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It has been such an exciting time over the past few months. Your Time, the new publication for the active over 50’s across South Lincolnshire, has had such an awesome response from both readers and advertisers. It’s great to hear how we are helping readers to think about something new or just find an article of interest. If you would like to get in touch then please email editor@ yourtimemagazine.co.uk This month we exploring the seas with a focus on cruising, said to be like marmite, you’ll love it or hate it, I have myself booked our first cruise for 2021, I’ll let you know how we get on! We look at the importance of looking after your feet and care options in our Health section. In our Grandparent Days Out feature we look at where to take children on a wet day and where else is better than an indoor play centre. Local foodie Laura James gives plenty of inspiration for some beautiful, seasonal, winter dishes for the next couple of months using seasonal produce available locally. Our resident motoring journalist in the know gives us the lowdown on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. If you new years resolution was to get more or to get more active the make sure you turn to our what’s on guide on page 50. I hope you’re enjoy your new magazine, we always welcome ideas and feedback on the features included. If you have any ideas then please email me at editor@yourtimemagazine.co.uk
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Hobbies
26. Grandparent Days Days out on a rainy day 28. Valentines
Romantic ideas for all 30.Volunteering All you need to know if you would like to give something back 6. News
18. Staying
Laura gives us
Monthly updates
Independent
from the local
How a ‘Meals on
her seasonal
How cooking can
area
Wheels’ service
inspired recipes
become addictive
could help you 9. Health & Beauty Do you pay attention to your feet? 12. Fashion Wedding Inspiration 14. Fit & Fresh Running for fun
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36 Travel
35. Loneliness
You’re not alone – how to combat loneliness
36. Travel
Taking to the seas with a cruise
41.Tech Corner
Spotting the scammers
42. Home & Property .
Adding warmth to your home
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46. Motoring .
Tim test drives the MercedesBenz A Class,
48. Handy Contacts
Your Directory of Local Services
50.What’s On Guide .
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News Age UK giving its full support to New coalition to build homes that work for everyone An enhanced standard of home with increased accessibility provides new housing opportunities for older people. There’s a clear cross-party consensus that we must build more homes to get to grips with a housing crisis that’s continuing to damage the lives of both younger and older people trying to find somewhere decent and affordable to live. So it’s an encouraging sign that the latest house building figures show 241,130 homes were built in 2018-19, although some of this involved the conversion of existing buildings. Although we can generally agree that building more homes is a good thing, it still matters that we build the right homes in the right places offering real housing choices for everyone, especially those who are in the rental market. Most pressingly we need more new council and housing association housing to reduce the numbers forced to live in insecure non-decent housing in the private rented sector, and to reverse the huge increase in homelessness. Tackling homelessness The official statistics show that older people accepted by local authorities as homeless increased from 1,800 in 2012/13 to 2,500 in 2017/18 (although these figures don’t really show the true extent of the problem). We may welcome an increase in the overall supply of new homes but many more of them need to offer a lower affordable rent and all of them need to be accessible and adaptable for current and future generations of older people and those with disabilities. Age UK gives its backing That’s why Age UK is giving its full support to a powerful new coalition of organisations, led by Habinteg Housing Association and the Centre for Ageing Better. The coalition named HoME (Housing Made for Everyone) is calling for all new homes to be built to a higher ‘lifetime home’ accessibility standards 6
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- alongside an increase in the supply of wheelchair accessible housing. We saw some progress on this issue when the Government introduced a new ‘optional’ accessibility standard (based on the lifetime homes standard) into the building regulations in 2015. However, this standard doesn’t apply to all newly built homes as the ‘default’ position. Despite this, the enhanced standard was in fact successfully adopted in London and supported by the current Prime Minster, Boris Johnson, when he was Mayor. (Recently it has also been adopted by Brighton and Hove and Sheffield councils.) Home truths In our factsheet Home Truths (available online at www.ageuk.org.uk), Age UK and Habinteg challenge the myths that have blocked improvements in home accessibility standards. It examines the evidence that shows reform would be relatively inexpensive
— and but at the same time could result in major savings for the NHS and social care system. The HoME campaign launched at a critical time when the Government was considering major reforms as part of its ‘Future Homes initiative’. Whatever Government we have after the General Election — it seems likely that modern standards for newly built homes will continue to be an issue. It is right that the Government and local authorities give priority to how newly built homes (like the award-winning new council homes in Norwich) can help tackle climate change and address fuel poverty. But our ageing population means we must also prioritise homes that are accessible and adaptable for older and disabled people. Support the HoME coalition so that new homes work for all generations and allow more of us to remain independent and in control of our lives as we get older.
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travellers the opportunity to tick off their bucket list and really get the most out of their next trip. Using a sliding gauge to guide options on ‘Somewhere To Go’, ‘Places to stay’ and ‘Something To Make You Happy’ users can filter the results to personalise their ideal adventure away. Consistently rated with five stars for usability, LuckyTrip is an excellent option for free-spirited explorers. Musement (musement.com) Keeping you up to date with the latest exhibitions, shows, tours, events and activities the world over, Musement is the onthe-go online booking platform helping you skip ticket queues. Gathering ten allowing access to recommendations from locally trusted sources, Muesment is your bespoke guide to the city. Offering insight and advise into 450 cities worldwide, in eight
languages, offering ticketing to chosen activities via Apple Pay, Musement is a well-structured app. A secure and certified lone travelling, this is a unique way to meet fellow cultured globe trotters. Localeur (localeur.com) Another great app, harvesting the insider tips on lesser-known hot spots to visit and upcoming trailblazing spaces to drop by, Localeur is a real gem. Creating an online community of approved locals, sharing their favourite places to eat drink and be merry, for culture vultures and nature lovers alike the aesthetic of this app is original and intimate. Localeur feels very much like happening upon a private conversation shared by interesting diners on a nearby table at a boutique restaurant. Led by personal taste and style, Localeur is a place for people to share their
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Take care of your toes and treat your feet right – after all, they’ve carried you many miles! Did you know the average person can walk well over 100 million steps in their lifetime?! From comfy shoes to chiropodists, there are many ways to make sure your feet are in great condition so you can keep walking with a smile. And getting into the habit of keeping our feet healthy can (pardon the pun) certainly stand us in good stead for the future!
I
Even if you are fortunate enough to have
t will come as no surprise that as we
staff at trusted shoe shops can help you
get older, troubles with our feet do
find slippers, sandals, boots, trainers – any
no problems with your paws, it is always
become more common. Having spent
form of footwear – that fits just right and
worth an appointment with an expert to
more years on the move they can’t fail
is ideal for your needs. These days comfort
keep on top of things. It is a chance to
to fall victim to some form of wear and tear.
certainly doesn’t mean compromising on
literally put your feet up!
According to the experts at The College Of
style and fashion.
Podiatry (cop.org.uk) skin becomes more
A pedicure complete with polish is
Podiatrists and foot health practitioners will be able to remove corns, care for and clip nails, and treat verrucae, for example.
fragile and gets thinner, drier and loses
perfect for a bit of pampering as a one-off,
elasticity. Bunions can develop and toes
or on a regular basis. Beauty therapists
may become clawed.
offer a range of treatments to keep your
to dread in the future because help is
feet looking and feeling great.
available from a variety of sources, plus,
Left unchecked, problems with our human paws can cause pain, and this can
A variety of foot care products are
Foot pain doesn’t need to be something
there is plenty we can do ourselves to
really impact on day to day life when you
available and a pharmacist or other expert
keep it at bay. Exercise, which is great for
come to think about it. Because if it hurts to
will be happy to help.
so many things and in so many ways, is a winner in maintaining happy, healthy feet
walk the seemingly sensible thing would be
Podiatrists (also known as chiropodists)
not to do it! But this loss of mobility means
are degree educated experts in foot health
too. So keep on being active! Experts agree
not getting out and about, and, worst
who can care for problems affecting feet,
cutting toenails regularly, carefully and
case scenario, becoming isolated and
and ease any aches, pains and concerns
correctly is a must, and keeping feet warm
disinterested, and left to deal with our pain
you may have, as well as helping keep your
and moisturising them is also a good idea,
alone. Not good!
toes in tip top condition.
not to mention blissful at the end of a busy
So, now we know how important foot
Arranging to visit a foot health
day. With a little bit of love, care and attention,
health is, let’s look at ways to keep us on
practitioner, or have one come out to visit
our toes…
you in the comfort of your own home, is
we can all keep putting our best foot
also a great way to care for your feet.
forward for many years to come.
We’ll start with shoes. Specially trained
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Health
Home Care and Care Homes independence in your own home
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Your Time, ‘everyone needs a bit
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basis.
advice, an extra pair of hands, a
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If mobility becomes an issue,
person friendly. Rise and recline
neighbour to change the smoke
friendly face popping in for a
you may like to consider a service
chairs make getting in and out of
alarm battery (the beeping kept
chat and a cuppa, to live-in care
that helps you get out and about
that special comfy seat a lot easier
making me jump and I couldn’t
through the day and night, there
to appointments and adventures
– why not visit a showroom and
get the cover to come off!!!) or
are local businesses ready and
near and far. Often our pets take
see?! Stairlifts can be installed by
assistance with something more
waiting to help.
precedence, so it’s good to know
qualified professionals to make
Services vary from company
home care can include pet care
struggling up the stairs a thing of
to company, but all aim to offer
too! A regular visit can not only
the past.
tailor-made support so older
offer company and friendship – it
For the peace of mind of the
ourselves age, things which were
people can stay happily in their
can also stop you worrying about
older person and their families,
once everyday occurrences can
homes as long as possible.
how things will get done, and be
alarms are available which can be
a weight off your mind.
worn all the time, and activated
As we’re fond of saying here at
serious, there is no shame in reaching out. As our loved ones and
become harder. Tasks we used
While it is comforting to know
Home care doesn’t have to
Furniture can also be older
if the wearer requires emergency
to do as a matter of course can
that we, or someone we love, can
become challenges. But there is
have the option to access 24/7
be permanent. Some people
assistance. These are monitored
no need to struggle. Home carers
care in the home we adore, it is
request help while they recover
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and care homes offer solutions -
also reassuring to know that if
from a stay in hospital or from an
certain situations.
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installing outside the front door,
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established, it is then time to look
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Speaking of getting around, do you or the older person in
best suits the person’s needs. Word of mouth is always
your life have a mobility scooter
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recommendations, and any home
in one? Local experts will be able
should welcome you for visits (as
to put up a shed for you where
many as it takes for you to be
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they could fit new garage doors
you) and answer all questions you
which are easier to close if you
have. Location is important, both
for the new resident and for their
the character which older homes
family, as are meals, staff and site
have, whereas others like the feel
facilities.
of a newer facility.
At care homes the activities
It’s also good to know that
come to you – and it’s not just
many care homes and home
bingo! Armchair fitness, fun
care companies can offer respite.
and games, and visits from local
Looking after someone can be
schoolchildren are often part of
both mentally and physically
the schedule for all to enjoy.
exhausting, so while their carer
These days the facilities offered
has a well-deserved break, the
by care homes can be truly
older person can get the care and
amazing too. Aiming to provide
attention they need and deserve
a home from home environment,
too.
residents are welcome to bring in
Maybe an older person
their own bits and bobs to make
you know manages to look
their room really feel like their
after themselves at home.
own. Some homes even have
Caring for ourselves in certain
time resident, should the older
residential care but would like
coffee shop and bar style areas –
circumstances can also take its
person wish.
a change of scenery. Guests
sometimes even a hair salon!
toll, so a care home could provide
Some care homes offer day
can enjoy a home-cooked meal,
a little holiday in these sorts of
care services too, in which elderly
good company, chats, laughter
built, others are in older buildings
situations. As we all know, a break
people can access their services
and entertainment. Access to a
which have been specially
from the daily jobs that need
during the day, and then return
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to their own homes. This is also
also be on offer.
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home itself, and a nice way to
worries in the back of our mind,
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a nice introduction to care homes
spend a day.
but looking at the levels of care
consideration when choosing a
too, and having a little rest can
care home. Some people love
even turn into becoming a full-
Some care homes are purpose
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Fit & Fresh
Running For Fun Did you know that an 85-year-old man was the oldest runner in 2019’s London Marathon? Maybe you’re not quite ready for a 26-miler – yet! But running for fun is a great way to get and keep fit. Plus, the real joy of jogging is that it can be done anywhere and at any time. And it’s free! Running gets you out into the fresh air, seeing the sights and enjoying the elements. Come rain or shine, there’s no excuse not to get out there and get those happy hormones flowing. One of the many benefits of running
initiative aims to build stamina and
is the increase in energy levels. Think of
fitness through an initial combination of
all the fun places you will be able to take
running and walking, so that by the end
your grandchildren, and all the amazing
of the nine week programme, followers
activities you can do with them when you
will be able to run 5K (3.1 miles) without
have more get-up-and-go. Not only will
stopping.
you be able to keep up with them, they may get worn out before you do! Own up – are you reading this and
Roping in a friend to run with you is a great motivator and helps make the minutes fly by, because it’s a chance to
thinking, ‘but I can’t run!’? The great news
have a chat and a catch up. Alternatively,
is, that if you are healthy and have no
maybe it is the idea of silence that you
injuries, there really is very little stopping
may find attractive? Running with nothing
you. And there is plenty of help out there
but the sounds of the outdoors and
too.
nature (which you will hear over your own
The NHS recommends all adults,
puffing and panting!) is tempting if you
regardless of age, who are in good health
have a lot of demanding voices in other
and generally fit, should try to be active
areas of your life.
every day. This includes at least 150
A personal trainer will be able to help
minutes of ‘moderate aerobic activity’
you, whatever your fitness levels. If you’re
your level you are bound to find a buddy
(nhs.uk) across the week, like cycling,
not keen on pounding the pavements
to help and push you to hit your targets.
brisk walking or even mowing the lawn.
just yet, joining a gym may be for you.
But if you take up running as your activity
Instructors and trainers will be able to set
hobby. A pair of comfy leggings or jogging
of choice, just 75 minutes sees you hit
you a schedule to have you sprinting out
bottoms, a t-shirt and a well-fitting sports
your aerobic activity target. According
into the fresh air before you know it! You
bra for ladies will be just the job as you
to the health service, the chances of
may even be inspired to invest in your
embark on your new exercise. Of course,
suffering heart disease, type 2 diabetes
own running machine! Gym instructors
as you progress on the pavements there
and stroke can be lessened by regular
will also help you with other vital areas of
is nothing to stop you treating yourself
running, and it is also great for helping
your fitness, such as building up a good
to new kit. Promising yourself some new
with your weight.
base and strength training, and will really
gear when you run your first mile could
get you working and achieving results.
motivate you to reach that goal.
The key to becoming a successful runner is to start slowly, build up
Maybe you used to run and would like
Running for fun isn’t an expensive
Trainers are the one thing that you will
distances gradually, and give yourself
to get back into your stride? A running
need to consider before you step out of
realistic goals and expectations. If you
club could be a great place for you to
the door. Qualified staff at a specialist
have not run before, or for a long while, a
start. Not only will you receive structured
running shop will take their time analysing
gentle jog for a few metres is a massive
support and advice, you will make friends,
your running style and fitting the perfect
achievement and a brilliant base to build
learn new routes and reap the rewards
trainers for you. Some runners need more
on. With this in mind, the Couch to 5K
running brings. Clubs also welcome
support from their shoes than others, for
running plan is really popular. This NHS
beginners with open arms, so whatever
example. If you get fitted by an expert,
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Once you start, you will be bitten by the bug! Because if you follow and stick to a suitable running plan, improvements will be fast – as will you! You’ll be amazed how you can progress with a little increase in distance every week and a lot of determination, and, as the saying goes, your long runs will become your short runs. you make a great start to your running
increase in distance every week and a lot
your training. You are less likely to skip a
career – without even having covered any
of determination, and, as the saying goes,
session or eat that extra slice of cake if
distance!
your long runs will become your short
you have one marked on your calendar.
It’s really important to remember that running is for everyone. Take it from
runs. To test yourself and give a bit of
As you embark on your new running hobby, you may find it helpful to see
someone who has been trotting out the
focus, you could try parkrun. Parkrun
a therapist, such as an acupuncturist,
miles for twenty years! Shape, size, speed,
brings runners together to cover 5K,
Bowen practitioner or expert in sports
age and gender - none of these are
for free, every week. These are held in
massage, for example, to help keep you
relevant. And it’s never too late to start.
locations across the country (including
in tip top condition, and to look after any
Don’t ever feel self-conscious either. If
several around our area) which welcome
niggles you may have. It’s also nice to
people do stare while you are out and
everyone. Or how about entering an
know that you are being looked after by
about, they are usually thinking, ‘good for
actual race? Big charity runs, smaller
a safe pair of hands, and an appointment
you – I wish I could do that’. Everyone
local competitions – the choice is yours!
can even be a chance to enjoy some
has had to start somewhere, and we have
Whatever your speed, you will receive
peace and quiet, and block out the rest
all been beginners.
encouragement, a big cheer when
of the world for a while. Do have a look at
you finish, and a medal which you will
our feature on foot health to pick up some
bug! Because if you follow and stick to a
be really (and rightfully) proud of. It’s
tips on looking after your feet too!
suitable running plan, improvements will
character-building too – you realise a lot
be fast – as will you! You’ll be amazed
about yourself in the middle of a race!
Once you start, you will be bitten by the
how you can progress with a little
Entering an event will give a focus to
So what are you waiting for? Got a spare few minutes? Get your running shoes on! See you out there! Your Time | Winter 2019/20 17
It’s Your Time
Meals On Wheels A nice hot meal not only fills the stomach but also nourishes the soul. Sometimes, as we age, cooking can be a bit tricky, but that’s no reason to be living on beans on toast! This is where delivery services – bringing ingredients and complete meals direct to your door – come in.
H
aving produce
innovative local businesses are
brought to
great to keep you eating well.
you, instead of
We live in a region famous for
having to scour
its fields of vegetables - why
the shelves and shops yourself, is
not have some of our area’s
really convenient. No concerns
wonderful produce delivered to
about parking the car, no getting
your home?!
out into the cold, and not as
Fruit and vegetables that look
much impulse purchasing! But for
colourful and tempting are a
some, the benefits go beyond this.
great incentive to eat healthily too
Mobility issues can make it tough
(take it from someone who has
to get to town - maybe you can’t
a fully stocked fruit bowl by her
walk very far, or transport itself is
side as she types - yum!). Having
the market and bigger stores.
will put the meals they bring in
a problem, for example.
your fresh produce delivered to
This gives you an outing to look
the freezer for you or your loved
your door also means no more
forward to, along with the chance
one, as this would be one less job
being weighed down with heavy
to choose your own items and
to do and so a weight off your
bags, and having to juggle your
enjoy a bit of a browse.
mind.
Regular deliveries of boxes full
For those who are not able
If you fancy a treat, many
of fresh
purse and purchases! Plus, it will
fruit
cut down on plastic too, because
to prepare their own food,
takeaways offer delivery services,
and
your fruit and veg order tends to
companies can supply frozen
and some restaurants are now
be placed directly into the box –
meals which can be simply stored
offering takeaway options too.
no wrapping required.
in the freezer and then heated
What a joy to eat your favourite
up in the microwave or oven.
dish prepared by chefs, but in
shopping is something you enjoy,
You may have even seen some
the comfort of your own home!
contacting a company that
of their delivery vans down your
Some villages are on the route of
provides care for older people
road! Meal delivery companies
mobile fish and chip vans, which
in their own homes is a great
have easy to use websites and are
can be handy if you are fond of a
also contactable over the phone,
chippy tea.
vegetables from
Of course, if going food
option, because they may offer
and will be happy to send out
regular slots to drive and
brochures to you.
accompany
So, what’s on the menu? The easier question would
you
area which will be happy to try and accommodate your needs.
available?’! All types
Don’t be shy - ask for a doggy
of appetites, dietary
bag if you would like to take any
needs, textures, tastes
leftovers home! Whether you can’t cook, won’t
for, and the emphasis is placed
cook, or can cook but can’t quite
on food that is healthy and
get your ingredients, there are
nutritious.
plenty of solutions that will make
Do check with the company
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wonderful places to eat in our
probably be, ‘what isn’t
and mealtimes can be catered
to
If you feel like enjoying a meal out, we have so many
you choose whether their drivers
sure you keep enjoying food, glorious food.
Barking Mad Dog Care Barking Mad Dog Care has
24/7 if the sitter needs us, it
been arranging for friendly dogs
means they have complete
to stay with our dog sitters
peace of mind to enjoy each
in the Spalding District since
visiting dog. They get to know
2006. Owners get in touch with
each character and very often
us, asking if we can place their
have them back to stay again
dog in a home environment and
regularly. It is a real holiday for
we arrange to meet their dog
the dog as they become centre
in order to arrange a suitable
of attention in the sitters home.
sitter for their canine family
That leaves our wonderful
member for anything from a
host sitters to enjoy each and
weekend up to 6 weeks. Then
every dog that comes to stay,
their owner can enjoy peace
to take them our for walks
of mind on their own holiday
and trips out and get to know
whilst their dog has a holiday
their individual and unique
too!. Our dog sitters (we call
characters. To love them,
them hosts) decide how much
honour them and cuddle them,
or little hosting they wish to do
so to speak.
swopped stories and showed
Dog Rescue in our raffle.
and we bring each dog to them
Many of our host sitters
photographs of their doggy
If you would like to consider
together with a resume of their
have been with Barking Mad
holidaymakers. The joy and
becoming a Barking Mad Host
routine, character and even
for years and at our recent
laughter in the room was
Dog Sitter, just get in touch - it
where they like to sleep at night!
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BusinessFocus Town & Country Mobility Celebrates 20 Years in Business The company, established
bathroom and household
in Boston by managing
aids as well as electric riser-
director Shane Smith back
recliners, electric beds, electric
in 1999, offers a full range
bikes and stairlifts.
of services for customers
In addition, it also sells an
including sales, servicing,
extensive variety of children’s
repairs, part exchange, hire
equipment, slippers, shoes,
and finance packages.
incontience products, pressure
Having moved to a larger
relief products and everything
showroom over 7 years ago
else in between. And if you
in the central location of
can’t find what you’re looking
Boston’s Market Place, the
for on the shop floor, Shane
business can be found a few
and his team promise to do
doors up from Boots, and next
their best to source it for you.
door to Dawson’s Butchers.
“We stock all the top
Service, social services,
Town and Country Mobility is
charities and carers to help
still here, and always will be. “And that’s because here at
brands, and as well as sales,
patients with all levels of
stocks more than 1500
we offer repairs, insurance and
mobility needs to get about in
Town and Country Mobility we
individual products, including
finance, part exchange and
their homes as well as when
pride ourselves on providing
a wide selection of top quality
hire services,” Shane said.
they are on the go.
a 100 per cent, complete
Town and Country Mobility
mobility aids such as scooters, walkers, wheelchairs,
“We have been established
Shane, who previously
service. I can’t emphasise
in Boston for over 20 years;
worked at Boston’s Pilgrim
that enough.” In addition to its
our prices are very reasonable
Hospital, set his business
mobility products the business
- we are a professional
up when he realised there
also sells a variety of electric
mobility company offering
was a niche in the market
bikes, which are proving an
the full package from sales
for products and equipment
increasingly popular mode of
and assessments, through to
that aims to help make life
transport on the roads.
the after sales and after care,
easier for people with mobility
including call outs,” he added.
difficulties and restore their
of fuel, tax and insurance,
A national company, which
“Given the rising cost
independence, especially in
increasing traffic volumes,
regularly exhibits at shows
this age when there is an
they’re proving very
up and down the country
ageing population.
popular. There’s also the
including more locally at
“Ever since our company
environmental credentials too
Peterborough and Lincoln
was established we have
and we offer a wide range of
showgrounds, Town and
become known as one of
products, including new, ex-
Country Mobility has friendly,
the top suppliers of mobility
demonstration models as well
reliable staff always willing to
equipment throughout
as pre-owned,” said Mr Smith.
help and give any advice when
Lincolnshire,” Shane said.
needed. The team works closely with the National Health
“There’s been several
Town and Country Mobility is open 9am to 5pm Monday
mobility dealers come and go
to Friday and 10am to 2.30pm
in Boston over the years, but
on Saturdays.
To find out more about how Town & Country Mobility can help you, visit the shop at 30A Market Place, Boston,Lincolnshire, PE21 6EH. You can also call Mr Smith and his team on 01205 362444 or email him at tcmob@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Your Time | Winter 2019/20 21
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Food Laura James is a local resident with a passion for food. Laura likes to use good quality ingredients to make wholesome food. Working in the food industry for over 12 years Laura thinks of food day and night and is always thinking of the next creation.
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Special Fried Chow Mein
If purse strings are a little tight in January this is a great little fake-away to show off your skills for Chinese New Year
Ingredients • • • • • • •
150g diced smoked bacon 2 tbsp groundnut oil 1tbsp grated ginger 1 red chilli, deseeded and diced 100g shiitake mushrooms, sliced 2 tsp turmeric 200g king prawns
• • • • • •
1 red pepper, sliced 1 carrot, sliced (matchsticks) 50g beansprouts 100g cooked shredded chicken 250g vermicelli noodles (pre-cooked or soaked for 10 mins) 1 tsp crushed red chilli
• • • • • •
2 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 egg, beaten 3 spring onions, sliced 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Method 1.
Cook the smoked bacon in the wok with no oil, until crisp – set aside the meat, but retain the oil in the wok 2. Add the groundnut oil, heat until smoking hot 3. Add the ginger, fresh red chilli, shiitake mushrooms and turmeric – stir fry for 2 mins 4. Add the king prawns – stir fry for 2 mins until they start to turn pink 5. Add the pepper, carrot and beansprouts – stir fry for 2 mins 6. Add the cooked chicken, bacon, noodles, crushed red chilli, light soy sauce, oyster sauce and rice wine vinegar – stir fry for 2 mins 7. Add the beaten egg – stir fry for 1 min, until set and combined within the rest of the stir fry 8. Serve on a large bowl for everyone to be able to help themselves 9. Garnish with the spring onion and the toasted sesame oil 10. Serve with spring rolls
30 mins prep 10 mins COOKING Serves 4
Mushroom & Lentil Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
Method
•
1.
• • • • • • • • • • • • •
4 peppers, halved lengthways, de-seeded and de-cored 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 white onion, diced 2 celery sticks, diced 1 carrot, diced 250g mushrooms, quartered 2 garlic cloves, crushed 250g canned green lentils 1 tsp oregano 200ml red wine 1 tbsp tomato puree 400g can chopped tomatoes Salt Pepper
2. 3. 4. 5.
Pre-heat the oven to 200oc/ 180oc fan / gas 6 Roast the prepared peppers in the centre of the oven for 15 mins Whilst the peppers are roasting, heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan on a high heat for a minute Add the onion, celery and carrot - sweat off for 10 mins (add a small amount of water to the pan if the vegetables are catching) Add the mushrooms and the garlic – cook for 5 mins
10 mins prep 30 mins cooking
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Serves 4
Add the green lentils, oregano and red wine – simmer and reduce for 5 mins Add the tomato puree and chopped tomatoes – stir thoroughly Turn the heat down to low, season to taste and allow to simmer until thickened Stuff the roasted pepper halves with the ragu – return to the oven for a further 15 mins Serve warm, with a green salad garnish
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Food
Pancakes If you needed an excuse to have pancakes instead of a proper dinner, Pancake Day is here! This recipe creates crepe style pancakes and can be served with any topping of your choice.
Ingredients • • •
100g plain flour Large pinch of salt 1 egg
• •
250ml semi-skimmed milk 15g butter, melted
Method 1.
Sift the flour and salt together in a bigger than necessary bowl 2. Add the egg and 100ml of the milk – beat until smooth, with no lumps 3. Add the remaining 150ml of milk and the melted butter – whisk thoroughly to combine 4. Transfer the mixture to a jug, so it is easier to pour into the pan 5. Brush a shallow frying pan with a little melted butter – ensure it is very hot before adding any of the batter 6. Pour batter into the pan whilst moving the pan to create an even, thin covering 7. Fry until golden brown 8. Turn by either tossing, or with a spatula 9. Place onto a warm plate 10. Repeat to make approx.. 6 pancakes 11. Serve with your topping of choice
10 mins prep 10 mins cooking
Makes 6 approx
Top tips: Ensure you add the milk in 2 stages, as otherwise you will have a lumpy mix The batter can be made a couple of days in advance if convenient – ensure you re-whist the mix together prior to using 24 Your Time | Autumn 2019
Steak & Chips with Chimichurri Sauce Steak and chips is a great choice for your special valentines meal – mix it up a bit with this fresh and zingy chimichurri sauce
Ingredients Chimichurri • • • • • • • • •
1 shallot, diced 3 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed 100ml red wine vinegar 100g coriander 50g parsley 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp coarse salt 150ml extra virgin olive oil 1 red chilli, deseeded and diced
Steak & Chips • • • • • •
2 sirloin steaks, room temperature 6 large Maris Piper potatoes 20g butter 50g vegetable oil Salt Pepper
20 mins prep 40 mins COOKING Serves 2
Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Pre-heat the oven to 180oc/ 160oc fan / gas 4 Start with prepping the chips – peel the potatoes and cut them into medium sized chips Put 30g of vegetable oil into a baking dish and pop into the oven Par-boil the potatoes for approx. 10 mins on a medium heat Drain the potatoes and fluff lightly in the saucepan by giving it a gentle shake Add the par-boiled potatoes to the heated oil in the baking dish Toss the potatoes in the oil until they are covered and season with salt and pepper Pop into the centre of the oven for 40 mins, turning every so often so they crisp evenly Make the chimichurri sauce whilst the chips are in the oven – in a food processor whiz together the shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, coriander, parsley, oregano and salt – this should look finely chopped (like a pesto) Stream in the extra virgin olive oil whilst the blade is still on Pour into a bowl and stir through the chopped red chilli When the chips are 5 minutes away from being completely cooked, heat the butter and the remaining vegetable oil in a griddle pan When sizzling, add the seasoned room temperature steaks to the pan Leave to cook on one side completely, then turn and cook on the other side Cook to your preference – medium-rare is recommended for this dish, which is approx. 3 mins each side Slice the steak at an angle and drizzle with the chimichurri sauce – accompany with the chips
Lemon Posset Ingredients • • •
600ml double cream 200g light brown sugar Zest and juice of 3 lemons (approx. 100ml juice)
Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
20 mins prep overnight chilling
Heat the double cream and sugar in a saucepan on a gentle heat until the sugar has dissolved Remove from the heat and add the lemon zest and juice Stir the mixture thoroughly – it will thicken as you stir Transfer to a jug to allow you to pour easily Pour the posset into glasses of your choice Chill in the fridge overnight Serve topped with raspberries, with a shortbread biscuit
Makes approx 4 to 8
Top tip:
Continuously stir the doubl e cream and sugar for the posset so it doesn’t catch
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Grandparent Days Out
Indoor Fun The weather may be getting a bit chilly, but don’t let that stop you taking your grandchildren out for the day. There’s still plenty of fun to be had inside! Soft Play When it’s raining (or worse!) you can’t beat a few hours among the colours, balls, slides and squeals of a soft play centre! Spread upwards over different levels and outwards across many square metres, these wonderful centres provide may parents and grandparents with a lifeline on a wet and windy day! Some soft plays have additional activities like high ropes and climbing walls, for example, and there are often separate areas for babies, toddlers and older kids. Go on – unleash your inner child and have a go on that massive slide! Or enjoy a rest and a hot drink while you watch your grandchildren go wild. Bowling
innovative indoor parks are great for using
lunchtime and afternoon sessions. Why not
up all your grandchildren’s excitable energy,
enjoy a coffee and a slice of cake while your
and for having family fun while keeping fit.
tots pretend to be just like grandma and grandad – literally in their own little world.
Feel the need for fun alongside a bit of light-hearted family competition? Ten pin bowling is a brilliant way to get the
Lasers Fun with laser guns can be a real laugh
Virtual Reality Zones Older grandchildren will love a trip to a VR
grandchildren giggling and giving it their best
and may unleash a side to yourself you didn’t
efforts to beat grandma and grandad. This
know you had! Hiding around corners and
zone. You will no doubt be wowed by them
is your chance to show them how it’s done!
undercover to get one over on the grandkids?
too! Choose your game, put on your headset
If your grandchildren are still quite little, look
It’s all part of the joy of laser games. Laser
and get lost in the wonders of technology as
for lanes that offer buffers to keep balls out
centres are often found on the same sites
it makes the impossible possible. It’s also a
of the gutters, and frames that kids (and
as soft play centres. You don’t even need to
great way to bond with your grandchildren
those who are less mobile) can use to roll
be fast or fit – just a fun grandparent, and
too and show them that grandparents can
their balls down. And don’t forget to cheer
possibly a good loser…
still be cool!
Play Cafés
Escape Rooms
when someone gets that strike! Trampoline Parks
These terrific role play centres let children
Also sure to be a winner with older
absolutely unleash their imaginations.
teenage grandchildren are escape rooms.
highly rated – by young and old! You could
Through a number of themed play areas
You and your family will have to put your
even use taking the grandchildren as an
like doctors surgeries, eateries and vets,
heads together to solve a set of clues in a
excuse, because you are the one who wants
little ones can learn, explore, pretend and
themed room. Can you work as a team and
to spend some quality time in a venue full
experience those things that are part of life
crack the code?
of interconnected trampolines! And why
for us adults, but in an environment and with
wouldn’t you? You’ll have so much fun you’ll
play equipment that is just the right size
a great activity out there to help you get
be bouncing off the walls – literally. These
for them. Play cafés tend to run morning,
together and have fun.
These relatively new attractions are
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Valentine’s
Inspiration Now, before you groan and moan that Valentine’s Day is just another excuse to get you to spend your money, imagine your loved one’s face if you were to get them a gift on February 14 this year. See! Think of them smiling as you give them an unexpected little something to let them know how much you love them. Now get shopping!
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Not quite sure of your partner’s tastes or
present, big or small, is pretty much
Or why not use Valentine’s Day as an
guaranteed to make your partner
excuse for a bit of a break for you both?
clothes size? Vouchers are always a great
happy. And here at Your Time we
How about trying a coach trip or tour?
gift so they can choose something they
have suggestions to suit every person –
No driving to do (so no falling out over
really want. If your loved one’s had their eye
and pocket.
directions and taking the wrong turn!), great
on an expensive little something for ages, a
company and exciting locations.
voucher will go some way towards it. Plus,
Let’s start with the classics. Who doesn’t like flowers and a box of chocolates? Some
You could push the boat out – literally
it doesn’t matter how little or how much you
gorgeous and delicious handmade treats,
– by cruising along the Seine, which runs
give, because it is the thought that counts.
and a beautiful bouquet of flowers from one
through one of the romance capitals of the
Whether for a local salon, restaurant, gym,
of our talented local florists, are guaranteed
world - Paris. Pick up some brochures and
trainer, furniture store, antiques centre,
to make your special someone smile. If
have a chat with a local travel agent. They
bookshop, clothes shop or any shop, the
you’re on a budget, flowers are one of the
will have plenty to tempt you. Maybe a mini-
gift of a token is so much more than a token
best ideas, because a florist can create a
break to a different European city takes your
gift.
floral sensation to order.
fancy? Vienna and Venice are beautiful,
Don’t forget the ones you love most this
Florence is unforgettable, and Amsterdam
Valentine’s Day. That’s right – your pets!
at your favourite restaurant, café or pub? I
is full of sights, sounds and memories to
A new squeaky toy, bed or special treat to
am hoping for a diamond eternity ring this
be made.
eat will really show your fluffy or feathered
How about a nice romantic meal for two
year, but seeing as I’ve been waiting for
Closer to home, have you considered a
friend how much they mean to you. Have a little look in pet stores when you’re passing.
more than ten years, a meal out will come a
getaway to the coast? You could book a
close second! Or even a takeaway. As long
holiday cottage, or get a room at a seaside
as I’m not cooking, I’m happy! Speaking
hotel and spend time enjoying some of the
someone you love how much they mean to
of diamonds, a trip to your local jeweller is
treasures our region has to offer.
you can be done any day and every day –
bound to make your dearest’s day. You could book a pamper package at your partner’s favourite hair salon or with their favourite beauty therapist.
Thinking of something more practical for a Valentine’s Day present? For the home or garden maybe? Why not take a trip out? A nice drive to a garden centre, lunch and a few purchases – that’s not a bad way to spend the day is it?!
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It’s Your Time
Volunteering If you’re retired do you sometimes wonder how you ever found the time to go to work? Or if you currently have a job, do you find yourself telling colleagues you’ve come to work for a rest? Our lives are so busy that these can be common sentiments. But even if you have just an hour to offer as a volunteer, those 60 minutes can really make a difference to someone - and to yourself.
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ccording to volunteersweek.
lending an unpaid hand in the public and
a pet refuge and offer your services?
org it has been estimated that
private sectors.
Walk dogs waiting to be rehomed? Are
the yearly value of volunteers
Where to start? Well, the first step is
you great with your grandchildren?
to have a think about what you would
Maybe their school needs a helping
billion! It is also believed that 67% of
really like to do, and where your skills,
hand? Joining a committee can help a
volunteers help charities and community
experiences and interests lie. It could be
community building, club, charity, or even
groups, while there are also many people
you are an animal lover. Could you contact
a village to keep its future looking bright.
helping UK charities is £22.6
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Maybe there is a cause close to your heart
on your own, volunteering can provide a
training and/or background checks, others
you could help with? Or perhaps there is
sense of purpose. Once you have made a
can simply be started straight away.
a charitable organisation unique to your
commitment to a cause, you have a focal
Some don’t even require you to leave the
area you would like to be involved in? We
point in your week. Plus, it can be a real
house. If you are creative, your makes
all need a bit of help sometimes, and it
tonic to know that you are helping people
and bakes will be welcome donations.
may be that a group or charity supported you through tough times. Helping them to help others is a great way to show your appreciation. Do you have a skill set you are willing to share? Maybe gardening, woodwork or decorating? Could you coach a sports team or become a community librarian? Maybe you could raise funds for local projects? Offer a listening ear or a friendly face? Deal with the publicity and social media side of things? The list of ways you can make a difference really is endless.
Where to start? Well, the first step is to have a think about what you would really like to do, and where your skills, experiences and interests lie. It could be you are an animal lover. Could you contact a pet refuge and offer your services? Walk dogs waiting to be rehomed? Are you great with your grandchildren? Maybe their school needs a helping hand? Joining a committee can help a community building, club, charity, or even a village to keep its future looking bright.
Groups large and small could be crying out for cooks, cleaners, knitters, drivers, befrienders, mentors, guides, admins. You
and genuinely making a difference. If volunteering sounds like something
And all hours spent volunteering will be worthwhile. In fact, once you start thinking
name it – there will be a good cause that
you would like to get involved in, do-it.org
about becoming a volunteer you also start
will be glad of it!
lists many groups local to you who are
to see how much our society is supported
If you can give your time on a regular
looking for an extra pair of hands. Have
by unpaid heroes. From charities and
basis, people will be pleased to have you.
a look on noticeboards and in your local
churches to sports clubs and support
And the benefits will be felt vice versa too.
community magazines. Or how about
groups, all help will be gratefully received,
If you do feel your days are empty, or you
approaching an organisation directly?
and will give you a reason to feel pretty
find yourself rattling around your house
Some voluntary positions require
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Hobbies
Cooking what‘s on your plate? Are you a bit of a Bake Off fan? Maybe a MasterChef addict? There is such a joy in serving up delicious and nutritious meals to our friends, family, or simply just to ourselves. Cooking is more than making a meal. It can be enjoyable, therapeutic, rewarding, and so satisfying to place a plate of home cooking in front of those you hold dear. And with the right company (or a dishwasher) even the washing-up can be fun!
C
ooking from scratch doesn’t
would make the experts proud. And it’s not just about eating
you’ve not seen for a while.
boost your confidence - and
Why not invite friends into the
cooking repertoire! Cooking can begin with
need to be a chore.
either. Cooking is also a great
comfort of your own home
You can spend as
way to make and maintain
for a meal and a long overdue
selecting your recipe, then
friendships.
catch up?
buying your own local produce
much or as little time as you like preparing dishes, although
Starting your own supper
Whatever the occasion,
from the market, stalls, farm
at this chilly time of year, a nice
club is a really good way to
meals can be as modest or as
shops or local butcher, for
warm kitchen is an inviting
get together with friends on a
weird and wonderful as you
example, or even digging it
place to be! A cake, for example,
regular basis. Maybe once a
wish. Your guests will be thrilled
straight from your own garden.
can be as simple and quick as
month a different friend could
with a simple soup or a more
For inspiration, have a look
stirring together sugar, butter,
host your group and make a
ambitious lobster thermidor!
at Your Time’s Your Food
eggs and flour. Or you can
meal for you all.
enjoy spending the afternoon
Cooking can also be a nice
following a grand recipe which
way to catch up with someone
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Not such a natural chef but
pages by our resident expert
willing to learn? Have a look for
Laura James. Laura’s mouth-
local lessons. These will soon
watering recipes and top tips
are guaranteed to go down well
course) younger ones can pour
beautiful memories too - don’t
the garden, cut up and fried,
– with cooks and diners alike!
dried pasta into a pan and pick
we all remember making
added to crème fraiche, a little
a jar of sauce, and hey presto,
a cake with our parents or
garlic, pasta and mozzarella
coming to yours for tea? You
you have the beginnings of a
grandparents?
anyone?)!
can’t go wrong with fish fingers,
pasta bolognese!
Got the grandchildren
chips and peas – but don’t be
For pudding, how about
As we all try to eat healthier,
It’s always nice to have a
cooking from scratch is a great
browse around homeware and
way to eat well too.
cookshops too, because who
afraid to think outside the box
making that cake we
a little bit. Kids often like to help
mentioned earlier? Children
Cooking for one doesn’t
prepare meals, and it will be
love to crack eggs (just keep
mean any less love should be
a real treat to help grandma
plenty of paper towels handy)
involved in the process. We
or grandad get the tea on.
and stir the cake mixture, not
must look after ourselves too!
to tea, be it ten people or just
Older children can help chop
to mention licking the spoon
Plus, some of my greatest
yourself, enjoy your time in the
mushrooms and onions (under
and bowl. It’s a terrific bonding
culinary inventions have been
kitchen – and what’s on your
your careful supervision, of
experience and one that makes
created for just me (leeks from
plate.
doesn’t like a few new pieces of kit for their kitchen? Whoever you’ve got coming
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It’s Your Time
Loneliness
‘Loneliness can be as harmful for our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.’ We all feel lonely from time to time whatever our age, but as this startling statistic from Age UK shows, it really is a serious problem and sufferers need support.
U
Have a look in the ‘What’s On?’ sections of
nfortunately, older people are
people maintain their independence in their
more likely to feel lonely. This is
own homes. Look out for those offering
local magazines or on noticeboards. And to
partly because they fall into the
assistance with getting you out and about
get you started on the world wide web, look out
main demographic less able to
to town (and fun adventures further afield!),
for computer classes or talk to experts in local
meet people, due to varying issues which make
groups and appointments, and that supply
shops who will be only too happy to turn you
it harder to leave the house. As we age, we lose
caring staff to provide company and a cuppa.
into a silver surfer!
people close to us. The death of a partner is
Local events are a great way to enjoy new
Have you read our feature about
devastating in so many ways. Finding yourself
surroundings and fresh (as well as familiar)
volunteering? Take a peek, because using
living without them after so long is very hard,
faces. Community groups, clubs, coffee
some of your free time to help others is almost
and can make you feel terribly lonely in the
mornings, even a trip to the village shops can
guaranteed to get you out the house and
home you used to share. If you have children
provide a welcome break from seeing the same
feeling happy.
they may have moved away, leaving you unable
four walls. A chat with someone or a simple
to see them (and perhaps grandchildren) as
smile can lift spirits. If you can schedule an
think of a neighbour, friend or relative who may
often as you would like. Now is the time we
outing each day, maybe just a short walk, the
be lonely, give them a call. Or pop round now
are retiring, or certainly thinking about it! Yet
chance to interact with others can go some
for a cup of tea and a chat. A little of your time
leaving work may lead to loneliness as there is
way towards combating loneliness.
will mean a lot to someone else.
One last thing. If reading this has made you
no longer regular interaction with others. Many friendships are made and maintained on the internet these days, but this is not helpful to those who are not tech savvy. The good news is there is help out there – from others and yourself. Firstly, please don’t suffer in silence. If you have people in your life that you feel you can talk to, take a deep breath, be brave, and tell those you trust. People do genuinely want to help, and once they know you are feeling lonely, they will try to find solutions. If you don’t feel able to do this, that’s ok. Ageuk.org.uk is a very good website to have a look at, with lots of help and advice. The Silver Line – 0800 4 70 80 90 – is available to call every day and night of the year, to offer free and confidential help and friendship to older people. Independent Age offers company and a chat over the phone, and can be contacted on 0800 319 6789. If loneliness is affecting you, do give one of these a call. If mobility is a problem, you could contact a local company dedicated to helping older Your Time | Winter 2019/20 35
MoneyMatters
Insurance
Sorting out your various insurance policies is probably not the highlight of your day. Once we have taken out cover on our cars, contents, and so on, that tends to be that for another year. We all breathe a sigh of relief once we have got the necessary policies for goods and services sorted for the next twelve months.
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ut are we getting the best deal? When that email or letter arrives, do you let your policy continue,
or do you shop around? You have worked hard for your money, and you deserve to get the most from it, so here’s a tip; even if you want to stay with your present insurer (because they have served you well previously, for example, or the cost of your renewal is reasonable and so is acceptable to you), don’t let them automatically take your payment when the time comes. RING THEM! Simply give them a quick call and ask if this is the best price they can possibly give you. Can they offer you a better deal? It won’t take many minutes out of your day, and you could save yourself some precious pounds. Their answer will go one of two ways! It will help you to have shopped around for new quotes before you ring
savvy and don’t be parted from it too easily. An insurance broker will try to find you
Don’t automatically go for the cheapest option though. You must make sure the schedule offers everything
to question your renewal cost, because
a good deal, and you will be welcomed
you usually include. You need to be
if you do find a better deal, you can then
into their offices for a face-to-face talk,
comparing like-for-like, essentially.
ask if your present insurer can match
or assisted by a chat over the phone.
or even undercut the prices you have
You could use the internet. Looking
Don’t feel overwhelmed – these sites are designed to take the hassle out of
found. Don’t worry – we will explain how
at individual websites of insurance
renewing your insurance policies. Gone
to do this in a second!
providers can enable you to get a few
are the days of having to ring endless
new quotes together. You could also use
companies, giving each of them all your
the decision is then yours. Do you accept
a market comparison site. Let’s assume
details, being given a quote in exchange,
their new charge or switch to a company
we are talking about car insurance, for
writing it down, then phoning one of their
(if you have found one) that has given
example. You will be asked a few details
competitors. How did we ever find time
you a better offer?
about your car, driving history and about
for that?!
If the company can’t lower their price,
Just a little word of advice. If the
yourself. In the space of a few seconds,
A trusted neighbour, friend or family
renewal policy you are offered is much
you will be given a table of quotes from
member will gladly sit with you and help
more than you have been paying, you
various insurance companies, then you
out, if you are not confident using the
really should shop around. You will, more
can choose which one to go with - or
internet, or even to offer another pair of
than likely, find some much better deals
which policy prices to take back to your
eyes to make sure whichever policy you
that don’t charge as much. Again, you
current insurer as ammunition to ask for
chose, you are getting the service and
have worked hard for your money – stay
some money off.
deal that you deserve.
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Travel
Cruising
Wherever you would like to go in the world, cruising can take you there. Days, weeks or months - you can spend as long as you wish travelling to and through dream destinations on the waters of the globe, aboard ships that are small, midsize, big and even bigger! From floating titans to more intimate vessels, travelling across oceans or along meandering rivers, there is a cruise to suit everyone. Join Your Time as we explore the options – and the big wide world. Where To? So, where shall we go? Do you have
look forward to through the harsh winter
(sometimes celebrity entertainers you
months.
know and love appear on ships’ stages), dance the night away and then sit on deck
ambitions to holiday in Australia or America? Really want to float along the Rhine or the Rhone? Feel the need to
On Board This is where things get really exciting!
until the early hours watching the waves or the lights twinkling in your destination. To give you a brief idea of some of the
visit the Norwegian Fjords? Witness the
Because looking at some of these liners,
Northern Lights maybe? How about a
destinations come a close second! While
options to keep you entertained during
brief break in Bruges or a short getaway to
every cruise ship will be full of wonders
those days at sea, you name it, you can
Guernsey? An adventure to Amsterdam?
for you to enjoy and explore, some
probably do it! It will depend which trip
You can pretty much guarantee you
are world-famous and have so much
and ship you choose, of course, but as a
will be able to cruise to anywhere and
on board you may not want to get off.
rule you will be able to enjoy everything
everywhere your heart desires.
Waterslides, water-based shows, multiple
you would on a holiday on land – and
pools, even a bar where you are served by
much more. Whether it’s topping up
months you could be sailing yourself!
robotic bartenders – some ships have it
your tan on deck that takes your fancy,
Maybe we can persuade you to book a
all – and more!
swimming in one of the ship’s selection of
If you like what you read, in a few
cruise to a European city to get you into
Common to all cruises is the
pools, or learning a new skill like crafting
the Christmas spirit when the season
outstanding cuisine. Dine in style every
or dancing, these are some of the things
comes back around, and finish off your
day and for every meal. Whichever journey
you can expect to enjoy while cruising.
festive gift shopping in style! Believe me
you choose, you will no doubt be wowed
Sports, gym sessions, spa treatments,
– I’m really quite tempted myself by this
by the standard and selection of food on
shopping – all this before you’ve even
idea! And as for spending Christmas and
offer. I was once reliably informed that it
reached a port! Facilities do depend on
New Year at sea and visiting locations like
was a good idea to pack two suitcases
size, and vary from ship to ship. There is
Cape Verde – where do I sign up?!
when cruising – one full of your usual
even one that features dodgems!
outfits and one full of clothes in the next
It’s a cliché, but you can do as much or
you have lived here all your life, there must
size up! Mind you, if you plan on making
as little as you wish – this is your holiday
be places you haven’t visited, and a cruise
the most of all the fitness facilities often
after all.
around the British Isles may well be a way
available on board, like the gym, classes
to remedy that. Or, should you wish (and
and the deck to walk (or run) around, you
from, so if it is your first time, or you
why wouldn’t you?!), you can spend a
could even find yourself disembarking a
are simply not sure, a friend who has
holiday cruising to and around the Canary
little more toned than when your cruise
cruised before may be able to advise you.
Islands.
began.
And, of course, help is always at hand
Don’t discount the UK either! Even if
There are many cruise ships to choose
And as for the drinks! Champagne,
from your local travel agents. It is worth
your ports of choice, especially at this
coffee and everything in between - you
considering that some cruise ships hold
time of year when we are all grateful for
can get it all on board.
thousands of passengers, so if you tend
Temperature may well be a factor in
to stop in smaller hotels when you usually
a bit of warmth from the sun. With this
Let’s just mention the crew. The level
in mind, why not think of a sun-kissed
of service is often described as second to
travel, similarly, a smaller ship may be
location and see if you can book a cruise
none on cruise ships. You will be looked
for you. Due to their size, more ports can
that will take it in. Then you can enjoy the
after by staff who are polite, helpful and
sometimes be accessed by these ships.
best of both worlds – a glorious holiday
extremely good at their jobs. Get ready for
location and a luxurious way of getting
incredible service with a smile throughout
there.
the day and night.
Cruising to warmer climes may well
Life on board, especially with the
Sleeping Arrangements With so much going on, you may not find time to sleep at first. But when you
banish those winter blues. And even
bigger boats, is 24/7. You can take
do eventually settle down for a rest,
if you don’t pick a beach destination,
the opportunity to spend your nights
the cabins are extremely comfy. There
booking a cruise, with its inevitable glitz
sleeping in preparation for a busy day of
will also be a selection for you to pick
and glamour, will give you something to
sightseeing in port, or you can see a show
from, which can suit all budgets. Inside
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cabins tend to be the cheapest, with
leaving all the troubles and toils of day-
you treating your grandchildren to a trip?
prices generally going up as cabin size
to-day life behind you for a little longer by
Your cruising companions will have a
and facilities increase. If you would like a
setting out on a voyage that takes you to
bearing on which holiday you choose.
balcony, for example, be prepared to pay
the Caribbean, America, Canada or even
Timing will be crucial if you are travelling
more than for a cabin without a view.
Australia?
with youngsters, as you will need to sail in
Lastly, the big one – and something
the school holidays. You will also need to
that may well feature on the bucket lists
look for a family-friendly ship. Some have
of many of our readers (me included!) – a
the most amazing kids’ facilities, whereas
holiday. Would you like to organise your
cruise around the world. Imagine spending
others cater for adults only. Of course, this
own outings, or will you follow the ship’s
something like 100 days on the holiday of
works vice versa, so if you are holidaying
scheduled tours when you disembark? The
a lifetime, taking in the world’s most exotic
to get away from the grandkids, maybe
choice is yours.
and picturesque locations. Wow!
don’t pick a family-friendly ship!
Booking
And Finally
On Dry Land Excursions will be a focal point of your
Of course, the adventures on offer will depend on the ports your ship stops in. From a safari in Kenya and trips around
There are so many destinations, ships
Maybe one of the highest
breath-taking World Heritage Sites to
and packages to choose from, so your
recommendations for cruises comes from
tours of dramatic landscapes, towns and
first port of call (sorry for the pun!) will
those who have sailed themselves. It’s
visits to glorious temples, you will be able
probably be a travel agent. They will equip
quite rare to find someone who has only
to choose a cruise to take you there.
you with brochures and give you great
been on one cruise. Often those who have
hints and tips for an amazing holiday.
sailed tend to book cruises again and
a holiday diary, so that you don’t forget a
Having a chat with someone who knows
again, and looking at all that life at sea has
single thing!
what they are talking about will help
to offer, it’s not hard to see why.
Be sure to pack your camera and write
ensure you get everything you could How Long?
If you choose to join your ship in a UK
possibly wish for out of your cruise, so if
port, you can completely miss out the
you do have a good idea of what you are
hustle and bustle of airports. The process
hand if you wish. A shorter cruise tends
after, or even if you don’t, a travel agent
can be as simple as taking a taxi to the
to venture a little closer to home and see
will be a great place to start. Some even
port, which means no concerns about
you embarking at a port in England, as
host special events focusing on different
driving the distance yourself or parking the
opposed to flying out to join your ship,
holidays, so do look out for one that tells
car. You will be welcomed on board, and
which can sometimes be the case with
you more about cruises.
on some ships may even find your luggage
Duration and location can go hand in
cruises further afield and for more nights.
Travel websites are also a good place
already placed in your cabin when you
to go to get ideas about how and where
arrive. Now, doesn’t that sound like bliss to
example, can be for as few as two nights.
to enjoy your holiday at sea, and they
all of us who have spent seemingly hours
It just goes to show you don’t have to
are worth a visit because looking at the
standing in queue after queue at airports?!
cruise for a long time – just a good time!
pictures feels like a bit of a break in itself!
Cruises to Bruges or Guernsey, for
two include destinations like the Canary Islands, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Iceland and the Mediterranean. But how about
If you do like your holidays abroad, but are beginning to tire of some of the
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We all know the golden rule – if something sounds or looks too good to be true, it most probably is. But scammers are cunning, callous and cruel. And we are all vulnerable, no matter what our age or circumstances.
f you have an inkling that something isn’t
This is classic scammer language trying to
is absolutely no reason why your own bank
right with an email, telephone call, text,
pressure you and make you panic, because
would need to approach you to ask for your
letter or social media correspondence,
we are then more likely to make unwise
PIN (or ask you to key it into your phone),
don’t panic or be frightened. End or
decisions. Never EVER click on any links
passwords, or request you reset them. No
close the correspondence immediately, then
sent to you unless you are completely, totally
proper company would communicate with
simply check with the company the message
certain they are proper ones otherwise they
you directly to request any of your details.
has allegedly come from. But be sure NOT to
could direct you to fake websites.
use any contact details they may have given
Even if company logos on emails look
Never transfer money into an account given to you by an outside correspondent,
you because if it is a scam, these will be fake.
legit, watch out for spelling mistakes and bad
even if they claim to be from a trusted
Find details yourself using an internet search
grammar. There is often something that looks
organisation. And never allow remote access
engine, or a previous communication that you
not quite right about scam correspondence.
to your own computers.
know one hundred percent to be legitimate.
Suspicious? Check!
Excellent advice is available from
It also helps to have a little think about
established websites like citizensadvice.org.
one you were contacted on. You could take
how companies that you do use contact you.
uk, for example. The internet is also a great
any concerning bank communications into
If your bank usually gets in touch via post,
place to go if you have felt suspicious of
your local branch and ask them to check it for
receiving an email or text should set off alarm
someone contacting you, to see if others have
you. A trusted neighbour, friend or relative will
bells.
reported a similar issue, and to actually report
If possible, use a different phone from the
gladly cast an eye over anything suspicious.
If someone contacts you and requests
a scam yourself. Stay savvy and keep your wits about you,
Scammers have intricate ways to con us,
any personal details, do NOT give them!
so never feel embarrassed about asking
Ever! Never give any personal information to
and you will have a really good chance of
someone you trust for advice.
anyone who gets in touch with you. There
spotting a scam.
Even if you are almost certain you have received something official, there is no harm in taking a few minutes to make sure, and become absolutely certain. Here is a great piece of advice from moneysavingexpert. com: ‘Mistaking the genuine for a scam is nowhere near as bad as mistaking a scam for the genuine.’ If the company contacting you is for real, they will not mind you getting back in touch with them after you have done a bit of digging. They will probably be used to this! If someone does raise objections, this is a good indication they are scammers. Don’t feel you are being rude by questioning anyone’s validity – you are being sensible. Always trust your instincts. Some scams are pretty easy to spot, some are not. A social media message asking you for money? Ignore and delete! ‘Urgent action needed!’? Nope! Your Time | Winter 2019/20 41
Home &Garden
Log Burners And Open Fires On a chilly winter evening, is there anything better than closing the curtains, putting the kettle on and lighting a real open fire? Or coming in from the cold, lighting a log burner and feeling the whoosh of natural warmth within minutes?
O
Fuel is also a factor for both fires and
nce lit, both log burners (also
and efficiency (the amount of heat supplied to
known as stoves) and open fires
the room), for example. Burning wood creates
burners. Firstly, do make sure you will be able
give a real welcoming, homely
smoke, so if you live in a smoke control area,
to get a good and regular supply of wood to
feel. Even when the weather is
you will need a Defra exempt stove. The
burn. Finding an approved supplier where
warmer, they make a beautiful focal point and
burner must also have the CE mark which
you can stock up or who will deliver direct
add character to any room.
shows it meets correct safety and efficiency
to your door is ideal. The Stove Industry
standards. It is helpful to know that you will
Alliance recommends that logs for your stove
illuminated by flickering flames, there are
be able to easily buy spare parts for your
should have a moisture content below twenty
several factors you should consider.
stove. Costs can range from several hundred
percent. Burning ‘wet wood’, according to the
to several thousand pounds. A professional
SIA, produces little heat but increases smoke
burning stove, plan a visit to a specialist shop,
stove installer will come out to your home to
and emissions. It can blacken stove glass and
whether in the high street, on the outskirts,
look at the room where you would like your
clog up your chimney. It is also worth thinking
or in a lifestyle or garden centre. There are a
stove, and offer advice on what you can and
about where you will store your wood so it
huge variety of makes and models available,
can’t do. Regular servicing and chimney
does not get wet and is within easy access.
and you will definitely need to talk to an
sweeping are a must too.
No one wants to traipse outside in the cold to
If you fancy seeing your sitting room
If you are thinking of installing a wood
experienced expert who is fully trained and has industry recognised qualifications. Factors to consider include size (of the stove and the room you would like it to heat)
Regular visits from a fully qualified and experienced chimney sweep are also
top up supplies! A roaring open fire will not only warm your
necessary for the maintenance and safe
body but also your heart. No doubt many of
operating of open fires.
us have childhood memories of basking in the heat of the hearth at grandparents’ houses. The sounds of crackling logs and inimitable smell will transport you right back in time. Maybe you have a fireplace that’s never been used as anything other than a home for flower arrangements or as a storage space? A fully qualified and experienced chimney sweep could help you bring an unused or unloved open fire back to life. Builders can rip out old fireplaces ready for replacements or can remove layers to discover old ones that have been covered over the years. Suppliers can provide beautiful fireplaces to suit every sitting room, and many stores have a great selection of fireside accessories. So, whenever you have to face the great outdoors this season, snuggle up in your winter coat and boots, and look forward to coming back home again and getting those logs glowing.
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Building Projects
Home &Garden
Do you have a particular project in mind? A room that needs revamping? A place that needs tidying or a new space that needs creating? Be it indoor renovations, outside repairs and improvements, or landscaping overhauls, now is your time to enjoy getting it done. First impressions count, so let’s look at ‘kerb appeal’. A welcoming walk up to your front door will make you even gladder to get back to your home sweet home. Now is the ideal opportunity to get the front garden spruced up or have the drive relaid, repaired or replaced. Having weeds removed and paving cleaned will make an outside surface sparkle. Adding a new door, or even a porch, will really pick up your front entrance. Inside your house, new carpets or other types of flooring can totally transform a room or communal area. A lick of paint, especially in a new (and perhaps bolder) colour can work wonders for walls, or how about some paper to perk them up? available that can be fitted to make your life a
Does your kitchen need cheering up? reupholstered will help here, or why not treat
out, you will still be nice and toasty. For bigger plans, it’s time to get the
little easier.
Having your current table and chairs
If access in general is becoming a problem,
builders in. Whether knocking through walls
yourself to a new set? Cupboard doors can
people in the trade can fit rails and ramps, for
or putting up new ones, there are plenty of
be replaced, or you can invest in an entire
example, to help you continue to enjoy your
people in the trade to get your project up and
refit – cupboards, tiles, surfaces, appliances
own lovely home.
running.
Is it time to consider repairing or even
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garden in order, with so many skilled, talented
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beautiful views of your garden? Some great
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is a bit difficult, wet rooms, safety rails and
heating options will be available for your new
no matter what the job is, you are guaranteed
floors, and shower seats are just some aids
space too, so even if the sun doesn’t come
to find the right person or people for it.
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When a problem with your property crops
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you. If you decide to do it all yourself, you will
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a landlord, and be a little bolthole for yourself
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as well, or even a permanent place for you to
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2018 By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist. Tweeting @carwriteups The A-Class has become sexier with each incarnation – and 2018’s Mk4 is a car oozing desirability.
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t’s a classy hatch with one diesel option – the A180d. Then there are the A200 and A250 petrols. All are offered with a seven-speed dualclutch auto. But, from 2019, manuals and more powerful engines will join the party. The A250 I’m reviewing here gets your juices flowing tastefully. It’s got a bit of ‘oomph’ to it – as you’d expect from a car with a 224PS 2.0-litre lump under the lid. Inside, you feel like a King, with a digital set-up that you’d expect to find in a chauffeur driven luxury limo. The brand’s clever ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice control responds well to pretty much anything you ask of it. Additionally, although the Audi A3 trumps the A-Class on rear seat space, comfort is better than that offered by the rival.
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Tuesday
9.00am – 12pm Painting Group Cowbit Village Hall 10.00am – 12.30pm Short Health Walk, Conservative Club, 16 Main Ridge Boston T:01205 354320 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
10am until 11am. Tai Chi contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059. 10.30- 12 noon Boston Parkinsons Café, third Tuesday of every month, St Barnabas day Hospice, Green Lane, Boston PE21 9ND. Contact 01205 366036 or 01205 760129 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 – Walking Netball – Quadring Village Hall
Wednesday 10.00am – 12.00 noon Over 50s Badminton Club, Holbeach Community Centre, T: 01406 424602 10am – 1pm Wood carving workshop Shodfriar’s Hall (above the Café). 1.30pm until 3.30pm Movement 4 Memory, (drop in dementia cafe), contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059. 2.00pm – 4.00pm – Short Mat Bowls, Holbeach Community Centre. Fishpond Lane, Holbeach. PE12 7DQ, 07966 527070 2pm – 4:30pm Weekly Tea Dances, Surfleet Village Hall T: 01775 680281
Thursday
Friday
12.00pm - 3.00pm Knitting & Craft Club. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. T: Joyce 01205 280276 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Caring Companions Boston and District, POP-IN, Pensioners Hall behind Marks and Spencer, T: Jenny 01205 280717 or Alan 01205 871465 7.00pm Cancer Support Group, St. Barnabas, T: 01406 359919 7.30 - 9.30pm every Thursday Sept- May Choral singing with South Holland Singers. No auditions. St Paul’s School, Queens Rd, Spalding Tel.01775 761106
10.00am -3.00pm Flower Painting Watercolour Workshops, The Lincolnshire Gallery, T: 01945 870411 10.00am Indoor bowls & coffee, Park Court Community Room, Weston. T: 01522 585580 1pm – 2pm, Camaraderie club for over 60’s, Spalding Services Social Club. 7.30pm Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park Avenue, Sutterton T: 01205 460459
Saturday
Sunday
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. 10.00am - 4.00pm Felting. Felting demonstrations & workshops. Antons Gowt, Boston. W: www.thedesignstudio. vpweb.co.uk. T: 01205 280276. Every first Saturday in the month.
2pm Country Music Concert – once a month, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane, Please call for dates. Tel 01205 870 983 or 01205 363757 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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Pollywiggle
Cottage
Where Memories are Made
Pollywiggle Cottage is a charming 3 bedroom Victorian cottage in the popular coastal village of Heacham available for short breaks and holidays. • Beach Nearby • Open Fire • 3 Bedrooms • Sleeps up to 6 • Golf Nearby • Family Friendly
• Pets welcome • Private, enclosed garden • BBQ • Free Wifi • Off Road Parking • Tripadvisor rated Excellent
Prices start from just £375 for a week and £282 for a short break. To book or check availability please email info@heachamcottage.co.uk or you can find us online.
Reserve your dates with just £100 deposit
01406 373718 07736 447580
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