Simply Spalding October 2011

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Issue 43 - October 2011

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In This Issue......

04 - News 08 - Citizen’s Advice 10 - School News 13 - Competition 15 - Spalding’s Got Talent 16 - School’s Out 19 - Library News 20 - Pumpkin Carving 21 - Mum Knows Best 22 - Autumn Fashion 25 - Recipes 31 - Spalding in Focus 34 - Dance Essentials 36 - Wedding Guide 43 - Planning A Bathroom 46 - Motoring 48 - Entertainment News 50 - Oscar’s Outings 52 - Kid’s Zone 55 - What’s On

Welcome to the October edition of Simply Spalding

We have been extremely busy over the past month making changes and coming up with new feature ideas to bring you an even BIGGER and BETTER FREE magazine. Focusing on more local news, more events and more local businesses, we hope you like the new look Simply Spalding.

This issue is jam packed full with news of what is happening in and around Spalding. We take a look at Red Lion Street and New Road as well as celebrating local success stories with our new feature Spalding’s Got Talent. You can be in with a chance of winning a £25 voucher for someone who has achieved an award, passed a test or worked hard for their community by sharing the story with us. Even my dog Oscar has got involved with the magazine with his own column - Oscar’s Outings!

I am pleased to welcome new columnist Louise Cook, who is a local mum of two and will be sharing with us her experiences as her two boys grow up. As Autumn has arrived, Queensgate Shopping Centre shares with us their fashion tips for the season. For every bride, groom, mother of the bride, father of the bride or anyone involved in an upcoming wedding make sure you turn to page 36 to ensure you have everything covered.

Check out this month’s competition on page 13 as you could win a luxury Spa Day for two at Ragdale Hall, near Melton Mowbray, worth over £150!

To keep updated with advice, recipes and what’s on locally visit www.simply-spalding.co.uk. There’s even a for sale section, so you may pick up a bargain too!

If you would like to get in touch then please email editor@simply-spalding.co.uk or call me on 0845 676 9295; we always appreciate your feedback and questions.

Hayley x Please help the local community stay vibrant by supporting local businesses - and don’t forget to mention us when calling or buying a product from an advertiser you have seen in the magazine! Without the loyalty of our advertisers we would not be able to deliver such a great magazine to you every month.

The Team Hayley Willerton Managing Director Editor, Sales Girl, Tea Maker, Jack of All Trades Kate Tarrant Sales Manager Sales, Features Writer, Queen of Statements Theresa Geeson Sales Executive Sales Extraordinaire, Guru of Facts Toni Taylor Sales Executive Sales, Biscuit Monitor Rosie Willerton Sales Support Executive Sales Support, Office Mum

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Victorian bedspread returns to Ayscoughfee Hall Home

On 12th May 2011, Spalding Services and Social Club were hosts to the visit of the two World Champion dart players; nine times World Darts Champion Trina Gulliver (Golden Girl) and three times BDO Lakeside World Darts Champion Martin Adams (Wolfie), who were invited by organiser Ian Tilley to raise money for Help for Heroes.

Between Trina and Martin they played 16 singles games each 701 one leg, then one game 701 pairs which their partners were chosen with their lucky programme numbers; Anne Parker and Matt Croft.

The two professionals then signed the

back of the dart board and Ian auctioned it on the night and it was sold for £100.

Organiser Mr Ian Tilley said: “I would like to thank the sponsors; Turner’s Fish and Chip Shop Spalding, Foster’s Refrigeration King’s Lynn, Chandler’s Oil and Gas Spalding, Nigel Morris Builders Holbeach, Maple’s Solicitors Spalding, David Bowman Spalding, Whittaker’s Body Car and Repairs Spalding, Greene King Brewery and John Smith’s Brewery. Many thanks for raffle prizes and personal donations received. Also thanks to Spalding Services Fishing Club. Without everybody’s support I could not have raised this fantastic amount.”

Free Bowls and Coffee in Weston and Long Sutton Local residents are being encouraged to try Indoor Bowls in Long Sutton and Weston for free, whilst enjoying a cup of coffee, biscuit and chat.

The sessions have been set up for men and women of all ages at Park Court Community Centre, Weston, and Spring Gardens Community Hall, Long Sutton ,from 10.00 – 11.30am, and 6.00 – 7.30pm respectively. The first sessions will start on Wednesday 21st September and will take place weekly.

This new form of indoor bowls just requires a carpet or hard floor to play on.

Being played indoors also allows games to be played all year round with 2, 3 or 4 games going on at once.

Shane Ward from Lincolnshire Active Community Network said: “Indoor bowls is a great way for the local community to get involved in physical activity and meet new people. It will be very laid back and anyone can come along and give it a go”.

The first week is completely free if you book in advance, and the cost per subsequent session is £2.00.

Anyone interested in taking part should contact Shane on 01522 585 580 or e-mail bookings@lincolnshiresports. co.uk to book a place. Alternatively, just turn up on the day.

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Are you an old Gleed Boy or Gleed Girl?

If so, The Gleed School would love to hear from you.

They are celebrating the schools’ 70th Anniversary on Tuesday 1st November and would love to hear your memories, see photos and read stories of your time at school.

Do you have any old uniform they could display?

If you would like to contribute, get involved or be a part of the celebrations you can write, call or email them at the following: The Gleed Girls’ CAL & Technology College, Neville Avenue, Spalding, PE11 2EJ. Tel: 01775 722484 or email enquiries@gleed.lincs.sch.uk.

Record Number of Walkers A record number of people are walking in Lincolnshire.

1400 individuals are taking part in regular Health Walks across the county, thanks to NHS Lincolnshire which has funded 60 walks for beginners and improvers in all districts.

Twice as many individuals are walking now than two years ago, and many are seeing incredible benefits to their health and fitness.

Sarah Ferneyhough, Physical Activity Manager at Lincolnshire Sports Partnership, said: “Health Walks have been running across the county for 10 years, but the last few years have been extremely popular, and the health benefits to those walking regularly are incredible. Physical fitness, mobility, endurance and weight loss are the obvious changes, and people with mental health problems have told us that the walks have helped turn their lives around.”

All the health walks are free to attend, are very social and always welcome

new members. They cover up to three miles at a steady pace and are led by an experienced volunteer leader. Prams, children and dogs on leads are welcome on most of the walks.

“People tell us they enjoy the walks so much because there is no long term commitment, and there is a strong social side. Lots of groups have formed close friendships and have a built a sense of community among them. It’s great to see so many people getting involved and a project like this thriving in Lincolnshire,” Sarah added.

Many areas will be celebrating Walk 4 Life day on Sunday 25th September 2011. To find your nearest walk, visit www.wfh.naturalengland.org.uk/ walkfinder.

Visit www.lincolnshiresports.com for more information about Health Walks.

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Brand New Hair & Beauty Salon Grand Opening In Spalding

‘Autumn Colours’ Offer A Spectacular Finale For Burghley Visitors are being offered a colourful finale to Burghley House’s 2011 season with the spectacular Autumn Colours at Burghley during October.

Spalding’s newest hairdressing and beauty salon ‘Crown Affair Hair & Beauty’ opens its doors at 24 Hall Place, on Monday October 3, with a ‘Grand Opening Day’ from 11am-6pm.

The salon – which incorporates Diamond Touch Clinic and is the first in the town to offer the acclaimed OXYjet alternative to cosmetic injections – is situated within the restored stonework building that was formerly the Red Cross charity shop.

The old building has been strippeddown and overhauled to its original features, and will house one of the town’s most progressive salons according to owner Frank Martino, who was formerly a partner in established Victoria Street-based Chambers Hair Design.

A fourteen-strong team of staff – who will start taking clients from Tuesday October 4 – will work within ‘Crown Affair’ to provide the latest ladies, gents and children’s styling services, along with beauty and nails treatments. These will include manicures, pedicures, eye treatments, facials, waxing, holistic treatments, spray tanning, along with a bridal service and children’s pamper parties.

‘Crown Affair’ is also part of a national network of independent salons which will be providing a wig styling service for medical and illness related hair loss.

My New Hair is a pioneering new charity inspired by Trevor Sorbie MBE, and ‘Crown Affair’ will provide private consultations for people considering a wig.

The Diamond Touch Clinic – which is located on the top floor of the building – will offer OXYjet, one of the world’s most effective Oxygen Systems. Known as the ‘Celebrity Facial Treatment’, OXYjet is a scientifically-proven, powerful alternative to cosmetic injections.

Diamond Touch Clinic services will encompass cutting-edge facials, treatments, massages and collagen induction therapies.

Frank Martino, owner of ‘Crown Affair’, said: “We aim to be one of the town’s most progressive salons by providing the latest services and techniques within the industry, and all the staff at Crown Affair are extremely excited to be a part of this new venture in this beautifullyrestored building in Spalding.”

Everybody is welcome to the ‘Grand Opening Day’ on Monday October 3, from 11am-6pm, to join Frank and his staff for a drink and a tour around the new premises.

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A blaze of golden leaves on trees around the sweeping parkland surrounding Burghley, in Lincolnshire, will set the scene for the country estate’s second annual flower festival.

During October the spectacular State Rooms are transformed with beautiful floral displays created by local flower societies, offering a new perspective on England’s greatest Elizabethan house.

Floral arrangements will reflect the atmosphere of each of the rooms as societies take their inspiration from the painted ceilings, 17th century art or the original purpose of a room, all with the guiding theme of Autumn Colours.

As well as the displays within the house, there will also be a special plant sale during the Autumn Colours at Burghley flower festival, which this year takes place 8th – 16th October (not including 14th).

October will also offer the last chance to catch the annual exhibition in the Sculpture Garden. which for 2011 features the dynamic sculptures of Julian Wild Incomplete Systems - Wild’s first major solo exhibition at an outdoor venue.

Offering a different experience, fringed by trees in their autumnal foliage, the lakeside Sculpture Garden offers visitors a chance to discover contemporary sculpture in an historic setting. A mix of open space and trees create natural archways and ‘rooms’ containing discreetly hidden sculptures.

During 2011 the House is open daily, excluding Fridays, until Sunday 30th October 2011, 11am to 4.30pm with guides in all the state rooms to answer any questions visitors may have.

For full details visit www.burghley.co.uk or telephone 01780 752451.

Gleed Schools & Thomas Deacon Academy Join The Youth In Action Programme Gleed Boys’ and Gleed Girls’ have joined together with Thomas Deacon Academy in Peterborough and won funding from the European Union to run a joint project with young people from Saranda in Albania. The project aims to celebrate heritage and cultural identity; consider issues relevant to the future; and examine democratic systems within Europe and ways in which young people can contribute and influence policy.

Gleed Schools and TDA won the funding through the Youth in Action programme managed in the UK by the British Council and funded by the European Union. The programme helps young people to become active citizens and better equipped for the world of work.

It promotes solidarity, social cohesion and co-operation within Europe and neighbouring countries.

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Advice - Dealing with Call Centres

by Diane Clay

Many companies that are dealing in providing any kind of service to the customers are setting up call centres to cater to them. Some companies even have these centres operating twenty four hours all round the year. It’s been more than a decade since companies began moving call centres to India, with the promise of highly qualified staff on much lower wages, but customers were soon complaining.

Now the trend is in reverse with firms such as BT, Santander, Aviva and Powergen having brought call centres back to the UK. Few people can honestly admit to ever having hung up the phone with a call-centre agent and thinking, “I really enjoyed that.”

That’s probably because every call that is made to a call centre occurs because of a problem

or because the call centre is trying to sell a product or service that the consumer doesn’t want. We all have our own stories about phoning call centres, whether sorting out a massive electricity bill or trying to report a dodgy broadband connection.

Here are a number of tips on how to deal with call centres:

• Always get the name of the person you speak to. Call centre staff are supposed to keep a ‘log’ of your call, but are sometimes busy and forget to do so. If you have been made a promise and don’t have a name to back it up, then that promise may count for nothing later.

• Ask the person you speak to for a direct line. This will save you time and money if you have to make more than one call to sort out your problem.

• As soon as the phone starts ringing, take a note of the time so that you will know exactly how long you have been on hold.

• Take notes of all your calls.

Lawyers call these ‘contemporaneous notes’ - true notes made at the time things are happening - which can be very useful if you have a dispute with a company over the level of service it has provided.

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

South Holland CAB is open at :

24 The Crescent, Spalding PE11 1AF Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am – 4pm; Thursdays and Fridays 10am – 1pm Drop in for a short assessment interview during opening hours, prior to being offered an appointment.

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• If you don’t want junk mail - say so. Call centres employed by some banks and insurance companies play a recorded message warning that they may use your personal details ‘for marketing purposes’. This means they want to send you junk mail. The Data Protection Act says that if you tell the company you don’t want to receive such mailshots, they shouldn’t send you any.

• If the first person you speak to can’t help, demand to speak to a more senior person. Although companies will rarely admit it, senior staff in call centres can have more scope for solving problems caused by red tape. But don’t ask to speak to the manager if your problem can be solved by a more junior member of staff. If you are wasting a manager’s time with a trivial problem, then you are taking them away from somebody who really needs the help.

• If you’re fed up with cold calls, then you can make them stop.

You can register with the Telephone Preference Service by calling 0845 0700707 (registration is free). It can take up to a month for your registration to take effect, but after this you should receive less cold calls.

• Always be polite. Call centre staff are not the ones who make up the rules, and are not usually the ones who are to blame for poor service by the company they work for. There is nothing wrong with being assertive but don’t be abusive - swearing on the phone, or acting in a way that is offensive or threatening, can be a criminal offence.

• If you’re still not happy, write a letter. If you ask the person you speak to for the proper trading address of a company, then they have to give you this information by law. Address the letter to someone in charge. They will find it harder to ignore a problem which is in front of them in writing.

Just one additional reminder: don’t forget that those who work in call centres suffer from a huge amount of stress in their working days. Imagine spending your whole working day dealing with unhappy, and sometimes abusive, customers! Try to remember that they are not personally responsible for your problem – it is usually the product or the company that you have an issue with.

Further help For more information about how to deal with customer service complaints, see www.adviceguide.org.uk Consumer problems: options for the customer.

The bureau is also open at the following:

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

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

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School News The Gleed Schools

These are exciting times for the Gleed schools, as we work towards becoming one co-educational school. If the plans go ahead on 2 November we will become Sir John Gleed School. The name was chosen to reflect the history of the schools and their wellestablished, successful place in the local community.

current students. We hope to be joined by as many old boys and girls as possible as we look back through our archives and share plans for the future.

Both the boys and girls have a new uniform which has been a great success, proving very popular. Our young people look extremely smart and wear their new uniform with pride.

If you would like to join us please contact your old school to be placed on the guest list. Further details will follow soon.

The two schools are well known in the town and beyond, having educated many local people. This year sees our 70th anniversary and it seems an ideal time to look back as we prepare to move forward to our new future together. On 1 November the students will have a series of events to celebrate the occasion. In the afternoon we will be holding a tea for all former students of both Gleed Girls’ and Gleed Boys’ followed by a performance from

Weston St Mary

Here at Weston St Mary we are looking forward to an exciting New Term. The children are already enjoying their work on Africa.

We will be celebrating the Harvest Festival in church on Thursday 24th Sept at 2.15 pm in church. This year we have changed our format slightly and we will be taking the children to church once a month instead of the vicar coming into school to do assemblies. The “Come Celebrate” dates

Abc Day Nursery Pinchbeck We have said goodbye to our school leavers, we hope they will be happy at school. We will miss them! Before they left we went into town on the bus to have our lunch and to see Horrid Henry at the South Holland Centre.

for the rest of this year are as follows and everyone is welcome to join us: 24th September 2.15 Harvest, 22nd October 2.30, 26th November – Advent (time to be confirmed), 17th December 2 pm joint service with Surfleet to celebrate Christmas

On 7th October it is Jeans for Genes day and the children and staff will come to nursery in Jeans and bring in a donation for the charity. We support this charity every year.

We hope to see you there!

We are very proud that ABC Day Nursery

will celebrate its 20th Anniversary at the end of September so to celebrate this we will be holding a special party for all the children. The children will wear party clothes and choose what party food they would like to eat. On the day we will have lots of party activities and games. We are getting the children to make decorations and party hats.

We have re furbished our baby sleep room it looks lovely. We will be working on the baby room next.

The Gleed Girls' CAL &Technology College Neville Avenue, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2EJ

Telephone: 01775 722484

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College will be open during the evening between 6 pm and 8.15 pm for Year 5 and Year 6 pupils and their families There will be a presentation by the Headteacher at 7.30 pm in the college hall Come and spend some time with us and see the college in action – only then will you fully appreciate what we can offer your daughter.

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School News Ayscoughfee Hall School

Ayscoughfee Hall School have started the new term in fine form following a hugely successful year, culminating in a fantastic inspection during the summer term.

The school, being independent, is rigorously inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate over a five day period. Brian Chittick, the Head Teacher, is particularly delighted with the latest report which clearly identifies how good the school is, highlighting many of the strengths with descriptions such as ‘outstanding’, ‘excellent’ and ‘exceptional’.

He quotes “we are especially pleased when, among other references, pupils’ successes in Maths, English, Science, ICT and Music are particularly noted as strengths, that our pastoral care is ‘excellent’ and that the quality of provision in our Early Years Foundation Stage is ‘outstanding’. The report also states that pupils are happy, confident and proud of their school. They are strongly motivated to learn and keen to take part in all activities. They feel very well looked after”.

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The school creates an enviable environment for happy, inspired learning and the small class sizes help to achieve the aims of maximising each child’s potential. There are a limited number of spaces available at the school for immediate start and an open morning is being held on Wednesday 12th October from 9.15am to 12.15pm for anyone to look round, view the facilities and see the school in action.

A full copy of the report can be viewed on the school’s

Munchkins Nursery It has been an exciting year for staff and children at munchkins preschool as we are about to celebrate our 1st birthday next month, and what a fantastic year it’s been. In early sping time we hatched 5 baby chicks which the children named and helped to raise. Also the children were introduced to some baby lambs when they came to visit our nursery and they got the opportunity to see them close up which was a really enjoyable learning experience for them all.

In July the children all ejoyed a great day out at the Butterfly and Wildlife Park in Long Sutton before leaving to start their

new schools in September.

Throughout the year the children have participated in a number of fun and exciting indoors and outdoor activities to further develop their learning experience, including a regular visit from our dance teacher, sound lincs and zoo lab who will be returning this term.

The new term is here and we have welcomed 14 new pupils to preschool.

We are very pleased to welcome them as well as our existing preschoolers who have enjoyed the summer and are now back to join us for the new term.

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If you would like to share your school news with the local residents please send details to editor@simply-spalding.co.uk no later than October 5th for the November edition.

Ayscoughfee Hall School For your children’s future “The quality of provision in the early years foundation stage is outstanding” 2011 Independent Schools Inspectorate

We have a limited number of spaces available and are also taking reservations for future years. Don’t be put off by the idea of high fees, we are no more expensive than private childcare and very competitive in our field.

Entrance to the school starts from age 3½.

Under fives are eligible for Early Years grant funding.

Come and visit our friendly, traditional school and see how we can give your child a great start in life

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School’s Out

Welcome to our new feature for clubs and groups for the under 18s! Every month we will be featuring an overview of news from local groups: trips, projects, events, outstanding achievements, success stories: the list goes on! If you run a local group and would like to share your news, please get in touch with us at editor@simply-spalding.co.uk.

Local Lads Hit Regional High

Spalding Hockey Club Spalding Hockey Club holds hockey coaching sessions for boys and girls aged 5 to 15 on Saturday mornings (9.30am to 11.00am) on the all-weather pitch at Glen Park, Surfleet.

During the summer, a further 10 of the club’s members became England hockey qualified coaches and this has enabled the club to expand its already successful junior programme which caters for total beginners through to more experienced players. Cost of the sessions is £3 per week or £25 for the 15 week programme up to the Christmas break on 10th December. Sticks can be provided if required but the club asks all players to wear suitable trainers and shin pads. Gum shields are optional.

Spalding Hockey Club takes part in the Lincolnshire Junior mixed leagues at both under 12 and under 14 levels. The club will be hosting the first matches of the season at Surfleet with the under 12 league being played on Sunday 2nd October and the under 14 league scheduled for Sunday 23rd October. The club also has boys’ and girls’ teams competing in the England Hockey National Cup competitions at under 16 level. There will also be the opportunity for younger players to take part in friendly tournaments involving local hockey clubs. For further information, please visit the Spalding Hockey Club’s website www.spaldinghockeyclub.co.uk or contact Club Chairman Fred Morris at fredricmorris@yahoo. co.uk or call on 01775 724832.

summer of intensive coaching sessions that lasted 6 hours a day, they were chosen from over 100 players to make the Tier 1 squad of only 18 players - a superb achievement!

Local lads, Connor Allen, Will Baker and Ross Gavaghan are one step closer to playing hockey for England. Following success at county level, they were selected to attend the Junior Regional Performance Centre (JRPC) in Nottingham. After a

The first competitive games took place at Cannock Hockey Club on Sunday and all 3 boys showed great promise, putting into practice the training they had received over the summer, with Connor Allen scoring the only goal in the second match against Oxford Lynx. The boys will compete again shortly and hope to be selected for the Higher Performance Camp and then England.

Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force The Spalding Detachment of Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force is steadily growing in strength year by year.

We are a youth organisation with the obvious military theme aiming to offer boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 18 excellent opportunities to learn new skills and meet new people.

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The group teaches military skills such as drill and field craft but also offers cadets the opportunity to learn first aid, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Page 1 Award and BTEC awards.

During a cadet’s career they progress their skills as well as gain ranks

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Open Morning / Evening Tuesday 11th October 2011 9.30 a.m. - 12 noon & 4.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.

Guided tours will be organised so that you have the opportunity to see the school in action and experience a taster of the many extra curricular activities available.

Please contact us to arrange a time you wish to visit Tel: 01778 560350 or Email: admissions@kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk

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and begin to lead other cadets. Their confidence and abilities grow and grow and as they become more senior the prospect of bigger and better things results.

This year we had the very exciting news that three of our cadets had won places on a trip-of-a-life time to the Kingdom of Lesotho in South Africa.

If you would like to see what cadets could offer, we parade on a Wednesday evening between 7pm until 9pm at the cadet hut near the Castle Sports Centre. Anyone is welcome to visit.

To have your club news in Simply Spalding please email editor@simply-spalding.co.uk

Spalding United Football Club For almost as long as anyone can remember, Spalding United Football Club has been lacking one very important ingredient – a youth section.

But now they proudly boast of being part of one of the district’s leading junior clubs, namely Spalding Athletic Junior Football Club.

On the eve of a new season, the Tulips and Athletic signed a partnership deal with the ultimate aim of nurturing young players through the various age groups to eventually form a Spalding team entirely of home grown talent. To help this aim progress the Tulips are at the early planning stage of purchasing a plot of land which can be developed into an all-age group training arena.

Meanwhile, Athletic’s budding young stars train, under the guidance of CRB checked coaches, at Leaveslake Drove, West Pinchbeck.

the children put on a spectacular performance including performing new and original tunes on the Gamelan, Indonesian dancing and a fantastic shadow puppet show in the Marjorum Hall, Gosberton Risegate, for enthralled family and friends.

For the various age groups, please contact: Under-8, Dave England 01775 840938 Under-9, Marvin Scampion 07411 859827 Under-10, Lee Fovargue 01775 722881 Under-11, Steve Williamson 01775 760660 Under-12, Russell David 01775 822959 Under-14, Robert McNab 07734 331373 Under-15, Paul Grundy 07702 200932 Under-18, Andy Coaten 07595 207367

different competitions between different clubs – at county and national level.

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The club has teams in eight different age groups from under-7 to under-12 and under-15 to under-18, the latter representing Spalding United in the Football Association Youth Cup competition this season. Spalding Athletic are always looking for new members and listed are the coaches for the various age groups for anyone interested.

Spalding and District Young Farmers’ Club The club is for ages 10 to 26 - a fact that not everyone knows! Anyone is welcome and we meet at the Sugar Beet Club every Wednesday at 8pm unless we’re on a visit. You don’t have to be a farmer to be in Young Farmers, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to socialise with new people, to learn new skills and have loads of fun. We enter lots of

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Scarlet Community Music Club recently completed phase 1 of their Rural Rhythms project. After 12 weeks of Gamelan workshops playing the lovely sounding and unusual Asian instruments and learning all about the Indonesian culture,

We have now started the second of four Rural Rhythms projects in the area. At Quadring Village Hall, we have begun 12 weeks of Saturday morning workshops for the ‘Our Village – the musical’ project. The workshops involve singing, dancing, drama, song-writing and instrument playing as well as a final production performance on December 17th. The story is based around the local history, and local people are coming in to tell the children about life in and around the village over the last 80 years.

Contact: Liz on 01775 841750, www.scarletmusicservices.co.uk

Spalding Golf Club Did you know that Spalding Golf Club run junior coaching sessions on a Saturday morning?

The classes are just £3.00 and are for anyone aged 6-16. If you’re interested, give the golf club a call in advance on 01775 680474.

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Come along and have fun with your babies & tots in our lovely, safe gymnastics centre. There are loads of activities to try and lots for your tot to play on. Bring a snack and a drink for your tot.

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Your child can work towards the BGA pre school awards. This is for children who will be starting school the following September.

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“We all know we should have one, but often do not understand why.”

What Happens without a will?

Making a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death. If you have not made a valid will, your property will pass according to the Law of Intestacy. This may not be what you would have wished. In any event it is likely to take longer to finalise than if you had made a will.

During this time your beneficiaries may not be able to draw any money from your estate. It can mean arguments and distress for relatives.

If You Are Single

You will want your estate divided amongst friends, relatives and charities of your choosing and in the proportions you want.

If You Are Married

Don’t assume “my other half will get everything”. Brothers and sisters or parents may have a claim. Often your children have a right to part of your estate. If you are living as a couple but not officially married, you may be treated as a single person and a surviving partner may get nothing at all. One thing you can be certain of - there will be arguments and disputes at a time when the family should be coping with the loss of a loved one.

If You Are A Parent

You should consider who would look after your children in the

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event of your death. This is particularly important in the case of one parent families or unmarried parents living together.

A valid will nominating guardians is invaluable in such cases.

If no one knows what you would have wanted, the Court will decide on the future of your children, and it may not be what your or your children would have wished.

If You Are Retired

Maybe you made a will a long time ago. It probably needs updating to include additional grandchildren or deletion of persons you no longer feel you wish to leave anything to.

This article has been contributed by Paul Hammond a member of the Society of Will Writers.

Reading Corner

by Joanne Phillips of Spalding Library

Adult Read of The Month - The Dream House by Rachel Hore The Dream House is a truly great read which will leave you laughing and crying in equal measure. It’s a book which, in the lightest and most enjoyable of ways, compares the challenges of life faced by two women living a hundred years apart.

One minute you are busy empathising with the modern day dilemmas of Kate who juggles a successful career with being a successful mother.

Next, when Kate finds her dream house in the country, you are whisked back in time to witness predicaments of Victorian life faced by its now elderly inhabitant Agnes. Agnes’ story is both tragically gripping and fascinating in its detail - Imagine watching the first traffic lights being put up on Oxford Street! The two eras are cleverly linked in a story that is intricately woven and keeps you guessing to the very end. A real page turner.

Children’s Read of The Month - Aliens Love Underpants by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort.

Hilarious story about aliens coming down to earth with a mission to steal best pants from washing lines. This is an excellent rhyming story which will have you and your children in stitches. Watch out for the detail in the underwear in the illustrations. Well put together package which came top in a Richard and Judy programme on kids reading on Channel 4.

This is a very popular book with our story time for under 5s which is held every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm, there are several titles in the series so once you have read one you will need to return and hear Aliens in underpants save the world and for Christmas read Aliens love Panta Claus!

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Forthcoming Events: October is Race Online month, come and join us in the library if you would like some help to unravel the mysteries of the internet, e-mail, family history online. Ask for more details in the library.

From Saturday 21st an exciting new exhibition in conjunction with the Hidden Histories project will be on display in the library, the theme is curiosities. A children’s activity is planned on the 25th which will give Key stage 1 and 2 children the opportunity to handle museum artefacts. To book a place please contact the library on 01522 782010.

Spalding and Bourne Family History Society are holding an open day at the library, if you want to know how to begin tracing your ancestors’ come along and have chat with the experts on the day from 10- 3.45pm.

Spalding library is situated on Victoria Street near the Sheep Market. There are many good reasons to pay us a visit; free internet access, printing, scanning and photocopy facilities, Children’s story time every week and reading scheme to join for under 5s. Find out about free connection to family research websites in the library and other online resources that can be accessed both from the library and at home with your library card number and a pin that you can get from any library.

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Pumpkin Carving

Picking Your Pumpkin

For the easiest carving, select a large, ripe pumpkin with a smooth, even surface and a stem. If you plan to light your pumpkin with a candle choose one at least 20cm high.

When you get it home, clean and dry it.

The Lid

To create a lid, remove the top of the pumpkin, use a paring knife (under parent supervision) to cut around the stem with and angle to make the lid taper toward the inside, which will keep the lid from slipping in later. Scrape the lid clean.

Scrape It Out

Use a large metal spoon or an ice-cream scoop to remove the pumpkin’s innards. Since a thinner wall is easier to carve and makes for a brighter lantern, scrape the sides until the walls are about 2cm thick all around.

Flatten a spot on the bottom for the candle.

Make A Pattern

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After you’ve carved the shapes, carefully push them out with your finger. You may need to remove larger shapes, such as gaptoothed grins, in pieces.

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Place a tea light in the pumpkin, If the candle won’t stay lit, increase the air supply by enlarging some features or cutting a vent in the lid.

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Fistly I’m delighted to introduce myself, I am Louise Cook and at 22 years old, proud Mum to two gorgeous children, Jake (3) and Louie (18 months), are the apple of my eye and I am really looking forward to keeping you informed of their antics!

Home-Start South Holland offers a confidential befriending and non-judgemental service to Home-Start families who have at least one child under the age of five. At Home-Start we acknowledge that South Holland ‘being a parent isn’t always easy’ and through prepared volunteers we offer precious time for listening and talking, help with the children, a break for parents, practical and emotional support along with the reassurance and support to access local services and resources.

If you and your family would benefit from the Home-Start service then please do not hesitate to contact Mary Hutson on 01406 701720 to see how we can ease the pressures and stresses of everyday life.

This month we have taken the boys for their first swimming session at Spalding Swimming Pool. It’s a fantastic facility with a dedicated family pool, which is slightly warmer for little ones. Both boys absolutely loved the water, and I have now enrolled Jake in to weekly lessons. I am planning the same time to take Louie to get used to the water before he can join in the lessons when he is 3.

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Summer seems a distant memory but I think Autumn is such an exciting time, Halloween, leaf crunching, leaf printing, The Pumpkin Festival in Spalding and of course all the yummy comfort food we can enjoy – casseroles, sausage and mash and pies are all family favourites for us.

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All our food will be Halloween themed with the boys and I baking Ghost and Ghoul biscuits, which I am glad to share the recipe with you to make about 16 biscuits.

Ingredients • 100g (3½oz) butter • 100g (3½oz) caster sugar • 1 medium egg • Finely grated rind of • ½ a lemon

• 150g (5oz) plain flour, sifted • 60g (2oz) ground almonds Method • Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4/180°C. • Soften the butter with a wooden spoon, beat in the sugar until light and fluffy.

• Beat in the egg and lemon rind, flour and ground almonds.

• Dust the work surface with flour. Roll the dough out in 2 or 3 batches and cut out shapes with cutters.

• Place the shapes on baking trays and bake for about 12-14 minutes. Cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

To decorate: • Make up icing with sifted icing sugar and water. Leave some white icing in the bowl and colour the rest of it in separate bowls with the black, orange and green food colourings, or whatever colourings you have.

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Butternut squash, Celeriac, Chestnuts, Elderberries, Figs, Kale, Oysters, Partridge, Pumpkin, Quince, Walnuts

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Spiced Carrot And Butternut Squash Soup

Serves 4 The carrot and squash start to break down after half an hour’s cooking and, together with the starch from the pasta, will thicken the soup without the need for a blender. This is great for feeding a hungry family. Serve with fresh bread and butter Ingredients 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 2 large carrots, peeled 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and deseeded Salt and black pepper 2-3 thyme sprigs, leaves picked 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, or ¼ tsp dried crushed chillies (remove if cooking for children) 1.25 litres chicken or vegetable stock 75g dried spaghetti or small pasta shells Method 1 Sweat the onion and garlic in the oil over a medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft. Chop the carrots and butternut squash into 1.5cm, dice and add to the pan. Season and cook for another 6-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

2 Stir in the thyme leaves and the fresh or dried chilli, then pour in the stock. Stir and bring to the boil. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until the carrots and squash are soft and beginning to break down.

3 Break the spaghetti into small pieces and add to the soup or add the pasta shells. Stir well and return to the boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked and the soup has thickened slightly. Check for seasoning and ladle into soup bowls.

Honey-Glazed Pumpkin Wedges

Serves 4 This is one of the easiest seasonal recipes. Pumpkin seed oil is now available in many supermarkets, and it gives this dish a lovely flavour.

Ingredients 1 small pumpkin, cut into wedges and seeds removed 100ml honey 2 tbsp pumpkin seed oil Freshly ground salt and pepper 2 tbsp sesame seeds Method Gently cook in the wedges in oil in a heavy pan and add the honey and sesame seeds when the pumpkin has softened.

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Recipes Fig Tart with Filo Pastry

Serves 4 Fig tart with filo is a wonderful combination of sweet juicy figs in a creamy batter, encased in a crispy filo pastry.

Ingredients 5 sheets filo pastry 25g butter, plus extra for greasing pan 6 fresh figs, washed 75g plain flour 75g caster sugar 4 eggs, whisked 450ml full cream milk 1/2 tsp almond essence 1 tbsp icing sugar Method Preheat the oven to 190C, 373F, gas 5. Grease a 25 x 16 cm baking tin with butter. Melt the butter. Brush the melted butter over 1 sheet of filo pastry and lay over the base of the baking tin. Repeat with each sheet, laying them over each other in the tin. Cut off any excess pasty hanging over the edge of the tin.

Cut the figs into small wedges and arrange the figs, skin down, over the filo pastry. Sift the flour into a bowl and add the caster sugar. Add the whisked eggs and a little of the milk and beat until smooth. Slowly whisk in the rest of the milk and almond essence into the batter.

Pour the mixture over and around the figs. Bake for 1 hour or until the batter is golden and set.

Remove from the oven and leave in the tin to cool for 15 minutes. Dust with the icing sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature. If keeping for a couple of days, keep refrigerated.

Chocolate Chestnut Brownies Makes 16

Ingredients 140g dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces 115g unsalted butter 225g caster sugar 170g plain flour 1/2tsp baking powder 200g chestnut purée 3 eggs, beaten Method Heat the oven to gas mark 3, and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment.

Melt the chocolate, butter and sugar in a heavy bottomed saucepan over a low heat. Don’t let it get too hot.

Sift the flour and baking powder together into a large bowl. Mix the chestnut purée into the chocolate mixture.

Make a well in the flour and incorporate the eggs and chocolate mixture. Use a whisk if you need to, to break up any lumps of flour.

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As a nation we are more cash-strapped than ever and as we continue to find ways to save the pennies some of our beloved pets are paying the price. The number of abandoned pets over the last year has sky rocketed, animal rescue centres and refuges are becoming overcrowded as individuals struggle to hold down the cost of caring for their pets. But it doesn’t have to be this way, there are plenty of cost cutting exercises that will help save money and allow your furry friend to stay with the family.

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Buy better quality food We know what you’re thinking, ‘that’s more expensive’, but remember that cheaper foods will set you back in the end. They are full of less digestible filler material and artificial colours that offer few nutrients and can contribute to allergies and digestive problems.

A high quality, age appropriate food will result in a healthy coat, more energy and fewer costly trips to the vet.

Don’t overload One of the things the UK is confronting in animals, as well as humans, is a huge obesity problem. Look at the portion sizes you’re dishing up. Serving moderate portions not only saves you money on food , but it also reduces the likelihood of obesity. Plus, if you’re feeding your pet a better quality food it will leave them far fuller for longer.

As well as overfeeding with the meals, we also need to learn to fight the urge to spoil our pets with too many treats! That doesn’t mean don’t treat them, just keep it in moderation. And, when you’re going to treat, why not kill two birds with one stone and buy a treat that can offer another use too, such as Dentastix which help clean your dog’s teeth.

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Talk to Rooke’s Clearly, if your dog/cat/hamster has been run over you shouldn’t hang around, take them to the vet immediately. But minor ailments sometimes cure themselves. You wouldn’t visit the doctor at the first sign of a runny nose, so why seek expensive help as soon as your pet sneezes?

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Research Some vet clinics offer low-cost spay and neuter clinics after hours and weekends, on a first-come-first-serve basis. These events are usually staffed by the vet technicians, rather than the doctor, so they do not replace a visit that requires more advanced knowledge.

Pet insurance One of the reasons why medical care has become so expensive is the recent growth spurt of procedures your pet can undergo MRIs, cat scans, cancer treatments. Kidney transplants, though life-saving, are a £15,000 surgery that also typically requires the pet owner to adopt the donor animal too.

Accidents, too, can be costly. Pet insurance is one way to take some sting out of the bill. The cost of a policy typically runs about £200-£600 per year and many cover both regular and emergency visits.

Have your pet spayed/neutered Make sure you don’t end up with more mouths to feed by taking steps to prevent your animal reproducing; obviously, this is one for larger pets, not the likes of goldfish.

If you are on a low income, you might be able to get a subsidy. Cats Protection offers financial assistance with neutering to cat owners who are full-time students or on means-tested benefits, while the Blue Cross offers subsidised treatment for pets whose owners are on benefits, extending beyond neutering and spaying.

Home checkups and care Weekly home checkups are a great way to nip potential health problems in the bud and save the costly vet bills in the future.

Simple procedures include: • Checking under your pet’s fur for lumps, bumps, flakes or scabs. Check your pet’s ears and eyes for signs of redness or discharge. Make note of any changes in her eating or drinking habits. If something seems off, call your vet right away.

• Learn how to clean your pet’s ears, especially if your dog is prone to ear infections.

• Brush your pet’s teeth regularly with a toothpaste formulated for pets and check their gums. In some cases, this can help prevent the need for dental cleanings, which can run up to £200 per visit.

• Check your pet’s breath. Bad breath can indicate a digestive problem that’s better dealt with sooner rather than later.

• Save the price of a visit to your groomer with regular brushings. While you’re at it, you’ll reduce the hair around your home and your cats will have fewer hairballs.

• Trim your pet’s nails on a regular basis. It’s not hard to do, and you’ll likely save yourself the cost of new furniture and curtains.

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Spotlight on Red Lion Street & New Road

by Kate Tarrant From this issue onwards, we will be bringing you a special editorial focus every month on a specific area of Spalding. We want to celebrate the different areas of our town, reminding everyone to support the shops and businesses that we have on our doorsteps - and to remember what’s available where. This month we start with New Road & Red Lion Street…

Walk down New Road and Red Lion Street and you will be faced with a hive of activity, endless opportunities and lots of new choices for your shopping list. Have you got time for a coffee? Choose from one of the cafes on the street, sit down and take it all in. You’ll be surprised how many new businesses you’ll discover if you just stop and look around you.

Historical Focus

In future features we’ll be looking at the history of the areas we cover. As a taster of what’s to come in our next New Road and Red Lion Street feature

If you need hair and beauty services, you have a wide selection of salons to choose from, including the newly established Retreat and Renaissance. If you prefer to drop in at the barbers, you’ve come to the right place.

Looking for a gift? Would you like to take up a hobby? Want to try something new? There are some interesting selections here - from Welecs, Spalding Photos Services and Mason’s Models, to Butters and Flowers N Things. Did you know that Riverside Training is on Red Lion Street? They provide childcare, business administration and customer service training courses.

Do you want to break the weekend up? Stop at one of the pubs for a drink, check out a local band if you can, or grab some fish and chips.

You are spoilt for choice if you fancy a meal, and if you’ve still got room, don’t forget ice cream on Red Lion Street!

You can even tackle your weekly shop just by visiting New Road and Red Lion Street. Simply Magazines rose to the challenge and triumphed - meat, fish and cheese from the food court at the new Red Lion Quarter, freshly baked bread (and one or two cakes for the office!) from family-run Paceys, and fresh fruit and vegetables from Booths.

It’s exciting that in this area you find a mix of established and new businesses, old and new buildings. Go back in history and you will find some familiar names! Christopher Longstaff – R Longstaff & Co commeted; “The combined area of New Road and Red Lion Street is a very important part of Spalding’s success story and with limited vacancy continues to demonstrate that it is popular, accessible, provides a wealth of services and choices and reflects traditional, locally well run businesses, so much an attractive function of a market town such as Spalding.”

Above: The cattle market in New Road in the early years of the tentieth century. Boys were paid to watch over the cattle in the street while the farmers went about their business. The market was held on New Road until 1938.

Photo courtesy of Spalding Gentlemen’s Society. www.spalding-gentlemens-society.org Below: New Road as it is today, can you spot the changes?

There is also a continual change and development - not least with the new Red Lion Quarter. This massive development has turned Red Lion Street into a focal point and has provided opportunities for businesses and students.

At the end of New Road, it’s also buzzing with activity on Chapel Lane with the newly open Bentley’s Bar, and the soon to arrive hairdressing salon, Crown Affair, on neighbouring Hall Place.

Re-visit the area We’ve only just scratched the surface - there’s even more to discover than we have room to list, so next time you need something from town, go to Red Lion Street and New Road, and have a nose. Stop, take it in and enjoy!

Did you know?

Due to the great width of New Road, it was an ideal location for a cattle market. The weekly market was at the centre of the trading community for farmers, butchers, dealers and auctioneers. It was also a social gathering, a chance to catch up on local news, and a welcome escape from the isolation of farming. On the day of the market, New Road would be bustling with the excitement, noise and chaos of animals and buyers filling the street. And while farmers and dealers went about their business, the public houses and local shopkeepers also benefited from the town’s sudden icrease in population.

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Dance Essentials

By Vicky Senkey-Dunn, Dance Review Magazine Dancing, whether for hobby, sport or as a career, is very easy to get started with and quickly becomes very addictive. Not only do you have fun but you can get fit at the same time. Everyone can get involved and there are a huge variety of types of dance to choose from, so there really is something for everyone – either by yourself, with a partner or even with a group of friends.

Whether it’s starting a ballet class at 3 years old or looking for a dance class to enhance your fitness into your retirement, often the first place to start is finding local dance schools or classes and seeing what takes your fancy. There are also many resources online that will give you a flavour of what your chosen type of dance is all about (and how tricky it is to learn!) Many dance schools offer free taster sessions or one or two lessons on a pay as you go basis so you can try it out and see if it really is for you. If you find that you are suited to a particular type of dance then all that is left for you to do is to buy a pair of dancing shoes and off you go! If you find that it’s not what you expected then don’t give up, there will be something out there that you feel comfortable with – at the end of the day if you enjoy something you will stick at it and the rewards will come when you see improvements in your technique and general health.

Ballet is often the place where everyone starts as a child and is now more popular than ever with boys. From there children take up more forms of dance and follow the discipline they prefer most – tap, disco, street dance. More and more women are now taking up ballet in their adulthood and realising that you don’t have to be overly fit and flexible to enjoy it and there are the benefits associated with learning ballet technique. Best of all, when learning ballet as an adult no leotards are required! Comfortable clothing will be all you need.

Ballroom dancing is a very social form of dance which requires a partner; however many classes give you the opportunity to “mix and match” and work with a variety of partners. The term “ballroom” encompasses many dances from the tango to the waltz and it has enjoyed a recent boom with the popularity of programmes like Strictly Come Dancing.

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Street dance is very popular with younger dancers but can be picked up at any time. Perhaps the biggest ambassadors for street dance are Britain’s Got Talent finalists Flawless, who have gone on to enjoy phenomenal success touring the country and showing off their talents.

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and others push the exercise aspect. A Zumba class can vary hugely between two instructors so a little trial and error is required. Zumba classes often have a real party atmosphere and all ages and abilities attend as it is so easy to pick up.

So the best advice if you are thinking of taking up dance, at any age, is to just dive right in and try as much as you can until you see what feels right.

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Weddings

by Hayley Willerton Congratulations on your engagement, but what now? The key when you start out, and throughout your wedding planning journey, should be good organisation and keeping a wedding checklist. So whether you’re just getting started or have most of the basics in place, we hope this guide will help keep your stress levels to a minimum! Our wedding plan covers a 12 month period but you can adjust it according to your own. Simply start at the top of the list tackling each task one by one – not forgetting to delegate where you can.

12 Months Before

• Announce your engagement to family and friends and plan an engagement party • Place an engagement announcement in your local newspaper • Work on the budget • Choose a wedding date - select a few days in case your first choice is booked • Choose a location and reserve your ceremony and reception venue • Begin a rough guest list and compile current addresses • Decide on who you’d like to have in your wedding party, including your maid of honour, bridesmaids and best man • Begin shopping for your wedding dress – the fun bit!

• Attend a local bridal show or two and jot down notes about any exhibitors you really like • Purchase a wedding planning organiser or calendar to keep track of important dates and appointments (fittings, bridal shows, hair appointments, hen/stag do’s etc.)

6-9 Months Before

• Research and choose where you will have your gift list • Order your wedding dress and buy the underwear that you will wear with it (make sure you take these to all fittings) • Order other bridal accessories - shoes, gloves and veil • Begin shopping for bridesmaids dresses • Research for your entertainment and photographer - use websites, local magazines and recommendations of family and friends.

• Book your honeymoon and verify that you have any necessary travel documents including passports and visas and check out any vaccinations that you may need.

• Begin researching florists & cake makers.

4-6 Months Before

• Select and order your wedding invitations, invitation envelopes and thank-you cards • Select and purchase wedding favours and wedding favour accessories - boxes, personalised wedding ribbon, labels, etc.

• Purchase any desired ceremony and reception decorations - candles, vases, aisle runner, etc.

• Start researching wedding cake pictures and local bakeries for ideas • Book a room for your wedding night, if you will be leaving for your honeymoon the next morning • Book hotel rooms or arrange other accommodations for out-of-town guests • Finalise your guest list and send out save-the-date cards, if using • Print out directions to the ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner and hotel(s) for guests • Compile a list of area information and things to do for out-of-town guests • Reserve transport for you and your wedding party to and from the wedding

2-4 Months Before

• Order suits for the groom and male bridal party • Meet with your caterer to discuss the menu and your bar needs • Order your wedding cake • Buy thank-you gifts for mother, mother in law, bridesmaids, ushers, best man etc • Select and purchase wedding rings, and have them engraved if desired • Book any other specialty services – ice sculptures, chocolate fountain etc.

• Purchase luggage and other travel necessities and attire for your honeymoon

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• Order/renew passports if necessary, leaving ample time for them to be sent back to you • Schedule an appointment with your dentist if you’d like to have your teeth cleaned before the wedding

1-2 Months Before

• Post invitations out to everyone eight weeks prior to the wedding date and send a accommodation info to your out-of-town guests • Compile and complete name change documents • Fill out a change of address form at the post office, if necessary • Have ceremony programmes printed • If you are having your ceremony at a church, you will need to attend the reading of the bands.

• Purchase a guest book, pen and other wedding accessories including toasting glasses, cake knife etc.

• Choose your hair and makeup stylists and schedule a trial for both; also book appointments to have your hair, make-up and nails done on the day of the wedding • Review insurance information with your fiancé and check with employers to see what documents need to be updated once you are legally wed (car, home, medical, etc.)

2 Weeks to 1 Month Before

• Create a seating chart for the reception and make table numbers and place cards • Contact your caterer or venue with a final guest count • Print out a timeline of events for your wedding party and vendors - include contact information and mobile phone numbers • Meet with your photographer to finalise your wedding photo list of any must-have photos • Contact your florist to confirm your final flower order (bouquets, centrepieces, gifts etc.) and go over any decor details or venue logistics for the big day • Finalise your ceremony and reception music and song lists for your wedding band or DJ • Confirm hotel reservations for out-of-town guests • Plan a bridal lunch or dinner with your bridesmaids and close family • Pick up wedding rings and make sure the fit is good

1 Week Before

• Write out final cheques to businesses involved in your wedding day and task someone with distributing these at the wedding • Pick up your wedding dress • Confirm transport to and from venues • Pack for your honeymoon and confirm travel arrangements • Have your post office hold your mail, if necessary, while you are on your honeymoon • Treat yourself to a spa day or massage - you deserve it!

The Wedding Day

• Wake up early and do some easy exercise, or just go for a peaceful walk outdoors and try to soak up the day • Set aside some time to share gifts with your bridesmaids or close family members • Eat a healthy breakfast - you’ll need your energy for the big day ahead!

• Enjoy it; it’s finally here and everything will be wonderful..... Congratulations!

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Weddings

by Hayley Willerton Some areas of wedding organisation are crucial to you having the best day of your life. We have got the inside scoop from those in the know, to ensure your wedding and honeymoon is one to remember.

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Of course, you may or may not have guests joining you. This again has options and wedding guests may wish to stay in alternate accommodation for differing durations, again your travel provider will advise and book this for you. If it is the two of you your wedding planner will arrange two witnesses for you or of course you may wish to invite someone you have met whilst on holiday.

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Expect a simple ceremony, generally informal and the overseas registrars are very happy to include any reading you may wish to have. The wedding ceremony is legal under British law. The documents you will be asked to take must be the original, copies are not accepted.

Booking the right mobile / outside bar is key to making your special day complete. Having a great bar with professional staff is a very important part of any event as it is the most used service at any wedding. Get the bar company booked as soon as possible because plenty of notice is always important as many bars are booked 1 or 2 years in advance.

If there is something unique you would like incorporated into your day to make it even more special, your wedding planner will assist you with this.

Some venues require a licence to sell alcohol and 28 days notice is required , but most bars will take care of the licence for you. Think about arrival drinks for your reception whether it be Pimms, Sparkling Wine , Bucks Fizz or soft drinks. Also you might want table wine or glass hire and do not forget about the toast drink. Speak to any good mobile / outside bar company and they will guide you through the process and help you all the way.

Looking For Something Unique?

Marquees have a unique atmosphere, set up temporarily for a single occasion they are a space apart from normal life.The bride and groom can stamp their character on an event in anyway they choose , unlike a fixed venue where the decorative possibilities may be limited and the size and shapes are fixed.

Suzy Bulmer of Spalding Travel shares some tips with us on booking the right honeymoon and organising an overseas wedding

Have You Thought About Getting Married Abroad?

You’ve set the date, so what happens next when marrying abroad?

Choose your perfect wedding location whether it is short haul, long haul or a cruise. Once this is booked ( booking early for your wedding is always best advice if you’re able) your requested wedding date will be booked. Generally the minimum duration is three working days from the arrival date at your destination. This time allows you to meet with your wedding planner to make sure all the arrangements are to your liking and to add any optional extras you may require which can only be completed once in resort.

Once your wedding is booked you will then receive a Wedding Pack which is full of information, including optional extras such as hairstyling for the bride, button holes and bridal bouquet, spa treatments, fireworks, horse & carriage and much more…!

You can choose whether to marry on a beach, a pier lit with lanterns at sunset - the options are endless. Only if you choose to marry on a cruise will the ceremony be in a stipulated venue by the cruise company.

Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event, a day truly to be remembered forever. You can make your wedding in paradise, wherever that may be, truly bespoke and magical, the choice is endless…….

Planning Your Honeymoon?

Your honeymoon is just as important as your wedding day, therefore it should be the trip of a lifetime with wonderful memories!

There are so many travel providers offering unforgettable honeymoons to suit every couple from romantic intimate destinations to thrilling cities and even adventure safaris.

‘The World is your Oyster’ as destinations range from short haul such as Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Malta to further afield destinations such as Mauritius, The Seychelles, The Far East, USA & Canada, Africa and the beautiful Caribbean Islands.

Planning your honeymoon in advance is always the best advice. Giving yourselves more time will enable you to choose the destination of your dreams. With so many to choose from budget is a major factor, but once this is agreed the planning becomes easy. Whether you choose to stay in Goa for its beautiful beaches or the home of the goddess of love, Cyprus, the options range from friendly self catering apartments to luxury 5* hotels.

Travel providers do include special honeymoon offers which may range from wine and flowers in your room, free room upgrades and free nights (ie 10 for the price of 7).

Depending on your choice of destination there may be other important factors to address such as passports, visas and vaccinations. Best advice for vacciantions is to contact your GP. Passports generally must have at least six months validity beyond your return date. A booklet issued by the Department of Health entitled ‘ Health advice for travellers’ is very useful.

To conclude, there is a great range of destinations and accommodation to suit all budgets for that Special Honeymoon!

For more advice and guidance on honeymoons or getting married abroad contact Suzy on 01755 714627.

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Their aim is simple – to exceed your expectations and produce a sensational event for you and your loved ones to cherish. Their team of chefs offer exceptional quality cuisine using locally sourced produce from throughout Lincolnshire.

Creativity is essential to planning and because The Poachers are a small sized company they are able to adapt their services to suit your day. They specialise in bespoke weddings and work closely with couples from start to finish, producing the perfect wedding.

The Poachers offer a wide range of options – from canapés and sit down menus, to buffets and barbeques or hog roasts. Drinks packages are also available.

For more information about The Poachers Country Hotel, including their accommodation and the other wedding services they offer, visit www.poachershotel.co.uk or call 01205 290310.

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Aston Martin’s newest stablemates: Virage and Vantage S Aston Martin is one of the coolest automotive brand names on the planet, so getting a chance to drive one of the beautifully crafted cars from the British motor manufacturer has to be on the wish list of many.

Well, luckily (and I don’t want to sound boastful) my wish came true very recently. I was invited to the home of Aston Martin, at Gaydon in Warwickshire, to sample not one, but two of the newest models on the block - the Virage and the Vantage S. Were they glorious, exquisite and powerful? Of course they were. Here’s an overview of both cars: The Virage combines outright sports car performance with opulence, comfort and refinement. It sits between the elegant DB9 and overtly sporting DBS, resulting in a car that remains luxurious and understated but capable of delivering increased athleticism that is always accessible for effortless driving.

Aston Martin’s revered hand-built 6.0 litre V12 engine produces 490bhp and 420 lb/ft of torque and is mated to a six-speed Touchtronic II automatic transmission. This contributes to the Virage’s refined power delivery making gear changes tangible yet effortless.

Aiding driver control, a ‘Sport’ button on the facia allows you to select a sharper throttle response and faster gear changes. Also, a newly developed adaptive damping system intelligently ‘reads’ the road to provide optimum road holding, adapting to different conditions. And if you want to scrub off speed quickly in the Virage, you can; it comes with carbon ceramic brakes as standard, offering progressive and tremendous stopping power.

The magnificent machine sits low and wide, asserting the power which lies beneath. As you open the swan wing doors, you are greeted by the aroma of seven hides of the finest leather expertly hand stitched by craftsmen. Simplicity runs throughout the car with an integrated satellite navigation system that has been developed in conjunction with Garmin. Contributing to the feeling of luxury, finely polished glass buttons adorn the facia inviting you to select your desired setup or control. Aston Martin’s design team have stayed true to the ethos of using material honestly where facias are real hand finished, polished woods, dials are milled aluminium, and leathers retain their sheen and

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In coupe form, the Virage is available as a 2+2 or a 2+0 as an option, the latter providing a rear parcel shelf ideal for soft bags, while also reducing weight.

Another new member of the Aston Martin family is the V8 Vantage S. The ‘S’ is the most significant outward indication that the car is different to the already acclaimed Vantage.

Basically, the engineering team at Gaydon looked at every single performance attribute of the standard model, from engine and transmission to suspension, steering, brakes and tyres, and considered what was required to make this car deserving of the coveted ‘S’ badge. The result is a pure driver-focussed package that exploits and emphasises the sporting nature of the iconic Vantage.

The 4.7 litre V8 engine has been modified to deliver peak power of 430bhp at 7200rpm and torque of 361lb/ft at 5000rpm, representing an increase of 10bhp and 14.75lb/ft respectively.

In addition, the car features a new automated manual seven speed gearbox. It is one of the best features of the car because it enhances the acceleration feel and gives you increased control.

Driver interaction with the gearbox is made as simple as possible to allow you to concentrate on the road ahead. Two columnmounted paddles allow an up or a down shift through the gears, and you can always locate them with ease no matter what position the steering wheel is in.

As well as selecting gears manually with the paddle-shift, you are also able to select the ‘D’ button on the facia to engage automatic mode. This acts like a traditional automatic gearbox changing gear at precisely the right time, making light work of urban traffic and motorway driving. But the Vantage S’ sporting character really comes into its own when the ‘Sport’ button on the facia is depressed; It gives you faster gear changes and it prevents the car changing up to the next gear when the revolution limit is reached. The default ‘normal’ provides a more progressive throttle response suited to more everyday situations.

The Vantage S also features a unique exhaust muffler specifically tuned to aurally define its sporting intent. In ‘Sport’ mode the car produces a wonderful crackle. It’s a sound that is utterly magnificent.

Step inside and the tailored Vantage S’ cabin hints at the car’s dynamic capabilities, defined by a distinctive three-track stitch detail on the doors and on the seats. A folded leather design runs along the stitched tracks, echoing the gills of a shark. And, needless to say, the sumptuous seats cosset you, providing support during spirited driving while remaining comfortable on long journeys.

The Vantage S coupe is hand built alongside the Virage at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in good old Blighty. Each car has a unique character, and it is very difficult to say which is better.

From a cost point of view the Vantage S is much cheaper but, price-tags aside, you’d really struggle to turn any one of these beautiful British beasts away.

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What’s On Kings Lynn Corn Exchange Presents Numberjacks If you are struggling for half term entertainment ideas, then why not join the TV superheroes as they leave the sofa and embark on their first live adventure – and help them solve problems as they go! But watch out for the dastardly Spooky Spoon and Numbertaker who do all they can to get in the way...

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NT Live The Kitchen at South Holland Centre Spalding’s South Holland Centre is to host a special screening of the National Theatre’s new production of Arnold Wesker’s The Kitchen.

This encore screening of the Live National Theatre production of The Kitchen, screened under licence to the National Theatre, within seven days of the recording.

In the kitchen of an enormous West End restaurant in 1950s London, the orders are piling up: a post-war feast of soup, fish, cutlets, omelettes and fruit flans.

Thrown together by their work, chefs, waitresses and porters from across Europe – English, Irish, German, Jewish – argue and flirt as they race to keep up. Peter, a high-spirited young cook, seems to thrive on the pressure. In between preparing dishes, he manages to strike up an affair with married waitress Monique, the whole time

dreaming of a better life. But in the all-consuming clamour of the kitchen, nothing is far from the brink of collapse.

Arnold Wesker’s extraordinary play premiered at the Royal Court in 1959 and has since been performed in over 30 countries. The Kitchen puts the workplace centre stage in a blackly funny and furious examination of life lived at breakneck speed, when work threatens to define who we are.

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The Churchfitters at Blackfriars, Boston This flamboyant group of musicians from England, Ireland and France is taking UK audiences by storm with their unique and energetic performances. Four dynamic personalities present a fast paced infectious show full of fresh, original songwriting, as well as rearranged songs and tunes from the British Isles uniting the rhythms of rock, pop and jazz with the universal appeal of traditional music.

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A large dose of humour, a measure of eccentricity and an abiding sense of fun complete the band’s recipe for a truly entertaining performance.

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Hello, I am Oscar. I am a Jack Russell who loves to explore the local area. I spend my weekends sniffing out the best places for walks, picnics and days out that are both dog and family friendly. Each month I will be sharing with you what I have been up to over the past month and my favourite place to visit.

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Items for Sale Standard Lamp, Approx 5ft high with beige coloured shade. v.g.c £10.00 Tel 01775 723789 Foot Spa, Almost new hardly used. £3.00 Tel 01775 723789 Kettle Morphy Richards like new. £5.00 Tel 01775 723789 Foot Stool Wooden Legs leather top , good condition . £10.00 01775 723789 2 Teir 18cms Steamer, little used £5.00 Tel 01775 766945 2 Metre Green Wood Parasol £8.00 Tel 01775 766945 Vintage Ercol Refectory Dining Table, Old colonial dark finish range dating from the early 1970s. This is a solid, beautifully constructed piece from this maker. It has a trestle base with a solid elm top 5ft x 33” , comfortably seating 6, buyer collects. £60.00 Tel 01775 768730 How to trace your family history on the internet, readers digest book with CD – duplicate present, unused cost new £30.00 will accept £15.00. Tel 01775 725122 Hewlett Packard Scanjet 5100c complete with cable, CD rom, Ideal beginner, little used. £15.00 Tel 01775 725122.

S400 Canon printer plus ink requires slight attention. FREE Tel 01775 725122 340LTR Car Top Box grey with two keys and all the fittings, cost new £230.00 will accept £100.00 o.n.o Tel 01775 714801 Hinari Foot And Back Massager £10.00 Tel 01775 766945 Dark Oak Occasional Table 24”x 17” oval top 27” high £10.00 Tel 01775 766945

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Activity Centre new around £95.00 your for £45.00 BABY NOT INCLUDED! 01775 711584

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Lindam Safe And Secure Playpen with base mat as new. On kiddicare site at £64.95 Yours for £40. Will even deliver in spalding also other baby items to view. Call 01775 711584

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No matter which way you look at it, the Sharp Butterfly is perfect for any and every location in your home. It will fit right into your interior design plans thanks to it’s slim stylish profile and Dual Swing Doors which open from left to right and right to left.

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