Words from the Mayor

COUNCILLOR COLIN PATTISON

Hello Everyone,

I trust this finds you all fit and well and enjoying the sunny weather.

On August 1st, my wife Fiona and I were kindly invited along to conduct the formal re-opening of the Bourne Pyramid Club on West Street.

Like all bars and clubs, they had been forced to close their doors back in March, so it was an absolute delight to be able to “cut the ribbon” and get another club/business up and running. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there in what is such a lovely, welcoming atmosphere and surroundings, for snooker, pool and darts players alike. Many thanks to the club’s committee for inviting us along, but in particular for making us so welcome on the day to Gary Cooke (Chairman) and Kelly Wickes (Treasurer). That was a great and positive (remember our key word!) way to start August. This was

followed up by a more formal and sombre occasion on August 15th to commemorate VJ 75 Day. My wife and I attended a very short service as an act of remembrance and homage to the tens of thousands of service personnel from across the UK and Commonwealth who fought and died in the war against Japan, including all those who were held prisoners of war by the Japanese.

On a personal note here, this includes one of my longdeceased family members who did not get repatriated back to the UK until 1947 and was basically unrecognisable from the brave young chap who had gone off to war!

The service commenced with an address by the Royal British Legion, Bourne Branch President, Lt Col Tom Hamilton (retired). A wreath was then laid at the foot of the Cenotaph on behalf of the parish of Bourne and then the Act of Homage was read, followed by Jasmin playing the Last Post. Two minutes’ silence was impeccably observed and, right on the stroke of 11am, with the bells chiming from the Abbey Church behind us, Jasmin then played “Reveille” on her trumpet and I read the “Kohima Epitaph” to conclude the service.

Thanks go to the Bourne Branch of the Royal British Legion for organising the event; to Matt Bostock at Roadphone Communication for the use of their mobile speaker system; to all the members of the public

who attended, including some veteran service personnel; but particularly to Bourne United Charities for giving their permission for this event to go ahead.

Council News:

The team preparing the Parish’s Neighbourhood Plan are still beavering away and, as you will see from other pages in this issue, they are trying to encourage residents to take part in a consultation entitled ‘Vision and Objectives’. For those of you interested in ensuring a good future for the town and surrounding villages, please take the time to visit the Neighbourhood Plan website and complete the questionnaire. We can make a difference!

Finally, let’s keep upbeat and look forward to better times ahead. Remember - Covid-19 doesn’t spread itself, its people who spread the virus! Take care.

Husse Super Healthy Swedish Pet Food - Now Available in Your Area!

Mario and Karen, the new Husse pet nutritionists and franchisee owners for South Lincolnshire, are very excited to be able to offer Husse’s unique range of award-winning, premium quality food for dogs and cats, along with nutritional advice.

Husse (pronounced “hoo-say”) was first

launched in Sweden in 1987. It arrived in the UK in 2012 and is now present in more than fifty countries. In 2019, the company was awarded ‘Brand of the Year’ in the Premium Dog and Cat Food category at the World Branding Awards.

“We are both very passionate about animals and are looking forward to meeting lots of our new fourlegged customers! Our pets are such a big part of our lives and it is so important to give them a healthy, balanced diet to keep them in the best possible health,” says Karen. Pets love the taste of Husse’s unique Scandinavian recipes, which provide your pet with something different and nutritionally superior to the great majority of the mass marketed brands. Its high digestibility rate means you can feed your dog for as little as 52p per day and your cat for as little as 17p per day. Husse’s wide range of pet foods only use high quality, ‘human-grade’ ingredients, and the super healthy formulation is free from synthetic preservatives and colourants. Natural nutraceutical components are also used which may help to increase the life expectancy of your pet. The range includes a hypo-allergenic option, comprising grain, wheat and gluten-free feeds for sensitive skin or sensitive digestion; a range for overweight and less active pets and an “Active” choice for working and racing dogs; a selection of products for pets that have been sterilised or have kidney conditions. From puppies and kittens through

to senior years, the small to the giant breed, there is something to suit all! Husse also offers a range of healthy dog and cat treats, plus other items including an innovative, clumping cat litter that can detect urinary problems your cat may have. See the full range of products and accessories on Karen and Mario’s webshop. With a few simple questions about your pet, it will guide you to the most suitable product. If you are unsure what is best for your pet, you can call or e-mail Karen and Mario for advice or ask Husse’s online veterinarian.

KAREN AND MARIO ALSO OFFER FREE ‘TRY BEFORE YOU BUY’ PET FOOD SAMPLES AND A FREE HOME DELIVERY SERVICE, STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOOR.

For further information call 07917 321801, e-mail mario.karen@husse.co.uk or visit their webshop www.husse.co.uk.