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Welcome to the November edition of... “The first snow of winter has arrived in Britain with the Pennines glistening bright white this morning. Some forecasters have predicted winter 2016 will be the snowiest and coldest for years, with Accuweather, (an American media company that provides commercial weather forecasting services worldwide), claiming the UK is set for fifteen to eighteen storms between now and April 2017.” This was the first thing to greet me today as I logged in, to catch up on the news and weather, and this only half way through October! Whatever is thrown at us, though, we’re used to it by now, and with this month’s issue of your favourite freebie safely delivered to your door and now in your hands, you can turn your attention to matters, much more pressing than the weather. Talking of throwing things, my sister had a bottle of Omega 3 tablets thrown at her last week – luckily, the damage was super fish oil. Sorry, I think I’ll leave the one-liners to you-know-who! Have a magnificent “Mo-vember” and enjoy the build-up to Christmas.

Claire x

People used to just laugh when I suggested writing one-liners; well, they’re not laughing now! This month promises to be as momentous as almost every other month of 2016, thus far – think Bowie, Muhammad Ali, Brexit, Labour and UKIP in apparent meltdown, glorious Rio, the Clinton/Trump mutual appreciation society, and now … AFC Stamford on the road to Wembley,(with a First Round tie at Hartlepool the reward for having “killed the giants” of Wrexham!) Don’t forget, January 2016’s prediction in this very magazine, that Leicester City would be crowned Premiership Champions, so what price, the Daniels? Our regular contributors continue to provide a wonderful array of both useful and interesting information for you all, and this month we’re pleased to be able to flag up some extremely worthwhile, forthcoming events, along with the annual pantomime “What’s on.” Finally, seen in an Amsterdam delicatessen recently, and reminding me of the brilliant Annie Lennox : “Sweet dreams are made of cheese, Who am I to diss a brie?” Enjoy the read!

John

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Taff Lovesey, Rex Needle, Paul Ross, Eileen Le Voi, Clare Lockett, Wayne Smith, Tom Ingram, Philip Hakim, Colin Pattison, Philip Bell, Sgt. Rick Mosley, Double and Megson, Claire Saunders, Christine Beardwood Claire Saberton - Publisher | 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Charlotte Scott - Account Manager | 01778 421427 | 07590 217349 info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Andy Armstrong - Op. Director | 01733 200609 | 07780 922214 Cheryl Jakes - Accounts | 01733 686255 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk John Schwarz - Group Editor | editor.bourne@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Design - Emma Gunner | Vinny Clark | Rob Harradine | Sarah Gumbley Events - Hilary Bloomer | hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Photographer - Gordon Cochran | www.gordonsphotographic.co.uk

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Spotlight on Rock You Theatre School

Rotary Club – Competitions for young people

Renu – Prepare for the party season

New podiatrist in town

16 Solution-focused clinical hypnotherapy 22/23 Community Matters 26

Recipe: Slow cooker sticky ribs

30 Words from the Mayor 33

In the Hot Seat: Dr. Brian Parkinson

Conquering Kilimanjaro by Rob Cameron

The Puzzle Page

Travel Column: Gran Canaria

44 Feature on Alto Electrical 50

Legal Corner: Unregistered land

Discovering … Church Walk

Pets and Vets

64/67 Events and Gigs Guide 68 The season’s pantomimes – a guide 72 – 78 Classified businesses directory

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Pottery wheel! Group bookings taken to have a go at throwing a pot! Have fun with a group of friends, great for team building. Minimum of four people. approx. 2hrs. £25 per person. £5 DEPOSIT per person required at time of booking. We then dry and fire your pots, this takes two weeks, then return to paint your pot, we then glaze and fire it ready for you to collect after a week.

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RYTS started in September 2015 following a very successful week-long Summer School, based on Willy Russell’s “Our Day Out”. Just over one year on and we’re looking better than ever! Since then, the school has performed “Annie, Jr”, “Guys and Dolls, Jr” and the full length musical of Lionel Bart’s “Oliver”. We performed “Annie, Jr” and some musical numbers from “We Will Rock You” in December 2016, in order to raise funds for the Thorpe Hall Hospice. In September 2016, we joined with A Handful of Harmonies, Ministry of Dance and Langtoft Junior Players to perform our “Show for Sue” at Stamford Corn Exchange, which raised £1300 for the Peterborough Thorpe Hall Hospice Appeal. At RYTS, we currently teach students, from the ages of seven to sixteen, the skills of the stage, namely drama, dance and singing. Classes are taught in small groups of fifteen to ensure that each individual receives the care and attention they deserve, to really help them stand out from the crowd. These are skills that do not vanish when the curtain falls – they are skills learned for life! Performance opportunities, locally and further afield, are offered at least twice a year at no extra cost, whilst additional awesome events – such as performing at the Lyceum, Her Majesty’s and the IndigO2 - are offered as an optional extra. Currently, we have five of our senior students working on the Trinity College, London, Bronze Arts Award. From January 2017, we will be offering a new class for four to seven year olds. These “Early-Stages” will meet for ninety minutes a week, and they will study fifteen minutes each of drama, dance and singing. Hurry … enrolments are being taken for this class NOW on 07545 979675 or 01778 345847. Alternatively, more details can be found on our website at www. rockyoutheatreschool.co.uk/earlystages. One of our new parents described us as being so different from any other group she has tried for her son, in that we really offer “the personal touch”, which is something we pride ourselves on. Parents, families and prospective students are welcome to visit at any time throughout the year by appointment with the School Principal, Andrew Clingo. So, what are you waiting for? Give us a call, and come and see what we can do for your child.

Words from School Principal, Andrew Clingo

More information can be found on our website www.rockyoutheatreschool.co.uk, by e-mailing us mail@rockyoutheatreschool, or by giving us a call on 01778 345857. We also have Facebook and Instagram accounts to keep up to date with our news and performances.

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Calling all young people, aged between seven and eighteen - The Rotary Club of Bourne can help you! Each year, Rotary Clubs organise a number of competitions for young people. In Bourne, we concentrate on four competitions; Young Musician, Young Artist and Young Writer (which are open to youngsters from ages five to eighteen, as at August 31st 2016), and Youth Speaks (open to young people in the age range eleven to eighteen on August 31st 2016). These competitions are open to those attending schools in Bourne and the surrounding villages and those residing in the same area. Prizes and trophies are available to be won, and winners can go forward to District and possibly National Finals. Youth Speaks is a public-speaking contest involving teams of three, a Chairman, Speaker and Proposer of Vote of Thanks, and will be held at The Methodist Church, Abbey Road, Bourne on Saturday November 19th. Teams may be from a school, a youth organisation or may just be friends. Young Musician has categories for solo voice and instrumentalists, ensembles (up to four players), choirs and bands. All genres of music are encouraged. In previous years, we have had winners at “District” level in all categories, including a rock band. Young Artist and Young Writer competitors can either enter through their school or as individuals. This year’s theme is ‘Reflections’, and can be interpreted in any manner; artists may use any media, whilst for the writers, either prose or verse is acceptable. The Rotary Club of Bourne is in contact with local schools and youth organisations, but is happy to take independent entries. For further details, contact Richard Wells (01778 570370 / rexcons@aol.com ) or Barry Streets (01778 570928 / bstreets@ freeuk.com ), or visit www.rotary1070.org / www.rotarygbi.org

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by Claire Saunders, Renu - Health, Beauty & Fitness

Preparing for the Party Season It seems no sooner have we packed our beachwear away, than we are seeing if the zip will still do up on our little black dress for the party season ahead.

I was reading some research recently that showed women spend more time preparing for the annual Christmas party season than for any other event in the year – including a friend’s wedding, New Year’s Eve, birthday parties or even a hot date.

So, if you want to be a Christmas cracker this year, the secret is to plan ahead! There is always time to make a difference, but you need to plan it in your diary. Start with a regular exfoliation and moisturise when you are in the shower in the morning, to keep your skin glowing and make sure it’s ready for a last-minute spray tan if you need one.

I couldn’t help wondering if I have got something wrong over the years?

Keep a good quality cuticle oil by the bed and put it on your fingers and toes each night, to encourage healthy nourished nails that will look good naturally if necessary.

In my experience, Christmas is the season for a woman to be busy, but not necessarily with her own personal appearance. Christmas shopping, gift wrapping, food preparation, house decorating, school concerts and greeting card writing are all added to our “to do list”, along with additional socialising.

Get your hair and beauty treatments booked in around your social diary now. Salons get particularly busy in the leadup to Christmas, so if you are not

organised you may struggle to get a last-minute appointment. Start your day with hot water and fresh lemon and try to drink plenty of water to keep your skin clear, nails strong and manage your weight successfully. A sensible eating and exercise regime over a six week period has been proven to drop inches from your waistline and hips. Our “Little Black Dress Challenge” is the perfect way to get in shape with other like-minded women in the lead-up to Christmas. You are given weekly tips and encouragement, and a special thirty minute workout routine to fit in with your busy lifestyle. If you would like to know more about our little black dress challenge, please call us on 01778 423923.

The Little Black Dress Challenge starts November 2016 Six weeks of help, encouragement and weekly advice. “I lost seven pounds, and six inches from my waist and hips in the little black dress challenge. I couldn’t believe it!” Unlimited use of our gym and studio classes. Two personal training sessions. ALL FOR ONLY £54.99. Call Renu on 01778 423923 to book your place.

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Wellhead Practice Excellence in head to toe Complementary Healthcare

Welcome to Matthew Phillips, Bourne’s New Podiatrist/Chiropodist

The Wellhead Practice is delighted to announce the arrival of a new podiatrist / chiropodist. Matthew Phillips joined the team in October, and will be working alongside Amy Leverton and Rachael Baker. Matthew has a First Class degree in Podiatry from Huddersfield University. Who is Matthew Phillips? Matthew was described as being “one of the most passionate students the University Podiatry Department has come across and someone who always tries to make the best of any situation”. Matthew is a keen professional who enjoys the personal side of podiatry; getting to know his patients, whilst continuing to learn about the subject. Away from podiatry, Matthew is a former semiprofessional footballer who has now turned his attention to the lesser known sport of “Ultimate”, (formerly known as Ultimate Frisbee). He loves the sense of community that the sport embodies and enjoys the high physical demand. Aside from this, he plays in a snooker league every week, and also enjoys spending time with his young nieces.

Why should I see a Podiatrist? Matthew is happy to see you for any lower limb treatment you may need. His practice covers nail care, including nail surgery, callus removal, corn treatment and fungal treatments such as athlete’s foot and fungal nail. Pains in your feet or lower legs, sports injuries and diabetic foot care are just some of the things with which he can help. Degree-qualified podiatrists are required to perform 1000 hours+ of supervised clinical work before they can be considered for qualification. They learn about routine care as a standard, but treatment always involves checking for other problems within the lower limb. Podiatrists are trained in vascular assessment, diabetic care and management, skin conditions, medication, life support and local anaesthetic injections. They work

Tel: 01778 392832 www.thewellheadpractice.co.uk E: enquiries@thewellheadpractice.co.uk

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in an audited, clean environment with instruments that are sterilised to full industry standards (sterilised in vacuum sealed bags at high temperatures), to provide the highest quality and safest environment for their patients. Remember, for any of your foot or leg needs, visit your podiatrist. “Podiatrist” and “Chiropodist” are the ONLY titles protected under British Law. The Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulates podiatrists and many health professionals. To check whether your podiatrist is genuine, please check the online register. http://www.hpc-uk.org/check/ or contact them. They are there to protect you, the public.

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The Beardwood Practice, Clinical Hypotherapy by Christine Beardwood

SolutionFocused Clinical Hypnotherapy - Free Initial Consultation

free initial consultation is available with your local hypnotherapist, Christine Beardwood, who’s a fullyqualified, registered and insured SolutionFocused Hypnotherapy practitioner. Christine is delighted to be able to explain how she can help people reduce stress/ anxiety and panic attacks, and also help in overcoming common problems, such as – • Quitting smoking. • Overcoming fears and phobias. • Weight loss and disordered eating. • Hypno-birthing.

“You control your mind and body, so be the best version of you.”

to move forward with their lives in a constructive way.”

The consultation focuses on explaining how the brain works, and how it can sometimes cause us to react to situations in a way that might not be best for us. So, if you find that you sometimes become stressed, withdrawn, feel a degree of anxiety and sleeplessness, or become angry, then you may wish to pay Christine a visit. She is based in Bourne and Stamford, in comfortable and warm surroundings.

The free initial consultation can sometimes provide a great catalyst for change in someone’s outlook on life, because they are given the tools to understand why they may react negatively in certain situations. Crucially, the explanation also provides the prospective client with a focus on what they can do to be able to help themselves to take steps towards a brighter future. Hypnotherapy is completely natural, safe and relaxing. You will remain conscious and in complete control throughout.

“It is common for us to work with people who may find they have difficulties in sleeping or handling stress”, explains Christine. “The free initial consultation provides a no-obligation opportunity for us to talk with a prospective client about how the brain works, and to answer any questions they may have. It is a useful way for someone to see why we sometimes find that we may overeat or struggle with certain issues in our day-to-day lives.”

• Children’s hypnotherapy. • Depression. • Obsessive compulsive disorder. • Sleeplessness. • Irritable bowel syndrome. • Fibromyalgia. • Motivation. • Sports performance. • Personal and business performance. • Confidence building. • Tinnitus.

Christine also provides a free, relaxation CD for the client to take away and listen to at home. “Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy is a useful tool, as it helps someone to empty their metaphorical stress bucket in a calm and relaxed fashion, so allowing them

• Anger management. • Control drinking. • Public speaking.

Embrace life and live to your fullest potential, overcoming those difficulties and problems. (All client data is kept strictly confidential)

If you would like to book an appointment or find out more about hypnotherapy, contact Christine on: 0780 9690 964 or contact@ beardwoodhypnotherapy.co.uk

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Please Help Emma Help the People in Gambia Local lady, Emma Goldsmith, will be spending a week in West Africa this month, offering her valuable experience and enthusiasm to a rural community in Gambia. She has volunteered to participate in various activities, including painting, mixing cement and teaching Art and Music lessons, as part of the BACE charity, (Building and Assisting Communities with Education). For five years, BACE charity have made phenomenal progress in building and providing essentials for twenty thousand inhabitants of Gambia, including a water supply, electricity and medical facilities. For further information, visit www.bacecharity.org.uk .

of thirty, leaving on November 21st, under the auspices of Tracy Barnett, whose charity work has recently been recognised and rewarded with an O.B.E. The avowed aim of BACE is to help provide a clean and healthy environment, within which the under-privileged children of this very poor country can strive to realise their full potential. Emma has already made giant strides in raising the money required to get her to her destination, but she is still appealing for the people reading this article to kindly contribute anything they can, by visiting her link, on www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/emma-goldsmith . Thank-you!

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Annual Coffee Morning to Raise Funds for Leukaemia Research Dr. Michael and Mrs. Margaret McGregor will be holding their annual fund-raising event in Bourne Corn Exchange on Thursday November 24th, (10.00am – 1.00pm), in memory of their son, John, who died of the disease in 1985. The Spalding and Bourne Committee of the Leukaemia Research Fund disbanded after the national body changed its name to “Bloodwise”, (to encompass the 137 types of blood cancer which they hope to combat). Since 1985, the energetic, retired Bourne G.P. and his equally energetic wife have helped raise over £102,000, as a result of this wonderful

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annual event, and they feel that they must continue for as long as possible. “The need for the research continues and that research is increasingly successful,” they declare. Everyone is welcome and, for a mere £1 admission fee, you can enjoy a coffee and a hot mince pie. There will also be the usual plethora of stalls, offering cakes, preserves, books, toys and games, jewellery and accessories, China, Christmas gifts, along with raffles and a tombola. “With the loyal support of our many helpers and the usual generosity of the people of Bourne and the villages, we hope to have another enjoyable and

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highly successful morning,” they conclude. For more information about the ongoing battle against blood cancer, visit www.bloodwise.org. uk

Wanted … Choir Leader for “Woven Chords” “Woven Chords” is a mixedvoice community choir of twenty-one years’ standing and is looking for a new musical director, preferably to start in January 2017.

themselves. Choir members range in age from their twenties to their seventies, and form an incredibly friendly, supportive group who just love singing together.

Currently, the choir has over fifty attending members and follows the Natural Voice Practitioners’ ethos - no auditions, no music scores, “if you can speak you can sing” - with the emphasis on having fun through singing. “Woven Chords” sings in the a capella (unaccompanied) style, in harmony, and has a repertoire of over two hundred world music songs, in various languages.

“Woven Chords” is funded by South Kesteven District Council and sessions take place on Thursdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at Stamford Arts Centre during school term times. Remuneration is paid through the Arts Centre and is at a very competitive rate.

For further information, please contact Hilary on 01778393429 or e-mail: bloomerclan@aol.com

Dementia Support South Lincs are holding their Annual Christmas Fayre on Wednesday November 30th, in Bourne Corn Exchange, (10.00am – 12.00 noon). This is a local charity, covering Bourne, Stamford and the Deepings, which supports around two hundred families. They help to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and their carers, and reduce the sense of social isolation associated with the condition. The Christmas Fayre will feature stalls selling unique gifts, cards and crafts, wood turning, jewellery, local honey, Tombola, and much, much more. Please come along for tea/coffee and cake … and get started on some early Christmas shopping. For more information, contact Sue Blessett on 01778 590312

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The choir has built up quite a substantial local following over the years for its energetic and enthusiastic concerts. It has also performed further afield when opportunities have presented

This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to lead a lively, energetic, full-voiced, group of very lovely people. To have a look at some of our past and future events, visit www. wovenchords.com

Christmas Fayre for Dementia Support South Lincs.

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As many of you will have seen recently, there are big plans and, hopefully, opportunities to develop the Town Hall into something “very special” for the whole community. When I attended a presentation at the Town Hall, it is fair to say I was blown away by the amount of work already put into this project by the Steering Committee, wonderfully led by Mr Charles Housego. The enthusiasm that Charles and his team display for this wonderful old building, to transform it from a “sleeping shell” into a vibrant and successful community asset, is so infectious, and I appeal to you all to please get behind this scheme, because I am certainly “on board”. This will be a community-led project, with a group of Trustees found from within our town. I strongly urge anyone with financial, business, procurement, human resources, architectural or strong organisational credentials (or just willing volunteers) to get in touch, to get this project moving forward. Mention should be made at this point of the considerable assistance being provided by Lincolnshire County Council. The civic and public invitations have certainly increased recently. My wife and I have travelled to Gainsborough, Market Rasen and, most recently, Whittlesey, to attend and support fellow Mayors’ Civic Services. They are always good occasions, getting to meet and make new friends. We also opened the “Friends of Butterfield” Autumn Fayre in late September. At least the weather stayed fair and the stalls were able to be arranged outside. Well done to those who tirelessly give their time up to support the Butterfield Centre! Many thanks to the Bourne Round Table and their fine young Chairman, Rob Mason, for inviting me along to their “Fiftieth Charter Night Dinner” at the Corn Exchange. Guest of honour and speaker was Manu Tuilagi, professional rugby union player for the Leicester Tigers and, of course, England. Thank you to Rob and the Round Table, but also to the big fella himself, and especially for his wise advice, “Never forget where you came from”. Also, a special mention to Kevin Brown, this year’s President of the Bourne and District Lions Club for their kind invitation to my wife and I to their “Forty-first Charter Night Dinner” and for making us so welcome. Obviously, both “The Tablers” and “The Lions” have contributed so much to the local community over the years with their numerous and annual fundraising events, and we should all be thankful for their tireless and unselfish efforts. Take care, one and all, and see you next month.

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Dr. Brian Parkinson BA, PhD, CEng, MIET, FIED. Engineering Design Consultant, Dyke Resident, Liverpool F.C. Fan

Amongst the many, hard-working, residents of Dyke who recently organised the annual Scarecrow Festival was this month’s “Hot Seat” incumbent, Dr. Brian Parkinson. A proud Yorkshireman, Brian’s working life has been a colourful mixture of mechanical engineering and university lecturing, with extensive overseas travel along the way. Eight happy years in Liverpool created a lifelong affinity with Liverpool F.C, whilst his father’s structural engineering background spawned Brian’s love for, and subsequent lifetime within, the world of mechanical engineering. Leaving school at fifteen, a traditional apprenticeship was then followed, several years later, by a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Leicester University. He fondly remembers watching Liverpool play the Foxes at their old ground in Filbert Street. After a period in industry, he moved into the world of academia, lecturing in Huddersfield and at The Open University. This was followed by his appointment at Hatfield Polytechnic, a very highly respected technical institution, built on the foundations of de Havilland and later, Hawker Siddeley aircraft manufacturers. In 1992, the “Poly” became the University of Hertfordshire, and Brian continued his research into artificial intelligent design systems, producing over a hundred scientific and technical papers, which he presented around the world.

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Q: Where were you born, and what are your favourite memories of your childhood? A: Mexborough in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Building Meccano with my father was perhaps where my career began. Also discussing Liverpool FC games with him, where we did not always see eye-to-eye! Q: Who has had the greatest influence on your life and why? A: I loved and admired my grandmother, particularly for her stoic manner. As a coal miner’s daughter and wife, life in a Yorkshire mining village was not easy. It was dirty beyond belief, but there was a community spirit I wish we enjoyed today. Another influence has been Liverpool FC legend, Bill Shankly, for his gritty persistence and self-determination. Q: Which two characters, alive or not, would you most enjoy sharing a meal with and why? A: I would invite the current Liverpool FC manager, Jurgen

Academia was changing, and not entirely to Brian’s liking. Administration, budgets and balance sheets became the main focus, and when income took precedence over education, it was time for him to move on and so, in 2003, he took early retirement. Next, he worked as a diplomat in Delhi, India, where, among other appointments, he became engineering consultant to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a truly memorable experience. More excitement was to follow, as Brian returned to the U.K. and headed for Dyke! Brian’s involvement with engineering continues as a member of the Accreditation Panel under the Council of Engineering Institutions and as a member of the Education and Training Committee of the Institute of Engineering Designers. His hobbies now include playing golf (poorly), learning to play the saxophone and walking. He has also built and maintains the web sites for both the Dyke Village Hall, (www.dykevillagehall.org.uk) which has just reached 13,000 hits last month, and the Dyke WI. (www.dykewi.org.uk) Klopp, and geneticist Sir Paul Nurse, past President of the Royal Society, who is quoted as saying, “I have an idealistic view of science as a liberalising and progressive force for humanity.” I dearly wish for many more people to study science and enjoy the comprehensive results. Q: How would you describe yourself in only five words? A: Ever hopeful, an optimistic Red. Q: If there was one thing which you could change about your village, Dyke, what would it be and why? A: How about a new, well-designed village hall, suited to the needs of the community and its people? Q: What advice would you give to a “sixteenyear-old you”? A: You are more likely to achieve success by consistently acting on good ideas, as against wishful thinking and dreams. “Talkers talk, doers do things that get talked about”.

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Conquering Kilimanjaro By Rob Ca meron

In the first weeks of September, I led a group of thirty-six students up Africa’s highest mountain for the charity, “Hope for Children”. Until then, the closest I’d got to mountaineering was climbing Ben Nevis on my Gold, Duke of Edinburgh expedition, and that was only 1,346m - Kilimanjaro towers 5,895m above sea level! Here, I would be battling blistering heat, freezing nights and the prospect of altitude sickness. This would be no picnic. On arriving in Tanzania, we spent the first few days exploring the sprawling markets of Moshi (a town close to the mountain and the location of our hotel) and visiting the Amani Children’s Home, a project sponsored by our charity that helped house street children and give them an education. Communicating through the universal language of play, we were humbled by their positivity, enthusiasm and ambition. “When the going gets tough up on Kili,” said Amani’s Director, “think of what these children have overcome”. Humbling is an understatement. Heavy rain and monkeys greeted us as we made our way through the gates of Kilimanjaro National Park to start our trek. Each day was different: rainforest gave way to moorland which, in turn, developed into alpine desert, before finally becoming the sand, snow and glaciers that made up the top zone. Summit night, we had been warned by all those who had preceded us, would be the toughest part. They were not lying. We were woken at around 10pm, told to put all of our layers on and headed to the mess tent for the “Last Supper”. Compared to some in the group, I was underdressed, and that still meant thermal base layers top and bottom, walking

trousers, waterproof trousers, a t-shirt, a fleece, a waterproof jacket AND a thick ski jacket … and I was STILL cold! We walked in the pitch black for over eight hours, battling winds and temperatures that got to minus twenty, with only the lights from our head-torches to illuminate the person in front. Mental strength played more of a factor here than physical – you had to push through, to keep putting one foot in front of the other. I kept thinking of Dory from “Finding Nemo”: “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming…” We reached the summit as the sun was rising above the horizon and, I am not ashamed to admit, a few “man tears” were shed, as I saw the silhouette of the sign. I’d done it. Cue … The Profile Picture! Of the thirty-six who had set out on the trek, all but two had made it to the top. We came down exhausted, dirty but elated. Kilimanjaro had been conquered. What’s next?

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Name the English captain in “Tin Tin”. Answer : (Captain) Haddock.

What makes blood red? Answer : Haemoglobin.

What are you if you are hirsute?

What is the world’s largest toy shop, on Regent Street, London?

What song is most frequently sung in England?

What is the capital of Cuba?

Name the resistance fighter, linked with Bourne, who defied the Normans.

What is the term for an animal or plant which is both male and female?

In which London cemetery is Karl Marx buried?

10. Name the German airship which caught fire on May 6th, 1937, killing 36 passengers.

11. What is the largest member of the pig family? 12. What is an otter’s home called? 13. What is the Queen’s official home in Scotland? 14. Where would you find a frog on a horse? 15. What is the name of the main island of Japan? 16. Who starred with Celia Johnson in the classic film, “Brief Encounter”? 17. Which car company manufactured the Sceptre and the Super Snipe? 18. What is measured using a hygrometer? 19. What is the only bird that can fly backwards? 20. What is the most common atom in the universe?

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B : 1. 99, 2. 565, 3. 2136. A : 3. Hairy, 4. Hamley’s, 5. “Happy birthday to you”, 6. Havana, 7. Hereward the Wake, 8. Hermaphrodite, 9. Highgate, 10. (The) Hindenburg, 11. Hippopotamus, 12. Holt, 13. Holyrood Palace, 14. Hoof (a triangular horny pad), 15. Honshu, 16. (Trevor) Howard, 17. Humber, 18. Humidity, 19. Hummingbird, 20. Hydrogen.

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Dreaming of Some Winter Sun? How about Gran Canaria? I have seven ways to lose your heart to this magical island …

The thermometer won’t give you a fright on Gran Canaria There are no extremes of hot and cold, no being scorched by summer or bitten by winter on Gran Canaria. Thanks to a fortunate location and generous trade winds, there are annual average temperatures of twenty-four degrees. Seasons blend into one, with no sudden descent into an Arctic chill or acceleration towards a sultry Saharan summer.

Gran Canaria’s a natural beauty

Time stands still on this island which preserves its looks, with around half its surface protected from development. You can journey into the interior to discover its amazing volcanic origins.

Life’s a beach on Gran Canaria Of its one hundred and fifty miles of

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Gran Canaria’s an outdoor gym Favourable all-year-round weather enables a wealth of outdoor activities. Hikers can enjoy the network of trails which criss-crosses the island. Cyclists will be tested by the steep climbs, but rewarded with fabulous views. Meanwhile, the Atlantic is fantastic for those who want to surf its mega waves, discover the amazing marine life with a dive, or even fish for their supper.

Destinations don’t get more family-friendly

Say ‘Hola’ to an island that’s a place for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you’re “coupled-up” or travelling with children, you’ll find plenty of attractions, from water parks to zoos, to keep even the smallest ones entertained during their stay.

Savour the flavour of Gran Canaria

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by Paul Ross, Financial Planner at Landmark IFA Ltd

Investing your money

- How? Why? Where? How Long? Working out your objectives and your expectations is key to determining your investment timeline. It will allow you to clarify how long you feel that you can commit the funds for, so it is also important to look at how different investments behave differently over time. If you want to invest for less than five years, then it’s probably worth ruling out the stock market, because if the stock market drops and you lost 15% of your investment, you have very little time to weather the storm and generate a good return for yourself. You also need to make sure that you have sufficient “rainy day” money, so we suggest that you have at least three month’s income in easily accessible accounts. Once you’ve worked out a realistic timeline for your investment, you can start to think about your return expectations, as well as assess

your attitude to risk. Often, your current circumstances guide these decisions. It might be that you’re at the peak of your career and you want to shoulder more risk in order to achieve higher returns, or maybe retirement is around the corner, so you may want to take less risk with your capital. You may be willing to accept potential losses to earn higher returns, or you may want your risks to be lower and accept that the rate of return will also be lower. There are many different assets, such as equities (company shares), bonds (company and government debt), property (for our purposes this is invariably commercial property rather than houses and flats) and cash. Within these assets, there are sub-sectors, such as equities, where there are UK or overseas markets, (if it’s overseas, is it USA, Europe or the emerging markets?) As you can see, this gets very complex very quickly.

Each asset class or individual holding has a different risk factor; in general, the riskier the asset, the greater the potential gain, but also the greater the chance of losing some or all of your investment. Can you have too little risk? We all think that the safest haven has to be a bank account - there’s very little risk of losing any money, but inflation is almost always higher than the interest on your bank account, so by ‘investing’ into deposit accounts which pay below inflation, less tax, this strategy is only likely to produce a loss, inflationadjusted. Whatever investment you choose, it’s important to think about your capacity for loss. Never invest money that you are dependent on and cannot afford to lose. Many of us think our risk tolerance is higher than it is. A good Independent Financial Adviser will use a number of methods to help assess your attitude, such as an “Investor Risk Profile”, which will help to ensure you are making the right choice. Professional financial planning advice is essential to ensure you’re in the right mix of assets, at the right time.

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– (Yes, really, a lady electrician!) Ladies, have you ever felt threatened or uncomfortable when you’ve called out an electrician, a plumber or any other person to sort out a repair on your property, and a man appears on your doorstep who you have never met before? You’re alone and feel vulnerable, but the work needs to be done and often, with urgency. Guys, do you feel comfortable when you’re out of the house and a stranger is going to spend time there, and you know that your wife/ partner is reluctant to share your empty house with a workman, even for just an hour? A year ago, local lady, Coleen Clarke, realised that these happen to be very important considerations for many, and that became her inspiration to establish Alto Electrical, having already become a fully-qualified electrician. Now, with twelve months of experience behind her, Coleen talks enthusiastically about how much progress she has made in her chosen career. This is now one busy lady, finding success in a “man’s world”. Much of her work has resulted from recommendations from satisfied clients, and she hasn’t felt much of a need to venture far from her Witham-on-the-Hill base. Coleen is still studying, alongside her “day job”, working through H.N.C. and H.N.D. qualifications, towards a degree in electrical and electronic engineering. Her long-term goal is to be at the forefront, when the emphasis placed on renewable energy sources is inevitably going to be much greater in the future than it is at present. For the moment, though, Alto Electrical strive to provide a quality service at an affordable price, with a clear spotlight shining on energy conservation and using energy-efficient components at all times. The reassurance that they give that the workplace (“your precious home!”) will be left in as tidy a condition as possible, otherwise a free professional clean will ensue, appears to be another sound reason why Alto Electrical should be your first call, when the lights go out! Finally, Coleen would love to hear from any ladies who might be considering a career as an electrician and who could join her as an apprentice. “At Alto Electrical,” she explains, “we don’t just hire anybody, we ensure that only the most empathic, considerate, friendly, professionals work in our team. Our customers are very important to us and we want to make sure they are safe and comfortable in our hands. If you work well and look after our customers, we will look after you too!” So what are you waiting for?

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At last, Helen is out of jail following her Crown Court acquittal for attempted murder, and she has recently triumphed in the children proceedings, so reuniting her family. She is about to launch divorce proceedings against Rob, and we are all wondering whether she will find the courage to make a formal police complaint to have him prosecuted for rape. Let’s hope that the future legal processes will be somewhat more convincing than the frustrating (for real lawyers) misrepresentations in the court cases so far! However, there has been a serious point made as a result of this storyline, namely that “coercive control” of one partner over another within a relationship, is a genuine and widespread problem that only in recent times has come to public awareness. The emotional and psychological abuse of a partner through threats and restrictions can be more damaging than physical violence. It is very hard to prosecute such a pattern of behaviour, and recent statistics from the Crown Prosecution Service show that the new offence of controlling or coercive behavior, introduced in 2015, has only been used five times since it came into force.

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Such behaviour is likely to be easier to rely on in family proceedings in situations where a spouse/cohabitee requires the other party to leave the family home. Injunctions and Occupation Orders can be made by the Court for this purpose.

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❱ The Technology Site

by Taff Lovesey, Lites PC you could cancel your contract entirely and rely on mobile technology for broadband and phone, hence removing your monthly line rental fees. I have at least one client contemplating this.

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The modem/router provided with this service is a small white elongated cube which has in-built WiFi and a network port for connecting a small office or home network to it.

South Lincolnshire is hardly blessed with widespread, superfast broadband and those living and working rurally, and still suffering poor broadband speeds, will know how hard it is to get information and commitment from BT about the fibre upgrades. Many areas are still struggling along on old technology and without a short-term solution being offered via their telephone line. What many people do not realise though is that there may be a superfast broadband solution already available to them. EE have invested heavily in improving and strengthening their 4G mobile network around this area and elsewhere. Earlier this year, they launched their 4GEE Home package, offering high-speed broadband to EE customers via that upgraded mobile network.

• Look at the top of the phone to see whether a 3G or 4G connection is indicated.

Note that the speed will vary at various locations in the house/office so you should look for the best signal and this will be where to install your 4G router.

A side benefit, should you choose to do so, is that you no longer need a landline for broadband so

• Turn off your WiFi connection on the phone and wait a few minutes.

• Run the SpeedOfMe test at least three or four times to see what speed you can achieve via 4G.

The service is a little more expensive than a standard landline contract, but not excessively so. The costs for a twelve month contract are shown in the table, and start at £18 per month.

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Over recent weeks, I have been converting many of my clients from their landline broadband solution to the 4GEE Home service. Speeds for these clients with BT ranged from 1mbps to 6.5mbps and this has been replaced with a reliable 4G service that provides between 30 and 70mbps (this is dependent on your proximity to an aerial and the equipment being used for your home network).

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❱ Property News

by Philip Bell, Senior Valuer, Newton Fallowell

Winter’s Coming - Time for a Move?

To quote a famous TV show, “Winter is coming!” Although I have a beard, I am seldom seen, stood in furs, staring broodily at sunsets, pondering on the fates of Kingdoms. But this time of year, with the closing in of the evenings, often is a time for change and the collecting of thoughts. So, with more time indoors, is it time to start getting ready for a move? Nothing confirms the need to move more than the feeling of being cooped up on a winter’s evening. Also, you may be aware that having spent the summer in your garden, was it up to muster? These questions I can’t answer for you, although perhaps some moody middle distances staring on a windy hillside may be a good first step to helping you collect your thoughts!

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| Legal Corner

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Unregistered Land – What’s That All About Then?

To some people’s surprise, there is still a large amount of unregistered land across England and Wales. Registration of land became compulsory across England and Wales in 1990, imposing an obligation on a land owner to register the land on the occurrence of a number of “trigger events”. Under the Land Registration Act 2002, the number of “trigger events” was expanded, and any change of ownership or mortgage of unregistered land results in an obligation to apply for first registration of the land. You can also submit a voluntary application for first registration without one of the “trigger events” having taken place and, in an effort to incentivise people to voluntarily register their land, the Land Registry charge a reduced fee for dealing with voluntary first registration applications. Registration of land provides the following advantages:• It is easier to prove ownership without needing to produce original Deeds. • It helps to protect your land from fraud or from a third party seeking to claim ownership through possession.

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The most secluded and tranquil place in Bourne must be Church Walk, the narrow lane which runs from Abbey Road to South Street with the west front of the Abbey Church dominating the scene and the Bourne Eau flowing gently alongside the road. In olden times, this was the main road from Peterborough to Lincoln but diverted to what is now South Street because there were fears that the vibrations from passing stagecoaches were damaging the fabric of the 12th century building. The result is that we now have a quiet thoroughfare with no through traffic, a haven of peace in the heart of a town most frequented by visitors to the Abbey Church. You will also find the vicarage here, built in 1986, and the church hall dating from 1963, while at the far end a path leads past Brook Lodge and the churchyard, which has been closed for burials since 1855, and into South Street, once lined with attractive iron railings that were cut down for the manufacture of munitions during the Second World War of 1939-45 and never replaced. There is also an ancient stone wall at the Abbey Road end, built and repaired over the centuries and therefore containing stones from many periods, often salvaged from old buildings elsewhere in the town including one inscribed with the date 1777 that can be seen by anyone with an eye for the unusual. 54

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The elegant Bourne Eau House dominates the west bank of the river, a complex building dating back to the 16th century complete with a Regency cast iron bridge built in 1832 by the Mawby family who then lived there to make their walk shorter to church on Sundays. The house has been greatly altered over the centuries and was once known as The Cedars because of a large and stately cedar tree growing in the garden but it was blown down in a gale in 1976 while those which once towered over the river bank have been cut down for reasons of safety. Ornamental railings finished in black and gold were erected in 2010 to fence off the Bourne Eau although this protection was too late to save the precentor of Lincoln Cathedral who in 1890, when detailing the history of the west front to his visiting choir, stepped backwards to secure a better view and fell into the river. Fortunately, the water was shallow and he scrambled out safely but the boys unanimously decided that it was by far the best part of their outing. Archive photograph of Church Walk from 1930.

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Skin Masses in Dogs One of the most frequent problems that I am asked to look at during my consultations is that of masses on, or just below, an animal’s skin. Many of these masses are benign or inflammatory masses, some are ‘’locally” malignant tumours, and a few are highly malignant tumours.

their degree of malignancy. We sometimes refer these cases for radiotherapy.

Warts are often seen in older dogs. They are small, hard, often knobbly, usually pink masses that grow very slowly.

Any masses on, or close to, the mammary glands need close attention. Many are benign but there are a significant number with varying degrees of malignancy. There is a wide variation in shapes and textures and anything growing needs attention. These are just a few of the types of masses we see. Some are alright to leave and monitor. Others need to be removed. The majority of skin masses can be cured, following timely removal and, thankfully, only a small number pose a risk to the dog’s life.

Sebaceous cysts can be seen in any age of dog and are more common in some breeds than others. (German Shepherd dogs are especially prone.) These are masses just below the skin, roundish with clear edges. They feel hard but give slightly, when squeezed. These cysts contain a pasty substance and can go up and down in size but rarely get larger than about 2 cms. Sometimes they burst, but usually return later. Lipomas are fatty, soft masses that are often found just under the skin but can also be found in other places. They usually have clear edges and feel soft. They are generally slow to grow but can reach a large size over time.

For any further information, please contact your veterinary practice to have a chat with a vet or a veterinary nurse.

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Emergency service personnel are often viewed as being mentally strong and able to deal with stress and harrowing incidents with some degree of immunity. However, this is often far from the truth. Studies have shown that those in the emergency services are at greater risk of experiencing a mental health problem than the general population, but are less likely to seek support (“Mind”, mental health charity)). Members of the emergency services deal with some horrific incidents, the sight of which will stay with them for life. We are all human and are affected, in some cases severely, by what we see and deal with on a daily basis. Strangely, it is only recently that staff welfare is being looked at with any great scrutiny, and steps are now being taken to address the issue of mental health in the workplace among the emergency services.

“Mind” is delivering its Blue Light Programme to provide mental health support for emergency services staff and volunteers from police, search and rescue, fire and ambulance services across England, including Lincolnshire. This starts with volunteers who are employees or volunteers in the emergency services. These volunteers are Blue Light Champions and receive training from “Mind” to take action in the workplace, to raise awareness of mental health problems and challenge mental health stigma. I completed my training with colleagues from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and the East Midlands Ambulance Service on October 6th this year. The reason why I give this date is that it was also the day that Lincolnshire Police signed the Blue Light Time to Change pledge, to demonstrate its commitment to challenge mental health stigma and promote positive wellbeing.

For more information, go to www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/campaigns/bluelight Members of the emergency services, volunteers or their families, who need advice on their mental health or wellbeing can call, e-mail or text the Blue Light Infoline for independent and confidential support, advice and signposting. Phone: 0300 303 5999 (local rates) WEBSITE: www.bluelightinfo@mind.org.uk Text: 84999

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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 1st - Bourne Bridge Club are holding a Bridge Day at Morton Village Hall. Teas and coffees will be served from 10am with bridge beginning at 10.30am. Cost £13 to include lunch. Places must be booked in advance by contacting bourne4bridge@ gmail.com or by telephone on 07857 468732. 1st-20th - Scottish Beer Festival at Smith’s of Bourne. 2nd - Bourne-v-Rhyme, poetry group, meeting in the front bar at Smith’s, Bourne, any time between 7pm -10pm. This month’s themes are “The Beach” and “November.” All welcome. 2nd - An Evening of Mediumship at Bourne Spiritualist Church with Christine Malkin: 7.30pm start - everyone welcome. £5 entrance. 2nd-4th - Bourne Footlights presents “Hound of the Baskervilles” at Bourne Corn Exchange: doors at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets, from Time for Tea, £8 –concessions £7 on Wednesday performance only.

cash only. Free parking at Peterborough Arena. Organised by the Rotary Clubs of Peterborough and Peterborough Minster and Round Table. Sponsored by Heart FM. All proceeds given to local charities and good causes. For more information, visit www.fireworkfiesta.com or follow on Facebook or Twitter. 6th - Baston Fireworks Extravaganza at Brudenell Playing Fields, Baston, PE6 9PA: 3pm start: food court opens at 4pm,children’s display at 5.30pm, main display 7pm. Tickets before the day family (2+3) £15, adult £5, child(5-16) £2.50, U5s free - on the day £20, £8, £3, from Baston Post Office or at the gate. 9th - Prize bingo at Aslackby Village Hall, in aid of the village hall funds. Doors open at 6.30 pm, eyes down 7.00pm. For more details, call 01778 440297 9th - Experienced divers, Barry and Jean Cade are this week’s guests at Deepings Camera Club and will be talking on “Underwater Photography.” They have travelled the world’s oceans, capturing stunning images of marine life. 7.30pm at the Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road Market Deeping: all welcome: admission £3. 10th - Meet old friends, make new ones over a cuppa or just chill out and relax at Bourne Baptist Church Hall, West Street at their Chill ’n’ Chat free drop-in sessions, from 10am-12noon. If you need support, help or advice, volunteers are on hand to assist. All welcome -young or old.

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2nd - Deepings Camera Club presents “An Evening of Sports Photography,” with Ady Kerry, a former RAF photographer and now an official hockey sports photographer http://www.adykerry.photoshelter.com. 7.30pm at the Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road Market Deeping: all welcome: admission £3.

3rd - Bourne District Flower Club monthly workshop in the Darby and Joan Hall, South Street, Bourne, starting at 7.00pm. Details from Jackie O’Hare 01778 346582

3rd - Springfields, Spalding, Music and Fireworks event. Starting at 6pm with music from Children of the Revolution, with fireworks at 8pm. Ticket-only event, in advance, from www.springfieldsshopping.co.uk or from the information point. Adults £6, children £4 or (on the evening) adults £8, children £5. 5th - Bourne Trefoil Guild Coffee Morning and Craft Sale at Bourne Abbey Church Hall from 10am -12noon. Includes Bring and Buy stall, books, cakes and raffle. 5th - 10am -2pm, Charity Craft day at Bourne Baptist Church back hall. Craft stalls, refreshments, soup and cake. All in aid of Samaritans Purse (Operation Christmas Child). 5th - Lawrance Park Recreation Ground & Community Association’s annual “Bonfire & Fireworks Display” at Lawrance Park, Thurlby. Gates open 6.00pm / Fireworks 7.00pm. Admission by donation (suggested donation to cover costs - £3 per person). Hot dogs and other refreshments on sale. Please note: There is very limited car parking on site. Please respect the residents and park considerately. 5th - Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy and Bourne Round Table Fireworks Display at Manning Road Field, Bourne. 5th - East of England Firework Fiesta at Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground: Spectacular fireworks display, live music and family entertainment. 5pm - 9pm firework display at 7.30pm prompt. Tickets: from 1st October - advance purchase - under 15s £3 (under 2s free), adults £7. On the gate - £5 (child) and £10 (adult),

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13th - Quiz Night at the Masons Arms, Bourne -£1 per person entry. The jackpot stands at £355, if it hasn’t already been won! 15th - Family Fun Quiz at Lawrance Park, Thurlby, from 6.30 until 8pm, maximum of 10 players per team. Questions will be based around Frozen, Music, Science, Nature and General Knowledge. Entry fee : £1 per player (U5s free) pay on the door. Refreshments and snacks will be available and there will also be a raffle. 15th and 16th - Bourne Westfield Primary Academy, Westbourne Park will be holding an Open Morning for parents with children due to start school in September 2017: from 9.30am - 11am on both mornings. 17th - Bourne Westfield Primary Academy, Westbourne Park is holding an Open Evening for parents with children due to start school in September, with a formal presentation, starting at 6.30pm. The Open Evening will finish at 8.00pm. 18th - Friday Film Club at Elsea Park Community Centre, open to all film club members, doors open at 7pm: bar. Membership is free to all: to join, please e-mail filmclub@ elseapark.co.uk 19th - Bourne Salvation Army Christmas Fayre and Coffee Morning: 10.00am to 1.00pm, with presents, gifts and seasonal refreshments. 20th - Teas and Crafts at Aslackby Village Hall: 1pm until 4pm. Home-made refreshments, raffle and a variety of local crafts. All proceeds to the village hall refurbishment. 21st - Bourne U3A’s November meeting at Bourne Corn Exchange welcomes Denise Taylor whose talk is entitled, “ Medical Detection Dogs”: 2.15pm start. Entrance £1 –new members always welcome. For further information, phone 08455191385 or check out the website www.U3abourne. org.uk 24th - Bourne District Flower Club open meeting in Bourne Corn Exchange – doors open at 6.45pm for a 7.30pm start. The demonstrator will be Catherine Gledhill with her theme “Christmas Greetings.” This is a ticket-only event: tickets £10 from Jackie O’Hare 01778 346582, Pat Gray 01778 425852,

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Marsye Brown 01778 422167, Ann Northen 01778 423353. 25th - Friends of Butterfield present a concert by The Corby Choristers at 7.30pm in Bourne Methodist Church. Tickets £8, from the Butterfield Centre: all proceeds to Friends of Butterfield. Refreshments, tombola and raffle. 27th - Come along and support the NSPCC Table Top Sale and Coffee Morning at Bourne Corn Exchange. Doors open to sellers at 8.45am and to the public at 9.30am. Filled rolls and home-made cakes available. To book a table, ring Audrey Durno on 01778 426487. 27th -2nd Quiz Night at the Masons Arms, Bourne -£1 per person entry. The jackpot stands at over £360, if it hasn’t already been won! 30th - David Gibbins, (North and East Midlands Photographic Federation, Lecturer and Judges Secretary), is this week’s speaker at Deepings Camera Club and will be talking about “My Photography.” 7.30pm at the Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road Market Deeping: all welcome: admission £3.

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MONDAY • 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 • Yoga class 9.30-10.45am at Uffington village hall 07951 288801www. serenityyogawithlaura.com • Spiritual Meditation & chat with friendly group . Tea & Biscuits provided. Monday Evenings 7.30 pm 01778 423351 •B ourne 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 • Paint A Pot Place, West Street, Bourne. Mondays “Parent and Me”, for preschool 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 • Weightwatchers - Mondays 9-45 at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. • Slimming World – every Mon at the Darby & Joan Hall, South St, 6-7.30pm & 7.45-9pm. TUESDAY • Bourne Library. Storytime for Pre-School children 2-2-30pm. • “Get Connected” an opportunity to meet up with friends to do crafts, colouring, games, knitting or whatever you feel comfortable with; unlimited tea/coffee & biscuits all for £1, 1.30pm-4.00pm at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne • Ki-Ways Tai-Chi lessons, every Tuesday 2pm – 3.30 pm. Call 07413 620344 or email: raypawletto2.co.uk • Yoga (Hatha) class, suitable for all, 9-30 -10-45am at Wake House, Bourne. Tel 07951 288801 or email Laura. lauracharlie@hotmail.com • Sugar Mill – quiz night every Tuesday. • Tuesday, quiz at the Sugar Mill, Bourne: 8-30pm start. WEDNESDAY • 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 • Yoga class 7.30pm-8.45pm at Wake House, Bourne, 07951 288801 www. serenityyogawithlaura.com • Exercise to music for men and women 50 plus age group. 11.45 – 12.45 at Rippingale Village Hall 01778 423351 • 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. • Weightwatchers - Wednesdays 6pm at Bourne Abbey Church Hall Thursdays 7pm Wake House • Slimming World – every Wed at the Darby & Joan Hall, South St, 10am. • Prize bingo second Wednesday of each month at Aslakby Village Hall • “Bourne -v- Rhyme” a poetry group for reading poetry or just listening and laughing. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month in the front bar of Smiths Public House at 7.00pm. Contact in the first instance, Joy 07754112899 or Steph 07958343398 for more details. THURSDAY • 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. • Supple Strength, blending Yoga, Pilates & body conditioning. Perfect 60 minute body/mind package for core stability, posture, strength and tone. Thursdays 6.30pm at E DENHAM VILLAGE HALL. Pay as you go £3.50. Kim 07976 818995 FRIDAY • Tai Chi for learning support 1.30pm - 2.30pm Contact 07413 620344, Wake House, North St, Bourne • Bourne Folk Club at The Wishing Well, Dyke. 7-45PM –FIRST Friday of every month. • 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. • Friday, Disco Night at The Burghley Arms and Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9-00pm start SATURDAY • 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 • LDC NEW street/commercial Dance Classes every Saturday (starting on 6th September) at Renu’s Dance Studio, 27, Abbey Road, Bourne. 4-7yrs 11am12pm; 8- 12yrs 12-1pm; Teens 1-2pm. All classes are £4-50. • Saturday, Disco at Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9pm start SUNDAY • Hare and Hounds, Haconby – “Unplugged”- 2nd Sunday of every month 8pm. Performers and listeners all welcome. OTHER EVENTS • 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 • 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

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS DECEMBER 2nd - Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Christmas Fair from 4.30pm - 7.00pm. 2nd - Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy Christmas Fayre from 3.30pm – 6pm. 3rd- 4th - Bourne Methodist Church are celebrating their twelfth Christmas Tree Festival this year in the Church Hall: Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday 12 noon to 4pm. The festival, which is expected to feature forty-two Christmas trees and should look quite stunning, will be followed by Songs of Praise. Refreshments and lunches are available on both days: also crafts, cakes and own-made cards stalls. This year’s charity donation is to “Bourne to Play.” 3rd - Bourne Abbey Church Christmas Fayre 10am to 12noon in Abbey Church Hall. Stalls and refreshments.

Monthly Sunday Tea Dances 50/50 Ballroom and Sequence • £5 per person including refreshments at • 2pm – 4.30pm • The Welland Hall, Deeping Leisure Centre, Park Rd, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8ND. • Dates of dances are 15th May, 12th June, 10th July Aug (no dance) then every 2nd Sunday of the month

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Gigs and Musical Events 1st – “Open Mic” – folk at the Masons Arms, Bourne, all styles and abilities, acoustic music. Informal friendly atmosphere, all welcome: 8pm start, free admission, supporting raffle. Contact Dean Hardy on 01778570115. 4th - Fiddle trio from Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Isles, “The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc”, will be performing tonight at Stamford Arts Centre at 7.30pm. Tickets £16(£15) students £14 from Stamford Arts Centre box office or www. stamfordartscentre.com or phone 01780763203. 4th - The ever-popular Mark Bishop at the Masons Arms, Bourne tonight at 9.30pm. 5th - Brothers Grimm, playing music from the sixties to the eighties, at the Masons Arms, 9.30pm 5th - Ralph McTell, (“Streets of London”), who is celebrating fifty years on the road, is performing at The Key Theatre, Peterborough at 7.30pm. Tickets £21 from 01733 207239 or visit vivacity-peterborough.com 6th - The popular group Fresh Ayre, joined by soprano Sam Graper, present “A Handful of Pleasant Delights.” A fascinating concert of music from medieval to modern played on recorders, crumhorns, rebec, symphony, organ and keyboard. 3pm, The Priory Church, Deeping St James, PE6 8NP. Tickets: Adult £6, Child £4 (incl. refreshments) available from 01778 346879 or at the door. 10th - Jazz at The Toft House Hotel, at 8.00 pm. Stamford Jazz Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests include Alan Gresty, Colin Bray, Bob Dwyer, Tony Pitt and Bill Coleman. Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335.

18th - Leftovas, classic hits covers band, at the Masons Arms, Bourne: 9.30 start. 18th - If you like a bit of folk, country, swing, bluegrass and great songs, then why not come along to a new venture, “Country Meets Folk” at Aslackby Village Hall? Steve Somers and Patty Vetta, who have a rich musical heritage going back to the ’60s and have sung ,played and toured all over the world with bands and singers such as The Settlers, Lulu and Johnny Cash, will be ably assisted by Tony Harris and Dave Smith. 7.30pm start, only £8 entrance - there will be a bar, bring your own nibbles if you want or The Robin Hood next door does great food - book though. No advanced tickets, but let me know if you are coming along. Love to see you there – Dave Smith 01775750712 / 07419127584. 19th - The Mug Jugglers tonight at the Masons Arms, Bourne, 9.30pm. 21st - Traditional music (fiddles etc) at the Hare and Hounds, Haconby – either come along to listen or join in and play: 8.00 -11.00pm. For further details, phone 01778 571563 25th - Antoine at the Masons Arms tonight at 9.30pm 25th - Bluesman, Martin Harley, will be teasing exquisite notes out of his lap slide guitar at 7.30pm tonight at Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £15(£13) from Stamford Arts Centre box office or www.stamfordartscentre.com or phone 01780763203 26th - Popular female vocalist “Tina Wynters” at the Royal British Legion, Bourne, tonight: 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. 26th - Live at the Masons Arms “Afterlife” tonight at 9.30pm

11th - Listen to rock, pop and boogie with Cuttin Loose at the Masons Arms, Bourne, tonight at 9.30pm. STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE THEATRE

12th - Terry Carey, from Grantham, with songs from the ’60s to the modern day, will be singing at the Royal British Legion, Bourne, tonight: 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.

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12th - Karaoke with DJ Neil at the Masons Arms, Bourne tonight at 9.30pm. 12th - “From Darkness into Light,” a classical evening with The Stamford Chamber Orchestra at Stamford Arts Centre, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £12-50(£10.50) U18s £5 from Stamford Arts Centre box office or www. stamfordartscentre.com or phone 01780763203 13th - Enjoy a drink and maybe even some food whilst listening to Pennyless at Mama Liz’s Stamford, 4-6pm. 13th - Festival of Remembrance at Peterborough’s Broadway Theatre: 7.30pm. To commemorate the city’s fallen soldiers and the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, award-winning choirs Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir present a moving programme of sacred and secular choral music for Remembrance Sunday in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. “To the memory of the fallen and the future of the living.” Tickets from £10, available on 0333 666 3366 or at www. peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk (fees apply) 18th - “Travelling by Tuba” farewell tour at Morton Village Hall: start 7.30pm. Chris Cranham (Tuba) and Stewart Death (Piano) are a unique duo performing stunning innovative shows, interspersed with humorous anecdotes. An unforgettable show for all. Book early to avoid

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THIS SEASON'S PaNtOMIMEs NOVEMBER

25th-21st JaN NOttINGhaM PLaYhOUsE: Join Widow Twankey and Aladdin on their magic carpet for a ride full of family fun and frolics! “Aladdin” promises to be a sensational show, dazzling with wit, shimmering with glitter and sparkling with song, dance and magical costumes. Follow our hero as he attempts to win the heart of the beautiful Princess Jasmine. Meanwhile, the evil magician Abanazar, has other plans for Aladdin and will stop at nothing to get his hands on the magic lamp – the source of all power. Can his mum Widow Twankey and her son, Wishee Washee, help save the day? Will Aladdin marry his true love? Prepare to boo, cheer and sing at the legendary Nottingham Playhouse panto! It doesn’t take a genie to work out that Aladdin will make the perfect festive treat. For more details and booking, visit www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

DECEMBER

1st-5th DEC BOURNE CORN EXChaNGE: Tony Peers presents “Dick Whittington”, featuring an all-star cast . For more information and tickets, visit www.guldhallartscentre.com or tel. 01476406158 1st DEC-8th JaN KEY thEatRE, PEtERBOROUGh: With everything you expect from a Key Theatre pantomime, they return with an all-singing, all-dancing month of music and madness! This is the story of “Dick Whittington” – the poor boy who finds fame and fortune with his feline friend. 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. This year, we have extended the run to seventy performances! Ticket prices from £10-£18. For more information and booking, phone 01733 207239 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com 5th DEC-8th JaN NEW thEatRE ROYaL LINCOLN: The most magical pantomime of all, “Cinderella”, is the highlight of the New Theatre Royal’s winter season in 2016. You can expect an all-star cast, fun and laughter, drama and excitement, music and dancing, all in the wonderful atmosphere of a Victorian theatre.TV star Kerry Katona will play the Fairy Godmother with CBBC’s ‘Yonko’, Chris Johnson as Buttons. Book now to find out if Cinderella will find her Prince, despite those evil step-sisters and the devoted Buttons. For ticket prices and performance times, visit www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk or phone 01522 519999. 10th-31st DEC sOUth hOLLaND CENtRE: Polka Dot Pantomimes present “Beauty and the Beast” – a classic story for all the family, whether you are three or one hundred and three years old! There will be plenty of audience participation, modern songs to sing along to, huge amounts of laughter, and a great story to ensure that everyone leaves with a smile on their face. Make-believe, magic, music and mayhem provide a “beauty-full” Christmas treat! For further details and to book, visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk or phone 01775 764777. 10th DEC aND VaRIOUs DatEs UNtIL 3RD JaN GUILDhaLL aRts CENtRE GRaNthaM: Polka Dot Pantomimes are excited to announce this year’s pantomime will be “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”! This family classic is suitable for all the family, so get ready for a wonderful pantomime season! For further details, visit www.guildhallartscentre.com or phone 01476 406158.

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10th-30th DEC thE CREssEt PEtERBOROUGh: The classic tale of the boy who refused to grow up, “Peter Pan”, is a perennial favourite and this Christmas will be given the Cresset panto treatment, as they present a swashbuckling spectacular for all the family. Join Peter and Wendy and let your imagination fly, as they travel to Neverland and do battle with the dastardly Captain Hook and the pirates. A sprinkle of fairy dust sees Peter take to the air in stunning flying sequences, and you can expect all the usual pantomime magic with plenty of audience participation, music and laughter. The original author of “Peter Pan”, J.M.Barrie, gifted the rights to the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in 1929. This incredible gift means that for every pantomime ticket sold at The Cresset, a percentage will go to this amazing charity. So it’s never too early to book your tickets for this awfully big adventure – from the minute the show starts, we promise you’ll be hooked! For further details and booking, visit www.cresset.co.uk/ pantomime/ or phone 01733 265705. 10th DEC-15th JaN thEatRE ROYaL, NOttINGhaM: This year’s Theatre Royal pantomime “Jack and the Beanstalk”, has everything you could wish for. Join a sensational cast led by The Chuckle Brothers and also starring Tony Maudsley and Chico from the XFactor. With spectacular 3D special effects, stunning costumes and beautiful sets -what are you waiting for? Book today at www.trch.co.uk or phone 0115 9895555. 9th-31st DEC ROYaL and DERNGatE NORthaMPtON: Simon Webbe, from Blue and Ashleigh and Pudsey, from Britain’s Got Talent, star in Northampton’s giant of a pantomime, “Jack and the Beanstalk” For more information and booking, visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk or phone 01604 624811 28th DEC-5th JaN staMFORD CORN EXChaNGE: Following -on from their hugely successful pantomime Cinderella in 2015 and the brilliant performance of Mother Goose in 2014, the local society, Stamford Pantomime Players, are proud to present this year’s production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. For more information and booking, phone 01780766455 or visit www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.

JaNUaRY

6th-9th JaN staMFORD aRts CENtRE: Polka Dot Pantomimes return to Stamford with a witty, sparkly and truly fabulous pantomime, “Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs”. This family classic is suitable for all the family, so get ready for a wonderful pantomime season! www.stamfordartscentre.com or phone the box office on 01780 763203 22ND JaN staMFORD CORN EXChaNGE: (Adult Panto.) The Market Theatre Company is out to give the older generation a viable alternative to the family pantomime. This year, they will re-work (or ruin) the pantomime classic, “Dick Whittington”, packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plot-lines and blatant innuendo! With a minimum of set, props and costume, the fearless company of three will take this traditional story and distort it, almost beyond recognition. Get ready for an evening of slick, fast-moving, farcical fun for adults only. Doors open at 7pm for a 7-30pm start. For tickets, phone 01780766455 or visit online at www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

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| Motoring - monthly advice from Tom Ingram Winter Driving: Think Carefully and Prepare Thoroughly Welcome to November’s motoring section. As the seasons roll by, we find ourselves now approaching the winter months, and the challenges that winter brings to road users. A fundamental concept of road safety is how we, as drivers, are willing and able to adapt our behaviour to the challenges of external factors outside the car, distractions inside the car and even our own state of mind. Harsh weather conditions are an external factor over which we have no control, but we need to adapt our thinking in order to accommodate it. This responsibility has been with drivers ever since we started using ‘mechanically propelled vehicles’, many moons ago. Considerations include: deciding if it wise to make the journey in the first place, changing the route we take in order not to drive on hazardous roads, adjusting the time needed to safely arrive at the destination and ensuring our vehicle is properly prepared to handle the harsher weather.

This last point includes ensuring tyres have sufficient tread depth and pressure, fluid levels are all topped up, and visibility through windscreens and windows is clear. There are local traders in Bourne and Deeping who will provide this service, free of charge; it just needs a little planning to make the time for it to happen – it will be time well spent. Safe driving to you all.

Tom Ingram is the owner of BIG TOM Driving School Five-Day Intensive Driving Courses in Bourne, Peterborough, Grantham, Stamford, Spalding, Boston and Lincoln Telephone: 0800 689 4174 November 2016 | D I S C O V E R I N G

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