Discovering Bourne issue 052, December 2015 by Discovering Magazines

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Magical Christmas Event Programme Inside this issue

Issue 52 / December 2015

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Cherry Holt Garden Centre feature page 36

In the Hot Seat: Stephanie Romaine page 20

Pantomime Time page 64

Wise men still bring gifts of gold...

www.crown-jewellers.co.uk 01778 393994 | 15c North Street, Bourne

Welcome to our December edition... Another Christmas fast approaching and the big switch-on of Bourne’s Christmas lights on November 28th nearly here. The programme of the day’s activities is included with this month’s issue of “Discovering Bourne”, and we hope that you will be able to enter the competitions, and enter into the true Christmas spirit. The talented singers, musicians and dancers who are performing will no doubt make it a memorable occasion for all concerned, and it is hoped that last year’s record turn-out will be exceeded this time around.

Our team of contributors continue to ensure that your favourite magazine is full of interesting features, advice and information to make your lead-up to Christmas as enjoyable as possible. Thanks to them all and, on behalf of us all on the magazine, let me wish you the very best for a merry and peaceful Christmas, with a healthy and successful 2016 to follow.

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Amongst this month’s many and varied offerings, we feature the exciting changes occurring at Cherry Holt Garden Centre, the

Community Matters.

Three Counties Dog Rescue – new shop in town.

18 Santa’s Sleigh Ride Route. 20

In the Hot Seat – Stephanie Romaine.

Just so that John doesn’t get all the best lines, with his unusual sense of humour …. What do you call a bunch of chess players bragging about their games in a hotel lobby?

25 The Cutting Room featured.

Chess nuts boasting in an open foyer! Boom Boom! … and a festive Ho,Ho,Ho to follow!

34 Travel. What about a Cruise?

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26 Words from the Mayor. 36-37

And so into the final month of the year and, as storms lash parts of Scotland, we can now feel re-assured by the Met. Office that every big storm coming our way in future will be given a name. Handy I suppose, if you can’t decide on a name for your new baby. “Yes, we’re calling her Abigail because she leaves everything wet through and she’s got terrible wind!”

How to ice your Christmas cake.

opening of a new shop in Bourne, where The Three Counties Dog Rescue can continue their fantastic work, and a nostalgic glance back at the Christmas Fatstock Show. By heck, they knew how to enjoy themselves back then … singing “Who killed Cock Robin?” … after 110 bottles of Scotch – probably one of the revellers, by breathing on the poor bird! Quieter times these days, but nonetheless, plenty of Christmas and New Year fun to be had, and plenty of ideas in this month’s magazine to help it happen for you. Enjoy the read!

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Cherry Holt Garden Centre – all change!

38 Shoplifters beware. 47 The Technology Site. 58 Your Finances. 60 Pets and Vets. 64-65 It’s the Pantomime

Season!

66-68 The Events Diary. 72 Christmas Puzzle

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Motoring column. Discovering … The Fatstock Show, with Rex Needle. Sgt. Mosley's Musings. Classified Directory.

With thanks to... Taff Lovesey Rex Needle Sgt. Rick Mosley Paul Ross Eileen Le Voi Clare Lockett Wayne Smith

Tom Ingram Philip Hakin Philip Knowles Double & Megson Alan Dolby Stringers home decorating centre

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The Perfectly Iced

Christmas Cake

Take your fruit cake.

Warm apricot jam.

Brush the cake a small amount all over, enough to make sticky and ready to hold the almond paste.

6 Brush all over the almondpasted cake with cooled boiled water.

Place all over the cake and work the top and sides as before.

Knead and roll the white fondant icing, the same as you did with the almond paste.

Knead and roll the almond paste big enough to cover the cake all over. Place over the cake and gently press down and work the sides to stick to the cake.

Pipe around the bottom of the cake with royal icing.

Now decorate to your heart’s content!

Happy Christmas from

THE CAKE KABIN

For all your festive baking...

THE CAKE KABIN 32A North Street, Bourne, Lincs. PE10 9AB 01778 393079 ■ www.thecakekabin.co.uk

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■ Xmas novelty cake tins for hire ■ Decorations for sale

TIME FOR TEA

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including tea coffee & homemade mince pie •Wedding

Gluten free and vegetarian options available

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Serving from 1st to 22nd December. All our other menus continue throughout the festive season

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Community

Matters

We bring you items of interest for your home and community. If there is something you’d like us to cover or you have something to say please get in touch with Claire:

01778 421427 or 07837 499061 sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

The Bourne Foodbank – What’s That All About Then? Approaching the Christmas period every year, it becomes very noticeable that there are many people within the community for whom the giving of gifts to others is going to prove extremely difficult, if not impossible. They are struggling themselves to put food on to their table, never mind buying presents for others. A foodbank is a centre for giving emergency food to those in crisis in our community and the Bourne foodbank, located in the United Reform Church Hall on Spalding Road, does just that – and more! The Bourne foodbank is part of a network founded by the Trussell Trust, a Christian Trust committed to self-sustaining community projects which tackle poverty and social exclusion in the UK, and is locally operated by the ‘Churches Together in Bourne’ team.

care professionals give foodbank vouchers to people in crisis, which can then be exchanged for three days of food. Foodbank volunteers are also willing to take time to listen and redirect individuals to other agencies when needed. If you are struggling, due to low income, sickness, unemployment, debt, benefit changes, etc. please obtain a food voucher from one of the following agencies : Citizens Advice Bureau, SKDC Customer Services, Bourne Children’s Centre, Health Visitors, Home Start, School Nurses, Salvation Army, Age UK and Toolbar. The Bourne Foodbank, now into its third very successful year, is open on Tuesday afternoons (1pm-3 pm) and Friday morning, (9am-11 am). Project Team Leader, Ann Parry-Jones, commented, “We are a very friendly group of volunteers who will offer you a cup of tea/coffee, biscuits and a chat if you feel like it, whilst we sort out the produce we can give you.”

Donations of non-perishable food are given by schools, churches, community groups and individuals, and volunteers sort and store the food. Frontline

Short … and very sweet! Amongst the feedback which came our way last month was the following, from a local father: “As a young family relatively new to Bourne (originally from Sleaford but have worked in London for 10 years) we find the magazine extremely useful for many purposes. We can find out what’s happening in the local area, learn about activities etc. that we can partake in and, if we need a plumber, they’re re in there too! Keep up the good work. People like you and the magazine are what makes a community a community.” Regards, Matt Short. Ed. – Thanks Matt. I think the community spirit is already here, as the forthcoming Christmas activities in Bourne will confirm. At the magazine, we do our little bit to let people know what’s occurring, but your taking the time out to express your gratitude, and particularly your willingness to become involved, is really what “community spirit” is all about.

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Bourne’s Latest Gold Medallist- Claire Steels Bourne Town Harriers member and former Bourne Grammar School student, Claire Steels has achieved what must be one of the most extraordinary feats in any sporting field. Within barely ten months, Claire has not only mastered the requirements of the duathlon, (a 5km. run, a 20km. cycle ride, then a 2.5km. run), but has claimed a gold medal in her first international outing! At the World Championships in Adelaide, Australia, Claire’s performance, (tenth place in the ladies race overall), was good enough to strike gold in the 25-29 year-old age group. Huge congratulations go to Claire.

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Novelist set to put Bourne on the literary map with “Sense and French Ability” Bourne’s standing on the national “literary map” has received a boost recently, with romantic novelist, Ros Rendle, moving to reside in the town, along with her husband and their dogs. Having previously worked as a head teacher, Ros has been used to writing policy documents, essays and stories to which young children enjoyed listening. Now she is involved in the much greater challenge of writing fiction for adults. She writes both historical sagas and contemporary romance; perfect for lying by a warm summer pool or curling up on a cosy sofa. Ros is a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, and still enjoys regular travel to France, having lived there permanently for the last ten years. From Endeavour Press, the UK’s leading independent publisher of digital books, Ros’s new book, “Sense and French Ability” is now available for download onto phone or tablet from www.amazon.co.uk.

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FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED THERAPISTS ✓ Qualified level 2 & 3 ✓ 2 years’ experience minimum ✓ 1 year minimum gel polish experience Please email your cv to beauty84022@gmail.com We will email a job specification back to you Closing date – 7th December • Interview date – 9th December 9 – 3pm

Thank you... St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice would like to thank all the people, businesses and local groups such as Discovering Bourne who have helped and supported us throughout 2015. During the past year we have helped over 5,800 patients and their families living with a life limiting illness throughout Lincolnshire, and it is only with the generosity of people such as yourselves that we are able to do this. Many thanks to you all and best wishes for a happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

It’s a Dog’s Life! – New Charity Shop coming to Bourne The Three Counties Dog Rescue are pleased to announce the opening of their first shop, in Bourne. It has been less than a year since a fire at the kennels claimed the lives of three Staffordshire bull terriers, Teal, Dave and Daisy. Although this year has been challenging, the team were determined to move forward in memory of those who lost their lives. For Gyll Mauchline, who runs the charity, the shop will also present a great opportunity to raise muchneeded funds, which can help to secure the longer term future of the charity, as Gyll explains. “Being a local charity, we are hoping that the shop will become a hub of activity within the community. It will be a great place to hold our regular fundraising events and, unlike many charities, 100% of all proceeds raised goes directly to the cause”. As well as being able to drop off donations and bag yourself a bargain, it will be a place for volunteer recruitment, and to receive information and advice about the charity itself. People will be able to view images and have preliminary discussions about any dog or cat of interest that might become their companion. Being able to interact in this way, and see close-up the benefits of any donation, is what we feel makes our charity special and unique. We are always keen to hear from volunteers who might like to help in the shop, or to join our proactive fund-raising group to help us raise the money we need to carry on caring for, and re-homing, any animal that comes to us.

For more information on the opening of the shop, or on becoming a volunteer, please e-mail to info@ threecountiesdogrescue.org, and keep in touch through the Three Counties Facebook page. For quality donations of Homeware ,Bric a Brac ,Books ,Clothes ,Shoes and Accessories, please call Janette “Happy Christmas on 07857911390 from Dexter, one

of Gyll’s 6,000 rescued dogs”

ABOUT THE THREE COUNTIES DOG RESCUE With over forty years dedicated to local animal welfare, Gyll Mauchline and her team of dedicated volunteers have successfully re-homed over six thousand animals. From their South Lincolnshire base, they work tirelessly in their mission to give unwanted cats and dogs a second chance at a new life. It is run entirely by voluntary and unpaid helpers, with every penny raised going directly into improving the lives of their cats and dogs. Gyll believes that, with your help, “we really can make a difference.” To find out more information about Three Counties and how you can help, please go to www. threecountiesgogrescue.org For all re-homing enquiries, please call Gyll on 07708589792 or 01778440318, (between 9am and 5pm - please leave a message and we will get back to you within forty-eight hours.)

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12a West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire. PE10 9NE T: 01778 424 255 F: 01778 393 990 W: foviaoffice.com E: info@foviaoffice.com

Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Celebrate new year Entertainment - With live music from INFERNO, Stamford’s very own Motown and Funk band, along with a disco and gourmet buffet

8pm through to 1am Ticket only event. Tickets can be purchased through the hotel. Priced at £35 per person To be held in the Coach House

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RESTAURANT

Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine

neW year’s eve special

Bookings now being taken for

Christmas Parties

Choose any • starter • main course two of the following • side dish • rice • naan

exclusive use of function room for parties of 25 – 35.

Christmas set menu available • poppadoms • main course • side dish • rice or naan

£19.95 per head with a free Liqueur

to celebrate the New Year

£15.95 per head

King prawn and Chef’s Recommendations are an additional £4.25

BOOK EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE delivery orders accepted 6pm - 10pm

no delivery charge within a 5 mile radius for orders over £10. excludes special set menus.

10% discount on collected orders 12 West Street . Bourne . PE10 9NE . T: 01778 423802 / 01778 423555 www.montaz.co.uk Open 7 days a week - Sunday - Thursday 5.30pm - 11pm, Friday & Saturday 5.30pm - 11.30pm

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Find us on

Join us at The Bluebell in Helpston

Ladies Pamper Evening Monday 30th November | 7 - 9.30pm

For all you ladies who need a little TLC at the start of the run up to the busy Christmas season we have a pamper night with some great beauty products and treatments for you to try and to buy. There’ll be some fizz and nibbles on offer too, so girls come along and enjoy a little ‘me’ time..

After all .. you know you’re worth it! If you want to know more information just give us a call on 01733 252 394

Food. Music. Relax December Events We’re open over Christmas and New Year. Join us Boxing Day for a football match with Dads and children (Mums too if they wish) followed by lunch. The best of local game in a four course menu

New Year’s Eve Party

From 8 until 1am. Music, Fun & Prizes. Tickets £5 pp www.bluebellhelpston.pub Email us: hello@bluebellhelpston.pub | Phone us: 01733 252 394 10 Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough PE6 7ED

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10 Chipolatas wrapped in Bacon 1/2lb Plain Streaky Bacon

All our turkeys are fresh, free-range Lincolnshire White, Golden or Bronze dry-aged birds from Great Grove Poultry in Norfolk. Locally-reared, 21-day matured beef, pork and lamb along with an extensive range of local game. Wide variety of home-cooked meats and haslet Dambuster, Just Jane & Lincolnshire Poacher cheese.

Sandalls Butchers, 15 West Street, Bourne PE10 9NB Telephone: (0)1778 423301

OPENING TIMES:

Tues - Fri: 7am - 5pm | Sat: 7am - 3pm | Sun - Mon: closed Telephone orders welcome with local delivery available

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Free Battered Mince Pie with every purchase of fish & chips* *From 1st- 24th December. Follow us on facebook for offers and promotions

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Opening Times Monday CLOSED Tuesday 11:30am - 2:00pm / 4:00pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 11:30am - 2:00pm / 4:00pm - 8:30pm Thursday 11:30am - 2:00pm / 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday 11:30am - 2:00pm / 4:00pm - 9:30pm Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm / 4:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 2:00pm / 4:00pm - 8:30pm Bourne Fish ‘N’ Chips, Abbey Road. Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9EP

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Bourne & District Lions Club

Santa’s Sleigh Route 2015 ❄

❄ 2 Wed

30 Mon Swallow Hill (Start at top of hill), Northorpe. 1 Tue Thurlby (From Green)

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Coggles Causeway, Southfields, Austerby Cl, St Pauls Gdns, Austerby, South Rd, The Beeches Estate, Tennyson Dr. Est, Holloway Avenue, South road, Stamford Homes estate (Old Hospital Site).

3 Thu

Elsea Park Estate (West from 2nd r’bout), The Gables to Chepstow Dr, Newbury Cres, Badger Lane, Setts Green, Brock Cres, The Gables to r’bout, The Ridings, All areas beyond The Ridings (East). Elsea Park central roundabout: Greenacres Rd, The Pollards, Water Lily Way, Coltsfoot Drive to end, Dog Rose Drive, back to top of The Pollards, Pimpernel Walk, Russell Way (East), Goodwood Drive, Russell Way (West).

4 Fri Elsea Park Estate (East, start at Heather Ct.), Buttercup Dr, Cornflower Wy, Teasel Dr, Buttercup Dr (cont.), Cowslip Cr, Poppy Cl, Daisy Cl, Campion Wy, Tilia Wy (rt.), Springbank Dr. Water Ln, Elsea Park Wy, Leystone Ln, Tilia Wy, Aykroft, Heartsease Wy, Aykroft (West), Pond Ln, Cross Ln, Quayside East/West.

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5 Sat Supermarket (TBN)

7 Mon Morton West, (Start at Church), High Street, all estates including Hanthorpe. ❄ 8 Tue Morton East, (Start at Church) from Haconby Lane, all estates. 9 Wed Beaufort Drive, Broadlands Ave (Top), Rochester Cl, Foxley Ct, Berkeley Dr, Stretham Way,

Broadlands Ave, Waterside Cl, Broadway Cl, Lodge Rd, Home Cl, Larch Cl, Hawthorn Rd, Willow Dr, Holly Dr, Wisteria Wy, Hazelwood Drive, Lilac Cl.

10 Thu

Kingsway, Queens Rd, Edinburgh Cres, Charles Cl, Harrington St (East), Ancaster Rd, Brooklands Way, Manning Rd, Alexandra Terr, Stroud Cl, Recreation Rd, Harrington St (West), Baldwin Gr, Meadowgate, George St, Hereward St, Selwood Terr.

11 Fri

Abbey Rd (Day’s), Victoria Pl, Coggles Causeway, Wendover Mews, Silverstone Rd, Wakes Close, Delaine Close, Cherry Holt Rd, Eastgate, Willoughby Rd, Dorchester/Grosvenor Ave Estate, Drummond Rd, Heathcote Rd, Abbots Close.

14 Mon 15 Tue

Mill Drove ( Northfields Entrance), all Stephenson Way estate, Northfields, Mill Drove (East), Rangoon Wy, Wingate Wy, Mountbatten Wy, Arnhem Way, Pegasus Gr.

Beech Av, Fir Av, Woodlands Av, Poplar Cr, Oak Cr. Rowan Wy, Sharpes Cl, Cedar Dr, Ash Grove, Bramley Cl, Orchard Cl, Laburnum Cl, Stanley St, Carholme Cl.

16 Wed

West Rd (Pyramid), Kesteven Way Estate, Westwood Dr (all from far-end), Harvey Cl, Cecil Cl, Ostler Dr, remaining Harvey Cl, Churchill Ave, Manor Lane.

17 Thu

Bus Station, St. Gilberts Rd, Thyme Ave, Tarragon Way, Rosemary Gdns, Burghley Ct, Exeter St, Burghley Street, Woodview, Marquess Court, North Rd, Maple Gdns, Gladstone St, The Croft, Galletly Close, & all North Road to end.

18 Fri

St.Gilberts Rd from Ermine Close, Akeman Close, Dere Cl, Stone Cl, Saxon Way, Watling Cl, Viking Cl, Torfrida Dr, Mercia Gdns, Edwin Gdns, Leofric Ave, Kingsley Ave, Godiva Cres, Westbourne Park, Pinewood Close.

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19 Sat

Supermarket (TBN)

Note: Santa will endeavour to cover majority of areas around Bourne but cannot do all roads, additionally and unfortunately, he is also unable to stop outside everyone’s house.

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Christmas Greetings from

CONCEPT

Trainee Manager North Shoes is a long-standing family run business that prides itself on good quality products and customer service. Through increasing demand, the following vacancy has arisen. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated trainee manager to join our team in Bourne. The role will require the successful applicant to work within our experienced team, learning the necessary skills to take on a full management position in due course. We require the applicant to be an excellent communicator, have the willingness to learn new skills and take on training in shoe fitting and foot health. The training programme will include the opportunity to gain a qualification from the society of Shoe Fitters Association.

01778 424878

35B North Street, Bourne PE10 9AE

Inter iors

If you feel you are an organised, committed â&#x20AC;&#x153;people personâ&#x20AC;? ready to take on a new challenge we would love to hear from you. If you would be interested in this position please hand your C.V. in store.

18 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AB t: 01778 422886

www.northshoes.co.uk

01778 424442 | 44 North Street, Bourne facebook.com/jennymayshop

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| In the Hot Seat

Stephanie Romaine, Florist, Proud Mum, Anton du Beke Fan

1) Where were you born, and what is your favourite memory of your childhood? I was born in Stamford Hospital, and lived on a farm in Dyke with my sister and two brothers. I’ve got many fond memories of growing up in a fabulous village, being one of only ten children attending the village school, for instance, before it closed and I had to travel to Bourne Abbey Primary School. You knew everyone who lived in the village and we had so much freedom, playing near the Car Dyke. 2) Who has had the greatest influence on your life and why? Many people have influenced me in my life, especially my family, friends and work colleagues and suppliers. My dad has always been there for me, and husband James is always very supportive. 3) Which two characters, alive or not, would you most enjoy sharing a meal with and why? Anton Du Beke and Gary Barlow. Dancing with one, while listening to the other singing …who needs a meal?! Anton and I could also reminisce about the time we met!

Our lady in the “Hot Seat” in this month leading up to Christmas is, appropriately enough, someone whose services will be called upon more than ever right now. Many shoppers will be seeking those floral arrangements to beautify their homes during the festive season, alongside a wide range of Christmas gifts, decorations, wreaths and some charming wooden reindeer! Over two decades as a florist, and now into her eighteenth year as the owner of Bourne’s popular “Stephanies” in Crown Walk, Steph, (as she’s affectionately known, by almost everyone in the town, it seems) here looks back fondly on a very full life. Extraordinary dedication and hard work, allied with an artistic flair for her floral creations, has ensured an enviable reputation throughout the town and numerous villages. However, she modestly attributes much to her team of delightful and very supportive ladies (and a couple of young men) behind the scenes in the shop. Steph and husband James are extremely proud of their children Ben (15) and Gracie (11), whilst Charlie, the Cockerpoo puppy, continues to provide the stress-busting relaxation needed when the shop closes for another day! 20

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4) How would you describe yourself in only five words? Bubbly, creative, caring, hard-working, independent … (although the word “stubborn” has been heard around the shop lately!) 5) If there was one thing which you could change about Bourne, what would it be and why? I’d love the street market to come back to Bourne. I remember trying to rush back to school in my dinner hour, pushing past people in the street. The town was buzzing then. Oh yes, and the little cinema up the passageway on North Street, next to Smith’s. Let’s have that back. 6) What advice would you give to a “sixteen-year-old you”? Have more confidence in your own ability, and grab any opportunities that come your way. The world is your oyster!

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ix months on from having featured Kirsty Woods and her ambitious plans for The Cutting Room in Bourne’s Crown Walk, it was a pleasure to see just how much progress has been made since midsummer.

First up is the fact that now, Kirsty has herself a team of stylists. Tyler Williamson, (22) has returned to Bourne with her star brightly glowing, and with her Facebook crammed with recommendations and so much positive feedback. Kirsty is delighted that she can now use Tyler’s success with the Balayage technique, with its soft natural highlights, to offer her many clients an even better service. She makes no apology for using Tyler’s popularity to target specifically the younger sections of the market. The other addition to the team in recent weeks has been seventeen year old Leona Bilby, who has just commenced a hairdressing course at Stamford’s New College. As an apprentice, Leona will be covering all aspects of the industry, and early indications Tyler’s balayage are very favourable indeed.

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The summer revamp of Kirsty’s salon has meant improved lighting and a new floor and display units, all of which enhances what the team can now offer. A new product range Kirsty’s Easi-locks is also out there, with “Illumina Colors” from Wella proving to be an inspired choice. Six months ago, Kirsty had just instigated the first “Easilocks” hair-extension service for her clients, and was buzzing with excitement at the prospect. No other salon for miles around was, at the time, offering such a prestigious service, so it was no wonder that success was soon to be had, with some clients travelling as far as seventy miles to Bourne! Keeping those clients returning though, has been Kirsty’s next challenge, which, pleased to report, has been achieved. Kirsty continues her Facebook updates, showing her proud transformations of her clients, which serve to attract the public, both young and not-so-young alike.

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Words from the Mayor Let me be the first to wish all the people of Bourne, not forgetting Dyke and Twenty, a joyful Christmas and a happy and peaceful 2016.

Let’s remember though that there are some in our local community who find this time of the year a very great challenge, especially the elderly and those with limited mobility, who feel a heightened degree of isolation and loneliness. Please give a thought for those of your neighbours in need, and make sure that they have the basics of warmth, food and company, as the weather becomes colder and the roads and pavements become icier. Think about the Bill Withers song, ‘Lean on me’. “Lean on me when you’re not strong

And I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on For it won’t be long ‘Til I’m gonna need somebody to lean on.”

Maybe when we are lonely and infirm, we might be glad of someone who gives us some loving care and attention. The first of our Charity Pub Challenges, at The Masons went really well. My thanks to the Masons and all who attended, and we look forward to the next one in the Wishing Well in the New Year. Special thanks to a stranger in The Masons who, when I was evicting him from the pool table, asked what my charities were and put his hand in his pocket to offer a generous and unsolicited donation. I don’t know who you are … but thanks.

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(or rather “one for you and two for me!”) “Christmas is coming and the wallet’s looking fat”. Well, as potential receivers of Christmas goodies, let’s hope so. The lemming-like dash will be dragging us towards Bourne’s wonderful shops, or maybe Queensgate, very soon, or more likely, to the wonderful world of Amazon! Before that, however, it’s worth remembering that, on the whole, we Brits are pretty spectacular at splashing out … on ourselves, (if recent research is to be believed!). A survey by VoucherCodes.co.uk found that British people spend an average of £62 per week on treats for themselves, with the impulse to succumb to the temptation peaking around lunchtime on a Saturday. Purchases range from expensive designer clothes and shoes, through bottles of wine to bars of chocolate, with men spending a third more per month than women.

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The research found that people’s fondness for treats increased as the week went on, spending the least on Monday, gradually increasing up to the Saturday peak. The “most frivolous” of people, splashing out on treats once the money goes into their account, are found in Swansea, followed by the residents of Aberdeen and Belfast. The good folk of Wolverhampton, on the other hand, are the most cautious, with less than one in five splashing out on themselves on pay day. This research would seem to show how closely our mood and external lifestyle factors have such an impact on how we treat ourselves, as we head towards the weekend.

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the nail curvature increases and starts to dig in (involution). The foot shape, way you walk, length of your toes are all factors. Many Podiatrists can operate with local anaesthesia, to cure the problem. Corns and Calluses These are very commonly seen. They are caused by your own body weight placing localised pressure over small areas of your feet. They often accompany other underlying problems such as hallux valgus (bunions) or hammer toe deformity. A corn is a localized thickening of the skin due to pressure. Corns often occur on the top of the toes where there is pressure from the shoes. However, they also occur at the sole of the foot and in between toes. Certain corns may become entwined with the nerves of the skin, these corns are particularly painful.

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f you go down to the Cherry Holt Garden Centre, you’re in for a big surprise! One new business has started up there; an established one is being invigorated; a popular car-wash has re-located on to the site; the café at the front, with a new owner, has been re-furbished; whilst the construction and erection of sheds goes from strength to strength. Exciting times indeed, and owner Jackie Markley, along with sons, Chris and Kevin, is eager to see their ambition and imagination rewarded, once the people of Bourne and the surrounding area realise the scale of what is being attempted. “Enthusiasm” could be Beverley Shilling’s middle name! This local lady is now the proprietor of “Encore”, which offers not only shabby-chic and personalised furniture, but also retro, vintage and pre-loved ladies’ clothing and accessories. Within the Garden Centre itself, Bev’s studio is starting to bulge already with garments. Amongst the famous labels are David Emanuel and Frank Usher, alongside Oasis, Monsoon and other High Street favourites. Quality pre-loved gowns, jackets, coats, blouses, (for both evening or for work wear), shoes and

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characters, chosen to personalise a stool or perhaps a chest of drawers. The prices for Beverley’s creations are particularly competitive. Around the studio are many paintings, both watercolours and acrylics, which are the work of Julie Lake and Elaine Hitchen. Add to this an attractive display of collectables, from glassware, vintage china, through to jugs and plates, and the overall impression is one of affordable quality. Opening times vary, please call the garden centre for details.

after-sales service, there are many very satisfied customers in this part of the country. I count myself as one of them, with the recent acquisition of a mighty “man-cave”, which has kick-started our own re-designing of the garden project. The Cherry Holt Garden Centre offer an impressive range of “hard landscaping” products, from patios and driveways, raised beds and pergolas to bespoke gates and fencing. My eyes were drawn to the made-to-measure planters in pastel shades and also the unusual 3D planter range.

It was in 2009 when the Cherry Holt Garden Centre first appeared, run by Jackie and her husband, Ray. The site was formerly the “Traditional Ironware” foundry, which had closed down five years earlier. Remnants of the days of iron working remain, as you saunter around the grounds, with benches, models and artefacts which catch the eye. Following Ray’s death in 2011, sons Chris and Kevin turned their attention more towards the construction and erection of garden sheds, leaving the actual stocking of plants and shrubs a little in limbo. Now, with the able assistance of Denny, Jackie is able to plan for the future with confidence. There will be much on display in the weeks leading up to Christmas, and then 2016 will see large-scale restocking. The much sought-after Clover all-purpose compost, however, remains as big a seller as ever.

To add to this feeling of “all-change”, we see the recent arrival on to the spacious Garden Centre car park of the Eurowash. Seven years ago, behind the County Car Auctions site, a little further along Cherry Holt Road, this business was first launched. Now, the hard-working, cleaning crew have more space and can still offer very competitive prices and a smile, as they keep Bourne’s cars sparkling clean. Plans are underway to offer a scratchcard offer for 2016, (details to follow).

The shed and garden furniture “arm” of the Cherry Holt Garden Centre is thriving. Coupling a superb, quality product, manufactured to the customer’s requirements, with the efficient and careful erection and

The “Oasis” café fronts on to the roadside, but, as befits its name, it provides a calm, relaxing atmosphere as you sit with your traditional cooked breakfast, your mid-morning coffee or your lunchtime meal. A new coffee machine stands proudly offering a range of different types of coffee. Home cooking at its best, and a very competitive price, prove an attraction for many regulars. The recent refurbishment, involving the walls being re-painted, has brightened up the place, to match the chirpy chatter of the ambitious owner as he shares with me his future plans.

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“Ain’t no sunshine when it’s gone” The government has proposed drastic cuts to Solar Feed-in Tariffs from January 2016. Read on, to find out why now could be your last chance to secure a return on your investment. Thousands of homeowners across the country have installed solar panels over the last few years, saving money on their energy bills, protecting themselves from future price rises and, best of all, getting paid by the government for the electricity they generate. This has made solar energy a sound investment and given homeowners a healthy return. However, recent announcements made by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) propose that Feed-in Tariff (FiT) payments could see drastic cuts in 2016. The Feed-in Tariff for small scale solar PV installations could be cut by as much as 87%. All bands of the tariff will be affected quite severely by the proposed cuts. However, it is the installations in the 0-10kW band (almost all domestic installations) that will be hardest hit. In addition, a review of the default degression (applied to all tariffs) is expected to reduce the Feed-in Tariff to zero, for installations under 10kw, by 2019. If you are considering installing a solar PV system, our advice is to ACT NOW, or risk a significant reduction in the pay-back your system generates. All systems installed prior to the cut-off date of

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December 31st will receive the Feed-in Tariff currently shown on the Ofgem website, which is up to 12.47 pence per kWh. After January 1st 2016, it could be as low as 1.63 pence per kWh! Princeenergy is a registered MCS installer, and can offer advice on all aspects of solar installations, from products and the suitability of your property to potential paybacks and government schemes. We can install solar panels on your home in under two weeks, from initial enquiry to final handover, so there is still time to take advantage of the current FiT tariff. As a trading division of Princebuild, a family-run business that has been trading for over forty years, you can be safe in the knowledge that Princeenergy will be here to provide support and servicing through the life of your solar panels and beyond.

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It’s now or never to get Solar Panels installed on your home Recent government announcements propose DRASTIC cuts to the Feed-in Tariff from January 2016. Cuts for small scale solar PV installations could be as much as 87%. Secure the best tariff possible by installing solar panels NOW. Call us today for a free no obligation quotation and get your solar panels installed before it’s too late.

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Getting on to the Property Ladder A number of affordable housing schemes exist to help people on lower incomes to get on to the property ladder.

Shared ownership

Whether the property is a house or a flat, if you own it on a shared ownership basis, you own a leasehold interest in the property. Under the terms of the lease, you own a percentage of the property, paying rent to the landlord (normally a Housing Association) on the percentage that you do not own. You have the option to buy further shares in the property (known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;staircasingâ&#x20AC;?) and, provided your lease allows it, you can staircase up to 100% ownership. When buying a shared ownership lease, it is important to fully understand the terms of the lease and your responsibilities, especially when it comes to staircasing or selling the property, as there are set procedures to follow. It is also important to know whether there is any future liability for Stamp Duty Land Tax, and this depends on how the original leaseholder elected to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax when the lease was granted.

Shared equity

Under a shared equity scheme, you own 100% of

the interest in the property, whether this is freehold or leasehold, but in addition to your mortgage, you will have an equity loan from the builder. This means that the builder provides a percentage of the purchase price (usually up to 20%) which is secured against the property. A number of trigger events exist which result in the loan becoming repayable before the end of the term. The amount to be repaid at the relevant time is linked to the value of the property. Both schemes are acceptable to certain mortgage lenders, but they have stringent requirements with which to comply, in respect of these schemes. If you are buying under an affordable housing scheme, you can be sure that your legal representative at Double and Megson has the experience necessary to guide you through the complexities of the schemes and the associated paperwork to ensure that you understand your rights and obligations.

Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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by Paul Ross, Financial Planner at Landmark IFA Ltd

Independent Tax Revisited Changes to the tax system now and in 2016 mean that it is time for couples to review their tax planning Previously the majority of retirees would buy an annuity, so firstly I will explain what that is. When independent tax for married couples was introduced 25 years ago, it prompted a flurry of tax planning, as husbands and wives rearranged their financial affairs to reduce their tax bills. Now, another set of tax changes have brought the focus back to independent tax, which also applies to civil partners. The starting rate band. This tax band applies to savings income (mainly interest). For 2015/16, this

band is £5,000 and the tax rate is 0%. Unfortunately, many taxpayers are unable to exploit this apparent generosity because their earnings/ pension income is too high. The personal savings allowance. From 2016/17 this will give basic rate taxpayers an allowance of £1,000 to set against their savings income. Higher rate taxpayers will receive a £500 allowance, but additional rate taxpayers receive nothing. The allowance’s

arrival will lead banks and building societies to pay deposit interest without deduction of tax from April 6th 2016. The dividend allowance also comes into being next tax year. The first £5,000 of dividend income will be free of personal tax, regardless of the tax rate paid on other income. In theory, in 2016/17 a couple could each have total income of £22,000 before paying any tax, although it would need to be a particular mix of income. Establishing the right structure of income – who gets what from where – must be balanced against long term investment goals. Generating a large slice of income from interest may help keep your tax bill down, but in the current economic environment it also places a limit on your investment returns. Changes to the tax system now and in 2016 mean it is time for couples to review their tax planning. Levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs from, are liable to change. The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate tax advice.

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Do Animals Have Souls? My wife grew up with dogs and cats as part of the family. I have seen photos of her and a cairn terrier in a pram together, sharing a biscuit. When this dog died, she was obviously very upset. While talking about this in her school, her teacher informed her that the dog would not go to heaven, as animals do not have souls. Why should it be that one animal called Homo Sapiens, who has a shared evolution with all mammals, whose recent evolution came from apes, should be the only one to have a soul? Is it that we are the most intelligent? Are we the only animal that has feelings? Are human feelings the only ones that count? I have spent all my life associated with animals, and I find that generally, we underestimate our animals. They are more intelligent and have more ability to feel and understand than we realise. I have seen my dogs, cats and horses mourn the loss of a pack/ herd member. I regularly see the joy in animals when they are reunited with their owners after being separated. Most animals, like young children, do not worry about the future, and only use the past to react to similar situations. They do not waste time contemplating the past or future, but live in the moment,( a condition called enlightenment.)

There is an area in our brain that is responsible for this and gives us a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;God-likeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or out of body experience when stimulated. It is this huge imagination that has allowed us to begin to understand our universe, has resulted in wondrous works of art and the modern world with medicine, air travel, communication etc. This imagination has also brought Hitlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extermination of the Jews, the terrible atrocities in the Middle East and the greed now commonly seen in our world. Whether we accept it or not, we have to share this planet with all living things. In fact our future relies on it. We also have to share our ability to have souls.

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Bourne Baptist Church, West Street, Bourne. Tel [01778] 424206 Sunday 13th December Sunday 20st December Friday 25th December

Nativity Service (led by the children and young people) Carol Services (mixture of carols and contemporary music) Christmas Day Family Celebration

10.30am 4.00pm & 7.00pm 10.00am

New Day Baptist Church, High Street, Morton. Tel [07931] 652718 Sunday 13th December Sunday 20st December Friday 25th December

Family Nativity play Family Carol Service Short Family ‘presents’ Service

10.30am 6.00pm 10.30am

Dyke Baptist Church, Main Road, Dyke. Tel [01778] 570656 Sunday 13th December Sunday 20th December

Family Carol Service Family Carols Round The Tree

3.00pm 3.00pm

Bourne Methodist Church, Abbey Road, Bourne. Tel [01778] 422258 Sunday 13th December Thursday 24th December Friday 25th December

Carol Service Crib Service Midnight Communion Christmas Day Service

3.00pm 4.00pm 11.15pm 10.00am

Bourne Abbey Church, Church Walk, Bourne. Tel [01778] 422412 Sunday 13th December Sunday 20st December Thursday 24th December Friday 25th December

Christingle and Carol Service Abbey Carol Service Crib and Carol Service Midnight Mass Said Eucharist Sung Eucharist for Christmas

3.30pm 6.30pm 5.30pm 11.30pm 8.00am 10.00am

Bourne United Reformed Church, Eastgate, Bourne. Tel [01778] 393919 Sunday 13th December Sunday 20st December Friday 25th December

Advent Service Candlelight Carol Service Christmas Service Praise Service

10.45am 6.30pm 10.45am 10.00am

Roman Catholic Parish of Bourne with Deepings. Tel [01778] 423593

(The Sacred Heart & St. Gilbert’s, Bourne and Our Lady & St. Guthlac’s, Deeping St. James) Tuesday 15th December

Service of Reconciliation (Bourne)

Thursday 24th December

Children’s Mass

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11.00pm

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Normal Sunday services

Saturday 26th December

St Stephen’s Day Mass for Altar Servers Deeping

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Carol Service Candlelight Carol Service Carols with the Salvation Army at Bourne Corn Exchange (see advert) Christmas Day Service

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OH Y ES IT IS. . . .!

THIS SEASONS PANTOMIMES

DECEMBER 1ST – 5TH BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE Tony Peers presents Jack and the Beanstalk featuring The Bourne Babes Juveniles. For more information and tickets visit www.southkesteven.gov.org/ bournecornexchange or tel. 01476406158 3RD Dec.-3RD Jan. KEY THEATRE PETERBOROUGH With everything you would expect from a Key Theatre pantomime production, “Aladdin” provides an all singing, all dancing month of music, madness and a lantern full of magic! This is the story of Aladdin – the poor boy who finds fame and fortune thanks to a genie in a magic lamp. Magic, adventure and excitement are always a major part of panto at the Key – together with an abundance of slapstick, humour, music and spectacle and this story has it all. Ticket prices from£10-£18. For more information and booking tel 01733 207239 or visit www.vivacitypeterborough.com

and Toto back home! We’re thrilled to announce this year’s star name, Steven Arnold who will be playing the Scarecrow. Steven is best known for his 15 years in Coronation Street as the loveable Ashley Peacock, and we can’t wait to see him in the show! 11thDec - 3rd Jan ROYAL & DERNGATE NORTHAMPTON “Cinderella” the famous rags-to-riches fairy tale will be brought magically to life by a wonderful cast led by actor, dancer, singer and television presenter John Partridge (EastEnders). He is joined by CBeebies legend Sid Sloane, as well as impressionist Danny Posthill and vocalist Alison Jiear, both fresh from their appearance on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent. Cinderella features stunning scenery, plenty of boos and hisses, incredible music and dancing, plus Pegasus, the amazing flying horse - all of which will ensure that you will have a ball! Tickets from£11. For more information and booking visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk 0022

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5th Dec- 10TH Jan. THEATRE ROYAL CONCERT HALL NOTTINGHAM This year’s Theatre Royal pantomime, “Aladdin”, has everything you could wish for. Join a sensational cast led by pantomime legend Christopher Biggins, star of boyband Blue, Simon Webbe and comic Ben Nickless for an Aladdin’s cave of fun and laughter. With spectacular special effects, stunning costumes and beautiful sets. So what are you waiting for? Jump on your magic carpet and book today at www.trch.co.uk or tel 0115 9895555 7th Dec - 10th Jan THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Presents “Sleeping Beauty” with colourful characters, sidesplitting jokes, sword fights, special effects, sensational music, magic, sparkle and full orchestra in the beautiful Victorian Theatre. This high energy show stars: Vicki Michelle, Peter Amory and Martin Daniels. For ticket prices and performance times visit www. lincolntheatreroyal.com or tel. 01522 519999 11th – 30th Dec. THE CRESSET PETERBOROUGH Follow the yellow brick road to the magical city of Oz, and join Dorothy in her adventures in the Cresset’s production of the wonderful “Wizard of Oz”. Meet the scarecrow, tin man and lion along the way, and help them find the wizard to defeat the wicked witch and get Dorothy

14thDec-9th Jan CAMBRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrible tale of Christmas as it’s never been told before! “HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS” From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats, join us on an hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII, St Nicholas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! It’s a horrible history of Christmas that’s going to send you crackers! For more information and booking visit www. cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/cornex 28th Dec – 5th Jan. STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE Join the Stamford Pantomime Players for their production of “Cinderella”. For more information and booking tel 01780766455 or visit www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk. JANUARY 9TH – 10TH STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE The hugely popular Polka Dot Pantomimes returns for the next Christmas panto season with the even more popular “Beauty and the Beast!” Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets early! Performance times Sat 9 Jan 11am, 2pm & 6.30pm.Sun 10 Jan 11am & 2pm. Tickets £12 (£11) £9 groups of 10+, family ticket £40. For more information visit www.stamfordartscentre.com or tel. the box office on 01780 763203 22ND STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE Adult Panto from the Market Theatre Company who present “ Snow White and the Magnificent Seven.” A viable alternative to the family pantomime; with a minimum of set, props and costume this small company will take a traditional story and distort it almost beyond recognition. Doors open at 7pm for a 7-30pm start. Tickets £15, tel 01780766455 or online at www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

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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 26th November Bourne Corn Exchange, Bourne and District Flower Club presents “Deck the Halls” with Lee Berrill at 7.30pm. Tickets for visitors £9.00 from Pat 01778 425852 or Maryse 01778 422167. 2nd Rotary Club of Bourne “Youth Speaks” Heats: Intermediates; New Day Church, Morton, 7.00pm 2nd Clairvoyant evening with spiritual readings at Bourne Spiritualist Church ;19a North Street Bourne 7.30pm to 8.45pm Admission £5. 3rd-6th Lincoln Christmas Market. Visit www.lincolnchristmasmarket.co.uk. for more information. 4th Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy Christmas Fayre from 3-30 – 6-00pm. Attractions include: children’s fairground, school choir, secret Santa, craft stalls, BBQ, raffle and Santa’s Grotto.

6th Stamford Handmade Christmas Arts and Crafts at Stamford Arts Centre from 10am to 4pm.An arts and crafts event showcasing quality products handmade by local crafters. An opportunity to buy a distinctive Christmas gift which has been handmade locally with love. Free Admission. Telephone 07854 637810. Or visit www.stamfordhandmade.myfreesites.net 6th Stamford Corn Exchange presents a little something with a Christmas flavour-that’s not a pantomime! Ballet Theatre UK performs Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale ballet, “The Snow Queen.” The story that inspired the amazing & hugely popular Disney’s “Frozen”. Ballet Theatre UK’s renowned company of international dancers, beautiful costumes and glittering stage sets combine to create a magnificent spectacle, all set to a glorious and magical score. Performances at 2-30pm & 6-00pm. For more information or booking tel 01780766455 or visit www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

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4th Bourne Westfield Christmas Fayre 5-00 – 7-30pm. 4th Stamford Farmers’ Market

the spirit world. Tea & coffee supplied but please bring your own lunch. Full details from 01778 394454.

8th “Light up a Life”; St Barnabas Hospice would like to take this opportunity to invite people from Bourne, Grantham and the surrounding villages to its Light up a life service at St Wulfram’s Church, Grantham, at 6pm. A short celebration service will be held and the Tree of Life will be lit. Guests are invited to light a candle in memory of someone special and then join us for warming refreshments. Light up a Life is free and open to everyone, not just those touched by hospice care. If you would like more information on the celebratory service please call Janie on 01476 591010. 9th Rotary Club of Bourne “Youth Speaks” Heats: Seniors: New Day Church, Morton, 7.00pm. 9th – 11th Bourne Grammar School Sixth Form are proud to present Alan Bennett’s comedy “Habeas Corpus.” Performances at 7.00pm Tickets available from www. bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk

5th Thurlby Community Primary School, Christmas Carnival, 1pm till 3pm. Stalls will include, chocolate tombola, face painting, glitter tattoos, craft stalls, lots of games and Santa will be in his Grotto. The event will be officially opened by the school choir. Entry Adult £1 Children free. 5th Grand Christmas Bingo at Dyke Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Mulled wine and mince pies available. Free entry, children welcome. 5th Christmas coffee morning in the Abbey Church Hall, Bourne from 10-00am – 12noon. Christmas stalls and seasonal refreshments. 5th Christmas Fayre at Busy Bees Pre-school and Day Nursery, Manor Lane, Bourne: 10-30am -2pm. 5th Spiritual Workshop entitled ‘Stepping Forward’ to be held at Bourne Spiritualist Church 10.30am to 4.30pm Admission £15.Tutored by Audrey Jarvis with the object of participants gaining a deeper blending with

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13th Stamford Christmas Quality Market, 11am -4pm at Stamford Arts Centre.: art, jewellery, interior design items, scarves, beauty, bags, toys and lots more lovely gifts for your family. 13th Burghley Rotary’s annual “Santa Fun Run” starting at 11-30am in Burghley Park, Stamford: maximum distance 3miles. Entry fees £14 adults, £7 U12-U4’s free but no suit issued. Entries open now www. stamfordsantafunrun.com. 13th The Masons Arms quiz, £1 pp. entry: the jackpot stands at £240. 13th Thorpe Hall “Lights of Love” carol concert, mulled wine and fireworks is to be held in the gardens of Thorpe Hall, Longthorpe, Peterborough from 5pm (doors open) – carols at 5-30pm, fireworks 7pm. The Christmas tree will be adorned with handwritten messages of love, remembrance and inspiration. This event is free: for more details tel Suzanne Ostler 01773 225991 or email Suzanne.ostler@sueryder.org 14th U3A: Gail Stuart, Eric Morecambe’s daughter, will talk about “Memories of Eric Morecambe.” After

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Eric’s death Gail started to produce greetings cards she had painted making donations to various charities. Later, she was asked to give talks about her father and now tours the country speaking about him as a tribute to his life and achievements. : 2-15pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. Entrance £1 –new members always welcome. For further information tel. 08455191385 or check out the website on www. U3abourne.org.uk 16th Bourne Grammar School students will be performing in a Christmas Concert to be held at the School on South Road at 7.00pm. Tickets available from www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk 18th Stamford Farmers’ Market 19th Rock You Theatre School are performing Annie Jnr. at Langtoft Village Hall. Proceeds will go to the Thorpe Hall Hospice appeal. Start 4pm. 19th “Elves and the Shoemaker” performed by the Theatre of Widdershins at Stamford Arts Centre 2-30pm. Beautifully crafted set and puppets, sublime music, a kaleidoscope of miniature shoes and a comic mouse make this show a magical must-see. Suitable for ages 3-9yrs Tickets £7-50(£6-50) £26 family of 4 from www.stamfordartscentre.com or tel.01780 763203.

REGULAR EVENTS • Mondays: Tai Chi for healing 1.30pm - 2.30pm • Tuesdays: Tai Chi 2pm - 3.30pm & 7.15pm - 8.45pm • Tues at Bourne Library. Storytime for Pre-School children 2-2-30pm. • 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. Info 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. • 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. It’s great fun and a good way to meet new people. Everyone is welcome.£3.00 on the door • 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 in 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. • Monday cash Bingo at The Five Bells Morton – eyes down at 7-30pm • Tuesday, quiz at the Sugar Mill, Bourne: 8-30pm start. • Friday, Disco Night at The Burghley Arms and Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9-00pm start • Saturday, Disco at Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9pm start • Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, U3a Scrabble club at The Nags Head from 3pm • Paint A Pot Place, West Street, Bourne. Mondays “Parent and Me”, for pre-school children 10am – 12pm £5 each. Wednesdays 5-11yr olds 4-5-1`5pm £5 each. Each session includes a free drink and a piece of pottery to paint from our session’s collection. Email paintapotplace@outlook.com • The Deepings Camera Club meet every Wednesday from September to May at the Market Deeping Community Centre in Douglas Road Market Deeping. 1st Meeting is on the 2nd September which is an open meeting for anyone who has an interest in improving their photographic skills.

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19th ‘Medley of Mediums’. This is a special service at Bourne Spiritualist Church from 6.30pm to 7.45pm. No admission charge. Four mediums will be giving spiritual messages to the congregation. Tea and coffee plus light refreshments available afterwards. 21st Christmas Chocolate Workshop for ages 6-12yrs at Stamford Arts Centre; 10am-12pm or 1pm -3pm £7 per child. For more information and tickets visit www. stamfordartscentre.com or tel.01780 763203.

22nd-24th Children’s holiday activities for 6-16yrs at The Centre Elsea Park from 2pm – 4pm. Make last minute Christmas presents, from sweets to jewellery. £2-50 per child per session. For further information, or to book a place, please contact Niki on 07949034743 or The Centre on 01778 423062 27th The Masons Arms quiz, £1 pp. entry: the jackpot stands at £245.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 27th Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice’s sponsored team “Jailbreak Challenge.” The doors of your cell will be unlocked at 9-30am. Which team will be breakfasting in the most far-flung point on Sunday Feb.28th? Intrigued? To find out more or sign your team up for Jailbreak – registration fee is £60 per team of 4 - visit the website www. sueryder.org/thorpehall/jailbreak or call the fundraising team on 01733 225999. If you would like any further information, in the first instance please contact Suzanne Ostler at Thorpe Hall on 01733 225991 or 07814143870, or email Suzanne. ostler@sueryder.org

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Gigs and Musical Events 4th “Antoine” at the Masons Arms, Bourne: 9pm start 5th Stamford Concert Singers will perform “Winter Melodies”, at The United Reform Church, Bourne. A concert featuring ensemble and solos from the shows, operas, music hall etc. including a concert performance of “Trial by Jury”, Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic opera: 7.30 pm start. Tickets £8, to include refreshments, available from Double and Megson, Church Members or at the door. Everybody most welcome. The Proceeds are for Church projects.

Stamford Arts Centre 7-30pm. Join Woven Chords to celebrate an evening of festive music: classy Christmas standards, haunting traditional carols and heart-warming festive songs from around the world, performed by 70 voices in glorious harmony. Tickets £10(£8) from www.stamfordartscentre.com or tel.01780 763203. 18th “Tina Wynters”, female vocalist, at the Masons Arms, Bourne:9pm start 19th Royal British Legion, Bourne, presents “Kriz Garrick”. Start time 9 pm but open from 7pm, early arrival is advised. Phone 01778 421775 for more details if needed. Members £1 entrance. Non-members welcome £2.

5th Archie’s bar, Bourne disco: 9pm

19th Disco at the Masons Arms, Bourne with Neil “The Diamond”: 9pm start.

8th The Masons Arms, Bourne present, ”Revolver”:9pm start

19th “James Edwards”, male vocalist, at Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9pm start.

9th Chris Newman and Maire Ni Chathasaigh, an Irish harp and guitar duo, play traditional Irish music, songs, swing jazz, baroque and blue grass at Stamford Arts Centre. 7-30 start. Tickets £14(£12) from www. stamfordartscentre.com or tel.01780 763203.

20th Acoustic duo “Sally and Chad” at Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9pm start.

10th Jazz at The Toft House Hotel, at 8 00 pm. Stamford Jazz Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests include Peter Rudeforth, Tim Huskisson, Jackie Free. Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335 10th Coupe, Simpson, Fraser and Freya present “Hark Hark”: a hotchpotch of stories, poetry and jokes threaded through with carols and wassailing, both a capella and accompanied by a range of instruments. At Braceborough Village Hall,8pm start. For ticket prices and booking tel. 01778 560417. 11th Start the festive season on a high note. Trio Gitan’s “Nearly Christmas Party” at Morton Village Hall 7-30pm: Come and Party to the British and European folk and café music of Trio Gitan, Andy Lawrenson on fiddle, Jack Burge on guitar and Paul Carroll on accordion. Tickets are available from Richard on 01778 570370 or rexcons@ aol.com. Adults: £10.00, 11-18yrs: £5.00, under 5yrs: free.

26th Boxing Day at the Masons Arms, Bourne with “Leftovas” rock band: 9pm start. 31st New Year’s entertainment with “Colin Powell” at the Royal British Legion, Bourne. Start time 9 pm, open from 7pm, early arrival is advised. Phone 01778 421775 for more details if needed. Members £1 entrance. Nonmembers welcome £2. 31st Spend New Year’s Eve at the Masons, Bourne with the popular Mark Bishop: 9pm start. 31ST See the New Year in with “The Houndogs” and Disco at Bourne Corn Exchange from 8pm. Tickets £16 from the Corn Exchange or tel 01406 424588 or www. thehoundogs.co.uk. 31st New Year’s Eve with “The Guards” at Archie’s Bar, Bourne, playing songs from The Beatles to Paul Weller: 9pm start.

11th Sing along with “Nick Glover” Karaoke at the Masons Arms, Bourne:9pm start. 11th Female vocalist “Tina Wynters” at Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9pm start. 12th “Christmas is Coming,” at Bourne Abbey Church, a lively festive cantata, including well known traditional carols interspersed with narrative which adds interest to the Christmas story: 7-30pm start. Tickets £8, at the door, to include seasonal refreshments. 12th “Trevvy” will be entertaining you this evening at the Royal British Legion, Bourne. Start time 9 pm but open from 7pm, early arrival is advised. Phone 01778 421775 for more details if needed. Members £1 entrance. Nonmembers welcome £2. 12th The ever-popular “Mark Bishop” at the Masons Arms, Bourne:9pm start. 13th Pennyless at Mama Liz’s Stamford 4-6pm admission free. 18th “Christmas in Harmony” with Woven Chords at

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Many Happy Returns – (if you follow this advice!) Over the festive season, it is estimated that £2.4billion is spent on unwanted Christmas gifts. Shops are under no legal obligation to exchange or refund a gift unless it was faulty when bought, it is not as described, or it is not fit for purpose. If it doesn’t fit you properly or you just don’t like the gift you received, 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 a receipt is always required, or being advised by the retailer to contact the manufacturer. If a product is faulty, a proof of purchase will suffice (perhaps a bank statement), and don’t be persuaded to go to the manufacturer … the retailer is responsible. If you want to return something just because you don’t like it, you don’t need it or it doesn’t fit, the retailer has no legal obligation to take it back or refund you. Many retailers have returns policies that allow you, the customer, to take items back and get refunds,

exchanges or vouchers as long as the items returned are unused and in perfect condition with their undamaged original packaging. The individual store’s return policy should be checked, as some products may be excluded from the returns policy, for example for hygiene reasons, or the store may impose time limits for returning non-faulty products. At Christmas, some retailers offer special extended refund periods, meaning you may have longer than you think. A stores-return-policy is usually displayed on receipts, on signs in-store or online. Shops don’t have to have a returns policy, but if they have one, they must stick to it. If you buy goods on the internet, you have the same rights as if you were shopping on the high street. In addition, you have the right to a seven-day cooling-off period from the date you receive the goods, with the right to a full refund regardless of the reason for return. However, this doesn’t apply in some situations, for example if the goods were personalised for you, were perishable, or are not in the same condition as when they were delivered. Before ordering, ensure you check the terms and conditions very carefully.

COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE on Sunday 20th December at 6pm at The Corn Exchange, Bourne. Featuring The Salvation Army Community Band and Timbrels, Hurst Children’s Theatre Group & Hannah Hards (Dance) A collection will be taken for the Community work of Bourne Salvation Army

All Welcome/Admission Free Mince Pies, Coffee & Tea provided.

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A) The Christmas Quiz 1.

Who served up figgy pudding in Charles Dickens’s ‘A Christmas Carol’?

11. What Christmas item takes its name from the old French word estincelle, meaning spark?

Which country traditionally gives London’s Trafalgar Square Christmas tree?

12. Which record was a “regal” Christmas number one in 1975 and 1991?

The Christmas favourite of ‘Piggies in Blankets’ is chipolata sausages wrapped in what?

13. Which Christmas plant takes its name from the first US Minister to Mexico?

Which of Santa’s reindeer shares its name with a mythical god of love?

At which of her homes does the Queen traditionally spend Christmas?

“Feliz Navidad” is “Happy Christmas” in which language?

How many Lords-a-leaping are there in ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’?

In cockney rhyming slang, what are ‘eyes’ called?

To what country did Hong Kong surrender on Christmas Day, 1941?

10. Who is the servant of Cinderella’s father and also Cinderella’s friend?

14. In 1847 what did Tom Smith, a London confectioner, invent? 15. Which “Conquering” monarch was crowned on Christmas Day in Westminster Abbey? 16. Who composed ‘Auld Lang Syne’? 17. In which pantomime would you find the character King Rat? 18. If you were born on Christmas Day, what’s your star sign? 19. What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant? 20. The song White Christmas was first performed in which Bing Crosby film?

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166 x4, 5/8 of it, -65, 80% of it, +77, x2, -88, +1/2 of it, +26 = ?

B) 1.13 2. 965 A) 1. Mrs Cratchit, 2. Norway, 3. Bacon, 4. Cupid, 5. Sandringham, 6. Spanish, 7. Ten, 8. Mince pies, 9. Japan, 10. Buttons, 11. Tinsel, 12. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, 13. Poinsettia, 14. Christmas crackers, 15. William I, (the Conqueror), 16. Robert Burns, 17. Dick Whittington, 18. Capricorn, 19. White, 20. Holiday Inn.

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Seasons Greetings from Big Tom! Wishing all readers of my motoring section a happy and peaceful Christmas As 2015 comes to a close, I look back at a very exciting year and anticipate more wonderful experiences for customers of my driving school. I have been very fortunate to witness dozens of happy customer relationships with pupils and their family members. My driving school is set to continue expanding in the areas that we serve, and with the necessary personnel to satisfy the growing need. Personally, I continue to strive to offer the best driving tuition for my customers by keeping standards high, my own CPD

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| A little bit of History

Discovering. . . the Christmas Fatstock Show

Christmas has become a season of over indulgence and Dickensian scenes of tables groaning under the weight of turkeys and joints of roast beef are a reminder of the way many families celebrated in Victorian times. In those days, freshly slaughtered carcasses of cows, sheep and pigs were hung outside butchers’ shops as an advertisement together with chickens and turkeys, pheasants, partridges, rabbits and hares that had just been shot on nearby estates while large charts adorned the walls inside showing the anatomy of the animals divided into sections with a key indicating the best cuts. But today this is considered unacceptable by the public who prefer their meat, fowl and game offered in sanitised plastic wrapping with no indication as to the source. In past times, there were no such niceties and the animals and birds that had been fattened ready for slaughter by local farmers and breeders were paraded for public show and sale at the Bourne Christmas Fatstock Show where butchers could bid for the best

on offer in readiness for public sale at the festive season. The show was a feature of farming life in Bourne from the 19th century when the town had a thriving weekly cattle market and continued for more than 100 years. In 1886 there were 230 entries including 68 beasts, 90 sheep, 10 pigs and 62 poultry, and all were bought for good prices and intended for the Christmas trade, the buyers being local butchers and game dealers who usually sold everything they bought in the run up to the festive season at a time when the population of Bourne was only 3,760 (1881 census). The show continued to thrive into the 20th century and an annual dinner serving a mixture of meats became part of the tradition, firstly at the Nag’s Head Inn, when it was kept by James

Shilcock, one time show secretary, and later across the road in the long room at the Angel Hotel, where on one occasion, 106 diners consumed a gargantuan meal with 110 bottles of Scotch. These convivial occasions always ended with the singing of Who Killed Cock Robin? The event was suspended during the Second World War from 1939-45 but resumed in 1954 until the cattle market closed in 1982. The location switched to Stamford for a spell but the foot and mouth epidemic of 2001 sounded the death knell and the following year the Bourne Christmas Fatstock Show was finally wound up. Archive photograph of the West Street butcher’s shop at Christmas 1885.

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| Police Patrol by Bourne’s Sergeant 503 Rick Mosley

Sergeant Mosley’s Musings Be Safe at Christmas For a dishonest few, the festive season is a time of criminal opportunity. Homes are left unoccupied, expensive presents are often there for the taking and, with a sense of wellbeing, your guard may well be down. By being aware of the risks and taking a few simple precautions you can prevent theft in the first place – and get on with enjoying the festive season. Christmas security tips • It’s obvious, but don’t leave gifts on display under the Christmas tree for days on end. Passers-by can see your presents under the tree. Keep the goodies locked away until the last moment. • Expecting a gift delivery? Make sure there is someone at home to receive it or a neighbour who can look after it until you return, rather than having it left on the doorstep. • Leave putting your gift boxes or wrapping outside for the refuse collectors until the last moment, as it announces to thieves that goods worth stealing are inside the house. • If you are hiding larger and more expensive gifts until Christmas Day, make sure they are fully secure. For example, make sure that a bicycle hidden in your shed is padlocked securely.

If you’re going away • Many people spend part of the Christmas period visiting friends or relatives. Burglars are always looking for properties that appear unoccupied. • Cancel the milk, newspapers and any other deliveries. • Don’t leave expensive presents on show. • Buy a couple of timers for lights and the radio. • Be wary of changing your answer phone message or setting up e-mail auto responder messages that can be connected to your address. • Don’t tweet or Facebook that you’re going away. • Lock doors, windows, sheds and outbuildings. • Set the ringtone on your landline as low as possible, or off.

• Leave a key with a neighbour who can stop by occasionally and check everything is alright.

If you suspect burglary at a neighbour’s property • If you are keeping an eye on a neighbour’s property over the Christmas period and you see evidence there has been a break-in, do not enter the house – the burglar may still be inside and you may disturb evidence. Call the police and try to contact your neighbour.

Christmas shopping safety tips • The growth of smartphones, mobiles, e-readers and tablets means many of us now walk around with hundreds of pounds’ worth of electronic gadgetry on us. Add to that Christmas present purchases and you can see why the festive season is so fruitful for pickpockets and thieves. • Pickpockets love crowds, so be extra careful when doing your Christmas shopping (and in the New Year sales). • Keep handbags zipped at all times, with purses at the bottom. Don’t leave wallets in back pockets. • Never leave valuables on show in your car. Lock them in the boot. • While supermarket shopping, don’t leave handbags or anything else valuable in the trolley while you’re off scanning the shelves. • Be aware of anyone standing too close to you at the ATM, as they may be reading your PIN number. Shield the keypad with your hand as you type it in.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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