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Comic Relief and UK Community Foundations launches a new £2million initiative investing in small community organisations across the UK Comic Relief and UK Community Foundations announced a new £2 million investment into supporting small community led organisations across the UK, which will play a vital role supporting people to make positive changes in their lives and their local communities. Grassroots organisations like these have been hit particularly hard over the last few years due to the current economic climate, which has made it harder to secure funding and yet these organisations are often the first and sometimes only point of support for individuals and communities trying to make a difference in their lives. The Core Strength – Local Communities initiative provides funding for essential core running costs for small locally led community organisations. Grants between £1,000 to £5,000 for up to 12 months are available to local community organisations with an annual income of up to £100,000. The initiative will sit under the Comic Relief programme of Building Stronger Communities – supporting groups who work to make their communities more connected, empowered and productive. Gilly Green, head of UK grants said, “We at Comic Relief recognise the importance of these community led organisations and their critical work. We also know that sometimes even the basics of keeping the

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Resurfacing work between Gosberton and Sutterton Work has begun on a three mile stretch of the B1397 and A152 between Gosberton and Sutterton will be made safer for motorists, thanks to resurfacing works. To allow the work to be carried out safely, the B1397 is currently closed between Gosberton and the A17 throughout. A short section of the A152 was also closed for three days at the start of the project and then

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News Boom in tourism is now worth £1.37 billion to the Lincolnshire economy The value of Lincolnshire’s tourism industry has risen by more than £300m over the last five years, reaching £1.37bn in 2016. Tourism employs over 19,000 people. The latest STEAM figures show that in 2016 the county attracted almost 20m visitors - almost 3m more than it did in 2011. And that has helped increase the value of the county’s visitor economy by around 30 percent over that five year period. Cllr Colin Davie, Executive Member for Economic Development, said: “Tourism is a key industry for the county economy, employing over

19,000 people. “We’re working hard to attract even more visitors, and over the last couple of years we’ve dramatically improved what we have to offer. “From the major refurbishment of Lincoln Castle to the new visitor centre at Gibraltar Point and the outdoor theatre space at Chapel St Leonards, we’re making sure Lincolnshire is a year-round tourist destination. “With the RAF centenary year in 2018 and Mayflower 400 celebrations in 2020 there is much more on the horizon, I’m confident our tourism economy will continue to thrive in the years to come.”

Happy birthday to the Happy Breathers group A support group and community clinic for people with the lung condition COPD has celebrated its first birthday. The Spalding-based Happy Breathers group was established as a pilot project in August last year and now regularly attracts up to 20 attendees each week. Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service worked with South Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group to launch the group. David Fannin, LCVS chief executive, said: “The success is perceived to be so great that this pilot project has been extended into 2018 and weekly hours increased from two to three. The sessions are run on an informal, drop-in basis with the usual format seeing gentle, appropriate exercise on offer during parts of the session for those who wish to take part and a different activity, talk or demonstration each week. Refreshments, chatting and access to respiratory professionals are also part of the offer. The clinic is designed to recognise that people are often the

experts on their own situation and condition and therefore those who attend have a large say in what it includes. Sessions are attended by Lincolnshire Community Health Services (LCHS) respiratory clinicians and provide opportunities for group advice and information. The clinic also offers an opportunity to find out about and share information on other services available in the local area. To find out more about the COPD community clinic contact LCVS on 01205 510888 option 3, email enquiry@lincolnshirecvs. org.uk or go along to the Ivo Day Centre, Albion Street, Spalding, 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Thursdays.

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Become a volunteer mentor and make a difference A Lincolnshire woman who is helping others to enjoy the benefits of volunteering whilst doing it herself is urging others to get involved too. Volunteering can aid self esteem, well being, increase your social circle and be a useful stepping stone to a future goal such as employment or improved mental health. Retired Jaye Adams (64), a former CCTV operator and courts security officer, of Cherry Holt Lane, Pinchbeck, supports Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) as a volunteer mentor, providing support on a one-toone basis to help others take the first steps into volunteering. LCVS is seeking to recruit others to similar roles in Boston, East Lindsey, South Holland and South Kesteven. Jaye said: “I just wanted to make a difference and try and help someone. “I’d recommend volunteering 100 per cent. It’s a big challenge but each time you get over a hurdle it’s more satisfying. “This role has given me an insight into how to support people with mental health issues. “It’s a nice feeling knowing you’ve made a difference to someone and you’ve made their day a little bit better. It makes me feel so good to see a smile on my mentee’s face.” LCVS – the charity that runs Volunteer Centres in Spalding, Boston, Louth and Grantham – currently has capacity to recruit further volunteer mentors and champions. Volunteering Champions, attend events, meeting people and promoting the benefits of volunteering. Ruth Copleston, LCVS senior operations officer, said: “Volunteering is well proven to offer a wide variety of health and well being benefits and can increase job prospects too. “We’re looking to recruit people who want to access all those benefits themselves and tell others about them. “These are roles for people who really want to make a difference to individuals and their local communities.” No experience is necessary and training will be provided. These roles provide great work experience and any time you can give will be welcomed. LCVS keeps a database of available voluntary roles to suit all interests, ranging from administration to animal welfare. If you’re interested in volunteering in any capacity contact LCVS via enquiry@lincolnshirecvs.org.uk or call 01205 510888 and select your local office from the options offered. www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING | 5

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St Barnabas says ‘thank you’ St Barnabas is marking a milestone anniversary and has presented an award to Lincolnshire Co-op as part of its celebrations. The charity provides hospice services, care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses across Lincolnshire. It held a special event to commemorate its 35th birthday on Thursday 14th September, where awards were handed to just some of the dedicated staff who make its work possible. The event also thanked different organisations for their support of St Barnabas - including an award for Lincolnshire Co-op and its members. The Corporate of the Year – Working Better Together award was presented to the Society on the night. Together with its members and colleagues, Lincolnshire Co-op has supported St Barnabas in different ways through the years. Help recently came through through the

Community Champions scheme, which supports local good causes. During the health quarter from March to May this year, together colleagues and members raised funds for nine local hospice organisations including St Barnabas. Donations were made every time members shopped in Lincolnshire Co-op outlets, along with fundraising by colleagues including a £10,000 pedometer challenge in May. The carrier bag levy went into the pot, too. Colleagues from Head Office also walked 20 miles round Lincoln in May, stopping at 13 food stores who were all raising money for St Barnabas during the quarter. Lots of colleagues also took part in this year’s 5k St Barnabas Colour Dash. The efforts from members and colleagues during the health quarter meant £144,000 was raised in total for the nine local hospices being supported, including a share for St Barnabas.

Making adult care easier and safer with Prepaid Cards An easier and more secure way for people to pay for the care and support they need is coming to Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire County Council is introducing new ways to make care Direct Payments more manageable and secure. The changes include Prepaid Cards, a system which has already proved successful for 130 other public sector organisations across the UK. Prepaid Cards simplify the payment process whilst also protecting people that use them from potential financial abuse.

Those using the new service will no longer need to send bank statements to the council, nor will they be required to set up a separate bank account to receive their Direct Payments into. Executive Councillor for Adult Care, Cllr Patricia Bradwell welcomed the introduction of the new system: “The move to Prepaid Cards is great news for those who need care in Lincolnshire. Prepaid Cards are easy to set up and use, they will also give greater protection to people who are vulnerable to fraud, and those receiving care will

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be safer as a result of this change. “Anyone in Lincolnshire, regardless of financial status, who is eligible to receive Social Care Support from the county council can choose to have a Direct Payment and Prepaid Card.” Anyone wanting a Direct Payment will be offered a Prepaid Card. People already receiving a Direct Payment will have the opportunity to switch to a Prepaid Card account during their support plan review. A Prepaid Card is identical to a debit card but for it being solely

used to pay for care and support from an account that is impossible to go overdrawn in. The new system gives people the option to either pay at point of sale using chip and pin or directly into an account via bank transfer. In addition, anyone with a prepaid account can also set up direct debits and standing orders. Approximately 1,400 people in Lincolnshire currently receive a Direct Payment. Further information can be found on the Lincolnshire County Council website.

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News Sibsey Lancaster Memorial Trust Annual Memorial Service The service is due to be held on Sunday 1st October 2.30pm, commemorating the Crew of Lancaster ED 503 – No. 9 Squadron. The memorial is to be held at Sibsey Northlands in the field (approx. PE22 0UF), please look out for direction signs, everyone is welcome and invited back to Sibsey Village Hall for free refreshments; this event is free with free parking and a free bus from Tattershall Market Place at 1.30pm. We have as usual ask for a fly past by the Lancaster or Dekota. In 1943 a Lancaster aircraft crashed in a field at Sibsey Northland killing all members of the crew.One member of the crew was recovered and he is buried in Scotland. The aircraft and men are buried where they fell; the ground was too marshy to allow any recovery. The book ‘Memorial Lancaster ED503’ by Stan Naylor is now available £5.95 On January 29th 1943, the six-man

crew of a No 9 Squadron Lancaster aircraft, Ed503, were killed when it crashed into the Lincolnshire Fens. The brand new Lancaster Mk III with only 85 minutes flying time recorded was scheduled to bomb the V-boat pens at Lorient in France. However, owing to bad weather over the target, the raid was cancelled before take-off. The plane was subsequently re-scheduled to a training session. No one knows why the aircraft suddenly lost height and crashed into this field, creating a crater in the wet quicksand and subsoil. It was impossible, despite pumping by the fire service, to recover the majority of the wreckage or the bodies of the crew, apart from the rear gunner. They remain buried where they fell. To show their respect to the fallen crew and to support the crews members of family that travel here every year – we usually have around 100 people joining us for the service.

Yankee Candle Opens New Store in Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre Yankee Candle has announced a new store in Peterborough as part of the partner reseller store programme in Europe. The new store in Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre has received the latest shop-fit concept and will be opening its doors to shoppers end of September, creating 10 jobs. Yankee Candle is a leading manufacturer of premium scented candles and home fragrance products, producing distinctive, quality, affordable luxuries for the home. In keeping with Yankee Candle’s focus of sharing its customers’ passion for fragrance, the extensive Yankee Candle range will be on offer at the Peterborough store, with customers able to buy a range of scents from Black Coconut to Clean Cotton. New Yankee Candle collections available at Queensgate Centre include the very special Gold collection and the Perfect Christmas range which is a hero collection of four NEW festive fragrances designed to awaken the senses.

The collection includes The Perfect Tree, which recreates that distinctive alpine scent in your home, or if you prefer sweeter scents then lighting a Spiced White Cocoa and snuggling up by the fire is ideal. For a more musky scent choose Crackling Wood Fire or recreate that unique Christmas feeling with the aptly named Christmas Magic. Sarah Senior, Head of Retail Development at Yankee Candle, said: “We are really looking forward to opening the new Yankee Candle store in Peterborough. The new look will significantly strengthen our presence at the Queensgate Shopping Centre and we are sure that it will offer our shoppers an improved in-store experience with easier navigation and interaction with our products and staff.” Mary Sudlow, Yankee Candle Partner store owner commented: “We are delighted to be opening up in Peterborough and this very latest new store shop-fit concept will

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allow it to become the Yankee Candle flagship store in the Cambridgeshire. We are really excited about sharing this unique shopping experience with our new customers.” “This is a wonderful new addition to Queensgate and a hugely popular retailer with our customers,” said Centre Director at Queensgate, Mark Broadhead. He adds: “The recent openings of Turtle Bay, Argento, Anne Summers and now Yankee Candle convey exciting times for the city and we continue talks with more exciting new retailers that we will announce it due course. We wish Yankee Candle all the very best and look forward to visiting the store once complete.”

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ou can rarely go anywhere nowadays without being held up by roadworks somewhere on your journey, which is frustrating if they are in your local area and if you are a business that is dependent on getting their products delivered on time. This is why most roadworks take place during school holidays when there is noticeably less traffic on the road and therefore the impact is lessened. A lot of work is now carried out overnight for the same reasons, although there is obviously an impact on the costs of the works Even with the best of planning things do go wrong and roadworks go beyond the scheduled timescales, as has recently happened with the Peppermint Roundabout project at Holbeach. In this instance utility companies had not correctly located where the electric cables were and at what depth they were at. This put construction workers at risk of serious injury as well as potentially severing power to the area. The result is a three week delay while the utility company relocates the cables. By the time you read

this, the work on this stretch of the A151 should be nearly completed although there will continue to be traffic lights on the road for a few weeks afterwards. It will also allow for the final layer of tarmac to be laid, which otherwise wouldn’t have been done until December, so some benefits to the project timetable overall. The project has caused major delays in and around Holbeach not helped by HGV’s trying to ignore official diversions. There are now signs advising numerous roads and shortcuts through estates are unsuitable for HGVs, but there is legally nothing else LCC Highways can do to stop them if they choose to ignore them. The old saying, no gain without pain is very true and I know we will all be pleased when the new roundabouts and road improvements in that area open in the new year and weather permitting, even earlier. So while I fully expect many complaints over the next few weeks, the long term gain will be hugely beneficial for the town.

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The First Fitzgerald’s Bed Store It was 24 years ago that Paul opened the ﬁrst Fitzgerald’s Bed Store in Bourne which has always been based on Abbey Road. Ten years ago he also opened in Stamford on West Street and 6 years ago he opened his fourth store at Cygnet Park, Hampton, Peterborough. All four stores offer a wide choice of beds at very competitive prices and Paul prides himself on the company’s excellent customer service and will often go that extra mile for his customers. Fitzgeralds is under the management of Ian Yarnell who has been with the company for 8 years of offers all customers a wealth of knowledge. Both Paul and Ian are passionate about good old fashioned customer service.

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Things to think about Before getting private treatment, you might want to think about: •whether you can afford it. Unless you have private medical insurance, the cost is likely to be very high •whether you would be able to meet any unexpected additional costs, for example, if you don’t recover from an operation as quickly as expected and you have to stay in hospital longer •whether a private hospital could deal with any complications which might crop up during treatment - for example, does it have intensive care facilities? Before deciding to have private treatment, talk to your GP and NHS doctors about what’s available for future NHS treatment after the private treatment.

Citizens Advice

How to get private health treatment To find a private medical practitioner you could: •ask your GP to refer you or give you details of someone who’s an expert in the area of care you need. If you need to see a specialist, or have hospital treatment, you must be referred by a GP. The GP must tell you if they have a financial interest in the hospital or clinic they are referring you to •contact the professional association for the area of treatment you need •ask your local health authority for a list of all GPs in your area. This will include GPs who do private work. Alternatively, you could ask your own GP if they will treat you privately •look on the internet. The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services has a list of private health providers which may be a good starting point. Search under Our members.

Charges for private health treatment A private health practitioner or hospital is responsible for setting their own charges. You can use the internet to help you find

out what the appropriate charge should be for a particular kind of treatment. Be clear about what you will be charged. You should ask your practitioner what the charges will be in advance. This includes any extra charges for unforeseen events and complications. For example, if an operation takes twice as long as it should, will you have to pay extra. Write down the charges you are quoted so you have a written record. If you have private healthcare, you should check whether the treatment is covered by your insurance policy.

Citizens Advice give free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to help you solve your problems Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire is open at :

Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire is also open at the following:

Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding, PE11 2XE Monday-Thursday: 10am - 3pm Friday: 10am - 3pm*

• Holbeach Youth Centre Boston Road South, Holbeach. PE12 7LR Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm Drop in for a 15 minute assessment am, prior to being offered an appointment

(*Training and Development Day. Training and Develpment Days allow clients in crisis to obtain emergency support, provided they are willing to assist Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire with training. Advice will be given by trainees under supervision)

Drop in for a short assessment interview during opening hours, prior to being offered an appointment. Adviceline: 03444 111 444

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• Market House, Market St, Long Sutton: Monday: 10:00am - 3:00pm Drop in for a 15 minute assessment am, prior to being offered an appointment

• Sutton Bridge (Curlew Centre) Monday-Friday: 10:00am - 12noon Free telephone for clients to Adviceline Pre-arranged video link by appointment only • Migrant Worker Helpline times: 9:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 0344 847 6128

Macular Society Optometrist of the year 2013 & 2015 Nominated

Andy Molsom of Molsom and Associates, has been nominated for the ‘Optometrist of the year’ award as part of the Macular Society’s Awards for Excellence. The nomination recognises his exceptionally good practice in the care of people with macular degeneration. Andy Molsom, who was also nominated for the awards in 2013, said: “I am very proud to have been nominated again for this award. It’s a great honour that a patient has thought my care is worthy for this Award of Excellence”. Cathy Yelf, Chief Executive of the Macular Society, said: “It is clear from his nomination that Mr Molsom works hard to improve the lives of people affected by macular degeneration, with excellence in advice and information. We are extremely grateful for his efforts in Spalding.” Age-related macular degeneration affects the central vision and is the most common cause of sight loss in the UK. More people are affected as our population ages. Kathleen Anna Pell, who nominated Mr Molsom for the award, said: “By making sure I had regular examinations on my eyes Mr Molsom quickly noticed the change in my right eye that dry macular had changed to wet macular and arranged treatment without delay. “Mr Molsom is well known in this area as a competent and caring optometrist and I recommend him for this award.” “By investing in the very latest technology, we are able to deliver an exceptional service for our patients. The latest 3D OCT retinal digital scanner helps us to find those patients who are at risk of sight problems, especially wet AMD, at such an early stage that treatment can make a real difference to retaining good eyesight and with it independence for our patients.” commented Andy Molsom The Macular Society is the national charity for anyone affected by central vision loss. We provide free information and support to improve lives today and we fund research so that one day we can overcome macular disease.

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School News

Calling teachers, PTA members, pupils… Do you have exciting news at your school?

Please send details to editor@simplyspalding.co.uk

Weston Hills CofE Primary We have had a very busy start to the new school year, with 22 new children starting with us. 21 of these were in our Reception class, and they have all settled very well. Parent meetings were held for all year groups within the first two weeks of the start of term. 11+ tests have taken place within school for all Year 6 pupils hoping for a selective place at secondary school. Good luck! We hosted a K’nex Challenge for our Class 4 & 5 children at the end of September – their brief was to make a trebuchet with the help of Stem Ambassadors. It was a fantastic day with

some amazing creations! Class 4 have a trip booked to the National Space Centre in Leicester – this is linked to class topics for this term. Class 3 will be going to Peterborough Museum this term on a “Really Roman Day” – again linked to class topics. Year 5&6 children will be going on the annual four day residential trip to Aylmerton Field Study Centre in October. Our extra curricular activities this term include Multi-Skills, Football, Homework, Jigsaw, Cricket, Taiko, Running, Choir & Hockey.

Spalding Parish Church of England Day School What an amazing time children and teachers have had at Spalding Parish Church of England Day School to celebrate National Sports Week! All the children were involved in an Opening Ceremony to officially start the games, parading their Art Work linked to their School Values, Olympic Values and British Values. Carol Felts, a Teaching Assistant who volunteered in the 2012 Olympic Games, trained and led a drumming group of children from across the school. Many club links were made with sporting clubs across the community and the children from Spalding Parish were given the opportunity of a taster session in a variety of different sports. This was a great opportunity for all the children at school with the hope that they will take up a sport out of school too. • Agilitas Sport, run by Rupert Gibson, kick started the week with a ‘Multi-Skills Festival’ for FS2, Y1 and Y2. It was a fast paced morning until lunch will the children taking part in a range of games linked to running, coordination and ball control. Year 6 children worked hard to support the children from the different Year Groups, especially their buddies. • Three Y6 boys, who play for Spalding United, Connor, Keane and Alex, planned and ran a coaching session for the Y3 children linked to their specialist skills in defending, midfield and striking. They finished with a penalty shootout which the Y3 children enjoyed. • Fred Morris from Spalding Hockey Club inspired the Year 5 children and coached them in a range of skills linked to Hockey. The school are excited to be joining the Hockey League in September. • Year 3 and Year 4 have experienced Tennis Sessions at Spalding Tennis Club with coach Glenn Perkins. It is great to have the opportunity to use a fantastic facility so close to school. 14 | SIMPLY SPALDING | www.simplyspalding.co.uk

• Alec Harding, from Spalding Gymnastics Academy, put the Year 2s through their paces developing a range of skills and movements within gymnastics. • Martin Beecham and Steve Machin, ran Tag Rugby sessions for the Year 4 children. Many were inspired and progress was evident across the coaching session. • Jodi Ingamells worked with FS2 and Y6 to develop a dance routine with a Latin twist. It was great to see the Year 6 children dancing with their FS2 buddies and having a fantastic experience. • Friday morning saw the children take part in a sponsored event with former Olympic Gymnast, Marissa King. Each child in school took part in a fast and active workout to raise money for school. They then watched an inspirational assembly and demonstration of gymnastic skills which left the children amazed. • Chloe Hannam, former pupil of SPCEDS, also gave an inspirational talk about her journey from being a pupil at school, to swimming in the Olympic trails and her scholarship in America to continue with her swimming career. Parents and carers joined the children for their Closing Ceremony, on the Friday, which included a demonstration of each of the sports they had participated in. With the Art work, drumming group, dancers from Y6 and FS2 it was a fantastic finale to end the week. National Sports Week officially closed with a ‘Stay and Play’ event for the children and their adults after school. They were able to enjoy a BBQ on the field and then play a session of Lacrosse and Cricket. Lacrosse was coached by Amelia Siddall, a teacher from SPCEDS and former Lacrosse play in the England Development Squad. Mark Laud, from Spalding Cricket Club, joined the after school session to coach a session of cricket. The children enjoyed a range of games with him and were able to develop

their technique in batting, bowling and fielding. It was a fantastic celebration of sport to end the week. Great community links have been fostered during the week and SPCEDS would like to thank all the clubs who supported the week organised by Kim Bird and Amelia Siddall.

Spalding Academy, bringing learning to life

Open Evening Students in Years 4, 5 & 6 and their parents/carers are warmly invited to the Spalding Academy Open Evening to be held on:

Thursday 5th October 2017 5.30pm - 8.00pm There will be an opportunity to take a guided tour, meet with our students and staff and take part in a variety of activities. In addition there will be a short presentation by the Headteacher, Mr Riley at 5.45pm and 6.45pm.

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Meetings for parents/carers of children starting school in September 2018 Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend an Open Day at our school on

Tuesday 7th November 2017 Sessions are at 9.15am or 6.00pm.

During the visit, parents/carers will be given information on how to apply for a school place and also have the opportunity of a guided tour of the school.

To book a place at one of our open day sessions, please contact the school office on 01775 769445 or email office@spalding-pri.lincs.sch.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

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Mrs Hudson and the Spirit’s Curse by Martin Davies

Saturday 14th October 10.00 am – 12.15 pm Writing Workshop with Helen Gould

‘A group of Limehouse merchants are mysteriously dying off one by one. What if the best detectives for the job aren’t Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, but Holmes’ housekeeper Mrs Hudson and her assistant Flottie? I really enjoyed this entertaining story. It made a refreshing change to see Mrs Hudson and Flottie keeping one step ahead of Holmes and Watson throughout and I’m sure die hard Sherlock fans won’t be too upset to have their hero outwitted by his intrepid housekeeper.

£5 per participant. Places are bookable. ‘The Print Route’ is the first of a two part workshop looking at how to publish in print.

NEW Course of Writing Workshops will start in January 2018. First session is free – book your place today and become a published writer in a year.

Childrens Book Choice Mr Pusskins by Sam Lloyd Mr Pusskins seems to have everything a cat could want; someone to play with, someone to brush his fur and someone to give him cuddles. Unfortunately Mr Pusskins doesn’t appreciate what he’s got and decides to leave home and seek adventure. Things don’t turn out quite the way he planned and he soon regrets his decision. With excellent illustrations and engaging text Mr Pusskins is a story that will delight readers young and old.

Monday 16th October 1.00 – 2.30 pm Craft session with Gaye Burchnall Shows us how to create beautiful pop-up cards. £1 per participant with all materials included.

Thursday 26th October 10.30 – 11.30 am Spooky Craft Morning for kids! Free stories, crafts and games for half term fun.

Friday 27th October 1.30 -2.30 pm Dementia Information Session. Please book your space for this free session.

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“And then we get back, we’ll be straight into finding a school place for Kian and employment for us. That may not prove easy, but we’ve said all long that we’ll tackle each hurdle as it arises and try and make the most of everything else in the meantime.”

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here’s plenty for all the family to enjoy in King’s Lynn in the run-up to Christmas. The biggest events in the Vancouver Quarter Shopping Centre include a Halloween Spooktacular and Trail on October 31, and the town’s Christmas lights switch-on on November 26. Late night shopping starts on November 30 with a very special bauble trail happening in the town centre on December 10. The extremely popular Vancouver Quarter Christmas Grotto launches on November 26 and will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Christmas Day. Booking via the Vancouver Quarter website will open on November 1. Other fun activities in the shopping centre includes a Fall

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Halloween Party Games The night of 31 October, the eve of All Saints’ Day is celebrated by children dressing up in frightening masks and costumes and going trick or treating to their neighbours. Halloween is thought to be associated with the Celtic festival Samhain, when ghosts and spirits were believed to be abroad.

f you’re throwing a Halloween party, planning some games to play will ensure your guests are kept entertained. Halloween party games can be fun for all ages and aren’t just for children. Adults and teens will also enjoy playing games and having a chance to act like kids again. Playing games is a good way for your guests to get to know each other and get in the party mood. Here are some games that are fun and easy to play at a Halloween party.

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Pass the Pumpkin

• Orange and black are Halloween colours because orange is associated with the Atumn harvest and black is associated with darkness and death.

This is a Halloween variation of the traditional “pass the orange” game. Instead of oranges, use small pumpkins if you can find some. Split your guests into two or more teams, with equal numbers in each team. Each team needs to stand in a circle and try to keep their hands behind their backs. It is then a race to be the first team to pass a pumpkin to each player in turn, going round the circle back to the beginning. The catch is that players have to use their chins to pass the pumpkin to each other, not their hands! If anyone drops a pumpkin on the floor, they need to pick to up again with their chin.

Musical Monsters This is a good game to play to liven up a party and get everyone dancing. It’s particularly funny when everyone is dressed up in their Halloween costumes. Play a CD of Halloween music, or your own compilation of Halloween themed songs. When the music stops everyone has to stop dancing straightaway and stand still. The last one to stop moving is out of the game. This goes on until there’s only one dancer left, who is the winner. This game is so easy to understand it’s great for even young kids, as well as adults.

Halloween Pictionary A do-it-yourself version of the popular board game can be a lot of fun for older kids, teenagers and adults. Before your party, plan ahead and brainstorm as many Halloween related words as you can eg. haunted house, broomstick, vampire etc. Write each word on a separate scrap of paper and mix all the words up in a suitable container – a cauldron, carved pumpkin or witch’s hat, for example. So that everyone can see the pictures being drawn, put up a chalkboard or whiteboard. Divide your guests into two or more teams. Each player then has a turn at drawing one of the words and their team mates have to guess correctly what the word is. The aim is to draw quickly and help your team to guess as many words as possible in a 60 second time limit. The next team then has a go at drawing and guessing, and the game continues until every player has had a go at drawing. Remember to keep score on each turn. The team that guessed the most words wins. 22 | SIMPLY SPALDING | www.simplyspalding.co.uk

• Pumpkin decorating originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday. • Pumpkins also come in white, blue and green. Great for unique monster carvings! • The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing masks and costumes to avoid being recognised as human. • In the US Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday, with Christmas being the first. • Bobbing for apples is thought to have originated from the roman harvest festival that honors Pamona, the goddess of fruit trees. • Black cats were once believed to be witch’s familiars who protected their powers. • The fear of Halloween is known as Samhainopobia.

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Health & Beauty

BackCare Awareness Week: October 5th-11th Back pain is a major health issue costing the country and the health service billions of pounds every year. Sickness absence currently costs the UK economy £15bn, musculoskeletal disorders are one of the leading causes of sickness absence.

ack pain can be the result of trauma, such as a fall or a car accident. But most often back pain is the result of an everyday activity done incorrectly — activities as common as twisting to reach or lift an object, sitting at a computer in the same position for hours, bending over to vacuum, and carrying shopping bags. Back Pain is the world’s Leading Cause of Human Disability Why back pain? Back pain is the now the world’s leading cause of human disability and, together with related musculoskeletal conditions, accounts for a quarter of UK sickness absence. But contrary to popular belief, back pain is not just an adult problem. Prevention begins at school! One in Four UK Kids Have Regular or Daily Back Pain New findings In 2015, BackCare surveyed 900 secondary school pupils (11-16 years) across the UK, revealing that two thirds of UK secondary pupils have experienced back pain. One in four UK secondary pupils suffers from back pain regularly or every day – this was higher amongst girls (27%) than boys (19%). Neck and shoulder pain were also very common, affecting a similar number. Heavy or Tiring School Bags – 10 Times More Back Pain School bag burden was found to be very common and strongly linked to back pain. Half of those surveyed said their school bag often or always felt tiring or too heavy for them. Back pain was ten times more common amongst pupils with heavy or tiring school bags.

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The good news is that back pain prevention isn’t all that difficult, often requiring just a few adjustments that will soon become second nature. Exercise. One of the most important things you can do for back pain prevention is to get up and get moving. Why does exercise prevent back pain? Muscles are meant to move, if you aren’t in good shape, you’re more likely to hurt your back and feel pain when you do even simple movements, such as lifting your child from his cot. Another reason exercise prevents back pain is that exercise helps you keep your weight down — being overweight, especially around your stomach, can put added strain on your back. Eat right. If you maintain good eating habits, you not only will maintain a healthy weight, but you also will not put unnecessary stress on your body. A steady diet of excessively spicy or fast food can strain your nervous system, which is going to create back problems. Conversely, a healthy diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, dairy products, and whole grains will keep your digestive tract on track. Sleep sideways. You don’t want to sleep flat on your back. The best position for sleeping is on your side. If you must sleep on your stomach, put a pillow under your lower abdomen to help take stress off your back. Having a supportive mattress and pillow for your head are vital as well. Maintain proper posture. People sitting at their computer for seven or eight hours a day is keeping Physiotherapists business! People slouch over their computers and their telephones when they’re texting, and they don’t realize the damage they’re doing to their backs and the pain they could be causing. Be sure to work at an ergonomically correct workstation, both at the office and at home, and break up long periods in front of the computer with stretching exercises. If you practice good posture, you will maintain

the natural curves of your back and help keep it strong. Reduce stress. You probably don’t realise how much stress can impact your back health. Stress causes you to tense your muscles, and constant tension of this kind can cause back pain. Any activity that helps you reduce stress will help prevent back pain. Stress reduction activities can include yoga, meditation, deep breathing, tai chi etc. Quit smoking. It’s well known that smoking raises your risk for heart disease and cancer, including lung and colon cancers, but most people don’t realize that smoking also can be a cause of persistent back pain. Research also shows smoking can make existing back pain worse. It’s not entirely clear how smoking affects back health, but one possibility is that it narrows blood vessels. Narrowed blood vessels result in less oxygen and nutrients reaching the spine and, in turn, it becomes more susceptible to injury and slower to heal. For more information and advice visit: www.backcare.org.uk www.nhs.uk

Health & Beauty

National Spa Week

30th October – 3rd November National Spa week aims to raise awareness of the physical, mental and emotional benefits that regular spa visits provide. In the UK we see spaing as a ‘treat’ or luxury item where as in Europe it’s a regular part of a healthy, balanced life.

ur 21st century lives are fast paced, more digitally influenced, and busier than ever before. In the same way regular gym attendance keeps us physically fit, regular spa attendance is an effective way to help combat the long term effects of everyday stress that we have become accustomed to living with. From the 30th October – 5th November 2017, thousands of spas and salons across the UK are uniting to offer lots of exciting introductory offers and promotions on spa treatments so that more people can ‘give it a try’. Locally, The Grange Spa in Pointon will be working to promote the importance of wellbeing for everybody & mind, so why not go along and see what they have to offer. From evening twilight sessions to loyalty membership or corporate rewards.

Throughout National Spa Week they are offering the limited edition Take Rest package £150 per person which includes a full day use of spa facilities, glass of prosecco, Lincolnshire themed light lunch and the Take Rest Ritual – a top to toe wellness ritual to soothe your sole. There is a full programme throughout the week including talks and workshops including: A pop up event on Tuesday 31st; Thalgo will be onsite to carry out a skincare clinic with their Imetric machine, tickets are £10 per person. Nichole from Hummingbird Hypnotherapy will be visiting on the Saturday with her positivity workshop from 11am to 12.30pm for just £10 per person. Call 01778 440511 for more information or visit their website www.thegrangespa. co.uk

The benefits of regular spa attendance really can be felt by every body and every mind. The aim of National Spa Week is for more people to give it a try because it can have an important role to play in effective stress management and relaxation; something that we are not too good at in the UK. For more information on National Spa Week please visit www.spaweek.co.uk

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Family Business Celebrating 20 years of Providing Quality Service for all of your Family. Molsom & Associates are celebrating 20 years of providing high quality eye-care and eye-wear for the local community in Spalding, Andy has always strived to bring something a little different to Spalding, not only with quality spectacles, but also the latest digital technology involved with eye examinations and the latest treatments for minor eye disorders.

importance” added Andy Molsom. “We were delighted that Gary Pullan joined the practice in 2016, who is helping build our services, and is taking an active role in the extended NHS services. Molsom & Associates pride themselves with high standards of clinical care and customer service, in a friendly relaxed environment, offering products to maximise comfortable vision with value for money. This approach has helped the practice grow over the past 20 years from just Andy as a sole practitioner to now employing 2 further optometrists, and 11 support staff. Andy says “Opening the practice at a young age was a brave decision, but one I do not regret, it has given me the chance to use the best equipment, give my patients the time As there is no local school vision their eyesight deserves, and screening program, we have been raising make friends in the process. awareness of the importance of good It has been a tough road vision at an early age for past 6 years. starting from scratch, but we have built an incredible reputation, and experience interpreting these rather complex we continue to build on our products and scans of the eye. “Using this technology is services. ” immensely rewarding as early detection and Andy has numerous special interests in treatment of any problem can dramatically eyecare, including AMD, Vitreo-Retinal improve prognosis, and when we are talking disorders and getting involved in managing about eyesight then that is of utmost s technology has changed, so has the ability to detect eyesight problems, leading to better and more timely treatment of some conditions. Andy was one of the first practices in the UK to bring Retinal Photography into high street Opticians in 2004, doing the same 6 years later with the introduction of 3D OCT retinal and optic nerve scanning (which also incorporates Retinal Photography). Moving the practice in 2010 was instrumental in bringing a new level of customer care to the Spalding people, with an extra consulting room, space for the new 3D OCT technology and more display area for spectacles. Both Ian and Andy have over 7 years

and treating minor eye conditions through the NHS Triage and Treat Optometry Service, where he is a director of the Primary Eyecare Company that administers the NHS contract for Lincolnshire. He also treats Dry Eye Syndrome privately, offers a Specialist Dental and Surgical Loupe Fitting Service, and takes an active interest in the development of sight in children. Molsom & Associates offer a fully Bespoke Contact Lens service including lenses to correct close reading difficulties (VARIFOCAL) and for ASTIGMATISM, including complicated lens fitting for corneal disorders such as Keratoconus. Molsom & Associates Optometrists get involved with the local community, by working with local schools to promote healthy eyes and vision to young children, Sponsoring the Young Achiever category of the Pride of South Holland Awards for the past 2 years. Also sponsoring the LIVES Glitterball in the Autumn, the Rotary Annual Charity Golf day and other good causes. “As there is no local school vision screening program, we have been raising awareness of the importance of good vision at an early age for past 6 years. We take Sidney the Bear along to meet the children to ensure an interactive experience for the children. It is of utmost importance for young children to have a simple FREE NHS sight test, as we learn through what we see. If we cannot focus or control our eye movements perfectly, then it is much harder (or nearly impossible) to learn.” added Andy Molsom. Andy has previously held interviews about eye health on Tulip Radio, and does talks for local groups in the community including Macular Society Support Group, and the Spalding COPD Support Group. www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING | 27

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What Causes Acne? Acne is caused when tiny holes in the skin, known as hair follicles, become blocked.

ebaceous glands are tiny glands found near the surface of your skin. The glands are attached to hair follicles, which are small holes in your skin that an individual hair grows out of. Sebaceous glands lubricate the hair and the skin to stop it drying out. They do this by producing an oily substance called sebum. In acne, the glands begin to produce too much sebum. The excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells and both substances form a plug in the follicle. If the plugged follicle is close to the surface of the skin, it bulges outwards, creating a whitehead. Alternatively, the plugged follicle can be open to the skin, creating a blackhead. Normally harmless bacteria that live on the skin can then contaminate and infect the plugged follicles, causing papules, pustules, nodules or cysts.

Testosterone Teenage acne is thought to be triggered by increased levels of a hormone called testosterone, which occurs during puberty. The hormone plays an important role in stimulating the growth and development of the penis and testicles in boys, and maintaining muscle and bone strength in girls. Acne in families Acne can run in families. If your parents had acne, it’s likely that you’ll also develop it. One study has found that if both your parents had acne, you’re more likely to get more severe acne at an early age. It also found that if one or both of your parents had adult acne, you’re more likely to get adult acne too. Acne in women More than 80% of cases of adult acne

occur in women. It’s thought that many cases of adult acne are caused by the changes in hormone levels that many women have at certain times. Other triggers Other possible triggers of an acne flare-up include: • some cosmetic products • certain medications • regularly wearing items that place pressure on an affected area of skin, such as a headband or backpack • smoking

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Let’s Eat Cake! Why do we have a cake at a Wedding?

wedding cake is the traditional cake served at wedding receptions following dinner. In some parts of England, the wedding cake is served at a wedding breakfast, note that ‘wedding breakfast’ does not mean the meal will be held in the morning but at a time following the ceremony on the same day. In modern Western culture, the cake is usually on display and served to guests at the reception. Traditionally, wedding cakes were made to bring good luck to all guests and the couple. Modernly however, they are more of a centerpiece to the wedding and are not always even served to the guests. Some cakes are built with only a single edible tier for the bride and groom to share, but this is rare since the cost difference between fake and real tiers is minimal. Wedding cakes come in a variety of sizes, depending on the number of guests the cake will serve. Modern pastry chefs and cake designers use various ingredients and tools to create a cake that usually reflects the personalities of the couple. The History of The Wedding Cake The contemporary wedding cake has

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grown out of several different ethnic traditions. One of the first traditions began in Ancient Rome where bread was broken over the bride’s head to bring good fortune to the couple. Wedding cake was originally a luxury item, and a sign of celebration and social status. The bigger the cake, the higher the social standing. Wedding cakes in England and early America were traditionally fruit cakes, often topped with marzipan and icing with tiers, Cutting the cake was an important part of the reception. White icing was also a symbol of money and social importance in Victorian times, so a white cake was highly desired. Today, many flavours and configurations are available in addition to the traditional all-white tiered cake. In details, the custom was for the groom to break the cake over the bride’s head to symbolise the end of the bride’s virginal state, ensure fertility, and the beginning of her husband’s power over her. Cakes were not yet invented at that time, so they mostly used a loaf of freshly baked of barley bread to do the tradition. The guests who also attended the wedding would take part by taking a piece of the broken wedding cake in hopes that they would also get good luck and fortune. The custom of breaking the cake was mostly necessary at that time since they believed it would benefit and provide good fortune to the couple’s future children. This ritual was mostly necessary for couples because this also affected the future of their children since only those children whose parents participated in the ritual were considered for a Roman high office. Brides mostly had to participate to ensure that her children would have good fortune In Medieval England cakes were stacked as high as possible for the bride and groom to kiss over. A successful kiss meant they were guaranteed a prosperous life together. From this the Croquembouche was created. The myth behind this cake tells of a Pastry chef, visiting Medieval England who witnessed their tradition of piling sweet rolls between the bride

and groom, which they attempted to kiss over without knocking them all down. The pastry chef then went back to France and piled sweet rolls up into a tower to make the first Croquembouche. The modern croquembouche is still very popular in France, where it is now common to place the croquembouche tower on a bed of cake and make it a top tier. This traditional French wedding cake is built from Profiteroles and given a halo of spun sugar. In 1703, Thomas Rich, a baker’s apprentice from Ludgate Hill, fell in love with his employer’s daughter and asked her to marry him. He wanted to make an extravagant cake, so he drew on St Bride’s Church, on Fleet Street in London for inspiration.

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October: My Idea of Food Heaven This could possibly be the most amazing week of the whole year, as between the 9th and 15th of October we are not only celebrating Chocolate Week, but National Curry week as well! Heaven! As well as paying homage to the amazing Curry (and chocolate of course), by eating as much of the stuff as is humanly possible the whole week long, I will also be putting together a few random facts on why we Brits love the good old curry so much. Enjoy!

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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 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 2.30pm - 4pm First & Third Monday of month Bereavement support group The Vista Hall, Spalding 01775 767165 3.30pm - 4.30pm, Renew class (stretch, strengthen and relaxation class). Moose Hall, Love Lane, Spalding. Tel: Zoe 07921 553849 Monday Evening Boston Wheelers cyclingclub - Wheelers beginners bike rides. Meet at Hammer & Pincers. Contact Debbie Winrow via the Facebook page for further info. 6pm – 9.30pm, Line dancing for absolute beginners – intermediate classes, at Long Sutton Church Hall. Other classes on other days available. Call for details 01406 350732 7.00pm - 7.45pm puppy/beginners, 7.45-8.30pm intermediate, 8.30-9.15pm advanced. Umbrella. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971 393832 8-9pm “Pay to Play” session, under England Netball, Age 14 and over, Peele Leisure Centre Long Sutton

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10.00am - 12.00pm and 1.00pm 3.00pm Pottery Classes Unique Cottage Studios T.07709 356371 10am until 11am . Tai Chi contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059. 2.00pm – 4.00pm New Age Kurling Whaplode Village Hall, T: 01406 370961 or 01406 370377 E: pamelamcneil45@tiscali.co.uk 5pm -6pm Spalding TAGB Tae Kwon-DoSchool - for Junior beginners aged 5 to 10 years old. Castle Sports Complex Albion Street. ceegeefitta@gmail.com Carl – 07786 444292 www.mftkd.co.uk 6.00pm - 6.45pm Zumba, Pinchbeck East Primary School, T: 07989 206246 6.00pm – 7.00pm Legs, Bums and Tums at Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach T: 07944 432 400 6.00 - 7.30 Spalding TAGB Tae Kwon-Do School - All Students 11 years and above inc adultbeginners. Castle Sports Complex, Albion Street ceegeefitta@gmail.com

Carl- 07786444292 www.mftkd.co.uk 6.30pm - Zumba, Definitions Gym, 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 7.30-8.30pm Renew class (stretch, strengthen and relaxation class). Surfleet Village Hall. Tel: Zoe 07921 553849

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Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street. T: Nikki 07935250114. 9.00pm – 10.00pm Water Polo Club, Castle Sports Complex, T: 07584 034372

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9.15am - Zumba, Whaplode Village Hall, 07595 597023 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. 1pm – 2pm, Camaraderie club for over 60’s, Spalding Services Social Club. 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 - 9.30pm Holbeach Air Training Corps, Church Street, Holbeach, oc.2430@ aircadets.org, T: 01406 422883 Wednesday & Friday Evenings. 7.00pm - 8.30pm Junior Fencing (7- 13yrs), Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178 E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W:custodiansfencingclub.co.uk 7.30pm Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park Avenue, Sutterton T: 01205 460459 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

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8.45am - 11.00am Junior Indoor Bowls, Castle Sports Complex, Spalding. T: 01775 714556 9.00am - 9.45am Puppy/ Beginners, 9.50am - 10.35am Intermediate 1, 10.40am- 11.25am Intermediate 2, 11.30am -12.15pm call 01775 761795/07971 393832. 9 -10am, Girls Football (under 12s) Glen Park, Surfleet. Tel: Holly 07800 566058 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:

23 October Royal Opera House Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, 7.15pm South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

14 October Woad Fest. Event runs from 10-4pm. Workshops from 11-3pm, Moulton Windmill, High Street, 25 October Moulton PE12 6QB, grumpygrower@outlook.com The Ugly Duckling, 2pm, 07483 227482 www.moultonwindmill.co.uk South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 18 October Vicar of Dibley: The Final Chapter and Verse, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre 01775 764777

29 October Luba Tunnicliffe & Gamal Khamis, 3pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

20 October Funhouse Comedy Club, 8.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

30th November Centenary Methodist Church, Red Lion Street, Christmas Tree Festival, Preview 30th Nov, open daily until 6th Dec

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 – 12.00 noon Tennis Training, (13 -18 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 11.15am - 12.15pm Little Warriors 4-11 Martial Arts, Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. Intermediate 3, 12.15-1.00pm Advanced. Pinchbeck Village Hall. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971 393832

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10.30am – 12 noon 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 7-8:30pm Jive Dance Class, Perfect for beginners or improvers. Great exercise, learn a new skill. Two left feet very welcome. The Curlew Centre, Sutton Bridge. £4 per person. Contact: 07767 149167.

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Holiday Cottage in Heacham Your Cosy Retreat

Pollywiggle Cottage is a charming 3 bedroom Victorian cottage in the popular coastal village of Heacham on the North Norfolk coast available for short breaks and holidays. Beach Nearby Open Fire 3 Bedrooms Golf Nearby

Family Friendly Pets welcome Private garden BBQ

Prices start from just £360 for a week and £270 for a short break. To book or check availability please email info@heachamcottage.co.uk

01406 373718

Reserve your dates with just £100 deposit

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