Discovering Bourne issue 068, April 2017 by Discovering Magazines

Bourne and the surrounding villages

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Easter

BUNNY Hunt

Issue 68 / April 2017

OLATE WIN A CHOC EXPLOSION! Page 39-42

Inside this issue The Bull at Rippingale Back at the Centre of Village Life page 26

Bourne Academy Student’s Rock! page 36

Multi-award Winner Matt is Bourne’s Crowning Glory! page 6

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Introduction

Welcome to Your April Issue.

Easter- the only time of the year when it’s perfectly safe to put all your eggs in one basket! And talking of Easter eggs, this month why not take a stroll around the shops in Bourne and seek out the Easter Bunnies, and try your hand in our competition. A “chocolate explosion” may not eggsactly be what you’re after but it’s not a bad alternative, I’m sure you’ll agree! Big congratulations this month go to Matt at Crown Jewellers and the North Shoes “family”, who just love to scoop awards at every opportunity. Enjoy your Easter break and go steady on the chocolate!

Claire x

Inside

4................ Multi-award winner Matt is Bourne’s

Finally, as yet another legendary musical hero shuffles off to the great gig in the sky, I’m reminded of an incident from my youth. As an overripe blackberry splattered on my friend’s forehead, my cry went out, “Guess who I am? … Chuck Berry!” His reply just had to be, “Oh, Johnny, be good!” Enjoy the read.

John

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“Crowning Glory”

6................ North Shoes win awards 20............. Shotbowl feature 21.............. Spotlight on Clubs

– Bourne Cricket Club

22-23..... Community Matters 26-27..... The Bull at Rippingale feature 34............. Travel Column – The Algarve 36............. “Rock of Ages” by Bourne Academy

– review

38............. School in the Spotlight

It’s certainly some accolade when you’re asked by people much more experienced than yourself the secrets of your success. Well, that is just what Matt Powell faced when he scooped award after award in the “Jewellery Oscars” recently. Read about his magnificent achievements in this month’s issue. There are plenty more success stories too, North Shoes and The Bourne Academy’s performance of “Rock of Ages” springing to mind.

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– Morton Primary

39-42..... Easter Bunny Hunt – Competition 46............. The Technology Site – fake e-mails 50............. Words from the Mayor 56............. Police Patrol – Burglary 57............. In the Hot Seat – Paul Fellows 62............. Vets and Pets – Ticks 64-66..... Events Diary and Gigs Guide 67............. Spotlight on Clubs

– Bourne Tennis Club

68............. The Clubs Guide 69............. The Puzzle Page 70............. Discovering …

Hereward Labour Camp

72-73..... Motoring Column 74-80.... Classified Businesses Directory

With thanks to:

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, Caroline Mentzel

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Multi-award Winner Matt is Bourne’s Crowning Glory! “It’s still not really sunk in, yet”, muses the multiaward winning Matt Powell, as he outlines the enormity of his recent successes at the “Jewellery Oscars” in London. “It was surreal at times, with people from the likes of Cartier actually asking me just how I had managed to create the platinum dragon-fly, which was my winning piece.” Matt and his parents, Cathy and Russ, are Directors of Crown Jewellers on North Street in Bourne, and it is barely seven years since Matt started his training as a goldsmith. All the more remarkable therefore, that he should be gaining so many accolades, when competing against literally hundreds of entrants, (over 550), across 24 different categories, at February’s Awards Ceremony at London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall. “These people are amongst the best in the profession, and lots have been returning every year to compete for the awards,” he explains, “and then this young guy from Bourne rocks up and … well I just can’t believe it’s happened!”

What in fact has occurred is that, in the “Craft” section of the annual Goldsmiths’ Company Craft and Design Council Awards, Matt won a gold award in the “Jewellers Category” and a second gold in the “Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Category”. To add the finishing touch, he also collected two bronze awards in the “Design” section, namely the “Technical Innovation Award” and the “Precious Jewellery 3-D Design Award”. The extraordinary winning piece, the platinum dragon-fly, so much admired by the Cartier representative, amongst many others, was in fact an accumulation of minute strips of platinum, each welded to the next, to create the beautifully delicate finished piece. Other top names present at the event, and being impressed with Matt’s expertise, included Boodles, and top jewellery designer, Stephen Webster. This indeed was “local hero” mixing it with the very best, at the top table. Matt is optimistic that his achievements will serve to increase the reputation of not just his own work, but also that of Crown Jewellers, on a much wider stage than before. Crown Jewellers can offer not just a wide range of jewellery for sale but, with a resident goldsmith of some renown now on-site, they can manufacture bespoke items, besides restoring and repairing others. “Hopefully, my awards can help put Bourne on the map. You don’t necessarily have to travel to London or Birmingham for that something really special”, he concludes.

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Awards are a “Shoe-in” for Family Firm! A Bourne-based family shoe firm has walked off with its sixth national award in just six years. North Shoes, who have traded from North Street since 1876, are celebrating after being named “Men’s Independent Retailer of the Year” at the prestigious Footwear Industry Awards 2017. Furthermore, Store Manager, Ryan Clements made it a golden double, when named “Society of Shoe Fitters (SSF) Student of the Year”. It’s the third time North Shoes have won the “Men’s Independent Retailer of the Year” accolade, and delighted Managing Director, James North (the fifth generation at the helm of the business), said, “It’s an honour to win this award three years in a row, and it shows just how much such dedication to offering a quality fitting service can bring to your business. “I’m really chuffed for Ryan - he’s put hours of hard work into his SSF course. He’s a credit to the company and the North Shoes family.” Ryan, who has only been managing the Bourne store for a year, said: “I feel incredibly proud. The SSF had their biggest intake of students this year and there were literally hundreds who could have been up for the award. Thanks to my family, friends and James and the team at North Shoes who have been fantastic and really supportive.” North Shoes, who have stores in Peterborough, Stamford and Cambridge, were also shortlisted in the “Ladies’ Independent Retailer” and “Independent Family Retailer” categories, whilst Cambridge Branch Manager, Paul Luesby, was shortlisted in the “Personality of the Year” section. This year’s awards were presented at a Gala Night at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham.

Winning team... from the left, James Jackson (North Shoes Shows Manager), Ryan Clements (Bourne Manager), James North, Rosemary Gray (Peterborough Manager), Paul Luesby (Cambridge Manager) and Lee Marshall Rose (North Shoes Operations Manager). 6

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Health

Chocolate- Advice on Your Best Friend from Renu by Claire Saunders, Renu - Health, Beauty & Fitness

f you crave chocolate, it doesn’t mean your body has a chocolate deficiency, although I think most people would prefer that!

Any cravings are an indication that you are not eating the correct things for your body’s needs. Chocolate is high in magnesium, and craving it often indicates that your body is deficient in that element. Magnesium is found in foods such as leafy greens, figs, avocados and nuts so, whilst chocolate does contain magnesium, by eating more of these other foods, you can help suppress your cravings. Since experts estimate that at least 80% of us are deficient in magnesium, it is important to find ways to increase magnesium levels in the body, but, unfortunately, chocolate may not be a great way to do this.

affects the brain. Chocolate increases serotonin in the brain, a neurotransmitter responsible for better mood, sleep, and the reduction of anxiety. Women have a natural decrease in serotonin in the brain in the week before menstruation, so this may partially explain the specific craving for chocolate during this time. A shot of a tablespoon of cocoa, diluted in water with a little honey, will help increase serotonin quickly and squash these cravings! The basic fact that chocolate tastes good and we enjoy eating it means that the body releases dopamine during chocolate consumption. This means that it is associated with a “feel good factor” which keeps us returning for more.

Statistically, women tend to desire chocolate much more than men, but men tend to favour cravings for foods like red meat (B12, protein) and beer (b-vitamins and yeasts).

If you are continually craving chocolate, then it is time to have a look at your diet to incorporate the right foods to help suppress your cravings. If you would like advice on how you can assess your dietary needs, please contact one of our gym team who will be happy to help you.

Perhaps the most likely reason that we crave chocolate and enjoy eating it so much is the way chocolate

Remember – a “balanced diet” doesn’t necessarily mean “a chocolate in each hand”!

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Quitting smoking by working with a fully qualified and insured Solution Focused Hypnotherapy practitioner is the easy way to stop smoking as we work with a client to fully explain the psychology behind the habit and how we can stop smoking for good. The stop smoking hypnotherapy session works with the practitioner explaining why the brain fools us into thinking it is acceptable to smoke. The hypnosis part of the stop smoking treatment is a key stage to cementing the change during which the client experiences around 45 minutes of hypnosis. During the hypnosis process the subconscious mind effectively “rewires” itself to help the person’s willpower and commitment to smoking cessation.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can also be used to help to take control over other aspects of our lives, ranging from stress/anxiety management, panic attacks, insomnia, addictions, depression, phobias, OCD, PTSD, tinnitus, children, childbirth, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, through to eating and even improving our confidence. Hypnosis is entirely natural, safe and relaxing, you remain conscious and in complete control. It’s a great time to sit down with a Solution Focused Hypnotherapy practitioner to see how you can get the best out of your life and what steps you can take, over a period of time, to realise your full potential. All client data is kept strictly confidential. If you would like to book an appointment or find out more about how to quit smoking for good contact Christine on: 0780 9690 964 or email.

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Health - Osteopathy

Don’t Let Pain Hold you Back by Ian Jenkinson M.Ost.

o you feel you can no longer do what you would like to do because your body just won’t let you? Perhaps you have that sinking sensation of being old before your time? If so, please don’t give up on the prospect of a great future, free from pain.

We’re taught many wonderful things in school and throughout our life. But it seems we’re rarely taught to understand how our bodies function, and when we could benefit from a helping hand. If you’ve experienced repeated episodes of pain (for example in your back, neck or knees), or can no longer do the things you used to do easily without your body letting you down, then rather than just ignoring this, or taking medication to mask the issue, it could be time to seek help. At the Wellhead Practice, and in my previous work with NHS patients, I’ve helped many people “get their life back”. They’ve been able to start doing the things they love again – simple things such as walking without pain, gardening, playing golf or just being able to pick up their children or grandchildren. Focus on the root cause(s) Many people I see have had some sort of manual therapy in the past, with mixed results. However, I’ve found that the focus has tended to be on a quick fix, meaning that the pain often returns,

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again and again. So often it’s the symptoms that are treated rather than the true, underlying cause. The real benefit comes in identifying why symptoms have occurred. Often, this comes down to understanding the interactions in the body and how an issue in one area can result in pain somewhere else. But we also need to consider lifestyle habits and the pressures that the body has been under. Why I am the person to help you In clinic, I specialise in getting people better for the rest of their life – not concentrating on short-term, “sticking plaster” solutions. This is where my passion and expertise lie. I can work together with you to help you understand how your own body functions and get you feeling like your old self again. To get you on the road to lasting change, why not take the first step by giving us a call? Ian Jenkinson is one of the osteopaths at the Wellhead Practice.

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Shotbowl Ltd. - New Larger Premises - Same Quality of Service and Merchandise Deepingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost sporting goods shop, specialist garment supplier, and largest national online specialist supplier of bowls, Shotbowl Ltd, are delighted to have re-located to larger premises at 2 Blenheim Way, Northfields Industrial Estate, in Market Deeping. It is now over twenty-seven years since the Collins family, (Trevor and Ruth, along with son, Richard), started the business, with the supplying of lawn bowls and all aspects of hockey kit, (sticks, bags, clothing etc.) and then, later, the embroidering of names and logos on to sporting garments. The reputation for quality merchandise and informed customer care was established over many years, and Shotbowl Ltd. were to grow into one of the foremost specialist clothing suppliers in the lawn bowls world. The embroidering part of the operation,

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Spotlight on clubs

Bourne Cricket Club

ith winter almost behind us, Bourne Cricket Club players are already practising hard in preparation for the 2017 season, which starts in earnest with senior league matches on the weekend of April 22nd/23rd. The club fields four teams, (two on a Saturday and two on a Sunday), and prides itself on being the most successful club in the south of the county, having won the Lincolnshire ECB Premier League four times since its inception in 2000.

All home matches are played on magnificently maintained wickets, set within the delightful grounds of the Abbey Lawn, and new players of all standards are welcome to join the club. Senior practice nights are on a Tuesday, and if you are interested in playing, please contact the Club Captain, Pete Morgan, on pngmorgan@gmail.com in the first instance. Any successful club will be able to point to a strong junior section, and Bourne C.C. are proud to be able to do so, with teams at Under 9, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 19 levels, with regular practice and training sessions for all players (boys and girls) through to the end of July. Please contact Hedley Stroud (hedley.stroud@ btinternet.com) if you are interested, but don’t leave it too late, as the action begins soon after the Easter break, early this month.

Bourne C.C. are always looking for more volunteers to assist, in and around this friendly club, and are particularly looking for scorers at the weekends and assistants to help the groundsman during the week. If you have spare time, and want to become involved in the club, then it would be great to hear from you. There is also a thriving social element to the club, which culminates in July with the highly enjoyable Cricket Week, with matches every day, and the hosting of the popular 6 a-side tournament in the evenings - this year the week starts on Monday, July 24th. Information updates can be found on Twitter (@BourneCC) or on the web site (www.bourne.play-cricket.com). Please contact Hedley Stroud (hedley.stroud@btinternet.com) for any more information.

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Skydiving for Charity – Here’s How You Can Help Saturday August 5th 2017 is already pencilled into the diaries of three daring local ladies. No, it’s not a wedding, nor a dayout at a health spa, not even a birthday party. Instead, Bourne residents Claire Tupholme and Rebecca Sale, along with Sarah Machin from Deeping St James, will leap out of an aircraft at Hinton, Northamptonshire … and their tandem skydive will hopefully raise thousands of pounds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

challenge, here is the link to her fund-raising page www.justgiving. com/fundraising/Claire-Tupholme

Motor neurone disease is a rare condition that affects around two in every 100,000 people in the U.K. each year, and there are about 5,000 people living with the condition in the UK at any one time. Claire’s best friend, Charlie Fletcher from Peterborough, just happens to be one of this number and Claire has made a promise to her that she would do the skydive to raise essential funds.

If you require any further information, and particularly if you are willing to offer support in the way of raffle prizes etc, please contact Claire on 01778 391175 or e-mail clairetupholme@gmail.com.

Sarah Machin explains their plans, “We are really keen to raise as much money as possible from our fundraising events (which will also include a raffle which, hopefully, local businesses will support, by donating prizes, and an evening quiz night).” Sarah’s contact is www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ SarahMachin84

From left to right it is Claire, Sarah, Rebecca at the Crystal Maze in London in their MNDA T-Shirts to raise awareness. If you would like to support Claire and the team in this fantastic

(Good luck ladies – a most worthy charity and an incredibly brave way of showing such selfless support for those suffering from motor neurone disease – Ed.)

Bourne Bridge Club - (where agreeable partners can disagree!) Bourne Bridge Club already has a membership of a hundred people, but is keen to welcome new members to its base in the Masonic Centre on Roman Bank, just off Cherry Holt Road in Bourne. Novice/ “gentle duplicate” bridge sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6.45pm - 10pm. These sessions are designed to give new players the opportunity to practise their skills in a friendly, unpressurised environment. More experienced players will be on hand if advice is needed, and there is a mid-evening break for 22

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refreshments. On Thursdays, there is the regular club evening, again from 6.45pm until 10pm. The Club recently held their first weekend event, when over forty players, (including some from the Deeping and Stamford Bridge Clubs), ventured to the exotic hot-spot that is Skegness, where they “braced themselves” for “a fun weekend, with some bridge being played!” The group stayed at the familyowned Savoy Hotel, a venue that proved to be excellent, adding much to the overall enjoyment. The weekend lived up to, and exceeded

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all expectations, with sessions of bridge, a quiz and scrabble being organised by Sandra Webb and other enthusiastic members. In addition, the free time was taken up with ten-pin bowling, crazy golf and walking - there really was something for everyone. If you play bridge and would like to get involved, you’d be made most welcome. Please come along, or give Alison a call on 07443 509418 or Sue on 07857 468732. Alternatively, e-mail bourne4bridge@gmail. com for more details. (Who knows where the next “B.B.C. Weekend Away” may take you?). A p r il 2 0 1 7

Perkins Great Eastern Run – Sunday October 8th 2017 – Time to Sign Up! This year’s event is promising to be the biggest ever, with more than 1,600 people already preregistered for the race, which takes place around the streets of Peterborough. Last year saw the highest turnout of runners in its history for this Peterborough City Council-organised race. A total of 4,262 runners ran the half marathon and 1,257 people took part in the Anna’s Hope 5km Fun Run. The event had the strongestever representation from elite runners. One of the fastest UK half marathons, runners came from all over the country and, indeed, the world, with entries from the USA, the Netherlands, Italy and France. The wheelchair race had six entrants. The Perkins Great Eastern Run is famed for its fast, flat course that gives runners an excellent chance

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of a personal best. Perkins has been the principal race sponsor since 2006. It’s never too early to start training for the big day and, from July, runners can take advantage of the race’s free weekly training sessions that take place at the Peterborough Embankment Athletics Track. The sessions cater for runners of all levels of fitness and experience and it’s an opportunity to meet race-day pacers who lead runners around the course at different times from start to finish. For more information about training and to enter the race, visit www. perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk

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A weight-loss expert from Bourne has won a sparkling silver award for the exceptional work she does every week, in helping more than a hundred people in the area to lose weight. Jo Bradford, who runs Slimming World groups in Bourne, has been given the ‘Silver’ status by the national slimming club, because of her success in supporting local slimmers to reach their dream weight, improve their health and change their lives. To join one of Jo’s groups, held every Monday evening at 5.30pm and 7.30pm or Tuesday morning at 9.30am at the Darby and Joan Hall, South Street, Bourne, either pop along or give Jo a call on 07852 222975. Please note: Open as usual on Bank Holidays.

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The Bull at Rippingale - Back at the Centre of Village Life It is sad to have witnessed the demise of so many public houses, in both towns and villages, in recent years, so it was with much delight to hear that The Bull in Rippingale, which had long been under serious threat of closure, was to be reprieved. Since November 2016, when a very ambitious local couple, John and Louise Smith, took over the management of The Bull, the residents of this picturesque village, just north of Bourne, along with increasing numbers of visitors, have been able to avail themselves of the hospitality now on offer. The ingredients of what a good village “local” should contain are well represented here and, in John’s opinion, “a warm and friendly atmosphere with a real focus on being a proper village pub” is high on that list. He explains that The Bull is now back at the heart of village life, being used as a base by several local groups and organisations, including darts and pool teams, a photographic society and other local organisations.

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There was a call put out for some form of musical entertainment at the week-end, so John obliged by creating a monthly Saturday Night Live session, which has proved an astonishing success so far. High quality real ales on tap include Abbot Ale, Black Sheep and Doom Bar, with other guest ales in support, alongside fine wines and a good range of spirits and soft drinks. Freshly cooked food at very affordable prices is available, and John can look ahead with confidence, now with a growing team in the kitchen. John recently welcomed a new second chef to the team. It’s a locally-sourced menu, wherever possible, with “something for everyone” on offer. The Sunday Carvery has soon become a very sound reason why so many people should pay The Bull a visit, hugely popular with both villagers and visitors alike. A two-course feast for £12, with vegetarian options, is proving irresistible for many, but make sure you book early! Accommodation within five en-suite rooms, adjacent to the pub, is a further attraction, and The Bull’s reputation is likely to be enhanced even more with this facility. Early signs are most encouraging, with some glowing reviews. John’s desire to firmly locate his pub at the very heart of Rippingale is further shown as he talks about the possibility of one day soon having a country store type shop as part of the premises. Locals will tell you that the pub already acts as the village post office, on parts of four days a week, so I wouldn’t bet against it!

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Spotlight on The Algarve

– Sun, Sea, Sand and … Sardines!

Clare Lockett

Travel Counsellor

This popular part of Portugal is blessed with 300 days of sunshine per year, turquoise seas and golden sands, on approximately 180 beaches! From golf to bird-watching, from lazing on golden beaches to eating some delicious food, there are so many things to add to your to-do list!

Forty of Portugal’s seventy golf clubs are in this region; some are world-class courses and others exclusive golf resorts, including the exceptional Vale do Lobo near Loulé. The Oceanico golf complex at Vilamoura is one of the best, with four fabulous courses: Old, Victoria, Laguna and Pinhal. The Ria Formosa Nature Reserve wetlands stretch for 60kms along the Algarve coast and you’ll spot many species of birds, as well as the Portuguese water dog (the dogs help the fishermen catch their fish) and the galinha-sultan (sultan hen), which is only found here in Portugal. The popular Zoo Marine Park has dolphins and sea lions, and an emphasis on science and conservation. Anyone over the age of six can swim with the dolphins, too. The Algarve’s beaches range from long sandy shorelines, bordered by promenades and cafes, to secluded sea-sculpted coves, dotted with caves and interesting rock formations and framed by golden sandstone cliffs. Explore the sculpted shapes and caves of the Algarve’s stunning coastline from the sea: take a boat trip from Albufeira’s harbour and you may even see pods of dolphins swimming alongside the boat.

Foodies will be delighted with the treats that the Algarve offers, from chicken piri-piri to arroz de lingueirão (similar to paella). It is said that the Portuguese have more than 365 recipes which feature bacalhau (salted cod) – more than one for each day of the year. Look out for this cornerstone of Portuguese cooking on restaurant menus. Try Michelin-starred dining at Vila Vita’s restaurant, Ocean, or Henrique Leis or Willie’s Restaurant. Head to Vila Joya hotel (near Praia do Gale) to sample more stunning cuisine. Sardinhas assados (grilled sardines) are often barbecued over charcoal in a steel drum by vendors on the quayside or on the street and served on fresh, crusty bread. A simple, cheap but tasty culinary treat not to be missed! It’s best sampled during Portimão’s ten-day sardine festival in August, or the slightly smaller sardine fest at Olhas d’Agua (between Vilamora and Albufeira) also in August. The Algarve really does have something for everyone, so, if you would like more information please contact me.

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e should now be feeling the benefit of the longer days and hopefully some warm sunshine, but beware, there is always a threat of night frosts. Although April is a lean month for fresh vegetables, it is a good month to get ahead by sowing seeds indoors or outside in cold frames and under cloches. If you covered your plot over the winter months, the soil may well be warm enough to plant and sow certain crops directly outdoors. However, if you are tempted to get sowing, it is still risky as it may be too cold for the seeds to germinate; the allotment will always catch up eventually and reward your patience with a bumper harvest. A more useful job this month is to prepare seed beds ready for sowing. If you forgot to manure in the autumn, you can still add really well-rotted manure or compost, but dig it in thoroughly. Soil should be broken down into small even particles, stones and woody material removed, raking the soil over until you get a fine “tilth”; don’t rake when the soil is too wet. If you are sowing, remember - if the soil is dry, water the base of the drill generously before sowing; if it’s wet, sprinkle a thin layer of sand before sowing. You can sow a number of seeds indoors; chillies, peppers, celery, courgettes and summer squashes, runner and French beans, sprouting broccoli and sweetcorn are just a few. Brassicas can be planted outdoors in nursery beds or in modules or pots. If you do grow any seedlings in trays or modules, and they have grown a couple of “true leaves”, prick

them out and move them to individual pots or larger modules. You can also harden off young plants by putting them outdoors on sunny days, but bring them back in at night or put them in a cold frame or under cloches. Jobs to do this month include:● Earth-up early potatoes. ● Plant second early and main crop potatoes and onion sets. ● The majority of root crops can be sown now and it is probably your last chance to sow parsnips. ● Sow the following outdoors but under cover; beetroot (if the soil is cold and wet), cucumbers, lettuces, turnips, oriental leaves and salad leaves. ● Don’t forget to regularly hand-weed or hoe around seedlings as the weeds appear, as they create a lot of competition for food and moisture. ● Make sure that fruit trees, canes and bushes are kept watered, as any fruit planted in the last 18 months is susceptible to draught damage. Adding a mulch around the base will help. ● Sow maincrop peas and make the last sowing of summer broad beans. ● Put up pea sticks and build cane supports ready for climbing beans while the ground is still soft.

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Bourne Academy Student’s Rock!!! - “Rock of Ages” Review by Tom Swinn On March 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2017, talented students from Bourne Academy took to the stage to perform the West End and Broadway hit musical, “Rock of Ages”. The musical includes many well-known ’80s rock songs by Poison, Bon Jovi and Journey, so the cast and crew had a huge challenge of bringing these wellknown songs to life, besides transporting the audience to Los Angeles in the 1980s. The show was a huge success, with many members of the audience coming back to see it for a second and, in some cases, a third night. The principal cast was led by the Year 13 Performing Arts A level group, who performed in the show as part of their exam course, and they certainly rocked! They performed with extreme maturity and portrayed their roles with believability and gusto. Students from Years 7 to 12 took on the roles of the ensemble, go-go dancers, rockers, protestors and waitresses, with sheer professionalism and creativity, to make the whole performance a huge team effort, highlighting the vast amount of talent to be found at Bourne Academy. The production team and live band also worked with enthusiasm, and enhanced the performance with creative lighting decisions, outstanding costumes, brilliant organisation and wonderful musicians. Mrs Parker,(Head of Performing Arts), said, “I am immensely proud of every single individual who took part in the production, whether it was working front-of-house, car parking duties, being part of the production team, performing in the band or as a member of the cast. They all worked with determination and showed a huge dedication to the arts. They made the whole process enjoyable and faultless. Bourne Academy students definitely do rock!” By the final number, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing”, the audience were on their feet, singing and waving their glow sticks. A fantastic time was had by all, and this was definitely a musical to remember.

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Bourne Westfield Nursery is expanding Bourne Westfield Nursery will be offering free 30-hour childcare places from September 2017 in a brand-new, purpose-designed building. We are offering a range of provision and hours to suit your childcare needs: 30 hours – available as: 8:00am – 1:00pm and /or 1:00pm – 6:00pm 6 x five hour sessions. Parents can access these sessions flexibly eg 3 full days or 2 full days and 2 half days or 9:00am – 3:00pm 5 x six hour sessions to mirror the school day 15 hours - available as: 9:00am – 12 noon or 12 noon – 3:00pm 5 x three hour sessions (term time only) 30 hours childcare is planned to be taken over 38 term-time weeks; however, if parents wish to spread their entitlement over 48 weeks, they can do so by taking 24 hours per week. Additional whole sessions can be purchased at a rate of £4/hr – please contact the school for more details.

One comment from a parent, typical of many, was just how impressed they were with “Westy’s Nursery”: “We were obviously just a little anxious about how things might change once Bourne Westfield took over in September. However, we need not have worried as our daughter is thoroughly enjoying her time with Mrs Martin and the other ladies. She looks forward to going to nursery each day, and we are enjoying listening to her tell us the sorts of things she has been learning each week. I think Bourne Westfield has successfully enhanced the foundations already laid.”

How to apply To apply for a place for September 2017 or for January 2018/April 2018, please complete the application form on the Bourne Westfield website and return to starting@bournewestfield. lincs.sch.uk. Priority for places will be given to people applying for 30 hours or more, but there will continue to be availability for 15hour places. We will be allocating places for September 2017 in the week commencing April 24th. If you would like to come to have a look around, please contact us via the e-mail address above. 30 hours of free childcare is available for families where: • Neither parent has an income of more than £100,000 per year

• Each parent has a weekly minimum income equivalent to at least 16 hours at national minimum wage or living wage • Parents will only be able to apply for the additional hours if they are resident in the UK, as in the case for Tax-Free Childcare • Families where one parent does not work (or neither parent works) will usually not be eligible for the additional hours, although they will still be able claim 15 hours’ free childcare. The eligibility checker will be available on the Lincolnshire County Council website in the summer.

www.bournewestfield.lincs.sch.uk T: 01778 424152 E: starting@bournewestfield.lincs.sch.uk Bourne Westfield Primary Academy, Westbourne Park, Bourne PE10 9QS

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Morton C. of E. Primary School - ‘Hand in hand, together we can - Respect, Achieve, Enjoy, Believe.’ Morton Church of England Primary School converted to Academy status on September 1st 2016, and we celebrated our conversion with our new values statement. As part of the Lincoln Anglican Academies Trust, we have the independence to retain our own identity whilst working alongside other schools in effective collaboration.

In 2016, we were inspected as a church school and we were graded Outstanding, supporting our OfSTED judgement of Good in all areas. This is an exceptionally happy and caring school where explicitly taught Christian values such as friendship, respect, peace and humility are deeply embedded and integral to every aspect of school life. (SIAMS inspection 2016) Our family ethos extends to all areas of school life. We offer a full range of sports with our ambition to help every child be offered the chance to play competitively for the school. Music and Arts are celebrated with opportunities for children to perform in drama and music events throughout their time at school. Every child has the chance to shine. All of our staff strive to offer high quality curriculum experiences for all age groups. Children develop a love for learning that has been enhanced by our recent focus on developing a Growth Mindset. This helps the children to understand how to think, learn and take on new challenges. One of our latest developments is a purpose-built Forest School on our site. All of our children enjoy Forest School sessions throughout the year with our own trained leader,

Charlotte Gutsell. Our Forest School offers all children activities to develop confidence and self-esteem, through hands-on learning experience in an outdoor setting. The children love their Forest School sessions, as the following opinions show: “I like that you see loads of things that are always there but you don’t get time to really look at them.” “I love to make things using the tools; I like sawing posts for the fence and then using the mallet and weaving the branches.” “You discover new things that you never knew you could do.” “I love Forest School because you discover and talk about bugs and trees.” “I like going on the nature walk, looking for nests and animal homes.” We welcome visitors – so if you would like to find out more about the school, please contact us on 01778 570389 or enquiries@morton.lincs.sch.uk (Words from Mr. George Trafford – Headteacher)

Morton C of E (Controlled) Primary School Station Road, Morton, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 0NN T: 01778 570389 | E: enquiries@morton.lincs.sch.uk | W: www.morton.lincs.sch.uk

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Property News

Spring is the air, everywhere I look around... by Philip Bell, Senior Valuer, Newton Fallowell

t’s gone and happened, the prime spring market has well and truly arrived! We’ve found demand has been very strong for new properties on both the sales and the rental markets and, with that in mind, it’s time for the sales to start too. Clothes, furniture, you name it, it will be reduced, blue crossed and double discounted. We’d like to offer our “Discovering Bourne” readers a fantastic deal - the prize is your getting our Premium Service at a discounted rate. So, make sure you have the back page of this month’s “Discovering Bourne” ready to show us and you’ll get exclusive access to our Spring Sale!

With demand high, the weather improving and gardens blooming, it’s the best time to use Newton Fallowell to make your hopes and dreams come true. We’ve got well-stocked mailing lists, packed with buyers who want homes just like yours, to buy and to rent. We’ve got market-leading technology to help us advertise your home across social media, e-mail and the leading property web sites. There are skilled negotiators with excellent knowledge of the local market, ready to call hot leads and then bring them up and show them around for you. So, all in all, if it’s the time to make a move, it’s time to call Newton Fallowell!

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How to Spot Fake e-mails - A Quick Guide by Taff Lovesey, Lites PC

-mail spamming and scamming is becoming a huge problem, as more and more sources try to lure you in with false e-mails and links. Anything from promising free goods to gift vouchers, pleas for help, warnings that your password has expired, or that your account has been compromised - the list goes on. Here are a few tips for spotting these fake e-mails.

Let’s take an example of a very common one, as of today, the Amazon Voucher scam. On the face of it, and with a quick glance, it does look like an Amazon e-mail but look closer; • Many of the tell-tale signs of a scam are evident in this e-mail. • Poor grammar. • Personalisation in the subject line.

• A link to click on, requesting information or login. • More poor grammar – 90% really do have multiple errors. • A sender e-mail address that doesn’t match the company logo. The purpose of this e-mail is to get you to click on the Complete Registration link, and you will then be prompted to enter your Amazon login details – if you do, then they’ve got you! Not only your Amazon details, but also your login and password - not good for those of you that use the same password for separate sources. Let’s dig a little deeper. Let’s assume none of the other signs were there. How else can we tell this is a scam? If you are using an e-mail application, such as Windows Live Mail or Outlook, by putting your mouse cursor on the blue Complete Registration

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Hello Everyone. Firstly this month, two “increases” to think about. For starters, the increasing length of useful daylight hours. Clocks have moved on an hour and we can now look forward to summertime, with the returning swallows and swifts, along with the bountiful displays of garden flowers and hanging baskets. The second increase is the number of events and Civic functions my wife and I have either attended or have lined up. In March, we supported the Friends of Butterfield’s fundraising evening at the Abbey Church Hall and were marvellously entertained by “The Ukulele Orchestra of Spalding”. Close on the heels of this was a presentation evening at Wake House with the Bourne 1st Scout Group. It was my pleasure and honour to formally welcome Mrs Jill Hughes, the High Sheriff of Lincolnshire, to our town for the evening. The event was wonderfully marshalled by Greg Cejer, ably supported by other “Pack Leaders”, cubs, scouts and many helpers. Jill gave a marvellous account and insight into being the High Sheriff of our county. Well done to Sainsbury’s in Bourne, who have a great relationship with the Scout Association, for giving access to bag-packers around Christmas, raising £2,700, half of which was donated during the evening to numerous local groups and organisations. March also saw us attend and support fellow Mayors/Civic heads at their respective Civic Dinner/Fundraising events in Melton Mowbray, Market Deeping, the Chairman of SKDC (Councillor Judy Smith), Horncastle and Gainsborough … to name but a few. You certainly get around the county in this honourable position. We also continue our own fundraising efforts for our chosen charities, The Willoughby School, The Carers Sitters Service and The Butterfield Centre. I wish to make an early mention here of what will be our final “money grabbing event”. All being well, we hope to host in the Church Hall on Saturday May 20th, the Mayor and Mayoress’s Final Hoorah Tea Party. This will be a chance to bring people together and say “thank you” to 50

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IN THE HOT SEAT Next month will see the mayoral chains of office pass from Colin Pattison to this month’s “Hot Seat” incumbent, Paul Fellows. Forty-five years married to Judi, with three children and eight grandchildren, (“who bring us joy beyond measure, if not a little chaos”), Paul looks back on forty years of teaching Drama as “a lot of fun!” With others, he founded Bourne Youth Theatre, for which he wrote and directed three shows a year for over ten years. Next, he joined Bourne Town Council as an Independent Councillor, and is immensely proud of the honour of becoming Mayor in May. Paul explains, “Judi and I will do everything we can to represent Bourne fully throughout the year. I want to offer my services for a day’s work experience anywhere in Bourne, during my year as Mayor, doing anything. I feel it would be an excellent way of getting a wider understanding of what goes on in Bourne, in a very hands-on way”.

Where were you born, and what is your favourite memory of your childhood? I was actually born in a factory in Birmingham. My parents were caretakers of the factory at the time and, as I was born at home, I feel I can genuinely say I was made in a factory in Birmingham! I have a very vague memory of being in the Bull Ring Market one Christmas, and could have been no older than three at the time.

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mate”. Our NHS is brilliant. Let’s have a “conversation” that makes it better, with the proviso that we have to pay for it through choices or taxation. Drop Dead Fred. I love the man! If you’ve never seen the film, watch it, it’s a blueprint for parenting skills. How would you describe yourself in only five words? Imaginative, amiable, caring, capable, committed.

If there was one thing which you could change about Bourne, what would it be and why? I’d change very little. Bourne has to be one of the best-kept secrets in the UK, a wonderful place to live. We need to work together to develop its resources and community commitment. Together, we can make some really exciting things happen. What advice would you give to a “sixteen-yearold you”? Don’t be frightened to ask the “pretty” girls out because you think you’ll be rejected. Luckily for me, a “pretty” girl did say yes!

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saw a story recently about goats addicted to licking the wall of a dam in Gran Paradiso National Park in Northern Italy, apparently addicted to the salt and minerals which are present in the rocks. Apparently, these alpine ibex are as intelligent as dogs, which makes this death-defying “grazing” on a near vertical dam wall, even more interesting.

This led me to think about other “interesting” behavioural traits, such as people who invest money into pensions. For many people, a pension fund will be the second biggest asset of value that they own, after their property. For some, it may be worth more than their property. These assets not only benefit the owner during their lifetime, but also, potentially, their partner, children, grandchildren or anyone else they choose, thanks to the new pension rules. So why, with such a valuable asset, would you take such great risks like the goats in Northern Italy? Why allow an insurance company to take a charge of up to 5% of each contribution you make? Why leave your money in a so-called “managed fund” that charges higher fees than most specialist and actively managed funds, and certainly many more times higher charges than tracker funds, which, ironically, many of the insurance company managed funds simply replicate the performance of?

was doing online, or track its performance or monitor costs and charges. It would seem, given the choice, you might well act to avoid these pitfalls. However, we humans, much like the dear goats, are hooked on the simplicity and routine, so we continue to save into these old-fashioned pension schemes. (For instance, Zurich’s flagship Managed Pension Fund which has over £12 billion of investors’ money within it, can cost anywhere between 0.75% and 4.25% per year, dependent upon the type of unit held and it holds almost 70% of its assets in shares . source: Trustnet as at 31/01/2017) Speaking to an independent financial adviser can quickly highlight these issues and, scarily, probably many more… but fear not, solutions are abundant and easily and quickly achievable. Advice has a value and a cost, but your doing nothing could prove to be far more expensive in the long term. As for the goats, I’ll certainly not be chasing them up and down the dam, to warn them of the dangers of their love for a salty rock!

Why not allow yourself the flexibility of taking your pension in a way that suits your lifestyle, circumstances and tax position? Why not allow your loved ones to benefit from your hard-saved pension fund in the most efficient way? Imagine that, in this day and age, you didn’t even have access to look at how well (or not) your pension fund

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ast year we saw a lot of ticks. The relatively mild winter this year will have done little to reduce the numbers for this spring .Ticks will start to rise out of the ground in the next two months, when we get the warmer weather. Now is a good time to think about tick treatment.

Ticks are part of the spider family. They feed off the blood of animals, after which they drop to the ground and lay their eggs. The three main sources of ticks in this country are sheep, deer and hedgehogs. However, they will sometimes attach themselves to dogs, cats, humans and other animals. When one of my sons was a baby, I was horrified to find a tick attached to his head after playing in grass in Scotland.

Before a tick feeds, it looks like a small spider. It sits at the top of grass stalks with its front legs held up waiting for an animal to come by. Once it gets onto the animal, it crawls up the body and starts to feed. The animal does not usually feel this, as the tick injects a local anaesthetic along with anti-coagulants to make the blood flow. The body of the tick now grows hugely and turns a grey colour. This is the stage at which the tick becomes visible. After feeding for a day or so, the ticks detach and drop to the ground. When removing a tick, it is important not to squeeze it, as this can increase the risk of infections being passed from the tick. The mouthparts of the tick need to be grasped close to the skin with something like tweezers, and the tick removed by twisting, not pulling. There is a very useful tool called the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tom Hook that makes tick removal much easier. Your vet will be able to provide these. The most worrying disease that can be transmitted by ticks is Lyme disease, caused by bacteria, and it is on the increase in the last few years. The most common symptoms in dogs and cats are lethargy, joint pain and fever, and these can occur months after the tick bite. Other effects include neurological symptoms, heart disease and meningitis. Once diagnosed, the disease is easily treated in its earlier stages with a certain type of antibiotic. This same disease can also affect humans with the same symptoms. Infected people will often develop a skin rash a few days or weeks after the bite. This often looks like a target, with a central circle at the bite site and an outer ring. There are several treatments on the market that kill and repel ticks. Take care, though, as many of the modern flea preparations do not kill ticks. Talk to your veterinary surgery for more information.

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Events - April 2017 1st - Prize Spring Bingo for all the family. 7.30 at Dyke Village

Hall.

2nd - Quiz Night at the Masons Arms, Bourne -£1 per person

entry. The jackpot stands at £240, if it hasn’t already been won!

2 - “Steampunk Stamford” at the Masonic Hall, Stamford PE9 2PA. Best hat, best beard competitions, stalls and much more. Admission free. nd

5th - Bourne v Rhyme, poetry group, will be meeting at Smith’s,

Bourne at 7pm upstairs in the Jam Room. The theme for April is, “Up my street’‘April showers’ and a favourite poem of your choice. All welcome to listen or participate.

5th - An evening of mediumship at Bourne Spiritualist Church with Diane Beba: 7-30pm start. £5 entrance including raffle ticket. All welcome.

7th - Churches Together in Bourne Lent Course at The

Methodist Church, Abbey Road, Bourne, 10.30am: followed by Lent Lunch at noon in aid of the Bible Society.

7 - “The Moon and Me” an interactive, intimate theatre experience about friendship and sharing for very young audiences and their families that takes place inside a special dome, with sights, sounds, tastes, smells, touch and lots of play. For 2-5 year olds and their families at Stamford Arts Centre, 1130am, 1-30pm and 3pm- lasts approx. 45mins: All tickets £6. th

8th - Jumble Sale at Bourne Abbey Church hall in aid of NSPCC: doors open at 10am. Tea, coffee and biscuits available. Any offers of jumble are most welcome either on the morning or phone 01778 426487

14th - Churches Together in Bourne Good Friday Walk of

Witness commencing at 10.00am at the United Reformed Church, Eastgate, Bourne and concluding with a short service at The Bourne Baptist Church at 11.00am.

14th - Stamford Ghost Walks lead by professional actor Martin Tempest. Meet in Stamford Arts Centre. For 8yrs plus. £5.

15th - Thurlby Easter Egg Trail, Lawrance Park Hall, Thurlby -

2pm till 4pm (last start time 3.30pm). £3.00per person, price also includes Bunny Ear Craft and village map. Refreshments and face painting available.

16th - Quiz Night at the Masons Arms, Bourne -£1 per person

entry. The jackpot stands at £245, if it hasn’t already been won!

16th - The Hardy Plant Society has a Plant Fair at Swines Meadow Farm Nursery, 47 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8LQ from 10am to 2.30pm. For further details, contact Angie, 01733 222367, janda.salix@gmail.com 17th - Friends of Bourne Woods,2pm - 4pm, Easter Trail: a short

trail around part of the woods finding bugs and beasties. Drinks available. All welcome. Small charge for activities but every entrant receives a prize. Signposted from the main car park.

17th - Easton Walled Gardens Easter Trail: search for the letters hidden in the wren boxes around the garden to discover the Easter-themed word to win a prize and a certificate (small fee applies). The swing, yew tunnel, den and turf maze are always there, or just run around on the big lawn. Adults can enjoy 12 acres of gardens and discover the fascinating history. Normal garden admission applies.

imaginative storytelling and music to give you goosebumps! At Stamford Arts Centre at 2-30pm. £6(£5) £20 for a family of four.

21st - Royal British Legion Annual Dinner, 6-30pm for 7pm. Cost £26 to include 3 course dinner, raffle and entertainment. Licensed bar. Details from scottrendle@gmx.co.uk or 01778394583.

12th - Prize bingo at Aslackby Village Hall, in aid of the Village

21st - Friday Film Club at Elsea Park Community Centre,

11th - “The Snow Baby” for 3yrs+: table-top puppetry,

Hall funds. Doors open at 6.30 pm eyes down 7.00pm. For more details call 01778 440297.

13th - 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.

13th - Bourne and District Darby and Joan Club Easter Fair 9:30am - 12pm. All welcome, tea and coffee served, various stalls including cakes, tombola, bric-a-brac etc.

open to all Film Club members, doors open at 7pm: bar. Membership is free to all: to join please email filmclub@ elseapark.co.uk

22nd - Dyke Village Hall Quiz Night. 7.30 pm start. 22nd

- Felting workshop, Needle Felted Surface Designs, with Eve Marshall at Stamford Arts Centre: 2pm – 5pm , make a bag, a cushion or an item of clothing to embellish. Fee £25 www. stamfordartscentre.com or phone 01780763203.

24th - Abby Johnson will be speaking at the U3A’s January

meeting with a talk entitled “Don’t Put Your Daughter on the

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Stage Mr Worthington” My Life in the Doyly Carte. 2-15pm start, entrance £1 –new members always welcome. For further information, phone 08455191385 or check out the website www.U3abourne.org.uk

24th - Fundraising event at Langtoft Village Hall 26, West End, Langtoft. PE6 9LS. Fashion show at 7pm by Lincs Fashions: an opportunity to buy discounted clothes and accessories by Marks and Spencer, Wallis, Next, Coast, Planet etc. Tickets£3 available from Langtoft Village shop or 7, West End, Langtoft.

26th - History Talk at Stamford Arts Centre with Don Chiswell: The Mary Rose and Henry VIII’s Navy. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the raising of the Mary Rose from the Solent, where she sank in 1545. Why did the pride of Henry’s navy sink while facing the French invasion fleet? Tickets £5 from www.stamfordartscentre. com or phone 01780763203. 28th -30th - Deepings Literary Festival: a variety of events within the Deepings area. For full information on the events and booking, visit enquiries@ deepingsliteraryfestival.co.uk

29th - Coffee Morning, 10.00am to noon, at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne with sales tables, bric-abrac, jewellery, books, bacon butties, toasties, cakes etc. The favourite place to spend time with your friends.

29th - Annual Spring Fayre at Bourne Methodist

Church 9.30am--12 noon. Stalls include; books, puzzles, bric-a-brac, mini plant stall and lots more. Home-made refreshments: admission free. Everybody welcome.

30th - Quiz Night at the Masons Arms, Bourne -£1 per

person entry. The jackpot stands at £250, if it hasn’t already been won!

30th - 1st May - Stamford Pottery Market at the Arts

Centre Ballroom: pots and sculptures for all tastes and pockets, ceramic themed films and a potluck tombola in aid of Sue Ryder Hospice. 10am – 4-30pm, entry free.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS - MAY 7th - Kirkby Underwood Open Gardens with a Flypast by

the Lancaster bomber: 11am-4pm. Admission £4 adults, children U16 free. Refreshments and plant stall will be in the Village

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Regular Events 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 288801 www.serenityyogawithlaura.com • Spiritual Meditation & chat with friendly group . Tea & Biscuits provided. Monday Evenings 7.30 pm 01778 423351 • 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 • 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 • Weightwatchers - Mondays 9-45 at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. • Slimming World – every Mon at the Darby & Joan Hall, South St, 6-7.30pm & 7.459pm. • Baby Yoga with Kim Wooldridge, 11:00 - 12:00 , The Youth Centre, Bourne Children’s Centre, Queens Road. Email Kim kimwooldridge365@btinternet.com for more information and to book. 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. • Bourne Judo Club trains at the Darby and Joan Hall in Bourne. Primary 6.45 to 7.45. Juniors 7.45 to 8.45 and seniors 8.45 to 9.45. £2.50 per session. Contact Chas on 01778 440430 for more information. 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 • British Red Cross Hand Arm and Shoulder massage clinic held at Wake House on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 12:00. A free service to any one suffering from a life limiting condition and their carer. Massage is done by fully trained staff and volunteers. Opportunity to meet others over a coffee and biscuits who are experiencing a similar situation to themselves. 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 • Baby Massage with Kim Wooldridge, Courses run for five weeks for a group, 11:30 -12:30, Bourne Children’s Centre, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9DX Email Kim kimwooldridge365@btinternet.com for more information and to book. 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 11am-12pm; 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

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Gigs and Musical Events 1st - Steve Moore, well-known entertainer from Boston,

an audience favourite, 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. Non-members welcome £2.

1st - Brothers Grimm are playing at the Masons Arms, Bourne

tonight at 9pm.

15th - The popular Mark Bishop tonight 9-30pm start at the

1 - Live Country Music evening at the Bourne Academy, Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne. First-class country singers from around the country, this month John Dean: whether a line dancer or a listener, these evenings are for everyone who appreciates good Country music. Entrance £9, no bar, so bring your own drinks.

16th – Well-known singer from Bourne, Mick Major , 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. Non-members welcome £2.

7th - The Mug Jugglers tonight at the Masons Arms, Bourne,

15th - Dom Brister at the Masons Arms Bourne tonight at 9pm.

9-30pm.

7 - Kesteven Soul Club, Northern, Modern and Motown at The Coach House function room at The Angel Hotel, Bourne, PE10 9AE from 8pm -12-30am with guest DJ Paul Ellis... Over 18s only and no admittance after 10-30pm. £5 on the door. th

7th - The Stamford Concert Singers present a special “Concert

for Springtime” at Bourne Methodist Church: 7.30pm which includes ensemble and solo pieces from the great musical shows, opera, traditional, comedy, Tickets - £6 (including light refreshment) available now from: Richard Bailey - phone: 01778-425353 Also available on the door. Proceeds to support the work of Bourne Methodist Church, with a donation to provide new music for The Stamford Concert Singers.

8th - Another new face at the Royal British Legion, Bourne,

Nick Evans: 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.

8th – Stamford-based rock band Son of a Gun tonight at the Masons Arms, Bourne: 9-30pm.

9th - Penyless have their last Sunday afternoon session for this season at Mama Liz’s 4-6pm, free!

11th - Open Mic” – folk at the Masons Arms, Bourne, all styles

Jubilee, Bourne.

16th - Hush, rock covers band from Cambridgeshire and new to

the Jubilee: 9-30pm start.

17th - 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. 21st - Come and sing along with Nick Glover Karaoke at the Masons Arms tonight at 9pm. 22nd - The Royal British Legion, Bourne welcomes back Rick George: 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.

22nd - Popular local band, Afterlife, at the Jubilee tonight at 9-30pm.

22nd - Live music tonight 9pm at the Masons Arms, Bourne from Splinter Group.

27th - Jazz at The Toft House Hotel, at 8 00 pm. Stamford Jazz Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests include Simon Nelson - DixieMix, Peter Oxbotough- DixieMix Graham Woodhouse - Stars of British Jazz and Bill Coleman- Kenny Ball’s Jazzmen. Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335.

and abilities, acoustic music. Informal friendly atmosphere, all welcome: 8pm start, free admission, supporting raffle. Contact Dean Hardy on 01778570115.

28th - Pennyless are performing at Deepings School as part of the Market Deeping Literary Festival: 7-30pm. Tickets £6 can be obtained from Stamford Arts Centre.

14th - Phoenix Show Band, ’60s to present day covers band: 9-30pm at the Jubilee, Bourne.

28th - Rock, pop and boogie with Cuttin’ Loose at the Masons Arms, Bourne tonight at 9pm.

14th - Loose Rocket at the Masons Arms Bourne tonight at

29th - Popular vocalist Mark Bishop at the Masons Arms,

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Bourne & District Lawn Tennis Club Open Day Sunday April 23rd, from 10.00am at the Abbey Lawn Bourne

ou may think that April is too early for tennis, but here’s an invitation to check out what your local tennis club has to offer, when they host their Open Day on Sunday April 23rd. There are three hard courts, (two of which are floodlit for winter evenings), and five well- maintained grass courts available from May to September, in the magnificent walled Monks Garden at the Abbey Lawn, close to the centre of town. This idyllic venue provides the perfect setting for those wishing to participate in either organised social tennis, league matches, or to simply just come down for a friendly ‘knock’.

Social tennis, match play and a coaching programme are the cornerstones of the club. Social tennis sessions for members are on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons, and Friday mornings on the hard courts during the winter, with the addition of Thursday evenings on the grass in the summer. The club enters teams in the Slazenger Lincolnshire, Peterborough and District, and AEGON tennis leagues. All successful clubs, whatever the sport, must look to the future and welcome young people to join. A crucial aspect of Bourne Tennis Club then is the Junior Development Programme, run in conjunction with the club’s coaching partner, ON2COURT. Regular junior coaching sessions for all abilities are held on a Friday afternoon from 4pm, and Saturday from 9am. Additional performance programmes help young players to further develop skills, providing a gateway to being part of a team, and playing in AEGON and LTA tournaments. Personal coaching for all members is also available.

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Club Guide Youth Not all Bad Queens Rd, PE10 9DX. 01778 426134 or 07947 930542 cherry.sheppard@lincolnshire.gov.uk Bourne Town Girls FC Julie: 01778 424341 Stamford and Bourne District Scouts Trevor Watson: trevorkwatson@ btinternet.com or Greg Cejer: greggthebuilder@tiscali.co.uk Bourne Town Harriers Junior Athletics Lisa Richardson: 01778 424529 www.bournetownharriers.org Bourne Town Juniors Football Club Tel: 07891804432. Email: secretary@bournetownjuniorsfc.co.uk Young Youth Group Wednesdays at The Centre @ Elsea Park, 17:00 - 18:30Young Youth Group (ages 7 to 12 yrs), 19:00 – 21:00Older Youth Group. (ages 12 to 18 yrs). Pool table and games: cost £1 per child to include drink. For info call Niki on 07949034743 Rock You Theatre School Brand new for September 2015. www.rockyoutheatreschool.co.uk

SCHOOLS Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy Abbey Road, PE10 9EP. 01778 422163. enquiries@bourneabbey.lincs.sch.uk Bourne Grammar School South Road, PE10 9JE. 01778 422288. enquiries@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Westbourne Park, PE10 9QS. 01778 424152 enquiries@bournewestfield.lincs.sch.uk Bourne Academy Edinburgh Crescent, PE10 9DT. 01778 422365. office@bourneacademy.org Willoughby School South Rd, PE10 9JD. 01778 425203. enquiries@willoughby.lincs.sch.uk Morton C of E Primary School Station Road, Morton, PE10 0NN. 01778 570389. Thurlby Community Primary School. Lawrance Park, Crown Lane, Thurlby, PE10 0EZ. 01778 423311. Edenham CofE Primary School School Lane, Edenham, PE10 0LP. 01778 591207. Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy www.elseaparkacademy.lincs.sch.uk/ Charles Read Academy Bourne Road, Corby Glen, NG33 4NT, 01476 550333 www.charlesreadacademy.co.uk Ingoldsby Academy Ingoldsby Village, NG33 4HA, 01476 585278 www.ingoldsbyacademy.co.uk

CHURCHES Bourne Abbey Church Church Lane, PE10 9UQ. 01778 424584. info@bourneabbey.org.uk Bourne Baptist Church West Street, PE10 9NE. 01778 424206. Bourne & Deeping RC Church 3 St Gilberts Road, PE10 9XB. 07988 682925. Bourne Methodist Church Abbey Road, PE10 9EF. 01778 394380. St John the Baptist Church High Street, Morton PE10 0AP. 01778 571184 Bourne United Reformed Church Eastgate, PE10 9JY. 01775 722311. The Salvation Army Manning Road, PE10 9DD Tel: 01778 393459 e-mail: bourne@salvationarmy.org.uk New Day Baptist Church & Dyke Baptist Church High St, Morton - Main St, Dyke 07931 652718 (except Mondays) http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ mortonandhanthorpe St Firmin’s Church 10 Church Street, Thurlby, PE10 0EH. 01778 422475. Bourne Spiritualist Church 19a North St, Bourne divine service with spiritual readings and healing every Saturday @ 6.30pm.We are a very friendly church and we hope you can join us. Refreshments available after service. 01778 394454

Bourne Evangelical Church, The Baxter Room, Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AE 01529 421389 jason02061990@btinternet.com

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The idea is that all the answers to the following questions begin with the letter M, and follow each other in alphabetical order, as shown in the first two answers given. 1. What organisation is also known as “La Cosa Nostra”? Answer: (The) Mafia. 2. In what film did Clint Eastwood play Dirty Harry for the second time? Answer: Magnum Force. 3. Which infectious disease has a name derived from the Latin for “bad air”? 4. What was the name of the farm where the animals lived in George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”? 5. Which is world’s largest football stadium? 6. For which carnival is the American city of New Orleans famous? 7. What comes between Duke and Earl in the ranking of British peers? 8. In 1996, what overtook Coca-Cola as being the most well-known brand name in the world? 9. Which Malcolm was the manager of the punk band, “The Sex Pistols”? 10. Which Leicestershire town is famous for its pork pies? 11. Who was the incurable optimist in Charles Dickens’ novel, “David Copperfield”? 12. YumYum and Ko-Ko appear in which opera? 13. Who directed the Oscar-winning film, “The English Patient”?

14. The name of which household object comes from the Latin meaning “admire” or “to wonder at”? 15. Roger Hargreaves created which characters in a series of children’s books? 16. Born in Paris in 1840, who was regarded as the leader of the “Impressionist” art movement? 17. What is the largest land-locked country in the world? 18. What are the names of the feuding families in “Romeo and Juliet”? 19. Where does the American flag fly 24 hours a day, but is never raised, lowered or saluted? 20. What is the name of Sherlock Holmes’ arch- enemy? 21. Which TV actor provided the voice for Bob the Builder on his number one hit? 22. What is Robert Burns’ “Wee, sleekit, cow’rin, tim’rous beastie”? 23. In which German city does the Oktoberfest beer festival take place? 24. What name is used to describe a group of crows? 25. Which Iris won the Booker Prize for her novel, “The Sea, The Sea”?

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Section A : 3) Malaria, 4) Manor (Farm), 5) (The) Maracana, 6) Mardi Gras, 7) Marquess, 8) McDonalds, 9) McLaren, 10) Melton Mowbray, 11) (Mr.) Micawber, 12) (The) Mikado, 13) (Anthony) Minghella, 14) Mirror, 15) (The) Mister Men, 16) (Claude) Monet, 17) Mongolia, 18) Montague (and Capulet), 19) (On the) Moon, 20) (Professor James) Moriarty, 21) (Neil) Morrissey, 22) (A) mouse, 23) Munich, 24) Murder, 25) Murdoch.

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Discovering . . . Hereward Labour Camp - Rex Needle

nemployment in Britain soared between the two world wars of the 20th century and by 1931 the number of people without jobs had reached its highest total of almost three million, or 22 per cent of the working population. There was unrest and social concern as a result and the government strategy to cope with the problem included the opening of instructional centres to provide men from high unemployment areas manual work coupled with a programme of physical training. By 1937, there were 22 such centres housing about 21,000 men a year, among them a residential camp at Bourne consisting of twenty huts built of wood and corrugated iron on the edge of Bourne Wood where trainees attended for three-month periods of military-style discipline and pick-and-shovel labour. On arrival they were given corduroy trousers, a jacket and working boots, knife, fork, spoon and enamel cup. There was a dining room with wooden benches and tables on which were served wholesome and plentiful meals, handed out from an adjoining kitchen through hatches to the trainees as they filed in. There was also a washroom for ablutions and laundry, a recreation room, library and sick bay. The huts were large, well-lit, weatherproof and comfortable. Work

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began at 6 am and lasted from ten to twelve hours and the tasks were manual, usually digging ditches, cutting down trees or building roads. Camp life was austere, the living conditions basic and in the evenings or at weekends there was little to do as the huts were deliberately built far away from the temptations of the pub or the dance hall and in Bourne, it was a mile outside the town as it was then. For their trouble, the inmates received two or three shillings and a packet of cigarettes each week. Nevertheless, despite its remote location, inmates at the Bourne camp or Instructional Centre as it became known, did join in the community life of the town and in 1931, when Bourne United Charities acquired the Abbey Lawn, they carried out most of the work of turning it into the park that we see today. With the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, unemployment ceased to be a problem. The labour camp at Bourne was shut and converted for use as a Home Office approved school for young offenders which eventually closed in 1951 when the buildings were dismantled to make way for the Beech Avenue housing estate that we see today. Archive photograph of the Hereward camp from 1935. A p ri l 2 0 1 7

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Established 1998

- Legionella Risk Assessments & Reports - Certiﬁed Landlord Inspections - Boiler Service and Repair - Natural Gas and LPG Boilers - Repairs, Maintenance and Installation - Bathrooms, Power Flushing All Work - Boiler Changes Guaranteed - Cookers, Hobs and Fires

- 24 Hour Free Call Out, Fully Insured -

T: 01778 570212

M: 07771 635966

www.absolute-plumbing-and-heating.co.uk

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077333 96869

Bourne • Lincs www.kestevencars.co.uk • Friendly Reliable Service • Fully Licensed Drivers • Open 7 days A Week • 7 Seater Available • All Airports Covered • Contract Work Welcome

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PRINTING

Print APRIL OFFERS

Cards 500 only £39 +vat Business

Matt Laminated

Double Sided

5000A5 Double Sided Leaflets

STORAGE

WINDOWS AND DOORS

MORTON SELF STORAGE

Local Family Business For 20 Years

■ NEW 20 FOOT CONTAINERS ■ INSULATED, VENTED ■ SECURITY LOCKED

01778 421427 07837 499061 sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

SEWING SERVICES

• Environmentally friendly • Product range as wide as your imagination

A rated energy saving windows available

■ UNDERCOVER ■ 24H CCTV

■ ON SITE SECURITY ■ £25 PER WEEK

UPGRADE YOUR PVCu WINDOWS AND DOORS

only £99 For all your printing requirements large or small

Stylish Windows & Doors In PVC, Timber or Aluminium

Install the latest energy saving units to your existing windows SAVING ENERGY - SAVING MONEY We can also help with repairs Broken handles - Locks - Hinges - Misty sealed units

MORTON, BOURNE PE10 0XL CONTACT: RICHARD 07860 336054 or 01778 570039

We also install secondary glazing

FREEPHONE: 0800 9701469 Unit 2 Holt House, Cherry Holt Road, Bourne PE10 9LH Open: Mon - Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1

www.mortonselfstorage.co.uk

www.lincolnshirebowwindows.co.uk

TREE SERVICES

WINDOWS AND DOORS

M Oglesby Installations

Quality uPVC Windows & Doors

TILING SERVICES

Mike Dench

Wall and Floor Tiling Specialist

TREE SERVICES Arboriculture Specialist Domestic & Commercial

GARY’S ARDENS TREE CARE

Fully Insured and Professional

• For all your tiling requirements • Professional service • Fully insured • 30 years experience

Telephone: 01778 394571 Mobile: 07702664827 78

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Repair - Don’t replace

est 1998

All aspects of Tree Surgery, Tree Removal & Dismantles, Tree & Hedge Maintenance, Tree Pruning, Storm Damaged Trees Bourne, Lincolnshire

Telephone: 01778 394183 Mobile: 07477 826015

Full uPVC repair service including:

• MISTED UNITS • LOCKS • HINGES • HANDLES

Have you just moved into your new house? Do you need your locks replced? Are you a Landlord? Repairing could save you £££’s

Martyn M: 07508 800245 E: moglesbyinstallations@googlemail.com

Email: garysgardens007@gmail.com

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SPRING SALE

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WE WILL SELL YOUR HOUSE IN 28 DAYS OR WE WILL halve OUR FEE!* QUOTE ‘SPRING DEAL’ FOR THE DEAL! * Conditions apply. Must have a For Sale board, based on a standard fee of 2%, minimum fee £1250 plus vat.

T: 01778 422567 E: BOURNE@NEWTONFALLOWELL.CO.UK 2 NORTH STREET, BOURNE, PE10 9EB