Discovering Bourne issue 112, December 2020 by Discovering Magazines

Issue 112 / December 2020

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE MAXEY HAIR UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

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2021 Reception New Starters Thurlby Community Primary Academy can offer: Excellent teaching Excellent PE and sports provision Forest School for all Shadow (our Assist Dog) Wrap around care available As we are unable to facilitate face to face tours at this time, please enjoy our welcome video that can be found on our website. If you have any questions, please email the school via our enquiries address. Our staff and Shadow (our dog) canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to meet you!

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Further information about our wonderful school can be found on our website.

Introduction

Welcome to your December Issue A very warm welcome to this, our last issue of 2020, and let’s hope that very soon we’ll be seeing much more light at the end of what has been the darkest of dark tunnels this year, with so much disruption and despair all around. Let me express my sincere thanks to all the team here at Discovering Magazines for all their magnificent efforts to produce our magazines this year. It’s not been easy at times, so huge thanks go to everyone who has helped us in any way, especially our advertisers and contributors, with their regular features, wonderful advice and suggestions. Best wishes to you all for Christmas and for 2021 – good luck, but most importantly, good health!

Claire x

At the time of writing, the pandemic continues its remorseless advance. There are promising signs of a vaccine available but universal access to it is some way off right now. The sad conundrum which the nation is now having to face is whether or not our much-anticipated Christmas gatherings of families and friends should be risked at all, whilst the danger remains. Five days of people from separate households being allowed to be together could well result in an even more stringent lockdown, come the new year. Whatever the advice of the scientists and the decisions made by the government, there are bound to be many individuals who will be either unable or unwilling to ‘toe the line’ and so put the health of others in jeopardy. One of the many enduring memories of the last nine months for me has been this reinforcing of the old adage, “There’s nowt so queer as folk!” Let us hope that Christmas can come and go without too great a price having to be paid and then for brighter and healthier days to lie ahead in 2021. Enjoy your final issue of 2020!

John

Inside Highlights

6....................... Recipe of the Month – Eggnog. 8...................... Food & Drink – “The gin’s the thing”. 15.....................Competition – Win £100! 16..................... Schools News – Bourne Westfield. 21..................... Maxey Hair – Under new management. 22.................... The Beardwood Practice – Lockdown winter toolkit. 25.................... Urgent Appeal from Sue Ryder. 26.................... Local History – Bourne in the 1960s - Part 3. 32.................... Odin HR Consultancy – Post-Brexit issues. 36.................... Your Garden – Tips for December. 38.................... Property News – Newton Fallowell. 44................... Consumer Advice from Safe Local Trades. 48................... Your Finances – Inheritance Tax. 52.................... Legal Corner – Double & Megson. 64.................... Pets & Vets – Warnings from Alder Vets. 66....................Santa’s Sleigh Route. 68.................... Bumper Christmas Quiz. 70...................Words from the Mayor.

71..................... Events Guide. 76-84............ Classified businesses directory.

With thanks to: Double and Megson, Claire Gray, Liberty Partnership, Colin Pattison, Bourne Bookshop, NFU, Coleen Everitt, Jason Treadwell, Christine Beardwood

Discovering Bourne is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct at the time of going to press; however, we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

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Recipe

-EggnogThis deliciously creamy eggnog recipe is a little taste of Christmas history. George Washington, the first American president, even made his own... so why not give it a try?!

Method Ingredients Serves 12

6 medium free-range eggs, separated 150g golden caster sugar 500ml whole milk 400ml double cream 350ml rum, bourbon or a mixture of the two, depending on your preference Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste Cinnamon sticks to decorate Recipe from www.bbc.co.uk/food

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• Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl with 100g/3½ oz of the caster sugar until the mixture is pale yellow and thick (this is best done with an electric handheld mixer). • Stir in the milk, double cream, and the rum and/or bourbon. You can add a little grated nutmeg as well, if you like your nog this way. • Pour the mixture into two 750ml/1½ pint bottles with stoppers and store in the fridge for up to two weeks. (The alcohol will prevent the eggs or cream spoiling.) • Place the egg whites in a box and freeze until ready to serve the eggnog. • When ready to serve, defrost the egg whites into a clean metal or glass bowl. Using a handheld electric mixer, whisk the egg whites until foamy and opaque. Add the remaining 50g of sugar and whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed. • Pour the eggnog from the bottles into a large bowl and fold in the egg whites until well combined. Ladle the eggnog into glass tumblers and serve with a little freshly grated nutmeg over the top of each glass.

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The Gin’s The Thing:

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he county of Lincolnshire has the North Sea coastline to the east and boasts some of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK.

The county town is the city of Lincoln, which holds much interest, historical and otherwise, as do numerous other parts of this county. Lincolnshire is also recognised as a prime agricultural area, growing many grains, fruits, vegetables and flowers. Cattle, sheep and other animals are also a big part of Lincolnshire’s success, as well as events and sports, plus a great number of places and venues of interest. Lincolnshire, however, is also gaining an enviable reputation for some of its alcoholic produce. The Lincoln Distillery Ltd (established in 2017) is very proud to be the producer of Lincoln Gin. The gin is made in very small batches, using two thirty-litre copper stills, which results in excellent quality and flavour for the smooth, finished product. Lincoln Gin has a most impressive bouquet and a wonderful mouthfeel of citrus, which extends through to the palate and the exceptional finish, utilising botanicals of juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, liquorice root, lime, beetroot, lemon, grapefruit, elderflower and orange to great advantage. Fabulous on its own, for a tonic mix and splendid in cocktails, too. Tel: 0772 0886 936 Email:hello@thelincolndistillery.co.uk www.thelincolndistillery.co.uk

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A Little Luxury Distillery was established during 2011. Today, this award-winning Sleaford company is known for producing small batch, handcrafted, highquality, distinctive Lincolnshire spirits. Their gins, gin liqueurs and rums have superb ﬂavours and regular ‘devotees’. ‘Angels High Gin’ (created as a tribute to the bomber personnel of Lincolnshire) – think grapefruit and lemongrass – and ‘Pure Luxury Gin’ – think citrus – are two of this company’s gins that are very popular, indeed. Great with mixer/ tonic, too… watch ‘Angels High Gin’ change colour when tonic water is added! Coffee rum is a further impressive production. It is richly-ﬂavoured, smooth and fabulous on its own and I like it in, or to accompany, a good latte, with vanilla.

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Simply find all of the ‘Twelve Days Of Christmas’ themed symbols hidden in adverts throughout this issue to win £100 in cash. When you find them, just write the page number you found it on, in the box provided underneath. There are three easy ways to enter: Post your completed entry, along with your contact details, to Discovering Magazines, Benwick Road Industrial Estate, Benwick Road, Whittlesey PE7 2HD Email a clear photograph of your completed entry, along with your contact details, to info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Message us through our Discovering Bourne Magazine Facebook page, with a clear photograph of your completed entry and your contact details. The closing date is the 31st December 2020 and we will announce the winner on New Years Day.

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School News

Bourne Westfield Strumming to Success

ourne Westfield Primary Academy have always been proud of their music tradition. They employ a full-time music specialist who teaches all of the children’s curricular music lessons from EYFS to Year 6, and who also runs a broad range of extra-curricular clubs and ensembles to ensure that every child has an opportunity to become the very best musician that they can be; to ensure that every child has an opportunity to learn to play an instrument and read music.

The Friends of Westfield generously sponsor a recorder for every child from Year 3. The year 2020 has brought its challenges in the teaching of music, but Bourne Westfield have been determined that they will rise to the challenge and, with the generous financial 16

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support of the Friends of Westfield, the answer has come in the form of the ukulele. The school were delighted to take delivery of thirty instruments from a local company, “Scarletmedia” (www.scarletmedia.co.uk) and the children cannot wait to start learning some festive tunes. Miss Beavis, Arts Director at Bourne Westfield, said, “I am absolutely thrilled that we can give our children this opportunity. The children are so excited, and it is a great opportunity for us to try something different. The ukulele is a very versatile instrument and played by so many modern musical artists, so I have no doubt it is going to prove very popular.”

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Bourne Salon Now Under New Ownership

t a time when hairdressing and beauty salons in particular are suffering at the hands of the current Covid-19 pandemic, it was most encouraging recently to listen to Maxey Hair’s new owner, Laura Pracowity, outlining to me her plans and hopes for the future, fearing that a second lockdown was imminent and yet another month would pass before normal service could be resumed. The salon was established five years ago by Sandra Upton as one of the earliest arrivals in the new parade of shop units on Wherry’s Lane, just off Bourne’s North Street. It is a bright, spacious and modern salon which Laura now shares with Ela Gajewska, trading as ‘Eli Barber Shop’, and Sabrina, whose nail bar operates under the name, ‘Nails by Bean’.

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Laura had already spent two years as a stylist with Sandra at Maxey Hair, as had Chelsey Lee who continues in that same role, alongside Laura. Laura has fourteen years of hairdressing experience to call upon, whilst many Bourne residents may have already found just how talented Ela is, having spent several of her twenty-two years in the profession at Chya Barbers on North Street. Sabrina has been six years perfecting her skills and together, the ladies create a warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Maxey Hair provides the full range of ladies’ hairdressing services at very reasonable prices, which include a reduced rate for seniors. We wish Laura and her team every success, once the doors re-open and some sort of normality is resumed.

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Lockdown Winter Toolkit for Optimum Mental Health

ur brain is made up of many different brain chemicals called neurotransmitters or hormones and, when balanced and working in harmony, we feel good in ourselves; our mood is good; we sleep well and can focus on the things that are important to us. These brain chemicals can affect our body and emotions too so, when out of balance, we can have a low mood, less control of our thoughts, emotions or even behaviour.

“Balance brings harmony” FOUR VITAL CHEMICAL NEUROTRANSMITTERS WHICH YOU CAN INFLUENCE TODAY BY DOING SIMPLE TASKS, SUCH AS: Serotonin helps as a powerful mood regulator, improved sleep, behaviour and digestion: • Move more – any exercise • Think positive • Sunshine – 10 to 16 minutes a day • Walk in nature • Meditation Dopamine is the reward chemical improving motivation, memory and regulating body movements: • Getting things done • Self-care • Eating healthy foods • Celebrating little wins or noticing the small things • Sunshine • Sleep well • Meditation

Oxytocin is a powerful love bonding hormone: • Listen to music • An act of kindness • Playing with your cat or dog • Eat with others • Compliment someone • Hugs • Look at someone when you’re listening to them instead of your phone • Meditation Endorphins are a powerful stress reliever and pain killer: • Move more • Laugh and watch comedy • Spicy foods • Give to others • Watch comedy • Eat dark chocolate • Yoga and meditation

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With Christmas fast approaching, why not buy your loved ones a useful gift that will be really appreciated? At Cherryholt Mobility, we’re offering readers of the ‘Discovering Bourne’ magazine ‘10%’ off all wet-weather wear for scooters and wheelchairs this December. Please quote ‘SPLASH’. Wet weather accessories include the following: • SCOOTER STORAGE COVERS • SCOOTER AND WHEELCHAIR COSY • WHEELCHAIR APRON • SCOOTER CAPE • CONTROL PANEL COVER • SEAT COVER

A “must-have” this Christmas are our cosy, extra-wide fitting Sandpiper slippers, available in various colours and designs. Please pop into our shop on Cherry Holt Road, where we offer expert advice for problematic feet. All slippers are ‘10% off’ throughout the month of December with the voucher below.

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Sue Ryder

Forced To Launch Its Second Urgent Fundraising Appeal of 2020

ational healthcare charity Sue Ryder, which runs Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough, is launching its second urgent fundraising appeal of 2020.

The charity is experiencing a £2 million a month shortfall, whilst its doctors and nurses continue to play a vital part in the Coronavirus effort. Sue Ryder is appealing to local people to support its urgent fundraising campaign ‘We can’t stop’ so that Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice can continue to provide the expert and compassionate end of life care it is so well known for. The hospice offers care and support to people with life-limiting conditions across the local region, as well as supporting their families. Allison Mann, hospice director of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, said: “Coronavirus has hit us hard. We received a wonderful response from our supporters to our emergency appeal earlier in the year. This, paired with the emergency funding that we received from the Government, covered our funding shortfall until the end of June 2020. “Unfortunately, however, our struggle continues. Our fundraising events remain cancelled for the rest of this year and our high street shops have now closed for a second time.

want to use their skills, expertise and experience to help patients and their families in the months ahead, as well continue to relieve the pressure on the NHS. However, in order to keep our services running through the winter and beyond we urgently need to secure more funding now. “We know that times are tough for everybody at the moment, so please be reassured that every bit really does help and thank you very much from all of us.” To support Sue Ryder visit: www.sueryder.org/winterappeal20

Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

We can t stop caring.

“As we head into the winter months and coronavirus cases continue to rise, we are expecting an increase in people needing end of life care.

We’re facing an end-of-life care crisis. £21 from you could help pay for an hour of care for someone at the end of life.

“None of us expected this pandemic to go on for so long and clearly a monthly shortfall of £2 million is unsustainable for any charity, which is why we need to ask the public to help us.

Please donate today: sueryder.org/winterappeal

“Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice is playing a vital part in the coronavirus effort – all of the staff here

Sue Ryder is a charity registered in England and Wales (1052076) and in Scotland (SCO39578). Ref. No. 07222. © Sue Ryder. November 2020.

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his month we pay our third and final visit to a fascinating pocket guide, issued “by authority of the Bourne Urban District Council” and available in the 1960s for one shilling, (five pence in pre-decimal terms). For a small market town with its 5,370 residents, it is surprising to read just how varied the “industry and commerce” section of this guide proved to be. The rapid expansion of Peterborough with job opportunities galore, prompting the daily exodus of workers on the A15, had not yet begun. Buses would transport many from the town to factories such as Blackstones in Stamford and Allis Chalmers in Essendine, but the guide outlines the range of opportunities there were to be had at the time, without you having to jump on the Delaine or strike up your Morris Minor to get to work! “Situated in a purely agricultural district,” it explains, “the industries of Bourne are for the most part connected with agriculture, including the manufacture of artificial manures, fellmongering, making of agricultural implements, a pea factory, maltings and granaries etc.” It goes on to add that market gardening was also carried on quite extensively, whilst Bourne’s water cress production was in demand over a large part of the country. Understandably, when a small town can boast such a giant on the world’s motor racing stage as the late Raymond Mays, then proud references to it must be made in any writing, or indeed conversations, of the mid-1960s. The guide tells us that “a member of one of the town’s oldest and most respected

families brought fame to his birthplace through the works that produced the E.R.A. racing car that had an international reputation. These works, situated at the eastern entrance to the town, now considerably enlarged, produce the world-famous B.R.M. cars which, in 1962, became the first British-made car to win the World Championship.” Amongst the longer established family businesses such as Wherry and Sons, T.W. Mays and Sons Ltd, the Bourne Laundry and Cleaning Services Co. Ltd. E.N. Moody and Sons Ltd, and Warners Ltd, the guide mentions several small factories manufacturing engineering parts, metal casings and ladies underwear having recently become established in the town, adding that “there are adequate sites and facilities for others of a similar type”. Returning to the earlier theme of Bourne being within an agricultural district, there is mention made in the guide of the cattle market, situated behind the Burghley Arms Hotel. “On Fair Days”, we are informed, “it is not uncommon for over 3,000 animals to be penned there”. There would also have been large numbers of animals penned in “the pig market” (as it was known) behind the Marquis of Granby pub, which is now home to Renu. Finally, a slaughterhouse was serving the town and district (“The Slipe”), in addition to an abattoir, slaughtering horses for export to the continent, (known as The Klondike”). Advertisements in the guide remind the reader how things have changed over half a century, including the length of the telephone contact numbers!

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We employ EU nationals. What is changing, and when?

The new Immigration Act means that the free movement (the right to work and live in the UK) of EU (European Union) and EEA (European Economic Area) nationals will end at 11pm on December 31st, 2020. Non-UK nationals wanting to enter the UK and work after that date will need to apply in advance and satisfy a new points-based immigration system to be awarded a visa. EU citizens and their family members already in the UK who wish to continue living here will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to remain legally resident. https://www.gov.uk/settled-statuseu-citizens-families/applying-for-settled-status . Although the deadline for applying is June 30th, 2021, EU nationals who cannot prove that they arrived in the UK before December 31st, 2020, will require sponsorship under the new points-based system. Therefore, those EU nationals already in the UK would be wise to apply before December 31st.

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Depending on how long they’ve been living in the UK, EU nationals applying to the EU Settlement Scheme will be given either “settled status” or “pre-settled status”. To obtain settled status, they must have started living in the UK by December 31st, 2020 and have

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he long-range weather forecast, at the moment, predicts a fairly settled and mild December. So, winter digging could continue late into the month, which also helps to expose hibernating grubs which the birds can then eat. Then cover the plot to prevent weed growth, minerals being leached out by rain, and to keep the soil warm, which helps with early planting in the spring. For those days that are too wet or cold to go outside, you could do the following: • Consider what grew well this year and what you might plant next year: how about being a bit adventurous and trying something a bit out of the ordinary for a change? Here are some different vegetables you might like to try: celeriac, daikon radish (a huge radish that you can use in salads or stir fries), snake gourds, heritage crops such as purple carrots, rainbow sweetcorn and blue French climbing beans. • Clean and sharpen your garden tools, and clean seed trays, pots and other equipment to prevent any diseases carrying over to infect next year’s seedlings. Also give the shed a good tidy out and clean. There are very few crops that you can plant; however, if you have not planted them yet, you can plant garlic and onion seeds (which should be sown in trays or

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ith Christmas approaching, many can be forgiven for thinking that this would be a quiet time to be an estate agent… think again! With the new year on the horizon, many prospective buyers and sellers are not waiting and are beginning their search and launching their home to the market in December, in order to beat the ‘New Year Rush’. Boxing Day has proven to be extremely popular on the online platforms, such as Rightmove, with record viewing numbers being reported, year on year. It has been reported that Boxing Day is one of, if not the busiest day of the year for viewing numbers, therefore what better time to have your home online? Here, at Newton Fallowell, we are discreetly marketing numerous homes prior to Christmas, launching to the market on Boxing Day. This allows us to show our proactivity with our database of buyers, and arrange viewings, whilst beating the influx of

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s Christmas draws near in this most extraordinary of years, everyone will have differing emotions. From a legal perspective as solicitors, we continue to help our clients manage risk. There are potentially new risks if the coronavirus crisis continues over an unknown period. What has not changed is that we all need help with our legal concerns. At Double and Megson, we continue to advise and help our clients. At this time of the year we all think of family and friends more than ever. Perhaps we have not updated our will lately or we may need a Lasting Power of Attorney. Maybe we are considering a house move, remembering that the moratorium on Stamp Duty will last until the end of March 2021. Solicitors often advise and represent clients in differing types of disagreement or negotiations. There is a move towards a more conciliatory course of negotiations which is less contentious. It is, of course, never perfect but it is a well-

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Make sure any electrical wires are well hidden and baubles are higher than your dog can reach in case they steal and swallow them. Tinsel is pretty, but terrible if eaten, as it causes blockages within the gut, so decorate the tree with safer ornaments instead. Holly, mistletoe and some flowers are toxic – lilies especially so. It is best to check and avoid having any toxic ones in the house at all. Don’t leave out bowls of chocolates, sweets, or cakes. Even the best trained dogs are given to temptation (humans are just as bad, aren’t we?) and we know that chocolate is particularly harmful to dogs. If you buy presents for your pets, make sure they are safe and indestructible. Swallowing small balls or feathers often ends up with your pet in surgery. If you want to give treats, why not give their regular one, just wrapped up, and that way you avoid any digestive upsets but let them join the fun. Talking of digestive upsets – fatty, spicy leftovers are definitely ‘no-nos’ as far as pets are concerned. Over-rich food tends to lead to gastroenteritis with its vomiting and diarrhoea. Worse still, it can lead to pancreatitis, a very painful inflammatory condition that may lead to hospitalisation of your pet. Bones are also bad news and should never be fed to a pet, especially cooked bones. They shard as they break up and can do as much damage as glass. Finally, if we do get to have visitors this year, remember your pet may not be so keen with the excitement as we are. Ensure they have a safe room or human-free zone to escape to and have their food and litter tray in a private place. So … Ho, Ho, Ho, and have a Merry Little (Safe) Christmas Cheer!

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Usually when Santa visits each street, his collectors knock on doors to alert residents to his arrival, but this year, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this will not be possible. Each day in December his route will be published on the Bourne Lions Website and Facebook page so please do look out for his arrival near you. You can track Santa and his sleigh each evening as in previous years on www.Santabourne.org. Families coming out to see Santa are asked to respect social distancing and keep two metres away from the sleigh. Unlike in past years, those of

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In the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, what gift did my true love give to me on the seventh day of Christmas? Who wrote the song, “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas”; a) Bing Crosby, b) Frank Sinatra, or c) Irving Berlin? Who popularised the Christmas tree in England in the 19th century; a) Queen Victoria, b) Prince Albert or c) William Gladstone? What is the name of the fruit sauce which is a traditional accompaniment to the Christmas turkey? n what did Marley’s ghostly face first appear to O Scrooge in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”; a) the mirror, b) the window or c) the door knocker? Which word, associated with Christmas, comes from a Greek word meaning “we can act anything”? Whose is the first voice to be heard on the original recording of Band Aid’s “Do They Know it’s Christmas”; a) Bob Dylan, b) Paul Young or c) Paul McCartney? Which horse won the 1964 Epsom Derby; a) Santa Claus, b) Mistletoe Magic or c) Turkey Trot? In the pantomime, who is Aladdin’s mother? What bird did Queen Elizabeth I decree should be eaten at Christmas? Of which occupation is Joseph the Patron Saint? Which regal-sounding group had the Christmas number ones in 1975 and 1991, and with which song? Who discovered Christmas Island in 1777; a) Christopher Columbus, b) Sir Francis Drake or c) Captain Cook? Which carol mentions a 19th century Duke of Bohemia? Which Christmas item was invented by Tom Smith in 1847? Which nickname for Hollywood sounds ‘Christmassy’? I n which American state would you find the city of Bethlehem; a) Pennsylvania, b) Florida or c) California? Who played Scrooge in “A Muppet Christmas Carol”; a) Robin Williams, b) Michael Caine or c) Stephen Fry? Which British territory was captured on Christmas Day 1941; a) Hong Kong, b) Malta or c) Singapore? Which country gives a Christmas tree to Britain every year; a) Sweden, b) USA or c) Norway?

Answers 1. Seven swans a swimming, 2. Irving Berlin, 3. Prince Albert, 4. Cranberry, 5. The door knocker, 6. Pantomime, 7. Paul Young, 8. Santa Claus, 9. Widow Twankey, 10. Goose, 11. Carpentry, 12. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody, 13. Captain Cook, 14. Good King Wenceslas, 15. The Christmas cracker, 16. Tinseltown, 17. Pennsylvania, 18. Michael Caine, 19. Hong Kong, 20. Norway.

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Words from the Mayor

Dear Friends, Remembrance Day Walk A huge thank you to all those who helped and supported us on our recent Remembrance Day Walk on Sunday November 8th. There are so many people to say thank you to so, in no particular order: Lincs 4x4 Response Team, Ian Sismey the Town Clerk, Bourne Lions Club, JJ Mac Ltd, all my wonderful colleagues at Warners Midlands Plc who have been magnificent in their support, and all the individual sponsors who so kindly donated towards this event. At the time of writing, it looks like we have raised in excess of £2,500. Fiona and I are simply overwhelmed by all the kindness, generosity and well-wishing from everyone. Although we now find ourselves in Lockdown #2, it is our hope and intention to run a charity fundraising stall shortly before Christmas. Once

again, funds raised will go towards the Mayor’s charities but, at this point in time, it cannot be confirmed due to Covid restrictions and so we will wait and abide by the latest rules.

Town Council News A very busy period of Town Council meetings continues on “virtual platforms” and a start has been made on the draft budget proposals for 2021. We have recently provided winterthemed hanging baskets and the Christmas lights are starting to go up, to give the town some festive cheer at this needy time. As ever, thanks go to Trevor Wand and his team for their hard work and continuing support with the Christmas lights, and hopefully there will be a second tree and enhanced lighting in the Corn Exchange car park in addition to the tree in the Market Place. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and Happy Christmas in whatever form it takes this year, albeit a virtual one or with a “limited numbers, abiding by the government rules” type of celebration. Let’s all look forward to better times in 2021!

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Events: December 2020 Bourne Hereward Probus: The next general meeting is on Monday December 14th at 12.15pm. The presentation will be via Zoom and if anyone who is not sure about ZOOM would like to access the meeting, please contact Rob Denton, e-mail denton.robert@gmail.com.

Bourne Branch of the N.S.P.C.C. would like to thank all followers for their support in the past and wish everyone a Happy Christmas and New Year. They hope to get back to fundraising at some point in the new year as the charity is so important during these difficult times.

Bourne U3A is still up and running, albeit via Zoom. The next general meeting, via Zoom, will be on December 14th at 2.00pm. This will include a virtual presentation by Mike Storr on “Masters of Mirth - the Sequel.” He will talk about the beginning of Music Hall and some of his favourite characters. If anyone wishes to be included in the Bourne U3A Zoom meeting but does not have access details, please contact chairperson Malcolm Scriven at e-mail chairman@u3abourne.org.uk.

Burghley House 3rd: Burghley House’s spectacular Christmas shop opens. Open daily from 10am-4pm with free and easy car parking.

music, songs, and narration so you can tell the story of how winter got its colours, using household objects and your own Christmas tree. At the end of this you will have made, played, and stayed together which, after all, is the true meaning of Christmas! You will receive an invitation via email from Lyngo Theatre with all the materials you need for this activity. You will need to create a log-in for thinkific.com to access these materials. Cost £12 per family. Tickets available to book until midnight on Wednesday December 30th. 11th: Jazz in the Cellar Bar: 8pm on

14th: “Mini Mondays” 10:30am on . Interactive storytelling with Kirsty from Rhubarb Theatre. 30th: McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle “Christmas at Home.” An online music concert featuring a diverse mix of classic Christmas melodies, traditional and contemporary songs and tunes. Tickets £12. The Stamford and Guildhall Arts Centres have a YouTube channel where you can watch the latest online performances, some of which are subject to a time limit. Visit www.stamfordartscentre.com for the link. @stamfordarts Stamford & Guildhall Arts Centrse

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18th: Cuttin’ Loose at the Nags Head, Bourne.

1st - 31st: Lyngo Theatre presents Play@Home, a creative-play project for families with children under 10. Lyngo Theatre have developed a way to have that ‘Christmas Show’ experience for those of you who are not able to get to the theatre this year. It is a creative-play project which will get you ready for your big celebration.

31st: New Year’s Eve at the Nags Head: Revolver in a Mauritius beach theme and celebrating their new year at 9pm. Starts at 7:30pm. Meals optional from 5pm.

Lyngo Theatre have developed a show that you can actually do at home, not just watch! By following the fun instructional videos in the weeks leading up to Christmas you’ll make props and table-top sets from recycled materials and household objects, invent your own sensory sessions and take a creative-play journey together as a family through a garden of delights. They provide D E CE MB E R 2020

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Events Guide

Words from the Mayor

Urgent Appeal from Sue Ryder

Santa’s Sleigh Route

Schools News – Bourne Westfield

Pets & Vets – Warnings from Alder Vets

Your Garden – Tips for December

Odin HR Consultancy – Post-Brexit issues

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Consumer Advice from Safe Local Trades

Recipe of the Month – Eggnog