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t the time of writing, we’re still very much wrapped up in 2014 and the final throes of the year, with its Christmas parties, the Bourne Lions chauffeuring Santa around our streets, the carols and all the end-of term concerts, all of which make it such a fabulous time of year. In this edition, there’s a report on the recent fantastic Christmas fayre in the town. I always think how beautiful the street lights are and how they provide that final touch, as we plan frantically to get everything in place for the big day. Once again, all the very best to you all for the festive period and thank-you to our contributors. The feedback we receive from the public helps shape our ideas for future editions and makes us feel it’s a job worth doing. Enjoy the words!

Claire x

It’s a temptation, (which I’ll try to avoid dwelling on), to ask, “Where’s that year gone?” Already with family organizer in place on kitchen wall and proposed dates of “not to be missed events” already pencilled in, we race through to 2015, looking forwards, with anticipation and much hope. This first edition of 2015 does just that too. Why not get involved in a new regime of improved health and fitness? Check out the advice from Renu. What about taking up the challenge and getting yourself circuit-training to the sounds of the Seventies? Read about celebrating Burns Night and have a go at winning tickets to watch Leicester Tigers take on Northampton Saints. Or just relax, and read the reviews, features and everything else on the following pages! The safari in Kenya sounds tasty! Couldn’t resist this one, for you chaps, which I saw recently: “If at first you don’t succeed………do as your wife suggested an hour earlier.”

John

Best wishes to you all for 2015.

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Beating belly fat! – Advice from Renu Your health

“Vape” is Word of the Year Christmas Fayre – review

The Hurst Children’s Theatre Group

The Burns Supper – January 25th

Planning for Success – inspiring words from Paula Finch

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Discovering … Bourne Hostel

66-69 Events Diary 73 Classified Winter Directory

◌ With thanks to our contributors Taff Lovesey Gordon Lack Rex Needle Sgt. Rick Mosley Jo Sunner Darren Game Yasmin Chopin Bourne Town Council Paul Ross Clare Megson Claire Chambers Eileen Le Voi Clare Lockett Paul Fellows Paula Finch Discovering Bourne is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct, however we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

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Beating Belly Fat It might be considered attractive for Santa to have a big fat belly, but not many of us chuckle, “Ho Ho Ho”, when we look at our reflection. In fact, for many of us, belly fat is the single biggest cause for complaint about our bodies. So, why is it that so many of us gather inches around our middle? Christmas is certainly the time to eat, drink and be merry but it’s not what you do between Christmas and New Year that you need to be concerned about. It’s what you are doing between New Year and Christmas that will make the difference! Right now is the most popular time for people to start a diet or a new exercise regime. If you are serious about beating belly fat, then this year make it your mission to review your regular diet and activities for long-lasting results. It’s tempting to go for the “quick win” options, such as “Lose 7 pounds in 7 days” or “miracle diets”, but the reality is that the results are short lived and you end up back in your old habits. There are two types of belly fat; one responds to exercise and the other responds to diet, so the best way to get a flat tummy involves a sensible exercise regime and a healthy diet. Inch loss is what matters, so try not to be focussed on the scales and measure yourself instead. Low fat, low calorie combinations, with long periods between meals, are the perfect way to increase your belly fat. Hunger leads to low energy levels and this leaves you reaching for starchy, high

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sugar foods that will not fill you up and plant themselves firmly around your middle. Big plates of pasta, potatoes or rice with your curry or casserole may be the perfect diet for an athlete about to do a long distance run, but if you are more likely to be sitting in an office or a car, they are going straight to your waistline. Reducing your alcohol intake will also drastically reduce the size of your beer/ wine/ vodka belly! The secret is to aim for a higher proportion of protein, such as chicken, fish and eggs, and fill your plate with lots of vegetables that grow above the ground. Eat regular meals and drink plenty of water. The right amount of healthy fats such as olive oil, and even butter, can actually help you lose your belly fat! Short bursts of exercise rather than long workouts are essential to kick start your metabolism and increase inch loss. Thirty minutes of this type of exercise, two or three times a week, is perfect. Core conditioning exercises such as Pilates, Yoga or general body toning, will complement this.

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appy New Year to you all and welcome to 2015. This year, the Wellhead Practice will be celebrating its third birthday in March. My initial goal was to start and develop Bourne’s first multidisciplinary complementary healthcare practice, providing many of the mainstream disciplines under one roof. We now have a team of nine clinicians who provide seven different therapies – no wonder the time has flown by. This year, we have introduced two new chiropodists and started a remedial and sports massage clinic too. Typically at this time of year, many of us will make promises to improve our lives or someone else’s, in one way or another. Perhaps it’s to get fitter by losing some weight or to quit smoking. Maybe it’s more about getting around to fixing that niggling back and shoulder pain, the irritable bowel or painful toe nail. Whatever it may be, the Wellhead Practice could have the expertise to help you. Emma Mersseman and Philip Hakim are the osteopaths here. By using ‘hands on’ treatments involving, amongst others, different forms of soft tissue massage and joint movement, we can address a number of musculo-skeletal problems. These can range from headaches and neck pain to lower back pain, sacro-iliac joint problems, the knee and issues associated with fallen arches. We look at the whole body, and how it interacts as one. We provide advice on posture and look for ways to prevent relapses. This can be through exercise, lifestyle modifications and sometimes, by simply explaining to a patient the body mechanics and trigger factors behind a problem. Rachael Baker and Amy Leverton run the chiropody clinic together. Rachael has 35 years of NHS experience and was a clinical lead and specialist in diabetes-related foot complaints. Amy has a special interest in the bio-mechanics of the foot and can advise on 8

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orthotics. Both provide routine chiropody treatments and work together to perform nail surgery under local anaesthesia when needed. Between them, we find most foot problems can be sorted out. Tina King is our degree-level Acupuncturist. Acupuncture has been used to help a range of complaints, from chronic lower back pain to arthritic pain and headaches. Tina has post-graduate training in hand and auricular (ear) acupuncture for a wide range of health issues, but also in the treatment of the sideeffects of cancer treatments and palliative care.

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Rebecca Brett is our remedial sports massage therapist. As well as teaching remedial massage, she has over five years of pitch-side experience with international sports teams. Rebecca can look to ease postural complaints, treat sporting- and overuse-injuries, but also provide tailored rehabilitation guidance and exercises. Rebecca will be the first to say that you don’t need to be a sporty type to have a sports massage, as treatment is tailored to you; in fact, some of her clients are over eighty years old! Sophie Driver is our nutritional therapist with over ten years of experience. Sophie specialises in IBS and digestive problems, and can carry out the very insightful in-house food intolerance testing. Sophie also runs a special weight loss programme with support and the all-important client education aspect. Diane Rayson is our reflexologist with fifteen years’ experience. Diane has a special interest in helping with women’s health issues including stress and anxiety-related

problems using the more natural method of reflexology. As a hypnotherapist, Jacqueline Preston uses a unique form of communication aimed at directing a person’s imagination in a way that helps elicit changes in some of our perceptions, thoughts and behaviours. Reasons for seeing a hypnotherapist can range from stress management and poor self-esteem to addressing attitudes to weight loss, insomnia, exams and attempts to quit smoking. Whoever you see, rest assured that all our practitioners are fully registered and insured with their respective governing bodies. They take a comprehensive medical case-history before starting any treatment. For an appointment or more information, please telephone the practice where one of our receptionists will be happy to assist you.

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| Your health by Jo Sunner BSc. DO. MMSM. Osteopath

“The Cold Shoulder Treatment!” What is “Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)”? As its name suggests, it is reduced mobility of the shoulder joint and tends to be very painful. To start with, a dull ache might be felt over the shoulder, with sharper pains with certain activities. As time goes on, you may find that moving your hand behind your head or back is difficult, and maybe also raising your arm to the horizontal. You may also have pain when you bring your hand to your mouth, while eating or brushing your teeth. Often, the pain seems worse at night, and sleeping on the affected side can be difficult. The pain is usually felt over your outer shoulder, extending over the outer part of the upper arm.

Treatment for a frozen shoulder Treatment for patients with this condition is vital, to hasten the healing process and ensure a good outcome. Treatment may comprise: t soft tissue massage t electrotherapy (e.g. ultrasound, TENS) t joint mobilization t dry needling t ice or heat treatment t exercises to improve flexibility, strength and posture t hydrotherapy t education t activity modification advice t postural correction t devising and monitoring an appropriate return to activity plan t GP advice on pain relief

Prognosis of a frozen shoulder Most cases of frozen shoulder tend to settle after

a number of months. In severe cases, symptoms may be present for eighteen months or more. Usually, the painful stage of a frozen shoulder lasts from two to six months. In some cases, patients may experience ongoing and permanent restriction in movement, following completion of all three stages. However, most cases of frozen shoulder will have a good outcome. A comprehensive list of treatments for a frozen shoulder and back pain are available from our reception at Pulse Practice. Alternatively, telephone: 01778 426000.

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New Year’s Resolution No. 1 Need to get rid of those excess pounds after Christmas, or generally improve your level of fitness? Why not try circuit training with P.T.I. Richie? If losing those extra pounds, put on over the Christmas break, or fulfilling that New Year’s resolution to generally improve the level of your fitness is a goal you have set yourself, then attending one of Richie Goodsaul’s weekly circuit training sessions could be just what you need. For several years, former Force’s P.T.I. Richie has been putting on circuit-training classes and conducting them in his own inimitable, vociferous style - something much appreciated and respected by his many regular attendees over the years.

The session details are as follows: Monday evenings – The Bourne Academy (Main Hall) Wednesday evenings – Witham Hall School (Indoor Sports Hall) Thursday evenings – Lawrance Park Community Centre, Thurlby All sessions start at 7.30 pm prompt, and last for one hour. Proper warm-ups and warm-downs are an important part, as indeed is Richie’s choice of music to accompany each session! (Those who appreciate the best decade for modern popular music, namely the 1970’s, will not be disappointed!

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Wordsmiths will be pleased to know that the 2014 “Word of the Year”, an accolade created by The Oxford English Dictionary, is the verb, “to vape”. It means “to inhale and exhale the vapour produced by an electronic cigarette”, and was first heard in the 1980s, when “smokeless cigarettes” first appeared. According to Oxford’s calculations, usage of vape, which, as a noun, can also refer to “an e-cigarette or similar device”, more than doubled between 2013 and 2014. The selection of “vape” as “Word of the Year” reflects the exploding popularity of e-cigarettes— which, effectively invented in 2003, are suddenly now part of a multi-million pound market. It also follows 2014’s historic opening of legal marijuana shops in some parts of the world. Residents in Colorado and Washington State, U.S.A. for example, can now buy vape pens - devices that vaporize liquids containing nicotine or cannabis into forms which users can inhale. For every winner, there are always the runners-up: contactless (adj.): describing technologies that allow a smart card, etc., to connect wirelessly to an electronic reader, typically in order to make a payment. normcore (n.): a fashion movement in which ordinary, unfashionable clothing is worn as a deliberate statement. slacktivist (n.): one who engages in digital activism on the Web which is regarded as requiring little time or involvement. So how has the last decade served to enrich our vocabulary, if “enriching” has, in fact, occurred? The “roll of honour” reads like a whistle-stop tour through the tabloids and soaps! 2013 – selfie 2012 – omnishambles 2011 – squeezed middle 2010 – big society 2009 – simples 2008 – credit crunch 2007 – carbon footprint 2006 – bovvered 2005 – Sudoku 2004 – chav Thought of the Moment: Is “giving up vaping” our newest New Year’s Resolution?

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Congratulations Will Will Silver has successfully made it through to The Grand Final of the national “ Open Mic U.K .” event. The finals will be held on 24th Jan at the NEC in Birmingham. Good Luck Will.

The Winner of Discovering Bourne’s Christmas Novelty Hunt £150 cash was Fern Richards aged 5 from Elsea Park Way, Bourne .. Congratulations …

An Evening with Tiff Needell - Thursday, 8th January 2015 Bourne Motor Racing Club announce a change to their previously advertised event on Thursday January 8th 2015 as Quentin Wilson, who was due to appear, is now unavailable, and the Club are very grateful to Tiff Needell who has agreed to step in. The evening should feature a video introduction from Quentin Wilson. Tiff is well-known for his work as a TV presenter, appearing alongside William Woollard & Jeremy Clarkson in the early days of Top Gear, and working more recently with Vicki Butler-Henderson in Channel 5’s Fifth Gear. Tiff is also an accomplished racing driver, but when the dream of a full- time Grand Prix seat failed to materialise, he began a move to the World Sportscar Championship in search of a paid drive, while still seeking to further his single-seater career in Europe. Chasing drives meant hanging around

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race tracks, and when Tiff was spotted doing nothing at a televised Mallory Park meeting he was invited into the commentary box to be the expert analyst. This was the start of a 21 year association with the BBC as he joined Murrary Walker for the live Grandstand coverage of Silverstone’s Formula Two meeting in 1981. Tiff’s successful racing career covers the many single seater formulas, including Formula 1, World Sports Cars including contesting 14 Le Mans 24 hr races and even rallying. Tiff is possibly best remembered as being the man who helped Nigel Mansell into the wall at Donnington Park in 1993. Tiff’s talk will take place on Thursday, 8th January 2015 at the Bourne Corn Exchange. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased online at www. BourneMotorClub.co.uk/Tiff or telephone 07760 171045 (6.00 – 9.00 pm)

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Bourne’s Magical Christmas Fayre Saturday November 29th - words from Paul Fellows Bourne wore its heart on its sleeve, (or, if you prefer, top coat and woolly hat!) as it seemed to “become one” for the annual switching-on of the Christmas lights. It was truly extraordinary to look out, from “the stage”, up North Street and see so many people greeting the start of our Christmas celebrations. Yet again, the Bourne Events Committee had more than succeeded, in bringing the whole town together. From the market stalls and fair on North Street, past the performers on the stage, round through the Continental Market, in every shop, the Corn Exchange and the Tree Festival in the Methodist Church everyone came together to not only give appreciation of the season, but to show what it is that is so special about Bourne. At the heart of the town, outside the Town Hall, it was inspiring to listen to children from the two main Primary Schools sing their hearts out, along with a host of Bourne-based performers. It was the ‘Sally Army’ band, who started the proceedings rolling, who made us all think that Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without them, and how we’d all be a lot poorer without the charitable work which they do for the town.

Each year, as the countdown approaches its conclusion, (performed so well this year by Jade Etherington, Mayor Bob Russell and Father Christmas), there is always a brief moment or two when you worry that the lights perhaps won’t come on, and then what to do if they don’t - but thankfully, they always do! The lights we all know so well light up the town and, for this month, I’d like to think they seem to light us all up too. They are a physical representation of this, our town; they’re well known; they’ve been refurbished and they shine with optimism; they’re a little old fashioned and they’re wonderful! Well done, and a big thank-you to the whole town for making this event what it is, and a particularly warm thank-you to Gordon Cochrane, for his annual persistence and huge heart that gets it all going. We need to have more events like this throughout the year. We need to celebrate, and be proud about what Bourne is, with such ‘coming togethers’ which involve all aspects of Bourne’s many and varied communities. January 2015 | D I S C O V E R I N G Bourne

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Calling all “Luvvies” The Hurst Children’s Theatre Group could be for YOU!

Established in Bourne in 2008, but part of a much older, bigger and well-established “family”, the Hurst Children’s Theatre Group, (HCTG), is seeking new talent. In the words of Bryony Hurst, (grand-daughter of the Group’s founder of fifty years ago), “It’s not a pushy, strictly-structured club; the emphasis is on having FUN. All we ask for is enthusiasm!” Those of us fortunate enough to remember The Springfields from the 1960s, (the fabulous Dusty, brother Tom and Mike Hurst) will be fascinated to hear that the same Mike Hurst, (Bryony’s Dad) now writes all the scripts which the HCTG uses. This original approach sets them apart from all the other groups who rely on often over-used scripts. Bryony continues, “It is immensely rewarding to see the children flourish, and I feel very blessed to have some wonderful

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children who have been with me since the beginning, (2008), and a few of them are now taking part in their sixth pantomime! What we offer is original and, by keeping numbers limited, we are able to give individual attention. There are no exams or auditions with us; we just want the children to have free expression and fun." For further information, please call Bryony on 10476 550804, or visit the website www. hctgb.co.uk. The final words go to Eleanor Waldock, (Class C, and a “veteran” of three years!)… “Our current show is Jack and the Beanstalk, and we are performing this on January 16th and 17th, 2015, at the South Holland Centre in Spalding. Why not come along, and see for yourself what a group of children can produce with encouragement, enthusiasm and dedication?" | January 2015

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Burns Suppers have been part of Scottish culture for about 200 years, as a means of commemorating Scotland’s best loved bard, Robert Burns. The ritual was started by close friends of Burns, a few years after his death in 1796, as a tribute to his memory.

The Format for a Burns Supper 1) The Chairperson’s opening address A few welcoming words start the evening and the meal commences with the Selkirk Grace The company are asked to stand to receive the haggis. A piper then leads the chef, carrying the haggis to the top table, while the guests accompany them with a slow handclap. The chairman, or invited guest, then recites Burns’ famous poem “To A Haggis”, with great enthusiasm. When he reaches the line “an’ cut you up wi’ ready slight”, he cuts open the haggis with a sharp knife. It is customary for the company to applaud the speaker, then stand and toast the haggis with a glass of whisky. 2) The company will then dine. A typical Bill o’ Fare would be: Cock-a-leekie soup Haggis warm reeking, rich wi’ Champit Tatties, Bashed Neeps Tyspy Laird (sherry trifle) A Tassie o’ Coffee

Originally, this was a thank-you to the ladies for preparing the food, and a time to toast the ‘lassies’ in Burns’ life. 5) Response from the lassies A light, humorous opportunity to outline some possible faults to be found amongst their menfolk. 6) Poems and songs Once the speeches are complete, the evening continues with songs, Scottish dancing and poems. These should include a good variety, to fully show the different moods of Burns’ muse. Favourites for recitations are “Tam O’ Shanter”, “Address to the Unco Guid”, “To A Mouse” and “Holy Willie’s Prayer”. The evening will culminate with the company standing, linking hands and singing Auld Lang Syne to conclude the programme.

3) The Immortal Memory One of the central features of the evening is where an invited guest is asked to give a short speech on Burns, to outline the greatness and relevance of the poet today. 4) Toast to the Lassies The main speech is followed by a more lighthearted address to the women in the audience. January 2015 | D I S C O V E R I N G

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There’s something about standing on the cusp of a New Year that inspires us to reflect on the past year and evaluate what went well, what we achieved and what we’d like to do differently. The question is, are you really ready to make the change? Setting objectives can bring us a sense of achievement, well-being and success, however you choose to define it, but it’s worth remembering that it’s not where you start from but where you aim your sights that determines your journey and the final destination. Planning can help you get there. Without a goal in mind it’s easy to become distracted, diverted or, worse still, stuck in a rut, doing the same old things that you’ve always done and getting the same old results. Sitting down to plan takes a certain mind-set but is worth it in the end. Here are some tips to help you set your goals and stick to them:

3. Enlist the help of others Finding someone to share a common goal will help you stay committed and motivated. A mentor– someone you respect and who has already achieved goals you want to reach – can provide insight and advice on your journey. 4. Keep it simple Break down your goals into manageable chunks, so you don’t feel overwhelmed by the long-term goal. The first step is always the hardest, so be specific about what you are going to do and when and make sure you check your progress along the way. 5. Enjoy the journey Having motivated yourself into taking that first initial step, let yourself feel good about the progress you make. Prepare yourself for any obstacles that might stand in your way, stay focussed and celebrate as you accomplish each sub-goal.

1. Put your goals in writing Be specific. Use action verbs. Include outcomes that you’ll recognise when they happen. Add dates when things need to be completed by and build in rewards when results are achieved. 2. Visualise your goals This works particularly well for personal goals. Simply go through magazines and find pictures and words that visualise your goals and create a goals board. Pin it up somewhere prominent so you can see it every day as a powerful reminder of where you’re heading.

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ave you ever slept in silk sheets? If not, would you like to try? I have a pair of silk pillow cases to give away later in January and before that I have this wonderfully colourful modern lampshade and cushion as a prize. Check my website blog for current competitions and feel free to enter as many as you like.

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a relaxing night’s sleep because it’s a natural fibre and has hypoallergenic properties. The breathable fabric works to regulate the body’s temperature and this means you are less likely to wake up feeling too hot or too cold. I love writing my blog because I learn new things during my research. For instance, did you know silk contains the same naturally occurring proteins as hair? I didn’t. I understand that this quality means there is less friction and moisture loss preventing hair from becoming dry and brittle so a silk pillow case is the ideal beauty treatment to help you achieve sleek and shiny hair! Added to this you may benefit from an improved complexion. Due to the fact that silk is less absorbent than cotton it helps skin retain its natural moisture keeping it soft and supple. It can

help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and possibly save a ton of money on expensive creams. It’s got to be worth a try don’t you think? One of the concerns about owning silk bedlinen is the washing. We are so used to throwing sheets into the machine for a robust clean we have simply got out of the ‘handwashing’ routine. But buy a mild silk detergent and you can use the machine for silk bedlinen, just set your programme to 30 °C, or hand wash if you prefer. A cool tumble dry, or air dry, and you are ready to make the bed again!

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impression on the audience, and was also complemented by her comic second-in-command, Knuckles (Jessica Hammond). Her clowning techniques provided extra physical comedy, creating a great warmth to the characters’ relationship. Another onstage comedy duo with traits reminiscent of the great Laurel and Hardy, was Smolsky and O’Dreary, the incompetent detectives, played by Harry Higgins and Will Campbell. There was clearly a strong emphasis on the comedy here, and the two actors had a good measure of the slapstick elements that these scenes require. Dandy Dan’s sly presence was expertly delivered by James Girard. James is keen to go into the acting profession, and found the role of Dandy Dan a new and exciting challenge, having always played comedy roles, and never the archetypal “bad guy”. James was supported by the equally elegant, but selfish, Louella (Courtney Fowler). She gave new emphasis to the role of Loretta, which supported the enigmatic Tallulah, played by Amy Durno. Amy used

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her high standard of professional dance experience to provide the flair and presence to the role. It was a fine interpretive performance of the unfortunate Fizzy, played with great finesse by Emma Symmonds. Her “Tomorrow” solo was beautifully sung, and backed up by a team of tap dancers from all year groups. Other classic musical numbers, such as “So You Want to be a Boxer” and “Down and Outs”, were enjoyed by a cast of younger students who threw themselves into every musical number with great energy and enthusiasm. As with any good musical, the strength of the performance is judged on the quality of the musical numbers, and this show had an abundance of expertly choreographed and tunefully sung classics, confidently belted out with gusto. The opening number, “Fat Sam’s Grand Slam”, was a delightful burst of youthful energy that was tightly coordinated with Charleston-like gestures and movement, to complement the late 1920’s era. Of course, it is the “mess element” that is the key to a good “Bugsy” showdown, and the splurge guns were primed with silly string as well as confetti cannons throughout. The highly memorable car chase scene, at the end of Act One, with a real pedal car that came down the aisle, was complemented by an inventive interpretation of the crazy Looney Bergonzi by Jordan Crookell (Yr.11). The cameo roles that “Bugsy” brings to life, provide a great opportunity for students of all years to showcase their talents, and Creative Production Manager and Drama teacher, Samantha Landers, commented: “It has been a real pleasure to work with such an enthusiastic and talented cast of all years. Bugsy is a great choice because it gives so many students an opportunity to play a speaking role and with such a range of talent at our disposal, it was the best option in so many ways.” The whole show was produced by a team of Year 12 students, as part of their Unit 2 studies, entitled “Planning a Creative Event”. Students in Year 12 took on the roles of Director, Musical Director, Stage Manager, Lighting Designer and Choreographer. Head of Drama, Ted Fisk, complimented these students on their commitment and application during

the process. He said, “Putting on a production on this scale requires great organisation and creativity. The students in Year 12 have excelled this year, in mastering the very skills and management required to maximize the energies of the cast and the potential of the script.” A selection of students visited The Cedars Residential Home on the Thursday afternoon, to perform a mini version to residents, which was warmly received. Pianist and technician, Tom Swinn, described the experience: “The residents were lovely; they were really grateful and enjoyed the extracts and musical numbers that our Year 13’s chose to perform. It was a great experience for these students, as many of them aspire to forge a career for themselves in the performing arts industry.” Whether students wish to go into the industry or not, it is simply the magic of teamwork and togetherness in this production, (reflecting the strong house system that there is at Bourne Academy), which demonstrates so well how all years can work in harmony together, to produce effective and indeed, impressive outcomes.

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It’s All About Or Is It?

“Me, Myself, I”!

Selfish Youngsters in the Spotlight Those of us of a certain age will perhaps be familiar with a Joan Armatrading song, (now thirty-five years old!), entitled “Me Myself I”. Looking at the lyrics confirms the view that she just wants to be alone, content with her own company – a desire we ourselves may sometimes feel at times. She’s not necessarily being selfish here, when she sings, “Don’t wanna be the bad guy Don’t wanna make a soul cry It’s not that I love myself I just don’t want company”. On the other hand, and fast-forwarding over thirty years, when we consider the following research, we might be seeing a different picture altogether, and an interesting take on our society today. The findings from a large survey of 75,000 volunteers in the U.S.A. seem to confirm that young people talk about themselves considerably more than their elders. Professor of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania, Mark Liberman, carefully analysed the content of the volunteers’ Facebook accounts. Perhaps not surprisingly, you might already be thinking, the under-20s used “I”, “me”, my” and “mine” almost twice as often as their

over-60s counterparts in the survey. Conversely, first-person plural pronouns - “we”, “us”, “our” and “ours”- were much more frequent among the older Facebook users. It is the latest in a series of recent linguistic studies to show that here we have a generation, those born between the mid-1980s and the turn of the millennium, who do seem to talk about “Me, myself, I” rather a lot! However, as is often the case, research like this is out there, set up to be shot down by others’ opinions and findings. The University of Texas’s Professor James Panebaker, for example, assures us that self-centredness has been a perennial trait of the young for centuries. “When we are young, we are far more insecure about just who we are, where we are in society and how we feel”, he said. “We want others to know more about us!”

Conversely, first-person plural pronouns - “we”, “us”, “our” and “ours”were much more frequent among the older Facebook users So, parents, the fear of us having produced youngsters who are completely selfish can now be seen as nothing more than what comes naturally. We have no need to worry! However, the last word should go to American satirist, Ambrose Bierce, and we can ask ourselves if this doesn’t just apply to us all, irrespective of our age… “Selfish : adj. – Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others”. 32

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Investing when interest rates are rising Against a backdrop of strengthening economic growth, policymakers at the Bank of England are now widely expected to raise UK interest rates at some point during the first half of 2015. So, after years of exceptionally low rates, what will a higher-rate environment mean for investors? Investors will often favour a pragmatic approach to the beginning of a rise in the interest rate cycle, preferring to concentrate on the positive reasons behind the increase. After all, after more than five years at their historic low of 0.5%, higher rates would imply confidence in a sustainable and growing economy. For those inclined to rely relatively heavily on the income generated by their cash savings, higher interest rates are likely to come as a relief. On the other hand, an increase in the cost of borrowing will prove less welcome to those with debts, mortgage holders and buy-to-let investors, although commercial property could benefit from economic expansion. Higher interest rates tend to be negative for bondholders because the rates paid by bonds are then seen as less competitive. That said, bonds are not a homogenous group and the reaction of government and investment-grade bonds is likely to differ from that of high-yield bonds, which are more closely correlated to the fortunes of the issuing companies. The effect on shares is likely to vary. Although higher rates will drive up companies’ borrowing costs, this could be offset by stronger economic growth that is likely to prove positive for corporate earnings. However, higher interest rates will also provide a boost for the pound,

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fire protection package, from detection to containment, to protect your business and your property from fire. This incorporates fire alarm and fire extinguisher design and installation, along with service and maintenance of both; emergency lights installation, service and maintenance; fire hose reel maintenance; dryriser testing; safety signs and the installation of the high quality “Fike” range of smoke detectors, (for which M-Fire Ltd are accredited installers). The second substantial string of this company’s bow is that of fire safety consultancy, where advice and recommendations are expertly provided, regarding fire risk-assessment, fire evacuation drills and community fire safety. In November, the company were proud to open their new offices and warehouse in Bourne. What the move also created, however, was a purposebuilt training centre, where fire- and first-aidM-Fire at-work training can now be offered. This can Bourn involve one day or three day first-aid courses, fire awareness training, manual handling courses and others. These courses could also be provided at the customer’s premises, if required. u Further details can be found on the website or by phoning 01529-241443

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The New Year sales will soon be upon us and there is bound to be the usual glut of IT equipment deals to get our heads around and of course, we have all that Christmas present cash to spend. To help you through the maze of deals that are likely to appear in your mailboxes I’d recommend looking for deals on the list of items below, all of which should be offered with incentives at one provider or another. fTesco HUDL2 tablet £129 or less: a superb Android tablet for the price. 8.3” screen, Dolby sound, front and back cameras, 8 hour battery life, 16Gb memory. Includes many of the features found on tablets costing over twice the price of this device. iKindle Fire HD 6 £79 or less: The ultra-lightweight Kindle runs on a powerful quad-core processor with 8GB of storage and a 6” HD (1280x800) touch display. Perfect for browsing the web, watching TV & Films, playing games and reading. Includes free unlimited cloud storage for all your Amazon-purchased content. f Pebble Charger £25 or less: These are already on offer and you may find them for under £15 at some locations. These devices are brilliant, one of my favourite pieces of technology. Once charged they hold that charge for weeks and can be used to plug into most tablets and/or phones to provide immediate charging for that device. Superb when travelling. g Pebble Smart Watch £99 or less: Pair this with your smart phone and you can see who is calling, texting, or emailing. Once fully charged has 7 days battery life. Water resistant to 50m, although don’t take your phone down to that depth! Fitness tracking features and other software apps available. Oh, and it also tells you the time. g Laptops with ‘Windows 8 with Bing™’ operating system (£200 or less): In an unusual move Microsoft have made a free version of Windows 8 available to PC system builders. This is called ‘Windows 8 with Bing’ and is essentially Windows 8 but with Microsoft’s Bing search engine set as the main search tool on the internet. With no royalties to pay Microsoft a number of system manufacturers already have laptops on the shelves at under £200. Look out for even more deals on these in the New Year. As an example for £199 you can buy a HP 15.6” laptop with a quad processor, 4Gb of memory and a 500Gb hard disk, webcam and Radeon graphics card. Superb for that youngster off to university or for project work in secondary school. IT Support and Training for Home Computer Users and Small Businesses 01778 590632 07894 659479 www.litespc.co.uk info@litespc.co.uk

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The first “Hot-Seater” of 2015 is Bourne Westfield Primary Academy’s Head teacher, Mrs Elaine Radley. Her early fascination with genetics, stemming from her father being an identical twin, led Elaine into a B.Sc. Honours degree in Genetics and Microbiology from University College, London. This she augmented with a P.G.C.E. from Goldsmiths, and so entered the teaching profession. Married to Stuart, and describing herself as a “proud mum of two gorgeous children, Matthew (11) and Georgia (9)”, Elaine and her family are passionate about horses and country pursuits, tending to a small menagerie of their own at home. 1. WHERE WERE YOU BORN, AND WHAT IS YOUR FONDEST MEMORY OF YOUR CHILDHOOD?

I was born in Harlow, making me a good “Essex Girl” at heart, but perhaps not quite a ‘Towie’! My favourite childhood memory is going, as a three year old, to pick up my new-born baby sister from hospital. I got to carry her home in the back of a taxi – obviously, this was well before the days of baby seats or rear seat belts in cars!

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Many people have influenced my life and continue to do so, but probably the biggest influence has come from my parents. Both worked incredibly hard to achieve their goals. My mother became a head teacher and my father a chartered accountant. They together instilled in me that strong work ethic and determination which I have to this day.

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I would have more clothes shops because, as a busy mum, I rarely get time to go further afield and I love a new frock!

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“Chest to the ground for better ball striking” When we miss-hit shots, we are often told that we moved, or we lifted our head. Correct? This is not the whole truth though. It is, in fact, our body that has moved, causing the head to move and so it gets the blame. If you focus on your chest and keep it pointing to the ground (as it is at the address position) through the swing, especially at the impact zone, your ball striking will improve. A quick drill that you can use to help understand this, and then use to improve your technique, just needs any one of your golf clubs, and can be used indoors. Firstly, place the club across your shoulders and hold it firmly in place. (It should now be parallel to the ground.) Now adopt your set-up posture and make your backswing rotation. You should notice that the shaft of the club now points the grip to the ground. Here is the key move to improve your ball striking - As you simulate the downswing, make sure the grip stays pointing to the ground, as you turn your

chest and body towards impact. At the ‘impact position’, your chest will now be pointing to the ground again and, of course, as you move past the ‘impact position’, it is now the club head that points towards the ground. Why will doing this help? In poor strikes, if we think of this exercise, when we start the downswing, we would notice that the grip of the club starts moving upwards instead of staying to the ground. You will then also notice that your body position has changed and your head has moved. The result is that the arc of the club has now changed and it will come into impact on adifferent path, causing the miss-hit. I hope you enjoy this tip to improve your game, and remember golf lessons are available in Bourne Golf Studio to help you enjoy your golf more. Call me on 01778 395992 or e-mail darren@ bournegolfstudio.com

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Have you ever been the victim of a crime and felt that you have not really had a chance to express your feelings? Do you want to confront the suspect to tell them how their behaviour has impacted on your life and that of your family? Do you feel that your voice is lost in the loud, cumbersome machinery of the Criminal Justice system? If you answered ‘Yes’, you may be interested to know that there is a project in Lincolnshire called “Restorative Justice”. As defined by the Restorative Justice Council: “Restorative processes bring those harmed by crime or conflict, and those responsible for the harm, into communication, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward.” When a Police Officer attends an incident, they will assess the severity of any offence that has occurred. They will discuss the harm caused and ascertain the victim’s wishes. If the offender has been identified and accepts responsibility, they may be dealt with by way of Restorative Resolution, rather than entering the Criminal Justice system. In this case, the officer will include all those involved to identify an appropriate and proportionate outcome. It may be that the victim only wants that person to make

some form of apology for what has occurred, or to offer some appropriate practical help.

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In Criminal Cases where the offender enters the criminal justice system, it is essential that the victim can still access a restorative intervention, alongside that criminal justice process. A formal restorative conference may be offered which allows the victim the chance of asking questions directly of those responsible and to describe how they have been affected by the offence. The conference gives the offender the chance to see the victim as a person, recognise the impact of their behaviour, and to consider the possibility of making amends. The conference allows those involved to meet in a safe environment, facilitated by a trained practitioner. In no way does a restorative conference interfere with the processes of the criminal justice system. Community Neighbourhood Conferencing can also be used for non-crime matters, such as neighbourhood disputes, resolving conflict before it turns into crime, and building community ownership of solutions. It is an effective approach to dealing with anti-social behaviour, graffiti, noise and criminal damage, enabling people to understand the impact of their behaviour on others. It is important to recognise that a victim may wish to access restorative intervention at very different stages to deal with the harm caused to them. If, whilst the matter is being dealt with by the police, the victim wishes a conference to be considered, then trained volunteers in all areas of the county, supported by local officers, will take that forward for them. If this is you, and you want to consider restorative justice, then speak to the police officer who is dealing with your incident. For more information, have a look at http:// www.justice.gov.uk/victims-and-witnesses/ restorativejustice or http://www.restorativejustice. org.uk/, or contact Lincolnshire Police on 101.

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he imposing Regency mansion at No 46 West Street was built in 1830 by the Bell family of solicitors and is now Grade II listed but is best known as home to dozens of children in the years following the Second World War. The last member of the family to live there was Major Cecil Walker Bell who held many public offices but when he retired and left the town in 1940, the house was bought by Kesteven County Council and used as dormitory accommodation for evacuees who had been sent here to escape the bombing of Hull. When the war ended in 1945, the council converted the building into a home for problem children known as Bourne Hostel. During the ensuing years, over 200 children arrived, many frightened and away from home for the first time, but here they found the warmth of family life under the matron, Mrs Pat Schmidt, a state registered nurse, and her husband, Lou, who was later appointed master. They ran the home for almost 30 years, giving confidence and hope to boys and girls in care who were orphans, maladjusted or had been emotionally damaged by domestic upheavals and marriage breakdowns. When the hostel closed, Pat and her husband retired to Spain and before she died in April 2014, aged 83, she remembered the heart-

breaking but rewarding role with which she had been entrusted. There were early battles for more staff and improved accommodation but her relationship with the children became far more important and she soon became known as Auntie Pat. “I was particularly anxious to establish a family atmosphere to give them stability”, she said, “and this was achieved after I persuaded them to regard myself and my husband as a friendly aunt and uncle, an approach that seemed much nicer than the previous Mr and Mrs, and this family intimacy proved to be highly successful and continued until we closed. “We had about 225 children during my time there and I was lucky enough to see the fruits of my labour and feel a certain pride that at least some of my girls, as I called them, have married and had families who have been loved and cared for in the way their mothers were at Bourne House.” The hostel closed in 1985 when it was acquired by property developers who turned it into a complex of retirement flats and maisonettes in 1988-89 and it remains an attractive part of the street scene.

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Question: What is Important in Our Life? Answer: Family and Sleep! As another new year rolls in and we return to our workplaces, it is worth just asking, “What are our priorities in life?” Recent research would seem to indicate that the “Greed is right, Greed works” mantra, as typified by Gordon Gekko, the 1980’s stockbroker in the film “Wall Street”, has gone out of fashion. Instead of material achievements, the study, by a leading holiday chain, found that “sleep, family, exercise and healthy eating” have now become our priorities. The research cited a survey from the 1980s that found 33% of respondents believed a flashy car, such as a Ferrari was a “key indicator of success”. Among the 1300 Britons questioned for the latest study, this had now fallen to 2%! One third of the Eighties’ respondents considered a large salary and a high-powered job as “key to being seen as successful”. In 2014, however, only 10% say wealth and an “important job” are signs of success, with 35% believing it to be wiser to “put money aside”, rather than spend it. Today’s top goals were found to be spending time with our family, achieving a better work/ life balance, keeping healthy and getting more sleep!

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Many Happy Returns! Be Clear on the Sale of Goods Act Shops are under no legal obligation to exchange or refund a gift, unless a) it was faulty when bought, b) is not as described, or c) is not fit for purpose. If it doesn’t fit you properly or you just don’t like the gift, you have no automatic right to return it. If the gift you have purchased is faulty, you have a statutory right to a refund or replacement, whether the goods were bought in a shop or from a market stall .The Sale of Goods Act says the goods must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described. You may come up against opposition when trying to return faulty goods, for example being told that a receipt is always required, or being advised by the retailer to contact the manufacturer. However, this is not the case. If a product is faulty, a proof of purchase will suffice – perhaps a bank statement. Don’t be persuaded to go to the manufacturer - the retailer is responsible. Don’t delay in checking your goods and reporting any defects, as you are entitled to a reasonable period of time to examine the goods, before you are considered to have accepted them. What is “reasonable” depends on the product and how obvious the fault is.

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| Events Diary: January 2015 Events are brought to you by Hilary Bloomer. To send in your events please contact her via hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk or phone 01778 421427 / 07837 499061

December 31st Rippingale Village Hall New Year’s Eve

party. Tickets £12-50, family (2adults, 2 children U12) £30 to include: hot and cold buffet, glass of champagne at midnight and dancing to “Grumpy Old Men.” For tickets contact Angela 01778 44012 or Wendy 01778 441312.

31st

Party Night at The Nags Head, four course meal, a glass of bubbly and performance by female vocalist all included in the cost of £35 per head. Booking essential 01778393644.

January 2nd-3rd Moscow City Ballet performs

“The Nutcracker” at Cambridge Corn Exchange. Moscow City Ballet features a company of exceptionally gifted young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet, accompanied by the dynamic vitality of a live orchestra. For more information visit www. cornex.co.uk

owner, Jockey or trainer or just turn up on the night to place your bets.

8th

Kick off the New Year with a new challenge. St Barnabas Hospice Grantham is searching for 14 novice couples to take part in our very own Strictly dancing competition. Each couple will learn how to dance the ‘Jive’ and the ‘ Foxtrot.’In return for £10 each entry fee you will receive 10 weeks of free Dance tuition, with local dance teacher Ann Gibbons. Lessons commence Wednesday 8th January 2015 at Long Bennington village hall. Contestants then compete in the grand finale to be held on Saturday 28th March at The Guildhall, Grantham, in front of a live audience and judges. As the dance lessons are completely free we ask you to raise £100 minimum sponsorship each to cover the ten week course. For more information, or an application pack please call Janie in the fundraising department on 01476 591010.

8th

Bourne Motor Club presents an evening with Quentin Willson, “The face of UK motoring” and the original host of BBC’S Top Gear, at Bourne Corn Exchange. Tickets £10, doors open at 7pm. www.bournemotorclub.co.uk

9th -11th

Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival see website for full details. www. strawbear.org.uk

16th-17th

8th-11th

Polka Dot Theatre performs Aladdin, suitable for all ages, at Stamford Corn Exchange. Tickets £12/£11 tel 01780763203 or check the website for performance times and a variety of ticket options. www.stamfordartscentre. com

8th

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Stamford Corn Exchange presents the “Adult Panto!” Aladdin Trouble, a viable alternative to the family panto, from the Market Theatre Company. With a minimum of set, props and costume this small company will take a traditional story and distort it almost beyond recognition – packing it with corny jokes, raunchy jokes and blatant sexual innuendo. Tickets £15/£14 01780766455 or the Corn Exchange website.

16th Stamford Farmers’ Market 17th January Rippingale Feast Group is

holding a Traditional Burns Supper & Dance at the Village Hall including; Piping in the Haggis, full supper, live band and licensed bar.7pm

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for 7.30pm.Dress formal or Highland; carriages 12.30am.Tickets £25 from Chris Petz 01778 440444, 07973 711746 or chrispetz@aol.com

19th

U3A meeting at Bourne Corn Exchange 2-15pm. Jill Collinge takes a light-hearted look at the history of the Nursery Rhyme with a talk entitled, “Simple Words Hidden Meanings.” Admission £1, new members always welcome. Tel 08455191385 or visit the website.

24th

Crowland Sequence dance presents a Sequence Dance at Bourne Corn Exchange, 8-11pm, music by Chris Booth. Tickets £4.

30th Stamford Farmers’ Market

| Forthcoming

February 13th Fancy a change from the usual

Candle lit dinner for two? Then why not experience Valentines with a twist, at our Murder Mystery Supper! Is it just a lovers tiff, or is something more sinister going on? Follow the clues and work it out for yourself. Tickets £20 each to include a 3 course meal, at The Masonic Centre, Chambers St, Grantham 7.30pm. For details please call Janie on 01476 591010 or visit www. stbarnabashospice.co.uk all proceeds to St Barnabas Hospice.

22nd

Wedding Fair at Barnsdale Hall Hotel – 10-30am – 3pm.

APRIL 26th Wedding Fair Bourne Corn

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REGULAR EVENTS • Mondays: Tai Chi for healing 1.30pm - 2.30pm • Tuesdays: Tai Chi 2pm - 3.30pm & 7.15pm - 8.45pm • Tuesdays at Bourne Library. Storytime for Pre-School children 2-230pm. • Fridays: Tai Chi for learning support 1.30pm - 2.30pm Contact 07413 620344, Wake House, North St, Bourne • Jem’s Hip Hop Fun & Funky Dance Classes – 5:30pm 3-7 years, 6:30pm 7-12 years and 7:00pm Adults. Fridays at Darby & Joan Hall. For more information call 07590 271752, 07885 612595 or visit www. jemshiphop.co.uk • Slimming World – every Mon at the Darby & Joan Hall, South St, 6-7.30pm & 7.45-9pm. Also every Wed at 10am. • Saturdays: Tumble Tots at Bourne Youth Centre, Bourne. 9.45- 10.30 walking – 2 years, 1045 – 11.30 2-3 years. Further information from Jody Vaughan, on 07788 182181. • Cupcake parties. Young or old, male or female, all are welcome. Can be held at weekends or evenings. Contact us for more information on 01778 393079 or info@thecakekabin.co.uk • Bourne Organ Club. Meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Bourne Corn Exchange. All ages welcome. Please call Edith for more information 01778 422262 • Bourne Folk Club at The Wishing Well, Dyke. 7-45PM –FIRST Friday of every month. • Hare and Hounds, Haconby – “Unplugged”- 2nd Sunday of every month 8pm. Performers and listeners all welcome. • National Blood Service Donor Sessions - Selected dates: Bourne Corn Exchange. 1.00pm - 3.30pm & 6.00pm - 7.30pm. More info on dates available at www.blood.co.uk • Bourne U3A - Third Monday of every month 2.15pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. Join Bourne U3A and enjoy education and entertainment by a variety of speakers at each monthly meeting. Visitors can attend two meetings before deciding if they would like to become a member. More info on www.u3abourne.org.uk • Sequence Dances - Crowland Modern Sequence Dancers. Fourth Saturday of each month 7.30pm - 11.30pm at Bourne Corn Exchange Modern Sequence Dancing is based on the standard ballroom and Latin dances including waltz, quickstep, foxtrot and rumba and is a social style of dance where everyone dances the same 16 bar routine together. It’s great fun and a good way to meet new people. Everyone is welcome.£3.00 on the door • Burghley Arms – Disco every Friday night; Karaoke, first Thursday of the month; cash Bingo every Thursday 7pm eyes down at 7-30 • Sugar Mill – quiz night every Tuesday. • Bourne Bridge Club meets Thurs 6.50-10pm for duplicate Bridge. Tuesdays, same time for ‘Gentle Duplicate’ at the Masonic Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne. www.bridgewebs.com/bourne email: bourne4bridge@gmail.com. ‘phone Brenda if you need a partner on 01778 342967. • LDC NEW street/commercial Dance Classes every Saturday (starting on 6th September) at Renu’s Dance Studio, 27, Abbey Road, Bourne. 4-7yrs 11am-12pm; 8- 12yrs 12-1pm; Teens 1-2pm. All classes are £4-50. • Paint a Pot Place Friday Night Magic, every Friday 7pm -11pm “Magic; The gathering Club” A role playing card game. Pop into Paint a Pot for more details. • Weightwatchers - Mondays 9-45 at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. Wednesdays 6pm at Bourne Abbey Church Hall Thursdays 7pm Wake House • Bourne Choral Society meets every Monday evening 7-30pm at Bourne Abbey church Hall. New members are always welcome. For further details visit www.bournechoralsociety.weebly.com or on Facebook.

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DECEMBER 31st Dance New Year’s Eve away at Bourne

Corn Exchange to the sounds of the Atlantics. Join in with some of the old favourites from The Beatles to The Arctic Monkeys and DJ Ministry of Brown. You are welcome to bring your own food – fully licensed bar. Start 8pm til 00-30am.Tickets £13 from the Cake Kabin or 07828032241.

31st Celebrate the New Year at The Masons Arms with Nick Willerton, 9pm.

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op P 0 7th Acoustic Cafe - Stamford Arts Centre, 6 9 1 Open Mic for musicians, singers & writers aged between Sou12land 25 - contact charlotte@ stamfordartscentre.com - 4.30 to 6pm

8th Jazz at The Toft House Hotel at 8 00 pm.

Stamford jazz Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests are Leigh Henson (tpt), John Ellmer (clt/sax), Rob Pearce (tmb), from the Mardi Gras Jazz Band plus Bill Coleman (bass), ex Kenny Ball Jazzmen and John Watson (drums)

23rd The Jive Aces – King of the Swingers, the UK’S no 1 jive and swing band, 7-30pm at Stamford Corn Exchange. For more information visit their website www.stamford-corn-exchange. co.uk 24th Pennyless at The Waterton Arms, Deeping St James, 8.30pm

24th Stamford Chamber Orchestra, string section, plays a variety of Scandinavian music at Stamford Arts Centre 8pm .Tickets £12-50/ £10-50 children £5.

30th The Mandolinquents at Stamford Arts Centre 8pm. Playing everything from hot swing and ragtime instrumentals from the ragtime orchestras of the 1030’s to Irish airs to Chinese and Brazilian folk tunes. Tickets £15/£14.

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Club Guide Youth Bourne Girls Brigade Bourne Methodist Church, Abbey Road, PE10 9EF. 01778 423729 Bourne Army Cadets Cadet Hut, Austerby Road, PE10 9JG. www.armycadets.com Not all Bad Queens Rd, PE10 9DX. 01778 426134 or 07947 930542 cherry.sheppard@lincolnshire.gov.uk Bourne Town Girls FC Julie: 01778 424341 Salvation Army Youth Club Manning Rd, Bourne, 01778 421916 or 01778 393459 Bourne Youth Theatre Judith Fellows: 01778 422449 Judithfellows@hotmail.com Stamford and Bourne District Scouts Margaret Scott: 01780 762405 Bourne Town Harriers Junior Athletics Lisa Richardson: 01778 424529 www.bournetownharriers.org Jeans Youth Cafe 2 North Road Bourne - Fri/Sat 7-10pm Bourne Town Juniors Football Club Tel: 07891804432. Email: secretary@bournetownjuniorsfc.co.uk

Schools

Bourne Abbey Church Church Lane, PE10 9UQ. 01778 424584. info@bourneabbey.org.uk Bourne Baptist Church West Street, PE10 9NE. 01778 424206. Bourne & Deeping RC Church 3 St Gilberts Road, PE10 9XB. 07988 682925. Bourne Methodist Church Abbey Road, PE10 9EF 01778 394380. St John the Baptist Church High Street, Morton PE10 0AP. 01778 571184 Bourne United Reformed Church Eastgate, PE10 9JY. 01775 722311. The Salvation Army Manning Road, PE10 9DD Tel: 01778 393459 e-mail: bourne@salvationarmy.org.uk New Day Baptist Church & Dyke Baptist Church High St, Morton - Main St, Dyke 07931 652718 (except Mondays) www.morton-hanthorpe.org.uk/ organisations_baptists.htm St Firmin’s Church 10 Church Street, Thurlby, PE10 0EH. 01778 422475.

Churches

Willoughby School South Rd, PE10 9JD. 01778 425203. enquiries@willoughby.lincs.sch.uk Morton C of E Primary School Station Road, Morton, PE10 0NN. 01778 570389. Thurlby Community Primary School. Lawrance Park, Crown Lane, Thurlby, PE10 0EZ. 01778 423311. Edenham CofE Primary School School Lane, Edenham, PE10 0LP. 01778 591207. Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy www.elseaparkacademy.lincs.sch.uk/

To be included in this directory, send your details to: hilary@ discoveringmagazines.co.uk

Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy Abbey Road, PE10 9EP. 01778 422163. enquiries@bourneabbey.lincs.sch.uk Bourne Grammar School South Road, PE10 9JE. 01778 422288. enquiries@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Westbourne Park, PE10 9QS. 01778 424152. enquiries@bournewestfield. lincs.sch.uk Bourne Academy Edinburgh Crescent, PE10 9DT. 01778 422365. office@bourneacademy.org

Clubs

Toolbar Bourne Snooker Centre, Cherry Holt Rd. 07749689026. Rotary Club of Bourne St Peter Toft House Hotel, Toft, PE10 0JT. Alan Kaye: 01778 560458. Evergreen Care Trust 01780 765900. www.evergreencare.org.uk Bourne Bridge Club Masonic Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank Bourne PE10 9LQ. 01778 423313 www.bridgewebs.com/bourne bourne4bridge@gmail.com Bourne Motor Racing Club The Bourne Corn Exchange Hall. David Dykes: 01733 253867. www.bournemotorclub.co.uk A Handful of Harmonies www.handfulofharmonies.co.uk Bourne Borderers Edenham Village Hall, Church Ln, PE10 0LS. Elly: 01476 550741 www.bourneborderers.co.uk Bourne Darby & Joan Club Memorial Gardens, South Road. 01778 570571. Rotary Club of Bourne Bob Brown 01778 421882. www.bournerotary.org Bourne Business Chamber Paul Ross 01778 440555. Bourne Ladies Dinner Club Conservatives Offices, North St. Shirley Fairbairn: 01778 424613. Nubourne Woman’s Institute Meeting Abbey Church Hall Mrs Shirley Jones 01778 422397 The Gateway Leisure Club for people with learning disabilities Bourne Abbey Church Hall, Church Walk, South Road, Bourne on Fri 7pm-9pm, 01778 424235. Parkinson’s Disease Society 01778 440695 / 345395. Hereward Probus Club Rob Denton 01778 425276 denton.robert@gmail.com Bourne Preservation Trust Wake House, North Street. 07825 515394. info@bournepreservationsociety.co.uk

Dementia Support Group Corn Exchange, PE10 9AF. Kate Marshall: 01778 440153. Ringstone Players Contact Cheryl 01778 421216 cherylcrafts@btinternet.com

Friends of Bourne Woods Sarah: 07760 468052. Bourne U3A Tel: 08455191385 www.u3abourne.org.uk Bourne and South Lincs ME Support Group Wake House, North Street, PE10 9AE Jan: 01778 425422. janlimback@hotmail.com Bourne Civic Society Heritage Centre/Baldocks Mill, 21 South St, PE10 9LY. 01778 422775. Bourne Arthritis Support Group 1st Thursday, Community Room, Meadow Court, Meadow Close, PE10 9EL. Bourne Round Table PO Box 95 PE10 1AF. 07970 083134. info@bournefestival.com Organ Club John Wass: 01733 424947. Bourne Footlights Karen MacQuarrie. 01778 345530 Grapevineeditor@yahoo.com Bourne and district scrabble club Every Mon afternoon 2.00. Wake House. Angela 01778 426617 or Betty 01778 425234 Bourne Garden Club Every third Thursday at Bourne Abbey Church hall at 7.30pm. Janet: 01778 422304 Marian: 01778 421023 South Lincolnshire Garden Society SLGS. Thurs at 7.30pm in Jan, March, May, Sept and Nov at Village Hall in Folkingham. www.slincsgardensoc.wordpress.com

Charities

Bourne and Thurlby First Responders 01778 420357 or 07875 308837. St Barnabas Lincs Hospice Janie McCormick: 01476 591010. ssafa Nev: 01778 394483. British Red Cross 01778 426452. Mencap Housing and Support 01778 423726. Bourne & District Lions Club PO Box 57, Bourne PE10 9HB. 0845 833 2810. help@bournelions.org.uk Len Pick Trust PO BOX 92, Bourne, Lincs PE10 1AD. 01778 424159. enquiries@lenpicktrust.org.uk Bourne United Charities. 01778 422387. www.bourneunitedcharities. co.uk Royal Air Forces Association Masonic Hall, All Saints St. Stamford, PE9 2AD rafastamford.webplus.net

The Butterfield Centre 2 North Road, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 9AP. 01778 421422

DebbieHague@thebutterfield.plus.com

Bourne Arts and Community Trust Wake House, PE10 9AE. 01778 393517. wakehouse@talktalk.net Royal British Legion Burghley Street, PE10 9NS. 01778 421110. SSAFA Bourne & Stamford Nev Johnson 01778 394483

Children

Baby Massage + Baby Yoga Groups (up to 1) Bourne Children’s Centre. Kim: 01778 570120 kimwooldridge365@btinternet.com Bourne Children’s Centre Queens Road, PE10 9DX. 01778 395895. Little Bees 14-18 Manor Lane, Bourne, PE10 9PQ. 01778 422669 Musical Minis Pre-school music group for babies and toddlers. Janie: 01778 570340. janiemcc@sky.com. Tatty Bumpkin. Weds - Baby Explorers (shufflers/walkers) 1pm. Bourne Youth Centre. Thurs - Baby Bumpkin (birth to active) 10am. Market Deeping Children’s Centre. Tatty Bumpkin (18m to pre school). 1pm Bourne Youth Centre. 07770 162767. rutland@tattybumpkin.com Dinky Dancers Dance for 2-4. Wed am All Saints & St Johns Church Hall Stamford. Thurs Elsea Park Bourne. Friday Ryhall Village Hall. 01780 591469 www. dinkydancers.com

Doctors

Market Cross Surgery Market Place, Corby Glen, NG33 4NH. 01476 550056. www.marketcrosssurgery.co.uk Glenside Country Practice 12b High Street, Castle Bytham, Grantham, NG33 4RZ. 01780 410205. www.thebythams.org.uk Galletly Medical Practice 40 North Road, PE10 9BT. 01778 562200. Hereward Group Practice Exeter St, PE10 9XR. 01778 391700. Alternatives Pregnancy Advice Centre 01778 394935 New Springwells Practice The Surgery, Station Rd, Rippingale, PE10 0TA. 01778 440200. info@ruralmedical.co.uk

Sports

Bourne Abbots Petanque Club Abbey Lawns, PE10 9EP. 01778 394083. bournepetanque@hotmail.co.uk Bourne Town Harriers Senior & Junior Athletes www.bournetownharriers.org Bourne Rugby Union Football Club Clubhouse, Milking Nook Drove, PE10 0AX. 01778 393420. Bourne & District Lawn Tennis Club Abbey Lawns, Abbey Road, PE10 9EP.Helen Whitfield: 01775 670252. Bourne Town FC Abbey Lawns, PE10 9EP. 01778 420456. Brotherhood Kickboxing Academy, Bourne Martial Arts Centre, 3 Victor Way, PE10 9PT. 07944 281892. www.brotherhoodkickboxing.co.uk Bourne Town Bowls Club Coggles Causeway, Bourne. Mike Northen 01778 423353 mikeann24@sky.com Bourne Deeping Hockey Club susanmoakley@googlemail.com Bourne Outdoor Pool Abbey Lawns, Abbey Rd, Bourne, PE10 9ET. 01778 422063. Tracy Hankin Bourne 4 Fitness Disco/80’s Revival workout and Yoga/Pilates. 07799250581. tracyhankin72@gmail.com Bourne Leisure Centre Queens Road, Bourne, PE10 9DX 01778 421 435. Bourne Ladies FC 07971 555710 tinacrawley@talktalk.net Bourne Kart Club Please visit our website for details. www.bournekartclub.co.uk or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ bournekartclub Ki-Ways Tai Chi Club 07413 620344 Bourne Dancercise & Keep Fit Methodist Church Hall, Abbey Road, PE10 9EP. 07730 223557. gilljanet@hotmail.co.uk; www.keepfit.org.uk

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We are Home-Start and we are here to help Do you know what it’s like to have a crying baby, a toddler whose behaviour is uncontrollable, a child who won’t go to school? Have you ever struggled with weaning, potty training, bedtime or morning routines, mealtimes, supermarket tantrums? You’re not alone. All families experience difficulties from time to time and Home Start South West Lincolnshire is a charity organisation providing support and friendship during those periods when we feel isolated and unsure. For families, we are offering ‘drop in’ sessions at The Centre in Elsea Park every other Monday from 11.00am to 1.00pm - starting on 2nd February. This is an opportunity for you to come along and talk to our trained staff about those aspects of being a parent we only discover after we’ve had children! There is no cost and conversations are conducted in confidence. For families requiring an extended period of

support we offer regular home visits by trained volunteers who are themselves parents. For anyone wishing to become a Volunteer, our next volunteer preparation course begins on 25th February 2015 and then from 9.00am to 3.00pm every Wednesday for six weeks. If you would like to find out more about volunteering with Home Start we are holding a recruitment day on Tuesday 13th January 2015 from 10.00 until 2.00pm at The Centre in Elsea Park. If you are a parent and feel that your experience could benefit others and would like to commit some of your time to supporting a family, why not call in for a chat? “Home-Start have been a huge support and without them I hate to think how our life would be. My children are happier and I am able to cope better with the stresses life throws at me.” Home-Start Family Feedback

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“Speeding in Bourne”

appy New Year to all “Discovering Bourne” readers! Several months ago, the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership invited Bourne Town Council to consider the use of movable speed information signs that can be continually repositioned in different parts of Bourne. This was an initiative which they had launched across the entire county. There are different types of sign available, but the clever ones, called “Reactive Signs”, can measure an approaching vehicle’s speed and flash it up on a display – you see these working to good effect in towns and villages all over Lincolnshire. I made some enquiries about the material costs alone to purchase two of these signs, which would then enable them to be strategically placed, to help protect our 3000+ pupils who attend our local schools; this cost came to approximately £7000.

The last I personally heard from the Council was that, not only were they not convinced about how effective these speed signs are at reducing traffic speed, but they were also questioning whether there are in fact any speeding motorists going through Bourne anyway! There was talk about a possible formal survey. This was all many months ago, last year. What is your opinion? Do you believe that there are drivers who are not complying with the 30mph speed limit, as they drive through Bourne? Do you experience, like I regularly do on North Road, as I walk my dog, motorists not giving way to pedestrians using the zebra crossings? I would be interested to hear your opinion. Please e-mail me on info@BIGTOM.org.uk or text me on 07894 262 718

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