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New Year New You Finance Health Check

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Happy New Year! How quickly did 2015 come and go?! I hope you all had a fun and relaxing Christmas and the New Year’s Celebrations were as fab as you’d hoped. As with the last couple of years we are taking the opportunity to use the January to look forward to the coming year and we are once again using a format which closely follows many people’s New Year’s Resolutions. You’ll find information in the issue about health, exercise, money, holidays and moving house. I reckon they are pretty much the top five resolutions! If you have made your own resolutions this year then good luck – if you can get to the end of January and keep going then you are a much better person than I am, I seem to always give up on them by somewhere around the 5th of January…. Elsewhere in the issue we take a look at proms. If you have a child in Year 11 or Year 13 it may well be that a prom is on the horizon in the summer. Believe it or not your planning should be well underway by now to ensure your children get the prom they are dreaming of. You’ll find a handy list of things which need to be considered and, as always, make sure you leave plenty of time so you are not feeling stressed at the last minute. Whatever your plans for 2016, everyone here at Simply Spalding wishes you a very happy New Year. Enjoy the issue.

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Youngsters get Artsathlon medals Artistic youngsters have been awarded medals and certificates for taking part in The Great South Holland Artsathlon. Originally inspired by the London 2012 Olympic Games, The Great South Holland Artsathlon invites children aged from four upwards to take part in arts activities during the summer holidays. This year participants enjoyed over 100 sessions and they were rewarded for their efforts during a special ceremony at the South Holland Centre in Spalding last week. Cllr Gary Taylor, portfolio holder for community, handed out medals and certificates to the delighted children. Participants were awarded points for each activity and these were added up to determine who could win either Bronze, Silver or Gold medals. Activities included visual and performing arts workshops, creative writing sessions and watching shows at the South Holland Centre and Ayscoughfee Hall. Cllr Taylor said: “It was a pleasure to present the medals to the children in recognition of the efforts they put into creative activities during the summer holidays. “I would like to thank everyone who took part, I am sure they all enjoyed themselves.”

War memorial given Grade I listing Spalding’s renowned war memorial in Ayscoughfee Hall Gardens has been upgraded from a Grade II to a Grade I protected listing. The memorial is one of 44 First World War memorials designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens – who is famous for the Whitehall Cenotaph. Historic England made the announcement on Friday, just in time for the Remembrance Service held at Ayscoughfee Hall gardens on Sunday. Seven of Lutyens’ memorials are now Grade I listed – representing half of the total number of all Grade I war memorials in England. Lutyens (1869-1944) is known as architect of the Whitehall Cenotaph and the war cemeteries of the Western Front and designed 44 war memorials for towns and

villages all over England. Spalding’s war memorial commemorates 224 lives lost during the First World War. Lutyens’ tranquil Tuscan pavilion design was chosen above five others, and includes a Stone of Remembrance. Spalding’s MP Francis McLaren was killed in a flying accident on August 30, 1917 and it was his wife Barbara who proposed the memorial. It was unveiled on June 8, 1922. Cllr Gary Taylor, portfolio holder for community, said: “The war memorial provides a lasting legacy for those who sacrificed so much. “We’re delighted that it has secured Grade I listing meaning that it is better protected and will continue to serve as a poignant reminder for generations to come.” Roger Bowdler, Director of Listing at Historic England, said: “Lutyens was a key figure in determining how the dead and missing should be commemorated. “His designs are admired for the universality of their message. His pure architectural forms are mute symbols of grief, the simple inscriptions weighted with sorrow. “These are enduring memorials, which show the power of classical architecture to convey meaning and dignity.”

Help and advice on your doorstep Individuals involved with community groups and volunteering – and those who would like to get involved – are being urged to access free support and advice. Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) provides help, support, guidance and training to established and start-up community groups and projects as well as helping to place would-be volunteers in roles that suit their skills, interests, experience and availability. And with an expanding programme of LCVS Local events – where LCVS officers go out into the villages to provide help and advice on the doorstep of the communities it serves – it has never been easier. Marie Chapman, LCVS senior community development and volunteering officer, said: “Our mission at LCVS is to be at the heart of the communities we serve and we know by taking our services out into our villages we make it easier for groups and individuals to access our support. “We’re here to help all community focused groups and projects from weekly toddler groups to one-off community events for hundreds of people.” LCVS would always advise getting in touch before travelling to a LCVS Local to check the event is going ahead as planned. Some events will only go ahead where appointments have been booked in advance. LCVS is also able to offer advice and support from its bases in Louth, Boston, Spalding and Grantham. Find out more at www.lincolnshirecvs. org.uk 4 | www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING

Seven ways LCVS can help: 1. You’re involved in a community project that needs funds and want advice on where you might be successful in securing a grant 2. You have a non-for-profit organisation and need volunteers 3. You’re an individual keen to volunteer and you want to know what opportunities are out there 4. You’ve started or want to start a new community group and want to ensure all the necessary paperwork is in order 5. You’re involved in an established charity and think you could be working smarter 6. You’ve found a fund you think could benefit your community project but want tips to make your application stronger 7. You need to access free or low cost training for your volunteers or staff LCVS Locals take place in Crowland, Donington, Holbeach and Long Sutton. Book an appointment via simon.w@lincolnshirecvs.org.uk or call 01775 718008 LCVS Locals are due to take place between 10am and midday at the following locations: First Wednesday of the month – Crowland Library, Hall Street, Crowland Second Wednesday of the month – Donington (venue to be confirmed) Third Wednesday of the month Long Sutton Market House, Market Street Fourth Wednesday of the month Holbeach United Services Club, Church Street

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Dodge the Shredder Artists in South Holland are invited to a special workshop aimed at helping them to fundraise effectively and create financial strategies for their work. The session called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dodge the Shredderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; takes place at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on Thursday, February 25 2016 and is being held as part of a partnership between South Holland District Council, a-n The Artists Information Company, The Collection and EMVAN. Tickets for the event have gone on sale and anyone interested in attending is advised to book early. Participants are asked to bring copies of a fundraising proposal they are working on and will be given valuable feedback with the aim of improving chances of success. The session is aimed at practitioners with little to no experience of fundraising, or those who need a refresher course in current strategies. Â The workshop will look at: â&#x20AC;˘ Approaching galleries and funding bodies with a great proposal â&#x20AC;˘ Minimising rejection when applying for funding â&#x20AC;˘ How to create a financial support strategy for your projects â&#x20AC;˘ Writing about your practice effectively â&#x20AC;˘ Finding out about the best sources of funding for your activities Â Dodge the Shredder is created, developed and delivered by Emilia Telese, an Italian artist working with performance, visual, site-specific and video art. She has exhibited worldwide, including at Ars Electronica, ZKM, Venice Biennale, the Louvre, Paris and the Freud Museum, London. Emilia is a specialist in professional practice for artists, lecturing and speaking at over 30 UK and European art institutions and organisations. She is a CDA AHRC PhD researcher in Cultural Policy at the University of Warwick in partnership with a-n The Artists Information Company. The workshop costs ÂŁ20 per person but is ÂŁ17 for a-n and EMVAN members. ÂŁ20 (full price) To book tickets visit http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dodge-the-shredderlincolnshire-tickets-19038423437

Kristina is getting scissor happy Young Kristina Ryan is styling a new career after landing an Apprenticeship at a popular hair salon. The New College Stamford student is seven weeks into her training course at the Charles Barry salon in Corby and is already growing in confidence and skill. Â She has already completed Levels 2 and 3 in ladies hairdressing and is now studying Level 3 in barbering and hopes to be employed permanently at Charles Barry once her Apprenticeship is complete. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hairdressing is something I have always wanted to do, so I was really happy when I got offered the job here,â&#x20AC;? said Kristina, 23, from Corby. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have learned so much already and am getting a lot of experience in things I had never done before, such as styling menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hair. It was a challenge at first, but I really like it. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a little nervous in the beginning, coming into a real life environment, but I feel a lot more relaxed now. The college course is helping me enormously because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so relevant to my job here. I gain different things from work and the course, and together they work really well with each other.â&#x20AC;? Â Caroline Mann owns two Charles Barry salons and The Barbers in Uppingham and

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Notes Local Contacts Medical Beechfield Medical Centre .......................... 01775 724088 Munro Medical Centre ................................... 01775 715 999 Pennygate Health Surgery. ........................... 01775 710133 Johnson Hospital .............................................. 01775 652000 Pilgrim Hospital................................................. 01205 364801 Peterborough City Hospital .......................... 01733 678000 NHS Direct........................................................... 0845 4647

Entertainment South Holland Centre ..................................... 01775 764777 Springfields Events Centre ............................ 01775 713253

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

Vets Riverside Veterinary Surgery ........................ 01775 723066 Alder Veterinary Surgery................................ 01775 766646 Vet Savers ............................................................ 01775 724333

Travel National Rail Enquiries.................................... 08457 484950 Traveline...............................................................0871 200 22 33

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

General Spalding Police Station ................................. 01775 722233 South Holland District Council .................... 01775 761161 Post Office. .......................................................... 01775 714424 Citizens Advice Bureau ................................... 08444 111444 Samaritans .......................................................... 01733 312727 Childline ............................................................... 0800 1111 Spalding Library................................................ 01522 782010 Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages ......................................... 01522 782244 6 | www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING

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Nick Worth, The Deputy Leader of South Holland District Council, gives you an insight as to what is happening in and around Spalding and the surrounding villages I attended the South Holland Business Awards back in November and as always go away immensely impressed by the range, innovation and sheer determination of our local businesses to succeed and be the best in their field, many of whom are now nationally and internationally renowned companies. Although the South Holland area majors around the agri-food industry, it is pleasing to see businesses outside of that field going so well, such as Lincs Computers picking up the small business of the year award and Kawstore (building and industrial supplies) picking up Business of the Year. A challenge has been put out to have a new category next year for the Business Woman of the Year and I think we shall see more great innovative businesses coming forward in this category. Well done to all the winners. One of the speakers at the awards ceremony was an Army Major in the reserves who astounded many in the audience when he said that the entire British Army could fit into Twickenham Rugby Stadium. Withdrawing from the British Empire is one thing but to be so small to fit into a rugby stadium does make you a little nervous for our future security. Importantly they are helped out by an additional 30,000 reservists, all of whom have regular jobs and work in local businesses. The potential impact on local business if an employee has to go on a tour of duty, which lasts six months, is obvious, but the benefits far outweigh the negatives in terms of training, confidence, a vast array of new skills, be that in Communications, logistics, engineering or fork lift driving and of course management and leadership skills. In a similar vein but at a much younger level, I also recently attended the AGM and awards evening of 2430 (Holbeach) Squadron Air Training Corps who have 30 enrolled cadets supported by volunteer staff. Cadets can get involved in Flying / Gliding, Training which

includes a BTEC in Aviation & Teamwork/ Personal Development, Camps at RAF Valley,RAF Wyton and Folkestone Green Camp, the Duke of Edinburgh Award ( 5 bronze and 1 silver in the last year), Adventure Training (includes indoor climbing wall, orienteering and trips to Windermere among others), monthly sports evenings, athletics, netball and swimming (6 achieved basic swimming proficiency standard), shooting ( several cadets obtained marksman at different levels), First Aid, Fieldcraft and a band. The Holbeach ATC cadets are often seen around the town packing bags, at the Holbeach Town and Country Fayre, military weekends at the Anglia Motel, Holbeach Christmas Fayre and of course on Remembrance Sunday. If only I was still young, what great opportunities this provides for our young people. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do in this country and there is no doubt we couldn’t survive without them. Police, Fire, Ambulance, Army, Navy, Air Force, Councils, churches, museums, the arts, sports (the recent Olympics highlighted the value of volunteers), CAB, charities in the UK and overseas, voluntary and community groups, conservation groups, zoos, the list is endless. But are we over reliant on volunteers, the same old people doing their bit for society? I suspect not but one thing is sure, with public services being cut to the bone, we will be come ever more reliant on them. Most are happy just to get on with it and do not look for any thanks, just doing their bit. Well I for one would like to say a big thank you to one and all – you do a magnificent job and are the ones who really make Britain Great. If you haven’t yet decided on your New Year’s resolution, why not consider Volunteering? For more information go to www. lincolnshirecvs.org.uk Happy New Year!

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This is the third book featuring DI Zigic and DS Ferreira and like the two previous, it set in the Peterborough area. It tells the story of Dawn Prentice who was already known to the Peterborough Hate Crimes Unit. The previous summer she had logged a number of calls detailing the harassment she and her severely disabled teenage daughter were undergoing. Now she is dead - stabbed to death whilst Holly Prentice has been left to starve upstairs. Can Ferreira or Zigic unpick the truth about mother and daughter, and bring their killer to justice?

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Monkshouse School In literacy we have been reading ‘The Tunnel’ by Anthony Browne and thinking about how to describe the world Rose finds through the tunnel. We used this text as a stimulus for our outdoor learning. We thought of different ways we could create tunnels with a range of man-made and natural materials. Some of us decided to dig a tunnel between two ditches and some of us built over ground tunnels with sticks and plastic sheets. We had great fun getting muddy! Gardening club have been working hard to gather all the seeds from

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the ‘Grow Wild’ wild flowers we planted and grew in the summer term. We had great fun learning how to gather the seeds and store them ready to plant in the spring. The year 3 and 4 children have been working very hard on their ‘Tremors’ projects, focussing on Volcanoes. They then presented their work to their parents. We had a fantastic turn-out for the Halloween Disco at the end of last term with some amazing costumes! Thank you to staff, the PTA and other helpers who assisted with the event.

The children have seen some exciting new changes since their return to school in September. A brand new kitchen, largely funded by the efforts of the PTFA, has been fitted to enable all children from years 2 to 6 to have weekly cookery lessons. The first outings of the year have taken place, with Year 3 children visiting Flag Fen, and the Year 6 children the Galleries of Justice at Nottingham. Year 6 children also enjoyed lunch at Indus, celebrating the end of the 11 plus papers. Year 4 were lucky enough to have a guided tour of The Park at Surfleet as part of their science topic on ‘Habitats’. The children have enjoyed raising money for Breast Cancer and Children in Need and recently were proud to support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. A Remembrance Assembly was held in the school hall, to which parents were invited, and Year 2 spent the morning after Remembrance Day at Ayscoughfee Gardens as part of their studies on Remembrance Day. Year 6 also completed their Bikeability cycling proficiency course and the whole school were delighted to welcome a huge DAF lorry into school, enabling them all to explore the cab and see how important it is to be aware of the relative sizes of a lorry and a bicycle!

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For Children in Need we had lots of super heroes, princesses, spidermen and even a Scooby doo! The staff also dressed up in Children in Need merchandise, including a Pudsey onesie! We raised £41.70 and would like to thank all those who supported the cause and donated.

Spalding Parish Church of England Day School Children from Year 3, 4 and 5 at took part in the ALCS 2015 CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Shadowing Competition for students and this year it asked budding young journalists to tell them: “What reading means to them!” Michal Chamera was one of two runners up from over 600 entries. His article was published online at www.alcs.co.uk/ whatreadingmeanstome.aspx and in their newsletter which is sent to over 40,000 writers. What reading means to me

by Michal Chamera Reading is fun and takes me away. When you start you can’t stop. It is like the words block your ears and mouth, you cannot feel anything. It is like you’re the only one around, it teleports you to another world. You forget everything and read and read. I prefer fiction with pictures and not long, boring books. I prefer fiction like Horrid Henry and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. They have a lot of humour, are funny and of course, have pictures.

There are a lot of authors out there and my favourites out of three are Roald Dahl, Francesca Simon and Jeff Kinney. He amazed me with Diary of a Wimpy Kid, most of my school prefer that book and I love it. I would like to thank all the authors for writing books. I would like to thank Conrad Gesser for inventing the pencil and Laszlo Biro for inventing pens. Thank you Cai Lun for inventing paper and thank you to the Greeks for inventing the alphabet that we use today.

Spalding High School Spalding High School finished an exceptionally busy term in the run up to Christmas, which included Fringe Friday, a day to celebrate arts and cultural education. Students were treated to a pop choir, dance workshops and film shorts. Year 11 students entertained with compelling Drama performances, whilst around the corridors buskers could be found alongside popup dance groups and theatre. The Maths department were also 16 | www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING

celebrating after Year 11 student Josie Periam gained a Gold certificate in the recent United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Senior Challenge, with a fantastic mark of 83. The Senior Challenge usually aimed at Year 12 -13 students allowed lower school students to enter making their achievement even more exceptional. Following the successful production of the Sound of Music students throughout the school helped with the festive spirit by

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he NHS recommends that men should consume no more than 2500 calories a day and women no more than 2000. It also goes on to point out that most people consume too many calories and should look to reduce it. But how do you know if you are eating too much and what’s the best way to go about reducing your calorie intake? A good place to start is to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) which is a way of telling if you are overweight or not. There are many websites which contain tools to work this out for you, but if you prefer to do it yourself you need to divide your weight in kg by your height in metres. Divide the answer by your height again and this will give you your BMI. As a guide, a score under 18.5 is underweight, 18.5 – 25 is a normal weight, 25 – 30 is overweight and over 30 is obese. Remember this is just a guide though. Should you feel that you are overweight and want to do something about it then the first thing you should do is speak to your doctor. They will be in the best position to advise you on the safest and healthiest way for you to lose weight. Some people prefer to follow a diet plan. It can be anything from well-established weight loss companies such as Weight Watchers and Slimming World to newer “fad” type diets such as the Paleo diet. Some people prefer to have a few days “detoxing” where they give up what they think are the worst parts of their diet before embarking on a healthy eating kick. Whatever you choose to do you have to commit to it fully else you might find it difficult to stick to longterm. You need to bear in mind that if you lose weight

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and use it as a way to make lifestyle changes when your diet ends chances are you will put all of the weight you lost back on. Look at it as re-educating yourself. If you don’t want to follow a diet but feel that your diet could do with a little tweaking to improve your health then the NHS recommends the following: •

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his year could be the year that you take the plunge and move house. You could be leaving home for the first time or moving for the tenth time. You could be looking for something bigger or retirement could be on the horizon and you would like something smaller. When moving house there are two main goals – getting the most money for the property you are selling and getting the best deal on the property you are purchasing. There are things that you can do to influence both of these providing you are prepared to put in the time and effort. Heather Barton from Simply Property shares her top tips on how to get the best offer for your house. • Presentation, presentation, presentation. We can’t stress highly enough how presenting your property well will speed up the sale process. Think about your target market and make sure when people walk through the door they know it is the house for them. If in doubt speak to your estate agent as they will know what purchasers are looking for and what they are not. • Get any little DIY jobs done before the property goes on the market as potential purchasers knock thousands off in their heads when they add up little jobs which don’t actually cost that much. • Keep the front garden and driveway tidy as it is the first thing a potential purchaser will see if they are having a drive around the area to see what properties are available. • When it comes to marketing the property make sure you have good quality photographs and

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Nuts, Fruits and Veggies

Chocolate is toxic, but the problem is dogs love it! Cats will also eat creamy-smelling foods and birds, rabbits or hamsters will pick at anything placed in their cage. You must get your pet to an emergency vet right away if they’ve eaten a large amount of chocolate.

Grapes and raisins cause kidney failure, most nuts are harmful to animals, avocado can cause tremors, and onions, garlic and chives damage red blood cells. Don’t hand over your dinner remains no matter how intensively your pet begs.

Caffeine

Teflon non-stick pans give off a toxic fume if they are burned which can kill birds. Birds are very sensitive to fumes including fly spray.

A small lap of tea, coffee or energy drink probably won’t harm your pet, but larger doses will. Hyperactivity, seizures and collapse may follow. Diet pills can also contain caffeine so lock those away.

Antifreeze Antifreeze can drip onto surfaces that our pets then walk over. It smells and tastes sweet, but it’s extremely poisonous. Be careful where you spray antifreeze and certainly don’t use it to defrost birdbaths or ponds.

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Plants Many beautiful flowers are toxic to our pets. Narcissus, hyacinth, rhododendrons and amaryllis are toxic to dogs and cats, so watch out for them chewing on bulbs or bark. Cats don’t chew on many plants but lilies are particularly dangerous for them. If cats brush against lilies and lick off the pollen it can result in death.

“It’s a jungle out there! Stay safe - lock that chocolate away and buy some suitable pet treats...” Garden fertiliser Fertiliser is often made from smelly stuff that dogs love, but it has added chemicals and insecticides that are harmful. Cats will walk and dig in fertilised ground before then licking their feet clean, so net any recently fertilised garden areas (but check daily for trapped hedgehogs or birds).

Money Surprisingly, zinc from coins is toxic to pets. £1 and £2 coins have zinc levels which cause an upset stomach, anaemia and liver damage. Coins are often eaten by dogs who ‘investigate’ their owner’s purse.

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Looking after your money Many of us begin the new year with a bit of a financial hangover after the excesses of Christmas but what can you do to make your money work harder for you in 2016?

any companies offer credit, be it in the form of a mortgage, store card, credit card, catalogue, loan or pay day loan. If you have any of these forms of credit then it is worth an occasional check to make sure you are receiving the best deals and not paying more than you perhaps could be. Whether or not we have ever used credit we all have a credit file which contains a “score” and it is this that companies refer to when deciding whether or not to offer you a credit facility. While there is no universal method for deciding if you are credit-worthy there are some things you can do to give yourself a boost in the eyes of the lenders. The better your credit history the better deals you will be offered so it is worth taking some time to make sure you qualify for them! Credit can be a bit of a vicious cycle as if you have just a little credit history it can be as bad as having a poor one which makes it tougher to get credit – when you are young and starting out it is hard to get a credit card, for example, because you have never had one, a Catch 22 if there ever was one! So if you’ve never had credit, how do you start? There are some things you can do to boost your credit score which don’t actually involve applying for credit. The easiest thing you can do is to register to vote. A quick visit to www.gov.uk will see you on your way. You can also check your credit files by speaking to one of the three major credit agencies – Experian, Equifax or Callcredit. This will reveal what kind of shape your file is in and you can check it for inaccuracies. Checking this information before you apply for any kind of credit will help you to avoid any rejections which will sit on your file for a year. If you already have a credit card have a look at the interest rate. If it is high then you should have a shop around and see if you can find a card with either a lower interest rate or a good introductory offer such as 0% on balance transfers or purchases for a set amount of time. To get your best chance of being approved for a new card you can check your chances of success

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by using an eligibility calculator. These are free online tools and, whilst they cannot guarantee a successful application (each lender uses different criteria) they will give you an indication of your chances. Changing your mortgage is something that not too many people consider. They think of redemption fees, arrangement fees and a whole lot of paperwork. This isn’t necessarily the case and if you are able to find a mortgage with a better interest rate than you are currently paying you could save yourself thousands over the life of the mortgage. If you have little experience in the area then you could use a broker who will have details of mortgages from many lenders. They will know the process well as well as your chances of success. If you are happy with your current provider it might be worth a chat to see if they have any other mortgage products that might benefit you. If you are in any doubt or feel like you are in a bit of a mess when it comes to your finances take the opportunity to sit down with your bank or financial adviser who will be able to use their knowledge to get you in the best possible financial shape.

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New Year New You

Top Holiday Destinations for 2016 Everyone looks for something different in a holiday, it might be a relaxing beach holiday or an adventure packed fortnight away. Whatever you are after there are some top destinations waiting for you in 2016

ands up if you go to the same holiday destination every year. It’s something that loads of us do as once we find a destination we love, why wouldn’t we go back! Whether it’s a destination in the UK or abroad we know what we are going to get and we can relax way in advance knowing we are going to have a good holiday. But with the new year comes an opportunity to try lots of new things, so why not try a new destination? Or a completely new type of holiday all together? If you love a sunshine holiday why not try the opposite and go skiing? Many travel agents will book the whole package for you so no experience is necessary! As well as all of the standard holiday-type reservations such as flights and hotel an agent can also book ski and equipment hire, ski-school and anything else you might need. Grab your brochures (or head online) and decide where you would like to try and shortlist – your travel agent will be able to recommend resorts based on your needs. If you like to split your holiday into a series of city breaks each year you could make a switch and take a cruise. You could take in a number of cities over your break, some which may be completely new to you as well as taking in the experience of all there is to offer on a cruise ship. You can take your travels to almost anywhere in the world, and while you still get the enjoyment from being in a city you could quickly find yourself a new favourite.

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“Adventure holidays offer a totally different kind of relaxation to a beach holiday so it could be a completely new experience for you.”

Adventure holidays your thing? Be brave and book a beach holiday! I’m not recommending you spend 7 days on a beach but perhaps take things at a slower pace and spend half of your time at a resort and the other half off exploring your surroundings. Adventure holidays offer a totally different kind of relaxation to a beach holiday so it could be a completely new experience for you. Working holidays might sound like a total nightmare but imagine heading out to America and spending your time on a working ranch. It’s not your everyday kind of holiday and the memories would last a lifetime. Once again speak to a travel agent as they will know which destinations are best for your levels of experience. How many people can go off and be a cowboy for a fortnight?! Blow the budget! If your holidays are big budget affairs then a safari could tick all of the boxes. Whether it’s Gorillas in Rwanda or watching wildlife at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro there is no other experience like it on earth. Once again speaking to an agent with experience of safari or indeed an agent who deals solely with them is your best starting point.

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Proms

Plan ahead for the night of your dreams What sounds like a fun party for your 16 or 18 year old can quickly descend into panic if you don’t prepare properly with them

“Limousines, classic cars, sports cars, horse and carriages and open top buses are slowly taking over from the taxi and in our area we even see people arrive on the back of tractors!”

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roms have very quickly become a big deal in this country. A BIG deal. Years ago there used to be a small party, if any, for school leavers to wish them well as they embarked on the next stage of their lives. Now these events can rival the biggest of charity balls. And along with that comes the price tag. School councils, PTAs and prom committees work tirelessly each year to raise the money needed to put on a great night for all concerned and fair play to them, if you’re going to have a send-off then do it properly! While all of the committees are beavering away in the background to organise the prom itself there is much preparation to be done from those who are attending. While it may seem straight forward, those who provide prom services can be booked up very quickly so the earlier you can make a start the better. Many of the prom dress providers need their orders in from January to give them time to order in the dresses, make any alterations required and hold fitting sessions to make sure the prom dress is perfect. January feels like an eternity away from July but it’s lead times like this that can catch you out. If dress shopping is top of your list make sure you do it soon! Prom dresses can range in price and if you are looking to go all out then you need to make sure the dress you pick is perfect for you. Prom dress retailers are always happy to book you an appointment to go and look through the dresses, try any on and find the right style for you. Suit hire is also busy so even if you go at this point just to get measured up it will help you down the line. Beauticians and hairdressers book up fast, especially mobile ones so make your enquiries early.

Many girls like to have a practice session with both their hairdresser and make-up artist so booking as soon as you can will make sure you have enough time to decide on the right style for you. Everyone likes to arrive in style and every year we see pictures of people arriving in increasingly lavish transport. Limousines, classic cars, sports cars, horse and carriages and open top buses are slowly taking over from the taxi and in our area we even see people arrive on the back of tractors! If you can think of a new way to arrive you can do it! But be quick! Prom time is a busy time for vehicle hire. Getting as much done as you can as early as you can will stand you in good stead. Having everything in hand will mean you can sit back and really enjoy the run-up to the big event and make it a stress-free experience for all concerned. Of course, you might not want to look too hard at the bill you end up with but hey, it’s a big night for your sons and daughters so that’s for another day….

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verything about the new Peugeot 308 GTI is so electrifying right from the minuscule, sporty steering wheel to the grip the car has around corners. I really feel Peugeot is back on track with its contribution to the hot-hatch market. Way back in the 205 GTI days the French car maker had that particular market sewn up – and the 205 was, and still is, an icon in the motoring world. The 308 GTI will become a legend too; no doubt about it. It has the looks, feel and performance of a true celebrity as well as all the safety gadgetry you need for modern day motoring. My test car looked superb cloaked in a metallic ‘Magnetic Blue’ paintjob, combined with dark leather effect and Alcantara sports seats. The 18 inch alloys appeared satisfyingly sizable against its medium sized, muscular body, and its double chrome tailpipes looked ‘the dog’s’.

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“Apart from track days, where do you get as much fun”? That’s what my mind kept reciting each time I got behind the wheel of this exciting motor.” On starting the engine, the 1.6-litre turbo petrol lump, pinched from the RCZ-R sports coupe, has a willingness to rev, and once you engage first gear and take off, you know this car is not your usual motor. For a start, the gearshifts feel precise and jaunty, and the car is eager – it’s like a dog straining at its lead until it can find an open stretch. Then, when you do find a suitable uncluttered bit of road, you can set the 308 GTi free. That’s when it sits back on its haunches for a moment before launching into a scorching attack on the asphalt. The 248bhp is certainly apparent and the 0-62 mph comes in just 6.2 seconds, climbing where legal, (German autobahns calling?) to 155mph. This 308 is certainly the

embodiment of an exciting new direction for Peugeot. No surprise then that there has been an incredible and positive response to the new car, with plenty of orders so far. The 308 also obtained five stars from Euro NCAP, certifying its safety credentials. So, if you still want hatchback practicality but you are also after a uniquely intuitive and pleasurable driving experience, stop off at your local Peugeot dealer and take the 308 Gti for a test drive. You won’t be disappointed.

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For more items for sale listings visit www.simplyspalding.co.uk Modern Dresser (top lifts off). Includes baskets (not crockery). Approx 4 years old. Size top 37”w x 41” height. Bottom 47”w x 18”d x32” h. Overall height 73” approx. Can deliver Spalding area. £75 ono. 01775 714664

Cycles. Two nearly new mens / ladies cycles plus 2 stands. £60 each or all for £100. 01775 712001

Corner settee green leather. 5-6 seater (can split into 3 parts). From Furniture Village (cushions included free of charge). Recliners at the ends. £350 ono. 07762 919116

Sindy Range Rover with caravan, super home and garage. £80 the lot. 07787 791016

Boys 20” Carrera Blast Bicycle in excellent condition, 20” bike with 7 speed Shimano gears, adjustable suspension and V brakes. £35. 01775 712883 (Evenings Only).

Girls 24” Carrera Luna Bicycle. In excellent condition, 24” bike with 21 speed Shimano gears, adjustable suspension and front and rear disc brakes. £40 01775 712883 (Evenings only).

2 pairs of curtains. 120in wide x 83in drop with valances and tie backs. Fittings inc. £85 ono. Holbeach 01406 490144/ 07939 231247

Smaller size 10 full length evening gown colour rose with sequins around bodice part. Zipped back with boned bodice no straps. Worn once, dry cleaned. Purchased from Fancy Frox for £200. Require £50ono. 07834 612934, evening please. Spalding location.

Size 10 below the knee dress with netting at the bottom giving the dress a fuller look along the bottom seam line. Grape in colour with neck fastening with two hooks and eyes. Back of dress is open down to the bra line with a zip fastening. Warehouse collection, paid £80. £35ono 07834 612934, evening please.

Ladies Wilsons Maxima - Black Leather Jacket. Soft leather, fully lined jacket purchased in USA hardly worn, as new. Detailed on the back. US size L approx. 40” (102mm) chest. Length 25” (64mm). £30 ono. 01775 725061

Ladies Trouser Suit. Precise Petite charcoal and fine pinstripe, fully lined jacket and matching trousers. Jacket is size 10 and trousers size 12 regular, both very good condition hardly worn. Would consider selling separately. £20 ono. 01775 725061

White gloss vanity unit only. Dimension W600 D450 H810 like this one but brand new in box, base only, quality item from Homebase. £35. 01775 713951

Merino wool throw, brand new, luxury item. £25. 01775 713951

Curtains full length. Neutral colours 66” wide by 85” drop. Just been cleaned, only hung for a year. £25. 01775 713951

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Cookshop halogen oven with instructions and recipes. £10. 07530 555126 Plain white tea set. £10 ono. Magimix deep fryer, cost £100, open to offers. 1 centre, 2 double, 2 single wall lights, gilt fittings, open to offers. 01775 713219 Elevation fitness spin aerobic exercise bike. Excellent condition. Search Homebase for product details. £90. 07818 672184 Left handed electro acoustic guitar Epiphone J200 Jumbo. Cost

£340, will accept £100. Very good condition. 01775 720493 Pewter Leather ladies Hotter shoes. Size 4.5. Worn once. £10. Also pewter clutch bag. £5. 01775 720117 Miele Upright Vacuum Cleaner. Excellent condition. Instruction book, spare bags and filters. £50. 01775 710035 Single bed. Drawer divan, unusual “Childhood Dreams” pattern. Cost over £300. Excellent condition. £65 ono. 01775 527169 Snooker Table. Half size, full

accessories, excellent condition. Substantially made. Cost £800. £175 ono. 01775 527169 Chinese rugs. Elaborate patterns. 1 x 12’ x 9’ green, £50. 2 x 9’ x 6’ blue, £30 each. 01775 527169 Suitcases. “IT” brand superior quality, lightweight, easy glide, shiny finish. Attractive scenes (London / Venice). Large £45, Medium £35, Small £25. 01775 527169 Drinks Trolley. Attractive antique globe design. 4’ long, 3’ high, 2’ 6” wide. £75. 01775 527169

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H MONDAY 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates with Lisa, Pinchbeck Library, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 9.30am - 10.45am Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation, Moose Hall, Love Lane, Spalding, T: 07817 623330 9.30am Mobilisation For Older People, Gedney Hill Village Hall , T: 07595 597023 10.00am – 1.00pm Pattern Cutting, The Sewing Cafe at Spalding Swimming Club £10. E: jnutstrickland@yahoo.co.uk 10.00am-10.45am Pop Tots, toddler dance class at the Reading Rooms, Holbeach for 1-4 years, £2.50 a class for more info call Becky T: 07557945546 10.00am -11.30am Yoga with Relaxation, Weston Village Hall. Call Viv T: 07790 469196. 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler Group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding. 10.00am – 12.00 noon Mums and Tots Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T: 01775 713599 12.30pm - 1.30pm Preschool Gymnastics Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T; 01775 713599 1.00pm -3.00pm and 7.00pm -9.00pm Pottery Classes Unique Cottage Studios T: 07709 356371 2.00pm – 4.00pm Kurling, St Norberts Church, T: 01775 761912 4.45pm - 5.45pm Intro to Yoga - yoga sessions tailored for complete beginners and those with a little experience of Yoga. Tonic Health, Spalding T: 01775 725059 5.45pm - 6.45pm Pilates with Anita, Pinchbeck T: 07741 492 729 6.30pm – 8.30pm Puppy Class, 6:30pm, Intermediate 7:30pm Weston Hills. All classes are invite only. Call for appointment on 01775 761795 / 07971 393832 7:15pm – 8:15pm Yoga for sport, male only classes - yoga sessions tailored for more sporty people. Those playing more regular sport will feel the benefit of this session Tonic Health, Spalding T: 01775 725059 7.30pm Pilates, Weston Hills Village Hall, T: 07966 371402, W: www. pilates4everyone.co.uk, E: Sharpchr@ gmail.com 7.45pm - Aerobics, Gedney Hill Village Hall, T: 07595 597023 H TUESDAY 9.00am – 11.00am Moulton Tots & Carers, Broad Lane Moulton, T: 01406 371312 9.15am – 11.30am Sunshine Toddler Club, St Norberts Church Hall, T: 01775 714410 9.30am – 10.30am Hoopy Loopy Hula Hoop Class, Surfleet Village Hall, T: 01775 750133 9.30am Zumba, WI Hall, Holbeach T: 07595 597023 10.00am - 12.00pm and 1.00pm 3.00pm Pottery Classes Unique Cottage Studios T.07709 356371 2.00pm – 4.00pm Spalding Music Club, second and fourth Tuesdays of the

¬anuary Entertainment Guide month, Spalding Music Club, Ivo Day Centre, T: 01775 723435 2.00pm – 4.00pm New Age Kurling Whaplode Village Hall, T: 01406 370961 or 01406 370377 E: pamelamcneil45@tiscali.co.uk 5pm – 5:45pm Short Circuits - a circuit session of different exercises to promote movement, and healthy exercise. Tonic Health, Spalding T: 01775 725059 5.45pm – 7.15pm Sing South Holland Contemporary Youth Choir, T: 01775 764777 5.50pm 1st Spalding Boys’ Brigade Company, (term time) Spalding Baptist Church, for ages 5 - 18. T: 01775 725713 5.50pm to 7.30pm Girls and Boy’s Brigade at Spalding Baptist Church, Swan Street. BB 01775 725713, GB 01775 711135. 6.00pm – 7.00pm New Beginner Linedance Holbeach United Service Club T: 01406 540367 6.00pm - 6.45pm Zumba, Pinchbeck East Primary School, T: 07989 206246 6.00pm - 7.00pm Zumba Kids Dance Class (7-12 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T: 07545 146086 6.00pm – 7.00pm Legs, Bums and Tums at Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach T: 07944 432 400 6.00pm – 9.00pm Beginners Machine Sewing, The Sewing Cafe, at Spalding Swimming Club £10. E: jnutstrickland@yahoo.co.uk 6.30pm – 8.30pm Puppy Class 6:30pm, Intermediate 7:30pm Elizabethan Centre, Whaplode Drove, Crowland. All classes are invite only. Call for appointment on 01775 761795 / 07971 393832 6.30pm - 7.30pm Static Bike Training with Spalding Cycling Club, T: 07989 214032 6.30pm - Zumba, Spalding Gleed School, T: 07595 597023 7.00pm - 9.00pm English Conversation and Life Skills classes for New Arrival / Migrant Workers. Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. Free. T: 01406 366767 7.00pm – 8.00pm Aerobics, Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach, T: 07944 432400 7.00pm – 9.00pm Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia Support Group, first Tuesday of every month, Wings Meadow Activity Centre, Freiston Road, Boston. PE21 OJH E: julia. buyukkaraca@ulh.nhs.uk, T: 01205 446151 7.30pm Spalding and District Stamp Club, meetings third Tuesday of each month in the Ladies Room of the Constitutional Club, Broad Street. T: 01775 762661 7.30pm-8.30pm Renew class (Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi principles) Surfleet Village Hall. T: Zoe 07921 553849 H WEDNESDAY 9.30am- 12.00 noon Card Craft, Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church,

Haverfield Road, Spalding. 10.00am -11.30am Yoga with relaxation for Beginners, St Norbert’s Church Hall, Spalding. T: Viv 07790 469196 10.00am – 1.00pm Using a Commercial Pattern, The Sewing Cafe, at Spalding Swimming Club £10. E: jnutstrickland@yahoo.co.uk 10.00am – 12.00 noon Over 50s Badminton Club, Holbeach Community Centre, T: 01406 424602 10.00am - 11.30am Tea/Coffee morning, Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington Road, Spalding, PE11 1LY, T: 01775 527516. 12.00noon – 1.00pm Yoga with Lisa, Pinchbeck, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 2pm Spalding & District Stamp Club. Meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the Fraiser Room, Gosberton Road, Surfleet (next to the church). T: 01775 762661 2pm – 4:30pm Weeky Tea Dances, Surfleet Village Hall T: 01775 680281 4.15pm – 5.15pm Mini Tennis Training (4-9 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 6.00pm – 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Spring Gardens, Long Sutton, T: 07944 432400 6.15pm - Zumba, Cowbit Village Hall, T: 07595 597023 7.00pm - 8.00pm Ladies’ Body Blast (cardio and strength) at Tonic Health, Westlode Street, Spalding. Tel: 07921 553849 7.00pm – 9.00pm English Conversation and Life Skills, Classes for New Arrival / Migrant Workers. Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. Free. T: 01406 366767. 7.30pm – 9.00pm Spalding Marching Ambassadors, (term time) (9 to 21yrs) learn to play drum & trumpet. United Reform Church, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, T: 01775 723087, E: jim-bright@hotmail.co.uk 7.30pm – 10.00pm Table Tennis coaching available at Castle Sports Complex, Spalding, T: 01775 760163, E: admin@spaldingtabletennisleague. co.uk, www.spaldingtabletennisleague. co.uk 8.00pm Zumba, Gedney Victory Hall, T: 07595 597023 8.30pm - 9.30pm Zumba Fitness, Spalding School of Dance, T: 077393 60370 H THURSDAY 9.00am – 11.00am Moulton Tots & Carers, Broad 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 Pop Tots, St Thomas Road Methodist Church, Spalding. T: 07557 945546. 10.00am Musical Minis, Hazel Morgan,

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E: Hazel@musicalminis.co.uk T: 07752 270700 10.00am - 11.30am Mothers & Toddlers, Term time only at Clavary Baptist Church, Carrington Road, Spalding, PE11 1LY T: 01775 527516.10.30am – 12.30pm Spalding & District Branch Parkinsons UK, Third Thursday of each month, Pinchbeck Village Hall, Knight Street, Pinchbeck, T: 01775 766217 2.00pm - 4.00pm Come Knit With Us, Park Court Community Centre, Weston, T: 07757 657510 5.45pm-6.45pm Pilates with Lorraine, Bear Lane, Pinchbeck, T: 07741 492729 6.00pm – 9.00pm Youth Club 11-16 Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. 6.15pm – 7.30pm Yoga for beginners, Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street. T: Nikki 07935250114. W: www.spaldingyoga.co.uk 6.30 - 8pm Yoga with Relaxation BWY. St Norbert’s Church Hall, Spalding. T 07790 469196 E viv.scupham@ virginmedia.com 6.45pm Zumba, WI Hall, Holbeach, T: 07595 597023 W: www.spaldingyoga.co.uk 7.00pm – 8.00pm Puppy Class Ivo Day Centre. All classes are invite only. Call for appointment on 01775 761795 / 07971 393832 7.00pm - 9.30pm Holbeach Air Training Corps, Church Street, Holbeach,oc.2430@aircadets.org, T: 01406 422883 Wednesday & Friday Evenings. 7.00pm Cancer Support Group, St. Barnabas, T: 01406 359919 7.45pm – 9.00pm Yoga (mixed abilities), Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street. T: Nikki 07935250114.w 9.00pm – 10.00pm Water Polo Club, Castle Sports Complex, T: 07584 034372 H FRIDAY 10.00am -3.00pm Flower Painting Watercolour Workshops, The Lincolnshire Gallery, T: 01945 870411 10.00am Music Bugs, Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. T: 0844 578 1015 E: sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.45am Music Bugs, St Norberts Community Centre, Spalding. T: 0844 578 1015 E: sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00am Indoor bowls & coffee, Park Court Community Room, Weston. T: 01522 585580 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding. 2.00pm Seated Salsa, Lyndis Walk

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info@simplyspalding.co.uk Community Centre, Holbeach, T: 01522 585580 or 07814 165146 4.00pm – 5.00pm Tennis Training (5-8 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 5.15pm – 6.15pm Tennis Training (11-16 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 7.00pm - 8.30pm Junior Fencing (713yrs), Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178 E: BlademasterGBR@aol. com, W:custodiansfencingclub.co.uk 7.30pm - 8.45pm Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 E: kay.temple9@gmail.com 8.30pm - 10.30pm Adult Fencing (14yrs +), Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178, E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W: custodiansfencingclub.co.uk H SATURDAY 8.45am - 11.00am Junior Indoor Bowls, Castle Sports Complex, Spalding. T: 01775 714556 9.00am – 11.00am Puppy Class 9am, Intermediate 10am, Advanced 11am. Pinchbeck Village Hall. All classes are invite only. Call for appointment on 01775 761795 / 07971 393832 9.15am-10.15am Freestyle Dance Class (4-7 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T: 07545 146086 10.30am-11.30am Freestyle Dance Class (8-12 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T:07545 146086 9.15am Zumba, Peele Leisure Centre, T: 07595 597023 9.30am – 10.30am Little Warrior Martial Arts, WI Holbeach, 4-11years T: 07925 244817 10.30am –12.00 noon Multi fighting arts, WI Holbeach, Adults T: 07925244817 10.00am – 11.15am Junior Golf Coaching, Spalding Golf Club, T: 01775 680474 10.00am – 11.00am Tennis Training, (9 -12 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 11.00am – 12.00noon Tennis Training, (13 -18 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 11.15am - 12.15am Little Warriors 4-11 Martial Arts, Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. H SUNDAY 10.30am - 12noon Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 E: kay.temple9@gmail.com 11.00am – 12.00 noon Tennis Training, (11-14 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230

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