It’s getting closer by the day, and I’m not talking about the ticklish thirty days ahead for us ladies, as some of our chaps let loose that moustache once more during “Movember”. No, I’m talking turkey, trees, tinsel and trimming-up, as the whole wonderful Christmas season gathers momentum once more. Whatever you are planning over the next few weeks and hopefully finding plenty of ideas in this issue to help you, make sure to book early for your special events.
I hope you all continue to find your “Discovering” magazine both entertaining and useful, as we approach the Christmas period, just around the corner.
Finally, I’d like to wish our youngest son, Ed, a very happy 21st birthday this month –where have those years gone?!
What a fabulous month ahead for sports fans - four ‘World Cups’ in the same month! England ladies are in the Rugby Union World Cup in New Zealand; England’s Rugby League World Cup in England features men, women, and wheelchair competitors; In Australia, England’s men are in the Cricket T20 World Cup; whilst in Qatar, both England and Wales are our representatives in the men’s FIFA World Cup. Exhausting stuff keeping up with it all!
And finally, the very last word on the death of Her Majesty comes from the BBC’s Nicholas Witchell: “Then she had significant weight loss and we saw less and less of her!” … and one from me: When I saw a couple of pigeons on my roof, whispering suspiciously to each other I couldn’t help wondering whether they were plotting a coup.
Enjoy the read.
Oliver’s Baby Care feature.
Book reviews from Bourne Bookshop.
Schools News: Morton Primary.
Bourne Town FC fixtures.
Schools News: Edenham Primary.
From Bourne to Whistler: Mountain bike feature.
Words from the Mayor.
Lakeside Healthcare: The Hereward Practice.
Smalley Hot Tub Services Ltd feature.
Deep-in- Aesthetics.
Local History: Deserted villages.
Judy Smith: A tribute.
Will & Probate Services.
Alto Electrical: safety advice.
Gardening advice for November.
Property Market Report with Newton Fallowell.
Community Matters.
The Quiz Inquisition.
“The Sound of Music” at Stamford Arts Centre.
What’s on: Events and gigs guide.
Santa’s Sleigh Route.
Hall & Hall: BRM at the USA Grand Prix (1962).
Classified businesses directory.
With thanks to: Double and Megson, Nick Ash, Liberty Partnership, Anna Kelby, Bourne Bookshop, Scott Stewart, Brynley Heaven, Christine Beardwood, Eileen Le Voi, Coleen Everitt.
Copy deadline for the December issue is Friday 11th November 2022.
Olivers Babycare’s store is part of EDPA Limited, a long-established online retailer, trading in Peterborough for sixteen years.
John Lewis announced in April 2021 that their Peterborough branch would close immediately, leaving the area without a specialist baby store. That was the catalyst for the CEO of EDPA, Gerad Barclay, to fill the gap, by opening the Olivers Babycare store, at 24b King Street Industrial Estate, Langtoft, PE6 9NF.
Speed was of the essence. EDPA already operated five warehouses around Peterborough; creating shop space, therefore, was not a problem. Designing the store space and finding professionals for the shop fitout during the Covid lockdown was certainly a challenge though. However, with determination and incentives, the store fitout was completed quickly, and it opened in June 2021.
In recognition of the out-of-town location, emphasis was placed on quality, to create a parent-friendly, relaxing environment which includes baby changing facilities and air conditioning. The shop was instantly popular, attracting parents from the Deepings, Bourne,
Liz - Before joining Olivers Babycare, Liz worked in childcare for eight years. Being a mother herself, Liz can share her wealth of knowledge on “all things babies and children” and the things that make parents’ lives that bit easier. Liz works in the store most days, ready to create a personal shopping experience for you whilst visiting Olivers Babycare.
Charlotte - is a mum of two and has worked at Olivers Babycare for four years. She has incredible product knowledge and is also Sales Manager for EDPA Ltd. She stays in touch with trends by working in the shop on Saturdays, sharing her knowledge and experience and helping you find the best options for you and your family.
March, Stamford, Peterborough, Bedford, Cambridge, Norwich, Leicestershire, Rutland, and Nottinghamshire.
These early customers indicated that they wanted to see more products on display in-store, so, in order to meet the demand, Olivers Babycare invested heavily to triple the space, thus enabling them to have feature displays from big-name brands, such as Silver Cross, Nuna, Joie, Venicci, Cybex, Munchkin, Uppababy, and Chicco, to name but a few. Customers can try these products in-store and have access to a range of 4,000 products from the extensive stock in the warehouses.
You can find out about all their latest promotions, new products, fantastic competitions, and product demos via their social media: @oliversbabycareuk @oliversbabycare.
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John Rebus had been in court plenty of times, but this was his first time in the dock, on trial for a crime that could put him behind bars for the rest of his life. What drove a good man to cross the line? Or have times changed, and the rules with them? Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke faces Edinburgh’s most explosive case in years, as a corrupt cop goes missing after claiming to harbour secrets that could sink the city’s police force.
‘The standout novel from one of the great storytellers of our generation … The kind of ending you won’t ever forget.’ (Chris Whitaker).
Before “It Ends with Us”, it started with Atlas. Colleen Hoover tells fan favourite Atlas’s side of the story and shares what comes next in this long-anticipated sequel to the #1 Sunday Times bestseller “It Ends with Us”.
Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas, “It Starts with Us” picks up right where the epilogue for the bestselling phenomenon “It Ends with Us” left off. Revealing more about Atlas’s past and following Lily as she embraces a second chance at true love while navigating a jealous ex-husband.
A full-colour companion book for fans of Alice Oseman’s bestselling Heartstopper series. “The Heartstopper Yearbook” is packed full of exclusive content from the Heartstopper universe: never-before-seen illustrations, an
exclusive minicomic, character profiles, trivia, and insight into Alice Oseman’s creative process, narrated by a cartoon version of Alice herself.
BY TOM FLETCHERGeorge, Neila, and Bash are the worst band on Earth. George wants them to be brilliant but Neila has stage fright, and Bash is too distracted by his obsession with stars, aliens, and faraway planets. They’re determined to blow their friends away at their school Battle
of the Bands contest. But the moment they start to play... they’re beamed up into space!!! Competing against alien bands from every galaxy, if they don’t win, they might never make it home again. An intergalactically awesome tale of celebrating difference, believing in yourself, and the power of friendship.
This term we were delighted to host our first “Ways To Work Day” to engage our children to think about the world of work. We were able to invite ten visitors into school who spent the day with the children, talking and demonstrating what they do. The day is part of our ambitious curriculum to open doors to our children’s futures.
Visitors included a nurse, sustainable travel advisor, company director, cruise ship captain, midwife, communications and marketing manager, children’s counsellor, National Farmers Union member, and representatives of the armed forces. The visitors, from our parent group, were amazed by the children’s engagement, questions, and responses. As well as a “Careers Fair” style introduction to the visitor, some gave additional talks in the classrooms.
George Trafford, Executive Headteacher, explained, “We organised the day to give the children a taste of different jobs but, most importantly, to encourage them to think about the importance of working hard at school and aspiring to be the best they can be. There was a wide variety of jobs on show, but every single visitor spoke to the children about their choice of career being something that they loved doing.”
A reminder that the school is holding an Open Day on Thursday, November 3rd from 9:30am to 11:30am. Parents looking for school places for September 2023 are welcome to attend on this day or book an alternative visit on 01778 570389.
came to Edenham in early October, and it was truly fantastic! We are always looking for new ways to engage our children in subjects across the curriculum, and this week it was the turn of science to step into the spotlight. Every child was lucky enough to participate in an experience provided by specialist visitors who had fantastic knowledge in their field.
Our school hall was turned into a planetarium by ‘Starlincs’; Key Stage 1 was turned into a zoo with a visit from ‘ZooLab’; and our Lower Key Stage 2 became a science lab with the help of ‘Chemistry Cocophony’. It was a great
experience for children to get ‘hands-on’ with science and learn in a different exciting way, without having to leave the classroom.
Throughout the week, children also took part in ‘Now Press Play’ which is an immersive experience the school has invested in this year which enables children to explore scientific concepts. All of this perfectly encapsulates Edenham School’s vision of having a love of learning, love of the environment, and being prepared for the future
It has been great meeting potential new parents. If your child will be starting school in September 2023, and you would like to see and hear more about what we get up to at Edenham, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01778 591207 or edenham.enquiries@ southlincs-hub.co.uk to arrange a chat and tour.
within natural and spacious grounds
Outdoor Education for all our children
A focus on the whole child
A strong and embedded family ethos ‘Wrap-around care’ available with Red Deer Rangers
If, like me, you have ever been on a really long bike ride or been challenging yourself over jumps and muddy trails on your mountain bike, you have maybe wondered just what it would be like to become an expert, who can pound away the miles or risk life and limb over monstrous downhill trails and scary jumps and slalom tracks.
I had the good fortune to talk with one such expert recently. David Dalton is a local, sports-mad team leader, based at Bourne Leisure Centre, who has recently returned from The Mountain Biking World Championships, held at the Whistler Bike Park, north of Vancouver in Canada’s awesome Rocky Mountains – a far cry from Wansford, the village David calls home.
Having grown up to love all sports and outdoor challenges, the twenty-nine-year-old returned to the family farm after Stamford College and was soon to embark on a career in the leisure industry, spending over six years as a full-time duty manager and lifeguard at Stamford Leisure Centre. Eighteen months now at Bourne, David is furthering his career credentials with extra swimming training courses, alongside his full-time duty manager role.
Even though David had been a keen mountain biker from an early age, it was not until a chance occurrence six years ago that he realised that there could be a successful future for him in the sport. Attending an event in Yorkshire with his father to cheer on a friend’s son, David agreed to stand in for the absent would-be competitor … and won! He was soon entering competitions and before long, was attracting sponsors, so crucial in an event where every component on a top-ofthe-range cycle can cost a small fortune!
TREK Racing, one of the world’s leaders, were the first to show an interest in David and continue to provide him with his mountain bikes. Many of his gearing requirements are met through his connection with Gusset Components, who, according to their website, have gained a “reputation for making bombproof parts”, much needed in this particular cycling discipline. Ohlins Racing are also keen for David to race with their high quality suspension systems.
The recent World Championships were sponsored by Red Bull. At the moment, David’s helmets are also now sponsored by
the world-renowned company, and it is one of David’s ambitions to become a bigger part of their enterprise, as his profile in the sport hopefully becomes greater.
As far as David’s performances in the actual World Championships were concerned, he was proud to come away with two medals and four trophies, two of which were for certain downhill races, one for a specific freestyle jumping event and the other for a slalom competition.
Two years ago, David had qualified for the World Championships which were to be held in Italy, but the Covid pandemic put paid to the whole competition. Now, having qualified for this year’s event and come away with a considerable measure of success against world-class opposition, David looks forward to making it a hat-trick by qualifying for the World Championships in 2023!
When he’s not biking down the mountains of Canada, David keeps fit by attending the group indoor cycling classes at Bourne Leisure Centre.
If you would like to come to an indoor cycling class, visit www.leisuresk.co.uk to apply for your free pass.
Clearly, their dedicated care of the plants in our town and the village of Dyke were as impressive for the judges of the ‘East Midlands in Bloom’ competition as they were for the many people who have voiced their appreciation of the floral displays this year. This was one element of a team effort which pleasingly gained Bourne the ‘East Midlands in Bloom, Best Town’ trophy!
More groups within the town are now contributing to the community effort to make this town the best it can be. You will find details of Bourne’s entry and results at www.emib.org.uk.
If you would like to help with ‘Bourne in Bloom’ in the future, which relies on willing litter pickers, local community groups and local charities, please get in touch with the Town Council.
As the Mayor of Bourne, one of the greatest privileges I have had over the last six months is to meet representatives of locally based groups providing events, services, and opportunities; women and men of this district’s Rotary Clubs, Round Table and Lions organisations who enrich
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this community and the world beyond, with their activities and fundraising. These are friendly, inclusive organisations and, if you think you would like to be part of what they do, please give them a call as they would love to have new members.
I recently attended a presentation, hosted by Delaine’s Bus Museum, which showcased a great opportunity for local schools to use funded outreach services provided by Silverstone Interactive Museum to support STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths.) This opportunity is available to introduce students of all ages in our local schools to Bourne’s historical contribution to British motor racing and demonstrate how reliant this sport is on using STEM skills to develop its technologies.
Students will see the connections between their school learning and how this relates to excellent and exciting career opportunities.
Silverstone is now the custodian of the Bourne’s motor racing history archive, presented by the Owen family, and has its own interactive museum at Silverstone which is providing presenters and materials for the outreach programme.
This year, Bourne has also enjoyed the return of ‘SciFest’, a local initiative to promote the joys of science education and this leads me to think about our town celebrations at Manning Road on November 5th and how much I look forward to that blend of history and chemistry in a dark sky!
Congratulations to Bill Pauley and his assistant Phil Whyles who received the Judges’ Award “for the provision and maintenance of the wonderful hanging baskets and containers that decorated the town so coherently”.
All beef courses are made from Blizzard, a 16-month-old heifer, born and bred from Sir Jamie’s herd and delivered to your plates by chef Michael.
Pan-fried Beef Rillette, topped with Tempura Prawns, Watercress and an Oriental Glaze
Served with Pickled Vegetables and Liquorice
Orange Granita and Strawberry Sorbet
Served with Wild Mushroom Fricassee, Honey Glazed Carrots, Roasted Shallots, Potato Fondant, covered in a Rich Red Wine Jus
Served with Kirsch Cherries, Honeycomb and Cherry Ripple Ice Cream
Honey Roast Parsnip Soup Served with Parsnip and Ginger Crisps
Juniper Cured Salmon Served with Whipped Horseradish Cream and Melba Toast
Smoked Duck Salad Served with Figs, Fresh Rocket and Pine Nuts
Classic Turkey Roast Served with Seasoned Veg, Roast Potatoes and Rich Gravy
Slow Cooked Beef Fore Rib
Served with Creamed Potatoes, Roasted Shallots and Gravy Fillet of Sea Bass
Served with Sautéed Potatoes, Spring Onions, Ginger and Prawns
Vegan Nut Roast Finished with Tomato Arabiatta, and Basil Oil
Topped with Custard
With Chocolate Shards and Vanilla Ice Cream alongside
Individual Lemon Posset With Homemade Shortbread and Raspberries served alongside
For any food allergies or dietary requirements please let our team know and we will try to accommodate you as best as we possibly can!
Classic French Onion Soup
“Gruyere Croute”
Ham Hock, Pickled Estate Roots, Quail’s Egg and Mustard
Home-cured Juniper Salmon, Cucumber Sorbet
Chargrilled Halloumi, Sun-blushed Tomatoes, Olives and Balsamic Dressing
Twice-baked Parmesan Soufflé, Basil Oil and Rocket
Twelve Ounce Sirloin Steak, Grilled Garnish, Giant Onion Rings and Watercress
Breast of Chicken, Smoky Bacon Risotto, Tenderstem, Madeira and Truffle
Loin of Venison, Baby Vegetables, Roasted Beetroots and a Blackberry and Port Jus Wild Mushroom Parmesan and Rocket Linguine with Truffle Oil
Moroccan Vegetable Tagine, Roasted Garlic, Giant Cous Cous and Flat Bread
Lemon Posset with Shortbread and Raspberries
Vanilla Panna Cotta, Cherry Soup and Apple Crisps
For any food allergies or dietary requirements please let our team know and we will try to accommodate you as best as we possibly can!
Farmhouse Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Ganache, Pistachio Halves, Honeycomb and Blood Orange Sorbet
Christmas is coming! We’ll help take the stress out of your preparations, by providing you with your complete Christmas dinner & much more! Our order books are open for veg boxes, filled with home grown & locally grown seasonal vegetables. You can order your Christmas turkey from Grasmere Farm’s butchery counter. Come to our Christmas Event on November 27th, for mulled wine, mince pies & supplier tastings. Don’t forget that bird food, feeders, nest boxes & accessories make a great gift too!
Summertime at Vine House Farm! We’re happy to see ripe strawberries & raspberries arriving daily; fresh broad beans & peas are available now too. Our chillers are stocked to the brim with plenty of fresh produce, much of which we serve on our Café menu. Have you tried a pint of freshly pasteurised milk from Bassingthorpe yet? Deliveries are on a Monday & Thursday - from cow to bottle to chiller all in one morning! We’ve a new cabin in our wildlife garden, which will serve hot & cold drinks, ice-cream & cake too - dogs are welcome in that area & we also have a new range of dog treats!
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Leek and Potato Soup (GF) Goats Cheese and Tomato Bruschetta Classic Prawn Cocktail with a Marie-Rose Sauce Creamy Garlic Mushrooms on Toasted Ciabatta
Roast Crown of Turkey with a Chipolata and Chestnut and Sausage-meat Stuffing
Roast Sirloin of Beef with a Homemade Yorkshire Pudding Pan roasted Cod Loin with a Mixed Herb Butter Sauce Spinach, Mushroom and Butterbean Vegan Pie Main courses are served with Seasonal Vegetables, Braised Red Cabbage, Roasted Potatoes, and a Rich Gravy. Gluten Free and Vegan Gravy available
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce Sticky Spiced Pear and Brandy Tart with Ice-cream Bucks Fizz Mousse Torte Warm Chocolate Brownie (Gluten free and Dairy Free)
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The Care Quality Commission has recognised that Lakeside Healthcare at Bourne is delivering 'high quality care' and, for the third consecutive time, the practice has been awarded a “Good” rating for providing services that are safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Inspectors said that patients were shown ’kindness and respect’ and received ‘effective care and treatment’, while staff were ‘supported and valued’. The report noted: ‘The way the practice was led and managed promoted the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.’
The full report is available online on the practice website or visit https://bit.ly/3RpcYoU.
We deliver 'high quality care' and are rated “Good” in all areas by CQC.
Our online consultation platform, Doctrin, has the highest patient satisfaction rates in Europe. Since its launch in March, nearly 4,000 consultations have been submitted, with 98.9% of respondents saying they were met with compassion, 95.6% happy to recommend it to others and 93.2% agreeing that they had received sufficient information on their condition. For more details on Doctrin and how to use it, please visit our website.
Introducing Lakeside’s new Chief Executive Jessica Bawden is Lakeside's new Chief Executive and works as part of the newly restructured Executive Team. In her first week in her role she visited us in order to learn more about our staff, practice and community.Lucy Lynch is our practice’s first Social Prescriber, helping patients with physical, social and lifestyle issues. Hers is a relatively new role in healthcare, offering help on issues including smoking cessation, weight loss, coping with isolation, anxiety, or financial difficulties. Social Prescribers assess patients' problems and signpost them to the best source of help and advice, whether that is medical, or to external agencies such as community projects, charities, or specialists, including the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Crisis, or Mind.
Lucy will be working with Bourne and Stamford patients through the Four Counties Primary Care Network.
Joint clinics for the annual flu vaccination and the Autumn covid booster are being held from 1st October until December - if you receive a text message invitation or a letter to book your flu/covid autumn booster please book your appointment online via the NHS App or by telephoning reception.
We would like to thank you for all the kind feedback we have received over recent months about the high quality of our care. Here is a selection of reviews recently written on NHS Choices.
I’ve always had a lovely experience with this practice where staff are really helpful and listen to what you say. I’ve had loads of help from them, and they are always looking for ways to help and they’re so friendly and nice.”
The partners and staff at Lakeside Healthcare at Bourne would like to wish Dr Ian Wheatley all the very best on his retirement. Dr Wheatley has served the community for the last twenty-six years after coming here for just a six-month placement! He said, “I liked the variety and human aspect of General Practice, and it has been a very worthwhile career. I will miss the team and the patients immensely.”His wife, Janet, who has been with us for eight years, will work with us for a few more months as a Healthcare Assistant. The whole team would like to with them both every happiness for the future.
I would like to thank everyone …The receptionists have always been friendly and helpful. When phone appointments have been arranged with my doctor I have heard back quickly. I cannot thank my doctor enough for their patience, kindness, and advice. You can’t ask for more. Thank you.”
I described my symptoms using the Doctrin platform and was phoned by the doctor before 9am the following day. The consultation was thorough and sympathetic.”
I used the Doctrin service as I find it convenient and easy to use. I was offered an appointment with the doctor within a day and was seen promptly. I find Doctrin very convenient, and have used it a number of times, with the same prompt response; appointments when needed and great advice without having to take time off work to sit in a waiting room, trying to park etc. Highly recommend.”
Went to the surgery this morning and got very prompt treatment. All staff I encountered were excellent. Lovely receptionist, nurse, and doctor. Very grateful for wonderful treatment.”
One warm evening during the Covid lockdown in March 2020, Chris and Justine Smalley were in their hot tub, wondering just how being furloughed from a seventeen-year career in the Royal Navy would affect Chris and his family.
a graduate engineer, Chris had fixed everything from air defence systems to ships’ radar systems... and, yes, he had also repaired their own hot tub! This was their ‘light bulb moment’ and Smalley Hot Tub Services Ltd was born!
Over the next two years, the business grew to a point where repairs on all makes and models of inflatable tub, and also acrylic tubs, were being made. In August, the family left the Royal Navy behind, moving to Pinchbeck, and to large premises, from where this flourishing business now operates, with aspirations to include a showroom before long.
Smalley Hot Tub Services offer a wide range of services, all underlain by a friendly, customercentred approach. These include hot tub and liner repairs, pump servicing and replacement, and diagnosing electrical faults, besides being a main dealer for several firms such as Catalina Spas and Earth Spas.
They have a very strong online offering and can supply chemicals, swimming pools, barbecues and so much more for the great outdoors, from their “One Stop Shop”.
Justine and Chris pride themselves on the highest standards, good workmanship, and honesty, putting customers first above everything else.
Dermal fillers
As we approach the end of the year, we are seeing more aesthetic clinics popping up on the high street, offering the latest in anti-wrinkle treatments, fillers, and skin boosters. There has been a massive increase in the number of people offering these treatments, but not all is as it should be. We would like to try to educate you in knowing what to look for when choosing your preferred clinician.
Legally, practitioners should only be performing these procedures after the patient has had a face-to-face consultation with a registered prescriber such as a doctor, dentist or pharmacist who holds an additional qualification in this area. Being a nurse alone is not enough and you can check if they have the additional qualification by searching their first and last name at www.nmc.org.uk/ registration/search-the-register.
If no prescribing qualification is stated they need to have another fully qualified person in the room with them during the consultation. For over a decade, these non-surgical treatments have been almost entirely unregulated. This has led to major and irreversible impacts on patients’ health and wellbeing, as well as their physical appearance. With many clinics able to advertise directly through social media, in the absence of safeguards and regulations, vulnerable clients may find themselves being treated by somebody who does not hold the correct qualifications to practise safely.
Alistair, at Deep-in Aesthetics, is a registered pharmacist and has been so for over twenty-five years. He also holds both medical and aesthetic qualifications, as well as a post-graduate master’s degree in prescribing. This allows the client to feel safe in the knowledge that, if anything untoward happened and there was a medical issue, you know that you would be in the best of hands.
So, to sum up…. May we ask you that next time you visit your aesthetic practitioner, simply ask whether they are themselves the prescriber and, if not, ensure you are receiving a face-to-face consultation with the medical professional who is responsible for your care.
Lip fillers
Bunny lines
Downturned corners of mouth
Gummy smiles
Fat dissolving
Profhilo (turkey neck)
Vitamin B12 injections
Anti-wrinkle treatments
Smoker's lines
Profhilo (five-point face lift)
D injections
eye treatments
sweating
Brow lift
Cheek filler
Lovely professional couple, Alistair is well qualified and rehearsed in the administration and guidance of the beauty aesthetics and Julie knows what the client wants. A perfect combination. They are so reasonably priced which is reflected on their determination to be accessible to clients."
Can't recommend Alistair and Julie enough; I wouldn't go anywhere else for aesthetics. Super informative and friendly, and incredibly patient with my anxiety that creeps in around procedures. In addition to them being welcoming and highly professional, the results obtained are excellent."
In reality, the law in this country is about rights and responsibilities in a modern democracy. As we enter the pre-Christmas period, some issues arise, but please note that the following list is far from exhaustive.
There is now a recent change in that various Trusts need to be registered with the Trust Registration Service under the risk that, if they are not, there is the prospect of potential fines of between £100 and £5,000. There would be a warning first.
This can catch out various Trusts and in particular “express trusts”. A ‘will estate’, either with or without Probate lasting more than two years, will be caught by this law. Anyone concerned about this should initially consider the advice on the government website for the Trust Registration Service and take legal advice if they do not know what to do to register the Trust. There is a need for a so-called Lead Trustee to be nominated in the online forms.
1Check our home insurance to include buildings insurance to see if we are content, especially regarding winter storm damage, pipe leaks and things like flooding risks.
2Check our motor insurance is up to date as well and whether cover is supplied for winter hazards such as how will an accident be covered in various circumstances so we can assess the risks of various conditions.
3Take care when driving in the dark for cyclists, pedestrians, and animals, some of which carry enhanced risks at this time of the year, such as deer on our country roads.
4Take care when driving into the sun when it is low in the sky.
The historian Maurice Beresford captured the imagination of England with his “muddy boots” approach. He recorded deserted villages that had disappeared forever or shrunk into a hamlet; lost to floods or plague in early or medieval times; given over to sheep by a landowner; or ‘emparked’.
I always like to imagine Osbert Crawford leaning out of a light plane in the 1920s taking photos of landscape features only visible from the air. Fen waterways were revealed by crop marks or “ancient field lynchets insensible to the earthbound observer” (lovely phrase from Kitty Hauser in her book, “Bloody Old Britain”).
Osbert Crawford, in turn, inspired Major George Allen who scoped out Castor near Peterborough, with a camera he designed and built himself, flying single-handed with an Ordnance Survey map on his knees. The photographic plate had to be replaced after each exposure.
Now we are spoiled. You can lord it on Satellite view and see ancient fenland watercourses; or puzzle over the remains of some interesting patterns in a rare, unploughed field next to the A15; or get into LIDAR mapping online, the ground-penetrating lasers made familiar by “Time Team”.
Kirkby Underwood is a flourishing community today, with the church curiously set apart in the fields. That’s a clue. Rex Needle tells us, “The old village of Kirkby Underwood was originally clustered around the church, but after purchasing the land in 1712, Sir Gilbert Heathcote set about developing the area
Like many pioneers, OGS Crawford kept up his subscription to the “Awkward Club”.
as a shoot and, to protect the woods, he moved the village over a quarter of a mile to the east where it stands today.”
We can speculate about the bundle of motives that drove Heathcote to move the village. Deterring poaching? Keeping the ordinary folk out of sight? We cannot be certain.
We can be sure though that this village removal was not caused by a catastrophe, nor purely by economic modernisation; “improvement” as it was called. Gilbert Heathcote was seriously wealthy and well-connected. We have it on the good authority of Alexander Pope that he carried a reputation for meanness. Conspicuous consumption and prestigious recreation seem the most plausible answer. Back then in the Early Modern period, this was a thing, just as in our own day.
Spool forward to the present. Villages around Bourne have little need to worry about wasting away and sometimes quite the opposite, finding themselves deluged with housing estates and attractive to incomers.
Village history is best seen as a layer cake. Disasters seldom called only once. “Improvements” might come in waves and pulses over the centuries. A lot can change in a single generation. Think of the changes we have seen. The unexpected story of Kirkby Underwood is a cautionary reminder not to shunt all village trauma safely back into the medieval era or the relative comfort of the deep past. Did we not lose the Aveland Wapentake compound, ploughed out within living memory?
If the definition of a “daughter of a town” is an inhabitant who was born and passed away in that one place, having lived nowhere else, then the recently departed Judy Smith has gained that accolade. Born in Victoria Place during the Second World War, as the second daughter (after Mollie) of Henry and Lucy Rose, Judith (but forever known affectionately as Judy) only ever lived in two houses in Bourne during her entire life!
Judy passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday August 31st at the age of seventy-nine, and a crowded Bourne Abbey Church was the venue for a service of thanksgiving for her life on October 3rd. Her life was filled to the brim with working on behalf of the residents of her beloved town and neighbouring area, as a long-standing Town and SKDC Councillor and former mayor, but also as an organiser of a wide range of community and fundraising activities.
Educated at Abbey Road and Bourne Grammar (where she would first meet her husband-to-be, John), Judy went on to work for Mays Chemicals on Cherry Holt Road. It was through membership of the Young Conservatives that Judy would be re-introduced to John, whose family had, much earlier, established Smiths grocery store on North Street, (now the popular pub, “Smiths of Bourne”). They were married in 1970 and moved into 60 Gladstone Street, and four years later, their only child, David, was born. He now lives in Walton-on-Thames with his wife, Helen, having provided Judy with Isabella and Scott, grandchildren on whom she and John would dote. Sadly, John lost a long battle with
cancer and died in 2015.
Away from the shop, Judy passionately believed in helping others, especially those in the need of help in the local community. She served on Bourne Town Council for well over twenty years. Having supported John through his mayoralty twice, Judy held the office of town mayor herself in 2005. With her vast knowledge and experience of the area, she was also elected to South Kesteven District Council and held the position of Chairman in 2016-17, having previously served as Vice-chairman.
Judy worked tirelessly, raising money for so many good causes over the years such as the Church Hall Christmas Fayre, Bourne in Bloom, whist drives for the Church Hall, the Butterfield Centre, Dyke Village Hall Committee and at coffee mornings for the Skate Park. She also served as a trustee of several local charities and civic organisations and was a long-standing member of the local Conservative Association.
In his eulogy for his mother, David recounted how the creation of the Bourne Twinning Association and its links with Doudeville in France had given her several opportunities to proudly represent her town and create friendships and harmony, alongside much merriment! Judy also had a lifelong association with Bourne Abbey Church, not least because of her deeply rooted Christian faith that shaped her values in honesty, fairness, equality, community, and duty, but also her sense of tradition and love of history.
Civic flags were flown at half-mast in Bourne, and our town will be much the poorer for the passing of one of her finest daughters!
Iwas at a conference last week, and the eminent psychologist, Jamil Qureshi asked me what I do. I gave my normal answer, “I am a lawyer” and he said, “Yes, but what do you do?” I dug my hole a bit deeper. “Well, I run a firm that writes peoples wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and deals with their estates after they die”, I explained.
He looked at me as if I was talking gibberish (and frankly, it turned out I was!) Then he told me about a guy that he had met in a bar. He had asked him the same question and the answer he got was, “I enable people to live their life to the full and I protect the environment”.
Jamil was intrigued and asked the guy to explain, and he said, “Most people would call me a fire fighter, but I don’t see it like that. What I do enables the people I save from a burning building to live their lives to the full, and the property and places that I safeguard don’t burn down, so I protect the environment as well”.
So, Jamil asked me again what I do, not what my job is, but what value do I add to the world. It’s a question I have never been asked before, but the answer was obvious and came to me in a flash – “I deliver peace of mind”.
● peace of mind that your family will be protected when you are gone,
● peace of mind because the right people will be able to make decisions for you if you can’t,
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● peace of mind that your estate will be taxed and distributed correctly.
I have been delivering peace of mind for seventeen years now. However, until I spoke with Jamil, I never really knew how to answer the question, “What do you do?”
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Until recently, very little was known about how the brain can turn off the desire for addictions and how the subconscious mind can stop addictive urges. It is time to look at the science of how the brain works, how the subconscious mind controls our life, and how to change it for good.
We already know that the brain is constantly changing. The neuroplasticity of the brain allows focused treatment to create new neural connections. Without treatment, the brain uses neural pathways to trigger emotions, needs, pleasure and cravings, which feed the addiction. Treatment changes those responses by rewiring of the neural pathways and the subconscious mind, thereby bringing an entirely different reaction.
Your addiction may be related to sugar, caffeine, food, or weight loss. You could be addicted to smoking, gambling, alcohol, compulsive shopping, or even the overuse of gadgets. No matter what your addiction is, when it begins to disrupt and control your life, it’s time to kick the habit.
When exposed to any of the old triggers, the brain doesn’t automatically respond in the old way because it now responds in a stronger and healthier manner. The very thing that used to cause cravings and relapse now actually reinforces the commitment to overcome the addictive behaviour.
Based on what we now know about the brain, the neuroplasticity, and the biology of belief, you can begin to approach addiction and recovery from a new perspective. Using newly discovered and clinically accepted approaches, the mind and behaviour modification techniques work to retrain and recondition at the core unconscious level. The brain is a supple, malleable organ, as ready to unlearn as it is to learn, capable of transforming, resetting, and repairing its internal communications.
Some people use an addiction to forget a problem, to mask pain, dampen down emotions or to reduce stress and anxiety. They may have noticed that, as soon as they have decided to make changes, the urge to continue the addiction just seems to get worse. This is the subconscious mind controlling your habit and the effect of the neuro-chemical dopamine on the brain. Solution focused hypnotherapy reduces stress and anxiety and looks at the emotions or triggers fuelling the addiction, allowing you greater control over the addiction.
Today, hypnotherapy for addiction is a growing trend. With hypnosis, we aim to get to the root of the problem through hypnotic trance. In this state, your mind is more receptive to suggestions and ideas in tune with your ultimate goals, thus changing ingrained behavioural patterns and rebuilding your emotional health.
By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades
With “Black Friday” coming up on November 25th, millions of shoppers will be looking to bag a bargain, particularly online, but it’s a perfect opportunity for scammers to target potential victims. Scam online shopping bargains cost shoppers £15.4 million over the Christmas period last year, according to ‘Action Fraud’.
Here's some helpful tips on spotting a scam:
If you’re making a purchase from a website or person you don’t know and trust, research the seller first.
• Use a payment method that offers buyer protection, such as a credit card.
• Take care with links in emails and texts. Some of these may contain links to fake websites.
• Make sure you have a strong password for your email. Criminals can use your email to access other online accounts, such as those you use for online shopping.
• Keep your devices up to date. Make sure you install the latest software and app updates.
Popular scams to look out for:
• Order confirmation. These emails will claim that an order has been confirmed but won't tell you what the order is. Instead, you'll be asked to click on a link to find out. If you do, you will then be directed to a page that looks just like the retailer's site, but it'll be fraudsters who will receive your personal information if you have inputted it anywhere.
• Fake invoices. A fake invoice from a scammer claiming that your payment hasn't been received, asking you to re-enter your bank details. If you receive one of these, regardless of whether you think you have tried to purchase, make sure you read the information carefully and compare it against your most recent bank statement.
• Billing error. Scammers email shoppers saying their billing information is incorrect and that they need to change them immediately, or they will lose out on an order. This sense of urgency is when you should be suspicious, as they hope to draw you into entering your bank details into a fake website they've created to look like the real deal.
If you think you may have been taken in by a bogus website, take a note of the website's address, then close down your internet browser. Report the details online to Action Fraud (or call 0300 123 2040) and contact your bank to seek advice.
Whenhaving building work completed, the consumer unit is often left until last, and this could mean leaving in a system that may not be compliant or offer fault protection. I understand the desire to leave this work until last; it is almost like a “cherry on the top” but, by completing this work at the beginning, it gets a chance to serve its purpose in the event of an accident or fault.
This fault protection protects you and your family from electric shock and also helps to prevent electrical fires. But having the correct protection at the outset will protect your builders from injury if they drill through cables or encounter unexpected connections. Having an RCD (residual current device) will make your electrical system trip off within milliseconds, protecting your heart from damage.
Next time you have any work completed, check you have protection in place for your workforce, and if you are not sure, you can e-mail us a photo of your consumer unit to enquiries@altoelectrical.co.uk and we can advise if your electrical inspection is in date, and whether your system is properly protected, giving you and your builder peace of mind.
Why you should consider the condition of your electrics when having building work completed
November is generally the wettest month in this part of the country so try to make the most of dry, clear days.
If you spend time preparing the ground by clearing old vegetation, removing weeds, and thoroughly digging the plot, you will reap the benefits next year. Don’t dig if the ground is waterlogged and try to dig before the frosts take hold, as they will help to break down the soil. Also spread a good layer of well-rotted manure over the surface – no need to dig it in; it will be absorbed naturally and the worms will help it find its way into the soil. You can also cover the ground to keep weeds at bay, to prevent heavy rains from leaching the soil of nutrients and keep it warmer for earlier planting in the spring.
This is the time of year to prune fruit trees and bushes, except for cherries and plums, before the weather gets really cold. Also, bare-rooted fruit trees, bushes and canes should be planted now whilst they are dormant. Once planted, spread a mulch of well-rotted manure around the base. Other tasks for this month include:
• Propagate rhubarb crowns by lifting and dividing into smaller pieces, planting at the same depth in their new position. Spread well-rotted manure around the plant, but don’t cover the crown.
• Secure covers over compost heaps/bins. Although the material needs to be damp, winter rain and snow will saturate it and slow the rotting process down.
• Start to harvest winter cabbage, Brussels sprouts, leeks, and parsnips, (wait until after a frost for the parsnips as the frost encourages the sugars which give parsnips their sweetness). Pick sprouts from the bottom up as this allows the top ones a chance to swell.
• Plant garlic cloves, if you haven’t already, and if you have heavy soil that tends to hold water then put either gravel or sharp sand in the base of the hole before planting. If you have planted them, check that the birds have not dislodged them.
• Protect cauliflowers from frost by bending over a few leaves to cover the curds and tie them in place.
• Cover late crops with cloches and net brassicas to prevent the pigeons from enjoying them before you can.
• If you have acidic soil spread some lime over the surface and rake it in but not at the same time as adding manure.
• Take hardwood cuttings from fruit bushes. Finally spare a thought for hedgehogs at this time of year as they are in serious decline. Check before lighting any bonfires, and why not put a hedgehog house in a quiet corner of your plot or leave a messy area over winter? They’re great allies in the fight against slugs and snails!
BY SCOTT STEWART, SALES MANAGER
Having seen a turbulent time recently in the mortgage market, and with this expected to continue, we are now seeing the tables turning slightly. Some properties are sitting on the market a little longer than they would have done a few months back. There is still a lot of buyer demand, despite what the mainstream media are saying. However, ensuring the property is put on the market at the correct price is more key than it has been for a long time.
The reason so many properties are being reduced on ‘Rightmove’ is not just down to demand and prices dropping, but it’s the fact that a lot of properties have been put on the market at too high a price in the first instance. Homeowners have been trying to cash-in on
what has been a crazy time in the housing market … that party has now ended!
Yes, there won’t be as many buyers around next year as there have been in recent months. However, there will always be a need for people to sell and buy; therefore, putting the property on the market at the best price is going to be so important, moving forward.
When selecting an agent, you really need to look at what the price they are recommending is based upon. Is it just a ‘finger-in-the-air price’ they are giving you to win your business, tie you into a contract and work you down, or is it because there are similar properties in the area that have sold?
There are changing times ahead, but I don’t foresee a crash, merely a correction which, in my opinion, is probably a much needed and healthy one.
This Holbeach-based firm are establishing a very impressive reputation for the quality of their work and the service they provide, across a wide area of South Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. This can be clearly confirmed by the huge number of very favourable recommendations from satisfied customers on their website, www.lincolnshireresindrivesltd.co.uk, but especially on their Facebook pages.
Resin driveways are a long-lasting and easy-tomaintain option to transform the front of your home. An eco-friendly alternative, thanks to the non-toxic materials used, and available in a range of colours, a resin driveway is naturally draining, meaning no more puddles from heavy rainfall. They are highly resistant to rust, oil, corrosion, salt, and cracking, and are also the safest option, being resistant to abrasion, slipping, indentation and ignition.
The business owner explains how important it is to have a sound foundation, upon which the resin is to be applied. He recommends
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Whether you are looking for something subtle or eye-catching, Lincolnshire Resin Drives Ltd are confident you will find a driveway, path or patio that fits your requirements and complements your home. Their prices are very competitive, and their service is friendly, professional, with high quality, experienced installers.
To discuss your requirements or for a free quote, please call 01406 308201 and check out their gallery at www.lincolnshireresindrivesltd.co.uk for examples of their work.
You may know one of those ‘champions’ who always helps where they can or goes that extra mile for a neighbour, a stranger or a friend, and if you do then we would like to hear from you. Our plan is to offer a modest reward of lunch out at a local pub, diner, coffee shop or eatery up to the value of £100. We would ask that this offer is taken up locally to support our fantastic local businesses. We will select a monthly ‘champion’ from any nominations we receive. When contacting us, we would ask that you say who they are, how you feel they have positively contributed towards our community, and provide their contact information, having asked their permission to do so. Please see this as being a good thing, something to celebrate, a way in which we at Liberty Partnership can celebrate our community. Sadly, we will not be able to recognise everyone, which we hope you all understand.
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faces all around as staff at Bourne’s fabulous “Don’t Lose Hope” charity gratefully receive a £50 donation from “Discovering Magazines”, whose Sales Director, Claire Saberton, ‘checks’ all is well! The generous offer is part of our annual “Summer Hunt” competition which sees £50 going to the winner, and a further £50 to a worthy charity.
Claire is pictured second from the left, alongside Jess, Debbie, Helen, and Janet. Not only did Matilda shoot a perfect photo but she also revealed just what a wonderful food offering is to be had at the “Don’t Lose Hope” café in Bourne Market Place!
On Thursday September 8th, the Coffee Morning which was held at Bourne Cricket Club on a beautiful sunny morning, raised over £2,000 for Blood Cancer UK, thanks to the generosity of the people of Bourne and surrounding villages.
“The Managers of Bourne Town Juniors Under 11s Clarets, James Millar and Luke Jones, want to thank the guys at Bodrum Barbers for their continued support, sponsoring our team for the fourth year in a row. We appreciate how difficult times have been through Covid-19 and now the current energy crisis, but without them it would be impossible to run a local football team, and we are very grateful to them for this.
Both of us, along with our own children, have been going to Bodrum Barbers since they opened and cannot fault their service and commitment to their local community. On behalf of all kids, parents and coaches, we want to say a massive thank you.”
There was a range of stalls selling plants, home-made cards, cakes and preserves, a tombola, and a bottle stall, alongside many jig saws. The raffle which received donations from local shops was particularly popular.
● It is the fifth most common cancer in the UK with over 41,000 people being diagnosed each year.
● There are 250,000 people living with blood cancer and these need help
● There are more than one hundred different types of blood cancer: these include leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
● Since the setting up of Blood Cancer UK in 1960, (a time when only one child in ten would survive), the survival rate for children is now eight out of ten!
● New treatments are being developed every year which are helping to improve survival rates even further.
For further information about this fabulous charity and the many ways in which we can all get involved, visit www.bloodcancer.org.uk.
Two years on (due to Covid 19 and lockdown) from their very successful “Jekyll & Hyde”, College Players are delighted to be returning to live theatre with the iconic “The Sound of Music”.
This is a show that has long been on their wish list and sees Glen Whitmore and Zoe Stebbings step into the leading roles of Captain von Trapp and Maria. With a cast of over thirty talented singers, including the seven delightful von Trapp children, and a new Musical Director in Duncan Balcon, this promises to be a fabulous show. They’ve even included an audience singalong medley at the end, with all the show favourites included!
Based on the true story of the von Trapp Family Singers, “The Sound of Music” tells the tale of young postulant, Maria Rainer, whose free spirit has trouble fitting into the rules and regulations of Nonnberg Abbey. So, when a request is received by the Abbey, Maria is the perfect choice and is sent by the Mother Abbess to serve as the governess for seven motherless children.
Amidst the horrors of World War II, Maria transforms the von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, laughter, and music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children-- and their father, Captain von Trapp. With the Nazis closing in, Maria, the Captain, and the children flee over the mountains of Switzerland to safety, taking the words of the Mother Abbess to heart: “Climb Every Mountain… till you find your dream.”
1st - Rebuilding Wellbeing Friendship Tea at The Windmill Room, Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne PE10 9AE From 2pm - 4pm. For tea cake and conversations. All welcome.
2nd and every Wednesday - Little Fishes Parent and Toddlers Group meets at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne at 10am to 12 noon for children up to school age, accompanied by parents/carers.
2nd - Wednesday Club, 2.30 pm, at Eastgate United Reformed Church, Spalding Road. Come and learn about The Healing Rooms. £2 admission, to include refreshments. All welcome.
2nd - 25th - A new exhibition at the Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery, Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen, features work by the entrants to the “Open Art Competition 2022.” All visitors will have a chance to vote for their favourite pieces. Open 12 noon – 5 pm. Tuesday to Sunday. Admission free. www.willoughbygallery. com. (NB the gallery will close for the winter on November 25th and reopen on March 22nd 2023).
2nd and every Wednesday - CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) Adult fellowship at 2.00pm at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne. A warm welcome awaits.
3rd and every Thursday - The Together Walking Group leaves the Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne at 10am for a leisurely walk around the town and park. Dogs welcome.
3rd and every Thursday - Bourne Salvation Army Kids Club at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne: 4pm to 6pm for children 7-12years. Enjoy fun and games, sports, arts and crafts, and light refreshments.
3rd - Nubourne WI celebrates its 50th birthday at 2pm at Abbey Church Hall. The speaker is Nicholas Watts who will talk about “Farming for Wildlife.” New members always welcome. £4 including cake and a cuppa.
5th - Nibble and Natter at 10am - 12 noon in Abbey Church Hall. Stalls to include raffle, books, and refreshments. Proceeds to the Abbey Church.
5th and every Saturday - Bourne Wheelers Cycling Club, “social ride” leaves Coggles Causeway at 9am. For further information, visit www.bournewheelers.co.uk
6th and every Sunday - Bourne Wheelers Cycling Club, “club ride” leaves from the Post Office car park on Burghley Street at 9am. For further information, visit www.bournewheelers.co.uk.
7th and 21st – “Option B”, a bereavement group for those who have lost their husband, wife, or partner, meet at Don’t Lose Hope Café every second and fourth Monday of the month, from 4pm to 6pm. If you need further information, please contact optionb2022@gmail.com.
12th - Grand Autumn Fayre, 10am onwards, at Eastgate United Reformed Church Hall, Spalding Road. Brought to you by Eastgate United Reformed Church and Bourne Evangelical Church. Teas and coffees, cakes and produce, Christmas and gift stalls, bric a brac, jigsaws and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
12th – “Who Let the Dads Out?” Meeting for dads and their children (up to KS1). 10am - 11.30am in the Bourne Baptist Church back hall. There are toys and activities for the youngsters and quite often a bacon buttie for those feeling peckish.
12th - Tabletop Sale and Coffee Morning, with home-made cakes, at Bourne Corn Exchange with all proceeds going to the NSPCC. Doors open at 9-30am. To book a table, ring Audrey on 01778 426487.
14th - Bourne Hereward Probus meeting at the Corn Exchange Bourne, 12 noon. The speaker this month is Brian Thornthwaite whose subject is “H.M.S. Ark Royal,” which should prove a fascinating story. So, tell your friends and come along. For more information, contact Rob Denton 01778 702555.
15th - Bourne Hereward Probus November’s Coffee Morning at Bourne Corn Exchange. The Coffee is good, and the chat is even better! 10am.
16th - Bourne Organ Club every third Wednesday of the month at Bourne Corn Exchange. This month Chris Jones: 7.30pm. Tickets on the door £7 members, £8 visitors. For more information, call 01778 424947.
17th - Bourne Gardening Club meet on the third Thursday of each month at Bourne Abbey Church Hall at 7.30pm with a varied programme of horticultural topics and speakers.
20th - Irnham Hall is the setting for a ghostly new play, “Another Winter’s Tale,” a show for all (8+) with live music, humour, songs, and an enthralling story. The show is produced in partnership with Shoot First Theatre and their amazing puppets. Doors at 6.30pm, bar from 6.45pm, performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (£10 for under 18yrs) Box office www.ticketsource.co.uk/ irnham-community-entertainment: Irnham Hall is between Bourne and Grantham, NG33 4JD.
Warhammer Club - Bourne Toys Play 40k, AoS, Bloodbowl, Underworlds and more: or, if you prefer, just come and paint for free. Join us 1pm - 5pm every Saturday afternoon. For more information, visit www.bournetoys.co.uk/
5th - Live Country Music evening at Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne, PE10 9LQ. This month Nadine Somers. Entrance £10: no bar, so bring your own drinks. For further information, call Donna 07718 972329 or e-mail DCALiner@ aol.com.
4th - First Fridays Singaround (songs and tunes) 7.30pm to 10.30pm at the Hare and Hounds, 2 West Road, Haconby, Hosted by Dean and Jen Hardy - 07788 410530.
5th - Pennyless at the Anchor, Eastgate, Bourne, from 8.30pm.
5th - Morning Glory playing at Bourne Fireworks Display: 5-30pm.
6th - Open Mic at the Hare and Hounds, West Road, Haconby, 8pm. PA and soundman provided - hosted by Nick Gomm - 01778 57142.
9th - The Oscar Preston Memorial Trophy at The Red Lion, 48 King St. West Deeping PE6 9HP: 7.30pm for 8pm start. An annual, and very light-hearted, competition to encourage solo traditional singing. Come and enjoy hearing some of the finest local traditional singers compete for the trophy. More information, ‘rules’ and entry details on our website: www. bastontradmusic.org.
Wednesday 7th December, Evening of Mediumship with guest medium Charlie Kelly. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30 pm start.
Saturday 10th December, Devine Service with guest medium Russ Askew. 6pm for 6.30 start.
Saturday 17th December Christmas Divine Service with guest medium Donna Stewart. Doors open at 6pm for 6.30 start.
13th - Pennyless at Mama Liz’s, Stamford: 4pm - 6pm, free.
21st - Haconby Hare Tune Session at the Hare and Hounds, 2 West Road, Haconby. 7.30pm to 10.30pm, free. Hosted by Pete Shaw and friends - 01778 571563.
21st - Bourne U3a’s speaker this month is Barbara Meyer whose talk is entitled “Big Cats Around the Globe”: 2pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. All welcome £2.
22nd - Bourne Branch of Lincs. Family History Society meet every fourth Tuesday in the Baxter Room, Wake House at 7.30pm (doors open from 7pm) A new speaker and topic each month. Members and Non-members welcome. For details, call Shirley on 01778 425613.
23rd - Knit and Sew Friendship Group at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. 2pm - 4pm, £2 which includes tea, coffee, and biscuits. For further details, contact Rosie 01778 423569.
24th - “Coracle” at The Barn, Baston, 9pm start. Coracle are Paul Hutchinson, Karen Wimhurst and Anna Tam. Expect to be thrilled by the silvery voice of Anna Tam and the free-flowing mix of reeds, clarinets, accordion, cello, nyckelharpa, viola da gamba and hurdy gurdy. Admission £15 - bring your own drinks. Reservations and further information about concerts at The Barn from Alan & Maggie on 07526742289 or 01778 560497 or a.wood571@ btinternet.com.
Bourne and District Lions Club (Part of Lions Clubs International) Second and fourth Monday’s each month. Meet at RBL Club. Email lions@bournelions.org or call 0345 8332810.
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24th - Bourne and District Flower Club welcome demonstrator David Wright with his theme “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. 7.30pm in the Darby and Joan Hall when their special stall will be Festive Picks/ Flower Arrangement Accessories. Visitors welcome at £7. Further details from Ann Northen 01778 423353.
26th - Movies at The Old Town Hall, Bourne. “Top Gun: Maverick” pulls off a feat even trickier than a 4G inverted dive, delivering a long-belated sequel that surpasses its predecessor in a wildly entertaining style. 6.15pm for a 7pm start, licensed bar. Tickets £5-50 plus booking fee from www.bournetownhall. org.uk/events.
27th - Board Game Cafe at the Old Town Hall, Bourne, open from 11am - 3pm. Come along and enjoy a whole range of board games, for all ages. Our café will be open for light refreshments too. This event is free, but a small donation is welcomed.
27th - Open Air Family Worship on the Wellhead Park for the first Sunday in Advent, accompanied by The Salvation Army Community Band with carols. 11am. All welcome.
30th - The Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 10am – 12noon at the Methodist Church Hall in Bourne. They meet to socialise, enjoy speakers, and to provide friendly support. The group also organises trips and events.
1962 had seen a trip across the Atlantic to the US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen; all was still to play for in this penultimate race of the Championship; it was also home territory for Hill’s teammate Richie Ginther. Hill's great rival Jim Clark took pole position on the grid in his Lotus; next was Ginther, and followed by Hill, and then Dan Gurney in his Porsche.
Jim Clark dominated the race after a good start, and drove to victory. Graham Hill came in second, having overtaken Ginther who retired with engine trouble. Clark's win left the results of both Championships wide open - it could be Hill or Clark for the Drivers'; and Lotus or
All would be decided at the South African Grand Prix on 29th December; the 'epic finale' of the 1962 season.
The BRM Racing Shop in 1962 at the Bourne factory with Cyril Atkins, John Sismey and Dennis Perkins
Ginther Clark 1-16.6 1-15.8
G.Hill 1-16.9 1-16.7 McLaren Brabham 1-17.3 1-16.9
Gregory 1-18.0 1-17.9
Bonnier 1-19.7 1-19.0
Mayer 1-21.3 1-20.7 Sharp de Beaufort 1-22.4 1-21.8
Ireland 1-24.0 1-24.0
Trintignant 1-29.2 1-25.8
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