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cannot tell you how great it is to be back in full swing of work and producing the magazine. It was lovely to have so many emails and messages on Facebook from residents who are happy we are back in print, so a huge thank you to all that took the time to get in touch. If anyone has any local stories they would like covering please contact me on 01775 640254 or email editor@ simplyspalding.co.uk.

During lockdown we took the opportunity to consult with the public and advertisers and explored the different ways in which we could distribute the magazine and the overwhelming feedback suggested residents would like to see it more freely available – we have therefore built relationships with local primary schools and businesses to partner with us the distribute the magazine locally. We now have Simply Spalding available

at over 50 outlets across South Holland, along with many primary schools in the area placing the magazine in school book bags. We are therefore no longer delivering through letterboxes, so make sure you hunt out a copy each month!

What a change in the weather we have had over the past few weeks. Literally overnight the temperature plummeted 10 degrees and that was it – Autumn is here! I love this time of year as it’s nice to get cosy at home, see the changing colours outside and days out are less busy!

However I have approached October this year with a little trepidation as I have celebrated a big birthday…albeit different to how we planned at the beginning of the year! We enjoyed a family weekend in Norfolk, not on the warm beach as we hoped for, but in some ways this took the pressure off and we were able to enjoy the in a more relaxed way and filled it with family time,

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Back to this issue. We have returned to our usual magazine format this month jam packed full of inspiration, advice and local good news stories. Nick worth is back giving us an overview of life at the council and what plans are afoot across South Holland, Laura has some gorgeous winter warmers, We look at how to help wild birds in our new regular feature ‘The Great Outdoors’ as now more than ever we all need appreciate what getting outside locally can offer. Tim test drives the 7 seater Mitsubishi Shogun Sport and finally we look at sixth form options for those moving on in their education come September 2021.

All that’s left for me to say is enjoy the issue, stay safe and see you next month!

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Council thanked by local businesses after £18 million worth of COVID grants distributed since April

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ver 1,500 businesses in South Holland who are struggling due to the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic have benefited from various Government grant schemes worth over £18.4 million distributed by South Holland District Council.

Businesses from all sectors including horticulture, retail, manufacturing and market traders were invited to apply for grants of up to £25,000. Of those businesses that the council has been able to support, many owners said that the money has been vital in helping to retain jobs, offset lost income and to prepare their business for an economic recovery.

Despite the large numbers of businesses who received financial help, some businesses unfortunately missed out due to high demand and a Governmentset criteria. In an effort to get more funding to local businesses, the Council wrote to the Secretary of State for Business Alok Sharma MP to ask for the removal of a ring fence on how much funds district councils could use for grant funding. The Council continues to closely monitor the initiatives coming from central Government so that South Holland businesses

can be supported as much as possible during the coming months.

Councillor Nick Worth, deputy leader and portfolio holder for growth and commercialisation, said: “Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, teams from across the Council have been working flat out to ensure local businesses received grant funding as quickly and efficiently as possible.

“We used every avenue to find those within the district who may be entitled to funding, aiming to help as many eligible businesses as we could. The £18.4 million we distributed through various Government grant schemes went directly into our local economy to support businesses against the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and aiding their recovery.

“Whilst we weren’t able to help every business across the District, the demand for funding far outweighed what was available to us from central Government.

The fact the Council wrote to the Government asking for flexibility in how grant funding could be spent demonstrates our commitment to supporting our local economy as much as we can.”

Cathedral Highlights Tours Commence Once Again

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fter a gap of nearly seven months, Peterborough Cathedral excitedly started up its guided tours again.

The Highlights Tours take visitors around the Cathedral in the company of a knowledgeable guide who can share some of the wonderful stories from its many centuries of history.

Peterborough Cathedral, which was an Abbey until 1541, has long been at the centre of national and international events. It was an important medieval monastery and is a royal burial place; it has survived Civil War destruction, and then been through a time of restoration and rediscovery of its Anglo-Saxon roots in the 19th century.

The tours have been carefully planned to ensure that they comply

with current COVID-19 guidelines.

To maintain social distancing there is a limit of just six people on each tour, so it is advisable to arrive in plenty of time. The tour times will usually be 11.00am and 2.00pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1.00pm on Sundays.

The plan is that the tours continue to run at these times on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the coming months.

For many of the team of volunteer guides it has been a long wait for the tours to start up again. Stephen Dodding, who will be leading one of the first tours back, said: “I can’t wait to get started again. We’re certainly living in a different world now but it will still be marvellous to meet people from Peterborough and farther afield once again through these socially

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distanced tours. With its wealth of history there can be no better place to put the world’s current woes into perspective and to demonstrate that all things pass. I look forward

to giving everyone a very warm welcome back.”

It is hoped that the ever-popular Tower Tours will be running daily during October half term.

South Holland District Council scoops RSPCA Gold award for 3rd consecutive year

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outh Holland District Council has been recognised again for its exceptional care and provision when dealing with stray dogs in the District, after receiving a top national award for the 3rd year in a row.

The RSPCA have recognised the Council’s stray dog work in South Holland as part of their 2020 PawPrints Awards, recognising good practice from local authorities, housing providers and contingency planners in relation to welfare and going above and beyond for animals.

For the 3rd year in a row, the Council has received a Gold award in the Stray Dog category. The award specifically recognises the work done across the entire journey of the Council’s work with strays, including the work of the warden, kennels, re-homing, veterinary care and the other staff who help to manage and administer the service.

It also recognises promotional work around the microchipping and

neutering of dogs, with advice and links to further information available on the Council’s website, along with more information about the dog warden service, at www.sholland. gov.uk/DogWarden.

Councillor Anthony Casson, South Holland District Council portfolio holder for public protection said: “I am delighted that the Council has been recognised by the RSPCA with this top industry award for a 3rd consecutive year, which reflects the continued hard work of our team in South Holland and their commitment to protecting animal welfare.

“Even throughout the added complexities of the last few months the team have worked hard with both internal and external partners and have built strong links with the local community to secure the best possible outcomes for pets and their owners in the District. I’d like to congratulate the whole team and everyone who has helped them for deservedly winning this award.”

Remember, Remember the 5th of November!

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ith Bonfire night fast approaching Jerry Green Dog Rescue have some tips and advice to share with you on how you can try and keep your dog calm and settled during the celebrations.

Shelley Wilks, Deputy chief Executive for the rescue says: “We know that many dogs are not bothered by the fireworks and during the numerous displays throughout the year those days will go by like any other. Whereas for some dogs, it is quite a different story. Many are terrified by the loud bangs and flashing lights, and it can be a traumatic experience.

“It may be a time of year you dread with your furry companion, but there are things you can do in preparation and during the night to make it easier on you both to cope with.

“We’re also aware that throughout lockdown, many people have welcomed new furry friends into their home who may have never heard fireworks before, so now is the time to prepare them for this new experience.”

Jerry Green’s tips on what you can do in advance: Starting now, you can begin acclimatising your dog to firework sounds. There are CDs and downloads available of generic firework/bonfire noise that you can use. You can also check this video out on YouTube: Firework sounds.

Training should begin as far in advance as possible and is an ongoing process. Don’t expect success overnight: just like humans, working with phobias takes time!

1) First, take your dog to the vet. Noise sensitivity is often seen in pets who are in pain or have undiagnosed medical issues, such

as gastrointestinal problems. If your pet is in discomfort, training will at best take much longer, or at worst be completely ineffective.

2) Decide on a time during the day when it is most convenient to train, and plan that in to your schedule. This will make it more likely that you are able to stick to the plan, even in the face of busy, everyday life. You’re best doing several short sessions a day, then one long session.

3) Systematic desensitisation has been shown to be most effective at helping with noise phobias. This involves playing firework noises and GRADUALLY increasing volumes at a pace that your dog can cope with. Remain calm whilst you do this training, and continue with your day as normal, but ensuring to keep a close eye on your dog.

• Play the sounds at such a low volume that your dog notices the sound, but does not respond fearfully to it. Their ears might prick, and they may look up, but they should quickly be able to go back to what they are doing. Look out for signs of anxiety like licking lips, yawning, scratching, whining and pacing, and immediately reduce the volume further.

• Over the course of many days, increase the volume very gradually, noting how your dog responds each time and adjusting the volume as needed. Don’t increase the volume until your dog is able to ignore it at its current level.

• Never throw your dog into the deep end by cranking up the volume and expect them to get used to it- it won’t work and your dog will suffer as a consequence.

Slow, gradual exposure is key.

If you seek further advice and support, please contact your vet, our Enterprise Trainer or a qualified dog behaviourist.

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Nick’s Notes Worth Cllr Nick

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elcome back to Simply Spalding after a very long Covid enforced break. My County Council portfolio covers Emergency Services and we already had some excellent contingency plans in place for a pandemic, but the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic certainly tested those plans to the full. Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue played a major part supporting the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum, chaired by the Police, in their strategic and tactical planning.

This included supporting EMAS with ambulance driving, mortuary planning, PPE storage and delivery of PPE to key partners including care homes. We were also fortunate in that many of our retained firefighters were furloughed from their everyday work, which meant that their availability to respond to incidents

Nick Worth, gives you an insight as to what is happening in and around Spalding and the surrounding villages.... was better than at any time in our history.

At both County and District level the way we worked changed dramatically, with all office based staff being requested to work from home and most continue to do so.

This has meant massive changes to our IT making full use of previously little known video conferencing software such as Zoom, Teams, Lifesize, Skype for Business to name a few! To their great credit the workforce adapted really quickly to the new technology and has now become part of the new normal.

Looking ahead it is likely that in the future working practices will involve something like two days in the office and three working from home. There is much debate over this as working from home has its good and bad points and not everyone wants to work from home as many need that interaction and

stimulus that you can only get with your colleagues in the office. I would also like to pay particular tribute to our refuse collectors and grounds maintenance teams working in their ‘Bubbles’ (a new definition now needed in the dictionary!), week in week out delivering our most basic services that maybe we always take for granted and could so easily have fallen over. Well done to them, they are indeed key workers.

There are of course many savings to be had and a better quality of life for our workforce. I know that I used to travel around 20,000 miles a year going back and forth from Lincoln and Spalding. Since March I have probably done 1,000 miles but attended meetings in different parts of the County and in London all in the same day using video conferencing, so much more efficient. Meetings are more focussed , but you do miss the social side of it. There comes a point

when you are desperate just to see someone in person!

Covid hasn’t stopped us moving forward and over this time we have distributed over £18million in grants for our local businesses and community groups. Unfortunately there will always be a few that don’t meet the criteria and as the Chancellor has said, we can’t help everyone, but we will always try to help where we can. Further investment has come into the Food Enterprise Zone at Holbeach where building work is well underway and The South Western Relief Road in Spalding has started preliminary works near to Enterprise Way ready for the main work to commence in the spring.

A £4.5million bid has been put into the government for the Holbeach High Street Fund for which we anticipate hearing the outcome around November. Spalding has formed its own town centre group made up of a mixture of businesses, The Federation of Small Business and the District Council to look at a strategy for the future of the town centre with some anticipated quick wins, alongside some medium and longer term ambitions. Their first meeting was by all accounts a positive one, but it hardly needs saying that the next six months are going to be very difficult for High Streets and retailers across the country.

So finally, it’s nice to be back, but Stay Safe, Put your masks on, keep your distance, download the COVID-19 app on your phone, use it and be positive - together we will get through this.

Nick

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Advice

How To Claim Pension Credit Age UK and Government statistics highlight that a significant number of those over state retirement age and on low incomes who may be eligible to do so, are not claiming Pension Credit. As such, they may be missing out on extra weekly income, plus several free services or other benefits.

You can apply online, by phone or by completing a form. Before applying you’ll need to gather the personal information the Pension Service need. When you call them, you’ll need to answer questions about your income and savings.

Make sure you have:~ • your National Insurance number • your bank, building society or Post Office card account details • details of how much money you have coming in each week, such as from a pension • details of any savings and investments you have • your housing costs, such as rent or mortgage repayments • information about any benefit payments you receive If you live with a partner you’ll need to give the Pension Service the same information about them. You’ll also need to provide information of anyone else living with you such as details about any benefits they’re receiving. You won’t need to give detail about their income.

You can apply for Pension Credit online on GOV.UK. You can only apply online if: • you’ve already claimed your State Pension • you’re not living with someone under 16 or between 16 and 19 in full-time education Before starting your application, gather your information. You’ll have to complete your application in one sitting and are unable to save and

complete it later. If you can’t apply online, you can call the Pension Service and tell them you want to claim Pension Credit.

Telephone: 0800 99 1234 Textphone: 0800 169 0133 Monday to Friday, 8am to 7:30pm Pension Credit can be backdated for up to 3 months before you apply if you were eligible during that time.

This means you’ll get up to 3 months of Pension Credit included in your first payment.

If the Pension Service have all the information they need they can sometimes decide on your claim and put payments in place straight away. If they need more information they’ll send you a form to fill in.

You’ll need to send what they’ve asked for within a month of being asked for it. If you need more time, you’ll need to contact the Pension Service and explain why. A friend or relative can call for you. They can go through your application on the phone .

If they’re going through your application on the phone you must be with them when they call to make sure they answer things correctly.

You can also claim by completing a form. A friend or relative should call the Pension Credit claim line and ask them to send you the form.

Contact your nearest Citizens Advice if you need help applying or gathering extra information. If you’re eligible for Pension Credit you’ll get a letter after you apply

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saying how much you’ll get and when you’ll be paid. It is paid every four weeks into your bank, building society or Post Office card account.

You can be paid using the Payment Exception Service if you have difficulty opening or managing a suitable account.

You might receive Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction if you get Pension Credit. You’ll also be able to get help with the cost of court fees and, if your partner is under 60 and you’re receiving Guarantee Credit, they’ll get free prescriptions.

Anyone on Pension Credit can apply for a Budgeting Loan which can help with things like travel costs or funeral payments.

Ask the Pension Service to explain the extra benefits to you when you apply.

You might also be able to get help

paying for your daily essentials - for example to help pay for food or school costs.

You might be able to get a free TV licence if someone in your household gets Pension Credit.

To get the discount, both of the following must apply to the licence holder: • they’re 75 years or older • they get Pension Credit or have a partner living at the same address who does You can challenge the decision on your claim if: • you’re told you can’t get Pension Credit • you don’t think you’ve received enough Pension Credit For further information on this matter, or anything related to it you can call Adviceline on 03444 111 444, or use either the Citizens Advice email or webchat services.

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School News Primary School Applications The school application process can be daunting, so if you are not sure where to start, this guide gives you a detailed overview of how to apply for a school place When do children start school?

Children are eligible to start school (Reception) in the academic year following

website or by phoning or writing to the Local Authority directly. In Lincolnshire this is 16th November 2020.

15th January: The deadline for ‘on-time’

their fourth birthday.

Although most children start school in

applications. Late applications will still

• Reading the Schools Admissions Criteria

when more parents applied for a place than

This is to check that your child is eligible

the number of places available, then the

for the schools that you want to apply to.

Local Authorities must provide a

be considered but there is less chance of

children don’t have to be in education until

getting a place at one of your preferred

Common Application Form (CAF) for you

a ‘set date’ following their fifth birthday;

schools.

to put in your preferences for a place at

16th April: Primary Schools National

Age. The set dates are the 31st December,

Offer Day.

31st March and 31st August.

There is the option to delay a child’s

The application process Each Local Authority should publish an

start date if you feel your child is not ready

If a school is oversubscribed, that is

• Consulting Ofsted Inspection Reports

the September after their fourth birthday,

this is known as the Compulsory School

the school is not oversubscribed.

school uses its oversubscription criteria to decide the priority order in which places are allocated.

The government allows the admission

state-funded schools. You must be able to

authority some leeway in how they decide

name a minimum of three schools in order

on their oversubscription criteria, but in all

of preference and the form should allow

schools the highest priority must be given

you to provide reasons for why these are

to looked-after children and previously

your preferences. Listing three schools

looked-after children - that is children who

to start school full-time in the September

admissions booklet online that explains

means that if your first preference school

are, or have been, in the care of the local

following their fourth birthday. We would

their application process and should

is unable to offer a place, there are other

authority such as foster care.

recommend discussing delayed admission

include a directory with a list of schools’

options to go with.

and part-time admission with the schools

details, admissions policies etc.

Other examples of criteria that are often used are:

information you give on the application

• Children with a sibling at the school

own research in the lead up to applying for

form. The information will often be

• Children living in the catchment area

a school place. This could include:

checked and a place could be withdrawn if

It’s a really good idea to do some of your

you are applying to.

Important dates for admission

It is important to be truthful about the

• Attending Open Days – during the

The individual Local Authority will set the date from which you can start applying

Covid-19 pandemic many schools aren’t

for primary school places. This information

offering open days but may offer one on

will be available on your Local Authority

one visits, video calls or online tours.

you submit a fraudulent application.

Applying

School admissions criteria

lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/

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Nursery & Reception Virtual School Tour Is your child due to start Nursery or Reception in September 2021?

If so, our “Vibrant learning community with enthusiastic pupils and energetic staff ” (OFSTED) may be the perfect environment for your child.

Due to current circumstances, school tours will be delivered virtually and can be found on our school website from the beginning of November.

Question and answer sessions with the Head teacher and EYFS lead will be offered via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 11th November between 1:00-2:30pm and Thursday 12th November between 9:30-11:00am.

Please contact our school office to book your slot.

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Holbeach Bank Academy

Holbeach Primary Academy

Holbeach Bank Academy is part of the exciting and expanding Lincolnshire Educational Trust committed to success for all young people of all ages.

Holbeach Primary Academy is part of the exciting and expanding Lincolnshire Educational Trust committed to success for all young people of all ages.

Education is a partnership between home and our Academy and we really value our relationship with our parents/ carers.

Education is a partnership between home and our Academy and we really value our relationship with our parents/ carers.

We know that all children learn best when home and school work closely together and very much value our families.

We know that all children learn best when home and school work closely together and very much value our families.

Hope, Believe and Achieve

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We warmly invite current and prospective parents to our Virtual Presentation which will go live from 23rd October 2020 on our website.

We warmly invite current and prospective parents to our Virtual Presentation which will go live from 23rd October 2020 on our website.

Online applications will be open from 16th November 2020.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15th January 2021.

Online applications will be open from 16th November 2020.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15th January 2021.

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Do you have the creativity, imagination and skills to tickle the taste buds of a seven year old?

Would you like a job in catering with day time working hours and school holidays off? If the answer is “yes” then you might just be the Kitchen Supervisor we are looking for.

See the “quick link” on our website for dates and details of how to join.

St John the Baptist Primary School, Spalding require a Kitchen Supervisor to cook meals for pupils and manage the catering operation of our very successful school kitchen.

www.st-john.lincs.sch.uk

Hours: 32.5 hour per week term time only (38 weeks) Salary: Grade 6 - £22,911 - £25,295 (Pro Rata) depending on experience.

We look forward to welcoming you

All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a cookery skills test, literacy and numeracy test and an interview.

If you think you could tickle our tastebuds we would love to hear from you.

You can download an application pack from our school website www.st-john.lincs.sch.uk or to request a postal pack or to discuss the role further please contact our School Business Manager, Leanne Manton on Tel: 01775 722644 or e-mail leanne.manton@st-john.lincs.sch.uk

Closing date noon 30th October 2020.

Interviews will take place week commencing 2nd November 2020.

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The Welland Primary Schools Federation number and writing, our Foundation Stage curriculum builds on pre-school learning and provides rich opportunities for children to explore and investigate as well as develop those very important social skills that allow them to build positive relationships with their friends as well as adults.

Unfortunately, due to Covid, we are not able to offer visits into school. We will be providing virtual visits but, in the meantime, please do take a look at each school’s website as that provides a detailed insight into each school

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Our three schools are driven by the same educational ethos and values; we strive to ensure every child is given the best introduction to their primary school educational journey. Starting school can be a daunting prospect for some children. We work closely with our families to build those important relationships that are so crucial in ensuring a happy start to school life. We work closely with pre-schools as well, which enables us to know the whole child and creates a picture of their pre-school learning. As well as focussing on phonics,

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Virtual Tours for Parents of Children starting school in September 2021 We would like to invite you to our open and friendly school where every child matters to every member of our school community.

We look forward to showing you a glimpse of our busy day to day school life.

For further information please contact the school office via email to office@pinchbeckeast.lincs.sch.uk or call 01775 723841 Executive Headteacher: Mr A Raistrick Head of School: Mrs T Vayro Part of The Welland Primary Schools Federation

SPALDING Surfleet Primary School’s Virtual Tours for Parents of Children starting school in September 2021 Our Virtual Tour gives you the chance to come and look around our school and our facilities.

We are a caring and friendly school, where we know every child well. Children in small schools benefit from the ‘family feel’ learning environment that we provide, please join us and discover why we are the right choice for you and your child.

Woolram Wygate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1PB

Part of the Welland Primary Schools Federation

Virtual Tours Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend our Virtual Tour for Parents of Children starting school in September 2021 During the Virtual Tour, parents/carers will be given information on how to apply for a school place

Surfleet Primary School, Station Road, Surfleet, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4DB

Contact us by phone or email if you are interested

Primary School

To register your interest, please contact the school office on 01775 769445 or email office@spalding-pri.lincs.sch.uk

Executive Headteacher: Mr A Raistrick Head of School: Mr R Chipperfield Tel: 01775 680373 Email: admin@surfleet.lincs.sch.uk Website: www.surfleet.lincs.sch.uk

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We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Learning Together, Succeeding Together Executive Headteacher – Mr A Raistrick Head of School – Mrs J Grimble

Contact us for more information or to reserve a book at Spalding. library@gll.org or call us on 01522 782010 and ask for Spalding library.

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We have missed you and we are very pleased to be welcoming you safely back into our libraries. We are now able to offer limited services including browsing and borrowing, reservations, book bundles, photocopying, printing services, pre-booked 1 hour computer sessions and more. Our opening hours are: Monday to Friday 10.00 – 4.00 and Saturday 10.00 – 1.00

David brings us another instalment in his hilarious ‘World’s Worst’ series with tales of the world’s silliest mums and dads which will make you laugh out loud!

November Activity Packs We have activity packs available for children to collect and take home from the library with a pack to make your own Corner Monster Bookmark in the November pack.

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Our school is like a large family where everyone cares for each other and where everyone is valued.

We try to:

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• create an atmosphere where the emphasis is placed on kindness, development of good manners, and a consideration for others.

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• encourage children to become self-confident, independent and responsible.

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From Monday 26th October 2020 you will be able to visit and explore our school website for a flavour of all that we have to offer, including a virtual tour and a presentation.

To access the link please email the school after 26th October 2020 at enquiries@st-norberts.lincs.sch.uk and we will send you a direct hyperlink.

Prospective parents will also be able to collect a school prospectus from the school office in line with our Covid-19 risk assessment - please ring and organise a time on 01775 722889 “A communion of high achieving catholic schools where every person meets Jesus and grows uniquely in God’s love.” https://www.stl-cmat.org.uk/

Ofsted 2015 ‘This is a good school’ ‘By the time they leave the school pupils’ excellent behaviour and good social skills have prepared them well for the future world of work.’

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By Jo Wright

He’s a dear dog who loves snacks, walkies and sleeping – in that order! But this month has seen Otis laid a little low…

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ello my friends! I hope you have been staying safe and well.

I’m afraid the same can’t quite be said for me. I had to take a trip to the dog doctor!

My humans became terribly worried when the usual skittering sound of my puppy paws on the floor became a pitter patter thud, followed by a crash and a huff.

Dog down! I was hauled into the car (with a great deal of huffing, puffing, and cries of ‘Otis!

How much have you eaten?’), and it was a visit to the vet for me.

Turned out I had sprained my shoulder. Poor me! Plenty of rest was recommended. No problem!

Back home I hobbled upstairs, bounded onto my humans’ bed, and there I planned to stay. ‘But where am I supposed to sleep, doggo?’ asked my human. I opened a convalescing eye. ‘Swap you,’ I said generously. ‘You can have my basket.’ She didn’t look keen and produced a suspicious looking substance. ‘Open wide, poppet,’ she said softly, ‘the vet’s given you some nice medicine.’ ‘Shan’t.’ ‘Yes you shall, just let me pop it into your mouth.’ ‘Won’t.’ ‘Yes, you will.

Just swallow it quickly for me.’

‘Shan’t. Won’t.’

So, she left her bedroom (well, my bedroom now) and a few minutes later I smelt a sausage smell coming my way. The

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persistent human was back! ‘Snack, Otis?’ she asked, holding my bowl under my sniffing snout. Don’t mind if I do! So I licked up every last bit.

Had a slight tang to it but never mind. The human left her (my) room looking smug for some reason.

Well, in the morning I felt a lot better. Especially when a bowl of (slightly odd tasting) best ham came my way. And now? Let’s just say it’s a good job my human lives in trainers. She has to run to keep up with me! Who knew sausages and ham could do a dog such good? Unless…

Your friend,

Otis

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What are the Options at 16?

As Year 11 approaches, your son or daughter will need to start thinking about their options when they leave school at 16.

As you help them through this process, you should discover a range of choices relating to education, training or work.

You could start your search at GOV.UK (www.gov.uk/browse/ education/find-course) where you’ll find out more about qualifications, apprenticeships and post-16 financial support. This article focuses on options available in England.

Post-16 options and the law The raising of the participation age in England a few years ago means that, whatever your child’s next step, some form of study or training is compulsory until at least the age of 18. They won’t have to stay in fulltime education, but they will need to opt for some part-time learning if they choose to work or volunteer.

Whether your young person is aiming towards a specific career, aspires to a leading university, wants to go straight into work or keep an open mind, there should be something to suit. From nursing cadetships and apprenticeships in space engineering to university technical colleges and studio schools, there are many exciting opportunities to explore.

The first step is to discover which options could suit them and their future plans. Start by helping them to consider how they prefer to learn. Are they happiest learning in

a classroom, do they prefer to apply their learning to real-life problems or do they learn best through doing?

If your son or daughter is happy to spend some or most of their time in a classroom, take a look at school sixth forms, sixth form colleges or further education colleges and training providers.

options in the 14 to 19 education landscape. They offer academic qualifications and practical activities combined with contributions from businesses and the feel of a workplace. Studio schools use enterprise projects to support learning, while UTCs offer technical education sponsored by a university.

Sixth forms and colleges As a rough guide, sixth forms tend to focus on academic qualifications for under 19s, with further education colleges offering vocational options to students aged 14 or 16 and over. So a sixth form might offer qualifications in physics and psychology, while a further education college might offer engineering and health and social care. You will find some crossover between what’s on offer and it’s always worth a visit to get a feel for the place. Post-16 students won’t necessarily be in lessons every day, leaving time for independent study and the opportunity to develop a range of skills through other activities.

Apprenticeships and traineeships Young people who prefer to learn through doing a job might favour an apprenticeship, finding work, setting up their own business or volunteering. The most common option to learn through work is an apprenticeship, where formal learning is combined with work.

Apprentices earn a minimum of £4.15 per hour (April 2020), with some earning substantially more.

It is a popular option and entry can be competitive, although the opportunities are growing in number and in the range of job areas available. To cope with an apprenticeship, your young person will need to be mature enough to work nine to five and follow the rules of the workplace. They’ll also need to have a career direction in mind, at least for the next year or two. If they need more experience,

New educational options University technical colleges (UTCs) and studio schools are newer

confidence or additional skills to find an apprenticeship or a job, then a traineeship might help them to prepare.

Finding the right fit The main consideration when making post-16 choices is about finding the right fit for your child so they end up somewhere they will thrive. You can help them to work out what they would enjoy, what would suit them, and how their choices fit in with any future plans. Talk to the staff at your child’s school about how they can support with this process.

You can find out more about post-16 options using the following websites: GOV.UK www.gov.uk/browse/ education/find-course National Apprenticeship Service www.getingofar.gov.uk University Technical Colleges www.utcolleges.org Studio Schools Trust www.studioschoolstrust.org

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Funerals During Covid-19 Currently, guidelines say that funerals should continue as normally as possible and shouldn’t be delayed. You can invite a modest number of family and friends. However, individual crematoriums and cemeteries may have their own guidance based on their facilities and a risk assessment and considered when arranging a funeral. The crematorium may provide online broadcasting so

mourners can watch the service without attending in person.

If the funeral is being held at a place of worship, attendees should be restricted to 30 people. Though it may need to be fewer than 30 people to allow for social distancing and in line with guidance issued for places of worship.

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What do I need to think about when arranging a funeral?

When arranging a funeral at the moment, it’s worth considering the following before you contact a funeral director:who you want to attend, being mindful of those in high-risk groups who may want to attend arranging service sheets as service books are unlikely to be

available – though no singing will be allowed recording the eulogy on a phone or other recording device so those not in attendance can listen or watch at another time services may need to be shorter so the venue can be cleaned between services whether you might organise a celebration of life or memorial for a later date, when it’s safe to do so social distancing requirements whether it’s appropriate to have family members bearing the coffin giving particular consideration if anyone attending has been selfisolating as they live with someone displaying symptoms, or anyone advised to shield those considered vulnerable or advised to shield are advised to avoid any contact with the body of the person that’s died, including washing, preparing and dressing.

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The latest funeral guidance aims to balance the needs of the bereaved to mourn appropriately while limiting the spread of coronavirus.

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and friends may attend, with social distancing measures, and hand and respiratory hygiene requirements maintained at all times.

However, there are certain things to consider: You shouldn’t attend a funeral if: • you’re displaying any symptoms of coronavirus, even very mild symptoms.

Those arranging the funeral should do their best to enable you to attend if: • you’re a family member or friend who has been advised to shield but, having carefully considered the risks of attending, would like to do so you’re a family member or friend self-isolating for 14-days because someone you live with or in your support bubble is displaying symptoms, or because you have been contacted by NHS ‘test and trace’ • you have returned to the UK, need to quarantine for 14 days but, as permitted on compassionate grounds by government guidance, can leave your place of quarantine to attend a funeral • If you are normally self-isolating and someone who is shielding or clinically vulnerable is to attend

the funeral, you are advised not to attend at the same time as them.

When attending, you should advise others that you would normally be self-isolating.

Everyone attending must wear a face covering in any places of worship, the crematorium and burial group chapel – unless they have a good reason not to.

Travelling to the venue If you’ve been advised to shield or been self-isolating because you live with someone or someone in your support bubble is displaying symptoms, then you should consider your travel to and from the venue (ideally in a car by yourself).

If using shared transport with mourners you don’t live with or share a bubble with, and where social distancing between passengers via the seating positions is not possible, you should all consider wearing a face covering.

What changes on the day?

As well as the considerations above, there are certain things you should do on the day to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

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• Wait outside in the car until you’re asked to enter the building by the celebrant, chapel attendant or funeral director.

• Don’t shake hands with anyone, including the minister, funeral director or other mourners.

• Bring hand sanitiser and use hygiene products made available at the venue.

• Allow staff to open and close doors to the service to restrict the number of people touching door handles.

Numbers in the venue are likely to be limited. Stick to any assigned seating plans and keep your distance from other mourners.

You may be advised not to touch the coffin as you leave the service.

Celebrations and Memorial Services Pre-funeral and post-funeral ceremonies may be held in line with the guidance on Staying alert and safe (social distancing). However, families may consider deferring a celebration or memorial service, until further social restrictions are lifted and at a time when attendance can take place safely.

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The weather associated with winter is harsh. Winter weather is often cold and wet, which can create some issues for your health. In fact, winter weather can even be harmful to your ears and affect your ability to hear. While it is virtually impossible to hermit yourself off from the world all winter long, with the proper knowledge and foresight, you can still enjoy the winter weather and keep your ears healthy at the same time. To help keep both you and your ears healthy this season, check out these helpful winter ear care tips.

Cover Your Ears Wearing scarves, earmuffs, and hats are not just a fashion statement during the winter, they actually have a function. You need these items to help protect your sensitive ears from the cold and wet winter weather. So when you spend time outdoors this winter, be sure to protect your ears to help keep them warm and dry to reduce your risk of exostosis. Exostosis happens when the ear is repeatedly exposed to the cold. The cold stimulates abnormal bone growth that can narrow your ear canal and can block the eardrum, affecting your hearing and increasing your risk of infection.

What is Exostosis Exostosis is where bone grows abnormally in the ear due to repeated exposure to cold water. It affects people who swim or surf a lot in cold water – that’s why it’s sometimes called surfer’s ear.

Use Ear Protection when operating Machinery Don’t just cover up your ears this winter to help protect them from the cold, remember that operating machinery can wreak havoc on your hearing. If you work in an environment with loud machinery or even using power tools at home it is recommended to make sure you save your ears as well by wearing earplugs, noise-reducing headphones, or earmuffs.

Watch Out for Ice With winter come wet weather and colder temperatures, which is a breeding ground for ice.

While these conditions are dangerous for everyone people with impaired hearing are three times more likely to suffer from a dangerous fall than those without hearing loss. While falling on ice is dangerous for everyone, especially since hearing loss can occur from sustaining an injury, if you have

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Be Healthy and Stay Healthy Bundling up so we can stay warm when we are outside is a necessity during the winter months, we know this. However, you need to do more than just try to stay warm and dry to keep your ears healthy. You should also maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. While this can be difficult to do during the winter months, staying eating healthy and staying active can go a long way in the fight against infections. At the same token, if you come down with the cold or flu, make sure you treat it immediately. If you develop an ear infection, or you can’t seem to fight off your cold, make an appointment with your doctor.

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Donington has football teams for two age groups: Old Doningtonians for over eighteens, and Young Dons (established in 1996) for anyone under that age; Old Dons play in the Saturday Boston League and Young Dons on a Sunday in the MidLincolnshire Junior League.

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Spread over three floors, Fenchurch House boasts its very own pub ‘The Mallard Tavern’ where residents can visit for a drink with friends and relatives or enjoy activities such as pub games and quizzes. The home will have its own café called the Gatsby Bistro, an ideal meeting place for residents and their families to enjoy refreshments and freshly made cakes and bakes whilst visiting.

The facilities in the home have been designed to make life comfortable and enjoyable, allowing people to live safely and as they choose; The entertainment suite which features a cinema, games room and library, and The Pantry craft room with an OMI interactive table, will provide plenty of choice for residents to participate in their hobbies and pastimes. For residents wishing to relax The Pamper Suite will have a hair salon, nail bar and treatment area. The marketplace on the second floor will be a focal point for the community in the home, a place for residents to meet friends, sit and chat on the park bench or go to the shop.

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She was promoted to Operations Manager and in this role shared best practices and mentored Home Managers and care teams in Country Court Care Homes across Lincolnshire.

“I am very excited to be managing our beautiful brand-new care home in Spalding.

In these difficult times the elderly population is particularly vulnerable at home”. Explained Home Manager Suria Webb. “People may be concerned about how a relative is coping and would like to have more support, here at Fenchurch House we will offer peace of mind and security”.

level service, ensuring residents are offered a range of food and drinks throughout the day.

Country Court are passionate about residents’ well-being and, as a result, pride themselves in providing personalised care services with expertise and compassion.

Fenchurch House has dedicated Activity & Wellbeing Champions who get to know residents individually; they are then able to support and encourage people to continue to enjoy their hobbies and interests. There is a range of meaningful activities for residents to enjoy every day, either in a group as a sociable activity or on a one-to-one basis.

Where possible, local community groups will be encouraged to visit residents, join in with activities and host their own events, making the home an important part of the local community. From reminiscing and games to light exercise, crafts, gardening or singing there is always something going on.

For more information about Fenchurch House please contact Customer Relations Advisor, Annemarie Taylor on 01775 292 730 or email annemarie.taylor@ countrycourtcare.com

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Laura James is a local resident with a passion for food. Laura likes to use good quality ingredients to make wholesome food. Working in the food industry for over 12 years Laura thinks of food day and night and is always thinking of the next creation.

Cottage Pie Top tip: For mash ed potatoes use a floury / fluffy potato variety such as Maris Piper or King Edwards 1 hour prep, 45 mins cooking

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2 tbsp vegetable oil 4 carrots, peeled & finely diced 2 white onions, finely diced 4 celery sticks, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 250g chestnut mushrooms, quartered 3 tbsp tomato puree 500g beef mince 200ml red wine 1 tbsp picked thyme

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2 Knorr rich beef stock pots (made up with 300ml of water) Salt Pepper 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into quarters or sixths 200g butter, roughly diced 75ml semi-skimmed milk 100g parmesan, crumbed

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sweat off for 10 minutes (add a small amount of water to 4.

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Remove the meat mix from the heat and add to an ovenproof dish – spread evenly

Add the red wine and the thyme (retaining a little for

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topping) – turn the heat to medium, allow to cook off for 5

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Top with parmesan and remaining thyme leaves

minutes

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Cook in the centre of the oven for 45 minutes

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Spiced Apple & Caramel Cake With apples now in season, this scrumptious loaf cake is the perfect way to use us your garden apple tree haul, or any leftover apples you might have hanging around.

Ingredients

40 mins prep, 55 mins cooking

Makes: approx 12-16 portions

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3360g plain flour 2 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ginger ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp all spice Pinch of clove 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp salt 200g light brown caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 175ml vegetable oil 60ml plain yoghurt 3 apples; peeled, cored and cut into 1-2cm chunks

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400g icing sugar 35g butter, room temperature 40ml whole milk

Caramel • • • •

125g caster sugar 4 tbsp water 25g butter 75g double cream

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Pre-heat the oven to 180oc/ 160oc fan / gas 4 Line a large loaf tin with greaseproof paper Mix all the dry ingredients together with a spoon In a separate bowl lightly whisk the eggs and the vanilla with a fork 5. Add the egg mixture, along with the oil and yoghurt to the dry ingredients 6. Mix in the apple chunks with a spoon / spatula until evenly distributed 7. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and sprinkle with a layer of sugar 8. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, until the marshmallows are just beginning to brown 9. Ensure the cake is cooked all the way through before removing from the oven by inserting a skewer & ensuring it comes out clean 10. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 mins, then turn

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Help Birds in Bad Weather Wintertime, birds are hungry, and the snow’s piling high. We all know by now that birds can survive without our help in the winter. Some ornithologists have even suggested that bird feeding is more beneficial to us than it is to the birds. Be that as it may, studies have shown that birds with access to bird feeders in winter survive at a higher rate than birds without access to feeders. Feeding birds in winter, if done right, is a good thing for the birds (and for us, too).

Make sure seed is accessible and dry.

Hopper or tube feeders are good at protecting seed from wet weather, and they dole out food as it is eaten.

Sweep snow off of platform feeders, or clear a place on the ground where you can scatter seed for groundfeeding species.

bushes, or even along the edge of a wooded area.

Keep extra feeders for use in bad weather.

Keep an extra-large-capacity tube feeder in the garage for use when nasty weather comes. It not only gives the birds another place to eat, which means more birds can eat at one time, but it also cuts down on trips outside for refilling the feeders. Other extras to consider having: peanut feeder, suet feeder, satellite feeder (for the small birds to use), and a hopper feeder.

Put out high-energy foods.

Such as suet, meat scraps, and peanut butter. Fat gives the biggest energy boost to winter birds, and without enough energy to keep them going, many songbirds would not survive a cold winter night. Suet (the fat removed from processed beef), meat scraps, and peanut butter all provide fat to birds that eat them. Suspend a suet feeder from a tree branch or iron feeder hook. To feed peanut butter, drill one-inch holes in a foot-long section of a small log. Insert a screw eye into one end of the log. Smear peanut butter into the holes and suspend the feeder from the screw eye. Peanut butter will not stick to the roof of a bird’s bill and choke it to death like some people may think.

Scatter seed in sheltered places.

Not all birds will venture to your feeder. Some species prefer to skulk in the thickets, brambles, and other secure places. For these species, consider scattering some seed (blackoil sunflower, sunflower bits, peanut bits, mixed seed) in your hedges and

Use a birdbath heater wisely.

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access to water.

There is some anecdotal evidence that birds will bathe in open water in very cold weather (below 0o F), and the water may freeze on their feathers before it dries up. This can be very bad—even fatal—for birds. I suggest you place several large rocks in your bath so there is not enough room for a bird to bathe, but still plenty of places for a thirsty bird to get a drink. When the weather warms up you can remove the rocks and let your birds get on with their hygiene.

Offer mealworms in a heavy dish.

Where else are they going to get live food when the ground is frozen? Use a heavy dish so the wind can’t blow the worms and dish away. The worms can’t climb its slick sides.

Furnish your bird houses.

Imagine you’re a bird roosting in a nest box on a cold winter’s night.

Wouldn’t it be nice to snuggle down into some dried grass or dry wood shavings in the bottom of the house?

Layer three to four inches of clean dry meadow grass in the bottom of bird boxes after the last nesting of the summer. Don’t use sawdust,

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Plug the air vent holes in your bird houses Good ventilation is necessary on a scorching summer day, but it’s a real liability for birds seeking winter shelter. Think how cosy the birds will be in a well-sealed house.

Be ready for big changes in weather.

If you keep abreast of the weather developments you’ll know when bad weather is coming, and you’ll be able to stock up on seed, suet, and other goodies. You can also be ready to take on some of the activities listed above. Conversely, when the weather improves in Spring, take advantage by cleaning and disinfecting your feeders (one part bleach to nine parts hot water). Whatever you do, don’t let yourself be caught totally unprepared for harsh winter weather.

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Keep Your Home Safe & Secure In Winter It is never too late to take precautions to raise the safety level in and around your home. During winter, insurance claims peak every year. Generally, winter is regarded as the season where many more things can go wrong with maintenance of a property.

Home burglary rates climb in winter, home accidents increase and home systems are pressured beyond capacity. Insurance companies have accumulated years of data about what goes wrong during the winter.

Everybody involved would like to see these claims reduced, so it is certainly worth analysing their insight in particular.

Of course, the first recommendation is to understand the risks that winter presents and have proper insurance to meet the risks. That said, let’s examine their experiences; Home Burglaries Home burglaries are proved to spike upwards during the winter months. Under cover of added darkness, burglars use the opportunity to break in before homeowners return from work or when residents are on vacation to warmer climates.

Martyn Foulds of Halifax Home Insurance reports, “Most burglars are looking for an easy target and the cover of darkness makes life simpler for them”…

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we want to protect people from, but also the distress caused by knowing a stranger invaded the home.”

Indeed, the stress and emotional trauma of a home burglary can be traumatic. Insurance companies suggest the following security tips: Locks Doors and Windows It is amazing how many homeowners are careless with this basic security measure. Always lock doors and all windows, including above ground windows. Many homeowners take extra security measure with windows and sliding glass doors, including adding security bars to discourage entry.

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same time, insurance companies think it sound policy to draw curtains and drapes. This will prevent prospective burglars from studying the interior of the home.

Refrain from Hiding Keys If we assume burglars are watching the house, we realise we should not hide keys to the home outside the door. It is better to leave a spare key with a neighbour and to make sure all residents have their own key and never lend it out. Insurance companies warn about allowing contractors to have keys to enter the residence when work is needed.

Add a Security Alarm System Today’s security alarms address all the features that burglars hate; light, noise and video devices. Adding flood lights activated by motion around the home’s perimeter increases the effect. Alarms draw attention to the burglary in progress and recording camera make identification a real rick for the perpetrator. Today, you can have recording cameras programmed to transmit images to your mobile phone, laptop, or tablet. Additionally, the alarm system can sent a notice to

the local authorities who will respond quickly. An added benefit of today’s security systems is that they can recognise and alert residents of fires or even high carbon levels or gas in the air. Insurance companies make allowances for homes with modern security systems.

Light Entryways Make sure all doors, are well lit. Use flood lights to discourage burglars.

Keep Your Garden Organised – Keep shrubs trimmed so burglars cannot hide in the shadows and make sure all furniture and equipment is put always and secured for the winter. If you have a combination to your doors or garage, change the entry password regularly.

Preparing The Home For Winter – Maintenance Before winter begins and at least once during the winter period, it is a good idea to check your roof tiles.

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

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2. Check the battery The battery should be the first priority. During the winter months it suffers from a double whammy of cold temperatures - reducing the output - and the increased use of lights, heater and blower, which place it under additional strain.

If your car won’t start because of a flat battery, you can try giving it a jump start.

3. Top up engine coolant with antifreeze Engine coolant should be a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze. You will need to top it up with antifreeze as it becomes diluted over time.

4. Check the condition of your tyres As a car’s tyres are key to both steering and braking, it is essential they are in good condition.

5. Clean your lights Check that all lights, indicators and rear reflectors are clean. Make sure there are no cracked lenses or blown bulbs, and don’t forget to check full beam headlights, fog lights and indicators.”

6. Wash your windscreen and wipers Give your windscreen a thorough clean inside and out and top up your screen washer fluid with antifreeze.

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7. Prepare for longer journeys Before setting off on a longer journey, check the weather forecast, travel news and safest routes.

8. Carry a winter car breakdown kit This should include a shovel, torch, blanket, hivisibility vest, screenwash, food and drink supplies, scraper and de-icer, and snow grips for your shoes in case you need to walk to safety.

And don’t forget a fully charged mobile phone.

9. Other important areas Also, keep at least a quarter of a tank of fuel in case of unexpected delay and check the oil.

If you have a bit of motor know-how, check your brake pads, brake discs and brake fluid to ensure the brakes are fast and responsive.

Ensure the fan belt and alternator drive belts are tight and not worn and that plugs and other leads are in good condition and secure.

If you don’t feel confident making these checks, any garage should be able to help.

Winter car essentials Here’s a checklist of the items you should always keep in your car over winter: 1. Ice scraper and de-icer You never know when you’ll wake up to an iced over windscreen or come back to a frozen car after a day out.

Make sure you always carry an ice-scraper and de-icer so you can effectively defrost your windscreen. If you don’t remove snow and ice properly, you could get 3 points on your licence and a £100 fine.

2. Torch and spare batteries Short days and long nights in winter mean you could be getting in and out of your car in the dark.

Keep a torch handy to avoid any trips.

If you break down, you’ll need to find a safe place to wait for roadside assistance. A torch will help light your way on a dark verge.

3. A fully charged mobile phone If you’re delayed because of bad weather (or a weather related incident), it’s a good idea to let your loved ones know. It’ll save them worrying and stop any distracting texts and phone calls coming in while you’re behind the wheel.

Just remember not to use a handheld phone while driving. Pull into a safe rest stop to make a call or ask a passenger to do it for you.

4. An in-car phone charger or power pack This’ll help with number 3 on the list, because you don’t want a dead phone battery in an emergency.

5. Sat-nav or a printed route for an unfamiliar journey The last thing you want is to get lost in the dark on unfamiliar roads. Fiddling with a sat nav could distract you from driving, so planning ahead is the best option.

6. A road atlas Just in case there are diversions and you don’t have any GPS signal, a road atlas will help you plan a new route.

7. Sunglasses It might seem strange to put sunglasses on a winter checklist. But actually, the low sun in winter can dazzle drivers and cause glare. Keep your sunnies in the car to make sure your vision isn’t affected.

8. First aid kit It’s always a good idea to keep a first aid kit in your car. The British Standards Institution has guidelines on what to include like sterile wipes, plasters, dressings and scissors to treat minor wounds. A good kit should have all these.

9. Empty fuel can You’d be surprised how many breakdowns are caused by running out of fuel. If you keep an empty fuel can in the car, you’ll be able to nip to a filling station for a top up if you do run out.

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We’ve placed such an emphasis on relationships since we started in 2014, that 95% of our clients have come from referrals from existing clients or other business contacts, which I think is something to be proud of. Indeed because of those closely formed relationships, at the start of lockdown we made it our mission to assess each of our client’s circumstances individually, and then compared it to the support available from the government and provide advice and assistance through the process wherever needed to access the required funding. Firstly this was to ensure none of our clients missed the financial support available, but secondly to remind them that we are all in this together and that we were available to help, even if it was just to talk things through.

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Missing a bolt and 2 nuts and one clip is slightly bent Paid £240 new. £60 07736 447580

Size 12 maternity clothes. All worn once. Photo doesn’t do clothes justice. Lovely to wear and look really nice on. £40 07564 628832

Spear & Jackson cordless hedge trimmer – bought 17th August 2020. Receipt & guarantee available boxed as new. USED ONCE! Cost £80 £55 ono.

Tel 01775 841981 Oak extendable table (oval) good condition £40.00 Tel 01406 425 105

Wooden crib with Winnie the Pooh bed set. Perfect for newborn. Mattress included.

Good condition. £40 07564 628832

Graco double pushchair.

Attachable carseat, rain cover, Isofix, foot muffs included for both seats.

Great condition, as seen in photos. This pushchair has both storage and drink holders. The seats adjust, the back seat lays flat for younger/sleeping baby or to fix carseat onto it. £100 for entire set.

07564 628832

8 oak upholstered chairs (2 carvers) £120 ono. Tel 01406 425 105

Patio awning, 3 metres long, needs fixing bolts, mechanism working, canopy used – can be replaced. £45.00 ono Tel: 01775 841 981

TV - Philips 19” screen, good condition £10.00.

Tel 01406 425 105 HP 301 ink cartridges XL – colour & black – very little used (printer died) £10 for both. Tel: 01775 841981

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Very pleased with porch, 2 lads very polite, good workers. Work done to a high standard.

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Workmen were professional and polite. Would recommend the company. August 2020

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August 2020

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