programmes and the one piece of advice they all give when selling a property is to: Declutter! We all accumulate lots of stuff - toys to games, DVDs and CDs. It's now time to box up what's not required to show off the real space available in your home. Remember, most people can't see past your furnishings and decor, so you have to make the effort to do it for them.

Have your rooms lost their purpose? One thing which happens when you have a busy lifestyle is rooms tend to become multi-functional. Dining rooms double up as offices, hallways a space for the bike, the spare room becomes a ‘dumping ground'. That's fair enough when you are living there, but if you are selling, every room must have a clear purpose. Box rooms need to be offices that can ideally be turned into a bedroom in an instant if required. If rooms are big enough to have a double bed, make sure they do, or prospective home hunters will just believe that the room can only fit a single bed.

The last thing any child or teenager wants to do is tidy up regularly - unless you are very lucky! So make this as

easy as possible. Easy and temporary storage is helpful so things can literally be ‘chucked in' and put under beds, in cupboards, run up to the loft if you have easy access.

Moving the family is tough. So try to make the process as straightforward as possible – from experience it can be worth investing in removal company’s packing service, your home remains as is right up until the day before moving and as they do all the lifting. You are not shattered when you arrive at your new home so you tend to unpack more quickly and get back to normal life. Many even offer an unpacking service too but for me, I like to put things where I want them to go from the start.

Have you thought about part exchange if you are trading up? And especially if you are buying a brand new home as you may get a good deal. Alternatively, if you have found ‘the house of your dreams' and you can afford to do so, think about renting the one you currently own to buy a new one and then you can sell when you are ready as holding chains together in the current recession can be a deal breaker.

Before you make a decision either way, look at all your options, speak to builders for quotes and estate agents to see what property is available in your budget as well as how quickly they would expect your property to sell.

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home project

by Hayley Willerton

Kitchen Makeover

No matter the state of the housing market, a kitchen makeover remains a good idea. The modernisation of a kitchen will certainly add value to your home and almost every buyer will be attracted to a kitchen that’s updated and move-in ready. Even if you’re planning on staying in your home for a while, few things can reinvigorate your home like a brand new kitchen.

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itchens are the hardest-working rooms in most homes, and the wear and tear that comes with years of use can leave them looking drab. A makeover project that makes over your kitchen from floor to ceiling can do more than just improve the aesthetics - it can also be a great way to adapt the room for better functionality to the changing needs of your family.

If you've put off dreams of a new kitchen because you think it's unaffordable, you might want to reconsider the changes you can make with your own two hands (and maybe those of some family and friends).

When you have the right tools on hand, do-ityourself kitchen projects are more accessible than you might think. By visiting a nearby DIY store to pick up the necessary tools, you can see twice the savings - in addition to the DIY cost savings, you'll avoid the expenses associated with buying the tools outright.

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Here are some essential parts of the project and the tools you'll need to get going: * Floors: There are lots of stylish and functional options for flooring, but the type of saw you’ll need for cutting things down to size will depend on what material you choose. For tile, you’ll need a wet saw, but a cut-off saw for wood and laminate. A table saw can also be helpful for wood flooring. * Cabinets: Now more than ever before, homeowners have great options for easy-to-install cabinetry that don’t require a team of professionals. Make sure that you’ve got the right drill, drill bits, nails, screws, anchors, levels and supports on hand before you get started - that way you’ll be able to work without interruption. * Worktops: Again, the tools you need will vary, depending on what material you’re using. If you need to cut a material like laminate to size, a jigsaw will be a convenient tool. Sanders and drills are two more items you’ll want to have nearby. * Walls: Whether you’re hanging drywall or simply painting, a ladder will be an essential tool. If your kitchen has

particularly high ceilings or hard-to-reach spots, renting a ladder to fit the task is a good idea.

A beautiful kitchen will quickly become a focal point in your home, both for your family and for potential buyers. By taking the project into your own hands, you can save a significant amount of money, giving you even better return on your investment.

That said, if you are anything like me, DIY is not my strong point and therefore I tend to use the rule ‘I am saving myself time, money and stress by getting the professionals in’. Not only will a professional company be able to advise you on the best gadgets and options for your budget they will be able to draw plans for you so you know exactly what you will be getting for your money. It is recommended to approach several companies for advice and quotes to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for as this will possibly be one of the biggest expenditures you make for the home.

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Citroën DS5 DStyle e-HDi 110 Airdream

This is a fine medium sized car - especially where looks and seating comfort are concerned. It’s just a shame the six speed electronic gearbox blights an otherwise decent drive.

I n auto mode my DS5 demo was a bit like a rocking horse sliding downhill. It rocked forwards then backwards every time it went up or down a cog. However, using the automated manual paddle shifts all was well, but that kind of defeats the object of having a car that’s meant to change gear without you moving any body part unnecessarily.

While I’m in gripe-mode, I have to say that if you want a vehicle with a bit of a bite, then don’t bother with the e-HDi 110 model. It’s so sluggish – 0-62mph comes in a painfully slow 12 seconds. But, grumbles out of the way, and as I mentioned in the opener, the DS5 is a looker. If you want a French fancy with lots of interior frills and features too, then the Citroën will work for you.

The driver-focused cockpit fuses the driving position of a coupé with the finesse of a Gran Turismo. Highlights include a wraparound dashboard and wide central console, whilst a tasteful analogue clock adds a touch of sophistication to the DS5’s interior. LED lighting appears throughout, bathing the controls in an ambient display of intermittent reds and whites. Acoustic treatments ensure a high-quality cabin atmosphere and insulation from road and wind noise is excellent thanks to laminated windows.

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Driven carefully (and let’s face it, how can you not drive this unhurried DS5 model sensibly?) then it’ll return up to 64.2mpg on an average run. This is partly due to the Airdream model’s Stop & Start micro-hybrid technology that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 15% when driving in congested areas. Other plus points consist of a three year, sixty thousand mile warranty and a maximum five star safety rating.

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So, would I pay £24,900 for a dawdling, fluffy, eco-hatchback? I suspect not; but my mind might well change if I get the chance to drive the DS5 mated to a manual gearbox. For me, even though the car’s slow on the uptake, the Citroën’s EGS six-speed gearbox is the real fly in the ointment of an otherwise well-equipped, attractive motor.

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Looks √ Interior √ Fuel efficient √ Safe √ Slow X Electronic gearbox X

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Max speed: 119 mph 0-62 mph: 12.0 secs Combined mpg: 64.2 Engine: 1560 cc 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo diesel Max. power (bhp): 110 at 3600 rpm Max. torque (lb/ft): 199 at 1750 rpm CO2: 114 g/km Price: £24,900 on the road

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Pair of brown cushions with white stitching, freshly washed as been stored for a while £6 Tel: 07783671228

White toaster, good condition £10 Tel: 07783671228

White microwave, good condition £15 Tel: 07783671228

Assortment of books inc: Thin secrets £1, Lynda Page £1, Celia Brayfield £1, The Blokes Guide to Pregnancy £5, Cape Verde travel book £5, Damaged £2, I Can Make You Thin (no cd) £2, Local Girls £1, Swimsuit £2, Cecelia Ahern £2 Tel: 07783671228

Pair of brown curtains, fully lined and pulled ready to hang £15 Tel: 07783671228

Pair of cream tab top curtains £15 Tel: 07783671228 Assortment of biographies and autobiographies inc; Pamela Anderson Star (novel) £2, Amy Whinehouse (unofficial autobiography) £3, Katie Price (Style book) £4, Jordan Pushed to the limit (autobiography) £2, Jordan novels (angel uncovered x2 & crystal) £2 each, Charlotte Church (autobiography) £2, Kerry Katona (paperback autobiography) £1 & Chantelle Houghton (autobiography) £1 Tel: 07783671228

Pair of cream cushions with circle design, freshly washed as been stored for a while. £6 Tel: 07783671228

Microscope, Bresser Biolux NG 40x1024 C/W 3x object lenses, as new pc eyepiece with usb connector for connection to your PC. Lots of slides and books too!

Superb as new. £25.00 Tel 01775 723504/ 07939 782121 Die Cast Model Cars, A very Radio Controlled reluctant sale of a collection Motorbike Leathers, Helicopters, 1 used but as new of die cast model cars, various Red/Black/White Leathers scales, include minichamps, Jacket size 40, Trousers size 32 and a brand new one bought as a spare, hours of great fun, large scale ato art etc, models such as as new. £175.00 and easy to fly, sale due to space Subaru,Jaguar and Aston Martin.

Tel 01406 425800 needed , both still in boxes.

Prices from £10 each.

Helmet, size 56 x 6 7/8 AXO £20.00 for both.

Tel 01775 723504 Eagle Design& gloves all match.

Tel 01775 723504 / 07939 782121 / 07939 782121 £60.00 Tel 01406 425800

Baby’s first year picture frame, £5 Tel: 07783671228

Pair of next patterned curtains, tab tob £15 Tel: 07783671228

Nursery wall plaque spelling out baby, never been used £10 Tel: 7783671228 Original Superdry Old Charm Refectory Leather Jacket, superdry table, extends to seat 10 brown leather Ramona Jacket, people, 6 upholstered chairs new £180.00 worn three times with 2 carvers, medium oak, as new, size sml £70.00 v.g.c £990.00 Tel 07515 159839 Tel 01406 540314 Corner Computer Desk, Motorbike Leathers, seperates 2 Jackets size 50 and Light wood, excellent condition a pair of leather trousers size 46 with shelf, plus sliding section for keyboard. £25.00 (good quality leather) £200.00 Tel 01775 768478 for the lot o.n.o Mobility Scooter, Euro Tel 01775 725858 Shopper red, v.g.c as had very Sky Receiver with hand little use. £700.00 no offers . control and user booklet £5.00 Tel 01775 718174 Tel 01775 723789 Pavement One, Breville 4 slice toaster Red Mountain Bike in v.g.c excellent condition £5.00 £45.00 no offers.

Tel 01775 723789 Tel 01775 718174 Solid Wooden Pine Rocking Chair, Solid rocking Chair, good pine rocking chair, v.g.c £35.00 condition £50.00 Tel 07858 946322 Tel 01775 723789 Microwave Oven (un-used, Genuine brown cost £100.00), £25. Tel: 07530 Mink Coat size med £25.00 555 126 or 07783671228 Tel 01775 723789 2 x plastic curtain rails measurements approx 125cm, £5

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what’s on Monday 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates with Lisa, Pinchbeck Library. T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 9.30am - 10.30am Zumba Fitness, Spalding School of Dance T: 077393 60370 10am - 12pm Mums and Tots Group.

Spalding Gymnastics Academy, £3, T: 01775 713599 12.30pm - 1.30pm Preschool Gymnastics Group, £4, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T; 01775 713599 2.00pm – 4pm Kurling, St Norberts Church, St Thomas Road T: 01775 761912 4.45pm – 6.15pm Aiming Higher Programme of Dance Classes for young people with disabilities, South Holland Centre 6pm-7pm, Zumba Fitness Class, Gleed School. T: 07595 597023 7.30pm, Pilates, Weston Hills Village Hall, T: 07966371402 www.pilates4everyone.co.uk, Sharpchr@gmail.com

2pm - 4pm New Age Kurling, Suitable for all abilities,adapted from the game on ice. £2.50 per session. 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, term times, 1st Spalding Boys’ Brigade Company, Spalding Baptist Church, for ages 5 - 18. T: 01775 725713 6.00pm - 6.45pm Zumba, Pinchbeck East Primary School. T: 07989 206246 6.30pm - 7.30pm Static Bike Training with Spalding Cycling Club.

T: 07989 214032 50yrs plus Legs, Bums and Tums session at Sezanne Walk, Spalding on a Tuesday 10.30 – 11.30am.

T: 07944 432 400 Legs, Bums and Tums at Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach every Tuesday 6.00 – 7.00m T: 07944 432 400 Aerobics at Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach every Tuesday 7.00 – 8.00pm T: 07944 432 400

Tuesday 9.15am – 11.30am Sunshine Club, St Norberts Church Hall, T: 01775 714410 9.30am – 10.30am Hoopy Loopy – Hula Hoop Class, Surfleet Village Hall T: 01775 750133 10.30am, Legs, bums & Tums class, Sezanne Walk community centre, Spalding. 01522 585580 or 07814 165146 2pm – 4pm, second and forth Tues of the month, Spalding Music Club, Ivo Day Centre, T: 01775 723435

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Wednesday 10 – 11.30am, Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding PE11 2XP 10am – 12noon & 7pm – 9pm Pottery Class, Unique Cottage Farm Studios, T: 01775 766698 12noon - 1pm Yoga with Lisa, Pinchbeck T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 7.30pm - 9pm (term time) Spalding

Marching Ambassadors,( 9yrs to 21yrs) learn to play drum & trumpet. United Reform Church, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding £1.00 subs per week T: 01775 723087 E: jim-bright@hotmail.co.uk 8.30pm - 9.30pm Zumba Fitness, Spalding School of Dance T: 077393 60370 Indoor bowls, Spring Gardens, Long Sutton every Wednesday 6.00 – 7.30pm T: 07944 432 400

Thursday 9.15am Zumba Fitness The Vista, Spalding, T: 07595 597023 9.30am – 12.30pm Third Thurs of the month, Unique Textile Group, Unique Cottage Farm Studios 10am Musical Minis, Ivo Day Centre, contact Janie McCormick on 01778 570340, www.musicalminis.co.uk 2 -4pm, Come Knit With Us, Park Court community centre, Weston. 07757657510 or 01522 585580 7.00-8.00pm Zumba Fitness, at Spalding School of Dance T: 077393 60370 7pm - 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 9pm – 10pm Water Polo Club, Castle Sports Complex T: 07584 034372

Friday 10am -3pm Flower Painting Watercolour Workshops, The Lincolnshire Gallery, T: 01945 870411 10am, Indoor bowls & coffee, Park Court Community room, Weston.

T: 01522 585580 10 – 11.30am, Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding PE11 2XP 2pm, Seated Salsa, Lyndis Walk community centre, Holbeach.

01522 585580 or 07814165146 4pm – 5pm, Tennis Training (5-8 Years), Spalding Tennis Club T: 01775 712230 5pm – 6pm, 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

Saturday 9.45am Music Bugs, St Norberts Community Centre Tel 0844 578 1015 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 10.45am Music Bugs, St Norberts Community Centre T: 0844 578 1015

Sunday 8am - Cowbit Car Boot, Moulton Chapel Roundabout, A16 Bypass (booters from 7am) 11am – 12noon, Tennis Training (11-14 Years), Spalding Tennis Club T: 01775 712230 10.30am - 12noon Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex T: 01775 760190 or E: k.e.temple@btinternet.com 7.30pm - 10.15pm Social Sequence Dance. T: 01526 348353 or E: valdancer@tiscali.co.uk

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1 February Michael Portillo Life: A Game of Two Halves 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 2 February Petunia and the Vipers 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 6 February Tom McConville 8.15pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 7 February Sing-a-Long-a GREASE 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 7 February U3A Monthly Meeting 1.45 pm, Pinchbeck Village Hall, 01775 766504, www.u3asites.org.uk/spalding 8 February Gigabyte 7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 13 February The Nightingale, 1.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 50 www.simply-spalding.co.uk SIMPLY SPALDING

14 February - 15 February RAF Swing Wing, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 15 February - 16 February Stained Glass Workshop, 10am to 4pm, Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk, 07714 458813, www. strawberryglass.co.uk 17 February Stained Glass Workshop, 10am to 4pm, Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk, 07714 458813, www.strawberryglass.co.uk 19 February February Funtime, 2pm - 4pm, United Reformed Church Hall, Spalding, 01775 724139

21 February Stained Glass Workshop, 10am to 4pm, Strawberry Glass, Unique Cottage Studios, gillian@strawberryglass.co.uk, 07714 458813, www.strawberryglass.co.uk 22 February The Snow Play, 2pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777t £22 23 February VistaFest 2 charity gig for Cystic Fibrosis, 19:00 - 11:45, The Vista Church Hall, Spalding, vistacrewspalding@gmail.com, 07868 891288, www.facebook.com/TheVistaCrew 28 February The Power Cats, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

Bargains across the store!

Tel: 01775 722786

SALE SALE SALE Last reductions Sharp 32” LED LC32LE40E HD ready, Freeview built in slim LCD TV with edge LED backlighit was £449

Sharp LC40 LE511 40” LCD TV, Was £699

Panasonic TXL39EMS 39” LED TV, Was £599

Panasonic TXL32CS 32” LCD TV, Was £429

Now £349

Now £599

Now £549

Now £399

Hotpoint WML940P Washing Machine in white Was £349

Candy GODF800 8kg load washing machine, 1400 spin, Was £319

Now £319

Now £279

Hotpoint V3D01P Reverse action 3kg Hotpoint TVEM70P 7kg vented tumble capacity Tumble Dryer Was £179, dryer, large reverse action, Was £219

STAR BUY

Indesit IWC6125, 6kg 1200spin washing machine, Was £299

Now £269

Haier DW12-TF White Free Standing Dishwasher, 12 Place Settings. Was £269

Indesit IDS105 Slimline Dishwasher, Was £269

Now £249

Now £249

Now £169

Now £199

Beko Ceramic Hob Oven, 60cm double oven ceramic hob Was £469

Beko BA51NEWSP, Eye leve gas cooker, 50cm wide, Was £369

Hotpoint RFAA22, 55cm wide, ‘A’ plus rated fridge freezer, Was £299

Amica FC126 Larder Fridge, 50cm wide, Was £159

Now £449

Now £319

Now £289

now £139

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No hidden extras immediate delivery whenever possible, excellent after sales service, assurance you only get from a family run business. FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ITEMS OVER £160 WITHIN 20 MILE RADIUS, SMALL CHARGE THEREAFTER. Free installation within 1 metre of appliance (gas installation extra) Limited stock offers whilst stocks last. Pictures for illustration purposes only.

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BMW Economics

The Ultimate Driving Machine

Sycamore

GRABS ATTENTION. AND THE ROAD.

xDrive is BMW’s intelligent all-wheel-drive system. Constantly monitoring which tyres have the most grip, it can react to any loss of traction in just 0.1 seconds – automatically distributing power where it’s needed most. Combine this with monthly payments that are less than you might expect and you could be reacting surprisingly quickly too.

Term of agreement

47 monthly payments

On the road cash price*

Customer deposit

Dealer deposit contribution

Total deposit

Total amount of credit

Option to Optional purchase fee^ final payment

Total amount payable

Rate of interest

BMW Select finance representative example for the BMW X1 xDrive 18d M Sport 48 months £349.00

£29,185.00

£3,900.00 £2,174.64

Representative 5.9% APR

£6,074.64

£23,110.36

£10.00

£10,642.00

£33,130.14

5.9% fixed

£5,650.74

£19,044.26

£10.00

£8,167.50

£27,881.24

5.9% fixed 5.9% APR

BMW Select finance example for the BMW X1 sDrive18d SE. 48 months £299.00

£24,695.00 £3,900.00 £1,750.74

To find out more or to arrange a test drive†, visit www.sycamorebmw.co.uk

Sycamore (Peterborough) Ltd.

Papyrus Road, Werrington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE4 5HW 01733 707070 www.sycamorebmw.co.uk

BMW ECONOMICS.

Official fuel economy figures for the BMW X1 range: Urban 39.2-54.3mpg (7.2-5.2l/100km). Extra Urban 55.4-68.9mpg (5.1-4.1/100km). Combined 47.9-62.8mpg (5.9-4.5l/100km). CO2 emissions 154-119g/km.

Offer available on selected BMW X1 range ordered between 1 November and 31 December and registered by 31 December 2012, subject to availability. Finance examples are based on BMW Select agreements for a BMW xDrive18d M Sport with a contract mileage of 40,000 miles and an excess mileage charge of 9.00p per mile and a BMW sDrive18d SE with a contract mileage of 40,000 miles and an excess mileage charge of 6.84p per mile. *On the road cash price is based on manufacturer’s recommended retail price and includes 3 year BMW Dealer Warranty, BMW Emergency Service, 12 months’ road fund licence, vehicle first registration fee, delivery, number plates and VAT. ^Option to purchase fee and optional final payment payable at the end of the agreement if you decide to purchase the vehicle. Excess mileage charges and vehicle condition charges may be payable if you return the vehicle. Prices are correct at time of publication (November 2012) and are subject to change without notice. Retail customers only. Finance is subject to credit acceptance and available to over 18s in the UK only (excluding the Channel Islands or Isle of Man). Guarantees and indemnities may be required.

Advertised finance is provided by BMW Financial Services, Bartley Way, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9UF. We commonly, but not exclusively, introduce customers to BMW Financial Services. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice. †Test drive subject to applicant status and availability.

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